https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-01-06.pdf 6598aeadc49a410dd6bf7350702f8ba1 PDF Text Text HASTIV,: PJBUC IIBRA« Newcomer wa to be on boa See Story on Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 rlASTINGS THURSDAY, JANUARY «, 2000 VOLUME 147, NO 1 News Briefs Legislative Coffee set The first Legislative Coffee program of the new year will be held at 8 a.m. Monday. Jan. 10, at the County Scat -Restaurant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear are State Sena­ tor Joanne Emmons; Slate Representa­ tive Terry Geiger; Rick Truer, repre­ senting Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers; and Alan Knapp, repre­ senting Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns con­ stituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feed­ back on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Barry County Chamba- of Commerce. Jondahl to talk on voucher issue Former State Rep. Lynn Jondahl. the most frequent First Friday forum speaker, will return for the first ses­ sion of the new year Jan. 7 to talk about the school vouchers issue in Michigan The program will take place at noon Friday at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings Vouchers have been prominent in the news lately because of a pressure group, headed by Richard DeVos, that wants to make it legal for all parents to get a tax voucher from the state to send their children anywhere they wish, regardless of whether it is a pri­ vate or public school The biggest ob­ stacles right now are that such a pro­ cess goes against the Michigan Cor. solution, which forbids public funding of private schools, and lack of support from Gov. John Engler. There is a petition drive to approve a constitutional /mendment that would Jondahl, who served 11 terms as a state legislator from Okemos and a gubernatorial candidate in 1994, will talk about some of the pitfalls of hav­ ing a voucher system in Michigan. The speaker is now with the Michi­ gan Prospect for Renewed Citizenship, a progressive think tank on state is- The forum series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee. Delton church sets blood drive St. Ambrose Church in Delton will be host for the next area blood drive of the year 2000 on Monday afternoon and evening, Jan. 10. Donors may stop in at the church between I and 7 p.m. Besides helping the Red Cross meet the post-holiday blood need, donors are treated to light refreshments. Anyone who is at least 17 years of reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to contribute. (Additional) News Briefs (appear on page 2J I ANNER PRICE 50- McNeill to run for prosecutor’s post by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Attorney Gordon Shane McNeill, a for­ mer chief assistant prosecuting attorney for Barry County, is seeking election to the county's top law enforcement post. McNeill, 36, of Woodland, announced Wednesday morning that he will be a Re­ publican candidate in the August primary election for county prosecuting attorney. Current Prosecutor Dale Crowley has not announced whether he will seek re-election and could not be reached for comment Wednesday afternoon. "I've been approached by everyone I know since I left the prosecutor's office to go back to the prosecutor's office," Mc­ Neill said after his announcement. "This is not about running against anyone. This is about what I want do, what my family wanks to do and what I think I'm best at. "I want to go back to prosecution be­ cause I want to help people. I enjoy doing that. It's a good practice to have as your life work,” McNeill said during a brief in­ terview. "My primary interest is going to be rep­ resenting the victim's perspective... I want to make sure I'm open and I want to be available to listen to people. 1 think that should be the focus. It’s an elected office; it's a public office... The staff should be available to the public and there should be corr** unicalion between everyone who is involved with the prosecutor's office and that's going to be a primary focus, also. "As prosecuting attorney, my door will be open and phone calls will be answered," he said. A 1991 graduate of Thomas Cooley Law School. McNeill joined Crowley's staff as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Au­ gust, 1992. McNeill became the county's chief assistant prosecuting attorney in March 1995. He left the county prosecu­ tor's office in January 1997 to start a pri­ vate law practice, focusing on family and criminal law, in Hastings. "I have been a public attorney and a pri­ vate attorney for about the same amount of lime, and I have come to realize prosecu­ tion is where 1 can do the best work," Mc­ Neill told the V/edncsday gathering of about a dozen supporters in the Commu­ nity Room at the County Courts & Law Building. "... It is not just i E»cr> day some­ one's life is personally involved. This thought will be the cornerstone of my See MCNEILL, continued page 2 Y2K poses no problem Shelly Sulser Staff Writer The power stayed on, the computers kept computing and no disasters occurred in Barry County on New Year’s Eve when the clock ticked from 1999 to 2000. "I think it was due to good mitigation," said Barry County Emergency Management Director John Hislop. "I don't think it was a hoax. I think everyone did a good job of preparing for it" Costly efforts by local, state and federal officials, hospitals and private companies over recent years to squash the predicted "millennium" bug apparently paid off. Others have chalked up the scare as a worldwide hoax or even a ploy by com­ puter and software manufacturers to make quick money. by But according to an online (Internet) Banner poll in which 16 voters cast ballots on whether or not the "bug" was a hoax, 83 percent said "no" while 16 percent said "yes." As the world celebrated the arrival of the 21st century, the rest of the world watched PBS and CNN coverage with sighs of relief when the lights stayed on. Many who stockpiled food, water and emergency generators learned their added supplies would not be needed. Hislop spent the historic turn of the cen­ tury at the Barry County Emergency Opera­ tions Center "just in case," he said, while his family celebrated the event elsewhere. ”1 was thinking about them but I knew See Y2K NO PROBLEM, cont. page 2 Tyler Phillip Johnson, shown here with his Nashville parents, Tami and Ray. was the first arrival of the new millennium in Barry County Monday. Nashville couple has 1st millennium baby by Shawna Hubbarth Staff Writer When Tami Johnson of Nashville went into labor Sunday night, she thought she had long missed the deadline for the honor of having the first millennium baby in Barry County. After all it had been two days since the new year. "When he didn't come on New Year's Day, we were a little disappointed, but we figured. Oh well, when he's ready to come he will come'," said Tami. At 12:0 k a.m. Monday morning little Tyler Phillip arrived at 8 lbs, 10 oz., 21 1/2 inches and was declared the first baby of the new millennium in Barry County. While he took his time on the millen­ nium deadline, once he decided to be bom things went very quickly. So quickly, in fact, the Johnsons' doctor did not even make it in time for the delivery. "1 woke up at about 10:30 p.m.," said Tami. "I told Ray (her husband) it's time, hurry!" There was one problem. Ray did not be­ lieve her. T figured it was fake labor." he ex­ plained. "With our other two kids she would go into false labor a couple times with each one. We would get to the hospi­ tal and it would stop and then they would send us home. So I told her to call her mom as a joke." But Tami knew it was the real thing. "From the time I woke up until the time I had him, it was intense," she said. "It was hard, and fast and quick." Between contractions Ray and Tami quickly loaded the kids in the truck and raced to the hospital. Tami's sister met them at the hospital to watch the soon to be big sister and brother Kylie (4) and Raymond (1 1/2). The labor really progressed quickly... I only pushed once," said Tami. "I’ve been in labor for days before and this was much easier. Dr. (Douglas) Smendik (of Mid­ dleville) tried to make it here, but Dr. See FIRST BABY, continued page 2 Couple likes each other - even after 78 years with the farm work, sometimes taking the children with her as she "dragged” (he fields after they’d been plowed. The Hammond children, including Margie, 78, Lyone, 76, Neil, 73. Vonda, 71, and Vada. 69, now have 20 children of their own and "a bunch" of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Gladys said. Lyone lives nearby, but the rest of the children are scattered across the U.S. Daughter Vada, who lives in Alaska, let radio commentator Paul Harvey know about her parents' 78th anniversary, and Harvey mentioned the couple on his radio show Monday. "We always used to listen to him." Vem said of Harvey. by Mary McDonough Staff Writer What’s the secret to staying married a re­ ally long time? For Vern and Gladys Hammond, married 78 years as of Monday, the secret seems to be liking as well as loving each other. The Hammonds, who have a house in Delton but have been staying at Thomapplc Manor since July, characterize them­ selves as a good-natured couple who "never had bad talk" between them, according to Vem. "We liked each other." If the pair argued, Vem said, "We used to say. That’s enough. Shut up.' Then we'd laugh." Vem. 97. and Gladys, 96. met at a meat market in Dowling where Vem worked at the time. Gladys isn't sure exactly what attracted her to Vem. she said. "I guess all of him," she said. "I just fell in love with him." The couple was married in Hastings on Jan. 3, The Hammonds did not hear the broad­ cast, but son Lyone, who did hear it, said, "It was nice to have it on the radio." Family and friends sent anniversary gifts to the Hammonds to mark the day. and Thomapple Manor gave each of the Ham­ monds a small cake. The couple not only celebrated their 78th anniversary. Iasi Friday they joined the rest of the world in seeing in a new millen­ nium. Gladys said she was surprised to have lived »his long. Vem said he was "thankful to be this age and still get around." Vem's prescription for those wanting to know how to live long and stay happily married was. ”Be happy." 1922. In ensuing years Vem worked tn a sawmill, as a farm hand, as a machinist, and for 14 years as a bus driver and dis­ patcher for the Battle Creek Harper Creek school district. Gladys raised five children and spent many years working al the Kellogg Co. Raising a big family “was never easy be­ cause there wasn't much money then," Gladys said. "But we got by." She helped Gladys and Vem Hammond attribute their tong life together to liking each other. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner Thursoty January 5. 2COO Gordon Shane McNeill, the first to declare candidacy for the county prosecutor's post, is pictured here with his wife Lori and sons George, tour months old; and Samuel, who is nearly two. McNeill to run for prosecutor’s post...continued work as prosecuting attorney... If elected. I will be a good. lair, honest and active pros­ ecuting attorney." he said. "I am running for prosecuting attorney because I believe it is the responsibility of the county prosecutor to be an active voice for the people in our community who need to be protected and defended." McNeill said. “As prosecuting attorney. 1 will be a regular and active presence in our courts. I will be available and actively seek commu­ nication with the courts, our county and township officials, defense counsel and law enforcement on any issue involving the ef­ ///tore... News Briefs: J-Ad Graphics web site planned J-Ad Graphics, publishers of the Baaner. Reminder, Sun & News, Lake wood News and Maple Valley News, plans to launch a new web site on the Internet st the beginning of this new year. Readers can access the site almost daily to get up to date information about local news stories, sports scores and advertisements. The address is jadnews.com. Those who want to send the news­ paper information, news items, letters to the editor faster than by fa* or by "snail mail" may do sc now by e-mailmg jadnews? voyager.net E-mails are encouraged, but return addresses and phone numbers on the messages also are a good idea, too. Parenting series to start Jan. 20 A parenting/faraily relationship workshop will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays from Jan. 20 to Feb. 24 at MainStreet Savings Bank, 629 W. Sunc St., Hastings The sessions, "Family Communica­ tion and Self-Esteem," are geared to parents and all adults. They will teach specific skills to build self-esteem for themselves and others, communica­ tions skills for responsible, non-blam­ ing. trust building relationships. The workshop is being provided by the Early On program, based at the Barry Intermediate School District, in cooperation with Region 12 SAPE, a government funded parenting education program. There will be no cost to attend Gospel music at Showcase Gospel musk, featuring Lynn Mc­ Cully and In His Name, will be pre­ sented at 6:30 tonight (Thursday, Jan. 6) at the Musicians' Showcase at Ar­ by's Restaurant m Hastings. Lynn McCully is a southern gospel recording artist from Jones, Mich. Her television show, “Gospel on the Road,” is being shown across the United States. She also has won nu­ merous awards from the Michigan Gospel Musk Association Also singing that evening will be the local group In Hi* Name. They have released three albums and tour regularly Member* of the group are Jeni and Shannon Kalce. Kim Parrish and Mindi Brundage. Seating al the Showcase is available on a first come, first-served basis. Ar­ by's is located at 911 W State St. fective prosecution of our laws, listening to and considering their opinions in mak­ ing necessary decisions.” he said. Another prime interest. McNeill said, is to hold accountable those who victimize the county's most vulnerable citizens, es­ pecially molesters and abusers of children and people who harm and defraud senior cit­ izens. McNeill's campaign manager. Ron Neil, a former commander of the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings, told the gathering that he is impressed with McNeill's com­ passion and concern for crime victims. Bernard Society to meet Jan. 10 The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Morxiay, Jan. 10, at the Delton Kellogg Middle School li­ brary. "A History of the Kalamazoo Gazette” will be the program topic, presented by the assistant publisher of the daily newspaper The public is invited to attend. Winterfest dance slated for Jan. 22 I This year’s Gun Lake Winterfest on Saturday, Jan. 29, will be preceded by a special kickoff dance a week before, on Saturday, Jan. 22. The Winterfest Dance will be held at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, beginning at .' p.m. This adult event will include tie announcement of the "mayor of the f ankee Springs Winter­ fest." The cost of this event will be $10 per person. Music, snack* and soft drinks will be provided. For more in­ formation about the dance call Barb Holoweiko at 792-2219. Volunteers are still needed for this year’s Winterfest celebration. A Win­ terfest meeting is scheduled for Jan. 5 at Sunny Jim's Pizza on M-179 (Chief Noonday Road) beginning at 7 p m. Call Holoweiko at 792-2219 to volun­ teer. Theater group plans production In celebration of its I Sth anniver­ sary. the Thornapple Arts Council is announcing receipt of an $8,000 grant from the Barry Community Founda­ tion to help form a new community dieatcr group m Barry County. To be known as the Thornapple Players, this group will offer "Any­ thing Goes," by Cole Porter, as its first production Auditions will be held Feb. 28-29 at the Hastings High School Lecture Hall and rehearsals will start the following week at Central Auditorium in Hast­ ings. Presentation of the play is scheduled for April 13-15. Franchescz Amari, director, veteran actress and entertainer, will direct tiie musical, according to Arts Council Managing Director Lyn Briel. Norma Acker and John Fehsenfeld art co-chairs of the theater project for the Arts Councils. Briel will serve as liaison. "This program is the next step to bring an active adult theater program to Barry County." Briel said. "With four successful years in youth theater programs, the Arts Council is proud tn initiate a theater group in Hastings and Barry County which will eventually be self-governed, self-supporting and self­ sustaining." Audition times will he posted closer to the audition date. Those interested in volunteering for stage and produc­ tion support or for further information should call the Arts Council at 765­ 3188 On hand for the announcement by Gordon Shane McNeill were (from left) Campaign Manager Ron Neil, former commander of the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings; Ed Roiser, Carole Reiser, Lori McNeill holding George, Gordon Shane McNeill holding Samuel, County Neil said countless times he would hear young troopers at the Hastings post com­ pliment McNeill's handling of cases and courtroom demeanor while he was the chief assistant prosecutor. "When he asked me to be part of this (campaign). I gladly accepted because I just think that Shane will bring a great wis­ dom. some great insight and some new and innovative ideas into the office,” Neil said. Raised in the South Jersey/Philadelphia Commissioner Robert Wenger, County Sheriff Steve DeBoer, attorney Tim Tromp, 911 Director Charlie Nystrom, attorney Carol Dwyer, retired former county board chairman Ted McKelvey and Hastings City Council member Dave McIntyre. area, McNeill earned a bachelor of science degree in pharmacy before he went to law school. He still works as a pharmacist ev­ ery other Saturday at Walker Pharmacy in Lake Odessa. McNeill has lived in Barry County since June 1991. He and his wife Lori, who was raised in Woodland Township, have two sons: Samuel, who is nearly 2; and George, who is four months old. In addition to Ron Neil, supporters on hand for McNeill's announcement included County Sheriff Steve DeBoer, County 911 Director Charlie Nystrom, County Com­ missioner Robert Wenger, former County Board Chairman Ted McKelvey, attorneys Tim Tromp and Carol Dwyer and Hastings City Council member Dave McIntyre, plus McNeill's wife and children and her parents, Ed and Carole Reiser. Nashville council still bickering over trails by Shawna Hubbarth Staff Writer The issue of the railbed trail continued to provoke upset feelings at the last Nashville Village Council meeting of 1999. Village President Dennis Mapes asked for further consideration of the vote taken at the previous council meeting to withdraw Nashville's grant application for the trail. At a council meeting last month a legal vote was taken to apply for a grant for the railbed trail. Council member Frank Dunham said the application did not cost any money and the village could always turn the grant down. He also noted that lit­ igation involving the trail has filed settlements in court and is close to being cleared up. This prompted the resignation of Russ Furlong, who co-chaired the Citizen's Advisory Committee The committee had taken a community­ wide survey and the results showed an interest in pursuing a trail for the village, and was nearly even in its preference for a riverside trail. Furlong said he believed the council's actions betrayed the recommendation of the committee which was to pursue the riverside trail first and not revisit the issue of a railbed trail until all litigation was cleared up. Furlong is involved in a lawsuit and settlement with the Rails to Trails Association. But at the follow*ng meeting two weeks ago, a new member of the council and the presence of council member Carrol) Wolff (who was previously absent) led those opposed to the grant application to overturn the earlier 3-2 vote. A 4-3 vote was taken to contact Lansing to withdraw the application. Mapes said at the meeting last Thursday night that he put the matter on the agenda because it did not make sense to have a public ballot proposal on additional mil­ lage to finance grants for both the pedestrian corridor on the railbed and the riverside park if the village was going to cancel an application for a grant on the railbcd. Council member Bonnie White opposed the item on the agenda. "I want it taken off." she said. "Well Mrs. White, I am the village president and 1 want it on there," said Mapes. FIRST BABY, continued from page 1 Ycnger ended up delivering him." Little Tyler's due date was Jan. 4. During the pregnancy their family and doctor would joke about having the millennium baby, said Tami. "Our doctor had high hopes that he would te the first one because we our due date was closest to the New Year but there were some other women who were pretty close too." Both parents say they were relieved when the Y2K bug did not strike. "We were worried I would go into labor that night." said Tami. "I joked with Ray that if Y2K happened, he might have to de­ liver him at home.** Ray said this labor was different from the other two. "With the other two I was yelling push, push! This one I was yelling don't push, don't push!" he laughed. Both say they are excited and happy about the honor of having the first Barry County millennium baby. "J just found out about the prizes," said Tami. "My mom brought in a copy of them today. She is just as excited as we are." Tyler was welcomed into the world by grandparents Wayne and Bonnie Eisner of Hastings, and Tim and Tammy Shuck of Grand Rapids. And. of course, his sister and brother Kylie and Raymond. "Kylie is so excited to have a little baby brother." said Tami. "When I went into la­ bor she was jumping up and down on her bed yelling get my coat get my coal’!" The Johnsons will receive a $25 gift cer­ tificate to Plumb’s Valu Rite Foods, a $25 gift certificate to Cinder Hallmark, a'$25 gift certificate to Penn-Nook Gift Shop, a haircut and hot oil manicure fron. Mary's Hair and Nails, a year’s subscription to the Hasting s Banner, a vaporizer from Bosley Pharmacy, a gift certificate to Barlow Florist, dinner for four from Mexican Con­ nexion. a mini-cedar chest from Miller's Carpet and Furniture, a $10 gift certificate from McDonald's and a first month's sup­ ply of diapers from Fclpausch. "We were really excited about the prizes; we love going to the Mexican Connexion,” Tami said. Baby Tyler has already received his first prize — a tiny T-shirt that reads "1st Baby of 2000!" Y2K NO PROBLEM, cont. from page 1 that if something unforeseen did happen, 1 was here and ready." he said. "We had ama­ teur radio operators in various parts of the county ready to relay messages if need be." Barry County Central Dispatch Director Charles Nystrom was also at the 911 center to usher in the New Year and found only routine calls coming in and the added police patrols arresting drunk drivers. "We were confident we were ready, but when we watched the ball drop (in Times Square on television) we all couldn't help but look over at the computers." he chuck­ led. They were fine." At the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment where Sheriff Steve DeBoer spent the evening, the historic turn of the century was "boring." he said. The Michigan State Police also reported nothing out of the ordinary occurred. Consumers Energy issued a press release at 2 a.m. on Jan. I announcing that the company's electric and natural gas systems "came through the Y2K date change with­ out any problems and both are operating normally across the Lower Peninsula. As part of the utility's extensive Y2K preparation, extra employees were on duty throughout New Year's Day and the rest of the weekend to monitor both systems. "Our goal for this New Year’s Eve was the same as it is for every other day: De­ liver the electricity and natural gas that our customers need." said David W. Joos, the utility’s president and chief executive offi­ cer. "We invested $22 million and worked on Y2K for five years to make sure we'd meet that goal dun ng the date change We were successful because of the talent, hard work and dedication of our employees." Great Lakes Energy, which also serves parts of Barry County, issued a press re­ lease at 12:05 a.m. on Jan. 1 announcing no power outages among its 110,000 elec­ tric customers statewide. "With 12.300 miles of power line statewide. Great Lakes Energy had only a few scattered outages throughout the day on New Year's Eve. none of then related to Y2K issues." the company reported. "Power was quickly restored to all cus­ tomers." A short argument ensued. Wolff who voted to cancel the grant application said, "How long are we going to talk this over? The best thing we have now is cooperation on the water system... people plan on petitioning to have a vote on the water system." Council member Steve Wheeler who also voted to cancel the grant said, "I don't care to sit through another meeting with personal attacks between council members... we are supposed to be working as a team — let's keep our comments short and to the point. The vote to pass the agenda as it was (including taking up the rails to trails matter) passed 4-2. "That's a very questionable vote," said Wolff. "You can refer to your village charter..." "....It stands approved,” said Mapes. Controversy surrounding the issue followed the council throughout the meeting. During public comments, resident Gary While, former village president and hus­ band of council woman Bonnie White, said Mapes had abused his position as president "It's a shame the president wants to do things that are his personal (agenda)," said White. Mapes glanced down at his watch to start timing White's comments (public is allowed to speak for three minutes). "Are you going to time him or listen to him?" Bonnie White accusingly asked Mapes. "I am timing and listening,” said Mapes. "..... I am tired of the way you guys treat me — it is known around town how I am treated... I am tired of the accusations, they arc unfounded... I am not up for re-election. I don’t have to take this any more!” Gary White said he thought Mapes should resign his position as president. Wheeler told Gary White to "lay off the persona) assaults.” "The council shouldn't even allow this to be on the agenda... Rails to Trails is not bringing anything onto this village but debt and havoc." said Gary. Rosemary Heaton, who was on the Citizen's Advisory Committee when the survey was done, spoke from the audience after Gary finished. "I am here in support of the trails, both of them. I am glad they (council members) are bringing it up... at the time of the survey there was great interest in both trails... we recommended to pursue the riverbed trail because of the litigation, but that looks like it is cleared up now. I think it’s only fair that we look at where we are today... it could benefit the community, and I think it will be developed, with or without the village." Ron Ohler also spoke in support of the trail. He said he thought Russ Furlong pushed for the riverside trail »o be completed first, for his own agenda and the committee "pandered to his wishes." Concerning Wolffs comment at an earlier meeting that money that would go to a trail would better be served by putting it into the water system to make rates cheaper. Ohler said the savings would be pennies. Wolff said, "Russ is not here to defend himself. I'm sure if he was here he would be responding... people will petition for the vote on the water system... I don’t know where you get your facts (concerning the money saved), but I think you better get your facts straight before you come here to a council meeting and tell me what I should do... I would just as soon go home right now... If other people want to sit up here that's fine. I'll tell you what I See BICKERING, cont. page 15 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 6. 2000 - Page 3 Bailey re-elected chairman at New Year’s Day meeting by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Jim Bailey has been elected to lead the Barry County Board of Commissioners into the 21st century. This is Bailey's sixth consecutive year as County Board chairman. Bailey was re-elected on a vote of 5-2 during a brief reorganizational session held during a special meeting on New Year’s Day. Commissioner John Barnett was ab­ sent. In nominating Bailey, Commissioner Clare Tripp said. "1 think he has done a wonderful job and will continue to do a good job for the county and the board." Robert Wenger also was nominated for the board chairmanship by Commissioner Emmet Herrington, and both cast votes for Wenger rather than Bailey when the roll call vote was held. Herrington told the board that this is Wenger’s last year of public service. Wenger "has served longer than any other commissioner here. He has an in-depth knowledge that hasn't been demonstrated by all of us of the political process... I would ask that we honor hr.n by appointment to this chair,’’ Herrington said before the vote. Sandy James was re-elected board vice chairwoman ty a unanimous ballot Bailey and James will serve as the County Board's top officials through Dec. 31. 2000 County Clerk Debbie Smith adminis­ tered the oath of office to Bailey and James, who stated that they will support the United States and Michigan constitutions and faithfully discharge their county duties to the best of their abilities. No changes were made in the County Board's five standing committees, which were appointed by Bailey and adopted Sat­ urday by commissioners Bailey made two changes to his ap­ pointments of county representatives who serve on other county-related boards and commissions. He took himself off the Planning and Zoning Commission and ap­ pointed Commissioner Jeffrey Mackenzie to the seat. Bailey also reduced the number of County Board representatives on the Wrap-Around Team from two to one. Pre­ viously. both Rod Goebel and Sandy James were on the team. For 2000, James is the only representative. Before the 6-1 vote to adopt the assign­ ments, Herrington said that Bailey had re­ peatedly mentioned that the board was go­ ing to "review these committees in an ef­ fort to reduce a number of them "Is that still your intent?" Herrington asked Bailey. "...I know that you have requested that, commissioner, but I don't know that I’ve said we’re going to combine all commit­ tees.” Bailey responded. "I didn't say that," Herrington said. "I just asked if we reviewed them in an effort to reduce the number of them and combine some of the duties which overlapped. I thought you agreed to that." "...I think we've looked at that... Can you name some specifics? " Bailey asked. "No, I don't because I thought we were going to discuss this as a part of our reor­ ganization? Herrington said. "...Maybe I'm the only one that understood that." "I didn’t understand that you wanted to do that at this meeting." Bailey said. Herrington cast the only dissenting vole for adoption of the committee assignments. He and Wenger voted against adopting the board's rules, which were approved 5-2. Bailey said the proposed board rules for 2000 were the same ones that the board adopted in January 1999. Herrington objected to the fact that he didn't have a copy of the proposed 2000 rules in advance of Saturday s meeting. "I think that this takes time to give us a chance to study it and see what's going oi. and then make a decision," Herrington said. "...This document is the same document that you've had a chance to study for a year,” Bailey responded. "I didn't know that... O.K. I’ve got no point,” Herrington said. County standing committee appoint­ ments for 2000 are: • Finance Committee: Jeffrey Macken­ zie. chairman; and members John Barnett, vice chairperson; Jim Bailey and Rod Goebel. Sandy James is the alternate. The Finance Committee, which meets at 9 a.m on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, oversees the County Building Au­ thority, country treasurer, purchasing. Equalization Department and capital bud­ get) • County Development: Robert Wenger, chairman, and members James, vice chair­ person; Bailey and Barnett Emmet Her­ rington is the alternate. The County De­ velopment Committee, which meets at 9:30 a.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month, oversees Planning and Zoning, Economic Development, Solid Waste, De­ partment rf Public Works, Soil & Water Conservation, the Potawatomi Recreation, Conservation &. Development Council, the local Cooperative Extension Service, Emergency Preparedness. Local Emergency Planning Council and Central Dispatch/E911. • Facilities and Property: Sandy James, chairwoman; and members Clare Tripp, vice chairwoman; Barnett and Goebel. Wenger is the alternate The Facilities and "I think he has done a wonderful job and will continue to do a good job for the county and the board. ” Clare Tripp Jim Bailey Property Committee, which meets at 9 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month, oversees the Airport Commission, county parks, parking, the Safety Commit­ tee, county buildings, custodial services and bid reviews. • Personnel and Human Services: Rod Goebel, chairman; and membeis Jeff Mackenzie, vice chairman; Herrington and James. Tripp is the alternate. Personnel and Human Services, which meets at 9 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month, over­ sees labor negotiations, the Appeals Committee, county clerk, employee benc- Sandy James fits, personnel policies, county administra­ tor, Commission on Aging. Barry-Eaton District Health Dept., Veteran's Affairs, Thomapplc Manor, Area Agency on Aging - Region III, Community Action Agency, Chief Executive Office Board, medical ex­ aminer, Family Independence Agency, Mental Health and Substance Abuse. • Central Services: Clare Tripp, chair­ woman; and members Herrington, vice chairman; Mackenzie and Wenger. Bailey is the alternate. Central Services, which meets at 9 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month, oversees the prosecuting at- lomey's office, child care welfare, child care probate. Unified Trial Court Division, the jury board, Friend of the Court, adult pro­ bation, law library the Sheriff/Jail/Marine departments, county surveyor, County Transit, Road Commission, road patrol, drain commission office, register of deeds. Land Information Services including map­ ping and the abstract department, and ani­ mal control. The remonumentation group has disbanded, but will still report to Cen­ tral Services. Representing the county on various boards and commissions are: Bailey and Mackenzie on the Airport Board; Herring­ ton on the Area Agency on Aging. Region III-B Board; Bailey, Wenger and Mackenzie on the Barry-Eaton Board of Health; Her­ rington and Tripp on the Community Ac­ tion Agency; Wenger on the Administra­ tive 911/Central Dispatch Board; Herring­ ton and Wenger on the Chief Executive Of­ fice Board; Goebel on the Classification Committee; Herrington and James on the County Commission on Aging Board; Tripp on the Community Corrections Ad­ visory Board; Barnett on the Community Dispute Resolution Board; Goebel, Barnett and Mackenzie on the Department of Pub­ lic Works Board; Wenger on the Federal Emergency Management Agency Commit­ tee; Mackenzie on the Jordan Lake Board; Tripp on the Judicial Council; Bailey and Tripp, keyman group, which is also open to all commissioners; Bailey and James on the Local Emergency Planning Council; Herrington and Mackenzie on the Mental Health Board; Barnett on the Mortgage Re­ view Board; James and Mackenzie on the Parks & Recreation Board; Mackenzie on the Planning & Zoning Commission; Tripp on the Potawatomi Recreation, Con­ servation and Development Board; Wenger, Bailey and Tripp on the Remonumentation Board; Barnett on the Safety Committee; Wenger on the Solid Waste Planning Com­ mittee; James and Barnett on the Substance Abuse Board; James and Goebel on the Transportation Board; and James on the Community Wrap-Around Team. Because of the possibility that the county could have experienced Y2k com­ puter problems with essential services when 2000 was ushered in, the County Board voted to reorganize and elect officers on Jan. I rather than Jan. 3, as originally planned. "Computers rolled over as they hoped they would and everything went fine," Bai­ ley said. "It was pretty quiet" at 911 on New Year’s Eve and the early hours of the New Year, he said. During public comment, Dave McIntyre commended efforts made in the county and at the state and federal levels to prevent any Y2K ramifications. "They did an excellent, excellent job in making this transition so smooth...," McIntyre said. "I agree," James said. "I think they de­ serve a star. There were untold hours that went into this — it wasn't just last night — in preparation to make Barry County as safe as possible." Tom Wilkinson to seek seat on County Board Tom Wilkinson of Hastings has an­ nounced his candidacy for the First District (City of Hastings) seat on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The board post is now held by John Bar­ nett, who reportedly docs not plan to seek re-election. Wilkinson said Barnett was the first to sign his petitions, which have been filed with the county clerk's office. Wilkinson was born in Kalamazoo and graduated from Richland High School. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Michigan State University. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Wilkinson said he is proud to have served his country aboard a guided missile destroyer during the Cuban Missile Crisis and Blockade. After his dis:harge, he was a partner in a landscape firm and was a 4-H agent. He founded a property management company and then entered the field of construction and construction management. Wilkinson said he learned early in his ca­ reer that "The philosophy of good govern­ ment is the same as for a successful small business owner and operator: Keep your promises, work hard, solve little problems before they become big ones. Failing to plan is a plan to fail. Lead, follow or get out of the way!" Wilkinson's career has involved him in planning, organizing, supervising and management of industrial, commercial, multi-family and residential construction for more than 30 years He said he feels thM taking a proactive role in the future of Hastings and Barry County is critical for the Barry County Board of Commissioners. "It is important to form a vision of fu­ ture growth and to direct this growth in an orderly and reasonable direction," he said. Wilkinson added that he believes that "sound planning is the only way to protect the quality of life in our community and to preserve our environment for the genera­ tions of families in the years ahead." In addition to the leadership and man­ agement functions of his work, Wilkinson has been an active promoter and supporter of programs that are important to him in his church, local schools, and his commu­ nity. Wilkinson insists that any programs Tom Wilkinson that encourage strong family relationships need the full support of government. He feels strongly about respect for all life, and that moral leadership cannot be separate from government. He is married to the former Portia Kasper of Shepherd. Mich. The Wilkinsons share their home with his 84-year-old mother. As an active member in his church and community, and as the father of six chil­ dren, Tom Wilkinson said he knows the importance of faith, family, and friends in making the community strong. A former resident of Caledonia, he said he is excited about living in Barry County, and in the City of Hastings. He is im­ pressed with the number and quality of pro­ jects that are being actively supported, es­ pecially the new library, the community center, the animal shelter, and the Paul Henry and Rails-to-Trails projects.. Michigan snowmobile death toll reaches eight; officials urge awareness HOUGHTON. Mich. (AP) - New year, old problem. Eight people have been killed in Michigan snowmobile crashes this sea­ son, and authorities say in most cases the culprits are familiar excessive speed and alcohol. Thirty-two people died in Michi­ gan snowmobile wrecks last winter. It's a discouraging trend for authorities who have labored in recent years to make the sport less dangerous. "We have a tremendous safety cam­ paign," Ann Wilson, Upper Peninsula spokeswoman for the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources, said Tuesday. "We have solicited the support of snow­ mobile manufacturers and the media. "And yet, frankly, there's only so much preaching that one can do. It comes to the point where the snowmobilers themselves have to govern their own actions more carefully." Even moderate drinking can impair one's faculties just enough to miss a era- Concert rally at HHS Jan. 21 to fight hate Hick Music and iGive.com will present "Broadening America's Knowledge.’’ a con­ cert rally Friday. Jan. 21, at Hastings High School to help raise America’s awareness of non-profit organizations. Every year, the events focus on one key issue troubling America. This year, the main objective will be to draw attention toward groups that deal with intolerance and hate crimes. The event will finish at the Tabernacle in Atlanta, Ga., on Tuesday. Jan 22. The appearance schedule will have artists Eekkin appear from 12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.; speaker John Price from 1:30 to 2 p.m. and artist Johnny Respect from 2 to 2:45 p.m. The concert Jan. 22 at Tabernacle in At­ lanta will be held from 9 p.m. »o 2 a.m. and will include Cacklefruit, Deep Blue Sun. The Hill and Homemade Jam. “Although this year’s rally is focusing on anti-hate and anti-violence campaigns, we will be distributing information on sev­ eral other organizations." said Peter Oberth, president and founder of Hick Music. "It has been a difficult time for teenagers in America, with all the violence at schools, as well as the onslaught of bomb threats and various pranks. I hope that this concert will reach some of those students and help them realize that it’s not a joke." Everyone who attends the show will be given a “goodie bag" while supplies last. The bag include bookmarks, stickers, but­ tons, and information from several non­ profit organizations and record companies. Also included in some of the bags will be CDs, cassettes and autographed pictures from various artists Some of the organizations that will be supplying pamphlets. CDs. and buttons are Artists for a Hate Free America. Artists Against Racism, HateWatch. United Way. Roadrunner Records. Ng Records. Univer­ sal Music and the President’s "One Amer­ ica" campaign. For more information on this or to do­ nate to the event, call Peter Oberth at (616) 721-8435. Amber Lippert at 948-0163 or Shannon Pietrangelo 945-4644. cial turn. Among the most common sce­ narios in fatal crashes is a driver leaving a trail and hitting a tree. Speed contributes to nearly all fatal snowmobile wrecks, the DNR says. At night, the sleds can literally "overdrive" the beams from their headlights when they reach 40 miles per hour. Other problems arise when people abandon trails for roadways. About 40 percent of all deaths happen on roads, the DNR says. On Houghton's Lakeshire Drive, where the speed limit is 15 mph, snowmobiles have been clocked at up to 60 mph. Riding on ice is another dangerous habit. A Rapid River man drowned last month after his snowmobile plunged into open water during an ice fishing trip on Lake Michigan's Little Bay de Noc. In the Houghton-Hancock area, many riders take to the Portage Lake Shipping Canal when its surface freezes. The canal is not part of the state trail system, said Brian Williams, senior chief of the U.S. Coast Guard station in Dollar Bay. Even when the ice has thickened, ap­ pearances can be deceptive, he said. The main reason snowmobilers are drawn to the Keweenaw region _ lots of snow _ contributes to canal ice instability. Snow serves as an insulator, heating up when the sun shines, causing the ice beneath to weaken. Snowmobiling on the canal is not ille­ gal, but the Coast Guard frowns on it. "We just encourage everybody to use the trails," Williams told The Daily Min­ ing Gazette of Houghton for a story Tuesday. "It's a lot safer, and it doesn't take that much longer.” The DNR sponsors free snowmobile safety courses across Michigan. Partici­ pants who finish the course and pass a test receive a safety certificate. Children ages 12-16 must be certified to operate a snowmobile without adult supervision. VISIT US on the NET with up to the moment information on new items. Call us at... jadnews.com �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 6. 2000 LETTERS...from Our Readers Financial FOCUS Jackie Robinson is “best athlete” To the editor: The Associated Press, ESPN, and sports reporters across America have all missed the call on “The Greatest Athlete of the Century." The word “athlete" has been passed over. According Io Webster, an athlete is “a per­ son who is good at games and exercises that require physical skill, endurance, and strength" Therefore, if “greatest athlete" is the cat­ egory, then the list should read something like this No 5, Bo Jackson; No. 4, Jackie Robinson; No. 3, Jackie Joyncr-Kcrscc; No. 2. Jim Thorpe and No. I. Babe DidnksonZahanas. So the Babe is number one No, not Babe Ruth. Babe Didnkson Zaharias She was an athlete! in a 1932 track and field meet, she set four world records in three hours. In 1946 and 1947. she won 17 golf tourna­ ments in a row, including the 1947 British Womens Amateur And she competed and excelled in tennis, basketball, baseball, pocket billiards, swimming and diving But this might not be good enough. Some ‘Dark Retribution’ was inappropriate To the editor: I have read things in the paper that have made me say "What!." or that I just plain don't agree with. But this is what papers are for — to make you think, open your eyes to things around you. and see the ex­ traordinary and ordinary, sometimes through another's point of view. However, your article "Waxing poetic can relieve emotional upset, local man finds" in the Dec. 28 edition of the Re­ minder is totally inappropriate and discon­ certing. In the midst of all that has happened in the world in the last year, especially violent crimes like school bombings, you published that poem "Dark Retribution.** Let's pretest dog license fee hike To the editor: If you think that in our federal govern­ ment a few people get their pct projects done, we have it here in Barry County the same way. The dog license was raised 100 percent from $ 10 to S20. and I think all of us should contact our county commissioners. Whoever did this, which we all know, should be let go from his job. When I paid my taxes, everyone seemed to think the same way. No one likes it and wants it back the way it was. Next year, if it hasn’t changed, I will deduct my postage., because it did cost me 33 cents to mail it. it was much easier and you can get it all done at once. And by the way. just think of all the paper and dog tags they’ll have to send back in Barry County. The person who put this into law is not going to pay it himself. The expense will be passed on to the taxpayers So. call your commissioners and let them know how you feel about it. (Bug) Maurer. Hastings See that justice is done for a boy To the editor: My 2-year-old grandson. Aaron Bowers, lost his father on Oct. 3, 1999, in a traffic crash. His car was hit head-on by a drunk driver. Avon's father did not drink. Aaron now has to grow up without his dad. He'll never have a chance to have his father teach him how to fish, how to play ball or help work on a car. Aaron’s father was very proud that the boy was coming into his life. He never figured that after working 15 hours that day he would never make it home. Is it fair for a person to drink to drink and then drive? Is it fair that Aaron will never get the chance to meet his dad? Is it fair that he was born two months early as a result of his mother's stress in losing the boy's father? Is it fair that this person who was driving while drunk probably was out doing the same thing over the holidays? I would like to have Aaron grow up and see that justice is done for his dad. He will be raised with alcohol not being a part of his life! Debra Pre/be, Hastings HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Bctrry County Since 1856 Published by NastiRfi Barnier. lac. A Drvttson of J-Ad Gcaphcs Inc 1351 N M-43 Hwy Hastings. Mt 49058-0602 (818) MS-9554 • NEWSROOM • DevwJTYoung (Eotor) Elams Gilbert (Awsurt Eotor) Shelly Sutser Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary McDonough James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • QanAed ads accepted Monday tnrough R«Jay8am to530pm . Saturday8 30am - Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties $29 00 pec year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO BoaB Hastmgs. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid al Hastmgs. Ml 49058 What are you trying to tell our commu­ nity, that we should be proud of this youth for dropping out of school and indulging in violent fantasy? That this individual's twisted image of past relations is appropriate for our community? I hope "The People Paper” of Barry County will continue recognizing people for their charity, kindness or wisdom, not for writing dark thoughts in a poetic man­ ner. 1 pray that no one will ever "suffer and bum" from his "demonic anger" and I hope the children who read this paper do not take inspiration from Phillip Johnson nor the article. D. C. Shumway, Dowling Editor's Note: Reporter Mary Mc­ Donough said. "Johnson has received his GED and is currently holding down two jobs. He is a responsible young adult and a contributing member of society. In the poem Dark Retribution,' Johnson took out his anger and hurt over a failed relationship on pen and paper instead of on people. 1 wished others to take heed of his example. It is precisely because of the violence, par­ ticularly school violence, that we've expe­ rienced recently that I thought a message of, Team how to manage anger in a con­ structive way' would be particularly appro­ priate." reporters have suggested that the issue of contributions to the good of the American people be figured into the equation. If this is the ease (combined with athletic prowess), then perhaps the list would read as follows: No. 5. Jesse Owens; No. 4. Arthur Ashe; No. 3. Muhammad Ali; No. 2, Billie Jean King and No. I. Jackie Robin­ son. Jackie Robinson endured unbelievable hardship as he broke the color barrier in baseball. Because of Jackie Robinson, the black athlete became viewed as an equal in the white man’s world of sports. Most importantly, he helped the U.S. people bet­ ter understand the principles on which our country was founded. And now, if you combine both of these lists - athletes and social contributors - the answer is clear: Jackie Robinson was the greatest athlete of the 2€Mh Century. Athlet­ ically. he was a Hull of Fame baseball play­ er for the Brooklyn Dodgers and a foursport star at UCLA. As a man. he taught us that every man is equal in God's eye. His words speak to us as we embark upon a new millennium: “A life is not important, but for the impact it has on others lives.’’ Tim Ncwstcd, Hastings Ali was poor choice To the editor: Your sports writer, Jim Jensen, picked a horrible role model fcr “athlete of the cen­ tury"... a draft dodger who went around calling himself pretty and shouting “I am the greatest." He was a master at degrading people, especially his opponents; and belongs to a racist religion that hates whites - that’s equivalent to the Ku Klux Klan; and as a fighter he was given many decisions that he clearly lost because, of course, he was Ali. If he’s Jensen's greatest athlete of the cen­ tury. I’d hate to meet the worst. C. Edwards, Kalamazoo Know Vour LEGISLATORS: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Bunding, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative US. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district -cp-esentative. 42 W. 10th St. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving. Carlton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field lepresentative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. Barry Mich. Barry Mich. Furnished Ry-MfiRK D. CHRIST€NS€N of €dward Jones and Co. Loans on 401K? You may not like the company cafeteria, and you may not have the best parking space, but if your employer offers a 401(k) plan, then you’ve got at least one pretty good “perk" at work. In fact, a 401(k) is one of the best retire­ ment-savings vehicles available. Your con­ tributions are made with pre-tax dollars, which means you can lower your taxable income. And your 40.1 (k) earnings grow tax-deferred, so you pay no taxes until withdrawal, usually at retirement. Consequently, your money has the potential to accumulate much faster than if it were placed in an investment on which you paid taxes every year. Many people take advantage of another feature offered by a 4()l(k): loans. Your 401(k) plan may allow you to borrow money from your account. Typically, you can borrow up to half of your vested account balance, or up to a maximum of $50,000. The question really isn’t whether you can borrow money from your 4<)l(k) — it’s whether you should. As with most finan­ cial decisions, there arc “pros” and “cons” to consider. On the “pro” side: • You'll have ready access to needed cash. Most 401(k) plans permit you to bor­ row money for any reason — and you may be able to get your money within a week. • You pay interest back to yourself. You’ll have to pay your account back through after-tax payroll deductions. The interest rate charged on your 401(k) loan may be slightly lower than that of a bank loan, but the 401(k) loan rate would still have to be competitive. However, the exact rate depends on your individual plan. On the "con” side: • You may be missing out on investment growth. Your account might be able to cam more if you left the money invested, despite, the fact that you’re paying interest to your­ self on loans. Over the past several years, for example, the Standard & Poor’s 500 has averaged more than a 15 percent annual return. But if you had borrowed from your 401(k), and you were repaying yourself, you may have earned interest of only 8 percent or 9 percent. • You may haw to pay off a lump sum if you leave your job. Most plans require you to repay your loan within five years. If you leave your job. you will probably have to repay the outstanding balance within 30 to 90 days. If you can’t make the payment, your loan will be considered in default, and the balance will be considered as a taxable withdrawal If you arc under age 59-1/2, you also may have to pay a penalty for early withdrawal. (However, if you arc 55 or older when you leave your job, you may be able to avoid this penalty.) You'll have to weigh these and other issues before you decide whether to take out a 401(k) loan. Keep in mind, however, that your 401(k) is a retiremen: plan. The government provided 4()l(k)s with special tax advantages, with the specific purpose of helping people save for retirement - STOCKS The Mowing prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the previous week AT&T Amentech Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimleiCh-ysler Dow Chemical Exxon Family Dollar Frst Financial Bancorp Fort General Motors Hastings Mtg IBM JCPainey Johnson & Johnson Kmart Kellogg Company McDonald's Sears Simpson Industries Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pharmacia A Upjohn Wal-Mart Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 51-318 68-1/4 70- 3716 29-7/8 56-7/16 74-1/4 129 76-13/16 16-5/16 18-13716 50-5/8 71- 5/8 8- 1/8 112-1/16 20-3/16 88-13/16 9- 13/16 28-13/16 38-13/16 31-9/16 10- 13716 11- 1/2 4-3/32 23 43-1/2 64-5/16 $282 45 $534 10997.93 1 Billion ♦1/2 +5/16 -1-1716 ♦8-13/16 -5716 -2-9/16 -2-1/2 ♦1 -1-3716 -2-1716 -15716 -1/8 +2-1/4 +1-3/4 -6-5/8 -7716 -3-7716 -1-1316 ♦2-1/16 ♦1-1/32 -1/2 +5732 -1-1/2 +2-7/16 -5 -57.10 +$.13 47878 +81578M LU rite Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. 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January 6. 2000 - Page 5 ‘Millennium’ leads banished words list for the year 2000 While many folks around the world checked food stocks. Tilled bathtubs with water, fueled generators and feverishly in­ stalled millennium bug-fixers in their home computers. Lake Superior State Uni­ versity celebrated the new year by issuing its 25th annual List of Words Banished from the Queen s English for Mis-Usc, Over-Use and Genera] Uselessness. Whether the millennium begins on Jan. 1, 2000, or one year later, many of the hundreds who submitted nominations for LSSU's list seem to be in agreement that the word "millennium" — and variations of it — was one of the most overused words in 1999. They said advertisers, marketers, public relations experts and others have over-used the word in advertisements, news releases and product packaging. Other words and phrases on the list this year include, "24/7," which it. an abbreviated way of say­ ing someone or something is available 24 hours per dav/seven days per week; "It’s all good," a phrase which appears to be the latest version of "win-win," (banished in 1993); and "know what I'm sayin’?" an irri­ tating phrase used to fill space in a conver­ sation. much like the dreaded and oftennominated phrase "yuh know?" LSSU's PR office received hundreds of nominations again this year — approxi­ mately 500 from its website alone. One of the more popular nominations this year was "Pokemon." the name for the little creatures that American children are so en­ thusiastic about these days. In spite of the many nominations, though, the committee working on the list noted that Pokemon, a passing fad. may not be much of a threat to the language, much like "La Macarena,” when it was added to the list in 1997. Likewise, the often-repeated question, 'Is that your final answer?' made popular by the television show "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" was nominated by many people, bet left off the list. An LSSU spokesman said the committee always has a difficult time picking the best of the nominations. The committee looks at the number of nominations and the rea­ sons for suggesting a word or phrase's ban­ ishment. Witty, humorous explanations are always moved to the top of the pile. The list was created in 1976 by former LSSU Public Relations Director Bill Rabe as a PR ploy to draw attention to LSSU, which was then and still is Michigan's smallest public university. LSSU, with an enrollment of more than 3000 students, has since become better known for its academic programs including, but not limited to, fisheries and wildlife management, teacher education, business management, criminal justice and majors in the fields of environ­ mental and recreational studies. For admis­ sions information, visit LSSU's web site, www.lssu.edu. Following is the entirety of the 2000 Banished Words List: • Millennium — and the variations: "the next millennium," “the new millennium," "into the next millennium," "millennium bug." Home offices to come under some new rules WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans who work at home should expect to be covered by the same safety standards that apply in their companies' offices, says a federal advisory that outlines how tradi­ tional workplace protections affect the growing number of people who telecommute. "Ensuring safe and healthful working conditions for the employee should be a precondition for any home-based work assignments," said the Labor Departmen­ t's Occupational Safety and Health Ad­ ministration. The advisory came in a letter to a Texas-based credit services company that had sought advice about moving some of its sales executives into home offices. In response. OS HA provided clear ex­ amples of companies' responsibilities in an area that had been murky, even as the numbers of Americans regularly working at home has swelled to almost 20 mil­ lion. Such federal advisory letters to individ­ ual companies are made public so that they may serve as general guidance. OSHA officials said Tuesday there has been no change in government policy, only a clarification of existing law, and the agency will take no new action. There will be no government inspections of home offices, they said. The agency did suggest, in its advi­ sory. that companies should periodically inspect at-home workers' quarters them­ selves, as well as train people to set up safe home offices. Some large companies already have written safety agreements with or offered guidance to telecommut­ ing employees. Business groups that called attention this week to the OSHA action said the new specifics create a greater legal burden on employers, which could have a chill­ ing effect on at-home work arrangements. "At a time when we want to provide a maximum amount of flexibility to work­ ers. this new policy announcement just flies in the face of that," said U.S. Chamber of Commerce spokesman Frank Coleman. House Majority Leader Dick Armey. R-Tcxas, called OSHA’s action "an out­ rageous extension of the Washington bu­ reaucracy into the lives of working men and women across America." Republican leaders had already vowed to scrutinize OSHA after Congress re­ turns from its holiday break because of regulations the agency proposed in November that would require employers to minimize everyday physical _ or "ergonomic" _ stresses of certain jobs. OSHA's advisory on at-home work, dated Nov. 15, said companies must pro­ vide necessary protective equipment and guidance against hazards that will ensure home offices are set up safely. An exam­ ple of such a hazard, it said, is a comput­ ers that could overload electrical circuits in a residence and create a fire hazard. According to the advisory, employers can be held liable if they know or should reasonably have known about home workplace hazards, even rickety stairs leading to a basement office that result in a fall. Legal experts said if a fall were caused by a child's toy left on an otherwise safe stairway, that likely would be considered beyond a company's control. Similarly, OSHA said companies aren’t liable if a worker is injured in a home office while doing something other than working, such as eating lunch. Also, hazardous conditions elsewhere in the home are not the company's respon­ sibility. OSHA did not specifically address whether someone who works at home and is injured on the job would be enti­ tled to normal workman's compensation. That's implied, however, said AFLCIO director of safely and health. Peg Seminario. "Workers' comp coverage does follow the worker and would apply whether the employee is working at home or whether someone's at a fixed work site." Semi­ nario said. "It’s a matter of common sense that if you have people conducting ’xtensive work at home, then the home essentially becomes a workplace." A PRINTER THAT IS ... gf Affordable S' Timely Ef Versatile ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! "It is the convenient topic for every graduation speech, every excuse IJ rene * or to do anything," said Lois Linncn of New York, N.Y. "It’s been attached to every promotion, ad, event that you can think of." said Dave of Duluth. Minn. Kevin Chu of Cupertino. Calif., said it goes hand-in-hand with the hype of Y2K, and Elaine Gosling of London, England, said, "If I wanted to be really grumpy 1 could point out that the millennium is not a moment which occurs at the end of the year, but a full thousand years!” • 24/7 — "24/7 is designed to make stressed people feel even more stressed. Al­ though it sounds somewhat biblical, 24/7 refers instead to consumer demand for full service. 24 hours a day, seven days a week, something only a newborn should be al­ lowed to request," said Kate Rabe Forgach of Sausalito, Calif. "It seems to be in keeping with the ’iconification* of our language, in which we exaggerate our achievements and abbreviate our terms," said David Tranter of Thunder Bay, Ont. Kari Jaslorff of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., echoed the sentiments of many who nomi­ nated this expression: "Yeck!" • Know What I'm Sayin’? — (and varia­ tions, "You know what I mean?" and "You see what I'm sayin’?") "This phrase is repeated like a nervous tic by some people even after the most simple or obvious statement.” said Joe Szymanski of Baltimore, Md. "It's likely I don't (know what they're sayin') " said Len Nelson of Green Bay, Wise. • Thinking Outside the Box — "Another overused phrase that unimaginative people use when they want to sound creative," said Kevin Dunseath of Calgary, Alb. • 'E'-Anything — "Once it was the sec­ ond vowel of the alphabet, now it’s the base of the language of technology... Maybe c-commerce is the future, but c-tailers, e-tradc and e-communication are all E­ grad cliches," said Allison Woodworth of East Lansing. "If "e‘ stands for electronic, what the heck is electronic-tailing? Sounds like something a ’90s Col umbo would do," Kevin Dunseath. Calgary, Alb. "Why not e-mediately for an online news site?" Kate Rabe Forgach, Sausalito, Calif. "E-nough is e-nough’" - Emma Sams, Sault Ste. Marie • Cybarian — Another symptom of our electronic age. Proud librarian Oindy Dobrez of Grand Haven said she can’t understand why librar­ ians need to rename themselves every time a new information resource becomes avail­ able. "Add a few filmstrip kits to a library and all of a sudden you must be a 'media specialist.' Now, with the Internet, some feel the need to be called 'cybarians.' Librar­ ians help people find and use information in whatever format it is delivered." • It’s All Good — Similar to 'win-win,' banished in 1993. "Apparently applicable to almost any situation and meant to fill the same niche for American youth as 'no worries' does for Australians. If 1 hear any of my employees use it, they will be fired. Zachariah Love, Hollywood. Calif. "If the speaker is talking about a huge chocolate dessert buffet, then it is 'all good.'" Cathy Cruz, from Wilf Smyth's class in Stratford Central Secondary School, Stratford, Ont. • Road Rage — Nominated by David Newman of WJR-AM, Detroit, and Carrie Zollner, of Rochester, Mich., who said, "Il's an over-used excuse for driving like a maniac." • Segue — “Originally a musical term, now used in everyday speech. It's just pompous and pretentious," said Ken Scholz of Naperville, 111. "Everyone is using it, even when inap­ propriate 'Excuse me while 1 segue into another topic." Karen of Ballwin, Mo. "If I hear one more person on TV say this, I will throw up." Joanne Smith, Lin­ coln, Neb. • First Annual — Escaped banishment with 'first time ever' in 1982. "One might hope his event becomes an annual occur­ rence, but until the second year, it isn't an­ nual! Use inaugural, premiere, debut or first." Amy Carter, Indianapolis, Ind. • Issues — Everyone seems to have a bad case of 'issues* this year, along with in­ fluenza. It's a strange way of saying that something is bothering someone. "If peo­ ple could no longer say it, they would be forced to articulate just what it is that is bothering them." Leonard L. Schakel, Lakeland, Minn. "Why must we all have 'issues' to deal with? It's vague, undefined and typically used in the wrong context." Rhonda Kitter, Anchorage, Alaska. From politics: • Quality of Life — As in. "This is a quality of life issue!" "This political platform or non-platform is making its way into candidacies, from municipal courts to the presidency," said Ron Statler of Fresno, Calif. • For the Children - Overused by politi­ cians, said John Dunlap of Westland, Mich. "We must cut spending or raise taxes or limit any behavior or pass any law or go tc the moon or ban guns... for the children." ’ At Risk — We're all "at risk" of being offended by this overused, misused phrase. "It apparently means ’high risk' without specifying the degree or i*ature of the risk," said Calvin Baker of Elmira. Mich. "Ev­ eryone is 'at risk' of something." • Sea Change — Used to mean a "dra­ matic change" or a "groundswell of sup­ port." According to Webster's, it is an ar­ chaic term that really means "a change brought about by the sea." • Wake-Up Call — Not limited to latesleepers in hotels, any more, "wake-up call" is used to mean "a warning," as in, "This incident sends a wake-up call to Americans who haven't been paying atten­ tion to quality-of-life issues for the at-risk children." Sports: • Came to Play — “When referring to sports teams or team members doing well, as in The Wings came to play.' What else would they be doing?" Ron Elliott, Leam­ ington, Ont • Flat-Out — When used as an adverb. "It's overused by sports analysts, i.e. 'He can flat-out play/run/throw.'" Russell Bowlus. Davis, Calif. • True Freshmen — "As opposed to a false or three-year freshman, or what?" Barry Campbell, Luther, Mich. • "In my 76 years, I have yet to see a false freshman." - Thaddeus Poprawa, Fraser, Mich. Verbing Nouns: • To Action — "When we were delegat­ ing projects at a marketing meeting, I was asked if I could 'action' a particular item on the list, meaning, could I take care of it?* I A new member of the family... an advanced Family Tree Medical As Associates would like practice nurse, Brenda to introduce the latest provides nursing and addition to our family. medical services to Brenda Nyenhuis joins patients emphasizing our medical staff as a health promotion and licensed and certified disease prevention, as family nurae practitioner well as the diagnosis her and management of who obtained chronic acute and bachelors degree at Calvin College and diseases. We welcome her masters at Grand Brenda to our family Valley State University. and to our community. BRENDA NYENHUIS, C.F.N.R. 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS - MICHIGAN • USA • • • • • • • Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery • Fax (616) 945-5192 MEDICAL ASSOCIATES R. Troy Carlson, M.D. • Matthew Garber, M.D. • Kathleen Carlson, C.F.N.P. • Brenda Nyenhuis, C.EN.P. 915 WEST GREEN STREET • SUITE 102 • HASTINGS, MICHIGAN PHONE 616-945-7497(FHYS) • FAX 416-945-0214 I 49051 think the problem started when 'action items' became a popular way of describing high priority tasks." Deborah Guyer, Cran­ ford, N.J. • To Transition — It started in business and. much like "down-sizing," it's often used to hide an ugly fact, said Julio Vega of San Jose, Calif. For example, "Unit H is transitioning away from the company," means the department is being closed. "What's wrong with *makc a transi­ tion'?" asks Celia Smith of Atlanta, Ga. • To Solution — Another from the busi­ ness. Maybe the e-business world. Pam Derringer of Marblehead, Mass., said soft­ ware companies are guilty of starting it. Pete Eckholm of Rochester, Minn., said, "In today's business world, everyone is solutioning a problem rather than solving it." • To Summit — Widely used when talk­ ing about adventurers climbing to the top of a mountain, i.e. "The party hopes to summit Mt. Everest tomorrow." - sent via e-mail from P. Haddox. Regional note: We heard from several Australians who complained about their countrymen's mis­ use of nouns. Ri»a Cavanagh of Orbost, Victoria, talked about hearing of a legal case being "trialed" instead of "tried" and Cathy Bcdggood of Melbourne, Victoria, said the local football code notes that injured athletes are to be "stretchered off" the field. ObitUAti.es |Patricia M. Jeffery| WAYLAND - Mrs. Patricia M. Jeffery, age 40, of Wayland, passed away Sunday, December 26,1999 in Newberry. She is survived by her two daughters, Samantha Ray Jeffery and Kendall Ann Jeffery both of Wayland; two brothers, Steven (Adrienna) Lux of Lowell, Gary (Mary) Lux of Hastings; two sisters, Pamela (Tony) Bont of Middleville, Denise (Michael) VanAilsburg of Dorr; her mother, Madelyn Lux of Grand Rapids. Funeral and Committal services were held Friday morning, December 31, 1999 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Gary Finkbeiner officiated. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Beverly J. MacLeod BRYCEVILLE, FLORIDA - Beverly J. MacLeod, age 73, of Bryccville, Florida and formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday. December 25, 1999 at her residence. She was bom on September 9, 1926 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Edward and Mildred (Nelson) Freeland. Beverly was raised in the Grand Rapids and Holland areas and was employed at Michigan Bell and Flexfab in Hastings. She was a WAVE in the United States Navy from November 1950 to February 1954. Beverly married Jack A. MacLeod on September 5, 1953 and he preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Edward J. Freeland of Hastings in November of 1999. Beverly is survived by her daughter. Heather M. MacLeod of Bryccville, Florida; and one sister, Shirley Freeland Davenport of Owensboro, Kentucky; two nephews and two nieces. Private services will be held at a later date. Catherine C. Chapman JACKSON - Mrs. Catherine C. Chapman, age 81, of Jackson, and formerly of Delton, passed away Friday, December 31, 1999. Catherine was bom in Cadillac on June 30, 1918, the daughter of Loren and Edith (Cole) Braley. She was a cook for many years at the Gilxey Lake Tavern, and was a member of the Delton VFW Post 422 Women's Auxiliary. Catherine will be remembered for her love of cooking. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Chapman. Catherine is survived by a daughter, Maxine Lazarus of Jackson; sons, Jerry Chapman of Delton, and Loren (Patricia) Chapman of Richland; a sister, Maxine Schaffhouser of Kalamazoo; a brother, Donald Braley of Parchment; nine grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Tuesday. January 4, 2000 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Interment will be at East Hickory Comers Cemetery . Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thi rsday. January 6. 2000 Helen M. Bowman MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Helen M Bowman, age 83. of Middleville, passed away Monday. January 3. 2000 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Helen was bom on April 9, 1916 in Winnebago. Minnesota, the daughter of Sebastian and Anna (Donwen) Wiesenhofer She was raised and attended school in Rutland Township. Helen married Claude B. Bowman on May 6. 1938. She was employed at Baby Bliss in Middleville. Helen was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church She was a homemaker and she enjoyed cooking, baking, knitting, crocheting, handwork, and playing cards and Nngo. Helen was a caring, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and Obituaries She was preceded in death by her husband. Claude B. Bowman; two sisters. Laura Fisher and Marie Curtis. Helen is survived by her son. James (Patricia) Bowman of Middleville; three grandchildren. Allan (Jamie) Bowman and Michael Bowman both of Middleville. Laura Bowman of Ann Arbor; three great grandchildren. Cade Bowman, Hillary and Mallory Stone; three brothers. Elmer (Ethel) Wiesenhofer of Middleville, Maurice (Gladys) Wiesenhofer and Walter Wiesenhofer both of Hastings; several Leone Louise McKelvey (Russell) BATTLE CREEK Mrs Leone Louise McKelvey (Russell), age 71, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, December 31, 1999 at home. She was bom on August 27, 1928 in Hickory Comers, the daughter of Seward Russel) and Fem (Solomon) Russell, both nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning, January 6. 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Reverend Lee Zachman officiating. Interment will be in Rutland Cemetery preceded her in death. Leone graduated from the Gull Lake in Rutland Township. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. friends. HASTINGS COMMUNITY at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Tunes 9 00 am Traditional. 10 15 am Sun­ day School. II 15am Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Ju­ nior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7 30 p m For more information call the PLEASANTV1EU FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Sen ice 9 30 a m . Sunday School 11 00 am. Sunday Evening Scrv ice 6 00 p m . Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nighiv 6 JO p m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father C harles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday Masses 8 30 a m and II 00 am. Confession Saturday church office CEDAR ( REEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship 11 0U am. Evening Service al 6 00 pm . Wednesday Prayer Bible 3 30-4 15 pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLE OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich James A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School Q 30 a m . classes for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 a m Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6 00 pm Wednesday activities 7 00 p m arc Rainbow * or J J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quu (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits 7 00 p m ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 a m WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene PwUrl 945-19’4 Worship Snrvkct Sunday. 9 DO am.. Rev Ken XYufht. 1100 am. Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages 4-H. Mon­ davi 6 30 to 8 00 pm. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 500 pm. Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 a m . freewill of­ fering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Chnsi’s Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHI RCH (Formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Chan*), 600 Powell Rd . I mile cast of Hastings Rus Sa.-vcr, Pastor Emcntus. 945-9224 Sunday Sen tees 9 45 a m - Bible Classes - for all ages. 10 40 a m - Morning Worship. 6 00 p m. Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7 30 p m Prayer. Praise, and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith - “You Arc Welcome" (. hutch Phone 948-2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church ot the HMd­ Wide Anglican Cammunum" 315 W' Center St (comer of S Broad­ way and W (enter) Church Of­ fice '616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe HI. Rector Sunday Worship Services - 8 a m and 10 am Christian Education 10 am. Nursery Available at 10 am QUIMBY united METHODIST CHI RC H M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 a m . PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 CHURC H OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Service* 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a n* Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 pm evening Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m Sers ices for Aduhs. Teens ami Childr-n HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hasting*. Pastor David Burgett. 94X-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sun­ day Morning Worship II am. Sunday l.vcning Service 6 pm. Thursday Bible Study 7pm If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more detail* THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times arc 8 30 a m . 9 55 a.m. and 11 20 a rr. Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a m . Wednesday evening serviee 6.30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p m also Nursery available for all services Bnng the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hub- ley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thun 9 am to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9 30 am. Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. Youth Fel­ lowship, Sunday 5 00 to 7 00 p m al the church (grade* 6-12th) Wednesday 6 00-8 00 pm War­ rior* (grades K-5lh). serving evening meal* to W'arnors. 6 00 p m.. Prayer Meeting 7 00 p m (Child care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 St Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican nte Morning prayer Sundays 1100 am 1928 Book of Common Prayer tions call 948-9437 Ques­ FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastmgs Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Ministries Sunday School for all ages. 9 30 a m . Morning Worship Service. 11 00 a m . Evening Service. 6 00 p m Wednesday Family Night 6 30 pm . Awana. Sr & Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir prac­ tice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Lae>rs Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fel­ lowship and Faithful Men Morn­ ing Worship Service broadcast on WBCH 1220 AM on Sunday at 11 00am GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service Nursery. chiidrer.X min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Hcrnng Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 am. Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ing*. Junior-Senior High This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hasting* FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member I DIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER I9S N Bniedwav BOSLEY PHARMACY Prcscnfttium' 11 US k-flcrxm **45-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY I lasting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 77V C mA Rd I lastmgs. M*hiKjn CHURCH Corner of Jefferson and Green (De­ mocrat*' Hall). Hayings Dr Eu­ gene E Curti**. Pastor 6I6-M488213 Sunday Worship. 10 30 a m . Sunday Evening. 6 00 p m . Tues­ day evening 6 30 pm (Call for lo­ cation) A warm welcome to every­ one BARRY COUNTY CHI RCH OF' CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a m . Worship 11 a m . Evening Service* 6pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7pm Peter W'ackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos tn the home Free Bible Uorrrspon- •lence Course HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd and Boltwood Si. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Dotuld Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9 45 am Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. 5 30 p m Kids quizzing. 6 00 p m Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6 30p m . Kids Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 am. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 I- North Street. Hasting* Ml 49058 Phonc(6i6)945-94I4 Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Sunday. Jan 9 8 00 A 10 45 am - Wor­ ship. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages). 6 00-8 00 pm - Middle School. High School Thursday. Jan 6 - 7 00 p m . Catcchumetuie Saturday. Jan 8 ■ 9 30 a m . Cate­ chism 3. 8 00 p m. NA Monday. Jan 10 - 7 00 p m Women of Faith Tuesday. Jan 11 - 7-00 p m . Over Anon .7 30 pm. Over Anon Wednesday. Jan 12 -10 00 a m . Wordwalcher*. 7 (X) p m HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Lisa Steven*. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616 ) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 a m SUNDAY 9 30 a m Sunday School every Sunday, classes arc available for everyone. Classes for children and youth are based on grade level Three classes Goodwill, Genesis and In Hi* Steps are taught lot adults 10 30 am Coffee Fellowship. Radio Broadcast 11 00 a m Worship Services Child care available for infants and toddlers through age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade Thursday. Jan 6 9 30 a m Epiphany Break­ fast Presented by the United Methodist Women Program is "Guide My Feet" Reservati ins arc helpful and a free-will offering wll be accepted January 18 through 25 ts Week of Prayer for Christian Unity FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 ( 616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Thursday. Jan 6 - 6 45 p m . Praise Team. 7 00 p m Con­ firmation Class Parents meeting Dining Room Saturday. Jan 8 10 00 noon Sunday School Teacher Meeting - Dining room' Sunday. Jan 9 9 00am Traditional Wor­ ship Service. 9 20 a m Children* Worship. 10 00 am Coffee HourIn the Dining Room. 10 10 a m Sunday School for all ages begin­ ning with Assembly of Sharpe Hail. 11 20 am Contemporary Worship Service. 11 50 a m Chil­ dren's Worship The 9 00 Service is broadcast over W'BCH-AM 1220 The II 20 Service is broadcast over Channel 10 throughout tlx: week Nursery t* provided during both Service* 4 00 p m Confirma­ tion Class. 5 00 p m Middle High PYF Monday. Jan 10 - 9 00 am. Sufl meets for prayer and plan­ ning. 7 00 p m . Session meeting Dining Room Tuesday. Jan II­ 9 00 a i.i. Presbytery Meeting Delta Presbyterian Church. Lans­ ing. 3 00 p m . Newsletter dead­ line. 6 .30 p m . Abuse Prevention I ommittcc • Lounge Wednesday Jan 12 - 6 00 p m . Church Nipt Supper. 6 45 p m . Kcrygma Bit ic Study. Lounge. 6 45 pm . “Let* Go to the Movies" begins. "The lunpire Strikes Back". 7 00 p m . Chancel Choir rehearsal Michael Sean Scobey Robert Lee Tripp HASTINGS - Mr. Michael Sean Scobey, age 31, of Hastings, passed away Monday, January 3, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Michael was bom on August 27, 1968 in Elkhart, Indiana the son of Spencer Jim & Ellen I. (Andrus) Scobey. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1986 from Hastings Hifh School. Michael entered the United States Army, serving from 1986 until 1988 receiving commendations for Humanitarian Services from the Army. Following his military discharge he attended Kellogg Community College receiving an Associate Degree in Law Enforcement and General Studies in CALEDONIA - Mr. Robert (Bob) Lee Tripp, age 57, of Caledonia, passed away Friday, December 31, 1999 at home. He was bom on December 18, 1942, the son of Marshall and Alberta (Green) Tripp. Bob was bom and raised in Yankee Springs and graduated from Middleville High School in 1961. He married Kareen Raye Tolan on April 13, 1963 in Middleville where they made their home until 1987. The couple moved to Cascade until 1995 and then to their current home in Caledonia. Bob was a 30 year retiree from Steelcase in Grand Rapids, retiring in 1995. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, stained glass, working outdoors and being at home. He also enjoyed his pets, family, friends and neighbors. Bob was preceded in death by his loving son, Robert Troy Tripp in 1991; his 1991. He attended Consumers Energy Trade School in Marshall, receiving his Journeyman's Card in 1993. Michael was employed at Consumers Energy in Hastings as a Journeyman Lineman. He was a loving father to his sons, a motorcycle enthusiast, former member of the Hastings Elks Lodge, enjoyed playing golf, a member of the Cub Scouts as a young man, received numerous awards in wrestling during his Junior High School years. Michael is survived by his three sons, Sean Scobey of New Mexico. Joshua Scobey of Hastings, and Kody Scobey of Hastings; his parents, Ellen & Jim Scobey of Hastings; brother. Jimmy (Brenda) Scobey of Hastings; sister, Jamie Michele Scobey of Hastings; special friends, Doug & MaryLou Gonsalves of Hastings; aunts, uncles & cousins. Respecting family wishes, private services will be held. Burial will be at Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael S. Scobey Memorial Trust Fund for his children. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. mother-in-law. Betty Tolan; uncle. Archie Burd; aunt. Esther Burd; and aunt, Lu Green. He is survived by his wife, Kareen Tripp of Caledonia; his only grandson, Shane Michael Tnpp of Wyoming; parents. Alberta and Marshall Tripp of Yankee Springs; sisters and brothers, Lois and George Hom of Parchment, Larry and Pat Tripp of Middleville, and Brenda Miller of Hastings; his father-in-law, Ray Tolan of Middleville; sisters and brothers-in-law. Anne and Larry Hawthorne of Dowling. Linda and Robert Spaulding of Hastings, Mitch and Larissa Tolan of Middleville; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Bob will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. His family, friends and wonderful neighbors will sadly miss him. Funeral services were held on Mond>v afternoon, January 3, 2000 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Pastor Douglas Beason of the First Baptist Church officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Holland Hospice or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Sue Ann Wiercnga Funeral Home in Middleville. WOODLAND - Mrs. Sue Ann Wierenga. age 45, of Woodland, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at Spectrum Health Downtown Campus in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Wierenga was bom on August 10, 1954 in Hastings, the daughter of Jack & Shirley (Warner) Raymond. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1972 from Hastings High School, then went on to attend Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek and Davenport College in Grand Rapids, and she received a Bachelor degree in Business Administration. She married Greg Sifton on June 14, 1975 and he preceded her in death on October 10. 1997. She married Louis F. Wierenga, Jr. on February 14, 1998 and he survives. Mrs. Wierenga was employed as office manager for the Hastings Orthopedic Clinic for the past 21 years. She was also preceded in death by her father; daughter, Melissa Sifton; and maternal grandmother, Lillian Warner. Mrs. Wierenga is also survived by two sons. Drew Sifton, and Lee Sifton both of W'oodland; daughter, Lillian Alleyne Wierenga of Woodland; mother. Shirley Raymond and fiance, Charles Vrceland of Sherwood; maternal grandfather, Alleyne Warner of Woodland; sister. Patty Raymond of Plainwell; and brother. Jack (Sue) Raymond of Hastings. Funeral services were held on Wednesday. January 5. 2000 at Lakewood United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Reverend Ward Pierce and Reverend Steve Weinberger officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sue Ann Wierenga Memorial Trust Fund for her children. Arrangements were made by Wren Michael C. Mainstone DOWLING - Mr. Michael C. Mainstone. age 49, of Dowling, passed away Friday, December 31. 1999 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings where he was taken following a Barry County automobile accident. He was born on October 30, 1950 in Battle Creek, the son of Harry C. and Mary Lou (Einhardt) Mainstone. Mike was a life-long area resident and he attended Battle Creek Public Schools. He worked for 23 years at the Kellogg Company, and was currently working as a driver at B and B Trucking. Mike married the former Deborah Morgan. The marriage ended in divorce. He enjoyed outdoor activities including hunting and fishing, scuba diving, building projects and woodcarving. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Harry C. Mainstone; and an infant daughter. Nicole Mainstone. He is survived by a daughter and son-in­ law. Jamie M. and Chuck Orr of Marshall; a son, Nicholas Charles Mainstone of Dowling; one grandson; his mother, Mary Lou Mainstone of Battle Creek; and a sister. Suzanne Chaney of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held on Wednesday. January 5, 2000 at the FarleyEstes and Dowdlc Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Pastor Steven Olmstead officiated. Burial was in Lacey Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the FarleyEstes and Dowdle Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Agricultural School. She was employed by Bayview Inn in Gull Lake as a waitress; secretary at Consumers Power Company; at Apple Valley Health Food Store; and Battle Creek Academy Preschool for the past two years, as a Teacher's Assistant. Leone loved her children, bible study, serving the Lord and others, and time with her family and grandchildren. She was a member of the Battle Creek Seventh Day Adventist Tabernacle where she served and became director of the Community Services Center for over 25 years and was part of the Happy Sun Beams. Leone was also preceded in death by her husband, James Leach McKelvey in 1997. She is survived by daughters, Christine 5. Kempton of East Jordan, and Cynthia L. Smith of Union City; son, David J. McKelvey of Battle Creek; six grandchildren; brothers, Cashus Junior Russell of Augusta, and Howard Wendell Russell of Hickory Comers; sisters, Rosanna Wakefield of Phoenix, Arizona, and Linda May Huntington of Coloma. Visitation will be on Tuesday. January 4. 2000 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. The family will be present after 4:00 P.M., and Wednesday, January 5, 2000 from 2:00 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. The family will be present after 9:00 A.M. at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service at 223 N. Bedford Road, Battle Creek. Services were held on Thursday, January 6, 2000 at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. Pastor Dale Leamon of Battle Creek Seventh Day Adventist Tabernacle officiated. Interment was at Wilcox Cemetery in Maple Grove Township. Memorials may be made to the Battle Creek Academy or Woodland Elementary 5. D.A. School. Arrangements were made by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service in Battle Creek. Robert W. MacArthur HASTINGS - Mr. Robert W. MacArthur, age 90. of Hastings, passed away Monday, January 4, 2000 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. He was bom on March 18, 1909 in Clinton County, the son of Charles and Agnes (Warren) MacArthur. Mr. MacArthur graduated from Ithaca High School in 1927. He attended Michigan State University for one year and then Askin College of Embalming in Indianapolis. Mr. MacArthur married Vera Helman on July 28. 1934 and she preceded him in death on May 31. 1996. His employment included. BeeBe Funeral Home in Ithaca, then moving to Hastings in 1936 where he worked for Walldorff Funeral Home, he became partners in 1946 and the Funeral Home became WaiIdorff-MacArthur Funeral Home and Furniture Store. He sold his share back to Robert Walldorff in 1955. Mr. MacArthur was also a salesman for Universal Statuary, with sales in Michigan. Ohio. Kentucky, and Indiana. He retired in 1977. Mr. MacArthur was member of Hastings First United Methodist, and former member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club. He was also preceded in death by sister, Edwina Sprague. Mr. MacArthur is survived by daughter, JoAnn (Richard) Fluke of Delton; two grandchildren. Christopher (Laura) Huke of Hastings, and Jill (Timothy) LaBelle of Asheville. North Carolina; two great grandchildren, Erin and Katy Fluke of Hastings. Visitation will be held on Friday. January 7. 2000 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings with Reverend Dr. Bufford Coe officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation or the First United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. More Obituaries Appear on Page 5 Funeral Home of Hastings. t the �Th, Hasting. Banner - Thursday. January e. 2000 - Pag, 7 MM^NEWS by Elaine Garlock Kiwanis holds annual holiday party Children gathered around dear ole Santa Claus when the Hastings Kiwanis Club held its annual Christmas party for kids. There were gifts to unwrap and lots of holiday merriment. Elkins-Anders’to wed Feb. 12 Willards celebrate 50th anniversary The family of Barbara Elkina, of Hastings, are announcing the engagement of their mother, and sister to William D Anders, son of Elmer and Ruth Anders of Hastings. William is a graduate of Hastings High School 1968 class The couple is planning a Feb. 12, 2000 wedding. Port Huron - Philip and Jean Willard cel­ ebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their family at the China Lite restau­ rant in Marysville. Philip and Jean Harmon were married Nov. 5, 1949. by the Rev. David Jordan, pastor of Griswold Street Baptist Church Philip and Jean are the par­ ents of the late Eldon (Kay ) Willard and Todd (Sberilyi.) Willard of Hastings, and grandparents to Tera (Austin) Zurface. Jeanna (Andy) Hopkins. Ryan and Brandon Willard, and Rid and Ashley Downing, all of the Hastings area. Three other sons and wives reside in the Port Huron area, and they have 15 grandchildren in all. Mr. Willard is employed by CN of North Amer­ ica. Mrs. Willard is retired as a teacher from the Pon Huron Area School District She is with the musical group. Joyful Sounds. Well wishes may be sent to 1502 Schu­ maker. Pon Huron. MI 48060. Wickers to observe 25th anniversary James and Ruth (Miller) Wicker, from Freeport, will celebrate 25 years of marnape on January 10. 2000. They were mar­ ried ’anuary 10. 1975. Their children are Mark and Sally Poll. Curt and Cindy (Poll) Miner. Phil and Melissa (Poll) Norman. Mitch and Cynda Poll. Lyle and Bcthancy (Poll) Mathews. They are blessed with 8 lovely grandchildren. Please help us celebrate Jim and Ruth s silver anniversary by mailing congratula­ tions to 376 E. Freeport Rd.. Freeport. MI 49325. Kenneth William Schild, Hastings and Danielle Louise Krepps. Hastings Justin Edward V’anderlinde. Hastings and Jamie Rae Grant. Muskegon Joseph Thomas Kahn. Mattawan and Daphne Kristine Peepers. Hickory Comers. Thomas Edwin Taylor. Nashville and with up to the moment information on new items. Call us at... jadnews.com The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at Lake Manor. This is the 32nd year of the so­ ciety’s endeavors. The speaker will be An­ drew- McFarland of Ionia, a retired band in­ structor who will relate the whys and wherefores of the Scottish clans and sects. He will model his kilts and plaid, as well as the rest of his authentic costume. On Saturday, Jan. 8, the Ionia County Ge­ nealogical Society will meet at the depot museum. The speaker will be Joe McCord of Easton Township, who will brief his au­ dience on records of the township that are available for research. This meeting con­ venes at 1 p.m. This marks the start of the fourth year of operation. The society now has more than a hundred members. Come rain, come shine, the post office delivers. On Christmas Day, several patrons of the local post office received parcels which came by priority or other specific mail services. The clerk in charge worked five hours and drove more than a hundred miles to deliver all the packages. Correction: The daughter from out of state who visited Delores Michutka for Christmas was Diane, who came from Alexandria, Va. She is employed at George­ town University. Eighteen members of the Orville Decker family met for a midday meal at the Corner Landing to mark mother Virginia Decker’s birthday anniversary on Ne\ - Year’s Day. Death came to Leona McArthur, 93, of Belding, on Dec. 25. She was a Kalkaska native, a former rural school teacher and park manager before retirement. She is sur­ vived by her two children and also a brother. Max Vipond of Lake Odessa. She was the widow of Roy McArthur. A bloodmobile is slated for Lake Odessa Monday, Jan. 31. Another health related service coming is the second screening for stroke risks. This is a repeat of one held a few months ago in which several factors can be tested, such as Hood pressure of the four extremeties. There is a fee for each procedure. The technology is midway be­ tween what can be done in a doctor's office and a hospital. There are both male and fe­ male technicians. Workers have begun removing the gar­ land that decorated many of the business places and some homes in December. One worthwhile bit of advice is to pre­ date all the checks in one’s current check­ book with the year 2000 to avoid having a glitch in the first weeks of the new year Evelyn Lynch and her son recently Hew to California to attend funeral services for her sister, the former Jean Zerfas, who died following heart surgery. Theiwo sisters had visited Egypt together a few months ago. A legal notice indicated that the Ionia County Road Commission, with Herbert Cusack chairman, approved the closing of Bonanza Road from Tasker Road west to Bliss Road. The closure starts at the CSX crossing at the east extremity. The road has not been maintained by the highway com­ mission in recent years and has been used only as a two-track for occasional hunters and for farmers to access their fields. Now access is only frc.n the west end since the rail crossing is very effectively blocked. Lakewood United Methodist Church held a Watch Night observance at the church on New Year’s Eve. There were games for all ages. TV sets for seeing the world’s cele­ brations, a closing worship service with a Praise Band. A few months ago St. Edward's adver­ tised a New Year's Eve party with advance registration required. The limit was reached many weeks ahead. One hundred couples was the top number. A prime rib dinner and dancing highlighted the gala event. The Bruce Garlock family at Big Rapids hosted his siblings from Richland, Hast­ ings, Woodland and Lake Odessa Sunday for a meal together and exchange of gifts. Mild weather on Sunday and Monday en­ abled many people to do outdoor work such as removing colored lights from the shrub­ bery and porches. It was also a time to empty the rain barrel and store the lawn swing for the season. The garden catalogues have already arrived for spring 2000. Now one can dream of which plantings to make when spring comes. Lake Odessa making the headlines? Meeting the president? Headlines in the business section of the Lansing State Jour­ nal? Yes, all this is happening. Monday's paper highlighted Sunny Fresh Foods for receiving a top national award. Next month, a cuttingent from the company with head­ quarters in Minnesota and with plants in representing small business manufacturing. The firm has 1,200 customers in the food service business. Sunny Fresh is the na­ tion’s second largest supplier of egg en­ trees, the sole supplier to several national restaurant chains. McDonald’s, a primary customer, uses its breakfast products in thousands of restaurants cast of the Missis­ sippi. according to the Journal article by Teri Banas. The Baldndgc award netted each employee a $300 lump sum bonus from Cargill besides a souvenir crystal egg. Melanic Kauffman was quoted from the viewpoint of the local Chamber of Com­ merce. Tribute was given Terry Profin, plant manager. He is only age 45. but is a 31-year veteran of Cargill Foods. Herbruck Farms of Saranac originated the business to compliment iu other poultry ventures - the chickery. the hennery and the Saranac buildings. Federal breakfast mandates for schools have increased sales of the egg products. Sunny Fresh is the largest supplier of processed egg products - scrambled eggs, omelets, french toast - to schools in 26 states, including Michigan. How many eggs does this require? The figure given is 100 million pounds of egg products. The liquid eggs come from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana. Wisconsin and Iowa. Sunny Fresh is a vital community asset with space for expansion on two acres adjacent to the Bonanza Road plant. All this began in 1994 with Hcrbrucks buying land and erecting the origi­ nal building, which has been expanded greMfy. Barry county is SMKing applicants for ■ custodian opening in the Building a Grounds Department BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (BARRY COUNTY) O'REILLY. RANCiUO. NITZ. ANDREWS. TURNBULL A SCOTT PC 12900 Hal Rd., Sto 350 Starling Heights. Ml 48313 THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Detauk has been made in the oondttorw of a mortgage made by RALPH OWEN KEELER JR and PRISCILLAE C. KEELER aka PRISCILLA C KEELER, husband and wde. to TMS Mortgage inc . Ob/a The Money Stare. Mortgagee, dated March 19, 1997 and recorded on March 24. 1997. in Uber 888. on page 896. Barry County Rr oorde. and reaeeigned to The Bank of Now York as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 28. 1997. Sanaa 1997-A-1. by Assign­ ment dated February 15.1998 and recorded Sep­ tember 14. 1998 Document No: 1017836. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is darned to be due at the dale hereof toe sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred NinetyThree and 36/100 (837.493.36) Dotera, including interest at 13.50% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w# be forectaood by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan, at 1XX) o'clock, on Thursday, Jan­ uary 27. 2000 Said premaes are situated in the Township of Carlton. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as: The West 350 feet of the North 374 feet of toe Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Tax Item No. 08-040-012-325-200-00 The redemption period shad be six months from the date erf such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600­ 3241 a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 16.199 THE BANK OF NEW YORK as Trustee under the Pooling and Serving Agreement dated February 28. 1997. Series 1997-A-1 Mortgagee The Money Store. Assignor of the Mortgagee O'REILLY. RANCIUO. NITZ. ANDREWS. ’URNBULL & SCOTT P.C. .Attorneys for Mortgagee 12900 Hal Road. Sutte 350 Staring Heights. Ml 48313-1151 Attn: Craig S Schoenherr. Sr. Telephone (810) 726-1000 (1/13) Iowa and Ljike Odessa will go to the While House to receive the nation's highest busi­ ness honor. The U.S. Commerce Depart­ ment selected it as the recipient of the Mal­ colm Baldridge National Quality award 1-800-310-9031 Salary starts at $8-13 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package Including medical Insurance and retire­ ment To obtain a copy of the job description and an application, contact the Barry County Administrators office at 220 w. State st., Hastings. Ml 49058. 616-948-4891. Applications must be received by 5.00 p.m. on 1-17-2000. Barry county Is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age. dis­ ability, marital or veterans status, sexual orientation or any other legally protect­ ed status. PART-TIME BUYER Ftexfab Divtsx-.i of F.H.I. Inc., a growing, lean manufacturer, ISO/QS9000 certified quality supplier of flexible hose and ducting is seeking candidates for a part-time buyer. 20-25 hours per week. 7:30 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. daily at our Hastings. Michigan plant. Flexfab has grown steadily since its founding 38 years ago. Working under general supervision, the Part-Time Buyer in the purchasing department is responsible for purchasing and expediting raw materials and supplies, involved with supplier selection, development and supplier performance control, maintains depart­ mental procedures as needed and responsible for performing all clerical functions Skills A Abilities Rtquirtd: Minimum requirement is High School graduate with emphasis on a business curricu­ lum being most appropriate. I -2 years of experience within an office environment with focus in purchasing or sales beneficial Must have excellent communication and organ­ ization skills. Experience working effectively in window based PC systems environ­ ment. with prior experience using Microsoft Word. Excel and Powerpoint very benefi­ cial. Must have the ability to effectively operate in our manufacturing software envi­ ronment to accomplish job-related functions. Willing to work an average 20-25 hours per week and to work occasional fulltime (40) hours weeks to support departmental workload, vacations & absences. Ftexfab offers excellent compensation and benefits Qualified candidates should sub­ mit their resume in confidence to: Human Resource Manager 1699 West M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 FlEXFAt HORIZONS INTtKNATtOHAl «C COMMtmO TO OCRLFNO Cynthia Sue Grant. Charlotte. I �6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 6. 2000 thought they looked “nicer.” b If the woman who wrote to you m«b to spend the rest of her life playing sccoftiddle because her boyfriend cannot tKis STATE OF MTCMGAN W THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT ORCUTT DIVISION ORDER FOR PUBLICATION FBa No.: SB-B04-CH ROBERT HULA. IndependwK Personal Representative of the ESTATE OF EVA HULA, deceased. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS. DEVISEES OR ASSIGNS OF L B HILLS (afo/a Luther B HBa) CORNELIA HILLS, deceased Defendant Jeffrey L Ybungama (P4O383) Attorney tof Pi»ntifl JEFFREY L YOUNGSMA PC 9952 Cherry VMtoy Ave SE Sle A Caledonia. Ml 49316 (616) 891-9310 At a seteion d said Court, held in the Circuit Courtroom the City of Hastings Barry County. Mchigen this 9th day ot Doc 1999 PRESENT HON JAMES H FISHER Circuit Judge Upon conoderabon of foe Vented Motion ot PtamW! and the Affidavit n Support thereof, at­ testing to the fact that the Defendants in 8ns ac­ tion cannot be personalty served with a Sum­ mons and a copy of the Comptent herein be­ cause their identities and present whereabouts are unknown and mat put*catoon of notice ot tha action m a newspaper of general cvcdakon ts most Nkely to give notice to Defendants and it ap­ pearing to ttws Court that PtenMt. after dAgent toqusv, has been unable to ascertain the Defen­ dants tdentitication or residences either within or without the State al Michigan, and it further ap­ pearing that personal service ot Summons and Compiamt in fob action cannot be made on De­ fendants tor the above stated reasons, and that mateng would be fruitless and that pubftcation te beet moans available to apprise Defendants of me pendency of this action. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Deien dants. dssignaee and unknown heirs, assign* ot CB HBa aft/a Luther B HMs and Comote HB* and al other unknown owners and ctemants. shafi on or before me 9m day ot March 2000. serve their answers on Jeffrey L Youngsma, at­ torney tor Plaintiff. whose address is 9952 Cherry Wdtey Avenue. SE. Sute A, Caledonia. Michigan 49316, or take such other action as may be per­ mitted oy law Failure to comply wtm this Order •B result in a judgment by default agamst me De­ fendants tor me relief demanded in the Complaint Mad in mis Court IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be pubtehed once each week tor three consecutive weeks m me Hastings banner, a newspaper in general circulation hereby desig­ nated as moat Htey to give notice to the Defen­ dants Pubfecation shaft occur wtihin me County ot Barry, Stale ot Mtohigan IT tS FURTHER ORDERED mat the test putAcaiton at this Order be made within fourteen (14) days from the dete at entry ot this Order; end that mating a copy ot Ms Order ba dapensod wrth bscauae Ptentif! cannot, wtih reasonable dtegenoa. ascertain a place where the Defendants probably receive matter transmitted by mail Honorable James H Reher Omuit Judge Drafted by Jeffrey L Youngsma JEFFREY L YOUNGSMA, PC 9962Cherry MteeyAve. BE Sute A Catodorte. Ml 49316 (616) 89’ -9310 dO ktottea at Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WL OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default nas been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by WHbam James Anthony a single man and Atone Airhart an unmarried woman (original mortgagors) to First Chcagc NBD Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated May 19. 1996. and recorded on May 29. 1998 in Document No 1012682, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registra­ tion System. Inc. Assignee by an assignment dated November 2,1999. which was recorded on November 15. 1999. m Document No 1038004. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum ot NINETY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-THREE AND 80/100 dollars (697.593 80) including interest at 7 350% per an­ num Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w« be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings, Ml at 1 00 p.m on January 20. 2000 Sato premtaes are situated m TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Parcel 1 A parcel of land in the West 1/2 ot the Southeast 1/4 Section 36. Town 1 North, Range 8 West. Johnstown Township, Berry County. Michi­ gan. described a*: Beginning at a point on the South line ot said Section 36. distant North 89 de­ gree 05 minutes 50 seconds West. 384.23 feel from the Southeast 1/8 comer on the South bne of said Section 36 and; running thence North 89 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds West along said South kne 534 65 feet the West kne of the East 56 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 ot said Section 36 thence North 00 degrees 2* min­ utes 10 seconds East along said West Rne. 446 91 feet to the Southerly line of Consumers Power Company Fee Stop, thence South 72 dagreet 4 seconds 30 minutes East along said Southerly line 727 92 test, thence South 94 de­ grees 19 minutes 10 seconds West 290 80 feet to the piece of beginning Parcel 2 parcel of land in the West 1/2 ot the Southeast 1M of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 at said Section 36. distant South 00 degree 24 minutes 10 seconds West 19 65 feet from the center ot the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 36 and; running thence South 00 degree 24 minutes 10 seconds West, along said East kne. 807.71 teat to the Northerly tine 959 75 feet to the West Sne of the East 56 seres o( the West 1/2 of toe Southeast 1/4 ot said section 36; thence North 00 degree 24 minutes 10 seconds East along said West kne, 515 36 test; thence North 86 degrees 55 minutes 57 seconds East 379 89 feet, thence South 88 degrees 45 minutes 50 seconds East 539 91 test to the place of begmning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) frem 9» date of such sate Deled: December 9. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1304 Trott 6 Trot. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Rood Suite 100 Bingham Fr.rms. Ml 48025 Rte 8991011132 Falcons (1/6) HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MOUSE Of PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Hope Twmship Zoning Ordnance wB bo hold on Wednesday. January 12, 2000. at 730 pm at foe H0|.e Townsrvp Hal on M-43 between Schertz and Hood Lake Roods wtevn Hope Township Ptoses toko further notice foot foe matters to bo conekfered ot foe public heanng inckjdo foe 1. The proposed amendment of Section 2.1 ot foe Hope Township Zoning Ordinance so as to revise toe definition ot 'structure* so as to exclude fences, wefts and septic systems. 2. The proposed amendment of Section 2.1 ot foe Hope Townsh^ Zoning Ordnance so as to amend the doftnteons ot -Oveftng. Sm^o-tamly.* -Dwofting. Two-tetey.* -Dweiting. Muttiptetamfty.* Dwettng Una.* -Famfty* and *M 'Me Home * 3. The proposed amendment of Sections 17.1.B and 18.1 .A of foe Hope Township Zoning Ordinance to rood. 'one smgte-family dweftmg on each parcel (tot).* 4. The proposed amendment of Section 19.1 of foe Hope Township Zoning Ordinance so as to amend Subsection A to add reference to Section 18.1 A and to detote foe existing Subsection B and re-tetter foe luftcioquent subsections accordingly 5. The proposed amendment of Section 8.2.C of foe Hope Township Zoning Ordinance per­ taining to establishing foe minimum setback requirements tor lawful non-conforming lots ot record 6. The proposed amendment ot Section 11.5.A ot foe Hoc? Township Zoning Ordinance pertammg to establishing the minimum building setback requirements tor tots abutting a lake, stream, pond or marsh. 7. The proposed repeal of Section 14.2.B of foe Hope Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to temporary occupancy of a recreational vehicle or tent 8. The proposed amendment ot Section 17.1 A ot the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance so as mother to butt out, she is in for some ftxh times. - Happily Divorced in Pa. Dear Divorced: There is a difference V Infertile stress Dear Ann Landers: You did your readers a disservice by giving the impression that if infertile couples would “just relax” they could conceive. This might work for the lucky few, but it docs NOT work for the rest of us. There arc over 6 million women who arc currently seeking advice, diagnosis and treatment for infertility. Technology is get­ ting better every day, and some couples arc finally achir ing their dream of becoming parents, but I he cost is high, and yes, it is stressful. But please get it right. Ann. Infer­ tility causes stress, not the other way around. - New Orleans. Dear New Orleans: You arc right. The wet noodle comes out of semi-retirement. Keep reading for more clobbering. It was richly deserved: From Seattle: I am a 29-year-old woman with polycystic ovarian syndrome. No amount of relaxing will help me get preg­ nant. I have a hormonal imbalance, which means I can’t ovulate. I resent being told to relax. I have suffered many insensitive comments from parents who think they know everything about pregnancy. Your col­ umn gave them more ammunition. Fbr most unfortunate women (and men), infertility is a medical condition, not an emotional prob­ lem. Anywhere, USA: I was insulted by your column on infertility. The reason I was un­ able to conceive is because my ovaries were encased in endometrial tissue. Relaxing could not help me. Anonymous in Michigan: I was stunned by your advice to “relax” in order to get pregnant. I agree that some relaxing might help, but for most of us, it won’t make any difference. My husband was bom with a chromosome disorder, and he produces no sperm. Wc will have to use donor sperm to conceive. Please be aware that most infer­ tile couples need medical assistance. Houston: I was thrilled that you could come up with five letters from people who succeeded in getting pregnant by relaxing. However, most of those examples came from couples who bad been told they were infertile 20 or 30 yean Ago. I suspect those people were simplytttH*diagnoeed. This sort of 'evidence" djKvpoJ impn^ft-np. _> . I have a hormonal imbalance that pre­ vents me from ovulating, and this condition is quite common in women of child-bearing age. After ife months of treatment with a specialist, I am now pregnant with the help of medical technology and fertility drugs. For most infertile couples, insurance covers little or none of the expense of treatment. Your column will not help correct that. Minneapolis: Someone should tell my fallopian tubes that all I need to do is relax to get pregnant. I have suffered through three painful ectopic pregnancies in the last four years, which could hardly be consid­ ered relaxing. My final option for preg­ nancy is in-vitro fertilization, an expensive and daunting process, with no guarantee of success. lt*h depressing. New York: One of your readers wondered whal the statistic was for women who be­ came pregnant after adopting. I can tell her - less than 10 percent. Stress does NOT cause blocked fallopian tubes, polycystic ovaries, endometriosis or a low sperm count. San Diego: When you printed one letter about someone who became pregnant after adopting, I expected you would hear from others who had a similar experience. No one is going to write out of the blue and say, “Dear Ann: I just adopted a baby, and I'm not pregnant yet. How come?" A lot of in­ fertile couples wiH be angry with you. but I'm glad you printed that column of infer­ tility and relaxing. Now. you will hear from the rest of us. Secret Party Dear Ann Landers: I am angry and up­ set with my parents, and I hope you can help me get over it. My daughter, “Penelope.” just turned 11 years old. My parents know 1 do not believe in giving extravagant birthday parties for to impose minimum tot area requirements for foe keeping of horses, cows, swine, sheep, goats, llamas, ostriches or other anmais of comparable size (other than dogs) 9 The proposed establishment of a new Article XVtl-A in the Hope Township Zoning Ordinances esiaimshrng the *RR* Rural Residential Zoning District and setting forth foe uses allowed in this zoning district as weft as the minimum area regulations pertaming to the same. Written comments w# be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing by the Hope Township Ctefk at the Township HaN at any time during regular business hours up to the date of foe heanng and may further bo recurved by foe Planrng Commisston at the hear- •V ____ _ ______ _ _____ The Hope Tbwnahto Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes m the above-mentioned proposed amendments at or following the pubic hearing. Anyone interested in reviewing the proposed amendments and/or the existing Zoning Ordinance pertinent to the above may examine a copy of the same at the Hope Townsfep Hal dunng regular busmess hours of regular business days hereafter until the time ot the hearing and may turttier examine the same at foe public hearing Hone Township wB provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed material bemg considered at foe hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon tour (4) days* notice to the Hope Township Ctefk. tnoivtouais with daabtties requiring auxi.ary atos or services should contact foe Hope Township Ctork at the address or telephone number listed betow. Sylvia W. Forster, Ctork HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 (816)943-2464 BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER tween a mothcr-in-law who digs up yor flowers and one who gives you a showi cunain because you don’t have the mone to buy one. Not every mother-in-law wfi children this age. Penelope spent the early afternoon with a few friends, and everyone had a great time. That evening, my parents picked up Penelope with the excuse of tak­ ing her out to dinner. When they came home, .^enclopc was carrying what was left of a birthday cake, and balloons and gifts from several members of the family. I am furious. Not only did my parents plan a birthday party for my daughter be­ hind my beck, but they did not include me. Am I wrong to be upset? Please give me some advice before this turns into a major mess. - Angry in Louisiana. Dear Angry: Your parents were wrong to plan a party for your daughter without telling you and inviting you to be present. I suspect they thought you might have vetoed the festivities had you known in advance. It’s perfectly OK if you didn’t want to en­ tertain the family for Penelope’s birthday, but you cannot control what your parents do. Tell them you will not interfere if they wish to give Penelope a birthday party next year, but you would appreciate being in­ cluded, or at the very least, informed. Meddling mom buys something for her son’s new home is ft meddling control freak. It is obvious, how­ ever, that your mothcr-m-law was much too involved in your life, and you were lucky to get out. Heart symptoms Dear Ann Landers: My wonderful wife of 37 years recently died of a heart attack. I’m sure she would be alive today if her doctor had taken her symptoms more seri­ ously For three weeks. “Jane" complained of a backache, shoulder ache and a burning chest. Her doctor prescribed a nasal spray. Five days later, the woman who was the center of my life was dead on the floor. Since her death. I have been told that doctors frequently fail to recognize symp­ toms of heart problems in women. Please tell your readers and their doctors to pay at­ tention to these symptoms, and other aches and pains, because something may be aeriously wrong. - Heartbroken in Mississippi. Dear Mississippi: You told them, and I thank you. Are you aware that more Ameri­ can women die of heart disease than all can­ cers combined, and they die in total num­ bers greater than men with cardiovascular problems? Those are the facts. Sir. Dear Ann Landen: I just about jumped out of my chair when I read your response to the woman whose boyfriends mother had taken it upon henelf to hang pictures and shower curtains in their new home. You advised her to say nothing until she could replace them, and to be grateful her future mother-in-law is so “caring." Welcome to the new millennium, Annie. 1 lived through that private hell, and have one word for that gid. RUN. My ex-mother­ in-law came from the same mold. Not only would she decide what wasn’t “correct" in our home, she would proceed to “fix” it. One day, she dug up some flowers in my garden, and replanted them where she -•■IL- ■: LiptfZ Lrttnl 3d! wbuiom BOY, Xavier Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 27, 1999 at 4:39 a.m. to Jennifer Alton and Jason Brown. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 23 inches long. BOY, Wyatt John, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Dec. 27, 1999 at 11:01 a.m. to Ray and Kimberly Smith of Dchon. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 1/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Lane Thomas, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 22, 1999 at 2:14 a.m. to Sarah and Mark Allen of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Jordan John, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Dec. 20. 1999 at 9:47 a.m. to John and Anne Mutschler of Wayland. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Dalton M., bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 20, 1999 at 2:15 p.m. to Jody and Chad Ulrich of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs and 21 inches long. GIRL, Sara Ann, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 20, 1999 at 5:52 p.m. to Tylcnc DcPypcr and Ron Smith Jr. of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Drugs on everywhere. They re easy to get, easy to use and even easier to get hooked on Ifyou have questions about drugs, von need Ann Landers ‘ booklet. "The Lowdown on Dope." Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, cfa Ann Landers. P.0 Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send S4.55.)Tb find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. -tywi ••nttrjtr/irti utu to vincj : GIRL, Jenifer Lynn, born at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 17, 1999 at 7:07 p.m. to Tam­ my and Mark Johnston of Delton. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Cassandra Elizabeth, bom at Pen-, nock Hospital on Dec. 17. 1999 at 10:10 a.m. to Christopher and Suzanne Austin of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 8 3/4 ozs.and 19 inches long. BOY, Brice Robert, bom at Pennock .Hos­ pital on Dec. 18. 1999 at 10.58 a.m. to ftun and Jim Livermore of Vermontville. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 9 1/2 ozs. and 20 3/4 inches long. GIRL, Samantha Kay, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 17, 1999 at 8:30 a.m. to Janet Rafferty and Brad Totten of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 7 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long GIRL, Elizabeth Lois, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 18, 1999 to Christine Danis of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Timothy Payne, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 16, 1999 at 4:30 a.m. to Lonnie Cary and Niki Earl of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Emmalee Jo-Ann, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 20, 1999 at 8:25 a.m. to Heather and David Leiter of Clarksville. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Ryan Michael, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Doc. 15. 1999 at 11:09 a.m. to Michael and Amy Klein of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. I 3/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. CITY OF HASTINGS Ordinance No. 325 An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map for the City of Hastings, Michigan, Section 90-212 of the Hastings Code. The City of Hastings ordains that the zoning map of the City of Hastings. Sec­ tion 90-212 of The Hastings Code be amended to provide that zoning of the property described as 1616 South Hanover Street from R-S Suburban Resi­ dential to B-2 General Business District. Legal Description: THAT PORTION OF CITY OF HASTINGS LOT 17 SUPERVISOR GLAS­ GOWS ADDITION EX N 19 FT ALSO EX COM SE COR Lot 17. TH N 130 FT. TH W 150 FT. TH S 130 FT THE 150 FT TO POB: LOCATED 20 FEET EAST OF THE ORDINARY HIGH WATER LINE OF FALL CREEK AND WEST OF TH EXISTING B-2 ZONE This Ordinance shall take effect after publication within fifteen (15) days of enactment. Moved by May and supported by White that the ordinance above be adopted as read 1-800-310-9031 - REWAKDS- Yeas: Nine Nays: None Absent: None I. Evenl Manshum. City Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing constitutes a true copy of an ordinance introduced by the City Council of the City at Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, at a meeting on December 28. 1999. and adopted at a meeting of the City Council on the 28th day ot December. 1999 Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk �Tho Haainfl! Banrw - Thursday. January«.2000- Pafla» Another Barry County Civil War Veteran First Lieutenant Daniel E. Birdsall at age 22. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Daniel E. Birdsall was bom the son of James G. Birdsall who had come to Hast­ ings m 1858. Daniel E. Birdsall was bom in Westchester County, N.Y. on Oct. 10, 1842. He was 16 years old when he arrived m Hastings with his parents. In 1858, the town of Hastings consisted of a few stores and houses, which were located in a clearing in the semi-wilderness It was accessible by stage line from Battle Creek and Grand Rapids, or ox carts and wagons and by horseback and walking. Daniel Birdsall lived the life of a pioneer lad. He would tell stones about shooting squirrels in the woods, which cowered the area that is now the second ward of Hast­ mgs. He attended Hastings schools and spent his youth m a relatively carefree man­ ner Then came word of the hreatenmg rebel­ lion between the northern states and the southern states. The young men of Barry County and Hastings began anticipating that their services would be needed. They began meeting and holding drills to prepare for this event. George Smith, who was the editor of a local newspaper, raised 100 men for the first Michigan Third Infantry. This unit of volunteers included the men who were dolled in the Ball Room of the Globe Hotel by Major Jordan of Woodland. Daniel E. Birdsall and his father. James G., were members of this group, along with many other Barry County men. in April of 1861, the recruits suited for Grand Papids in wagons, to join their regi­ ment. A large group of Hastmgs citizens accompanied them as far as Ingram's Tav­ ern, tn Irving Township, north and west of Hastings. Here there was a picnic dinner held by the people for the departing soldiers relatives and fnends. The crowds then returned home, while the volunteers contin­ ued on their way to Grand Rapids, where they would join their regiment and go on to dangers and hardship they had not even dreamed about The Third Infantry was the first regiment Daniel E Birdsall as an older citizen of Hastings. organized m this portion of the state and the second mustered in for three years and the third from Michigan to take to the Helds. It consisted of men from Allegan, Barry, Clinton, Eaton. Gratiot, Ionia, Kent, Muskegon, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, and Ottawa counties. They gathered tn Grand Rapids Barry County men were mustered into Companies A, C.E.F. AK, for some Allegan recruits joined Company I. Barry County sent approximately 150 men to this regiment. There were 1,040 officers and enlisted men in the regiment when it left Grand Rapids on June 13, 1861. They were sent directly to the seat of the war on rhe Potomac River. They first went into action at Blackburn's Ford, a skirmish preliminary to the disas­ trous battle of Bull Run. The corps, which included the Third Michigan Infantry, cov­ ered the retreat of the disorganized federal army. The Michigan Third Infantry wintered in Alexandria, Va , as a unit of the Army of the Potomac. They then participated in all of the battles during General McClelland Peninsula campaign One of the leading generals of the time was Phil Kearney, who was a Mexican War veteran. He was later killed during a daring escapade at Chantilly, f'aniel Birdsall told of often seeing him riding a large white horse and his units wearing the red Kearney patch. Daniel E. Birdsall took part in a series of important battles and campaigns. He was in the battles of Fair Oaks, Williamsburg, the battle of the Wilderness, Spottsylvania. Under Grant he took part in the early morn­ ing charge upon the Confederate lines dur­ ing the battle of Cold Harbor. This resulted in the capture of 8,000 prisoners. He was commissioned as a second lieu­ tenant on June 10, 1864, just before the bat­ tle of Cold Harbor. In that battle he had command of Company’s E and B, which had been consolidated and transferred to the Fifth Michigan Infantry. The Third was PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on January 19. 2000 at 7:30 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) Io be considered at this Public Hear­ ing include, tn brief, the following. 1. Special Land Use Permit filed by Robert VanKeuren for 14899 Doster Road. Plainwell Michigan 49080 for a two-family dwelling (parcel number 08-012­ 030-008-25) per Section 6 6 B.4.I. and Article VII ot the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance The property m question is located in the "A" Agricultural District. 2 Special Land Use Permit filed by Robert VanKeuren tor 19895 Doster Road, Plainwell. Michigan 49080 tor a two-family dwelling (parcel number 08-012­ 030-008-20) per Section 6 6 B.4.f. and Article VII of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance The property m question is located in the “A" Agricultural District 3 Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission tor this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit wntten comments on these special land use permit applications at the address below Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of pnnted materials being considered at the heanng upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk Individ­ uals with disabilities requiring auxiliary axis or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. RW——1««- *^*---------- r- ।-. mmlaalnr rTBirreviHe townsiiip runningf-ji uoiimriuroi ’ Robert Kull, Secretary PrairievHie Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Road Dalton, Michigan 49046 formed into four companies, which formed the right of the Fifth Michigan during the battle of Chancellorsville. Lieutenant Bird­ sall was promoted to first lieutenant on Sept. 5, 1864. During the battle of Hatcher's Run he was shot through the arm by a sniperIs bullet, while deploying some of his men to fill a gap in the line. He was carried to the field hospital in the rear and remained there until rebel's fire caused the hospital to be moved. He was then sent home to Hastings to recover. The war soon ended and he did not return to the front. Mr. Birdsall was one of three men in his Company E to be awarded the Kearney Cross for distinguished and meritorious conduct. James G. Birdsall, father of Daniel Bird­ sall, who had entered service at the same lime and in the same company, •erved as a private. He was discharged on Sept. I, 1863, due to a disability. He returned to Hastings following his discharge. Following his discharge from the mili­ tary, Daniel Birdsall returned to Hastings to resume his recuperation from his wounds and his life as a citizen of Hastings and Bar­ ry County. In December, 1864, he married Sarah D. McClellan, who was the daughter of one of the county^ earliest settlers, Daniel McClellan. He worked at his trade as a carpenter for a number of years, and then he took up fanning a few miles cast of town on Section No. 34, Hastings Township. When he retired from fanning, he again moved back to the city of Hastings to a home on East Thom Street where he lived until his death at age 74, in 1917. When Hastings became a city in 1871 he was elected to the first City Council. He had also been a member of the last village council, elected in 1870. He was a Republi­ can and very earnest about his party affliation. He served as an aiderman from the First Ward in 1907 and from 1910 to 1914 he was the county Grain commissioner. At his funeral, in 1917, the honorary pall­ bearers were Colonel Crawford of Belding; Comrade Patterson erf Grand Ledge; Com­ rades William Pairtie ‘arid M b Reed' of Hastings, all who had served through the war with Mr. Birdsall. Other bearers were Archie A. Anderson, Charles G Weissert, John Weissert and Henry B. Sheldon. The burial was in River­ side Cemetery, Hastings. Sara D. McClellan Birdsall died in 1932 at age 87, and is also buried in Riverride Cemetery in Hastings. Source Archives. Hastings Banner. His­ tory of Allegan and Barry Counties, 1880 The Civil Htir Almanac. 1983. LEGAL NOTICE Notto* of Mortgage Forwcto*ur* Sala TWS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO CPU PCT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has baan made in th* condfoons of a mortgage made by Rodney O. Kester and Jsnniter Keeler, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Fleet Mortgage Corp.. Mortgagee, dated June 20. 1986. and recorded on July 1,1986 in Uber 605. on Page 248. Barry County Records. Michr . and re-recorded on October 23. 1996 in Uba. 676. Pago 251, Barry County Records and was assigned by said mort­ gage to the MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DE­ VELOPMENT AUTHOF..TY, a pubic body corpo­ rate and politic, as assignee by an assignment dated Juno 20.1986, which was recorded on Oc­ tober 23. 1996, in Uber 676. on Pago 258, bony County Records, and re-rocorded on August 5, 1987. in Uber Document No. 1000080. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum ot FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE ANO 02/100 ($51.563.02), includ­ ing interest al 7.100% per annum, said mortgage re-rocorded again on August 5, 1997 in Docu­ ment No. 1000059. and said assignment re­ recorded again on November 19. 1997 in Docu­ ment No. 1004323. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ia hereby given that said mort­ gage w* be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, and some part of them, at pub­ ic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml al 1:00 p.m., on January 27.2000. Sato premises are sfruttled in TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Commencing at a point 104 rods North of the Southeast comer ot Section 16. Town 4 North. Range 7 West, thence West 20 rods, thence North 100 feet, thence East 20 rods, thence South 100 feet to the piece ot beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 194-’-CL 600.3241a. in which case foe redempt on period shall be 30 days from the date of such sfra. Dated: December 16.1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-583-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *991112838 Hawks (1/13) Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles C. Wilkins a married man and Margaret Jean Wikins his wife (original mortgagors) to CON­ SECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP. MVa Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 18. 1996, and recorded on May 28. 1996 in Uber 1012485, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY AND 42/100 doHars ($62,720.42). including interest at 14.450% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and me statute in such case made and provided, notice ia hereby given that eaid mort­ gage wfl be foredosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, Ml al 1:00 p.m.. on February 10, 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, Barry County, Michigan. and wo de­ scribed as: A parcel of land located in the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North, Rango 8 Wool. Hastings Town­ ship. Barry County, Michigan, described ae fol­ lows: Beginning at the Northeast comer of the above described land; thence West 220 teat, thence South 198 forz. thence East 220 toot, thence North 198 toot to the place of beginning. The redemption period shefl bo 8 mooth(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 30.1998 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. 248-583-1302 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham farms. Ml 48025 Flo *991214256 Tigers (1/27) Nottco of Mortgage Foredreure Beto TH» FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE ORTAM WIL M USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the condition* of a mortgage made bv Mark A Eyer and Lori B. Eyer husband and wito (original mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, A Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated Sep­ tember 29. 1995, and recorded on October 10. 1995 in Uber 642. on Page 108, Barry County Records. Mchigan. and was assigned by mesne assignment* Io PNC Mortgage Corp, of emeries. *»*ign** by an aaaignmont dated Saptomhr 30. 1996. which was recorded on November 13. 1998, in Document *1020850. Barry County SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEV­ ENTY-NINE AND 267100 doser* ($67,279 26). in­ ducing interest at 8 625% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice i* hereby given that said mort­ gage wfl be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, st the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, Mi st 1 CO p m. .on February 3, 2000. Said premise* are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 36. 38 and 44 ot Wildwood. Plat according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1. of Plats Page 6C The redemption period shefl be 8 month(») from th* dato of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. fri which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dK> si such sate. Dated December 23.1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1303 Trott & Trott. P.C. - Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *990202098 Ravens (1-20) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS ARM MA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in conditions of a certain Mortgage made by CANDACE L. THWAITES. a angle person, ot 1792 Hickory Road, Battie Creek. Michigan. 49017. to Kalama­ zoo Mortgage Company dated May 13.1994. as­ signed io Empire National Bank of Traverse Cty. a national banking association of 1227 East Front Street. Traverse City. Michigan. 49886. by As­ signment of Mortgage dated May 13. 1994, wtti the Mortgage end Assignment recorded In the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry m the State of Michigan on May 20. 1094, at Uber 605, Pages 546-554, on which Mortgage there ts claimed to bo duo at the date of this No­ ties for principal and interest, the sum of $58,765.62; and no proceedings having been tnstrtuted to recover the debt now remaining se­ cured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained In said Mort­ gage has become operative: NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday. January 13.2000, at 1 DO p.m , tionNBerftofTravorreaty.TraveroeClty.Mcte gan. doos pay on or prior to the date of said sate; said premise* are described in said Mortgree as tottows. to-wtt: Land situated in the Township of Johnstown, County of Barry and State of Mchigon. de­ scribed as: LOT 4 OF BLOCK 1 OF PAULMA BEACH ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 2. ALSO THAT PARCEL OF LAND LYING BETWEEN THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LOTS 1,2, 3. 4 ANO 5 OF BLOCK 1 OF PAUUNA BEACH. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. ANO THE SHORE OF FINE LAKE. BEMG SITUATED Oh THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST IM OF SECTION 30. TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST Commonly known as 1792 Hickory Road. Bette Creek. Michigan. 49017. The redemption period as provided by tow is six (6) months from the date of Vw sate EMPIRE NATIONAL BANK OF TRAVERSE CITY. Mortgagee SMITH & JOHNSON. ATTORNEYS. PC. BY: H Wendell Johnson (P24247) Attorney for Mortgagee 603 Bay Street - P.O. Box 705 Traverse City. Ml 49685-0705 (231)946-0700 Dated: December 6,199D Golf More. Pay Less. GOLF PRIVILEGE CLUB AME RICAN Li.'NG ASSOCIATION. (800) LUNG-USA IM an MM at a rMc enle fa to MMa • NOTICE • PUBLIC HEARING Of the HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday. January 26. 2000 • 7:30 p.m. HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD REZONING FROM AR TO RL-2 Request by Kirk Pasche to rezone from AR to RL-2 twelve parcels and an easement for land accessed by Leeward Shores Dove described as bordered on west by north-south 1M line of Section 21. on north by Lake 21, on south by Cloverdale Road, on east by land owned by Kirk Pasche. afl located m Sec­ tion 21. Hope Township. T2N. R9W. Barry County. Ml The application, legal description and map may be viewed during regular business hours on Wednesdays 9 a m to 12 noon and 1 p.m to 3 p m at the Hope Town­ ship Hail located at 5463 S Wall Lake Road on M-43 Wntten comments wil be accepted by the Clerk by mail or dunng regular business hours in regard to the above request up to the bme of the public hearing Hope Towriship will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary ante and services, such as signors tor the hear­ ing impaired and audio tapes of printed material be*r>g considered at the heanng. to individuals with disabilities at the heanng upon five days notice to the Hope Town­ ship Clerk Individuals wrth disabilrties reqwnng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below A meeting of the Planning Commission will be held im­ mediately toh.nwmg the hearing to decide on the above requests anu any other business that may legally come before this Board Sylvia W. Forster Hope Township Clerk 5463 S. Wan Lake Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 948-246^ — CLOVOtDALC ROAD �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thusday, January 6. 2000 Area spikers are tourney champs... I < me h think < I it All-around golden effort give DK spikers a first Bowling really catching on for young athletes Al first I was a little bit of a skeptic, but witnessing positive results has helped me realize that bowling can be not only an enjoyable activity, but also a healthy alternative for many of our youth who are looking for something to do. Bowling rolled onto the prep scene last year and in areas like Middleville. Caledonia and Hastings, the sport is a genuine strike for many young and inspired athletes. Steve Wiersum. owner of the Middle Villa ia Middleville, is helping to teach the sport to bowlers in Middleville and Caledonia. Wiersum serves as the coach for both the Caledonia High School and Thornapple Kellogg High School (Middleville) teams that compete in a Grand Rapids area prep league. "It (bowling) is one of a few sports that is life-loag." Wiersum said. "It has some neat features to it: (so) we have tried to make a go of iL* The prep teams from Caledonia and TK are sponsored by the Middle Villa and compete in the league's Southeast Division. Also included in that division are Wayland, East Kentwood. Lowell and Forest Hills Central. Like other prep sports, prep bowling has conference and division tournaments Some 30 schools in the greater Grand Rapids area now have learns and this is only the second year of the program. In the word's of Wiersum. it u a “great sun to IL" The Hastings Bowl also offers area youth a chance to get off the streets and to enjoy lhe healthy activity of bowling. On Tuesdays, some 14 teams of juniors ages 6-12 lake to the lanes. On Thursdays. IS Seams of juniors 6-12 and 13-21 aim to roil their best scores. And on Saturdays, lhe Mayors league is held for some 10-12 teams of bowlers ages 13­ 21. The coaching for those leagues is handled b- Martha Laubaugh and Stacey McKee. John Jacobs of the Hastings Bowl said the local laaes has seen "a steady inrreasr* in young bowlers. He also said that the sport is "really picking up* for rhe current generation. "We have found that a lot of kids are corrung in to bowl." Jacobs said. Not all athletes are 6-5 and can slam a basketball. 200 pounds and can punish an opposing ball carrier, or 6-2 and can leap above a net aad spike a volleyball. Prep bowling offers our youth another chance to get into something that could be beneficial io their lives. Most bowling alleys do sell alcohol — like most golf courses do — and that is a little bit of a concern. But if lhe alcohol is kept out of reach, or in a controlled environment, during the limes of die youth leagues then maybe lhe activity can be considered a healthy alternative. The Michigan High School Bowling Conference u patterned after existing programs in New York and Illinois. The conference's goal is listed as such: to provide every high school student in Michigan with the opportunity to represent their school/community in the sport of bowling. Besides lhe cost of uniforms, transportation. coaches' salaries aad awards (you figure most bowlers already have their own equipment), bowling can virtually be enjoyed at a minimum cost And if that's the case, then youth bowling leagues could be considered priceless. The goal, according to the Bowling Centers of Michigan, is to become an MHSAA accredited letter sport that is played throughout the stale. If the goal is reached or if it is not is really not as important as lhe fact that high school bowling is giving our youth another healthy alternative Even someone who has bowled just twice in his life (once on a date in the ole' WMU lanes and lhe other between the legs during a trip to Fresno) can realize the importance in having another healthy alternative. • Broncos Lose Two Football Coaches: Offensive coordinator Bill Cubit and offensive line coach Sam Pittman from the Western Michigan University coaching staff have announced their resignations in order to accept similar positions at the University of Missouri. Cubit spent three seasons as lhe offensive coordinator on Gary Darnell's staff. Last season, the Broncos ranked 11th nationally in passing offense (311.8 yards per game). 23rd in scoring oflense (31.1 points per game) and 23th in total offense (413.3 yards per game) among the 114 NCAA Division I schools. Cubit is replacing Andy Moeller as the offensive coordinator at Missouri, who is taking an assistant coaching job at the University of Michigan Haman spent just one year at WMU aad helped direct a Bronco offensive line that paved the way for 1,000-yard rusher Robert Sanford and provided protection for record-setting quarterback Tim Lesser. Lester and WMU tackle Charlie Knapp were starters on the Nonh squad at the Blue-Gray post-season aBelm game. Oar of WMU-s best-qgtasire deyr in 1999 came against the Missouri Tigers. The Broncos amassed 423 offensive yards, including four touchdown passes, in a 48­ 34 loss on Sept. 18 in Columbia. Mo. "Having Bill and Sam move on to the Big 12 institution ia indicative of the kind of nrional recognition our program is receiving." Darnell said. These gentle: en played an important role ia our program's success." * BCC Title Another Great Achievement: The 1999 sports season included many great area achievements and some of those we mentioned in last Thursday's Hossmys Bodner. But one feat that was not was the Barry County Christian basketball team winning the ACSI Stale tournament and competing in Warsaw, Ind al the regional tournament. BCC won its division al the regional (Division II for teams under 1,000 in enrollment) before eventually falling to a talemed team from the Chicago area. The Eagles starting lineup included Colin Randall at center, Tony Rozema aad Adam Winegar al forward. Rob Stuut at point and Josh Lamphere al shooting guard. Other key members included Brian Chapman. Neil Chapman and David Thompson. Rozema could be considered BCCs "MVP" of the tourney, Winegar was the three-point artist and Lamphere was a peril Ur nt penetruer. Talk to you soon. Serving. Attacking. Defending. The Delton Kellogg High School varsity volleyball squad did it all Thursday, Dec. 30 and earned first place honors at the Lawton Tournament. After Finishing second in their pool, coach Rhonda Sturgeon's spikers won three times in the playoffs to claim the gold. The day started off fine for the Lady Panthers, but not great. In pool play. DK split with the host Blue Devils (13-13, 5­ 15). beat Eau Claire (13-7,15-9) and split with Lawrence (15-7.13-15). Next up was Hartford in the quarters and DK won easily in two games. 15-10, 15-3. Lawton again proved to be a lough foe in the semifinals, but Sturgeon's team pulled out a three-game triumph. 10-15, 15-12, 15-9. The third game was decided by a rally score. "I don't think that we missed any scores in the rally score game," Sturgeon said of the third game success versus Lawton. Serving was in lhe coach's words a “huge factor" in the 15-12. 8-15, 15-11 victory over Edwardsburg during the finals. Teamwork was anothe' reason why the Lady Panthers prevailed. Sturgeon said. "They worked together as a team," Sturgeon said. They did not panic, (but) stayed cool and calm." Delton's all-around efforts made firstplace accolades a reality. "Serving was a huge strength, (but we also) attacked the ball a lol and quite a few girls played good defense." Sturgeon said. "Il was such a good win that came right before our KVA (Kalamazoo Valley Association league) games." Those KVA games began Wednesday as lhe Lady Panthers traveled to Kalamazoo to face Hackett DK plays Permfield at home Thursday, Jan. 13. At Lawton, a number of Lady Panthers made key contributions. Setter Lisa Wilcockson made 53 assists. Sarah Kotrba had 7 kills and 30 digs. Alison Thornton had 6 sendpe aces and 16 digs. Amber Nonrtskey haat Mis aad Rachael Champion made 24MPA~ JVs spikf atNDK... Portage Central was the Ug winner at the Dec. 30' Deltqn Kellogg Junior Amber Noviskey (7), shown here in Delton Kellogg's Dec. 15 match with Hastings. blasted 8 kills during her team's championship performance at Lawton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Varsity Invitatioiol arid the host Lady Panthers wound up the day 1-5 in pool play. Portage Central went 5-1 in pool play and then won over Comstock (15-7. 15-6) in DK...cont. on page 13 Lady Vikings take seventh straight LHS Invitational LAKE ODESSA — There were a few scares for the Lakewood High School vanity volleyball team at iu own invitational Thursday, Dec. 30. but for the most part the Lady Vikings competed like champions. Coach Kellie Rowland's spikets went 6-0 in pool play, beat Northview in the semifinals and ousted Potterville in the finals to win the eight-team event. It was the seventh consecutive year that Lakewood has won the Lakewood High School Invitational. "We played well all day. (although) we need to work on our leftside hitting and blocking.* Rowland said. There were other concents as well Setter Amanda Blough went down before the quarterfinals and Rowland said there was "a little concern there." Blough later returned to help her team to gain its ciumipionsHip, Another concern came in the championship match as Potterville held leads of 7-6.10-8 aad 13-12 in the second game before Lakewood rallied to regain the momentum aad win the finale by two points. 15-13. In the first game, the host Lady Vikings led the other team of Lady Vikings 15-11 "Our biggest accomplishment was coming back and winning the second game," Rowland said. Rowland's team could not have won it without a total earn effort Stephanie Maciasz came up big in the Potterville finals with 19 kills. Jill Benschoter had 4 spikes, Audra Love 4 and Katherine Shellenbarger added 3 kills. Lady Viking finals leaders in other categories included Blough in setting (16 assists), Benschoter in digs (14), Benschoter and Love in blocks (3 and 2 respectively) and Love in serving (6 service points, 2 aces). To reach lhe finals. Lakewood beat Burton Bentley (15-3,15-2), Howell (15­ 1, 15-6) and Mendon (15-1,15-8) in pool Saxon eagers improve to 2-1 in league; contain Chix There are two areas that coach Don Schils considers urgent if his basketball squad is to make it to be successful. No I. Schils says his Saxons must become more assertive. In other words, making the most out of its opportunities. No. 2, if Hastings is to become better. Schils feels that they need to play with iatensity for four quarters Basic execution, in the coach's terms, is a must and playing with consistency from start to finish he figures will make his team more like a championship one. The Saxons may not have achieved in those two areas Tuesday, but they played good enough to escape with a big 45-34 O-K White Conference win over Zeeland. Zeeland, a team that included three players 6-6 or taller, entered the game with a 2-0 mark in the conference, so Hastings' victory came against a league contender. The triumph made the Saxons 4-2 overall and 2-1 in the O-K White Conference. On Friday, the blue and gold and Pennfield (15-10. 15-10) championship play to earn iu title. play and Northview (15-7. 15-8) in the semifinals. In lhe first game against Northview, the score was tied at 5-5, 6-6, and 7-7 before Lakewood rattled off lhe final 8 points (and 9 of the last 10) to win with relative ease. Back-to-back kills by Maciasz put the home team ahead 13-7 and a block by Love and Blough gave them a 15-7 win. Tony Sown® (14) drives past the Zeeland's defense. (Photo by Molly Minton) travels to Forest Hills Central for another big league matchup. CAGERS, cont. on page 11 LHS... Lakewood's Katherine Shellenbarger bumps a ball to a Lady Viking teammate during last Thursday's semifinal matchup with Northview at the Lakewood High School Invitational. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Continued page 13 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 6. 2000 - Page 11 CAGE RS... continued from page 10 Even after a difficult first half, Bowne was able to come back strong in the third and fourth quarters. "I was proud of him because he kept his head," Schils said. The Chix trailed 29-22 after three quarters. Nate Heyboer, who led Zeeland with 16 points, put his team within five (31-26) with 6:17 to play, but Hastings dosed lhe game out with a 14-8 run. A triple by VanDerMolen (34-28 at 5:10), a third trey by Bowne (37-28 at 3:09) and a threepoint play off a pass from VanDerMolen to Ryan Eltzroth (40-31 at 1:32) were Saxon positives down the stretch. Malching up against a tall Chix team was not an easy task for the Saxons, but players like Eltzroth made it a winning situation. "We don't practice against that size," Schils said. "Ryan Eltzroth played his best ball game al Hastings. He made a Defense was the name of Tuesday's game as both squads buckled down and made things difficult for their foes on the offensive side of the floor. In each of the first three quarters. Hastings held Zeeland under 10 points, but lhe Chix also stepped up defensively, limiting the Saxons to 6 points in tiie second quarter and 10 markers in the third frame. "Offensively, we ha\e struggled all year." Schils said. "Zeeland and us arc both good defensive teams. I'm sure that the break also had something to do with it. but wc have to get better offensively." There were times, however, that the Hastings' "o'" did appear to be clicking during the Zeeland contest. Trailing 7-3 al 5:25 of the first quarter, the Saxons rattled off 10 consecutive points to go up 13-7. A score off a fast break by Eric VanDerMolen started the surge (7-5 at 4:48). a Dustin Terrel basket off another fast break opportunity tied the score (7-7 at 4:21). a sweet dish from Tony Bowne to Adam Schantz g; ve the home squad the lead (9-7 at 2:47), a Terrel hoop off another pass from Bowne extended lhe advantage out to four (11 -7 at 2:10) and a Jared Currie driving score off a Bowne steal put Schils" squad up by six (13-7 at 1:50). Currie also proved valuable to the Saxon defense as he dived and saved a ball from going out of bounds at lhe 3:25 mark. As Tuesday's game proved, solid defense often helps to generate a struggling offense. Even through the surge, Schils kept reminding his team that they needed to “keep penetrating." After the opening eight minutes, Hastings led 13-9. The two teams combined for 10 total points in the second quarter with Currie and Zac Fulmer connecting for Hastings' lone field goals. Fulmer's score came on a splendid move inside at 2:01 and put the Saxons up by four. 17-13. Hastings led a*, half 19-13. The third quarter proved to be Bownc's. The 6-3 senior guard who will play at Central Michigan University next season, scored all 10 of Hastings' points, a total that included a trifecta al 6:54 (22-15) and another trey at 3:38 (27-20). Bownc's final score of the frame, a leaner at 1:28, extended the lead out to nine. 29-20. "Tony does a lot of things for us," Schils said. "He gives you everything; he can win games or keep us in games in so many ways." Eric VanDerMolen glides in for two points during Tuesday's hoop game with Zeeland. The Hastings' victory improved its league record to 2-1. (Photo by Molly Minton) The Hastings' bench watches as Tony Bowne uses glass to score two of his 15 points. (Photo by Molly Minton) big score on that layup and threc-point play." Hastings 45, Zeeland 34 Hastings — 13...6... 10... 16=45 Zeeland — 9...4...9...12=34 Hastings (4-2, 2-1): Tony Bowne 5 (3) 2-2 15, Eric VanDerMolen 2 (1) 0-0 5. Adam Schantz. I 0-0 2, Ryan Eltzroth 1 3-3 5, Jared Currie 2 0-0 4, Dustin Terrel 4 (I) 3-4 12. Totals: FG 16 (5), FT 8-9=45 Zeeland (3-2, 2-1): David Corsbie 1 (1) 0-2 3, Paul Simon 2 (I) 0-0 5, Mike Austin 1 0-0 2. Nate Heyboer 6 4-5 16. Dan Redder I 0-0 2. Adam DenHerdcr 2 2-4 6. Totals: FG 13 (2). FT 6-11=34. Freshmen: Hastings 59-51. Junior Varsity: Zeeland 63-50. Ryan Stamm scored 17. Cory Pettingill 14 and Ted Greenfield II to lead the Saxons. Lamb invades HHS Saturday The 38th L.H. Lamb Tournament Saturday al the Haalinga High School will feature many of the top individuals and teams in the prep wrestling ranks. The tournament is named after Lee Lamb, a past superintendent of Hastings Area Schools. Two local scholarships (one male and one female) are given each year from the tournament proceeds. The Randy Lydy award is also given to a fortunate wrestler each year. The Saxons have had three winners, Chad Murphy, Jack Woltjer and Ross Brown. Other area high schools taking part in the 2000 Lamb are Delton Kellogg, Thornapple Kellogg (Middleville) and Lakewood. TK and Lakewood wrestlers have won the Lydy award both on two occasions. Grand Ledge grapplers have won five Lydy honors. Grand Ledge. Charlotte. Harper Creek. Ionia and Lowell will alto take part in the nine-team tournament. Lowell, in the opinion of Hastings' coach Mike Goggins, should be the team to beat, but Middleville, Lakewood and Grand Ledge are also capable of taking home top honors. Goggins is hoping that his young team can continue to fight through injuries and improve as it proceeds through the season. "With the continued injuries to a very young team, a finish in the top half would be a reasonable goal," Goggins said. Medals will be awarded to the top four finishers in each weight class. A team trophy will be awarded to the first place squad and the runners-up. The Hastings High School wrestlers welcomed Terry McKinney as their first guest coach ot the 1999-2000 season Dec. 16 in a dual meet with Northview. McKinney is a local businessman who also serves as a school board member. He participated in pre-match introductions and sat on the bench during the dual meet. Pictured here (from left to right) are Sam Stafford, Jeremy Bishop, Terry McKinney. Gabe McCarty and Rob Lee. (Photo provided) We are currently hiring Part-time and Full-time: This young matr^ turns 90 years old on January 12, 2000, he would welcome your cards and thoughts. DIETARY AIDES Send them to: Saxon center Zac Fulmer (54) shoots over a pair a Chix defenders as teammate Dustin Terrel (50) gets in position Io make a possible rebound. (Photo by Molly Minton) BILLING - LONG TERM CARE Position to become available within the next few months due to an upcoming retirement. Seeking in­ terested applicants with at least 2 years of experi­ ence with Medicare Parts A & B. Medicaid, and private insurances. Excellent wages, benefits, and working environment for qualified candidate. We are the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Send resume in confidence to: *> and - LYLE NEIL DIETARY COOKS 3401 Durkee Rd., Hastings, MI 49058, Apply at: Jim DeYoung, Business Manager cQiornapple cQiornapplc . 2700 Nuhvillc Road. Hastings. MI 49058 Hastings' Dustin Terrel (50) eyes the rim on a jump shot attempt dunng Tuesday s home battle with Zeeland. (Photo by Molly Minton) YMCA NEWS Y MCA Adult Aomen's Vollevball W/L Its |4| Hastings Bunal Vault 9-6 Ranger Die Inc 6-9 Ray James Electromechanical 5-7 Cascade Home Improvements............ 2-13 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings, Ml 49058 SCHOOL OF CHOICE HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Glass Bloc* Windows 1-800-237-2379 MW SYS1B4 OF SOUTHWEST MEHGM. IC 3452900 BARRY COUNTY DRAIN COMMISMONBRS OFFICE NOTICE Of HEARING REVIEW Of APPORTIONMENTS In the mater of CRYSTAL LAKE INLET BASIN DAM Orangeville Township The Hastings Area School System is par­ ticipating in Schools of Choice for the 1999­ 2000 school year. Students who reside in adjoining school districts are eligible to be accepted. There are openings available at the secondary level, in the alternative education programs, and some elementary grades. To Whom It May Concern Be advised that a DAY OF REVIEW to determine ap­ portionments for maintenance and repair on the above­ named dam will be held as follows Please make your request in writing by January 24. 2000 to: Appeal of an apportionment may be made within ten (10) days after this hearing by making application to the Barry County Probate Court for the appointment of a Board of Review. Persons with disabilities needing accommodation for participation should contact the Drain Commission one week in advance * Superintendent’s Office Hastings Area School System 232 West Grand Street Hastings. Ml 49058 LOCATION: Barry County Drain Commissioner s Office 220 W State Street Barry County Courthouse - 3rd Floor Hastings. Michigan • (616) 948-4879 DATE: Tuesday. January 18. 2000 TIME: 9 00am to 5 00 p m Thomas C. Doyle Barry County Drain Commissioner �Page 12 The Hastings Banne« - Thursday. January 6. 2000 Trojans take TK Duals MIDDLEVILLE — For the fourth time in the five years of the TK Duals, the bej; team from Thomapple Kellogg High School Dec. 29 walked away with top honors. Coach Tom Lehman's Trojans went 5-0 with wins over Grand Haven (32-30), St. Johns (39-30), Romeo (40-24), Caledonia (48-33) and East Kentwood (41-22). The Trojans' victory over Grand Haven came against one of the top ranked teams in Division I. "We're certainly improving," Lehman said "We need mat time and we’re getting Comet wrestlers find Citrus’ Going 5-0 for the first place team were Bret Wiersma. Chad Reil and Tom Haynes. Managing 4-1 records for the black and orange were Brandon Schalk, Josh Strait and Brett Vernon. Finishing al 3-0 for the Trojans was Matt Erb. matches rewarding Chad Reil was one of three TK wrestlers to go 5-0. TROJANS, cont. page 13 mat time." Middle School Cheerleaders hold court The eighth grade Gold cheerleading squad includes (front row) Ashlee Rizor, Michelle Haines, Melissa Boren; (middle row) Erin Carpenter. Unsay Mead; (back row) Nicole Prough. Erica Davis and Jamie Burkey. (Photo provided) Cheerleaders for the seventh grade Blue team are (front row) Kristine Scott Nicole Novisky; (middle row) Sara Bustance, Courtney Wakley, Amber Main; (back row) Mariah Bachert. Paula Taylor, Megan Fliearman. (Photo provided) The Olivet College wrestling team traveled to Ft. Lauderdale, Ha. over the holidays to take part in the Citrus Tournament and Citrus Duals at Gibbons High School. On Dec. 29, the Fighting Comets finished third at the Citrus Tournament scoring 127 1/2 points. Mount St. Joseph (OH) was first with 149 1/2 points and St. Johns (MN) was second with 136 1/2 points. Finishing first in their weight classes for the Comets were junior John McCurdy (Milford) at 125 and sophomore Dorian Cast (Southfield, Groves) at 133. McCurdy and Cast were perfect on the trip with 7-0 and 8-0 records respectively. Junior Scott Campbell (Marlette) and Dustin Cichocki (Fenton, Bay City Western) finished with second places at 141 and 165 respectively. Hastings* Kevin Morgan wound up fourth in the 184-pound weight class. The Comets successful trip continued on Dec. 31 as they racked up four dual wins to improve their season mark to 15­ 1. Olivet prevailed over Wilmington College (OH) 36-14, University of Scranton (PA) 52-3, New York University 30-14 and U.S. Coast Guard Academy 31-12. The wrestling action continues Saturday for Olivet at the Heidelberg College Tournament in Tiffin, Ohio. More of readers’ top athletes for past millennium Here are more of Gordon Garlock’s selections for Most Talented/Infiuential Athletes from the past millennium. His list began in the Dec. 23, 1999 edition of the Hastings Banner. If you would like to add something to the topic, send us an e-mail at jadnews@voyager.net, call us at (616) 945-9554 (ext. 227) or fax us at (616) 945-5192. We have received some great responses already and would like to get a few more. Greatest Athlete: Babe Didrickson (female); Jim Thorpe (male). Greatest Racehorses: (excluding Triple Crown winners) Kelso, Majestic Prince, Buckpasser, Damascus, Forward Pass, John Henry, Man O War, Native Dancer, Nashua, Swaps and Spectacular Bid. Greatest Summer Olympians: Paavo Nurmi (Finland, Track and Held), Larissa Latynina (USSR. Gymnastics). Greatest Members ot the eighth grade Blue cheerieading team are (front row) Kristie James, Amber Jewett; (middle row) Chasity Neil, Sarah Reaser, Erin Bernard; (back row) Heather Matthews. Alyssa Howe and Casey Pennepacker. (Photo provided) Seventh grade Gold cheerleaders are (front row) Christy Storm. Heather McCarthy; (middle row) Natoshia Olin, Tori Clark, Theresa Constantine; (back row) Alisa Menke, Jaymee Campbell and Elly Kruko. (Photo provided) SAVE MONEY ON Greatest WORK COMP RATES! - GIFT CERTIFICATES PICK UP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE ________ IN LOCAL AREA your Farm Bureau Insurance rgenl about worker's disability compensation coverage. We've lowered base rates in mod dosses. Save even more with our Safe Workplace program I Call today. Wk to 10% DISCOUNT thru January on the first 10 vehicles each week Uaiung Your Futon Mon PndKOUe DE-TARING. WASHING WAXING. 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T am overwhelmed. c’t 1 would like to thank Hastings City “Bank employees, man& agement, and board for the seventeen years of support and the beautiful retirement gifts and flowers. f V jg J? d EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Manufactunng company located in Hastings. Michigan is searching for an ex­ perienced Quality Engineer and a Journeyman Electrician. Both positions re­ quire a technical education, initiative and excellent communications skills. Electrician - Prefer a journeyman electrician or ten plus years of expenence in manufacturing environment Position requires knowledge ot PLC's. excellent troubleshooting skills, automation and some mechanical ability. Primary re­ sponsibility will be for first shift but should be flexible for occasional call-in on our overlapping shift Position will focus on our Tyden Seal business cates upon me 1 say "Thank You”. genlee Sheldon 1-800- AHA-USA1 Quality Engineer • Be part of a progressive quality team that is responsible for leading the planning and execution of overall quality of production components, problem solving internal and supplier issues and continuous improvement ac­ tivities Background should include ISO. SPC. reporting, calibration and system development Position will require some travel and excellent computer skills. Position will focus on our fire spnnkler business tor the Viking Corporation A To the merchants who bestowed flowers, gifts, and certifi- J A ‘ .SpjciaJ Thank You to my family who over the years have supported and encouraged me (at middle age to learn the computer) to be the best 1 could be. SOUTH OF E W BLISS) 616 / 945-5607 Jg 3 big thank you and hugs to my “Horizons Club members who have been so faithful in their membership and traveled with me, and to all of you that sent cards and took time to be with me on my "special day of retirement" 1 can’t thank you enough, it certainly was fun for me. Sr (1/4 k We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package including retirement programs Please submit resume to: The Viking Corporation Attention: Human Resources 210 N Industrial Park Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 An equal opportunity employer Hastings Middle School’s eighth grade Gold basketball team made 12 of 18 attempts from the charity stripe Tuesday in a 36-28 win over Hudsonville. Scoring for the Gold were Drew Bowman with 12 points. Drew Whitney with 8, Justin Pratt with 5, Josh Bemheisel 4, Joe Arens 2, Scott Larsen 2, Adam Case 2 and Eric Schiedel 1. Bowman also pulled down 8 rebounds, while Arens collected 7 caroms. Larsen was tough on defense, coming up with 4 steals. The victory improved the Gold’s season mark to 7-3. 7th Grade Gold... Andrew Vincent tallied 7 points and Brandon Johnson 6 points in a 35-26 loss to the Hudsonville Eagles. Also scoring for the Gold eagers were Andy Kelly with 4 points, Scott Allerding with 4, Josh Maurer with 3 and D&rek Caldwell with 2. Kelly Jed the squad in rebounding with 11 beards, Allerding had 7 and Michael Newsted pulled down 4. Vincent also came up with 4 steals and Johnson dished out 2 assists. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 6. 2000 - Page 13 DK...continued from page 10 LHS... Continued from page 10 After falling behind 2-0 to its O-K White Conference Wildcat foes in the second game, tfic Lady Vikings tallied the next five points (the last on a Shellenbarger kill) to lead by three. The lead would extend to 8-3, 10-4 and 14-8 before Lakewood closed it out on a mis­ hit by the Northview team. Back-to-back spikes by Benschoter made it a 3-2 game, a Maciasz kill made the Lakewood advantage 9-4 and a Love ace put the Delton in pool play lost to Battle Creek Lakeview (15-6, 15-0), lost to Otsego (15-11, 15-5) and split with Lawton (9-15, 15-7). Delton was third in its pool, behind Lakeview and Otsego and in front of Lawton. Hastings was 1-5 in pool play with a loss to Portage Central (15-8, 15-2), a loss to Pcnnfield (15-5, 15-3) and a split with Plainwell (15-11, 15-17). Hastings was third in iu pool, behind Portage Central and Pennfield and in front of Plainwell. Thomapple Kellogg (Middleville) was 2-4 in its pool and finished fourth. The Lady Trojans split with Comstock (15-8. 15-17), split with Kalamazoo Central (12-15, 15-12) and lost to GalesburgAugusta (15-13, 15-8). score at 10-4. The next opponent was Potterville, a team that won over Grand Ledge 15-13 and 15-9 in lhe semifinals. "Il went really well," Rowland said of the tournament which expanded to eight teams for the first time in 1999. ’’We had a team from each pool in the finals." A Blough service ace in the first game of the finals pul her team ahead 3-0, but Potterville fired back to tie it al 4-4 and later went ahead 8-5, and 11-7, But lhe Lady Vikings regrouped and scored 8 of lhe last 9 points. A Benschoter block made it 11-8 Potterville, a Shellenbarger service ace cut Lakewood's deficit to one point (12-11), a Maciasz spike gave the blue and white the lead (13-12) and a Love blast put Rowland's squad within one point (14-12) of winning lhe first game. The game-winning point came on the next play. Again in the second game of the championship with Potterville, Lakewood trailed 10-8, but tied it at 10’0 on a Maciasz kill, went ahead 11-10 on a Love service ace and closed it out, 15-13, on a service ace by Blough. Lakewood plays host to Capital Circuit rival Jackson Lumen Christi tonight (Thursday, Jan. 6). Other area matches tonight have East Grand Rapids at Hastings and Caledonia at South Audra Love spikes one past the Northview defense as the Lady Vikings came away as champions Dec 30 at their own tournament. Christian. TROJANS... BOWLING SCORES WNbwaday P.M. Hair Care 40 5-27.5; Nash “5* Plus 40­ 28; Misfits 39-29; Sceber’s Auto 37-31; Nashville Chiropractic 35.5-32.5; R R. St. Mill 32.5-35.5; Eyr & ENT 31.5-36 5. Mace Pharmacy 31-37; Girrbach’s 28-40; Lifestyles 25** 3. High Games & Series - L. Elliston 192­ 538; E Ulnch 191-509. J Rice 182-501; J. Kasmsky 172-488; B Smith 171-438; B Johnson 166-432; I) Boomer 148-422; E. Mesecar 170-445; I Yoder 168-446; N. Var­ ney 190-434; M Snow 180-413; S. Drake 164-410. J Gardner 151-410; C Trumbull 131; G. Otis 193. M Matson 166; R. Kuempel 140; T Poll 179; E Dunham 423; D. Bums 336. Bowlerettes Carlton Center Bulldozing 36-28; Hamil­ ton Excavating 35.5-28.5; Hecker Agency 35-29; Bennett industries 31.5-32.5; Kent Oil Co. 25 5-34.5. Railroad Street Mill 24.5-35.5 High Games & Series J Doster 169­ 461. B Maker 173; C Hurless 167-446; E Ulnch 172-438; S Memll 178-491; M Dull 164-447 Thursday Mixed King Pins 50-14; Oops 37-27; Vamevs 37-27. Just Us 36-28; The Red Eyes 33-31; Question Marks 30-34; Goon Squad 32 32; Hastings Bowl 27-37. Brown &. Sons Ex­ eat. 25-39; Middle Lakers 21-39; Bull Dogs 6-14 Advertise in the BANNER Classifieds! Call 945-9554 Women’s High Games & Series H. Service 181-513; S Lambert 173-448; L. Miller 159-390; B Anderson 126-334 R Broun 107-288; J. Anderson 100-277 C Service 153; L. Jackson 152; S. Teunessen 138; J Rablev 1.36 'Mrst fftgf! Games & Series M Zim­ merman 221-566; C. VanHouten 245-561; J Jacobs 220-559; S Faunce 177-502; C Haywood 153: C. Leonard 148. Thursday Angels Band R Testing 43 I 2-28 1'2; Hastings Bowl 42 1/2-29 12; Dobbins Auto Service 41 1 2-30 I 2. Mills Landing 40 1'2­ 31 I 2; Pet World 40-32; Fanners Insurance 37-35. Miller Exc 36-36; True Value Hard­ ware 35-37; Nappa Girls 33-39; Cedar Creek Grocery 30-42; Nashville Chiroprac­ tic 30-42; Shamrock Tavern 23-49. High Games & Series C. Burpee 175; L Tilley 202-566. A Arends 161; C Bosker 155; K Covey 186; K Ward 130; L Barnum 207-523; C. Hurless 174. K Farr 183-504; T Loftus 183; L Irwin 20); P Van Oost 142; C. Nichols 190; T Cross 177. Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 6-2; Al & Pete’s 6-2; Consumers Concrete 6-2; Fnends 4-4; Misfits 4-4; Ad­ vanced Commercial Pnnters 2-6; Plumb’s 2-6; Hastings Bow lers 2-6. Men’s High Games & Series - J. Mau­ rer 201-489; K. Phenix 217; L. Johnson 206; G Hause 223-589; R O’Keefe 201­ 539; L Miller 219; G Heard 244 Women’s High Game - B Norns 165. Cont. from page 12 "Our guys are scrappers on the mat," Lehman said. Caledonia went 1-4 on the day with defeats to East Kentwood (40-32), Romeo (52-12), Grand Haven (58-13) and Thomapple Kellogg (48-33). The Scots posted a win over SL Johns (44-32). "We got through the day," Caledonia head coach Jim MWdfftraid: Going 5-0 for the Fighting Scots were Lynde Baltrusaitis and Todd Maines. Winning four of five for the purple and gold were Josh Haywood and Josh Baltrusaitis. For the season, Lynde Baltrusaitis is 22-2, Maines 20-3 and Josh Baltrusaitis 19-4. Maxim said his team has been hobbled by injuries and that hurt his team's winning chances at the TK Duals. "We can't wait until we get the entire team back," Maxim said. . Caledonia will wrestle al home this Thursday (Jan. 6) against Belding, while Thomapple Kellogg (Middleville) will be at home to face Hamilton. • Ferris Still No. 5: Delton Kellogg High School wrestler Bill Ferris is still ranked fifth in the 275-pound weight class by the Michigan Wrestling Association for lhe week of Jan. 2, 2000. The four grapplers tanked ahead of Ferris at 275 are Jon Robinson from Clarkston, Neil Szuch from Carlton Airport, Wes Brimmer from Hesperia and Eric Ghiacluc from Oxford. The Panthers powered past all comers Dec. 30 to claim first place honors at the Lawton Tournament. (Photo by Perry Hardin) • > Check thrOut OFbfcfl’fE— jadnews@voyager.net . Look Around PROTECT YOUR GROUND • Experienced Expen Installation I.earn more about it. http://www.uxfa.fama.goY Member FDIC [SjtTIONAL ot Hastings M..nOtt.ce 241 West State Street Hastings Michigan 945 3437 Gun Lake Office 12850W M 179 Hwy Wayland Mctngan 795 7116 or 792 4406 * Highest Quality Class and Materials ♦ Free Mobile or Pickup and Delivery Coll - 616-945-5085 2 18 N. Jefferson Sc. 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The proposed legislation would also in­ crease penalties parents face if they fail to send their children to school The legislation, introduced by State Sen. Gary Peters (D-Bloomfield Township), and State Rep. Gilda Jacobs (D-Huntingion Woods), is aimed at intervening early with youths whose truancy may signal they are at risk for more problems down the road. "Truancy is sometimes the first sign of a troubled child who may eventually experi­ ment with drugs, crime, and gangs and wind up another juvenile crime statistic," Jacobs said. According to Peters, "School truancy should be a red warning flag that these children are on the wrong track. By inter­ vening quickly when they first start to miss school, we may be able to help these students before they fall into a pattern of delinquency. Students who are habitually truant from school can be a danger to themselves and our communities. When students start to fail class, the chances in­ crease they will drop out of school. Ad­ dressing truancy may not solve all of their problems, but it is a very good place to start and may help us keep some of these children from choosing a life of crime." Jacobs said reasons for chronic truancy, according to the National Dropout Preven­ tion Center, include lack of supervision at home, family problems, boredom and sub­ stance abuse. Some of the provisions of the proposed legisluion call for • Increasing from $50 to $500 the max­ imum fine parents can receive for failing to send their children to school. • Adding a penalty of up to 50 hours of community service to other penalties al­ ready in place for parents who won t send their children to school. Existing penalties include fines or possible imprisonment from two to 90 days. • Giving judges the option of sentencing parents to all three penalties — fines, im­ prisonment, and community service — in­ stead of assigning cither a fine or a jail term. • Giving the court the right to delay is­ suance of a driver's license to a juvenile not yet eligible for a drivers license or sus­ pending a juvenile’s (then restricted) li­ cense. • Allowing local probate courts to take jurisdiction over a child who is referred for truancy by a local school district. The bills also call for giving truancy the legal status of child neglect if parents fail to send their children to school. According to Tom Mohler, superinten­ dent of the Barry Intermediate School Dis­ trict and attendance (truant) officer for Bairy County, at least once a year a parent is prosecuted in Barry County for not sending his or her child to school. A case is cur­ rently pending in the county against a Del­ ton parent who is not sending a 15-year-old boy to school, he said. "We have a problem with truancy in the county." he said. However, the rate of tru­ ancy has gone down since the institution of by Shelly Sulser • Staff Writer Parents with children who use cat seats are invited to attend free car seat safety inspections on two dates this month, said Michigan State Police Trooper and Safety Specialist Sandra Larsen of the Hastings post. "Results from previous safety seat Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 n„„(,,/ I or Salt- LOCAL INTERNATIONAL COMPANY IS SEEKING careef oriented individual to work in their Hastings office. 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GM technician. Cal 616948-8821, pager 272-9481. , TO MY RELATIVES. FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS I would like to take this time to express my very sincere thanks to the many, many friends, - > ,, __J , . a _ neignnors ana relatives, wno have and continue to expires and give of themselves, •'•is of kindness, thoughts of love, and words of condolance that seem to expand with each passing day. I’m so afraid I’ll fail to acknowledge so many of you. My sincere hopes are that each and every one of you will read between the lines and know, bow unintentionally a sad and weakened mind on fail. I loved her very much, just as I am sure each and every one of you shared. lliank each and every one of you so much and try to believe I will try very hard to be worthy of your respect for Grace and myself. Together we raised a wonderful family, who have become, along with my precious friends, and neigh­ bors, a fortune unsurpassed. God Ble» and every one <rf you. I love you ,11 to very muck. lane Campbell ’99 CHEVY MALIBU, 9.500 miles, blue book over $15,000. asking $15,000 OBO 616-986­ 1397 checks have shown that four out of five car seats are used incorrectly," said Larsen. "There is a lol of concern about how to properly use car seats." Larsen will conduct the inspections Saturday, Jan. 8, from noon to 4 p.m. at Bill Seif Chevrolet, Buick and Geo in Hastings and again on Saturday, Jan. 15, at Dreisbach Pontiac-Oldsmobile GMC in Hastings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Re­ freshments and entertainment will be available. Sponsored by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police, the Hastings Mothers* Club, and the Kalamazoo County Safe Kids Coalition of Bronson Hospital, the inspections will not only ensure parents know how to correctly use the seats, but aiso will check to be sure the seat is not listed on a recall list compiled by lhe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Just two weeks ago. a Hastings 2-yearold released himself from a car seal while his mother left her running vehicle to pay for fuel. Before she returned, the child had slipped the car into gear, causing it to damage a fuel pump at the Gun Lake Road Citgo station, according to the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Though no one was injured in that crash, people have been hurt or killed as a result of similar crashes. Parents will learn when they can turn the car scat around to face forward, why the car seat does not remain tightly secured and what to do if the child climbs out of the seat. Seif Chevrolet is located al 1435 South Hanover Street and can be reached at 945­ 2425. Dreisbach Motors is located at 328 N. age of each child who is being home­ schooled to the superintendent of lhe dis­ trict in which lhe family resides. Mohler said there are some problems in the county with students who are home­ schooled but arc not required by their par­ ents or legal guardians to attend school a certain amount of time during the year. There arc "quite a number" of home­ schooled students who arc "really getting the short end of the slick and getting little if any educational opportunities al home," Mohler said, because they are not attending school enough. — m dies in New Year’s Free car seat checkups to be offered by troopers Banner CLASSIFIEDS II. I;/ school liaison officers in lhe county, who work to reduce the number of students who are skipping school. Also helping to reduce truancy locally is a juvenile court program called "Wraparound" in which various community agencies provide services to at-risk youth, he said. Programs at schools also help, he sail, such as one at Hastings Middle School where students can make up lost class time so they will not be held back a grade. The Opportunity Center, new to the Hastings School District this year, also intervenes with at-risk youth, he said. The BISD has also collaborated with the Barry County Youth Services Bureau to help students with truancy problems, he said. However. Mohler said, there is "still loo much truancy." "If a student is not in school, how can he or she achieve?" he asked. Mohler believes there is "a need to strengthen lhe requirements for attendance." "It's too easy for kids to avoid going to school. The new laws would make it less easy." However, he said, one of tfte problems with penalties for parents is that some­ times parents are unable to force their teens to go to school. VRIA TOWNSHIP - A Dowtag man was kJ driving south on North Avenue sear Wood lee btansroee, 4». was are w believed In have been a facta Troopers, 5 firemen YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Tw Accoalmg to po&e. Troops firefighters bed respoodbd to • 4:30 p.m. As the group was removing I The waler, however, was reportedly ata d group was able to ger themsefves out before re i arrived. lake, said potioc No tree was is ORANGEVILLE Cory Road smoke jaw Miumgan auue roucc. Michigan Avenue and can be reached at 948-8000 For more questions about car seals, call Larsen at 948-8283. Quality Printing ...depends on experience and equipment. assault agamst the 13-yeur-oid. Deputies reported the 14-yea leave their home oatedfigof_______ _____________ foe kitchen and threatened toKunheraetf if her friend was not allowed to have police said. When deputies arrived, the 14-yearoM was captured after a brief foot pamriL was being placed into the patrol car, deputies heard sen screwwag and turned to see juvenile Red that she fclt theta VISIT US on the NET with up to the moment information on new items. Call us at... jadnews.com Let Us... QUOTE YOUR WORK! Call the printers at... J-Ad Graphics 616-945-9554 girt) would be Io return her to according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Detectives are attempting to locale the home's victim, who is believed to be ia Florida, before finalizing the iavaaGgaiion. | Deputies were ftret not tied of lhe crime by Wayland Middle School AsstaaN Principal Gregg CappieDo who had spoken with the two sixth-grader, who arinsUd n the crime. The girts both told police they bad been walking around the lake on Saturday, Dee. 4, when they decided Io look inside a vassal cottage. The girls said they saw items they Hostings, Michigan investigation. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 6. 2000 - Page 15 Water quality can be protected, OUR-Land group learns by Ruth Zachary' Staff Writer A discussion between residents and offi­ cials at a recent meeting organized by the Water Quality Action Group, of the OUR Land Committee, resulted in several ideas for protection of water quality in various watershed areas. The discussion evolved during a presenta­ tion Dec. 15 by Anthony (Tony) Groves, consultant to the Four Township Water Resources Council, when he presented "Watershed Management Planning,- What Works/What Doesn’t." in Hastings. Ken Komheiser. speaking for the Four Townships Council, said there were many parallels with what had been done within the council and what Barry County might want to accomplish on watershed manage­ ment in the future. The Water Quality Action Group is or­ ganized within the OUR Land Committee, an acronym for Our Ultimate Resource­ Land The OUR-Land Committee has four ac­ tion groups within its structure, formed around the general areas of open space preservation, planning and zoning, infras­ tructure. and surface and groundwater pro­ tection. These were organized earlier this year and the groups have been meeting sep­ arately and together to organize their efforts to meet the goals of the committee. The meetings are open to Jie public and any one interested in being a member of an action group should attend the next meet­ ing or call 945-9866. The Four Township Water Resources Council is composed of Prairieville and Barry townships in Barry County and Rich­ laud and Ross townships in Kalamazoo County. The council was formed in 1994 to identify issues of concern around water quality, and then a strategy was planned for to deal with the problems. They looked at specific problems, and at correcting them, but realized they needed a plan that dealt with larger planning and zoning issues. They wanted to get commu­ nity decision makers to deal with policies, because the state has few guidelines and al­ lows for local control and for citizens to control their own destiny if they choose to do it. The first struggle is to know what is wanted and how to get there. if a group gets a professional planner with the background to know the tech­ niques, and legal points and how to pull in grant money, the money is available. Proper structuring of the project to appeal to lhe groups offering grants is key. Once a grant is obtained, it is often eas­ ier to get subsequent grants. Group mem­ bers have already proven how they use lhe money by the second and third request. The Four Township Water Resources Council received a Section 319 grant for $270,000 from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funds administered by the surface water quality division of the Michi­ gan Department of Environmental Quality. The grant was for pursuing the issues and measures the group was already pursuing anyway. Groves was instrumental in help­ ing the non-profit group to gel the grant. Komheiser said the issues they dealt with were open space, character, preservation. farm land preservation, water resources and wetlands, which arc similar to the issues being addressed by the OUR Land commit­ tee. Komheiser said ’Planning and zoning is a primary tool through which we try to implement some protective measures." He said the Council had worked with Langwor­ thy and LeBlanc in Grand Rapids, as well as with Groves. Forming a group based on a local as­ sessment district was one way to gel started, as explained by Groves and Kornhciscr. Lakes comprise a separate project. In most cases, a special assessment works well, once the residents involvid are con­ vinced. Costs are shared, and revenues are generated by getting everyone contributing. That would be true on lhe county level too, but the existing statutes do not allow that. It is much more difficult to do it on the county level. Barry County zones 11/16th of the county. Two of the Four Townships Council are under Barry County zoning. Bill seeks to fine people for repeat ice rescues LANSING. Mich. (AP) - The sponsor of a bill to penalize people who require repealed rescues from dangerous ice says his legislation is in trouble because of opposition from a leading outdoors group The bill is sponsored by state Sen. David Jaye, R-Washington Township. It would fine ice anglers $5 for their first rescue, $200 for the second and $500 for lhe third. The Senate passed the bill in October and sent it to the House. It and a similar House measure are opposed by Michigan United Conservation Clubs. The bills were introduced after several rescues last winter. "We expected Jaye's bill to get out of committee, but we sure didn't expect it to get out of the Senate," said Brandon Schroeder, spokesman for the outdoors group. Jaye said Monday that he is afraid the legislation will not survive intense lob­ bying by the group to kill it. In Michigan, county governments, the Coast Guard and others spend hundreds of BICKERING, continued from page 2 won’t sit here and have a lengthy dis­ cussion on Rails to Trails." Wolff said that even though he had put the idea of a milage vote for the trails on the agenda last meeting he had thought a lot about it and he thought the water project should be top priority. "Therefore I would like to make a motion to table any consideration of a millage vote for six months to give us time to look into the water project." he said. White agreed. "I’m not saying it's a bad idea, it’s just bad timing. 1 don't want people to feel they have to chose between water (improvements) and recreation." Dunham said recreation has had very little funds put into it. "if you're right afoul people wanting to vote on the water, we could put this with it," he said The motion passed, dissenting. W'hen the item agenda on further consideration for the trailbed grant application came, Mapes said discussing the application was not needed because the only reason he put it on the agenda was because of the millage proposal. "It didn't make sense to ask lhe people for additional millage to finance grants for the trails if we were withdrawing an application,” he said. White said she wanted to see a copy of the letter Dunham was drafting to withdraw the grant application. "I would like to see a copy of the letter, and have it sent by registered or certified mail, and sent by the end of the year, seems how it has been postponed for two more weeks." She then said to Dunham, "If you need help drafting the letter, I have one already done." Dunham said it would not be a problem to draft the letter and send it by certified mail. "It can be done, (by the end of the year)", he said. Contacted after the meeting. Rails to Trails President Michael Gormley said that lhe trail would go through, with or without the village’s help, except that the trail would be "much nicer" with local government’s blessings. "We can't apply for some of the bigger grants. They must be applied for by a governmental entity... I think they had a pretty good chance of getting the grant... the trail will open anyway, but it will not be paved which would make it handicapped assessable and also woyld allow a smooth surface for people that like to rollerblade,” he said. thousands of dollars a year rescuing ice anglers. One rescue last winter cost Macomb County's Harrison Township $70,000 to save 18 people stranded on ice that cracked and began to move downstream in Lake St. Clair. St. Clair County's Ira Township lost a $40,000 hovercraft. Such rescues not only cost lots of money, they endanger the lives of res­ cuers, according to Jaye and Rep. William Callahan, D-St. Ciair Shores. Callahan's bill to charge anglers the en­ tire cost of their rescue has languished for a year in the House, where no action is scheduled on it. Jaye's bill originally had the same pro­ vision. Schroeder said lhe outdoors group is concerned that anglers who find them­ selves in danger might hesitate to call for help for fear of being fined. Rep. Michael Green, R-Mayville, sponsored a reworked version of Calla­ han's bill. He told the Detroit Free Press that he does not give Jaye's bill much hope, either. "It's not going to get debated _ there is opposition to it, and I'm not sure every­ one is in favor, of taking on a bill with that much opposition," Green said. Some things which can be done are: • Approach an official zoning body by jffering model ordinances. The Four Townships Water Resources Council has three documents available. These show what goes into a watershed management plan, and include all the tools which make a difference, such as, 1. Keep Phosphorous out of lhe waler wherever possible. 2 Establish best management practices for agriculture. 3. Manage forest land to maintain or improve water quality. 4 Retain storm water and establish ways to prevent water from draining off. • Establish an inventory of the existing bodies of surface waler and wetlands. These take the form of GIS maps, soil maps, and land cover maps which identify vulnerable ground water bodies. • An understanding of how the existing zoning ordinances relate to waler quality at present is important. • It helps to have a professional who works with lhe County Planner. • Attempt to work out an understanding with the decision makers. • Offer information, and lake lime to ex­ plain it. • Explain why water quality is an issue, how people are affected by what others do in lhe watershed. • Demonstrate that people are concerned. • Work with other organizations, such as the Southwestern Michigan Land Conser­ vancy and other watershed protection pro­ jects and groups. Other things than plan­ ning and zoning can be done which will help waler quality. One man said, "I think waler quality is an issue of education, education, education. Until we can explain to the residents that what happens 500 miles upstream affects him, and it is of benefit to be a part of this, we have not completely educated the public." The smaller the area designated for pro­ tection, the easier the task, it was noted. A lot of information has already been com­ piled, but sometimes it is hard to find it, and making it available so people can use it is important. The Four Township Water Resources Council has monthly meetings, and newsletters. The council is trying to help educate, inform and get discussions and in­ terest growing within the public, including within Barry County as a whole to effect change on the township level. The Council made Groves presentation to the public possible. "When you look at water resource issues, you have to look at lhe big back yard, not only your own. Your water Fs’everybody else's water." Komheiser concluded. with Dunham Michigan Streams and Lakes Communication from CONGRESSMAN Stream MAP NICK SMITH End of session activity The end of the session is an exciting time, because important and difficult spending decisions get made The pressure to finish helps resolve numerous conflicts. It also en­ sures that the days are long and interesting. This week was no exception. I flew to Washington on Sunday to pre­ pare for my press conference on Wednesday introducing my Social Security Solvency Act for 2000 (HR. 3206). Most of the next two days was spent wrapping up details of the legislation, obtaining cosponsors, and explaining it to the press and my col­ leagues. I also .pent hours with attorneys drafting the bill and Social Security Admin­ istration actuaries ensuring the legislation was drafted properly. I’m proud of this bi­ partisan legislation which will let workers invest a portion of their Social Security taxes (beginning at 2.5% of their income) in an account that they own and control. The press conference was very success­ ful. Majority Leader Dick Armey and Ma­ jority WhipTom DeLay spoke in support of reform along with many of the cosponsors, including Democratic Rep. Charlie Stenholm of Texas There were five TV cameras at the event and dozens of reporters. It was exciting and gratify ing to receive so much support, especially since I got so little when I introduced my first Social Security bill five years ago. The issue of protecting and reforming Social Security is cortung to the fore, and will be a leading issue next year. After the press conference, I went to the Science Committee for the Basic Research subcommittee mark up of H.R. 2797. As Chairman. 1 had to prepare and preside over the mark up. The main issue was the Na­ tional Science Foundation’s authority to tax internet home pages, which the legislation would repeal. Finally, Congress continues work on the remaining appropriations bills. Congress writes the 13 appropriations bills that make up the budget, but the President has to sign them. Congress has passed all the appropri­ ations bills within the spending caps and protecting Social Security, though the Pres­ ident decided to veto five of them. In the past the president has been able to boost spending in last minute negotiations with Congress At this point, howe.er, it looks like he will be less successful this year be­ cause the public has insisted on protecting Social Security against raids to pay for other government programs. That’s the right thing to do and as member of the Budget Committee, I support it. Fortunately, an agreement with the Presi­ dent on an appropriations bill allowed us to pass it on Friday morning. This allowed me to fly home to Michigan Friday afternoon so I could celebrate my 65th birthday with Bonnie and my family. It also makes it likely the budget will be finished by Veter­ ans' Day. That’s fining because this budget finally begins to reverse a decade of dan­ gerous neglect of our armed forces. As a veteran and having lost a brother in the line of duty, I hope we will all take some time out from festivities on Thrusday to consider how much we owe the fighting men and women who have served our country. (fMidigan LOST STREAM MAR FOUND AND RESTORED Why every fisherman and boater needs this map It is estimated tliat 10% of all the fishermen catch 90% of flic fish. Regardless of which group )wi fall into... there's a sure way Io up your The recenfty published STREAM MAP Of MICHGAH reortfcs map-known to Permsytvaraa anglers 1 fish. ' as the lost Stream Map * the Pcre Marquette Rivcr...thonsands of miles of streams, lakes and ris ers was completed m 1965 after a The Hastings City Council will have a closed session at 6 p.m. Monday evening, Monday, Jan. 10. to discuss lhe annual contract agreement for City Manager Michigan is loaded with great fishing wMcre.-mamy of them over­ looked. From (he AuSnhle River to all of the Great luikcs tributaries to The ■Stream Map of Pennsytvama' Council to meet in closed session odds... simply try new fishing waters. Fish where few fishermen ever are now easy-to-locate on one map. thirty-year effort by Howard Higbee, a former Perm Stale Professor. Professor Higbee's Stream Map of Michigan is (he Professor Higbee succeeded in first and only highly detailed map of its kind. creating a map of the highest detail a map that shows every This new 4 foot by 4 foot color map shows virtually stream and lake He pamstakmgly all of the 35,000 miles of Michigan streams & lakes posstole plotted by hand, the location of 45.000 on lioth (M*niusulns . mites of streams onto a 3 x 5 foot map STREAMS FREE LOCATION GUIDEBOOK INCLUDED RAVE REVIEWS The map sold extremely vel-unW I was tost several years after it first Pinpoint the best fishing in Michigan with this valuable 40 page glide. Easily locate over 5,000 streams and lakes shown on the •Stream Map. * Your map and guidebook win take you to the top 443 fishing waters-select waters for 14 species of gamefish Howard Penrod. The special session will be held before the regular meeting of the council at 7:30 appeared m prrnt Incredibly, the pnnter in council chambers. City Hall. Penrod, who has been Hastings' only city manager, had been on the job since September 1994. His annual contract is agreed to every January, after his performance evaluation at the end of each then carelessly hauled Hgbees 30 state agences were forced to keep their •U yotfre looking lor the most S»nd nw_____ 4 FT by 4 FT ROLLED rrap(t) poslig* p*d it S23 75 m year. Penrod's salary for 1999 was S67.200. copies under lock and key Experts toid Professor Hfobee that definitive maps ever created depicting every single creek, Satdrrw_____ 4FTby4FT FOLDED mapfs) potUge paid at S23 75 ea Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cali. .945-9554 entrusted with the original drawing and printing plates, declared bankruptcy, •It is amazingly detailed and names some creeks in the years of work to a landfi The few remainmg dog-eared copies; became a pnzed fisherman's possession. Professor Higbee was offered 5400 tor one of his last maps. And , Mohawk Valley that cant even be found on topographic maps' John Pitanes OBSERVER-DISPATCH-UUca reprints were imposstote, because the river, stream, pond and lake maps were ported m non-photographs .. then 'Professor Higbee's blue Then, m 1991. at lhe age of 91. Stream Maps' are without Howard Higbee's dream came true ORDER YOUR COLOR STREAM MAPS Available rolled or folded ALSO AVAILABLE m heavy gauge LIFE­ TIME GUARANTEED, glass-I Ae clear-lamnation. write-on wipe-of! surface, with brass eyeleties tor easy hanging. Send ma_____4 FT by 4 FT LAMINATED map(i) pasUga paid al S43 75 ** Chad ot money odar enclosed S SHPPED PRIORITY MAIL EACK ROILED AM) LAMMATED MAP SUPPED » A STURDY STORAGE TUBE Howard brant THE NEWARK STAR-LEDGER Computers made 4 possible to report the map Hoidmg an updated map. "It am showing where to find Howard sato. *1 never thought rd Ive to out-of-the-way trout streams that makes the map such a Then, by combinmg Professor Hqbee-s knowledge with computer technology-the STREAM MAP Of MICHKjAN was created treasure to the fisherman Joe Gordon TRSUNE-DEMOCRAT- Johnstown 1952 N. Broadway P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 16 The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 6. 2000 Prairieville residents warned of woman’s telephone fraud by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A Kalamazoo woman wanted on two criminal bench warrants relating to previ­ ous telephone fraud schemes in Barry County is trying to again con local citizens out of their money, Prairieville Township Police Chief Larry Gentry said. "We just want to warn people — don't give her any money," said Gentry. "If any­ body has contact with her. please call and let us know." Gentry said the wanted woman. Denise Marie (Palmaticr) Mulder, is believed to have called three Prairieville Township families earlier this week trying to gain their sympathy and their cash. Police, however, have been unable to lo­ cate her. "In her new ploy she's telling people she has a six-month-old daughter who is sick and they've been kicked out of their apart­ ment." said Gentry. "She doesn't have a six-month-old daughter, she has an adult daughter who lives at Ft Bragg." Gentry said the woman perpetrated lhe same scheme earlier this year, calling ac­ quaintances of her now deceased grandfather to prey on their sympathy. "Then, she was calling people and saying her daughter at Fl. Bragg was on life sup­ port and she needed $380 for a plane ticket," said Gentry. Mulder, 44. was then arrested on a twocount misdemeanor warrant for attempted false pretense and second offense false pre­ tense. but failed to -appear for a court hear­ ing on the charges, according to Gentry. Kalamazoo Township Police arc also looking for Mulder whom they allege bilked residents out of $1,400, said Gentry. "She (allegedly) has a crack (cocaine) habit," Gentry said, adding that none of the Prairieville Township residents contacted by Mulder this week fell for the story. "They sympathized with her, but some­ thing told them not to give in," he said. "They say she gives a real convincing sob story. " Mulder was convicted in 1992 in St. Joseph County on a charge of false pre­ tenses over $100 and reportedly took $ 11,000 from her own father, a former Western Michigan University Professor some years ago. "It was a fluke how I found out about that," said Gentry. "In 1992, our township supervisor had gone to a garage sale and found a note inside a book written by her father. He had circulated this note to other professors explaining what had happened and 'don't give her any money and don't be­ lieve what she says.’" Gentry said that note helped him secure her arrest warrant last summer. "She tries to hit anyone up who might be remotely related to her family and b) all means, don't give her any money," he said. "She's using the excuse of sick kids and be­ ing thrown out of her apartment. If we come across her. we’ll give her a place to slay." Raid nets *147,000 worth of pot J-Ad Graphics News Service A routine traffic stop by Hastings police officer Cleon Brown led to a raid Sunday on the driver's Nelson Street home, where officers found 147 marijuana plants worth up to $147,000. plus weapons, scales and paraphernalia. "It was obviously an inside growing op­ eration." said Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver. Arrested and arraigned on two felony counts including delivery and manufacture of 5 to 45 kilograms of marijuana and maintaining a drug house was 47-ycar-old Kevin French. French is being held in lhe Barry County Jail on $10,000 bond awaiting a Jan. 12 pre exam in Barry County's 56 B District Court. Sarver said French I ad given police con­ sent to search his home, but after arriving at the scene, a search warrant was requested and obtained. Assisting with the 10 p.m. raid in the 200 block of Nelson Street was the Barry County Sheriffs Department. "The search led to the seizure of the plants, lighting equipment planters, scales and several weapons, including an AK-47 rule, 200 rounds, a shot gun and numerous martial arts items such as swords," Sarver said. Based on the size of the plants, which reach up to 18 inches, and the amount of equipment seized, "it's safe to say this has been going on for several months." added Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. Leedy said French has no prior drug-re­ lated convictions in Michigan, but does have a criminal history of drug possession in New Jersey. Police expect to serve French a notice of intent to forfeit all cash, weapons and other assets, Leedy said. If convicted, French could spend up to seven years in prison on the delivery and manufacture charge and two years on the drug house charge. The case remains under investigation by the Hastings City Police Department. We're Blowing the Top Off for the Millennium 2000 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2000 FIREHAWK Stop in today & see the 2000 Firehawk Convertible! LSI VS engine with 330 horsepower Rom Air hood with functional scoops Dual hood-mounted heal extractors 17'X9" 5- spoke lightwelght aluminum wheels Performance Exhaust System with dual-dual tips Firestone Firehawk P275/*o/i m tires Firehawk dash plaque & 2 keyfobs Firehawk exterior graphics and hood emblem ALL PRICES PIUS TAX. 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Soaring Saxons trounce Trojans See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 5 See Story on Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 VOLUME 147, NO. 2 News Briefs: Parenting series to start Jan. 20 A pareniiag/fomily rcluiouhip woriuhop will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. ftwndays from Jan. 20 to Feb. 24 at Main-Street Saving, Bank. 629 W State St.. Hawing? The sewons. "Family Communica­ tion and Self-Esteem." are geared to parents and all adalts. They will teach specific skills to build self-esteem for themselves sad others, communica­ tions skills for responsible, non-blam­ ing. trust building relationships. The workshop is being provided by the Early On program, based al the Barry Intermediate School Diunct. hl cooperation with Region 12 SAFE, a government htnded parenting ediir alien program There wiH be no cost to attend. J-Ad Graphics web site planned J-Ad Graphics, publishers of the Banner. Reminder, Sun & News. Lakewood News and Maple Valley News, has launched a new web site on tue Internet at the beginning of this new year. Readers can access the site almost daily to get up to date information about local news stories, sports scores and advertisements. The address is jadnews.com. Those who want io send the news­ paper information, news items, letters to the editor faster than by fax or by "snail mail” may do so now by e-mail* mg jadnewst8ivoyager.net. E-mails are encouraged, but return addresses and phone numbers on the messages also are a good idea. too. Polar Bear Dip will cost $2 There w ill lx a $2 registration fee lor the Polar Bear Dip at this year’s Gun Lake Wmterfcst at 3 p.m. Satur­ day. Jan. 29. at the water's-edge at Al­ legan County Park. Pre-Winterfest events are planned co build excitement. On Wednesday. Jan. 19. a “Meet the Mayor" candidates dinner will be held at O'Neil's Restau­ rant oe M-179 (Chief Noonday Road), beginning at 6:30 p.m. Events Jan. 29 begin at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast at the Gun Lake Community Church, open class vol­ leyball and tug of war competitions for teams of any age. Broomball for those 18 years and older also begins at 8 am. Entry fee information is available by calling the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce at 792-4396. New this year is an all-vehicle poker run, a chicken drop, grocery cart chal­ lenge and a hairy chest contest. The day ends with a family-style chicken dinner at the Circle Inn Restaurant from 4 to 8 p.m. Returning are the See Shanty Fash­ ion show and the O’Neil's Chili Cook Off Just for kids are a Gun Lake Prince and Princess contest and chil­ dren's games. For more information about any of these Winterfest events, cal! 792-4396. (Additional) News Briefs (appear on page 3) THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2000 PRICE 50- Mansfield named acting manager City Council removes Penrod by David T. Young Editor Hastings' first and only city manager, Howard L. Penrod. was removed from of­ fice Monday night by the City Council. The council voted 5-4 against reappoint­ ing Penrod to the post he has held since September 1994 x.nd instead elevated Jeff Mansfield from deputy to acting city man­ ager until a plan is developed to fill the po­ sition. Mansfield, who will continue to serve as director of public services and zoning ad­ ministrator. said, "I'll do the best job I possibly can in the interim.” He has been director of public services since 1992, when Mike Klovanich retired. Penrod, after the vote was taken, told council members that he was disappointed with their decision, but added, "I have en­ joyed working for the City of Hastings. "I'm disappointed in what has happened here tonight because I though: I was doing a good job, but obviously not everybody thought so," he said. He then got up from his chair and qui­ etly walked out of council chambers. When asked to comment further on the matter, he declined, and he diJ not return a phone call to his home Tuesday. Voting against reappointing Penrod for one year were councilmen Joe Bleam, David McIntyre, Harold Hawkins and Don- Howard Penrod makes a few parting comments at his last City Council meeting before stepping down as city manager. Jeff Mansfield aid Spencer and Mayor Frank Campbell. Voting affirmative to a motion to retain the city manager were David Jaspersc, Robert May. Barry Wood and Donald Tubbs. Penrod and the council met in closed ses­ sion for about an hour and 20 minutes Monday evening before the regular council meeting. The purpose of the closed session was to discuss the city manager s employ­ ment contract. Before tj.e regular session, Penrod wrote to council in its communication packet, asking to set a date for a workshop to set goals and objectives. "...I believe it to be extremely important for the council to discuss with the city manager what they would like to see ac­ complished by the manager in the coming year," he wrote. "A clear and concise statement of what is expected can later be evaluated as to the manager's success in carry ing out council policy and should pro­ vide better means of objective evaluation." Council later in the meeting granted a workshopon gdals and >bjectives with MansfiAaTh has been scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24. before the regular council meeting at 7:30 that night. The vote to appoint Mansfield as acting city manager for an indefinite period was unanimous. He will receive a boost in salary, from $59,000 to $63,000 a year. Penrod's salary during the final year of his employment contract with the city was See COUNCIL, page 15 Sewer authority FOIA violation suit dismissed by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The dismissal of a lawsuit claiming that the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority (SWBCSWA) failed to comply with the Freedom of Information Act has left both sides declaring at least partial victory. Barry Circuit Judge James Fisher last Thursday approved a request by the author­ ity to have the suit dismissed, but ordered that the authority pay $750 in attorney fees incurred by Sharon Ford, the Pine Lake res­ ident who filed the lawsuit. He also denied the authority's request that Ford pay attor­ ney fees incurred by the authority while de­ fending itself (The authority had claimed that the lawsuit was "frivolous" and there­ fore Ford should be responsible for its at­ torney fees.) Fisher also declared that the documents Ford sought were public information and therefore not exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. The au­ thority had contended that the information Ford requested under the FOIA — a list of names and addresses of those billed for au­ thority services — would "constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of an individ­ ual's privacy." Under FOIA guidelines, public officials do not have to release in­ formation that is "of a personal nature." The attorney representing the sewer au­ thority. Grand Rapids lawyer Ross Lcis­ man, said he was "pleased with the result" of Thursday's hearing. Lcisman said Fisher did "what we asked him to do," which was dismiss the case. Also, he said, despite the fact that the au­ thority was required to pay $750 in attor- ney fees, the sum was well below the "sev­ eral thousands" of dollars in attorney costs for which Ford was asking reimbursement. Also, he said. Ford's request for mone­ tary damages in the case was denied. Ford had asked for $500 in "punitive" damages, which is allowed under FOIA if a public body has "arbitrarily and capriciously" de­ nied a FOIA request. "The judge said '1 find no evidence to support punitive damages,'" Lcisman said. In a brief filed by the authority asking for dismissal of the case, Leisman said that the authority made a good faith effort to comply with Ford's request, therefore there was no arbitrariness or capriciousness in­ volved in what Ford felt was a failure on the part of the authority to comply with the FOIA request. Ford's attorney, Carol Dwyer, said Ford "felt really vindicated" by Fisher’s rulings in the case. See SEWER, continued page 2 County may review new dog license fees by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Discussions about dog licenses, more stringent kennel requirements and the gypsy moth residential suppression pro­ gram dominated Tuesday's meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Some county residents are upset about the new dog licensing procedures and fees that went into effect Jan. 1. according to County Board Chairman Jim Bailey. As a result, commissioners indicated they would "revisit" the issue during a fu­ ture Central Senices Committee, which oversees animal control issues. Bailey and Commissioner Rod Goebel were the only two commissioners who voted against the new fees when the County Board adopted them last Septem­ ber. "I want to at least look at the kennel part." Bailey said. "That will resolve some of the issues that are out there because there arc some people who are screaming and we re going to hear about it." "We certainly can discuss it in Central Services." said Committee Chairwoman Clare Tripp, who noted the committee pre­ viously spent a lot of time on the subject. "It's confusing." "It's still not clear," Wenger said. "I appreciate all the time you spent be­ cause there is no easy answer," Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James said. "When you change a program, change the time frame for licenses, there are al­ ways things that have to be worked out. You just can't foresee everything." James said. Owners of dogs that are not spayed or neutered now have to pay $20 for a oncyear license. The cost was previously $10. A one-year license for a spayed or neutered dog is $5. The intent is reduce the number of unwanted animals by encouraging dogs to be spayed or neutered. Bailey called the new fee "harsh" for resi­ dents who have six dogs, for example. See COUNTY, continued page 15 J-Ad recognized for conservation efforts At its annual meeting Monday, the Barry Conservation District recognized J-Ad Graphics and reporter Mary McDonough tor media coverage given to the BCD. Every year the Reminder publishes the district's annual report, and both the Banner and Reminder have published numerous articles promoting good conservation practices in the county. McDonough is pictured at left with Monica Rappaport. executive director of the BCD. At the dinner, several individuals were recognized for their conservation stewardship (see page 3). i �Pao® 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 13. 2000 Hastings City Council nixes pay increase again by David T. Young Editor Hastings City Council members once again voted not to accept a recommendation that they be granted raises. Mayor Frank Campbell Monday night recommended that each council member s annual salary be increased from $1,950 to $2,120. hut every one voted not to accept it. Donald Spencer, the newest council member who was sworn in earlier Monday evening, said, "1 don't think anybody's here for the money." Councilman Joe Blcam moved to keep the wages the same, and his proposal v as passed unanimously. Council members did the same thing two years ago Also approved was keeping the mayor's salary at $7,800 and the mayor pro tom's pay at $2,320 lite only increase approved was $5 per meeting (from $100 to $105) for members of the Board of Review. Second Ward Councilman Harold Hawkins was elected mayor pro tern, suc­ //tore... News Briefs: Concert rally to fight hate Flick Music and iGive.com will present ‘ Broadening America’s Knowl­ edge," a concert rally Friday, Jan. 21, al Hastings High School to help raise America’s awareness of non-profit or­ ganizations. Every year, the events focus on one key issue troubling America. This year, the main objective will be to draw attention toward groups that deal with inloteran-. e and hale iMDjp. The event will finish at the Tabernacle in Atlanta. Ga., on Tuesday, Jan. 22. The appearance schedule will have artists Eekkin appear from 12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.; speaker John Price from 1:30 to 2 p.m. and artist Johnny Re­ spect from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Peter Oberth, president and founder of Flick Music, is coordinating the lo­ cal concert. Everyone who attends die show will be given a “goodie bag" while supplies last. The bag include bookmarks, stickers, buttons, and information from several non-profit organizations and record companies. Also included in some of the bags will be CDs. cas­ settes and autographed pictures from various artists For more information on this or to donate to the event, call Oberth at (616) 721-8435. Amber Lippert at 948-0163 or Shannon Pietrangelo 945­ 4644 Theater group plans production In celebration of its 15th anniver­ sary. the Thornapple Arts Council is announcing receipt of an $8,000 grant from the Barry Community Founda­ tion to help form a new community theater group in Barry County. To be known as the Thornappic Players, this group will offer "Any­ thing Goes," by Cote Porter, as its first production. Auditions will be held Feb. 28-29 at the Hastings High School Lecture Hall and rehearsals will start the following week at Central Auditorium in Hast­ ings. Presentation of the play is scheduled for April 13-15. Franchesca Amari, director, veteran actres and entertainer, will direct the musical, according to Arts Council Managing Director Lyn Briel. Norma Acker and John Fehsenfeld are co-chairs of the theater project for the Arts Councils. Brie! will serve as liaison. "This program is the next step to bring an active adult theater program to Barry County." Briel said. "With four successful years in youth theater programs, the Arts Council is proud to initiate a theater group in Hastings and Barry County which will eventually be self-governed, self-supporting and self­ sustaining." Audition limes will be posted closer to the audition date. Those interested in volunteering for stage and produc­ tion support or for further information should call the Arts Council at 765­ 3188 ceeding Miriam While, who retired. He will fill in for the mayor to preside over meetings in Campbell's absence. Other recommended appointments ap­ proved were: • Stephanie Fekkcs as city attorney, al a rate of $ 115 per hour and $ 11.464 per year. She received a 3 percent increase. • David Jaspersc. Jeff Mansfield. Camp­ bell. Randy Teegardin and James Wiswell to the Planning Commission. Jaspersc. Mansfield and Campbell all will serve oncyear terms and Teegardin and Wiswell were appointed to thrcc-year terms. • Herman Botcher and Brian Shumway to thrcc-year terms on the Zoning Board of Appeals and Dorotha Cooper and Amy Kusava to two-year terms. Named an alter­ nate for three years was Bill Cusack. • David McIntyre to a one-ycar term on the Library Board, despite Campbell's sug­ gestion that a city representative on that board is no longer necessary. McIntyre said he wished to continue in that capacity and found the meetings useful. • Campbell to a onc-year term and Mar­ Winterfest dance slated for Jan. 22 This year’s Gun Lake Winterfest on Saturday. Jan. 29. will be preceded by a special kickoff dance a week before, on Saturday. Jan. 22. The Winterfest Dance will be held at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, beginning at 7 p.m. This adult event will include the announcement of the “mayor of the Yankee Springs Winter­ fest." The cost of this event will be $10 per person. Music, snacks and soft drinks will be provided. For more in­ formation about the dance call Barb Hotoweiko at 792-2219. Volunteers are still needed for this year's Winterfest celebration. A Win­ terfest meeting is scheduled for Jan. 5 at Sunny Jim’s Pizza on M-179 (Chief Nooaday Road) beginning at 7 pjn. Call Holoweiko at 792-2219 to volun- CPR, first aid classes slated Classes in CPR and first aid for child care providers are planned for next week at the Pennock Hospital Conference Center. The CPR class will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17. It is de­ signed i.» the lay public and covers in­ struction to resuscitate an infant or child and information about injury prevention. The fee is $15. which in­ cludes text and participation card. The first aid class is sclieduted for 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19. It will provide information on basic care for injury or sudden illness until medical help can be summoned. The fee is $35 and includes a standard first aid text. Both classes are approved by the Michigan Division of Day Care Licesning. Pre-registration is required. Call 948-3125. Spanish flair at Showcase A special concert featuring Los Uni­ cos will be held at 6:30 tonight, Thursday. Jan. 13. at Arby's Restau­ rant in Hastings. Los Unicos, a Spanish gospel group from the Orangeville area, has been performing for many years. The core of the group over the years has been brothers David and Danny Anaya and their sister Elizabeth Komero. They have released one album and sing original and traditional songs in both English and Spanish. They are inviting other musicians to join them during the evening at the Musicians* Showcase. Showcase music coordinator Steve Reid said that Jose Cubas. keyboardist from Detroit, is also trying to clear his schedule to perform tonight Seating at the Showcase concerts is availabk on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit Us on the NET jadnews.com jorie Radanl and Mary Lou Gray Hart to four-ycar terms on the Downtown Devel­ opment Authority. • The Barry-Eaton District Health De­ partment as the city's health officer. • Campbell and Hawkins to onc-year terms and James Fisher to a thrcc-year term on the Nature Area Board. Fekkes, how­ ever, said she would have to check into whether a judge legally can serve. • McIntyre to a onc-year term and Barry Wood to a two-year term on the Hastings City/Barry County Airport Board. • Campbell as legislative coordinator for another year. • Judy Myers as assessor. Jerry Sarver as police chief. Roger Caris as fire chief, Ev Manshum as clcrk-trcasurer-financc director and Joe Rahn as economic development di­ rector. In other business Monday night, the City Council: • Agreed to purchase an automated paper folding and envelope stuffing machine from low bidder Pitney Bowes for $8,747. At first, the council intended to table the recommendation, but Manshum said, "We don't have the manpower to handle the mailings,*' without the machine. "We may not be able to gel our mailings out on time." • Agreed to renew one-ycar leases at the industrial incubator for Halo Products, Ad­ vanced Stone and Tile, Unlimited Fabrica­ tions, Thornapple Printing, Bolthousc Merchandising Corp., Erway Transit. New Councilman Donald Spencer (right) takes the oath ot office from City ClerTreasurer Finance Director Ev Manshum. Michigan Lasermark and Tim Jacobs. Manufacturing space in the incubator will cost $2.53 per square foot and office space will be $7.93 a square foot, both up 13 cents a square foot from last year. • Watched new member Donald Spencer be sworn in. Spencer replaces Miriam While, who retired at the end of last year, from the Third Ward. • Had the first reading of a proposed ordi­ nance amendment to modify the procedure for approving enlargements of non-con­ forming buildings and uses in residential zones. The ordinance amendment was rec­ ommended by the Planning Commission in its Jan. 4 meeting. • Congratulated Fire Chief Roger Caris for 25 years of service on the fire depart­ ment. Sewer authority FOIA violation suit dismissed, continued Dwyer said that Ford and "all the citizens who had been attempting to get informa­ tion for months had the feeling they were getting sandbagged, and they were being sandbagged, and (therefore) had to bring the lawsuit. And her position was upheld by the judge." The authority contended that the suit’s primary intention, to have the court order that the documents be released to Ford, was "moot" because the authority had already provided the documents to Ford and then provided Ford with a second copy of the re­ quested documents when the lawsuit was filed. "It was an unnecessary lawsuit, frankly," Lcisman said. •t This past August Ford offered to drop the lawsuit if the authority reimbursed her for funds she spent trying to obtain the correct billing list. Ford also asked the authority to pay $500 in punitive damages before she would drop the suit, and asked for reim­ bursement of money spent by Wall Lake resident Barb Cichy the previous winter in attempting to obtain the same billing list. The authority said that paying for Cichy's expenses in relation to FOIA requests was "not acceptable." A year ago Cichy asked for a list of names and addresses of all users and sub­ scribers to the sewer system. Her request was denied by the authority because at that time Cichy and other mem­ bers of the Greater Wall Lake Association were involved in a lawsuit against the au­ thority. That lawsuit asked that the lake as­ sociation be included in a suit brought by the county and the authority against the engineers and contractors who built the SWBCSWA sewer system. The suit claimed the system was faulty and should be fixed by its builders. The authority said it did not have to ful­ fill Cichy's FOIA request because the law exempts from disclosure "records of infor­ mation relating to a civil action in which the requesting party and the public body are parties." The authority later decided to release the information reouested by Cichy. and Cichy dropped her suit. However, Cichy did not receive the kind of list she wanted, which was of those cus­ tomers of the sewer system who are billed for monthly services. She instead received a copy of those customers served by the sys­ tem. Ford then began making requests for the billed customers, but at first only asked for a list of sewer system subscribers. She was given that list, but it only con­ tained addresses, not names. She then re­ quested a second list that contained the names of subscribers as well as addresses. She was given that list but discovered it was not a list of customers billed by the system. Authority Manager Don Row said in an affidavit filed in relation to Ford's lawsuit that he consulte ,vith the slate attorney general's office anu was told that giving out billing addresses might invade the privacy of some users of the system who could be having their bills paid by others out of charity. Row said he brought the matter be­ fore the sewer authority board May 24. 1999, and the board voted unanimously to release the billing list to Ford. Row then ordered his staff to produce the billing list. Row and other members of his staff contended that such a list did not exist prior to Ford's request for it. "No list of the names and addresses of SWBCSWA users, or list of names and ad­ dresses of the persons billed for use of the SWBCSWA system, was in existence al the time of Mrs. Ford's request,” according to a sworn statement by Roslyn Pellcrilo, SWBCSWA office manager. The authority argued in its brief that since the list had to he generated by SWBCSWA. it was exempt from FOIA disclosure because FOIA says public offi­ cials aren't required to provide information that has not been previously compiled, summarized or reported. Dwyer argued that the list did exist, only not in the form the authority chose to give it to Ford, which was as a typewritten list on paper. The list existed as data stored on a computer, Dwyer said, and therefore would not be considered something newly compiled. According to court documents. Ford picked up the third list she requested and discovered it was still not the billing list she desired. She then filed her lawsuit ask­ ing for the correct list. Lcisman claimed that Ford should have called tlic authority to indicate that she'd re­ ceived the wrong list instead of filing suit. He said the authority was not aware that the third list was not the correct one. When the lawsuit was filed, he said. Ford was immediately provided with the correct list. "Our position was that she didn't have to file the lawsuit." In his brief, Lcisman stated that "had the plaintiff or his counsel troubled, prior to instituting the suit, to make a telephone call of inquiry as to what had happened to his request, it Would have produced the same result as the lawsuit." He said the lawsuit was filed "purely for harassment and as the result of an apparent personal vendetta against the SWBSWA and its manager." Pat Arnold, a member of the sewer au­ thority board, said alter Thursday's hearing that the authority is not deliberately trying to circumvent the FOIA. "I think we do try to comply." she said, but had specific rea­ sons for initial refusals in both the Cichy and Ford cases. In the Cichy case, she said, the authori­ ty's attorney advised the authority not to comply with Cichy's FOIA request because Cichy and the Authority opposed each other in the lawsuit (which asked that the lake association be included in the county suit against the builders of the sewer sys­ tem). In the Ford case, -lie said, the author­ ity voted specifically last May 24 to com­ ply with Ford s request for the list, and the reason Row had not done so previously was because he'd been advised by the attor­ ney general that doing so might violate the system users’ privacy. Dwyer said the FOIA "contains a whole list of the kinds of documents that are not subject to disclosure" and Judge Fisher ruled that the documents requested by Ford "did not fit under any exceptions, most no­ tably privacy.” Dwyer said the judge indi­ cated he was not convinced that the author­ ity had made a good faith effort to produce tlx: documents requested by Ford. Cichy said the authority had been delib­ erately resisting attempts by her. Ford and others to obtain the billing list. "We tried for six months to gel that list." she said. In her argument. Dwyer said that the au­ thority "progressed from a denial of the re­ quests. to misinterpretation of the requests, to personal rancor bet*, ?cn the authority's manager and the citizens, followed by what the plaintiff (Ford) interprets to be inten­ tional noncomphancc with the requests." Both sides claim the other is costing taxpayers money due to Cichy and Ford's lawsuits over FOIA requests. Albert said it lakes yearly user fees of five sewer customers to pay for every $1,000 in attorney fees. According to Row, "These two people have cost our customers money on frivolous suits.” Cichy said in a speech before the Barry County Public Works Board Wednesday that "the authority referred to (Ford’s) suit as a frivolous action. It's interesting that four township supervisors (who make up the authority board) who have sworn an oath to uphold the constitution believe the law doesn't apply to them. What chaos there would be in this country if all public officials believed they were above the law. The authority has cost the residents of the sewer system, to date. $3,000. plus more to come, in attorney fees for not comply­ ing with the law. That equates to almost 15 homeowners' monthly sewer bills paid to the authority for one year. This has been money lost and wasted due to their foolish­ ness." Cichy contended that if the case had gone to trial, Ford could have proved that the au­ thority had been arbitrary and capricious in its denial of Ford's FOIA requests and Ford would have awarded punitive damages. "The Freedom of Information Act is there as a check and balance on public offi­ cials," she said. "It is a tool the public can use so they can stay vigilant and more fully informed on what has occurred and is occurring behind the scenes and from pub­ lic view. The authority denied numerous requests for information from various resi­ dents. . . As the public found out more and more of the problems related to the (sewer) system, the authority has tried to close more and mor? doors to keep the public from learning the truth about the design and construction of this sytem. The ques­ tion is. what is the authority trying to hide from the public?" VISIT US on the NET with up to the moment information on new items. Log on at... jadnews.com �TM Hastngs Banrut - Tbuitday. January 13. 2000 - Page 3 Barry County Conservation District honors individuals for their conservation stewardship Barry County rasktenta Larry and Noel Hayward wore among several individuals honored by the Barry Conservation District at Its annual meeting Monday at Jonny Conoon's restaurant in Hastings. Above, Larry and Noel Hayward receive a conservation stewardship award recognizing their outstanding service and dedication to conservation. Presenting the award was Tom Guthrie (right), chairman of the BCD board of directors. The dinner, attended by over 80 local conservationists, included presentations by BCD staff members on conservation projects undertaken by the district this past year. Staff members of the district Include (from left) Gypsy Moth Suppression Assistant Ian DHfenderfer, NRCS Soil Conservationist Ty Larson, Executive Director Monica Rappaport. Administrative Assistant Cindy Cary. NRCS Soil Scientist Greg Thoen, Gypsy Moth Suppression Coordinator Casey Harris, District Forest and Wildlife Specialist Jim Bruce. Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Coordinator Christyl Burnett, and NRCS District Conservationist Steve Bare. Former BCD administrator Joanne Foreman (left) was recognized for distinguished service with the district. She is pictured with BCD board chair Tom Guthrie and BCD executive director Monica Rappaport. Tractor driver Jim Hostetler (right) boldly went where few would go to help district forest and wildlife specialist Jim Bruce with wetland restoration work and other projects. Hostetler was recognized for "active and cooperative participation* in the BCD. The BCD's gypsy moth suppression coordinator, Casey Harris (right), presented Barry County Commissioner Sandy James with an "Outstanding Commissioner award. specialist for the district, was honored for her distinguished senrice with the BCD. The annual r, eeting included the reelection of Tom Guthrie (middle) and Al Gemnch (right) to seats on the BCD board of directors. Other board members inaude Jack Wood (left). Lon Keene-Phalen (sect nd from left) and Joanne Foreman (second from right). Dinner participants gathered at Jonny Conoon's for the annual event. �p»9» 4 - The Hu«ng» Banner - Thurrtey. January 13.2000 - Animal shelter drive has unsung hero Don’t try to outguess the “Yield Curve” Are you a good guesser? If so. you might be tempted to apply your skills to the investment world. For example, if you’re interested in investing in bonds, you might want to try outguessing the “yield curve." But be careful — making the wrong guess could be expensive. You may have seen the daily yield curve published in The Wall Street Journal or another newspaper, but what is it, exactly? Easendallv, this curve describes a simple line that plots the interest rate paid by sim­ ilar bonds of different maturities. Normally, the line slopes uuward. because longer-term investments are more susceptible to losing purchasing power to inflation, and thus must pay higher intae&l rates to compen­ sate. An inverted yield curve occurs when short-term rates are higher than long-term ones. This doesn’t happen very often; when it does, it means the market believes the long-term risk of inflation is less than the short-term threat. A flat yield curve is one in which long­ term rates are not significantly higher than shorter-term ones. With this type of curve, you may be able to capture most of the yield of longer-term bonds by purchasing shorter-term instruments. However, that doesn’t mean you should buy only short­ term bonds, since that would make your interest income more volatile. Some people use various strategies to try to outguess the yield curve, but the truth is that it's impossible, because nobody can accurately predict the future direction of interest rates. Instead of trying to look into the yield curve crystal ball, here are a cou­ ple of suggestions: to making investment decisions. If you want to achieve your financial goals, you’ll need to avoid the “guessing game." — STOCKS — The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 68-1/4 Ameritech Anheuser Brsch 739/16 CMS Energy 31-1/2 DaimlerChrysler 75-11/16 Dow Chemical 135-1/8 52-3/16 Fort Farmfy Dollar 17-9(16 Fust Financial Bancorp 18 General Motors 72-15/16 8 Hastings Mfg. IBM 119 XPenney 22 Johnson & Johnson 94-38 Kellogg's Company 28-15/16 Kmart 9-9/16 Coca Cola 50-3/8 41 McDonalds 337/8 Seers 10-9/16 Simpson Industries Semco Energy 12-5/16 4-1/4 Spartan Motors AT&T 51-13/16 TCF Financial 233/8 Ptiarniade 4 Upjohn 46-13/16 66-1/4 Wal-Mart Exxon-MoM 79-5/16 Gold 8281.48 SHver 85.14 Dow Jones Average 11.572 20 Volume on NYSE 1.048 ♦3-3/8 ♦1-5/8 ♦1-7/16 +6-1/8 ♦1-9/16 ♦1-1/4 -13/16 ♦ 1-5/16 •1/8 ♦6-15/16 ♦ 1-13/16 ♦5-9/16 ♦1/8 4/4 -6-1/16 ♦2-3/16 ♦2-5/16 ■1/4 ♦13/16 ♦5/32 ♦7/16 ♦3/8 ♦36/16 ♦1-15/16 ♦2-1/2 •197 •8.20 ♦57427 ♦40M To the editor: Mery Fisher is a very special lady in our community. Foi many years she has been the volun­ teer treasurer for the local Humane Society Board of Directors. When the Animal Shel­ ter 2000 committee was formed, she contin­ ued her usual responsibilities with the Humane Society and took on a very heavy load of additional volunteer responsibilities as the treasurer and bookkeeper, all rolled into one. How she has been able to do all that is required from these two positions and have a full-time job is truly a wonder. She has been working behind the scenes, keeping all the financial records, working License fee hike unjustified To the editor: It sure was a sneaky way to put through the new dog tax hike, without letting people know, especially keeping us in the dark. The townships did not want to get any new computers to do the dog licenses, so we also can blame them for part of the problem. After all, it is all the taxpayers** money not the townships*. They are supposed to represent the peo­ ple, apparently they didn’t care about us, either. If they can’t help it is time to elect some new people at the township level also. Elden Shcllenbarger, Hastings • Buy a bond that matures when you need with the bills, writing and sending out the hundreds of receipts for all the donations, balancing the books - the list goes on and on. Without her unselfish dedication. I sin­ cerely doubt the recent fund-raising cam­ paign would have run as smoothly as it did. And because she just kept plugging along, I fear 1, and perhaps others, have tak- The remarkable U.S. Economy The U.S. enjoyed more material progress in the 20th century than there was in the entire world in all the previous centuries combined. We’ve seen enormous gains in this country in virtually every indicator of health, wealth, safety, nutrition, affordabili­ ty and availability of goods, environmental quality and social conditions. This is truly a tribute to our system of free enterprise and our tradition of (relatively) small govern­ ment. Among the great areas of America suc­ cess since 1900 are: a 30 year increase in life expectancy; a ten-fold decrease in infant mortality; the virtual elimination of the major killers of 1900 including tuberculo­ sis, polio, typhoid, whooping cough and pneumonia; a 30 percent improvement in air quality in major cities since 1977; gains in agricultural productivity of 500 percent to 10000 percent depending on commodity; an increase in per capita GDP from $4,800 (in today's dollars) to $31,500; and an increase in average wages from $3.45 an hour (in today’k dollars) to $12.50 an hour. This has led to an enormous increase in living standards as consumer goods have become available and affordable. Even the poorest Americans enjoy conveniences that not even the richest had in 1900. More than the money. Suppose, for example, you want a lump sum to help pay for your child’s col­ lege education, which will start in 10 years. By purchasing a 10-year bond, and holding it to maturity, you will know precisely bow much you can expect to receive. _ • Build a "bond ladder. ” If you’re in» cstmg f k the long term, you mgy want to consider creating a bond I adder-by pur­ chasing a portfolio of bonds of varying maturities. A ladder is a good “all-weather" strategy for any interest-rate environment. If rates rise, you’ll be able to reinvest the money coming due from your shorter-term bonds. And if rates fall, your longer-term bonds will have locked in higher yields than what the market is currently offering. A» a tool for understanding the relation­ ship between interest rates and the market’s expectations for inflation, the yield curve can be useful. But don’t look to it as a guide CORRECTION Omitted from a recent article was the fact that Hastings Charter and Rutland Charter townships arc not eligible for the fixed al­ located millage as the other townships in the county are. Consequently, Hastings Charter and Rutland Charter townships did not benefit when county voters approved a six-year freeze for the distribution of allo­ cated millage. HastingsBaNNER Z)et>o/«f to thr interests of Barry County Siner 1856 PubNahed by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Ortson at J-Ad Graphc* inc 1351 N. M-43 Hwy Hmancs. 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I would also like to give her something that is way over-due. on behalf of everyone in the Humane Society and Animal Shelter 2000, and especially from me - my grati­ tude. Kathy Wiggins. Nashville phonc, electricity and a flush toilet. More than 70 percent of homes own a car, a VCR, a microwave oven, air conditioning, cable TV, and a washer and dryer. Though Ameri­ cans still fed harried, the average adult has twice as much leisure time today than the '.Jbtngt adultdid in tsop. r : T It's worth giving some thought to the sources of this amazing progress, which has elevated the ILS. to world leadership. The key has been our willingness to embrace economic freedom and competition, and the ending (and sometimes wrenching) change they bring. Productivity gains in agriculture, for example, have freed more than 30 per­ cent of our population to move to other industries. In 1900. the most advanced soci­ eties were in Europe. The heavy govern­ ment regulation and taxation common in many European countries, however, often blocked or delayed beneficial economic change. As a result, those countries lost their economic leadership to the U.S. where competition was more open and less subject to government interference protecting entrenched special interests. As we look ahead to the 21 st century, we should keep this lesson in mind. The outlook for 2000 is generally excel­ lent. The economy continues to outstrip economists’ growth expectations, driving unemployment down and the stock market up. There have been increasing concerns, however, that the economy could overheat. In response, the federal reserve increased interest rates by 75 ba»s points last year. If the core CPI signals inflation again, the fed will continue to gradually increase interest rates. A tightening could slow the economy substantially, though it is very likely that growth will continue in 2000. In Congress, we need to avoid doing anymy. Over the past five years, we’ve reduced the negative effect of government on the economy by cutting taxes and cutting bar­ crate opportunities and jobs, The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are ■ lew conditions that must be met before they wM be piMehed. The requirements are; , • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writers name and community of residence. 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January 13. 2000 - Page 5 Jondahl and Engler strange bedfellows on vouchers by David T. Young by voters, the pool for state aid would be split three ways — for public schools, charter schools and private or religious schools. It would mean a shift of about $700 million to private schools. Jondahl said people are getting sucked into the belief that if they approve vouch­ ers they wil) be able to send their children wherever they choose. All it would allow is the parents to ask to have their children attend that school, which would then have the final say. If they gain such approval, they would be reimbursed a certain fixed amount for the cost by the state. "Private schools can reject students dis­ abilities and misbehaving students." he said. "They're not required (as public schools are) to furnish free materials, to submit budgets, they have no publicly elected boards, no public meetings. "Obviously. Michigan needs improve­ ments in our educational system, for ex­ ample, smaller classes and well-trained teachers who mur. be kept up to date. But just changing uie funding system for pri­ Editor Finally, Lynn Jondahl and Oov. John Engler agree on an issue — school vouch­ ers. Jondahl, former state legislator and cur­ rent executive director of the Michigan Prospect for Renewed Citizenship, told a First Friday audience in Hastings last week drat vouchers wouldn't be good public pol­ icy, and Engler recently dropped his sup­ port for the campaign. Several groups, such as "Kids First Yes," and wealthy individuals such as Amway Corp, co-founder Richard DeVos. this week sard they have enough petition signatures io have a stain-wide ballot ques­ tion this year on amending the stale consti­ tution to allow for a voucher system. They contend that enabling parents to send their children to any school they choose and hav­ ing the slate pay for that choice would open up educational freedom to all. The suu constitution approved by Michigan voters more than 33 yean ago prohibhs apendtng public funds oo private schools, though some public schools allow for things such as shared instruction and busing The voucher proponents want to change all that by having the state send parents a voucher to pay for their children's education regardless of wherever they may go. They say it isn't fair that they have to pay taxes for public schools and then pay to have their children attend private or religious schools. Opponents, led by the Michigan Associ­ ation of School Boards, the Michigan Edu­ cation Association and the "All Kids Pint' organization, any vouchers would lead to wholesale recruiting wan and they say it isn't right for public tax dollars to fund scisools that don't play by the same rules as everybody elec. Private schools do not have to accept all students and many do not have facilities to handle handicapped children "Public education is our basic democra­ tizing system," Jondahl said. "It brings to­ gether all people." Meanwhile, private schools, "take steps to shape their student populations. Some require parents to fill out forms and have conferences (before being accepted). They don't accept those students who they feel won't seem to fit in. The schools would choose, not you." Jondahl said he also opposes vouchers Lynn Jondahl, executive director of the Michigan Prospect for Renewed Citizenship, presents the case against vouchers at the Fkst Friday forum. because "We already have a choice available (with charter schools or public academies)." The guest speaker said there is no reason to believe that vouchers would improve the overall quality of education. "They simply change the way the money (for education) is handled." he said. Jondahl presented the two dozen or so who showed up last Friday with copies of the wording that is proposed for the elec­ tion ballot. The campaign to get the issue on the ballot later this year (perhaps in the November general election), would need the signatures of 10 percent of the people in die last local school flection. In Hastings that number was 91 from last June, so only 10 signatures would be required. Public schools used to be funded heavily (about 80 percent) by local property taxes, but Proposal A. passed in 1994, changed all that. Today the state pays about 80 per­ cent on a per-pupil basis, with the other 20 percent provided by local effort. Private schools now get their funding from tuition, payments, donations and spe­ cial scholarship funds. If the state-wide ballot issue is approved Tax talk focus at January Legislative Coffee by Patricia Jehu Staff Writer Everyone talked taxes at the Jammy Leg­ islative Coffee session Monday morning, sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. State Rep. Terry Geiger, Thomas Chad­ wick, district representative for Stale Sena­ tor Joanne Emmons; and Oreg Moore, standing ia for Congressman Nick Smith all taked about prospects for a tax cul Oeiger noted that the strong economy provides a unique circumstance in that taxes are nearing the 9.49 percent Headlee limitation in which some revenues will have to be relumed to taxpayers. Chadwick talked about taxes on internet purchases. He also predicted that Gov. John Engler may present some tax cuts in his Slate of the State address later this month or early next month. Moore slid that Smith was pushing to have budget and tax issues covered by Congress as soon as possible, since the politics of the election cycle could have an impact on the process. Hastings Library extends free use to Sept. 1 Residents who have bypassed using the Hastings Public Library because of the $35 per-household registration fee still have more than seven months to take advantage of the library * "open bouse." The library b< nrd plans to extend its tree­ use policy for Barry County residents through Sept 1. 2000. The end of the open bouse previously had been scheduled for Sept 1. 1999 Librarian Barbara Schondelmaycr said that 865 area residents from every township have taken advantage of the open bouse since it began in June 1998. Hove on Escape BE FIRE-SAFE of each room. meeting place Despite the library's small size, it brings numerous resources to the fingertips ot area residents. The library's holdings total 35,000 items, including books, magazines, CDs books on tape and movies that rent for $1 per week Through the library's participation in the Lakeland Library Cooperative, card holders have access to resources at 77 libraries in the region. Patrons can access e-mail through the library's computers and use the Internet without charge. Though the library's web site, www.Iakeland.lib.mi.us/hastings. card holders can access the resources of the cooperative libraries and can even reserve books from their home computers. "Many patrons who have Internet access have said how much they enjoy being able to check the availability of a publication or reserve items from the comfort of their own homes." Schondelmaycr said. The Hastings Public Library also serves as the library for the Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld campus. The library is located at 121 South Church St. in downtown Hastings, across from the Barry County courthouse. Things have been slow in both Lansing and Washington D.C. because congress and die legislature have been on recess. Activ­ ity will be slow at the stale level until after the State of the Stale address. Geiger says that the Appropriations Committee, which he chairs, will be work­ ing at the beginning of the session to set an aggressive calendar and hopes to have the budget completed before the summer recess in early June. He hopes to provide continuity in the budget process, guidance in spending the revenues coming in. and relook al personal property and the impact of lowered personal property revenues on local governments. Tom Guthrie of the Barry County Soil and Waler Conservation district asked Geiger to remember the SWD in budget negotiations. The SWDs across the state receive only $7,900 from Department of Agriculture appropriations. Geiger said that he had asked for addi­ tional funds during the last budget and would be asking again. "Your organization does a great job for the citizens of the entire county, especially in water quality." he told Guthrie. National issues to be discussed this year include a minimum wage increase, the im­ pact of e-commercc on main street busi­ nesses. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) regulations and genetically ma­ nipulated orgat ;sms (gmos) in agriculture. Congressman Smith will be host for a meeting on gmos and agriculture in FebniIssues at the state level include making sure that the playing field is level between charter and public schools, using the bud­ get to lessen the funding divide between the best and least well funded schools and man­ aging to spend down the surplus income in the state coffers prudently The next Legislative Coffee program is at 8 am. Feb.7 at the County Seat restau­ vate education won’t address the problems faced by the public schools, especially for the neediest students. It (the voucher sys­ tem) leaves the highest cost of education on the lower economic level students." One member of the audience asked if there’s a problem with public education, is it wise to penalize the schools or provide more support? John Loftus, speaking of the work of the State Legislature tinkering with the educa­ tion funding system, said. "I find it hard to believe our legislators would dream of such a thing. Is there something in the drinking water in Lansing?" Another problem that the voucher sys­ tem debate hasn't touched is what to do about those youngsters who are home --i—-» scnooiea A woman in the audience said some of the voucher advocates have tried to gain support by calling public schools "gov­ ernment schools." HASTINGS - Mr. Raymood W. Bell, age 91, of Hastings, passed away Thursday. January 6. 2000 at Thomapplc Mxnor Mr. Bell ™ bom oo Jxnuxry 9.1908 al Sherman Township, Newaygo County, the son of Moses & Lucy (Tossy) Bell. He was raised in Newaygo County and attended schools there. Mr. Bell moved to Barry County from Kent County in 1943. He married Dorothy Banks in 1926 and the marriage ended in divorce and she preceded him in death in 1984. He married Doris Hammond in 1941 and she preceded him in death on September 29,1982. Mr. Bell was employed at Eaton’s in Battle Creek for several years. He was also engaged in tanning and lumbering. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying especially fishing, trapping and gardening. Mr. Bell was also preceded in death by his parents; grandson. Scott Lee Bell; great granddaughter. Mary Lehman; 11 brothers and sisters. He is survived by five sons, Harold Bell of Grand Rapids, Fred (Mary Ann) Bell of Nashville, Ralph (Marie) Bell of Kentwood, Raymond (Bonnie) Bell of Hastings, Daniel (Joanne) Bell of Hastings; four daughters, Mary Young of Mendon, Tennessee. Janet (Donald) Sherk of Hastings, Nancy Cunningham of Clarksville. Tennessee, and Shirley Keiser of Hastings; several grandchildren; great grandchildren; and great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 8, 2000 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Randall K. Hartman officiated. Burial was at Cedar Creek Cemetery, Hope Township in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings "People are so ready to be anti-govern­ ment these days." she said. Jondahl confessed to having plenty of anti-government feelings himself some­ times, but he said rational thinking should prevail. He said the legislature is hypocritical when it wants to lower the dropout rates, yet wants to throw the book at students who are caught bringing weapons or mak­ ing threats, sending them out into the streets, where they become dangers to soci­ ety. He admitted that most pro-voucher peo­ ple want to send their kids to a school where they think they are safe, in addition to having them learn things that conform to their religious beliefs. Jondahl also talked a bit about charter schools, pointing to three studies done in the last year that indicate they have not improved education, nor have they provided innovation, as proponents promised. "There is no evidence of innovation in teaching," he said. "The newness is in the organizational structure." Studies also have shown that charter schools have’mostly dealt with elementary age children, the easiest and cheapest to ed­ ucate. Secondary schools, with labs, athlet­ ics and extra-curricular activities, are much more expensive, and they handle special education and alternative education stu­ dents, something charters usually avoid. Jondahl said charter schools or public academies target niche markets of students that feature certain ethnic values and orien­ tations, resulting in the further "stratifica­ tion and separation" of society. NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission wdl conduct a public hear­ ing tor the following Special Um Permits. REHEARMG CASE NO. SP. 17-89 - Trevareo Bay Land Company (applicant), Tom & Sandy Pock (proparty ownare). LOCATION: On Bachman Road on the West side between the erty limits and Coats Grove Road in Section 5 of Hastings Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special um permit tn erect a 300 toot high telecommunications tower CASE NO. SP. 1-2000 - Paul end Judith Gonzalez. LOCATION: On Hammond Road on the West side between Ryan Road and Jarman Road m Section M of Irving <wp. PURPOSE Requesting e speoai um peon* tor a home occupation to operate a kennel in a detached accessory butomg. CASE NO. SP. 2-2000 - William S Susan BrcwnaB. LOCATION: On Bristol Road on the South side between M-37 Hwy and Hicks DrWe in Section 16 of Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special um permit to operate on antiques stoce/bosmess out of thei garage. CASE NO. SP. 3-2000 - Gilttort S Kelly LOCATION: On Bayne Road on the North side between M-66 Hwy. and Hager Road in Section 1 of Castleton Twp PURPOSE. Requesting a special um peonk tor supplemental housing for a health impaired parent. MEETING OATE: January 24, 2000. TIME: 7:30 pan. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Lew Building at 220 West Court St .Hasbnge. I*s2^nspectens of toe above deecrttod prop­ erties wifi be completed by the Planning Commawon members the day of the hearing. Interested persons decking to present the* views upon an appeal etoer verbally or in writing wfl be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written responM may be mated to the address listed botow or faxed to 616-948-4820 The special um applications are available tor pubic inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St. Hastings. Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 am. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m). Monday thru Friday. Please cte the Ptannkig Office at 94S48X tor further in­ formation. The County of Barry wil provide necessary KixMry ted, and MMOM. auctl 4, tegnte. for th, hMring impaired and audio tapes of printed matente. being contedarad at the meeting to ndinduate w» daaWtm at the mntemghMmg upon ten (10) days notice » ria County ot Barry IndMdutee w«h drsabtem requring au«*ary teds or aanrtcaa tfroutd contact the County ot Barry by wrteng or ctetog the Mowing: Michael Brown. County Mmmteraor. 220 W Stale Street. Hast, ng, Ml 49050. (610) 940-409: Debtee S Strath. Berry County Clerk (1/13) rant. outside and take MYSTERY SHOPPERS KARAOKE Freeport Shamrock Tavern 9 P.M. to ‘ 1 A.M. / SATURDAY January 15th Would you like to be paid for occasional shopping assignments at local stores & restaurants, especially if you live within a 25 mile radius of Hastings? To request an application, send a cover letter, including name, address & phone number to; ShopnChek. Attn: FPD #2034, P.O. Box 740045. Atlanta. GA 30374-0045 (send the ad) or visit our web site at shopnchek.com and send us an e-mail including your name, address, phone number & FPD code to: info@shopnchek.com 1-800-237-2379 �Pana # - Tw Hastings Bannar - ThuruMv. January 13, 2000 | EstheH^thKohT^ Freeport since 1974 when she and her husband. Orelo relumed to the area after living near Chicago for many years. FREEPORT - Mn Either Ruth Kohl, age 85. of Freeport, passed awiy Wednesday. January 5. 2000 at Tendercare in Hastings. Mrs. Kohl was bom on September 20, 1914 in Bowne Township. Kent County, the daughter of Wilbur & Susanah (Hantzdman) Whitney. She was raised in the Freeport area and attended schools there. Mrs. Kohl graduated from Lansing Central High School in 1932. received teacher s certification from the old Barry County Normal and later her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Petalozzi College in Chicago. Illinois. She married Orelo C. Kohl on May 23, 1938. Mrs. Kohl taught school in Saranac for about two years and 22 years at Westchester Schools in Westchester, Illinois. She had lived at her last address near tfkaa/Up Mrs. Kohl was a Charter member of the Westchester Community Church in Westchester. Illinois, member of the Royal Neighbors and a former long-time Girl Scout Leader in Westchester. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson. David Dibble in 1994; two sisters; and four brothc.s. Mrs. Kohl is survived by her husband. Orelo; daughter, Marie (Merton) Dibble of St Augustine, Florida; granddaughter. Dr. Lynette (Hug i) Phillips of Madison, Wisconsin; sister. Mary Deming of Whitehall; sister-in-law. June Whitney of Whitehall, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Sunday, January 9. 2000 at Wren Funend Home in Hastings. Pastor Robert Carpenter officiated. Burial was at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. ftydAu... at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pawor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 Chweh phone COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Ad. Dowling 721-8077 Service Time* 9 00 am Traditional IfrIS am Sun C.iTHOUC CHURCH church office CEDAR CREEK BIBLE HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD for ail agm Mcmmg Wonhip Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School st 10 00 a m . Worship HASTINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH Corner of Jefferson and Green (DcmocratK Hall). HaMinp Dr Eu­ gene E Curtiu. pM»or 616-948­ 8213 Sunday Wonhip, 10 Mam; Sunday Evening. 6 00 p.m , Tues­ day c\ening 6:30 p.m (Call for lo­ cation). A warm welcome to every­ one BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST Ml 49054 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 ajn . Worship 11 am . Evening Services 6 p.m Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on videos in HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd and Bolt wood St . Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Res Donald Brail. Asaociatc Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun 1045 a.m Mormag Worship. 5 30 p m. Kid’s quizzing, 6:00 p.m. day. 6:30 p.m.. KidY Alive for ages 7-00 pm ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. through 7 ar firvi grade). Kwh Club Youth Mtautnc* or Teen Bible Quiz (age* 13-19). Aduti Bible WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. HaMragk Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A. Ar- bon rail the church office Chn« s Love, and the fellowship of HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E Nonh Street. Hasting* Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9414 Rev at the church (grade* 6-12th) Wednesday 600-80) pm. War­ riors (grades K-5th). serving (Child care provided) H.AST1NGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church ttnutng Anglican rite (616) 945-9574 Barrier uct over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 a.m SUNDAY - 930 am Morning EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH t»m call 948-9437 - Goodwill. Genesis aad In H» HRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hasbngs Pastor (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P Met. ’be III. Rector a m Coffee Fellowship. Radio Broadcast. 11:00 a.m. - Worship Services - Child care available for and 10 am Christian Education 10 a m. Nursery Available at 10 Awana. Sr (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 A Jr High Youth. txx Cail Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Hastings. Mi 49058 fast Presented by the United Methodist Women Program is helpful and a free-will offering will Unity CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 94M-KX9O er 94g- Thunday Btbte Study 7 pm If in­ terested tn a free Home Bible GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9221 Mornrag Celebration 10 service Nuncry. childrenY min­ istry. youth group, adult small WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Costs Grove Rd Pastor Ben Church Service Wednesday 6 00p FIRSi PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 23! S Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C. Kel’er, Director. Noah's Ark PreScbool Thursday. Jan 13 - 9 00 a m Traditional Worship Service. 9.20 a m Children’s 10:30 This information on worship services ts provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FU NERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER the BOSLEY PHARMACY IIIS Jeffenon - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. | HASTINGS - Mr. William K. Slocum, age 91, of Hastings, passed away early Wednesday, January IL 2000 at Thornapple Manor. .................ton.. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. Tendercare in Hastings. Mr. Gallagher was bom on January 8. 1911 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the son of Michael A Elizabeth (Boos) Gallagher. He was raised in the Scranton area and attended schools there. Mr. Gallagher married Edna M. Brown and she preceded him in death oo July 4, 1999. They came to the Hastings area in the early 1940's and moved to Wall Lake in Delton in 1958 where they resided, and raised their two children. After his retirement, they moved back to Hastings oo Hammond Road in 1975. Mr. Gallagher waa employed at E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 38 years, retiring in 1973 as Plant Superintendent. He enjoyed bunting, fishing and was an avid golfer. Mr. Gallagher was also preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by a daughter, Marti Gallagher of Hastings; a son. John (Kathy) Gallagher of Newberry; seven grandchildren. David Gallagher. Michael Gallagher. Katrina Gallagher, Karin Gallagher. Jennifer (John) Curtis, Stephanie Martinez, and Kristen Gallagher, and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2000 at 11:30 A.M. at Hastings Free Methodist Church with Reverend Daniel D. Graybill officiating Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Child’.u's Worship The 9 00 Service it broadcast over WBCHAM 1220 The II 20 Service i* broadcast over Channel 10 provided during both Service*. 2 00 pm. Senior High meets tj visit Tendcrcarc. 4:00 p.m Middle High PYF Monday. Jan 17 and resiMs- great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 8, 2000 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Louis A. Lowndes officiated. Interment waa in East Hickory Comen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association or the HASTINGS - Mr. Francis A. ‘FrankGallagher, age 89. of Hastings, passed away Monday, January 10. 2000 at YfauhComm phonc ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Hastings. Ml QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHI RCH Betty (Junior) Johnson of Fn-klin, Texas; 16 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; four slep-grer grandchildren; and three Francis A. 'Frank’ Gallaj Eduction. Rochelle Kreykes. Di- Church Phone MS-2330 engines. Leo loved to ride his tractors in parades at Chariton Park, and attended Prairieville Old Fashion Farm Days. He also enjoyed riding his Indian motor bike and riding with friends in their private airplanes. He was a member of the Hickory Comen Bible Church and the Bernard Historical Society. Leo was preceded in death by three sisten, Madeline in 1918, Marguerite Welcher in 1972. and Meda Spew in 1995. He is survived by a brother. Edward (Ruth) Lechleitner. his nieces. Winnie Haines, Nancy Lechleitner, Judy Lechleitner. Shirley Bennett; and nephews. Brace Welcher. Gary Welcher, and Tom Lechleitner; also special friends. Bud and Clare Vanderplocg and Jimmy Springer. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, January 9. 2000 al the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden nffiriiarri Interment was at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Loo's name may be made to the Bernard Historical Society or a charity of one's choice. grandchildren, Donald Ruth in 1969. David Dodrill in 1988, and Mike Ruth in 1991; a brother. Robert Albright in 1998. She is survived by her children. James Booth of Kalamazoo. Clara (Nick) Easelman of Battle Creek, John Booth of Battle Creek. Maxine (Robert) Stevens of Battle Creek. Mary (Ed) Ruth of Hickory Cornen, Carl (Alice) Booth of East Detroit. Lyle Booth of Hickory Comen, American Diabetes Association Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Hone in Delton. planning. 7 30 p.m 12 00 Trustees meeting - pm Church Night Supper. 645 p.m Kervgma Bible Study Movies’*. 7:00 p m Chancel Choir rehearsal BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER Rita June Shook enjoyed 20 yean of caretaking for the Vanderplocg family. He will be remembered for his great interest tn antique tractors end gasoline CaMchrara 3; 3« pm. Holy 4995 Office hour*. Wed Thun 9 9 30 am.. Sunday School. 10-45 am Morning worwiip. routn rel­ GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHI RCH She enjoyed crocheting, reading, plants and flowers, and she was a member of the Friendly Birthday Club and the Day Bible Missionary Group. Mn. Booth was also preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Dodrill in 1991; and ^^MUjan^^toam'1' ictvice. 3 00-6:00 p.m.. Flying Dove*. GodY Children Thursday. SUNDAY SCHOOL. day* 6.30 to 800 p.m. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 p.m. Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday Leo Lechleitner HASTINGS - Leo Lechleiti er, age 96, of Hastings and formerly of Delton, passed away Wednesday, January 5. 2000 at Tendercare in Hastings. Leo was bom on November 4, 1903 in Delton, the first child of Charles and Winnie (Jones) Lechleitner. He attended the Bunnell Country School and Delton High School. Leo fanned with his parents and lived on the family farm until 1968. Thereafter, he resided in hit home on his sister's farm on Kingsbury Rond for 24 years. After Leo retired from fanning, he Brbte uudy Bible Study and Prayer CatholK Church. Hasting* Sunday Mm 9 30 am Pickard. L itch field Roberta J. Booth BATTLE CREEK - Mrs. Roberta J. Booth, age 97, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2000 al her residence. Mn. Booth was bom on July 6. 1902 in Canada, the daughter of William and Jennie (Albright) Wiggens. She married Herbert Booth in October of 1925 and he preceded her in death in 1972. Mn. Booth worked al the VA Hospital in Battle Creek and retired in 1972. She also wcraed at the American Legion Hospital at Fort Cuner Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Horn- in Delton. the SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - Mn. Rita June Shook, age 69, of Scottsdale, Arizona, and formerly of Hickory Comers' passed away Friday. January 7,2000 at her daughters home. Rita was bom in Cheboygan on May 8. 1930. the daughter of Ephriam and Mary (Lamont) Major. She married Alfred Shook in 1956 in Corpus Christi. Texas, and he preceded her in death in August of 1995. Rita loved her family, baking and bingo. She is survived by daughters, Debra (Steve) Auton, and Tracy (Jeff) Biasett; four grandchildren; brothers, Leon and Don Major. Graveside services were conducted on Monday, January 17,2000 at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Manorial contributions may be made to Hoepice of the Valley. 1510 East Flower Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85032. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. the Arlene R Hefflebower WOODLAND - Arlene R. Hefflebower, age 77, of Woodland, passed away unexpectedly on Monday. January 3. 2000. Arlene was bom on March 4, 1922 on the family farm in Maple Grove Township. She graduated from Nashville High School in 1938. Arlene married Cart Hefflebower oo April 26. 1942 and spent the rest of her life in Woodland Township. She retired from Hastings Manufacturing in November of 1980. Arlene belonged to the Woodland United Methodist Church, the United Womens Society, and the U.M Circle. She had been the Primary And StfndRy Sdtool icsdBCf for 15 years, as well as serving as the financial secretary of the drarch for 1$ Douglas H. Vandoren MIDDLEVILLE - Douglas H. Vandoren. age 29, of Middleville, passed away Thursday, January 6. 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He is survived by his foster parents, Robert and Betty Noffke and family of Middleville. Graveside services were held on Saturday, January 8. 2000 at Coman Cemetery in Yankee Springs Township. Reverend F. L. "Red‘ Faber officiated. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Ccd! Marshall. She is survived by her daughters. Jan and Jim Ncustiftcr of Woodland, and Barb and Jim Wickham of Woodland; her grandchildren; and great gtandrhildmn, Scd and Page Notstifter (Madisoo), Tracy and Matt Timm (Cody and Melia). Doug Wickham (Anthony and Marissa). John and Ava Wickham (Alec); her sister, Agnes Price; ha sista-in-law, Kathryn Newberry; numerous nieces and nephews; and ba dear friend and caregiver, Doris Feasal. Funeral services were held oo Friday, January 7, 2000 al Koops Funeral Chapel Dorothea Pauline Fisk PORTAGE - Dorothea Pauline Rak. left this life on January 9. 2000 at Borgess Medical Center after a lingering illness. Dorothea was bora on September 4, 1912. the daughter of Everett Perry Pritchard and Mae Platt, and lived in this area all of her life. She was in the graduating class of Central High in 1931. For many years she owned and managed the Parkview Inn Restaurant in Richland. Dorothea's interests included raising inset, doing ceramics, cooking, and traveling in the United Slates and abroad. She was preceded in death by husbands, Mathew Heid and Don Fisk; and son, David Heid. Dorothea is survived by daughters. Susan Franklin of Bullhead City, Arizona. Judith McNiff of Pasadena, California; son, Thomas Heid of Shelbyville; and beloved friends Mary Chappell and Hattie Stetler, nine grandchildren; and five great grandchildren; and brother. Everett Prichard. Jr. of Kalamazoo. . A memorial service was held on Tuesday. January 11. 2000 at the Heritage Funeral Home in Kalamazoo. Reverend Preston Porter officiated. Inurnment was made at Mt EverRest Memorial Park. Arrangements were made by the Heritage Funeral Home in Kalamazoo. 1-800 310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME in Lake Odessa. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. Manorial contributions may be made to the Woodland United Methodist Church or Lakewood Community Ambulance. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapd in Lake Odessa. | HASTINGS - Ida loleen Clark, age 88, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, January 8,2000 at ha residence. She was bom on January 20, 1911 in Holland, the daughter of William and Ada (Johnston) Newton. Mrs. Clark graduated from Hastings High School in 1929. She married Kenneth L. Clark on December 24,1929 and he preceded ha in death on March 24,1991. Mrs. Clark worked for Pennock Hospital for 25 yean and retired in 1972. She lived and then spent winters in Florida for 25 years. Ha memberships included Hope United Methodist Church. Women of (he Moose for more than 50 yean. Mn. Clark enjoyed quilting, making afghans, and ha house plants. She was also preceded in death by daughters. Helen Barlow in 1997, Louise Wilson in 1998. Gladys Humtnel in 1*98; and brother, Robert Newton. Mn. Clark is survived by sons, Floyd (Carol) Clark of Hastings, Leon (Pauline) Clark of Warrens. Wisconsin; daughters. Evelyn Ulrich of Nashville, Lois (Fred) Holiman of Lakeland, Florida, Sandra (Robert) Milla of Zephyr Hills, Florida; 22 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; sister. Realhel (Arthur) Fuller of Hastings; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 11. 2000 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Larry Hubley a.Td Reverend David Burgett officiated. Memorials may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Hone in Hastings. [ �The Hasting® Banner - Thursday, January 13.2000 - Page 7 Baumgardner-Muskovin plan to be wed in May Gary and Jackie Baumgardner of Hick­ ory Comers and Dave and Karen Muskovin of DeHon would like to announce the en­ gagement of their children, Betsy Baum­ gardner and Gene Muskovin. Betsy is a 1995 graduate of Gull Lake High School and a 1999 graduate of West­ ern Michigan University in Elementary Ed­ ucation. Gene is a 1993 graduate of Delton Kel­ logg High School and is employed at Barry County Telephone Company. A May 20. 2000 wedding is being planned Jameses to celebrate silver anniversary Howard and Joyce James ol Hastings cel­ ebrated their Silver Wedding Anniversary on January 4. 2000. They were married in DeKalb, IL at St. Paul's Episcopal Church by Rev. Charles H. Brieant on January 4. 1975. Their children arc Daniel and Melissa James of Shepherd, MI. Joseph of East Lansing. Ml and Benjamin of Hastings. In this new millennium, they give thanks to God for all the blessings in their lives and that they are still compatible! « !t«<I W J J’ “ |(IH IM Wooden-Lebeck to wed in June Douglai and Linda Wooden of Delton arc proud to aiwwrrxe the engagement of their daughter. Katie ’Mxxien, to Bnan Lebeck, both of Delton. Bnan is the son of Charles and Belva Lebeck anu the late Laurer. Lebeck of Del­ ton Kane « a 1997 graduate of Delton Kel­ logg High Schoo) and is currently a junior at Western Michigan University majonng in Elementary Education B:»an is a 1995 graduate of Delton Kel­ logg High School and is cmpltned by Mc­ Cormick Enterprises of Delton A June 24, 2000 wedding is being planned Boltons to celebrate 50th anniversary Lewis and June Bolton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Jan. 19<h. 2000. "Lewis and June (Tabor) were married in Milford John Wells, Jr.. Delton and Char­ lotte Ann Barfield. Delton. Zachery Lee Scott. Sr., Hastings and Roseann Kathryn Givens, Hastings Andrew Gregory Atkinson, Middleville and Sarah Jane Schihhroat, Middleville. Shawn William Monroe. Middleville and Angola. Indiana They have 5 children, 10 grandchildrer and I great-grandchild. Lewis Bolton retired from Tbomapple Manor in 1986 June Bolton retired from the Hastings Area Schools in 1993 Tracy Dawn Wiennga, Middleville Scott Ronald Mugndge, Hastings and Donna Jean Lamancc, Hastings For young children ages Birth to 5 years, nurturing the development of the whole child. “Music is a mor? potent instrument than any other for education, and children should be taught music before anything else.** - Plato New semester begins February 1, 2000 Class sizes are limited Please call 948-SONG for more information umbra at 1:26 a.m., quoting an astromer at Abrams Planetarium. At mid-eclipse two bright stars, Pollux and Castor, the Gemini twins, will be above the moon at 4.5 degrees. There will be col­ or involved, provided we have a cloudless night. With the earth’s shadow on the moon, there is usually a deep reddish-orange cplor from the sunlight passing close to the earth and is bent into the shadow and onto the moon. Our last lunar eclipse was in 1992. A brief obituary appeared in the Shop­ pers’ Guide for John Richard Gallagher, 60, of St. Johns, who died on New Yean’ Day. He is survived by three sisters, Patricia Bessett, Judy Gallagher and Bea Goodrich, and his brothers, Bruce (Marva) of Saranac end Robert (Barbara) of Nevada. Burial was at Mt. Pleasant. Members of the Gallagher family attended Lake Odessa schools. Friends here learned on Thursday of the accident which befell Karen King, daughter of Theron and Roberta, who are in Florida. She was struck tr a car while crossing 28th Street The driver saw only the plastic bag she was carrying at 7:40 a.m. On cloudy mornings this hour is barely daylight. She Nature Association program planned Tanya Kay Ritchie. Hastings Thomas Christopher Davis. Hastings and weekly classes are based on music, movement and The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meets tonight with a Scottish program. Andy McFarland of Ionia will be the speak­ er, wearing his plaid and kilts and playing his bagpipe. A rare treat is in store. So come all ye lads and lassies to hear about the Old Country. The next open house at the depot'museum will be Saturday, Jan. 29. Plans are under way for the annual Febru­ ary dinner at the depot, an elegant affair. The clinic in which stroke risks can be assessed for a fee is coming to Fellowship Hall of Central United Methodist Church Tuesday. Jan. 18. One should wear sepa­ rates, (not dresses for ladies), for the nonmvasive tec Prices are given on flyers about town. On Jan. 2, Mrs. Roland (Fannie) Curtis was honored at a birthday dinner in Wyoming at the home of her youngest daughter. Rosalie (Bob) McDowell for her 92nd birthday anniversary. Family members attended to wish her well. She has moved from Emerson Manor to Middleville. She now is a resident of Carveth Village at 690 West Main St. She is in the middle level of care. A recent issue of the Lakewood News carried a story that residents of the Innova­ tion Subdivision off Woodland Road want to change the street names to better reflect mannc connotation since most of the streets are near or m sight of Jordan Lake. Information from a local realtor is that this area was developed about .926 by a Lansing pair of gentlemen who set out to divide the land for fishing camps. This would be a good place to pitch a tent for a week or so for good fishing. One of the partners was Harvey Seib. Some of the streets are named for his family: his wife, Marie, daughter, Donna, son Tom. Possibly the other streets bear names from the fami­ ly of his partner Tom and his family and sister Donna are yet today Lansing resi­ dents. The original intent was that this plarr would be for recreational purposes only. However over the years cottages were buir. Later they were enlarged or winterized to become permanent homes. The first pur­ pose is why the lots are small. Work is to begin soon on the kitchen at Fellowship Hall tn downtown Lake Odessa. All cupboards will be refaced and some will be replaced. New sinks will be installed to be nearer health department standards The room size will remain the same, in the meantime, there will have to be improvisations. pz -. ..... •• <• On Jan 6, several Lake Odessa ladies attended the Epiphany breakfast at Lansing Grace UMC. More than 135 were present on a beautiful winter day. An eclipse of the moon is to be visible on Jan 20 The science writer for the State Journal says that die moon enters the umbra at 10:01 p.m. Total eclipse is from 11:04 p.m. to 12:23 a.m. and the moon leaves the VISIT US on the NET with up to the moment information on new items. Call us at... jadnews.com The public is invited to attend a free pro­ gram at noon Thursday, Jan. 27, to be pre­ sented by Fred Dye of Rochester Hills and Debby Igleheart of Bloomfield Hills, “The Michigan Nature Association and what it is doing in the Grand Rapids area.” It will be given at the Chariton Park His­ toric Village and Museum, 2545 South Chariton Park Road, Hastings. The program will be about native plants and animals found on the Michigan Nature Association. (MNA) preserves. The MNA is a state-wide nonprofit con­ servation organization that currently has two projects in the Kent County area. Since 1960. using no government support, it has raised money from private donors and pri­ vate business io purchase and permanently preserve 8,000 acres in 53 counties of Michigan This land is still in the condition it was when Michigan was first settled in 1830. The MNA also accepts gifts of property. For more information, contact the Michi­ gan Nature Association. P.O. Box 102, Avo­ ca, Ml 48006, phone (810) 324-2626. was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital where she was listed in critical condition for days. However, by the weekend ate* was respond­ ing to the discomfort of procedures and breathing on her own - both good signs. She had surgery for a broken bone. She was in a coma. Older brother Fred resides in the Grand Rapids area. Younger brother James is at Big Rapids and sister Diane Bates a: Richland are visiting her frequently. The congregation of Central UMC was notified Sunday that the Rev. Charles Shields and wife Ida of Kalamazoo will be coming in early February to serve as inter­ im pastor until the end of June. They will occupy the parsonage on Sixth Avenue. In the meantime, the Rev. James Holloway will fill the pulpit. Services are led each week by the lay leader. Von Goodemoot The interior of Kelly t Place/Adgates has been gutted in the past two weeks in prepa­ ration for the expansion of C & R Cafe into the adjacent building, which will double their dining space. Tom and Jackie Gilliland are home from North Carolina for a time so Tom can have a second orthopedic surgery The Ionia County Genealogical Society met Saturday with a full house This is the start of the fourth year of the society. Mem­ bers came from Grayling, Charlotte. Hast­ ings, Saranac and other locales. Joe McCord of Easton Township gave a fine review of the records of his township which arc available for research on an appointment basis. Because of numerous questions he related other items beyond the township of historical interest. For instance, the first Earton church was once surrounded by a church cemetery. The church burned in 1916 and was rebuilt farther west on Potter and Johnson roads Several books relating to the common interest were on hand for sale. There were sign-up sheets for several coming endeavors for the 2000 year. The society now has 3 research committee in place, which docs searches for a fee. Dale Jackson from Ohio is now living in his new house on Lake Point Drive and he is already on one of the committees. “From the Scrapbook” 5275^265 Magazine of News, Views & Humor from 100 Years Ago - Compiled by Steve Horton Jan.-Feb. 1900 issue available at• Bwicy Plmncy • Btttov Flwtot • TWSftrrtte • am AI fwawart • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Jan. 11, 2000 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. CENA QUALITY CARE PROVIDER MICHIGAN’S LAKGEST HtOVIDEK OF LONG TEKM CAKE Tendercan Hastings is leading the way to the future. Come join our family. 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Extensive medical research proves that women who exercise jregularfy throughout their pregnancy enjoy: •improved sleep, digestion, circulation, posture and self-image. •Easier and shorter labors ariofecoveries. •Less medical intervention, jg. •Reduced risk for cesarean section delivery. ; ofthe childbearing Pennock celebrates the „year. The program offers a blend instruction and childbirth preparation by nnd and registered nurses. Our trained staff is commi troviding each expectant mother the knowledge and abilityfor enhancing a positive childbirth year. Classes indude ■ •Certified instruction followingall American College of Obstetrics and Gynecolcgy guidelines. •Exercise to prevent and alleviate discomforts of pregnancy. •Presentations on pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting topics. •infant massage techniques. 915 W. Green St. in the Pennock Professional Building Call 948-3139 for information or to register �P«9» » - The Huang* Banner- Thurefley. Jenuery 13. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (BARRY COUNTY) O'REILLY. RANCIUO. NITZ. ANDREWS. TURNBULL & SCOTT PC 12900 Haft Rd . S»e 350 Starting Haights. Ml 48313 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has teen r. ada in tha conditions of a mortgage made by RALPH OWEN KEELER JR and PRISCILLAE C. KEELER aka PRISCILLA C KEELER, husband and wife, to TMS Mortgsge Inc., d/b/a The Money Store. Mortgagee. dated March 19. 1997 and recorded on March 24. 1997. In Uber 688. on page 956. Barry County Records, and reassigned to The Bank ot New York a* Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 28. 1997. Settee 1997-A-1, by Assign­ ment dated February 16.1998 and recorded Sep­ tember 14. 1998 Document No: 1017836. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is darned to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Four hundred NinetyThree and 36/100 (837.483 36) Dollars, including interest at 13.50% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil bo foredoeed by a sale erf the mort­ gaged premises, or some pari or them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan, at 1 00 o'clock, on Thursday. Jan­ uary 27. 2000 Said premises are situated in the Township of Cartton. County ot Barry. State of Michigan, and are described as: The Woe! 350 Net of the North 374 feet of the Northwest 1M Of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12. Town 4 North. Range 8 West Tax Item No. 08-040-012-325-200-00 The redemption penod shaft be six months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 6003241a. in which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated December 16. 199 THE BANK OF NEW YORK as Trustee under the Pcoimg and Serving Agreement deled February 28. 1997, Series 1997-A-1 Mortgagee The Money Store, Assignor of the Mortgagee O REILLY. RANCIUO. NITZ. ANDREWS. TURNBULL & SCOTT P.C. .Attorneys tor Mortgagee 12900 Haft Road. Sute 350 Starting Heights. Ml 48313-1151 Attn: Craig S. Schoenherr. Sr. Telephone (810) 726-1000 (1/13) State ot Michigan Barry County ,fna Circuit Court - Famtty Division PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING File No. M-22422-SE m the matter of Owen C Nuthaft, deceased NOTICE: A hearing wfl be held on February 2. 2000 al 1 30 p.m. n the courtroom. Hastings. Mctugan before Judge RKherd H Shaw on Peti­ tion for Commencement ot Proceeding. Removal ot Personal Representative Robert L Byington and Appointment of John Barnett as Personal Representative January 6. 2000 Joann E KAen (P15956) 1209 East Mftham Road SufteB Kalamazoo. Michigan 49002 (616) 383-0700 Donald A Boyce 12862 Woodsrde Drive Chesterland Ohio 44026 (1/13) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Bale THIS FIRM *3 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING IG COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR I HAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the condraons of a mortgage made by Mark A Eyerand Lon B Eyer husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Sep­ tember 29. 1995. and recorded on October 10. 1995 m Uber 642. on Page 108, Barry County Records. Mchigan, and vas assigned by mesne assignments to PNC Mortgage Corp, of amenca, Assignee by an assignment dated September 30. 1998. which was recorded on November 13, 1998. in Document #1020850. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTYSEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEV­ ENTY-NINE AND 26/100 dollars ($67,279 26). in­ eluding interest at 8.625% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage w« be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml al 1B0 p m.,on February 3. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan. and are described as: Lot 36. 38 and 44 of Wildwood. Plat according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1. of Plats Page 60 The redemption period shaft be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated December 23. 1980 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1303 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 1O0 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #990202098 Ravens (1-20) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTO OF AJDftftBMTRATlON Independent Probate File No. 99-227584E Estate of Esther Sreiaff. Deceased. Social Se­ curity No. 382-38-6209 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barrod or af­ fected by the following The decedent, whose last known address was 1212 Osar Late. Dowkng. Ml 49050 (ted No vemberg. 1999 An natiument dated July 17. 1997 has been aamd as tha wfti of me deceased rrfMWa a the dapasete are ooMed that Mi dams agamst me estate w« be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Nelson Kane. 312 Old Kent Bank Buftding. Battle Creak. Ml 49017, or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Mchigan 49058. Within 4 months of the date of publication erf this notice Nctic*. ss further given that the estate wifi be fr.areaftar assigned and distributed to the per­ vander Sort. Christ & fisher, rc. Nelson Kac (PZ7«39) 312 OM Kent Bank Butoing Same Creek. Ml 49017 (616) 965 7000 (1713) REGISTRATION NOTICE To the Qualified Electors of BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2000 Notes • hereby given that any legal volar lang h tie Wtossng Cites and Toanahge uno ■ not ataedy regeie-od Io von may ragaar <rth <w» reapedive Clerk on Monday. January 24.2000. THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, frorr 900 a m irti 500 p m to be oSpOm lo vole si the February 22. 2000. PreaaMal Prmery Election REGISTRATION WU BE ACCEPTED OTHER TMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR C.ERK TO RECEIVE AN ABSENT VOTER BALLOT CONTACT YOUR TOWNSHIP OR CITY CLERK. CLERKS: Deborahs Masaonsic Aasvna Twp Clark Phone (616) 948-vMO (o*ca) Phone (616) 945-3291 (home) Phene (818) 672-7149 7475 Cox Rd. Beievue 1*40021 Phone (BIB) 758-4003 Tracy Mdchell Bafemore t^,. Clerk 3100 E Dowkng Rd Hastings. Ml 49056 Phone (6161 946-2266 SyMa Forster Hope Twp Oerk 5463 S. M-43 Hwy Nonnajear. Nicnots Prairieville Twp. Clerk Hastmgs, Ml 49056 Phone (616) 946-2464 Delton. Ml 49046 Em0y Harmon living Twp Clerk MxMavie. Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-9915 155E OrchardSL Deton. Ml 49046 Phone (616) 623-5171 Event Manshun Hastngs City dark 201 E. State St WWnaDarsels Carton Twp Clerk I - _ nu Biasrvetcome rta Hastings. Ml 49056 Phone (616) 945-5990 Hastings. Ml 49058 Phom (616) 945-2466 Robo McKenna Rutland Charter Twp. Clerk 2461 Heath Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 948-2194 Donna M Stagray Tbomapple Twp. Clerk 200 E. Mam St MkfcMe. Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-7202 June Dealer Johnstown Twp dark 1815 Lacey Rd. Cheryl Alien Woodland Twp. Cterx 156 S Mam LomaWtoon Casteion Twp Clerk 915 Reed St. Dowkng. Ml 49050 Phom (616) 721-9905 Nashville. Ml 49073 Phone (517) 8S2-9193 (home) SuawK. Buber Maple Grove Twp dark Phone (616) 3674094 (home) Phone (517) 8S2-9479 (dtoa) 9752 Evart Rd Borne L. CruBenden Nashwlle Ml 49073 Phone (517) 852-1859 Jarace C Uppert Yankee Springs Twp. Oerk 284 N Briggs Rd. 085 Alvar Rd I laitoga. Ml 49056 Woodland. Ml 48897 Phone (616) 3674915 (office) MiddleWle, Ml 49333 Hasangs Charter Twp Oerk Darlene Harper OrangevBe Tap Clerk Snore no joke Dear Ann Landers: I just read the letter from “Dead tired in Shreveport." whose husband snores. I. too. am a snorcr. My wife finally moved into the spare bedroom so she could get some rest. The first sign of sleep ..pnea is heavy snoring with periods of not breathing. I would occasionally stop breathing for up to 50 seconds. My wife would lie awake at night ready to “kick-start” me, which ex­ plains why she was always exhausted. I was exhausted, too. I never went into deep REM sleep, and would wake up at least a dozen times every night, even though I did not re­ member it. I was never rested enough, and often found myself nodding off at the wheel of my car. I finally discussed the problem with my doctor, who referred me to a sleep clinic. I was placed on a machine that presides me with continuous air pressure while sleeping, and as a result, I have been snoozing soundly every night for over two years. I no longer snore, and the best part is my wife has moved back into our bedroom. I believe most men fear that if they seek medical attention, the doctor will discover something seriously wrong. Sleep apnea can be dangerous, v’-it the cure is simple. Radical surgery is rarely required. I only had to spend one night at the sleep clinic, and it was like being in a motel. Sleep apnea is not a disease, it is a condi­ tion that is easily treated, and the treatment can provide the sufferer with a truly good night's sleep- and give the spouse some rest and reassurance as well. - Enjoying Sweet Dreams. Dear Sweet Dreams: Thank you on be­ half of all the sleep-deprived readers you helped today. And thanks, too, for pointing out that snoring is no joke. It can indicate serious trouble, and should be investigated. Phone (616) 795-9091 no one will mind, as long as you pay your hotel bill. 6. Plan on going out or staying in? Kindly let the resident cook know your schedule so she (or he) can plan accordingly. Don’t keep us in the dark unless you like a lot of pizza. A lot of people would appreciate seeing this in your column. Sign me - Driven Nuts by Company. No City Please. Dear Driven Nuts: You spoke for a lot of people today, and I thank you on behalf of those who have been taken advantage of be­ cause they were loo timid to say anything. At the risk of sounding like a broken record. I’ll repeat - no one can take advaniagc of you without your permission. Wake up out there Kiss and tell? Dear Ann Landers: “John" and I have been married 49 years. Thirty-three years ago, and he had an affair with another woman. He ended it, and we never dis­ cussed it again. In my heart, it took me over a year to forgive and forget, but I wanted to save my marriage, and felt my harping on it would only send him back into her arms. Deciphering drugs Dear Ann Landers: Norman Clarke in Millen, G? . is correct. Many prescriptions arc impossible to read. A competent phar­ macist will not fill a prescription unless he or she is absolutely certain the mediation is correct. If any doubt exists, the pharmacist should call the physician to verify the name of the drug and the directions. Too many drugs sound alike - yet are for different medical problems or have differ­ ent side effects. Tell your readers if there is the slightest doubt, they should check with their physician - B Wayne Carmichael. R.Ph.. Dietrich. III. Dear B.W.C.: Thanks for the alert. I love the way my readers help one another. Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate. Inc. Ovarian signs Dear Ann Landers: A year ago, you printed a column listing the symptoms of ovarian cancer. After reading it, I made an appointment to sec my gynecologist I had a bropsy. and ms diagnosed with Stage HI ovarian cancer For the past several months. I have been undergoing chemotherapy and have had a second surgery. My outlook is positive, and my family has been very sup­ portive. Whenever I am asked how I knew something was wrong, I always say it was your column that did it. I am a lucky woman to have seen that in­ formation when I did. Please, Ann. prim those symptoms again for all the women who may have missed it. - Maria in N.C. Dear Maria: Thank you for asking. Ac­ cording to the Ovarian Cancer National Al­ liance. a national education and advocacy organization, ovarian cancers occur in one out of 55 women at any age. Most woman are diagnosed when the chance for survival for five years is about 20 percent. Early de­ tection improves survival rates. Symptoms arc subtle at first, but become more persis­ tent and identifiable over time. Any woman who experiences the follow­ ing symptoms for more than two or three weeks should sec her doctor and ask for a combination pelvic/rcctal exam, a CA-125 blood test and a transvaginal sonogram: Bloating, a feeling of fullness of gas. Frequent or urgent urination. Nausea, indigestion, constipation or diar­ rhea. Menstrual disorders or pain during inter­ course. Fatigue or backaches. For more information, contact the Ovar­ ian Cancer National Alliance, P.O. Box 33107, Washington, DC. 20033 (wwwovanancancer. org). or assess your risk at the Women’s Cancer Network web site (www.wcn.org). For a free brochure, call the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition at I-888-OVAR1AN (1-888-682-7426) or visit their web site at www.ovarian.org. 10115 SNorrift Rd. Phone (616) 623-2664 6925 Parmelee Rd. Debra Dewey-Perry Barry Twp Clerk 11031 WMeood Rd. Shebyvto. Ml 49344 Ann landers Two years later. I became involved in an affair myself with a married man. I ended it after two years, and to my knowledge, John never knew about it. Even after all this time, I am so filled with guilt and remorse that it is on my mind constantly because I’ve been living a lie all these years and I cannot for­ give myself. I believe a man is much less likely to for­ give and forget about adultery than a woman, and that if 1 try to case my con­ science by confessing, I will be ruining a lot of lives. What do you think. Ann? - Need­ ing Guidance in Philadelphia. Dear Philadelphia: After 29 years of be­ ing a faithful wife, I would say your con­ science should be clear. Forget about dig­ ging up those old bones. A session with a counselor or your religious leader might be helpful, but beyond that. I don’t think you need to do anything more. Kathie White displays the new canvas book bag. ending prize tor the winter read­ ing dub The hunter green bag is sized to hold 10 books with sturdy handles and an inside pocket tor the library card. Library reading club to start next Monday “Let It Snow” is the theme for this year’s adult reading club at Hastings Public Library. Sign up begins Monday, Jan. 17. and the club continues through April 15. This is an annual event at the library and many adults look forward to curling up with good books all winter long. Readers who complete 15 books will receive a brand new book bag pictured above. At signup, patrons receive a folder to record titles read and a snowman book­ mark. All books must be Hastings Public Library books or borrowed from Lakeland Cooperative The prize for completing five books is a free video coupon and the final prize is the book bag. A Hastings Library card is required for sign-up. Free cards for everyone are still available at the library through Sept. I. This is an opportunity to check out the new books available. Books from 7g west Michigan libraries arc available through the on-line card cata­ log. With Internet access at home or office, books can be requested on line and picked up at the library. For more information, call the library. 945-4263. Visiting rules Dear Ann Landers: I read your column about rules for visiting the terminally ill. I wonder if you have a similar list for those of us who arc constantly besieged by com­ pany. As the only family members who live out of town, we have visitors every month of the year. I came up with a list of my own, and I hope you will print it. 1. For three days, you are company. After that, you are family. This means everything you do for yourself at home, you do here. This means wash dishes, clean your room, do your laundry, and so on. 2. Don’t expect to be waited on. This is not a five-star hotel with room service. If you want room service, check into a hotel. 3. I am not your mother. I already have children. 1 don’t need more. 4. I am not your tour guide. Want to sec the sights? I’ve already seen them. Get a map. Rent a car. 5. If you want to stay somew here for two weeks and do nothing all day long, go camping or take a trip to Bermuda or Hawaii. You can vegetate all you like, and RN QUALITY CARE PROVIDER Michigan’s Largest Provider of Long-term Care TenderCare Hastings is leading the way to the future. Come Join our family. Our RN and LPN rates are as follows: RN STARTING RATE ... $17.86 First shift position is open due to a promotion. Apply quickly IVe have a comprehensive benefit package. Our team makes the difference and our residents get the care they deserve. Apply in person at: O TENDERCARE HASTINGS 240 E. North Street * Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 945-9564 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 13. 2000 - Page 9 “Distnct met for annual meeting. The moderator being absent the meeting was called to order by Blaisdell. When a copy of the notice calling the annual meeting being read it was moved and voted to adjourn to the dwelling house of E. Giles in sd District. “Met on Monday, Oct 18, 1841. “District met and chose Jason Even, mod­ erator; E. Giles, director; J.S. Blaisdell assessor. “Second. Voted to have a school the com­ ing winter three month by a competent teacher. Adjourned. Ebenezer Giles, direc­ tor. “District Board met Oct. 1, 1841. “Examined the tax roll for d. District which was made out the first day of January A.D. 1837, and collected in part by John Wolf and in part by Joseph S. Blaisdell through the school inspector. Sd. tax being raised for the purpose of building a school house in sd. District. “On examination we find that John Wolf has collected $107.70, which has never been accounted for. The above sum includ­ ed the said Wolf and Stephen Raymonds taxes. And the said Joseph Blaisdell collect­ ed $87.86, including his own and Jason Evens' taxes and $6 on the tax of E. Landon by attachment and sale of hay by the said John Wolf. "The following accounts were presented and allowed by the district board for work and labor done and materials furnished for said school house viz: “Abel Giles 10 1/2 days work $1.50 per day $15.75; paid above $7.00; due D. A. Giles $8.75. From TIM6 to TIME... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Ghost town of Assyria Township (Part 1) By Joy« F. Weinbrecht The following essay was written by F Berenice Stoddard and mark the beginning of the settlement of the southeast comer of the area we now know as Barry County. In 1835. the whole area was known as Barry Township. In 1837, it was divided by the legislature into four townships. Thor­ napple. Hastings, Barry and Johnstown. This essay is about the time when this was known as Johnstown Township, and then tn 1844 when Johnstown Township was divid­ ed into Johnstown and Assyria. Berenice Stoddard writes “One of the first settlements to be made by pioneers in the southeastern part of Bar­ ry county is today, a ghost town. In fact, all that remains of the little village that was at one time called South Assyna. is today nothing but an empty field and two country roads that cross to form an X which marks the spot. There is an old cemetery, the Bel! Cemetery, near by that is laid among tall pine trees, then stirred by night winds seem to bemoan the loss of those sturdy pioneers who came here to live and to carve for themselves a home out of the w ildemess “The first white man to establish himself as a pioneer in this part of Barry County was Joseph S. Blaisdell, who arrived with his wife, Anna T., and family from Vermont in 1836. He viewed the vast hardwood forests, the rolling prainc grass opening, with convenient salt licks, the streams and lake abounding with trout and fish of all kind and decided, ‘Here 1*11 stay, here 1 will build my home.' “In figuring back from the inscription on the tombstones, the only offxial record that is left of Assyria 's first pioneer family (the name Blaisdell does appear on the 1840 plat map of the area], we note that Joseph was 39 yean old and his wife, Anna, was 37 and their daughter, Betsey, was 10. There may have been other children, of this we are not sure. “Mr. Blaisdell settled on and in Section No. 36 of what was then Johnstown, Barry County. His nearest neighbors were encampments of Indians who occupied two towns. One vtUagp^consistcd of 30 lodges and was located on Section No 24. This encampment contained a council house. A smaller town of some 20 huts was nearer the Blaisdells on Section No. 25. Rude fences enclosed cornfields here and there and a burying ground dotted with graves gave evidence that the savages had lived here for quite some time. “With them Mr. Blaisdell soon became a figure of importance, trading with them and helping them all he could. “There is a tale that one night eight drunken savages entered the cabin bran­ dishing knives and chased poor Mr. Blais­ dell all around the cabin. It seems they were only out for a bit of fun and were just Bell Cemetery, the cemetery for which Joseph Blaisdell donated the land and where he was buried. attempting to frighten him. which they "^KeSats^elis brought with them a min­ ister of the gospel who was affiliated with the Free Will Baptist Church. “Tradition has it that Mr. Blaisdell gave this minister 80 acres of ground if he would in return and hold church services. At the end of the first 12 month's period however, the ministe' decided he had had quite enough of the wilderness, so he sold back to Mr. Blaisdell the same land so freely giv­ en to him before, and then departed for the East and civilization, never to be heard from again. But this had been the start of the first organized religious service in the township. “Soon other pioneers followed the Blais­ dells to this part of Michigan. Among them BARRY COUNTY from “First Land Owners of Barry County' ™ T3B Gray & Williams aa 11". «*«. >-* TIM i IM .442 Fl<. 7 1447 n<.2 Fl*. « 1848 Flf 10 1849 1850 were the Mynard Samples. Able Gdes. George Knapp. Caption Moms. John Wolf. Stephen Raymond and James Bayley. “The need for a school house arose and according to Barry County history, the first school was built in 1844 on Section No. 26. It was a frame structure. The early school records, not only of District No. I. but of the township, have been lost. Other facts however, were furnished by Leland Thom­ son of Assyria Center. Mr. Thomson has in his possession the original school record book, which he found among papers left by one of his ancestors, who at one time served on the scliool board These records state that the first school built was on land donated by Joseph Blaisdell in 1837. The following is a copy of the beginning of these first school records. “Record of School District No. 5 in the Township of Johnstown County of Barry and Pennfield, County of Calhoun and orga­ nized by the school inspectors of the before mentioned “School District met according to appointment of school inspectors of John­ stown and Pennfield and appointed Joseph Blaisdell, moderator. Stephen Raymond was chosen director and John Wolf, asses­ sor. District being organized. Adjourned. Nov. 27. A.D. 1836 Joseph Blaisdell, moderator Stephen Raymond, director “At a special meeting called for the pur­ pose of locating a site for school house and voting a tax for building a school house in the district. “First voted the srtc to be in the northeast comer of Section No. 3 m Town One south of Range seven West, it being in Pennfield, Calhoun County. “Second. Voted to raise a tax of $200 to build a school house and furnish the same. “Third. Voted that the district officers be paid at the rate of $1 per day and all rea­ sonable expense while on business for the benefit of district. Jan. 1, 1837 “March A.D. 1837 special meeting called. Meeting opened. Voted to give or allow $1.50 per day for work done on the school house. Stephen Raymond. Director “Oct. 25, A.D. 1837 “Met in special meeting for the purpose of electing district officers for the year ensuing “Jason Even chosen moderator. Joseph Blaisdell chosen drcctor. James Bayley, Reproduced by Keith Klddleb&sh Chan of the division of Barry County into Townships by dates director. “Oct 5. A.D. 1840 “Distnct met at the house of Stephen Raymond for the purpose of electing offi­ cers for the ensuing year “Chose Jason Evens moderator. Joseph Blaisdell mssessor. James Bayley mircctor. "Meeting closed. James Bayley, mircctor. “Oct 4, 1841 Notice of Mortgage Forectoaura Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rodnoy O. Keefer and Jennifer Keefer, husband and write (original mortgagors) to Reef Mortgage Corp.. Mortgagee, dated Juno 20, 1806, and recorded on July 1.1996 in Uber 666. on Pago 248, Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on October 23. 1996 in Uber 676. Pago 251. Barry County Records and was assigned by said mort­ gage to-the MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DE­ VELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a pubic body corpo­ rate and politic, as assignee by an assignment dated June 20.1996, which was recorded on Oc­ tober 23. 1996. in Uber 676. on Page 259. berry County Records, and re-recorded on August 5. 1997. in Uber Document No. 1000060, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE ANO 02/100 (S51.563 02). includ­ ing interest at 7.100% per annum, said mortgage rerecorded agam on August 5, 1997 in Docu­ ment No. 1000059. and said assignment re­ recorded again on November 19.1997 in Docu­ ment No. 1004323. Under the power of sale contested in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wit bo foreclosed by a sale ot the mort­ gaged promtsea. and some pert of them, al pub­ lic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1XX) pm.. on January 27,2000. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing al a point 104 rods North of the Southeast comer of Section 16, Town 4 North. Range 7 West, thence West 20 rods, thence North 100 toot, thence East 20 rods, thence South 100 toot to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the date of fuch sale, untoes determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such safe. Dated: December 16,1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1300 Tn# & Trod. P.C. * Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Sute 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Flo *991112838 Hawks (1/13) • “Ebenezer Giles 7 1/2 days work self and 3 days oxen $12.75; paid said Giles $6.00; due $6.75. “Jason Evens 13 1/2 days work and $2.07 lumber $22.32; pd said Evens $16.00; due $6.32. “J.S. Blaisdell 14 1/2 days work, oxen 10 l/I days, lime, lumber, bricks, nails, etc. in all pd said Blaisdell including $48.85; his tax $37.46; due $ 11.37. “Amount of charges $99.07; Amount paid $68.86; due $30.21. “The aforegoing is a true record of account received and audited in accordance with voice of the district at their meeting on the 27th of March, 1837. Attest Jason Even, moderator. Ebenezer Giles, director. Joseph Blaisdell, assessor. Johnstown Oct. 1st, 1841. “Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1842 “Met in district school meeting, but few present. Adjourned one week. “Oct. II. 1842. “First. Made choice of Henry Wilbur for moderator. “Second. Chose J.S. Blaisdell assessor. “Third. Chose Stephen Raymond, direc­ tor. “Fourth. Voted to have a school three months the ensuing winter. “Stephen Raymond, director “Since the above adjourned meeting the moderator and assessor, Mynard Wample to fill the vacancy by the removal of Stephen Raymond. Sept. 14, 1843. Attest Joseph Blaisdell.** . (Continual Next Notice of Mortgage Forectoaure Sato THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles C. WBdns a married man and Margaret Jean WBdne hie vrito (original mortgagors) to CON SECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP. Wa Green Tree Financial Servicing Curpcwation, Mortgagee, dated May 18, 1996. and recorded on May 26. 1998 in Uber 1012465, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the dote hereof the sum of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY AND 42/100 deters (882,720.42). including interest at 14.450% par annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and toe statute in ouch case made and provided, notice io hereby given that said mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast togs, Ml at 1G0 pjn., an February 10,2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, Barry County, Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: A parcel of land located in toe Northeast comer of toe South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 at Section 35. Town 3 North, Rango 8 West, Hastings Town­ ship. Barry County. Michigan, described as toi lows: Beginning at the Northeast comer of the aoeve oescroeo tana, tnence ''vest zzu reel, thence South 198 toot, thence East 220 toot, thence North 198 foot to too place of beginning. The redemption period she* be 6 monto(s) from toe dale of such sale, unless detei rusted abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case toe redemption period she! be 30 days from too date al such sate Deled: December X. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248593-1302 Trott A Troll, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Sute 100 Bingham terms. Ml 48025 Fla *991214256 Tigers (1/27) NOTICE • PUBLIC HEARING OF THE HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION The Pubic Heanng tor KM Paoche ongmaly scheduled tor Wednesday. January 26 has been rescheduled due to toe need to also change the Land Use Plan Wodnoadoy, February 2, 2000 • 7 JO p.m. HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD Change of Zoning Map from AR to RL-1 Change of Land Uee Map Cteeolflretlnn from Rural to Lake Request by Krt Pasche to rezone from AR to RL-1 twelve parcels and an easement for land accessed by Leeward Shores Drive described as bordered on west Of north-south 1M tone of Section 21. on north by Lake 21. on south by Ctoverdaie Road on east by land owned by Kirt Pasche al located m Section 21 Hope Township T2N R9W Berry County. Ml Abo. consideration of proposed amendment to Hope Township Land Use Plan to change Land Use Plan CtassAceoon tor the above desenbed property from the existing Rural dassfcabon to the proposed Lake classification The appkeabon legal desenpbon and map may be viewed dur­ rig regular business hours on Wednesdays 9am to 12 noon and 1 p m to3pm at <ne Hope Township Hal located at 5463 S Wat Lake Road on M-43 Written comments wil be accepted by the Clerk by mar or dur­ ing regular business hours m regard io the above request up Io the bme of the pubhc heanng Hope Townsho wit provide necessary reasonable auxtery aids and services such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed matenai being considered at the heanng to individuals with disabilities at the heanng upon frve days no­ nce to the Hope Townsho Cterk mdrvtouais with bsatxMies reqmnng auxiiary aids or services should contact the Hope Town­ ship Clerk by writing or caMmg the dark at the address or tele­ phone number tasted below A meeting of the Planning Commission will be held immediately fOftowing the heanng to decide on the above requests and any other business that may legally come before tha Board Sylvia W. Forster Hope TownsMp Ctork 5463 S. Wai Late Road. Hastings, M 49058 948-2494 CLOVERDALE ROAD �’>«0» 10 - Th, Haung* Samar - Thuraday, January IS, 2000 Lamb proves real tough for local mat squads < < me h lliink < I il... Changes in society have made sport worse, better With a new era and new technologies conies both bed and good. That is what 1 see as we Man 2000 and as I perceive how time has altered the athletic world in general. It was a great pleasure to hear Frank Deford speak on "That Peculiar Modem American Institution: School Sports" last Thursday at Calvin College Deford's opinions were primarily baaed oo college sports and bow >he scene has changed from generation to generation. In my book. Defend basically smacked a dinger out of die yard as the leadoff speaker for Calvia's January Series 2000. Maybe the Republican candidates who took the Calvin stage Monday should listen to lectures, like Deford's, a little more closely. Deford is one sports journalist I truly admire and often I find myself agreeing with him religiously on most of his chosen topics For many years, I have enjoyed his work in Sports Illustrated, on public radio or even on television. One thing is certain about Deford, he doesn't hold back what he truly believes Sports have seen both great advancements ss the years have drifted by and disappointments. * Who would »ay that athletics haven't been enhanced by allowing ail people to join them? Nowadays females and people of all ethnic backgrounds can enjoy the opportunity of playing on an organized school team That wasn't always the case, but Title IX, peraisteacy, Jackie Robinson, determination and West Texas State have helped to make sport now more of a universal language. To be pert of a team is a wonderful thing and new athletes now can undentand that. But one also has to wonder if we coddle to our jocks just a bit too much because they can score a touchdown and do a victory dance, slam a basketball with tremendous force or Ini a tennis ball 101 mdes per hour. Defad amtoAtopMut at Calvin and 1 agree with him. At cdteges nationwide, we give football players full rides, but often neglect the great chemists or trumpet players. What a travesty. By giving our jocks loo much, do we sometimes lake away from what our society could actually become? It's interesting to ponder. Deford, like Democratic presidential Bill Bradley, is a graduate of Princeton, so he obviously knows not only his sport, but how valuable a well-rounded education can actually be. He said places like Calvin "celebrate athletics in its proper perspective" and I ague with him wholeheartedly. Is sport about money and image and not about developing necessary skills to become a proven leader? One has to wonder that as well. Television contracts, corporate sponsorships, shoe endorsements and ESPN have certainly gone a long way in how we enjoy, or perceive, athletic competitions. It seems that big business has its hands in everything nowadays ana sport is one of the biggest culprits (or sufferers), in this writer's opinion, to big business' pushiness. With the enticement of big money often comes the possibility of corrupt procedures. We have seen that occur more than a few times in the world of college athletics. Even Notre Dame is no saint when it comes to playing 100 percent by the rules, as the Fighting Irish football program has recently found out. Deford said that athletics have "always had a conflict with education" and he is right How many football and basketball stars do we see leave college after a couple of years to go pro? If they only understood more the importance of a college education or how a college degree can better oneself as one looks into other fields beside playing the games or calling the games on television. And don't believe that the NCAA, big "program" coaches or money hungry athletic directors are not partially at fault for this tarnished image of school sport. In Deford's opinion, "the NCAA is really like any ocher cartel; it takes care of its own business first." It is important to remember that sport is just about games and not about more serious things. Often I think that when I bear of the practice schedules of most athletes today, hear a parent from the crowd shout at a ref, see a college scholarship wasted or hear an athlete tell us how great he or she is. It’s important to reach for the stars, but Uy to keep both feet on the ground and your mind somewhere in a bock. Talk to you soon How tough is the L.H. Lamb Invitational for high school wrestlers? Just ask members of the host Hastings High School and Delton-Kellogg High School teams. The two area squads finished eighth and ninth, respect.vely, at the nine-team tournament Saturday. But even with the places of finish, the two coaches were not discouraged "I am not disappointed with the way the kids wrestled," Hastings coach Mike Goggins said. "We had five starters out of the lineup and we even had some stringers who were hurt. This is not the tournamer.; you can come to without your entire lineup and expect to do well." Hastings scored 42 points, three more than Delton’s 39. Tm pleased (with the team's efforts); we re very young, Delton coach Aaron Tabor explained. "It's (the Lamb tournament) a good place to be." Taking home the Lamb team trophy was Lowell, which tallied 206 points. Middleville (Thxnapple Kellogg) was second with 130, Grand Ledge was third with 122, Lakewood fourth with 113, Charlotte fifth with 92 1/2. Harper Creek sixth with 84 1/2, and Ionia was seventh with 56 1/2 points. Delton's Bill Ferris (on right) found himself in a real tusale with Grand Ledge's Andy Iszler during the championship match a! 275. Hastings' Jeremy Bishop won some dropping a ctoee one. 3-1. to a wrestler f ise decisions during the Lamb before t Middleville. ' is • wt .• Deford leads off Series 2000 with sports talk GRAND RAPIDS — The January Senes 2000 of Calvin College kicked off last Thursday (Jan. 6). and serving as the "leadoff hitter" for the event waa Prank Deford, regarded as the "most influential sports voice in America" or the "world's greatest sportswriter." Deford, whose opinions often can be read in Sports illustrated or heard on television or radio stations, spoke on "That Peculiar Modern American Institution: School Sports." He admitted that being the first speaker for what has been called the "Best Lecture Series on a College Campus" was a little bit intimidating for him. "It’s an honor to be the leadoff hitler for the 21st Century", (but) "for a sports writer, this is very intimidating." Deford said that as a society we are "ignoring senous cultural effects of athletics" and that sport has "always had a conflict with education." There tends to be an over emphasis of athletics in college and Deford used a famous quote from one of the most famous sports journalists of all-time, Grantland Rice, to make his point Rice once penned. "Just because a strong young fella can run. pass, block or kick, does that make him more important than a better student?" The First college athletic event, according to Deford, was a crew race in 1851 between Ivy League schools Yak and Harvard. It was not held on either colkge campus, but rather on a lake in New Hampshire, located next to a railway that was looking for a few more eager customers. "The first sports contest was basically a bowl game." joked Deford "We can only go downhill after that." A graduate of Princeton. Deford then made humor of the first colkge football game played between his aims matter and Rutgers. He mentioned that the call girls who worked around that contest wore the colors of the two teams and came in "various guises." "Sport is a very tnckv intruder," Deford Frank Deford said and even mentioned that even the NCAA does not always operate with the best intentions. "The NCAA is really like any other cartel; it takes care of its own business first." And as Deford points out. even the most prestigious schools like Notre Dame or Northwestern sometimes get in trouble for improper business. As Deford puts it, "you have to be a link guilty just to compete." How can you tell when college sports are getting a little out of hand?, Deford says there are "Red Flags" to watch for 1. The phrase "revenue sports." He said when you hear that phrase, "you know we are on a slippery spot." 2. Being on a "program." He said when you bear athletes say they are on a program instead of being on a team that can also be worrisome. 3. When the term varsity fell into dis­ use. He complemented Calvin for keeping varsity alive. Tom Lehman. Middleville's head coach, and Bob Veitch, the lead mentor for the Lakewood program, also came away from the Lamb with somewhat soothing thoughts... somewhat "Wc had a reasonable day, (but) we were defensive all day," Veitch said. "Wc were oo the panic attack" Lehman said team work helped his team to end in the runners-up position. "I thought my kids did a pretty good job, scoring in 12 of the 14 weight classes," Any ti.ne you place second in this tournament it's a pretty good day." Weight class champions at the Lamb were Grand Ledge's Andy Iszler at 275 pounds, Middleville's Brandon Schalk at 103, Grand Ledge's Bobby Beach at 112, Lowell's John McKay at 119, Lowell's John Mendez at 125, Lowells J J. Wider at 130, Lowell's Dan Rottier at 135, in die final seconds. He has worked hard the last couple of weeks." Bishop's day included an 11-6 win over Harper Creek's John Abdel-Mour and an 8-3 victory over Grand Ledge's Justin Le to gel to the match that decided third and fourth place. Middleville's Mark Thompson won that decision, 3-1. Peake was another wrestler who impressed his coach. In Goggins* words, the sophomore "came through." Delton's top performers were Bill Ferris at 275 (second), David Overbeck at 171 (third) and Gary Herbert at 130 (fourth). Ferris lost a 2-1 decision to Iszler in his championship match. Currently, Ferris is ranked No. 5 at 275 in the Michigan Wrestling Association prep rankings. Tabor said Ferris' tournament should help him to get to the next level. The winner of trie Randy Lydy Award for 2000 was Grand Ledge's Tyter Hubert. Hubert wotr the 146-pound weight class. "It's just another step closer to where he has to go,” Tabor said. And Herbert and Overbeck also are making strides as mat men. "Gary Herbert continues to improve (and) Overbeck learns with every step be takes on the mat " Hastings and Delton look to get better this week as they take to the mats. The Saxon mat men host Zeeland tonight in O-K White Conference action. Lowell's Caleb O'Boyle at 140. Grand Ledge's Tyler Hubert at 145, Middleville's Chad Reil at 152, Charlotte's Mike Balger al 160, Ionia's Josh Bocks at 171, Lakewood's Jarrod LaRoche at 189 and Lowell's Bill Stouffer at 215. Schalk pinned Grand Ledge's Scott Cornell for his championship, Reil won a 5-4 decision against Lakewood's Tony Harmer for his title and LaRoche out­ scored Ionia's Nathan Shattuck 9-2 to cam his first place. Hubert was named the Randy Lydy Award winner. Hubert won a 5-1 decision versus Lowell’s Tom Oesch to win his 145-pound weight class. The Randy Lydy Award is given each year to the most outstanding wrestler al the tournament. Top placers for Hastings, all fourths, were Joe Hinkley at 103, Mark Peake at 125, Jeremy Bishop at 135, Lucas Waters at 140 and Mike Case at 145. Bishop came close to taking third, and came away from the Lamb with some impressive victories. "He could have won il." Goggins said. "That was his third match that was won David Overbeek gets advice Irom his Delton coach, Aaron Tabor, at last Saturday's L.H. Lamb Invitational. �Th. Haung. Banrw - Ihuraday. January 13, 2000 - Papa 11 Soaring Saxons trounce Trojans; host Hudsonville next MIDDLEVILLE — Looking to jump start its overall execution Tuesday, the Hastings vanity basketball team decided to run. Facing Barry County foe Middleville on the road, coach Don Schils' Saxons ran both the defense and the offense to near perfection, coasting to a non* conference victory, 57-32. "We knew that we had to become more aggressive both offensively and defensively." Schils said. "We thought that if we could get some clean rebounds, that we could run on them (Middleville). We did a nice job with tha*. especially in the first half.” The victory improves to team's overall record to 5-3. Hastings is 2-2 in the O-K White Conference heading into Friday's home contest with Hudsonville. Hastings sprinted to a 7 0 lead two minutes into the game and was in total command, 16-7, after the opening eight minutes of action, thanks to its aggressive style of play. A three-point play by senior Tony Bowne gave Hastings its first lead at 6:33, a Dustin Terrel strong move to the hole increased the advantage to 5-0 and another basket by Bowne. off a fast break, increased the Saxon advantage to 7-0. Bowne. who will play next season at Central Michigan University, finished the game with 26 points. He made 10 field goals and nailed two three-pointers. Schils has been after his star recently to look for more chances to score. On Tuesday against the Trojans, Bowne did just that and benefited his team to post a run-away victory. "Tony is very used to playing with others who can score," Schils said. "We want him to become more aggressive and look (for his shots) more often. Not to be selfish, just for the sake of the team." Hastings forced Middleville into five turnovers in the first quarter alone and looked determined to take care of business from game's start to its finish. Sophomore Eric VanDerMolen put the Saxons up by nine points, 16-7, with a driving layup with 22 seconds remaining in the opening frame. VanDerMolen played what Schils called his "best all-around game of the season" Tuesday, scoring 8 points, making some nice moves "in the paint" to help add a Saxon Josh Hendershot (12) looks to make a pass as Trojan Blake Wilson (42) defends Nm. (Photo by Molly Minton) firing spark to the Saxon offense. "He has played enough, so we told him (VanDerMolen) not to hold back," Schils said. Schils said his team had "a real focus" versus the Trojans as evident by the way they started the second quarter. Hastings rattled off the opening 12 points of the second quarter and at the 4:15 mark was ahead by a commanding 21 points. 28-7. Bowne hit two trifectas during that 12point run. Dustin Terrel also provided the blue and gnld with many big plays in its lopsided triumph. Terrel, a 6-4 junior, forced Middleville into a timeout at 5:44 when he scored inside to make it 20-7. A minute and a half later, Terrel's basket off an alley oop play increased the lead out to 28-7. He followed that score with a block at the other end of the floor. The score at half, 36-15, nearly secured a Saxon win and focus, according to Schils. was the key. "There was a real focus," Schils said. "We haven't been playing with a lot of heart (and) we have wanted to become more aggressive all year. We were able to that tonight, especially in (he first half." Both Delton and Hastings will also compete Saturday at the Delton Kellogg Invitational. Wrestling in Delton is excepted to start at 9 a.m. Saxons Pin Pioneers... T<jwy FoWrieand scores over Middleville's Zac Truer (44) during Tuesday's Barry County contest. (Photo by Molly Minton) 4. And when you see transfer students who wear uniforms. The fourth "Red Flags' reminded Deford of a quote from Jerry Tarkanian, former University of Nevada of Las Vegas basketball coach, now at Fresno Stale Tarkanian once said, when asked why he brought in junior college players: "They already have their can." Still, as Deford has learned, sports writers don't want to meat with the "legendary" coaches. The SI columnist once said some unpleasant things about the "legendary" University of Alabama football coach Paul "Bear” Bryant. In return, he received this letter from a minister from that state: "Dear Mr. Deford. Whenever your mother and father would like to get married. I would be delighted to perform the ceremony.' Deford walked away from the situation learning that you do not mess with coaches who are considered "legendary." As for college scholarships. Deford said we should reward excellence in all areas and not just in sport. He believes that athletes should be rewarded, but so should talented singers, painters and poets. Institutions like Calvin, be said, "celebrate athletics in its proper perspective. He said that there are "only a very few Michigan's (University of Michigan) out there that actually make significant amounts of money from their athletic programs. "It is important for all Calvins to stand up for what they stand for and speak out on athletic issues." Deford said. "It's demonstrable that athletics will get out of hand if they are only monitored by the big show directors of athletics. " That remark led the award-winning journalist to this famous Grantland Rice quote on the ethics of sport. "When the great score comes to mark against your name, he writes not whether you won or lost, but how you played the game." Athletics have changed drastically, according to Deford, and now we are witnessing the "In Your Face" approach to die games. "From the sheer joy of them, to victory, to not only winning, but humiliating your opponent," Deford said. "College has done nothing to slow the trend, let alone reverse it" On the positive side, Defcrd mentioned the fact that women can now compete and reap the benefits of playing on a team. He says that being on teams has had a "huge cultural effect on our country. "Teams are important." Deford said. "It Hastings beat East Grand Rapids in a league match Jan. 6 by a commanding score, 71-12. Winners for the Saxons were Hinkley at 103 (pin in 48 seconds), Nick Nyssen at 112 (pin in 3:37), Justin Carley at 119 (pin in 38 seconds), Chris Brown at 125 (forfeit). Peake al 130 (pin in 4:31), Bishop at 135 (pis in 2:09), Waters at 140 (pm in 5:31), Mite Case at 145 (lech fall), Pat Stevens at 152 (pin in 4:30), Joe Keller at 189 (pin in 47 seconds), Shaun Hollars at 215 (pin in 1:39) and Gabe McCarty al 275 (pin is 1:56). "East has a very young team, but we Saxon Mark Peake won twice at the Lamb Invitational and ended up fourth in the125-pound weight class. wrestled well and it was a good confidence builder for some of our younger wrestlers," Goggins said. Winning junior varsity matches for the Saxons were Kyle Hess, Mike Wolfe. Jared Bell, Jay Campbell, John Mix. RJ. is the balance between singular (individual) and plural (team). It is a distinct part of who wc are. our extra substitute families. We learn how to cooperate and succ xd in that way." The value of team is why people like Deford feels that being a student-athlete should not just be for a collective few. but rather for a majority who attend the institution. Deford remembered a chat he had with Billy Jean King in which King said how much she missed not being able to play on a team when she was in high school. "We must allocate our athletic resources correctly and make student­ athletes of almost everybody," Deford said. "It's just too easy for us to use sport for all of the wrong reasons. Any successful sport team is a grand thing " Deford predicts that athletics will become “more respectable in the century ahead” and that we will study them like we do art and literature. He said the study will expand more in this "visual era" (for example study a Jordanesque dunk like a Monet) and acquire an even greater importance. "Sport will be emphasized more in college, but it will be a different and better kind of emphasis." LEGAL NOTICE Williams and Ryan Rowse. All-Stars open season with win Gary Herbert was one of three Panthers to place in the top four of their respective weight class in Hastings. The seventh grade area All-Stars opened its season at the Marshall Activity Center on Sunday with a 39-14 win over Jackson Northwest. Scoring for Hastings were Kelsey Howell with 7, Halie Terrel with 6, Kayla Arnie and Jaime Fisher with 5, Amber Peck and Katie Lawrence with 4, Ali Cooney and Kathlyn Rounds with 3 and Betsy Acker with 2 points. Rebounding leaders were Terrel with 8 caroms, Lawrence with 5 and Arnie and Hsm* with 4 assists. Arnie and Terre! also made 3 steals NOTICE Of MEETING DATES for the FOLLOWING GROUPS: Barry County Plannlng/Zonlng Commission will meet on the fol­ lowing dates or at the call of the chair. □ September 25, 2000 □ January 24, 2000 □ May 22, 2000 □ October 23, 2000 □ February 28, 2000 □ June 26, 2000 □ November 27, 2000 □ July 24, 2000 □ March 27, 2000 □ August 28. 2000 □ December 26, 2000 □ April 24, 2000 SW« ot Michigan Probata Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Indapondant Probata FUa No. 2O00-22780-IE Estate of Viola Ruth Good. Deceased Soaal Security No. 314-36-5132 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following The decedent, whose last known address was 13674 Lockshore Rd. Delton. Ml 49046 died 11/27/69. An instrument dated March 30, 1998 has been admitted as the wiE of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notrted that an claims agamst the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent co-perscnal representative. Melody E Good. 264 North Ave.. Battle Creek. Ml and Joy M Good 13674 Lock­ shore Rd . Delton. Ml 49046. or to both the etoepenoent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49056. Within 4 months of the date of publication Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on the following dates or at the call of the chair. □ September 12, 2000 □ January 11, 2000 □ May 9, 2000 □ October 10, 2000 □ February 8, 2000 □ June 13, 2000 □ November 14, 2000 □ July 11,2000 □ March 14, 2000 □ August 8, 2000 □ December 12, 2000 □ April 11, 2000 of tha notice Notice a further given that the estate writ be thereafter assigned and distributed to the per sons entitled to it W«wn E Tapovatz (P25953) 6887 GuN Road Rchland. Ml 49063 (616)629-5711 (1rt3) MICHAEL BROWN COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 220 W. STATE ST. HASTINGS, Ml 4M58 616-948-4891 Time of the meetings for both groups will be at 7:30 P.M. in the Com­ munity Room in the Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court St.. Hast­ ings. Michigan The County of Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meetmg/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writ­ ing or call the following: r apiece. The All-Star team, coached by Archie Jennings. will play Sundays al the Marshall Activity Center in the seventh and eighth grade league. �Page 12 - The Ha,bugs Banner - Thureday. January 13. 2000 Middleville came into the game hoping to rebound after disappointing defeats last week to Spang Lake and Wyoming Park. But the Trojans did not perform as they had hoped, frustrating their coach, Kurt Holzhucter. "I can't really put ruy finger on it," Holxhueter said. "It just doesn't seem like there is a lot of concentration on lhe floor. They paid little attention to the game plan. Il wasn't pretty." Hastings led 42-17 at 5:20 of the third quarter when the scoreboard clock went out, but that didn't stop the Saxons from running and it didn't keep the Trojans from struggling. In the third quarter Middleville mustered just six points and trailed 49-21 entering the final stanza. The fourth quarter proved to be a time for some of the reserves to shine. Sparkling plays came from VanDerMolen on a lightening quick score in the paint (53-23 at 7:07), a pass from Josh DesVoignes to Zac Fulmer for a hoop (55-28 at 4 50) and another score from in lhe O-K Conference. Next up for Holzhueter's Trojans is a home game Friday against league foe Byron Center. Hastings* O-K White Conference contest Friday with Hudsonville is a must, according to Schils if his team is to contend for a 'eague title "Friday is a huge game; it's a home to protect your court," Schils said. Hastings and Middleville split the junior varsity and freshman games with the Saxons' freshmen winning 70-51 and the Trojans* JVs prevailing 57-41. In the JV game, Aaron Vandcrwood scored 19 for Middleville and Ted Greenfield tallied 13 for Hastings. game and if you are to contend, you have Free throws help Gold pull out squeaker Hastings* Gold eight grade basketball team won another nail-biter Jan. 6, winning 44-38 over Greenville. Hastings led 38-37 with a little less than a minute to play in the game. Drew Whitney then made 4-for-4 from the charity line and Josh Bemheisel made 2-for-2 to help give the Saxons the triumph. Whitney scored 14. Drew Bowman 8, Joe Arens 8. Tyler Tuthill 4, Bemheisel 6, Josh Tuthill 2, Justin Pratt I and Joey Aspinall I. Arens pulled down 8 rebounds and Bowman collected 7 caroms. Pratt and Whitney each made 2 steals. On Jan. Il, the Gold (8-4) last a heart­ breaker, 55-51. Bowman scored 16 points, Whitney 13, Scott Larsen 9, Arens 5, Aspinall 3, Adam Case 2, Pratt 2 and Bemheisel I. Bowman also had 10 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 assists. Whitney made 6 steals and 3 assists and Larsen added 4 steals. Fulmer off a dish from DesVoignes (57­ 32 at 2:01). Top scorers for the Middleville team were Eric Feirick with 7 points. Zac Truer with 6 and Blake Wilson with 6 markers. Middleville is now 2-5 overall and 1-3 Kelly and Tyler Fulmer each made 3 steals and Chad Girrbach also was stellar on defense Johnson dished out 4 assists. BCC victorious Josh Lamphere scored 20 points to lew! Barry County Christian to a 53-40 win Jan. 4 over St. Matthews Lutheran in Holt. The Eagles led 11-6 After the Tint quarter, 26-16 al half and 41-27 after three quarter,. Adam Winegar and Jerry LaDere both scored 8 points, also for BCC. LaDere also pulled down 16 rebounds and Rob Stout collected 10 carotns. In the assists department. LaDere dished out 5. The win improved the team's season record to 5-0. On Thursday (Jsa. 13) the Eagles battle Covenant before its Friday (Jan. 14) homecoming contest against East Manin. 8th Grade Blue... The Blue squad lost a tough 38-34 decision on Jan. 5 despite 16 points from Ryan Ferguson Also scoring for the Saxons were Kyle Arnie (9), Sam Acker (6), Tom Girrbach (4), Chad Ferguson (2) and Nick Gielarowski (2). 7th Grade Blue. East Grand Rapids won Jan. 5 over lhe Hastings* team 27-10. Tyler Files (4). Eric Frith (2), Joey Gibson (2) and Joel Maivillc (2) scored points for Hastings. 7th Grade Gold... Hastings led at h»Jf, bitt came out on the short nd of a Jac 6 contest versus Grandville, 30-23. Scoring for the Saxons were Andy Kelly with 8 points, Scott Ailerding with 6, Tyler Fulmer with 4, Chad Girbbach with 2, Brandon Johnson with 1, Mark Vanderveen with 1 and Josh Maurer with I point Dustin Terrel (50) scored 12 points and helped Hastings to runaway with an easy win at MkMtevMe. (Photo by Mody Minton) Panthers look to rebound versus Redskins plays.With Regan Doele back in the lineup, the Panthers look for improvement during the next couple of games. On Friday, Delton plays host to Kalamazoo Valley Association rival Paw Paw. Delton's hoop skid continued last week with losses to Parchment and Plainwell. Ths Panthers dropped a 51-32 contest to Parchment last Friday after falling to Plainwell Jan. 4 64-45. Jud Stephens scored 10 points. Robot Boylr 7 and J.T. Charron 7 versus Parchment, but the points were hard to cotne by for coach Jim Hogoboom's * Free throw contest Saturday "We’re just struggling offensively," Hogobxxn said. MiddleviHe's Ben Lucas launches a jumper from outside during Tuesday's varsity basketball game. (Photo by Moly Minton) All boys and girls a a 8-14 are invited to participate in lhe Kai level of the competition for the . JOO Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The local competition will be held Saturday. Jan. 15 at 10 p.m. in the Central Elementary gymnasium. The Knights of Columbus event is sponsored annually with winners progressing through local, district and Boyle tallied 10 points in the loss to Plainwell, a game that Delton trailed by only three points, 28-25, at half. "We did not come out strong in the third quarter," Hogoboom said. "We're not knocking them down and finishing Price Reduced. ■ ■■ ■ independen»y, serve m a project leader Required: Associate Degree, mewnum 2 year, documented technical nori experi­ ence and customer service skfc networking, mcrocomputer heroware and eoffwere: woring knowledge of Novel and/or NT. W»ed supervisory Preferred Bachelors Degree CartMed Novel AdnwMralor. Salary range S29.755-S35.006 Job mon - Accounting Manager. Perform accounting function,, nxwnire operation of account, recerraUe. crow­ tram with Manager of Student Accounts. Requred Bachelor s Degree: mnmum 3 yeara combated experience m accounting direct, handa-on. quality customer service to diverse popuia- meat . deadlines computer literacy. w*ngnessxMgence to learn new ideas and concepts Salary range $32,568- $40,710 Letter of appkcaeon addressing qualifications and detailed resume must be received by 4 p.m ET on 01/21/2000 at Admostrabve Servces Job 4—. Kaflogg Community College. 450 North Avenue Battle Croak. Ml 49017-3397 Materials may be mailed, faxed (616-962-4290) or emailed (adm- HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP Nothin' But Truck 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD., HASTINGS, Ml 49058 Mai ing Your Truck Look its Best! 616-948 8189 616 / 945-5607 In Memory Barry County to seeking applicants for a custodian opening In the Building * Grounds Department modrticabon and support of Now! and NT server,. mcraccm- Woody Wyngarden October 8. 1933 -January 15, 1999 Vfe were not ready to live life without you. There is not a day that goes by that we do not miss you from the deepest part of our souls. But your influences have made us better people for knowing you and our memories of you have helped us go on. We would like to think that you would be proud. Not only on this day. but everyday, we will think of you and love you. - Your Family & Friends A first., and a last.. Bobby Steinke, an eight-year-old from Hastings, wanted to make a last basketball shot to end 1999 and a first shot to usher in 2000 a»td so he did. Steinke, who attends Central Elementary, is a point guard for the Hastings* YMCA third grade Blue team. He also plays soccer, basebal golf and Is an avid sports follower. (Photo provided) LEGAL NOTICE IN LOCAL AREA 10% DISCOUNT .thru January on the first 1Q vehicles each week DE-TARING. WASHING. WAXING. BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER 4 POLYMER SEALANT VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO MOTOR CLEANING COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc Race Car The Mluwing pcsibons are full-time. 12 months; Monday through Friday 800 Am. Io 5:00 pm a«h extended hour, at •late competition. International champions are announced by the Knight•; of Columbus international headquarters based oo scores from the state-level competitions All boys and girls S-14 are eligible to participate and will compete in respective age divisions. Entry forms are available in the elementary and middle school offices in Hastings and at the Central gymnasium. • Vehicle, Vinyl Lettering* KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Vanderveen led the squad with 6 rebounds. Vincent and Kelly both crashed the boards for 5. Kelly also dished out 3 assists and Derek Caldwell had 2. The Gold (8-4) ended it* season with a convincing 41-26 win over Delton. Hastings led at half. 24-11. Caldwell scored 9 points, Kelly 9, Johnson 6, Vincent 6, Ailerding 4, Andy Griggs 3, Jacob Elliott 2, Vanderveen 1 and Michael Newstcd 1. Caldwell led the team with 9 rebounds including seven on the offensive glass. Vanderveen also proved valuable on the boards with 5 caroms. (1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E W BLISS) Salary starts at $8.13 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package Including medical Insurance and retire­ ment. to obtain a copy of the job description and an application, contact the Barry County Administrators office at 220 w. state st., Hastings, mi 49058. 616-948-4891. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on 1-17-2000. Barry County Is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age. dis­ ability. marital or veterans status, sexual orientation or any other legally protect­ ed status. THIS FIRM IS A MBT COLLECTOR INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David J. Newman, a single man (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 21. 1998. and recorded on May 26. 1998 in Uber 1012409, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the COUN­ TRYWIDE HOME LOANS. INC., an assignee by camber 21,1999, in Uber 1039384, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is daimad to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND 28/100 dollars ($80,615.28), including Merest at 7 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mod- venue, at the Barry County Courthoure in Heal­ ings. Ml. at 1 to pm.. on February 2a, 2000 Said premraw are situated in VILLAGE OF WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan. and are described as: A Parcel of Land in me NormwM Mt ot sec­ tion 22. Town 4 North. Range 7 WM. deserted as commencing at a port 41 1/2 Rod, EM of the NorthwM comer of Md Section 22 as lhe piece ot begnnlng. thence EM 4 Rod, 12 IM 4 1/2 nchn. thence South 141/2 Rota, mence WM 4 Rods. 12 IM 4 1/2 mches thence North 14 1/2 Rod, to the price of beginning. except the South 94 25 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from lhe dale of such Me. unleu determined abandoned in accordance with 1S48CL BOO 32414 m which case the redemption period Dated: January 13. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593 1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *991112433 Mustangs W10) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 13.2000 - Page 13 Yotm^ proves valuable to Lady Flames Fortner Hastings High School basketball star Rachel Young continues to add depth for the Liberty College women's basketball team at the shooting guard and small forward positions. In the Lady Flames' 8-5 start to the current campaign, Young is averaging 3.6 points, has 13 steals. 16 assists, 26 rebounds and six three-pointers. Her season highs are 8 points versus Boise State. 4 rebounds against Campbell and East Tennessee State ar J 3 assists versus North Carolina A & T, Nevada Las Vegas and West Virginia. A 5-8 sophomore, Young was named to the Big South Conference's "All- Rookie** team last year. She played in all of Liberty's 28 games and started five. Young, however, missed the Lady Flames' appearance in the NCAA Tournament due to a knee injury averaged 4.4 points and 2.4 rebounds. From the field, she made 43-of-96 for a success rate of 44.8 percent. Young, who was named all-conference four years in high school, All-Barry County three times and All-State twice, is majoring in sports management at Liberty. sustained in the Feb 26. 1999 Charleston Southern game during the Big South Tournament. As a freshman. Young Barry County contestants sought for Toughman The Toughrr.*n contest, the country's most populs. amateur boxing event, returns lo flattie Creek's Kellogg Arena Jan. 14-15. Promoter Grej Ahrens encourages Barry Couaty residents to enter lhe contest by calling (616) 965-7404 to complete the entry process. "Barry County residents previously done very well in this Battle Creek event." Ahrens said. Toughman contest entrants must be over 18 years old. weigh between 160­ 184 pounds for the light heavyweight division and 185-400 pounds for the heavyweight division. All Toughman contestants are in a single weight have Delton spikers fall in two It was a tough volleyball team games — 15-10, action Monday in match, but St. Philip's beat Delton's in two 15-12 — in non-league Battle Creek I hursday Angeis BAR Testing 45 1/2-30 1/2; Dobbins Auto Ser 44 1/2-31 1/2; Hastings Bowl 43 1/2-34 1/2; Pei World 42-34; Fanners Ins 41-35; Mill, Landing 40 1/2-35 1/2; Miller Exc. 36-40; Napa Girls 36-40. True Value 35-41; Coder Creek Groc 34-42; Nashville Onto 34-42; Shamrock Tavern 24-52. High Games and Series - E Hammontree 179; T Pennington 178; T. Loftus 178; K. Ward 127; S. Retd 154. L Kendall 172; D. Curtis 156; P VxnOosi 120; C. Curtis 145; C Bester 143; C Burpee 162; T. Darnel, 205-502; L. Tilley 191; T. Soya 173; L. Miller 135; T Shaffer 162; J Hur­ less 519; B. Faul 186-521; J. Varney 182; L. A. Apsey 189-525. Sunday Night Mixed Matrix 39; Thunder Alley 39; Sunday Snooze 38; All-4-Fun 37; Red Dog 36; Happy Hookers 34 1/2. Lucky Smkes 34; 4 Horsemen 33. B.S.ess 32 1/2; Doable Kb 32 1/2: WirBWInWWWi 31. Friends 30; Rock Bottom 26 v2: Bud Light 19 Wnierns High Games and Series - M Shyder 230*16. M. Stmpson 189-532; V McLeod 164-452; S. Smith 137-349; L. Potter 191; K. Becker 184; L. Falconer 184; R Key 178; L. Rentz 171; J. Buckner 170; S. Cross 158: A. Hubbell 157; B. Cantrell 147. Meas High Games and Series - B. Hubbell 212-581; D. Key 21 1-552; C. Shook 186-542; J. Harnurr. 221; J Kohler 220; C Pennington 203; K Hxrnmontrec 199; DJ James 197; A. Thompson 193; CW Simpson 184; B. Churchill 175. The Lsdy Panthers will host Pennfield tonight (Thursday, Jan, 13) in a Kalamazoo Valley Association match. 1/2-39 1/2; Mace s Ph. 32-40; Girrbach's 30-42; Lifestyles 25-47. High Games and Series - L. Elliston 204-569; N Varney 197-520; G. Otis IK514. K. Broker 132-508; P Snyder IOS472; ). g. Fem 202-487; C. Bishop 160-416; E. Vanasse 179-49°; E. Ulnch 182-460; B. Miner 164-472; J. Kasinsky 174-432; B. Johnson 151-413; E. Mesecar 185-464; B. Estep 162-455; F Ruthruff 172; T. Christo­ pher 182; M. Dull 159, T. Poll 450. Senior Citizens Wieland 46.5-21.5; Jesick 43-25; Kuempd 42.5-25.5; Nash 41-27; Schlachter 38­ 30; Snyder 37-31; Woodmansee 36.5-32.5; Hall 36-32; Fnend 36-32; No One Senior 35.5-32.5; Brewers 31.5-36.5; Moucoulis 30-38; Girrbach's 29.5-38.5; MAMS 29­ 39. Lcthcoc 26-42 Women's High Game - B Johnson 170; S Pennington 181; G. Otis 168; Y Markley 178, R. Murphy 162; C Stuart 158; J l&MkV 169Striice I6W Lethcoe I7O;G. Porter 157; D. Greenfield 186; S. Merril 168; P. Snyder 160; E. Mesecar 158; M Wieland 175. Women’s Htgi. Series - B Johnson 463; S. Pennington 493; G. Otis 463; Y. Markley 450; A. Lctchoe 460; D. Greenfield 477; S. Merril 468; M W.cland 486 Men*! HighGsme - A Brewer 171; W Woodmansee 209; G. Forbey 174; W. Bir­ man 156; M. Schondelmayer 168; R. Mason 155; G. Waggoner 162; B. Terry 176; D Stuart 167; N. Thaler 194; B. Adgate 162. Men* High Series - W Woodmansee 536; G. Forbey 463; G. Waggoner 471; B Terry 495; N Thaler 517. Friday Night Mixed Cook Jackson 50-22; Ten Pins 46-26; Four Cylinders 43-29. Brashworks 42-30; 9 and A Wiggle 41-31; Bad Habit II 41-31; Head', out 40-32. Beer Me 37 1/2-34 1/2; All But One 36-36; Late Corner, 35-37; No Whiner, 34-38; Mcrey 33-39; Ramblers 31 41; No Nam, Yet 30-42; Rocky 4 30-42; Wc Don't Care 28-44; Teddy Bears 27 1/2-44 1/2; The Scouts 23-49. Ladies Good Games and Series - G. Meaney 197-506; S Keeler 190-513; S. VanDenburg 208-595; S McKee 209; D Bartrmus 201-534; R. Lydy 200-520; T. Pennington 179; K Becker 199-528; L. Barnum 192 534; H Service 174-509; t. Heath IM Mer., Good Games and Series - R Fay 231-592. K Meaney 226: E. Keeler 232­ 607; B Madden Sr 213-556; T Heath 186; M McKee 207; C. Martin 203-581; S. Peabody 210-593; J Bartimus 202-518; M Lydy 181-513; D Tinkler 180-500; M Kasimay 203-583; H. Pennington 222; B. Keeler 213-637; J. Barnum 234-650. W Brodock 190-562; J. Lancaster 205-534. D Service 192; T Ramey 178. Thursday Mixed King Pm, 51-17, Varneys 41-27, Oops 40-28; Just Us 38-30; The Red Eyes 35-33; Goon Squad 32-36; Question Marks 30-34. Hastings Bowl 29-39; Brown and Son, Excav 27-41; Middle Lakers 25-39; Bull Dogs 6-18. Men', Good Game, and Series - J Jacobs 229-617; T Peake 190-470; M Zimmerman 195-453; C Mugndge 176­ 435; C. Leonard 181-424; S Fauncc 192; C VanHouten I7O;C. Haywood 155; F Wagner 152. Women', Good Games and Serie, - L Jackson 187-518; H Service 187-498. C Swinkunas 156-408; L Miller 161-399; J. Anderson 123-292; V Brown 168; J Rabley I6I;C. Service 152; L. Peake 143; J. Muss­ er 117. Tuesday Mixed Al & Pete’s 9-3; TVCCU 8 5-3.5; The Misfits 8-4; Friends 7-5; Consumers Concrete 7-5; Hastings Bowlers 3.5-8.5; Advanced Commercial Printers 3-9; Plumb* 2-10. Men’s High Games St Series - D. Conner 180; S. Hause 187; L Miller 223; L. Johnson 209; D. Malyneik 183; P. Scobey 231; D. Morgan 210-565; D Clements 190. Women’s High Games A Series - S. Brimmer 180; C. O'Keefe 178; A Walden 154; T Maurer 132-377; V Scobey 149­ 406; P Arends 193; J. Clements 183-533 Monday Mixers T M Lassies 50; B & R Testing 45; Budweiser 41; Hastings Bowl 40.5; Dewey’s Auto Body 39.5; Kelley* Keglcrs 35.5; Basket Babes 35; Rowdie Girls 34; Whispering Waters 22 Girrbach* 32; Gutter Gals 28.5. High Games & Series - K Covey 189­ 512; B Moore 158-433; S Cole 166; D Davis 170; H. Service 34 187-474; B Keeler 197-528; S. Guy 179; M. Snowden 161; H Miller 171-458; N. Thaler 163; E. Mesecar 155-460; S. Lancaster 198; D. Dutcher 170-472; E. Hammontree 203-534. High Games & Series (Last Week) - D Dutcher 185; P Cooley 159; P. Bender 144; R Pins 148; D Bums 143-365; S. Cole 171; B Johnson 161-418; T. Smith 137­ 470; S. Lancaster 190-523; D. James 164; S Guy 191; C. Warner 220-535. division. The heavyweight and light heavyweight champs will each claim a $1,000 cash prize. To be crowned champion, the boxers must box their way through the single elimination tournament that A host of exciting new features tops lhe bill at the All-Canada Show, appearing at the DeltaPlex Expo Center in Walker Jan. 24-26. From cut-rate name brand outdoor equipment, to expert outdoors seminars, to interactive exhibits, the new AllThe staff of In-Fisherman television and magazine, the world's leading authority of freshwater fishing, will be on hand to share their fishing secrets in main-stage seminars and field questions from showgoers. Editor Man Shaw will present angling seminars Jan. 24-25. Reed's Sporting Goods, one of the world's largest independent retailers of sporting goods, will set up shop at the Show times for the Grand Rapids event are 5-9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 3-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25 and 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26. All-Canada Show prices are $8 for adults, seniors (over 60) and children (13­ 16) ?6. Children under 12 are free. The Hastings YMCA of Barry County/Spirit Basketball League seventh grade girls opened play at the Kalamazoo Courthouse with two wins last Saturday. In the first game, Hastings defeated Colon 40-31. Halie Terrel led Hastings with 17 points, Kayla Arnie added 11, Amber Peck and Katie Lawrence each scored 4, Alex Greenfield had 2 and Katrina Jacobs and Ashley Kornstadt each tallied I point. Rebounding leaders were Katie Lawrence witK9, Anna Lawrence with 6, Jacobs with Terrel and Arnie wish 5 and Mandy Idater and Heidi Wear In the second game, the Hastings' squad used the fast break to a good advantage and beat Saint Monica 43-18. Peck was the top scorer in a balanced attack with 10 points, Terrel had 7. Katie Lawrence 6, Arnie 6, Jacob, 5, Wear 3, Anna Lawrence 3. Keeler 2 and Greenfield I. Terrel collected 5 caroms. Anna Lawrence 3, Katie Lawrence 2, Jacobs 2, Greenfield 2. Arnie 2 and Wear 1. Peck also nude 3 steals. with 3. Keeler also dished out 3 assists, Anna Lawrence made 3 steals and Wear added 2 steals The third and fourth grade eager, had to come from behind to beat Portland's C team 15-12. David Jackson anP Eric A Mat Star for the Comets... Kevin Morgan, a Heatings High School graduate, has opened the season with a 13-9 record for Olivet College's wrestling team. Morgan's record in the 1B4-pound weight class includes three pins and 64 points. He went 4-2 and finished fourth out of 10 In his weight class during a recent trip to Ft Lauderdale, Fla. Morgan has also done well In the classroom and received Academic Al-Arnedean status last year. "He Is an extremely hard worker and an excellent student," Olivet coach Jare Klein said. "He just plugs and always does a good job." (Photo provided) Hastings A 3rd and 4th Grade... Treadwell scored 4 points apiece for the winners. Solid defense was provided by Michael Peterwn. Dustin Bateson and Adam Swartz. Portland was held to four point, it the second half. Mason Trumball, Adam Skedgell, Tyler Eaton and Casey Wills helped out in the rebounding category. The area team held Holt to just 12 points in the second half in a 32-8 loss. Swartz. Bateson Skedgell. Peterson all tallied point,. Treadwell, Jaduoti end Trumball provided bustle, while Eaton. TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING YMCA of Barry Coonty Adult Basketbail League A League FlexFab Black ........................................... 3-1 Bivens ...........................................................3-2 Blair Landscaping ...................................3-2 Other Body Shop..................................... 2-2 Coleman Insurance.................................... 1-3 B League Richie's Koflee Shop............................ 4 Bee Gees....................................................4 PR Jammers..............................................4 Ponderosa ................................................3 C League McNeal Law Firm................................. 4 Lakewood Merchants.................... .2 I 2 Drill Team ............................................... 2 2 Flexfab Red.............................................. 4 Game Results Other Body Shop 65 vs. PR Jammers 38; Flexfab Black 57 vs. Ponderosa 46; Bee Gees 65 vs. Coleman Insurance 59; Blair Landscaping 53 vs. Ponderosa 41; Bivens 49 vs. Richies Koflee Shop 51; Flexfab Red 38 vs. Drill Team 62; Lakewood Merchants 47 vs. McNeal* Law Firm 59. YMCA of Barry County Adult Indoor Soccer William M. Doherty Att. at Law . . . .6-0-0 Advanced Stone & Tile ....................... 3-3-0 Gary's Hobby Shop................................ 3-3-0 White.......................................................... 0-6-0 Game Results Gary’s Hobby Shop 6 vs. White I; Advanced Stone and Tile 2 vs. William M. Doherty Att. at Law 3. YMCA Adult Women’s Volley ball ICS ............................................................. 20-1 Hastings Burial Vault...............................9-9 Ranger Die Inc............................................. 9-9 Ray James Electromechanical ............. 6-12 Cascade Home Improvements .......... 4-17 We oder onnvibe, and IRA, that guarantee a lifetime retirement income, BIG TAX S/GrtNGS. and attractive Larry Neil. CLU. CHFC nt W. Sue s, ivee1 Ml nets Phone MS-3443 show. Customers will land name-brand hunting and fishing gear. Joella Presson, a five-time 3-D archery champion featured on ESPN2, brings her bow exhibit and sporting knowledge to the show. Norm McCreight, All-Canada pro from Winnipeg, Manitoba will present daily seminars on fishing and hunting in YMCA hoop squad opens with wins Don’t Grow OLD Without us... interest rates. Tickets are available at the arena box office each evening. All-Canada Show Jan. 24-26 Start now! Call your Farm Bureau Insurance agent before you get any older Wednesday P.M. Nashville -5” Plus 44-28; Misfits 42-30; Hair Care Center 41 1/2-30 I 2; Sobers Auto 40-32; Nash Chiro 39 1/2-32 1/2; Eye & Ent 33 1'2-38 1/2; Railroad St. Mill 32 features three, one minute rounds. The bouts begin at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14 and continue through Saturday, Jan. UOang nor Future Mn PtMOMe huuu autvui KELLER ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 15 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the TowrwNp Board of the Township 01 Hope, Berry County, Michigan, having received petitions to moke certain pubic improvements consisting of the paving and other improvements to portions of Keller Road, a public road (the "Improvements'), from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total frontage on the road to be improved in the special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and, pursuant to Act 188 of the Pubhc Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specialty assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvement* and which together comprise the foBowing proposed special assessment dis­ trict Keker Road tanprovement Special Aeeeeamont District No. 15 Lots and parcels numbered: 08-007-017-0084X)08<X)7-320-005-00 08-007-017-0154X) 08^07-320006^0 08007-017-016-00 06-007-330-001-00 08-007-330-002-00 08-007-330-001-50 08-007-330-009-00 08-007-330-003-00 06-007-330-010-00 08-007-330-004-00 08-007-330021 -00 08007-330005-00 08-007-018-001-00 08007-33000600 08-007-018-002-00 08007-33000700 08-007-018-004-00 08007-33000600 08-007-018-002-10 08007-33000620 08007-018-006-00 08007-33000650 08-007-018-007-00 08007-33001200 08007-018-007-10 06007-33001300 08007018007-20 08-007-330015-00 08007018007-22 08007-330-01600 08007018007-23 08007-33001650 0600701801300 08007-33001700 08007-330-01800 0800701801400 08007-32000100 08007-33001900 08007-320002-00 06007-330-020-00 08007-32000300 06007-330022-10 08007-32000400 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervtsor of the Township of Hope has made and certified a special assessment roB for the special assessment district which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment agatost each benefitted lot and parcel m the special assessment dis­ trict TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, THE 25TH DAY OF JANUARY. 2000. AT 7:00 P.M.. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL 5643 SOUTH M-43 HIGHWAY, HASTINGS. Ml 49056, IN SAID TOWNSHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on fife with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESS­ MENT ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or, in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required. This Notice was authonzed by the Township Board of the Township of Hope. Dated: January 11.2000 Sytvia Forster. Clark Township of Hope �Paga 14 - Tha Hastnga Banner - Thursday, January 13, 2000 HHS business students win awards THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE certain Mortgage made by DAN R CHAN DANAIS and JACKLYN R CH*NDANAIS. husDowhng. Michigan 49050. which was assumed by Jason Chandanats. of 1880 West Dowkng Road, by Assumption Agreement dated February 20. 1999. to Conseco F nance Servicing Corpo­ ration FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVIC­ ING CORPORATION, a Michigan corporation, of 2505 East Pan*. S E.. Suite 200. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546. dated August 28. 1995 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor September 12.1995, at Uber 640. Page(s) 59. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, lor ponopel and merest. the been instituted to recovw the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby lhe power of sale contained in said Mort­ gage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given mat on February 24. 2000. at 2:00 p m , on the steps of the Courthouse in foe City ot Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court sale and soid to the highest bidder, at public sale for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and •t 8 96 percent per annum, legal coats, attorney gagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION, does pay on or prior to the dale fo6ows. to-wt bon 25. Town 2 North. Rango 9 West. deecrtbed ginning thence North 440 feet; thence West 374 feet; Vwnce North 440 feet; thence East 440 toet. thence South 880 feet, thence West 66 foet to the Point of Beginning. Hope Township, Barry County. Michigan donod. to which case the 'edemption period *ha7 CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD 8 ROY. PC. By DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 401 Munson Avenue. PO Box 5617 Traverse Ctty. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 (2/10) MORTGAGE SALE Notice is hereby given that Default ha* oc­ curred to a Mortgage given bv Michael P Mead United State* of Amenct, acting through the Farmers Home Adminiatratiui. United State* De­ partment of Agriculture The Mortgage is dated November 8.IBM and was recorded on Novem- Barry County Record*. No proceedings have hfch is now Ninety Seven Thousand Twenty Five and 99/100 (897.025 99) DoBars The Mortgage wM be foreclosed by selling the property described below al a public auction to ruary 24. 2000 at 10:00 ajn.. local time, at the Barry County Court House m Hastings. Michigan which is the location of the Barry County Circuit then due on the Mortgage, including interest at paid by the mortgagee before the sale. The property to be sold is located in Carlton Township. Barry County, Michigan and is more specifically described in the Mortgage as: Commencing al the Southeast comer ot Sec­ non 18. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, thence West 555 toet for tie point of beginning. thence North 250 teat. thence West 174 feet, thence ntog. months from the date of the sale unless the prop erty N deemed to be abandon pursuant to MCL 1600.3241a m which case the redemption period Dated: January 13,2000 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. F/K/A THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION. OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PREPARED BY JOHN R TUCKER (P37348) WINEGARDEN. SHEDD. HALEY. LINDHOLM & ROBERTSON. PLC. 501 Cttzens Bank BuMtog 328 S. Sagtoew Street Fhnt. Ml 48502 1963 (810) 787-3800 (2/10) ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHP present Approved 81676 lire department expenditure 1999 unpaid gypsy moth spray MBs of 83.050.61 paid to County from township fund*. Amended budget. (ins) BARRY COUNTY. fCMIQAK NOTICS Of PWUC H1AMMC Mid W ZONING OftDfMAMCC Look Around PROTECT YOUR GROUND PLEASE TAKE, NOTICE that tw RuBsnd Charter Township Planning Commission wifl hold a pubbc heanng and masting on January 19.2000. st ths Rutland Charter Township Hat. located at 2461 Hearn Road, HasBngs. Mcmgen commencing at 700 o dock p m Ordnance No 46. MK* W. SecSon 3 56 LOT UNE. FRONT The Ordnance No 48. Afode XX Secaon 20 22 (A) SITE PLAN RE­ VIEW The proposed amendment would revise tvs secaon io read SITE PLAN REVIEW A Developments RaquMng Sa* Plan Re­ Hastings High School business students earned several awards Jan. 7 at the Business Professionals of America Workplace Skills Assessment competition. The Hastings students, along with nearly 700 from other southwest Michigan high schools and carcer/technical centers, used facilities at Davenport College in Grand Rapids. Students placed in both team and individ­ ual events. Individual events winners included: • Phoenix Spaulding, first place in busi­ ness proofreading and fourth place in spreadsheet applications. • Jennifer Cottrell, fourth place in applicatiorVintcrview skills. • Craig Laurie, fourth place in keyboard­ ing • Courtney Sinclair, first place in docu­ ment formatting and sixth place in parlia­ mentary procedures, individual. • Sarrah Gregory, third place in document formatting and a recipient of the Diplomat Award. • Rob Swiatek, third place in C++ Pro­ gramming. • Jason Miller, second place in basic pro­ gramming and fifth place in database appli­ cations. • Eric Harvey, second place in database applications. • Katie Jones, third place in entrepreneur. • Stan McKelvey, second place in entre­ preneur • Jason Olmstead, first place in computer aided graphics. • Shawn Hill, fifth place in computer aid­ ed graphics. • Nikki Doozan. first place in parliamen­ tary procedures individual. Hastings stuoems also placed in team events. ■ Jessica Gole, Lindsay Hemer! ing, Kyle Bellgraph and Heather Richie received the third place award for presentation manage­ ment team. This contest requited team members to develop and present a business proposal, using presentation software. • Steve Flohr, Nikki Doozan, Jennifer Cottrell, Courtney Sinclair, Kelli Flohr, Liz Secretary of State office closing noted Nida, Sarah Haines and Jessica Storm earned the second place award for parlia­ mentary procedure team. Members of the team were required to conduct a meeting based on an agenda given them at the time of the competition. The team was allowed 15 minutes of preparation, after which they had to conduct a simulated meeting based on the agenda and demonstrate the proper use of parliamentary procedure. Many individual contests required stu­ dents to use spreadsheet, database, word processing, or graphics computer software to solve business problems. For the application/interview event, students had to submit a letter of application and resume, and then be interviewed by business representatives. Other contests tested students' knowl­ edge of business and technology concepts, leadership and communications skills. All contests in the workplace skills assessment program of Business Professionals of America provide students the opportunity to demonstrate workplace skills learned through business education courses. been reviewed and approved by the Township F anrwig Cornmis- Safe Investing With A Great Rate may property come before A group from Jancllc Riemans communi­ ty service class at Hastings High School had a goal of SI .000 to reach for the Barry In tha matter of CRYSTAL LAKE INLET BASIN DAM Orangeville Township To Whom It May Concern: Be advtsed that a DAY OF REVIEW to determine ap- named dam win be heHd as follows 11 Month Certificate of Deposit 6.01% A.P.Y. $500.00 Minimum Deposit Member FDIC Main Office 945-3437 (Hastings opment, service projects and development of basic business skills. This is the 14th year that the Hastings Chapter of Business Professionals of Amer­ ica has competed. The business teachers who he’p the students prepare for competi­ tion are Nancy Cottrell, Mary Dawson, Tra­ cy George and Patrick Purgicl Hastings class collects for Barry United Way NOTICE Of HEARING REVIEW Of APPORTIONMENTS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that foe proposed amend- ROOM MCKENNA. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 3461 NEATH ROAD. HASTINGS. Ml 48066 (616) 946-2194 competition in Minneapolis in April. Business Professionals of America is the State Board of Education sponsored voca­ tional student organization for students enrolled in business programs. Activities include occupational and leadership devel­ Community service ciass members (from left) Amanda WHhams. Ruth Winegar, Erika Main, Lani Forbes from United Way, Dana Reed. Katie Jones. Rhonda Pennepacker and Elizabeth Meek. Onanance No 48 Areas XX. Section 20 25 (A) FENCES AND PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that wnaan comments re- Eight workplace skills assessment com­ petitive events arc conducted in January throughout Michigan and involve more than 4,000 high school students enrolled in business education classes. Hastings stu­ dents, along with the winners from the oth­ er regions, are eligible to enter state compe­ tition at the Business Professionals of America State Conference in Detroit March 17-19. Winners at the state conference arc eligible to represent Michigan in national Secretary of State Candice S. Miller has announced that all 178 Secretary of State branch offices will be closed in observance of slate holidays during January and Febru­ ary. The branch offices will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 17; and Presidents Day Monday, Feb. 21. Motorists whose drivers licenses or license plates expire over the holiday week­ end should renew early. Customers can expect fastest service midmoming, mid­ afternoon, midweek and midmonth. Branch offices arc open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Wednesdays the majority of offices are open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with those in the city centers open 9 a m. to 5 p.m. Motorists renewing license plates can avoid a trip to the branch office by renew­ ing by mail, by fax and, if eligible, by touch-tone telephone or Internet. Easy to follow- instructions can be found with the renewal notice. License plate tabs wil] arrive by mail within seven business days. For more information about the Secretary of State office, visit the home page on the World Wide Web: www.sos.statcmius./ see plan review ts required under any proviaion ot this ordinance 3 A proposed amendment to RuSand Charter Township Zonmg Ordnance No 48. Area* XVii. Secaon 17 03 (N) LfifSSUftFCT TP SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE PERMIT The eromaad amend- Award winning HHS busmess students (first row. from left) Tiffany Davis, Amber Christy. Niki Doozan. Liz Nida, Sarah Haines, (second row) Nathan McKelvey Jason Olmstead. Craig Laune. Katie Jones. Heather Rich-e. Sarrah Gregory Court­ ney Sinclair, Jenny Shaw. Jessica Gole. Jennifer Cottrell, (third row) Jessica Coolidge. Jason Miller. Kelli Flohr, Shawn HUI, Jessica Storm. Rob Swiatek Stan McKelvey, Steve Rohr. Phoenix Spaulding, Lindsay Hemerting, Eric Harvey. Isaac Solmes. Matt Schackenberg, Jeff Berg. Kyle Bellgraph. Andy Soya. Michael Moray and Josh Boulter Gun Lake Office weytend. MKftgen 795-7116 ar 7*2-4406 LOCATION: Barry County Drain Commissioner s Office 220 W State Street Barry County Courthouse - 3rd Floor Hastings. Michigan • (616) 948-4879 DATE: Tuesday. January 18. 2000 TIME: 9 00am to 500 pm Appeal of an apportionment may be made within ten (10) days after this heanng by making application to the Barry County Probate Court for the appointment of a Board of Review Persons with disabilities needing accommodation for participation should contact the Dram Commission one week to advance Thomas C. Doyle Berry County Drain Commissioner County United Way. They collected coffee cans and decorated them to place around the city of Hastings. They took cans to about 20 different busi­ nesses around town and collected the change every week. They also had support from the student body and staff from their school. The girls reached their goal. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 13. 2000 - Page 15 County may review new dog license fees...continued from page 1 "I agree with that, but they do have the option of having the dogs spayed (or neutered)," Commissioner Robert Wenger said. "You have to weigh both sides... You can't satisfy everybody, that’s for sure,’’ be said. "This is animal control and having it (the animal population) controlled is our main object," said Commissioner Clare Trtpp Sandy James noted that it's "astronomi­ cal" how many dogs can be produced in a very short time. "1 probably stand alone on my thought process on spaying and neutering," Bailey said. "For us to force basically, and we say we're trying to encourage, but... if you raise the fees high enough you're going to force them to spay and neuter tiseir dogs. "A lot of times rhe penalties are on peo­ ple who probably are not the problem. It's kind of like prayer in school, you have a few who complain so we penalize lhe marses," Bailey said. "Well in this case, we have a few who don't take care of their dogs so we're going to penalize the major­ ity and make everybody pay higher rates or get it done." After the meeting, Bailey said, "I'm not opposed to spaying and neutering. 1 just think it’s wrong for government or big brother to My we know what's best. Your dog should be spayed.*" He has had several calls about lhe higher fees from upset citizens and about a recent change in eligibility to obtain a kennel li­ cense. In the past. Bailey said if a resident had three or four dogs, a kennel discount could be obtained in lieu of the regular dog li­ cense fee for each dog. "I think it was $10 and they could have up to 10 licenses so people went that route." "This is coming back second hand. They told me they were told that they couldn't gel a kennel license unless they had con­ crete poured and a fence and all that. That's the part I was questioning. I know we've given a kennel license (for an owner) whose dogs are on the ground," Bailey said. "If the purpose (of dog licensing) is to make sure that rabies (vaccination) is ac­ complished. that's one thing. If we're try­ ing to change and say well, no. our pur­ pose is to get dogs spayed and neutered and put the price up there to make sure it's done. Then I question whether or not we should be doing that part," he said after the meeting. "I certainly want to revisit the kennel prices.” James told the board. However, she said. "There's a responsibility that goes with owning pets." Wenger said the original purpose of a kennel license was for pecplc who owned animal boarding or breeding businesses and was not intended to be a cheap way for people to have a lot of dogs. Wenger said he would be opposed to giv­ ing a discount to a pet owner with multiple dogs Bailey said he has had calls from seniors citizens on fixed incomes who owned mul­ tiple dogs and have asked, "What are you doing to me?" Previously a kennel license would have solved their problem, he said. On the subject of gypsy moths in the county, commissioners heard an update from Casey Harris, gypsy moth suppres­ sion program coordinator. She introduced her new assistant, Ian Disfenderfer, who started his job last week and will be help­ ing with all aspects of the gypsy moth suppression program. Harris said she expects about 5.083 acres in the county to be sprayed this year, com­ pared to 8,000 last year. When eliminating public land, the difference in homeowner acres between this year and last is only about 1,000, she said. Because of a successful spray program, the city of Hastings. Hastings Charter Township and the village of Middleville "had an extremely successful year. The dty of Hastings wa? the best. "Last year, we had low density egg masses in the city of Hastings and this year we're not finding anything.” Harris said. However, she tells the public that the program is not designed to eradicate the gypsy moth, but rather reduce the number to tolerable levels. "This residential suppression program is to help reduce stress on landowners and yard trees and to help prevent them from using more detrimental sprays." In Orangeville, she said, the decrease can't be attributed to the spray program. That area had an extremely high density of egg masses and 80 to 100 percent defolia­ tion in some areas, "yet when we go back we re not finding any egg masses." she said. "What that's telling us is those cater­ Double jeopardy prompts dismissal of sex charges A Delton resident facing possible life in prison walked out of Barry County Circuit Court a free man Thursday when three felony sexual assault charges were dis­ missed by Judge James Fisher on the basis of double jeopardy. William Lawrence Lesman. 14. origi­ nally was convicted Feb 16, 1999 of con­ tributing to the delinquency of a minor for providing alcohol to the 14-year-cld alleged victim. He was also convicted of accosting a child for immoral purposes Both are lesser charges arising from the same inci­ dent "My understanding is. all charges from the same transaction have to be brought at the same time," said defense attorney Mark Doster "It appears tha' the prosecutor is going to rely on the defense that he (the iavesxigamr) <bd> tkaow u the time «T the original sentencing that this CSC had altegedy ocurred. They were investigating a CSC when they knocked oo his door."-Doster contin­ ued "She was <m the floor, on her back, and had a .09 percent bodily alcohol con­ tent Two other witnesses came up with two different stones and none of the three people were ever re-imerviewed." Doster ponued out that charges have to be baaed oo due diligence to investigate. "ft's their own fault why they are bring­ ing these other charges at a later date." said Doster. "With respect to most calls that come to police, they don't always know what they have until the> get there," said Chief As­ sistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "The vic­ tim wouldn't say anything that night, so there was no reason to believe there was anything more that occurred. I don't believe it's the duty of the police to investigate over and over again unless there is some new lead, which didn't happen in this case." Based on her knowledge al the time, Kuzava followed through with the misde­ meanor charges and Lesman entered no con­ test pleas to the misdemeanors. The remaining, similar charges were dismissed as part of the plea agreement and Lesman was sentenced the same day to one plead guilty to the lesser charge," said Kuzava. "Four months later, the victim, on her own accord, contacted Detective Oak­ land and that's when this investigation came about" "The victim stated that she was afraid of the defendant, as he had previously threat­ ened her and told her not to tell anyone about what had occurred that night," Kuzava said in a written motion. "She also advised she was afraid to tell her mother but eventually did because she could not bold it in any longer sad did not want the defendant to get away with the assault or hist someone else ths way he hurt her." Oakland filed a report with the prosecu­ tor's office and the criminal sexual conduct year on probation and a 6O-day. suspended jail term. But on April 30. 1999. DetJSgt. WW" Oakland of the Barry County Sheriffs De­ partment was approached by the mother of the 14-year-old, who had new information about the case. "(The victim) slated that the defendant had penetrated her... digitally and orally at his home on or about Dec. 30-31, 1998," said Kuzava. "This was during the same night referenced above." According to Kuzava, the victim also claimed that Lesman had given her alcohol and that he had fondled her. "This explains why he was so quick to saults, Lesman was bound over to Circuit Court on Sept 15. "The prosecutor states there was no rea­ son to further investigate, but I think there was because the interviews didn't coincide," said Doster. "The natural thing is to go back and see who is lying. And, with her being... drunk, it would necessitate another interview. It wasn't done." According to Fisher, same transaction testimonies are relied on to determine dou­ ble jeopardy. "If you are convicted once, you can't be convicted again of a similiar offense arising out of the same transaction," said Fisher. "In this case, the defendant was convicted (of the lesser charges.) Now, the prosecutor wants to charge CSC arising out of the same behavior at the same time." Fisher said all three alleged victims are minors and were interviewed by police one time. "One was interviewed while she was un­ der the influence and no follow-up investi­ gation was done," said Fisher. The prose­ cutor has acknowledged that it's not normal for a CSC victim to report it accurately so it make sense to go back and reinterview. "I cant say there has been due diligence on the part of the investigating agency," said Fisher in his ruling, "and therefore dismiss the charges." Oakland declined to comment after the ruling. Kuzava said she plans to file a motion for reconsideration. "We would expect that there will be tes­ timony from the investigating officers which will show they did use due diligence the night of the original investigation," she said. Looking for... Printing? Chelsea Siska wins NE geography bee Northeastern Element?-y fourth-grader Chelsea Siska (left) won school-level competition Jan. 19 for the National Geography Bee. Runner-up was Blake Shotwell (right), also a fourth-grader. Siska will now compete tn regional competition. Top scorers in a written test wil go on to sute competition, and sute champions wM go on to national competition, where top prize is a $25,000 college scholarship The National Geographic Society developed the bee in response to growing concern about the lack of geographic knowledge In young people. The society has as its mission the increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge. Call Us at J-Ad Graphics for a quote today! 945-9554 pillars did... not become moths. So we had a population crash down there." One of the newer areas of infestation is Barry Township, where she found "ex­ tremely large egg masses. Barry Township will "probably have 100 to 300 acres in the program next year." she said. In Prairieville, a comer that's spreading up to Kalamazoo and Allegan counties is "extremely infested. "...When I went into some of these (newer infested) areas they knew they had some tree damage, but they didn't know what vas causing it." said Harris, who will be presenting educational information in those areas. Algonquin Lake did not qualify for the spray program this year, Harris said. "This is a very positive thing... I found hundreds and hundreds of old egg masses on trees... so we have had a success in this county... and crashes." Long term labor contract signed at Bradford White by Patricia John, Staff Writer Uunited Auto Worker, Local 1002 signed a new long term labor contract with the Bradford White Corporation Dec. 15. Members voted by a mon than 2 to I margin to approve a contract that will be in effect until August of the year 2006. "The new agreement not only provides long-term security to both employees aid the company, but also confirms that the commitment we have all made to Mid­ dleville is a sound investment," said Execu­ tive Vice President and Chief Operating Of­ ficer Richard Milock. Employees received a special year-end bonus payment and an immediate general hourly wage increase. Employees will receive cash bonus pay­ menu each July through lhe life of the contract. General wage increases are sched­ uled foe August of each year of the con­ tract The contract also includes improvements in the pension plan for active employees and retirees, a new 401K plan and increases in health, accident and life insurance bene­ fits. Robert Carnevale, president of the water heater company, called the contract ratifi­ cation a vote of confidence in the future of Bradfad White. "It is our hope that we can continue to grow by adding more jobs..." he said. Carnevale predicted that much hard work remains as the company gains an additional share of the domestic and commercial water healer market. Council removes Penrod, cont. Campbell said the action was the most difficult he has taken since he became mayor in 1995. "He (Penrod) was a very professional man, but 1 don't think he was a people per­ son. He was intimidating to the public and city staff... The guy just wasn't a people person. "Professionally, I can't say anything bad about him," the mayor went on. "He really knows his finances, he was an accountant. It tears me up to have to do this. This is something I hope I never have to do again. "I did not lobby the council (not to reap­ point Penrod). I had five council people come and talk to me about it” Campbell denied speculation that the leaves issue from last fall was lhe final straw. Penrod and city staff promoted an idea in which residents would not only rake their leaves to the carb.feut also would pat them in approved bags for pickup. After massive protests and petitions being pre­ sented by residents, the council members eventually changed their minds and went back to the old way of doing things. "It wasn't the leaves," Campbell said. "I never brought that up. We (council mem­ bers) asked for a decision (on how to pro­ ceed with leaf pickup), so if it was a bad decision, it was our fault That was strictly council." Spencer, who had just been elected to his Third Ward post last November, was very critical of Penrod during the campaign, calling the city manager "pompous.” Penrod was hired in September 1994 af­ ter the city electorate voted to amend its charter and change to a city manager form of government. He had been city manager at Charlotte before he was ousted in a po­ litical move after a plan to bring in an in­ cinerator was defeated. While he was being interviewed by Hastings, he was serving as interim manager al Albion, which offered him the job full time. Also offering him the manager's post at that time was Zee­ land, but Penrod decided on Hastings. Three escape serious injury in crash A 16-year-old Dowling girl was issued a citation for failing to yield to oncoming traffic Friday after the truck she was driving Into a private drive in Johnstown Township crossed the centerline and was struck by a northbound M-37 truck. Police said Tami Rae Mutersphugh was taken Io Battle Creek Health system where she was treated and released after the crash south of Lacey Road. Her passenger, Teresa Lyn Schutte a'so suffered minor injuries. The driver of the other truck, owned by Waste Management, Frank Haywood of Battle Creek was not hurt. Got an idea for a sports story? 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Charges to be dismissed at the time of sentencing stemmed from other incidences in which he allegedly also rapeo (he girl on three occasions between Sept. 26 and Oct. 13. 1999 Also to be dismissed in part of the plea agreement arc charges lie raped a 13-yearold girl on three occasions and forced her to have oral sex with him on Sept. 20 in Hastings. Kidder is being held in the Barry County Jail on $100,000 bond was sentenced to spend 22 months to four years in prison on his conviction of larceny in a building for stealing checks from a Barry Township residence last August. "Based on the prevalence report, he said he accidentally self-destructed by using drugs," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "Based on his past, I don't believe there could be an accidental self­ destruction. He needs to dry out and realize he's too old to keep wasting his life." According to defense attorney Gordon Shane McNeill, Jones has admitted to having problems with drugs and alcohol abuse his entire adult life, which has contributed to his extensive criminal record. "Upon his release, be will again try to keep drugs and alcohol out of his life," said McNeill. "I accept all the consequences for my actions without making excuses." said Jones has been incarcerated since Oct. 4 in Kalamazoo County for violating his probation in that county and was then transferred to Barry County for sentencing hl other court business Thursday: • Larry Prowoznik. 40, of Hastings appeared for a pretrial conference in which he was scheduled to be tried Feb. 28 and 29 at 8:30 a.m on charges of operating a drug house and possessing, delivering and manufacturing less than 50 grams of He is also charged with one count of assault and battery as part of the same incident June 14, in which police executed z search warrant on his apartment above his downtown Italian restaurant, Vitale’s. The search stemmed from an earlier incident m which Prowoznik allegedly was witnessed by police slapping a woman behind the business. The search allegedly turned up less than 50 grams of cocaine and Prowoznik subsequently was charged, though charges The charges were later reinstated and resulted in the current case being bound over to Circuit Court. Timothy Jones. 40, of Hickory Comets "Mr. Jones, I know you have a family that loves you and cares about you deeply," said Judge James Fisher "Unfortunately, you've squandered your life. You've got six prior felonies on your record. That can't be ignored. You've established a terrible record for yourself and you can't just say, 'oh well. I’m a drug addict."* • Kevin James Tobias, 36, of Hastings, was sentenced to spend one year in the Barry County Jail with credit for 90 days served on his conviction of violating the probation he is serving on a previous, third offense drunk driving conviction. He a’so was ordered to pay $800 court "It's dear from his past that his performance on probation has been abysmal to say the least," said Kuzava. "Jail has not been a deterrent or a motivator. The probation department has tried to work with him and he's chosen not to follow through." "I beg to differ," said defense attorney Mark Doster, "with the characterization that his performance has been abysmal. It's been mixed." Doster said Tobias has been in contact with the Barry County probation department for a number of years and he "screwed up a couple of times. Alcohol is a hard thing to drop all al once." Doster described Tobias as a fairly hard working person who comes from a well respected family of local farmers and pioneers. Tobias violated probation when be entered into an argument with his brother, said Doster. "He went over there at night. You should never get in an argument with a relative at night. Never wake them up!" said Doster. "Ha had pain pills he had overdosed on and he fled from police. He'd been hunting and you're not supposed to hunt when you are on probation, but of the felons in Barry County, 90 percent of them hunt, at least the ones I've represented.” Tvc got to believe that most of the deer hunters in Barry County are not felons," said Fisher. "No, but most of the felons are deer hunters," said Doster. Tobias admitted to his substance abuse problem. "I don't have any interest in blaming anyone else," he said. Tobias will be continued on probation until the end of his jail term when he will be unsuccesafully discharged from probation, Fisher ruled. He was granted work release. prosecutors in Barry County agreed to recommend a sentence of time already served here because he is already serving more than six months on his Kalamazoo County offense. • Chris Felzke, 20. of Nashville, pleaded guilty to violating probation by smoking marijuana in November. He will be sentenced Jan. 27. given a delayed sentence for one year, but will have to follow the terms of probation until the time he is sentenced on Jan. 4, 2001. Irish was charged with fleeing and eluding police on Aug. 12, in Woodland Township when he and another defendant reached speeds exceeding 90 mph. Both were apprehended by troopers after they lost control of their motorcycles when a possum entered their pad). Irish was ordered to pay $1,000 court costs. • Andrew Irish. 25. of Lake Odessa, was • Kevin Bennett, 31 of Battle Creek, pleaded guilty to drank driving, being in the possession of methamphetamine and attempted aricu for lighting a fire in Orangeville Township Sept. 19, intended to destroy another person's vehicle. Bennett was accused of driving to the victim's home while under the influence of alcohol, stuffing a gasoline soaked rag in the gas tank of the car and setting it on fire. 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"I very sorry for that and I thank God nobody was hurt." "How very fortunate nobody was hurt." said Fisher. "What you did was foolish and I'm sure you wouldn't be here if you hadn’t been under the influence of alcohol." The last six months of Bennett's one year jail sentence wil) be suspended if he is successful on probation, Fisher ruled. He was ordered to pay $2,000 in court fines and costs. • William Ellsworth Bloom, 32, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by failing to pay fines and costs as ordered. Bloom had promised to pay $1,530 in fines and costs which was due 90 days after his Sept. 2 sentencing on his conviction of violating the mortgage broker’s act. Bloon. will be sentenced on the conviction Jan. 27. • Kenneth Redman, 35, of Hastings pleaded guilty to violating his probation by terminating his residential placement at Project Rehab, a drug treatment facility. "Based on discussions, I would ask that the court continue him on probation and that he be required to wear a patch as a test for drugs," said Kuzava Redman told Fisher that he had wanted to change treatment programs when he violated probation. "We did try to get the order amended but we didn't know we bad to bring it to you personally." said Redman. "Nobody brought me anything," said Fisher, "and you don't call me up on lhe phone and say you want to change your proration order. You petition the clerk to change the order. Thai's bow it works." Redman was sentenced to continue probation and wear the drug test patch. "You are required to petition for any change in what your probation officer directs and you are required to wear a drug patch 24 hours a day. seven days a week," and Branch County operations. Fisher said. per year, along with full range of benefits including health, life. • Samuel Truax. 27, of Kalamazoo was ordered to spend four days in jail with credit for four days served on his conviction of fourth degree fleeing and eluding police further 969-0025 or www.lifecareems.org. EPE Oct 2 in Prairieville Township. Truax is currently serving a one year <l*Bwry TOWNSHIP :nl Jan. 2 foul abq. wanted Middleville fugitive arrested THORNAPPLE TOWNSMP - A 19-year-old Middleville man wanted County authorities for failing to appear for sentencing on home invasion aa ~ Timothy Roy Fox was considered a fugitive and was lodged in the Barry < without bond after he was turned over lhe local authorities by the Rockford Michigan Slate Police. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 13. 2000 - Page 17 State police conduct free car seat checkups Dowling man to face theft charge in Wexford County by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The free car scat checkups offered in Hastings by Michigan State Police troop­ ers Saturday received an enthusiastic turnout, with cars lined up inside and out­ side the Bill Seif Chevrolet. Buick and Geo Many volunteers were on hand to assist Trooper and Safely Specialist Sandra Larsen of the Hastings Post, which helped to make the inspections move along effi­ ciently. The free safety inspections will be of­ fered again from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Satur­ day. Jan. IS. al Dreisbach PontiacOldsmobile GMC in Hastings. Trooper Larsen said. "Results from pre­ vious safety seal checks have shown that four out of five car seats are used incor­ rectly. There is a lol of concern about how Cars lined up to check childrens car seats and safety belt use for children at the free safety inspection last Saturday State Police Troopers Anita Wenzel and Sandy Larson work with Jean Jewett, a volunteer, to cover all check points on car seats owned by parents. to properly use car scats " Parents were taught to use the scats cor­ rectly. and the equipment they were using was checked for safety as well. Each seat was checked against a recall list compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Jean Jewett, a volunteer, stood by to help with the inspection process. Points being checked included the manu­ facturer's number, and whether the car scat meets federal standards, or if it has been re­ called. Where the seat is being used in lhe car. whether it is anchored properly, the size of the seat for the size of the child using it. by weight, and many other points were be­ ing checked. Jewett emphasized, the back seat is the safest place for children to nde, but the way the child is secured is very important as well. A rear facing infant seal in the front seat can be deadly if there is a passenger airbag, she said. "Children in the back seat should be fac­ ing the rear of the car until over I year old and over 20 pounds," Jewett said. "When the child outgrows the bigger seat, at about 4 years of age, there is still a period where the child may not be ready for a regular adult seat belt. A booster seat may be needed. Jewett said it is important that the har­ ness be very snug, to be safe. She said most people do not get it snug enough. There are so many ways ip fail to use the equipment properly, that it is extremely useful to review the proper use with a qual­ ified inspector. Some seats don’t work in certain vehicles. Safety belts and car seals should be re­ placed if they have been involved in an ac­ cident. Jewett said mothers' groups and the Safe Kids Coalition has been working to ensure safety with car seats for 20 years. "We are still fine tuning the details," she said. The Hastings Moms' Club also served coffee, rolls and helped entertain parents and children while they waited. The inspections were sponsored by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Po­ lice, the Hastings Moms’ Club, and the Kalamazoo County Safe Kids Coalition of Bronson Hospital. If parents miss one of the two inspec­ tions and want to be sure about the safety of their own child car seat equipment, the manual for that car seat should have a I­ 800 number to call for additional informa­ tion. Dreisbach Motors is located at 328 N. Michigan Avenue and can be reached at 948-8000 For more information about car seals, call Larsen at 948-8283. with up to the moment information on new items. Call us at... jadnews.com when it was taken, said police, though only three were found inside lhe suspect's residence. "There were apparently other guns that he (Roc) said he sold for drugs,” said po­ lice. Roe waived his right to a preliminary examination on the snowmobile theft charge and was bound over to Wexford County Circuit Court. McCullough is scheduled for a prelimi­ nary examination on Jan. 19 at 9 a.m. in Wexford County's 84th District Court. Charges relating to the stolen Blazer and guns are still pending. Guernsey Lake cottage total loss J-Ad Graphics News Service Investigators still don't know what caused a fire Tuesday evening that destroyed a Guernsey Lake cottage, Delton Fire Chief Merle Payne said. Delton and Orangeville firefighters were called to the blaze al 6620 Bluegill Lane on the north side of Guernsey Lake al about 7 p.m. and spent the next 2 1/2 hours battling flames, said Payne. "There is nothing left," said Payne. "It was totalled. We were able to keep it contained to that building." Payne said the 20 by 24-fool home is a summer cottage and that no one was home al the lime the fire was discovered. The names of the homeowner were unavailable at press time because the fire is still under investigation, said Payne. No one was injured. No dollar damage estimate was available. Hastings Moms' Club members. Lisa Cronkright. Shannon Zawacki. Natalie Cairns, Sarah Nichols and Cindy Kaczmarczyk offered coffee and rolls for parents and entertainment for children while they watted in line to check child safety seats. Two suffer minor injuries in Hastings crash Brooke Richa-J is ready to use a regular safety belt in the back seat ot the family car. Brooke is ready to go after her safety belt is given an OK. 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"As they drug it behind the truck, it left tracks in the snow, which the trooper fol­ lowed." said an officer. "Then, as it got colder and the snow froze, the trooper fol­ lowed the tracks in the ice." Assisting lhe trooper were county road commission snow plows and local citizens who cleared otherwise impassable sections of the road. "At some intersections, he couldn’t find lhe tracks so they would plow away the snow so he could continue to follow the trail," said a trooper. Upon further investigation, troopers also found a Chevy Blazer believed stolen from a victim in Emmett Township near Battle Creek. Several weapons were inside the vehicle FORECLOSED HOMES Low or SO Down! Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 MEDICARE CASE MANAGER Tendercare Hastings is now taking applications for a Medicare Case Manager for our facility within 40 minutes of the most We>t Michigan cities. 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Henion was issued a citation for failure to yield the right of way and all three victims were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash. Henion was not injured. TENDERCARE HASTINGS Director of Nursing, Lilah Miller, RN 240 E North St, Hastings. Ml 49058 Or fax resumes to: (616) 945-2453 Phone. (616) 945-9564 The KCC Fehsenfeld Center 2950 Gun Lake Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 948-9500 www.kellogg.cc.mi.us - Lifelong Learning Registration Going on Now! �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Chursday. January 13, 2000 Quality Printing Suspected drug dealer held on *500,000 bond J-Ad Graphics News Service A 24-ycar-old Hastings area man has been arrested in connection with the Jan. 2 seizure of more than 100 marijuana plants, weapons and paraphernalia from a Nelson Street home, Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said Wednesday. Michael Gales of Cloverdale Road is be­ ing held on $500,000 bond in the Barry County Jail on charges of assault with in­ Delton man remains in serious condition following mishap A Delton man remains in serious condition at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo with broken bones and internal injuries suffered Thursday when he apparently fell asleep at the wheel while driving on M-43 near Cloverdale. Mark Seybert, 42. was northbound near Kingsbury Road when he lost control of the car. left the roadway and collided with two trees at about 9.30 a m. Alcohol is not a factor and seat belt use is not known, said Trooper Scott Sharrar. The incident remains under investigation. tent to murder, delivery and manufacture of 5 to 45 kilograms of marijuana and mali­ cious destruction of property over $1,000 to $20,000. "The arrest is in connection to...(the) ar­ rest of Kevin French, whose residence yielded 147 marijuana plants," said Leedy. "Police believe Gates was a major contrib­ utor to the grow operation at the 227 Nel­ son St. address and is accused of severely beating and threatening to kill a 47-ycar-old male connected to the case." According to Leedy, Gates apparently be­ came infuriated when he found the mari­ juana plants missing and believed he had been ripped off by his partners, not know­ ing lhe police department had seized the plants. "Gales then (allegedly) sought out the victim and beat him repeatedly with a mar­ tial arts weapon, called escramace sticks (wooden slicks) to the point of uncon­ sciousness,” said Leedy. Gates is also accused of doing several thousand dollars worth of damage to per­ sonal property belonging to the victim. "The police department was made aware of the incident after lhe victim was taken to Pennock Hospital for his injuries," said Leedy. Gates was arraigned on the charges Fri­ day and a Jan. 19 pre exam hearing was scheduled. French is being held on $10,000 bond. 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Kaok fto—rt will narrate toe cotar Men "Wcnarn Burope.' repfaci«| the ichaiMwl pertnunoe <a 'Aauraoa* by M> DeLan. who baa (ate ill aad viU M bo aiik » viait Harting, too Harting, Kivanie Ctab. said Howards pragM eat Wmra Bmpe raijpastly was scheduled to take jaiaix oa Friday, March 17. He will niuro batmsht so jtfvrate s different travel film. focfodod tn Hwirf's ’jiveiofW’. this Fnday otghc will br a journey by tend end see to some of the most coFxful couwtriss iM Wentera Europe, Frrmce, Spain. Italy, Germany, Switzerland. the Ne^jertands and Greece. TbeJBm will Matt as 7 pjn. Pnday. cArcTUmnwM wtn>x. jjroviaeu baton toe toowiag and during naermtaotaa. teat aay render of toe Huron,- KiWIVM* Out>. Historical Society will meet tonight 77* Barry Cooney IBaaork al Socxey wifi meet at 7:30 Uaiight (Tbrmday. Jan. 20) ia toe community room of ton Barty Corouy Court. A La* buildtag. now. Biota St.. Honsag. 71* program will be handled by laaaa Wiade*. a 1997 grodaak of Haatiaga High School now attending Wcatera Michigan Umwruty Hi« pnMntaiioe will be oa 'Poland and toe Aaadiwitt Syarnm m World War H." I I - - - — — e* ** secoaoary ---I , wsnxs am is iBujura^ eo- anarina. tdaaory aad Aaanean atadiea atWMU. AB Barry County Rraaorical Society taotatago, programs and events are bee and open to the public. S S a ma mBae *4 mW gMB mw Sts Winterfest nance stated for Jan. 22 Tkn yenr*s Gan Lake Winterfest on Saturday, Jan. 29. will be preceded by a apmaal kkkoff dance a week before, oa Tam day. Jan. 22. The Winterfesr Oence win be held at toe Yankee Springs Township Hall, bagtamng al 7 p.m. Thia adnh event will include die aaaooncemeM at the 'mayor of the Yankee Springs Warnr- t*L" The cost at this event win be $10 per person. Music, snacks aad soft drinks win be provided. For more iaformatioa about toe dance call Barb Hotowmko a 792-2219 Volunteers are still needed for this year*! WmterfeM celebration A Wmterfert meeting is scheduled far Jan. 5 st Sony Juns Pizza on M-179 (Chief Noonday Road) beginning at 7 p.m CaB Hotowerko ■ 792-2219 to volun­ teer. (Additional] News Briefs lappear on page 2) PRICE 50* were a sobering testament to the loss of one of the Middleville community's own. Jeffrey Nathan Lehman. 27. of Thornton Street. Middleville, was killed instantly in Crowley won’t seek re-election? by David T. Young Editor There are unconfirmed, but reliable re­ ports that Barry County Prosecuting Attor­ ney Dale Crowley will not seek re-election to another four-year term later this year. Crowley reportedly has publicly con­ firmed that he will be moving out of the county with his family and will not run for the post again. Crowley refused to return phone calls to his office and home, where his wife. Dee. said she preferred not to speak on his behalf The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners hasn't heard anything definite yet from Crowley himself. There are further reports that Crowley's wife will become the head girls' basketball coach this fall at Lowell High School. Their daughter, Leslie, was a Class B all­ state basketball player on th: Thomapple Kellogg squad that lost only twice in 1999 and made it to the post-season quarterfinals of the state tournament. Crowley, who began in the prosecutor’s office here in 1980. served as chief assis­ tant prosecutor under Judy Hughes until 1988, when she left to run for a Third Dis­ trict Court of Appeals post and he ran to succeed her. A Republican, he was elected See CROWLEY, continued page 2 a single-car crash Tuesday afternoon. Police speculate he fell asleep while driving home from a long night working for an industrial painting firm. "He'd been working long hours," said Trooper Ray Volosky. "He went to work at I a.m." Lehman's eastbound car left the north side of Finkbeiner Road just east of Bender Road and struck a tree at about 2:45 p.m. Police said Lehman was wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash. "He was well known, not just because his dad (Tom) is the athletic director, but he'd go to all of the games," said Sun & News sports editor, fellow Jaycee and friend Jim Jensen. "It didn't matter whether it was volleyball, basketball or wrestling. Jeff was always around. He cared about the kids." Jensen met Lehman after joining the Hastings Jaycees more than one year ago and found him to be dedicated, active and energetic, he said. "He was very actively involved," said Jensen. "He loved the Jaycees. He was re­ ally into it. He helped put on the St. Jude Bike-a-thon last May. he was there for the Easter egg hunt and he was recently pic­ tured on the front of the Banner in costume promoting the Haunted House." Another Jaycee who asked not to be iden­ tified said the service club is "stunned" and "very sad." "He was a big part of our organization," said the woman. "He was very enthusiastic and supportive of all the projects we ran and will be very much missed." The woman said Lehman was "passion­ ate" about the St. Jude Bike-a-Thon and the annual Haunted House, which helped to Jeff Lehman Jeff Lehman of Middleville was killed instantly Tuesday when he apparently fell asleep while driving on Finkbeiner See LEHMAN, continued page 2 Road and struck a tree. Here, troopers from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police investigate the crash. Parents upset over ticketing at Central by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Hastings resident Linda Curtis asked the Hastings School Board Monday to change its parking policy at Central Elementary to allow parents to leave their vehicles in "dropoff only" zones while they walk to the school building to pick up or leave their children. Curtis brought a petition signed by some 15 other Central parents asking that the board authorize a change in the parking policy. Curtis said her husband. Richard, and other parents have received tickets from the Hastings City Police for what the police consider to be illegal parking in a dropoff zone that only allows drivers to wait in their vehicles while their children either exit or enter the car. Curtis said her husband had just left his vehicle for a minute to go inside and col­ lect the Curtises' 4-year-old daughter Kelly when he got the ticket The Curtises want to walk their daughter to and from the school building for safety reasons, Curtis said. She told the board that "1 don't want to sec me or my husband get a ticket for being a good parent." Other parents would also like to "make sure (their) kids get in there OK," she said. Curtis said other parents have been threatened by the police, who have told them that if they leave their vehicles at all they will be ticketed. Curtis suggested that the dropoff zones allow a five-minute period for parents to exit their vehicles and walk to the school building. School board member Kim Alderson told Curtis she should take the matter up with the Central PTO. Board Vice President Mike Hubert said Curtis* request would be passed on to the the city police. On Wednesday. Central Principal Judy Bierlein met with the Curtises and another Central parent and told them she would assign a paraprofessional to escort students in the B4s preschool program back and forth from parents' cars both before and after school. (The Curtises' daughter attends the B4s program ) Bierlein said Curtis indicated that "she thought that would be a good solution" to the dropoff problem. Also Monday, the school board heard a request from Hastings resident Theresa Lawrence that Hastings Middle School staff be given additional training to avoid the same kind of situation that recently oc­ curred with her 14-year-old son. Lawrence said after the board meeting that her son was participating in a field trip with other special education students when the incident occurred. The students were visiting the Hastings movie theater, she said, and her son happened to be in the bathroom al the same time another student broke a lightbulb. Both her son and the other student were "hauled back to school in a police car," she said, and her son then "sat (in the office) for the rest of the day." It was eventually determined that her son had nothing to do with the lightbulb incident, she said. The owner of the theater also said the broken lightbulb was no problem, Lawrence said. Lawrence told the board that the middle school administration "overreacted" to the incident. Lawrence asked that a staff in-service day be held "to see if they can handle situations like this a little better next time." Middle School Principal Chris Cooley said after the meeting that "the argument here is about process. I stand by our pro­ cess. We interview people every day to find out facts and the truth about things. What we have to ensure is that all students re­ ceive due process." Cooley said the students were taken back to the school in a police car because he and the assistant principal were busy with other matters when they received a call saying that vandalism had occurred at the movie A Hastings resident is asking that parents be allowed to leave their cars in this dropoff zone on Church Street so they can walk their children to and from Central Elementary. i theater. "We certainly treat vandalism seriously," he said. "We wanted to get to the bottom of it." Cooley asked school liaison officer Cliff Morse to go to the theater and, if neces­ sary, bring back the students involved. Cooley said Morse was acting in the capac- See PARENTS, continued page 2 f �Page 2 - The Hastings Eanner Thursday. January 20. 2000 /Ztcne... News Briefs: Administrators' Coffee planned The next session of the Hastings Area Schools' "Coffee with Adminis­ trators" is scheduled for 10 a.m. Fri­ day, Jan. 21, in the multi-purpose room of the Hastings Middle School. The program will begin with a brief presentation about how the local school system is complying with Title IX provisions. Community band seeking members The local Thomapple Wind Band is seeking adults of all ages in the area to bring their musical instruments out of storage and perform with them. There is no audition. The symphonic band is a non-profit, joint venture and is designed to enrich the lives of its members and the sur­ rounding community. Rehearsals are planned from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 20 and 27, and Feb. 3 and 10 at Lake wood High School, 7223 Velte Road. Lake Odessa The band will hold a free concert for the area at 8 p.i.i. Friday, Feb. 11 at Lakewood High. Les Jazz will be the guest performers at the concert, which will be narrated by Kensingcr Jones. Donations received at the concert cover the band’s expenses. Directors of the group are seasoned high school band directors and musi­ cians in their own nght. Joe LaJoye of Hastings and Dave Macqueen of Lake­ wood. They volunteer their time to the band. About 50 musicians are on the band's mailing list and the group is always open to any one past high school age. For more information, call 945­ 9181 or 945-9766 Nominees sought for Miss Delton Nominations for Miss Delton 2000 are being accepted through Friday. Jan. 28 Young women who attend Delton Kellogg High School in grades 9-11, or who live :n the school district and attend alternative education or are home schooled are eligible. Businesses, groups or individuals may nominate someone, according to Cindy Thompson. Miss Delton pro­ gram coordinator. Nomination forms are available at the Delton High School office. Delton District Library. Sajo's, Felpausch, National City Bank, and MidLakes Screenprinting and Activewear. Forms arc not necessary if the nom­ inee's name, address, phone number and grade level are sent to P.O. Box 444 Delton, Mich. 49046. The person making the nomination also must send their name, address and phone number. Traditionally. Miss Delton and her court reign over Delton Founders Weekend celebration in August and participate m monthly community service projects. The Information Hotline number is (616)623-2020. Arts Council has openings The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County has some openings on its board of directors and invites inter­ ested Barry County residents to apply. "The type of person we're looking for does not have to be an artist, but interested in promoting the art causes and willing to devote time not only to board meetings but to participate in programs throughout the year." said John Fehsenfeld. board member and Arts Council co-founder. The Arts Council Board meets the first Tuesday of each month from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fehsenfeld said more than three positions are open on the board. The Arts Council’s mission is to provide concerts and exhibitions, showcase local talent, encourage youth to explore their artistic gifts and de­ velop cultural enrichment programs for schools. People interested >n serving on the board may send resumes to Managing Director Lyn Briel, in care of the Thornapple Arts Council. P.O. Box 512, Hastings. Mich. 49058. For more information, call her at (616) 765-3188 Community health dialogue is Jan. 25 A community health dialogue, sponsored by the Barry Health As­ sessment Team, is planned for Tues­ day, Jan. 25, at the Felpausch Training Center. Colette Scrlmger, community health assessment coordinator, said the dia­ logue will attempt to identify issues that affect the health of the local community and develop priorities. A summary of the dialogue's results will be shared with local community leaders, who can make use of it for strategic planning for the future. For more information, call (517) 541-2602. Polar Bear Dip will cost $2 There will be a S2 registration fee for the Polar Bear Dip at this year's Gun Lake Winterfesl at 3 p.m. Satur­ day. Jan. 29. at the water's edge at Al­ legan County Park. Pre-Winterfest events are planned to build excitement. On Wednesday, Jan. 19, a "Meet the Mayor" candidates dinner will be held at O'Neil's Restau­ rant on M-179 (Chief Noonday Road), beginning at 6:30 p.m. Events Jan. 29 begin at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast at the Gun Lake Community Church, open class vol­ leyball and tug of war competitions for teams of any age. Broomball for those 18 years and older also begins at 8 a.m. Entry fee information is available by calling the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce at 792-4396. New this year is an all-vehicle poker run, a chicken drop, grocery cart chal­ lenge and a hairy chest contest. The da; ends with a family-style chicken dinner at the Circle Inn Restaurant from 4 to 8 p.m. Returning are the See Shanty Fash­ ion show and the O’Neil's Chili Cook Off. Just for kids are a Gun Lake Prince and Princess contest and chil­ dren’s games. For more information about any of these Winterfesl events, call 792-4396. Concert rally to fight hate Flick Music and iGive.com will present “Broadening America's Knowl­ edge." a concert rally Friday, Jan. 21, at Hastings High School to help raise America’s awareness of non-profit or­ gantzarions. Every year, the events focus on one key issue troubling America. This year, the main objective will be to draw attention toward groups that deal with intolerance and hate crimes. The event will finish at the Tabernacle in Atlanta. Ga., on Tuesday. Jan. 22. The appearance schedule will have artists Eekkin appear from 12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.; speaker John Price from 1:30 to 2 p.m. and artist Johnny Re­ spect from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Peter Oberth. president and founder of Flick Music, is coordinating the lo­ cal concert. Everyone who attends the show will be given a “goodie bag" while supplies last. The bag include bookmarks, stickers, buttons, and information from several non-profit organizations and record companies. Also included in some of the bags will be CDs, cas­ settes and autographed pictures from various artists. For more information on this or to donate to the event, call Oberth at (616) 721-8435, Amber Lippert at 948-0163 or Shannon Pietrangelo 945­ 4644 Parents upset over ticketing at Central, continued... ity of a school staff person. He said stu­ dents know Morse and feel comfortable with him because he was formerly the DARE officer for the Hastings police, and as such knew many of the students in the district. Cooley said Lawrence s son was detained in the middle school office "in the neigh­ borhood of an hour to an hour and 20 min­ utes." during which time he was questioned and it was determined he had nothing to do with the incident. The boy’s parents were not called during this time, Cooley said, because "usually we will call parents at the point where the student will receive disci­ pline," and Lawrence’s son received no dis­ cipline. "In our society, sometimes people are in bad places at bad times," Cooley said. He said that “we'll talk about (the inci­ dent) as a staff to see what things could be done differently (in the future. We’re always in the process of changing and reviewing in the middle school." However, he said. "1 think the process as outlined in the hand­ book was followed." Also at Monday's meeting, the board voted to re-admit a middle school student expelled last spring after making a bomb threat. Board Treasurer Eugene Haas voted against the motion to re-admit the student, saying that the 100 hours of community service that will be required of the student in lieu of $3,800 in restitution was not “fair restitution.” School Superintendent Carl Schoesscl said the board's curriculum committee, which reviewed the application for readmis­ sion. had originally received a recommenda­ tion from juvenile court that the student re­ ceive 43 hours *»f community service, but the committee felt 43 hours wasn't enough, and upped the requirement to 100 hours. According to Alderson, "we had to be reasonable with the student and his time. He still had to have time to do his home­ work." Schoesscl said that "we were trying to come up with something that would work." Also at the meeting, Schoessel reported that work is nearly completed on a school information policy that establishes proce­ dures to be followed by local schools, law enforcement and the courts in the event in­ cidents occur that threaten the safety of stu­ dents. School districts were asked to create such a policy as part of a package of school safety laws passed this past summer in an attempt to reduce school violence. Part of the policy requires that a contact person be named by the district to receive information from the local police and courts, and the board Monday designated Schoesscl as that person. A new peer mediation program reported on by Central Elementary Principal Judy Bierlein and Hastings Middle School Prin­ cipal Chris Cooley Monday is also aimed at avoiding school violence by teaching students how to settle conflicts peacefully. Cooley said 16 students, two staff mem­ bers and two parents have been trained in peer mediation procedures and the program will begin in the middle school next Mon­ day. At Central, 16 students and three staff members have been trained, Bierlein said, and plans are to use the peer mediators dur­ ing lunch time and recess beginning in February. Also at the board meeting, a contract to construct a bus wash bay was awarded to Norris Roofing and Construction of Hast­ ings for $41,200. The old bus garage, which was in too much disrepair to be fixed, has been tom down, Schoessel said. Plans are to eventually build a new trans­ portation office. Also on Monday, the board received a re­ quest to change some classes in the career technology department. The request was to replace three classes. Advanced Medical Terminology. Advanced Surgical Technol­ ogy and Advanced Medical Technology, with a single class called Advanced Health it Demolition of the old bus garage has been completed, and now the district will construct a bus wash bay. Technology, which will emphasize surgical technology, physical therapy, medical as­ sisting and nursing assisting. Dave Arnold, director of educational services for the dis­ trict, said the change is being made because "every three years we look at these classes as far as the needs and interests" of students are concerned and make necessary adjust­ ments. Arnold also requested that the board con­ sider the purchase of $10,950 worth of sev­ enth grade science textbooks called "Sci­ ence Explorer." Both requests will be decided by the board at its next meeting. As part of quarterly reports made to the board regarding progress on areas of im­ provement the district is working on this year, Arnold reported that the district hopes to expand the B4s preschool program by 36 students by the 2000/2001 school year and also hopes to hire an additional early ele­ mentary teacher to help reduce class size. The B4s program recently lost students who were attending the Hastings program from Maple Valley because that district started its own program, Schoessel said. As a result, ■_he board had to amend the budget Monday to reflect a decrease of $33,998 in revenues from the B4s program. Also as part of quarterly progress reports on school improvements. Steve Harbison, director of operational services for the dis­ trict, reported that the high school Business LEHMAN, continued from page 1 win the local chapter first place in project competition. "He was a big part of that," she said. "There were probably only two nights that he wasn't there out of the entire month. He was a fixture.” Lehman had only been a Jaycee for one year and had recently renewed his member­ ship, she said. Jensen added that Lehman had become a "genuine” friend and that the two enjoyed a road trip last Thursday night to watch the Thornapple Kellogg wrestling team com­ pete against the visiting Japanese National Selection High School team in Wyoming. "All the kids at the school knew who Jeff was," said Jensen, "because he would take the time to talk to them and make them feel special. It was a genuine friend­ ship between him and the kids." His obituary (on Page 8 of today's edi­ tion of the Banner) describes Lehman as be­ ing survived by "a host of friends" and re­ veals that memorial contributions to the Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation will be accepted to establish a scholarship fund for students at Thomapple Kellogg in his memory. Lehman is survived by his parents, Tom and Sharon Lehman of Middleville, brother David Lehman and fiance Kirsten Rosholt of Idaho, brother Steve Lehman of Middleville and grandparents Fred and Peggy Boomer of Owosso. He is also survived by his step-grand­ mother. Marian Coleman of Owosso. Maple Syrup Queen sought produced maple syrup products around the state at other times during the year. They are expected to appear in 12 to 14 parades. A $500 scholarship will be awarded to the queen. The alternate will receive $250 Visitation has been scheduled at the Beeler Funeral Home Thursday (today) from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral is set for Friday at 3 p.m. at the Peace Reformed Church on M-37 be­ tween Caledonia and Middleville. Dale Crowley CROWLEY, continued from page 1 that year, then defeated a challenge from Democrat William Doherty (11,199 to 8,627) in 1992 and r«n unopposed in 1996. It was only two weeks ago that Gordon Shane McNeil, a local attorney and former assistant prosecutor, announced that he will be a candidate for county prosecutor on the Republican ticket, making a political promise that he would return phone calls to his office. Word had been circulating for quite some time that Crowley would leave Barry County and his prosecutor's job before the The search is under way for the first Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen of the 21st century. The annual queen competition is open to all junior girls who attend Maple Valley High School. The person who is selected will reign as syrup queen for 2000. Appli­ cations for the contest are available in the high school office. The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 28. The new maple syrup queen and an alternate queen will be selected at a 7 p.m. community program Tuesday, Feb. 8. at the Vermontville Congrega­ tional Church.. The queen and her alternate will reign over the Vermontville Syrup Festival, which is held the last week­ end in April, and will promote locally- Service Technology Class, under the direc­ tion of instructor Mary Dawson, is work­ ing on developing the high school portion of the district's Internet web page. Harbison said the basic web page design has been completed, and includes informa­ tion on the school system's history, hand­ books. staff information, including e-mail addresses, academic information, school system news, co-curricular activities and athletics and student activities. The high school web page should be completed by the end of the school year, he said. Next year work will begin on web pages for the rest of the district's schools, with the goal of having the entire district on the web page two years from now. Harbison said the project is "a student product, so it lakes a little longer." Harbison also said regular programming': should begin this week on the school's cfr-J ble access channel. Members of the com­ munity will be able to tune to channel 17 from 3 to 8 p.m. daily and view various programs put together by the high school TV production class. One of those pro­ grams will be called ’’Your Mother Should Know," which will be a video version of an old high school radio program that gave the high school's daily announcements and included other information on school activ­ ities. When programming is not being broadcast on the channel, a list of school activities will be scrolled across the screen. year 2001. Crowley holds a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a juris doc­ tor degree from Wayne State University. YAC grants $300 to HHS science team The Barry Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council has awarded a $300 grant to the Hastings High School Saxon Science Show Team. The award was given as part of YAC's mini-grant program which requires that projects be student­ generated and benefit students. Pictured from left are science teacher and science show team coach Marty Buehler, show team members Brad Wills. Steven Obreiter, Kevin Gerlinger, Stephanie Buck, and Justin Benner. YAC co-president and science team member Lauren Stineman, science team member Josh Clevenger, and YAC co-president Ivy Malone. The grant will be used by the science team to purchase supplies for science shows the group presents to elementary students each year. ...in need of Quality printing? Let us...QUOTE YOUR WORK1 J-Ad Graphics North Broadway - Hastings Call 616-945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 20. 2000 - Page 3 Broken dam to be repaired pt Crystal Lake Inlet Basin by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor hds are icing sought to repair a ruptured di e at the Crystal Lake Inlet Basin Dam ot the north side of Bever Road in Orawvilk Township. ^Barrj County Drain Commissioner ilomas C. Doyle said it is not known why the dam broke in late October. Per­ haps the culprit could have been a rodent or tree root*, he said. "The mlet basin was really established as a sedimentation basin. When the dike rup­ tured... all the water went downstream and it took part of the sediments from the basin downstream into a channel," Doyle recently told the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners. The "mess” has been cleaned, he said this week, and "everything is under control... Right now, we re between cleanup and re­ pair." Approximately 3,000 cubic yards of sed­ iment have been removed from the pond and channel as a result of the broken dike. The sediment is to be spread and seeded on the uplands of the basin in the spring. frosion control measures will be in place during all aspects of the project to prevent sediment from moving downstream to Crystal Lake, according to Doyle. Located in the township's Section 28, the ink! basin and Crystal Lake, with a connecting channel, comprise a 38-acre man-made lake built in 1968. The sedimentation removal and dam re­ After the sediment was removed, the Inlet looks more like a pond. The dike will oe repaired when weather conditions permit. over the assessments, be explained. Tax­ payers also have the legal option to pre-pay assessments to avoid interest charges, Doyle added. This photo was taken before the sediment was cleaned out of the Crystal Lake inlet basin. When the dike ruptured, all the water went downstream, carrying sediment from the basin downstream into a channel. pair are expected to cost about $26,800. The Crystal Lake Improvement Associa­ tion has agreed to pay about $16,000 of the expense and the county will pay 5 percent ($1,340.82) of the total cost based on its benefit to the road, Doyle said. The remain­ ing expense will be paid through special assessments by the Crystal Lake area resi­ dents. The drain office secures a loan for the project and interest on the loan is spread Grenades could yield charges for fire victim by Shelly Snlser SutfWriur A Gun Lake structure fire Sunday nor only left the 46-year-old resident and hrs son iiomeiess. but also could land him ia jail for having four hand grenade i which Orangeville firefighters discovered shortly after extinguishing the blare. The find led to a 9 1/2-hour evacuation of SO homes in the tightly-knit Joy Road neighborhood as the Barry County Sheriffs Department secured the scene and called the Michigan State Police Bomb Squad from .. Man swipes officer’s gun during struggle J-Ad Graphics News Service A struggle in which a Lake Odessa man allegedly disarmed a local police officer Wednesday night could land him in prison for up to 10 years. Mark Arizola, 24. of Lake Odessa.was arraigned in Ionia County District Court Thursday on one felony charge of disarm­ ing a police offic&te one misdemeanor Rockford "I certainly wouldn't downplay the danger those herns posed, but I don't feel the sus­ pect n a threat to the community,- said Dei. Sgt. David Oakltnd of the Barry Cbunty Sheriff's Department. There is no known connection to any anti-government organization and we have no reason to be­ lieve there is." Oakland said the once men grenades were refortified with gun powder to be explosive devices which are illegal to possess or use. There was no other illegal intent that wt know at.' laid Oakland, who executed a sdarch warrant oa the home. The man. whose name is being withheld pending consideration of possible charges by the Barty County Prosecutor's office, wm at home with other individuals when Ub fire broke out at about 10:50 p.m . said firemen were investigating the cause JBbe tire, they discovered the grenades in a lyii. box which had partially melted. ■We were dotn* our final mop-up." said (Sageville Fire Chief Dan Boulter Tm nS sure if it was one of our guys or sfineonc from one of the assisting (Aaiuucuts thai found them." •pomes in the immediate vicinity were evacuated at abcut 2:30 a.m. and the re­ maining residents uere asked to leave their homes at 7:30 a.m.. but were allowed to return at noon, said Oakland. The bomb squad arrived al the scene al about 8:30 a.m and later removed the grenades which were detonated away from the buildings, Oakland said. Oakland does not expect a need for federal authorities to become involved, he said. No one was injured, though Boulter was reported as saying the grenades may have been minutes from exploding when they were found "The fire had pretty much cooled down A fire in this Gun Lake home late Sunday led to authorities finding four, Illegal hard grenades in an upstairs room Charges against the 46-year-o<d male suSpect are pending. by then," said Boulter who added that the whole upstairs was "pretty charred." The fire was believed to have been caused when a candle accidentally fell and ignited an unknown item in a second-story room, according to Boulter. Boulter said only the son was home when the fire was discovered and a smoke detector did activate. The home is insured and investigators have not yet determined whether the home is a total loss. 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Shaw said Arizola refused to give up for 1 1/2 hours. "He finally surrendered and was arrested without incident," said Shaw. Assisting the Lake Odessa Police De­ partment was the Ionia County Sheriffs Department and the Ionia Post of the Michigan Stale Police. Shaw said no drugs or alcohol were in­ volved in the incident, which remains under investigation. 10AM-3PM tie acb'i nasion process compfotwig and sigrwig admission contracts, and tounng the facility Dubes also include data entry for interdisciplinary team, and back-up scheduling for nursing. Computer skids a must. Medical terminology a plus. Excellent wages, benefits, fringes and working environment Jackie Sparks. RN, Director of Hurting Thomapple Manor 2700 NtthviUt Rd. Htttingi, Ml 49058 US on the HET count of resisting and obstructing police. He is being held in the Ionia County Jail on $250,000 bond awaiting a Jan. 25 pre­ liminary examination. According to Lake Odessa Police Chief John Shaw, officer Matt McAlpine had stopped Arizola's car for an alleged speed violation on Jordan Lake Avenue just north ofM-50. A Law Enforcement Information Net­ work (LEIN) check revealed Arizola was wanted on an outstanding assault warrant, said Shaw. "Basically, Mark decided he didn't want to go to jail and took off on foot, leaving behind hi* infant child and a friend." said Shaw. "Officer McAlpine had a foot pur­ suit almost to McDonald's where Matt caught him." Arizola allegedly resisted and pulled McAlpine's gun from his holster while they were fighting, said Shaw. "Officer McAlpine had lost his radio dur­ ing the foot pursuit so he had no way of calling for backup," said Shaw. "But the employees at McDonald's called Central Dispatch and said 'this officer is in trou- NOTICE Saturday January 29, 2000 616/751-0560 tor qualified candidate Send resume n confidence to: VISIT Assessments range from $41.25 to $659.56 (not counting interest) and were primarily based on benefit from the project rather than property values. "We're using the same special assess­ ment district that was set up back in 1968,F Doyle said. "The apportionment will be different. I looked at it a little dif­ ferently... and said how can we be more fair to the various parcels, based on size and based on benefit. He said the drain com­ missioner has that prerogative. Doyle met three times with the lake as­ sociation to discuss costs and the new apportionmenu. The taxpayer* involved had an opportunity to appeal their assessments Wednesday, and only one change was re­ quested bccauae of a mistake. Residents in the special assessment distnct will be charged for the project on their December. 2000property tax bills. Costs of the project include expenses for engineering, cleaning the basin, dredging the channel and restoring the area, tree restoration, repairing the Crystal Basin dam, installing steel sheeting, rip-rapping, legal publications and mailings. An 8 per­ cent contingency fee is included in the pro­ jected expenditures. The County Board authorized Doyle to initiate action to repair the dam. remove sedimentation and prepare a special assess­ ment roll. Commissioners said the project is "in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare, and in the best interest of the conservation and protection of the state's natural resources." 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Ml 49058 (1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E W BUSS) 616 / 945-5607 Call (616) 948-8000 Today or toil free 1-888-494-5539 l �Page 4 - The Hastings Barner - Thursday, January 20, 2000 LETTERS from our readers... Penrod fired for just doing his job Of course not. He's a city manager. A city manager's job is to run the day-today operations of the city. The manager negotiates contracts, oversees purchasing, supervises employees — all activities that aren't exactly on the high road to winning hired to be. Mr. Penrod isn't a personal friend of mine. Fm not sure we've ever met. But I respect his efforts to save me tax money through taking some unpopular stands on toujh issues. So what next? If acting City Manager Jeff Mansfield is interested in the job, and if he has a lick of sense, he'll insist on a minimum two-year contract with annual renewal so he doesn't become the victim of another late-night hatchet job by contractual non-renewal. If Mr. Mansfield isn't interested in the hot seat for only a few thousand dollars more per year, I suspect the Hastings City Council is going to have a tough time finding tup quality candidates to apply for the post After all. they fired this one for doing his job. Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk. Hastings Put up guard rails; treat cats same as dogs To the editor: First, I say “Bravo" to the members of the Hastings City Council who had the guts to remove the city manager from office These individuals show that they care about the city, and what its citizens think. 1 only hope that his replacement can do a bet­ ter job There is something I sec every day with­ in the city limits of Hastings that really dis­ turbs me For years there have never been guard rails along State Road from the city limits down to the cemetery. Both sides should have them, plus a small section on the southeast coming up from the cemetery toward town. There have been numerous times I have seen where vehicles have gone over in these areas; one of which I know for fact was a fatality. What is the city of Hastings waiting One woman made a difference To the editor: After reading the headline “Sewer author­ ity FOIA violation suite dismissed" in last week’s Banner, it would appear that some­ one missed the point. Sharon Ford won a big victory against governmental abuse ef power when Judge James Fisher declared that the documents Ford sought were public information and therefore not exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. He then proceeded to award her $750 in attorney fees, further punishing the authority for not complying with the law Abo in the ruling, he instructed the authority's attorney to write the judgment so Mrs. Ford would not incur any further attorney bilb. The confusion may have occurred because the judge did not grant the authori­ ty a dismissal of this case, as the authority attorney was requesting Many people today believe that it¥ impossible to win against public officials, even if they know they are right. My father is retired from the Coast Guard and he raised his children with one motto. The next step to tyranny and injustice, is when good people do nothing. Public officials are and should be looked up to. until it has been proven they are not and have not acted in the best interest of the residents that make up a community. The townships officials who make up the sewer authority have tried repeatedly to keep vital information from the public. The residents owe much gratitude to Mrs. Ford for her pursuing the Freedom of Infor­ mation Act into court Bart Cichy, Delton *I*HE Hastings DANNER Drvoted to th* int*r**t* of Barry County Sine* 1956 by.. Hastings Hwiur, h*c. A 0M»on ol J Ad Gagnes fric 1351 N M-43 Hwy Ml 4S0M-0e02 *i«a4^aas4 SMtySutow Helen Mudry Puree Johns Mary McDonough Jamas Janaan Shewne Hubberth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Oassdsd ads accepted Monday through RUaySam toSKpm . Saturday 8Xam. - Noon Scott Omman ••arry Johnson Dan t*uarga S«jbscripc»an Rates: $25 par yeer n Barry County $27 par yaar tn adjoining counties $29 00 pet year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Bom B Hastings Mi 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastngs. Ml 49058 for? Will it take someone else being killed in these areas, and their family suing before they put up guard rails? The areas along the nver especially need them. That's got to be at least a 30-foot drop to the flood plain. This would be a nice starting point for our new city manager. Second, I am very displeased with the new dog licensing regulations Barry Coun­ ty has put into effect. I have no problem with the licensing, other than it’s a one­ sided issue. For years it’s been you have to license your dog, spay your aog, neuter your dog. What’s the problem with forcing cat owners to do the same thing? You want income for the Barry County Anima’ Shelter? What better way to do it and make it fair for everyone? Cats by far have more per litter than any dog ever has. Force these owners to license all their cats. Then you’ll really have some upset citizens who will know what itfc like to have to license all their pets. I get sick and tired of people letting their cats run all over, getting into trash and scat­ tering it. I’ll give you even odds that the number of cats in the animal shdter out­ numbers the number of dogs. Cats carry more diseases than dogs do. and should also be forced to have rabies shots, just the san'e as dogs. They cause untold numbers of “cat scratch fever" (yes it is a medical condition you can get just by being scratched. Don't believe it? Ask your doctor. I’m sure they’ve seen cases more than once. What’s good for the goo>c is good for the gander. Lett make it made mandatory to license cats as well. I could even go as far as making owners keep their cats on leashes. You have to keep your dog on a leash or in a kennel, or fence tn your yard So why not the same for cats? Charge the same fees for both. Paul Clous. Hastings US. Senate . Spancar Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4622. c >v... ■ ■. Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Bwicfcng, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 1 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Totmela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, RepubHcan, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office; 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. Presidents comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. law did not require it to release the materi­ als and. even if the law did require the release, Mrs. Ford was not entitled to any attorney fees. ’ In his ruling Jan. 6. Judge James Fisher sided with the citizens and ruled that the public is legally entitled to the information that Mrs. Ford sought. He also agreed with her that she was entitled to reimbursement of the attorney fees she paid to bring her lawsuit, and ordered the authority to pay her $750. T Thomas Jefferson said, "Eternal vigi­ lance is the price of liberty." Sharon Ford and many other involved citizens of south­ west Barry County are playing a role that is vital and necessary to any democracy - they are maintaining eternal vigilance. 1 look forward to the day when no gov­ ernment official resents and opposes a citi­ zen's exercise of his or her legal and consti­ tutional rights. Since government is the ser­ vant of the people, this should not be an adversarial relationship. After all, we are all on the same team. Carol Jones Dwyer, Hasting* Council treated Penrod unfairly To the editor: To City Manager Howard Penrod. 1 ex­ tend my profound sympathy after the shocking and pathetic meeting Monday. Jan 10, when he was dismissed rather quickly. One councilman (David Jaspene) moved to have Penrod remain as city manager un­ til certain issues could be settled, but the council inunedlately rejected the proposal. Another councilman later asked if the firing of Penrod was being done legally. The council fired Um unbelievably fast I was in tears. A 5-4 vote denied Penrod to remain as city manager. The council waa so eager in its firing. I am very proud and pleased that my Fourth Ward councilmen. David Jaspene aad Donald Tubbs, voted "yes' for Penrod to remain. Penrod said he enjoyed his job ar. city manager for Hastings, but he was fired without another job to turn to. How would these council members feel if they were treated like their city manager was? Penrod wss a good, loyal, faithful, brave, honest, hard-working, law-abidihg ciry manager He Ms a brilliant mind. bio' Whether he ana liked or not liked, or was having problems getting along with people, that is to be expected in job like city manager. Penrod obeyed, protected and enforced the local ordinances as be understood local laws. It takes a brave person like him ttl remain law abiding when some people want him to look the other way. Penrod also had problems with people who spread false, ugly rumors aad false al­ legations against him. In the Jan. 13 edition of the BannerJ Mayor Frank Campbell admitted that the city manager was not the one responsible for the leaf pickup program change. He said it was council's idea and it should take the responsibility. Why weren't the citiaens of Hastings told this during the controversy? Why were we laid after Bernd was fired? ‘ Why, when Pearod would deny the many accusations against him. did not the City Council defend him? 4 I ask that the council reinstate Mr. Beu-' rod as city manager. He is s good man for the job. '• If not, then I want Mr. Pearod to know I have appreciated his service to the dry of Hastings. „ . •! Justine McLean,Hastings The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they win be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided tor verification. AU that win be printed is the writer's name and community of reekJence. We do not pubNah anonymous letters, and names win be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous wH not be published. • All letters are subject to editing tor style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of tor-profit 1 < u iH City Manager Howard Penrod's contract, thereby immediately firing him. What on earth were you guys thinking? Or were you thinking at all? Such immediate dismissal is appropriate for malfeasance or misfeasance of office. The council's reason for sacking Mr. Penrod. on a 5-4 vote, with Mayor Frank Campbell and councilmen Joe Bleam. David McIntyre, Harold Hawkins and Donald Spencer voting to send him packing, was that Mr. Penrod wasn’t, as Campbell put it, "a people person." friends or influencing people. The mayor and aldermen are supposed to be the glad-handing, back-slapping, story­ telling. baby kissing, good ol* boys who make the rounds of church ice cream socials. Th? city manager is supposed to be the no-nonsense bean counter who tells the local bank president no, he can't build his garage six inches from the property line, he can follow the zoning ordinance the same as everybody else. In the interests of peace, order and good government, both are supposed to provide cover for the other. The manager lets the mayor and the aldermen be really great guys, and the council protects the manager so that the business of the city continues to get done efficiently, orderly and cheaply. So Mr. Penrod isn't a people person? If he was. he'd make a good fishing buddy, but a sorry excuse for the technocrat he was Sewer story headline was inaccurate To the editor: Since headlines arc often more important than the news story printed beneath them (if only because many people don’t read the story), I was disappointed with the inaccu­ rate headline in last week’s Banner con­ cerning the outcome of a lawsuit brought against the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority (SWBCSWA) under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (“Sewer Authority FOIA Violation Suit Dismissed"). The headline said that the lawsuit was dismissed (i.e., found to be without merit). This is simply not true. Sharon Ford, a taxpayer and resident of the SWBCSWA service area, had joined with other area citizens to obtain certain vital information from the Sewer Authority. After months of failed efforts, she filed her lawsuit, arguing that the law required the SWBCSWA to release the requested infor­ mation and that the law also entitled her to reimbursement of her attorney fees. After she filed suit, the authority quickly relented and provided her with the documents she requested. Then, the authority asked the judge to dismiss the lawsuit, saying that the businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by -5 To the editor: This is regarding the Hastings City Council's decision last week not to renew the editor. __ • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published। or will be edited heavily. • ■Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be. . 1 limited to one lor each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. * �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 20. 2000 - Paga 5 LETTERS...from Our Readers City manager’s ouster was vindictive Can you benefit from municipal bonds? These days, it seems as if everyone is fol­ lowing the stock market. With the spectac­ ular run-up in stock prices over the past few years, many investors have become focused on growth. Is lheir money growing? How fast? How much? The pursuit of growth can overshadow the fact that many people invest for another reason: income. Furthermore, even those investors who seek growth can achieve diversification through income-producing vehicles. And one of the most popular ways to achieve income is through bonds ObviouJy, if you're investing for income, you want to earn as much as you can, so you would look for the highcslytekiing bond possible, right? Not neces­ sarily. It s not just what you earn that's important — it's also what you can keep. Typically, the highest-yielding bonds arc those issued by a corporation. But you won’t get Hi keep all the income you cam from corporate bonds, because these bonds arc fully taxable. Therefore, your actual return will be less than the bond's staled interest rate. How much less depends on your individual lax bracket. . Municipal bonds arc a popular altcmali ve |o taxable bonds. When you invest in municipal bonds, your income is exempt from federal income taxes. And, if you buy bonds issued by the state or municipality where you live, your earnings also may be exempt from state and local taxes. Many investors in high tax brackets have long used municipal bonds to provide tax relief. However, even if you're in the 28 percent federal tax bracket, you may still come out ahead with a municipal bond vs. a highcr-yieldiag, taxable corporate bond. i How can you know for sure? The answer lies in a term called the taxable equivalent yield. This figure essentially describes how ,-puch yield you would have to cam on a taxable investment, such as a corporate bund, to match the tax-free return offered on a municipal bond. It's easy Io calculate the taxable equiva­ lent yicW. Just divide the tex-free yield by one minus your lax rale. Fix example, if yiou’rc in the 28 percent bracket and you're donsidenng a municipal bond that cams 5­ 1/2 percent, you'd have to find a taxable bond that pays 7.64 percent to earn the same amount of income. If the municipal bond is also exempt from state income Florence E. Gariinger ■ NASHVILLE - Florence E. Gariinger. <F 89. of Nashville, passed away on Sriday. Janwry 7. 2000 at her home in Juma. Arizona, where she and her husband. Ellis had spent their winter* for the past 15 yean ; She was bom in Dickey. North Dakota cps April 29. 1910, the daughter of Arthur and Jessie (Craft) Scobey. I Florence and her family moved to Hastings in 1922. I She attended the Welcome Comer* l Hastings. Florence kept house for several yean in astinp for Dr. Ha.-tness ' She married Ellis Gariinger on February L 1938 aad moved to the farm that Ellis's peal grendiathcr had settled on when he fame to Michigan from Ohio in 1859. ; Her husband. Ellis had built a new home in that farm, which was located on thomapple Lake Road in Nashville, where hey lived until 1990. . Florence roved nowen and me railed and sold (rises for msby years. She hooked many nip using patterns that she drew Mneif. and she also crocheted many dbileys. bedspreads and tablecloths, and tn liter years, she made many fancy dolls ■Florence was preceded in death by brothers. Hany. John. Harlan. and Spencer Scobey: and sisters, Leila Sherbinski. Jessie Williams. Helen Kozar. and Ruth Scobey She is survived by her husband, Ellis; sister. June Kellinger of Columbus. Mississippi, and brother. Clinton Scobey of Grand Rapids; and many nieces and nephews According to her wishes, no services will be held. Cremation has taken place. taxes, and your state income tax rate is 5 percent, then you would need an 8.21 per­ cent taxable yield to match the earnings of the tax-free municipal. When you compare taxable bonds with tax-free issues, make sure that the maturity is the same for both types of bonds. Also, compare only those bonds with the same credit quality — the rating the bond receives from an independent rating agency If you determine that a municipal bond is right for you, you'll be doing more than just helping your own bottom line. You also may be providing vital funding to a specif­ ic project or infrastructure improvement that you’d like to support, such as a school, library or hospital. Thai's a true "win-win” situation. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the previous week. Amentech Anheuser Busch CMS Energy DamefChrysler Dow Chemical Ford F»n*yDo«ar Fnt Financial Bancorp General Motors Hastings M»g IBM JCPenney Johnsen & Johnson Katoggs Company Kmart Coca Cola McOonrtds Sears Sanpeon Industries Semco Energy Spertan Motors AT»T TCF Financial Phannaaa & Upjohn iB£»t Wal-McEl , — 84 -A.il txxor-Mot* Gold S*«r Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 68-1/4 72-5/B 31-1/16 72-7/8 132-15/16 54-13/16 16-15/16 17-5A 83 7-13/16 115-3H6 21-1/b 92-1/16 27-9/16 9-3/4 64-3/16 41-7/16 33-3/8 12-5/16 11-5/16 4-1/4 52-7/8 23-9/16 50-1/4 65-1/2 84-13/16 8288.60 5.13 11.560.72 IB -15/16 -7/16 -2-13/16 -2-3/16 +2-5/8 ■3fl ♦10-1/16 -3/16 -3-3/4 •7/8 -2-5/16 -1-3/8 +3/16 ♦13-13/16 ♦7/16 •1/2 ♦1-3/4 -1 — ♦1-1/16 ♦3/16 ♦3-7/16 -an ♦5-tfi ♦88.12 -.01 -11.48 -40M William K. Slocum HASTINGS - Mr. William K. Slocum, age 91. of Hastings, passed away Wednesday. January 12. 2000 at Thomapple Manor. Mr. Slocum was bom on February I, 1908 in Hastings Township. Barry County, the son of Elwood A LuLu (Garrison) Slocum. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended area scbooly. Mr. Slocum married Sarah G. DePriester on February 10. 1934. He was employed al Hastings Manufacturing Company for 30 years as a Millwright, retiring in 1972. Mr. Slocum and his wife. Sarah, wintered in Florida for several years before moving there for ten years, returning to Hastings in 1994. Mr. Slocum enjoyed camping, fishing, crafts, doing woodwork in his home workshop. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers A one sister. Mr. Slocum is survived by his wife. Sarah; two daughters. Mary Miller of Hastings, and Sally Carl of Lake Placid. Florida; seven grandchildren; len great grandchildren, two brothers. Glenn (Lucille) Slocum of Hastings, and Gaylord (Marguerite) Slocum of Hastings; three sisters. Helen Burr of Hastings, Anna Rainwater of Hastings, and Avis (Leo) Simless of Otsego. Funeral Services for Mr. Slocum were held on Friday. January 14, 2000 al Wren Funeral Home Reverend Richard Sellers officiated. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor by E-Mail To the editor: I had the misfortune of watching the City Council meeting that was held on Monday. Jan 10. The way Howard Penrod was treated was totally uncalled for, and I, along with many people of this community’, am embarrassed by the behavior of both the mayor of the city of Hastings and some of the council members. It appeared that the actions by Frank Campbell and some members were based strictly on personal issues, no! professional. And if these people cannot separate the two and put the well being of the city of Hast­ ings first, which is the sole purpose of why (hey arc there, perhaps we as taxpayers should make a decision as to whether or not Dismissal process had no class To the editor: I just wanted to make a comment about our last City Council meeting. As a new citizen of this city, I was embar­ rassed by the way our mayor represented us in his dealings with the city manager. I do not disagree with the way the city manager was voted out of his contract. I understand the process and accept and support, the decision of the mayor and city council. When the vote was taken and it was decided that the contract would not be renewed, it would have been professional of the mayor to give the manager a thank you for the five years of service he had given to the community. Instead, the city manager walked out with his hat in his hand with the mayor turning his back on him. Even though we only have been residents of Hastings for a short time, it is was not a way I would want my mayor to act on my behalf. I sat and looked at the TV and was shocked that such crass behavior was not called up short by someone on the council. I only hope that if the time ever came that any member of the council or the mayor were voted out, they would be treated with more dignity and respect than they gave the city manager that night. Wolfram H. Hentschel. Hastings First theater group in county? To the editor: The Village Players of Middleville con­ gratulate the Thornapple Players on lheir first production of "Anything Goes." As an active, self-supporting, ycri<wirtmn»ng adult theater group, wo would to welcome them to the Barry County* area. The Village Players and Vermontville theater groups have been actively entertaining the Barry County, as well as other area, patrons for ten years. It seems to be of an opinion that Barry County actually means Hastings when it comes to the "arts." If the Barry County Foundation wants to support an adult the­ atre, build a community building with a stage, so all three will have a house to per­ form in. Robin Schweitzer. Village Player of Middleville Banner Help available against glaucoma Dear editor: In honor of Glaucoma Awareness Month, I would like to inform your readers about an eye health program that may help preserve their sight. EycCare America Glaucoma Project is a public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. More than 4.100 ophthalmologists nation­ wide volunteer for this program. I donate my time to ensure members of our commu­ nity receive medical eye care they may not have access to otherwise. Here in Michigan, 57 have called the Glaucoma Project's Helpline, and 67 patients have been referred to one of the 196 volunteer ophthalmologists located all across the state. Glaucoma is often called the "sneak thief of sight” because there are no visual symp­ toms until irreversible vision loss has occurred. People who may be at increased ride for the disease are those of African ancestry, those with a family history of the disease, or people who have had a serious or traumatic eye injury. To learn more about glaucoma and the risk factors, the public can call the Glauco­ ma’s Project’s toll-free Helpline at 1-800392-EYES (3937) Callers who are at mod­ erate to high risk for glaucoma, have been without medical eye care for at least two years, are U.S. citizens or legal residents, and do not belong to a pre-paid or govern­ ment health plan will be referred to a vol­ unteer ophthalmologist in their area for an exam and treatment for glaucoma. Patients who have health insurance are billed accordingly, and are responsible for any fees not covered by insurance, the fees arc waived. I hope your readers will benefit from this information and call the Helpline today. It is a beautiful world out there... I want to make sure even one can see it clearly for years to come' Michael J Rohr, M.D Hastings we want them to represent us. I happened to be in a local coffee shop that sam- week when the son of a new ly re­ elected councilman was asked how his father liked being back on the City Council. This was at noon and needless to say. this place was filled to capacity. This gentleman staled very loudly, "He is glad lu be back and has already accomplished the first thing on his agenda, getting rid of Howard Penrod.*' I wonder what is second on this man's list of things to accomplish, or should I say. “get rid of.’’ If I am not mistaken, haven't there been ongoing conflicts between this council member and the city of Hastings? If Mr. Penrod was doing his job, which includes looking out for the taxpayers of the City of Hastings, which it appears he was. then it is unfortunate that a council member who was involved in these conflicts was given the opportunity to use that against him and per­ haps this council member should not have been allowed to vote on this matter. Is this simple-minded, vindictive behav­ ior on the part of some council members and the Mayor a display of the kind of peo­ ple that are actually running our city? I cer­ tainly hope not. Be assertive for freedom To the editor: "The best defense against an usuphory government is an assertive citizenry.” William F. Buckley Jr. I have carried these words of wisdom printed on my notebook for some 30 years as a reminder of what it takes to make a free government work. When I first heard the South West Barry County Sewer and Water Authority and their manager were denying citizens their right to information. I just knew it was wrong. Then, when I was not given that same information after requesting it again and again. I wrote to the Attorney General. I received a reply signed by Jennifer M. Granholm, herself, dated July I, 1999. In it she stated it was up to me to, "File an action in circuit court to compel disclosure of the records" When it was pointed out to me why I had that gut feeling, I realized just what made me bristle so. Believe me as I would fight to defend any citizen's right to “Freedom of Religion or Freedom to Bear Arms" I fought to defend yours and my right to "Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Assembly." Savanah Nate, Hastings Sharon Ford Plainwell LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice « hereby given that the Barry County Ptanning/Zoning Commission wW conduct a pub­ ic hearing on January 24, 2000 al 7:30 pJn. in tw Communay Room. Courts and Law BuMing at 220 W Court St.. Hastings. Mehigm The blowing Sections at me 1970 Barry County ZonjngOrdmwxw. as amended. wB bo considered tor amendment Poon Space Cm 117. Open Space Community • A single famfiy residential development, ether a plat or a ste condominium, whereby the protection of substan­ tial open space Is established as the primary site development consideration of which the rtueiorng or grouping of dweling units and/or lots upon a amen portion of the sie is a fundaments part. A Purpose - The purpose of this section is to of­ fer an aftomativo to tradNonai subdivisions for the purpose of assuring the preservation of substantial open space and other natural re­ 3. Raaidsnual dovetoproenr iha* bo corthed 4. Ouster design standards. a) A minimum of 2 and a maximum ol 12 dwe*ing unts aha* ba parmMad par duetar arsa. b) Ouator arses aha* be vtauaby and phytiM*y separated from one another and roadways by open apace bulera. C) Oualar areas aha* be deeigne* to Mid a suburban auhdMoaxi appearance d) The minimum lot size aha* be 32.000 square feet. • 1. Sma*er Iola may bo conaiderad In davelopmenta served by public sewer or Ccmmunby Sepic 8j»5 Repulalory Ftadbaiy - 1c encourage *ead- sional deviation shall be approved through a finding by the Ptanmng Commission toat toe deec*y onto a highwey or county primary Ing tor site development that maintains a tow visual impact, perocuiarty along too roadway and abudtog properties, and encouraging a lees sprawling farm of development, thus pre­ serving open space and natural features con­ sistent with toe county's rural character and ensuring compettbWty of design and use bo­ as a permitted use In too "A", "AR". "R-LS". "R1". “R-T. "ALT. and *RL-2" zoning districts providing toe following regulations are met 1. Each Open Space Community shall contain a minimum area of 5 acres. a. A minimum of 40 per cant of toe gross area of the Open Space Community shall bo deoigna.'ed v Open Space." PlanrMng Cranmiaainn aha* meal the condi- and approved toe plan. 1) Barry-Eaton Health Department Quality (DEC) 4) Road Commission (M AppfiMbto) Anrde III Section 3.1 ■ *20. ■ Counby SubdM- try SubdMeion* not be considered open space. 2. Any significant/sensitive environmen­ tal resources, including but not limited to, wetlands, woodtonds. stoop stopes, or prime agricultural land, shall ba in* efuded in toe designated open space. 3. Designated open space shall be set aside through an irrevocable con­ veyance such as recorded deed re­ strictions. covenants that run perpetu­ ally with the land, conservation ease­ ments. or land trusts. The conveyance shall assure that toe open space wN be protected from an forms of develop­ ment and shafi not be changed to an­ other use. 2. An Open Space Community shall contain a minimum of 2 tots a. The permitted density of residential uses shall not exceed the density anowed by the underlying zoning district. b. The number of tots allowed in an Open Space Community shaM be determined in the following manner. 1. A preliminary design, also referred to as a yield plan, consistent with the existing zoning requirements, shall be submitted to the Barry County Planning Depart­ ment. 2. The yteld plan wifi be reviewed by the Planning Director to determine the num­ ber of lots totf could be created under the existing zoning requirements. 3. The Planning Drector wifi select three (3) of th® proposed tots to be evaluated by the Barry-Eaton Health Department to determine site suitability for home construction a. Each selected site must be stoked by the developer b. If any of the selected lots can not be approved by the Health Department, a new yield plan shall be submined to the Planning Department with the necessary corrections c. AM yield plans wJI be evaluated until afi three selected sites are approved by the Health Department 4. The number of tots determined by the Planning Department in this review shall determine the maximum number of dwelling units allowable for the open space community. Country Subdivisions.' MlCtfiYI.SwUQnfi.il - B. 3. pc.) 1. -11. - R4S Country Subdivisions (VLS Country Subdivielon Artm IY> SacttOD 113 - DfiYtoMmlBKN BjApf QRnel Site Pkm Approval by Planning Change from "Three* to Ten(W) copies of toe development plans." Interoeted persona desiring to present their views on Sw proposed amendment, abhor verbaby or In writing. w*l be given the opportunby to be heart al lhe above mentioned time and place. Any writ­ ten response may be mated to tw address Med below or taxec; to *18448^820. The proposed amendment ol the Bony Crxsity Zomng Ortmanc. a e aMile lor pubtic hapection al Pie Barry County Planning Offlca, 220 W. Stale St. Heatings. MeMgan, 4SSSS, be­ tween the hours al 8 am. to 5 prn (due ad be­ tween 12-1 pm) Monday thru Friday. Raaea ca* the Barry County Planning Office al 04* 4*30 far further mtormabon. Tt« County al Barry wB provide neceeeery aus>iary aids and services, such aa signers tar tie hearing Impairad and audio tapas c* primed ma­ terials being consSMrsd ■ Sie masting, to MviduM with daabMes at toe maaMgbtearing upon tan (10) days notice to the County c* Barry Indwiduals wah draaMffiM requiring amatory aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or ca* the Mtosring: Michast Brown. County AdmOMrator. 220 W State Street Haatngs. Michigan 4SO58 (818) 0484801. Oebbw S Smrtti Barry County Cterh (120081-20) �Page 6 - Thu Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 20. 2000 He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, George Bedford; son-in-law, Ronald Johnson; and father-in-law, Eugene Dalman. Mr. Bedford is survived by his wife, Barbara; three daughters, Judith (Michael) Ferris of Hastings, Kristins (Ross) Bell of Bernard A. “Pete" Bedford HASTINGS - Mr. Bernard A. "Pete" Bedford, age 73, of Hastings, passed away Sunday. January 16, 2000 at Spectrum Health-East in Grand Rapids. Mr. Bedford was bom on February 12, 1926 in Irving Township Barry County, the son of Arthur W. and Mathilda I. (Shassberger) Bedford. He was raised in Irving Township and attended rural schools there. Mr. Bedford was married to Beverly Cook and the marriage ended in divorce. He married Barbara J. (Dalman) Peck on January 24. 1959. Mr. Bedford's employment included: fanning, automobile sales, and the Barry County Road Commission, retiring in 1980. He was a member of First Methodist Church, National Wild Federation, and member of the Lodge. Mr. Bedford enjoyed hunting, and especially turkey hunting. Obit u(rtie.s Oregon, and Terresa Johnson of Hastings; three sons, Carl (Jane) Peck of Middleville, Douglas (Kim) Peck of Hastings, and Eugene "Pat" (Linda) Bedford of Hastings; 14 grandchildren; one great grandchild; sister, Artelle Newnam of Kentucky; mother-in-law. Ellen Dalman of Florida; three risters-in-law, Agnes Bedford of Delton. Jacqueline Tebo of Hastings, and Mary (Wayne) Roush of Hastings; and several nieces and nephews. Respecting his wishes, private family services were held with Reverend Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to National Wild Turkey Federation or St. Jude's Hospital. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. United Turkey Moose fishing |Lilas Adams Blakney H ASTINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIE* FAMILY CHURCH COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Jefferson and Green (De­ mocratic Hall;. Hastings. Dr Eu­ gene E Curtis. Pastor 616-948­ 8213 SutdayWorship. 1030a.m. Sunday Evening. 6 00 p m , Tues­ day evening 6'30 p m. (Call for lo­ cation). A warm welcome to every­ one 2601 Lacey Rood. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor, Sieve Olmstead (616) TSS-XDI church phone Sunday Service 9 30 a m. Sunday School 1100 am. Sunday Evesnng Service 6 00 p m.. Bible Study & Prayer Time WWneaday mfhubJOpm 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DcAnn Dobbs Phone 61672I-B077 Service Times 9 00 am Traditional. 10:13 am Sun­ day School, 11:13 am. Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided. Ju­ nior church Youtu group Thurs­ day* senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day night* - Praise Services 7.30 p.m For more information call the church office 341 N Michigan Ave, Hastings. Ml 49058 S -nday Service* Bible Classes 10 a m. Worship Ham. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m Peter Wackennan. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH M)5 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer, Pastor Saturday Man 4.30 pm . Sunday Masses 8 )0 a m and 1100 im„ Comfewon Saturday ) 30-4 13 p m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Weal State Road. Hartings. M*h James A CampbcU. Pastor Sunday School 9 )0 a m . dames fur all ages Morning Worship 10.45 a m Nursery provided. Suntktty Eventftg Service. 6:00 pan WYdacsday activities 7:00 p.m. are. Rainbow* er JJ. Bible Quiz (age* 2 through 7 or fim gradek Kid* Club •r Junior Bfaie quu (age* 8-12). forth Mimstne* or Tecs BtWe Quiz (age* 13-19), Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene PichartL 945-5974 Utoohip Ser­ vices Sunday. 900 am. Rev Kan Vaugh! I I 00 am . Rev Carl Lrtcfiicld SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 43 m far all ages 4-H Mem day* 6 30 to 800 pm. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 pm. Com munity Breakfast on rhtrd Saturday each month 8 00 am. freewill of­ fering We welcome you to uur church famth with the warmth of Christ s Love, and the feUowsfap of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Fnrwerfr rhe Groce Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of I lasting* Ruv Sarver. Pastor F.mentus, 945-9224 Sunday Service* 945 a.m - Bible Classes - for all ages. 10 40 am Morning Worship. 6.00 p.m Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7 30 p.m Prayer and Bible Study • Sharing four Earth - “You Arc Wel­ coming " Church Phone. 948-2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH WrmArr Cbwrh of the ribHrimrit Anghcon Caauwtunt ' 313 W Center St (corner of S Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charier P McCabe III. Rector Sunday Wonhtp Services - 8 am and 10 a m Christian Education 10 am. Nursery Available at 10 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) MS-9392 Sundav School 10 a m . Worship 11 am. PO Best 63. Hasting*. Ml 4905b CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Sen tees 943 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 am. Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 p.m evening Service. Wednesday 7.00 p.m Sen ice* far Adult*. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 94X-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10am. Sun­ day Morning Worship II a m.. Sunday Evening Senicc 6 pm, Thursday Bible Study 7 pm If in­ terested tn a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details V CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd. 8 nu South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-3343 Sunday School al 10 00 am . Worship 11 00 a.m . Evening Service at 6 00 p.m ; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 pm ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Ciacher. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings Mau Saturday E venmg 6 30 p m THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8.30 a.m, 9:55 am. and 11:20 a m. Tuesday prayer and share tone 9 30 am. Wednesday evening trvice 6:30 p m Youth group meet* Wednesday 6 30 p m ate. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd and Bellwood St, Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald BratL Associ­ ate Pastor Ffaxr 945-9121 Sun­ day - H5 am Sunday School. 10 45 am Morning Vfonhgx S 30 p.m Kid's quizzing. 64)0 p m Evening cetetounioa for aH. Tbes<fay. 6 30 pm. KidY Ahve for agn 2 through fifth grade. Teen* Sing and Share group and Bible study. Wednesday. 9 00 a.m. Senior Adult Bible Study and young aduh BtWe study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary Fur farther informa­ tion call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St. Haatinp Rev Michael Anion. Pastor Phone (616) MS-9414 Sunday. Jan 23 8:00 A 1045 a.tn Wonhip, 9 30 a m - Sunday School («H agcM. 12 45 pm. - Barry Courty JaU Wbcihip Thursday. Jan 30 - 7 08 pm CatKhumcBatt Friday. Jan 21 - Lock-In - Hifb School mm! hopeu*Md METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubley, Pastor Church phone M5­ 4995 Office hours. Whd Thur* 9 am. to 12 noon Sunday Morning. 9 30 am, Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. forth Fdkroship, Sunday 5 00 to 7.00 pm at the church grades 6-12th) Wednesday 6 00-8 00 pm War­ riors (grades K-3th). serving evening meals to Warrior*. 6 00 p.m. Youth Fellowship 6.45 pm. to 8 30 p.m (grades 6-!2th). Thurs­ day 7 00 pm. Prayer Meeting (Child care provid-d) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Hasting*. Ml 49058 St Matthias Church, a con tinuiag Anglican rite. Morning prayer Sunday* 11.00 a m 1928 Book of Common Prayer Ques­ tion* call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Cume. Senior Pastor, Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Aduh Muuatnes 9 30 am Sunday School far all ages. 10'45 a m. Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p.m. Evening Ser­ vice; 7n pm Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm. Awaaa. Sr and Jr Htgh Youth Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Cali Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies BiNe Siudies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith­ fol Men ■ GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children* min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coal* Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m .. Church Service 10:30 am. Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meeting*. Junxx-Scnior High This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN Fl NERAL HOME of Hasnngs FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE HASTINGS BANNER aad REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY _ HASTINGS MANLFACTIRING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST Hauingi. Michigan HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Greco and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pa*tor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Chriman Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator io all floor* Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 am 930 am - Sunday School - every Sunday, classes are available for everyone Classes lor children and youth are baaed on grade level Three classes. Good­ will. Genesis and In Hi* Steps - are taught for adults (0:30 a.m - Cofice reiiowsnip kmio nioauciu 11.00 am - Worship Services childcare available for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade 7 00 p.m. Sunday. Jan. 23 t* Com­ munity Prayer Service Thu a a Cootouuuty riorship spofuoml hv HAMA Speaker u the Rev Gary Hawn. Buhop Nwth'riint Lmvrr Michigan Svnori Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHIRCH 231 S Broadway. Hasting*. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Thursday. Jan. 20-9 10 am. Womens Bible Study. 6 45 pm. Praise Team Saturday. Jan 22 • 9:00 a.m, 4-H Leader Train­ ing - Senior High classroom. 10 00 a m. Noah * Ark Coffee Hour Dining Room Sunday. Jan. 23 9 00 a m. Traditional Worship Ser­ vice. 9.20 am. Childrens Wor­ ship. 10 00 a m . Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room. 10:10 a m Sun­ day School for all ages beginning with Assembly tn Sharpe Hall. 11 20 a m . Contemporary Worship Service. 11:50 am. Children's Worship The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11:20 Service i* broadcast over Channel 10 throughout the week Nursery it provided during both services 12:30 p.m. Youth Mission Fund-raiser Dinner in Sharpe Hall. 1.30 p.m . Annual Meeting of the Congregation. 4 00 p m . Confirmation Class. 5 00 p m. Middle High PYF. 7 00 p m. Unity Service followed by Recep­ tion Monday. Jan. 24 - 10 00 a m . Staff meets for prayer and plan­ ning. 6 00 p.m. Children's Educa­ tion Subcommi'tee. 7 00 pm, Committee Night - All Standing Committee* meet Tuesday . Jan 25 - 7:00 p.m, Stephen Minister* • Lounge. 7 00 p.m. Literacy meet­ ing - Dining Room Wednesday. Jan 26 - 6 00 p m. Church Night Supper. 6 45 p m . Kerygma Bible Study - Lounge. 6 45 p m, "Let's Go to the Movies". ' 00 p m. Chancel Choir rehearsal HASTINGS - Mr. John J. French, age 76, of Hasting,, passed away Monday. January 17,2000 al his residence. Mr. French was bom on September 4. 1923 in Redondo Beach. California, the son of John & Ann (Reilly) French. He was raised in the Redondo Beach area and attended St. James Catholic School, graduating in 1941 from Redondo Beach High School. Mr. French later received his Bachelor of Ana Degree in Economics from St. Thomas College in St. Paul, Minnesota. He married Dorothy J. Grandy on February 12,1.46. Mr. French served 11-1/2 years in the Army Air Corps and later the Air Force, serving 8-1/2 yean as a Pilot, aod three yean as an Assistant Professor of Air Science and Tactics at Layol. University in California. He was employed as a Sales Engineer for the 3-M Company in Redondo Beach. California, then was with Midwestern Instrument in Tulsa. Oklahoma, a manufacturer of electronic components. In 1959 they relocated to Nutley, New Jersey /. Ruth Sentrau KALAMAZOO - Mrs Lilas Adams Blakncy. age 96. of Kalamazoo, and formerly of Hastings, passed away quietly on December 27. 1999. Lilas was bom in 1903 in Hastings, the daughter of Harvey Adams and Elmina Roberts Adams. As a young woman, she was an accomplished pianist, but chose education over music. She was a graduate of Albion Teachers College in 1923. Her leaching career was temporarily interrupted by marriage and children. Lilas was married to Hubert Blakney, who wu also from Hastings, in 1929. They had one daughter, Janet Helen, in 1931. Lilas continued her educational affiliation with Western Michigan University, where she worked for nearly 20 yean. She is survived by her grandson, Stephen. Blakney Polo and his wife. Barbara Jeanne Polo; her great grandchildren. Jackson Blakney Polo and Genevieve May Polo of Alexandria. Virginia. A graveside remembrance will be held in Hastings this summer Lilas will be interred next to her beloved husband and daughter In lieu of flowers, pleue send contributions to the Friendship Village Friends Fund. 1400 North Drake Road. Kalamazoo, Michigan 49006. Arrangements were made' by William Funeral Home in Delton. the Dorothy M. Swift HASTINGS - Dorothy M. Swift, age 93, of Hastings, passed away Friday^ January 14, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. and established OernEIcctroMagnctic/Grandy. Incorporated in 1961. In 1982 they relocated to Hastings and owned and operated Michigan Magnetics in Vermontville until selling the company in February of 1998. Mr. Freoch was a member of St Rose of Lima Catholic Church and Hastings HksLodgje. . She was born on April 8, 1906 in Nashville, the daughter of Fay and Mae (Winn) Green. Dorothy graduated from Nashville High School bi 1925. He was pc^pedcxl in death by his pasents; daughter. Rebecca Ann French on August 2. 1999; aod by three sisters Mr. French is survived by his wife. Dorothy; daughters. Toni French of Pompton Lakes. New Jersey, and Cathy Hurley of Hastings; sou, John (Ann) French of Alamuchy, New Jersey, Dsnny (Lynn) French of Clsyum. California. Kevin French of Hastings, and Jeffrey French of Hastings; nine grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 21, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. al St MaaufBOttring Company faa WIt w 1965. She was a member bf First United Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose School or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Roland M. Furrow HASTINGS - Mr. Roland M. Furrow, age 87, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2000 at his son's residence. He was bom on June 13, 1912 in Freeport, the son of James (Freem) and Grace (McArthur) Furrow. Roland graduated from Hastings High School in 1932, and lived in Hastings and Freeport most of his life. He worked for Consumers Power Company as an Appliance Repairman for 41 years, retiring in 1980. He then was self employed as an Appliance Repairman for several years after. Roland married Elsie B. Rowlader on October 22, 1938. and she preceded him in death on August 30, 1991. He was a member of Barry County Historical Society, and former Mason. Roland's hobbies included, fishing, traveling in his motor home, and playing cards with friends. He was also preceded in death by a son, Thomas Furrow in 1980; brothers, Robert and Reid Roland is survived by sons, Mickey (Joie) Furrow, Brian Furrow. Dave (Luana) Furrow, Chris (Annette) Furrow all of Hastings. Stuart (Leah) Furrow of Bangor; 13 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sister, Senta (William) Garrison of Jackson; and brother, Marshall (Helen) Furrow of Hastings. Funeral services were held on Wednesday. January 19, 2000 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. In Lieu of Flowers, memorials can be made to the Barry County Historical Society or Barry County Humane Society. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. She married Glen A. Swift on rdiruary 18/1938, and he preceded her in death on JulyJI, 1944. Dorothy was employed by Hastings Methodist Church, Eastern Starr, and charter member of Hastings Business Professional Women Association. Dorothy was also preceded in death by a twin brother, Winn Green in 1944; her father in 1972; and her mother in 1976. She is survived by cousins, Don (Neva) Bills and John (Rita) Winn, both of Hudson; two step-daughters, Maxine Goodyear and Marleah Dennison, both of Hastings; two step-grandsons, Terry Dennison and David Goodyear, and special friend, Alice Davis of Hastings. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 17, 2000 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the First United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Aroena M. Leuns NASHVILLE - Jessie Ruth Scmrau,: age 97, of Nashville, passed away January' 13, 2000 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law. Bud and Dorothy Semrau of Alexandria, Virginia. She was born November 7. 1902 in Sunfield, the daughter of Ernest and Edith (VanBlarcom) Hunter. Ruth married Henry (Hank) W. Semrau June 27, 1925, and he preceded her in death on November 16, 1980. Hank and Ruth'i first-born son, Jack, passed away as the result of an accident on Route M-66 near the family farm on October 29, 1938. Following attendance at Western Michigan Normal College and marriage, Ruth and Hank commenced a life-long love of farming on the Hunter homestead south of Sunfield. In the early thirties, they moved to their farm north of Nashville where they resided during the majority of their marriage of 55 years. Ruth taught school for eleven years in several area multigradc country schools. Several of those teaching years occurred during the depression. While at the old Hosmer School north of Nashville, her monthly salary was $28.00 a month. She was also allocated an additional $5.00 a month to hire a janitor for the school. In addition to farming, her husband. Hank, was employed on the security force at Hastings Manufacturing Company for some 26 years. She was active in the Nashville community. Ruth organized and led 4-H clubs; was an active member in the Nashville Garden Chib; and supported and participated in school events in Nashville. Her love of gardening and then canning, freezing and giving away the results was widely known and enjoyed by her neighbors and relatives. During the later years of Ruth and Hank’s marriage, they enjoyed the winter months in Florida. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers. Harold and Merrill Hunter. Mrs. Semrau is survived by her sister, Esther, of Ionia; two sons. Bud (Dorothy) Semrau of Alexandria, Virginia, and Bill (Patsy) Semrau of Nashville; five grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on January 17. 2000 at the Maple Valley Funeral Home. in'.cnncni took place in the Sunfidd Cemetery. 1 Her family and friends will dearly miss her. | Albert Christian Stauffer HASTINGS - Mr. Albert Christian Stauffer, age 87, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born on June I, 1912 in Hudson, Ohio, the son of Alcid and LottiOi (Fairchild) Stauffer. Albert lived most of his life in Hastings, beginning when his father moved his family here to Yccklcy Road where the family managed a farm for the Cook family. After his father’s death, Albert and his brothers continued the milk business for the Cook's until he and his brother, Stanley began Highland Dairy, and later the Highlander Restaurant as the family business. He also worked for Hastings Manufacturing from 1971 until retirement SHELBYVILLE - Mrs. Arvena M. Lewis, of Shelbyville, and formerly of in 1981. Albert married Eva Baguss in June of Plainwell, passed away Thursday. January 13, 2000 in Wayland. Mrs. Lewis was bom on October 4, 1909 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Albert and Dessie (Ruse) Morse and Wally 1966. He was a former member of St Rose Church, Rotary Club. Knights of Columbus, and the Michigan Milk Nadell. She graduated from Hastings Normal School in 1929. Mrs. Lewis married Clare Lewis on May 6, 1932, and he preceded her in death in 1961. Mrs. Lewis was an accomplished pianist and violinist, and she enjoyed crafts, crocheting, knitting, ceramics, flowers and gardening. She was a retiree of Cunringham Nursing Home in Plainwell and was a member of the Orangeville Baptist Church. Mrs. Lewis was also preceded in death by a sister, Maricta Hecker in 1995. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Fred and Charline Lewis of Shelbyville, Robert and Joy Lewis of Harbor Springs, and Ronald and Laura Lewis of Shelbyville; 11 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 15, 2000 at the Orangeville Baptist Church. Pastor Dan Bowman officiated. Interment was at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell. Memorial contributions to Orangeville Baptist Church will be appreciated. Producers Association. Albert’s hobbies included: many hours working in his garden, reading, visitinf with friends, and most of all, spending time taking care of his family ant watching the world go by. He was preceded in death by his parents brothers, Emerson. Stanley; and a sister Ruth. Albert is survived by his wife, Evi Stauffer of Hastings; sons, Richart Stauffer of New . rsey. Van Stauffer of Hastings; daughters, Judy Stauffer of Alaska, Janet (Don) Look of Eagle; step­ daughters, Linda Sanders and Chris Koteskey both of Hastings; many grandchildren; brothers. Arthur (Beulah) Stauffer of Hastings. Robert Stauffer of Grand Rapids; sisters. May Newland of Nashville, Hazel (Hany) Brown of Grand Rapids; many nieces and nephews; and honored friends. Funeral services were held on Saturday. January 15. 2000 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Father Charles H. Fischer officiated. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. the �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 20. 2000 - Page 7 Social Akws Gould-Briggs to be wed June 10 Announcement is made of the engage­ ment of Emilic Jane Gould and Erik David Bnggs. She is the daughter of Wayne and Sherry Gould of Nashville. He is the son of David Briggs and Stacy Briggs of Charlotte. She graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1998 and is attending Lansing Community College. Her fiance graduated from Charlotte High School in 1997 and is also attending Lansing Community College. A June 10 wedding is planned at the First Baptist Church in Charlotte. Baileys to observe 25th anniversary A celebration the 25ih anniversary of Jim and Ik-bbic of Hastings has been planned I hey were married on January 26. 1975 in Kearney. Nebraska. A dance is be­ ing held in their honor on Saturday. January 29. 2000 It will he held at the Algonquin l-akc Lodge at 2403 Old Iroquois Trail in Hastings from 7-11 p.m. Local band ’Echo" will provide the entertainment for the evening. An open invitation to all friends, neigh­ bors. and business associates to join them is being made I’he night is being hosted by the couple’s 12 children - Julie, JcNac. Jim Jr.. Jason. JoAnn. Joshua. Jordan. Jacob. Jenalxigh. Jillian. Jared , and Jercile. Five generations of Millers gather Five generations of Ethel (Miller) Cooper include (back row) Tammy Williams. Amanda Williams. Mary Jane Hayner, Ethel Cooper and Kccghyn Lake. Five generations of VanDerMolens gather Pictured arc five generations of VanDer­ Molens which ncluded (top. from left) Madeline Ricgie. Gobles. Ml. great grandma: Zoe Conrad. Nashville, great­ great grandma; (middle) Tammy VanDerMolcn. Delton. grandma; Justin Standish. Three Rivers, father; (front) Brian Seeley. Mendon and Zaire Standish. Three Rivers. Five generations of Hayners gather Five generations of Hayners include (back row) Tammy Williams, Amanda Williams. Dave Hayner, (front row) Bonnie Hayner and Kecghyn Lake. Kecghyn turned 3 Jan. 10th Jlak& Odeida A wedding photo Sunday in a Lansing newspaper was that of Jamie Johnston and Stacy Smith, who were married Oct. 2 at the Sunfield United Brethren Church. Stacy is the son of Theron and Helen Smith of Lansing. The groom’s father was formerly pastor of the Sunfield church. A Grand Rapids obituary was that of Peter Yonker, age 98. who died on Jan. 13. His survivors include four children, one of whom is John Yonker (wife Gladys) of Woodland. The Nazareth Association is seeking locations of graduate nurses who make up their alumnae group. Hundreds of students attended the school founded in 1895. The original nursing school became part of the Nazareth College program, near Kalama­ zoo. A death listed Monday was that of Roland Jackson, age 87, who died in Flori­ da. His service was set for Thursday in Lansing. Likely this is the Mr. Jackson whose wife is the former Margaret Augst. a Lake Odessa graduate, sister of the late Gerald and Leonard Augst. The Lake Odessa Depot/Museum will be open Saturday, Jan. 29. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Jan. 12, the Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Church met in the church dining room on a bright, sunny day. Betty Yciter of Lowell was the guest speak­ er. She had been on a work mission with Habitat for Humanity in the Philippines in March. There were hundreds of workers in her group who built 130 homes in one week. Each home was 15x18 and incorpo­ rated two sleeping rooms, a primitive bath­ room and another room for eat.ng and liv­ ing. Each house was covered with insula­ tion and a metal roof. Each typical family had from four to six children. The new homes were far superior to the housing the families were using. Former President Jim­ my Carter and wife Rosalyn were ir the same contingent. She had pictures of them, but the request was that no one ask them to pose. It was permissible to take pictures of them otherwise as they worked. Typical temperatures were 95 degrees in daytime. Walkways were dusty always. Meals served had rice three times daily with different accompaniments. At the next Fellowship meeting in February, Decma Wright of Ver­ montville will return with one of her many clever programs. Rose Augst Draghi is spending this win­ ter in Arizona with daughter Geraldine. She is selling her Florida house. Her grand­ daughter and husband of Laming have lived with her at her Lake Odessa home for about two years. Friday. Jan. 21. marks the 50th anniver­ sary for Charlotte and Jcrenc “Corky" Col­ lier of Pearl Street. Friends are planning a card shower. Corky is now confined to home, since having kidney dialysis. Why not send them a card? Cha.iotte is retired from Keeler Brass Company and Cocky is retired from custodial work at Lakewood Public Schools The Ionia County Health Department clinic will be Wednesday, Jan. 26, in the basement of Central United Methodist Church from 9 to K Shots are avail­ able for children and adults. This is for immunization only. Tonight (Thursday) is the time for the lunar eclipse, detailed in last weck\ col­ umn. Death came to the mother of Christopher Bailey of Lake Odessa Tuesday, Jan. 11, at Lansing's Hospice Home. She was Judy Wells. 61, of Elsie. Her service was led Fr. Bernard and by the Rev. Merlin Pratt at the Smith Funeral Chapel. She is also sur­ vived by two daughters, twu Wells sons and her husband. James Wells. Janis (Mrs. Clay) McNeil has suffered the loss of her father by death on Jan. 11. He was Lewis Flcglcr. retired executive of Nash Moton and the John Bean Company for which he had extensive travel. He was head of propeller inspection for Nash in Lansing during World War II and national service manager for the John Bean Divi­ sion. He was with Nash Motors from 1939 to 1956 and lived in Detroit much of that time. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, charter member of Wal­ nut Hills Country Club and a Boy Scout volunteer. He is survived by his wife of 68 years. Opal (Parks). Jams of Goddard Road and son Dr. Stanley Flegler of Okemos, three Flcglcr grandchildren. Jessica and Knsta McNeil and spouses of his chfidnn. Bunal was at Wacousta. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society ma Thursday, with several members and six guests present. The president announced the coming dinner at the depot Feb. 11. The guest list is limited to 24 and already there are 10 reservations. This year’s theme will be “A Stroll Through the Park." He also announced a sizeable gift from a former resident, now at Durton Word was received that the Ionia Sentinel has finally agreed to Reed-Tobias to wed April 29 Jim aod Drricnc Cowham of Lacey and Bernard and Debbie Tobias of Delton would like to annour.ee the engagement of their children. Kylie Reed to Benjamin To­ bias. An Annl 29. 2000 wedding is bang planned. Tory Castelein to mark 90 years Lawrence Frith to mark 80 years Tory Castelein will observe her 90th birthday Jan. 19. 2000. She would be very happy to hear from her fnends. There will be a card shower to wish a Happy 80th Birthday to Lawrence Fnth. Jan. 24. 2000. Cards may be sent to 3768 Frith Rd.. Vermontville, MI 49096. Love from yo.ir family. I\1 E WS Jan McCaul addressing the Ionia County Genealogical Society. Andrew MacFariand plays the pipes. The Leon Sutherland family and the Van Laanens listen. The directors of the LOAHS ma Monday evening. President John W'aite had prepared a summary of the accomplishments in 1999. Among them were eight museum exhibits arranged to benefit visitors, of .whom there were, hundreds during the year “THHe were six successful events, starting with Dinner at’ the Depot in February. Betty Yetter of Lowell discusses her Habitat trip with Marcia Rattler. make a gift of more than 25 years worth of Lake Odessa Waves, starting with the 1950 volumes. This sa contains much of the vil­ lage history with local people and groups having no access to the pages. Andrew MacFariand of Ionia gave an informative talk on Scottish clans, the cos­ tume and the pipes. He played one rendition c f “Scotland the Brave." There were many questions from his audience which included Scottish names McCartney, Morrice and Sutherland. He recommended attendance at the Alma Highland Festival on Memorial Day weekend each year. Each clan has its own tent to answer questions and make available clan items for sale. Besides all this, one can see the massed bagpipe bands and Scottish games such as tossing the caber. Mr. MacFariand could not attend ever because he was a band instructor for 36 years and was always occupied with appear­ ance of his band in parades until he retired. So 1999 was his first chance to artend this great gathering of Scots. The February meaing of the sociay will feature a musical. The depot will be open for visitors Saturday, Jan. 29. from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The society has 15 new mem­ bers since mailings were sent to alumni from the 1950s to other states and distant towns. The next Bugle will be published in February. News printed in Lakewood news include the hiring of two new teachers lor second semester. One is Keith Kadwell, newly graduated from Grand Valley State Univer­ sity. He is a 1994 Lakewood graduate, son of Emmett and Mary Kadwell who moved in December from the parsonage of Central UMC to Niles. Keith and his wife Sara live in the Grand Rapids area. The Lake Odessa Fire Department was called to assist the Clarksville department in battling a fire at the Michigan Dutch Barns business on M-50 near Bell Road. Neighbors reported a series of explosions as the fire raged. Likely this was from prod­ ucts used in assembling the practical, attrac­ tive bams which arc produced at the site. Brochures were printed for 1999. New brochures are now printed for 2000. Sort­ ing. boxing and inventory of artifacts is a continuing project. The Bugle is in its 32nd year. Hundreds of issues are being saved by longtime mem­ bers. Sets are in the State of Michigan Library, the U. of M. library, the Hall­ Fowler library and the Lake Odessa library. The society hosted (he Genealogical Society II times in 1999. Goals include increased mailing and memberships. increase of funding for depot projects, co­ operation with the library board in micro­ filming the Lake Odessa Wave, 1950-75. The LOAHS will choose and host the grand marshal reception this year. The February meeting will have a musical theme. Half the spots are reserved for the Feb. 11 Dinner at the Depot with an elegant catered meal served by waiters. Former residents Doug and Dotty Law­ son of Jackson and Joy Pickens Adams of Jackson attended the Monday funeral of Gerrit Klomp. Several retired high school administrators and teachers were listed as honorary' pall bearers. Research to answer questions for a Wis­ consin lady brought out some interesting stories from the microfilm of old newspa­ pers. A Mr. Kepncr, who lived on Sixth Avenue in the house now home to Evelyn and Lavon Bower, dug his own grave - 17 years before the need arose. He made the double excavation and lined the walls with purchased stone. Then he refilled the open­ ing to await the time when it would be need­ ed for him and his wife. He also planted the row of trees on Washington Boulevard. Was this perhaps down the middle of the strea creating a boulevard of a wide strea? ...in need of quality printing? Let us...QUOTE YOUR WORK! |-Ad Graphics North Broadway - Hastings Call 616-945-9554 �Pag»t - Tlw Hartings Banner - Thursday, January 20. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES TH® FIRM 18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMP TING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AMY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Dvtoutt has been made in Bw conditions of a mortgage made by Charles C. WBtins a married man and Margaret Jean WBdn* hl* wife (original mortgagors) to CON­ SECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP VVa Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May IS. 1898, and recorded on May 26, 1998 m Uber 1012466. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY ANO 42/100 dottar* (662.720.42). including Merest at 14.450% per annum Under fw power of sale contained si said mortgage and tw statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w« be tatodoood by a *Ne of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of thsm, at pubbc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast mgs, Mi at 1XX) p.m.. on February 10. 2000 Baid presses are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed ar A pwcei of land healed m the Northeast corner of Pte South 1/2 of the Southeast IM of Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 8 West Hastings Town ■hip, Barry Count/. Michigan, doaertbed aa fotlows Bagmmg at mo Northeast comer of the above desenbed land; thence West 220 feet, thence Scum 198 loot, thence East 220 test, manes North 166 tool to ms pises of beginning The redemption period chad bo 6 month(s) tram me date of such sale, untoss dstsrmmed abcmdonecl in accordance with 1948CL 600324ta. m which case me redemption period ahal be M days from me date of such aato Dated December 30. IBM FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 246-663 1302 Trad 6 Trott. PC (1/27) County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMBBBTRATION Notice of Foreclosure THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by DAN R. CHANDANAiS and JACXLYN R CHANDANAIS. hus band and wife ot 1880 West Dowling Road. Dowtang. Mtchig.in 49U50. which was assumed by Jason Chandanaw. of 1680 West Dowling Road, Tf Assumption Agreement dated February 20. 12«. to Conseco Finance Servicing Corpo­ ration -KA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVIC ING CORPORATION, a Michigan corporation, of 2505 East Pan*. S.E.. Su*e 200. Grand Rapids. Mictugan 40546. dated August 28. 1995, and recorded in the Office til the Register of Deeds lor the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on September 12.1905. m Uber 640. Pagefs) 58. on which Mortgage there n claimed to be due at the date of m« Notice, for prmopal and interest, the sum of 874.857.57. and no proceedings having been mstsuted lo recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mcrtgage. or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contaned In said Mort­ gage has become operetove; NOW THEREFORE, notice a hereby given that on February 24. 2000. al 2:00 p.m., on the stops of the Courthouse in me City of Hastings, that bang the place tor holding the Orcutt Court tor me County of Barry, there wB be offered tor sale and sold lo the highest bidder, al pubic sale, tor me purpose of satwfymg me amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 8.96 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mort­ gagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION, does pay on o« prior to the date of said sale; said premises are desertoed m said Mortgage as tottow*. to-wtt: PARCELS, Part a. a Southwest 1/4 of Sec­ tion 25. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, deecrtoed as: Commencing al the Southwest comer of Sec­ tion 25 thence East 814 toot to the Posit of Be grxvng; thence North 440 tost, thence West 374 toot, thence North 440 toot; thence East 440 toot; thence South 880 foot, thence West 66 toot to the Point of Beginning. Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shaF be one (1) year from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. si which case the redemption period shell be thirty (30) days from me dale of * or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sato. Dated January 7. 2000 CONSeCO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION Mortgagee Rto Mo. 86-2271ME Eatoto of SUSAN KAY VANDERKOOi Sood SecurtyNo 3773 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your merest m the estate may be barrod or affoctod by me fottowng The decedent, whoso last known address was 218 East Main. MiddtovMe, Michigan 49333 dtod 5/19/99 unto** preaoated to me independent personal rsprseontotrve. TERRI LYNN VANDERKOOi. ChSSSphER1SFgUBBONS (P49749) 125 Ottawa. N W . Sto 250 Grand Rapids. Mi 49903 (616)396-0003 (1/201 BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. By DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys tor Mortgagee 401 Munson Avenue. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse Ctty. Michigan 49698-5817 (231)941-9880 (2/10) Ann landers Love boat sinks Dear Ann Landers: I have been married to the same woman for 36 years. "Aretha” and I had a storybook marriage until six years ago. when she took a job in a town about 100 miles away. She maintains an apartment there, and comes home on the weekends. A few months after she took this job, she got a face-lift. I had no idea she was considering such a thing. After that, our sex life stopped dead. Aretha says she loves me. but no longer feels any passion. We tried counseling, which I thought was helping, but she re­ fused to stick with it. Not long ago, she told me she didn’t want to be married anymore, but hasn’t taken any steps to get a divorce. Three months ago, she changed jobs again, and is planning to move even farther away. She still plans to come home on weekends in order to give family members and friends the impression that all is well. I don’t think there is anyone else, but I can’t get her to communicate. I truly love this woman, but she doesn’t return my feel­ ings. 1 am only 54, Ann, and don't want to live the rest of my life like this. Can you help me? - Ed in Ohio. Dear Ed: Sounds as if Aretha doesn’t want to be your wife any longer, and is keeping the marriage as is while she shops around. I suggest you return to the coun­ selor by yourself and get some guidance on what to do about this strange turn of events. It sounds as if youi ’.ove boat has hit an ice­ berg, and is in danger of sinking. Clean car Dear Readers: If you live in the Virgin Is­ lands or any of the Southern states, you can skip the next letter. If you hvc in Minnesota, Wisconsin, lllmoif., Alaska, or any cold cli­ mate, you’ll appreciate it: Dear Am Landers: Now that winter is here, I hope you will print this for all peo­ ple who drive when it snows. Please, folks, clean off your car completely. This means the roof, hood, trunk, taillights, headlights, front window, back window, side windows and especially the turning signals. I know it’s inconvenient, and you’re in a hurry, and you’d rather just clean off as much window space as is necessary to sec out of, but thafk not enough. As you drive, the snow offyour roof blows ento the windffrtOt shield of Uw.car behind you. .towporanly creating hazardous conditions. Other dri­ All board member* prewflt. and several vers cannot sec your brake lights or turning signals, and have no idea where you arc go­ ing, or if you arc stopping. Pedestrians are at risk because you cannot see them out Accepted Tax Disburaoments #1 264,004.37. your snow-covered side windows; you could hit a young child without realizing it. AuG orized January Mto for 812.800 38 Even though itfc cold outside, please take Meeting adjourned at 900 pm a few extra minutes and clean your car completely. You could save some lives. - A <1/20) Mom in Canada. Stay locked AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE Dear Ann Landers: I un having a prob­ lem with my future mother-in-law. I was raised in the South, but my girlfriend to from the Midwest Where 1 come from, it is considered extremely rude to walk into someone rise's house without knocking on the door or ringing the bell When my girifricndS mother insisted on dropping in un­ expectedly. we were forced to lock our doors st all times. Now, she pecks in the windows. Do you hsve any suggestions other than winng the doorknobs and windows with a healthy dose of electricity? - Mike in Ne­ braska. Dear Mike: Although it sounds as if you wouldn't mind electrocuting your mother­ in-law, it isn't necessary Keep your doors and windows locked as a prccaulion against any and all intruders. This is simply com­ mon sense Curtains or blinds will keep your mother-in-law from pecking in your windows whether you arc home or not There are also window coverings (hat allow you to see out but preveni others from see­ ing in. Check out your options. Early therapy Dear Am Landen: The American pub­ lic is learning a lot about multiple births and infant physical development these days. I have my own story, which many other families share. My son, who is 10 years old, was diag­ nosed at 5 months with cerebral palsy specifically, left hemiplegia. From the be­ ginning, I was concerned about his physical development. Although I was always met with compassion at the monthly pediatric visits, my concerns regarding his left-hand movement were considered a “wait-andsee” issue. I am not a “wait-and-see" per­ son, and so I did my own research. When my son was finally diagnosed, he wu referred for immediate physical and occupational therapy, so he could learn to use his body more effectively. Without this early intervention, I don’t believe he would now be playing basketball or baseball, walking with only a slight limp, or have to­ ld use of hit left hand. In fact, my son would probably have little knowledge of how to use the left side of his body, or be aware that it existed. Physical therapy is a positive, hopeful ex­ perience for both parents and children. My heart breaks to see toddler-age children. BOY, Corbin Robert, born at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 5, 2000 at 10:06 p.m. to Ms. Nichole Tibble of Hastings Weighing 7 lbs. 11 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Jordan Tyler, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Jan. 3, 2000 at 9:51 p.m. to Brad and Amy Busrancc of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Tyler Phillip, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Jan. 3. 2000 at I .-02 to Ray and Tami Johnson of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Patrick Ryan, boro at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 31. 1999 at 2:34 a.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Garber of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs 9 1/4 ozs. and 20 indies and even more frightening, school-age chil­ dren, just being diagnosed. The early years, the formative years where intervention is so critical, have been lost. A few years ago, your column addressed early detection for children with develop­ mental concerns. The organization that published this information was Pathways Awareness Foundation. Would you please reprint it? - A Grateful Parent in Illinois. Dear Parent: Thank you for asking. Al­ though not all body-movement disorders turn out to be cerebral palsy, physical ther­ apy can still be helpful, and cariy interven­ tion can make a huge difference, whether the case is mild or severe. As your letters proves, not ail doctors are as well-informed as they should be. It is important for parents to ask questions if they arc concerned about their child\» development, and have no idea what is wrong. Here arc some of the early symptoms to look for Poor head control after 3 months Stiff or rigid arms or legs. Pushing away or arching back. Floppy or limp body posture. Cannot sit up without support by 8 months. Uses only one side of the body, or only the arms, to crawl. Extreme irritability or crying. Failure to smile by 3 months. Feeding difficulties. Persistent gagging or choking when fed. Tongue pushes soft food out of the mouth after 6 months. Pathways Awareness Foundation is still doing a terrific job. Any reader who recog­ nizes these symptoms should write for guidance to Pathways Awareness Founda­ tion, 123 N. Wacker Drive. Suite 900. Chicago. III. 60606. or call 1-800-955-2445 (www.pathwaysawarcness.org). You will re­ ceive some valuable information free of charge Gem of the Day: Here’s a suggestion for those who want to lose weight. Put the bath­ room scale in front of the refrigerator. •••••• /.< alcohol ruining your life or the life of a loved one? "Alcoholism: How lo Recognize II. How to Deal With II. Haw to Conquer It" can turn things around Send a self-ad­ dressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562 (In Canada, send SA 55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page al www.creators.com. announce the birth of his baby sisters, on Jan. 6, 2(MX) at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Ava Jeanne was bom at 10:45 pan. She weighed 3 lbs. I oz. and was 16 inches long Alizabcth Kay was bom a» 10:46 p.m. She weighed 3 lbs. I oz. and was 16 1/2 inches long. }. Proud parents arc Darcy Slagtcr and Kevin Morrison of Hastings. GIRL, Emily Elizabeth, bom at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall on Jan. 3, 2(XX) at 3:12 a.m. to Angela and Edgar Bicrgcdcr of Bal­ tic Creek. Weighing? lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long. Grandparents arc Henry and Calhy Felder of Nashville. Doris and the la»c Ernest Bicrgcdcr of Midland and Gary and Angel Judy of Charlotte long GIRL, Alexis Kay. bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Dec. 31. 1999 at 7:13 a m. to Gary Evans and Suzanne Elliott of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 1/2 oz. and 20 inches long. BOY, Alee, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 7.2000 at 5:17 p.m. to Henry and Janet Vasqucz of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 1/4 oz. yUea Obit ua ties Jeffery N. Lehman A s*p»y/HF»r premiums NO FINANCE CHARGES • NO COSTLY DUES NO MEMBERSHIP TO BUY We alM oiler .. e Fell cmraft. kicMM cemerrtemtoe ert cehtotoe laaaraece. la atao milatoe at atty tow premtera • A25%laco,nt to appllrt to meet additional can. PLUS a Ml 25% discount oa moot multi -ca r pol icies. O MdMonei dtocarta tor matara penom ape 56 art eider. e Atoe ert aM now MpW* cumpeUtlw art* rtafta rater tor women 25 art rw art men 30 art mr. M wax aw moiwmte «f ttorxigen pooeyftotem who hra tewW “XuO MmhOI M aIM>X 10mute, or two te town how ,ou«ne«ul American Fellowship M’lru.ci In than "I Cokfasy k CALL TODAY - TOLL FREE 1-800-648-6329 For A Rate QuotaMm Without Obligation p m Mon - Frt MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Jeffery N. Lehman, age 27, of Middleville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 18, 2000 after injuries incurred from an automobile accident. He is survived by his parents, Tom and Sharon Lehman; two brothers, David Lehman and fiance’ Kirsten Rosholt of Meridian, Idaho, and Steve Lehman of Middleville; grandparents, Fred and Peggy Boomer of Owosso; step-grandmother. Marian Coleman of Owosso; aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends. Visitaion will be*Thursday. January 20, 2000 from 3.00 - 5:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Funeral and Committal Services will be held on Friday afternoon, January 21, 2000 at 3:00 P.M. at the Peace Reformed Church on M-37, between Caledonia and GIRL, Morgan Elizabct i, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 30. 1999 at 1:25 a.m. to Deborah and Todd McCaul of Lake Odessa. GIRL, Maggie Ann, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 30, 1999 at 11:39 p.m. to Mike and Lauric Eastman of Hastings Weighing 8 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Trevor Adam, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 4, 2000 at 12:01 a.m. to Bob­ bie VanValkcnburgh of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and 22 inches long. | Great Pay Great Benefits! Pita 6t for ill mllrt ovtr 15,000 hi i month Owner Operator* 84* 83‘ l ease Purchase Program Available in Middleville Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation Experienced Drivers and Owner Operators memory of Jeffery N. Lehman. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. GIRL, Haylcc Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 7,2000 at 12:03 a.m. to Jill Hall and Tim Harmor of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, David James Edward, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Jan. 4, 2(XX) al 10:54 p.m. to Angela Honey and Ed Cowles of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. COVHJANT TRANSPORT Middleville. Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery to establish a scholarship fund for students at Thomapple-Kellogg High School in BOY, Collcn Chance, born at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 5,2000 at 9:36 p.m. to Heather Mitchdl of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. 1-800-441-4394 Graduate Students 1-800-338-6428 1 000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR UP COMPANY DIVERS �The Hartings Banner - Thursday. January 20. 2000 - Page 9. By Jeyct F. Weinbrecht To continue with the story of our ghost town and its founder Joseph S. Blaisdell, we find that he was not only instrumental in bringing the Tint religious services to this part of the county and aiding to establish school here, he also attended the first town­ ship meeting of Assyria held in the home of Cleveland Ellis on April I. 1844 Here, Mr Blaisdell was elected one of the assessors of the newly formed township of Assyria and was appointed with Archclaus Harwood to act as inspector of schools. He was also chosen to be a justice of the police acting for the southern part of the township. The first road laid oul in township I, range 7, was the one afterward known as a portion of the Bellevue Hastings Road. It was surveyed in June 1838 by F. Burgess, when Cleveland Ellis and William P Bnstol were road commissioners The highway began at the quarter post between sections 9 and 10, pasted southeasterly over a part of the Indian trail between Bellevue and Orwlago Creek, then terminated on the eastern line of the county 73 links north of the southeaster comer of section 25. This placed the road from Bellevue to Hastings nght'past where Mr. Blaisdell had begun his settlement Over this highway a line of four horse coaches kept up daily communi­ cation between Battle Creek and Hastings The first mails were brought via horse­ back by Calvin Salter. It was not until 1850 that a post office was established at the crossroads near the Blaisdells. This is when the future ghost town first received the name of South Assyria with the locating of the post office in the home of Samuel Young. In 1858 the post office was trans­ ferred to the home of George Knapp, who kept it until I860. It was then abolished and the residents received their mail at the larg­ er post office located some three miles north in Assyria Center. South Assyria early boasted of a black­ smith shop built by Mynani Wamplc on the Bellevue Hastings highway on Section 26. Nearby was a shoe repair shop run by Stephen Raymond These buildings and the school and a few homes comprised the vil­ lage Just a half mile north of the highway on one of the crost roads vas the cemc-* tcry... This land was donated by Joseph Blaisdell, and as fate would have it, his was the first grave to be dug m the new ceme­ tery, for he died March 12, 1848, at the age of$l But Mr. Blaisdell's story does not end with his death. It is written in some of the early Barry County history books and handed down by word of mouth to present day residents, that a few days after Mr. Blaisdell was buried, friends noticed that know from reading past records and old his­ tories that they do happen. However, it is too bad to have had it occur to the man who was Assyria Township’s first settler; a man who was such a progressive, civic minded pioneer and a religious person. Mr Joseph S. Blaisdell, being a deacon in the FrecWill Baptist, was one of the inspired men who attended the conference held at Franklin, Lenawee County, in June 1844, where action was taken to bring the subject of establishing a denominational school before the yearly conference. This culminated in Michigan being enriched by Hillsdale Col­ lege There is in the lonely little cemetery at the crossroads a large monument erected to the memory of Joseph S. Blaisdell. 1797­ 1848, that stands to show where he was once buried. Nearby arc the graves of his wife, Anna T., 1799-1881, and his daughter, Betsy Blaisdell Cranson, 1826-1867. who had married Theodore Cranson. 1820-1865. To them were born two children, Hamel who died unmarried at the age of 23, and Mary age 2 years. As stated at the beginning of this article, there is nothing left now to indicate there ever was a village or a settlement at South Assyria. The original road has been re-rout­ ed to become in part, highway M-78 from Bellevue to Battle Creek and M-66, the Green Arrow route, leading north to the straits The last school house has been con­ verted into a dwelling place, the post office has long been moved, even from Assyria Center. Residents now get their mail from Bellevue. The blacksmith and shoe repair shops have fallen into decay. There arc no remains of log cabins or the Indian cemetery, to tell where they were. All has been cleared away. So passes the ghost town of South Assyria. Sources: Ghost Town ofAssyria Township in Barry County. F. Bernice Stoddard, His­ tory of Allegan and Barry Counties. 1880. Mr appreciate the thoughtfulness of the per­ son left the text for this article al my office, whoever you are. -J.F.W. State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMM8TRAT1ON Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Roguter Board Mooting January 10.2000 • 7:90 pun. CaM to order and Ptedge to the Flag Adams, Forster, Tonkin. Woods. Albert and 7 dtizens present. Approved agenda, minutes of 12/13/99 moot­ ing, and bMs. . Received correspondence, committee and treasurer's reports. Approved Roooiutions No. 2 and 3 tar Kaier Rood Special Assessment District; expenses for 2 to go to agriculture conference at MSU; shelves for utility room; Oidnance No. 41 amending sewer Ordinance to afow for use of Municipal CM Infraction Tlckati. having prntoestonal printer print up notices for hearing for zoning map changes; transfer of funds to pay off Dogwood Drive Special Assessment No. 1; business cards torBVZA Adjournment al 7:52 p.m. Syfvta W. Forster. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert, Supervisor (1/20) Fite No. 98-227894E Estate of HAROLD RUSSELL HEETER. De­ coated Social Security No. 367-46-5187 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, including Kim Heater, whose address and whsreabouts aro unknown: The decedent, whose last known address was 3750 Harrington. Dotton. Michigan 49046 died January 31,1998. Crodttors of the deceased are notified that all dams against the estate wtt be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Sharon Hooter. 3750 Harrington. Delton. Ml 4904u, or to both the independent per­ sonal representative and the Berry County Pro­ bate Court. Hastings. Michigan 48058. wttfun 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate wfl bo thereafter assigned and distributed to ths psrsons entitled to K Gayten Curtis (P35558) 240 Dafoes Birmingham. Ml 48009 (248) 258-9070 (1/20) The monument which marks the graves Blaisdell and Cranson Joseph S. BlaisdeHs body was never recovered his grave had been opened and his body removed. This caused much consternation and excitement in both Barry and surround­ ing counties. A prompt investigation led to the conclusion that certain medical men of Battle Creek were concerned in the affair and Mr. Blaisdell's fnends caused the arrest of three persons, charging them with the theft and desecration of a grave. A preliminary hearing was held before George Knapp, then justice of the peace in South Assyria, but the attendance of this hearing was so great that it had to be adjourned and the case recalled with the meeting being held in the school house. That also proved inadequate to hold the crowd that assembled, for it is said there was standing room only imide and a crowd awaited outside. Judge Abner Pratt of Marshall appeared as attorney for the prdsttfct ton1a nd 'John Van Arman for the defense. Many witness­ es were called and examined but after two days of proceedings, the prosecution failed to make a case and the trial ended The pris­ oners were set free and though a continued effort was made to find the guilty parties, nothing further was ever found out as to what became of the body of Joseph Blais­ dell. The case is as unsolved today as it was when the theft was first discovered. These things arc deplorable, but we do “From the Scrapbook*' Sswa, Views * Hemor from 1OO Tears Ago ~ Compiled by Steve Horton ~ Jan.-Feb. 1900 issue available at... FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! Gov't & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings, I-8OO-5O1-I777 ext. 5224 . TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING KELLER ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 15 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Hope. Barry County, Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of the paving and other improvements to portions of Keller Road, a public road (the •Improvements’), from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total frontage on the road to be improved in the special assessment district described below, has resolved <s intention to proceed on the petitions and, pursuant to Act I88of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1054. as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the coat of said Improvements ahaN be apedaly assessed against each of the folowing described lots and parcels of land which are benalltted by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment dis­ trict ' SpecMAMaMNMttiMM^. 18 Lots and parcels numbered: 08-007-017-006-00 08-007-017-015-00 08007-017-0164X) 08007-33000200 08007-33000900 08007-33001000 08007-33002100 06-00701600100 08007018-00200 0800701800400 08007018002-10 0800701800600 0800701800700 06007018007-10 08007018007-20 08007018007-22 08007018007-23 0800701801300 08007018014-00 06007-32000100 08007-32000200 06007-32000300 08007-32000400 * 08-007-320-005-00 08-007-320-006-00 08007-330001-00 08007-330001-50 08007-330-003-00 08007-33000400 08007-33000500 08007-33000600 06007-330007-00 08007-33000800 08-007-330-008-2C 08007-330008-50 08007-33001200 08007-33001300 06007-33001500 06007-33001600 06007-330016-50 08007-330017-00 08007-330018-00 08-007-330019-00 06007-33002000 08-007-330-022-10 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Hope has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special assessment district, which rol sets forth the relative portion of the cost of sard Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel in the special assessment dis­ trict. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY. THE 25TH DAY OF JANUARY. 2000. AT 7:00 P.M., AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 5643 SOUTH M-43 HIGHWAY. HASTINGS. Ml 49058, IN SAID TOWNSHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESS­ MENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. to the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the heanng is not required. This Notice was authonzed by the Township Board of the Township of Hope. Dated: January 11. 2000 Sylvia Forster. Clark Township of Hope 1860 plat map of Assyria Township showing the road from Bellevue to Hastings . �Page 10 The Hastings Banner - Thursday- January 20. 2000 Hastings' spikers pass for success in Caledonia win Lehman helped to make others lives more enjoyable Great friends are hard to come by. Many individuals lost a great friend Tuesday afternoon when Jeff Lehman tragically died in a car accident. Jeff Lehman was a friend of many who lived in or around Middleville and could always be found at the Thornapple High School athletic events, doing his share to ensure that things wen: smoothly Jeff was not only a friend to the . Trojans, though, as he also made a difference for those associated with, or who came in contact with the Hastings Jaycees. He was always willing and ready to help out with the next Jaycee project, as J came to team during the last year You did not have to be a Jaycee or live in Middleville to come in contact with Jeff. He always looked forward to eagerly talking to new individuals, no matter what school it was or no matter who they were. He would go out of his way and that is what separates the Jeff Lehmans of the world to the majority. H' may not have ever won a State championship is any sport, but Jeff was every bit of 8 champion. The son of the Thornapple Kellogg High School (Middleville) athletic director and head wrestling coach. Tom Lehman. Jeff probably witnessed most (if not all!) the great moments in Trojan sports. That list includes the wrestling team's Division 111 State championship in 1996. But Jeff was more than just a fan, he was a hard worker who made others* lives easier and more enjoyable. Whether it was keeping stats, making sure that the press reporters knew what was going on or keeping the athletic facilities running smoothly. Jeff, m a way, gave the Trojans a second athtetre director. He was always around as a friend. Being there is one of the most important qualities of any friend and I considered Jeff to be one of my best that I have had since 1 moved here four and a half years ago. It was just last Thursday, that Jeff and I drove up to Wyoming to watch the Trojans wrestle Rogers and a team of All­ Star type wrestlers from Japan. It was a great night with some great wrestling. When we arrived in Wyoming (after a quick stop at KPO. be introduced me to the Japanese coach. Jeff always went out of tris way to help others and he did it for me many times during the couple of years that I had the pleasure of knowing him. He often talked about his plans for the Jaycees and all the help that he wanted to give to that organization. I know that his ultimate goal was for someday to be an officer. He would have been a great one. His work in such projects as the Easter Egg Hunt, the St. Jude's Bike-A-Thon and the award-winning Haunted House proved to be a great help. His work was always extraordinary. Jeff also was a frequent reader of the Sun A News and the Hastings Banner and often helped me in critiquing my articles that 1 have written on the sports pages, or the stories that others versed. Whether by phone, or in person, he was someone who I always enjoyed talking to. He always seemed to make things a little brighter. He would even call me at home, or at work, to talk about sports. Some of those conversations came at times when 1 really needed someone to talk to and his kindness is greatly appreciated, even more so now. Once a self-proclaimed “social butterfly" 1 have had a tendency to close up since I moved here four and a half years ago. Beside my second family here at J-Ad Graphics, 1 could probably count my good friends on one hand. Lehman was certainly on that hand, always handing me some needed moral support Good friends are hard to come by and sometimes those friends leave way too early. Jeff was just 27, but was building a great foundation to live a great life. In Middleville Tuesday, flags at all of the schools flew at half staff in remembrance of Jeff Lehman. Those who knew him. and that is a large number of us. were deeply saddened, and why not? I just wish that I could have been a bit more of a friend Tuesday and taken that wheel instead of him. He would have done it for me or for many others. My heart (and prayers) goes out to the entire Lehman family and to anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Jeff. He was a true champion in what is most important about life. A friend who worked very hard to make a difference in the lives of many others. • Rooting for the Home Team: On hand for Maple Valley High School's home basketball game against Olivet Tuesday night were members of the Barry County Christian and Hastings High School squads. The hoopsters watched a great game (don't let the final score fool you) and proved that our area athletes care about their own scores, but are also there to support the other squads from Barry County. Talk to you soon. Passing proved to be a valuable tool for Hastings Monday night in its non-league vanity volleyball match with area prep foe Caledonia. In the fint game, the Lady Saxons struggled with their passes and lost 15­ 12. But in the final two games, coach Tom Preridge's spikers passed with near pin­ point efficiency to prevail by 15-13 and 15-9 scores, taking the match in three. "We didn't pass well in the first game," Freridge said. "We then won 12 of the last 13 points with much better passing." Freridge said that his team's passing needs to be at 70 percent if it is to be successful. Against Caledonia, the passing in the final two games was enough to secure a victory... but just barely. With the score tied at 3-3 in Game 3, the Saxons scored five straight points to take what seemed to be a commanding 8­ 3 advantage But the Scots then rattled off five of the next six to trail by just a single point, 9­ 8. Hastings, though, regrouped and went ahead 10-8 after a Katie Noteboom spike, 8 12after a tip kill by Michelle Griggs and 14-9 after a blast by Larissa Carr. Jenni Cook closed out the game and match at 15-9 with a service ace. I1 Kristen Wildem (4) was one Hastings' spiker who excelled in the passing department during Monday's match at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Carr, Kailey Lyons and Griggs were regarded by Freridge as being the team's top passers on the night. Cook had II assists versus the Lady Scots and Griggs had nine. Cook also proved masterful serving with nine service points and three aces. Anotiier Saxon who stood out versus the Scots was Kristen Wildern. Wildem. an all-around player who plays the alternate setter position, was called a "real team player" by her coach following Monday's outing. Hastings' Katie Noteboom (7) goes up to make a spike during Monday’s match against Caledonia. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings led 5-0 in Game 2, with one of the five points coming from a Cook ace, but Caledonia fired back and went ahead 7-5 before Hastings regrouped and rattled off six straight points. The Saxons trailed 7-6 after a kill by Jenelle Nichols, led 10-7 after a kill by Joann Bailey and were up 11-7 after a service tee by Kelsey Vihcr. Bailey and Noteboom were the big guns in the hitting department, with 10 and 11 kills, respectively. Caledonia down by four in the second game came back to initially tie the score at 12-12 and 13-13 before Hastings closed it out by scoring the final two points. A spike by Danielle Swift closed out Game A Bailey kill began a great Game I comeback that saw the Saxons score 11 straight. In that spurt. Noteboom managed a spike (14-3), Vihcr an ace (14­ 5) and Kailey Lyons an ace (14-9). Still, the Scots were able to regroup and scored the game-winner on a kill by Waning oa Moufa, wm mm only enjoyable for the Saxons, but also a bit of an education. 2, 15-13. After a Bailey kill in Game I tied the score 1-1, Caledonia scored 13 consecutive points, with Angie Adrianse serving for 11 of them. The Scots received an ace by Adrianse (5-1), a kill by Knsty Green (12-1) and anotiicr ace by Adrianse (14-1) during the spurt. Japanese wrestlers show talents; enjoy time in area WYOMING — Team leader Saburo Ueno, of the Japanese National Selection High School squad, said their visit to the United Stares, which included a short trip to Middleville, was “just fun“ and "not business." For the Japanese mat men however, the trip last Thursday proved to be a little bit of both as they not only had a pleasurable time mingling with their United States counterparts, exchanging gifts and learning about American culture, but they also took care of some very impressive mat business. The Japanese wrestlers, 18- and 17-year old national champions, won 11 of 12 exhibition matches versus their U.S. counterparts from Middleville and Wyoming Rogers at a special event held at Rogers High School. Ueno is the team leader and two other coaches. Noriyuki Nakagima and Yasuhito Hashiba, worked with him in his training of the team. Team members are Yohei Sagai (wrestles at 110 pounds), Yoshiro Kadosima (118), Tsuyoski Sugahara (118), Kazuytiki Koizumi (127), Atsusi Asano (138). Shota Yamashita (138), Kosuke Kawaji (138), Koji Yoshizane (152), Kazuhiro Anzai (152), Takeo Tamori (167), Masao Nakamoto (215) and Yusutc Ogihata (280). The only American wrestler to win last Thursday was Middleville's Tom Haynes. Haynes won his 275-pound weight class match against Ogihata, 11-2. Jenelle Nichols (9) and Kristen Wildem (4), of Hastings, make a block on Caledonia's Heather Duffield (14). (Photo by Perry Hardin) “We've been working on a new defense with four players back to receive and not just three," Freridge said. "The rotation is different.” Caledonia coach Nicolle Brooks thought her team played good enough to win but was discouraged with a few of the calls. "We had a good hitting game and a great blocking game... we played with them (in regards to) talent wise," Brooks said. "It was close, (but) I don't think it was done fairly." Hastings won the junior varsity match 15-7, 11-15, 15-13 and also took the freshman contest 15-7, 15-6. The 5axons travel to Forest Hills Central for O-K White Conference action tonight (Thursday, Jan. 20) and will take part in Saturday's Lansing Waverly Tournament. WRESTLERS... Continued, page 11 Visit Us on the NET The Japanese National Selectton High School wrestling squad, dominated its American counterparts, winning 11 ot 12 weight class matches last Thursday at Wyoming Rogers High School. Michelle Griggs (12) concentrates on making a play as the Lady Saxons won in three games versus the Lady Scots. (Photo by Perry Hardin) jadnews.com �The Hawing. Banner - Thureday. January 20. 3000 - Page 11 Saxons are second at Delton mat tourney For those hoping to witness a dazzling U.S. performance, the action last Thursday would have been a little bit on the painful side. And that would have been mostly because of the moves, pins and talents displayed by the Japanese mat DELTON — In the words of Hastings High School head wrestling coach Mike Goggins a week "certainly made a difference." The Saxon matmen were eighth out of nine teams at the Jan. 8 L.H. Lamb Tournament, txit were a bit healthier and men "I thought that they were very nice to us." Middleville coach Tom Lehman said. "They didn't beat us up." Middleville's Mark Thompson called it a “moral victory" that he was able to make it to a second period versus his Japanese foe. more successful at last Saturday's Delton Kellogg Varsity Wrestling Invitational. Hastings wound up second out of five teams with 99 points, trailing only Rockford's 141 1/1 Wayland Union was third with 96 points, host Delton took fourth with 88 1/2 and Belding finished fifth with 80 1/2 points. "We wrestled pretty well." Goggins said. "Rockford and Wayland are quality teams, so we needed to wrestle well. We have guys who have turned the comer and I'm pleased with that." One Hastings grappler who has apparently turned the comer is Mike Bill Romph was asked by his teammates during his match if he had seen enough. His reply... “right." "1 just wanted to go three periods after seeing what happened to everyone else," Romph said. "I don't know bow else to explain it... they're just awesome. It lets you know what is out there. 1 know now that I have a lot of work ahead of me." Thompson's teammale, Israel Rosales, said the Japanese wrestlers' work ethic was extraordinary. "It's just so cool, they are as dedicated as we are if not more," Rosales said. "It shows that other people in the world work as hard as we do and love the sport.' Rosales learned through communication with the Japanese team that a usual practice day for them includes lifting weights for a half hour and extensive running before the wrestling Cam ftaished 4-0 ia the 145-pound weight class. pitting Rockford's Jason Johnson in 1:11, winning an 11-2 decision against Wayland's Nick Crater, pinning Belding's Dustin Austin in 1:31 and pinning Delton's Jeremie Copbn tn 3:59. "Case did a great job today." Goggins Delton had three wrestlers who went 4­ 0, Bill Ferris, Gary Herbert and David Overbeek. Ferris, at 275, pinned Rockford’s Josh Somsd in 1:25. won by forfeit against Wayland's Jason Montes, pinned Belding's Joe Armour in 1:35 and wot a 5-2 decision against Hastings' Gabe McCarty. Ferris is currently No. 5 at 275 ia the Michigan Wrestling Association ranking*. Herbert's perfect day at 130 included a 25-second pin versus Belding's Jeff Albert, a 25-second pin against Wayland's WRESTLERS...cont. on | even starts. "That's quite a bit of wrestling in one day." Rosales said. Ueno was impressed with the wrestlers that he has seen in the United States, but said there is one major difference between the two groups of athletes. "They are very strong-muscled, but they can not play (wrestle) for very long." Ueno said. "Their technique is a little Devon's John Termeer won a 17-10 decision at 112 against Wayland's Jon Homrich during his final match of the day. _ ___ Dan Skelton, a win by default over Rockford’s Brandon Cook and a 16-0 decision against Hastings' Chris Brown g O\crbcck\ four wins at 171 were a pin in - >7 against Belding's Ben Conrad, a wBSw, < it Wife! ! Pin In 4 vcrsus Rockford's Scott Mil wlttll j McDonald, a pm in 3:43 against LA.. Jt . • 3E' s '■? Those wins proved that coach Aaron Tabor's mat team is certainly on its way : UP \ L JUp' Hastings Rob Baker and a 9 6 decision over Wayland's Neal Frylmg. ? 1 thou.k’hl ’hat our ^lds arc healthier now and arc in belter shape,’ Tabor said "We took a step today ugainst good competition aod I look For us 16 get better and better." The trip which started Jan. 2 has taken the Japanese grapplers already to Fowlerville, Muskegon (Muskegon Community College). Novi. Clarkston, and Middleville. The three-week lour, sponsored by USA Wrestling, also will include stops in Roseville and California. The tour has been staged for 40 years and the goal, for the Japanese team, is to "have communication with American people." "(Our wrestlers) have had a very good time; they have had a really good experience." Ueno said. "Every high school is very cheerful, kind and they are very friendly." In Japan. Ueno said, there are very few - wrestling teams in high Schools, making his job even more demanding. "Here, almost all schools have a wrestling team, so 1 am kind of envious," Ueno said. Gifts received by the Japanese contingent during their stay in Michigan have included T-shirts (four or five to be exact), hats (again, four or five), a Michigan map and some tasty candy. One difference between the two cultures which the team leader acknowledged was that both mothers and fathers wg4 in the United States and, in comparison, only the fattier works in a Japanese household Another difference is that athletes in the United States tend to compete in more than just one sport. In Japan, each athlete usually selects one sport and then attempts to perfect it An American team is scheduled to trek to Japan this summer for a similar trip.. "The American people are coming, so we are returning the favor." Ueno said. Serving as die interpreter for the team's stop in Middleville and Wyoming was Noriyo Tsujita. Tsujita is an exchange student from Japan who is staying in Caledonia and attending Caledonia High School. Her help proved quite valuable, allowing the two cultures to communicate, or mesh, with one another. Topics last Thursday dealt with anything from the $2 entry fee at Rogers to view the matches lo the question of if a coach should really eat popcorn? The questions and intrigue were boundless. the Rogers' mat, both groups came away from the experiences with long-lasting memories. "They've (the Japanese wrestling team) already had a great time and have made new friends," Lehman said. Middleville easily won its O-K Blue Conference dual over Rogers to open the wrestling night, 69-3. Winners for the Trojans against the Golden Hawks were Brandon Brandon Schalk at 103 (forfeit), Pat McKeown at 112(15-0 decision). Bret Wiersma at 125 (pin in 1:40), David Kiel at 130 (14-2). Thompson at 135 (pin in 5:30), Shawn Riel at 140 (pin in 4:21). Rosales at 145 (11-5 decision), Chad Rail at 152 (pin in 3:26), Josh Strait at 160 (13-7 decision), Romph at 171 (forfeit), Dan Erb at 189 (forfeit), Bren Vernon at 215 (forfeit) and Haynes nt 275 (forfeit). The individual winners of the dual earned a chance, or a challenge, of facing a grappler from the Japanese team. NOTICE Of ORDINANCE ADOPTION SAXONS, cont. page 17 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN The Hastings wrestlers received the second place trophy for their efforts last Saturday in Dehon. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTE REST­ ED PERSONS: KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Accounting Clark H. 12 month, grant funded (continua­ tion of position contingent on continued funding), MondayFnday, 8 am - 5 pm with flexible and/or additional bcuaS1 during peak periods, perform accounting INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made itor/reconcile accounting records, restricted iund grants: maintain contracted training accounts; data entry,tracking of purchase orders; monitor. Ml. reconcile governmental funding to student accounts, refund student accounts; assist accounts recervable/payable Required: Post-sec­ ondary prep; minimum 3 years related office experience: Ing held on January 12. 2000. Said OrOMnoe to •1 911 EMERGENCY 2 Home Address Signs 3>---------------------------------------------------------------- ■her. Mortgage dated July 10. 1990. and !2,1999 in Ubar 520. Ort Page 271. Barry County WO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIVE ANO 12'100 dofiars ($42.105 02). rxduchng interest at ’.500% par annum Mortgage was modified by a A L —......... lines; communicate effectively: flexible; opera’s a comput­ er with accuracy/speed; numerical facilitation; reconcilia­ tion; working knowledge of computerized spreadsheets/word processing; cashiering, able to relate to diverse population $10.88 hourly Letter of application addressing qualifications and detailed resume must be received by 4 p.m. ET on 01'28/2000 at Administrative Services Job #7880. Kellogg Community College, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek. Ml 49017-3397. Materials may be mailed, faxed (616-962-4290) or emailed (adm- logg.cc.mLus. AA/EOE - ■■■■................... Urt OK M _ O •I'T OK M Made while you wait - 5 minutes CaU & Pick Up Private Drive - Private Road Signs 'Any Name" Pvt Rd Signs Action Signs kmeu Jnm S.W. BtniT igs. Ml at 100pm , on March 2. 2000 Swd premtees are stuated wi TOWNSHIP OF 1AST1NGS Barry County. Michigan, and are deznbed as; jwnship Barry County. Michigan: thence South once East 250 teat thence North 435 leaf to the orth tine of said Section 3. thence West 250 feet The redemption period Shafi be 6 month(s) 1948CL ?R INFORMATION PLEASE CALL lS-5931306 >150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a Budget Workshop Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. January 24. 2000 in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan for the purpose of discussing preliminary work, setting objectives and goals fc. the fiscal year 2000/2001. (816) 948-8618 er TM rn. 888-577-7446 The Viking Corporation, a manufacturer of valves, sprinklers and related components in the fire protection Industry, located in Hastings. Michigan Is seeking the following third shift position: TOOLMAKER ■ Ths ndvcbol must be a certified Department of Labor Journeyman or have eight (8) years of practical esperence and verry such wth an aftdov< They must possess the necessary skits to set trou­ bleshoot recondition and bind des toolng and Stores For additional information pertaining to said work session, please contact the City Clerk at 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. or by calling 616-945-2468 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDNANCE NO. 74 EFFECTIVE SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION An Ordinance to amend th* Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning of certain RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION 1 Rezonlng of Property In Land Section 4 1011 E. State St.. Hastings tocument #1026625 • CITY OF HASTINGS • this notice. Ordinance No. 74 appear* below. Interested persona may secure copies of said Ordinance. at the Rutland Charter Township Hal. 2461 Heath Road. Hasting*. Michigan 49068 between the hours of 900 am. and 300 pm. Monday Rtrough Thursday. . The AOoe range is a mrwnum of SI8 l?4rour and o moxcvr of S8 34hour ,wth on oddtonal second sSft pemum of S035t»ur Interested individuals con submit a cover letter and resume or apply In person to: The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk telephone 616-945-2468 or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 The Viking Corporation Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Attention, Human Rosovrcas Manager 210 North Industrial fork Rood. Hostings. Ml 49068 the Rutland Charter TownaNp Zoning Ordmance la hereby amended by the rezoning from the "RE" Rural Rural Residential zoning dasailicabon of the foSowtng described land in Section 4: BEGINNING AT A PT ON THE S LN OF SECTION 4, TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DISTANT N 89 DEG 30*36" E 783.46 FT FROM THE SW COR OF SD SEC; TH N 05 DEG 01 *25" W 543 00 FT; TH N 69 DEG 30*36" E 534 FT TO THE CENTERLINE OF IRVING RD; TH S 05 DEG 01*25“ E 543 FT ALG SD CENTERLINE TO SOS SEC LN; TH S 89 DEG 30'36-W 534 FT ALG SD S LN TO FOB SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE EASTERLY 33 FT THEREOF FOR IRVING RD AND OVER THE SOUTHERLY 33 FT THEREOF FOR UPTON RD. SECTION II SEVERABILITY Should any section, clause or provision of the Ordinance be dedared by a Court to bo invalid lor any reason, such dsdarebon shat not ailed the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the section, clause or provision so declared lo be invalid SECTION III This Ordinance shall taka effect seven (7) days after publication after adoption. All Ordinances or pans of Ordinances tn conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ROBIN MCKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (616) 946-2194 •991214409 (2/17) I �Page 12 - The Hasting* Banner - Thursday. Janua.y 20. 2000 YMCA NEWS YMCA of Barr) County Adult Indoor Soccer William M. Doherty Att. at Law . . . .7-0-0 Advanced Stone & Tile ....................... 3-3-1 Gary * Hobby Shop ............................... 3-3-1 White .........................................................0-7-0 Game Results William M. Doherty An. at Law 2 vs. White I; Advanced Stone and Tile 2 vs. Gary’s Hobby Shop 2. YMCA of Barn Count) Adult Basketball Leafue A league Hexfob Black.............................................. 4-1 Blair Landscaping .................................... 4-2 Other Body Shop....................................... 3-2 Bivens ........................................................... 3-3 Coleman Insurance.................................... 2-3 B League Bee Gees...................................................... 5-1 Richie's Koflee Shop ............................... 4-1 PR Jammers................................................. 5 Ponderosa .........................................................7 C Uague McNeal Law Firm .................................... 4-1 Lakewood Merchants ...........3-2 Dnll Team ................................................... 3-2 Hexfob Red...................................................... 5 Game Results Flexfob Red 21 v*. Lakewood Merchants 64; Drill Team 80 vs. McNeil Law Firm 71; Coleman insurance winner by forfeit over Ponderosa. Flexfob Black 61 vs. Richies Koflee Shop 54; Bivens 47 vs. Bee Gees 72; Other Body Shop 53 vs. Ponderosa 39; Blair Landscaping 81 vs. PR Jammers 27. YMCA of Barry County 2000 Winter Volleyball Standings W/L Dtg-lt........................... 11-1 Hastings Mfg.......... —......................... .—15-3 V-Tech Systems............... ............ 14-4 Bill’s Safety Service----- --------------------—12-6 True Value......... -........ 9-9 Coleman Agency................ 4-8 Flexfob............................................. -............ 3-9 Lon Lefanty State Farm Insurance.........3-15 Confray Construction.... —.....------------- 1-11 Wolverines...................... —......... 0-6 Panthers fall to Paw Paw There were times, according to Delton Kellogg High School vanitv coach Jim Hogoboom. that the ball was half way through the basket, but didn’t fall in. When a team is struggling that can be the perception. The Panthers lost a 75-52 hoop contest to Paw Paw last Friday in Kalamazoo Valley Association action in Delton. Hogoboom dr scribed his team's play as a "good effort" but is also concerned that his team may be "losing confidence" because of their recent losing skid. F»w Paw led 22-11 after the first quarter and 40-23 at the intermission. After scoring 12 points in the third stanza. Paw Paw added another 23 markers to its score in the fourth quarter to win by the 23-point margin. The Redskins dominated the action on the glass, outrebounding the Panthers 34­ 22. Fifteen of the 34 came on the offensive boards. Derek Stiles "looked solid in the low post" scoring 10 points in the middle two quarters. Stiles also pulled down 6 rebounds. Robert Boyle tallied 11 points for Delton including seven in the first quarter. Kyle Weaver led the Redskins with 17 points. Fifth grade hoopsters battle G.R. in nail-biter The fifth grade boys basketball team lost a heartbreaker to a Grand Rapids squad in overtime last Saturday 24-23. Aggressive defense sparked Hastings lo a lead for most of the game before Grand Rapids scored at the end of regulation to send it to an extra period. On the boards, Bryan Skedgall and Justin Carroll came up big, while Matt Donnini, Bryce Stanhope, Daryn Armstrong and Jeremy Redman were hustlers on defense. Stanhope and Donnini also led the offensive charge. Other scorers were Andrew Dobbins, Skedgall, Aaron Howworth and Michael McGandy. Hindering Hastings' chances of a win was an i-of-15 effort from the free throw line during regulation. 7th Grade Girls... The Hastings team split a pair of hotly contested games at the Kalamazoo Courthouse Jan. 15, losing 29-28 to Portage Northern and defeating Allegan 40-39. Hastings led 22-20 at the end of the third quarter against Northern, but were outscored 9-6 io the fourth frame. Scoring leaden were Katie Lawrence with 7 points, Halie Terrel with 6. Anna Luwrence with 5, Kayla Arnie with 4, Alex Greenfield with 2, Heidi Wear with 2, Ashley Komstadt with 1 and Amber Peck with I point. Terrel hit the boards for 9 rebounds, Anna Lawrence and Jacobs each collected 5 caroms and Katie Lawrence and Mandy Keeler each pulled down 5 rebounds. HOOPSTERS...cont. page 13 Kyle Arnie uxf Ryan Fergiuon both •cored 9 point, lo teed the eighth grade Blue baskethall team at the Hastings Middle School to a recent 41-26 triumph over Delton. Other scorer, for the victors were Nick Gielarowski (4). Chris Taylor (2), Scott Redman (2), Colt Stovall (2), left Huey (20, Chad Ferguson (2). Sam Acker (2), Jim Coenen (2), Jake Armour (2). Tom Girrbach (1), Brad Kidder (1) and Luke Olmstead (I). Arnie also scored 8 .ivukers in a recent THE KCC - FEHSENFELD CENTER has an exciting array of academic classes for those seeking certificates, degrees, and/or late transfer. Lifelong learning offerings are also available that are designed to update existing skills or introduce you to new learning horizons. Day Classes ... Evening Classes ... Weekend Classes ... Internet Classes ... Open Entry/Open Exit Classes ... All available locally and at surprisingly affordable cost at KCC’s Fehsenfeld Center in Barry County near Hastings. Hurry... Spring Classes are start­ ing and registration is ongoing! The KCC Fehsenfeld Center 2950 West M-79 Highway Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 948-9500 www.kellogg.cc.mi.us a linebacker. The former Panther made three unassisted tackles and assisted on two others. Defiance played in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association last loss to Forest Hills Central. Gielarowski (6), Armour (4), Acker (4), Ryan Ferguson (4). Chad Ferguson (2), Olmstead (2) and Girrbach (2) also scored points for Hastings' eagers. season, but will move to the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference in the fall of 2000. Bailey honored for BCC soccer Larry Bailey, a member of the Kellogg Community College soccer squad, has been selected to the All-Region XII team. Bailey was third in the MCCAA in points with 26. scoring 7 goals and assisting on 12 others. "He is our most complete player and is an excellent defensive player," KCC coach Mike Nunn said of the Hastings High School graduate. "Larry is a great hustler and opposing coaches always mentioned him as having an impact on that respective game." KCC scored the program's best season record in 1999 with a 15-5 mark and it also traveled lo the National Junior College Athletic Association's Regional XII tournament for the first lime. The Bruins shared the MCCAA championship with Schoolcraft College, had a winning streak during the season of eight games, scored a program record 80 goals and allowed the fewest number of goals in the program's existence with 26. Nunn began the KCC program four years ago and says with the return of some key players and a great recruiting year, the Bruins could be "even stronger next fall." "This group was our strongest ever... a great bunch of guys," Nunn said. 7th Grade Blue... Tyler Jiles scored a game-high 13 markers as the seventh grade Blue squad handled Delton, 35-28. Other scorers for the winners were Mike Gan at (6), Kevin Davis (4), Andy Robins (4), Joey Gibson (4). Eric Frith (2) and Derek Jones (2). Aaron Fortier came up big on defense with 5 steals. Price Reduced. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPAIN 3S TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWN­ SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEAR­ ING ON THURSDAY. JANUARY 20. 2000. COMMENCING AT 730 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N BRIG­ GS RD TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS 1.SEU 0001-01. PARCEL © NO 019-026-00; A REQUEST BY LOUIS BARTZ. 4408 105TH ST. BYRON CENTER FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE PERMIT TO ALLOW HIM TO MINE SAND ON HtS PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF THE CHAN­ NEL 3 TELEVISION TOWER LOCATED ON M 179 2 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION. DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEAR­ ING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT. AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. NEC­ ESSARY REASONABLE. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DIS­ CUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) AL SCHWENNESEN SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 300 « Three area football stars are now playing as freshmen at Defiance College in Defiance. Ohio: Bob Cole. Andy Patrick and Jon Haneckow. Cole, a graduate of Hastings High School, was named Defiance’s "Most Improved Player" during the 1999 season. Cole, a linebacker, played in five games and made 13 unassisted tackles, nine assisted, two tackles for losses and forced a fumble. Patrick, a Maple Valley High School graduate, played in seven games for tlr Yellow Jackets and made 31 unassisted tackles, 6 assisted tackles, one tackle for a loss and two fumble recoveries. Patrick was a defensive back his first year at Defiance. Cole, a graduate of Hastings High School, was named Defiance's "Most Improved Player" during the 1999 season. Cole, a linebacker, played in five games and made 13 unassisted tackles, nine assisted, two tackles for losses and forced a fumble. Haneckow, a Delton Kellogg High School graduate, played in four games as Arnie, Ferguson lead Blue to basketball win Looking for an affordable and accessible way to further your education or train for . an entirely new career? Interested in gaining a whole new perspective on a subject of interest to you, from computers to philosophy? ► g I L ■ Area trio playing football for Defiance Larry Bailey Notice of Mortgage Forectoaure Sate THS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WLL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rickey L. Lewis and Candaiyne S. Lewis husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 9.1996. and recorded on May 16. 1996 in Uber 689. on Pago 403. Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the MICHIGAN STATE HOUS ING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a puMc body corporate and politic, as assignee by an assign­ ment dated May 9.1996. which was recorded on May 15. 1996. in Uber 680. on Pago 409. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is darned to be due al me date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY-ONE AND 90/100 defers ($71,291.90). including interest at 7.100% per annum. Under the power of saie contained r said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on March 2. 2000. Sard premises are situated n TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: A parcel ot land out of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1. Town 1. Norm. Range 7 West, being more particularty described as tal­ lows: Beginning al a point of the East line of said Section 1. distant Northerly 689 feet from me East 1/4 poc of seta Section 1; ttrnce continuing Northerly along said East Section line 130 feet to North line of the South 24 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 1. a* oc­ cupied; thence Westerly 257 feet along said North une of the South 24 acres as occupied, thence Southerly 25 feet; thence Westerly 8 feet, thence Southerly 105 feet; thence East 265 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dal* of such sate Dated: January 20. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1300 Trott & Tron. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Sufe 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *97086486 Hawks (2/17) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 20. 2000 - Page 13 BCC celebrates homecoming with East Martin victories It turned out to be quite a night for celebration Friday at the Barry County Christian School. The Lady Eagles* volleyball team won in three games. 15-1, 8-15 and 15-2. over Hast Martin and then stayed in the gymnasium to root for the school's hoop team The BCC basketbailers used to a valiant comeback to also post a win against East Manin. 64-51. And it was also the night that the school was celebrating its third annual homecoming. "Let’s go red... let's go red" could be heard echoing through the gymnasium's walls The atmosphere was fever pitched and the action was non-stop. Coach Jim Sprague’s basketball team had to overcome deficits of 14-7 after the first quarter and 18-7 at the 6:45 mark of the second quarter before things began to click. "We were a little fatigued and got into a little bit of a lull." Sprague said. "The tumi.ig point was when we went to a man-to-man (defense) The tempo changed the game." An Adam Wincgar three-pointer got things rolling at 6:03 (18-10). back-toback scores by Josh Lamphcre inched the Eagles even closer (20-14 at 4:20), a trifecta from Eric Lamphcre pul them even closer (22-19 at 3:25) and another field goal by Josh Lamphcre at 2:10 cut BCCs deficit to one point, 22-21. Josh Hull, who led East Martin, drained a three of his own at the 1:35 mark, but the rest of the half was all Eagles. Jerry LaDerc scored inside at 1:15 (24­ 23 East Martin) and then duplicated the effort ami output with 45 seconds left to give BCC its first lead, 25-24. But the first half scoring wasn't completed until Josh Lamphcre drove the lane in the waning seconds and scored with one tick left to give the Eagles a 27­ 24 advantage at the half. Josh Lamphcre tallied 10 of BCCs 20 points in the second quarter and finished with a game-high 19 pom's. "Josh (Lamphcre) is a real good shooter and drives to the basket very well," Sprague said. rebounds and Stuut dishes the ball." The hoop win was important for BCC. as the Eagles were coming off a 52-44 loss last Thursday lo New Covenant in Lansing. "We're improving as a ball club," Sprague said. "Our regional tournament is in a month and that's what we are preparing for right now." The Lady Eagles opened the night with Vikings win over Trojans Delton Kellogg's basketball team had its "best performance of the year" Tuesday night. But it wasn't enough to topple an undefeated Schoolcraft team. Schoolcraft outscored Delton 19-7 in the second quarter and won a non-league home contest, 66-55. The game was lied at 17-17 after the first eight minutes, but the Eagles* spurt in the second put them up 36-24 at the intermission. It was an advantage that the Panthen would never overcome. Delton made 23 field goals aid was 6of-11 from the free throw line. Coach Jim Hogoboom's field goal total included three trifectas, two hit by Robert Boyle. Boyle led Delton with 24 points, 17 of which came in the first half. Jud Stephens tallied 12 points for Delton and J.T. Charron added 8. The key to tbs game, according to Hogoboom, came on the glass and down the stretch. "We gave up 15 offensive rebounds and that hurt,” Hogoboom said. "We had it down to eight in the fourth quarter with a chance to cut it to six, but we missed a layup and ended up being down by 11." Delton will remain on the road Friday when they travel to Mattawan for a Kalamazoo Valley Association battle. BCCs Adam Winega? (12) launches one of his long-range bombs during Friday's hoop game against East Martin. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Wincgar then look over in the third quarter, hitting four of his six trifectas. Josh Lamphere (5) led the Eagles in points and was a driving force in the homecoming victory. (Photo by Perry Hardin) and lifting the Eagles ahead of their opponents 44-33. Winegar’s firs; third quarter three came at 6:27 and was followui by ones at 5:10, 4:21 and 1:50. Winegar was second in scorers. "We have great role players," Sprague said "LaDerc goes out there and gets the It's Park vs. Hastings in White hoops areas." Those were the words that Hastings High School varsity basketball coach Don Schils used to describe last Friday's bizarre 75-66 O-K White Conference win over Hudsonville Il was a victory that improved the Saxons* overall mark to 6-3 and even more importantly they are 3-2 in the leagu: All-State candidate Tony Bowne may have struggled scoring, but he shined in the other facets of his game. The senior guard, who will play next season for the Central Michigan University men s squad, pulled down 8 rebounds, dished out 10 assists, made 8 steals and was credited with 5 deflections to go along with his 9 points "Offensively it wasn't (one of his best games), but he was also put m a position where he had to pass slot," Schils said. "He was a major contributor lo getting us some baskets on the other end of the floor.’’ With nine points. Bowne is now 60 evening on a high note. Genny Lukasiewicz led BCC with 5 kills, while Meredith Rozema, Janna Rozema and Liz Potter all proved instrumental in the serving department. Panthers lose to unbeaten; "Adam (Winegar) has scored as many as seven three-pointers and he 'had six tonight," Sprague said. "He shoots very well out there. He could play with any vanity team in the county." The Eagles also received a driving score by Josh Lamphere at 5:04 and a jumper from Rob Stuut at 3:20 to help take control of the contest The seven-man East Martin team was running out of steam and BCCs squad was hitting from all comers. A Josh Lamphere rebound put-back with 6:45 to play in the game made it a point 13Eagle lead. 48-35, back-to-back scores off solid inside moves by LaDerc at the 3:55 mark made it a 52-41 ballgame and a triple by Eric Lamphere with three minutes remaining put East Martin behind by 12. 55-43. Aaron Winegar came off the bench and scored back-to-back hoops for BCC during the final minutes, the last coming with five seconds to play. Three BCC players tallied double figures with LaDerc being the third with 13 points, nine coming in the first half. The Eagles* 64 points came from six "Il was definitely a team win." "Everybody contributed in a lot of a their three-game victory over East Martin. Coach Abby Taylor's Lady Eagles, after splitting the first two games, breezed through the third to open BCCs athletic points from scoring 1,000 in his prep career. The Saxons have been hoping to get some easier shots for their other score!: and last Friday they did just that. Schils calls it a "step in the right direction." Four Hastings players scored in double digits, with Leland Jennings tallying 13, Ryan Eltzroth 12. Dustin Terrel 12 and Eric VanDerMolen 10. "Leland (Jennings) has been playing more aggressive the last couple of games." Schits said. "This was his best game." "Eric (VanDerMolen) played real well at Middleville (8 points in a 57-32 win Jan. 11) and Ryan (Eltzroth) has been real solid recently." Schils said. The triumph over Hudsonville, however, was a bit on the weird side. Hudsonville played a full minute before finding out that one of its players. Cory Nederveld. was playing with five fouls. Hastings had to play the final minute without a "true" point guard as VanDerMolen fouled out with three minutes remaining and Bowne with a little over a minute. That put Josh Lakewood 64, Middleville 47 Joel Dow scored 17. pouuj. Luke Farrell 16. Jeremy Frost 12 and Jeff Elenbaas 12 for the victorious Vikings team that scored 30 points in the first quarter, made 24-of-39 shots from the Terrel, Wear and Keeler each made 3 steals. In the second game, the teams were deadlocked 35-35 at the end of regulation after Hastings took the fourth quarter by a 12-5 margin. Eight players scored for Hastings. Keeler led with 9 points, Terrel and Peck each had 7, Katie Lawrence 6, Kayla Arnie 5. Wear 3, Kornstadt 2 and Jacobs 1 point. Rebounding leaders were Terrel with 7, Katie Lawrence with 6, Jacobs and Arnie with 4 and Konstadt and Keeler with 3. Arnie also dished out 3 assists and made 3 steals. Hendershot at the point and Josh Woodard at the No. 2 guard slot, both unfamiliar positions for the two Saxons. Hastings hung on lo win by nine, but led by as many as 21 points (46-25) midway through the third quarter. Schils is hoping that the extra couple of days off (Hastings did not play on Tuesday night) will pul his squad in a good position to play its best Friday at home versus Wyoming Park. Park lost to Forest Hills Central last Friday 67-53 and was 6-2 and 3-2 heading into Tuesday s nights hoop action. A Saxon win won't be easy, but it will be pretty important as far as the O-K White hoop race is concerned. "If you are going to contend for a league title, you have to win at home," Schils said. "The games with Wyoming Park have always been phenomenal. They The Barry County Royal won its first Marshall League game Jan. 8, beating Harper Creek 32-25 at the Hastings Middle School. Leading scorers for the 5-4 Royal were Scott Coleman with 10 points. Brad Mead with 8 points and Brian McKeough with 4 points. J.J. Quick. Coleman and Doug Ferrel were the team's top rebounders. Austin Hurless. Dan Dimond, Greg Cain, Eric Laurie and David Peterson all were solid on the defense. have a lot of quickness. " That quickness is led by three stars. K'Brio Kimble. R.J. Bentley and A.J. Vanf Hof. Kimble scored 16, Bentley 18 and Van't Hof 7 in the loss to Forest The Royal squad lost to Homer last Saturday, 39-25. Quick led the Royal scorers with 6 points. McKeough tallied 5 points, Hurless 4, Coleman 3, Laurie 2, Cain 2" Hills Central. and Mead 2 points. Cain and Quick both pulled down 4 Barry County Royal... field (61 percent), canned 8-of-l 8 threepointers (44 percent) and was 10-of-l I from the free throw line (90 percent). "We came oul ready to play tonight," Lakewood coach Mark Farrell said. 'We shot really well in the first quarter aad our pressure really forced the turnovers." Lakewood (5-3) led 38-21 at the half and 55-47 after three quarters. Top scorers for Middleville (3-6) were Zac Truer with 8, Eric Feirick with 8 and Chad VnnSpronsen with 7. Olivet 88, Maple Valley 70 The host Lions led 57-52 with 4:39 to phy in the third and were tied with the Eagles 61-61 with 1:52 remaining in the third, but the visitors took the final 10 minutes 27-9 to win by the comfortable margin. Olivet came into the game ranked No. 8 in Class C and received some big scoring games from Richard Britton and Jason Sheets. Britton led the Eagles with 34 points including 14 in the fourth quarter. Sheets tallied 30 points with 17 coming in the first eight minutes. Leading the Lions were Justin VanAlstine with 15 points, Darin Thrun with 12. Adam Watson with 12 and Eric Goris with 11. "We just started to think, hey we could beat these guys." Maple Valley coach Mike Booher said. "You have to think that way to win a game like that, but then we let it get away from us. I think the guys enjoyed the intensity level tonight." rebounds and Dan Dimond collected 3 caroms. Sixth Grade Red— The sixth grade Red team played two tough games against Comstock and Gull Lake, but were unable to pull off a win. Jerica Greenfield had a big game versus Comstock with 16 points, a total that included two three-pointers. She also scored 2 points against Gull Lake. Hillary Ranguette, Jamie VanBoven and Shannon Lux were stars on defense as the Red limited its foes to 41 points in the two contests. Lux also had 5 points. Leah Harris 4 points, Mallorie Spoelstra 1 point and Kaity Kendall 5 points. The Red squads next game is Saturday at Battle Creek St. Joseph. 3rd and 4th Grad? Gold... The Hastings team defeated Portland C 32-14 with every member of the team providing some great hustle. Justin von der Hoff led the team with 8 points, Stephen Tolger had 7, and Eric Haney tallied 5. Kyle McNerny, Chris DeVries and Gary Pieyte were solid on defense. And Ryan Vogel and Michael Steele helped to control the boards. The Gold also lost to Holt 36-11. Scott Wilson, McNerny, Dylan Bowman and Haney each scored for the Hastings squad. Dylan McKay played a solid floor game on both ends of the court. f �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 20. 2000 Free throws sink local 7th grade girls’ eagers The seventh grade girls All-Stars evened its season record to 1-1 last Sunday with a 40-33 loss lo Gull Lake at the Marshall Activity Center Free throws made the difference as Gull Lake hit 12-of-27 shots, while Hastings wa>5-of-2l. Kelsey Howell led the All-Stars with 10 points and 7 rebounds. Betsy Acker tallied 9 points and Kale Lawrence pulled down 7 rebounds and scored 2 points. Other scorers for the All-Stars were Kayla Arnie (4), Kathlyn Pounds (3), Jaime Fisher (2). Halie Terrel (2) and Amber Peck (I). The All-Stars will return to MAC this Sunday for another basketball contest. Thursday Angels Dobbins Auto Ser. 48.5-31 5; BAR Testing 48.5-31.5; Hastings Bowl 47.5­ 32.5; Farmers Ins. 45-35; Pet World 44-36; Mill's Landing 40.5-39.5; Miller Exc. 37­ 43; True Value 37-43; Nashville Chiro 36­ 44; Napa Girls 36-44; Cedar Creek Groc. 34-46; Shamrock Tavern 26-54. High Games and Series -B. Heath 185; S. Reid 155; L Kendall 182; L Irvin 176; V. Goodenough 157; T Soya 185; J. Lewis 181; C. Burpee 175; T. Pennington 203­ 545; D. Staines 187-506; K. Covey 181­ 519; B. Faul 207-577; S. Varney 196; D. Greenfield 169; J. Gasper 205-565: T. Shaffer2!2-5l7; B. Thurston 205-557; B Hayes 188 Wednesday P.M. Misfits 46-30; Nash “5" Plus 44-32; Nash Chiro 42 1/2-33 1/2; Hair Care 41 1/2-30 1/2; Seeber’s4l-35; Eye and Ent 37 1/2-38 1/2; R.R St. Mill 32 1/2-43 1/2; Mace's Ph 42-40; Girrbach's 30-46; Lifestyles 29-47. High Games and Series - E. Vanessa 220-210-606; M Matson 202-473; B Hathaway 176-509; S Pennington 183-496; B. Norris 182-486; E. Mcsccar 182-445; T Poll 182-436; C. Watson 153-456: D Bottmer 161-436; D. Botimcr 161-436; J.G. Fein 171-473; B. Earl 164-457; R. Kucmpel 137-406; E. UInch 183. C. Trumbull 138; E. Dunham 163; J. Kasmsky 155; C. Bish­ op 155; B. Rohm 141; D Secber 179; C. Shcllenbarger 138. Saturday Majors Boys High Games and Series - J. Butler 207-576; B Kirby 204-521; D Eagle 180­ 485; C. Purdum 176-184; B. Huss 165-450; P Henney 160-428; J. Smith 182-427; M Spidel 144-418; I. Weeks 145-401 Boys Good Games - T. Eaton 158; J. Sboebndge 140; B. Ferris 142; N. Wright 136; B. Roach 135; T. Kirby 133; D. Lusty 121; L. Smith 117. Girts High Games and Series - C. Shellenhargcr 138-356; M. Butler 135-344; J. Smith 116-341; R. Pohja 108-295. Bossier el tes Hamilton Excavating 43.5-28.5; Carlton Center Bulldozing 38-34; Hecker Agency 35-37; Bennett Industries 34.5-37.5; Rail­ road Street Mill 30.5-37.5; Kent Oil Co. 25­ 5-34.5*. "Games to be made up. Good Games and Series - J. Pcttengill 171-418; M. Dull 156-378; S. Drake 151; L. Dawe 161; K. Doster 135; E. Vanasse 182-476; G. Olis 182-492; B Hathaway 179-472; N. Goggins 157-423; T. Redman 156; S. Merrill 171; G. Potter 161-466; D.L. Coenen 148-405; S. Dunham 181-468; B. Scobey 179-469; K. Fowler 175-467. Tuesday Mixed Al & Pete's 12-4; Friends 11-5; The Mis­ fits 10-6; TVCCU 9.5-6.S; Consumers Concrete 8-8; Hastings Bowlers 6 5-9.5; Advanced Commercial Printers 5-11; Plumb's 2-14. HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE toot the Hope Townehip Pfenning Commission will conduct a public hearing upon tie toAowtog described matter* on Wednesday. February 10. 2000. al 7J0 p.m. at the Hope Township Hal on M-43 between Schultz and Heed Lake Roads within Hope Township The *sm(s) io bo considsrod at the puMc hearing constat of too toAowtog: The amendment ol the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map ao az to rename toe -RL-1’ Zoning District: Single Famiy AewdonM Lake* to toe ’RL' Zoning Dietnct. Single Famiy FMWUeOUBI Litlttf zvXldKj CU8»SITC2>u0rV 2 The repeal of Article IX of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance so as to ekmineto toe **RL-2* Zoning Detnct &ngte and Two-Fantey Rewdenttai Lake* zoning classification 3. The amendment of toe Hope Township Zoning Ordnance and Zoning Map so at to daiato al ref­ erences to toe “RL-V Zoning Dietnct: Stogte Family Reeidentiai Lake* and/or toe “RL-2* Zoning District: Sto^e and Two-Family Residential Lake* zoning deselections and substitute in took piece reference to the "RL' Zoning District Stogte Family Restoential Lake* zoning ctoMtaretton 4. far Mowing land in Land Section 8 of Hope township is proposed to be razoned 1. A Al land bordered on the west and aoutowest by Saggio Road, on too north by LMe Pine Lake Road, on too east by I Mie Pino Lake and on toe southeast by too aoutooest border of Saggio s Pino Lake Park Ptet, as tottows (1) Tho platted portion. Saggios Pine Lake Park and Kamo Landing, from *RL-2* to*RL-1*. (2) The unplatted portion, worn toe ’AR' Zoning District Agriculture and Rural Residentiar to-RL r B Hsx identification parcel no. 003003-00 adjoining too aoutooest tip of Sargto's Pine Lake Partt from *AR* to •RL-1* C.Metoanbech Ptet and too land souto of tool ptat toot is bordered on too souto by too souto Ano of tax identification parcel no. 008-008-60. or. too east by Hood Lake and Maieenbach Owe. on toe west and northwest by LMe Pine Lake (1) The plated portion, Moioonbach Ptet. from *RL-2" to "RL-1*. (2) The unplatted portion souto of Meiaanbach Ptet. from "AR" to "RL-1". OAI land bordered on toe weal by Meiaanbach Ptet and Meteenbach Dries and LMe Pine Lake, on too north by LMte Pine Lake Road on toe east and souto by Hoad Road and Head Lake, and on too southwest by Moaenbach Dove. from *AR* to too proposed "RR* Rural Resktentioi Zoning Distnci _ _____ _ 5 The toAowtog land In Land Section 9 of Hope Township is proposed to bo rezoned: AWostwow Ptat on too southeast shore of Head Lake, from*AR* to "RL-1*. Unplatted parcels on too north side of Long Lake bordered on the weet by Northwood Plat and Northwood Drive, on the east by Longview Ptat and Hurt Drive, on too north by Hoed Rood, and on too souto by Long Lake, from "AR* to RL-1* H. Tax idontfficatwn parcel no. 020005-00 bordered on too south by Cloverdale PtaL on toe north by toe CKAS Trek, on too east by toe Michigan Department of Natural Resources access to Long Late, and on the wool by the oxtension of east Nne of Lot 34 of Ctovordate Ptet to CKAS Trai. from *AR* to too propoood "RR* zone I. Tax idenMcoton parcel nos 020-038-05. 020XJ50-00 and 020X251-00. tool portion of no. 090­ 001-00 not in Ctovordaie Ptet. 020-050-10.020-039-50.020X239X20.020X238-20 bordered on too west by M-43 Highway, on toe north by Ctoverdalo and Saytes Addition to Ctovordaio Ptets, on toe souto by Cloverdale Road, on toe east by tex tc'snfjficetoon parcel no. 020X233X20, from "AR* to toe proposed "RR* zone. J. Land bordered on too weet by Head Road, on the east by Long Late, on too souto by Guernsey Lake Road, onto* southeast by Igoted Ptet and on too north and northeast by Northwood Drive, from *AR“ to tie p. jpoeed "RR* zone. K. Kingsbury Ptet Northwood Plat and Longview PoinC Ptet, from "RL-2“ to *RL-1*. L Sa^es Addition to Ctoverdalo Ptet. from *RL 2“ to too "C-V Zoning District: General CommorcteT G. zoning dasoMcetton. M Tax identification parcel no. 020X204X20 and that portton of tax identification parcel no 090X229­ 00 doocrtiod as bordered on too north by Ctovordaie Ptat. on toe west by Sayles Addition to Ctoverdalo Ptet on toe oast by too cost section Hne, on too souto by oast-west 1/4 line of too mitogen* Quarter of Land Section 20. from AR" to *C-1* 12. The following land in Land Section 21 of Hope Township is proposed to bo rozonod: A. The unplatted parcels end toe gap from tax identification parcel no. 021X206X20 bordered on toe north by Long Late, on the south by tax identification parcel nos. 021X206-90 and 021X211X20. and on too east by the east line of toe northwest 1/4 of Land Section 21. from "RL-2" to"RL-r. B.The weet 1/4 of Land Section 21, including an extensto. , of said Mno to M-43, from "AR* to too 1/4 Hne of Land Section 21, on toe south by Ctovordaie Road, toe norto and south by tax identification percai no J221X205X20, from "AR" to too propooed“RR* zone. *-**- - 22 of Hope Township is proposed to bo razoned: by toe east-west 1/4 line of Land Section 22, on toe wont by toe norto-eouto 1/4 ttnoef Land Section 22, and on too norto by Horseshoe Late, from "AR* to toe proposed "RR" zone. too north-south 1/8 lino of toe northwest 1/4 of Section 9, on toe n acre tax identification pwcei no. 00«HX»-00. from *AR* to "RL-1* tine of Land Section 22. on too souto by Ctovordaie Road, on too west by WAkins Road, on too west by Hoad Lake, or too south by Httttop Drfae and Westview PtaL from -AR- to too proposed “RR Rursi Desiowtel Zoning Dwtocf. toasted along toe notte aids of Cordes Rate borB The unplatted nana* on Dogwood Drive ranging from tax iderMtaation parcel no. 015-061­ 00 on too northeast torou^t tax identification parcel no. 015-037*00 on too west bordered on too souto and east by Long Lake, on too west by too west section line, and on too north by Camp Mchewona, from *RL-2* to "RL-1 *. _ C The ioAowing desertood property bordered on too nortoweot by Long Lake, on too aoutooest and souto by tax idsrtHoakon parcel nos. 015*001*00 and 016-029-00, and on too west, by too west section Ina: (1)Tho unplatted perceCs along Souto Shore Drive ranging from tax IdanNtooltan parcel no. 015-018-00 on too east through parcel no. 015-024-00 on toe west from "W.-2* to “Rt­ f’. (2) Casa^toFMor Ptet toctudfrig toe portion of tax ktanMcoAon parcel no. 015-O29-0C along both sxtes of Souto Shore Drive, wito too ctepto being too same as too general depth of adjofritog parcels tor 300' on oAhor side of this porcte. from "RL-7 to “C-l*. The tolowing tend in Land Section 16 of Hope Townohio is propoood to bo razoned: A. The unplatted paresis along too north side of Long Lake on Dogwood Ddvo ranging from tex idenMcatton parcel no 013012-00 on too east through parcel no. 013017-00 on too wool bordered on too oast by toe east section Mne. on too wuto by Long Lake, and on too west and noto by Camp Michawana. from "RL-Z* to •RL-1". B. Land along toe north side of Long Lake oonaieAng of Oak HA Resort and accompanying unptabod paresis bordered on toe north by Camp MKhawana. on too southeast by long Lake, on too west by too north-aouto 1/4 line and Wtedns Road, from *RL-2* to "RL-1*. C CoMn's Ptat along too north side of Long Lake, from "RL-2" to TRL-1*. 0. The toAowtog land along toe south aide of Long Lake: Casa-dei Mar Ptat and Acker’s Ptet and too unplatted paresis located between toese two plats akmg Souto Shore Drive and too Supontaor s Ptat of Acker Port, al of which era bordered on too northwest by Long Lake, on toe aoutooest by tax xtentflcatton parcel no. 016-001-00, on too souto by too south sec­ tion line, and on too east by too east section hne. from 'RL-2* to *RL-1". E. Unplatted paresis located on too north skte of Long Lake bordered on too souto and west by Woodtend Driva in CoMn's Ptat. on toe east by Woodtend Drive of Hinewood PtaL and on the north by Hine Rood These propertioa are proposed to bo rozonod from *AR* to "RL1" except tor tax idonsttaaiton parcel no. 016-006-00. which « proposed to be rezoned from *AR" to too proposed "RR* zone. F Tax kteWMcstion parcel no. 016-002-00 located behind Lot 1 of Acker’s PtaL from "AR* to "RL-1*. e. The IoAowing land in Land Sectton 17 of Hope Townstvp • proposed to be rezoned: A. The Sitoorvioor's Ptat of Tochtend located on toe north and east shores of LMo Guernsey Lake, from "RL-2" to -RL-1". B. The unplatted percale bordered on toe north by Kaier Rood, on too souto by LMo Guernsey 023X211 -00,028X211-10,028-010-20 and 028X210X20, and bordered on the northeast by tex iynMctenn no. 0BS-O12-3O, and bordered on the east by tax idontiheation parcel no. 02815. Tax identification parcel noe. 300X201-01.300X202-60.300X260X20 and gaps of tend In tooir vicinity bordered on the south by Tretts End. on too west by Rees Rood, and on toe east by too norto by Treks End. on too oast by too oast section Hne. on too west and south by tex idenMcafon no. 315-180X20. from *AR* to *RL-1*. 7. Diane Shores Ptet located along toe south shore of LMe Guernsey Lake, from *RL-2* to •RL-1*. Unplatted land on too souto and coal shore of LMo Guernsey Lake tor a ctepto of 300* from too shore, lying between Diana Shores Ptet in Land Sectnn 20 and Tochtend Ptat in Land Section 17. from *RL-2" to "RL-1*. The tollowing land in Land Section 18 of Hope Township « proposed to bo rozonod: A. Sunny Shore Ptat located on the north shore of LMe Guernsey Lake, from “RL-2* to "RL- C. D 9. B Land bordered on too north by Kottor Road, on the south by UMo Guernsey Lake, on too oast by Lot 11 of Sunny Shore Ptat and on the west by too west line of tax iderutocetton par­ cel no. 018-007-23. from “AR* to *RL-1*. C. Tax iderteficakon parcel nos. 018-013-00 and 013-014-00 lying along too north shore of LMo Guernsey Lake, bordered on too north by Kottor Road, on too oast by too east section Ano. on too souto by LMo Guernsey Lake, and on toe west by Lot 1 of Sunny Shores Ptat, from *AR* to •RL-1”. D Lots 23, 38. 37. 33 Of Oekndge Shores Plat, as wefl as that portion of Lot 27 of Oakridge Shores Ptat located in Land Section 18. from too ~MHP Zorvng Dietnct Mobte Homo Park or Pier zoning classification to "RL-1*. 10. The tattooing lend in Land Section 19 of Hope Township e propoood to bo rozonod: A Thoee portions of Oakridge Shores Ptat and Bakor-Haas Ptat tocated in Land Section 19 of Hope Townetvp. from "RL-2* to "RL-1* 11. The ioAowing land in Land Section 20 at Hope Township is proposed to bo razoned: A. Guomeey Hightends Ptet and those portions of Oakndge Shores Plat. Baker-Haas Ptat and Diane Shores Ptat located in Land Section 20. from *f«.-2* to *RL-1". B All other land lying between Pico » sod and Lakeside Dnvo not in too plats ratorencod in Item "A* mmodiateiy above. This land is bordered on too west by too west section Hne and Lakeside Drive, on too east by Pike Road, on too north by Dena Shores Ptet and P*e Rood, and on too souto by Guernsey Lake .oad. from "AR" to "RL-1" C Tax MenMcsbon parcel nos. 020-030-00. 020-030-10. 020-030-20. 020031-10. 020036­ 00. and 020037- 00 bordered on too north by LMe Guomeey Lake, on too northwest by Diena Shores Plat on too west by Pike Road, on too souto by Guernsey Lake Road, and on too oast by too north-south 1/4 lino of too northwest 1/4 of Land Section 20 (excluding tax Ktenbhcaton parcel no. 020-031-00), from "AR" to "RL-1". D. Al land bordered on too north by Guernsey Lake Road, on too east by M-43 Hif^wrey. on too weet by Ctoverdole Lake, and on too souto by too Charles E. Kingsbury Park Ptet. from “AR* to "RL-1" E. The tend bordered on toe west by Igcwed Pte on toe north by Long Lake and a portion of igowid Ptet on the souto by Guernsey Lake Road and Cloverdale Ptet and the CK1S Trai. and on too east by too Michigan Department of Natural Resources access to Long Lake, from ’APT to "RL-1* F lax idonllficaton parcel no. 020-040-00 bordered an the north by Kingsbury Ptet. on too souto by Ctorardais Road on too west by Ctoverdolo Lake, and on the east by M-43 Hqhwey. from "AR" to "RL-1" D. Stevens Wooded Acres Plats No. 1 and 3. and Ook Openings PtaL from "RL-2* to "RL-1". F. The parcels bordered on toe souto by Woods Trai, on too northeast by Trek's End, on the "AR" to *RL-1*. 17. The tottowtog land in Land Section 32 of Hope Township is proposed to bo rezoned: A Tax identification parcel nos 032X209X20, 032X211X20 and 032-012-00 bordered on too norto by First Addition to Eddy's Beach Ptat. on the west by Wai Lake, and on the souto and oast by tax identification parcel no. 032X210X20, from *AR* to RL-1* B. Tax identification parcel noe. 255X202X20,255-002-50,120X212X20 bordered on too norto by Beechwood Drive, on the northwest and west by Cherry Lane, on too east by too oast sec­ tion lino, and on toe south by tax identification parcel no. 032X210-00, from *AR" to "F3.-1". 18. The IoAowing land in Land Section 33 of Hope Township ia proposed to bo rozonod: A lax identification parcel not. 255X202X20. 255X201-50, 255X201-60, 255X201X20, 250X246 ­ 00. 250-047X20 and 250X248X20 described generally as bordered on the norto by Beechwood Drive, on toe west by the west section Hne, on toe east by Eddy Rood, and on too souto and west by tax identification parcel no. 033-003-00, from "AR* to *RL-1*. B. Tax identification parcel nos. 250X220X20. 250X204X20 and 250X214X20 and too nortoemmoct 23V of tax identification parcel no. O33X2O7XX2 described as 231’ south from Eddy’s Addition to Pottawottemio Park Ptat souto of Harrington Road, bordered on too oast by too oast line of southwest 1/4 of Land Section 33. on toe west by north-south 1/4 Hne of south­ west 1/4 of Land Section 33. and on too souto by tax identification parcel no. C233X2O7X2O, from "AR" to "RL-1*. C. The parcel identified as "Gap-Eddy Estate* on the 1999 parcel map from Barry County Mapping Department, described generally as bordered on too west by Eddy Road, on too north by Eddy’s Addition to Pottawottamie Park, on toe east by north-south 1/4 Ano of the southwest 1/4 d Land Section 33. and on too south by oast-west 1/4 Hne of Section 33. from "AR"to*RL-1*. 19. The toAowtog land to Land Section 34 of Hope Township ia proposed to bo rozonod: A. The tend in L« id Section 34 generally described as bordered on toe north and northwest by Big Cedar Utiro Drive and on toe souto and east by Big Coder Lake, and on northeast by too norto. east and west borders of tax identification parcel no. O34X213XX2. from "RL-2* to •rl r. 20. The amendment ol Sections 9.1 A 10.2.E. 13.4.C. 13.6A 13.6.C. 13 6A 153A 153.B and 16.4 ol the Hope Townehip Zoning Ordinance to odd reference to toe propoood "RR* Rural Residential Zoning District. 21. The amendment of too Hope Townstvp Zoning Map eo as to add reference to toe proposed *RR* Rural Resktentiol Zoning District 22 The amendment of Section 2.1 of the Hope Tnwnef^ Zoning Ordinance so as to add a defini­ tion of "Boot Launchng Faciibes*. 23 Ttw anwndnwnt at the Hapa Tawnariip Land Uw Plan K> as to add rstaranca to ria prapoaad •AR" Rural Regslantol Zonrig Dntnct » ria l«l of zotmg distnet daaallcatrana ancompaaaod wrthn ria •RuraT and Taka’ Land Use Plan dasallkalions. Wrtoan comments w« be renewed from any rMtoalad paraona concammo the loregoing by rie Hope Towneti*, dark at ria Townehip Haa at any time taring regular busmess hours up to ria dele ol the heanng and may further be rocerrad by rie Planning Commission at rie hearing The Hope TownsNp Planning Commiarion and Township Board reserve the nght to make changes in rie above-monooned proposed revwons at or followa-g rie pubic hearing. Anyone nterasled in rariewatg rie proposed new updated Land Use Plan and proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments andw rie exetmg Zonrig Ordnance and Land Uso Plan partnent lo the above may examine a copy of rie same at rie Hope Townehn Haa during regular busriees hours ol regular busnaee days hereafter unM the time ol the hearing and may further examine rie same at rie pttlic Hope Townshn w« provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and sennees. such as signora tar rie heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed matonal being considered at rie hearing, to IndMduab with dwabOries at rie hearing upon seven (7) days' nonce to rie Hope Townsfvp Clerk. IndMduals wkh dwatxMies requmng auxXiary aide o> eervioos should contact rie Hope Townehip Clerk at rie addreea or teiephone number hosed below. Sylvia W. Forster. Clark HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S SIM3 HicriMy Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 946-2464 Men's High Games A Series - P. Scobey 238; G. Heard 233-620; D. Morgan 199-572; L. Johnson 200; D. Malyneik 192; M. Yost 221; J. Bartimus 192-553; D. Clare 147; D. Conner 181; M. Christiansen 176. Women's High Games A Series - J. Stceby 148; V Thompson 158; J. Clements 212; A. Walden 168; S. Brimmer 499; B. Wilkins 204. Munday Mixers T M Lassies 50. B A R Testing 48; Bud­ weiser 44; Dewey Y Auto Body 43.5; Hast­ ings Bowl 41.5; Kelley's Keglers 38.5; Rowdie Giris 38; Girrbachb 36; Basket Babes 35; Whispering Waters 34; Gutter Gals 29.5. High Games A Series - S. Moore 157; M. Wieland 193; B. Keeler 194-534; N. Hook 198-507; E. Mays 164; S. Lancaster 203; P. Mulford 16-1381; D. Dutcher 187­ 466; L. Friend 160; D. Kelley 186-492; R. Hawkins 141; R. Pins 147-435; D. Bums 134-351; B Anders 213-511; V. Carr 197; C. Warner 174; J. Carpenter 170-466; J. Solmes 222-512; P. Cooley 159-399; C. Beckwith 158; R. Shapley 188-506. Sunday Night Mised Thunder Alley 43; Matrix 42; Sunday Snoozers 41; Red Dog 39; Happy Hookers 38.5; All-4-Fun 38; 4 Horsemen 37; Double KY 35.5; Lucky Strikes 35; B.S.ers 333; We're OK 31; Three Froggen 31; Friends 30; Rock Bottom 29.5; Bud Light 20. Womes’s High Genres 4k Series - S Vandenburg 242-599; E. Hammontree 206­ 553; J. Buckner 228-553; L. Falconer 191­ 512; V McLeod 190-498; L. Boze 150-409; W. Miller 132-393; L Rentz 133-379; K. Becker 225; L. Barnum 187; K Freeman 185; D Dutcher 184; D. Gray 166; S. Snider 157; S. Cross 154; A. Hubbell 154; C. Buckley 129; S. Smith 115. Men's High Games 41 Series - G. Sny­ der 221-618: B. Hubbell 212-610; CW Simpson 186-528. S. Kralhnan 202-512; P. Key 162-445; C. Shook 227; B Falconer 218; B Allen 213; M. Cross 210; D. Key 204; C. Pennington 204; B. Rentz 199; A. Thompson 193; E. Behmdt 192; K. Young 187; R. Bose 153. Thursday Mised King Pins 54 1/2; Varneys 44; Oops 43; Just Us 40; Red Eyes 37; Goon Squad 32 1/2; Question Marks 32; Brown and Sons Encav. 30; Hastings Bowl 30; Middle Lak­ ers 27; Bull Dog 6; Team 12 2. Womens Good Games aad Series - S. Brown 155-459; T. Clark 189-493; B. Sex­ ton 152-432; O. Gillons 190-474; I. RuthnifT 156-444; H. Service 179-480; B Anderson 142-354; C. Lewis 124-323: D. Tiffxny 122; S. Teunncscn 139; C. Etta 120; C. Swiaktmas 146; C. Service 142; J. Mvsar 125; J. Anderson 97. . Mens Good Games and Series - B. Kir­ by 236-572; M. Zimmerman 176-455; J. Jacobs 181-517; C. VanHouten 199-587; T. Osborne 114; C. Haywood 167; M. Ander­ son 134; T. Peake 149; C. Leonard 154. Friday Night Mixed Cook/Jackson 53-23; Ten Pins 51-25; Four Cylinders 45-31; Viatec 44-32; Brush Works 44-32 Bad Habit II 44-32; Headb Out 41-35; Beer Me 38 1/2-37 1/2; All But One 37-39; No Whiners 37-39; Lite Com­ ers 36-10; Mercy 34-42; Ramblers 34-42; Rocky 4 33-43; We Don't Care 32-M; No Name Yet 31-45; Teddy Bears 27 1/2-48 1/2; The Scouts 24-52. Ladies Good Games and Series - M. Martin 185; S. Keeler 199-550; M. Blankenship 164; K. Perry 215-576; D. Mays 181; D. Bartimus 224-516; S. VanDenburg 225-632; N. Secord 173; C. Cov­ ey 168; K. Becker 242-554; T. Pennington 197-503; S. Marsh 147; L. Gray 131; E. Ulrich 182-471; J. Lancaster 167-461; E. Johnson 182-510. Mens Good Games aad Series - S. Peabody 220-648; E Keeler 224-619; B. Madden Sr. 193; R. Fay 203; J. Mays 208; J. Bartimus 185; M. Lydy 225-543; T. Heath 190; R. Ripley 225; D. Tinkler 195; R. Roush 197; A. Taylor 212-560; B. Keeler 243; M. Martin 202; B. Madden. Jr. 192; H. Pennington 207-590; D Marsh 207-579; C. Gray 213; K. Ramey 185; W. Gillons 163; J. Jacobs 193; K. McDonald 157; W. Brodock 221-557; B. RuthrufF205; Di Service 235­ 575; T. Ramey 167. Senior Citizen’s Weiland 49.5-22.5; Nash 45-27; Kucmpel 43.5- 28.5; Jestek 43-29; Schlachter 41-31; Woodmansee 40.5-32.5; No One Senior 39.5- 32.5; Hall 39-33; Snyder 38-34; Friend 36-36; Brewers 35.5-36.5; Moucoults 33-39; Girrbachk 30.5-41.5; MMS 29-43; Lethcoe 27-45. Womens High Game - H. Service 210; B. Moore 234; M. Wieland 163; S. Merril 195; R Mulford 162; B. Moore 160; C. Stu­ art 92; R. Murphy 170; S. Fen..ington 185; G. Otis 179; M. Matson 171. Womens High Series - H. Service 512; M. Wieland 471 ;S. Merril 485; S. Penning­ ton 503; G. Otis 470. Men's High Game - N. Thaler 200; B. Adgatc 177 D. Hall 173; K. Schantz 169," W. Birman 188; W. Woodmansee 162; R Terpening 174; G. Forbey 174; C. Haywood 175; C. Jesiek 171; B. Terry 180; J. Keller 186; G. Waggoner 181; R. Nash 16$ R. Schlachter 178. Men's High Series - N. Thaler 531; B. Adgate 477; D. Hall 478; W Birman 486; W. Woodmansee 459; G. Forbey 472; C. Haywood 453; C. Jesiek 456; B. Terry 497; J. Keller 506; G Waggoner 517; R. Nash 576; R. Schlachter 506. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 20. 2000 - Page 15 Exchange Young Citizens of the Month announced Mortgage Foreclosure Robert A. Tremain A Associate*. PC ta a debt coRector and wo are attempting to cortect a debt and any tn tonnation obtained wttl be used tor that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DANIEL L MOON ANO ANGELA H MOON. HUSBAND AND WIFE to THE PROVIDENT BANK. AN OHIO BANKING CORPORATION Mortgagee dated November 12. 1998. and recorded on De­ cember 4, 19M. aa 01021 Mi Berry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of fifty two thousand five hundred seven and 02/100 dotara (662.507 02). motadmg mterest at 9 750% per annum. w«h adjustable rale nder Under toe power of sale contained in said mortgage and toe statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given toat said n^rtgage wfl be foreclosed by a safe of the mort­ gaged premises, and some part of ton. a! pub­ lic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, HaeOngs. Ml, at 1.00 p m on February 24. 2000 Sato premises are s«uated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA, BARRY County. Michigan and are de­ scribed aa: THE EAST 220 FEET OF THE NORTH 240 FEET OF THE EAST 16 02 CHAINS OF THE NORTH 24 92 CHAINS OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades tor January are David Cole and Ceaira Davis, with teacher Don Schils. Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens ot the Month for January as selected by the Exchange Club ol Hastings, are Carrie Eagle and Justin Carroll, shown with teacher Jamie Murphy. Jennifer Johnston was selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizen ot the Month for January at St. Rose School. He Is shown here with teacher Diane Brighton. Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors tor January from the Exchange Club of Hastings are Stephanie London, Cody DePew, Jeremy Lockwood, assistant Principal Mark Martin, Samantha Sleevi, Elizabeth Shater and Jon Hurless. boned to accordance «wto 1948CL 600 3241 (a) n DATED: January 20. 2000 THE PROVIDENT BANK 401 Souto Oto Woodward Avenue Brmmgham. Mi 46000-66616 (2/10) THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATIOM WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE OWau* haa Man nwfla 1012400. Bury Carty RaocrdA. Mlavgwi. and was aialwurt Dy aaxt mongagaa to lw COUN- camber 21.1990. in Uber 1039384, Barry County Star Elementary's Young Citizen of the Month for January is McKenzie Densmore, shown here with teacher Julie Carlson THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND 26/100 Mrs (660.615 26) nctudmg mtereat 7.5OON per annua, mgs, ML al 1.00 p m . on February 24. 2000 WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan. and are A Parcel of Land to toe Northwest 1/4 of esc oomar ot aaad Sacbon 22 of aagavWig. thane* Eaal 4 Rofla 12 low 4 t,7 ■Khaa.wwicaSaah ia 1/2 Rofla. Oww* waas 4 Rofla. 12 M 4 1/2 irwhaa thane. North IS 1/2 1946CL FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Central Elementary s Young Citizens ot the Month tor January, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from fett) Dakota Storey. Joel Kersjes and Mike Bekker. with teacher Michelle Benningfietdt. 30150 Telegraph Rost Suda 100 Btogfwn Forma. Ml 48025 F6O0M1112433 Chris Wymer, shown here with teacher Eleanor Vonk and Principal Jerry Mueller, is Young Citizen of the Month for January from Pleasantview Elementary School program has be cancelled The An Probate Court NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Hastings Kiwanis Club presents a... WORM TRAVEL SERIES Safe Investing With A Great Rate fected by the following The dacedent, whose last known address was 6265 Thomapple Lake Road. 0161. Nashville. Ml 49073. died ICVI7/99 An instrument dated 0923'97 has been admitCreditors of the oeceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred representative. Robert E Barnhart. 6265 Thor­ napple Lake Road. 0161. Nashvile. Ml 49073, or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Courthouse. Ste 302. 220 W. Court St . Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Narrated by. Rick Howard Western Europe Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Friday, January 21 • 7PM Hastings Central School Auditorium 11 Month Certificate of Deposit' 6.01% A.P.Y. $500.00 Minimum Deposit Sponsored By J Ad Graphics Member FDIC As always. For Your Listening Pleasure Entertainment Before the Travel Show Begins and At Intermission. >l»S ** $7100 TIckM. N thereafter assigned and distributed to the per­ sons entitled to It. Robert 0. Chaesman (P24961) 1440 Peck St. P.O Box 27 Muskegon. Ml 49443 (1/20) (231) 726-4861 EJJaTIONAL NEXTEL-CELLULAR PAGING - INTERNET $9.99 PER MONTH 945-3437 [Hastings tongs com Gun Lake Office '•Yayland. lActvgan 795-7H6 or 792-4406 Assignee by an assignment dated September 30. 1998. which was recorded on November 13. 1998. to Document 01020850. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEV­ ENTY-NINE AND 26/100 dollars ($67,279 26). in­ cluding interest at 8.625% per annum mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mod- venue, at toe Barry County Courthouse to Hast­ ings, Ml at 1.00 p.m.,on February 3. 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan and are described as Lot 36. 38 and 44 of WMwood. Ptat accordrig to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded to Uber The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) one source LIMITED TIME OFFER UNLIMITED INTERNET ACCESS ionab< **"» cwl Sacurty No. 3S3-24-72S2 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANT INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark A Eyer and Lon B Eyer husband and wile (original mortgagors; to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, uated Sep­ tember 29, 1995. and recorded on October 10. 1995 to Uber 642. on Page 108. Barry County Records. Michigan. and was assigned by mesne CALL ABOUT THE NEW NEXTEL PROMOTIONS FEATURING UUMINTED FREE INCOMING CALLS! $.97 PER MINUTE LONG DISTRANCE PROGRAM 1-888-244-8206 abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. to which case the redemption period Dated December 23. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1303 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ria 0990202098 Ravens (1-20) �Page 10 - The Hastings B»mner - Thursday. January 20. 2000 COURT NCUUS A num who took advantage of a troubled 14year-old girl when he sexually abused her at least six times between July and Oc­ tober of last year was ordered to spend from 57 months to 15 years in prison Thursday when he was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court. Ruben Weston. 28, of Middleville origioally was charged with six counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct involving penetration with the girl and could have been ordered to spend life in prison on each count. Those charges were dismissed in ex­ change for his guilty plea to two lesser counts of third degree criminal sexual con­ duct. Weston reportedly had said he was in love with the girt and planned to many her, assistant prosecutor Vicky Alspaugh said. "What we have liere is a victim whose entire view of adult relationships has been skewed and her ability to form normal sex­ ual relationships in the future has been af­ fected by the defendant's actions," said Alspaugh. Weston had attempted to "shift the blame from himself" to the victim, added Alspaugh, which is "highly offensive to her, her family, myself and society." She added that Weston's remorse is more for his situation than for the victim. "He deserves severe, severe punishment for his actions." she said, adding that the victim is struggling with the "damage done to her emotionally and physically." Fisher added that the girl has been so psychologically damaged that prosecutors worked out the plea bargain lo avoid hav­ ing her testify m court. Defense attorney William Doherty, how­ ever, pointed out Weston's belief that the girt was also to blame. "The pre-sentence report indicates that the victim never had any before contact, that she was pure and so on," said Doherty. "It is our understanding that this young lady ran away from her father to come to Michigan and is much more sophisticated." "Are you saying this little girt is a slut and that’s why be took advantage of her?" Fisher asked. "No, I'm trying to put it a little more delicately," said Doherty. "He knows what he did was wrong. I don't want the court to DID YOU KNOW that you can own a 1300 sq. ft. home for less than you pay ta rent?? 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Bank FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one e< our many repaaaaaaed hamrr Payments leas than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-898-968-7376. believe my client look an individual who didn’t have previous experience before this situation. We don't have a victim here who is unsophisticated and naive." "1 guess that fits his basic position that its her fault he finds himself in this posi­ tion," said Fishcr Weston had contended when questioned b’ investigators that the girt initiated the ccntact. "I'm really sorry any of this happened,” said Weston in court. "There's nothing 1 can do lo change it. I'm not going to say I didn't make a mistake. Pm sorry for it." "You could have done things far differ­ ently," said Fisher. "You should have pro­ vided guidance to this troubled girt instead of taking advantage of her." In other recent court business: • Jeremy Mix, 19, of Nashville was sen­ tenced to 2- to 22 1/2 years in prison on his conviction of second degree home inva­ sion and for being a habitual offender. He was also ordered io pay $4,448.56 in restitution, stemming from an incident in which he allegedly broke into a Nashville home on Nov. 26, 1999 Mix originally had been accused of committing seven counts of forgery, two counts of larceny in a building and one count of home invasion, according to the Nashville Police Department. Officers responded Nov. 24 to a Sherman Street home in reference to forgery of chocks. It was reported that between Nov. 26 and Nov. 29, the home was broken into again while the resident was out of town. Items taken from the home included a Notebook computer, VCR and a Sony Playstation. On Dec. 2, Mix was questioned and al­ legedly gave a confession to entering the residence and to stealing the checks on Nev. 9. 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"Mr. Mix does have a severe drug prob­ lem that landed him in court on a number of occasions," said Chtef Assistant Prose­ cutor Amy Kuzava in court Thursday. According to defense attorney Mark Doster. Mix "is a very likable, very bright individual," who has a problem with crack cocaine. "Other than that problem, he could be beneficial to society if he could get that under control." said Doster. Doster said Mix wants to take advantage of possible drug rehabilitation services of the Michigan Department of Corrections. "It’s a very sad day, Mr. Mix," said Fisher. "I hope you decide this is the low point in your life and make some changes. You have to get off drugs." Fisher said he would recommend a boot camp program for Mix. • Sir Scott Smith, 55, of Delton, pleaded no contest to a charge of possession with intent to deliver marijuana in exchange for all remaining charges being dismissed at the time of his Jan. 27 sentencing. Smith also agreed to settle a civil prop­ erty forfeiture case with the Barry County Prosecutor's office for $ 18,000. In exchange for the cash, all of his prop­ erty and assets previously seized by author­ ities will be returned to him as part of the settlement agreement to dissolve the seizure order. Smith was arrested by the Barry County Sheriffs Department after a Sept. 3 raid on his Oak Road property where authorities confiscated mot*, than 100 mature, mari­ juana plants worth $107,000. Officers raiding the property had acted on a tip from the Prairieville Township Police Department. They also found about one pound of marijuana "packed to deliver" in­ side the home and a processing operation inside an outbuilding. Search warrants were also executed on safety deposit boxes belonging to Smith at National City Bank in Delton and First of America Bank in Richland where investiga­ tors found more than $14,000 cash and other property. The Barry County HEMP Team along with the Southwest Enforcement Team were on the scene more than 20 hours gathering and destroying the plants. Smith tendered his plea as part of a plea agreement for a recommendation from the Prosecutor's Office of no more than 60 days in jail. • Jack Dana Redman, 35, of Delton, who pleaded guilty to breaking and entering the Dowling Corner Store on Aug. 30, 1999, was sentenced to six months in jail and three years on probation. He was also ordered to pay restitution of $500 and any additional restitution to be determined by the probation department. He was also ordered to pay $1,000 in fines and costs. "Mr. Redman has a serious substance abuse problem, which has led hm to be in­ volved in a number of offenses," said Kuzava. Redman also recently served time in the Kalamazoo County Jail for similiar of­ fenses in that county. "I think you should understand the situatio you are in," said Fisher to Redman. "I should probably be sending you lo prison. If you keep using crack cocaine, that's ex­ actly what I'm going to do." • Bruce Marcus Ellis Jr., 42, of Battle Creek, was sentenced to spend four months in jail with credit for 10 days served and that last three months suspended if he is successful on probation. Ellis pleaded guilty to resisting and ob­ structing police officers, a misdemeanor, in exchange for four felony charges of assault with a dangerous weapon (automobile), fleeing and eluding, malicious destruction of property and operating under the influ­ ence of alcohol being dismissed. The charges stem from an incident in Johnstown Township Aug. 16, in which he was accused of driving recklessly while drunk and attempting to kill his girlfriend and son when he drove over his son's foot. "It certainly appears that most of his troubles are a result of his abuse of alco­ hol," said Kuzava. According to defense attorney Micheel McPhillips, Ellis has been undergoing substance abuse and psychological counselitq, ’nd is taking anger management classes at Fieldstone Center in Battle Creek. "He has to take alcohol and drug tests two times a week to be able to see his son," said McPhillips. Ellis said he felt putting him jail would put a burden on the facility. "And, Td be missing out on my counsel­ ing," he said. "The probation department is very con­ cerned about the behavior you engaged in when you were drunk," said Fisher. "I think it's important to impress upon you there are consequences for your actions." He was ordered to spend one year on pro­ bat ion and to pay $250 court costs and a $150 forensic fund fee. • Eugene Gibson, 37. of Hastings, was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 154 days served on his conviction of proba­ tion violation. Gibson was on probation for a previous third offense drunk driving conviction. According to Kuzava, Gibson has failed to report to his probation agent. "1 don't even know where he's been," said probation officer Eric Bastien. According to attorney Tia dcGoa, Gibson has made several attempts to report, but has been involved in a termination hearing involving his children and he has been working on recovering from an injury. "He understands what he's done and asks for a two-week adjournment of his sentence until after the termination hearing," said dcGoa. Fisher denied the request for adjourn­ ment. "I'm trying to make everybody happy," said Gibson. "The Friend of the Court, my wife, the court. I'm stressed out I haven't seen my children since a lighter was thrown into a fire and burnt my little girl. Since then. I haven't been able to see my kids. I guess this is the way society is go­ ing to treat men.” Fishcr pointed out to Gibson, however, that the consequences arc the result of his own actions and cited Gibson's criminal record, which includes a breaking and enter­ ing, an attempted breaking and entering, and four drunk driving offenses "including this one," Fisher said. "You can blame everyone else if you want to or you could look at yourself and take responsibility for your own actions," Fisher said. "I'm sorry you have to follow the rules of probation. I'm sorry it's loo hard for you.” Gibson will be unsuccessfully discharged from probation after his release from jail. And, a new probation violation petition, dated Dec. 13, was dismissed. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 20. 2000 - Page ’7 MDOT says M-37 won’t be four lanes any time soon by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Michigan Department of Transporta­ tion does not plan changes along the M-37 comdor soon, hut local planning can help to further improvements on state thorough­ fares, local citizens and planners learned from Kitty Rothwell on Jan. 11. Rothwell is the regional M-DOT repre­ sentative for this area. She works in Mar­ shall at the Transportation Service Center and is the designated person to talk to about local roads, and obtaining grants for various transportation related projects The Infrastructure Action Group of the OUR-Land Committee brought in Roth­ well to answer questions about the M-37 corridor from Kent County south to Hast­ ings. The regional planner for M-DOT is Connie Morrison, who may be coming to speak with the infrastructure group next month. Rothwell explained that M-DOT does not have plans to widen M-37 south of Middleville. Four lanes on M-37 are planned south of M-6, the Southbelt interchange, north of Caledonia. She said once M-6 and the M­ 37 interchange are in place, M-DOT will conduct another study to determine what is needed south of that area, but a study of M­ 37 south of Middleville is not anticipated. Rothwell said all M-DOT planning deci­ sions are determined by volume of traffic. Her office reported later traffic volumes be­ tween Middleville and the M-37 and M-43 intersection, based on a 24-hour, year-round survey in 1998 were an average of 8,400 vehicles per day. Dennis Kent, planner from the Grand Rapids office of MDOT also reported traffic volumes on M-37 were at 21,900 per day near 28th Street. At 36th Street, counts were at 19,800, and reduced to 16,000 around 84th Street. In the vicinity of the Barry-Kent county line, counts were around 13,800, and around 11,400 just north of Middleville. Going toward Hastings from Middleville, traffic volume increases again to 10,200, and between Wal-Mart and Kmart, it reaches a 15,400 volume. Volumes change seasonally and from year to year. No volume was given as a standard for a decision to widen a highway. Local planners in the group said they arc seeing an increase of rezoning requests from agricultural zoning to other uses along M-37 between Middleville and Hast­ ings. indicating increased use of the high­ way. Owen Jones, a planning commissioner for Rutland Township, said if adequate set­ backs for a highway were established before development began, it ’vould save M-DOT a lot of money wl.cn the time comes to widen or build a highway. Rothwell said local planning can begin now, but MDOT will not formally be in­ volved. However, discussion revealed the advan­ tage to a community to plan in advance is that planning can reduce costs. If project expenses for land acquisition by MDOT are reduced. MDOT will be more inclined to consider the improvements on that portion of the highway, to the benefit of the com­ munity, when the time is right. Failure to plan could result in future road improvements being so expensive they would be prohibited, and in MDOT placing priority on projects someplace else. Once a project is being considered by MDOT, and expansion beyond the current road bed is planned, public meetings must be held lo allow public input into the pro­ ject. Rothwell said said it takes years from the beginning to the completion of a major project. Discussion indicated communities which have had a plan for infrastructure and high­ ways have a better chance of influencing MDOT decisions, even though the agency must operate within limited pcrameters. Dick Schuster, a retired Circuit Court judge, said communities may fight for what they want in court if necessary, with a better chance to win. He said if people fight MDOTs decisions in court, MDOT must prove necessity in order to condemn property to put a project through. He said if a community has a good plan with good ideas, it was worth going to bat for it. Rothwell agreed when a community does anticipate future needs and establishes setbacks along a major corridor, the process needs to begin 15 to 20 years before a pro­ ject begins, if possible, and the eventual costs of the project are reduced when this has been done. WRESTLERS, continued from page 11 Hastings' second place finish was the result of many of its wrestlers tallying points. The Saxons who wen! 3 1 for the day were Shaun HoHars at 215. Nick Nyssen at 112, Mark Peake at 125 and Chris Brown al 130. Hollars was pinned by Rockford's David Laninga in 1:34 but won a 15-7 decision against Wayland's Curt Hall, won by forfeit versus Belding's Bill Frcehan and beat Delton's Jeff DeGoedc with a 9-1 decision. Nyssen lost a 20-4 decision to Rockford's Nate Roersma, but pinned Delton's John Termeer in 3:20, Wayland's Jon Homrich in 2:17 and Belding's Ben Blasius in 44 seconds. Peake's efforts included a 3:30 pin over Wayland's Bnan Wilson, a 6-4 loss to Rockford's Joe Swendrowski, a 3:08 pin against Belding's Tony Kropf and a 14-5 decision over Delton's Joel Crookston Brown's wrestling day consisted of a pin over Rockford's Brandon Cook in 3:59, a pin over Way land's Dan Skelton in 1:03, a win by default against Belding's Jeff Albert and a 16-0 loss to ncroen. Goggins also praised the mat work of McCarty at 275 and Jeremy Bishop at 135. Bishop managed two pins in his four matches, while McCarty lost just once and had a pin in 1:20 against Belding's Joe Armour and beat Rockford's Josh Somsel on a 5-2 decision. "McCarty had a good match and had just one loss to Ferris." Goggins said. "Bishop has been wrestling well the entire week." The Sixdn team found itself with a couple more heahhy bodies Saturday and expect that the starting lineup soon will be even more together. "We’re a little bit better, but Keller (Joe Keller who wrestles at 189) is uut for awhile, (although) Rob Lee and Sam Stafford will soon be back," Goggins said. "We're young, bu. we should be getting better." "It was a great improvement and it was the first varsity tournament for a couple of our wrestlers." Tabor said. "A couple of our kids arc still sick including three of our anchors." Post Season Tournaments: Hastings High School will be the site of three post season Michigan High School Athletic Association mat tournaments. The district team tournament will be Thursday, Feb. 17 at 6 p.m., the district individual tournament will be Saturday, Feb. 19 and the regional team tournament will be Wednesday. Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. HASTINGS 4 Kitty Rothwell Many highways include right of ways that are only 66 feet wide, or 33 feet from the center. A report from her office slated the right of way distances vary from 33 feel lo 65 feet from the center line along the M­ 37 highway between the Kent-Barry county line and the M-37 and M-43 intersection. When roadways are expanded, cither three or five lanes are usually added, requiring a minimum of 120 feet (or 60 feet from the center) up to 150 feet, depending on the ter­ rain. Right of ways from the center lometimes vary. M-DOT does not move cemeteries, and must go around them, requiring widening into the space owned across the road. Utilities can usually run within the MDOT right of way. However, if utilities must be relocated for any reason, the party requesting the change must bear the ex­ pense. Bike paths are also often located within widened shoulders of roadways. When widening a highway means cutting into the front yard space of homes along that road, there is often a reduction in the value of the property, even if the house remains. Schuster said if setbacks require homes be built 150 feet away from the center line, the resident might not have to move when a road is widened, but the shortened yard area could mean a reduction in value of the home, and a percentage settlement amount would compensate the owner. He thought the setbacks being set along M-37 at pre­ sent should be 175 feet from the center line. Sometimes increased traffic also means a decline in home value. Some homes along M-37 in northern Caledonia Township are being replaced and/or re-zoned for other uses where the road is being widened. The least costly solution for everyone is for communities to plan for setbacks that arc deep enough. There is likely to be resistance to chang­ ing the setbacks by existing property own­ ers. Some unbuilt lots may be loo small to build on while still observing new set­ ! Kks. "Shifting zoning may shift properly val­ ues." Acting Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said. People living in pre-exist­ ing homes can be grandfathered in. He said planning and zoning changes can be made and planners are not required lo compensate anyone. The best solution is to rezone soon enough not to create hardships, he said. Rothwell gave many examples of state projects too numerous to include here, but amounting to hundreds of millions of dol­ lars. Studies to begin a project cost mil­ lions as well. Environmental impact statements can take 10 to 20 years to com­ plete. Rothwell said having so much time and cate money elsewhere. A lot of money is required to maintain the roads already in place. Rothwell said the goal of M-DOT is lo have 90 percent of the roads in good or fail condition by 2007. Brad Lambert, who works for the Barry County Road Commission, said the four cent gas lax increase docs not keep up with inflation. He said in the 1960s, the state had lots of money to build roads, and now it was hard to maintain them. Rothwell said there arc barriers to work­ ing with local communities. Eighty per­ cent of funding comes from federal sources. M-DOT must abide by federal guidelines in order to pay for the project and use its own studies and plans and not those done by other agencies, even when a community has plans involving the same road. Another problem is M-DOT officials cannot make many promises to a commu­ nity when they try to work together. Money has been withdrawn by the feds in the past for projects M-DOT thought would go through. Money is very slow in coming once promised. Rothwell explained advance acquisitions by MDOT arc not considered, even though hindsight indicates money could have been saved. Circumstances change in 20 years from when a previous study indicated prop­ erty might be needed. Mistakes have been made, with M-DOT stuck with land it can­ not use, Rothwell said. In addition, build­ ing standards can change, making advance improvements obsolete. Even though M-DOT ends up paying lop dollar to complete a project by the time it is officially planned, there seems to be few ways to avoid this Rothwell explained, when several people pleaded for a means for joint planning in highway projects. Owen Jones asked for written informa­ tion from M-DOT which would offer ideas so planners could "plan smarter." Windshield Replacement Burkey Sales & Service, Inc. Others said it would help lo know what M-DOT considers to be better setback guidelines, ways to create access drives, and in some cases plan for bypasses or for ac­ cess out of busy areas with a signal. Rothwell thought MDOT planner Morri­ son might be able to provide such informa­ tion. Roger Vilmont asked if it was not pos­ sible to change the way corridors are planned, with communities and M-DOT working together to plan up to 40 years ahead. He suggested there might be ways of ideritifyii^ (he raClA. the-zdhiftg. the UA Gull Lake. Eventually plans would extend a trail from Richland to Yankee Springs. These requests can be made until December for the year 2002. There arc numerous ideas for bike paths, which would interconnect. Priority is given to those which would link to a larger network or to recreational areas Enhancement grants require matching funds be provided by a lax paying or rais­ ing municipality. The money is raised through federally funded T-21 gas taxes. The local commu­ nity also matches the grant by a certain amount, from 20 to 50 percent. The greater percentage in the match, the better is the chance to get the grant, Rothwell said. She sometimes applies for such grants directly. MDOT matches the funds by about 20%. Even when approved, it takes a long time for the money lo come. Considerations are made for projects that are connected with trails, historic preserva­ tion or wildlife mortality reduction. Natural beauty roads, recreational routes, heritage roads and historic routes, receive special consideration in road repairs. Chief Noonday Road is one, but since it is 17 miles from the Allegan County line to Hastings, only surface repairs and guardrails will be improved. The Infrastructure Action Group is one of four action groups organized within the OUR-Land Committee (an acronym for * *Our Ulfimatc” Resource" Land)’ The backs, and the infrastructure expected in the future. "We're not planning on getting married, but we'd like to think about getting en­ gaged," Vilmont quipped, making a case for MDOT working with local communi­ ties. "We have to change the mold." he said. Rothwell suggested the best M-DOT can offer to local communities is advice for prudent planning. One area the agency would like to work with community plan­ ners on is for zoning and access manage­ ment to cut down on the number of drive­ ways onto a major road. Some communities hire their own con­ groups are trying to help educate, inform and get public discussions and interest growing about planning issues within Barry County to effect change. There is a goal to promote intercooperation between different governing agencies, and to bring information to educate area residents about current findings and legislative develop­ ments impacting them. The OUR-Land Committee does not take a stand on any issue discussed by various speakers within that forum. The next OUR-Land meeting will be Jan. 27 at 5 p.m. at the Community Room of the Courts and Law Building. Inquiries may be directed to 945-9866. REGISTRATION NOTICE To the Qualified Electors of BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22,2000 Notice ts hereby grven that any legal voter living in the following Cities and Townships who is not already registered to vote may register with their respective Clerk on Monday, January 24.2000, THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, from 9 00 a m. until 5:00 p.m to be eligible to vote m the February 22, 2000. Presidential Primary Election REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED OTHER TB4ES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK TO RECEIVE AN ABSENT VOTER BALLOT CONTACT v cynop*is PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting January 12. 2000 at 7:30 p m. All Board members present Gary Newell. Commtssionef of Hastings State Police Poet present announced his candidacy for Slate Representative Department reports received and filed Heanng Scheduled for Cable Franchise Agreement for February 9. 2000 at 7 30 the next regular scheduled board meebng Approved appointment of two new part-time police officers Scott Forger and Marti D Doster Approved Environmental Rubber Recyclog tor Scrap Tre contractor Approved appointment of Timothy Johnson to Pine Lake Fire Dept Tabled insulation bids for Ptne Lake Fire Statxm & Townstup Hall Approved join* meeting with Barry Iwp and Four Township Water Resources Council to be scheduled Removed agricultural buildings from the permit application and Fee Schedule Approved bonding through Barry County Road Commission m the amount of $26.100 00 for the completion ot Enzian Hoad Approved list of outstanding Mis as presented Adjourned at 9 08 PM Assyna Twp. 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Ml 49058 Phone: 945-3443 Phone (616) 948-9690 (office) Phone (616) 945-3291 (home) Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 948-2268 Carlton Twp Clerk 85 Welcome Rd Normafean Nchots. Clerk (1 -20) sultants to study and plan for a corridor, even though M-DOT will do its own inde­ pendent study on a project. Private studies can tell planners how to plan for develop­ ment along the corridor, how to create par­ allel access drives, determine setback dis­ tances, etc. Communities also run into problems when improvements evolve over time built on previous decisions rather than correcting a problem, such as the 1930s sewer run­ ning down the center of M-37 in Caledo­ nia. The road was not always a stale -nad. Another problem can occur when plan­ ners respond to local neighborhood pres­ sures rather than consider changing needs for traffic safely. An example cited was the left turn across traffic on M-37 from Wal­ Mart in Hastings, where if a car turns right out of the shopping center, there is also no left turn onto Green Street at the light, which would provide a safer transit back to town. M-DOT can also offer communities en­ hancement grants for special projects, which can be applied for through the de­ partment. One project requested by Delton people is for a bicycle trail from Delton lo YOUR TOWNSHIP OR CITY CLERK LEGAL NOTICE Attested to by Uoyd Goy mgs Supervisor money committed to these long term pro­ jects is one reason it is so difficult to allo­ Cheryl Allen Phone (616) 367-4915 (office) Phone (616) 367-4094 (home) Maple Grove Twp Clerk Darlene Harper Orangeville Twp Clerk Janice C Uppert Yankee Springs Twp Clerk 284 N Boggs Rd Middleville. Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-9091 �PaQe 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 20. 2000 Man with liver disease gets 1-4 years in prison Shelly Salser Strf Writer A one- to four-year prison sentence handed down to a 19-year-old Middleville man with a life threatening liver disease Thursday may turn out to be a death sen­ tence. "They’re not going to give a liver to someone in there (prison),’’ Timothy Roy Fox told Judge James Fisher Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court. Fox was being sentenced on a larceny conviction in which he broke into a home in the 4000 Mock of Buehler Road Sept. 5. 1998 and stole $2 while looking for drugs He also was convicted of violating the probation he was serving on a 1997 home invasion conviction in which he broke into a home in the 9000 block of Adams Road and stole blank checks, which he later used to obtain $200. "He’s left the court with little choice other than a pnson term," said Chief Assis­ tant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "It’s abun­ dantly clear he's not going to be success­ ful." Fox originally was granted Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Status to give him a chance to keep the felony off of his record. The special status was revoked, however. by after he committed the two additional felonies and Fox was placed on house arrest for six months beginning last July 15. "I don't know how many breaks I've given you over the last two years," said Fisher to Fox. "It's the same story over and over and over: I've got liver problems, I can't do this or that.' You don't get a job, you don't go lo school, you committed an­ other criminal oTense, you continue to use drugs until you get kicked off the liver transplant list." According to court officials. Fox has failed to report to his probation officer for the last four months, has failed to pay his fines and costs and failed to appear for his original sentencing dale Dec. 16. Fox then became a fugitive and was ap- prehended by Rockford police Dec. 26 and turned over to Barry County authorities. Fox, who had been a liver transplant candidate on the University of Michigan Hospital's waiting list earlier this year, was removed from eligibility in June when he tested positive for marijuana. "You can’t work, but you can smoke pot," said Fisher, who exceeded the sen­ tencing guidelines because Fox was never sentenced for the 1997 home invasion. "You've been a total failure on probation." According to defense attorney Mark Doster, however. Fox again became eligi­ ble for the transplant waiting list recently when he produced two negative drug screens "which is what they wanted," said Doster. "Now, they're just waiting to see J-Ad Graphics web site ready J-Ad Graphics, publishers of the Banner. Reminder. Sun & News, Lakewood News and Maple Valley News, has launched a web site on the Internet at the beginning of this new year. Readers can access the site almost daily to get up to date information about local news stories, sports scores and advertise­ ments. 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Doster said after the sentencing that there is still hope Fox could receive a donor liver. “Ils my understanding that if he doesn't do a substantial amount of time in prison, he could get back on the list," said Doster. According to Doster, it’s possible that Fox could be eligible for parole in six to nine months and that his client has only 2 percent use of his liver. "I'd think he would need a liver as soon as possible." said Doster. "He was in worse shape the last two days than I’ve seen him." Howeve., according to University of Michigan Hospital Spokeswoman Kara Gavin, a prison sentence would not exclude someone from consideration for inclusion on the transplant waiting list. "Other medical factors, besides their pri­ mary condition, arc always considered," said Gavin. "I know it was stupid to not get in con­ tact with my probation officer," Fox told Fishcr Thursday. “I was sick and missed it. I asked someone to call for me and no one did." Fox claimed he couldn't pay his fines and costs to the court because "I only get so much from the state and th-’ goes to medi­ cal bills." He also claimed he spends $100 per month for rent which 'only leaves me $50 a month to live on. "I’ve stayed away from drugs and I haven't committed any more crimes," he said. ”1 know I screwed up, but if I could stay out and finish school, my dad offered to help me pay my restitution." Fisher said he was beyond caring about the fines and costs. "You haven't paid attention at all to the mlcs of probation," he said. Information regarding the University of Michigan's liver transplant list eligibility policy was not available by press time Fri­ day. 2000 GMC Sierra 1999 GMC Jimmy Financing as low os Rebates up to s3000°° includes GMC loyalty Certificate <8 Special Package allotment of Sierras on the way In Regular Cabs, Extended Cabs, 4x4's A Crew Cabs! ALL PRICES PLUS TAX. 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F-a f EfPf � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-01-27.pdf 597d8367476018dc5c1febc22dec4942 PDF Text Text Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HAS'”1*’5’ _____ 1ASTINGS THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2000 VOLUME 147, NO. 4 News Briefs: ANNER PRICE 50* Council may appoint city manager Feb. 14 by David T. Young Editor Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell asked the City Council Monday night to appoint Jeff Mansfield city manager, only two weeks after firing Howard Penrod from the same post. But council members said it was just too soon to make such a move and instead voted to hold a workshop on the question at 6 p.m. Monday. Feb. 14. Mansfield, who has been director of pub­ lic services since 1992 and deputy city manager since 1994. was named acting city manager Jan. 10 when the council decided against renewing Penrod's one-year con­ tract. His annual salary of $59,000 was el­ evated to $63,000. Campbell Monday night asked for a mo­ tion to drop the qualification of "acting" from the job, saying. "Jeff has assured us that he can handle the job." But just about all council members balked, saying they thought it was just loo soon. "This is nothing against Jeff," Joe Bleam said. "It just sees that it's rushing it a bit. We need lime to review whether it's a good move. It’s a little quick for me." Donald Spencer, the newest member of the council, agreed, saying. "Il has nothing to do with Jeff, but it's a position that wasn't on the (Jan. 24 meeting's) agenda," he pointed out. But Jaspersc said he did not wish to delay the appointment unnecessarily and agreed that Mansfield would good choice. He said he didn't want to wait six months be­ fore naming a full-fledged manager needs some thought." Barry Wood also concurred, saying. "I think Jeff is capable." but he thought more lime is needed. Robert May said. "I’d love to see Jeff do it (the city manager s job), but we need to look at everything... we need to deal with our appointments of city managers a little better... let's give it a few weeks." David J asperse brought up a virtual point "1 don't know what the concerns are. but 1 think we need to move forward," he added. Wood agreed. "There's no way I want to go six months." Campbell then tried to explain why he brought the matter up at the n>eeting so soon, the first session after the council dismissed Penrod. "I don't want to have to go out (and scarch)."he said. "1 would ask for the mo- of order "This (question of hiring a city manager) See MANAGER, continued page 2 It's time for a cool dip again The annual Polar Bear Dip once again will be a big part of the Gun Lake Wintertest celebration this Saturday. It appears that there will be wmtery conditions this time, as some festivals in the recent past have been plagued by lack of snow and cold. For details about the upcoming activities, look inside today's edition of the Banner. (File photo by Hardin) Former credit union mgr. sentenced for embezzlement by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A woman who used her position as man­ ager of a Hastings credit union to embezzle more than $300,000 to pay off gambling debts was ordered Thursday to spend more than two years in a federal prison without parole. Kimberly Sue Crockett, 36. of Kalama­ zoo. also was ordered to repay the entire amount to the National Credit Union Ad­ ministration. a federal agency that insures the Grand Valley Co-Op Credit Union on North Michigan Avenue. "That's a substantial embezzlement, even for us." said United States Attorney Tim VcrHey. who served as federal prosecutor on the case. "The judge made a point to say that he hoped someone would report this case in Hastings because it's a serious dis­ appointment the people of Hastings will have in the local bank (because of Crock­ ett)." United States District Judge Robert Holmes Bell also told Crockett that he hoped her case would serve as deterrent to others considering committing a similar crime, according to VerHcy. Crockett, who also worked as manager of the Kalamazoo branch, had been with the company for nearly 10 years, said credit union president Rose Shook. "The institution is financially sound and no customers lost any money as a result of this incident because we are federally in­ sured." said Shook. Crockett admitted in October to taking the funds from the accounts of an elderly woman and a local businessman over a pe­ riod of several months, apparently to pay off gambling debts. "Our investigation disclosed she had ac­ cess to customer accounts and zeroed in on one of an elderly lady who placed a great deal of trust in her." said VcrHey, an assis­ tant U.S. Attorney in Grand Rapids. "She look the money and used it for herself." VcrHey said the elderly customer was the first to spot a discrepancy in her monthly statements. "When she asked Miss Crockett about the discrepancy, she was told it was a com­ News Briefs Cappear on page 2) Barb and Lou Veenstra (center), were shown here celebrating the 100th anniversary of the store in Middleville in October 1998. With them here are Carol Roberts (left) and Nancy Cole. (staff) discovered the discrepancies in the accounts and inquired with Miss Crockett, she went to her attorney and turned herself in.” Her attorney, James Gouloozc, then con­ tacted the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Crockett cooperated, said VcrHey. "She said she just had bills to pay and she was going through a divorce," said VcrHey. "Wc learned that a lot of these bills were apparently related to gambling." Crockett was given a 20 percent rcduc- See EMBEZZLEMENT, cont. page 2 Pastoor’s ends family tradition J-Ad Graphics News Service After more than 100 years of service to Middleville. Pastoor’s Family Market next Monday will no longer be all in the fam­ (Additional} puter error and she was able to placate her," said VcrHey. “Later, when the other people ily The longtime grocery store is being sold by Lou and Barb (Pastoor) Veenstra. who owned the business for a dozen years, to Ralph Fahncr and Ransom Lcppink, both of whom own several other grocery stores elsewhere The new store, expected to open early next week, will be called the Mid­ dleville Market Place. What was known as Pastoor’s will be closed Monday for inventory and the final transactions for the sale will be completed with attorneys. Middleville Market Place could open as early as Tuesday, but plans are not firm as yet. The Vccnstras in October 1998 celebrated the Pastixir family's 100th year in the gro­ cery business in Middleville It was founded in 1898 by six Pastoor brothers and has remained in family hands all the years since. However, after Saturday, that record will come to an end. as Barb and Lou put in their last day. The market always has been closed on Sundays, but that policy may change with the new owners. Ralph Fahncr has been owner of three Ralph's supermarkets, one in Hopkins and two in Grand Rapids. Ransom Leppink owns three Lcppink's supermarkets, one each in Lakeview, Belding and Howard City. Lcppink's headquarters is in Lake­ view. Both of the new owners have been asso­ ciated with Spartan Stores, so the associa­ tion Pastoor’s has had with that distributor will continue. Lou Veenstra said he and his wife really don't have any major plans, except to "re­ tire and enjoy life a little." Noting that he is now 72 years old, "I liked the business so much that 1 kept on going (past the typ­ ical retirement age)." �Page 2 - The Hastings Bannt' - Thursday January 27 2000 MANAGER, continued from page 1 lion and support to be withdrawn and come back with this on the next meeting in February. "!l‘s my fault it's not on the agenda, but I'm not blind-siding you." David McIntyre agreed to rescind his mo­ tion and Donald Tubbs took back his sec­ ond. Tubbs said, however. "It's important to promote from within if you have some qualified for the job." Mansfield, when contacted the next morning, confirmed that he is interested in taking the job permanently, but was sur­ prised that it would be discussed so quickly after Penrod’s departure. "I told the mayor 1 would be interested, but I had no time frame in mind," he sa*d. "It didn't know how the council was going EMBEZZLEMENT, continued from page 1 lion in sentence because she accepted re­ sponsibility for the act, said VcrHey. Her total sentence is 30 months in a federal prison. There is only one federal prison in Michigan, located in Milan, said VcrHey, but he could not say whether Crockett would serve her time in Michigan or in an­ other state. The sentence hearing was held in United States District Court, western Michigan district, in Grand Rapids. //tote... News Briefs: Nominees sought for Miss Delton Nwmk*i lor Mm Dctaa MOO we bemg accepwd trough Frida,. Joa. Ik. Youa* women who aoead Detain KeUou High School in gndn 9-11, to approach it." Mansfield. 43. who has lived in Hastings since 1988, took over the director of public services job in 1992 from the retiring Mike Klovanich. He was named deputy city manager al the beginning of 1995, several months after Penrod became Hastings' first city manager. Mansfield earned a bachelor of science degree from Michigan Technological Uni­ versity in 1980 and a master of business administration degree from Lake Superior Stale University in 1988. When he came to Hastings, he first started work as a consulting engineer, with much of his work being done with the WDBC Group in Grand Rapids. He was elevated to acting city manager Jan. 10 after the council voted 5-4 not to renew Penrod's contract. Penrod assumed the post in September 1994 after Hastings voters agreed to charter revision, calling for change to the city manager form of gov­ ernment. Visit Us on the NET jadnews.com J-Ad Graphics web site ready J-Ad Graphics, publishers of the Banner, Reminder. Sun A News, Lakewood News and Maple Valley News, has launched a web slie oa the Internet at the beginning of this new Pt*Readers can access the site almost daily tn get up to date information about Iocs! news stories, sports Moras and advertisements. The address is www.jadaews.com. Please he sure to use the www. Those who want to send the news­ paper information, news items, letters to the editor faster than by fax or by “snail mail" may do so now by e-mail­ ing jndnew,*voyager.net. E-mails are encouraged, but return addresses and phone numbers oa the messages also are a good idea. too. Hastings mayor presents the “State of the Citv” by David T. Young Editor Gov. John Engler last week gave the State of the Stale address. President Clin­ ton is planning his last Stale of the Union address And Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell presented the Slate of the City address Monday night, maintaining that the city continues to be in good shape. Campbell pointed to positive develop­ ments such as anticipation of a new fire buck in July, a new school liaison officer in place, 90 percent occupancy in the Hast­ ings Industrial Incubator, two tenants al­ ready secured for the industrial park and a third is about to sign up, progress on the waste water treatment plant expansion. Tyden Park improvements, the Blair Street project and the campaign for a new library in full swing. Campbell, who is starting his second full four-year term as mayor, added that the library campaign has picked up $2 million in contributions. There arc plans to put a new facility near the Thomapplc River on the east side of the city. Library officials and supporters say the current building on Church Street across from the county courthouse is too small to handle a grow­ ing population. The mayor also mentioned the Local De­ velopment Finance Authority and Brown­ field Redevelopment project, for which the city last year won three block grants and the Planning Commission working on a master plan. Economic Development Director L. Joseph Rahn later in the meeting asked the council to approve spending up to $1,500 to retrofit the bay doors of the incubator. His request was granted unanimously. Rahn then pointed out that since the in­ cubator started in December 1992, it has buildings in residential zones. Acting City Manager Jeff Mansfield said applicants now will no longer have to go before the Zon­ ing Board of Appeals to deal with such re­ quests. "It will expedite the process a lot." he said, but noted the applicants must be in conformance with the ordinance in all other areas. • Heard a report from school liaison offi­ cer Cliff Morse, who outlined the duties of the new job he took at the beginning of the current school year. The position was funded by a grant. Morse said he handles matters such as truancy, vandalism, tobacco and marijuana use and possession, assaults, stalking, larceny, sexual assaults and has been in­ volved with four bomb threats. He is re­ sponsible for the high school, the middle school, four elementarics, alternative educa­ tion and St. Rose school. He also teaches the Drug Abuse Resis­ tance Education (DARE) program once a month. "The school district, staff and students have been wonderful," Morse said. "You couldn't ask for a better working environ­ ment." • Approved a request from Pennock Hos­ pital to have a children's health and safety fair from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednes­ day, May 24, ut Fish Hatchery Park. • Presented proclamations to former The aearch is under way tor the first Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen of Fanns we not nwirwwy if the oomiaee's name, address, phone number wad grade level are sent an P.O. Box 444 Detaw. Mich. 49046 The person making the nonunatioa alao must send dteir name, address and phone number Traditionally. Miss Delton and her court r .-iga over Delton Founders Weaken 5 celebration in August and participate in monthly community aervioe projects Tile Information Hotline number is (616)623-2020. Arts Council has openings The Thoniappie Arts Council of Barry County has some openings on its board of directors and invites irnerested Barty County resideats to apply. "The type at person we’re tatting for does not have to be an artist, but iMerested in promoting die art causes and willing to devote time not only to board meetings but to participate in programs throughout the year," said TrnJa- reiracnieia, r anfc nil ro utimV.P ana zf joou ooara memocr Arts Council co-fou.sier. The Ara Council Board meets the first Tuesday of each month from 7:30 to 9:30 pm Fehsenfeld said more than three positions are open on the board. The Am Council's mission is to provide concerts and exhibitions, showcase local talent, encourage youth to explore their artistic gifts and de­ velop cultural enrichment programs for schools. People interested in serving on the board may send resumes to Managing Director Lyn Brief. In care of the Thornapple Arts Council. P.O. Box 512. Hastings, Mich. 49056. For more information, call her at (616) 765-3168. Visit Us on the NET jadnews.com the 21st century. The x.tnual queen competition is open to all junior girls who attend Maple Vnlley High School. The person who is selected will reign as syrup queen for 2000. Appli­ cations for the contest are available ia the high school office. The deadline to apply is Friday. Jan. 28. The new maple syrup queen and an alternate queen will be selected at a 7 p.m. community program Tuesday, Feb. 8. at the Vermontville Congrega­ tional Church,. The queen ano her alternate will reign over the Vermontville Syrup Festival, which is held the last week­ end m April and will promote locallyproduced maple syrup products around the state at other times during the year. They are expected to appear in 12 to 14 parades A 5500 scholarship will be swarded to the queen. The alternate will receive $250. Donations received at the concert cover the band's expenses. Directors of the group are seasoned high school band directors and musi­ cians in their own right, Joe Laloye of Hastings and Dave Macqueen of Lake­ wood. They volunteer their time to the band. About 50 musicians are on the band's mailing list and the group is always open to any one past high school age. For more information, call 945­ 9181 or 945-9766 Looking for... Quality Printing? Call Us at J-Ad Graphics for a quote today! 945-9554 THE KCC - FEHSENFELD CENTER has an exciting array of academic classes for those seeking certificates, degrees, late transfer. Lifelong learning offerings are also available that are designed to update existing skills or introduce you to new learning horizons. Community band seeking members The local Thomappk Wind Band is seeking adults of Mil ages in the area to bring their musical instruments out of storage and perform with them. There is no audition. The symphonic band is a non-profit, joint venture and is designed to enrich the lives of its members and the sur­ rounding community. Rehearsals are planned from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Jan. 27 and Feb. 3 and 10 at Lakewood High School, 7223 Vehe Roed. Lake Odessa. The band will hold a free concert for the area at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 i, at Lakewood High. Les Jazz will be the guest performers at the concert, which will be narrated by Kensinger Jones Board of Appeals and Planning Commis­ sion Kenneth Miller for their longtime ser­ vice to the city. • Received a request from the mayor to have two representatives attend a meeting Thursday. Feb. 24, of "Case Histories in Cooperation" at the Barry Intermediate School District. • Heard the annual library report from Di­ rector Barbara Schondelmayer. and accessible way to further your education or train for an entirely new career? Interested in gaining a whole new perspective on a subject of interest to you, from computers to philosophy? ,r L «• C Maple Syrup J? Queen sought the Delton High School office, Dehon Dtoria Library. Sqjo't, Folpmwrh. Nnooaxl City Sank, and MidLaket Mayor Pro Tcm Miriam White and former councilman and member of the Zoning d Looking for an affordable L b been involved with the creation of 171 jobs, which includes current tenants and graduates. He added that all but two of the 15 acres in the industrial park have been spoken for. In other business at Monday night's meeting, the council: • Adopted an ordinance that cases restric­ tions on enlargements of non conforming ■ a" . C° rc * -a ( £c r Day Classes ... Evening Classes ... Weekend Classes ... Internet Classes ... Open Entry/Open Exit Classes ... All available locally and at surprisingly affordable cost at KCC’s Fehsenfeld Center in Barry County near Hastings. Hurry... Spring Classes are start­ ing and registration is ongoing! The KCC Fehsenfeld Center , < 2950 West M-179 Highway Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 948-9500 www.keHogg.cc.mi.us �The Hastings Banrw - Thursday. January 27. 2000 - Paga 3 Glik’s store to open in Hastings March 9 Glik’s clothtnj store for men. women and children is scheduled to hold its grand opening March 9 when the 57-store chain begins business at the comer of Market Street and Stale Street near the Kmart plaza in Hastings "We're thrilled to be coming to Hast­ ings," said Jeff Ghk. president. "It's exactly the type of community we search for small enough to offer us the hometown feel that we love and large enough to sup­ port a new retail operation." According to marketing director Kim Hartman, the city's ranking as one of the best 100 small towns in Amenta was an­ other attractive consideration for locating die 78- by 68-foot More in Hastings. The chain, which features such name brands as Polo. Calvin Klein. Guess. Nautica. Chaps. Levis and Silver Tab. along with footwear from Nike and Adidas, has its headquarters in Granite City Illinois In Michigan. Glik's is also located in Io­ nia. Rockford. Three Rivers, Sturgis, ilillsdale. Fenton. Owosso. While Hall. Richmond and St. Clair. Stores also are lo­ cated in Missouri and Illinois. Sizes available at the store will be junior and misses for women and junior men s and adult men s, while a wide range of chil­ dren's sizes in brands like Oshkosh and Heallhtex will be on hand. The Glik company, founded in 1897, is one of the oldest, family-owned apparel store chains in the nation, said Hartman The tank rolls Into Nashville, Monday. The tank will be displayed on a cement block outside the VFW hall. Nashville VFW gets a tank by Shawna Hubbarth Strf Writer The Nashville VFW Post No. 8260 re­ ceived a rather large delivery Monday — an eight-inch self propelled artillery piece weighing 90,000 pounds. The tank, which will be displayed on a cement slab near the post, is something the group has been working on getting for two yean. "We have been working on getting this piece for a while now," sajJ Post Com­ mander John Secord. "We have a life lease on it... it is costing ur. nodung, but as terms for it we had to dttptav i( on a ce­ ment piece which cost abo*.! six to seven hundred dollars." The tank was delivered from Detroit. Il originally was scheduled for arrival last Friday, but was delayed until Monday. The confusion did not affect the many who came out to wait for it to be delivered though. Many of those who came out to wail for its arrival were VFW members, friends and family. Bonnie White, repre­ senting the Nashville Village Council was also there. The tank measures 26 feel long, and 12 feet wide, and 146 inches high. It can hold 380 gallons of fuel, and can move 30 miles per hour. That was when it had its engine, thoagh, as now it has been "de milled." The opening for entrance has also been we Med shut. *!he cannon on the machine is an 8 inch howitzer M47. Secord said the post is looking into other pieces of artillery to display as well. "We want to eventually get another piece,” he said. "We are working on it...it has to be approved through national head­ quarters which is in Kansas City." Sccord said lhe VFW post currently has 280 members, and they are always welcom­ ing new members. Call (517) 852-9260 for more details. Winterfest 2000 to offer new events, old favorites Telephone survey funded with grant The Barty Community Resource Network was recently awarded a $7,500 grant from the Barry Community Foundation. The BCRN will use the money to help fund the last part of the Compass needs assessment, which is an extensive look into what types of needs the local community has. The money will help pay tor an ‘nd.npandent firm to conduct a telephone survey of the community. The BCRN is Still Wing to Mfrs tiSMlD pay tHrV^ot Um telephone survey. aocoaUng to Coletta Schmger al the BCRN. Pictured (from left) are Richard Sntafcr and Maggie Coleman at the toundafco addScstmger and Bob Nida of the BCRN The first Gun Lake Winterfest of the 21st century Saturday will bring back some of the best of the past — like the Mayor of Winterfest contest — and some new twists, like an all-vehicle poker run, with a little music, food and dipping mixed in. The festival's hallmark Polar Bear Dip will offer T-shirts to the first 175 "dippers" at the 3 p.m. Saawday evea) at the Allegan County Park will be a $2 fee i?^Mh»cipate^^M^Mft6#n begin- 1 t-s do n n i n g their swimsuHRKd pluWtng into the icy waters of pdf take through a hole cut into Spring hazardous waste collection may be in April The Barry County Solid Waste Commit­ tee last Friday reviewed a report that ex­ plores a possible spring hazardous waste collection. Andrea Sees, who presented a report on the hazardous waste collection held in November. More than 15,000 pounds of waste was collected from 164 area resi­ dents. Moat came than the Hastings area. Committee Chairman Harry Adrounie asked if a spring collection would yield bet­ ter results. Th.? committee discussed ways to im­ prove coUectxn. including increased adver­ tising. A subcommittee will look into a spring collection, perhaps sometime around Earth DV The Road Commission Garage was re­ ported to be an excellent location last fall, but the committee also will explore whether to hold a satellite collection somewhere else in the county in April. The cost of the hazardous waste collec­ tion was $11,421.90, plus some equipment costs. The county will be reimbursed by Waste Management. The committee will also create flyers listing acceptable waste for the collection. For example, latex paint is not hazardous and smoke detector batteries should be re­ turned directly to the manufacturer. The committee will decide in March when to hold the next hazardous waste col­ lection. Adrounie also discussed with the com­ mittee ways to improve the educational outreach of the committee. In the 1980s there was a video created but few schools seemed to use it. In March the committee will bring ideas about how to inform the community about solid waste and ways to improve recycling. Adrounie said he would like to hear ideas from local residents. Letters can be sent to Adrounie in care of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Dowling man leads protest A few signs like this one can be seen in the sourthem portion of Barry County, as Dowling resident George Hubka is leading a petition drive to try to stop a recent rate increase by SEMCO. the former Battle Creek Gas Co. Hubka said he presented petitions with more than 1,900 signatures to the Battle Creek City Commission Jan. 18. the ice. The popular activity attracted more than 125 participants last year. / "We ordered 175 shirts this year, so hopefully we'll have enough," Arid Barb Holoweiko of the Winterfest Planning Committee of the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce. Making a comeback after a seven-year absence is the Mayor of Winterfest Contest in which incumbent Alex Liceaga hopes to successfully defend his title using a new, campaign promise to "put an amusement park on Party Island ' Hoping to unseat Liceaga and win pos­ session of the "key to the city" is Linda Rough, who promises that if she is elected, Patterson Road will get a sidewalk. One of the most popular attractions of the Gun Lake Winterfest is the chilly fashion show. all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Gun Lake Community Church on Chief Noonday Road between Patterson and Briggs Road. For the sports competitions such as vol­ leyball, tug of war and broomball, Holoweicko said Thursday there is still time to register. Teams can enter the volleyball and tugof-war contests by dropping by the cham­ ber office at 2941 South Patterson Road. A third challenger, Joan Weick, vows to make Gun Lake known internationally if elected. "We will have visitors here from Japan within two years if 1 become mayor," said Weick. The candidate who sells lhe most raffle tickets will be declared the winner just prior to the 5 p.m. grand prize drawing on the main stage at the Allegan County Park, where most the festivities take place. All three candidates are part of the Win­ terfest Planning Committee who threw their hats into the ring the day they resur­ rected the competition. "The first night we discussed it, we all just volunteered right off the bat,” said Liceaga. whose campaign promise from 1993 to build a bridge to Party Island has yet to materialize. The first place raffle prize will be a For­ mula S Ski Doo snowmobile, while sec­ ond prize is $1,000 and third prize is $500 cash. Another contest going on now and throughout the festival is the "Best Out­ house" competition, in which customers to various businesses can vote for their fa­ vorite outhouse by dropping change into the bucket. Cash generated from the contest, spon­ sored by the Gun Lake Women’s Club (GFWC) will be used to purchase children's books for the Gun Lake Library, located at the Hummingbird Craft Store on Patterson Road. ( Saturday's events will kick off with an All sports teams will be given an All Sports Winterfest 2000 T-shirt provided by 18 local sponsors, said Holoweiko. Volleyball and broomball competition takes place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and broomball teams wanting to register can still do so by calling Alex Liceaga at 672­ 5886. Registration for the all-vehicle poker run will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Sunny Jim’s Pizza on Chief Noonday Road be­ tween Patterson and Briggs Road and the event takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A chicken drop competition will be held on the hour from II a.m. to 3 p.m. the same time a jail house lockup takes place. Childrens' games, grocery cart challenge, a hairy chest contest and fashion show are also on the schedule for Saturday afternoon, along with entertainment by the Harmonic Band in the main tent and the lip sync con­ test on the main stage, followed by the Paul Babladelis Band in the main tent. Anyone wanting to enter the lip sync contest must pre-register at the Chamber office and provide the stage manager with music in the form of a compact disk or cassette prior to performance time. Prizes are $100 for first place and $50 for second. A prince and princess contest will feature entrants from ages 4 to 7 years from noon to 12:30 p.m. on the main stage. Entrants must be pre-registered at the Chamber of­ fice or at the National Bank of Hastings and check in Saturday by 11:30 ajn. The fifth annual O’Neil's chili cookoff will be judged at 3 p.m. after contestants spend the day seasoning and tasting their entries. Proceeds from lhe cookoff will go to lhe Barry County Commission on Aging. The public is invited to sample all the • varieties of chili that will be prepared by chili connoisseurs who are vying to be number one in the contest, which is sanc­ tioned by the National Chili Association. Cooks were creative last year and pre­ pared a batch of chili with chicken and an­ other with buffalo meat. A vegetarian chili was another entry and many won't forget the one labeled "fire hot.” Judges will consist of five people, in­ cluding WOOD personality, Warren Reynolds. "About 600 people came to taste last year," said O'Neill's Pub and Restaurant Manager Jeff Boll. The cost to sample is 50 cents a ticket and the cost to enter the contest is *20. The day will end with a family style chicken dinner at the Circle Inn Restaurant from 4 to 8 p.m. and the grand raffle draw­ ing on the main stage at 5 p.m. The Allegan County Park is located at lhe comer of 124th and Patterson. For more information, call (616) 792­ 4396. Be an avid Barry County 'Sports Nut" and read all the area sports weekly in The BANNER! Subscribe TODAY, Call... 945-9554 J �P*e> 4 - Ths Hastings Barn - Th nday. January V. 1000 Cats cause fewer problems than dogs To the editor: This is in response to a letter by Paul Clous, which was published in last week's edition of lhe Banner. I agree with Mr Clous that cals should be treated with as much responsibility as dogs. for their own protection, as well as lhe community's. But let's be reasonable. His letter read like an ad from "Cat Haters Monthly." First of all. a child is more likely going to spread germs to a cal and get him sick then the other way around. Also, cats usu­ ally bury their leavings rather than wander into neighbors' yards and plant it in a direct path to their car to be stepped in. Keeping cats "fenced in"? Aside from obvious reasons — cats can climb — how many times have you read about a wild tabby attacking a 2-ycar-oM in the front yard. Come on! 1 don't think anyone has to worry about their toddlers petting stray cats. Cats have enough sense to steer clear of kids. Most Women inmates have rights, too To the editor: I would like to see women get fair rights while lodged at the Barry County Jail. Yes. we must all pay if we commit a crime, but should women have to pay twice? The men are allowed trustee and commu­ nity service privileges Trustee and commu­ nity service workers may be given “addi­ tional” good time of up to three days per month** Women are not allowed these privileges. They also are not always allowed to have recreation every time the men are. This has been brought to the attention of two employees who rank high at the Barry County Jail. No response to our questions has been sent back to us. This is not unusu­ al. The women can send letters asking ques­ tions, but are rarely if ever answered We have tried to locate an advocate for the jail to help us. To our knowledge, there is not one. If no one will help us and we can not get a response from the two employees we contacted, where do we go from here? We speak out only because we too would like to earn more days to be released early. We have children and families too! Wc are human beings and should have the rights to the same trustee and community service privileges. Is there any reason wc should not be treated equally? Wc hope something can be done for us. Wc would like to know we are not just shoved in the women's area and forgotten! All of us women in here do agree 100 percent, so 1 not only speak on my behalf, but also for virtually all the women now and yet to come to the Barry County Jail. Debra Fclps, for the women lodged in Barry County Jail Tax relief not for working folks TetbeedHar: I find it most amusing to read and hear the Republican candidates talk about their desire to give us citizens wonderful tax relief! They do their tax cuts, but I find 1 never qualify for them! They are always for the nch or for those who have big capital gains. Never have I seen a true tax break for the working man or woman Don’t come back and say to me that they gave us the wonderful Proposal A because that was not a break for the working people. Our property taxes were cut but they have made up for that by increasing many “fees" and putting in a 50 percent increase on the sales tax! I am positive that I did not feel the relief frat I war opposed K> feel I hr.rc always heard that the Democrats New library leaves a legacy Ta the editor: My wife and I support the effort to build a new public library here in Hastings We use the current facility on a regular basis and have come to appreciate the need for a new building, h is apparent to us that the current staff is working at a disadvan­ tage while trying their best to serve an ever-. expanding public need. Space for computer terminals, new books, children activities, staff work areas, and general reading and study areas are all needed to meet the grow­ ing requirements of the community and sur­ rounding townships. The library serves as a resource for our children and grandchildren to help their minds to grow. It would be a shame if we as the current citizens don’t support this grand effort to ^aise the money necessary to build the new henry. Please consider how you might help The positive results will not only help build “Our Library” but will also create a “Community Legacy" that we can all be proud of. Ned and Rita Brow. Hastings HastingsBaNNER JDnotetf to tike mtemrts of Barry County Siner 1856 r uteiahed t>y.. .Mastiags Ranaer, lac. ADHsnnot J-Ad Qtaphics inc 1351 N M-43 Hwy MMMg*. M 40OM-O8O2 016IMM6M •NEWSROOM' Darfd T.Vbung (Eaw SMne Gtert ShefySutear Helen Mudry Pane* Johns Mary McDonough James Jensen Shawna Hubtarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CtMWfiad ads accapM Monsey mrough FndsySam. to5Xpm. SauMaylXaffl -Noon Scott Ommen Jonathan Jacobs Jerry Johnson Dan Buarge Subscription Rates. 325 par year m Barry County 527 par year in adjoining counties 529 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hashngs. Ml 49055-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49056 City manager’s dismissal not sudden kids who get die dreaded cat scratch fever or whatever disease have probably gotten it from their own cat because they insisted on pulling tails. Most stray cats have to be encouraged to take food from strangers. They are certainly not going to happily jaunt up to a drooling hyper !-year-old. As far as gening into trash. I would say it's about 50-50 there. I have had a lot of problems with ani­ mals spreading my garbage down the street and each time it was a dog. Though I am sure that cats have done the same thing, if Mr. Clous wants to overreact about the un­ fairness of playing favorites, how about the fact that cigarette taxes keep rising, yet anyone can gel drunk for "a reasonable price?" When was the last time you heard of someone killing a carload of kids because he had to many cigarettes? Or came home and beat his wife because he had that last cigarette on the way home? If you want to help out drunk driving victims, tax lhe creeps who drink and drive. Oh. and by the way. I don't smoke. Colleen Littlejohn (Letter sent by e-mail) Is Nashville no longer friendly? To the editor: Re: Rails to Trails. What has happened to the friendly village of Nashville? arc for the people, by the people and they are the people. The Republicans, on the oth­ er hand, are for the corps, by the corps, and made up of corps. I really tend to believe in that! When and who will give the working man true tax relief’ I was surprised and very disappointed by some village council \ opinions on this issue It seems opinions were formed based on which side of tracks people live on, “no pun intended Hats off to Michael Gormley. Dennis Mapes, Frank Dunham, Rose Heaton, Ron Ohler, Chris Pash and Ginger Drake. Blanche Munjoy Hastings Harold Philp Nashville U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Mfchfgart Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531 Rick Tormeia. regional representative. U.S. Congross Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Orangevilln, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope . Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton. Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, tax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 168, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503 phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0642. To the editor: This is in response to the articles about the Hastings City Council not re-appointing Howard Penrod ax city manager. A manager’s position usually lasts three to five years. Mr. Penrod made it 5 1/2 years. “Not bad." He is a very intelligent person. Recently our mayor and half of the city council voted not to renew Mr. Penrods contract. This was something that didn’t just happen, it was a deteriorating process over the last few years. Mr. Penrod wanted a one-man show. Communications began breaking down, distrust replaced respect and his perfor­ mance ratings continued to drop. He ignored all the warning signs until the inevitable happened. Our mayor and half the council had the courage to stand up and be counted for the good of the city. For the people who disagree with me, do some personal investigating, don’t listen to the hearsay and take a look at his last eval­ uation as reported in the Nov. 25 Banner. Doug Vickery. Hastings Know Your Schools: Let’s show appreciation to school board members by Superintendent Cart Scheessel With a new century comes a new oppor­ tunity - a chance to reaffirm the value of public education and the tradition of local control of the country’s public schools January 2000 is “National School Board Recognition Month." and in 560 local Michigan districts and 57 intermediate school districts, more than 4.200 elected school trustees arc being recognized for their public service. This month offers each community in the state the opportunity to honor lhe dedicated men and women who will guide the nation’s schools into the new millennium. School board members serve the public interest in education, and carry out the truest form of representative government in the democracy. Ultimately, their decisions affect 1.7 million school-age children statewide and more than $12 billion in edu­ cational spending as they speak out for lhe schools in the Hastings area and their years of service arc: President Patricia Endsley (15 years). Vice President Michael Hubert (six years). Secretary Donald Myers (five years), Treasurer Eugene Haas (four years), and Trustees Kim Alderson (five years). Larry Haywood (15 years), and Terry McK­ inney (4 |72 years). These people and their counterparts on school boards throughout the country con­ tinually act in the best interests of children, so it certainly is appropriate to use the opportunity that this month provides to let school board members know how much they are appreciated. best interests of all children. In the Hastings Area School District, school board members must develop poli ­ cies and make decisions on complex educa­ tional and social issues which impact the entire community They oversee an annual budget of $20,762,744, and are responsible for 3.346 students. 409 employees and sev­ en buildings. The men and women serving the public UUrite Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a tew conditions that must be met before they will be published. 77m requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided tor verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of tor-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of ‘cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that Include attacks of a personal nature will not be published, or will be edited heavily. • -Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters Io be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 27. 2000 - Page 5 ‘Saturation patrols’ would combat drunk driving County Board wants more info about Operation Nightcap grant by Elatee Gilbert Assistant Editor To try to reduce alcohol-related crashes and injuries in Barry County, especially in the 21-34 male age group, five area law en­ forcement agencies soon may join in Oper­ ation Nightcap, a plan to saturate the county with police presence on 23 different days The program for four of the agencies would be funded by a $13,016 grant awarded to the County Sheriffs office by the Michigan Office of Highwa* Safety Planning. All that's needed to p»’t the grant in mo­ tion is approval from the Barry County Board of Commissiot.ers The Michigan State Police Post in Hast­ ings has its own grant, but its Operation Nightcap efforts will be coordinated with the other agencies. In addition to the County Sheriffs De- by Lori Hain MSW.CSW Clin leaf Social Wbritor, Ptna RMt, OMonte (Wc On eating disorders By Leri Hain, MSW.CSW Clinical social worker. Pine Rest. Caledonia Clink Eating disorders are complex sociologi­ cal. psychological and medical issues. They are characterized by intense preoc­ cupation with food and body weight. Many young teens and young women are engag­ ing in dangerous eating behaviors that arc associated with eating disorders Young adolescent girls and women repre­ sent 90 percent of all eating disorders. The age of onset usually occurs before 18. It is estimated that 10-15 percent of United States women between the ages of 14 and 25 suffer from eating disorders The type of eating disorders include Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Compulsive Overeating (binge eating dis­ order). Anorexia Nervosa is characterized by an intense fear of weight gain, self-star­ vation. loss of menstrual periods, body dis­ satisfaction and significant perceptual dis­ tortions of her body weight, and a body weight of IS percent below normal. Anorexia Nervosa patients often engage in purging activities or over-exercising. Bulimia Nervosa is characterized by large consumption of food - 15,000 to 25,000 calones at one sitting, followed by episodes of purging (getting rid of the food using laxatives, vomiting, and or excessive exercising) and dissatisfaction with body and fear of gaining weight. Compulsive overeating is characterized by compulsive eating throughout the day without purging, resulting usually in weight gam. Eating disorders can result in severe physical problems, including death. It is estimated that 10 percent of anorexics will die of starvation or related problems, including major organ failure. Othc. physi­ cal problems include cessation of menstru­ al periods, hair loss, dehydration, rashes, pimples, yellowing of teeth due to loss of enamel because of excessive vomiting, bloating of abdominal area, electrolyte imbalance, fine growth of body hair and severe halitosis. Unless detected and appropriately treat­ ed, eating disorders can last for years. Eat­ ing disorders are most successfully treated when diagnosed early. Treatment involves a complete medical exam to determine if there is immediate medical damage, ongo­ ing medical consultation, and individual, group, and family psychotherapy. Dieti­ cians are used to help clients develop appropriate meal plans. Psychiatric hospi­ talization may be necessary in extreme cas­ es. If you know or suspect someone of hav­ ing an eating disorder, it is important that you seek consultation with a physical, clin­ ical therapist, school counselor or mental health agency. Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Hos­ pital offers holistic treatment of eating dis­ orders. Please call 1-800-678-1279 if you need assistance in the detection or treat­ ment of an eating disorder. ., ,1K) the P/E is important Over the past year or so, we’ve seen tremendous price appreciation in many Internet-based slocks. These surging stocks have caused concern on the part of market analysts, who realize that many of these companies are missing a key ingredient — earnings. Now. some of these same stocks have tumbk'i back to earth. The fact is that a company's slock price should be related to its earnings. That's why you need to pay attention to a stock’s priceto-earnings ratio (P/E). A company's P/E is determined by dividing the current stock price by the per-share earnings, or profits So. a company with a slock price of $50 and earnings per share of $5 has a P/E of 50/5. or 10. You might read that this com­ pany is "trading al 10 times earnings." The P/E may help you answer a key question: b inc stock a good value"! The P/E is basically the amount of money investors ax willing to pay for every dollar of a company's earnings. If this ratio is too high, then you might begin to question whether the stock is priced too high — and is therefore too risky. But what should be considered "too high"? Some of the skyrocketing Internet stocks had P/E* — also known as ■'multiples" — of several .Kindred. By contrast, an estab­ lished company with a long history of earn­ ings may have a multiple of less than 20. Of course, a lower P/E. by itself, does not necessarily mean a company should auto­ matically be considered a good buy. Sometimes, a stock will have a low P/E simplv because the market has low expec­ tations of the company, for any number of reasons. The company may belong to a sec­ tor that is currently out of favor with investors. Or the company could be a vic­ tim of its own success: it may have pro­ duced strong earnings for such a long while that continued growth, at least at that level, is considered unlikely. Furthermore, a company's P/E. by itself, may not tell you all you need to know about the firm’s valuation. It's often useful to compare one stock's PE with others in the same industry, and with that of major benchmarks, such as the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. It's also a good idea to look at a company’s P/E over time. A one-time situa­ tion, such as a write-off resulting from a major purchase, may dampen earnings and artificially raise the P/E. Where caa you find the P/E of a stock you're considering? Just look in your news­ paper’s financial section, or ask your investment representative. Ultimately, your individual needs, goals, rusk tolerance and time horizon should gov­ ern your investment decisions. But. within these parameters, you may find that a stock's P/E has an interesting story to tell. partmeni, Hastings Chy Police. Barry Township Police and Prairieville Township Police would be funded for Operalion Nightcap through the sheriffs grant, said Commissioner Clare Tripp, chairwoman of the board's Central Services Committee. ’They will not tell us which limes and days they're going to be on the road (for each blitz). It should be an eight-hour pe­ riod of time... on various days," she said. County Sheriff Steve DeBoer, the grant's project director, called the grant a "good news, bad news" situation during a tele­ phone interview. The good news is that Barry has been awarded the grant, he said. The bad news is that Barry County is getting lhe grant because it is in the top 35 counties with the highest number (per capita) of thinking-related crashes, accord­ ing to a 1993-97 statewide traffic crash ranking. Operation Nightcap involves sending a higher number of police vehicles than normal on patrol at pre-planned times dur­ ing the grant period. Deputies and other law enforcement personnel win be working overtime, as the grant stipulates, to satu­ rate the area with police presence during the designated times. One of the grant objectives is to conduct public information and education prior to each Operation Nightcap activity to in­ crease public awareness about the preven­ tion of impaired driving. The County Board Tuesday tabled con­ sideration of the grant until its next meet­ ing so DeBoer, who was not at this week's session, could attend and answer questions that commissioners have. While many of the commissioners said lhe grant is a good idea, the decision to table lhe grant came after Commissioner Rod Goebel expressed concerns about a grant objective to make 2.3 traffic stops per patrol car hour during each Operation Nightcap "saturation patrol." Some com­ missioners said they wanted to know how many cars are stopped on a normal basis and reassurance that police wool be pulling over motorists just to meet quotas. "I like this grant. 1 do not like lhe quota, per se...." Goebel said. The Supreme Court has ruled sobriety check-lanes unconstitu­ tional... with this quota included it makes it too easy for people who are doing noth­ ing wrong to be pulled over simply be­ cause they (police) have to reach certain numbers..." "1, guess 1 don'ixnmidcr it a quota," Tripp iraid."I believe Oat it's just an objec­ tive and it states that they're just trying to put an average number on it." DeBoer, contacted by phone Tuesday af­ ternoon. said the objective regarding traffic stops per hour is not unusual in traffic grants for accountability reasons. "We won't stop people for no reason, only if (here is an infraction of the law," DeBoer said. There are no ticket quotas re­ quired in the grant, he noted. During discussion al this week's board meeting. Goebel had suggested striking out the number of traffic slops per hour in the grant However, Board Chairman Jim Bai­ ley and Commisrxpoerr Emmet Herrington and Jeff MacKenzie said they didn't think the board could change anything in the grant because it has already been awarded by the state, contingent on county ap­ proval. "I can see where you're coming from," MacKenzie told commissioners, "that this (per hour objective) creates a motivation... We as citizens still have our full constitu­ tional protections. I’ve got to believe that law enlorccment is going to honor our full constitutional protections even in lhe face of apparent motivation to pull people over," MacKenzie said. “I agree,’’ Goebel said. "I'm not accusing anybody..." According to information in the grant application, Michigan's crash data identifies a large number of males between the ages of 21 and 34 on city and county roads dur­ ing the summer months with blood alcohol content levels at greater than .15 at arrest (.10 is legally drunk), "being resistant to change and lacking a support structure that nurtures a change in behavior." Local contributions required to obtain the grant arc administration and supervision costs, vehicle expenses (including fuel), personnel costs for court time and any addi­ tional costs incurred. The grant also states that "future grant opportunities are contingent upon success­ fully achieving the minimum objectives and enforcement activities." In other business, the County Board: • Rescheduled its regular February board meetings to the third and fifth Tuesdays, Feb. 15 and 29. The board's regular meet­ ing day is Feb. 8. but many of the com­ missioners will be attending the Michigan Association of Counties conference in Lansing, which takes place Feb. 7-8. The board's Finance Committee meetings for the month also were rescheduled to 9 a.m. Feb. 14 and Feb. 28. • Heard Commissioner Emmet Herring­ ton promote participation in the 15th an- See NIGHTCAP, continued page 14 Donors give to Habitat for Humanity Barry County Lumber recently donated $1,200 to Barry County Habitat lor Humanity. The money will be put In the organization's building fund. Pictured (from left) are Bud Allerding, construction supervisor for Habitat; Dawn Tetzlaff of Barry County Lumber; and Louise Hurless, director of Habitat. —STOCKS— The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from (he previous week. Ameritecti 68-1/4 - Anneuser Busch 68-1/4 -4-3* CMS Energy 30-11/16 -3/8 DaimlerChrysler 68 -4-7* Dow Chemical 122-1/16 -10-7/8 Ford 50-1* -4-11/16 Family Dollar 16-11/16 -1/4 First Financial Bancorp 17-9/16 -1/16 General Motors 77-15/16 -5-1/16 Hastings Mtg 7-7* +1/16 IBM 119-1* +3-15/16 JCPenney 19-5* -1-1/2 Johnson & Johnson 85-1/4 -6-13/16 Kefoggs Company 23-15/16 -3-5* Kmart 9-1/4 -1/2 Coca Cola 47-9/16 -16-5* McDonalds 39-13/16 -1-5* Sears 30-3* -3 Simpson Industries 10-5* -1-11/16 Semco Energy 12-5/16 +1 Spartan Motors 4-1/16 -3/16 AT8T 51-5/16 -1-9/16 TCF Financial 21-3/4 -1-13/16 Pharmacia 6 Upohn 46-3/4 -3-1/2 Wal-Mart 61-1* -4-3* Exxon-Mo&i 79-5/16 -5-1/2 Gold S28580 -32 80 Silver $5 26 +S13 Dow Jones Average 11 029 89 -530 83 Volume on NYSE 106B +60M New library is part of progress Dear editor: In support of the building of the new pub­ lic library, 1 wcmld like to make a few com­ ments. Other than voicing my opinion to a few friends and relatives, I have never felt a need to write a letter telling of my feelings about an issue that I believe so strongly in. The fact is, Hastings needs a bigger library. I have found it increasingly more difficult to take my children to the library for reading because it is so small that even talking in a low voice is disturbing to oth­ ers. In life, there are fewer things that bang more pleasure than reading. We must incul­ cate that in our children. Wc must also realize that not every fami­ ly can afford to buy books for themselves and their children. In that respect, the library is invaluable. It gives equal opportu­ nity to all who want to read and learn. We have a wonderful community and to keep it that way we have to have progress. A new library is part of that progress Kim Harden. Hastings The Lutheran Brotherhood has donated $300 to Barry County Habitat for Humanity. Pictured (from left) are Louise Hurless ot Habitat. Bill Buehl of the Lutheran Brotherhood, and Bud Allerding of Habitat. Professional Shopping Services, Inc. Mystery Shopper Full Time position available. Must have excellent language skills, be detail oriented and sales register experience. Must be flexible with hours/full days. Some overnights required. No phone calls please. Send resume with handwritten paragraph detailing most recent job duties. Professional Shopping Services 7105 Kraft Avenue SE Caledonia Ml 49316 �P«g» e - Th, HaMngs Bam « - Thumrtay January 27. 2000 Some county employees to get increased retirement benefits by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners Tuesday agreed 6-0 to increase re­ tirement benefits for county department heads, certain non-unionized employees, county judges and Central Dispatch (911) staff Commissioners Sandy James and Robert Wenger were absent for lhe vote. Cost of the enhanced benefit programs will be $41,764 this year, County Admin­ istrator Michael Brown said Wednesday. The increased retirement benefits are "fair and not extravagant," Commissioner Rod Goebel, chairman of the board's Personnel/Human Services Committee, said after this week's meeting. The resolution to increase benefits for the county's approximately 18 department heads "is an upgrade of their retirement benefits to keep them ahead of the staffs that they oversee." Goebel said. "1 think re­ tirement has been neglected over the last few years..." County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said, "I think we, as a board (last year), approved doing this; we just haven't approved the ac­ tion of it." Circa '. Court Judge James Fisher made a brief appearance st the board meeting, right after commisrioneis voted on the increased benefits for department heads. Fisher thanked commissioners for approving the increased retirement plan and said, "I think it's important for the department beads, par­ ticularly those who have worked in the courts, to have this recognition from the commission for their outstanding perfor­ mance." Court administrators, who are among the department heads, deserve die increased re­ tirement benefits because of their outstand­ ing service, Fisher said Wednesday, "h's entirely a matter of merit," he said, and takes into consideration that they don't HASTINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... HXASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Jefferson and Green (De- । mocratic Hall). Hauing*. Dr. Eu- : gene E Curtis. Pastor 616-948­ 8213 Sunday Worship. 10:30 a m ; Sunday Evening. 6 00 p m , Tues­ day evening 6.30 p.m. (Call for lo­ cation). A warm welcome to every­ one. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowtinq. Ml 49050 Pallor. Sieve Olrmiead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9 30 am . Sunday School 1100 an, Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p m ; Bibte Study A Prayer Time Wednesday iHgta6 30pm 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Purer DcAna Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-1077 Service Time* 9 00 a.m. Traditional; 10.15 a.m. Sun­ day School. 1115 am Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Ju­ nior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-ooon Satur­ day nights - Praise Service* 7:30 pm For more information call the church office 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a m . Worship II a m.. Evening Services 6 pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackennan. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Surviry on video* in lhe home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course ST. ROSE CATMOUC CHURCH 805 S Jcflcnon Father Charles Ftachcr, Pastor Saturday Maw 4 30 pm , Sunday Masses 8 30am and MOO a.m. Confewoi Saturday 3 30-4 15 pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO 1674 Wot Stale Road, Hasting*. Mich Jama A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School * 30 a m . daaan for all ages Morning Wtorshtp 10:45 a m Nursery provided Sun­ day ISeomg Service, 6 00 pm. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m are: RambmnorJJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bfofe qua («ea B-12), Ynuih Mmistha ar Teen Bibte Quiz (ages 13-19), Aduh Bible Study -No aga limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3 ItS N Broadway. Harting*. Ml 49051 Pastor Cart LiicbtieJd Phone 347-4061 or’ Darlene Pickard. 945-5*74 Worship Ser­ vices Sunday. 900am ; Rev Ken Vaught ’140 a.m. Rev Carl Ldcfcfirtd SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages 4-H. Mon­ days h 30 to X 00 pm . BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 500 p m. Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each mouth 8:00 a.m.. freewill offcnag We welcome you to aw church family with lhe warmth of ChnstV Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH f/wnreWy *** Hattingi Groce Brethren Charch). 600 Powell Rd. I mdc east of I tastings Rus Sarver. Pastor I mentus. 945-9224 Sunday Services 9 45 am - Bible Ctama - for all ages. 1040 a m Morning Worship, 6.00 p.m. Evening Bible Study. Thursday. 7:30 p.m Prayer and Bible Study Sharing Your Faith "Mni Are Wel­ coming " Church Phone. 941-2330. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Mrmhrr Churv* of *e NbridMiife 4njf/irfl»i Gmumimkm" 315 W Center St (corner of S. Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sumiay Worship Services - 8 a m and 0 a m Christian Education 10 a m ; Nursery Available at 10 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastoc Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m . Worship 11 a.m.. PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THF NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Han-nan. Pastor Sunday Sen ices 945 am Sunday School Hour. 11OO am Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 p m evening Service. Wednesday ^00 pm Services for Aduhs. Teens and Oi.ldren HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Haatmgs. Pastor David Burgett. Q48-88V0 or M48­ 2667 Sunday School 10am. Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 pm. Thursday Bible Study ? pm If in­ terested tn a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am.. Worship 11:00 a m . Evening Service al 6 00pm. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00pm ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLK* CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rote Catholic Church. Hastings Mau Saturday Evening 6 30 p m THORN APPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Walt Lake Rd. teffrcy A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 941-2549 Sunday Service Tunes arc 1:30am, 9:35 am and II 20 a m. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a m., Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p m Ybutfi group meets Wednesday 6 30p m also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family —r HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South al M-79. Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hour*. Wad Thur* 9 are to 12 noon Sunday Morning: 930 in. Sunday School. 1045 am Morning Worship, Ybuth Fdtowship. Sunday 500 to 7t J pm at the church (grades 6-l2th) Wednesday 6 00-100 p m War nor* (grades K-5ih). serving evening meals to Warriors. 6 00 p m . Youth Feltowshqi 6:45 p m to 8 30 pre (grades 6-l2th) Thursthy 7 00 p.m. Prayer Meeting (Child care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Hastings. Ml 49051 Si Matthias Church. a con­ tinuing Anglican rile. Morning prayer Sundays HOO am 1921 Book of Common Prayer Ques­ tions call 941-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Aduh Mimrtne* 9 30 am Sunday School for all ages. 10 45 am. Morning Worship Service. 600 p m.. Evening Ser­ vice; 7 00 pm Sr. High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p.m. Awana. Sr and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Char practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith­ ful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting al Maple Valley High School Purer Don Roscoe. (517) 152-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time before the service Nursery. chtldrenY min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4K87 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 Wednesday 6 00 p rr. Youth meet­ ing*. Jumor-Senior High This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE H ASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER BOSLEY PHARMACY HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Mwhigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Baitwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill Senior Purer. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day 9 45 a m Sunday School. 1045 a m Morning Worsh:p. 5:30 p.m. Kid's quizzing. 6:00 p m. Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6 30 p m . KidY Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Stag and Share group and Bible studs Wednesday. 9 00 am. Senior Aduh Bible Study and vomg aduh Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Si. Hastings Rev Michael Anton, Panor. Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday, Jan 30 8 00 R 10 45 are Worship; 9:30 a m - Sunday School (aH ap*) Thursday. Jan 27 - 7:00 p m ChquAtMiata MenJChapel SatordaM Jarc M - 9 » aaa. > Qaechiam 2.1J» pua.’NA Mouthy. Jan. 31 - 7:00 pre.. Adventurers Tuesday. Feb I - 7:00 pm. SS Staff. 7 30. Over Anon Wednes­ day. Feb 2 - 1000 am.. Word watchers. 6 00 pm . Sarah CircteVutkick have lhe job security as regular employees do. Goebel mentioned at Tuesday's meeting that a $10 surcharge on misdemeanor fines would be implemented to lielp pay for lhe increased retirement benefits. However, Fisher said Wednesday there are no plans to change policies and that the courts are not increasing fines for speeding or traffic fines to pay for the benefits. Fisher said that commissioners had been informed that the court system would help pay for department heads' increased retiremem benefits with the cost savings the court has achieved by being under budget and amassing more revenues than projected the last two years or, if necessary, by in­ creasing revenues. Based on the court's fi­ nancial performance in 1998 and "99, no increased fines will be needed to pay for the retirement, he said. The court was under budget by approxi- FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49051 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E. Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah’s Ark PreSchool Thursday Jan 20 -9 10 a.m. WomenY Bible Study. 6:45 pm . Praise Team Saturday. Jan 22 - 9.00 a.m . 4-H Leader Train­ ing - Senior High classroom, 1000 a m. Noah s Ark Coffee Hour Dining Room Sunday, Jan 23 9 00 are.. Traditional Worship Ser­ vice. 9 20 am. ChildrenY Wor­ ship, 10 00 a m.. Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room. 10:10 a m. Sueday School for all ages beginning with Assembly in Sharpe Hall; 11 20 a m . Contemporary Worship Service. 11.50 are.. Children’s Worship The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11 20 Service is broadcast user Channel 10 throughout the week Nursery is provided during both service* 12 30 pm.. Youth Mission Fund-raiser Dinner in Sharpe Hall. I 30 pre . Annual Meeting of the Congregation. 4 00 p m . Confirmation Class. 5 00 p m . Middle High PYF. 7 00 p m. Unity Service toitowed by Recep­ tion Monday. Jan 24 - 10 00 a m . Staff meets for prayer and plan­ ning. 6 00 pm. Children's Educa­ tion Subcommittee. 7 00 p m . Committee Night • All Standing Committees meet Tuesday. Jan 25 - 7 00 pm. Stephen Ministers Lounge. 7 00 p m . Literacy meet­ ing - Dining Room Wednesday. Jan 26 - 6 00 p m . Church Night Supper. 6 45 pre . Kcrygma Bible Study - Lounge. 645 p.m. "Let* Go to the Movie*''. 7 00 p m. Chancel Choir rehearsal partment heads' increased retirement plans is about $27,000 this year. The county's retirement benefits are through the Municipal Employees' Retire­ ment System of Michigan (MERS), an in­ dependent public non-profit corporation. The system's membership includes cities, townships, villages, hospitals, medical care facilities, libraries, community mental health boards and others. MERS operated under the umbrella of state government un­ til 1996 Regarding retirement benefits for the county's three judges. Brown said that for some unknown reason, the judges had never been included in the same retirement division as other county elected officials and were getting lower benefits in past years. Tuesday's board action brings the judges out of the general division and into the same category as other elected officials. The action, however, docs not change the benefits for the other elected officials. Elected officials (which now include the judges) have retirement benefits computed on the highest 36 consecutive months of earnings, divided by three. Department heads were increased from 2 percent to 25 percent of the member's final average compensation, multiplied by years and monlhs of credited service. The final average compensation is computed on the highest consecutive three years of earnings, divided by three. Non-unionized employees in the general division now have retirement benefits in­ creased from 2 percent to 225 percent of the member's final average compensation multiplied by years and months of credited service. The final average compensation is to be computed on the highest consecutive three years of earnings, divided by three. See BEHEFITS, continued page 14 Paul E. Williams NASHVILLE - Mr Paul E. Williams, age 7!, of Nashville, passed away Thursday. January 20, 2000 at home. He was bom on January 24, 1928 in Selma, Indiana, the son of Joseph & Pearl (Bright) Williams. Paul was a Navy Seaman, serving after World Warfi. He married Dorothy Frank in Coloma on June 16, 1951. Paul- retired in 1983 after 22 years of service with Owens-Illinois Glass Company in Charlotte He had also been employed at the Watervliet Paper Mill, the Whirlpool Company in St. Joseph, and the Ball Brothers Glass Factory in Joliet, Illinois. Paul enjoyed fishing, building, watching T.V., tinkering, and his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by sisters, Veda, and Maxine; brothers, Howard, George, and Joe. AREA OBITUARIES Marguerite D. Gallihugh BATTLE CREEK - Mrs. Marguerite D. Gallihugh. age 82, of Battle Creek, went Io her Heavenly Home to be reunited with her beloved husband, Eugene, on January 21. 2000. She was born on August 28, 1917 in Watertown, Connecticut, the daughter of Arthur & Luler (Johnson) Barber. Marguerite came to Battle Creek with her family when she was one year old, and graduated from Battle Creek High School in 1936 Paul is survived by his wife, Dorothy; children, Lois (Keith) Bosworth of Nashville, George (Michelle) Williams of Heatings, Paul R. (Pamela) Williams of Lakeland, Florida, and Judith Williams of Potterville; 10 grandchildren; one great granddaughter; brother, Jerry Williams of Minnesota. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 24. 2000 al the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Reverend Tom Peters officiated. ’aBohiutr - -,r* e-- *. Bttriei w-RaMt'Wifcox Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial donations may be made to the Hearing Impaired Association Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chape! in Nashville. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Button) W Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Directtx of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Musk. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 . Barrier free building with elevator to all floor*. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 a m 9 30 a m - Sunday School - every Sunday, classes arc available lor everyone Classes for children and youth arc based on grade level. Three daaacs. Good­ will. Genests and In His Steps - are tcught for aduh* 10.30 a m - Cof­ fee Fellowship Radio Broadcast 11:00 a.m. - Worship Services childcare available for mtata am) toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade 7:00 p m 7>n is a Coamufuly Worship sponsored by HAUA Speaker is the Rn Gan Hansen. Bishop Nonh/Wnl Lower Michtgon Svnttd Eiongrlical Lutheran Chnnh in Awcnco (ELCAt mately $250,000 in *98 and the cost sav­ ings alone in '99 are in excess of $100,000, Fisher said. The cost for de­ Louise M. Braden Nee Kart LAKE ODESSA - Mra. Louise M. Braden Nee Kart, a life long reaident of Lake Odessa and Hastings, passed away Thursday, January 20. 2000 at her daughter’s home in Woodridge, Illinois She was bom on April 7, 1913 in Lake Odessa. Louise was a former Medical Records Clerk at Pennock Hospital; former Clerk for Hastings Mutual Insurance Company; and former Receptionist for Doctor Pryor in Hastings. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Louise was the beloved wife of the Late Dean NeeKan; the loving mother of Nancy (Phil) Russell of Woodridge, Illinois, and Paul Braden of Los Angeles, California; fond grandmother of Christian, Jeffrey, Jennifer and Andrew; and great grandmother of Kelly and Lauren. Funeral services were held in Woodridge, Illinois. Arrangements were made by the DuPage Cremations, Ltd. Mike St. Clair DELTON - Mr. Mike St. Clair, of Delton, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2000. He was bom on December 1, 1945 in Sturgis, the son of Kenneth and Helen (Dotty) SL Clair. Mike was a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School in 1964, and was a Union Lather in the construction trades. He was a semi-professional baseball player, and enjoyed watching baseball and football. Mike was an avid golfer and hunter, and enjoyed restoring a 1946 Chevy Pickup truck. He is survived by a son and daughter-in­ law, Chad Michael and Tracy Sl Clair of Plainwell; a daughter, Kimberly Jo St. Clair of Kalamazoo; a niece, Marsha Kitby of Delton; grandchildren, Brandi and Ryan Sl Clair, and Mariah Lacy. Funeral services to celebrate Mike's life were held on Monday, January 24. 2000 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Duane DeHaan officiated. Memorial contributions in Mike's name to Hospice of greater Kalamazoo will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. the Doris J. Elmer HASTINGS - Doris J. Elmer, age 65, •sfisrsrtaassr* Dons* was a member of Hastings Apostolic Tabernacle She was well loved by her church family and those who knew her. Doris had many friends at Tendcrcarc Nursing Home where she was a resident. Her attitude of caring towards all was greatly admired, and she was much fun to be around. Doris's love for Jesus was evident, as without fail, every Sunday she would shout out her testimony of "I love the Lord because he firs* loved me!" Her optimistic attitude, even with her frailties, was a lesson for us all to appreciate life and what God has given us. Doris was a ray of sunshine that will be greatly missed on this earth. A memorial service was held at Hastings Apostolic Tabernacle on Saturday, January 22. 2000 in honor of this special lady. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. She retired from Clark Equipment after 32 years of service and then spent her winters in Mulberry, Florida. Marguerite enjoyed crochetting. flower gardening, reading, and was an avid cat lover. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene in 1998; brothers, Charles, Harold, Junior, and Harry; sisters, Stella Rich, and Alta Gray. Margacrite.il survived by her von. Nicholas Gutsue of Beverly Hills, California; daughter, Carol Raab of Nashville; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild; brothers, Ray (Loretta) Barber of Kalamazoo, Bill (Carol) Barber of Kalamazoo; sisters. Daisy Fazel of Wisconsin, Lily Donahue of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Leona (David) Schmier of Flint. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 22, 2000 al the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Reverend David Hustwick officiated. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Andrews Anglican Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. PRAIRIEVILLE - Mrs. Marie Elsie M. Hamilton LOWELL - Mrs. Elsie M. Hamilton, age 84, of Lowell, and formerly of Nashville, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at Laurels of Kent Nursing Home in Lowell. She was bom on August 8, 1915, in Cascade Township, the daughter of Gaylord & Elsie (Rice) Patten. Elsie graduated from Nashville High School. She married Carrol Hamilton on December 21,1935 in Nashville. Elsie was a homemaker, and was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church and the Pythian Sisters. She was a super seamstress and an avid crochcaer. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband. Carrol in 1976; grandson, Thomas Hamilton; brothers, George Patten, Maurice Patten, Orley Patten, and Gaylord Patten. She is survived by her sons, P.ussell (Barb) Hamilton of Denver, Colorado, Richard (Ruth Ann) Hamilton of Sunwood, Reginald (Dusty) Hamilton of Boyne City; daughter, Riu (Robert) Pratt of Lowell; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Ida Belle Korchyk of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Beatrice Miller of South Daytona, Florida. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 24, 2000 at lhe Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Reverend James Hynes officiated. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Armintrout, age 86. of Prairieville, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at her residence. Mrs. Armintrout was bom on December 11,1913 m Kenton, Ohio, the daughter of Rufus and Cora Belle (Eaton) Draper. She married William Armintrout on June 6, 1940, and he preceded her in death in 1971. At age 65, Mrs. Arrintrout was Deputy Clerk of Prairieville Township and she held that position for 10 years. She was a member of the T.O.P.S. Club of Prairieville and a member of the Order of the Eastern Stars Prudence Nobles #366. Mrs. Armintrout was also preceded in death by a son, James "Billy" Armincrout in 1990; and eight brothers and sisters. She is survived by her sons, Richard “Rick" Armintrout of Richland, Leo Armintrout of Prairieville; daughters, Shirley Liles of Kalamazoo, and Darlene Landers of Battle Creek; daughter-in-law, Sheri Armintrout of Prairieville, sister, Clara Thompson of California; four granddaughters; six great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, January 27, 2000 from 2:00 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, January 28, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Wilhelm Mandel officiating. Interment will be at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Order of the Eastern Star of Hickory Comers, or the American Kidney Foundation will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. the �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 27. 2000 - Page 7 Social LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Forectooure Safe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WF OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rush-Fenstemaker plan June wedding Baurs-Ashley to wec| june 17 Kenneth and June Hamp of Hastings and Robert and Melinda Rusch of Fort Gratiot arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Amy Mane Rusch to Robert Frank Fenrfemaker. son of Floyd and Robin Fcnst croaker of Hastings. Rob and Amy will be married on June 24, 2000 Amy is a 1996 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Flexfab. Rob is a 1995 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Airport Sand and Gravel. James and Judy Baurs of Delton arc proud to announce the engagement of their daughter. Sara L. Baurs, to Shane G. Ash­ ley. He is the son of Ronald and Dalene Ashley of Delton. The future bride is a 1992 graduate of Delton Kellogg and is a hairstylist at Ra­ zor's Edge in Hastings. The prospective bridegroom is a 1988 graduate of Hopkins High School and is a crane operator for Mc­ Cormick Enterprises in Delton. They arc planning a June 17. 2000 wed­ ding. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default ha. bMn made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles C. WBdns a married man and Margaret Jean Wteww hts wife (original mortgagors) to CON­ SECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP. f/k/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 18. 1998. and recorded on May 28. 1998 in Uber 1012485. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY AND 42/100 dottare (882.720.42). including Interest at 14.450% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such caee made and provided, notice ia hereby given that said mort gaga wfl b* forectoaod by a sale of the mort­ gaged premfeoa, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hast­ ings, Ml at 1.00 p.m., on February 10, 2000 Said premises are stuated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and vo de­ scribed as: A parcel oi^nd located in the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North. Rango 8 Wool. Hastings Town ship. Barry County. Michigan, described as fol­ lows Begmmng at foe Northeast corner of the above described land; thence West 220 foot, thence South 198 foot, thence East 220 foot, thence North 198 toot to foe piaco of beginning. The redemption ported shaft bo 8 monfofs) from foe date of such sate, untoas determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period ■haft be X days from the date of ouch sate Dated: December X. 1989 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-583-1302 Trott 8 Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors X150 Tategraph Road, Suite 100 Bingham terms. Ml 48025 Rte 8891214256 Tigers (1/77) Probate Court NOTICE OF ADMHSTRAT1ON Estate of DONALD R. MORRISSEY. DECEASED Social Security No 367-05-2285 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS. INCLUD­ ING SAMUEL MORRISSEY WHOSE ADDRESS IS UNKNOWN Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING JANUARY 12. 2000 - 7:X P M Caked to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present House. Palmer Hansford. Watters. Munjoy. McKenna, Edwards and ten (10) guests Minutes of the regul-i meeting held on De­ cember 8. 1999 approved Minutes of the special meeting held on De­ cember 20. 1999 approved Treasurers report received and placed on hie PCI Buikting/Etectncal Permits report received and placed on file Zoning Administrator report received and placed on Me. Motion to appoint Treasurer Muryoy. Clerk McKenna and Supervisor Edwards for the media­ tion proceedings with the City of Hastings Motion to adopt Ordinance No 74 Motion to proceed with compilation of the Township's General and Zoning Ordinances Motion to adopt Resolution No 72 Motion to pay vouchers and payroll vouchers Motion to approve payment for renewal of the Township s Insurance Policy in the amount of $2,266 X Motion to approve Police Agreement with the change regarding overtime Motion to accept the recommendations from the Election Commission tor Election Inspectors for the Presidential Primary Motion to adjourn Adjournment at 8 03 p.m. Respecttufty submitted Robm McKenna. Clerk Attested to by: Robert M Edwards. Supervisor Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHti* Regular Board Meeting January 11.2000 - 7.X p.m. All Board members present. County CommwSKxwr Baitey. Deputy Demaagd. two guests Approved mmutes received freaaurer's report Election Commission approved workers and pay rate tor Pr esxfential Primary Election Approved contract with County tor Deputy ser­ vices Approved contract wtth YMCA tor recreation services Increased price of cemetery tat for non-resi­ dent to $500. resident price remains at $1X. Approved schedule of meetings Approved al current daposttories and added Ionia State Bank Paid outstendng txtta Ac$oumed at 7:55 Bonnie L Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Richard C Thomas. Supervisor (1/27) , —a feeted by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 3870 Cloverdale Road. Delton, Michigan 49046 dwd 12/17/99 An nsfrument dated 1/16/93 has been admitted as the w« of foe deceased Loofboro-Thomas plan to be wed May 6 Ken and Hope Loofboro of Delton and Tim and Lynda Thomas of Chase would like to announce the engagement of their children, Kelli Loofboro and Jason Thomas. Kelli is a 1996 graduate of Delton Kel­ logg High School and currently employed al Pine Lake Grocery of Plainwell. Jason is a 1994 graduate of Delton Kel­ logg High School and currently employed at HyTech Spring and Machine of Plain­ well. A May 6 wedding is being planned. Country Peddler to stop in Kazoo The Original Country Peddler Show has announced that 60-plus folk artists will dis­ play and sell their hand-crafted one-of-akind decorator at the 12th annual Country Peddler Show at the Hazel Grey Building at the Kalamazoo County Fair­ grounds Feb. 18, 19 and 20. The show offers an array of hand-crafted gifts and collectibles of the future, each one an original idea. The show is decorated in room-like settings so that all customers can fed like they arc walking through their favontc magazines. On display will be just about everything to decorate the office or home or for the retailer, such as Teddy bears, baskets, wooden items, furniture, pottery, black­ smiths. flags, birdhouses, dolls, porcelain, herbal delights and more. To bcnefi: the Kalamazoo Humane Soci­ ety. patrons who return to the show for a second day receive $2 off their admission by making a food or cash donation to the Humane Society. Show hours arc Friday. Feb. 18. 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturday. Feb. 19,9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday. Feb. 20, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Daily admission is S4 for adults and $2 for chil­ dren 2 to 12 years of age. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER a Four generations home for holidays Four generations of Moyers were “home for the holidays." Pictured arc Herb and Eileen Moyer with their son Randy and his two daughters. Cast ic Campbell and Amy Lopez. Cassie is holding her daughter Aliyah Drew, and Amy is holding her son, Severn Randall. Card shower is palnned Ernest H. Gross, formerly of Freeport is in the Veterans Hospital in Long Beach. CA and being treated for cancer. The family is hosting a card shower for him. You may send your cards to Ernest H. Gross, c/o VAMC. 5901 East 7th St.. Lung Beach. CA 90822; Attn. NOPTEL 125. Mildred Mathews to mark 90 years Mildred Mathews is celebrating her 90th birthday ar Eldon and Donna s home in Hastings with her family. * 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME montwiie Highway. Chariotie. Michigan 48813. or This estate is not being supervised by foe Pro­ bale Court Any interested party may file a written RrihardJ Hudson (P15220) Stagei. Hudson. Gee & Longstreet 607 North Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 616/945-3495 (1/27) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate TH® RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATT E MPDNG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean matte in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rickey L. Lewis and Centtafyne S. Lewis husband and w6a (original mortgagors) to Flagetar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 9.1986, and recorded on May 16. 1986 in Uber 688. on Page 403. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by sari mortgagee to the MICHIGAN STATE HOUS­ ING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a public body corporate and potttic, as assignee by an assign­ ment dated May 9.1996. which was recorded on May 15. 1996. in Uber 680. on Page 408. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there rs claimed to bo duo al foe date hereof foe sum of SEVENTY-ONE THO ’SAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY ONE AND 90/IX dollar* ($71.29190), inducting interest at 7.100% per annum Under foe pc *ior of sate contained in said mortgage and foe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1:X p.m., on March 2. 2000 Said pramiaea are sftuated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County, Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: A pared of land out of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1. Town 1. North. Range 7 West, being more particularly described as fol­ lows: Begtnmng at a pewit of the East line of said Section 1. distant Northerly 689 teat from the East 1/4 post of sari Section 1; thence continuing Northerly atony said East Section lew IX teat to Norm hne of the South 24 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of sari Section 1. as oc­ cupied. thence Westerly 257 feet along said North line of the South 24 acres as occupied; thence Southerly 25 feet; thence Westerly 6 feet; thence Southerly 105 feet, thence East 265 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 monfofs) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned tn accordance wtth 194BCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate Dated: January 20. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys and Counselors XIX Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fife <97086486 Hawfcs (2/17) (1/27) ------- ■ - roouce or roracioauro THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Deteutt has bean made in the condition* at a certain Mortgage made by DAN R CHAN DANAIS and JACKLYN R. CHANDANAIS. hus­ band and wtfs. of 1880 West Dowling Road. Dowling. Michigan 49050. which was assumed by Jason Chandanaa. of i860 West Dowting Road, by Assumption Agreement dated February 20, 1989, to Conseco Finance Servicing Corpo­ ration FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVIC­ ING CORPORATION, a Michigan corporation, of 2506 East Paris. SE. Suite 200, Grand Rapid*. Michigan 49546. dated August 28. 1995, and racordsd in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on September 12.1995, in Uber 640. Pago(s) 59. on which Mortgage there a daimed to be due at foe date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $74,857.57. and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained in said Mort­ gage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE, notice w hereby given that on February 24. 2X0. at 2:X p.m.. on the steps of the Coinhouse in foe City of Hastings, that being foe place for holding the Ctrcutt Court tor foe County of Barry, there wB be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, for foe purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, togefoer wtth intoresl at 8.96 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mort­ gagee, Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION, does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are described in said Mortgage as foftows. to-wft: PARCELS- Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Sec­ tion 25. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, deserved as: Commencing at ths Southwest comer of Sec­ tion 25; thence East 814 feet to the Point of Be­ ginning; thence North 440 feat; thence West 374 feat; thence North 440 feet; thence East 440 feet; thence South 680 feet, thence West 66 feet to the Point of Beginning, Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of sate unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shaft be thirty (X) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sate. Dated January 7. 2000 CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARO & ROY. PC. By: DONALD A BRANDT (PX183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 401 Munson Avenue. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 (2/10) State of Michigan Probete Court County of Barry publication notice n»r»«Md tiaw HU No 2000-&ns-SE , Jj?'* « DONALD MICHAEL ANTHONY OEBEK. DotomoO Soon Security No 383-50 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your inlcrcy «vdw nute may be berrod or W tected by fora hearing. NOTICE: A beanng wa> Waned on the peMon o< the Don/'noopy Uebek Eatata. who kved ■ Nc^andwhodmd Creator! o< the deceased ore notified that a> utm agamat the esMe wta be torew barmd ,'p’ resentaiive or to both the probate cowl and foe (proposed) personal representative within four "“ST Notice is further given thatthe estate w«. then be “9nodto«™»KIpnsons NVewmg of record Date January* 18, 2000 NaftC Blakestee (P32521) 23 North Main Street Rockford Ml 49341 616-866 9593 Crystal Uebek 12615 - 90th Avenue West Ofrve. Mi 49460 (1/27) NOTICE TO RECRLMT A PCFO NoBQBtoiiMjMimAMaf Notice - Pursuant to • 5 CFR part 950 104. the Local Federal Coordinating Committee for foe KenVOttawa/Barry County Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) invrtes voluntary. Charitable Human Health and Welfare organizations or Fed­ erations to apply to act as foe Principal Combmed Fund Organization tor the year 2000 CFC Cwnpaign Deadline tor submission of a tatty com­ pleted and documented appftcabon is 5 p m EDT, February 8. 2000 Send appticabon to Jam»e Guinn LFCC Chair X Cottage Ave . SE Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-4457 (1/27) TH® FIRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN W8J. BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default having been made m the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by DarreK L and Luanna M Mytend. husband and wife, of 10955 Boulter Road. Delton. Michigan 49046. to CON­ SECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION FAC/A GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION, a Mchigan Corporation, of 2X5 East Paris. S E . Suite 2X. Grand Raptos Michigan 49546. dated July 10. 1997. and recorded m the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry tn the State of Michigan on July 18. 1997, in Uber 702. Pagefs) 1X. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at foe date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $99,172 28. uxl no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained m said Mort­ gage has become operative, NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby »ven that on March 9. 20X. at 2 X p m. on the steps of the Courthouse m the City of Hastings, that be­ ing the place for holding the Ocurt Court tor the County of Barry, there wiH be offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder, at puttee sate, tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and un­ paid upon said Mortgage, together wtth interest at 9 23 percent per annum, legal costs attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mort­ gagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation FKA Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are desenbed in said Mortgage as fol­ lows, lo-wtt COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF SECTION 33. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE NORTH X DE­ GREES 27 07 WEST ON THE WEST SEC­ TION UNE 1320 99 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION THENCE CONTINUING NORTH X DE­ GREES 27 Or WEST ON THE WEST SEC TION LINE 693 42 FEET TO THE CENTER­ LINE OF BOULTER ROAD. THENCE EAST­ ERLY ON THE CENTERLINE OF SAID ROAD 2X 76 FEET. BEING THE ARC OF CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF 739 78 FEET TO THE FAR END OF A CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 78 DEGREES 43 5r EAST 229 83 FEET. THENCE ON SA© CEN­ TERLINE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 47' 4r EAST 208 35 FEET THENCE SOUTH X DE­ GREES 27' Or EAST. 573 13 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 31 54‘ WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SA© SECTION. 420 X FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT-OFWAY OVER THE NORTHERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR BOULTER ROAD The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of sate unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (X) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment. tf abandonment occurs after sale Conseco Finance Serviang Corporation Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER, ALWARD 8 ROY. PC BY DONALD A BRANDT (PX183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 401 Munsun Avenue. PO Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated January 19. 20X (2/24) HELP WAWED Thomapple Valley Commimity Credit Union is looking for quailfled tellers for -?penings that now exist at both or our locations. If you have cash handling experience, a good aptitude for or account­ ing, can work well with the public, and would like a long term working commitment, then wc would like to talk to you. Wc arc a not-for-profit financial cooperative and take pride in our ability to offer superior service to our 5,800 member/owners. Send resumes to: TVCCU, RO. Box esa, Hastings. 49058 or TVCCU, RO. box 914, Delton, 49049 Or stop by either location and fill out an employment application �Paga 8 - Tha Hasting* Banner - Thuraday January 27. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AH Count**) Detroit Legal New., 1409 Alien Road, Suite B, Troy. M 48083-4003 Wayne. Oakland, and Macomb Countie. Phone (248) 577-8100 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions ol a certain mortgage made by Richard L Stamm. Jr a sin­ gle man of Barry County Michigan Mortgagor to Groat Lakes Bancorp Mortgagee dated the 17th day of March. A 0 1997 and recorded in the of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for the County ol Barry and State of Michigan on the 21 st day ol April. A D 1997 m Uber 691 of Barry Records on page 620 which sard mortgage was thereafter on. to-wrt the 2nd day of September. A D 1999 assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc . thru mesne assignments and sub­ mitted tor recording on January 13th. 2000 m the office of Register ol Deeds for s®d County of Barry Records, on whch mortgage there rs clamed to be due at the date of this notice for principal and interest toe sum of $36 199 40 And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt se­ cured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. thereof by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 2nd day of March. A D . 2000. at 1 00 p m oclock said mortgage wiR be foreclosed by a sale at puttee auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings Ml. Barry County Michigan of the premises described m said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at eight pomt five zero per cent (6 50%) per annum and al legal costs charges and expenses inckidtog the attorney tees slowed by law. and also any sum or sum which may be paid by the un­ dersigned. necessary to protect rts interest m the premises Whch satd premises are described as kteows Al that certam piece or parcel of land Muate m the City of Hastings, m the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as tottows.to wit. BEGINNING IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1M OF SECTION 14. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST. THENCE EAST ALONG SOUTHLIME OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST IM APPROXIMATELY 10 ROOS TO CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAD AS POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION. 660 FEET. THENCE NORTHERLY 165 FEET. THENCE WESTERLY 460 FEET; THENCE NORTH 45 FEET. THENCE WESTERLY 200 FEET TO THE CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAD THENCE SOUTHERLY 210 FEET ALONG THE CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAD TO A POINT OF BEGINNING Tax © 08-007-014-002-05 The redemption period shaft be six months from the dale of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL600 3241a. in whch case the redemption period sha# be 30 days from the date of such Mortgage Foreclosure Robert A. Tremain A Associates. P.C la a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DANIEL L MOON AND ANGELA H MOON. HUSBAND AND WIFE to THE PkOVIDENT BANK. AN OHIO BANKING CORPORATION Mortgagee, dated November 12, I99A and recorded on De­ cember 4. 1998 as *1021881 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of fifty two thousand five hundred seven and 02/100 dollars ($52,507 02). including interest at 9 750% per annum, with adjustable rale rider Under toe power ol sale contained m said mortgage and toe statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of tha mort­ gaged premises, and some part of them, at pub­ lic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml. at 1 00 p.m. on February 24, 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA BARRY County Mchigan and are de scribed as: THE EAST 220 FEET OF THE NORTH 240 FEET OF THE EAST 16 02 CHAINS OF THE NORTH 24 92 CHAINS OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unteas determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 (a) in which case the redemption period shall be 3C days from the date of such sale DATED January 20. 2000 THE PROVIDENT BANK Mortgagee Attorney For: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009 66616 (2/10) SAFE Dear Ann Landers: I have been having an ongoing argument with my wife, and I am hoping you will print this in the paper. I really need your help “Sally’* gets relief from using a heating pad on her aching back. The problem is, she insists on leaving heating pad plugged in and turned on. whether she is using it or not. On more than one occasion, I have awakened at night to find the heating pad still turned on after Sally has fallen asleep. The last time this happened, I unplugged the pad and put it on the floor. When she woke up the next morning and discovered what I had done, she became furious, and accused me of being ‘controlling.’’ I found some information on the internet about electrical safety and showed it to her, but she still doesn't believe it. Ann, it is dangerous to leave a heating pad on all Hight? I don’t want to fight with my wife, but I don’t want to die in a fire, either. Should I grit my teeth and ignore the dan­ ger. or keep unplugging the pad after she falls asleep, and lei her yell at me in the morning? - Wait in Virginia. Dear Walt: It can be extremely dangerous to leave ANY electrical appliance on all night. The appliance should be turned off and unplugged Show this column to Sally. Maybe she will quit yelling at you after she sees this in the paper. Cheating errands MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by Sloven D Bowerman and Gatto Bowerman. Husband and Wife, to Mort­ gage America (IMC). Inc . mortgagee dated Au­ gust 25. 1997 wxJ recorded September 25. 1997 in Document *1001892. Barry County Records sato mortgage is now held by IMC Mortgage Company by assignment dated November 22. 1999 and recorded on January 4. 2000 in Docu­ ment *1039603. Barry County Records There is da*ned io be due on such mortgage the sum of Forty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Twenty end 88/100 Dollars ($46 220 88) mdudmg interest al toe rale of 12 5% per annum Under the power of sate contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of ths Slate of Michigan, nonce ts hereby given that toe mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at puttee vendue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings Ml to Barry County Michigan at 100 p m on March 2. 2000 The premises are located in the Township of Casteton Barry County. McNpm. are descnbsd as Lot 19 of Block D of Pleasant Shores, accordmg to the recorded plat thereof m Uber 3 of Plats. on Page 59 The redemption period shall be 6 months from toe date of such sate, unless toe property is de­ termined abandoned m accordance with MCLA f600 3241 a.« which case tha redemption period she* be 30 days from too date of the sate Dated January 77. 2000 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney tor IMC Mortgage Company. As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 Rte No 193 0240 (2/24) AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE ™ -(Jr Danger plugged DRiVtRS.'^TH good traffic records™ Dear Ann Landen: I read the letter from the woman who questioned her hus­ band^ fidelity because he liked to run er­ rands without the kids. You thought she was unduly suspicious. That may be true in some cases. Ann, but most women should trust their intuition, especially when there arc other clues. The same thing happened to me 11 years ago. Short trips to the grocery store began to take two or three hours. He often told me he was working overtime, and when I called his place of employment, he was never there. Usually a slob, my husband began taking a sudden interest in his appearance, and bought a bottle of highly scented after­ shave. I hid my head in the sand, thinking what­ ever was going on would pass Shortly after 1 became pregnant «0th our.l^nj he adnutted he was another won^an. and ' planning to-Ike with her and syppon her six kids. His disappearance from our lives caused lasting damage to our children. Ann, when a woman notices things like long walks and unexplained absences, she has the right to suspect her husband is up to no good. The consequences of philandering can be devastating, and we women must keep our eyes open, and protect ourselves and our children. - Never Blind Again in Utah Dear Utah: I agree there were sufficient clues to warrant suspicion. You were a little slow on the uptake. Sister. I hope you in­ sisted on support. He has already gotten away with plenty. Ladies’ room? Dear Ann Landers: I’ve been working in this small office for over a year. Since the day I started, a man (who shall be unnamed) always uses the women’s washroom. It was never a problem, until recently, when he walked in on me for the third time It was extremely embarrassing. He did not seem a bit upset by the intrusion, and never even NO FINANCE CHARGES • NO COSTLY DUES NO MEMBERSHIP TO BUY said, “Excuse me.” We have since purchased new locks for the door, but using that washroom always makes me nervous. I don’t know why a man would want to use the ladies' washroom in the first place. Does the lady with all the answers have an answer to this one? Somewhere in the United States. Dear Somewher': The most logical rea­ son I can come up with for a man using the ladies' washroom is that it is closer than the ment, and when there is an urgent need, the restroom nearest is the one of choice. 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I was devastated, and it took me 8 long time to start functioning again. In the past year. I have managed to get out a bit with my daughters, but it does not fill the emptiness inside. I want someone to love and cuddle, laugh and spend the rest of my days with. I When planning a wedding. who pays for what? Who stands where? "The Ann Lan­ den Guide for Brides " has all the answers. Send a selfaddressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Brides, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $4.55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.crcaiors.com. tai on Jan. II, 2000 at 6:05 p.m. tgjCheri mifi fttw .’-1J34 X1QT v,--j> and Steve VanSickle of Middleville. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches BOY, Patrick Evan, bom at Pennock Hospi­ long tal on Jan. 11, 2000 at 11:21 a.m. to Becky and Brian Grubius of Delton. Weighing 7 BOY, Payne Drake Stephens, bom at Pen­ lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. nock Hospital on Jan. 18, 2000 at 10:04 a.m. to Derrick and Jennifer Stephens of GIRL, Alexis June, bom at Pennock Hos­ Nashville. Weighing 5 lbs. II ozs. and 19 pital on Jan. 11. 2000 at 6:16 p.m. to Nick inches long. and Jessica Norton of Middleville. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Carly Irene, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Jan. 19, 2000 at 9:30 p.m. to Melissa McNett of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Caleb Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 18, 2000 at 9:36 pjn. to Lori and David Keeler of Woodland. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Dylan Reed. bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Jan. 16, 2000 at 7.-05 p.m. to Kathy and Jeff Bates of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 2 3/4 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Emily Louise, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 16, 2000 at 5:20 a.m. to Gregg and Kelly Coon of Hastings. Weighing 4 • BOY, Bradley Charles, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 11. 2000 at 2:36 p.m. to Kenneth and Cherokee Schleh of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Katlyn Grace, bom at Spectrum Health Downtown in Grand Rapids on Jan. 4, 2000 at 6:02 p.m. to Chad and Jennifer Forsyth of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs., 15 ozs. and 21” long. BOY, Hunter James, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 14, 2000 to David and Mary Phillips of Bellevue. Weighing 9 lbs. 8 ozs. and 22 inches long. MOTBCK • PUBLIC HEARING OF THE HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION The Puttee Hearing tor Kfrk Pasche odgnaly scheduled tor Wednesday Januarv 26 has been rescheduled due to the need to also change the Land Use Plan Wednesday, February 2. 2000 - 7:30 p.m. HOPE TOWNSHIP HAU. ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD Change of Zoning Map from AR to RL-1 Change of Land Uae Map Claaamcatton from Rural to Lake Request by Kirt Pasche to rezone from AR to RL-1 twelve parcels and an easement tor land accessed by Leeward Shores Dnve described as bordered on west by north-south 1/4 Itoe of Section 21. on north by Lake 21. on south by Cloverdate Road, on east by land owned by Krk Pasche. aa located n Secton 21. Hope Township. T2N R9W. Barry Courtty. Ml Also, consideration of proposed amendment Io Hope Towns!*p Land Use Plan to change laid Use Plan CiasMicatxm for the above desenbed property from the existing Rural dassrfcatmn to the proposed Lake dasstocatxxi Written comments wtU be accepted by the Clerk by mail or durtog regular busmess hours m regard to the above request up to the time of the public hearing 25 and over and men 30 and onr Join with th, thousand, ot Michigan poScyhokMre who han already caHad and aawdl Al R Maa la 10 minuaaa or Maa » laam how you can aanl 1 Am 1 unreasonable? Should I allow my mother to behave any way she pleases when she visits and keep my mouth shut? - Too Neat in Virginia? Dear Virginia: It appears that your mother ia a bit of a slob. and I'm sorry about that, but I know of no way to retrain a mother. Accept her the way she is, be­ cause she is not going to change. One of these days, you would give a lol to see your mother s clothes draped over the chairs and Raising finger Dear Ann Landers: I am in the military, stationed in Italy, and I read your column in Stars and Stripes. It is expensive in Italy to have a standard telephone, so a great many Italians own cell phones. The law here say* you cannot make or receive calls while dri­ ving a car. When I work with the Italians on force protection, I occasionally sec them raise a finger at an offending motorist. The driver immediately puts his or her phone away. it Is time other countries adopted this sen­ sible approach. - H.C.. Airborne. Italy. Dear H.C.: Thanks for the information. Unfortunately, in America, when a motorist raises a finger, it’s often another finger with a different message. We could learn some civility from our Italian friends. ••••• The appiicatnn. legal description and map may be viewed dur­ ing regular business hours on Wednesdays 9am to 12 noon and 1 p m Io 3 p m at the Hope Township Hau located at 5463 S Wai Lake Road on M-43 oiuct. d■. «- awadastra naiaona ana ££ renal nfialrer —— — l ^3-. w Auuiiionat uiscuL-niS ror mature purauns age uo anu Reform slob Deer Ann Landers: I'm an aduh female who likes things neat and organized My mother, on the other hind, is a packrat and a terrible housekeeper She has always been this way. and although I ignored it when I was growing up. I am leu tolerant now I don't care what my mother does in her own home, but when she cornea to visit me. I resent lhe way she turns my place into a pigsty. She puls duty dishes back in lhe cupboards, leaves half-empty soda cam all oscr the place, slashes newspapers behind the sofa, and leaves her clothes on the floor or draped around chairs My polite requests and desperate pleas to "ncalen up" arc ig­ nored She says I’m a dean freak, and to "lay off." miss the company and intimacy of having a female companion. A few months ago, I began to take out a lovely woman, and that is when the trouble began. My sisters and daughters don’t ap­ prove of my dating, and they do not care for the woman I am seeing. One daughter said it is a poor reflection on her mother’s mem­ ory. and that 1 should not be dating anyone. My children and sisters invite me to par­ ties. but they don’t want me to bring any­ one. I do not enjoy going alone. Also, I suf­ fered a heart attack and underwent bypass surgery not long ago, and would prefer to have someone with me instead of being by myself. It makes me feel more secure. Please give me some advice. - Longtime Reader in San Diego. Dear Longtime Reader: At age 78, you have earned the right to march to your own drummer. If you enjoy dating, go ahead and do it. Your children and sisters need not be consulted, nor do you need their approval If your relatives continue to voice their disap­ proval, tell them to write to me. and I will set them straight. moment information on news items. Log on at jadnews.com Hope Township wit provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and auebo tapes of printed material being considered at toe neanng to tndwduais with disabilities ar the heanng upon five days no­ tice to toe Hope Townsrvp Ctert md»viduaisw«hc»sab*t>esrequmng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Tbwnsh«p Clerk by wntmg or caJhng the dertc at the address or tele­ phone number hsted below A meetmg of the Planning Commission wifi be held rmmedtately foiowmg the heanng to decide on the above requests and any other business that may legally come before this Board SytviaW Forster Hope Township Cterk 5463 8. WM Lake Road. Heatings. M 49058 948-2464 CLOVEROALt R0AP �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 27, 2000 - Page 9 LEGAL NOTICES From TIME to TIMt... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Early Assyria Township By Joyce F. Weinbrecht When the first settlers came to the area *hich would become Assyria Township in 1844. they found tracts of hard wood, with many oak openings. Wildflowers bloomed everywhere during the spring, summer and fall. Game was abundant and deer came in large numbers to the “salt licks." where the Indians would put up tree stands and wait for the animals to appear and they could kill them easily. There were two Indian villages in the area in 1836 when the first white settlers arrived. There was a large village of 30 lodges and a council house on Section No. 24 and a smaller village of about 20 on Sec­ tion No. 25. Here they practiced some crude types of agriculture, fenced area and an Indian burying ground showed that they had been established there for sometime. » About 1840 both groups left the area and no more burials were made in the bunal ground, which is now on private property. There is no known reason for their aban­ donment of the spot. Maybe the game was The Cleaveland Elhs house built in 1838 on Section No. 3 on the road now known getting too scarce. Maybe settlers were as M-66. Assyria Township becoming too thick. In 1838, President Andrew Jackson's house had stood. There were still some rem­ Charles G. Baker, and Eldridge Austin; removal policies were in effect and they nants of the building still standing in 1850. inspectors of schools. Joseph Blaisdell. may have felt threatened by the action or Cleaveland Ellis wanted to build a frame Archclaus Harwood; director of the poor, even caught up in it. Henry Mallory and C.P. White; constables. house for his family. He went to the nearest In any event, they moved on and their Charles Dodge. Henry Dean. Edward Cox. sawmill, which was owned by a Quaker lodges fell into decay and disappeared Harlow Lapham; overseers of highways. eventually. man named John Mott and was locate*.' in Calvin Austin. District No. I. David Talbot. In this part of Michigan the Indians were Maple Grove Township. District No. 2, Clcaveland Ellis. District usually ftHawatom i. Ottawa and Chippewa. Mr Mott had enjoyed a monopoly on No. 3, Volney Hyde. District No. 4, Henry They often comingled, traveled together sawed lumber for the area, owning the only Wilbur. District No. 5, Rufus Brooks, Dis­ and even lived in the same village. These sawmill in the immediate area. Mr. Cleave­ trict No. 6, A. S. Quick, District No.7, Indians may have gone north or may have land refused to pay the asking price and was Joseph Babcock, District No. 8; poundmas­ joined one of the several missions which told that since there was no other sawmill ter, C.P. White. were springing up about the state in an and no other source of sawed lumber and no At this meeting $200 was appropriated attempt to bring Christianity to the natives waler power to operate another mill, that for contingent expenses, $50 for the support of the state. this was the price, none other available. of the poor. On Feb. 29, 1844. Assyria was set off Mr. Clcaveland refused to pay the price to Education had priority with the early set­ from Johnstown Township and held its first Mr. Mott and began to search for a site on tlers of Barry County. Assyria Township town meeting on April I, 1844. The meet­ which to build his own sawmill. He found a was no exception. The first school held in ing was held at the home of Cleaveland source of water power in lhe center of Sec­ the township was held in the home of Elhs tion No. 12 in Assyria Township not far Cleaveland Ellis, erected in 1842. The Cleaveland Ellis had arrived in the town from his property. He interested Daniel and school was taught there in 1843 by Lydia in March of 1837 and located on 680 acres Abel Baldwin who lived on Section No. 3 in Warren and she had six students that year. on Sections No 3 and 4. Mr. Flits was from the mitt business A sawmill was built in A frame house was builf and New York State. He brought with him • - t®4l ; • , served Ditanci No. A until 1892. when this The Baldwins were millwrights and Calvin P. White, L. P. White, Philo Norton building was moved arid another was built and his family. Mr. Ellis was planning on sawyers and knew how to operate a sawmill. in its place. This building faced east with these people to help clear the rather large The construction of this mill was not easy. very high ceilings, six windows on each The irons used in the mill had to be brought acres which he had purchased side, north and south. There was never a in from Battle Creek over very poor to non­ When they arrived on the prospective well at the school, water had to be carried land, they moved into an Indian hut which existent roeds. But they did get it built and from the Ellis farm. The Ellis school was Mr. Ellis was able to get the lumber for his was standing on Section No. 4 and they consolidated with Bellevue in 1938. proceeded to build a comfortable log cabin house. The mill was sold to Belcher Athem Cleaveland Ellis married Lucretia Chapin and John T. Ellis in 1843. on Section 4. in Holyoke, Mass. She chose the name In August 1837, Mr. Ellis returned to the John T. Ellis built a store on a spot just to Assyria for the township at the first town east and got his family, bringing them to the east of the sawmill. He also built an ash­ meeting on April I. 1844. A name which Assyria Township. This party consisted of cry where tijey made black salts. These two she noted came from the Bible. They had his father and mother, his wife and his men operated (he sawmill, store and ashcry five children, one son who died as a child for about two years, but it wasn’t a very daughter. and four girls who lived to adulthood. He had brought the family out with a paying business and they abandoned it. This D.W. Ellis, a brother of Cleaveland, came can still be found on the 1860 plat maps and team of horses and when he arrived in to the township in July, 1844. and was a is shown as Athem^ Estate. Assyria Township, there was no feed for blacksmith in the township. He was a char­ Mr. Ellis attempted to raise a significant them. He look them to Bellevue in Eaton ter member of the Burry County Pioneer flock of sheep, no easy matter in face of the County until the marsh grass began to come predators, particularly the wolves. It took up. He then brought the team back and Associates formed in 1873 and a member him ten years to double the size of his flock. turned them into the marsh to feed on the of the Assyria Grange. At first, getting feed for the sheep was a grass. One horse immediately med and the Pamelia Chapin, sister to Lucretia second one became mired in the marsh and problem. He found that he had to make trips Chapin Ellis married C.P. White in the Ellis was a victim of the wolves. Mi Ellis decid­ to Marengo, then to Marshall, which was home on Sept. 30, 1843, with the Cleave­ ed that until he had better accommodations quite an undertaking, but as time passed lands’ daughter. Laura, acting as a witness. for them he would not own any more horsand he could get his supplies in Battle The first recorded death in Assyria Town­ Creek and then Bellevue ship was the death of Mrs. Philo Norton, Mr. Ellis worked very hard to get his 680 Thc Elhs family had arrived in Assyria who had accompanied her husband to the acres under cultivation. He had a large work on the Indian trail which came into the area in 1837. She died in 1839 and was force to aid him with this. He added more township from Bellevue and the trail was buried on the Ellis land on Section No. 3. land to his holdings and when he died in well marked Later a cemetery was laid out on Section August 1867. he owned 1880 acres of land* Meanwhile in the southern part of the No. 9 with the first burial there being that in Assyria Township. township were Joseph S. Blaisdell liad of Mrs. Cyril Johnson in 1849. At the first town meeting, held in the made his settlement, another gentleman Cleaveland Ellis was noted as a good Clcaveland Ellis home on April I. 1844 the owned some land on Section No. 4. He was fanner, a good business man, generous with following township officers were chosen: his neighbors and his family. He died in retired Naval Officer Captain C.D. Morris. Supervisor Cleaveland Ellis; clerk, John S. August of 1867, leaving behind a heritage, He purchased 400 acres on Sections 23 and VanBrunt; treasurer. C.P. White; assessors, which still lingers in the township and the 24. He did not settle on the land, however, Pete Downs and Joseph Blaisdell; justices county. until 1850 and by then Joseph Blaisdell had of the peace. Joseph Blaisdell, Samuel (More about Assyria Towpship next week) died. Captain Moms, when he finally Andrus; Peter Downs and Peter Dillin; arrived in the township, built his house on highway commissioners. Henry Wilbur. the very spot where the Indian Council VISIT US on the HET with up to the moment information on news items. Log on at jadnews.com The graves of Cleaveiand and Lucretia Elhs m the Elhs Cemetery, located on Sec­ tion No 9. Lacey Road Notice of Mortgage Foredoaura Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED . FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has beer made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David J Newman, a single man (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank FSB Mortgagee dated May 21. 1998, and recorded on May 26. 1998 in Docu­ ment #1012409, Barry County Records. Michtgan and was assigned by said mortga . w lo the COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS INC an as signee by an assignment dated v-hrch was recorded on December 21. 1999 m Document *1039384. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY THOUSAND SIX HUN­ DRED FIFTEEN AND 28/100 dollars ($60,615 28). including interest at 7 500°. per an­ num Under the power of sate contained n said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or .some part of them at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings Ml , at 100 p m . on February 24 2000 Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A Parcel of Land m the Northwest 1/4 of sec­ tion 22. Town 4 North, Range 7 West, described as commencing at a point 41 1/2 Rods East of the Northwest comer of said Section 22 as the place of beginning, thence East 4 Rods 12 feet 4 1/2 inches, thence South 18 1/2 Rods thence West 4 Rods. 12 teat 4 1/2 inches thence North 18 1/2 Rods to the place of beginning except the South 94 25 feet thereof Tie redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ot such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sate Dated January 13. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *991112433 Mustangs (2/10) Synopsis of the Regular Meeting of the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD January 12, 2000 All Board Members present Approved agenda, treasurer s report and min­ utes of previous meeting Approved medical leave of absence for Fire­ man E. Coy. Adopted Resolution *16 with Nordic Electric Co Payment of vouchers approved June Doster Township Clerk Attested to by. Supervisor Earl (1/27) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default nas been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by James J Bolo and Juhe J. BoJo. Husband and Wife (origi nai mortgagors) to Woodham s Mortgage Corpo­ ration. Mortgagee, dated July 10, 1990. and recorded on July 11. 1990 m Liber 502. on Page 208. Barry County Records. Michigan, and re­ recorded on February 20. 1991 m Uber 512. Page 03. Barry County Records and was as signed by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans, inc . Assignee by an assignment dated May 31. 1991 which was recorded on July 22.1999 m Uber 520. on Page 271. Barry County Records on whch mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum c4 FORTY TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIVE AND 02/100 dollars ($42.105 02). including interest at 7.500% per annum Mortgage was modified by a Loan Modification Agreement dated January 15. 1999 which was recorded on March 17. 1999 in Document *1026625 ' Under the power of sale contained n said mortgage and the statute n such case made and provided, notce m hereby given that said mort gage w« be foreclosed by a sate of the mort gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Ml at 1:00 p.m . on March 2.2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Begemmg at the Northwest comer of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Sec­ tion 3. Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Hastings Township Barry County. Michigan, thence South 435 feet along the West line of said East 1/2 ot the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 Section 3. thence East 250 feet, thence North 435 feet lo the North Ime of said Section 3. thence West 2*0 <eet io the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated January 20. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593 1306 Trott & Trott. PC. • Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *991214409 Mustangs (2/17) Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 Don't miss the all-new season of the most critically acclaimed series of 1999. 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January 27, 2000 Delton Kellogg give Devils a basketball battle Super Bowl: Titans vs. Rams? a matchup to ponder For some rcason(s), it it a super difficult task for me to get pumped about this Sunday's Super Bowl XXXIV matchup. On one side you have the Tennessee Titans, not to be confused for the now defunct Houston Oilers. Just a couple of years ago. the Titans didn't even exist, but now they are gunning for the NFL championship. So much for dynasties. On the other side you have the St. Louis Rams, not to be confused for the St. Louis Cardinals or the Los Angeles Rams. The Cardinals now play in Arizona and Los Angeles is no longer the home of the team that wears those (R)amazing helmets. Choosing who to root for will be a monumental task, but I guess I will favor the Rams since my sister does live in St. Louis. Or maybe it should be the Titans since they have provided us with so many exciting moments thus far in the NFL playoffs. It really is difficult to decide. The Detroit Lions beat the Rams when I trekked to the Silverdome this past fall, so maybe 1 should go with the team that wears the blue and gold since that would prop-1 the Lions further up in the power rankings (oh. excuse me. power rankings arc for college football, not pro). It's such a hard decision to make. Maybe if 1 had the extra week (like we ustudly have before the Super Bowl) I could make a more educated decision. Who is for another week? The games being played in the Georgia Dome, so weather conditions should not favor either squad If the game is decided in the final minutes, you have to feel chat the Titans have * great chance. They have already shown that they are capable of making the bar, plays (a la cross-field lateral, a la 75-yad kickoff return). Nei^ar ieian has evuwnn the Super Bov/t.lheJUms raadMT oae year when they were in Los Angeles, but lost. As far as coaches are concerned. I really do admire Rams' mentor Dick Vermeil. You have to respect a man who is not afraid to cry. And what about the players? As wc have found by watching the NFL this season, most of the players aren't afraid to dance. During the regular season, the Titans beat the Rams 24-21, but some might say that the playoffs are a totally different season. In that game the Titans scored the first 21 points, before the Rams tallied 21 of the last 24. So who really knows. Still, there are things that are for certain. 1. Nobody predicted that Ram quarterback Kurt Warner would be the NFL's "Player of lhe Year" let alone on an NFL roster. 2. The Rams have already played a game in the Georgia Dome this season (against the Atlanta Falcons) and that may give them a little bit of an edge. 3. Frank Wychcck, of the Tennessee Titans, played his college ball for the Maryland Terps. so that should give lhe Titans somewhat of an advantage. 4. The police officers down there shouldn't have to worry about any lonesome football players wondering around town this year. 5. And when or lose expect a few tears from coach Dick Vermeil. You have to respect a mar who is not afraid to cry. • Storrs plays at WMU Saturday: Former Saxon basketball star Jeff Storrs will be playing al Western Michigan University this coming up Saturday as pan of the Kalamazoo Valley Community College basketball team. KCCs contest will be part of a triple header of action at the University Arena on WML s campus. The WMU Bronco men will take the court at noon against Miami of Ohio, the WMU women are scheduled to play Miami at 3 p.m. and KVCC will face Lake Michigan Community College at 5 p.m. Brian Maher, of Hopkins, ii also a member of the KVCC hoop team. Talk to you soon. Winning makes racing fun; not a challenge Dan Johnson admits that lhe IPI Monster Track Challenge that he recently competed in was "one of the best events" that he has ran m since he started. Of course it doesn't hurt when yon win. Johnson, a 34-year-old Hastings native, ran in the Delta Plex event Friday. Jan. 14-Sunday, Jan. 16 and finished 24 seconds faster than the second place finisher. A large crowd showed up to watch the challenge, including a sellout crowd on Saturday and near sellouts on the other two nights. Some >4 competitors a night took pan and their vehicles were anything from farm pickups to full-fledgc racing machines. In Johnson's words there's just a seal belt and a helmet and you race against time. He had no problems getting his Jeep Scrambler started. As he puts it. "we got it out of the garage, fired it up and went racing." He was encouraged to attend the Delta Plex event, but there are more still to On Friday and Saturday, Feb. 4-5 he will travel to Flint to compete at the IMA Arena before traveling to Battle Creek. Thursday. Friday. Feb. 24-25 to try his wheels at the Kellogg Arena. The Hastings adventurer has been engaged in this hobby for a long lime now. Johnson built his first jeep at 14 and began racing at the age of 16. He says that when he is out racing he meets friends that he has known for years and they sit around and talk about shop. In his Jeep Scrambler, a pickup that Jeep produced in 1981. you can find a 350 Chevrolet engine, a Turbot 400 transmission. Scout Frames. Scout Axles and a Ford Ranger suspension "It’s real freak." Johnson said. Johnson s sponsors include Car Quest. Wilder’s Auto Service, Chrysler Super Store, K.L. Transmissions, Nothin' But Truck. Cascade Visions Auto Automotive. DELTON — With 3:10 to play in the third quarter, J.T. Charron went up strong inside the paint and scored to put his Delton Kellogg High School varsity basketball team within four points. 56­ 52, of a Gull Lake team that had lost just twice all season. The Panthers had hung with lhe Blue Devils for nearly three quarters and now were within striking distance of charging ahead. At that time in the basketball game it was hard to figure which team had the winning record and which squad was searching for its first win. But by the lime the game was over, it was the Blue Devils who carried the swagger, but the Panthers also could walk away with a sense of pride. Improving to 8-2, Gull Lake upended Delton 87-67 in non-league action despite a courageous effort by many wearing the maroon, while and stiver. In the words of Delton coach Jim Hogoboom, there were many positives that came out of the result. "I thought that our kids were aggressive with the basketball, had better ball movement and had more touches on the offensive end." Hogoboom said. "Tonight, nothing was different (than any other night), but the shots went down." The slots were certainly falling for Robert Boyle and Regan Doele who led Delton with 21 and 15 points, respectively. Boyle, a 6-1 junior guard/forward, connected on six field goals — including two three-pointers — and finished with, a team-high 21 points. "Robert had a solid first half and really shot the ball well," Hogoboom said. Docle, a 5-11 senior guard, canned five field goals — including one trifecta — for 15 points. "By far this was his best offensive game of the year," Hogoboom said of Doele's effort. "If he can get some confidence (he can hit the shots)." "Hopefully, this will help us to break out of our offensive slump," Hogoboom said. Delton's Robert Boyle (3) goes to the air to toss In a lay-up during Tuesday's game against GuH Lake. Gull Lake led by five (28-23) after the opening eight minutes, but Delton's defense limited its foe to just 14 in the second quarter and lhe score at half was 42-37 Blue Devils. "I thought that they (Gull Lake) did a better job of taking away certain shots tn the second half," Hogoboom said. "Their big kids presented difficulties for us and they also have some good players at point their way back into it. A Doele three at 4:40 made it 52-48 Gull Lake, a nice roil off a shot by J.T. Charron at 3:50 cut Gull Lake's lead to six, 56-50, and Charron's score inside at 3:10 brought lhe Panthers back to within four, 56-52. The next five minutes, Were mostly for the Gull Lake fans as the Blue Devils went on a 17-6 run to open up a 73-58 advantage with 6:02 to play in the and shooting the ball. They’ve only lost twice all year." In the third quarter, the Panthers clawed game. Four players scored in double digits for Gull Lake as Tron Robinson tallied 22, Sam Gregory 16. Kurtiz Marlowe 15 and Mike Noblet 10. 'Tron did it all on the offensive end," Hogoboom said. "This is a class group of kids... I continue to be proud of the effort these kids are giving." Hogoboom said. Gull Lake won the junior varsity game 49-44 and the freshman contest 71-64. Park puts clamps on Saxons Tony Bownc and Dustin Terrel combined for 51 points, but the rest of the Saxons scored eight in a 73-59 loss to Wyoming Park last Friday at home. Hastings trailed by six points (49-43) entering the fourth quarter, but Park exploded for 24 points in the final minutes to run away with a relatively easy victory. The Vikings had three players wno scored in double figures. AJ. V'ont Hof. RJ. Bentley and K'Brio Kimble. Bentley and V’ont Hof each tallied 21 points apiece, while Kimble added 18. V'ont Hof made five three-pointers and Bentley made four triples. Four Wheel Drive. Glass and Lane come. Saxon Ryan Eltzroth (40) pulls down an offensive rebound tn a league battle against the Vikings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) "They shot the ball extremely well," Hastings coach Don Schils said. "We didn't run through our offense enough: we kind of stood and watched. We've got to fix that... They're all fixable things." A V'ont Hof three gave Park a 12-10 lead after one quarter. Terrel and Bentley also made triples in the opening eight minutes. A couple of three balls from Bownc in the second frame kept things close, but the Vikings still sailed into halftime up by seven points, 31-24. Dan Johnson prepares for the next obstacle at the Derta Plex event a couple of weeks ago in Grand Rapids. (Photo provided) t Dustin Terrel (50) releases a jumper in the lane during last Friday's home basketball game with Wyoming Park. (Photo by Perry Hardin) CLAMPS... Continued (MS* 11 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 27. 2000 - Page 11 Better defense, Saxon rallying call The Hastings High School vanity basketbail team made some plays to get back into winning contention Tuesday in its home clash with Grand Rapids Catholic Central, but didn't make enough plays down the stretch and dropped a onepoint decision. 63-62. A couple of three-pointers by Dustin Terrel trimmed the Cougars lead that was BATTLE...continued from page 10 Gull Lake 87 Delton 67 Gull Lake 28 14 27 18=87 Delton 23 14 19 11«67 Gull Lake: Kurtis Marlowe 4 7-8 15, Luke Miller I 0-2 2, Sam Gregory 5 (2) 4-6 16, Gavin Deming 0 2-4 2, Chadd Schurr 3 0-0 6, Kyle Phillips 0 2-4 2. Mike Szekely 4 0-0 8, Tron Robinson 8 (4) 2-2 22. Mike Noblet 5 0-0 10. Kevin Kluck 0 1-21, Andrew Wichterman I 0-1 2. Totals: FG 31 (7). FT 18-32=87 Delton: Robert Boyle 8 (2) 3-4 21, Jamie Collier 1 0-0 2, J.T. Charron 3 0-0 6. Regan Doele 6 (I) 2-2 15. Sky Matteson 0 1-2 1, Kevin Liliibridge 0 2-2 2, Jud Stephens 3 0-0 6, Jamie West 3 0­ 0 6. Jared Leo I 0-0 2. Derek Stiles 3 0-2 6. Totals: FG 29 (3). FT 6-10=67 seven points down to two late in the fourth quarter. Hastings' defense then stopped Catholic Central (9-2 overall) on its next possession and called a time-out. But a turnover was the result on the inbound pass and the Coogan turned the Saxon miscue into a game-winning Matt Watson, of Hastings, competed in the Ultracron at the Van Andie Arena Jan. 7-8 On Jan. 7 Watson took second place in the 50cc class. On Jan. 8 he won the race to finish lhe season in the Top 10 of the state. Mau is the son of Tom and Beth Watson and is in the third grade at Central Elementary. His local sponsors are TNR Machine and McCormick's Ent. of Delton. He is also sponsored by Thor, Scott, USA and FMF. Saxon mat men second at Waverly Team Tournament layup. "Turnovers killed us tn the fourth quarter," Hastings coach Don Schils said. "It was a lack of execution. They (Catholic Central) turned up lhe pressure Winning four out of five duals, the Hastings High School wrestling team wound up second at last Saturday's Waverly Team Tournament. The Saxons scored wins over Troy Athens (51-25). Lansing Eastern (39-34), Waverly (70-12) and Lansing Sexton (78­ 6). Hastings' only loss came to area foe Middleville (63-12). "The varsity team had a great day finishing second; we continue to be pleased with this very young team's efforts," Hastings coach Mike Goggins said. "Wc wrestled very well Saturday and are showing great progress from the beginning of the season." Winning five matches on the day was Rob Baker at 171. Baker is back from an injury and has won all five of his on us in the fourth quarter ." Catholic Central made 14 steals in lhe contest and 11 of those came during lhe second half. Tony Bownc led Hastings (6-5 overall) with 25 points, putting him three points away from 1,000 in his high school career. The senior who will play basketball at Central Michigan University next fall, hit for five three-pointers on the night. Terrel was second in the Saxon scorebook with 13 points. Terrel made three three-pointers. In the fourth quarter. Bowtie and Terrel combined to hit six three-pointers, keeping the Saxons in winning contention. Austin Malloy led Catholic Central with 22 points and also made the steal in the final seconds to seal the Cougar win. Cougar Bren Davidson added IS markers. 12 of those coming on four three-potmen. Hastings resumes league play Friday when it travels to Lowell "Lowell will play that in-your-face defense, so we have to gel stronger with the basketball." Schils said. 'Defensively, we must gel the (opponents') scores down to 50.*' The Red Arrows lost to Creston Tuesday night in non-league action. 61­ 55 ■ <• Mattawan 67 Delton 27 In the words of Panther coach Jim Hogoboom, it was "a miserable shooting night” as his team hit just 11 Held goals and made l-for-3 from the free throw line. Mattawan led 18-6 after the first quarter, 45-14 at the half and 57-23 after three quarters. Noah Herron led the Wildcats with 16 points. For the Panthers, Robert Boyle tallied 9 points, including a three-pointer. The board work wasn't that much better for Delton, a team that was out-rebounded 34-15. "I was real pleased that our kids battled, especially Brian Liliibridge," Hogoboom said. Watson excels in Ultracross Four-time winners were Chris Brown at 125, Jeremy Bishop at 135, Shaun Hollars al 189 and Gabe McCarty at 275. Brown and Hollars efforts were impressive with Hollars* only loss to Middleville's Bret Vernon. Bishop and McCarty continue to provide "great leadership.” Scoring three wins were Joe Hinkley at 103, Nick Nysscn at 112, Justin Carley at 119, Mike Case al 145 and Jay Campbell at 160. Lucas Waters at 140, Ryan Rowse at 140, Patrick Stephens at 152, and RJ. Williams at 215 won two and Mike Wolfe at 145 won one. Bodies fty as the Panthers put up a field goal attempt and the Blue Devils try to defend it. Bownc also hit a couple of triples in the third quarter. The Saxons won the third quarter 19-18 to cut the park lead by one. 49-43 But Park laid to rest any chance of a Hastings comebac.c in the fourth quarter by scoring 24 points. V’ont Hof and Bentley led the wav with 10 and 8 points, respectively. Park's threes may have been one thing, but its quickness was just as important. "Their quickness definitely was a factor, both defensively and offensively,” Schils said. "(And) they executed their stuff better than we did our stuff." Park's offense was driven by its hustle on the defensive side of the floor, where the Vikings harassed the Saxons all night long. "They arc a very dangerous defensive team (and) we did not do our game plan at all tiroes," Schils said. "That’s what good team! do." Rebounding was another problem area for the blue and gold team that was dominated on the boards. "They destroyed us on the boards, especially in the first half," Schils said. The Hastings High School wrestlers welcomed its second guest coach. Tom Alderson, during a home dual Jan. 20 against Zeeland. Alderson is the current president of the Hastings Athletic Boosters. The The Saxons defeated Zeeland 44-28. Pictured are team captain Sam Stafford, Alderson, team captain Rob Lee and team captain Jeremy Bishop. (Photo provided) CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING Notice to hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission w« hold a Public Heanng m the Cty Ha>, Council Chambers. 201 East Slate Street Hastings. Michigan on Monday, February 7. 2000 at 7;X pm. lo hear public comment regarding a request from Johneon/Newhof Associates, Inc. representing Leisure Living Management for a Special UM Permit to allow the construc­ tion of bousing for the skterty, retired, or those requiring assisted cars at the end of North East Street (See map below) Legal description: That part at the NW 1/4. Section 8. T3N. R8W, City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at toe N 1/4 comer of Section 8, thence S 00 deg 54'41" W 500 00 test along toe East kne ot said NW 1/4 to the Race of Be jMrg at tow description; thence SOO deg 54'41-W 1000.27 test, along said East line: thence N 88 deg if45-W 514.00 feet, thence N 00 deg 54’41" E 550.00 feet: thence N 44 deg 57-22* W 168^1 lee:; thence N 00 deg 54'41" E 340.00 test; thanes S 88 cteg 45*47" E 635.00 test along toe South fine of ths North 500 test of said NW 1/4 to toe ptace of beginning This parcel contain* 13 acres. Written comment* wit be received on toe above request at Hastings C*y Hah, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hasting* City Clerk at toe same address as stated above. The C*y wd provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon '-ve days notice to the Hast­ ings City Cterk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1 -800-649-3777 Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hear­ ing in the City Han. Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. February 7.2000 at 7:30 p.m. to hear public comment regarding a request from Roger Patrick to amend the requirements contained in Article VII. Planned Unit Devel­ opment (PUD), tor modification to allow construction of a car wash and two buildings to house forty storage units at 1530 S< uth Hanover Street. Hastings. Michigan. (See map below) Legal description on said property is: LOT 19 OF SUPERVISORS GLASGOW S AD­ DITION TO THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, EXCEPT COMMENCING AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 19, THENCE NORTH 6 RODS: THENCE WEST 8 ROOS; THENCE SOUTH 6 RODS; THENCE EAST TO BEGINNING. Tony Bowne's shot at 1,000 points should come Friday when Hastings travels to O-K White Conference rival Lowed. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Visit Us on the MET jadnews.com Written comments veil be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall 201 East State Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City win provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD can relay sendees 1­ 800-649-3777 Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk �Page 12 - Th* Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 27 2000 Area gymnasts achieve at Twistars The main goal for the boys' gymnasts who train out of Gymnastics in Motion is to have fun. But things aren't that bad when you win a trophy, either. Five athletes who compete for the Middleville-based team, captured fourth place honors at the Twistars Millennium Invitational event in Lansing, which featured 20 teams. Coach Brandon Moma says extensive training is not his srvle. but making sure the athletes enjoy their time at Gymnastics in Motion is what it's all about. "They work hard, but we try to get them to have fun," Moma said. "We don't want to overwork them." The Level 7 squad includes Jeremy Van Strien, 10, from Middleville, Mitchell Hamilton, 6, from Nashville, Jacob Jenkins. 8, from Wayland, Trevor Vrona, 7, from Alto and Jake Hesse, 8. from Wayland. Hamilton, Vrona and Hesse each received blue ribbons for their vaulting efforts. A blue ribbon was awarded for scores 9.0 or higher Two Gymnastics in Motion gymnasts who compete in Level 6 also fared well at the Twistars Millennium Invitational. Justin von dcr Hoff, 10, from Hastings, finished fifth in the parallel bare. Stephen Tolger, 10, also from Hastings, tied for 10th on the high bar and on the vault. "It is their second year and they (the two athletes in Level 6) are doing a lot better as far as being competitors," Moma The next competition for the area boys is Jan. 30 at Gym Jesters in Saginaw and Moma hopes that his athletes will enjoy this one just as much as they did the last. "The main thing is that we all have a fun time," Moma explained. "It doesn't matter if they win or they lose." Mark Peake was one of two Saxons to score weight class wins last Thursday against a very solid Forest Hits Central wrestling team. 11 Ke now a Hills JV Tournament The Hastings team that traveled to Keaowa also had a solid day, finishing seventh out of 14 teams. Winning his weight class was Sean Tefft. Placing second were Dan Cary and Mike Kieffer. Jake Heusx finished in third. Forest Hilh Central 57 Hastings 12 The Saxons only two wins came from Mart Peake at 125 and Gate McCarty at 275. Earning JV triumphs were Travis McMillan, Dan Cary, Amanda Lee, Kyle Hess and Ryan Rowsc. "FHC is currently one of the top ranked Division I wrestling teams in the state; our young team was no match for this powerhouse," Goggins said. "There were several close matches and our wrestlers were not intimidated by FHC despite the fact that they have five state qualifiers and three regional qualifiers in their lineup. Many of our wrestlers gained confidence from hanging tough with wrestlers of this caliber" YMCA of Barry Cotmtv 2000 winter Volleyball' 14-1 Hastings Mfg21-3 V-Tech Systems 16-5 Bill's Safety Service17-7 True Value 15-9 Coleman Agency Flexfab Lon Lcfanty State Farm Ins. Wolverines Cordray Construction (From left) Justin von der Hoff and Stephen Tolg*r, Hastings athletes who work out of Gymnastics in Motion. YMCA eagers find weekend success The sixth grade Blue team won over Comstock's A tram Jan. 15 by a score of 33-17. Brooke Pierce led in scoring with 14, Natalie Pennington 6* Jodi Jolley 5* Kelly Wilson 4, Ah Bryans 2 and Emily Hastings outscored Grand Rapids Christian 26-13 in the first half and finished up strong outscoring G.R.C. 27­ 19 m the second half. The eighth grade squad plays at Forest Hills Northern, Saturday, Jan. 29 at 4 p.m. Krystal Pond, Devin Pierson. Deanna Eric Gillespie led the charge with a double figure performance in scoring and rebounding. Chris Timmerman and David Galaghcr Stephen Peurach. Craig Sherwood and Nate Hodges were tough on defense and Lee Selby pulled down 4 rebounds. Barry County Royal team Jan. 22 by a score of 44-10. Pierce tallied 20 poipu. Jolley 10. Peao’ogtDn 6. Willoil 4, Pierton 2 and 2. ‘ Haney, Bryans. Hill and McKeough helped out on defense and with the 8th Grade Spirit Scoring for Hastings were Drew Whitney with 18, Drew Bowman with 10, Adam Case with 10, Justin Pratt with 8. Dan Hodges with 2* Scott Larsen with 2, Jake Tuthill with 2 and Joe Aspinall 01253^64 The Royal team ran out of time in their comeback bid, 37-35, against Lakeview on Jan. 22 at lhe Hastings Middle School JJ. Qmck led all ttoren *ith 11 points, Scott Coleman had 8, Brian McKeough 7 and Eric Laurie had 4 points. Leading rebounders were Quick with 5 and Coleman with 3. Brad Mei* J and Dave Peterson hustled to help fuel the comeback. 6th Grade Red The Red hoopsters defeated the Yellow from Forest Hills >ast Saturday. 30-25. Hastings never trailed in the home victory. 3rd and 4th Grade Boys The Hastings C squad won Saturday 30-28 over Waverly. Scaring for Hastings were Kenneth Quick with 16 points, Jordan Rambin with 8 points, Ryan Cain 4 points and Bobby S»unke 2 points. 7th Grude Giris The seventh grade team's record at the Kalamazoo Courthouse now stands at 4-2 after they split two games there on Jan 22. In the first game Hastings fell to Portage United Black, 38-35. Amber Peck led the team in scoring with 13 and Halie Terrel tallied 12 points. Other team scorers were Kayla Arnie with 5, Alex Greenfield with 2, Heidi Wear with 1. Anna Lawrence with 1 and Katrina Jacobs with 1. Hastings was solid on the boards with a total of 34 rebounds. Terrel had 7, Katie Lawrence 6, Wear 5. Jacob* 4, Mandy Keeler 3. Arnie 3, Anna Lawrence 3 and Peck 3. Arnie also made 5 steals in a solid defensive effort. Hastings came back to win the second game over Parchment, 41-31. Terrel scared 12, Peck 10, Wear 7. Arnie 6, Katie Lawrence 3. Anna Lawrence 2 vid Keefer I. Collecting 5 caroms each were Greenfield, Anna Lawrence, Katie Lawrence and Terrel. Jacobs pulled down 4, Wear and Arnie each had 3, Peck had 2 and Keeler had 1 rebound. Peck also dished out 3 assists, while Wear and Greenfield each came up with 2 steals. The seventh grade leam will conclude its season with another doubleheader Saturday at lhe kalamazoo Courthouse. Game times are I and 2 p.rti. NOTICE .4-14 .3-18 .3-18 .1-17 YMCA Family Fan Nifkt Do you want to hold on to what's impor­ tant in life - your family - but can never find a couple of hours to spend quality time with them? Family Fun Nights are the answer! The location is the Hastings High School on Jan. 28. from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Activities include basketball, movies, crafts, and rollerskating (bang your own skates). Fees arc $2 per person; maximum $6 per family: crafts at 25 cents each. YMCA of Barry County Adalt Basketball Lcagw Blair Landscaping FlexFab Black ... Other Body Shop . 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Thu & Fri until 6 Saturday until 3 SERVICE HOURS: “Whbh ExcefDiNO Yow Expktavohs ts a Family TuDmoH.' Mon & Wed 8-7 Tue. Thu & Fri 8-5 can (616) 948-8000 Today or toll free 1-888-494-5539 Notice ot Mortgage Forodoaurw Sate TMB ARM MA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPITNO TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WIL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt bn been rni-de in the conations ot > mortgage maoe by Timothy Edwards and Janet Edwards husband and wile (original mortgagors) to Feat Finance. Mortgagaa. dated June «. 1W7. and recorded on June 24. n uber 699. on Pag* 544. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assgnad by said mortgagee lot he CorWMongage. Aangnee by an asssjnment dated June 11. 1997. which waa recorded on April 3. 1996. In Document No 1009669 Barry County Records, on when mort­ gage there ■ claimed to bo due at the dale hereof aw sum ol THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE AND 53/100 dollars (535.761.53). mdudlng (merest at 13 000% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage Merest rate may change 70 and 171 of each year Under lhe power of sale contained n aad mortgage and me statute In such case mad* and prowded note* is hereby green that said .nortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale ot the mort­ gaged premises, or acme part ot Own. at puUc venue al the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings Mi al t CO p m . on March 9. 2000 Said premises are satiated in Township of Castleton. Barry County. Metagan, and ata de­ scribed as Lol 19 (Bloc* C) ol Pte aa ant Shores accortttng to the recorded plat thereof, aa recorded m Uber The redemption period shall be 6 morthts) from the data ot such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1946CL 600 3241 * n wtech case the redempton period Shan be 30 days from me date of such sale Deled January 27. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 246-593-1302 Trott A Trott. P C Attorneys and Counaekn 30150 Telegraph Road. Surie too Beigham Farm*. Mi 46025 He *991214940 Tigers (2724) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 27. 2000 - Page 13 Big efforts give BCC eagers pair of wins Josh Lamphcrc scored 34 points to lead Barry County Christian to a 69-62 basketball win over Battle Creek Academy Tuesday night, improving the team's record to 8-2. Lamphcrcs 34 markers included four shots dialed in from three-point range. His season-high for the year is 39 points. Rob Stuut also proved tall in the win. scoring 14 points and dishing out 9 assists. Jerry LaDcrc had a solid game with 11 points, a season-high 24 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. The game was back and forth the entire way with BCC leading 37-35 at the half. After three quarters, the Eagles were in front 56-48. "We're coming along as a team,*' BCC coach Jim Sprague said. The victory over the Academy followed a 68-29 triumph last Friday over St. Matthews of Holl. BCC streaked out to a 23-10 lead after one quarter and was in front 42-19 at half and 64-23 after three quarters. The entire fourth period was played with a running clock, according to Sprague. Lamphcrc again led lhe Eagles with 25 points. Adam Winegar added 18 and Stuut tallied 11 points. Stuut also pulled down 13 rebounds and made 9 assists. Joe Cooke collected 8 caroms. Monday Mixers B & R Testing 52; TM Lassies 51; Bud­ weiser 47; Deweys Auto Body 44.5; Hast­ ings Bowl 44.5; Rowdic Girls 42; Kelley’s Keglers 39.5; Basket Babes 38; Girrbach’s 37; Whispering Waters 37: Gutter Gals 295. High Games and Series - K. Covey 224­ 605; R Shaplcy 210-515; D. Kelley 184­ 542; H. Service 190-523; M. Snowden 163­ 448; C. Rosa 130; M. Maison 174-472; D. Dutcher 166-462; C. Hayward 175-441; T. Smith 129; S. Lancaster 191-528; R. Pitts 159; A. Hall 149-382; B Moore 156-433; D Gross 122-325; C. Allen 147-393 Saturday Majors Boys High Game and Series - B. Kirby 201-530; C. Purdum 189-530; J Butler 187-454. T. Eaton 204-442; A. Windcs 152­ 411; B .Vents 161-411; B. Roach 142-411. Boys Good Games - T. Main 156; L. Laubaugh 138. D. Eagle 135: J. McKee 134; J. Smith 133; J. Cordray 132; B. Ferris 129. N. Wnght 127; J. Goggins 124; J. Shocbndgc 123; T. Kirby 103. Girts High Game and Series - C. ShelIcnbarger 149-415; M. Butler 135-339; A. Main 123-312. Giris Good Games - R. Pohja 115; D. Wright 101; J. Shoebndge 80; K. Wait 67 Sunday Night Mixed Thunder Alley 47; Sunday Snoozers 44; Matrix 43; Red Dog 41; AII-4-Fun 41; Dou­ ble K\ 39 1/2, Lucky Strikes 39; 4 Horse­ men 39; Happy Hookers 38 1/2; We’re OK 35; B.S.ers 34 1/2; Thee Froggers 34; Friends 30; Rock Bottom 29 1/2; Bud Light 20 Womens High Games and Series - B. Kirby 219-579; L. Putter 201-530; M SimpGon 200-526; D Gray 210-523; E Hammontree 178-498; L. Falconer 161­ 478; D Dutcher 181-462; P. Key 160-438; C. Rosa 151-374; M Snyder 197; D. Bartimus 190; A. Hubbell 153; S. Smith 132; D. Reeves 108. Metts High Games and Series - d. Key 250-665; DJ James 234-620; B. Hubbell 224-584; J Smith 214-575; K. Harrwnontree 216-560; B. Falconer 188-542; C. Shook 226-531; D Dutcher 187-523; B. Churchill 187-503; B Drayton 190-458. B Cantrell 146-426 Thursday Mixed King Pins 58 1/2; Oops 46; Varneys 44; Just Us 40; Red Eyes 38; Goon Squad 36 1/2; Brown and Sons Exatv. 33; Hastings Bowl 33; Question Marks 33; Middle Lak­ ers 28: Bull Dogs 7; Who’s Up 5. Womens Good Games and Series - M. Hodges 143-417; L. Jackson 182-486; J. Anderson 99-275*. J Rablcy 156416; S brown I75-46$T0 Sexton 164-430. C. Swinkunas 169-440, D. Hansen 138-384; I. Ruthruff 153; H. Service 163; L Rob Stuut (45) gave BCC two big games last weex from the post and the result ot those efforts was two big wine. (Photo by Perry Hardin) All-Stars comback comes up short A big comeback mounted by the Hastings seventh grade girls All-Stars came up just a little short of a victory as the local eagers fell to Jackson Western 36-29. The fourth quarter began with Hastings trailing 31-16. but a stifling full court press by coach Archie Jennings' squad resulted in several Hastings steals and Western turnovers. Hastings outscored Western 13-5 in the final frame, but ran out of time in its efforts to recover from a slow beginning. Ambei Peck led the area team with 8 points an<j Kelsey Howell added 6 markers. Other scorers were Jaime Fisher with 4. Heidi Wear with 3. Ali Cooney with 2, Betsy Acker with 2, Kathlyn Rounds with 2 and Halie Terrel with 2. Howell pulled down 6 rebounds. Rounds had 4 caroms and Acker made 4 rebounds. Peck also made 5 steals. The area squad will be in action this Sunday at the Marshall Athletic Center. They will face lhe Sl. Philip eighth grade team at 2:10 p.m. Keep friends and relatives “IN TOUCH” with their hpmetown. Give them a subscription to The Hastiangs BANNER. Call 945-9554 170; E. Mesccar 156; S. Pennington 190; G. Otis 165; B. Johnson 157; M. Wieland 164; P Snyder 166; M. Matson 178. Womens High Series - F. Girrbach *54; S. Merril 456; S. Pennington 494; M Matson453. Men’s High Game - W. Woodmansee 158; G. Forbcy 197; M. Schondelmaycr 164; A. Brewer 158; L. Markley 176; D. Stuart 191; B Adgatc 167; D Hall 163; K Schantz 210; W. Birman 183; R. Nash 185; R Schlachter 206; C. Jesiek 199; B. Terry 225; R Mason 185; J. Molder 158 Mens High Series - G Forbcy 530; M. Schondelmaycr 452; D. Stuart 453; K. Schantz 536; W. Birman 511; R Nash 510; R. Schlachter 516; C. Jesiek 477; B. Terry 588 Tunday Mixtd Al & Pete't 15-5: The Misfits 14-4; Friends 13-7; TVCCU 11.5-8.5; Advanced Commercial Primers 8-12: Consumers Concrete 8-12; Hastings Bowlers 73-12.5: Plumb's 3-17 Men's High Games & Series - L. Burch 195; D. Malyneik 217; R O'Keefe 232­ 532; N. McGhee 199; D Morgan 551; G. Heard 629. Women's High Games St Series - V. Thompson 189-434. Recreation Bowling league #3 Freeport Elevator 15; Hastings Bowl 14; Team 3 9. Good Games and Series 1-4 -1>. Lam­ bert 204-279-648; M. Martin 231-536; T Wieland 531; H. Wattles 201-554. Good Games and Series l-l I - M. Mar­ tin 510; B. Malcskootc 206; T. Wieland 219-215-564; H. Wattles 237-590; T Baker 537; B BarkholT 200-542; S Anger 217­ 258-643; E. Jackson 531; D. Lambert 247­ 244-214-705. Thursday Angels Dobbins Auto Serv. 52.5-31.5; BAR Testing 49.5-34.5; Hastings Bowl 47.5­ 36.5; Pet World 45-39; Farmers Ins. 45-39; Mills Landing 43.5-40.5; Miller Exc. 40­ 44. Nashville Chtro 40-44; True Value 40­ 44; Cedar Creek Groc. 38-46; Napa Giris 37-47; Shamrock Tavern 26-58. High Games and Series - S Reid 159; L. Apsey 181-521; L. Irvin 190; B. Cuddahec 193-517; L. Miller 147; J. Lewis 175; N. Kloosterman 162; T. Daniels 216-560; T. Cross 155; T. Phenix 182; K. Ward 125; V Brown 149; K Farr 198-558; B. Faul 202­ 542; J. Varney 193-510; E. Hammontree 172; B. Hayes 203-541; B. Heath 150. Friday Night Mixed Cook/Jackson 56-24; Ten Pins 52-28; viatec 47 1/2-32 1/2; Bad Habit II 47-33; Four Cylinders 45 1/2-34 1/2; Brush Works 45-35; Head's Out 41-39; All Bui One 41­ 39; No Whiners 40-40; Beer Me 39 1/2-40 1/2; Late Comers 39-41; Mercy 37-43; Rocky 4 35-45; Ramblers 35-45; Wc Don i Care 33-47; No Name Yet 32-48; Teddy Bears 29 1/2-50 1/2; The Scouts 27-53. Ladies Good Games and Series ■ S Vandenbulg 219-560: S. McKee 204; D. Banimus 212-569; S Parker 176; G. Matney 197-507; D Mays 179; S. Keeler 213-574; N. Taylor 151; K Becker 185­ 515; T Pennington 211-547; L. Falconer 205; N. Secord 177-494; L Lawson 171; S. Marsh 139; A. Keillor 156; E. Ulnch 177. Mens Good Games and Series - T. Heath 224-612; M. McKee 213; C. Purdum 206-600; R Ripley 220-599; E. Keeler 227­ 644; B. Madden Sr. 204; H. Pennington 234; J. Smith 186-521; M Martin 222-603; J. Barnum 231; D. Tinkler 192-504; M. Kasin kv 200; M Lawson 174; B Falconer 181-510; D. Service 199-547; K. Bushcc 200; B Ruthruff 204-594; J Lancaster 187; C. Gray 211; D. Scars 188; K. McDonald 160; W. Brodock 195-526. Bowleretles Hamilton Excavating 43.5-32.5; Bennett Industnes 38.5-37.5; Carlton Center Bull­ dozing 38-38; Hecker Agency 35-41; Rail­ road Street Mill 34.5-37.5’; Kent Oil Co. 34.5-37.5’. ’Games to be made up. Good Games and Series - B. Hathaway 181-464; T. Redman 145-416; K. Kirchhoff 138-380; S Dunham 177-399; S. Drake 183-449; L. Dawe 153-446; J. Doster 148­ 418; K. Doster 131-342; E. Msnassc 197­ 495; J. Gardner 153-382; M Dull 142-388. COMING SOON! Now Hiring Management & Sales Associates Miller 140; B Anderson 121; C. Lewis 116; R Brown 109; V. Brown 164; S. Tcuncsscn 138. Mens Good Games and Series - S. Faunee 161-447; C Leonard 160-436; J. Butler 145-420; J. Hansen 186-526; M. Zimmerman 190-544; F. Wagner 185-435; C VanHouten 210-538; B Kirby 192-534; M Anderson 164-429; C. Mugridge 148; C. Haywood 167; T. Peake 171. Wednesday P.M. Misfits 50-30; Nash Chiro 46 1/2-33 1/2; Hair Care 45 1/2-30 1/2; Nash "5” Plus 44­ 36; Eye & Em 44 1/2-38 1/2; Seeber's Aulo 41-39; Mace's Ph. 34-42; R R. St. Mill 32 1/2-47 1/2; Lifestyles 31-39; Girrbach s 30­ 50. High Games and Series - S. Pennington 219-559; L. Elliston 209 559; E. Ulnch 175-501; J.G. Fein 182-497; I Yoder 193­ 474; 1 Ruthruff 185-465; S Merrill 182­ 498; B. Johnson 183-464; B. Norris 181­ 471; E. Dunham 184-456; J. Gardner 186­ 412; E. Mesccar 157-438; B Hathaway 199; D. Seebcr 173; S. Drake 168; B. Smith 160; J. Ptttcngill 155; B. Earl 152. The Hot Spot For Fashion!! Clik's, a men's, women's and children's name brand apparel retailer, is seeking positive, enthusiastic individuals interested in exciting career oppportunities. If you are goal oriented, have Great Customer Service skills and would like to be part of our winning team, apply today! IGreat Pay I | Great Benefits! I Topi Ray 45c Teams start Plus H tOf all mllK iw 15,800 la • mofith Owner Operators Teems Soles 84* 83* Interviews will be held; Senior Citizens Wieland 51.5-24.5; Nash 47-29; Jesiek 46-30; Kuempcl 42-34; Hall 43-33; Schlachter 43-33; Woodmansee 42-35; No One Senior 40.5-35.5; Snyder 40 5-35.5; Brewers 38.5-37.5; Friend 37-39; Girrbach\ 33.5-42.5; MM’S 33-43; Moucoulis 33-44; Lethcoc 29-47. Womens High Game - H. Service 168; F. Girrbach 182; G. Potter 171: S. 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Ml 49058 (1M MILE SOUTH OF E W BUSS) 616 / 945-5607 Celebrate the Millennium and theGRAND OPENING of our new location in Meadowstone Notice of Close of Accuracy Test A put*c accuracy test wd be conducted at the following date and One tar the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabu­ lating equfoment and programs whch wd be used to tattulate voted ballots lor the PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY to be held on Tuesday Better Choice Homes February 22 2000 m BARRY TOWNSHIP - BARRY COUNTY The Public Accuracy Test win be held at of Hastings 155 E ORCHARD ST. BARRY TOWNSHIP HAU DELTON Ml 49046 02TO9W) \ xi„ii,niun, -Several models on display\ a Better etwee Hundreds more to choose from 6:30 P.M. Carvadates and other interested parties are m wed to attend For further riormatton contact DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY -----------------------------------------------------616^23-5171 OPEN 6 DAYS 9 to 6 . 800 Balsam Dr., Lot 91 *v 948-4491 or toll-frw 877-355-7955 Photographer W1 Be Available These 5 Days Only: Thursday, January 27 through Monday, January 31 Photography Hours: 1(HX) ajn. • 7KX) pan. RespectWy Submitted HASTINGS (West M-43) Debra Dewey-Perry Barry Townshfo Clerk Hurry! One Only! �Page 14 - The Hastings Banne - Thursday January 27. 2000 by Elaine Gartock The Depot Museum will be open to visi­ tors Saturday. Jan. 29. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The calendar is rather skimpy for events in the coming week. While the ground is frozen and temperatures hover in the teens and twenties or below, trees need to be pruned and vining branches need to be lopped This needs to be done before the sap rises. The Red Cross mobile unit will return to Lake Odessa Monday, Jan. 31, for another Hood drive. The flyers indicate that there are 2,000 reasons for giving Hood. In some areas lhe supply is very low. With flu quite prevalent, some otherwise willing donors arc unaHc to give. Therefore, others should BENEFITS, continued from page 6 Previously, the final average compensation was computed on the highest 60 consecu­ tive months of eanungs, divided by five. Central Dispatch retirement benefits ant changed from having a final average com­ pensation computed on the highest 60 con­ secutive months of earnings, divided by five to a final average compensation com­ puted on the highest 36 consecutive months of earnings, divided by three. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 -ItEMMJtDS- make the effort to share this life-giving fluid. The hours are noon to 5:45 p.m. at Fellowship Hall, Central United Methodist Church. Marian Durkee is chairman of the local efforts with a crew of volunteers who handle the canteen, register the donors and help otherwise. Central UMC is to have an interim pastor move into the parsonage Jan. 28. Following the church service Sunday, members were invited to tour the parsonage and see the house provided for pastors ever since pur­ chase of this house in 1982. The trustees and pastor/parish committee were hosts for the open house. The pastor Charles Shields will be in the pulpit Feb. 6 and will serve until the end of June. On Jan. 30 the church will observe Christian Education Sunday with displays arranged by students and their leaders. The village was fortunate to be almost cloud free last Thursday, Jan. 20, for seeing the eclipse of the moon. There were clouds, but they were not thick so the moon could be seen between the drifting cumuli. The first darkening came soon after 9 p.m. at the lower left side. Gradual!'., the shape be­ came apparent as the shadow of Earth was cast on the moon. By 11 p.m. the moon was higher in the sky and a good portion of the moon was affected. In Grand Rapids there were too many clouds for visibility. Word from Grand Rapids is that Karen King is now out of intensive care. She will soon be moved to another facility for con­ tinued recovery, possibly Mary Free Bed. Her sister and brothers visit frequently. She has enjoyed her cards and notes from Lake Odessa people. Death came Jan. 21 to J. Everett Bridge­ water of Grand Ledge. He and his first wife, Ruth, were familiar here for 15 years when they had a cottage on Tupper Lake. One of their daughters was Beverly Corston, who with husband Lloyd owned the Lake 'Messa Wave. He was a wellknown restaurateur in Lansing and active in Masonic circles. His funeral service was set for Tuesday afternoon at Lansing Trinity UMC on St. Joe Highway. He is survived by his second *ife, Lorraine (nine yean), daughters Patricia Bitney of Wellston, Bev­ erly of New Bcm, N.C., son John of Mary­ land. His local grandchildren are Lloyd Corston Jr., Kerry Wilcox, Kim Duffield and Kami Brown of Portland. Elaine Gartock and son Gordon attended the Saturday concert at Hill Auditorium at Don’t Grow OLD Without us... We oAsr annuities and ftAs that guarantee a Mobme retirement income, BIG TAX &MNGS and attractive interest rates. Start now! CuH your Form Bureau insurance agent before you got my older. tew tar Future tom Pnrtaat* Larry Neil, CLU.CHFC Phone 945-3443 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP The regular monthly meeting ot the Township Board will be held on the second Tuesday of the month (except August) at the Township Hall, 885 River Road, Hastings, at 7-00 p.m. January 11 February 8 March 14 April 11 May 9 June 13 July 11 Q August 15 September 12 □October 10 November 14 December 12 Bonnie L. Cruttenden. Clerk 616/948-9690 Hastings Charter Township will provide rea­ sonable auxiliary aids and services to any disabled individual who wishes to attend a township meeting if notice is given to the Clerk seven days in advance the U of M, in which grandson David Garlock of Big Rapids was one of the clar­ inetists in the Big Rapids Symphonic Band. The concert included six numbers, includ­ ing one written to commemorate the Okla­ homa City bombing and another commis­ sioned for this band. Alumni members played in two numbers. Most of them are now music professionals. The guest con­ ductor in half the numbers was a professor of music at Eastern Michigan University. The Carson City Gazette carried a story this week of the grand opening of the new branch office of the Governmental Employ­ ees Credit Union, the latest addition to the Ionia-based credit union which has many Lake Odessa members. The front page had a story about a new car wash being built. Owner is Russell Goodemoot of Belding, former Lake O resident, son of the late Fran and Ethel Goodemoot. He has bought land across the street from the McDonald's restaurant. He already owns a car wash in Belding and has another Belding business. Then another story might be considered unusual. The fire chief who has served for 46 years in the department says this is the first time he has ever been involved with re­ sponding to a fire with a horse and buggy. The problem came from a heater. The Haze was extinguished, but all that could be saved were the horse, three of the wheels and the frame of the buggy. The food section of Monday 's State Jour­ nal had a feature article on kitchen disas­ ters. Readers by the .'ozens had responded to a request. The starring story complete with photograph was of Rosalyn and Charles Meyers. Both arc Lake Odessa graduates. Rosie is the daughter of Ramona Dickinson of rural Ionia. Her story involved a first attempt at baking bread. They made use of the dough by forming it into balls and playing games with tossing them around the kitchen. Another story came from Donna Shustari. daughter of Marie Warner Her fiasco was a birthday cake that fell apart when she was working under time constraints She thinned the frosting, used it as mortar to hold the chunks of cake to­ gether and called her creation a Grand Canyon cake. There were stories of the cou­ ple who had to replace their oven door be­ cause of the damage inside, the substitution of rum for wine in a recipe with a resulting explosion; the Thanksgiving turkey which split its thin container and landed on the floor so the family ate hot dogs with the cranberries and pumpkin pic. Has any chcmratfr Rfk i if ever written a thesis on kitchen laboratories with cooking ventures gone wrong? No one, however, had a story about burned jello, which actu­ ally happened in one kitchen. . Yes, the Roland Jackson whose death was listed last week was the husband of the for­ mer Margaret Augst. He was retired from Heatherwood Farms dairy of which he was president. The photo in last week's column of the speaker at the genealogy meeting was Joe McCord, not JanMcCaul. Students from Faith Bible School visited the Depot/Museum Tuesday morning this week. Notice of Close of Accuracy Test A public accuracy test will be conducted on the following date and time for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots tor the PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY to be held on Tuesday. February 22. 2000 in CARL­ TON TOWNSHIP - BARRY COUNTY. The Public Accuracy Teat will be held at: 85 WELCOME RD. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 02/10/00 10:00 A.M. Candidates and other interested parties are invited to attend Three Pleasantview students are caught being good Pleasantview Elementary kindergarten students (bottom, from left) Jessica Schaffer and Shaun Westworth and (back, left) fifth-grader Amanda Mueller shared lunch recently with Principal Jerry Mueller and were announced to the student body as the first semester ’Caught Being Good’ students of Pleasantview School. The ’Caught Being Good’ program is a way for all adults in the building to reward students they observe doing something above and beyond what is expected of alt students. Students are presented with a red bear and a special treat as a thank you for being a role model for good behavior. All students who earn red beats have their names put into a hat and three names are drawn to have lunch with Mueller. Charter Communications buys Cable Michigan Cable customers in the Hastings and Ver­ montville areas served by CaHe Michigan arc row officially customers of Charter Communications. Customers will begin to sec the Charter Communi-cations name on service vehi­ cles, employee uniforms, billing state­ ments. and signage over the next few weeks. “The change is more than external signs and a new name," said Bill Shrcfflcr. senior vice president of operations. “This philo­ sophical and cultural change has at its core putting the customer first in everything we do.” The transition from Cable Michigan to Charter will be seamless, according to Shrcffler. Customers will be kept informed as digital services and fiber - optic con­ struction in the community is completed and additional programming and channels are added. .. . “Charter Communications looks forward to serving the area and making it part of a wired world where technology is consumer fncndly and focused on helping people work, play and learn.’’ said Charter Com­ munications President and CEO Jerald L. Kent. “Wc believe it is a world of many pos­ sibilities." Charter Communications, a Wired World company, is among the country\ leading broadband communications companies. Following the close of all pending transac­ tions. Charter will serve approximately 6.2 million customers. Headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., it was ranked as the eighth Helping Individuals Meet Their Financial Goals Rm a Free Consultation, call... Robin Welton 616/948-99t>9 Riverfront Financial Services, llc fastest growing company* tn the "United Staves by, Inc. magazine on its 9198 Inc. 500 list. Charter offers an array of services, including caHc television under the Charter brand; high speed Internet access via Char­ ter Pipeline; advanced digital video pro­ gramming services under the Charter Digi­ tal Cable brand and Charter Paging. The chairman of Charter Communica­ tions is Paul G. Allen. Jerald L. Kent is the company's president and CEO. Charter is traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the ticker symbol “CHTR." More information about Charter can be gained on the Internet at www.chartcrcom.com. NIGHTCAP, Continued from page 5 nual Walk for Warmth on Feb. 26, which raise, funds to provide beating assistance for county families. "Statistically. Barry County has done the best of the five counties (who also hold Walk for Warmth events),* Herrington said. "It's a good cause — it helps people who can't help themselves," he said. "Especially with the price of fuel going up. I'm sure this will really be in need a lot this winter." said Commissioner Clare Tripp. Bailey also encouraged commissioners to be pert of the event, noting that "for five years I’ve slept in the (cardboard) box (to promote the event). You can all bring your own box," he joked. • Accepted the low bid of $852.50 from J-Ad Graphics of Hastings to print and bind the county's 2000 budget book. Normally, the budget book is printed in house at the Courthouse, but because the book con­ tained more information this year, the county's system couldn't handle the job. said Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie, chair­ man of the board's Finance Committee. 525 W.Appte St Hawlnp Michigan • Looted mitde Waltet N Flute PC- Safe Investing With A Great Rate For further information contact: WILMA DANIELS 618-045-5990 Prescription Convenience... 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Thornapple-Kellogg school bus, car collide J-Ad Graphics News Service Only minor injuries resulted Monday when a car collided head-on with a nearlyempty Thornapple-Kellogg school bus on Robertson Road near Garbow Road, accord­ ing to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. The crash occurred when 18-year-old Melissa Veenstra of Middleville apparently Defective child restraint seats collected by trooper Sandra Larsen at two. recent safety seat inspections in Hastings are Safety Specialist Sandra Larsen looks over the demolished pile of more than 15 car seats previously found to be no longer safe. More than 20 defective restraint seats replaced J-Ad Graphics News Service Of over 100 child restraint seals in­ spected by Michigan State Police in Hast­ ings Jan. 8 and 15, only one was being used properly aiJ had no defects. Seats taken to u.e inspections by parents and rejected by peace were replaced with new ones provided through a $2,000 grant from the General Motors Corporation. "We replaced over 20 seats and gave out a number of booster seats for kids who can't use seat belts properly," said Trooper Sandra Larsen, who organized the safety seat checks held at Bill Seif Chevrolet and Erie Dretsbach GMC More than 15 of those rejected scats were turned over to police who had them demol­ ished at Padnos Iron and Metal in Hastings Tuesday "If your car seat is more than 10 years old or has been involved in an accident or if you don’t know the history of it. you should destroy it and get a new one." said Larsen, who serves as safety specialist for the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Larsen also urges parents to check recall lists for faulty parts on certain brands which often make repair kits available, she said. "We don’t give out car seats, though the Hastings Jaycees has a rental program.-’ she pointed out. For those who missed both safety in­ spections. sponsored by the Hastings MOMS Club and the Safe Kids Coalition of Kalamazoo County, Safe Kids provides a free list of upcoming inspection sites and dates "We appreciate Dan Miller and Padnos destroying the seats for us free of charge." said Larsen, "and the Michigan State Police thanks the Safe Kids Coalition, the Bill Seif and Eric Dreisbach dealerships, as well as General Motors for the grant and the MOMS Club of Hastings " Parents can check the recall list on the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis­ tration website at nhtsa gov lost control on icy road conditions at about 4:40 p.m. and struck the bus. driven by Sharon Elam, according to troopers. Elam and her two young passengers were not hurt, while Veenstra and her passenger, 14-year-old Brendon Stanley of Middleville, were taken to Grand Rapids hospitals, where they were treated for their injuries and released. "Initial investigation revealed that lhe school bus was southbound on Robertson Road and the Veenstra vehicle was north­ bound," said Trooper Aaron Stcensma. "It appears icy roads were a factor in lhe acci­ dent, which remains under investigation." Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Barry County Sheriff's Department and the Thomapplc Township Emergency Ser­ vices. prepared for destruction by Dan Smith of Padnos Iron and Metal Tuesday. HELP US HELP OTHERS FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! Without Paying I Greens Fees To find out how, call: (800) LUNG-USA i AfCWCAW • UNG ASSOCIATION. Gov't 4 Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 Hamilton Mt Join the nursing assistant class at Thomapple Manor and make a difference in the lives of others. Our residents always appreciate new faces and friendships, as well as caring, gen­ tle hands and hearts. The next class will be NOW HIRING Production Positions - up to $14 per hour held February 14 through February 29 and is not in session on weekends. Apply for this opportunity in person by February 9 al: •^RENDERING COMPANY HIRING-:Kruger Commodities, Inc. Maintenance Positions - Competitive Call Scott Adolf or Joe Gulltner 'Qidrnapple 616/751-0560 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 Price Reduced. OutpwreB adjacent to W»LMart Supercenttr. Get a great daai on tha vfefcte. high-traffic location •2 1 2a aciat M<f> • toOMn HASTWGL MICHIGAN • gwygna 12.000 wrttMr • aoaraga Hu mcoma <542.000 WAL-MART •The minutes NOTICE • of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Jan. 25, 2000 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Notice of Close of Accuracy test THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Aagrartng' 1-800-237-2379 B JRT SYSTBtOFSan«NBTNMGM.MC. Ari MONNrxMnr kcanam of l-Ory ryMM. he • 10 fcvonf S • Katomaioo, Ucmgon 49*01 • 345-2900 2* tot DI Aaenua - ReMano MteNgon • 029-&2S2 A public accuracy test will be conducted on the following date and time for the purpose of test­ ing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots for the PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY to be held on Tuesday February 22. 2000 in Rutland Charter Township. Barry County. The Public Accuracy Test will be held at: Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 on Friday, February 4 at 4 p.m. Candidates and other interested parties are invited to attend. For further information contact: ROBYN MCKENNA 616-948-2194 CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. S26 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hastings. Michigan, by amending Section 90-171 of the Ordinance as it applies to Enlargement of Non-Conforming Building and Uses In all the RR, RS, R1, and R2 zoning dis­ tricts, single and two family dwellings which are non-conforming by reason of setback, height, parking, building aquare footage or other dimensional requirements may bo ottered or enlarged beyond the size which existed at the time of the adoption ot this Chapter. A complete copy of Ordinance 326 is available for inspection at the City Clerk s Office. City Hall. Hastings. Michigan This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force from the date of its publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter tor the City of Hastings Moved by Hawkins, second by Jasperse that Ordinance No 326 be adopted Yeas: Nine Nays: None Absent: None I. Evenl Manshum City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 24th day of January 2000 Evaril G. Manshum, City Clerk �P«Q« 16 - The Hastings Benner - Thu eday. January 27. 2000 A childhood victim of sexual abuse was himself sentenced Thursday to five to 10 yean in prison tor becoming a perpetrator of the same kind of offense as an adult. Jeremy Kidder. 21. of Vermontville, pleaded guilty to first degree criminal sex­ ual conduct with a girl under the age of 13 in exchange for seven remaining counts be­ ing dismissed Kidder admitted in court at his Jan. 6 ar­ raignment to forcing an 11-year-old girl to have oral sex with him on two occasions on Oct 11 in Hastings. Charges dismissed stemmed from other incidences in which he allegedly also raped the girl on three occasions between Sept. 26 and Oct 13. 1999. Also dismissed as pari of the plea agree­ ment were charges he raped a 13-year-old girl on three occasions and forced her to have oral sex with him on Sept. 20 in diealive of the sickness of this whole situation." he said. To Kidder. Fisher pointed out that the situation is a sad one. "Mr. Kidder, you've put yourself in the same position your father was in." said Fisher "Il's not unusual <or a victim to be­ come a perpetrator. I'm sere you would have wanted a different iife for yourself." Fisher added that hopes Kidder can con­ trol himself in the future. ”Wc can all fee some remorse for you. but we can't let this activity continue," he Hastings. “I’m personally disgusted and tired of see­ methamphetamine. Charges dismissed as part of the plea agreement were one count of delivery and manufacture of marijuana and metham­ phetamine and conspiracy to deliver and ing these cases," said assistant prosecutor David Makied. "I understand he's a victim himself with his background, but he can't use it as an excuse." Such cases are difficult "for all con­ cerned," said defense attorney Thomas Dutcher "It's disappointing that our system does­ n't do a better job to prevent it and educate the public as to the tremendous harm it causes," he said. "Somehow, be fell through the cracks and didn't receive any counseling aad now, he's an offender of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree." Dutcher said Kidder knows what he did was wrong and that "unless you get inside his head, it's hard to fathom how be dunks." Dutcher claims that Kidder was not a predator when be abused the children be­ cause the victims hang out with Kidder and his friends. "h's really sad when parents allow their children lo ran with someone who is 21 yaan old and that place, them in extreme danger." Mid Dutcher. "Then, they all throw their heart, in the air and say, 'ob my goah!'" Dutcher claimed that the system failed Kidder aad that by now going to prison, the system can finally offer him some re­ habilitation. Though the victim's brother told the court that his sister had recanted her story. Judge James Fisher discounted the claim The alleged recantations are not new in this case," said Fisher, »«b Dutcher adding, “his pies was aocutta, and sup ported by bis sta ernents to the cast* Hsher added that the reesntatiom are "in- continued. In other court business: • Gary Harps. 33, of Plainwell, was sen­ tenced to spend 60 days in jail with credit for eight days served on his conviction of be*ng possession of less than 25 grams of manufacture both drugs. Harps was arrested in November when more than $150,000 worth of narcotics, in­ cluding methamphetamine and processed marijuana, along with $6,000 in cash, weapons and a large about of stolen prop­ erty, were seized by authorities during a raid in Prairieville Township. Harps, along with Darell "Joe" Morris. 39 and his wife, Karyn, 36, (Harps' sister) were arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail at that time ot. a variety of drug charges, including possession and con­ spiracy with intent to deliver metham­ phetamine and marijuana. The Morrises also were charged with maintaining a drug bouse. Seized was approximately three pounds of methamphetamine, five pounds of pro­ cessed marijuana and materials used in the sale and distribution of narcotics. Agencies involved in the raid, which oc­ curred in the 15000 block of Burchett Road, were the South West Narcotics En­ forcement Team (SWET), Barry County Sheriffs officers, SCAR Auto Theft Team. Prairieville Township Police Department and detectives from both the Hastings and Wayland Posts of the Michigan State Po­ lice. "Mr. Harps denies admitting to being a long lime drag seller." said defeme attorney Gordon Shane McNeill Thursday. The po- time seller?'' asked Judge James Fisher. Fisher challenged Harps to dispute his sister's statement to police that she and her husband had been selling methamphe tarn inc for over a year to their friends and that Harps would often by from them and resell the drugs. "Is she lying?" asked Fisher. Harps responded by nodding, "yes." McNeill also disputed the claim that Harps was attempting to flee through the back door of the home when police arrived. "He was simply in the process of walk­ ing out the back door just prior to lhe po­ lice arriving,” said McNeill. Harps apologized to the court. "I don't believe 90 percent of what you told Mr. McNeill to tell me this morning," said Fisher. "You are either going to quit using drags or 1 am going to put you in prison." As part of his sentence be was ordered to spend four years on probation and to pay $2,000 in fines and costs. • Lydia Jane Spooner, 43, of Battle Creek, entered a plea of guilty to a reduced charge of aggravated assault ns part of her one-year delayed sentencing agreement. The original charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder was set aside and replaced with the lesser charge. Spooner was charged with the original assault and with kidnapping in 1998 after an incident in Hastings Oct. 16 in which she drove a pickup track while her son, Matthew Fletcher, beat his girlfriend after they abducted her from a football game. "The offense would not have occurred without her assistance,' Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley said one year ago. Spooner was sentenced Thursday on the lesser conviction to remain on probation for up to six months or until her tines and costs are paid off. The $450 paid foe her bond will be used to pay off her fines and cotta, attorney Mark Witkowski Mid. * Thomas Harold Ray. 39, of Hastings, pleaded no contest lo violating his proba­ tion by failing to live in an approved resi­ dence and by failing lo maintain gainful employment. He is scheduled to be sentenced Feb. 3 at 8:15. . Ray is al <o schedule to be sentenced to­ day, (Jan. 27) in Ke* County on a retail fraud CCTvicuon. A , i?pf'ilasungs. pleaded "What does be admit to. being a short positive for a Sadler was jail. . 4 rOB SALE: Super Single Waaerbed, padded nah, beater. $100. CaB after 4pm.. 948-2011 * M«M Moll, 30, of Grand Rapids, was rcntaaced to nine months in jail with six months suspended if he is successful on probation on his conviction of third offense drunkdriving. Moll was granted work release in the event he finds a job to replace the position he lost as a result of the offense and was ordered to pay $2,000 in fines and costs. 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Three escape serious injury when cars collide Two Middleville residents escaped seri­ ous injury Monday when they were unable to avoid striking a car that had entered their path at the intersection of Wood School and Wing roads, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said a car driven by Jimmie Bush. 20, of Hastings was southbound on Wood School Rom at about 12:30 p.m. when it crossed lhe center line while at­ tempting to turn east onto Wing Road. A northbound car crested a hill and col- Father charged for kicking daughter BARRY TOWNSHIP - A 66-year-old Delton man who allegedly kicked his adult daughter in the ribs told police while being arrested: "If I'd had a gun. I would have killed her.” according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. The man was arraigned on one count of domestic assault in Barry County District Court Jan. 24 and is set for a pretrial hearing Feb. 22. According to deputies, the victim had dinner with her father on Jan. 23 before going to lhe Tujax Bar in Delton, where she allegedly consumed five to six beers before returning to her father's home where she lives The 47-year-old victim said she made a "snide" comment to her father which apparently triggered the attack, in which he slapped her face with his open hand two to three times and knocked her to the floor. He then allegedly kicked her in the ribs. The man told police lhe victim's swearing and name calling woke him up. He confessed to "throwing her down on the floor” because he "couldn't take her Automatic. 4WD. air. 4 dr.. 36.000 miles, stellar condition, power every­ thing Sunroof, automatic, air condition, power pack­ age. Just plain nice and Only... Only... 1997 MERCURY VILLAGER GS Only... •199“ mo. *198“ mo lided with the Bush vehicle, police re­ ported. After the impact. Bush's vehicle contin­ ued off of the roadway to the east while the second car. driven by Ted Reid. 22. of Mid­ dleville. crossed the centerline and ran off the roadway to the west where it collided with several small trees and came to rest. Reid and his passenger. Katrina Lee Hensley. 30. of Middleville, were extricated from the wreckage by Hastings and Thor­ napple firefighters using the Jaws of Life. They were take by Thornapple Ambu­ lance to Pennock Hospital, where they were both treated for minor injuries and re­ leased. Neither occupar: was wearing a seat belt, said troopers. Bush was wearing a seat belt and was not injured. He was issued a citation for driving on a suspended license, police reported. Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the cause of the crash. 1998 DODGE STRATUS Stop the bus! Get this mini­ van. V-6. auto., air. alloys, tilt, cruise. 4 capt. chairs. 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The intended victim received the call Jan. 21 and reported the incident to police earlier this week. Enclosed please find My Special prepaid Compose your own Valentine message, it’s easy to do!! Here are a couple of examples: COMPOSE Your Own Message Below are ‘ ‘'e\ NAME___ ADDRESS PHONE CITY_____ Total Words in message .Total Amount Enclosed at 16 word' $4.00 plus 10c Addt. words. Message to be published on February 10th. 2000 DEADLINE IS: Noon Tuesday, February 8th oened •<> eBig z- °Ur^ e ,o 1 �Man wanted to use grenades to ‘blow up wooden pallets' J-Ad Graphics News Service A man accused of keeping illegal explo­ sives in his Gun Lake home was arrested by the Barry County Sheriffs Department Monday when he turned himself in on a warrant issued Friday by the Barry County Prosecutor's office. Kevin Lynn Eckert, 46, remains free on a $2,500 personal recognizance bond await­ ing a Feb. 2 preliminary examination on the felony charge of manufacturing and/or possessing a bomb or bombshell If convicted, Eckert could spend a maxi­ mum of five years in prison. Eckert told police he bought the four, military hand grenades at a Grand Rapids gun show last July and that he later re for­ tified them with black powder and cannon fuses. The grenades were discovered inside a partially melted and still smoldering gun case in Eckert s bedroom closet just after firefighters finished extinguishing an acci­ dental fire at his Joy Road home Jan. 16. "He said he welded the bottoms closed and used hot glue to pul fuses in the grenades." reported Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Chris Yonkers. "When asked why. he said he wanted to use them to blow up wooden pallets.” The find led to a l/2-hour evacuation of 50 homes in the tightly-knit neighbor­ hood as the Barry County Sheriffs De­ partment secured the scene and called in the Michigan State Police Bomb Squad from Rockford. Eckert was not home at the time of the fire, which Orangeville Fire Chief Dan Boulter believes was started when a candle tipped over. Only Eckert's son was home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported. According to a police report, Eckert ar­ rived at the scene of the fire at about 5:20 a.m. and agreed to remove a number of weapons from the home, which he did with help from police. "Wc also advised him there were several potential explosives found during lhe fire,” reported Yonkers. "Eckert said he was con- cemed about this wlicn he heard there was a fire.” When Eckert told police the home also contained some Pyrodex (smokeless black powder), deputies began evacuating homes within 1,000 feet of the residence. While executing a search warrant on the Gun Lake home, police also fund a plastic bag containing 144 bottle rockets (fireworks) on a book shelf and a cardboard Snowmobilers lose sleds in Gun Lake The victims told authorities that the ice seemed strong near the shore but became thin farther off shore. Barry County Central Dispatch received a second report of snowmobile riders through the ice at about 10:15 p.m. the same day close to the same location, according to re­ ports. Again, no one was injured but the vehi­ cles could not be salvaged, said Ford. Earlier in lhe day at about I p.m., police were dispatched to Eagle Point on Jordan Lake when authorities received a report of a child on a bicycle who went through the J-Ad Graphics News Service Two pairs of snowmobilers lost all four of their vehicles in the icy waters of Gun Lake in separate incidents Saturday when thin ice gave way, according to Barry County Undersheriff Don Ford. Two men were riding their snowmobiles between England Point and the State Park Peninsula at about 8:30 p.m. when they felt the ice crack beneath them. The riders were able to save themselves by getting off of the lake before becoming submerged, according to reports. ice. The boy, however, got out of the water safely and was found al home when police arrived. He had apparently been riding with an­ other boy when lhe incident occurred. According to the Department of Natural Resources, individuals should use caution when entering the ice at any time of the year. "Wc just tell them to use their own judgment," said a spokeswoman from DNR District Headquarters in Plainwell. explosive device (M-250) in a bedroom, which the bomb squad also seized. Eckert denied knowledge of the fire­ works, said police. "Kevin staled it (having the grenades) was just something stupid that he did," said Det. Sgt. David Oakland. "He stated this many limes during my interview with him." Oakland reported that Eckert admitted sole responsibility for having and re forti­ fying the grenades, that he denies any con­ nection with any militia-type organization and that he came up with the method him­ self. "1 did make contact with a couple of his neighbors, who stated he was a good neighbor and that neither he nor his sons caused any problems," said Oakland. "No one had any knowledge of Kevin having any lies to any anti-government groups, nor had he mentioned anything concerning that." 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BEST RATES & TERMS AVAILABLE 9 *15,495 2CH>0 GMC 2500 EXTENDS) CAB, LEAJHHL HEATED SEATS 9,000 MUS, HARD TO RND.HUm 9 s28,995 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-02-03.pdf b0589f9e160d199544274bf1a8eb9155 PDF Text Text r -'Ctiprvv Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 n’ryno/oo1 _ HASTINGS MI-19058-1891 Hastings THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2000 VOLUME 147, NO. 5 PRICE 50- Students 18 and under get in free GR Symphony will return Feb. 13 New Winterfest Mayor crows New Gun Lake Wintertest Mayor Joan Weick was so confident she would win she had her own sweatshirt made for the occasion. Wintertest chairs Barb Holowieko (on left) and Diane Wilkinson will try to make sure Weick keeps her campaign promises, “or more photos and info on last weekend s Wintertest look inside... The Thomapple Arts Council will help bring the Grand Rapids Symphony Orches­ tra to Hastings on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 13, for the 14th year in a row. The concert, which will be free to all area students under 18 years old, will be held at 3 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Central School Auditorium. Students ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Lyn Bricl, managing director of the Thornapple Arts Council, said, "The Arts Council is able to offer this program free to students this year because of the gener­ ous contributions that have been made to the Sue Drummond Ans Education Fund, now being administered through donations to the Barry Community Foundation." The program will include several familiar favorites: • Johann Strauss Jr.'s Overture to Die Fledermaus. • Peter Tchaikovsky’s finale to Serenade for Strings, Opus 48. • The Rondo and Allegro from Richard Strauss' Concerto No. 1 in E Flat Major for Horn and Orchestra - Both movements. Allegro Moderate and Andante Con Moto, from Franz Schu­ bert's Symphony No. 8 in B Minor (Unfinished). Once again, leading the orchestra will be John Vorineau, associate conductor of the Grand Rapids Symphony. Trained as a clar­ inetist. he attended Michigan State Univer­ sity, the University of Wyoming and Yale School of Music. He is visiting professor John Varineau of music and orchestra conductor a! Calvin College and plays in a chamber group, Montage. This year he will conduct the Grand Rapids Ballet's performance of "A Mid­ summer Night's Dream." He also is host of a WFGR Radio (98.7 FM) program. "Weekend at the Pops at 2 p.m. each Sunday. Varineau han made three recordings with See SYMPHONY, cont. page 2 Cuban boy issue has Hastings connection by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Florida nun who has been in the in­ ternational spotlight since she was selected to be a neutral party in the custody conflict over Elian Gonzalez of Cuba, has a Hast­ ings connection. Sister Jeanne O'Laughlin, chosen by U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno to host a meeting with 6-year-old Elian and his Cuban grandmothers last week in Miami, is a first cousin of Hastings resident Ted O'Laughlin. Ted's wife. Margaret, said Sister Jeanne and Reno are good personal friends and that's why Sister Jeanne was selected. Margaret ano friend, Pat McKeough, also of Hastings, met Sister Jeanne in 1997 and had dinner al Sister's Miami Beach home. That's the same home that was the neutral site of Elian's reunion with his grandmoth­ Sister Jeanne O'Laughlin role in the Elian custody dispute, she said, "I couldn't believe it." Margaret said grandson Reggie called to tell about Sister Jeanne's appointment as a neutral party. Reggie, who lives in Honda, visits Sister Jeanne whenever he gets a chance. See CONNECTION, continued page 2 ers. "I just loved her. . We all did." Margaret said of that meeting. When Margaret first heard of the nun's Fort-ified winter fun... Alexis Baker (left) and Brian McKeough. students at St. Rose School in Hastings, pose in the two exit/entrances of a snow fort their class built. See Page 16 for more photos featunng fort-ified' winter fun activities at the school. Margaret O'Laughlin of Hastings shows an article about Sister Jeanne O'Laughlin, who has been in the international spotlight as the neutral party in the Elian Gonzalez custody battle. Margaret and Pat McKeough, also of Hastings, met sister Jeanne in 1997. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Ti ursday February 3 2000 Fourth-graders celebrate Michigan’s 163rd birthday f ourth grade students in Room 10 at Northeastern Elementary School arc required to spend 15 minutes engaged in silent reading each day Teacher Tim Ncwstcd calls this daily ses­ sion "U S S R " (Uninterrupted Sustained Silent Reading) Ke said he feels that it is imperative for students to have a time set aside for leisure reading every day The teacher, of course, also takes pan in the U S S R, exercise On Tuesday, Jan. 25, Ncwsteds personal reading selection was The Reminder, which had just been deliv­ ered tu the school. Ncwstcd found himself reading the Bosley Pharmacy advertise­ ment, which always includes special dates and holiday notes. In this particular issue, one day especially jumped out at the reader: Michigan's birthday - Jan. 26. As a fourth grade instructor, Ncwstcd News Briefs: Blood drives set next week Two community afternoon and evening blood drives are scheduled for next week in Barry CountyOne will be held Tuesday, Nov. 8. at the Castleton Townthip Hail in Nashville. The other will be on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. There continues to be a shortage of blood supplies, so the need is great, particularly with the holidays ap­ proaching. Anyone who is at least 17 years of age, weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the dale of the drive is eligible to contribute. CMU Steel Drum band to perform said that he must always be tuned in to the Great Lakes State “You sec, pan of the founh grade social studies curncuhim involves the study of Michigan history." Ncwstcd said “In fact, all fourth-graders throughout the country study the history of their home state " So the mention of Michigan's birthday in Bosley 's ad caught the teacher’s eye The ad read as follows “Michigan's Birthday January 26 Let's celebrate! Sing the state song, recite the state poem, do the state bird call, all on the official state soap­ box and get a $5 gift certificate " Ncwstcd shared the challenge with his class, and everyone liked the idea. The names of four students were drawn from a hat, and their overnight assignment on Tuesday was to memorize the Pledge of Allegiance to the Michigan Flag. The par- Arts Council has openings The Thomapple Art. Council of Barry County has some openings on its board of directors and invites inter­ ested Barry County residents Io apply. "The type of person we re looking for does not bare to be an artist, but interested in promoting the an causes and willing to devote time not only to board meetings but to participate in programs throughout the year," said John Fehsenfeld, board member and Arts Council co-founder. The Arts Council Board meets the first Tuesday of each month from T30 to 9:30 p.m. Fehsenfeld said more than three positions are open on the V__ ooara. The Arts Council's mission is to provide concerts and exhibitions, showcase local talent, encourage youth to explore their artistic gifts and de­ velop cultural enrichment programs for schools. People interested in serving on the board may send resumes to Managing Director Lyn Briel, in care of the Thomapple Arts Council, P.O. Box 512. Hastings, Mich 49058. For more information, call her at (616) 765-3188. Alumnus of Year nominees sought Two Hastings High School jazz bands will join jazz bands from Cale­ donia High School and Lakewood High School in a concert Tuesday evening, Feb. 8, that also will include a performance by the Central Michigan University Steel Drum Band. The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Central School Auditorium in Alumni Banquet at the high school Hastings The Steel Drum Band, directed by CMU music professor Robert Horner, will be acrompanird by a guitarist, xy­ lophones, marimbas and vibraphones. The two Hastings High School jazz bands performing in the concert will be made up of about 20 students apiece. The group* from Caledonia and cafeteria. Nominations must be in writing and should contain biographical informa­ tion and the reasons wtty the individual is being nominated. The reasons should include personal character, ac­ complishments. vocational honors and awards, community service, member­ ships in organizations and any other Lakewood also will perform big band jar? selections ' Tracts are $5 for adults and $3 each for icnior citizens and students. All seat:, will be general admission. Walk for Warmth will be Feb. 26 The 15th annual Walk for Warmth will be held Saturday, Feb. 26, in Hastings. Last year the walk raised more than SI 1,000 and helped 135 individuals with their heating needs. This year’s walk begins at 9 a.m. at the Free Methodist Church, 301 E. Slate Road. Walkers can choose a onemile or three-mile route from the church to the downtown and back again to the church. Pledge sheets are available at the Barry County office of the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan, 450 Meadow Run. Suite 400. Hastings, which is located off M-37 on the south end of Hastings Pledge sheets are also avail­ able at the Hastings Public Library and WBCH Radio. Refreshments will be available at the church and at the halfway point of the walk, at the Barry County Com­ mission on Aging on Michigan Av- The Hastings High School Alumni Association is seeking nominations for "Distingu shed Alumnus of the Year" The award will be presented Saturday evening. June 10, al the annual helpfid information. The deadline for submitting nomina­ tions is April I. Alumni Board mem ben will consider new nominations as well as several others held over from previous yean. Nominations should be mailed to Donna (Batchelder) Kinney. 415 North Taffee Drive, Hastings, Mich. 49058. Community band seeking members Movie Outpost A week prior to the walk, on Friday, Feb. 18. a group of Barry County resi­ dents will publicize the plight of homeless people with their ninth an­ nual "Cold Toes for Warm Homes Project." Participants will spend the night sleeping in cardboard boxes on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. For more information, call the local CAA office at 948-4260 ing a Michigan State University sweatshirt, a Michigan State University hat. and she earned a robin. Colleen was wearing a green and while shirt, an apple blossom hat. and she carried the state seal David was wearing a University of Michigan T-shirt, a brook trout hat. and he earned a Petoskey stone Ryan was wcanng a University of Michigan sweatshirt, a white pine hat. and he earned a Michigan history book The teacher was fully outfitted in Michigan State University garb and he earned the Slate of Michigan flag The quintet entered the store chanting “Happy Birthday Michigan'” and then recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Michigan flag in unison The pledge went as follows "I pledge allegiance to the flag of Michigan, and to the state for which it stands, two beautiful peninsulas united by a bridge of steel, where equal opportunity and justice to all is our ideal " "She's really big on family," Margaret said. Sister Jeanne is "very honest and friendly," she added. "Everybody in Florida seems to know about her." "She is a very important lady," agreed Pat, noting that Sister Jeanne is involved in many "good works for underprivileged" and frequently offers college scholarships so underprivileged students can attend Florida's Barry University, where Sister Jeanne is president. Pat and Margaret met Sister Jeanne when they were in Florida to attend Reggie's graduation. (Pat's daughter, Karen, married Margaret's son, Doug.) "It was exciting to meet her (Sister Jeanne)," Pat said. "I hope I get to meet her again... I was certainly taken with her. She is the most gracious, warm woman I have ever met. When we left, we felt like there Sister Jeanne, who is a nun with the General Council of the Adrian Dominican Congregation, was bom in Detroit, Mar­ garet said. "Her dad and my husband's dad were brothers... originally from Howard City." Margaret said her son Doug has sent newspaper articles to her about Sister Jeanne. After Margaret read the first article, she decided to write to Sister, who re­ sponded with an open invitation to dinner. Margaret has a 1996 copy of Barry Uni­ versity's President's Report and is proud of the high praise for Sister Jeanne, who has been at the helm of the university since 1981 "Sr. Jeanne's greatest contribution is her vision that Barry (University) is destined to grow and be great; that we can be more tomorrow than we are today." said Dr. J. Patrick Lee. provost and vice president of academic affairs. "Sr. Jeanne definitely is a great leader." Caro! Evanco, president of Barry's Alumni Association, said Sister Jeanne "has individually touched our lives in so many enriching ways. She exudes bound­ less determination, unlimited vision, dy­ namic leadership, infinite courage and en­ dearing compassion." In the report, a student from Jamaica said that Sister Jeanne "has worked hard to SYMPHONY... continued from page 1 is no audition. The symphonic band is a non-profit, joint venture and is designed to enrich the lives of its members and the sur­ rounding community. Rehearsals are planned from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 3 and 10 at Lakewood High School, 7223 Velte He and his wife. Gwen, have a 3-ycar-old daughter, Jade, and a son, Justin, who is a year old. The featured solo artist for the Richard Strauss concerto will be Richard Britsch on French horn. Britsch joined the local sym­ phony during the 1990-91 season after playing with the Florida West Coast and Southwest Florida Symphonies. He was principal horn for all three ensembles. Britsch has performed with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and has instructed and performed at the Luzerne Music Center in the Adirondacks and performed in the Peninsula Music Festival in Door County, Wise. A graduate of the University of South Florida, he is pursuing graduate studies at Northwestern University. Tickets for adults and senior citizens will cost SI2 and $10. respectively, and they will be available at the door. Briel said. The Thomapple Arts Council hopes good attendance will help them cover all costs and raise funds toward other out­ standing programs for this area." For more information about the concert or the Arts Council, call Bnel at 765-3188, Connie Dow at 948-9393 or Pat Johnson at 948-8300 the band s expenses. Directors of the group are seasoned high school band directors and musi­ cians in their own right. Joe LaJoye of Hastings and Dave Macqueen of Lake­ wood. They volunteer their time to the band. About 50 musicians are on the band's mailing list and the group is always open to any one past high school age For more information, call 945­ 9181 or 945-9766. Each student was awarded a 55 gift certificatc Incidentally. Michigan gamed its statcnood on Jan. 26, 1837. make sure that students from every comer of the world receive all the support they need to become successful." Scvcnty-ycar-old Sister Jeanne recently celebrated her golden jubilee as a nun and last year was inducted into the Florida Women's Hall of Fame. Margaret points to a copy of an article published in the Palm Beach Post, ex­ tolling Sister Jeanne's accomplishments. Th-y include raising funds for the Ameri­ can Cancer Society and leading the effort for Barry University to acquire a law school last year, "making it the only womenfounded university in the United Stales to have a law school, the Palm Beach Post said. Meanwhile, Elian's legal saga continues. He was the lone Thanksgiving Day sur­ vivor of a capsized boat, carrying his mother and a dozen others, who were on their way to the United Stales from Cuba. The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service has ruled that Elian should be re­ turned to his father in Cuba, but Elian’s Miami relatives are contesting that order in federal court, according to Associated Press reports In recent days. Sister Jeanne has retracted her neutral status, saying that separating Elian from his Florida relatives right now would be another traumatic loss for him. the Associated Press said. was an aura around us. She was just won­ derful. You just felt like you've known her forever." Since Elian's situation has been a top news story, Sister Jeanne has appeared on the Today Show twice and on Tom Brokow's tcIcvisionjM-ogiam. Margaret the Grand Rapids Symphony and three with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. This is his 15th season with the Grand Rapids Symphony. Road. Lake Odessa. The band will hold a free concert for the area at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, at Lakewood High. Les Jazz will be the guest performers at the concert, which will be narrated by Kensinger Jones. Celebrating Michigan's birthday last week at Bosley's were (from left) teacher Tim Newsted. David Krebs. Ryan Cain. Chelsea Siska and Colleen Knuppenburg Cuban boy issue has Hastings connection, continued from page 1 The local Thomapple Wind Band is seeking adults of all ages in the area to bring their musical instruments out of storage and perform with them. There Donations received at the concert cover Walkers will have a chance to win certificates for movie rentals from ticipants included Chelsea Siska, Colleen Knuppcnburg, R>an Cain and David Krebs During the lunch hour Wednesday. Jan 26. these four students and Ncwstcd headed for Bosley’s The five celebrants were dressed for the occasion Chelsea was wear­ In two outside treatment basins, sewage is treated to rid it of nitrates, nitrites and ammonia. Sludge settles to the bottom of the basins, and then the clearer, treated liquid at the top of the basins is released into holding ponds and then filter beds, where it seeps into the ground. Sewer authority rebuts accusations Delton sewer system improving, officials say by Mary McDonough Staff Writer A new boiler installed at the Delton sewer system's treatment plant appears to have improved temperatures in sewage treatment basins, according to Don Row, manager of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority. "The basins were wanner than any other January," he said. However, the boiler was only installed at the end of December, he said, and hasn't been running consistently. "Were having trouble with the burner staying lit. The flame's going out," he said. The boiler installer and manufacturer are working t) correct the problem, he said. The boiler was installed as part of the settlement of a lawsuit which pitted the sewer authority and Barry County against the designers and builders of the SWBCSWA system. The suit asked the builders to fix flaws that surfaced after the system was constructed, the primary problem be­ ing low temperatures in treatment basins that prevented bacteria from breaking down sewage properly. Sewage leaving the plant contained more TIN (Total Inorganic Nitrogen, i.e. ni­ trates, nitrites and ammonia) than the discharge permit issued by the stale allowed The boiler is supposed to heat the sewage to a sufficient temperature to keep bacteria that break down the sewage active Some improvements made to the plant prior to the settlement of the lawsuit have already helped the situation, according to Row The average yearly amount of Total Inorganic Nitrogen (TIN) being discharged into the environment after treatment was below levels required by the state in 1998 and 1999, he said, whereas in 1996 and 1997 the yearly TIN averages were higher than those allowed by the state. The state requires a maximum TIN of five parts per million (milligrams per liter). In 1996 and 1997, the average yearly TIN for sewage discharged by the plant was 8 and 9.7 parts per million, respectively. In 1998 and 1999 the average yearly TIN dropped to 3.6 and 3.7 parts per million, respectively. Row said. Like sewage leaving the plant, ground­ water around the plant has also seen reduced levels of Total Inorganic Nitrogen, Row said (the sewer authority monitors both the amount of TIN in sewage leaving the plant and the amount of TIN in testing wells around the plant). In December of 1999, Row said, no test­ ing wells had TINs above the five parts per million required by the stale The average TIN for testing wells in December was LI parts per million. Thai's the first time since testing of the wells began that all of them were found to have TIN levels under the required limit. Row said. The yearly average for eight testing wells in 1999 never exceeded the maximum allowed by the state, but some of the individual wells tested in March. June and September had a TIN higher than five parts per million, he said. TIN yearly averages in wells in 1995, 1996 and 1997 in the wells were nearly al­ ways over the five parts per million limit. For example, testing in September of 1996 showed an average TIN of 10.5 for the eight wells tested. (Row said part of the problem with the well testing may have been that the authority wasn't getting See SEWER, cont. page 5 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 3. 2000 - Page 3 Winterfest proves that if you can’t beat the cold, join it! by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Gun Lake Winterfest last Saturday started out cold with sunshine and ended with clouds and cold. No matter what the temperature, everyone had winter fun. There were 161 courageous souls who jumped in the really cold water of Gun Lake. The ice was 10 inches thick and the families and individuals enjoyed an icy ex­ perience. Nine teams began broomball at 8 am and the winners didn’t finish until after 5 p.m. The three Gun Lake mayoral candidates fought hard and the race was really dose. Joan Wieck persevered and won the key un­ til next year's mayoral event. Families enjoyed the games and enter­ tainment. The Gun Lake Community Church held a breakfast fund-raiser and pre­ pared-eggs and pancakes for about 300 guests. The Chili Cook-off at O’Neill's had ten chefs cooking for a good cause, and more than 500 tasted the recipes. The cookoff benefits the Barry County Commission of Aging The cold made it a little difficult to get some of the gas burners started. But with lots of matches, help firom competitors and even a little luck, the chili was cooked to perfection. The winner was Brothers Chili, The Chili Kings came in second and Slo-Blo Chili came in third. No one would reveal their secrets exactly, but Slo-Blo used chipotle chilies, other chefs used buffab meat or even fresh tomatoes (not canned). This year's most unusual ingredient might be the raisins used by Slo-Blo Chili. But no matter what the ingredients, the sharing of ideas, joshing each other and helping Meals on Wheels was the reason for not being too chilly to cook and taste chtii. The highlight for some was the swim­ suit competition, for others the chance to brave the frigid water. Others couldn't wait to bring their sleds or snowmobiles to a re­ ally wintry WintcrFest. Whether it was a bountiful breakfast, harmonica favorites, the chance to win a snowmobile or a day closing chicken din­ ner at the Circle Inn, this year’s Winterfest continued a successful tradition. The Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce has already begun planning for the 2001 Wimerfest which will include the old fa­ vorites, a bigger National Guard presence and some surprises. Anyone who wants to help plan next year’s fun event should call Barb Holoweiko at (616) 792-2219. Oooh... it's cold. Jumping into the frigid waters of Gun Lake was easier if you held hands with a friend and even male brought cheers from the warmly dressed crowd Photos by...Perry Hardin, Patricia Johns and Helen Mudry Keep the broom in your hand. Action was fast and furious during spirited games of cmomball from 6 a.m. to after 5 p.m. dunng Winterfest on Gun Lake Susan Musgrave from the Circle Inn holds her certificate for raising the most money tor the GFWC-Gun Lake area lending library The eye catching ’outhose* was on display at the restaurant before the festival This year's Gun Lake Prince was 4-year old Gavin Shanley and the Princess was Taiton Adams. Providing good American blues were Tricia and Paul Babladelis and their friend, Lee Elementary school teacher Jim Halberg Alex Liceaga. with the assistance of John Rough from behind, relinquished his mayoral key to new Winterfest Mayor Joan Weick Former Hastings jeweler, community activist dies Long-time former Hastings business owner and community activist, Patrick C. Hodges died Wednesday morning. He was 70. At press time, funeral arrangements were still pending at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Hodges was a vital part of Hodges Jew­ elry from 1954 until his retirement in 1985. He sold the business to Don and Nan Button in May, 1985. Bom in St. John, he spent his first two years of life in Ionia before his father, Chester, decided to purchase the former Pancoast Noble jewelry store. At an early age, Patrick knew he wanted to follow in his father's footsteps, he told a reporter in 1986. Hodges attended St. Rose School through eighth grade and graduated from Hastings High School in 1947. He majored in jewelry store management at Bradley University in Illinois where he earned his He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952-54, including a stint in Korea and fin­ ishing as officer-in-charge of O'Hare Air Force Base. In the meantime, he married Madonna, who survives. Hodges made many contributions to the retail division of the Hastings Area Cham­ ber of Commerce and to the town's annual Christmas parades. Because of those ac­ complishments, the Chamber selected Hodges to be grand marshal of the 1986 Christmas parade. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus, Hastings Moose, former Ro­ tary pres idem and former member and pres­ ident of the Hastings Jaycees. He was named one of five outstanding Jaycee presi­ dents in the stale. He served on the Board of Hastings Savings & Loan Association (now MainStreet Savings Bank). Hodges was always proud of Hastings, telling a reporter that the city has "a strong industrial base, good retail business and nice people.” He enjoyed his family, traveling, golf­ ing, attending symphony and theatre pro­ grams and hunting ducks and deer. Coho fishing, reading and playing cards were ocher pastimes. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 3. 2000 LETTERS from our readers... Men should be given a positive outlet To the editor: This message of hope that God has directed me to bn ng forth as I pray will speak to someone in regards to a letter from our readers Jan 6, from D.C. Shumway. ‘Dark retribution was inappropriate". Shumway's letter was a response to a Reminder story about Phillip Johnson's poem called "Dark Retribution ” I don’t argue with Mr. Shumway’s view that Johnson^ poem was to totally inappro­ priate or disconcerting. I have that poem. I cut it out and I feel God knows it came from Phillip’s heart and putting it on paper was great I agree with the editor's note: "Johnson took out his anger and hurt on pen and paper instead of on people." I commend Which policy agency covers Star? To the editor: On Jan. 23, around 6:30 p.m., two vehi­ cles, one a truck and the other a van, decid­ ed they wanted to do “doughnuts" tn the Star School parking lot on Star School Road I don't know if there were any children in the vehicle. If they would have lost control and hit one of the light posts m the parking lot someone would have gotten hurt. I don’t think it showed good judgment on what they were doing. The two vehicles went by me and smiled like saying they owned the place. Who paid taxes on that school? Now who do we call when there is a disturbance over at the school? Do I call the county sheriff’s department or the city police? If I call the county they don’t have rime to come out here. But yet if I call the city it\ out of their junsdiction. The principal of this school should verify to the people on Star School Road where, the school is and who we shoefu call when there is a problem and we think we need police protection. Jim Lancaster, Hastings Proposal A has helped taxpayers To the editor: Let us set the record straight on and about Proposal A. In 1989, while Michigan was still under the Blanchard'Democrat absolute control, property taxes you remember, were not “capped” by any voter enforced amendment limiting 5 percent increase per year. Thus, in 1994 prvperts assessments had increased in our township by 38 percent In the six years since, our assessment has been limited to a total of 9 percent increase, less than one- quarter the increase of three years, under the Democrat control. We can­ not afford to return to that mismanaged control Further, the millage rale in the Hastings school district was 48.3560. Today that millage rate for owner occupied properties is 21.9180 a savings of 26.4380 mills. Fur- ther, this is a savings in dollars of an aver­ age near $800 per property owner, thus you would have to buy an additional $40,000 of sales taxable items each year for the savings of your property tax to equal the increase of 2 cents on the dollar to take away the advan­ tage. Of course, you do buy a new Cadillac each year, don’t you? Only “poor” Democ­ rats can afford to do that Incidentally, the majority of very rich are Democrats. Check it out. So why is the par­ ty always so against their not being taxed and being demanded to not make a profit? Of course, this does not apply to Bill Gates. He didn't make a large contribution to the party. Ivan M. LeGucre, Battle Creek Phillip and the staff at the Banner for putting the article in the paper. The Banner is “the people's paper” and they don’t write dark thoughts in a poetic manner and I see the kindness and love and know ledge from the staff. When Mr. Shumway said he “prays" that no-one will ever “suffer and bum from Phillip’s demonic anger," that isn’t coming from God. I didn’t fed Phillip has demon's who control his life and here’s something you may want to ponder on as it helps me through life with God’s love and power in me and the self-help programs I attend. The editor's note also stated at the end: “Learn how to manage anger in a construc­ tive way could be particularly appropriate," I agree. I go to church. Bible studies. AA and also E.A. this is a 12-step program like A A - Alcoholics Anonymous and it’s called “Emotions Anonymous." EA is starting with self, it is a fellowship of people who share their experiences, strengths, weak­ nesses. feelings, anger and their hopes with one another to solve their emotional prob­ lems and to learn to live at peace with unsolved problems. The only requirement in the fellowship is an honest desire to become emotionally well and healthy. EA is also a spintual program as AA and the steps suggest a belief in a power greater than our­ selves, “God as wc understand Him." In closing I pray 'hat Mr. Shumway will find that healing process as God is doing for Phillip and has done for myself and I pray that God speaks to children through reading this paper. Even in Phillip's emo­ tional problems be shared, as we all need Io let it out in a positive way and tears ofjoy is one great healing process. Who says men are weak if they cry and let it go. That’s a lie from the devil. Trust in something that you learn are my final words. Terry Pinks U142246 Trusty Division. Parnall Correctional Facility Jackson, Mich. Know Your LCGISlflTORS: U^. Senate *' * " Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. * Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone J2O2) 2f4«221. District office: 110 Mtehigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phorie (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeia, regional representative /’ ’ US. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Rep esentatives. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving. Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (292) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. 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John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (ail of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. Michigan Dem caucus will be held March 11 Michigan voters who want to vote for the Democratic presidential candidates of cither Bill Bradley or Al Gore must vote in the March 11 Democratic presidential cau­ cus. The Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) docs not recognize the results of the Feb. 22 Republican primary, and therefore Bill Bradley and Al Gore removed their names from the Feb. 22 ballot. Many municipalities throughout the state will have local elections Feb. 22, and Democrats arc encouraged to vote in their local elections on that day but arc discour­ aged from voting for any of the presidential candidates on Feb. 22. “The Feb. 22 presidential primary is sole­ ly a taxpayer-funded private election for Republicans," said Mark Brewer, chair of the Michigan Democratic Party. “Because the Democratic Party will choose its presi­ dential candidates based on the votes cast in the March 11 Democratic caucus. Gore and Bradley will not appear on the Feb. 22 pri­ mary ballot." The only name on the Democratic por­ tion of the Feb. 22 ballot will be Lyndon LaRouche, who is not recognized as a Democrat by either the national or the state Democratic Party. Brewer said LaRouche% record of racism, anti-scmiti&m and defrauding contributors and volcra arc some of the reasons why he is not a recog­ nized Democrat. The party reminds all Democrats who plan to vote by mail to have their applica­ tion at the party by March 3 at 5 p.m. All ballots arc due at the party by March 10 at 5 p.m. A vote by mail application is avail­ able by stopping by or writing the party at 606 Townsend, Lansing. Ml 48933. email­ ing the party at midemparty@aol.com, fax­ ing the party at (517) 371-2056. or down­ loading an application at the party web site at www.mi-dcmocrats.com. Communication from CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH The State of Our Union This past week Congress came back into session and the President delivered his eighth and final State of the Union address. These two important events provide the per­ fect opportunity to reflect on the condition of our country. To reflect on the work taking place, not just in Washington, but in com­ munities across America. Communities like Jackson, Battle Creek, Adrian and Coldwa­ ter. Communities where every day. individ­ ual men and women arc creating hope, prosperity and opportunities for the future. To cnsur** that prosperity reaches every family, every citizen, it is not just our job. but our responsibility to make certain that we do one thing - that is keep government out of the way. To keep government from imposing regulation after regulation on local school boards and wrapping federal education dollars in red tape. To keep gov­ ernment from raiding the paychecks of American workers to pay for special-inter­ est pork programs. To keep government from raiding the Social Security trust fund to pay the salaries of more Washington bureaucrats. To keep government from increasing the public debt and endangerihg the economic well-being of future genera­ tions. We will not raise taxes and wc will not go back to the days when the government raid­ ed the Social Security program to pay for big government programs. Wc did not let the President spend a dime of the Social Security trust fund this year and wc will not let him spend a dime next year. New CBO estimates released Wednesday showed that wc did exactly what wc said wc would do. Wc restored the trust fund and wc did it without raising taxes. There is still much to be done. With our nation enjoying an era of unprecedented surpluses it is time to secure our nation s future. The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 began a new era of fiscal restraint in our country. This has become the benchmark of a new era: one of bur­ geoning budget surpluses and new opportu­ nities to put America’s fiscal house in order for the long term. I agree with my col­ leagues that it is important to pay off the public debt. However. I firmly believe that it is even more important to pay off the 2 trillion dollars that have been borrowed from the various trust funds, such as . 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February 3. 2000 - Page 5 SEWER, continued from page 2 accurate testing results and after switching testing labs, lower TINs were reported.) Row said the reduced amount of pollu­ tants being discharged by the plant has been the result of improvements to the sys­ tem. including the purchase of covers for the treatment basins, the insulation of pip­ ing and basin walls, and other tweaking of the treatment process, such as the installa­ tion of equipment that more closely moni­ tors the amount of oxygen being used by the bacteria to break down sewage (the equipment prevents a latter part of the treatment process from being slowed down because of excess oxygen). Lloyd Goyings, head of the sewer authority, said the covers "did not capture as much heat" as the authority hoped, and "we had some problems" with panels in the covers, but those panels have been re­ placed. he said, at no cost to the authority or taxpayers. "We have a new warranty for an addi­ tional year" on the covers, he said. The lawsuit settlement also calls for Progressive Engineering of Grand Rapids, the designers of the sewer system, to pay for the covers if the boiler succeeds in solving the basin temperature problem. Under the terms of the settlement agree­ ment, the sewer authority and county have until March I to decide whether the boiler is keeping sewage in the basins at a tem­ perature of al least 10 degrees centigrade. If it is not. the authority must notify several contractors named in the lawsuit that the boiler isn't working. If the contractors aren't so notified by March I, according to the terms of the settlement, they will be re­ leased from liability resulting from the faulty sewer system. Dean Williams, president of the Greater Wall Lake Association, said in the associa­ tion's December newsletter that the associa­ tion is "disappointed in the outcome (of the lawsuit) and the rulings. The settlement ad­ dresses a solution only to the problem of the excess levels of inorganic nitrogen be­ ing expelled in wastewater from the sewer plant, a solution which may or may not work. The lawsuit did not address many of the sewer plant’s problems caused by poor engineering, faulty construction and sub­ standard materials." However, he said, "under the circumstances we probably have as reasonable a settlement as could be expected." Other area residents also have been vocal in their criticism of the sewer system builders, the sewer authority, and Barry County officials involved in making deci­ sions about the system. One of the citiaens* stated fears, according to Goyings. has been that the toilet, which was selected by Progressive Engm xring, is not of high quality Goyings disputed that claim, saying the boiler installed at the treatment plant is "state of the art" equipment, and was ap­ proved by the stale Department of Envi­ ronmental Quality, which regulates waste water treatment in Michigan Goyings, Row, and Patricia Albert, who is a sewer authority member and supervisor of Hope Township, disputed other claims as well. The low temperature of sewage in the LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foractoaurw Salo THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE 08TAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE DetauR has bean made the conditions a mortgage made by Rckey L Law and Cano^yne S. Lavra husband and wife (ongnti mortgagors) to Ragatar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 9. 1986. and recorded on May 15 1906 m Uber 660. on Page 403. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by swd mortgagee to Rw MIC HK3AN STATE HOUS­ ING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a public body corporate and poRhc. as sssignse by an assignmant dated May 9.1986. which was recorded on May 15. 1996. in Uber 660. on Page 409. Barry County Records. on which mortgage there is clamed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY ONE AND 9Q'100 dollars (171.291.90). mckxhng merest al 7.100% par annum Under the power of Stic contained r said mortgage and the statute n such case made and provided, notce is hereby grven that said mort­ gage wB bo foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged proc.ees. or aorno pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse si Hast mgs. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on March 2. 2000 Sto premises are situated si TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA Barry County. Mictegan. and are de­ sertbed aa A parcel of land out of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1. Town 1. North. Range 7 West beog more particularly described as fol­ lows Beginning at a posit of the East line erf aead Section 1. distant Northerly 668 feet from the East 1/4 post of sati Section 1. thence conbnumg Northerly along said East Section fane 1X feet to North fane of the South 24 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Mud Section 1, as oc­ cupied; thence Westerly 257 feet along said North Imo of the South 24 acres as occupied, thence Southerly 25 fear, trance Westerly 8 feet, thence Southerly 105 feet, thence East 265 feet lo me place of beginning. The redemption penod shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with '948CL 600 3241a. si which case the redemption period shaN be X days from the date of such sale Dated January 20. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 246-583-1300 Tree & Tree. PC. Attorneys and Counselors XIX Telegraph Road. Suite 1X Bogham Farms. Ml 46025 Fie •97066466 Hawks (2'17) treatment basins has been blamed on the fact that sewage coming into the plant is too cold, because some of pipes carrying sewage to the plant were not buried deeply enough. As a result, sewage in the pipes has been exposed to colder temperatures than it would have been at a greater depth. Construction specifications called for the pipes lo be buried al least 5.5 feet deep, but an unusually high water table at the time the system was constructed prevented con­ tractors from burying some ol the pipes the required depth, Goyings said. Row said he has made spot checks of the buned pipes and "I found places everywhere where (the pipes) were too shallow." Critics of the authority have said that the authority and county officials failed to pro­ tect taxpayers connected to the sewer sys­ tem from faulty construction of the system and may have done so deliberately. "I think we have exercised our responsi­ bility in a very serious and faithful manner and acted very responsibly in the interests of the citizens," Goyings said. "Wc did whal wc felt was best." When the system was being designed and built, he said, "the problem of low temper­ atures (in the sewage basins) never came up. Nobody looked at it — not the De­ partment of Environmental Quality, the engineers, the contractors, or the authori­ ty's consultant." Also not anticipated was the problem of the high water table, he said. The cost of pumping out water so pipes could be buried at the proper depth was not figured into the cost of installing the system, he said. Thus, Goyings said, a decision was made at one of the construction meetings that "if we run into that problem (a high water table) "we still have to bury the pipes 30 inches into the water table." The decision was advised by the authority's part-time consultant. Rich Pierson. Goyings said, and the question of whether the pipes should be buried at the called-for depth "never went before the (authority) board." “I may have been there." Goyings said of the construction meeting where the deci­ sion was made. "I know I was made aware of it. I don't know if the other people on the authority were." Goyings said he has seen "minute» of the progress meeting between the contractors and engineers and our in-house consultant" where the decision was made, but did not know where a copy of those minutes is now. Abo, he said, "any lime you get into a construction project, you have change or­ ders. You can't predict all the conditions that will occur. That doesn't mean we de­ liberately allowed a substandard system to ten than the "step" system used on other lakes. With the grinder system, sewage from homes flows into a tank, gets ground up, and is pumped out along pipes to the treatment plant. At Wall Lake, he said, a large number of the service calls — 50 percent — have been lo repair parts in the grinder lank, in­ cluding floats, the grinder pump and the electrical pump controller. Another 20 per­ cent of the calls have been because of grease or rags being caught m the lank. "There's an inference that we're going to experience a lot of failure with our system because the pipes arc planted loo shallow," Goyings said. "We don't think that's going lo happen." In terms of maintenance and operation of the system, be said, "1 don't think well ex­ perience anything out of the ordinary that other systems don't experience. I don't an­ ticipate having to dig up and re-bury the pipes. "There's enough flow (through the sys­ tem) that we don't anticipate we will expe­ rience freezing problems.'' In the winter of 1996, be said, it was See SEWER, continued page 15 Albert said claims by some critics that spillages occurring in the past were the re­ sult of pipes being buried too shallowly the system and the fact that pipes were buried too shallow! "Ideally, it would have been nice to do a gravity system for the whole thing," he said, "but that would have been cost pro­ hibitive." Such systems are used in larger cities, he said. The SWBCSWA system is "less expensive,” be said, but the "trade­ off" is that "there are going to be more callouts (service calls) with this kind of system." Row said the largest number of service calls are for Wall Lake, which has a "grinder" system that breaks down more of­ run." Another spill resulted from a broken hose in the step system (which uses large septic-like tanks at each residence to hold zF breaking at its Titting, Row said. "Everybody has sewer line breaks,” he said. "With 47 miles of plastic pipe you're going to have breaks now and then." Goyings said some breaks have occurred because of construction going on in the area or utility work — digging from either has caused sewer pipes to get inadvertently struck and damaged. "Some of the breakages of pipes are due solid sewage until it can be pumped out by the sewer authority — the "grey water," or non-solid sewage is pumped to the treat­ ment plant). Hoses like the one that broke in the aforementioned spill met building specifi­ cations when they were installed. Row said, but have not stood up to pressure and have been replaced with a pipe that can withstand higher pressures. Another spill resulted from a sewer line colder than succeeding winters and there was less snow to insulate the ground and keep pipes from freezing, but even then, he said, "we didn't experience frozen pipes." Albert said the only instance the author­ ity is aware of that a pipe breakage resulted from freezing is when a landowner re-land­ scaped and "took the ground cover off his pipe." were incorrect. j examples to "They have been i ne failures that point out problems wit are totally irrelevant to the issue (of shal­ low pipes)," Goyings said. "There were reasons why these things happened uncon­ nected to the lawsuit or shallow pipes." Some records of spillages used in court by the lake association to argue that the lawsuit settlement should not be accepted were normal types of spillages, Albert, Goyings and Row said. One spill, for example, resulted from a c ustomer turning the breaker off on elec­ tricity leading to his tank, they said. "If the breaker trips, the system is not going to be built." Critics of the system have said there has been more repair work and more breakages of pipes, etc. because of the poor design of further broken down and eventually injected into the soil of farmer's fields. Sludge settles to the bottom of outside treatment basins and is then transferred to indoor storage rooms, where it is Sewer Authority Manager Don Row is pictured in front of control panels that monitor the operation of the treatment basins. Surprise ^our <()a(entine with * ines f()a(entine Qn oJTie (Hastings Cganner Give C.upi^ » helping hand with a L]oyeiine in eJTtc Hastings <JJanner. C°mposc Y°ur own message on the coupon provided, and mail to 31>e ‘Hastings ‘fanner, ‘P.Q. ‘J)ox (J). ‘Hastings, 49058. /^special column will appear in the February IOth issue. 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OREGON - Mr Date Camcnxi Fiona, age 48. of Parkdale, Oregon, and formerly of Delton, passed away at his home in Parkdale, on Friday. January 28, 2000 of cancer Dale was bom on April 28, 1951 in Battle Creek, the son of Kenneth and Naomi (Pennock) Floria He attended Delton schools and graduated from Western Michigan University in 1974 with a BA in History and American Studies Date married Kay Evans in 1974 and »n 1978 the couple moved lo Oregon with the dream of living in the mountains, and resided in Parkdate. He was employed by the United States Forest Senice. Oregon State Department of Forestry, and for the past 20 years with the Oregon Department of Transportation Dale was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed camping, hiking, woodcutting, dirt biking, and just being in the woods. He had a great love for animals. particularly his chickens and cats. He also loved music, especially the Blues and was a Blues guitarist. Dale will long be remembered for his ever present smile and sense of humor He was preceded in death by his mother. Naomi in 1968; and his father. Ken in 1999 Dale is survived by his wife. Kay Floria of Parkdale. Oregon; one son. Jesse 19; and one daughter, Lisa 12. both of Parkdale, Oregon, one brother. Lane Fiona of Delton; one sister, Betsy Floria-Day of Marcellus; several nieces and nephews. He leaves behind many wonderful and loyal friends Memorial services were held on Wednesday. February 2, 2000 at Anderson Funeral Home in Hood River. Oregon. Memorial contributions in memory of Dale may be made to the Parkdale Fire Department or lo the Hood River County Library Millennium Project, c/o Anderson Funeral Home. 1401 Belmont. Hood River. Oregon 97031. Arrangements were made by the Anderson Funeral Home in Hood River, Oregon. WmmUUp £*pet4e«... HASTING! COMMUNITY CHURCH at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PLEASA5TVIEW FAMIL Y CHURCH COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Jefferson and Green (De­ mocratic Hall) Hastings. Dr Eu­ gene E Cunts. Pastor 616-948­ 8213 Sunday Worship. 10 30am. Sunday Evening. 6 00 p m . Tues­ day evening 6 30 pm (Call for lo­ cation) A warm welcome lo every­ one 26Ut Lacey Ruud. Dowling. Ml 49050 Piuor. Sloe Olm*tc»d (616) 758-3021 ckurch phone Sundav Service 9 50 a tn . Sunday School 11 00 am. Sunday Evening Service 600 p m . Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday mghtsb 50pm 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-1077 Service Times 9 00 a m Traditional. 10 15 a m Sun­ day School. 11 15 a m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Ju­ nior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p m For more information call the church office 541 N Michigan Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a m . Worship Ham. Evening Services 6 pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7pm Peter Wackennan. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jcfterwn Father Charles Hadier. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 pm .Sunday Masac*8 30a.m and 11 00 am . Confewon Saturday 3 30-4 IS pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Wtvt State Rami. Hattinp. M»ch Jamm A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m . clawes for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 a m Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6 00 p m Wednesday act>v itics 7 00 p m are Rainbows or JJ Bible Qua (age* 2 through 7 or tint grade). Kid> Club or Jurkx BMe qua (apes 8-12), \x>uth Ministries or Teen Bible Qua (ages 13-10); Aduh Bible Study - No age limit* WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 h toadway. Heatings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Liichfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, 945-5974 Wbrxhtp Ser­ vices Sunday. 9 00 am. Rev Ken VaugM; 1100 am. Rev Carl Lnchtield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 945 a m for aM ages 4-H. Mon days 6 30 to 800 p.m. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 pm. Com­ munity Break fast on third Saturday each month 8 00 a_m . freewill of­ fering We welcome you to uur church family with lhe warmth of Chn»t s Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (FarwMvfy rhe Htatiap Grace Brethren Church). MX) Powell Rd . I mile cast of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a m - Bible Classes - for all ages. 10 40 a m ■ Morning Worship. 6 00 p.m Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7.30 p m. Prayer and Bible StudySharing Your Earth - “You Are Wel­ coming - Church Phone. 948-2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH WewrArr Church of the HbWJ•Mr Angbc.-t Caauuunton 315 W. Center St <corner of S Broad way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Services -Sam aad 10 im Christian Education 10 a m . Nursery Available al 20 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pasax Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m . Worship 11 a m . PO Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 17(6 North Broadway Randall Harm-n Pastor Sunday Service* 9 45 am Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 pm evening Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m Services for Adults. Teen* and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett 94S-XXM0 or 94K2667 Sunday School 10 a tn . Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6pm. Thursday Bihte Study 7 pm If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call far more details T CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar ( reck Rd . 8 rru South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 a m . Wbnhip 11 00 a m . Evening Service at 6 00 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 700om ST. CYRIL'S C ATHOLK CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rew Catholic Church. Hastings Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A Ar­ nett, Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8 30 a m . 9 55 a m and 11 20 am Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a m. Wednesday cvenmg ser­ vice 6 30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p.m also Nursery available far al) services Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Cub­ ley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed/Tbur* 9 a m to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9 30 am, Sunday School. 10:45 a m Morning Worship. Youth Fel­ lowship. Sunday 5 00 to 7 00 p.m at lhe church (grades 6-12th) Wednesday 600-8 00 pm War­ riors (grades K-Sth). serving evening meals to Warriors, 6:00 pm . Youth Fellowship6 45 p.m lo 8 30 p m (grades 6-12th) Thurs­ day 7 00 p m Prayer Meeting (Child care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 S< Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican nle Morning prayer Sundays 11 00 am 1928 Book of Common Prayer Ques­ tions call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlaw n, Hastings Pastnr Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Adu’t Ministries 9 30 a m Sunday School far all ages. 10 45 am. Morning Worship Service. 600 pm. Evening Ser­ vice. 7 00 p m Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 pm. .Awana. Sr and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 fur information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith­ ful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHLRCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time before lhe service Nursery, children Y min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4187 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring W heelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School * 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 am. Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. JunHW-ScnxM High This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: W REN Fl NERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF H ASTINGS Member FDIC THE H ASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER Bmadwav - Haumgi BOSLEY PHARMACY H ASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan H ASTINGS FIBERGLASS PkODLCTS, INC. •-0 Cook Rd Haamp Michigan i BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Slate Rd and Boltwood St . Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor, Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9 45 a m Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. 5 :30 p.m Kids quizzing. 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6 30 p m . KidY Alive far ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Smg and Share group and Bible stud’ Wednesday. 9 00 am. Senior .Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For farther informa­ tion call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Si. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. Feb 6 8 00 A 10 45 a m Worship. 9 30 am - Sunday School (all ages) I hursdm. Feb 3 - 7 00 p m. - Carcchumenatc Friday. Feb 4 - 7 00­ 9 00 p m • GodY Children Movie Night Saturday. Feb 5 - 9 30 a m - Catechism 3, 11)0-300 p.m ■ Cenaus Training. 8 00 p.m . NA. Monday. Feb 7- 6 30 p m • BoG dinner Tuesday. Feb 8 - 7:00 p m.. Adventurers. 7:30. Over Anon. Wednesday. Feb 9 - 10:00 a.j>.. •fordwatchers. Red Cross Blood Drive H ASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church vtreetv. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Lisa Sicvens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free buildihg with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 al 10 30am 9 30 am Sunday School - every Sunday, classes arc availzNe far everyone Classes for children and youth are based on grade level Three classes. Good­ will. Genesis anu In Hts Steps - arc taught for adults 10 30 a m - Cof­ fee Fellowship Radio Broadcast II 00 am • Wo ship Services • childcare available for infants and tixidlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade 7 00 pm Thu » a Caounuiury Woninp xpotuoerd by HAMA Speaker is the Ret Gary Hansen Btthop Sorth Hint Loner Michi­ gan Stnad Evangelical Lutheran Church m .Autenca (ELCA) HASTINGS - Mr. Charles Lewis Sams, age 63, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2000 at Pennock Hospital after enduring much pain the past few years of his life with a quiet resolve and courage. Mr. Sams was bom on March 19. 1936 in Steuben Township, Indiana, the son of Elmo E. & Gertrude W. (Cool) Sams. He was raised in Indiana before moving to Battle Creek in 1948. He attended Lakeview Schools, graduating from Wyoming Community Adult Education in Wyoming. He served in the 3rd Armored Division of the United States Army at Ft. Knox. Kentucky. He married Nancy Kay Skeels on May 29, 1958. They have lived in the Hastings area for the past nine years, having lived 31 years in Grand Rapids, five years in California and several years in Battle Creek. Mr. Sams was employed at the Sears Roebuck Automotive Center in Grand Rapids for 29 1/2 years, retiring in 1995. His previous employment included: Five years at Keeney Truck Lines in Glendale. California and 8 1/2 years at Michigan Carton Company in Battle Creek. Mr. Sams favorite pasttimes were fishing, hunting, watching NASCAR racing, reading Westerns and watching Western movies, country music and watching all sports. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America fiom Cub Scout through Eagle Scout earning many medals and awards; he was also a member of the Sear's Retirees and AARP. He enjoyed the great outdoors, nature and anilMte. "Chuck" was a kind man who always tent a helping hand to anyone when needed. Mr. Sams is survived by his wife, Nancy; ’.wo daughters, Sheryl (Randy) Ove* mire of Hastings and Susan (David) Grohoski of DeRidder, Louisiana; seven grandchildren, Lucas R. Overmire, Lindsay J. Overmire, Lxah R. Overmirc, Thaddcus J. Grohoski, Teresa M. Grohoski, Josef Sams Grohoski. and Mary Katie Grohoski; five sisters. Mary Kathryn (Eugene) Lana of Homer, Michigan and Mathis, Texas, Willidean (Jack) Munn of Battle Creek. Rebecca (Spencer) Milter of Delton, Greta (Chuck) Wedl of LeMont Furnace, Pennsylvania, and Sue (Eugene) Eldred of Hastings; one brother, Robert (Elise) Sams of Las Vegas, Nevada; many nieces, grandnieces, nephews, grandnephews and cousins; sister-in-law. Shirley (Sidney) Conkwright of Van Nuys, California. Funeral Sei vices for Mr. Sams were held on Monday. January 31. 2000 at the Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Robert Stover officiated. Burial was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Humane Society or charity of one's choice. Vera J. Hermenitt FIRST PRESBY TERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noahs Ark PreSchool Thursday. Jan 20 -9 10 am. Womens Bible Study. 6 45 p.m. Praise Team Saturday. Jan 22 - 9 00 a m. 4-H Leader Train­ ing - Senior High classroom. 10 00 a m. Noah’s Ark Coffee Hour Dining Room Sunday. Jan 23 9 00 a m . Traditional Worship Ser­ vice. 9 20 am. Childrens Wor­ ship. 10 00 a m . Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room. 10 10 a m Sun­ day School far all ages beginning w ith Assembly in Sharpe Hall. II 20 a m . C ontempcrary Worship Service. 11 50 am. Childrens Worship The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11 20 Serv ice is broadcast over Channel 10 throughout the week Nursery tv provided during both services 12 30 pm. Yovh Mission Fund-raiser Dinner in Sharpe Hall. I 30 p m. Annual Meeting of the Congregation. 4 00 p m . Con! irnution Class. 5 00 p m . Middle High PYF. 7 00 p m . Unity Service followed by Recep­ tion Monday. Jan 24 - 10 00 a m . Staff meets for prayer and plan­ ning. 6 00 p m . Children s Educa­ tion Subcommittee. “ 00 p m . Comnuttee Night - All Standing Committees meet Tuesday. Jan 25 - ■’00 pm. Stephen Ministers Lounge. 7 00 p m. Literacy meet­ ing • Dining Room Wednesday. Jan 26 - 6 00 p m . Church Night Supper. 6 45 p m . Kerygma Bible Study • Lounge. 6 45 p m "Let v Go to the Movies". "00 pm. Chancel Choir rehearsal HASTINGS Mrs. Vera J. Hermenitt, of Hastings, passed away Sunday. January 30. 2000. She was bom on June 24, 1912 in Plainwell, the daughter of Arthur B. and Jane (Reed) Earle. Vera married Ray Hermenitt on November 11. 1927 and he preceded her in death on December 28. 1980. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting and reading. Vera was also preceded in death by her children. Juanita .and Stanley Hermenitt: four brothers; and a sister. She is survived by her children. Mary Ann (Howard) Wilcox of Hastings. Elnora McMillian of Flint Shariene Hermenitt of Hastings, Raymond (Madeline) Hermenitt of Orangeville. Arthur (Marie) Hermenitt of Marana, Arizona. Lester Hermenitt of California, and Richard (Linda) Hermenitt of Orangeville; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews Funeral services were held on Wednesday. February 2. 2000 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton Pastor Dan Graybill officiated. Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimers Association will be appreciated More Obituaries on Page 7 ORE CITY, TEXAS - Mr. Eugene "Gene" Harris, age 73, of Ore City, Texas, a retired Senior Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force, passed away Sunday afternoon, January 23. 2000, at Longview Regional Medical Center of complications following contraction of Pneumonia/Influenza. Mr. Harris was bom March of 1926 in Bangor, Michigan, the son of Byron &. Alice Harris. Cene was married to lhe former Glennis Marie Burpee of Delton with the marriage ending in divorce. He married Evelyn Craft Harris of Copcvillc. and she preceded him in death in February 1970. He had lived in rhe Delton & Kalamazoo areas for a short period of time. Mr. Harris moved to East Texas in 1973. retiring after 28 years of service (1944-1973). of distinguished military service. He served in the United States Navy, then the United States Air Force. He was a veteran of World War II. Korea & Vietnam. Mr. Harris will be greatly missed by his family &. all his friends, who knew & loved him. Mr. Harris is survived by his four sons, James E. (Patty) Harris, Fredrick A. Harris all of Delton, Harry B. Harris of Ore City, Texas, Larry G. (Tracy) Harris of Wayland; step-son, Earle C. (June) Irwin of Enterprise, Alabama; one brother, William Harris of Arlington, Texas; four sisters, Ruth Ann Sanford of Buchannan, Michigan, Leola Janoskie of Seneca, South Carolina. Wynnafred Gaze of Berrien Springs, Michigan & Ona Mae Markley of Jasper, Texas; nine grandchildren. Tracey Harris (fianed. Steve Vickery), Jenny Harris, Jeff Harris, Melissa (Chris) Stevens, Dustin Harris, Traflin Harris, Ian Harris. Steve Harris & Charles Irwin; & two great grandchildren. Katlin Stevens, & LeTitia Vickery. Funeral Services for Mr. Harris were held on Wednesday. January 26, 2000 at lhe Fielder-Baker Funeral Home in Farmersville.Texas. Burial was held with full military honors al the Copeville Cemetery in Copeville, Texas. An Honor Guard from Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls rendered the honors. Burial was at Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson Foundation Vesta Ditzer Patrick C. Hodges HASTINGS - Mr. Patrick C. Hodges, age 70, a long time Hastings business owner and community activist, passed away Wednesday morning. February 2, 2000 at Pennock Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Greydon H. Wood HASTINGS - Mr. Grcydon H. Wood, age 73, of Hastings, passed away Monday, January 31. 2000 at his residence. He was bom on April 1, 1926 in Hastings, the son of Alton and Ruby (Cheency) Wood. Grcydon attended Coats Grove and Hastings Schools He spent all of his life in the Hastings area, where he farmed and worked construction. Grcydon served in the United Slates Marine Corps from 1945 to 1947. He married Beverly Christie in 1955 and the marriage ended in divorce in 1969. Grcydon loved his horses and dogs, as well as gardening and ice fishing. He was preceded in death by both of his parents. Greydon is survived by sons. Kirk (Kristi Nash) Wood of Nashville, Kevin (Sherry) Wood of Hastings; one grandson. Cody Lee Vanarsdal of Hopkins. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday. February 2. 2000 at the Gin-bach Funeral Home in Hastings. Carla Smith officiated. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. BATTLE CREEK - Mr. Leland C. DuBois, age 81, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday. January 26, 2000 at Mercy Pavilion. He was bom on January 24, 1919 in Hastings, the son of Carl and Jessie (Harrison) DuBois. Leland attended high school in Dowling and moved to Battle Creek in 1940. He was a life long resident of the area, he co-owned with his wife, the DuBois Berry Farm in Battle Creek. He also worked at Eaton Manufacturing Company in Battle Creek for six to eight years as a valve pressman, and at AB Stove for three to four years in manufacturing, and was also the owner of the DuBois Sawmill, making shipping pallets. The sawmill was sold in 1982. Leland married Ruby Brown on September 3. 1940 and she preceded him in death on November 26. 1999. He enjoyed antique cars and tractors, tending lhe berry farm, and listening to Detroit Tiger baseball. Leland taught adult Sabbath School class for many years. He was a member of Hastings Farm Bureau. He was alsc preceded in death by a son, Rick L. DuBois on November 11, 1992; brothers, Rex and Alvin "Buck" DuBois; and sisters, Donna Belles and Dorothy Voss. Leland is survived by a son, Conrad L. and Michelle DuBois of Battle Cred:; daughters. Juana D. Mercer and Gayla S. (Ronald) Metzger both of Battle Creek; daughter-in-law, Susan DuBois of Dowling; five grandchildren, Vicki DuBots of Redlands. California. Melissa Mercer of Ann Artx>r, Derek and Dcnee Metzger of Battle Creek, and Tanya DuBois of Dowling; a nephew. Dick Sour&; and brothers. Frances and Kenneth DuBois both of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 31, 2000 at the Bachman Hebbie Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverends Stan Hickerson and Charles J. Hanlon officiated. the DELTON - Mrs. Vesta Ditzer, of Delton, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2000 at her residence. She was bom on November 4, 1917 in Fagus, Missouri, the daughter of George W. and Cora (Richardson) Myrant. Vesta married Raymond Ditzer on February 3, 1951. She was a retiree of the Nashville United States Post Office. Vesta was a volunteer for the Maple Valley Band Boosters, past president of the Auxiliary of V.F.W. Posts 8260 and 422 and the Eighth District. She was a life member of V.F.W. National Home in Eaton Rapids, and Camp Trotter in Newaygo. Vesta enjoyed sewing, traveling, playing cards, but she especially enjoyed her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; two sisters; a son; a daughter, and a grandson. Vesta is survived by her husband, Raymond; daughters, Linda (Jim) Farrah of Delton, Janet (Ron) Yonkman of Boon, Patricia (Don) Rasey of Nashville; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; a sister. Lena Guard of Cape Girdeau, Missouri. Memorial services were held on Monday. January 31. 2000 at the V.F.W. in Delton. Pastor Dan Smith officiated. Private burial was at Fort Custer National Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial please consider memorial contributions in Vesta's name to Barry Community Hospice or Delton V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. �Th® Hastings Banner - Thursday February 3, 2000 - Page 7 £ak& Od&Ua NEWS Obitaaties Marion Bess Palmer Joan E. Komoelje McIntyre CALEDONIA • Mrs. Marion Bess Palmer, age 79 of Caledonia, passed away Saturday, January 29. 2000 at her BATTLE CREEK - Mrs Joan E Kornoelje McIntyre, age 52. of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2000 after being stricken at work. She was bom on January 6, 1948 in Hastings, lhe daughter of Claude and Mildred (Craft) Gross. Joan was raised in the Nashville area and was a 1966 graduate of Maple Valley High School. She had been employed for 33 years at the Kellogg Company, where she was a steward for the Grainmillers Union. Joan married Richard S. McIntyre on September 17. 1999. She was previously residence She was bom on November 4. 1920 in Nashville, the daughter of Judd and Cora (Crowell) Phillips. Mrs. Palmer was raised in Nashville and attended and graduated from Nashville School. She married Richard F Palmer on November 20. 1943 and he preceded her in death on January 17. 1981 Mrs. Palmer was a homemaker, an outdoor enthusiast with a special fondness for golfing She was very active with the Produce Stand on M-37. She was a beautician and owned her own beauty shop. She was a loving, caring mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, her grandchildren were the love of her life. She was always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. Mrs. Palmer is survived by her daughter. Dianne (James) Slater of Stubcnville, Ohio; son. Richard F. (Pamela) Palmer Jr. of Middleville, seven grandchildren, Jill Myers of Ohio, Beth Atkinson of New York. Erin Palmer. Matthew Palmer. Adrienne Palmer all of Middleville. Joey Kaump and Michael Kaump of Tennessee; four great grandchildren. Shane, Wesley. Jimmy and Hannah, a very special niece. Jeanne Kaump of Jacksonville. Tennessee. Memorial services were held on Tuesday, February I, 2000 at Peace Reformed Church in Middleville. Reverend Wayne Kiel officiated Interment was at Irving Cemetery in Irving Township. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to TK Athletic Boosters in Middleville, or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made be the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. ’ married to David Komoelje. She was a member of the Kellogg 25 Year Club, steward for the Bakers. Confectionery. Tobacco Workers and Grainmillers Union Local 3-G. Joan enjoyed cooking, gardening, being a homemaker, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister, and sister, Ruth Rose. Joan is survived by a daughter, Robin Emmons of Battle Creek; a son, Scott Komoelje of Battle Creek; a step-son. Michael McIntyre of Battle Creek; a step­ daughter. Kathryn McIntyre of Battle Creek; two grandchildren; brothers, Donald Kosbar. Stewart and Lloyd Gross all of Hastings; sisters. Betty Kidder. Glenda and Joyce Stevens all of Hastings. Pauline Orsbom of Caledonia, Claudine Oswa’d of Hastings, and Genevieve Allen of Nashville; and a special friend. Betty Cotant of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 31. 2000 at Battle Creek Christian Reformed Church. Reverend Dan Currie officiated. Burial was at Hicks Cemetery. Memorials can be made to a charity of one s choice. Social News Tom Hayward to mark 80 years Watsons to celebrate 45th anniversary Please join Tom’s family in celebrating his 80th birthday. An open house is being planned for Sunday. Feb 13, 2000 at Prairieville Township Hall from 1-3 p m. Your presence is the only gift requested Duane and Carienc (Johnson) Watson of Delton were married Feb. 3. 1955. They have two daughters. Julia Harper and Deb Botimer. both of bdton; a son. Jeff Watson, now deceased, and a daughter-in-law. Mar­ cia Watson of Three Risers. Ml. They have 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchil­ Quality Printing ...depends on experience and equipment. LET US QUOTE YOUR PRINTING! « J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 dren Come and celebrate with us as wc honor the 45th wedding anniversary of our par­ ents and grandparents. Duane and Carienc Watson. Feb 6. 2000 at I p.m. at Hope Township Hall, on M-43 between Delton and Hastings /hattiafe /Licenses The Women’s Fellowship of First Con­ gregational Church will meet Wednesday. Feb 9. at I p.m. Decma Wnght of Ver­ montville will bang another of her enter­ taining programs The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday. Feb. 10. at 7:30 p.m at Lake Manor. The musical program will be brought by Les Raber with his fiddle and Carolyn Egclski with her autoharp Come and enjoy music such as our forebears enjoyed Visitors and guests are always wel­ come The Dcpot 'Mu.scum was open last Satur­ day Board members spent much of the time readying the building for the next big event, the Dinner at the Depot on Feb 11 The reservation list filled in a hurry, so late reg­ istrants will be placed on the 2001 list, well in advance of the event. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday. Feb 12. The speaker will be Linda Marsh from the Marsh Monument Company. Her topic will be “Grave­ stone History and Restoration.” This should be of interest to township officials m any township that maintains a cemetery. Mem­ bers received a 14-page newsletter covering coming events for three months and reports of activities since the previous letter in the fall Ten students and two adults from Faith Bible School made a visit to the Depot/Muscum last week Jan. 25. Their visit came between showcase exhibits so they had a trip around the walls with com­ ments about each artifact or. display from a cornmeal sack to photos of early doctors, a post office sorting box. a steam whistle and railroad souvenirs. One of the society mem­ bers served as interpreter On Jan. 21. the twin daughters of Judi and Glenn Dcsgrangcs celebrated their sixth birthday. On the same day their father celebrated his fourth anniversary of having a new heart from an unknown donor He has written to the family of the donor with the hospital, which did the transplant surgery serving an intermediary. He is thankful to have had these added years to sec his young daughters grow from just turning two to lit­ tle school girls. A granddaughter of La Rue and Betty McMillen living in North Carolina experi­ enced a winter storm which made the national news last week They received 22 inches of snowfall tn one storm. This plus the accompanying ice pretty much shut down business, schools ami roads. Her chil­ dren delighted m learning how to make­ snow angels. On Sunday. Rev James Holloway con­ cluded his five weeks of preaching at Cen­ tral United Methodist Church. He com­ mented that unlike hts youth center atten­ dees, this congregation stayed in the pews and never once left to get a can of pop. His senes of sermon centered on the life ot Chnst concluding with the Great Commis­ sion. At the uame service, the bell choir played, the Sonshincrs sang, as did the Chil­ dren’s Choir. On Saturday. Feb. 5, planners fo. the 2000 CROP Walk will have a meeting to start plans for this year’s walk. Twenty-five percent of the funds raised remain in the community and provide much of the fund­ ing for the Lakewood Community Services Chnstmas project which in 1999 provided food gifts to nearly 200 families, a sizeable increase over previous years Karen King, daughter of Theron and Roberta, has been moved from a hospital setting following her accident, being struck by an auto, to Grand Valley Health Center, room 115 at 4118 Kalamazoo Avenue SE. Grand Rapids. 49508. She really enjoys cards from Lake Odessa. She will be receiving therapy at this facility. A death reported recently was that of Jer­ ry Benz. 59. of Saranac who died from a heart attack while vacationing in Hawaii. He had been in Michigan since 1966 when he came to work at Lear Sicglcr in Grand Rapids. He was director of manufacturing until 1994. He also owned Benz Aviation at Ionia for 30 years, which he built into one of the largest soaring centers in the mid­ west. He was a life member of the Soaring Society of America. He had served as vil­ lage president at Saranac for 14 years and trustee for three years. Anyone driving toward Ionia on M-66 in all these past 30 or more years has likely seen the planes and gliders soaring overhead. Until the Michi­ gan Department of Transportation posted signs prohibiting parking along the high­ way. it was common to see cars pulled off the road to watch the tow planes and gliders takc oft The airfield was used for other purposes also. The original hangars were near the highway but those have been razed More activity takes place now toward the rear of the acreage In surgery on Jan 24. Woodland resi­ dents. retired Lakewood teachers. Wayne and Polly Brown underwent a rare proce­ dure. A healthy kidney was removed from Polly and implanted into Wayne to give him a new measure of health. Polly’s surgery began in early morning. His began shortly before noon. Last week’s Banner had an obituary for Louise Braden She was bom at Lake Odessa, daughter of George and Maud Kart. Thus, she was Louise Braden (nee Kart) who married Dean Braden. She had been a widow for several years. Dean was a brother of Dallas w ho lives on Sixth Avenue with wife. Norene. George Karl had a feed mill on Tupper Lake Street just cast of the uilroad tracks. His building was razed to make space for expansion of the Lake Odessa Machine Products many years ago. Souvenirs ol the Kan mill arc on display at the Depot Museum There is a photograph of the mill in its heyday, a flour sifter, w hich was mounted on a wall to hold a 25 lb bag of flour, a paper bag used for 10 lbs of cornmeal from Kan’s Feed Mill. Pic Red Cross Bloodmobile was in tow n on Monday There were 49 successful donors and four who volunteered, but were appreciated even though they could not qualify. Some of the workers noted wore Manlyn Leslie on registration. Mary Sutton in the donor area. Manan Durkee. Elaine Johnson. Manan Griffin, and Dons Moss­ burg. This time the donors were treated to a choice of hot soups, which hit the spot on a cold day. This was an easy way to replenish the body’s liquids. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been mede m the conditions ot a mortgage made by Timothy Edwards and Janet Edwards husband and wile (original mortgagors) lo First Finance. Mort­ gagee. baled June 6 1997 and recorded on June 24. 1997 in Liber 699. on Page 544 Barry County Records Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee tot he ConbMortgage Assignee by an assignment dated June 11. 1997. which was recorded on April 3 1998 in Document No 1009889 Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE AND 53/100 dollars ($35,761.53). including interest at 13 000% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 7/1 and 1/1 of each year Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p m . on March 9. 2000 Said premises are situated m Township of Castleton Barry County Michigan and are de­ scribed as Lot 19 (Block C) of Pleasant Shores according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 Page 59 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated January 27. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593 1302 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 File *991214940 Tigers (2/24) Stat® of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Decedents Estate File No. 2000-22791-SE Estate of JOSEPH ERIC BOWERS TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your merest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this heartfig NOTICE A hearing will be held on February 23. 2000 at 1:30 p.m in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge RICHARD H SHAW on the petition of DEL RAE BOWERS re questng DELRAE BOWERS be appointed rep­ resentative of JOSEPH ERIC BOWERS who lived at 525 LINCOLN STREET *203, MID­ DLEVILLE. Michigan 49333 and who died 10-3­ 99. and requesting A DETERMINATION OF HEIRS Creditors of the deceased are notified that all clams against the estate wiM be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice ts further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of reco.d Date 1/31/00 DAVID H TRIPP (P29290) 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9585 DEL RAE BOWERS 602 BARFIELD. APT 12 HASTINGS Ml 49058 (616) 948-0771 (2/3) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice ts hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following CASE NO V-4-2000 ■ Tom Horton & Steve Scott, (applicants) Tom Horton, (property own­ ers) LOCATION On Chartton Drive on the lakeside between the dead end and Webster Drive (Thor­ napple Lake) tn Sec 19, Castleton Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to create two (2) nonconforming lots with less than the re­ quired lot width 25 ft (the mtnmum is 75 ft) and lot area 2,500 square feet (the minimum is 12.000 square feet) out of Lot 9 of Pleasant Shores m the RL-2 zoning district CASE No V 5-2000 - Ken Hamstra. (appli­ cant). LOCATION At 6001 Knoll Drive on the West side - on the corner of Knoll Drive and Garbow Rd. in Sec. 7. Irving Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance lo erect a 42x72 ft detached accessory building doser to the sideyard (this parcel ts a comer lot) 37 ft. from the road right of way (the minimum ts 50 ft) m the AR zoning district CASE NO V-6 2000 Robert Murray, (appli­ cant) LOCATION At 1107 Brott Dove on the SE cor ner of Charlton and Brott Drives (Thornapple Lake) in Sec 19, Castleton Twp PURPOSE Requesting to erect a 16x24 fl ad­ dition to an existing house that ts too dose to the front lot line 11.6 fl (the mininum ts 30 ft.) - the proposed addition (on the NW corner) would be 1.5 ft from the fiont lot Ime Also requesting to erect a 16x24 ft attached garage that would be 14 5 ft from the front lot line (the minimum is 30 ft) and 9.6 ft from the SE comer to the side lot Ime (the minimum ts 10 fl.) in the RL-2 zoning dis­ trict MEETING DATE February 15. 2000 TIME 7 30 p.m PLACE Community Room m the Courts and Law Building at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan Site inspection of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals members before the hearing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing wil be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written re­ sponse may be mailed to the address listed be­ low or faxed to 616-948-4820. The variance applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office 220 W Stale St. Hastings. Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m .). Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at 948 4830 for further mformation. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, or in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meetmg'hearmg upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contaci the County of Barry by writing or calling the followmg: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W State Street. Hast­ ings. Mi 49058. (616) 948 4891 Debbie S Smith. Barry County Clerk (2/3) Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Caii...945-9554 Rick Eugene Argo. Jr.. Hastings and Rachel Lyn Apsey. Hastings William Duane Anders. Hastings and Betty Jean Watson. Delton Todd Patrick Thunder. Bellevue and 0 Z Sarah Jean Hill. Bellevue David Lee Koican. Holland and Tammy Lynn Humbarger. Middleville Paul Ray Earl. Allegan and Mary Lin Ncuion. Hastings William Nicholas Wilburn. Hastings and Angela Mane Boonstra. Hastings Scon VandeGuchtc. Middles illc and Pol­ ly Fem Guy. Middleville. Windshield Replacement Burkey Sales & Service, Inc. STREET NAME SIGNS Barbara Harret Rogers. Hastings David Owen Petersen. Elstro. FL and । tn I •1 911 EMERGENCY 21 Home Address Signs 3 .4 • • • • REQUIRED BY NEW BARRY COUNTY ORDINANCE *19.95 ea - 2 or more *17.95 ea. Made while you wait - 5 minutes Call & Pick Up Private Drive - Private Road Signs "Any Name’ Pvt Rd Signs 2 Action Signs lacrnss from E.W. Bliss) 1011 E. State St.. Hastings (616) 948-8618 ~ion m. 888-577-7446 PRIVATE DRIVE SIGNS 2 $50.00 Off Deductibles ♦ Experienced Expert Installation A. ♦ Fast Friendly Service ♦ Direct Insurance Billing ♦ Highest Quality Class and Materials ♦ Guaranteed Workmanship ♦ Free Mobile or Pickup and Delivery Call - 6 16-945-5OB5 2 18 N. Jefferson St. Downtown Hastings �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner Thursday February 3 2000 LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Countie*) Detroit Legal News, 1409 Allen Road, Suite B. Troy. Ml 48083-4003 Wayne. Oakland, and Macomb Counties Phone (248) 577-8100 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Richard L Stamm Jr a sin­ gle man of Barry County Michigan Mortgagor »n Great Lakes Bancorp Mortgagee dated the 17th day ol March AD 1997 and recorded in the ot Ice ot the Register ot Deeds for the County of Barry and State ol Michigan on the 21st day ot April AD 1997 in Liber 691 of Barry Records on page 820 whch said mortgage was thereafter on to-wit the 2nd day of September A D 1999 assigned to Mortgage Electronc Registration Systems inc thru merne assignments and sub­ mitted for recording on January 13th 2000 in the office of Register of Deeds for said County ol Barry Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale o' this notice for principal and interest the sum ot $36 199 40 And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt se­ cured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now thereof by virtue of the power ot sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan m such case made and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that on Thursday the 2nd day ot March A D 2000 at 1 00 p m o clock said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate at public auction to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings Ml Barry County Michigan of tHe premises described tn said mortgage or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due as aforesaid on said mortgage with the interest thereon at eight pant five zero per cent (8 50*.) per annum and all legal costs charges and expenses in­ cluding the attorney fees allowed by law and also any sum or sum which may be paid by the un­ dersigned necessary to protect its interest m the premises Which said premises are described as follows Ail that certain piece a parcel of land sit­ uate in the City of Hastings in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as fol­ lows to wit BEGINNING IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 14 TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST THENCE EAST ALONG SOUTHLINE OF THE SOUTHEAST V4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 APPROXIMATELY 10 RODS TO CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAD AS POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 660 FEET THENCE NORTHERLY 165 FEET THENCE WESTERLY 460 FEET THENCE NORTH 45 FEET THENCE WESTERLY 200 FEET TO THE CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAD THENCE SOUTHERLY 210 FEET ALONG THE CENTER OF UkMMERS ROAD TO A POINT OF BEGINNING Tax ID 08-007-014-002-05 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance wrtn 1948CL600 3241a ir which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated January 27, 2000 WELTMAN WEINBERG A REIS CO LPA By DarwelE Best(P5850i) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee (2/24) Visit Us on the NET jadnews.com MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven D Bowerman and Cathi Bowerman Husband and Wife to Mort­ gage America (IMC) Inc mortgagee dated Au­ gust 25. 1997 and recorded September 25. 1997 in Document >1001892 Barry County Records said mortgage is now held by IMC Mortgage Company by assignment dated November 22, 1999 and recorded on January 4 2000 in Docu­ ment #1039803 Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Forty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Twenty and 88/100 Dollars (S46 220 88I including interest at the rate of 12 5*« per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml in Barry County Michigan at 1 00 p m on March 2 2000 The premises are located in lhe Township ot Castleton Barry County Michigan and are de­ scribed as Lot 19 of Block D of Pleasant Shores accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof m Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 59 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241 a m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate Dated January 27. 2000 OR LANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney fa IMC Mortgage Company As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy Mi 48083 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 193 0240 (2/24) Stat* of Michigan Probata Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Independent Probate Fite No 2OOO-22777-IE Estate of CARL MATTHEW WYMAN afaaj CARL M WYMAN. Deceased Social Security No 369 34 7995 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred a af­ fected by the following The decedent, whose last known address was 5962 Osborne Road. Delton Michigan 49046 died January 9 1998 An instrument dated May 9. 1997 has been ad milled as the will of the deceased And to the ad mission of the decedent s will to probate Objec lions to the admission of the decedent's wVI to probate must be filed withm 90 days of the date of publication of this notice Credrtas of the deceased are notified that all clams against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative Carl Michael Wyman 1110 Milter Road Kalamazoo Ml 49001. a to both the inde­ pendent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice ts further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the per . sons entitled to it And to the admission of the decedent s vill to probate Objections to the ad­ mission of the decedent s wifi to probate must be fried withm 90 days of the date of publication of this notice Jonathan W Willoughby (P39632) Butler, Durham and Willoughby 202 North Riverview Drive Parchment. Ml 49004 (616) 349 76PS (23) AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE ■IFOR SAFE DRIVERS WITH GOOD TRAFFIC RECORDS M Ann landers Cheap sister Dear Ann Landers: I have an ongoing problem with my younger sister She is 50 years of age and a successful accountant When we go out to cat together, she miscal­ culates her share of the bill always to her advantage. Whenever I offer to treat her for dinner and she ts responsible for the tip. she leaves I0 percent to the penny. I have to add more for the waitress because I don’t think 10 percent is enough these days. My sister rarely offers to treat me. Or if split the bill, she calculates her meal without lax or tip. and many times, forgets to add the drinks she has ordered. If I try to figure out the bill first, or if I point out that she has made a mistake, she gets huffy and acts like I'm the one w ho is cheap. So. I jus! let it slide to avoid conflict I love my sister and really enjoy her com­ pany. but since we are both single and make about the same amount of i nancy. I resent her trying to take advantage of me this way. How should I handle this'.’ I need your ad­ vice. Generous but Resentful in Califor­ nia. Dear G and R in Calif: First, accept the fact that your sister ts cheap. Second, don’t hesitate lo let her know when it is her turn lo treat. And don’t be shy about it. Make sure you arc the one who gets the check when you dine out. so you can calculate the 50-50 split on lhe spot, including the tip. Tell her exactly what she owes, and show her the arithmetic. Letting it slide “to avoid conflict" is not the way to go After a while, when you have had it up to here, you will explode and say things you may later regret. Please pay at­ tention to this advice It will serve you well and make for a harmonious relationship once your sister understands she can no longer lake advantage of you. I guarantee it. Make a list Dear Ann Landers: I have been a mem­ ber of a widow/widowers online chat room for almost six years The people in the chat room are from 25 to 70-plus years of age. One of the most disturbing things I’ve heard from both the men and the women is. “My husband (or wife) handled everything. I'm so lost, and don’t know what to do " One of the realities that we must accept is that life is uncertain. Wc never know when wc arc going to lose a spouse. I feel it’s im­ portant for both husband and wife lo sit down together, and eventually, with an at­ torney. talk about w hat would happen if one of them should die suddenly. Women who arc accustomed to having the husband handle the finances arc lost when widowed. They don’t know what to do when things need to be repaired around the house. They arc at a loss when some­ thing goes wrong with their cars. Some men don’t know how to cook or shop for gro­ ceries or do the laundry. I realize that death is a hard subject to discuss, but unfortunately, wc all need lo be prepared at ANY age in case this should happen. Keeping good records is a must. The Social Security office will ask you for all personal records in the event your spouse dies. They will want to sec his or her birth certificate, military discharge papers. Social Security card, the marriage license and the death certificate. Having your af­ fairs tn order makes it so much easier dur­ ing that time of stress. - J.R. in Sarasota. Fla Dear Sarasota: Thank you for a letter that could be one of the most valuable my read­ ers have ever seen in this space. I hope LEGAL NOTICE •Sample premium shown tor drivers who en>oy 5 years of safe dnvmg. use .’he vehete fcv pressure and are named, ages 25-54. wh two or more cars insured on the same policy and hve m surrounding areas Cities of Grano Rapids. Kalamazoo and Kentwood proper available at shghtty higher premiums NO FINANCE CHARGES « NO COSTLY DUES NO MEMBERSHIP TO BUY We alio offer. . . • 3 and 6 month continuous policies also available. (Determined by multiplying rale shown by 3 lor three months or 6 tor sis months) • Full coverage. Including comprehensive and collision insurance, is also available at very low premiums. • A 25% discount is epplied to most additional cars. PLUS a full 25% discount on most multi-car policies. • Additional discounts for mature persons age 55 and older. • Also call about new highly competitive adult single rates tor women 25 and over and men 30 and over Join with the thousands of Michigan policyholders who have already called and saved! Ail it takes is 10 minutes or test to teem how you cen save! American Fellowship. Mutual Insurance Company A Michigan Company ‘The Seel of faithful Friendly Insurance Since 1920" CALL TODAY - TOLL FREE 1-800-648-6329 For A Rate Quotation Without Obligation CaU During Office Hours 8:00 a m - 4 30 p.m. Mon - Fn so how can I feel motherly toward a 50year-old man I don’t know? Please tell “Hunted" she is not alone Sorry Now Back East. Dear Sorry: I have said in the past that if both the birth parent and the adopted child wish to meet each other, it’s OK with me However. I do not encourage hunting down someone who may not wish lo be found un­ less there is a legitimate medical reason to do so. State of Michigan Probate Court County of Wexford PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent's Estate Fite No 2000-4080-SE Estate of LARRY SHANANAQUET Deceased TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in tne estate may be barred or af­ fected Dy this hearing NOTICE A hearing was,'will be held on Febru­ ary 10. 2000 at 3 00 p m . in the probate court­ room. Cadillac. Michigan, before Judge Kenneth Tacoma on the petition of SteHa Shananaquet re­ questing that Stella Shananaquet. be appointed personal representative of LARRY SHANANQUET who hved at 120 Snyder Street Harbor Springs. Ml 49740 and who died April 23. 1999 Credrtas of the deceased are notified that alt claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative a to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice ts further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record Date 1-25-2000 William J Donoghue Jr (P39792) 2604 Sunnyside Drive Cadillac Ml 49601 (616) 779-4779 Stella Shananaquet 120 Snyder Street Harbor Springs. Ml 49740 (231)526 3204 (21*3) every husband and wife who reads this will make a checklist and start NOW io look for the documents you have listed. The time will come when they will be thankful they did. Column saver Dear Ann Landers: A while back, you asked your readers which columns of yours they had saved. I saved one on abortion, be­ cause I had one. Only a few people knew about it. The column meant so much to me because it appeared at a lime when I des­ perately needed to know that not all women who have abortions arc sleazy bimbos or trying lo gel out of “paying the piper" for their immoral behavior. I got pregnant even though I was using birth control. 1 was living in a small lownwhcrc I knew no one. and felt lonely and depressed. I was not a "bad" girl. I was brought up a religious home. The shame alone made me contemplate suicide. Then, there you were. Ann. a person I re­ spected. one whose advice I had been read­ ing since I was 10 years old. I fell like you understood I will always keep that column to remind myself of why I had lhe abortion and how you saved me from a life of self­ destruction - or no life at all. Thank you for that - Grateful Up North Dear Grateful: A letter like yours makes all the hard work worthwhile. I am grateful to YOU for taking the time and trouble to write. I hope all the women who have walked in your shoes will find comfort and solace in what you have written. Mom ‘hunted’ Dear Ann Landers: I ’d like lo comment on that letter from “Hunted Down in Texas." I know exactly how she feels. I also gave up a baby for adoption many years ago. and never expected to hear from the child again, which was fine with me. I went on with my life, and was very content. Then. WHAM! I get this letter from a grown man saying he was so glad he finally found me. I ended up calling him. but I wish I had­ n’t. There have been many unpleasant com­ plications. I have no maternal feelings for this man. I gave up for adoption a tiny baby. Sad sibling Dear Ann Landers: I am the divorced mother of two young children a 10-ycarold girl by my ex-husband, and a 4-ycar-old boy by another man. My ex-husband is a wonderful, loving father to our daughter. Unfortunately, my son's biological father will have nothing to do with him. and has made it clear that he docs not wish to be part of the child's life Here’s lhe problem. Everyone believes my ex-husband is the father of both my children. They do not understand why he is so attentive to my daughter and ignores my son He takes the girl on trips and buys her gifts Lately, even my daughter has begun to question why her brother is not included in these outings. She has asked her father to buy things for the boy. and he has obliged without comment. Now. she wants her brother lo be part of their visits together Should I level with her and explain the situation? If so. how should I do it? I need your advice, Ann. A Loving Mother. Dear Loving Mother: It is obvious that, at some point, you must tell your daughter the true nature of the sibling relationship. Ten years of age is not too young to give her this information. It is sad that the boy’s biologi­ cal father cannot open his heart to his son. In the long run. he would be the winner. Meanwhile, your little boy needs a father figure. If there is no other man in the pic­ ture. ask your caring and decent ex-husband if he would be willing to fill that role on a part-time basis by including the boy on a few of those father-daughter outings. It would benefit the whole family That first kiss, that first embrace. Re­ member all those things that brought vou and your loved one together 7 Ann Landers' new booklet. "How He Met." is now avail­ able This collection of sentimental love sto­ ries will make a terrific Valentine's Day gift for that special someone It s a perfect ad­ dition lo that box of chocolates or bouquet oj flowers. For a copy, please send a self­ addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for 55 50 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to How He Met. c/o Ann Landers. PO Box J1562. Chicago. IL 6061 ! -0562 (In Canada $6 50) ^iTtks GIRL, Laccy Rac. born Tuesday. Jan. 11. 2000 at Battle Creek Health System to Gary and Carrie Strickland Laccy weighed 5 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 inches long. She has a big brother, Nickolas Charles Strickland. Grandparents arc Wendell and Wilma stnckland and Lester and Ruth Hcmpstcd. all of Battle Creek. GIRL, Katlyn Grace, bom at Spectrum Health Downtown in Grand Rapids on Jan. 4, 2000 at 6:02 p.m. to Chad and Jennifer Forsyth of Hastings. Weighing X lbs. 15 ozs., 21 inches long. BOY, Amy and Jeff Zemke of Holt arc proud to announce the birth of a baby boy. Samuel Hale, bom Jan. 14th, at Sparrow Hospital, weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 inches long. Grandparents arc Gerald and Paula Cole of Charlotte and Jim and JoAnn Zemke of Vermontville. Great grandmothers arc Arlinc Hokanson and Veronica Perry of Ver­ montville. Sam joins big brother. Max. at home. HELP US HELP OTHERS Join the nursing assistant class at Thomapple Manor and make a difference in the lives of others. Our residents always appreciate new faces and friendships, as well as caring, gen­ tle hands and hearts. The next class will be held February 14 through February 29 and is not in session on weekends. Apply for this opportunity in person by February 9 at: ‘Qibrnapple - 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 Hastings car Wash 815 W. State Street, Hastings, MI. We Listen To Our Customers Now Open Weekdays ‘TO 6:00 P.M. Sundays 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Punch Cards Available �The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 3 2000 - Page 9 the Knapp children attended school. Here in the early frame school building, with its belfry and large, loud bell which could be heard for several miles calling the student to school. The children of George Knapp joined not only in the learning exercises but also in the games, such a hide and seek, baseball. •’Anti-I-Ovcr" and in the winter time sliding down hill and a game of fox and geese From TIME to TIME... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht More settlers come to Assyria Township There was a lyccum or debating society at the school which was an important part of the education of early students in lhe tow n­ ship and students from Bell School, Assyr­ ia District No. I took part in debates over the county and nearby areas Jared Knapp became a skilled debater and debated over the state at all levels from county schools to slate schools. Assyria Township will he continued next week LEGAL NOTICES 682 The home of George and Lucy Tnpp Knapp and their son Jared M Knapp in Assyria Township on Section No. 26 By Joyce F. Weinbrecht When Artcmas W. Chapin came as a young man to Assyria Township m 1840, he found five families already living there. Stephen Ravmond. a shoemaker was there. Henry Smith lived on Section No. 3, as did Patrick Hcflron. Joseph Blaisdell was on Section No. 36. John S. Van Brunt settled on Section No. 2 and Clcavcland Ellis Sec­ tions 3 and 4. This was a lo.al of 24 persons However this soon changed when David Talbot settled on Section No. 2. Abel and Daniel Baldwing on Section No. 2 and James Hcflron on Section No. 2. C.G. Baker arrived from New York in 1842. He bought his land on Section No. 2 and worked for Clcavcland Ellis while he cleared hts land. He was able to chop seven acres of his own land. In 1843. he returned to New York State, where he married and returned to Michigan with his new bride. He had built a log cabin on his land, which served while he was alone, but when he returned with his new bndc. she failed to find the cabin a very enchanting place at first It didn't have a window or a door There was a stick chimney with a mud hearth. The floor was rough ash boards. When it rained the water flowed through the cabin rear­ ranging the floor boards and leaving behind a lot of mud This had happened while young Baker was in the east. His bride stood on the threshold, appalled at the sight of what was to be her new home. She was the wife of a pioneer and like many other pioneer wives, she settled m, helped clean up the mud and proceeded to make the cabin into her home and a home for her new husband. Pros isions were scarce and many of their meals consisted of dry bread and salt. It was a two- to threc-day journey to get provi­ sions. Oca\cland Ellis was very good about sharing provisions which he brought in with the neighbors however, so no one went real­ ly hungry . Mr Ellis also hired many of the men and paid them in cash, which helped them get started in their new lives. Stephen Raymond had arrived in Assyria in 1837 and settled on Section No. 34 While he was clearing his land, he also fol­ lowed his trade as a shoemaker and the more people who arrived in the township, the better he made out. He could make a new pair of shoes or boots or repair the old pair. A man named Mynard Wamplc came there in 1840. He was a blacksmith and set­ tled on Section No. 26 along the Bellevue Hastings road for a time He just disap­ pointed one day and no one knew where he went. In 1840. two more men took up land on Section No. 14. they were known by the names of Eaton and Dutton. They didn’t stay long cither and sold out to Mathew Mulvaney and his son. James The Mvlvancys chopped lhe trees on the land and got it under cultivation. Abel Giles settled on Section No. 26. Russell Hartom on Sections No. 34 and 35. along with Oliver Martin. David Miller. Henry Wilbur and Richard Wilbur George W. Knapp joined the settlement in April 1843. settling on 120 acres, which he had purchased in 1836 on Section No. 26. Mr. Knapp had been living in Battle Creel, since 1840, where he was a sign painter and glazier. He is credited with hanging first wallpaper hung in Battle Creek, cut the first pane of glass and painted the first post office sign in that village He also painted the first store sign for H.A. Goodyear of Hastings. He cut the glass for the windows in the second court­ house in Barry County. He was considered to be the finest glazier and the most expe­ ditious workman in Western Michigan After he settled in Assyria Township, he would walk to Battle Creek to work at his fade each day. He earned S1.50 per day and felt lucky to be able to cam that kind of cash money. When the Ward’s factory in Battle Creek was being built, a wager was placed that he could set 1020 window panes in 10 hours. An early settlers log cabin Knapp walked to Battle Creek before breakfast and began the job at 7 a.m. By 11 a m. he had set 540 of the window lights. The challenger noted that he was going to lose the wager, cut the whole bet off by not furnishing any more window panes. The Knapp home was in the dense forest between Bellevue and Hastings without a path from his home to the Bcilcvuc-Hastmgs Road When he was gening ne*.r to his house he would calloot fo his wife and lis­ ten for her response to guide him to the house or he might miss it and walk nght on by it in the dense timber and indeed that he had happened on several occasions and he had difficulty getting* back to it. Before moving to Assyria Township from Battle Creek, he went out to Section No. 26 and cut marsh hay in hopes of being able to winter his cow through Before he was able to get it hauled home to his shanty, someone else found it and earned it off. He ended up feeding her the straw from his bed tick to keep her alive urgil he could get enough money and time lo buy more suitable feed for the cow Marsh hay was a popular food for the ani­ mals of the early pioneers and the marshes in the southern part of Assyria Township were popular sites for the making of marsh hay and for pastunng the animals. George W. Knapp was bom in Litchfield County, Conn., the son of Jared Knapp and Catherine Baldwin Knapp. Jared Knapp had served with George Washington in the Revolutionary War for seven years and spent nine months in the walks of peace fol­ lowing the war. He was a private, orderly sergeant and eventually a captain George Knapp moved to Wyoming Coun­ ty. New York, and spent several years there following the trades of painting and glaz­ ing. which he had learned as a boy appren­ tice and as a farmer remaining there until 1836. He married Lucy Tnpp, daughter of Jonathan and Anna Tnpp in 1832. In 1836 they moved to Buffalo. N.Y., where he worked as a house painter and glazier. They stayed in Buffalo until 1840, when they moved to Battle Creek. Here he resumed his trade. Jonathan Tnpp also came to Assyna Township where he spent the last ten years of his life al the home of George and Lucy Knapp, where he died al the age of 98 years on Dec 25. 1867. He is bun cd in Bell Cemetery in Assyna Township. His wife. Anna, had died in 1856 tn Wisconsin at age 75. Mr. Knapp became a very active citizen of Assyna Township He served in several township offices, including supervisor, jus­ tice of the peace, notary, postmaster at South Assyria and helped with laying out and building the road in the township and responded to any request for assistance. The couple had six children, five girls and one son. Son Jared never mamed and remained on the farm in Assyna Township, helping with the farming except for the times when he was a pioneer student at the State Agncultural College in Lansing for 2 I 2 years, from which he graduated with honors. Jared was alway s a fanner and alway s a student He taught schoo' in Barry County and in Calhoun County. He accumulated a large library and was ac'ive as a debater in the lyccum of the area. The Bell School, built in 1844. was where NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default having been made m the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by DarreU L and Luanna M Mytand husband and wife, of 10955 Boulter Road Delton, Michigan 49046 to CON­ SECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION F/K/A GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION a Michigan Corporation of 2505 East Pans. S E . Suite 200. Grand Rapds Michigan 49546. dated July 10. 1997. and recorded m the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County ot Barry tn the State of Michigan on July 18. 1997. m Uber 702. Page(s) 100. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $99,172 28. and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof whereby the power of sate contained m said Mort­ gage has become operative NOW THEREFORE Notice is hereby given that on March 9. 2000, at 2 00 pm on the steps of the Courthouse wi the City of Hastings, that be­ ing the place tor holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder al public sale tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and un­ paid upon said Mortgage, together with interest al 9 23 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees and any taxes and insurance that saw! Mort­ gagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation FKA Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation, does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; said premises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows, to-wit COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF SECTION 33. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE NORTH 00 DE­ GREES 27' OF WEST ON THE WEST SEC­ TION LINE 1320 99 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 00 DE­ GREES 27' or WEST ON THE WEST SEC­ TION LINE 693 42 FEET TO THE CENTER­ LINE OF BOULTER ROAD, THENCE EAST­ ERLY ON THE CENTERLINE OF SAID ROAD 230 76 FEET. BEING THE ARC OF CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF 739 78 FEET TO THE FAR END OF A CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 78 DEGREES 43' *7EAST 229 83 FEET, THENCE ON SAID CEN­ TERLINE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 47' 4F EAbT 208 35 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 00 DE­ GREES 27' Or EAST. 573 13 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 31 ‘ 54* WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION. 420 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT-OFWAY OVER THE NORTHERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR BOULTER ROAD The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned, »i which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sate or aban­ donment. h abandonment occurs after sate Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgagee BRANDT, FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC BY DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 401 Munsun, Avenue. P.O Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated January 19. 2000 (2/24) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael D Barber (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. Mortgagee dated November 20 1998 and recorded on November 25. 1998 in Document 1021444. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, Assignee by an assignment dated July 9 1 999 wh>ch was recorded on August 2. 1999, in Document 1033305, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there s claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND ONE HUN □RED THIRTY-SIX AND 64/100 dollars ($62,136.64). including interest at 7.500% per an num. Under the power of sale contained n said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast mgs, Ml at 1M p.m.. on March 16. 2000 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF WOODLAND, Barry County. Michigan and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Sec­ tion 15. Town 4 North. Range 7 West, thence East 40 rods; thence North 33 rods. 13 5 feet m the middle of State Street for the Place of Begm nmg; thence North 84 feet to the Place of Begm nmg; thence North 110 feet, thence East 198 feet, thence South 110 feet; thence West 196 feet to the Place of Beginning Being a part of Block 7 of the Village of Woodland, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 21. and part of Stock 5 of Parrott s Addition to the Vdtege of Woodland, according to the recorded plat thereof m Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 36 Ex­ cept a parcel of land, described as Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 15. Town 4 North. Range 7 West, thence East 40 rods, thence North 33 rods 13 5 feet in the middle of State Street tor the Place of Beginning, thence North 84 feet to the place of Beginning, thence North 6 feet; thence East 198 feet; thence South 6 feet; thence West 198 feet to the Place of Be grmmg Being n part of Block 7 of the Village of Woodland according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 21. ana pan ol Block 5 of Parrott's Addition to the Village of Woodland, according to the recorded plat thereof m Uber 1 of Plats on Page 21 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: February 3 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. 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No matter how difficult this is to print (and it is painful). Michigan State not only is the current best in Big 10 hoops, but also the Green and White look to be solid on the gridiron during the upcoming fall campaigns. The Wolverines, before real recent times, have always been the team in this slate that was ranked high nationally for landing their collection of pigskin and hoops' blue chippers Michigan still does well, don't gel me wrong, but Michigan State apparently is doing even better MSU's blue chip gridders are ranked No. 6 by Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report. No. 2 by Rick Kimbrel of PrepStar. No. 9 by Bobby Burton's Rivalsl00.com and No. 7 by Tom Markowski of the Detroit News. Michigan was tabbed No. 1), No. 14. tied for No. 10 and No. 12 in those four rankings, respectively. As a lad. I remember listening to or reading so-called experts like Leming as they year after year put lhe Wolverines al the top of their lists. Michigan now is considered to be No. 4 and that's not nationally, but actually in the Big 10. The 2000 recruiting class is considered the very best MSU football has had in the part 20 years. The Spartans may have loat coach Nick Saban to Louisiana Stale, but new coach Bobby Williams apparently has only fueled the Spartan excitement and not suffered much turmoil because of Saban's sadden departure. Just a couple months ahrr Sabah jumped ship. «no« Spartan fans don’t even mention him with fainted breath. See ya' Nick! Players were able to sign national letten-of-iment beginning Wednesday, so many of the decisions of where certain stud players will go will be decided on soon... if they have not been already. MSU's 2000 class includes Saginaw receiver Charles Rogers, quarterback Jeff Smoker of Manheim, Pa., and running back Tyrell Dortch of Hoboken. NJ. All three are ranked at the top of their respective positions by many of lhe socalled national experts. Michigan also has a chance to land a couple of the nation s best, but the Maize and Blue will certainly not receive the fame that they have received in the past. An open plea I give to Williams is that we Wolverines may be proud, but we will certainly take any of your leftovers that you would like to pass on. The Wolverines for many years were ranked near the top... if not at lhe lop. But U of M did not get to the top until they shared the national title with Nebraska in 1997. It's a lot easier landing blue chippers than it is to win a national championship. You could say that one has a price, while the other must be earned Still, MSU being ranked so high in .his national pigskin war is about as startling to me as Garden City High School being 11-0 in prep basketball. The Cougars never were much o( a basketball power, but the Spartans haven't been at the top of football rankings for a long time, either, at least not since 1966. It seems like everyday, some enthusiastic Green and While fan like Steve Jacobs stops by my desk lo talk about another fantastic, future super star who just inked on with the Spartans There have been adjustments I have had to make since moving here nearly five years ago. and one of the biggest is happily speaking about college sports with the many Spartan fans that this area includes. Sometimes it helps just to bite your lip and smile a little bit. This appears to be one of those times. Some so-called experts predict that the Wolverines may possibly even finish out of the To0 10. ThatT6pfd rhay include ' Honda. Texas. Tennessee. Honda Stale, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Penn State, Miami of Horida, Alabama, Michigan Slate... and not Michigan. I knew that with the new millennium would come drastic changes, but even someone as up on sports as myself could not envision that U of M would sink so low. (Excuse me while I go sulk). Talk lo you soon. head coach, Don Schils. But in lhe third and fourth quarters, the Hastings team came to life, thanks in part to lhe super hero contributions of its own dynamic duo. Tony Bowne and Dustin Terrel. Bowne ended up scoring 23 points, including 10 in the third period, and Terrel added 14, including 10 in the fourth quarter, as Hastings (8-5, 5-3) rallied to post a come-from-behind 56-49 O-K White Conference triumph over Northview Tuesday night in Grand Rapids. The host Wildcats led 12-10 after the opening eight minutes and were still ahead, 27-22. at intermission. It was not the start that Schils and his Saxons had hoped for. "It was Tuesday, away and we came out flat." Schils said. "They (Northview) were able to gel some early momentum." In the second half, however, the blue and gold executed the offense "much better," led by hot shooting from Bowne and Terrel. Bownc's 23 points included 15 on five three-pointers. Two of those trifectas came during the 16-point third quarter. Terrel's 10 points in the fourth quarter included two tiiree-pointers. The first trey brought his team to within one point and the second three-ball put the f axons ahead by a single point. "We were down by six points with five minutes to go and then wc started to make things happen defensively and hit some big shots," Schils explained. Defense helped to alter the game, in Schils* opinion. But, as he explained, it wasn't because of certain individual performances, but rather it was more of a "team thing." "We did a nice job of cutting off the lane near the end of the game." Schils said. Defensively, Hastings held Northview's Ken Stinson to 13 points after Stinson scored 20 in the teams' first game Dec. 14 at Hastings High School. The Saxons won that contest, which served as their league opener, 61-52, with Bowne netting 17 and Tent', adding 13. Terrel's total included 10 points in the fourth quarter, the same as his final frame total Tuesday. Hastings* Ml-point fourth quarter included seven makek from the charity stripe. For lhe game, the Saxons canned 9-of-13 free throw attempts (70 percent). This Friday (Feb. 4) Sdtils' squad faces a major challenge when they entertain East Grand Rapids. East lost lo Wyoming Park 61-54 Tuesday in overtime, putting the Pioneers and the Saxons in a league lie. Schils says that East is a "very wellcoached team" and expects a real battle come Fnday. The Saxons darted past lhe Red Arrows of Lowell on the road last Friday, 64-57. "Lowell plays well at,home, so this is a great win for us," Schils said. "They had a big crowd, but we played real well This three-pointer by senior Tony Bowne (11) gave him 1.000 points for his prep career as a Saxon. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Red Arrows have come up with some huge home wins this season, posting triumphs over East and Forest Hills Central. Terrel led the blue and gold against Lowell with 20 points and Bowser tudsd 13 markers. Bowne s game total pul him at 1,010 points for his prep career. Now he has 1,033. Mark Brown (1982-85) has the most points in Saxon basketball history with 2,789 and his brother, Mike Brown, (1985-88) is second with 2,101. Mark Brown’s prep average in 81 games was 34.4, while Mike Brown's point norm in 72 games was 29.2. Mark Brown is second to only Jay Smith for most career points ever scored by a prep player in Michigan. Smith tallied 2,841 from 1976-79 at Mio. Mike Brown ranks 15th in lhe MHSAA record book. in the second half." Dustin Terrel (50) was the game's top scorer, netting 20 points for the blue and gold in their win at Lowell. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Tony Bowne (11) eyes the and sprints past a couple of defenders during O-K Conference hoop action last (Photo by Perry Hardin) basket Lowell White Friday. VISIT US on the HET with up to the moment information on news items. Eyes On The PrizeEric VanDerMoien (24) glides through the lane and releases a finger roll oft the glass during Hastings' O-K White Conference victory over Lowell last Friday at Lowell High School. The Saxons won twice last week and look to extend their winning streak Fnday at home versus East Grand Rapids (Photo by Perry Hardin) Log on at Saxon Leland Jennings (42) goes over two Red Arrow defenders and puts up a field goal attempt in the lane. (Photo by Perry Hardin) jadnews.com �The Hastings banner - Thursday February 3 2000 - Page 11 Vikings prove they can wrestle with the very best LAKE ODESSA — In his 20 years of coaching the Lakewood High School wrestling program. Bob Veitch says lhe 1999-2000 team may be the very best. The Viking matmen already have won four tournaments and knocked off a number of State-ranked squads during the course of the last couple of months. Last Saturday, Veitch's team continued its banner campaign by winning the Lakewood Ehuds. The blue and white beat the No. 3 team in Division I, Saginaw Heritage, lhe No. I team in Division II, Lowell, and the No. 7 team in Division 103 Lakewood’s wrestlers are all smiles after its championship performance last Saturday. The Vikings went 5-0 and beat three State-ranked mat programs. (Photo provided) Israel Rosales (Middleville) 24-1 Brandon Schelk (Middleville) 30-9 Tony Harmer (Lakewood) 27-4 Nathan Carney (Maple Valley)10-7 Mike Case (Hastings) 19-11 "I thought that we wrestled well and they (Lakewood) still hammered us," Middleville coach Tom Lehman said. "They are solid all the way through and in about 11 of the Lakpwcod 15 very lough." Delton's defeats came against Heritage 52-24. Fowlerville 42-13, Middleville. Lakewood and Lowell 61-13. Heritage also beat Fowlerville 40-31, while Lowell posted wins over Fowlerville 48-22 and Heritage 46-26. Area wrestlers who also went 5-0 at the Lakewood Duals included Delton's Gary Herbert (130), Middleville's Chad Reil (152) and Delton's Bill Ferris (275). VIKINGS... Ron Wlerckz (Lskawood) 10-0 Brandon Brooke (Maple Valley) 22-10 Chad Riel (Middlevilla) 34-2 Bon Best (Lakewood) 10-5 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 24-2 US 160 Phil Plowman (Lakewood) 23-0 Josh Strait (Middleville) 32-7 Kyle Flatke (Middleville) 19-18 Andy Eastridge (Lakewood) 21-6 Justin Carley (Hastings) 13-13 Chad Spears (Maple Valley) 19-19 Saxon wrestlers pin loss on Eagles The Hastings High School varsity wrestling team improved its overall record to 11-6 and its O-K White Conference mark to 3-2 Jan. 27 with a 48-20 road win against Hudsonville. Winning weight class matches were Joe Hinkley. Justin Carley. Mark Peake, Chris Brown, Mike Case, Rob Baker, Shaun Hollars, Sean Tefft and Gabe McCarty Comets first at Bell; Morgan wins three times The Olivet College wrestling team claimed the championship in the Monon Bell Tournament held last weekend at Wabash College The Comets beat No. 18 North Central (Ill.) 28-5. Indianapolis 46-0 and No. 12 Manchester 22-12 last Friday to start the tournament at 3-0. On the second day of the event Olivet (now 20-1) prevailed over Wheaton 24-18 and Millikin 42-8 to finish 5-0 and in first place. Kevin Morgan, a graduate of Hastings High School, is a member of the Comets' mat program. He won three times at the Bell tournament in the 184-pound weight class to improve his season record to 22­ 14 John McCurdy improved his season record lo 25-1 with three wins (including two pins) in the 125-pound weight class. The Comets in the last five years have an overall record of 113-6. "We continue to improve,'* Hastings coach Mike Goggins said. "Mike Case is wrestling very well lately as is Shaun Hollars and Gabe McCarty." Goggins expects even more improvement soon as one of its stars is expected to return to lhe lineup after sitting out since December because of an injury. "We hope to have Sam Stafford back in the lineup this week," Goggins said. Winning junior varsity matches against Hudsonville were Kyle Hess, Andrew Ferguson, John Mix, Jake Friddle and Mike Kieffer. Hastings will wrestle at Wyoming Park tonight (Thursday, Feb. 3) and at Lakewood High School on Saturday. 111 Bret Wiersma (Middleville) 30-6 David Overbeek (Delton) 29-6 Mark Peake (Hastings) 16-7 Shawn Valtch (Lakewood) 23-5 Nathan Boucher (Lakewood) 20-9 Rob Baker (Hastings) 16-9 Brandon Newington (Delton) 15-8 Bill Romph (Middleville) 19-18 130 Randy Silsbee (Maple Valley) 25-6 Jarrod LaRocha (Lakewood) 27-2 Matt VanDorp (Lakewood) 21-11 Matt Erb (Middleville) 21-13 Chris Brown (Hastings) 17-11 Shaun Hollars (Hastings) 13-9 189 215 Gary Herbert (Delton) 17-12 Brett Vernon (Middleville) 27-11 Cody Vandenbrlnk (Middleville) 15-12 Cory Meyers (LSker,rood) 15-10 135 Matt Thompeon (Middleville) 23-13 Jeremy Bishop (Hastings) 19-12 2Z5 Bill Ferric (Delton) 29-1 Tom Haynes (Mlddlevlllle) 21-6 Tommy Pott (Lakswood) 20-13 Gabe McCarty (Hastings) 14-4 14_Q Jason Doyle (Middleville) 11-7 Msrc Carter (Middlevilla) 15-6 Ben Hake (Lakewood) 13-10 Cont. on page 12 Lakewood's Greg Seeber, wrestling at 103, lifts up an opponent and prepares to bring him down gently at last Saturday's Lakewood Duals. 152 Pat McKeown (Middleville) 29-10 125 Veitch (171) all managed 5-0 efforts against some tough opposition. "We're basically solid," Veitch said. "Il's tough to find a team that's solid in 14 weights. And these kids understand die word team." When it comes to putting a wrestling team's best up against another's, not loo many teams can hang with the Vikings. Lakewood won at the duals 40-24 over Fowlerville. 46-24 over Lowell, 54-18 over Delton Kellogg, 36-29 over Heritage and 41-20 over Middleville to finish No. 1. Lowell ended up second, Middleville third. Heritage fourth, Fowlerville fifth at Delton Kellogg sixth. Middleville's three wins came over Delton Kellogg 56-15, Heritage 38-20 and Fowlerville 52-26. The Trojans' two defeats came against Lowell 31-28 and Lakewood. 145 Greg Seeber (Lakewood) 16-0 112 II. Middleville The results from the duals heip to prove that the sky does appear to be the limit for this aspiring and determined group of Lakewood greppiers “This team could be the best team that we have had record wise," Veitch said. "We have a chance to end up 23-1. We have good kids, who work hard and don't like to lose." Six Lakew<Mxi wrestlers enjoyed perfect days last Saturday: Greg Seeber (in the •03-pound weight class), Nathan Boucher (125), Phil Plowman (119), Tommy Pen (135). Tony Hanner (145) and Shawn J-Ad Graphics Wrestling Honor Roll NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Nonce is hereby given that the Barry County Ptanmng»'Zoning Commission wiN conduct a public hearing on February 28,2000 at 7:30 P.M. in the Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court Si.. Hastings. Michigan The subject ol the public hearing wiH he the consideration of the following amendment to lhe 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP CHANGE - A-1-2000 Request to rezone property in Sec. 6. Barry Township (see outlined area below). A parcel ol land in the North 1/2 of the Northeast IM of Sec. C. T1N. R9W. Barry Twp . Barry County. Michigan. described as the East 280 ft. of toe North 147.5 ft. of toe South 295 ft. Of toe following desenpbon Beginning on toe centerline of MM3. 26 rods South of the North Section line: thence South 30 rods: thence West 22 rods: thence North 30 rods; thence West 22 rods; thence North 30 rods; thence East 22 rods to the point of beginning Reserving unto grantor an easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over toe South 66 ft thereof. The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens for a position on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office. 3rd floor of the court­ house and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18th. FROM 02 TO O1 “ RETIREMENT PARTY Raymond “Sonny” Ashcraft ® Retiring from General Motors of Lansing. ® A party will be held SATURDAY, FEB. 5. from 3-6 at: ; LOCAL 138 127 W. APPLE ST. Aft of the above mentioned property ts located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desmng to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or m writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at above mentioned time and place Any writ­ ten response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to 616-948-4820 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public heanng at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W State St. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a m. to 5 p.m (dosed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday Ptease call the Barry County Planning Office at 616-948-4830 for further information. The County of Barry County will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signets tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting. to individuals with disabilities at the meeting hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiting auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Mctxgan 49058 - (616)948-4891 Debbie S Smith Barry County Clerk �P«9» 12 - Th. Bwuw - Thuraday Feoruary 3. 2000 VIKINGS...continued from page 11 *Wc have lo wrestle Lowell again at districts and that's the scary pan." Veitch said. "They will be ready for us." Delton Kellogg's Bill Ferris went 5-0 In the 275-pound weight class and managed this pin against an earty afternoon opponent. Coach Bob Veitch and his champion Vikings come together for motivational purposes during Saturday's Lakewood Duals. Lamb (in Hastings) if we would have brought everybody." Veitch said. Still, lhe Viking mentor knows that his team member's success will make things even more difficult as they prepare for the post-season. Panther Gary Herbert puts a Lowell wrestler In an awkward position at last Saturdays mat tournament held at Lakewood High School. But for the most peri, the day belonged to the Vikings. Veitch says that being first at a tournament for a fourth time was nice, but it could have easily been a fifth title. "We would have won the (Jan. 8 L.H.) NOTICE OF ACCURACY TEST Middleville's Brett Vernon puts a Heritage foe on his back during last Saturday's Lakewood Duals. Middleville. Delton Kellogg and Lakewood alt took part in the event with the host Vikings coming away as the champions. RN&LPN QUALITY CARE PROVIDER Michigan’s Largest Provider of Long-term Care A public accuracy test will be conducted for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots for the PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY to be held on Tuesday. February 22. 2000 in Assyria Township, Barry County. TenderCare Hastings is leading the way to the future. 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JUNE DOSTER 616 721-9905 Department offers actively managed IRAs that g seek to maximile asset growth through stocks, bonds. and other investment pa^&ets.*j MEMBER FDIC PUBLIC NOTICE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP We re here lo help you plan for U)*n Bank, call or stop by any office. The problem with winning 78 out of your last 79 league matches is that every wrestling team is out to knock you off when they get their golden opportunity. Such is the case for Middleville's mat program, which met , up with -another eager O-K Blue Conference contender Byron Center at home last Thursday. The Bulldogs have proven during the early season that they are a talented team and last Thursday their minds were sternly set on knocking off lhe league's perennial power. Byron Center even entered the match at Middleville with a perfect record in the league standings. And after winning a match in the 189pound weight class. Byron Center was just seven points from equaling Middleville's score, 31-24. But the black and orange finished with a flourish and won its 79th out of the last 80 by a final score of 40-24. The victory makes Middleville the favorite to win a 10th consecutive O-K Blue wrestling crown and the conference tournament is only a matter of two weeks anIR To leant more about IRA accout.ts at Trojan wrestlers win twice at home tings A public hearing will be held on February 10, 2000 at lhe Yankee Springs Township Hall located at 284 Nor*h Briggs Road. Middleville. Michigan at 7:30 p.m. The ourpose of the public hearing is to inform interested parties and allow for pubi-c comment on the Middleville Tool & Die Co.. Inc. Community Development Block Grant protect prior to grant closeout. A $230,000 Community Development Block Grant was received by Yankee Springs Township and was used to install public utilities to serve the Middleville Tool and Die Co. site on Patterson Road. Construction has been completed Those parties interested in attending the public hearing that need visual or audio assistance should contact the Township at 616-795-9091 prior to the February 10, 2000 meeting and every effort will be made to accommodate individual needs. away. "I figured that we could win by six or seven points or lose by three or five points." Middleville coach Tom Lehman said. "AH of the close matches went our way " For some reason, the Bulldogs appeared pumped when they arrived to the Middleville mat to spring an upset. But the Trojans had ocher ideas. "Byron Center always brings out lhe best in us wrestling-wise." Lehman said. Middleville winners versus Byron Center were Brandon Schalk at 103 (pin in 2:50), Pat McKeown at 112 (pin in 3:22), Brel Wiersma at '25 (pin in 1:26), Cody Vandenbrink al 130 (8-6 decision). Israel Rosales at 145 (14-3 decision). Josh Strait at 152 (7-3 decision). Chad Reil at 160 <10-8 decision), Bret Vcmon at 215 (8-3 decision) and Marc Carter at 275 (pin in 58 seconds). Carter wasted little time to achieve his triumph, but Vernon used a more tactical approach to oust his Bulldog foe. Lehman said of Vernon: "He never gives anything away." As for Vandenbrink. the coach said that he beat out a senior to gel his starting nod. "He (Vandenbrink) did a hevk of a job in his match." Lehman said of Vandenbrink's overall mat efforts. Chad Reil's victory took some time lo accomplish, but it was well worth it. Reil scored the winning points during the final 35 seconds of the third period. "Chad Reil battled back to win in the last minute," Lehman said. Big victories were obtained throughout the entire Trojan lineup. "We won a couple of big matches, including a couple of pins from our little kids," Lehman said. "And our big kids wrestled hard (too).” WRESTLERS... Continued on page 13 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 3 2000 - Page 13 Trojans’ comeback comes up short in loss to Broncos At one time in lhe third quarter, Middleville trailed Coopersville by 16 points, 49-33. But the Trojans not only were able lo make of game of il before the end, they almost won il. With 52 seconds left, Blake Wilson sank a jumper for the black and orange to knot the score at 61-61. Coopersville went ahead 63-61 on two free throws with 44 ticks remaining and then Middleville went to work again. A Trojan turnover, however, with 40 seconds to go kept lhe score at 63-61. A desperation shot by Wilson came after lhe horn had sounded and the Broncos escaped Middleville with a 63-61 triumph. Wilson’s shot attempt followed a missed free throw by Josh Meerman with five seconds remaining on the fourth "We gave them a lot of easy shots off of turnovers." match, so they knew the huge obstacle that was ahead of them. Scoring victories against Pennfield were Schalk al 103 (void), McKeown al 112 (pin in 4:58). Kyle Fletkc al 119 (8­ 3 decision), Wiersma at 125 (void), Mark Thompson at 135 (pin in 3:14), Jason Doyle at 140 (14-3 decision). Rosales at 145 (24-7 decision), Strait at 160 (10-3 decision). Bill Romph al 171 (pin in 1:54). Matt Erb at 189 (pin in 4:52). Vernon at 215 (pin in 1:43) and Tom Haynes at 275 (pin in 1:14). Lehman expects his team's wrestling lo only improve during the next couple of weeks. "This is the healthiest wc have been all year and we're close to gelling (Jason) Doyle hack." Lehman said. Area teams spike in Delton tournament quarter clock. Even in defeat, the Trojans played like champions. It was much improved effort to lhe one they had last Friday in a 49-33 loss to Godwin. "The main thing is that we look good when we put lhe ball in the basket." Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter said. "Last Friday, we shot 28 percent and tonight we had eight guys who scored and a lol of different guys contributed. Il was a team effort." Zac Truer scored 12 points, Eric Feirick and Wilson 11 each, Brian Yeazel and Ben Lucas apiece, Nolan Miklusicak 5, Jeff Forbes 3 and Drew Kennedy 3 for the Trojans. "I told the guys that when a few get il going, others will follow," Holzhueter said. "Forbes and Feirick were a nice spark for us tonight." Truer sank a jumper that put his team within four, 59-55, with 2:35 remaining and then had a sweet turn, spin and score move with 2:01 remaining to cut Coopersville’s advantage to two points, 59-57. The Broncos led by three. 16-13, after one quarter and then went up 34-21 at half by outscoring the Trojans 18-8 in lhe second frame. "The end of the second quarter is when it got away from us." Holzhueter said. WRESTLERS...cont. from page 12 The only time Lehman's team has lost in the O-K Blue Conference during the last couple of years was against a solid Hamilton squad a couple ol years ago. Th* Trojans (24-2 overall and 4-0 in lhe O-K Blue) now are determined to continue another long and glorious winning streak. So far in 1999-2000. Middleville lias won league matches over Coopersville. Spring Lake, Wyoming Rogers and Byron Center. Al the current time, the Trojans have prevailed in 11 straight O-K Blue matches. The O-K Blue Conference match is Feb. 12 at Spring Lake. Middleville actually won twice last Thursday at home, beating non-league foe Battle Creek Pennfield 63-6 to open the evening with a vengeance. Byron Center's squad was able to watch lhe end of that Potterville proved to be most powerful at last Saturday's Delton Kellogg Varsity Volleyball Tournament, winning in two games. 15-8, 15-5, over Kalamazoo Christian during the championship match Delton...cont. page 14 Trojan Brian Yeazel (32) spnnts up court on a fast break dunng Tuesday's O-K Blue Conference contest with the Broncos. (Photo by Molly Minton) Nash Paler scored six of his game-hi”h 20 points for Coopersville in the second quarter and Evan Hare was second on the club with 14 points. Middleville outscored Coopersville by one point, 16-15, in the third quarter and then won the final eight minutes by a 24­ 14 margin. "One thing about this squad is that they never give up." Holzhueter said. "They all just played their hearts out." Hoop game of KVA Panthers goes to Pennfield Trailing by just six. 29-23. at half. Delton Kellogg's defense was figured out in the final 16 minutes of a 68-49 Kalamazoo Valley Association loss to Pennfield Tuesday night in Delton. Pennfield tallied 23 and 16 points in the third and fourth quarters, respectively, and held winless Delion to 12 and 14 points. With the win. Pennfield improves to 8-4. Delton was led by Robert Boyle's 17 points, a total that included a threepointer. Kevin Lillibndge and Jamie West both scored 6 points for Delton. Mitch Fowler was tops for Pennfield Lakewood wrestlers take down Charlotte Lakewood s ma: team knocked off the fourth ranked team in Division I last Thursday, defeating Charlotte at home 45­ 35. The victory improved the Vikings' season dual mart lo 13-1 and put them in a three-way tie with Eaton Rapids and Mason in the Capital Circuit. Coach Bob Veitch's Lakewood squad is currently ranked No. 5 in Division II. Winners for lhe blue and white against Charlotte were Gteg Seeber tn the 103pound weight class (pin in 33 seconds), Aaron Stahl al 112 (pin in 1:51). Phil Plowman al 119 (pin tn 307). Nathan Boucher at 125 (8-4 decision). Tony Harmer at 152 (pin in 3:28). Jarrod LaRoche al 189 (forfeit). Cory Meyers al 215 (forfeit) and Ben Hake at 275 (pin in 2:38). Plowman's win was a special one because it came on his birthday. Coach Veitch figured that his team had all of lhe right stuff to beat a solid Oriole team. "I knew that we would beat them." Veitch said. "We had the kids in the right spots to win it They juggled their lineup around a little bit. but it just made the score tighter." Visit Us on the NET jadnews.com with 16 points and Ken Szymusiak added 13 markers. Delton made 20 turnovers, though coach Jim Hogoboom said that it "didn't feel like that." In lhe third quarter. Pennfield had an 11-2 run and a 10-2 run that helped to put lhe game out of reach. "We threw the ball around; wc got goofy with lhe ball." Hogoboom said. "When you're looking for that first win. sometimes you panic as a team. Wc need to do a better job of taking care of the basketball." The Panthers hope to do just that when they host Kalamazoo Christian Friday (Feb. 4) for their homecoming contest. Need Printing? Give Us a Call...945-9554 Caledonia's Heather Duffield goes over the net to bring down a spike during last Saturday's Delton Kellogg Varsity Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Perry Hardin) J-Ad Graphics, Inc. The February meetings of the BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS J 4 The Public Accuracy Test will be held at: 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Ml 49048 02/04/2000 1140 AM Candidates and other interested parlies are invited to attend For further information contact: REPORT CRIME Normajean Nichols (616) 623-2664 BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS will be held on Tuesday, February 15th at 9:30 a.m. and on Tuesday. February 29th at 9:30 a.m. tn the Commission Chamber _________________ of the Courthouse._________________ RENDERING COMPANY HIRING-:* a_____________ Kruger Commodities, Inc. The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens for a position on the Community Mental Health Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the courthouse and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday. February 18th. The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens for a position on the Planning & Zoning Commission. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the courthouse and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18th. Hamilton Ml NOW HIRING Production Positions - up to $14 per hour Maintenance Positions - Competitive Call Scott Adolf or Joe Guiltner 616/751-0560 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE Notice ts hereby given that an accuracy test will be conducted on February 9, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. in the office of the Hastings City Clerk. 201 East Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan for the purpose of testing the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate the voted ballots for the February 22. 2000 Presidential Primary Election The City will provide necessaiy reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468 or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 NOTICE Of CLOSE OF ACCURACY TEST A pubic accuracy test wtll be conducted on the following date and time for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabu­ lating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots for the PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY to be held on Tuesday February 22 2000 m BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - BARRY COUNTY. The Pub'ic Accuracy Test will be held at: 3100 DOWLING RD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 02 04 00 1:00 P.M Candidates ana other interested part>es are invited to attend For further information contact Everil G. Manshum City Clerk TRACY MITCHELL 616-948-2268 NOTICE Of ACCURACY TEST A public accuracy test will be conducted on the following date and time for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots for the PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY to be held on Tuesday. February 22. 2000 in HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP. The Public Accuracy Test will be held at: BBS River Road Hastings. Ml 49058 02 09/00 9:00 A.M. Candidates and other interested parties are invited to attend. For further information contact: Bonnie Cruttenden 616-948-9690 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursoxy, February 3. 2000 Quick start a lift for Spirit squad The eighth grade Barry County Spirit team leaped out to a 30-11 first quarter lead against Grand Rapids and went on to win 75-18. Outstanding defense propelled the Hastings eagers lo the triumph. The Barry County squad blanked its foes in the second quarter and allowed just seven points in lhe entire second half. Drew Whitney scored 21, Drew Bowman 13, Scott Larsen 11, Justin Pratt 11, Joey Aspinall 8, Tyler Tuthill 4, Adam Case 3. Don Hodges 2 and Eric Defensive leaders were Brad Mead, Greg Cain and Doug Ferrel. J.J. Quick scored 10 points, Mead 8 points, Austin Hurless 4 points and Dan Schiedel 2 The Spirit teams next game will be against Forest Hills Northern. pair of victories. Hastings ended the campaign with an overall record of 9-4, 6­ 2 in the Courthouse division. Hastings beat the Irish 43-30 in its opening game, using a balanced scoring attack and a box-and-one defense on the Irish's top scorer. Scoring for Hastings were Kayla Arnie with 10 points. Amber Peck with 8. Anna Lawrence with 6, Katie Lawrence with 6, Halie Terrel with 6. Heidi Wear with 3, Ashley Komstad’. with 2, Alex Greenfield with 1 and Mandy Keeler with I point. Rebounding leaders were Terrel and Keeler with 7 caroms, Arnie and Katie Lawrence with 5, Anna Lawrence and Komstadt with 3 and Katrina Jacobs, Peck and Wear with 2. Peck dished out 4 assists. Arnie made 4 steals. Wear had 3 steals and Greenfield and Peck each made 2 steals. Hastings shot past Frederick’s Construction (Kalamazoo) 45-11 in its 7th Grade Spirit... The first game was at home with the Saxons scoring 47 points The second game was a road tnp to Forest Hills where lhe Saxons scored 39 points. Both games were nail biting, fourth quarter, come-from-behind wins. Andrew Vincent. Brandon Johnson, Eric Frith and Mike Garret led the team in scoring. Hitting the boards were Andy Kelly and Josh Maurer. Kevin Davis, Andy Griggs, Aaron Fortier and Jesse Cappon helped with hustle and solid defense down lhe stretch. Barry County Royal... The Royal team won 33-18 at the Marshall Activity Center last Saturday against Gull Lake. YMCA NEWS YMCA of Barry County­ Adult Indoor Soccer William M Doherty Art at Law . . .8-1-0 Advanced Stone and Tile..................... 5-3-1 Gary’s Hobby Shop............................... 4-4-1 White 0-9-0 Game Results William M Doherty, Alt. at Law 2 vs. Advanced Stone & Tile 9; Gary's Hobby Shop 5 vs White I. YMCA of Barry County 2000 Winter VoUevball Standings W/L Digit..... _____ ______________________ 14-1 Hastings Mfg................................................26-4 V-Tech Systems.......................................... 22-5 True Value ............................. 15-9 Bill’s Safety Service................................ 17-13 Coleman Agency........................................ 8-16 Flexfab................................................. 6-18 Wolverines................................. ................... 5-16 Lon Lefanty State Farm Insurance....... 6-21 Cordray Construction................................4-20 Dimond 4 points. Cain led the team in rebounding with 6 caroms. Brian McKeough. Doug Peterson and Mead all had 4 rebounds. 7th Grade Girls... Hastings seventh grade girls team completed its season last Saturday in the Kalamazoo Courthouse League with a second game Arnie topped the team with 12 points including a three-pointer, Terrel had 10, Peck 6, Katie Lawrence 4, Jacobs 4, Keeler 4, Greenfield 3. Komstadt 1 and Wear had 1 point. Rebounders were Terrel with 10 boards. Anna Lawrence with 7, Keeler with 6. Katie Lawrence with 5. Jacobs with 5. Komstadt with 5, Arnie with 3 and Peck with 3 caroms. Keeler made 4 steals, Greenfield had 3 steals and Katie Lawrence dished out 3 assists. Girls Royal Blue... The sixth grade Hastings team lost last Saturday to Gull Lake 49-34. Brooke Pierce scored 11 points, Jodi Jolley 8, Abbey McKeough 7, Deanna Hill 2. Kelly Wilson 2, Emily Haney 2 and Krystal Pond 2 points. Devin Pierson, Alli Bryans and Natalie Pennington all hustled on defense. 3rd and 4th Grade Gold... The Hastings eagers again needea overtime .to edge Portland ”B" 19-17 and solid defense was the key. Stephen Tolger led the Gold with 6 points, Eric Haney had 4 (including two clutch points in overtime). Ryan Vogel 3 Chris DeVries 2 and Michael Steele sealed the Hastings triumph with a big hoop in overtime Gary Pleyte and Dylan Bowman also helped to contain a potent Portland squad. The Gold also edged Lansing Waverly's "A" team 13-12. Vogel and Tolger led lhe victors with 3 points apiece, while Haney, Bowman and Justin von der Hoff each added one bucket. Vogel secured the win with a free throw he sank in overtime. Scott Wilson, Kyle McNerny and Dylan McKay executed the offense with pinpoint passes. All-Stars’ defense a key The Hastings seventh grade Ali-Slars defeated St Philip's eighth grade basketball team in Sunday action at the MAC. 30-9. Hastings played tenacious defense, holding its opponents to a single point in each of the first two quarters. St. Philip tallied three jniinis in the third frame and four points in the final stanza. Ali Cooney, Kelsey Howell and Halie Terrel each scored 6 points lo lead the All-Stars. Katrina Jacobs scored 4 points, while Jaime Fisher, Kayla Arnie, Heidi Wear and Betsy Acker each added 2 joints. The rebounding effort was led by Howell's 9 caroms. Arnie had 5, Acker 4. Katie Lawrence 4 and Terrel 4. Wear also made 2 assists, while Acker had 3 steals, Lawrence 3 steals, Fisher 2 steals, Arnie 2 steals. Howell 2 steals and Terrel 2 steals. Terrel and Lawrence both blocked a shot as well. The All-Stars play this Sunday at 2:10 p.m. at Harper Creek. In what could be described as a marathon of an event, lhe Lakewood High School varsity volleyball team beat all contenders last Saturday to cam first place honors at the Hanover-Horton Tournament. The action began at 8:30 a.m. at Hanover-Horton High School and did not conclude until 9:45 p.m. It was a long day filled with many spikes... blocks... digs... and service aces. And in the championship match, coach Kelli Rowland s Lady Vikings knocked off a solid Ann Arbor Pioneer squad 13­ 15, 15-12, 15-10. Bowlerettes Hamilton Excavating 46.5-33.5; Carlton Center Bulldozing 41-39; Bennett Indus­ tries 39.5-40.5; Kent Oil Co 38.5-41.5; Railroad Street Mill 38.5-41.5; Hecker Agency 36-44. Gooc Games and Series - B Scobey 167; J Mittclstacdt 168-466; J. Hamilton 176-463; J. Gardner 157-456; J. Pettcngill 163. M Dull 180-411. H Cocncn 180-511; B Wilson 159; E Vanasse 181-506 Fridas Night Mixed Cook Jackson 59-25; Viatec 51 1/2-32 12. Ten Pirn, 51-33. Bad Habit II 50-34. Four Cylinders 46 I 2-37 1 2. Brush Works 45-39; No Whiner* 44-40. Beer Me 43 1 2­ 40 I 2; Late Comers 42-42. All But One 42-42. Head’s Out 41-43; Mercy 38-46. We Don’t Care 37-4", Rocky 4 35-49; Ram­ blers 35-49. No Name Yet 33-51. Teddy Bears 32 12-51 I 2. The Scouts 28-56 Ladies Good Games and Series - T Pennington 196-508. L Lawson 174-479; S. Haight 181; K Coses 176; L. Bamum 210-571. L Gray 128. S Keeler 190; R Lydv 180. G Meancy 181. A Keillor 165. H Hasdcn 174. M Martin 168-495. S VanDenburg 231-659. S McKee 237-639 Mens Good Games and Series - H Pen­ nington 237-629. B Madden Jr 217; M Lauson 174; J Dnser 202-536. R Roush 19”. J Barnum 209. C Gray 194-529. E Keeler 212; M. Madden Sr. 189; K Meancy 204-547; S Sanborn 213-547; J. Lancaster 180, J Jacobs 187. M Kasmsky 233-592; C Martin 197-54°, M McKee 205; J. Smith 189; B. Falccner 174; A. Taylor 268­ 622, B Keeler 200 Saturday Majors Boys High Game and Series - C Purdum 215-204. B Kirby 177-487. P Henney 166-467; N. Wnght 155-437. J. Smith 172­ 414; J Butler 138-406 Boys Good Games - B. Roach 155; B. Huss 146; D. Lusty 143; J Shocbndge 143; B Fems 142; A Windes 140. T Kirby 132; J. McKee 130; L. Laubaugh 119; J. Goggins 118; L Smith 128 Giris High Game and Series - T. Huss 143-350; C. Shellenbarger 123-342; A Mam 123-330. M Butler 122-323 Giris Good Games - D. Wnght 117; K. Wait 58; J. Shocbndge 69. Wednesday P.M. Misfits 53-31; Hair Care 49 I 2-30 12; Nash Chiro 46 1.2-37 1/2; Nash ”5” Plus 45; Eye and Ent 44 1/2-39 I 2; Seeber s 41­ 43. Lifestyles 35-49; Mace's Ph. 35-45; Girrbach’s 34-50; R R St Mill 32 12-51 I 2 High Games and Series - J. Kasmsky 177-440; M. Snow 158-432; B Johnson 150-428. B Norns 154-418; M Dull 150­ 404 B Moore 161-408. R Kuempel 170­ 401; D. Bums 150-428. L Elliston 199. C Watson 182. E. UInch 174; S. Pennington 178; R Murphy 166. B Smith 160. D Botimer 148; J.G. Feir493 Thursday Mixed King Pins 56 12; Varneys 47; Oops 46. Red Eyes 41. Just Us 40; Goon Squad 33 1/2; Brown and Sons Excav. 33; Question Marks 33; Hastings Boul 31; Middle Lak­ ers 28. Bull Dogs 9. Who's Up 4 Men’s Good Games and Series - J. Hansen 196-555. B Kirby 192-549; M Zimmerman 188-511; T. Peake 18"’-48O; S Faunce 181-479; C. Leonard 148-426. F. Wagner 151 Women’s Good Games and Series - H Senice 180-499 M Taylor 182-480. I ruthruflF 172-475; M Hodges 161-470. R Brown 145-385. C Etts 131-342. b Ander­ son 126-342. J Anderson 95-2?2; T Clark 169; S Broun 157. S Teuncssen 149; C Suinkunas 141. C Sen ice 135 To reach lhe championship finals, Potterville defeated Caledonia 15-7, 13­ 15. 15-9, while Kalamazoo Christian won over Hamilton 15-13, 12-15, 15-9. The host Panthers placed third out of four teams in its pool with a 2-4 record. Delton beat Bellevue 15-4, 16-14, lost lo Hamilton 15-4, 15-11 and dropped a 15-3, 15-9 match to Potterville. Potterville finished first in the pool, Hamilton second and Bellevue was fourth. Kalamazoo Christian finished first in lhe other pool with Caledonia ending up second, Middleville third and Vicksburg placing fourth. Caledonia split with Middleville 15-5, 6-15. split with Kalamazoo Christian 15­ 10. 11-15 and beat Vicksburg 15-8, 15­ 10. Middleville lost to Kalamazoo Christian 15-7, 15-8, split with Caledonia and split with Vicksburg 6-15, 15-10. A pair of Fighting Scot spikers look to make a block at last Saturday's tournament held at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Young helps Liberty to winning hoop start The Liberty University women's basketball team won 12 of its first 18 games and a former Saxon is helping to make Flames' season a success. Rachel Young, a sophomore guard for lhe college team, has scored 74 points in 17 of the 18 games for a 4.4 average. Young plays an average of 20.5 minutes per game. Young also has pulled down 35 rebounds, dished out 29 assists and made 21 steals. Her season high for points was an eight point contest against Boise Stale on Dec. 7 . 1999 Young was named lo the 1999 Big South All-Rookie team, playing in 28 games and starling five. In her first year. Young shot 50 percent or better 14 times and had four or more rebounds seven times. Liberty's 12-6 record overall includes a 4-1 record in the Big South. Long day ends well for Lakewood's spikers • BOWLING SCORES • Sunday Night Mixed Thunder Alley 48; Sunday Snoozers 47; Matnx 45; Red Dog 44; AII-4-Fun 44; Lucky Strikes 43; 4 Horsemen 41; Double K’s 40 1/2; B S era 38 1/2. Happy Hookers 38 1/2; We’re OK 36. Thee Froggcrs 35; Fr.ends 33; Rock Bottom 32 1/2; Bud Light 21. Womens High Games and Series - S. VanDenburg 213-568. K Becker 201-563; L. Barnum 201-536; J Buckner 181-497; D Gray 164-487, S Snider 165-471; S Cross 166-455; L Boze 172-432; C Rosa 129-537; D Snyder 198; M Simpson 188; D Dutcher 169; K. Freeman 167; A. Churchill 152. Mens High Games and Series - J. Bar­ num 223-612; S Kral Iman 204-572; B Rentz 199-563; J Delaat 229-550; K Hammontrec 209-545; J Smith 179-524; B Fal­ coner 204-514. C Shook 206-512. D Dutcher 192-492; B Hubbell 268; C Pen­ nington 236; M. Snyder 214; M. Cross 209; J James 191; R. Snyder 184; E. Gates 153. DELTON... Continued from page 14 Senior Citizens Wieland 55 5-24 5; Nash 48-32; Hall 47­ 33; Jcsick 47-33; Woodmansee 46-35; Kuempel 44 5-35.5. Schlachter 43-37; No One Senior 41.5-38.5; Brewer's 41.5-38.5; Snyder 40.5-39.5; Fnend 37-43; Moucoulis 37-43. M-M's 36-44; Girrbach’s 34 5-45 5; Lethcoc 32-48 Women’s High Game - P. Mulford 173; S Pennington 158; E. Mesccar 161; C. Stu­ art 168. M Wieland 179 . G Denny 177; B Moore 165. J. Kasmsky 158; H. Service 157; I Girrbach 167. S. Meml 197 Women’s High Series - P. Mulford 453; M. Wieland 484; G. Denny 489; F Girrbach 477; S. Merrill 484 Men’s High Game - D Hall 155; K. Schantz 157; W. Birman 205; R. Schlachter 166, W. Woodmansee 180; G. Forbcy 176; C Haywood 164; M. Schondclmaycr 172; J. Mercer 185; D Stuart 169; D. Adgate 179; G Waggoner 160. C. Jcsick 178; B Terry 175. Men’s High Series - W’. Birman 564; W. Woodmansee 474; G. Forbcy 459; J. Mercer 475; D Stuart 469; B Adgate 487; C. Jcsick 482. B. Terry 461 Lakewood is now 47-5 on the season and is currently ranked fifth in Class B. The Lakewood day started with pool play (Gold Division) triumphs over Blissfield 15-0, 15-1. Coldwater 15-12. 15-3 and Harper Creek 15-4, 13-15 and 15-11. Rowland said the three-game match versus Harper Creek helped her team to realize that "they couldn’t let up." In power pool, the blue and white won for the first time on the day against Pioneer 15-10, 15-7 and then powered past Adrian. 15-7, 15-6. Lakewood met up with Harper Creek again in the quarterfinals and had an easier go of it the second time around, 15-7, 15­ II. In lhe semifinals, the Lady Vikings matched hits with lhe host Hanover squad and won in two straight games. 15-9, 15­ 8. "It was hard play and we had io be consistent," Rowland said. "The extra weight lifting and the practices really paid off." Emotions played a very big part in helping Lakewood to capture top honors. And it wasn't just the players' emotions either, but also the enthusiasm given by the many Lakewood fans who showed up at Hanover to provide some valuable encouragement "We keep focusing on the emotional part of lhe game," Rowland said. "The fans helped in keeping us emotionally Ashley Frost played through injury, while Keagan Krauss, Shawna Buche and Stacey Carpenter all came off lhe bench and gave the Lady Vikings solid efforts. Frost had 57 service points and 15 aces, Amanda Blough 39 service points, 9 aces and 147 assists, Jill Benschoter 17 blocks, 56 kills, Stephanie Maciasz 55 kills, Katherine Shellenbarger 37 kills and Audra Love 24 kills, 14 blocks and 59 digs. “Shellenbarger played very, very well and Love was wonderful on defense," Rowland said. Blough's efforts also didn't go unnoticed as lhe Lakewood coach said that her setter is having a great season and is on pace to break her personal record for assists in a campaign. Lakewood will play al LCC tonight (Thursday, Feb. 3) and at the Belding Tournament on Saturday (Feb. 5). BCC beats Family Alter The Barry County Christian basketball team defeated Family Aller 76-60 in basketball action on Tuesday night. Adam Winegar scored 29 points and Josh Lamphere had 18. The victory improved the Eagles' season record to 10-2. up." Tuesday Mixed Friends 16-8; The Misfits 15-9; Al & Pete’s 15-9. TVCCU 13 5-105. Advanced Commercial Printers 12-12; Hastings Bowlers 11.5-12.5; Consumers Concrete 10-14. Plumbs 7-17 .Men’s High Games & Series M. Christiansen 199; K. Phenix 224-597; P Scobey 215; D Clements 189-462; L. Burch 198-515. D Malynetk 210-582; G. Hause 235. Women’s High Games & Series - S. Bou man 190-486. D Sen ice 172-470; C. O’Keefe 210-510. Monday Mixers T M Lassies 54. B & R Testing 53; Bud­ weiser 48; Deucy ’s Auto Body 45 5. Hast­ ings Boul 45.5. Rowdie Girls 45; Kelley 's Keglers 43 5; Basket Babes 41; Whispenng Waters 40. Girrbach’s 38. Gutter Gals 32.5. High Gaines & Series - C Hayward 188-495 I) Mays 182-482; S Lancaster 204-513. C Earner 190-490. J Carpenter 197-445. T Chase 175. T Dewitt 139-396; S Purdum 184-545. R Pitts 153. B Anders 178-509. C Rosa 143-366. B Johnson 164-472. D Dutcher 172-472; C Allen 142-365. L Perry r0-440; K Cmey 187. R Shapiev 190; L. Fnend 149; D. Davis 193-498. D Kelley 186-514 Knights of Columbus Crown Free Throw Champions... Nine boys and girts from Hastings, ages 8-14, wen, local champions ol the 2000 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship and have earned the right to compete at the district level. Sarah Heuss was the 8-9-year-old girls' champion and Bobby Steinke was the winner of the 8-9-year-old boys' division. In the 10-year-old bracket. Alexandra Rugg was the girls' champion and Justin von der Hoff was the boys' champion Eleven-year-old winners were Brooklyn Pierce and Stephen Peurach, the 13-year-old champions were Maeghan Johnston and Derek Caldwell and the 14-year-old boys' champion was Josh Bemheisel. Each ol the winners will compete in the district competition Feb. 12 in Otsego with an eye toward moving onto the state and international levels. Pictured are (front row, from left) Bobby Steinke. Sarah Heuss. Alexandra Rugg. Justin von der Hoff: (back row) Knights of Columbus representative David Flood, Brooklyn Pierce, Stephen Peurach. Maeghan Johnston, Derek Caldwell and Josh Bemheisel. (Photo provided) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 3. 2000 - Page 15 Hastings Mfg. faces lawsuit from retirees The Hastings Manufacturing Company has announced that a complaint has been filed against the company in the U.S. Dis­ trict Court for the Western Distnct of Honest Abe visits Northeastern Students at Northeastern Elementary were able to hear about Abe Uncoin's lite straight from the horse's mouth Friday when Honest Abe himsett showed up at the school to talk about his childhood, career as a lawyer, and years spent as President of the United Stales Lincoln was actually Sylvan Lake resident Gregg Zellen, who travels around the state for Mobile Ed Productions putting on shows called ’The Living Abe Lincoln.' In the show, which lasted approximately 45 minutes. Zellen gave little-known information about Lincoln's lite. For example. Zellen told how Lincoln won a civil suit that had been filed against him even before he became a lawyer, and told about how a mischievous young Tad Lincoln dressed up in a Motto, or sw. B. adMMd M rw mongagt on No vambrn 19.1996 by Donald J. Salisbury and Tam Salisbury, as mortgagor to Fnt National Bank of Michigan, as mortgages, tor the property com­ monly known as 11 Pike Road, Defton, Ml and legally described as Township of Hope a parcel of land m the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. T2N. R9W. deerxibed as piaaed m foa Ptat of Dmna Shores, ra recorded in Lfoer 5 of Piets of page 24. m me ottce of the Register of Deeds tor Barry County. Michigan, thence South i«6' East 33.00 toot to the cen»eri<ne of Guernsey Lake Rd . sad oentortme also being the East and West 1/4 fine of said Section 20. thence North 89*45 West along too East and West 1/4 tee a ctetance of 261 50 tost; thence North 1*6' West. 407 00 toot; thence Souto 80*45 East. 261 50 toot to toe West bne of said Pike Road; thence Souto 1<8*. East, stong sato Wsst fine 374.00 toot to toe pomt of bagmnmg. is in itofautt The mortgage was recorded on December 17, 1996 m toe office of the register of deeds tor Barry County, Michigan, in book 681 on mortgages on page 90. The amount darned to be due and unpaid on the date ot tois notice a 827.896 90 m pnnc<>ai and $1,067.80 in interest No legal or equitable pro­ ceeding has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part c4 toe debt, secured by the mortgage, and the power of sale contained <n toe mortgage .s now in effect by reason of the default Notice is now given that on March 17. 2000. at 1 p.m., al toe front door of the courthouse in the Cty of Heating*. Barry County Michigan, there wit be offered for safe and sold to the highest bid­ der. at public sale, tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on the mortgage, togetoer wth the legal costs and charges of sale, mdudmg an attorney toe of $200 00 provided by law and in toe mortgage, toe lands and property mentioned ’hove The length of the redemption period wV be 3 months from date of sale. Dated 1 28-00 Bv Mortoaoee Joseph L Zande 'PS7845) P.O Box 4010 East Lensing. Mi 46826 (517)333-7718 (2-24) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon made m toe conditions of a mortgage made by Brftie M Hayes a tmgte woman (origmal mortgagors) to negater Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 19. 1988 and recorded on May 21. 1996 «i Uber I0l22*o. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there « claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum at FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY NINE AND 98100 dollars ($56,759.98) mdudmg interest at 11.000% per annum Adfustobie rate mortgage Interest rate may change 6/1 of eacn year Under toe power of sate comamed m sad mortgage and the statute n such case made and prowled notice ra hereby given that said mort­ gage wfl be foreclosed by a saie of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubbe venue at too Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on March 16. 2000 Said premises we situated m TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County Michigan and are de­ senbed as: The West 1/2 of Lots 21 and 22 of Sundago Park according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats. Page 71. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which ease the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated February 3. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 246 593 1300 Trod & Trott. PC. Attorney* and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suae 100 Bigham Farms. Mi 48025 Fie 4200010556 Hawks (3/2) military uniform and ordered all the guards out of the White House. Michigan. The complaint, which is seeking class­ action status, alleges that the company breached its collective bargaining agree­ ments with retirees by improperly modify­ ing their health care benefits. An attorney has filed lhe complaint on behalf of three retired union workers. Margaret Greenfield, Evelyn Curtis Hecht and William Pickard. “As previously disclosed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commis­ sion, wc have been in talks with those retirees and their counsel to resolve this issue for more than two years,” said Andrew Johnson, co-CEO of Hastings. “Unfortu­ nately, wc have been rebuffed in our attempts to reach a resolution that is equi­ table to retirees, yet balances our current situation as a company. "We are deeply disappointed that this sit­ uation could not have been resolved with­ out turning to the courts. We intend to vig­ orously defend Hastings Manufacturing and do what’s right for our 451 current employees, our shareholders, customers, suppliers - and our retirees" Hastings Manufacturing expects the liti­ gation will have no immediate impact on the day-to-day operations of the company as more fully described in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. If the plaintiffs* position pre­ vails, it is anticipated that this proposal, if implemented, would have a material adverse effect on both future results of operations of the company and its future cash flow. • Hastings Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer and marketer of piston rings and specialty tools under the Hastings brand, and additives for engines, transmis­ sions. cooling systems and fuel systems under the Casite brand. Keep friends and relatives “IN TOUCH” with their hometown. Give them a subscription to The Hastiangs BANNER. Call 945-9554 HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hope Township Planning Commission writ conduct a public hearing upon the following described matters on Thursday. February 10.2000. at 7:30 p.m. at the Hope Township Haff on M-43 between Schultz and Head Lake Roads wrthm Hope Township The Hem(s) to be considered at the public hearing consist of the toffowmg 1 The amendment of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map so as to rename the -RL-T Zoning Distnct Smgte Famffy Residential Lake' to the “RL Zoning District Single Family Residential Lake' zoning classification 2 The repeal of Article IX of the Hope Township Zoning Ordnance so as to etanmate the “RL-2 Zoning District Smgte and Two-Family Residential Lake* zoning classification 3 The amendment of toe Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map so as to delete aN ref­ erences to the “RL-1' Zonmg Distnct Smgte Farnky Residential Lake* and/or the “RL-2 Zonmg Dieted Single and Two-Farmfy Ftosidonbai Lake* zoning ctasaificabons and substitute m their place reference to the “RL Zoning Distnct Smote Famffy Residential Lake' zoning classification 4 The toffowmg land in Land Section 8 of Hope Township ts proposed to be rezoned A. All land bordered on the west and southwest by Saggio Road, on the north by Little Pine Lake Hoed, on the east by Uttte Pine Lake and on toe southeast by the southeast border of Saggio s Pine Lake Park Plat, as foltows (ifThe platted portion. Saggio's Pine Lake Parte a.id Kams Landing, from "RL-2* to "RL-1’. (2) The unplatted portion, from toe “AR Zoning Distnct Agncuffure and Rural Residential' to *RL r. B Tax identification parcel no 008-003-00 adfotnmg the southeast tip ot Saggio's Pine Lake Park from 'AR* to ‘RL-1’ C Meaenbech Ptat and the land south of foal plat that is bordered on toe souto by toe souto line of tax *dentification parcel no 006-006-60. on the east by Head Lake and Mersenbach Dnve. on toe west and northwest by Uttte Pm Lake (1) The platted portion. Weisenbach Plat, from ‘RL-2* to *RL-1*. (2) The unplatted portion south of Wasenbach Plat, from ‘AR* to -RL-1*. DAI land bordered on the west by Weisenbach Plat and Weisenbach Drive and Uttte Pme Lake, on the north by Little Pine Lake Road, on the east and south by Head Road and Head Late.and on the southwest oy Weisenbach Dnve. from *AR* to the proposed *RR* Rural Residential Zoning District 5 The toffowing land m Land Section 9 of Hope Township is proposed to be rezoned: A Westview Plat on the southeast shore of Head Lake, from ‘AR* to *RL-1*. B The unplatted parcels on toe northeast shore of Head Lake accessed by King Dnve, being tax identification parcel no 009-013-00 on the souto and parcel no 009-015-00 on the west, bordered on the souto by Heed Lake and the east-west 1M tone of Section 9. on toe west by the north-south 1/8 line of toe northwest IM of Section 9. on the-ngHh and east by the 72.5 acre tax identification parcel no 009-009-00. from ’AA* to *RL-1\ >r C The parcels bordered on the north by the east-west 1/4 line of Section 9. on the east by WNuns Road, on the west by Head Lake, on toe south by Hifftop Drive and Westview Plat, from -AR' to toe proposed “RR Rural Residential Zoning District' 6 The following land in Land Section 15 of Hope Township « proposed to be rezoned A. The unrecorded plat of Kenyon's Oakgrove Plat located along toe north safe of Long Lake, from -RL-2- to -RL-1* , B The unplatted parcels on Dogwood Drive ranging from tax identification parcel no 015-051­ 00 on the northeast through tax identification parcel no 015-037-00 on the west, bordered on me south and east by Long Lake, on toe west by toe west section tee. and on toe north by Camp Mchawana. torn *RL-2* to "RL-1*. C.The following described property bordered on the northwest by Long Lake, on the southeast and south by tax identification parcel nos. 015-001-00 and 015-029-00, and on the west by the west section line; (1) The unplatted parcels along Souto Shore Drive ranging from tax identification parcel no. 015-018-00 on the east torough parcel no 015-024-00 on the west from -RL-2" to *RL1’. (2) Casa-dei-Mar Ptat inducting toe portion of tax identification parcel no 015-029-00 along both sides of Souto Shore Drive, with toe depth bong the same as the general depth of Looming parcels tor 300' on either side of this parcel, from “RL-2* to *RL-1* 7 The following land in Land Section 16 of Hope Township is proposed to be rezoned: A The unplatted parcels along toe north u<te of Long Lake on Dogwood Dnve ranging from tax .omtification parcel no 016-012-00 on the east through parcel no 01 B017-00 on the mm. bordered on the east by the east section tine, on the souto by Long Lake, and on the west and north by Camp Wichawana. from 'RL^F to ‘RL-1’. B Land along the north sate of Long Lake consisting of Oak HN Resort and accompanying unplatted parcels bordered on the north by Camp Wichawana. on the southeast by Long Lake, on the west by toe north-south 1/4 line and Wiffuns Road, from *RL-2* to *RL-1’. C Colvin's Ptai along the north side d Long Late, from *RL-2* to *RL-1‘ D The toffowmg land along the souto sate of Long Late Casa-del-Ma Plat and Acker s Plat and toe unplatted parcels located between these two plats along Souto Shore Drive and toe Superwsor’s Plat of Acker Point, aff of whteh are bordered on toe northwest by Long Late, on toe southeast by tax identification parcel no 016-001-00, on the souto by the south sec­ tion line, and on the east by the east section tine, from •RL-2' to "RL-1* E Unplatted parcels located on toe north side of Long Late bordered on the south and west by WoodUmd Drive m Coten'a Ptat on foe east by Woodtand Dnve of Hmewood Ptat. and on the north by rtne Road These properties are proposed to be rezoned from 'AR' to *RL1* except tor tax identification parcel no 016-006-00. whch is proposed to be rezoned from 'AR" to the proposed 'RR' zone F Tax Ktentificabon parcel no. 016-002-00 located befterd Lot 1 of Acker's Ptat. from *AR‘ to "RL-1* 8 The toffowmg land m Land Section 17 of Hope Township is proposed to be rezoned: A The Supervisor s Plat of Techland located on the north and east shores of Utile Guernsey Late, from -RL^ to -RL-1* B The unplatted parcels bordered on the north by Keiter R >ad. on the south by Little Guernsey Late, on the west by the west section line and on toe east by Techland Plat, from 'RL-2* to ■RL-r. C Diana Shores Ptat located along the south shore of Little Guernsey Late, from *RL-2* to •RL-f D Unplatted land on the souto and east shore of Uttte Guernsey Lake tor a depth of 300' from the shore, lying between Diana Shores Plat m Land Section 20 and Techland Ptat m Land Section 17. from -RL-2* to “RL-1*. 9 The toffowmg land m Land Section 18 of Hope Township ts proposed to be rezoned A. Sunny Shore Plat located on the north shore of Uttte Guernsey Late, from "RL-2* to "RL1* B Land bordered on the north by Kefter Road, on the south by Uttte Guernsey Late, on the east by Lot 11 of Sunny Shore Plat and on toe west by the west line of tax identification par­ cel no 018-007-23. from "AR" to -RL-1* C Tax Ktentificabon parcel nos 018-013-00 and 018-014-00 lying along toe north shore of Uttte Guernsey Like, bordered on the north by Keffer Road, on toe east by the east section (me. on the souto by Little Guernsey Late, and on toe west by Lot 1 of Sunny Shores Pte!, from -AR' to -RL-1* D Lots 28. 36. 37. 38 of Oikndge Shores Plot, as well as that portion of Lot 27 of Oakridge Shores Ptat located m Laxl Section 18. from toe “MHP Zonmg Distnct Wotxte Home Park or Plat' zoning ciassificahcn to "RL-1* 10 The following land tn Land Section 19 ot Hope Township ts proposed to be rezoned A Those portions of Oakndge Shores Plat and Bater-Haas Plat located m Land Section 19 of Hope Township, from *RL-2* to *RL-1* 11 The toffowmg land in Land Section 20 of Hope Township ts proposed to be rezoned A Guernsey H^hiands Plat and those portions ot Oakndge Shores Plat Baka-Haas Ptat and Diana Shores Ptat located m Land Section 20. from "RL-2* to *RL-1* B All other land tying between Pike Road and Lakesite Dnve not m ttie plats referenced in item "A* >mme<tiately above This land is bordered on toe west by toe west section line and Lakeside Drive on the east by PAe Road on the north by Diana Shores Plat and Pike Road and on toe souto by Guernsey Lake road, from "AR" to "RL-1* C Tax identification parcel nos 020-030-00. 020-030-10 020-030-20. 020-031-10. 020-036­ 00. and 020-037- 00 bordered on toe north by Uttte Guernsey Lake, on tie northwest by D-.ana Shores Plat, on the west by Pike Road on the south by Guernsey Lake Road, and on the east by the north-south 1/4 line of the northwest 1/4 of Land Section 20 (excluding tax identification parcel no 020-031-00). from ‘AR* to *RL-1* D AM land bordered on the north by Guernsey Lake Road, on the east by M-43 Highway, on the west by Cloverdale Lake, and on toe souto by the Charles E Kingsbury Park Plat, from -AR* to RL-f E The land bordered on the west by Igowild Plat, on the north by Long Lake and a portion of ^owild Plat, on the south by Guernsey Lake Road and Cloverdate Plat and the CK4S Trail, and on the east by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources access to Long Lake from 'AR' to ‘RL-1' F Tax tdentifcation parcel no 020-040-00 bordered on the north by Kingsbury Plat, on the south by Cloverdate Road on the west by Cloverdale Lake and on the east by M-43 Highway from ‘AR* to 'RL-1* Unplatted parcels on toe north side of Long Lake bordered on toe west by Northwood Plat and Northwood Drive, on the east by Longview Ptat and Hurt Drive, on toe north by Head Road, and on toe south by Long Lake, from 'AR* to RL-1*. H. Tax identification parcel no 020 005-00 bordered on toe south by Ctoverdate Plat, on toe north by the CKAS Trail. on toe east by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources access to Long LNte. and on the west by the extension of east kne of Lot 34 of Ctoverdate Ptat to CKAS Tra? from *AR* to the proposed "RR* zone I Tax identification parcel nos 020-038-05. 020-050-00 and 020-051-00, that portion of no 090­ 001-00 not m Ctoverdate Ptat. 020-050-10. 020-039-50. 02CMJ39-00 020XJ38-20 bordered on the west by M-43 Highway, on the north by Ctoverdate and Sayles Addition to Ctoverdate Plats, on the south by Ctoverdate Road, on the east by tax Ktentificabon parcel no 020-038-00, from *AR* to the proposed *RR* zone J Land bordered on the west by Head Road, on the east by Long Late, on the souto by Guernsey Late Road, on the southsast by igowfid Ptat and on ths north and northeast by Northwood Drive, from 'AR* to the proposed 'RR* zone K. Kingsbury Ptat, Northwood Plat and Longview Point Ptat. from *RL-2* to *RL-1*. L S<?*> Adcteon to Ctoverdate Ptat from *RL-2* to the “C-1' Zonmg Distnct General Commerort* zoning classification M. Tax identification parcel no 020-004-00 and that portion of tax identification parcel no 090029­ 00 described as bordered on the north by Ctoverdate Ptat. on the west by Saytes Addition to Ctoverdate Ptat. on the east by the east section line, on the south by east-west IM fine of the southeast quarwr of Land Section 20. from 'AR* to *C-1*. 12. The foltowing land m Land Section 21 of Hope Township is proposed to be rezoned: A. The unplatted parcels and the gap from tax Ktentificabon parcel no 021-006-00 bordered on foe north by Long Late, on the south by tax Ktentificabon parcel nos 021-006-00 oxi 021-011-00, and on the east by the east Imo of the northwest 1/4 of Land Section 21. from -RL-2* to -RL-V. B The unplatted parcels bordered on the north by M-43, on the east by north south 1M fine of Land Section 21. on the south by Late 21. on too west by north-south IM fine of the south­ west IM ol Land Section 21. mdudmg an extension of said fine to M-43. from 'AR* to toe proposed ‘RR* zone C The unplatted parcels on toe south side ot Late 21 bordered on toe west by the north-south 1M tee of Land Section 21. on the south by Ctoverdate Road, the north and south by tax identification parcel no 021-005-00. from *AR* to the proposed "RR* zone 13 The toffowmg tend m Land Section 22 of Hope Township is proposed to be rezoned A. The unplatted parcels bordered on the east by Watters Road and Bawker Lake, on the south by the east-west 1/4 fine of Land Section 22. on the west by the north-south 1/4 tee of Land Section 22, and on the north by Horseshoe Late, from ‘AR* to foe proposed "RR* zone B. The unplatted parcels bordered on foe north by Bawter Late and Watthor Ptat. on the east by the east section line of Land Section 22. on the south by Ctoverdate Road, on the west by Watters Road and Bawker Late and the channel from Bawker Late, from *AR‘ to the pro­ posed *RR* zone 14. The following tend in Land Section 28 ot Hope Township is proposed to be rezoned: A. The unpbttted parcels in Land Section 28 located along the north side of Cordes Road bor­ dered on the west by west section fine, on the southeast by Roy K Cg. des Subdivision No 1. on foe south and southwest by Cordes Road, on the north by tax identification parcel nos. 028-011-00.028-011-10.028-010-20 and 028-010-00, and bordered on foe northeast by tax identification no. 028-012-30, and bordered on the east by tax identification parcel no. 028­ 012-40. from ‘AR* to -RL-1* 15 The toffowmg land in Land Section 29 of Hope Townsfsp is proposed to be rezoned A Land generaffy described as bordered on the west by M-43. on foe north by Moose Lodge Drive, on the east by tax identification parcel no 029014-00. and on the south by unplat­ ted parcels fronting on Waffdorff Road, from ‘AR* to *RL-1* 16. The following land in Land Section 30 of Hope Township is proposed to be rezoned: A. Tax identification parcel nos 300-001 -01. 300-002-60. 300-080-00 and gaps ol land m foot vicinity bordered on the south by Trails End. on the west by Rees Road, and on the erst by tax identification parcel no 030-002-80. from ’AR’ to ’’RL-1”. B. Tax identification parcel no. 315-180-10 at foe end of Trails End on south side bordered on the north by Trails End. on the east by the east section fine, on the west and south by tax identification no 315-180-00, from *AR* to *RL-1‘. C. That portion of tax identification parcel no. 230-028-00 at foe southwest end of Oak Openings Ptat that is outside of the ptat and is bordered on the east by Oak Openings Ptat. and on foe south, north and west by tax Ktentificabon parcel no 030-001-50, from *AR* to ■RL-1*. L Stevens Wooded Acres Plats No 1 and 3. and Oak Openings Ptat. from *RL-2* to *RL-1* E. Tax Ktentificabon parcel no 030-004-35 whch is bordoed on the west and south by Nadal Road, on the east and north by tax identification parcel no 030-004-10, from 'AR* to *RLr. F The parcels bordered on the south by Woods Traff, on foe northeast by Traff s End. on the west by an unnamed late and on the north by tax identification parcel no. 300-048-00. from •AR* to-RL-V. 17 The toffowmg land in Land Section 32 of Hope Township is proposed to be rezoned A. Tax identification parcel nos 032-009-00. 032-011-00 and 032-012-00 bordered on the north by First Addition to Eddy's Beach Ptat on the west by Waff Late, and on the south and east by tax identification parcel no 032-010-00. from 'AR' to RL-1’ B Tax Ktentificat-on parcel nos. 2554X12-00. 255-002-50.120-0124X) bordered on the north by Beechwood Drive, on the northwest and west by Cherry Lane. on the east by foe east sec­ tion tee. and on foe south by tax identification parcel no. 032-0104)0, from "AR* to "RL-f. 18. The following land in Land Section 33 of Hope Township is proposed to be rezoned A Tax identification parcel nos 2554)02-00 2554)01-50. 2554X11-60. 2554X114X). 2504146­ 00, 2504147-00 and 2504M84X) described generally as bordered on the north by Beechwood Drive, on foe west by the west section line, on the east by Eddy Road, and on the south and west by tax identification parcel no 0334)03-00. from 'AR* to *Ru-l* B Tax Ktentificabon parcel nos 250412000. 25000400 and 25001400 and foe northern­ most 231' of tax identification parcel no 0334)074X1 described as 231' south from Eddy's Addition to Pottawottarme Park Ptat south of Harrington Road, bordered on foe east by the east tee of southwest 1/4 of Land Section 33. on the west by north-south 1M line of south­ west 1M of Land Section 33. and on foe south by tax ktentificabon parcel no 033-007-00. from "AR" to’RL-1* . C The parcel identified as 'Gap-Eddy Estate* on the 1999 parcel map from Barry County Mappmg Department, described generally as bordered on the west by Eddy Road, on the north by Eddy's Addition to Pottawottamie Park, on the east by north-south 1M line of the southwest 1M of Land Section 33. and on the south by east-west 1M tee of Section 33. from •AR* to-RL-1* 19 The toffowmg land in Land Section 34 of Hope Township ts proposed to be rezoned: A The land m Land Section 34 generally described as bordered on the north and northwest by B»g Cedar Lake Drive and on the south and east by Big Cedar Lake, and on northeast by foe north, east and west borders of tax identification parcel no 0344H 3-00. from "RL-2* to •RLiV 20 The amendment ot Sections 91 A. 10 ZE. 13 4 C. 13 6 A. 136.C. 136.D 15 3.A. 153 B and 16 4 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance to add reference to the proposed *RR* Rural Residential Zoning District 21 The amendment of the Hope Township Zonmg Map so as to add reference to the proposed 'RR* Rural ResKtenttal Zoning District 22 The amendment of Section 2.1 of foe Hope Township Zoning Ordinance so as to add a defini­ tion of 'Boat Launching FacAties* 23 The amendment of the Hope Township Land, Use Plan so as to add reference to the proposed •RR' Rural Residential Zoning Distnct to foe list of zonmg district classifications encompassed withm the 'RuraT and 'Lake' Land Use Plan classifications G Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing by the Hope Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any t«rre during regular business hours up to the date of foe hearing and may further be recaved by foe Planning Commission at the hearing The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed revisions at or following the public hearing Anyone interested in reviewing the proposed new updated Land Use Plan and proposed Zonmg Ordinance amendments and/or the existing Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Plan pertinent to the above may examine a copy of the same at the Hope Township Hall during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of the hearing and may further examine the same at the public hearing Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Hope Township Clerk Individuals with disables requmng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed betow Sylvia W Forster. Ctefk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S M-43 Highway Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 948-2464 �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 3. 2000 St. Rose lot fort-ified’ with winter fun A mini-village of snow for’5 has emerged on lhe edge of the parking lol at St Rose Catholic Church in Hastings. The snow sculptors are students at St Rose School who spent recess lime last week creating the forts, some with special entrances and exits. Students didn't seem to mind the cold as they piled up snow boulders for lhe walls. A heartwarming touch in the snowy pro­ ject is the fort built by fourth graders in Deb Heuss's class. They named their cre­ ation "Fort John" i* honor of classmate John Feldpausch. who is recovering from a recent snow boarding accident, Heuss said. The children pray daily for John, she added. A double tunnel-type entrance/exrt is a highlight of the fort built by sixth graders in Dtane Bnghton's class. Fifth graders in Sally Dreyer's class at St. Rose School are pictured by the snow tort they created. Fort John’ is the name of the fort built by fourth graders in Deb Heuss's class. The children pray daily for classmate John Feldpausch who was injured in a snow boarding aocktent and students wanted to name the fort after him. Some ot the kindergarten, first and second grade students gathered on the oppos-e side ot the parking lot, inside another fort built by students at St. Rose School. Special Adult Foster Care PRIVATE ROOMS Without Paying Greens Fees To find out how, call: (800) LUNG-USA -HOME AWAY FROM HOME” (616) 948-9433 348 Willitts Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Gov't & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 Third graders in Mary Willison's class had tun making this tort. Price Reduced. SUF MONEY ON WORK COMP RATES! la/L to your Farm Bureau Insurance agent about worker's disability compensation coverage. We've lowered base rates in most classes Save even more with our Safe Workplace program! Call today. 1-800-237-2379 Larry Neil. CLU. CHFC MW SYST&I OF SOmWHEST MOCM. IC For more «ntofm-»t«on <illl SOI 273-4535 or visit our wbvte at www mart comrealty I I Hw>np. Mimosa Phone: MS-MU Uik>ng Your Future More PrtdKtib* �The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 3. 2000 - Page tZ County Board chair will run for state rep. commissioner, is the chairman of Bailey's campaign committee. "After serving on the Board of Commis­ sioners with him for three years, even though we disagreed quite often, we have the same basic philosophies about what government is supposed to be in our lives," Burd said of his reason for heading Bailey s campaign. "I feel that be will be the best choice to carry the conservative message to Lansing." "Jim's not quite as conservative as I am," Burd said, "but he believes the government is there to serve the peoplr. not the other way around." Bailey currently is the committee chair­ man of Bo; Scout Troop 74, a member of the Advisory Board for lhe Hastings Youth Athletic Association, works with church youth groups and coaches third and fourth grade football. He said he isn't active in any local service clubs, but is a member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club. During Jim and Debbie Bailey's 25th anniversary celebration. Jim announced that he will seek the 87th Distnct seat in the Michigan House of Representatives The couple is pictured at left with some of their children during the party. by Elaine Gilbert Asruumt Editor When Jim and Debbie Bailey of Hastings and their 12 children invited friends, rela­ tives and neighboa to attend the couple's 25th anniversary party Iasi Saturday, they said the occasion would include "reflection on the past and announcements for lhe fu­ ture." Some speculated that perhaps the Baileys wen going to announce that a 13th child would be added lo the clan. Debbie said with a laugh. Instead, surrounded by the approximately ISO people who attended the party. Jim Bailey made the brief "official" announce­ ment that he will be a candidate in the Au­ gust primary election for the 87th District seat in the Michigan House of Representa­ tives. The district includes all of Barry County and half of Ionia County. Current State Rep Terry Geiger is not eligible for re-election due to term limits Bailey, a 44-year-old Republican, first mentioned his intentions to seek the seat when speaking al a First Friday Forum in Hastings last spring, but Saturday was the official declaration. Lt. Gary Newell, a Republican and commander of the Hastings Post of lhe Michigan Stale PUk. also is a candidate ^BaSSyS^served as chairman of lhe Barry County Board of Commissioners since he became a commissioner in 1995. He said that with his local government experience and understanding of rural comity needs and local issues, he has "a lot of offer lhe constituents of the distnct." Thai's why he decided to seek the stale of­ fice. he said. His political decision means that his seal on lhe county board will be up for grabs. He currently represents Hastings Charier Township, Precinct 1 of Irving Township and a small portion of Woodland Town­ ship Bailey has been a county resident since the fall of 1988. Originally from Iowa. Bailey moved with his family to Nebraska during his junior year of high school and that’s where he met Debbie. Six months af­ ter he moved lo Mt. Cannel in southern Illinois, he and Debbie were married and lived there for 11 years before moving back to Nebraska for a couple of years. Bailey wd he has been to college several SEWER, cont. from page 5 to pipe locations being mis-cakulated by sewer authority people or contractors." Goyings said. Other pipe spillages had nothing to do with shallow pipes. Row said, because the pipes at those locations were buried at a greater depth than required. One spill this past September, for example, involved pipe located 5 feet, 11 inches under the ground. Another spall, occurring last April, in­ volved pipe that was 5 feet. 7 inches deep. Goyings and Row disputed claims that the sewer ripe laid in the ground is sub­ standard. “The pipes are of good quality." Goyings said. Goyings also said sewage spills won't be harmful to the environment or require tax­ payer money to clean up. (The lake associ­ ation gave as one of its objections to the settlement of the lawsuit the fact that shal­ low pipes could involve heavy costs to re­ bury pipes deeper, fix broken pipes and clean up areas polluted by sewage spills.) “We don’t anticipate much of any envi­ ronmental damage or clcan-up costs related to either pipe spillages or (contaminated) groundwa«er." Goyings said Row said the new sewer system has ac­ tually "cleaned up" those lakes connected to it, reducing the amount of pollution "If there's a spill now and then of 1000 or 200 gallons (of sewage), that's a drop in the bucket of what used to be going to the lakes from the septic systems," lie said. Also, he said, spills have been reported by the authority to the Department of En­ vironmental Quality, but lhe DEQ did not in turn report the spills to the local health department See SEWER, cont. page 19 times. He enrolled as a freshman at what is now a branch of the University of Nebraska and went to work at a metal spinning shop part-time, operating a metal lathe machine. The job soon became a full time endeavor. "I wanted to work with my hands rather than crack the books at that time. Also, I was ready lo get married and just go to work," he said. Bailey worked in an Illinois coal mine for a number of years, starting out in the warehouse and then in the engineering department. Eventually, he became a supervisor after completing the company's leadership training program and taking motivation classes for supervisors. Since then, Bailey said he has been self­ employed for most of the time. He had his own business. J & B Bit Service, buying used oil field drill bits and reconditioning them for resale. Bailey was once a co-owner in a sporting goods store and indoor archery range. Rods and Racks, in southern Illinois. He owned a company called Easy Way in Nebraska. He and his father and several others “held a patent on a product for a loading device for semi-tractor trailers. When wc started that, that's when I moved from Illinois to Nebraska...! was going back and forth between Michigan and Ne­ braska working with the engineers..." '-'FfcatfrMm prampted him to move to Michigan, to make it easier to work on the product, and he became employed in pur­ chasing for Ketchum Machine Co. in Freeport for two years. He also worked for a short time at Dewey's Auto Body in Hastings. He also sold health care products for the Rcxall Co. for a time. He continues to ielp his wife, Debbie, with her round-the-clock business. Deb's Day Care at the Bailey home. Bailey said he hasn't prepared a formal campaign platform. "The position that always comes back on any issue is individual rights. I’m in favor of landowner rights, parental rights, indi­ vidual rights...I’ve seen a Jot of individual rights get taken away on a regular basis. For example, "I look at what happened recently with the legislation on factory farms. They've taken the control away from local government. As far as Tm concerned that's wrong...lf they have township plan­ ning and zoning, that should have been a decision that fell within the township. If they have countywide (zoning), it should be within the county," Bailey said. He expects land use to be an issue that the state will struggle with for a long time and he wants townships or counties to ben­ efit from decisions that are handed down. Bailey also noted that there is some dis­ cussion on the state level to consider tak­ ing away a local board's authority to ap­ prove or deny permits for carrying con­ cealed weapons. He favors continuing such approval on a local level rather than going before a state board. “It’s been that way for a long time and Barry County is not abusing it. Why should that control be taken away from us? Thad's going back to the issue of individual rights," Bailey said. Regarding the proposed school voucher plan. Bailey said the only way he could support the voucher system would be if a safeguard was in place to guarantee funding to keep public schools as strong as possible. I wouldn't take my kids out of public schools." he said if the voucher plan were approved by voters. He said the whole issue may be mute anyway if there aren't enough signatures to place the proposal on the ballot. "Parents should have the right to decide where their children go to school, but we have to maintain the highest quality we can in public schools." he said. He also is a proponent for sufficient funding from the state for local roads, rather than changing the current road for­ mula. "Roads are so important. You can't do anything without good roads." Bailey said. He also believes the state should pay lo­ cal governments to implement any new program that i> state mandated. Tim Burd, a friend and former county Hastings residents Jim and Debbie Bailey are pictured here at their anniversary party with Jim's campaign manager, Tim Burd (right). LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Foreclosure THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made m the cc riitions of a certain Mortgage made by DAN R. CHANDANAJS and JACKLYN R CHANDANAIS hue­ bend and wife. ot I860 West Dowkng Road. Dowling, Michigan 49050. which was assumed by Jason Chandanas. of 1880 West Dowtng Road, by Assumption Agreement dated February 20. 1999, to Conseco Finance Servicing Corpo­ ration FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVIC­ ING CORPORATION, a Michigan corporation of 2505 East Parts, SE. Suite 200. Grand Rapids. Michigan 4954o, dated August 28. 1995. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds fcr the County of Barry tn the State of Michigan on September 12.1995, in Liber 640. Page(s) 59, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date ot Ms Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $74,857.57. and no proceedings leaving been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mort­ gage nas become operative: NOW THEREFORE, notice * hereby given that on February 24. 200G, al 2:00 p.m. on the steps of th® Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for th® County of Barry, there wd be offered for sale and acid to the htghafMMddar. at public sale for the purpose of sa’isfyWg«h»tmounts dt t and unpaid upon said td&Mher interest at 8.96 percent par «MSM*akeasts«>«IMR^ x fees, and any taxes ui'xffiffihnee that sddMort­ gagee, Conseco FKBn'c<> dicing Corporation FKA GREEN TREE FiNANCUL SERVICING CORPORATION, does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premise* are deaeribed in said Mortgage as fotows, to-wt: PARCEL B Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Sec tion 25. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Sec­ tion 25; thence East 814 feet to the Point of Be­ ginning. thence North 440 feet; thence West 374 feet; thence North 440 feet; thence East 440 feet, thence South 880 feet; thence West 66 feet to the Point of Beginning. Hope Township, Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shaft be one (1) year from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. m which case the redemption period shaft be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment, if abandonment occurs after sale Dated January 7. 2000 CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. By: DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 401 Munson Avenue. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 (2/10) Nphcw of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David J Newman, a single man (ongmai mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB Mortgagee, dated May 21. 1998. and recorded on May 26. 1998 m Docu­ ment #1012409. Barry County Records. Michi­ gan. and was assigned by said mortgage® to the COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS WC. an as­ signee by an assignment dated, which was recorded on December 21, 1999. tn Document #1039384, Barry County Records, on which m ongage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof me sum of SIXTY THOUSAND SIX HUN­ DRED FIFTEEN AND 28/100 dollars ($60,615 28). including interest 8t 7 500% per an­ num Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Ml. at 100 p m . on February 24. 2000 Said premises are situated tn VILLAGE OF WOODLAND Barry County Mchigan and are described as A Parcel of Land tn me Northwest 1/4 of sec tion 22. Town 4 North. Range 7 West, described as commencing at a pomt 41 1/2 Rods East of the Northwest corner of said Section 22 as the piace cf beginning, thence East 4 Rods 12 feet 4 1/2 nches thence South 18 1/2 Rods, thence West 4 Rods. 12 feet 4 1/2 inches thence North 18 1/2 Rods to the place of beginning, except the South 94 25 Met thereof The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in whch case the redemphon penod shaft be 30 days from the date of sucn sale Dated January 13. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bmgham Farms Ml 48025 File #991112433 Mustangs (2/10) rtoxtea or Mongage Foreclosure t>3ia THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by James J Boto and Julie J. Bole. Hutb&nl and Wife (origi­ nal mortgagors) to Woodham s Mortgage Corpo­ ration. Mortgagee, dated July 10. 1990. and recorded on July 11 1990 n Uber 502, on Page 208, Barry County Records. Michigan, and re­ recorded on February 2C. 1991 tn Liber 512, Page 03, Barry County Records and was as signed by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.. Assignee, by an assignment dated May 31. 1991, which was recorded on July 22.1999 in Uber 520, on Page 271. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIVE AND 02/100 dollars ($42,105.02). mdudmg interest a! 7.500% per annum. Mortgage was modified by a Loan Modification Agreement dated January 15. 1999 which was recorded on March 17. 1999 in Document #1026625 Under me power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby grven that said mart gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 -00 p.m.. on March 2. 2000 Said premises we stuated m TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Mtchtgan, and are de senbed as: -w-*-** *■*Beginning at the Northwest comar of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Sec­ tion 3. Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Hastings Township, Barry County. Michigan; thence South 435 feet along the West tone of said East 1/2 of me West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 Section 3; thence East 250 feet; thence North 435 feet to the North tone of said Section 3; thence West 250 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month's) from the date ot such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance wrth 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case me redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated January 20. 2000. FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593 1306 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 Fla #991214409 Mustangs (2/17) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Safe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been m«»de in the conditions of a mortgage made by Don Phitaps. a marned man. and Janet PMftps. his wife, (original mortgagors) to First Alliance Mort­ gage Company. Mortgagee, dated April 21.1998. and recorded on June 22. 1998 m Document No. 1013905. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the CONT IMORTGAGE CORPORATION, as assignee by an assignment dated April 24. 1998, which was recorded on February 11.1999. in Document No 1025060. Bcn-y County Records, on which mort­ gage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHT AND 67/100 dollars ($25.80867) mdudmg interest at 17 600% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in sari mortgage and the statute n such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will b? foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1:00 p.m . on March 16, 2000. Sari premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Commencing North 86 Degrees East 500 feet from a pant BOO feet South of the West 1/4 post of Section 21. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, thence North 86 degrees East 50 feet, thence South 4 degrees East 50 'eet thence Southwest­ erly 60 *1.2 feet, thence North 4 degrees West 85 feet to the beginning Together with use of lake shore and drive to main road m common with other owners Also: Commencing North 86 de­ grees East 600 feet from a point 800 feet South of the West 1/4 post ot Section 21. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, thence South 86 degrees West 50 feet, thence South 4 degrees East 50 feet, thence North.easterly to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ot such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance wrth 1948CL 600.3241a. m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale Dated February 3 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593 1302 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 46025 Fde >990910653 Tigers (3,2) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd A Kopenski. a/k/a Todd Kopenski a single man (original mortgagors) to Prime Equity Access Cor­ poration. Mortgagee dated March 29. 1999. and recorded on April 5. 1999 in Document 1027547. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was as­ signed by mesne assignments to the Bank of America. NA successor in interest by merger of Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated July 1. 1999. whicn was recorded on October 12. 1999, in Document 1036522, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at lhe dale hereof the sum of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND SIX HUN­ DRED FORTY-EIGHT AND 24/100 dollars ($62,64824). mdudmg interest al 6 875% par an­ num Under the power of sale contained in sari mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided. notice ts hereby giver, that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1:00 p m. on March 16. 2000. Sari premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 78, Vakey Park Shores No. 2. according to (he recorded ptat thereof m Liber 5 ot Plats on The redemption period shaft be 6 montti(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 6003241a. in which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated February 3. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1300 Trett & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bmgham Farms. Ml 46025 File #991214762 Hawks (3/2) MQTICfi Of MOTTfiAttfi FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. Default having been made m the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by John Edwin Jay Holden and Katherine L. Holden, husband and wife, of 14950 Waubascon. BeSevue. Michigan 49021. and Bond Corporation, a corporation or­ ganized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. S.E.. Grand Rapris. Michigan 49507. datad June 12. 1997 and recorded on July 9. 1997 in Uber 701. Page 310 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Twenty Three Thousand Two Hundred Forty Three Dollars and Sixty Four Cents ($23,243 64) and no suit or proceedings at law having been in­ stituted to recover the sari debt or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue o* the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on March 9. 2000 at 1 00 p.m., the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County BuSdmq, 220 W State Street. Hastmgs. Michigan, that be mg the place of holding the Ocurt Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the safe, in­ cluding attorney s fees allowed by law. the premises in sari mortgage located m Barry County. Michigan and which are described as fol­ lows: A parcel of land in the South 1,2 of the South­ east 1/4 of Section 26. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, described as commencing at the South­ east comer of sari South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26; thence North 100 feet for place of beginning; thence North 200 feet: thence West 120 feet; thence. South 200 feet: thence East 120 feet to the □face of beamnmo which has ar. address of 14950 Waubascon, Bellevue. Michigan 49201 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance wrth MCL 600 3241 in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern. S E Grand Rapids. Mi 49507 Dated January 24. 2000 Drafted by: WMiam M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. NW. Sic 111-A Grand Rapris Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 (2/24) �Paga H - The Ha»tmg» Banner - Thu.Way. February 3. 2000 COURT NEWS: A registered sex offender s failure to reg­ ister his new acMr^ss w»s not only a felony offense, but it also led the Family Indepen­ dence Agency inadvertently to place a foster child in his home late last year. John Timothy Marshall, 39, was sen­ tenced to spend 60 days in jail with credit for 17 days served after he pleaded guilty to the felony charge of failing to register. Authorities discovered that Marshall was a sex offender when Michigan State Police troopers familiar with his criminal history were asked to assist Child Protective Ser­ vices officials with the placement of lhe child into Marshall's home, according to police. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava said that a false name allegedly giv*n by Marshall’s wife to the Family Independence Agency further complicated the matter. "Mr. Marshall did comply with registra­ tion shortly after it was found that he was at a different address," Kuzava told Judge James Fisher during Marshall's sentence hearing in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday. "However, hi* history and the placement of a child in his home temporar­ ily is how he was caught." Marshall had been living with his mother at a Martin address before getting married and moving to the Orangeville area "Mr Marshall has got to follow through specifically for these reasons and the situa­ tion he found himself in." Kuzava said. Though Kuzava had agreed lo recommend a 3O-day jail sentence for Marshall in ex­ change for his guilty plea, Fisher exceeded the recommendation The child was safely removed from the home shortly after the mistake was discov­ ered and the child remained unharmed, Kuzava said In other court business Thursday: • Jason Bo Miller, 20, of Hastings, was given a one year delayed sentence on his conviction of second degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly assaulting a 12-yearold girl between September 1997 and Oc­ tober 1999 LOST: MALE SIAMESE KTTTEN,nc«rWootRand.chgdrrr. heart broken. REWARD! flfl nRgji HOME OWNERS! Credit probtam? We can help' Debi ccMohdatkm. income property, home improvement. quick clos­ ing*. Cail 7 day*/24hrs Allied Mortgage Capital Corp 1-800­ 611-3766. CHERRY SLEIGH BED, uranu view , inctuoes i^ueen uze Luxury Firm mattre*s set. Cort $1.100. Must Sell !S350.1517-541-8132 KING SIZE 4 poster brass bed with beautiful Pillow Top mat­ tress set. Brand New". 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Michigan. 49058. Phone <6161-948-3112 ar Fax: (616>-945-4130. EOE. DETECTIVE-PRIVATE Invcremator Tratrees Good wages 616-482-1037 In exchange for his guilty plea, two counts of first degree and one count of third degree criminal sexual conduct were dis­ missed. Miller was ordered to abide by the rules of probation for one year until his sentenc­ ing on Jan. 25. 2001. "Mr. Miller is getting a huge break." said assistant prosecutor, David Makled. "The resolution of this case has to do with the circumstances and the wishes of the victim. That the victim feels responsible is just wrong " Makled added that the case is "really all about Jason and his problems." Details of the case were not disclosed during the sentence hearing. "In light of all the circumstances. I'm recommending a delayed sentence for one year." said Makled According to defense attorney Bill Do­ herty. Miller wants to stay out of jail to avoid jeopardizing his job on third shift at the Bradford White Corporation. "I think he does understand he received a significant break and understands the im­ pact this had on lhe victim," said Doherty. "I don't think the court is going to see him again." According to Fisher. Miller was serving a probationary term on a previous misde­ meanor charge when he was arrested on the sex charges last October. "He was not to commit any further of­ fenses," said Fisher. "This first degree criminal sexual conduct is not a minor of­ fense. I understand there are mitigating cir­ cumstances." Fisher told Miller that "I'm very dis­ turbed by what I've read (in lhe pre-sentence report.) "Pm not convinced you have accepted re­ sponsibility for your actions." said Fisher. "You have to take responsibility for what you did. You are the adult, the 12-year-oM is not the adult." 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That charge stems from disabling a tele­ phone when the boy toed to call his father for help during the attack. Steffic was arrested after he was accused of throwing a 13-year-old boy into a wall several times, tossing him onto the ground, stomping on his stomach end slapping him in the face Dec. 7 in Hope Township. Steffic was also accused of pushing the child's bead and shoulders through a glass door, causing it to break while shouting "do you think you're a big man? You little punk" and "Look, you are bleeding like a little baby." The boy suffered cuts to his right shoul­ der, behind his ear, two lumps to his head and a 1 1/2-inch cut to his head. Steffic allegedly told police the child was not doing bis homework, was behaving badly and regularly yells at his mother. "I probably went overboard." police quoted him as saying al the time of his ar­ rest. "I cant think of any excuse for beating up a child," said Makled, "and taunting him to 'take it like a man,* and then after he starts bleeding, telling him he's 'bleeding like a baby.' He needs to go to jail and maybe be will learn to control his temper." According to defense attorney Carol Jones Dwyer. Steffic "understands and ac­ knowledges" that the attack involved "ex­ cessive force." "He recognizes there has been beha/ior of similar nature before," said Dwyer. "It’s a problem he's ready to address through group and individual anger control, anger management counseling." Dwyer asked that Steffic's jail sentence be minimal and that he be allowed work re­ lease because he is the main source of in­ come for the family and because he is needed to sp’it the wood for the home heat "Mr. Steffic feels it's important that the court appreciate the financial consequence," . Dwyer said. . Steffic told Fisher he did not taunt the victim and that the boy had struck his sis­ ter repeatedly "I may have lost my temper and I shouldn't have," Steffic said. "But it’s no where near as bad as the prosecutor said. I should have never touched him." "If this was a one time incident and you lost control, it might be more understand­ able. ’ said Fisher. "But it fits with the rep­ utation you've established for yourself the last few years." Fisher said Steffic's criminal history shows drunk driving, domestic violence, another drunk driving, marijuana and mali­ cious destruction of property offenses dat­ ing back lo 1984. "It looks like the message hasn't gotten through to you," said Fisher. "We all have frustrations, especially when raising chil­ dren. but you haven't realized that violence is not the way to handle those frustra­ tions." Fisher did not grant work release as Dwyer had requested. "I realize this puts a hvdship on your family but it's not something I do lightly," said Fisher. Steffic was ordered to have no contact with lhe victim and to pay $250 in fines and $250 costs. "It’s important for him to associate the punishment with the behavior." said Fisher. • Karen Morris, 36, of Prairieville Township, was sentenced to 30 days in jail, three yean probation and $1,000 in fines and $1,000 court costs on her convic­ tion of delivery and manufacture of methamphetamine. Morris was arrested after raid of her Burchett Road home Nov. Il in which drugs and stolen property were seized. "Mr. Morris is also here to be sentenced on the same charges," said Kuzava. "The two of them have been selling drugs from their home for a number of years. They're basically good people who got involved in something during financial stress that was not the best choice." Kuzava said the couple may lose their property as a result of their convictions. "It’s a very lough lesson they have to learn," said Kuzava. "They going to have a lot to work through to get themselves off the substance to be successful. Hopefully, they’ll learn the price is too heavy to pay." • Darrel) Morris, 40, was sentenced to six months in jail on his conviction of de­ livery and manufacture of metham­ phetamine. a felony which carries a maxi­ mum possible sentence of seven years in prison He was also ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and $2,000 in court costs and to spend three years on probation. "We feel he as a little more culpability than Mrs. Morris," said Kuzava. Alleged bomb threat leads to arrest YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - An investigation of an apparent bomb threat that caused the evacuation of several homes at Yankee Springs Meadows Dec. 27 has led to the arrest of a Grand Rapids man. according the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Scott Holbrook, 40, was arrested and arraigned Tuesday in Barry County's 56-B District Cdurt, where he pleaded not guilty to one count of malicious use of a telephone to threaten. According to Trooper Paul Gonyeau, Holbrook allegedly called a man at about 7:15 p.m. on Dec. 27 and said: Tm telling you this because you have kids. 1'11 tell you one time and only one time. I left a care package for you and I know where you live. If you look hard enough, you can find this care package and if you don't leave (a woman) alone, I will push a button and make you go away."* Residents living within a 100-yard radius of the victim's home were evacuated to a public hall in the park while bomb dogs were used to search for the suspected package. No explosives were found, said Gonyeau. A $100 bond was set for Holbrook and a Feb. 29 pretrial hearing on the misdemeanor ’ charge was scheduled. Charge reduced in grenades arrest ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A 46-year-old Gun Lake man found to have illegal hand grenades inside his home during a Jan. 16 fire pleaded guilty Thursday to a misdemeanor charge, according to the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Kevin Eckert was sentenced to spend three months on probation and to pay a $300 fine on his conviction of possession of explosives without a permit. He was also ordered to pay $1,344.11 in restitution to the law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation for the overtime hours incurred. Of that amount, $564.11 goes to the Barry County Sheriff's Department for time spent by Det. Sgt. David Oakland and four deputies and $780 goes to the Michigan State Police Bomb Squad Pedestrian struck by ambulance HASTINGS - A 48-year-oM Hastings man was hurt Thursday when he was struck by a Mercy Ambulance unit at the comer of Apple Street and Michigan Avenue at 7:42 a.m., according to rhe Hastings City Police Department. Police said Michael Dennis Mills, 44, of Hastings was driving the ambulance and did not see the pedestrian, James Michael Vandenburg, 48, walking across a street in a cross walk. Vandenburg was struck by the driver's side mirror on the ambulance and initially refused treatment. He later sought treatment at Pennock Hospital for cuts and bruises, police reported. Man hurt while helping stranded driver ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - A 30-year-old Nashville man laying on the ground to hook a tow chain to a disabled vehicle escaped serious injury when he was run over Tuesday night, according lo a report by the Barry County Sheriff's Department. Brian Scott Green was hooking the chain to a truck parked behind the disabled vehicle when an oncoming car struck the truck on Assyria Road near Bivens Road, reported deputies. Officers said the truck, owned by David Payne of Battle Creek, was five feet into the roadway with its flashers and headlights on preparing to low the disabled vehicle. The oncoming car. driven by James Oliver Pino, 81. of Nashville, could not avoid striking the Payne vehicle head-on. forcing it over the top of Green. -You're not supposed to park on the wrong side of lhe road with your headlights or. because that can blind the people coming up the road." said Undersheriff Don Ford. Green and Pino were treated for minor injuries at Pennock Hospital and released. Payne apparently was issued a citation for improper parting, said police. Man's bloody hands leads to arrest RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - Michigan State Police Troopers who went to the home of a Hastings man to arrest him on a warrant foe domestic violence Monday allegedly found the man with blood on his hands. Troopers learned that Robert Sprowell Brown, 54, had allegedly struck a woman in the nose with his fist that night as the two drove home in a vehicle prior to the arrival of police. Both Brown and the woman were allegedly intoxicated when the altercation look place and the woman suffered a broken nose, said police. Brown was arraigned Tuesday on one count of felony domestic violence in which a $7,500 bond was set. He was also arraigned on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge and a $1,000 bond was set. Bb is scheduled for pretrial and preliminary examination hearings on the charges Feb. V at 9 a.m. Troopers find handgun in traffic stop BARRY TOWNSHIP - Troopers who stopped a car for having a defective license plate light Jan. 29 found a .38-caliber handgun and 50 rounds of ammunition in the vehicle, according to a police report. The 22-year-old Kalamazoo driver of the vehicle was arrested on charges of ca* tying a concealed weapon and driving on suspended license, said troopers. Officers stopped the car on North M-43 near Hickory Road at 1:53 a.m. and immediately noticed the passenger climbing into the driver’s seat as the driver slipped into the rear of the extended cab part of lhe truck. During their investigation, troopers found the gun between the center console of the truck and the passenger seat. The driver, who has not been arraigned, told police he took the gun without permission from his Portage employer. Woman arrested for drunk driving THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A 44-year-old Hastings woman with three prior drunk driving convictions was again arrested for lite same offense Sunday by lhe Hastings Post of lhe Michigan State Police. Victoria Breitner was arraigned Wednesday on a charge of felony drunk driving and is scheduled for a Feb. 16 preliminary examination. Police stopped Breitner on 108 th Street near Freeport Road at about 3 6JM. and allegedly found her to have a bodily alcohol content of 2\ percent, troopers reported. Breitner allegedly told police she had been drinking cocktails prior to driving that night. Traffic stop nets drunk driving charge JOHNSTOWN TO‘VNS HIP - A woman allegedly driving without a license plate was stopped by police and arrested on a third offense, felony drunk driving charge Jan. 28, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Tammi Lynn McComb, 36. of Hastings, allegedly registered a .12 percent bodily alcohol content in a preliminary breath test after she was stopped on M-37 near Strickland Road early Friday. The legal limit is .12 percent. McComb was found to have had two previous drunk driving convictions and does not liave a valid driver's license, troopers reported. She was also issued a citation for driving an unlicensed vehicle. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 3. 2000 - Page 19 Assistant prosecutor entering private practice by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Assistant Barry County prosecutor David Makled said his decision lo leave the office on Feb. 8 was a lough one. "I know I'm leaving lhe best job I'll ever have, but lhe reality of remaining a prose­ cutor is not lhe most stable, long term job," he said Tuesday. "1 want to do my own thing and I'd like to have more control over my destiny.” Makled. who joined the staff as one of three assistants to Prosecutor Dale Crowley three years ago. plans to remain in Hast­ ings where he will live with Tiancde. Kate McCormick, while entering into private practice. Makled and McCormick plan to wed in May. He has added his name to the public de­ fender list, he said. The couple also plans lo pursue some business endeavors. ”1 may devote all of my time to the prac­ tice if that lakes off or if the business takes off. then I'll put my energies with my fi­ ancee into our project.” he said. Makled was bom and raised in lhe De­ troit area. He attended the University of Michigan, wheic he obtained his law degree and worked briefly for a personal injury at­ torney before coming lo Hastings in 1997. "1 was really excited about it and it has been an exciting and rewarding experience." he said of his work here. "I do have a Jot of people to thank, especially the judges and attorneys who helped me out." Among the most difficult cases Makled handled were lhe trials of Robert Glenn Decker and Kenneth Richard Koan Sr., in which both men were convicted of sexually JeH Cruz is the newest addition to the Barry County Prosecutor's office, replacing assistant prosecutor David Makled whose resignation is effective Feb. 6 New assistant prosecutor joins Barry County office by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A recent graduate of the Cooley Law School has clinched his drcam to work in cnminal law by accepting a position wiih lhe Barry County prosecutor's office. Jeffrey Cruz. 33. of Lansing, joined the more,” said Cruz. "Positions arc very hard to come by and 1 had an excellent interview with Mi. Crowley." Cruz said he is excited about lhe oppor­ tunity to serve as a criminal prosecutor in Hastings. "From my experience here so far. I've staff Monday lo replace assistant prosecutor found them to have a very common sense approach." said Cruz. "They’re not judg­ mental at all. Many prosecutors take a very hard line. Here, they have said, 'wc don't want lo waste people's time."' He has already learned that Barry Coun­ ty's court calendars arc often referred to as "the rocket docket" because the local courts have consolidated into one trial court. "They have a very 'no nonsense' ap­ proach." said Cruz. "Justice is swift." In his free time. Cruz enjoys hunting, fishing and motorcycle riding. He and his wife. Gudrun, whom he met while in Germany, have two children, ages David Makled After three years as an assistant to Prose­ cutor Dale Crowley. Makled is leaving Feb 8 to enter private practice in Hastings and to start a new business with his fi­ ancee. Kate McCormick. Cruz, graduated from law school in May and passed the bar exam on his first try af­ ter spending several months interning at the Allegan County Prosecutor's Office and at lhe Ann Arbor pubhc defender's office. After growing up on Long Island. Cruz, attended Andrews University in Bemen Springs from 1984 until 1987 and later spent eight years in the United Stales Army with five years on active duty, he said. With the Army, Cruz was stationed in Germany, where he served during Operation Dessert Sh.cld and Operation Desert Storm. As a member of the Signal Corp. Cruz began studies to become a helicopter pilot, a goal that was sidelined after he suffered a knee injury, he said. Cruz went on lo obtain his bachelor's degree in history and political science wjth a minor in fine art al lhe University of Maryland in 1995. While at Cooley Law School. Cruz was chairman of lhe outdoor club, participated in moot (mock) trial competition and was a member of the Criminal Law Society and the International Law Club. "I've always wanted to do prosecution work, since my youth." said Cruz. "The experience at Allegan solidified that. It was a lot of fun. I was able to do just what the situation required whether it was sending someone to jail or dismissing the charges when appropriate." Cruz said prosecution work "requires dis­ cretion and careful deliberation." He chose to work in Barry County be­ cause of its proximity to Lansing and be­ cause the position was available. "Over the past five to 10 years I've found that prosecutors don't leave their jobs any SEWER, continued from page 17 "So they (stale officials) must not have been too concerned about pollution." Row said. (Reporting to the DEQ was undertaken after lhe sewer system came under fire.) Goyings said that spills should be re­ ported to inc health department, and "it's probably in our best interests to send the health department a copy of DEQ notifica­ tions of spills." (A letter provided by Al­ bert indicated that the DEQ has asked the sewer authority to report spills to the health department ) Goyings. Albert and Row also objected to claims that raw sewage ts being dumped on farmers' fields by the authority. Sludge pumped out of holding tanks in the "step" system is not dumped directly on fields. Row said, but instead ts trucked to the treatment plant and treated prior to be­ ing disposed of in fields. "There are a whole set of requirements for when we can apply (the sludge onto the fields) and how much we can apply." Goy­ ings said The sludge is tested to see that it meets legal disposal requirements, he said. Applying sludge lo land is "the desirable thing lo do." Goyings said. "It prevents the sludge from being burned m incinerators or taking up space in a landfill." Farmers ask to have the sludge injected into their soil, he said. "It lowers their fer­ tilizer needs." Row said the sludge isn't applied to the surface. but "mechanical fingers go into the subsurface of the soil” to inject it. The authority uses a private firm. Synagro Technologies, Inc., for its land applica­ tion of sludge In a Synagro brochure, the company says that "successful land applica­ tion programs must be professionally man­ aged to help safeguard lhe environment. Synagro applies a fully integrated approach to this challenge that includes programs developed by its own specialists in the See SEWER, continued. Page 20 4 and 6. David Makled Child suffers brain damage J-Ad Graphics News Sen ice An unidentified Nashville infant suffered severe head injuries Saturday in what police believe is an alleged case of "shaken baby" child abuse, according to the Nashville Police Department. Police have requested a charge against at least one person but declined to dis­ close any further information about the suspect. According to Chief Garry Barnes, officers and EMS were called to a home on Washington Street at abort 5 p.m. Jan. 29 when the infant's mother reported that the nearly one-year-old child had fallen from a bed and lost consciousness. "Officers observed a small infant fully clothed laying on its back gasping for air." said Barnes. "The mother stated she was changing the baby's diapers and as she stepped back, the baby rolled and fell off lhe edge of the bed and hit its head on the floor." The baby then cried before showing signs of difficulty in breathing, according lo the mother's report to police, said Barnes. molesting two local boys for a number of years. Makled said he has discovered while working in lhe prosecutor s office that child sexual abuse is tt<e most serious problem in Barry County. "I think it would be very worthwhile to try to pul together a task force and gel some funding to target child abuse, particu­ larly child sexual abuse." said Makled. "Thai's lhe number one. most important thing that needs to be done." After the baby was assessed by doctors al Pennock Hospital, the child was airlifted to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo where her condition has been upgraded from critical to stable, said Barnes. "Child Protective Services was called in and our department turned the investi­ gation over to the State and County Child Abuse Investigation Unit," said Barnes. "The emergency room doctor advised he felt there was a strong possibility of shaken baby syndrome." Though the mother was the only adult present in the home when officers arrived, Barnes declined to identify the suspect. "It's still under investigation," said Barnes. Assistant Barry County Prosecutor Vicky Alspaugh Monday confirmed a charging request had been submitted to her office against a Nashville resident but declined to give any details about the suspect or suspects including age and gen­ der. "The investigation is not complete so no charges have been issued pending investigation and review," she said. 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DEQ official Keith Zahn, whose jurisdic­ tion includes the SWBCSWA system, told Row that "1 have 14 municipal facilities operating under expired permits and 11 fa­ cilities with up to date permits." Four with expired permits were in neighboring Kent County, including the village of Caledonia, one other village, and two townships. Row said. Row has a list containing the names of 119 private companies and public agencies operating with expired DEQ sewer permits. Some of those include school districts in Roscommon, Highland and Lapeer, six state parks operated by the Michigan De­ partment of Natural Resources, and four fa­ cilities operated by lhe Michigan Depart­ ment of Corrections. The sewer authority has never been for­ mally fined by the DEQ for violations of its operating permit. Row said, despite lhe fact that the system previously had consis­ tently had TINs above those allowed by the DEQ permit. Goyings. Albert and Row also objected to allegations that the authority inflated budget figures with money borrowed to pay tor a 95-homc extension to lhe sewer sys­ tem being built to serve Fair Lake. Wall Lake resident John Hosier said pre­ viously that a report done by a financial consultant indicating ;hat lhe sewer sys­ tem’s debt retirement fund is healthy and could sustain a reduction in monthly debt retirement fees might not be accurate if Fair Lake money was being used as part of lhe debt retirement balance "That’s not true." Goyings said of the ac­ cusation that Fair Lake funds were being included with money collected to pay for funds borrowed for the original system. Phe authority's financial consultant, Tom Traciak. "said lhe calculations as to the luture financial health of the sewer sys­ tem did not include Fair Lake," Albert said. Goyings also objected to claims that there would not be enough connections to the system each year to keep up payments on money borrowed for the original sys tern. "Our whole bond issue is dcpenderi on hooking up a certain number of people every year." he said, and "at the present time we're ahead of the game" as far as hookups are concerned. Goyings also disputed claims that the au­ thority was in violation of the original contract establishing the sewer authority which requires three separate accounts be maintained for the authority — one for dept retirement, one for operating and mainte­ nance. and one for renewal, replacement and improvement costs. Originally. Goyings said, the authority set up one general fund and within that fund accounted for revenues and expendi­ tures according to what they were for. such as debt retirement, maintenance, and so forth. The authority’s revenues "can go into a common fund, but be accounted for sepa­ rately,” Goyings said. However, the authority has decided to change its accounting methods. Row said. Three accounts will now be maintained, one for improvements, one for debt retire­ ment and one for operating and mainte­ nance. Goyings. who is supervisor of Prairieville Township, explained why some sewer authority money was retained loo long by some of the townships, a fact the authority has been criticized for. Goyings said Johnstown and Prairieville townships failed to do audits of assessment rolls. "Their audit firms didn't think it was their responsibility to break down funds coming into the township specifically for the sewer." he said. As a result, some sewer authority money did not get for­ warded to the authority That problem has been corrected, he said, and all sewer money has been turned over to the author­ ity. including back interest. "All money that should be coming to this organization is now coming lo it.” he said. Goyings also denied that operating and maintenance funds have been used to pay for costs of repairing the defective system. "We have been using money out of lhe debt service fund for some improvements based on our contract with the county. Wc can do that, provided wc have enough funds to pay for the bonds. The improvements made are capital improvements and are le­ gal.” Albert said that "this board has given a lol of time to administrate this system" and "I feel I've tried to do my very best." COURT NEWS • Chris Fclzke. 20. of Nashville, was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit for 35 days served and to continue his proba­ tion on his conviction of probation viola­ tion. "Il’s clear to me that Mr. Fclzke doesn’t get it and doesn't think probation is a big deal and that substance abuse is OK," said Makled. Since his arraignment last month, Felzke enrolled at Lansing Community College and started a part-time job. 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ANNER PRICE 50* Carissa Keasler reigns as new Maple Syrup Queen Judges of the competition place on em­ phasis on each candidate's first hand experi­ ence and knowledge of making maple syrup. Other factors are appearance, poise, speaking, ability to represent the commu­ nity. knowledge of the community's annual Maple Syrup Festival and the content of an essay written in advance "I was so surprised." the new queen said of her win. "We are all so close. Il was so much fun. It was a blast." by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The first Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen of the 21st century hopes to teach people how to use maple syrup in everyday living. Carissa Keasler. a 17 year old junior at Maple Valley High School, has been se­ lected Vermontville's Syrup Queen for 2000 She is the daughter of Jim and Lynn Keasler of Charlotte. Selected from a field of five candidates Tuesday evening. Carissa said she has "loved maple syrup and anything to do with it" since she was a young child. "My mom raised me with healthy snacks by even substituting maple syrup for sugar in everything she cooked." Carissa said. Her friend Gwen McDougal, daughter of Doug and Dotty McDougal of Ver­ montville. was picked to be the alternate queen. Carissa and Gwen will preside over Ver­ montville's 60th annual Maple Syrup Fes­ tival the last weekend of Apnl and promote pure maple syrup products when they rep­ resent the community's Maple Syrup Corp, at parades around the state. "It will be a really fun year for us. going to other places promoting Vermontville,'' the new queen said. "With every new parade...! would hope to bring back a new respect for our quiet, yet important, growing community, Carissa said. The two were crowned after a community dinner, sponsored by the Vermontville Li­ ons. and a public interview session at the Vermontville Congregational Church. New syrup queen Carissa Keasler (left) and alternate Gwen McDougal were crowned Tuesday after a community dinner. The queen was selected from a field of five candidates. As a youngster. Carissa said she helped her neighbors collect maple sap in the woods and then boil it. "I also learned how to screw pegs into the trees in such a way that the bucket will collect the sap.” she said. "Then my mom decided to make maple syrup by ourselves for our whole family. We never realized how much work it was to boil sap on a stove until we did it in our own home.” A National Honor Society member. Carissa is thinking about a career in nurs­ ing. She hopes to be like a missionary doc­ tor. "going to a foreign country and just helping people with my skills I'm really intent on saving people and just try ing to share God's love." She currently is a member of the chorus for her school’s upcoming production of "Hello, Dolly" and participates in the hon­ or's choir and the Spanish Club. Carissa is lead singer in a band at Faith Community Church and a song leader for a growing youth group. She also works at Big Boy. Her hobbies include playing sports, ice skating and reading. She is the oldest of the See QUEEN, continued page 3 Hastings cable rates will go up next month Cable television subscribers in Hastings last week were told last week that they can expect an increase in rales beginning next month. Millennium Digital Media, which took over as cable provider in Hastings from Horizon Cable in May 1999. sent its cus­ tomers a communication announcing the 5 percent rate increases. Millennium also sent a letter to the City Council informing them of the action. Cable providers are al­ lowed one increase per year under the latest cable law. Basic monthly service now will cost $15.67. up from the current rale of $14.95. Basic with enhanced service will go from $34.08 to $35.90. senior basic enhanced from $30.67 to $32.31. Showtime from $7.50 to $10.95. The Movie Channel from $9 95 to $10.95 and FLIX from $4 50 to $1095. Scott Beardsley, marketing manager for Millennium in Charlotte, said the primary reason for the increase is the rising costs of doing business. "The biggest factor is our costs for equipment." he said. We’re buying new ca­ ble equipment with new technology, and our labor costs keep going up.” He added that the recent leap in fuel prices had a major impact because the company sends so many trucks out lo ser­ vice customers. He s;.'d the customer service staff in Charlotte has expanded the company's costs for labor. Millennium down the road says it will $9 95 "We're looking at the long term." Beards­ ley said. "We’re looking at upgrading to the highest technology we can gel. We're a company that believes in keeping our sys­ tem up lo date.” Millennium is based in St. Louis. Mo.. but has a regional office in Charlotte. offer belter service and more choices. Digi­ tal Pix will be coming to give customers full digital TV and up to 150 channels. There are plans to offer it for an additional Kolanowski is promoted at Hastings City Bank Mark A. Kolanowski has been promoted at Hastings City Bank to executive vice president and chief operating officer. Kolanowski. who came to Hastings City Bank in 1993 from NBD (now Bank One), also was elected to the local bank's board of directors, according to an announcement by President and Chief Executive Officer Robert B Picking. Kolanowski has served Hastings City Bank in a r -'ber of different capacities, originally as a loan officer and most re­ cently as branch executive, overseeing the branch system. A graduate of Alma College with a bach­ elor of arts degree in business administra­ tion. he holds a master of business admin­ istration degree from Western Michigan University. Koianowski is active in the community. He is a member and director of the Hast­ ings Ki warns Club, a board member of the Barry County United Way and co-chair of the 1999-2000 United Way campaign, a Finance Committee member of St. Rose Church and is on the Barry Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Development [Additional) News Briefs (appear on page 2) Mark A. Kolanowski Committee. He and his wife. Sue. live in Hastings and have two sons. Mitchell and Benjamin. Hastings enjoys night of jazz It was a night of soulful tunes and foot-tapping rhythms Tuesday evening when five jazz bands, including the Central Michigan University Steel Drum Band, presented a concert at Central Elementary in Hastings. Songs were punctuated with many individual solo performances. Above, a trumpet player from the Lakewood Jazz Band performs See story on page 17. �Page 2 The Hastings Banner Thursda, February 10 2000 //tore... News Briefs: 'Grief Recovery* series planned Barry Community Hospice will of­ fer a "Grief Recovery" five-week pro­ gram next month for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one. Grief Recovery combines learning about the process of grief with a chance to discuss feelings of loss in a safe and open environment. The program will be held at the Barry Community Hospice office, 450 Meadow Run. Hastings, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for five consecutive Thurs­ days. March 2 to March 30. The pro­ gram is limited to 20 people, so pre­ registration is required. There is no charge to attend the ses­ sions. For more information, call the Barry Community Hospice Bereavement Di­ vision at 948-8452 or 1-800-254­ 5939 Bluegrass music set at Showcase An evening of bluegrass music fea­ turing Cedar Creek Junction and the Country Strings will be held at 6:30 tonight (Thursday, Feb. 10) at the Musicians' Showcase in Hastings. The event will be at Arby's Restau­ rant, 911 W State Si. Cedar Creek Junction is a bluegrass group hailing from Central and Eastern Michigan. Their music features tight harmonics and upbeat instrumentation. This is their third appearance at the Showcase. Opening the evening will be the Country Strings from Hastings and Nashville. Members of the trio include Doris Peck on guitar. Joe Andrews on violin and Lloyd Peck on mandolin. They have performed 8 1/2 years to­ gether and have released their debut tape. Scatr.ig is available on a first-come, first-served basis Alumnus of Year nominees sought The Hastings High School Alumni Association is seeking nominations for "Distinguished Alumnus of the Year." The award will be presented Saturday evening, June 10, at the annual Alumni Banquet at the high school cafetcna. Nominations must be in writing and should contain biographical informa­ tion and the reasons why the individual is being nominated. The reasons should include personal character, ac­ complishments. vocational honors and awards, community service, member­ ships in organizations and any other helpful information. The deadline for submitting nomina­ tions is April I. Alumni Board mem­ bers will consider new nominations as well as several others held over from previous years. Nominations should be mailed to Donna (Batchelder) Kinney, 415 North Taffee Drive, Hastings, Mich. 49058. Village Players plan mystery The Village Players will perform "Southern Fried Murder" in a dinner theater presentation at the Middle Villa Inn Feb. 18. 19, 25 and 26 Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7. In this play (with far too many char­ acters named Magnolia to be easy to explain) the cast creates the atmo­ sphere of a steamy Louisiana night. Magnolia Davis Capote (played on Feb. 18 and 19 by Colleen Cox and on Feb. 25 and 26 by Helen Wmgeier), as matriarch has invited her family to the Towering Oaks hotel and restaurant. She plans to name her heirs, but first they must find the copy of her will which she had hidden somewhere on the premises. The remainder of the cast will in­ clude Mike Bremer. Robin Schweitzer. Claudia Coffman, Patty Higley Julie Coon, Doug Brinks, Ben Parker. Suzanne McIntyre. Steve Wiersum. Maggie Benjamin. Rhonda Fisk Car­ olyn Newsman. Directors are Cheryl Cravero and Darlene Schellmger. Tickets aw $20 each and reservations may be made by calling the Middle Villa Inn al 795-3640. Bernard Society to meet Feb. 14 The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Feb. 14. at the Delton Kellogg Middle School li­ brary. The public is invited to attend the program, which will be "On the Road with Charles Kuralt." Those who attend are asked to bring a Valentine to exchange. Thornapple Wind Band plays Friday The Thomapple Wind Band will of­ fer a free concert at 8 p.m. Friday at the Lakewood High School audito­ rium. The 50-plus ensemble will be under the direction of David Macqucen. band director al Lakewood High School. A guest performance by Les Jazz, under The leadership of Hastings High School band director Joseph LaJoye, also will be included on the evening's program 'Shotgun shoot' will be Feb. 23 The Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment, in conjunction with the school liaison officer. Dar Leaf, is announc­ ing its second annual Rifle and Shot­ gun Fun Shoot will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, at the Barry County Conservation Club. The class is designed for students in middle school (ages 11-15), both boys and girls. A three-hour gun safety class leads to hands-on range training and this year, an intra-county competition will be attempted. Anyone interested in mentoring a student or helping in any way may at­ tend or call Leaf at 948-4805. Pro-CCW meet set for Feb. 23 State Senator David Jaye, a Repub­ lican from Washington Township, will be guest speaker at a special meet­ ing at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, of the Barry County Residents for Second Amendment & Firearm Rights. The meeting will be held at the Barry County Conservation Club, 1180 Cook Road. Jaye is the sponsor of a senate bill to allow citizens to carry concealed weapons. He will talk about current legislation and how people can make changes locally and statewide. There also will be a question and answer pe­ riod. Also speaking will be Gordon Shane McNeil, a candidate for Barry County Prosecuting Attorney, who is not affil­ iated with the meeting's sponsoring organization. A»y other candidate for prosecutor also is invited to attend. David Stevens, r spokesperson for the BSAFP, said. "Michigan laws out of state residents to carry a concealed firearm in Michigan, then restricts its own law-abiding citizens. Stop being a second class citizen in your own state. Come and hear how you can help Rev. Heartwell fears apathy will kill our democracy by David T. Young Editor Growing apathy about our political sys­ tem is slowly killing America's democracy . So says the Rev George Heartwell, or­ dained minister, former Grand Rapids City Commissioner. I-inner director of Heartside Ministries and now a political science pro­ fessor al Aquinas College Heartwell was the guest speaker al last week's First Friday forum, w here he shared his fears about the future of America and his ideas about morality and public service. "Democracy is fragile, and it's messy." he told a meager audience of a little more than a dozen people "Power interests have been able to subvert it because there's been a process of internalizing that one man. one vole' is ineffective. We used to believe that everyone could make a difference." However, he said, many non-voters say they don't go to the polls these days be­ cause they don't believe they can make an impact And this is what tight-knit, narrow and powerful special interests like lo see because the lower the voter turnout, the more powerful the special interests grow. Heartwell said it can he shocking how disaffected people can gel As a professor in a class of nine students in community lead­ ership. he asked them last week about what they thought about the New Hampshire primary results Only three said they were even registered to vote and most hadn't been keeping up on what had been happen­ ing on the political scene. Heartwell told the students, "if you're not reading the newspaper, what makes you think you'll be leadership material?" He also noted that while the percentages of people voting in U.S. elections contin­ ues to decline, he personally witnessed massive lines of people who waited hours lo exercise the privilege earlier in this decade in South Africa. A sobering statistic Only 15 percent voted in the special election for State Sena­ tor several years ago to fill (Congressman) Vcm Ehlers' scat, which was won by Glen Steil. "There's an apathy that allows the power interests to control, it’s an absolute sub­ version of democracy... you've got to bring everybody to the table, but wc lend lo bring only the people who see things the way we do. Now the power interests con­ trol who sits at the table." Heartwell saftfctw often voting is a con­ test between sell-gratification and the common good. "We're vefy focused on immediate grati­ fication." he said. "We have a low tolerance for the long view.” When asked what he thought about mix­ ing religion and politics, he replied. ”1 think there is a place for religious faith in politics, but (former presidential candidate) Gary Bauer has it w rong, as do all the other Republican candidates, who use it (religion) as a club. It can't be about stuff­ ing faith down your throat. Il's about what faith traditions bring to conversation about justice, conservation, mercy and fairness." He added that religion must take the long view on fundamental values and just what is fair, merciful and just. Dr. Vera Morkovin told Heartwell it is Jim Pmo. host of the First Friday forum, adjusts the microphone for guest speaker the Rev. George Heartwell, who really didn't use it because he moved all over the Thomas Jefferson Hall when talking to the audience Friday. her impression that the largest percentage of Americans have faith, but do not define themselves as being a part of a particular religious denomination. The guest speaker said he is proud of all three of his children, but none of them has affiliated with any religious tradition and Ik* finds that troublesome. "The church has turned them off with rhetoric that's exclusive, which says 'we arc the only way and yours is not the way to God." Another member of the audience asked about campaign finance .cform, adding that “The church these days is much better at doing the work of mercy than doing the work ofjustice." Rev. George Heartwell such proposals have been accused of being anti-free speech. Heartwell responded by saying, "Uncon­ trolled campaign contributions arc so dam­ aging that they suggest the free speech is­ sue is secondary." He added that there is no true free speech w hen only the rich arc able to gel their message out. On the recent protests al the World Trade Organization meetings in Seattle, Heartwell said he was encouraged. "I hope that what happened in Seattle wasn't just an accident, but the start of building a new coalition of religious, hu­ man rights, labor and environmental groups." he said. Carl Mell vain, president of the Michigan Farmers Union, asked, "Why don't I hear more from the religious community about the economic control being gained by multi-national corporations? I sec no morality in the corporate structure." Heartwell replied. "The church these days change that unfair law." For more information, caii Stevens at 795-4457 or Jim Miller at (616) 758-3410. Walk for Warmth will be Feb. 26 found in the island of Haiti. Because of its dense population of humans, the land has been stripped of trees that had lo tic used for firewood and building homes. It's now a vast wasteland, with topsoil that no longer grows viable crops. "This is just one example of how over­ population creates poverty and health haz­ ards." the guest speaker contended. Heartwell was ordained as a minister in the Reformed Church of America after at­ tending theological seminary, but he is now affiliated with the United Church of Christ, where former State Rep. Lynn Jondahl also is ordained. He started Hcartsidc Ministries in Grand Rapids and served eight years on the City Commission, w inning heavy majorities of black voters in his district. He picked up 65 percent the first time he ran. in 1982 and then garnered 78 percent in 1986. "1 ran for office to reduce my frustration (with what he was seeing around him),*’ he said, "but I'm just as frustrated today as 1 ever was." He said he is proud of several accom­ plishments as a public servant, including establishing a civilian review process for local police misconduct, rewarding banks for being equal opportunity employers, and championing a civil rights measure lo make certain no one is discriminated against because of sexual orientation. Heartwell also mentioned economic de­ velopment. or renaissance zones that helped spawn a lot of growth downtown. His first affiliation, interestingly, was with the Heartwell Mortgage Company, but he decided to become a minister and lie an advocate of the poor, the suffering and the sick after seeing the despair and poverty in Haiti during a mission trip. He said he particularly remembers one moment, when he was holding a dying lit­ tle girl. "I was convinced then that I was looking into the eyes of the living God," he said. "My world just turned upside down." The 15th annual Walk for Warmth will be held Saturday. Feb. 26. in Hastings. Last year the walk raised more than $11,000 and helped 135 individuals with their healing needs. This year’s walk begins at 9 a.m. at the Free Methodist Church. 301 E. Four local libraries win grants State Road. Walkers can choose a onemi le or three-mile route from the church to the downtown and back again to the church Pledge sheets are available al the Barry County office of the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan. 450 Meadow Run, Suite 400. Hastings, which is located off M-37 on the south end of Hastings. Pledge sheets are also avail­ able at the Hastings Public Library and WBCH Radio. Refreshments will be available at the church and at the halfway point of the walk, at the Barry County Com­ mission on Aging on Michigan Av­ Four local libraries have been awarded improvement project grants by the Stale of Michigan. Recipients of the $29,355 grant included Delton District Library. Dowling Public Library, Michigan Career and Technical In­ stitute in Pine Lake and Putnam District Library in Nashville. Slate Rep Terry Geiger (R-Lakc Odessa), who made the announcement, said. "I'm pleased that residents throughout Barry County w ill be able to reap the bene­ fits of these grants. Grants and projects like these assist in educating our children and help bring families and communities to­ enue. Walkers will have a chance to win certificates for movie rentals from Movie Outpost. A week prior to the walk, on Friday. Feb. 18. a group of Barry County resi­ dents will publicize the plight of homeless people with their ninth an­ nual “Cold Toes for Warm Homes Project.” Participants will spend the night sleeping in cardboard boxes on the Barry County Courthouse lawn For more information, call the local CAA office at 948-4260. is much better al doing the work of mercy than doing the w ork of justice." He said a good example is the opposition so many churches have to abortion and birth control, yet they spend a great deal of time ministering to the poor and the sick, who often represent the consequences of overpopulation. Heartwell said a good example of the negative effects of overpopulation can be Panther Winterfest 2000 Royalty... Liz Beeke and Ross Trantham were crowned queen and king of the Delton Kellogg High School Winterfest 2000 last Friday during the Panthers' varsity basketball game with KVA foe Kalamazoo Christian The senior representatives also included Lexie Lantinga and Matt Rusan. Kyle Kwasny and Debbie Glenn and Brandi Quick and Ben Cichy. Juanita Castaneda and Felix Herold were the junior representatives. Rebecca Farrell and David Overbeek were the sophomore representatives and Monique Hoyle and Cory Newington were the freshman representatives. (Photo by Perry Hardin) gether." Geiger also applauded the state-wide Ac­ cess Michigan project, which produces more than 1.000 magazines and newspa­ pers. reference books, telephone directories and health information to public libraries, schools and colleges via the Internet, free of charge to participating libraries. Access Michigan is located at www.acccssmichigan.lib.mi.us. The Library Services and Technology Act federal grants are f unded by the Insti­ tute of Museum of Library Services. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 10. 2000 - Page 3 CPR part of curriculum at Lions Club Camp for Blind by Mary McDonough Staff Writer About 30 blind people sal in the cafeteria at the Battle Creek Outdoor Education Cen­ ter Saturday doing something one would normally associate with sighted people. They were learning CPR. aided by a written manual translated into braille spe­ cially for them. The CPR class was one of many activi­ ties offered to 70 blind adults last weekend during the annual Winter Cainp for the Blind," sponsored by nine Lions Clubs in the Baltic Creek area Members of the Johnstown Fire Depart­ ment acted as instructors for the CPR course. Johnstown First Responder Jack Audettc said this is the first time his de­ partment has taught such a class, and the first time, as far as he knows, that a braille CPR manual has been available in Michi­ gan Audettc said blind persons "can learn CPR just as well as you and I can. and they need to know it just as much as wc do. A lot of these people still have chil­ dren. Some arc grandparents. Il’s always good for everybody to know CPR Mike Gcno. one of those attending the camp, said he was taking the class because "you never know when you're going to need it." He has an 8-year-old child, he said, and if there was an emergency, "sighted people arc not always available, so I want to learn as much as possible.” Geno. who has been attending the camp almost every year since 1977. was espe­ cially enamored of the braille CPR manual, which also contained braille diagrams. The manuals, which had to be returned lo lhe instructors at the end of class, would be a valuable resource for himself and others if they were generally available, he said. Gcno said CPR was one of many activi­ ties at the camp that made participants feel that they were "equal" lo everyone else. "When you're here, nobody treats you like a second class citizen or patient," he Tom Momenee, an EMT and first responder for Johnstown Township (standing), was one of the CPR instructors. Others instructing or helping with the class were Pete Dunn, Jack Audette, Michael Struin, Linda Babcock. Maggie Momenee, and and Marcia Audette. said. “We're like a live pinball machine for two days. We ivalk down the halls and 'boing' off each other. ” -Mike Geno The program is "one of lhe best in the country because of its altitude toward blind people." he said. "Il enables people to do things with a can-do attitude." At lhe camp last weekend, participants could join in activities such as snowmobile riding, cross country skiing, bingo and arts and crafts. "I drove a snowmobile for the first time this morning," camper Mike Smith said. The new experience was one of many he has had at the camp that he has not had in "normal life." he said One year he was excited when he was able to go ice fishing for the first time, he said. Another year he was introduced to dog sledding. Geno became so excited about cross country skiing after learning to do it at the camp that he went on to compete in an in­ ternational cross country ski race for blind people, he said. The sport offers blind peo­ ple "a sense of motion you normally don't Jack Audette (standing at left) was instrumental in having CPR manuals translated into braille. get without sight." he said. "High speed motion is something that is done very care­ fully by a blind person." During the weekend, campers also share with each other some of the ways they have learned to deal with the day-to-day challenges of living in a world they cannot see. Bonds of friendship develop that "cross ail ethnic, religious and age boundaries." Gcno said. Camp participants Mike Geno (left) and Mike Smith like the fact that at the camp, they are treated as equals. Linda Louden, a member of the Cereal City Lions Club and one of the camp as­ sistants last weekend, said that “this is the mosi marvelous thing I've ever done in my life." "Not one person feels sorry for them­ selves." she said of the campers. One thing noticeable about the group, she said, was bow acute their other senses were. For example, despite surrounding noise, some of the campers could pick out a certain person's voice in a crow d and iden­ tify it. Campers also had lo educate some of the Lions. Audettc said. When Paul Helm of the Cereal City Lions told camp partici­ pants that they should "stop by the red desk" to designate their departure time on Sunday, lhe campers asked, "What color is red?" and Helm had to revise his advice. telling them instead to stop at the desk lo­ cated where they first walk into the main building. An interesting feature of the weekend was the presence of seeing eye dogs Some five dogs stayed faithfully by their masters during weekend activities. Audette said. "A cane or a dog is like our flashlight." Geno said, and whether a blind person uses one or the other is a matter of personal preference. Even with such aids, it's hard to stay out of the way of the large numbers of campers moving up and down hallways during the weekend. Smith said. "We're like a live pinball machine for two days. Wc walk down the halls and The campers showed a lot of interest in learning how to apply CPR to children. 'boing' off each other." The camping weekend has been spon­ sored by Zone 2 Lions Club members for the past 36 years. Helms said. Il began as a one-day outing for the visually impaired and blind, he said. The event was so well received and so many people wanted to do it that it became a weekend activity held at the outdoor center, he said. Anyone who is blind or visually im­ paired is allowed to attend. Blind people from al) over Michigan participate each year. Campers pay $25 of the $75 cost of the weekend, with the Lions picking up the rest of the cost. The service clubs decided lo focus on an activity for the blind because "this is what we do — work with the visually impaired,” he said. "Thai's what (the Lions) arc all about." Campers "love" the annual event, he said, and "keep coming back." Grant prompts extra patrols here for car seat, seatbelt use The Hastings City Police Department is taking part in a statewide enforcement ef­ fort Feb. 13-21 to make sure children are buckled up when riding in vehicles. Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said. The police department will be joining hundreds of agencies across lhe state that are taking part in "Operation ABC: Click it. Don i Risk it" campaign to promote a zero tolerance approach to drivers who fail to buckle up children "Our officers will be ticketing those drivers that fail to adhere to the law." said Leeds. Our mam goal is lo save lives." And. on the heels of "Operation ABC." the Hastings Police Department, in con­ junction with the Barry County Sheriffs Department, will be deploying extra patrols made possible by a grant awarded by lhe Office of Highway Safely Planning. "The purpose of lhe grant is to allow ex­ tra patrols in those areas identified as hav­ ing a significant crash problem." said Leedy. "Barry County is one of those ar- The goal is to reduce the number of crashes and injuries and in particular those that arc a result of speed and not using safety belts, said Leedy. "The Hastings City Police and Barry County Sheriffs Department have elected to take part in the Drive Michigan Safely Campaign.’■ he said. Leedy served as the county's grant admin­ istrator for the project. The program is in its second statc-w ide enforcement phase, which leads up to Michigan's new standard enforcement law which takes effect on March 10. The law requires all children under age 4 to be in a child safety scat in all seating positions. The law will also allow officers to stop vehicles when front scat occupants or pas­ sengers under 16 are observed to be un­ belted. "We re hoping to get the message out to those motorists that don't currently buckle up." said Leedy "The issue here is about saving lives, any of them innocent victims just along for the ndc " Anyone who missed last month's child safety scat inspections in Hastings can at­ tend another check point from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 17. at Glenn Buegc Buick. 3625 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lans­ ing. The event, sponsored by Safe Kids of Michigan, will mark the premiere of the Chevy Venture Mobile Check Point Van donated by the General Motors Corpora­ tion. The van was originally unveiled at lhe Safe Kids National Convention last month. Helping to conduct the restraint seat in­ spections in Lansing and on Feb. 19 in Portage will be Safety Specialist Sandra Larsen of the Hastings Post of the Michi­ gan Stale Police. QUEEN, continued from page 1 five children in her family, which includes three sisters and a brother. Alternate Queen Gwen is active in school musicals, drama, track, band, hon­ ors choir and jazz band. She would love to have a 5K "Syrup Run" during the town's annual festival and other activities such as a basketball tour­ during the grand (festival) parade and I have also played with the jazz band before the kiddie parade." Gwen said. She enjoys hobbies of music, running nament. In addition to enjoying the excitement of the festival when people converge in the village from miles around, the event has another personal meaning for Gwen. She was born on "Syrup Festival Fri­ day." so the event "is my special time of the year, too." Gwen said. "When I was younger, my dad and brother were involved in Cub Scouts and we would go around Nashville and Ver­ montville and collect the sap from the buckets. Wc also would take trips to all the syrup producers and sample some freshly made maple syrup. 1 used lo ride with the Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts on their floats nominees. Other candidates in the queen competi­ tion were Jennifer Rugg. daughter of Mau­ reen Ann Rugg of Vermontville and the late Donald Rugg. Chrissy Racine, daugh­ ter of Paul and Marcie Racine of Ver­ montville; and Christy Cook, daughter of Dennis and Lola Cook. Judges were David Wayne Huva of WLCM Radio in Charlotte. Daniel Homes of Community Newspapers in Charlotte, Mike Stahl, a maple syrup producer; and Elaine Gilbert of J-Ad Graphics in Hast­ and dog showing. Marlene Martin and Karen Haigh, who orchestrated the queen candidates competi­ tion. said they were pleased with all lhe ings. �Page 4 The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 10. 2000 l€TT€RS from our readers... Participate in Tarm-a-syst” To the editor: My faith in the Barry County farming community is immense There was a time not loo long ago when I thought farmers, and especially lhe Farm Bureau, were pesticide fertilizer depen­ dent lobbying capitalists whose priorities were the bottom line, not the environmental health Since moving to Barry County, my views on farmers have changed. I have found local farmers to be genuinely con­ cerned about their neighbors and communi­ ty. They have shown me lhe definition of good citizenship, sustainable practices and responsible land stewardship That is why. right now. I feel disappoint­ ed and confused about the farming commu- nity’s lack of participation in the Barry Groundwater Stewardship “Farm-a-Sysi." "Ficld-a-Sysl.” emergency response pro­ grams and their lack of participation on the Barry Groundwater Stewardship team The response to this program has been dismal at best Many citizens over the years worked hard on their own lime to bring this program back to our county. Why ’ Because this program protects Barry County’s groundwater lhe water wc drink. Since 1993. local residents and farmers have been funding this state-wide program, whether using it or not. through a fee placed on pesticide and fertilizer merchandise Is it expensive for the farmer’ Not really The program offers 50 to 100 percent cost share Grandma told us so To the editor: When I was a child, my grandmother, a devout Christian, told me that the lime would come, probably in my lifetime that no person could buy or sell in the market­ place unless they bore a distinctive number issued by the government. I didn’t understand how this could possi­ bly be so. because I knew al that time that anyone who walked into Don Wnght’s gen­ eral store with a nickel could walk out with a large Butlcrf inger candy bar Last week I tried to buy some heating fuel The manager told me that they would do no business with me. even on a cash, prepaid basis, unless I revealed my driver’s license and social security number How long before the local supermarket will refuse to sell us a loaf of bread, unless we provide them with these numbers’’ Grandma was right! Scary huh-’ Hugh C Edmonds. Hastings Unbuckled children crackdown underway The Barry County Shen fl’s Office is joining more than 500 law enforcement agencies in the state to take part in the crackdown on unbuckled children. The last enforcement wave took place over the Thanksgiving holiday week “There is a pereep, ■ .n that people take extra care and caution to ensure children arc buckled up.” said Sheriff DeBoer “Unfortunately, that is not the case. Wc know that belt-use rates are surpnsmgly low for children ages 4-15 These children are often 'forgotten' once they outgrow child restraint devices. "That is why this is a zero-tolerance pro­ gram Wc will take no excuses for unbuck­ led children.” On Valentines Day. Feb. 14. and the fol­ lowing week, local law enforcement offi- Two FFAers win districts The Hastings FFA chapter competed at the District Leadership contest Thursday. Feb. 3. at Hopkins High School The other schools that attended this con­ test were Allegan County. Charlotte. Fen­ nville. Hopkins and Maple Valley. The participants from Hastings were Jacob Rohe. Jamie Philo. Matt Larsen, Lucas Holston. Matt Gcrgen and Mike Spidel. The different categories were Green­ hand Public Speaking, Demonstration. Job Interview, and Prepared Public Speaking. Jacob Rohe won in the Greenhand Public­ Speaking category and Matt Gergc i won in the Job Inters lew Both will be going on to rcgionals to compete in the same events. Regional* will be held Thursday. Feb. 17. al Honkins High School. If other of them win at Rcgionals. they will go on to the state convention which will be held at Michigan State University cers will be sending a “lough love” message to parents and caregivers who fail to ensure children arc buckled up The campaign will last through Sunday. Feb. 20. throughout all of Barry County . In conjunction with National Child Pas­ senger Safety Awareness Week, hundreds of Michigan law enforcement agencies arc stepping up enforcement of child passenger safety laws. The effort is part of a long-term ongoing effort to increase restraint use by infants, children and teens Operation ABC Mobilization is spon­ sored by the Air Bag and Scat Belt Safety­ Campaign in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S Department of Transportation’s Buckle Up Amcnca campaign By Kenneth VanderWoide, Ph.D. • Licensed Psychologist Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services on devices, equipment and kits farmers should use anyway What docs the farmer receive for his time away from work in order lo complete the Farm-a-Syst evaluation * The farmer could gam up to II restricted use pesticide recer­ tification credits Why should lhe farmer trust this pro­ gram ’ Because this is a non-regulatory agency program The program is solely edu­ cational. voluntary and strictly confidential This program allows Barry County resi­ dents. not the government, lo prioritize and give direction to how the cost-share funds arc used within Barry County through par­ t cipation on the Barry Groundwater Stew­ ardship team. Who has time for another meeting.’ This team meets only four times a year A good team would consist of farmers, agn busi­ ness people, county officials, firefighters and concerned citizens. Right now, the team consists of myself, the dram commissioner, a health depart­ ment official, a citizen and the coordinator. The team needs the direction of farmers to decide where and how the cost share funds would best be spent in the county This program is a “win-win" benefit to the farmer and the community. Barry Coun­ ty has $10,000 in cost share this year that must be spent by September 2000. The amount of activity wc have this year will determine Barry County s cost share for next year There is m risk to the farmer in doing a Farm-a-Syst assessment The only real risk is to the community health some­ thing the farmer can choose to protect by having an evaluation done to identify poten­ tial groundwater risks posed by the farming operation Barry County farmers, do a good thing call the Barry Conservation District at 948­ 8056 and sign-up for this program and. or to be on the stewardship team. The next groundwater stewardship meet­ ing is April 11, at 8 a m. at the Courts and Law Building Community Room. I appreciate and respect the farmers of Barry County. They do an incredible ser­ vice for our community. I know this is ask­ ing one more thing from them, but this is a good thing, something all citizens should step up and do for the community prac­ tices that protect our groundwater Monica Rappaport. Barry Conservation District Executive Director Happiness is... Recently I heard the statement that what Amencans value is "Life. Liberty and lhe Purchase of Happiness " That clever play on words is amusing Haven’t wc all heard over and over, "you can't buy happiness ’" Apparently many people still seem to think that accumulating money and materi­ al goods is going to bring happiness How­ ever. while Amencans arc wealthier, there is also ample evidence that there is an increase among violent crimes, family breakdowns and psychosomatic com­ plaints 1 his. ol course, does not mean there is no relationship between wealth and hap­ piness What is suggested is that the rela­ tionship between wealth and happiness is tenuous. All of our problems will not be solved if only wc had money Psychologists and other social scientists cite several reasons why there is no direct relationship between wealth and happiness. If you ask someone who earns S20.000 how much do they need to be happy, they would say $30.(XX) to $40,(XX). The person earning $40,000 would say $50.(XX) to $60,000 and so on Many studies show that even affluent people feel poor A related reason is that people compare themselves to others Consequently, no matter how much mon­ ey people have, they feel pixir because they compare themselves to others who have more money Another reason cited by scientists is that people’s expectations increase. Thus they soon become dissatisfied with what they have achieved and they keep expecting more of themselves. No wonder then that professionals and business people frequent­ ly feel that in spite of their affluence they have short changed their work, family or both. Finally, social scientists find that as our culture increases the emphasis on material goods, more personal energy is invested in acquiring money. Therefore, less energy is available to pursue other activities or inter­ ests which are also necessary to "live a hap­ py life" If the emphasis on material goods is mis­ guided. what then does matter? As psychol­ ogists explore this issue, they find a number of factors to be significant. Let's take a look at just one variable related to happiness. Have you ever had the experience of engaging in some activity that is so enjoy­ able. so engrossing that the experience becomes worth doing for its own sake? It could be a creative activity, religious activ­ ity or a sport We become so absorbed in the activity that we "lose all track of time." In a sense the activity just happens and wc "lose ourselves" in doing it. Wc arc so engrossed in the experience of driving a truck, or operating a machine, or playing tennis, or writing a poem, or drawing a picture that wc "lose touch with what is going on around us " People who say they frequently have such experiences feel they arc happy and their lives are meaningful and purpose­ ful So when material conditions arc abun­ dant that is admirable. It appears however, that one element of lasting happiness is the active physical, mental, spiritual and emo­ tional involvement in an activ ity. To be frequently engrossed in our work, a sport, a religious activity or interpersonal relationships is lo find happiness, meaning and fulfillment in our lives. We need ;• balance in our lives to be hap­ py The pursuit of happiness is a delicate balance between acquiring money and the active engagement in activities that allow us to express ourselves in creative and mean­ ingful ways. When that happens, we are on the road to happiness. 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Hastings: Martin Hall, Caledonia: "The Austrian president had "My first question is, how to swear them in, but made sure is the U.S. that this man clear his dislike and concerns a neo-Nazi. Or has lhe about them being Nazis. media used sound bytes to There were riots in Vienna distort his position" We should continue diplomatic relations with those in the government who are as concerned .’’ Dustin Bowman. Hastings: "Yes, because Faytot neo-Naztsm. 1 dost think right" & �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 10. 2000 - Page 5 Honor roll announced by Hastings Middle School tAicA ObituatUS...continued I____________ George O. Belson______ I___________ Dorothy M. Davis (Second marking period) KALAMAZOO - Mr George O Belson, of Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday. February I, 2000 at his residence George was born on May 27, 1922 in Maple Grove Township near Nashville, the son of Archie and Anna (Garrett) Belson. He graduated from Nashville High School in 1940 and served in the United States Army in Europe from 1942 to 1945 during World War 11 George was a raw material inspector at Kellogg's with 28 years of service, retiring in 1977 He was a life member of V.F.W. Post 7548 in Middleville, and loved gardening and traveling George was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother. Archie Belson Jr., in 1972 He is survived by a sister and brother-in­ law, Iva and Robert Osborne of Delton, a sister-in-law. Betty Belson of Battle Creek, nephews, William Belson, Sieve Belson, Tom Belson. Kenneth Osborne. Larry Osborne, and Don Osborne; nieces, Diana Gilmer and Bonita Belson; 16 grand nieces and nephews; and a special friend. Frederick "Gil" VandcrWeele of Kalamazoo. Funeral services were held on Friday, February 4. 2000 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Reverend Nancy Hotra officiated. Interment was at Wilcox Cemetery in Maple Grove Township. Memorial contributions to Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo in George's name will be appreciated Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. the DELTON - Mrs Dorothy M. Davis, age 79. of Delton, passed away Tuesday. February 8. 2000 at her residence Dorothy was bom in Milford. Indiana on December 31, 1920, the daughter of David C. and Celesta Mac (Price) Mathews She married Gordon W Davis on January 12, 1940 and he preceded her in death in 1976. Dorothy attended Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, and was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting. She was also preceded in death by a grandson. Larry Lee Davis; sisters. Marjorie and Gladys, and brothers. Albert. Everett, Russell, and Willard Dorothy is survived by her children, LaMar Davis of Elkhart. Indiana. Larry Lee Davis of Edmondton. Kentucky. Wayne Allen (Linda) Davis of Hickory Corners, Julia (Donald) Warner of Galesburg, and Roseanna Szymoniak of Hickory Corners, a brother. Roy C Mathews of Bristol. Indiana. 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors on Thursday. February 10. 2000 from 2 00 4:00 and 6:00 - 8 00 P M at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Funeral services will be conducted Friday. February 11. 2000 at 11:00 A M at the Williams Funeral Home with Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Interment will be at Milford Cemetery in Milford, Indiana Memorial contributions in Dorothy's name to a charity of one's choice will be appreciated Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Financial FOCUS Furnished 0V...MRftK D. CHRIST€NS€N of tdujord Jones and Co. Capital gains distributions worth watching As a mutual fund investor with a long­ term perspective, you might not pay much attention to your fund's day-to-day activi­ ties. And it’s a good idea to overlook daily price fluctuations — especially when your investment horizon is 10. 20 or more years in the future. Nonetheless, there's one aspect of your mutual funds that warrants your regular attention — capital gains dis­ tributions. Like most mutual fund owners, you may automatically reinvest dividends and capi­ tal gains distributions to buy more shares. When a fund makes these distributions, the net asset value (NAV) — the share price — declines. Docs this mean you're losing money? No. If you reinvest your distribu­ tion. there will be no cumulative effect on your account value. Your fund's NAV may be lower, but you will own more shares. Suppose you own 100 shares of Fund XYZ, which has an NAV of $20. giving you $2,000 worth of shares. Now. it’s Distribution Day. and Fund XYZ distrib­ utes $0.20 per share. Your fund's NAV will have dropped to $19.80. barring changes in value caused by market fluctuations. You will receive a $20 distribution (100 shares multiplied by $0.20 per share). When you reinvest this $20 at the new. lower NAV of $19.80. you will receive 1.01 new shares ($20 distribution divided by $19.80 NAV). You now own 101.01 shares, al $19.80 a share, for a total of $2,000 — the same amount you had before the distribution. And now you own more shares, so you’ll come out ahead if your fund's NAV rises. Keep in mind that you will owe capital gains taxes on these distributions. Thai's why it may be a good idea lo wait until after your fund makes its distribution before you make additional investments. If you buy more shares before the distribution, you will be liable for the extra capital gains, even though uw may have held the addi­ tional shares for a short time; in essence, you're being taxed for gains that you didn’t really earn. However, if taxes arc not a major consid­ eration. or if you arc investing for your qualified retirement account — from which income is not taxed until you make with­ drawals — then you may welcome your mutual fund distributions, because they amount to more shares. If you’re going to sell mutual fund shares, it may make sense to do so before your fund makes its distributions, although your own tax situation will again be a con­ sideration. When you ''time” the purchase of mutual fund shares with capital gains distributions, keep one more factor in mind: Delays can be costly. For example, if you wait to pur­ chase additional shares of a fund because you want lo avoid a 2 percent capital gain, and the fund goes up 10 percent in the meantime, you will have lost an opportuni­ ty for growth. In the final analysis, capital gains distri­ butions arc less important to your mutual fund strategy than other key factors, such as suitability and diversification. But don’t just ignore distributions — they 're worth looking at. — STOCKS — The following pnees are from the dose of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the previous week — Ameritech 68-1/4 Anheuser Busch 66-9/16 -2-7/16 CMS Energy 20-5/16 -3-3-16 DaimlerChrysler 65-5/16 -7/16 Dow Chemical 111-9/16 -8-516 Fort 48-1/8 -1-11/16 Family Dollar ♦2-3-4 19-1/16 First Financial Bancorp 18-5/8 •1/16 General Motors 79-12 -5-3/4 7 Hastings Mlg -9/16 IBM 118-13/16 *8-13 16 XPenney 18-3/8 -7/16 Johnson & Johnson -2-3/4 82-1'16 Kellogg s Company 23-7.16 -1-1/8 — Kmart 8-11 16 Coca Cola 47-7'16 *716 McDonalds 36-5.16 -5/16 Sears 30-38 -1-1-16 Simpson Industries 10-3/16 -3.16 — Semco Energy 12-5/16 4 Spartan Motors -1/8 AT&T 50-3/8 -2-1/8 TCF Financial -1 21-1516 Pharmacia & Upjohn 52-1/2 ♦3-11/16 Wal-Mart 59-12 •3/16 ... Eoon-Mobil 79-516 Gold S298 75 ♦$1612 $5 27 Silver ♦$.07 Dow Jones Average 10.957 60 -83 45 ♦20M Volume on NYSE IB Eighth grade High Honors (3.5 lo 4.0) — Emily Allen. 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LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David J Newman a single man (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank FSB Mortgagee dated May 21 1998 and recorded on May 26. 1998 in Docu­ ment #1012409 Barry County Records Michi­ gan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS INC an as signee by an assignment dated, which was recorded on December 21 1999 in Document #1039384 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale tiereof the sum of SIXTY THOUSAND SIX HUN­ DRED FIFTEEN AND 28/100 dollars (S60.615 28). including interest at 7 500° o per an­ num Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Ml at 1 00 p m on February 24 2000 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF WOODLAND Barry County. Michigan and are described as A Parcel of Land in the Northwest 1/4 of sec­ tion 22. Town 4 North Range 7 West described as commencing at a point 411/2 Rods East of the Northwest corner of said Section 22 as the place of beginning thence East 4 Rods 12 feet 4 1/2 inches thence South 18 1/2 Rods thence West 4 Rods 12 feet 4 1/2 inches thence North 18 1/2 Rods to the place of beginning except the South 94 25 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall oe 30 days from the date of such sale Dated January 13. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File #991112433 Mustangs (2/10) The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens for a position on the Community Mental Health Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the courthouse and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18th. LEGAL NOTICES Mortgage Sale RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made b; EDMOND B VISE to WOODHAMS MORTGAGE CORPORATION a Michigan corporation 4415 Duke Street. Kalama zoo Ml 49008. dated March 31 1995 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on April 6 1995. in Liber 627 at Page 927 Said mortgage was assigned lo GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES INC 625 Maryville Centre Drive. St Louis MO 63141. by mesne as­ signments dated April 29 1996 ana recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on May 7 1996 in Liber 659 at Page 707 By reason of such default lhe undersigned elects to deciare the en­ tire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest at the rate of 9 000% per annum on said mortgage the sum of FIFTY THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED ELEVEN AND 73'100 DOLLARS ($53,811 73) No suit or proceeding al law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and ex penses. including attorney's fees allowed by law. sard mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. the place of holding the Circuit Court withm the County of Barry. City of Hastings on Thurs­ days. March 23. 2000. at 1 00 p m local tme Pursuant to Public Act No 104, Public Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A3240(3)) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the fore­ closure sale unless determined abandoned m ac­ cordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale The premises covered by said mortgage is sit­ uated m the Township of Johnstown, County of Barry State ol Michigan and more fully described as: LOTS 30 AND 31 OF OAKGROVE #2. AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS. PAGE 56 ITEM NO 08 109 130 021 00 GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES. INC Assignee of Mortgagee Dated February 10. 2000 James W. Batchelor (P25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Suite 411-S. Waters Building 161 Ottawa Avenue. N W Grand Rapids M' 49503 (616) 774-8422 MtgSall (3/9) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Darrell L and Luanna M Mytand husband and wife, of 10955 Boulter Road Delton Michigan 49046 lo CON­ SECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION F/K/A GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION a Michigan Corporation, of 2505 East Pans. S E . Suite 200 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546. dated July 10. 1997 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, in the State of Mchigan on July 18. 1997. tn Liber 702. Page(s) 100. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of $99,172 28. and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage or any part thereof whereby the power of sate contained in said Mort­ gage has become operative NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on March 9. 2000 at 2 00 p m on the steps of the Courthouse m the City of Hastings, that be­ ing the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder at public sate for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and un­ paid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9 23 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees and any taxes and insurance that said Mort­ gagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation FKA Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation does pay on or prior to the date of said sate said premises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows. to-wrt COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF SECTION 33 TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST THENCE NORTH 00 DE­ GREES 27 OF WEST ON THE WEST SEC­ TION LINE 1320 99 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 00 DE­ GREES 27 07* WEST ON THE WEST SEC­ TION LINE 693 42 FEET TO THE CENTER­ LINE OF BOULTER ROAD THENCE EAST­ ERLY ON THE CENTERLINE OF SAID ROAD 230 76 FEET BEING THE ARC OF CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF 739 78 FEET TO THE FAR END OF A CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 78 DEGREES 43 5F EAST 229 83 FEET THENCE ON SAID CEN­ TERLINE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 47 4F EAST 208 35 FEET THENCE SOUTH 00 DE­ GREES 27 Or EAST 573 13 FEET THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 31 54’ WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 420 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT-OFWAY OVER THE NORTHERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR BOULTER ROAD The redemption period shall be one (ij year from the date of sate unless the property is aban­ doned in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sate or aban­ donment if abandonment occurs after sate Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgagee BRANDT FISHER ALWARD & ROY PC BY DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 401 Munsun Avenue PO Box 5817 Traverse City Michigan 49696-5817 (231) 941-9660 Dated January 19 20C0 (2/24) Call 945-9554 for Banner Subscriptions. �Page 6 The Hastings Banner Thursday, February 10 2000 Kristopher R. Meek Scott Randall Herringa HASTINGS Mr Kristopher R Meek, age 23. of Barber Road. Hastings, passed away Tuesday. February 8. 2000 while working near Chelsea. Arrangements arc pending at lhe Wren Funeral Home of Hastings Howard I. Proctor FREEPORT Mr Howard I Proctor, age 91. of West Sisson Road. Freeport, passed away Wednesday. February 9. 2000 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE Mr Scott Randall Heeringa. age 41. of Kingsport, Tennessee, and formerly from lhe Hastings area, passed away unexpected!) Monday evening. January 31. 2000 He was preceded in death by his father. Gilbert; his mother. Rita, and his brother. Brad. Scott is survived by his wife of 25 years. Angela (Angie Vaughn) of Middleville, now residing in Tennessee with their three children. Scott. 24. twin daughters. Nicole and Rachel. 16; grandson. Mason, age 2. He is also survived by his brother. Gilbert ’Rick" (Betty) Heeringa of Hastings, sisters. Alana (Brent) Centers of Hastings. Dixie (John) Stevens of Grandville. Kelly Heeringa of Wyoming, and Luana Vandevendcr of Kokomo. Indiana Funeral services were held on Frida). February 4. 2000 in Kingsport. Tennessee £«-pedle*... at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... H.» VSAXTV it» HMIIA < Him H C Ol NTRA CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHI RCH 2601 i.«ccy Rood. Do* ling. Ml 49()5() Pastor. Slcxe Olmstead <616) ?58-3O2l shurch phone Sundax Scrsice 9 30 a m . Sunday School I i <81 am, Sunday I \ening Service 6 IM) pm . Bible study & Praver Time Wednesday nights 6 30 p m 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 45 am Traditional. 10 15am Sun­ day School. II 15am Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Ju­ nior church Youth group Thurs­ days sennw meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7 JO p m For more information call the church office SI. ROSE ( VIHOl.K CHI R( II *W»5 S letlerson Father Charlo I ixhcr. 1‘avtor Saturday Mavs 4 JO p m . Sund.iv Mavvev 8 30 a m and II <X) am (ontevoon Saturday t Xti-4 15 pm H \stl\t.s VSSEMBIA OF GOD 16'4 West Stale Road. Hasting*. Mich lame. X Campbell. Pavtor Sunday School 9 JO a tn . clawcv for all age* Morning Worship lit 45 a m Nursery provided Sundas I vening Service. 6 00 pm Wednesday aettv tires 7 00 p m arc R.unbous or J J Bible (.lutz (ages 2 through ' or t irst grade J. Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8*12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME C ORNERS I NITED METHODIST ( Hl RCH J1X5 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49U58 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene I’.cUnL 945-5974 Worship Serv ices Sunday. 9 00 a m . Rev Ken \aught. 11 00 a m , Rev Carl iitchlield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m lor all ages 4-11. Mon­ davs 6 JO lo X00 pm . BIBLE STL DY Sunday. 5 011pm. Com­ munity Break Iasi on third Saturday each month x (io a m . frccwii1 ot­ tering Wc welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ\ Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHI RCH thirmerly the HtUingt Grace Brethren Church/, MM) Powell Rd . I mile east nt Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Sen mo 9 45 am • Bible ( lasses - tor all ag s. 10 40 a m Morning Worship. 6 00 pm I vening Bible Study Thursday. ' 30 p m Prayer and Bible Study • Sharing Your Eaith - "You Are W'clc««ming " Church Phone. 948-2J JO FMMANIEI EPISCOPAL CHIRCH Wcwher Chanh <9 ike UitrltlHide (wg/icmt Communion 315 W ( enter St (comer of S Broadwav and W Center t Church Of­ fice (6161 945-3014 father i haries P Met, abc III. Rector sundav Worship Services - Nam and III am Christian Education 10 am. Nursery nailable at 10 am QI I MBA I NITED MF T HODIST CHI RCH \t-“9 West Pastor Ken Vaught ird6t 945-9J92 Sunday School 10 .i m . Worship 11 a m . PO Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ( Hl RCH OF THE N\Z ARENE I "16 North Broadway Randall llattnun. Pastor Sunday Services *• 4* a m Sunday School Hour. I I OO a m Motntng Worship Ser­ vice. 6 OU pm evening Service. Wcdncsdav ' 00 p m Sen ices for Adults, teens and Children H XSTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. «>2 I Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. *18-8890 ur 94g. Sundov School 10 a m . Sun­ day Morning Worship i I am. Sund.n I vening Service 6 pm. Thursdov Bible Studs "pm if in­ terested tn a free Home Bible Studs. please call tor more details C EDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Bren I Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 a m . Worship 11 00 am. Evening Service at 6 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 'IKlpm M (ARILS C ATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St R.i*c Catholic Church, Hastings Mau Saturday Evening 6 JO p m THORNAPPLE A ALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8 JO a m . 9 55 a m and 11 20 a m Tuesday prayer and share time 9 JO a m . Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6 JO p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 JO p m also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family HOPE U NITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thun 9 am to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9 JO a m . Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. Youth Fel­ lowship. Sunday 5 00 lo 7 00 p m at the church (grades 6-12(h) Wednesday 6 00-8 (XI pm War­ riors (grades K-5th). serving evening incals to Warriors. 6 00 p m . Youth Fellowship 6 45 p m to 8 JO pm (grades 6-12th) Thurs­ day 7 00 p m Prayer Meeting (Child care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 St Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican ntc Morning prayer Sundays 11 00 a m 1928 Book of Common Prayer Ques­ tions call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Cumc. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr Adult Minisines 9 30 a m Sunday School for all ages. 10 45 a m . Morning Worship Service. 6 00 pm. Evening Ser­ vice. 7 00 pm Sr High Aouth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 pm. Awana. Sr and Jr High Aouth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith­ ful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, childrens min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training WOODGROA E BRETHREN CHRISTIAN P ARISH 48X" Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben I lemng Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 JO a m . Church Service 10 30 am. Wednesday 6 00 p m Aouth meet­ ings. Jumor-Semor High Thi s infatrniation t»n y\<»rship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the tiiun hes and these hfcai businesses. AA RE\ H NERAL HOME of Hastings EI EXF AB l\( ORPOR ATED of Hastings NATION AL BANK OF HASTINGS Member I DI ( 1HI HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 19'2 N Bfwdwjv Hasimg' BOSLEA PH ARM A( A l*reunpoon- ll»S Jefferson •*4'- >429 HASTINGS MANI FACTE RING COMP AM Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODICTS. INC. "nt uuk Rd IGvtmgs. Michigan H ASTINGS COMMl Nil A CHURCH ( ornet ol Jefferson and Green (De­ mocratic Hall). Hastings. Dr I u gene E Cunis. Pastor 616-948­ 821J Sunday Worship. 10 30 a m . Sunday Evening. 6 00 pm Tues­ day evening 6 30 p m (Call tor lo­ cation) A w arm welcome to every one BARRA (Ol NTA ( Hl R( H OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave. Havtings. Ml 490(8 Sunday Services BiNc Classes 10 a m . Worship II am. Evening Services (> pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7pm Peter Wackcrman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey <»n videos in the home Free Bible C orrespon­ dence Course HASTINGS F REE METHODIST CHURCH ( omcr of State Rd and Boltwuud St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9 45 a m Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. 5 JO p m Kid s quizzing. 6 00 p m Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6 JO p m . Kids Alive lor ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 am. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN ( Hl R( H 2)9 1 North St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. Feb IJ 8 00 A 10 45 am Worship. 9 lo a m • Sunday School (all ages) Thursday Feb 10- 7 00 p m Choir (Cantata) Saturday. Feb 12 9 J() a m - ( atechism I 00* J 00 p m - Census Training. 8 00 p m . NA Monday. Feb 14- 7otl p m Women of Faith. Schedulers Tueidiy. Feb 15 • 7 00 p m . Cong Council. 7 30 p m . Over Anon HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST ( Hl R( H Cdmcr of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floon Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBI H-AM 1220 at 10 JO am 9 Ju a m - Sunday School - every Sunday, classes arc available for everyone ( lasses lor children and youth arc* based on grade Ic.d Three classes. Good­ will. Genesis and In His Steps - are taught for aduhs 10 JO a m • < «>t fee Fellowship Radio Broadcast 11 00 a m - Worship Services childcare as.'liable for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church lor ages 5 thru 2nd grade 7 00 p m This is a Cotwntmtls H'onhip sponstued by HAM-1 Speaker n the Res Gan Hansen. BisiMft Sorth West inner Michi­ gan Svnod Esangelicai l.uthentn Church m America fELCA! FiRST PRESBYTERIAN CHIRCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (6I6) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah I Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noahs Ark PreSchool Thursday. Feb 10-9 15 am. Womens Bible Study. 6 30 p m . Noah s Ark PrcSchool Family Valentine Party - Sharpe Hall. 6 45 p m . Praise Team Sunday. Feb 13 - 9 00 am. Traditional Wotsinp Service. 9 20a m . Children's Wor­ ship. 10 00 a m . Coffee Hour ■ In the Dining Room, 10 10 a m Sun­ day Schvxil for all ages beginning with Assembly m Sharpe Hall. II 20 a m . Contemporary Worship Service. 11 $0 a m . Children's Worship The 9 ou Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11 20 Sers ice is broadcast over Channel K> througiuxit the week Nursery is provided during both services 4 00 pm. Confir­ mation Class • Dining Room. 5 011 pm. Middle High PA F • mcctm Sunday School classroom Mon­ day. Feb 14 - 12 00 noon. Rotary Luncheon - Sharpe Hall. " 00 p m . Women's Concern Group B Lounge. "00 pm. Session meet­ ing • Dining Room Tuesday. Feb 15 - 6 15 am. Mens Bible Study at YMCA Ofhcc. 6 30 pm Noah's Ark PreSchool Board meet­ ing - Dining Room Wednesday. Feb lb ■ tiixi pm. Church Night Supper. 6 45 p m . Kerygma Bible Study - Lounge. 6 45 pm. "Let's Go to the Mov tes" ■ Dtntng Room. 7 00 p m . ("hanccl Choir rehearsal AREA OBITUARIES Boyd Gordon McWhinney Pa trick C. Hodges HASTINGS Mr Patrick C Hodges, age 70. of Hastings, passed away Wednesday. February 2. 2000 at his rr '■ •tjcc. tic was born on April 4. 1929 in St Johns, the son of Chester B & Rebecca C. (Cusack) Hodges. Mr. Hodges came lo Hastings as a child from lonta. and attended St Rose Schtml. graduating tn 1947 from Hastings High School. He went on to attend Bradley Universit) m Illinois where he earned his degree majoring in jewelry store management, and later became a certified Gemmologist. Mr. Hodges married Madonna J. Mayer on January 10. 1953 and she survives. He served in the United States Air Force from 1952 lo 1954. including a stint in Korea and Finishing as officcr-in-chargc of O’Hare Air Force Base. Mr. Hodges ow ned and operated ’Hodges Jewelry Store” in Hastings for over 30 years, retiring and selling the business in I9XS He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Knights of Columbus, former member Past President and long time song leader for Hastings Rotary Club, former member of Hastings M(x»sc Lodge, member and past officer of Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, former member aim Past President of Hastings Jaycees. being honored during his Presidency as one (if Five outstanding Presidents in the state. He served on the Board of Hastings Savings & Loan Association (now MainStrccl Savings Bank) for nearly 30 years, member of Lambda Chi /Mpha Fatcrnity. and selected as Grand Marshal of the 1986 Hastings Christmas Parade. Mr. Hodges enjoyed his family, traveling, golf, hunting and fishing, attending symphony and theatre programs, reading and playing cards He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Hodges is also survived by four daughters. Kathleen Hodges of Irving. Texas, Cheryl (Craig) Selden of Plymouth. Mary Hodges of San Antonio. Texas, and Teresa (Waller) Keppler of Dexter; one son. Michael (Roxana) Hodges of Middleville; eight grandchildren. Clare & Chelsea Selden. Nathan & Scott Keppler. Jacqueline. Tracy. Lindsay & Heidi Hodges. Funeral Mass was held on Saturday. February 5. 2000 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church tn Hastings. Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiated. Burial was al Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose Church Preservation Fund. Oshlcmo Dialysis Unit, or a charily of one's choice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Gordon was a loving and caring father, grandfather and great grandfather, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife. Lois (Redman) McWhinney; his parents. Boyd and Clara McWhinney; brother. Robert McWhinney; sister. Margaret La Mairc; daughter-in-law. Jennifer McWhinney. Gordon is survived by his four sons. Russell G. (Judy) McWhinney of Greenville. Ohio. Jerry G. (Elaine) McWhinney of Middleville. Marvin E. McWhinney of Hastings, and Bruce (Marilyn) McWhinney of Middleville; two daughters, Suzanne (Richard) Verburg of Morley, and Cheryl Lynn McWhinney of Middleville; eight grandchildren. Linn. Lisa. Joel. Eric. Jestin. Katie. Gabc (Jennifer) and Janine; four great grandchildren. Ricky. Sterling. Jennifer. Katie Lynn; three stcp*grandchildren; six step-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday. February 7. 2000 al the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Lee Zachman officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomapple Manor of Hastings. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Robert /. Willison DELTON - Mr Robert J. Willison, age 84. of Delton, passed away Tuesday. February 8. 2000. Robert John Willison was born on November 2, 1915 in Barry County, the son of Jason Able and Jessie Florence (Lepper) Willison. He lived his entire life in Barry County and attended Learn, Tolles, and Hickory Comers schools. As a young man. he loved to trap and hunt small game and fish. On January 14. 1937 in Bryan. Ohio, he married LaReda M. Fritz, the daughter of the late Harry and Mildred (Davis) Fritz. During World War II. Robert was Sergeant in the United States Army, stationed in Anniston, Alabama. For over 40 years he was employed by Fred Sherriff and later Sherriff Goslen Company, in all aspects of the roofing business. Robert loved to fish year round and go hunting, and gardening, having as many as three gardens al one time. He was happiest if he could he up north at his cabin in the Columbus Ross HASTINGS - Mr. Columbus Ross, age 78. of Hastings, passed a.vay Friday. February 4, 2000 at Tendcrcarc in Hastings Mr. Ross was lorn on September 19. 1921 tn Strunk. Kentucky, the son of George and Rachel (Daugherty) Ross. He spent most of his life Timber Hauling in Kentucky. He also worked at Frank s Foundry in Muncie. Indiana. Mr Ross moved to Hastings in 1998 from Muncie. He married Effie Davis on April 4. 1942 and she survives. Mr. Ross was preceded in death by three sons. Cl)de. Robert Lee. and Russell; one daughter. Stella Ross; five brothers, and two sisters He is also survived by sons. George (Ann) Ross of Muncie, Indiana. Marshall Ross of Muncie. Indiana. Daniel Ralph Ross of Lafayette. Indiana. Kenneth Ross of Kentwood; daughters. Fay (David) Clagett of Hastings. Wanda (Paul) Nedcrvcldc of Kentwood. Jewell (James) Chavis of Ashland, North Carolina; 16 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren; sisters. Laura West of Revclo. Kentucky, and Etta Anderson of Muncie. Indiana Funeral sen ices were held on Tuesday. February 8. 20(H) in Whitley City. Kcnluck) Memorials can be made to the Al/hcimcr s Disease Association. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. MIDDLEVILLE Mr Boyd Gordon McWhinney. age 81. of Middleville, passed away Thursday. February 3. 2000 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings He was born on July 24. 1918 in Caledonia, the son of Boyd and Clara (Jones) McWhinney. Gordon was raised in lhe Caledonia and Wayland areas, and attended Caledonia and Middleville schools. He married Lois J. Redman on February 7. 1940 in Plainwell, and lived in lhe Caledonia and Middleville area Gordon was employed as a farmer, and was in the plumbing and healing business until 1979 when illness forced him into early retirement He was an outdoor enthusiast with a special fondness for Fishing, playing horseshoes and gardening. the woods with his family that he loved very much. He was a member of the American Legion Post 484. Hickory Comers, and the National Rifle Association. He was preceded in death by a sister. Agnes Hill. Robert will be sadly missed by his loving wife. LaReda M. whom he shared 63 years of marriage; a daughter and son­ in-law, Marilyn J. and Lynden R. Johncock of Gun I-akc; a son and daughter­ in-law. Earl Eugene and Sue Willison of Dowling; granddaughters. Cindy (Mike) Dankc. Mary (Rod) Linbaugh, Laura (Brian) Ulbcrg. Pam (Frank) Harris and Jodi (Dave) Sower; eight great grandchildren, sisters, Helen Mitchell, Gertrude S. Latta HASTINGS - Mrs. Gertrude S. Latta, age 83. of Hastings, passed away Tuesday. February 8. 2000 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Mrs. Latta was born on April 21, 1916 in Rutland Township. Barry County, the daughter of William & Minnie (Burghdorf) McNutt She was raised in Barry County and attended the Edger School. Mrs. Latta married Rollo V. Latta on November 8. 1940 and he preceded her in death on February 11. 1993. She was employed al area restaurants for many years and was a homemaker. Mrs. Latta was a former member of the Welcome Comers Grange, long time 4-H leader and former Cancer Society Drive Chairwoman. She and her husband, Rollo wintered in Florida for many years. Mrs. Latta was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Rhonda Kaye Latta in 1955; brothers. George, Frank, Jake and Lawrence McNutt, and sister, Gladys Mattson. She is survived by (wo daughters, Cindy (Tim) Larsen of Hastings, and Robbin (John) Nichols of Hastings; five grandchildren. Jason Tietz, Matthew Larsen. Scott Larsen. Tonya Krick, and John Nichols II; sisters. Frances Lee of Hastings, and Oretta Warner of Middleville, sister-in-law. Norma McNutt of Hastings; nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 10. 2000 from 6.00 - 8:00 P.M. al Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 11. 2000 at 11:00 A M. at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funcrai Home of Hastings. Dorothy J. "Dine" Gould WOODLAND Mrs Dorothy J. ’’Dine” Gould, age 77. of Woodland, passed away Tuesday evening. February 1, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom on May 16. 1922 in East St. Louis. Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Nellie (Hunter) Doyle. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Gould. Sr., daughter, Dorothy "Pinky" Stephens; and son. Raymond F. Gould. She is survived by her son. Paul Gould Jr., of Woodland; 16 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; 10 great great grandchildren; three sisters. Ruth Arens of Grand Rapids. Zola Humphries of Texas, Katherine Wilhold of Illinois; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Friday. February 4. 2000 at Barkcr-Lcik Funeral Home in Mulliken. Reverend Brian Sheen of the Sunfield United Methodist Church officiated. Interment was in Wtxxlland Memorial Park. Arrangements were made by the BarkerLcik Funcrai Home in Mulliken. Esther (Chuck) House”. Lucille (Gamer) Greenman. Vera (Robert) Bostwick; and many nieces and nephews The family will receive visitors on Thursday, February 10. 2000 from 2:00 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 P M. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Funeral services will be held on Friday. February 11. 2000 at I LOO A M al Cedar Creek Bible Church with Pastor Brent Branham officiating. Interment will be al Cedar Creek Cemetery Memorial contributions in Roberts name may be made to the American Heart Association. American Diabetes Association or the Arthritis Foundation will be appreciated Visit Us on the HET jadnews.com �The Hastings Bannei Social News Schreiner-Patton to be wed in June Janice L. Schreiner of Do*ling an­ nounces the engagement of her daughter. Melissa Ann Schreiner to Daniel Ford Pat­ ton of Manon, Virginia Daniel is the son of Dr and Mrs Ed F. Patton of Mouth of Wil­ son, Virginia Melissa is a 1995 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently finishing her special education degree at Central Michi­ gan University Daniel graduated from Oak Hill Academy in 19X6 and Bluefield Col­ lege in 1994 He is currently employed as a conservation officer in Virginia A June 10. 2000 wedding is planned in Hastings Armours to observe 30th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Bryon Armour of Nashville will be married 30 years on Feb. 14. 2000. They have two children. Scott and Koh of Nashville. Christies to mark 50th anniversary William and Pauline (Stutz! Christie of Hastings will celebrate their 50th W'edding Anniversary Thursday. February 17, 2000 They were married in Angola. Ind Febru­ ary 17, 1950 They have two daughters. Sandra VanDenburg and Sheila (Dave) Barnard, of Hastings They w ill be honored with an Open House Saturday. February 19. 2000 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. W' State Rd . Hastings, from 5 p m until 10 p m. Come and help celebrate the occasion. (No gifts, please ‘ LEGAL NOTICES Murdock-Kooistra united in marriage Michelle Renee Murdoch and James Philip Kooistra were united in marriage on Nov 20. 1999. at the First Presbytenan C hurch of Hastings Rev Paul Murphy offi­ ciating Michelle is the daughter of Don and Bcmic Murdoch ol Hastings James is the son ot John and Bev Kooistra of Kentwood Nancy Allerding. sister ol the bride, was maid of honor Joni Powell, sister of the bride and Jennifer McDaniel, friend of the hnde and groom, were bridesmaids Becky Powell, niece of the bride, was flower girl and Nicholas, son of bride, was a “success” as our ringbearer' John P. Kooistra, brother of groom, was best man Eric tenllaaf and Mike tcnHaaf, friends of the groom, were groomsmen. Dave and Scott Allerding. brother-in-law ind nephew of the bride, were ushers. Soloist pianist was Samantha Allerding, singing “From This Moment On” by Shama Twain Helpers included Jenny and Kern Powell. Tammy and Laura Kooistra and Julie Quick The happy couple honeymooned in Can­ cun. and now reside in Hastings Pattersons to mark anniversary Feb. 14 Russ and Gaye Patterson of 5460 Irving Road. Hastings will be celebrating their sil­ ver anniversary on Valentine’s Day. 2000. In honor of the occasion, their family hosted a surprise party at the First Baptist Church of Middleville. A program includ­ ing ventriloquist David Stewart, a memo­ ries video, special remarks from the cou­ ple's daughters and a beautiful solo. “My Valentine”, sung by Anneliese Patterson, was enjoyed by lhe guests attending. Their daughters arc Ixannc (Petci Bailey. Annelirse ami l^iccy Patterson. lhe couple has three grandchildren. Russell J.. I^iurcn and (iraycen Bailey. Thursday February 10 2000 - Page 7 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Michael D Barber (original mortgagors) lo Flagstar Bank Mortgagee dated November 20 1998 and recorded on November 25 1998 in Document 1021444 Barry County Records Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation Assignee by an assignment dated July 9 1999 which was recorded on August 2. 1999. tn Document 1033305. Barry County Records, on which mod gage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of SIXTY TWO THOUSAND ONE HUN DRED THIRTY SIX AND 64/100 dollars ($62.136 64) including interest at 7 500°. per an num Under the power of sale contained in sa>d mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort gaged premises or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast ings. Ml at 1 00 p m . on March 16. 2000 Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF WOODLAND Barry County. Michigan and are described as Commencing at the Southwest corner of Sec­ tion 15. Town 4 North Range 7 West thence East 40 rods thence North 33 rods 13.5 feet m the middle of State Street for the Place of Begin nmg, thence North 84 feet lo the Place of Begin nmg, thence North 110 feet thence East 198 feel thence South 110 feet thence West 198 feet to the Place of Beginning Being a part of Block 7 of the Village of Woodland, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 21 and part of Block 5 of Parrott s Addition to the Village of Woodland, according to the recorded plat thereof m Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 36 Ex­ cept a parcel of land, described as Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 15 Town 4 North. Range 7 West thence East 40 rods, thence North 33 rods 13 5 feet in the middle of State Street for the Place of Beginning thence North 84 feet to the place of Beginning, thence North 6 feet, thence East 198 feet, thence South 6 feet, thence West 198 feet to the Place of Be ginning Being a part of Block 7 of the Village of Woodland according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 21 and part of Block 5 ot Parrott s Addition to the Village of Woodland, according to the recorded plat thereof in Lib** 1 of Plats, on Page 21 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated February 3 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593 1306 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200010357 Mustangs (3.*2) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in lhe conditions of a mortgage made by Rickey L Lewis and Candalyne S Lewis husband and wife I original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee dated May 9 1996. and recorded on May 15 1996 tn Liber 660 on Page 403. Barry County Records Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the MICHIGAN STATE HOUS­ ING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a public body corporate and politic, as assignee by an assign­ ment dated May 9 1996 which was recorded on May 15. 1996 m Liber 660. on Page 409. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY ONE AND 90 100 dollars ($71,291 90). including interest at 7 100c- per annum Under the power of sale contained m sad mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort gage wrfl be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings M' at TOO p m on March 2. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County, Michigan, and are de­ scribe 1 as A parcel of land out of the Southeast 1/4 of the Nomeast 1 4 of Section 1 Town 1. North, Range 7 West being more particularly described as fol­ lows Beginning at a pomt ot the East line of said Section 1. distant Northerly 689 feet from the East 1 4 post of said Section 1. thence continuing Northerly along said East Section Ime 130 feet to North line of the South 24 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1 -4 of said Section 1, as oc­ cupied. thence Westerly 257 feet along said North line of the South 24 acres as occupied, thence Southerly 25 feet, thence Westerly 8 feet; thence Southerly 105 feet, thence East 265 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1940CL 600 3241a m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale Dated January 20. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 240 593 1300 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *97086486 Hawks (2/17) Visit Us on the HET jadnews.com Tom Hayward to mark 80 years Please join Tom's family in celebrating his XOth birthday An open house is being planned for Sunday. Feb 13. 2000 at Prairieville Township Hall from 1-3 p.m. Your presence is the only gift requested /ha^ia^e /licensee Kenneth Homer Shepard. Middleville and Pamela Jo Lynch. Middleville William Christ Miller. Hastings and Brenda Sue Newton. Hastings. Kurt Fnc Jensen. Delton and Shannon Mane Manthei. Delton Ernest L Staup. Hastings and Bonnie Ann Mane Scybold. Hastings Creek-Wright engagement told Alisha Thompson would like to announce the engagement of her mother. Gina Kay Creek to Randy Joseph Wnght. both of Dowling. Ml The future bode is the daughter of Sally Collie and John Creek, both of Delton. Ml She is a 19X4 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed as a unit pricing manager at the Kmart of Hastings. Ml The future groom ts the son of Gerald Wright ofHespena. Ml and of the late Janet Wnght of Hastings. Ml He is a 19X2 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Bradford W hite of Mid­ dles ille A May 2.000 wedding is being planned most critically acclaimed series of 1999. Sundays 9PM/8C Lorraine Schmitt has surprise party A surprise birthday dinner party was given in her honor Feb 4th by her son Peter, and daughter-in-law. Beverly She is a very active lady, an as id bridge player, and loves walking DIRECTOR POSITION AVAILABLE The Middleville Housing Commission is look­ ing for an Executive Director to oversee opera­ tions a\ Lincoln Meadows Apartments. This is a part-time position, 25 hours per week, with flexible working hours. Salary would be nego­ tiable and commensurate with experience. Resumes must be submitted by February 18, 2000 and mailed to: Lincoln Meadow Apartments P.O. Box 310 Middleville, Michigan 49333 LEGAL NOTICE State of Michigan Probate Court Barry County Circuit Court-Family Division PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 99-22736-SE In the matter a’ Mary jane Johnson De ceased Social Security Nc 364 24 3501 To heirs of Eleanor Otis Shedd and Ester Otis Anderson and the ne<rs of Sarah Hart, deceased and Lyle Munyon deceased who are potential devisees whose addresses are unknown and whose interest m tne matter may De barred or af­ fected by the following NOTICE A nearing wit: be he*d on April 25 2000 at 9 00 a m m the Barry County courtroom Hastings Mchigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on tne cet tion For Admittance of the Oc­ tober 26 1967 Will and Court Uetermnation and appointment of Personal Representative February 3 2000 George T Perrett (P42751. 312 O'd Kent Ban* B«dg Battle Creek Mi 49017 (616) 965 7000 Can Warren 963 Wagner Drr.e Battie Creek. 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Oakland, and Macomb Counties Phone (248) 577-8100 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Delautt having been made in the terms and conditions ol a certain mortgage made by Richard L Stamm Jr a sin­ gle man ot Barry County Michigan Mortgagor to Great Lakes Bancorp Mortgagee dated the 17th day ol March AD 1997 and recorded in the ot’•ce of ttie Register ot Deeds tor the Count, of Barry and State of Michigan on the 21st day of April A D 1997 m Liber 691 of Barry Records on page 820 which said mortgage was thereafter on to-wit the 2nd day of September A D 1999 assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc thru mesne assignments and sub mined for recording on January 13th 2000 in the office of Register of Deeds tor said County of Barry Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice tor principal and interest the sum of $36 199 40 And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt se cured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now thereof by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that on Thursday the 2nd day of March A D 2000 at 1 00 p m o • clock said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at pubic auction to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml Barry County Michigan of the premises described in said mortgage or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due as aforesaid on said mortgage with the interest thereon at eight point five zero per cent (8 50%) per annum and all legal costs charges and expenses in­ cluding the attorney fees allowed by law and also any sum or sum which may be paid by the un­ dersigned necessary to protect rts interest in the premises Which said premises are described as foiiows AH that certain piece or parcel of land sit­ uate in the City of Hastings in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as fol­ lows to wit BEGINNING IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1-4 OF SECTION 14 TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST THENCE EAST ALONG SOUTHLINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 APPROXIMATELY 10 RODS TO CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAD AS POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 660 FEET THENCE NORTHERLY 165 FEET THENCE WESTERLY 460 FEET THENCE NORTH 45 FEET THENCE WESTERLY 200 FEET TO THE CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAD THENCE SOUTHERLY 210 FEET ALONG THE CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAD TO A POINT OF BEGINNING Tax ID 06-007-014-002-05 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned tn accordance with 194BCL600 3241 a tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated January 27 2000 WELTMAN WEINBERG 4 RE IS CO L PA By Daniel E BestiP5650H Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee (2/24) Notice of Sale Be advised that the mortgage made on No vember 19 1996 by Donald J Salisbury and Terri Salisbury as mortgagor to First National Bank of Michigan as mortgagee for the property com­ monly known as 11 Pike Road. Delton Ml and legally described as .ownship of Hope a parcel of land tn the Northwest 1 4 of Section 20. T2N. R9W described as platted m the Plat of Diana Shores as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats of page 24 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County Michigan thence South 1 6 East 33 00 feet to the centerline of Guernsey Lake Rd said centerline also being the East and West 1/4 Ime of said Section 20 thence North 89 45 West, along the East and West 1 4 line a distance of 261 50 feet thence North 1 6 West 407 00 feet, thence South 89 45 East 261 50 feet to the West line of said Pike Road thence South 1^’. East along sad West line 374 00 feet to the point ot beginning is m default ’he mortgage was recorded on December 17 1996 in the office of the register of deeds for Barry County Michigan m book 681 on mortgages on page 90 The amount claimed to be due and unpaid on the date of this notice ts $27 896 90 in principal and $1,087 80 m interest No legal or equitable pro ceedmg has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt secured by the mortgage, and the power of sale contained m the mortgage is now m effect by reason of the default Notice ts now given that on March 17. 2000. al 1 p m at the front door of the courthouse m the City of Hastings. Barry County Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bid­ der al public sale for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on the mortgage, to­ gether with the legal costs and charges of sale, including an attorney fee of $200 00 provided by law and m the mortgage the lands and property mentioned above The length of the redemption period will be 6 months from date of sale Dated i 28-00 By Mortgagee Joseph L Zande(P57645) PO Box 4010 East Lansing Ml 48826 (517)333 7718 (2-24) State of Michigan f robate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Independent Probate File No 2000-22790-IE Estate ot Sue Ann Wierenga, formerly known as Sue Ann Srfton Social Security No 384-60 8260 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following T he decedent whose last known address was 9341 Davenport Road Woodland Michigan 48897 died December 28 1999 An instrument dated November 20 1997 has been admitted as the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative Patti Jean Raymond 10895 Ford Road Plamwe'i Michigan 49080 within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the per sons entitled to it Stephanie S Fekkes (P43549) 629 West State Street Suite 203 Hastings Michigan 49058 (616) 945 8844 (2/10) Ann landers Hate weddings? he perceived to be an intruder Rather than Dear Ann Landers: I enjoyed your columns on why the clergy hate weddings, and I hope you will print one more on the subject I am a clergyman who docs NOT hate weddings In fact. I consider weddings the most joyous part of my work. A wed­ ding presents an opportunity to bring peo­ ple closer lo religion and spirituality. It adds a dimension of holiness to their lives. I am happy to accommodate most requests, since they arc the personal expression of the cou­ ple There was. however, one notable ex­ ception An attractive couple u anted to be mar­ ried on the even of Halloween The groom said he planned to be dressed like Franken­ stein. and his bride would be dressed as a fairy princess The father of the bride agreed to wear a gorilla outfit and come down the aisle carrying the bride on his back I fch this was too much. Your opinion, please! Rabbi C . in Sharon. Pa Dear Rabbi A bride and groom who want to turn their wedding ceremony into a comedy act sound too immature to be con­ sidering marriage. I fear you have not heard the last of them Here's one more about weddings: Wedditig tales Dear Ann: One of the most startling ex­ periences I had while officiating at a wed­ ding was when a young groom announced to me at the altar. “I don’t want to get into that Father and Son and Holy Ghost stuff I'm not very religious " Another unforgettable experience was when a groom, in the middle of the service, asked in a voice loud enough for those in the back of the church to hear. “Is this damned place air-conditioned?" I am retired now. and glad of it. D.H. in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dear D.H.: The mail on this subject has been an eye-opener. I had no idea of the ex­ tent to which the clergy have been abused and insulted. For shame. Safe recording Dear Ann Landers: The letters you printed about keeping the voice of the de­ ceased on the answering machine were in­ teresting. but my story is a little different, and I hope you will print it. About 12 years ago. while recording a greeting on my machine, my loyal, protec­ tive canine companion was barking at what Keep friends and relatives “IN TOUCH" with their hometown. Give them a subscription to The Hastings BANNER. Call 945-9554. AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE ■■ FOR SAFE DRIVERS WITH GOOD TRAFFIC RECORDS B "Samp*? premjurr show-i tor drivers who enpy 5 yea's of safe dr^rg use the vehcie for pleasure and are mameti ages 25-54 wrrn two or more cars "Sured on tne same pekey and i.ve <n su-nounping areas Cities of Grand Rapids Kaiamazoc ana Kentwood proper available at slightly nrgher premiums NO FINANCE CHARGES • NO COSTLY DUES NO MEMBERSHIP TO BUY We also o«er... • 3 and 6 month continuous polfcie: also available (Determined by multiplying rate shown by 3 for three months or 6 lor sis months) • Full coverage. 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ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Don Phillips, a married man. and Janet Phillips, his wife, (original mortgagors) to First Alliance Mort­ gage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 21. 1998 and recorded on June 22. 1998 in Document No 1013905. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION, as assignee by an assignment dated April 24. 1998 which was recorded on February 11. 1999 in Document No 1025060. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there ts claimed to be due al the dale hereof the sum of TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHT AND 67/100 dollars ($25,808 67) including interest at 17 600% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings Mt at 1 00 p m . on March 16. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing North 86 Degrees East 500 feet from a point 800 feet South of the West 1 4 post of Section 21. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, thence North 86 degrees East 50 feet, thence South 4 degrees East 50 feet thence Southwest­ erly 60 i 2 feet, thence North 4 degrees West 85 feet to the beginning Together with use of lake shore and drive to mam road in common with other owners Also Commencing North 86 de­ grees East 600 feet from a point BOO feet Sorth of the West 1 4 post of Section 21 Town 1 North Range 8 West thence South 86 degrees West 50 feet tnence South 4 degrees East 50 feet thence Northeasterly to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(*) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 324ia m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Fetruary 3. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1302 Trott & Trott P C Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bmgham Farms Ml 48025 Fde *990910653 Tigers (3-2) start over again, I let him provide back­ ground noise Later, when a contractor re­ turned my call, he left a message saying. "Lady, if I ever come to our house. I'll bring a big T-bone steak for that dog on your an­ swering machine." Although Buck has been dead for 10 years, who know s how many would-be in­ truders ha\c been scared off by his barking. He still protects my home by answering the phone with me I doubt very much that re­ placing his barking with a recording of my cats meow mg would have the same effect D C.. Olympia. Wash Dear Olympia: It sounds as if Buck has given you the ultimate gift that keeps on giving. I'm sure he has a special place in Canine Heaven. Take the cake Dear Ann Landers: This letter has been sitting on my desk for several days while I have been debating whether or not to send it. It s about those long-maligned Christmas fruitcakes. Whatever happened to accepting a gift graciously, no matter what it is? I can­ not believe that some people actually think it is OK to tell friends and family members what to give them. Is the true meaning of Christmas a thing of the past? I say. "Take the Damn Fruitcake, and Shut Up!" - Ray M in Santa Clarita. Calif. Dear Ray I second the motion. Wise agreement Dear Ann Landers: I am 30 years old. married, with two young children. I also have a great relationship with my 22-ycarol.i brother. Here’s the problem. Our di­ vorced. 62-ycar-old father has been seri­ ously dating a widow who is 10 years younger than he is. When this woman's hus­ band died, he left her quite well-off finan­ cially. She has two children of her own who arc also fairly well-off When our mother divorced Dad 15 years ago. he stopped taking much interest in our lives. There was never an emotional close­ ness between us. although in the past year or two. he has made a real effort to make up for the previous years of neglect. It has been a slow process, but all of us want to develop stronger tics, and lately, wc have been spending a great deal of time together. Wc know Dad has been lonely, and wc have no objection to his dating However, my brother and I believe he should get a prenuptial agreement if he decides to marry the woman, not only to protect us and our children’s interests, but her children's inter­ ests as well. A prenuptial agreement will ensure that any money cither of them brings GIRL, Emily Taylor, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 3I. 2<XX) at 9:21 p.m. to Mike and Char Hull of Hastings. Weighing 4 lbs. 15 3/4 ozs. and I9.5 inches long. GIRL, Harleigh Laurain. born at Pennock Hospital on Jan 26. 2000 at 11:37 a m. to Joseph and Kaclc Willson of Vermontville. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 1'2 inches long GIRL, Mikayla Gail Bartlett, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Jan 25. 2000 at 8:30 a m. to Michelle K Williams and Brian Bartlett of Middleville Weighing 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. TWINS, Chester Stewart and Diana Jo. born at Pennock Hospital on Jan 24. 2000 to Chet and Brenda Dalski. Chester was born a’ 11:27 p m. and weighed 4 lbs. 8 ozs. and measured 18 12 inches long Diana Jo was born at 11.28 p.m. and weighed 5 lbs. 0 ozs and measured 18 inches long. GIRL, Mandi Mane, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan 26. 2(XX) at 6 47 p.m. to Tonya Leonard and Thomas Strouse of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs I I 2 ozs. and 21 inches long into the relationship will wind up where they want it to go. Dad seems very trusting of this woman, but he docs not want her to know what his assets really arc. Wc have not been given this information either, but have reason to believe his estate is sizable Until recently. Dad has been stingy with money. Now, he is spending quite a bit on this woman. Wc don't want to see our inhcntancc dwindled dow n to nothing because of a new wife and her family I am very happy that Dad has found someone to share his life, even though I have not yet met her I can tell he is much happier, and I want him to continue seeing her Wc do care about him, and don't know how to approach him about the prenuptial agreement Please help - Concerned in Illi­ nois. Dear Concerned (or should I say. Overly Concerned): You sound a bit too interested in your father's money. Since he appears to be of sound mind, he will probably make a rational decision about what lo do with it. Nevertheless, when both parties bring as­ sets into a marriage, it is wise to have a prenuptial agreement. It can prevent a lot of gnef down the road. The best "approach” is to ask him if he plans to have a prenuptial agreement. The rest is up to him. ‘Get a job Dear Ann Landers: I am writing about our 50-ycar-old son-in-law. This fellow has completed several years of college, holds a master's degree, and is a nice guy. He is very good to his wife and us. Howcv-cr. they have moved five times in the last 10 years, and always seem lo be short of cash. Wc have loaned them money, which has never been repaid. Our younger daughter has loaned them money as well, and they have not paid her back, either. This son-in­ law cannot seem to hold a job. He goes from one position to another, which is very perplexing. My wife and I arc retired and living on a fixed income. Wc are comfortable, but must live conservatively in order lo maintain our lifestyle. Wc cannot afford lo support my son-in-law and his family. What do you think is really going on with him? - San Bernadino, Calif. Parents. Dear Parents: No mystery here. A 50ycar-old man with a master's degree who has moved five times in 10 years and al­ ways seems lo be short of cash has been ed­ ucated beyond his intelligence. It’s nice that he has a B.A. and an M.A., but what he re­ ally needs is a J.O.B. Tell him. in no uncer­ tain words, that he must go to work at something. ANYTHING, because the wheels have come off of the gravy train. Do you haw questions about sex. but no one to talk to? Ann Landers' booklet, ’Sex and lhe Teenager." is trunk and to the point. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens. c/oAnn Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit lhe Cre­ ators Syndicate web page al hum: cre­ ators. com Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. GIRL, Kayla Avery Brown, born at Pen­ nock Hospital on Jan. 26. 2000 at 9:31 a.m. to Kevin Brown and Moshcll Tibble of Middleville Weighing 8 lbs. 5 1/2 ozs. and 20 3/4 inches long BOV, Hunter Lee Prior, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan 23, 2(XX) at 12:14 a m. to Lyndy Acker and Brandon Prior of Hast­ ings. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long BOY, Trey Jackson, bom ai Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 22. 2000 at 6:23 a m. to Tina and Rod McMilhan of Middleville. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs 9 ozs and 19 inches long. TWIN'S, Jeff and Jody Moore announce the birth of their twin boys, Jacob Alan and Justin Wesley, born Dec. 29. 1999 at Spec­ trum Health in Grand Rapids. Jacob weighed 5 lbs. 9 ozs. and measured 17.5 inches and Justin weighed 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and measured 18.25 inches. Proud grandparents arc Orvm and Nancy Moore and Jack and Judy DeGroot, all of Nashville. SAVE ON YOUR AUTO & HOME INSURANCE... If you have your personal auto and homeowners insurance with us, both policies will cost you less. Exclusively for Michigan drivers and homeowners... from Form Bureau Insurance. Call now i Larry Neil, Making Your Future More Predictable PBHUUH BUREAU Hastmp. Ml 4005R Phone 945-3443 www larmbuieawnsufance-mi com �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 10. 2000 - Page 9 Assyria He served as postmaster from 1855 through 1863 He was sent to the Michigan Legislature from his district in 1867 and held many offices in local gov­ From TIME to TIME... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Another look at Assyria Twp. land. This house was a two-story frame house with a cupola on top of it. The home had 9- and 11-foot ceilings. The pantry was paneled in black walnut boards 24" to 30" wide. A header al the top of the stair opening was 10 to 12 inches wide and made of black walnut and was hand caned. The stairway railing along the upper hall and down the stairway lo the newell post was also of black walnut. The basement walls were made of large field stones and hand hewn beams This house was tom down sometime in the 1950s or 1960s. along with the farm buildings. The Nashville Gravel Company purchased the land and used the gravel on the place. It is now privately owned. In 1873. when the Grange movement was strong in Michigan and Barry County. Artemas and his wife Rachel helped to organize Assyria Grange No. 128. holding the organizational meeting in their home. Artemas was the master in 1873. He was an active citizen of the communi­ ty. serving as a grand juror in 1848. Town­ ship Treasurer from 1862 to 1863 and 1866. He was supervisor of Assyna Township in 1873. He was a charter member of the Bar­ ry County Pioneer Association formed in 1873. Artemas Chapin died in 1909 and is buried in Ellis Cemetery. (More about Assyria Township next week). ernment. . Amelia and Richard Jones had five chil­ dren. George T., Flora T.. Mary A.. Fannie E., and Henry B.. who died as a baby. Richard and Amelia celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept 26. 1880. Earlier we mentioned Artemas Wnght Chapin. Artemas Chapin was bom in 1825. the son of Dormer Chapin. He came to Michigan from Springfield. Mass, in 1840. to hep his brother-in-law, Ellis Cleaveland, clear his land in Assyna Township. Barry County. Lucretia Chapin. Artemas' sister, had marned Cleavcland Ellis in Holyoke. Mass., pnor to coming to Michigan. Artemas married Mary A. Hunsiker of Bellevue on Jan. 5. 1847. Their children were Uretta Jane and Mary Euceba. Urctta marned Alvah Bngg of Assyna and Euccba marned H. Oscar Archer. Sylvanus died at age 3. Mary A. Hunsiker Chapin died in 1856 and is buned in Ellis Cemetery. Artemas then marned Rachel Hunt. They had one child. Lucretia. Rachel died in 1894 and is also buned in Ellis Cemetery. The Chapins bought property on Section No. 10, where the family lived in a log cab­ in. Later they built a large house on their Price Reduced. Outparcr S adjacent to Wal-Mart Supercenter Get a great deal on thn visible, high-traffic location. FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! Gov't & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings. 1-800-501-1777 For more information, call 501 273 45 35 or visit our webvitf* at wwwwal mart com realty ext. 5224 The home of Richard and Amelia Jones. Assyria Township. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Roads were very primitive in the begin­ ning of the settlement of Barry county, fol­ lowing Indian trails and surveyor cuttings and were often over swamp land and through the deep forest The first roadway was laid out in 1838, when the area was still known as John­ stown. This mad went from Bellevue to Hastings It was surveyed on June 21. 1838. by F. Burgess 7 he highway commissioners at that time were Cleavcland Hlis and Wilburn P r4nsw4 ‘ The road began at the quarter post between Sections 9 and 10 and proceeded m a southeasterly direction, terminating on the eastern county line 73 links north of the southeast corner of Section No. 25. This road allowed farmers to get their products to market in Battle Creek easier and to get supplies into the area better At this time the township was still Johnstown Township. A hne of four horse teams made the run between Battle Creek and Assyna and on into Hastings. This improved communica­ tions between the Battle Creek and Hast­ ings and allowed for more frequent mail dchvcncs. A Baptist minister named Osborn, built a tavern to serve the stage line. This was built of tamarack logs in the center of the town­ ship. which by now. was Assyna Township. Tnts was in 1850. Pastor Osborn leased the tavern to John Loomis, who managed it for a time and then Seth Davis operated it. this was on Section No 16. Later Edward Cox built a hotel and tavern on the same site as the Tamrack Tavern and operated it himself for some time Jonathan Park also built a tavern of maple logs in 1857 on the same road about one-half mile north of the Centre and called it the Maple House. Jonathan Park also operated a general store on Section No 15. George W. Foster was its proprietor in I860. There was another hotel, the Assyna House on the northern town line in I860 on the town line on Section No. 4 The very first store in Assyna Township was built in 1843. a year before Assyna was recognized as a separate township. It was built near the sawmill on Section No. 12 by John T Elhs and Belcher Athem. This store didn’t operate tor very long before it was closed along with the sawmill. There was a store at Assyna Centre, owned by Jonathan Park, who owned it for quite a long time. The store was for a time the only store in the town. In 1880. the store was kept by Mrs Abbey and a second store was opened by B. T. Ken* at the Centre. The school, Assyna Distnc- No. 5 was located on Section No. 21. The first official information about this school is found in the Michigan State Archives in Lwnsing and lists Asa Wilcox as the director for 1858 through 1861 and 57 children attending the school. It was a white frame building with an ornate belfry. There was no plumbing. It had lhe usual two outhouses and was heal­ ed by >vod stoves. Water was earned from the neighboring wells for many years The district consolidated with Bellevue in 1947-1948. Iola Barry and Enid Hamson were lhe last teachers lo teach at the tworoom school. They had 61 students. The school building burned in 1951 In 1879, school directors for the township were S.H. Young. John Wilkinson. D.H. Chase. Amos Ashley. Asa Wilcox. L. E. Hinchman, Thomas Ford. L. T. Metcalf and Samuel Bell Richard Jones came to Assyna Township, Barry Township, Section No. 9. Richard Jones was born the son of Jonathan and Pol Iv Jones on March 15, 1807, in Richfield, N.Y.. Otsego County. Here he attended school and worked on the family farm. When he was 12 years old he went to Franklin County. Mass, to the home town of his father. Leverett, Mass., where he spent six years. His father had died in 1816. and his mother had remarried. Benjamin Jones, a brother of Richard Jones, came to Michigan and Assyria Township in 1847, and settled on Section No. 9. He served dunng the Civil War with I Company. 13th Michigan Volunteer Infantry and died of disease at Nashville. Tenn, on Nov. 28. 1864. When Richard was 18 years old he returned to New York and lived with his stepfather, where he hoped to get more edu­ cation. which was not forthcoming. He actually received about 20 days over a threc-year period. HcYnamcd Amelia Tuckerman on Sept. 30. 1830. Amelia was the daughter of Ben­ jamin and Tryphosa Tuckerman of Rich­ field. She was bom on April 1. 1806. The couple farmed in Oswego County for a peri­ od of four years and then moved to Otsego County. New York, where they spent anoth­ er four years, but they were interested in heading west. In September of 1838. they moved to NOTICE To The qualified Electors of BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE HELD IH THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2000 The following candidates will appear on the Presidential Primary Ballot: The home of Artemas W. Chapin. Hillsdale County. (Mich.), joining the pio­ neers who were ready lo make themselves a new life in the wilderness of Michigan. In September of 1848, they moved to Assyna Township. Barty County to Section No. 9. where they lived as true pioneers with all of the hardships, hard work of clearing the land and planting crops. The first yea; that the Jones family lived in Assyria Township. Richard and his son. George T., who was 18 years old, cleared over 60 acres and planted 50 acres of wheat. He was able to increase his land holdings from the original 220 acres lo about 500 acres in a pcnod of three years. He was able to pay for all of the land within three years and owned the land free and clear. Some of the land was in Section No. 9 and Section Republican: Gary Bauer George W. Bush Steve Forbes Orrin Hatch Alan Keyes jonn Mcvatn Democratic: Lyndon H. LaRoucbe Jr. Reform: Donald J. Trump The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voting Precincts - Barry County, Michigan No. 10. Richard Jones was an active citizen of Animal shelter walk-through set An informal walk-through tour of the new animal shelter under construction will be held at I pm. Saturday in Hastings. The new shelter site is at the end of Industrial Park Drive, not far from thv Viking Corp, plant. All volunteers or anyone else interested are invited to s'op in. ‘Coffee House’ concert planned The Delton Music Booster Association will have its third annual "Coffee House" Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 24. at the Delton High School Auditorium Featured will be the Cornerstone Univer­ sity Wind Ensemble under the direction of Electors who wish to receive an Absentee Voter ballot for the Presidential Primary Election by mail may submit an AV application by 2:00 p.m. February 10, 2000 Electors qualified to obtain an Absentee Voter ballot for the Presidential Primary Election may vote in person in the Clerk’s office up to 4:00 p.m. February 21, 2000 7475 Cm Rd. Dr Bruce Curietie. Also performing will be the Delton sixth grade, middle school and high school bands. Don Drenth from South Christian High School will be adjudicator. Admission is $2 at the door. 5463 S M-43 Hwy Phone (Bl® MS-2464 Phone (61® 046-2164 Phone (61® 795-9915 Phone (61® TVS-7202 155 E. Orrhert SI Dowling. Ml 49050 Phone (61® 367-4915 (office Phone (61® 03-5171 9752 Evan Rd Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cali. 945-9554 Assyna Centre School Phone |81® 645-5060 Phone Nir 795-9091 CASTUTO0 TWP CLERK 11031 VNdwood Rd Phone (61® 672-7146 Phone (517) 852-91KI ir^ne Phone (517) 852-0479 (Office) Phone |81® 623-2664 Phone (81® 6U 6660 (office) Phtne (61® 9*5-3291 (home) * �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Febr jary 10. 2000 Stiles sends Panthers home as winners, 58-57 Finding the heart to make Valentines special Valentines Day has not always been my favorite time to celebrate, but as I have aged and somewhat mellowed out during the last couple of months, I have learned that even the heartless need a bit of sweetening sometimes. And I do have an excuse for my lack of sweetness, it's called diabetes which forces me to stay away from those candycoaled things. I wouldn't take candy from someone as nice as Bobby Knight­ In the past, I have used this space at this time of year to give my personal feelings about Valentines Day. Those thoughts have brought about letters, flowers, interesting looks and even special dinner invitations. Still, a journalist never states anything for a reward (at least that's what we were taught in school), but rather we use our words lo relay a message or to make a point. My message was that the materialism associated with Feb. 14 made my blood sugar rise lo out-of-control levels and that ' had nothing to do with eating candy. After dissecting my message. I realized that I had a very deep problem and I looked for guidance. Now, I can claim that 1 am a recovering sourpuss who is attempting to find the goodness and sweetness associated with Valentines D»> My problem made me look to a deeper source to find a deeper meaning. I am not sure what I have found, but at least I can smile nuw when the words Valentines Day are uttered. (Well, maybe for a second) Love is not always about i special person, which probably when you get right down lo it is the main source of my illness. Love can also be about a job (like the one I have here at J-Ad Graphics)... a home (like the one I have here in Hastings, one of the best places in the world to live)... family members (which includes by birds of bcaunful maize and blue colors)... friends (which includes a few selected Michigan State University fans, so sorry about Boilermaker tragedy)... religion (which includes my second home here in Hastings)... and sports (which most limes are more exciting and sizzling than any super model). These things have helped me to get through this holiday without many ill feelings or remorse. Love is often about simple things and not things that require you to fork out a year's salary to make someone else feel a bit special. • Love is when a fellow employee brings you a doughnut after another fellow employee has brewed up that special pot of Hazelnut coffee. Now that tickles the taste buds. • Love is when a woman approaches you in the grocery store and tells you that she really likes what you do with the newspaper. Words like that can even make you forget why you wanted to go back to school. • Love is being able to watch prep athletes work at mastering a sport and celebrate after seeing what their work car. produce. • Love is admiring the polite behaviors of many of the prep athletes, even after hearing all of those stories of how kids today lack good morals and direction. • Love is watching a black man like Tiger Woods master a predominantly while Sport like golf. How does Tiger make it look so easy? • Love is not having someone like Dennis Rodman on your basketball team. • Love is picking up the Detroit News and finding out that Garden City High School, my alma mater, is still undefeated (13-0) on the basketball season. • Love is hearing from an old friend who just happens to be opening for Tommy Chong at a Grand Rapids comedy . club. By the way, if you ever want to sec a young and rising comic, check out the great humor of one Kevin Kramis. • Love is seeing two like Elwin and Alberta Curtis work so well, and make such a difference in other people's lives, for so many years. • Love is doing onto others and having others do onto you. • Love is when Western Michigan, Michigan, the Red Wings, the Pistons, the Tigers and lhe Lions win or when Michigan State, Eastern Michigan, lhe St. Louis Blues, lhe Chicago Bulls, the Atlanta Braves and lhe Green Bay Packers do not. • Love is music, although with some a mute button may be required. • Love is poems, although some should probably not be printed or even read • Love is all about the senses — seeing, touching, hearing, smelling, touching — and always makes perfect sense • Love is all that is good and that certainly includes lhe sports. Why else would you explain why so many devote so much time to these silly games? We will return lo this topic in a year's time lo evaluate my growth Have A Happy Valenines Day’ Talk to you soon. Two free throws by Derek Stiles with eight second remaining gave Delton Kellogg the winning points to beat KVA rival Kalamazoo Hackett in Kalamazoo Tuesday 58-57. The win was the Panthers' first of the season. Stiles attempted a putback shot in the waning seconds of the game when he was fouled. Hackett had a shot to win the game after Stiles sank both chanty tosses, but lhe attempt came too late and was off the mark Hackett led by one point 10-9 after the opening eight minutes, but Delton went ahead by one, 23-22 at the half. In the third quarter, Hackett came back to knot the score by winning the eight-minute frame by a 17-16 margin. ..."we got stronger as the game went on." Delton coach, Jim Hogoboom Robert Boyle led the victorious Panthers with 22 points. His total included two trifectas. "Robert had an outstanding game; in lhe second half, most of our offense were clearouts for Robert," Delton coach Jim Hogoboom said. Stiles and Regan Docle each tallied 11 points for Delton. Docle also hit a threepointer. Delton hit 21 field goals, three threepointers, grabbed 31 rebounds and was of-21 13from the free throw line. Ty Oppenlander led Hackett with 16 markers. Delton trailed late by four points, but Doele's three-ball got them lo within one. Later, Sky Matteson made a key rebound which gave the Panthers the ball and a chance to win lhe game. "Il was a very well-played high school basketball game." Hogoboom said. "A lot Robert Boyle (3), shown here driving past a Kalamazoo Christian defender during Friday’s game, was the go-to player in Delton Kellogg’s Tuesday win over Kalamazoo Hackett. (Photo by Perry Hardin) of kids made plays down the stretch. It was the first time all year that we got stronger as the game went on." The next three games for Delton are all on the road. Hogoboom's squad faces Parchment this Friday, travels to Comstock next Tuesday (Feb. 15) and visits Paw Paw Feb. 18. Moore Scores: Freshmen Fall Shawn Moore scored 38 of Delton Kelloggs 56 points, but lhe Panthers still came up a free throw short of The current Lakewood High School wrestling team has won more than any other and Saturday's first place tournament performance broke the program s record. Lakewood is ranked No. I in Division 11 and has pinned defeats on 12 Stateranked mat programs during lhe 1999­ 2000 campaign. Lowell is currently No. 2 in Division emotion; we really had to find our way back into it." Rowland said. "We knew that we needed to go back to our power in the third game." Confidence was something lhe Lady Vikings played with all day and players like Stephanie Maciasz, Jill Benschoter and Audra Love were able to take their games to the next level because of that confidence. "We played real confident." Rowland explained. "Northern could not stop Stephanie or Jill and Audra really came through at the net." Maciasz finished with 67 kills. Benschoter 53 kills, 9 blocks and 60 digs and Love managed 19 kills. 12 blocks. 51 digs. 8 service aces and 36 sc.vice points. Most of Love’s blocks came in the final match versus Forest Hills Northern, a team Rowland described as being more concerned with its offense than its pool play and ousted Northview 15-5, 15­ 10 in lhe semifinals. Forest Hills Northern beat Rockford 15-13, 15-12 in the other semifinal match, setting up the rematch with Lakewood. Despite a couple of challenges, nobody could match Lakewood's intensity, depth and power Saturday. "We just had real consistent play with everybody doing their jobs." Rowland said. The win improved Lakewood's season record lo 52-5 and 4-1 in the Capital Circuit. Currently, the Lady Vikings are ranked fifth in Class B and look to improve their league title hopes Thursday with a home match against Eaton Rapids. It is the team's final home appearance of the season.* Visit Us on the NET jadnews.com II and the Vikings Jan. 29 rallied to out­ score the Red Arrows, 46-24. Coach Bob Veitch Vikings are now 23­ 1 after winning five times Saturday at their own tournament Lakewood's victories came against Hastings (58-15), Byron Center (43-15), Portland (48-22), Wayland Union 66-7) and DeWitt (60-12). A sign that hung above the Lakewood gymnasium Saturday read, "No One Comes Into Our House and Pushes Us Around." No One Did. So far this season, the Vikings have won tournaments at Plainwell, Middleville, Lakewood and Sparta. They also finished third at the Hastings LJL Lamb Tournament and at the Temperance Bedford Tournament. Another area team that is ranked No. 7 in Division II is Middleville. The Vikings beat the Trojans also Jan. 29, Those three players, however, weren't the only Lady Vikings to step up big at the Belding Tournament. Katherine Shellenbarger crushed 28 kills to go along with her 62 digs. Amanda Blough had 8 service aces, 47 service points and 131 assists Providing great spark off the bench, according to Rowland, were Stacey Carpenter and Shawna Buche. To reach the finals. Lakewood won over Central Montcalm 15-4, 15-5, Lowell 15-4. 15-5. Grandville 15-2. 15-2 Teams That Are Ranked... Included in this week's Associated Press high school basketball poll are a few teams from our area. Wyoming Park (O­ K White) is 12-2 and No. 8 in Class B, Coopersville (O-K Blue) is 12-2 and No. 10 in Class B, Wayland Union (O-K Gold) is 10-2 and honorable mention in Class B and Olivet (SMAA) is 12-1 and No. 4 Vikings, Saxons win at Lakewood Power play provides Lady Vikings with latest riumph Lakewood High School's varsity volleyball team won its third Belding Tournament in coach Kelli Rowland's 11 years with the program last Saturday, beating Forest Hills Northern in the championship match. The Lady Vikings defeated Northern in the final, 15-9. 13-15, 15-6. the second time on the day that they had powered past a talented team of Huskies. Lakewood also beat Northern, ranked ninth in Class A, 15-7, 15-6 in its final pool play match. Rowland said her squad got into a tipping competition with Northern in the second game loss, but went back to its potent power game in Game 3. and won with relative ease "We weren't playing with a lol of Kalamazoo Hackett, 57-56. Moore also came up big on the glass with 12 caroms. Hastings' Ryan Rowse uses strength and balance to keep this grappler tied uf. Saxon eagers succumb to Chix pressure, 62-56 Improvement was shown and a big road victory was nearly obtained. But in the end, it was a couple of costly turnovers in the fourth quarter and a few free throws drained by the opposition Tuesday that gave Hastings a 62-56 road defeat at Zeeland. The Saxons (8-7, 5-5 in lhe O-K While Conference) led after three quarters 44-39 and were up by as many as seven points in the fourth quarter The game, according to Saxon mentor Don Schils. was close throughout and lhe work of his squad was solid, except for a couple of miscues dunng those final eight Hastings against Zeeland Tuesday, while Dustin Terrel added 17 markers. Terrel was one of the Saxon post players who Schils said "did a nice job defensively" and did a "nice job on the boards." Hastings led 15-12 after the first quarter, was lied at half 26-26 and led by the five-point margin heading into the fourth quarter. In the fourth frame, Hastings had a stretch of six possessions that it did not score on. including four of lhe six that it didn't even gel a shot off. "They (Zeeland) got after us." Schils minutes "We played a lol better than wc have, said. "(But) it was also our execution; we made a couple of bad passes." Even in defeat, however, the Saxons showed some encouraging signs. "We had them on the ropes, we just didn't pul them away." Schils said. “We played with much more intensity, that was a step forward, and played hard the whole way." but turnovers in the fourth quarter got them back in it and free throws down the stretch won it for them." Schils said. The Saxons lost last Friday at East Grand Rapids 60-53. This Friday, they are home to battle another O-K White Conference foe. Forest Hills Central. Tony Bownc scored 26 points to lead 41-20. And the winning continued last Saturday as six Vikings managed 5-0 records and four others went 4-1. Five victories were obtained by Greg Secber (21-0) at 103, Aaron Stahl at 112, Phil Plowman (28-0) at 119, Ryan Harmer at 160, Jarrod LaRoche (32-2) at 189 and Shawn Veitch (28-5) at 171. Four triumphs were earned by Tony Harmer (31-5), Ron Wierckz (14-1) at 152, Matt VanDorp (25-12) at 130 and Nathan Boucher (24-10) al 125. A question that coach Veitch is asked often is, "Is this lhe best wrestling team you have coached at Lakewood?" The 1992 team went 22-2 and could be considered one of the best, but injuries during the time of the league tournament hindered it from reaching its full potential. The Viking mentor says lhe 1997 squad was a "great group" and he remembers stating that "it would be a long time before another team comes around like this one." "Three years later, we’re right back ar it," coach Veitch said. "This team doesn’t have any holes. This is a good group of kids." The Vikings, like many other prep wrestling programs, find themselves preparing for Saturday's league tournaments. The Capital Circuit event will be staged at Jackson Northwest High School and the Vikings should be one of lhe favorites. Hastings will be at the O-K White Conference tournament at Wyoming Park High School. WIN... Continued page 12 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 10. 2000 - Page 11 BCC plays best under pressure Under pressure, the Barry County Christian basketball team usually plays its finest ball Such was the case Feb 3 as the Eagles scored 28 points in the fourth quarter lo put away a pesky Kalamazoo Heritage foe. 78-71. "Wc tend to have better intensity and execution when there is more pressure,“ BCC coach Jim Sprague said. "When it comes down to putting a game away . we usually do a nice job." BCC (11-2) actually played its best al the end and al the start. In the first quarter, the Eagles lieu out lo a 22-11 advantage "In the first quarter, wc played some real good basketball.' Sprague said. Earlier in the season. Heritage heat BCC by one point at BCC. This time, it was BCC winning the seven-pointer in Kalama/oo. Josh Lampherc led the Eagles in the scoring column with 34 points. Lampherc sank l3-of-!5 charity stripe attempts in the fourth quarter and ended up l9-of-2l al the free throw line. His point total included one trifecta. Adam Winegar tallied 25 markers, a total that consisted on five triples. Winegar also was tough on the glass, collecting 8 caroms. Jerry LaDere pulled down 8 rebounds and scored 11 points before going down with an injury. Spirit fall in overtime The eighth grade boys Spirit basketball team lost a thriller in overtime to Forest Hills Central, 52-50. Hastings tied the game, 48-48, with 31 seconds left on a three-pointer by Drew Whitney. In the overtime. Hastings sank 2-of-4 free throws while Forest Hills Central hit 4-of-4. Whitney led Hastings with 19 points. Drew Bowman added 10, Justin Pratt 9, Scott Larsens 5. Adam Case 4 and Jacob Tuthill 3 points. Hastings will play Saturday at lhe Hastings Middle School. Game time is 9 a.m. Rams spike past Panthers With two Division I recruits, the Galesburg-Augusta volleyball team has the potential to humble many of its opponents. Such was the case Feb. 2 as G-A won easily at home against Delton Kellogg, 15-5. 15-2. 15-4. The two Rams who signed to play Division I volleyball next year are Tatiana Tkachuk and Teaha Shepperd. Tkachuk will spike collegiately at Liberty University, where Hastings High School graduate Rachel Young currently plays basketball. Shepperd will compete for the University of Illinois-Chicago. Against lhe Panthers, Shepperd made 16 kills and Tkachuk 10 spikes. Sky Matteson (23) lets a jumper fly in the paint during Friday's Winterfest contest at Delton Kellogg (Photo by Perry Hardin) Comets sparkle at end, pin hoop loss on Panthers Delton A battling team of Delton Kellogg Panthers finally ran out of steam in its 53-36 loss to Kalama/oo Christian last Friday at DK's Winterfest contest The Comets led by only six after one quarter < 15-9), five at the halt (28-23) and seven after three quarters (4O-33> But in the final eight minutes the made field goals 14 and committed IK turnovers. On the boards, the Panthers pulled down 32 and lhe Comets 35. Got a Sports Story Idea? 945-9554 visiting eagers outscored lhe Panthers 133 to win by 17. Derek Stiles scored 11 points for the Panthers. 10 coming in the first half. Stiles also pulled down 15 rebounds Robert Boyle hit for 10 points, also for the inspired Delton Kellogg squad "We did a great job battling, (but) they kind of wore us down.** Delton Kellogg coach Jim Hogoboom said. "We believe that we are getting better." r Great t Pay * Great Benefits Teams start r» aa up to WMF Valley falls in two: Jenny Mansfield smacked 3 kills and made 2 blocks, but Maple Valley’s volleyball team still lost a home match to Portland Feb. 7 15-2 and 15-10. The Lady Lions received 4 digs from Amber Newton and 2 digs from Abby Aspinall. Jamie West (30) takes a long range jumper as the Delton crowd watches from behind. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Get Extra CA$H From Your Home Or Business! 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MICHIGAN, hereby grants to the Consumers Energy Company, a Michigan corporation, its successors and assigns, hereinafter called the ‘Grantee.* the nght. power and authority to lay. maintain and operate gas mams, pipes and services on. along, across and under the highways, streets, alleys. br<dges. waterways, and other public places, and to do a local gas business m the VIL­ LAGE OF FREEPORT. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, for a penod of thirty years. SECTION 2 CONSIDERATION In consideration of the nghts. power and authonty hereby granted, said Grantee shall faithfully perform all things required by the terms hereof. SECTION 3 CONDITIONS No highway, street, alley, bndge. waterway or other pubic place used by said Grantee shall be obstructed longer than necessary dunng the work of construc­ tion or repair, and shall be restored to ihe same order and condition as when said work was commenced All of Grantee's pipes and mains shall be so placed in the highways and other pubic places as not to unnecessarily interfere with the use thereof lor highway purposes. SECTION 4 HOLD HARMLESS Said Grantee shall at ail times keep and save the Village free and harmless from all loss, costs and expense to whch rt may be subject by reason of the negligent construction and maintenance of the structures and equipment hereby authonzed. 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SECTION 7 RATES Said Grantee shall be entitled to charge the inhabitants ot sato Village for gas furnished therein, the rates as approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission, to which Commission or its successors authonty and junsdction to fix and regulate gas rates and idles regulating such service in said Village, are hereby granted for the term of this fran­ chise Such rates and rules shall be subject to review and change at any time upon petition therefor be ng made by either said Village, acting by its Village Council, or by said Grantee. SECTION 8 REVOCATION The franchise granted ty ths ordinance is subject to revocation upon sixty (60i days wntten notice by the party desmng such revocation, SECTION 9 MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION JURISDICTION Sato Gramee Shan, as to all other conditions and elements of service not herein fixed, be and remain subject to the reasonable rues and regulations of the Michigan Pubbc Service Commission or its suc­ cessors. appi-cabte to gas service m sato Village. SECTION 10 EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall take effect upon the day after the date o‘ publication thereof, provided, however, it shall cease and be of no effect after thirty days from its adoption unless wrthm said penod the Grantee shall accept the same in writing fried with the Village Clerk Upon acceptance and publication hereof, this ordinance shall constitute a con­ tract between said Village and sato Grantee We certify that toe fprego-ng Franchise Ordinance was duly enacted by the Village Council of toe VILLAGE OF FREEPORT BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, on the 7th day o» February. 2000 Charles Blough Village President Attest: Dawn Yarger, Village Clerk �Page 12 The Hastings Banne* - Thursday. February 10. 2000 Panthers pin mat defeats on two opponents Delton Kellogg's wrestlers won twice Feb. 3. beating Parchment 76-3 and Lawton 42-30. Winners versus Parcment were Corey Newington in the 103-pound weight class (pm in 3 19 over Marcus Beattie), John Tcnncer at 112 (void). Joel Crookston at 119 (pin in 3:26 over Jon Beatty). Kody Louden at 125 (void), Gary Herbert at 130 (14-3 decision over John Trimner), Jake Otten at 135 (void), Justin Siampflcr a» 145 (pm in 1:11 over Nick Glenn), Mark Ruthruff at 152 (pin in 1:45 over Chris Fouch), Jeff Erb at 160 (pin in 1:14 over Derrick Webster), David Overbeek at 171 (pm in 57 seconds over Brad Hovinga), Aaron Schallhorn at 189 (pin in 49 seconds over Brad Angle). Jeff DeGoede at 215 (pin in 40 seconds over Tim Geddings) and Bill Fems at 275 (pin in 1:23 over Tom Jensens). Winners against Lawton were Newington at 103 (void). Termeer at 112 (void). Ruthruff at 152 (pin in 1:15 over Garret Mead), Erb al 160 (pin in 1:26 over Derek DeVries), Overbeek al 17! (void). Schallhorn at 189 (void) and Fems at 275 (pin in 37 seconds over Jerry Frost) Overbeek, a sophomore, has a season mark ot 30-6 which includes 17 pins. Fems, a junior, has a season record of 31-1 which includes 27 pins. The Panthers will compete in the KVA Tournament this Saturday at GalesburgAugusta High School. WIN.. .continued from page 10 Lakewood s goal, after performing well at lhe tournament, is to get through a very tough district, which includeLowell and Ionia. That tournament will lake place at Lowell High School. “We’re hoping that this year will be different.’ coach Veitch said referring to the post-season disappointments the Viking matmen have experienced in the past. “The kids are working hard and want lo gel through districts. We don’t always seem to get the breaks." But this year, the Vikings' overall talent just may get them through. Luck may have nothing to do with it. "They're starting lo believe that the drillings (practices) arc important," coach Veitch said. "They’re finallyunderstanding that the hard work is for a reason." oxer IX-Wm (42-25) and Wayland Union (37-37, won on criteria of most wins) and lost to Portland (25-15). Byron Center (46-24) and Lakewood lhe Saxons finished fourth in the six-team field A couple of Hastings wrestlers take time out to go over strategy at last Saturday s Lakewood Tournament. Saxons Win Twice At Lakewood... Hastings (13-10. 3-4) went 2-3 at Lake wood last Saturday. The Saxons won Saxon Joe Hinkley pins an opponent to the Lakewood mat during Saturday's varsity wrestling tournament. "Wc actually wrestled fairly well on Saturday," Goggins said. "The competition level was very good. Portland and Byron Center arc always lough and Lakewood this yea- »ias perhaps one of the best Division II teams in the stale." Portland was second at 4-1, Byron Center was third al 3-2, Wayland Union was fifth al 1-4 and DeWitt was sixth al 0-5. Broncos beat Lions Maple Valley outscored Bellevue 29-15 in lhe fourth quarter, but came up one point short Tuesday in SMAA action at Maple Valley High School, 69-68. A basket by Dann Thrun with 25 seconds left made the score 67-65 and a trifecta by Eric Goris with three seconds left put the Lions within one. Justin VanAlstine led lhe Lions with 21 points, Jason Abfalter tallied 10 and Gons added 8 points Three area athletes on WMU track teams There arc three members of the Western Michigan University track and field teams this year that have Barry County roots. And two of lhe three are from the same family. Competing as track and field athletes for the Broncos in 2000 are Jessica Davis, Addi Radcliff and Soloman Radcliff. Davis, a sophomore, is listed as a middle distance runner on the WMU womens' squad. She set lhe freshman record in the 1,500 with a 4:39.25, won the Bronco Invitational in the event and placed I Oth at the MAC Championships. WMU continued page 13 Lakewood’s A.J. Eckert is part of a Viking lineup that doesn’t appear to have any weak spots. The Vikings currently are ranked No. 1 in Division II. Gabc McCarty (19-4) at 275 and Mark Peake (20-8) at 130 both captured four wins to lead the Hastings team. R.J. Williams Tilled in at 215 and earned a couple of key victories. Hastings was without starters Jeremy Bishop. Shaun Hollars. Sam Stafford and Joe Keller, all absent because of injuries. Also last Saturday, Hastings' JV wrestlers traveled to Grandville for tournament action. Six of the team's 14 wrestlers earned medals. Other Panthers win freshman volleyball tourney Pennfield posted a 15-9, 15-13 win over Comstock in the championship match to win lhe Feb. 5 Delton Kellogg Freshman Volleyball Tournament. Pennfield beat Vicksburg 15-3, 10-15. 15-9 in the semifinals, while Comstock coasted past Galesburg-Augusta 15-6, 15­ 11. Delton Kellogg was 2-4 in pool play and Middleville ended up 3-3. Both teams finished third in its respective pools. Delton Kellogg lost to Kalamazoo Hackett 15-9, 15-11, beat Climax-Scots 15-13, 15-5 and lost to Three Rivers 15­ 7, 15-4. Middleville split with GalesburgAugusta 10-15, 17-16. Vicksburg 15-12, 16 14and Parchment 15-4. 12-15. Galesburg-Augusta (5-1 in white). Three Rivers (6-0 in maroon) and Pennfield (5-1 in silver) were the pool winners. The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens for a position on the Planning & Zoning Commission. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the courthouse and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18th. Pat Stevens puts the wraps on a Byron Center opponent as the Saxons won twice at last Saturday's tournament held The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applica­ tions from interested citizens to fill a vacant term on the Parks & Recreation Commission. Appli­ cations may be obtained at the County Administration office on the 3rd floor of the courthouse and must be returned by February 22nd. at Lakewood High School, The Tyden Seal Company, Inc located in Hastings. Michigan is searching for an experienced Journeyman Electrician. Prefer a Journeyman Electrician or ten plus years of experience in a man­ ufacturing environment Position requires know­ ledge of PLCs. excellent troubleshooting skills, automation and some mechanical ability. Primary responsibility will be for first shift but should be flex­ ible for occasional call-ins on overlapping shifts. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package including retirement programs. Please submit a resume and cover letter to. The Tyden Seal Company. Inc. Attention: Human Resources Manager Product Design Engineer The Viking Corporation is a leading manufacturer of fixed fire suppression systems world wide, for commercial, resicential. and special hazards. Our products include water and loam based fire pro­ tection systems. We are currently seeking a Project Engineer for our Valve and System Engineenng group This position will be responsible for: conceptual design, testing, manufactunng methods, labora­ tory approvals, detailed design specifications for manufacturing and quality control, and follow through to Marketing A Mechanical Engineenng degree is required, experience m fluid hydraulics, metallurgy, casting design, seal technology. AutoCAD 14. ProE Solid modeling, good PC skills, and knowledge of man­ ufacturing processes are desired You must be a leam-onented professional who is self-motivated, detail oriented and willing to do some travel Contact information: Forward resume to: Human Resources Department The Viking Corp 210 Industrial Park Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 Email: hrflvikmgcorp.com EOE/M/F/D Dan Cary was second at 112, Jake Hcuss was third at 152, Travis Trais’cr was third at 140, Mike Kieffer was third at 275. Andrew Ferguson was third at 145 and Mike Wolfe was fourth at 140. The Saxon grapplcrs will keep busy this week, hosting Lowell tonight (Thursday, Feb. 10). a JV team tournament at the Hastings Middle School Friday that will include all of the O-K While Conference squads and sending the varsity to Wyoming Park Saturday for the conference finale. In post-season action, Hastings will host a district team tournament Thursday, Feb. 17. a district individual tournament Saturday. Feb. .19 and a regional wrestling team tournament Wednesday. Feb. 23. The district team tournament is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. and will include Wayland Union and Middleville. The regional team tournament is also slated for 6 p.m. NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING In compliance with the Michigan Compiled Law Mt Li vxtion 141412a public hearing will be held on the Barn ('umcnatMn Ihstnct proposed budget for fiscal year January I - December 5I. 2000 The budget public hearing will he held in conjunction with the general board meeting Wednesday. February 16.2000 ■ 6 <10 PM at the Bans <'umervatiun District office. 1611 S Hanover. Hastings Ml 4<Ki5H A copy of the proposed budg­ et may be obtained or inspected poor to the hearing at the district office M­ F between the hours of X 00 AM and 4 50 PM NOTICE The Barry Consenation District regularly meets at 6 V) p m on the second Thursday of each month, unless otherwise noted The rneeune dotes tor 2000 are as follows Wednesday, February 16. 2000 <■' 6:00 pm Thursday, March *). 2000 Tuesday. April II. 2000 Thursday. May 11, 2000 Thursday. June H. 2000 Thursday. July 13. 2000 Thursday. August 10. 2000 Thursday. September 14. 2000 Thursday. October 12, 2000 Thursday . Nos ember 9, 2000 Thursday. December 14. 2000 The meeting* wtll be held under the proiiMom of the f ipen Meetings Act (Act 26?. PA l‘T6i at the Barry Cunscnatwo iFstnct's principle office located it 1611 South Hanover. Suite 105 Hastings. Ml 49O5X • Ph. (6161 94X-M056 Minutes of monthly and annual meetings arc available for public review at the district office dunng regular business hours Barry Conservation District 2000 Board of Directors Tom Guthrie Sr ( hair JqAmc Foreman Al Gcmnch. Lori Kccnc Phalen Jack U<«xi 210 North Industrial Park Road Hastings. Ml 49058 Email: hr@vikingcorp.com EOE/M/F/D KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE The Oector of Academic Computing is a full time. 12-month position This position provides leadership for academic tech­ nology planning and development and implementation of new instructional technology initiatives has responsibility for work­ ing closely with faculty and staff to implement appropriate instructional technologies will oversee operations of the open computer labs, will work through the Director of Instructional Technology to tram assist faculty with implementation and effec­ tive use of technology -n teaching learning, will work collabora­ tively with the Director of Distributed Learning and serve as a liaison between academic departments and the Information and Technical Support Services area Required MA or equivalent, experience working tn an academe setting, experience with a wide variety of instructional technology systems and issues experience in cooperative and collaborative leadership experi­ ence m budget and personnel development Preferred Experience m a community college or university teaching expe­ rience experience with on-line course systems such as Blackboard and Frontpage Annual salary range S43.793 S54 741 Excellent fringe benefit package Send only a letter of application addressing qualifications and detailed resume to Administrative Services Job *791 n Kellogg Community College 450 North Avenue Battle Creek Ml 49017-3397 materials will be accepted until position is filled review of appli­ cations wilt begm or. 03032000 Materials may be mailed, faxed (616 962 4290) or emailed (admsen.-^)kei)ogg cc rm us) Visit our website at www keliogg cc mi us AAE0E LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been mrde m the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy Edwards and Janet Edwards husband and wile (original mortgagors) to First Finance. Mort­ gagee. dated June 6. 1997. and recorded on June 24. 1997 in Liber 699. on Page 544, Barry County Records Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee tot be ContiMortgage. Assignee by an assignment dated June 11. 1997. which was recorded on April 3. 1998. in Document No 1009889 Barry County Records on which mort­ gage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum Of THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE AND 53/100 dollars ($35761 53) including interest at 13 000% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 7/1 and 1/1 of each year Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice :s hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of ther at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Ml at i 00 p m . on March 9. 2000 Said premises are situated m Township of Castleton Barry County Michigan, and are de­ scribed as Lot 19 (Block C) of Pleasant Shores according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 Page 59 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated January 27 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593 1302 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bmgham Farms. Mi 48025 File #991214940 Tigers (2/24) �The Hastings Banner Page 13 Thursday February 10 2000 Park spikers, grapplers beat Saxons Wyoming Park won O-K White Conference battles versus Hastings last Thursday in varsity volleyball and wrestling. The Vikings won in volleyball 9. 1515-2 and in wrestling 40-30. Statistical leaders for the spikers were Joann Bailey with 5 kills. Katie Notcboom with 5 kills. Kailey Lyons with a service ace and Kristen Wildern with 8 assists. Winning weight class matches for the Saxon wrestling team were Chris Brown at 130 (pm in 1:08). Lucas Waters at 140 (7-6 decision). Mike Case al 145 (pin in 5:41). Rob Baker at 171 (5-3 decision). Jake Friddlc at 215 (forfeit) and Gabc McCarty at 275 (pin in 2:11). Hastings coach Mike Goggins said the final outcome was a bit discouraging for his Saxons. "We were disappointed to have let this match slip away," Goggins said. "We wrestled well, but came up short at several key matches." Goggins said that Case and Baker continued to wrestle well in the Park matchup. Winning junior varsity matches for Hastings were Dan Cary, Ryan Rowsc and R.J. Williams. WMU...continued from page 12 Before coming to WMU. Davis earned All-Stale honors at Thomapple Kellogg (Middleville) High School in track and cross country, setting three school records Addi Radcliff was named WMU's Rookie of the Year in 1998 and set lhe freshman record for discus with a 148-5 at Notre Dame. She was also the runner-up in 1998 at lhe Ball Stale Quad and the Jesse Owens Classic. At Lakewood High School, she earned All-State honors in lhe shot pul and lhe discus, holding the Vikings’ record in the discus. Soloman Radcliff, a freshman, was lhe Capital Circuit champion in the discus as Rob Baker, shown here at the Lakewood tournament, won in the 171-pound weight class in Hastings' league match against Wyoming Park. Bowlcrcltvs Hamilton Excavating 49-5 -34 5. ( aril on Center Bulldozing 43-41. Kent Oil co. 415-42 5. Bennett Industries 40 5-43 5. Railroad Street Mill 40 5-43 5; Hecker Agency 37-47 Good Games and Series - S Drake 153. E. Vanasse |9| I) ( oencn 191. B. Scobey 162; J Mitlclstacdt 154-423. S Dunham 207-518. I I Inch 166-464. G Otis 178­ 499. J Pen-ngill 155. J Rice 177; L I llis- 415. J Smith 146-38(1. B Ferns 155-375; B Roach 138-381. B Verus 147-387. T Laton 137-366;) Shocbndge 140-376. Boys Good Game* - B Huss 149; T Kir­ by 130; J Cordray 125; J. Goggins 122; D Lusty 122. Giris High Game and Scries - C Shcllenharger 135-362. R Pohja 115-333; M Butler 127-330. A Mam 127-321. J Smith 119-319. K Wail 97-239; D Wnght 101­ 255 C Haywood 182; D Hall 199; N Hall 167. K Schantz 166; W Birman 229 Men's High Series - N Thaler 465; B Adgate 484; G. Waggoner 459. G Jcsiek 501; B. Terry 466. W. Woodmansee 548; G. Forbcy 474; C Haywood 463; D Hall 516; W Birman 560 Sunday Night Mixed Thunder Alley 49; Red Dog 47; Sunday Snoozers 47; AII-4-Fun 47; Matrix 46; 4 Horsemen 45; Lucky Strikes 44; Double K's 43 1/2; B S crs 42 1/2; We re OK 40 Happy Hookers 38 1/2; Thee Froggcrs 38; Rock Bottom 33 L2; Friends 33; Bud Light 25. ton 225-590 Thursday Mixed King Pins 60 I 2. Oops 51; Varneys 49. The Red Eyes 46. Just I s 42. Goon Squad 40 I 2. Brown and Sons Excas 38; Hast­ ings Bowl .37. Question Marks 37. Middle Lakers 31. Bull Dogs 10. Who's Up 8 Women’s Good Games and Series - O Gillons 153-429; S Teunesscn 144-410. R. Brown 121-334. H Service 175. V Brown 173. L Jackson 161. M Taylor I6O. J RabIcy 136. ( Service 134 Men’s Good (>amn and Series - J Hansen 215-564. ( Vanllouten 191-548. ( Leonard 213-519. I Peake 199-493. S I auncc.tUL-449, U AndcruH) 14,4-392. B. Kirby 174; C. Haywood 157 Wednesday P.M. Misfits 54-34. Hair ( arc 53 I 2-30 I 2; NMh< hiro 49 | 2 is 1 2 | yc and I nt 47 12-40 12; Nash "5 " Plus 45-43; Seeber's 45-43: R R si Mill 36 1/2-51 12. Lifestyles 35-53; Girrbach s 35-53; Mace's 35-49 High Games and Series - L Elliston 201-552; B l ari I’6-4X0. Y Markley 163­ 460. S. Drake 152-411. N Hallifax 168­ 447; E Mesccar 158-443. I RuthrufT 168­ 430; C Shcllcnbargcr 140-396; M Dull 154-412. C Bishop 161-418. D Burns l4o-340; B Hathaway 175. B Norns 170; D Seiber 166. K Becker 494 Saturday Majors Boys High Game and Series - C Purdum 189-538. B Kirbv 205-493. J Butler 170-477. M Sptdcl 1’3-45’. I) Eagle I KO443. P Hennes 166-428. N Wright 155- LEGAL NOTICE Notice 01 Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by BtHie M Hayes a single woman (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank FSB Mortgagee dated May 19 1998 and recorded on May 21 1998 m Liber 1012265 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at me date hereof re sum of Fifty Six thOuSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY NINE AND 98 100 dollars ($56 759 98) including interest at 11 000% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 6 1 of each year Under me power of safe contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided notice ts hereby given that sad mort gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort gaged premises or some part of them at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast ings Mt at 1 00 p m on March 16 2000 Sad premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS Barry County Michigan and are de senbed as The West 1 2 of Lots 21 and 22 of Santiago Park according to tne recorded plat tr'erect as recorded r Ider 2 of Plats Page 71 Barry County Records The redempt.or penod shall be 6 monthtsi from the dale of such saie unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 324ia m which case the redemption l ?nod shall be 30 lays f»om the date of such sale Dated February 3 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEAbE CALL 248 593 1300 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Surte 100 Bmgnam Farms Mi 48025 F4e *200010558 Hawks (3/2) Friday Night Mixed Cook Jackson 62-26. Viatec 54 12-33 I 2. Ten Pins 54-34. Bad Habit II 54-34; Four Cyclinders 48 I 2-39 1 2. No Whiners 46-42. Brush Works 45-39. Late Comers 44-44. Beer Me 43 I 2-40 I 2. Head's Out 42-46. All But One 42-46. We Don’t Care 41-47; Mercs 40-48. No Name Yet 37-51; Ramblers 36-52. Rocky 4 35-53. Teddy Bears 33 I 2-54 I 2. The Scouts 28-60 I adies Good Games and Series - M. Blankcrship 167, T Pennington 199-516; G Mcancy 182-512; II Service 177; K Becker 213-521. A Kerley 171; S Marsh 146. L (.rax 133. S McKee 265-688. A KoiloU57. Mens Good Games and Series - J Bartimus 213-531. I Keeler 201-577. H Pen­ nington 217.1) Service 193; T. Ramey 148; B falconer 234-615 K McDonald 157; D Tinkler 191-570; M Kasinsky 212-590. C Martin 224-619; S Peabodv 237-609; C Purdum 202; D. Scars 189-520. K Ramey 181. B RuthruflT257-574; J Lancaster 201. J May s 235-628 Senior ( iti/ens Weiland 58 5-25 5 Nash 51-33; Hall 50­ 34. Jcsiek 49-35. Kuempcl 47 5-36 5. Woodmansee 47-38. Brewer’s 45.5-38.5. No One Senior 45 5-38.5. Schlachtcr 44­ 40. Snyder 42 5-41 5; Girrbach s 38 5-45 5; Moucoulis 38-46. M-M’s 37-47; Friend 37­ 47. Lcthcoe 32-52. Womens High Game - G Denney 158. K ( oh in 203. D Keller 161. S Stuart 188. M Matson 167. S. Pennington 168; D Burns iso. m Wieland 169;M Dull 156. S Mcrnl 192;Y Markley 155. R Murphy 155 a senior and earned lhe Vikings' MVP award He also qualified for State in the discus and holds all of Lakewood's lifting records. YMCA NEWS YMCA of Barry County Adult Indoor Soccer William M Doherty Att. al Law 8-1-1 Advanced Stone and Tile . 5-3-2 Drill Team.......................................................... 5.3 Lakewood Merchants 3.5 FIcxFab Red o-g Gary's Hobby Shop..................................5.4.1 White ................................. 0-10-0 Game Results - White 2 vs. Gary’s Hob­ by Shop 6; Advanced Stone and Tile 3 vs. William M. Doherty. Att. at Law 3. 3 MCA of Barry County Adult Basketball League A League Blair Landscaping........................................ 8-2 FlexFab Black ...............................................7-3 Other Body Shop ......................................... 5-4 Coleman Insurance Flood........................ 4-5 Bivens .................................................... 4-6 B League Bee Gees...................................................... g. | Richie's Koflec Shop.................................. 5-4 Ponderosa........................................................ 2-7 PR Jammers................................................... 0-9 Game Results Flexfab Black 56 vs. Blair Landscaping 79; Other BodyShop 61 vs Bivens 70. Richies Koflec Shop 52 vs Bee (ices 62; Coleman Flood 57 vs. PR Jammers 37. Other Body Shop 50 vs. Richies koflec Shop 38. Bee Gees 72 vs Flexfab Red 52; Flexfab Red 31 vs Drill Team 46; Lake­ wood Merchants 39 vs McNeals Law Firm 71 YMCA Adult Women's Volleyball League Standings • Feb. 7 W/L ICS................ -................................................... 23-1 Hastings Bunal Vault................................. 14-10 Ranger Die Inc.............................................. 12-12 Ray James Electromechanical................ 7-17 Cascade Home Improvements ............ 4-20 C League McNeal Law Firm........................................ 7-1 Womens High Games and Series - L. Gray 237-584. K Becker 207-541; L Bar­ num 221-536; D. Krallman 173-466; W. Miller 158-460; S. Snider 171-460; A. Hubbell 157-443; C Rosa 150-436; A Churchill 146-417. S Smith 125-357; D Reeves 113-319; M Snyder 199; P Key 192; B. Kirby 186; C. Barnum 160. Meas High <------- Series - M. Martin 228-661; DJ James 215-618; J. Delaat 212-562; J James 191-536; G Sny­ der 201-520. B Falconer 200-512; B Dray­ ton 208-512; M Eaton 203-486; B. Allen 185-480; D Dutcher 200-480; M McLeod 156-450; B Kirby 212; C Pennington 199; S. Krallman 173; R. Bozc 172. Tuesdav Mixed Fnends 18-10; TVCCU 17.5-10.5; Hast­ ings Bowlers 15.5-12.5; The Misfits 15-13; Al & Pete’s 15-13; Advanced Commercial Printers 12-16; Consumers Concrete 12-16; Plumb's 7-2l. Men’s High Games & Series L. John­ son 199. R O'Keefe 208-544; N. McGhee 189; K Phenix 232-633; G Heatd 228­ 618 D Blakely 224-605 Women’s High Games & Series - S. Bouman 179; S Bnmmer 183-498. Womens High Series - K. Coh in 488; S. Stuart 481; S Pennington 470; M Wieland 467. M Dull 456. S Mcrnl 533 Men’s High Game - D Stuart 158; N Thaler 169. B .Adgate 187; G Waggoner 180. R Nash 156. C Jcsiek 171. B Terry I*’2; W Woodmansee 181. G. Forbcy 174; The February meetings of the BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS will be held on Tuesday. February 15th at 9:30 a.m. and on The YMCA of Barry County Adult Indoor Soccer 1999/2000 league champions was the William M. Doherty Att. at Law squad. Team members were (front row) Bill Doherty, Evan Winkler, Garrett Gonzales. Larry Bailey; (back row) Gary Klooster, Jeff Wescott. Rick Zwiemikowski, Chris Sailar. (Photo provided) Local Hastings physicians office is seeking an experienced: MEDICAL BILLING PERSON Duties include billing of all office and in­ patient charges. Some receptionist duties will be included in this position. Including answering phones, waiting on patients and scheduling various appointments. Experience preferred. Please submit resume to: Ad #108 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058 CaHUWg JtWK, Kiuoti'a CtMet Gently used clothing Now taking consignments MEN'S, WOMEN'S, CHILDREN'S CLOTHING Please call 795-5146 or 795-3183 Loofc for our February OPENING! 9426 Spring Creek Ct. Middleville, Ml 49333 Tuesday. February 29th at 9:30 a.m. m the Commission Chamber of the Courthouse. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE The Viking Corporation, a manufacturer of valves, sprinklers and related components in the fire protec­ tion industry, located in Hastings. Michigan, is seeking to fill the position of Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council MAINTENANCE MANAGER A minimum of (5) years' experience in maintenance management and supervision is required The candidate must pos­ sess the necessary skills to troubleshoot NC/CNC equipment perform electrical electronic diagnostics, establish TPM and preventative maintenance sys­ tems and administer all aspects of an Equipment Plant Management Computerized System A certified Master Electricians License is a plus Salary is commensurate with experience Excellent benefit package interested candidates may send resume and salary requirements to The Viking Corporation Attention Human Resources Manager 210 North industrial Park Road Hastings Ml 49058 Email hr@vikingcorp com EOEMFO will hold a Special Workshop Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. February 14. 2000 in the City Hal) Council Chambers. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan for the purpose of discussing filling the position of City Manager. BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! For additional nformation pertaining to said work ses­ sion. please contact the City Clerk at 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. or by calling 616­ 945-2468 The City will provide necessar) reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk telephone 616-945-2468 or TDD call relay serv­ ices 1-800-649-3777. Evenl G. Manshum City Clerk & 1-800-237-2379 MRT SYSTTM OF SOUTHWEST MOdH. ND An of »-Dry Tyucwu ttc • 10 fcyo-M St • Katamccoo. Mctyjon 49i>01 • 345-2900 9)28 Eart « A»«nu» . kentond MicNgan • 629 5252 �Page 14 The Hastings Banner Thursday. February 10 2000 HHS to present musical “Marne’ Two young actors are featured as the adopted nephew of Marne and as her grand­ Marne, a first-time production by Hastings High School, will be presented at 7 p m. Thursday. Friday, and Saturday. Feb. 24. 25 and 26. at Central School Auditorium in Hastings Mame is set in New York City from the period of the Roaring ‘20s through the Depression and into lhe 1940s. Maine Dennis firmly believes that "life is a ban­ quet" and that all of life's experiences should be tasted fully. Marne brings up her orphaned nephew Patrick in an aggressively permissive at­ mosphere as she urges him to live life to the fullest After being wiped out by the stock market crash. Marne lands a part in — and manages to rum — a musical com­ edy starring her bosom buddy Vera Charles, then recoups her fortunes by marrying Southern aristocrat Beauregard Jackson Pickett Burnside Even Beau s death while mountain climbing cannot stop Marne. Her final triumph is steering Patrick out of the clutches of a birdbrained snob and into the arms of a more appropriate mate. The original Broadway cast starred Angela Lansbury (of "Murder, she Wrote"), with Bea Arthur (of "The Golden Girls"). The 1974 film version featured Lucille Ball and Robert Preston, with Bea Arthur again playing Vera Charles The show s music and lyrics by Jerry Herman include the high-spirited "We Need a Little Christmas" and “Bosom Buddies," as well as the haunting "If He Walked into My Life Again." The title song "Marne” is the show-stopper, ending the first act as the southern aristocracy pays tribute to the winning Marne In the title role of Marne is Lindsey Karas. Vera Charles. Marne's best friend and "theatah” star, is played by Katie Allerding. Antosia Myers plays Patrick's hilariously naive nanny. Agnes Gooch, and Jeff Baker is the faithful houseman. The other men in Marne's life arc the older Patrick played by Josh Alderson, Marne's beloved husband. Beauregard Burnside, played by T.J. Firth, and Marne's son at the end of the play. Adam Shelton, a sixth-grader at Hastings Middle School, plays 10-ycar-old Patrick Dennis, and Seth Beduhn, a fifth-grader al Central Elementary, plays Peter Dennis. Other featured actors include Michael Swainston as Ralph Devine and the Stage Manager, Jenny Cottrell as Madam Branislowski. Craig Lauric as Gregor. Joe Miller as Uncle Jeff. Margaret Schirmer as Sally Cato. Amanda Hoke as Mother Burnside. Bethany Elms as Cousin Fan. Jill Dimond as Cousin Nan. and TonyBow ne as Junior Babcock. The dancers in Mame arc Danielle Bowman. Emily Cassell, Becky Crump, Jessie Gole and Sarah Haines. Chorus members include Samantha Allerding, Jodi Elms. Heather Girrbach. Lindsey Hcmcrling, Molly Woods. Jake Heuss, and Ted Greenfield. Adults featured are John Merritt as the ar­ resting officer and Tim Johnston and Gene Greenfield as the Men in the Moon. Preparation of the pit orchestra is under the direction of Jex: LaJoyc. James Oliver is orchestra pianist. Other members of the pit orchestra in­ clude Mrs. Pam Clevenger, violin; Stephanie Buck and Lisa Wiltrout, flute; Janna Jackson and Mary Wnght. clarinet; Lindsey Hill and Andrew Whiting, trum­ pet; Jennifer Guidet and Amber Wilde saxaphonc; Jon Sciba and Randy Sciba, trombone; Josh Clevenger, bassoon; Shawn Hill, drums; and Brandon Willard, bass. The stage crew includes Gene Greenfield, Sandy Greenfield, Emily Dreyer, Samantha Wallace, set and props; Deb and Mike Heuss, sound; John Merritt, lights and construction; and Paul Fay, Jake Heuss and Ted Greenfield, ropes. Directing Mame arc Patti LaJoyc, music director; Sally Fullerton, production direc­ tor; Karen Myers, choreographer and assis­ tant director, and Carrie Roc. assistant di­ fnend and advisor Lindsey Woolsey, played by Matt Schultz. Other leading actors are Jason Bailey as Dwight Babcock, Lauren Stineman as Mrs. Upson. Luke Holston as Mr. Upson. Katie Cook as Gloria Upson, and Samantha Miller as Pegeen Ryan. rector. Tickets for students and senior citizens are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Adult tickets arc $6 in advance and $7 at the door. Tickets are available at Fclpausch, Bosley's, all school offices, and from cast members. Plan for yo Future with anIRA. A Secure Retirement. College Education. Tax Benefits. Reasons to plan for your future now with an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) from Hastings City Bank Choose from a variety of investment options with different minimum deposits and maturity dates. Our IRA CDs offer terms from 182 days lo 8 years. Open a Statement Savings IRA with as little as $50 and gain the flexibility of making subsequent deposits for any amount, any time For those seeking professional investment of their IRA funds, our Trust Department offers actively managed IRAs that seek to maximize asset growth through the.i^t stocks, bonds, and other investment products.' We re here to help you plan for the future To learn more about IRA accounts at Hastings City Bank, call or stop by any office. MEMBER FDIC C (MtMih your u» advtsor regarding your personal tax Mtuauon penally lor IRS-quahhed disbursements of the principal The cast of Mame is pictured. In front are Seth Beduhn (left) and Adam Sheldon. In lhe second row, from left, are Samantha Miller, Lauren Stineman, Antosia Myers. Danielle Bowman. Molly Woods and Heather Girrbach. Next row up, from left, are Katie Cook, Jody Elms, T. J. Firth. Katie Allerding. Buffy Elms. Lindsey Hemerling, Emily Cassell, and Becky Crump. Second row from the back (from left) are Margaret Schirmer. Samantha Allerding, Jenny Cottrell, Sarah Haines, Craig Laurie, Jill Dimond, and Amanda Hoke. From left in back are Michael Swainston, Joe Miller, Jason Bailey. Josh Alderson, Matt Schultz. Jeff Baker and Lindsey Karas. Missing from the photo is Jake Heuss. Ted Greenfield. Tony Bowne, Jessica Gole and Lucas Holston. In the end of the first act. the southern aristocracy pays tribute to Mame with the show-stopper tune "Mame." Some of the cast members in that scene include (front, from left) Michael Swainston, Joe Miller, Jason Bailey. T.J. Firth. Matt Schultz. Craig Laurie, Jeff Baker, (back, from left) Buffy Elms, Margaret Schirmer, Samantha Miller, Sarah Haines. Becky Crump, Jessica Gole, Amanda Hoke, Jill Dimond and Emily Cassell. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR POSE Default having been made tn the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by John Edwin jay Holden and Katherine L Holden husband and wife of 14950 Waubascon. Bellevue. Michigan 49021 and Bond Corporation, a corporation or gamzed and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. S E . Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507 dated uune 12. 1997 and recorded on July 9. 1997 in Liber 701. Page 310 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Twenty Three Thousand Two Hundred Forty Three Dollars and Sixty Four Cents ($23,243 64) and no suit or proceedings at law having been in­ stituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided on March 9 2000 at 1 00 p m . the undersigned will sell at the East door ot the Barry County Building 220 W State Street. Hastings Michigan that be­ ing the place of holding tne Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, in­ cluding attorney s fees allowed by law the premises in said mortgage located in Barry County. Michigan and which are described as fol lows A parcel of land in the South 1 2 of the South east 1,4 of Section 26 Town 1 North Range 8 West, described as commencing at the South­ east corner of said South 1 2 of the Southeast 1,4 of the Southeast 1.4 of Section 26. thence North 100 feet for place of beginning, thence North 200 feel thence West 120 feet, thence South 200 feet, thence East 120 feet to the place of beginning which has an address of 14950 Waubascon Bellevue. Michigan 49201 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned m accordance with MCL 600 3241 m which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern SE Grand Rapids Ml 49507 Dated January 24 2000 Drafted by William M Azkoul (P40071; Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. NW Ste 111-A Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616)456 1315 (2.24) Notice of Foreclosure THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made m the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by DAN R. CHAN­ DANAIS and JACKLYN R CHAND AN AIS. hus­ band and wife, ot 1880 West Dowling Road. Dowling. Michigan 49050. which was assumed by Jason Chandanais, of 1880 West Dowfng Road, by Assumption Agreement dated February 20. 1999. to Conseco Finance Servicing Corpo­ ration FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVIC­ ING CORPORATION, a Michigan corporation, of 2505 East Pans. S E . Suite 200. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546. dated August 28. 1995. and recorded tn the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry m the State of Michigan on September 12. 1995. in Libei 640. Page(s) 59. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice for principal and interest, the sum of $74,857.57 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mort­ gage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE notice is hereby given that on February 24. 2000. at 2 00 p m . on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 8 96 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees and any taxes and insurance that said Mort­ gagee Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation FK/> GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION, does pay on or prior tc the date of sad sale sad premises are described in sad Mortgage as follows to wit PARCEL B Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Sec­ tion 25 Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described as Commencing at the Southwest corner of Sec­ tion 25 thence East 814 feet to the Point of Be­ ginning thence North 440 feet: thence West 374 feet thence North 440 feet thence East 440 feet, thence South 880 feet, thence West 66 feet to the Point of Beginning. Hope Township Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall D*> one (1) year from the date of sale unless the property is aban doned m which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment if abandonment occurs after sale Dated January 7 2000 CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION Mortgagee BRANDT FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC By DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys to? Mortgagee 401 Munson Avenue PO Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696 5817 (231)941-9660 (2/10) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 10. 2000 - Page 15 JlaJze OdeMa l\l EWS Tonight, the local historical society meets with a musical program featuring Les Raber on the fiddle and Cindy Egclski with her auto harp Visitors and guests arc wel­ come The depot will be open lo visitors Saturday. Feb 26. with Mike McCartney the host. The Bonanza Bugle will be com­ ing this month The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday afternoon Feb 12. at I p m The topic will be gravestones and their restoration Attendance for the society remains around 30 each lime This is the fourth year for the society's operation The amount of research material grows each month The VFW Hall will have another flea market and craft show Feb 11 and 12 Tables are for rent and the open hours are 9 a m to 4 p.m. The Lansing State Journal and the Lake­ wood News have had stones about lhe pres­ tigious Malcolm Baldndgc Award being given to Sunny Fresh on Bonanza Road A recent presentation was made at the plant on a Monday with state and local dignitanes present Now the Grand Rapids Press business section Sunday had a story This indicates that when Feb 25 comes, the machines will gradually shut down and work will come to halt at the plant so all employees can gather in a common room to watch on closed circuit TV the award at the White House when President Clinton pre­ sents the company CEO and manager the Malcolm Baldndgc Award for national quality. The award was established in lhe 19X7 to honor the former Secretary of Commerce for the United Slates. The pres­ ident is Jerry Rose and the manager is Ter­ ry Profitt The process for selection was rather exhaustive with the firm being audit­ ed for a week al company headquarters and two or three days in Lake Odessa Notable among the accomplishments that led to the award arc the rotation of workers, so each day holds a variety of jobs The local plant has been two years free of work accidents Two other plants of the firm have been five and seven years accident free Workers arc appraised at all times of business such as production yields A further note is that about 50 other workers from the parent company will be with the executives as they receive the award The annual winter horse auction is com­ ing to the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction Fnday. Feb. 25. This will be the 25th annu­ al Michigan Draft Horse Auction They will be selling new and used equipment, fol­ lowed by horse-drawn machinery, buggies, wagons and horse trailers At noon selling begins with draft horses, driving horses, mules and draft ponies One new feature is that there is a special consignment of wag­ ons coming from Quebec from a company with a decidedly French name Also, as a thank you to customers, there will be a drawing for a Belgian colt, which is 10 months old Then on Saturday, there will be a tack sale and at noon registered horses will be auctioned, followed by grade horses Last Tuesday's sale had a record amount of baled hay on the grounds for sale Lakewood girls’ volleyball team rated a headline in the GR Press sports section Sunday following their participation in the Belding Invitational. Their season lias been near perfect. Lakewood's record for the tournament was 15-9. 13-15. 15-6 to move its record up to 51-5 for the year Another tournament at Hanover-Horton saw them playing eight teams in a 14-hour tourna­ ment One of the teams they beat at Belding was Forest Hills Northern Another was Rockford Howard Kendall, man about town, was on the front page of the Ionia Sentinel in the feature “Meci Your Neighbor” Howard is most often seen riding his bike, often with a bag of groceries in the basket. He was quot­ ed as saying his favontc hobbies arc walk­ ing with his dog. Lucky, and tiding his bike Three incumbents on the Lake Odessa Village Council arc being challenged in the March election by newcomers Keith Bum­ side. Melanic Kaufman and Randy Klein The incumbents arc Kim Dcardorff. Karen Banks and Duane Dcardorff Huron and Dora Healy have returned from a motor trip to Texas and Oklahoma lo visit their marned grandsons. Cusack and Linklater. They arc sons of the Healy daughters Beverly and Dawn In Oklahoma they were privileged to sec a new great­ grandson bom to Dr Derek Linklater and wife, who had been bom on the day of Huron's major surgery The Lakewood News has a notice that death came to Rex Allen Gillette. 70. ot Lansing, on Jan 28 He moved to Lansing from Lake Odessa in 1981 His wife, the former Virginia Wilson, died in 19X4 Dur­ ing their mamagc. her Wilson children, including Ron. Earl and others, grew to adulthood The family had lived part of their years together on Pearl Street in a house later razed The site now holds the Home of Hope AFC Rex for several recent years planned a big birthday party for him­ self with all manner of good food available, courtesy of several vendors Lakewood Eye Care is celebrating its 20th year anniversary with complimentary key chains given away Incidentally. Dr John and Maureen Hemming have just observed their 20th wedding anniversary The youth group of First Congregational Church is having a spaghetti supper on Hastings High School announces honor roll (Second marking period, end of first semester > Faith Bible School students enjoyed a visit to the depot/museum recently. They were accompanied by teacher Debbie Morrison and husband (Back row. from left) Caleb Yager Patrick Gillespie, (middle row) Steven DeJong. Bud Shepherd. Jesse Dreysee. Alixlyn Featheriy. Ashleigh Steel, (front row) James Spees. Dustin Nehls. and Jamie Guernsey At the Jan 31 blood drive. Shawn Hazel was one of the volunteer donors Mary Sutton was a local aide in the drive that netted 49 pints of blood Monday. Feb 14 The sen mg hours arc 5 to 7 30 p m Advance reservations arc appreci­ ated Call 374-X753 and leave a message Sunfield's Tom Hugglcr. sports writer, was featured recently with his latest book on inland f ishing spots Last weekend he was a speaker at two sessions at an outdoor seminar on sports at Big Rapids Addi Radcliff. Jessica Davis and Solomon Radcliff arc on Western Michi­ gan’s track and field teams this year A letter from Sussex County m Ingland relates some winter situations encountered at Hastings on the southern coast Fortu­ nately. Hastings. Michigan, docs not have these conditions The writer says that the Gulf Stream and the sea protect southern I ngland from bad snow However, the sea goes mad w ith w md and gales She says that she and her husband go to Hastings for the bigger shops and have had waves break over them when the gales are about There is a pebbk beach, then the promenade Next inland arc the public gardens, a road and even that far inland the traffic has to stop as the road may be deep in pebbles lhe fish­ ing boats have even been wave swept into the promenade and the little beach hut. have been lifted up and dropped at the side of the road furthest from the sea By then the huts arc in splinters This is winter The summers arc a more pleasant story In summer there are lots of tourists because of all the 1066 attractions History buffs may know this was the year when King Harold II was defeated by William of Normandy at Hastings This epic story is told in stitchery on the Bayeaux Tapestry There arc many Japanese tourists toting their cameras and busloads of school children with their clipboards and backpacks Their visits bring lots of tounst dollars It the locals want to do any shop­ ping. it is wise to get to lhe shops before 10 a m while there is still parking available Chicken nuggets are OK at TK by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg food service director Greg Pope is relieved that the popular chicken nuggets served in the lunch pro­ gram at school are not among those from contaminated chickens. To eliminate concerns from parents, stu­ dents and teachers, the chicken nuggets arc being replaced by meatballs in brown gravy over mashed potatoes. Earlier this month, chicken nuggets from a .Alabama processor were found lo have been from contaminated chickens. These nuggets were sold in 3 J stales, including Michigan. Pope says. Wc will keep nuggets off lhe menu for now and then reassess. If wc need io keep chicken nuggets off lhe menu to assure parents and students school food is safe, wc will do that." Anyone with questions about the Thor­ napple Kellogg food service and lunch pro­ gram can call Pope at 795-5409 Seniors High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Joshua Aiderson. Enn Allerding, ’Katie Allerding. Joshua Angoli. Amber Boger. Benjamin Bolthousc. ’Danielle Bowman. ’Amanda Buskirk. Rebecca Casarez. Catharine Case. Katie Cook. Jared Currie. ’Carolyn De­ Witt. Josh Doe. ’Bethany Elms. John Forbes. Kevin Gcrlinger. ’Callie Girrbach. Heather Girrbach, Jessica Gole. ’Sarrah Gregory, Jolene Griffin. Michelle Griggs. •William Hall. ’Bobbie Henncy. Jennifer Hodges. Lucas Holston. Susan Hubbard, Laura Hubert. Christina Huntley. Virginia Jennings. Matthew Jilcs. Katharine Jones, Lindsey Karas. Kristen Kasinsky. Amanda Kennedy. Amanda Knickerbocker. ’Erika Main. ’Ivy Malone. Joseph Martin, Nicole Mathews. Rebecca McCarty, Stan McKelvey. ’Melinda Mcancy, Amy Miller, Angela Miller. Nicolas Miller. •Samantha A. Miller. Antosia Myers, Alexander Needham. ’Peter Oberth. ’Steven Obreitcr. Matthew Peake. Lctcia Pennington. ’Sarah Penrod. Laura Rafficr. Dana Reed. Heather Rose. Chad Sanborn. Dustin Sanders. Lacey Sanders. ’Amy Schiedel. Courtney Sinclair, Samantha Snow. Andrew Soya, ’Samuel Stafford, Lauren Stineman, Casey Stormes, Corey Thompson. Joshua Vansyckle, ’Marcie Westover, Amber Wilde. Stanley Wilkins. Molly Woods. Mary Wright and ’Katrina Wyman. Honors tS. JO-3.49)— Christy Anderson. Jason Bailey, Erica Barnum, Joe Bckkcr, Nathan Bics, Jeremy Bishop. Anthony Bownc. Jay Campbell, Barbara Clemens. Michael Courtright. Jerad Crump. Nick Delinc, John Eggers. Ryan Eltzroth, Scan Fortier. Stephen Garner. Courtney Hali­ fax, Kristen Keech. Erik Keeler. Heather Lambert. Matthew Larsen, Matthew Lawrence. Amber Lippert. Brian Loftus. Sunny Mahler. Justin Martisius, Cory Micel. Jeremy Peake, Laura Picchnik, Lacy Pittelkow. Leah Pumford, Lindsay Rajt. Melissa Rench. John Resseguic. Heather Richie. Shawn Rosenberger, Andrew Safie, Brice Schoemcr, Anthony Smith, Rachel Smith. Erica Swiatek, Robert Swiatek. Randy Volosky, David Welton. Brandon Willard. Lisa Wiltruut and Nathan Winfrec. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Justin Benner, Bracken Burd, Joshua Hen­ dershot, Brian Lancaster. Dusty Lundstrum, Nathan McKelvey, Benjamin Shaw, Martin Shellcnbarger. Lisa Simon. Pamela Weath­ erly and Michael Wolfe. Juniors High Honors (3.5-4.O) — ’Sarah Barry, Larissa Carr. Dorothy Clemens, Rick Cullers. Brandon Dahn, ’Jill Dimond, Heather Drumm, Rex Foreman, ’Matt Gergcn, Lindsay Hemerling, Shawn Hill. Melissa Hodges. Roseice Hostetler, Justin Huss. Sirena Miller, Katie Noteboom. Rhonda Pcnnepackcr. Jessica Roll. •Margaret Schirmer. Karen Schlachter. •Heidi Schroeder. Kristi Spurgeon, Danielle Swift, Starlight Tyrrell. Katharine Welton. ’Kristen Wildcm. Taylor Wisner. Miranda Workman and Kelli Zerbel. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Cathy Anderson. Julia Arechiga, Rebecca Anas. Brianne Beach. Andrew Benningfield, Tera Britten, Derek Brookmcyer, Sarah Chamberlain, Rodney Cook, Amy Deberry. Ian Dudley, Paul Easterbrook, Steven Flohr, Elizabeth Gibbons. Paul Henncy, Amanda Hoke, Jamie Howell, Leland Jennings, Jonathan Katje, Aaron Keller, Elizabeth King, Kailey Lyons. Elizabeth Meek, Adam Miller, John Mix, Samantha Oakland, Lucas Overmire. Matthew Schnackenbcrg, Phoenix Spaulding. Dustin Terrel, Gena Tormen. Joshua Trumble. Thomas Varney, Kelsey Viher, Lucas Walters, Nichole Warner and Jessica Winebrtnner. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Regina Argo, Sunny Basler. Jason Gog­ gins, Jennifer Heuss, Kim Karmes, Daniel McKinney. Chad Ray. Nicole Richardson. Jencssa Rude. Michael Swainston. Freder­ ick Thomas. Lindsay Van Aman. Richard Wank. Tyler Whitney and David N. Wnght. Sophomores High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Samantha Allerding. Darrell Barnum. Amanda Bechler. ’Carrie Boltouse. Erin Bradley, •Stephanie Buck. ’Joshua Clevenger, Jen­ nifer Cottrell. Stephanie Courtright, Laura Dickinson. ’Nicole Doozan. ’Jodi Elms. Chelsea Evans. Kelli Flohr, Justin Hutchins. Heather Krebs. Keli Misak. Elizabeth Nida. Michael Nitz. Alexis Pow­ ell. Andrew Price. Amanda Schantz. •Emily Smith. Tyler Tossava and Eric VandcrVeen Honors (3.10-3.49) — Michael Arnett. Kyle Bcllgraph. Rebecca Brisboc, Brandon M. Burke, Adam Carroll. Drew Coleman. Angela Eggers. Carl Furrow. Kristi Guidet. Jack Holden, Janna Jackson, Joseph Keller, Jonathan Kendall. Kate Martisius. Leslie McKay. Jennifer Miller. Bret Nugent. Lindsay Overmirc, Christopher Remley. Jessica Roush, Jessica Shcllenbarger. Jeremy Shilling. Amanda Smith. Jessica Storm, Kristen Straube, Sara Wank. Brad Wills, Eiin Woodley and Amanda Za­ lewski. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Ali­ cia Birman. Macie Eldred, Heather Force, Thomas Gicsclcr. Melissa Hutchings, Jen­ nifer Jenkins, Molly Kruko, Victoria Mahmat, Emily Marlin. Rachel Newton. Ashlee Parc, Douglas Poll, Heidi Schroll, Wesley Shoebridge. Patrick Stephens Freshmen High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Molly Ander­ son. Jeffrey Baker, Alicia Bedford. ’Molly Benningfield. Dustin Bowman. Katherine Boyer, ’Jenna Bryans, Megan Butler, Casey Cady. Chelsea Case, Elizabeth Cas­ sell. Donald Converse. ’Rebecca Crump, •Laura Dipcrt, Angela Dipp. ’Brittney Dobbins, Emily Dreyer, Krystlc Dunn, Amy Eascy, Anthony Eisner, ’David Eltzroth, Alan Endsley. ’Erin Fish. Beau Furrow. Joel Gibbons. ’Katie Hesterly, Emily Hoke. ’Tiffany Howell. Teha Huss. •Natasha Jones. Samuel Krouse. ’Craig Lauric, Bryan Myers. Arica Newton. Niki Noteboom. Nicklaus Nysscn, Courtney Oakland. Jennifer Peake. Coletc Purucker, Jessica Ranguettc, Steven Sckrccki. Jen­ nifer Shaw, ’Kcriannc Sherwood, ’Teresa Smith, Keith Stoudl, Nicole Swartz , Shayne Todd. ’Alicia Totten. Kristina Welton and Andrew Worth. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Megan Avery. Lucas Brehm. Sabrina Buck. Justin Carley. Tiffany Cook. Brian Devries, Thomas DeWitt. Jason Dipp. Brian Donnini. David Eldred. Megan Falconer. Megan Frazier, Emily Heath. Joey Hinckley. Raquel Hawks. Brian Hurless. Wendi Iler, James Johnston, Derek Krallman. Ryon Lear, Cassandra Meade, Rebekah Nicholson, Olivia Park, Justin Peck, Anthony Ram­ bin, Christopher Rounds. Kathryn Safie, Coleen Shcllenbarger, Nicholas Sinclair, Jessica Smith, Brian VanAman, Amanda VanBuren. Colin VanWingen. Anna Walker, Samantha Wallace, Miles Warren and Holly Wilson. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Ab­ bie Allerding, Jillian Altoft, Brian Baird, Shauna Bradfield, Mackenzie Chaffee, Jes­ sica Cheeseman, Jacob Heuss, Lyndsi Kenyon, Rosalinda Luna. Christina Main, Scott Mead, Joshua Milleson, Amber Mullins, Michael Roslund, Brooke Shel­ don and Bethany Weeks. Alternative Education High Honors (3.5-4.0) — ’Brandic Hammond and Nicole Owen. Honors (3.10-3.49)— Burke HoUghtalin IV, Nicole Miller. Marcos Salazar and Jonathon Thompson. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Heather Lawrence •Indicates 4.0 12th ANNUAL 12 Country Peddler Showc Kalamazoo County7 Fairgrounds Hazel Grey bi<i^. FEBRUARY 18th 19th 20th FRI 4P 9P • SAT 9A 5P • SUN 1 1 A 4P Daily S4 00 Adults Children (2 1 2) S2 00 $2 OO ofl 2nd D.ry Adrr>tss«on w’th donjhor lo benefit the local Humane Society Show stamped hand ORECOONS Coming from the Easi or West. take 194 to Extl «80 (Sprinkle Road). Go North approximately 3 mies to Lake Street. Me a left. Fargromls be on lhe left. FREE PARtONG’ Visrt our websites country peddler show com IT' sellplace.com �Page 16 - The Hastings Bann»r - Thursday February 10. 2000 COURT NEWS: A man arrested for third offense drinking and driving, after an accident in Barry Township June 14 was sentenced to eight months in jail, three years probation and $2,000 in fines and costs in Circuit Court Thursday. James Robert Ayres of Dowling. 23. also was ordered lo pay $1,071 restitution "It is every person's worst nightmare," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava, "that someone like Mr. Ayres is going to hit them or their family." Kuzava said Ayres is "lucky someone wasn't more seriously hurt or a death oc­ curred or he would be here on a 15-ycar of­ fense." Ayres was also driving on a suspended license she said, and had twice been con­ victed of driving under the influence - once in 1994 in Allegan County and again in 1997 in Barry County "Mr Ayres is running out of time with the court." she said. But according to his attorney, Ayres is very remorseful and has thought about the situation "a lot." "I’ve had obviously a lol of mistakes in my past," said Ayres. "No one can know what this accident has done to me and my family. I've ruined a child's life probably forever. I wish there was something I could do to take away their pain." Ayres added: "I hope lhe jail time I get will put some case on their family." "I think what you can do in the future is to quit drinking." said Judge James Fisher. "If you come back here on a probation vio­ lation, I'm going to put you in prison. 1 hope that's enough incentive to maintain sobriety." In other court business. • Ryan Oliver, 21, of Hastings stood mute to a charge of negligent homicide for allegedly contributing to the death of Chad Owen Campbell, who fell from the rear of Oliver s van Sept 21. 1999, in Hastings. A not guilty plea was entered on his be­ half and a pretrial hearing was scheduled for Feb 10 at 8 15 a m. "An extensive investigation by the Hast­ ings City Police Department into the death of Chad Owen Campbell has uncovered no evidence of an intentional homicide," Pros­ ecutor Dale Crowley said at that time. According to previous reports. Campbell was crouched in the rear of Oliver's van which allegedly had a defective latch on lhe rear doors. "Our initia' mvestigation revealed that as lhe mini-van turned from the Kmart park­ ing lot onto the east exit street, the rear hatch flew open and he fell out of lhe back of the van," Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said in September. Campbell. 19. suffered severe head in­ juries and was taken to Pennock Hospital by the van's four passengers immediately following the 10:15 p.m. incident. He was later airlifted to \<ctrum Health in downtown Grand Rapids where he died Sept. 26. If convicted on the misdemeanor, Oliver could spend a maximum of two years in prison and/or be ordered to pay a $2,000 fine. • Michael Gates. 23. of Hastings pleaded guilty to one count of deliver} and manu­ facture of 5-45 kilograms of marijuana and to assault with a dangerous weapon for al­ legedly beating Kevin French, his alleged marijuana growing operation partner on Jan. 3. Gates allegedly beat the man after he found their 147 marijuana plants missing from French's Nelson Street home not knowing that police had seized lhe plants two days earlier. Gates told Fisher Thurs­ day. Gates could spend a maximum of seven years in prison on the delivery and manu­ facture conviction and four year’s in prison on the felonious assault conviction when he is sentenced Feb. 17. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 ( ommillllf\ \oln<’ EAT ALL DAY A MELT AWAY! 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Defense attorney Ray Bcckcring told Fisher that Gates threatened French with a metal martial arts type instrument that Gates called a Kama used in Karate. ' I threatened him with it.” said Gates. "I never struck him with it." Gates is being held without bond in the Barry County Jail. • Kevin French, 47. of Hastings was sen­ tenced lo six months in jail on his convic­ tion of delivery and manufacture of mari­ juana for growing 147 marijuana plants in his Nelson Street home. In exchange for his guilty plea, charges of maintaining a drug house and delivery and manufacture of Five to 45 kilograms of marijuana were dismissed. "I can't understand why Mr. French '•'ould be involved with someone like Mr. Gates, though it appears he has a long his­ tory with substance abuse," said Chief As­ sistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "Hope­ fully he understands the significance of what he’s gotten himself involved with getting arrested, getting threatened and beaten and going to jail." Kuzava said French has otherwise been a good citizen and a productive person. "Hopefully, this will have the necessary impact on him," she said. The police raid on his home was the re­ sult of Hastings City Police Officer Cleon Brown finding a small amount of mari­ juana in French's car during an early Jan­ uary traffic slop, said French's attorney. French apparently told officer Brown where he obtained the marijuana and gave officers consent to sccrch his home, which contained an intricate growing operation in his basement. French has also voluntarily contacted his neighbors to apologize, said his attorney. "I’d like to apologize to the court and to my family and to the town here." said French. "I realize I broke the law and I'm trying to cooperate to the best of my abil­ ity." He added that he has been very distressed over the fact that he was beaten. "I realize I do have a substance abuse problem," said French. "I'd like to try and make amends for this behavior. I can't drink or use drugs any mere." "If you do, you are going to end up in prison," said Fisher. "I don't think you'd fare well in that setting.” The last four months of French's jail sentence will be suspended upon successful completion of probation. He was also ordered to enter Project Re­ hab residential treatment as soon as possi­ ble and to pay $1,000 costs and a $500 fine. • Also in Circuit Court Thursday, Fisher denied a motion for a new trial and a mo­ tion lo disqualify himself in the case of Ted and Bonnie Prater vs. Pennock Hospital and Dr. James Yengcr. A jury ruled in favor of Pennock Hospi­ tal and Dr. Yenger after a week-long trial in December after the Praters sued for what they fell was the wrongful death of their 2year-old child. Faith on Jan. 1, 1998. Faith died of croup six hours after visit­ ing lhe hospital's emergency room on Dec. 31. 1997. Bonnie Prater charged in her motion to disqualify on the basis of bias and prejudice that Fisher was biased when he presided over lhe trial because of his past affilia­ tions with Pennock Hospital. Fisher denied lhe motion, stating that he had severed all of his previous ties with the hospital prior to accepting appointment to lhe bench in 1995. Fisher said he further refused to hear any cases involving Pennock Hospital for two years after taking the Circuit Court bench. He admitted a friendship with Pennock Hospital Risk Manager Carla Neil and her husband, Ron, but felt that because Neil did not stand to benefit financially from the case and was not involved in the trial that lhe fact did not require disclosure or disqual­ ification. "She had no stake in lhe outcome, finan­ cial or otherwise,” Fisher said. In denying the request for a new trial. Fisher said: "I don't believe there was any irregularities or abuse of discretion which denied lhe plaintiff a fair trial." • William Ellsworth Bloom III, 33, of Lansing was sentenced to serve one day in jail on his conviction of violating proba­ tion by failing lo pay his fines, costs and restitution. Bloom, however, paid his assessments in full on Thursday, which included restitu­ tion for his victims. Bloom originally was convicted of vio­ lating lhe mortgage broker s act. "The court wouldn't be out of line to impose more jail time for Mr. Bloom," said Kuzava "He's waited until the last possible moment, before the hammer falls, before he ponies up to his responsibility." Kuzava said Bloom has not been forthright with his employers, the court or his probation officer. "He's a compulsive liar and 1 don't know how he's going to be successful on proba­ tion if he can't be forthright," Kuzava said. "He's misled his employers regarding his qualifications and continues the pattern that got him here in the first place.” Fisher commended Bloom for coming up with lhe more than $3,000 in court as­ sessments in four months. "I think that's a pretty good perfor­ mance." said Fisher. POLICE BEAT: Drug distribution may cause expulsion HASTINGS - Three Hastings Middle School students accused of distributing prescription drugs to classmates could be expelled when a hearing is held by the Board of Education Tuesday at 4 p.m . Superintendent Carl Schoessel said. "They are currently on a 10-day suspension," said Shoesscl. "Wc always hold the expulsion hearings within the 10-day period." The students were said to be distributing the drugs to other students, said Shoessel, who declined to reveal any more information until after the hearing. In another matter, Schoessel reported Wednesday that 12 Hastings High School students believed to be involved in various incidences of drug and/or alcohol possession could face 10-day suspensions as the result of an investigation at the school Tuesday. "We uncovered something at the iiigh school al the end of lhe school day involving a dozen kids," he said. "It involves drugs and alcohol possession, some on school property and some not.” In an unrelated mailer, an anonymous lip suggesting! a 17-ycar-old male student has been taking marijuana lo school daily led lo School Liaison Officer Cliff Morse finding two small bags of the drug on the boy Feb. 4. Two bags of marijuana were seized by Morse from another 17-ycar-old student on Feb. 8. said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. "That student had a sizable amount, which could lead to a possible charge of possession with intent to deliver," said Leedy. Other than these recent investigations. Schoessel said the district overall has had few problems with drugs and no student has been expelled for drug related matters to date. Hastings man killed on the job WASHTENAW COUNTY - A 23-year-old Hastings man working for the Asplundh Tree Expert Company was killed Tuesday at about 8:25 a.m. when he was struck by a pickup truck in Lyndon Township near Chelsea, according lo lhe Washtenaw County Sheriffs Department. Kristofer Richard Meek of 2285 Barber Road was standing next to the orange tree trimming vehicle hitched to a wood chipper (trailer) when he was struck by the southbound truck, deputies said. The accident occurred Hadley Road 650 feet south of Wild Goose Lane. "Mr. Meek was standing outside of the...vehicle getting equipment when (the truck) struck the side of the trailer and struck Mr. Meek," reported deputies. The driver of the pickup truck, Scott Douglas Aeschliman, 46, of Gregory, MI, was not hurt and alcohol was not a factor in the cause of lhe accident, according to police. No citations were issued as of press time and the accident remains under investigation. Meek is survived by his mother, Carol Herbig, an employee of Flexfab in Hastings. The funeral is pending at Wren Funeral Home. Deputies foil apparent burglary attempt HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - An apparent burglary about to happen was thwarted Feb. 6 when Barry County Sheriffs deputies spotted two suspicious people outside a closed business near M-37 and River Road, according to Undersheriff Don Ford. When deputies stopped to investigate at about I a.m. they allegedly found 28-year-old Marshall Gurnee of Kalamazoo to be in possession of a police scanner, black nylons, black clothing and maps highlighting areas in surrounding cities. Gurnee also allegedly was found to have burglary tools consisting of a pry bar, a hack saw. bolt cutters, a lock picking set and more. Gurnee is being held on $30,000, 10-pcrccnt bond on a felony charge of being in possession of burglary tools. He was also charged with a misdemeanor for having a police scanner in lhe vehicle and a $5,000, 10-percent bond was set during his Feb. 7 arraignment in Barry County’s 56-B District Court. Ford said Gurnee also has been charged with violating parole. Similar charges also are pending against an East Leroy female also found at the scene. Apparent burglar caught in the act HASTINGS - A Hastings City Police officer who spotted a person scaling a fence at a Green Street storage yard just after midnight Feb. 4 arrested a 42-ycar-old Hastings man on a number of charges. Phillip VanGorp was arraigned Feb. 4 on charges of breaking and entering, possession of burglary tools, possession of marijuana and being a habitual offender. A $20,000, 10­ percent bond was set. Police said VanGorp was discovered allegedly taking items from the property and piling it near the fence and that marijuana was found in a baggie in his pocket. He is scheduled for a preliminary examination in Barry County 56 B District Court Feb. 16 at 9 a.m. Fight with police nets new charge HASTINGS - A man whom city police officers attempted to arrest on an Ottawa County warrant now faces a new charge of resisting and obstructing for allegedly fighting with officers Monday. Kevin Lee. 28. of West Mill Street, apparently became irate and began arguing with police as they tried to make lhe arrest, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. "He struggled with them and fought with them and it took several minutes to subdue him,” Leedy said. "He apparently became irate because he didn’t want to go to jail." No weapons were used and no injuries were reported. Lee is free on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond and is scheduled for a Feb. 16 pretrial hearing. Troopers seek missing snowmobile ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - A snowmobile reported missing Jan. 21 was found at a Baltic Creek towing service where it had been since the suspected thief abandoned the vehicle Jan. 5 at lhe Nashville C-Store. Police believe the subject took the vehicle from the victim's Wolff Road home, drove it to Nashville where he entered the store, followed by an off duty Battle Creek City Police officer, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. The suspect was captured on a surveillance video al the store, said troopers. The man later left the store without the 1990 Arctic Cat 440 Jag. "The clerk thought it odd that the man was driving a snowmobile to the store since there was not much snow on lhe ground that night," said Trooper Sandra Larsen. The case remains under investigation pending contact with the subject, Larsen said. D & S Machinery break-in under probe RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A Jan 28 break-in at D&S Machinery on North M-37. in which food and cash was taken, is still being investigated by lhe Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said a subject or subjects entered the during lhe previous night. Latent prints were found inside the building and the case is open pending lab analysis results. Man with knife could face charges WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - A 61-year-old tenant of an M-50 apartment may be charged with felonious assault with a knife for allegedly threatening his landlord at the home Feb. 3. according to the Barry County Sheriffs Department The landlord told police he went to lhe man's apartment lo fix a water problem and found lhe tenant standing with a knife in his hand. "When I entered, he waited until I turned my back and started lunging toward me," the landlord was quoted as saying. "I saw him in the mirror and I had two helpers with me. They saw him slashing the knife at me." The landlord said lhe man was "talking very obscene" about weapons and violence, which scared lhe two helpers. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 10. 2000 - Page 17 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd A Kopenski afc a Todd Kopenski a single man (original mortgagors) to Prime Equity Access Cor poration Mortgagee Gated March 29 1999 and recorded on April 5 1999 in Document 1027547 Barry County Records Michigan and was as signed by mesne assignments to the Bank of America N A successor m interest by merger of Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated July 1 1999 which was recorded on October 12 1999 m Document 1036522 Barry County Records on which mort gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY TWO THOUSAND SIX HUN DRED FORTYEIGHT AND 24 100 dollars ($62 648 24) including interest at 6 875% per an num Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby giver- that sard mort gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort gaged premises, or some part of them at public venue, at the Bar’y County Courthouse m Hast ings Ml at 1 00 p m on March 16 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS Barry County Michigan and are described as Lot 78 Valley Park Shores No 2 according to the recorded plat thereof m Liber 5 of Plats on Page 62 Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated February 3 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593 1300 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File *991214762 Hawks (3 2) MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven D Bowerman and Cathi Bowerman Husband and Wife to Mort­ gage America ilMC) inc mortgagee dated Au­ gust 25 1997 and recorded September 25 1997 in Document #1001892 Barry County Records said mortgage is now held by iMC Mortgage Company by assignment dated November 22 1999 and recorded on January 4 2000 m Docu­ ment *1039603 Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Forty-Sim Thousand Two Hundred Twenty and 88/100 Dollars iS46 220 88) including interest at the rate of 12 5% per annum Under the power of sale contained <n the mort­ gage and the statutes ot the State ot Michigan notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises or some part of them at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml in Barry County Michigan at 1 00 p m on March 2 2000 The premises are located m the Township of Castleton Barry County Michigan and are de­ scribed as Lot 19 of Stock D of Pleasant Shores accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof in L tber 3 of Plats on Page 59 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241 a m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate Dated January 27 2000 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney tor IMC Mortgage Company As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy Ml 48063 (248) 457-1000 File No 193 0240 (2/24) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mor gage made by James J Boto and Julie J Bdo Husband and Wife (origi­ nal mortgagors) to Woodham s Mortgage Corpo ration Mortgagee dated July 10 1990 and recorded on July 11 ’990 m Liber 502 on Page 208 Barry County Records Michigan and re recorded on February 20 1991 m Liber 512. Page 03 Barry County Records and was as signed by sad mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans inc Assignee by an assignment dated May 31 1991 which was recorded on July 22 1999 m Ltoer 520 on Page 271. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIVE AND 02 100 dollars (S42 105 02) mdudmg interest at 7 500°o per annum Mortgage was modified by a Loan Modification Agreement dated January 15 1999 which was • ecorded on March 17. 1999 in Document *1026625 Under the power of sale contained m sad mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided notice ts hereby given that said mort gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort gaged premises or some part of them at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast mgs Ml at 1 00 p m on March 2 2000 Sad premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS Barry County Michigan and are de scribed as Beginning at the Northwest comer of the East 1/2 of the West 1 2 ol the Northwest 1 4 of Sec tor. 3 Town 3 North Range 8 West Hastings Township Barry County Michigan thence South 435 feet along tne West tine o’ said East 1 2 of the West 1 2 of the Northwest 1 4 Section 3 thence East 250 feet thence North 435 feet to the North :me of sad Section 3 thence West 250 ‘eel to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 montnis; from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days f»om the dak of such sa>e Dated January 20 200-0 FQR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 246 593 1306 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 10C Bmgnam Farms Mi 48025 FHe *991214409 Mustangs (217) CMU Steel Drum Band wows them in Hastings A xylophone, marimba and vibraphone dominated the front The evening included a presentation of new double tenor steel drums recently purchased by the Hastings school the stage when CMU musicians performed for an enthusiastic crowd. district, which will be used for a new high school/middle school steel drum band. by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Central Michigan University Steel Drum Band wowed the crowd at Central Auditorium Tuesday, drawing several stand­ ing ovations during a performance of jazz music that ended with several band mem­ bers pounding away with drumsticks on everything from packing boxes to plastic pails. The unique sounds of the steel drums played by the band provided a kind of mu­ sic rarely heard in this area. "The uniqueness of the steel drum really gets your attention," Hastings High Band Director Joe LaJoyc said. During the concert, one of lhe CMU band members explained the history of the steel drum, which first made its debut in Trinidad. Actual steel oil drums were pounded until different areas of lhe drum top produced different sounds. "Each region of the drum is a different note of the scale,” LaJoyc explained. Large and medium-sized drums produce higher or lower notes. Just before lhe CMU band appeared on stage, high school and middle school per­ cussion players were presented with the first of what the district hopes will be sev­ eral steel drums purchased by lhe school system. Funds for lhe drums were raised by stu­ dents, lhe Hastings Band Boosters, and the Hastings Education Enrichment Founda­ tion. The concert Tuesday, which also fea­ tured high school jazz bands from Hast­ ings, Lakewood and Caledonia, was held to raise awareness of what a steel drum band is. La Joye said, and also to raise funds for more equipment for a steel drum band the Hastings district is beginning. "We’re starting one drum at a time," he said. "Il will be a three- to four-year pro­ cess to get all the equipment." The CMU band Monday used other in­ struments in addition to the steel drums to create their music, including regular drums, congas, a string bass, a xylophone, a marimba and a vibraphone. Their music, in the words of La Joye, was "awesome." ^akntine- fooeJfines MY LOVEI ve been blessed w ith your love. “From This Moment On’ J-Ever Yours. Michelle Happy Valentine's Dav CHAD... You arc my number one Valentine! Low always. Angie DEAR PIGLET-. Happy Valentine's Day! We love you. Mom & Dad Happy Valentine's Day DAD! You're the greatest! 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The ctato is deainrxd for ttwknn in tnidSe school (ages 11-15), both boys and (Ma. A drateboor gua safety dan lands lo hande^a range training and (kda yw( aa mw^rc^^^ty competition will be xuonpaod ^Affyonc ifiteretwd in mentoring a Travelogue focus wW be on Vikings Hhe Adventures of the Vikings’ «il ba fee next in die Hastings Kiwaais CfeVa World Travel Senea at 7 pto Friday. Feb. It, al the Hastings lar—hall Presidential primary election is Tuesday The Michigan Presidential Primary election is scheduled for 7 a m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 22. at various sites around Barry County. The primary essentially is for the Republican Party because the Michigan Democratic Party has chosen to hold its own caucus separately at 11 a.m. March 11 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. The Republican candidates for president on the ballot will be Gary Bauer. George W. Bush, Steve Forbes. Orrin Hatch. Alan Keyes and John McCain. Of these six. only Bush. McCain and Keyes are still running. The other three have announced they have pulled out of the race. Lyndon H. LaRouche Jr. is the only Democrat listed on the ballot. Both Bill Bradley and Al Gore will be in the caucus next month. Donald J. Trump is listed on the Reform Party ticket, but he has withdrawn. Pat Buchanan is seeking the Reform Party nomination, but his name will no’ appear on the ballot. Those who wish to obtain absentee ballots may do so by contacting clerks in Ticfieta for Friday evening's show may be obtained at the door or from any Kiwanian. Aa usual, there win be ■unirel entertainment before the ■ovto and danag iuermtoi ion. Historical Society will meet tonight The Baty County Historical Society wffl nea to 7:30 tonight (Thursday, fife. 17) « the Church of God. 7th Day. 2504 Cutvez Rtwi- Johnstown Towmhip The church ts located just off M-37 aoofe on Culver Road, just south of fee Mamtowa Towoship Hall. Harold Frey will present fee pro­ gram. "Memories of Johnstown Township, Where 1 Grew Up." He win highlight the narrative wife a slide program. Production of 'Marne* slated The Broadway musical "Marne" will be presented by the Hastings High School Music Department Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Feb. 24. 25 and 26, at the Centra! School Auditorium. Tickets are Sb IB advance and $7 at the door for adults and 55 in advance and 36 to fee door for students and te­ nter citizens. They may be purchased from cast members, at all school of­ fices. at Bosley's Pharmacy and FelJMRMCh. (Additional) News Briefs (appear on page 3) Yankee Springs, 795-9091; Everil Manshum, City of Hastings, 945-2468. Mansfield appointed city manager Tbp rite of fee travel film has been staged because Central School AadL toriafe to being used for the annual Hasdags High School musical. Ed Last will narrate ins travel doc anancary about the Hues and conquests of fee Notfec people who ruled a large parties of Europe, the British Isles end faueia fir about 300 yean. all of the townships and the city of Hastings. Electors who wish to receive an absentee voter ballot by mail may submit an AV application by 2 p.m. Feb. 19. Electors qualified to obtain an absentee voter ballot for the primary may vole in person at the clerk's office a late as 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21. The clerks include Deborah S. Massimino, Assyria, 758-4003; Tracy Mitchell. 3100 East Dowling Road, Baltimore; Debra Dewey-Perry, Barry, 623­ 5171; Wilma Daniels, Carlton, 945-5990; Lorna Wilson. Castleton, 852-9193 or 852-9479; Bonnie Cruttenden, Hastings Township. 948-9690 or 945-3291; Sylvia Forster. Hope, 948-2464; Emily Harrison, Irving, 795-9915; June Doster, Johnstown, 721-9905; Susan Buller. 9752 Evart Road. Maple Grove; Darlene Harper, Orangeville, 672-7149; Normajean Nichols, Prairieville, 623-2664; Robin McKenna, Rutland, 948­ 2194; Donna M. Stagray, Thornapple, 795-7202; Cheryl Allen. Woodland, 367­ 4915 or 367-4094; Janice C. Lippert, by David T. Young Editor Jeff Mansfield officially became Hast­ ings' second city manager Monday night. The City Council, without comment, voted 8-0 to appoint Mansfield to the post, with Harold Hawkins absent. The move came five weeks after the council did not reappoint Howard Penrod and elevated Mansfield to the acting city manager's job. Up to that point. Mansfield had been director of public services and deputy city manager. Mayor Frank Campbell had tried to have the permanent appointment made at the Jan. 24 council meeting, but too many members said they were uncomfortable with moving loo quickly. They met with Mansfield in a special workshop before the council meeting Monday night to talk about expectations, goals and objectives. The new city manager's annual salary is still up in the air. however. When he was appointed Jan. 10. his pay was raised from $59,000 to $63,000 annually. Mansfield said he will meet with Campbell and City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes to negotiate. Mansfield now is serving in the dual ca­ pacity of city manager and public service director until a permanent person for the latter position can be found. Mansfield will make the selection with the advice and con­ • Adopted a resolution allowing the Grand Valley Metro Council to admit more members and widen its coverage area. • Approved the low bid of $9,000 to MJ & Associates for a headworks study for the wastewater treatment plant. • Referred to the city attorney a proposed renewal of contract with Professional Code Inspections of Dorr for . electrical, mechanical and plumbing code enforcement and building inspections. The old contract expires March I. • Tabled until its next meeting a pro­ posal lo authorize the city manager lo ne­ gotiate with Consumers Energy provisions for an easement for overhead power distri­ bution that would serve communications lowers. • Authorized the purchase of remaining materials to finish a storage building for the wastewater treatment plant. Cost will be $3,450.14 from Barry County Lumber and $950 from Consumers Concrete. • Referred to the city attorney for updat­ ing a request from Marlin and Rita Wallers to extend their lease on 18 acres of farm See MANAGER, continued page 3 PRICE 50" Where to Vote... Assyria Township - 8094 Tasker Road, off M-66 at Assyria Center; BeUevue * Township Hall. Baltimore Township - 3100 E. Dowling Road, Hastings - Township Halt. Barry Township Precinct I - Hickory Road, Hickory Comers - fire Station. 671­ 5346. Barry Township - Precinct 2 - 155 E. Orchard Street, Delton - Tcwnsbip HaH.6235171. Carlton Township - 85 Welcome Road, Hastings, Michigan - Old WoaneSdWl 945-5990. Castleton Township - 915 Reed St reel. Nashville ■ Township HaU. 852-9479. Hastings Charter Township - 885 River Road, Hastings - Townslwp HaU. 1481X90 Hope Township - Both Precincts - 5463 S. Wall Lake Road (M-Ok HMhti Township Hall 948-2464. Irving Township - Precinct 1-112 Stale Street, Freeport - Village HalL 765-5330. Irving Township - Precinct 2 - Comer of Woodachool Road and Wing Read, Hastings - Township Hall. Johnstown Township - 13641 S. M-37 Highway, Dowling - Township Hatt 721­ 9905. Maple Grove Township - 721 Durkee Street, Nashville - Towrahgp HaB 852-0872. Orangeville Township - 6912 S. Boulter Road (in OrangeviUelSheftyvflte -Town­ ship Hall. 664-4512 fiairievillc Township Precinct I - 10115 Norris Road, DdUfe-HfeitMhipJidB. 623-2664 Prairieville Township Precinct 2 - 11351 Lindsay Rond. Plareutefl, Nfelabc Hfe Department. 623-5101. Rutland Charier Township - 2461 Her.fe Road, Hastings - WmiMP Hall 948­ 2194, Thomapplc Township Precinct I - 3885 Bender Road. MiddBrnrifio vTborfegXIs Kellogg High School. 795-3394. Tbomapple Township Precinct 2 - 200 E. Main, Middleville - Township HalL 795­ 7292. • 367-4915. Yankee Springs Township - 284 North Briggs Road MtMcviUe -1 795-9091. City of Hastings (Ail 4 Wards) - 232 W. Grand Street. Hastings - » 945-2468 City Hall Clerk's Office. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. loSpm. on the day ofthe City to bill county for costs in vote by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners has agreed to pay the townships' costs of a special election Aug. 3, and now it may have to fool the bill for the same costs incurred by the City of Hastings. The City Council Monday night voted 8­ 0 (with Harold Hawkins absent) to submit a bill for the city's expenses for the special election to the County Board. The move was prompted by an appear­ ance by John Barnett, who represents the city on the board and was invited by Mayor Frank Campbell to explain to the council why it was decided that the city must pay for the special election while the townships were let off the hook. sent of the council. "I haven't had the opportunity to focus on that yet." Mansfield said. "Engineering disciplines are in high demand right now. It will be a challenge to fill the position." When asked about his appointment, the new city manager replied, "I'm going to do my damdest to do the best job I can. I look forward to the opportunity. Hastings never had a city manager until 1994, after voters approved city charter change. Penrod was hired in September of Barnett replied, "I've got to see a state­ ment, a bill. I don't think any exLa ex­ pense was incurred by the city." New City Manager Jeff Mansfield agreed, saying. "To my knowledge, we did not in­ thtoki year and served until last month. In other business Monday night, the Week in May • Officially added as city streets Barfield Drive. Dibble Street and Howard Street in the Meadowstone and Southeastern Village projects, for the purposes of putting them on the millage rolls. Third Ward seat, the county decided to "piggy-back" its millage requests on the ballot. Therefore, because the city had to have an election anyway, the County Board didn't feel it should have to pay. But since last August the board has agreed to pay for each of the 16 townships' election costs, even though some of them "piggy-backed" local millage requests on the special election ballot. "You paid for the townships," Council­ man David Jasperse said. "I don't see the difference between a township or city issue on the ballot. The city had nothing to gain (while the townships benefited) by passing the millage. I can't see the distinction here." "We were presented bills from each of the townships, ranging from $200 to $1,200," Barnett reported. "Do you want lo present us with a bill showing what ex­ penses we created (for the city)?" Councilman Donald Spencer then asked, "You represent the city; what are your feel­ ings?" council: • Noted that this year’s Mayor Exchange will be with the city of Swartz Creek near Flint. City officials have been invited to visit Swartz Creek on Wednesday. March 22, a lot earlier than usual. No date has been set jet for the festivities in Hastings, but they usually are held during Michigan * The county-wide special election Aug. 3 included two millage requests, one a re­ newal for emergency 911 services and an­ other as a fixed millage allocation. Barnett told the council Monday evening that because the city planned to have a primary election last August for an open cur any additional costs." The county commissioner called the townships asking for reimbursement for election costs and some piggy backing mil­ lage requests on the ballot, "seizing the Tasty musical gives pizzazz to ‘Gingerbread House’ Nearly 400 Delton Kellogg Elementary School students were involved in two versions of the musical "This Old Gingerbread House," presented last week under the direction of elementary music teacher Nicole S. Gustafson. Pictured here are part of the third grade cast, including Hansel and Gretel (at left) portrayed by Amber Christiansen Tim Hill. The whole school joined in to help," Gustafson said, as well as parents. opportunity." Jasperse, in talking about intergovern­ mental cooperation, said, "Sometimes it bothers me... that when the county and townships come to an agreement the city's often not there." Councilman Robert May said lo Barnett, See VOTE, continued on page 3 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner Thursday, February 17. 2000 Local FFA chapters going strong Three area school districts - Hastings. Maple Valley and Lakewood - have busy FFA chapters that offer agricultural educa­ tion to prepare students for successful ca­ reers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natu­ ral resources systems. Established in 1928, the organization was first known as the Future Farmers of America. The name was changed to the Na­ tional FFA Organization in 1988 to recog­ nize the growth of agriculture and agricul­ tural education to encompass the business, science and technology of agriculture in ad­ dition to farming. FFA is federally chartered by Congress through the U.S. Department of Education There are 7,268 FFA chapters across the Meetings for the high school club take place once a month on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., and include re­ freshments as well as a business meeting. Advisor for the club is high school agriscicnce teacher Sherri Snyder. Students in the club learn everything from floral arranging and landscape design to small animal science and turf grass man­ agement (used for golf courses, etc.). "We fit a wide variety of interests,** Sny­ der said, with subjects open to "just about anything that's alive.** Club activities range from attending FFA events like state and national conven­ tions to being involved in special projects, such as the purple loosestrife project under­ taken for the first time last year. In that project, students grew purple loosestrife-eating bugs and then released the bugs into the wild. The intention was to cut down on the spread of purple looses­ trife, an alien plant species that is taking over wetlands in the U.S. and destroying native plants and the animals that depend on them for their existence. Other club activities include contests held locally, regionally and nationally that help students develop skills in different ar­ eas. In the annual poultry contest, for exam­ ple, students raise chickens and are then evaluated on how well the chickens are raised. Leadership contests where FAA members compete locally and can then compete re­ gionally, statewide, and nationally if they qualify, teach students various effective leadership skills. Last October, four high school FFA members attended the FFA national con­ vention. along with some 50,000 other FFA members from across the country. In addition, high school music teachers Joe and Patti La Joye attended the convention, Joe assisting the national FFA band direc­ tor and Patti acting as national FFA choral director On March 6-8, 10 FFA members will at­ tend the state FFA convention. FFA me.nbers at HHS also take part in recreational activities, such as going on hayrides or to the movies. country. Dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of young people, FFA strives to develop potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education To accomplish its mission, FFA in­ creases awareness of the global and techno­ logical importance of agriculture and its contribution to our well-being; develops competent and assertive agricultural leader­ ship; strengthens the confidence of agricul­ ture students in themselves and their work; encourages wise management of economic, environmental and human resources of the community; develops interpersonal skills in teamwork, communications, human re­ lations and social interaction; builds charac­ ter and promotes citizenship, volunteerism and patriotism; promotes cooperation and cooperative attitudes among all people; promotes healthy lifestyles; encourages ex­ cellence in scholarship; and promotes the intelligent choice and establishment of an agricultural career. Highlights about local FFA chapters fol­ lows: Hastings FFA continues to positively influence students in both the junior high and high school in the Hastings School District. Currently there are 25 students enrolled in FFA at the high school and 63 seventh- and eighth-graders enrolled in FFA at the middle school. Sherri Snyder, advisor to the high school FFA club, is pictured at center showing students how to plant purple loosestrife. Students grew the plants and then grew bugs on Much of what FFA does strenthens stu­ dents' characters and prepares them for the world of work, Snyder said. "I've heard a lot of successful people say they got these skills from FFA," Snyder said, whether the skills be in public speak­ ing, leadership ability, getting along with others, working with groups, or even knowledge of parliamentary procedures. "I think FFA strengthens young people's self-esteem and teaches them to be success­ ful members of society," Snyder said. "It makes them more well-rounded people who are prepared for our changing world. It helps give them a jump start into the fu­ ture." Snyder and Hastings Middle School FFA Advisor Carrie Carl both say that FFA has changed over the years and will continue to change to adjust to the times. Originally, Snyder said. FFA was com­ prised of "men interested in farming." Now, there are as many if not more girls as there arc boys in the program, she said, and FFA is "not just about farming any more." The name, which used to stand for Future Farmers of America, now has unofficially been changed by many chapters to "For the Future of America." The focus is on many subjects, a lot of js Save $250 AVith J J This Coupon * IVV 96 POWHAC GRAXD PRIX GT 98 FORD FESTIVA Rcd-n-Rcody* 96 OLDS CIERA SL right? NADA BOOK *UKM) etc NADA Book. 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"For the students who want to do some­ thing with their lives, FFA has a lot to of­ fer," Snyder said. At the middle school, meetings take place twice a month, and committee meet­ ings occur approximately four times a month. Carl schedules the meetings at dif­ ferent times depending on the needs of the group and then puts the meeting dates in school announcements. Carl is a seventh grade life science teacher who is certified in agriscience. She started the middle school FFA program six years ago; prior to that there was no middle school FFA. Il is hard for schools to find FFA advisors in the middle school. Carl said. "We need more agriscience teachers." Carl spent many years herself in FFA. and benefited gready from the experience, she said. She had an opportunity to travel, win college scholarships, and develop many skills that would help her later in life. Her goal with the middle school FFA is to "get them interested in it and show them what FFA is about." Once a year state FFA officers visit the middle school club to conduct activities that help members become acquainted with the organization. Through the middle school FFA. mem­ bers are introduced to parliamentary proce­ dure and basic leadership skills, taking part in contests that gauge how well they con­ duct meetings. They also participate in a plant and soil contest when they attend the stale FFA convention. They are also in­ volved in contests testing their land con­ servation and environmental preservation skills. Another club activity is flower arrang­ ing. If enough flowers are donated, ar­ rangements are brought to area nursing homes. Middle School FFA members also help landscape the school building in the spring, growing the plants they will later place outside in a classroom converted to a greenhouse. Club members participate in recreational activities as well, traveling in May to a Lansing Lugnuts semi-pro baseball game, and traveling in the summer to Cedar Point or some other destination — this year they may camp in Holland, Carl said. Every year the group also spends time organizing the annual fund-raiser, a Harvest Dance that gives them money for con vendon registrations, etc. One project the club would like to do more with is the greenhouse members started two years ago, Carl said. "We would like lo put some more time into that." "Response to the new middle school program has been very positive, Carl said. "The kids love it." Lakewood Lakewood's FFA is an active chapter with 60 members. Kate Feuerstein is the group's new advi­ sor. The chapter participates in many of the local, regional and national FFA events and competitions. Last fall, eight members at­ tended the 72nd national convention held in Louisville. Kentucky. Four members at­ tended the Citizenship Seminar, sponsored by Farm Bureau and held ii. Mt. Pleasant. The students show hogs, steer, lambs and dairy cattle at area fairs in Ionia, Barry and Eaton counties. They also have a petting zoo at the Lake Odessa Fair and help with the petting zoo at the Ionia Free Fair. This gives young children a chance to get "up close and per­ sonal" with the farm animals and also gives the FFA members a chance to talk about the care of the animals. Lakewood FFA competes in many re­ gional and state-wide competitions. Some of the competitions are for "old fashioned" farm skills like raising chickens or driving tractors. Lakewood's Josh Mattice was named Stale Star Fanner last year for his dairy herd. Travis Brodbecx placed first and Janclle Langmaack placed third in a state­ wide poultry raising contest. In a recent tractor driving contest held at Freemont, Lake wood driver Dan Everett placed first See FFA, continued page 3 e9t FORD HEAVY HALF CO.W. 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Mackenzie said he didn't give up his rights as a citizen when he was elected to the County Board Commissioner Emmet Herrington said he agreed with Mackenzie that barring commissioners from such meetings was wrong. Mayor Frank Campbell reads a proclamation honoring local Girts Scouts for the 80th anniversary of the organization. MANAGER, continued from page 1 land at $18 an acre. The old contract ex­ pires April 24. • Received from Mansfield a list of pro­ posed public projects that could be funded in the fiscal year 2002-2003 by the state s TEA-21 grant program. Deadline for grant applications is March 31. Council mem bers will be asked for their comments by the next meeting Monday. Feb. 28. Mansfield said, "There's a fairly high likelihood that we can get at least one of these projects (approved)." • Received reports from Mansfield on de­ partment of public service's efforts in 1999 to collect compostable yard debris and leaves. • Approved lease agreements with incu­ bator tenants Eurway Transit, Co-Dee Stamping and Chippewa Automation. "I think I have a right to be there under the Freedom of Information and Open Meetings Acts," Herrington said. Fearing conflict of interest court cases, McManus told the County Board Tuesday that if commissioners attended County Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings, the sessions would be halted until the officials left. McManus later backed down from that stance after hearing objections from MacKenzie and Herrington and agreed with them that the issue warranted further legal study. Several commissioners mentioned that the County Board's attorney, Peter Cohl, should be consulted about the issue. MacKenzie, who also is an attorney, said he would be willing to oblige with such a request to stay away from ZBA and Plan­ ning meetings if it was a legal opinion handed down from the Michigan Attorney General's office or if it was the county at­ torney's legal opinion rather than just a couple of court cases that McManus had cited The issue surfaced when MacKenzie made reference to a memo McManus had sent to several townships about informa­ tion McManus had acquired at the annual conference of the Michigan Society of Planning Officials, Grand Rapids. In the memo. McManus said if the Plan­ ning Commission or ZBA chairperson "sees an elected official at the meeting, the chair should stop the meeting until the of­ ficial leaves." McManus said two attorneys al the con­ ference discusset the ethics of having elected officials attend Planning Commis­ sion and ZBA public meetings. "Il was noted that the ZBA and the Han­ ning Commission are appointed by the elected officials. If the elected officials at­ tend the meeting, it may present percep­ tions of undue influence and create conflicts of interest among your members. The issi*e becomes more problematic if the elected of­ ficial chooses to voice an opinion about a request or appeal. "...The attorneys that made the presenta­ tion were both extremely well versed in land use law, and they beth indicated that they had won court cases on matters such as these. Further, it is important that plan­ ners remain impartial and do their best to avoid undue conflicts of interest," Mc­ Manus said in the memo. The memo was sent to the townships of Hope, Praineville. Yankee Springs, Rut­ land Charter and Thornapple, who have their own planning and zoning depart­ ments, as well as to the County Planning Commission and ZBA. "What I intended to do (through the memo) was pass along the information and from my perspective that's how we’re go­ ing to operate the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals and I believe the townships that govern themselves should do the same thing." McManus said early in the discussion at Tuesday’s meet­ Maple Valley FFA members talked about bugs when they visited Fuller Elementary School students in NashvUte. FFA, continued from page 2 and Nick Morton, second. Lakewood s FFA team competed in re­ gion 5, district 3 leadership contests at Io­ nia High School, and the junior high con­ duct of meeting team placed first. Memben of the team were Melissa Smith. Cody Stahl, Matthew Smith, Brandon Walking­ ton and Barbara Cassel. Members of the parliamentary procedure team placed fourth. They were Shawndra Ackerson, kallie Teachworth, Rena Smith, Jim Frizzell, Jesse Chase, Angie Stowell and Kim Altoft. The Greenhand "Conduct of Meetings" team placed third. They were Janette Langmaack, Kristin DuBois, Nick Brodbeck, Nick Patrick, Carrie Robinson and Charisic Mattice Lakewood's FFA Ag forum placed sec­ ond. The team was comprised of Mandy Wickens, Travis Brodbeck, Mike Zook. Rachelle Walbrogton and Ben Spitzley The FFA keeps busy with many com­ munity service projects. They have entered floats in Lake Odessa's Christmas and Fourth of July Fair parades. At Christmas time, they adopted a family and gave them presents, food and clothing. And like most school organizations, the Lakewood FFA has various fundraising ef­ forts. Members are currently collecting pop bottles at the school The deposit money will be divided between the FFA and a lo­ cal charity. They also have a winter fruit sale and a labor auction. Maple Valley The Maple Valley FFA will be partici­ pating in a time honored tradition in Nashville this year- collecting sap for the syrup association. "It's agricukure-reiated and it should be a perfect situation for us to learn about the process (of syrup tapping),” said agriscieace teacher Peter Sandford, who is in charge of FFA in the school district. The syrup association had been looking for a church or civic group to collect the sap. Sandford said the job seemed like a perfect fit for FFA. The group can decide how many trees to tap, thus increasing or decreasing their work load. He said mem­ bers were looking forward to the project. The sap collecting will also give the group an opportunity to raise money for different FFA events, Sandford said. The project is one of many that FFA will do this year in an effort to broaden skills and serve the community. The local FFA has 25 members, said Sandford. Earlier in the year the group vis­ ited the eighth grade to recruit members for next year to keep the numbers up Sandford said the group continues many different programs and fund-raisers throughout the year. They regularly visit first through sixth grades in a program called Food few America. FFA students talk to the younger children about agriculture and where food comes from. "The younger kids really like the pro­ gram and the students conduct activities with them. We tailor it to grade level, starting with insects and moving up to plant life," Sandford said. Although the group does not have any competitive teams for the upcoming state convention, Sandford said the students will enjoy listening to the speakers and meeting with other FFA students from around the state. To raise money to pay for activities, the local chapter has raised a few pigs, donated by Caleb s Cider Mill, this year. They are currently raising a steer for the Eaton County Fair. FFA members also sold flowers at the high school for Valentines Day A couple of weeks ago, the students en­ joyed a sleigh ride putted by the Rumseys’ (of Nashville) draft mules, Sandford said. The students were given information about the mules, which are very large animals, weighing 1,400-1.500 lbs. a piece. "It was educational and fun for the kids," said Sandford "We also had a bonfire after the ride and the kids really had a good time." ing. "By no means am I going to go to the townships and enforce anything." Mc­ Manus said. Tm simply passing along in­ formation." Commissioner Sandy James said Mc­ Manus was fulfilling his job by sharing in­ formation he had learned. In the memo, McManus used the words "elected officials" in general when talking about barring officials from meetings. However, he told the County Board that "any township officials that would like to attend any of our (county) planning and zoning meetings are certainly welcome to make comments because they don't appoint the boards. It's your potential conflict that arises." McManus said he had explored the con­ flict of interest issue for several years and quoted information that has been published in "Planning and Zoning News." Attendance a*, the meetings "becomes an issue because you do the appointing (to the Planning Commission and ZBA)," he told commissioners. "It can look like a conflict of interest and that's what the attorneys are stressing, that conflicts of interest can lead to court cases that change rules that are made by the planning commission and zon­ ing board of appeals. "It's important to recognize that even the mere appearance of a conflict of interest, whether or not it's truly there, is a concern as far as planning ethics goes." McManus said he first began to check into that subject in response to an appeal made before the County Planning Com­ mission for an asphalt plant "and some of the things that happened as a result of See PROTEST, cont. page 16 VOTE, continued from page I "If we wouldn't hr.ve had the (city pnmvy) election, you would have had the election anyway, at your own expense... I think we should be on toe same playing field as the townships." The commissioner responded by saying, "You are as eligible (for reimbursement) as anyone else Where’s your bill?" May replied. "You didn't ask the city to submit a bitt (like the townships).” Barnett then said, "That's true." �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 17. 2000 OFFICIAL ROUTE CARD NO. 9 LETTERS from our readers... HUIES I ARLINGTON HILO WEST SHOW CO, In. Buffalo Bill The day Buffalo Bill came to Barry County To the editor: The Don Fisher and Duane Jarmans in Green Valley, Artz., were pleasantly sur­ prised by a visit from two Hastings gentle­ men. Fred Jacobs and Colin Cruttcndcn We wondered v>‘hy we were so honored, and found that they just wanted to hear a few more of my stones, and as usual. I was hap­ py to oblige them with a few. After a couple of day* of story telling and reminiscing and a few card games and meals with the Jarmans, we bid them good­ bye, and they promised to return some day with their wives. We hope they enjoyed their stay as much as we did. Here is one more story: The Day Buffalo Bill Cody came to Hastings. I was 6 years old and very excited when my father told me were going to sec the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show in Hastings This was the latter part of August 1916. We rode into Hastings from my grand­ mother^ farm on East State Road early in the morning. The show had already arrived from Kalamazoo on the CK&S Railroad tracks, and the railroad cars were all paint­ ed red. They were unloading near where the Food Center parking lot is today. Buffalo Bill was old at this time and very feeble. In fact, he died early the next year, so he had to be helped into the buggy. The buggy was red, lavishly tnmmed in gold, and driven by a cowboy. It was pulled by Spraying, neutering best way to go To the editor: Did you know that in 1999 more than 1.200 cats and dogs were destroyed in Bar ry County and that only a small number of the animals, housed briefly at the animal shelter, were lucky enough to be adapted by caring people? Who knows how many more cats and dogs, abandoned by their guardians, never made it to a shelter? Instead, they were “dumped” to eventually die from starvation, exposure, disease or predation. Rarely docs the kind stranger happen by to rescue them. Dealing with the pick-up. housing and ulti­ mate euthanasia of most of the rescued ones is a cost that the taxpayers bear To help in relieving the problem of unwanted animals, pct owners are encour- aged to take responsibility by having their cat or dog spayed or neutered. Sterilizing pets prevents the unwanted births of kittens and puppies as well as the very rail possi­ bility of needless suffering and death down the line. The Barry County Humane Society is again participating in Spay Day U.S.A, on Feb. 29 by offering to Barry County resi­ dents a $10 certificate toward the total cost of sterilizating their pet. We hope that pct owners who have seen the positive aspects that spay/neutering engenders will encourage others to help in relieving the problems associated with the overpopulation of companion animals. Louise Odrzywolska, Barry County Humane Society Democrats best choice on education Dear editor: Another reason to vote Democratic: Democrats are supportive of education and know that Head Start is essential to moving children out of poverty, one of their prima­ ry issues Texas Governor George W. Bush has a poor record in supporting education. In 1997. Texas ranked 38th in awarding dollars per student in public schools. Texas stu­ dents ranked 45th among the states in Scholastic Aptitude Test scores in 1998. Bush included no additional Head Start funds in his 1999 federal education propos­ al, despite the fact that it currently serves only two in five children eligible for the program His tax plan could have forced cuts of $2.9 billion in Head Start funding n IU ' •nd denied lhe program lo 400.000 chil­ dren. His “solution” to failing schools is to take their funding and provide vouchers to other schools rather than increasing funding to improve the public schools. Minority students are more likely to drop out of Texas Schools and their SAT scores are lower than white students. This problem has not received adequate attention. Gov. Bush is not a “Compassionate Con­ servative." Listen to Al Gore and Bill Bradley on educational needs, child pover­ ty, health care for every child and know which presidential contender is compas­ sionate. • -■>“ Ruth Pmo, Nashville (Himself) and the two horses. Buffalo Bill was dressed in buckskins and had a white goatee. They headed a parade of cowboys and Indians that went up and back on State Street then out South Hanover to where their topless tent had been erected, near where Hanover Village is today. To tell the Luth I was more fascinat­ ed by the Indians than 1 was by Buffalo Bill, because I had never seen Indians before. That afternoon we attended the big show, which was very noisy, smoky and dusty, with Indians chasing cowboys and cowboys chasing Indians, with lots of shouting and gunfire. At each intermission Buffalo Bill would ride around the arena in his buggy and wave feebly to the huge crowd. Before the show ended, they began dis­ mantling the tent, getting ready to move to the next show in Lansing. I remember it was quite a trick getting the train from the CK&S tracks on to the Michigan Central tracks to go to Charlotte and then to Lans­ ing Later in life I visited Buffalo Bill’s birth­ place in Iowa, his home in North Platte, Neb., and the Buffalo Bill museum in Cody, Wyo., where his ranch was located. While at the museum I was given a copy of the route card for the Buffalo Bill show the year it came to Hastings. I was told by the docent at the museum that > was the first person she ever ran across who had seen Buffalo Bill. Donald B. Fisher 418 Vista del Rio Green Valley, Ariz. 85614 Heartwell a hypocrite To the editor: It seems George Heartwell came to the First Friday forum to push his left-wing political agenda. How absurd to claim Gary Bauer and the other Republican candidates use their faith in Christ as a club! What does he want them to do when the question of their faith is brought up - claim the Fifth Amendment, i.e. refuse to answer on the ground that it might tend to incriminate them? Politically correct hypocrites like Heartwell would never go after his allies, like demogogue Jesse Jackson and the rest of the liberal religious groups who have r. disposable God to use when convenient and then discard Him^whcn it's not,,. . Kalamazoo t CORRECTIONS: It was announced last week that the Dowling Public Library was one of four local libraries to receive a grant of $29,355 Thia is a cooperative-wide grant that is to be shared among some 100 libraries m Michi­ gan belonging to the Woodlands Library Cooperative and the Capita! Library Coop­ erative. The entire amount of this money is to be used to upgrade a computer training center m Jackson. AH libraries in the two cooperatives that received the grant have access to this training center for free staff training workshops. However, the Dowling Public Library will not receive any portion of the $29355 for its own use. If there arc any questions about th: details of the grant, direct them to Jim Seidl, director of the Woodlands Library Cooperative, at 1-800­ 962-4472 The name of Luke Tossava inadvertently was omitted from the honor roll listings for Hastings Middle School, which was pub­ lished in last week's edition of the Banner Luke, a seventh-grader, earned a perfect 4.0 The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they win be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed la the writers name And community ol residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editors discretion tor compelling reasons only. , . • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. . betters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. __ • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published, or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be.- limited to one ter each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. 101 RANCH SHOWS COMBINED GEO. ARLINGTON, Gen. Mgr. Dale Town Wcalern Office t Mile* Tribune BuiltiiuC. Chicnfto, 1)1. U.S. Senate . Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope. Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Inring, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49603, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representativas, 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line tor Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87tn District (al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. HastingsBaNNER 1351 N. M-43 hwy Elaine Gifcert puwewnr EOtor) Helen Mudry Mary McDonough James Jsnson Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary Sbeity SajIs* PMtcm Johns • ADYHTI$INC DEPARTMENT • OosoSM ads accepted Monday through Fnday ll.rn.lo 530 p m . SMurday *30 Noon Scott Ommen Jonathan Jacobs Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Masbngs. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Part at Hastngs. Ml 49058 R. R. A copy of a route card from Buffalo Bill Museum. Cody. Wyo. grade point average. Iwhscripden Rat-i: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere St«te EIGHTEENTH WEEK Aug. 14 Sandusky, Ohio N.Y.C. 203 “ 15 Wauseon, Ohio N.Y.C. 85 “ 16 Kendallville, Ind. N.Y.C. 60 “ 17 South Bend, Ind. N.Y.C, 66 “ Lose N.Y.C. 80 st 18 in _ Day “Round-Up” 19 Chicago-N.Y.C. 20 Chicago-Cab* Ball Park (9 Days) NINETEENTH WEEK Aug. 21-27 Chicago—“Rcmxl-Up,” Cabs Ball Park ____________ TWENTIETH WEEK Aug. 28 Gary, Ind. N.Y.C. 26 “ 29 Sturgis, Mich. N.Y.C. 109 “ 30 Allegan, Mich. N.Y.C. 74 “ 31 Hastings, Mich. N.Y.C.-C.K.S. 56 Sept. 1 Lansing, Mich. M.C. 78 Sept. 2 Pontiac, Mich.______ G.T. 65 TWENTY-FIRST WEEK G.T.-P.M. 33 Sept. 4 Flint. Mich. 5 Mt. Pleasant, Mich. P.M. 87 64 6 Cadillac, Mich. A.A. 7 Traverse City, Mich. G.R.I. 47 8 Manistee, Mich. P.M. 114 103 9 Muskegon, Mich. P.M. it doesn't really fecaase I rethxe it going to �Th, Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 17. 2000 - Page 5 Legislative Coffee is about money to be a constitutional amendment and that this is a "knotty problem." Emmons also told the group that an ef­ fort is being made to take the surveying reference comers cut of the middle of the road. Counties will have to comply with the new reference points. Moore reported that the congressman will be holding a field hearing of the sci­ ence committee at Michigan State Univer­ sity on Feb. 28. Topics under discussion will include the high tech infrastructure and the impact of genetically modified organ­ isms on agriculture and trade. Jennifer Long from Vem Ehlers* office reminded residents that they can call the of­ fice with problems like delays in passports or questions. National politics was discussed briefly, with both Emmons and Smith supporting by Patricia Johns Staff Writer How many years of retirement can you afford? When do you plan on retiring? You might have said “65" — if the question had been asked a generation ago. At that time, most Americans did work until 65 — or beyond. But now. just one in six of us will work until 65, according to the 1995 Advisory Council on Social Security. We’re also liv­ ing longer than ever. Taken together, these two factors mean that many of us will spend one-third of our Eves in retirement. That's a long time — and it's a lot of years to pay for. To achieve a financially secure retirement, you will need to plan ahead and take appropriate action. You can start by looking at all your sources of retire­ ment income — Social Security, retirement plans, personal savings and investments — and projecting how much each will provide you with during retirement. • Social Security — Thanks to a recent change in Social Security Administration policy, you can expect to receive annual statements of earnings and projected bene­ fits. You also can call your local Social Security office to request this information. Keep in mind that the earlier you start receiving benefits, the lower your monthly payments will be. ' • Retirement plans — Over the past decade or so, we’ve seen a steady move­ ment away from “defined benefit" retire­ ment (Mans, including the traditional pen­ sion plan, in which retired employees could expect to receive a specified amount, based on salary history and years of senice. Companies are now more likely to offer ‘defined contribution plans," such as a 401(k). Because these types of plans con- tain variable investments, such as stocks, it is impossible to predict exactly how much you can count on during retirement. However, you can make some reasonable estimates based on projected rales of return. A financial professional may be able to pro­ vide valuable assistance in this area. • Personal savings and investments — Assuming you have some variable invest­ ments. you can’t predict exactly how much you’ll accumulate for retirement. However, as was the case with your 401(k), you can make some solid projections. Again, a financial professional can help. Once you have an idea of how much money you’re likely to have during retire­ ment, you need to determine how long that retirement will be. And that depends, of course, on how long you’re going to live. That’s not something you can predict, but you can make a guess, based on your fami­ ly's health history and your current health. It's a good idea to add on five or 10 years to your projection; this will help you plan on the “safe side.” Finally, you need to match your retire­ ment income with your vision for retire­ ment. How do you plan on spending your retirement years? Many people want to consult or open a small business. Others plan on going back to school. And still oth­ ers want lo travel, golf or pursue hobbies. The choice is yours. But whatever lifestyle you select, you can benefit from saving early, saving often — and planning ahead. The state and federal budgets, grants for local child care providers, minimum wage legislation and sales tax on Internet pur­ chases were all part of the discussion at the Feb. 14 Legislative Coffee. Karla Garcia representing Terry Geiger said the legislature continues the budget process with Geiger working to have it completed as soon as possible. Geiger hopes to have foundation al­ lowances rise more quickly for the schools to use some of the surplus. Geiger also is working on health care issues. Greg Moore told the group that Con­ gressman Nick Smith continues to stress the need to have the budget process be complied before the election season. Moore predicted a rise in the minimum wage, even though Smith is opposed to it. He also reported that earning limits for se­ nior citizens have been increased. Moore reminded those at the Legislative Coffee that "Good times look good now but none of us arc swamis" and an eco­ nomic downturn might be just around the comer. Smith would like to hear from people on how to spend the surplus. According to Moore, "The battle has just begun." Slate Senator Joann Emmons recognized Debby Bai fey and Amy Nickerson, who re­ ceived child care grants for playground equipment. Emmons encouraged others to look into applying for grants. Emmons reported that the agriculture task force has recommenced that agricul­ tural land be assessed at use rather than the more expensive developed use. Lloyd Goyings, from Prairieville Town­ ship, reported that increase in property tax assessment from 15 percent to 46 percent can eliminate agriculture in a community. There needs to be "farm value" use. Emmons told him that this would need HASTINGS - Mr. Norman Armstrong, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2000 at his residence. Norman was bom on October 5,1933 in Fredonia Township, the son of Wesley and Mildred (Stolle) Armstrong. He was a tractor mechanic at Ralston Purina with 40 years of service, retiring in 1992. Norman was a member of the Delton Moose Lodge, an avid hunter, fisherman, and his pride and joy was his vegetable garden, which was one of the bigest in Barry County. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Jackie. • Norman is survived by his wife of 47 years, Margaret (Gurd); sons and daughtersin-law. Dennis A. and Mary Armstrong of Hastings, and Ronald A. and Sandi STOCKS The Delton Music Booster Associa­ tion will have its third annual "Coffee House" Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at the Delton High School Auditorium Featured will be the Cornerstone University Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Bruce Curtate. Also performing will be the Delton sixth grade, middle school and high school bands. Don Drenth from South Christian High School will be adjudicator. Admission is $2 at the door. Anheuser Busch CMS Energy DamierCtiysler Dow Chemical Ford Family Dotar First Financial Bancorp General Motors Hastings IJtg IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kellogg s Company Kmart CocaCda McDonald’s Sears Simpson Industries Semco Energy Spartan [victors AT&T TCF Financial Pharmacia J Upjohn Wal-Mart Exxon-Mobil Gold Oliver IMtoe ol Mnrtgggi ForwckMuru Sate THW FIRM A A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL. BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - DaMuit hn bean made in the coodfLms of a mortgaga made by Ricfcay L Lewis and Candafyne S. Lewie hueband and wife (original mortgagors) to Ragstar Bank, FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 9. 1996, and recorded on May 15 1986 in Uber 860, on Pago 403. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by awd mortgagee to the MICHIGAN STATE HOUS­ ING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a pubfcc body corporate and pottc. as awignoe by an aasignmant deled May 9.1906, which was recorded on May 15. 1908, in Ubar 880, on Page 406. Barry County Records, on wMch mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY-ONE AND 00/100 dollars (171,291.90). including intereat at 7.100% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wfll be forectosed by a sale ot the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1:00 p m . on March 2. 2000 Said prenwac are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: A parcel of land out of the Southeast i/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Sectton 1. Town 1. North. Range 7 West, being more partxxjtarty described as fol­ tows: Begmmng at a port of the East line of said Sectton 1. distant Northerly 680 teet from the East 1/4 post of said Section 1; thence continuing Northerly along said East Secbon line 130 feet to North line ot the South 24 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1A4 of sato Section 1. as oc­ cupied; thence Westerly 257 feel along said North hne of the South 24 acres as occupied; thence Southerly 25 feet; thence Westerly 6 teet; thence Southerly 105 teet thence East 265 test to the piece ot beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1048CL 600.3241a. in wrtc^ case the redemption period shaN be 30 days from the date al such sale Dated January 20. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593 1300 Trod & TroS. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie 497088*86 Hawks (2/17) Dow Jones Average \A*jmeonNYSE -3-1/2 -15/16 +11/16 -2-5/8 -1-3/4 -1-1/2 -1/16 -5-7/16 +5/8 -1-11/16 -1-13/16 -2-3/8 -3/8 -7/16 +2-1/16 -2-9/16 -1-1/8 +1/16 +1-5/16 +3/32 -2-3/8 -13/16 -2-3/4 -1-1/2 +$300 -$06 10.71809 -239.51 IB Armstrong of Lr.wton; a daughter and son­ in-law, Delores and Joe Covey of Hastings; a brother and sister-in-law, Philip A and Pauline Armstrong of Hastings; his father-in-law, John Gurd of Nashville; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Brent Branham 63-1/16 19-3/8 66 108-15/16 46-3/8 17- 9/16 18- 9/16 74-1/16 7- 5/8 117-1/8 16-9/16 79-11/16 23-1/16 8- 1/4 49-1/2 33-3/4 29-1/4 10-1/4 13-5/8 4-3/32 48 21-1/8 49-3/4 58 79-5/16 $301.75 $5.21 KARAOKE Roy A. Rodgers Norman Armstrong The following prices are from the dose ot business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the previous week ‘Coffee House’ concert planned George W. Bush in the Michigan primary on Feb. 22. There was a discussion about deregula­ tion of the electrical utilities and impact on both costs to homeowners and need to en­ courage utilities to correct pollution prob­ lems. Emmons believes that a voluntary sys­ tem to pay Internet sales taxes will be de­ veloped to make it easier for remote sellers to pay slate taxes. How to provide for land conservancy, protecting farms, fanners and communities continues to be discussed at these monthly meetings. The next Legislative Coffee session, sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce at the County Scat Restaurant in Hastings, will be al 8 a.m. Monday, March 13, at the County Seat. GRAND RAPIDS - Mr. Roy A. Rodgers, of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, February 14, 2000 at Metro Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Rodgen was bom on September 5, 1940 in Middleville, the son of Lydia Langerhorst of Wyoming and Orlo Springer of Hastings. He graduated from Hastings High School In 1960. After graduating, he enlisted in the Navy, be served for four years and was aboard the U.S.S. Bainbridge, the worlds first nuclear powered destroyer. Mr. Rodgen worked for several yean in Grand Rapids. He became a resident of the Grand Rapids Veterans Home around 1973 and had resided there since. Mr. Rodgen is survived by his parents, Lydia Langerhont of Wyoming, and Orio Springer of Hastings; sister, Roberta (Tom) Carpenter of Hastings; brother, William (Wilma) Springer of Reno, Nevada; aunt, unde, nieces & nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Rodgen were held in Grand Rapids at the Grand Rapids Veterans Home, and burial was in Veterans officiated. Interment was at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Barry Community Hospice will be appreciated. YOU ALWAYS PROTECT THE ONES YOU LOVE The security of life insurance, the smiles of your children, the help of your Farm Bureau Insurance agent. The best things in life ore really pretty simple. Call today. CLU, CHFC 333 W.Smb tenet Ml 4905S .. ._______ _ _ \ll hw Phone: 945-3443 waMBumMwinoi “ TVVWWVWVWVVWWWWVTWVWVWTVWVWWV Community Service from the Hastings Kiwanis • Drive Carefully...Watch out for kids! Location change thio month only to Hastings High Lecture Hall • Give blood on a regular basis. * Drunk Driving just got tougher... Just try it and you’ll find out. Shamrock Tavern 9 P.M. to • Don't be stupid Child abuse Is Illegal Spouse abuse la Illegal SATURDAY February 19 Narrated by... Mom Happy 21st Anniversary ofyour 29th Birthday Love... Brad, Amy & Paul Ed Lark “Adventures of the Vikings” • Abuse of your pets is illegal. Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! • A tougher Seat Belt Law is coming soon. So make sure to buckle up or the police make sure. Friday, February 18 • 7PM Hastings High Lecture Hall As always. For Your Happy Birthday Wama & Wampa Love... Nick • Call 9-1-1 If you have an emergency omy. Sponsored By J-Ad Graphics' Listening Pleasure Entertainment Before Your Hastings Kiwanis meet every Wednesday at 12:05 at the Episcopal Parish house, 315 W. Center St. the Travel Show Begins ind At Intermission. Tictemvaltolt a th» door All qjvnn Ticket, KidsFree 58 years of continuous community sendee tradition and still going strong. �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 17. 2000 Dr. Bennett was also affiliated with the Sunglass Glass Shoppe in Charlevoix for the last 10 years. His passion was spending time with his children and grandchildren and his hobby Dr. Kingsley C. Bennett CHARLEVOIX - Dr. Kingsley C. Bennett, age 71, of Charlevoix, passed away Wednesday, February 9. 2000 at Nonhem Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. Dr. Bennett was bom on August 7, 1928, in Sand Lake, the son of Lyle and Frances (Taylor) Bennett. On June 17, 1951, he married Velma H. Muntz in Cass City. Dr. Bennett graduated from Central Michigan University in 1951 and served as class president. He continued his education at Northern Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, where he completed his studies in 1954. Following his graduation from college, he served during the Korean Conflict with the United Stales Army. He worked as an Optometrist for 40 years, first in Hastings for 30 years, and was playing tennis. Dr. Bennett is survived by his wife, Velma of Charlevoix; three sons, Jeffrey and his wife, Jayne of Ada, Fredrick and his wife. Leslie of-Larkspur. Colorado, Barry and his wife. Robin of Petoskey; two daughters, Lori Sowles and her husband, Walter of Katy. Texas, Mary Wynne and her husband, Brian of Midland; eight grandchildren; his father, Lyle Bennett of Mt. Pleasant; one sister, Mary Drake and her husband, David of Buena VisCa. Colorado. Memorial contributions to Lions Club International Foundation (L.C.I.F.) do Donor Services 300 22nd Street, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by the Winchester Funeral Home of Charlevoix. then in Grand Rapids, where he worked at East Paris Optical until he retired in 1994. HASTINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PLEAS ANTMEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Ruad, Dowling. Ml 49050 Pauor. Steve Olmstead (616) 756-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9:30 a.m . Sunday School 11 00 am. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday ntghu 6.30 p.m. 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DcAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9:45 am Traditional. 10.15 am Sun­ day School; 11:15am Comcmporary Service. Nursery provided Ju­ nior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH day nights - Praise Services 7:30 805 S Jefferson Father Charlev Fmchcr. Paator Saturday Maaa 4.30 p.m . Sunday Manes 6:30 im. Bad IIO0 a.m. Coafnaion Saturday 3 MM IS pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road, Hastings. Mich James A Campbell. Pastor Sunday Sdnol 630 im, dames for all ages Morning Worship 10-45 a.m. Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 600 pm. Wednesday activities 7 00 pm are Rambows or JJ Bible Qua (ages 2 ihrough 7 or frm grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-l2k Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (^m 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age linuts WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST 3ir> N Broadway. HaMfan, Ml 4»J5« Pastor Carl tfetWftfa ' Phone 367-«061 or Darlene Pickard. 645-5974 Wonhtp Ser­ vice* Sunday, 9 00 ta, Rev Ken Vaught. 11:00 am. Rev Carl Lnchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m. for all ages 4-H. Mon­ days 6 30 to tin pm. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 500 pm. Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 6:00 a.m; freewill of­ fering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Ftmtrfy the Hutitp Groce Brethren Chatch), 600 Powell Rd.. I mile cast of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services 9-45 a m. - Bible Classes - for all ages, 1040 a.m Morning Worship. 6.00 p.m Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study Sharing Your Rath - “You Arc Wricorrung “ Church Phone. 946-2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Ijwahrr CWr* of the BbrUHMr Anglian Comennmoa 315 W Center St (corner of S Broad­ way ?nd W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe 111. Rector Sunday Wertfup Services - 8 am and 10 a m Christian Education 10 am. Nursery Available at 10 am. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 VAest Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 am . Worship 11 am ; PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 945 am Sunday School Hour. 11 00 am Morning Worship Ser vice. 600 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday 7 00 p m Services for Adults, Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 266’ Sunday School 10 a m. Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 pm, Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If in­ terested tn a free Home Bible Study, please call lor more details provided by pm For more information call the church office CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Crack Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham, Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am.. Worship II 00 a.m.; Evening Service al 6 00 pm. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p.m THORN APPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8:30 am.. 9:55 am. and 1120 p m Youth groufTmeets Wednesday 6:30 pm also Nursery available for all services Bring the •hole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thurs 9 a m. to 12 noon. Sunday .Morning 9 30 am . Sunday School. 1045 am Morning wonntp, routn retfowslup. Sunday 500 to 700 p m at the church (grades 6-12th) Wednesday 600400 p m War hors (grades K-5th). serving evening meals to Wamors. 6 00 p.m., Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8 30 p.m. (grades 6-12th) Thurs­ day 7:00 p.m. Piayer Meeting (Child care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 St Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican hte. Morning prayer Sundays 1100 am. 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Ques­ tions call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor [Tan Currie, Senior Pastor. Pasto. Dave Wood Sr. - Aduh Ministries 9:30 a.m Sunday School for all ages. 1045 am. Morning Worship Service. 6:00 pm. Evening Ser­ vice. 7 00 p m Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p.m., Awana, Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies B.ble Studies. Leisure Time Fellowsh(p and Faith­ ful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Mornmg Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children^ min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry , leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 am.. Church Service 10 30 am. Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High. The Hastings Banner, rhe churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER BOSLEY PHARMACY nptM«a~ _ HIS Jcffcnon - 9*5-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Comer ol Jcffcncn and Green (De­ mocratic IUII), Hayings, Dr Eu­ gene E Curtt*. Pfctor 616-948B2I3 Sunday Wtorahip, 10:30a m . Sunday [?.rnmg. 6 00 p.m., Tues­ day evening 6:30 p.m. (Call for lo­ cation) A u arm welcome to every ­ one BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a.m. Worship 11 a m . Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Cana of State Rd and Bohwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 945 am Sunday School. 10 45 am Monucg Worship. 5 30 p.ft Kid s quizzing; 6 00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day. 6:30 p.m., KidY Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teem Sing and Share group and Bible studv Wednesday. 900 am . Senior Aduh Bible Study and young aduh Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Ro Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. Feb 20 8:00 R 10:45 am Worship. 9.30 am - Sunday School fall ages). AAL altar 2nd service; 3<fo560 p.m. - Gods Children Thursday. Feb 17 - 7 00 p.m - Catechumenate. Choir (Cantata) Saturday. Feb 19 - 9 30 a m - Catechism 3. 9 00-12 00 - Flying Denes Baking. 8 00 p m . NA Tuesday. Feb 22 7:30 p.m.. Over. Anon Wednesday. Feb. 23 - 7-00 p.m.. Youth Commit­ tee AREA •ITUARI Kristofer R. Meek HASTINGS - Mr. Kristofer R. Meek, agw 23, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2000 near Chelsea while working. He was bom on July 13, 1976 in Grand Rapids, the son of David & Carol (Wilcox) Meek. Kristofer was raised in the Hastings and Middlevihe areas and attended Hastings & Thomapple-Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1995 from Thomapple-Kellogg High School in Middleville. He served two years in the United States Army. • Kristofer worked in construction with his father for many years and was presently employed by the Asplundh Tree Service Company as a tree trimmer. He was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting and fi hing. Kristofer is survived by his mother, Carol Herbig of Hastings; his father, David (Pam) Meek of Manton; sister, Brandi Meek of Hastings; brother, Michael Herbig of Hastings; two step-sisters, April Meek of Manton and Kelli Meek of Manion; step-brother, Nicholas McNee of Middleville; maternal grandparents, Arlene and Richard Wilcox of Hastings; paternal grandparents. Hazel and Weldon Meek of Hastings; several aunts, uncles and cousins; special friends, Leann Hochstetler, Ryan and Katie of Hastings. Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 12, 2000 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Chaplain Carla Smith officiated. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements jtoade by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTLNGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens, Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes, Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church ptone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 am 9 30 am - Sunday School - every Sunday, classes are available for everyone Classes for children and youth are based on grade level Three classes. Good­ will. Genesis and In His Steps - are taught for adults 10 30am - Cof­ fee Fellowship Radio Broadcast 11:00 a.m - Worship Services childcare available for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade Feb 20-26 is Brotherhood Sister­ hood Week Edacatton Special Event - Everyone b invited tn at­ tend a Griffins Hockey Game on Feb. 27. game starts at 3:00 p m. csH the chorch office (616) 945­ 9574 if you need traasportation. The tickets are $8 per person. We wiB be going to the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E. Sisson, Associate Pastor Sally C. Keller, Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Thursday. Feb 7 -915 a m, Women's Bible Study. 6 45 p.m.. Praise Team; 7:00 pm. Women's Board meeting - Lounge Friday. Feb 18 - First Group of Short-term missionaries leave for Mexico Friday and Saturday. Feb 18 and 19 - Confirmation Retreat at Camp Greenwood Sunday. Feb 20 Today BYonth Sunday - Onr Youth will lead the Worship Ser­ vices. 900 am . Tradnional Wor ship Service. 9:20 a m . Children s Worship. 10:00 a m.. Coffee Hour In the Dmmg Room. It): 10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages begin­ ning with Assembly in Sharpe Hail. 11 20 a m . Contemporary Worship Service. 11 50 a m.. Ctaldren's Worship The 9 00 Service is broadcast mer WBCH-AM 1220 The 11.20 Service is broadcast over Channel 10 throughout the week Nuncry is prusided during both services 4 00 pm.Confir­ mation Class - Dining Room. 5 00 p.m . Middle High PYF - meet m Sunday School classroom Mon­ day. Feb 21 - 7 30 pm. Trustees meeting. Lounge Tuesday. Feb 22­ 6 IS am. Men's Bible Studv at YMCA Office Wednesday Feb 23 - 6 00 p m . Church Night Supper. b 45 p m . Kcrygma Bible Study • Lounge. 6 45pm. ' Let’s Go to the Movies" - Dining Room. 00 p m . Chancel Choir rehearsal HASTINGS - Mr. Robert H. Dark, age 71. of Hasting,, paued away Wednesday, February 9, 2000 at his r. 'Uer home in Holiday. Honda. He was bom a twin, on December 11, 1928 in Hastings, the son of A.C. and Florence (Henry) Clark. Bob was raised in the Hastings area and was a 1946 graduate of Hastings High School. He married Leona Bauman on July 2, 1950. Bob fanned in the Hastings area for 30 years with his family until ill health forced him to retire. He worked in his retirement years at Art Meade Auto Sales in Hastings. He was very active in 4-H. the Holstein Association, and other Barry County youth activities. He was a past member of the Barty County Fair Board. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, A.C. and Florence Clark; son. Dale Clark; and twin sister, Joyce Endres. He is survived by his wife, Leona Clark of Hastings; one daughter. Patti (Steve) Baldry of Middleville; sons, Dan (Mary) Clark of Hastings. David (Robyn) Clark of Omaha, Nebraska; 13 grandchildren; and five (teat pandchildren: and special friend, Esther the cat Bob was a loving, caring husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were the light of his life. Memorial services were held on Saturday, February 12, 2000 in Holiday, Florida. There will be a memorial service in Hastings in the spring when Leona returns from Honda. Marian E. Lester DELTON - Mrs. Marian E. Lester, of Delton, passed away Sunday. February 13. 2000 at her residence. She was bom on October 6. 1918 in Cedar Creek, the daughter of Clyde and Iva (Newton) Clark. Mrs. Lester was a graduate of Hastings High School, and a retiree of Barry County HASTINGS - Mr. Lloyd (Bud) Sceber, age 69, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2000 at his residence after a lengthy illness. Mr. Sceber was bom in Hastings on April 15, 1930, the son of Roy and Tresia (Barber) Seeber. He attended Hastings area schools. Mr. Seeber owned and operated Seeber's Autobody for 30 years, retiring in 1998. He married Maebelle Cain on November 29, 194L, and she preceded him in death on March 20, 1987. He married Ione U. Allen on December 3,1999. Mr. Seeber enjoyed hunting, fishing, horseshoes, playing cards, gardening and going mushroom hunting. He was very devoted to his family and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Bernard; twin brother, Floyd (Bud) Seeber, and brother, Leo Seeber; sister-in-law, Jean White; brothers-in-law, Xobert Foote, and Bill Lewis; and son-in- law. Greg Smith. He is survived by his wife. Ione; five children. Dawn Smith (and friend Gordon) of Hastings. Mike (Sally) Seeber of Woodland, Mark (Micki) Seeber of Hastings. Doug (Deb) Seeber of Hastings. Donita (Doug) Murphy of Hastings; 19 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren, brother, Richard Seeber of Grand Rapids; three sisters, Mabie Foote of Hastings. Elaine Lewis of Delton, Irene Cutchall of Texas; two sisters-in-law, Ilenc Seeber and Norma (Don) Mathews, both of Hastings; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Tuesday. February 15. 2000 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend John Heatherington officiated. Burial was al Fuller Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arangemenus were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. Telephone Company. She enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles, and was an avid Detroit Tiger fan and loved flowers. Mrs Lester was Past Mation (twice) of the Eastern Star Prudence Noble Chapter #366 in Hickory Comers, and was Grand Representative. She married Robert Lester on October 6, 1936 in Hickory Comers. Mrs. Lester wss preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Kenneth and Max Clark; and a sister, Donna Donovan She is survived by her husband Robert; a son and daughter-in-law. Gary and Wanda Lester of Galesburg, and Dale Lester of FREEPORT - Mr. Harold W. Eckert, age 78, of Freeport, passed away Saturday, February 12.2000 at his residence. Mr. Eckert was bom on June 2. 1921 in Hastings, the son of Arthur A Della (Bumford) Eckert. He was raised in the Freeport and Hastings areas and attended the Fish School near Freeport, graduating in 1938 from Hastings High School. Mr. Eckert married Bemardine H. Ferris on July 3. 1941. , He was engaged in fanning in Carlton Township for most of his life, and also worked for 15 years for the Freeport Supply Store, five years for Farmer's Feed in Hastings, and had an association in the Poultry Business for 10 years. Mr. Eckert was a member of Freeport United Methodist Church and a former board member, member and past officer of the Tri-County Conservation Club, avid bowler, golfer, hunter, fisherman, and he enjoyed traveling. He wintered in Florida for many years. He is survived by his wife, Bernardine; son. Tom (Kathy) Eckert of Freeport; daughter, Jan (Doug) Wilson of Rives Junction; three grandsons. Arthur (Valeri) QR Ecken ofjRprt r Amfeew Bdm of Ann Arbor, and Aaron Eckert of Freeport; sister, Doris Deming of Grand Rapids; and nephew, Richard Deming of Hastings Funeral services were held on Tuesday. February 15, 2000 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Deborah Miller officiated. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barty Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. LeRoj/R. ‘Butch'Reid HASTINGS - LeRoy R. 'ButchReid. age 59. of Hastings, passed away Monday February 14. 2000 at Spectrum Health-East Grand Rapids. Mr. Reid was born on February 13, 1941 in Pontiac, the son of Rexford A Betheline (Rollo) Reid. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings Schools. Mr. Reid's employment included: Burghdotf Pools of Hastings and Smith A Son Well Drilling of Hastings. Mr. Reid enjoyed woodworking, fishing and metal detecting. He was preceded in death by his father, Rexford Reid; step-father. Earl Tale; and brother, Martin Reid. Mr. Reid is survived by his daughter, Sandra Reid of Hastings; son, Randy Reid of Florida; three step-daughters, Annette Campbell, Connie Vaughn. A Marcel Delton; a daughter. Linda Lester of Delton; grandsons, Shawn (Barbara). Marc, and Jon Lester; and a great grandchild, Timothy Beck all of Hastings; mother. Betheline Tate of Hastings; several grandchildren; Lester. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday. February 16. 2000 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Washington. Funeral Services for Mr. Reid were held oo Wednesday. February 16,2000 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Dr. Michael J. and brother, Ronald Reid of Spanaway, Jeff Worden officiated Interment was at East Hickory Comers Anton officiated Burial was in Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or Barry Community Cemetery. Barry County. Memorial contributions may b: made to Barry County Commission on Aging or Hospice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made Barry County Animal Shelter. Arrangements were made by the Wren by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. the Rutland Township Funeral Home of Hastings. More Obituories on Page 15 Keep friends and relatives “IN TOUCH" with their hometown. Give them a subscription to The Hastings BANNER. Call 945-9554. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 17. 2000 - Page 7 Social News Blosses observe 50th anniversary Floyd and Lyla (Reascr) Bloss of Las Vegas and formerly of Hastings were mar­ ried Feb. 9th. 1950 in Rome. New York. They have two sons. Kim and Craig, both of Las Vegas The occasion was celebrated in Hawaii with family and friends. * Halls to celebrate 50th anniversary Harold and Genevieve (Pease) Hail of Delton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, February 18. 2000. They were married on February 18, 1950 in Charlotte. Michigan. An open house will be hosted on May 20 at the Delton Fire Bam by their children. Barbara and Darrell Jones of Hastings. Brenda and Orval Conine of Delton. Janice and Dean Cutler of Grand Rapids and Donald Hall of Delton; 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Weilers to observe 64th anniversary on Feb. 17 Harbin to mark 80th birthday I will be 80 on Feb. 22nd. 1 would like you to come to Tcndcrcarc at 240 E. North St., on Sunday. Feb. 20, 2 to 4 p.m. and/or Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2 to 4 p.m. to share my birthday cake. Hastings Mfg. stock buyback is announced Hastings Manufacturing Company has announced that its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 100,000 shares, or nearly 13 percent, of its outstand­ ing common stock The Hastings-based manufacturer of pis­ ton rings and other automotive products reported that its board approved the buy­ back at a meeting last week. In its most recent quarterly report to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Hastings Manufac­ turing reported 789.526 shares issued and outstanding as of Oct. 21. 1999 “The board's authorization to buy back stock reflects its confidence in our efforts to improve the performance at Hastings Man­ ufacturing." said Mark Johnson. Co-CEO of Hastings Manufacturing. “Our stock has been trading below its book value of $9.30 which makes it an attractive investment at this time." Hastings Manufacturing (www.hastingmfg.com) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of piston nngs and specialty tools under the HastingsX brand, and additives for engu.es. transmissions, cooling systems and fuel systems under the CasiteX brand LEGAL NOTICE State of Michigan Probata Court County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FMa No. 2000-22S11-NC In the manor of Mark Alan Raetz Notice A heonng w* be held on March 22 2000 al 3 00 p.m m the probate courtroom. Mastmga. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw ON THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF Mark AMn Raetz TO Mart Nan Neeson THIS CHANGE OF NAME IS NOT SOUGHT FOR FRAUDULENT INTENT Dale Fob. 15. 2000 Mark Raetz M 70 Chief Noonday MxJdievWe Ml 49333 (2/17) Christies to mark golden anniversary William and Pauline (Stutz) Christie of Hastings will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary Thursday. February 17. 2000. They were married in Angola. Ind. Febru­ ary 17. 1950. They have two daughters. Sandra VanDenburg and Sheila (Dave) Barnard, of Hastings. They will be honored with an Open House Saturday. ’February 19. 2000 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. W State Rd.. Hastings, from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Come and help celebrate the occasion. (No gifts, please ) Institute for Learning in Retirement luncheon set The winter term luncheon for the Insti­ tute for Learning in Retirement will be held Friday. Feb. 25. from noon to 2 p.m. at Kel­ logg Community College’s Fehsenfeld Cen­ ter. The center is located at 2950 M-179 Highway in Hastings The featured presenter will be Judge Jim Fisher from the Barry County Circuit Court. Cost of the luncheon is $7 person with lunch bung catered by M&M Gourmet Catering During the luncheon. ILR members and friends will learn about upcoming classes for retirees and seniors such as computer basics. Spanish. “Great Decisions" group discussion, creative writing and more The Institute for Learning in Retirement is a membership based organization of indi­ viduals who share a love for learning Classes are developed by the members without the concern of grades, tests, home­ work or prerequisites Persons ages 50 and over can join the organization for $10 per year For more information, call 948-9500. extension 2642 Reservations for the lun­ cheon should be made in advance at the center or by calling the number above. MCNEWS The monthly immunization clinic will be held Wednesday. Feb. 23, at Central United Methodist Church in the basement rooms from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The dcpot muscum will be open Satur­ day, Feb. 26, from 10 to 2. Mike McCartney will be the host. Two members of the Genealogy Society also will be on hand to assist any members or others who wish to do research. They have taken on charge of the ICGS library. There is to be an organ recital and dedi­ cation at Central UMC Sunday, Feb. 27. Details will follow next week. Tomorrow, Feb. 18, is the wedding anniversary day for the Bill Esteps of SunHeld who were married on this date in 1955, the same wedding day as Bill and Pat Wilson of Lake Odessa On the same day. the Phil Shetterlys have anniversary num­ ber 44 The Shetterlys moved two weeks ago into their new house on Henderson Road west of M-66. Son Paul, wife Ronda and three children are now on the home farm, which has housed six generations of Shetterlys. The family sheep farm is east of M-66 in Sebewa Township. John and Darci Scheldt of Marquette announce the birth of their daughter, Sadah Loray, Jan. 26 at Marquette General Health System Her name sounds reminiscent of great-grandmother Sadie Goode moot and grandmother Lorraine. Her grandparents are Rex and Eunice Goodcmool of Goodemoot Road, Wcndall "Bud" and Lorraine Scheldt of Tuttle Road. Ionia. The Scheidts are former Lake Odessa residents, owners of Scheldt Hardware for generations. Her great-grandmother is Virginia Roberts of Lake Odessa. Orville Decker is having a birthday anniversary Feb. 20. He and wife Virginia chose to sell their Florida residence at Lees­ burg and remain in Lake Odessa for the winter On the same day, Theron King, now in Florida, has a birthday. Tom and Lisa Price of Walled Lake are the parents of a daughter bom two weeks ago. She has been named Mikayla Kimber­ ly. She weighed nearly 9 pounds. Hugh Pea­ cock is the local maternal grandfather. Deems Wright of Vermontville was the February speaker at the Women’s Fellow­ ship meeting. This year she brought many samples of lace and explained their con­ struction and the artistry used in producing these beautiful articles. She had tatting and bobbin lace, handkerchief edgings, pillow­ case lace and more Hostesses were Marcia Raffler and Laurel Garlmger The Dinner at the Depot was another suc­ cess. The fireplace room was decorated as a park in summer. The entry room was like a park in winter, complete with evergreen trees tipped with snow, bare branches and photos of the Lake Odessa park in years past. The windows were decked with lace curtains. White miniature lights were in each window and floodlights provided backlighting in many corners of the rooms. Guests were seated at tables for two or four, each with a hurricane lamp. The food was attractively served in courses with gentle­ man waiters and one lady hostess. Janet Thomas catered the meal, which included potato soup, Swiss steak, spinach salad, rice pilaf, vegetables and rolls. A tone was served for dessert. Saturday's meeting of the Ionia County Genealogical Society had a record crowd There were at least 37 present. Vice Presi­ dent Teresa (Leak) Sweet presided in absence of the president, who was on a trip to Las Vegas. Two new members have been verified for inclusion in First Families of Ionia County and more arc in the review stage. The speaker, Linda Marsh, from Durand, is a partner in a family monument business. She and her husband are the third genera­ tion to own this Genessee County enter­ prise. She gave a lot of information about the types of materials used in monuments used in cemeteries and elsewhere. She spoke about the changes in materials and methods used. The summary was that since time immemorial man has constructed monuments. The changes have come from the materials available, the skills and meth­ ods of marking and the means for providing a memorial Bronze has been used for cen­ turies with a protective patina developing over time. Marsh spoke on methods of cleaning old markers without damaging the material and on ways to preserve the old thin slabs of marble or sandstone. Bonnie Jackson of Saranac was the host­ ess. The next meeting will feature LaVonne Bennett of Ionia, who will speak on Berlin Township history. Victor Eckhart underwent surgery at Pen­ nock Hospital last week. He was released after two days and is now recuperating at home. He would welcome visitors. A representative of the U.S. census pro­ ject for 2000 appeared at the Odessa Town­ ship Board meeting Feb. 7 and at the Satur­ day genealogy meeting to encourage local citizens to take the test to qualify for being a census enumerator. Death came lo Elwin Randall. 84 of Ada on Feb 4 He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, to whom he had been married 58 years, and cousins. He is also survived by his wife's brothers Charles (Joyce) Heise; Arlen (Barbara) Heise; both of Woodland and his wife’s sister Lee (Mrs. Dr. Richard) Rasmussen. He had been president and gen- Enjoying the Historical Society meeting are (from left) Marie Pickens. Susie Con­ ley. Reine Peacock and Laurel Gartinger. Cindy Egelski of Grand Rapids entertained the Lake Odessa Area Historical Soci­ ety with her autoharp. eral manager of the Alexander-Stafford Corporation until his retirement in 1983. He had been very active in Civic Theater. For many years, he and his wife spent winters at Homasassa. Fla. He led a quiet life raising Morgan horses. Private services were held at Lowell. Interment was in the Woodland Memorial Park on Velte Road. Two prominent men were taken by death on the weekend. One was Coach Tom Landry of the Dallas Cowboys. The other was Charles Schulz, cartoonist, whose death came on the same date as his final comic strip Peanuts. The last strip had been announced recently because of his health, which curtailed his creative work that delighted thousands. How dramatic that his life would ebb away on the very last day of his work’s appearance in daily newspapers across the nation. Betty Smith has carried on extensive cor­ respondence for years, sending greetings to local people for birthdays and other occa­ sions. She has also written to the famous for whom she has admiration. Among her souveniers is a 1989 letter from the secretary of the late Charles Schulz expressing appreci­ ation for her kind letter to the famed car­ toonist. His creativity was used for his artistry and not letter writing, but Betty was assured he had read her letter and was glad for it. She also has an autographed photo for Mr. Schulz. Project Close-Up each year has a pro­ gram for high school students to view their federal government at close range. This year another group of Lakewood High School students is planning a spring trip to Wash­ ington, D.C. In an effort to provide some of their funding they are sponsoring a soup supper at the high school Feb. 25. On Friday evening and Saturday, the Grand Ledge Comets sponsored a tourna­ ment at Capital Center in Lansing with four hockey teams in competition. The winner in the final game Saturday afternoon was the Big Rapids Cardinal tram. They are second in their division, with Calumet, in the U.P., rated in first place. The Cardinals defeated the Brighton team by a score of 4-1 after winning their Friday night game. Seven local members of the Garlock family attended the game to see the team of which their nephew Brian at Big Rapids is a fresh­ man member. Along with their Big Rapids family, they enjoyed a late meal on the way home A Lansing notice indicates that there was no service held for Rex Gillette, who died Jan. 28. His burial was at Lakeside. After 19 years and nine months, the van pool to state offices which began in 1980 came to a halt. The decline in ridership caused the cessation of the service. Tom Pickens had the distinction of being the sole driver for the entire time, which set a record in the pool It began under Stale of Michi­ gan sponsorship to reduce gasoline use. He had stops at St. Edward's parking lot. at Lakewood United Methodist Church lot and at other spots along the way. He had hoped to get to the 20-year mark. Good news! The bound copies of the Lake Odessa Wave for 1950 until the end of publication are now in the Lake Odessa Community Library after more than 20 years of languishing in the basement of the Ionia Sentinel. Repeated efforts and pleas to allow copying on microfilm fell on deaf ears. This was an increasing loss to this community, as a quarter century of history was kept away from sight. Through efforts of the president of the Lake Odessa Library Board over time as managers and owners changed at the Ionia paper. the owners relented. This is a vital asset to the commu­ nity. as our history will again be available for research. There was a time when the Lake Odessa Wave was replaced by the Lake Odessa Sentinel which was mostly a rehash of local items which had appeared in the previous week in the daily Sentinels. Once the Sentinel gave up use of the Wave building here, there was no publication directly covering local news until 1988. when J-Ad Graphics instituted the Lake­ wood News, which covers all of the Lake­ wood school district. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met Thursday. Feb. 10, with 20 present. Bonanza Bugles were mailed on Fnday to 300 addresses. Richard and Eleanor Heaven of Clarksville were hosts for the evening. The anticipated fiddle player was not able to attend, but Cindy Egclski of Alpine Avenue, Grand Rapids, entertained her audience with a delightful program of auto­ harp music. She used two instruments. The sound is similar to certain guitars. She played numbers such as "Grandfather's Clock," "Tennessee Waltz," “Y’ All Come," some medleys, and she closed with two gospel songs. She invited her audience to sing along on some of the pieces. To bene­ fit one late arrival, she played “I Can’t Help Falling in Love." Lester Yonkers had knee replacement surgery at Spectrum East Feb. 10. He returned home on Sunday forenoon Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - 1 >ursday. February 17, 2000 LEGAL NOTICES State of Michigan Notice at Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Probate Court THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ County of Barry TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED Decedent s Estate FOR THAT PURPOSE File No. 2000-2*901-SE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made Estate of LESLIE J PEASE. Deceased Social in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Security Security No 45 -20-1886 D Barber (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Mortgagee dated November 20. 1998. and Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ recorded on November 25. 1998 m Document fected by this hearing 1021444. Barry County Records. Michigan, and NOTICE A hearing w« bo held on March 8. was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase 2000 at 11:00 am. in the probate courtroom, Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by Hastings, Michigan before Judge Richard H, an assignment dated July 9, 1999. which was Shaw on the petition of Kenneth G. Pease re­ recorded on August 2. 1999, in Document questing Kenneth G. Pease and Frances G. 1033305, Barry County Records, on which mort­ Williams be appointed representative of Leslie J. gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof Pease who lived at 3135 West Dowling Road. the sum of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND ONE HUN Delton. Michigan and who died Dec 20. 1999, DRED THIRTY-SIX AND 54/1OC dollars and requesting also the will of the deceased ($62.13664), ndudmg interest at 7 500% oar an­ dated July 5. 1997 be admitted to probate, and num. heirs of the deceased be determined. Under the power of sale contained m said Creditors ol the deceased are notified that all mortgage and the statute in such case made and darns against the estate will be forever barred provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ gage w« be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ resentative or to both the probate court and the gaged premises, or some part of thorn, at public (proposed) personal representative within 4 venue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ months of the date of publication of thts notice ings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on March 16. 2000. Notice is further given that the estate will then be Said premises are situated In VILLAGE OF assigned to entitled persons appearing of record WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan and are February 14. 2000 described as Robert L. Byington (P27621) Commencing al the Southwest corner of Sec­ 222 West Apple Street tion 15. Town 4 North. Range 7 West: thence Hastings, Ml 49058-0248 East 40 rods: thence North 33 rods. 13.5 feet in (616) 945-9557 the middle of State Street for the Place of Begin­ Kenneth G Pease ning: thence North 84 feet to the Place of Begin 1758 West Drake Road nrg, thence North 110 feet, thence East 198 feet, Dowlng, Ml 49050 thence South 11C feet thence West 196 feet to (616)623-2475 (2/17) the Place of Beginning Being a part of Block 7 of the Village of Woodland, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 21. and part of Block 5 of Parrott s Addition to the Wage of Woodland, according to the recorded Stste of Michigan piat thereof m Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 36 Ex­ Probate Court cept a parcel of land, described as: Commencing County of Barry at the Southwest comer of Section 15. Town 4 PUBLICATION OF NOTICE North Range 7 West; thence East 40 rods, Decedent's Estate thence North 33 rods 13 5 feet m the middle of File No. 2000-22806-SE State Street for the Place of Beginning, thence Estate of FREDERICK HAUSER, deemed North 84 feet to the place of Beginning, thence Social Security No 367-14-6886 North 6 feet, thence East 198 feet, thence SouLi TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 6 feet thence West 198 feet to the Place of Be Your interest r the estate may be barred or af­ ginning. Being a part of Block 7 of the Village of fected by this hearing. Woodland, according to the recorded plat thereof NOTICE: A hearing wil be held on March 8. in Uber 1 ot Plats, on Page 21, and part of Block 2000 at 11:00 Am. in the probate courtroom. 5 of Parrott's Addition to the Village of Woodland, Hastings Michigan before Judge Richard H. according to the recorded piat thereof m Liber 1 Shaw on the petition of Freddy Kruko Kietzmann of Plats, on Page 21. ____ requesting Freddy Kietzmann and Ame Havens The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) bo appointed representative of Frederick Hattaer from the date of such sale, unless determined who hved al 232 South Jefferson, Hastings. abandoned in accordance with 1948CL Michigan and who died Doc 22. 1999. and re­ 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period questing also the wH! of the deceased dated shaft be 30 days from the date of such sale March 22. 1993 and codicils dated Oct. 23. 1998 Dated February 3. 2000 be admitted to probate, and heirs of the deceased FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: be determined. 248-593 1306 Creditors of the deceased are notified that all TroS & Trott. P.C. claims against the estate wM be forever barrod Attorneys and Counselors unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 rmmsfim er to both the probate court and the Bingham Farms, Mt 48025 <proposed) personal (epresanUt<ve within 4 F»e *2000**837 . JT -siiafcs M todate of puMMMwof notice MO MA Mustangs (3/2) Visit Us on the MET jadnews.com Notice is further given that the estate wil then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. February 14. 2000 Robert L Byrgton (P27621) 222 West Apple Street Hastings. Ml 49058-0248 Freddy Kietzmann 704 West Bond Hastings, Ml 49058 (816) 945-4014 (2/17) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORPINANQE No audition Ann lenders Good Samaritan Dear Ann Landen: I hope you will help me express my gratitude to someone I will never be aolc to track down. Here’s what happened Last July, my 65-ycar-old father was out­ side doing his daily run. It was an unusually hot day, and he felt a little sick, so he stopped to rest in the shade of a tree. A passerby asked if he needed help, but my father said, “No,” figuring he’d be able to make it home on his own. A few minutes later, another person stopped. Even though Dad gave him the same answer, the man re­ alized something was seriously wrong, and called 911. That stranger saved my father’s life, in addition to heatstroke. Dad has suf­ fered a heart attack. He spent five days in the hospital Ann, my father is a stubborn man. If that passerby had not insisted on calling 911, Dad would not be here today. I cannot thank him enough for getting involved and help­ ing a stranger when it would have been eas­ ier to walk away. Now. my father has many years left to enjoy his grandchildren. Please remind your readers to be good Samaritans when they see the need. A life could depend on it. - Daddy’s Girl. Dear Giri: I never cease to be amazed at the number of good Samaritans out there. “I am my brother's keeper” are words we should all remember. An ui.**xpected act of kindness is contagious. It makes us want to pass it on. Thanks for the reminder. For vets' widows Dear Ann Landers: I was pleased to sec the letter from Secretary Togo West of Vet­ erans Affairs, explaining that ALL war wid­ ows and certain veterans’ widows arc now entitled to receive monthly Dependency and Indemnity Compensation DIC) bene­ fits as long as they arc again single, follow­ ing a remarriage Widows of World Wir II. Korea and Vietnam who later remarried arc now elderly and becoming re-widowed in ever-increasing numbers. (Yes, some Viet­ nam widows are elderly). This new benefit is a reminder that the price of freedom has not been fully paid. World War I! and Korean War widows might not be familiar with the DIC program referred to m Sccnifery West’s letter They were widowed before lhe more generous DIC program replaced their meager “death compensation” program. All war, active­ duty, or VA service-connected disability widows should call the VAY toll-free num­ ber at 1-800-827-1000 to inquire about DIC eligibility. - Margaret Murphy Peterson. Gold Star Wives of America. National Leg- LEGAL HOTICE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHT OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY, MCMGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the toilowing is a summary of an Ordnance. being Ordinance No. 107. which wm adopted by the Township Board of Prajrievde Township st its meeting held on February 9, 2000. 0RDW4ANCE NO, 107 SECTION I. TITLE The Mo ot this Ordnance is tw *Prwriev«e Township State Electrical Code Ordinance* SECUQHJi ASSUMPTION OF ENFORCEMENT RESPQNSffllUTY This Section provides that Prana* As Township hereby assumes responstjifcty pursuant to Act 230 of the Pubic Acts at Michigan o? 1972. as amended, for administration and enforcement of said Act as to those portions of the- State Construction Code promulgated thereunder consisting of the Michigan State Etectixai Code SECBOtUU RIGHT IQ PflQKCfe FOB JOINT ENFORCEMENT PranovNo Townshp reserves the >1^4 to provide by agreement or contract tor joint enforcement and admirw3trat>on ot the aforementioned Act and (hose portions erf the Michigan Stale Construction Code prom­ ulgated thereunder consisting of the Michigan ^tate Electrical Code. SECTION IY DESIGNADON OF ENFORCING AGENCY The Pranevde Township Board * authored to designate by Resolution any pereonfs) as enforcing agency of the aforemen­ tioned Act as to those portions of the State Construction Code promulgated thereunder that Prairieville Township is assuming responsibility herein tor administering and enforcing. SECTION V. FEES The PramevMe Township Board has authority to establish by Resolution a schedule of tees, rales and charges tor the administering of said Act and those portions of the State Construction Cods reOenced herein. and to amend the Resolution from time to time. SECTION Vi SANCTIONS Violations ot tss Ordnance or the Code adopted thereunder is a municipal ovi infraction punishable by a dvd fine determined in accordance with the follow­ ing schedule: Minimum Mawmum Eca - 1st Offense withm 5-year penod* 2nd Offense wrthn 5-yew penod* - 3rd Offense wrthn 5-year period* - 4fo or More Offense within 5-year penod* $ 50.00 $ 75.00 $125 00 $250 00 Ena $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 * Determined on the basis ot the date of commission of the offenses). This section further provides for tw imposition of costs of not less than $9 nor more than $500 SECTION VII SEVERABILITY Should any part of this Ordinance be declared unconstitu­ tional or of no force and effect by a court of competent jurisdiction. such portion shafl not be deemed to affect tw validity ot any other part or portion of tits Ordinance. SECTION VW REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES All Ordnances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION IX. EFFECTIVE DATE TN* Ordnance shat take effect mnwrtaiety upon publi­ cation after adoption PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE twt tw ful tort of tw Ordinance has been posted in ttw Office erf the PrairievMe TownsNp Clerk at the address set forth betow and twt copies of the Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at tw office of the PranieviBe TownsNp Clerk dur­ ing regular business hours of regular working days fotiowmg the date of thts pubfcabon Normajaan Nichols, Clerk rraine/me iownsnip 10115 S. Norris Rowd Detton, Ml 49046 (616)623-2664 Notlev of Mortgage roreefoeure Sala THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Detautt has been made in tr-e conditions of a mortgage made by James J. Bolo and Julie J. Bolo. Husband and Wife (origi­ nal mortgagors) to Woodham's Mortgage Corpo­ ration, Mortgagee, dated July 10, 1990, and recorded on July 11. 1990 n Liber 502. on Page 208, Barry County Records, Michigan, and re­ recorded on February 20. 1991 in Liber 512, Page 03. Barry County Records and was as­ signed by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Assignee, by an assignment dated May 31,1991. which was recorded on July 22.1999 n Uber 520, on Page 271, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTYTWO THOUSANL ONE HUNDRED FIVE AND 02/100 dottars ($42,105 02). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Mortgage was modified by a Loan Modification Agreement dated January 15, 1999 which was recorded on March 17. 1999 in Document»1026625 Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p m., on March 2. 2000 Sa»d premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as Beginning at the Northwest corner of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Sec­ bon 3. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Hastings Township. Barry County. Michigan, thence South 435 feet along the West line of said East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 Section 3; thence East 250 feet thence North 435 feet to the North line of said Section 3; thence West 250 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall tie 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated January 20. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593 1306 Trott 8 Tro6. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 &ngham Farms. Ml 48025 File >991214409 Mustangs (2/17) islativc Director, Remsen. N.Y. Dear Margaret Murphy Peterson: Thanks for the valuable information. And to those readers who found it "boring.” I say print­ ing it was the least I could do for the wid­ ows of the men who did so much for all of us. Stop ‘fussing' Dear Ann Landers: My husband is an only child. His 82-year-old mother lives in another state, and spends six months of every year with us - three months in the summer, and three in the winter She is a lovely person, but I dread her visits. I work full time, and the extra fussing wears me out. This has been going on for the last I0 years, ever since her husband died. She re­ fuses to move near us. We have suggested it many times, telling her it would make things easier, but she won’t budge. Also, the poor dear has a lot of medical problems, and having her around for three months at a time is stressful for me. Any suggestions? Santa Clara, Calif. Dear Santa Clara: Did you say six months out of the year? That is half your life for the last IO years. Dear. Whatever the “extra fussing" is, quit doing it. Tell your husband you need to hire help when your mother-in-law is there. I urge you to pay at­ tention to what I am saying, or she could outlive you. Sports nut Dear Ann Landers: I am sick to death of my husband's addiction to sports. It’s bad enough in the summer with baseball games, but when football season starts. I become completely invisible. In the last several years, he's become a rabid basketball fan, so now, he is obsessed 365 days a year. • I knew I was in trouble on our honey­ moon. While sunbathing on a beach in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, my hus­ band said, “Enough of this. Let's go tack to the hotel room." I was delighted - thinking he had romance in mind. The truth was, he wanted to watch the NBA fitals. , !*ve told him how I feel, arid tried my darndtat to get him interested Hl can do together. Nothing works. I even tried to watch with him. but the games have no meaning for me, and 1 don’t enjoy them. I realize these sporting events provide a great deal of pleasure for my husband, but if he changes the channel “just to sec the score” one more time while I’m watching my fa­ vorite TV show, 1 may call a lawyer. Any suggestions? - Couch Potato^ Wife in Ari­ zona. Dear Arizona Wife: Don’t call a lawyer. Pay a visit to a store that sells TVs. Buy yourself a table model, and save your mar­ riage, for Lord’s sake. Dear Ann Landen: I am a professional videographer. Not long ago, I was hired to videotape a wedding and reception for a young couple When they received their videotapes, they were heartbroken to sec that a favorite aunt was nowhere to be seen. She also did not show up in any of the pho­ tographs. The bridal couple thought we had not done our job, because “Aunt Nellie” wasn’t included in our coverage. Ann. I remember that woman distinctly. She ran away every time she saw me com­ ing with the camera. She complained loudly that she hated to be photographed, and re­ sented me sticking “that damned camera” in her face. She waved her hands at the lens every time I tried to catch her in a group. I had to edit her out of the finished video­ tape. because she ruined every shot she was in. This sort of behavior is more common than you might think. Please tell your read­ ers that most people who hire videogra­ phers and photographers do so because they want a memory to cherish and arc willing to pay for it. Urge them to be good sports. We would appreciate it. - The Video “Pest" in Oak Park. Ill Dear Oak Park Pest: You told them - and I'll bet .every videographer and photogra­ pher in the United States, Canada and other places where this column appears will be extremely grateful. People who avoid cameras because “they always make me look old, fat or goofy,” should bear in mind that those photos and videotapes arc part of a record of the event, not auditions for a film contract. Stop quarreling Dear Ann lenders: I am a 16-year-old high school junior who is very independent. I usually like to work things out for myself, but I am desperate now, and need help. My grandfather died a year ago, and my mother and her sister have been fighting ever since. I’m not sure what the problem is, but it¥ something minor that has gotten completely out of hand. They are both too stubborn to compromise, and are no longer speaking lo each other. My cousins and I are very close, and our mothers’ fighting has made it difficult for us to spend time together. We have tried to find a way to fix things, but so far. no hxk. Can you help? - Helpless in North Dakota. Dear N.D.: Show this column lo your mother, and send a copy to your aunt with this advice: Kiss and make up. Sisters. Call it a belated New Year’s gift to your children. will over receive h life passing you by? Want to improve your social skills? Write /or Ann Landers * new booklet. "Hou- to Make Friends and Stop Being Lonely." Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for 34.25 (this includes postage and handling) to Friends do Ann Landers. P.O Box 11562. Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.15.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate webpage at H-ww.creators.com . Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Stiths TWINS, James F. and Kenneth E. bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 30, 2000 to Jim and Mindy Kirchen of Hastings. James bom at 2:43 p.m. and weighing 4 lbs. 5 ozs.. 17 inches long. Kenneth bom at 2:45 p.m. and weighing 4 lbs. 1 1/4 oz. and 17 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Emily Ann Perkins, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Feb. 7, 2000 at 11:26 a.m. to Christina Miller and Brad Perkins of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Abigail Celeste, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 4, 2000 at 8:28 a.m. to Grace and Timothy Fish of Freeport Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Ryan Joseph, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Feb. 4, 2000 at 11:34 to Colleen and George Takacs of Kalamazoo. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Steeda Glenn, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 3,2000 at 1:10 a.m. tc Saman­ tha and Vem Hall Jr. of Plainwell. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 inches long. 12th ANNUAL Country Peddler Showe Kalamazoo Count)' Fairgrounds - na«i g™ bm*. Visit our websites counfrypeddler show com sellpl.i< «• com �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 17. 2000 - Page 9 LEGAL NOTICES By Joyce F. Weinbrecht The nerthem and western areas of Assyr­ ia Township were slower to be developed for several reasons. The land in the areas of the townships was rougher and there were more marshes and swamps on this side of the town. However, by 1860, the population hat grown considerably Warren Joy had settled on the southwest comer of Maple Grove Township on Sec­ tion No. 31 as did L.D. Joy. Dudley M. Joy settled on Assyria Township on Section No. 6. Warren Joy sold a piece of land on Jan. 14, 1857, for $24, to be used as a bunal ground. It was located at the junction of two roads, now known as Butler and North Avenue, at the comer of Assyria Township, Maple Grove Township. Johnstown and Baltimore Township. It was known then as the Joy Cemetery until the ownership and care of the cemetery was taken over by the four townships, when it became known as the Union Cemetery. Sometimes it is referred to as the Union-Joy Cemetery. This was one mile from the little hamlet of Lacey, which was located on the county line between Assyria and Johnstown townskrpa. Warren Joy and his wife, Dorcas, both passed away in 1868 and are buried in the Unton-Joy Cemetery Dudley Joy and his wife, Maria, fanned their land on Section No 6 and had five children. Dudley Joy went to serve his country during the Civil War. Maria Joy received word that Dudley was returning home. She went to the railroad station in Battle Creek, her children dressed in their besr to meet their father. There had been a serious communica­ tions error between Mrs. Joy and the U.S. military. When Dudley Joy came off of the train, it was not an upright soldier in his uniform, eager to greet his family, but rather a coffin was unloaded from the train into Manati care. She had him buned in the Joy Cemetery and went about raising their children Btrtal for Civil War veterans was about $55 and widov’s pensions, if one could obtain one, were about $8 to $ 10. On Dec. 9, 1883, Mana Joy married Rus­ sell K. Stanton of Baltimore Township and moved to his home. She died on June 25, 1911 and is buned next to Dudley Joy in the Union-Joy Cemetery Alexander F. Cadart married Louisa Drummond. They were mamed in France in 1855 and came to America in 1856. They settled on a farm near Battle Creek. Alexan­ der is credited with raising the first celery in the United States, bnnging the seed with him when he came to the United States Alexander worked as a tailor and Louisa was a seamstress. The Cadarts purchased land in Section No. 12 in Johnstown Township and in Assyria Township on Section No. 7 just south of the place, which would become Lacey. Here the couple farmed, followed their professions and raised their daughter. Rose, who was born in Battle Creek in 1859, John, who was bom in 1862, and their adopted son, Louis. Alexander was known for his record as a walker. He regularly walked to Battle Creek, tastings. Grand Rapids and in 1876, walked to Philadelphia to the Centen­ nial Exposition held there. He also walked to Chicago and back. He held a lifetime desire to return to France to die. So he got his affairs in order, went to France and died in the old home for soldiers there, which was known as Des Invalides in 1909, at age 90. Louisa stayed m Michigan, living out her life on their farm with their son, John, who never married. A story about the Cadarts concerns some pigs. They had a few pigs. Mr. Cadart felt that he could fatten up the pigs by turning The Hartom Homestead. them loose in his woods to feed on the acorns and other wild feed available in the wood lot. This worked out fine for the pigs. They grew fat and saucy. At one time, he was offered 2 1/2 cents per pound for them, but he didn’t feel this was enough and refused the offer, so the pigs kept on multiplying and growing. This went on for a period of five years or so. The pigs got bigger and wilder. Probably some of the pigs were poached by persons in the neighborhood, though we have no record of this. What did happen, and became a matter of record, was an event where Mr. Nickerson, a neighbor, was walk­ ing through the woods when he was chased by the wild pigs. He climbed a tree to escape injury, but was very angry at the humiliating and dangerous incident. He demanded that Cadart get rid of the pigs, which he did not do. This resulted in the community staging a “pig roundup". They rounded up about 100 pigs and everyone in the surrounding community had all the pork that they could eat. Cadart received little, if any cash for this pig crop, but the woods were again deemed safe from pig attacks. Robert Hartom and his son, Jacob, and Jacob's two young sons came from Albany, N.Y. to Ypsilanti, Mich, and then to Assyria Township. Barry County, in 1840. Jacob Hartom purchased land on Section No. 15 to the east of the area, which would soon become Assyria Centre. The original deed was signed by President Zachary Tay­ lor Robert built a bam on the land in 1850 and in 1862 the homestead was built a half mile east of Assyria Centre. Jacob •'•r-.ied Elizabeth Paddock, who was a school teacher. They had two chil­ dren, Milton J. and Mattie Hartom Jacob and Elizabeth Hartom gave land to the Protestant Methodist Church, which was located at Assyria Centre. The church was organized on Sept. 26, 1873. by the’ Rev. William Kelly. At first they met in the Assyria Centre school house. In 1876 a church building was built. Jacob Hartom was the class leader. The church was dedicated on Aug. 20, 1878. The school, which was located to the north of the church on the comer of what is now M-66 and Tasker Road, burned to the ground on Nov. 26, 1953. The church bought the school lot so that they could expand the church. The bell had been added to the church in 1896 to call the members to worship and to serve ocher needs of the community. Jacob Hartom was a blacksmith by trade, but didn’t have time for it when he learned that fanning was more to his liking. He raised hops, which were used in medicines, on the farm during the Civil War. Mr. Har­ tom was bom on Feb. 23, 1824, and died on May 1, 1886. His wife, Elizabeth Paddock Hartom, was bom in 1835 and died in 1917. The father, Robert, was bom on July 12, 1799, and died on Apn’ 2, 1869. All are buried in the Assyria Cemetery south of Assyria Centre. Milton and his family continued to live on the homestead with his wife, Elizabeth, raising their family, which was to become quite large as the future generations of Har- toms came along. Robert and Jacob Hartom definitely had an impac. on the settlement of Assyria Township. Near neighbors of the Hartoms was the family of James Tompkin. His sons, who accompanied him, were John, James and George. They came to Assyria in 1847 and settled on Sections No. 21 and 22. James Tompkins was bom in New York on Feb. 14, 1790. He came to Michigan in 1847 in a covered wagon, becoming a resi­ dent of Assyria Township, Barry County. In 1848, his son, Cornelius W. Tompkins, came to Assyria from New York, coming trough Canada. He bought 80 acres adjoin­ ing his father's and here he opened a gener­ al store in Assyria. He placed a stock of goods there and was a merchant and a post­ master. He then purchased 40 acres on Sec­ tion No. 21 adjoining his father James’ land. He improved the property and made a very comfortable home. He raised some com and wheat and seme cattle. He was a school director in 1871-1872 and served as township clerk for a time. He was bom in 1822 in New York and died in 1916. His wife, Helen, was bom in 1829 and died in 1916. They arc buried in the Assyria Ceme­ tery. No wnteup of Assyria Township would be complete without a discussion of the Bnggs family. George Lyman Bnggs was bom in Bristol County, Mass., in 1809. He traveled from Massachusetts to the state of New York at the age of 4. Here be grew up working the farm. He met and married Ann Eliza Stevens of Attica, N.Y. Ann Eliza was bom in 1813. George and Ann moved to Barry County in April of 1840, where he purchased land on Section No. 6 in Assyria Township. The trip from New York to Michigan was a long hard one. It took three months to make the trip by Erie Canal and over land. They found themselves stuck for three days in the mire and mud of Detroit before they could travel on to Barry County. The land which he had taken was covered with a for­ est of hardwoods, oak. maple and beech trees. After Ann Eliza died on Sept. 10. 1882, George Lyman remained on the land until his death on Jan. 30, 1897. His son, Chauncey Biggs, donated the land on which the Methodist Church was built in 1855 and the school which was built in 1854. These were known as the Briggs Church and the Briggs School. The school was closed in 1956. The church was closed m 1983. George Lyman Bnggs and Ann Eliza Stevens Briggs had nine children who lived to adulthood and they had many, many grandchildren. Notice of Mortgage Forecloeure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd A. Kopenski, a/k/a Todd Kopenski a single man (original mortgagors) to Prime Equity Access Cor­ poration, Mortgagee, dated March 29.1999, and recorded on April 5.1999 in Document 1027547. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was as signed by mesne assignments to the Bank of America. N.A successor in interest by merger of Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated July 1. 1999. which was recorded on October 12. 1999. in Document 1036522, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY TWO THOUSAND SIX HUN­ DRED FORTY-EIGHT AND 24/100 dollars (S62.648.24). including interest at 6.875% per an­ num. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1.-00 p.m. on March 16. 2000 Said premises are sMuated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Berry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 78. Valley Park Shores No. 2. according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 62, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: February 3,2000. FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-503-1300 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Brigham Farms. Ml 48025 File #991214762 Hawks (3/2) NOTICE To The qualified Electors of BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY OMEN THAT THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2000 Republican: ■ Gary Bauar Democratic: Lyndon H. URoucha Jr George W. Bush Stove Forbes Reform: Donald J. Tnjmp Orrin Hlrh AlanKayaa John McCain Th* polls will bo open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voting Precincts - Barry County, Michigan Electors who wish to recehro an Absentee Voter ballot for the Presidential Primary Election by mail may submit an AV application by 2:00 p.m. February 10, 2000 Electors quaUfted to obtain an Absentee Voter ballot for the Presidential Primary Election may vote in parson In the Clerk's office up to 4.-00 pun. February 21,2000 Next week more about the Briggs Church and Schoo! and the Jasper Miller Family among others. Visit Us on the HET Jadnews.com George Lyman Bnggj and Ann Eliza Stevens Briggs. Notice of Mortgage Forecloeure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Karen K Silver, a single woman (original mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Cor­ poration, Mortgagee, dated August 18.1990. and recorded on August 26. 1999 in Document No. 1034533, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee lo the Country­ wide Home Loans. Inc., Assignee by an assign­ ment dated August 23.1999, which was recorded on October 7. 1999, n Document No. 1036300. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale thereof the sum of EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND THREE HUN­ DRED TWENTY-NINE AND 18/100 dollars (889,329.18). including merest at 11.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastmgs. Ml at 1W p.m . on March 30.2000. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Lol 18 of Pine Haven Estates, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plate, on Page 95. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, ynless determined abandoned in accordance with 1048CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: Februery 17. 200C FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Sude 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie #200011144 Mustangs (3/16) Rm DIS) M»«BO(oAcs| Phare BIS) Ste-3201 Rom) �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 17, 2000 Saxons shoot to get better for stretch run Don't think that Hastings High School's varsity basketball team had the day off just because they didn't have a scheduled game on Tuesday. H7ngs have chemistry, talent to make run at Cup Right about this time every year — once professional football concludes and all of the court cases involving our professional athletes have been settled — we find ourselves looking to brighter and was returning to the Detroit lineup from injury and like McCarty, Gilchrist apparently certainly hasn't missed much of a beat. Once again it was Shanahan scoring more happier things. The winter snow storms, for the most pan, have disappeared and the sun is beginning to shine with a bit more with a rocket blast that appeared to come from a howitzer. • The pair of wins gave coach Scotty Bowman's Wings a 34-17-6 season record heading into Wednesday's home battle with the Vancouver Canucks. That still puts Detroit in second place behind the St. Louis Blues in the Western Conference Central Division, but remember there is still plenty of hockey still to be played and the most important games do not come until the playoffs begin. Points wise, Detroit trails St. Louis by just three (78 to 75) for the best mark in the Western Conference. New Jersey leads the entire NHL with 80 points, but like I said earlier, who's counting? The Wings may just have the best shot of any team of sipping from Lord Stanley's cup. Detroit has its share of radiance. Baseball is still a month away and professional basketball has had its All­ Star game and will not get into its crunch time for quite a long time. It is that time of year we all can truly appreciate At Hastings High School Tuesday, I chatted with a teacher about how the sun and smell of spring can certainly be sensed as we anxiously look forward to the time that is ahead of us. Not only is the sun beginning to shine brighter, but so are the Detroit Red Wings. The Wings, in recent games, have proven that they are certainly capable of battling for the 2000 Stanley Cup. Take, for example, Sunday night's game with the Colorado Avalanche in Denver Down 3-0, the Wings scored four in a row to prevail 4-3. Brendan Shanahan tallied his eighth game-winner of the season and Darren McCarty returned to the ice. after missing 39 games due to a hernia injury, and put a biscuit in the oven. Coming back to wm after being down 3-0 is a sweet treat against any team, but doing it against those "evil" Avalanche was especially delicious to the Wings and their loyal fans. I hear that Avalanche goaltender Patrick Roy is still talking to himself after suffering through that Another example of the Wings' inspired play came on Monday during a 3-1 victory versus the Phoenix Coyotes. This time it was the Wings who leaped out to a 3-0 advantage and used great defease to frustrate a gifted team of Coyotes. veteran stars (the captain Steve Yzerman, Shanahan. Larry Murphy. Pat Verbeek, Niklaus Lidstrom, Steve Duchesne and Chris Chelios to name a few), its share of young talents (like Sergei Fedorov, Jari Fisher, McCarty) and its share of role players (such as Martin LaPointe, Kris Draper, Mattheau Dandenault and Tomas Holstrom). And we haven't even mentioned goaltender Chns Osgood yet or Joey Kocur who should return from his injury, probably sometime right before the playoffs begin. At the current time, the sun appears to be shining very bright over Hockey Town. Injuries are healing, production is improving and the physical play is finding its way more and more into the action as Stanley Cup time approaches. Hopefully, the excitement can continue for a couple more months more, as the Wings continue their run toward another NHL title. Talk to you soon. This lime it was Brent Gilchrist who Saxons fifth on mat, McCarty a league champ Hastings' varsity wrestling team finished fifth at last Saturday's O-K White Conference tournament to finish fifth overall in the final season standings. Forest Hilis Central won the league title and was followed by Lowell. Wyoming Park, Northview, Hastings, Zeeland. Hudsonville and East Grand Rapids. The Saxons have little time to waste, as lomght (Thursday. Feb 17) they will be hosi for the team districts with action expected to start at 6 p.m. Middleville will face Hastings to open the event with Wayland taking on the winner of the match. The winner of the Hastings district will face the winner of the Mona Shores district in regional action at Hastings High School Feb. 23. Representatives from the Forest Hills Northern district and the Greenville district will also compete in that tournament. The Saxons also will be host for the individual district tournament on Saturday. At the league tourney, senior Gibe KcCarty was a weight class champion for the Saxons at 275. Second places went to sophomore Mark Peake at 125 and Rob Baker at 171. Sophomore Mike Case, at 145, finished third and freshman Nick Nyssen, at 112, wound up fourth. "While we were slightly disappointed with our final standings in the O-K White Conference, we were encouraged by the fact that four of the five wrestlers that placed are underclassmen, which should give us great potential for next year," Hastings coach Mike Goggins said. Goggins said that a couple of his placers really came on at the end of the regular season, while a third overcame great adversity to be a runner-up. "McCarty and Case have been outstanding the last few weeks and Baker had to defeat two wrestlers, who had beaten him, to make it to the finals," Goggins said. The Saxons, as it turned out, went up against two of the best teams on this side of the state in a scrimmage against Tri­ Unity Christian and Rockford. "I wanted to keep them playing," Hastings coach Don Schils said. Going up against the likes of the Defenders (a Class D team that can hang with most Class A or B squads) and the Rams (a Class A squad that can hoop it up with just about anyone) should prepare the Saxons well for Friday's O-K White Conference clash versus Hudsonville. Hastings beat Hudsonville 75-66 Jan. 14 in the first game between the two programs. The Saxons prevailed, but the Eagles received 31 points from Greg Immink and 18 points from Jeff Pasma. "They (Immink and Pasma) are very athletic and they have other players who are solid," Hastings coach Don Schils said. "They like to drive and shoot threes off their kickoffs.” "Our defense has been solid...we must limit the extra chances." -Don Schils In the Jan. 4 battle, Hastings received a big game from its senior star, Tony Bownc, who scored 9 points, pulled down 8 rebounds, dished out 10 assists, made 8 steals and was credited with 5 deflections. Double digit scorers for Hastings in that triumph included Leland Jennings with 13 points, Ryan Eltzroth with 12, Dustin Terrel with 12 and Eric VanDerMolen with 10 points. Schils knows that sharp shooting and crashmg the boards ,wjU be must* come Friday. "Being at their place, we will need to shoot better and we-will need lo dominate the boards," Schils said The Saxon mentor believes that his squad is beaded in the right direction as they proceed toward the post-season. "I like the way we have been practicing the last couple of days," Schils said. "Our defense has been solid... We must limit the extra chances. I believe that we are making the improvements that we need to make." A Bowne three-point shot with four tenths of a second remaining gave Hastings a thrilling 46-45 win over Forest Hills Central last Friday in league Ryan Eltzroth (40) crashes the offensive boards to pull down this rebound (Photo by Perry Hardin) action al Hastings High School. The Saxons trailed 45-43 before Bownc launched his attempt that came half way between the key and the half court line, Schils. Bowne alMBWT fouled on the play, but deliberately missed the charity toss, knowing that the Rangers would not enough time to put up a desperation shot. Bowne also nailed a triple with 20 seconds to go that put the blue and gold within two points, 45-43. He led the home team with 20 points and also pulled down 11 rebounds for his second consecutive double double. Hastings held the lead for most of the game, but Forest Hills Central came out strong in the second quarter and was able to eventually lake the lead. The Rangers had won over the Saxons in the final minute of a league game Jan. 7 at FHC. Dustin Terrel was second in the Saxon scorebook last Friday with 9 points. Hastings is now 9-7 overall and 6-5 in the O-K White. This three-point shot with 20 seconds remaining by Tony Bowne (14) put Hastings within two points. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings Holds First JV invitational... More than 125 junior varsity wrestlers from the eight O-K White Conference schools met at Hastings last Friday for the first annual Hastings JV Invitational. SAXONS...continued page 11 Rob Baker, matched up here against a 171-pound weight class foe from Delton, was one of three Saxons to wrestle for a championship at last Saturday's O-K White Conference Tournament. Tony Bowne's shot with four tenths left on the clock gave the Saxons a dramatic home court hoop win over the Rangers. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Leland Jennings (42) drives inside the lane... stops... and pops this jump shot for two points. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Haslogs Banner - Thursday Fetxuary 17. 2000 - Page 11 Delton, Hastings mat hosts Individual Michigan High School Athletic Association wrestling districts take place at Hastings and Delton Kellogg high schools Saturday Hastings will host a Division II district tournament that will include Hastings, Caledonia. Lakewood. Middleville. Battle Creek Lake view, Harper Creek, Eaton Rapids, Ionia, Jackson Northwest, Lansing Waverly, Marshall, Jacksen Parma Western and Gull Lake. Delton will host a Division III district tournament that will include Delton, Allegan, Bangor, Pennfield, Byron Center, Buchanan, Dowagiac, Edwardsburg, Hamilton, Comstock, Otsego, Paw Paw and Kelloggsville. Lake wood grappiers are Capita! Circuit champs The Lakewood High School wrestling team has acquired many firsts during the 1999-2000 season, but Saturday's first may have produced the biggest of those accomplishments. The Vikings captured its first league championship in the program's history by winning the Capital Circuit tournament Saturday at Jackson Northwest High School. Lakewood shared a league title with Eaton Rapids back ia 1992, but the 2000 title was its first outright. "Il has taken 20 years to get it and I've been patient," Lakewood coach Bob Veitch said. "There have been some that have said, 'you can't get the big one' but these kids have worked well." Lakewood scored 196 1/2 points to outscore second place Eaton Rapids by 11 1/2 points. Mason was third with 161, Northwest fourth with 131, Charlotte fifth with 86. Jackson Lumen Christi sixth with 42 1/2 and Okemos was seventh with no points The Vikings grappled for four weight class championships: Greg Seeber at 103, Ron Wierckz at 160. Shawn Veitch at 171 and Jarrod LaRoche at 189. Seeber (27-0) was seeded first going in and beat Mason s Tony Greathouse 14-3 in the finals. Wierckz (18-1) was seeded third and beat Charlotte's Mike Balger 6-4 in overtime for his first. Shawn Veitch was seeded third and beat Charlotte's Tom Dixon 8-6 in the final. The winning points came on a reversal in the match's final 10 seconds. The Viking coach said that it has been a real pleasure winning that first championship when his son, Shawn, was one who contributed to that title effort. He also said that it has been, "a real inspiration for him (Shawn) too." LaRoche was seeded third and beat Mason's Pat Leu 12-7. LaRoche rallied for five points in the final period. Wierckz usually wrestles at 152. but moved to 160 to help the Vikings to acquire the points necessary to prove triumphant. Andy Eastridge placed third at 152. "Andy had been beaten by Balger twice and we knew that there were some bad feelings, so we didn't want to take a chance of having any problems," coach Veitch said. "If both would have finished third, we could have lost the tournament.'' Finishing second in their weight classes were Phi! Plowman at 119, Tony Hanner at 145, Corey Meyers at 215 and Ben Hake at 275. Thirteen of Lake wood's 14 wrestlers finished in the top four of their respective weight classes. "These kids are the ones who have worked for it," coach Veitch said. "They have believed in themselves and it has paid off." Mustangs motor past Trojans in hoop triumph The only thing that apparently could stop Grand Rapids Baptist in the first quarter of its non-conference battle with Middleville Tuesday was a little blood on the floor. The Mustangs streaked out to a 23-7 lead after one quarter and coasted lo a 73­ 39 victory over the Trojans. Play was storied for a couple of minutes near the conclusion of the opening frame beetle of a bloody nose to Baptist player Jake VanBeek. But once the action resumed the Mustangs went right back to their potent offensive attack. Baptist would have been tough to beat regardless, but Middleville coach Kur* Hoizhueter said he felt his team could have mode the contest a bit more competitive by cashing in more of its opportunities. "We were really trying to play up tempo, but we needed to get some defensive stops," Hoizhueter said. "It's either all or nothing... our offense needs to feed off our defense. We need to get shots off steals and turnovers. We couldn't get either tonight" Ben Ferwerda scored 10 points in the first quarter, 10 in the second quarter and finished with a game-high 26 to lead Baptist. "He was the one player we talked about stopping," Hoizhueter said of Ferwerda. "We didn't do a good job knowing where he was." Middleville (5-11, 4-7) was led by Chris Finkbeiner*s 10 points and 7 each from Zac Truer and Nolan Miklusicak. Truer and Finkbeiner also topped the Trojans on the glass with 5 rebounds each. Still it was the Mustangs who dominated the boards, out-rebounding the home team by a 47-22 margin. "We missed a lot of shots, so they got a lot of opportunities,” Hoizhueter said. Middleville did come out of the halftime break with a bit of a burst. A reverse layup by Finkbeiner al 7:10 made the score 41-20 and a stop and pop hoop by Blake Wilson at 6:13 made it a 41-22 contest. But the Mustangs then tallied the next 10 points to extend their lead out to 51­ 22 with 3:52 to play in the third quarter. Middleville was never able to recover. Middleville will travel to Byron Center for an O-K Blue Conference contest on Friday. Jackson Lumen Christi 46, Lakewood 39 Winning tour weight class titles, the Lakewood High School wrestling team last Saturday won the Capital Circuit League title. (Photo provided) SAXONS...continued from page 10 The field included Forest Hills Central, Lowell, Hudsonville, Zeeland, Wyoming Park, East Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Northview. No team points were kept Twelve of the 18 Saxon ma'men Winning weight class championships were Dan Cary and Chris Brown. Placing second were Cody White, Jake Heuss and RJ Williams. Placing third were Travis McMillan, Kyle Hess, Mike Wolfe, Andrew Ferguson and Mike Kieffer. Jcnni Peake and Travis Traister both captured fourth-place finishes. "This was a great opportunity to showcase the young wrestling talent in the O-K White Conference," Goggins said. "We feel quality competition for our junior varsity wrestlers is the key to successful varsity teams in the future." Rebounding and transition were the keys for Lumen Christi in its win over Lakewood. The Titans limited the Vikings to just 14 points in the first half and led at the intermission by nine, 23-14. Lakewood, for the game, shot just 15of-37 from the field (40 percent) and was 4-of-9 from the free throw line (44 percent). Luke Farrell led the blue and white with 18 points and hit for three threepointers. Middleville's Zac Truer (44) goes up to battle Baptists Jake VanBeek (31) for a rebound during Tuesday's non-conference contest. i Lakewood will be on the road Friday to face Jackson Northwest Lansing Christian 81, Maple Valley 74 Four players scored in double digits for the Lions (2-14, 2-8 in the SMAA), but a 25-11 fourth quarter lifted the Pilgrims to the victory. Maple Valley received 24 points from MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has twi made in the condtions of a mortgage made by Bd>* M Hayes a single woman (ongmal mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 19. 19M. and recorded on May 21. 1998 m Lteer 1012265. Barry County Records Mcfvgen. on which mortgage there is clamed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE AND 98>'100 doHars ($56,759.98). including interest at 11.000% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage interest rate may change B/i of each year Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute n such case made and provided. notes * hereby given that sax) mort­ gage w« be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at puttee venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Ml at 1:00 pm . on March 16. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are de- Default has been made m the condttxxis of a mortgage made by Steven D Bowerman and Cathi Bowerman. Husband and Wife, to Mort­ gage Amenca (IMC). Inc., mortgagee, dated Au­ gust 25. 1997 and recorded September 25. 1997 in Document *1001892. Barry County Records said mortgage is now held by IMC Mortgage Company by assignment dated November 22. 1999 and recorded on January 4. 2000 m Docu­ ment *1039803. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Forty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Twenty and 88/100 Dollars ($46,220 88) mckiding interest at the rate of 12.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan nonce is hereby given that the mortgage vM be torecioeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises or some pert of them at pubic vendue a* the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml in Barry County Michigan at 10O p m on March 2. 2000 The premises are located in the Township of Castleton Barry County Michigan and are de­ scribed as Lot 19 of Block D Ol Pleasant Shores accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof m Uber 3 of Plats, on Page 59 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless the property « de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale Dated January 27. 2000 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney lor IMC Mortgage Company. As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 193 0240 (2/24) The West 1/2 of Lots 21 and 22 of Sundago Park accorfang to the recorded piat thereof as recorded n Uber 2 of Ptats Page 71. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 month(u) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance wrth 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated February 3. 200% FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott 8 Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 File *200010558 Haw*s (3.2) Friday. Stingy defense paves way for All-Star wins Hastings' seventh grade girls All-Stars upped their record to 4-2 with wins the last two Sundays. Hastings beat Harper Creek Feb. 6 by a score of 25-16 and won over Marshall 14-11, but employed a swarming full court press which limited its opponents to just four points in the second half. Feb. 13 44-11. 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Vacation Properties • Singlewide Homes v'/Land • Vacant Land 4 Farms • Investment 4 Commercial • Multiple-use Properties • Home Improvements • ExtraCash j^LNorthpointe Bank 1-888-NORTHLOAN �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 17. 2000 Jennings' coaching style gives athletes a ray of light To Archie Jennings, sports are more than just games. Sports, to the area coach, are a passion... a commitment... an education... and most of all, a whole lot of fun. The stories he can tell about his days in athletics are priceless. The memories that he has about the athletes he has worked with are golden. His introduction to these games began in a small mountain town and continues today in and around Hastings. Talk to the athlete,, who have played for Jennings and they will tell you that he is truly one of a kind. Call it a form of love between mentor and pupils. Archie Jennings would probably just call it enjoyment for all involved He calls all the athletes he has had the pleasure of working with his "own kids’* and will tell them that he "wants to dance at their weddings." Jennings, 54, lived in the mountains of Fellowsville. W. Va., tor 24 yean and that's where he began his introduction to sports, both playing them and coaching them. Jennings played vanity basketball at Fellowsville (one of his idols is Jerry West, who played at West Virginia) and ended up scoring 1,001 points during his won the prestigious Lansing tournament. In 1994, the softball squad played Division I ball in such places as Grand Rapids and Cincinnati. One of Jennings* biggest softball memories comes from a championship performance his team enjoyed in G.R. "It was the Grand Rapids Blaze Tournament and they were undefeated," Jennings said. "We were put into their bracket in the 18 -and-under division. They had won state and three other tournaments, but we won the game 2-1. We never folded... that was the most fun. We took the bone away from the big dog." But it wasn't the only time that Jennings has coached a team that has grabbed the big prize. In 1994 and 1996, he coached a Junior Pro basketball team that finished as runners-up in the United Stales. The biggest pleasure from that accomplishment was that legendary University of Tennessee womens* basketball coach Pat Summitt was the one who pinned the medals on the area achievers. Jennings says he is not coach.ng an AAU basketball team this year and he says he feels bad about that. He says that he is planning to take up flying sometime in the near future, which he says will probably make it "a little quicker to get to the games." prep career. He may have played football as well, but Fellowsville was a small school and did not have enough athletes to field a gridiron squad. He began coaching in 1959, something he has loved doing now for over 40 yean. He coached the boys’ program at Fellowsville for four yean before beginning his time in Eagleville, Mo. In Eagleville. Jennings started up the boys' baseball Pony League. When asked why he chore to coach baseball instead of basketball, Jennings remarked that baseball was the sport that was being played at the time. He admits that be wasn't a "top notch" jock, but he always had fun — whether - ? “Coaching has a lot to do with Archie Jennings not only has coached his share of winning players and teams, but he has made the time fun for many of his athletes. 'Enthusiasm comes from the unit as a whole and not the individuals," Jennings said. "It can be a lot of fun for the whole group. One-on-one only works in tennis and golf." Even with the “team concept" Jennings has coached his number of stars. He has helped 20 female athletes and one male athlete find their way onto college programs and a couple were even academic All-Americans at their higher education institutions. The 1998 Wayne State University softball team included four infielders who played for Jennings, his two daughters Amanda and Janette, Gull Lake's Courtney Noble and Carey Rose from the Edmore area. Coaching daughters, as many mentors probably realize, can be a difficult task, but it wasn't too strenuous for Jennings. "You're probably a little harder on them, but I taught them what *no* was basketball player. I just played and had a lot of fun That was the key." la 1979, Jennings came to the Nashville area and soon after resumed his coaching career. In 1911, he instructed Pee Wee softball and baseball and in 1991 he. along with Dan Blair, helped to start the girts softball league in Hastings Having fun is inc. but Jennings also wants to challenge his athletes and help them to improve their skills, something he is currently doing with the seventh grade girls All-Stars basketball team. ”1 try to leach them to dare themselves to be great at everything they do.” Jennings said. In all of Jennings' years on the sidelines, he says he has never had to cut an athlete from any of bis teams, though he says that he once cut a parent. He believes in the "team concept" and says that is where the rewards are found. Hurry Birthday to'tSM ■Umw Moa’PAWN V m 0-18-00 V Ubht- ; Elia Be for >11 milM ; : ov* 15,000 In a month ; The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Feb. 15. 2000 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 1*800441*4394 Graduate Student, 1*800*338*6428 Sl.OOO Sign-on Bonus CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Nottco s heroOy, given tool tie Board of Review at the City of Hastings wffi convene in the City Hers Second Floor Conference Room, City Hal, 201 E. State Street. Hasttngs. Michigan, on: March 7m and 8th HO a.m. to Noon — IM pun. to 4.00 pjrt And as many days as may be neceeeary to review, correct and equalized the 2000 aee^wnent rol. Taxptyefs wstvng to appeal too asaeseod value, taxable value of ctoaaffcaton assigned too* property may appeal to the Board ot Review in person or by letter Taxpayers wishing to appear in person, ptoeae telephone (616) 045-2468 tor an appointment. Teraetjve factors tor rod property assessments to toe City ot Hastnge wB bo re toaows DEVELOPMENTAL PERSONAL RATIO 44.42 50.00 47M 50.00 50.00 FACTOR 1.12M ’.0000 1.0627 1.0000 1.0000 The Ov of Hastings wfl prevtoo memary reasonable atoe and aorvtooo upon seven days notice to toe CtoA ol me C«y of Hastings or cal 616445-2468. or IDO cal rrtay services 1-800-649­ 3777 EvertI G. Manahum Ctty Ctort when they were just three weeks," Jennings said. The coach figures that his best assets come as a motivator and not necessarily the plays and protocols that he has learned from any coaching manuals. Passion and caring, he savs, are most important. "Coaching has a lot to do with passion and discipline has a lot do with love," Jennings said. Having passion or being a caring coach comes from knowing your athletes and Jennings says that allowing all kids a chance to play sports is one of his highest hopes. "I hope that we cm get more charter schools and private schools, so more kids cm get a chance lo play." Jennings said. "(In my book), extra curricular activities are just as important as the learning things." he said. "You leant to communicate, gel along and live in the real world. You can be the smartest person in the world, but if you can t get along with people, where can you go?" He said he feels that more schools would allow more athletes lo participate in the offered sports and help to keep kids "not in things they shouldn't be in." Jennings, and his teams, have enjoyed great success in girls' softball during the last couple of years In 1993. the area ASA squad finished third in the state and Some of the female athletic stars who have played under Jennings include Mindy Collins of Portage. Noel Dolan of Gull Lake. Noble, Joy Stine from Maple Valley. Abby DeHoog. Jennifer Nielsen and Shannon Spencer from Lakewood, Jill Williams, Sarah Schut and Payshence Erb from Middleville. Becky Campbell from Ionia and Rachel Young from Hastings. Young ia currently playing college basketball at Liberty College and Nielsen ia hooping it up at Western Illinois University. The list of male jock, who have worked with Jennings include a few standouts from the Saxon teams that have excelled in recent campaign,. Dimin Terrel. Adam Schantz, Leland Jennings, Joe Keller and Sean Tefft are included on that list. But a star or not, Jennings said he wants all of his players to feel important. "I try to make all of my players feel special." Jennings said. "They play better when they feel better and they play as a team as opposed to being a hunk of meat. People who have a panion for kid, are the true winners." And thete have been many winning moments for Jennings and the athlete, he has worked with. "Il has been a great ride for me." lennings exclaimed. LEGAL NOTICES 8mm Mbm • NOTICE • COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDE MTU L The YMCA of Barry County Spirit Basketball League sixth grade girt, Royal Blue team beat Gull Lake , B team Feb. 5 40-19. Brooke Pierce scored 18 poinu, Jodi Jolley had 6, Natalie Pennington 4. Abbey McKeough 4, Krystal Pood 3. Devin Pienon 2. Kelly Wilson 2 and Deanna Hill tallied 1 point. Alli Bryans and Emily Haney provided some hurtle on riefipnae On Feb. 6, the royal blue team beat Battle Creek/SL Jo 19-13 and lost to Gull Lake', A team 22-17. Pierce totaled 16 point,. Pond 5, Jolley 5. Pennington 4, Bryan, 2. Pierton 2 and Hill 2. Kelly Wilson played • lough game, but injured her knee in the second contest. Hraey helped out on defense rad on the board,. Barry County RoyaL.. The Royal eager? won their third in • row last Saturday against St. Philip, 39­ 27. The balanced offensive attack was led by JJ. Quick's 11 poinu. Eric Laurie had 6, Scott Coleman 5. Dave Peterson 4, Brad Mead 2. Austin Hurless 2. Brian McKeough 2 and Doug Ferrel 2. Laurie also pulled down 8 rebounds, Peterson had 7 caroms. Quick 6. Mead 6 and Dan Dimond 4. Mead scored on Isyup. off • pus from Hurless, to win a 24-22 contest against Quincy Feb. 3 in Marshall Quick led the Royal scorers with 12, Peterson had 4, Greg Cain 2. Coleman 2 nd McKeough also added 1 Cain led the rebounding effort with 9 carom,. 7th Grade Girls... playing or coaching sports — and that has been his goal with athletics ever since. "I wasn't very food baseball or Dim it 9N$ Ctadb Jml Jsm ■’ ■/ : Pierce leads YMCA team to hoop victory Syrmptos PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Roguiar Meet tog February 9,2000 Meeting was caTxl to order at 7:32 p.m. AU Board members present. Also present were 29 members of the public Cable Franchise Public Hearing was held Discussion took place regarding Southwest Barry Development Team Discussion took place regarding Budding and Zoning violations on Dealer Rd. Approved to proceed immediately with legal proceedings against the discussed. Bufcfang and Zoning violations on Doster Rd. Minutes of January 12. 2000 were approved with con actions. Department reports received and filed. Discussion took place regarding Initial Re­ sponse Agreement with Gun Plains Township. Adopted Ordinance >107 • Update Electncal code. Approved purchase and retaliation of com­ puter for Supervisor's office. Approved purchase of computer for Police De­ partment. Reaffirmed adoption of Ordinance 4104 ‘Sec­ tion 802 of the Southwest Barry County. Sewage Disposal System Connection. Use and Rate Ordinance amendment Approved P/Z members and Planning Consul­ tant. Rebecca Harvey to attend tratong put on by Four Twp. Water Resources Council with pay­ ment only for the training. Approved Supervisor and Zoning Administrator to attend Land Use seminar Approved increase m election workers wages for the February 22. 2000 election Approved list of outstanding bills as presented Adjourned at 10:37 p.m Normajean Nichols. Clerk Attested to by: Uoyd Goyings. Supervisor (2/17) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the condition of a mortgage made by GERALD E. WOUDA aka GERALD WOUDA, a sto^a man. Mortgagor, to MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK, a National Banking Association. Mortgagee, dated DECEMBER 2. 1995. and recorded on JANU­ ARY 8. 1996. to Uber 649. on page(2) 22-35. BARRY County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED ONE AND 24/100 DOLLARS (813,401.24). including totarost at 10.5% par an­ num. Under the power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubbe vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Michigan, at 1 00 p.m. o'clock, on March 30, 2000 Said premises are situated to Township at Yan­ kee Springs. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: The N 1/2 of Lot 14 of Parker s Sandy Beach Plat. according to the recorded Plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats, page o6. and that part of the West 25 ft of the South 1371 15 ft ot E. Parker Dr. as vacated in Barry County Circuit Court 495-118CH, as lies tmmediately adja­ cent to. and as an easterly extension of. the N 1/2 of said Lot 14. as platted in the recorded plat of Parker s Sandy Beach Plat, Section 30. T3N. R10W Tax I D No 165-01940 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale Dated: February 9. 2000 Mortgagee' MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK a National Bantong Association 27777 Inkster Road (1049) Farmington HSs. Ml 48333-9065 RASUL M RAHEEM (P37122) Attorney for Michigan National Bank PO Box 9065 (1049) Farmington Hills. Ml 48333-9065 (3/16) The Hastings' eagers beat the Royals 18-14, but lost to Forest Hili, 23-15. Kalhlyn Rounds led the team in the game versus the Royals with 6 poinu, Kelsey Howell had 4 poinu, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Jaime Fisher 2 assists and 2 steal, and Betsy Acker had 2 poinu, 2 assists rad 2 steaU. Kristin Williams scored 6 poinu and pulled down 2 rebound, against Forest Hill,. Rounds had 4 poinu and 3 rebounds and Ali Cooney had 3 points ana z reoounos. 8th Grade Boys... The eighth grade hoopsten improved to 3-1 with a 61-41 win Lowell. Hastings started off slow, but led after one quarter 12 -6. But Hastings played tough defence, outscoring Lowell 49-35 in the final throe quarters. Justin Pratt scored 11 points, Jacob Tuthill 10, Scott Larsen 9. Drew Bowman 7, Drew Whitney 7, Adam Case 5, Eric Schiedel 5, Joe Areas 4 and Joey Aspinall 3. Hastings will play Saturday at the Hastings Middle School. Game time is 1 p.m. YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketball League A League Blair Landscaping...................................... 8-2 Flexfab Black..............................................7-3 Other Body Shop ...................................... 5-4 Coleman Insurance/Flood....................... 4-5 Bivens.............................................................4-6 B League Bee Gees ....................................................9-1 Richie^ Koffcc Shop................................. 6-4 Ponderosa.................................................... J-8 PR Jammers ..............................................0-10 C League McNeal Law Firm...................................... 8-1 Drill Team..................................................... 6^ Lakewood Merchants .............................. 4-6 FlexFab Red................................................ 0-9 YMCA of Barry County 2000 Winter Volleyball Hastings Mfg...............................................26-4 V-Tech Systems.........................................28-5 True Value ............................................... 21-9 Dig-lt ...........................................................14-7 Bills Safety Service ........................... 23-13 Coleman Agency.................................... 12-18 Flexfab........................................................6-18 Wolverines ................................................ 5-22 L:on Lefanty State Farm Insurance . .8-25 Cordray Construction ............................4-26 YMCA Adult Women’s Volleyball ICS................................................................28-2 Hastings Burial Vault .......................... 18-12 Ranger Die Inc..........................................12-15 Ray James Electromechanical........... 10-17 Cascade Home Improvements............. 4-26 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 17. 2000 - Page 13 ALL-STAR, cont. from page 11 Harper Creek's turnovers made for 14 points for Hastings. The balanced scoring attack included 6 points from Kelsey Howell. 6 points from Kayla Arnie, 6 points from Betsy Acker, 4 points from Kathlyn Rounds, 2 points from Katrina Jacobs. 2 points from Amber Peck, 2 poinu from Katie Lawrence and 1 point from Jaime Fisher Lawrence had 6 rebounds. Acker 4, Howell 4, Rounds 4, Halie Terrel 3. Ashley Barcroft 2, Arnie 2, Peck 2, Ali Cooney I and Jacobs I. Fisher and Peck also came up big in defense with 6 and 3 steals respectively. Acker and Howell each dished off a pair of assist*. Again. Hastings was stellar on defense in the triumph over Marshall, holding iu opposition to four points in the First quarter, two in the second and third quarters and three in the final stanza. Halie Terrel and Acker each led the team with 8 poinu. Jacobs tallied 7. Arnie 6, Rounds 6, Lawrence 4. Peck 3 and Cooney 2. Terrel and Arnie also pulled down 7 caroms, Rounds had 3. Howell 4, Lawrence 3, Cooney 2, Acker 2. Jacobs 2 and Peck 1. Peck had 4 assists and Lawrence 3. Acker, Jacobs and Peck each made 3 steals, white Fisher, Cooney. Arnie and Heidi Wear each had 2 steals. Hastings' team had a total of 21 steals. The final regular season game is this Sunday at Gull Lake. Tuerelay Mixed TVCCU 20.5-11.5. Friends 19-13; Hariing, Bowler, 18.5-13.5; The MufiU 16-16. Advanced Commercial Printers 16-16; Al & Pete's 15-17; Consumers Concrete 13­ 19; Plumb', 10-22. Men’s High Game, & Serie, - L. Johnkxi 208; R. O'Keefe 203; N McGhee 200; L. Miller 214-562; P Scobey 213. Women-, High Game, & Serie, - C. O'Keefe 187; B. Nom, 169; V Thompson 158-436; J Steeby 148; D. Service 174; P Arend, 220. Senior Citizens Welland 59.5-28.5; Hall 54-34; Nxsh 54­ 34; Woodmansee 50-39; Jesiek 50-38; Brewert 48.5-39.5. Kuempel 48 5-39.5; Schlachter 47-41; No One Senior 46.5­ 41.5; Snyder 42.5-45.5; GirtbachS 42.5­ 45.5; Fnend is ------------39-49;-----M- Mk 37-51; . Moucoulis Women, 164; H. Service 189; F. Girrbech 161, G. Ous 175; E Merecar 162; Y. Matkley 176; M Weiland 188 Women, High Service - H Service 488; F. Gmbech 472; Y. Matkley 495. M. Wei­ land 451. Mem High Game - W Woodmansee 189; P Terpening 166; G Forbey 169; G. Haywood 165; D. Stuart 161; N. Thaler 224; B Adgaie 179; D Hall 159; N. Hall 182; K. Schantz 171; M Schondelmayer 163; J. Mercer 159; C. Jesiek 172; B. Terry 159; A. Brewer 175. Mem High Series - W Woodmanrec 500; P Terpening 469; G. Forbey 477; C. Haywood 480. D. Stuart 452: N. Thaler 593; N. Hall 464; K. Schantz 454. Moodav Mixers TM Lassie, 58; B & R Testing 58; Hast­ ings Bowl 51.5; Kelley'S Keglerx 50.5; Budweiser 50; Dewey's 49.5; Rowdie Girts 49; Basket Babes 45; Whupenng Waters 44; GintwchY 41; Gutter Gals 36.5. High Games and Series - L Fnend ISO357; M Stapler 136-360; D. Davis 172­ 490; H Miller 163; E. Mesecar 180-492; R Hawkins <17; K. Covey 181; D Larsen 173-470; S. Smith 186-470; P Bender 146; H. Service 188; V. Carr 185-483; M Lemon 200-519; D. Dutcher 179-508 Lari week - R. Pitts 171-419; E. Ham­ montree 202-482; C Warner 193-546; M. Snowden 186-441; J Carpenter 176, J. Solmes 177; G. Otis 195-513; D Dutcher 169-495; M Stapler 146-393; S. Mullins 127. T. Chase 155; T. Dewitt 147-404; D Mays 176-448; T Smith 131-378; C. Rosa 151-398 Seniors find success in final home match For the past three varsity volleybali seasons, Lakewood High School seniors Jill Benschoter, Amanda Blough and Katherine Shellenbarger have not come off the court and during games their contributions have been immeasurable. The three have led the Lady Vikings through many championship moments, not just with their big-tune statistics, but also with their ability to lead. Benschoter, Blough and Shellenbarger played their final home match Feb. 10 in a Capital Circuit clash against Eaton Rapids. And like many of the others, their efforts produced a powerful Lakewood win, 15-4, 15-9. Benschoter blasted 16 kills, Blough rattled off 9 service pornu to go along with her 32 assisu and Shellenbarger stood tall at the net with 19 digs. Kelli Rowland, Lakewood's head coach, said the night was pretty emotional since the three seniors have been with the program through many emotional moments. "They have been with us for four years and have never been off the floor in the last three... not a game." Rowland said. "They have been at the top of State and with us when we were rebuilding. They have been through every level of high school volleyball." And even after their volleyball days are over at Lakewood High School, there is still a chance the three may play college Strikes 47; B S.ers 46 1/2; We re OK 44; Happy Hookers 41 1/2; Thee Froggcrs 41; Rock Bottom 34 1/2; Friends 33; Bud Light 26. Womens High Game and Serie, - B Kirby 223-576; D Snyder 220-574; L. Bar­ num 202-544; M. Snyder 182-523; M. Simpson 169-469; L. Boze 151-417; C. Rosa 144-372; D Reeves 112-303; K. Becker 190; E Hammontrcc 182; C. Bar­ num 179; A Hubbell 178; V. McLeod 167; A. Churchill 149; B. Cantrell 144. Men, High Games and Serie, - J. Bar num 221-616; M. Snyder 203-599; A Thompson 211-551; S. Krallman 201-547; E Behmdt 197-545; D. Key 190-540; B Falconer 209-540; A. McBrian 187-523; J. James 224-513; M. Eaton 198-507; M Martin 209; B Hubbell 207; C Pennington 197; K. Hammontree 196, B. Allen 183; C. Shook. P2-B-CamreU 171 ... Thuraday Mixed King Pins 63 1/2; Oops 53; The Red Eyes 49; Varneys 49; Just us 43; Goor. Squad 41 1/2; Brown and Sons Excav. 40; Hastings Bowl 39; Question Marks 39; Middle Lak­ ers 34; Who, Up 12; Bull Dogs 11. Men's Good Games and Series - B. Kir­ by 243-642; C. Haywood 199-515; J. Hansen 198-505; T Peake 176-505; M Zimmerman 176-477; M Anderson 145­ 394; C. VanHoulcn 192; C Mugridge 147. Women's Good Games and Serie, - R Brown 141-354; H. Sen-ice 186; S. Brown 177; L. Jack-on 170; B Sexton 163; S. Tcunesser. 141; C. Lewis 128; D. Hansen 123 Friday Night Mi led look. Jackson 66-26; Viatec 57 I/2-34 1/2; Bad Habit It 57-35; Ten Pins 54-38; Four Cylinders 49 1/2-42 1/2; Brush Works 48-40; No Whiners 47-45; All Bui One 45­ 47; We Doni Care 45-47; Late Cotners 44­ 44; Beer Me 43 1/2-40 1/2; Head s Out 43­ 49; No Name Yet 40-52; Mercy 40-52; ram­ blers 37-55; Rocky 4 36-56; Teddy Bears 34 1/2-57 t/2; The Scouts 31-61. Ladies Good Games and Series - M Sears 188; A. Keillor 156; J. Lancaster 159; S. McKee 223-596; H. Service 187-511; S. Sanborn 257-567; K Hayden 155; S. Marsh 145; L. Gray 126; B Keeler 193; L. collected 2 blocks, because the parenu back us 100 percent," Rowland said. Lakewood leaped out to a 4-0 lead in the 31-minute first game and Eaton Rapids never got past four poinu, losing by 11. A Shellenbarger blast made it 4-0, another Shellenbarger kill later made it 9­ 3. a back set by Blough to Benschoter took the score to 10-3, a Benschoter block put the Lady Vikings in front 11-4, another spike by Benschoter gave Lakewood game point and a powerful spike by Shellenbarger gave the blue and white the first game victory. The second game which lasted 22 minutes, was a bit closer, but Lakewood still was never threatened. Ashley Frost's block put Rowland's squad ahead 3-0, a Frost ace later made it 8-2. a Blough pass to Shellenbarger produced some power at 9-2, a Benschoter kill put Lakewood one point from the win at 14-5 and an Eaton Rapids error, a few poinu later, made the win a reality, 15-9. The Lady Vikings are now 53-5 for the season. "The first game we played very well, but in the second we kind of got back and let Eaton Rapids play with us," Rowland said. "It's tough to play against a team that just stands and hits the ball." Fulconcr 201-519; L. Bamum 189; R. Lydy 178-485; G. Mcaney 195-494 Mens Good Games and Series - K. Ramey 169; C. Martin 214-585; S. Peabody 236-601; W Gillons 159; J. Jacobs 189; B. RuihrufT215; D. Tinkler 179; M. Kasinsky 213-568; D Marsh 192; C. Gray 195-542; B Keeler 199-553; W. Brodock 218-588. M Martin 193; R. Roush 195; J. Bartimus 202-550; K. Meaney 210-579; R. Ripley 222-570; E. Keeler 213- H. Pennington 207-562 Bowlerettes Hamilton Excavating 49.5-38.5; Cartton Center Bulldozing 47-41; Kent Oil Co. 43.5- 44.5; Bennett Industries 42.5-45.5; Hecker Agency 41-47; Railroad Street Mill 40.5- 47.5. Good Gaines and Series - E Ulrich 169-463: M Dull 149- L Elliston 244-651; L. Dawe t6M4or B.'Maker 180-438; S. Huvcr I42-37O. D Snyder 2Id-562. S. Dunham 171-459; C. Hurless 172-453. Saturday Majors Boss High Game and Series - J Buller 247-546; M. Sptdel 207-512; B. Kirby 198­ 507; P Henney 185-456; C. Purdum 179­ 461; N. Wnght 166-410; B. Ferris 150-399; J Smith 139-395; J. Shoebndgc 149-380. Bovs Good Game, - D. Eagle 157; B Roach 131; T Kirby 124; A. Winde, 120; D. Lusty 115. Giris High Games and Series - R.Pojha 136-329; M Butler 109-300 Girls Good Games - J Shoebndge 147; J Smith 116; D Wright 105. Tnesday Tries Cook Jackson 61-31; 3 Blind Mice 57­ 35; Needs Help 52-40; 3 Fates 48-44. Trou­ ble 45.5-46.5; Hastings Bowl 43-49; Jusl 4 Fun 42.5-49.5; Alley Gals 42 5-49.5; Looney Toons 39.5-52.5; Secbers Auto Body 29-63 High Games and Serie, - B. Brooks 194; S Zalewski 180-505; W Main 173; J. Davison 151; D. Seeber 166; S. Reid 150; B Newton 169; T. Pennington 176; S. McKee 207-531; L. trumblc 153; D. Hard­ ing 176; J. Conger 203; B Hayes 164; L Jill Benschoter (13) and Stephanie Maciasz team to make a block as the Lady Vikings sailed past the Greyhounds in a league match. Parchment pushes past Delton in KVA hoops basketball coach lint Ilogobootn1 said. They have a potency last Friday in a 65-48 Kalamazoo Valley Association win over Delton lot of weapons." Two of those weapon, are Jake Olmstead and Trey Zachery. Olmstead scored a game-high 24 poinu. including 9 from throe-point land. The Maiuwan transfer wax 7-for-9 from the free throw line during the 25-point Parchment proved iu Kellogg. Holding Delton lo just five points in the opening eight minutes and scoring 25 points in the second stanza. Parchment showed its skills on both ends of the floor. “I think they are one of the most dangerous teams in our league," Dellon Benefit hoop game March 13 The TumAround Center student, are staging a benefit basketball game on March 13 in the Hastings Middle School West Gym. Starting lime for the 5-00-5 game is 7 p.m. All of the proceeds from the ticket sales and concessions will go to helping to pay for the sponsors and lo help the school with funding for field trips, learning materials, possibly a new carpel and other things. The goal is to have a fun. fair game. Piter 201-534; P. Ramey 176; V. Green 164; N Hook 152; J. Rice 182; T Redman 213. Gat a in* Orel on this h^h-trritk location WAL-MART "He hit some tough shots," Hogoboom said. "(But) I thought (Regan) Doele did a nice job of defense on Olmstead." Zachery also tallied double digits, with 16 poinu. Parchment led at half 38-24 and extended iu lead out to 21 poinu, 57-36. Robert Boyle topped Delton with 15 poinu, and he also made a trifecta. Derek Stiles scored 10 and Sky Matteson 9. also for the Delton. On the boards. Parchment held a 40-31 advantage. Stites collected 7 caroms and Matteson 6 to lead the visitors. Parchment may have proved potent, but Delton also found some encouragement with iu overall effort. Hogoboom was especially pleased that his team committed just 12 turnovers. RNs/LPNs We currently have a full time day position opening and a part time afternoon position opening for RNs/LPNs. The full time position will be 10 days pc.' two week pay period with hours from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The part time position hours will be from 2.-00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m*, with varying days worked. Long term care experience would be a plus. We have excellent wages, benefits and working conditions. If interested in the opportunity to join a great team, submit your resume to: Director of Nursing ‘Qi'ornapple Sfi £Manor fjg 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings. MI 49058 for more information, call V01 273 4535 or vi$it our website <it www w*al nurt com/realty Wednesday P.M. Hair Care 56 1/2-31 1/2; Misfits 55-37; Eye and Ent 51 12-40 1/2; Nash Chiro 49 Sandm Night Mixed Thunder .Alley 50; All-4-Fun 50; Sunday Snoozers 48; 4 Horsemen 48. Double K's 47 I/?; Red Dog 47; Matrix 47; Lucky Frost, a sophomore, finished with 2 service aces, while Audra Love, a junior, Price Reduced Recreation Bowling League S3 The unusual has happened all three learns are tied with 20 points - Freeport Elevator. Hasting, Bowl, and Team #3. Good senes and games were S Anger 211-234-644; E. Jackson 226-598; T. Wieland 201-561; H. Wattles 211-572; K. Wanland 209-559; and M Martin 244-548 1/2-42 1/2; Nash -5" Plus 46-46; Seeber s Auto 46-46. R R St Mill 39 1/2-55 1/2; Mace's Ph. 39-49; Lifestyle, 38-54; Gir­ rbach s 35-57. High Games and Series - L. Elliston 200-527; R Murphy 186-520; K Becker 191-505. E. Ulnch 168-482. B Hathaway 191-519; S Pennington 179-499; E. Merecar 179-488; B Rohm 197-437; D Seeber 185-462. B Notre 161-435. T Chnsropher 182. B Estep 182; C Bishop 167. M Dull 166 ball together at a local institution. Rowland said their efforts have been extraordinary, but "nothing that we don’t expect them not to be able to do. "Sure it's commitment, but that's r NAME SIGNS 1 911 EMERGENCY! 2 Home Address Signs g REQUIRED by new 3 BARRY COUNTVORDINANCE 4 ■19.85 ea - 2 or more *17.95 ea. z 2 < Made while you wait - 5 minutes CaU «t Pick Up Private Drive - Private Road Signs "Any Name" Pvt Rd Signs Action Signs lacross from EW. Bliss' 1011 E. State St.. Hastings (616) 94.8-8618 « rm rra. 888-577-7446 private dkive signs DIRECTOR POSITION AVAILABLE The Middleville Housing Commission is look­ ing for an Executive Director to oversee opera­ tions A Lincoln Meadows Apartments. This is a part-time position, 25 hours per week, with flexible working hours. Salary would be nego­ tiable and commensurate with experience. Resumes must be submitted by February 18, 2000 and mailed to: Lincoln Meadow Apartments P.O. Box 310 Middleville, Michigan 49333 Windshield Replacement Burkey Sales & Service, Inc. $50.00 Off Deductibles ♦ Experienced Expert Installation ♦ Fast Friendly Service ♦ Direct Insurance Billing ♦ Highest Quality Glass and Materials ♦ Guaranteed Workmanship ♦ Free Mobile or Pickup and Delivery Call - 451 6-945-5085 218 N. Jefferson St. Downtown Hastings �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 17. 2000 Exchange Club Young Citizens of the Month named ot MleMgan FnXMa Court County o( Sorry pubucatioh or notice Dooodenta Eotato Fla Mo. 2000-23S04-SE Eatata of MICHAEL S. SCOBEY. Oaoaaaad SooW Sacurty No 3SS-72 7932 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your Hanoi In ma aaMa may ba boned or af­ fected by Ma haarmg. NOTICE A naartng wO ba bald on March a. 2000 at It 00 a.m. In ma probata courtroom. Haatmga. Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on ma pabbon of Spancar Jan Senbay raquaatmg Spancar Jan Scobey ba appomtad rapnatnlab i ol Mtahool S Scobay who brad al HOB Scum Par* Street. Haaanga. Michigan and who chad Jan 3. 2000. and JMannmallon of Creditor, of tha daoaaaad arc notated thaa M daana agaatal ma rente wB ba forever barred □more preceded lo me (propoeed) parecnal rep­ minus a or to bom the probate court and mo (propoeed) parecnal repreaentalivo wahfo 4 monma ol m* dale of rubkcolton ol tha nonce Notice a former gwen thal the e«a» w« men be auigned to entitled peroona appearfog of record February 14, 2000 Robert L Bymgton (P2T0211 222 Weal Apple Saael Haannga. Ml aaoesoou (Ott) gas-»SS7 Spancar Jbn Scobey 1132 Moy View Ortre Haaunga. Ml aooso (616)0464172 Bn 7) Nottw ot Safo Bo atfvtood that the mortgage made on No­ vember 10. 1988 by Donald J . SaNatuy and Twri F^atwy. as mortgagor, to FW Nabonai Bank at Michigan, as mortgagee, for the property com­ monly known aa 11 P*e Road. Dolton, Ml and iegaOy dooertbod as Townahip at Hope a parool of land in too Nortowoat 1/4 at Secbon 20. T2N. RSW. dooertood aa ptettod In too Rot of Diena Shores, aa recorded in Uber 5 of Plate of page 24 , in toe office ot toe Rogioter of Doede tor Barry County. Michigan, toonco South 1V East 33.00 toot to too oontortine of Guemaey Lake Rd. eaid oontortho afoo being too Eaat and Woot 1/4 lino ot said Section 20. thence North 89M5 Woot. along too Eaot and Woot 1/4 bno a dManco of 281.90 toot; thence North W Wool, 407.00 foot toonco South 89*45* Eaat. 281 50 foot to too Woot too ot afod Rko Road; toonco Souto 1*T. Eaat. along said Woot toe 374.00 foot to too point ot beginning. « in default The mortgage was recorded on December 17. 1986 In too office ot too rogiator of doodo for Barry County, Michigan. In book 681 on mortgagee on page 90. The amount claimed to bo duo and unpaid on too dale at tola notice la 927.896 90 in prtndpai and •1.067,80 m Moroot. No legal or oqutabfo pro­ ceeding has been instituted to recover toe debt, or ary part ot toe debt, secured by too mortgage, and the power of sale contained in too mortgage is now in effect by reason of too dofouK. Notice is now given that on March 17.2000, « 1 p.m.. at too front door ot too courthouse in too C8y of Hasbngs. Barry County. Michigan, there wB be offered for safe and ootd to toe higheat bid­ der. at pubic Mio. for toe purpoeo of satisfying the amounts duo and unpaid on the mortgage. togotoor w«h toe legal coots and charges of safe, including an attorney too at 8200 00 provided by law end in too mortgage, the lands and property mentioned above. The length of toe redemption period w« be 6 months from date ot sale. Dated: 1-2*00 By. Mortgagee Joseph L Zande (P57845) P.O. Box 4010 East Lanomg. Mi 4M26 <517)333-7716 (2-24) Central Elementary's Young Citizens of tha Month for February, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Rachael Her, Erika Wood and Tarn Totten, with teacher Melissa Daniels. Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for February, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Bradley Horton and Kara Snider, shown with teacher Jane Merritt. Farren Gibton, selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings aa Young Citizen of the Month for February at St Rote School, is shown here with Amanda Mueller, shown here with teacher Eleanor Vonk, ia Young CHzsn of the Month tor February from Pleat­ antview Elementary School. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for February are Katee Lydy and Dana ShNng. with teacher Alice Gergen. HOM TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE Of ADOPTION Of ORDINANCE TO: THE RES0ENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, IBCHKMN, AND ANY OTHER SfTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE toot toe Mowing B a summery of an Ordnance, being Ordnence No. 42. which wee adopted by the Township Board of Hope Township al a meoOng held on February 14.2000. Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors tor February •rem the Exchange Club of Hastings are Dani Hodges, Kevin Dickinson, Exchange Club President John Johnston, Dustin Tetyeira, Nkki Meredith and Collin Kaiser. Missing from the photo Is Heather Carrot. Star Elementary's Young Citizen of the Month for February Is Amanda Thomas, shown here with teacher Julie Carlson. gCTON L AMWBWWT OF SSCTMN 2.1, Thia SocBon amende Secbon 2.1 of tie Hope Tow-whip Zoning Ordnance 00 an lo amend the (Mnatane of "DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY". "DWELLING. TWO-FAMILY", "DWELLING. MULTIPLE-FAMILY". "DWELLING UNIT". "FAMILY". "MOBILE HOME" and "STRUCTURE". SECTION «. aMFNfWWT OF BfFTIONS 17.1J AND 18.1 A- This Secbon amend) Sections 17.1.B and 18.1A of too Hope Zoning Ordnance io read "one aingte-tamdy dwaffing on each parcel (tat)." SECTION BL «MFNnMFMT OF BFCT1ON 18,1, This Secbon amende Secbon 19.1 of tw Hope Zoning Ordnance co as to amend Subsection A lo add reference to Sec­ tion 18.1A and to deleto the eiiMng Ouboecilon B, and reJeOer the subsequent tubseciions accorofn-giv 8ECT1ON IV. AMFNPMFNT OF SFCTWN 8 2 C Thia Section amende Section 82.C of the Hope Township Zoning Ordnance pertaining to establishing the mini­ mum saffieck requirements lor lawM nonconforming lots of record BECTON V. AMFMnMFNT OF 8FCTOM IIS A This Secbon amends Secbon 11 SA of the Hope Township Zoning Ordnance pertaining to establishing toe mini­ mum buSdng setback requirements tor lots abutting a lake, stream, pond, or marsh. SECTOR VI RFPFAI OF BFCTION 14 7 R This Section repeals Secbon 142.B of cw nope lownarap xoreng urus nance 8FCTON YE AMFNnMFNT OF BfFnflN 17.1 A- This Secbon amende Secbon 17.1 A of tw Hope Township Zoning Ordnance so as to impose minimum tat area re­ quirements tor the keeping of horses, cows, swine, sheep, goets. kames, oatnehes or other anSnato of comparabis size (other than dogs). ■FOnON «■ SEVERABILITY. The provietons of this Ordnance era eeverabte SECTION DL EFFECTIVE DATE A REPEAL OF CONFUCONQ OROHANCES. Thio Ordnance she! take sflocl eight (8) days Mowing Its pubScebon after adoption. AS Ordnances or ports of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE mat the tu» text ol the Ordinance has boon pooled in toe Office of toe Hope TownsNp Cler* at toe address oat lotto below and toot copier of too Ordnance may be purchased or napoded al toe office ol toe Hope Township Cler* during regular bueeiOM hour* of regular working days Mowing toe date o< toe Dubkcation Sytuia Forster. Cler* HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 South M-43 Highway Haatmga. Ml 49068 (816) 948-2484 FORECLOSED HOMES Low or SO Down! Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Rape/attack prevention workshop reset The rape/attack prevention workshop for women previously scheduled for Feb. 12 will now be held on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The class will be held at KCC Fehsenfeld Center located at 2950 M-179 Highway in Hastings Everyone can learn how to protect them­ selves, especially women who are at a dis­ advantage due to size and strength. In this hands-on workshop, they will learn tech­ niques of avoidance and escape. Through the use of martial arts, they will focus on mental and physical awareness. Participants do not need prior martial arts experience nor extensive physical training to take this class. Everyone of all ages can enroll in the class, especially grandmothers, mothers and daughters. The cost of the workshop is $12. To reg­ ister. call KCC at 948-9500 and ask for course number WOSH 82L-38. The class will run with six or more participants. Financing available! Local Listings, 1-800-501-1777 extS224 The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applica­ tions from interested citizens to fill ■ vacant farm on the Parks ft Recreation Commission. Appli­ cations may ba obtained at the County Administration office on tha 3rd floor of tha courthouse and must be returned by February 22nd. _____ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 17, 2000 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES OhituMies Maurice J. Smith Pauline D. Milner HASTINGS - Mr. Maurice J. Smith, age 85. of Hastings, passed away Friday. February II, 2000 at Michigan Veterans Home in Grand Rapids. He was bom on May 6, 1914 in Bumipc, the son of Albert and Jennie HASTINGS - Mrs. Pauline D. Milner, age 87, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. She was born on May 13, 1912 in Hickman County, Kentucky, the daughter of William & Radic (Kaier) Davis. Pauline married Ollie Reeves Milner on August 15, 1933. She was an elementary school teacher for 30 years in the Kentucky school (Walcott) Smith. Mr. Smith graduated from Byron Center High School in 1934. He married Esther Kaechelc on May 26, 1935 Mr. Smith served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1945 where he received many medals and ribbons as well as the Purple Heart He worked at Clark Equipment for many years, retiring in 1973. He also owned a deli in Muskegon for four years Mr. Smith enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating. He was a life member of the VFW and a member of the Disabled American Veterans Association, the First Baptist Church in Hastings, and was superintendent of Sunday school and worked with the youth. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Esther Smith of Hastings; one son, Douglas (Diane) Smith of Hastings, six grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Tuesday. February 15, 2000 at the Hastings First Baptist Church. Pastor Jim Houseman and Pastor Dan Currie officiated Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery with full military honors. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. system. Pauline was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hastings, the D.A.R., the Hastings Women's Club, and the Eiderbloom Club in Paducah, Kentucky. She loved flowers, gardening, and was a volunteer for the hospital and the Barclay Museum in Kentucky. Pauline is survived by a daughter. Lavinia Carolyn (Jack) Kineman of Hastings; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brothers. Jesse Davis of South Fulton, Tennessee, M.L. Davis of Clinton, Kentucky, and William Davis of Murray, Kentucky; also, several nieces & nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Milner will be held on Friday. February 18. 2000 at 9:00 A.M. at the Roth Funeral Chapel in Paducah, Kentucky Burial will be at Clinton Cemetery in Clinton, Kentucky. Local arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. William J. Vorva Howard I. Proctor KALAMAZOO - Mr. William J. Vorva, of Kalamazoo, and formerly of FREEPORT - Mr. Howard I. Proctor, age 91, of Freeport, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2000 at his residence. He was bom on May 6, 1908 in Burwell, Nebraska, the son of Ira & Viola (Todd) Proctor. Mr. Proctor was raised in Nebraska and attended schools there. He married Mabie I. Cass on May 2, 1930 and they moved to their present farm house on Sirson Road in 1943. Mr. Proctor's employement included: Bradford White Corporation in Middleville for 22 years, retiring in 1971. He was also engaged in farming and beekeeping. He was a member of the Middleville Wesley an Church. Mr. Proctor was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Roger and Neil Proctor. He is survived by his wife, Mabie; two sons, Seth (Joan) Proctor of Frankfort. Kentucky, and Norman Proctor of Hastings; daughter. Lois (Gilbert) Preston of R. Myers, Florida; seven grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 12, 2000 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Mark Patchett officiated. Burial was at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Middleville Wesleyan Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Delton, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2000 in Kalamazoo. He was bom in Dillon, Ohio on January 25. 1914, the son of Valentine and Julia (Jabowski) Vorva. Mr. Vorva was an employee of Monsanto Corporation for many years and was an avid fisherman, hunter and woodworker. In 1932 be married Ruth Shannon and she preceded him in death in 1989. He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Ribby); children, Robert (Pauline) Vorva of Kalamazoo. Ruth A. (Donald) Shoup of Delton, Gerald Vorva of Kalamazoo, Regis (Ellen) Vorva of Kalamazoo; step-children, Brenda (Pat) McNally of Greensboro, Kentucky, Sharon (Red) Holland of Kalamazoo, Al (Cheri) Finkbiner of Grand Junction, Wayne (Birdie) Finkbiner of Welleston, Nina Scott of Kalamazoo, Shelia (Steve) Baker of Kalamazoo, Bartlett (Sue) Finkbiner of Seattle, Washington, and Wiley (Sigerd) Finkbiner of Kentucky; 22 grandchildren; 49 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; 17 step-grandchildren; and 17 step-great grandchildren; a sister, Wilma Steffel of Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday. February 14, 2000 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton with Father Richard Valls as celebrant Interment was in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. the Elizabeth E (Liz) Power Georgia A. Campbell HASTINGS - Mrs. Elizabeth E. (Liz) Power, age 61. of Hastings, passed away Thursday. February 10, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom on July 5, 1938 in St. Joseph. Missouri, the daughter of Milliard H. and Beatrice C. (Vincent) Ellis. Liz graduated in 1956 from Kalamazoo Centra] High School, and attended Western University for two years. PORTLAND - Mrs. Georgia A. Campbell, age 63. of Portland, and She was the secretary for the family home based fund raising business for many years, and was currently working for Bradford White Corporation in Middleville. Liz enjoyed playing golf, crossword puzzles, and being with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Liz is survived by two sons, David Wayne Power of Grand Rapids, and Michael Mark Power of Hastings; daughter. Pamela Jo (Russell Jay) Katje of Hastings; grandsons, Jonathan Wayne Katje, and Christopher Jay Katje both of Hastings; brother. John (Joan) Ellis of Pittsburg. Pennsylvania, one nephew, Vincent Ellis of Virginia. Funeral services were held on Monday, February 14, 2000 at the Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings. Reverend Larry E. Hubfcy offici?'ed. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery Manorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. the formerly of Woodland, went to be with her Lord Tuesday morning, February 15. 2000 She was the daughter of George and Clara (Taylor) Varney. Georgia was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Jamie Lynn Birney. She is survived by her husband. Leon; her children. Robert Jordan and Kathryn (Mark) Bitney. her grandchildren. Travis and Katelyn Bitney; her stepchildren. Michael (Marsha) Campbell and Debra Held; her step-grandchildren. Christopher. Richard, and Michelle Held. Greg and Paul Campbell. Kelli Lynn and Anisa Kiger; three step-great grandchildren; her sisters, Virginia (Orville) Decker. Dorothy (Ross) Krebs. Mary Norris; her sisters-in-law, Clara Buitenwen and Patricia Cleargood; and many nieces and nephews, and loving fnends. Visitation will be held on Thursday. February 17. 2000 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa Funeral Services will be held on Friday. February 18. 2000 at 11:00 A M. al Koops Funeral Chapel with her nephew. Pastor Joseph Graybill of the United Methodist Church of Leland, officiating Burial will be in Woodland Memorial Park­ Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Mid-Michi.tan Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Don Phillips, a married man. and Janet Phillips, his wife, (original mortgagors) to First Alliance Mort­ gage Company. Mortgagee, dated April 21.1998. and recorded on June 22. 1996 in Document No 1013905, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION as assignee by an assignment dated April 24 1998. which was recorded on February 11.1999. m Document No. 1025060, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHT AND 67/100 dollars ($25,808.67) rduding interest at 17.600% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said modgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of .nem, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, Ml at 1:00 p.m., on March 16. 2000. Said premises we situated n TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing North 86 Degrees East 500 feet from a point 800 feet South of the West 1/4 post of Section 21. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, thence North 86 degrees East 50 feet, thence South 4 degrees East 50 feet, thence Southwest­ erly 60 1/2 feet, thence North 4 degrees West 85 feet to the beginning Together with use of lake shore and drive to main road in common with other owners. Also. Commencing North 66 de­ grees East 600 feet from a point 800 feet South of the West 1/4 post of Secbon 21. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, thence South 86 degrees West 50 feef, thence South 4 degrees East 5C teef. thence Northeasterly to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date o’ such gate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated February 3, 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593 1302 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie #990910653 Tigers (3/2) NOTICE Of MQflTGAQk FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. I* ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT * DEBT AHO ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE Default having been made in ma conations ol _. real estate mortgage made by John Edwm Jay Holden and Kame vie L Holden, huaband and wke. of 14950 Waubeeoon. BeSevue. Mcmgan SE. Grand Has**. MU**an49507. dated June 12. 1*07 and recorded on July *. 1997 in Uber 701. Page 310 d tie Barry County Regale. of Deeds, and upon which there is now darned lo be due tor prineqial and interest the sum ot Twenty Three Thousand Two Hundred Forty Three Dollar, and Sixty Four Caras (*23.243 64) and no suit or proceedings al law having been in- stauted to recover the said data or any part thereof NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue ol the power of safe contained m the mortgage, and me statute in such case made and provided, on March 9. 2000 at 100 pm ma undersigned wte set al me East door of me Barry County Butdaig. 220 w. Slate Street. HaaKnge. Michigan, that be­ ing me piece ol holding me Ctoit Cour: for me County ol Berry, al puttee venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of sausfymg the amounts due and unpaid upon seal Mortgage, together wth me legal teas and charges of the safe. In­ eluding attorney's fees allowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located in Barry County. Michigan and which are deecttied ee lollows: A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the South­ east 1/4 of SeCion 26, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as commencing at the South­ east corner of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26; thence North 100 feet for piace of beginning; thence North 200 feet; thence West 120 feet; thence South 200 feet; thence East 120 feet to the place of beginning. which has an address of 14950 Waubascon. BeHevue, Michigan 49201 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern. S.E. Grand Rapris. Ml 49507 Dated: January 24. 2000 Drafted by: Wiiharn M. Azkoui (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N.W.. Ste. 111-A Grand Rapris Ml 49503 r •) 458-1315 (2/24) VISIT US on the NET with up to the moment information on news items. Log on at Jadnews.com NQIIC£_QE±2B£GLQSUBE ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Feb. 1,2000 at 7:30 p.m. Ail board members and 10 others present Dept reports and correspondence received Reviewed gypsy moth spray program Approved final firehaH aodtion txli Rejected any charges for regulating use of township hall. Approved road projects Bitts read and approved Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by; John Gates. Supervisor (2/17) Mortgage Sate RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in the conditions ot a mortgage made by EDMOND B. VISE, to WOODHAMS MORTGAGE CORPORATION, a Michigan corporation. 4415 Duka Street. Kalama­ zoo. Ml 49008, dated March 31, 1995. and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on Apri 6.1995. in Uber 627 at Pago 927 Said mortgage was assigned to GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES. INC. 625 Maryville Centre Drive, St. Louis. MO 63141. by mesne as­ signments dated April 29.1996 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on May 7, ' 1996 in Uber 659 at Page 707. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to dedare the en­ tire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. A! the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest, at the rate of 9.000% per annum on said mortgage the sum of FIFTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED ELEVEN AND 73/100 DOLLARS ($53,811.73) No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or anv oart thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage and all legal costs, charges, and ex­ penses. including attorney's fees Mowed by tew, said mortgage wB be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, the piace of holding the Circuit Court within the County at Barry. City o* Hastings on Thurs­ days. March 23. 2000, at 1 DO pm. local time Pursuant to Public Act No. 104. Public Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A324O(3)) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the foredoeure sale unless determined abandoned m ac­ cordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate The premises covered by said mortgage is sit­ uated in the Township of Johnstown. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and more fu«y describe; i as: LOTS 30 AND 31 OF OAKGROVE #2. AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED iN LIBER 3 QF PLATS. PAGE 56. ITEM NO. 06-109-130-021­ 00. GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES. INC Assignee of Mortgagee. Dated: February 10.2000 James W. Batchelor (P25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Suite 411-S Waters Building 161 Ottawa Avenue. N W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 MtgSaM (3/9) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice ts hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing tor the to»owmg Special Use Permks CASE NO. SP. 4-2000 • DC. Berry, (w*cant) LOCATION: Al 10677 Jones Rd. on the North side between Wing Rd. and the County line in Sec. 25. Assyria Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a dog kennel. CASE NO. SP 5-2000 • MIOP. Inc.. (***■ cent), Elizabeth J. Sinclair, (property owner). LOCATION: On the Weet stoe of S M-37 Hwy. between Tebo and Maple Grove Rds. in Sec. 21. Baltimore Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit to erect a 250 ft. high mufti-earner co-locatabte tetecomn^ucations tower. CASE NO SP. 6-2000 - MIOP. Inc., (applicant). Lome® S. and Clara A. Mahmat, (property ovmers). LOCATION: On the East side of S M-37 Hwy between Min Lake Rd. and Culver Rd. m Sec. 21. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a speaal use permit to erect a 250 ft. high muto-canw co-tocatabie telecommunications tower. • CASE NO. SP. 7-2000 - Thomas C Btocher, (applicant), Roger Flanigan, (property owner) LOCATION: At 7340 Devenport Rd. on the North side between Wellman and Woodland Rds in Sec. 33. Woodland Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for snmediate family supplemental housing for a health impaired family member MEETING DATE February 28. 2000 TIME 7:30 p.m. PLACE Community Room m the Courts and Law BuSdmg at 220 West Court St. Hasbngs, Michigan. Site inspections of the above described prop­ erties will be completed by the Planning Commis­ sion members the day of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal enner verbally or in writing will be givrr. the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written re­ sponse may be mailed to the address listed be­ low or faxed to 616-948-4820 The special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W State St, Hastings. Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m to 5 p m (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 tor further In­ formation. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers fo? the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meetmg'bearrig upon, ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabdtbes requiring auxiliary aids of services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the foltowing: Michael Brown. County Admnistrator. 220 W State Street. Hast mgs. Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Debbte S Smith, Barry County Clerk (2/17) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default having been made m the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Derrelt L and Luanna M Myfand. husband and wife, of 10955 Boulter Road Delton Michigan 49046 to CON­ SECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION F/K/A GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION, a Michigan Corporation, of 2505 East Pans. S E . Suite 200. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546 dated July 10. 1997. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County ot Barry, m the State ot Michigan on July 18. 1997. m Uber 702. Page(s) 100, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $99,172.28. and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained m said Mort­ gage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE. Notice ts hereby given that on March 9. 2000. at 2:00 p.m. on the steps of the Courthouse m the City of Hastings, that be­ ing the place lor holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at pubhc sate, lor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and un­ paid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.23 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees. &K1 any taxes and insurance that said Mort­ gagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation FKA Green Tree Financial Servicmg Corporation, does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; said premises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows. town COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF SECTION 33. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST THENCE NORTH 00 DE­ GREES 27' OF WEST ON THE WEST SEC­ TION LINE 1320 99 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION. THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 00 DE­ GREES 27' Or WEST ON THE WEST SEC­ TION LINE 693 42 FEET TO THE CENTER­ LINE OF BOULTER ROAD; THENCE EAST­ ERLY ON THE CENTERLINE OF SAID ROAD 230 76 FEET. BEING THE ARC OF CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF 739 78 FEET TO THE FAR END OF A CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 78 DEGREES 43' 5r EAST 229 83 FEET. THENCE ON SAID CEN­ TERLINE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 4T 4T EAST 208 35 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 0C DE­ GREES 27' or EAST. 573 13 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 31' 54’ WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION. 420 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT-OFWAY OVER THE NORTHERLY 33 FEET 1HEREOF FOR BOULTER ROAD The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of sate unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date ot sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgagee'* ........ BRANOT. FISHER. ALWARO * ROY. PC BY DONALD A BRANDT (P30HB) Attorney, lor Uongags, 401 Munun. Awnu,. PO Box 5*17 Tmrw C(y. Mctegw 49696-5817 (231)9414660 DMd Januiry 19. 2000 (2/241 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AH Countie,) Detroll Lttgal Npm, 140* Atten Road, Mi ■. Tro,. Ml 4*0*3-4003 W«yne. OTOdand, and Macomb CounUaa • Phone (248) 577-6100 THIS BAN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMATION OBTAWCO WKL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Oeiaia hexing bean made kt the torca end condMone o< e certexi morlgege mode by Rcherd L. Stemm. Jr., e an­ gie men ot Berry County. Metugen. Mongegor k> GroM Lokae Bencorp Mongegee deled the 17» dey ol Merch. A O 1997. and recorded in die ol- *ce Id me Regroer ol Doede, tor me Carty Berry end Stole ol MeMgen. on me 21« dey ol April. AD 1997. in Uber 691 ol Bony Recorde. on page 820. When ud mortgage we, mereeRer on. to-wit me 2nd day ol September. AD 1999. assigned lo Mongage Electronic Regairetion Systems Inc. mm mesne essignmarts end sub­ mitted tor recorOng on Jonuary 13m, 2000 in me olfce ol Regnter ot Deede tor sold Carty ot Berry Recorde. on which mortgage there is Owned tobedue. eimedoteolmis rrtea. tor pnnapel end iniereN. me eum ol *35.199 40 And no su« or proceeding, el law a n equay having been instituted to recover me debt se­ cured by seto mortgage or any pen mereoi Now. thereof by virtue ol me power of Bate contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the Slate of Michigan in Buch ceae made and pro­ vided. notice a hereby given that on Thuraday. me 2nd dey ol March. A D. 2000. el 10C p m o'­ clock said mortgage wil be torodooed by a stew at puttee auction, io me Nghesl Udder. M me Barry Carty Courthouse n Hastings. Ml. Barry Carty. Michigan, of me premises deserted In set mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amort due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with me rteresl thereon at eight port five zero per cent (8 50%) per anrxxn and al legal costs, charges and expenses. Inciudmglhe attorney lees slowed by law. and also any eum or sum which may be pato by the un­ dersigned. necessary to protect rts merest ki the premises When sad premises are described as kteews AB that certain piece or parcel ol land sit­ uate m me City ot Haskngs. n the Carty of Barty and State of Michigan and deecnbed as lol- lows.lo wk . BEGINNING IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST IM OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 14. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST THENCE EAST ALONG SOUTHLINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST IM APPROXIMATELY 10 ROOS TO CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAD AS POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION. 660 FEET THENCE NORTHERLY 165 FEET. THENCE WESTERLY 460 FEET. THENCE NORTH 45 FEET THENCE WESTERLY 200 FEET TO THE CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAD: THENCE SOUTHERLY 210 FEET ALONG THE CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAD TO A PONT OF BEGINNING Tax © 08-007-014-002-05 The redemption penod shall bo six months tram me dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL600 3241a. m which case me redemption penod shall be 30 days from me date ot such sale . Dated January 27. 2000 WELTMAN. WEINBERG A RES CO . LP A By Darnel E Best(PS850l) Attorney tor Assignee ol Mortgagee (2/24) �Page 18 - Tha Hastings Banner - 'hursday, February 17, 2000 A 38-year-old Middleville woman was sentenced to spend one to two yean in prison and to pay $3,948 restitution on her third conviction of probation violation in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday. Laurie Lynn Watters was serving proba­ tion as part of her sentence for a 1998 con­ viction of committing welfare fraud It came out in court at that time that Watters has a drug addiction and that she failed at inpatient treatment programs. "It’s a difficult situation," said Prosecutor Dale Crowley. The primary focus would be to seek restitution in a case like this but • Harold Keith Richards, 43, of Kent­ wood. pleaded not guilty when be was ar­ raigned on one count of operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor (OU1L) causing death. Richards was driving a car on Oct. 3, 1999, on South M-37 that crashed into a with repeated violations of probation. I don't know what else the court can do." But according to defense attorney Michael McPhillips, Watters had wanted to continue on probation. "I think Laurie is a tragic person on some ways." said McPhillips. "She’s ex­ tremely emotional and is prone to quick and rash decisions that are not always in her best interest." Waners violated probation by failing to report to her probation agent on at least two occasions. "I admit I should have reported." said a tearful Watters. "I’ve had a difficult time with transportation. 1 know there are other ways. I guess I just stuck myself in a little comer. 1 guess it was my responsibility." "It’s a difficult and sad situation for ev­ eryone here." said Judge James Fisher. "You failed to comply with the most basic rules of probation. We don't even know where you ve been. I have no choice other than to consider a prison sentence." In other court business Thursday: Police on the alert for ‘RAVE’ party J-Ad Graphics News Service Local police are on the alert since an un­ derground music party in Wayland that turned violent Saturday was advertised to take place next in Hastings April 22, ac­ cording to Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver. The Hastings party was posted on an In­ ternet website, which is used to draw up­ wards of SOO people to such parties, though the addresses are not made available until shortly before the party is set to be­ gin, said Sarver. At the Wayland RAVE, police were un­ aware of the party’s location until they re­ ceived a report that a man had struck a woman in the head with a shovel. As police arrived, party goers fled in their vehicles on a two-track which they used as an entrance to the U.S. 131 ex­ According to the Michigan Stale Police, drugs such as ecstasy, crack cocaine and marijuana, along with other substances, were seized from the house where the party was held. Sarver has been monitoring the website since learning of the intended Hastings event, but site has since been removed. "We have a couple of theories." said Sarver. "If it's truly to be held inside the city, it would probably be short lived be­ cause it would be a noise violation." Sarver said he believes it is more likely the event is set for somewhere outside the city limits, where no noise ordinance ex­ ists. "Parties are not against the law unless its under the pretext of underage drinking and drug use," said Sarver. "Parties are not against the law and we don't want to try and stop them. It's when they become noisy or involve underage drinking and drugs when they become a problem " Sarver said he read a posting on the RAVE site that tried to discourage people I R I I WTH 500 7JO. 140 TU1210 Z30 5 00 7JO 9 40 MMTBYW(PG-i3) W.TH4JO T-GO.S OO DETECTIVE-PRIVATE In­ vestigator Trainees Good wages 616-482-1037 TUtZ00.4P0.S45 *20 COUPOH- INTERNET COMPANY looking for people to promote personal websites. Huge poten­ tial growth, no background needed, will train. 616-945-5381 or visit www.skynary.com/ rjordan/go 1-800­ ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary- Cail Delta Homes, 1-866-968-7376, FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments^ less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-806-968-7376. t NEWER 4 BEDROOMS, 2-1/ 2 baths, open floor plan, large rooms, dishv a«her. ceiling fans. Stove A fnd;?e stay. In Meadow Stone Park >48-2'488. on five year* probation on his conviction of delivery and manufacture of marijuana. He was also ordered to pay $5,000 costs, a $2,000 fine and a $150 forensic fund fee. Smith also forfeited $18,000 to local au­ thorities as the result of an Aug. 28 raid on his Oak Road home where officers found 107 mature marijuana plants growing. "My client is 55 years old and this is his second criminal offense in this county other than drunk driving," said defense at­ • Vanessa Stone plead“1 guilty to one count of probation violation for changing her residence without permission and miss­ ing school on Jan. 14,21 and 28. A second probation violation petition charging that she failed to report to her probation agent between Jan. S and Jan. 24 was dismissed in exchange for her guilty pica. She will be sentenced on the conviction today (Feb. 17) at 8:15 a.m. PROTEST, cont. from page 3 HASTINGS 4 Will move if necessary 672-9604 • Stanley Scott Smith, 55, of Delton was sentenced to six months in jail, which he will not have to serve if he is successful goers to "take *E* and lay back and relax." Sarver suspects *E' is a reference to the illegal drug commonly called "Ecstasy." He now has since added the site lo his list of favorites so he can continue to monitor situation, he said. The Barry County Sheriffs Department and the Hastings Post of the Michigan Slate Police is also aware of lhe possibility of a local RAVE party. "We are aware of it and will be monitor­ ing the situation," said Trooper Sandra Larsen. that." "The public appearance of wrongdoing may be as injurious to governmental repu­ tation as actual misconduc* In other words, if it looks like there’s a problem, there's a problem. That's what the attorneys stressed pressway. and both of them indicated that they had AH available police units, including two won cases as a result of conflicts of interest from the Barry County Sheriff’s Depart­ in the planning and zoning venue," Mc­ ment and two from the Hastings Post of Manus said. the Michigan State Police, were sent to the MacKenzie said in the past some of his scene to assist the Allegan County and from drinking but instead, encouraged party neighbors had asked him to speak on their State Police units. behalf a! Planning Commission meetings. If his neighbors ask him to speak again for them sometime in the future, he asked McManus if the meeting would be ad­ journed if he showed up. Prior to agreeing to further research. McManus said. "I think that should be done, yes." "I think if you do that we will find out if this is the law because I will pursue all lawful means available to me to get a determmatiot on that," MacKenzie said. "I don't see an attorney general’s opinion here. IF YOU’VE GOT THE LANDtr*1 doa‘l ■ sUlc 1 “4 006 CAWt HASTINGS -MREA DAYCARE has immediate * ' case... I don’t see anything substantial to opening! for I infant. 948-3159 back up what you’re saying here. 1 don’t License 6DF080083590. Better Choice Homes of think, unless you can deliver something to me to prove otherwise, that I gave up my EAT ALL DAY A MELT rights as a citizen to attend these open CENTRAL BARRY AWAY! Money back fuarxnFOR RENT: 2 plus bedroom, meetings when I became a county commis­ COUNTY BASED SNOW tee. FREE newer home in the country. T-K sioner. REMOVAL A lawn mainteschools, 2 car garage, central air, "People who elected me certainly want or 616-367-9224. nance business for sale. Send fenced yard, $700 per month. 2­ inquiries to: P.O. Box 356, me to be their advocate in certain cases... I 3 persons only. Leave name A Delton. Ml. 49046. 60 customnumber at 616-948-2093. will not stop doing that. You have given en with multi-scrvice.________ me no reason to stop, at this point. If we CIVIL WAR COLT 44 Me FORSALF* 3 bedroom* modu­ have to test this, I will be very willing to lar home ua full basement. 10 test it," MacKenzie said. HOME OWNERS! Credit acres, barn w/box stalls for "I'm going to do some digging (into the problems? We can help! Debt horses. Hastings schools, consolidation, income property, issue) myself," McManus said, "because as $99,000. Call between 5-8pm, home improvement, quick clos­ 948-9736____________________ planning director Fm not going to lead this ings. Call 7 dayiMn Allied county into a scries of court cases as a re­ FORECLOSED HOMES! Mcrtgje Capital Corp 1-800sult of public conflicts of interest.. This LOW OR $• DOWN! Gov’t A Bank Repos being sold now! Fi­ board has the authority to appoint members nancing available! Local listings. of the (planning) commission. They should 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5225. be very confident that those members are PIANO TUNING, repairing, 1998 BLACK PONTIAC working on their behalf. rebuilding. Esmnates. Jm Mix GRAND AM GT: I owner, in "In fact in the planning commission Piano Service. Steven Jewell, excellent condition. Power scats registered tuner, technician as­ case, you ultimately have the choice, espe­ A windows. Cniise control - air, USE YOUR INCOME TAX sistant. Cal! 945-9888 keyless remote entry . Sunroof & cially in rezoning cases, where you make REFUND for low down pay­ CD player. 65,000miles. Asking the (final) decision, so to show up at a ment on a new home: $750 down REMODEL ING/NEW CON­ $14,295 OBO 616-891-7874. on a 1200 sq. ft home; $1,000 STRUCTION: Al phases, admeeting and then to make the decision after down on a 1300 sq. ft. home; maybe a comment had been made could $2,000 down on a 2000 «q. ft lead to a conflict of interest*! win look into home. Call New Tradition Homes MENTAL HEALTH CLINI­ this further as well," McManus said. for more details at 1-616-945­ CIAN: A full-time position ex­ "If there is not (convincing legal docu­ 0000 or 1-888-538-8900 HANDYMAN SERVICES, ists for a limited licensed psy­ mentation), I think I have my full rights as RESPONSIBLE: “LOW chologist or CS W with pre nous REPO HOME LOCATED IN a citizen to attend an open meeting," RATES" HOME REPAIR group therapy and crisis stabili­ HASTINGS: 1997 Dutch AND HOME REMODELING zation experience. The ability to 28x70, was $55,900, now re­ MacKenzie said. "I don't think you have PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ work independently and as a duced to $45,900, BANK any right under the Open Meetings Act to MATES!' CALL 616-948­ member of an interdisciplinary NEEDS TO MOVE! Call New bar me or to bar my speaking. You talk 4093. team is necessary. The availabil­ Tradition Homes for more de­ about conflict of interest, I think I'm in a tails at (616)-945-0000or 1-888­ ity to work evenings is required. position to judge my conflict of interest Send resume to Barry County 538-8900 Community Mental Health Ser­ better than you are. I don’t think it’s fair for 1998 REPO, 28x44 Skyline, vices. 915 West Green Street, you to judge any conflict of interest in ad­ $31.500.3 bed, 2 bath, low down Hastings. Michigan 49058. No vance," MacKenzie said. payment. Call New Tradition I3< TVffJ phone calls. EOfc-____________ Homes for more details at (616)­ Pointing to the word "undue" in the 945-0000 or 1-888-538-8900 CASE MANAGER POSI­ memo, MacKenzie said "undue means unTION: This position provides REPO: MUST SELL will look just, illegal. No amount of political pres­ the opportunity to work within a at any offer, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. sure in my opinion can be an undue influ­ growing mental health agency to Will move if necessary. 1-800­ serve the developmentally dis­ ence (in this case). That is our government, 672-9604. abled and mentally ill popula­ that is our system, our representative tions. The position requires cre­ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ democracy... ativity and flexibility as well as ERS: Wc represent several "I agree with everything Jeff just said, the ability to function in a team banks, they are eager to sell everything," said Herrington, who recently atmosphere. Applicants must homes they have repossessed. possess a bachelors degree in appeared before the ZBA when he felt a No application fee if you men­ human services (i.e. social wort, tion this 1-800-672-9604 constituent had a "just case"... Before we psychology) Responsibilities carry this any further, I want to see further ABANDONED REPO - Bank include: outreach, refenal, coun­ research into this. I think you cannot bar needs someone to assume pay­ seling of clients and their fami­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. me as a citizen or as an elected official lies. supervision of persons in community settings, liaision with licensing agencies, and mainte­ nance of records A car is re­ quired. Send resume to Barry County Community Mental Health Services. 915 West Green Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. No phone calls EOE car and killed Joseph Eric Bowers. A pretrial hearing was scheduled for Feb. 24 at 8:15 a.m. torney David Gilbert. "As far as this of­ fense, he does not deny it was his or that he was growing ft." "It looks to me tike you are a very capa­ ble person and if you would focus your en­ ergies in a different direction, you could have a better life for yourself," said Judge James Fisher to Smith. "This has been an expensive mistake." Fisher agreed to a short jail sentence and a long probationary period, "because I think it would be better for you to have these rules to follow." from ZBA meetings." "The intent here isn't to get into a war with the commissioners... This is an area of interest. 1 think it needs further study." McManus said. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said McManus brought up a good point that the people appointed by the County Board to positions on the ZBA and Planning Com­ mission "should be representing us and ba­ sically our thoughts as well." The memo also said that county com­ missioners "have agreed that it is for the best." but no official county board action has been taken on the content of the memo. Burglaries investigated in Hastings HASTINGS - Burglaries at a Hastings apartment, of a vehicle and of the downtown True Value Hardware store last weekend are being investigated by the Hastings City Police Department Police were first called to the 200 block of East Mill Street at 9:30 a_m. Feb. 12, when a resident reported an attempted break-in of her apartment The resident found a gouge in her door, but nothing was reported to be missing from rhe home. At 6:15 a.m. on Feb. 13. a citizen reported that his pickup truck had been broken into and various items were missing. Police later were called to the hardware store at 10 a.m. when a citizen noticed the rear door was smashed and the cash register and ocher items sitting on the floor. Missing were circular saws, drills and ocher tools, according to police. "We believe they're all related because they all happened within the same vicinity," said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. Police have no suspects and the incidents remain under investigation. Child abuse charged after belt use HASTINGS - A 26-year-old Hastings man who allegedly struck three young boys with a belt for jumping from bed to bed has been charged with three counts of fourth degree child abuse, according to the Hastings City Police Department. Aodatw Swetitch was arraigned QU4he charges and,* I— M scheduled for 9 a.m. in Barry County's 56 B District Court. Police reported Swetitch lined each of the three boys, ages 11 and 12 against a wall, and struck each of them once across the leg with the belt leaving a bruise. He is free on a $500 personal recognizance bond. Hastings man held on sex charges HASTINGS - A 20-year-old Hastings man was arrested and arraigned last week on a warrant for allegedly molesting a child between the ages of 13 and 15, according to district court records. Jacob James Olsen is being held on $25,000 bond awaiting a preliminary examination on one count of third degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of being a habitual offender. The offense allegedly occurred on Aug. 2,1999. No other information was available at press time Wednesday. Orangeville man suffers head Injuries ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A 49-yev-old Orangeville man suffered serious bead injuries last week when the car he was riding in failed to stop at an intersection and struck a tree, according to the Hastings Post of the Michgaa Stale Police. Police said James Alvin Whittaker was a passenger in the car when the unidentified driver, a 24-year-old male from Orangeville, crashed the car at the intersection of Nine Mile Road and a LaFountaine private drive Feb. 9. "Whittaker was unrestrained and was nearly ejected through the windshield,'' said Trooper Brad Martin in a press release. Whittaker was airlifted from Lie scene to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he was treated, admitted and discharged Feb. 14. The driver fled on foot and was tracked near the crash scene by Trooper Lane Booms and his K-9, Kahn. He was then airlifted to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo with interna) injuries. "Alochol was a factor in the accident which remains under investigation," Martin said. Fight over paternity nets charges JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A L-cey Road man who threatened to "snap" his girlfriend's neck when he learned that her unborn baby might instead have been fathered by her ex-husband was arrested Feb. 5 for domestic violence. Police also are seeking felony firearm and felonious assault charges against the man for pointing a loaded shotgun at the ex-husband when he showed up at the supsect’s home where the girlfriend was living. The girlfriend told police the suspect had grabbed her by the neck three weeks earlier in an assault which she did not report at the time, according to the Barry County Sheriffs Department. The suspect also is accused of pushing the ex-husband on the chest, causing him to fall backward and strike a porch railing. Police removed two shotguns, three rifles and two rounds of ammunition from the suspect's home. The man's name is being withheld pending arraignment. Chase for man leads to woman's arrest ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - Police responding to Marsh Road to assist troopers looking for a fleeing motorist encountered an alleged drunk driver early Tuesday, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers had stopped the first car in the driveway of the man's home for weaving in the roadway, but the driver fled the scene on foot, according to a report Police said the man, wanted on a number of warrants including larceny and driving on a suspended license, entered the home through the front door and fled through the back door. As officers searched for the man, they stopped a car and arrested Marcie Lynn Swinehart, 36, of Otsego on a warrant for one count of third offense drunk driving, police said. She was lodged in the Barry County Jail on 10 percent of $1,500 bond and awaits a Feb. 23 preliminary examination. The 38-year-old Plainwell man, who has not been arraigned on charges, was later found hiding inside a home. �The Haitiogs Bonnet - Thursday. Fabnjary 17. 2000 - Page 17 Hastings man to be tried in ‘unusual’ death case J-Ad Graphics News Service Hastings man Ryan Oliver will stand trial next month on a charge of negligent homicide for allegedly causing the death of his friend, Chad Campbell, who took a fa­ tal fall through a defective rear door on Oliver's van last fall. Oliver, who pleaded not guilty to the charge, could spend a maximum of two years in prison and/or pay a $2,000 fine if convicted at his March 27-28 Barry County Circuit Court trial. Obver. 21, is accused of driving his van between 20 and 25 miles per hour through the Kmart parking lot last Sept. 21 with Campbell crouched in the rear, knowing that the latch to the rear doors were defec­ tive. Campbell died from massive head in­ juries at a Grand Rapids hospital five days later. According to testimony at Oliver's pre­ liminary examination last month, the tragic evening began with Oliver and his friends, Mike O’Dell, Nathan Smith and Greg Seeber, driving through Hastings while hanging out together. O’Dell testified the group passed Vitale's restaurant where Campbell was working outside on a scaffolding while painting the side of the building "We stopped and talked to him. picked turn up cause it was his time to get out of wort." said O’Dell "We hung out. cruised around for a little while. Later on. we drove through the Kmart parking lot and I saw this kid that I didn't like inside Mandno's." O'Dell said at that time, Campbell rode behind the bench seat of the van when the group stopped al Mancino’s to find out what time an employee was to get off work. "I didn't like the guy so Chad said he’d go ia and hit on this girt that was working to find out what time the guy was gettin’ out of work," said O'Dell, "so 1 could go back and fight him. He said the kid got out around 10 pm.. Chad came out. got in the van." With about one half hour until the mteded victim got off work, the poup drove to Tim Leach's bouse near the Kmart plaza and Campbell got out. O'Dell explained that the back door of the van opens upward bu* had a broken latch. Leach was seated Hhind Ute bench seats while Campbell crouched where there was nothing to hold onto. O'Dell said. "He was kneeling in the back to where it could, like, throw him off balance or some­ thing, if we went around a curve,” said O'Dell. According to Leach's testimony, Leach entered the van first and held orto the seat while crouching in the back of the mini­ van though he did not notice whether Campbell was hanging on. "We drove around to turn between Kmart and Ponderosa and then turned the other comer and that’s when he fell out,” said Leach, who estimated the speed of the van to have been between 20 and 25 miles per hour. "I heard something and I turned around and as I turned around, he was in the process of falling out.'* Leach said he didn't see Campbell falling through the door, but looked in time to see his friend strike the pavement. He added that if he had not been hanging on, he also would have fallen from the van. As Campbell fell from the van, someone shouted, "stop,” said O'Dell. "All of a sudden I looked back and Chad was laying on the ground and we stopped, backed up, put him in the van," said O'Dell. "It was me, Nate and Ryan, we fishtailing as Oliver drove through the parking lot. Smith testified he saw Campbell hit the door in the back of the van and fall to the ground. After testimony from the witnesses, Goulooze argued that Oliver was not re­ sponsible for Campbell's death as the driver of the van because he had made Campbell aware of the faulty door latch and did not drive "out of the ordinary." "This was a tragedy and it was unfortu­ nate," said Goulqoze. "But there's not tes­ timony here that would link Mr. Oliver's manner of operation with the vehicle with the cau’e of the unfortunate death of Mr. Campbell." He cited testimony from Leach who did not fall out of the vehicle "because he was hanging on." "You have testimony that's pretty well established that Mr. Campbell well knew the circumstances of the operation of that vehicle," Goulooze said. "Ordinarily a pru­ dent person is going to hang on at any point when they're not sitting down. These are adults. He wasn't hanging on, your honor." But Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava argued that Campbell's knowledge of the broken latch is irrelevant See “UNUSUAL” cont. page 20 From left, Amy Ccilard, Cary Hawkins. Joanna Lankerd and Jon DeRutter wM perform a skit called 'Scene from a Restaurant* in the Delton Kellogg "FoMes* tonight and Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. In the high school auditorium. Delton Kellogg students present “Follies 2000” A variety show featuring singing, danc­ ing. dramatic skits and play excerpts will be presented by some 40 Delton Kellogg High School students Thursday, Feb. 17. and Saturday. February 19. at the DKHS auditorium. Both performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $3 per person. The show, called "Follies 2000," used to be an annual event in Delton until approx­ imately 10 year, ago. when the variety show was discontinued, according to DK teacher Janet Tower. Tower is co-direcung the show along with DK music teacher Erin Beule. The variety show was revived for the Tint time last year. "It was good to bring back a tradition that meant 1 lot to people," Tower said of the show. The evening also offer, students the opportunity to showcase their talents, she said. "It's fun to perform and the kids really enjoy it" picked him up and took him straight to the hospital" According to testimony by O'Dell, the van had fishtailed somewhat as it rounded the comer prior to the fall. He also testified that Campbell knew the latch was broken. "Ryan told him many limes because they've hung out before." said O'Dell. "I've been in the van with them before on other days. He's told em. don't sit back there. If you're gonna, hold on to something be­ cause the door doesn't latch." He also admitted on the stand that he was not truthful with police about the speed and the fishtailing of the van on the night of lhe incident, saying he changed his state­ ment a week later. "I had to come forth and tell the truth." said O'Dell O'Dell said he was originally under the impression that police believed the group "He wanted to talk lo him, they're had actually beaten Campbell, causing the friends," said O'Dell. injuries. O'Dell told the court that the group "was gomurgwi ihllttlllii'IiiS.- watt for te-' — ■■ "■And you Ml hk, you were a reap tri?" asked defense attorney Jim Goulooze. kid to get out of wjck so I could fight him "Yes. I did." said O'Dell. and they were goena meet us over there." Smith also said he fell he was being ac­ he said. They were just gonna walk from cused of taking part in foul play when Tim's house." asked why he wasn't originally truthful After Oliver drove O'Dell. Seeber and with police. Smith to the rear of Mandno's restaurant. a *! didn't feel comfortable." said Smith. woman exiled the rear door and shouted that They were like interrogatin' me. Makin' it te was calling the police. O'Dell testified sound like we murdered him and stuff and "We were on our way to take off and makiri me nervot 4, so 1 didn't want to tell right as we were likin' off. Chad and Tun 'em the whole story." were walkin' up," said O'Dell. "So. we just Smith said he originally omitted parts of told 'em to hop in the van and Chad and the story, which involved smoking mari­ Tim hopped in the back of the van and we juana earlier in the evening and the van took off" Walk for Warmth set for Feb. 26 Children in the Head Start program are pictured with some ot the signs that will be carried Saturday, Feb. 26 during the annual Barry County Walk for Warmth. The watte begins at the Free Methodist Church in Hastings Registration starts at 9 a m. with a kickoff ceremony at 9:45. The walk itself starts c 10 a.m. Proceeds go to help area residents heat their homes. For more information or to obtain pledge sheets, call the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan, 948-4260. Delton man lauded tor saving man from burning car by Shelly Sabur . SMffWnlrr A Deite man's quick action saved a man from a fiery death early Tuesday when Johaathoe Corey Bergeon of Kalamazoo tnahed his car into a tree in Prairieville Township, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Brad Wests-n haa been recommended for a Distinguished Citizen Award from the Michigan State Police by Trooper Bill Arndt. "He pulled Mr. Bergeon from the car af­ ter it burst into flames." said Arndt. "Had he nor done that. Mr. Bergeon would have been dead. He deserves the appreciation of the Michigan Stale Police." There wasn't aa option.* said a modest Western "He would not have had a dunce." According to police. Bergeon. 20. was witnessed passing can oa Lockshore Road at aa estimated 70 mph. "> As he was overtaking the last vehicle, he collided head-on with a northbound car, driven by Kevin Ray Branch Jr. of Delton, said troopcis. "He was unable to complete lhe pass," said Arndt. Brane., was taken to Borgess Medical Center, where he was treated for minor in­ juries and released. Westr-n said he was also driving south on LockUxxe Road when he saw Bcrgeoo’s car strike the tree about one-quarter mile ahead of him at 7:28 a_m The car started on fire right away," said Western. "I pulled up beside it and looked over. 1 could see a man inside through the was conscious but not coherent, moaning and groaning. I knew he had to come out so I pulled him over the console.' Western said lie walked Burgeon to the opposite side of the road where he sal while Western tried lo reach 911 via his cellular telephone. "It wouldn't go through, so I called a good fnend of mine who is on the Hickory Fire Department and he happened to be home and he called 911." said Western Fireman 3ob Snider also happens lo be a co-workerof Western and lives nearby. The Hickory Fire Department was on the scene within a few minutes to extinguish the fully engulfed vehicle, said Western. "Right after I got him out. about three minutes later, lhe flames started shooting out of the car three to five feet." he said. It was completely burnt" Though Western does not know the vic­ tim, nor whether he will ever see him again, be knows he did the right thing, be said and has already inquired about Bergeon's condition. "He's got a broken beck, but no spinal injury." said Western. "Hell be OK." Bergeon was issued a citation for careless driving. smoke." Western was unable lo get Bergeon out of the vehicle through the driver's door and worked to free him from the passenger side There was fire coming through the dash and through the floor." said Western. "He A Dolton man was treated at a Kalamazoo hospital and released after his car was struck head-on by a car on Lockshore Road Tuesday. Hickory Coiners fireman Bob Snyder, right, talks with Brad Western, left, of Delton after Western saved the life of a Kalamazoo man who was trapped in his burning vehicle Tuesday morning. �P*ga II - Th* Haxtmga Bwvw - Thuraday, February 17. 2000 Fences and hedges ordinance debated by Rutland Twp. board by Shelly Suber Staff Writer Elementary students raise money for Heart Association Third-graders from all five elementaries m the Hastings School District spent two hours last Friday jumping rope to raise money for the American Heart Assn. The students raised over $7,000 in donations and pledges, according to Central gym teacher Cindy Robinette. The annual event Is held to help prevent heart disease and also to raise awareness among students and members of the community that exercise is good tor the heart. This is the fourth year the district has held the event. Pictured above are jump participants (clockwise, from left) Jennifer Fuller, Teri Dull, Steaven McShane and Mitchel Mauers. Debate erupted last week after the Rutland Charter Township board was asked by its Planning Commission to add electric fences to items prohibited from crossing front setbacks The proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 48, which already prohibits barbed wire and hedges from setbacks, also adds a stipulation that all fences have the "decora­ tive or finished side toward lhe outside of the property line." The ordinance already provides restric­ tion' on setbacks on non-lake lots to pre­ vent obstructions from becoming safety hazards for drivers entering and exiting driveways in residential zones. The same restrictions would apply to lake lots and their setbacks from the lake­ front property line because the board ap­ proved an amendment that makes the lake side of a lot iu front instead of iu back. "On non-lake lots, it’s to prevent safety hazards for people pulling out of their driveways and on lake Iocs, it's for aesthet­ ics," said Zoning Administrator Doug Muma, "so they don't block their neigh­ bor's view of the lake.” "Are you saying that if someone puts a blue spruce in their front yard that it shouldn't be there?" asked Trustee Russ Palmer. "If it obstrucu their view. I'd say it shouldn't be there," said Muma, who pointed to a recent situation in which a Hastings woman was jailed for refusing to remove or lower a fence. Muma explained that certain fences and trees you can see over or through are permitted. Trustee Sandy Hanse protested the ordi­ nance, noting she planted a number of pine trees along her driveway to block her view of her neighbor's farm, a practice County Commissioner Sandy James added "is done a lot" "My purpose in planting the trees was so my neighbor could not see me," said Hausc. "And, I planted willow trees lo block my view of their bam yard." Muma explained that the ordinance has been in place for a number of years and that the revision simply extends its effective­ ness to include electric fences and the posi­ tioning of decorative sides of fences. "1 disagree with the one (ordinance) we've got," said hause. The board voted to return the proposed revision to the Planning Commission for clarification on a vote of 4-3, with Trustee Finley Hansford, Treasurer Blanche Munjoy and Supervisor Bob Edwards, who is always given the last vole, voting against the motion. In favor of sending the proposal back to the Planning Commission were Trustee Marlin Walters, who made the motion. Hause, Clerk Robin McKenna and Trustee Russ Palmer. Edwards said later that the ordinance is aimed at residential neighborhoods and sub­ divisions, but it does not apply to agricul­ tural zones. In a unanimous vole, the board approved the amendment that makes the lake side of a lot its front side rather than the road side of the lot. "Where a lot has water frontage, the front line shall be the boundary line abutting the water," reads the revision. "No structure or fence shall be allowed to be constructed in the setback area that would restrict the (lake) view of the occupants of the dwellings on the adjacent properties." Muma said it does not matter whether the house faces the road or the lakefront the side facing the water will be considered lhe front. Previous lo the revision, homes on lakes had to maintain a 25-foot setback from the property line on the water's edge while the newly amended ordinance creites a 30-foot setback in most zones. "It makes only a five-focx frontage differ­ ence," •aid Minna. Tfl 25 feet versus 30 feel It s a clarification." Officials urged to ‘stay away’ from planning, zoning hearings by Sober have been urged flgfteX away from planning committee Meetings, according to a Feb. 3 memo from Barry County Planning Director Jaraes McManus. The memo, sent to Hope. Prairieville. Yankee Springs. Rutland and Thomapple townships, as well as to the county's Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, was a topic of debate at a regular meeting of the Rutland Township Board Feb. 9 after County Commissioner Sandy James made it available to the Many adults also participated in the event, including Southeastern Principal Christopher Warren (left) and Tim McMahon of the Famriy Division of Barry County Trial Caul public. "If the elected officials attend the meeting, it may present perceptions of undue influence and create conflicts of interest among your members," said McManus in the memo. "The issue becomes more problematic if the elected official chooses to voice an opinion about a request or appeal." The issue originated with two attorneys at the annual conference of the Michigan Society of Planning Officials in Grand Rapids, who were discussing the ethics of having elected officials attend Planning Commission and ZBA public meetings. "It was strongly recommended that all elected officials, except those specifically appointed by the elected body, not attend a public hearing," said McManus. "If the chair sees an elected official at a meeting. the chair should stop the meeting until the official leaves ' The attorneys who made the presentation were both "extremely well versed in land use law,* he said, and 'they both indicated that they had won court cases on matters such as these." McManus said that it is important that planners remain impartial and do their best to avoid undue conflict of interest. *1 have presented this information to the Board of Commissioners and they have agreed it is for the best," said McManus in the memo. The opinion of the attorneys, however, is not law, according to Rutland Charter Township Supervisor Bob Edwards. "I might want lo go not as an elected official but as an individual and that kind of deprives me of my rights as a resident of this township." said Edwards. "How would a township board communicate with planning and toning boards if they could not attend a meeting?" Edwards said he and other township board members have been attending plan­ ning and zoning meetings "for a good number of years" and have conducted business without problems. 'Maybe there have been problems somewhere else, but lo penalize us all fa­ it is not right," said Edwards. "If the legislature passed a law that prohibited it. then we'd have to abide by that, but this is only the opinion of two well known attorneys." Infrastructure committee focus is M-37 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Owen Jones, chair of lhe Infrastructure Action Group of the OUR-Land Commit­ tee, has announced that speakers for the in­ frastructure workshops April 15 will focus on the M-37 Corridor. Bradley K. Strader will discuss corridor planning and management, including pub­ lic input, deciding which alternatives arc practical and even how to get started. Mike Michalski will discuss lhe M-37 C'*r.idor report by MCS Associates last year, which was commissioned by The Right Place in Grand Rapids and Battle Creek Unlimited. The Infrastructure Action Group also has invited representatives from the Michigan Department of Transportation to be in the audience at the workshops to assist with questions. Information about the April 15 meeting will be mailed out to more than 3000 resi­ dents by the end of lhe month and informa­ tion about the day is available at lhe next OUR-Land Committee meeting Tuesday. Feb. 29. in the Courts and Law building, Carmen Burlingame, a third-grader at Star Elementary, takes her turn at the ropes. beginning at 6 p.m. The Infrastructure Action Group will bring Connie Morrison from the MDOT to a meeting in May to discuss questions raised at last month's meeting, follow up on information presented on April 15 and other questions that may arise. The action group members discussed how to decide which was the best alterna­ tive fa M-37. Should it just be a popular­ ity contest a should "the best" solution be chosen, even if it is not popular? Barry County Commissioner Sandy James attended the meeting and reminded members that the cost of projects could be a limiting factor From her perspective there is beginning to be more intergovernmental cooperation and countywide planning. "Many people will say that they want changes." she said, "but they are not going to want to pay what it costs." In June the action group hopes to plan a meeting with Gary Arnold with Capitol Consultants to discuss sewer projects in the county Members of the action group hope to get an idea of which infrastructure concerns area residents have following the April 15 meeting. The date of the infrastructure meeting in May has not been set. Il will be announced in the Banner and the Reminder. For more information, call Owen Jones at 948-2748. Also adopted was an amendment making the zoning administrator an authorizing agent for issuing building or zoning per­ mits after a detailed site plan has been re­ viewed and approved by the Planning Commission. The task was previously performed by the township building inspector, a position that no longer exists now that Professional Code Inspectors perforins that service for Rutland Charter Township. Another proposal returned to the Plan­ ning Commission was a revision that would add a new special exception use permit in the C-3 zoning district. "This is to allow C-3 into C-4 under special exception use permits.' said Muma to the board. In expressing his personal opinion in opposition to the proposed revision, Muma said C-4 is "not doing lhe job," because it contains both commercial and industrial uses. "1 think that's s contradiction lo allow C­ 3 into C-4." said Muma. "I think we should establish an T for heavy industrial because I don't think they're (industrial and commercial) compatible." Muma asked for the creation of a new "I" zone, which would restrict commercial businesses to commercial districts and manufacturing facilities to industrial zones without mixing both together. "I don't want C-3 to be in C-4 because it's industrial. We should have an I' We've got some heavy industrial and I would hale to see it mishmashed," said Munjoy, who moved to have the matter referred to the Planning Commission for consideration. The motion passed unanimously. "If we established an T. would we keep C-47" asked Muma after the vole. Edwards said the township may consider keeping the zone intact to cover such ven­ tures as hotels, motels, etc. The Rutland Township Planning Com­ mission meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Rutland Township Hall. fa other business at the Feb. 9 meeting, the board: • Heard from Edwards that the fourcounty Central Barry County Sewer and Waler Authority is still wailing lo bear from Capital Consultant Engineers about cost projections for a tentative sewage treatment plan. The comment was in re­ sponse to r question frrmretana Roger Vilmont. Edwards said after the meeting that Rut­ land Charter Township in the meantime plans to proceed with a mediatai session with the City of Hastings on the ongoing debate over extension of water and sewer services to districts in the township. "We would be happy to go back to the table with the City of Hastings and avoid mediation because it's so expensive.* said Edwards. "Ba we haven't been invited back to the table." Mediation is scheduled to take place next month. 'If we gel lhe sewer and waler system going, we could possibly hook into the Hastings system down the road." said Ed­ wards, who also serves as chairman of the year-old sewer and waler authority. • Approved the first reading on Ordinance No. 75. which changes the zoning map to reflect the rezoning of 10.4 acres si M-37 and McCann Road, owned by Robert Wat­ son Iran "AG* Agricultural to "RE" Rural Estates Residential. Edwards said Watson plans to put a home on the poperty The approved first reading of Ordinance No. 75 also includes the rezoning of prop­ erty at the corner of M-37 and M-43 next to Wal-Mart from "RE" Rural Estates Residential lo *C3* General Business Dis­ trict. The property, owned by Bred Carpenter, includes a 125-foot "no build" area as a buffer between the proposed business prop­ erty and lhe Heath Road neighborhood. Edwards said he does not know what Car­ penter's plans are fa the property. • Heard a report from Clerk Robin McKenna that the 2000 Republican Presi­ dential Primary election will be held Tues­ day. Feb. 22 .from 7 a_m. to 8 p.m. al the township hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Absentee voting can take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 19. And, lhe of­ fice will be open and accepting absentee ballots from 9 in. to 4 p.m Monday, Feb. 21. • Adopted a resolution to allow lhe Barry County Road Commission lo complete 3.15 miles of mat. wedge and seal work at Gun Lake Road this year. The board re­ solved to allocate $35,350 in the fiscal yean 2001 and 2002 to reimburse the Road Commission fa the project The township completed one mile of the work last year. ■ Heard a police report from Rutland/Hastings township deputy David DeMaagd. who reported he handled five car ac­ cidents on secondary roads; one accident at a trunk line; 12 hazardous action citations; 20 verbal warnings; one traffic-related court appearance; two self initialed arrests; one warrant service; one complaint initialed ar­ rest; one assist to another agency; nine criminal complaints; five non-criminal -complaints, 11 follow-up investigations and 19 tout dispatches in Rutland Town­ ship over lhe last month. �MBH •____ _ ____ _ ___ to?^“°P'«tae enough u leea the world a ««O0r,cu,luralsucce^’ «tane | •ndividual former Forming lor,he 1 Thors where FFA, Future <*•<** e I I Form •^Z^demlv^ I I know-how for tndnd a9ncultural con^on fFM"d F Ame,ican i5ffSr*i market. n the 9 or on |hie jobcfossrocn?6™0.^"e9'" ^e,d and technicians. 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He took a written test for regional competition and will hear in March if he qualifies for state competition. Bies will also go on to regional spelling bee competition. He will be competing in ft* Regional Spelling Bee Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. at Hastings High School. ‘UNUSUAL’ Hastings Middle School spelling bee winners named Six Hastings Middle School students will compete in regional spelling bee competition at 7 pm. Feb. 22 in the Hastings High School lecture hall. The students were either winners or runners-up in middle school spelling bee competition. Five ot the six are pictured above. They are Stacy Tyrrell, winner for the seventh grade; Courtney Wakley, runner-up for seventh grade; Ashley Bunge, runnerup for eighth grade; Brandon Black, winner for sixth grade; and Ben Barry, runner-up for sixth grade. Not shown is eighth grade winner Emily Allen. continued from page 17 "The court needs to look at whether the defendant's conduct was the cause of harm," said Kuzava, "and that that harm was a foreseeable risk of the defendant's conduct" Kuzava claimed that knowing he had a faulty latch. Oliver should not have been operating the vehicle in that manner. "And the end result was that Mr. Camp­ bell died as a result of that." she said. Judge Gary Holman agreed in his ruling to bind the case over for Circuit Court trial. "Another one said there was no sway­ ing." said Holman. "Apparently another witness says that he didn't observe any swaying. Testimony of Officer Ingram is that at 20, 25 miles per hour, the motor vehicle tends to lose rear wheel grip going around that corner at that speed." TRUCK LIQUIDATION SALE! ■crtHl Were overstocke rVW ' 9600 Gyii—----- — one a ’2tc°rUu^°Sd<e^ '-hew CAB 4Xs> ' L ML PRICES PLUS TAX. 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SPLIT REAR SEAT & MORE ONLY 259 MONTH � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-02-24.pdf 8fae78c5cbff05aea23fd994d33376ef PDF Text Text Applebee’s plan Mat season nearing end See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings News Briefs: Trails reps to visit next First Friday Representitncs from the Paul Henry Thornapple Traill Auociatiou will present lhe program al lhe next First Friday forum al noon March 3 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hast- >««* Michael Gormley of Middleville, president of the local Rails to Trails Association, said a speaker will be provided io talk about the history ot the nails and reasoning for establish­ ing them. In Barry County, nails have been estabhshed in Middleville and Rutland Township, they are m the process of being established m Nashville and they are likely to become pan of Hastings' Riva* Walk project in the future Dem Caucus is March 11 Barry County Democrats will vote ia their presidential caucus at 11 a.m. Saturday. March 11. at Thomas Jeffer­ son Hail, corner of Green and Jefferson streets ia Hastings. Registration will be a! 10 a.m. and the voting will start an hour later. The two main candidates will be Albert Gore and Bin Bradley The caucus will cover the Second, Third and Seventh Congressional Dis­ tricts. Spay Day help available Feb. 29 The Bsrry County Humane Society will help area pet owners with the coat of sterilizing cats pnd dogs as pan of the "Spay Dey" observance Tuesday. Feb. 29 Pet owners who are residents of Barry County may call 943-0602 or 945-3994 io that day from 9 a.m. ,o 6 pm. The Humave Society will issue a $10 certificate to each pel owner to help with the total costs of spaying and neutering their pels. 'Anything Goes' auditions tonight Auditions, open to anyone in the Barry County area, will be held from 7 to 10 p.m tonight (Thursday. Feb. 24) for a local production of the Cole Porte musical. "Anything Goes." The auditions will be held al the Heatings High School Lecture Hall, 520 W. South St.. Hastings "Anything Goes" will be the first production of the new community the­ ater group, lhe Thornapple Players. The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County, sponsor of the group, is looking for actors, actresses, singers, dancers, non-singers. musicians and support staff to be pen of lhe produc­ tion. Rehearsals begin Monday. Feb. 28. and the show will be presented at 7:30 p m April 13-15 al Central Audito­ rium. 509 S. Broadway. Hastings. (Additional) News Briefs (appear on page 2) PRICE 50* THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 24, 2000 VOLUME 147. NO. 8 Lake Odessa Village Manager steps down by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Lake Odessa Village Manager John French and the Village Council reached an agreement Monday night. Feb. 21, to ter­ minate the final year of French's employ­ ment contract This move was made at French's request. French's current two-year employment contract was supposed to expire on Feb. 22. 2001 He had served as l ake Odessa's manager since Jan. 15. 1983 His last day on the job will be Friday, March 3. Under the terms of the agreement, French will be paid for six months at his current annual salary of $52,643. Additionally, his hospitalization/medical insurance will be paid until Sept. I. 2000. by the village and he will be paid for his 2000/01 vacation days and 20 days of unused sick time, in accordance with village policy. The village voted 5-J to approve voiding the final year of French's contract, after a closed session to discuss the employment contract at the regular February Village Council meeting. Trustee Kim Deardorff voted against the termination with Trustee Duane Deardorff absent. Kim said he did not want to see French go. but he thought the agreement was too much money. Village President Jerry Engle said French will be missed and that he gave a lot to the village. "John was here 17 good years. Under his leadership, the village improved the water system with the installation of a water tower and an iron removal system. It also made beach and park improvements, includ- John French ing a community room, benches and play­ ground equipment at the beach and new re­ strooms at the beach and the village park. The village also ended each fiscal year with a balanced budget." French said, "I have enjoyed my five years on the council and 17 years as the manager. I appreciate the opportunity I was given. Over these years. I've worked with and for some good people who really care about Lake Odessa anddhe community. Now. I have other interest) to pursue." French was arrested in October, 1999 on the misdemeanor charge of misusing lhe government surplus program when he used his position as village manager to purchase an engine for a private business owner. He has a pretrial scheduled for Monday, March 13. He could face up to a $100 fine and/or 90 days in jail. Musical “Marne” starts tonight The Broadway musical Mame will be presented by Hastings High School students Feb. 24, 25 and 26 at Central Auditorium in Hastings. Tickets lor students and senior citizens are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Adult tickets are $6 in advance and $7 at the door. Tickets are available at Felpausch, Bosley's, al1 school offices and from cast members. Above (from left). Jason Bailey plays Dwight Babcock. Lindsey Karas plays Mame, and Adam Shelton plays Patrick Dennis. Parents say expulsion victimized 12-year-old daughter by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The parents of a 12-ycar-old Hastings Middle School student say their daughter was victimized by a high school student who used the middle schooler to pass pre­ scription drugs to two other students. The parents also say the Hastings School Board victimized their daughter by ex­ pelling her over the incident. School Superintendent Carl Schoessel said the administration recommended ex­ pulsion not only because school policy re­ quired it. but because "when parents send their students to school they expect them to come to a safe environment. When you have students handing out unknown pills to other students indiscriminately, that's hardly a safe environment." However, the parents of the 12-year-old said they also sent their daughter to school expecting that she would be "protected and safe." "A high schooler brought (lhe pills) onto the school premises and gave them to my seventh-grade daughter," lhe mother of the 12-year-old said after a hearing last Thurs­ day. in which the board voted unanimously to expel lhe 12-ycar-old. "I feel she was a victim from then on, being used by other students. I don't know' how to protect my child from this happening again." Board members said at the hearing that they expelled the youth in order to protect other students in the school. "My responsibility lies with the overall picture," Board President Patricia Endsley said. What might be best for the student being disciplined, she said, "might not be best for the other 730 kids" in the school. "Sometimes students have to learn lough Arizona Senator John McCain captured the top prize in lhe Michigan Presidential Primary Tuesday and fared well in Barry County, too. Statewide, McCain collected about 50 percent of the vote, with Texas Governor George W. Bush getting 44 percent and businessman Alan Keyes 5 percent. More than 2,200 Hastings customers were without power Wednesday from 1:46 to 2:10 p.m. when the Hanover circuit of the Hastings substation "locked out" for an unknown reason, according to the Con­ sumers Energy Company. "It could have been from a variety of rea­ sons.” said spokesman Tim Pytriega of the Grand Rapids office. "Someone could have backed into a pole somewhere or a tree limb could have fallen on a line." The outage caused traffic signals to mal­ function at the Green Street and Michigan Avenue and Green Street and North Broad­ way intersections, sending police officers rushing to direct traffic. the lock out, said Py tnega. The cause was not known at press time Wednesday See EXPULSION, continued page 3 McCain carries Barry County Substation ‘lockout’ causes power outage Hastings school students were evacuated from their affected buildings during the outage due to a lack of light indoors. "Our system works very much like it does in the home." explained Pytnega. "If a faulty hairdryer overloads the system and it goes down, you go and reset it Our system protects itself against faults " Crews reset the circuit at the Hanover substation, then followed up by "pa­ trolling" the lines to look for a reason for lessons," Board Treasurer Eugene Haas said. "This board has a history of zero tol­ erance." The schools are "a drug-free zone," he said, and "the only way we can attempt McCain also carried Barry County with 4,512 votes to Bush's 3,916 and Keyes' 631. That translates into about 48.5 per­ cent for McCain, 42 percent for Bush, 6.7 percent for Keyes and the remainder un­ committed. The victory in Michigan and in Arizona the same day boosted McCain s campaign after it suffered a big setback last Saturday in South Carolina. Bush, the front-runner and heavily favored with the GOP faithful, has won the Iowa caucus, the South Car­ olina primary and the Delaware primary. McCain's two victories Tuesday were added to a previous primary triumph in New Hampshire. Political pundits all over the world were speculating that McCain won Tuesday be­ cause Democrats and Independents played a major role in lhe vote tallies It was re­ ported that McCain won 82 percent of the Democrats' vote in Michigan and 68 per­ cent of people who identified themselves »s Independents. Bush, meanwhile, picked up 68 percent of lhe vote of people who iden­ tified themselves as Republicans There was only one Democrat. Lyndon LaRouche, on the open primary ballot Tuesday. The vast majority of Democrats will vote for their presidential nominee, ei­ ther Albert Gore or Bill Bradley, on Satur­ day, March 11. Brian Reynolds, who calls himself the "unofficial, self-proclaimed chairman of the McCain for President campaign in Barry County." said he has no problem with the Hastings patrolman Jeremy Shaffer directs traffic at North Broadway and Green Street dunng a brief power outage that affected 2.200 Consumer's Energy cus­ tomers Wednesday notion that McCain won a GOP primary because of heavy support from Democrats and Independents "Not only that." Reynolds said. "I will acknowledge actively seeking their sup- P°rt See McCain, continued page 2 �Page 2 - The Hastings Bann-f Thursday February 24 2000 McCain, cont. from page I Applebee's planning Hastings restaurant An active member of the Barry County Republican Party. Reynolds said a national poll last week showed McCain ahead of Democratic front-runner Al Gore by about 25 percent if the general election was held this month, while Bush had only a 5 per­ cent edge He said McCain s appeal to voters other than those who strongly identify them­ selves with the GOP should be a big plus. "If the Republican Party is interested in widening their base, broadening their ap­ peal, the choice (for presidential nominee) is obvious. "And McCain will bring a huge coat-tail effect for local GOP candidates that Bush will not." Reynolds said he believes the race for the GOP presidential nod will be decided in the March 7 "Super Tuesday" primaries, which will include such populous states as New York, California and Ohio. In lhe voting in Barry County Tuesday, a total of 9.312 people participated in the Republican primary, or about 25.62 per­ cent of the registered electorate. Barry County has 35,341 registered voters. On lhe Democratic side of lhe ledger in Barry County. LaRouche polled 23 votes and another 60 were uncommitted. McCain carried all townships in lhe county except Assyria, Irving. Thornapple and Woodland, and he had more votes in the city of Hastings. The county has 16 townships. After all the smoke had cleared in Michigan, it was learned that McCain had earned 42 delegates to lhe national GOP convention this summer, while Bush had six. According to the formula, each of the congressional districts has three delegates and three alternates, and 10 delegates arc chosen at large at the stale convention in May Reynolds said McCain captured majorities in 14 of the 16 congressional district, losing only in the Second and Third (both of which include parts of Barry County). He added that it is his understanding that the 10 delegates chosen at the state convention will have to be committed to McCain on the first ballot. Therefore, it appears that McCain won 52 delegates to Bush's six on Tuesday. J-Ad Graphics News Service The latest nationwide restaurant chain to settle in Hastings is Applebee's Neighbor­ hood Grill and Bar. according to a display advertisement that appeared in the Re­ minder last week The ad states its new Hastings location is opening in the summer of 2000 and that a general manager, kitchen manager and restaurant mangers arc being sought. Efforts to determined the location of the since evaluated. Mansfield said no applications for build­ ing permits or site plan reviews have been received, however, though such topics have been discussed as well as signage, costs and procedures. "They have not made application for any­ thing that would fix their location." said Mansfield, who said he last talked with the consulting firm two weeks ago. "Part of the rumor mill is that they've expressed in­ restaurant came up empty, however, when officials in Hastings Township and Rutland Charter Township said they had no knowl­ edge of the venture Attempts to obtain information from Applebee's Okemos office and from lhe home office in Overland Park, Kansas were uncusscssful as of press time Wednesday. According Io the Applebee's Neighbor­ hood Grill and Bar website al www.applcbccs.com. part of the company's strategy revealed to stockholders nearly one year ago included "the introduction of a new "small-town" prototype designed for communities of less than 25,000 lhai is being pilot tested in several towns..." Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said he was approached by a consulting firm three to four months ago regarding possible sites, which civil engineers have terest in sites out of town and within the city." Those rumors reveal Applebee's has con­ sidered a site for sale in front of Wal-Mart as well as another site near the Kmart Plaza. Though there arc no liquor licenses available in Hastings. Mansfield said the city has not received an application for transfer of any existing liquor license. "As far as we're concerned, they're a very viable and positive possibility." said Mans­ field. Applebee's International. Inc., headquar­ tered in Overland Park. Kansas, currently develops franchises and operates casual din­ ing restaurants in 48 states and several in­ ternational countries under the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar brand. Simpson Industries wins tax break by Patricia Johns Stitff Writer The Middleville Village Council granted the local Simpson Industries plant a 50 percent discount of the additional taxable value of an $8 million project in the plant The Middleville plant will be making about 600.000 valve covers for mini-vans. The castings are purchased from Alabama, but all the other work is done in Middleville, including testing the water and oil pumps, which are part of the modular assembly Middleville plant manager Bob DeFauw explained that this new contract replaces a previous contract with Daemlcr-Chrysler and will allow them to retain 12 to 15 employees. DeFauw had asked for a 12-year abate­ ment but Village President Lon Myers explained that under the model of tax abatements used previously with Bradford White, the village would grant the tax abatement for six years but the company could ask to renew it for an additional six. Myers told DeFauw that this was a pro­ tection for both the village and the com­ pany. This way if the investment doesn't happen, the village docs not lose invest­ ment. 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Perry Mm **---- W---•_ 8ULHL MOSACT A ninth anniversary celebration of the Musicians' Showcase at Arby's Restaurant, featuring Bluegrass Re­ vival. will be held at 6:30 tonight (Thursday. Feb. 24). Bluegrass Revival, whose members hail from towns in mid-Michigan, has played across the stale and at festivals for many years. They have released two albums. Opening lhe evening will be lhe Windy Mountain Boys, a bluegrass group from the Albion and Nashville areas. They have also released albums of their bluegrass music. Seating al lhe Showcase is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Production of 'Mame' slated The Broadway musical "Mame” will be presented by lhe Hastings High School Music Department Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24, 25 and 26, at the Central School Auditorium. Tickets are $6 in advance and $7 at lhe door for adults and $5 in advance and $6 at the door for students and se­ nior citizens. They may be purchased from cast members, at all school of­ fices, at Bosley's Pharmacy and Felpausch. First aid, safety training planned Nine local singers will perform a se­ lection of tunes from Broadway musi­ cals Saturday night and Sunday after­ noon, March 11 and 12, at the Leason- MPG inechxntoally pertrrt As-is 4,988 Showcase marks 9th anniversary Broadway tunes to be performed Savings On Their Already Low Priced Vehicles 95 MERCURY MYSTIQUE News Briefs: The American Red Cross of West Central Michigan will have a commu­ nity first aid and safety course from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 26, at the Kellogg Community College facility in Hastings. The class will cover CPR for adults, children and infants, as well as the tra­ ditional skills of first aid. The cost is $25 and preregistration is required. For more information, call 1-800-482­ 2411 or 945-3122. < Don’t Let the Increase of Gas Prices Get You Down... 6 BIG AS auto //tore... HAROLD ZEIGLER LOWELL Hours: M & W 9-8. T. Th & F 9-6: Sal. 9-4 11979 E. Fulton. Lowell, MI 897-8431 Out Of Area Customers CaD: 1 800-646 4660 Contact Us On The Internet At: wwCharoMseigler.com Sharpc Hall. First Presbyterian Church. Hastings. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens. They may be purchased from any of lhe perform­ ers, from King's Electronics and Ap­ pliances. or by calling 948-2554. Songs will be performed from such musicals as "Rent." "Fiddler on the Roof." "South Pacific." "Smokey Joe's Cafe," "Jekyll and Hyde." "Gigi," "Fiddler on the Roof." "Crazy for You." "Beauty and the B^ast," "Little Johnny Jones," "Oliver" and "Funny Girl" The singers will include Bret and Becky Hox worth. Doug Acker, Paula Allerding, Peg Hemerling, Nathan Robbe. Gary Robbc. Kathryn Mix and Shelly Dickinson. Walk for Warmth will be Saturday The 15th annual Walk for Warmth will be held this Saturday morning in Hastings. Last year the walk raised more than $11,000 and helped 135 individuals with their heating needs. This year's walk begins at 9 a m. at the Free Methodist Church. 301 E. Stale Road. Walkers can choose a onemi le or three-mile route from the church to the downtown and back again to the church. Pledge sheets are available al lhe Bam County office of lhe Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan. 450 Meadow Run. Suite 400. Hastings, which is located off M-37 on the south end of Hastings. Pledge sheets arc also avail­ able at lhe Hastings Public Library and WBCH Radio. Refreshments will be available at the church and at the halfway point of lhe walk, at the Barry County Com­ mission on Aging on Michigan Av­ enue. Walkers will have a chance to win certificates for movie rentals from Movie Outpost. For more information, call the local CAA office at 948-4260 Blood drive set for Feb. 29 A community afternoon blood drive has been scheduled for Tuesday. Feb. 29, at the Thomapplc Township Hall, 200 East Main. Middleville. The drive, which will be held from noon to 5:45 p.m., is being sponsored by the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross and Thornapple Township Emergency Services. There continues to be a shortage of blood supplies, so the need is great, particularly during the winter months. Anyone who is at least 17 years of age, weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of lhe drive is eligible to contribute. PACE meeting set for Monday Answers to questions parents of learning disabled adolescents can be found at a workshop Monday, Feb. 28. at 6:15 p.m. in the Thomapple Kel­ logg Middle School Library. Peggy Moss, a middle school re­ source room teacher, will present "Strategies plus effort equal success." She will focus on teaching learning strategies to adolescents with learning disabilities. Refreshmenu and child care are provided. This workshop is sponsored by Par­ ent Advisors for Special Education and is open to all parents in the area. Thomapple Kellogg Middle School is located on Green Lake Road, just west of Bender Road. For more infor­ mation. call 795-5471. 'Grief Recovery' series planned Barry Community Hospice will of­ fer a "Grief Recovery" five-week pro­ gram next month for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one. Grief Recovery combines learning about the process of grief with a chance to discuss feelings of loss in a safe and open environment. The program will be held at lhe Barry Community Hospice office, 450 Meadow Run, Hastings, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for five consecutive Thurs­ days. March 2 to March 30. The pro­ gram is limited to 20 people, so pre­ registration is required. There is no charge to attend the ses­ sions. For more information, call the Barry Community Hospice Bereavement Di­ vision at 948-8452 or 1-800-254­ 5939. Alumnus of Year nominees sought The Hastings High School Alumni Association is seeking nominations for "Distinguished Alumnus of the Year." The award will be presented Saturday evening, June 10. al the annual Alumni Banquet at the high school cafeteria. Nominations must be in writing and should contain biographical informa­ tion and the reasons why the individual is being nominated. The reasons should include personal character, ac­ complishments, vocational honors and awards, community service, member­ ships in organizations and any other helpful information. The deadline for submitting nomina­ tions is April 1. Alumni Board mem­ bers will consider new nominations as well as several others held over from previous years. Nominations should be mailed to Donna (Batchelder) Kinney, 415 North Taffee Drive, Hastings. Mich. 49058. Village Players plan mystery The Village Players will perform "Southern Fried Murder" in a dinner theater presentation at lhe Middle Villa Inn Friday and Saturday, Feb. 25 and 26. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7. In this play (with far too many char­ acters named Magnolia to be easy to explain) lhe cast creates lhe atmo­ sphere of a steamy Louisiana night. Magnolia Davis Capote played by He­ len Wingeier, as matriarch has invited her family to the Towering Oaks hotel and restaurant. She plans to name her heirs, but first they must find the copy of her will which she had hidden somewhere on the premises. The remainder of the cast will in­ clude Mike Bremer. Robin Schweitzer, Claudia Coffman. Patty Higley Julie Coon. Doug Brinks, Ben Parker. Suzanne McIntyre, Steve Wiersum, Maggie Benjamin, Rhonda Fisk Car­ olyn Newsman. �The Hastings Bannet Thursday. February 24 2000 - Page 3 Barry dog license fees comparatively higher by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Delton brothers Wayne and Robert Adams told the Barry County Board of Commissioners last week that they arc concerned about the new higtier license fees for non-spayed and non-neutcred dogs and said the licenses arc also inconvenient to obtain. Since Jan. I, dog license fees in the county have jumped from $10 to $20 a year for non-spayed and non-neutcred dogs. The annual fee for a spayed or neutered dog remains al $5. The $20 fee is the higher than those charged in the counties of Kalamazoo, Eaton. Aiiegan, Calhoun. Ingham and Ot­ tawa, Wayne Adams said. Kent County's fees for intact dogs are the same as Barry's. The other counties Adams cited have intact dog license fees ranging from $10 to $15. Wayne Adams, who has been raising dogs for 40 years, said he checked his records and found that "from 1972 to 1990 Hastings FFA students who will attend the state convention at MSU include (back row, from left) Lisa Shopshire. Elizabeth Meek. Sarah Barry. Zach Rohe, (front) gc*d medal regional winner Matt Gergen, Kistan Pettit, gold medal regional winner Jacob Rohe, Holly Wilson and Kytee O'Heran. Missing from the photo are Jamie Philo, Kristen Kasinsky and Justin Peck, who wH be in the FFA band. the same fee was charged for all dogs re­ gardless of whether they were male, female, neutered, he said. "It was $3 from 1972-82 and $5 from 1983-90. In 1990. fees were reduced to $3 for spayed and neutered and raised to $6 for intact dogs. They were again raised in 1997 to...$10 (for intact dogs). Now in 2000... to $20." "My main personal concern is why the Two Hastings FFA members ‘strike gold’ by Jacob Robe Chapter Reporter Two Hastings High School students earned gold awards in the regional FFA competition last Thursday. Matt Gergen won his gold in the job interview contest and Jake Robe struck gold in greenhand public speaking, winning the right to be an alternate in the state competition, which is scheduled for March 6. 7 and 8 al the Wharton Center on the Michigan State University campus. Twelve local FFA chapter members plan to attend the state convention. The Hastings chapter of the FFA also recently elected officers for the 2000-2001 academic year. President will be Liz Meek; vice president. Holly Wilson; secretary, Sarah Barry; treasurer, Kyle O'Haran; reporter, Jacob Rohe and sentinel, Christian Pettit. The local FFA is celebrating FFA Week. Members will serve a special chili lunch to faculty and staff at Hastings High School Parente say expulsion victimized 12-year-old daughter to maintain that is to have a firm discijdinary policy “ Board members expressed concern over thtf fact that the 12-year-old did not know what kind of pills she was carrying, but in spite of that offered another student one of the pills because the other student bad a headache. According to the 12-year-old's mother, her daughter does not lake drugs and has never been involved in any previous situa­ tion like lhe one for which she was ex­ pelled. The mother said her daughter was approached by a high school girl oa the morning of Rd>. I afie< lhe daughter got off the bus at the high school, apparently on her way to board another bus to the middle school. The 12-year-old agreed to give lhe pills to two middle school students, her mother said. She probably did so, the mother said, because she was trying to "fit in." She also "doesn't always think before she does things," the mother said. When asked at the hearing why she was asked to be the "gobetween." the 12-year-old replied, "I don’t know — maybe they thought I wasn’t the type to get in trouble." The girl’s father told the board that "they thought they had a safe sucker." The mother said that when the 12-yearold was on the bus beaded to the middle school, she apparently offered one of the pills to a student because the student said she had a headache. Th: student took the pin from the girl but later threw it away, according to a report on the incident by middle school assistant principal Mark Martin. Endsley said the drugs "could have been deadly" had they been taken in combination with certain other drugs. "Knowing what they are scares me," she said. The drugs included the prescription medi­ cations Anaprox (an anti-inflammatory), a generic form of Keflex (an antibiotic), and Robaxin (a muscle relaxer). They also in­ cluded lhe over-the-counter drug APC (asparnZphenacrtm/caffeme) The mother said her daughter did not know what the pills were and "did not know they could do harm." She said that when her daughter got to lhe middle school Feb. 1, she attempted to give the pills to the two middle school girls but the girls wouldn’t take all of lhe pills and asked her to hold on to them. A tip later pror.pted school officials lo ques­ tion the 12-year-old and search her. which ted to her suspension for 10 days and later expulsion. lhe 12-year-old cooperated with school officiate, Martin said, which eventually led to the suspension and expulsion of the two middle school students to whom the 12year-old gave a portion of the drugs. All three students were considered to have "de­ livered" prescription drugs, which is a more serious violation of school policy than possessing them. Four other middle school students were found to be in possession of drugs as a result of the investigation and were suspended for 10 days. Schoessel said the high school girl was questioned in the incident, but no high school students have been suspended or ex­ pelled in relation to the matter. Schoessel said he could not say more about any type of discipline that may have been meted out to the high school girl because federal law protecting students' privacy forbids him from doing so. Hastings City Police said the school sys­ tem handled the incident internally and the police are not investigating the matter All three middle school students who were expelled violated a school code that requires anyone selling or delivering pre­ scription drugs to be suspended for 10 days and recommended for expulsion to the school board. The board does not have to expel the student, however, but can instead choose another form of discipline. The mother of lhe 12-year-old told the board that expulsion would be "devastat­ ing" for her daughter. "My daughter needs help, not expulsion," she said. "All this stuff is terrifying her." Her daughter did not understand what she was doing and did not understand the conse­ quences of what she was doing, the mother said, in spite of the fact that middle school students are told about lhe rules at the be­ ginning of school and parents are asked to sign a paper stating that they received a copy of the school handbook containing the rules and were "aware of the contents. • The 12-year-old has had learning prob­ lems since kindergarten, her mother said, and may have qualified for special education instruction had the mother allowed her to be tested "They wanted to get her tested and all I could hear was Ritalin." the mother said. (Ritalin is a drug given to children rou­ tinely for such things as attention deficit disorder.) The mother had heard negative things about the drug, she said, so resisted her daughter being tested. At the expulsion hearing, however, she asked lhe board if there wasn't some kind of special education instruction and/or discipline that could be given to her daughter in lieu of expulsion. Board members were given a copy of the grades the 12-year-old has received thus far this year. The girl's grades have been poor, the records indicated, but she wrote in a tet­ ter to the board that T like school and I like my teachers... I can promise you that my grades will go up before my next report ord." The board was also given a copy of the girl’s attendance record for 1999-2000 and a copy of disciplinary records. The attendance records, which showed she'd been absent a total of 16 days this year, made it look like the girt was gone a lot from school, her mother said, but actu­ ally the girl was only ill three days. She received three days of in-school suspension for being caught using profanity in school, and received the 10 days of suspension for the drug incident, the mother said. She said board members may also have been influenced in their decision by a letter they were shown at the hearing written by the 12-year-old last November. In the letter the girl "used at least a dozen obscenities in a note to a friend, several of which were about her teacher," according to documents given to the girl's parents (the parents were not given a copy of lhe note). The girl said in lhe expulsion hearing tnat she wrote the note because her teacher "sent me out in the hall for a stupid reason and 1 was really mad." Schoessel said that school discipline hearings "do not have to follow the same rules courts of law follow in regards to evi­ dence and other forms of information. We've been advised by our attorney that it is •’ppropriate to share with lhe board the student's disciplinary history for that year, his academic history, and his attendance history." The attorney based his advise. Schoessel said, on rulings made in court cases filed in other areas of the state or country. The mother said lhe incidents with the (continued from w d profanities and an incident where her daughter was being disruptive in class have been the only times her daughter has been in trouble at school. The girl’s father said she is not allowed to use profanity at home. "She's a good person," her father told the board. "She wouldn't hurt anybody." "I have no doubt she's a good kid," Hu­ bert said at the hearing. However, be said, regarc less of the girl's "ignorance of the threat" her actions posed to others and ig­ norance of the consequences of her actions, he said, "the threat was very real.* "Actually offering fn pHis io odter stu­ dents goes way beydnd hokfing them for someone." he said. ■ v "We certainly don't want to sit up here and expel you." Board Secretary Don Myers said. "It’s a tough thing to have to do to anybody. It’s the hardest part of the job." The expulsion was made with the condi­ tion that the district will assist the 12-ycarold and her parents in relocating the youth to another school district. The board will allow her to apply for readmission to the Hastings district for the 2000/2001 school year. The mother said her daughter’s "stable life has been disrupted" as a result of the expulsion. "Her whole lifestyle’s being dis­ rupted." "They say they’re there to protect the children, but they're not protecting the child who has lhe problem," the mother said. "To me it sounds like they're just there to protect their zero tolerance reputa­ tions. I think they should not kick any child out. because there are other ways of disciplining. Just because we don't like what our children do. does not mean we can throw them out in society and leave them. They are our responsibility. I would like to have the schools find alternative ways to deal with children who have a problem. There has to be some kind of counseling, or taking away trips and special activities. If they take away a child's education they're taking away her future.” "I would do anything to come back to school." the 12-year-old wrote in a letter to the board. "I'm very sorry for what I did... I promise you this will never happen again... If you could find it in your heart to forgive me and what I did. 1 would be so hippy." huge increase for an intact dog?" Wayne Adams asked. "1 keep my dogs intact so I can enter them in dog shows and field tri­ als." A member of the American Kennel Club, he said the organization does not al­ low spayed or neutered dogs to be entered in shows or field trials. 'That’s my hobby." Wayne Adams said. “The reason they arc kept intact is — what would be the sense to have a dog that's a perfect confirmation of lhe breed and not be able to reproduce it? Am I an ir­ responsible breeder? No. I haven't raised a litter of pups in 15 years, but I might." County commissioners and animal con­ trol officials have said in the past that the higher fees were intended to help reduce the number of unwanted animals by encourag­ ing dogs to be spayed or neutered. Robert Adams said he raises and trains black and Un coon hounds and belongs to a kennel club. He also noted that the club's rule book sutes that "dogs will be disquali- fiec if a male is castrated and female is spayed." Making reference to the fact the intact dog licenses fees arc four limes higher than others, Wayne Adams asked, "Are my dogs four times as likely to cause a problem for animal control? I don't think so. "I can guarantee that my pure bred, highly bred dogs will not be running loose in the neighborhood. They will not be a problem to animal control... "I don't see where there's any justice for me being charged four times as much. I feel that fee is very discriminatory and prejudicial... My dogs have done nothing wrong. I’ve done nothing wrong." ...Why should dog owners be asked to pay for lhe operation of the animal shelter when as lhe undersheriff said lhe animal shelter is for the benefit of all people in lhe county...?" Wayne Adams said. "There are other animals there such as cats, rabbits and ferrets. Why do See LICENSE, continued page 18 Superintendent will suspend two students by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Hastings School Superintendent Carl Schoessel was given permission by the Hastings School Board Monday to put two middle school students on long-term sus­ pension. Schoessel said that normally the board holds a bearing to determine whether a stu­ dent should be expelled or placed on Long­ term suspension. But in this particular case, he said, school policy requires that lhe district at least put the students on long-term suspen­ sion, so Schoessel was given authority to do so "instead of going through the whole hearing process." Schoessel said the two students have ac­ cumulated more than 24 days of suspen­ sions and are thus considered to be "persis­ tently disobedient” and must be recommended to the board for either long-term suspension or expulsion. The middle school administration is recommending that the students be suspended rather than expelled. Schoessel said. Both students are in the special education program and will continue to receive services in spite of the suspension, Schoessel said. Scboess&l. wd permission of the board to suspend or expel the students was a formality. State law allows superinten­ dents and even principals to suspend or ex­ pel students, he said, but it has been the policy in Hastings that the school board handle long-term suspensions and expul­ sions. In other action at Monday's meeting, lhe school board approved changes in the career technology curriculum that would replace three health education classes with one sin­ gle class called Advanced Health Technol­ ogy. The board also approved the purchase of $10,950 worth of seventh grade science textbooks called "Science Explorer." Under its new policy of accepting stu­ dents from school districts bordering the Hastings district, the board Monday ap­ proved the enrollments of six students from the Lakewood School District and two from the Maple Valley School District. The board also approved lhe release of three Hastings students to attend Lake wood schools and one Hastings student to attend school in Caledonia. Also Monday, one sludent from Delton was admitted to Hastings and one student from Hastings was released to Delton. Stu­ dents transferring to and from Delton are al­ lowed to do so under an informal "Schools of Choice" agreement between the two dis­ tricts. A Push For PRA 2000... Larry "Bonner* Lippert, of Hastings, and Bill McClurtdn, of Rutland Township, are part of a state-wide, grass roots initiative to get PRA 2000 on the ballot. The two appeared Tuesday, across from the Hastings Middle School, to discus their cause. According to Lippert, "If you are 21. you should be entitled to do what you want in your own home. There are a lot of uses for hemp." PRA 2000's goal is to legalize hemp, in small quantities, in Michigan. Prescription Convenience... Location Drive-thru Internet Close to Your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com Pennock Pharmacy Drive-thru Open 7 Days/Walk-in 6 Days (616) 948-3136 1005 W. Green SL • Hastings l �Page 4 The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 24. 2000 LETTERS from our readers... As always, government is the problem, not the solution To the editor: You hear about different government bod­ ies holding hearings on how to keep farm land into fanning. Some of the best level and good land is being developed by big foot and is gone forever. Tell the people to buy and see the deer and wildlife. The wildlife just change their habits. Everyone loses. If you and I got involved in filling in wet­ lands, we would be in trouble. These out­ law s can swap land back and forth to make a wetland at their discretion. The new wet­ land will never serve the same pattern in natures makeup. Please don't ask those people with a title anything because the answer ends up into the same questions as you go out the door. ItS a wasted trip. Now let’s get back to the politicians. We have State Rep. Terry Geiger, who never has done anything about raxes on farms. State Senator Joanne Emmons sent me a bill she was going to sponsor on what prod­ ucts would be exempt from the school oper­ ating tax. Scotch pine is exempt, but red pine is not. For a refresher course, red pine is used for telephone and electric poles; lumber for bams; all kinds of treated lum­ ber and lots more. A real eyesore is an over­ grown Scotch pine woods! The legislation never went anywhere, so therefore, I am paying 18 mills for farm land. Senator Emmons is part of the problem. 1 had a call from a fellow 100 miles north who was having trouble, so they gave him my name to contact Where does the buck wop? Not at Emmons' door. Sounds like Janet Reno. I hope you people are happy at the morning legislative coffees! By the way, for a bigger donation you could spend a night at the White House. Heaven forbid, but maybe meet Barbra Streisand. Wc voted in 1994 to raise the sales tax from four to six cents, then our homestead would not be taxed the 18 mills. It was good at the time, but now the criminals in the backrooms in Lansing keep changing the rules and regulations. Now a farm has to be farmed over 50 percent If you had livestock there, you could pasture it, and it would be classified as farm Then, ail you need is a supervisor who wants to go higher in gov­ ernment. Raising bees is one. I asked how many hives I would need to have in order to qualify, but i couldn't get an anawen 1 Don’t ask me about sidewinders, ue have a lot uf them and they are into evwy busi­ ness. I’m sure .ou know some. If you don’t, look in the mirror. This is going to get worse before it gets better. The trouble is the tax on land. Let Lans­ ing pay for all school tax. Back in the 1970k for sure, taxes went wild, people were taxed out of their land. At the least, a farmer couldn't buy more land and make out. If you paid a nickel, you were taxed a dime. If it weren’t for taxes, a lot of this land would still be tn farming. In 10 years, a lol of people will reap what you have sowed, i’ll guarantee we will long for the day when a top in the country was just that. Then we have the likes of ex-Slate Rep. Bob Bender, w hose biggest doing was low­ ering retirement age and more benefits. We have the same thing going on in Barry County right now. Even the judge is behind it. I bought a truck from his dad 35 years ago, but that’s history, and so is the truck. 1 hate to help pay for all the retirement of socalled officials, whether they amounted to anything or not. Today; these people tax more and spend more. They get paid for going around the Hock The Road Commission is a pnmc example Hou can they separate charges and expenditures’ That’s where trust comes in. I couldn’t trust Surveyor Brian Reynolds. He tries to re-map and rule every land description - for the dogs. he HTPastings BaNNER ■Oevotorf to the mtervsCs of Barry County Since 1856 Pushed by Hastings Banner. Im. A Denston of J-Ad Graphics me. 1351 N M-43 Hwy. Hasangs. Ml 49058-0802 (818) 945-9564 -NEWSROOM(EOtor) Eiame Gilbert ,'Auen EOtor) David T toung Sbe8y Suise< Pattern Johns James Jonson Helen Mudry Mary McDonough Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • C'assrfwd ads accepted Monday through frtday 8 a m to 5 30 p m Scott Ommer Jerry Johnson Saturday 8 30 am • Noon Jonathan Jacobs Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: S25 pet year m Sorry County $27 per year m adjemmg counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box 0 Hastmgs. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Part at Hastmgs Ml 49O58 Let’s reduce expenditures for the future so you can tax less, the dog pound is going to be a big expense to run. In fact, a stray has been right here. I called about Feb. 14 and it was still hanging around after that. I would have thought Undersheriff Dan Ford would have been right out wit^his tax paid car. I understand he <$ making all the rules. What a farce! What wc used to refer to as the “city or county fathers’’ do not exist any more. Everyone is out for themselves, to make a name, run for higher office. My vote is more thought out than those people. To clarify, the supervisors I mentioned are not in Barry County. 1 know at least two, Irving and Hastings, who are OK in my book In fact, how many people would drop out of high school to go into service in World War II like Dick Thomas did? Take your hat off to him. Back then, it was back to the farm for a lot who had left the farm. Today, I know that some of the fellows who went to Cana­ da in the 1960s and 70s are sorry, and I guess I’m sorry for some anyway. That’s hard to live down. I hope you Clinton lovers will be first to volunteer for the service. I mean front line. An auto accident couldn’t straighten some of you out. Dogs and sheep don’t mix and I’m lamb­ ing now, so keep your dogs home, if you plan on their future. The three S s rule here. Let’s get Washington back to the people of the United States and not the so-called select group. One more of the books: The Department of Agriculture spent $6 million to buy up one quarter of all ground buffalo meat pro­ duction at $3.45 a pound. Billionaire Ted Turner owns 17,000 of those animals. Great news. You Democrats smile! Farmers, that’s your milk money! I gave my wool (250 lbs.) away. The world market is loaded. Our shoe and cloth­ ing factories are all gone also. Donald W. Johnson Middleville Hoekstra is no friend to animals To the editor: The Humane Society of the United States, with 7.3 million supporters nation­ wide, publishes an annual congressional scorecard on animal issues. Of the 435 Rep­ resentatives in Congress, only 29 received a score of zero for 1999 - indicating that these legislators failed to support even a single animal protection measure. Rep. Peter Hoekstra is among this small group of legislators demonstrating a consis­ tent hostility to the most basic protections for animals. On the other hand, Senator Carl Levin received a 100 for his support for animal protection issues. Rep. Hoekstra opposed a bipartisan amendment to stop the Pow of taxpayer dollars to an ineffective U.S. Department of Agriculture program that kills tens of thou­ sands of mountain lions, bears, foxes, and other predators in the West as a subsidy for livestock ranchers. He also opposed an amendment to restrict the use of inhumane and indiscriminate steel-jawed leghold traps on National Wildlife Refuges. He vot­ ed against an amendment to cut funding for tuna fishing practices that cause dolphins to drown in deadly purse seine nets. And he was one of just 43 repi ’sentativcs to vote against a bill prohibiting commerce in videos showing appalling acts of animal cruelty, including “crush” videos, in which women torture and slowly crush to death small animals for the sexual gratification of viewers. Finally, he failed to co-sponsor legisla­ tion cither to combat the gruesome practice of cockfighting or to protect farm animals injured at stockyards. Senator Levin, on similar issues consid­ ered by the Senate, sided with animal pro­ tection concerns on every issue. Rep. Hoekstra’s voting record should be unacceptable to anyone who believes in the humane treatment of animals. Constituents should tell him that there is nothing wrong with mercy toward our fellow creatures. To review the complete scorecard, go to www.hsui.org. Wayne Pacelie, .a iSenior Vice President, 1 The Humane Sdrnty of the United States The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requiremente are; • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Hastings newcomers need assistance Dear editor: A new* family that has recently moved into this area desperately needs help finan­ cially. I am asking everyone in this commu­ nity to please find it your hearts to help. Deanna (DeDe) and Durnitru (Dan) Vess with their two children Megan who is 3 and Dru who is I. moved here because DcDc was one of the assistant managers of the Taco Bell that opened here in September. Dan was a stay at home father, raising the two children because he is disabled. He found out two years ago that he had lung cancer and had his lung removed. One month after moving here, Dan start­ ed having severe headaches and had to go into the emergency room. He was told that he had a brain tumor and went to Grand Rapids to have it removed. The tumor was five inches in diameter and five inches deep into the brain. They were unable to get the entire tumor. Radiation treatments were started soon after the surgery, but it wasn’t long before they realized that it was not doing any good. The doctor at that time gave Dan at the most 10 months to live. Recently Hospice got involved and they arc doing a wonder­ ful job helping in every way that they can. Hospice has provided them with a hospi­ tal bed, oxygen, and bedside commode, everything that is needed for home care for Dan. A nurse comes in on a daily basis as well. Last month, DcDc was told that it was just a matter of weeks, so she went on fam­ ily leave and, of course, without pay. She is trying desperately to keep everything the same for the children. That is not easy, as they do not have their daddy any more. He^s not the person they arc used to being around. He was the one who did everything tor these children on a daily basis. I have been taking care of the children for them so they will have a normal routine in their lives. They will have to go to day care when DcDc goes back to work, as their father will no longer be there for them. This is something they need to get used to, and they’re not there every minute of the day to watch their father deteriorate into an unknown person. It is bad enough that DeDe has to sit home and watch Dan die, the kids don’t need to be put through it on a full-time basis. They do not understand what is going on. Last night I talked to DcDc and she said that she was told it would most likely be over in a few days. Dan is in bed now, on oxygen, morphine patches and his blood pressure is dropping rapidly It is possible that Dan may have already passed away by the time you read this. She has been told that the kids need to be in day care daily. I will be picking up and dropping off the children now. as she is afraid to leave the house at all since he could pass on at any time. DcDc has bills to pay and children to feed, just like anyone else, but without being able to go to work, how will she do this? She desperately needs help. Since there is no medical insurance, thank God for Hospice for helping with home medical care, instead of having Dan in the hospital or a nursing home, which DcDc would not be able to afford. There is no life insurance either, nothing to help to pay for funeral expenses. This is something that DcDc will have to pay for herself. I ask you to put yourself in DcDe’s shoes and Tnd it in your heart to help in any way that you can. We had planned to hold a benefit to raise money for this family, but things have pro­ gressed so rapidly that we do not have the time to hold one This is just one of those cases where tlicrc is no hope for any change. There is not enough money in the world to save him. The family needs the help in this case. Please send your donations to the Vess family fund at Mainstrect Savings Bank in Hastings. » Jane A. Jones. Freeport U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Oiksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Lavin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope. Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9086. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202 224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-34C0. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phono (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 24, 2000 - Page 5 Operation Nightcap gets county board approval nancial FOCUS .MARK D. CHRISTENSEN Jones and Co. How safe are “safe” investments? The recent volitility in the slock market brought out a fact that many people had almost forgotten: stocks can go Jown as well as up. For most of the 1990s, wc had an almost continuous bull market, which has led io record amounts being invested in stocks. Many of these investors have had little experience with a bear market. Consequently, if they suspect one is com­ ing. they may be tempted to look for “safer” alternatives, such as savings accounts, cer­ tificates of deposit (CDs), money market funds and Treasury securities. Arc these types of investments complete­ ly safe? it’s true that they will generally protect your principal, and they do pay a fixed rate of return. But they might not keep pace with inflation. which, although lew in recent years, has not disappeared. Over time, you could lose significant purchasing power through these so-called "safe” vehi­ cles. You can clearly see this risk by reviewing . the historical “real" rates of return — the rate of return after inflation — for various investments. From 1926 through 1998. the annual average inflation rate was 3.1 per­ cent. Here's how different investments fared during this same period; • “Cash" instruments, such as short-term U.S. Treasury bills, averaged a 3.9 percent return, producing a “real” rate of return of just .8 percent. • Long-term corporate bonds returned 5.7 percent, for a real rate of return of 2.6 per­ cent. • Stocks, as measured by the Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite SukL Price index, returned 112 percent, resulting in a real rate of return of 8.1 percent. As you can see. only stocks significantly outpaced inflation. Bui that gets us back to where wc started — the price fluctuations asaociated with investing in slocks. The fact is that you simply cannot get the high returns of stocks without taking on some risk. Slock prices will unquestion­ ably jump up and do* u on a daily, monthly and yearly basis. They always have and they always will. . But keep this in mind: The longer you hold your stocks, the more this volatility will even out. It has been proven that time significantly lessens the effects of the extreme price swings that transpire over the short term. And. over the long term, the slock market has ahvays trended up. Apart from time, you have one other effective weapon against volatility: diversi­ fication. By spreading your investment dol­ lars among many types of stocks, you will lower the risk of being caught in a down­ turn that affects just one group. And by adding bonds, you can help reduce the volatility of your portfolio. The greater your asset mix. the better off you’re likely to be. Ultimately, when it comes to investing, safety is in the eye of the beholder. In other words, your idea of safety depends some­ what on whether you seek long-term growth or the guaranteed return of your principal. Perhaps the most secure strategy is to build a well-diversified portfolio that contains all types of investments — from the volatile Io the predictable, and every­ thing in between. —STOCKS— The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the previous week SBC Comms 36-1/2 Anheuser Busdt 61-11/16 CMS Energy 18-1/4 DaimlerChrysler 64-1/2 Dow Chemical 114-1/8 Ford 44-1/16 Family Dollar 16-1/4 First Financial Bancorp 18-3/4 General Motors 73-5/8 Hastings Mfg. 7-3/4 IBM 111 JCPenney 17 Johnson & Johnson 78-5/8 Kellogg s Company 24 Kmart 8-1/2 Coca Cola 49-34 McDonald's 32-5/16 Sears 27-3/4 Simpson Industries 10-1/2 Semco Energy 11-15/16 Spartan Motors 4-1/8 AT&T 46-3/8 TCF financial 19-15/16 Pharmacia & Upjohn 48-1/2 Wal-Mart 48-1/8 Exxon-Motxl 75-7/16 Gold 5305 20 Silver $5.26 Dow Jones Average 10304.84 Volume on NYSE 979M -1-3/8 •1-1/8 -1-1/2 ♦5-3/16 -2-5/16 -1-5/16 ♦3/16 -7/16 ♦1/8 -6-1/8 +7/16 -1-1/16 +15716 ♦1/4 ♦1/4 ■1 7/16 -1-1/2 ♦1/4 -1-11/16 +1/32 -1-5/8 -1-3/16 -1-1/4 -9-7/8 -3-7/8 +53.45 ♦5.05 -41335 -21M Visit Us on the NET jadnews.com AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE ■B FOR SAFE DRIVERS WITH GOOD TRAFFIC RECORDS by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Drunk driving in Barry County is going to come under closer scrutiny when area law enforcement agencies begin working overtime hours to help combat the prob­ lem. The county has received federal grant funds to pay the overtime costs because the state of Michigan has recognized that drunk drivers are a problem in the county. Sheriff Steve DeBoer told lhe County Board of Commissioners this week. "In a five year period, from 1993-97. Barry County was eighth out of 83 coun­ ties for injury accidents in which drinking was involved. In another five year period, from 1994-98, Barry was sixth out of 83," DeBoer said. Regarding 'crash injuries for one million miles traveled from 1993-97, we were fourth and in 1994-98, we were fifth. So I think you can sec there is a problem out there. The federal government said we will make money available to local jurisdictions to try to address that problem...Success is measured when you don't get the money because hopefully you will get some kind of impact.” On a vote of 6-1, the County Board ap­ proved the Operation Nightcap grant that DeBoer requested. Commissioner Rod Goebel cast the lone dissenting vote. Commissioner Robert Wenger was absent. Operation Nightcap involves sending a higher number of police vet;cles than normal on patrol at pre-planned times dur­ ing the grant period. Deputies and other law enforcement personnel will be working overtime, as the grant stipulates, to satu­ rate the area with police presence during the unannounced designated times. Last month, the County Board tabled consideration of the Operation Nightcap grant until it could discuss the matter with DeBoer. Commissioner Rod Goebel had wanted to strike, out a grant objective calling for 2.5 traffic stops per patrol car hour during each Operation Nightcap "saturation patrol’’ and Goebel pursued that avenue with DeBoer this week. DeBoer, the grant s project director, as­ sured the board that motorists would only be stopped if a violation of law is in­ volved. The number of traffic stops (2.5) per pa­ trol car hour is "not at all unreasonable," DeBoer said. "1 would say probably half is normal." he said. Commissioner Jeff Mackenzie said he agrees that something has to be done about drunk driving, but said telling deputies to pull over 2.5 vehicles per patrol car hour sounds like a quota would have to be met. "I think the law says you can't have a quota for number of tickets (issued)," DeBoer said. "I don't think the law addresses enforcement stops. If deputies were told they would be disciplined if they did not make 2.5 that would be a quota, but telling them that's the goal would be different. "I agree with your distinction," Macken­ zie said. "Do we want lhe money or don't we?" asked Commissioner Emmet Herrington. “That's the question we've got to answer." "I don’t want the federal money that bad," Goebel said, wondering if motorists would be stopped in the early morning hours, for instance, if they have snow covering their license plate. "It's a violation of taw," DeBoer said. "The law says a license plate has to be readable...We don't stop people for noth­ ing. 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Goebel asked how much revenue would be generated from the traffic stops. "It's not about revenue," DeBoer said. He said Operation Nightcap would in­ volve "overtime hours in addition to nor­ mal patrol," dedicated to traffic enforce­ ment. The Operation Nightcap program for four local law enforcement agencies will be funded by a $15,016 grant awarded to the County Sheriffs office by the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. The Michigan Stale Police Post in Hast­ ings has its own grant, but its Operation Nightcap efforts will be coordinated with the other agencies. In addition to the County Sheriffs De­ partment, Hastings City Police, Barry Township Police and Prairieville Township Police will be funded for Operation Night­ cap through the Sheriffs gram. Gov. Bush has a record of reform To the editor: Stop penalizing seniors who work A House Ways and Mcarts Subcommittee passed legislation to repeal the Social Secu­ rity earnings limit on Feb. 16. As Chairman of the house Social Security lask Force, I have long fought this misguided rule that discourages many of our most experienced and productive workers from participat.ng in the economy. I have repeatedly intro­ duced legislation to abolish the earnings test, including the Social Security Earnings Test Repeal Act (H.R. 3599) and the Social Security Solvency Act (H.R. 3082). The earnings test now in taw penalizes more than 800.000 seniors in the workforce by taking some or all of their Social Securi­ ty benefits. Social Security recipients aged 65-69 earning more than $17,000 now lose $ I for every $3 of wages above that earning limit. In essence, a third of everything they cam over $17,000 is taxed away even before they pry their income and payroll taxes. The limit on Social Security benefits for senior citizens still working has its origins in the Depression, when policy makers encouraged people to retire to free up scarce jobs for younger people. While the policy did little even then to address the massive unemployment caused by the Depression-era earnings test is a start. Today a 68 year old who decides to go back to work can face the equivalent of a 72 per­ cent federal tax rate. That is wrong. Our lax code should reward - not punish - work and responsibility. In 1996, wc passed wel­ fare reform to encourage work over depen­ dency. This month. Republicans passed marriage tax relief, because holy matrimo­ ny should be regarded as encouraged, not taxed. And this spring I hope Democrats will join Republicans to fix the earnings limit, because it is not fair to penalize seniors who work. year, I hope that we continue our progress by working on Social Security reforms that will tackle the problems posed by the pro­ gram’s unfunded liabilities, which have been estimated to be as high as $9 trillion. That means $9 trillion would have to be invested now earning at least 5 percent interest to keep Social Security solvent for For A Rate Oiiotation Without Obligation the next 75 years. Call Dunng Office Hours 8 00 a.m ■ 4 30pm Mon - Frr Eliminating the counterproductive. do about their schools? I think not Clinton and Gore had more than seven yean to do something, anything, about our schools. They have not As a remilt, the schools have become worse. Now she . wants to give them at least four more yren’ • The Democrats' answer has been to put a Band-Aid (money) on an old wound (schools) when what n needed is radical surgery ("Reform with Results"). George W. Bush deserves our support. Grace Cushman. Hastmgs Notice « hereby given that the Barry County PtwininglZorwig Commieaton wd conduct a public hewing on February 28,2000 at 730 P.M n me Community Room. Courts B Law BuMng al 2® W. Court St . Hasanga. Mkftgan. The aubjeetd the public hearing wd be the oorwideraSondtw blowing amarxtnart to tw 1978 Barry Cowity Zoning Ordnance. as amended: HAP CHANGE - A-1-2000 Raquaat to rezorw property m Sac. 6. Barry Township (aaa outtnad area below). d A parcel d land in ma Norm IS me Normeed 1M d Sec. 0. TIN. throughout lhe economy. As the earnings »est legislation approach­ es a vote on the House floor in March. I’m working to add another incentive for seniors to continue to work if they choose to. I’ve offered an amendment to the legis­ lation that would accelerate the phase-in of the delayed retirement credit (DRC). This is the credit that increases your monthly Social Security benefits should you choose to work past the age of 65. My amendment would increase a retiree's monthly benefit by 8 percent for each year past 65 that he or she delays taking Social Security benefits. This change is revenue neutral because the higher benefit merely reflects the shorter penod the retiree will draw benefits There is still much to do to make Social Security solvent for current and future retirees. For far too long, politicians have been raiding the Social Security surplus to pay for pork-barrel spending Republicans stopped the raid on Social Security last year. Now for the first time in 30 years, the Social Security surplus will not be spent fo” anything but Social Security benefits. Next In response to Ruth Pino's letter in a Banner edition earlier this month: She has a right to her opinion, but the people of Texas don't agree with her. nor do I. The people, of Texas re-elected Gov. George W. Bush with 69 percent of the vote. Does she know ray more than they NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Depression, it certainly isn’t necessary as wc now face shortages of skilled workers *Snmpto promum sho*n lor draan who aryoy 5 years at sab dnwtg. usa tfw wheto tor ptoasurv and an mamed. ages 25-54. oath mo or more can msurod on the sama pokey and crashes because people have been drinking, in my eyes, that's a worthwhile operation," DeBoer said. "Bravo," said Commissioner Sandy James, who noted that the grant is looking out for the safety of citizens. "I'm in favor of getting them (drunk drivers) off the road." Goebel said. The federal government mandates lhe standard of measurement, DeBoer surmised ' because there were people who took lhe (grant) money and said that's free money ROW. Barry Twp.. Berry County. Michigan. dMCrtwd as Sw Ead 280 Il d tw Norm 1473 ft d meSoum 255 II d tw meowing desenpeon. Beginning on tw camemne d M-43. d tw 21 rods Soum Nor* Section Ww; twnce Soum 30 rodt; twnce Wen 22 rods: twnce Norm 50 Ms; twnce West 22 rads; twnce Norm 30 rods, twnce East 22 rods to me point d beprnrtg Reserving unto grantor an 1,0wrist, tor ingress, epess and put* uSitws Over Soumeenmared. FROM C-2TOC-1 tw “ Al d the above mentioned property is located in Berry County. Mchigan. Interested persons desring io present twr views on tw proposed amendments. either vofbety or m writing, wrft be given the opportunity to be hoard at shore mentxxwd limo and place. Any witt­ ier response may bo mated to tw address listed below or taxed to 616-948-4620 The proposed amendment d the Barry County Zoning Ordnance is avdada lor hearing at the Barty County Planning Olhce. 220 W Stale St. Hastings. Mchigan. between tw heirs d 8 a.m. to 5 p m (dosed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday Please call tw Batty County Planning Once at 616-948-4830 lor turttwr information The County of Barry County will provide necessary auxiliary axis and services, such as signer, tor tw twating imposed and audto tape, d primed materials being considered at tw mooing, to mrSinduals with disabilities at tw meetngtwemg upon Ian (10) day, notice to tw County ol Barty. Indinduala with disabilities requiring auxiliary axis or services should contact tw County d Barry by anting or calling the toflowng Michael Brown. County Admratraior. 220 W Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan 49056 ■ (616)948-4891. Debbto S. Smith Barry County Ctort �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner Thursday. February 24. 2000 Mr. Shcllenbarger was preceded in death Richard Allen Shellenbarger HASTINGS - Mr. Richard Allen Shcllenbarger. age 74, of Hastings, passed away Thursday. February 17, 2000 at his residence He was bom on October II, 1925 in Battle Creek, the son of North and Inez (Hom) Shcllenbarger Mr. Shcllenbarger attended Battle Creek Lakeview, Rural schools. He mamed Helen R. Taggart on June 29, 1946 Mr. Shcllenbarger served in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946. His employment included: Ermont Newton Farm, Eaton's in Battle Creek. E.W. Bliss Company, Farm Bureau, Pickle Factory in Hastings, and Bradford White Corporation in Middleville, where he retired after 19 years in 199C. He was a member of the VFW in Middleville and attended Hastings Church of Nazarene. by brother, Robert Shcllenbarger; two grandchildren, Tarra Shcllenbarger in 1990, and Allen Sinclair in 1990. He is survived by his wife, Helen R. Shcllenbarger of Hastings; one son. Michael A. (Cathy) Shcllenbarger of Hastings; five daughters. Susan J. Twigg of Hastings. Bettie I. Heercs of North Carolina, Helen M. (Gene) Sinclair of Hastings, Gloria A. (Houston) Malone of Hastings, Dcbo.*? (Leon) Krebs of Hastings; 16 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; sisters, Maxine Birman of Hastings, Waneta Leffel of Hastings, Katherine Coleman of Kalamazoo. Funeral Services for Mr. Shcllenbarger were held on Monday, February 21, 2000 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Randy Hartman officiated. Burial was in Irving Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to MADD's Teddy Bear Program, or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. the BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9 30a m . Sunday School 11:00 am, Sunday Evening Service 6 00 pm. Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday Rlfto6 30pm 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 771-8077 Service Times 9 45 ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles hitcher, Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 pm. Sunday Mawra 8 30 am and 1100 am . Confession Saturday 3 30-4 IS p m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. James A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a.m. classes for all ages Morning Worship 1045 am Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 600 pm Wednesday activities 7 00 p.m. arc Rainbows or J J Bible Quu (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quu (ages 8-12k Ybwh Mmmnes or Teti Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Aduh Bibk Study - No age limits am Iradmonal. IfflSam Sun day School. 1115 a.m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p m For more information call the church office ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Chartes Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hauling, Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p m THORN APPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8 30 a.m.. 9:55 am and 11 20 a m Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 t u . Wednesday evening rervice 6:30 p.m Ybuth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p.m also Nurs­ ery available for all services Bnng the whole family WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3 It5 N Broadway. Harting*. Ml 49058 Pastor LtoMW-)Phorv. 567-dfiffi PKbart 945-3'974 vices Sunday. 11 00 am . Sunday School, 10 am for all ages 4-H. Mondays 6 30 to 100 pan. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Fnrnw/y Hu HoMtitgi Groce Suthren ChurchJ. 600 Ptssrcll Rd . I mile cast of Hartings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday Services 9 45 am ■ BtWe Classes - far aU ages. Iff40 a m • Morning Worship. 600 p.m Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7 30 p m Prayer and Bible Study Sharing Your Faith “Ybu Arc Wel­ coming " Church Phone. 948­ 2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 'Member Church of the World­ Hide Anglican Comminton" 315 W Center St (comer of S Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Chartes P McCabe III. Rector ounoay worsntp services - b a.m and 10 am Christian Education 10 am . Nursen Available at 10 am. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 Wert Pastor Ken Vteught (616)94^ 9)92 Sunday School 10 a.m, Worsi.-p 11 am.; PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M 79, Lany Hub'J^^tor CMrtHr i4wme 9»5- 9 30 am. Sunday School. 1045 am Morning Worship. Youth Fel­ lowship. Sunday 5:00 to 7 00 p.m ai the church (grades 6-12th) Wednesday 6UO-800 pm War­ riors (grades K-5th). serving evening meals to Wamors. 6 00 p m . Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m to 8.30 p.m. (grades 6-12th). Thursday 7 00 p.m. Prayer Meet­ ing. (Child care provided) HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor Dtoid Burgett. 948-8090 or 948 2667 Sunday Scbnol 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m.. Sunday Evening Service 6pm. Thu. .day Bfate Study 7 pm If mterested m a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Bren: Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship 1100 am. Evening Service at b 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00pm formation call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. Feb 27 8 00 A 1045 am Worship, 9:30 1245 pre. BC Jail Ministry. 6 00-80) pm • Middle A High School Youth Thursday. Feb 247 00 p m - Choir (Cantata). Satur­ day. Feb 26 8:00 p.m.. NA. Monday. Feb 28 • 700 pm. SS Staff Tuesday. Feb 29 -7 30pm. H ASTINGS FIRST UNITED streets. Dr. Buffon! W Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian FjJucation Rochelle Krcvkes. Diphone (616) 945-9574 turner free building »nh elevator to ail vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a m 9 30 a m - Sunday School - every Sunday, classes arc available for everyone Ciaues for IT. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd . Hartings. Ml 4905g St Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican nte Morning prayer Sundays 11 DO am 1928 Book of Common Prayer Ques­ tions call 948-9437 taught for aduta 10 30 a.m - Cof­ fee Fellowship Radio Broadcast 11:0b a m • Worship Services chtkfcarc available for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade Feb 20-26 is Brotherhood Sister- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Curria, Senior Pastor; Pas­ tor Dove Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries. 9 30 i m Sunday School for all ages. 10 45 am . Morning Worship Service. 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. 7:00 pm. Sr High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p.m.. Awana, Sr. and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information <m MOPS. Ladies Bible Stuthes. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am FC towship Time before the service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train«• WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Piuor Ben Hemng Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 am . Church Service 10.30 a.m . Wednesday 6 00 p.m. Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High HASTINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH Comer of Jefferson and Green (Democratic Hail). Hastings. Dr Eugene E Curtis. Pastor 616-948­ 8213 Sunday Worship. 10:30 a m . Sunday Evening. 6:00 p m . Tuesday evening 6.30 p m (Call for location) A warm welcome to This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses. YAREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS ^^^ondhyJ^Gronetvold3 tea4 a Grifftai Heckry Game m call tte ckurvh «<Tkt (616) 945- dd Arena in Grand Rapids. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49U58 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pauor Deborah E Sisson, Associate Fastor Sally C Keller. Director. NoahY Ark PreSchixil Thursday, Feb 24 9 15 a.m . Women's Bible Study. 6 45 p.m.. Praise Team Friday. Feb. 25 - Second Group of Shofl- ico. 600 p m Menden Dinner and Program. Dining Room Sunday. Feb. 27 - 9 00 a.m.. Traditional Wbrahip Service. 9 20 a m . Chil­ dren's Worship. 1000 am. Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room. 10* 10 beginning with Assembly in Sharpe Hall; 11 20 am.. Contem­ porary Worship Service. 11:50 a.m . Children's Worship The 9 00 Sers ice is broadcast over WBCHAM 1220 The II 20 Sen ice is broadcast over Channel 10 throughout the week Nursery is presided during both sen ices 4 00 p m . Confirmation Class Dining Room Monday. Feb 28 9 00 Staff meets for prayer and planning. ’’00 p.m. Committee Night - All Standing Committees a m. Men . Bible Sruds a YMC A Office. 3 00 pm Newsletter Deadline Wednesday. March I 9 30 a m . ManhMary Circle. I 30 pm. Circle «4. Church Dmmg Room. Janet Fcighner. hostess. b 00 p m. Church Night Supper. 6 45 p tn.. Kerygma Bible Study ■ the Mcnies" - Dining Room " 00 pm. Chancel Choir rehearsal 7 50 pm. Hannah Circle (»5). 7 30 p m. Ruth Circle <*6l away early Wednesday. February 23, 2000 at Thomapple Manor. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. | ~^essjHrcne^Ucrdtn^ BOSLEY PHARMACY away Saturday, February 19, 2000 at her residence. She was bom on June 27, 1921 in Ovid, the daughter of Porter & Leia (May) Whitney. Mrs. Allerding was raised in the Ovid area and attended schools there She moved to the Hastings area in the early 1950's from Ovid. Mrs. Allerding married Adolfus Koan and marriage ended in divorce. She married Ivan Allerding and he preceded her in death in 1987. Mrs. Allerding was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother; a sister; and four grandsons Mrs. Allerding is survived by two sons. Bernard (Deborah) Koan of Hastings, and Kenneth (Josephine) Koan of Hastings; a two step-sons. David Allerding of Muskegon, and Ronald Allerding of Hastings; three step-daughters. Nancy Heywood of Jackson. Donna Rasera of Hastings, and Diane Patch of Hastings; 12 grandchildren; six gre. grandchildren; 17 step-grandchildren; and IS step-great grandchildren Visitation will be held on Saturday. February 26, 2000 at 10:00 A.M. until funeral time at The Outreach For Jesus Church. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 26. 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at The Outreach For Jesus Church 5181 Enzian Road in Delton with Pastor Pete Terburg officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. SHELBYVILLE - Mr. Cecil M. Matta of Skjsibyville, passed away 2000 in Hastings. m Port Clinton, Ohio the son of Hamson and on March 1,191: Hazel (Bourdo) X In 1980. he lired from Menasha Corporation with ever 29 years of service. Cecil was an avid fisherman and deer hunter. He enjoyed riding around the country side and counting deer. He also enjoyed going out to dinner and spending time with his grandchildren, especially around the picnic tabic at home. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Clyde Blauvelt. Cecil is survived by his wife of 60 years, Doris (Foote); sons, Jerry (Vicky) Morse of Hastings. Terry (Pam) Morse of Plainwell, Dan (Rose) Morse of Shelbyville, Robert (Jeane) Morse of Shelbyville, and Joe (Kathy) Morse of Shelbyville; daughters, Julie (Doug) London of Delton, Mary (Jerry) Patrick of Plainwell; brothers. Ray (Jewell) Morse of Gun Lake, Ralph "Bud" (Gcorginc) Blauvelt of Marshall, Rolland (Garnet) Blauvelt of Plainwell, and Kenneth (Margaret) Blauvelt of Shelbyville; sisters. (Donald) Hoekstra of Kalamazoo; 18 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, February 24, 2000 al 11:00 A.M. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton wi»h Pastors Mike Risner and Rich Sheldon officiating. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville. Memorial contributions to the American Lung Association in Cecil's memory will Looking for. Quality Printing? Call Us at J-Ad Graphics for a quote today! HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. | Beryl D. Price FREEPORT - Mrs. Jessie Irene Allerding, age 78, of Freeport, passed Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER AREA OBITUARIES FREEPORT - Mrs Dorothy J. Gronewold, age 77, of Freeport, passed daughter. Janet (Ben) Hasman of Freeport; H ASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Sate Rd and Bohwood St. Rev Daniel Graybill, Senior Pauor. Rev Donald Brail. Auociaie Pauor Phone 945-9121. Sun­ day - 9 45 am Sunday School. 10 45 am Morning Worihip; 5 30 p m KidY quizzing, 6:00 p m Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6;30 pn., KidY Alive forages 2 through fith grade; Teen* Sing and Share grc*« and r’.ble study Wednesday. 9:0,7 a m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and XZn io 12 noon NiHktev Morning GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1716 North Broadway Randal! Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9 45 am Sunday School Hour; 11OO a m Mormng Worship Ser­ vice; 600 p m evening Service. Wednesday 700 p m Services for Aduhs. Teem and Children 541 N Michigan Ave, Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Sen ices Bible Classes 10 a.m. Worship Ham. Evening Services bpm Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m Peter Wackcrman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on sideos in | 945-9554 MIDDLEVILI t ■ Mr. Beryl D. Price, age 66. of Middleville, passed away Saturday. February 19, 2000 at his home after a long courageous battle with Leukemia. Beryl was bom on June 29, 1933 in Barry County, the son of Forrest Bert and Mae Louise (Ware) Price. He was raised in lhe Freeport. Hastings and Middleville areas, and attended Thomapple Kellogg School, graduating in 1952. Beryl married Jeanette I. Haight on October 17. 1953. He proudly served his country in the United Stales Army. Beryl managed the Middleville Building and Supply, was a self-employed Carpenter, and retired from Bradford White Corporation after 13 years of service. He was President of the Middleville Rotary and Chamber of Commerce. 22 year member of the Middleville Fire Department and later was Captain, also was an Ambulance Driver, was active on lhe Village Council, served on the Thomapple Township board of review, member of lhe Middleville VFW Post 7548, Hastings Moose Lodge He was an outdoor enthusiast, and enjoyed fishing, golfing, dancing, a good game of cards, and always had a story to share with his friends. Beryl was a family man. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed being involved with all their activities. He was a caring, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, always doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and two sisters. Beryl is survived by his wife of 46 yean, Jeanette I. Price; three sons, Jeffrey Lynn (Debra) Price. Daniel Lee (Katy) Price both of Middleville, Kendall Laroy (Julie) Price of Grand Rapids: seven grandchildren. Jeff. Nicole (Marc) Krugh. Nate, Michael. Andy. Mark and Kylie; five great grandchildren. Brittanie. Mitch. Ashley. Austin and Emma; one sister. Helen (Paul) Burkey of Hastings; one brother. Kenneth (Marian) Price of Freeport; brother-in-law. Dennis (Betty) Haight of Middleville; several nieces and nephews, and a boat of friends. A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday morning, February 22, 2000 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Lee Zacfiman officiated. Interment was at Mt Hope Cemetery in Middleville Memorial contributions may be made to Barty Community Hospice Arrangements were made by lhe Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Claudine O. Oswald HASTINGS - Mrs. Claudine O. Oswald, age 79. of Hastings, passed away Wednesday. February 16. 2000 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. She was born on December 18, 1920 in Eaton County, (he daughter o' Claude & Gladys (Stevens) Gross. Mrs. Oswald was raised in the Hastings and Nashville area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1943 from Hastings High School. She married Leonard Oswald on January 22. 1944, and he preceded her in death on October 7. 1964. Mrs Oswald had lived all her married life in Barry County. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Hastings Fust Baptist Church, long time volunteer for the Operation Care Program. Mrs. Oswald was also preceded in death by her parents; son, David Oswald; sister, Ruth Rose; half-sister. Joan McIntyre; two infant brothers; and three infant sisters. She is survived by two daughters, Lenia (Kenny) Roop of Tarkio. Missouri, and Deborah (Bernard) Koan of Hastings; son, Darwi . Oswald of Hastings; five grandchildren; sister, Genevieve (Howard) Allen of Nashville; two half-sisters. Glenda (Dennis) Stevens of Hastings, and Joyce (Earl) Stevens of Hastings; two step-sisters. Betty (Thomas) Kidder of Hastings, and Pauline (Victor) Osborn of Caledonia; two half-brothers, Lloyd (Bess) Gross of Hastings, and Stewart (Dianna) Gross of Hastings; step-brother, Donald (Donna) Kosbar of Hastings; many nieces and nephews Funeral Services were held on Saturday, February 19, 2000 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Daniel I. Currie officiated. Burial was in Dowling Cemetery in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Virginia R. Sellers HASTINGS - Mrs. Virginia R. Sellers, age 74, of Hastings and formerly of Clarksville, went to be with her Lord on Saturday evening, February 19. 2000. Virginia was bom on January 16. 1926 in Trotwood, Ohio, the daughter of Alfred and Amy K. (Kuns) Flora. She had served faithfully with her husband in the ministry at the Calvary Grace Brethren Church in Alto, and in establishing a number of mission churches. Virginia will be remembered by her family as a wonderful wife and loving mother. She is survived by Pastor Dick Sellers, her husband of 50 years; her children. Bruce and Ruth Sei'era of Goshen, Indiana, Randy and Priscilla Sellers of Pendleton, Indiana. Jody and Dennis Bentzler of Kokomo. Indiana. Sharon and Clark Wolters of Portis, Kansas, and Anita and Tony Wolters of Poriis. Kansas; 10 grandchildren; one great grandchild; her sister, Beth and Gene Stone; and her brother, Alfred Flora. • Funeral Services were held on Tuesday. February 22, 2000 al the Calvary Grace Brethren Church. Pastor Mick Funderburg and Pastor Bob Moeller officiated. Committal Service was held at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Liberty Mills. Indiana on Wednesday. February 23. 2000. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Grace Brethren Church for the support of Missions. The funeral arrangements were handled by the Koops Funeral Chapel. Lloyd R. Goodenough HASTINGS - Mr. Lloyd R. Goodenough, age 86, of Hastings, passed away Monday. February 21. 2000 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. He was bom on January 9, 1914 in Middleville, the son of Daniel A Florence (Draper) Goxlenough. . Lloyd was raised In the Hastings area and anet&H Hastingstchoott He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army Air Corps. Lloyd married Alma May Hilton on September 1, 1940 and she preceded him in death on July 19, 1997. He waa employed at the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for over 30 yean and retired from there. Lloyd was a member of Hastings American Legion Post. He was also preceded in death by his parents; and a sister. Lloyd is survived by two brolhers-inlaw. Charles (Hazel) Hilton of Wyoming, and Harold Hilton of Hastings; two nieces, Ruth (Robert) DeVrou of Omena, and Donna Foster of Grand Rapids; nephew. Calvin (Pant) Hilton of Wayland; many great nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Goodenough were held on Wednesday, February 23. 2000 al Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Russell A. Sarver officiated. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. Woodland Township in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made Io Thomapple Manor Activities Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Edna G. Heaven MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Edna G. Heaven, age 94, of Middleville, passed away Saturday. February 19. 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom on July 20. 1905 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of George B. and Lizzie (Dalrymple) Spencer. Mrs. Heaven made many lap robes for area nursing homes and loved the many activities, especially the Thursday morning coffee, during her years at Lincoln Meadows. She was preceded in death by her husband. Clarence Heaven; and son. Charles Brodock. Mrs. Heaven is survived by three daughters. Ethel (Parmer) Kams of Lansing. Lillian Havens of South Haven, Earline (Larry) Chapman of Warsaw, Indiana; two sons. Walter Brodock of Hastings. Donald (Marlene) Brodock of Sioux Falls. South Dakota; 27 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; 20 great great grandchildren; one sister. Lavina Baker of Grand Rapids; one brother. Charles (Kay) Spencer of Akron. Ohio; several nieces and nephews. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place A Memorial Service will be held al a later date. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 24. 2000 - Page 7 Social News LEGAL NOTICES MQnCR Of .MQRTGAG& FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. Default having been made in the condftions of a real estate mortgage made by John Edwin Jay Holden and Katherine L Holden husband and wife, of 14950 Waubascon BeWevue. Michigan 49U21. and Bond Corporation a corporation or­ ganized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan whose address is 2007 Eastern. S E . Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507. dated June 12. 1997 and recorded on July 9. 1997 m Liber 701. Page 310 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Twenty Three Thousand Two Hundred Forty Three Dollars and Sixty Four Cents ($23,243 64) and no suit or proceedings at law having been in­ stituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by vrtue of Jones-Williams exchange vows Stephanie Anne Jones and David Travis Williams were united in marriage Oct. 2, 1999, at lhe Firit Presbyterian Church of Hastings. The Rev Rick Campbell and Rev. Kent Keller officiating Stephanie is the daughter of Royden and Valene Jones of Rochester Hills, Michigan. Travis is the son of David and Mary Williams of Hastings. Maid of honor was Bonnie NannengaCombs, friend of the bode Bridesmaids were Hillary Jones, sister of the bndc, and Rebecca Singer, fnend of the bride. Best man was Nicholas Williams, brother of the groom Groomsmen were Joshua Bruwer and Matthew Cassell, friends of the groom. Ushers were Brandon Graham and Todd Kolster, fnends of the groom, and Trey Jones, brother of the bride. Readers during the wedding ceremony were Mamie Williams, sister-in-law of the groom, and Jennifer Hamson. fiancee of the bndc s brother Music was provided by a stnng quartet from the Grand Rapids Symphony. Soloists were Tony Williams, cousin of the groom, and Scott Rich. The soloists were accompa­ nied by Patti LaJoyc. The bndc and groom traveled from the church to the Hastings Country Club by horse and carnage for their reception. The couple honeymooned tn the Smoky Mountains. Tennessee, and now reside in Holland. Michigan. /feed BOY, Kyle James, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Feb. 15. 2000 at 4:00 p.m. to Keith and Kerry Burnside of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long GIRL, Hie Anns Irene, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 15, 2000 al 4:52 p.m. to Nikki Bivens of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 3/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Taylor Brook, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 8.2000 at 5:52 p.m. to Heather Lambert of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs and 21 inches long GIRL, Jordan Danyellc, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 10. 2000 at 4:21 p.m. to Warren and Manon Dalry mple of Wayland Weighing 8 lbs 2 ozs. and 2! 1/2 inches long. BOY. Tyler Curtis, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Feb 10, 2000 at 1:07 a.m. to Michael and Jackie Brou n of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs 10 oz and 19 inches long. GIRL, Cole Lena, boro at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Feb 8. 2000 at 11:41 a m. to Keith and Teresa McKelvey of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 I '2 inches long. GIRL, Elliza Jaynes bom at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids at 11:55 a.m. Feb. 10. 2000 to Jacquelyn and Brad Tolles of Comstock Park. Weighing 9 lbs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Elliza is welcomed home by her big brother Morgan Grandparents arc Jim and Fncda Jaynes and Bob and Linda Tolles all of Hastings. Great grandmothers include Carolina Arens, Norma Cole. and Maxine Toiles. Warren-Bustance wedding announced Tim and Winnie Bragg of Williamsport, TN and Cliff and Karen Bustancc of Hast­ ings wish to announce the marriage of their children Wenda K. Warren and David M. Bustancc on Feb. 14, 2000 in Hastings. Dinner was hosted by Rick and Karen, Heather and Emily Heath at their home fol­ lowing the ceremony. the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on March 9. 2000 at 1 00 p m . the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Building, 220 W State Street Hastings. Michigan that be­ ing the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bxider for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal tees and charges of the sale, in­ cluding attorney s fees allowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located m Barry County. Michigan and which are described as fol­ lows A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the South­ east 1/4 of Section 26. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, described as commencing at the South­ east corner of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 d the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26: thence North 100 feet for place of beginning, thence North 200 feet; thence West 120 feet; thence South 200 feet, thence East 120 feet to the place of beginning which has an address of 14950 Waubascon. Bellevue. Michigan 49201 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with MCL 600 3241 in which case the redemption penod shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern. S E Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 Dated: January 24. 2000 Drafted by: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N.W , Ste. 111-A Grand Rapris. Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 Lakes National Bank Michigan A National Bank ing Association Mortgagee, dated November 11. 1996 and recorded m the office nt the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michi gan. on November 25, 1996, m Uber 679. Page 318 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this no bee for principal and interest, the sum of Eleven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Five and 73/100 Dollars ($11.255 73) And no suit or proceedings at law or m equity having been mstrtuted to re­ cover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by vrtue of the power of safe contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan r such case made and provided, notice is hereby grven that on April 6. 2000. at one o'clock m the afternoon. Local Tme. said mortgage will be toredosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder at the East door of the Barry County Cour­ thouse, m the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan (that being the building where the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described m said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the si­ terest thereon al elevon and 150/1000 (11 150%) percent per annum and ail legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees al­ lowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest n the premises Said premises are situated in the Township of Baltimore. County of Barry. Stale of Michigan and described as. Beginning at a pomt on the West line of Section 24. Town 2 North. Range 8 West. Baltimore Township. Barry County. Michigan Distant 1050 00 feet North of the South line of the North 38 acres of the South one half of thv Northeast ^©-quarter of said Section 24. thence West; par­ diet with said South hne of the North 38 acres, a distance of 331 00 feel; thence North parallel with said East section Ine 150.00 feet; thence East 331.00 feet to sax. section kne; thence South 150.00 feet Io th* place of beginning Tax I.D. No 08-002-024-230-00 During the six months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, unless determined abandoned r accordance with MSA 27A.3241 (1), in which case the redemption pe­ riod shall be 30 days. Dated at Ann Arbor, Michi­ gan. February 14. 2000. Elizabeth A Kiefer. LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes National Bank Michigan. Mortgagee 401 East Liberty. Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 2298 (734) 769 8300 x 5499 (3/16) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Don Philips, a married man. and Janet Philips, his wife (original mortgagors) to Fot Alliance Mort gage Company Mortgagee. dated April 21. 1998 and recorded on June 22. 1998 m Document No 1013905, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the CONTI MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as assignee by an assignment dated April 24 1998 which was recorded on February 11.1999. in Document No 1025060. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHT AND 67/100 dollars ($25,808 67) including merest at 17 600% pet annum Under the power of sale contained n said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast •ngs. Ml at 1 00 p.m., on March 16. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing North 86 Degrees East 500 feet from a point 800 feet South of the West 1/4 post of Section 21. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, thence North 86 degrees East 50 feet, thence South 4 degrees East 50 feet, thence Southwest erty 60 1/2 feet, thence North 4 degrees West 85 foot to the beginning Together with use of lake shore and drive to main road in common with other owners Also: Commencing North 86 de­ grees East 600 feel from a point 800 feet South of the West 1/4 poet of Section 21. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, thence South 86 degrees West 50 feet, thence South 4 degrees East 50 feet, thence Northeasterly to the place of beginning The redemption period shaft be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale Dated. February 3. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593 1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attomeyf. and Counselors XI50 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Fanns, Mt 4X25 Fie *990910653 Tigers (3/2) (2/24) Are you changing jobs Dr. and Mrs. Van Zyl celebrate 50 years or retiring? Al and Carol (Priggc) Van Zyl of Lake Odessa celebrated their 50th wedding an­ niversary on June 22, 1999. A family dinner was held in their honor. The Van Zyls have 4 children - Debra (Steve) Steward. Bradly (Jill) Van Zyl, Emmy Jo (Tim) Spitzlcy. Craig (Angie) Vari Zyl; 11 grandchildren and 1 great­ grandchild. What should you do with your 401(k) or pension plan distribution? Wouldn’t you like a team of specialists on your side to handle your financial concerns? /KaniA^e /licenses The Olsson Group is committed to providing comprehensive financial advice with integrity, competence, and the best service possible. Justin Wells Littlefield-Lawwill, Lake Odessa and Robin Lynn Woody. Lake Wally Olsson, Hastings High School Class of 1956, has 35 years of experience as a Financial Advisor with Roney and Company which is now Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Linda Baker, his assistant, has 19 years experience with Roney and Company and Raymond James & Associates, Inc. With the addition of Wally’s sons, Jeff and Scott, the team boasts a combined total or more than 62 years’ experience in the financial services industry. Odessa Ronnie Daniel Makley. Woodland and Luaann Middaugh-York, Lake Odessa David Charles Foster. Middleville and Suzan Mary Irish. Middleville David Michael Bustancc. Nashville and Wenda Kay Bragg. Nashville. Dale Duane Lindsey. Delton and Carol Ann Noel. Delton Kyle Michale Hughes. Nashville and Kendra Mae Johnson. Nashville. Donald Manuel Mello. Middleville and Kimberly Luclla Richards. Middleville Guy Alan Backc. Hastings and Debbie Jo Call (800) 451-0479 now to set up your appointment The Olsson Group Smith. Hastings. LeRoy Daniel Starks. Nashville and Stephanie Rae Starks. Nashville. You're an odd one, aren't you? Waters Building, Suite 405 161 Ottawa Avenue NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Telephone (616) 456-8691 toll-Free (800) 451-0479 Fax (616) 456-1915 BOY. Derek William, bom at Battle Creek Health System on Feb. 8, 2000 at 8:54 p.m. to Dale and Kelly Dickinson of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. [Happy Birthday, MIKE SMITH BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER EARN $9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN Join the nursing assistant class at Thornapple Manor and make a difference in the lives of oth­ ers. The class will be held March 15 through March 30 and is not in session on weekends. After successful completion of state testing, wage will increase to $10.65 per hour Apply for this opportunity in person by March 9 at: 'Qidrnapple cW- nor 1-800-310-9031 - «WA«DS- MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made si the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Harold R Frazier, unmarried to Great Lakes Bancorp A Federal Savings Bank now known as Great , ><•».’ »n ton tun r>tiuM«rirc Walter S. Olsson, Senior Vice President, Investments - Financial Advisor Linda C. Baker, Service Associate Jeffrey D. Olsson, Associate Financial Advisor Scott D. Olsson, Associate Financial Advisor Specializing in Mutual Funds, IRAs, Retirement Plans, Rollovers, Annuities, Long Term Care Insurance, Stocks and Bonds. 2700 Nashville Rd . Hastes. Ml 49058 • EOE .j Committed to your financial future. �Pages - The Hastings Bannei Thursday. February 24, 2000 ‘Low’ doctors? n i j Ann Landers ■< Lying mother Dear Ann Landen: The letter from "A Mom in Ohio" touched me deeply, because I have the same problem. The woman who wrote said her young son’s stepmother was lying to the boy and causing all sorts of problems I am the custodial parent of the two best children in the world. My ex-wife, their mother, could not tell the truth if you asked her, "What time is it?” Counseling hasn’t helped. My cx-wifc is conniving and ma­ nipulative, and has undermined every ther­ apy session. I always come out looking like the bad guy. This is how I have handled the situation. When each of my children reached the age of 5. I told them, “Your mother loves you very much, but she has a problem telling the truth, so don’t believe everything she says.” As the children got older. I began to point out the inaccuracies in her stories. This was painful for me. but it was neces­ sary. Parents arc not supposed to lie. I have always taught my children to be honest and truthful. Now, when my ex-wife tries to pul one over on the courts, my chil­ dren will stand up and tell the authorities the real story, without worrying about what their mother will say. They are now 8 and 9 years old - mentally and emotionally healthy. They know right from wrong. Please tell “Mom" it is OK to teach her son that some adults do not tell the truth, the same way she would teach him not to get into cars with strangers Believe me. it works. - A Dad in Ohio. Dear Ohio Dad When you have finished pinning medals on yourself. 1 would like to say a few words. A divorced father who tells his children that their mother does not tell the truth is a jerk. If their mother is indeed a liar, they will find it out on their own soon enough. Children of divorce have a tough enough time without having a father who berates and speaks in a disparaging way about their mother. So, please hold the cheap shots. Dad Those kids have enough to deal with. Dear Chicago: Diop that word “sinking" from your vocabulary, and think instead of sw imming victoriously against all odds that come your way. What your dad calls “sta­ bility” is really DEPENDENCY I suspect he likes the control he has exercised over your life. I say go for it. Girl. and God­ speed. Show the old man you CAN make it on your own. I’m betting on you. Drugs are everywhere. They 're easy to get. easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. !J you have questions about drugs, you need Ann Landers booklet, "The Lowdown on Dope." Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to Lowdown, do Ann Landers. PO Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $4 55). To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate page at www. creators com. Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Dear Ann Landers: You recently printed a letter from Nameless in Maine." the wife of a physician She said that thanks to man­ aged health care, physicians have become glorified paper-pushers who are no longer in the business of helping people. You promised to print any interesting replies sent in by your readers, and I hope mine qualifies. I, too. am a physician s wife. My husband used To be an enthusiastic, altruistic doctor who cared only about the well-being of his patients. Now. he struggles to assure them that they will receive the quality care they deserve. His frustration level has risen tremendously over the last 10 years. My husband must continually justify why a patient should remain in the hospital longer, or why certain tests arc necessary. He is forever battling with insurance com­ panies that haven't a clue about the circum­ stances which might make additional care necessary. My husband is no longer in charge of his patient scheduling, and has no idea which patients need to see him more urgently than others. How can wc continue to experience med­ ical advances when we cannot pay our re­ search doctors enough to provide for their families? Why do wc pay entertainers and sports stars astronomical figures - so much more than those who can save our lives? And finally, why would anyone want to spend extra years in medical school and many years in debt to pursue a profession that is held in such low regard and holds so much frustration? - Confused in Virginia. Dear Virginia: Your signature fits you well You arc "confused." all right Since when is the medical profession held in low regard? Doctors may not make as much money as they once did. because the entire health-care system HAS changed, but physicians, arc still widely respected and greatly admired It is true that many doctors may be frus­ trated. thanks to dealing with insurance companies and HMOs. but medical schools arc still turning away students with B aver­ ages. and continue to have long waiting lists. In spite of the obstacles, a great many then put a $419 suit under his clothes, and started to walk out of the store. The only problem was that the man had put the secu­ rity tag in his pocket instead of leaving it in the dressing room. As he was leaving the store, the security tag set off the alarm, and the man was promptly apprehended by a store employee. He is being held in the Ventura County Jail without bail. Gem of the Day (Credit Fred Allen, one of the great humorists of the *40s): A celebrity is a man who works all his life to become well-known, and then, wears dark glasses so nobody will recognize him. Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. young men and women still want to be physicians, and I say. God bless them. Stupir' crook Dear Ann Landers: Here’s another one for your "stupid crooks" file, It recently ap­ peared in our local newspaper. The Camar­ illo Star. I hope you get as big a laugh out of it as wc did. and that you will share it with your readers. - Two Loyal Readers in Camarillo. Calif. Dear Camarillo Loyals: It’s a thigh-slappcr all right. Thanks for passing it on. Camarillo police reported that a man went into a high-priced department store to steal a suit. Accdrding to police, the 28year-old man took several suits and pairs of slacks into a dressing room, and then, used wire cutters to snip off the security tags. He LEGAL NOTICE Synopsis of the Regular Meeting of the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD February 9, 2000 All Board Members present. Approved agenda, treasurer’s report and minutes of previous meeting. Contract with Cemetery Sexton approved. Approved amendment to SWBCSWA Connection, Use and Rate Ordinance ft i5. Bid for Insurance accepted. Approved payment of vouchers. June Doster Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Earl (2/24) ITDOESNTWEALLYOUVEGCT 10 GET ,UL YOU WANT M50SUPERCAB 4X4 XLTW/OFF ROAD PKG U’ If If 1 UJTOMATIC • S.4TRITON V8 • 4WHEEL ABS ■ /V.JVJ CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS • AM/FM CASSETTE OWER WINDOWS & LOCKS AIR -4TH DOOR .faJ / ^7.9 79 24MONIHLEAS?i $2,425 DUE AT SIGNING Go for it .afofM noirifoti ytimxe Dear Ann Landers: 1 am a 34-year-old single mother, divorced for six years, with four children under the age of 15. I am to­ tally miserable, since my divorce, I have been unable to support my family, and my father has been helping me financially for the last three years. My brothers and sisters resent this, and I don’t blame them. My re­ lationships with men have been disastrous. After the last man left me. I considered sui­ cide. I want to get away from here and start over. A friend who lives in another state says I can move in with her until I get set­ tled. She has already lined up a good job for me. The program is my father. He says if I move out of town. I will lose the only stable base I have ever known. He has also made it clear that if I leave and get into trouble again, he will not help me. I want control of my life, but what if my father is right, and I fall flat on my face again? Supporting myself will set a good example for my children, and ! really want to do it. but I am afraid. 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They came over on the Brig “‘Franklin’’ landing in N.Y. on Sept. 27. 1837 The fam­ ily headed west from New York, heading at the intersection of Woods and Bower north on the Hudson River and then cast on the Eric Canal. The brothers were bound out to work for a man on the canal. He lived at Albion and Rome, N.Y. until he was 21 years old. In 1852, he was in Michigan, working for a Mr. Young on the Goguac Prairie in Cal­ houn County. He was able to purchase 80 acres in Assyria Township from William Pearce, who had received the land as an award for his service in the Seminole Indi­ an War in Florida. Jasper's parents had been living in Cleve­ land. Ohio. He brought them to Michigan to live. At first they stayed in the home of Jus­ tice Butler on Section No. 13 of Johnstown Township, a near neighbor while they built a log cabin on Jasper's land. Jasper Hoffenmuller Americanized his name to Jasper H. Miller. His parents were not happy about this, but it made life a little simpler for the new Miller family. The par­ ents lived nearby to the Miller family until they died 17 months apart, John on March 17, 1856, and Mary on Aug. 12, 1857. Jasper^ sister. Eva. and her husband, Mathias Schneider, who was a wagonmak­ er, arrived in Hickory Comers, Barry Township by wagon, after stopping in Detroit, where their child was bom on Aug. II, 1857 one day before Mary Hoffen­ muller died. Jasper H. Miller married Lucinda Butler, the daughter of Justice Butler on April 17, 1858 They were mamed in the Bnggs School, east of Lacey. Jasper was drafted during the Civil War into the 13th Michigan Infantry Jl Jackson. Mich., as a cook, but he paid $83 td secure a substitiMr, a common practice during this war. The Millers put together a family of 14 children, si* of which were adopted. Their children were Eva. Mary, Arthur. John. Jesse. Laura. Myrtelia and Fred, plus six orphan children which they raised. Arthur Miller's children were Nettie. Anna, Glenn. Floyd, Orlie, and Clifton. Nettie and Anna were fascinated by the skills of Louisa Cadart, who was a seam­ stress in France before coming to America and continued to work at her trade when she arrived in Michigan and in Assyria Town­ ship. Louisa had worked as a seamstress in the Court of Emperor Napoleon III. making clothing for his wife. Empress Eugenie Marie De Montijo. Louisa regaled the girls of the neighborhood with stones. They loved to hear about her days as part of the French Court. The Millers added to their land holdings, with about 403 acres in three townships. In 1904. he purchased 320 acres on tnc road, which became M-66, in Section No. 4. This home had been built for the daughter of Cleaveland Ellis. He lived in the home until his death in 1915. Lucinda lived until 1930. they are buried in the Union Joy Cemetery. Calvin Smith once owned and operated a blacksmith shop at Assyria Centre, where he had many of the things needed and used by the citizens of the area. Smith Y Hack­ smith shop was there until after the turn of the century, when it was moved to Bellevue, where it continued to be operated for sever­ al years Lacey was divided between Assyria Township and Johnstown Township. We will cover it more thoroughly when we write about that township The Briggs School District No. 7 and the Bnggs Church were built on land donated Jasper and Lucinda Miller, 1862. The child is not identified but could be their first daughter. Eva. by Chauncy Briggs. The Methodist Church in 1855, on the cast side of the Briggs School, was built in 1854. The school was annexed to the Bellevue school system in the 1950s and the school is now a private home. An overview of how the school was in the early 1900s has been given by Carol Miller Harbin. It reads as follows: “I was one of those pnvileged lo attend one room school dunng the late 1920s and the early 1930s. The Briggs School in Assyria Township was attended by my father, Floyd Miller and his father Arthur Miller and in the last years of its existence, by my two older children. Philip Higbee and Lorraine Higbee.” A note in the Miller history archives also reads as follows: “On April 17. 1858, Jasper Miller mar­ ried Lucinda, daughter of Justice Butler in the Briggs Schoolhouse near Lacey. During the Civil War Jasper was drafted in the 13th Michigan infantry at Jackson, Michigan as a cook, but paid $85 to secure a substitute. "Ouh was usually a large school, with probably around 30 enrolled with only one teacher and eight grades. The scats were in three sizes, with the smallest in front, which meant that there were two rows of seats in front of the teacher’s desk, and one grade at a time was called up for each class. One advantage of this was that if you missed school, or failed to understand a lesson, you heard the same things several times, both before and after it was studied by your own class. “Winter was fun, as wc all took our sleds to school, sliding down the hill between home and school, traffic on the roads was minimal. We could always find hills in near­ by fields for recess and noon hour and occa­ sionally a teacher who would let us slide in the road, which was much better. "There was a *jood hill just west of the school and a big hill between there and Lacey. A really lenient teacher would let us go to the big hill and Eari, Glenn and Clarence Campbell had the biggest fastest sled. If conditions were nght and no cars came along, their sled would go down the big hill, up and down two more and finally stop some distance cast of the school. There was time for only one trip per noon hour over this route. "We at Bnggs had a' distinct advantage over the neighbonng schools, as we were adjacent to the Briggs Methodist Church. The Ladies' Aid met every other Thursday, and the students were furnished a delicious dinner for a dime. If some student lacked the dime, the teacher furnished it for the needy one and on a salary of probably $35 to $50 per month. Two of my teachers were girls who had grown up in the district and attended Barry County Normal. Manan Sunton Markovitch and Hazel Cole Hoff­ man. “Most of the time I walked to school half a mile with Lucile Cole McClelland. We were expected to arrive within a half hour from the time wc left home, but getting home could be much more leisurely Wc errv OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Nodes ■ hereby. grven twt tw Boari of Review of tw City of Hastmgs w« convene r tw Cty Hara Second Root Conference Room. Emmet Herrington in the Checkered Cemetery, Assyria Township before it was restored. 1977. . found all sorts of things t> distract us. Of course, wc couldn't carry lunch boxes for these forays, so wc would set them down and might have to go back quite some dis­ tance to recoxer them. If our parents were looking for us they could tell where wc had left the hasten path by the location of these boxes. Finally, a time limit of an hour was set for our getting home. “I completed the eighth grade at Bnggs School in May of 1936, so was ready for high school in September of that year lo attend high school there were two main options. One was to rind a place to board in town, and the other wasjo have a car and dnve to school every day. and autos were far from plentiful Sor».‘ from our neighbor­ hood went to Battle Creek and some to Hastings. “Howard and Elizabeth Martin lived nenr Dowling, and had two boys a little cider than 1. They had a car and drove to Hastmgs High School. Neighbors kept calling them, asking if their son or daughter could hire a ride to school with them. Discerning a real need, they made a personal survey of some of the rural families with students approaching high school age. They bought a bus and began transporting students to Hastings. I was one of the lucky ones, and their first bus route went generally cast of Lacey, then back and forth on most of the roads between M-66 and Barryvillc Road. By leaving home at 7 a.m., wc were lU school by 8:10. Then in the afternoons, we got out of school at 4 p.m. and were home soon after 5 p.m.” This picture of school days at Briggs School District No. 7 of Assyria Township was written by Carol Miller Higbee Harbin for the History of Assyna Township Rural School History _ r Ini 844, A.W. Rogers settled on Assyna Township Section No. 31. He introduced himself as a Methodist minister and held services in the Baker schoolhouse for a time. He abandoned Methodism for "spiri­ tualism" and he announced that he was a clairvoyant doctor and built up a substantial practice. He based his cures on herbal med­ ’ ication. A.W. Rogers was a director at the. Checkered School for many years. The school was a frame building located NEXTEL - INTERNET - PAGING CELLULAR - LONG DISTANCE a.m. to Noon —1:00 pun. to 4:00 p.m. INTERNET ACCESS AS LOW AS 89.99 PER MONTH WITH THE LOWEST T1 & ISDN PRICING! HASTINGS 838 4008 OR TOLL FREE 888 244 8206 WANHD: Full-time for friendly, patient oriented Cental office. Experience preferred, but will train the right person. Benefits. Send resume and salary requirements to: Ad # 109, C/O Reminder, 1351 N. M­ 43 Hwy., Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 Get Extra CA$H From Your Home Or Business! WE FINANCE ALL TYPES OF REAL ESTATE! • Vacation Properties Tawwyera wwhmg io appeal tw aaeeeeed value, taxable value of ctasarfication assigned their • Single-wide Homes w/Land property may appeal to tw Board of Review In person or by lettor Taxpayers wishing to appear m • Vacant land & Farms person, pteaee wtophone (018) 045-2488 tor an appointment Tentative factors tor real property assessments in tw City of Hastmgs wd be as totows • Investment & Commercial • Multiple-use Properties • Home Improvements • Extra Cash rot. RATIO FACTOR 44.42 INDUSTRIAL 5000 1.1256 1.0000 RESOENT1AL 47.06 1.0627 DEVELOPMENTAL PERSONAL 50.00 1 0000 50.00 1.0000 The City of Hastmgs w« provide necessa y reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice Larry X Warren Loan Offrcer >a^.Northpointe ^^Tiank to tw Ctork of tw Cty of Hastings or can 818-045-2468. or TDO cH relay services 1-800-649­ 3777. Evert! G. Manahum CttyCtartc 1-800-237-2379 Dental Assistant And at many days as may bo nacasaary to review correct and equalized the 2000 assessment COMMERCIAL THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! NEXTEL OFFERS FREE INCOMING CALLS AND LONG DISTANCE IN 2000 ON SELECTED PLANS. NO CONTRACT! Cty Hal. 201 E. StaW Street. Hastings Mchtgan. on: March 7to and 6th Roads in the southwest comer of Assyria Township. The school had a small wood­ shed. a belfry, and the usual two privies. Andrew W. Rogers served as a director for this school on several occasions in the 1860s. He also served as Justice of the Peace in 1852. Andrew W. Rogers went to war in 1862, became part of the 1st Michigan Cavalry. Company H. He was buried in the Check­ ered Cemetery at his death in 1877. Checkered School operated until 1962­ 1963, when it consolidated with the Belle­ vue School system. The school is now a pri­ vate home. . The Checkered Cemetery is directly behind the Checkered School. It had been neglected for many years and had grown up to brush and weeds. In 1977, Assyria Town­ ship Cemetery Board, under the leadership of Emmet Herrington, a board member, set to work to clean it up and restore it as far as it was possible. The Township Board allo­ cated $1,100 in revenue sharing money to spruce up the cemetery. A sexton was hired to care for the four Assyria Township ceme­ teries, Ellis, Bell. Assyria and Checkered. They cleaned away the weeds and brush. The stones were straightened and reset. There were at least 37 graves which lacked headstones. These were marked with cement Hocks so they can be found. The cemetery today, is mowed and well kept. The last burial that can be documented is that of 2-year-old James Eari Eascy. born in 1947 and dying in 1949. Physicians in Assyria Township included Dr. Harwood of Maple Grove, then Dr. Youngs followed by Dr. Chase, and in rapid succession. Dr. Delano. Dr. Sessions, and Dr. Armour. Dr. J.I. Baker came to Assyria center in 1880. Dr. H.A. Adrounic came to Lacey in 1915 in answer to a letter sent to the AMA by Charles Nickerson when con­ cern about the lack of medical treatment was serious. Dr. Adrounic responded and became a part of Barry County. He later moved his* practice into the City of Hast­ ings. Next week. more about Assyria School and Assyria families. MAL ESTATE OWNERS, CALL LARRY WARREN TODAY! 1-888-NORTHLOAN 345-2900 912d la* Cf Amm ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE OF MEETING The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall. 8060 Tasker Road. Bellevue. Michigan 49021 on March 7 at 7:00 p.m. to organize and receive the rolls. The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 8060 Tasker Road. Bellevue. Michigan 49021 on March 13 and March 14 from 8 00 a m to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m and from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on March 16 to hear protest. The Assyria Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as sign­ ers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of print­ ed materials being considered at the meeting, to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meeting or public hear­ ing upon 7 days notice to the Assyria Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Assyria Township Board by wnting or calling the following: Dena Miller. 10570 M-66. Nashville. Michigan 49073. 616-758­ 3410. Mike Boles. Supervisor �P«9« 10 - The Hastings Bennet - huredey. February 24. 2000 < I me (< think 11 it... Wrestling with thoughts at the district mat tournament Some random thoughts while taking in Saturday's individual district wrestling tournament at Hastings High School: • Sometimes you wonder if the MHSAA should go lo power rankings when putting together its districts, and other tournaments. When two of lhe best Division II wrestling teams in the State — Lakewood and Lowell — begin the post-season with a match that will eliminate one, it's just too bad for the sport in general. If you haven't heard. Lowell beat previous No. I L-akcwood. in district action at Lowell High School last Thursday 30-26 by winning the final decision at 275. • Talk about pressure, how about the fate Saturday of the 156 wrestlers competing at Hastings High School. One bad move and a season can be over. In one writer s opinion, I felt that Hastings' Gabe McCarty should have been wrestling for a first or second and not a third or fourth. Us short guys (although Gabe is a little bit stronger than me) must stick together. Gabe McCarty is a pillar of strength whom I never would want to upset. • The most impressive thing about McCarty, however, is not his overall strength, but his big heart. You notice how much that is appreciated by many when viewing the crowds that hang around McCarty, during and after the matches. • Post-season wrestling matches may be a test of fortitude for lhe grapplers. but it can also be a test for the parents. Some of lhe parents' reactions are priceless, while others i could do without totally. • Did you know that Joe Hinkley holds the Hastings Middle School record for escapes? Hinkley's record number is 17. This year, he is starting as a freshman in the Saxon 103-pound weight class • Hinkley is not the only frgghman with 1999-200T superianvesHWwabout Middleville's B andon Schalk, who placed second Saturday at 103. Schalk's season record is 41-10. • Schalk's fire makes me remember another Middleville great who grappled at 103, Kyle Brower. • Female wrestlers are certainly making their mark in this area. Caledonia's Lvnde Baltrusaitis finished third at 103 Saturday and is headed to this Saturday's regional tournament at Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. Amanda Lee was a returning letterwinner for the Saxons this season and has certainly showed the guys that she can teach them a move or two. • Hastings High School’s athletic trainer Matt Goschke is a tireless worker who certainly deserves a lot of praise for all of lhe bruises and ailments that he helps to heal. • Praise also should be given to the number of hard workers at Saturday's district who made the event such a success. Talk about team work... the ■ Saxons got plenty of that. • This week's hair loss award goes to lhe Trojans from Middleville. Many of the wrestlers have shaved their heads, hoping that it will give them post-season success. It apparently has worked. The best "do" goes to Middleville's Is Rosales who not only shaved his head in a very unique way, but added the team colors to that overall cut. • Lakewood's Greg Seeber did not shave his head, but he did alter his color and now he is a blonde. Just goes to prove that blondes don't just have more fun, but they also have reasons to smile from what they can achieve on those mats. • I am totallj upset with Battle Creek Lakeview for bringing black into its color scheme that has always been purple and white. Then again. I was also upset at Western Michigan University when they changed its colors from brown and gold to the black and gold that it is today. Some changes maybe just take a little time to get used to. • Hastings* Tony Bowne not only is a great candidate for Mr. Basketball, but he is also one the most well-rounded athletes who 1 have ever covered in my 13 plus years in journalism. Whenever I watch Tony play, Oscar Robertson comes to mind. • Let the countdown start, 15 days (March 15) until the wrestling individual finals at Detroit's Joe Louis Arena. Let Hockeytown become Wrestlingtown... we certainly look forward to it. Talk to you soon. Gabe McCarty receives plenty of support from his Saxon friends before taking the mat in Saturday's final round. McCarty; 22 others in area ready for regional Saturday turned out to be quite eventful for Middleville wrestler Tom Haynes. Haynes, along with 155 other grapplers, competed in the District 12, Division II individual tournament held at Hastings High School. Haynes first beat Trojan teammate Marc Carter 4-3 to earn a chance at wrestling for third place in the 275-pound weight class. His opponent was Hastings' Gabe McCarty. During the regular season, Haynes and Carter wrestled three times and in all three decisions. Carter oul-scored his Trojan teammate, 8-4, 3-0 and 6-0. This time the result went Haynes' way. "All of the decisions I made were the right ones," Haynes said. "Actually, I was tired at the beginning and I knew that I had lo do it now." McCarty and Haynes proved to be quite competitive in the final match of the days action, but McCarty finally prevailed 2-1 in an overtime decision. McCarty easily could have wrestled for first or second place in the 275-pound class, but he was penalized in his match against Lakewood's Ben Hake and Hake was awarded lhe win on an injury default. McCarty was the only Saxon to qualify for this Saturday's Division II regional to be held at Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. Lakewood managed to qualify a program record 11 for the regional, while six made it in for the host Trojans and five qualified for Caledou t The lop four in each weight class qualified. First place finishers were Middleville's Is Rosales at 145, Middleville's Chad Reil at 152, Lakewood's Ron Wierckz at 160 and Lakewood's Greg Seeber at 103. Rosales (35-3) defeated Caledonia's Josh Baltrusaitis with a 4-0 decision for his title. Reil (44-3) wasted little time to gain his first, pinning Lakeview's James Christie in 1:21. Wierckz (17-3) had a real battle with Eaton Rapids' Tony Cataline, but pulled out a lough 12-9 decision. Seeber (27-2) pinned Middleville's Brandon Schalk in 3:23. Area seconds went to Lakewood's Hake at 275, Middleville's Brett Wiersma at 125, Caledonia's Josh Baltrusaitis al 145, overcome. Hastings won six matches on falls and five others by decisions. Winning matches for the Saxons were Devon Borror (14-3 decision), Tom Rowse (pin), Tiffiny Easey (pin), Richard Harper (10-7 decision), Ryan Ferguson (7-3 decision). Caleb Case (3-0 decision). Ferris, Overbeek, DeGoede advance to mat regional Three Delton Kellogg wrestlers qualified for regional mat action at last Saturday's Division HI individual district But Ferris was not lhe only Panther to be No. 1. David Overbeek won the 171pound weight class with a pin in 5:29 of tournament held at Delton Kellogg High School. The top lour wrestlers tn each weight class advanced Bill Ferris was the weight class champion at 275 to highlight the Panther efforts. Ferris won a 7-2 decision against Dowagiac's John Howard in the championship match. the championship march over Dowagiac's Stephen Townsend. The third Delton grappier lo qualify for regionals was Jeff DeGoede. DeGoede wound up fourth at 215, iosing a 4-1 decision to Comstock's Bobby Pratt in the final round. Middleville's Schalk at 103, Lakewood s Phillip Plowman at 119 and Lakewood's Shawn Veitch. Hake (24-14) did not wrestle in the 275-pound final because of an injury. Wiersma (38-8) was pinned by Eaton Rapids’ Jesse Chapman in 2:47. Plowman (32-3) had an injury defau* in his championship match with Jackson Northwest's Chris Edwards. Veitch (35-6) lost a 10-1 decision lo Ionia's Josh Bocks. Third place area achievers were McCarty at 275, Lakewood's Aaron Stahl at 112, Caledonia's Todd Maines at 135, Caledonia's Lynde Baltrusaitis at 103, Caledonia's Selh Temple at 130, Caledonia's Ryan Haywood al 140, Middleville's Josh Strait at 160, Lakewood's Jarrod LaRoche at 189 and Lakewood's Corey Meyers at 215. Stahl (21-11) won his third on an injury default to his Viking teammate Ben Best. Maines (43-6) won a 10-3 decision versus Harper Creek's John Abdel-Nour. Lynde Baltrusaitis (39-10) pinned Marshall s Nick Zuehlke in 3:56. Temple (38-12) won a 5-2 decision against Lakewood s Matt VanDorp. Haywood (42-8) won his third place match over Marshall's Brett Riser. Strait (42-8) won by injury default against Chris Harris. LaRoche (40-3) won an 8-4 decision versus Harper Creek's Joe Yurisich. Meyers (20-15) beat Jackson Northwest's Mike Miles 3-2. Fourth place finishes were turned in by Haynes at 275, Best at 112, VanDorp at 130 and Lakewood's Tony Harmer at 152. Harmer (36-8) lost to Eaton Rapids' Chad Wright 8-2 in his finale. Weight class championships were also won by Jackson Northwest's Bryan Ambs at 112. Marshall's Noah Wilson at 130, Jackson Northwest's Aaron Beach at 135, Eato.i Rapids' John Dickerson at 189, Eaton Rapids' Matt Sutton at 215 and Eaton Rapids' Tom Olger al 275. Trojan wrestlers titlists at Hastings HASTINGS — Same place... same tournament... totally different result A year ago, Middleville. Hastings and Wayland Union took part in a Division II wrestling district al Hastings High School. The host Saxons were the champions, beating Wayland 50-24 in the final after Wayland ousted Middleville in the first round by one point. 33-32. The three teams returned to the scene a year later last Thursday (Feb. 17), but found the results to be quite different This time, it was lhe Trojans from Middleville (33-5) who walked away with the big prize, the district trophy. Coach Tom Lehman's Trojan squad avenged their *99 district loss to the Wildcats with a convincing 60-12 decision in the championship. Middleville won over Hastings in the night's first match, 54-18. "Last year we lost by one point and (Wayland) coach (Rick) Tokarchick was probably hoping that we would forget." Lehman said. "Obviously our seniors did not." Middleville charged out to a 21-0 lead after the first four weight class decisions and Wayland never inched any closer than 21 points after the first five weight class outcomes. The Trojans' largest margin was the one they held after the 275weight class finale, 48 points. In 12 of the 14 weight classes, the Trojans topped the Cats on the mats. Four of those victories (Brandon Schalk at 103, Pat McKeown at 112, Bret Wiersma at 125 and Marc Carter at 275) were by pins, while two of those Middle school grapplers beat Rockford in opener The wrestling team at the Hastings Middle School opened its season with a win over Rockford, 53-43. The lower weight class wrestlers built up an insurmountable lead for the Saxons, a lead that the Rams could not Barry County wrestlers Gate McCarty and Tom Haynes matched mat moves for third and fourth place at 275. Dan Blair (11-2 decision), Man Lipstraw (pin), Codey Reid (pin), Chad Ferguson (pin) and Scott Redman (pin). Winning exhibition matches were Jeff Allen (pin), Derrick Jones (pin), Dan Hoffman (pin), Nick O'Heran (pin), Tom Girrbach (pin), Jacob Cary (pin) and Codey Wise (pin). triumphs came on Wayland forfeits. Five of the usual starters in the Wildcat lineup did not suit up for Thursday's tournament, at least two because of disciplinary actions. Posting wins in 10 of the 14 weight classes against Hastings. Lehman's team appeared focused on avenging its heartbreaker in *99. Seven of those 10 wins were by pins (Schalk at 103, McKeown at 112, David Kiel at 130), Jason Doyle at 140. Josh Strait at 160, Matt Erb al 189 and Brett Vernon at 215). Neither Hastings nor Middleville voided any weight classes. "They were upset last year, so they really didn't want that to happen again," Hastings coach Mike Goggins said of Middleville's inspiration. "They weren't looking past us, (although) we wrestled better than the score indicates. I'm pleased with our overall performance." What senior leadership the Saxons did have, did pretty good. Two of the four seniors in their starting lineup (Sam Stafford and Gabe McCarty) won decisions and the other two (Rob Lee and Jeremy Bishop) came close. The Trojans proved, without a doubt, that they were the dominant team in this district. Many of Middleville's matmen even shaved their heads to prepare for what they hoped would be a prosperous post-season. "We wrestled very well at times; again it was a good team effort," Lehman said. "They (the Trojans) were expecting to win, but we will be challenged next week." Middleville advanced into last night's Division II regional tournament that look place at Hastings High School. Middleville 60, Wayland 12 103 — Brandon Schalk (Middleville) pins Dan Wierckz (Wayland) in 2:09; 112 — Pat McKeown (Middleville) pins Jon Homrich (Wayland) in 2:48, 119 — Kyle Fletke (Middleville) defeats Tony Hamish (Wayland) 10-3; 125 — Bret Wiersma (Middleville) pins Dan Skelton (Wayland) in 2:41; 130 — Mike Lynema (Wayland) pins Dan Kiel (Middleville) in 3:50; 135 — Mark Thompson (Middleville) wins on void; 140 — Jason Doyle (Middleville) defeats Jeff DeMann 8-3; 145 — Is Rosales defeats Nick Crater (Wayland) 18-1; 152 — Adam Nieland (Middleville) wins on void; 160 — Chad Reil (Middleville) win on void; 171 — Josh Strait (Middleville) defeats Jay DeHaan (Wayland) 14-2; 189 — Joe Borgic (Wayland) pins Matt Erb (Middleville) in 3:00; 215 — Brett Vernon (Middleville) defeats Curt Hall (Wayland) 7-3); 275 — Marc Carter (Middleville) pins Jason Mantes (Wayland) in 55 seconds). Middleville 54, Hastings 18 103 — Brandon Schalk (Middleville) pins Joe Hinkley (Hastings) in 1:53; 112 — Pat McKeown (Middleville) pins Nick Nysscn (Hastings) in 1:17; 119 — Kyle Fletke (Middleville) defeats Justin Carley (Hastings) 6-1; 125 — Mark Peake (Hastings) pips Bret Wiersma (Middleville) in 3:30; 130 — David Kiel (Middleville) pins Chris Brown (Hastings) in 2:42; 135 — Sam Stafford (Hastings) defeats Mark Thompson (Middleville) in 8-5; 140 — Jason Doyle (Middleville) pins Jeremy Bishop (Hastings) in 1:24; 145 — Is Rosales (Middleville) defeats Mike Case (Hastings) 13-1; 152 — Chad Reil (Middleville) defeats Pat Stephens (Hastings) 15-0; 160 — Josh Strait WRESTLERS, continued on page 11 BCC ends campaign Barry County Christian School's basketball squad finished third at regionals with an 82-50 win over Oakfield and a 50-45 loss to Cadillac Heritage Adam Wine gar scored 20 points and Josh Lamphere 14 versus Heritage. Against Oakfield, Winegar managed 24 markers and Lamphere 16. Winegar. along with David Thompson also pulled down 6 rebounds in the regional victory. On Monday, the Eagles (13-4) won over Algoma Christian 60-47. Lamphere tallied 24 points, while Joe Cook collected 8 caroms. Is Rosales looks for the call during his convincing win at 145 against Wayland at the district tournament. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 24 2000 - Page 11 Lady Panther spikers fall in two to two foes The varsity volleyball team at Delton Kellogg High School dropped two games Wednesday night al home The Lady Panthers fell in a Barry County match with Middleville 15-6 and 15-8. Delton also lost to Plainwell 15-8 and 15-8. Plainwell won its match against Middleville in three games. 15-10. 10-15 and 15-12. Delton Kellogg next plays Wednesday. March I against Bath and Olivet at Bath. Lady Vikings beat Bulldogs In preparation for the league tournament this Saturday al Mason, the Lakewood varsity volleyball team won a Capital Circuit match last Thursday versus Mason. The Lady Vikings, ranked this week No. 5 in lhe State prep volleyball rankings with a 51-5 overall record, ousted the Bulldogs in two games, 15-4. 15-1. Jill Benschoter had 31 blocks and 16 kills, Audra Love managed 11 service points with 4 service aces. Amanda Blough passed for 21 assists and Katherine Shcllenbarger made 19 digs State Rankings — Class B 1. Marysville 41-1; 2. Reed City 52­ 12-1; 3. Fruitport 43-14-1; 4. Stevensville-Lakeshore 50-11; 5. Lakewood 51-5; 6. DeWitt 44-4-2; 7. Frankenmuth 37-11-3; 8. Yale 35-11; 9. Wayland 49-9-4; 10. Montague 30-8-1. District Draw — District 51 Here are the matchups for the Class B district to be held at Lakewood High School on March 4. Middleville vs. Caledonia 9 a.m.; Lakewood vs. Portland 10:30 am.; Hastings vs. Middleville/Caledonia winner noon; Championship 1:30 p.m. The winner of District 51 at Lakewood advances to the East Grand Rapids regional. Cook, Harrington to be inducted into Hall of Fame Cliff Cook and Gary Harrington will be inducted to the Delton Kellogg High School Athletic Hall of Fame this Friday. The ceremony will be held during half­ time of the vanity basketball game between the Panthers of Delton and the Wildcats from Mattawan. Cook was a two-sport athlete at Delton Kellogg, playing three years of vanity football (played tackle and linebacker on defense and lightend on offense) and competed for four years in track and field. In his senior year (1980) he was a league champion in lhe shot put. Cook went on to play football in college at Grand Valley State and had a tryout with the World Football League in 1986. Harrington was a three-sport athlete in high school at Henry Ford High School Dalton's Rachel Champion concentrates on making a bump dunng the Lady Panthers' non-league action Tuesday at home. (Photo by Perry Hardn) before going on to Central Michigan University where he played foolball and baseball At Delton Kellogg. Harrington coached girls basketball for 29 years, track and field for 12 years and baseball for five years. WRESTLERS... continued from page 10 (Mkid'cville) pins Rob Lee (Hastings) in 3:42; 171 — Rob Baker (Hastings) Bill Romph (Middleville) in 1:24; 189 — Matt Erb (Middleville) pins Jake Friddlc (Hastings) in 5:19; 215 — Brett Vernon (Middleville) pins RJ. Williams (Hastings) in 31 seconds; 275 — Gabe McCarty (Hastings) defeats Marc Carter (Middleville) 8-6. Spikers score early triumphs Hastings eighth grade Gold beat Newhall 2-1 Feb. 15 as Heather Matthews lopped lhe volleyball squad with 13 points. Carmet. DeVo(jam. Ltae Notaboore and fcpews The eighth grade Gold team is now 2-0. Lady Panther Jody Pierson (6) set? one up for Amber Novtskey (7) in varsity play from Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 7th Grode Blue... Forest Hills Northern defeated the Blue in its season-opener, 15-9, 15-7 and 15-3. Jackie Krouse was the team's top scorer with 6 points. The Blue's match versus Crestwood went to three games with Crestwood coming out on top. 15-5, 13-15, 15-5. Courtney Barnard was the top point producer with 6. Varsity Team Places Third... The Saxon varsity cheerleaders finished third at last Saturday's DeWitt Panther Classic that included a field of seven quality Class B teams. The squad competed at Grand Rapids Central Wednesday (Feb. 23) and w« host regionals lor Class A, B and C on Saturday March 4. The 11-team regional will get underway at 10 a.m. Team members are (front row, from left) Lisa Wiltrout. Kristen Harper, Raechelle Easey, Brandi Colvin, Jessie Rose; (back row) Jennie Allerding, Genia Lear, Andrea Brower, Keli Misak, Amanda Hawthorne, Sara Wank, Becky Brisboe and coach Amy Hubbell. 8th Grode B The B sptken dropped its opening match of the season to Forest Hills Northern. 15-3.15-5, 15-5. Top scorers were Julie Cole with 15 points, Danielle Hays with 5 points and Erica Hubka with 3 points. In an exciting match with Crestwood, Hastings lost in three games, 16-14, 8­ 15. 16-14. Hays scored 13 points. Hubka 7, Cole 6 and Jessica Falconer 5. LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE THIS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Detaufl has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven D Bowerman and CaPa Bowerman Husband and Wife. to Mort­ gage Amenca (SIC). Me . mortgagee dated Au­ gust 25, 1997 and recorded September 25. 1997 m Document #1001892. Barry County Records sari mortgage <s now held by IMC Mortgage Company by as«rinment dated November 22. 1999 and reco dad on January 4. 2000 m Docu­ ment #10^9803. Barry County Records There a domed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Forty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Twenty and 88/100 Dollars ($46 220 88) inducting interest at the rate of 12.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained m the mort­ gage and me statutes of the State of Michigan. nonce is hereby given that the mortgage mH be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings Ml m Barry County. Michigan at 1 CO p m on March 2. 2000 The premises are located in the Township of Castleton Barry County. Michigan and are de­ scribed as Lot 19 of Block D of Pleasant Shores accord­ ing to the recoroed p<a! thereof in Liber 3 of Ptats on Page 59 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless me property is de­ termmed abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600 3241 a n whrcti case the redemption penod Shan be 30 days from the date of the sale Dated January 27 2000 Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission w« hold a Public Hearing in Cheerleaders Finish First and Second... The freshman cheerleading team at Hastings High School earned first place honors, while the junior varsity squad ended up second at the DeWitt Panther Classic last Saturday. It was the second first place achieved in the history of the freshman program. They did an awesome job against some stiff competition,'' freshman coach Linsey Moore said. Pictured are freshman and junior varsity cheerleaders (front row. from left) Courtney Fortier. Emily Heath. Olivia Pare, Casey Borror, Holly Wilson, Taryn Repp; (middle row) Dani Roberts, Lindsay Overmire. Molly Kruko. Molly Benningfteki. Megan Falconer. Amanda Burton. Amy Easey; (back row) coach Brenda Bible. Amanda Zalewski, Stephanie Courtright, Tisha Jones, Mindy Colvin, Alicia Bedford, Rosalinda Luna and coach Linsey Moore. Attorney tor IMC Mortgage Company As Aawgnee 2501 RochesterCourt Troy. Ml 48083 (2/24) Street (See map below) PART OF LOTS 13 A 14 SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADON TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS DESCRIBED AS: COM AT THE 3E COR OF SO LOT 14 TH W 210 FT ALG SO LINE Of SO LOT 14 TO PO6; TH W 34444 FT ALG AO S U TH N 383.88 FT ALG A U WHICH IS 236 FT FLY OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE W U OF SO LOT 14; TH W 236.02 FT ALG THE S U LOT 13; TH N 183 FT ALG THE W U LOT 13; TH E 32 22 FT ALG THE S*LY U OF BARFIELD DR; TH NE’LY 184.43 FT ALG SXY U OF A 250 FT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N 71 DEG 19*13"E 161.48 FT; TH N 52 DEG 28*57- E 15155 FT ALG SO STY U; TH NE’LY 204.71 FT ALG SO STY U ON A 317 FT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT. THE CORO OF WHICH BEARS N 70 DEG 58*57- E 201.17 FT; TH N 88 DEG 28*57-E 82.21 FT ALG SO STY U, TH S 782.68 FT PARALLEL WITH THE E U OF SO LOTS 13 AN014 TO THE P08. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW The Board of Review wiH meet on March 7. 2000. m the office of the Supervisor at Rutland Charter Townsffip Hai. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan, to organize and review the Assessment RoH. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING to hear Assessment APPEALS wiH be held at the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, on: MARCH 13. 2000 9:00 AM to Noon 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM MARCH 14. 2000 8:00 AM to Noon 1PM to 4:00 PM Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS A FACTORS FOR 1998 CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIER Agncufture 39.61 % 1.2623 Commercial 38.35% 1.3038 Industrial 50.00% 1 0000 Residential 46.26% 1.0808 Developmental -0- -0- Personal -0- -0- The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same. If you have purchased property rt will be assessed at 50% of market value. If you have improved your property such as addrtions, new buildings, dnwways. etc., thts will also reflect in the value of your property. Upon request of any person who rs assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown the Board of Review wtH correct the assessment of such property as wifi, tn their lodgement, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal Robert M. Edwards, Supervisor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058-0725 (615) 048-2194 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC (248)457-1000 Ria No 183 0240 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARMG �Pag* 12 The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 24 2000 Hastings hoopsters hang on to oust Orioles at home What was a runaway game for Hastings in the first half transpired into a heated battle down the stretch, but the varsity eagers still found a way Tuesday to pull out a 58-50 non-conference victory over Charlotte. The Saxons (10-7 overall. 7-5 in the O­ K White Conference) opened the game impressively, leading the Orioles after one quarter. 20-6. and 34-16 al the half. Tony Bowne and Dustin Terrel had lhe hot hands early, both shooting the rock and dishing it off. ' Bowne. who finished with a game-high 26 points, scored 11 in the opening eight minutes and hit on three three-pointers. Terrel finished with 12 points and made good on two trifectas during the first quarter Hastings scored the game's, first nine points, all on three three-balls. "We must rebound and use penetration." In the second quarter, Hastings opened with a basket by Bowne at 7.01 (36-16). that came off a sweet dish from Terrel, and another assist by Terre) that resulted in a hoop and a three-point free throw by Bowne (41-19). Bowne then made it 43­ 21 at the 5:30 on another outside jumper and Eric VanDerMolen, with 3:08 remaining in the first half, made it a 45­ 27 contest. The Saxons had their way in the first half, but the Orioles began their comeback bid in the third quarter and got within four points (54-50) during the game's final minute Rebounding and defense were the Saxon downfalls in lhe second half, according to their head coach. Don Schtls. "It started out on the defensive end; we gave up 10 offensive rebounds." Schils said. "That and our defensive intensity wasn't quite lhe same." For the game. Hastings was beaten on the glass by Charlotte 28-17. At the 5:13 mark of the fourth quarter. Hastings appeared to have a comfortable advantage. Terrel made a steal and converted it into a fastbreak layup, putting the Saxons ahead by 12. 52-40. But, Charlotte tallied 10 of the next 12 points, the last of those baskets by Bnar. Miller at the 1 X)3 mark. Hastings, however, closed the game out with baskets by Ryan Eltzroth with 48 seconds remaining and a jumper by Bowne with 39 ticks left on the dock to help ice the contest. From the field, the Saxons connected on 7-of-l I attempts in the first half and 12-of-22 in the second two quarters. Hastings had 14 turnovers during the game. 10 that came after intermission. "We didn't shoot lhe ball quite as good in the second half," Schils said. "Tony and Dustin got us started; we were very aggressive. We have to learn how to that for four quarters. Tonight, we did it for two quarters." Friday Hastings returns to O-K White Couf-’rence action to face Wyoming Park (15-2, ranked No. 6 in Class B) at Wyoming Park. The Vikings Jan. 21 beat the Saxons 73-59. Bowne and Terrel combined for 51 points in the contest, but the rest of the Saxon squad accounted for just eight points. Park picked up 21 points from RJ. Bentley, 21 from AJ. VontHof and 18 from ICBrio Kimble Schils realizes that a Hastings win will require a solid team effort. "The last game was very close except for a four-minute stretch," Schils said. "We must rebound and use penetration. • Bowne A Mr. Basketball Candidate: Senior Tony Bowne is one of 10 players in lhe state to be selected as a candidate for the Hal Schram Mr. Basketball award, given each year by the Detroit Free Press to the top prep player. The Free Press will have capsules on all 10 players in its Thursday (Feb. 24) publication, according to sports writer Mick McCabe. The voting for the award is handled by the Michigan Basketball Coaches Association. Mr. Basketball 2000 will be announced Monday. March 20. "Tony has been on winning teams for three years," Schils said. "He does everything. It's a great honor. It's good that they are recognizing a player who doesn't just score." Bowne is currently averaging over 20 points per game, has a field goal percentage of 49.2 percent, a three-point percentage of 36.8 percent, is averaging 6 rebounds per game, 5-2 assists and 2.8 steals. 30 advantage into halftime. Maple Valley trimmed Pennficld's lead to two points. 51-49 during the third quarter, but the Panthers prevailed by taking the final eight minutes by a 25-16 count. Four players scored in double figures for Maple Valley. Darin Thrun tallied 16 points. Adam Watson 14. Eric Goris 13 and Justin VanAlstine 11. Maple Valley entertains Webberville Friday. Ionia 64, Lakewood 57 Luke Farrell led the Vikings with 19 merkers and Jeremy Frost added 10 points, but the Bulldogs won the battle. Ionia opened lhe game by outscoring Lakewood 20-11 in the first quarter and won the third quarter 17-11 to head into lhe final eight minutes ahead by eight points, 49-41. Lakewood plays host to Okemos Friday. Hastings 58, Charlotte 50 Hastings 20 14 13 11«58 Charlotte 6 10 18 16-50 Hastings: Josh Hendershot 2 (I) 2-2 7. Tony Bowne 9 (3) 5-9 26, Eric VanDerMolen 4 0-0 8. Adam Schantz 0 1-2 1, Ryan Eltzroth 2 0-0 4, Dustin Terrel 5 (2) 0-2 12. Totab: FG 22 (6) FT 8-16=58 Charlotte: Brian Miller 6 2-5 14. Brian Lautzenheiser 3 0-16, Tyler Sherman 3 5-5 11. Sean Leahy 2 2-4 6, Andy Domres 4 (I) 2-2. II. Derrick Shook 1 0-0 2. Totab: FG 19 (I) FT 11-18=50 Maple Valley 76, Pennfieid 65 The Lions led 16-11 after the first quarter, but the Panthers pulled ahead with a 25-14 second stanza, taking a 36- Lady Eagles fourth in ACSI The Barry County Christian School volleyball team went into the ACSI regional Feb. 19 with a record of 11-4 and were seeded third. The Lady Eagles, coached by Abby Taylor, placed fourth and did ro with some solid team work. In its first match versus Faithway Christian, BCC won handily 15-1, 15-2. Genn, Lukasiewicz served seven straight poir.u in the first game. Liz Puller five straight and Feka Holley scored the final three points of the match. In the second game. JV players Maria Armstrong and Amanda Hoffman stepped in to assist in the win. BCC won ns first game against Algoma 15-10. but dropped the final two 11-7. 15-1. In the opening game, Lacey Martin served for five consecutive points, including three aces and Janna Rozema had one service ace. Liz Potter and Becky Meengs both were Lady Eagle stars in the second game Potter served for BCC's loue point in the third game. Against Heritage Christian Cadillac. BCC prevailed 15-4, 15-5. Lukasiewicz had two aces, Meengs two, Meengs one. Heidi Hofstra one and Rozema one. The final match was a real heartbreaker for the Lady Eagles. A victory against Midland Chnstian would have meant an advancement in the tournament, but Midland won 7-15,15-10, 17-15. Hofstra served for eight points including two aces in the first game, Amy Herbst tallied four points and one ace in the second game and Lukasiewicz managed two aces in the final game. In the tournament. Algoma finished first, Reed City second. Midland third and BCC fourth. Saxon Eric VanDerMolen (24) drives through the paint as the Hastings fans watch the play from behind. LEGAL NOTICES CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION HASTINGS CITY BANK Decsflti>r31, 1098 ■' Dollar Amount Cash & balances due from depository institutions Non-interest -bearing balances and currency & coin interest bearing balances Securities Federal Funds Soto Loans and lease financing receivables Loans and Leases LESS Allowance for loan losses Loans and leases net of allowance Assets held in trading accounts Premises and fixed assets (inducting capitalized leases) Other real estate owned Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies intanjbio assets Other a sets TOTAL ASSETS 9,404,091 0 51,583,729 2.500,000 Kiuti's Closet HAS MOVED: 9964 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Suite #3 Behind Caledonia Furniture 134,896 939 1.760,100 133,136,839 0 1,735,761 0 25,000 147,877 2.979.774 $201,513,072 Now accepting consignments: MEN’S, WOMEN’S, CHILDREN’S, COATS & FORMAL DRESSES 891-5571 -Liabilities Domestic Deposits: Non-mterest beanng Interest bearing Federal Funds Purchased Securities sold under agreements to repurchase Other borrowed money Mortgage indebtedness and obligation under capitalized leases Other liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES 156,174,690 0 0 24,648,831 0 1.541.253 182,364,773 -Equity Capital0 1,353,600 6,878,000 11361,598 -344.899 I. Joan M Herteitwwer. Controller & Cashier, of $201,513,072 0 Memoranda: Deposits of state money - Michigan above named bank, do hereby declare that this Report of Condition is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Joan M Heffelbower We, the undersigned directors, attest the correctness of this statement of resources and liabilities. We deciare it has been examined by us. and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared tn conformance with the instructions and ts true and correct D'rectors: James R. Wtswell A Eariene Baum Hastings C;ty Bank - Trust Department Total assets managed by Hastings City Bank Trust Department as of December 31. 1999: FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael D. Barber (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bonk, Mortgagee, dated November 20. 1998. and recorded on November 25. 1998 in Document 1021444. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chose Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment doled July 9, 1999. which was recorded on August 2, 1999. in Document 1033305. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND ONE HUN­ THIRTY-SIX AND 64/100 dollars ($62,136,64). including interest at 7.500% per an­ DRED num. Under the power of sale contained r said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ 24.996,802 131,17^,888 Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus Common Stock Surplus Undivided profits and capital reserves LESS Net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CAPITAL Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT1NG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY NFORMATON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED 565.243,000 I. Randouiph L Teegardm. of the above named bank. Jo herebv deciare that this report of managed assets is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Randouiph L. Teegardm EE ings. Ml at 1 00 p.m , on March 16.2000. Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing al the Southwest comer of Sec­ NOTICE HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP tion 15. Town 4 North. Range 7 West; thence East 40 rods, thence North 33 rods. 13 5 feet in the middle of State Street tor the Place of Begn ning; thence North 84 feet to the Place of Begn- ning. thence North 110 feet; thence East 198 feet; thence South 110 feet, thence West 196 feet to the Place of Beginning Being a part of Block 7 of the Village of Woodland, according to the recorded plat thereof« Uber 1 of Plats, on Page BOARD OF REVIEW 21. and part of Block 5 of Parrotts Addition to the Village of Woodland, according to the recorded plat thereof m Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 36 Ex­ The board will meet at the Township Hall, 885 River Road. Monday, March 13, 2000, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, March' 14, 2000, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ratio Mult Agricultural 37.25 1.3423 Commercial 42.88 1.1660 50.00 1.0000 Industrial 1.1074 Residential 45.15 cept a parcel of land, described as Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 15. Town 4 Individuals with disabilities requiring aux­ iliary aids or services should contact the supervisor 7 days prior to the meeting: Call Richard Thomas 616-948-9690. Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor Hastings Charter Township North. Range 7 West, thence East 40 rods; thence North 33 rods 13 5 feet m the rruudle of State Street for the Place of Beginning, thence North 84 feet to the place of Beginning, thence North 6 feet, thence East 198 feet, thence South 6 feet, thence West 198 feet to the Place of Be ginning Being a part of Block 7 of the ViBage of Woodland, according to the recorded plat thereof m Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 21. and part of Block 5 of Parrotts Addition to the Vilage of Woodland, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 21. The redemption penod shall be 6 month (si from the date of such sale, unless detemuned abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated February 3. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248 593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Su«e 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200010357 Mustangs (3/2) �The Heatings Banner - Thursday, February 24. 2000 - Page 13 All-Stars win finale The Hastings seventh grade girls All­ Stars upped its record to 5-2 and avenged an earlier loss by beating Gull Lake in its home gym. 41-38. It was a highly contested game throughout with Hastings leading 14-10 after the first quarter, the team's tied 22­ 22 at half and Hastings in front 31-28 after three quarters. Great full court defense was a key again to an Ail-Star victory. Still Hastings, because of its aggressive play, was whistled for 33 fouls compared to Gull Lake's 17. Kayla Arnie tallied a season-high 18 points. Halie Terrel 6. Jaime Fisher 4, Amber Peck 3, Ali Cooney 2, Kelsey Howell 2. Kathlyn Rounds 2, Katie Lawrence 2, Betsy Acker I and Katrina Jacobs 1. Rebounding leaders were Howell with 8 caroms. Jacobs with 5. Cooney with 4, Arnie with 4. Lawrence with 3, Terrel with 2, Rounds with 2. Acker with 2 and Peck with 1. Howell also dished out 2 assists. Defensively, the All-Stars made 22 steals. Arnie had 5 of those. Howell 5, Acker 4. Lawrence 2. Terrel 2, Fisher 1, Peck I and Rounds 1. Royal eagers beat Climax' Scotts in YMCA play Barry County Royal finished the regular season with a 21-18 victory over Climax-Scous Feb. 19 in Marshall. Austin Hurless was a top defender for the Royal with 3 steals, while Laurie Quick and Coleman each had 2. JJ. Quick topped the rebounders with 8, Dan Dimond pulled down 6 and Mead had 4. Quick led the offense with 10 points. Dimond added 4, Coleman 3. McKeough 2 and Laurie 2. Sth Grade Boys... Connecting From Underneath... Dustin Terrel (50) slips inside and scores on a scoop shot during fiat quarter action Tuesday night at Hastings High School. Bowlerettes Hamilton Excavating 52.5-39.5; Carlton Center Bulldozing 49-43; Bennett Indus­ tries 46.5-45 5; Kent Oil Co. 44.5-47.5; Hecker Agency 43-49; Railroad Street Mill 40.5-51.5. Good Games and Series - J. Gardner 149-427; J. Hamilton 180-509; B Hath­ away 173-446. N. (Joggins 148-384; S. Memll 157-455; K Doster 130-365; E. Vanasse 175-459 mercial Printers 18-18; The Misfits 18-18; Al & Pete's 17-19; Consumers Concrete 15­ 21; Plumb* 13-23. Men's High Games & Series - D. Mor­ gan 222; K Phenix 210; P Scobey 214; G. Heard 228; G. Hause 233-583; R. O’Keefe 22!; J. Bammus 211-556 Women's High Games & Series E. Vanesse 189-531; J. Steeby 168-426; B Wilkins 210. Fridas Night Mixed Coot Jackson 66-26; Bad Habit II61-35; Viatec 59 I /2-36 I /2; Ten Pins 55-41; Brush Wks 5 i -41; Four Cylinders 49 IZ2-46 1/2; No Whiners 48-48, Late Comers 47-45; All But One 46-50; Beer Me 45 1/2-42 1/2; We Don’t Care 45-51; Head’s Out 44-52; Mer­ cy 43-53; No Name Yet 61-55; Ramblers 40-56; Rocky 4 39-57; Tcdu'v Bean. 38 1/2­ 57 1/2; The Scouts 31-61 Ladies Good Games and Series - E. Johnson 188-503; J. Lancaster 181; A. Keil­ lor 152; P Miles 135; H Service 200-497; S. Sanborn 195-512; S Haight 189-487; S. Keeler 203-548; J Madden 257-587; T Pennington 506; G. Meancy 182; L. Bar­ num 519. Men* Good Games and Series - T Heath 224-521. C Martin 242-505; S. Peabocv 238-609; R Fay 216-2526, K McDonald 164; B Falconer 202-533; J. Smith 194; M Kasmsky 217-600; J Bartimus 534; H. Pennington 208-568; K. Meancy 202-592 B Ripley 206-518; J. Barnum 235-606. Monday Mixers B & R Testing 62; T M Lassies 58; Kellev’s Keglers 53.5: Budweiser 53; Rowdie Giris 53; Hastings Bowl 52.5; Dewey’s 50.5; Basket Babes 48; Girrbach* 44; Whispering Waters 44; Gutter Gals 37.5. High Games & Series: T Chase 193­ 467; T. Dewitt 156-407; G. Ottis 194-512; N Hook 199-487; D. James 173-468; S. Smith 169-423; P. Bender 159; B. Moore 158-422; D. Groot 145-377; C. Allen 148; M Snowuen 158; M . Stapler 144-380; D Davis 176-479; S. Nash 169-445; E. Hammontree 188; C. Beckwith 190-525; D. Larsen 181; R. Shapley 204-559; E. Mesecar 178-464 Thursday Mixed King Pins 66 1/2; Ooops 54; The Red Eyes 51; Varneys 49; Just Us 46; Goon Squad 43 1/2; Question Marks 43; Brown and Sons Excav. 41; Hastings Bowl 41; Middle Lakers 36; Who’s Up 15; Bull Dogs 12. Men’s Good Games and Series - J. Hansen 203-585; B Kirby 234-517; F. Wagner 167-424; J. Butler 152-377; M Zimmerman 178; S. Faunce 168; M. Martin 168 Women’s Good Games and Series - M. Hodges 186-457; L McClelland 167-432; C Service 148-382; D Hansen 134-343; C Lewis 128-320; S. Lambert 154; V Brown 149; L Miller 138. J. Musser 122; B Anderson 122; J Anderson 106. Tuesday Trios Cook Jackson 63-33; 3 Blind Mice 60­ 36; Needs Help 54-42; 3 Fates 49-47; Trou­ ble 45.5-50.5; Alley Gals 45.5-50.5; Hast­ ings Bowl 45-51; Just 4 Fun 445-51.5; Looney Toons 403-55.5; Seebers Auto Body 33-63 High Games/High Series - S. VanDenburg 164; M. Eaton 175; D. Harding 159; D. Seeber 159; S. Reid 162; D. Dutcher 164; P Ramey 165; R Brummel 179; V Green 158; D Main 163. J. Rice 165; T. Laymance 186; N. Hook 174; B. Hayes 171; L Potter 217-544 The Saxons rebounded from their poorest showing of the ye^- and played their finest game of the season, according to their coach, beating Lowell 18-17. Lowell had won over Hastings just a Wednesday P.M. Misfits 58-38; Hair Care 57 1/2-34 1/2; Eye and Ent 54 1/2-41 1/2; Seeber* Auto 51-45; Nash Chiro 50 1/2-45 1/2; Nash T Plus 47-49; R.R. SL Mill 40 1/2-55 1/2; Mace* Ph. 40-52; Girrbach* 39-57; Lifestyles 38-58. High Games and Series - M Matson 163-456; M. Johnson 155-445; B. Moore 152-409; J. Pettengill 148-408; N. Halifax 160-398; M. Dull 167-383; B Hathaway 185; E. Ulrich 172; H. Miller 164; B Smith 160; T. Poll 156; S. Drake 153; D. Bodmer 154; N. Thaler 149 ■ ••• • ..^i**.*.**.......... seres tenn Senior Citizens Weiland 59.5-32.5; Nash 58-34; Hall 55­ 37; Woodmansee 54-39; Brewer’s 51.5­ 40.5; Kuempel 51 5-40.5; Jcxick 51-41; Schlachter 48-44; Snyder 46.5-45.5; No One Senior 45.5-45.5; Fncnd 43-49; Girrbach’s 42.5-49.5; Moucoulis 42-50; M-MY 41-51. Womens High Game - D. Greenfield 159; S. Meml 167; G. Denney 164; Y. Cheeseman 173; P Snyder 169; M Matson 169; H. Service 160; B Hathaway 179; G. Otis 167. Womens High Series - S. Meml 468; Y Cheeseman 465; M. Matson 184; B. Hath­ away 480; G. Otis 462. Mens High Game -- W. Woodmansee 168; G. Forbcy 186; C. Haywood 199; K. Schantz 203; W. Birman 216; M. Schondclmaycr 187; J. Mercer 210; R. Schlachter 162; C. Jesiek 172; B. Terry 182; K. Mcdonald 157; N. Thaler 157; B. Adgatc 158; R. Nash 167. Mens High Series - G. Forbcy 501; C. Haywood 461; K. Schantz 506; W. Birman 504; M. Schondclmaycr 500; B Terry 526; B. Adgatc 465; R. Nash 473. Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 21.5-14.5; Hastmgs Bowlers 20.5-15.5; Friends 19-17; Advanced Com­ Armstrong. Aaron Hoxworth. Jeremy Redman and David Cole. Justin Carroll and Bryan Skedgall were tough in the middle and kept the door closed on lhe Lowell team. Bryce Stanhope scored 11 of Hastings' 18, while Nate Newton sank a clutch basket near the end of the game to keep the Saxons in the lead. Hastings* defense stole the ball down the stretch to secure the victory. 8th Grade Spirit-. The boys hoopsters improved to 4-1, defeating the Lowell A team 60-35. Hastings out-scored Lowell 33-19 in the first half and played tough defense throughout. Drew Whitney scored 22 points. Drew Bowman 11, Justin Pratt 9, Adam Case 7, Scott Larsen 6, Joe Arens 3, Dan Hodges 2 and Jacob Tuthill 2. The Spirit's next s«me will be versus Grandville Saturday at the Prarieview Middle School beginning at 10 a.m. YMCA of Barry County­ Adult Basketball League A League Blair Landscaping . 9-2 Flcxfab Black................................... . . . .8-3 Other Body Shop .6-4 Coleman Insurance'Flood Bivens B League Bcc Gees Richie* Kofiee Shop Ponderosa.................. PR Jammers .10-1 . .7-4 . .2-9 .0-11 McNeal Law Firm Drill Team Lakewood Merchants .......... . .4-7 Flexfab Red .9-10 Game Results Other Body Shop 68 vs. ColemanTlood 60; Blair Landscaping 57 vs. Coleman Ins/Flood 56; Richies Koffcc Shop 51 vs. PR Jammers 44. Ponderosa 67 vs. Bee Gees 82; McNeal Law Firm 65 vs. Lakewood Merchants 35; Bivens 69 vs. Flexfab Black 78; Drill Team 67 vs. Flexfab Red 51. YMCA of Barry County 2000 Winter Volley ball V-Tech Systems35-7 Digit % .26-7 True Value 27-9 Hastings Mfg.31-11 Bill* Safety Service 28-14 Coleman Agency16-26 Flexfab14-25 Wolverines 8-31 Lon Lefanty State Farm Ins8-31 Cordray Construction 5-37 YMCA Adult Women's Volleyball ICS33-3 Hastings Burial Vault 20-13 Ranger Die Inc15-18 Ray James Electromechanical Cascade Home Improvements .5-28 totoghOM (919) 923-3401. DEMRIHHn'OF PUUJC SERVICES HASTINGS 4 REQUEST RM BRIS YEM M1M HWY MMVU. NMM Th, C«y o« HMtmg,. M«±. j». I, KicMins bid, for II, annual tern stump removal program. This work is to be bid on a unit price basis with payment based on field measured in-place quantities. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and aN bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to bo in the City's best interest, price and other factors considered. S salad bids ahaQ bo received at the Office of the Qty Sunday Night Mixed Thunder Alley 54; AII-4-Fun 52; 4 Horsemen 52; Matrix 51; Double K* 50 1/2; Red Dog 48; We re OK 48; Sunday Snoozers 48; Lucky Strikes 47; B.S.ers 46 1/2; Happy Hookers 43 1/2; Thee Froggers 43; Friends 35; Rock Bottom 34 1/2; Bud Light 28 Womens High Games and Series - S. Vandcnburg 222-569; B Kuby 235-543; E. Hammontrec 199-508; D Dutcher 1 KO497; S. Snider 172-485; C. Barnum 154­ 453; L. Boze 157-414; B Cantrell 146-408; C Young 133-381; S Smith 131-352; C Buckley 129-350; L. Potter 205. L Barnum 200; J Buckner 178; K. Freeman 164; P Key 164; A Hubbell 159; D Reeves 115 Meas High Games and Series - B Rentz 222-599; B Kirbv 221-589; M Mar­ tin 247-587. C Pennington 213-586; J. Delate 233-584; K Hammontrec 221-578; S Krallman 204-556, D. Key 190-556; C Shook 192-526; B Hubbell 203; R Snyder 185; A. McBnan 182; E Behrendt 180; B Cantrell 168; D Dutcher 165; E Gates 156 couple of weeks previous. Mau Donnini was a major contributor early in the game as were Daryn YMCA township Board of each ClerVTreeaurer, 201 E. State Street. Hastinga. Michigan. 49066. until 330 pun. on Tueaday, March 7,1999, at which time they shall be opened and publicly reed aloud. Bids shall bo submitted on a standard bid form available at the above address. Bid specifications are included with this to Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System Connection. Un and Iteto Ordnance adopted by the townships of Barry, Hope, Johnstown PrairievMle, and Adopted as Part of the Rotes and Ration* of toe form. AH bids shall bo dearly marked on the outside of the submittal package 'Seeled Bid - 2000 Tree Stump Removal Program". • BUS BIDS • I ROTllHJB I MO "OTIS«’• omneeawcoM WT»TM|«D « The Board of Education of Delton Kellogg Schools is now accepting sealed bids on two 2000 school buses. Bids should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046 and should be clearly labeled "School Bus Bids". Bids are due by 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 13. 2000. at which time they will be opened. Specifications available upon request at the trans­ portation department. below) can be inspected or obtained Township of Barry Township of Hope Ordinance No. 44 Ordinance No. 41 February 1.2000 Februwy 15.2000 155 E. Orchard Street 5463 M-43 Highway Delton. Ml 49046 Hastings, M 49056 (616)623-5171 (616)948-2464 Township of Johnstown Township of Prairieville Ordinance No. 15 Ordinance No. 104 February 9,2000 February 9.2000 13555 Bedford Road 10115 S. Norns Rood Battle Creek, Ml 49017 Derton. Ml 49046 (616)721-9905 (616)623-2664 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thur-day. February 24. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES State of Michigan Probate Court County of Berry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Independent Probate Rte No. 2000-22814-IE Estate of Chad Owen Campbell, Deceased Social Security No. 386-04-0472 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest n the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following The decedent. wnose last known address was 602 BartHtd Di.ve. Apt 1. Hastings m Barry County. Michigan, died September 26. 1999 Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate wtH be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Chene Ann Dearing, 602 Barfield Drive. Apt 1. Hastings, Ml 49056. or to both the SE Kingergartens do “100” Angels Ehredt's kindergarten classes at Southeastern Elementary celebrate the 100th day of kindergarten Feb. 2 and did everything the 100 way. Along with the cel­ ebration. the morning and afternoon students brought in 100 winter items (socks, hats, and mittens) to give to Love Inc. The winter items will be distributed to area children who need them. independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. 220 West Court Street, Hastings. Ml 49058. within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is fur­ ther given that the estate will be thereafter as signed and distributed to the persons entitled lo it. Feb. 18. 2300 An Onfcwnoe granting to Consumers Energy Company, its successors and assigns, the right, power and wjthonty to lay. maintain and operate gas mains, pipas and ssnricas in. along, across and under the highways. streets, afisys, bridges, waterways. and other public pieces, and to do a local gas buwnesa in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan. citizens present Approved agenda, minutes of 1/10, 1/25. 2/10.2000 meetings and bfls Received correspondence, committee and treasurer s reports Approved Ordinances No 41-Civil Infraction for SWBCWA. No 42 Changes to Zoning Ordi­ nance. No. 43-Non exclusive Gas Franchise for Consumers' Energy; Land Transfer for Wiersma and Grashoff. Budget Transfers; Road Projects for Year 2000, Request to rezone from AR to RL1 a portion of land for Kwk Pasche. sendmg changes about Ripanan Lot Access back to the Planning Commission; adding $15,000 to pro­ posed budget for SWBC Plan. Salary Resolu­ tions; Workshops for ZA/Bl and Treasurer. Helper for Sexton when digging graves; Stamps for As­ sessment Notices; Appointments to ZBA and Planning Commission; Plowing snow in the Park. Attested to by Patricia Albert Supervisor (2/24) 14661 Jenkins, Assyria Township, Michigan BAILEY LEGAL SERVICES. PLC is attempting to cofiect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has been made in the conditions of a CONSUMERS ENEMY COMPANY FRANCHISE ORDINANCE Adopted: February 14,2000 Effective: February 25, 2000 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR Adjournment at 9:28 p.m. Sylvia W. Forster, Clerk James L. Banks (P10405) Attorney at Law 1140 Jordan Lake Street P.O Box 592 Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 616/374-0844 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 43 NQTKEPFFQfEGkMUM Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting February 14, 2000 - 7:00 p.m. Call to order and Pledge to the Flag Adams. Forster. Tonkin. Woods. Albert and 19 mortgage made by Joseph M liter. a single man. to Northpointe Bank. Mortgagee. dated July 26. 1999 and recorded on August 3. 1999 m Uber Document No 103366 on Page(s) 1-9. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is dawned to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Two Thousand Four Hundred Forty Four Dofiars and 47/100 (982,44147). rdudmg interest at 10.450% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Michi­ gan at 100 o'clock p.m., local time, on March 30, 2000. Said Premises are situated m the Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan and are de­ scribed as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of the North 30 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28. Town 1 North Range 7 West, thence North along Jenkins Road 495 feet, thence East 332 feet, thence South 495 feet, thence West along Dey Road 332 feet to the place of beginning. PPfi 08-001-028-004-10 The redemption period shafi be 6 months from the dale of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated February 14. 2000 Mortgagee BAILEY LEGAL SERVICES. PLC Attorney for Mortgagee 6051 BaidmgRd Rockford. Ml 49341 (2/24) + » -fcl —- X ------ f ,r* I.M W-rl — rtuucfl oi Mortgage rorwemeurw THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BI­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd A Kopenski. a/k/a Todd Kopenski a single man (original mortgagors) to Prime Equity Access Cor­ poration. Mortgagee, dated March 29. 1999. and recorded on April 5.1999 in Document 1027547, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was as­ signed by mesne assignments to the Bank of America, N.A successor in interest by merger of Nationsbar.c Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated July 1,1999, which was recorded on October 12. 1999. m Document 1036522. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND.SIX HUN­ DRED FORTY-EIGHT AND 24/100 dollars ($62,648 24). including interest at 6.875% per an­ num. Undsr the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice a hereby given that said mort­ gage wfl be foreclosed by a sate of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on kiarch 16. 2000. Said premises are sfiuated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 78, valley Park Shores No. 2. according to the recorded plat thereof m Uber 5 of Plats on Page 62. Barry County Records The redemption pariod shafi be 6 morthfs) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case tw redemption period shafi be 30 days from tw data of such sate. ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Darrell L and Luanna M Myiand. husband and wrte. of 10955 Boulter Road. Detton Michigan 49046. to CON­ SECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION F/K/A GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION, a Michigan Corporation. of 2505 East Pans. S.E . Suite 200. Grand Raptos. Michigan 49546. dated July 10. 1997. and recorded m the Office of the Register of Deeds lor lha County of Barry, in the Stale of Michigan on July 18. 1997. in Uber 702. Pageffi) 100. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at tie date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $99,172 28. and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by sax) Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained in said Mort­ gage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby »von that on March 9, 2000. at 2 00 p m. on the stope of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that be­ ing the place tor holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, there wifi be offered tor sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and un­ paid upon said Mortgage, together with interest al 9 23 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mort­ gagee, Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation FK/ Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation, does pay on or prior to the dale of said sale; said premises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows. to-wfi COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF SECTION 33 TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST THENCE NORTH 00 DE­ GREES 27 or WEST ON THE WEST SEC­ TION LINE 1320 99 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 00 DE­ GREES 27 Or WEST ON THE WEST SEC­ TION LINE 693 42 FEET TO THE CENTER­ LINE OF BOULTER ROAD. THENCE EAST­ ERLY ON THE CENTERLINE OF SA© ROAD 230 76 FEET BEING THE ARC OF CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF 739 78 FEET TO THE FAR END OF A CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 78 DEGREES 43' 5T EAST 229 83 FEET. THENCE ON SA© CEN­ TERLINE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 47' 4T EAST 208 35 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DE­ GREES 27' OF £ AST. 573 13 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 31'54* WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SA© SECTION. 420 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT-OFWAY OVER THE NORTHERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR BOULTER ROAD The redemption period shafi be one (1) year from the date of sate unless the property is aban­ doned. m which case the redemption period shafi be thirty (30) days from the date of sate or aban­ donment. rf abandonment occurs after sale Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Dated: February 3. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Mortgagee BRANDT FISHER. ALWARD A ROY. PC jfn 'irrtf ^trr-.vrr.. by DONALD A'WW©T (P30169)' 248 5BB-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys tar Mortgagee 401 Munsun. Avenue. P.O Box 5817 Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Teteyapb Road. Suite 100 Traverse City Mictsgan 49696-5817 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 (231)941-9660 Dated: January 19. 2000 Fite *99-214762 (3/2) Hawks (816) 874-1600 (Phone) (616) 874-6401 (FAX) (2/24) FORECLOSURE NOTICt (Ail Counties) (3/23) STATE OF MICHIGAN Phone (249) 577-6100 FAMILY DIVISION INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED Hastings, Michigan USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. FOR THAT PURPOSE. Said Grantee shafi construct and extend its gas distribution system within said Township, and shafi furnish gas to applicants maiding therein in accordance with applicable la* a rules and regulations. The rights, power and authority heroin granted are not exctaarva. Either manufactured or natural gas may bo fumtehed horeundar. MORTGAGE SALE - Detaufi has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert A Weener, an unmamed man (original mort gagors) to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis Vk/a Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated April 17. 1998. and recorded on May 6. 1998 m Document 1011669, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage —enow v MUI __ __ Said Grantee shall bo emitted to charge the inhabitants of said township lor gas furnished therein, the rates as approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission to which Commission or Ns suc­ cessors authority and jurwtaction to fix and regulate gas rates and rate* regulating such service in said township are hereby granted for the term of this franchise. Such rates and rates shafi bo subject to review and change at any time upon petition therefore being made by either said Township, acting by its Township Board, or by said Grantee. sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE THOU­ SAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHT AND 25/100 dofiars ($139,308,25), including interest at MORTGAGE SALE - Detaufi having bean RLE NO.: 98-329-00 mortgage made by Richard L Stamm. Jr., a sin­ DAWNM HODO Plaintiff. gle man of Barry County. Mchigan. Mortgagor to day GARY T JOHNSON Defendant. Attorney tor Plaintiff: David M Koons (P39300) al March. AD 1997, and recorded in tw ol- 214 N. Broadway Hastings, Mi 49058 assigned lo Mortgage Etocfronc Registration (616) 948 9407 8 000% per annum. mfitod tor racordng on January 13ti. 2000 In tw provided, notice is hereby given that said mort- Defendant Gary T. Johnson ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBUCABON venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ Hastings and County of Barry. State of M chigan. on this 16th day of Feb. 2000 Barry Records, on which mortgage there la pnncipal and interest, the sum The franchise granted by this Ordinance is subject to revocation upon sixty (60) days written notice by the party desiring such revocation. Sard Grantee shafi be and remain subject to aN Ordinances, rates and regulations of the Township now in effect, or which might subsequently bo adopted for the regulation cf tend uses or for the protection of the health, safety and general warfare of the pubbe; provided, however, that nothing heroin shafi bo construed as a watvor by Grantee of any of its existing or future rights under State or Federal tew. HCTWWM ings. Ml al 1.00 p.m., on April 6, 2000. . Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF of $36,199 40. cured by said mortgage or any part twreot Now. ASSYRIA Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ Based upon the pleadings in the above cap­ tioned matter. Plamtiff has filed a Comptaint tor scribed as: Begmnmg at the rrtersectxjn of West Lake Road and the North and South 1/4 line tor tw true place of beginning; thence South to the East alternative service: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant the 2nd day of March. AD . 2000, at 1D0 p m, o - April. 2000. file an Answer to L'ie Comptaint, assertrg his merest, with the Cterk of the Court tor the Barry County Trail Court-Family Division. 220 West Court St, Hastings. Ml 49058 A tafiure to County. Michigan, of the premises deaertoed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be and West 1/2 line, thence West 1320 feet more or less to the North and South 1/8 line; thence North 825 teet. thence 2ast 572 foot, thence South 495 tost; thence East 220 feet; thence North 495 teet thence East 88 feet, thence North to center hne of West Lake Road 495 feet; thence East along said Divorce, and the Court having read her Motion for Barry County Courthouse in Heatings. Ml. Barry file said Answer to Complaint shafi constitute a Default, and on the 14 day of April. 2000, a De­ fault will be entered; proofs for a Drvorce and The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) vxtod. notice s hereby given that on Thursday, eight point five zero per cant (8 50%) per annum Judgment cf Divorce wifi be submitted to the Court on 20th day of April. 2000 at 1:15 p.m. in Dated February 24. 2000 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Grantee shafi not assign the consent or franchise granted heroin to any other entity without the prior approval of the Township Board, which approval shafi not be unreasonably withheld, and unteas the Assignee is, in the reasonable opinion of the management of Grantee, financially able to carry out the Grantee's obfagations hereunder and is property authorized to do so by the Michigan Pubic Service Commsoton or such other governmental authority as may then have jurisdiction of the subject matter. The aso^nrnem of this Franchise to a subototery. dMeton, or affiliated corporation of Grantee or ita par­ ent corporation shafi not bo considered an assignment requiring the consent of the Township Board. Barry and State of Mchigan and described as toF 'ows.tosfit: BEGINNING IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ Drafted by David M Koons 214 N Broadway Hastngs. Ml 49058 This Ordinance, when accepted and pubteshed as heroin provided shafi repeal and supersede the pro­ visions of a gas ordinance adopted by the Township Board on March 9.1970. ontitted: "An Ordinance, 1-616-948-9407 granted to CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY, its successors and assigns, the right, power and author­ SHIP OF MOPE, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, for a penod of thirty years * and amendments, if any. to such ordnance, whereby a gas franchise was granted to Consumers follows AM that certain pwee or parcel of land M- (123) Panthers A. Energy Company. MCnONXM EEBKJMLDATE premises Which said premises are described as Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks. Rte *200011805 segikmjw ity to lay, maintain and operate gaa mains, pipes and services on. along, across and under the high­ ways, streets, alleys, bridges, and other pubic places, and to do a local gas business in the TOWN­ IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a copy of this 248 593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Fama, Ml 48025 SAVE ON YOUR AUTO & HOME INSURANCE... (3/») WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 14. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST. THENCE EAST ALCXG SOUTHLINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 APPROXIMATELY 10 ROOS TO CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAD AS POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION. 880 FEET. THENCE NORTHERLY 165 FEET. THENCE WESTERLY 460 FEET; THENCE NORTH 45 FEET. THENCE WESTERLY 200 FEET TO THE CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAD: THENCE SOUTHERLY 210 FEET ALONG THE CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAD TO A POINT OF This Ordinance shafi take effect upon the day after the dale of publication thereof. provided, howev­ er. it shafi cesee and be of no effect after thirty (30) days from its adoption unless within said penod the Grantee shafi accept the same m writing filed with the Township Ctertc Upon acceptance and pifotacabon hereof, this Ordinance shafi constitute a contract between said Township and said Grantee. Sytvia Forster. Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 South M-43 Highway Hasten Ml 49051 (616) $46-2464 If you havo your personal oulo and homeowners BEGINNING Tax © 06-007-014-002-05 Exdusnely for Michigan drivers and homeowners. from Farm Bureau Insurance. Call now. abandoned in accordance with 1948CL600 3241a. m which case tw redemption Larrv Neil, CLU, CHFC Phone 945-3443 Mung Your Future Mtn PreactMe RUUK KUtCMJ Dated January 27. 2000 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO . LPA. By Daniel E Best(P5850D Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee (2O<) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 24. 2000 - Page 15 Rhonda Fisk named clerk at Middleville Project Close-Up is having a soup supper at the high school cafeteria Friday, Feb. 25. before a home basketball game. Four sophomore girts are planning to go to Washington, DlC. for this program, which involves close-up looks at government agencies and how they operate On Saturday. Feb 26. the Lake Odessa Depot/Museum will be open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Mike McCartney will be the host. The decorations and exhibits arc in place from the recent dinner at the depot The new organ at Central United Methodist Church will be dedicated on Sunday afternoon. Feb. 27. Dr. Robert Oster will give a recital on the new instru­ ment. There will be vocal music by the Gooodcmoot women’s trio. Wonderful Wednesday at Central UMC had a great attendance lor its first session last week The program continues after school for six weeks Youngsters are dis­ missed at 4:30 p.m. There are snacks, singing and lessons on character building Saturday's GR Press had a front page sto­ ry about a forum concerning the impaired dnver. when and who should tell him/her it is time to stop driving. Dr. Jack Tromp was the medical expert on the panel. He is retired from his practice on Fourth Avenue after more than 40 years. Members from churches at Hastings First UMC, Woodland. Welcome Comers, Lake Odessa Central and Lakewood, and others attended a district conference and training session al Lansing Trinity UMC Saturday Certificates were given to churches that had met goals in giving to hunger causes, ethnic minority church ministries and Six Lane the southeast comer of the township Jim was the ag instructor in Lake Odessa High School, 1956-58. Son Cary was bom while he and Valerie were here. They have lived at Mason since he returned to MSU to earn his master’s degree and then joined the MSU Extension service. Death came on Feb. 19 to Monnel* Don­ ley of Lansing. She was the grandmother of Julie (Smith) DeBoer of Hastings wife of Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer. Julie was probably Lake Odessa’s first female police officer The Rev. Marvin and Pauline Zimmer­ man ask to be remembered to their Lake Odessa and Woodland former parishioners. They live in Florida. Ed Grant, a 1955 graduate of Lake Odessa High School has sent the local his­ torical society a news clipping about Fayrene Schaafsma. who was bom in Lake Odessa in 1912 to parents Joseph and Angeline Breese. Appropriately, her nickname has been Breezie. She lived in Grand Haven until 1958 after her marriage to Herman Schaasma of Grand Rapids. Does anyone know anything about the Breese family? Ed was surprised to find this in his Eugene, Ore., newspaper about his hometown The youth of the Congregational Church had a very successful spaghetti supper on Feb. 14. Gary Mattson was the chief cook. He had several father helpers along with the youth and a few mothers The Rev. Joseph Graybell and wife Sue (Krebs) came from the Leland UMC in the Grand Traverse area for the funeral of his wife* aunt, Georgia Campbell. Joe was the officiating clergy for the service at Koops gmng Chapel. Ladies of the Woodbury UB church A Lansing paper earned a story about the served lunch to the Varney and related fam­ victory of the Lakewood wrestling team in ilies at noon. In the afternoon the Graybells a Capital Circuit dual macth. Repeatedly. and their adult children proceeded to Grand Lakewood had fallen to Eaton Rapids, but Rapids, where they were to meet extended on Feb 12, the tables were turned Shawn Graybell family members for a gat ben ng Veitch was able to defeat a wrestler from overnight. Eaton Rapids, which helped cinch the title Death came Feb. 15 to Margaret •‘Opal’’ With a season record of 23-1 Lakewood Brock, sister of Dale Brock and Madeline was ranked Tint in Division II. However, Hoffman. Her parents had been Abraham the local team was ousted by Lowell on the and Jennie (Begerow) Brock. Her husband following Thursday in lhe district team is Leroy Brock. She resided in Lansing. tournament, despite wins from Andy Combined bands of Lakewood Public Eastndge, Shawn Veitch and Jarrod Schools held a concert Sunday afternoon in LaRocke. This put the season record at 23­ the school gym. This was called “Our Festi­ 2. val Concert," featuring the seventh grade A business article recently detailed the band, eighth grade band. Jazz Too, Lake­ success story of Marlene’s Bndal of Char­ wood Jazz Band and the high school’s Sym­ lotte. which produced more than 20,000 phonic Band There were also selected dresses this yw for -bodeattMids. and yg ensembles from the recent district solo and proms. This ts one of only 50 such busi­ ensemble festival. New director assistant nesses in the nation. lhe process began in Paul Shoemaker conducted rome of the 1991 when Larry and Marlene Linn went to numbers. In some of the numbers, familiar the natron\ largest bndal show with just refrains could be heard. The Minuteman two dresses on their inventory. Then they March Early American Melody hrorpwwere working from the basement of their ed the hymn tune "There is a fountain " The home in Nashville. Their samples brought Symphonic Band’s Blue and the Grey mem­ orders from 25 shops. This put the couple ber included Marching Through Georgia, really in business. The husband left behind Tenting on the Old Campground. Yellow operation of a grain elevator to work with Rose, Dixie, Hurrah for the Flag and Battle his wife in the upholstery business He is Hymn of the Republic. Did we aho hear now the chief financial officer of the com­ Presleyk Love Me Tender? pany. Their label, Marlene’s Bndal is now Joe LaJoye and Harlan Nyc of Hastings seen in 1.500 stores in 49 states and Cana­ were the clinicians. da. Their computer has 10,000 dress pat­ Directors of the local historical society terns. which Marlene has created by free­ met Monday evening. The tLzme of the hand or the cut-and-paste method from oth­ 2000 Depot Day was chosen In May the er patterns. Unlike other companies which day for hollyhock sales has been sat for mass produce dresses, this firm does all the May 13. Also at this time there will be lilac dresses for one wedding party in one batch bushes for sale. The hollyhocks are the old Leap year, that day which comes once farmyard single variety. Likewise the lilacs every fourth year, is upon us. Next week will be from old strains, not hybrids, in pur­ Tuesday is the day. Will the automatic ple and lavender colon. The exhibits for watches be ready to keep the correct date? February arc from the Park theme, March In olden times, this was considered the day and April exhibits will be Faith of Our when it was permissible for young women Fathers, with displays of old Bibles ahd to propose marriage. Pity the child bom on hymn books. The March program at the this day He gets a year older with each new meeting on the 9th will be a country west­ calendar but when does he observe his ern singer Donah Hyland of Muir, who birthday0 Before or after? sings and yodels Former vocational agriculture teacher James Mulvaney was glad to hear about Joyce Weinbrecht’s senes on Assyna Town­ ship in the Banner each week His ancestor was one of the very early settlers tn the township The 1860 plat map that ran a few weeks ago showed three Mulvaney farms in Are You Retiring or Changing Jobs Soon? by Patricia J ohm Suff Writer Rhonda Fisk was appointed as the new clerk in tte Village of Middleville at the Feb. 22 council meeting. She will take office officially on Tues­ day. Mach 14. Fisk replaces Roselle Havens, who is re­ tiring to tackle new challenges and to travel and tpeod time with her family. Village Manager Bryan Groesbeck told the council that he interviewed five candi­ dates and Fisk reflected many of the changes and opportunities the village hopes to include with the appointed position. Fisk is a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, is active in the Village Play­ ers and is married with three children. She said she is looking forward to working with the council and the public. Fisk will meet with Havens and Groes­ beck to make sure there will be a smooth transition. She will also take election train­ ing. Council also appointed Ed Scheilinger as village treasurer. "|legal notices Nofica of Mortgage Foreclosure Sala THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE - DHku* to tor. mate In condkkm of a mortgage made by GERALD E. WOUOA aka GERALD WOUOA a aktda men. v Mortgagor, to MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK, a National Banking AaaodaUon. Mongagw. dated DECEMBER 2. 1W5. and recorded on JANUAMY • 1(M. In Uber sag. on paga(2) 22 35 BARRY County Record,. Michigan. on when > mortgage there « claimed to be due al me date hereof the cum of THIRTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED ONE ANO 24/100 DOLLARS (•:3,401.24). Including internal at 10S% par an­ num. Under tta power of enle confamed In laid . fflongaga and •» attme In eucn caae made ano » pmkMd. nodee a hereby given that aau mort­ gage wR-W toreckteed by a aaM of me mot. , gaged RwMaaa. or come part of them, at puttie - xendue. ata Berry County Carttouas In Ha.«•tge. McMgan. ■ t too p m. o'clock, on March 30. . SaidpramleeeareMualadnTowramipofVan. kae Springe, BARRY County, Michigan and wa daeertbed ar ■• The N 1(2 of Lot 14 of Parker-a Sandy Beach ' HKaccofUkig to the recorded PWthweotn Uber 4 of Ptaa. page M. and mat part of Ota Waat 2S «. cf the South 137115 a. of E. Parker Or. aa vacated In Barry County Crcuif Court fSB-ttaCH, aa to tamadHMy actp . oam to. and aa an aaaiarty aaianeion of. tie N 1/2 of aaid Lot 14, aa pkitod In me recorded plat ofPerttW, Sandy Beach Plot. Section 30. T3N. mow 1talD.No.: 10501200 0taa» February 2.2000 trm Meier Road (10-00) Farmington HBa. Ml 4S333-g0S5 RASUL M RAHEEM (P3T122) Farmtogton HMi. Ml 44333-9065 (3Z1S) TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMAT1ON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED Approved 2 Keller Road Resolutions; request for 4-way stop sign al Otis Lake and KeAer Roads; Recommendations from Planning Com­ hetp. Adjournment al 8.17 p.m Sytvia W Forsier. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor (2/24) Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date thereof the sum feet to the oenterttoe of Guernsey Lake Rd., said of EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND THREE HUN­ DRED TWENTY-NINE AND 18/100 dollars ($89,329.18). including interest at 11.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided. notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubbe venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast- ngs. Ml al 1G0 p.m., on Match 30. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County, Michigan, and are de­ senbed as: Lot IB of Pm Haven Estates, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plato, on Page 95. Barry County centerline also being the East and West 1/4 arte of said Section 20; thence North 89*45' West, along the East and West 1/4 Hne a distance of 261 50 foot; thence North 1*8' West, 407.00 tost thence South 89*45' East, 261.50 foot to tw West Hne at said Pke Road; thence Scuti 1*T, East. Mong said West line 374.00 foot to tie point of begnning. is to default. The mortgage was recorded on December 17. 1996 in tw office of the register of deeds for Barry County, Michigan, to book 661 on mortgages on page 90. The amount claimed to be due and unpaid on the date of this notice is 827,896.90 in principal and $1,087,80 « interest. No legal or equitable pro­ ceeding has boon instituted to recover tw debt, Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) or any part at the debt, secured by tw mortgage, end the power of sale contained to the mortgage is now to effect by reason of the defauff. Notice is now given that on March 17,2000, al from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 1 p.m., al the front door of courthouse to City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, there 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period ahal be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: February 17, 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 246-593 1306 Troll & Trott. PC. • Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bnfwn Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200011144 Mustangs (3/16) wU be offered tor sale and sold to tw highest bid­ der. at publK sale, tor the purpoee of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on the mortgage, to­ ent. College EducMUoa. f Computer program; trading mi both riding mowers for new ones; pay for deputies al required meettogs; purchase of mikes, cords, extension cords; thank you notes, expenses for workshop on tend problems; reserving authorization for hiring extra Shores, as recorded in Uber 5 at Plats of page 24, to the office of the Register of Deeds tor Barry County. Michigan; thence South 1«T East 33.00 Benefits. R to plan for your future with an !n< il Retirement Account ( from Hastings City Bank. Oioose from a variety of in With different minimum de I maturity -dates. Our IRA CDs offer t< 182 days 40 8 years. Open a Statemei IRA with as link as $50 and gain tin miHtkg subsequent deposb any amount, •ny flme For those seekint fessional Investment of their IRA funds, our Trust Department offers actively managed IRAs that seek to maximbe asset growth through t^y We re here to help you plan figf dM lb learn more about IRA accounts Bank, call or stop by any office. MEMBER FDIC Robin Welton • Investment pre ducts anr not FDIC insund and «her oNtgatiM of or guaranteed bv Handy Ca products we aabject to tm-mmeni Riverfront Financial Services, llc Lake Road to Guernsey Lake Drive. wide Home Loans. Inc . Assignee by an assign­ ment dated August 23.1999, which was recorded on October 7. 1999, to Document No. 1036300, -What is a seif-directed IRA? S2S W. Apple St. Hastings Michigan • Located inside Walker fir Fluke P.C citizens present Heid Public Hoanng tor Ketter Road Special Assessment for paving of Keller Road from Otis Notice of Sate Be advised that the mortgage made on No­ vember 19.1996 by Donald J. Salisbury and Terri Salisbury. as mortgagor, to Frat National Bank cf Michigan, as mortgagee, for the property com­ monly known as 11 Pike Road, Detton. Ml and iegafly described as Township of Hope a parcel of land to the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. T2N, R9W, described as planed to the Plat of Diana -What are your investment alternatives? 616/948-9969 January 25, 2000 - 7:00 p.m. Cai lo order and Pledge to the Rag Adams. Forsier. Tonkin, Woods. Albert and 17 FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Karon K. Silver, a single woman (origeuri mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporalion. a Michigan Cor­ poration. Mortgagee, dated August 18.1999. and recorded on August 26. 1999 in Document No. 1034533. Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Country­ -Should you take a lump sum payment? -What are your tax consequences? -Can you receive a monthly income at your age? For a Free Consultation, call... Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Spec in* Board Meeting mission for changes to the zoning ordinance; pur­ chase of AccuVote Voting Machine and new Volar stock*, bonds, and other investmentwMM If so, there will be important decisions to make concerning your retirement benefits. A wrong deci­ sion could cost you thousands in taxes and lost income. LEGAL NOTICES of dw principal aatount invested. Mwtwvm fcpc tw tw gether wth the legal costs and charges at sate, todudtog an attorney lee of $200.00 provided by law and to the mortgage, the lends and property mentioned above. The length of the redemption period will be 6 months from date of sale Wtetn-28-00 By: Mortgagee Joseph L Zande (P57845) P.O. Box 4010 East Lansing. Ml 48826 (517) 333-7718 (2-24) �Page 18 - Th* Hastings Banne - Thursday. February 24. 2000 COURT NEWS: A motion hearing involving testimony from Barry County Sheriffs deputies will be held Monday. Feb. 28, to determine whether or not there will be reinstatement of felony sexual assault charges against Delton's William Lawrence Lesman. Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher dismissed the charges against Lesman Jan. 6 while granting a motion by defense at­ torney Mark Doster that the prosecution constituted an unfair "double jeopardy” be­ cause bis client had previously been con­ victed of a lesser crime stemming from the same alleged incident. In his ruling at that time, Fisher said: "I can't say there has been due diligence on lhe part of the investigating agency and therefore dismiss the charges. " Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava filed the motion for reinstatement, saying the testimony will show that the officers did, in fact, use due diligence" when they originally investigated the case. "I think that will help.*' said Kuzava. Doster protested the motion, saying "I don't sec that bringing the police officers here would serve a purpose other than mak­ ing them feel better about their decision.” But Fisher granted Kuzava's motion for the hearing based on the seriousness of the accusations, which allege Lesman digitally penetrated a 14-year-old girl and caused per­ sonal injury in the process Dec. 30-31, 1998. Afterward, Lesman was convicted of con­ tributing to the delinquency of a minor for providing alcohol to the girl and of accost­ ing a child for immoral purposes on Feb. 16. 1999 "You may be absolutely right, Mr. Doster and I don't sc how the essential facts arc going to change," said Fisher last Thursday. "But in light of lhe seriousness of the allegations. I'm going to grant her request for a hearing. ” In other court business Thursday: • Michael Gates, 24, of Hastings was called a "danger to the community” in court Thursday when he was sentenced on his conviction of assault with a deadly weapon and of delivery and manufacture of 5 lo 45 kilograms of marijuana. Gates was ordered to spend one year in jail with credit for 46 days served and five years probation. "Mr. Gates' family is here," noted Kuzava. "I think he's very fortunate to have a family that suppons him. Apparently they have a different view of Mr. Gates than law enforcement does." Kuzava said "Mr. Gates has switched from a casual drug user to a danger to our community with this assaultive offense." Gates was arrested after beating Kevin French, his marijuana growing operation partner, on Jan. 3 in Hastings. Gates admitted he beat French after he found their 147 marijuana plants missing from French's Nelson Street home, not knowing that police had seized the plants two days earlier. "I had a conversation with him during his previous drug charge and he asked who he was hurting by just smoking mari­ juana," said Kuzava. "I hope he realizes he's hurting himself." She added that Gates "did some stupid things," and said the court would be "well within its rights to send him to prison." . It also came out in court that Gates told his probation agent that he was generating $600 a week from marijuana sales and giv­ ing guitar lessons. He then denied that statement in court, saying he made $600 per month. Gates had been previously convicted in 1996 of attempted delivery of marijuana. "I think it's abundantly clear that Mr. Gates was the leader and Mr. French was sort of an unwitting sap in all cf this," said Fisher. "Mr. Gates set up the growing op­ eration on Mr. French's property so he wouldn't get caught if police found out and he beat Mr. French up when police seized the operation." "rd like to apologize to Mr. French and the court for my offense," said Gates. "I take responsibility for what I've done. This DETECTTVE-PRIVATE Invetbguor Trainees Good wages 616482-1037. WANTED: Singleparent with children needs 2-3 bedroom home or apartment. Call after 4pm. 948-0604 FISH FOR STOCKING: Gi­ ant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout. Walleye. Largemouth. Smallmouth Bau, Catfish. Perch, Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS' FISH FARM, 08988 35th St. Gobles. Ml 49055.. (616)428­ 2056 days. (616)4244215 eve mngs PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding Estimams. Joe Mix Haar Service. Steven Jewell. registered tuner, technician as­ sistant.Can 945-9888. TENDS* TOTS Daycare hii lull time openings for 1st shift First AM and CTR certified. 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FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many rtpo—emd homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Hones. 1488-968-7376. NEWER 4 BEDROOMS, 2-1/ 2 baths, open floor plan, large rooms, dishwasher, ceiling fans. Stove A fndge stay In Meadow Stone Park 948-2488 is what I've needed for a long time." "Maybe 1 should just put you in prison today." said Fisher. "I look at you far dif­ ferently than I did before. Yob are in the category of a dangerous person because you assaulted a couple of people. Based on your performance on probation. I don't believe anything you say." • Jacob James Olsen, 20, of Delton, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by committing criminal sexual conduct on Aug. 2, 1999, by failing to report lo his probation agent and by failing to pay his fines and costs. Olsen previously was convicted of re­ ceiving and concealing a stolen generator and tools in Barry Township in 1998 and cf violating probation by failing to live in an approved residence. If convicted of violating probation on the new charge, he could spend a maximum of five yean in prison and/or pay a $2,000 fine. He also pleaded guilty in District Court to a charge of fourth degree criminal sexual conduct in exchange for a charge of third degree criminal sexual conduct being dis­ missed. He could spend a maximum of 15 years in prison when he is sentenced on that conviction. He will be sentenced Thursday, March 9 on both matters and is being held on $1,000 cash or surety bond. • Vanessa Stone, 18 of Hastings pleaded guilty to violating probation by changing her residence without permission and miss­ ing school on Jan. 14,21 and 28. A second probation violation petition charging that she failed to report to her probation agent between Jan. 5 and Jan. 24 was dismissed in exchange for her guilty ple». She was sentenced to spend seven months in jail with credit for 76 days served and will be unsuccessfully dis­ charged from probation after her jail sen­ tence, said Fisher. Stone was given her original three years of probation under the terms of the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Status nearly one year ago as a result a larceny conviction stemming from the theft of two rings from a woman who had been trying to help her. But *he probation violation she was sen­ tenced on Thursday was her third and her HYTA status, which would have kept the felony off of her record, was revoked. "Il's clear she failed to take responsibility for herself and her actions." said Kuzava. "I think the court has given Ms. Stone plenty of chance*. Ms. Slone needs to get the message of the court that she's going to comply with orders of the court r* site's going to sit in jail." Stone pleaded with Fisher to not dis­ charge her from probation unsuccessfully. "I'm not the most successful person on probation, though I have attempted to do so," she said. "I do have a job. I lost cus­ tody of my child, my babysitter has tempo­ rary custody. I’ve been through a lot of hard situations.” Stone promised the court "I won't miss another day of school," saying "my educa­ tion and my daughter are very important to me." "The message just didn't get through to you," said Fisher. "Your actions speak louder than your words. When you miss school, the conclusion I have to draw is that you are not serious about school and about raising your daughter." Fisher told Stone that if she "really cared" about her daughter, she would "let someone else raise her and give her the care and the love she needs because I don't uaL'v you are serious about doing that" Stone continued to plead for leniency. Tm not a food person, 1 hang wth the wrong crowd sometimes, Tm asking you lo have the opportunity prove to everyone in this courtroom, my probation officer and myself dial I can do it* said Slone. "I'm not going to do that," said Fisher. "I don't think you are a bad person, you've made some bad choice* " Stone continued to plead with Fisher to no avail. Tve given you those chances," he said. ■ Bryan Elwen. 17, of Hastings pleaded guilty to violating lhe probation he was given just two weeks ago by leaving a res­ idential alcohol treatment facility in Kali- mazoo. He faces a possible 2.5 yean in prison and a $1,000 fine. "When you were here last time, you told me you wanted treatment for your alco­ holism." said Fisher. "Yeah. I just didn't want to be in that program." said Elwen. Elwen has also bee charged with fleeing and eluding for leading Hastings police on a foot chase when they attempted to arrest him on the probation violation. He will be sentenced March 9. SHARE with a friend, information on the local and area. SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings Banner in their name Call 945-9S54. POLICE BEAT: Vermontville man's death being probed VERMONTVILLE - An investigation into the death of 41-year-old Joseph H. "Joey" Gorodenski of Vermontville Feb. IS is being conducted by the Eaton County Sheriff's Department, acording to Del. Matt Houchlei. Officers, accompanied by the Vermontville Ambulance, responded lo SI0 N. Pease Road in response to a S a_m call received by Central Dispatch, said Houchlei. "Upon arrival, the subject was found to be deceased," said Houchlei Wednesday (Feb 23.) "Autopsy and toxicology reports are pending. The case remains open until all lab reports are complete." The Nashville ambulance was also called to the scene to assist with the p-ri—e No other information was released. Gorodenski attended Maple Valley High School and married Janice Cobb ia Owfotto Jan. 13. 1999. His employment included American Bumper Company in Ionia. Ewing Well Drilling in Vermontville, construction wort and the owning of a landscaping business in Florida. According to his obituary, be enjoyed carpentry work, gardening, hunting, mushrooming, hones and kids. His funeral was held Feb. 18 in Nashville, with burial al Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Bomb threat note found at HMS HASTINGS - A note stating "There is a bomb in here” was found in a Hawings Middle School girls’ restroom last Wednesday night by a maintenance employee, according to the Hastings City Police Department. A 12-year-old female student, located when a teacher recognized the handwriting, confessed to writing lhe note because she was "upset over a dispute with a former boyfriend." said Leedy The maintenance worker called police immediately after finding the note al about 7:15 pun. School Liaison officer Cliff Mone responded, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. They checked lhe area and did not find any bombs." said Leedy. The police report has been turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor's office for review. The girt has also been suspended and was released lo the custody of her parents. Trash can fire may net arson charge HASTINGS - A 12-year-old Hastings girl could be charged in juvenile court with anon after confessing to setting fire to a trash can in a girts' bathroom at the middle school Feb. 17. "Al approximately 11:10 a.m.. one of lhe assistant principals advised that there was a trash can on fire in the east, girts' restroom," said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy of the Hastings City Police Department. "Officer (Cliff) Morse, along with a custodian, located the fire in the bathroom and extinguished the flames." Leedy said a sixth grade student seen in the area was confronted. "Evidence was found on her person, similar to what was in the can." said Leedy, "which was play money. And, the location of a lighter further revealed that she did ia fact start the fire." Leedy said the girt confessed, saying she was upset over a break-up with her boyfriend. She was suspended from school and released to the custody of her parents pending review by the Barry County Prosecutor's office. Wayland driver suffers seizure . ,,, ** .- ■ . -• a. . . ■ r -1- - a’ YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A Wayland man who apparently suffered a seizure while driving his car Sunday crashed into a Patterson Road garage at about 9:30 ajn. causing a power outage and damage to the structure. Dale Edward Walcott. 29. was treated for injuries st Pennock Hospital and released after being transporated by Thomapple Township Emergency Services. According to the Wayland Post of lhe Michigan Slate Police. Walcott wee southbound on Patterson near 129th Avenue when he apparently suffered a seizure, drifted o(f lhe rood and struck a utility police before striking a garage in the 300 bleak. His car also reportedly struck a car inside die garage. No other injuries were reported and the accident remains under investigation. Officers said Walcott was wearing a seat belt at the time of Jie crash and alcohol was at* a factor. Students arrested on drug charges HASTINGS - Two Hastings High School 17-year-old boys were arrested by the Hastings City Police Department last week after they turned themselves in on warrants for posession of marijuana. According to Deputy Chief Mike Leedy, one of the boys was found to be in possession of the drug while attending the Hastings Turnaround Center. He turned himself in on Feb. 21. . An earlier incident reported via a Silent Observer tip resulted in the second arrest "(The suspect) was reported to be in possession of the substance on ■ daily basis while attending Hastings High School." said Leedy. "Acting on lhe Silent Observer (tip), authorities were able to confront and confiscate a small amount of the substance." Police said the boy was alsc charged with possession of marijuana. Both students face a maximum one year in jail on the misdemeanor charge if convicted. Neither teen was arraigned on the charges as of press time Wednesday. Quick change con' could face charges iXjDLAND TOWNSHIP - A 61-year-old Battle Creek man with an extensive *• .uiinal history, including larceny by trickery, could face a similar charge in Barry County for allegedly swindling $20 from a Crystal Flash clerk Feb. 15. The man, who remains free while charges are pending, apparently entered the Saddlebag Lake Road convenience store at about 5 pjn. and bought two lottery tickets. The clerk reported that the man handed her a $50 bill but when she gave him $48 change, he insisted he had given her a $5 bill, then asked for the $50 bill to be returned. The man returned lhe $48 io lhe clerk. "She then advised she needed two additional dollars as change for the fifty," reported Trooper Paul Gonyeau of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. "He said, 'no, that's not correct. As she explained why it was correct, he put four, $5 bills on the counter and a couple of singles and asked her for a $20 bill." As the transcations progressed, the woman told police, something seemed wrong. "She told him to wait, he had too much money," reported Gonyeau. The man then quickly left, but a witness was able to obtain a license plate number. The car was later stopped by Nashville Police Chief Garry Barnes at M-66 and B’vens Road, where Gonyeau searched the car unsuccessfully for the extra $20. During the search, Gonyeau found a "slapjack," a leather strep containing lead. Charges of carrying a concealed weapon and larceny by trickery are pending review by Barry County Prosecutor, Dale Crowley. Harrassing caller claims to be policeman HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - The Barry County Sheriff's Department ts investigating a complaint from a woman who says she received a harrassing telephone call from a man claiming to be a local police sergeant. The woman told Sgt Bill Johnson that she received a number of hangup calls and that on one call, the man identified himself and asked her to turn herself in on a warrant for her arrest. The woman, who has caller I.D.. confronted the caller when she noticed he was not calling from the police department The man then allegedly claimed it was a joke and hung up. The department which employs the sergeant whose name was given said the caller was not in fact their officer, but was using his name. �The Haslings Banner Thursday. February 24. 2000 - Page Fire causes little damage An electrical fire in an upstairs room in the home or Tom and Pat Miller started Saturday afternoon when a stereo heated up and ignited the wall. The Millers were at home and the power supply quickly disconnected, thanks to Tom Miller’s quick thinking. POLICE BEAT, continued... Handgun larceny investigated A fireman talks to Ray Boise about the smoke and fire damage to his house shortly after the fire was put out. IRVING TOWNSHIP - A Freeport man has reported that his 9 mm, semi-automatic handgun as been stolen from his Woodschool Road home, according to a report from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. The gun, worth $500, was last seen in the man’s gun cabinet on Nov. land was discovered missing on Feb. 18. The incident remains under investigation. Fire destroys Nashville home by Shawna Hubbarth Staff Whirr A fire in Nashville Wednesday morning left a house al 4610 Curtis Road declared a total loss. No one was injured in the fire, authorities said. Owner Ray Boise said he smelled smoke earlier that morning, and managed to get his wife, Phylis. and daughter. Lisa, out of the house. Both were sleeping at the time. The Castleton and Maple Grove Township and Nashvd'e fire departments received the call around 7:30 and Vermontville Fire Department was called to assist shortly afterward, said officials. By 11 a.m. lhe fire departments had lhe fire put out Boise said that he was told the fire had started in the basement. Cause of the fire was unknown as of press time Wednesday Officials say there is the possibility of the loss of several house pets. The fire is especially devastating to the Boise family because they had no house '■— ... mi - — insurance. "We were just getting ready to do some more work on the house." Boise said, surveying the damage "We are just going to have to start all over again " POLICE BEAT, continued... Traffic stop nets drugs, pistol, ammo 99 CMC YUKON SLT RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - Police who stopped a northbound car for speeding got a surprise Friday when they found almost one-quarter pound of suspected marijuana in separate baggies, seeds, paraphernalia, a pistol, ammunition and more, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police. The driver. Robert John Scholma, 39. of Hastings was arraigned on charges of carrying a concealed weapon, felony firearm possession and possession of controlled substance with intent lo deliver. He is free on $25,000 personal recognizance bond Leather, loaded, rear A/C. dark blue •7 CHEVY VENTURE EXT. Fu»y loaded, p/skder. rear A/C. CD cas. dual ratio control *14,995 awaiting a March I preliminary examination. Troopers reportedly slopped Scholma driving 70 mph in a 55 mph zone on M-37 near the entrance to the Barry Expo Center at 5:12 a.m. Scholma allegedly told police the suspected marijuana was for his personal use and that he haJ found it growing outside his former Allegan County home. Some of the marijuana was allegedly found inside his coat pocket, while most of the paraphernalia and seeds were in a duffel bag in the front passenger seat. The gun was located inside a center compartment, police reported. Arrest made in thwarted burglary HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - An East Leroy woman suspected of preparing to help a Kalamazoo man break into a Hastings business Feb. 6 was arrested Feb. 18 on two warrants for possessing burglary tools and having a police scanner in a vehicle. Kann Yvonne Lee. 27. was arraigned on the charges Feb. 18 and a $10,000 personal recognizance bond was set on the felony burglary tools charge, while a $500 bond was set on the misdemeanor scanner charge. Lee is accused of taking pan in a plan to break into lhe business on M-37 near River Road which was thwarted when deputies spotted her and her alleged accomplice, Marshall Gumec. on the property after hours. When deputies slopped to investigate at about I a.m.. they allegedly found Gurnee and Lee to be in possession of a police scanner, black nylons, black clothing and maps highlighting areas in surrounding cities. Gurnee and Lee also allegedly were found to have tools consisting o< a pry bar. a hack saw, bolt cutlers, a lock picking set and more. Gurnee has been bound over to Circuit Court while Lee awaits a March 19 preliminary examination. Gumec also has been charged with violating parole. Patricia L Dies Check Out Our Weekly Internet Polling Question on www.jadnews.com - CARS 4x4, 350 V-8, auto.. A/C. cruise, tilt 51,000 miles 2000 CHEVY LUMINA 4 dr.. fully loaded, maroon. 19,000 miles, sale price 1998 FORD 1/2 TON XLT V-8, auto., fully loaded, local trade-in, 1999 BUIOC CENTURY red & silver V-6, auto., loaded, p/seat. keyelss remote, 30,000 miles 4 door, 3800 V-6, auto., loaded, 31.000 miles away Monday. 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Bud (Phyllis) Olson of Troy. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday. February 23. 2000 at the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Reverend James Hynes officiated Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville Memorial donations may be made to a charity of ones choice Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by B«ll«e M Hayes a single woman .original mortgagors) to Ragstar Ban* FSB Mortgagee dated May 19 1998 and recorded on May 21 1998 in Liber 1012265 Barry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE AND 96100 dollars ($56.759 98} including interest at 11 000% per annum Adjustable ate mortgage interest rate may change 6/1 of each year Under the power of sale contained r said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort gage wtfi be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises o' some part of them at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings Ml at 1 00 p m on March 16 2000 Sad premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS Barry County Michigan and are de scribed as The West 1 2 of Lots 21 and 22 of Sundagc Park according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded n Liber 2 of Plats Page 71. 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Dog owners in the county no longer can purchase licenses from their township trea­ surers either, the Adams brothers pointed out. Now licenses must be obtained through the mail or in person at the county treasurer's office or the animal control of­ fice, both in Hastings. The new method for obtaining licenses is particularly inconvenient for owners of multiple dogs, Wayne Adams said, because another new county ordinance change pro­ vides for dog licenses to expire on lhe date of a dog's rabies shot. Previously, all li­ censes expired on Dec. 31 of each year. "They (dog owners) can't go to the town­ ship office and get a dog license al the same time they pay their taxes. People with multiple dogs whose rabies certifi­ cates don't expire at the same time have to make multiple trips or make multiple mailings," he said. With the increase in fees coupled with the inconvenience, Robert Adams predicts that more county residents won't make the effort to get licenses for their dogs. Many counties are still issuing dog li­ censes as they have in the past, by town­ ship treasurers and with the same expira­ tion date for all, Wayne Adams said. New stale legislation that permits the revamped licensing procedures that Barry County has implemented is not required, he said "Leg­ islation was passed saying that it could be done lhe new way." County Sheriff Steve DeBoer, who at­ tended the meeting, compared the dog li­ cense change to annual vehicle license plate renewal, which for a number of years has been spread out over die year on the birth­ day of lhe driver rather than on the same day for all. "On the subject of the hassle of getting kennel licenses now and the high cost in­ volved, Wayne Adams said, "very few, if any, kennels should be considered a busi­ ness. Most are for hobby. I would ask if it's possible to cheek the currently licensed kennels in the county and find out if any of them claimed any income on their income taxes. I don't think so. Kennel licenses should be for anyone who breeds, trains dogs or keeps dogs for showing or hunting as a convenience to those people." "I parallel his thoughts exactly." said Robert Adams, who has had a kennel li­ cense for several years because he was told by a township official that a kennel license was required if a citizen had four or more dogs. He said he had no objection to that Youth foundation seeking grant applications Barry County organizations interested in helping out the community or starting programs and/or events dial benefit lhe community may qualify for grants from the Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The and had no problems getting a kennel li­ cense until last year when officials "were going to deny it." When he questioned the reason, he said he was told "because he didn’t run the kennel as a business." Noting that five of his six dogs arc champions. Robert Adams said. "Al this lime 1 have no problem with my kennel li­ cense. I hope I can ward it off. Il's been a great benefit to me and my hobby. It's not a business." he said, even though he noted that he does sell some of his dogs. Wayne Adams also said he has gone around in circles trying to find answers to questions about the new licensing proce­ dures before coming to the County Board. "I want to apologize, for the run-around that started right here in the courthouse and went in circles," County Board Chairman Jim Bailey told him. "It's been rather enjoyable." Wayne Adams said with a smile. 'Now 1 know where you people are." council is dedicated to reaching out to the community to provide numerous opportu­ nities for youths. Primarily, YAC is an organization that grants money to fund events beneficial to I don't know why you were given the an­ swers you were," Bailey said. "Wc realize there's some things we hadn't worked out or anticipated regarding the kennel issue," Bailey said. He told him the matter is receiving fur­ ther study by the Central Services Com­ mittee, which oversees animal control is­ sues. Last month, commissioners decided to "revisit" the issue after learning that some residents were upset about lhe new dog licensing procedures and fees. "We re trying to make it better and fair and equitable for the citizens of the county and sometimes it doesn't work quite that way," Bailey said of the changes. "I appre­ ciate you coming in today to speak." Bailey and Rod Goebel were the only two commissioners who voted against the new fees when the County Board adopted them last September. youths. For example. YAC has granted money to set up a program for peer media­ tor training for Barry County students. YAC has also given mini-grants lo Northeastern Elementary students for educa­ tional materials, and lo the Hastings High Science Show Team, which teaches ele­ mentary students about science through fun experiments. Those interested in applying for a grant can pick up applications at the Barry Community Foundation office, 450 Meadow Run. Hastings. Deadline for lhe applications to be submitted to the founda­ tion is March 15. Grant applications must meet certain cri­ teria: I) the project must be youth oriented (youths should be involved in the planning and grant writing and program should bene­ fit youth) 2) The project must be oriented around Barry County 3) The organization receiving the grant must be non-profit. Payments for the approved grants will be in May. Those with questions can call the founda­ tion office at 945-0526. 1999 GMC Safari Van SLT Rear defog & air 8 passenger Dutch doors CD & cassette 6 way power seat* MSRP $27,327® L AU PRICES PLUS TAX. TITLE & DOC DREISBACH I Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck ' 328 No«th Michigan Avinue Hastings, Michigan 49058 SAUSJSMS: EWDRE68MM NEW CM MG»PRES»XNT DON GENTRY. USED CM MGR • DM WALLET bdSMSS MGR CHRS SKVERMAN. 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Young Editor New Hastings City Manager Jeff Mans­ field and the City Council made it official Monday night by agreeing to a one-year contract at an annual salary ui $67,200. Mansfield, who has been director of pub­ lic services since 1992 and deputy city manager since >995, was hired as acting city manager Jan. IO after the council de­ cided not to renew the contract of Howard Penrod. He was offered the city manager's post on Feb. 14. The salary he agreed to Monday evening was the same as Penrod’s in the last year of his five-year tenure. Meanwhile, the search for Mansfield’s successor as director of public services will continue. In other business Monday night, the council: • Referred to City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes a request to place a "sandwich board" sign on the West State Street down­ town sidewalk to call attention to the loca­ tion of the Alpha Women’s Center. Fekkes said use of those kinds of signs is forbidden by ordinance because it creates an obstruction to pedestrian traffic down­ town. An Alpha Women's Center spokesperson held that the practice is being done in Hast­ ings from time to lime, which may mean the council will have to deal with the issue in a broader sense. "We’ve visited this issue a number of times on the Planning Commission over the last 20 years," said Councilman David Jasperse. "The problem is once you start (permitting the "sandwich board" signs on sidewalks), it's hard to stop." Councilman Don Spencer said that per­ haps the signs could be allowed only at cer­ tain times of the day, just like parking re­ strictions only apply from 2 to 6 a.m. But Councilman Barry Wood said, "I would think the people who want to use the Alpha Center would know where it is located." The Alpha Women's Center is a place for women who may be pregnant to gel infor­ mation and counseling services. (Additional) News Briefs (appear on page 3) The city attorney is expected to look into the possibility of amending the city's ordi­ nance to allow for "sandwich board" type signs under certain circumstances. • Had the first reading of a proposed planned unit development (PUD) ordinance to accommodate construction of a new car wash at 1530 S Hanover St. Developer Roger Patrick had submitted a site plan to the Planning Commission, which recom­ mended the development with some modi­ fications. The second reading is scheduled for Mon­ day, March 13. at which time the council may give final approval. • Granted a request for a Thomapple River cleanup project during the annual Spring Fest. The Barry County Waler Quality Action Committee will need a stay of the city ordinance in order to use Tydcn Park for its headquarters on Saturday. May 20. and set up tents, provide food for vol­ unteers. provide folk music, have displays on the river and proposed projects and re­ ceive canoes from upstream. Steve Meeting, coordinator of the event, outlined the plans for the day and men­ tioned the many groups that will be in­ volved. • Agreed to have trees harvested on the property next to the cemetery on West Slate Road for commercial use. Included would be 279 trees that Mansfield said oth­ erwise would just decay over time. The commercial value of the trees was estimated at $30,993. • Authorized a lease agreement between the city and Marlin Walters for him to use 18 acres of pasture land at a lease price of $22.50 an acre, a 25 percent increase over the previous price of $18. Marlin and Rita Wallers use the cityowned land near Hammond Road for raising crops and for animals to graze • Decided to make resurfacing and recon­ struction plans for East State Road and East State Street the top priorities when submitting a request for a Michigan De­ partment of Transportation (TEA-x’) grant for 2002-2003. The deadline for submitting the grant ap­ plication is March 31. The top two projects would involve work on East State Road from Michigan Avenue to the cast city limits and on East State Street from Clinton Street to the east city limits. The work would include curb and gutter, repairs and intersection im­ provements. The maximum award for theses types of MDOT grants is $375,000. • Approved a request from the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce to hang a "Spring Fest" banner across Stale See CONTRACT, continued page 2 Balloting for books... Christina Ver Wys, Desiree Tossava and Katie Kaufman cast votes for their favorite books as part of the “March is Reading Month' partnership between Hastings elementary schools and the Hastings Public Library. See page 5 for the story. Hastings man saves life Shelly Sulser Staff Water Leonard Shumate hopes to get in touch with Chuck Champion of Hastings to ex­ press his gratitude for pulling him from the icy walers of Bristol Lake Saturday after the ice gave way beneath him while he was fishing. "To say he (Champion) saved Leonard's life would be true," said Gloria Shumate, who made the call to 911 after spotting her 57-ycar-old husband in trouble 100 yards off shore from their Sunset Drive home. "Il was just one of those things where the ice was thin and he was not aware of iL" Gloria said Leonard had been on the 148acrc lake enjoying his favorite hobby for more than an hour when he radioed to her via walkie-talkie that he was going to move to a more narrow section. "He said he'd only caught one and was by going to try where he’d caught fish before." said Gloria. "I said 'OK.' and a little while later, 1 looked out and saw that he had gone through." According to Johnstown Township Fire Chief Jack Wykoff, a man working on a roof heard Leonard's cry for help, rushed down and told his wife to call 911. In the meantime. Champion was silting in a docked boat fishing on another part of the lake when he, loo, heard Shumate's cry for help at about 9:08 a.m. "He was quite a while yelling for help," said Wykoff. Champion reportedly untied the boat, look off his shoes to gain traction, then got out and pushed the boat on top of the ice in his socks toward Shumate's position. "He slopped about 20 feet from where Leonard was because the ice was thinning," said Gloria who witnessed the rescue. Wet walk a winner... Walk for Warmth organizer Dorothy Clements gets some umbrella assistance from Jim McMellen as the Walk for Warmth 2000 gets under way in Hastings Saturday morning. This year’s walk raised more than $11,000 to help needy and elderly Barry County residents pay heating costs. This year, the some 150 walkers didn't have to worry about the typical cold temperatures, only to avoid puddles as they completed their up to three-mile walk. Champion then re-entered the boat and began throwing a rope to Shumate, who remained calm to avoid getting loo tired, she said. "My husband said he just prayed and he was able to simmer down and not fight," she said. "He asked the Lord to give him peace and keep him calm." Champion threw the rope three or four times until Leonard was able to reach it and See SAVES LIFE, continued page 2 County web site moves forward by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County government's web site is stepping up to the next plateau in computcrland. In the near future, the web site will have a domain name of www.barrycounty.org and be registered with search engines like Yahoo and Excite for Internet searches. Plans also call for making the property assessment database to be searchable on­ line and for property maps to be available for viewing on-line. The County Board of Commissioners Tuesday authorized $1,500 for the web site changes to be made by David Shinavicr of the County Land Information Services, who maintains the site. The cost includes 5600 for start-up expenses and $900 for an annual hosting fee. Currently, the county has an informa­ tional web site al http://my.voyagcr.net/bclis. The site has a county directory of departments, elected of­ ficials, staff and services. Forms, fee schedules, county board minutes and elec­ tion results are also available on the site. The current web site lakes between 30 to 60 minutes to maintain each week and the approved changes will lake about two hours a week to maintain Land Information Services has proposed more extensive additions, costing $50,000plus and full-time maintenance for the fu­ ture. Those proposals include e-mail for all elected and non-elected officials and on-line payments (E-Commcrce) for taxes, fees, dog licenses, building permits, etc. Future ideas include having meetings and other proceedings viewable live on-line and town meetings on line. In other business Tuesday, the board: • Set aside 10 a.m. March 14 for a public hearing on its request for $375,000 from the Michigan Slate Housing Development See WEB SITE, continued page 3 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner Thursday Match 2 2000 County’s study for Friend of Court site extends to Courts & Law bldg. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners Tuesday agreed to spend $3,500 to continue its study to find the best place­ ment for the overcrowded Friend of the Court office The funds arc to be paid to Landmark Design Group, a Grand Rapids architectural firm, to evaluate the possibility of moving the Friend of the Court across the street into the Courts & Law Building The evaluation will include a complete study of the building for other future uses as well. County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James, who chairs the board's Facilities & Property Committee, said the Courts & Law Building was designed so that the basement could be used as office space it needed "We re not saying we need to do it." she said, "but we can make it work and move storage to city hall.** Friend of the Court is currently housed in cramped, outdated quarters in the Annex Building near the County Courthouse. The County Board already has studied the pos­ sibility of moving Friend of the Court into the former City Hall building, purchased by the county in 1998. County judges, however, have asked the County Board to consider the Courts & Law- Building, loo. James told tlx* board. Steps were taken by the County Board last Jul) to begin investigating more spa­ cious facilities for the Friend of the Court w hen it hired Landmark Design Group for $3,000 to conduct an architectural evalua­ tion of the former city hall structure The County Board purchased the city hall struc­ ture and ns property, primarily for its park­ ing lot. and the building has remained va­ cant. The current Friend of the Court facility is not handicapped accessible, and the for­ mer city hall building is only partially handicapped accessible so it would need a chair lift or an elevator if Friend of the Court moves in. James said, adding that “that's one of the reasons it's taken so many months to sec how to do that and make it cost efficient and handicapped ac­ cessible." Some of the positive points about using the city hall building for Friend of the Court are that it has sufficient parking and lends itself to one entity. James said. The County Board this week also ap­ proved spending up to S 1.000 to evaluate the structural integrity and floor plan of Annex Building "Maybe we won't want to utilize it all (in the lulure). We need further evaluation." James said "We arc one of the few court­ houses that have such a building (as the Annex, which once served as the county jail). They've been lorn down. If it's not feasible to use it, we need to know that.” The Courts & Law Building w ill be a pri­ ority evaluation, she added. Commissioner Robert Wenger and James said considering the Courts & Law Buildng along with the Annex will give the county a more comprehensive picture for future planning. When the space crunch first surfaced, it was reported that Friend of the Court had a caseload ol 3.650 families and thousands of court hearings every year. Friend ol the Court collects and records all child support payments; enforces all custody, parenting time and support orders entered by the Family Court; investigates and makes recommendations to the court on custody, parenting time and child sup­ port; and provides mediation as an alterna­ tive for settling custody and parenting time disputes. Northeastern Principal named 'Unsung Hero’ Northeastern Elementary Principal Mary Youngs has been named one of eight recip­ ients of this year's "Unsung Hero Award," which celebrates service to the community in West Michigan. The annual award is given by WOOD­ TV Channel X and the Michigan Trails Girl Scout Council to recognize "those who perform exceptional acts of public or community service" in the areas of health, education, civil service, community service and youth. Nominees can be paid employ­ ees or volunteers who have made a differ­ ence in their communities and the lives of others. Youngs was chosen from among 100 nominees, according to Janet CarbonneauJones. fund development director for Michigan Trails. This is the fourth year the awards have been presented They are given out. Cdrbofcneau-Jones said, because "we feel there arc people who go about their daily lives who have an im­ pact and do it because they really care, and we wanted to recognize these people." In the form nominating Youngs. North­ eastern secretary Elsie McKelvey wrote that. "Mary Youngs, my nominee for the Unsung Hero Award, is the principal at Northeastern Elementary School in Hast­ ings. Mary is well-known around the school and community as an advocate for children's issues Mary has helped raise money for area programs such as the March of Dimes and the American Heart Associa­ tion. Her school participates in 'Jump Rope for Heart.' "Mary has participated in fund-raisers for new playground equipment and has gone so far as to help install the equipment. Any given day you will find her outdoors with her students or in the classroom reading to them. These endeavors arc a quiet witness to all the children *it school. She encour­ ages all students to participate in any small way they can. "Mary is a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Despite her busy schedule and normal. "They kept him for about three hours," she said. "He's doing just great." Gloria said she and her husband were previously familiar with Champion be­ cause Leonard had helped him in the past when h;s boat became stuck on the lake. "We've seen him across the way a few times." she said, "h's really neat." The Shumates, who have lived on the lake for about one year, have since learned that the section where Leonard fell through is fed by a spring which causes icc on the lake to be thinner in that spot. Wykoff warns that though the icc is vir­ tually gone from most lakes now. no one should consider walking on any icc that may form again this season. "This season is shot." said Wykoff. "Even if it freezes over again, it won't be thick enough to be safe.” Leonard Shumate was not available for CONTRACT, continued fr n page 1 Street downtown during that annual obser­ vance in May. • Adopted a resolution authorizing Betty Roush to sign checks and orders for pay­ ment on deposits at the city's financial in­ stitutions. The move is needed because of the continued and anticipated absences of Clerk-Treasurer-Finance Director Ev Manshum. who is seriously ill. • Granted permission to the Commission on Aging to use city sidewalks for a Meals on Wheels walkathon fund-raiser Saturday. May 20. • Decided to return to city staff the pro­ posed annual contract between the city and Professional Code Inspections, which pro­ vides assessing and building inspection services. Questions that remain include precisely what PCI is being paid to do and whether to raise liability insurance from $500,000 to $1 million. • Approved an easement for Consumers Power overhead electrical lines to service the Nextci communications antenna on West Stale Road Mansfield said. "We feel that the lines arc in the best possible place for us." • Moved to sign an agreement with the MDOT on the reconstruction project for West State Road. The most recent project estimates have the costs at a little more than $620,000, pan of which will be funded by a state grant won last year. Oth­ erwise, the project is included in this year's city budget. Drug dog searches schools A drug-sniffing dog and its trainer made their second visit this school year to Hastings High School and Hastings Middle School last Thursday. School Superintendent Carl Schoessei said. "No illegal substances were found." Schoessei said "That continues to be good news." The first drug search done this year by the specially trained dog occurred last November. Schoessei said. No illegal sub­ stances were discovered at that time, either. Schoessei said the number of searches yet to be done this year cannot be dis­ closed. Canine drug searches were begun by the district last year as another means of trying to prevent students from bringing illegal substances onto school grounds During last Thursday's search, the dog “alerted" nine times at the high school and 10 times at the middle school, but none of the alerts were for illegal substances. "Most were for prescription drugs." Schoessei said. One involved the dog de­ tecting that shells had been put in a pocket of a student s clothing the night before and then taken out. And a few alerts involved lockers having residual traces of marijuana, he said. News Briefs: 'Leprechaun' contest slated The Hastings Jaycccs' annual "Cutest Little Leprechaun" baby con­ test will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Fri­ day, March 17, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. March 18, at Kmart. The contest is for children ages 2 and under and entry fee is $10. All money raised from the contest will be given to the Juvenile Diabetes Associ­ ation. A photo of the child, personal in­ formation and the entry fee must be sent to Susan Morris, P.O. Box 326, Nashville, 49073 by Friday, March 10. Each child's photo will be placed on a canister, into which the public can put donations in order to vote. The top three places will win prizes from White's Photography, MainStreet Sav­ ings Bank and Kmart. For more information, call Morris at (517) 852-1897. Grand marshal nominees sought Mary Youngs family obligations. Mary always has tune to give to others, to her church, and to those less fortunate. She lias touched many lives in many different ways." Last year two local residents were recipi­ ents of the Unsung Hero Award: South­ eastern Principal Chris Warren and Sun & News staff writer Patricia Johns. The public is being invited to sub­ mit nominations of candidates to be Delton's grand marshal of the commu­ nity’s Founders Weekend celebration in August. Prospective candidates could be a man, woman or a husband and wife. Candidates should be someone who has contributed to the improvement and well being of the Delton area community, said Gary Buckland, who chairs the search committee. Selection of the grand marslial is made by the committee, comprised of former Delton grand marshals. Nominations may be made by writ­ ing a short letter about the reason why the person(s) should be selected grand marshal. Letters should be sent to Gary Buck­ land. Box 100, Delton, Mich. 49046. 'Grief Recovery* series planned SAVES LIFE, continued from page 1 hold on while Champion pulled him from the water "and drug him to good icc." "He literally saved this guy's life," said Wykoff, who said he and his crew watched from the shoreline. "He wasn't going to get out on his own." Champion did "an excellent job." said Wykoff "Its a situation where you can sec that people are responding and there is comfort in that." said Gloria of her feelings while watching the rescue. "It's hard to tell how long he would have been there.” Leonard suffered from hypothermia with a temperature 95 degrees and an irregular heart beat as a result of the incident. "He has had open heart surgery in the past and stints put in so he's been through quite a bit," she noted. But upon his arrival at the hospital, it was just a matter of making sure his heart was regular and his temperature relumed to /Kmc... comment at press lime Wednesday. Cham­ pion also could not be reached for com­ ment. The rescue was the second example of a quick-thinking citizen saving a life in Barry County in less than two weeks. On Feb. 15. Delton man Brad Western pulled a man from a burning car. then used his cellular telephone to call for help while two more citizens stayed with the patient. Police said in that incident. Cory Bcrgeon of Kalamazoo would have died had it not been for Western's swift action because Bcrgeon suffered a broken back during the crash on Lockshore Road. Barry Community Hospice will of­ fer a "Grief Recovery" five-week pro­ gram next month for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one. Grief Recovery combines learning about the process of grief with a chance to discuss feelings of loss in a safe and open environment. The program will be held at the Barry Community Hospice office, 450 Meadow Run, Hastings, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for five consecutive Thurs­ days, March 2 to March 30. The pro­ gram is limited to 20 people, so pre­ registration is required. There is no charge to attend the ses­ sions. For more information, call the Barry Community Hospice Bereavement Di­ vision at 948-8452 or 1-800-254­ 5939. Alumnus of Year nominees sought Spelling whiz Ashley Bunge, an eighth grader at Hastings Middle School, won the Regional Spelling Bee at Hastings High School Feb. 22. Bunge was one of 28 students from the middle school, the five Hastings Elementaries, Delton Middle School. Barry County Christian and Delton Middle School who competed in the regional bee. Bunge won with the word "babushka." She will go on to compete in the Greater Grand Rapids Final Spelling Bee March 14 in the Gerald R. Ford Museum Auditorium. Bunge was given a gift certificate from Barnes and Noble for her win; other contestants received a certificate of participation. The bee was sponsored by participating school districts, the Barry Intermediate School District's Gifted and Talented Department, and the Grand Rapids Press. The Hastings High School Alumni Association is seeking nominations for "Distinguished Alumnus of the Year." The award will be presented Saturday evening, June 10, at the annual Alumni Banquet at the high school cafeteria. Nominations must be in writing and should contain biographical informa­ tion and the reasons why the individual is being nominated. The reasons should include personal character, ac­ complishments, vocational honors and awards, community service, member­ ships in organizations and any other helpful information. The deadline for submitting nomina­ tions is April 1. Alumni Board mem­ bers will consider new nominations as well as several others held over from previous years. Nominations should be mailed to Donna (Batchelder) Kinney, 415 North Taffee Drive, Hastings, Mich. 49058. Tickets for the banquet are $9 per person. They will be available from May 1 through June 7. For more information, call 945­ 3429 or 945-3429. Cutest pet contest set The Hastings chapter of the Jaycees will have its annual "Cutest Pet" con­ test March 13-17 at the MainStreet Savings Bank. The contest will be for all house pets, including cals, dogs, birds, etc. Entry fee is $10. Those who plan to enter a pet should include a photo and persona) in­ formation to Susan Morris, P.O. Box 326, Nashville 49073 by Wednesday, March 8. The pet's photos will be placed in canisters, and those who want to vote must place donation inside them. Prizes will be from H & H Feed, Pel World and Wal-Mart. For more information, call Morris at (517)852-1897. Broadway tunes to be performed Nine local fingers will perform a se­ lection of tunes from Broadway musi­ cals Saturday night and Sunday after­ noon, March 11 and 12, at the LeasonSharpe Hall, First Presbyterian Church, Hastings. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens. They may be purchased from any of the perform­ ers. from King's Electronics and Ap­ pliances, or by calling 948-2554. Songs will be performed from such musicals as "Rent," "Fiddler on the Roof," "South Pacific," "Smokey Joe's Cafe," "Jekyll and Hyde," "Gigi," "Fiddler on the Roof," "Crazy for You," "Beauty and the Beast," "Little Johnny Jones," "Oliver" and "Funny Girl." The singers will include Bret and Becky Hox worth, Doug Acker, Paula Allerding, Peg Hemerling, Nathan Robbe, Gary Robbe, Kathryn Mix and Shelly Dickinson. Proceeds will go to the Thornapple Arts Council's Youth Theatre Guild. 'CASAs for Kids' needed in county Volunteers are needed for the "CASA for Kids" program in Barry County. CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) look out for the best inter­ ests of abused/neglected children when they are in court. A CASA volunteer's voice can help these children find a safe, permanent home where they can thrive. CASAs recommend to the judge what's best for a child's future — reunification with parents or adoption. CASAs come from all walk? of life and work alongside attorneys and so­ cial workers and may be the only con­ sistent adult a child has contact with during a case. New volunteers will participate in 35 hours of training. The first training session is 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 14. Training will continue to be held two evenings a week (on Tuesdays and Thursdays) for three weeks and on two Saturdays (March 18 and 25) at the Family Independence Agency building in Hastings. For more information or to volun­ teer to be a prospective CASA, call Dr. Joel Milgram, executive director of the non-profit CASA organization in Barry and Eaton counties, as soon as possible at 948-3213. Miss Delton 2000 pageant is tonight Ten Delton area young women are hoping to be named the first Miss Del­ ton of the new century. The finale of the Miss Delton 2000 Pageant will be at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, March 2) at the Delton Kel­ logg High School auditorium. The candidates are Lauren Cooper, Amy Fcrriell, Amanda Hammond, Monique Hoyle, LeAnn Huisman, Bethany Jones, Aleshia Lankerd, Jessi Sinclair, Jennie Weyenberg and Amanda Worm. Each contestant will give an intro­ ductory speech and answer five ques­ tions she has prepared in advance. Af­ ter a brief intermission, each candidate will be asked to answer a ques’ion "on the spot." Judging is based on poise, neatness, grammar, self-confidence and how thoroughly each question was an­ swered. The one selected Miss Delton will receive a $500 educational scholarship and a framed portrait from Herb Doster Photography. Four will be selected to serve as court members and each will receive a $50 savings bond. Miss Delton and her court will reign for a year and participate in monthly community service projects. They also will reign over the Delton Founders Weekend celebration, Aug. 11-12, and serve as Delton's community ambas­ sadors. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 2, 2000 - Page 3 Geiger lauds student bills as ‘serious discussion of public policy’ by Mary McDonough Staff Writer When State Rep. Terry Geiger (R-Lakc Odessa) firstjeceived a packet of mock bills from high school students in Hast­ ings, he was surprised. When young people send in ideas for leg­ islation as part of class projects, he said, their suggestions usually revolve around such things as naming a state mammal or insect. The Hastings students' bills, on the other hand, represented "a serious discussion of public policy” and were "very similar to other bills we re talking about” in the legislature, Geiger said. The bills were mailed to Geiger by high school government teacher Mike Engle, who asked Geiger to lake a look at them and give his students some feedback on them. Geiger, whose district encompasses all of Barry County and part of Ionia County, de­ cided to do more than just look at the bills. He asked the House Fiscal Agency to ana­ lyze some of them and give answers to such questions as what the legislation would cost taxpayers and what kind of ob­ stacles to their passage could be expected. Then he came to Hastings last Friday to talk with students who had participated in the bill-writing project. "You guys stepped out of the box." he told students from Engle's U.S. govern­ ment classes and other seniors attending the session. The mock bills talked about "things that affect us and everybody else,” he said — issues such as assisted suicide, college tuition assistance and guidelines for those over 65 seeking renewal of their driver's licenses. The students also "went through in a shod period of time what it would take us a long time to do," he said. "It sometimes takes us six, eight, 10 years to get to the same point." When considering whether a bill should be introduced, Geiger said, legislators have to look at many aspects of the proposed legislation, including its social and cultural impact and its "overall advantage to the state of Michigan.” The first thing he asks, he said, is "How much will this cost the taxpayers?" For example, he said, one of the stu­ dents* bills involving state funding for adoptions would require a taxpayer outlay of over $26 million a year. The bill pro­ posed that the state pay the cost when Michigan residents with an annual income between $30,000 and $60,000 adopt a child. As chairman of the House Appropri­ ations Committee. Geiger said, be would first have ip "figure out where I would cut money" from the state budget to pay for funding 'jdoptions. However, he sa d, the House is actually working on a bill that would increase the amount Michigan provides to subsidize the adoption of special needs children. Such fi­ nancial incentives arc needed so more adop­ tive families can be found for children who have learning disabilities, emotional disor­ ders, or have been abused or neglected. Geiger said "You guys are aligned with where people in the state want to go." he told the stu­ dents.' "There would be some tremendous benefits io passing this legislation." Another mock bill sent to Geiger by the students would have a projected cost by the third year of over $141 million, he said. The bill proposes that undergraduate tuition fees at in-state universities be paid by the state for all high school students graduating with a minimum jrade point average of 3.0. Students would have to maintain the 3.0 in college. The interesting thing about the students' proposal, he said, was that it included a funding source. "I'm a little snide with the legislature," Gieger said. -"They say they want to spend billions of dollars, and I say where are we going to pay for it?" The students proposed funding college tuition via the stale lottery and cigarette taxes. "Thai's a great idea." Geiger said. How­ ever, money from the lottery and cigarette taxes arc now earmarked for undergraduate education expenditures, and asking that the money be spent on college education might "create a war” between those wanting money for undergraduate education and those wanting it for college tuition, he said Geiger said the bill also might require additional legislation. "Every time we have a proposal we usually have to change" more than one law, he said. In the case of funding college tuition, he said, the grade point requirement would violate public universities' constitutionally guaranteed au­ tonomy, which in certain instances forbids the slate from interfering in colleges* busi­ ness. Geiger said the legislature is currently considering paying the tuition costs for students attending community colleges in Michigan. Funding community college tu­ ition would be better than university tu­ ition, he said, because the tuition is less at community colleges and the students at­ tending them can commute from home and thus would not have to pay room and board costs. Geiger used a third bill proposed by the students to talk about an ongoing debate over whether the state should mandate the type of classes offered by local school dis- Students (from left) Melissa Rench, Jonathan Sciba, Heather Richie and Amy Miller proposed bills on teaching foreign language to elementary students, legalizing assisted suicide, mandating guidelines for the elderly obtaining drivers' licenses, and state funding of college tuition. All of the students* bills were sent to State Rep. Terry Geiger (at right), who discussed them with students last week. Missing from the photo is Katrina Wyman, whose bill proposing that the state fund some adoptions was also sent to Geiger. Bill-writing project brings textbook to life by Mary McDonough Staff Writer "This project brings the textbook to life." teacher Mike Engie said of mock legislation designed last semester by students in Engle's 12th grade U.S. government classes. Some of the students' legislation made its way to Lansing, where Stale Rep. Terry Geiger read it and decided to come to Hastings to discuss the students' work with them (sec accompanying story). Engle said he had students in five government classes go through the process of creating a bill because he wanted to give students a hands-on learning experience. "Students study how a bill becomes a law," he said, "but when you read it in a textbook it can be dry and lifeless. Some of the kids lose interest. When we do this project it allows them to bring current issues into how a bill becomes a law, it brings that concept to life and it gets students interested. Once you get kids interested, it opens up the learning process." Engle, who graduated from West Point and spent seven years as a captain in the army before coming to Hastings to leach, also felt that students needed io be made aware that they can make a difference in the political process. "I get a sense that most of the students feel like they cannot have an impact on the .governmental process," he said. "That's why people don't even vote. In 1996, 49 percent of people of voting age voted for president. Forty-seven percent voted for Congressional । seats in 1996. Half ofx>ur country does not participate in terms of voting, so apathy is relatively high." By having the students send a few chosen bills to Geiger, Engle said, "I felt it would make the students feel they do have a voice in government.** Engle said every student in each of his five U.S. government classes last semester wrote a bill. Students were then broken up into five groups representing various legislative committees. The committees screened the bills, looking at their social, economic, political and cultural aspects, and amended them if necessary. Then each committee chose one of their bills to be passed out of committee back to the whole classroom. The whole class then had to discuss the five bills passed out of committee and vote on them. Those bills with a majority "yes" vote were considered passed. Students then selected one bill from each class to be sent to Geiger. "As a teacher, 1 did not control which bills came out of the class,” Engle emphasized. "It’s not my job to teach (students) my political views. It's my job to get them to develop their own political views." Interestingly, he said. "I had an assisted suicide bill in virtually every class. The students were overwhelmingly for assisted suicide." The bills led to "tremendous debates over the value of life and who decides,” he said. A student bill proposing that those over 65 be required to have written and road tests and pass a physical before they can renew their 2; i ver’s licenses was suggested, he said, because "I think the students felt that as people gel older their eyesight degenerates and they have certain health conditions, so in the time period between applying for driver’s license renewals there should be controls in place to ensure no elderly person has lost the ability to drive a car." Another student bill proposed that the state pay for adoptions for those making between $30,000 and $60,000 per year. Students suggested this legislation, he said, because "adoption is expensive and some people can't have children and there is also a need for kids to be adopted, so the students proposed that the state help out." The students decided adoptive parents had to make at least $30,000 because those with lesser incomes might not be able to afford an adopted child, he said. A bill asking that the state pay college tuition was prompted by the fact that "most of the students want to go to college, but will have a tough lime paying for it," Engle said. "Yet they've worked very hard as a student.'* A requirement that students maintain a 3.0 grade point average to obtain the state funds was thrown in to ensure that only those serious about their educations would be.fundcd, he said. Students enjoyed the bill-writing project, he said. "Those five bills were of the students, by the students, for the students.” tricts and a continuing debate over whether school funding is equitable between school districts. The students* bill proposed mandating that all Michigan schools teach a foreign language to elementary school students in each grade during grades 1-5. Geiger asked the author of the bill, stu­ dent Melissa Rench, why she offered the legislation, and Rench replied that studies have indicated that students learn foreign languages easier at a younger age. Geiger said the larger issue is. "Who has the authority to make this decision?" Right now. he said, schools in Bloom­ field Hills already have elementary foreign language classes, but are complaining to Geiger that if their funds from the stale are not increased they may have to cut the el­ ementary foreign language program and other classes like third and fourth grade dance lessons offered by the affluent dis­ trict. "They're saying they have to cut pro­ grams you’ve never seen." he told the stu­ dents, which raises the question of what types of classes should be available to all students in the state and whether the state should mandate those classes. Right now, he said, "the discussion is about how to ensure that every fourth-grader can read." The legislature is finding, however, that usurping local control over curriculums, etc., isn’t always desirable. "We've found it's more productive to help them move along rather than force them to do it." When a bill is proposed, he said, he "works with a mathematical formula” — the "56-20-1" formula. Of the 110 mem­ bers in the house, he said. 56 have to vote yes for a bill to pass. Twenty members of the state senate must then vote yes. Then the bill requires the governor's signature. "My first calculation is do I have the 56 votes, the 20 votes, and the governor's vote.” he said. *'A lot of my work is build­ ing the coalition necessary to get the voles" to transform the bill into law. Obtaining those votes can be extremely difficult if the debate is over human life, he said. Three issues dealing with the taking of a life — abortion, assisted suicide, and capital punishment, arc "so emotional, so personal,” Geiger said, "that it's difficult to debate them rationally." One of the students’ bills proposed that assisted suicide be legalized for people who arc terminally ill. One of his hardest weeks as a legislator occurred when the House was debating whether assisted suicide should be legal­ ized, Geiger said. The House "came to a gridlock" on the issue, he said, and ulti­ mately a proposal to allow assisted suicide was decided via statewide referendum (it was defeated). This spring, he said, an attempt to legal­ ize capital punishment in Michigan "went down quite badly” in the House, he said. "Forty-three out of 110 said yes. they want to legalize the death penalty." The last of the students* bills, which would require those over 65 to follow cer­ tain guidelines when applying for a driver's license, deals with an issue that has already raised many questions among legislators. Geiger said. The bill mandates that those over 65 ap­ ply in person for a license rather than by mail, successfully complete written and road tests, and successfully complete a medical physical. Those 65-75 would have to renew their license every three years, those 76-85 every two years, and those 86 Hastings High government teacher Mike Engle, pictured during a visit to the school by State Rep. Terry Geiger, said Geiger and his staff 'gave back to the students a good analysis of what they had done.' and above every year. Geiger said the American Association of Retired Persons is "very vocal on this is­ sue," asking such questions as whether such requirements constitute age discrimi­ nation, and whether "we can lump all se­ niors together and treat them the same." Geiger said another "weight on us" when legislators are wrestling with public policy is that "when I vote, Fm voting for you guys, too. We have to take into account what our constituents believe. "A good legislator will weigh heavier what constituents say than anything else," he said. He encouraged students to write him and other elected officials if they have "some­ thing passionate to say" about public pol­ icy. "Your letters are read,” be said. Geiger also said in response to a question about "people who don't vote" that "it's a tragedy in this country that you have less than 50 percent voting in an election.” Casting votes is the "purest way" for peo­ ple to "determine what's happening (town the road," he said. WEB SITE, continued from page 1 Authority for low income home repairs. The hearing will be part of the board's reg­ ular meeting, held on the top floor of the county courthouse in Hastings. • Approved spending up to $1,400 to in­ stall two keyless entries and change neces­ sary locks to secure the Courts & Law Building and to spend $650 to install a keyless entry into the Adult Probation De­ partment. The work will be done by The Lockshop of Hastings. • Appointed the following people to the Local Emergency Planning Council: Jim Bailey and Sandy James, representing elected officials; Steve DeBoer, law en­ forcement; John Hislop, county emergency management; Jerry Sarver, city emergency management; Roger Cans, fire department; Jim Rutherford, first aid/health; Jean Pugh, hospital personnel; Joseph Blearn, trans­ portation; Jean Gallup, broadcast/print me­ dia; Crystal Burnett, education; and Dennis Pennington, agriculture. The Michigan Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Commission also has to approve the appointments. • Agreed to increased administration fees from Shield Benefit Administrators, inc. of Grand Rapids. Shield administers employee health benefits for the county and the monthly increase amounts to 30 cents per employee with medical and prescription coverage. The monthly administration cost per employee is now $9.80. • Named the following people to three year terms on the Community Corrections Advisory Board: Steve DeBoer, sheriff; Dan Dipert. alternate for sheriff; Jerry Sarver, city police; James Fisher, circuit court judge; Kevin Cole, district court, Richard Shaw, family court judge; Teresa Harvatich, alternate for Shaw; Brian Shumway, representing service area; Dale Crowley, prosecutor, David Tripp, criminal defense attorney; Roger Patrick, business community; Steve Werdon, probation; Judy Brewer, alternate for Werdon; Jeffery Youngsma, citizen-at-large; David McIn­ tyre, communications media; Jon Camp­ bell, Allegan County commissioner; and Clare Tripp, Barry County commissioner. Record temps in February Hastings had three days of record temper­ atures in February, according to David McIntyre, who operates the National Weather Service's climatological station in the city. Records were broken on Feb. 23 with 67-degrees, Feb. 25 with 63-degrees and Feb. 29 with 62-degrees. At the end of February, Hastings had a lower snowfall for the season than it did for last year's snow season, McIntyre said. At the end of February 1999, the total snow­ fall for the season had been 49.2 inches. This year, the snowfall was 7.4 inches be­ low last year, with a total of 41.8 inches to date for the current season. In 1999, Hastings did not have snow af­ ter March 9. The first eight days of March had a total snowfall of 16.5 inches last year, according to McIntyre’s records. Spacial of th* Weak MUUtrr 1995 OLDS REGENCY ELITE 51.000 MILES. LEATHER. NEW TIRES, IMPECCABLE CONDITION, 3800 V-6__________ K B WDiflSBACH Pontiac Ou»«oe>i £ CMC Tkjck mu. >!-■•« "Where Exceeding Your Expectations Call (616) 946'6000 Saturday uow 3 is a Today or toll free Family Tradition." 1-868*404-6539 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 2. 2000 LETTERS from our readers... Dowling Public Library’s funding is inadequate To the editor: The Dowling Public Library is no longer receiving adequate funding to operate a library The library legally serves the residents of Baltimore and Johnstown townships. Balti­ more is the legal service area and John­ stown is a contracted municipality required to pay for its use However, according to the Library of Michigan^ operating require­ ments. based on maintaining a minimum local support of three-tenths of a mill of State Equalized Valuation of the townships, the townships have fallen short with current funding. Both townships gave the library a slight increase m funding last year However, there is a long way to go before state requirements are met Baltimore's SEV for 1998 was $32,062,000, so the three-tenths of a mill requirement was $9,619. However, the library received just over $8,500 in funding from Baltimore. Consequently, for the first time. Baltimore Township did not qualify for state aid Johnstown Town ship's SEV for 1998 was $62,059,642, so the three-tenth's of a mill requirement was $18,618. However the library recaved just over 10.000. Therefore, Johnstown did not meet state requirements Johnstown has not met the state require­ ments in over 10 years When the library does not meet these requirements it docs not get funding from the Library of Michigan. In addition, the cooperative it belongs to does not recave payment of matching funds to pay for set- vices. When Dowling joined the Woodlands Cooperative in 1989, it was extended ‘pro­ visional membership” until March 1992 to raise enough local money to qualify for slate aid. While the library qualified for state aid for its service area, Baltimore Township, in 1992, it has failed each year since to qualify Johnstown Township. In April 1994, the cooperative informed Dowling that if it was unable to qualify its entire service area, it would have to reim­ burse Woodlands the amount of state aid lost due to Johnstown Township’s popula­ tion. The reason for this request was that Woodlands was providing services for Dowlingt entire service area, but was only being compensated for Baltimore's popula­ tion. Therefore, since 1994, Dowling Public Library has been reimbursing the Wood­ lands Library Cooperative the amount of state aid lost due to Johnstown Township Thus, Dowling is not only iosing a por­ tion of its funding, but has to come up with additional funding to pay for the cost of cooperative membership. The Dowling Public Library’s mam source of operating income comes from penal fines, accounting for 67 percent. Tax income from Baltimore and Johnstown Townships represents 19 percent Other public local income represents the remain­ ing 14 percent. This information shows how unstable the library’s income is from year to year. There is no way of knowing exactly how much money will be coming in each year from Let’s demonstrate giving spirit To the editor: Hastings residents had a reason to smile and feel proud of their community efforts last Saturday when 150 people walked to raise over $11,000 for home heating assis­ tance. This in comparison with Battle Creek, which had 43 walkers and raised $7,000. What an awesome effort! Now, I would like to ask our wonderful community to focus their generosity toward the Vess family, who are coping with the tragic loss of their husband and father. The eloquent letter by Jane Jones in last weeks Banner prompted me to call and talk with her about this family. I found out that not only is Main Street Savings Bank accepting financial donations to help with funeral and bunal expenses, but our own local Taco Bel! will be accept­ ing foo< ciothes (Megan is 3 and Dru is 0 and toy donations for this famitf in need. Please think about opening your hearts or walla to share a little of what God has shared with you. A small donation in any of the areas I mentioned will be truly appreci­ ated, and, of course, the act of selfless gen­ erosity is a feeling that can last a lifetime Maureen Dudley. Dowling penal fines. All the library can do is rely on the average amount it receives from year to year and hope it gas at least that much. Furthermore, the public local income comes from such things as library use fees, overdue fines, donations, and fund-raisers. There is no way of knowing what money these will bring in from year to year either. Therefore, the most important part of he library’s operating income is the appropriat­ ed taxes from Baltimore and Johnstown townships. This should be a stable amount the library can count on from year to year to plan the annual budget for the operation of the library. This is why it is so pertinent that the townships rnea the state aid requirements by providing the Dowling Public Library with three-tenth's of a mill on state equal­ ized .aluation. Without this funding from the townships, the library cannot adequate­ ly plan for or provide for the community's needs for the present or the future. If you arc a resident of Baltimore or John­ stown Township and you do not want your library to close due to inadequate funding, please, let your township officers know! A decision needs to be made. It is your tax money that the township uses to fund this library. According to the State Aid to Public Library Aa. Aa 89 of 1977, only a small amount, three-tenths of a mill, should go to the public libraries. La your township offi­ cers know that this is where you want your tax dollars to go. This is your children^ future The library is working on its wish list for the new millennium. If you would like to make a contribution, stop by the library and browse through their wish display. The Dowling library has come a long way since 1941, and they have many wonderful plans for the future. Stop in sometime and see what they have. If you haven’t been there in awhile, you'll be surprised. Jennifer Walden, Dowling Public Library Director U5. Senate Republican, 105 Dlricaen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Butting. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. I Spancar Abraham, Stop the insanity in our pot laws To the editor: When our fore fathers were drafting the constitution, it was printed on hemp paper. Most printed materials, including the Bible, were printed on hemp. Rope, clothing, blan­ kets. sails, rigging, building supplies, oil. paints, thinners, cordage and nettings, cere­ al, animal, feed. fuel, arc made by hemp, more products than any single plant on the earth. The first marijuana law was passed in 1619, making it mandatory that ail farmers grow it. From 1632 until the 1800s, mari­ juana was legal tender For over 200 years, taxes could be paid with hemp. In China, they valued the seeds so much that it was a capital offense to export them. It is hard to understand why such a valued plant is now illegal. In the late 1930s. when hemp was made illegal, it had nothing to do with getting high. The big banks, paper mills, and oil companies stood to lose bil­ lions of dollars if hemp remained legal. The government, in order to protect these large companies, had to come up with some way to take it out of the market, thus it passed the tax stamp aa, which put a tax of $100 per ounce. Today, 32 countries legally grow it and sell its produas all over the world, with the U.S. being the largest buyer of hemp prod­ uas. Bird seed contains hemp seeds, and how many birds fall off their perches due to eating them? In 1850, there were over 8000 hemp farms in the U.S. Now fanners can't grow ti, and this year farmers will lose over $40 billion on legal crops. Hemp could make us not dependent on oil or fuel. We could put the oil cartels out of business as they now operate. Oil rich countries get our wheat, com and other farm products for next to nothing, then turn around and gouge the price of oil. When hemp is routed with wheat, there is a 12 to 18 percent increase in wheat yield. Hemp would enable farmers to make a prof­ it on their land, and make our country less dependent on other produas. PRA-2000 is the first step to this end. Billions of dollars arc spent each year to put people in prisons for non-violent, non-victim crimes. What is wrong with feeling good? We drink coffee because of the caf­ feine. We take medicines that often have bad side effeas. We uke mood altering drugs that often lead to dependence. Alco­ hol and tobacco, which serve no purpose other than making billions of dollars for manufaaurers and the government, kill more people than anything else on the plan­ a. The cost faaor of these two drugs and the damage they cause on the family is in the billions of dollars. Programs geared to gating young people not do drugs arc big failures; it may be that these type of programs should be geared towards adults. How can you say to our young people not to do drugs when there is a 12 pack in the fndge, a bottle of whiskey in the cupboard, cigarettes on the Uble, dan­ gerous drugs in the medicine cabina, and then we say “Just Say No.” Until we as a people stop being hypocrites our young people will not stop. I say take all these bil­ lions of dollars wasted on failed programs and give our young people incentives not to do drugs, such as school, college, and help when they need it to succeed. What PRA-2000 will do is allow people to possess, use and grow small quantities for themselves if they are over 21. This amendment will save millions of dollars, free up prison space and stop ruining lives. Prisons arc the fastest growing industry in Michigan, with 29 percent of the state’s employees working at them. The next few months you will hear a lot about this issue and politicians. I am sure, will put their two cents in and will not know what they arc talking about. I urge you to find the truth about this issue. Petitions for this amendment arc currently being circu­ lated throughout the state of Michigan. If we get 302.000 signers by July 10. it will be on the ballot in November. We believe this is an issue that should be decided by the people, that is what democ­ racy is all about, the people deciding, not the government. There are several web sites that you can get all the information you need or want. Sites to check out are www.baliot2000.na,www.cannibus.com. http://msnhomcpagcs.talkcity.com/nonprofitblvd/lcgalizcit_mi and www.rainbowfarmcampground.com. The First Friday program for April, there will be an open forum at the Thomas Jef­ ferson Hall beginning at noon, we would like everyone who can to show up. We need all the volunteers possible, if you have a lit­ tle time, please contact me for paitions, and I will ga them to you. Contact me at legalizcit_mi@usa.na or call 948-0163. I think the police do a good job fighting real crime, and it is time to give them the tools and the backing to do this, and money saved could put a officer in every school to help stop the violence, and enable the sys­ tem to ga people off the strca that hurt our children, with less expense and less crowd­ ed dockas with non-violent, non-viaim, non-enmes. Larry (Bonner) Lippert, Hastings 3HlV7lbblM tO UV 3gS tn ,q:;LnwuT bruhoii W to /I US. Congress 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, OrangeviHe. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope. Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401, Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving. Cartton, Wccdland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city ol Hastings, the upper two-thlrds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (615) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. Presidents comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Pater Hoekstra, Republican, Let’s pray on May 4 To the editor: This year we have opportunity for great change in our country. All of us in this community have the responsibility to influ­ ence that change. May it motivate each of us to repent of our lack of conviction and commitment of begin “salt and light" that awakens our spir­ it to be involved. Through prayer we know that the God of our salvation works all things together for good. Each year we have an appointed time set aside to pray togaher. on Thursday, May 4, noon time at the courthouse fountain, rain or shine. La’s ail join in prayer. Our prayers do make a difference. The Local Task Force Prayer Committee. Joyce Kelly Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. . 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The schools' Title I Director Jo Stebbins and reading coordinators Mary McKinley, Julie Ackersor. Charles Doe and Mary Vliek along with Susan Smith of the Hast­ ings Public Libi.uy brainstormed ideas to get kids excited about reading at school and using the public library to bring books home. With five elementary schools, it was de­ cided to let each school pick 400 fa' oritc books, totaling 2,000 from all of the schools. During February each student chose three or four favorite books and li­ brary secretaries Lona Cortwright, Sandy Dilno, Lori Kidder. Angie Brush and Mon­ ica Todd are tabulating the results. Kristen Laubaugh and Ruth Hill, elementary librar­ ians, are coordinating this pan of the pro­ ject. Each school's 400 favorite books will be posted at the Hastings Public Library. From those 2,000 entries, a final favorite top 50 upper elementary and top 50 lower elementary books will be chosen. The top 100 books that aren’t currently in the col­ lection of the Hastings Public Library will be purchased. Library staff invite the public to visit the library during the month of March to find out which books made the top 100. Also, during the month, community volunteers and school business partners will be visiting each of the schools and reading some of these favorite books. "Y2K Kids Read" promises to be fun and educational. Smith said. Financial FOCUS Furnished By...MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Keep an eye out for “stable growth” companies We’ve enjoyed a booming economy for some time now. but few people arc suggest­ ing that we’ll never again see a recession. In fact, all historical evidence points to the persistent strength of business cycles — periods of economic expansion followed by periods of contraction And these business cycles have a definite impact on you as an individual investor. Fortunately, there arc moves you can make to strengthen your stock portfolio, even in a negative business cycle. To begin with, you need to have a good understanding of which types of slocks are “cyclical" and which arc “non-cyclical." The performance of cyclical stocks is typi­ cally tied to the overall economy, especial­ ly interest rales. These stocks tend to rise quickly when the economy turns up and interest rates are favorable, but they may fall just as quickly when the economy fal­ lers and interest rates rise. Cyclical slocks include construction, automobiles, chemi­ cals, heavy equipment and paper. Non-cyclical stocks arc not as directly affected by economic changes. These com­ panies produce products ttut people consis­ tently desire or need. Not all non-cydicals do well in every economic environment, but some of them arc able to deliver steady profit increases year after year. These “lia­ ble-growth" companies produce consumer staples such as beverages, food and phar­ maceuticals. Once these slocks start showing depend­ able earnings growth, their long-term per- forrrxncc has often proven strong and con­ sistent. That’s why investors arc so often willing to pay a "premium” for them, in the form of high pricc-to-earnings ratios (P/E;, or multiples. When you invest in a slablc-gruwth com­ pany, you receive several potential advan­ tages. First, these stocks, as a group, have tended to outperform the market over long time periods. Second, they do especially well, relative to other stocks, during down times in the business cycle. No matter what the economy is doing, people still need to cat. drink and take their cold medicine. And third, because they arc usually worth keeping, you may not want to trade them, which means you’ll generate fewer capital gains. That can be an important tax advan­ tage, especially if you own these slocks out­ side a tax-deferred retirement plan, such as • 401(k> . It’s clear that stable-growth stocks arc particularly good candidates for long-term investors. Of course, if you arc going to own stocks, you really need to take a long­ term perspective on all your holdings, because stock prices bob up and down a great deal in the short term. You’ll also want to make sure that your stable-growth stocks arc part of a well-diversified portfo­ lio; diversification is another key to reduc­ ing investment risk. To learn more about which stable-growth slocks may be suitable for your individual needs and goals, you might want to consult with a financial professional. Although there are no guarantees in the investment world, the words “stable” and “growth” arc nice to have on your side. Thomapplc Manor in Eastings. She was bom on July 2, 1909 in Harrisburg, Illinois, the daughter of Albert and Ruth Goodman. Mrs. Catlin was raised, attended and graduated from Harrisburg, Illinois schools. She married Darwin E. Catlin on June 27. 1927. Mrs. Catlin was employed at Pontiac General Hospital in Pontiac, and Fishermans Hospital in Marathon, Florida She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church for 40 years, and First Baptist Church of Middleville the past seven Mrs. Catlin enjoyed traveling, fishing, knitting and needlework, word games and music. She made several trips to the Holy Land and Europe. She regularly went on fishing trips with her family to Canada aud Florida as well as fishing on the Great Lakes of Michigan. She loved music especially New Orleans Jazz and made annual trips to New Orleans with her sister, Martha. Mrs. Catlin was a caring, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, devoted her life to her family ana enuren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Darwin Catlin; son, Frankie Catlin; two sisters. Blanche Brown and Mildred O'Connor; one brother. Roy Goodman Mrs. Catlin is survived by a daughter. Denise (Bob) Griffin of Middleville; son. Dennis (Barbara) Catlin of New Mexico; The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week SBC Comms Anheuser Busch CMS Energy — DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Fort Family Dollar First financial Bancorp General Motors Hastings Mfg IBM XPenney Johnson & Johnson Ketoggs Company Kmart Coca Cola McDonald’s Seers Simpson Industries Semco Energy Spartan Motors AT4T TCF Financial Pharmacia S Upjohn Wal-Mart Exxoo-Mobil Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 37-314 64 46-314 67-3/4 108-172 41-5/8 17-3/8 19-1/8 76-1/16 7-1/8 102-3/4 15-3/4 72 25-5/16 8-13/16 50-15/32 31-5/4 27-9/16 10-1/16 12 4-1/16 49-3/8 19-13/16 47-5/8 48-3/4 75-5/16 $292 20 $5.07 10.128.31 1 2B ♦1-1/4 ♦2-5/16 -1-1ffi ♦3-1/4 -5-5/8 -2-7/16 ♦1-1/8 ♦3/8 ♦2-7/16 •5/8 -8-1/4 -1-1/4 -6-5/8 ♦1-5/16 ♦5/16 •23/32 -9/16 -3/1'6 -7/16 ♦1/16 ■1/16 ♦3 ■1/8 ■7/8 ♦5/8 ■1/8 -$13.00 $19 -176.53 ♦221M Weather spotter training scheduled for April 19 J-Ad Graphics News Service A training class for people interested in becoming spotters for tornadoes and severe weather in Barry County will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19. Students will learn how to watch cloud formations for tornadoes as well as how and when to report the information to au­ thorities. The class is being coordinated by Barry County Emergency Management Director John Hislop. "Anyone interested can give me a call," said Hislop. "Now is the time of year to remind people to be prepared for severe STOCKS— MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Violet G. Catlin, age 90, of .Middleville, and formerly of Waterford Township, passed —away Monday. February 21, 2000 it- Hailey Walsh tells her favorite book titles to Chery! Northrop, parent volunteer. .. k >• Sanely Dilno (right) writes down Alexis Knapp's vote. weather." The session is set to take place in the Emergency Operations Center in the base­ ment of Barry County Central Dispatch, 2600 Nashville Road, Hastings. Hislop can be reached at 945-5303. According to the Michigan Department of State Police and the National Weather Service, Michigan experienced 10 torna­ does, 25 flood events and numerous thun­ derstorms which damaged or destroyed property worth over $7 million last year. Three people died and many were injured as a result of such severe weather last yta?. The weelMrf Mareb<26 throat*’Aijinl |l ness Week in Michigan. A total of 16 tornadoes were reported in Barry County from 1950 to 1999, with none reported in the county last year. The last time a death resulted from a tor­ nado in the county was March 28, 1920, when four deaths were reported in the Kalamazoo, Barry and Eaton tri-county re­ gion. Of the 10 tornadoes reported in Michigan last year, one each was in Alcona, Isabella, Lenawee. Midland, Montmorency, Osceola, Oscoda and St. Clair counties and two each were in Lapeer and Tuscola counties. The Michigan Committee for Severe Weather Awareness has developed a cam­ paign to inform Michigan residents of the importance of being prepared for severe weather. "This effort helps Michigan citizens pre­ pare themselves and their families to min­ imize the loss of life and destruction of property that accompany a disaster." said Gov. John Engler. "As a sign of the state's commitment to severe weather safety, last year, I endorsed Public Act 45 of 1998. which requires all schools in the state to conduct two tornado drills annually. Wc are encouraging, schools to conduct one of , (those drill* during Severe Wcaihor Aware­ has been declared Severe Weather Aware- ness Weoki.% 1 OUR Land Conference plans coming together The OUR Land Committee has sent out more than 3,300 applications for the OUR Land conference April 15, which is sched­ uled for Delton High School from 8 a.m. until 4;30 p.m. The the 2000 Our Ultimate Resource Conference will cost $15 per person. The cost includes a keynote presentation by professional land use planning consultant Steve Langworthy on "Why do we need a plan?,** concurrent workshops and lunch Worshops will include speakers on land conservation options, purchase of devel­ opment rights, M-37 corridor planning, the planning process, open space development, watershed management and water quality in • Birthday • Congretulatione Barry county. Additional application forms are avail­ able at the Barry Conservation District of­ fice at 1611 S. Hanover St., the Barry County Extension office, county offices, public libraries and J-Ad Graphics. The deadline for applications to attend the conference is April 8. Committee orga­ nizer Don Drummond encourages anyone interested in attending to send applications in as soon as possible since space is lim­ ited. The next meeting of the OUR Land committee will be Wednesday, March 22, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Courts and Law building, 220 W. 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She graduated from Mary wood Academy and St Mary's Noire Dame Mrs. Howard was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years. George M Howard; her brothers. James Kelly and Judge Joseph Kelly both of Grand Rapids She is survived by her five sons. James W. & Sallie of Detroit William J. A Joan of Caledonia. Dr Thomas F. * Frances of Grand Haven. G. Joseph of Seminole. Family Catholic Church. Reverend Father James Cusack and Reverend Father David E. LeBlanc were celebrants. Interment was at St. Patrick's Cemetery The family suggests memorial contributions be made to God's Kitchen or a charity of one a choice. Arrangements were made by the Caledonia Funeral Home. Keep friends and relatives "IN TOUCH" with their hometown. Give them a subscription to The Hastings BANNER. Cail 945-9554. WmmUU/s £upedU«... BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience,^ PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 06050 Pauor. Sieve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9:30 a m . Sunday School 1100 am. Sunday Evening Service 600 p.m.. Bible Study A Prayer Tune Wednesday nights 6.30 pm 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 45 a.m Traditional. 1015 am Sun­ day School. 1115 a m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Service* 7 30 p m For more information call the church office ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mavs 4 30 pm. Sunday Masses 8 30 am and 1100 am. Confession Saturday 3 30-4 15 p m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Service* BtNc Classes 10 am . Worship 11 a m. Evening Services 6 p m Wednes­ day Bible study 7pm Peter Wackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Stale Rd and Boltwvod St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 945 a.m Sunday School. 10 45 a.m Morning Worship. 5 30 p.m Kid's quizzing, 6.40 p m Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6 30 p m. Kid * Alive for age* 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible Uudv Wednesday. 9 00 am. Senior Aduh Bible Study am) young aduh Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHI RCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p m 1674 West State Road. Hast.ngs, Mich James A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m . classes for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 a.m Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6 00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7 00 p.m are: Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bibk Quiz (ages 13-19); Aduh Btbfe Study - No age limits 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett, Pastor Church office phon948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8 30 a m . 9:55 a.m and 11 20 a.m Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a m. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6 30 pm Yourh group meets Wednesday 6 30 p.m also Nurs­ ery available for all services Bring the whole family WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH THORN APPLE VALLEY CHURCH GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Re Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616) 945-9414. Sunday. March 5 -8 00 A 1045am Worship. 9 30 a m - Sunday School (all ages) Thursday. March 2 • 7:00 p m Catech . Choir (Cantata) Saturday. March 4 - 140-3.40 p.m . Census Training, 800 pm.. NA Monday. March 6 - 7 00 pm. BoG Tues­ day. March 7 - 7 00 p m . Worship Plana,7 30pm.Over Anon Ash Wednesday. March 8 - 1000 a.m . Wordwatchcn. 6 00 put, Supper. 7:00. Worship. Sarah Circle after H ASYlNGS^lR^XNiVED MBTNqBMMHURCH GRAIT BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH lF»rafrij ttte Hluringt Grtcf Brethren Chorrh). 600 Powell Rd . I mile cast of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Ementus, 945­ 9224 Sunday Services 945 a m BMe Classes - for all ages. 10 40 a m - Morning Worship. 640 p m. Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7:30 p.m Prayer and Bible Study Shan ng Your Faith "You Are Wel­ coming" Church Phone. 948­ 2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Wrwther Church of the hbeidHide .4ag/rcaN ( ommunuui “ 315 W Censer St (corner of S Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Services • 8 a m and 10 am □mstian Education10 a n. Nursery Available at 10 am QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Wot Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sundav School 10 am . Worship 11 am. PO Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATWOUC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings, Ml 49058 St Manhias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican nte Morning prayer Sundays 11 00 a m 1928 Book of Common Prayer Ques­ tions call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn, Hastings Pas lor Dan Cumc. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Minittnes 9 30 am Sunday School for all ages. 10 45 a m . Monung Worship Service. 6.00 p.m. Evening Service. 7.00 pm Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p m . Awana. Sr and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Cail Church Office. 9484004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men CHI RCH OF THE NAZARENE GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children** mims,'v. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership tram- 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. *48-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sunday Morning Worship Ham. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Btbte Study 7 p m If micresicd in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noahs Ark PreSchool Thursday. March 2 9 10 a m. Women* Bible Study. b 45 p.m.. Praise Team Sunday. March 5 - 9 00 am. Traditional Worship Service. 9 20 a m . Chil­ dren Y Worship. 10 00 a m . Coffee Hour • In the Dining Room. 10 10 a m Sunday School for all age* beginning wrh Assembly in Sharpe Hall. I *. 20 a m . Contem­ porary Worship Service. 11 50 a m . Children * Worship The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH\M 1220 The 11 20 Service is broadcast over Channel 10 throughout tot week Nursery is provided during both services 440 p.m. Confirmation Class Dining Rnom Monday, March 6 9 00 Staff meets for praver and planning. 7 00 pm. community Registration for Noah's Ark PreSchool Sharpe Hall Tuesdav. March 7 - 6 15 a m. Men s Bible Study at YMCA Office. 9 30 a m Lydia Circle - Church Lounge. 7 15 p m . Mary Eileen Circle Church Lounge Wednesday. March 8 - A*i> Wednesday - Lent Begins 6 00 p ir.. Church Night Supper, 6 45 pm. Kery gnu Bible Study. Lounge. 6 45 pm. “Let** Go to the Movies." Dining Room. 7 00 p m. Chancel Chow re­ hearsal “t WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Her. Hen.ng Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10:30 am. Wednesday 6 00 p.m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High HASTINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pa* tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship 1100 am. Evening Service at b 00 pm. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00pm Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr BufTord W Coe. Pastor Lisa Steven*. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kicykes. Di­ rector of Music, Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 a m 9 30 am - Sunday School - every Sunday, classes are available for everyone Classes for children and youth are based on grade level Three classes. Good­ will. Genests and In Hi* Steps - arc taught for adults 10 30 a m - Cof­ fee Fellowship Radio Broadcast ' 140 a_m • Worship Services childcare available for infants and toddler* thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade March 8 - Ash Wednesday - We will be serving a light Lenten Din­ ner (free-will offering) 6 pm. Fel­ lowship Hall Worship Service will follow at 7 pm in Sanctuary tawship. Sunday 5 00 to 7 00 p m at the church (grades 6-12th) Wednesday 6 00440 p m War­ riors (grades K-$th). serving evening meal* to Warriors. 6 00 p.m . Youth Fellowship 6:45 p m to 8:30 pm. (grades 6- 12th) Thursday 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meet­ ing (Child care provided) 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 am Sunday School Hour, 11 00 am Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 pm evening Service; Wednesday ’00pm Services for Adults. Teens and Children H ASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. Corner of Jefferson and Green (Democratic Hall). Hastings. Dr Eugene E Curtis. Pastor 616-948­ 8213 Sunday Worship. 10 30 a.m . Sunday Evening. 640 p.m . Tuesday evening 6 30 pm (Cail for location) A warm welcome to everyone This information on worship sen ices is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings j FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF H ASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Braidway Haatmgs BOSLEY PHARMACY ■'Preacnpnona" - 118 S Jefferson - 945-3439 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hasting*. Michigan X HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. ’’O Cook Rd Haaimp Michigan AREA OBITUARIES grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews Mass of Christian Burial was offered Saturday, February 26. 2000 at Holy 7 ^~Lauwntt^{^ReT^nenfteld | NASHVILLE - Mr. Lawrence H. "Red" Greenfield, age 78, of Nashville, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at the East Pasco Medical Center in Zephyrhills, Florida. He was bom on March 21, 1921 in Baltimore Township, Barry County, the son of LaFloy & Inder (Nettles) Greenfield. Mr. Greenfield was raised in Barry County and attended Carlton Center, Quimby and McOmber schools, graduating in 1938 from Hastings High School. He went on to attend Michigan State University. He served in the United States Navy from 1944 until 1946 on the Destroyer Escon U.S.S. Keith and at discharge held the rank of EM 3 C. Mr. Greenfield married Eleanor M. Gardner and she preceded him in death on April I, 1996. He married Carolyn S. (Lane) Case and she survives. He was a Master Electrician during his working life. He owned and operated "Greenfield Electric" in Hastings for many years and then owned and operated the "General Electric Appliance Store" on Main Street in Hastings for several years. Mr. Greenfield was a member of First Baptist Church in Hastings, worked in numerous church groups including: the Boy’s Clubs, Senior High Youth, Lincoln Lake Baptist Youth Camp Ministry, served as Deacon of the church; at the time of his death was attending Nashville Baptist Church and Victory Baptist Church in Zephyrhills, Florida. He was associated with the "Gidqpas" for many years, long time memberCocal #445 International Association bf Electrical Workers, Pennock Hospital Volunteer, a Reading Mentor for adutk and children, avid outdoorsmgn enjoying hunting, fishing and his befovedfChartic". Mr. Greenfield was also preceded in death by his parents. He is also survived by two daughters, Mueril (Bill) Tuggle of Spring Lake, and Diana (Roger) Gibson of Dowling; son, Larry (Barbara) Greenfield of Ionia; three step-sons, Tim (Tammy) Case of Battle Credt. Mark (Deanna) Case of Greenville, and Daniel (Tami) Case of Hastings; step­ daughter, Becky (Rob) Roush of Zeeland; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; brother. Maurice (Pat) Greenfield of Hastings; and many nieces and nepheWs. Funeral Services for Mr. Greenfield were held on Monday, February 28, 2000 at Nashville Baptist Church. Pastor Lester DeGrxxx officiated. Burial was in Barryville Cemetery. Castleton Township in Barry County with Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Baptist Church or American Lung Association. DELTON - Mrs. Phyllis E. Barker, age 66, of Walters Road, Delton, passed away Friday, February 11, 2000 in Florida. She was bom in Milford, Michigan and was a homemaker. Phyllis enjoyed going to garage sales with her husband and driving the country roads looking for wildlife. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Barker, Sr.; three sisters; four brothers; six step-children; and many friends from the Delton area. Private Services were held for the family. There will be a Memorial Service held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 600 U.S. 301 Boulevard, West, Bradenton. Florida 34205. | ^amesEjCnimbacl^n CALEDONIA - Mr. James E. Crumback, Sr., age 87, of Caledonia, passed away Monday, February 28.2000. He was employed by General Motors for over 36 years. Mr. Cramback wM preceded fan death by his wife, He is survived by his children, James Jr. & Gcnny Crumbeck of Battle Creek, Dale Crumback of Caledonia, David Crumback of Wayland; nine grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; his sister, Blanche Snyder of Caledonia; his sisters-in-law, Rosemary Crumback of Cascade, Myrtle Bauman of Dorr, Lillian Holmes of Holland, Luella Van Dine of Florida; and many nieces & nephews. Members of the family will receive relatives and friends at the Caledonia Funeral Home 616 East Main Street on Thursday, March 2, 2000 from 2:00 - 4:00 & 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. A Memorial Service for Mr. Crumback will be held on Friday, March 3, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at Gaines United Brethren Church, 1612 92nd Street with Pastor Mark Beers officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be given to the Gaines United Brethren Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by the Caledonia Funeral Home. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Gerald L Lawrence LARGO, FLORIDA Mr Gerald L. Lawrence, age 84. of Largo, Florida, and formerly of Hastings, passed away Thursday, February 24. 2000 at his home. He was bom in Barry County and moved to Florida 30 years ago from Hastings. Mr. Lawrence was the owner of Lawrence LP Gas Service in Hastings. His church memberships included: First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, life member of Masonic Lodge, East Lake Country Club, and Hastings Country Club. Mr. Lawrence was a veteran of World War II serving from 1943 to 1945 in the Air Force. He is survived by his wife. Lucille of 61 years; son. Jonathan (Julie) of Nashville; two daughters, Marilyn (Terry) Gale of Largo, Florida, and Beverly (Daniel) Brown of Plainwell; 10 grandchildren. Amy (John) Harper of Largo. Florida. Mary (Harold) Bellack of Clearwater, Florida. Troy (Debbie) Gale of Cape Coral. Florida, Joshua Brown of Plainwell. Hannah Brown of Plainwell, Jacob Brown of Plainwell, Jon Lawrence, Matt Lawrence. Katie and Anna Lawrence; and four great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Moss Feaster Funeral Home in Clearwater, Florida. FREEPORT - Mr. Orelo C. Kohl, age 85. of Freeport, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at the home of his daughter in St. Augustinge Florida. He was bom on May 13, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Orelo & Florence (Hill) Kohl. Mr. Kohl married Esther R. Whitney on May 25, 1938 and she preceded him in death on January 5. 2000 He was employed as a toolmaker for the Electro-Motive Company for many years retiring from there. Mr. Kohl had lived at his Eckert Road home near Freeport since 1974. He was a member of Westchester Community Church in Westchester, Illinois, member of the Masons and the Amature Radio Club. Mr. Kohl was also preceded in death by his parents; and grandson, David Dibble in 1994. He is survived by daughter. Marie (Mike) Dibble of St. Augustine, Florida; granddaughter. Dr. Lyncttc (Hugh) Phillips of Madison, Wisconsin; two sisters-inlaw, Mary Deming of Whitehall, and June Whitney of Whitehall; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Kohl will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2000 at 1:00 P.M. at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Robert Carpenter officiating. Burial will be at Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Disease Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. ; FREEPORT - Mrs. Dorothy J. Groncwold. age 77. of Freeport, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. She was bom on January 13. 1923 in Bowne Township, Kent County, the daughter of Roy & Beatrice (Clum) Blough. Mrs. Gronewold was raised in the Freeport area and attended the Logan and Freeport schools. She married Albert A. Gronewold on October 23, 1938 and he preceded her in death on April 5, 1978. Mrs. Gronewold lived all her married life in the Freeport area. She was a homemaker. She attended the United Brethren Church, member of the American Legion Auxiliary, member of Women Relief Corps, member and past officer of the Freeport Order of Eastern Star, 50 year volunteer at the Veteran's Facility in Battle Creek. Mrs. Gronewold was also preceded in * death by her parents; brother, Russell Blough; and by two grandchildren. She is survived by six daughters, Marlene (Harold) Main of Hastings. Marie Sutliff of Hastings. Brenda Williams of Tucson, Arizona, Helen Venhuizen of St Helen, Mildred (Steve) Venhuizen of Hastings, and Marcella Barry of Hastings; son, Dennis (Lois) Gronewold of Farmersville, Louisiana; 23 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; two brothers, Roy (Pat) Blough, Jr., of Hastings, and Robert Blough of Hastings; three sisters, Mary (Everett) Gallup of Florida. Betty (Ben) While of Florida, and Vivian (Bill) Potter of Middleville; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Gronewold were held on Saturday, February 26, 2000 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Robert Carpenter officiated. Burial was at Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dorothy J. Gronewold Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Martha Schmidt HASTINGS - Mrs. Martha Schmidt, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom on August 12, 1920 in Germany, the daughter of Ludwig & Ernestine (Kisser) Drager. Mrs. Schmidt was raised in Germany and attended schools there. She married Wakimar Scida in 1941 and he preceded her in deatn in 1941. She married Walter Schmidt on July 8, 1950 in Germany, and he preceded her in death on August 5. 1994. Mrs. Schmidt came ’o the United Stales and Woodland iii 1957 and moved to Hastings in 1987. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Woodland, and enjoyed sewing and gardening. Mrs. Schmidt was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers and sisters. She is survived by three sons, Erich (Mary) Seida of Perrinton. Ernst Schmidt of Germany, and Einhard Schmidt of Kenosha, Wisconsin; three daughters, Hildegard Schmidt of Lansing, Ingrid (David) Spencer of Otsego, and Helene (James) Partridge of Hastings; 11 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; sisters. Rose, Blondinc and Romida all of Winnipeg, Canada. Funeral Services for Mrs. Schmidt were held on Wednesday, March 1, 2000 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Alan Sellman officiated. Burial was at Hastings' Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Wrea Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Haxbngt Banner - Thursday. March 2. 2000 - Page 7 Social News Lambkas to mark golden anniversary Scotts to celebrate 60th anniversary Jack and Beverly Lambka will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary March 4. 2000. The Lambkas have twin daughters Linda (Jim) Wright and Brenda (Brad) Sanders. They also have 6 grandchildren The family celebrated by going on a cruise and also will have a family dinner. Should you wish to mail congratulations, their ad­ dress is: 512 W Clinton. Hastings. Ml 49058 Mearle and Barbara (Will) Scott of Dowling will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on March 1st. The couple was married in Hastings, at the home of her par­ ents. on March 1. 1940. They plan a quiet celebration with family. Rahn named advisor for incubator study Northeastern celebrates Black History Month Once again fourth-graders in Tim Newsted's class at Northeastern Elementaiy donned costumes and for a short while became famous black Americans. In celebration of Black History Month, the students portrayed well-known AfricanAmericans at an assembly last Wednesday. They memorized information about the characters they portrayed r.nd presented it in front of the student body. Those giving presentations included Maryann Uptgraft. Michael Peterson, Tiffany Jarman. Tony Brooks. Libby Lydy, David Krebs, Molly Koutz, Kyle Ellsworth, Kelly Frame. Kristi Mays. Sarah Hurley. Daniel Cherry. Chelsea Siska, Matt Gardner, Katie Fletcher, Bren Hammond. Amanda McKelvey. Nathan Maurer, Hayley Tuinstra, and Ryan Cain. LEGAL NOTICES Stefa of Michigan Probate Court Barry County PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING Fite NO. 99-22678-NC In tha matter of Ronald Victor Cron. NOTICE: A hearing wfl be held on March 22. 2000 al 915 a.m. In the probate courtroom. Hastinga, Michigan, before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition of change of name of Ronald Victor Cron to Ron Cron. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent Dated: 2-23-2000 Ronald Victor Cron 7897 Herman Drive Delton, Ml 49048-9301 616423-4433 (3/2) The National Business Incubation Asso­ ciation (NBIA) has invited Joe Rahn, exec­ utive director of the Hastings Industrial ‘incubator, to serve as an expert on an advi­ NoBoe of Mortgage Foredoom Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. sory panel. The advisory group will assist the associ­ ation in a comprehensive study of the obsUcles to successful rural business incubation “Given the limited research, we do not have a clear picture of the challenges and obstacles faced by business incubators in rural settings.'* Adkins said “Mr Rahn, as manager of an outstanding rural business incubator, will bring considerable expertise to this project All advisors were hand picked because they have developed skills in meeting the needs of rural entrepre­ neurs.’* Rahn said he felt the project would yield positive results. “I’ve worked with NBIA on a similar national project in the past and I'm pleased to have the opportunity to focus on rural projects that wiil provide valuable informa­ Joe Rahn tion for our own rural incubation program '* Funded by the Tennessee Valley Authori­ ty (TVAk the study will access the obsta­ cles facing rurally located business incuba­ tors within a 14-state region of the south­ eastern United States The TVA, a utility that serves a seven-state region in and sur­ rounding the Tennessee Valley, has support­ ed projects designed to encourage entrcpeneurship and business development, including 19 rurally located business incu­ bators. For this research project, the authority's Rural Studies Program will provide SI8,540 in grants to NBIA, which will work in collaboration with Ohio Universi­ ty’s George V Voinovich Center for Leader­ ship and Public Affairs. Business incubation is a process of nur­ turing new companies during their vulnera­ ble start-up pen ids. working with them for two or three years until they are ready to graduate from the program as successful, independent enterprises Incubation pro­ grams offer entrepreneurs hands-on man­ agement assistance, access to financing, orchestrated business and technical sup­ port. access to shared office services and in numerous locations, they can face spe­ cial obstacles that reduce the return on investment. Adkins said. For example, an entrepreneurial invento­ ry conducted by the Southern Growth Poli­ cies Board (SGPB) for the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), found that rural incubators are small and generally undercapitalized. Other obstacles might include operating in an environment that lacks a business development infrastruc­ ture. the small size of an incubator's home community, limited resources and less Kyle Ellsworth portrayed football player Barry Sanders. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the condMone da mortgage made by Loren W. Chapman and Patricia A. Chapman husband and *.4e (original mortgagors) to First Chicago NBD Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 12. 19M. and recorded on Juno 23. 1998 in Docu­ ment 01013930. Barry County Records. Michi­ gan, and was assigned by said mortgagor) to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc . Assignee by an assignment dated June 1 1999. which was recorded on October 26.1999. m Doc­ ument #1037213, Berry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of MNETY-NiNE THOU SAND SIXTY-SIX AND 33/100 dottars (S99.066.33). including interest at 7.400% per an­ num. Under the power of sate contained n sad mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB be foredoeed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, Ml, at 1 DO pjn . on April 13. 2000 Said premises are stuated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are The South 500 feet of the West 500 feet of the East 800 test of the following described parcel. That part of the Northeast 1/4. Section 22. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, lying North of the high­ way, except 3 chains and 30 links East and West ol! tie West side thereof. Also except that part of the above deecribed parcel lying North and East of the folowing deecribed line, beginning at a point on the East line of said Section 22. which lies North 00 degrees 02 minutes 26 seconds East 1.325 feet from the East 1/4 post of said section 22. thence North 69 degrees 23 minutes 48 seconds Weal 1158 leal North 00 degrees 02 minutes 28 seconds East to the Shore of Crooked Lake and the point of ending The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate. Dated: March 2. 2000 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1304 Trott A Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie #200011544 Falcons (3/30) access to professional development oppor­ tunities for the incubator’s managers and staff. “1 believe that this project will result in tremendous improvements in rural business incubation programs across the country and in an increased return on investment." Adkins said. “This project will help us learn what tips the scale in favor of suc­ cess." Adkins said that study results would have wide applicability for entrepreneurial sup­ port programs throughout the rural United States The project will be concluded by Sept 30. Katie Fletcher was Harriet Tubman. equipment, and flexible space to accommodate young, growing companies. Local and federal governments have invested public dollars in business incuba­ tion as a means of creating jobs and diver­ sifying economics While rural business incubation programs have been successful NOTICE HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! 1-800-237-2379 MS-2400 I ■ *244232 The board will meet at the Township Hall, 885 River Road. Monday, March 13, 2000, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, March 14, 2000. from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ratio Mult Agricultural 37.25 1.3423 Commercial 42.88 1.1660 Industrial 50.00 1.0000 45.15 Residential 1.1074 Individuals with disabilities requiring aux­ iliary aids or services should contact the supervisor 7 days prior to the meeting: Call Richard Thomas 616-948-9690. Richard C. Thomas, Supervisor Hastings Charter Township PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW The Board of Review (BOR) will meet at 900 a.m. on March 7.2000 at the Prairieville Township Hal. 10115 South Norris Road, Delton, Ml 49046 to review the Assessment Roll. The BOR will meet with the public on March 13, 9 00 a m. -12.00 p.m. (noon, and 1 30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. and March 16th 9:00 a.m. - 1200 p.m. and 600 p.m. - 9.00 pm. March 28. 100 p.m. - 400 p.m. and 600 p.m. - C OO p.m. and any additional days if nec­ essary to near appeals Written letters of appeal are expected no later than March 25. 2000 For appointment call (616) 623-2664. Tentative equalization ratios and multipliers by classification for 2000 are as follows Multiplier Class Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Developmental 40.74 50.00 50 00 46 48 N/C 1.2273 1.0000 1.0000 1 0757 The BOR will hear protest of assessed value, taxable value, property classification, poverty exemptions or percentage of qualified agricultural property exemption assigned by the Assessor Prainevtfle Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids tor services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed material being con­ sidered at the heanng to individuals with disabilities at BOR upon three (3) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk by writing to the address above or calling (616) 623-2664. Lloyd S Goyings. Supervisor Praineville Township �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner ■ Thursday. March 2. 2C30 LEGAL NOTICES SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the condition of a mortgage made by GERALD E WOUDA aka GERALD WOUDA a single man Mortgagor to MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK a National Banking Association. Mortgagee dated DECEMBER 2 1995 and recorded on JANU ARY 9. 1996 n Lfcer 649. on page(2) 22 35. BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED ONE ANO 24/100 DOLLARS ($13.40124). mdudmr; interest at 10.5% per an­ num Under the power of sale contained in said mortga je and the statute st such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wxl be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1 00 p.m o'clock, on March 30. 2000 Said premises are situated m Township of Yan­ kee Springs. BARRY County. Michige'' and are described as: The N 1/2 of Lot 14 of Parker s Sandy Beach Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof m Uber 4 of Plats, page 56. and tliat part of the West 25 ft of the South 1371.15 ft of E Parker Dr as vacated in Barry County Circuit Court *85 119CH. as hes immediately adp cent to. and as an easterly extension of. the N 1,2 of said Lot 14. as platted m the recorded ptat of Parker 's Sandy Beech Plat Section 30. T3N. R10W Tax I D No 165 019-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such safe Dated February 9 2000 Mortgagee MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK a National Bank ng Association 27777 Inkster Road (10-09) Farmington Hitts. Mi 48333 9065 RASUL M RAHEEM (P37122) Attorney tor Michigan National Bank P.O Box 9085 (10-09) Farmington MBs. Ml 48333 9065 (3/16) Notice of Mortgage Forertoeure Sale TH» RRM « A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Billie M. Hayes a single woman (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 19. 1998. and recorded on May 21. 1998 xi Uber 1012285. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there rs claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE AND 98.100 dottars (156.759 98) xtciuding interest at 11 000% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 6/1 ol each year Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w» be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast mgs. Mi al 1XX) pjn.. on March 1* 2000 Said premies are situated m TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS Barry County. Michigan, and are de scribed as The West 1/2 of Lots 21 and 22 of Sundago Park according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats. Page 71. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated February 3. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-583-1300 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Su«e 100 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 Fie *200010558 Hawks (3/2) Synopsis BARRY TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting February 1. 2000 Regular meeting opened at 7 30 p.m All Beard members present, and several guests Minutes of Jen 4. 2000 stand approved with (1) correction Treasurer report for Period 10 presented to each member ano ofa.ed on We Hired Mattheew Sh-»oerd for part-time patrol­ man Amended Ordinance *44 Gypsy Moth informational program scheduled for 4-10-00 at 7:00 p.m. at Barry Twp. Hall Accepted Tax Disbursement *3 for 1342.035 68 Authorized February b«s for $24,103 69. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Respectfully. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Richard Barnum. Supervisor (3/2) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following CASE NO. V-7-2000 - Mike and Sharon Za­ lewski (applicants). LOCATION: At 1103 Brooks Drive on the Wsst side off Chaffton Drive m Section 19 of Castlel jn Township. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a detached accessory building higher than allowed 24 ft high (the maximum is 16 ft. to peak) in the RL-2 zoning district CASE NO. V-8-2000 - Robert Duthler (appli­ cant; Harvey Duthler (property owner). LOCATION: At 4159 England drive off of Marsh Road in Section 5 of Orangevale Town­ ship PURPOSE; Requestmg a variance to erect a 60x100 ft detached accessory building (6.000 sq. ft.) larger than allowed (the maximum is 1.024 sq ft.) and higher than allowed 18 ft 6 in. (the maximum is 16 ft to peak) in the RL-1 zoning dis­ trict CASE NO. V-9-2000 • DereM and VMerle Purdum (applicants). LOCATION: At 10814 Wildwood P.uad on the West side between Adroume Lane and Fawn Lake Road m Section 9 of Orangeville Townshp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 13x14 ft. addition to an existing house that is too dose to the s Je property lines 9 25 ft. (the mini­ mum a 10 ft.) in the RL-1 zoning district. MEETING DATE: March 14. 2000 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room m the Courts and Law Buttdng at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan Site inspection of the above described property(ies) wil' be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons dewing to present their views upon an i^peal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written re­ sponse may be mailed to the address listed be­ low or taxed to 616 948-4820 The variance appitcationM «'wa available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49088 during the hours of 8 a m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 pzn.). Monday thru Friday. 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Please help me think this through. - Crazy Clara in St. Catherine’s, Ontario. Dear Clara: It is perfectly natural to have such feelings when a former spouse remar­ ries, especially if you are still single. Give yourself a little more time, and if you don’t feel better in a month or so, please get some counseling. © Mutual Insurance Company ' A Michigan Company CALL TODAY - TOLL FREE -The S«.ld Fa:,hhiLFhendiy Insurance S.nceii:0 1-800-648-6329 For A Rate Quotation Without Obligation Cali During Office Hours 8.00 a m -4.30 pm felon - Frt Leave tip, too Dear Ann Landers: This is not an earth­ shattering problem, but I really need an out­ side opinion. When I asked my wife to help me decide if I am being too critical, she said, “Write to Ann Landers.” So, that’s what I am doing. While on a vacation in Arizona, 10 of us went out to dinner. I decided to pick up the check. The question is this: Should I have also left the tip, or should the other nine have offered to do it? I believe they should have chipped in for a tip. What is your opinion? - George in New Jersey. Dear George: When you graciously pick up the check, you become the self-ap­ pointed host. This means YOU leave the gratuity. If, however, someone in the group insists on leaving the tip, don't argue. Gem of the Day (Credit Les Brown): No one gets out of the game of life alive. You either die in the bleachers, or on the field. So, you might as well come out on the field, and go for it. Tacky gift Dear Ann Landers: My daughter re­ ceived a wedding gift from a relative who had obviously been using it for a while. It was a crystal bowl, and there was some dried food stuck to the sides. TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ ;. .Unearned guilt MORTGAGE SALE Default has feed* in the condition* ofertiortgage made by’Michael 0. Barter (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank, Mortgagee, dated* November 20. 1996. and recorded on November 25. 1998 in Document 1021444. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by mi assignment dated July 9. 1999. which we* recorded on August 2. 1999. in Document 1033305. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND ONE HUN­ DRED THIRTY-SIX AND 64/100 dollars ($62,136.84), ndudmg merest at 7.500% per an­ num. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings, Ml at 1:00 p.m., on March 16,2000. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF WOODLAND, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Comnwnang al th. Southwaal comar at Saclain 15. Town 4 North, Range 7 Waal; thanco Eaat 40 rode, mance North 33 rode. 135 taat In th* mida* ol SUB* Slraat tar th* Placa ol Baglnnrtg. thence North 84 teat lo the Place ol Begin rang: twice North 110 tael: thence Eaat 198 tael: thane* South 110 toot, thence Weal 198 Wat to the Place ol Bogamaig Being a part ol Bkx* 7 ol the Vllage ol Woodland, according to the recorded pW thereat in LOer 1 at Plata, on Page 31. and part al Bkx* 5 ol Parrott* Addatan to me VBaga ol Woodland, accordtag to the racorded pad tharaol in Uber 1 ol Plata, on Page 38. Ex cept a parcel ol land, deecribed aa: Commencing at Bia Southwest comer ol Section 15. Town 4 North. Range 7 West, thence Eaat 4C rod*: thence Norm 33 rod* 13 5 tael m the makM ol Slate Street tar ma Place ol Begmrtng. thence Norm 84 taer to me place ol Beginning, thence Norm 8 tee. thence Earn 198 tael: thence South 8 teat, mane* Weal 198 feat ta th* Place ol Be gnnaig Being a part ol Block 7 al th* Village d Woodland accordrig to the recorded pint thereol in Uber 1 ol Plats on Page 31. and part al Bkx* 5 ol Perrons Addlhon » me Vnage ol Woodland, according to me recorded plat thereof m Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 31. The redemption period shall be 8 month(s) from me dale ol auch sale, unless deiermawl abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 800.3341a. In which case me redemption penod Shan be 30 days from the data of such sale Dated February 3, 3000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 348-593-1306 Tran I Tran. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48035 File *300010357 Mustangs (3/3) Mi wltn th. thousand* ol IMchlgan poUcynoWar* who h*v» already caltad and aavad! Au K taka. "a 10 mtnutea or waa to Warn how you can aaval American Fellowship I tried to give this woman the benefit of the doubt, thinking maybe the store had sold her some i*sed merchandise. I called her and asked where the gift had been pur­ chased. so it could be returned. She said she couldn't remember the name of the store, but to go ahead and wash the bowl, and it would be good as new. I am deeply offended by such tackiness, and so is my daughter. When this relative had a wedding last year. 1 sent a lovely gift that could easily be returned. I feel as if she has slapped me in the face. Is there any way I can tactfully tell this person how I feel, or should I stop speaking to her altogether? - Deeply Hurt in Ten­ nessee. Dear Tennessee: I sec no reason for you to do either. Why lower yourself to her level? Just make a mental note that the woman is cheap, and let it go at that. I’m sure that whenever she secs you. she will wonder if she got away with it. Her guilt and uncertainty will be punishment enough. Dear Ann Landen: I am the divorced mother of a 6-year-old son. My ex-husband, “Jerry,” and I have been apart for nearly four yean,. The divorce was my idea. He tried to change my mind, but I was stub­ born. and refused to consider counseling. Until now, I never doubted my decision. Last night, a mutual friend phoned to tell me Jerry got married over the weekend. The news hit met like a ton of bricks. I was over­ whelmed with feelings of jealousy. All of a sudden. I began recalling our honeymoon, the great times we had during our courting days, how sweet he was on our anniversary, and so on. It seems like I have blocked from my memory how Jerry spent money reck­ lessly. drank too much, and ran around on Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Maatlng February 10, 2000 - 7:00 p.m. AH members present. Commissioner Bailey, Deputy DeMaagd, four guests Minutes approved. Treasurer s report received Approved expending up to $4000 for centerline paint; $75,280 for road repairs Paid outstanding brils Adjourned at 8:10. Bonnie L Cruttenden Attested to by Richard C Thomas. Supervisor (3'2) Dear Abb Landers: “Rebecca in Missis­ sippi” wrote that her husband continues to give money to his grown daughter. “Linda ” The girl calls every month crying about some financial emergency or another, and her father sends a check immediately. You told Rebecca the problem isn’t financial. itY EMOTIONAL, and that ith her hus­ band's problem, not hers. Ann, you are wrong. The problem is also financial, which means it is Rebecca's problem as well. She’s his wife, remember? Both Rebecca and her husband should make sure they have a will that his leech of a daughter cannot contest. Rebecca should also have an income separate from her hus­ band's, so her money will not be going to support the lazy bum. All their property should be held jointly, in both her name and her husband’s. Otherwise, when Daddy dies, Linda could take everything. Too many divorced parents overindulge their children because they feel guilty about not staying in the marriage. This is what I call “unearned guilt." I almost married the sweetest man on earth, but he had a 22year-old son who lived at home, slept all day, and partied all night. Dad picked up the tab for food, clothes, cars, and everything else. The kid didn't even do his own laun­ dry. Had I been his stepmother, I would have been in a terrible spot. That sweet man died a few years ago, and his irresponsible son had to go to work or be on welfare. I don’t know which he chose, and I’m glad it\ not my problem. - G.T. in Oklahoma. Dear Oklahoma: Your letter should be a case study for parents who have a tendency to be overly generous to their children. Sometimes, too much generosity can be cnppling. Money can be a curse as well as a blessing. Warren Buffett, one of the richest men in America, and his wife, Susan, raised their children to be independent and self-sup­ porting. None of them arc sitting around waiting for an inheritance They are all achieving something on their own. and are the better for it. Adopt ‘Grandma’ Dear Ann Landers: You recently printed a letter from “Trapped in D.C.," whose con­ trolling mother-in-law would come into her home uninvited (she had a key), go through her mail, rearrange her cupboards and un­ derwear drawer, and so on. When she fi­ nally got up the nerve to ask her mother-in­ law to stop. “Grandma" retaliated by spoil­ ing the grandchildren rotten, doing their homework, and giving them money. Later, she bought them all cars. Please, Ann. tell “Trapped in D.C." to send her mother-in-law to me in California so I can adopt her. I would love to have someone come into my house anu straighten out my drawers, clean my refrig­ erator. sort my mail, and give a little extra money to my children. Just sign me - Will­ ing to Trade Places in L.A. Dear Willing to Trade: Not so fast. You might love it for a week or two. but once the drawers got straightened and the refrigera­ tor cleaned, you would wish that your “adopted" mother-in-law were not so inti­ mately involved in your life. Take my word for it. Whiskey joke Dear Ann Landers: You sometimes print a joke to lighten up a column. Here’s one that made me laugh: A man walks into a bar and says to the bartender, “Give me three double shots of whiskey - and FAST." The bartender says, “OK. but what’s the hurry?” The man replies, “You’d be in a hurry too. if you had what I have." The bartender gasped, “Oh. my Lord what do you have?" The man replied, “Fifty cents." ••••• Zj alcohol ruining your lije or the life ofa loved one? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize It. How to Deal With It. How to Conquer It ” can turn, thing* around. Send a self-ad­ dressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators. com. Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. ^Licenses J ayden Michael Norris, Delton and Jessi­ ca Ann Munger, Delton. Jason Maxwell Ogg. Delton and Rebecca Lynn Bcardslcc, Delton. Terry Lee Morrison, Hastings and Tonya Annita DcLorenzo. Hastings. Marvin James Rajt, Hastings and Diane Lynn Bissell, Portland. Clifford G. Bush, Wyoming and Shana Rae Murphy, Hastings. Chad Edward White, Hastings and Kelli Jac Tcbo, Hastings. Donnie Eugene Rodgers, Middleville and Kathy Ann Frazer, Middleville. James Pitt Campbell, Middleville and Penny Marie Lee, Middleville. David Lee Wratc, Delton and Julie Ann Sauceda, Delton. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Th* Boted of Revtow wil meet on Mwch 7, 2000, in th* office of th* Supwvteor at Ruttend Charter Township Hail, 2461 Heath Road, Hasting*, Michigan, to organize and review th* Assessment Rott. NOTICE OF PUBU C MEETING to hear Aaaeaament APPEALS w« be heid at the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Mcfugan, on: MARCH 13, 2000 9^X1 AM to Noon 10O PM to 4.-00 PM MARCH 14, 2000 9M AM to Noon 1:00 PM to 4.-00 PM Also, any other day* deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Rott. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS & FACTORS FOR 1998 CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIER Agncjftur* 39.61% 1.2623 Commerciel 38.35% 1.3038 Industrial 50.00% 1.0000 Residential 4626% 1.0808 Developmental -0-0Per*onai -0-0The above ratios and muftiphers do not maan that every parcel wiB receive the same. If you have purchased property it wffi be assessed at 50% of market value. If you have improved your property such as additions, new buildings, drtvewey*, etc., this witt also reflect in the value of your property. Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roil, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review wiM correct the assessment of such property as witt, in their judgement, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. Robert M. Edward* । Supervisor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSMP 2481 HeethRoed Hastings, Ml 49058-9728 (818) 948-2194 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 2. 2000 - Page 9 From TIM€ to TIM€„ by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Assyria Township Schools and more families By Joyce F. Weinbrecht We talked about Checkered School last week and now would like to add to the Checkered School History Eleanor Miller Frey, a graduate of Belle­ vue High School and Barry County Normal as well as Battle Creek College, Valparaiso University and received a degree from Western Michigan University, taught at sev­ eral area schools, including Culver, King, Checkered. Briggs and Striker. When she was teaching at the Checkered School, District 8 Fr. on Nov. 4, 1942. the school burned to the ground. There was no water at the school. There was no way to control the fire. The people of the neigh­ borhood managed to save the desks, books and loose furniture. A new school was built around the old stove and was finished on March 8, 1943. and the school was reopened. During the time when the school was closed from November of 1942, until the new school could be opened (he Eagle School was used for classes. It operated until 1963. when it was annexed to the Bellevue system. The Eagle School District No. 3, Assyna Township, was located on Section No. 19. The State Archive list it as being in service as early as 1858. Since the western area of Assyria Township didn’t develop as quickly as the rest of the township, it seems reason­ able that this school was started about then Early directors of the school were Leonard McKenzie. T.J. Decker, Franklin Walker. William Cole, and Charles S. Clark among others. Allen C. Hyde served as a director for a time in the early 1900s The school was a wooden frame building setting on a stone foundation It had no bel­ fry, but a 1920 picture shows an uncovered bell sitting on the top of the building. An 1892 picture shows the frame school house with an outhouse in the background, as well as a rail fence behind it. The school was heated with a wood stove and water was carried to the school from nearby farms. The bucket and single water dipper were the order of the day. There were usually from 15 to 18 students attending the school ’ ' By 1941 the school was closed and annexed to the Hastings School system. It was empty and available for use when the Checkered School burned in 1942. Volney Hyde had 160 acres on Section No. 18 was early as 1844. He sold this land to Z. Hyde. He died and left the land to his widow who married James R. Norns. The land then was passed on to L A. Hyde and then to Allen Hyde. Volney Hyde served as a grand juror in the first jury of the township and was cho­ sen as an overseer of highways for Distnct No. 4. The Baker School. Distnct No. 2, Assyr­ ia Township was built in the fall of 1844 on Section No. 2 of the township The school was probably a frame building, as there was a sawmill nearby at a very early date We have very little information about this school. We do know that the Rev. A.W.* Rogers held church services in the school house. It was built by Charles G. Baker, who came to the township in 1842 and worked for Cieavcland Ellis while cleanng his own land on Sections No. 2 and No. 3. Lincoln School District No. 9 Fr.. in the 1930s. ping of acres and acres of forest. Augustus Ford was killed when he fell off from a load of wood in 1865. A tree killed Mr. Coats in 1877 and Henry Sackett was gored to death by a bull in 1878 and Mary Tasker, a demented person, hung herself. The home of Charles T. and Elizabeth Gould Jones. Daniel Talbot was also one of the builders of the school. The first teacher was O.B. Sheldon of Castleton Township and the second teacher was Jane Farnsworth The school is on the plat map of I860 and is still shown on the plat map of 1873, but is gone by the plat map of 1895. There was no record of it found in the Michigan State Archives, which probably indicates that the records were never turned into the state. Calvin Austin arrived in Assyna Town­ ship in 1844 and settled on land on Section No. 13. where he went to work to clear 80 acres of land. He was very active in the community life of the area, serving as a juror of the grand jury and holding other offices in the township. Austin School District No. 4 Fr. was located on Section 13, on the land cleared by Calvin Austin. It was a frame building with two pnvics at the back. There was no well and water was carried by the pailful from the Austin farm and served from a common dipper. The school building was heated by a wood stove, the wood furnished by the families of the district or purchased school. From the wood pile the older stu­ dents and the teacher carried the wood into the school The teacher and students were responsi­ ble for the daily cleaning chores at the school with an annual cleaning in the fall before school reopened. The teachers were boarded with families, with each o.ic taking their turn. Wages were very low and sometimes the board and room wasn't too great cither. The Austin School was annexed to the Bellevue School system in 1937. The first record of the Lincoln School District No. 9 FR, known to us, are from the State Archives of 1864-1865. but does not give a record of any students in attendance. A history' of the school tells us that the school was first located on Section No. 27, Assyria Township and was built in 1867 on a piece of ground surrounded by marsh land. In the spring the frogs could be heard singing in the swamps. The school was sometimes referred to as the "Frog Pond Academy." This school also burned down, a rather common fate for the frame school buildings of the time. A common practice was to oil the floors to keep the dust under control and to preserve the wooden floor. The conjec­ ture was that the furnace-like stove over­ heated and ignited the oiled lioor and the building burned as a result. But school was not doted by this loss, as James Ball loaned the school district his cottage on the north end of Loon Lake, on Section No. 28, and school continued. On Feb. 28, 1931, Henry and IdaCrapoff sold a parcel of land on Section No. 34 for the sum of $62.50 and a new school was built across the road from the first school and life went on. The site of the former school was deeded back to the original farm, which now belonged to John Olm­ stead. In 1948, the school was consolidated with the Bellevue School District, but the district wasn't closed until 1953. In the interim period, the Lincoln School students were bused to other outlying schools in the Belle­ vue Rural Agricultural School District until the new system could ibsorb the influx of suidous. ............. Charles Thomas Jones was bom Feb. 14, 1860 in Glocestcrshire, England, the son of Samuel and Caroline Phelps Jones. His father, Samuel, had moved to a home­ stead south of the Union-Joy Cemetery on the NW comer of Section No. 6. Assyria Township. When Charles was 10 years old, his father sent for him to come to Michigan. He and his uncle, Ruben W. Jones, came across the Atlantic Ocean on the “Samaria" It was a long rough voyage of 13 days on a very crowded ship. They came through a raging storm which lasted for three days. On Dec. 7, 1880, Charles married Eliza­ beth Gould of Bedford. They received a Seth Thomas mantel clock. When Charles was 93, he wound the clock for the last time, stating that the old clock would out run him and it did. He passed away in his sleep. The couple lived in Bedford for a time on the Gould farm. Here their son. Hugh Samuel Jones, and daughter. Ora Jones, were bom at this farm. The family lived in a two-story log cabin. Charles and Elizabeth Jones moved to a farm in Assyria Township on Section No. 9. Ora died at the age of 21 in 1903, and was buried in the new park of the Ellis Ceme­ tery, which had been purchased from her father's farm. The bam and house on this farm were both very small. They built the horse bam first and lived in it while they built a new house. In 1908. they built the big bam on this farm, which was located on what is now M-66, two miles north of Assyria Center. Charles and Hugh operated a feed mill, running it with gas engines and had a good clients! of customers. Charles was treasurer of the Ellis School, served on the Ellis School Board. The cou­ ple were active in the Assyria Grange No. 128. and worked in the cemetery circles, which were organized to raise money to support the township cemeteries before the townships took over operating them. The Jones family had a large impact on Assyria Township and the community Every township has a list of things which happen to the early settlers, which were sad, even tragic. Assyna had several such inci­ dents. We mentioned the rejected suitor of Betsey Blaisdel earlier James Evans of Pennfield Township. Calhoun County, was infatuated with Betsey, but she didn't return his affection and refused to marry him. On a visit to her father's home he cut his throat with Mr. Blaisdells razor. A suqzeon saved his life, but he never really recovered and died a few months later. This was in 1842 In 1845, Russel Hartom was accidentally killed dunng a bam raising. While dnving home from Battle Creek. Mathew Mul­ vaney was killed when his team ran away-. Mr. Fox was killed by a falling tree, a not uncommon accident in the time of chop­ Eagle School Distnct No 3. Assyria Township 1920 Sources: Hision of Allegan and Bam Counties. IMO; Bam County History. 1985; Cemeteries of Assyria Township. Boersma and Weinbrehct. Assyria Town­ ship Rural School" Barry County Histori­ cal Society. 1992. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT1NG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORM ATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Karen K. Silver, a single woman (original mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Cor­ poration. Mortgagee, dated August 18. 1999 and recorued on August 26. 1999 in Document No. 1034533. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was asstgned by said mortgagee to the Country­ wide Home Loans. Inc.. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated August 23.1999, which was recorded on October 7. 1999. in Document No 1036300. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date thereof the sum of EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND THREE HUN­ DRED TWENTY-NINE AND 18/100 dollars ($89,32918), inducing interest at 11.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in '•aid mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast ings. Ml at 1 00 p.m., on March 30. 2000. Said premises are sluated m TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, Barry County, Michigan, and are de senbed as Lot 18 of Pine Haven Estates, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 95. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated February 17.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593 1306 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 File 8200011144 Mustangs (3/16) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE 14651 Jenkins. Assyria Township, Michigan BAILEY LEGAL SERVICES. PLC is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph Miller, a single man. to Northpointe Bank. Mortgagee, dated July 26. 1999 and recorded on August 3. 1999 in Liber Document No 103366 on Page(s) 1-9. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Two Thousand Four Hundred Forty Four Dollars and 47/100 ($62,444 47). including interest at 10.450% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage ar.d the statue tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sard mort­ gage wdl be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Michi­ gan at 1 00 o'clock p.m., local time, on March 30. 2000 Said Premises are situated in the Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan and are de­ scribed as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the North 30 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28. Town 1 North Range 7 West, thence North a*or<-d Jenkins Road 495 feet therfce East 332 teet. thence South 495 feet, thence WMrt along Day Road 332 feet to the place of beginning PP» 08-001-028-004-10. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948 CL 600 3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated February 14. 2000 Northpointe Bank Mortgagee BAILEY LEGAL SERVICES. PLC By: Donald M Bailey Attorney for Mortgagee 6051 Bekbng Rd Rockford. Ml 49341 (616) 874-1600 (Phone) (616) 874-6401 (FAX) (3/23) NOTICE!! Thornapple Valley Community Credit Union is looking for a Qualified and experienced Teller to fill the position of Head Teller at their main office in Hastings. This is a full time position with benefits and is available immediately. Work a 38 hour week with no scheduled weekends! The position requires 2 or more years of Teller experience, cash handling, ability to supervise, graduation from high school, and computer experience. Must have the ability to present a positive attitude and image to the public. Accounting background a plus, college helpful, and prior credit union experience a pit’s. If you are qualified, please send ressme, INCLUDING WAGE REQUIREMENTS, to: TVCCU - IMQ 202 E. Woodlawn Ave. P.O. Box 289 Hastings, Michigan 49058-0289 Or Stop by onr office and fill out an application for employment! Z �Page 10 - The Hastings Bai n. - Thurway. Maich 2, < i me h lliink < I it Wrestlingtown finals to include top area wrestlers Letting go of a few sports odds and ends • Fortner Hastings High School wrestler Kevin Morgan continues to succeed on the mats. As a member of the Olivet College squad, Morgan finished second in the 184-pound weight class at the NCAA Division III wrestling regionals held last weekend near Cleveland. Morgan just missed making the national field. Olivet, like Morgan, finished second at the event with 110 points. Mount St. Joseph was first with 126. • We all knew that Michigan State. Purdue and Ohio Stale would contend for a Big 10 basketball championship this year, but maybe Indiana's Bobby Knight or Illinois’ Lon Krueger deserve some consideration for the league's Coach of the Year honors. • News that the Red Wings are interested in acquiring a defenseman for its playoff run is exciting, but it still does not compare to the fact that Joey Kocur's hockey career is iffy at best. Kocur has always been a fan favorite for many loyal Detroit fans and some of us even remember his days with Bob Probert as the team's ”Bruisc Brothers.” Kocur, for those who are unaware, had hernia surgery and has not been able to return to the ice as a result. • Sparky Anderson deciding to enter the MLB Hall of Fame as a Cincinnati Red and not a Detroit Tiger should come as no shock to any avid baseball follower. Sparky led the Tigers to the 1984 title, but his time as a Red included two World Series championships and a few more titles. In one sports editor’s opinion, there will never be a team as talented as the Reds squads that Sparky managed during the 1970s and there will never be a character like Sparky Anderson. • This may not make sense, but wouldn't it be interesting to sec a Detroit Lians' backfield of newly acquired James Stewart and draft prospect Ron "The Great” Jayne. Don't bet the rent mohey on that happening, though, as I hope Detroit will draft a superstar defensive back or something. • Having seen four of the teams ranked currently in Class B basketball — Wyoming Park, Mattawan. Coopersville and Gull Lake — I would have to say that Park is simply the best, although don’t count out Hastings, as the Saxons have the potential to work some post-season magic as they have done the last two seasons. Coach Don Schils is real encouraged after how his team played Tuesday night in its 69-44 road win against Hudsonville. • The MAC men’s basketball tournament began Wednesday and here's one prediction that says nobody will get closer than eight points to beating Kent State. Sure Bowling Green and Ball Stale have good chances, but the Golden Flashes are truly golden. • It's just loo bad that the MAC season has been such a disappointment for Central Michigan University and Western Michigan University. How bad has it been? This alum has only seen the WMU Broncos play once all season... and that was more than enough. And I'm sure that Chippewa coach Jay Smith will be real happy when Hastings' Tony Bowne finally gets on the Mt. Pleasant campus. • Speaking positively about MAC hoops, it sure was great to see the Cleveland Cavaliers sign former Eastern Michigan University guard Earl Boykins for the remainder of the NBA season. Boykins, at 5-5, has become a real fan favorite at Gund Arena and that is no surprise to those who have watched Boykins' talents on the court. • If the NCAA men's basketball field was announced today, who would be the four No. I seeds. Gripes could be made for No. I Stanford, No. 2 Cincinnati. No. 3 Arizona. No. 4 Duke or No. 6 Michigan State with No. 5 Ohio State or No. 9 Syracuse also deserving some looks. However it shapes up. the 2000 title chase looks to have many legitimate contenders. • Jason Currie, from Hastings, was named to the All-Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference academic team for men's basketball. • There have been Madonna songs that I have liked, but why did she have to go and ruin such a terrific classic like American Pie? To me. that's like the Back Street Boys playing the Beatles' Strawberry Fields. • Post-season volleyball starts Saturday with districts and Lakewood is certainly a te«‘*i with a championship quest. The Lady Vikings are currently 50-11 and ranked No. 5 in Class B. Last Saturday, Lakewood won the Capital Circuit crown, defeating Okemos in the finals 15-11,15­ 10. Coach Kelli Rowland’s comment afterwards, "We had 12 superstars on the floor." That’s what it takes to be so successful. Talk to you so«n. Middle school grapplers second at home tourney It was a banner day Saturday for the wrestlers from the Hastings Middle School. The Saxons finished second at the eight-team Hastings Invitational. This was the 25th year of the event. Seventeen of the 19 Hastings grapplers placed in the varsity tournament. Eleven Saxons wrestled in the finals and six came away with weight class titles. The squad from Allegan finished first with 283 points, Hastings was second with 275, Rockford third with 150, Bronson fourth with 137, Otsego fifth with 88, Northwestern sixth with 72, W.K. Kellogg seventh with 63 and Delton Kellogg eighth with 59. Winning championships for Hastings were Devon Borror at 70 pounds, Tom Rowse at 85, Chad Ferguson at 95, Ryan Ferguson at 105. Matt Lipstraw at 130 and Scott Redman at 110 pounds. Seconds were obtained by Brent Laubaugh at 75. Derrick Jones at 80. Caleb Case at 115, Dan Blair at 120 and Scott Allerding at 155. Thirds were earned by Tiffiny Easey at 90, Richard Harper at 100 and Lucas Covey al 155. Fourth place achievers were Cody Wise at 125, Drew Richardson at 137 and Codey Reid at 145. For the Delton team. Dustin Morgan was a weight class champion and Jason VanDyke, Jeremy Harrington and Jimmy Sweat each finished third. Other Saxons competed in an individual tournament. Firsts there went to Nick O'Heran, Tom Girrbach and Andrew Bolthouse, seconds to Jeff Allen, Tyler Fulmer. Joel Maiville and Jacob Cary, thirds to Josh Johnson and Evan Anderson and fourths to Dan Hoffman and Jacob Elliott. Travis Parshall collected a second place for the Delton team Charlotte 55, Hastings 37 The Saxons were stung Feb. 23 by a very solid Charlotte squad. Winning matches were Borror on a pin, Rowse on a pin. Chad Ferguson on a pin, Redman on a pin. Case on a 13-2 decision. Girrbach on a pin and Blair on a 12-8 decision. Proving victorious in exhibition matches were Nick O'Heran on a 9-4 decision. Josh Johnson on a pin and Drew Richardson on a 4-2 decision. Lady Vikings league champs Once again team is No. 1 I-akewoud Saturday by the Lady Vikings volleyball in the Capital Circuit. won the league crown last taking the Capital Circuit tournament, defeating Okemos in the final 15-11. 15-10. In the earlier rounds, coach Kellie Rowland s squad knocked off Jackson Lumen Christi 15-4, 15-3 and Jackson Northwest 15-5, 15-7. "We played real well; we had 12 superstars on the floor Saturday." Rowland sax! Lakewood's group of superstars included Amanda Blough (51 assists, 17 digs. 8 service points and 1 ace). Audra Love (28 digs. 7 blocks, 19 service points. 3 aces). Ashley Frost (15 service points. 2 aces). Jill Benschoter (28 digs, 10 kills, 5 blocks, 21 service points and 7 aces). Katherine Shellenbarger (25 digs. 7 kills. 4 blocks and 17 service points) and Stephanie Maciasz (40 kills). This Saturday, Lakewood will host Class B district action, battling Portland in the tournament's second match at 10:30 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE — Gabe McCarty was banking on being in shape as a benefit for him Saturday in his quest for a weight class championship at the Division 11 regional tournament for individual wrestlers at Thornapple Kellogg High School. And the Saxon senior used fitness to narrowly defeat Owosso’s John Bunting 4-3 in overtime to take the 275-pound weight class title. "The final wasn't as pretty as we would have liked, but a win is a win," McCarty said. "I didn't want him to shoot on me; 1 wanted to take him the distance. I thought that I was in better shape than he was.” McCarty, now 30-5. said qualifying for State was the ultimate goal, but now that he has made it, he hopes to do more than just attend the finals March 9-11 at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. "The new goal is to place in the top eight." McCarty exclaimed. "This is the first time (qualifying) and now it's in the record book forever." McCarty had to win two early regional matches in overtime, so the commitment to condition certainly paid off. He said Gabe McCarty is congratulated for Ns first-place effort by Saxon wrestling coach Mike Goggins. In the championship match in the 275-pound weight class, Gabe McCarty was in great condition to take a title. • that he wrestled •> little flat" against a Sparta heavyweight, but "other than that I wrestled well." F ' Bill Ferris, from Delton Kellogg High School. also won x ocgionai weight class title at 275 last* Saturday. Ferris won a Division III title al Comstock Park and will also compete tn Detroit March 9-11. In the final Michigan Wrestling Association individual rankings for the season Fems was No. 5 at 275. » Middleville also celebrated a couple of weight class championships from Bret Wiersma at 125 and Chad Reil at 152. Wiersma said when he went out onto the mat last Saturday, he held nothing back. "I wrestled like if I lose that was the end of my career," Wiersma said. "I gave it my all." Trailing by three points late in his championship match. Wiersma caught his foe with a head lock, allowing him to score the points necessary to come out on top. "It ended up working." Wiersma. "This is a great feeling." At first, Wiersma, like McCarty, just wanted to make the State field, but as he continued to win his thoughts altered. "My goal was to go tu individual State; I just wanted to make it," Wiersma said. "But then 1 thought heck I could do this (win his weight class)," Wiersma said. Reil won over Lakewood's Tony Harmer in the final match of his championship quest at 152. The two wrestlers have proven to be quite competitive in recent matchups, but this lime Reil was not to be denied. He says his disappointment from not making State last year was all the inspiration he needed. "I screwed up last year." Reil said. "This is a lol of redemption." Reil and Wiersma were just two of four Trojan wrestlers who earned spots for Stale. Is Rosales finished second at 145 and Tom Haynes look third at 275. Middleville coach Tom Lehman called it a "good day" and said all four wrestlers "did a nice job." "That's what you are supposed to do... gel to Stale," Lehman said. Lakewood, like Middleville, also had four wrestlers who made the field. Beside Harmer at 152, Shawn Veitch finished second at 171, Greg Sceber was the runner-up at 103 and Phil Plowman achieved a third place at 119. Lakewood coach Bob Veitch was pleased that "a couple of the kids made it to championships" but was also disappointed that his wrestlers had "a lot of close calls" that cost a couple of Vikings opportunities to move on. "The weight classes that (Jarrod) LaRoche (171) and (Ron) Wicrckz (160) were tougher than nails," coach Veitch said. Many coaches and participants at the Division II regional in Middleville considered it the most challenging in the entire state. In Division IV, Maple Valley's Jeff Rhoades will also be in the "Motor City" to compete in the individual finals. Caledonia had three grapplers who qualified, Lynde Baltrusaitis at 103, Todd Maines at 135 and Josh Baltrusaitis at )45. Maines and Josh Baltrusaitis both achieved third places in their respective weight classes. Lynde Baltrusaitis (43-12) was fourth, ensuring that the State individual finals will have a female participant for a second consecutive year. Undefeated ‘Cats pounce on Panthers in KVA hoops Playing with passion and its favorite man-to-man defense, Delton Kellogg High School’s varsity basketball team may not have handed Mattawan its first season loss last Friday, but did give the Wildcats a real chase. Mattawan finally prevailed in the KVA clash 57-42, but Delton trailed by just five points, 39-34, with 5:13 to play in the fourth quarter. Robert Boyle, who led Delton with 15 points, nailed a long-range three-pointer at 6:15 to make the score 38-30 and canned another trifecta at 5:50 to cut the margin to six, 39-33. The Panthers inched even closer at 5:13 when J.T. Charron hit a shot from the charity line to put his squad within five. The Wildcats, however, down the stretch made the plays to win with a little bit of comfort. Their cause was aided by a J3-of-l6 effort from the free throw line during the fourth quarter. Delton, in that same stretch, hit just 2-of-4. Defense and plenty of energy made the Friday matchup much more competitive than the first lime the two teams battled. On Jan. 21, Mattawan ousted Delton on its home court 67-27. The Panthers hit just 11 field goals in that game and were l-for-3 from the charity stripe. This time around. Hogoboom's team made 15 field goals (including three from three-point land) and was 9-of-15 from the free throw line. "The last lime (we played them), we went with more of a gimmick and got away from what we do best," Hogoboom said. "This time, we went back to a man­ to-man and is allowed us to get back in the ball game." But Hogoboom said the game could have been even closer if the Panthers would have come out of the gales the same way they concluded the contest. "How many shots did *e have that were half way down?" Hogoboom questioned. "We have to be really good on both ends of the floor, and that includes being solid on the defensive end of the floor and boxing out. What we didn’t do early is knock down shots." Mattawan did leap out to a fast start and knocked down its shots, holding a 13-6 advantage after the opening eight minutes. The Wildcats scored the final six Jud Stephens (33) moves into the paint to put up a shot as teammate Kevin Lillibridge watches the play from the outside. points in the first frame and received 11 of their 13 markers from 6-11 junior center Nate Loehrkc. PANTHERS... ______ a UOnUniiea t �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 2, 2000 - Page 11 Sarver shoots for gold In Womens’ Olympics It was just a little over a month ago that Candi Sarver was thrown a devastating knockout blow. The Hastings native was hoping to represent the United States as a boxer in the 2000 Sydney Olympics and was to travel to Colorado Springs during mid­ January to take part in the U.S.A. Olympic Trials. But she was never given an opportunity to determine her fate. Womens’ boxing was eliminated from the list of 2000 Olympic events because the number of female boxers in other countries was scarce. In the United Stales, the sport has reached new heights for female participants, but in other lessdeveloped lands, its popularity has not become as prevalent Still there will be an Olympics for female pugilists; it just won't be held in a land down under. A Womens' Olympics will be staged in Midland. Texas in April and Sarver plans to be there with gloves laced up tight. "They wrote to me and said that there will be a women’s Olympics." Sarver said. "Since this is the first year, it will be like an exhibition, but they will still hand out medals, gold silver and bronze. Weli see how it goes." Is Sarver making a bold prediction that gold could soon be in her grasp? "All I know is there will be 16 that I will have to fight." Sarver said. "It (boxing) has really grown a lot as more and more women want to get into it." Sarver. 27, competed in the national Kentucky-Indiana Tournament Feb. 19­ 20, finishing second in the )2S-pound weight class. She won a 5-0 decision against an opponent from Virginia in the first round Saturday, a triumph over a boxer that Sarver had lost to a year ago. In her second bout, Sarver was given the smaller score in a fight that was declared a draw. Still, Sarver came away from the event having been honored as the "Most Improved Fighter." And this for someone whose boxing career is only two years old "! have put a lol of lime into it." Sarver said. With an overall record of 14-4, a mark that includes six knockouts, the Hastings native appears to be primed for the big time. they gave it to me u * loss. Sarver saU "I'm moving... I'm slipping... my coach Candi Sarver, with trophy in hand from the Kentucky-Indiana Tournament, is looking forward to the Womens’ Olympics to be held in April. (trainer/coach Charles Judge) says nobody can touch me." The Michigan Golden Gloves in Grand Rapids March 31 is another tournament that Sarver plans io soon take part in. A year ago. Sarver was a weight class champion at that same event. Boxing is about more than medals for Sarver. She says that it has also served as a "confidence builder" and has made her more fit for her work as a firefighter. "It helps me out; keeping me in shape for firefighting." Sarver said. "It gives me a lot of energy (and) instead of hitting someone. I hit the bag." For many years boxing was considered a mens sport, but Sarver says so far she "hasn't had any problems with the Ruys." Saxons, Lions play best ball, gain area hoop wins In the words of head coach Don Schils. "this by far is our best game of the year." Schils was speaking about Hastings' 69-44 road triumph Tuesday over O-K White Conference foe Hudsonville. The Saxons (11-8 overall and 7-6 in the league) played four solid quarters of basketball, both on the offensive and defensive sides of the court. "We had intensity from start to finish." Schils said. "We played four quarters of intense basketball. Once we got the lead, we continued to pour it on." Hastings held a 12-10 advantage after one quarter, a 28-20 lead at half and was ahead 51-30 after three quarters. The Saxons connected on 10 of 13 field goal attempts during the third stanza. Eric VanDerMolen, Josh Hendershot and Tuny Bowne all were valuable to Hastings* defensive prowess. VanDerMolen and Hendershot held Hudsonville's Greg Immink to 13 points. Immink scored 31 points in the teams' first game of the season Jan. 14. Bowne limited Jeff Pasma to 10 markers after Pasma had tallied 23 points in that first season battle that Hastings won 75-66. Offensively, the blue and gold had a number of stars. Dustin Terrel scored a season-high 25 points, making I0-of-13 field goal opportunities, including 6-of-6 in the second half. Terrel’s total also consisted of two three-pointers. Bowne scored 14 points and drained two long range bombs that counted for three. Schils also said that Bowne made a "big impact on the passing." Ryan Eltzroth scored 8 points, VanDerMolen 6 and Jared Currie also added 6 points. "It was one of Jared's best game," Schils said. "He played aggressively on both ends of the floor." The Saxons close out their regular season Friday with a home game versus Lowell. Schils hopes the inspired piay continues Friday and throughout the post­ season. "We're hoping that this is a good sign," Schils said. Vicksburg 62, Delton 51 Delton made one more field goal than Vicksburg, but the Bulldogs won it at the charity stripe. Vicksburg made good on 27-of-34 free throw attempts compared to Delton's 14of-20 to prevail by the -11-point margin. Robert Boyle topped the Panthers in the scorebook with 22 points. Dalton hit just 29 percent of its field goal shots for the game. "We're just not knocking down our shots," Delton coach Jim Hogoboom said. The Panthers end their regular season Friday at home against GalesburgAugusta. Royal fifth in Cereal City LEGAL NOTICE If you would like to support Sarver in her Olympic drive and boxing career, send contributions to AD #111. c/o The Reminder. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings MI. 49058. State of Michigan Probata Court County of Berry PUBLICATION NOTICE Doeadant'a Estate FHo No. 2000-22S22-SE Estate of ELIZABETH E. POWER. Deceased Social Socurty No. 296-32-0233 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your ■■ .iwaat m tw estate may be barred or affectad by th* hearing. NOTICE: A heanng wiM be held on March 23. 2000 at 100 p.m.. r the probate courtroom. Hastings Michigan, before Judge Richard H Shaw on the pettxn of Russel J. Katje request mg mat Russell J Katye be appointed personal representative of Estate of Elizabeth E Power who bved at 207 N M-37 Highway Hastings Michigan and who died February 10. 2000. and requesting that the hen at law of the decedent be determined, and also that the W* of the de ceased dated April 24. 1995 and codicils dated None be admitted to probate Creditors of the deceased are notified that all darns agartst the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or io both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative withm 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice a further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record February 24. 2000 William M Doherty (Pc1960) DIMMERS & DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Haabnge. Ml 49058 616^945-9596 Russefl J Katie 211 West Benson Hastings Ml 49058 616'948 2726 (3/2) Hastings Royal, a sixth grade boys' basketball team, played in the first annual Cereal City Basketball Tournament Feb. 26-27, The Royal beat Dudley I 46-10 and Post 53-31 Feb. 26 and lost to Kalamazoo 44-32 and another Dudley squad 38-29. On Feb. 27, the Royal fell to Cereal City 41-38 and finished the tournament in fifth place. J J. Quick tallied 46 points in five games, Eric Laurie 27. Austin Hurless 26, Scott Coleman 25. Brad Mead 25, David Peterson 24, Dan Dimond 10, Brian McKeough 10 and Doug Ferrell 9. Greg Cain did not play because of a broken wrist. Maple Valley's Jason Abfalter (34) skies over a Springport defender and releases a jumper in the lane as Darin Thrun (12) gets in position to rebound (Photo by Perry Hardin) • Maple Valley 69, Springport 67 Maple Valley coach Mike Booher said there have been many situations this year that a final shot to win a game by tris team has not gone m or a final shot by att opponent has. Tuesday's non-conference battle against Springport was a little bit different. The Lions (3-16) won their second game in a row, making their shots down the stretch and watching a last-second attempt by the Spartans miss the mark. "They (the Lions) played well against Webberville (in a 71-47 win last Friday), but tonight they just didn't execute," Booher said. "They (Springport) look away most of our main plays, but we had enough to get the two-point win." Darin Thrun led the Lions with 26 points. Thrun made two free throws to give Valley a 66-62 advantage with 32 seconch^tb -go «an^* conpecied pn two others wfth 25 seconds remaining to give his team 8'68-62 lead. Thrun also dished out 5 assists. "He's improved a lot." Booher said of Thrun's abilities on the court. See HOOP Continued page IS Are you changing jobs or retiring? What should you do with your 401(k) or pension plan distribution? Wouldn’t you like a team of specialists on your side to handle your financial concerns? The Olsson Group is committed to providing comprehensive financial advice with integrity, competence, and the best service possible. Wally Olsson. Hastings High School Class of 1956, has 35 years of experience as a Financial Advisor with Roney and Company which is now Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Linda Baker, his assistant, has 19 years experience with Roney and Company and Raymond James & Associates, Inc. With the addition of Wally & sons, Jeff and Scott, the team boasts a combined total or more than 62 years’ experience in the financial services industry. PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW HOPE TOWNSHIP The organizational meeting of the Hope Township Board ol Review win be held in the office of the supervisor at the Hope Township Hal on March 7, 2000 at 5 p.m AM public meetings of the 2000 Board of Review will be held at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 S. M-43 Hwy Dates for property owner appeals are as follows March 13 March 14 Cali (800) 451-0479 now to set up your appointment. The Olsson Group Waters Building. Suite 405 161 Ottawa Avenue NW 9 a.m. io noon & 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 1 p.m. Io 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. And any other dates deemed necessary to equalize and finalize the 2000 assess­ ment roll Any property owner unable to attend either of the above appeal dates may appeal by letter no later than March 13. 2000 to the Hope Township Board of Review 5463 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 Telephone (616) 456-8691 toll-Free (800)451-0479 Fax (616)456-1915 S M-43 Hwy. Hastings. Meh 49058 2000 Factors and Assessment Ratios as determined by the Barry County Equalization Department. 101 201 401 501 601 Agriculture Commercial Resident ia) Timber Cutover Developmental Personal Property Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multitier 1 4160 1 0000 1 0994 1 0000 1 0000 1.0000 Ratio 35.31% Ratio 50.00% Ratio 45.48% Ratio 50 00% Ratio 50.00% Ratio 50 00% Change in Assessment Notices are sent only to property owners whose property assessment has changed for 2000. Patricia Albert Supervisor Assessor ■(■Mt »(» Wrt »ttcl Walter S. Olsson. Senior Vice President. Investments - Financial Advisor Linda C. Baker, Service Associate Jeffrey D. Olsson. Associate Financial Advisor Scott D. Olsson, Associate Financial Advisor Specializing in Mutual Funds, IRAs, Retirement Plans, Rollovers, Annuities, Long Term Care Insurance, Stocks and Bonds. Committed to your financial future. �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 2. 2000 Cook, Harrington selected to DKHS Hall of Fame Cliff Cook Gary Harrington The Delton Kellogg High School Athletic Hall of Fame gained two members last Friday as Cliff Cook and Gary Harrington were both inducted to tht team of Panther stars. Cook played two sports at DKHS from 1976-80, football and track and field. He was a three-year starter on the varsity football team, was the team's Most Valuable Player as a senior and was selected as an Ail-Stater in his final year. In track. Cook earned four varsity letters, was a league champion as a senior in the shot put and earned a KVA championship in the discus. In 1980, Cook was named Delton Kellogg's Mak Athlete of the Year. Cook continued to play football at Grand Valley State University and was named the team's Most Valuable Defensive Lineman as a junior and a World Football League, but the league folded the following year. One of his biggest memories was playing along side his brother. Chuck, at Delton and helping the Panthers win their first KVA championship on the gridiron. Harrington was a three-sport star at Henry Ford High School in Detroit and senior. Following his years at Grand Valley, Cook had a free agent tryout with the went on to play football and baseball at Central Michigan University. After graduating from CMU, Harrington taught and coached at Delton for 32 years. He coached football for 19 years, boys' and girls* basketball for 29 years (four as a head coach), track and field for 12 years and baseball for five yean In total, the Panthers won 12 KVA titles through Harrington's leadership (three in football, one in baseball, two in girts' varsity baske’ball and six in boys' track and field). NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESOENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARIER TOWNSHIP. BAHRY COUNTY, MCMQ/Jt, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NORCE tfwl the toAowng « a proposed Ordinance which was received tor first reading by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township al its regular meefcng held on February 9,2000. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 73 EFFECTIVE SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION An Ordinance to amend the RuSand Charter Township Zoning OnSnance by the rezoning of certain properties locat­ ed wrthm the township and to repeal afl Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewflh. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHT BARRY COUNTY, MORGAN ORDAINS SECTION 1 Razoning of Property m Land Section 13 A. The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the rezonmg from the "RE" Rural Estates Residential zoning classification to the *C3* General Business Distnct zoning dajsihcation of the toHowmg descnbed land m Section 13: COM 3.97 FT N OF W 1/4 POST SEC 13-3-9 AT CNTRLI HWY M-37AM3; TH N M DEG irW E 974 83 FT AL SO CNTRLI AS IF EXISTED PRIOR TO ’972 FOR POB; TH N 01 DEG 43-30’ W 114 FT; TH N 22 DEG *2~XT W 286 42 FT; TH N 20 DEG 00*30’ E 72 FT; THS 53 DEG 34* E 301 FT MA.; TH N 52 DEG 14* E 104 FT; TH N 57 DEG 44 E TO A PT 58 FT S OF AND PAR­ ALLEL TO CNTRLI HEATH RD; TH S 63* DEG 36* E 801.8 FT; TH S 47 DEG 16* E 450 FT Ml TO CNTRLI HWY M 37M-43 AS IT EXISTED PRIOR TO 1972; TH S 88 DEG 16' w topos Razoning of Property In Land Section 6 B. The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference m the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the rezoning from the "AG* Agricultural District zoning dassAcation to ths "RE* Rural Estates Residential District zoning cicssifrcation of the toflowing described land in Section 6 BEG AT A PT S 00 DEG 05 03’ W 200 FT FP N 1/4 POST SEC 6-3-9. TH S 00 DEG 05 03’ 215-20 FT A! *./4 LI SD SEC TH N 89 DEG 25*03’ W 1312 84 FT TO W LI E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 6; TN N 00 DEG 2739’ E 415.18 FT TO N U SEC 6; TH S 89 DEG 25*03* E 765 62 FT; TH S 00 DEG 05*03* W 200 FT; TH S 89 DEG 25*03* E 544 50 FT TO POB Have an interesting sports story? CaD us at 945-9554 • BOWLING SCORES • Wednesdav P.M. Misfits 60-40; Hair Care 59 1/2-36 1/2; Eye and Ent 55 I 2-44 1/2; Sccbcrs 54-46; NashChiro 52 I 2-47 12; Nash “5** Plus 50-50; R R St Mill 43 12-56 12; Mace's Ph. 42-54; Girrbach* 40-60; Lifestyles 39­ 61 High Games and Series - N. Hallifax 158-423; B Moore 154-411; H Miller 147­ 414; R Kucmpcl 137-397; L Elliston 201; E. Mesccar 179; E. Ulrich 169; M. Garber 165; S. Drake 158; B. Johnson 166; I. RuthrufT 158; M. Snow 155; D. Boll mor 147 Saturday Majors Boys High Game and Series - B Kirby 205-542; C. Purdum 224-527; P Henney 186-521; J. Butler 176-491; J Goggins 167­ 443 Boys High Game - B. Ferns 163; N. Wnght 158; B Roach 154; D. Eagle 148; T. Kirby M2; J Smith 138; B Verus 133; D Lusty 128; J Cordray 127; T Main 115; T Eaton 125; L. Smith 108. Giris High Game and Series - R Pojha 136-341; C. Shellenbargcr 134-335; J. Smith 132-326; A Main 117-295. Bowlerettes Hamilton Excavating 52.5-43.5; Bennett Industries 50.5-45.5; Carlton Center Bull­ dozing 49-47; Hecker Agency 47-49; Kent Oil co. 44.5-51.5; Railroad Street Mill 44.5-51.5. Good Games and Series - J. Gardner 147-421; L Elliston 201; E Vanasse 179­ 505; B. Hathaway 170-469; N. Goggins 146-406; S Merrill 171-462; B. Baker 168; B. Wilson 160-449; J. Mittclstaedt 155; N. Potter 169; J. Hamilton 164-457. Friday Night Mixed League Cook/Jackson 68-28; Bad Habit II 61-39; Viatcc 60 12-39 12; Ten Pins 57-43; Brush Works 55-41; Four Cylinders 51 1/2-48 12; No Whiners 51-49; All But One 50-50; Head’s Out 48-52; We Don't Care 48-52; Late Comers 46 1/2-45 12; Mercy 46-54; No Name Yet 43-57; Teddy Bears 41 12-58 12; Rocky 4 40-60; Ramblers 40-60; The Scouts 32-64. Ladies Good Gaines and Series - L. Gray 154-399; K. Covey 186; H. Service 188-525; D Bartimus 214-588; S. Sanborn 191-524; S Ripley 151; B. Keeler 182-501; E. Hammontrcc 196-531; S. McKee 202­ 569; K Perry 244-583; M Martin 173. Mens Good Gaines and Series - W. Brodbeck 222-519; C. Gray 187-503; R Roush 193-509; J. Barnum 202-567; B Madden Jr. 199; DJ James 236-573; J. Lancaster 189-505; C Prudum 235-642; K Mcancy 220-544; B Ripley 204-528; B Madden Sr. 217-559, M. Kasmsky 246 564; M Keeler 222-543; B. Kedcr 203; R Fay 212-597; S Peabody 230-610. . Sunday Night Mixed AII-4-Fun 56; Matrix 55; Thunder Alley 54; 4 Horsemen 53; Red Dog 52; We’re OK ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE OF MEETING The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet Thursday Mixed King Pins 70 1/2; Oops 55; The Red Eyes 55; Varneys 52; Goon Squad 46 1/2; Just Us 46; Question Marks 44; Brown and Sons Excavating 42; Hastings Bowl 41; Middle Lakers 36; Who's Up 18; Bull Dogs 12. Men’s Good Games and Series - V. VanHouten 232-591; B Kirby 221-581; J. Hansen 204-581; M. Zimmerman 196-476; F. Wagner 200-441; C Leonard 166-431; C. Haywood 157; S. Faunce 156; M. Anderson 146. Women’s Good Games and Series - O. Gillons 158-433; C. Swinkunas 147-420; C. Service 171-410; J. Musser 138-375; R Brown 116-323; J Anderson 112-287; H. Service 169; L. McClelland 160; M. Taylor 155. Senior Citizens Bowling Nash 61-35; Weiland 60.5-35.5; Wood­ mansee 58-39; Hall 56-40; Kucmpcl 54.5­ 41.5; Jesiek 54-42; Brewer’s 52.5-43.5; No One Senior 49.5-46.5; Schlachtcr 49-47; Snyder 48.5-47.5; Moucoulis 45-51; Friend 44-52; Girrbach* 42.5-53.5; M-M’s 42-54; Lcthcoc 39-57 Women’s High Game - G. Denny 178; J. Kasinsky 164; K. Colvin 162; S. Penning- Albion College will be the site again of the nationally known All-American Quarterback/Rcceiver Camp July 6-9. Players from high schools, middle schools and junior high schools are eligible to attend. This marks the 14th year the football camp will be in Michigan at the Albion College campus. Other sessions are held in California, New Jersey and Arkansas. Founded in 1964, the camp is noted for turning out outstanding quarterbacks, receivers and runningbacks. Buffalo Bill quarterback Doug Flutie is a graduate of QBR and gives it a special endorsement. "QBR taught me the skills that gave BILL SEIF @ BUICK? Mike Boles, Supervisor — HASTINGS — ySince 7946 Burkey Sales & Service, Inc. Should any section, clause or provision of the Ordinance be declared by a Court to be mvaW tor any reason, such decla­ ration shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part toereof. other than the section, clause of provi­ sion so dedared to be invalid 616-945-5085 SECTION IH 100% Lifetime Warranty Split Color* The Ordnance shaR take efled seven (7) days after publi­ cation after adoption AH Ordnances or parts of Ordinances n conflict herewith are hereby repealed Low-E GU» PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that sato Ordnance will be considered tor adoption by the Township Board at their regular meeting to be held at the Rutland Charter Township Hall rn March 8.2000. commencing at 7:00 o dock p.m. High Density Urethane Foam For Replacement or New construction Many Styl— Vinyl Interior ROBIN McKENNA. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS. Mf 49058 (STS) 948-2194 Come see our chow room display at: 21? N. Jefferson in Hastings Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 25.5-14.5; Hastings Bowlers 22.5-17.5; The Misfits 22-18. Friends 22­ 18; Advanced Commercial Printers 18-22; Al & Pete* 18-22; Plumb* 17-23;’Con­ sumers Concrete 15-25. Men's High Games St Series - ]. Bar­ timus 200-537; G. Hause 223-586; D Con­ ner 180; D. Malyncik 190; N. McGhee 190; L. Miller 246-684; P Scobey 235-630; G. Heud 232; R. Corey 194-515; D. Morgan 554; K Phenix 214-587. Women's High Games St Series - S. Bowman 176; S. Brimmer 194-514; V. Thompson 178; J. Clements 222-579; B. Nnrris 168; J. Maurer 146-408. Monday Mixers B & R Testing 65; T M Lassies 59; Row­ die Giris 56; Kelley* Kcglers 55.5; Dewey’s 54.5; Budweiser 54; Hastings Bowl 53.5; Basket Babes 51; Whispering Waters 47; Girrbbach’s 46; Gutter Gals 38.5. High Games St Series - B Moore 285­ 433; M. Lemon 172-483; C. Warner I SI512; S. Vandenberg 168; B. Howes 153; H. Miller .183-434; M. Wieland 180-510; S. Smith 146-421; H Service 198-521; S. Lancaster 207; M. Stapler 162-398; D. Davis 160 AH-American football camp coming to Albion Taxes, title and plates not included with monthly payment. With approved credit was not included in Bill Seif of Hastings Ad in The Reminder on Tuesday, February 29, 2000. sary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or pub­ lic heanng upon 7 days notice to the Assyna Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Assyria Township Board by writing or calling the following: Debbie Massamino. 10570 M-66. Nashville. Michigan. 616 758-4003 ' ton 198; G. Otis 157; E. Mcsecar 160; Y. Markley 166; R. Murphy 158; A. Lcthcoc 159; Y Checseman 203; P Snyder 155; M. Weiland 195. Womens High Series - S. Pennington 523; Y. Checseman 495; M. Wieland 511. Men’s High Game - N Thaler 158; B. Adgatc 161; G. Waggoner 168; W. Wood­ mansee 161; P. Tcrpcning 157; C. Haywood 191; D Hal! 159; K Schantz 176; W. Bir­ man 192; J. Beckwith 168; M. Schondelmayer I76;C. McDonald 176; B. Terry 211; R Schlachtcr 164; R. Nash 194. Men’s High Series - N Thaler 453; W. Woodmansee 470. C. Haywood 496; K. Schantz 472; W. Birman 459; M. Schondclmayer 456; B. Terry 516; R. Nash 484. me the edge," Flutie said. "Last year, more than 300 of our players earned all-stale and all-conference honors." Dr. Will Hayes, president of the camp and former dean at the University of California, said. "On Parade Magazine's recent list of nine outstanding high school quarterbacks in the United States, four were from QB/R." The camp fee is $375 and that covers meals, housing in college dormitories, instruction, insurance and a camp shirt. For more information and application, write QB/R, 400 Via Dichosa, Santa Barbara. CA 93110-2213 or call (805) 967-2222. CORRECHON at the Township Hail. 8060 Tasker Road. Bellevue. Michigan 49021 on March 7 at 700 p.m. to organ­ ize and receive the rolls. The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Had. 8060 Tasker Road. Bellevue. Michigan 49021 on March 13 and March 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 1200 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 400 p.m. and from 500 p.m. to 8*00 p.m. on March 16 to hear protest The Assyria Township Board will provide neces­ SECTION ■ SEVERABILITY 51; B.S.crs 50 1/2; Double K's 50 1/2; Lucky Strikes 49; Sunday Snoozcrs 49; Happy Hookers 46 12; Thee Froggcrs 43; Rock Bottom 37 1/2; Friends 37. Bud Light 29 Womens High Games and Series - K. Becker 186-543; C Barnum 198-510; D. Dutcher 196-498; P Key 174-449; S. Smith 129-375; D Reeves 129-321; L. Potter 196; L Barnum 186; M. Snyder 184; V. McLeod 158; L. Boze 155; M. Blankenship 153; C. Young 151; L. Rentz 143. Mens High Games and Series - C. Pen­ nington 225-591; M. Eaton 199-567; D Key 206-547; E. Behrndt 189-524; S. Krallman 210-520; M McLeod 195-519; J. Smith 181-516; J. Bartimus 191-515;-C. Shook 179-514; D. Dutcher 198-509; A McBrian 179-508; J. James 186-506; B Cantrell 189-472; B Drayton 169-468; B Rentz 235; B Kirby 222; M. Martin 203; B Allen 174; R. Boze 151. You won't find a better window! Hotice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY WFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Don Phillips, a married man. and Janet PhMpe. his •tee. (ongnal mortgagors) to First AMtence Mort­ gage Company. Mortgagee, dated April 21,1998. and recorded on June 22.1998 in Document No. 1013905. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION, as assignee by an assignment dated April 24, 1996. which was recorded on February 11.1999, in Document No. 1025060, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is darned to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHT AND 67/100 dollars ($25,808.67) nduding rtterest al 17.800% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wfi be foreclosed by a sate of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hast­ ings. Ml at 1.00 p.m., on March 16. 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: Commencing North 86 Degrees East 500 feet from a pomt 800 feet South of the West 1/4 poet of Section 21. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, thence North 86 degrees East 50 feet, thence South 4 degrees East 50 feet, thence Southwest eriy 60 1/2 feet, thence North 4 degrees West 85 feet to the beginning Together with use of lake shore and drive to main road in common with other owners. Also: Commencing North 86 de­ grees East 600 feet from a point 800 feet South of the West 1/4 post of Section 21. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, thence South 86 degrees West 50 feet, thence South 4 degrees East 50 feet, thence Northeasterly to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless detemwed abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated February 3. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bmgham Fa-ms. Ml 48025 Fte *990910653 Tigers (3/2) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 2. 2000 - Page 13 PANTHERS...cont. from page 10 YMCA Spirit squad prevails Loehrke finished with 23 points and hit on all five of his free throw attempts. The Delton coach was encouraged with his team's overall effort and hopes to see similar ones as they continue into the post-season. "The effort was real thick (and) we played with great passion." Hogoboom said. "We're getting better." The seventh grade Hastings girls' team in the YMCA of Barry County Spirit Basketbail League Feb. 26 beat Forest Hills 28-20. Kelsey Howell had 13 points. 3 rebounds. 3 steals and an assist, Kristin Williams had 5 points, a rebound and 2 steals; Kathlyn Rounds a point, 5 rebounds and a steal; Betsy Acker 3 points, a rebound and 2 assists; Beth Geisler 2 points and a steal; AJi Cooney 2 points and 3 steals, and Jaime Fisher 2 points, 2 rebounds and a steal. Delton (six coming in the second half) and Charron added 7 markers. The victory improved Mattawan to 18­ 0 overall. The Wildcats arc ranked third in Class B. trailing only 19-0 Orchard Lake St. Mary and 19-0 Hudsonville Unity Christian. Wyoming Park is ranked fifth at 16-2, Coopersville sixth at 16-2, Gull Lake seventh at 16-2 and Comstock I Oth A League Champions... BasebaIVSoftball Clinic and Sign-Up A dime for coaches and players (KdgnRlh grade) will be held at McFall Gym on Saturday, March 4 from 1-3 p.m. Bring your gloves and bats. The clinic is free and registration is not required. The registration deadline for summer baseball and softball is March 4 Registrations will also be accepted at the clinic Contact the YMCA of Barry County, 945-4574. for further information and registration forms. Blair Landscaping won the A League. Team members are (front row. from left) Brian Galaviz, Kent Blair, Ed Salazar; (back row) Mike Smith, Greg Davis, Darrin Hyde and Randy Blair. (Photo provided) Summer Programs Hans arc bang made for youth baseball and *>oftball, playground, roller hockey, and swim lessons in the Middleville area. The YMCA is currently hiring staff for the posi­ tions of swim instructor, umpires, and play­ ground counselors. Contact Lyndy at the YMCA office, 945-4574 for further infor­ mation. Panther Robert Boyle (3) motors past two Wildcat defenders during last Friday's KVA contest in Delton. YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketball League Final Standings A League Blair Landscaping ................................10-2 Flex fab Black.............................................. 8-4 Other Body Shop...................................... 7-5 Coleman Insurancc/Flood....................... 5-7 Bivens ........................4-8 B League BecGeesll-l Richie Koffec Shop ............................... 7-5 Ponderer j................................................ J-10 PR Jammers ........................................... 1-11 Noteboom, Davis lead Gold spikers to triumph B League Champions... Going 11-1 and winning the B League were the Bee Gees. Team members are (front row. from left) Larry Peake, Andrew Courtright. Tim Newsted. Steve Netzel; (back row) Jerry Twigg, Kart Kutch, Todd Edwards, Dan Carpenter and Mike Bosma. Missing are Todd Harding, Dave Shilling and Matt Garber. (Photo provided) <■ > MORTGAGE S^LE - DetauR ha* been made m the condhAXis of a mortgage made by Mark L Anderson and Gwen J. Anderson husband and •Me (original mortgagors) to Old Kant Mortgage Company, Mmtgagee. dated Apr* 15. 1998, and recorded on April 27. 1998 in Document 10110'0. Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there «s claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of SIXTY SEVEN THOU­ SAND NINE HUNDRED NINE AND 85/100 doilars (867.90985). mdudavg interest at 7.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained r said mortgage and the statute r such case made and prvaded. notice w hereby given that said mort­ gage wl be foreclosed by a safe of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Ml . at 100 pm. on Apr! 13. 2000 Said premwes are situated m Townsh<) of Rut­ land Barry County. Michigan and are descnbed as: Lot 405. 406. and West 1/2 at Lot 407. Al-Gon Oust Lake Properties. Un* 2. according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded si Uber 2 at Plats page 63 The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from toe dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. si which case the redemption penod she* be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 2. 200u FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 246 593 1303 Trot! & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 File *991214266 Ravens (3/30) 8th Grade Blue... The Blue posted a 15-9, 3-15, 15-13 win Feb. 23 over Newhall. Jessica Falconer. Julie Cole. Danielle Hays and Angie Norris were the team's top scorers. 7th Grade G< Ythuoo v &w.Hubk» were top scorers in a 17-15. *.15 16­ 14 loss to Grandville. Cole also was the team’s leader in spikes. Saxon spikers end league season Hastings lost twice at the O-K White Conference volleyball tournament last Saturday at Forest Hills Central High School. The Lady Saxons lost to Zeeland 15-7, 15-8 and to Northview 15-5,15-6. Zeeland won the O-K White title, defeating Northview in the final 15-12, 15-9. Hastings will compete in district action this Saturday at Lakewood High School. 7th Grade Blue... Hastings took Newhall to three games Feb. 23 before dropping a 15-3,9-15, 15­ 1 decision. Jacqui Beduhn led the team in scoring with 5 points. The Blue fell to Grandville in three games 15-4, 5-15, 15-3. Kathlyn Rounds was the top scorer YMCA of Barry County 2000 Winter Volleyball V-Tcch Systems ...................................... 35-7 Digit...........................................................32-7 True Value .............................................. 33-9 Hastings Mfg............................................36-12 Bill’s Safety Service............................ 28-14 Coleman Agency ................................. 19-29 Flexfab..................................................... 16-29 Wolverines .........................................9-36 Lon Lcfanty State Farm Insurance . .9-36 Cordray Cvnstruction............................ 5-43 Nottco of Mortgage Fcractoouro Saia THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AMY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. with 6 points. The Gold won a toller in games. taking the finale 18-16. Leading the team in service points were Kelsey Howell with 9, Alex Greenfield with 7, Mandy Keeler with 7 and Debbi Stevens with 7. Halie Terrel scored 9 points, Anna Lawrence 7 and Christy Storm provided some great hustle in a 15-10, 15-11, 8-15 loss Feb. 23 tn Pinewood. C League McNeal Law Firm .................................. 10-2 Drill Team ................................................... 8-4 Lakewood Merchants ............................... 5-7 Flexfab Red ..............................................0-12 Game Results - Flexfab Red 41 vs. McNeal Law Firm 69; Bivens 42 vs. Coleman'Flood 43, Other Body Shop 77 vs. Blair Landscaping 81; Ponderosa 52; vs. PJ Jammers 59; Bee Gees 92 vs. Richies Koffcc Shop 45; Flexfab Black 58 vs Other Body Shop 65; Drill Team 74 vs. McNeal Law Firm 65; Flexfab Red 29 vs. Lake Odessa Merchants 55. LEGAL NOTICE Lisa Noteboom scored 11 points and Erica Davis 8 as the Hastings eighth grade Gold volleyball team Feb. 24 beat Grandville 15-13,10-15, 15-10. The Gold lost in action Feb. 23 as Carmen DeVoignes scored 5 points. Davis added 4 points. Eagles win season finale C League Champions... The McNeal Law Firm won the C League title. Team members are (front row. from left) Andy Rouch, Mike Pott. Wayne Pumford. Doug Yebma; (back row) Andy Finkbeiner. Ryan Oostertiouse, Doug Thaler. Missing are Johnny Price, Seth Oosterhouse and Nathan Pranger. (Photo provided) The Barry County Christian basketball squad closed out its season Monday with a 72-61 victory against Battle Creek Academy. The Eagles (14-4) received 27 points Eighth grade eagers win finale 1 911 EMERGENCY 2 Home Address Signs 3 REQUIRED Hi VEW HARRY COUNTY ORDINANCE Kir 4 The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held February 29, 2000, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street. Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 0 z K < • • • • •19.95 ea - 2 or more *17.95 ea. Made while you wait - 5 minutes Call & Pick Up Private Drive - Private Road Signs "Any Name" Pvt Rd Signs Action Signs (acron* from E.W. Blix!) 1011 E. State St. Hastings o. (616) 948-8618 888-877-7446 too PRIVATE DRIVE SIGNS EARN $9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN Join the nursing assistant class at Thornapple Manor and make a difference in the lives of oth­ ers The class will be held March 15 through March 30 and is not in session on weekends After successful completion of state testing, wage will increase to $10.65 per hour Apply for this opportunity in person by March 9 at cQibrnappie STREET NAME SIGNS |Z Hastings' eighth grade boys' basketball team closed out its year with a spund win over Grandville. 70-38. Hastings led 40-17 at half, (hanks to some solid defensive work. Drew Whitney scored 14 points. Drew Bowman 12. Jacob Tuthill 10, Justin Pratt 7. Joe Arens 6. Adam Case 6. Tyler Tuthill 5, Joey Aspinall 4. Scott Larsen 4 and Dan Hodges 2 points. Hastings (5-1) averaged 615 points per game while allowing just 36. from Josh Lamphere, 19 from Adam Winegar and 17 from Rob Stuut. On the glass, Jerry LaDcrc pulled down 11 rebounds and Winegar 10. ... 270G Nashville Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 • EOE DENTAL CHAIRSIDE ASSISTANT Patient-oriented dental practice seeking energetic, enthusiastic and responsible team player for full time in Hastings. Applicant must be friendly and enjoy working with people in a fast-paced office environment. Experience preferred—will train right person. Send resume in care of Daniel R. Gole. D.D.S. 121 W. Woodlawn Hastings. Ml 49058 • BUS BIDS • The Board of Education of Delton Kellogg Schools is now accepting sealed bids on two 2000 school buses. Bids should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046 and should be clearly labeled “School Bus Bids”. Bids are due by 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2000, at which time they will be opened. Specifications available upon request at the trans­ portation department. 2 R �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 2. 2000 .MCNEWS ♦ The calendar seems to be short of week­ end events. Next week, however, has the usual activities for any second weekend of the month On March 9 the local histoneal society will meet with a music program. A Muir man who sings country western and yodels will be the entertainer Visitors and guests are always welcome. Plans, which were arranged at the most recent board meeting, will be announced to the membership. The genealogical society will meet Satur­ day. March 11, at I p.m at the depot muse­ um. LaVonna Bennett of Ionia will be the speaker with information on Berlin Town­ ship. Bennett is a researcher who has been of help to many who want family informa­ tion. The VFW and Auxiliary ’.'.ill have their monthly flea market at the post home on Friday and Saturday, March 10 and 11. The spring-like weather has melted the snow. Predicted rain for this week should help add moisture to the ground which is a plus, but does not do what a good cover of snow would do to benefit the earth. Not only have daytime temperatures been unusually high but night time readings are well above freezing. This put a stop to maple sap processing. Freezing nights and thawing days are necessary. Unless night time temperatures drop below freezing, the trees will begin to bud and that will spell the end of maple sap production. This would amount to a very short season for maple syrup. The quality of the first syrup was high. This has been the usual time for pruning trees and vines but that too must be done before the spring renewal begins with the branches. The soup supper at the high school cafe­ teria was a success, with suppers coming until 7:30 p.m. Having the Lakewood Choral Society sing the national anthem at Allison Eavey. Betsy Hoort, Chn ity Barcroft. Stephanie Martz are ready for the first customers at the soup supper at school. the basketball game and the presentation of the Stan Courtney Award brought addition­ al people to the building that night. No accurate count was made of how many gal­ lons of soup were prepared by the mothers of the students, but it exceeded 20 gallons. The varieties were vegetable beef, chicken noodle and potato There was an assortment of breads and muffins, vegetable tray, sheet cakes and cookies. Everything was home­ made. One local basketball team and an Dr. Robert Oster at the console of the Rodgers organ at Sunday's recital at Cen­ tral UMC BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Okemos team consumed their share before playing their games. Thanks to Dr. Robert Oster, each member of the choral group had a flyer '.bout the supper and many attended. At half-time the annual Stan Courtney award fade to l*» Lions Club in appre­ ciation foi the club's assista’icc for years with ticket taking and other help. The four are all Barry County residents with parents closely related to agriculture as veterinari­ ans, farm finance and implement sales. The ball game was a thrillet. It was called by the media as the upset of the season, with Lakewood finally winning. At half­ time the local team was ahead by several points. However, in the third quarter Oke­ mos outscored in Vikings and came to tie at the end of the third. Then in the fourth quar­ ter the Vikings found their hoops better and won by a score of 58-49. Okemos has been listed as the top team in the Capital Circuit league The depot museum was open Saturday. Besides the park exhibits, there was a table­ ful of pictures and books for the pleasure of visitors. Many pictures were from moving when (he dcjwc building wu moved from trackside to Emerson Street in March 1988. The next exhibit for March and April will be called "Faith of Our Fathers" and will feature a collection of Bibles and other related items such as hymnals. Central United Methodist Church was filled on Sunday afternoon as congregation, visitors from many local and nearby churches filled the pews for the dedication of the new organ which was installed in December. The organ company’s expert in sales and installation, David Lee, was pre­ sent and joined the organist in answering many questions at the end of the service. The Rev Charles Shields led the service, which included congregational singing, organ solos by Dr. Robert Oster, who was guest performer for the day. a choir anthem, dedication of the organ led by Tim Tromp who was chaimvn of the organ committee. Also the Reiser family, composed of par­ ents Ed and Carol, Kathy Warren of Delton, Tom Reiser, Maria and Tim Matthews of Grandville, and Lori McNeil of Woodland sang an anthem. Alcthian members served refreshments in Fellowship Hall later. The crowd lingered longer. Several visiting organists were noted in the gathering. David Lee had some of his growing up years here while his parents were pastors of the Church of the Nazarene in Nashville. The Rev. Charles and Ruth Richards of Bronson attended the morning service at Central UMC and -njoyed the afternoon organ program. Ed and Phyllis Miller of Belles jc also were at both sen ices. The Millers had been in Lake Odessa the previ­ ous week for granddaughter Jackie Cun- 3100 E. Dowling Rd., Hastings, Ml Monday, March 13, 2000 9:00 am to Noon • 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Tuesday, March 14, 2000 9:00 am to Noon • 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm CARLTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET MARCH 7th, 2000 AT THE CARLTON TOWNSHIP HALL AT 85 WELCOME RO., HASTINGS, Ml, TO ORGANIZE AND REVIEW THE 2000 ASSESSMENT ROLL AT 7:30 P.M. Appointments will be given preference and after work The Board of Review wtM meet the public for assessment review at the Carlton Township Hall, 85 Welcome Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058. Phone 816-945-5990. on the following dates. Monday. March IX 9 am. to 12 pjn. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday. March 16.9 am. to 12 pjn. and 2 p.m. to 5 pzn. Monday. March 20,1 pjn. to 4 p.m. and 6 pun. to 9 p.m. And any other dates necessary to equalize the 2000 assessment roll. Mail in protests will be accepted. Tentative ratios and estimated muftipbers for each class of real property and personal property for 2000 are aa foflnws. Agricultural 39.83% 1.2553 Commercial 50.00% 1.0000 Industrial 50.00% 1.0000 Residential 44.96% 1.1116 Timber Cut Over N.C. N.C. Developmental N.C. N.C. Personal N.C. N.C. hours are available by appointment Letters are accepted prior to March 7 2000 Property Assessment Rattoe A Factors for 2000 Class Ratio % Multiplier % Agriculture 42.75% 1 1696 Commercial 50 00% 0 Industrial 50 00% 0 Residential 43 75% 1.1429 Upon request any person who is disabled the Township will provide necessary reasonable services upon seven days notice Shirley Drake Supervisor 3100 E Dowling Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 616-721-9966 David Kaiser Carttori Township Supervisor Rev. Charles Chields is beaming as he leaves the pulpit during the dedication service at Central UMC Sunday afternoon. Hingham's band concert. Daughter Chris­ tine is one of Central’s organists. Christiane Amanpour, CNN reporter, was seen on TV on Thursday of last week being interviewed by Charles Rose. Then she was on the screen again on Sunday in a program about the changes in society in Iran follow­ ing the recent elections of moderates. The Women’s Fellowship will meet Wednesday, March 8. at I p.m. in the church dining room. Lola Haller will be the speaker. The Press reports the engagement of Marcia Stahl of Freeport, a Lakewood grad­ uate, to Joseph Leonard Bosscnbrock. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Diane Stahl of Freeport and the late Truman Stahl. The gentleman's parents reside at Byron Center. Marcia Ann is also a graduate of Ferris State University. An April wedding is planned. Mrs. Lawrence Barcroft of Hastings Road is the grandmother of Kaileigh Camp­ bell of Allegan who is newly engaged to marry Mark Eddy, also of Allegan. Parents of Kaileigh arc Duane and Amy Campbell of Delton. Mark's parents live in Kalama­ zoo. Both graduated from Western Michi­ gan University. She is a graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School. Funeral services were held Feb. 22 at Cook Chapel-East for Arnold Shoemaker, 77, of Belmont, an older brother of Donald Shoemaker of Vedder Road, Lorraine Scheidt of Ionia, Marlene McKinney of Charlotte, Norma O’Mara of Ionia, Barbara Ockerman of Belmont and Dale Shoemaker of Sparta. His parents were-the late Leslie and Frances Shoemaker. His wife of 51 years is Elaine. They had four children. With a village election coming soon, three candidates are running in competition with three whose terms expire. There are signs frr the three newcomers on many lawns rround town. Because of the comfortable temperatures on Monday, Lynda Cobb reported that for the first time in her life, she could sit on her porch and enjoy the sunshine on her birth­ day. Office personnel at the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction report that last weekh sale of draft horses was larger than usual. There were more horses and more people. Both days the parking lot was filled with trucks and trailers. Because of the mud, Michigan Chief Sales had a sign indicating that it was highly impractical for visiting rigs to use their parking kx. The LEAP lot was filled with trucks and trailers. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Forectoevre Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made r the conditions of a mortgage made by David R Newton, an unmarried man (original mortgagors) to Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee. dated October 2, 1997, and recorded on October 10. 1997 m Uber 1002656. on Page. Barry County Records Michigan, and was as signed by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhat­ tan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an as­ signment dated October 28. 1997, which was recorded on June 1. 1998, m Uber 1012751, on Page. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date nereof the sum ot» SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE AND 65/100 dollars ($74,133 65). including interest at 8 000% pet an­ num. Under the power of sale contained r said mortgage and the statute of such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w* be foreclosed by a sale at the mort­ gaged premises or some pari of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1:00 pm . on April 13. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA Barry County Michigan, and are de­ scribed as A Parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest i/4 of Section 15. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, deserved as Commencing 13 rods East of the Southwest comer of said Section 15. thence East along center of Highway 28 rods 1 1,2 Iota; thence 6 rods. 10 links; thence West 28 rods. 2 1/2 bnks: thence South 6 rods 10 links to the place of beginning, except a str^j 44 feet wide of the West side thereof The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 2. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Brngham Farms. Mi 48025 File <200011828 Mustangs (3/23) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BAR RY COUNTY TRIAL COURT FAMILY DIVISION 220 West Stale Street. Hastings, Michigan •16-948-4814 RLE NO.: 99-329-DO -- VI, jamv*Mn.f~l,V -rron<x«ni rwwr DAWN M HOOO Ptantiff, GARY T. JOHNSON Defendant. Attorney for Plaintiff David M. Koons (P39300) 214 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-9407 Defendant Gary T. Johnson ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION At a session of said court, held in the City of Hastings and County of Barry. State of Michigan. on this 16th day of Feb 2000 Based upon the pleadings m the above cap­ tioned matter. Plaintiff has filed a Complaint tor Divorce, and the Court havng read het Motion for alternative service: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant in this Divorce shall on or before the 13 day of April. 2000. Me an Answer to the Complaint, as­ serting his interest, with the Clerk of the Court for the Barry County Trail Court Family Dnnsion. 220 West Court St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 A failure to file said Answer to Complaint shall constitute a Default, and on the 14 day of April, 2000. a De­ fault will be entered; proofs for a Divorce and Judgment of Divorce will be submeed to the Court on 20th day of April. 2000 at 1:15 p.m. in the afternoon or as soon as thereafter as the mat­ ter may be heard IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a copy of this order shall be published once every week in the Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks, and Proof of Publication shall be filed in the Court James H. Fisher. Judge Drafted by: David M Koons Attorney at Law 214 N Broadway Hastngs. Ml 49058 1-616-948-9407 (3/9) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 2. 2000 - Page 15 Sanitary code revisions may save money by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Newly adopted environmental health code revisions are expected to save homeowners up io 90 percent of the design cost for a certain type of septic system drainbed. The primary revision to the code allows the Barry-Eaton District Health Department staff to design "Low-Dose Elevated Pres­ surized Drainbeds" for county septic sys­ tems at a significant savings to citizens. Barry County Commissioner Rod Goebel said. ‘The current sanitary code requires that these types of wastewater treatment sys­ tems be designed by either a professional engineer, a registered sanitarian or by a soil scientist in the private sector.” according to Director of Environmental Health James A. Rutherford. "The rationale for internalizing these de­ signs is to eliminate the lack of uniformity that we have been experiencing with the designs and also to reduce the design cost to the homeowner," Rutherford said in a letter to County Administrator Michael Brown. "Currently, most private sector designers are charging approximately $2,000 for the design of a system of this nature. By de­ signing these systems internally, the de­ sign cost will be reduced by about 80-90 percent," Rutherford said. Other changes in the code arc "basically housekeeping items pertaining to revised/replaced state codes, definition en­ hancements and enhancements to the Water Supply Program." he said. The sanitary code revisions were first ap­ proved in November by the Barry-Eaton District Board of Health and Feb. 15 by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Public hearings also were held, but no one from the public attended. The revisions be­ come effective 45 days after county board approval. The code hasn't been amended since 1994, said James Schnackenbcrg, who has been promoted to deputy health officer of the Health Department. He was previously the district's environmental health director. The *94 changes were for the purpose of authorizing the department to issue permits for new, alternative technology to be used for wastewater systems designed by private sector professionals, Schnackenberg said. "Since that time we have developed the expertise in-house to do the design work on one of the major alternative systems, the Elevated Pressure Mounting System. We would like to remove the requirement from the sanitary code that the design work be done by a consulting engineer and authorize the department to di the design work.. .." he told commissioners before the vote. "The savings, of course, is to the individual seeking the permit who does not have to go out and engage the services of a consulting engineer to do the design work for what is now a fairly standard system in this pan of the state." "We are fortunate to have Mr. Schnack­ enberg not only as a citizen of Barry County but also on our Health Board," County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said. "He’s well respected." In other recent business, the County Boatd: • Urged citizens to participate in the recent Walk for Warmth ever’. Bailey and his wife Debbie were among the group that slept in cardboard boxes on the Courthouse lawn recently to raise funds for the cause and help promote the event. The walk raises funds to help low in­ come, elderly and disabled residents stay warm during the winter. Sponsored by the Community Action Agency of South Cen­ tral Michigan, all of the Walk for Warmth funds raised in Barry County stay in the county. Last year's event yielded $11,000 and this year’s was the same. In a county board resolution, commis­ sioners said "the hardship on low income families is intensified by the severe impact of Michigan winter, causing limited re­ sources to be stretched and a disproportion­ ate share of income used to provide the simple necessity of a safe and warm home. "Federal and State resources intended to deal with these healing-related emergencies have declined dramatically or have been completely eliminated in recent years and continue to decline at an alarming rate, par­ ticularly for those people who fall outside the established welfare system," said the resolution, which was presented to Barry CAA Resource Manager Dorothy Clements. • Renewed a one-ycar lease between the county and the Hastings Area School Sys­ tem for the county-owned Alternative Edu­ cation building at 2550 Nashville Road. The rent is $ 1,020 per month. • Heard that County Administrator Michael Brown and his wife are the parents of a baby boy. • Heard that the new Barry County Tran­ sit services to transport people to and from Grand Rapids and Charlotte every weekday have a daily ridership of about eight for each route. "At this point we’re funded for the second year for both services. It may build within a two-year period. I hope that we fill a bus; we’ll see," said Transportation Manager Joseph A. Bleam. Every Wednesday a Transit bus is in Del­ ton to transport people for shopping trips, doctor's appointments, etc. to Hastings or within the Delton area. "It’s door to door service," Bleam said. "It's a good service. It's, just at this point, not being used (much). "Il's hard to get the word out," said Commissioner Sandy James. "We’d like to see the attendance go up." Stale and federal grant applications to hopefully benefit operating expenses and capital financial assistance for the County Transit program were approved by the County Board. Funds available for emergency food and shelter Local organizations who qualify are be­ ing urged to apply for a portion of $10,333 granted to Barry County for emergency food and shelter assistance. The grant was given by a national board consisting of representatives from the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Council of Jewish Federations, Catholic Charities USA, National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA, United Way of America and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which acts as chair of the board. United Way of America is providing the administrative staff and functioning as a fiscal agent for the grants The grant funds were appropri­ ated by the U.S. Legislature and given to the national board for distribution. The congressional appropriation was made to help expand the capacity off food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country. In Barry County, a board made up of rep­ resentatives from the Barry County Board of Commissioners, the Salvation Army, Barry County Red Cross, the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, Barry Community Foundation and Barry County United Way will determine bow the grant funds are to be distributed among the local service organizations that run emergency food and shelter programs. Under the terms of the grant, those cho­ sen to receive funds must be 1) Non-profit, 2) Have an accounting system and conduct an annual audit; 3) Practice non-discrimina­ tion; 4) Have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs; 5) Have a voluntary board if they are a private voluntary organization. Barry County has previously distributed federal emergency food and shelter funds to the Community Action Agency. Our Lady of Great Oaks Food Bank, United Methodist Church, Simmonds Williams America Legion, St. Ambrose Church, Nashville Assembly of God, Lakewood Community Council, the Episcopal Church of St. Francis of Assisi Food Ban.k and Barry County Veterans Affairs. Last year these agencies were responsible for providing 14,780 meals, assisting six with their rent or mortgage, and giving utilities assistance to 11. Requests for funding must sent to Barry County United Way by March 10, either by mail (Box 644. Hastings. MI. 49058) or by fax (616/945-4536). Further informa­ tion on the program may be obtained by contacting Barry County United Way at 616/945-4010. YOU ALWAYS PROTECT THE ONES YOU LOVE The security of life insurance, the smiles of your children, the help of your Farm Bureau Insurance agent. The best things in life are really pretty simple. Call today Mating w Future More Predctat* Larry Neil, CLU, CHr C flMBMJtflf bubemj The Board has to give its permission for the Transit to apply for the grants. With estimated expenses for fiscal year 2001 pegged at $459,382, the Transit is hoping to secure $216,202 in state grant funds and $72,580 in federal grant funds. Other revenues include an estimated $126,000 from fares and $44,600 from other sources. Bleam said he also hopes to get $407,000 in capital funds from several sources to expand the transit garage by 3,250 square feet for storage purposes and purchase related equipment. Bleam said he has been requesting expansion funds since 1991. He said he is seeking a new avenue for the funding this year. "We're also seeking $196,000 for two new buses to replace two current vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life...We're also requesting replacement computer equipment," he said. "We are requesting no county funds whatsoever." Hodler of Mortgage Foractoauro Sala THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECI A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dale Roach and Cindy Roach husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Flagstar Ban* FSB. Mort­ gagee, dated October 30,1098, and recorded on November 3. 19M in Uber 1020255. on Pago. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there • darned to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED NINETY-THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 67/100 dottars ($193,789.67). including inlerest at 9 250% per annum. Adjustable rate mortgage. Interest rale may change 10/1 of each year Under the power of sale contamad In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice « hereby given that said mort­ gage wfl be taredosad by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast- ■ mgs. Ml at 1 DO p.m., on April 13,2000. Said premises are situated in Township of Yan­ kee Springs Barry County, Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Lot 9 of Pine Wood Estates according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded In Uber 5 of Plats on Page 91. Barry County Records. The redemption period, shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 800.3041a. tn which eaUtw redemption pertM Shan be 30 days from the date of such safe Deled: March 2 2000 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: 248-593 1300 Trott & Troll. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. State 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Flo *200012244 Hawks (3/30) Nctica of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THW FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY B4FORMATON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd A Kopecski. a/k/a Todd Kopenski a single man (original mortgagors) to Prime Equity Access Cor­ poration, Mortgagee, dated March 29,1999, and recorded on April 5.1999 in Document 1027547, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was as­ signed by mesne assignments to the Bank of America, NA successor in interest by merger of Nationsbenc Mortgage Corporation, ae sseignse by an assignment dated July 1,1999. ehich was recorded on October 12. 1999, in Document 1036522, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there a claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND SIX HUN­ DRED FORTY-EIGHT AND 24/100 doiars ($62.64824), including interest at 6 875% per an­ num. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby giver that said mort­ gage wifi be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml al 1XX) p m. on March 16.2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRING”. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lol 78. VMey Park Shores No. 2. according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 62. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: February 3. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593 1360 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Fwms. Ml 48025 Fte #991214762 Hawks (3/2) Visit Us on the HET jadnews.com Ruby Cairns often delights young children with stories at area libraries during Dairy Story Hours. Ruby Cairns of Hastings wins award from UDIM Dairy Diplomats of Michigan has recog­ nized Ruby Cairns of Hastings for dedicat­ ing her life to helping others excel. On Feb. 24, Cairns received the Dairy Diplomat-Lifetime Achievement award for exceptional dedication to the dairy industry throughout her lifetime. The award is spon­ sored by United Dairy Industry of Michi­ gan (UDIM). In her community. Cairns is known for educating people of all ages as to the beneto crfdawy-prodMAeand the itself She explained many times that, “Milk is a nutrient-packed drink, full of much needed calcium, with a taste people love ” In addition, she is widely recognized for her volunteer work within many aspects of charitable community acts. Cairns has served as a Michigan Milk Producer’s Association Dairy Communica­ tor for many years. She has been instru­ mental in dairy promotion for over 30 years. Cairns has assumed a leadership role on a multitude of dairy promotion avenues, such as the yearly ‘Little Red Bam” seen at the Barry County Fair. Cairns lives in Hastings with her hus­ band, taWNMto'AmMjMlwgMtorm. UDIM is a member-driven association that conducts a total promotion program for Michigan produced milk and other Real dairy foods. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THB FIRM IS A DOT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nrtico of Mortgage Foractoauro Sate TW8 FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE 08TAM WILL BE USFD FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert A. Weener, an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis f/k/a Union Federal Savings Bank of tndianapote, Mortgagee, dated April 17, 1998, and recorded on May 8. 1998 in Document 1011689, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed Io be due al the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE THOU­ SAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHT AND 25/100 doGars ($139,306.25), including interest al 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 DO p m . on April 6. 2000. Said premises ars tituated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Begrinng at the intersection of West Laks Road and the North and South 1/4 line for the true place of beginning, thence South to the East and West 1/2 line; thence West 1320 feet more or less to the North and South 1/8 line; thence North 825 feet; thence East 572 test; thence South 495 feet; thence East 220 feet; thence North 495 feet; thence East 88 feet; thence North to center line at West Lake Road 495 feet; thence East along said line 440 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated February 24. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 Fte #200011805 Panthers (3/23) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David E. Pierce and Brenda L Pierce husband and wNs (original mortgagors) to Mid American National Bank & Trust Co.. Mortgagee, dated February 12. 1996, and recorded on Februwy 16,1996 in Lber 651, on Page 951, Barry County Records. Michi­ gan. and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Second National Bank f/k/a Trumbul Savings wid Loan Company, Assignee by an assignment dated July 1,1996, which was recorded on Octo­ ber 17, 1996, in Uber 675, on Page 753. Bony County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY-NINE ANO 87/100 doGars ($84.19987). inducing interest at 7.625% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sate of ths mort­ gaged premises, or some part at them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1 DO pm., on April 13.2000. Said premises are stuated in TOWNJHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, rd are described as: Lots 20. 21 and an undivided 1/4 interest in Lot 29. Streeters Resort, as recorded In Uber 2 of Plats, page 37. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: March 2. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593 1304 Trot! & Troll. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fte #200011894 Falcons (3/30) BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 2. 2000 COURT NEWS: The female sexual assault victim of David Earl Payne told the court Thursday that her heart feels numb after nearly four years of abuse. "I wake up afraidT she told Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher. "When I get in my car. 1 have to look in the back scat to make sure no one is there. I've had no free­ dom from the memories or the flashbacks. "Nothing can affect him. the way it has affected me." she said. Fisher told the victim that the prosecutor had recommended only a six month jail sentence for Payne in exchange for his guilty plea to the lesser charge of assault with intent to penetrate. He originally was charged with a 15-year felony - third degree criminal sexual con­ duct with an incapacitated victim. "If he goes to trial, he will get a lengthy prison sentence and it would require you to testify? Fisher explained. "Would you rather I follow the plea agreement or go to trial and have him go to prison?" "I want it to end now. today." was her tearful reply. Fisher ordered Payne to spend six months in the Barry County Jail and five years on probation. The 38-ycar-old Delton man was also or­ dered to pay $1,000 costs and to pay resti­ tution to the victim which will include her living expenses. He will not be permitted to be in the company of any minor under 16 years old unless an adult approved by the probation department is present. “She's (the victim) gotten no support whatsoever from her family, which sickens me," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava prior to sentencing. "I'm tired of seeing these cases with people like (the victim) not being able to stand up and say what's happened to them without being alienated." Kuzava said the victim came to court alone the last time a hearing was held on the case. "It's a sickening situation," she said. "I hope at some time he realizes the trauma he's caused her." According to defense attorney Carol Jones Dwyer. Payne's entire family was in­ criminated in his presentence report when the probation agent noted that incest "runs rampant in the family." "This statement is a gross disservice to his family," she said. "That suggests that they are all sexual deviants and incest runs rampant in the family." Dwyer revealed that Payne and his sister have had a sexual relationship in the past. "I've spoken with the sister who indi­ cates it was a mutual relationship during their younger lives," Dwyer said. "Incest yes, there is, but to say incest runs ram­ pant is inappropriate." The presentence report was changed to read that incest "existed" in the family. "This is a horrible, horrible thing that happened to (the victim,)" said Dwyer. "It should not happen to anyone - child or adult." Dwyer pointed out Payne did not deny what happened with the victim but he was very intoxicated when it occurred. "He has a history of drinking to the point of blackouts," she said. "It was ap­ parently without warning or memory that this happened on this occasion." Dwyer speculated that Payne has a "re­ pressed predilection" which "comes out un­ der the influence of alcohol." "His life is otherwise an example of ex­ ceptional citizenry," said Dwyer. "I'd like to tell (the victim) I'm very sorry," said Payne. "I think about her every day and I would hope she would forgive me." Fisher's voice shook as he spoke to Payne before handing down his sentence. "I don't consider you to be an outstand­ ing citizen," said Fisher sternly. "Outstand­ ing citizens don't drink 20 to 30 beers at a sitting, outstanding citizens don't have sex with their sister, outstanding citizens don't have sex with a 14-year-old when you are in your 20s, then date another 14-ycar-old who becomes pregnant with your child." Fisher added that Payne got get another high school girl pregnant in the past whom Payne said he eventually married. "Thai’s not the kind of history for a per­ son l*d call an outstanding citizen," said Fisher. "The punishment you deserve and the punishment you will get are two differ­ ent things. You deserve a lengthy prison sentence for what you've done to this young girl." Fisher said the only reason Payne was not tried on the original charges was be­ cause the victim did not want to testify. "If you come back in front of me on a probation violation. I'm going to put you where you belong." County Jail with credit for 119 days served on his conviction of being possession of a controlled substance and probation viola­ tion. "Obviously Mr. Woldhuis has not taken advantage of the opportunities that have been given to him," said Kuzava. "He tested positive for cocaine in an unsched­ uled test. I read his explanation with some amusement." Woldhuis was apparently tested after au­ thorities suspected that drugs might have been involved a car crash Woldhuis was in. Woldhuis told authorities when he tested positive that he had swallowed a small baggy to keep police from finding it during the crash investigation. "I believe he's been using it all along," said Kuzava, "and has managed not to get caught until the unscheduled test came up." "It doesn't matter whether you smoke it, swallow it or inject it, he understands, he can’t have it." said defense attorney Thomas Dutcher. "Your actions are far more important than what you say." said Fisher. "The prosecutor, the probation agent and I don't believe what you say. You are throwing away your life. You have a Io*, of potential you are throwing away." As part of his sentence, Woldhuis was ordered to participate in an inpatient, drug rehabilitation program called Alternative Directions or another called Project Rehab. • Harold Keith Richards, 43. of Kent­ wood, was scheduled to stand trial o.i one count of operating under the influence of alcohol causing death for 'he Oct. 3 crash which killed Joseph Bowers of Hastings. The two-day trial is scheduled foe May 1­ 2 in Barry County Circuit Court, starting at 8:30 a.m. • Gerald Oisten Jr., 33, of Shelbyville, was sentenced to 30 days in jail on his conviction of possession of marijuana, second offense, double penalty. An original charge of delivery and manu­ facture of marijuana was dismissed as part of the plea agreement He was also ordered to pay $2,000 fines and costs and to spend two years on proba­ tion. In other court business Thursday: • Robert Woldhuis, 23, of Clarksville was sentenced to eight months in the Barry POLICE BEAT: Man arrested for alleged knife assault NASHVILLE - A 24-year-old Nashville man who allegedly cut a woman between her index finger and her thumb with a kitchen knife during an altercation Sunday has been arrested for domestic violence, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Robert Frank Wolfe was at his Main Street home with the woman and a five-monthold child when the two adults began to argue over the telephone bill and an affair he allegedly had. Wolfe allegedly threw a planner at the woman which struck her in the head. She then allegedly bit Wolfe when he grabbed her by her arms. He then used the kitchen knife to cut the telephone cord and she was cut trying to take the knife away from Wolfe, police reported. Wolfe was arraigned on the charge in Barry County's 56 B District Court where a March 28 pretrial hearing was scheduled. He is free on $500 personal recognizance bond. E-mail threat nets school suspension WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - An email prank stating, "You will die" was taken * seriously by Lakewood High School administrators Feb. 23 who suspended a 16-yearold male student for three days as a result. The threat was received by a 15-year-old female student on a school computer, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. The suspect told authorities "it was just a joke," and that he thought it would be funny to get a reaction from her. Police will not seek charges against the boy because the victim did not want to pursue the case, said police. Cocaine residue found in vehicle HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - Troopers who stopped a :w on Campground Road Feb. 25 for equipment violations are seeking charges against the driver lor having cocaine residue and paraphernalia, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Upon a search of the vehicle, officers found a spoon under the center console of the car, along with a fingernail file, metal tubing and a "chore boy" (scouring pad) all containing suspected cocaine residue. The 26-year-old driver admitted to smoking a small amount of cocaine earlier in the evening. Charges are pending laboratory analysis of the residue. 'Wizard Smoke’ confiscated from car IRVING TOWNSHIP - A baggy of "Wizard Smoke" confiscated by police during a traffic stop Feb. 19 "may or may not" contain marijuana, but police intend to find out, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. 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When police arrived, he was unable to stand without assistance and while they were talking with Martz, he was allegedly "pointing and swiping* al Trooper Bard Martin's gun. The woman suffered a red and swollen eye as a result of being struck. Martz was arraigned on the felony charge and a March 8 pre-exam was scheduled in Barry County’s 56 B District Court. Irving man beaten with shovel 1 Jim < Hum un\ FISH FOR STOCKING: Gi­ ant Hybrid Bluegills. Rainbow Trout, Walleye. Largemoulh, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish. Perch, Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS* FISH FARM. 08988 35th St.. Gobies. Mi. 49055.. (616)428­ 2056 days. (6I6>*624<6215 eve­ WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - Police are investigating at least two incidents of thefts from semi-trucks parked at Innes Trucking on Saddlebag Lake Road. A TV, VCR and a CB radio were apparently taken from an unlocked truck between Feb. 12 and Feb. 14. And, on Feb. 21, another CB radio was reported missing from another unlocked truck parked in the lot on Feb. 19. "A number of trucks have been broken into." said Trooper Sandra Larsen. "Both of these incidents are believed to be related." the NET with up to the moment information on new items. Log on at... jadnews.com IRVING TOWNSHIP - A 41-year-old Hastings man and his 20-year-old accomplice face charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm lesj than murder for allegedly luring a man from his home and beating him with a shovel Feb. 20. According to the Barry County Sheriffs Department, the victim was at home with his wife when a man came to the door asking for assistance with a broken down vehicle. The victim drove himself and the stranger to the scene of the allegedly disabled car down the road from the home. As they drove up, the second suspect emerged from the car and stated he needed a jump start When the victim was in the process of getting jumper cables from the truck, the two men attacked him using a shovel from the victim’s vehicle. After the victim was knocked to the ground, the suspects kicked and punched him in the head, face and back, deputies reported. Charges are still pending against the two suspects. Counterfeit $100 bill turned in to police HASTINGS - An innocent citizen is out $100 and the counterfeit bill he received has been turned over to police after it was discovered to be fake by employees at Taco Bell, according to the Hastings City Police Department. Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said the restaurant has a policy to test every large bill passed using a special marker which turns color if the bill is fake. "The color determines whether it is false or real," said Leedy. "The individual who passed it was still in the store when we were called but he was oblivious to the problem. He had gotten it al a different restaurant that he works at" Local police are following up on the incident, but will likely turn the case and the bill over to the Grand Rapids office of the secret service. Probe reports drug possession at school HASTINGS - A Silent Observer tip has led to the suspension of a Hastings High School 15-year-old female student for possession of possible controlled substances, according to the Hastings City Police Department. The girl allegedly carried a film container to school containing a white powder. "Our investigation revealed that the powder was possibly prescription pills ground into a powder," said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. "The substance was sent to the Michigan State Police Crime Lab and charges are pending the results of that test" �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 2. 2000 - Page 17 Nashville driver airlifted after collision with trooper The driver of this vehicle is listed in fair condition at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids after he apparently turned left while being passed by a Michigan State Police car responding to a call. Trooper Brad Martin was treated for minor injuries and 'eleased after his cruiser collided with another car on M-79 near Devine Road Sunday n.ght. J-Ad Graphics News Service A 20-ycar-old Nashville motorist was airlifted to a Grand Rapids hospital Sunday evening after his car wa» struck by a Michigan State Police cruiser cn route to a report of a man with a knife in Nashville. According to a press release from the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Po­ lice, Trooper Brad Martin was using both lights and sirens as he traveled cast on M­ 79 just west of West Devine Road at 6:49 p.m. to back up another trooper in Nashville. As Martin was passing the second .ehi- clc, driver Matthew Rose of Nashville re­ portedly turned into a private drive into Martin's path. Rose was airlifted via Acromcd heli­ copter to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he is listed in fair condition. His passenger Jeffrey Clark Chase. 20. of Nashville, was taken to Pennock Hospi­ tal in Hastings, where he was treated and released. Martin also was treated and re­ leased. Investigators and emergency crews from Nashville and Hastings were on die scene for several hours after (he crash, which is still being probed by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers wish to remind the public to always keep an eye on their rear view mir­ rors while driving. “You arc supposed to look in your rear view mirror every time you make a left hand turn," noted Trooper Scott Sharrar. "You arc required to not only check oncom­ ing traffic but for overtaking traffic, too." According to the Michigan Vehicle Code, all cars on the road are required to yield to approaching emergency vehicles when lights and/or sirens are activated. "An emergency vehicle with lights and sirens >upercedes all traffic rules." said Trooper Sandra Larsen. "Everyone on the road should pull off to the right." The code also stipulates that the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle is not re­ lieved of the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of persons using the roadway. Troopers said they tend to travel from 80 to 100 miles per hour when on an emer­ gency response or attempt to stop a speed­ ing motorist and that drivers are always more likely to see the flashing lights be­ fore they hear the sirens. Pamela Kay Nutter died Tuesday of an apparent illness after driving her car into a ditch just 180 *eet from her home. Here. Barry County Sheriff's Deputy Ted DeMott investigates the incident. Tries Woman dies while trying to get help J-Ad Graphics News Service A 46-ycar-old Orangeville Township woman died Tuesday from an apparent ill­ ness after attempting to seek medical atten­ tion on her own. according to the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Pamela K. Nutter was found unrespon­ sive in the roadway near where she had driven her car into a ditch just ISO feet from her driveway on Lewis Road near Lindsey Road at about 2:15 p.m. Deputy Ted DeMott said Nutter had called her son at another residence to say she was not feeling well and would be leav­ ing to seek medical attention. The son became alarmed and immediately drove to his mother's home where he found her car in the ditch. "Central Dispatch received a call of a car in the ditch with a female occupant out and on the ground." stated DeMott. "Or­ angeville First Responders and Wayland Ambulance responded and found an unre­ sponsive female m the roadway." DeMott said life saving efforts were ini­ tiated and she was taken to Pennock Hospi­ tal in Hastings. "Efforts to revive her failed and she was pronounced dead," he said. "She possibly died of illness unrelated to the (car) acci­ dent. 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Prowoznik admitted to Judge James Fisher Thursday to having "a minute amount" of cocaine in his apartment above the restaurant "You knew it was present?" asked Fisher. "Yes. your honor." said Prowoznik dur­ ing a pretrial hearing on the charges. Prowoznik was originally arrested June 14. 1999. after Hastings City Police Offi­ cers. a Michigan State Police Trooper and Barry County Sheriffs Deputies executed a search warrant on his apartment Officers reportedly found a plastic baggie containing a "rock" of cocaine inside a gold colored ’cannon’ in Prowoznik’s bedroom, as well as other baggies, which contained less than 50 grams of cocaine Prowoznik was al<o accused of giving a SIO amount of cocaine to a woman w ho was visiting the apartment with at least three other people that day. According to a preliminary examination transcript, the case began when Hastings City Police Sgt. Jeff Pratt allegedly wit­ nessed a fight outside the restaurant. Pratt testified he was in his office across the street when he saw Prowoznik slap the 29-year-old woman. Alicia FreudenburgPotts. while try ing to break up a fight be­ tween her and another woman After Pratt and officers Jun Lee and Kick Argo intervened by arresting Prowoznik for assault, they allegedly found a crack pipe and cocaine in the woman’s purse Potts allegedly told Pratt that she had been smoking crack, marijuana and drink mg with Prowoznik and the other guests "all over the apartment, all day.” Two hours after lodging Prowoznik in jail, the search warrant was executed on the apartment, in which the drugs, a 16 gauge shotgun, a safe and several plastic pipes and paraphernalia were found Defense attorney Jim Gouloozc. how­ ever. maintains that according to the wom­ an’s testimony, most of the cocaine was taken to the apartment by herself and the other guests Potts testified that Prowoznik only gave her cocaine from his pocket after she ran out. Gouloozc has accused the police depart­ ment of misconduct while investigating the case, claiming that material evidence and witnesses were "uninvestigated." ’Tin really, really concerned about the police conduct here." he said to Judge GaryHolman during the Dec. 2 hearing. "This has really become a hatchet job on Mr Prowoznik and I'd like the court to take that into consideration." According to Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. the police did provide enough evidence to support the charges. ’’With respect to and also addressing the maintaining a drug house, that is a place (the witness) knows she can get drugs; at least she can bring her own and use them there." said Kuzava. "that (Prowoznik) did provide her with drugs at the time she was there, that that was approximately a $10 rock of crack cocaine which would be less than 50 grams, that she’s been there on a number of occasions has used drug on a number of occasions." Prowoznik had maintained his innocence even after being bound over to Circuit Court and was scheduled to stand trial on the charges earlier this week before accept­ ing the plea agreement last Thursday. He originally was charged last June after the search, but those charges were dis­ missed without prejudice in July after one w itness could not be located. The charges were then reinstated and led to his guilty plea last week. Justin VanAlstinc and Eric Goris also tallied double digits for Valley with 15 and 13 markers VanAlstinc scored 7 of his 15 points in the first quarter, while Goris scored 7 points in the fourth quarter (making 3-of-4 from the charity stripe) and 6 points in the second quarter. VanAlstinc and Goris also stood tall on the glass, both pulling down 10 rebounds. "We had pretty solid play out of our post players,” Booher said. "Still, we need to box out and rebound." The game was tied 17-17 after the opening eight minutes and 32-32 at the half. 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Thor­ napple Township, Freeport and Woodland firefighters. Doris Dominguez was home with her two grandchildren when she discovered the house was burning at about 2:15 p.m., she said. Dominguez called 911 and evacuated the home. Her husband, Jose, joined her at the scene later and watched while firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze. A neighbor who said he saw the fire just as the house began to bum also called 911. The only casualty was the couple's cat. said Dominguez. No other injuries were re­ ported. According to the Hastings BIRCH Fire Department, the fire is believed to have started in a shed before spreading to the house at 4648 Buehler Road near Wing Road. The cause is still unknown but firefight­ ers do not believe it was of suspicious ori­ gin. said driver Dennis Bassett of Hastings. His department was at the scene for more than five hours, he said. Approximate loss to the home and con­ tents was S70.000. said Bassett. The lost shed and its contents was worth about $5,000. by Mary McDonough Staff Writer State Rep. Terry Geiger (R-Lake Odessa) may be downplaying the likelihood that in the year 2002 he will run for a state senate seat now occupied by Joanne Emmons. But Geiger already has collected $66,690 in campaign contributions for his senate run, and has a balance of $52,400 left in contributions to his "Geiger for State Rep­ resentative" Committee, all of which can be transferred to the senate campaign com­ mittee, he said. Of the $66,690 in the senate campaign committee, Geiger has already spent $9,372 of the cash contributions, primarily to pay the expenses of fund-raisers held in such places as the Detroit Renaissance Club in the Detroit Renaissance Center, the University Club in Grand Rapids, and Railsidc Country Club in Byron Center. The 23rd District docs not include Grand Rapids. Byron Center or Detroit. It covers Mecosta, Isabella, Montcalm, Ionia and Barry counties. Some of the cities within <he district include Big Rapids, Mount Pleasant, Greenville. Belding, Ionia and Hastings. At Hastings High School Feb. 25. Geiger told high school seniors that even though he's given "serious thought" to running for Emmons' 23rd District seat (which encompasses all of Barry County), he has not made up his mind yet if he will do so. Geiger was asked by the students if he was going to run for another elective office because his term as a representative is over Dec. 31. Due to legislation limiting the number of terms state senators and repre­ sentatives may serve, Geiger cannot run for representative in the 87th District again. Term limits likewise will not allow Em­ mons to run again in the 23rd District after her term expires in 2002. Geiger told students that he will "think more next year” about whether he will run for Emmons’ senate scat. He also told stu­ dents he thought the issue of campaign fi­ nance reform — something that John Mc­ Cain has been championing in his quest for the presidency — was a "shallow issue.” He doesn't pay attention to what lobbyists want him to do politically, he said. ”1 use them for information." However, he said, "PAC money is a very difficult issue." Geiger said students could get a look at all of his campaign contributions and ex­ penditures by visiting the Michigan Secre­ tary of Slate web page, which connects In­ ternet users to state campaign finance doc­ uments (www.sos.statemi.us). Had students visited the web site, they would have discovered that getting to Geiger’s campaign finance reports requires jumping through several hoops (sec related story). Once the reports are accessed, stu­ dents would have discovered that PAC money (money from political action com­ mittees) is very much a part of Geiger's planned senate bid. They would also dis­ cover they will have to download a docu­ ment called "Initials and Hard-to-Find See GEIGER, continued page 3 COA users aging, services expanding by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor When Tammy Pennington became exec­ utive director of the Barry County Com­ mission on Aging (COA) 13 years ago. most of agency's clients wen in the 60 to 75 age category. "The 85+ group was almost nothing." at that time, Pennington told the County Board of Commissioners last week. Today, 188 people who are 85 and older are receiving services. The 75- to 84-year-old population in the county continues to grow and receives more COA services than any other age group, she said. In the 75-84 category. 392 people used COA services last year, and from ages 65 to 74. there are 326 people who arc COA clients. The smallest user group is the 60- to 64-year-old bracket, with 91. An "unduplicated count" of COA recipi­ ents shows that there were 1.017 county seniors who received services in the past year. Of that number. 337 are frail and handicapped people. 268 live alone and 140 had economic need. Ten were counted as minorities. "A majority (657) of the people receiv­ ing services are women." Pennington said "Women live longer, and I won t editorial­ ize beyond that." she said with a smile, and then added. "Sometimes they are more apt to ask for help." I Providing home and community-based services to help older adults enjoy indepen­ dence, dignity and purpose in their own homes is the COA's mission. Services are available on a donation basis to county residents who are age 60 and over, and for families caring for older adults. There are approximately 8.000 se­ niors in the county. Every township in the county was served by one or more COA programs last year. Pennington said. County Commissioner John Barnett said the COA's annual report shows that the city of Hastings is benefiting the most from COA services. "I believe that's mainly because of the population center being here . I think ev­ eryone is benefiting... The city residents arc using it more often." Pennington said. The COA provided 3.155 hours of per­ sonal care to seniors during its last fiscal year (Oct. 1. 1998 to Sept. 30, 1999), 2.664 hours of housekeeping services. 1.421 hours of respite care. 814 hours of chore service (minor home repairs, mainte­ nance. etc ). 159 hours of case assessments and 1.027 hours of case coordination. Per­ sonal care involves assistance with activi­ ties of daily living such as bathing and dressing. Meals on Wheels has been an important See COA USERS continued page 2 New Miss Delton reigns... Amy Ferriell. 16, who is pictured here, has been selected to reign as Miss Delton 2000. She was chosen from a field of seven candidates at a public pageant last week. The daughter of Rochelle and Joseph Ferriell, Amy is a junior at Delton Kellogg High School. LeAnn Huisman. 17 year old daughter of Steve and Terri Huisman, is the Alternate Miss Delton. Serving on the court with them are Amanda Hammond, Bethany Jones and Amanda Worm. Miss Delton and her court will reign for a year and participate in monthly community service projects. They also preside over the Delton Founders Weekend celebration, Aug. 11-12, and serve as com­ munity ambassadors. 1 �Page 2 - The Hastings Bannei - Thursday. March 9. 2000 COA users ‘aging,’ services expanding...continued from page 1 COA program for many years, and last year drivers delivered 43,351 meals to the homes of 248 county seniors who arc housebound and need assistance to stay at home. Those arc citizens who may be cop­ ing with arthritis, ALS, dementia, conges­ tive heart failure, temporary injuries and illnesses and other problems. One of the biggest changes in the home delivered meals program during the past five years has been the addition of liquid meals for seniors who need them, Penning­ ton said. "Now we're able to provide, through doc­ tors' prescriptions, liquid supplements of name brands you would recognize... and we'll deliver it to their home and then they can make a donation toward the cost of that liquid meal." she said The home delivered meals program is be­ coming "much more rehabilitative in na­ ture," Pennington told the board. "It used to be once on home delivered meals, you were on home delivered meals until you went into a nursing home or passed away. That's really not the case so much any more. People arc coming out of nursing homes, going onto Meals on Wheels and staying on for 8 to 12 months and then getting well enough to fix their own meals again. So there's a lol more movement within the program than there ever used to be," she said. Hot noon and cold meals are delivered five days a week to homebound seniors who are also given frozen meals for week­ ends and holidays. The suggested donation is $1.50 per meal. There hasn't been a waiting list for the Meals on Wheels program in recent years, Pennington said. "We have been able to meet all the needs " ""he Meals on Wheels program is primar­ ily funded with federal and slate funding, she said. Client donations, funds from an annual walkalhon, county millage desig­ nated for the COA and United States De­ partment of Agriculture reimbursements also help the cause. On the subject of food, 331 people were served 9,771 hot meals at the COA’s four Friendship Centers, located in Hastings, Delton, Nashville and Woodland. The cen­ ters also provide seniors with social activi- "A majority (567) of the people receiving services are women. Women live longer, and I won't editorialize beyond that. Sometimes they are more apt to ask for help." COA director. Tammy Penntagtoei marily outside lhe county, Pennington said. Two hundred twenty-eight trips were provided during the last fiscal year. More volunteers arc needed. A "comprehensive snapshot" of COA ac­ tivities during the past year is the way Pennington described the annual report. Those activities included the COA's Kin­ ship Care program, which began in 1996 as a resource for grandparents raising grand­ children and now has broadened its services to any household in the county that has a minor child being raised by a relative who is not the child's parent. Seventy-eight families are currently participating. Other COA community services and out­ reach programs .nclude Legal Aid Bureau services, tax preparation assistance, an Alzheimer's Support Group, an emergency prescription program, a hospital equipment lending program, free hearing testing, fool clinics, free blood pressure checks, Medi- ties such as crafts, bingo, music, puzzles and listening to guest speakers. The newest COA program is a volunteer transportation service to transport seniors to medical appointments and services pri­ Grand marshal nominees sought The public is being invited to sub­ mit nominations of candidates to be Delton's grand marshal of the commu­ nity's Founders Weekend celebration in August. Prospective candidates could be a man. woman or a husband and wife. Candidates s'KNild be someone who has contributed to the improvement and well being of the Delton area community, said Gary Buckland, who chairs the search committee. Selection of the grand marshal is made by the committee, comprised of former Delton grand marshals. Nominations may be made by writ­ ing a short letter about the reason why the perxm(s) should be selected grand marshal. Letters should be sent to Gary Buck­ land. Box 100, Delton. Mich. 49046. 4 dr.. fully loaded, maroon, 19.000 miles, sale prke 4 dr, V-6, alum wheels, loaded. 31,000 miles 4 dr, fully loaded. 3800 V-6. 32.000 miles, great buy at 2 dr., fully loaded. 1 owner trade-in. bright red 2 dr. A/C. Uh. cruise. CD. 1 owner trade-in. extra dean 2WD. lariat. V-8. auto, leather, fully loaded. 1 owner . 4x4, 350 V-8. auto, A/C, cruise, tilt, fiberglass cap, 30,000 miles 1990 CHEVY EXT. CAB 4x4. 350 V-8. auto, A/C. cruise, tilt. 51,000 miles 1990 FORD 1/2 TON XLT 2WD, V-8, auto, fully leaded, local trade-in. red & silver 4x4, shortbox. 5.7 V-8, auto, leather, fiberglass cap, 1 owner trade-in, bright red fully loaded. 4x4, 350, auto, loaded, cap. red A silver, 1 owner trade-in 1996 CHEVY S-1O PICKUP 'Leprechaun' contest slated The Hastings Jaycees* annual "Cutest Little Leprechaun" baby con­ test will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Fri­ day, March 17. and from 10 a.m. to 5 pan. Saturday. March 18. at Kmart The contest is for children ages 2 and under and entry fee is $10. All money raised from the contest win be given to the Juvenile Diabetes Associ­ ation. A photo of the child, personal in­ formation and the entry fee must be sent to Susan Moms. P.O. Box 326. Nashville, 49073 by Friday. March 10. Each child's photo will be placed on a canister, into which the public can put donations tn order to vote. The top three places will win prizes from White's Photography, MainStreet Sav­ ings Bank and Kmart. For more information, cal! Morris at (517)852-1897. 4.3 V-6, auto, 1 ow.ier, bright red . CASAs for Kids* needed In county 4.3 V-6. auto, tilt, cruise. 56,000 miles, 1 owner, sharp! 1995 CMC EXT. CAB 4x4, short box. 350 V-8. auto, loaded, 72,000 miles, local trade-in 1994 CHEVY 5-10 LS 4 cyl, stick, cruise, tilt 50,000 miles 1999 CMC YUKON SLT Leather, loaded, rear A/C. dark blue - TRUCKS 1999 CHEVY EXT. CAB LT 4x4. leather, fully loaded, fiberglass tap. 22.000 miles, pewter, great buy avBBn" 1999 CHEVY V2 TON LONG BOX 4x4. 5300 V-8. auto, fully loaded. 21,000 miles. 1 owner 632 E. Main St. Caledonia < 1EU 891-2220 or 891-8104^ www.seifchev. com Cutest pet contest set The Hastings chapter of the Jaycees will have its annual "Cutest Pet" con­ test Much 13-17 at the MainStreet Savings Bank. The contest will be for all boose pete, including cats. dogs, birds, etc. Entry fee is $10. Those who plan to enter a pet should include a photo eed personal in- . formation to Susan Morris, P.O. Box 326. Nashville 49073 by Wednesday, March 8. The pet's photos wiU be pieced in canisters, and those who want to vote must place donation inside them. Prizes wiU be from HAH Feed. Pet World and V al-MarL For more information, call Morris nt. (517)852-1897. Broadway tunes to be performed Nine local singers will perform a se­ lection of tunes from Brondway nmricals Saturday night and Sunday after­ noon, March 11 and 12, at the LeesonSharpe Hall. First Presbyterian Church, Hastings. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens. They may be purchased from any of the performera, from King's Electronics and Ap­ pliances. or by calling 948-2554. Songs will be perforated from such musicals as "Rent," "Fiddler oo the Roof," "South Pacific," "Smokey Joe's Cafe," "Jekyll aad Hyde." "Gigi," -Fiddler on the Roof," "Crazy far You," "Beauty aad the Beast." "Little Johnny Jones," "Oliver" and "Fuany Giri." The singers will include Brel end Becky Hoxwotth. Doug Acker. Paula Allerding, Peg Hemcriing, Nathan Robbe, Gary Robbe. Kathryn Mix aad Shelly Dickinson. Proceeds will go to the Thomappie Ans Council's Youth Theatre Guild. County. CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) look out for the best inter­ ests of abused/neglected children when The Hastings High School Alumni Association is seeking nominations for "Distinguished Alumnus of the parents or adoption. CASAs come from all walks of life and work alongside attorneys and so­ cial workers and may be the only con­ sistent adult a child has contact with during a case. New volunteers will participate in 35 hours of training. The first training session is 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 14. Training will continue to be held two evenings a week (on Tuesdays and Thursdays) for three weeks and on two Saturdays (March 18 and 25) at the Family Independence Agency building in Hastings. For more information or to volun­ teer to be a prospective CASA, call Dr. Joel Milgram, executive director of the non-profit CASA organization in Barry and Eaton counties, as soon as possible at 948-3213. I Barry County Democrat, will vote in their presidential caucus at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, at Thomas Jeffer­ son Hall, comer of Green and Jeffenon streets in Hastings. Registration will be at 10 a.m. and lhe voting will start an hour later. The two mein candidates will be Albert Gore and Bill Bradley. The caucus will cover the Second, Third end Seventh Congressional Dis­ tricts. Alumnus of Year nominees sought these children find a safe, permanent home where they can thrive. CASAs recommend to the judge what’s best for a child's future — reunification with 8 pass, fully loaded. LS trim. 17,000 miles, great buy at Pennington encourages people who know of seniors "who need a little help" to call the COA at 948-4856. Volunteers are needed for the "CASA for Kids" program in Barry they are in court. A CASA volunteer’s voice can help Fully loaded, 1 owner. 66.000 miles, extra clean resources and to earn extra funding for the COA. TIk card project was started by Eagle Scout Jason Bailey of Hastings and usually generates $ 1,200 to $ 1,400 a year after the cost of materials, such as envelopes, Pen­ nington said. She praised lhe community donations and support the COA receives, and said ev­ erything from door prizes to free or low cost services and donated goods have been provided. The COA has headquarters in Hastings and was established nearly 26 years ago. Dem Caucus is March 11 News Briefs: 4x4. V-8. Stick, alum wheels, much more. 30.000 miles care/Medicaid assistance and more. On the lighter side, the COA offers spe­ cial events and trips and participation in a country line dancing group, an author’s group and a volunteer group that makes re­ cycled greeting cards to be good stewards of Year." The award wi 11 be presented Saturday evening, June 10, at the annual Alumni Banquet at the high school cafeteria. Nominations must be in writing and should contain biographical informa­ tion and the reasons why the individual is being nominated. The reasons should include personal character. *ccomplishmcnts, vocational honors and awards, community service, member­ ships in organizations and any ocher helpful information. The deadline for submitting nomina­ tions is April 1. Alumni Board mem­ bers will consider new nominations as well as several others held over from previous yean. Nominations should be mailed to Donna (Bauhelder) Kinney. 415 North Taffee Drive, Hastings, Mich. 49058. Tickets for the banquet are $9 per person. They will be available from May 1 through June 7. For more information, call 945­ 3429 or 945-3429. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 9. 2000 ■ Page 3 Enthusiasts present ‘Rails to Trails’ case at First Friday by David T. Young Editor Members oi lhe Paul Henry Thomapple Trail Association have a dream — convert­ ing the abandoned Penn Central Railroad bed into a recreational trail and having it run uninterrupted from Grand Rapids to Vermontville. Their “rail* to trails" plan is nothing new or unique, it’s just a part of much larger campaign to create non-motorized trails for walkers, skateboarders and bicy­ clers in communities all across the state and the country There now are about a thousand of them in the United States. Their vision isn't shared by everyone, however. Rick Moore and Roger Vilmont, two representatives of lhe local Trail Associa­ tion. made the First Friday presentation lafa week in the face of opposition from at least two audience members, Rutland Township Treasurer Blanche Munjoy and Hastings Township Treasurer Diana Phillips. Munjoy charged the two with telling lies About the trails campaign and Phillips said opening the old railbeds to recreational use causes an increase in litter. "Why is there litter?" Phillips asked Vilmont. He replied. "There is litter on lhe roads, too." Her angry response was, "But Fm talking about the trails’” Munjoy told about a woman who drops in at the trail near her property in Rutland Township and has her dog defecate. "It’s the only reason she uses the trail," Munjoy said. She later added, "You people have stood up here and lied." Munjoy and the Trail Association have gone to court over the matter in the past. Paul Henry Thomapple Trail enthusiasts Roger Vilmont (left) and Rick Moore (center) talk with Steve Meering. a Hastings High School alternative education instructor, about their dream of an uninterrupted trail front Grand Rapids to Vermontville. * and lhe association has prevailed Proponents say a recreational trail would be wonderful for families, for physical fit­ ness and it would give young people a bel­ ter place to skateboard than downtown on the streets. They say lhe trails could be an attraction for tourism and would contribute to the quality of life. Opponents have said the recreational trails would bring extra litter, public safety problems from users who might do damage and make too much noise and they could lead to more crime problems. Though there have been civil actions taken by neighboring residents to try to stop trails from coming through areas near their properties, the association hasn’t lost a court case yet. Moore saki the criticisms about safety on the trail are ill founded. "We make sure it s fenced where it needs to he." he said. "We recruit local people to help clear and maintain the trail... You're never really out of sight from someone else." He later added. "YquYd200 times mor, likely to be assaulted in your own home than on the trails." _ The two trail cnthusiqais gave a ^6ef history of how the rails to trails program came to be, noting that Penn Central aban­ doned the railroad, and then Craig Patterson purchased the properties and gave them to local trail associations. One place the trail now operates is through the village of Middleville south 5.25 miles through Rutland Township past lhe Whispering Waters campground on the Thomapple River. The city of Hastings owns its Thomapple River areas, but plans to have a River Walk in the future that would connect with trails to the north and south. Vilmont owns the campground, but says his interest in the trail is not Financial be­ cause his place is full most weekends any­ way. He said two school districts, Caledonia and Kentwood, already arc involved in help­ ing with trail and Maple Valley soon may do the same. Both stressed that the trail is non-motorized, that cars, trucks, all-terrain vehicles, dirt bikes and snowmobiles will be prohib­ ited. Whenever those rules are violated, neighboring residents need to call authori­ ties, just as they should do if a crime was being committed iD the neighborhood However, the trails need to be open to ambulances and other public safety vehi­ cles. The trail also is not for use by horses, they said. "Can we stop everyone who abuses it (the trail)?” No, just like we can't slop the a rude neighbor, there isn’t much you can do." When someone suggested putting trash receptacles aiong the trail, Moore and Vil­ mont said that had been tried, but the De­ partment of Natural Resources pulled them because too many people were using them as a place to dump their refuse. "We live in a society today that’s not taking responsibility for itself," Vilmont said. Citizen Bob Dwyer commented, "W’c don’t have much experience with non-mo­ torized transportation in this country," not­ ing that in Europe many people don’t own cars and depend on bicycles and their own feet to get from one place to another. About America’s littering problems, he said, "We have to leam to understand lite rule that you leave nothing behind and take nothing with you... We have to learn to be more respectful." He added, "I’m more irritated with the morons with loud amplifiers that rattle the china than with a dog dumping on my lawn." Vilmont said trails have shown a good track record in places where they have been welcomed before. "People with $500,000 homes arc em­ bracing the idea and they're encouraging people to use the trails." Steve Meering. who works with the al­ ternative education program at Hastings High School, said he has found that busi­ lady who brings her dog to Blanche’s prop­ erty," Vilmont said. "Dogs dump in resi­ dents* yards all the time." ness men and women use the trails to go to work because these days, with the S-curve traffic problems, it’s faster. Moore said, "The trail makes it easier for people to go for a walk. It’s a perfect op­ portunity for us to work together to protect Ibis national asset, trip maintain the qual­ ity of the river. "I hope this trail will be a legacy for the community." As far as litter, Barry County roadsides have pl^pty, bu| no one wants to suggest the highways be done away with, Vilmont ,«luaU. "We didn’t create this trail for dog poop." he said. "There are avenues, but if you have Planning experts to speak on M-37 corridor April *X'S. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Two planning experts are scheduled to make presentations on the M-37 corridor at the aJI-day OUR-Land conference Saturday, April 15. I The two jpetJcers, Bradley Strader and ( Mdre Mse'anbiri. wH* «pe^ darrag wurk- shor»« at three different times. Officials from the Michigan Department of Trans­ portation also will be present (OUR-Land is an acronym for Our Ulti­ mate Resource-Land) Strader is a professional consultant who has prepared more than 20 corridor plans. He will explain the steps involved in plan­ ning M-37. Strader specializes in compre­ hensive planning, zoning, public involve­ ment transportation planning, and training seminars. Strader has prepared access management and private road standards for more than a dozen communities, and has directed the preparation of transportation plans for metropolitan areas, counties, cities, town­ ships and villages. He has been involved with many road­ way alignment studies, public and private parking studies. He has prepared site and architectural de­ sign manuals and developed capital im­ provement programs. Strader has provided on-going planning and zoning consultation for numerous communities throughout Michigan. He has presented over 80 semi­ nars on a wide variety of planning, zoning and transportatior. projects, and is a regular instructor for MSPO, MML and MTA. The 1999 M-37 Study, will be presented by Michalski, a professional consultant in the area of economic development. He will share recommendations from the May, 1999 study of the M-37 corridor. Michalski built a successful career in leading economic development organiza­ tions in five states resulting in retaining 10,000 jobs and generating an additional 7,000. He is the founder of MCS Strategies, which provides site selection services, for­ eign trad, zone projects, general economic development and strategic planning services for a wide variety of public and private clients. The company has a national reputa­ tion for developing and promoting regional development programs that have created thousands of new jobs and increased prof­ itability for many companies. Last year, the the OUR-Land Committee organized a symposium on regional growth, land use and resource issues, and this year's conference will expand on the information provided in that event. More invitations than last year. 35, are being mailed to land owners in Barry County by the OUR Land Committee. The land use conference is planned at Delton High School from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The morning program will consist of re­ ports from four action groups that have been working within Barry County for lhe Iasi seven months. They will make action recommendations in the following areas: •Open space preservation. • Planning and zoning. • Infrastructure: roads and sewers • Surface and ground water quality. Following these brief reports, Steve Langworthy will address lhe conference on the importance of a comprehensive county plan. Langworthy is regarded as an expert in the field of zoning. He has conducted doamsxrf nrwagarminsn and training pro-; grams for 1oC4l government, the Michigan Township Association. Michigan Munici­ pal League, and the Michigan Association of Planning Officials. Langworthy works within the consultant firm of LSL Plan­ ning (formerly Langworthy LeBlanc, which he co-founded). Following a box lunch, which is in­ cluded in the $15 conference fee, there will be eight concurrent workshops from 1 to 4 p.m. Ail eight will be repeated three times to allow each attendee to visit three differ­ ent workshops. Topics are: •Land Conservation Options, presented by Renee Kivikko, executive director and Man McDonough, land production coordi­ nator of the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy. They will explore a variety of land protection methods and potential tax advantages. •Purchase of Development Rights and PAI 16, offered by Richard Harlow, super­ intendent of DNR Real Estate Division, who explains PDRs and PAI 16. • M-37 Corridor Planning, presented by Brad Strader, a professional consultant. He will explain the steps involved in planning M-37. M-DOT representatives will be pre­ sent. • The 1999 M-37 Study, presented by Mike Michalski, profeifional consultant will share recommendations from the May. 1999 study of the M-37 corridor, paid for by lhe Right Place of Grand Raglids and Battle Creek Unlimited. M-DOT will have PnxxJ the crel county. _ . • Open Space Deveio/pnaMKipminf in Barry County collaboratively offered by Rebecca Harvey, a private consultant and Barry County Director of Planning and Zoning Jim McManus and DavidiShinavier, GIS/IS coordinator. They will de­ scribe the process for creating an open space development while maximizing value and natural land features. •Watershed Management, Planning and Implementation .Tony Groves, Director of Progressive Water Resources Group will discuss the "how to" of watershed man­ agement with real life examples. •Water Quality in Barry County, pre­ sented by Don Lehman. MSU Extension ground water quality expert, who will dis­ cuss programs to protect water quality in Barry County. The conference is sponsored by Barry County Conservation District, Barry County Futuring Committee, Four Town­ ships Water Resources Council. Barry Community Foundation and Barry County Fann Bureau. Any one interested in being a member of the committee or an action group should call 945-9866. Community Lenten luncheons start today The annua! community Lenten lun­ cheons and worship services in Hastings start today (March 9) and continue each Thursday through April 13. St. Rose of Lima is the host church this year and everyone is welcome to attend. Lunch (with a cost of a free-will donation) begins at noon in the St. Rose Church hall (lower level), followed by a prayer service al 12:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Sponsored each year by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, this commu­ nity gathering is an opportunity for infor­ mal fellowship and worship with area Christians from various denominations "The Lenten Challenge of Paul and Luke" is the theme of this year's Lenten se­ ries. Topics and speakers dunng lhe six-week series are: • March 9 - "lhe Pharisee and Tax Col­ lector," (Luke 18: 9-14), by the Rev DeAnn Dobbs, pastor of Country Chapel United Methodist Church tn Dowling. • March 16 - "Saved through faith, not your own doing." (Ephesians 2: 4-10). by Deacon Al Patrick of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Br.tle Creek. • March - "Take up your cross each day and follow me." (Luke 9: 22-25), by the Rev. Ben Herring of woodgrove Parish. Woodland. • March 30 - "To know Christ and lhe power of his resurrection." (Philippians 3: 8-14), by Sister Betsy Meagher. Spiritual­ ity Programs at Nazareth Center. Kalama­ zoo. * • April 6 - "We proclaim Christ cruci­ fied," (I Corinthians 1: 22-25), by Fr. Charles Homeyer of Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Kentwood. • April 13 - "Once you were darkness, now you are light," (Ephesians 5: 8-14), by the Rev. Stephen Wright of Hastings, director of David’s House in Grand Rapids. Father Chuck Fischer, pastor of St. Rose, is the worship leader of the series. St. Rose Church is located at 805 S. Jef­ ferson St. Visit Us on the NET jadnewsxom Celebrating Reading Month Anne Price's Thursday developmental kindergarten students and Barry County B-4 program children last week stopped in at Bosley Pharmacy to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Suess and the start of March Is Reading Month. The kids and teachers were taking up the Bosley challenge to read at the pharmacy to win a prize. GEIGER, continued from page 1 Committees" in order to figure out some of the PACs listed as donating to Geiger’s senate campaign committee. Even then, some of the PACs aren't listed in the 1996 PAC committee document, such as the "CMH" PAC of Lansing that donated $2,500 to the "Committee to Elect Geiger"(to the state senate) this past April 16. On April 14, 1999, according to Geiger's campaign finance statement, a fund-raising dinner was held at the Landmark Inn in Marquette for the Committee to Elect Geiger. Some 26 contributions were listed as being made to lhe Gieger committee April 16, two days after the dinner fund­ raiser. Many of those contributions were from people in Marquette, including the medical chief of staff at Marquette General Hospital, the CEO at the same hospital, two vice presidents at Northern Michigan University, the president of the LS&I Rail­ road in Marquette, and the president of North Country Bank in Marquette. Altogether, the campaign committee statement for the year 2000 lists nine fund­ raising events held for the Geiger senate campaign committee. They include lhe aforementioned dinner in Marquette, a lun­ cheon at the Park Club in Kalamazoo, a re­ ception at Duba’s in Grand Rapids, a recep­ tion at the University Club in Grand Rapids, a reception at the Gary residence in Lake Odessa, a reception at Ideation in Ann Arbor, a reception at lhe Detroit Renais­ sance Club, a golf outing at Mulberry Fore in Nashville, and a reception at Railside Country Club in Byron Center. On Wednesday Geiger said that altogether there were 59 contributions from PACs to his senate campaign committee listed in the 2000 report and 197 contributions from individuals. Some $28,000 in donations were from PACs. he said. Some of those PACs include: Amerilech Plus PAC, Health Care Association of Michigan PAC, Friends of Northern Michigan University PAC» School Al­ liance Political Action PAC, Ottawa Schools Assn. PAC, Friends of Ferris PAC, the "Pharmacia & Upjohn Leg Sup­ port Ex" PAC. lhe Kellogg Belter Gov­ ernment Committee PAC, the Kalamazoo County Chamber of Commerce PAC, Na­ tional City Corporation PAC, Health PAC of Lansing, School Administrators PAC, GTE Good Government Club-MI PAC. Michigan Optometric Association PAC, Michigan State Firefighters Union PAC. Michigan Townships Assn. PAC, Michi­ gan Association of Insurance Agents PAC, Michigan Petroleum PAC, Michigan Horsemen’s Assn. PAC, Michigan As­ sisted Living Assn. PAC. Dupont Pharma­ ceuticals Co. PAC, Health PAC, Michigan Grocers Food AssnTFoodPAC of MI, Re­ tail PAC, Michigan Funeral Directors Assn. PAC, Realtors PAC of Michigan, Michigan Insurance Federation PAC, Michigan State Chiropractic Assn. PAC, Michigan Licensed Beverage Assn. PAC. Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Assn. PAC, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce PAC, Michigan Association of Health Plans PAC, Michigan Racing Assn. PAC, the "Coca Cola Empl. Nonp. Comm. Good Gov." PAC of Atlanta, Ga.. Michigan Consolidated Gas State PAC, Jewish Agency PAC of Bloomfield Hills. GM Civic Involvement Program PAC of Detroit, Michigan Cable Telecommunica­ tion PAC, and Proctor & Gamble Good Government Committee PAC. Among local individual contributors were Thomapple Kellogg School Superin­ tendent Jay Cason, Bill Walker of Lake Odessa, Alan and Linda Hamlin of Lake Odessa. Roger and Delores Manshum of Lake Odessa. Lyle Sandbrook of Woodland, Chester Geukes of Middleville. Ted McK­ elvey of Hastings, Duane O'Connor of Hastings, James Stowell of Lake Odessa. Ionia County Administrator Mark Howe. John Hemming of Woodland, Francis Cook of Delton. Gregory Patera of Lake Odessa. Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher, local attorney Timothy Tromp. op­ tometrist Bard Bloom of Hastings. Barry County Administrator Michael Brown, Mark Doane of Lake Odessa. Thomapple Manor Director Lynn Sommerfield, Hast­ ings physician David Woodliff, and Bonnie Collier of Nashville. Se' GEIGER continued page 5 �p*9» • - Th. Huong, Bww - Thund.y Mwch 9. 2000 LETTERS from our readers... Three kinds of danger ahead in 2000 A.D. Now that we have arrived at 2000 A.D. how shall we live? It reminds me of an often repeated con­ versation as I drive along a country road with my wife and she says, “are you watch­ ing for deer?” I sometimes respond with ••yes” or sometimes I just beep the horn. On the road marked 2000 A.D., I can visualize three types of dangers - the usual, the growing, and the unique. I can only summarize, you may add the details. The usual dangers can be summed up something like this: Have you too noticed that most all our problems come in “do-ityourself kits?” The Bible says it this way. “The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked; who can know it?” Jeremiah 179. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own under­ standing.” Proverbs 3:5, “He who trusts in his own heart is a fool...” Proverbs 28:26a:. This danger is almost as old as the human race, going back to the Garden of Eden, when Eve was decaved by Satan with that three pronged temptation; the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life (Gen. 3, and I John 2:16), Adam also yielding to Eve^» suggestion. They trusted their own heart mstead of God's word. The growing dangers, like a snowball rolling along through time, arc caused by man’s attitudes, actions and assumptions, (sometimes called “wisdom and progress?”). Every effect must have its suf­ ficient cause. L isten as the Bible, the word of God. tells the future from a “cause and effect" vantage point. “But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come. For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasteis, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, dcspisers of good, trai­ tors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power... Always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth." 2 Timothy 3:1-7. This is true, scientific logic written by the Maker, who knows cause and effect perfect­ ly, so He can precisely foretell the future. Notice the simple statement of fact - "... in the last days perilous (terrible, difficult, dangerous) times will come: for men (peo­ ple) will be lovers of themselves,... of mon­ ey, ... of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power." That sounds like sufficient cause for dangerous times. The unique dangers seem to be intro­ duced as the final cause in the passage quoted from 2 Timothy 3 above “...having a form of godliness, but denying its power." A year or so ago. a person said this in con­ temporary format, “We used to think reli­ gion helped." That is the conclusion of many today. There are many references to this “unique danger" foretold in the Bible. “Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giv­ ing heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, hav­ ing their own conscience seared with a hot We can make new library happen To the editor: An old Chinese proverb states. “If one gives a rose as a gift, some of the fragrance will remain on the hand of the giver.” In Hastings we have the opportunity to all come up smelling like roses by supporting our district library. Our library has served our community since 1895 and now it is our opportunity to help it continue serving our community into the new millennium. A new district library will add three times more space. This space is needed for computers and Internet access, more quiet reading areas, a larger space for expanding children’s and young adult programs. The new district library would also have space dedicated for genealogy and local history, meeting rooms for book clubs, and study areas for our high school and college students A small commitment from each of us will make this district library possible. Several years ago Hastings committed itself to building Tangle Town. At that time there were pessimists who said it would never CORRECTIONS: A court news item in the Feb. 17 Banner referred to Sir Scott Smith as Stanley Scott Smith. Smith and his attorney never admitted to growing marijuana. His plea of guilty only dealt with lhe marijuana found in his home and, according to attorney David Gilbert, Smith has "consistently denied growing the marijuana that was found on a neighbor's property and has consistently denied being involved with the marijuana in any way." In last week's edition of the Banner, it was reported incorrectly that Professional Code Inspections performed assessing duties n the city of Hastings. That task is handled by City Assessor Judy Myers. happen. The community of Hastings did make it happen and everyone has benefitted. Think of how much more Hastings would benefit from a district library. We can make it happen. Gloria Nitz, Hastings Township iron.” I Tim 4:i-2, “Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, who opposes and exalts himself above all that L called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God. showing himself that he is God.” 2 Thessa­ lonians 2:3-4, “But there were also false prophets amortfe the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who brought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction, and many will follow their destructive ways, because of whom the way of truth will be dI asp hem ed. By covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words...” 2 Peter 2:1-3a. "Knowing this first: that scoffers will come in the last days, walking accord­ ing to their own lusts, and saying, “Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of creation.” 2 Pttcr 3:3-4. Have you noticed, that dangers grow worst and worse as the human race” pro­ gresses” (they think) to be more and more like God? Notice the question Jesus asks us to ponder as the clock ticks ever closer to the coming of the Lord Jesus. “Neverthe­ less, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?” Luke 18:8. I have one final question with all these good and bad accomplishments of the human race. What is the great opportunity of these days? “The Lord is not slack concerning His promise as some count slackness, but is long-suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9, see also 13-15. No one can deny the fact that each day brings us one day closer than ever before to the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. Are you ready? Rus Sarver. Hastings Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Inring. Cartton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49303. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown ano Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. Public Opinion •NEWSROOM* She*y Sulaer Helen Mudry Patrtoa Johns Mary McDonough James Jenaen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Jonathan Jacobs Dan Buetge Subscription Rates: $25 par year m Barry County $27 per year in adpmmg coUnties $29 Ou per year elsewhere PO^MASTER Send address changes to PO BaB Hashngs. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 benefits after they reach retirement age. If a senior chooses, because he or she is work­ ing. not to start collecting benefits at 65, that senior will receive higher benefits when he or she docs retire. Currently the DRC raises monthly Social Security bene­ fits by 6 percent for each year benefits are deferred. My legislation would raise that to 8 percent, which is the amount the actuaries say is fair. Because the retiree would col­ lect for fewer years, there would be no increased cost to the Social Security sys­ tem. I have introduced appropriate companion legislation to H.R. 5 that adds the DRC changes. I spoke to the President’s Eco­ nomic Policy Director Gene Sperling on Feb. 28, who told me that the Administra­ tion is supporting this amendment. 1 have also received support from Republicans and Democrats in the House and Senate, and hope to include this important provision in the bill before it is signed by the President. The next challenge is to have a President and Congress with enough statesmanship as well as intestinal fortitude to make the changes needed to keep Social Security sol­ vent for another hundred years. Simply put, the government has no busi­ ness discouraging any American who wants to work from working. We should rid Social Security of the earnings limit which was designed during the Depression to push people out of the work force. If that idea ever had a purpose, that purpose is long past in our s.rong economy. It is time to finally stop punishing older workers. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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H R. 5. enjoys wide support tn the Senate, and President Clinton already has pledged to sign it. The bill, approved unanimously by the House, would apply to people who arc 65 to 69. Now. people in that age group who work may claim Social Security benefit, but their checks from the government are reduced by $1 for every $3 they cam above a ceiling currently set al $17,000 a year. Removing the earnings test adjusts Social Security to profound changes in the coun­ try's demography. As more older Americans area living longer and staying healthier, may want to continue to work, and they have become prized by employers in a tight labor market. According to lhe Social Social Adminis­ tration. about 800,000 people ages 65 to 69 forfeited all or part of their Social Security checks because they had too much income Those people accounted for about I in 8 seniors between 65 and 69. Eliminating the limit will also help those who have turned down work, or who work less to avoid los­ ing benefits. I have long pushed to go in this direction and would go further, in my Social Securi­ ty Solvency Act (H.R. 3206), I eliminated the earnings test and, in addition, expanded the delayed retirement credit (DRC). The DRC increases benefits to those who defer U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham. Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Published by Hastings Iwur, Inc. A Dwaton of J-Ad Graptrcs Inc 1351 N.M-43 Hwy Hasanga. Ml 480680802 (618) *45-8664 CiassAad ads accepted Monday through Fnoay 8 a m K> 530 P m . Saturday 8JO am - Norn* NICK SMI Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. . Carl Lavin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: T10 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick 48909, phone (517) 373-0642. he HTTastings BaNNER Communication from CONG Vivian Ulrkk, Charlotte: "No. I deni think there should be a deposit on the juke hotties. I didn't think we needed a deposit on bottles or cans in the first place." the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published ( or will be edited heavily. • ‘Crossfire’ letters between the same two people on one issue will be. limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March ». 2000 - Page 5 GEIGER, continued from page 3 Several donors listed as individual con­ tributors are lobbyists for organizations, including Public Affairs Associates. "Western Michigan Leg. Cons." the Michigan Association of Counties. McAlvey and Associates. Vanderveen and Associates, and lhe Association of Indepen­ dent Colleges and Universities Other individual contributors included: the vice president of financial services for Grand Rapids Community College, the president of GRCC. the provost of GRCC. the vice president of human resources at GRCC. lhe mayor of Portage, the director of the Kalamazoo Institute of Ans, the president of the Kalamazoo Foundation, Kalamazoo County Commissioner Ted Vliek. lhe president of Keystone Commu­ nity Bank in Kalamazoo, the director of community affairs al Borgess Hospital, the president of Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Slate Sen. Glenn Steil. the presi­ dent of Etna Supply Co. of Grand Rapids, a Northern Michigan University Board of Directors member, lhe president of Ideation Inc. in Ann Arbor, Amway President Richard DeVos Jr., the president of Sun Valiev foods in West Bloomfield, lhe CEO of Autocam in Kentwood, "Jennifer Granholm for Attorney General," the owner of General Automotive in Ann Arbor, Michigan House of Representatives Office Administrator Lauri Braid. House of Repre­ sentatives administrative assistant Karla Garcia, the seaior vice president of Lutheran Child and Family Services of Michigan, lhe superintendent of the Ionia Intermediate School District, and the presi­ dent of Washicnaw Community College. Garcia, who gave $250 to Geiger's senate campaign committee, is Geiger's adminis­ trative aide. In Geiger's list of senate cam­ paign espenses, Garcia was reimbursed $220 in mileage costs, and had a listed ex­ pense of $87 ior a cell phone. Braid is paign, and then have the $5,000 flipped over into the senate campaign account. ’ Geiger's former office administrator. She gave $250 to Geiger's senate campaign committee According to the campaign finance doc­ ument. Geiger spent the following cash amounts on campaign fund-raisers: $468 for a luncheon in Kalamazoo. $1,432 for the Marquette dinner. $300 for a reception in Grand Rapids, $547 for a reception in Grand Rapids. $807 for a reception in Lake Odessa, $657 for a reception in An.. Arbor. $980 for a reception in Detroit. $6,480 for a golf outing in Nashville, and $318 for a reception in Byron Center. Additional "in­ kind" contributions of food, beverages, catering services, or prizes were made by Ideation of Ann Arbor. The Park Club of Kalamazoo, Duba's in Grand Rapids, Gutheries in Grand Rapids, Detroit Renais­ sance Club, and Promotion Group of Lans­ ing. Geiger also spent money for his senate campaign on travel and lodging, food and beverages, printing, office supplies, postage, and photo developing. Geiger has two active campaign commit­ tee!. He also collected money this past year for the "Terry Geiger for Stale Representa­ tive* committee. His most recent annual financial statement for this committee shows a balance of $52,400. Some of the same PACs contributing to Geiger's state rep committee also con­ tributed to his senate campaign committee. Geiger said that when money is transferred from his stale rep campaign committee lo his slate senate campaign committee, he has to count the money given by a PAC as part of that organization's total contribu­ tion to his senate campaign. That avoids a situation where, if a cap on how much the PAC is allowed to donate to a senate cam­ paign is $10,000, the PAC can't contribute $5,000 to lhe state rep campaign commit­ tee, contribute $10,000 to the senate cam­ How to gain access to campaign finance reports Here is how to get to the Terry Geiger campaign finance documents. (Campaign finance reports from across the stale are available at this web she): Type in the Secretary of State web she address (www.sos.sUtte.mi.us) and hit enter. Click on elections. Click on "Campaign Finance Statements Online." Click on "Online Report Viewing." Click on “Candidate Committees." For the Geiger for State Senate committee, insert the numbers 509487 in the Committee ID box. Click on search. Click on "Committee to Elect Terry Geiger." Click on "Jump to documents on file.” Click on "Annual CS“ 1/31/00. Click on "View Images of Scanned Statement" To see next pages, click on "View next page." For the "Geiger for State Represent ve" reports, follow the first steps until inserting the committee ID numbar. Put in the tramber 507185. Click on search. Click on "Terry Geiger for State Representative " Click on "Jump to documents on file." Click on "Annual CS" for the year 2000. Click on "View images of scanned statement " Click on "View next page." For a listing of hard-to-find PACs, while at the Secretary of Slate web site, click on elections, then click on campaign finance, then click on "Hard to Find PACs.” Those with questions can call the Bureau of Elections at (517) 373-2540. Those who contributed in 1999 knew that Geiger was not running again for state representative. Some of those making con­ tributions in 1999 included: Friends of Central Michigan University PAC, Oak­ land Educators PAC of Waterford, Friends of Grand Valley PAC, "Michigan Or­ thodontist Ed. Soc." PAC, Meijer PAC, Michigan Nurses Assn. PAC, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan PAC, Detroit Auto Dealers PAC, Peter Secchia of Grand Rapids, Peter Wege of Grand Rapids, James McKay of Grand Rapids, the CEO of Bissell in Grand Rapids, the chairman of Mazda Great Lakes in Grand Rapids, a lob­ byist for Perrigo in Allegan, the Friends of Lake Superior State University PAC, the Michigan Road Builders Assn. PAC, Blod­ gett PAC, the owner of Holland American Wafer Co., Lawyers PAC, Comerica Bank PAC, Michigan Restaurants Assn. PAC, Michigan District Judges "Ed Fund” PAC, and the "Emmons for Senate Committee" ($162). Interestingly, at least three campaign fund-raisers were held in the name of the "Geiger for Stale Representative" commit­ tee in 1999, according to Geiger's latest fi­ nancial statement. One was I eld at the Michigan Restaurant Assn, in Lansing, one at McKinney and Associates in Lans­ ing, and one at the Lansing City Club. Together these fund-raisers netted the state representative committee a total of $16,100 in contributions. Geiger said the campaign contributions from areas of the slate other than the 87th stale rep or 23rd state senate districts is due to the fact that contributors "like what I do." Geiger is chairman of the House Appro­ priations Committee, which overseas the appropriation of state funds. The chairman­ ship is one of the most powerful and visi­ ble positions in the House. As head of that committee, he said, "I meet people from all over the state. These people say Terry is fair with us and tells us the truth." When people from all areas of the state come to him with concerns, he said, "If I cant do what they want, I fell them and don’t play games." Many issues he has dealt with as a legis­ lator affect the entire state, he said. "There are people all over the state who are not trying to buy influence. What they're try­ ing to do is identify legislators and get to know them and try to support those they get to know and respect." Much of Geiger's PAC money and indi­ vidual contributions comes from educators and health care providers. "I serve on the education sub-committee and I move educa­ tion bills forward," he explained. "They (educators) see what I do and like it." He also sits on the budget subcommittee on community health, het said. "We're go­ ing through some major changes in the health care industry. I’ve been able to take on some of these issues, and those groups understand where I w.int to go and agree with that direction." . Small business contributors "like my approach to managing stale government," he said. "They appreciate my insight into small business issues, so they're suppertive." He explained that he has said "maybe" the majority of the time when asked about running for Emmons' seat because "I'm not See GEIGER, continued page 6 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (BARRY COUNTY) TK8 NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY 8TOWAT1OR OBTMNED WBX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. MORTGAGE SALE Detauft having bean made in terms and condttons of a certain mortgage made by MART A COOK AND DIANA M. COOK. Husband and WNe. Mortgagors, to CHADWICK MORTGAGE. INC.. A TEXAS COR­ PORATION. which A organized and eMottng under the tows of the Sta*e of Texas, and whose address ■ 18380 PacAc CoeM Highway. Suas 200. Hurtongton Beach. CA 82614. Mortgagee, dated February 10. 1989. and recorded In the ofkee of the negater of Deeds. tar toe County of Barry and State of Michigan, on February 24. 1989. in Document No 1025585 of Barry County Records when mortgage was thereafter on February 12. 1888. eeagnert to BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES. INC . 8804 AAoonvRa Rd . tadanapofie. IN 46250 and recorded on July 13.1888 wt me oMce of me negater of Deede tar said County of Barry in Document No. 1032403 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage mere a darned to be due. at me date of ma nobce. tor principal and rtoreat. me sum of FIFTY NINE THOUSAND NINETY AND 06/100 (386.08006) DOLLARS, including intareat thereon al 12.90% per annum. And no out or prxeedmgs at lew or in oquty having been instituted to recover the debt secured by eaid mortgage or any part thereof Now. meretore. by virtue of ma power of sale con­ tained in aad mortgage, and purouant to me otatue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, nobce s hereby given that on Thursday. April 20. 2000 at 10) p m., sato mort­ gage w* be foradoaed by a safe at me puMc auebon, to me highest txdder at me Barry County Courthouse m Hashngs, Mefegan. (that being me buttfang where me Cfrcut Court tor the County of Barry « hakf) Which said prerrvaes are daacribad as tolows Al mat oartam piece or parcel of land equate m me Towndxp of Hope. Barry County, and Stalo of Michigan and described as toflews. to-wrt Lot 34 of Casa-OeLMw of Acker's Port and me Northerly Had of Lot 33 of Casa-Dei-Mar of Acker s Porte Plat according to me Plat record­ ed al Uber 3 of Plats, Page 64 PP 406-007-070-024-00 The redemption period shaN be sa months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1848CL 800.3241a. in which case the roo^mphon period shafl be X days from the dale of such sale nnsc1. 3-9-00 ELAINE W MARDl ROSIAN (P33528) Aflomey for Assignee of Mortgagee 1373 Bettour Graces Porte Pork, Mi 48230 (313)861-0296 (4«) Put Yourself In the Driver's Seat And Hastings City Bank can help... with low rates, flexible terms to suit your budget, and a fast answer to your application. What's more, you'll receive a 1/4% interest rate reduction if you choose to have your monthly payment automatically withdrawn from your checking account. Financial FOCUS Furnished D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Take positive steps to reduce your estate taxes You probably don't sit around thinking abouf estate taxes. After all. you’ve got other things with which lo occupy your mind. Also, you may have heard that only people with really big estates will incur estate taxes. It is true that, in the year 2000. you can pass on up to $675,000 to your heirs, free of federal estate taxes. (Over the next several years, this figure will gradually increase to $1 million.) But the $675,000 figure includes virtually all your assets — sav­ ings, investments, retirement plans, home, death benefit of insurance policies. Many, if not all, of these assets will appreciate sig­ nificantly over lime. So, just because you are currently under the estate-tax threshold, there's no guarantee you’ll slay there. And once you gel past the allowable limit, your heirs will pay estate taxes of at least 37 per­ cent — and possibly up to 55 percent. To reduct your future estate taxes, take action now. You can start by determining how large an estate you arc likely lo have. A qualified financial professional can look at your current assets, make realistic pro­ jections concerning future growth and arrive at a reasonable estimate of your estate’s ultimate value. Armed with this knowledge, you'll at least know how likely it is that your heirs will face estate taxes. If it appears that these taxes do loom ahead, what can you do? One possible strat­ egy involves setting up a trust, either in a will or, as in the example that follows, in a revocable living trust. Suppose that you and your spouse hive a combined estate worth $135 million. When you die, you can leave all your assets to your spouse, free of estate taxes. But when your spouse dies, the entire estate will be taxed — and only one $675,000 estate tax exemption (your spouse’s) will be avail­ able. Your exemption will no longer be in effect, and your heirs will have to pay estate taxes on the remaining $675,000. However, you and your spouse can avoid this problem by setting up revocable living trusts that contain all your assets. If you die first, your trust will automatically split into two separate shares, sometimes called an “A-B Living Trust." Trust A goes to your surviving spouse, while Trust B — also called a “bypass trust" — slays with your estate. Thus, your trust and your spouse’s trust will each be entitled to the $675,000 exemption. When your spouse dies, the assets from both trusts will be distributed to your heirs — with no estate taxes due. Establishing this type of trust — or any type of trust — can be complex. Before doing anything, you will need to consult with your tax adviser and an attorney, preferably one with experience in estate planning. Once you have everything in place, though, you’ll be glad you acted. You might never be able to avoid all estate taxes, but, through careful planning, you might arrange for a more favorable outcome. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. SBC Comms Anheuser Busch CMS Energy DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Ford Family Dollar First Fmanoal Bancorp General Motors Hastings Mfg. 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Olsson, Associate Financial Advisor Umber FDIC www hastingscitybank. com Specializing in Mutual Funds, IRAs, Retirement Plans, Rollovers, Annuities, Long Term Care Insurance, Stocks and Bonds. Committed to your financial future. �Page 6 Thursday, March 9 2000 The Hastings Banner GEIGER continued from page 5 making a big deal of I'm gong lo run." However, he said, he is 99 pen. ent certain he will. "I've got unfinished business nghl now I cant do by the end of the year." If he doesn't run, he said, he has lhe op­ tion of reimbursing contributors to the senate campaign committee, or donating the money lo chanty. He explained his comment about the McCain emphasis on campaign finance re­ form by saying that "to base a whole cam­ paign on dun, I think, is shallow when we need to talk about things like the quality of education, transportation issues and putting people back to work. Campaign finance re­ form is something people would obviously like to see addressed. but I'm certain they have other issues of equal or greater con­ cern." One issue in campaign financing he'd like to see addressed, he said, is the use of "soft money" to influence campaigns. Soft money is when a group bands together to support a candidate and is not subject to the No burning permits issued until further notice same stringent requirements for disclosure of campaign donations and expenditures as candidates are. "Some group could put to­ gether a fund and campaign against me and they don't fall under the same scrutiny," he said. "Soft money can influence campaigns in an unfair way." Bone dry weather over the last week has sent fire departments all over the county scrambling from one grass fire to the next, prompting the Department of Natural Resources to put a ban on burning permits until further notice.According to local reports, area fire crews have handled at least 20 different grass, brush and field tires since March 4. one of which reportedly scorched up to 50 acres on South Clark Road in Maple Grove Township Sunday. A ban on burning permits means anyone wanting to bum grass, brush or other debris will not be issued a pennit to bum until the DNR feels the county has received enough moisture to avoid a fire hazard. Need a gift for someone special? Give the gift of INFORMATION! A subscription to • The BANNER Call 945-9554 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIKW FAMILY CHURCH COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Law Rood. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pmiot. Steve Otimtead (MM 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9 Ma m . Sunday School 11 00 am. Sunday Evening Service ft 00 p m . Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday night* ft 30 p m 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DeAnn t>4»b* Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 45 am Traditional. 10.15 am Sun­ day School; 1115 a m Contempo­ rary Service Nuncry provided Junior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Pratse Sen tcc* 7 30 pm For more information call the church office ST . ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jcffcnux Father Chariot Fivcher. PaMor Saturday Ma** 4 30 pm. Sunday Ma**e* 8 30 a m and 11 00 a tn.. Cotifeuton Saturday 3 304 l$p.m ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of Si Rose Catholic Church. Hasting* Mas* Saturday Evening 6 30 p m 1674 West State Road. Hasting*. James A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m . classes for all age* Morning Worship 10 45 a m Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service, ft00 pm Wednesday activities 7W pm. air Rainbows or J J Hiblc Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or fir® grade). Kid* Club m Junior BiNc quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult BibL: S«udy - No age limit* 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A Ar­ nett, Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Senice Times are 8 30 a m . 9:55 am and 11 20 am Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a m.. Wednesday evening »ervice 6 30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 pm also Nun­ cry available for all services Bnng the whole family WELCOME CORNERS I SITED METHODIST CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 Worship Servkcs Sunday. 11 00 a.m . Sunday School. 10 am for all ages M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945 4995 Office hour*. Wad Thun 9 a m. to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9 30 am. Sunday School. 1045 am Morning Worship. Youth Fel­ lowship. Sunday 5 00 to 7 00 p m al the church (grades 6-12UUWednesday 6 00-8 00 pm War­ ners (grades K-Sth). serving evening meals to Wamon, 600 p m . Youth Fellowship 6 45 p.m. to 8 30 p m (grades 6-12th) Thursday 700 pm Prayer Meet­ ing (Child care provided) THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHIRCH hr Hatting) (jrtef grrth'r* Church), 600 Pdwell Rd. i mile cast <■( Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday Services 9 45am Bible Chines • for all ages. 10 40 a m - Morning Worship. 600 p m Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7 30 pm Pnrvrr and Btblc Study Sharing Your Earth - You Are WVIuxnmg" Church Phone. 948­ 2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH AAwthcr Chatrrik of rhe HMdNtaA* Anglican CaaamavoR." 315 W Center St (corner of S Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (61b) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector F. W illiam Voctberg. Minister of Mu­ sk special lestis pko- GKAMS. Lenten Soup Dinner*. Wednesday * dunag Lent. 6-7 p m March 15. 22. 29 and April 5. 12. Sunday school at 10 a m Sunday Worship Services - 8 a.m. and 10 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-?9 Wcti Pastor Ken \aught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m. Worship II am. PO Bov 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pasi.w Sunday Senices 9 45 a.m Sunday School Hour. 11OO a.m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 600 pm evening Service. Wednesday 7 00pm Services for Aduhv. Teen* and Children ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd . Hasting*. Ml 49058 St Matthias Church, a con nnumg Anglican nte. Morning prayer Sundays 11 “00 am. 1928 Book of Common Prayer Ques­ tions call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Wbodiawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Cume. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr - Aduh Minlunes 9 30 am Sunday School for all ages. 1045 am. Morning Worship Service. 6 00 pm.. Evening Service. 7 00 p m Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30pm . Awana. Sr and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 fix information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHI RCH Meeting at Maple VYUey High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. WOOOCNOVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. **8-8X90 or 94K2667 Sunday School 10 a m. Sunday Morning Wxmhip 11 a m . Sunday Evening Senice 6 p.m.. fhunday Bib.c Study 7pm If in­ terested tn a free Home Bible Study, please call far mote details 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheekhair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m ; Church Service 10 30 am. Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High HASTINGS COMMUNITY CHIRCH C EDAR CREEK BIBLE Corner of Jefferson and Green (Democratic Hall). Hastings. Dr Eugene E Curts, Pastor 616-948­ 8213 Sunday Worship, 10:30 a m . Sunday Evening. 6 00 p.m.. Tuesday evening 6 30 pm (Call for location) A warm welcome to everyone I Ceaar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship 11 (JO a m. I ventng Sen ice at b 00 pm. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p m r This information on ^-orship services u provided byf The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDI C THE HASTINGS BANNER aad REMINDER 1952 N Bcvudwwy Hawngv BOSLEY PHARMACY npiMM- _ ll>S Mfcnon - 945-3429 HASTINGS M ANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan H ASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. •T) tout Hd Haurnp. Mictupfi 541 N. Michigan Aw. Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a m . Worship II am. Evening Services 6 pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7pm Pttcr Wackcrman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd and Bolt wood St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor, Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-91x1 Sun­ day 945 am Sunday School. 10:45 a m Morning Worship, 5 30 p m Kid* quizzing. 6 00 p m Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6 30 p m . Kid's Alive for age* 2 through fifth grade; Teens Sing and Share group and BiNc study Wednesday. 9 00 a.m. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further infixmatioa call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Si. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. March 12- 8 00 A 10:45 am Worship. 9 30 a m - Sunday School (all ages). 6 00-8 00 p.m - Middle School and High School Youth Thursday. March 9 - 7:00 p m Catech . Choir (Cantata) Saturday. March 11 - 9:30 am - Catech 1; I 00-3 00 p m . Census Training. 8 00 pm. NA Monday. March 13 - 7.00 p.m.. Women of Faith. Tues­ day. March 14 - 7:00 pm. Adven­ turer*. 7 30 p.m . Over Anon Wednesday. March 15 - 10 00 a m . Wordwatchcr*. 6 00 p m . Supper. 7 00. Worship. 8 15. Lead Ret Plann HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church street*. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian E-ducation Rachelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Musk. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floor* Broadcast of worship iervkc over W BCH-AM 1220 al 10 30 am 9 30 am Sunday School - every Sunday, classes are available for everyone Classes for children and youth arc based on grade level Three classes. Good­ will. Genests and In Hts Steps - are taught for adults 1030am - Cof­ fee Fellowship Radio Broadcast I LOO am. - Worship Services childcare available for infant* and toddler* thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade March 8 - Ash Wednesday • We will be serving a light Lenten Din­ ner (free-will offering) 6 p.m.. Feitowship Hall Worship Sen ice will follow at 7 pm in Sanctuary FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Thursday. March 9 12 00 noon Laden Luncheon and Service at St Rose. 6 45 p m . Praise Team Sunday. March 12 9 00 am. Traditional Worship Service. 9 20 a.m . Children's Worship. 10 00 a.m. Coffee Hour - In the Dtntng Room. 1010 a m Sunday School for all ages begin­ ning with Assembly in Sharpe Hall. 11 20 a m . Contemporary Worship Service. 11 50 am. Chil­ dren ¥ Worship The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11 20 Sen ice is broad­ cast over Channel 10 throughout the »rri Nursery is pros idcd dur­ ing both sen-ices 4 00 pm.. Con­ firmation Class - Dining Room Monday. March 13 - 9 00 Staff meets for prayer and planning. 7 00. Session meeting - Dining Room. 7:00. Women ¥ Concern Group B - Lounge Tuesday. March 14 - 6 15 a m . Men 's Bible Study at YMCA Office, 7 00 pm . Evangelism Committee. Lounge Wednesday. March 15 - 5 00 Mu­ sk Leaders Meeting, 6 00 pm. Church Night Supper. 6 45 pm. Kerygma Bible Study. Lounge. 6 45 p m. "La's Go to the Movies." Dining Room. 7 00 p m. Chancel Choir rehearsal James Dewey Anderson Mildred Ruth Gibson Morris Pamela K. Nutter KEOKEE, VIRGINIA - Mr. Junes Dewey Anderson, age 72, of Keokee. Virginia, and formerly of Hastings, passed away Thursday. March 2, 2000 at Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone. Virginia. He was bom on December 13. 1927 in Shelby, lhe son of Admiral Dewey and Ruby J. (Scon) Anderson Mr. Anderson served in the United States Army during the K-rean Conflict. He received his G.E.D. in 1990 graduating the top of his class. He has lived in Hastings, Florida and the past 20 EMPIRE - Mrs. Mildred (Millie) Ruth Gibson Morris, of Empire, beloved by friends and family, passed on unexpectedly PLAINWELL - Pamela K. Nutter, age 46, of Plainwell, passed away Tuesday. February 29. 2000. Pam was bom on December 16,1954 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Glen P. and Beatrice (Eberstein) Selbee. She was a 1973 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School. Pam was a lover of Howers. She eijoycd cross stitching and arts and crafts, but most of all she ’oved her sons, she was her sons best frierd, as she made eveiy day stem like Christmas. One of her special moments was when she went on school trips to Mackinaw Island and Chicago with her sons classes. She was preceded in death by her father in 1986. Pam is survived by her mother, Beatrice Selbee; sons. Rick and Brian Nutter and Kyle Chopp; sisters, Debra (Tom) Marks, and Sandra Selbee and Tom Bowling; and years in Virginia. Mr. Anderson s employment included: Refrigeration repair in Hastings for several yean. Construction Crane Operator for many years, where be helped build many bridges throughout the United States His hobbies included: wood working, avid sports fan and feeding many hummingbirds. Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by his parents: and a brother, Pete Anderson. He is survived by his wife. Nancy Anderson of Keokee. Virginia; daughters. Amy (Chuck) Walker of Stockbridge, Bobbi (Jay) Averill of Cape Coral. Florida; son. Jay (Terri) Anderson of Winter Park. Florida; six grandchildren; one great granddaughter; two brothers. Sonny (Donna) Anderson of Athens. Robert (Cleo) Anderson of Kewadin; five sisters, Bogia (Richard) McKibbin. Lois (Gerald) Gibson both of Delton. Jean (Lee) Taggart of Hastings, Joyce (Fred) Mills of Manistee, Sue (Dell) Morgan of White Hall; sister-in-law, Phylis Anderson of Hastings; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Anderson were held on Wednesday. March 8. 2000 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Carl Litchfield officiated. Burial was al Irving Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made lo the Welcome Corners Church. Arrangements were made by the Ginbach Funeral Home of Hastings Glen “Sam” Ramsey DELTON - Glen "Sam" Ramsey, went to be with Jesus Friday, March 3, 2000. Sam was bom on September 29, 1928 in Montgomery, Michigan, the son of Sylvan and Mary (Haynes) Ramsey. He married Rosemary Johnson on January 19, 1957, and she preceded him in death on October 6,1996. . Mr. Ramsey retired from the railroad. Sam was well known for his singing and song writing talents, singing with Rem Wall, Ray Overholt, and others, and he often sang at Prairieville Farm Days and other events. He was well known for his doughnut and cinnamon roll parties and he was a loving father to many. Sam became a bom again Christian in 1957, and was a founding member of the Prairieville Bible Church. He was also preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty Steffec; and grandchildren. Garry Ramsey and Amanda Ramsey. Sam is survived by his daughters, Don and Becky Irving of Delton, Ted and Kathy Bowers of Delton, Glenda Kuiper of Plainwell, and Lisa Ramsey of Delton; sons. Garry and Debbie Ramsey of Delton. Rick and Bev Ramsey of Delton, Glenn and Michelle Ramsey of Kalamazoo, and Keith Ramsey and fianc6, Linda Piszker of Goshen, Indiana; 21 grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mr. Ramsey were conducted on Monday, March 6. 2000 at the Prairieville Bible Church, Delton. Pastor Bernard Blair officiated. Interment took place in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Prairieville Bible Church Pavilion Fund in Memory of Sam and Rose will be appreciated Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home. Delton. the Wednesday, March 1,2000. She was bom on April 6, 1915 in Detroit. Millie had taught in Pontiac and the Detroit Public School system, and retired in 1979 after 24 years as a f;it grade teacher with the Hastings Public Schools. She moved to Empire in 1988. One of her greatest joys was walking to the Empire beach, and she delighted in her two grandchildren. Jessica and Gabriel, both of Empire. Millie was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Maurice and Milton. Along with her grandchildren, she leaves her daughter, Mary Sharry of Empire and son-in-law. Jack Sharry of Empire; and sister, Betty (George) St. Angelo of Naperville, Illinois; brothers, Melbourne Gibson (Jeanne Mulkern) of Lexington, Kentucky, and Robert Gibson (Betty) of Clinton Township; and many loving nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service for MilUe will be held at a later date. Those wishing to do so may make contributions to the Empire Fire and Rescue or the Glen Lake Community Library. Arrangements were made by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Pam were conducted on Saturday, March 4, 2000 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Matt Smith officiated. Interment was at Harrison Cemetery in Climax Township. Memorial contributions to the family will be appreciated. Arrangcr.ents were made by the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. [ LAJ^harie^^4atthewsr | Traverse City. Eleanor L. Merrick NASHVILLE - Miss Eleanor L. Merrick, age 87. of Nashville, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2000 at Sparrow Hospital. She was bom on January 24, 1913 in Hastings, the daughter of Ira and Julia Chaffee. Miss.Merrick was raised in the Nashville area and attended Nashville area schools. She was employed at Eaton Manufacturing during World War IL and thereafter at Hastings Manufacturing and Middleville Engineering. Miss. Meirick was a member of the American Legion Unit 45, lhe Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW #8260, and the Women of lhe Moose #628. She enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, crocheting, playing cards, hunting and fishing, and especially spending time with HASTINGS - Mr. Charles R. Matthews, age 72, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, March 2. 2000 at his residence. Mr. Matthews was bom on December 16, 1927 in Mio. Michigan, the son of Joseph & Edith (Bozell) Matthews. He was raised in the Mio area and attended schools there. He served in the United States Navy two tours of duty. January 4, 1945 until November 9, 1948 and from November 10. 1948 until his discharge on November 7,1952. He married Sally A. Curtice on November 12, 1954 and she preceded him in death on July 24, 1983. Following their marriage they lived in Holland for five years, on the West Coast for 19 yean and to the Hastings area in 1975. Mr. Matthews was employed as a Journeyman Electrician at General Moton in Grand Rapids, Griffin Wheel in California, Bradford While Corporation in Middleville, and Ketchum's Machine Shop in Freeport, retiring from there in the early her grandchildren Miss Merrick was preceded in death by four brothers, Edwin Chaffee. Richard Chaffee Sr., Harold Chaffee, al) of Nashville, and Clarence Chaffee of Hastings; sister, Mary McClurkin of 1990's. Mr. Matthews enjoyed rebuilding old tractors, fishing, hunting, playing cards, story telling and especially his Hastings; husbands, Manley Sherman, Cecil Cappon. and Winston Merrick; parents. Mr. Matthews is survived by his three daughters. Sara (Denny) Lee of Benton Harbor, Sharon Matthews of Sacramento, California, and Shelly (Brad) Greenfield of Hastings; three sons, Charles (Brenda) Matthews of Battle Creek. Joe Matthews of Hastings, and Karl (Kristi) Matthews of grandson, Billy Ray Maker Jr.; step-great grandson. Tucker James Polakovich. She is survived by two daughters, Arloa (Charles) Wallace of Geneseo. Illinois, and Bonnie (Bill) Maker of Nashville; step­ daughter. Lucille (Richard) Palmatier of Delton; step-son, Charles Merrick of Fullerton, California; sister, Ilah Norris of Cedar Creek; brother, Keith Chaffee of Hastings; five grandchildren; two step­ grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; two step-great grandchildren; four great great granddrildren. Funeral Services for Miss Merrick were held on Wednesday. March 8. 2000 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Jim Hynes officiated. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his Hastings; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two brothers, Ken (Marge) Matthews of Mt. Pleasant, and Joe Matthews of Grand Rapids; half brother, Jim; two half sisters, Audrey & Je;diy Jo; many nieces and nephews. Graveside Services with Military Honors for Mr. Matthews were held on Monday. March 6, 2000 at the Dowling Cemetery. Pastor Gordon Pippin officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 9 2000 - Page 7 Social News £ake Od&Ua NEWS Montagues to celebrate 45th anniversary Pete and Wcda (Messer) Montague will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary March 12th. The couple was married at the home of Rev. B.J. Adcock March 12th 1955. They have one daughter, Sharon (Keith) Pratt They plan a quiet celebration. LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE 14661 Jenkin*, Assyria Township, Michigan BAILEY LEGAL SERVICES. PLC « attemptng to collect a debt and any mtormation obtained wil be used tor that purpose Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph MiNer. a single man. to Northpomte Bank. Mortgagee, dated July 26. 1999 and recorded on August 3. 1999 m Liber Document No. 103366 on Page(s) 1-9. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there <s claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Two Thousand Four Hundred Forty Four Dollars and 47/100 ($62,444 47). including interest at 10 450% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice « hereby given that said mort­ gage wit be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Michi­ gan at 1 00 o’clock p.m., local time, on March 30, 2000 Said Premises are situated in the Township of Assyria, Barry County. Michigan and are de­ scribed as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of the North 30 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28. Town 1 North Range 7 West, thence North along Jenkins Road 495 feet, thence East 332 feet, thence South 495 feet, thence West along Day Road 332 feet to the place of beginning PP* 06-001 028-004-10. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned n accordance with 1948 CL 800 3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated February 14. 2000 Northponte Bank Mortgagee BAILEY LEGAL SERVICES. PLC By Donald M BaBey Attorney for Mortgagee 8051 BekfengRd Rockford. Ml 49341 (616) 874-1600 (Phone) (616) 874-6401 (FAX) (3/23) PUBLICATION OF NOTICE p^c^derrt's Estate File No. 2000-22820-SE Estate of GENEVA B SCOBEY. Deceased TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred or affected by th* hearing NOTICE A hearing w* ba held on Apri 12. 2000 at 10D0 am. in the probate courtroom. Hasting* Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition of Frank Bums requesting Frank Bums be appointed representative of Geneva B Scobey who lived at 536 East Bond. Hastings. Michigan and who died .2/25/1999, and requestng also the wiU of the decreased dated 07/07/1971 be admitted to probate Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice • further given that the estate w* then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record March 3. 2000 Robert L Byington 222 West Apple Street Hastings. Ml 49058-0248 (616) 945-9557 Frank Burns 7716 Turtle Dove Drive Grand Rapids. Mi 49506 (616) 493-0569 (3®) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by David R Newton, an unmarried man (original mortgagors) to Umoc Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated October 2,1997. and recorded on October 10. 1997 m Uber 1002656. on Page. Barry Cbunty Records. Michigan, and was as signed by sad mortgagee to the Chase Manhat tan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an as­ signment dated October 28. 1997, which was recorded on June 1. 1998. m Liber 1012751, on Page. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THREE AND 65 100 dollars ($74,133 65). including nterest at 8 000% per an num Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute of such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sad mort gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pari of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast ng*. Mi. at 1D0 pm . on April 13. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are d»scribed as: A Parcel of land n the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, deserved as Commencng 13 rods East at the Southwest comer of said Section 15: thence East along center of Highway 28 rods 1 1/2 links, thence 6 rods; 10 links; thence West 28 rods. 2 1/2 links; thence South 6 rods 10 links to the place of beginning, except a strip 44 feet wde of the West sde thereof The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemptdn period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 2. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593 1306 Trod & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 Fte *200011828 Mustangs (3/23) Tonight (March 9) the local historical society will meet, with Donah Highland entertaining. The president will announce some spring and summer plans. Visitors arc welcome. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday. March 11, at I p.m. at the Depot/Muscum. LaVonnc Bennett of Berlin Township will be the speaker. Did you catch the small news item that Clifton Daniel died? He was married to Margaret, daughter of President Harry and Bess Truman. He was 87 and died follow­ ing a stroke. He was managing editor of the New York Times after his earlier career as a foreign correspondent in London, Russia and the Middle East. He joined the Times in 1944 to cover World War II. Margaret want­ ed their wedding to be something less than a media event, so the date was set for the same day as the wedding of actress Grace Kelly to Prince Rainier of Monaco. By being second to set the date, the attention was drawn to Europe and the Daniels had far less attention. They were parents of four sons. The Curtenius Camp of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War elected their 2000 officers recently at the post home in Sunfield. James Lyons of Lake Odessa is the camp commander. Dana Traub of Sunfield is the secretary. John Nash of Vermontville is the guard. Brian Shumway of Hastings is editor/historian. Other officers arc from Ionia and Lansing. Funeral services were held on Saturday at the Clarksville Bible Church for Michael James Veenstra. age 5, uf Ada. He is a great-grandson of Mildred Stalter of Clarksville and the late William Stalter. His grandparents arc Bob and Joyce Tucker. His parents are Debbie and Dennis Veenstra. Sunny Fresh made the news in the Grand Rapids Press and Lakewood News last week with the story of the Washington, D.C. Presentation of the Malcolm Baldridge award. The Associated Press sto­ ry focused on the Tire alarm that sounded during the presentation due to a fire in the host hotel laundry room. In the local story, Joan Brock was the most quoted employee. The Press story says that about UX) employ­ ees. customers and suppliers watched the closed circuit TV program on the presenta­ tion. Family members also were present. The focus of the award was on the out­ standing quality control. The plant manager was quoted as saying that any employee, any time, may stop the line with no ques lions asked if he perceives a quality issue. Examiners from the U.S. Department of Commerce and private examiners checked on the company for six months before the award was given. • The spring CROP Walks will begin in April. A report from the state office is that CROP Walkers can be justly proud. Through Church World Service. CROP Walkers and donors collected more than $2.5 million to aid victims of tragedies and homelessness. Their money relieved suffer­ ing in the Balkan war. the mud slides in Venezuela, earthquakes in Turkey besides hunger and homelessness in the United States. Michigan is the leading fundraising region in the United States and has been for •. 5T0RF OPfM 8643^407 14 consecutive years. Now for the local twist, the oldest walker in 1999 was Beulah Cool of Williamston-Webberville. She is 96. Beulah is a former school teacher, a Clarksville native. She is still able to attend some Lansing functions despite her age and frailty. The Sage of the Shoreline had made his semi-annual report. The breakup of ice on Jordan Lake came on March I. At times earlier some of the lake had been free of ice but this date is the key time when the entire lake surface was merely water. In 1999 the date was March 12 and in 1998 it was Feb. 27. The last three years are the earliest dates in his 45 years of record keeping. The latest date was April 19 in 1965. The average date for ice breakup is March 23. Can you remember when the Jaycecs as a fundraiser put a car (minus engine) on the ice and took bids on the date on which the car would sink? Of course, it was hauled out later. Monday, March 13, is village election day in Lake Odessa. The president^ post is open to either incumbent Jerry Engle or newcomer Randy Klein. The three council seats are currently held by Karen Banks. Kim Deardorff and Duane Deardorff. Melanic Kauffman and Keith Bumside arc running for those scats. Sudden illness came to Marilyn (Cooley) Flessner of Gladwin on Friday. She was transported to St. Mary's Hospital in Sagi* naw, where she underwent heart surgery. Marilyn is the daughter of Ed and Susie Cooley. Her husband, Rob, is the son of Eldon and Doris Flessner of Woodland. Lakewood Christian School is having another paper drive starting March 10 and running to March 21. At the last paper dri­ ve, the truck was so full it was difficult to stash any more bags on the last two days. Get your papers there early. The semi is parked on the grounds of the school on Velte Road on M-50. The VFW Hall is having its monthly flea market and sale March 10 and 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tab’es arc for rent. Lakewood United Methodist Church had its first program of two worship services on March 5. The 8:30 service continued the traditional blended service. The 11 a.m. ser­ vice is more casual with a worship band and contemporary music. A fellowship time and church school classes come between the two services. Winners of the 2000 contest at the Lake Odessa Community Library were Jennifer Thatcher, Valerie and Susie Winebrenner of Woodland and Kalic Barronc. Each made the year symbol 2000 from any medium. Jessica's creation was of lace, ribbons and pompoms. Kallie used neon colors of pom­ poms on a black velvet background. Valerie used four colors of dry beans - kidney, navy, yellow lima and green split peas. Susie’s creation was a calendar with a pic­ ture of her at younger ages on each page. Daybreak Inc. of Wisconsin used a full page ad in Lakewood News to congratulate Sunny Fresh on winning the 1999 Malcolm Baldridge Award. The Lakewood Lady Vikings won their third consecutive district volleyball champi­ onship in Class B in a game against Mid dleville. On Friday the Vikings will play Grand Rapids Catholic Central district's winner. The game will be at East Grand Rapids at 6:30. Welcome Comers UMC is having its monthly Smorgasbord dinner on Friday. March 10. Is spring coming? Tonight. March 9. the West Elementary school is the spot for sign­ ing for Little League teams for baseball and girls’ softball. The cost is $30 yet on this date with a $10 late fee after today. The latest Ameritech telephone directory is sadly lacking in names. Lakewood Public Schools arc listed, except for the high school. Lakewood Christian School was omitted for the second year. Don Shoemak­ er and William Sutton are among the miss­ ing along with dozens of Hastings listings. So, hang onto your book for 1999-2000. Maybe you can find the name for which you are looking in the older book. Birthday anniversaries arc coming for Roger Hamp March 14 and Dr. A.L. VanZyl March 15. The Hamp families came home to Morrison Lake for an early observance of their fathers birthday anniversary. Then they made the trip into Lake Odessa to inspect the house on Johnson Street into which their parents will be moving later this month. La Verne Eldridge of Portland Road was slated for his delayed double surgery for knee replacement on Tuesday. Walker Pharmacy is still undergoing changes. The rear wall was moved back three feet into space formerly occupied by the produce department of Carl’s Supermar­ ket. Now the long neon light tubes pass through a channel in the partition. This gives the pharmacy more space for workers. The west wall has new short partitions cre­ ating two alcoves for greeting cards and non-prescript ion items. The customer pan of the store keeps the same square footage. Tulips arc up several inches. Some daf­ fodils and crocus arc in bloom. Tempera­ tures have broken records for highs in this week. Snow is predicted for Thursday and Friday. Grand Rapids weather statistics show we have received only slightly more than half the normal amount of snow fall for this winter. TK Special Olympics team places second The 11 members of the Thomapple Kel­ logg High School Special Olympics team did its school, coach and themselves proud in district basketball competition Saturday, March 4. The team won its first game against Sparta in a squeaker, 40-38. The teams bat­ tled until the last 12 seconds when TK emerged victorious. TK lost its second game against the Ot­ tawa Hot Shots, an experienced Special Olympics team from Region 12. Teacher and coach Heidi Prior said she is very proud of her team’s second place per­ formance in Division 2. "We’ve come a long way in our first year," Prior says. "The team worked really hard to get here." THURSDAY MARCH 9TH AT 10:00 A.M.! *. Jim & Angie Glik with SONS Peter & Elliot Glik! Men's I Women’s Spring Tops Men’s & Young Men's Shorts Boy's 8-20/GH's 7-16 Denim & Twill Shorts Children's Denim & Twill Shorts Men's & Women's Athletic Shoes State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Independent Probate Fte No. 99-22754-IE Estate of Evelyn Lucille Brower. Social Security No 378^22 3884 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest n the estate may be barred or affected by the following. The decedent, whose last known address was 6405 Thomapple Lake Rd . NaahvMe. Ml 49073 died September 20. 1999 An rarjmr- dated June 5. 1997 has been admitted as the w* of the deceased Credaors of the deceased are notified that aN dams aganst the estate w« be forever barred unless preesntsd lo the ^dependent personal representative Carol Rogers. 7400 Gun Lake Rd . Hastmgs Ml 49058. or to both the ndependent persona! representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings Michigan 49058, within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice « further given that the estate wfl be thereafter assigns and distributed to the Pi­ sons entitled to 8. James J. Goutocze (P44497) 629 West State Strset. Suite 203 Hasting* Ml 49058 (618) 945-2255 Select Stock MORE MILES MORE MONEY LE! & Palco Shorts SALE $29.99 h T SALE $39.99 SALE $19.90 lease Purchase Program Available Experienced Driver* and Owner Operators 1-888-441-4384 Graduate Studenta 1-888-338-8421 SI 000 Sign on Bonus tot f Company Dnvers West State St. Adjacent to K-mart & Ponderosa Mon-Sat 10-9, Sun 12-5 �Page a - The Haatmga Banner - Thursday March ». 2000 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Karen K. Silver, a single woman (original mortgagors) to \fcndyk Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Cor­ poration. Mortgagee, dated August 18. 1999. and recorded on August 28. 1999 m Document No 1034533. Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Country wide Home Loans. Inc . Assignee by an assign ment dated August 23 1999 which was recorded on October 7 1999. m Document No 1036300 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is clamed to be due at the date thereof the su.<i Ct EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND THREE HUN­ DRED TWENTY-NINE AND 18/100 dollars (889.329 18). including interest at 11 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained n said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice « hereby given that said mort­ gage wM be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1:00 p m . on March 30. 2000 Said premise^ are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Lot 18 of Pine Haven Estates, as recorded in Ub* 5 of Plats, on Page 95. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(c) from lhe date of such sale, unless determmed abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall b«. 30 days from the date of such sale Dated February 17. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593 1306 Trod & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 FBe <200011144 Mustangs (3716) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Independent Probete File No. 2000-2281 WE Estate of DOROTHY M SWIFT. Deceased Social Security No 375-18-0318 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by the Mowing: The decedent, whose last known address was 2700 NaahvBe Road. Hastings. Ml 49073 died January 14, 2000 An instrument dated November 25. 1998 has boon admaiod as the w« of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that aN claims agamst the estate w« be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative Alice J. Davis. 430 South Young Street. Hustings. Ml 49058. or to both the rtoe poryjent personal representative and the Barry County Probata Court, 220 W Court Street. Hastings. Met^an 49058. mttun 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Nd!ice is further given that the estate wB be thereafter assigned and distributed to the per sons entitled to it. WMamM Doherty (P41960) DIMMERS & DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings. Mt 49058 616/945-9596 (3/9) Ann landers Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dale Roach and Cody Roach husband and wife (ong »nal mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mort­ gagee. dated October 3C. 1998. and recorded on November 3. 199b m Liber 1020255. on Page. Barry County Records. Michigan, on wbten mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED NINETY-THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED ElGHTY-NINE AND 67/100 dollars (8193.789 67). mcludmg in­ terest at 9 250% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 10/1 of each year Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wit be foreclosed by a sale of the mort gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1:00 p.m , on Apri 13. 2000. Said premises are situated m Township of Yan­ kee Springs Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Lot 9 of Pine Wood Estates according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 91. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated March 2. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248 593 1300 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 Fie *200012244 Hawks (3/30) Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Seis THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark L Anderson and Gwen J Anderson husband and wife (original mortgagors) tu Old Kent Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated April 15. 1998, and recorded on April 27, 1998 in Document 1011010, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND NINE HUNDRED NINE AND 85/100 dot tars (867.909 85). nctuding interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged pr ?mises. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Ml. at 1 pm. on April 13. 2000 Said premises are situated m Townsh^) of Rut­ land. Barry Coun*y. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 405. 406. and West 1/2 of Lot 407. Al-GonQum Lake Properties. Ural 2. according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats page 63. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated March 2. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. 248-593 1303 Tiott A Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Fams. Ml 48025 Fie *991214266 Ravens (3/30) Tell Your Story... What Impact your company, Industry or business has on Barry County, Its growth. quality of life and survival In the coming years. Advertise in the 2000 Business and Industry Progress Issue Published as an insert to the Hastings Banner in April. Use this special issue to tell what part your business plays In creating and maintaining Barry County as a... “Great Place to Live and Work" Advertising copy deadline is March 15.2000 Ask your advertising sales representative for details! 945-9554 and loneliness. I should also mention that, occasionally, I do get to attend a few games, where I have the opportunity to listen to parents marvel at what a great coach my husband is, and how lucky 1 am to have him. - Nameless, Placeless and Hopeless in the United Healthy people Dear Ann Landers: January marked a major milestone in the health of our nation - the release of the Healthy People 2010 Initiative. This sets the nation \ health goals for the first 10 years of the new century. Since your column provides a forum for im­ portant health issues, please encourage your readers to join lhe initiative, and be­ come a part of this country’s "Healthy Peopie" Healthy People forecasts what can be achieved through prevention efforts. As Americans embrace healthy lifestyles, we c*n dramatically improve the health of the nation, and advance our goals of increasing the quality and years of healthy life, as well as eliminating disparities between different racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups. Please urge your readers to do the fol­ lowing to reduce their health risks: I) in­ crease daily physical activity: 2) get regular check-ups, including blood pressure and cholesterol; 3) quit smoking; 4) reduce ex­ cess body weight; 5) eat a balanced diet; and 6) practice good hygiene by brushing teeth and washing hands. As we build healthy bodies one step at a time, we can build a healthier America one person at a time, if your readers would like more information about the Healthy People goal/, they can call I-8OO-367-4725. or visit our web site at wwwhealth.gov/ healthypeoplc. Sincerely - Dr. David Satchcr, Surgeon General of the United States, and Assistant Secretary for Health. Dear Dr. Satchcr: My thanks to you for instructing my readers on how to live healthier lives. And many will live longer because you wrote. Allergic ride Rebuild life Dear Ann Landers: I disagree with your response to "Stuck Forever in Kentucky." the woman who had been in a loveless mar­ riage for over 22 years. You said it would help if she moved out of the spare bedroom and tried to* "thaw out" her disinterested husband. Ann. "Kentucky's" husband told her she was the ugliest woman he had ever seen. Lord knows how many other insults and in­ dignities she has suffered over the years. Your advice was degrading. And your sug­ gestion that she seek counseling in order to "learn to cope” was totally worthless. What she needs to do is find a job. get a lawyer, dump that creep, and rebuild her self-es­ teem. Life is too short to put up with such emotional abuse. She deserves better, and I'm disappointed in you for not telling her so. - Arizona. Dear Arizona: And I am disappointed in myself. Although Kentucky" said she did not want a divorce, my answer was a turkey, and many readers wrote and said so. Here's some advice from another woman who has a different point of view: She's spoiled Dear Ann Landers: 1 cannot believe people still write to you and say they arc STUCK in a relationship. Those people should grow up. When you choose to STATE OF MICHIGAN M THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT FAMILY DMStON RLE NO.: 99-329-00 r- n ru^* - uuitwi Itoawwtoto is. M ■ unw■Ulrt n/iwfww DAWN M HOOD . GARY T JOHNSON Defendant. Attorney for Plaintiff David M. Koons (P39300) 214 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)948-9407 Defendant. Gary T. Johnson ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION At a session of said court. hsid in the City of Hastings and County of Barry. State of Michigan, on thia 16th day of Fab. 2000 Based upon the pleadings in the above cap­ tioned matter. Plaintiff has Ned a Comptomt lor Divorce, and the Court having read her Motion for alternative service: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant in this Divorce shall on or before the 13 day of April. 2000, file an Answer to the Complaint, as­ serting his interest, with the Clerk of the Court for the Barry County Trail Court-Famty Division, 220 West Court St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 A failure to file said Answer to Complaint shall constitute a Default, and on the 14 day of April. 2000, a De­ fault wW be entered; proofs for a Divorce and Judgment of Divorce wiU be submitted to the Court on 20th day of April. 2000 at 1:15 p.m. in the afternoon or as soon as thereafter as the mat­ ter may be heard. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a copy of this order shall be published once every week in the Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks, and Proof of Publication shall be filed in the Court. James H. Fisher, Judge Drafted by: David M. Koons Attorney at Law 214 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 1-616-948-9407 (3/9) Stat• of Michigan Judicial District Barry Judicial Circuit ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBUCATION/POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 00-106-00 Barry County Court House State St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 (816)948-4810 RENNE JANE HUFFMAN 615 CogsweU Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 Plaintiffs attorney IN PROPER PERSON SAME AS ABOVE V ERIC SCOTT HUFFMAN 19541 KimbaJI Road Person. Michigan 49339 TO ERIC SCOTT HUFFMAN IT IS ORDERED 1. You are being sued by plaintiff in this court to OBTAIN A JUDGMENT OF DIVORCE You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before 60 days from 3-9-00 if you fail to do so a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded m the compla>nt filed in this case. 2 A copy of this order snail be published once each week n HASTINGS BANNER for three con­ secutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. Marche. 2000 Judge James H Fisher (3/23) States. Dear United States: I have said it before, and I’ll say it again - nobody can take ad­ vantage of you without your permission. If you can’t get Mr. Wonderful to go with you for counseling, go alone. You deserve better than you’re getting, but you won’t get it un­ less you demand it. marry, you accept the obligation to do everything in your power to make the rela­ tionship work. If there is abuse, that is a le­ gitimate reason to get out. Otherwise, mar­ riage is a commitment to stay and work out whatever problems exist. We arc a spoiled society, and spend too much time focusing on what others are NOT doing for us. My husband and 1 have been married 15 years. I don’t expect flow­ ers and romance. Hc^ not the type, and 1 knew this early on. I know he loves me. be­ cause he works hard every day to provide for his family. In return. I try to make him feel special. Most wedding vows include the word "cherish," and if “Kentucky” would cherish the small things in her mar­ riage, it just might lead tc a fulfilling rela­ tionship. - Realistic in N.Y. Dear Readers: You’ve head both sides. Take your choice. Married to it Dear Ann Landers: I liked your re­ sponse to the parents in La Crosse, Wis., who were fed up with the way coaches work their players to death while church and fam­ ily outings go begging. What do you think life is like for the coacht wife? Well, I’d like to tell you. “Coach” has a regular night job, which means be leaves the house at 11 p.m. and gets home at 9 in the morning. I leave for MY job at 6:30 a.m., and get home at 6 p.m. After Coach gets his sleep, he goes to the high school, where he hold his practices, has his games, and socializes with the par­ ents and kids. He is rarely home before 10:30 p.m. So. what time do I have with Coach? Do the math, Ann. Coach has a 17-ycar-old son who re­ cently moved in with us. But Coach has no time for parenting, because he is too busy coaching other people’s kids, so parenting becomes MY job. Now. I am dealing not only with being the parent of a teenager, but housecleaning, cooking, laundry, yard maintenance, banking, grocery shopping Dear Ann Landers: I’ve had a lot of al­ lergies all my life. As a result, I was never able to have a pct like most kids in the neighborhood, and 1 was not allowed to play with the pets other kids had. The one ex­ ception was a Mexican Chihuahua that be­ longed to the kid across the street, and that was because it had very little hair and re­ sembled a rat more than a dog. Yesterday, I was on a plane, enjoying the flight when ail of a sudden, I felt my throat tighten up, and I began to wheeze. In the middle of my wheezing fit, I caught a glimpse of the woman sitting next to me, and couldn't believe my eyes. She had a big, fat cat on her lap. partly concealed by her silk scarf. 1 asked her. “How did you get that cat on board?" She replied. "I hid Fifi in my knitting bag. When she saw me pack­ ing last night, she started to cry, so I de­ cided to take her with me.” By the time I got to Los Angeles, my eyes were swollen, and I felt like hell. The ques­ tion I want to ask is this: Can I sue die air­ line for pain and suffering? - N.Y. Joe. Dear Joe: You can sue anybody for any­ thing, but I’m not sure you would win. The airline, however, might consider giving you a refund or a voucher for another flight. Also, the airline has a legitimate beef against the woman who secretly brought the cat aboard. If she could not bear to leave Fifi behind, she should have placed the cat in a special animal carrier, and put it in cargo. (Sometimes, the carriers will fit un­ der the seats, and the airlines will pennit the animal to remain with its owner.) P.S.: Why didn’t you explain the problem to the stewardess? I’m sure she would have moved you to another scat rather than sec you suffer all the way to LA. Best rejoinder Dear Ann Landers: Please print one of the best rejoinders of the century. Bessie Braddock, a well-known English socialite, attended a dinner party, and was seated next to Sir Winston Churchill. She said to him, “Winston, you are drunk." He replied, “Madam. I may be drunk, but you are ugly, and tomorrow, 1 will be sober" ••••• Planning a wedding? Whats right? What's wrong? "The Ann Landers Guidefor Brides " will relieve your anxiety. Send a self-addressed, long business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $3 75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Brides, c/o Ann Landers. PO. Box ! 1562. Chicago, III 60611-0562. (In Cbnada. send $4.55.) To find out mone about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate webpage at wwwcreators.com. Brian Anthony Demski, Shelbyville and Rachel Lee DcBree. Shelbyville. Jesse James Strzyzewski, Middleville and Beth Ann Krueger, Middleville. Paul Brian Fifclski, Wayland and Karen Louise Huffman. Wayland. Craig Adam Keeler, Delton and Bonnie Kay Allen, Delton. Rodney Alan Innes, Hastings and Bar­ bara Jean Claypool. Hastings. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE Of PUBLIC MEETMG to hear Assessment APPEALS w< to Mt at t» RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL. Haam Rte. Hastngs. tochgen. on: MARCH 13,2000 MARCH 14, 2000 MC AM lo Noon 9:00 AM. to Noon 100 PM. to 400 PM 100 PM lo 400 PM Also any other days doomed necessary to equate me Assessment Roa PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS 1 FACTORS FOR IMS CLASS Agriculture Commeraal Industrial Residental Developmental Personal RATIO 3961% 38 35% 50 00% 4626% •0-0- MULTIPLIER 12623 1.3038 1.0000 10808 ■0-0- The abow rate and musters do not moon met awry parcel wSrecww ma same 1 you hew purchased property « art to assessed al m of mate tea a you haw anprawd you property such as adMona. new buktngs. driveways etc. tow w« too reOect r me value ot you property Upon request 0* any parson who ■ assessed on sad r* u Na agera. and upon sUktet cauae tong stem. M Spud « Revuw w* correct me assessment ol such property as s* in tow, judgamars. mate toa wluabon a*te retow*, mat and equal Roban M. Edwarda, Supantaor RUTUND CHARTER T0WMSHP MSTHaaftfcad Hartnga,MI aSOSMnS (S1S)M*41M �Page 9 The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 9. 2000 From TIME to TIME... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht George H. Rock, Naval Architect, Builder of Ships By Joyce F. Weinbrecht George Henry Rock was born on Nov. 21. 1868 in Hastings, Mich. The Rock family arrived in Hastings tn 1866. He was the third son of Adam M. and Sarah Ann Craw­ ley Rock Adam Rock had a blacksmith shop on the comer of Jefferson and Court Streets in Hastings. The family lived in the 4th Ward of the City of Hastings when the 1880 cen­ sus was taken. He had a brother John, and his brother, James Rock, who had been bom in Ohio. James was also a blacksmith, like his father. He had sisters. Julia Anne, who remained unmarried, and Laura Belle. Laura Belle Rock married Ernest Edgar Fred A. Rock was the youngest of the six children. He served tn the Spanish-American War with the 32 Michigan Infantry. Fred was buned in Berryville Cemetery following his death on Jan. 6, 1939, at age 58. The iuneral services were held with mil­ itary honors in Jackson, where the repre­ sentative of the Span.sh American War Camp Sanford Hunt No. 19, did the honors. His wife, Ada M. Rock, died in 1948, and is also buned in Barryville Cemetery Sarah A. Crawley Rock died on Oct. 19. 1885, at the age of 45. Adam M. Rock died on May 24, 1921 Both arc buned at River­ side Cemetery in Hastings, Barry County, as are Julia A. and Laura Rock Edger. George, as well as his siblings, attended Hastings Schools. He graduated from Hast­ ings High School in June of 1884. In the spring of 1885 he took a competitive exam­ ination at Jackson, Mich, for a cadetship at the U.S. Naval Academy. Annapolis. Md. At that time. Barry County was a part of the Third Congressional District, which included, along with Barry County, Eaton County, Calhoun County. Branch County and Jackson County. There were more than 20 candidates for the cadetship. George H. Rock finished an outstanding first. He entered Annapolis in the fall. In June of 1889 he graduated with honors, ranking second in his class. He was an outstanding mathematician. The five top ranking students were given the opportunity to specialize in an area of study that they were interested in. W'hile he had planned lo go to active sea duty, his brilliance in mathematics caused hts instructors to urge him to take up Naval construction in an area where the United States needed more skills. So. George Rock gave up his dream of going to sea for the less glamorous, but more exacting work of designing, building and repairing ships for Uncle Sam's fleet. In November of 1890 he sailed for Glas­ gow, Scotland, where the building center of lhe world at that time was located. Here Ensign Rock took specialized courses in manne construction and architecture, grad­ uating after two years with high honors. He was transferred to the Naval Con­ struction Corps when he returned to the United States in 1891. He was promoted from the rank of ensign to assistant naval constructor with the rank of lieutenant junior grade on July 1. 1891, and to naval Marjorie Belle Edger Steiner, great niece of Rear Admiral George Henry Rock, at the grave site in Arlington National Cemetery Barry County men in the 32nd Infantry at Tampa. Fla during the Spanish Ameri­ can War Top Row (left to right): Fred Rock, Frank Englehardt, Gersham Sever­ ance, Milton Murphy, Edward Downs; bottom row, Frank Schumann, Walter Carveth. Carl P Bessmer, William Osborne, and Dell Sutton. constructor with the rank of lieutenant on June 23. 1898 His first duty as assistant naval instructor, in 1892-1895, was in New York, where the Maine and Cincinnati ships were being built. Three monitors were being completed and vessels of the rapidly growing fleet were repaired. He also was assigned addi­ tional duty as superintending constructor of the Marblehead, which was a light cruiser being completed under contract with a ship building firm in New York City. In 1893 George Henry' Rock married Edith Gertrude Neumann of Newark, N.J. at the Episcopal Church. Edith was the sister of George s roommate while he attended the naval academy. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Crawley of Baltimore She had been bom in’Wisbach, Cam­ bridgeshire. England in 1840 and came to America with her parents in 1845. where they lived in Ohio. She married Amos M. Rock in 1858. George and Gertrude rock had twin sons. Albert and Bertram. Dunng the years from 1895 lo 1898 Gcoigc superintended the construction in Baltimore, Md.. of four torpedo boats and one submarine In 1898-1901. dunng the Spanish-American and Philippine Wars, he was promoted and commissioned naval constructor, and later supenntending con­ structor, Newport News. He supervised the battleships and armored cruisers. Dunng World War I. Captain George H. Rock had charge of the Navy Yards at Brooklyn. N.Y. Here he supervised a work force of 10,000 men engaged in construc­ tion of warships President Woodrow Wil­ son. as well as top officers in the Navy Department. commc.<ded him for his ser­ vice, his skills and his leadership. Among other things, he developed short cuts for speeding up the work of refitting captured German ships into transports. which were badly needed by the U.S. Navy. He was the first Naval constructor to use electric welding techniques to repair dam­ aged manne engines. For this, md other World War I services, he was awarded the Navy Cross. He was noted for his forward looking view, which helped to make the nation aware of the need of a modern and expand­ ed Navy. He did much of the preliminary work, which aided in the Amcncan victory in World War II. . He was given the permanent rank of rear admiral in 1926. As his retirement approached at age 64. in 1932. due to the age limit law which was in effect at the time, he was not ready to quit. He had had many offers dunng his career to go into private industry, which probably would have paid much better, but he had a deeply ingrained sense of.pride and loyalty for the naval service*. After his retirement in 1932. he accepted an offer to head the Webb School of Naval Architecture in New York City Here he proved to be a good educator and an excellent administrator. The students admitted to this program were of excellent quality and he was able lo share his exper­ tise and expcncnce with them for over a dozen years. He retired from the Webb School, after about a dozen years, voluntarily leaving the program in 1945 During World War II he served as an advisor and special assignments. One of the assignments was to present the Navy **E” Award lo the Hastings New York Plant of the Anaconda Wire and Cable Company Admiral Rock never forgot his begin­ nings in Hastings and in Barry County and kept in contact with his family and friends, and he remained humble even after receiv­ ing many awards and honors. He counted it a privilege to serve his country and the Navy for over a half century, through three 6606 Rear Admiral George Henry Rock, taken on July 1,1942 when he present­ ed the Navy "E“ Award to the New York Plant of the Anaconda Wire and Cable Company wars in which the Navy did the country proud. Less than a year after retiring from the Webb Institute he entered the Naval Hospi­ tal. Brooklyn, N.Y., where he died on April 20. 1946. al age 78. He was buned at Arlington National Cemetery. Washington. DC. with military honors. His wife of 45 years died in 1938 and is also buried at his side at Arlington Cemetery. The grandthtoghter of Laura Heft Rock Edger, is Marjorie Edgar Steiner, great niece of Rear Admiral George Henry Rock. Her grandfather was Ernest J. Edger. Her father was Ernest J. Edger Jr. Marjorie is proud of her great uncle and has shared with us the pictures from family records and from a visit which she made to Arlington National Cemetery in April of 1998 Sources Research done by Nyla and Harland .Vre for the upcoming book "Barry County in the Spanish American War." Pho­ tographs from the family records of Mar­ jorie Bell Edgers Steiner Untied States Census year 1880 and 1894. Hastings Ban­ ner. Centennial Edition, May 3. 1956 Laura Belle Rock Edger, circa 1888. sister of George H. Rock Harold Dean Second Lt. Stewart brought pride to the community when he.graduated from West Point. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE AVERAGE *8 -‘10 Deliver the new TDEMcLeodVSA Phone Book in Hastings, Plainwell and Bellevue areas. The Barry County Board ot Commissioners will heid a pub­ ic hearing at 10:00 AM on Tuesday. March 14.2000. m the Commissioner's Room of the County Courthouse at 220 W State Street Hastings. Ml. to review a grant appi-cabon to the Michigan Stale Housing Development Authority tor funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Program. The purpose ot the hearing is to gain citizen input prior to the submission ot the application to continue the ccuntywide Home Improvement Program The County Housing Program ts applying tor a grant not to exceed $500,000. These funds may be uttaed to make low interest rate improvement loans and down payment assis­ tance to tow and moderate income households in Barry- FLEXIBLE HOURS TEMPORARY POSITIONS Must have valid driver’s license, dependable insured auto and be 18 years of age or older. 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March g 2000 State-ranked Lady Vikings play Friday in volleyball regional LAKE ODESSA — Lakewood High School varsity volleyball coach Kellie Rowland believes it is a goal of any Canned coaches makes you ponder what’s more important Before Super Tuesday came. Black Monday gave basketball fans in this state much to talk about. Monday marked the end for three basketball coaches. Western Michigan University's Bob Donewald, Eastern Michigan University's Milton Barnes and Detroit Pistons' Alvin Gentry. The news of Gentry 's departure did not surprise me. nor did it much sadden my heart, but the reassignment of Donewald and the firing of Barnes was news that wasn't very pleasing to this certain sports editor. It took me back down memory lane and left me wondering why solid leadership often goes unrewarded. Was it really 11 years ago that Donewald came to Western? The year was 1989 and the Broncos hired Donewald to take over a troubled program. The sports editor at the Western Herald was one of the first to meet the new coach and heard him discus his future plans at length. "I know the direction that I want to take the team in, and with the recruits and the people we have in the program, we will take it in that direction," Donewald said. At WMU, Donewald compiled a 151­ 155 record and enjoyed some post-season success. The Broncos in 1998 defeated Clemson in the first round of lhe NCAA tournament and came close to knocking off Stanford in round two. He was also named the Mid-American Conference 'Coach of the Year" in 1992 when lhe Broncos finished 21-9. Before taking over the WMU program. Donewald spent 11 seasons al Illinois State and led that program to six post­ season tournaments. He also served as an assistant coach for four years under Bobby Knight at Indiana. Donewald was a difficult figure to deal with, for some, but I always enjoyed my working relationship with the basketball mentor. S'ire, there were moments that werer. t specifically super, but I always found Doncwatd to be intelligent, cordial and driven toward achieving certain goals. Maybe he wasn't the most chatty, or the most apt to smile, coach in the business, but he did his job professionally and admirably. You won't find any NCAA representatives hanging around WMU looking into possible infraction situations. There were wins against Michigan... there were near upsets against Indiana... there were non-confcrence games at Purdue and Indiana, and there was 1998 when the Broncos made it to the big dance. But. for the most part, there were goals that were not obtained If there is a knock I have on Donewald it is the fact that more area stars did not find their way onto lhe Bronco basketball team. Hastings' Mark Brown was one who did play at WMU. but for every Brown there were plenty of Tony Bowne's who did not. My attempt to get Bowne to go lo WMU went unsuccessful and I’m happy that it did. Jay Smith is a good guy and CMU can be a pleasant new home for the Saxon hoop star. But Donewald's departure makes me ponder lhe cost of running a clean program and how leadership is often swept underneath the rug when it comes to evaluating how an individual performs his or her job. For Donewald, the curtain closed after a 10-18 season. If that would have been the case at CMU, Smith would also be searching for new employment. "We appreciate Bob's many years of loyal service lo this institution, but felt it was time for a change," WMU athletic director Kathy Beauregard said in a written statement. Donewald never was able to build the WMU hoop program into the "posh hotel" that I had envisioned. But be and the Broncos had their moments and always represented the school in the classiest of ways. Hopefully, I will still be able to see Donewald at Plumb's (he has a summer home in Gun Lake) during the summer or run into him at a summer basketball function, but at this time that seems highly unlikely. Barnes was another who represented himself and his university well. Barnes was hired by Eastern Michigan University in 1996 and led the Eagles to 20-win seasons in his first two seasons. Before arriving at EMU, Barnes played al Albion College, was a part-time assistant al Albion College and coached for three seasons at Albion High School. As a sophomore al Albion College, my editor Dave Young, remembers how he stayed at school and spent time working with younger kids in the area. Barnes always made it his goal to teach the kids that there was more to life than just basketball, according to Young. Because of that. Young gave him the nickname of "Good News" Barnes, sort of a comparison to another former basketball player from this area. Detroit Piston Marvin "Bad News" Barnes. The losses of coaches like Donewald and Barnes leave me bitter and wondering what college sports, or sports in general, are all about? As March Madness approaches, I wonder if winning has just loo much of a cost. • Bradley a Flying Dutchman: Man Bradley, a graduate of Hastings High School, is a sophomore performer on the Hope College mens' tennis team this "They've just got too many weapons" * MW- **---- -* MW n, 1 □ndy MkMIebmh "Sometimes we lose aspect of community sports; it is important to make your community proud," Rowland said. "We wanted to play aggressively and stay on the top of our game." It was the third consecutive year that the Lady Vikings met up with Middleville in a district championship match and, like the othe two, Lakewood prevailed with relative ease. With lhe victory, Lakewood s spikers advanced to Friday’s regional tournament where it will face the winner of the Grand Rapids Catholic Central district The Lady Vikings will open play at 6:30 p.m. The regional will be staged at East Grand Rapids High School. Middleville began district action Saturday with a 15-10, 15-9 triumph over area rival Caledonia. Kelly Bremer and Erin Palmer each had 3 aces for the victors. Lakewood battled Portland in lhe event's second match and coasted. "In the Portland match, we really did struggle to emotionally stay up," Rowland said. "We tried not to make errors." After its triumph versus lhe Lady Scots, Middleville look on Hastings in the semifinals and puited out a 16-14, 15­ 10 victory. Teri Schondeimaycr managed 10 kills versus Hastings. Hastings coach Tom Freridge pointed lo passing as the difference in that outcome. Lakewood's Stephanie Maciasz (12) goes high above the net to bring down a spike in the championship match against Middleville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) "We started off fine, we just didn't sustain our passing," Frendge said. "We just didn't play very well today and Middleville played very consistently." The Lady Trojans also found success through their hustle in the back row. "They did a nice job in the back row; their hack row won the game," Freridge said. "Ihey brought hall after hall up “ Middleville coach Cindy Middlebush said her team s tournament efforts were commendable. "We split with both (Caledonia and Hastings) early in the season; the girls really played their best al lhe end of the season," Middlebush said. "We served well against Caledonia and had some good hits against Hastings.” The championship match lasted only 25 minutes as Lakewood was very much focused on faking care of business. VOLLEYBALL Continued on page 13 spring. Hope is currently 4-1 on the early season and will take its southern trip to Hilton Head, S.C. March 20-24. • Storrs in All-State Game Sunday: Former Hastings High School basketball star Jeff Storrs will compete in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association East-West All-Star game Sunday at Lansing Community College. The mens' game tips off at 3 p.m. and the womens' contest is at 1 pjn. Storrs, a member of the Kalamazoo Valley Community College squad, averaged 10 points a game for an 11-16 program in 1999-2000 and was the team's top shooter from three-point range. Talk to you soon. Students vs. Cops in basketball fund-raiser It will be a team from Barry County Law Enforcement battling a squad of Hastings Alternative Education students Monday, March 13, at the Hastings Middle School. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. and is a fundraiser that will benefit the Alternative Education programs at the school. Proceeds will be used for program enhancements, such as field trips, and school building improvements, according to Majorie Haas, the assistant principal for lhe Alternative Education programs. Sponsors are the Alternative Education Student Council and the Parent Teacher Committee. successful athletic program to make its community proud. Rowland's Lady Vikings have been able to de just that during recent winter terms, winning conference crowns, district titles and regional championships cn route to becoming one of the premier prep volleyball programs in the state. Last Saturday, Lakewood played host to a Class B district tournament and once again produced pleasurable results for its supporters The Lady Vikings, 59-5 and ranked fifth in Class B, defeated Middleville 15­ 3, 15-2 in the championship match after earlier powering past Portland 15-1. 15-1. The Lakewood High School volleyban team shows off the first-place hardware from Saturday's district championship. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Ticket costs are $2 for adults and $ 1 for children ages 5-13. Children under the age of 5 can enter free of charge. Food and beverages will be available at the game. Corporate and individual sponsors for the event include Barlow Florist, Bosley Pharmacy, the Coleman Agency, Felpausch Food Center, FlexFab Horizons International, Hastings Flower Shop, Hastings Office Supply, Hastings 4 Cinema, I.C.S. Travel, King's Electronics, Mexican Connection, Northside Pizza, Plumb's Grocery, Secondhand Corners, Susan Baum, Thornapple Printing, the Viking Corporation and WBCH. NAYS to hold tournament North American Youth Sports announced that they will hold their annual spring youth basketball tournament in the Lansing area May 19-21 at the Portland High School and the Portland Middle School. The tournament will feature ten different age brackets: 5th-6(h grade boys; 5lh-6th grade girls, 7th grade boys, 7»h grade girls. 8th grade boys. 8th grade girts. 9th-10th grade girts, 9th-IOch grade boys; 11 th-12th grade boys and 11th- 12th grade girts. All grades are based on the grade in which a student is currently enrolled. The entry fee for the tournament is $90 and guarantees each team with a minimum of two games. There will be awards presented in each age bracket. The entry deadline is April 28. For additional information or an entry form, please call Mark Garrigan at the toll-free NAYS spring tournament hotline at 1 -800-787-3265 or tournament director Brian VanBuren at 517-323-7469. Saxon Scholar-Athletes... At halftime of last Friday's varsity basketball game between Hastings and Lowell, HHS took time out to honor its 13 scholar-athletes. The 13 are (not in order of how they are pictured) Michelle Griggs (basketball, volleyball and softball). Virginia Jennings (basketball, track and softball). Josh Alderson (golf and baseball). Carolyn DeWitt (cross country. volleyball and soccer), Jennifer Hodges (track), Katie Allerding (softball). Heather Girrbach (softball). Steve Obreiter (golf), Sam Stafford (soccer, wrestling and track), Antosia Myers (tennis). Ivy Malone (soccer), Danielle Bowman (softball) and Susan Hubbard (track). The Larry Neil Farm Bureau Agency sponsored this year’s competition. �The Hasting, Banner - Thursday, March 9. 2000 - Page 11 Saxon cheerleaders headed to State When Hastings High School’s cheerleading team competes at State this Saturday, it won't be its first time there, but it will be its first State appearance as a regional champion. That's because the Saxons came away with first-place honors in lhe Class B sideline competitive cheer competition at last Saturday's regional event, which they hosted. Coach Amy Hubbell's squad finished with a 348 score to finish in front of Kelloggsvilte, Portland and Hamilton. "They were pumped," Hubbell said. "This will be their third time at State, but their first as champs. They are wired for sound.” Now the Saxons go into lhe finals with a little bigger goal in mind. "We haven't placed at Stale yet; that's our next goal," Hubbell said. Hastings led the regional event after the first round, which requires a flat cheer with no stunts. "It (the cheer in the first round) was awesome," Hubbell said. "The biggest thing was their sportsmanship." In the second round, an open round that includes stunts, the Saxons may not have done their very best, but did enough to The Hastings High School cheerleaders won a regional championship and will compete Saturday in the State tiiials. Team members are (front row, from left) Nicole Baird. Lindsey HHI, Becky Bnsboe, Brandi Colvin, Mary Wright, Lisa Wiltrout. stay on top. "They did really good, but missed one of the stunts," Hubbell said. "That little bit didn't really matter." The Slate finals will take place at Saginaw Valley Stale University and the Saxons are certainly pumped. They will hit lhe floor for their appearance al 7 p.m. Expected to be back, after missing time because of injuries, are Lisa Wiltrout and Amanda Hawthorne. The Hastings squad includes two seniors. Wiltrout and Mary Wright, and a solid group of junior athletes. Plainwell pins loss on Trojans in district opener The post-season effort sort of mirrored the overall season as Middleville's varsity eagers fell to Plainwell 61-46 Monday night in Class B district basketball action on its home court. The 6-15 Trojans, according to their coach Kurt Holzhueter, "came out kind of tight" and "did not play very hard early on." Middleville trailed after the first quarter 15-7. In the second quarter, however, Holzhueter's squad found some success through its full court trap a managed a "good little spark" to go in front 22-20. But Plainwell tallied eight of the halfs final 10 points and led at intermission 28­ 24. "It was a nice run, but wc just couldn't sustain iL" Plainwell put the game away in the third quarter with a 22-6 spurt. Despite four three-pointers from Blake Wilson in the fourth quarter. Middleville was unable to catch up. Wilson led the Trojans with 20 points, a total that included six trifectas. He finished the season by making 10 of his last 17 three-point shots. Ben Lucas was second in the Middleville score book with 7 points. Lucas also pulled down 7 rebounds. Defensively, the Trojans made 13 steals but their success at the free throw line was not as solid as th«* black and orange made good on just 5-of-l! attempts. Plainwell had three players that scored in double figures. Shawn Millward led the squad with 18 markers. Plainwell found success running versus its Middleville opponents. Plainwell's win set up a Wednesday matchup against Delton Kellogg. "They were able to fast break against us." Holzhueter said. District Hoops Class B District at Middleville Monday: Plainwell 61, Middleville 46. Wednesday: Hastings vs. Wayland; Plainwell vs. Delton Friday: Championship 7:30 p.m. Class C District at Bellevue Monday: Olivet 80, Albion 75 (OT) Wednesday: Galesburg Augusta vs. Olivet; Maple Valley vs. Bellevue Friday: Championship 7 p.m. Class B District at Belding Monday: Portland 87, Belding 64 Wednesday: Central Montcalm vs. Lakeview; Lakewood vs. Portland Friday: Championship 7 p.m. Jessie Rose; (back row) coach Amy Hubbell, Raechelle Easey. Amanda Hawthorne, Sara Wank, Andrea Brower, Kelli Misak. Kristen Harper and Genia Lear. (Photo by Shawna Hubbarth) Trojans out-score Saxons for mat triumph The Hastings Middle School wrestling team traveled lo Middleville Iasi Thursday and was defeated by the host Trojans, 70­ 29 Tom Rowse and Drew Richardson both secured first period pins in their matches. Other Winners for Hastings were Scott Rednwn, Dan Birr and Matt Lipstraw. Posting exhibition victories were Matt Hoffman, Tyler Fulmer, Andrew Bolthouse, Joel Maiville. Evan Anderson. Corey Fueri and Jacob Cary. The day previous (Wednesday. March 1). Hastings beat an undermanned squad from Forest Hills Northern. 90-24. The Saxons won 15 of 19 matches and all were by pins. Winning with those pins were Brent Laubaugh, Rowse, Chad Ferguson, Ryan Ferguson. Richard Harper. Caleb Case, Blair. Jim Coenan, Lipstraw. Devon Borror. Richardson, Codey Reid, Heath Vanbelkum and Lucas Covey. Earning victories in exhibition matches Cole leads B spikers to victory Hastings eighth grade B volleyball team proved victorious versus Newhall March 1. 15-12, 15-12, 10-15. Leading scorers were Julie Cole with 21 points. Jessica Falconer and Danielle Hays with 4 points, Stephanie McNally with 2 points, Ashley Miller with 5 points and Andrea Murphy with 2 points. Aces were scored by Cole, Falconer and Hays. The B team lost to Wayland 8-15, 15­ 3, 15-7. Hays, Erica Hubka. Angie Norris. Amber Jewett and Falconer were the top scorers. 7th Grade Blue... The Blue eagers won their game against Newhall. 12-15, 15-13 and 15-13. Holly Fennrtemaker was the team's top scorer with 14 points. were Justin Selleck, Hoffman, Codey Wise. Maiville. Andrew Mepham. Vanbelkum and Fueri. Hastings (ix>w 3-2) rebounded Tuesday with an 82-19 victory over Valley wood. Hastings won 15 of 19 matches and received stellar efforts from Scott Redman and Codey Reid. Redman defeated his opponent 7-5 in a rematch of a battle that he lost last year 11-0. Reid continues to improve and was able to pin his opponent in 2:46. Winning varsity matches were Devon Borror (forfeit), Brent Laubaugh (forfeit), Tifftny Easey (forfeit), Chad Ferguson (pin), Ryan Ferguson (9-1), Caleb Case (pin). Matt Lipstraw (pin). Drew Richardson (pin),. Joel Maiville (pin). Reid (pin), Scott Allerding (pin). Heath Vanbelkum (pu»K Corey Fueri (pin), Tom Rowse (8-2) and Redman (7-5). Winning exhibition matches were Jacob Elliott (7-4), Jeremy Cuddahee (pin), Andrew Bolthouse (pin), Andrew Mepham (inn) and Evan Anderson (10-3). Otsego wins at Delton Otsego upset Wayland Union in a Class B district volleybail championship match Saturday at Delton Kellogg High School. The Bulldogs beat lhe Wildcats 15-11, 5-15, 15-12 to advance into this week's regional tournament. In the semifinals. Otsego ousted rival Plainwell 15-6, 15-4, while Wayland won versus Allegan 16-14, 15-5. In the first round. Allegan won over the host Panthers 15-1. 15-0. Have an interesting sports story? Give us a call at 945-9554. Middleville's Ben Lucas (34) leans forward to release a shot over the Plainwell CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING defense during Monday's district game. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Note, « hrt, gmn that the Hastings Zoning Board ol Appeals w. hold a Pubke Hearing on Tuesday. March 21. 2000, at 7DO p.m. in tie City Han Council Chambers. 201 East Stale Streel. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Hastings. Mchigan The purpose ol sard hearing is tor the Board to hear comments and make a determination on a request by Donald Spencer, ol 520 East Railroad Street. Hasting.. Michigan (see map batow, Tuesday. March 21.2000. at 7GO p.m. in the City Hal Council Chambers. 201 East Stale Street. Legal description on said property is: CITY OF HASTINGS COM AT CTR SEC 17-3N-8WTH N 393 89 FT. TH S 46 DEG 53 MIN 30 SEC E 579.36 FT. TH N 43 DEG 6 MIN 30 SEC E 120 FT M/l TO SWLY RM LINE RAILROAD ST TH N 46 DEG 53 MIN 30 SEC W TO N A S 1'4 LINE. TH S 166 80 FT TO POB Contrary to City Ordinance Sections 90-859 of the Qty of Hastings Code ot Ordinances, it grant­ ed. wH alow the construction ot a fence doser to thr. front property line than allowed by Ordinance, wto tor amendment to the variance obtained in 1986 requiring aH vehicles to be stored nude within 24 hours at 520 East Railroad Street. Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals wtfl hold a Pubic Hearing on Hastings. Mchigan The purpose of said hearing is for the. Board to heat comments and make a determination on a request by Preston Nickerson of 725 East Thom Street, Hascngs. Michigan (see map below). Legal description on said properly is: CITY OF HASTINGS LOT 1 BLK 7. BUTLERS ADD Contrary to City Ordinance Sections 90-859 (aR1) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordnances, if granted, will allow the construction ot a fence at 725 East Thom Street with a height greater than 3 feet m a front yard 7th Grade Gold... Crestwood beat the Gold squad March 2 by scores of 15-3, 15-9, 15-9. Mandy Keeler led the team with I) service points. The seventh grade Gold team also lost to Valleywood Monday 15-7, 15-8 and 15-4. Leading the team in service points were Kelsey Howell with 7, Katie Lawrence with 3 and Halie Terrel with 3. The Gold team beat Wayland 15-13, 15-7 and 10-15. Courtney Robinson had 13 service points, Howell 8. Allison Cooney 5 and Bethany Giescler had 4. 8th Grade Gold... Crestwood came away with a 15-9. 4­ 15, 15-9 win over the Gold squad. Melissa Boren scored 7 points. Carmen DeVoignes 5 and Lisa Noteboom. Erica Davis, Kristin Lydy and Ashlee Rizor each scored 4 points. COLE...cont. on page 12 Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hail. 201 E State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request tor information and or minutes of said heanng should be directed to lhe Hastings Qty Qerk at the same address as stated above The City wilt provide necessary reasonable axis and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD caM relay services 1-800-649­ 3777. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings Qty Hafl. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Qerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649­ 3777. ’ Everil G. Manahum City Clerk Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 9. 2000 BOWLINC MORES Saturday Majors Boys High Game and Series - J. Butler 250-693; C. Purdum 226-639; I. Weeks 196-510. D Eagle 185-499; B Kirby 172­ 486; P Henncy 170-440; J. Smith 155-431; J. Goggins 145-407. Boss High Games - J Shoebndgc 169; B Venn 153; N Wnght 143; T Main 120; M Bosworth 117; L. Smith 116; T. Kirby 108 Giris High Game and Series - C Shellenbargcr 131-372; T Huss 130-352; R Pojha 130-351; J. Smith 127-348 Giris High Games - M Butler 144; J. Shoebndgc 109; K. Wait 90. Hastings Recreation Bowling League «3 Standings now are Hastings Bowl 27. Team *3 has 24 and Freeport Elevator has 21 points. Good Games and Series were. DJ. James 204-233-606; M Martin 515; S. Anger 255-216-660 and Dean Lambert 226-601 Tuesday Trios Cook Jackson 67.5-36.5; 3 Blind Mice 67-37; Needs Help 57-47. 3 Fates 51.5­ 52.5, Trouble 50.5-53.5; Just 4 Fun 49.5­ 54.5; Alley Gals 48.5-55.5; Hastings Bowl 47-57; Looney Toons 46.5-58.5; Seebers Auto Body 36-68. High Games and Series - C. Rosa 155; N. Hook 176; S Zalewski 155; W Main 172; B Hayes 168; S. Snider 165; L. Potter 187-528; S. Reid 151; B. Miller 170; D. Dutcher 172; J. Rice I59;T. Laymance 212; S. Vandenburg 178; D. Kelley 188; T. Pen­ nington 170; T Redman 210-538; J. Davi­ son 159; D. Scebcr 169; D Harding 189; J. Conger 194-549; P Ramey I77;V. Green 175. Thursday Mixed King Pins 74 1/2; Oops* 58; The Red Eyes 56, Varneys 53; Just Us 49; Question Marks 48. Goon Squad 46 1/2; Brown and Sons Excav 46; Hastings Bowl 41; Middle Lakers 39; Who\ Up 22; Bull Dogs 13. Men's Good Games and Series - C. VanHouten 222-594; B Kirby 216-560; c. Haywood 153-453; F Wagner 159-441 ;C. Mugndge 167-435; T. Peake 163; S. Faunce 152; C Leonard 149. Women's Good Games and Series - C. Swmkunas 182-174; M. Hodges 160-467; J. Rabiey 160-416; L. Miller 157-396; B. Billings 126-329; J. Musser 116-323; J. Anderson 104-252; H. Service 176; S. Tcunessen 164; S. Brown 164; M. Taylor 153; I. Ruthniff 152; V Brown 152; O. Gillons I5O;C. Service 144; M. Snow 137; D Hansen 128. R Brown 109 Bowlcrettes Hamilton Excavating 55.5-44.5; Bennett Industries 53.5-46.5; Carlton Center Bull­ dozing 52-48; Hecker Agency 48-52; Kent Oil Co. 45.5-54.5; Railroad Agency 45.5­ 54.5 Good Games and Series - B. Maker 167-444; S. Huver 114-314; N. Goggins 160-425; T. Redman 167-450; B Scobey 168; J. Mmektaedt 153-429; S. Dunham 166-446; K Fowler 194-487; J Hamilton 178-481; S Drake 152; J. Doster 153-425; G Potter 180-481; H. Coenen 179-471; J. Rice 183-464; M. Dull 146. Sundr. Night Mixed AII-4-Fun 59; Red Dog 56; 4 Horsemen 55 1/2; Matrix 55; Thunder Alley 54; Dou­ ble K’s 52; We'rc OK 52; Sunday Snoozers 52; B.S.crs 51 1/2; Lucky Strikes 51. Hap­ py Hookers 47 I '2; Thee Froggen. 46; Rock Bottom 41 1/2; Friends 37, Bud Light 31. Womens High Games and Series - B. Kirby 213-558; K Becker 199-549; D Dutcher 192-548; M. Simpson 172-501; L. Boze 181-478; K. Huhlman 180-464; P Key 171-452; B Cantrell 187-435; D Bartimus 184; J. Buckrcr 171; S. Snider 169; V. McLeod 167; A. Hubbell 165. Mens High Games and Series - B. Hubbell 222-618; B. Rentz 244-605; M. Martin 266-576; J. Bartimus 197-562; J. Delaat 195-556; S. Krallman 183-519; M Eaton 191-509; CW Simpson 191-501; M Cross 195-495; A. Thompson 202; J. James 199; D. Key 194; E Behmdt 186; J. Smith 182; A. McBrian 180; R Boze 159; B Drayton 151. Senior Citizen’s Nash 63-37; Weiland 62.5-37.5; Wood­ mansee 60-41; Kuempcl 58.5-41.5; Hall 58-42; Jesiek 56-44; Brewer’s 52.5-47.5; No One Senior 52.5-47.5; Snyder 50.5­ 49.5; Schlachter 50-50; Moucoulis 48-52; Fncnd 46-54; Girrbach’s 45.5-45.5; M-M’s 43-57; Lethcoc 41-59. Women’s High Game - D Keller 179; E. Mesecar 157; Y. Markley 205; Y. Cheese­ man 155; H. Service 172; F. Girrbach 165; A. Lethcoc 181; K. Colvin 168; S. Merrill 226; M. Weiland 191. Women’s High Series - D Keller 473; Y. Markley 498; H. Service 482; A. Lethcoc 473; S. Merrill 528; M. Weiland 494. Men’s High Game - N. Thaler 172; J Keller 155; R. Mason 181; G. Waggoner 177; R. Schlachter 189; W. Woodmansee 201; C. Haywood 197; K. Schantz 156; W. Birman 183; R. Nash 164; J. Molder 158; J. Beckwich 156; M. Schondelmaycr 199; J. Mercer 159; C Jesiek 157; B. Terry 188 Men’s High Series - N. Thaler 452; R. Mason 472; G. Waggoner 495; R Schlachter 486; W. Woodmansee 548; C. Haywood 483; W. Birman 483; M. Schondelmayer 489; J. Mercer 460; B. Terry 536. Wednesday. P.M. Hair Care 64 1/2-39 1/2; Misfits 61-43; Eye and Ent 57-47; Seeber’s Auto 57-47; Nash Chiro 55 1/2; Nash "5" Plus 51-53; Mace* Ph. 45-59; R.R. St. Mill 44 1/2-59 1/2; Girrbach's 43-61; Lifestyles 41 1/2-62 1/2. High Games and Series - J Decker 191 530; S. Merrill 181-518; G. Otis 190-470; R. Murphy 188-493; B Smith 168-470; B Dunham 200-469; M. Garber 168-469; I. Ruthruff 161-424; C. Shcllenbarger 155­ 381; J. Rice 158-442; M. Dull 146-414; C. Watson 146-414; E. Ulrich 194; T. Christo­ pher 184; N. Varney 158; J. Gardener 152; D. Seeber 457; E. Mesecar 437; B. Miner 478. Saxons survive Red Arrows’ rally It was a game that both teams could take pleasure in, but host Hastings defeated Lowell 62-56 in a regular season varsity basketball season closer last Friday that had the hometown crowd holding its breath. Tony Bowne scored 20 points, Dustin Terrel 16 and Eric VanDerMolen 10 for a Saxon squad that ended the year at 12-8 overall and began its post-season in lhe district ‘ournament Wednesday versus Wayland Union. Hastings led by 12 points. 34-22, at halftime against Lowell as Bowne connected for 15 points during the opening 16 minutes. The Red Arrows began their comeback bid in the third quarter and trailed 44-38 in the final seconds of the frame before Bowne made it a 46-38 affair when he banked a shot off lhe glass with just two seconds to go. Lowell eventually cut its deficit to two points, 58-56, with 2:04 to play in the game before Hastings closed it out by making four free throws with 25 seconds remaining and 5.7 seconds left. "Lowell played a great game and did the things they needed to do to stay in the game," Hastings coach Don Schils said. "We did the things we needed to do to win the game at the end. We responded." Schils said Lowell came out after halftime and made a game of it. "They got us out of sync in the second half," Schils said. "To their credit, they made a lot of good decisions ” The bulk of the Red Arrow offensive fireworks came from senior guard Aaron Alsgaard, who finished with a game-high 22 points, a total that included six threepointers. For Hastings, Leland Jennings and Ryan Eltzroth both proved to be impact players. Jennings made a steal with 36 seconds left that helped to ice the game. "I thought Leland played his best game," Schils said. "Eltzroth played a phenomenal game m the post." Lowell won lhe junior varsity game 56-54 and Hastings took the freshman game 60-44. Amber Peck with 8 points, Betsy Acker with 8, Ali Cooney with, 6, Kayla Arnie with 4, Halit Terre! with 4. Heidi Wear with 2, KeUcy Howell with 2 and KatMyn Roondb with 2 points. Howell also topped the squad with 5 rebounds. Tard and Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 28.5-15.5; Friends 26-18; The Misfits 25-19; Hastings Bowlers 235-20.5; Advanced Commercial Printers 19-25; Al & Pete's 19-25; Consumers Concrete 18­ 26; Plumb’s 17-27. Men’s High Games & Series - D. Malyneik 213-588; P. Scobey 221; D. Blakely 202; D Thompson 233-644; R. O’Keefe 222-545; D. Benner 190; L. Miller 240-610; M. Christiansen 192-485 Worn’s H<h Game & Series - D. Johnson 198-495 BASKETBALL GAME FUNDRAISER Barry County Law Enforcement vs. Hastings Alternative Education Students Monday, March 13th at 7:00 p.m. Hastings Middle School Gym $2.00 ADULTS $1.00 CHILDREN 5-13 Under 5 years of age FREE Corporate and individual sponsors of the event include: Barlow Florist Bosley Pharmacy Coleman Agency Felpausch Food Center FlexFab Horizons International, Inc. Hastings Flower Shop Hastings Office Supply Hastings 4 Cinema I.C.S. Travel King’s Electronics Mexican Connexion Northside Pizza Plumb’s Grocery Secondhand Corners Susan Baum Thornapple Printing, Inc. Viking Corporation WBCH each scored 8 points. Cooar Fisher, Howell and Rounds 4 Jacobs and Wear 2. On the ba Cooney collected 4 caroms. R* Pock each pulled down 4, Man* RcamdS and K trine Jacobs each active, making 13 steals. Feck made 4 steals, Jaime Fisher, Wear aad Howell each had 2 aad Cooney, Arnie and Acker each had 1 steal. COLE...continued from page 11 Jared Currie (44) looks to make a pass down court during Friday's O-K White hoop contest. Lydy and Heather Mathews were top scorers as the Gold defeated Valleywood two games to one. Keep friends and relatives "IN TOUCH" with their hometown. Give them a subscription to The Hastings BANNER. Call 945-9554. ™ Food and Beverages Available TumAround Center Student Council and Parent­ Teacher Committee are co-organizing this event to benefit the Alternative Education Programs. Proceeds will be used for program enhancements such as field trips, along with school building improvements. Eric VanDerMolen (24) hangs in the air to launch a shot attempt as teammate Tony Bowne (14) stands ready to rebound. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a publK hearing wHI be held by the Prairieville Townshp Planning Comm<ss»n on March 15. 2000, at 7:30 PM at the Prameville Township Hal. 10115 South Norns Road, wrthm the Township PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the nem(s) lo be considered at Uns pubac hearing include. »i brief, the following 1. Special Land Use Permit filed by Jacqueline S Bauman, 12972 M-43. Delton, Ml 49046. to allow group daycare tor up to 12 children, undec the age of 12. at said address (Parcel No. 06-012­ 013-000-007-00). The property n question is in the ’A" - Agncuttural District 2 Special Lane Use Permit filed by Richard and Joanne Oehrt. 4644 Fennessy. SW. Grand Rapds. Michigan 49544. to alow continuation ot the placement and use of a 24-foot Jayco travel trailer on Lot 17 (Parcel No 08-012-430-017-00). Sandy Beach, during the months of June. July. August and September as presenbed in Township Zoning Ordinance The property in question is in the -fi-2‘ Single Family and Two Family Medium Density Residential District. ____ 3 Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission tor this meeting All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on these special land use permit applications at the address below Prairievine Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers tor the heanng impaired and audio tapes of pnnted materials being considered at the heanng upon five (5) days notice to the Prameville Township Clerk Individuals vrth disabilrties requmng auxihary aids or services should contact the PrameviBe Township Clerk. Prairieville Township Planning Commission Robert Kull, Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 Noteboom and Boren each tallied 10 points as the Gold team also won a weekly match against Wayland. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM ISA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condtions of a mortgage maoe by JerSyn J. Came (original mortgagors) to First Union Home Equity Bank. NA.. Mortgagee, dated February 19. 1999, and recorded on March 25. 1999 In Liber 1027035. on Page, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the First Union National Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated July 28. 1999. which was recorded on August 7.1999, m Uber *034971. on Page. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is darned to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUN­ DRED FORTY-SIX AND 46/100 dollars ($36,746 46). including interest at 12.200% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute si such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foredosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml al 1:00 p m., on April 20. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lots 3 and 29 of Supervisor s Plat of Howard Point, according to the recorded xt Liber 3 of Rats on Page 74. The redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, si which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: March 9. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Btogham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200012522 Cougars (4/6) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 9. 2000 - Page 13 VOLLEYBALL...continued from page 10 Panthers sink Rams The varsity basketball team at Delton Kellogg High School found a great way to enter lhe post-season, winning its regular season finale at home last Friday against Galesburg Augusta. 76-64. Robert Boyle scored 26 points for the Panthers. His total included two three- pointers and an 8-for-IO effort from the free throw line PANTHERS continued on page 19 Freestyle wrestling to start up The Hastings Freestyle Wrestling Club will begin its practices Tuesday. March 14, on the balcony at Hastings High School. The club is open to any youngster in the third grade and up. Practices will be Tuesday and Thursday with third through sixth grade wrestlers practicing from 7 to 8 p.m. and seventh through 12th grade wrestlers practicing from 8 to 9 p.m Cost is $15 per wrestler or $25 per team’s overall play on the day. "Really our goal was to meet Lakewood in the finals,” Middlebush said. Leaders for Lakewood were Jill Benschoter (2 blocks, 10 digs and 9 kills). Audra Love (10 digs), Katherine Shellenbargcr, Ashley Frost, Stephanie Maciasz (9 kills) and Amanda Blough (15 service points. 5 aces and 26 assists). "Shellenbargcr made some big digs. Love was real solid and Frost didn't allow much to drop,” Rowland said. The Lakcwixxi coach knew they had lire talent to beat Middleville, but wanted to make sure her team had the right frame of mind lo come out on top. "They played aggressively and stayed on the lop of their game," Rowland said "We talked about Middleville before and how they play with some speed. They have ihe ability to come back, so we knew that we could have to continue to play. They played hard." Middlebush knew that beating lhe Lady Vikings would be a tremendous challenge, but was pleased with her ’"They've just got loo many weapons; we just don't have the power that Lakewood does." In Game I of the championship match, Middleville was lied with Lakewood 2-2 early on. but the Lady Vikings responded to the challenge by scoring the next six points and never looked back after that. Schondelmaycr made a couple of big spikes for the Lady Trojans, but Shellenbargcr and Maciasz ripped a couple of rockets for the Lakewood squad. Game 2 was similar to Game 1 as the two teams were tied 1-1 early on, before the blue and white rattled off nine straight points lo go ahead 9-1. Later, with lhe score 11-2, Lakewood tallied the final four points with a lip kill by Benschoter, another tip by Blough, a blast by Maciasz and a match-ending kill by Maciasz. family. For more information, call Mike Goggins at 945-5290 or Dennis Redman at 945-2223 YMCA Spirit League squads battle for baskets Jenny Wanland scored 7 points and Carmen DesVoignes 5 to lead the eighth grade girls’ basketball team in lhe YMCA of Barry County Spirit Basketball League to a 24-14 win over the seventh grade team. For lhe seventh grade eagers, Ali Cooney, Sarah Franz. Beth Geisler, Betsy Acker and Kathlyn Rounds all scored 2 points. The eighth grade team also collected a 31-29 triumph over its seventh grade foes. Lisa Noteboom and Wanland tallied 8 points and Jamie Shilling added 7 markers For the seventh grade team, Kelsey Howell had 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Rounds 5 points and 4 rebounds. Cooney 4 points and Courtney Robinson 2 points. Hastings' Kristen Wildem (4) sets a ball near the net as teammate Joann Bailey (6) gets in position to make a spike. Lady Eagle spikers stopped The YMCA Adult Women's Volleyball League champions was the ICS squad. Team members are (from left) Susie Baum, Amy Hubbell, Susan Replogle, Dena Chase and Dawn Galaviz. (Photo provided) Spirit League added to YMCA baseball program The YMCA of Barry County is offering two baseball programs to better serve every baseball level. The recreational league will be offered as usual. Another option is a more competitive Spirit league for players with advanced skills. The Spirit league is joining with the Hastings Youth Baseball Organization. The competitive program will not change rules from the HYBO format of the past. Advanced baseball skills are needed for players to participate in lhe competitive leagues. There will be skills assessment clinics at McFall Elementary (for Middleville teams) Thursday. March 16 from 7-9 p.m., at Hastings High School (for Hastings teams) Saturday. March 18 from 1-3 p.m. and at lhe Delton Kellogg Middle School (for Delton teams) Friday, March 24 from 5-8 p.m. For more information about the baseball league contact the YMCA of Barry County office. 234 E. State St. in Hastings, al (616) 945-4574 Second place finishers in the YMCA Adult Women’s Volleyball League was the Hastings Bunal Vault spikers. Team members are (from left) Laurene Rugg, Brenda Noteboom, Jean Stavale, Karen Myers and Maureen Dudley. Not pictured are Nancy Buehl and Danielle Dipert. A RETIREMENT INCOME FOR Barry County Christian School's volleyball team ended its season March 3 with a loss to Battle Creek Academy. The Lady Eagles made BCA work for its points, but still came up short, 7-15, 15­ 12, 15-12. Senior Genny Lukasiewicz led BCCS with her spikes ano soft lips. Lukasiewicz, an outside hitter, finished lhe match with 2 service aces. 4 tips, a block and 8 kills. Another senior, Becky Meengs, wound up with 7 service points, 2 aces, 2 kills and 2 blocks. Meengs, a back row specialist, covered the court much to the benefit of the Lady Eagles' squad. The team’s third senior, Heidi Hofstra. had a string of serves in the third game that included an ace. Hofstra was a key back row player for BCCS. In the second game, BCA rallied and had success with its digs, while BCCS had a hard time putting its spikes down. At this time, Meredith Rozema resorted to some soft lips over lhe block that left the opponents on the floor. Rozema finished the match with a string of service points that included an ace. "After an injury midway through lhe season, she (Rozema) had to concentrate more on setting than hitting and she is learning the subtleties of being a setter and is proving that lhe setter is truly the quarterback of the team," BCCS coach Abby Taylor said. Other standouts for the Lady Eagles included Reka Holley, Liz Potter and Janna Rozema. Holley had 2 service aces. Potter served consistently throughout the match and Janna Rozema is a freshman who Taylor says has "great potential." Janna Rozema had a block in the third game lhat stunned lhe BCA team and brought lhe crowd lo its feel, according to Taylor. "All in all, il was a greal game played and fun was had by all," Taylor said. The Lady Eagles finished lheir campaign at 14-8. "Above all, our team proved time and time again what it means to have integrity and good sportsmanship and I am incredibly proud of that fact," Taylor said. . ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Assyria Township Board meetings will be held each month on the first Monday of the month at 7 30 p.m If the first Monday is a legal holiday. the meeting will be held on the first Tuesday at 730 p.m The meetings will be held at the Assyria Township Hal on Tasker Road, just east of M66 The following are scheduled dates for fiscal year 2000­ 2001 October 2,2000 April 3. 2000 May 1,2000 June 5.2000 LIFE... AND BIG TAX SAVINGS Our annuities and IRAs offer tax advantages, high July 3.2000 August 7. 2000 September 5. 2000 (Tues) interest earnings, and a lifetime retirement income. It's not who you call after retirement, it's who you November 6. 2000 December 4.2000 January 2.2001 (Tues) February 5.2001 March 5. 2001 call BEFORE that makes the difference. Call today! Miking Your Future More Predictable Larry N«l. FARM BUREAU CLU. CHFC »JW SUIT Si Iymcanews lU.nn,. Ml *«'« Phone U45-.U43 www Irmevreawnsuixnc. -n* com The Assyria Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxilary aids and serv­ ices to individuals with disabilities at any meeting or pubic heanng upon six days notice prior to each meeting to the Assyria Township Board Individuals with disabilities requir­ ing auxiliary aids or servees should contact the Assyria Township Board by writing or call­ ing the Assyria Township Clerk. Debbie Massimmo. 7475 Cox Road. Bellevue. Ml 49021 616758.4003. . HastlniJs Country Club YMCA of Barry County Adult Floor Hockey TNR Machine . 1-0-0 Advanced Stone & Tile 1-0-0 Hackers 0-1-0 Metal Militia........................................... 0-1-0 Avengers 0-0-0 Games Played - Metal Militia 7 vs. TNR Machine 16; Advanced Stone and Tile 6 vs. Hackers 3; Bye: Avengers YMCA Adult Women's Solley ball Final League Standings ICS 36-3 Hastings Bunal Vault . . . .22-17 Ranger Die Inc. 18-21 Ray James Electromechanical 14-25 Cascade Home Improvement .6-30 FXXIR 1550 BROADWAY. HASTINGS. MICH. I ; DATE: Sunday. March 12 - Sunday. March 19 TIME: 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Enter through main entrance NEEDED: COOKS. WAITRESS STAFF. PRO SHOP STAFF. GROUNDS STAFF Since 7946 Burkey Sales & Service, Inc. * On silt applications and intemewa. For more information, call 9*5-2992 616-945-5085 ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS The Assyria Township Budget Hearing will be held YMCA of Barry County 2000 Winter Volley ball V-Tech Systems ...................................... 41-"' Digit 37-8 True Value .39-9 Hastings Mfg ............................... 39-15 Bill's Safety Sen ice . 29-16 Coleman Agency . 21-33 Flexfab .17-37 Wolverines 9-39 Lon Lefanty State Farm Ins 9-39 Cordray Construction .5-43 | PLACE: Hastings Country Club on Saturday. March 25. 2000. at 1000 a.m. at the Aluminum Exterior Low-E Glass High Density Urethane Foam — —► iqq% Lifetime Warranty Split Colors For Replacement or New construction Many Styles Available Township Hall on Tasker Road, just east of M-66. A copy ol the budget may be obtained by contacting the Clerk at 616 758 4003 and will also be available at the meeting. The Annual Meeting for Assyna Township will be held immediately following the Budget Hearing. Debbie Massimino Assyria Township Clerk Vinyl Interior Corne see our show room display at: 21£ N. Jefferson in Hastings You won't find a better window! �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner Thursday March 9 2000 TF"... I I suspect. wymu m uu H Will the Republicans h'f «dseti,v'jr.... - |t9 MMchteR^^beldinete^^^ing. of * W£'°n6 h „ such ,s Dr. w the irnp««* (amoUs •“‘X.^aiUble at W books. ManVn " es of or '^ge P^^ids observe days ..... Mhe^M NLatijK Kw&B lldadp; Cent«».off«‘ipS Others ha' .he syb'an 'eatn .. RW&ffonL •e a golden* PeoriglJP V Still others. UK childrenlo rea LthehWw, lg“voluntee. pnmunlty’B ice because cotnmunicai’O^. chiW to build ht aid has gon$ |tray?Andt . Encourag<coWecttng^ to a *«*• randma lathi. ._________ By encour^ rer for an out-6f-control bn, would mandatory coun- • ling sessions teach her how ‘ v adventurv interest niaft Fparent” a child she fears? [Don't get us wrong. The u of the well-off get into table, too. and irresponsible renting Is hardly confined to rents of limited means. Bitt ‘ I ne* encounter or fc many residents of EdgeweW , Id call up their councilman L complain about gangs faing their lanes, and It's “SSSi** ,«»”£1 • 1 oftJtt feSHhonslbUlty ordl■Wcommended by the ] * language--^ and wn library­ creauon of a (K ^es. inWrnet. ... _ including by' ’ «*’,*i***“’SEV wc“' * news <han . and s Tone and amoUtU of t R the museum kiwln. Riverfront iultant Angelos ■ ve of our efforts, lir to the comlasibllity study live over the •nine if we emo; ImlllionjMnBD pities B^WWntjusei 0 know If we will' to be a vtabtertfli program*. J-AD GRAPHICS HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 121 S. Church. Hastings 945-9554 945-4263 lAILinitM TRADEMARK REALTY, INC "Yowr Real Estate Conwctioir 1975 Ole Cutters Pass. Hastings 945-0514 PET WORLD HASTINGS FLOWER SHOP 221 W Mill St Hastings 402 N Michigan. Hastings 948-PETS 945-3484 BOSLEY PHARMACY DREISBACH PONTIAC, OLDS, GMC TRUCK A Full Service Independent Pharmacy serving Hastinas & Barry County COLEMAN AGENCY 328 N Michigan. Hastings 118 S. Jefferson. Hastings 948-8000 945-3412 945-3429 KINGS ELECTRONICS & APPLIANCES 130 W State St Hastings 945-4284 GIRRBACH FUNERAL HOME 328 S Broadway. Hastings 945-3252 312 E Court. Hastings EYE G E.N.T. SPECIALISTS, P.C 1761 W. M-37 Hwy. Hastings 945-3SB8 CHASE-GE1GER-IRONSIDE INSURANCE AGENCY 129 Division. Freeport 765-3445 LARRY NEIL FILLMORE EQUIPMENT ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE 2900 N Broadway. Hastings 1569 South M-37 Hwy. Hastings 945-9526 945-5113 TOMS MARKET BRIANS TIRE & SERVICE 241 E State Rd Hastings 235 S lefferson St Hastings Attorneys at Law 945-5372 945-9549 607 N. Broadway, Hastings Farm Bureau Insurance 333 W State St. Hastings 945-3443 SIEGEL, HUDSON, GEE & LONGSTREET LLP 945-3495 PROGRESSIVE GRAPHICS 115 S lefferson St Hastings 945-9249 STAFFMARK Temporary & Direct Placements 725 W State St Suite B. Hastings 948-8555 DELTON MEDICAL CENTER Dr losfpA Rot8 D O. Mart VandcrMydr PAC. 10085 S M-43. Delton 623-5185 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 9. 2000 - Page 15 Freeport election has new, familiar faces by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Monday. March 13. election in the Village of Freeport finds some new and some familiar faces running for five open­ ings on the council. Richard Anthony Kunde and Harold Ray Andrus are vying for the position of village president. Both are lifelong residents of Barry County. Running for four-year terms on council are Lisa Ann Andrus. Lyle Blough and Glenn A. Brovont. Running for the twoyear council terms are Charles Blough, LuAnn (Lani) Forbes and James (Jim) Yarger. Running unopposed for treasurer is Dorothy Elizabeth Kelley. Some of the candidates responded to questionnaires sent by lhe Sun & News. The following is & rundown: President Harold Andrus — Questionnaire was not returned. Richard (Rich) Kunde said he is running because he wants to provide a strong leadership role in the village. He says, "I've lived my life in this village and have seen a community that hosted sum­ mer events and wintei activities. People came from everywhere to enjoy Homecom­ ing,' major activities at the park and ice skating I hope that with some organiza­ tion and pulling together, these types of ac­ tivities could still be a reality.*' Kunde says he believes that completing the master plan is important, but the Plan­ ning Commission is down to two volun­ teers with no replacements in sight. He says he is concerned about the lack of positive support toward lhe completion of the master plan. The many grants received by neighboring communities for recreation, downtown development, senior housing and the like have started after completing a master, plan Kunde believes that the newly elected president needs to revitalize this ef­ fort. He says. "The commission needs sup­ port in more ways than one." Among lhe reasons he says people should elect him is his experience operat­ ing public utilities, service on lhe Freeport Village Council, superintendent of the Freeport Department of Public works, and experience writing ground water protection strategy plans. He has been a lifelong resident, has been married for 20 years, graduated from Thor­ napple Kellogg High School, has a bache­ lor of science degree from Western Michi­ gan University and has helped communities with similar problems to those now facing Freeport. Kunde says other important issues are improving and upgrading the water system, making it more convenient for village em­ ployees to provide winter road mainte­ nance. and meeting storm water manage­ ment rule» on discharge to lakes, rivers and streams. Kunde encourages everyone to vole on March 13. saying. "This is the level of government where every vote counts. 1 lost the last election by just two votes." Council: two-year term Charles Blough rr ntly completed term as president of council. He says that important issues facing the village include water and sewer and natural gas line. LuAnn (Lani) Forbes — Lani Forbes is an incumbent on council and is running for the two-year trustee's position. She says, "I believe in being involved in the community that you live in." Forbes says, "Freeport is on the verge of growing. The master plan will look at the Rich Kunde assets and deficits of the village and provide a map for controlled growth." Forbes praises all the candidates running for office in lhe village. "Everyone who is running has strengths in different areas." According to Forbes, the most important issues facing the village are water, sewer, growth and zoning ordinances. James Richard Yarger — No ques­ tionnaire was returned. Council: four-year term Lisa Ann Andrus — No question­ naire was returned. Lyle Blough Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Special Board Meeting March 1. 2000 - 10 00 a.m. Adams. /Woods Forster. Tonkin. Albert and 2 visitors present Approved change in 'rfe insurance policy. Resolution 2000-2. purchase of handbooks for Board Members and office; purchase of small cof­ fee pot; bug repellent and sprayer Adjournment at 11.24 a.m Sylvia W Forster. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor (3/9) Glenn Brovont Lyle Blough is running for a four-year term. He thinks that the sewer and water systems are the most important elements of the master planning process for the vil­ lage. He is retired after 20 years of service with the Freeport Fire Department. The most important issues for the village are sewer and waler. Glenn A. Brovont is running for a LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE RUSSELL AND E/.TCHELOR IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DOT AND ANY INFORMATION ODTAJNKD WSX K USED FOR THAT PURPOSE DtfauR has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by TAMMY LYTTLE A DAVID HAWKINS to WOODHAMS MORTGAGE COR PORATtON. a Michigan Corporation. 4415 Duke St . Kalamazoo. Ml 46008. dated February 15. 1995, and recorded with the Barry County Register ot deeds on February 17.1996. in Uber 625 at Page 150 Said mortgage was assigned to GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES. INC., a New Jersey Corporation 3 Executive Campus. Cherry HR. NJ 06034, by an assignment dated Juty 27.1995 and recorded with the Barry County AegMer of Deed* on October 11, 1996 m Uber 659 at Page 706. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable torthwih Al the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for pnncipal And interest, at the rate of 10.000% per annum on said mortgage the sum of THIRTY-EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO AND 39/100 DOLLARS ($38,372 39) No su« or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained r said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided and to pay said amount with nterest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney's fees allowed by law, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged prei uses at pubic vendue to the highest tedder at foe County Courthouse in Hastings, the place of holding the Circuit Court wffoto the County of Barry, City of Hastings on Thursday. April 13, 2000. at 1 00 p.m., local time. Pursuant to Pubic Act No 104, Pubic Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A324O0)) The redemption period shaN be stx (6) months from the date of the forectaeure sate unteas determined abandoned n accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sate. The premises covered by said mortgage s sit­ uated m the Township of Johnstown. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and more fully described ac COMMENCE AT THE SE CORNER OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 34. TIN. R8W THENCE N 250 FT ALONG THE E LINE OF SAID NW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 34. THENCE W TO STATE HIGHWAY 37. THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY TO THE S LINE OF THE NW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 34 THENCE E ALONG THE S LINE OF THE NW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 34 TO PLACE OF BEGINNING PPN 08-009-034-015-00 GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES. INC Assignee of Mortgagee Dated March 2. 2000 James W Batchelor (P25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Suke 411-S Waters Buddmg 161 Ottawa Avenue NW Grand Rapds Ml 49503 (616) 774 8422 (4/2) Charles Blouqh Lani Forbes Woman hurt when vehicles collide A 55-year-oW Hastings woman was treated tor minor injuries at Pennock Hospital Tuesday evening after the car she was riding in was struck by an oncoming pickup truck (left) driven by Andrew Lenwood Eastndge Jr. ot Lake Odessa Police said Eastridge was northbound on M-43 at 8 p.m. when he encountered another northbound vehicle slowing to make a turn into a driveway. Eastridge crossed the centerline to avoid hitting the slowing car and struck the oncoming car, driven by Eugene Torode, 57, of Hastings. Eugene Torode was wearing a seatbelt and was unhurt in the crash. Mary Torode was reportedly not weanng a seatbelt. Eastndge was not hurt and was issued a hazardous action citation by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Po'ice. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Nobce is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. March 21.2000. at 7.00 p.m. to the City HaH Council Chambers. 201 East Stale Street. 1Hastings t-a.in - ii . *Mtcmgan ** * ~ ~ The purpose ot said heanng is tor the Board to hear comments and make a determination on a request by Mr. Dennis Johnson of Johnson Hewhol Associates (project architect) tor a variance from Section 90-1080(e) to allow construction of housing for the elderly. retired or assisted care facilities on the north end ot north East Street without frontage on a major street, (see map below) Legal description ot said property is: Legal description: That pari of the NW 1/4, Section 8. T3N. R8W. City of Hastings. Barry County, kfctegan. described as Commencing at the N 1/4 comer of Section 8; thence S 00 deg 5441 "W 500.00 feet along the East line of said NW 1/4 to the Place of Beginning of this description: thence SOO deg 54'41 "W 1009 27 foot; Mong sato bast line: thence N 88 deg 28*45-W 514.00 feet; foence N 00 deg 54'41*E 550 00 feet: thence N 44 deg 5722-W 168.61 feet: thence N 00 deg 54*41*E 340 00 feet, thence S 88 deg 45 47T 635 00 feet along foe South hne of the North 500 feet of said NW 1/4 to foe place of beginning This parcel contains 13 acres Street. Hastings. 49058 Request tor mtormaton and or minutes of said heanng should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days nobce to the Hastings City Cterk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649­ 3777 Everil G. Manshum City Clerk aii interesting sports story? Callus at 945-9554 four-year term on council he says, "because I love this place." Having a master plan is very important according to Brovont. He says, *1 am willing to serve the vil-' hge!" Water is lhe most important issue facing the village. Brovont says, "I would like to bring Freeport out of the horse and buggy days and into the present." National Bank of Hastings Is seeking to fin a full-time position in our Loan Operations Department. Loan Operations anchor lending experience a must. FNMA, escrow, student loan-. Windows NT experience a plus. Team players with a positive attitude are encouraged lo submit resume with letter of application before March 13th to Attn: Human Resources National Bank ot Hastings. 241 W. State Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that foe Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals wD hold a public hearing Tuesday. March 21. 2000. at 7.-00 p m. to the City Hal Council Chambers located at 201 East State Street. Hastings. Uctegan 49058 The purpose of said hearing is for the Board to hear comments and make a determination on a request from Meadowstone. LL.C. on behalf of Strawberry Enterprises. L.C. and Penny Lynn L.L.C. (Bill Serf) for vanances from Sections 90-973 and 90-975 to allow the use of flagbanner signs and to allow placement of a temporary sign tor a time exceeding 14 days to a 120-day period at foe Meadowstone PUD on South Hanover Street at Barfield Drive, (see map below) Legal description on said property is: STRAWBERRY ENTERPRISES LG PART OF LOTS 13 & 14 SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADDN TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS DESCRIBED AS: COM AT THE SE COR OF SO LOT 14 TH W 210 FT ALG SD LINE OF SO LOT 14 TO POB; TH W 344.64 FT ALG AD S LI TH N 383 69 FT ALG A LI WHICH IS 236 FT *LY OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE W LI OF SD LOT 14: TH W 236.02 FT ALG THE S U LOT 13; TH N 193 FT ALG THE W LI LOT 13; TH E 32.22 FT ALG THE SLY LI OF BARFIELD DR: TH NELY 164 43 FT ALG SLY U OF A 250 FT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N 71 DEG 19-13“E 161.49 FT; TH N 52 DEG 28^rE 151.55 FT ALG SD SLY Lt; TH NELY 204.71 FT ALG SD SLY U ON A 317 FT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE CORD OF WHICH BEARS N 70 DEG 58 57- E 201 17 FT. TH N 89 DEG 28 57-E 82 21 FT LAG SD SLY LI. TH S 782 68 FT PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE E LI OF SD LOTS 13 AND 14 TO THE POB PENNY LYNN LLC THAT PART OF LOT 13. SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADD TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. SEC 20. T3N, R8W. BEG AT NW COR OF SAID LOT 13. TH N 89 DEG 29’03’E 786 74 FT ALG THE N LN OF SAID LOT 13; TH S 00 DEG 05TXTE 47.00 FT ALG E LN OF LOT 13 TO NLY LN OF BARFIELD DR; TH S 69 DEG 28*57- W 292.71 FT ALG NLY LN. TH SWLY 247.33 FT ALG NLY LN ON A 383 00 FT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT. CHORD BEARS S 70 DEG 58 57-W 243 06 FT. TH S 52 DEG 28 57LN 89.77 FT ALG NLY LN; TH SWLY 164 43 FT ALG NLY LN ON A 250 00 FT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT, CHORD BEARS S 71 DEG 19'31-W 161 49 FT; TH N 89 DEG 49'55*W 40.77 FT ALG NLY LN TO THE W LN OF SAID LOT 13. TH N 00 DEG W05'E 228 00 FT ALG W LN TO POB Written comments wiH be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed lo lhe Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649­ 3777 E. Manshum City Clark �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 9. 2000 President's post has no candidates Five to seek three open seats on Nashville council by Shawna Hubbarth Suf Writer There arc three open.trustee scats on the Nashville Village Council being sought by five members of the community for village elections next Monday. The position of village president is also opening, though as of press time no one was seeking lhe seat. If there is no write-in candidate, lhe council will appoint a trustee to fill the position. The candidates for coumcil include Mike Bcac inau, Chris Pash, Carroll Wolff, Dan Kellogg and Charles (Ed) Sheldon. Five questions were asked by those run­ ning for the trustee seats. They are as fol­ lows: The questions: 1) (Police) How do you think lhe police department is serving the needs of the vil­ lage and do you think the village should look into contracting with the county such as the Village of Middleville did recently? 2) (Trails) How do you feel about the re­ cent Rails to Trails controversy? 3) (Chamber) How do you feel about Nashville joining lhe county-wide Cham­ ber of Commerce? 4) (Control) What are you going to do about the slate encroaching on local con­ trol? 5) Why You?) Why should the voters vote for you rather than you opponents? Chris Pash, an incumbent, is a teacher at Maple Valley High School. He has lived in the village since *92. and has served five years on the council as a trustee. He said he felt prompted to run because he feels obligated to serve the community. (Police) "They arc serving the needs of the village. I feel very secure in knowing we have an accessible police department. I have seen villages contract with the county and 1 would not feel secure in a situation like that. 1 don't feel lhe county can fill the needs of the community. (Trails) "I feel saddened by lhe develop­ ments. When the idea was first presented to me about a Rails to Trails program I thought it sounded like a great idea. 1 see a lot of kids on bikes and skateboards and 1 would like to see a safer place for them than on the street. I thought it would have been nice to have the trail connected to the high school, and personally I thought it would be a nice place to exercise." (Chamber) "I think it was good idea — anything to promote Nashville is good. I believe we can't rule out what others can do for us what we won't do for ourselves. I think we have to make Nashville an attrac­ tive community for those seeking a place to call home. I saw the trails as being that, one more jewel in Nashville's crown to make us more attractive." (Control) "I haven’t seen it as a prob­ lem." (Why You?) "I tend to feel that I am consistent and I don't feel I have any par­ ticular agenda that I am pushing, I also try to apply common sense as much as I can. Dan Kellogg has lived in the village for 30 years. He is a manufacturing super­ visor at Spartan Motors in Charlotte. He is running as an incumbent, as he was ap­ pointed lo the council late last year after the resignation of Mike Kenyon. He said he was prompted to run because he wanted to get involved in the commu­ nity. (Police) "I don't think we should look into contracting with lhe county. It would cost the community more than is now budgeted for the police department. I think community policing is better for the com­ munity because it gives a chance for rela­ tionships between the police and the com­ munity tc form The police department does a pretty good job. There's always room for improvement, but I think they arc doing a fine job." (Trails) "I think the council needs to stick with what they said in the first place. They said they would finish one (river trail) before starting lhe other. I think the coun cil should stick to this to keep the trust of the community. It would be nice to have a trail, but it's also hard to get too much at once going on." (Chamber) "It's a very good idea, it can bring activity and interest into Nashville as we gel more involved with the county." (Control) "I haven't seen it as a problem Chris Pash Carroll Wottt Dan Kellogg of several key issues coming up, such as the Reed Street project and the study being done on lhe water program and he feels those issues are important ones. (Police) "I think at the present time lhe police chief is doing a good job covering the village and I would like to maintain it as a village operation." (Trails) "Basically I think we have to look at our priorities and expenditures. If the water project comes about, there will be a need to raise lots of dollars. The money should be spent there as top prior­ ity. It was agreed way back not to do any­ thing with Rails to Trails until everything is settled with the lawsuits." (Chamber) "I think if all lhe community in the county work together we can do a better job of promoting our communities. If done properly, we should get the public­ ity out of it that will help Nashville." (Control) "The state comes in on local control not in day to day operations, so I don't see them interfering to that extent. The villages belong to lhe Michigan Mu­ nicipal League and I think they could be more effective with the stale." (Why you) "I think it finishes six years and in that period of time I have served as president and on the finance committee. 1 feel that experience should be helpful with financial matters within the village and I have worked with lhe department heads. I feel I come into contact with enough peo­ ple to get their ideas and see how they feel about village operations and what is best for the village." Mike Beachnau has lived in Nashville for 32 years. He works at a factory in Mar­ shal and is active in lhe Maple Syrup As­ sociation. He said he was prompted to run because he thinks more people need to get involved in local government. "Let’s be proactive instead of reactive, I’m a regular blue collar common sense person that cares about what's going on and I thought what better way to get involved." (Police) "I'm not up to speed on how Middleville reacted to that (contracting with the county). It is apparent that we have a pretty good police department here. I think if we are going to have and keep good offi­ cers we have to pay them, we have a re­ volving door in the police department. (Trails) "My feeling on Rails to Trails is that the situation dragged on way too long. I think a trail in itself is a good idea that will bring people into town and make money for the businesses. On the other hand I don't think we should spend tax dol­ lars on a recreational trail with a $6 mil­ lion water project coming up. I’m not op­ posed to it, but I think we need to have priorities... it would be helpful if we could get grants or community support." (Chamber) "I think it's a great idea... maybe we could attract small industry or people to the area. We also need to police the area and what would come to the vil­ lage. We don't want to ruin the friendly vil­ lage or lhe country feeling here." (Control) "No comment." (Why You?) "I think given lhe fact that my roots are here, I'm raising my family here and my homes here and I like it here. That makes me have a vested interest in what happens here. I'm an honest blue col­ lar common sense person. As long as we have everything we need and some of what we want we should be happy." Charles (Ed) Sheldon has lived in Nashville since 1987, witn three years Mike Beachnau away in the military. He said he was prompted lo run because he fell he was get­ ting older and he wanted to get involved to have a say in what goes on in the village. (Police) "1 think the police does a good job. They kind of slack off on lhe week­ ends when there is no officer on Sunday. I think its a good idea to co-affiliate with the county for an officer on Sunday. There's been some incidents where we have needed them on Sunday and they were not here." (Trails) " I haven't been keeping too much up on that... I think it would be a good idea though, if the people do not own the railroad property, they lose control over the say on what happens to it... lhe trail would make lhe whole area more pleasant." (Chamber) "It will help the community out when they need it." (Control) "They have empowered us to have our own community so they should let us control things, but 1 can see where they would have an opinion." (Why You?) "I've lived in the commu­ nity for nearly 15 years... I know just about everybody. I can see both sides lo things. I have been involved with business in the past, and I am an honest person. I'm not easily influenced and I won't do any­ thing that isnT for the good of the village. 1 will make decisions on what would be best for the village rather than best for the individual. I will also take into account in­ dividuals views and opinions and not set them aside." LEGAL NOTICES Notion of Mortgage Foreclosure Sala THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATI EMPTING TO COLLEC T A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David E. Pierce and Brenda L Pierce husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Mid American National Bank & Trust Co.. Mortgagee, dated February 12, 1996, and recorded on February 16,1996 in Liber 651. on Page 951. Barry County Records. Michi­ gan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Second National Bar*, bk-a Trumbull Savings and Loan Company. Assignee by an assignment dated July 1. 1996. which was recorded on Octo­ ber 17. 1996. in Liber 675, on Page 753, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is clamed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY-NINE AND 87/100 dollars ($84,199 87). including interest at 7.625% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiU be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastngs. Ml. at 1W pm . on April 13. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lots 20. 21 and an undivided 1/4 interest m Lot 29. Streeters Resort, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats, page 37. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 2. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1304 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200011894 Falcons (330) Hastings Schools Schedule Parent Conferences Notice of Sale Be advised that the mortgage made on November 19. 1996 by Donald J. Salisbury and Terri Salisbury, as mortgagor, to First National Bank of Michigan, as mortgagee, for the property commonly known as 11 Pike Road. Delton. Ml and legally described as Township ot Hope a par­ cel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20, T2N. R9W. described as: begmnng at the inter section of the North line of Guernsey Lake Rd. and the West line of Pike Road as platted m the Plat of Diana Shores, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats of page 24, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, thence South 1*6' East 33 00 feet to the centertine of Guernsey Lake Rd . said centerline also being the East and West 1/4 Ime of said Section 20; thence North 89*45' West, along the East and West 1/4 fane a distance of 261 50 feet thence North 1*6' West. 407 00 feet; thence South 89*45' East. 261.50 feet to the West line of said Pike Road, thence South 1 *6'. East, along said West Ime 374.00 feet to the point ot beginning, is in default The mort­ gage was recorded on December 17.1996 in the office of the register of deeds for Barry County. Michigan, m book 681 on mortgages on page 90. The amount claimed to be due and unpaid on the date of this notice is $27,896.90 in principal and 51.087.80 in interest No legal or equitable pro­ ceeding has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part ot the debt, secured by the mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the mortgage is now tn effect by reason ot lhe default Notice is now given that on Apri 21, 2000. at 1 p.m.. at the front door of the courthouse m the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bid­ der, at pubic sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on the mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including an attorney fee of $200.00 provided by law and m the mortgage, the lands and property mentioned above The length of the redemption period wil be 6 months from date of sale. Dated 3-7-00 By: Mortgagee Joseph L. Zande (P57645) P.O Box 4010 Easi Lansing. Ml 48826 (517) 333-7718 (3/30) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition of a mortgage made by GERALD E WOUDA aka GERALD WOUDA. a single mai, Mortgagor, to MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK, a National Banking Association, Mortgagee, dated DECEMBER 2. 1995, and recorded on JANU­ ARY 8. 1996, m Uber 649. on page(2) 22 35, BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED ONE AND 24/100 DOLLARS ($13,401.24). tncf-jdmg interest al 10.5% per an­ num. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or come part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastngs. Michigan, at 100 p.m o'clock, on March 30, 2000 Said premises are situated si Township of Yan­ kee Springs. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: The N 1/2 of Lot 14 of Parker s Sandy Beach Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats, page 56. and that part of the West 25 ft of the South 1371.15 8. of E. Parker Dr as vacated m Barry County Circuit Court *85-H8CH. as lies immediately adja-. cent to, and as an easterly extension of. the N 1/2 of said Lot 14. as platted tn the receded plat of Parker’s Sandy Beach Plat. Section X. T3N. R10W Tax I D. No 165-01900 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sate Dated: February 9.2000 Mortgagee MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK a National Banking Association 27777 Inkster Road (10-09) Farmington H«s, Ml 48333 9065 RASUL M RAHEEM (P37122) Attorney for Michigan National Bank P.O. Box 9065 (10-09) Farmington Hite Ml 48333 9065 (3/16) STEVE EDDIE MARTIN MORPHY Hastings Area Schools will be having Parent-Teacher Conferences on March 22, 23 and 24, 2000. Students will attend school in the morning on March 22, 23 and 24. with yet." (Why You?) “I’m open minded and hon­ est and looking out for the well being of lhe community, not just for myself. I am open to suggestions from the public to rep­ conferences scheduled in the afternoon or evening of resent the community lhe best I can. I am also interested in getting the community involved. I am trying to re-establish the voice of the community and I think that has been a problem in the past. Its also been a problem with people making deci­ sions for themselves instead of for lhe greater good. I would like to see people out there and voting because there is a lot to offer if people gel involved." Carroll Wolff is retired and has lived in Nashville since 1962. He was the super­ intendent of Maple Valley Schools for more than ?8 years, and served as president on the school board for one year. He is on the board of trustees at First Congrega­ tional Church in Vermontville. He is run­ ning as an incumbent, as he has been on the council for six years. He said he was prompted to run because School is Wednesday. March 22. and Thursday. March 23. ROWFINGER March 22 and 23. Conferences for parents of students in grades DK-5 will be scheduled on an individual basis by lhe teachers. The conference schedule for the Middle School and High from 1:00-300 p.m. in the afternoons and from 6:00-800 p.m. in the evenings. High School conferences will be conducted in the “See It On gymnasium of the High School: parents may attend at their convenience Middle School conferences, however, will be conducted in various locations throughout the building as scheduled by the teacher teams (call lhe Middle School office if your child's schedule has not been received). Alternate education conferences will be conducted in the building as scheduled by the teachers. Parents are encouraged to participate in the confer­ ences anu discuss lhe progress of their children with their teachers on an individual basis. 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March 9. 2000 - Page 17 Middleville election should be lively Monday by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Village election next Monday will find several hotly contested races. Three people are vying for lhe council presidency and five are running for three open council seats. All candidates were asked why they were running for office, to comment on revision of the master plan, why they should be elected rather than their opponent, to com­ ment on change in police coverage in the village, what they think is the most impor­ tant issues facing the village and they were given the opportunity to include a topic of interest to them. Candidates for council president are in­ cumbent Lon Myers, council member William Nesbitt and local businessman Bob Klinge. Lon Myers I a*n interested in continuing to serve the community," Myers gives as his reason for seeking re-election. As the Middleville Planning Commis­ sion begins its work on revising the master plan, Myers wants to make sure that the growth the village is experiencing occurs in a way that is not harmful to the village. Myers says he should be elected because, "I have 12 years experience as an elected of­ ficial with the village. 1 am not afraid to take a stand on controversial issues, when results are a benefit to the village. "Our present system with county officers (as far as providing police service to the village goes) gives the village the best po­ lice service the village has had, m the his­ tory of the village," Myers concludes. Growth is the most important issue fac­ ing Middleville. The village is currently doing well dealing with growth and should continue to work hard to obtain more grants lo improve streels and infrastructure. Myers concludes by saying, "1 am a life­ long resident of the village and would like to continue lo the best job I can for the res­ idents of the village." Willlan H. Nesbitt As a candidate for village president, Nes­ bitt says, "I have enjoyed lhe challenges of the past four years on the Village Council. I believe thal I can contribute even more as president. The most important elements of the re­ vised master plan for the village include the M-37 candor Nesbitt lays, "With residential use changing over to commercial use, it is im­ portant to insure proper setbacks are main­ tained to allow for extra traffic lanes to keep congestion at a minimum. This is a great example as to where lhe new village/township planner can be of great use. Nesbitt ranks the Thomapple River and village park areas second. "Planning and Park Commission members all agree that the recent growth in our area is only the lip of the iceberg and now is the time to set these areas aside for future use within the master plan " He's also a big believer in providing ade­ quate buffer zones between residential/commercial and industrial areas. The village had the foresight to reserve the river frontage for future use. "We need to ensure that follow-up proce­ dures makosure buffer zones are maintained and do not become a nuisance in and of themselves." In response to why he should be elected, Nesbitt says, "I bring with me 18-plus years experience in the sates and service in­ dustry I know and understand the impor­ tance of effective communication When your word is backed up with your actions, you gain the cooperation and mutual trust needed to accomplish the tasks at hand. "I am a strong believer in doing lhe homework. As elected officials we are charged to make the tough decisions. It is important to review all aspects of an issue and make a decision that has carefully con­ sidered the possible ramifications of that "I will do my pan to ensure that the spirit of cooperation between the township, schools and village remains intact and grows beyond the scope of the newly formed Thomapple Area Parks and Recre­ ation Commission." , Nesbitt says he was opposed to contract­ ing with the Sheriffs Department. He says, "Asa former member of the police reserve unit, I was aware of the need for change within our department. As a member of the Public Safety Committee and Police De­ partment Ad hoc Committee I worked along with fellow members and our former police chief to institute changes." He continues, " With the second vote of council and the resignation of Officer Joe Booher, we worked towards negotiations with lhe sheriff. The original proposal was for three deputies to be assigned to Mid­ dleville. I suggested that there be two deputies and a sergeant assigned, with the sergeant serving as our community officer. The assignment cf Sgt. Tony Stein has, in my opinion, been key to success of the transition period. The two deputies as­ signed are community oriented officers with one being a former Middleville offi­ cer. I am convinced that this arrangement can work well for the village as long as we can keep (he costs within our budget guide­ lines. Lon V. Myers, Floyd Bray "As president, I will make sure that a public hearing is held prior to the one year anniversary of our agreement for lhe pur­ pose of reviewing lhe contract budget and expenses, as well as any other public comment and concerns." The most important issues facing the village are new growth and providing the infrastructure to facilitate it "Our former manager is to he com­ mended for helping to bring in the concept of developers sharing in the costs of pro­ viding the infrastructure needed to service their projects." Nesbitt is also concerned with attracting new business and industry while maintain­ ing the current sewer and water systems. "I am concerned thal lhe village is on lhe wrong track where new commercial and in­ dustrial water and sewer connections are concerned. I believe that there is a differ­ ence between residential and commercial use and that there should be an upcharge' of some sort for a commercial/industrial use. According lo Nesbitt, the current formula for these hook-up rates are cost prohibitive for young slart-up companies to absorb. For example, a 20,000-square-foot ware­ house with a projected 15 employees might be charged $5,300 in hook-up fees where lhe same size building to be used as a weld­ ing shop with 15 employees might be charged $ 15.300 "Perhaps a commercial commodity rate would better serve the concerns we have in dealing with the ongoing maintenance of our water and sewer systems in this way lhe use pay« for the additional load on the systems and we are not pricing ourselves out of the new labor market." If elected president, Nesbitt says, “I will strive io do lhe right thing in representing our village. It was Mark Twain who once said. 'Do the right thing. It will gratify some of lhe people and astonish the rest. " Robert Klinge Robert Klinge is running for president of lhe village because he feels the council has n-»t fulfilled its commitment to lhe Villag* "I am an honest person. I have owned and managed a business on M-37 for 14 years." He also says, "I am readily avail­ able to answer questions which arise on weekdays from 8 a.m lo 5 p.m. Klinge said he finds that the current po­ lice coverage is no improvement on the previous department. He also says, "I am upset the way present council handled the matter. Commercial and industrial grow th arc the most important issues facing the village according to Klinge. He encourages everyone to vote and is willing to help people get to the voting booths. Anyone who needs a ride can call 795­ 7647. Village Council Joseph Booher "I am running for Village Council trustee. I was interested in becoming ac­ tively involved in the council when I was a police officer in Middleville. I found out. however. I coutd not because I was a vil­ lage employee and it was considered a con­ flict of interest. I am no longer employed by the village and 1 am interested in serv­ ing in this position. “One element which should be considered in a master plan is to monitor our growth. I feel that community wants to grow, but Robert Klinge William H. Nesbitt younger kids and the elderly, as well as all the rest of our community can go." Booher says he is a good candidate be­ cause, "People have known me since I was a Middleville officer and they know I was fair and I played no favorites. I will do the same for our community decisions, if given the opportunity. "The police coverage seems lo be lhe same as before the changeover. I have spo­ ken to numerous people on this and other matters. Depending on who you talk to, some are satisf ied and some are not. "The most important issues facing the village has to be monitoring growth. The people in the village want to grow, but not too fast where we as citizens can t control it." Booher adds, "I would just like to let the people know I'm really excited about this opportunity and I feel given lhe chance I can live up to the expectations from our citizens. I also want people to know I'll make myself accessible." Floyd Bray Floyd Bray is an incumbent trustee run­ ning for re-election. He says, * the plan of new growth and jobs" is an important part of lhe revision of lhe master plan. Bray says, "My ability to do the job, coupled with 16 years of experience" should convince voters to elect me instead of my opponents. The change of police coverage has been "good," according to Bray. He says, "I think the most important thing is for the first time our tax payers have a direct vote in who our police chief is going to be." The most important issues facing Mid­ dleville are new growth and bringing new jobs to the village. Bray stressed, "I think lhe residents of Middleville are our greatest asset. Our vil­ lage has and I think it's important getting their continueo support to accomplish the many challenges facing our community in Marilyn Vanden Berg Charles Pullen Dorothy Corson we still want to keep lhe small closeness and feel that we have. I think the other el­ ement needed is to ensure with the growth we know is coming, we are able to have adequate roads that are safe for the growth. The final element we need are facilities for recreation. I would like to see a viable building for a community center for our Joseph Booher our way in .he village. I care very deeply about our town and I want the best for us all." The Planning Commission is working very had for the betterment of Middleville, says Vanden Berg, and lhe most important issues facing il are growth in new houses, condos and businesses. "I have had several years experience and have had the privilege of being involved n several big projects with many more to come" arc among the reasons Vanden Berg believes people should consider her. "The Middleville unit of the Barry County Sheriffs Department is working very well for all of us." she says. "I am very satisfied. We need them here in town." She says, The most important issue fac­ ing the village is growth. A lot of new homes and businesses are coming at a fast pace. We are growing, which is good for all of us." Vanden Berg concludes by reminding ev­ eryone to "please get out and vole!" Dorothy Corson Dorothy Corson is a candidate for trustee because she wants to become more in­ volved in the affairs of the Village. She serves on the Planning commission and sees the need to establish boundaries, preserve the river and build another bridge as the most important goals of the plan­ ning process. Corson doesn't want to pit one candidate against another. She wants village residents to get involved and to vote. The police coverage through the contract with the county sheriff is "working very well." Corson says, " Their presence is much more noticeable. I have heard favor­ able comments from other citizens regard­ ing the deputies conduct in handling situa­ tions." Hie most important issues facing the Village of Middleville are controlling urban sprawl, enforcing trash ordinances and get­ ting villagers involved in daily politics. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-300-310-9031 -mwuos- the next several years." Charles Pullen Charles Pullen is running for trustee and says, "It's a time for change and new ideas’" Pullen wants the Planning Commission to look into where the village is going to get more water. He adds that the sewer sys­ tem is already outdated. He believes he should be elected because he's lived in Middleville for 25 plus years. He says. "I'm a blue collar worker inter­ ested in the common person and the growth of Middleville." Pullen says he is impressed with the change in police coverage and says, "I think it’s working better so far. We’ll have to see long term." The most important issues facing Mid­ dleville include the growth in homes, facto­ ries and the need for new commercial busi­ nesses. Pullen also asks if the fire depart­ ment is adequate for growth." Pullen serves on lhe Board of Zoning Appeals and wants people to know that he has some experience already. Marilyn Vanden Berg Vanden Berg says, "I am running for the position of a four-year trustee term. I am excited about the things that are coming I Are You Retiring or Changing Jobs Soon? If so, there will be important decisions to make concerning your retirement benefits. A wrong deci­ sion could cost you thousands in taxes and lost income. -Should you take a lump sum payment? -What are your tax consequences? -Can you receive a monthly income at your age? -What are your investment alternatives? -What is a self-directed IRA? For a Free Consultation, call... Robin Welton 616/948-9969 Riverfront Financial Services, llc 525 W.Apple St. Hastings Michigan • Located inside Walker & Fluke P.G ■■■■ �Page 18 - The Haslmga Banner - Thursday. March 9. 2000 Five candidates seek three Lake Odessa council seats Engle, Klein seek Lake O presidency by He*en Mudry Staff Writer Jerry Engle is running for another term as Lake Odessa Village President and is be­ ing challenged by Randy Klein. Engle is a long-time resident of Lake Odessa and an active member of Zion Lutheran. He and his wife Carol have two grown children. Engle is currently self-employed as a communications consultant and technician. He is retired from Amcritech. He also served in the Navy Air Corps. Engle has served on the village council since 1981 as assessor, trustee and cur­ rently as village president. He is currently president of the Lakewood Waste Water Authority. Engle said the immediate challenge for the village is finding a new village man­ ager. This is a full-time job and requires someone who can work in this small town with its unique blend of industry and agri­ culture. He is satisfied with the work of lhe other village employees. He acknowledged that there has been some criticism about dupli­ cation of duties in job descriptions, but said with a small staff, it is necessary for a duplication of responsibilities so someone can fill in during vacations or sick time. He said he is not in favor of purchasing the old junior high site but could see tbe village accepting the land (not the build­ ings) for recreation purposes if offered. He also feels portions of the fair grounds could be developed into a sports field. Engle wai. asked about the ambulance is­ sue. He said the village can’t afford an am­ bulance. It is up to the township, not the village, to formally contract with Lake­ wood Community Volunteer Ambulance. The streets and sidewalks of the village need improvements and Engle said the council is currently working to adapt a pol­ icy. He is not in favor of a DDA for Lake Odessa feeling that not enough tax money would be captured to make any significant improvements to lire downtown area. He said the downtown businesses could peti­ tion for a special assessment to make im­ provements. Engle said Lake Odessa has had many improvements during the time he has been on village council. He mentioned lhe beach with lhe new changing rooms/rest rooms, community room and the rest rooms at the park. He said he is particularly proud of the improvemenu to the waler system. "People used to come complaining to village meetings with jugs of rusty water but now we have iron treatment and the water is high quality. 1 want to see contin­ ued improvements with the water services." Engle said he offers experience to the vil­ lage. "I have done a good job as village president and hope Io continue in this posi­ tion." Randy Klein is a Lake Odessa native, graduating from Lakewood High School in 1973. He earned State of Michigan certification from the Michigan Law Enforcement Training Academy and worked as a patrolman for the Lake Odessa Police Department. He is currently a Police Sergeant for lhe City of Ionia Department of Public Safety. He has been involved in the management of the city affairs and public safety for 18 years. He is also co­ owner of Klein Excavating. Klein is active in ydith sports and the Unity Field project. He attends Central United Methodist Church and is a member of the Ionia County Chapter of the Ameri­ can Red Cross. Klein and his wife Barb have two children. Klein said communications is essential to running the village. "You need an open door policy where there is accountability, checks and balances." The village needs job descriptions for the employees so we can have accountability. Long term planning is also important. He is open lo accepting the land behind the old junior high, saying liability for the land is really not an issue. A much greater liability is the height of lhe curbs and the condition of the fire hydrants. He is open to the idea of a DDA. He has seen how well the DDA has worked in other communities . "The village has to be good neighbors with the school and lhe township." Klein declined to comment on the ambu­ lance issue, saying he would have to be­ come familiar with the facts first. "If elected, I would like lo see more citi­ zen participation in local village affairs and establish long range plans for expansion and improvement in the community." AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE mrOR SAFE DRIVERS With GOOD TRAFFIC RECORDS ■* NO FINANCE CHARGES • NO COSTLY DUES NO MEMBERSHIP TO BUY lAla I *n nMar we « aiso oner... • 3 ind I month contiiwou* polldM also mllaM. (DntanniMd by multiplying rate shown by 3 tor three month* or 6 lor til month*). • Foil coverage Including comprehen*ive »nd collriion Iniurance. I* alto available at vary low premium* • A 25% dijcount H applied to moat additional can. 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Running for trustee are Rick Denker, Glendon Curtis and Jeff Steward. Running for treasurer is Christa Richmond, for clerk is Tricia Duits and for president, Lester Forman. Karen Banks has lived in the Lake Odessa area since 1990. She was a write-in candidate in 1994 and has been on the board since then, finishing her third two-year tern. She has served as president pro tern and on the personnel committee. She is also chairperson of lhe public safety commitlee and acting president of the arts commission. Banks is a free lance court reporter. She is married to Jim Banks, has two step-daughters and one son. Banks said the number one issue facing the Village of Lake Odessa is finding a new village manager. This person should have a degree in public administration and work well with people. The candidate should have good knowledge of municipal matters and grant writing experience. Other issues facing the village are infras­ tructure. The village needs repairs on side­ walks and roads and this may need a tax as­ sessment. She feels the police department needs to have things "ironed out " and currently has a public relations problem. Banks would like to see the fairgrounds spruced up. She would also like to see the land behind the old junior high kept for recreation. “It is in the best interests of the children and lhe families." When asked about a Downtown Devel­ opment Authority (DDA) Banks said the downtown area needs work, but is not con­ vinced a DDA is the way to do it Banks said the village needs long range planning — a five year, ten year and 15 year plan. "Some foundations require that a municipality have long term planning to be considered for a grant. "We need a thorough review of village spending practices and have more account­ ability." Banks said." The job of village council is to set village policy and to monitor vil­ lage operations. This should be done, how­ ever without micro managing. It's particu­ larly important to kflpp a close watch over village expenditures, because village trustees are lhe stewards of the public's funds. "I recently chaired a committee to review purchasing policies. As a result of the study, we proposed and the council passed a resolution placing a $1,500 cap on the amount that the village manager may spend without council approval. I intend to pro­ pose additional policies in the near future which will help us to better monitor ex­ penditures. "A village trustee should think and act independently and ask questions when nec­ essary. I have tried to do these things and will continue to do so to the best of my ability. I will not be a 'rubber stamp' for the actions or policies which I believe arc not in the village's best interest." Duane Deardorff has been on the village council for three and a half years serving on the public safety and planning committees. He has lived in Lake Odessa for nearly 40 years and is retired from 30 years of teaching business and social studies at Lakewood High School. While teaching, he was a delegate to the MEA and NEA. He is a member of the Lake Odessa Lions and the Church of the Brethren. Deardorff said finding a new village man­ ager will be an important and difficult job. "We need someone who has a long term commitment to Lake Odessa, someone who will give stability to the job." He said he would support the village ac­ cepting the land (not the buildings) behind the old junior high if offered. He said the hill and the land make an excellent recre­ ation field for the children in the commu­ nity. He is opposed to a DDA at this point. "It won't raise enough money," he said. He said the village streets and sidewalks need improvements. He would also like to see some sprucing up at the fairgrounds. When asked about the fire and police de­ partment, Deardorff said he has no prob­ lems with the fire department and declined any comment on the police department un­ til he has a more timely update on its ac­ tivities. He said Lake Odessa is a very nice vil­ lage and he is willing to continue serving as trustee. Deardorff said voters should un­ derstand that he and his wife. Marie, leave Lake Odessa for California for two or three months each winter. Kim Deardorff has served on the council for two years, serving on the parks and recreation committee and on the personnel committee. Deardorff is a 35-year resident of Lake Odessa. He has a degree in business from Davenport College and is employed by Michigan Chief as material manager. He is a 21-year member of the Lake Odessa Lions, serving as president two Karen Banks Kim Deardorff Duane Deardorff Melanie Kaufman limes and an active member of Central United Methodist Church. He and his wife Dawn have two children. Deardorff said the number one job of lhe village council will be finding a new vil­ lage manager. The ideal candidate will have some experience and not use Lake Odessa as a "training camp." . The manager position is a full-time job requiring a lot of accountability. The number two concern of the village is the condition of the streets and sidewalks. He said he would support a DDA if it could be shown worthwhile, if it can be shown that things can't be done without it. "The town has to progress and still stay in the budget." The ambulance issue is in the township'4'j "court" Deardorff said he is running for council because he believes members of the com­ munity should be willing to serve the community. "I think I have done a good job and I vote my conscience." Melanie Kauffman has lived in Lake Odessa since 1996. She is married to Lake Odessa native Dave Kauffman. They have two children. Kauffman is marketing director for Union Bank and handles all shareholder ac­ counting. She has also served as secretary to the bank's board of directors. She at­ tended Monroe Community College and Davenport College of Business. She previ­ ously was employed at Meijers corporate headquarters as a performance management analyst where she streamlined operations and developed cost saving strategies. Kauffman is currently treasurer of lhe Lake Odessa Area Chamber of Commerce and is an active member of Central United Methodist Church. A new village manager will be the first order of business for the village. After that, Kauffman said the village needs account­ ability and long term planning. "Too many decisions arc based on lhe cost The cheapest decision is not always the best." She said not enough council members ask questions and have become stale. "We should take pride in the village," she said. "There arc many areas of the vil­ lage that need cleaning up and grants are one possible way to get the job done. We should get input from the schools and the township to see what collaborative efforts are possible. Kauffman thinks a DDA is still possible if the chamber and the village work to­ gether Keith Burnside has lived in Lake Odessa for eight years. He is assistant vice president/commcrcial loan officer for Union Keith Bumside Bank. He and his wife, Kerry, have two children. Burnside has a bachelor’s degree in busi­ ness from Ferris State University. He worked as a bank examiner for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and served in the Army as a combat medic. He is pres­ ident of the Lake Odessa Area Chamber of Commerce. "Getting a new manager is a great oppor­ tunity for the village," he said. "We need more accountability.” He said the council should do a thor­ ough review of the village employees. Tm not sure we have made the best hiring deci­ sions in the past" He recommended the council take a good look at job descrip­ tions. If a current employee doesn’t fit the position, "either train them or take ac­ tions." "We need to do a series of long term planning. As an example, he cited last summer's slurry seal on Fourth Avenue. It may have solved a sort term problem, but was it the best use of funds in the tong term?" Bumside said he would like to see im­ provements to the streets and sidewalks. He spoke about years of emphasis on residen­ tial development and the tax dollars it brings in without apparent consideration for other factors. "We need to look at the quality of life, not just the tax dollars." He said the alleys also need cleaning up. "If elected, I hope to use my business education and experience to make sure the village is being run in a fiscally responsi­ ble manner while still striving to improve the quality of life for village residents." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 9. 2000 - Page 19 It was a ‘productive year’ helping veterans by Elaiae Gilbert Assistant Editor Military service veterans and their depen­ dents in Barry County received about $59,729 of local and state funds for finan­ cial emergency assistance and burial ex* penses last year through the County Veter­ ans Affairs Department. "It has been a busy and productive year," Joyce Weinbrecht, the county's authorized agent for the Veterans Department, told the County Board of Commissioners in her re­ cent annual report. One of the biggest expenses was $29,700 paid to help defray the cost of burials for 99 veterans. The burial fund is operated under the jurisdiction of the County Board of Commissioners. The county pays $300 toward the burial expenses of each qualifying veteran, and last year the fund was over its budget be­ cause there had been 15 more burials than anticipated, Weinbrecht said. The county also provides nearly $5,000 to run lhe county Veterans Department and designates $2,000 in its general fund bud­ get for a "Soldiers and Sailors Relief Fund" that helps veterans who fall through the cracks, for financial help from other pro­ grams. Weinbrecht explained that the Soldiers and Sailors Retief Fund fills in to help with needs when the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund (MVTF) can't because of ineli­ gibility, usually due to military service dates. “There is a period of time in there fol­ lowing the Vietnam and the Gulf War pe­ riod where the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund does not cover. We're seeing more and more of those people needing help right now because they are reaching that age where they are getting sick or are get­ ting in trouble so we are using that fund and I do thank you for that... That really has saved some people from going down the tube," Weinbrecht said. Last year. Barry County received $36,000 as its share of interest from the MVTF, established in 1946 with a $50 million grant to meet the emergency needs of qualified state veterans. Grants of MVTF funds spent on county veterans last year totaled $27,493 mid were used to help with food, fuel oil, propane, electric shut-offs, clothing, gasoline money for hospital visits, partial funding for water wells in some circumstances, roof repairs, delinquent taxes, medical expenses, help for persons whose homes have burned, evic­ tions from foreclosure or rental properties and other emergency needs "We picked up a lot of foreclosures this last year. There seem to be quite a few problems with second mortgages...," Weinbrecht said. To qualify for MVTF funds, veterans must have an honorable discharge and have served during a war time period. The grants are determined by a local committee of three county veterans who are appointed to three year terms by the state MVTF Board of Trustees, which operates under the Michigan Department of Military Affairs. The local committee meets at 10:30 a.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each month and at other times if needed. "We took in 91 applications and we served 60 veterans on that," said Joyce Weinbrecht. "We referred 12 to the local (Soldiers and Sailors Relief) commission, seven were disapproved for various reasons and 12 were sent on to the state. PANTHERS... Regan Doele tallied 18 points. His total included an 8-for-12 showing from the charity stnpe "He (Doele) just had an attitude that we were not going to lose," Delton coach Jan Hogoboom said. Derek Stiles was the team's third double digit scorer with 12 markers. And like Doele and Boyle, Stiles was sharp at the free throw line, hitting on all four of his attempts. Delton led by • dim martin for most lhe game (21-18 after one quarter. 39-37 families, she said. Weinbrecht encouraged commissioners to contact her if they know of veterans who need help. Twenty-one referrals were made by Weinbrecht to American Legion and VFW posts in the county, mostly to transport veterans to hospitals and clinics and "for after two and 52-49 after three), but exploded in the fourth quarter with a 24­ 15 nm. The Panthers closed out the game by Koring 13 of the final 15 points. equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs and commodes," she said. Weinbrecht referred 27 veterans to other county agencies, such as the COA, Hos­ pice. Community Action Agency. Love Dinner Is Served... Kiwanian Neil Braendle waits on two individuals who took part in last Friday's Hastings Kiwanis Club Spaghetti Supper that was held in the cafeteria at the Hastings High School. In total, 375 dinners (including spaghetti, garlic bread, tossed salad and cookies) were served. The money raised will go toward supporting and maintaining the Barry County Lifeline, the Barry County Fair and 4H, the Child Abuse Council, the summer YMCA baseball league and the Child Abuse Council. 60»60*60»60»60»60»60*60»60 PAPER DRIVE — NOTICE — February 17 thru March 14.2000 HASTINGS K MART PARKING LOT bv rtbr t/arW Methodist Metts gros* of Hastings 6Oti Fira Ututed Methodist Chstrvh ? Nola! | Any wax coMed of slck/ftosiy material, wet newspapers, magazines, catalogs, corrugated cardboard (no -fieri Love, f Tom, Scott, Sandi, g Kim and Julie 4 0—m»Mrinr»i—mSrtemnteMtaRtk-M?<jli, TWaklin., «M0M Clwt Metaw, W1 Wrt or in obtaining nursing home care. The department also helps to coordinate the annual Veterans Picnic and Old Fash­ ioned 4th of July celebration, attended by more than 800 veterans and family mem­ bers. Overall, Weinbrecht said she had 1,053 contacts with veterans or their families. Some of those contacts were repeat clients. The local veterans office, located on the third floor of the County Courthouse in Hastings, also helps to determine eligibil­ ity for pensions, which are updated on a rcguJ^i basis. "We do a lot of record searching...," Weinbrecht said. While her largest role is lo find sources of aid for veterans and their families, part of her job involves "a lot of counseling about losses," especially grief counseling, both to the person who is dying and to vet­ erans* families. All of Weinbrechl's work is confidential to protect the privacy of veterans and their Continued from page 13 In total, the Panthers made 27 field goals and hit 20-of-26 free throws. *It's a good way to go into districts." Hogoboom explained. "We could have shot better, but we won the game at lhe defensive end of the floor. " On lhe glass. Delton also held an edge. ThetHirn out rebounded lhe Bams 34-. 21. Stites co'lected 8 caroms and Boyle polled down 7 rebounds. *!t was a great ;ame thal was close all the way," Hogoboom said. Inc., Lions Club, churches and food banks. Nineteen veterans were referred to Veter­ ans Administration facilities in Texas, Cal­ ifornia. Battle Creek. Saginaw and Grand Rapids. The local Veterans Department also assisted two veterans and their families . WM THANK YOL la SAVIVC YOLK htfat tai la SUTOKT rf ~ NqiKTS' To members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office. 404 East Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday. April 12, 2000, beginning at 9.00 a.m. DUANE L. O'CONNOR, Secretory 60»60<*60»60*60*60*60»60»6() HASTINGS 4 Community Media Center Night NOTICt TO the RESIDENTS Of MMRV COUNTY: Notion . hereby ghren that M Barry Carty Zorwm Board of Aepaata w. conduct a put*: ^nnualryllto ■fireman's PANCAKE SUPPER Pancakes, eggs, sausage and pure maple syrup Saturday, April 8th 5-8:30 IBMl Thursday March 16 6:30 - 9:00 pm Hastings High School Library OPEN TO THE PUBLIC LOCATION: M 1103 Brooks Ortra on Sta Waal •xto ol! Chertion Drive in Sec 19 ol CaaMon FURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a dateched accaaaory txxkkng hqywr man aaoend 24 H Ngh (lh» maximum I, IS 9. to peak: ai me RL-2 zoning drtnet CASENOV-S-2000-Rob«rttXrthtar(«ppnaart; Harvey OuNar (property omr). LOCATION: M 4159 England Drive Ct ot Marsh rid n Sec 5 ot OrangevSN Ta. PURPOSE: fNqueatvig a vanance to erect a 60x100 S. detected accaaaory tmkkng (6,000 eq. *.) larger than aBowed (the maxanum a 1.024 eq A) and Ngher man aSowed IS S. S In (tie metaman • 16*. to peek) In Sw AL-1 torangda- Alto Fire Station Hostings Public Schools wslcomes lhe community lo utilize lhe libroiy & medio center Donations at the door. •Computers with vorious programs & internet occess ALL YOU CAN EAT! •MicroSofl Word. PowerPoint, Excel & more •IMsronce Materials. Newspapers & Magazines •Copy machine available for a small tee Medio Center Stall 4 Business Professional Hastings Schools to Offer GRASP Sludents available lo assist with questions AxaptaM use ognmtn! nqmd lb be signed betm internet connecfton LOCATION: Al 10614 Wadwood Road on Sw Waal axle between Adrauna Lane and Foam Lane Rd n Sec. 9 or Orangev* Tap PURPOSE: RequeaOng a vanance lo area a 13x14 « sunroom and Sx14 S. S etch addition lo an Meting houea Sial ■ too dooe to the akta property Bnea 925 *. (the minimum ■ 10 «I m me RL-1 zorong dMxl MEETING DATE: Merab 14.2000. riME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Law Btrtong at 220 west Court Street, Ha«ngs. Mrtagan Saa mapeobon at me above deaerated proper ■ Sea w. be camp!area by me Zorang Board ol Appeals members betere lhe hearing. Hastings Area Schools will process applications for parents who would like to have their child participate in th? Grand Rapids Academic Summer Program (GRASP). Notice of Budget Public Hearing Ths Hops Tojnshio Board wilt hold a public heanng on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2000­ 01 at 5463 South M-43 Hwy.. Hastings. Ml. on Monday. March 20.2000. at 6:30 p.m THE PROP­ The County of Berry w. prthnde necessary euxBery tads and aanneaa. such aa aqners tar me heanng rnparad and audio tapes ot prraad maaenaas beeig consxlered al me meaaing. lo mdmduaa wan itiaatilbaa ■ me moounglheortag upon tan (10) days nonce lo Ota County N Barry MdMdutas warn dwabaoes raqurtng auxbary axis or sanneas should contact the Carty ol Barry by wrong or casing the Hoang Mxmaol Brawn. County Administrator 220 W State Street. Haaongs. Ml 49050. (616) 943-4691 DabbtaS. Sman Barry Courtly dark (319) NOTICE This correspondence program m reading and mathematics is designed for students who are currently in grades one through five. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP by which students could maintain the recently learned essential skills in mathematics and reading. Second, to create circum­ The board will meet at the Township Hall, BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED 885 River Road. Monday, March 13, 2000, from 9:00 a.m. HEARING. A copy ol the budget is available lor pub­ lic inspection at the township hail This notice is post­ ed n compliance with PA267 ol 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA41.72* (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). GRASP is a copyrighted correspondence program that was written with four purposes in mind. First, to provide a means BOARD OF REVIEW ERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS 616-946-4620 The venenoe appkcatxma are avaaabie tar putxc nRtecoon ■ tae Barry County Planning Orttaa. 220 W. SUM St.. Meetings. MtoNgen 40060 dunng me hours of S a m to 5 p m . (ctossd between 12-1 pin.). Monday thru Frxtay Please caO Me Plenrang OOtee . 943-4330 tar hairier ■ stances which require students and parents to work together toward a common educational goal. Third, to provide an opportunity for parents and children to maintain a positive feeling about their own school system throughout the summer to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, March 14, 2000, from 9:00 months. Fourth, to provide a cost-effective alternative to lhe a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 budgets. p.m. Each "course” in mathematics and reading consists of a pack­ traditional summer school program in an era of restrictive Ratio Mult et of ten weekly lessons called modules. Each module is con­ Agricultural 37.25 1.3423 structed to reinforce or reteach typical basic skills generally Commercial 42.88 1.1660 Industrial 50.00 1.0000 45.15 1.1074 The Hope Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary axis and services, such as sign­ ers lor the heanng impaired and audio tapes ol print­ ed materials being considered at the meeting, to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meeting upon five days notice to the Hope Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Board by writing or calling Individuals with disabilities requiring aux­ iliary aids or services should contact the the following supervisor 7 days prior to the meeting: Call Sylvia W. Forster Hope Township Clerk 5463 S. M-43 Hwy. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 946-2464 Richard Thomas 616-948-9690. Residential found in most curricula al that particular grade. The cost for one subject is $21.00 and the cost for both subjects is $36.00. which includes a completion award and scoring service in addition to the curriculum packets. Richard C. Thomas, Supervisor Hastings Charter Township Application materials will be available during Parent-Teacher Conferences March 22 and 23, 2000. in the Principal’s office of the elementary schools. Application deadline is April 14, 2000. Materials for the GRASP Program will be ordered after April 14 and will be distributed to students the last week of school. For additional information check with lhe Principal’s office. �P»B- 20 - The Haetnge Benner - Thuredey. March 8. 2000 negligence on the part of Felpausch. Elliott and Evans caused the deaths of Joyce Hyde and Gerry Johnson on OcL 3. 1997, when Elliott drove Evans' sport utility vehicle into the entrance of the Hastings store. COURT NEWS: The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Friday to uphold the denial of a bingo li­ cense by the Michigan Bureau of State Lot­ tery for Barry County Surveyor Brian Reynolds, which was upheld by Circuit Judge James Fisher two years ago. "At issue here is the power of the legis­ lature to re-enact a law while a referendum process on that law is pending, but before the general election deciding the referen­ dum." noted the Court of Appeals in its de­ cision. "Plaintiff's claim that in granting declaratory relief to defendants, the trial court improperly determined thal the Legis­ lature has this power. "We conclude that the relevant constitu­ tional provisions do not deny the Legisla­ ture and we affirm." Reynolds, who sued lhe Michigan Bu­ reau of State Lottery and its commissioner. Bill Martin, did so as a "test case," he said, and denied Wednesday that he ever planned to hold a bingo to raise money for an up­ coming political campaign. "I didn't have anything at stake." he said Wednesday. "And the Court of Appeals de­ cision is what I expected" His original suit challenged the 1998 de­ nial of his bingo license application. It also challenged the validity of 1995 PA 275’s reinstatement of the ban on bingo licenses for candidate committees be­ cause voters had given the nod for such a fund-raising method in a 1996 stale-wide referendum. According to the 1994 version of the Bingo Act, candidate committees were ex­ cluded from using bingo for political fund- anner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 \h\t i Hunt uti\ WOOD FOR SALE425 face cord, cut and split 948-2727 ABANDONED STORAGE: miscellaneous contents to high­ est bidder Contact 948-9178 K.iil^tuh , 48 ACRE ESTATE: $199.90000 Farm house, 1800 sq. ft . 4 bedrooms. Delton schools, gorgeous country set­ ting MOTIVATED SELL­ ERS. Call Roxanne Cantu. Pre­ ferred Carlson Realtors, 616­ 344-7361 ext 1119 A leave a message. KALKASKACOUNTY:5 beautiful wooded acres of hard­ woods. adjoining stale land, driveway, grassy building/camping site, already insulted, close to Torch Lake, rivers, snowmo­ bile trails, ideal getaway spot. $27,900. $500 down. $340/ month, 11 % land contract. North­ ern Land Company. 1-800-968­ 3118, www.nortisemtandco.com FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW OR $8 DOWN! Govt A Bank Repos being sold now! Rnancirg available! Local listings, 1-800*501-1777 rxL 5225 PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant Call 945-9888 SPRING CLEANING SPE­ CIAL! White Glove Cleaning. Cail 945-2229 HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: “LOW RATES" HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES!! CALL 616-948­ 4093 BLLMP1E SUBS AND SAL­ ADS: A successful fast food concept has a franchise opportu­ nity available in Hastings. Over 2.190 locations nationwide. For information contact 1-800-230­ 6842. ( aid 0/7 THE FAMILY OF BERYL D. PRICE would like to extend sincere gratitude for the wondrful care he was provided during Ms iHress by Dr. Jack Brown A Dr. ’xwis Marks. Abo, much appreciation goes out to the many nurses and caregivers from Spectrum Heath and Saint Mary s. Our sincere appreciation also ex­ tends out to relatives, friends and nrighbors for the overwbetadng cards, thoughts and prayers. A special thanks to Better Funeral Home, Hospice of Barry County, Thomappte Township Emergency Services and The Middle Villa Inn. nr.~ur.nj-i,,ria*, —~ti—u4<* to Rev. Let Zach man and Pas­ tor Douglas Beason. Sincerely, The famfly of Beryl D. Price. FISH FOR STOCKING: Gi­ ant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow­ Trout, Walleye, Largemouth, Smallmouth Bas*. Catfish, Perch. Fathead Minnows LAGGIS* FISH FARM, 08988 35th St . Gobies, Mi 49055., (6161-628­ 2056 days. (6I6J-624-6215 eve wnp________________________ NEW CONSIGNMENT AUC­ TION: Every Thursday. 7:00PM. Trust Me Auction, 189 S. 10th Street, Plainwell. Bring in your used consignments day of sale. James Hoyt. Auctioneer/ Owner. 616-685-8261 ON MARCH 21ST at I (tern , a 1984 Ford Escort will be auc­ tioned off to lhe public at 416 E. 3rd St. Middleville. ANTIQUE SHOW - BARRY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS EXPO COMPLEX. MARCH 11-1L TWO LARGE BUILD­ INGS, QUALITY ANT1QUES. JUST NORTH OF HASTINGS ON M-37. SAT. 10-6 P.M.; SUN. 10-4:30 P.M. $2-58 ADMISSION. GUTTAR/BASS LESSONS appt, cafl 616-962-2131. YOUTH EXCHANGE: Pre­ mier program needs P/T host families and schools Stipend/ Travel Rewards. AYUSA. 800­ 387-5990 NEEDED: 49 PEOPLE TO LOSE between 10-30 lbs. next 30 days, no fail - guaranteed, call today, 888-318-4220 _________ READERS: SINCE MANY ADS ARE FROM OUTSIDE TWE LOCAL AREA, PLEASE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUYING BEFORE SENDING MONEY. LOW DOWN PAYMENT ON A NEW HOME. $750.00 on a 1200 sq ft. home. $1,000.00 down on a 1300 sq ft. home and $2,000.00 down on a 2000 sq. ft. home. Call New Tradition Homes for more details at (616J-9450000 or 1-888-53841900 1989 PATRIOT 28X68. Low down payment and low monthly­ payment. Brand new carpet and windows throughout. Excellent condition. Call New Tradition Homes for details at (616J-9450000 or 1-888-538-8900 REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer, 3 bedroom. 2 bath Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604 FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad 1-800-672 9604 cclassABANDONED REPO Bank needs someone to assume payments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move ifnecessary. 1 800-672-9604 ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone io assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. FIRF YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repoasesaed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. CARLTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET MARCH 7th, 2000 AT THE CARLTON TOWNSHIP HAU. AT 80 WELCOME RD., HASTINGS, Ml, TO ORGANIZE AND REVIEW THE 2000 ASSESSMENT ROLL AT 7:30 RM. The Board of Review wfl meet the pubtoc for assessment rwvww at the Carlton Townetup Hal. 85 Welcome Rd.. Hastings. Ml 40058. Phone 615-945-5990. on the totiowing dote* Monday. March IX 8 am. to 12 pm. and 2 pm. to 5 pm. Thursday. March 16,9 am. to 12 pm. and 2 pm. to 5 pm. Monday. March 20.1 pm. to 4 pm and 6 pm. to 9 p.m. And any other dates necessary to equalize the 2000 tuewnert rol. Mai in protects wHl be accepted. Tentative ratios and estimated mutapbera for each cias* of rani property and personal property tor 2000 are as Wows. Agricultural 39.83% 1 2553 Commercial 50.00% 1 0000 industrial 50.00% 1.0000 Residential 44.98% 1.1118 Timber Cut Over N.C. N.C. Developments. N.C. N.C. Personal N.C. N.C. David Kaianr Carlton Township Supervisor WANTED Used steel fence posts in usable condition. Phone 945-4505. . USED SEGA GENESIS A Nintendo Video Games. 948­ 8399. 1995 FORD TAURUS WAGON: Rum and looks good. Power windows and locks, AC., V-6, $3 J00. (616J-693-3207 1998 DODGE GRAND CHEROKEE, p/l. V-6. am/fnV cass stereo, auto.. 7 passenger. $2.100.00 obo, 616-664-5056 *90 CHEVY LUM1NA VAN: ps, pb, at. ac, pw. V-6. rebuilt engine 2 years ago. 108,000 notes. $3,000 OBO 616-664­ 6828 after 6pm_______________ 1978 CHEVY SUBURBAN 4X4 with a Meyer's plow. 28,900 original miles. New brakes A brake Hues, shocks, dual exhaust, rims & tires. Runs great $5380. 616-945­ 5516 *96 FORD TAURUS Loaded, sharp, $5J80. CaU after 6.-00, 616-945-9954. LOADER/ PULLER- to $16.h2/hr+major benefits! Many train All permaneni! Start now! (616V-949-2424. Jobline. CITY DELIVERY- to $800/ wk+ great benefits!! Training now! Major companies! All per­ manent’ (616)949-2424 Joblmc______________________ SCHOOL CLERICAL- Full A part-time! Training now! Lots of permanent work! (616J-9492424. Jobline CARPENTERS/ HELPERSto $ 18/hr+ benefits! Entry/ skilled!! Many' Need now! (616J-949-2424 Jobline PROGRAM AIDE for mental health day treatment program. Job responsibilities include as­ sisting in rehabilitatkn, recre­ ational skills, and other duties related to program implementa­ tion. Experience in working with persons with developmental dis­ abilities and mental illness help­ ful. Record keeping and data collection skills desired Send resume to: Barry County Com­ munity Mental Health Services, 915 West Green Street, Hastings. Michigan49058. No phone calls. EOE. TELEPHONE RECEPTION­ IST: Switchboard experience preferred. Good communication skills a must. Computer knowl­ edge a plus. Team players with a positive attitude are encouraged to submit resume with loner of application to: National Rank of Hastings Attn: Human Resources 241 W Slate St.. Hastings Ml 49058________________________ TELLER/CUSTOMER SER­ VICE: National Bank of Hastings has full-time positions available to responsible team players. Must have strong basic math skills and computer Liowledge. Also must have a positive attitude and be able to give qual­ ity customer service Submit re­ sume with letter of application to: National Bank of Hastings Attn: Human Resources 241 W. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 LOOKING FOR MATURE wood/fiberglass craft person. 517-852-9743 raising. However, before lhe election and while the Bingo Coalition was still pending in the Michigan Court of Appeals, lhe Legis­ lature passed and Gov. John Engler signed into law in 1995 PA 275, which again ex­ cluded candidate committees from being el­ igible for bingo licenses. But because the voters gave the okay for such licenses by rejecting PA 118, and be­ cause of a previous, long-standing practice by the Bureau of State Lottery lo grant such licenses, Reynolds sued for clarifica­ tion of rhe law. "The voters rejected 1994 PA 118 in November, 1996, so the question thefl be­ comes whether 1995 PA 275 effectively re­ established the prohibition on bingo for political fund-raising, which had been re­ jected by the voters," said Fisher in his 1998 ruling. Fisher said the Supreme Court answered that question in a 1967 case when it adopted lhe reasoning that the legislature has the right to pass any measure it may deem advisable even if lhe measure deals with the same subject as another act. Reynolds had argued that the rule vio­ lates the voters* constitutional light to ref­ erendum, said Fisher, since the legislature may simply maneuver around lhe referen­ dum process by re-enacting a referred law. Reynolds claimed the rule was "pro­ foundly undemocratic." "However," said Fisher, "these1* argu­ ments ignore lhe fact thal any referendum decision by the public at large is subject to being amended or voided by a subsequent act of the legislature." Their arguments also ignore the fact that the Supreme Court has held that the leg­ islative power exercised through initiative and referendum is on an equal footing with all other legislation, said Fisher in his original ruling. The Lottery Bureau pointed out that Reynolds* policy argument is undermined by the relative ease with which the referen­ dum power may be exercised. "In the current case, 155,000 signatures were necessary to invoke the referendum vote," said Fisher. "A ruling that 155,000 petition signers can tie the hands of the elected representatives of over nine million people would allow the will of the major­ ity to be held hostage to the will of the special interest groups. "Clearly, the drafters of our constitution would not have considered such a result to be dqnocraqc," Fisher had said. He M^u|ded that in this case, the legis­ lature hidwl I constitutional authority to enact 1995 PA 275, which was not affected by the referendum vote, meaning the Lot­ tery was required by law to deny Reynolds* application. In other court news: • The case of James Hyde and Gerald C. Johnson versus G&R Felpaucsh is await­ ing a dismissal order to be signed by Judge James Fisher. "The Plaintiffs agreed to dismiss the claim against Felpausch," said Fisher Wednesday. Both estates, however, received $50,000 each from Suzanne Elliott and Gary M. Evans, Fisher said, in a previous settle­ ment agreement. The lawsuit, filed in 1998, alleged thal Enforcement efforts target drunk drivers J-Ad Graphics News Service Local law enforcement agencies are step­ ping up crime fighting efforts by focusing extra patrols on the St. Patrick's Day weekend to deter drunk driving. Barry County Sheriff Stephen DeBoer is warning people thal there will be zero tol­ erance for drunk drivers. The Barry County Sheriff’s Office, the Hastings City Police, the Barry Township Police and Prairieville Township Police are part of a larger, state-wide effort to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries through in­ creased enforcement and education pro­ grams. The state's highest crash counties quali­ fied for special "Operation Nightcap" fund­ ing from the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. In Michigan, almost 40 percent of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol. Despite more than a decade of education and enforcement, drunk and impaired mo­ torists are still a danger, said DeBoer. DeBoer advises thal alcohol-related driv­ ing is the number one cause of death for young people and it is the fourth-leading cause of death for all people. Driving under lhe influence of alcohol increases the risk of a crash and injury is more likely to be serious, even fatal, when alcohol is involved. DeBoer said. Check Out Our Weekly Internet Folling Question on www.jadnews.com • A 38-year-old Wayland man charged with four counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct, four counts of incest and one count of delivery controlled substance to a minor was bound over to Circuit Court Wednesday. Lyle Miller Jr. is being held on $500,000 bond in lhe Barry County Jail awaiting his March 30 sentencing date. • Jeffrey Allen Purchis of Nashville is charged with one count of prison escape for allegedly fleeing the Lansing tether unit. He is also charged with controlled sub­ stance. double penalty. He will be sen­ tenced on lhe charge March 23. POLICE BEAT: Rural mail thefts reported HASTINGS, DOWLING - Rural areas of Hastings and Dowling are experiencing problems with mail theft from rural mail boxes, according to a press release from the Hastings Post Office. The thefts appear to only involve mail being sent from lhe rural boxes. To prevent this type of theft, it is important for customers to never enclose cash in . letters and to refrain from putting outgoing mail in the box the night before, the post office warns. ’ If customers are mailing from their mailboxes, it is best to mail in the daytime or lake the mail to the post office. Another counterfeit $100 bill found HASTINGS - A counterfeit $100 bill bearing the same serial number as an identical bill passed at Taco Bell Feb. 27 turned up March 1 at Little Caesar's Pizza, according to a report by the Hastings City Police Department. Police said workers at the lake-out restaura.1t spotted the bill after using a special marker which changes colors, lhe same method used to spot the fake bill at Taco Bell, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. Both bills were turned over to the Hastings City Police Department which will turn the investigation over to the Grand Rapids Office of the Secret Service. "They could be either from someone passing through town or from someone in the area," said Leedy. "We've notified the local crime line so the businesses can be made aware of ft." The person who passed lhe bill at Taco Bell is not a suspect, said Leedy, but police hope to talk with tiae woman who passed the bill at Little Caesar's. The woman, who did not leave a phone number when ordering pizza that night, entered the establishment at 5:37 p.m. on March 1 to pick up her order. She was described as while, in her laic 30s with brown (dark) shoulder length hair. She weighed about 150 pounds and wore a turtleneck shirt and a black jacket. Anyone with information can contact the Hastings City Police at 945-5791. Man arrested in domestic incident HASTINGS - A Hastings man whom police witnessed holding a woman down inside a South Jefferson Street home March 3 has been arrested for domestic violence, according to a report by lhe Hastings City Police Department. Police responded to the home after Barry County Central Dispatch received an abandoned 911 call from the residence, which was disconnected when the man pulled the phone from the wall as the woman was dialing, officers reported. Officers arrived to see the female sitting on the male on the couch, reporting that "it looked like (she) was trying to get off and (he) was holding her there." Officer* also reported hearing the female screaming. Just as officer® viepped onto the porch, the woman ran screaming from the bouse with the male behind her. The man told police they had entered into a disagreement and he was "trying to work it out." The man had apparently returned home drunk, which caused the woman to become upset and sher tried to leave. The man said he had seven to eight beers that night and that he punched the glass from the door and grabbed the woman two to three times during the altercation. The man's name is being withheld pending arraignment. Delton student to face assault charge BARRY TOWNSHIP - An 18-year-old Delton Kellogg student who allegedly tried to back his car over a teacher Feb. 22 will be charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said the school district was conducting a routine drug sweep of the building and vehicles using drug-sniffing dogs when the K-9 handler and the teacher heard a car start in the parking Iol As the student drove past the teacher, the teacher slapped the trunk of the car causing the driver to stop, said troopers. The teen and the teacher made eye contact via the car’s rear view mirror, and the student put the car into gear and tried to back into the teacher, who ran back to avoid being struck. No injuries were reported. A felony warrant has been authorized by the Barry County Prosecutor's Office against the male student, who has not yet been arrested or arraigned. Man terrorizing family is arrested MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP - A man whose drinking problems have caused his children to sleep in the bam when he’s drunk was arrested for domestic assault after tackling his son March 3, according to a report from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. The man's name is being withheld pending arraignment on the charge. According to police, the man and his wife entered into an argument over his drinking. A 15-year-old boy in lhe house became involved and lhe man followed the boy upstairs and tackled him and took him to the floor, according to police. As the boy struggled to get the man off of him. he shouted for his brother to call 911, which he did, said troopers. Just as the boy managed to break free, three of his friends arrived to check on his well being. Police said the man grabbed some kitchen knives and told the boys to leave, but did not point the knives. The boys then ran from lhe home, police said. No injuries were reported and the incident remains under investigation. Drunk driver not hurt In crash ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - A woman who registered .13 percent in a bodily alcohol content test March 4 will be charged with drunk driving, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan Slate Police. The 20-year-old Bellevue woman was westbound on Love Road at about 11:30 p.m. when she misjudged a curve on Wing Road, lost control and drove off the roadway overturning. The woman was not hurt and she was wearing a seat belt. Her name is being withheld pending arraignment on lhe charge. Car strikes tree; driver treated, released WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - A 19-ycar-old Charlotte man who lost control of his vehicle in a curve on Brown Road near Wellman Road March 3 suffered injuries when his car left the roadway and struck a tree, according to a report from the Barry County Sheriff's Department. Nicholas J. Mitchell told police he began to Jose control of lhe car on loose gravel on the roadway, though officers could find no gravel near lhe accident scene, reported deputies. Mitchell was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he was treated for injuries and released. He was issued a citation for not wearing a seat belt. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 9. 2000 - Page 21 Buckle up: New seat belt law takes effect March 10 J-Ad Graphics News Service A new law that takes effective all over Michigan Friday gives law enforcement of­ ficers the nod to stop cars in which front scat passengers arc not wearing a safety belt, according to local police. A vehicle driver who violates the scat belt law will receive a ticket and be fined $25. And, all children under the age of 4 must be in a child safety seat in both the front and rear seat of the vehicle. Drivers who violate the child restraint system require­ ments will be fined a minimum of $10, plus court costs. "We've always dealt with it as secondary enforcement," said Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver. "Now, we can stop drivers specifically for seat belt violations." The current "Click it or Ticket” cam­ paign by the Office of Highway Safety Planning is designed to get lhe word oul that seat belt violations can be cause enough to be slopped by police. "We'll continue to enforce the law as it written,", said FJLt. Gary Newell, com­ mander of the Hastings Post of the Michi­ gan State Police. "We've been enforcing it for a number of years, but the fact that's gone primary means we can stop you for it." Newell said statistics show that when­ ever a new law takes effect, authorities ob­ serve an immediate 10 percent "jump" in compliance. "We'll enforce it like we do any other law," he said. Michigan's Safety Bell Law Enforcement Guide sets into place lhe new law. Public Act. No. 29 of 1999. a zero point civil in­ fraction, with the following restraint use requirements: Children ages 0-3 arc required to be in a child restraint system. People ages 4 through 15 are required to wear a safety belt in all seating positions and everyone over 16 years of age arc re­ quired to wear a seat belt in the front scat only. Infants under one year of age should face the rear, be semi-reclined and must be snugly fastened in the car scat. Toddlers between 20 and 40 pounds should face the front, sit upright and be snugly fastened in the car scat and kids be­ tween 40 and at least 60 pounds should ride in a booster seat used with a lap/shouldcr belt and face lhe front. Anyone wanting more information on the new law can rind literature explaining the requirements at any local police station or by visiting www.ohsp.statc.mi.us on the world wide web. Arrested man orders girlfriend to kill trooper Reviewing the ticketing procedures tor the new primary seatbelt enforcement law, which takes effect Friday, March 10, are (from left) Sgt. Bill Johnson ol the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Sgt. James Lee of the Hastings City Police Department and Commander Gary Newell of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Coyote bites Cloverdale man in Ross township by Shelly Sober Staff Writer A Cloverdale man who was bitten by a coyote while trying to free the animal from a fence in Kalamazoo County's Ross Township early Wednesday must wait 72 hours to find out if he was exposed to ra­ bies. Mike Ritchie and his friend Jim Farrah were on an early morning newspaper route when they encountered the coyote south of Sheffield Road near lhe Kellogg Biological Station. Ritchie said. "It was hung up in the fence and I went to get it loose and it grabbed me and would not let go," said Ritchie. "I tried to pry it off with my other hand, but I couldn't." Ritchie said Farrah retrieved a screw­ driver, which Ritchie used to kill the coy­ ote. "We look it with us and went to the hospital." said Ritchie, who suffered six to seven deep puncture wounds lo his right hand and middle finger. He was also bitten on hi* left hand while trying to break free from the coyote's grip, he said. Ritchie laid he wasn't surprised to see-a coyote in the area, having seen one or two before, "but not very often." According to an Internet source, coyotes have expanded their range to every state in the continental United Slates despite con­ tinuous extermination campaigns. Ritchie was advised by Pennock Hospital to take the animal to the Kalamazoo County Animal Control office, which will turn the animal over to the health depart­ ment for rabies testing. He will not receive any treatment to counteract possible rabies infection unless the coyote tests positive after 72 hours, Ritchie said. Though Barry County Animal Control does not handle wild animals and is not in­ volved in Ritchie's case, officers did offer advice to those thinking about approaching a wild animal. "Stay away from them." said Barry County Undersheriff Don Ford who over- LEGAL NOTICE State of Michigan Probata Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Oacodant's Estate File No. 2000-22826-SE Estate of DOROTHY JUNE GRONEWOLD DECEASED Social Security No 372-66-2011 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing NOTICE A hearing wtll be held on March 29. 2000 at 9 30 am tn the probate courtroom. Hastings Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the petition ot Dennis A GronewoW requesting that Dennis A Gronewotd and Marcella L Barry be appointed co personal rep­ resentative of the estate of Dorothy June Gronawotd who lived at 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Michigan and who died February 23 2000. and requesting also the will of the deceased dated September 13.1977 be admitted to probate tt also is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined Creditors of the deceased are notified that ail claims against the estate wdl be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep resentatrve or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date ot publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record March 6. 2000 Robert J Longst’eet (P53546) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE & LONGSTREET 607 North Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 945 3495 DENNIS A GRONEWOLD 205 Old Hwy 15 Condo 11 FarmervWe LA 71241 and MARCELLA L BARRY 1245 Norway Ave Hastings. Ml 49058 respectively 316^68-0065 and 616945 2706 (3/9) sees animal control services. "They're not tame, they're not pets. They have teeth and can bile you." J-Ad Graphics News Service A 32-year-old Shelbyville man resisting arrest by a Michigan State Police officer Saturday repeatedly ordered his girlfriend to "get the gun from the trunk and blow his (expletive deleted) head off," according to a report by Trooper Phil Vannette. Herman Floyd Hammond, who was be­ ing arrested for alleged third offense drunk driving, resisting and obstructing police and driving on a suspended license, is being held in the Barry Count)' Jail on a total bond of $7,500 awaiting a March 15 pre­ liminary examination. Hammond and his girlfriend allegedly be­ rated Vannette repeatedly after he stopped them on Island Drive near Pi’tenon Road in Yankee Springs Township at about midnight for having improperly aimed headlights and no visible registration plate. Vannette reported he had to pursue the vehicle before catching up to it just as the car made a quick turn onto Island Drive where he was able lo initiate lhe stop. Hammond allegedly pulled away from Vannette as he tried to handcuff him and made comments about how he was ruining his life. Mike Ritchie of Cloverdale pauses for a photo with the coyote that bit him early Wednesday and the injury it caused to his hand. Shortly after this photo, Ritchie took the animal to the Kalamazoo County Animal Control of­ fice to be processed for rabies testing. As lhe girlfriend screamed at Vannette, Hammond allegedly got back into the car and "began screaming that he would not go to jail," and "telling his girlfriend and chil­ dren to run to all the neighbors and wake them up so they could witness what was going on." Vannette reported that the girlfriend also continued to scream at him. "As I turned my head again to look at her, Hammond was able to close the car door,” Vannette reported. Vannette was able to open the door by force, he reported, at which time Hammond again screamed for his girlfriend to wake up the neighbors. 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S s27,500 ALL PAYMENTS FIGURED * ZERO DOWN, ADD TAXES & PLATES ONLY � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-03-16.pdf cc4e122e824245939edce7d2752b8855 PDF Text Text Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings BANNER VOLUME 147, NO. 11 News Briefs: THURSDAY, MARCH 16. 2000 PRICE 50- Worst maple syrup season? by Shawna Hubbarth Su^f Writer Local maple syrup producers are declar­ ing this collection season one of the worst many can recall. Unusually warm weather in late February and early March and lack of rain or snow has played havoc on running of the sap in Nashville and Vermontville. "This is the worst season 1 have seen, and I have been in the syrup business 70 years — my whole life," said Nashville producer Gerald Lundstrum. Ideal conditions for the sap to run (which is boiled down into syrup) is warmer days and freezing nights. The freeze and thaw is what producers need to keep the sap run­ ning. Lundstrum made 500 gallons of syrup “Tfcfa b the worst Mason I have eeen, aad I have been fa the ayrap basfaess 70 years ay whole Me. last year. This year he hung 1,200 pails and walked away with 140 gallons. "It was cold one night, and then we had three weeks of warm weather. The extreme warmth spoiled the season. It made the trees bud out and once they bud out. the quality of the syrup (goes down). You can't make a good syrup from trees with buds." he said. Lunstrum said it was merely a coinci­ dence that he has sold his 42-acre sugar bush this year, exiting the business. He helped the new owners with this first sea­ son. "Everyone lost money this year," he said. "I think if some people knew how bad it was going to be, they wouldn't have tapped." Local producer Wayne Pennock agrees this has been a disappointing season. With 800 pails hung, he usually comes away with more than 300 gallons. This year he has come very short, he said. "This is the poorest year I've had," he said. "The process of growth has started on the trees and you just can't change that un­ til next year." Pennock quit producing more than a week ago. Blair Hawblitz, president of the Nashville Syrup Association, said the as­ sociation was stil1 producing (as of Tues­ day.) He said the group would be evaluat­ ing the sap that the farmers brought in for quality purposes. “We hope to keep making it," he said. "The buds haven’t budded out too much — the trees in the woods tend to not bud as quickly.". The association made 789 gallons of syrup last year. Hawblitz said that was a very good year. The average the association produces is around 400-500 gallons. "We have 290 gallons so far." he said. "It's really due to the lack of moisture. We haven't had any rains or snow and when the sap did run, it didn't run very good. We are down this year, last year was a good year." The producers said the syrup prices should not change too drastically to reflect the shortage, "We haven't sold out of synip yet." said Hawblitz, though other produccis said they had. "We might sell out before next year starts... it’s definitely in short supply. Its just one of those thmgfc you can’t predict what nature will do." irregular this year because of the recent unseasonably warm temperatures followed by cold weather and another warm-up. Ohio firm buys Voyager.net by Mary McDonough Staff Writer It will be "business as usual" for cus­ tomers of Voyager.net when the purchase of the company by Ohio-based telecommu­ nications firm CoreComm Limited is completed this summer, according to Voy­ ager Marketing Director James Gokiney. There are no plans to change rate struc­ tures. the way customers are billed, or the types of services offered, Goldney said. "Things will run the same as they are. Over time there will possibly be other ser­ vices and bundled services available that the customer could benefit from." The acquisition of Voyagcr.net by CoreComm, announced Monday, came as a surprise to Renee and Chuck Collins, who operate the local Voyager office out of their Hastings computer store. Arris Matrix. "It blind-sided us," Renee Collins said. "We’re hoping it won't have any effect" on local services. "It sounds like it will be good, though." The Collinses have owned their Hastings store since 1986 and began operating an In­ ternet business there in 1995. In July 1998, East-Lansing-based Voyager.net, which operates some 200 outlets in six Midwest states, acquired the Collinses* In­ ternet service, then called Internet Michi­ gan. Since the acquisition, Collins said, "We have been tickled with Voyager’s service." The company has upgraded equipment and VOYAGER cowtfaaaaMri on pat# XS County OKs bonding for repaving project Words of warning on TV (Additional) News Briefs (appear on page S) Doni be tempted to break the law it someone otfe.s vou big money to do something wrong. That's the message a Delton woman s r.;-ughter and her triend conveyed to nationwide viewers of ABC's 20/20 news program Friday night Lynn Pritchard (left) is pictured here watching a tape of the show. Her daughter Krista Barnes, 21, is pictured on the right of the screen. Krista ot California and Jennifer Davis, 23. ot Illinois, who were previously model citizens, "went to hell and backwhen they recently spent three years in subhuman living conditions while imprisoned in Peru for trying to smuggle cocaine out of that country, Pritchard said. The young women succumbed to an offer of $10,000 and a free vacation to Peru in exchange for bringing drugs back to the U.S. They told 20/20 that they hope to prevent others from making the same painful, life-threatening mistake. Pritchard said she is grateful that Krista and Jennifer are home safely and that Krista, who nearly died from hepatitis in prison, is putting her lite back together by working and attending college. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Portions of six Barry County roads are slated for resurfacing this summer with special financing by the County Road past. The state recently was upgraded to a full AA rating, which should mean the Road Commission will get a good interest Commission. The County. Board of Commissioners Tuesday unanimously authorized the Road Commission to borrow up to $950,000 for the projects. The townships that benefit from the improvements also will partici­ pate in cost sharing for the work. Typi­ cally, townships buy the materials, Road Commission Engineer/Manager Bradley Lamberg said Wednesday. A couple of the townships can only af­ ford to improve a mile or two at a time "and this is a way to get it all done at once," Lamberg told the board. "We don't bond for this type of thing every year. We couldn't afford to do that... the roads are demanding it at this time." Bonds will be sold by the Road Com­ mission to help finance the projects. No date for the bond sale has been set, but Lamberg said the Road Commission ex­ pects to have the money by the first part of June. The bonds will be backed by future revenues the Road Commission receives from state taxes so the County Board did not have to pledge the county's full faith and credit or taxing power to guarantee the all six of the following projects are just the portion to be partially financed by the bond notes. Attorney James While told the board that borrowing against the state transportation fund has been viewed as very secure in the rate, he said. (Lamberg said the lengths mentioned for sale). On the drawing board for asphalt and slag sealing that the loan will help finance are: • County Road #607 (known to many as the Middleville-Freeport Road), 8.2 miles between West State Road and 108th Street in Irving Township. Approximately $425,000 of the bond sale will be used for this project. County Road #607, from one mile east of Middleville to Freeport, changes names six times. Lamberg said. The names include Barnum, Johnson, Crane, Solomon, Eckert and Buehler roads. • Barber Road, about 2.6 miles between Coats Grove Road and M-43 in Carlton Township. Approximately $70,000 of the bond sale will be used for this project. • Otis Lake and Keller roads, 1.4 miles between Hope Township’s Guernsey Lake Road and the township line, (about $45,000 from the loan). • Wood School Road. 5.4 miles between West State and Eckert roads in Irving Township, (around $275,000 from the loan). • Gun Lake Road, two miles between Shaw and Irving roads in Rutland Town­ REPAVING conttmaod on pap# 14 �Page 2 The Hastings Banner Thursday. March 16. 2000 Lake O president defeated With the exception of Lake Odessa, incumbents held the upper hand again in area village elections Monday. There were races in all five area villages, Nashville, Woodland, Middleville, Lake Odessa and Freeport. The following is a brief sketch of the results: Nashville The Nashville Village Council essentially will remain the same after the election. There were 64 votes cast. Five residents ran for three open council trustee scats. The three incumbents won, with Dan Kellogg polling 50 votes, Carroll Wolff had 45. and Chris Pash 42. Challengers Mike Beachnau had 32 votes Lake Odessa Randy Klein is the newly elected president of the village. He received 232 and Ed Sheldon had 11. No one ran for the president's post, which is being vacated this year by Dennis Mapes. The council will appoint one of the trustees to fill the president's scat and then there will be an open trustee's scat to be filled. Sometimes the highest vote getter among unsuccessful candidates in the previous election, in this case Beachnau, is appointed to the open trustee's slot. Middleville Lon V. Myers was re-elected president, collecting 109 votes and defeating challengers William Nesbitt, who had 91, and Robert L. KFnge, who had 16. The winners in the five-person race for three seats were Marilyn VandenBerg with 138, Floyd Bray with 130 and Dorothy Corson 129. Finishing out of the money were Charles Pullen with 124 votes and Joseph Booher with 100. A A total of 216 people voted for village president in Middleville Monday. Woodland There were no contests in Woodland. Incumbents who were re-elected without opposition were President Lester Forman and trustees Rich Denker, Jeffrey Steward votes, overwhelming his opponent, incumbent Jerry Engle, who received 88. The three winners for the two-year trustee terms were Melanic Kauffman with 242, incumbent Karen Banks with 229 and Keith Burnside with 224. Two incumbents on the council were turned away in re­ election bids, as Kim Deardorff received 110 votes and K. Duane Deardorff received 75. There was some speculation that the recent severance agreement between the council and Village Manager John French had something to do with the three incumbents being defeated. French last fall was hit with a misdemeanor charge of misuse of public funds. Julane Beglin ran unopposed for clerk, receiving 277 votes, and Suzanne Johnson ran unopposed for treasurer, receiving 289. The village of Lake Odessa had a near record number of votes cast. Of the 1.678 registered voters in the village, 320 came to the Page Building to exercise their franchise, or just over 19 percent. Randy Klein (New Lake O President) and Glcndon Curtis and Clerk Tricia Dulls and Treasurer Christa Richmond. Freeport Former Council Trustee Harold Andrus was elected president with 46 votes to Rich Kunde's 30. Elected to the three open four-year terms on the council were Lisa Andrus with 59 voles, Glen Brovont with 53 and Lyle Blough with 36. Winning two-year spots were James Yarger with 44 votes and Lani Forbes with 42. Former Village President Charles Blough failed in his bid for a twoyear scat, as he collected 36 votes. Fisher wins appointment Elizabeth A. Weaver, chief justkx of the Michigan Supreme Court, has announced that James H. Fisher, chief judge of the Barry County Trial Court, has been ap­ pointed to a Council of Chief Judges se­ lected from across Michigan. Weaver said that “The council is an out­ growth of recommendations made by chief judges from across the state... The court welcomes the council's role in bringing to our attention important management issues and in serving as a reality check on our ad­ ministrative actions. The council will sup­ port the Supreme Court’s mission to pro­ vide Michigan citizens with the fair, impar­ tial, efficient and unbiased delivery of court services." Fisher said, “1 am very pleased to have REPAVING been selected as one of the 16 members of the Chief Judge’s Council. My selection is a tribute to Judge (Gary) Holman and the Judge (Richard) Shaw, as well as the effort of our staff, whose unselfish devotion to public service has made the Barry County Trial Court a model of court reform for the rest of the slate. I look forward to this new assignment with great anticipation. Our Supreme Court is committed to improved service to the public, and m Barry County we have demonstrated the type of success that is possible through collaboration and cooperation." Weaver said that the council will meet periodically and serve as an expert guide to help the court understand what must yet be done and how it can be achieved. Judge James Fisher continued from page 1 ship, (about $95,000 from the bonding). • Enzian Road, 1.4 miles between Gilkey and Pine Lake roads m Prairieville Town­ ship, (about $40,000 from the loan). In addition to thosp six projects, town­ ships will be doing other road improve­ ments this summer. Lamberg said Wednes­ day. In other business, the board: • Voted to borrow up to $3.5 million against 1999 delinquent county property taxes. "That's on the high side to provide plenty of flexibility," Attorney James White told the board. The county will issue tax exempt general obligation limited tax notes to finance the loan. For many years, the county board has created a delinquent tax revolving fund, us­ ing the proceeds of the borrowing to enable school districts, the county and other gov­ ernmental units to receive all the funds they are expecting from taxes rather than waiting for the delinquent property owners to pay up. Last year, the county borrowed, $2,280,000 against 1998 delinquent taxes and some of the notes have been paid off each month as the taxes come in. White said. More than half of that total amount already has been paid off. The usual pay-off is two years, he said. The notes will be sold by the county treasurer through com­ petitive bids at a private sale. • Held a public hearing on the county's request for $375,000 in Community De­ velopment Block Grant funding to continue its home assistance program. The program is for eligible single family, owner-occu­ pied homes that need improvement. So far the county has received and spent about $2 million for the program since it started in 1994. No one from the public spoke during the hearing. • Listened to Attorney Mark Doster, a former county commissioner, ask the board to review the public defender contracts be­ cause he feels that attorneys should be paid more than the current level of compensa­ tion. "We’re paid in a lump sum, split up quarterly,” Doster said during a break in the meeting. “Four years ago they went to con­ tracts instead of the hourly rate. They just set a lump sum and it doesn't matter how many cases you have or how much lime you put in. you only get that lump sum.” he said. For three years, the system worked quite well. Doster said because there were only 10 attorneys on the list. “We each got 1/10 of the pot. There are going to be 12 attor­ neys this year and it's going to be divided into twelfths so we’re getting paid less. We think we are doing as much work as we were because the population of the county keeps growing and the number of reported crimes, especially criminal sexual con­ duct... drug offenses arc increasingly more frequent. Basically, we're afraid that we arc just donating our time. I get paid around $13,000 and since we're not employees, we're independent contractors, we have no benefits. We have to pay double social se­ curity, we have no health insurance" and expenses such as mileage and long distance phone calls, office costs, malpractice insur­ ance must be paid by each attorney. "I think in order to have a quality de­ fense, you need to compensate these peo­ ple," Doster said. • Heard commissioners Clare Tripp and Emmet Herrington report on their trip to Washington D.C. to attend the National Community Action Foundation Legislative Conference. Herrington, who has attended the conference five times, said the Com­ munity Action Agency originally was or­ ganized in the late 1960s "as a means of breaking the poverty legacy of poor and economically deprived citizens." The CAA, funded primarily by federal and state appro­ priations, today includes programs for fos­ ter grandparents, meals, housing repairs and Head Stan. Herrington said Michigan is supposed to receive additional funds for job training. "We met with several congressmen and their representatives during the three days we were there; the purpose being to let them know the things we like and dislike about the legislation in effect and also we pointed out legislation we felt we needed to do our job," Herrington said. Tripp said the Head Start program, under CAA, is very important to educate the un­ derprivileged and transform the cycle of poverty. A goal is to begin an Early Head Start program for 0- to 3-year-olds, she said. Head Start now serves older pre­ schoolers. Another goal is to implement full day. year-round Head Start to give par­ ents an opportunity to work and not have to shift children from Head Start to a day care facility. Raising the level of education of Head Start teachers is another goal, Tripp said. CAA hopes to have 50 percent of the teachers with associate degrees by 2003. Head Start also hopes to get enough funding in the future to own its own buildings. "I think the bottom line is that there's going to be a lot more money coming in for the 0- to 3-year-olds in the Head Start program," Herrington said. • Listened to Board Vice Chairperson Sandy James say that a public hearing will be held at 9:30 a.m. April 14 in the com­ munity room al the Courts and Law Build­ ing. The purpose of the hearing is to learn how money is dispersed from the Area Agency on Aging to the County Commis­ sion on Aging. A previous hearing was poorly attended and this is a second chance for clients and families of clients to have input "on how money is dispersed and where it's needed the most," she said. James also said the county development committee will have a speaker at 9:30 a.m. March 23 in the Courts and Law Building's community room. She said a Tourism Development Strat­ egy meeting will be held at 4 p.m. April 10, possibly at the county campus of Kel­ logg Community College and that town­ ship boards are being invited to attend. "We all know that agriculture and tourism are large incomes for Barry County," she said. The group has a new brochure being printed to help the tourism industry this summer. "I think we’re headed in the right direction," she said. Commissioner Robert Wenger noted that he hoped the efforts would be county-wide and work in conjunction with the newly formed County Economic Alliance Board. "To make some of these things happen, government has to be involved whether we like it or not" • Heard Commissioner Robert Wenger report that he's still working on trying to get the county's logo incorporated onto a county flag. He said he is having a difficult time finding companies that handle that type of work. "Il's not cheap. I have one quote for $124 per flag for a minimum six flags," he said. Personal protection orders increasing by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Two hundred thirty-two people in Barry County sought personal protection orders because of fears of possible domestic vio­ lence and/or stalking last year. "It’s really kind of a frightening thought that there are that r .any people out there who feel that threatened," County Clerk Debbie Smith told the County Board of Commissioners this week. Personal protection orders continue to increase from 209 in 1998, she said. "That’s something wc do not collect a fee on, but we have to maintain the staff in the county clerk’s office." Smith said last year she designated a small meeting room as "a personal protec­ tion order room" for citizens and a staff member to use when filling out the appropriate forms. "That seems to work out very well to have more privacy for those individuals to complete their paperwork and discuss their problems." she said. Previously, "when someone came in to apply for a personal protection order, they had to stand at our counter and discuss all of their problems and their reasons for being there with my staff at the counter no matter who else wm/ there." • County Board Chairman Jim Bailey commented that providing a private room for people seeking personal protection or­ ders is an excellent idea. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 16. 2000 - Page 3 County August primary election results to be posted on Internet I Hastings fireman Clarence Lancaster works to put out the fire that destroyed the Robert Nelson residence Tuesday. Family loses home to fire Tuesday Three members of the Robert Nelson family at 4401 South Broadway lost everything Tuesday when a fire destroyed their home, according to Hastings fire Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans. Desjardin said he lifted the ban on burning permits last Friday. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Hanging around the Barry County Courthouse on election night to wait for voting results will soon be passd to people who have computers hooked up to the In­ ternet. Results of the upcoming August primary election will be available to the public on a computer web site called clectionmagic.com.. County Clerk Debbie Smith told the County Board of Commissioners Tuesday. As precinct results are turned into the clerk's office, they will be logged onto the web site, Smith said. "It is very up to the minute results.” Smith said she has purchased the soft­ ware to put the information on the Internet and gave it a trial run during the February presidential primary "and it worked very, very well. We were quite impressed with this. The software also provides us with a spreadsheet to maintain all of the results as they come in by precinct." she said. There are nearly 37,000 registered voters officials. The cause of the 2:15 p.m. blaze is not known, but the loss lo the uninsured home is estimated at $20,000 for the residence and $15,000 for the contents. The Barry County office of the Red Cross has been called to assist the family. While H uttings firefighters were battling that fire, their department again was dispatched to an out of control field fire at 2655 West Quimby Road Firefighters said 49.8 acres burned despite the best efforts of the Hastings, Freeport, Delton and Nashville fire in the county, Smith said during her annual report to the board. "In 1999, wc fully implemented the qual­ ified voter file... That's a county-wide voter system. It includes all of the townships. The city of Hastings is also on this quali­ fied voter file. They (Hastings officials) maintain all of their own records because they were large enough that the state “h is very up to the minute results.” - Clerk Debbie Smith provided them with their own hardware and software, but we have access to that information," she said. "With this system wc can update voter history, which has certainly been beneficial if an individual, possibly a candidate, wants to know who particularly voted in a partic­ ular election. We can provide a list of that information, rather than that individual having to go to each township. It saves ev­ eryone a lot of time and provides for much more accurate records," she said. An important part of the county clerk's office is handling fringe benefits and an an­ nual payroll of more than $7 million for 260 employees. Smith said. "Wc deal with five labor unions' con­ tracts and several personnel policies trying to determine which fringe benefits are ap­ plicable to each employee in each different department so that's quite an undertaking in itself," she said. ■ Smith and others are studying a possible update of the clerk's office software. The current software, purchased in 1994, has "pretty well outlived its usefulness.” she said. Smith thanked the board for the new phone system, which site said is helpful because it gives the public menu options to answer their questions about obtaining birth certificates, passports and personal protection orders. After hearing praise about the clerk's of­ fice from Commissioner Sandy James, Smith said her staff of seven "work very hard and arc very supportive." Smith also (hanked the board, county administrator and courts and commended the good working relationship between all. departments. Also assisting was Department of Natural Resources Fire Officer Dave Desjardin, along with the department's Hummer and bulldozer and a bulldozer responding from Allegan County. "It looks like this one was started when a lady dumped some hot ashes from a wood stove into a trash barrel and the wind caught it blew it into the field," Desjardin A ticket was issued and the woman will be billed for the cost to fight the fire, said Nearly 50 acres were scorched on Quimby and Tanner Lake roads Tuesday afternoon when a woman dumped hot ashes from a woodturner Into her trash barrel. The wind apparently blew the ashes into the field. Conviction overturned in death of former Nashville toddler J-Ad Graphics News Service A former Hastings man convicted in Battle Creek and sentenced to life in prison 2 1/2 years ago for the death of a former Nashville toddler had his murder conviction overturned by an appeals court decision earlier this month. Three members of the appellate court ruled that evidence admitted al the October 1997 trial of Robert E. Hine was improper and probably prejudiced the jury, according to reports. Hine, 26, was found guilty during the jury trial of first-degree murder and firstdegree child abuse after being accused of killing 2 1/2-year-old Caitlan McLaughlin on Nov. 7. 1996, daughter of Megan McLaughlin, Hine's former Quality Printing ...depends on experience and equipment. Let us... QUOTE YOUR WORK! Call the printers at.. J-Ad Graphics 616-945-9554 Hastings. Michigan girlfriend. Caitlin, who had lived on Thomapple Lake Road in Barry County until just weeks prior to her death, died of what officials described as "suspicious cir­ cumstances." In its ruling reversing the verdict, the appellate court ruled that Calhoun County Prosecutor Dana Porter presented evidence from McLaughlin and two of Hine's former girlfriends of abuse to them. Testimony from the two women was (hat Hine had ’head-butted" them, poked them and pulled their mouths, similar to injuries Porter argued were suffered by the child. Calhoun County Circuit Judge Stephen Miller reportedly agreed with Porter, despite objections from defense attorney Mitchell Nelson, that the testimony from the women was admissible because the alleged assaults against the women were peculiar and could be related to the injuries of the child. The appeals court ruled the testimonies do not support the allegation that Hine abused the child and made note of evidence that Hine had never been known to abuse the child or other children he cared for. Defense attorneys argued against, and judges often agreed to exclude, evidence of other acts. "...we try cases, rather than persons, and thus, a jury may look only at the evidence of the events in question, not defendant's prior acts, in reaching its verdict." the appellate court noted. The court concluded that the testimony of the woman "almost certainly, unfairly affected the outcome of this case by making propensity an issue, thereby allowing the jury to justify a guilty verdict on the basis that Hine had committed abuse against the women in the past and this must have harmed the child. According to reports, the youngster had been rushed to Battle Creek Health Sys­ tems by emergency personnel after a call from the Hine and McLaughlin residence. McLaughlin had said that Hine, who had been baby-sitting, called her at work and asked her to come home, saying that the baby wasn't feeling well and was vomiting. Preliminary results indicated that the child had died from a blow to the head, but follow-up investigation including an autopsy indicated that Caitlin had other injuries, including a tear in her liver, fluid in the abdominal area and several bruises on her torso and buttocks. Some were older injuries than others. A report in the Maple Valley News Tuesday that Hine "will likely be released" could not be confirmed when the Calhoun County Prosecutor's office did not return a phone call on the issue Wednesday. CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 327 AN ORDINANCE ENACTING DIV ISION 4, OF ARTICLE VII, OF CHAPTER 90, OF THT HASTINGS CODE, AS AMENDED, REGARDING PATRICK PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS THAT Division 4, of Article VII. of Chapter 90 of the Hastings Code, as amended, be enacted to provide for the Patrick Planned Unit Development District (1530 South Hanover Street). A complete copy of Ordinance 327 is available for inspection at the City Clerk’s Office. City Hall. Hastings. Michigan. This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force form the date of its publi­ cation in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter for the City of Hastings. Moved by Tubbs, second by Wood that Ordinance No. 327 be adopted Yeas Nine Nays: None Absent: None I. Evenl Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 13th day of March 2000. Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk Hat takes over Northeastern Northeastern second-grader Nicole Gardner wore a hat almost as tall as she is recently when the school celebrated the birthday of children's author Dr. Seuss, whose Cat in the Hat book inspires many schoolchildren every year to don headgear similar to that worn by the audacious cat in the book. The hats usually appear during March, which is Reading Month. , CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING 2002-2003 PROJECT SELECTION REQUEST TEA 21 SMALL URBAN AREA PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE PROPOSED RECONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF EAST STATE STREET Notice la hereby given that th* Hastings City CowxJ wfl hold a public hearing in the City Hrf Counci Stats Street from Cemer Road to the east City Limits under the TEA 21 Sma* Ufban Afee Federal Aid program. The estimated construction cost for this project is $448,000 with a local estimated cost of Written comments may be fited with the City Cterk prior to the hearing. The City wil provid* necewary raasonabte ted* and wnricea upon **v*n days nobc* to the Cteric ot th* City ot Heating*. 201 East State Street. Hasbngs. Mctagan 49058, or cal (616) 945-2468. or TDD ca* relay **rvic* 1 -800-649-3777 Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �p»9» 4 - The Haahngi Benner - Thursdey. March 14. 2000 LETTERS from our readers... Volunteers make Red Cross safety day a success To the editor: The citizens of Barry County had a rare opportunity Saturday. March 4, to obtain free training from the American Red Cross The Red Cross workforce is 98% volun­ teer and our volunteer instructors used Red Cross materials to present information free of charge to the public. Classes were of­ fered in disaster preparedness for adults and children, water safety for children, and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Other classes for children included “Safe on My Own" and “First Aid for Children Today”. "Pet First Aid" taught adults to care for cats and dogs until a vet can be consulted. Through the services of our volunteers locally, the Red Cro»s is able to save nearly a million dollars each year in service to the community. These instructors were part of that effort. For more than 80 years, the Red Cross has been the leader in health and safety ed­ ucation, teaching thousands of local com­ munity members the skills necessary to re­ spond when an emergency strikes at home, at work or beyond. And the Red Cross is on the cutting edge of new training and tech­ Let’s back peace, not war, candidates To the editor: It'i income tax time again. My tax re­ turns are taken care of and mailed I sigh with relief. I am deeply grateful to my C.P.A., a reli­ able. conscientious, honest, friendly profes­ sional. Years ago, before my husband's health failed due to a severe stroke, he filled out the tax returns. He’d go into a room or base­ ment of our house to be alone. Suddenly, he could be heard expressing loud expletives aa he wrote down the answers to the tax re­ turn questions I'd wonder, why the uproar? That is until it came my turn to fill out the tax returns. I at once went to a ORA. We live in what is called a land of free­ dom. yet demand is the rale tn having us pay income taxes - or go to prison. You call that freedom? It upsets me to pay lax dollars to the gov­ ernment. We have no choice on how the money is spent. Much of it goes to waste. The politicians abuse taxpayers' dollars Right here in Michigan U.S. Senator Spencer Abraham and another senator and fnend allegedly spent taxpayers' money on tnpt out of the country. Abraham took IS tripa. his friend 19. Now Abraham is seek­ ing re-election and is said to have spent mil­ lion of taxpayers' dollars on special inter­ ests. The Pentagon spends huge amounts of our taxpayer money on ridiculously high priced miscellaneous hardware and articles an average person could buy al a reasonable price. ...... Thee there is the unbelievable amount of taxpayer dolian wasted on unneeded wars Former F resident George Bush declared war on Iraq, President Bill Clinton declared war on Kosovo Instead of wan of any kind, leaden should be locked in a room, no matter bow long a stay, until a peaceful solution or agreement is reached. Absolutely wrong was Bush waging war on Iraq, Clinton on Kosovo without first getting consent, consulting Congress. Our nation of great military power, strength, fighting a small country of un­ equal military power. Our role was that of a bully Propaganda by the defense depan- merit even now against the leaders, coun­ tries of Iraq and Kosovo, is done to create hate, by us toward countries we attacked. We, this country, are supposedly innocent of any wrongs How the war mongers in this country can live without guilt of crimes of war they committed is a mystery. While war was waged they without fear of bombs ate, slept and lived normal lives. A woman interviewed on TV remarked that as long as the bombs took place in dis­ tant countries it was all right with her. Russia is now at war with those seeking independence from Russia. This country condemns Russia’s killing and torturing of innocent people. But does our country wage war on Russia? No, Russia is a B-l-G coun­ try! Russia has nuclear arm*! We don't want their nuclear arms aimed at us! We prefer warring on small defenseless coun­ tries like Iraq and Kosovo. 1 dearly love this country. The majority of people are good. The problem is the minor­ ity, ready to cause much harm if we don’t speak up, if we don’t “get out” and vote for the candidates who believe in peace, not war. Justine McLean, Hastings nology. with courses in Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use, HFV/AIDS pre­ vention, water safety, lifeguarding, CPR and first aid and babysitting. Part of the education promoted by the Red Cross deals with keeping our children and adults safe, promoting strong, healthy families. Family Safety Day was able to provide, through the services of the Barry County Sheriffs Department, fingerprint­ ing for children, and information from the D.A.R.E. officer on drug awareness. The Hastings Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) were on hand to take blood pressures and the Community Service classes sold first aid kits, and took all or the registrations. The publicity received by the Red Cross for the community day came from a variety of sources. J-Ad Graphics provided cover­ age and WBCH donated radio spots. The schools in the county helped to provide the information to their students on the Family Safety Day. Through the cooperation of everyone in the community, the first annual Red Cross Family Safety Day was a success. The American Red Cross of West Central Michigan is a non-profit organization, whose programs and services depend on the generosity of the people living here in West Michigan. Because no financial support is received from the National Red Cross, local donations, including those made to and through the United Way, are critical to its success. You can help the Red Crou with a finan­ cial gift to any of the important programs it delivers. All gifts made to the Red Cross in Barry County remain in the county unless otherwise specified. For more information on how you can support the Red Cross, either financially or through volunteer service, call 945-3122 or 1-800482-2411. Gayle Marsh Barry County Red Cross Director US. Senate Spancar Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 205W, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Lavin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-8221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeia, regional representative Drivers need better warnings To the editor: This letter is in regard to the article in the Banner about the accident that involved the police officer. The part that disturbed me was how they dwelled on looking in the rearview mirrors, it sounded to me like they were just trying to let the police officer off the hook. I’m a pretty cautious driver and I’ve never had a ticket. I look in my mirrors all the time, but there have been a few times when the officers come up on me so quickly I’ve barely had time to get over. And if there is a dip in the road, and there is in that par­ ticular area, and you can’t sec over it, there isn’t much you can do about it. I realize that you are to get over when they approach you. but if ' ou are unable to see them does that give them the right to run you over? 1 think they should be as cau­ tious as we are. I was sitting in my kitchen when the offi­ cer flew by. I never heard the siren. Just the sound of his car screaming by. I just think they also should look out for us. I’m sure that if the young man who was hurt had been able to sec him, he wouldn’t have deliberately turned into him. Linda Eberly, Nashville No excuse for driving 100 mph To the editor: 1 wish to respond to the Banner article re­ garding the state police cruiser hitting an auto on M-79 highway Feb. 27. The driver of the auto was airlifted to Grand Rapids with serious injuries. The ar­ ticle implied that the driver of the auto was at fault in the accident. In your article, Trooper Sharrar stated that "You are supposed to look in your rearview mirror every time you make a left hand turn." Another officer stated, “An emergency vehicle with lights and sirensuperccdes all traffic rules." An automobile going 100 mph is travel­ ing at a rate of 147 feet each second. That means every two seconds the car is going almost 100 yards. In a rolling or hilly area there is no chance to evade a pedestrian, stalled car, animal in the road or a vehicle turning left in front of you. It is also diffi­ cult to look in your mirrors every two sec­ onds while making a turn. 1 question the wisdom or need to travel rural roads at 100 mph, except for possibly the ambulance rushing to save the man’s life. Many communities and police depart­ ments have banned the use of high-speed pursuit because statistics show that more often innocent bystanders are injured by the person fleeing or the officers giving chase. I don't feel it is right to handicap the of­ ficers from using reasonable means to do their job. I do know that if I was going 100 mph and driving on the wrong side of the road over a hill 1 wouldn’t be defended by many people. I am just glad no one got killed. Stacey Garrison, Nashville Dead coyote photo sickening To the editor: I am writing to express my outrage re­ garding the photo you printed in the March 9 Banner, the one accompanying the article about the man who was bitten by the coyote and then killed it. 1 find the photo sickening and offensive. What would possess you to print such a pic­ ture? Wasn’t the article enough? Here we have a man posing with a big smile on his face, holding onto a dead ani­ mal. Doesn’t this seem odd to you? Obviously he wasn't hurt too bad if he can smile like that, which makes me ques­ tion the truthfulness of his story. This, sadly, isn't the first such picture you’ve printed - every fall readers of the Reminder are subjected to grisly pho­ tographs of dead deer - posed with the peo­ ple who hunted them down. Sport? Not un­ til the deer are also armed. And yes, in answer to the question you’re asking yourself, 1 am a vegetarian. Meg Davies-Jones Correction On the front page of the Feb. 24 issue of the Banner, the name of Adam Sheldon was misspelled. Sheldon was pictured with two others in a photo about the musical "Marne* ■ U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St , Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton. Woodland, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 40503, phone (616) 451 -8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. UJrite Us R letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Ml 49056 Jsbioq Frbbie, Hastings: 1 don’t think they are overreacting. I think they should (expel offenders) because if they don’t and it is a real threat, then everyone will be in the building." Hastings: Hastings: "I think (hey them bull don) �Th* Hating, Bannar - Thuraday. March 18 2000 - Pag* 5 Hastings Mfg. reports slight sales decline The Hastings Manufacturing Company this week announced that ns sales for 1999 decreased slightly from the previous year The Hastings-based manufacturer of pis­ ton rings and other automotive products re­ ported sales of $36.6 million for last year, compared with $38.8 million in 1998. Company officials attributed the decrease to a decline in export volume in several of the overseas markets where its products are sold, as well as effects of realigning a dis­ tribution channel in a key foreign market. The company also reported slightly lower sales in the domestic aftermarket, private brand and original equipment prod­ ucts. Hastings reported a net income $326,770, or 42 cents a share in 1999, ver­ sus net income of $1.73 million, or $2.24 per share, in 1998. The company said a de­ cline in sales, as well as higher production costs, including non-recurring expenses as­ sociated with a shift to lean manufacturing and to several start-up processes, con­ tributed to the decline in net profitability. "Hastings Manufacturing continues to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities by embracing the tenets of lean manufac­ turing," said Andrew Johnson, co-chief ex­ ecutive officer."Although wc have incurred additional expenses as we transition to cell­ based production, we believe these efforts will help improve our productivity, quality and delivery. "Wc feel this investment to streamline our production processes will allow us to compete more effectively in the global marketplace.” he added. "We have begun to see increased demand for our products in both domestic and international markets, and believe the improvements we have in­ stituted will allow us to increase our oper­ ating efficiencies and provide a better return for our shareholders." The company's gross margin was 27.8 percent for 1999, compared to 32.7 percent for the same period in 1998. Hastings Manufacturing attributed the decline in gross margin to the previously mentioned changes m the company's manufacturing processes, which resulted in lower produc­ tivity during the transition phase. Hastings also incurred additional labor and overhead expenses through the third quarter of the year in order to improve production to keep pace with customers' demands. Gross profit margin improved during the fourth quarter, reflecting the company's ini­ tial success in aggressively dealing with its production issues. “Our improved margins demonstrate that the changes we are making in our manufac­ turing processes are the right ones." John­ son explained. "We are focused on driving out of our operations while improving the quality of our products." Hastings said its focus on cost manage­ ment helped it reduce selling, general and administrative expenses by 4.2 percent in 1999. General and administrative expenses decreased by 7 percent during the year. The reduction in such expenses was offset par­ tially by increased investments in selling in order to better respond to customers' needs. The improvements helped offset lower sales volume, as Hastings reported operating income of $1.2 million in 1999, compared to $3.3 million the previous year. Hastings also announced that it has re­ purchased 30,000 shares of its common stock under a buyback program authorized by its board of directors last month. The board approved the repurchase of up to 100,000 shares, or about 13 percent, of its common stock. Hastings Manufacturing officials said their new venture, Casite intraco LLC. ex­ pects to launch a new line of products dur­ ing the first and second quarters of this year. The company expects the new entity will have a modest, positive impact on its financial results for the year 2000. Hastings Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer and marketer of piston rings and specialty tools under the Hastings brand and additives for engines, transmis­ sions, cooling systems and fuel systems under the Casite brand. Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Society will meet al 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, March 16) at the Chinch of God. 7th Day, 2504 Culver Road. Johnstown Township. The program will be a slide show by Roy Kent, "Ma nones of Hickory Corners with the Neighbc-s Who Lived There." All meetings of the society are open to the public. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 Candidates' workshops planned for next month Financial FOCUS FwnUhed By ...MARK D. CHRiSTENSCN of Cdurard Jones and Co. Which way do you want share prices to move? If you own mutual funds, you may be paying close attention to which way the share price moves. And you're probably inclined to cheer when the price goes up. Actually, although it may be somewhat counterintuitive, you should hope the share price goes down sometimes — that is, if you plan on buying more shares. “Why should I want the share price to drop?” you might ack yourself. “Won’t I be losing money?" It’s not that straightforward. To under­ stand why you should hope for falling share prices, you need to consider your behavior as a consumer. Did you hesitate to buy a personal computer because you knew the price would fall? If so, you were smart — personal computer prices have fallen markedly. How about a new car? Did you wait until the new model year came out so you could buy last year's model at a dis­ count? If so, congratulations — that was another smart move. As a rational consumer, you're always hoping for the price to go down before you buy. Why wouldn't you? You work hard for your money, and you want it to go as far as possible. But many people don't realize that their purchasing behavior also should extend to their investments. If you're investing in stock mutual funds for the long term — and you should, because they're not suited for the short term — then your situation is clear: Every time the share price rises, it costs you more to invest. When it falls, it costs you less. You can start putting this concept to work immediately. The next time you get your mutual fund statement, for example, look for the column that gives the “share bal­ ance." Unless you’ve sold shares, this fig­ ure will always be increasing. And that's exactly what you want — more shares, notji higher share price. In fact, if you follow an investment strat­ egy called dollar cost averaging, you may be able to achieve a lower average share price over time. Here’s how it works: You invest the same amount of money into your mutual fund al the same time interval, such as once a month. When the price of your fund is down, you will automatically buy more shares; when the price is up, you'll buy less. « Is there ever a lime when you should want the share price to go up? Certainly — just before you sell your shares. But if you’re following a solid, long-term invest­ ment strategy, you’re spending far more time buying mutual fund shares than you are selling them. If your fund’s investment objectives and management style still fit your individual needs and goals, and if you feel confident in the fund’s future, then you may want to hold on to it for many years. If you view mutual funds as a method of investing for the long term, then share prices really have little Io do with your plans. The time Io invest is when you have investment funds available. However, you should always welcome those price dips — and use them as an opportunity to buy funds “on sale." — STOCKS — The following prices are frorr the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. SBC Comms 42-1/8 Anheuser Busch 54-15/16 CMS Energy 17-1/2 Daimle (Chrysler 62-9(16 Dow Chemical 97-1/4 Ford 41 Family Dollar 15-15/16 First Financial Bancorp 17-15(16 General Motors 76-1/16 Hastings Mfg. 7 IBM 108-5/8 JCPenney 13-7/8 72-3/4 Johnson & Johnson Kellogg's Company 23-5/8 8-7/8 Kmart Coca Cola 51-11/16 McDonald's 30-1/2 Sears 28-1/8 Simpson Industries 9-1/2 Semco Energy 4<1» 4-1/32 Spartan Motors AT6T 63 TCF Financial 18-3/4 Pharmacia 8 Upjohn 53 Wal-Mart 47-3/4 Exxon-Motxl 77-1/4 Gold $289 00 Sitvof $5.09 Dow Jones Average 961124 Volume on NYSE 1B .1/4 -1-5/8 +1/4 +2-9/16 ♦1-1/4 ♦1/8 -3/8 ♦1/8 ♦1/2 -5/16 +5-5/8 ■3/8 +4-1/2 ♦15/16 +5/16 +3/4 +5/8 ♦1-9/16 ■3/8 -1/2 +1/32 ♦1/2 -5/16 ♦10-1/16 +3/16 -2-3/4 $3 50 +6.01 -1521 -3B Communtcation from CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH Should government set workers’ wages? The House of Representatives passed a $1.00 per hour increase in the minimum wage on March 9 to be phased in over the next two years. A senes of regulatory and tax changes were included m the same package as a sweetener for the increased wages that will have to be paid by many small businesses. I voted against the mimi.ium wage because a higher mandated wage kills jobs for some on the lowest rungs of the economic ladder During good economic times, like wc have now. the disadvantages of an increase in the minimum wage are less obvious Everyone, however, understands that a $4C 'O pa hour minimum wage would push many people out of work. Because most Americans don't make minimum wage and don’t know many people who do. they can't see the destructive effects of a higher minimum wage on low-skill work­ ers. A study of the 1996-97 minimum wage hike based on U.S. Department of Labor data showed that it resulted in 215,000 fewer teenage jobs despite a booming econ­ omy These findings imply that as many as 645,000 entry -level jobs w ere destroyed by a 50-cent minimum wage increase. Espe­ cially vulnerable were African Americans aged 16-19 - who are just starting to get work experience - whose unemployment rate stands at 31% even today. This minimum wage increase, if enacted, will force some employers to make tough staffing choices and let employees go. Con­ sider the impact of the 1996-97 minimum wage hike on an employer with the equiva­ lent of 10 full-time minimum wage em­ ployees. That 90-cent hike increased labor costs by more than $20,000 a year (without considering the practical 'Ripple Effect' on other wages) If an employer could make $20,000 more each year by raising pnees. she would have raised them already. In­ stead, the options are often a reduction in service, automation or elimination of the service entirely. Finally, some minimum wage increase proponents say that the hike will help the poor. The statistics, however, don't bear this out. The average family income for em­ ployees who would 'benefit' from the pro­ posed minimum wage hike is $37,782. Why? Nearly seven out of ten of these em­ ployees live with their parents or relatives “When wc raise that wage, we cut the bottom rungs off the ladder of opportunity.” or have a working spouse. Just 6% of mini­ mum wage employees are solely responsi­ ble for a dependent and just 2.8% are above the age of 30. We need to understand that the minimum wage is an entry-level 'training* wage. Those who take a minimum wage job arc. on average, paid 30% more after one year on the job. When we raise that wage we cut the bottom rungs off the ladder of opportu­ nity. Aspiring workers lose important op­ portunities to prove themselves because employers can’t afford to hire them. In ef­ fect, government is passing a law that makes it illegal for anyone to do any work for someone unless they are paid the gov­ ernment minimum. The legislation still has to go before the Senate. If it passes, the President has vowed to veto it because of the tax cuts. Though the tax cuts would be beneficial, a veto might be the best outcome for America's workers by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Barry County Commissioner Emmett Herrington stole some of the thunder at Monday's Legislative Coffee session with his appeal to the audience to learn what it means to run for public office. Herrington described a series of workshops, sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, which will help prepare candidates for the rigors of campaigning and what to expect if elected. Candidates for county, township, city, village and school board elective offices are invited to attend the workshops on April 13, 20, 27 and May 4 at the Hastings Mutual Insurance Company cafeteria at 404 E. Woodlawn in Hastings. Workshops will include panel discussions with current candidates and a special panel that will include spouses of officials currently serving. For more information about these free workshops, call 945-2454. State Senator Joanne Emmons was represented last Monday morning at the coffee by Tom Chadwick, who reported work on three bills currently in the senate. Discussion on a bill to save babies who may be abandoned by their mothers soon after birth is difficult and being researched. Terry Geiger reported that the budget process is moving ahead. Work is continuing on health plans, safety in schools how to spend the surplus. Geiger stressed that work on school safety bills is important and that he hoped that it could be done without political influence. He is trying to reach compromises with various factions. Rick Truer and Greg Moore representing Congressmen Vem Ehlers reported that help with taxes is available by calling their offices. Both have scheduled "tax days" where representatives from the IRS are available to answer taxpayer questions Both are looking for high school artists to participate in the congressional art contest. Information about this also is available by calling their offices. Moore also talked briefly about the difficulty of determining what is the best way to handle gun control. Congressman Smith does not yet know how he will vote on normalizing trade relations with China. He is looking into the impact on agriculture and would prefer to sec the yearly review process continue. Markets need to be opened up, but no one knows yet the best way to do this, according to Moore. Questions about funding local projects were directed to Geiger. He fielded questions about agriculture enterprise zones, competing interests for available funds, school infrastructure needs, reduction of "pop up" taxes for fanners and equity in school funding. Hastings will seek grant for E. State reconstruction by David T. Young Editor Hastings will apply for a Michigan De­ partment of Transportation grant to fund a reconstruction project on East Slate Street during the years 2002 and 2003. The Hastings City Council Monday night agreed to spend $202,000 on a local match to reconstruct East State Street from Center Road to the east city limits. The es­ timated project cost is $446,000 under the state's TEA-21 program for small urban ar­ eas (populations between 5,000 and 15.000). The city's match was increased to give it a belter chance of approval, accord­ ing to City Manager Jeff Mansfield. The city has had good luck with stats grants, winning three last year for prtjjsctf that will begin Ibis summer. ,k Mansfield told the council that helping to keep overall costs down was keeping the width of the street at 28 feel. Widening is not necessary, he said, because the road is not in a residential area, so there is no need for parking. The city manager said there should be no problem with increasing the local march to "an amount that we’ve traditionally been able to meet* The Department of Public Services also examined the possibility of submitting a TEA-21 grant application for curb and gut­ ter work and resurfacing on East State Road from Hanover Street to Wilson Street. Though that proposed project lost to the East Stale Street plans, it likely will ba the city's application for the year 2004. Cost of the East Stale Road project is $626,000. with a $375,000 local match. In other business Monday evening, the council:: • Adopted a resolution to allow the Friends of the Hastings Public Library to have a quill raffle as a fund-raiser. Also ap­ proved was a request from the capital cam­ paign for a new library to sell imprinted bricks for the new facility. Louise Hurless, treasurer of the Friends of the Library, said individuals and busi­ nesses and organizations will be able to buy either a small $100 brick with their name imprinted or a large $1,000 brick, besides raising money, it also will help decorate the front of the new library. 'I think it's a gnat idea,* said Council­ man Donald Spencer. The current library, located across the street from the Barry County courthouse, can no longer handle the needs and wants of citiaans and particularly a growing clientele of children. The capital campaign is an ef­ fort by friends and advocates to have a new facility built at a she along the Thomapplc River n the east side of downtown Hast­ ings. * Approved requests from Thornapple Va ley and Hastings soccer clubs to use the Fish Hatchery Park soccer field this spring. ■ Gave its blessing, though it wasn't necessary, for a "Kmart Kids Race Against Drugs* event, though the primary site will be in Kentwood. Glen Cudahee, a representative from Kmart, rafdthe race usually is held at Kmart corporate headquarters in Troy, but it was decided to have it this year in West Michigan. Though Kentwood was the first choice, Hastings being the alternate “shows that community support is nuking our lo­ cal store more prestigious." Cudahee told the council No council approval was necessary be­ cause the event, if it is held in Hastings, will be on private property. * Adopted, on a unanimous vote, an or­ dinance to permit construction by Roger Patrick of a car wash and two mini-storage warehouses al 1530 South Hanover St * Agreed to renew the industrial incubator lease agreement with Hastings Plastics and Finishing through Dec. 31.2000. * Listened to an update from City Clerk­ Treasurer-Finance Director Ev Manshum on the city's software for its office com­ puter system. Manshum said he is pleased with the new system and noted that it took 45 days to get it up and running, while the previous system took as much as 15 months. • Adopted a resolution to support a protest against a bill that would increase state powers over what now is local control in 21 areas, including public health and liquor control and some ordinances. • Had a closed session on strategy for pending litigation and on the possibility of purchasing property. WMU vocal jazz ensemble to perform Gold Company, a nationally acclaimed vocal jazz ensemble from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, will be performing a concert for the Hastings High School student body March 28 at 10 a.m. Christy LaJoye, a 1996 Hastings gradu­ ate, is a member of this organization, which will be touring Europe in April and May. The Gold Company, directed by Dr. Stephen Zegree, has 16 singers and an in­ strumental ensemble. Members are selected by audition from WMU's enrollment of 27,000 students. The group performs in every style, from vocal jazz and show tunes to the hits of to­ day. Their performances combine musi­ cianship. vocal technique and artistic sensi­ tivity. Each singer must have the ability to "swing" and master the complex harmonies and rhythms of vocal jazz arrangements. Choreography and specialty acts are a part of Gold Company * energetic presentation. The group maintains an active perfor­ mance schedule throughout the United States. Canada, and Europe, including per­ formances at Disneyland, at the 1993 World Symposium on choral music, and in concert with Rosemary Clooney. Rita Moreno. Jon Hendricks, and other well- known singers. The group has been se­ lected seven times as "Outstanding Vocal Jazz Ensemble" by the International Association of Jazz Educators. It has pro­ duced seven record albums and numerous demo tapes and videos. ...in need of quality printing? Let us...QUOTE YOUR WORK! J-Ad Graphics North Broadway - Hastings CaH 616-945-9554 �Page 6 The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 16, 2000 Mickey (Terry) Shafer, Star (Joe) Beach, Douglas J. Boze HASTINGS - Mr. Douglas F. Boze, age 75, of Hastings, passed away Thursday. March 9, 2000 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. He was born on November 18, 1924 in Hartford, the son of Jessie and Maxine (Wells) Boze. Mr. Boze served in the United States Army from 1943-1944. He married Ethel M. Lewis on December 9. 1950 Mr. Boze was a self-employed Master Plumber in the Hastings area for 30 years, retiring in 1987. He loved woodworking, gardening, family and especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and two sisters. Mr. Boze is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ethel (Pinky) Boze of Hastings; daughters, Lynn (William) Rupright, one adopted son, Kenneth (Sharon) Langford, all of Hastings; four granddaughters, Becky Rupright. Tina (Chad) Smith. Angie Warner, Brianne L. Beach; one grandson, Joe C. Beach Jr., Bryan and Angie Dipp, soon to be grandchildren; three great granddaughters. Nikki, Ashton, and Courtney all of Hastings; sisters, Arvetta Kibler of Kalamazoo. Wanda Yerge of Battle Creek, Sandy Addison of Deltor.; brother. Max Boze of Lake City; special friends. Ruth. Mike, Jan, and Jennifer Phillips of Hastings. Funeral Services for Mr. Boze were held on Saturday, March 11, 2000 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Peverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated Burial was at Striker Cemetery with full military honors. Memorials can be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. 2601 Lxn Road. Dcmlinf. Ml 49050 Pa*tor. Stnr Olmwead (616) 758-3021 eburck phone Sundr. Service: 9 30 am. Sunday School 1100 am, Sunda) Evening Scniw 6 00 pm. Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday mght» 6 30 pm ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jcffenon Father Charlo Fischer, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4)0 p^s. Sunday Maaaes 130 am and 1140 aun. Coafeaaxm Sawh) 3:30-4:15 pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowhng Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9:45 am Traditional. 10:15 am. Sun­ day School. 11:15 am Contempurary Service Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon. Satur­ day mghu - Praise Services 7 JO p.m. For more information call the church office. IT. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p.m. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mtc* Jana A. Campbell. Paator Sunday School 9 30 am . ciaaaes for all age* Morning Worship 10:45 a m Nuncry provided. Sun­ THORNAPFLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A. Ar­ nett, Pastor Church office phone day Evening Service, 6 00 p.m. Wednesday activities 700 pjn. are Ramhows or J.J. Bible Quu 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a*. *55 am and 11:20 am. Tuesday prayer and share time (ages 2 through •* or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quu (ages 8-12), Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age lumts 9:30 am. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6.30 p.m. Ybuih group meets Wadneafoy 6 JO pun afoaa Nurs­ ery available for ail services Bnng the whole family WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 Worship Ser­ vices Sunday."W OO am . Sunday School. 10 an lor all ages HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH *30 am Sunday School; 4*451 GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hunnp Grace trethre* Otorcfo, 600 Powell Rd.. 1 mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday Services 9:45 a m Bible Classes - for all ages. 1*40 am. - Morning Worship. 6.00 p.m. Evening Bible Study Thursday 7:30p m Prayer and Bible Study Shanng Your Faith “You Are Wel­ coming" Church Phone. 948­ 2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Cfarcft of the MbrWBWr 4ag«cw GnnmmsMn ~ 315 W Center St. (comer of S Broad­ way and W Censer) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charies P McCabe ill. Rector F. William Vbetberg. Minister of Mu­ sk SPECIAL L£NTE> FKOGkAMS. Lenten Soup Dinners. Wednesdays dunng Lent. 6-7 p.m March 15. 22. 29 and April 5, 12. Sundr, school tt 10 a m Sunday Worship Services - 8 am. and 10 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Paaaor Ken Nought (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 am . Worship 11 > m. PO Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49158 < HI RCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman, Pastor Sunday Services: 945 am Sunday School Hour. 1140 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6 00 p.m. evening Service. Wednesday 740 p m Services for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sunday Morning Worship 11 a*. Sunday Evening Service 6 p m.; Thunday BrNe Study 7 p m If mterested m a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Crack Rd. 8 nu South. Pas­ ser Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 a bl. Worship 11.40 am . Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 740 p m p m touth FeDmrslup (Or. 6-12), HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev Donald Brail. Assc:iM Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - *45 am Sunday School. 1045 am Mornmg Worship. 5 30 p.m. Kid’s quizzing, 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6 30 p m. Kid* Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade; Teem Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday, 9.00 am . Senior Aduh Bible Study and young aduh Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev Mk'tael Anton. Pastor Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. March 19 - 840 A 1*45 am Worship, 9 30 am. Sunday School (all ages). AAL meeting after 2nd service. 1:00-4:00 p.m. Flying Doves A Godi Children - Full Blasi Thurs­ day. March 16 - 9 30 a m Pasty/Flour making. 7:00 p.m. Bapt Prep.. Cho-r (Calata) Frifop. March 17 - 7 00 ^m Pasty meat cutting Saturday. March IS - 840 am-740 p.m Pasty Sale: 9 30am Catoch I; 840pm NA Monday. March 20-740 p m As­ sisting Minister Train. Tuesday. March 21 -740 p m Cong Coun­ cil; 7;3O„ttJL Over. Anon. Wadatifofl ftarcli 22 - TO 00 am. Woidwwubm; 6:00 p.m Supper; 740 p.m Worship Warriors at 6 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCaaa Rd.. Haatmgs, Ml 49051 St. Matthias Church, acoa- tinumg Anglican me Morning prayer Sundays 11:00 am. 1928 Book of Common Prayer Ques­ tions call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Bbodtonra. Haen^s Paa tor Dan Currie, Senior Purer. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr - Aduh Mtniamea *30 am. Sunday School far all ages, 1*45 am. Mornmg Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service. 740 p.m. Sr. High Youth 'Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Cail Church Office. 948-8004 for mfcrranhon on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting al Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roacoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, childrens ministry, youth group, aduh small group ministry, leadership tram- WOOOGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 JO am.; Church Service 1*30 am; Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe, Pastor Lisa Stevens, Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 1*30 am *30 am - Sunday School - every Sunday, classes are available for everyone Classes for children and youth are based on grade Level Three rlmars. Good­ will. Genesis and in His Steps - are taught for adults 10 30 am - Cof­ fee Fellowship Radio Broadcast 11:00 am - Worship Services childcare available for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade March 8 - Ash Wednesday - We will be serving a light Lenten Din­ ner (free-will offering) 6 pm.. Fel­ lowship Hall Worship Service will follow al 7 p.m in Sanctuary FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noahs Ark PreSchool Sunday - 9 00 a m.. Traditional Worship Service. *20 iffl. Children's Worship. 10:00 a m.. Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room. 10 10 a m Sunday School for all ages beginning with As»cmNy m Sharpe Hall. 1120 am. Contemporary Worship Service; 11:50 an, Children* Worship The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11 20 Ser­ vice is broadcast over Channel 10 throughout the week. Nursery is provided dunng both services BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49051 Sunday Services Bible Oaaacs 10 am. Worship 11 am. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednes­ day: Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos tn the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings Sherry Lynn Roscoe NASHVILLE - Mrs. Sherry Lynn Roscoe, age 47, of Nashville, passed away Monday. March 13. 2000 at Pennock Hospital. She was bom on October 29, 1952 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Larry & Joyce (Gripe) Noteboom. Mrs. Roscoe was raised in the Delton area and attended schools there, graduating in 1970 from Delton Kellogg High School. She went on to attend Kellogg Community College. the at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH AREA OBITUARIES NASHVILLE - Ms. Faye Arlecn McCrimmon, age 63, of Nashville, passed away Wednesday. March 8, 2000 at Ingham Medical Center in Lansing. She was bom on April 19, 1936 in Charlotte, the daughter of Cecil G. & Oncta (Edwards) Harris. Ms. McCrimmon attended Nashville Schools and married Floyd R. McCrimmon in 1952. They were married 26 years. She was a telephone operator for Michigan Bell Company in Charlotte, a ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI - Dr John D. Goldkamp, age 68, of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away January 13, 2000. Dear husband of Colleen Goldkamp (nee Taffee); dear father of Ann Goldkamp Lamb (Rob), Barbara Goldkamp, Kathleen Goldkamp, Janice Goldkamp Beerman (Dave); dear grandfather of Robby, Bridget and Megan Lamb, and Tyler Bccrman; dear brother of Richard Goldkamp; dear cousin of Father Bob Gettingcr; dear son-in-law of Tom and Peg Taffee; dear brother-in-law of cashier for the Stop &. Shop Store in Nashville and the Maker's Store in Nashville, and worked in the credit collection department at Comerica Bank in Battle Creek. . Ms. McCrimmon was past President for the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Nashville, and attended Nashville Baptist Church. She loved cross stitching and quilting. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, and step-father, Virgil Laurent. Ms. McCrimmon is survived by son, Butch (Donna) McCrimmon of Lake Ann; grandchildren, Justin, Greg. Stephanie, Diana: sister, Ardis (Earl) Wilkins of Hastings; brother, Robert (Carol) Harris of N. Chichester, New Hampshire; sister, Sharon (Frank) Crist of Portland; Andy and Pat Taffee Johnson; friend to many. Dr. Goldkamp graduated from St. Louis University and earned his medical degree from St. Louis University in 1957. His internship and residency were completed at the University of California Medical Center in San Francisco. He was a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Following his residency, he served a lour of duty as a United States captain in the Korean Conflict in the Medical Corps. He was a member of St. Charles numerous nieces & nephews; plus, significant other. Ralph E. Kirk of Nashville. Interment was at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery. St. Charles, Missouri. Memorials to SSM Hospice, Cardinal Glennon Hospital, St. Joseph Cannelite Home, Masses or donor's choice. Funeral Services for Ms. McCrimmon were held on Monday. March 13. 2000 at the Nashville Baptist Church. Reverend Floyd Alan “Butch" McCrimmon officiated. Entombment was at Lakeview Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorial donations may be made to the Nashville Baptist Church. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel. T.R. "Tommy" Tomlinson PALM BAY, FLORIDA - Mr. T.R. "Tommy" Tomlinson, age 80, of Palm Bay, Florida, and formerly of Hastings, passed away Sunday, March 5. 2000 at Double Tree Hotel in Orlando, Florida. He was bom in Proctor, Pennsylvania on May 4. 1919, the son of C.A. Tomlinson and Elsie Frymire. Mr. Tomlinson moved to Central Florida in 1959 from Hastings. He was a registered Real Estate Broker and President of Tomlinson's Space Realty Incorporated from 1963 to the present. He was past Potentate of BAHIA Shrine Temple, member of AZAN Shrine Temple. Masonic Lodge #143 in Melbourne, twice President of the Melbourne Area Board of Realtors, past President of the Melbourne Kiwanis Club, past President of the American Cancer Society, and Melbourne Area United Slates Army Air Corp Vet of World War II. Mr. Tomlinson is survived by his sons, Terry Tomlinson of Coldwater, Stephen Tomlinson and Jeffrey Tomlinson both of Melbourne. Florida; daughter. Jan Smith of Tampa. Florida; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and sister. Marion Leight. Funeral Services for Mr. Tomlinson were held on Thursday. March 9. 2000 at Brownlie-Maxwell Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospital, 12502 North Pine Drive in Tampa. Florida 33612-9499 or charity of choice. Arrangements were made by the Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home of Melbourne. Florida. FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONALJ> ANIfr OF HASTINGS THE HASTINGS BANNER aad REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hasting* HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER She married Reverend Donald W. Roscoe on April 29. 1972. They have lived in the Nashville area since 1978 having moved there from Battle Creek. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Grace Community Church of Nashville, 25 year Sunday School teacher, enjoyed caring for children, crosstitching. reading, crossword puzzles, flower gardening, bird watching, telephoning family and friends, cooking and preparing exotic desserts. Mrs. Roscoe is survived by her husband. Reverend Donald W. Roscoe; son, Brandon (Angie) Roscoe of Beverly Hills, ML; daughter, Amy Roscoe of Nashville; mother & step-father. Joyce (Clare) White of Nashville; father & step-mother, Larry (Geraldine) Noteboom of Dowling; maternal grandmother, Alma Gripe of Battle Creek; brothers. Jeffrey (Diane) Noieboom of Hastings, and David (Lynn) Noteboom of Shelbyville, Tennessee; three nephews; one niece; aunts, uncles & cousins. Visitation will be Thursday. March 16, 2000 from 600 - 8:00 P.M. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral Services for Mrs. Roscoe will be held on Sunday, March 19, 2000 at 1:30 P.M. at Maple Valley High School Auditorium in Nashville with Pastor Rob VanEngen officiating. Private family burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Borromeo Church ?.nd the St. Vincent De Paul Society. A funeral mass was celebrated at St. Charles Borromeo Church on Monday in Sl Charies, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Community Church P.O. Box 278, Nashville, Michigan 49073. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Genevieve (Hockin) VanElst Arrangements were made by the BAUE Funeral Home of St. Charies, Missouri. HASTINGS - Mrs. Genevieve (Hockin) VanElst, age 72, of Hastings, passed away Monday. March 13, 2000 at Home Of Hope in Grand Rapids. She was bom on April 19, 1927 in Falmouth, the daughter of John and Grace Agnes Edmonds HASTINGS - Mrs. Agnes Edmonds, age 87, of Hastings, passed away Thursday. March 9. 2000 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. She was bom on January 8, 1913 in Hastings, the daughter of Allen and Carrie (Paton) McDonald. Mrs. Edmonds was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings area schools. (Kodje) Jager. Genevieve attended school in Imlay City, and was forced to quit after the eighth grade, she continued her education and graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville in 1972. She married Russell Hockin on July 27, 1951, and he preceded her in death on May 1, 1993. She was also married to Gordon P. VanElst on September 15, 1990, and he preceded her in death on May 20,1999. Genevieve spent most of her life raising her four children as well as house cleaning for many years. She worked at Bear Archery in Grayling for four years, and True Value Home in Grand Rapids. She enjoyed traveling, stone cutting and polishing. Genevieve was also preceded in death by her parents; sister, Joyce Roehl; brother, Jake Jager; and son-in-law. Lindon She married Howard J. Edmonds on September 7, 1935 and he preceded her in death on November 13,1992. Mrs. Edmonds was employed at the Court Street Grill until retiring in 1976. During that time, she was also involved tn preparing meals for the area Kiwanis Club. She was a member of the Travel Club, Hobby Club, Home Extension, and also served as a Barry County Seventh Day Adventist Center Volunteer. Mrs. Edmonds was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Carrie McDonald; husband, Howard J. Edmonds; daughter. Joyce Roderick; brothers, Howard McDonald, and Marc McDonald. She is survived by a daughter, Janet Murphy of Lansing; a son. Jack (Susanne) Edmonds of Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania; sister, Elizabeth Cooley of Mesa, Arizona; brother, Karl McDonald of Hastings; grandchildren. Erica Foss, Scott Edmonds, Sara Edmonds, and Stacy Stinchcomb; great grandchild, Jessica Stinchcomb. Funeral Services for Ms. Edmonds were held on Saturday, March 11, 2000 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Bill Cowin officiated. Burial was al Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Seventh Day Adventist Church or donors charity of choice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home. 1-800-310-9031 . Daniels. She is survived by daughters, bherrie Hockin of Grand Rapids. Valerie Daniels of Hastings, and their special friends, Tom Cruttenden and Larry Spicer; sons. Donavon (Diana) Hockin of Dowling. Lance Hockin of Centerline; grandchildren, Tiffany Kares of Hastings, Dwight B. and Michelle Hewitt Jr., of Grand Rapids, Kristina Hockin of Virginia; step­ granddaughters, Renee (Dean) Kosbar of Hastings, Rita (John) Kubek of Hastings, Rhonda Daniels of Hastings; great grandchildren, Andrea Kares of Hastings, Tiffany McCloud and Dwight Hewitt III of Grand Rapids; along with six very special step-grandchildren; sisters, Nellie Dykgraaf of Kalamazoo, Jane Timmer of Imlay City, Alma (Matt) Madsen of California, Bernice Knight of Imlay City; brothers, George (Kate) Jager of Jenison, Al (Marge) Jager of Imlay City; brother-in-law, Irwin (Roberta) Roehl of Imlay City. Private family services were be held. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. the REWARDS REPORT CRIME Call 945-9554 for Banner Subscriptions. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 16. 2000 - Page 7 Social MCNEWS nounced that the hollyhock sale in mid­ May will include the old-fashioned garden variety of purple and lavender lilac bushes. The society has its rotating choice of nam­ ing the grand marshal for the Lake Odessa Fair parade in 2000. The Depot will be open on Saturday. March 25 with Richard Heaven being the host. The hours of 10 to 2 are for anyone simply wanting to visit the depot, to sec the new exhibit “Faith of our Fathers”, or for members of the Ionia County Genealogical Society to use the li­ brary materials on site. The program was a unique one with Donah Hyland of Muir using her tapes for accompaniment for her singing and yodeling. She has produced three tapes, one with a label. She has many singing engagements. One song she sang is one with the words written by Mrs. Fred Halo, the apple lady, of Harwood Road, Ionia. Donah wrote the by Elaine Garlock ’Tis the day to be wearing of the green to­ morrow, St. Patrick's Day! An Ionia Count)' Immunization Clinic will be held Wednesday. March 22. from 9 until ll:30 a.m. in Central United Methodist Church basement All manner of shots can be had at this clinic. Tuesday, March 21, is on the calendar as Purim, observed by the Jewish community. This follows by one day the first day of Lyons-Mingerink plan to wed July 22 Announcement is made of the engage­ ment of Shannon M. Lyons of Delton and Ryan N. Mingennk of Shelbyville. She is the daughter of James Lyons of Ft. Myers, Fla., and Paula High of Delton. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mingennk of Shelbyville. The bndc-clect plans to graduate from Grand Valley State University in August Davis-Caruso to wed March 18 Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hull announce the engagement of their daughter, Felicia M. Davis, of Freeport to Jason M. Caruso, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Caruso. Kentwood, Ml. A March 18, 2000 wedding is planned at First United Methodist Church in Hastings with a reception at Middle Villa Inn. with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. Her fiance plans to graduate from Michi­ gan State University in May with a master’s degree in professional accounting and will be employed at the firm of Kutas, Hawes and Wolcott, PC A July 22 wedding is planned at the First Presb’icnan Church in Richland. LEGAL NOTICE Notice ot Mortgage Forwckreurw Sole THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions ot a mortgage made by Dowd E Pierce and Brenda L Pierce husband and wtfv (ongmai mortgagors) to Mid American National Bank & Trust Co. Mortgagee, dated February 12. 1996. and recorMd on February 16.1996 to Uber 651. on Page 951. Barry County Records, Michi­ gan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Second National Bank Wa Trumbull Savings and Loan Company. As .ignee by an assignment dated Juty 1 1996. which was recorded on Octo­ ber 17. 1996. tn Uber 675. on Page 753. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there a claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY NINE AND 87/100 doMars ($84 199 87), including interest at 7 625% pet annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be torecioeod by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast mgs. Ml, at 1 00 p.m.. on April 13. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lots 20. 21 and an undivided 1/4 interest in Lot 29. Streeters Resort, as recorded m Uber 2 of Plate, page 37. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ot such safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period snail be 30 day* from the date of such sale Dated March 2. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-503 1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Fains. Ml 48025 FSe #20001189-’ Falcons (3/30) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark L Anderson and Gwen J Anderson husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Old Kent Mortgage Company Mortgagee, dated April 15. 1998. and recorded on April 27. 1998 in Document 1011010 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND MNE HUNDRED NINE AND 85.100 dol­ lars ($67.909 85). mdudmg interest at 7 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given tha: said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Bany County Courthouse m Hast­ ings Ml. at 1.00 p m . on April ’3 2000 Said premises are situated m Township of Rut­ land Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 405 406 and West 1'2 of Lot 407, AJ-GonQum Lake Properties, Un« 2. according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Pats page 63 The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a tn wmeh case the rcoemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale Dated March 2. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593 1303 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bogham Farms Ml 48025 Ffa #991214286 Ravens (3/30) Clemens-Minshal 1 plan July 1 wedding . Uvin and Liz Miller are proud to an­ nounce the engagement or their daughter. Barban Clemens, to Carson Mmshall. son of Marty and Terry Olson. A July 1.2000 wedding is being planned LEGAL NOTICE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Safa THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOr. THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas R. Martn. a smgie person (orignal mortgagors) to Northwest Mortgage. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated March 27.1997, and recorded on Apri 2.1997 in Uber 689. on Page 870. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is cfatmed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYTWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIX AND 7W100 dolars ($82,906 79). ndudmg merest at 8.500% per annum Under toe power of sale conferred in said mortgage and toe statute in such case made and provided, notice « hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at toe Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1 •00 PM. on Apr! 27, 2000 Said premises are situated n CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are deserted as: Lot 19 Of toe HARDENDORF ADDITION to toe City, formerly Vilage of Hastings according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 ot Plats on Page 72. The redemption period shall be 1 month(s) from toe date of such sale, unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy ts recorded n ac­ cordance wfto 1948CL 600 3241(d) and gnren to the mortgagee, in which case the redemption pe­ riod shall be 6 monto(s) from toe date of such sale spring. Mrs. Oncta Neitzkc of Jordan Lake Street has a birthday coming next week, on March 24. She raised her own children and has been the caring grandmother and great­ grandmother of many more. She shares her home with granddaughter, LuAnn, and her children. Brock (in college) and Allison Richmond and Scott Kirschner. The Sunday GR Press had a feature 'lory on Kelly DuBois Brandt with her felt mak­ ing. Kelly has shared her skills with many groups, such as library story hours in sum­ mer when the process could be done out­ doors, at Fiber Fest in Hastings and Kala­ mazoo. She was formerly an active member of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society and editor of the Bonanza Bugle. She has been a speaker at seminars held at Fiber Fest. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met Saturday with 31 present. There were six who attended for the first time. LaVonnc Bennett was the speaker, with her back­ ground in research for pay and as a volun­ teer. She gave tribute to the late Margaret Sherwood Coppess Elliott, who did much to preserve the histories of B<Hin Township families. During the years when the Coppess brothers had three locations for their beef business, she and her family lived on the Upper Peninsula land where calves could be raised on cheaper ground with am­ ple forage. She used those years to docu­ ment the stories of families who lived on the remote islands of Lake Michigan. Among her writings were those of the Lett cemetery on Peck Lake Road. She pub­ lished several books on Ionia County fami­ lies. Mrs. Bennett also gave some of the history of the township, first named Cass when the population of the county was too sparse for individual township government. She also gave some of the history of Tremaync’s Comers, which was actually across the road in Orange Township. Ac­ cording to the late Harold Bennett, there were as many as ten businesses at the cor­ ners. All that remain now are the Harwood store which is sporting a hew coat of paint music. The society has increased its mailing list using addresses of alumni from the 1950s with free copies of the Bugle. As a result, many new members have joined the society, with several from other states. Grand Valley State University has an­ nounced its dean's list for first semester. Local names are those of John Mitchell, Kristy Mitchell, Lauric Ayres and Ron Spurgis. Kristine (Lance) Dockter of Woodland is one of the surviving children of Richard Clements of Portland, who died March 9. His service was on Monday at the Portland United Methodist Church with burial in Danby Cemetery. Central United Methodist Church will hold a visioning gathering Sunday, March 19 immediately following a light meal pro­ vided, since there are currently no kitchen facilities during the revamping of the kitchen by a local contractor. Sink, refriger­ ator, window and all doors will be replaced. Also, a new section of deep cupboards will replace those on one wall. The kitchen was new when Fellowship Hall was built, with occupancy in February 1962. The Big Rapids hockey team defeated Lansing Catholic Central in quarter final Advertise in the Classified#! Call 945-9854 and the idle Cracker Barrel store on M-66. The church on the comer of Bennett Road was established as a Wesleyan Methodist Church, but was used by other groups in later years. Mrs. Bennett’s daughter, Linda BennettKimble, was present. On that very day the new issue of Michigan History magazine was delivered to local mailboxes and it car­ ries her latest story on the Michigan sugar beet industry. The daughter has written other articles for Grand Rapids Magazine Members always linger after these meet­ ings to share information. Often discoveries arc made of shared ancestors. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met Thursday evening last week with 26 present. The president, John Waite, an­ *8 -*1O TEMPORARY POSITIONS Must have valid driver's license, dependable insured auto and be 18 yean of age or older. For inforu^Mon. please call: 1-888-400-5914 Cail toll-free Monday-Friday 8:00 ajn. - 5:00 p.m. Another In the continual schedule of the travel series. Hastings Kiwanis Club presents a... MUI TRAVEL SERIES Narrated by... P-1«) Pursuant to - 5 CFR part 950. the Local Fed­ eral Coordinating Commitlee tor the Kent'Ottawa/Barry County Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) invites local, voluntary, private, non-profit, philanthropic, human health, and welfare organi­ zations that are tax-exempi under 26 U S G 501 (c) (3) and tor which contributions are tax-deduettoie pursuant io 26 U S G 170 to appiy tor rciusion m toe fan, 2000 campaign For further in­ formation, send a written inquiry to CFC, c/o Heart of West Michigan United Way. 118 Com­ merce St. Grand Raptos. Ml 49503-4106 A copy of the regulations and requirements for applica­ tion wil be provided Deadline for submeston of fully completed and documented applications is 5 p m EOT. Monday May 1 2000 (3-1«) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Thu Region MB Aim Agency on Aging ell hold a pubic hawing on Thursday. Apr! 13.2000, al 1060 am in too VNentne Room al too Senior Roooutcm of Southwest Michigan. 200 W. Mkftgan Ano.. Bette Creek, Ml, on to three year Annual Impttmenfakon Plan lor 2001 -2003 and Senior Noeda A—asmsrt Pubic comments are wel­ comed Any written comment# should be sent to Jenrteer Carver. ItagoA MB Area Agency on Agrg. 200 W Utf^jan, Bette Creek. Ml i$6i7. if you have any special needs, please contact Joon Kehoe, Region MB Area Agency on Aging. (816) 986-2450 or 1-688-399-0979 (tel free). The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 14, 2000, are available in the County Cleric's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Community Service from the Hastings Kiwanis “Hawaii, Tahiti & the Islands” Friday, March 17 • 7PM Hastings Central School Auditorium As always. For Your ■ Listening Pleasure Entertainment Before the Travel Show Begins and At Intermission. ruts Ticteti mM* S th* door SAOO AU Tiekoto *T • Give blood on a regular basis. • Drunk Driving Just got tougher... Just try It and you’ll find out. • Don’t be stupid Child abuse Is IIlegal Spouse abuse Is Illegal • Definitely don't call In a bomb scare at any place. It’s very stupid and highly .. • Abuse of drugs / dealing drugs will get you a new address. It’s stupid and Illegal. 'vj" • Abuse of your pets is illegal. Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! " ' • Drive Carefully...Watch out for kids! • Growtnn of Illegal substances is also stupid shtHNogal. Rick Howard Notice to the Hastings Banner returned home Saturday afternoon they were met at the U.S.-131 exit with police vehicles, ambulance, fire trucks which used their sound equipment loudly to alert the city that the Cardinals were returning home on a Cardinal line charter bus for a ride through the city. Their route ended at the Ferris Ice Arena for a pizza meal and cele­ bration of their being in the quarter final game. The team members then joined in getting their hair dyed. What would they have done, had they won? There are yet a few days for the paper drive at Lakewood Christian School The semi-trailer is in the school parking area alongside M-50/Veltc Road. The dates arc March 10 to 21. The date for clearing artificial flowers from Lakeside Cemetery is March 31. The rules have been posted on permanent signs on some of the drives for the past two years Those remaining after this date arc re­ moved for disposal. Two daughters of LaRue and Betty McMillen, Lorraine of Lake Odessa and Marian Weinberg of Buchanan and their husbands Don and Tom have returned from a vacation trip to Hawaii. Local newspapers omitted in the pre­ election publicity that in addition to candi­ dates for council seats, and the president's post, the village clerk and treasurer were also to be on the slate. Clerk Julie Beglin, treasurer Suzanne Johnson were re-elected as was council member Karen Banks. Chal­ lenger Randall Klein was elected president. Melanie Kauffman and Keith Bumside were elected to seats on the council. Coun­ cilmen Delos Johnson, Allen Swift, Ray Dykhouse were elected in 1999 and their terms run until 2001. Deliver the new TDl/McLeodUSA Phone Book tn Hastings, Plainwdl and Beikvue areas. FLEXIBLE HOURS Dated: March 16. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Su4e 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #991113251 Falcons play at Grand Rapids Southside Arena Wednesday of last week. On Friday, at Hint, they played against Hancock of the UP and lost by a score of 2-0 Hancock then lost Saturday in the state finals to Crab­ brook Institute. When the Big Rapids team Kjd. FiW wmu*. • Buckie Upl... It’s ths law! All children must be budded up anywhere in the vehicle. • Call S-1-1 If you have an emergency only. Your Hasting* Klwsnls most svsry Wsdnssday st 12:05 st ths Episcopal Parish Hous*. 315 W. Csntsr St. 59 years of continuous community service tradition and still going strong. �P»se ■ - The Hartings Banne. Thuriaay. March 16. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (BARRY COUNTY) THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WIL!. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by HART A COOK AND DIANA M COOK, Husband and Wife Mortgagors, to CHADWICK MORTGAGE INC , A TEXAS COR PORATION. which is organized and existing under the laws of the Stale of Texas, and whose address a 16390 Pacific Coast Highway. Suite 200. Huntington Beach. CA 92614. Mortgagee, dated February 10. 1999. and recorded m the office of the Register of Deeds, lor the County of Barry and Slate of Michigan, on February 24. 1999. m Document No 1025595 of Barry County Records, which mortgage was thereafter on February 12, 1999. assigned to BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES. INC . 8604 ARMonviNe Rd . Indianapolis. IN 46250 and recorded on July 13. 1999 m the office of the Register ot Deeds tor sad County of Barry xt Document No 1032403 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date ot this notice, for prmcpal and merest, the sum of FIFTY NINE THOUSAND NINETY AND 06/100 ($59,090 06) DOLLARS, including interest thereon at 12.90% per annum And no suit or proceedings at law or tn equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale containod in said mortgage, and pursuant to the stat­ ue of the State of Michigan m such case made and provided, notoe is hereby given that on Thursday. April 20, 2000 at 1:00 p.m., said mort­ gage w« be foreclosed by a sale at the pubic auction to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Michigan, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry m held) Which said premises are described as follows Afl that certain piece or parcel of land situate m the Township of Hope. Barry County, and State of Michigan and described as follows, to-wrt Lot 34 of Casa-Del-Mar of Acker s Poxrt and th4 Northerly Halt of Lot 33 of Casa Del Mar of Acker s Pointe Plat according to the Plat record­ ed at Uber 3 of Ptats. Page 64 PP »O8 007-070-024 00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated 3-9-00 ELAINE W MARCH ROSI AN (P33528) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee 1373 Bartour Grosse Ponte Park. Mt 46230 (313)8810296 (4/6) ORANGEVKLETOWNSHIP March 7, 2000 at 7J0 P.M. All board members and 13 citizens and guests p< esent Dept, reports and correspondence recsteed Suptrtneor BBS asked why Bossd of ftewew Notos was only jubhshed 1 week mstead ot 3 consecutive weeks as required Certain Board ot Review procedures ques­ tioned. Renewed camatory sexton contract with Gor­ don Roush Approved stone dust tor mini-perk. Southwest Barry Development presentation. Approved township officials salary resolution Bits read and approved 0-18) Ann landers SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the condition of a mortgage made by GERALD E WOUDA aka GERALD WOUDA. a single man. Mortgagor to MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK a National Banking Association, Mortgagee, dated DECEMBER 2 1995 and recorded on JANU ARY 8. 1996. in Uber F19 on page(2) 22-35. BARRY County Reco.ds, Michigan, on which mortgage there is clamed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED ONE AND 24/100 DOLLARS ($13,401 24). including interest at 10 5% per an­ num Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast mgs, Michigan, at 1 00 p.m o'clock, on March 30. 2000 Said premises are situated in Township of Yan­ kee Springs. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as The N 1/2 of Lot 14 of Parker s Sandy Beach Plat, according to the recoided Plat thereof m Liber 4 of Plats, page 56, and that part of the West 25 fl of the South 1371 15 ft of E Parker Dr as vacated n Barry County Circuit Court *85-HOCH. as lies immediately adja cent to. and as an easterly extension of. the N 1/2 of said Lot 14. as platted tn the recorded plat ot Parker s Sandy Beach Plat. Section 30. T3N. R10W. Tax I D No 165-01900 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale Dated February 9. 2000 Mortgagee MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK a National Banking Association 27777 Inkster Road (10-09) Farmington Hite. Ml 48333-9065 RASUL M RAHEEM (P37122) Attorney for Michigan National Bank PO Box 9065 (10-09) Farmrigton HiNs. Ml 48333 9065 (3/16) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent's Estate Ffts No 96-22490-SE Estate of LEROY L COUSINS Social Security No 383-32-5775 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by *w hearing NOTICE A haanng was heid on December 21. 1996, in toe probate courtroom. City ot Hastings. Michigan, before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition of Bruce A. Lincoln requesting a personal representative ot the Estate of Leroy L Cousins, deceased who lived at 9475 Casgrove. Nashville. Michigan and who died on July 14,1996. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all Gtems against me estate wO bo forever boned untes* ixooented to the (proposed) personal repisssntawe w-to both the probate own and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate wfti then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. March 10,2000 David A Dervners (P419B0) DIMMERS 4 DOHERTY 221 S Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Gordon F Fuhr 1942 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-5348 (3-16) Greedy docs Dear Ann Landers: You asked us to write about doctors, Ann, so stand back. You’re in the way of an avalanche. Doctors arc motivated by greed. Nowhere else in the world arc doctors ac­ corded the status they arc in Amcnca. If you took the dollars out of medicine, our society would rid itself of the parasites in the medical field, as well as those in the pharmaceutical and insurance industries. The truly dedicated medical practitioner no longer exists. The real professionils arc the nur*s, physicians assistants and emer­ gency technicians. Even worse than the doctors arc their of­ fice staff. They are arrogant and self-im­ portant. They overbook, cause thrcc-hour backups in the waiting rooms, and put happy faces on the bills of deceased per­ sons. It was the office manager who told me 1 could not get an appointment for at least a month when I fractured my spine. It was the billing cleric who threatened to re­ fer me to a collection agency when I was late with a $ 14 balance, after the doctor had received at least $10,000 from me over the years. Malpractice and mortality rates are beyond scandalous. These people arc killing us at a rate that would have the au­ thorities in a frenzy if it were any other pro­ fession. If I treated my clients the way doc­ tors and their staffs ha>c treated me, I would be unemployed or in jail. I wonder if you have the never to print this, and tell it like it is. - Doug in Merced, Calif. Dear Doug in Merced: It^ been a long time since I have read such a diatribe against any profession. Yes, I DO have the nerve to print your letter, and will add my own opinion that there arc still many hard­ working, dedicated physicians out there who are as fed up with the paperwork and bureaucracy as you. But they soldier on be­ cause they love the profession they have chosen, and are dedicated to their patients. And P.S., Buster What with the HMOs and insurance plans, there are no longer big bucks in the practice of medicine. Here’s another letter on the same subject: Dr. sick of it Dear Ann Lao^rrs: You asked your readers if anyone cared to comment on the deteriorating morale among U.S. Physi­ cians. 1 hope it’s not too late to add my two cents’ worth. Government meddling, managed care, red tape, and overzealous lawyers have to­ tally destroyed the doctor-patient relation­ ship. In the eye of insurance companies, wc are no longer physicians, but “health-care providers,” and believe me, there is a differ­ ence. Certainly, the rising cost of medicine has been a factor, but it is the M.D. who has taken the blame, even though our financial reimbursement has dropped substantially. The problem with health care is that the politicians have convinced the public that health care is a right. That is not true. It is a commodity. A homeless person cannot AUTOMOBILE NSURANC walk into a hotel and get a free room, nor can be get a free meal from a restaurant, but he can go into almost any hospital in the country and get every test available, free of charge. Those costs get passed on to the rest of us. People think physicians should only be concerned with the care of the patient, and not worry about money. No one else is ex­ pected to perform services for free and as­ sume liability at the same time. If I were that altruistic, I would be practicing medi­ cine in some third-world country. I gradu­ ated second in my medical school class, and have built up a respectable name. Although I am only 50, I plan to retire within two years. I have had it. - A Health-Care Provider Formerly Known as Doc. Dear H.C.P.: You’ve written a scathing denunciation of the current state of our health-care profession. Any rebuttals out there? Bring wife? Dear Ann Landen: 1 recently re-entered the corporate world after being self-em­ ployed for several years, and am now facing a personal dilemma that I do not wish to share with a friend or family member. I hope you will tell me what to do. Your re­ sponse cannot be sent cither to my home or office, so please, put it in your column. The company^ chief executive and his wife are having a social event, and I have received an invitation addressed to “Mr. and Mrs. So-and-So.” It is a black-tie affair. My wife is a recovering alcoholic, not wellversed in social graces, and somewhat lack­ ing in basic conversational skills. She also does not have the proper wardrobe for a for­ mat event, and docs not feel like investing money in a gown that will probably get very little use. And to be perfectly honest, Ann, 1 am afraid she would make a poor impres­ sion and embarrass me. The question: Would it be acceptable for me to attend this affair without her? Of course, I would cover for her absence tact­ < /KanlA^e. £lcense.s Robert LeRoy Middleton, Jr., Hastings and Sarah Ann Keller, Hastings. William Donald VanderhofT, Hastings and Debra Ann Mayhew, Hastings. Travis Jon Jansma, Hastings and Jodi Lynn Kohl, Hastings. Craig Andrew Denny, Hastings and Kim Rennac Meyer, Hastings. William Joseph Gregor, Jr., Hastings and fully, saying she had family obligations. Please give me some guidance. - Husband in a Bind. Dear Husband: When I read your letter, my heart ached for your wife. I hope I have your story straight. Here it is: You arc now a corporate executive in a new position, and have been invited (as a couple) to a formal company event, and want to know if it is “acceptable" to go without your wife. You say she is “a recovering alcoholic" and might embarrass you. By “recovering alcoholic,” 1 assume your wife is in a recovery program such as Alco­ holics Anonymous and does not drink. My advice is as follows: Give your wife in­ structions to go out and buy a lovely formal gown and the appropriate shoes. Suggest that she make an appointment to get her hair done, and be sure to tell her how lovely she looks. Forget about her social graces and conversational skills. The poor woman hasn’t had much practice, and she probably won’t open her mouth. Please let me know you followed my advice and how the evening turned out. Building bridge Dear Ann Landen: I am wming about the woman who felt betrayed by her in-laws because they maintained a relationship with their son’s ex-wife. I would like to speak for the in-laws, since I am one, and have had considerable experience. I would do anything under the sun to maintain a cordial relationship with my ex­ daughter-in-law, because I love my grand­ children with all my heart, and want to be part of their lives. I have bent over back­ ward to be kind and loving toward my son’s former wife, and have extended a welcom­ ing hand to her new husband. She knows that 1 would be willing to help her in every way possible. Happily, 1 have frequent contact with the grandchildren, and often babysit for days at a time. I am aware, however, that if any­ thing should go wrong in the relationship she now has with my son (her ex-husband), she would cut me off without a second thought. I walk on eggshells around her to make certain I am always welcome, because my major concern is to stay in close contact with my grandchildren. I am building a solid relationship with the grandchildren NOW so if anything should happen down the road between their mother and me, they will want me in their lives on their own. - Grandma, Anywhere USA. Dear Grandma: Four cheers for you! I’m sure you are a stabilizing factor and a posi­ tive influence in the lives of your grandchil­ dren. They arc lucky to have you - and you arc blessed to have them. Confidential to Margo. Happy Birthday, darling daughter - and here’s to many more good ones with the H.D. ••••• Forget to save some ofyour favorite Ann Landers 'columns? "Nuggets and Doozies " is the answer Send a selfaddressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Nuggets. c/oAnn Landers. P.O. Box /1562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.25) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ Terril Jeanne Sanders, Hastings. cate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. MORE MILES MORE MONEY ■i : OR SAFE DRIVERS V.tTH GOOD TRAFFIC RECORDS» NO FINANCE CHARGES • NO COSTLY DUES NO MEMBERSHIP TO BUY We else oner... e 3 and 6 month continuous policies else anilable (Determined by multiplying rale shown by 3 tor three months or 6 tor all months). e Fell corerage. 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Ml and legally described as Township of Hope a par­ cel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. T2N, R9W. described as: beginning at the inter­ section of the North Ime of Guernsey Lake Rd and the West .me of Pfce Road as planed m the Plat of Diana Shores, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats of page 24. in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, thence South 1*6' East, 33.00 feet to the centerline of Guernsey Lake Rd. said centertne also being the East and West 1/4 ime of said Secton 20: thence North 89*45' West, along the East and West 1/4 line a distance of 261.50 feet; thence North 1*6' West. 407.00 feet; thence South 89*45 East. 261 50 feet to the West line of said Pike Road; thence South 1*6' East, along said West line 374 00 feet to the point of beginning. is in default The mort­ gage was recorded on December 17.1996 m the office of the register of deeds tor Barry County. Michigan, in book 681 of mortgages on page 90. The amount claimed to be due and unpaid on the date of this notice is $27,896 90 m principal and $1,067.80 m interest No legal or equitable pro­ ceeding has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the mortgage is now in effect by reason of the default Notice is now given that on Aonl 20. 2000. at 1 p.m., at the front door of the coc-r.uuse m the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bid­ der. at pubic sale, tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on the mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including an attorney fee of $200 00 provided by law and m the mortgage, the lands and property mentioned above The length of the redemption period will be 6 months from date of sale Dated 3-13-00 By Mortgagee Joseph L Zands (P57645) PO Box 4010 East Lansmg Mt 48826 (517) 333-7718 (4/6) lease Purchase Program Available 1-188-441-4384 Graduate Studenta 1-888-338-6428 51000 Sign on Bonus toi E <p Company Dnvcis INFANT MASSAGE CLASSES Learn to massage your baby. The results will last a lifetime! THE BENEFITS OF INFANT MASSAGE: Bonding - Intimate one-on-one interaction between parent and child. (Great for dads, too!) Communication - Enhanced through a clearer understanding of baby’s cues. Massage Strokes - Parents leant techniques for head-to-toe infant massage. 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The Banner of Sept. 4, 1867, gave a col­ umn and one half report on the baseball From HM€ to TIME... game between the Wolverine club of Ver­ montville and the Lone Stars of Hastings. It was won by the Wolverines, score 24-16. The same issue announced the marriage of J. Wallace Bendy and Miss Lizzie M. Doyle The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J.W Bancroft. According to the Banner of Sept. 11, 1867, the Lone Stars walloped the Lowell Nine 77-24 in a game at the fair grounds. The next week the Lone Stars were defeat­ ed by the Vermontville Nine, 86-49. They took another on the chin when they played the Battle Creek team, 68-40. The Banner reported altogether too many fights and drunken brawls in Hastings. The officers are not doing their plain duty. Judging by the member of horses report­ ed as stolen in this county, there must have been a gang of horse thieves at work in this part of the state. Married Oct. 14, 1867. by the Rev. J. W. Bancroft, William Powvrs of this city and Miss Sarah N. Brown of Hastings Town­ ship. by Joyce F. Weinbrecht A look back at 1867 Marshall L. Cook. 1858-1955. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht The Civil War was in the past. President Lincoln had been assassinated, and the sol­ diers were returning to civilian life and their families. Life wzs moving on with attempts to return to the pre-war status, a nearly impos­ sible thing to accomplish. Many Barry County families had lost fathers, brothers and sons. Some of the men who returned were suffering from injuries suffered during the war. Marshall L. Cook, who wish his brother William R. Cook, were partners in the Hastings Banner for over a half of a centu­ ry. often wrote and published columns out of the past. In the Aug. 12. 1948 edition, such a piece written by M.L. Cook appeared. It was headlined. “Hastings Vil­ lage Goes "Modem in 1867. Organizes a Baseball team the Lone Stars. They were Usually on the Short End of Heavy Scor­ ing” M L Cook write*, “In the first issue of the Banner in 1867, we find the financial report of the Barry- County Agricultural Society. At the beginning of the year the cash balance was $145.53. The total receipts of the county fair in October were $606 The total expense of the two day fair was $460.33, leaving a balance on hand of $291.20. [He comments, “how many would go to see a fair tn these days whose premi­ ums and all other expenses were $460.33?”] The Banner of Jan. 2, 1867 reports that the revived Odd Fellows Lodge in the vil­ lage was making fine progress, gaining many new members. The officers were: Noble Grand Jacob Maus, Vice Grand, ED. Ackley. Secretary George M. Dewey. Trea­ surer A. Richardson The stockholders of the Grand River Val­ ley Railroad Company held their annual meeting in Jackson on Dec. 26, 1866. says the banner of Jan. 2. 1867. The directors and officers were re-elected, including Nathan Barlow of Hastings, as one of the directors. It was reported that the company had sold enough bonds to pay half of the cost of the ties and rails for the whole line. Evidently the liquor traffic in Hastings was not being conducted satisfactorily to the people of ti.e village. The Banner of Jan. 16, 1867. tells of a big mass meeting in the court room to protest against the evils of the many saloons of the village. The chair­ man and secretary of the meeting were no total abstainers, so conditions must have been loo bad for further endurance One man was there who had kept a saloon here for years. He asked to be heard and stated that he had decided to quit sell­ ing liquor from that time on. He was com­ plimented for his decision. The meeting went on record as opposing the sale of liquor as a beverage They appointed a committee of five women to Banfield Methodist Church built in 1867. Johnstown Township. visit the liquor joints and ask them to quit the business. The following women were selected for that committee: Mrs. I. A. Hol­ brook, Mrs. Nathan Barlow. Mrs. Daniel Striker, Mrs. Oscar S. Hadley and Mrs. Alvin W. Bailey. The meeting adjourned until Saturday night when the women would make their report. They did that at the next meeting. They said that most of the liquor dealers were courteous, but admission was refused by two saloon keepers, who locked their doors and declined to receive the commit­ tee. The women reported that “most of the saloonists agree to quit if the others would.” Some of them demanded the return of their license fees if they ceased selling. The Banner records the marriage of J.S. Goodyear of Hastings, to Miss Emma M. Janes of Mt. Moms, N.Y. The ceremony was performed at the bndes home on Dec. 19, 1866 In the Banner of Jan. 23, 1867, and in subsequent issues, mention is made of a series of socials by the (jpod Templars lodge for the furnishing of their new hall [This lodge was very active for several years in this village.] The Banner for Feb. 20, 1867, mentions the appointment of J.M. Cadwaller as post­ master at Hickory Comers. The issue of the following week mentions the fact that the Honorable Richard Jones, a member of the legislature from the 2nd Dis­ trict of Barry County was ill with smallpox at his home in Assyria Township It added that other members of his family were ill with that disease and that there were fami­ lies suffering from it in Assyria. Because the Rev A. P. Moore had been a leader in the temperance cause tn Hastings, the Banner of Feb. 27 reports. “Some mis­ erable whiskeyite threw a big stone through the front window of the Methodist parson­ age one night last week The state peniten­ tiary is the proper house for the wretch who did it." The first use made of Union Hall in the new bnck block comer of State and Jeffer­ son streets said the Banner of Feb. 27, was for a grand ball Fnday evening, the pro­ ceeds to be used for seating and decorating the hall. The recipients were $500. The village election on Monday resulted in the success of a temperance ticket by an almost unanimous vote. A baseball club called the Lone Stars, was organized recently They meet for prac­ tice Tuesday and Fnday afternoons, accord­ ing to the Banner of May I, 1867. Harvey N. Sheldon, for 12 years county treasurer, will move to Bernen County, where he will engage in grow ing fruit. He is a fine man and citizen, the grandfather of Henry Sheldon. The Banner of May 22, 1867: A large number of men arc needed to work for the Grand River Valley Railroad on their line in this county. F.N. Galloway has started a bank in this village. It is needed here, says the Banner of May 29, 1867. The Banner of May 19 also announced that a new Methodist church will be dedi­ cated in Johnstown on June 1, 18^7. That is the church at Banfield. The Banner of June 5, 1867, records the death of Calvin Hill at Middleville. He was one of Barry County's earliest pioneers. The Banner of Aug. 7,1867 mentions the fact that these famous men were spending a short vacation at Kalamazoo Landing, Gun Lake. They were U.S. Senator Chandler of Michigan; U.S. Senator Wade of Ohio; U.S. Senators Cattell of New Jersey and Croswell of Maryland; also Judge Carter of Washington, D.C. The Banner gives the following list of Barry County men who paid 5 percent fed­ eral income tax on the following incomes for the year 1866 after allowable deductions were made. The net incomes on which they paid taxes were: Frank Allen, Hastings, $768; Cyrus Buxton. Castleton, $626; Thomas Blackman, Barry Township. $501; Andrew J. Bowne, Ruineville, $488; A- E­ Bull, Rutland. $243; A.D. Babcock, Maple Grove. $374; Henry B. Barnum. Carlton, $514; Nathan Barlow. Hastings $857; William Barlow, Hastings, $390; Adam Elliott, Barry $405; Cleveland Ellis, Assyria, $1185; Martin Flower, Prairieville, $858; RJ. Grant. Hastings, $857; William S. Goodyear, Hastings. $774; Frank Hold­ en, Prairieville, $765; LA. Holbrook. Hast­ ings, $765; Lorenso Mudge. Castleton, $99; J.M. Nevins. Hastings, $32; William Lind­ sey Prairieville. $1024; S.C. Pnndle, Hast­ ings. $1272; E. Pennock. Barry, $757; Ira Pennock, Barry, $1189; D.G. Robinson, Hastings, $700; A. Ryerson, Hastings Township, $181; H.N. Sheldon, Hastings, $461; Daniel Striker, Hastings, $54; O.D. Spaulding, Hastings, $222; Amos C. Towne, Prairieville, $440; J. Vande Walker, Prairieville, $130; Albert Warner, Prairieville, $280; Russell B. Wightman, Hastings. $745; «nd Harry Wright, Mid­ dleville. $482. The Banner spoke of a meeting of the vil­ lage school board on Aug. 6, 1867. Their action on teachers’ salanes was as follows, the board voted to pay the principal $900 per year and each of the three women teach­ ers was given $7 a week for the 40 weeks of school. The Banner of Aug. 21.1867, reports that the new Johnstown Congregational Church would be dedicated on Aug. 28. That is the Lacey church. Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Safe THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Defauk has been made in the condboo* of a mortgage made by David R. Newton, an unmarried man (original mortgagors) to Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated October 2,1007, and recorded on October 10,1907 In Uber 1002866, en Page, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was as­ signed by said mortgagee to fie Chase Manhat­ tan Mortgage Corporation, Assignee by an as­ signment dated October 28, 1997, which was recorded m June 1, 1908, in Uber 1012751, on Page. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is darned to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE AND 65/100 doiara ($74,133.65), inducting interest at 8.000% per an­ num. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute of such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wM be foreclosed by a sale ot the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubke venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1XX) pm., on April 13. 2000. Said premises we situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: A Parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of She Southwest 1/4 of Section 15. Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Commencing 13 rods East of the Southwest comer of said Section 15: thence East along center of Highway 28 rods 1 1/2 links; thence 6 rods; 10 links; thence West 28 rods. 2 1/2 links; thence South 6 rods 10 links to the place of beginning, except a strip 44 feet wide of the West side thereof. The redemption period shell be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate. unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 2. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. 248 593-1306* Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 Rte *200011828 Mustangs (3/23) The Lone Stars bumped again the Hicko­ ry Comers Nine in a 15 inning game at the fair grounds one day last week says the Banner of Oct. 23. The score was 70 for Hickory Comers to 10 for the Lone Stars. The writer remembered witnessing that game. The slaughter was awful. The report of J.H. Palmer, county super­ intendent of schools, showed there are 135 school houses in the county, only two of them brick. Very few are light, clean and airy. Most of them are not creditable it said. We found this item in the Banner of Oct. 30, 1867. The Banner said, “Whether it is necessary that the word, ‘whiskey* would suggest the absence of the qualities of hon­ esty, decency and respectability is a ques­ tion long mooted, and rapidly gravitating towards a settled fact. It has long been a condemned outcast wherever social stand­ ing or family peace and happiness are desired. It is the greatest rebel in this nation. Hardly a day passes when that state­ ment is not verified.” Source The Hastings Banner of May 12. 1948. shared with us by the Genealogy Society. Note: Marshall L. Cook was bom Aug. 12, 1858 and died at age 96 in March of 1955. MORTGAGE SALE RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY WFORMATKJN OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by SHAWN M. FARR, a single man and KRISTENA A. CARR, a s»0o woman to WOODHAMS MORTGAGE CORP. a Michi­ gan Corporation. 4415 Duke St, Kalamazoo. Ml 40006, dated May 12. 1905, and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on May 15. 1905. In Uber 630 at Page 364. Said mortgage was assigned to GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SER­ VICES. INC., a New Jersey Corporation. 625 MaryvBe Centre Drive. St Louis. MO 83141, by mesne asaignments dated Juno 27. 1998 and recorded wfh the Barry County Register of Deeds on July 9.1996 in Uber 665 at Page 982. By reason at such default the undersigned elects to declare toe entire unpaid amount of said mort­ gage due and payable forthwith. At the dais of this nottoo there is claimed to be duo tor principal and interest at the rate of 9.000% per annum on said mortgage the sum of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT and 13/100 DOLLARS ($82,228.13). No suit or proceeding at law has boon Instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part tooreof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided and to pay said amount wito interest as provided In said mortgage, and a* lego1 costs, charges, and expenaee. including attorney's tees allowed by law. said mortgage wB bo torectooed by sate of too mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highoat bidder at too County Courthouse In Hastings, too place of hokfrng too Circuit Court within too County of Barry. Crty of Hastings on Thursday. April 27.2000, at 1XX) p.m., local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104. Public Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A3240(3)) the redemption period she* bo six (6) months from too date of too torectooure sate unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance witn 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case too redemption period shall bo 30 days from toe date of such aate. The premise: covered by said mortgage is sit­ uated in too City of Hastings, County of Barry. State ot Michigan, and more futy described as: THE E 1/2 OF LOTS 126 AND 127 OF THE CTTY OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. PPN: 08-051-001-064-00 GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES. INC. Assignee of Mortgagee Dated. March 16. 2000 Caled to Order at 7:00 p.m. AR Board members present Several guests Waler Budget tor 2000/2001 reviewed. Authorized March bBs tor $43,960.29 Meeting adjourned at 9:48 pjn. RaspectfUty. Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Richard Barnum, Supervisor (3-16) James W. Batehetor (P25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Suite 411-S Waters Building 161 Ottawa Avenue. N.W. Grand Rapids. Mi 49503 (616) 774-8422 :M!gSafl Visit Us on the NET jadnews.com ’'3tC)atnA C'Mw Since 1946 Burkey Sales & Service, Inc. 676-945-5085 Aluminum Exterior Low-E Glass 6®^ X Density —► 100% Lifetime Warranty Split Colors For Replacement or New construction Many Styles Available Vinyl Int.rior Come see our show room display ah 21? N. Jefferson In Hastings You won't find a better window! First Congregational Church. Lacey. Johnstown Township, 1867. (4-13) �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 16, 2000 Seeber a state mat champ eight others earn medals Magic of the sports season rewarding for traveling dreamer The madness of March is certainly here and for those of us who dabble in sports, this lime of year can seem demanding and sometimes overwhelming But the rewards certainly outweigh the road trip miles and the additional labor load. To be there through the championship moments, achieved by our hardworking prep athletes, is a gift that never leaves you and always keeps you young at heart. To be on the Joe Louis Arena floor Saturday when Lakewood’s Greg Seeber claimed his State championship was one of those moments that will certainly find its permanent spot on the Wall of Fame. Seeber can certainly not be described as an individual who got to the top because of what was given to him. He overcame the adversity of transferring from one school to another and then triumphed over all tough comers to win a State title. My mother has always been one who taught me to root for those who are not always fortunate, and watching Seeber dunng his magical moment brought me tremendous joy that continued all the way home from Detroit to Hastings. (By the way the thoughts I have collected on the State wrestling finals being held at Detroit's Joe Louis Arena have been mixed. Improvements were made from the first year to 2000, but I still would have liked a shuttle that transported individuals from the Marriott to the Red Winp' borne. The biggest gripe I have, however, is that the VanGogh exhibit didn’t open Saturday night instead of Sunday) Winning wrestling State championships is nothing new around these parts. In my five years at J-Ad Graphics, the Middleville Trojans have won a team title and Lakewood s Nick Boucher has captured an individual championsty. Even befont my upje in Barry County, I was able to cover an Allegan Tiger wrestling program that won a State crown. It's another team that is proudly displayed upon the Wall of Fame. Wrestling, however, is just one of four sports that have gained great post-season success 'round here. The Hastings High School cheerleading team qualified for the State finals for a second year in a row and the happiness, and confidence that coach Amy Hubbell provides her athletes certainly has its big rewards. The Saxons have also enjoyed great success on the basketball floors. Two consecutive Class B Final Four appearances and Wednesday night the blue and gold battled Lakewood in the first round of regionals at Kenowa Hills High School. All you have to do to evaluate the impact of Hastings’ hoops success is go to one of its games and see the excitement of the numerous fans... both young and old. Success is also a constant for the Lakewood volleyball team that competed Tuesday night in the Class B State quarterfinals at South Haven High School. Not too many prep programs compare to the one that coach Kellie Rowland has engineered at Lakewood and I’m not just talking about wins here either. To see the confidence and the smiles of the Lady Vikings has reminded me about the rewards that come from hard work. Always a big volleyball fan (my journalistic career sort of began cohering a WMU program that yearly made it to the NCAA), I now love the sport even more by being a part of Lakewood's dynasty. (A quick plug for the Vikings... what a great winter sports season it was at Lakewood High School. The wrestling team was ranked No. 1 in Division II for a good portion of the season...-Seeber was No. 1 on the mats as an individual... the Lady Vikings continue their glory on the volleyball courts in the State quarterfinals and the basketball team wins a district title and battles Hastings, for a second lime, at regionals. If I wore a hat, it would be taken off at this time.) Covering such success stories makes ones' life very fulfilling, even if the groceries haven't been bought... the apartment hasn’t been cleaned... and the birds are left wondering when daddy is coming home. From Detroit... to South Haven... to Kenowa Hills... to Kalamazoo... you may feel like a Globetrotter, but at least you can say 'what r trip its been* as you anxiously await that next championship moment. Talk to you soon Lakeshore beats Lakewood in state quarterfinal match SOUTH HAVEN — Lakewood and Stevensville Lakeshore have battled through some heated volleyball matches during recent years, but the results haven’t turned out too jovial for the Lady Vikings. DETROIT — Greg Seeber became the fourth Lakewood High School wrestler to win a State championship last Saturday. Seeber pulled out a final second victory in the 103-pound weight class at the 2000 Lower Peninsula Individual Wrestling Finals Thursday-Saturday at Detroit's Joe Louis Arena. The junior, who transferred to Lakewood from nearby Hastings managed a takedown in the final two seconds to defeat Mount Pleasant's Phil Schaefer 6-4 in the championship match for his Division II title. "I just kept trying to shoot, but he was blocking it," Seeber explained. "After I shot, he shot back on me. He didn't quite have it, so I gave it one last shot and put him down." MAT continued on page 13 Hastings' Gabe McCarty found his trip to Detroit rewarding as he earned a medal in the 275-pound weight class in Division II. State medalists headline 2000 All-Barry wrestling team The Barry County area, year after year, is a hotbed for wrestling talent. And 2000 was certainly no exception as matmen from Hastings, Delton, Lakewood, Middleville and Maple Valley, all claimed numerous honors, recorded top-notch records and qualified for post­ season tournaments. At last weekend's 2000 Lower Peninsula Individual Wrestling Finals at Detroit's Joe Louis Arena, nine wresders from Barry County achieved medals. One area grappler even walked away from the tournament with a State championship. Here is a look at the 2000 All-Barry County first and second team wrestlers and the numerous accomplishments they achieved: 1st TEAM 103 — Greg Seeber (Lakewood): State champion in Division II, second ft jegionals. season record of 34-3. 112 — Aaron Stahl (Lakewood): Season record of 21-13. Ilf — Phil Plowman — Lakewood): Third place finisher in Division II, third at regional, season record of 40-5. 125 — Bret Wiersma (Middleville): State finalist, champion at regional, season record of 44-10 with 29 pins. 130 — Randy Silsbee (Maple Valley): First at Concord Invitational and Bellevue Invitational, season record of 26-7. 135 — Matt VanDorp (Lakewood): Season record of 29-17. 140 — Jason Doyle (Middleville): Season record of 20-14 with 14 pins. US _ Tony Harmer (Lakewood): Seventh place finisher in Division II, second at regional, season record of 42-11. 152 — Chad Reil (Middleville): Sixth in Division II, second at regional, season record of 52-6 with 31 pins. 160 — Andy Eastridge (Lakewood): Season record of 23-8. 171 — David Overbeek (Delton): District champion, overall record of 35-9. 189 — Jarrod LaRoche (Lakewood): Season record of 41-5. 215 — Cory Meyers (Lakewood): Season record of 21-17. 275 — Bill Ferris (DvHwk Fifth in Division III, regional champion, season record of 49-3. 2nd TEAM 103 — Brandon Schalk (Middleville): Season record of 45-12 with 28 pins. 112 — Ben Best (Lakewood): Season record of 16-10. 112 — Pat McKeown (Middleville): Season record of 39-16 with 24 pins. 119 — Kyle Fletke (Middleville): Season record of 28-23 with 9 pins. 125 — Nate Boucher (Lakewood): Season record of 27-13. 130 — Gary Herbert (Delton): Was a consistent performer for the Panthers with a 21-17 record. 135 — Mark Thompson (Middleville): Season record of 32-18 with 18 pins. 140 — Jon Heethuis (Delton): Provided Delton with solid mat work at 140 with a 18-21 record. 145 — Israel Rosales (Middleville): Fourth in Division II, second at regionals, season record of 42-6 with 15 pins. 152 — Jeff Rhodes (Maple Valley): Sixth in Division III, second at regionals, first at Concord Invitational, Bellevue Invitational, in SMAA and at districts, season record of 39-6. 160 — Ron Wierckz (Lakewood): Season record of 18-5. SdO Josh Strait (Middleville): Season record of 42-10 with 20 pins. 171 — Shawn Veitch (Lakewood): Fifth in Division II, second at regionals, season record of 42-8. 189 — Matt Erb (Middleville): Season record of 26-19 with 11 pins. 215 — Brett Vernon (Middleville): Season record of 33-18 with 18 pins. 275 — Gabe McCarty (Hastings): Eighth in Division II. regional champion, season record of 33-9. A year ago. Lakeshore prevailed m a Class B State quarterfinal match at Byron Center High School, 12-15, 15-5, 16-14. STATE continued on past 11 Aaron Stahl, Phil Plowman, Bret Wiersma, Randy Silsbee. LaRoche. Cory Meyers and Bill Ferris. Matt VanDorp, Jason Doyle. Tony Harmer, (second row) Lady Viking Katharine Sheilenbarper makes a play during Tuesday's quarterfinal match as teammate Jill Benschoter watches from the side. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Second team wrestlers are (front row, from left) Brandon Schalk, Ben Best, Pat McKeown, Kyle Fletke. Nate Boucher, Gary Herbert. Mark Thompson. Jon Heethuis; (second row) Isreal Rosales. Jeff Rhodes, Josh Strait. Shawn Veitch, Matt Erb and Brett Vernon. Not pictured are Ron Wierckz and Gabe McCarty. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 16. 2000 - Page 11 STATE continued from page 10 The two teams met again at the Dec. 18, 1999 Lakeshore tournament and the host Lancers won in a third game thriller, 21-19. The third part of the trilogy took place Tuesday night al South Haven High School. At Make va a spot in the Clas, B semftnal,.. juM a, it was a season ago Lakewood appeared to have the upper hand, leading in the third game 12-9. but Lakeshore proved to be better down the stretch and pulled out a 9-15, 15-7, 17-15 triumph. "Wc blew it," Lakewood coach Kellie Rowland said "We had a chance to win it and wc didn’t. We gave up our aggressive game and that killed us in the end." Lakeshore. 59-12, now advances to Friday's Class B Stale semifinal match to be played, al Western Michigan University. Lakewood closed out its stellar campaign, that included district and regional championships, al 61-6. Trailing 5-4 in the first game. Lakewood's Audra Love fired back-to-back aces to give the Lady Vikings a 6-5 lead. It would be a lead that they would hold for the rest of Game I as the blue and white scored the final five points. Love made it 13-9 with an enthusiastic spike, Stephanie Maciasz gave the Lady Vikings game point. 14-9, with a powerful kill and Jill Benschoter closed out the opening game. 15-9, with another blast. "A few aces in the first game helped a great deal; then we missed some serves in the second game and that wasn't to our benefit," Rowland said. Lakeshore came out firing in Game 2 and led 4-0 before Lakewood even got on the scoreboard. Back-to-back spikes by Love made it a 4-3 contest, but the Lancers then rallied for five consecutive points (9-3) and never were threatened from that point on. Erin Freer made the last two spikes of the game, 15-7, to knot the match at one game apiece. STATE continued on page 12 Lady Vikings spike way to regional championship Lakewood clearly was the dominating team last Friday in the Class B regional tournament held at East Grand Rapids High School. The Lady Vikings won its regional crown rather easily, ousting West Catholic 15-2. 15-8 and Holland Christian 15-7. 15-8. Those victories set up a Class B State quarterfinal match Tuesday against Stevensville Lakeshore Lakewood entered the match ranked No. 5 in Class B with an overall record of 61-5, while Blough (3 aces, 1? points) and Shellenbarger (ace, 10 points) serving, Blough (43 assists) passing. Maciasz (24 kills), Benschoter (15 kills) and Love (10 kills) attacking. Love (6 blocks) and Maciasz (5 blocks) blocking and Shellenbarger (29 digs), Benschoter (18 digs). Love (21 digs) and Maciasz (17 digs) in that category. Maciasz is just 11 digs from Jennifer Mitchell's school record. Shellenbarger. on defense, made just one error the entire tournament. Saxons take district title; Panthers post-season hoop hopes dashed Many area basketball prognosticators expected the winner of the March 8 game between Hastings and Wayland Union to come out of the Thomapple Kellogg High School-held Class B district as the champions. The two teams battled tooth and nail for four quarters, but in the end it was the Saxons (14-8 heading into Wednesday's regional game versus Lakewood) squeaking out a tough 62-55 triumph against a talented team of Wildcats. The win set up a Saxon meeting with Plainwell in Friday's district championship. The blue and gold won that game handily. 50-36. All-State candidate and Mr. Basketball finalist Tony Bowne was the catalyst in the Hastings’ comeback attack. Wayland led 17-15 after one quarter and 43-39 after three quarters, but Bowne and the Saxon squad were not to be denied. Hastings actually trailed 13-8 late in the first quarter before a jumper by Jared Currie, a triple by Bowne and a jumper by Bowne tied the score. 15-15. Bowne put his team up 53-52 with a jumper in the lane with 1:32 remaining and then made a steal, dribbled the length of the court and scored a layup with 1:23 to extend the lead out to three points, 55­ 52. "He (Bowne) looked to attack; he's our money player and we need more money from him," Hastings coach Don Schils said. Bowne finished with a team-high 17 points (13 in the first half) and Dustin Terrel added 16 markers to the blue and gold’s scorebook. Terrel uuled out with 3:41 left in the fourth quarter with Wayland leading by a point, 48-47. In the final minute the Saxons received three free throws from Leland Jennings and a basket from post player Ryan Eltzroth to secure the victory. Jennings and Eltzroth, along with Currie, helped Hastings' winning cause. Jennings scored 9 points with eight of them coming in the final eight minu’es. "Leland played an outstanding game; he really came through for us tonight," Schils said. "We won because of our mental toughness in the fourth quarter, something we lacked during the season.” Eltzroth gave the Saxons a strong presence down low and Currie benefited his team with plenty of hustle. "I have a lot of faith in Jared Currie," Schils said. "He gives us the hustle, stops and those types of things." Wayland, like Hastings, had two Stevensville Lakeshore came in ranked No. 4. The Lady Vikings opened its season against West Catholic and actually Catholic appeared a bit sharper, according to Rowland, in that opening match. Lakewood streaked out to a 14-1 lead in the first game and never looked back after tha*. "We just had too many weapons; they just couldn't stretch our defense out wide enough." Rowland said. Stephanie Maciasz (attacking), Audra Love (attacking and blocking), Jill Benschoter (overall play) and Katherine Shellenbarger (defense) were the main weapons in the win over West Catholic. Holland Christian opened the night with a victory over Wyoming Rogers, but found its opposition a bit more challenging in the championship match. Rowland said her spikers had not faced Holland all season, but said her notes on them made them out to be a very solid squad. "(Ashley) Frost and (Audra) Love blocking at the net was a key," Row land said. “We jumped out early in the first game and then the girls really fell it in the second game. (Stephanie) Maciasz was great on defense." Statistical leaders for the tournament were Love (4 aces, 22 points), Amanda NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING P» Rapon IIB Aim tQKKi on Agng wl how ■ out*c hMimg Fnky Apt 14. 2000. at 1000 am n tha Courts t Law Commumly Room 200 W Court S»M<. Hasting, Ml on it, thraa yaar Annual imgtamontaoon Plan tar 2001 -2003 and Sanur Naada Aaaaaatnan, PutAc cortvnwM ata wWcomod Any wnnan commanu MtoMd be ••nt to Jennifer Carver. Regx>n HIB Area Agency on Aging, 200 W. Merger. Baflto Creek Ml 48017 DISTRICT contd. cm page 13 Plainwell to battle Lakewood Wednesday in a first round regional contest at Kenowa Hitts. (Photo by Molly Minton) — NOTICE — To members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at (he Home Office. 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Smith and Jamie Brown. Delton Kellogg's Derek Stiles (50) goes up for two in the lane ounng last Wednesday's district basketball game versus Plainwell. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Members of the Saxon basketball team celebrate its championship gained in the district basketball tournament. Hastings captured victories over Wayland Union and Lakewood’s Jill Benschoter goes to air with hopes of blasting a spike during Friday's Class B regional tournament. (Photo by Perry Hardin) players who managed double digits, Josh National Bank of Hastings is seeking to fill a full-time position in our Loan Operations Department. Loan Operations and/or lending experience a must. FNMA, escrow, student loans, Windows NT experience a plus. Team players with a positive attitude are encouraged to submit resume with letter of application be'o<e March 13th to Attn: Human Resources National Bank of Hastings, 241 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Hastings. Michigan, on Wednesday, April 12, 2000, beginning at 9:00 a.m. DUANE L O'CONNOR, Secretary N you have any spaaai needs please contact Jean Kehoe. Region He Area Agency on Agng (616) 986-2450 or 1 -888-399-0979 (tol tree). 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Delton, at 9 am. or as noted All meeting dales and times are subject to cHange ANNOUNCEMENT SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY ANO A FOUR TOWNSHIP JOINT SPECIAL MEETING Barry Township Johnstown Township Hope Township Prairieville Township MARCH 21.2000 AT 7 PM AT THE BARRY TOWNSHIP HALL MEETING SUBJECT SEWER RATE HIKE CITY OF HASTINGS DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES/ CITY ENGINEER The City of Hastings is seeking a highly motivated personsfor the position of Director of Public Sen-ices / City engineer Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field, and hast a minimum of 5 years experience in public serv­ ice (public works) related work. Professional Engineer registered in the State of Michigan or able to get registration within 1 year preferred Responsible for all matters relating to the construction, m_.tagetnent. maintenance, and operation of the physical proper­ ties and services of the City. Also responsible for all planning in connection with any changes in. improvements of. or additions to such properties or sen ices as are required to meet the needs of the City and its inhabitants. Good communication skills are required along with the abili­ ty to work well with the public and with an elected board. Salary $46,000 - $56,000 DOQ plus excellent benefits. Send resume, salary history and references to Jeff Mansfield, City Manager. 201 E. State Street, Hastings. Ml 49058. applications must be received by no later than Friday. April 14. 2000 at 5:30 p.m. �Pago 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 16. 2000 Vikings win in district hoops Execution... consistency shooting the rock... a suffocating defense. The varsity eagers at Lakewood High School used those skills in its 57-42 win over Central Montcalm last Friday in a district championship game held at Belding High School. That victory set up a rematch between Lakewood and Hastings in Wednesday's regional tournament game. Lakewood beat Hastings 57-51 in an early season game Dec. 10 at Lakewood High School. Coach Mark Farrell's Vikings made good on 18-of-35 shots from the field last Friday, nailed 8-of-14 attempts from three-point range (57 percent) and connected on !3-of-!6 tosses from the charity stripe (81 percent). With that type of a shooting night. Lakewood led 17-13 after one quarter, 37­ 25 at the half and 53-35 after three quarters. Defensively, the blue and while made 7 steals and pulled down 15 rebounds on the defensive glass. Joel Dow came up with 4 steals, while Jeremy Frost was the team's top rebounder with 6 caroms. Lakewood managed 18 rebounds total. "We executed our game plan tonight." coach Farrell said. "We shot very well and our defense was fantastic." Dow also led the triumphant squad in the scorcbook with 16 points. His total included four trifectas. Luke Farrell also tallied double digits with 15 markers. Farrell drained three shots from three-point land. rhe Vikings also received 9 points from Frost and 8 markers from Jeff Elcnbaas. "This was a great victory for us." coach Farrell explained. STATE Lakewood held leads of 4-1. 7-3 10-6 and 12-9 in the third and deciding game, but each time the cushion appeared comfortable. Lakeshore responded with a heroic comeback. Service aces from Maciasz and Ashley Frost put the Lady Vikings up 14-13, but a matching ace from Karin Poschke tied the score at 14­ 14. The Lancers then went ahead 15-14. but the Lady Vikings' Katherine Shellenbarger evened things at 15-15 with another service ace. Finally. Lakeshore closed out the one hour and 33-minute State championship a just reward for Seeber Greg Seeber was not afraid to fail and look lo the mat with his goal firmly in his mind. The Lakewood High School junior, who began his high school wrestling career as a Hastings Saxon, found himself in last Saturday's Division II 103-pound weight class championship at the Joe Louis Arena. But he wasn't just content with making it to the Slate individual wrestling championship He was out there to win it, no matter what it look. Seeber's opponent was a good one. whom he had faced before. Ml. Pleasant's Ptnl Schafer Schafer had an overall record of 57-0 and had defeated Seeber al regionals a couple of weeks previous with a 10-6 decision. "It wasn't really adjustments (what Seeber fell he had to change to achieve a victory), but it was more conditioning." Seeber said The championship match was deadlocked 3-3 after two rounds and was still tied. 4-4. with two seconds to go in the third and final round Thai's w hen Seeber used a takedown lo claim a dramatic 6-4 decision. It was the big reward for plenty of hard work. And consider that Seeber didn't even qualify for State a season ago... the accomplishment becomes even greater. "I just kept trying to shoot, but he was blocking it." Seeber explained. "After I shot, he shot back on me and he didn't quite have iL I gave it one last shot and put him down." The State championship win improved Seeber's season's mark to 34-3 and made him the fourth Viking grappler to earn a Suite title. The last was Nick Boucher, who also won his title at 103 back in 1996. Carl Fedcwa (140 in 1994) and Doug Brooks (185 in 1980) were the other two Viking Stale champions. "I knew I could do it; it was just a matter of who had the bigger heart." Seeber said. The move from Hastings to Lakewood was a major challenge for Seeber, but eventually he came out on lop. Not only did Seeber achieve often on the mst, but the Vikings' team was ranked No. I in Division II for a good portion of the winter season "I started off slow because of the move," Seeber said. "(Coach Bob) Veitch taught me a lot; he taught me moves that I could work on." Changes can be very difficult, especially for a high school student with very big dreams. "I just had a rough year," Seeber said. Last year moving in with my dad was a change I had lo adjust to. (But) People al school treated me with a lot of respect; everyone was really nice to me." Veitch knows the adjustments that Seeber had to make weren't easy, but the payoff was certainly golden. "Any time a kid transfers to a school, they have to overcome kids, school. teaching and he has been a spark plug since he started," Veitch said. "He's a champion." Not only did Seeber have to adjust to his new surroundings, but his behavior Senior Citizens Wieland 65.5-38.5; Woodmansee 64-41; Nash 63-41; Kuempel 62.5-41.5; Hall 59­ 45; Jesick 59-45; No One Senior 56.5-47.5; Brewer s 55.5-48.5; Schlachter 51-53; Sny­ der 50.5-53.5; Friends 49-55; Moucoulis 49-55; Girrbach’s 45.5-58.5; Lethcoe 45­ 59; M-M's 43-61. Women’s High Games: K. Colvin 173; E. Mesecar 164; M. Matson 164; V. Brown 180; M Dull 167; N Boniface 172; H. Ser­ vice 177; M. Wieland 182; G. Potter 168; E. Ulrich 171. Women's High Series: K. Colvin 463; E. Mesecar 473; N. Boniface 459; H. Ser­ vice 480; M Wieland 493; E. Ulrich 469. Men's High Games: R Nash 156; N. Thaler 176; B. Adgate 158; W. Wood­ mansee 171; P Terpemng 17ft G. Forbey 163; C. Haywood 164; G. Waggoner 196; R. Schlachter 179; M. Schondelmaycr 18ft J. Mercer 174; C. Jcsick 186; B. Teny 183; W. Birman 165. Men’s High Series: N. Thaler 486; W. Woodmansee 469; C. Haywood 477; G. Waggoner 547; R. Schlachter 465; M. Schondelmayer 463; J. Mercer 471; C. Jesick 458; B. Terry 503; W. Birman 478. Saturday Majors Boys’ High Games 4k Series: C. Purdum 199-544; D Eagle 224-509; J. Butler 195­ 505; N. Wright 176-458; P. Henney 182­ 451; B. Roach 163-445; J. Goggins 170­ 437; J. Smith I4l-39»c Boys’ Good Games M. Spidel 159; D Lusty 153; I. Weeks 151; B Huss 150; B. 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NOTICE Mark and Mika Sheldon Richard Barnum Superviaor CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES 2000 Street Tkee Request for BMs The City of Hastings ts requesting bids tor provision only (not plant­ ing) oi trees to be planted tn the sfeet right ol ways and public parks throughout town. Specifications are available at the Office of the City CtorVTfoaaurer. 201 East Sate Street Hastings Ml 49058 Btos are due at the above address no later than Apni 4.2000. at 1OO p.m The Crfy ol Hastings reserves the nght to reject any and all btos. to waive any irregularities in the bids, and to accept the bid which the Qty believes to be to its best interest, all factors considered. match. 17-15. with a pair of spikes from its lop hitters. Molly Kamp and Freer. "Our serve receive broke down; you can't win if you can't serve receive," Rowland said. "You can't tip into a good team's hands." Il was a tough loss for the Lady Vikings to swallow, but the Lancers earned the win with some solid plays down the stretch. "It was two evenly matched teams, but they made the fewest mistakes at the end when it was the toughest," Rowland said "This is iL.. it’s do or die. When we had the chance to kill the ball at the end, we didn't" Maciasz led Lakewood with 20 kills and Benschoter added 16. Love topped the Lady Vikings with 4 blocks, 9 service points and 4 aces. Amanda Blough made 35 assists and 23 digs. Shellenbarger also added 23 digs. Lancaster 171 -469; C. Madden 134; T. Pen­ nington 203-501; L. Gray 156; K. Perry 192; H. Service 177; G. Meaney 178; S. Ripley 148; N. Taylor 151; D. Bartimus 191-542; R. Lydy 218-572; B. Keeler 211­ 475; L. Falconer 192-498. Men’s Good Games A Series: M. Mar­ tin 192; J. Bartimus 218-566; M. Lydy 198; D. Tinkler 186-496; M. Kasinsky 206-585; K. Meaney 191; B. Keeler 243-646; R. Fay 212-602; J. Mays 206-593; D. Service 195­ 563; M. McKee 205; D. Marsh 192; S. Peabody 231-601; K. McDonald 170; W. Brodock 189-503; R. Roush 211; J. Bar­ num 220-619; M. Lawson 171; J. Driver 210-585; H. Penning-ion 213-603; D. Sears 194. Recreation Team #3 - 33; Hastings Bowl 30; Freeport Elevator 25. High Games A Series: T. Wieland 523; D. McKelvey 508; C. Wanland 505; K. Wanland 211-504; W. Mallenkoote 565; S. Anger 14-571; E. Jackson 247-571; D. Lambert 533. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care 68.5-39.5; Misfits 63.5-44.5; Eye & ENT 60-48; Nash Chiropractic 59.5­ 483; Seeber’s Auto 57-51; Nash “5** Plus 53-55; Mace Pharmacy 46.5-61.5; R. R. St. Mill 44.5-63.5; Ginbach’s 44-64; Lifestyles 43.5-64.5 High Games A Series: R. Hathaway i BO-492; E. Dunham 176-488; M. Garber 182-477; B. Moore 163-446; D. Bums 162­ 388; K. Becker 177; M. Snow 168; D. See­ ber 167; J. Rice 165; T. Poll 158; N. Thaler 154. Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 303-173; The Misfits 28-20; Friends 28-20; Hastings Bowlers 27.5-29.5; Al A Pete’s 21-27; Advanced Commercial Printers 20-28; Plumb’s 19-29; Consumers Concrete 18-30. Men’s High Gaines A Series: L. Miller 214; K. Phenix 245-635; L. Burch 203-565; D. Malyneik 184; J. Bartimus 203-573; P. Scobey 214; D. Morgan 202 Women’s High Games A Series: B. Norris 172; T. Maurer 139; S. Bowman 191-513; P. Arends 213-525; V. Thompson 171. Node* of Mortgage Foractoaura Saia TMS HRN » A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY »NFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Data* has bean made n the conditions of a mortgage made by Karen K. S4ver. a single woman (original mortgagors) to vandyk Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Cor­ poration. Mortgagee, dated August 18.1099. and recorded on August 26. 1999 in Document No. 1034533. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Country­ wide Home Loans. Inc.. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated August 23,1999. which was recorded on October 7. 1999, in Document No. 1036300. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date thereof the sum of EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND THREE HUN­ DRED TWENTY-NINE AND 18/100 dollars (889.329.18), mdudmg merest at 11.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on March 30. 2000. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Lot 18 of Pro Haven Estates, as recorded r Uber 5 of Plats, on Page 95. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month (s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated February 17.2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 248 593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fie #200011144 Mustangs (3/16) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 16. 2000 - Page 13 MAT continued from page 10 Seeber joins Nick Boucher (currently wrestling at Cleveland Slate). Carl Fedewa and Doug Brooks as the program's State champions. Boucher won at 103 in 1996, Fcdcwa at 140 in 1994 and Brooks at 185 in 1980. Boucher went through his championship season ranked No. 1 nearly the entire season, but Seeber had to Middle school wrestlers win big over Newhall The Hastings Middle School wrestling team defeated Newhall 77-27 March 8 in a match held in Wyoming. The Saxons won 14 of 19 matches u, win in convincing fashion. Caleb Case wrestled his best match of the year, according to coach Tom Brighton, and pinned his opponent in the second period. Heath Vanbelltum also showed that he has started to put his wrestling ability together, said Brighton, and won on a first period pin. Winning varsity matches were Devon Borror (forfeit). Derrick Jones (forfeit). Chad Ferguson (pin). Ryan Ferguson (pin). Case (pin). Matt Lipslraw (pin). Drew Richardson. Joel Maiville (pin), Codey Reid (21-19 decision), Scott Allerding (forfeit). Vanbelkum (pin). Jake Armour (pin). Tom Rowse (21-4 decision) and Scott Redman (pin). Winning exhibition matches were Borror (16-4 decision). Jeff Allen (pin), Ted Knuppenberg (pin). Tyler Fulmer (two pins). Tom Girrbach (pin). Jacob Cary (pin). Corey Fueri (pin). Jones (pin). Dan Hoffman (5-0 decision), Jacob Elliott (pin), Andrew Bollhouse (pin), Nick O’Heran (pin) and Armour (pin). constantly persevere to gain his championship. At regionals, the former Saxon finished second... not first. But in Wrcstlingtown last weekend. Seeber was confident that he could achieve his dream. "1 knew I could do it. it was just a matter of who had the bigger heart." Seeber said. His road to his No. I included a 9-4 win over Monroe Jefferson’s Jake Baron, a 10-0 triumph over Wayland Union's D.J. Sutherland, a 17-2 technical fall over Dexter’s Jeff Marsh and the win that went down to the wire versus Schafer. Delton and Hastings each had a heavyweight who relumed home with a DISTRICT medal, Bill Ferris and Gabe McCarty. Panther Ferris wound up filth at 275 in the Division III tournament. After winning his first two matches over Whitehall's Keith Abcrcrombi 15-4 and Cass City’s Chns Dubay 13-0. Ferris lost a heartbreaking 7-6 decision to West Catholic’s Dan Kliphuis. In the match to decide fourth and fifth place. Ferris dropped a 5-4 overtime decision to Portland's Andy Pohl. The winning point came when Ferris was charged with pulling down Pohl s head gear. MAT continued on page 14 continued from page 11 Smith put up points in every quarter and ended with 15 points. Brown scored 9 points in the first quarter and finished with 14 markers. The Wildcats, who started the game by scoring the first seven points, ended their campaign at 14-7. Plainwell 76 Delton Kellogg 64... To reach the district final. Plainwell had lo first get past Delton. And sophomore guard Kenny Martin made that happen. Martin scored 26 points, making four three-pointers and scoring at least five points in each of the four quarters, helping Plainwell to secure a spot in last Friday’s championship game. "(Shawn) Millward was the guy we were concerned about, but he (Martin) was the difference," Delton Kellogg coach Jim Hogoboom said. Millward led Plainwell with 18 points in a first round 61-46 win over host Middleville March 6 and added 13 points to his tournament total versus Delton. But Martin proved to be the difference, not only with his scoring, but also with his penetration and his quickness on the defensive side of the floor. Robert Boyle was the top marksman for Delton, scoring 24 points and making good on three trifecta attempts. Hogoboom said his star guard was "much things. They caught us out of position a couple of times.” In the third quarter the lead became even larger as Martin scored 7 and his teammates added another 10 to put the Trojans ahead by 15 points, 53-38. "It was real physical and they were knocking down the shots and getting rebounds." Hogoboom said. "1 thought that if we could get it down to 10, it was still workable." Led by Boyle's 8 points. Delton attempted to come back in the fourth quarter and scored 24 points in those final eight minutes. But Plainwell also found great success from the field during that time, tallying 23. more assertive in the second half of the season" much to the team's benefit. The champions ot the YMCA March Tournament was the McNeal Law Firm. Team members are (front row, from left) Mike Pott. Wayne Punchel. Andy Dousch, Doug Yebma; (back row) Ryan Osterhouse, Nate Pranger, Seth Osterhouse, Johnny Price. Andy Finkbeiner and Doug Thayior. (Photo provided) Delton led after one quarter. 18-17, but Plainwell won the second stanza 19-10 lo pull ahead at half. 36-28. The final points came on a Martin three-pointer with two seconds to go before intermission. "In the first half, they (Plainwell) must have shot about 70 percent." Hogoboom said. "I thought that they really dictated Hastings’ Josh Hendershot looks to make a pass around a Plainwell defender. (Photo by Perry Hardin) VanElst is an All-American Senior Jason VanElst, of Middleville, finished seventh in the shot pul with a 54-6 3/4 effort and fifth in the weight throw with a 58-9 1/2 at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships last Friday and Saturday in Boston. VanElst is a member of the Grand Valley Stale University track and field team and earned All-American honors for bis M(W.»iW. placed 13th overall at the event Finishing second in the YMCA March Tournament was the team from Flextab. Members ot the squad are (front row, from left) Scott English, Reed McKinley. Steve Hopkins, Brian Hopkins; (back row) Mick Collier, Chad Lindy, Jeff Timm and Steve Eglester. (Photo provided) YMCA of Barry County Adah Floor Hockey Games played: Metal Milrtr- 2 vs. Hack­ ers 5; Advanced Stone and Tile 12 vs. Avengers 2; Bye: TNR Machine. W/L Advanced Stone A Tile.............................. 2-0 TNR Machine________ _________ ______ 1-0 Hackm........................................................I-I Avengers.......................... ..............................0-1 Metal Militia _...y_______________ .0-2 LEGAL HOTICE Are you changing jobs or retiring? What should you do with your 401(k) or pension plan distribution? Wouldn’t you like a team of specialists on your side to handle your financial concerns? The Olsson Group is committed lo providing comprehensive financial advice with Short Forectoeure Mottea - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.O, IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Penny S Brooks lo United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. Un. Mortgagee, dated June 10, 1993. and recorded on Juno 21, 1993. tn Uber 575. on page 236. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof too awn Of SEVENTY NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWO AND 74/100 DOLLARS ($79,602.74), mdudmg merest at 725% por an­ num. Under toe power of sate contamod m sari mortgage and the statute r such case made and provided, notice « hereoy gwen that said mort­ gage wifl bo foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan, at 1 00 o’clock p.m. on Thursday. April 27. 2000 Said premises are situated in Township of Hastings Barry County. Mtefegan. and are de­ scribed as: LOT 18 OF BROOKFIELD ACRES. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED P4 LIBER 5 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 29 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date ot such sate unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in whch case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated March 7. 2000 United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United States Department of *gncutture Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES PC 30300 Northwestern H^iway Suite 222 Fermmgton Htes Mch^an 48334 integrity, competence, and the best service possible. Wally Olsson. Hastings High School Class of 1956. has 35 years of experience as a Financial Advisor with Roney and Company which is now Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Linda Baker, his assistant, has 19 years experience with Roney and Company and Raymond James & Associates. Inc. With the addition of Wally’s sons, Jeff and Scott, the team boasts a combined total or more than 62 years’ experience in the financial services industry. Call (800) 451-0479 now to set up your appointment. The Olsson Group Waters Building, Suite 405 161 Ottawa Avenue NW Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 Telephone (616) 456-8691 toll-Frec (800) 451-0479 Fax (616) 456-1915 RAYMOMIJAMl.S ASSOCIATES. fsJC •tatat t »:*»•»• S>’C Waller S. Olsson. Senior Vice President. Investments - Financial Advisor Linda C. Baker, Service Associate Jeffrey D. Olsson. Associate Financial Advisor Scott D. Olsson. Associate Financial Advisor Specializing in Mutual Funds, IRAs, Retirement Plans, Rollovers, Annuities, Long Term Care Insurance, Stocks and Bonds. Committed to your financial future. Spirit League Success... The seventh grade basketball team in the YMCA Spirit League finished its season with a 4-2 record. Team members are (front row, from left) Andy Kelly, Eric Frith, Andy Griggs, Michael Newsted, Aaron Fortier, Josh Maurer, Kevin Davis; (back row) coach Tony Frith, Jesse Cappon Andrew Vincent, Mike Garrett, Brandon Johnson and coach Tad Davis. (Photo provided) HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUN­ TY. MICHIGAN. ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that ■ special meetro had at 730 p in on March a. 2000. at M Hop. Townahip Hall, me Townahfo Board ol Hope Township adopted ma toaowmg Ordinance, being Ordinance No 44. whch a set forth below ORDINANCE NO. 44 Adopted March 8. 2000 Effective: Eight (8) Days Following Publication. Following Adoption An Ordinance to amend the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning of a portion of land situated m Land Section 21 from an existing ’AR' Agriculture and Rural Residential District zoning classification to a "RL-V Single Family Residential Lake District zoning classification; and to repeal all existing Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I, REZONING IN LAND SECTION 21 The Zoning Map and Description of Zoning Districts by Sections of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance are hereby amended as to Land Sectton 21 to provide as follows: Section 21-Zoned AR except all that land lying Southeasterly along shore of Long Lake Northern boundary line being North line of Section 21. South and Easterly boundary being 0. Trantham property which is zoned RL-2. Also except Scoffs Hillside Park Plat lying South of Lake 21 as described in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 101 which is zoned RL-1. Also except property described as: Beginning at the South 1/4 post of Section 21. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence North 00’3937- West, along the North and South 1/4 Ime of sari Section. 1473 03 feet to a traverse line of the water's edge of Lake 21; thence North 74*16*57" East, along said traverse line. 251.64 feet; thence South 75’47*27" East, along said traverse Ime, 227.62 feet; thence North 57*1 (HXT East, along said traverse Ime. 300 00 feet to the end of sard traverse Ime; thence South 15’31’46' West. 294 90 feet thence South 31’20'41- West. 249.03 feet; thence South 003937- East. 215.84 feet; thence South &9°2023* West. 40 00 feet thence South 00’3937* East. 423 81 feet thence South 05*2135" East. 505 45 feet to toe South line ot sari Section 21. thence South 89’1037" West, along sari South line. 504 41 feet to the place of begmnmg Intending to include all lands between the traverse line of said Lake 21 and the water's edge of said lake, which is zoned RL- 1. SECTION. SEVERABILITY Should any section or part thereof of this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional, null or void by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections or parts thereof of this Ordinance SECTION III EFFECTIVE DATE A REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES Thts Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days following rts publication after adoption. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed Sytvia Forster, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 South M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 �Page 14 The Hastings Bennet Thursday. March 16. 2000 No Preference Towing wins permission for auto repair by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Chad Teague, owner of No Preference Towing received approval (with conditions) for a special use permit from the Village of Middleville Planning Com-mission March 7 to accommodate minor auto repair on the site. In a public hearing on the issue, David Forester, who lives across the street, and John Forester, who owns property in the area, told the commission about their concerns with the business. Both Foresters told the commission that it has been noisy, muddy and that some employees have been rude. David Forester also asked how hazardous wastes were handled. Teague explained that once the weather is suitable he hopes to finish the landscaping, which he could not do when lie bought the property in November. He also explained that he had (unbeknownst to him) an employee who was behaving in ways that led to his firing. The commission approved the special use permit on the conditions that Teague fulfill all the requirements, finishing the fence, inside the fence storage of vehicles, landscaping, parking trucks or other vehicles only on the cement in front of the building and an attempt to control noise. This special use recommendation now goes to the Village Council for action. If it is approved there. Teague can start the process of getting his license from the State but will not be able to do any repairs until the requirements are met. The commission approved a site plan for Reliable Roofing on State Street for a 10,000-square-foot warehouse and a 1500square-foot office area. Bob DeFauw presented plans for the third expansion at Simpson Industries. This squares off the building and provides for additional business which the company is anticipating The commission scheduled a special meeting at 7 p.m. March 21 to review the revised preliminary Planned Unit Development of Towne Square. Also on the agenda for the special meeting is the preliminary plat of Seneca Ridge. MAT continued from page 13 Hunt 7-6, dropped another 7-6 decision to Lowell's Caleb Grummet and was pinned in 2:02 by Carlton Airport's Neil Szuch. Lakewood also had three other matmen who medaied: Phil Plowman. Shawn Saxon McCarty captured eighth place at 275 ip the Division II tournament. McCarty pinned Hartland’s Jim Bunn in 4:15. lost to St. Clair Shores’ Giusepp Agrusa 6-3. defeated Mattawan's C.J. Veitch and Tony Harmer. Plowman improved upon his fifth place State performance a year ago by taking third at 119 in 2000. He actually could have wrestled for a title as well, but arrived at Joe Louis late for a match on Friday and lost a very tough decision. "I wrestled, but didn’t warmup.” Plowman said. He rebounded by beating Farmington's Jon Simmons 13-1 for third. Earlier in the tournament. Plowman ran out of time and lost to Simmons. 5-4. "That's part of the sport... to come back." Lakewood coach Bob Veitch said. The coach's son, Shawn, was fifth at 171. Veitch pinned Tecumseh's Leith Killy in 1:20, won a 12-5 decision over Wayland Union's Neal Fryling, lost a tough 8-7 decision to Wyoming Park's Mike Lewis before winning his match for fifth place. Harmer ended up seventh at 152, winning a 12-5 major decision over Lowell's T.J. Forward, losing to Hartland's Shane Steckroth 15-14, ousting Mt. Clemens* Joe Ehrke with a pin in 1:16 and losing to Zeeland's Jeff McDonough. Maple Valley’s Jeff Rhodes, a junior who entered the State finals with a sparkling 37-3 record, placed sixth in the Division IV 152-pound weight class. His final decision Saturday was a 5-2 defeat to Hartford's Chris Moore. That decision came after a tough 13-2 loss to Union City’s Beau Locker earlier in the day. "I was happy with the way I wrestled at the beginning of the tournament, but I could have wrestled better during the last two matches," Rhodes said. Rhodes said the strategy versus Moore was to score one point and possibly get a takedown. He said he felt good, but obviously Moore was not willing to let Rhodes* points come easily. For a second year, the State individual wrestling finals were stayed at Detroit's Joe Louis Arena and many wrestling fans The tournament opened for Rhodes with a 10-2 decision win over Benzie Central's Dave Egeler and continued with two more decision victories. Rhodes beat St. Louis' Bob Bottorff 5-3 and Constantine's Kevin Watkins 9-2. Two wrestlers from Middleville came away as Division II medalistsjt the 2000 Lower Peninsula Individual Wrestling Finals Is Rosales was fourth in the 145pound weight class, while Chad Reil finished sixth in the 152-pound weight class. Rosales defeated Hartland's Steve Steckroth 4-1 in his first match, then won another 4-1 match over Fruitport's Sam Cooper, lost to Mason's Jeff Stevens 6-5, beat Sturgis' David Luddcrs 5-1 and was defeated by Mt. Morris' Steve Mosley 10-2 in the match that decided third and fourth place. Rosales, who also achieved a fourth place at State last year, said his wrestling could have been sharper. "I didn't wrestle my best as I did all year," Rosales said. "My goal was to get to the finals, (but) only one guy can take No. 1." Rosales* final match came against a very challenging foe. "I didn't know the guy from Mt. Morris, but I knew that he was a stud." Rosales. Reil opened with a 13-7 win over Zeeland's Jeff McDonough, but then was pinned by Clio's Joe Funsch in the second round. He then won 7-5 over Fruitport's Billy Johnson and beat Lowell's TJ. Forward before falling to Hazel Park’s Jeff Brown and to McDonough 14-10. were on hand to take in the show, -• LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice « hereby gwen that toe Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing tor toe tottowmg Special Use Permits: CASE NO. SP. 8-2000 - Pete Dunn, (appli­ cant); Dunn Farms, (property owner) Location: At 15202 Hutchinson Rd . on toe West Ude between Stockland & Hickory Rda. in Sec 27 of Johnstown Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit tor a permanent sawmill. CASE NO. SP. 9-2000 - Lorraine Ferris, (ap­ plicant); Austin & Lorraine Ferric, (property owners) Location: At 205 E Lsmaar Rd on toe NW comer of Letiaar & Banheld Rds m Sec 20 of Johnstown Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit tor a home occupation (i.e, a hair salon) Meeting Date: March 27. 2000 Time: 7 ® P M Place: Community Room in toe Courts & Law BuSdmg at 220 West Court St. Hastings. Mchig*1 Site .nspeebons of toe above described prop­ erties wtf. be completed by too Planning Commisston members the day of the hearing Interested persons dearing to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing wifl be given toe opportunity to be heard at toe above mentioned time and place. Any written re­ sponse may be mailed to the address listed be­ low or faxed to 616-948-4820 The special use applications are available tor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office 220 W State St. Hastings. Michigan 49058 dunng the hours of 8 a m. to 5 p m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m ), Monday thru Friday. Please cal toe Plannmg Office at 948-4330 tor further o formation The County of Barry wdl provide necessary auxAary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to md>vtouais wto dcabikbos at too mootingtoeanng Upon ten (10) days notice to too County of Barry indMduals w<to o.-saMities requiring smokery aids or services should contact toe County of Barry by writing or calling toe following Michael Brown. County Administrator 220 W State Street. Hast­ ings Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Debbie S Smith. Barry County Clerk (3-16) PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: Synopsis ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by DeVan LaGrone, Sarah A LaGrone. husband & w«e and Charles W Murphy, a single man (original mort­ gagors) to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP tft/a Green Tree Fmnoai Servicing Cor­ poration. Mortgagee, dated July 16. 1998. and recorded on August 24. 1998 m Document •1016007. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN AND 50/100 dollars ($128,477.50), Including interest at 11.250% per Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mod- venue. at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1:00 PM. on April 27. 2000 Sad premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Mchigan. and are described as: East 20 acres of toe West 1/2 of too Northwest 1/4 lying South of the pubic highway known as Lewis Road. Section 29, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, as piece of beginning. thence South 800 West 300 feet parallel with the corterkno of Lewis Road, thence North 288 86 feet paralei with sad East line; thence East 160 feet parallel with the centerine of Lewis Road, thence North 311.14 feet parallel with sad East, thence East 140 feet The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) Dated: March 16. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200013148 Regular Meeting March 8, 2000 Meeting was called to order at 7 JO P.M. All Board members present and Deputy SuperAlso present were 8 members of the public. Accepted resignation ol Rick Werner from Park Board. Appointed Jack Woods to Park Board. Minutes o* February 9, 2000 were approved with corrections. Department reports received and filed Approved donation of mountain bike tor Police Department. Discussion look place regarding Initial Re­ sponse Agreement with Gun Plains Township. Update on scrap tire project grant with Envi­ ronmental Rubber Inc. ($31,000). Discussion regarding jomt meeting regarding sewer rate hike with Barry, Hope, Johnstown, Prairieville Townships and Southwest Barry County Sewer Authority Board. March 21.2000 at the Barry Twp. Hall at 7 JO p.m. Closed Session regarding Confidential Attor­ ney-Client information presented to Clerk by At­ torney Ken Sparks regarding Van Keuren matter and limited comment to the public. Discussion regarding Township Hall kitchen addition project Discussion regarding insulating Pine Lake Fire Station Set dates and times for Budget workshop and hearing Workshop: March 21st at 900 a m. at 10115 South Norns Road 'Prainevile Twp Hall Hearing: March 30th at 7:30 p.m. at 10115 South Norris Road ’Pranovde Twp Hall. Accepted resignation of Scott Forgar from Po­ lice Department. Approved Mike Herzog return from LOA to PLFD Approved Pine Lake Association fireworks per­ mit tor July 4th at 10:15-10:45 p.m. Casey Harris and Ian Drffenderfer. Barry Con­ servation District discussed Gypsy Moths. Information meetings on Gypsy Moths will be held March 30th. 7:00 p.m. at Johnstown Twp. and April 10th. 7:00 p.m. at Barry Twp. Approved list of outstanding bills as presented n the amount of $7,257 03. Adjourned at 10:25 PM Normajean Nichols. Clerk Attested toby: Lloyd Goytngs. Supervisor Our annuities o.xJ IRAs offer tax advantages, high interest earnings, and a lifetime retirement income. It s not who you call after retirement, it's who you call BEFORE that makes the difference. Call today! (3-16) FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Lirn Neil. CLU, CHFC 333 W Siw Si HiWnp Ml 4QOS8 Phone 945-3443 Miking Your Future More Predictable BMRFARH BUREAU Financing available! Local Listings. 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 Delton's Bill Ferris finished fifth in the Division III weight class at State. LEGAL NOTICES State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADWfgTIUpON Independent Probate Fie No. 2000-22823 IE State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent's Estate File No 2000-22827-SE Estate of ORELO C KOHL. JR.. DECEASED Social Security No. 319-09-9935 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE: A hearing was held on March 3.2000 in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan be­ fore Judge Richard H. Shaw on toe petrtirn of Mane A Dtoble requesting that Hastngs City Bank be appointed personal representative of the. estate of Oreto C. Kohl, Jr, deceased who lived at 287-A Eckert Road. Freeport, Michigan and who died February 23.2000, end requesting also too wl of toe deceased dated December 6.1973 and codots dated August 3. 1969 be admitted to probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate wifi be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and toe (proposed) personal representative wrthin 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate win then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record March 7.2000 Richard J Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET 607 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 61^945-3495 HASTINGS CITY BANK By: Richard J. Hudson 150 West Court Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-2401 (3-16) Estate Of ADELE JEAN GREENMAN. DE­ CEASED Social Security No 365-34-5556 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest In toe estate may bo barred or af­ fected by the totowing: The decedent, whose last known address was 15341 Burchett Road, Plainwell. Michigan 49080 died 12/10/99 An nstnxnont dated 12.D2/99 has been admit­ ted as too w* of toe deceased Creditors of too deceased are notified that an dams agemst toe estate wa be torovor barrod unless presented to too independent personal representative. Motony Quinn. %DoMont and Marquardt. P.LC, 211 East Water Street. Sts 401. Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 or to boto too independent personal representative and toe Kalamazoo County Probate Court, Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007, within 4 months of the date of publication cf this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to toe per­ sons entitled to it. Michael Andrew Domboe (P49157) DoMent and Marquardt, P.LC. 211 East Water Street. Suite 401 Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 (616) 343-2106 (3-1B) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 16. 2000 - Page 15 BOY, Christopher Andrew, bom on March 3. 2000 to Tim and Dana Thomas of Little Rock AR. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs and 21 1/2 inches long. Proud grandparents are Thomas and Delores Bruce of Little Rock and formerly of Battle Creek and Ross and Janet Thomas of Lake Odessa Christopher joins his brother, Bruce Allen, and sister. Anna Wendy, at home. BOY, Jackson Thomas, bom at Spectrum Downtown on March I, 2000 at 12:34 p.m. to Melissa Patrick of Lake Odessa and Michael Kooiman of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Alcxi Wren, bom al Rmnock Hos­ pital on Feb. 26, 2000 at 11:40 p.m. to Duke and Victoria Selby of Battle Creek. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Brendan James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 25, 2000 at 8:40 a.m. to Daniel and Jamie (Beuschcl) Miller of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. II 1/2 ozs. and Arthur and Beulah Stauffer became great-grandparents for the first time Sun­ day, March 12, 2000, when Zachary Micheal Fees was bom to Philip and Sarah Fees of Des Moines, Iowa. Philip is the son of the Stauffers* daughter and husband. Carol and Veryl Fees, also of Des Moines. GIRL, Mcggen Rae Ellen, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb 18. 2000 at 6:39 p.m. to Deborah and Jeffrey Tyrrell of Hastings Weighing 6 lbs. 6 1/2 ozs. and 18 1/2 inch­ es long. GIRL, Hailey Annette, bom Hospital on March 2, 2000 Angela and Allen Harrington field. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 1/4 inches long. at Pennock at 1:36 to Jr. of Sun­ ozs. and 19 BOY, Austin Cole, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on March 1,2000 at 8:07 a.m. to Aman­ da Smith of Nashville and Chad Livingston Jr. of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Melanie Jane, born al Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 28, 2000 at 8:51 p.m to Scott and Laura Boysen of Dowling. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 inches long. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE BUDGET HEARING GIRL, Rebecca Anne, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 2, 2000 at 8:32 a.m. to Lisa and Steven Hay of Nashville. Weigh­ ing 6 lbs. 5 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long Prainevde Townshp Board wil hold thwr annual Budget Meanng on the proposed township budget for Meal year 2000-2001. Where 10115 South Norm Road. Delton. Ml When Thursday. March 30.2000 Time: 7:30 p.m. The Property tex millage rate proposed to be levied to support the propoeed GIRL, Daizi Kay. bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on March I, 2000 at 10:06 p.m. to Kane Wilcox and Melissa Bartoo of Hastings Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long GIRL, Megan Ellen, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 18, 2000 at 3:19 p.m. to Mike and Cheryl Goggins of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. budget will be e subject of this heering. ol tri. budget ba i»K>to »!» Moth 23. 2000 kx put*c rapacun to to. Prim* Towmhp Thu nonce i> poUM to compUnoe vrtri PA2B7 ol 1S7« M emended (Open Meettioe Act) UCLA 41 72e (2X3) end me Amencene W«ti Oe ItSeel Art (ADA) PramewHe Townerep Board wd provide neceewy reesoneblo eudury ede end aennoee meh M row, kx me heering enpeved end euebo (apw ol ported meuned being conedered el me meekng. lo nkwkuii erih tksebMm el me meelmg ipon kve deye nrtxe to toe Piemevde Townehp Clerk. Indwdueto rtm de•bririiesrequinng.urtiefy etoe or eemceeihouldcortea me PremevrileTownehp Clerk by .riling or cek«c th® following: Normajean Nchois, Prairievfl® Township Ctetk 10115 S Noma Rd Detton. Ml 49046 BOY, Cole Matthew, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 18, 2000 at 6:58 to Jeanna and Andy Hopkins of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. (616)623-2664 20 1/4 inches long. GIRU Cicrra Jean Rose, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 25. 2000 at 5:37 p.m. to Andrew Rose and Holly Smith of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 1/2 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. NEXTEL GIRL, Kmzie Michele, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 25, 2000 at 5:00 p.m. to Mike and Zandra Pierce of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 8.5 ozs. and 21 inches long. VALUE BOY, Evan Scott Bennett-McClurkin, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 25, 2000 at 11:13 a.m. to Shannon Bennett of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. .05 oz. and 22 inches long BOY, Noah Loy, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 25. 2000 at 9:42 p.m. to Marva and Gary Selby of Hastings. Weighing 11 lbs. 8 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Kirstin Marie, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 25, 2000 at 9:58 p.m. to Rebecca and Jason Ogg of Delton. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. with activation until DAVS March 31,, 2000 BOY, Joshua George Allerding II. bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 23. 2000 at 2:39 a m. to Jennifer Smith and Joshua Allerding of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. and Ronda Hovey of Lake Odessa. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 5 1/4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Mary Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 20. 2000 at 7:07 a.m. to Amy and David Haskin of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Olivia Ann, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Feb. 19. 2000 at 11:54 a m. to Lee and Tamara Kyle of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Joshua Jay. bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb 29. 2000 al 9:20 a m. to Christine Fox and Jay Visser of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/4 inches long. GIRL, Anna-Mane, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb 29, 2000 al 7:47 p m. to Nick and Leslie Galloup of Middleville. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21.5 inches long. ACTUAL SIZE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sal* THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATT EMPTI NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m th® conditions ot a mortgage made by Dale Roach and Cindy Roach husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mort­ gagee. dated October X. 1998. and recorded on November 3. 1998 m Uber 1020255. on Page. Barry County Records. Michigan, on whch mort­ gage there rs claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED NINETY THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE ANO 67/100 dollars ($193 789 67). mdutang In­ terest at 9250% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 10/1 of each year Under the power of safe contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice « hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises. or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse c Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 .-00 p.m., on Apnl 13. 2000 Said premises are situated c Township of Yan­ kee Springs Barry County, Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Lot 9 of Pine Wood Estates according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 91. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. m wucfi case the redemption period Shan be X days from the date of such sale Dated March 2. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593 1X0 Trot! & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fla #200012244 Hawks (3/X) ACTUAL SIZE ACTUAL SIZE /1000/feFEATURING NEXTEL How business gets done*** The TeleCom Liaison 140 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 (downtown Hastings, next to Richie’s) 616/945-8704 ■^Copyright 2000 Nextel Communications. inc All rights reserved Nextel. the Nextei logo. Nextel Direct Connect and How Business Gets Done are registered trademarks and/or service marks of Nextel Communication, inc Motorola IDEN. i500pius. i700pius and iiOOOpius are trademarks and or registered trademarks of Motorola. Inc. �Page 16 The Hastings Banner - Th jrsday. March 16. 2000 COURT NEWS: An 18-year-old Bailie Creek man who was convicted of :aking a vehicle in John­ stown Township two years ago was sen­ tenced to prison last Thursday after failing to comply with the terms of his probation. Chubby Keener was ordered by Judge James Fisher in Barry County Circuit Court to spend 18 months to five yean in prison on convictions of unlawful driving away of an automobile and probation viola­ tion. "His history in the juvenile system in­ cludes more than one residential stay," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "He’s been given a number of opportunities to work with the probation department in the juvenile setting. He was given HYTA (Holmes Youthful Training Act) and 12 months in jail. Two months later, he had this probation violation." Kuzava said Keener was informed that he was "prison bound" if he didn’t change his ways. "He leaves the court very little option but to follow through with prison." said Kuzava. "He’s got to realize he cant vic­ timize people or he's going to be locked away." But according to defense attorney Gordon Shane McNeill, the court does have another option. "That's the option to discharge Mr. Keener from probation," said McNeill. "He's a product of the environment in which he was forced to grow up." McNeill explained Keener's mistakes on probation are not worth going to prison for. namely, changing his residence with­ out the permission of his probation agent and failing to report to his agent since Jan­ uary of this year. "1 know I made mistakes." said Keener. "I’d like to go back into the community and do what I need lo do." "How did you figure that was going to happen?" asked Fisher. "Its not juvenile court any more. You go. a very good break when 1 put you in jail for a year. Now. you have no time left for us to work with you in the community." Fisher said his choices in sentencing were "to do nothing or to put you in prison. You can’t just dismiss the orders of the court, you can’t steal someone's car. smash it and walk away from it. "It’s a sad situation and it doesn't make me feel good, but the responsibility is en­ tirely yours," Fisher continued. The Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Sta­ tus, which would have kept the felony off his record had he been successful on proba­ tion. was revoked at the time of sentenc­ ing. In other recent court business: • Jack Walker May Jr., 25, of Nashville, was sentenced to one year in jaiI with credit for 95 days served on his conviction of larceny between $1,000 and $20,000. He also was ordered to spend three years on probation. Walker was charged with an original count of larceny over $20,000 for stealing a tool trailer from a home construction site on East State Road in Castleton Township last April 6. That charge was dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea to the lesser charge. 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During the investigation, it was learned that he and his then girlfriend, Megan McLaughlin of Nashville, had visited the East State Road grave of her toddler, whom Robert Hine was convicted of murdering in 1996. That conviction was overturned earlier this month. (Sec related story.) May and McLaughlin had apparently driven past the trailer on their way to the grave site, then returned to steal the trailer, owned by Donald Clough of Battle Creek, according to authorities. They then fled to Tennessee, police had said. May was later arrested by Virginia au­ thorities just seconds after his warrant was authorized and entered in the National Crime Information Computer. "We had tips that his step-mother lived down there, so we contacted the Sullivan County Sheriffs Department in Blountville, Tenn.," said Det. Sgt. Lou Quinn last year. Authorities in Bristol City, Va., also had been looking for May on a grand larceny by fraud warrant for entering a local lumber and hardware store claiming to work for a well-known, local builder in October of 1998. He used that ploy to steal a saw after convincing the store to pc* the fee on the contractor’s account. May spent time in a Virginia prison be­ fore being extradited back to Barry County on the tool trailer charge. "One might wonder why this plea agreement, knowing that his history is quite extensive," said Kuzava. "Mr. May owes a substantial amount of money to the victim’s insurance company." Kuzava explained that May should get started earning the restitution money. "It’s most important that he be held re­ sponsible for that money and paying back that money for the crime he committed," she said. "Should Mr. May discontinue paymenu, then there would be np reason for our office to not recommend anything other than prison." 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"I would ask that the court consider a punishment appropriate for failure to make a truthful report," she said. Olsen originally was on probation for al­ legedly stealing an item worth $310. "You haven't done anything you are sup­ posed to do on probation," Fisher told Olsen. "You are going to end up in prison if you continue on the path you are on." Police investigate rumored hit list MIDDLEVILLE - A rumored hit list at Thomapple Kellogg High School last month prompted a police investigation, but no student has been expelled as a result. District Superintendent Jay Cason said Wednesday. "No student has been expelled for anything like that," said Cason. "The police were . contacted because of a rumor to that effect. The police dealt with it. No expulsion hearings are scheduled for anything like that" According to a preliminary report, however, a 17-ycar-old male student in February reportedly made a list of people he wanted to kill before killing himself. When asked whether a student has been suspended for any such incident, Cason's response was: "That's as much information as I'm going to give you." Thomapple Kellogg Sc’-ool Board President Dan Parker confirmed that no student has been expelled and that he had not heard of any incidents involving a hit list. He said he would not know, however, if a student was suspended. Barry County Undersheriff Don Ford said he was not aware of such an incident and Middleville Sgt. Tony Stein was unavailable for comment. Parker did note, however, that an expulsion hearing is scheduled for tonight for a student accused of making a bomb threat. "To be frank, you’re (the press) part of the problem, so we decided we're going to make you work for it," said Parker. "We’re not trying to hide anything, but I’m sure you can come here and file a Freedom of Information Act request to access all of the records." Parker said Thornapple Kellogg has experienced "six or seven" bomb threats this year and that six students have been disciplined. Computers stolen from 2 sites FREEPORT, HASTINGS - Computers were discovered stolen from the Freeport Fire Bam Tuesday and from the Green Street Vet Clinic Monday during break-ins at both places, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. "We think they’re both related," said Trooper Bill Arndt. Troopers were notified about the vet clinic burglary at 9 a.m. Monday when it was discovered that place had been ransacked. "Whoever did it broke the glass to the back entry door," said Arndt. Missing was the computer’s central processing unit, a Compaq brand, while the monitor and keyboard was left behind, said Ardnt. Petty cash and a number of medications also were discovered missing, police said. On Tuesday, it was discovered that someone had pried open the front entry door to the fire station to gain entry to the office. The only thing missing was the computer's central processing unit, while a number of tools and other items were left behind. "We're asking people to call Silent Observer if they have any information," said Arndt. Silent Observer can be reached at 1-8OO-31O-9O31. Jewelry, guns, stolen in Nashville NASHVILLE - More than $4,000 worth of guns, coins, jewelry and a video camera were stolen from the home of a Nashville couple while they were away on vacation late last month, according to the Barry County Sheriffs Department According to Deputy Don Nevins, the suspect entered the house in the 2000 block of South M-66 through an open door after a man who was watching the home apparently left without locking the door. Missing are a number of antique guns, including two .22 rifles, a 30-30 rifle with a scope, three gun cases, a muzzleloader, shells, a number of new 50-«tate commemorative quarters, 22 $2 bills, a number of silver dollars, a diamond wedding ring, two class rings, computer speakers and a metal bank. Investigators are close to developing a suspect, Nevins said. Man flees after car crashes into building MIDDLEVILLE - A 25-year-old Hastings man was cited for leaving the scene of an accident after he allegedly crashed into the Hunter Apartments March 3 at 10:30 pm. and then fled on foot. Police arrived at the scene to find the vehicle crashed into the center of the north wall of building 8141 in the West State Road Apartment complex. The vehicle reportedly had damaged the out wall and the comer of the bathrooms in both apartments A and C. When police checked the apartment, the man was seen running toward a female resident, who said he ran through saying "you didn’t see me." He then fled through the backdoor. Deputy Julie Jones reported that the man was not located that night and that the car smelled like alcohol. The man was identified when he called police the next day to inquire about his car, Jones reported. He told her he had been to the bowling alley where he drank two beers before driving a woman to her apartment. He said as he was leaving, he was smoking a cigarette, flicked his butt out the window and the wind blew it back into the car and into his eye. The man told police "I think I stepped on the gas by mistake because it was burning my eye and I drove right into the house." The man has not been arrested or arraigned. Woman hurt during domestic beating HASTINGS - A 32-year-old Hastings man has been arrested on a misdemeanor charge of domestic assault and for drunk driving after he allegedly beat a woman in the face, slammed her against a cabinet and pulled her hair out before driving away while intoxicated March 12. The man, who has not been arraigned, allegedly attacked the woman after both were given a ride home from a bar. The woman ended up on the floor, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police, then grabbed a utensil and slashed the man, who left while bleeding from the head. The woman later went to Pennock Hospital for treatment of multiple bumps and bruises to her head, leg, ear and eye. Charges are pending at the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. Woman Injured when cars collide IRVING TOWNSHIP - A 34-ycar-old Middleville woman was hurt March 6 when her car was struck from behind by a motorist who said he "wasn’t paying a attention," according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Deputies reported that James Allen Kuber, 54, of Hastings was issued a citation for following too closely. Kuber was reportedly driving on West State Road west of Barnum Road when Tammy Higgins stopped at the intersection. Kuber told police he didn’t see her b ixe lights or blinker prior to crashing into Higgins* car. Higgins reportedly suffered serious injuries and was taken to Pennock Hospital by the Thomapple Ambulance. Suffering a minor injury was Travis Higgins, 15. Scat belts were worn by all three people involved and alcohol was not a factor. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 16. 2000 - Page 17 Sex charges won’t be reinstated against alleged sex offender by Shelly Suher Staff Writer The mother of a 14-year-old girl who re­ ported being raped while under the influ­ ence of alcohol by Delton man William Lesman Dec. 30, 1998. called a judge's de­ cision last week not to reinstate the sexual assault charges "unfair" The girl did not reveal allegations of rape until April 1999. two months after Lesman was convicted of two misdemeanors arising from the same incident. Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher ruled during a rc-heanng on the matter Fri­ day that his Jan. 6 decision to dismiss the two charges of first degree criminal sexual conduct and one count second degree crimi­ nal sexual conduct was correct because the charges were barred by double jeopardy. First degree criminal sexual conduct car­ ries a maximum possible pentaly of life in prison Second degree criminal sexual con­ duct carries a maximum possible penalty of 15 years in prison. "I think its very unfair and very wrong." said the victim's mother "1 don't know how they can allow (an alleged) child mo­ lester free. Basically, my daughter's the one being punished." In his ruling. Judge Fisher faulted the investigating officers and the prosecutor's office, stating they missed a number of "red flags" for criminal sexual conduct. "Mr. Lesman, if he did it, belongs in prison, but the state elected to prosecute a misdemeanor.” said Fisher. "It just doesn't seem like due diligence to me." Fisher further stated that "They (the offi­ cers) could have gone back, they could have had a female officer interview the victim and it seems there arc all kinds of red flags here and all kinds of evidence of criminal sexual conduct. * "With all of those red flags, to say 'we've done our investigation and have gotten all we're going to get' just doesn't seem like due diligence.” Fisher said. Instead. Lesman pleaded no contest a year ago to one count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor for providing alco­ hol to the victim. He also pleaded no con­ test to accosting a child for immoral pur­ poses for improperly touching another vic­ tim. All other charges, including another ac­ costing charge for sexual contact with the victim, were dismissed as part of the plea agreement According to reports, the alleged victim and two other 14-year-old girls were at Lesman's hoWle on Dec. 30. 1998. when Lesman allegedly supplied alcohol to them. Lesman allegedly then began French kissing the girls, touching their buttocks and he was accused of later raping the vic­ tim on the couch. Two of the girls escaped through the rear of the home and asked a neighbor, whom they knew, for help The girls were described by the neighbor as being "hysterical." according to Lesman's attorney Mark Doster. "Two of the girls involved in this inci­ dent escaped the alleged scene of the crime in the middle of the night m deep snow, in their nightclothes and without their boots or jackets.” said Doster in a court docu­ ment. According to testimony from Deputy Dave DeMaagd Friday, he was dispatched to the scene of a reported criminal sexual conduct (CSC), where he heard some movement inside the home prior to being let inside. LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE 14651 Jwvktns. Assyria Township. Michigan BAILEY LEGAL SERVICES. PLC ts attempting to collect a deot and any ntormabon obtained wtil be used tor that purpose Default has been made m the conditions ot a mortgage made by Joseph Miller, a single man. to Northponte Bank Mortgagee dated Juty 26 1999 and recorded on August 3. 1999 m Uber Document No 103366 on Page<s) 1-9, Barry County Records Michigan on whch mortgage there is darned to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sudy Two Thousand Four Hundred Forty Four DoMars and 47 100 ($62,444 47). including merest at 10 450% per annum Under the power of sale contained r said mortgage and the statue r such case made and prowded. notice a hereby grven that sard mort gage w* be foreclosed by a sale of the mort gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Parry County Courthouse m Mich, gen at 1 00 o dock p m . local tme on March 30. 2000 Said Premises are situated m the Towns*? of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan and are de scribed as Commencing at the Southwest -orner of the North 30 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 Of Section 28. Town 1 North Range 7 West, thence North along Jenkins Road 495 feet thence East 332 feet thence South 495 feet thence West along Day Road 332 feet to the place of beginning PP» 08-001 028-004 10 The redemption period snail be 6 months from the dale of such sale unless determined aban doned <n accordance witn 1948 CL 600 32411a) n which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sucn sale Dated February 14 2000 Northpo«nte Bank Mortgager­ BAILEY LEGAL SERVICES PLC By Donaid M Baney Attorney ‘ex Mortgagee 605’ Belding rid Rockford Ml 49341 1616) 874 1600 Phone' 1616' 874-6401 (FAX) <323) He then found the victim apparently asleep in a bedroom after being let inside. The victim submitted to a Wood alcohol test, which resulted in a .097 percent read­ ing. he said. A person is considered too in­ toxicated to drive a car at. I0 percent. "I was told it was an’ongoing CSC in­ vestigation and that alcohol was involved." DeMaagd testified. Former Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Timothy Earhardt, who now works for the Kent County Sheriffs Deparment, testified he was dispatched to the home of one of the other victims and learned that a third victim was still at the Lesman home "We spoke to each of them at length. They slated William and (his brother) John had (allegedly) provided alcohol to the three of them," said Earhardt. "When we found out (the victim) was still there, we asked to have another unit go to verify the safety of (the victim.)" Earhardt later responded to the Lesman residence, he said. "I walked in the residence and made con­ tact with (the victim) in the kitchen and I wanted to interview her outside the carshot of the other residents." he continued. "I spoke with her in a small bedroom in the residence. She smelled slightly like intoxi­ cants." Earhardt testified that he felt the victim had been drinking "but I didn't feel her abil­ ity was too impaired to give me the facts." he said. "Her story was consistent with re­ spect to the French kissing, touching of 11k buttocks.” The interview continued for over an hour before he obtained that information, Earhardt said. "Wc took her home and turned her over to her father and stepmother," said Earhardt. When asked by Kuzava whether the deputy felt the victim was lying, Earhardt responded that "I didn't feel she was lying. She was stand-offish and she may not have told us everything. "I felt I got all that I was going lo gel out of her," he said. His report then was turned over to Barry County Undershcriff Don Ford for “review and reassignment." Det. Sgt. David Oakland said when he took the report to the prosecutor's office for review, he had requested a charge of crimi­ nal sexual conduct along with a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley then authorized the misdemeanor charges, according to Kuzava. "I think one of the issues is that it was not disclosed until a later point, that the al­ legations were more serious than originally thought," said Crowley. "The investigation was discussed with investigating officer David Oakland and it was decided on. based on the information that we knew at the time." Crowley said he will not appeal Fisher's ruling because "it was a close legal ques­ tion and it’s usually determined by the judge's finding of fact." "It would be difficult to convince a court of appeals or a higher court that the judge is wrong so the chance of a successful ap- , peal is very, very slim." he said. ' did the best they could that night because that's all the information they had. but I believe they could have asked her later, too." The mother said as soon as she learned of the additional allegations, she called Oak­ land. "As soon as I called him, he was there and on the case," she said. "I don't hold them (the police) responsible." According to Judge Fisher, however, he had to rule to dismiss the charges because the newer, more serious charges of criminal sexual conduct arose from the same contin­ uous time sequence as the original misde­ meanors and stemmed from one objective. He cited the Michigan Supreme Court case of People versus While, 1973, which became a transaction lest to find whether offenses are separate and distinct. "One might not be less inclusive of the other if they arise from the same transac­ tion during the same time sequence," he said. "So the way I read the Supreme Court case, if the ultimate goal is the same and arises from the same incident, it's double jeopardy (to pursue additional charges,)" he added. "It seems to me that the two of­ fenses display a single intent and goal and that this CSC would be precluded by that prior conviction. "Here, he was charged with providing (the victim) alcohol and soliciting sex from her," Fisher continued. "It seems his intent and goal of the whole evening was to have sex with (her.) I do believe his intent and goal of the criminal acts were the same." The victim's mother now feels she failed her daughter, she said. "I was the one who convinced her lo tell," she said. "I told her 'they will do something' and they didn't. To her, it was senseless to tell anyone. "It's over for him and he continues to go on. She has to deal with it the rest of her life," said the mother. "She's been victim­ ized again and is being punished for some­ thing he's done." The girl's mother added, however, she is thankful for the help Kuzava and Oakland gave to her daughter and her family. "I thought the deputies who handled the original investigation did a thorough inves­ tigation and the facts Wure backed up by all of the parties involved," said Oakland. "Al the time, it was a clear-cut case for CSC "I'm obviously disappointed," said Kuzava. "1 think he did what he thought was right. I don't find fault with him. It's an unfortunate decision. I just feel really terrible about the whole situation." Doster declined comment after the ruling. During the hearing, however, he ques­ tioned why officers did not remove the vic­ tim from the scene of the crime prior to the initial interview, why a female officer was not called in to talk with the victim and why they did not conduct a second inter­ view when the girl was sober. "I'm not asking the police lo interview victims on a weekly basis until they crack the case," said Doster. "I think it’s perfectly reasonable lo ask them to go back one more lime when the victim is sober in a safe location. 1 think more effort could have been made to make her more comfort­ able." Referring to Friday's hearing, Doster noted that "the state, with its unlimited re­ sources, should not be allowed multiple opportunities to get their act together at the expense of justice." Doster questioned Earhardt as to why a female officer was not called and whether doing so would have made the girl more comfortable. "My experience is that victims are com­ fortable in speaking to officers who are well trained," said Earhardt. "I feel I can do just as fine a job as any female can do." Doster had protested the need for Friday's hearing, charging that it was for "no other purpose than to heal the bruised egos of the investigating agency. "Apparently," he added, "it is thought that if police are allowed to explain how brilliant and insightful they are, that this would somehow excuse the need for further investigation." He claimed the prosecution wanted the judge to rely on the intuitions of the offi­ cers to determine if due diligence was exer­ cised. "What I find so startling about this case is that the police and the prosecutor insist that this is a perfectly normal investiga­ tion." he stated. "It really makes me won­ der how many serious criminal investiga­ 1997 feL* Ford F150 XLT 1998 Ford Fl50 XLT 4WD. Auto.. Loaded opportunity lo fee! food about itself and that "it is a frivolous motion that lacks justice as its goal.** Kuzava responded to that allegation by noting: "My feeling of what happened is that it is an anomaly," and "I don't know why it wasn't turned over (for further inves­ tigation.) It's a rare instance. "It's unfortunate and the victim ends up suffering for it," she added. "I talked with the officers after the hearing and they felt terrible. They really didn't think there was anything else they could have done. I know if they did, they certainly would have pur­ sued that." Kuzava noted that the county has adopted a new policy for investigating criminal sexual conduct allegations. Previously, the victim was interviewed by police and by prosecutors and some­ times again by the Family Independence Agency. Now, the alleged victims will be inter­ viewed once with all three agencies present. • "The-e will be one interview prior to is­ suing charges." she said. "One person, a police officer, will do the interview and the rest will observe from another room on a video monitor." She added that a new team of investiga­ tors. similar to the county's Child Death Review Board, is being formed solely for the purpose of reviewing criminal sexual conduct investigations on a monthly basis. "The protocol calls for one male and one female from each agency on this team," she said. "The idea is lo have both available." As for the victim and her family, they are not giving up hope that justice will eventually prevail. "This isn't over," said the girl's mother, though she declined to make public her in­ tentions. "I hope and pray this never hap­ pens to anyone else, especially the way the justice system failed us." 1996 Ford Fl50 XLT 4WD, Auto., Low Miles Auto., Air, Power. 4WD fourth, a very minor CSC(for the kissing and buttocks touching)." He added that the victim did not reveal the additional allegations to her own mother until five months after the incident and questioned whether she would have felt tions have been botched and how many crimes may have gone undetected due to the investigating agency's minimalist defini­ tion of what constitutes 'due diligence."' His motion goes on to charge that the hearing Friday was "solely for the purpose of allowing the investigating agency an pan or Trad compelled lo tell a police officer the next day Undershcriff Don Ford said he supports Oakland's assessment of the matter. "Four professionals reviewed that report before the charges were authorized." Ford 1998 Ford Fl50 XLT said. According to the girl's mother, her daughter did not immediately reveal the newer allegations because "she was petri­ fied." "I do not understand how this judge can let this man go," said the mother on Mon­ day. "He hasn't been convicted of anything sexual having to do with my child, so how could it be double jeopardy?" She added that "I believe they (the police) •200 (Month 1998 Ford Fl50 XLT Auto., Air, Too Much To List 4WD, One Owner, factory Warranty, Mint 1995 GMC 1500 1998 Ford Fl50 XLT Red and Ready, Pure, fresh Trade 1998 Ford Fl50 XLT Air, THt. Cruise, Auto. Pure Long Box. Auto., 3rd Door. Loaded - Terms and Rates Vary See Salesperson for Details - Accepting sealed bids on a 1995 Chevrolet pick-up K1500, 4 wheel drive, 64,461 miles, excellent condition. Bids must be received by 5 p.m. March 24, 2000 at: National Bank of Hastings 241 W. State Street Hastings, Ml • • • • • • • • • • • Denny Huver Bob Brumit Ron Russell J.D. Tower .Jason R. Cardis Rod Dewey Kyle Taber Jim (J.P.) Perry Mark Mosher . Randy Spruly Bob Hodges I1AKULD I ZEIGLER Lowell, MI 897-8431 Out Of Area Customers Call: 1-800-646 4660 Hours: M & W 9-8: T. Tli & F 9-6: Sat. 9-4 Contact Us On The Internet At: www.haroldzeigler.com �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 16. 2000 TViMvt>n commuea rrom page i added new telephone lines, Collins said. "They keep well ahead of the busy signal," she said, referring to telephone lines being busy when people try io dial up the Inter­ net on their computers. Voyager also recently added a service where access to objectionable materials on the Internet can be restricted, Collins said. She is glad the “content filter," which will cost users a small monthly fee, is now available, she said The recent acquisitions by CoreComm of Voyager and a Pennsylvania company called ATX Telecommunications indicates that CoreComm "has some deep pockets," Collins said. CoreComm paid $540 million for Voy­ ager and $900 million for ATX, according to written statements by the company. Voyager shareholders will receive a little less than a third of a share of CoreComm common stock and $3 in cash for each share of Voyager-common stock. Using last Friday's closing price of $47,875 per share of CoreComm stock, the purchase price would be $17 per Voyager share. Based on 1999 third quarter earnings of $21 million, CoreComm earned "annual­ ized" revenues of $84 million in 1999 (revenues estimated by the multiplying of the third quarter earnings by four), Goldney said. In the fourth quarter of 1999, Voyager had annualized revenue of approximately $65 million. CoreComm operates local and long dis­ tance telephone services, Internet services that include high speed Internet connec­ tions, and a nationwide high-level data transmission network. Voyager is the largest full-service Internet communica­ tions company in the Midwest, with more than 360,000 customers. According to Barclay Knapp, president and CEO of CoreComm, "Voyager.net brings us critical mass in the Internet busi­ ness in terms of customers, operations and infrastructure. With a combined total of more than 450.000 customers, we become one of the leaders in the Midwest Great Lakes region overnight" The acquisitions of ATX and Voy­ ager net have also allowed CcreComm lo position itself for national market penetra­ tion, Knapp said. "Il was a natural fit for both sides." Goldney said of the acquisition, which he said was more a "merger." CoreComm ac­ quired Voyager, he said, because "they were interested in developing the Internet end" of their business. "We are more focused on the Internet and their focus is more on local and long distance phone service." The Voyager outlets will keep the name Voyager.net, Goldney said. Goldney said Voyager and CoreComm have "a solid strategy in place and will con­ tinue to follow that" in teims of company growth. That strategy "includes the de­ ployment this year of high speed Internet connections, continued growth in the Mid­ west region, and more emphasis on ser­ vices to business customers." Voyager's technical support and customer service cen­ ters in East Lansing and Milwaukee also continue lo grow, he said. "We are con- stonily expanding those and adding staff." Goldney said a debt of approximately $24 million Voyager will bring to CoreComm is "not a significant amount of debt. Wc have a strong balance sheet." The acquisition is subject to shareholder approval and oilier customary closing con­ ditions. Those who want more information on Voyager can visit the company's web site, www.voyagcr.net. There is a link from that page lo the company’s investor relations web site, which gives information about the acquisition. Log truck strikes car; woman goes to hospital A 22-year-old Hastings woman was taken to Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids Thursday with minor injuries after her car was struck from behind by a logging truck on M-37 near Edward Street in Middleville. According to Deputy Julie Jones, the victim, Julie Renee Thompson, was "pretty lucky.' Jones said the accident occurred when a long line of northbound drivers In front of the log truck slammed on their brakes. The log truck, which was at the rear of the line, struck Thompson's vehicle and forced it into another vehicle. No other injuries were reported. Judicial District Barry Judicial Circuit ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBUCATON/POST1NG AND NOTICE OF ACTON CASE NO. 00-108-00 Barry County Court House State St. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4810 RENNE JANE HUFFMAN 615 Cogewol Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 Plaintiff's attorney IN PROPER PERSON SAME AS ABOVE V ERIC SCOTT HUFFMAN 19541 Kknbal Road Piereon, Michigan 49339 TO ERIC SCOTT HUFFMAN IT IS ORDERED: 1 You are being wad by plaintiff in toh court to OBTAIN A JUDGMENT OF DfVOACE. feu must ffe your answer or take otoer action perrMted by law in Ms court at the court address above on or before 60 day* tram 3-9-00. If you fat to do ao, a default judgment may ba entered against you tor the relief demanded in the complaint Med in Ma case. 2. A copy ot Mo order shal bo pubaehed once each weak in HASTINGS BANNER tor toree <n> aeouBre weeks, and proof of pubAcafcn shal be fled in this court. March 6,2000 Judge James H. Hoher (3/23) Notice of Mortgage Foredaouro Selo THS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BTORMATION WE OBTAM WIXME UBS) FOR THAT PURPOSE. 2000 GMC JIMMY SLE 4X4 AUTO. AIR. WHITE LETTER TIRES. 2000 GMC SONOMA HIGH RIDER 4X4'S ARE ON THE WAY... FULLY LOADED AND READY FOR SPRING! OFF ROAD PKG. 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Came (original mortgagors) to Rret Union Home Equity Bank, NA. Mortgnryro. dated Fshrtrery 19, 1999, and recorded on Manti 25. 1999 in Uber 1027035, on Page, Barry County Racprds. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to too First Union National Bank. Aseignee by m assignment dated July 28, 1999, which was recorded on August 7.1999. In Uber 1034971, on Pago, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at toe date hereof too sum of THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUN­ DRED FORTY-SIX ANO 46/100, dotars ($38,748.48). including Interest at 12.200% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and toe statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sate of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of toOm. tit puMc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1WpM, on Apri 20. 2000 Said prsmbaa are akuoted In TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Lota 3 and 29 of Supervisor s Plat of Howard Point, according to toe recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 74. The redemption period shall be 6 monto(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL •003241 a In which case toe rsderapttoa period tivtit be 30 days from the date of such saio. Dated: Wsrcn 9,2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1301 Trad A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fla 8200012522 Cougars (4/5) MORTGAGE SALE RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR B ATTEMPIMG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MFORMATION OBTAMS) WMX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. “ ’ Default has occurred in too oondMtona ol a mortgage made by TAMMY LYTTLE A DAVT HAMMONS to WOODHAMS MORTGAGE COR­ PORATION. a Michigan Corporation. 441S DMte St. Kalamazoo. Mi 48008, dated February 18. 1995, and recorded with too Barry County ns plater of deeds on February 17,1986, to Uber 675 at Pago 313. Bald mortgage wm eotigned to GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES. WC.,a New Jersey Corporation 3 Executive Campus. Cherry HR. NJ 08034, by an assignmarit dated July 27,1995 and recorded with toe Barry County Righter of Deeds on October 11, 1998 In Uber 669 at Pago 706. By reason of such default toe undersigned elects to deciare too entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwtth. • At too date of Me notice toore la ctairhod to bo duo tor principal and interest at too rate of 10.000% por annum on said mortgage too sum of THIRTY-EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO AND 39/100 DOLLARS ($38,372.39). No eutt or proceeding st tow has boon instituted to recover too debt secured by said mortgage or any part toereof. , Notice h hereby given toot by virtue of too power oi sale contained In said mortgage and too statute in such case made and provided tod to pay said amount with intereat as provided In said mortgage, and al legal oooto, chargee, and expenses, including attorney's toes stowed by lew. said mortgage wR bo torecioood by ecto of toe mortgaged premisos at public vendue to toe highest bidder st too County Courthouoo in Hastings, too place ot hoktog too Clrcdl Court within too County of Bony. City of Hastings on Thursday. April 13,2000, at 1M pm., toted time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104, Pubtic Adk of 1071 (MSA 27A3240(3)) The redemption period shal be six (6) montos from too date ol Ma fore­ closure sate untees determined abandoned in accordance wflh 1948CL 6003241a. In which case the redemption period shaft bo X days from data ot such sate. The prenveee covered by eaid mortgage la ebueted in *w Township ol Johnstown. Oaaby at Bsrr,. suns oilfcHgsn.snd more My dseortied "’commence at the se cosher of the ALL PAYMENTS FIGURED .<* ZERO DOWN, ADD TAXES & PLATES ONLY NW 1/4 OF SECTION 34, TIN. RBW: THENCE N 2S0 FT. ALONG THE E UNE OF SAC MM IM OF SAD SECTION 34; THENCE W TO STATE HIGHWAY ST; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAIO HIGHWAY TO THE S UNE OF THE NW 1M OF SAID SECTION 34; THBCE E ALONG THE S LINE OF THE NW 1/4 OF SAD SECTION 34 TO PLACE OF BEGWMNG. PPN: 08-009034-015-00 GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES. NC. Aeeignee ol Mortgege*. Dated: March Z 2000 James W. Batohetor (P25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Soks 411 -S Wsters Bolding 101 Ottawa Avenue. N W. Grand R*ids. Ml 49503 (016) 774-8422 (4«) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-03-23.pdf a641ecf84b5d348d3c20e1918d0bb929 PDF Text Text Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HASTl—.SF'J'.'.IC UBEA.,1 1?’. S C»‘L.-CH SI WCIMS Vi OWOWOO F C-3 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 ANNER 11A51 iNGS THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2000 VOLUME 147, NO. 12 PRICE SO- County jail corrections officers file grievance by Shelly Sutler Staff Writer Barry County jail corrections officers claim they've been paying the last eight months for upgraded retirement benefits they haven't received and have filed a grievance to try to get their money back, a union representative said Wednesday. "They (the county) were supposed to upgrade the plan and they were supposed to take it out of their checks to pay the difference." said Teamsters Union spokesman Fred Bennett. "The way I understand it. the county neglected to pass any resolution to upgrade the pension when it was supposed to take effect in July. Apparently, somebody is retiring and they just discovered the problem. So. they just upgraded in March." Bennett said the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan (MERS) was never notified of the contractually required upgrade until last week. None of the more than $6,000 in payroll deductions for the increased pensions was avar forward*! io the MERS. ha said. "Maybe it's just an oversight. I'm still trying to find out what happened." said heard from him yet, so I don't know what their response is going lobe." Barry County Administrator Michael Brown, however, said the Count/ Board of Commissioners did pass a resolution to upgrade the county corrections pensions, but did not know the date of that vote. Brown said he was not aware of a grievance on the matter, but plans to obtain a copy for review "Back in July the corrections officers had negotiated an upgrade in their contract from B-2 to B-3, effective July 4 and to pay their share with a payroll contribution of 2.25 percent." said Brown. "They chose to implement that and we started collecting for the upgrade." Brown said the MERS was told to upgrade the pensions to comply with the terms of the contract According to Bennett the corrections officers have made a vetbal complaint to Sheriff Steve DeBoer, though he has nothing to do wim the corrections contract "Its between the union and the county," Bennett explained RUni with the sheriff is the first step' Then, y will be pasted on to the Board of CovunisicGcrs." Bennett. "I've written a letter to County Board Chairman Jim Bailey, but I haven't See OFFICERS, continue page 3 Slate of Republicans files for Rutland posts by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A slate of Republicans filed nominating petitions Monday to run for seals on the Rutland Charter Township Board in the Aug. 8 primary election. Claiming to offer "new direction for the 21st century," the Rutland Committee for Responsible Government is led by Roger Vilmont. who filed a petition to run for supervisor, he said Monday. "We just feel there is a need to announce at this time, based on the direction the township is going," said Vilmont. Filing for trustees* posts were Dorothy Flint and Monica Rappaport, while Sandy Greenfield is running for treasurer. Vilmont said his group is looking for two more people to run for two open trustee positions on the board. All seven seats on the board will be up ibr re-election in the Nov. 7 general elec­ tion and all are held by Democrats, said Supervisor Robert Edwards. "I’ve been there for 17 years and I have an agenda to get the water and sewer situa­ tion taken care of whether with extension from the city or with the Central Barry County Sewer and Water Authority," said Edwards. "I'm concerned about these issues, but I haven't made up my mind whether to run yet." Edwards felt the Republican slate is run­ ning on "sour grapes." which he said is the wrong reason to seek public office. "They should run because they're inter­ ested in serving the community, not be­ cause of sour grapes." said Edwards. Vilmont's group, which circulated a flyer to township residents fast fall, announced their goals were many. "We, your neighbors, want to open up the information channel and involve you in township affairs," the flyer slated. "We be­ lieve new faces and ideas are necessary for Rutland Township to make planned and or­ derly progress in the new millennium." The flyer announced at that time that the committee planned to run a slate of candi- See SLATE, continued page 3 Saxon Bowne Honored For Hoops... Hastings High School senior Tony Bowne finished sixth Monday In the Mr. Basketball Award balloting. The award is one that honors the state's premier players as voted upon by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan in conjunction with the Detroit Free Press. The Saxon basketball star helped his team to achiove lour district titles and two regional trophies during his tour years at HHS. Bowne (14) is shown here shooting a long-range bomb during the 1999 Class B Final Four contest versus Brent Darby (33) and River Rouge. For Bowne's story read the sports section of today's Hastings Banner. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Ex-Nashville officer sues village and chief by Shawna Hubbarth Stiff Writer Former Nashville Police Officer Chris­ tian Hanson is suing the village and Police Chief Garry Barnes, alleging that both the chief and fellow officer Sgt. Terry Johnson broke the law. Hanson claims the chief committed pos­ sible larceny and bribery by accepting free lottery tickets while in uniform and that Johnson committed felonious assault. He also claims that after reporting these incidences he was fired for being a "whis­ tle blower,” among other reasons. Hanson is seeking relief and damages in excess of $25,000, exclusive of attorney fees. In a lawsuit filed March 17 in Barry County Circuit Court, Hanson alleges that fellow officer Sgt. Terry Johnson, while outside of his police power jurisdiction, last September initiated an arrest in Ver­ montville of a male with an outstanding warrant for minor in possession of alcohol. As the suspect attempted to flee in his car, the suit reads, Sgt. Johnson hung on to the car and pulled out his service re­ volver and stuck it into the man’s ribs. Hanson slated in the suit that the arrest was unlawful, and the alleged incident with the gun constituted a felonious as­ Joyful moments... Hana Hunt (left) and Brianna Holben, two of the 30 children who celebrated their First Communion at the Lord's table Sunday, seem to be filled with joy and excitement at they check over each other's veils before the special Mass was held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. See page 3 for more photos. sault. Hanson claims that when he reported this to Barnes, he was told it would be handled. Hanson claims Barnes never disciplined Johnson as he tell other law enforcement agencies would have immediately done in the same circumstances. Hanson also alleges that while investi­ gating embezzlements last year in Nashville, he was informed by five people who were cashiers that Barnes frequently obtained a large number of lottery tickets while on duly without paying for them. Hanson reported this to Johnson and be­ lieves that if substantiated, the allegations may constitute willful neglect of duty, conduct unbecoming of a police officer and possible larceny and/or acceptance of a bribe. / On Jan. 24, Hyson was fired and was given the reasoo-lhat the department was not satisfied with his performance. Hanson oKums he was not given a post termination hearing upon request and this was contrary to his due process. The lawsuit states that immediately after the termination he was threatened by the law firm for the village that he could be prosecuted for an alleged miner hit and run property damage incident and alleged larceny of the chiefs keys. No such prose­ cutions were instituted. Barnes, when contacted Tuesday, said he was unaware of the lawsuit, and chose to not comment. Village President Dennis Mapes also would not comment on the lawsuit. Hanson makes other claims, that he was hired without filling out an employment application and never signed a release for his prior employment records or personnel files. He said he was hired verbally in a contract of one year. He also claims he did not receive an employee handbook. He al­ leges he was refused a copy of it. See EX-NASHVILLE, cont. page 3 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 23, 2000 Hastings High School announces Top 10 Ten Hastings High seniors were recognized by the Hastings School Board Monday for achieving top grades in their class. They included (from left) Sam Stafford, son of Chris and Emily Stafford of Tanner Lake Road, 4.0; Catie Case, daughter of Larry and Barbara Case of Cook Road, 3.92; Jennifer Hodges, daughter of Scott and Mary Hodges of Yeckley Road, 3.94; Steven Obreiter. son of Roy and Yvonne Obreiter of Quimby Road, 4.0; Toni Myers, daughter HMS students play in All-Star Band Six Hastings Middle School students were named to the All-Star Band ot the District 10 Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association, including (front, from left) seventh-graders David Lewis, Courtney Wakely, and Katie Ray. and (back, from left) eighth-graders Ashley Gibson, Sarah Clevenger, and Hilary Hutchins. The students joined 170 seventh and eighth-graders in a concert Iasi Thursday at Northview High School. A total of 39 middle schools named students to the band. Students were selected lor the All-Star Band by their band directors. Visit Us on the NET of Karen and Don Myers of Lincoln Street, 3.9; Marcie Westover, daughter of Holly Throop and Ian Westover of Solomon Road, 3.80; Danielle Bowman, daughter of Rodney and Marcia Bowman of East Hubble, 4.0; Ivy Malone, daughter of Houston and LeeAnne Malone of State Road, 4.0; Courtney Sinclair, daughter of Mike and Patti Sinclair of Heath Road, 3.87; and Amy Schiedel, daughter of Paul and Bonnie Schiedel of M-37, 3.90. Former syrup queens sought oie jadncws.com News Briefs bration of the Van Synip Festival extra the community u in Ram. and Annuo lune 1997 Ford F150 XLT 1998 Ford Fl50 XLT _ st wye through April 13 at St Rose of Lima C workshop for March 27 1996 Ford Fl50 XLT 4WD, Auto., Loaded Auto.. Air. Power. 4WD 4WD. Auto.. 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Hand Hewn has been together for six yaws Members concentrate oat aa old­ time style in bluegrass, country, folk Barry County Habitat for Humanity is looking for people who are living in substandard housing and can't gel con­ ventional mortgage financing. People interested in applying for a form Habitat bouse should attend one of the two workshops that will be held and gospel. Hand Hewn has played at the Musi­ cians' Showcase on two previous occa­ sions. They have also released two al­ bums. "A Good Folk Revival* (original tunes) and "la the Light" (gospel). Opening the evening will be John Galbraith, also from Delta. Ohio, who plays acoustic guitar in a variety of styles: Huegrass, country, folk and country gospel He has been playing ounic for more titan 15 years. He has released one gospel music alburn. •Kaepta’ It Simple." Seating at the Showcase is available on a first-come, first-served basis. in Delton this month. Ute workshops will be held from 9 to II a.m. Saturday, March 25. and from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. March 28, both at St. Ambrose Church. 11252 Fiona Road, off M-43. Habitat is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry of volunteers. Habi­ tat volunteers work in partnership with low income families to help them have affordable, decent housing. Habi­ tat builds homes and sells them to eli­ gible families at cost and without in­ terest. The Habitat families are ex­ pected to help build the homes. People who are interested in apply­ ing must be county residents. For more information, call 948­ 9939 or just show up at one of the workshops. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 23. 2000 - Page 3 SLATE OF REPUBLICANS, continued None of the current board members have tied petitions yet for re-election. fhe deadline to file nominating petitions is May 16 at 4 p.m. Candidates must have a minimum of three and a maximum of 10 signatures on their nominating petitions which can be obtained from and returned to the township clerk. Required 10 days prior, however, is a statement of campaign committee organiza­ tion, which must be filed at the Barry County Clerk's office. Filing nominating petitions to run for Barry County Board of Commissioners so far arc incumbent Republicans Emmett Herrington in District 7, Clare Tripp in District 6 and Sandy James in District 3. Newcomer Kenneth Neal is running as a OFFICERS FILE GRIEVANCE, cont. Republican for District 4 commissioner, a seat currently held by Chairman Jim Bai­ ley. who has announced plans to run for 87th District State Representative. And, Republican Tom Wilkinson is run­ ning for commissioner in District I. In the non-partisan election for probate judge, Richard Shaw has filed a petition for re-election. EX-NASHVILLE OFFICER sues village and chief, continued from page one Hanson claims that his prior employers, including the Village of Lake Odessa and Ottawa County Sheriffs Department, were inquired into and an attempt was made to obtain information contained in his per­ sonnel file without his consent. In early July last year, Hanson received a letter of commendation from Barnes in front of the Village Council. The commendation was for his "excel* lent" work on recent embezzlement cases in the village. Hanson had been with the de­ partment a little over a month at that time, and was a part-time officer. While presenting him with the commen­ dation, Barnes had said, "Since he has been here he has blown me away. He's a leader and not a follower and has taken the initia­ tive to make improvements in the depart­ ment." Barnes then recommended Hanson be moved to fill a full-time vacancy, with a pay rate increase, up to SI2.50 per hour. Hanson has charged the village and chief with breach of contract, violation of the Whistle Blower's Protection Act, retalia­ tory discharge of public policy and retalia­ tion against protected speech. He is also charging the village with common law in­ vasion of privacy. He is seeking at least $25,000 for lost wages and benefits, emotional and physical distress, humiliation, and loss of reputa­ tion. Because of the termination Hanson claims he has been placed in financial dis­ Benncll said if the problem is not resolved to the union’s satisfaction on the county level, the Teamsters would then file a grievance with the Federal Mediation Conciliation Service in Washington. D.C. claiming unfair labor practice for allegedly changing the terms of the agreement. The corrections officers in January voted to join the Teamsters Union, the same organization that represents the deputies, said Bennett. Their contract expired Dec. 31. 1999. Negotiations on a new agreement have yet to begin, Bennett said. The deputies, however, arc expected to vole soon on a tentative agreement with the county, though Bennett declined to release the terms of that pact until it is approved. The deputies have worked under the terms of their previous contract for more than a year. The Sheriffs Department's Command Officers Union is currently awaiting arbitration Io settle their contract and are working under the terms of the previous agreement. tress, and has endured a loss of earning ca­ pacity and will suffer these losses in the fu­ ture. Nashville has 21 days to file a response to the lawsuit if served the suit in person. If it was sent by registered mail, the village will have 28 days to respond. First Communion celebrated at St. Rose The tiny flowers in Jessica Czindefs hair get a final once-over from her mom, Kelly, prior to the pro's»sion into the sanctuary for the First Holy Communion celebration. OS Celebrating their First Holy Communion Sunday, March 19 at St. Rose ol Lima Catholic Church were second graders (front row. from Mt) Dylan Downs, Page Semrau, Hana Hunt, Samantha WtoOF, »«hley 'Webb. Nicole Gardner, Seth - -Holben, - Haynes; (second■ row)’ Allyson Ellsworth, Brianna Cameron Kulhanek, Steven Franson, Matthew Feldpausch, Lexi von der Hod, Holly Borner, (third row) Zach Smith, Riley McLean. Mike Purchase, Mitchel Brotherton, Jarett Ford, Darin Rugg, Nick Kcvacevich. All Shaw. Pamela Franson. Kyle Letot; (fourth row) Dena Letot, Allison Jessica Czinder, Abby Fulmer, Allyson N hop: ... (back row) catechist Diane Kiipferjetechist Chuck Fischer, and catechist Jo’CSrr. The spent months intensely studying the foundations of this sacrament. The church was filled to capacity with family and friends for the special Mass celebrated by Fr. Chuck Fischer, pastor of St. Rose, and Monsignor Michael Murphy, pastor of St. Mary Cathedral in Lansing and great-uncle of Ali Shaw. Diane Klipfer (right), catechist and teacher at St. Rose, fluffs Abby Fulmers veil before going upstairs for the special Mass. Sealed next to Abby is Pamela Franson. 0 The eighth-grade band received a first division, or superior, rating at the District Festival March 4. Hastings Middle School and High School bands and choirs have been busy lately collecting high performance ratings at various competitions. On March 4, the Hastings Middle School bands attended District Festival and received high ratings. The seventh grade band re­ ceived a Second Division raring, represent­ ing a very good performance. The eighth grade band received a First Division rating representin' a superior performance. On March 9, the HHS Symphonic Band, Varsity Singers, and Women’s Honors Choir all received superior ratings at District Estival. On March 17, the combined seventh and eighth grade choirs attended District Choral Festival for the first time ever. These groups attended the festival for the purpose of becoming familiar with the festival pro­ cess. Groups are rated by three judges in a concert performance, and by a fourth judge in sight-reading. The concert and sight-read­ ing ratings are averaged together to arrive al the final overall rating. Hastings Middle School choirs are di­ rected by Karen Schoen. High school choirs are directed by Patti LaJoye with as­ sistance by intern teacher Ryan Casey and accompanist Melissa Risk. The Hastings bands are directed by Joan BosserdSchroeder and Joe LaJoye. Student partici­ pation at festival for Hastings totaled over 450 students. At the March 4 District Festival, the seventh-grade band received a second division rating, representing a very good performance. HHS bands, choirs rate high in competition Students pictured were among 170 youths in the high school band and choir who attended the District Festival March 9. �Page 4 - The Hastings Bonnet - Thursday. March 23. 2000 LETTERS from our readers... Trooper was trying to help a victim To the editor: I am a dispatcher at the Barry County E911 Central Dispatch Center. I was on duty Feb. 27 when the accident occurred on M­ 79 involving a state trooper. I stand on neutral ground as far as the speed issue is concerned, I am not a police officer, therefore. I am not aware of their driving protocols. I would, however, like to take this opportunity to clarify any misun­ derstandings. The trooper was responding to assist another trooper on a very violent domestic assault that was in progress, and where a weapon was involved. 1 was the dispatcher listening to this domestic assault unfold over the phone, and I honestly felt helpless. Other than calling officers to respond, at times there's not much that we, as dispatch­ ers, can do besides listen to the caller. As if the adrenaline rush from this wasn't enough, the next radio transmission we heard was the trooper coughing and gag­ ging, trying to tell us that there had been an accident, the car was on fire, and that help was needed immediately. Panic was the first emotion that went through both my and my partner's minds as we tried to com­ prehend what we had just heard. We arc trained to keep our emotions under control at all times on the job. Is it easy for you to keep your emotions under control when a family member is in trouble? All of us in the emergency services/public safety fields are like family. We take care of each other both on and off duty. This trooper was physically and emo­ tionally shaken by this ordeal. He is human’ We weren’t only concerned for the trooper's safety and well-being, but also for the vic­ tims in the other vehicle. We are not just concerned with "our people ” Approximately two weeks prior to this accident. I rode along with this same troop- Our local library needs us To the editor: Remember back in 1993, when Hastings was rated as one of the best 100 small towns in America? What a wonderful reflection that was on all of us! We had a right to be proud. We, and of course, our predecessors, were the ones who made that rating possible Together, we worked for the best; the best hospital, the best government, the best schools, the best youth programs, and, of course, the best public library. When our family first came to Hastings in 1946, the library was pretty much two rooms in the old high school. It was ade­ quate then, and rated well among towns with similar populations. It had already moved two or three times since it was start­ ed in 1895 by the Hastings Womens Club. What excitement there was when the library moved to the old post office! I well remember the lovely yellow print draperies, the inviting chairs and tables, all the expanded facilities. It was truly a giant step forward. That was then, 1965. This is now, a new millennium. A modem library is not just about books any more. It is about new methods, computers, cassettes, Internet access, meeting rooms for all kinds of chil­ dren and adult programs, genealogical information. So many needs - so little room. Death is part of the natural order To the editor: I'd like to respond to the reader who did not want the picture of the dead coyote in the Banner. Death is a pan of life and a very real part of the world we live in. Ecological balance in our part of the world would not exist were it not for mankind killing to maintain populations of certain species. We would not exist because we would have been eliminated by predators. God put us on this planet (with our in­ telligence) to live in harmony with one an­ other and provided for our being with lesser animals. Harvesting (killing) some of these animals for food, clothing and ecological balance is part of His plan. Part of our societal problems today are a result of us not teaching youngsters the natural occurrence of life and death and eco­ logical and predator/prey balance. This is reality. I commend the banner for showing a very real and interesting part of our life. Also, 1 hope the Banner continues to show successful deer hunter pictures. Many of us who still harvest our food as God intended in the traditional way are very proud of it Peter R K. Schantz, Hastings HastingsBaNNER A Dmmoh of J-Ad Graphics inc 1351 N M-43 Hwy •NEWSROOM David T Vbung HatsnMudry Patricia Johns Mary McDonough Snxwna Hubearth fkrei Zachary ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT ScoeOnxrwn JonsSwi JscoM Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year m ad|O*nmg counties POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Ben B Kattngs Ml 49058-0602 st Hastings Ml 49058 Each of our library's moves throughout the years was a big one for its time. Now we are asked to support the most ambitious move of all. There are so many demands on everyone financially, so mtny worthwhile charities to support. But shouldn't our Hast­ ings Public Library be somewhere near the top of our priorities? It serves ever)’ member of our communi­ ty, young, old, or in-between, either directly or in directly. We need our library, and our library needs us, especially now. Already we have an excellent library staff, a great board, and many willing vol­ unteers. What we need now is an enthusias­ tic community and some solid financial support. Remember, we live in one of the best small towns in America! A modem library is a basic part of that evaluation. • Let^s keep Hastings at the top! Lois Hopkins Hastings Attack on Geiger not newsworthy er for nearly 10 hours during a shift. I can honestly say that during that time, and for as long as I've known him, he has always performed his duties as a police officer with the utmost regard for the public's safe­ ty and well-being. I am not trying to dimin­ ish the seventy or senousness of this acci­ dent. What happened was unfortunate for everyone involved. The lesson, if there is one to be learned from this, is that we all need to be more aware and cautious of each other on the roadways. Accidents happen every day, but it seems that not much attention is given unless someone dies or a police officer or other public safety personnel arc involved. Only then arc people quick to point fingers and place blame. Il is absurd for anyone to accuse us of “protecting'' our officers There have been officers involved in accidents that have received traffic citations. They arc not immune to scrutiny. As a dispatcher, I take complaints from the public throughout my entire shift. The conflict that I constantly come up against is the response time of the officers to com­ plaints. In the case of this domestic assault that the trooper was responding to, the vic­ tim needed help fast. Put yourself in the victim^ shoes. Minutes seem like hours. Minutes save lives. On the other hand, how fast is too fast? As I said before, I stand neutral to the speed issue. Some believe that the speed was excessive, others believe it wasn't. What I am defending is the character and abilities of the trooper, and all of us in the emergency services field. Again, this was un unfortunate situation for everyone involved. We can only pray that it doesn’t happen again. Let’s also hope that the other driver, his passenger, and the trooper all heal physical­ ly as well as emotionally from this and can move on. Sara Hause, Barry County E-911 Central Dispatch Dear editor: While I do not find it very often that I write a letter to the editor, after seeing three pages of your March 9 Banner, including the front page cover story dedicated to State Representative Terry Geigers, campaign contributions, I felt compelled to respond. The article was a political position attacking Mr Geiger rather than a news article worthy of reading. I do not have any problem that Represen­ tative Geiger's ability to raise campaign contributions is a matter of public record, and 1 do not think Terry Geiger would care either. However. I do feel that my local paper (that I normally hold in high regard) would be better served in their investigative reporting department by investigating and writing about more quality and newsworthy issues such as why we have to have term limits in our state that force us to lose such quality legislators as Terry Geiger. If you arc going to run an article about ential position in the Michigan Legislature, as chairman of the appropriations commit­ tee. We are very fortunate here in Barry County that Terry Geiger is so well thought of by the other legislators that he was given this prestigious position as a freshman leg­ islator. Mr. Geiger^ position and respect in the legislature translates into more attention and respect for Barry County. It also gives our new incoming representative, and therefore our county, much more influence from the beginning of his new term. This is a terrific luxury for our county in the polit­ ical process, and should be appreciated. In any event, 1 am thankful for the three terms of Terry Geiger in the State House and I am looking forward to another two terms of Terry Geiger in the Senate, and would like to thank him for what he has done for Barry County and our state. Timothy L. Trornp, Attorney at Law, Hastings our representative, perhaps it should also include that Terry Geiger, a Barry County resident, holds the highest and most influ- The rest of an accident story To the editor: This is a letter in response to a report you printed in your paper March 16. My son and I were involved in a car acci­ dent March 6 at the intersection of W. State Road and Barnum Road. I was not asked for a statement, nor was a witness who saw the accident take place. Only the driver of the other vehicle was questioned by police. His statement makes it sound like he was following my car and that I stopped in front of him with no warn­ ing. The fact is. he was not following too close behind. I was completely stopped at the intersection with blinker and brake lights, waiting for traffic to clear. I looked in my rearview mirror and didn’t have been seconds or minutes later) and I saw a vehicle bearing down on mine. I had no time to react. It was stated that he was going 55 mph. The speed limit on that section of road is 45. It also was stated that alcohol was not a factor No test was offered. Yes, this person did admit he wasn't pay­ ing attention. He was in control of heavy and dangerous machinery. He should have been paying attention! God was with my son and me that day. And I will be thankful my whole life for that. What do I want by writing this letter? I wanted to tell my side of the story. Tammy Higgins, Middleville see anyone. 1 looked again (which could Working wages should be raised Know Your LEGISLATORS To the editor: In last week’s Banner, Rep. Nick Smith U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office BuHdtyg, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-0221. District office: 110 Michigan Are.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (61b) *56-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. wrote, “When we raise that wage, we cut the bottom rungs off the ladder of opportu­ nity." The statement sounds good, but makes bad sense _ The implication is that if wag^$ ar?J|ow, people they don’t really need? What a way to solve any future unemployment prob­ lems! On the other hand, if wages go up, will employers refrain from hiring workers they really need? Let\ raise to solve the current labor shortage employers will 'hire. Does that mean if wages go low enough, employers will hire Dave Kictzman, Hastings U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower th.rd of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Budding, Washington DC. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 43503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036. Lansing, 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 Barry Mich. Barry Mich. UJrite Us ft Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but (here are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 23. 2000 - Page 5 More LETTERS to the editor... Financial Furnished By...MARK D. of Cdmord Jones and Co. Coyote story photo newsworthy To the editor: In response to the lady’s letter in the March 16 Banner, about her outrage with the photo and article on the man bitten by the coyote, I for one, think the article is Bonds or bond funds: Which are right for you? In the- blazing stock market of the 1990s, bonds were often the forgotten stepchild of the financial world. And yet. bonds have always offered some major advantages to investors. There's the regular income stream provided by the interest payments, of course. And bonds also can help reduce the investment risk in a portfolio dominated by stocks. How can you buy bonds0 The two most popular options arc purchasing them indi­ v (dually or investing in a bond-based mutu­ al fund. Each choice has distinct advan­ tages: • Individual bonds offer more stability of principal. When you buy a bond, and you hold it until maturity, you'll get the full face value back, provided the issuer docs not default. But when you buy a bond fund, your shares will fluctuate in value — which means they could be down when you want to sell them. • Individual bonds give you fixed-interest payments. You’ll know how much you can expect from the interest payments you receive from individual bonds. But bond fund dividends arc variable. • Bond funds offer more diversification. When you buy a bond fund, you get instant diversification, because the fund can be composed of many different types of bonds: corporate, municipal, long-term, short-term. etc. • Bond funds offer professional manage­ ment. Like other mutual funds, bond funds arc professionally managed. You won’t get this benefit from individual bonds. Apart from these factors, you will have to weigh in investment cost. Bond funds, like all other mutual funds, have management fees, marketing costs and other expenses. You may have to pay a commission when you buy mdivktaal bonds, but, beyond that, you shouldn’t incur other costs. The type of bonds you’re interested in also will affect your decision. If you want the safety offered by Treasury securities or AAA-rated bonds, you may be better off buying individual bonds. You can purchase Treasury bonds through i government pro- LEGAL NOTICE snort ro wciosure noqoo • Barry vounry PETER M. RCHNBOERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C„ it ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Datadt has bean mada in toe conditions of a mortgage made by: Penny S. Brooks to United States ot America, acting ttvough the Fanners Homo AdmrHstratton, Un, Mortgagee, dated June 10. 1093, and recorded on June 21. 1993. in Uber 575. on page 236. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is dawned to be due at the date hereof toe sum of SEVENTY NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWO AND 74/100 DOLLARS gram called Treasury Direct, which has basically no investment costs associated with it. but Treasury Direct bonds do not enjoy the liquidity of a secondary market unless they arc transferred to a broker. If you’d rather purchase corporate bonds than Treasuries, you’ll have other consider­ ations. It's expensive to build a diversified portfolio of individual corporate bonds, which generally have face values of $1,000 or $5,000. In fact, to achieve a substantial level of diversification in your corporate bonds, you may have to invest $50,000 or more. But if you have that amount of money to invest, then you may be able to save money by purchasing individual cor­ porate. issues. And the same holds true for municipal bonds, whose earnings arc typi­ cally free from federal income taxes. Finally, if you're buying lower-quality •‘high-yield” bonds, you will probably ben­ efit from the diversification and profession­ al management of bond funds. Of course, there's no rule that says you have to choose only bonds or only bond funds. You may decide to invest in both. However you do it, getting bonds in your portfolio is often a good idea — so start exploring the possibilities today. —STOCKS— The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the previous week SBC Comms Anheuser Busch CMS Energy DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Ford Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp General Motors Hastings Mlg. IBM Johnson & Johnson Katogg's Company Kmart Coca Cola McOonakfs Sears Simpson Industries Semco Energy Spartan Moton AT&T TCF Financial rmmwaa & upjonn Wal-Mart Exxon-Motxl Gold S4ver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 45-1/4 59-9/16 19-3/8 65-7/16 109-7/16 45-13/16 21-1/4 18 80-3/16 7-3/8 113-1/2 15-5/8 80-1/4 26-9/16 9-7/8 51-7/16 35-1/4 32-1/4 10-3/4 11-7/16 3-31/32 55-3/4 23-1/16 58 56-5/8 77 $289.90 i5.11 10,90734 IB +3-1/8 +4-5/8 ♦1-7/8 +2-7/8 ♦12-3/16 ♦4-13/16 ♦5-5/16 +1/18 +4-1/8 +3/8 +4-7/8 ♦1-3/4 ♦7-1/4 +2-15/16 ♦1 •1/4 +4-3/4 +4-1/8 ♦1-1/4 ♦7/16 -1/16 +2-3/4 +4-5/16 ♦5 +8-7/8 -1/4 +$90 +$.02 ♦1096.10 — ($79,602 74). rxAxkng Meet at 725% per an­ num. Under toe power ot sale contained in said mortgage and toe statute in such case made and provided, notice a hereby given that said mort­ gage wR be torectoeed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubiic vendue, at toe Barry Cnunty Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p m. on Thursday. April 27. 2000 Said promises are situated in Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: LOT IB OF BROOKFIELD ACRES. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 29. __ ___ The redemption period shall bo 6 months from too date of such sate unteos detemvned aban­ doned in accordance wito 1948CL 600.3241a, m which case the redemption ported Shan be 30 days from toe date of such sate. Dated March 7. 2000 tinted States of America, acting torough too Farmers Homo Administration, United States Department ot Agncuituro Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway Suae 222 Farmington HBs. Michigan 48334 BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 - REWARDS- Dennis Duane Landon. Middleville and Connie Rae Thompson. Sunfield. Robert Dale Smith, Wayland and Noreen Patricia Anderson, Grand Rapids. Larry Milton Kelley, Dowling and Juanita Louise Secord, Dowling. Nathan Lee Ferris, Wayland and Chris- newsworthy. Number one. it is a rare event and number two. it shows that trying to handle a wild animal, that is injured, might not be the smartest thing to do. 1 also find it strange, that she would ques­ tion the truth of the story, without seeing the wound first hand. Coyotes have became quite the pests in Terry Geiger (center) fielded many questions about allocation of tobacco settlement money at a workshop in Hastings last Friday morning. recent years, with growing repons of them killing or injuring lambs, sheep, calves, birds, horses and one of their favorite snacks, house cats? . I also would like to add. that 1 like the deer photos, every fall. I enjoy seeing the Smoking settlement dollars raise questions by Patricia Johns Staff Writer State Representative Terry Geiger an­ swered questions at a workshop last Friday about the way the State of Michigan is des­ ignating smoking settlement dollars. More than 20 local residents brought their questions and concerns to the session, sponsored by the Barry County Tobacco Reduction Committee. Geiger stressed that the state's efforts arc being centered on education. The state is including tobacco use reduction informa­ tion in its new programs targeting children before birth to age 3. Information is available for students in fifth grade. Most of the settlement money has been going to the education merit scholarships. Geiger told the workshop that research has shown that the more education people have, the less likely they arc to smoke. Geiger explained that some of the set­ tlement money is going to support basic life sciences research in the research corri­ dor, including the new Van Andel Institute. He encouraged the audience to understand that the Sta»- Legislature doesn't want "to fail into feeding frenzy of just spending money." Dan Hamilton from Pennock Hospital asked Geiger to consider spending some dollars reaching out to adults who are al­ ready addicted to tobacco with cessation programs and encouraging businesses to not allow smoking on their premises. There was a lengthy discussion about how to impact youth and keep them from starting. Geiger was asked if Michigan has looked at the Florida model. Geiger said that he hoped schools were already using the information in the cur­ riculum about the hazards of smoking. Bonnie Ballinger from the Youth Advisory Council reminded Geiger that it was impor­ tant to engage young people in the project. Some concern was raised that the state was not doing enough to help older people, especially veterans, who already have smoking related ailments. There was some suggestion that instead of just focusing on "children, children, children," the state should help those al­ ready impacted. Geiger reminded everyoi.e that there was a tug of war in the legislature between con­ flicting needs in the state. There was an at­ tempt to "focus on the right things." "Smokers get old and die." This truth raises problems for the manufacturers of cigarettes. Geiger does not see a ban on smoking in public places like restaurants. Marilyn Alberda from the Barry County Tobacco Reduction Committee said she sees workshops like this one as a "wonder­ ful cooperative effort for the community to come together." by...John Nielsen msw.pkd Pine Rest, Caledonia CHnte sportsman, sportswomen and especially the youngsters enjoying the rewards of their hard work. I will also add, that I am not a vegetarian, so if you will excuse me. 1 have a venison cheeseburger waiting. Stephens G. Hyde Delton Waiting period for guns needed To the Editor: Did you know? The average citizen living in Barry Coun­ ty can purchase a handgun in a matter of minutes? I thought, as maybe a lot of you thought, that the Brady Bill made it mandatory for all handgun purchases to comply with a five- to seven-day "cooling off” period. This is not true. When applying for a permit to purchase, there is a brief computerized background check (it takes a minute or so) and the permit is issued. You are then allowed five days to purchase the hand gun. If you do not purchase within five days, the permit is void. Doesn't this seem backwards? 1 cannot think of one situation where a deadly, concealablc weapon is needed in minutes or hours. Other than a possible "heat of the moment’’ tragedy. I am not anti-gum. of any kind. Wp all know thagflW'Mrticorc "bad guys’* don’t bother with permits to purchase. But many, many average citizens with no criminal records can and do “blow-up” from time to time. What did happen to the Brady Bill? Do you know? Katherine Davis Dowling Defiant behavior Most parents have had experience with oppositional and defiant behavior. Most of the time this behavior is not unusual. It is a normal part of development. However, if the oppositional and defiant behavior becomes unusually pervasive or severe, a child and family may need profes­ sional help. If four of the following symptoms arc present in the child, parents may consider that a significant problem is present: • Often loses temper • Often argues with adults. • Often actively defies or refuses adult requests or rules. BANKER Hastings City Bank Uik Marie Schultz, Wayland. BANKER Hastings City Bank Established in 1896 Offices in Bellevue, Caledonia, Hastings, Middleville, Nashville & Wayland BRANCH MANAGER We have an opening in our branch system for an experienced branch manager. Responsibilities will include adminis­ tration of the branch including supervision of staff, business development and lending. A Bachelor’s Degree with a major in business/financing/accounting or equiva­ lent banking experience is desired. We offer a competitive salary and ben­ efit package. Qualified candidates may send a resume with salary expectations to: Personnel Manager Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St., Hastings, MI 49058 EOE/M/F • Often deliberately annoys people. • Often blames others for his or her mis­ takes or behavior. •Is often touchy or easily annoyed by oth­ ers. • Is often angry or resentful. • Is often spiteful or vindictive. In our next article, we will review some more features of oppositional defiant behavior. In the mean time, if the above symptoms sound familiar with your child, please do not hesitate to contact a compe­ tent counselor for an assessment to deter­ mine if help is available for you. Established in 1886 Offices in Bellevue. Caledonia. Hastings. Middleville. Nashville & Wayland Join the team at HCB, a leader in con­ sumer. commercial and residential lending and a provider of financial services as a: Food drive set in Middleville Hunger knows no season and Cub Scouts in the Middleville area are working to ensure that the local food pantry has enough food for those who need it. Cub Scouts are leaving grocery bags in their neighborhoods on Friday, March 24. The scouts will return for the bags filled with non-perishable food items Saturday morning. The bags will be delivered to the Middleville Methodist Church Saturday af­ ternoon. Anyone who would like to contribute to this effort can call Jan Store at 792-6868 or bring non-perishable food items to the church parking lot by 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25. National Bank of Hastings is seeking to fill a full-time position in our Loan Operations Department. Loan Operations and/or lending experience a must. FNMA, escrow, student loans, Windows NT experience a plus Team players witn a positive attitude are encouraged to submit resume with letter of application to Attn: Human Resources National Bank of Hastings. 241 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 MANAGEMENT TRAINEE Responsibilities will include lending, business development and supervision of staff. POSITION AVAILABLE in nursing home in quiet country setting for RN, staff development coordinator. We require a bachelor's degree with a con­ This is an entry level management position centration in business/fmance/accounting. which requires strong interpersonal skills with a At HCB we offer a competitive salary, an attractive benefit package, and advancement opportunity. desire for personal and professional growth Position requires sound clinical skills, dedication to quality of care and commitment to the team concept. Supervisory experience If you are interested in employment and Train the Trainer certification is a plus. opportunities at HCB. please send your Excellent benefit and wage package with 401k. resume in confidence to: Hastings City Bank Personnel Manager 150 W. Court St. Hastings. MI 49058 Contact: Lilah Miller, D.O.N. TenderCare Hastings 240 E. North Street Hastings. MI 49058 Ph. (616) 945-9564 Fax (616) 945-2453 EOE/M/F t �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 23. 2000 AREA OBITUARIES Thornapple denies request for kennels iheir peaceful existence. One neighbor who had lived near lhe Bar­ rells before (heir move lo Parmalee Road on Dec. 25, 1999. told lhe commission that his family had never had any trouble by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Kennels don’.' make good neighbors, ac­ cording to most of the speakers at a public hearing at the Thornapple Township Plan­ ning Commission meeting Monday, March SWANTON, OHIO - Mr Kenneth Long, age 63, of Swanton. Ohio and formerly of Clifford, passed away Monday. March 6. 2000 at North Collier Hospital with the Barretts' well behaved dogs. Parmalee Road resident Jim Wrighi re­ minded lhe commission members that lhe area was still zoned agricultural residential and that farming practices were still al­ 20. Kenneth and Cassandra Barrett, who raise show Labrador retrievers, submitted plans for a special use for a kennel on their agricuiture/residenlial property on Parmalcc in Naples. Florida. Kenneth was bom on July 14, 1936 in Silverwood, the son of CFnton and lowed in the area. After discussion, the commission decided to deny lhe special use permit application because lhe properly is less than three acres. The ordinance allows kennels as a special use on property which is three acres Road. The Barretts had designed a building that would include eight kennels, plus storage. Neighbors told the commission that they were concerned about noise, smell, too many animals and safety. Most said that the sound of dogs barking would interrupt Ethylyn (Butler) Long. Mr. Long was a previous owner of the Hastings Gamble Store in lhe 1970's and 1980 s. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parenus. He is survived by his wife. Dawn; children. Darrin. Michael. S. Renee. C. Jenec. Robin. Edward, Bill, Joe. and Roxanne: parents. Harry and Rosabell Valentine; 13 grandchildren, including five special grandchildren, Keenan. Jordan. Christopher. David. Siara; and one brother Funeral Services for Mr Long were held on Saturday, March 11,2000 at Blackbum Chapel-Martin Funeral Home. Reverend or greater at the church of your choice- Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches HASTINGS - Mrs Virginia E. Myers, age 83. of Hastings, passed away Thursday. March 16, 2000 al Thomapplc available for your convenience..._ 49030 Feelor. Sieve Olmuert (6161 75I-SO2I church phone Sunder Server a 30 e m . Sundry School 1100 ■" Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p m. BiWe Study 4 buyer Time Wedneedey Pastor, Rev Donald Brail, Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 sun I ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 005 S lelfenon Ember Ctarte, church office breher. Fraor SmunUy Mete 4 30 p m. Sundry Meme, 8 30 ST. CYRIL'S CATKOUC CHIRCH Naahiille Falhcr Charte, Fiwher. Pasior A mimoa ot St Rine Catholic Church. Hraing, Man Saturday Evening 6 30 p m Smarter) W-4 IS pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 We»l Suit Road Hmungv. Mich lame A ( ampbell. Fraor p m Kid’s quizzing; 6 00 p.m Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6:30 p m. Kid's Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 am. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH THORNAPFLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Para, Church office phone 940-2549 Sunday Service Time, Mora-., WbtoraUi raivitra 7.4)0 p» 9 JO am-. WmtaewUy cvramp «r- ery available for all services Bring T«ro Bible Quu <M« ll-WL WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SIRS N Broadway. Hramtv Ml HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry HubIcy. Pastor Church phone 945 49W Office hours. Wed Thun 9 4905* Rraor Cart Litchfield Phone 267-40*1 Wimh.p Ser- School 10am for alla»e» ■an Morano Wrap. Sim 5-7 pm tooth Felfonrap (Grh-12). (M*ren Chore*). 600 FUwell Rd . 1 mile era of Heainf, Rm I pm Wtanon (Or K5th). (Sem- Raaloe 945­ Ementut. 9224 Sunday Servicer 9 45 am Bible Claaae* ■ lor ail afer. 10 40 (child am - Morana Worrap. 6 00 p m Evening Bible Stmt) Thoraday. an pravuM) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCum Rd, Hretmgt. Ml 49051 S< Mrahra Church, a cow tiwiag Anglican nre Monuhg preycr Simdayv ll« am 1928 Book of Common Prayer (>« 7 .20 pm Prayer and Bible SuidySherap Your Feith 'Sbv Are WW- 2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH oom call 94S-9437 W Center St (cornet rf S Brorance: (6161 94S-3014 Ealher Cbartet P McCabe 111. Rector F William Maetberp. Minuter of Mu- srecui u*rtn no­ aic CRAMS Lemon Siam Ditmeea March IS. 22. 29 alfo Apnl 5. 12. Sunday ichool at 10 a.m Sunday Wcnhip Service, - 1 am and 10 Wcdnewlav Family Study. Chou practice Call Church Leiaurc (6I6)M5-9192 Sundey School 10 Randall HaranarcParar Sunday Servicet 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour. Time FeHowthip and Earth (ul Men 852-9228 Moranf Cetebrauoo 10 a m Fello*rap Time before ike aervkx Nuncry. chiUreak HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 502 E Grand St, Hauings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 10 am. 4887 Coati Grove Rd Pallor Ben Herring Wheelchair acccriible and elevmor Sunday School 9 30 am . Church Service 1030 am. mgi. hinio.-Senior High Thunder BiMe Sludy7pm If in- icreu u m a free Home Bible Study, pirate call for more derail CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd. S mi South. Pal­ lor Stem Branham. Pallor Robert Horton Phone 623-5542 Sunday School al 10 00 am. Worahip 11 00 a.m. Evening Service el BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave, Hauingi. Ml 49051 Sunday Service, Bible Claw. 10 am . Worthip II am . Evening Service. 6 pm Wednevday Bible Mudy 7pm Frier Wackcman. Ferae Rhone 945­ 2931 Bible Survey on video, in lhe home Free Bible Corrmpon- and these local businesses WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with cloator to all ^^onal^Lee^eMot^ will. Geneva and In Hu Slept-are aught for adulu 10 30 a m -Co(- HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Church (or aget 5 ihm 2nd grade Each Wedncday through 770 Cook Rd Harting*. Michigan | 2000 in Kalamazoo after a short illness. Ron was bom at Pennock Hospital in loddlcn thru age 4 . and Junior Hastings on April 19. 1954 He grew up in Hastings and attended Hastings Public Lent (with the eaception of Holy Wfeekl We will be acrving a light Lenten Dinner (free-will offenngl Fol­ Schools. Other than several years spent living in Mezico Beach. Florida, he was a life-long resident of Barry County, living in Hastings, Cloverdale and Freeport until lowed by a different program each week 6 00 pm. Fellowrap Halt Apnl a Religion in American Life Month Apnl 2nd - Daylight Sav- FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | 231 S Broedwny. Heeunft. Mich, I Keller. Director. Noah', Ark I FreSchool Thundey. March 23 - I 1200 noon L.rucn Luncheon end I Servrcc at Si Rora 6 45 pm I Fraire Teem Sanmlay. March 25 9 00-noon, Girl Scour Activity - 1 Sharpe Hall. 9 00-300 Evangc- I hra Conference. 6 30 pm . Coo- I gratulalKMU in Bob Middleton and I Sarah Keller' Sunday. March 26 - I 9 00 a m Traditional Wonhip Ser- I vice. 9 20 am Children 1 WorUp 1000 am Coffee Hrar ■ In the Dining Room. 10 10 a m Sunday School for all aget beginning with Airembly in Sharpe Hall. I I I I I II 20 a m. Comemporary Wor I thip Service. 11 50 am. Chil- I cad over Channel 10 ihrougboul lhe week Nurrery»praide4durmg both rervice*. I 30 p m Concem Group 03. 4 00 p m Conbr motion Clare - Dimng Room Monday. March ’7 - 9 00 Sult meet, for prayer and planning. 700 C ommrnec Night - All Stand­ V30 am Circfo Study Leaders tneci uim pastor Keller. 6 00 p m Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. many nieces and nephews. Graveside Funeral Services were held at Freeport Cemetery on Tuesday. March 21. 2000. Reverend Brian Dykes of First United Methodist Church officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Greenville Hist United Methodist Church. Ketyfnw Bible Slud. - Lounje HASTINGS - Mr. Melvin O. "MelScobey. age 79. of Hastings, passed away Monday. March 20. 2000 at Tendercare in Hastings. He was bom on October 14, 1920 in Irving Township. Barry County, the son of Arthur A Edith (Rose) Scobey. Mr. Scobey was raised in Barry County and attended area schools. He was a United mcriitg '.o Kalamazon in eary 1999 Ron loved the out of doors and particularly the mountains of Colorado. He Slates Army veteran of World War II. He married Geneva B (Lanphear) Bums in the late 1950's and she preceded him in had a life-long intense interest in military aviation and the Civil War. and was a member of the Pathways Clubhouse death on December 25.1999. They lived in Detroit. Lake Fenton and in Califonia for 17 years before returning Community in Kalamt'zoo. Ron had a kivd and gentle spirit and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Happy trails lo you. Ron. until to the Hastings area in 1978. Mr. Scobey was employed at lhe Lockheed Aerospace Company in we meet again. Ron was preceded in death by his Richard parents. and Thyla (Perry) DeMott. He is survived by his sister. Jean DeMott of Kalamazoo; and his aunt. Frances DeMou of Hastings; as well as great aunt. Leota Warrick and second cousin. Roberta Pryor both of Newark. Ohio Other Barry County family include Grant and Wayne Robinson. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be announced at a later date. Memorials may be sent to Pathways Clubhouse. 119 West Vine Street. Kalamazoo. Michigan 49001. Attention: Mike Smith. The Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum. The Kalamazoo Civil War Roundtable, or Charlton Park Museum. Dorothy (Reed) Keeney. For many years, she worked at Hooper Super Market. Boysen IGA. Martin; Pine Lake Grocery and Michigan Career providing for anyone in need and she was a foster mother to many children throughout collector, enjoyed gardening and her pels, but most of all she loved her family and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Steven Foote in 1965 and her parents. Mrs. Foote is survived by her husband. Lyle, whom site married on November 30, 1946; her children and their spouses: Beverly (Dan) Sutherland, Kalhaleen IJahtUw Gallagher. Mfeftomas (Sue) Foote; twelve riaiMriMlM: »»d seven Funeral Services for Mrs. Foote were held on Saturday. March 18, 2000 at Williams Funeral Home. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. Memorial contributions may be made to Delton District Library. Amercian Cancer Society or Hospice of Michigan will be appreciated. \lielen Alth^VanVleet)lioffman\ BELLEVUE - Mrs. Helen Altha (VanVIeet) Hoffman, age 72, of Bellevue, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2000 at Battle Creek Health System in Battle KALAMAZOO - Mr. Ronald Lee DeMotl. passed away Tuesday. March 14. pm Stephen Ministers ■ Dining Room Wednesday. March 29 ■ 118 S Jeffer*on Riverside School • every Sunday, claaaer are available Sr everyone Claaaer for BOSLEY PHARMACY ■f*re»cnn<K>n*" Hastings vice ora WBCH-AM (220 « 10 20 cm 020 am ■ Syndm THE H ASTINGS BANNER. and REMINDER 1952 N. Broadw iv brothers. a sister. Mary Linderman. Gary She is survived by (Carol) Scranton of Belding; sister. Clau'i Vosburg of Ft. Myers. Florida; four step grandchildren, Bret Scranton of Belding. Shawn (Susan) Scranton of Omaha. Nebraska. Jeff (Bobbi) Scranton of Ravenna, and Angela Scranton of E. Lansing; five great grandchildren; and Funeral Home of Hastings. ing Comminee, are meeting Tues­ day March 28 6 15 am Menk Bible Study at YMCA Office. 7 00 Member FD I-C. of Hope United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Wren phone 1220 The 1120 Service it broad- This information on worship senices is provided by The Hastings Banner, lhe churches Gilding Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be math: to drenY Worship The 9 00 Service ii broadcau over WBCH-AM I Bible 7-00 pm Bernard Hubley officiated. Burial was al streets. Dr Buffon! W. Coe, Pastor. Lisa Ssevtns, Director of Chnsttan Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Musk, Organist Church Saeon. Amocime Fraor Sally C I WOOOCROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. and Ladies of the Moose. She was also preceded Funeral Services for Mrs Myers was held on Saturday. March 18. 2000 at Hope United Methodist Church. Reverend Larry gui 49051 (616) 945-5463 G I Kem Keller. Fraor Deborah E. I Vice. 600 pm evening Service. Wednesday 700pm Servra. for Sunday School Wisconsin, GRACE COMMlNm ( BI RCH Mertini at Maple Valley H.fh School Rarar Doa Roacoe. (517) CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 2667 Hastings; 14 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; three half-brothers. Clarence Gilding of Wisconsin. Linus Gilding of 10 00 6 00 pm fee Fellowrap Radio Broaden,I II 00 am ■ Worrap Service, ■ childcare available for intam, and High Yoolh for thirty years, retiring in 1974. She was a member of Greenville First United Methodist Church, Grattan Historical Society and a former member of Myers of Gaylord, Ronald (JoEllyn) Myers of Hudsonville, and Philip (Judy) Myers of 11 - lor Dave Wood Sr - Aduh Min,wne> 930 am Sunday School Nigh! 6 30 pm. Aware. Sr and It High Youth. Prayer and Bible nursery parents. She is survived by her husband. Floyd "Bud" Myers; three sons, Richard (Linda) Ovn grave level Three clauea. Good- I for all age. 10 45 a m. Morning Wonhip Service. 6 00 pa. Evening Service. 7« pm Sr director of the church department. Mrs. Myers was preceded in death by her Thursday, FIRST BAPTIST CHIRCH 309 E Woodlawn. Ilaumgt Pre­ lor Dan Come. Senior Pretor. Pat Office. 948-8004 for mforaauoo on MOPS. Ladie, Bible Siudiev. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1716 North Broadway the years. She was an avid reader and beanie baby and Supper. 700pm Worvhip CR (Cl BRETHREN MMX CHIRCH Sorter. preceded her in death in 1992. Mildred graduated from Freeport High School and Barty County Normal and taught school in Barry County schools and was employed by Wolverine World Wide | March 23 - 700pm Rape Prcp. Choir (Can*aU) Saturday. March Wednesday. Ma'1, am Wcidwatchra two year battle with Cancer Mrs. Foote was bom on July 1, 1924 in Orangeville, the daughter of Roy A. and Technical Center. Mrs. Foote loved caring for others and Sunday School (all ago). turen. 7 30 p ’ ORANGEVILLE - Mrs Madelyn L. Foote, of Orangeville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday. March 16, 2000. after a Mary Rensch Allerding. She married Ted Bustance in 1930, and he preceded her in death in 1962. She married Merl Scranton in 1965, and he 25 - 8 00-noon. Spring Cleanup. 9 30am Caiech 1,800pm NA Monday. March 27 - 7 00 p m SS Staff Tuesday. March 28 - 7:00 the whole family Methodist Church. Pennock Hospital. She was a member of Hope United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, long-time Sunday School teacher 6 00 pm. Middle School and Youth Tuesday. March 21,2000. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Lung Association. GREENVILLE - Mildred M. Bustancc Scranton, age 91. of Greenville, passed away Thursday. March 16, 2000 at United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. She was bom in Hastings on January 20. 1909. the daughter of Chester and Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616)945-9414. Sunday, March 26 - 8 00 A 10:45 a m Worship; 9 30 High School many loving friends. A Memorial Service was held at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa on February 11, 1936. Mrs. Myers was emphyed at the Gilmore Jewelry Store in Hastings for 21 years, as a receptionist for the former Waldorff Funeral Home in Hastings for a time, and a few years as a nurses aide at 239 E. North St. Hartings Rev am Hamilton. He attended Woodland School and was employed for many years in the construction industry and then retired from Bradford White after 27 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Marian of 30 years; his children. Robert (Cassie) Hamilton of Grand Rapids. Bonnie (Mike) Kalahar of DeWitt, Deidre (Jim) Cathcart of Charlotte; six grandchildren; his sister, Valdetta (Norman) Talbot of Ava, Missouri; several nieces, nephews and (Stamm) Gilding. Mrs. Myers was raised in Hastings and in Wisconsin and attended schools there. She married Floyd E. "Bud" Myers on day - 9 45 am Sunday School, I 10:45 a m Morning Worship. 5 30 day School. 11 ISa-m Comenvoran Scnice Norton provided lumot cbwch Yomh group Tburaday, tcnior meal, 12-noou SMveday nighi, ■ Plane Senico* 7 30 p m For more informmion call lhe 2000 Loren was bom on July 5. 1932 in Rutland Township, to Loren and Lucile Don Fairchild officiated Memorials may be made to the Fostoria Manor. She was bom on March 12, 1917 in Hastings, the daughter of Clarence & Mary Corner of State Rd and Boh wood St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior 9275 S Bedford Rd. Do.lnn pram DeAnn OoHn Phone 616­ 721-8077 Sen ice Time, 9 45 am Tradmonal. 1015 am Sun­ mgbu6 30pm b ill ifn HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH COUNTRY CHAFFL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Urey Rood Dowling. Ml LAKE ODESSA - Loren D. Hamilton, age 67. of Lake Odessa, passed away late Thursday evening. March 16. California where he spent many years as a special welder on space related projects. He was a member of Allegan V.F.W. Post and Disabled American Veterans. Mr Scobey was also preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by two sons. George Scobey of Jackson, and Douglas Scobey of Grand Rapids; two daughters. Evelyn Weinert of Hastings, and Mary Mozes of Spokane. Washington; one step-son. Frank Bums of Grand Rapids; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Private family Memorial Graveside Services for both Mr. & Mrs. Scobey will be held later this spring. Burial will be at Oakhill Cemetery in Orangeville Township. Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Plan a BIG “Money Making" Early Spring GARAGE SALE...advertise it in both the Reminder on Tuesday and Banner on Thursday! Creek. Mrs. Hoffman was bom on April 9. 1927 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Roy VanVIeet and Altha (Webb) VanVIeet. She attended Springfield Schools. She was a resident of Bellevue for most of her life. Mrs. Hoffman was a homemaker and was formerly employed at the Travel Lodge of Battle Creek in Housekeeping. She married Donald Leon Hoffman of Bellevue on May 31, 1945 in Battle Creek. Mrs. Hoffman enjoyed crocheting, watching soap opera's on television, bingo, cards, and time with her grandchildren. She was 1 volunteer for lhe Barry County Family Independence Agency (Formerly Department of Social Services) for 12 years. She received the Volunteer of the Year Award for zone 4 (1988-1989). She also received the Stale Wide Volunteer of die Year Award (1988-1989). Mrs. Hoffman was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother. Leroy VanVIeet. She is survived by two daughters, Sharon A. Stout of Battle Creek, and Dorothy M. Hoffman of Bellevue; two sons, Harry H. Hoffman of Bank Creek, and Don L. Hoffman Jr., of Bank Creek; two brothers. Tommy VanVIeet of Tennessee, and Donnie VanVIeet of Battle Creek; four sisters. Margaret Rozebloom of Lowell. Frances "Betty" VanVIeet of Greenville. Julia Sanchez of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Janet Reyes of Texas; 14 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mrs. Hoffman will be held on Thursday. March 23. 2000 at 1:30 P.M. at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. 223 North Bedford Road with Evangilist Gary Stout officiating. Interment will be at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Ross Township. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service in Battle �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 23. 2000 - Page 7 Social Nms LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Sothards to observe 60th anniversary Donald Sothard and the former Norma Biggs will be celebrating their 60th wed­ ding anniversary on March 24. They were mamed in Nashville, Mich, at the home of her parents on Easter Sunday. March 24, 1940. The)' have four children, David and Margo Sothard of Buckeye, Ariz. (Debi and Melanic), Donna and Eldon Mathews of Hastings (Scott and Tom), Tom and Cheryl Sothard of East Jordan. Ml (Nathan and Tim), Martha & Frank Misak of Hastings (Andrew and Kell). Anyone wishing to send them a card may do so to their winter address: 1401 S. Cage, #932, Pharr. TX 78577-6247. Default has occurred In the conditions of a mortgage made by TAMMY LYTTLE 4 DAVID HAWKINS to WOODHAMS MORTGAGE COR PORATION, a Michigan Corporation. 4415 Duke St Kalamazoo. Ml 49008. dated February 16. 1995, and recorded with the Barry County Register of deeds on February 17,1995. to Uber 675 at Page 313 Said mortgage was assigned to GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES. INC . a New Jersey Corporatxx? 3 Executive Campus. Chany HW. NJ 08034, by an assignment dated July 27.1995 and recorded with the Barry County Register ot Deeds on October 11, 1996 to Liter 659 at Page 706. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to deciare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forth­ with. At the data of thia notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest, at fte rate of 10.000% per annum on said mortgage the sum of THIRTY-EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO AND 39/100 DOLLARS ($38,372.39). No suit or proceeding at law has Shermans celebrate 50th anniversary Allen and LaVanna (Purchase) Sherman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Feb. 18, 1950. Allen at­ tended Lake Odessa High School until he joined the U.S Navy in 1946. LaVanna graduated from Caledonia High Schoo) in 1947 The Shermans have six children - Chris and Judy from Twin Lake, Doug and Diane from Woodland. Dan and Jan Stauffer from Middleville, Greg from Plainwell, Renee from Holland and Rick who is in the Air Force and stationed in Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman spend their win­ ters in Green Valley, Arizona and their sum­ mers at Gun Lake near Middleville, Michi­ gan Mussers to mark 40th anniversary Arnold and Patricia (Fezare) Musser will celebrate 40 years of marriage on March 26. They were married at the First Congre­ gational Church in Charlotte in 1960. They have two daughters and a son, Jim and Am­ ber Winter, Denise and Brent VanBuren, and Bryan and Connie Musser. They are also blessed with 6 grandchildren. Due to Arnold’s 20 year career in the Ma­ rine Corps, the Mussers lived in many dif­ ferent states, then in 1975 came home to settle in Hastings. A family dinner will be held in their honor. LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY) THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. AND ANY INFORMAGON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. bean instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pert thereof. Nonce is hereby gNan that by virtue ot *w power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in eaid mortgage, and aH legal ooeto, charges, and expenses, jnefodfog attorney’s foes allowed by law, said mortgage wB be torectosad by sale of the mortgaged promises at public vendue to the highest bidder at lhe County Courthouse to Hastings, lhe place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry. City of Hastings on Thursday, April 13,2000, at 1 .*00 p.m., local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104, Public Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A3240(3)) The redemption period shaM be six (6) months from the dele of the torectoeure tale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. The premises covered by said mortgage is sit­ uated in the Township of Johnstown, County ot Barry Stale of Michigan, and more fufty described as. COMMENCE AT THE SE CORNER OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 34. T1N, R8W. THENCE N 250 FT. ALONG THE E LINE OF SAID NW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 34. THENCE W TO STATE HIGHWAY 37; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY TO THE S UNE OF THE NW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 34; THENCE E ALONG THE 8 LINE OF THE NW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 34 TO PLACE OF BEGINNWG PPN: 08-00^034-015-00 GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES. KC Assignee of Mortgagee. Dated: March 2. 2000 James W. Batchetor (P25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Suite 411-S Waters Buidtog 161 Ottawa Avenue, N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 (4/2) MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions ot a certain mortgage made by HART A. COOK ANO DIANA Strouse-Storm to be wed May 20 Mr. and Mrs. Alien and Laura Strouse of Hastings wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Stacy to Josh Storm, son of Mr. and Mrs. William and Marilyn Storm, of Hastings. Stacy is a 1996 graduate of Hastings High School. She will graduate in May with a bachelor » degree in accounting from Olivet Nazarene University. Josh is a 1997 graduate of Hastings High School. He is currently employed at Bazen Electric in Grand Rapids A May 20, 2000 wedding is planned at Cedar Creek Bible Church in Delton, Michigan Johnstons observe 60th anniversary Family members joined recently in cele­ bration of the 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Johnston of Hast­ ings. Tom Johnston married the former Ruth Turner on February 9, 1940. They lived for the first 26 years of their marriage near New Castle, Pennsylvania. They moved to Hastings in 1966, left briefly to live in Salem, Ohio in 1970 and returned to Hast­ ings the following year. They have been members of lhe Prince­ ton Presbyterian Church in Princeton, PA, and the First Presbyterian Church in Hast­ ings. Mrs. Johnston also attended Grace Wesleyan Church in Hastings. They have been active in many community organiza­ tions, including co-chairing the Bristol Inn Committee to raise funds for Charlton Park. Tom was general manager of both the Hastings and Salem divisions of EW Bliss Company, held several positions at Hast­ ings Manufacturing Company and retired as President of Douglas Corporation, a sub­ sidiary of Hastings Manufacturing in Tekonsha. He also consulted with Hastings Fiberglass. Their eight children and spouses are Mr. and Mrs. John C. Johnston of Hastings; Mr. and Mr. Jeffrey (Rebecca) Parker of Hast­ ings; Mr. and Mr. John (Evelyn) Koprivnikar of Grove City, PA; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Johnston. Jr., of New Castle. PA; Mr. and Mrs. James C. Johnston of Franklin. PA; Mr. William A. Johnston of Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Johnston and Mr. and Mrs. Karl (Jennifer) Schroeder, all of Holland. They have 21 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Molitor-Hicks plan to wed Oct. 7 Phil and Paula Molitor of Delton and Leroy and Terri Hicks of Delton wish to an­ nounce the engagement of their children Ja­ son Caries Hicks and Charity Sue Molitor The bride-to-be is a 1997 graduate of Delton and is currently employed at Mc­ Cormick Enterprises in Delton The future groom is a 1993 graduate of Delton and is currently a crane operator employed at McCormick Enterprises. The couple is planning an Oct. 7. 2000 wedding. Call 945-9554 for Banner Subscriptions. M COOK. Husband and WWe. Mortgagors, to CHADWICK MORTGAGE. INC . A TEXAS COR PORATION, which is organized and existing under the laws ot the State o* Texas, and whose address a 16390 Pacific Coast Highway. Suite 200. Huntington Beach. CA 92614. Mortgagee, dated February 10. 1999. and recorded in the office at the Register ot Deeds, tor the County of Barry and State ot Michigan, on February 24. 1999. m Document No 1025595 of Barry County Records, which mortgage was thereafter on February 12. 1999. assigned to BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES. INC . 8604 AlaonvBe Rd . Indianapolis. IN 46250 and recorded on July 13.1999 m the office of the Register of Deeds tor Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular ?oard Meeting March 14, 2000 - 7:00 pjn. All Board members present; Deputy Demaagd, Brad Lamberg. throe guests. Notice of Sale Be advised that the mortgage made on November 19, 1996 by Donald J Salisbury and Terri Salisbury, as mortgagor, to First National Bank of Michigan, as mortgagee, for the property commonly known as 11 Pike Road. Defton. Ml and legally described as Township of Hope a par­ cel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. T2N. R9W. described as: beginning at the inter­ section of the North Ime of Guernsey Lake Rd and the West lino of Pike Road as platted m the Plat of Diana Shores, as recorded to Uber 5 of Plats of page 24. to the office of the Register of Deeds tor Barry County. Michigan; thence South 1*6’ East. 33.00 feet to the centerline of Guernsey Lake Rd . said centerttoe also being the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 20; thence North 89*45' West along the East and West 1/4 Ime a distance of 261.50 feet; thence North 1*6* West. 407.00 feet; thence South 8^45 East. 261.50 feet to the West line of said Pike Road; thence South 1*6' East, along said West kne 374 00 feet to the point ot beginning, is to default. The mort­ gage was recorded on December 17,1996 m the office ot the register of deeds for Barry County. Michigan. In book 681 of mortgages on page 90 The amount claimed to be due and unpaid on the date of thia nonce is $27,898 90 m prtoefoel and $1,087.80 to Interest. No legal or equitable pro­ ceeding has been instituted to recover the debt, or any pert of tie debt, secured by the mortgage, and the power of sate contained in the mortgage Is now in effect by reason ot the default Notice is now given that on April 20,2000. at 1 pm., at the front door of the courthouse to the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, there wB be offered tor sate and sold to the higheat bid­ der. at public sate, tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on the mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sate. Including an attorney foe of $200.00 provided by tew and to the mortgage, the tends and property mentioned above. The length of the redemption period wB be 6 months from date ot sale Dated: 3-13-00 Bv: Mortnaoee Joeeph L Zande (P57645) P.O. Box 4010 East Lansing. Ml 48826 (517) 333-7718 (4/8) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THK FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Neal E. Phttipo and Jenny M PhKps, husband and wife, (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated December 18. 1998. and recorded on December 22. 1998 in Document #1022720. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINE AND 22/100 dollars ($66209 22). todudtog interest at 7.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wtt.be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1.-00 p.m„ on May 4, 2000 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2. Block 3 of Kenfieid's 2nd Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded to Uber 1 of Approved minutes; received treasurer's report. Authorized Road Commission to coordinate Plats on Page 37. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) dust control. Approved re-organization of fire-proof vault. Paid outstanding bills Adjourned at 7:30 Bonnie L Cruttenden, Clerk Attested toby: Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (3/23) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: March 23. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL said County of Barry in Document No. 1032403 of 248 593 1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is clamed to be due. at the dale of thia notice, for principal and interest, the sum of FIFTY NINE Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 THOUSAND NINETY ANO 06/100 ($59,090 06) DOLLARS, including interest thereon at 12.90% Fie #200012906 Mustangs (4/20) per annum And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by wtue ot the power of sale con­ tained m said mortgage, and pursuant to the stat­ ue of the State ot Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday. April 20. 2000 at 1 00 p.m., said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale at lhe public audio?, to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, (that being the building where the Circuit Court fo lhe County of Barry is held). Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Hope. Barry County, and Slate ot Michigan and described as follows, to-wrt; Lot 34 of Casa Del Mar of Acker s Pont and the Northerly Hart of Lof 33 of Casa-Def-Mar of Acker s Pointe Plat according to the Plat record­ ed al Uber 3 ot Plats. Page 64 PP *08 007-070 024-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sate, unless determtoed abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. n which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale A GREAT FAMILY VACATION Take your family on a Carnival "Fun Ship" for an alLindurive vacation that pleases Attorney tor Assignee of Mortgagee 1373 Balfour Grosse Ponte Park. Ml 48230 (313) 881 -0296 • THAT’S FUN FOR EVERYONE Dated: 3-9-00 ELAINE W MARDIROSIAN (P33528) everybody. (4/6) For the kids, no matter what their ages, the Camp Carnival* program offers all kinds of great supervised activities. Grown-ups will love the fine dining, the complete Nautica Spa* program. Vegas-style The Viking Corporation, a leading manufacturer of fire protection equipment, has an immediate opening for a Product Data Management Systems Coordinator. This person will support the Product Data Management (PDM) system to organize and maintain information about each item manufactured. He/she will also use the PDM system to define relationships between inventory items (and other purchased or non-stock items) and how they can be com­ bined to manufacture a saleable product. Interested individuals should have an Associates Degree in a technical field and/or a high school diploma with a minimum of two years experience in a man­ ufacturing environment. If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter to The Viking Corporation, Attention: Human Resources Manager, 210 North Industrial Park Road, Hastings, Ml 49058. EOE/M/F/D/V shows, the lively action of the friendly casino and the late-night dance club. On Carnival, there are also lots of things your family can enjoy together: superb meals, fun activities, poolside entertainment and all the pampering service Carnival is famous for. For still more family fun. go snorkeling, duty-free shopping and exploring at every destination. Call now to book your fabulous family vacation aboard a Carnival "Fun Ship” cruise. Lil Premier Travel (616)554-0311 Carnival?' • The Mori Popular Ouse Ime in lhe Warid1 �Thursday. March S3, 2000 Page 8 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been mad j in the conditions of a mortgage made by David E. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the condition* of a mortgage made by DeVan LaGrone. Sarah A LaGrone. husband & wife and Chariot W Murphy, a single man (original mort­ gagors) to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP LWa Green Tree Financial Servicing Cor­ poration. Mortgagee, dated July 16. 1998. and recorded on August 24, 1998 in Document •1018907, Barry County Records. Michigan, on Pierce and Brenda L Dierce husband and (original mortgagors) to Mid American National Bank & Trust Co . Mortgagee, dated February 12, 1996. and recorded on February 16.1996 r ; uber 651. on Page 951. Barry County Records. Michi­ gan. and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Second National Bank tfca Trumbull Savings and Loan Company. Assignee by an assignment dated July 1, 1996. which was recorded on Octo­ ber 17. 1996, m Ltoer 675. on Page 753. Barry which mortgage there is darned to be due at thdate hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN AND 50/100 dollars ($128,477.50). including interest at 11 250% per County Records, on which mortgage there ® claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED annum Under the power of sale conta-ied in said mortgage and the statute st such case made and prowled, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Berry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Michigan at 10O PM. on April 27. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are NINETY NINE AND 87/100 dollars ($84,199.87). described as YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and including interest at 7 625% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute r such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml, at 1 X p.m.. on April 13. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF Commencing at lhe Northeast comer of the are described as Lots 20. 21 and an undivided 1/4 interest in Lot 29. Streeters Resort, as recorded n Uber 2 of East 20 acres of the West 1/2 ot the Northwest 1/4 lying South of the pubic highway known as Lew* Road. Section 29. Town 2 North. Rango 10 Plats, page 37. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale West, as place of beginning, thence South 800 feet along the East line of said 20 acres, thence West 300 feet paraM with the centerkne of Lew® Road; thence North 288 86 feet paraBei wrih said East ine. thence East 160 feet paraBef with th© centerkne of Lew® Road; thence North 311.14 Dated March 2. 2000 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: feet paraMel with said East, thence East 140 feet along said centerline to the place of beginning 248 593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC. The redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shaft be X days from the date of such sale Attorneys and Counselors X150 Telegraph Road. Suite 1X Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 File •200011894 Falcons Dated: March 16.2000 (3/X) FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1X2 Trod & Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors X150 Telegraph Road. Suite 1X Bngham Farms. Mt 48025 State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Fie •200013148 Tigers Decedent's Estate FHe No. 00-228164E Estate of Elden L. Perry Social Security No 392 14-9952 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the hearing may be barred or Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 8. 2000 - 7:X pJh. CaBed to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present Hause. Palmer Hansford. Walters McKenna Edwards Deputy DeMaagd Commissioner James. Shelly Suiser. Barbara Schondelmayer and five (5) guests Absent Munjoy Minutes of the regular meeting held affected by this hearing NOTICE A hearing was held on 03/03/2000 in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan before Judge Richard Shaw on the petition ot Richard Tobias requesting Richard Tobias be appointed representative of Elden L. Perry who lived at 210 South State Street Nashville. on Febn.ary 9. 2000 approved T-assurers report received and placed on Ne. Zon,n9 Aorw-diatar s report iece~«l and placed on He PCI Bu4deig€toctncal Permits report received and placed co Me Motion lo adopt Ordinance No 7S Monon to receive Ordinance No 76 Motion to grant a Fireworks Permit to Algonquin Lake Association Monon to pay vouchers end payroll vouchers Motion to concur with Planning Commission and amend ARTICLE XX. SECTION 20JS (A) FENCES ANO HEDGES to the Rutland Charter Townamp Zoning Ordnance Motion to adjourn Adjournment al B 00 p.m. Respectfully suOmeted, Room McKenna . Clerk Michigan and who died 11/22/99. and requesting also the will of the deceased dated 08/27/98 be admitted to probate Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate wttl be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice a further given that the estate wit then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record Date: 03.16/00 Timothy L. Tromp (P41571) 501 '.Vest Mam Street Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 948 9400 Richard Tobias 205 Phillips Street Nashvde. Ml 49073 (616) 852-2005 Online cutie Dear Ann Landers: I really need your advice. Several months ago. my husband. “Archie.** met a woman online. He chatted with her every day. then, began to call her on the phone. He also sent her $3 cards, along with sweet poems and small gifts. When I confronted Archie about this cozi­ ncss, he insisted that they were just “com­ puter pals.” So far as I know, they never met. A few months ago. this woman married another man she met online. She sent Archie an e-mail to let him know about it, and then, told him she would no longer be chatting with him. He was terribly upset when he learned of her marriage, which made me wonder about the intensity of their relationship. Archie insisted it was not an “affair,” and that I am the only woman who ever interested him sexually. He swore he never did get together with her. So, I for­ gave him for the flirtation, and things seemed to be better between us 1 thought he was through with his chat­ room shenanigans, but I was mistaken. Last month, Archie met a 28-ycar-old woman online, and has been calling her and send­ ing poems and gifts. He told me yesterday she is in a terrible marriage, and he is help­ ing her “recover" her self-esteem. Archie thinks if he stops com; nunicating with her, she may do something drastic. I have told him he is betraying our marriage, but he in­ sists since nothing physical is going on, I should not complain. Am I overreacting? Archie says this flir­ tation is meaningless, but it is very upset­ ting to me. What can 1 do? - Need Advice Down South Dear South: You can accept the fact that LEGAL NOTICE Not Pa of Mortgage Foraetoewe Sale THW FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default Iw been made in the condition* of a mortgage made by Jertyn J. Came (original mortgagors) to First Union Home Equity Bank, NA . Mortgagee, dated February 19. 1999. and recorded on March 25. 1999 in Uber 1027035. on Page. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the First Union National Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated July 28. 1999. which was recorded on August 7.1999. m Uber 1034971. on (3/23) Page. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there « claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUN­ DRED FORTY-SIX AND 46/1X dollars ($36.746 46). rdudmg interest at 12 200% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said Attested to bv Robert M Edwards Supervisor Ann landers mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice a hereby given that said mort­ gage w* be foredosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 X p.m.. on April 20. 20X Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON, Barry County. Michigan, and are (3/23) described as: Lots 3 and 29 of Supervisor s Plat of Howard Port, according to the recorded in Uber 3 of Put Yourself In lhe Driver's Seat Plats on Page 74. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance wth 1948CL 6X 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale Archie operates at an adolescent level, and he is not going to change. You can insist, however, that he stop calling and sending gifts to his online cutie, and be very firm about it. Some joint counseling might be helpful. I recommend it. ‘New Century' Dear Ann Landen: OK, so this isn't the most pressing issue of our age, but I feel my blood pressure go up every time I hear the terms “new century” and “new millen­ nium.” I don't think I can take it for another eight and a half months. It seems as though advertisers and the media are jumping on the bandwagon, celebrating this year as the sun of the 21st century and the third mil­ lennium when it won’t actually happen un­ til 2001. If you think I’m one of those “millen­ nium purists” or another lunatic, fringe his­ torian on a soapbox, simply pull out the “C” book of your home encyclopedia and look up “century.” It will say that since there was no year zero, the first century started in 1 A.D. and ended in 100 A.D. Therefore, each century ends in the year zero, as in 2000, and the new one starts with the year one, as in 2001. This means that on Dec. 31, 2000, we will celebrate the end of the last century, and the beginning of a new one. I won’t win this debate, but I know you have many loyal readers (me included), and at least I will have given them something to think about. - L.B. in Glendale Heights, III. Dear L.B.: You have also given me some­ thing to think about. 1 see‘no reason to cel­ ebrate anything a year in advance. Why rush it? I’m still trying to get used to writ­ ing the year 2000 - and it’s not easy. Some people are happy to have any ex­ cuse for a party. Folks, the new century and the new millennium begin on Jan. I, 2001. The worldwide extravaganza this past New Year’s Eve was only a warm-up. The real celebration is yet to cornc. Batten down the hatches, and hang on to your hat! Alcohol info Dear Ann Landers: I am the director for the Mental Health Association in Fort Bend County, Texas. 1 want to thank you for printing the letter about the National Alco­ hol Screening Day last year. The response was terrific. We received calls from teens who wanted to know how to find help for their parents, from elderly persons con­ cerned about loneliness and drinking, and from others who just needed to find the lo­ cations of available services. Many people who called were between 30 and 50 years of age, and had started drinking to deal with personal problems. They were concerned about losing their jobs, families and friends. Participants attending the screening hear an educational presentation on alcohol problems, and complete a written self-as­ sessment. They have the opportunity to talk one-on-one with a health professional, and are given the names and phone numbers of support services and treatment facilities in the area. All screenings are free and anony­ mous. FORECLOSED HOMES Every cal! we receive gives us the oppor­ tunity to educate the public about alcohol abuse, nsky drinking, alcohol treatment and related mental-health issues. Often, individ­ uals with alcohol problems have other dis­ orders such as depression, anxiety, manicdepression, and so on, and are undiagnosed. National Alcohol Screening Day is a great place to start. Thank you, Ann. for being our messenger once again. - Gay Williams, Mental Health Association, Fort Bend County. Texas. Dear Gay Williams: I appreciate being able to alert my readers yet another time to National Alcohol Screening Day, to be held this year on Thursday, Apnl 6. There will be 2000 sites across the country, 500 of them on college campuses, oflenng free, anonymous screenings for those who have problems with alcohol, as well as for those whose loved ones have a drinking problem. Nearly 14 million American adults have an alcohol-use disorder, and nearly 17 per­ cent of children under age 14 live with an adult who drinks heavily or has an alcohol problem. Teens and college students are at tisk as well. Young persons who begin drinking before age IS are four limes as likely to develop alcohol dependence as those who begin drinking at age 21. Alco­ hol is frequently a factor in auto crashes, homicides and suicides for 15- to 24-yearolds, and 81 percent of fraternity and soror­ ity members report binge drinking. Readers, if you have any questions re­ garding alcohol, or if you know someone who could benefit from this anonymous screening, please call 1-800-697-6700 to­ day to find a site in your area. College stu­ dents can also check with their health or counseling center. Do it today. It could save the life of someone you love. Pillow cost Dear Ann Landers: I didn’t care for your response to the woman whose cousins planned a visit, then, canceled when asked to bring their own pillows and towels. You said buying extra pillows was no big deal. You’re wrong. For some people, it IS a big deal. Do you have any idea how much a pair of down pillows costs these days? 1 don’t have room for any more pillows than the ones we have on our beds. Why shouldn't those freeloaders bring their own stuff when asked? It is enough that the hosts offered to put them up and feed them. When we travel, we always bring pillows, towels and blankets. I would not presume to impose on my hosts by expecting them to supply these items. We appreciate being in­ vited, and anything more would be taking advantage of their hospitality. - Respecting Boundaries in Ontario, Canada. Dear Ontario: The mail was 20 to 1 against n»e.Y« .w, When ce relauves come to visit, they should bang their own pillows, and anything else that might be a hardship for the hosts to provide. •••••• That first kiss. that first embrace. . Re­ member all those things that brought you and your loved one together? Ann Landers' new booklet. "How We Met" is now avail­ able. This collection of sentimental love stories will make a terrific gift for that spe­ cial someone. For a copy, please send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.50 (this includes postage and handling) to: How We Met. do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. IL 60611-0562 (in Canada. $6.50). 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Your Future Member FDIC �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 23. 2000 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Delton, Barry Township and its Post Office 67734928 The mail carriers line up in 1917 in their automobiles; Seth Clark, Roy Gaskill. Postmaster. Lincoln Bush. George Mosier and John McBain. Photos 1.2 and 3 Bernard Museum Collection. Mart carriers for the Rural Free Delivery Routes in Delton, circa 1908 (From left) George Mosier, Lincoln Bush. Vem Loomis, Fred Green, Postmaster, and John McBain By Joyce F. nbrecht The village of Delton is fairly recent in terms of settlement There was a log school on Section No. 6 before 1873 on the comer of what is now M-43 and Orchard Street. This was prior to I860. Apparently there were enough chil­ dren there at that time to warrant the build­ ing on the school. This school appears on the plat map of 1860 on the land of Thomas Blackman on the Grove and Orchard streets. The plans for a railroad were being pro­ posed as early as 1873, which would come through the arc?, from Kalamazoo to Sagi­ naw, spurred some growth before its actual arrival, which was delayed until Sept. 20. 1887, due to the Panic of 1873. The first post office was established on May 22, 1877. The first name suggested for the post office was Dellstown, for Adelbcrt “Dell” Monroe However, when the offi­ cials sent through the authority for the post office they had shortened it to Delton. Adelbert Monroe was the first postmaster. James R Bush was the second postmaster, appointed on Dec. 10. 1879. His post office was in a house on the north side of the creamery. James F. Norwood. Nov. 18, 1893; John F. Williams, Oct. 20, 1897. Henry Arbour. April 17, 1902; Franklin G. Adams. Aug. 5. 1908; Fred G Green. Sept 26. 1914. Roy B. Gaskill. Nov. IS, 1922; Gladys E. Gaskill. July 1940; George Leonard. 1940; Roger Williams, I9S7; Edward Knits, 1961 tn 1896, rural free delivery, RFD. became into being. This over the next few years changed the manner in which people received their mail quite drastically. The mail was already coming into Delton by railroad on the C.K.&S. Now it was to be delivered to the area farms. Rural Free Delivery created a whole new way of doing business. Mail ordering became a way of life. Sears Roebuck. Montgomery Wards and other companies began sending out their catalogs to the homes of the farmers. Two photographs of the rural free deliv­ ery men with their horses and wagons, cir­ ca 1908, show John McBain. Lincoln Bush. George Mosier and Vem Loomis. The carri­ ers were responsible for their own horses and their mail wagons A second photo­ graph of the same carriers, posed beside the post office shows George Mosier, Lincoln Bush. Vem Loomis and John McBain in uniform, except for Lincoln Bush, and the postmaster, probably Fred Green, is stand­ ing on the porch of the post office. A circa 1917 photograph reflects a dra­ matic change in mail delivery. It shows the mail carriers with their automobiles. There are two cars with the tops down and two with the tops up. The men in this picture are Seth Clark, Lincoln Bush. George Mosier. Roy Gaskill, postmaster, and John McBain. Mailmen were dedicated to their posi­ tions, taking it very seriously. They believed that the mail must go through in spite of the weather or how they felt. They often got •".olved with their families in interesting ways and some of the things they delivered were interesting, like in the spring, of the year, the peeping of little chickens could be heard in the post office and in the vehicle of the main carrier on their way to a farmer’s wife along the mail route. An undated article from the Kalamazoo Gazette, which appears to be written about 1955 or 1956. tells about three rural free delivery mailmen who all retired at the same time. Dec. I. She catches the essence of the life of the mailmen on the Delton routes. She writes: "Delton, Michigan, Nov. 26. There will be the same Merry Christmas greetings, but the men delivering them will be different this year. "That is. of course, if you happen to be a patron of any one of the three rural routes of the Delton post office. The three earners. Bob Barnes. Russell Mott and Mark Garri­ son. after serving a collective total of 108 years, eight months, in government service will retire on Dec. I. "Robert L. Barnes, earner on Route One. is retiring after 21 years of continuous ser­ vice, having first served as substitute carri­ er for his father. Charles H. Barnes, and lat­ er receiving his appointment to the rural service on March 7. 1921. “He has served under three post masters of the Delton Post Office, Roy B. Gaskill, who was postmaster from Nov. 18. 1922, Gladys Gaskill. July 9. 1940, and George W. Leonard. “Barnes used horses to make his winter deliveries until 1928, and then desiring motor travel the year, he used a Snowbird attachment on a model T couple to travel over snowy roads "This attachment was a steel caterpillar tread in the rear and steel runners in the front and was used quite generally by rural earners in this part of the country dunng lhe late 20 s. [Dr. Bernard used a version of the 'Snowbird' to make his house calls.] "Bob, as he is better known to his patrons and friends, used skis and carried the mail on his back several times when the roads were drifted deep with snow. "During the years of his mail service he has purchased 21 cars. Mileage on his route has increased from the original 24 miles to the present 44. [Today, in the year 2000, there arc six carriers, six routes and they art approximately a combined 500 miles long.] “‘I’ve had about the usual amount of requests from my patrons, I guess. Any­ thing from turning off a forgotten windmill to feeding the chickens,' Bob relates. ‘The most unusual cxpencnqc was finding ah elderly woman on the ground being battered by a ram.' He tied the ram to a tree, helped the woman into her house and summoned a doctor to attend her injuries. "Russell Mott, carrier on Route Two, retiring after 30 years service to Delton area patrons. took his Civil Service examina­ tions and received his appointment in 1925, having previously been in the business of farming at his home near Fair Lake. “His original route was 20 miles long, and like most other carriers he used a mod­ el T touring car for summer travel and a horse drawn conveyance in the winter months. “At times it was necessary to keep a sec­ ond horse stationed midway along the route to relieve the first animal and complete the route on schedule. Twelve miles of his orig­ inal route he has traveled the entire time of his service, though many changes have been made and many miles added until the route is now 42 miles in length. Over the years he has purchased 15 new cars, in which to make his deliveries. “Like his fellow earners he reports many unusual interesting, things encountered while on duty, not the least of which was assisting a goat out of a cistern, into which it had fallen, and once a patron whom he met on the road, asked him to go into her house and turn out the fire she had forgot­ ten her haste to be on her way. “'The hardest part of my job was deliver­ ing death notices.' Russell Mott stated. 'You get awfully close to folks when you sec them nearly every day for 30 years.’ "Mark Garrison, carrier on Route Three, has a total 36 years and eight months ser­ vice. 16 years and eight months of this time he was a carrier out of the Cloverdale post office, and the last 21 years has been from the Delton post office. “During the first three years of his mail service at Cloverdale, he used a horse drawn vehicle entirely. "In 1922. he bought his first Model T Ford, which he used during the summer months, on his 27-milc route, but fell back on this horse for most winter deliveries dur­ ing the next seven years. Delton Mail Carriers, area 1914 Note the post office has a different coat of paint and an awning in this picture. (From left ) John Mcbatn, George Mosier. Fred Green, postmaster. Lincoln Bush and Jerry Vern Loomis "Dunng the years he has purchased a total of 15 new cars and reports that the vol­ ume of mail handled now is 5 1/2 times greater than it was 20 years ago. "When asked if he had ever been asked to do errands for his patrons, he replied. ‘Well. I guess I’ve hauled about everything you can think of. besides the mail, but that was all nght, I was coming back that way tomorrow, anyway.’ About the most unusual experience, he recalled was being asked by a w idow lady to dehorn her cow. "The cow in question had. for some rea­ son, managed lo hook a horse with her horns, and her ow ner was uncertain as to how she could gel them separated, when Mark arrived with lhe mail After consider­ able effort and some little time, he managed Dr. Prosper Bernard and his “Snowbird" similar to the ones used by the mail car­ riers. to free the animal and the next day brought along a saw and removed the cow’s horns and the possibility of such an occurrence happening again. “There is nothing definite that can be said as to how the mail situation will be handled in the future, but it is presumed that the substitute earners will be appointed to carry the mail until such time as examina­ tions for these positions have can be held and permanent carriers appointed. Though three resignations have been tendered, no word has been received as to what date they are to be final, and as Mark so ably put it. 'You’re tn til you’re out.’ “In this event the regular carriers may be making then rounds for a few days longer than they expected.” As it turned out, the positions were quickly filled by men who already had passed the examination. This was Lynn Stedge, Vernon “Bud” Texter and one of the Campbell brothers. Sources: Undated article from the Kala­ mazoo Gazette by Janette Fredrickson circa 1955-56. Photographs from Bernard Muse­ um: Years Gone By. Bernard Historical Society. Dr. Prosper G. Bernard. M.D. 1967; Barry County History 1985; inter­ views with Bud Leonard. Priscilla Beavan and Nellie Richards. Correction: In the From Time to Time article on March 9, lhe end of the second paragraph in the second column should have appeared in column one. first para­ graph. which ends with the words Adam M and Sarah Crawley Rock, should continue with Sara was the daughter Mr. and Mrs. James Crawley of Baltimore Township, Barry County. She had been bom in Wisbach, Cambridgeshire. England in 1840 and came to America with her parents in 1845, where they lived in Ohio. She married Amos M. Rock in 1858. The Crawley fam­ ily. along with Amos and Sarah Rock and several other families from the same area in Ohio, settled in Baltimore Township and the Rock family came to Hastings about 1866. Visit Us on the HET jadnews.com AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE ■ FOR SAFE DRIVERS WITH GOOD TRAFFIC RECORDS ■ 'Sample premium shown for dmers who enjoy 5 years ol safe driving. use the vehicle for pleasure and are mamed. ages 25-54. with two or more cars insured on the same policy and kvem surrounding areas Cams of Grand Rapids. Kalamazoo and Kentwood proper avadaUa at slightfy higher premiums. _________________________________________ NO FINANCE CHARGES • NO COSTLY DUES NO MEMBERSHIP TO BUY We alto offer... • 3 and 6 month continuous policies alto available. (Determined by multiplying rate shown by 3 tor three months or 6 for til months). • Full coverage. 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Education is more than words; it’s a way to live Come to think of it., sometimes it's easier to say than it actually is to do. At 32, the educational process continues for me and, hopefully, it’s for the betterment of my health. It's a common fact that I have always been one who is quite set in my ways and can, at times, find problems with change. When I began my diabetic education classes at Pennock Hospital three weeks ago, my goal was to just get through it, please the doctor and then resume with the same ole* lifestyle that 1 have found comfort with for most of my adult life. Let's face it, I have been a diabetic for roughly 25 years, so what don't I already know about this disease? The first week, not much change in my attitude came. I went.. I listened and 1 made it home on time to watch the normal Monday night basketball games and, even more important, Sports Center. Week two, the change began and even I cracked a smile or two as I listened to the words of our diabetic educator, Linda Bokfrey and the dietitian who was on hand that night to give out tips on how to better fuel a diabetic body. Learning how to count carbs and how not to stuff the body with unnecessary evils actually was halfway interesting... to say the least. The third week, we learned about medicines and all of the new things that are now used to make the management of diabetes easier and more beneficial. Talk about how times have changed! About the only thing left to invent in the medicine world is a cure for this disease, though there probably are magic healers who believe that they already have. Blood pressure checks... foot examinations... tips on ways to properly exercise, this course has not only inspired me, but it has proven to me that even hard heads can learn a few beneficial things from time to time. What's most valuable about such a program is realizing that there Ire others who deal with the same problems that you deal with on a daily basis. A support group, I wish that every facet of a life could have one of these magical treatments. How wonderful it is to be one of many and not all alone dealing with some complication. This is not written to be a promotion for Pennock Hospital, nor is it a tribute to me to tell everybody what a wonderful learner I have become. What I hope this column will do is inspire others to sign up for education courses that will teach them how to better their lives and become healthier human beings. I want nothing to come from this article, though if Pennock wants to give a humble sports editor a discount, he would gladly lake it. There are times in my life that I now wish I could rewind and play over again. Maybe those days hanging out the Knollwood Tavern weren't as great as I originally thought (though I would never give back those experiences). Maybe taking up a career that is more 9 to 5 oriented would have made me stronger and helped me to live a couple years past 50. But. never look back... live the present and do with it the very best that you can. Simple words... but not always easy to follow. The most important part of anyone's life is their overall health. It should come before pleasures... it should come before work... it should come before service to organizations... it should even come before Sports Center. Pm still pondering that one. My boss told me the other day that the best columns always end with words that the reader will not forget. Mitch Albom does this often in the Detroit Free Press, so I guess even Dave Young can educate me from time to time. The phrase that I believe best sums this topic up is the following: You cant love others, or love life, until you arc able to love yourself. If you don't take care of your body, who else wiU? At 32, it's good to realize this and I hope I now live it Let there be Tootsie Rolls for everyone. End of lecture... Turn the page Talk to you soon. Tony Bowne began playing basketball in the third grade, and as a team member two years later, but actually realized his potential when playing with other future stars in the Grand Rapids area as a sixth­ grader in lhe Amateur Athletic Union program. From there, his skills began to blossom, as did his goals of becoming one of lhe very best to play lhe sport. "The thing about AAU is that I was able to play with a lot of the guys from Grand Rapids," Bowne said. "I wanted to be the best; it was a little confidence thing to play AAU and play with guys that were so good.” His goal was eventually realized as Monday Bowne was selected as being one of Lhe best hoopsters in the entire state. The Saxon senior, who played a major role in Hastings High School's four district titles and two regional trophies during lhe past four years, finished sixth in Monday's Hal Schram Mr. Basketball Award balloting. Being recognized as one of the very best is certainly not sianling to anyone who witnessed Bownc's talents on the courts, but being a finalist for the award did come as a bit of shock for the one who received the recognition. "Coach (Hastings High School coach Don Schils) didn't even tell me that he had put me up for it,” Bowne said lo his acknowledgment of being a finalist. "He finally told me at practice that I had been nominated. I was really in awe... it was real nice." As a Saxon, Bowne was named to lhe O-K White Conference team twice, honorable mention O-K White once, was a two-time All-State member, made the Grand Rapids area "Drcam Team" twice, was a two-time selection to the Battle Creek area squad and made the J-Ad Graphics' All-Barry County team three times. He scored 1,245 points, including 414 as a senior. Bowne's 1999-2000 statisticFincludcd 130 three-pointers, 117 rebounds. 54 steals, 18 blocks and 97 assists. But statistics have never been that important to Bowne... his team winning basketball games was the primary goal. "He always mentioned that lhe teams that he plays on win," Schils said. "Tony has a lol of natural talents and plays the game year round." "Sometimes in the summer, I don't think that I worked as hard as I could," Bowne added about his full-time hobby. During lhe high school off-season, Bowne's normal routine includes drills working on ball handling, five-spot shooting, taking jump shots from the right and the left, dunks (he had a few as a Saxon) and playing pickup games at the park or at Denny Storrs' home. He said the pickup games with friends and players like Jeff Storrs and Kyle Pohja made him a better all-around eager. But don't think for one moment that basketball is a chore for Bowne. It is something that comes naturally and quite happily, even as a third grader playing hoops with his mother. Nancy. "Basketball is something I can get tway and do; it is something I love to do," Bowne said. "I just enjoy going out and playing. Il doesn't feel like work." Hastings, when Bowne first arrived on the scene, was not a hotbed for state greatness, despite the glory days of Mark Brown (2,789 points 1982-85) and Mike Brown (2,101 points 1985-88). Mark Brown finished third for Mr Basketball in 1985, while Mike placed fourth in 1988. In fact, lhe Saxons have often been perceived as underdogs, even in the last couple of seasons when they achieved title after title. Being an underdog, though, was just fine with Bowne. "It kind of feels good; I like going into the game being an underdog." Bowne said. "I like proving them wrong... it's the best feeling in lhe world." In 1999, he said, people commented that "Hastings won't do it again." The Saxons went out and beat Williamston 74-60 in the Class B State quarters and fell lo a super River Rouge squad, that eventually won the State championship 54-44, in the Final Four for a second consecutive campaign. "Now people know where Hastings is," Bowne said. "We played better against them the second year, I did a lol better and lhe team was a lot closer." Mr. Besketball Award 1. Mateus Taylor (Waverly) 932 2. Eugene Seals (Saginaw) 227 3. Maurice Searight (St. Marys) 199 4. Ricky Paulding (Renaissance) 189 5. Chris Kaman (Tri-Unity) 168 8. Tony Bowne (Hastings) 190 7. Desmond Farmer (Flint Northwestern) 78 8. Gerit Brigtha (Niles) 60 9. James Thues (Detroit King) 38 10. Arthur Johnson (Detroit Pershing) 36 And being on the Michigan Stale University Breslin floor for those Final Fours certainly was a dream realized for Wiring eagers use defense to sail past Saxons, 42-37 They had done it before — during the regular season — so Lakewood knew that a regional win over Hastings in last Wednesday's (March 15) Class B tournament at Kenowa Hills High School was certainly achievable. And with a stingy defensive effort, a couple of solid runs on the offensive side of the floor and consistency at the free throw line, coach Mark Farrell's Vikings beat the Saxons, again, 42-37 to advance to the regional final versus Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Catholic Central defeated Jackson Northwest 59-46 last Tuesday to earn its spot in uhe championship. Lakewood first defeated Hastings Dec. 10. in :ts second game of the season at home, 57-51. This time, a little more was at stake and the Viking win closed out the Saxons' campaign at 14-9 and the career of their star senior, Tony Bowre. Bowne on Monday finished sixth for the Mr. Basketball Award, given to the state's top player in a vote made by the Basketball Coaches of Michigan in conjunction with the Detroit Free Press. Bowne will play next season at Central Michigan University. Defensively. Lakewood limited Ha«tinp to 37 points on 13-of-44 (29 percent) field goal shooting and a 7-of-10 (70 percent) outing from the charity stripe. The Saxons held an 11-10 advantage after one quarter and were still up 20-16 at the half, but lhe Vikings ascended to the lead (27-23) in the third quarter, holding Hastings lo just three points. I "Defensively, we attempted to contain Tony; we tried to make him take shots that he couldn't get his feet set." Lakewood coach Mark Farrell said. '(Dustin) Tend had 20 against us earlier (in the season), so we boxed him out and kept him off the boards. We told our kids that you can't let them (Bowne and Terrel) shoot; we knew those were the two kids that we had to keep an eye on." "We did what we needed to do defensively; we just didn't knock the shots down." Hastings coach Don Schi'.s said. "We just couldn't hit a couple of shots to get us over the hump." "We really got the shots that we wanted; they just didn't fall," Bowne said. Schils said at half, lhe Vikings altered Saxon basketball has flourished during the last lour years and Tony Bowne has been one of the biggest reasons. Bowne and his blue and gold teammales. "Making it to Breslin is something I will never forget." Bowne said. "Walking on that floor and looking into lhe stands, that sticks with you no matter what. It was just awesome playing on that floor." To achieve as much as lhe Saxons did in 1999 and 1998 was a great feat, so that is why losing lo Lakewood 42-37 in last Wednesday's (March 15) regional tournament was so hard to swallow. "Il was so disappointing." Bowne said. "It was a game we should have won." It was also disappointing because Bowne had looked forward to a possible regional final matchup with Grand Rapids Catholic Central. One of his best friends. Brett Davidson, is a member of that Cougar squad which defeated Lakewood 68-57 to qualify for the State Victor E. Saxon, the mascot for the sports teams at Hastings High School, leads the crowd in a victory cheer during one of the district basketball victories. The varsity cheerleaders that qualified for the State finals this winter are also pictured here. (Photo by Perry Hardin) quarterfinals. "I couldn't go to the game (Lakewood­ Catholic Central); it was rough." Bowne commented. "He (Davidson) was always there as one of my best friends. I lived with him lhe whole eighth grade; he was my best friend through everything." Former Catholic Central basketball coach Scott Tompkins, who now makes the calls for East Grand Rapids, played a big part in Bowne coming to Hastings Growing up. Bowne attended lhe Catholic Central basketball camps and struck up a fond friendship with Tompkins. He even remembers Tompkins belting out Tony Bowne for three" when he would shoot those long-range bombs. He was ready lo go to CC. but when Tompkins changed schools. Bowne's decision altered as well. one of their plays and his Saxons had a bit of a problem adjusting to lhe switch and made "some mistakes" as a result. Farrell felt that lhe Saxons' confusion had a lot to do with the Vikings* hustle. "We may not have the most talented five on lhe court, but we have the best hustling team," Farrell said. Bowne finished with a game-high 19 points, but made just one field goal in 13 attempts during the second and third quarters. He ended with a 5-of-21 field goal effort thanks in part to that stingy Lakewood defense. "It's a disappointment to lose, but I have learned a lot." Bowne said. "I’ve grown ud a little bit and now I hope to take it to the next level. "I’ve met some really good friends through basketball. (And) Schils has been great" SAXONS... Continued page 11 Hastings' Tony Bowne sails in for two during the 2000 district tournament championship game against Plainwell. (Photo by Molly Minton) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 23. 2000 - Page 11 Cougars' end Vikings' hoop season in regional tournament final The Cougars had three players who scored double digits (Jerry Brown with 17, Dan Quinn with 15 and Brett Davidson with 14) and did not allow anything io get in their way on cither side of lhe floor. "They (Catholic Central) played the greatest game of the year." Farrell said. "They played aggressively and went after every loose ball. They started hitting all of those threes. Brown and Davidson hit all of those shots, and we couldn't expect to stop them." The Cougars, who advance to the Class B quarterfinals to face Flint Beecher, It may have been St. Patrick's Day. but luck certainly wasn't on the side of the Lakewood Vikings last Friday in its regional championship contest against a lethal Catholic Central club. Lakewood lost a chance to get to the Class B State quarterfinals, falling 68-57, but was in contention for a triumph late in the first quarter before a bit of misfortune rolled its way. Joel Dow. the team's senior point guard, reinjured his ankle late in the first frame and was unable to return to the floor. Dow made good on three-pointers at 7:45 (Lakewood led 3-0). 3:41 (brought Lakewood within two. 13-11) and 1:45 (put Lakewood within four, 18-14) before having to exit the game. Coach Mark Farrell said Dow's ailment initially came during Lakewood's 42-37 win over Hastings last Wednesday and was reaggravated in the battle with Catholic Central in the regional final. "He got hurt in the first game against Hastings in the third or fourth quarter and was about 75 percent at the start of the game,** Farrell said. "We're not sure what happened. He's been my point guard all year (and) has knocked it down all year for us. He hit some big baskets early." Without Dew. the Vikings (15-9) looked to fellow senior Kurt Buche. and others, to run their offense. Lakewood did a commendable job in its attempt, but Catholic Central did even better. YMCA of Barry County Adult Floor Hockey Advanced Stone and Tile.....................2-0-1 TNR Machine .........................................1-0-1 Hackers......................................................I-M Avengers ............................................. 0-1-1 Metal Militia........................................... 0-2-0 Gaines Hayed: Avengers 5 vs. Hackers 5; Advanced Stone and Tile 8vs. TNR canned 10 triples in total with Brown and Davidson each making four. The Vikings, however, also made good on 10 trifectas. Luke Farrell, who finished with 16 points, hit four triples, Dow three and Jeremy Frost canned two three balls during the fourth quarter. Beside Luke Farrell's 16, Lakewood Lakewood's Luke Farrell (14) does his best imitation of Michael Jordan and releases a shot in the paint during last Friday's regional final versus Joe Niewiadomski (34) and Catholic Central. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Offensively, Lakewood look fewer shots from the field than Hastings, but benefited greatly from its accuracy from the free throw line. The Vikings hit 10of-25 shots (40 percent, including three three-pointers) and made good on 19-of-24 (79 percent) free throws. A Bowne basket with four minutes to play cut Lakewood's lead to two points, but the Vikings regrouped to tally the next six points, all from the charity stripe. Lakewood scored 11 points from the free throw line in the final 2:11. "We're a great free throw shooting team and if we get the ball in the right hands, we can get it up to eighty (percent) something," Farrell said. Just five Vikings scored in the game. They were led by Jeff Elenbaas' 13 points and Luke Farrell's 12 markers. Joel Dow added 8, Jeremy Frost 7 and Jake Schrock 2. Turnovers were basically a wash in the also received 10 points from Jake Schrock, 8 from Frost and another 8 from Jeff Elenbaas. Lakewood's lone lead was lhe 3-0 score that came after Dow's first triple. After that, Catholic Central was always up despite some serious threats from the blue and white. With lhe score 28-24 with 3:01 to play in the second quarter, the Cougars closed out the half by going on an 11 -0 run and built their lead to 11, 35-24. Again in the third quarter, the Vikings got within four (38-34 at 5:07), but the Cougars closed out lhe third with an 11-2 run and went into the fourth quarter ahead 49-36. game as Hastings made 18 and Lakewood 17. Hastings* loss erased its chance of qualifying for a third consecutive Class B Final Four and concluded one fine prep career for Bowne. "We have witnessed one of lhe greatest players ever to play basketball at Hastings and we're going to miss him. but we'll be better because of him," Schils said. Lakewood's seasons during the last two years concluded with regional defeats to Hastings, but this time the Viking fans did their share by doing their best imitation of Duke University's Cameron Crazies and the Vikings did their job executing and defending. Coach Farrell slid his team "played great" from the Okemos win (Jan. 21) on and said that victory gave his team the confidence to know that they could play with anybody. Machine 8; Bye, Metal Militia. YMCA of Barry County 2000 Winter Volleyball Final Standings Dig it .......................................................... 46-8 True Value ....................45-9 V-Toh System*............................ 41-13 . Coleman Agency....................................21-33 Rexfab...................................................... 17-37 Wolverines .............................................. 13-41 Lon Lefanty State Farm Insurance . .12-42 Cordray Construction ............................ 7-47 MORTGAGE SALE RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA TlON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Dutautt has occurred in the conditions ot a mortgage made by SHAWN M FARR, a single man and KRISTEN* A CARR, a smg»* woman to WOODHAMS MORTGAGE CORP, a Michigan Corporation. 4415 Duke St. Kalamazoo. Ml 48008. dated May 12. ’996. and recorded wflh the Barry County Regvter of Oaeds on May 15. 1985. in Uber 830 al Page 364 Said mortgage was assigned to GE CAPI­ TAL MORTGAGE SERVICES. INC., a New Jersey Corporation. 825 MaryvRe Centre Drive. St. Louis. MO 63141. by mesne assignments dated Juno 27. 1996 and recorded with the Barry County RagMw of Deeds on July 8.1986 m Uber 665 at Page 982 By reason of such drtault the undersigned elects to declare lhe entire unpaid amount of sad mortgage due and payable forth- wflh. Al the dale of thio notice there is claimed to bo due tor principal and interest, at the rule c* 9.000% per annum on said mortgage the sum of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT and 13/100 DOLLARS ($62,228.13) No suit or proceeding at lew has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given Shat by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute si such case made and provided and to pay sad amount with interest as provided in sad mortgage. and aM legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney's fees allowed by low. sad mortgage w« be torectoeed by sale of the mortgaged premises at puttee vendue to the highest bidder at the County Courthouse in Hastings, the place of holding the Cfrcufl Court wthm the County of Barry. City of Hastings on Thursday. Apnl 27. 2000. al 1 DO pm, focal tme Pursuant to Pubic Act No. 104. Public Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A3240C3)) tie redemption penod shall be su (6) months from the dale of the fore­ closure sate unless deternsned abandoned n accordance wflh 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale The premises covered by sad mortgage is sit­ uated m the Cfly of Hastings County of Barry. ytv RANGEX -‘X2 XLT RFGllAR ( AB $144 15" Chrome Wheels CD Player Siding Rear Window . • M()\TII LI AM indudri a SO wiiwl rimn lirpcau. ru luJn ux. mfc jnd State of Michigan, and more fully described as: THE E 1 2 OF LOTS 126 ANO 127 OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS Automatic Transmission Cruise • Tilt • AC fcw 2000 TAURUS * * * * * Government Front Crash Test Rating Personal Salm System • Available Adjustable Pedals SLOW CASH BACK PLISVC APR ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF PPN 06-055-00 ’ 064-00 GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES. 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He says that Schils taught him much since they began their working relationship during his ninth grade season, Linda and Bob Nida got him to the AAU games, supported him and never missed a game and Martin talked to the college coaches and helped him to make a lot of lough decisions. Martin, the coach of the Grand Rapids Storm, led his team to national tournaments during last couple of summers Schils says that Bowne’s impact at Hastings High School is tremendous and not just because he is a star basketball player. "He’s an all-around person," Schils said. "He does well in school and he’s a very personable person who makes everybody feel at ease... he’s the whole package, that’s pretty obvious. His impact will benefit the program for years to come." Bowne will attend Central Michigan University and play for the Chippewas next winter. CMU is coached by Jay Smith, the only player in Michigan prep history to score more points (2,841 at Mio from 1976-79) than Mark Brown. Smith not only recruited Bowne this year. from page 10 but also landed Tri-Unity*s Chris Raman (No. 5 in Mr. Basketball voting) and Niles* Gerrit Brigtha (No. 8 for Mr. Basketball). The future appears quite pleasant in Mt. Pleasant. "Tm looking to go up there and start off where I left off here," Bowne said. "Win some games, make an appearance in the NCAA, win a MAC (Mid-American Conference) championship and maybe a couple of MAC championships." When he arrives in Mt. Pleasant, Bowne knows that weight lifting and his studies will be key. He also wants to continue lo perfect his ball handling skills, so he can become a "floor general" for the Chippewas. "Ball handling is something I need to work on," Bowne said. "To take care of the basketball and not make any turnovers. 1 love to shoot, everybody loves to shoot, but when you make the nice pass, everybody goes.... awe." Something that was uttered often during Bowne’s time as a Saxon. Delton achieves on Greenville tourney mats Delton's freestyle wrestlers grabber their share of first places and top finishes at the recent Grandville 2000 wrestling COUGARS... CunHiiter from |mo» II Catholic Central, coached by former Grand Valley Slate University mentor Tom Villemure. was able to keep Lakewood at hay with a tenacious defense that forced 12 turnovers and a patient offense that proved to be a big benefit dunng the final eight minutes. "They (the Cougars) were very patient al the end." Farrell Mid. "We would attack, but then we would throw the ball away and they made good on our turnovers." In the fourth quarter. Lakewood nailed four triples and continued lo persevere, even when many believed the game was in the bag. tournament. Here are the local finishers: Group O Chris Newman (30) first; Logan Durbin (37) second; Calob Montes (40) fourth; Christian Seybert (43) third; Nathan Perry (46) firat; Bradley VanOstran Group I Jeffrey Bissen (46) first. Koo Barrengcr (52) fourth; Patrick Palea (72) first. Group II Matthew Loveland (50) first; Steven Ross (55) third; Danny McIntyre (65) second; Quinn DeBolt (70) third; Paul Belcher (75) fourth; Chris Miller (95) fourth; Mitch Duquesne! (heavyweight) first. Group III Justin Jones (95) fourth; David Wolfgang (112) third; Octavio Romero (heavyweight) third. . I NEXTEL OFFERS FREE INCOM1 NG CALLS AND LONG DISTANCE IN 2000 ON SELECTED PLANS. NO CONTRACT! 471; M Spidci 168-460; P. Henney 170­ 441; B Roach 165-448 Boys Good Games - M Bosworth 158; J. Cordray 150; B Ferris 140; B Verus 139; N. Wnght 137; J. Smith 128; T. Eaton 125; D. Lusty 125; J. Shoebridge 119; A. Windes 118; L. Laubaugh 116; T. Main 110 Giris High Games and Series - T. Huss 136-391; C. Shellenbargcr 135-351; J. Smith 118-310 Giris Good Games - J. Shorbndgc 110; M Butler 110; R Pohja 103; K. Wait 90 Wednesday P.M. Hair Care 72 1/2-39 1/2; Misfits 67 1/2­ 44 1/2; Nash Chiro 62 1/2-49 1/2; Eye and Ent 61-51; SeeverY Auto 58-54; Nash “5” Plus 56-56; Lifestyles 47 1/2-64 1/2; Mace s Ph 46 1/2-65 1/2; R R St Mill 44 1/2-65 1/2; Girrbach's 44-68 High Game sand Series - S. Merrill 189­ 546; B Hathway 198-537; J. George Fein 200-529; M Matson 192-504; G Otis 188­ 524; R Murphy 212-486; D Seebcr 172­ 470; Y Markley 167-467; E. Mesecar 170­ 462; B Moore 171-440; B Miner 171-450; M. Smith 162-441; N. Thaler 172-457; M. Snow 156-439; M Garber 170-464; D. Bums 156-421; C Watson 156-437; C. Bishop 167-453; L. Friend 135-338; J Harper 142-342.; L El’iston 19); T. Christopher 188; J. Rice 172; J. Kasinsky 155; S. Drake 153; I Yoder 171; P Snyder 146 Thursday Mixed King Pins 80 1/2; Oops 62; The Red Eyes 59 1/2; Varneys 57; Brown and Sons Excav. 52; Just us 52; Goon Squad 49 1/2; Ques­ tion Marks 48 1/2; Hastings Bowl 48; Mid­ dle Ukers 46; Who’s Up 27; Bull Dogs 16. Men's Good Games and Series - J. Hansen 233-645; M. Martin 190-543; C. VanHouten 202-525; B. Kirby 192-508; C. Leonard 191-507; T. Peake 177-474; M Zimmerman 165-460; C. Haywood 163­ 457; F. Wagner 169. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. Brown 189-493; M Snow 178-486; L. Jackson 155-453; I RuthrufT 156-437; S. Tcunesscn 158-436; L. Miller 170-399; R. Brown 137-366; J. Musser 127-338; B Billings 126-326; M. Hodges 187; L. McClelland 145; J. rabiey 144; C. Service 137; L. Peake 132; B Anderson 127; J. Anderson 97. Bowlerettes Hamilton Excavating 62.5-45.5; Bennett Industries 56.5-51.5; Carlton Center Bull­ dozing 55-53; Hecker Agency 52.5-55.5; Kent Oil Co. 49-5-58.5; Railroad Street Mill 48-60 Good Games and Series - J. Gardner 182; J Rice 171-485; M Dull 147; L. Ellis­ ton 213-592; S. Huver 126-358; T. Christo­ pher 174-516; E. Vanasse 189-506; A H. Cocncn 180-462; B Scobey 159-451; J. Mittelstaedt 179; N. Potter 167-485; K. Fowler 175; J. Hamilton 177; S. Merrill 177. Senior Citizen's Bowling Nash 67-41; Weiland 66.5-41.5; Wood­ mansee 65-43; Kuempel 65.5-42.5; Hall 63-45; Jesiek 60-48; Brewers 58.5-49.5; No One Senior 56.5-51.5; Schlachtcr 52-56; Moucoulis 52-56; Snyder 51.5-56.5; Friend 51-57; Lethcoe 48-60; Girrbach 46.5-61.5; M-MY 46-62. Womens High Game - B Johnson 166; Y. Markley 182; R. Murphy 194; M. Wei­ land 187; D. Greenfield 188; S. Merrill 186; Y. Cheeseman 170; J. Pettengill 167; G. Otis 180; P. Snyder 155; J. Kasinsky 160; B Howes 165; E Moore 162; F. Gir­ rbach 182. Womens High Series - Y. Markley 506; R. Murphy 505; M Weiland 482; D. Green­ field 483; S. Merrill 501; Y. Cheeseman 452; G. Otis 488; E. Moore 454. Mens High Game - G. Waggoner 165; D. Hall 167; K. Schantz 182; W. Wood­ mansee 158; G. Forbey 159; C. Haywood 167; J. Beckwith 189; M. Schondelmayer 189; J. Mercer 186; R Nash 211; C. Jesiek 161; B. Terry 197; B Adgate 157; N. Hall 158; R Schlachtcr 181 . Mens High Series - D Hall 474; K. Schantz 485; W. Woodmansee 459; J. Mer­ cer 524; R Nasi. 4o6; C Jesiek 462; B. Ter­ Hastings Recreation Team 3 37; Hastings buwl 32; Freeport Elevator 26. Good Games and Series - S. Anger 568; D. Lambert 220-200; E. Jackson 235-574; K. Wanland 526; M Martin 232-527; HI Wattles 216-567. Tuesday Trios Cook Jackson 71.5-40.5; 3 Blind Mice 68-44; Needs Help 60-52; 3 Fates 57.5­ 54.5; Trouble 55.5-56.5; Just 4 Fun 51.5­ 60.5; Hastings Bowl 51-6); Alley Gals 50.5-57.5; Looney Toons 48.5-59.5; Seebers Auto Body 42-70. High Games and Series - J. Rice 161; L. Trumble 167; D. Harding 152; J. Conger 187; B. Brooks 155; S Zalewski 173; P. Ramey 156; V. Green 183; D. Davison 158; D. Secber 209; B. Miller 154; B. Dutcher 182-528; C. Thayer 163; M. Slater 189; T. Redman 168; B. Hayes 184; S. Snider 156; L. Potter 192-509; S VanDenberg 213-586; T. Pennington 163; S. McKee 201-556. Saturday Majors Bovs High Game and Series - C. Purdun. 192-569; B. Kirby 181-539; I. Weeks 170-482; J Butler 167-474; D. Eagle 185- Group IV Cody Seybert (140) first. NEXTEL - INTERNET - PAGING CELLULAR - LONG DISTANCE • BOWL1MC SCORES • ry 539; R. Schlachtcr 466. Taeeday Mixed TVCCU 34.5-I7J; The Misfits 29-23; Friends 28-24; Hastings Bowlers 27.5-24,5; Advanced Commercial Printers 24-28; Al & Pete’s 23-29; Plumb’s 21-31; Consumers Concrete 21-31. Men's High Games A Series - D. Blakely 225; K. Phenix 208; D. Clare 151­ 418; M. Yost 194; G. Hause 219; D. Mor­ gan 213-563; D Thompson 220-542; L Miller 254-690. Women’s High Games & Series - E. Vancsse 193; P. Arends 184. Sunday Night Mixed Matrix 64; Red Dog 64; AII-4-Fun 62; 4 Horsemen 61.5; Thunder Alley 57; We’re OK 57; Sunday Snoozers 56; B.S.en 55.5; Double K’s 55; Lucky Strikes 53; Happy Hookers 51.5; Thee Froggers 50; Friends 45; Rock Bottom 41.5; Bud Light 36. Women's High Games & Series - L. Bamum 214-522; S. Snider 175-495; A. Hubbell 158-462; C. Buckley 135-349; S. Smith 147-334; M. Snyder 187; B. Cantrell 168; D. Krailman 168; P. Key 163; K. Free­ man 161; C. Bamum 160. Men’s High Games A Series - C. Pen­ nington 234-644; B. Rentz 227-629; J. Barumus 235-629; B. Hubbell 223-606; M. Snyder 223-605; DJ James 220-595; J. James 198-519; M. Eaton 194-500; E. Gates 168-485; D. Dutcher 192-482; CW Simpson 169-481; A. McBrian 222; J. Bar­ num 215; K. Hammontree 201; B. Falconer 196; A. Thompson 192; B. Cantrell 166; R. Bose 155. Friday Night Mixed Cook/Jackson 80-32; Brush Works 67­ 45; Viatec 66.5-45.5; Bad Habit H 66-46; Four Cylinders 61.5-50.5; Ten Pins 61-51; Beer Me 59.5-42.5; Head’s Out 59-53; No Whiners 59-53; All But One 58-54; Ute Comers 53-59; Mercy 50-62; We Don’t Care 50-62; No Name Yet 48-64; Rocky 4 45-67; Ramblers 44-68; Teddy Bears 423­ 69.5; The Scouts 36-76. Women's High Games A Series - K. Hayden 164; B. Roush 204-545; L. Bamum 234-612; P. Miles 135; D. Mays 208-512; D. Bartimus 193; K. Becker 201-541; L. Uwson 165; S. Haight 185-542; T. Pen­ nington 189-528; S. Vandenburg 202-582; S. McKee 214; P. Cooley 170; P. Bender 160. Men's High Games A Series - E. Keeler 225-668; B. Madden Sr. 187; M. Kasinsky 209-584; R. Roush 198; J. Bar­ num 290*735; J. Undcaster 211-513; C. Martin 203-551; S. Peabody 217; T. Ramey 147; R. Fay 204-585; J. Mays 212-610; D. Marsh 232-586; C. Gray 189-521; J. Bar­ timus 266-644; B Keeler 223; D. Sears 202-511; K. Ramey 172; J. Driver 276^42; B. Madden Jr. 189; H. Pennington 258;740; K Bushee 202-546; K Meaney 225­ 604; M. Keeler 224-574; T. Heath 279-677; NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO THE RE90ENTS AM) PBOffitTY 0WWERS OF RUTLWC CHW- BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP TER TtXatSHS'. BMUY COUKTY UCHGAK SM) AMV OTHER StTHt- INTERNET ACCESS AS LOW AS 99.99 PER MONTH WITH THE LOWEST T1 4 ISDN PRICING! ESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE MOhCEM Sa TMotadd MM CNiWrtMM HASTINGS 838-4008 OR TOLL FREE 888-344-8206 The purpose al tie meeting is to 1) Hoto a txidgot hoering tor the 2000-01 fiscel yev. 2) Adopt a 0OD1 budget 3) Any otter business necessary to close out the current fiscal year. T>u»*r ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS A apodal Budget Mooting « octedutte tor Tueoday. March 28, 2000, at 4D0 p.m. at Ite Baltimore Township Haft. 3100 E. Dowftng Rd. Tracy Mttchett, Ctork RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING commarvng at 790 pjn.. N too Rutiand Charter Township HoN. 2461 RUTLAte CNARTBITOWQMF Hast* Road. Hastings BARRY COUNTY, MCNGAN ORGANS lb act upon a request of Chartoe N. Octaneon ropreaenting Thomeppie totoy Church The appicantt are wqusoting a vananoo to tie pwtmg raqumnt to ARTICLE KX, SECTION 1M6 OF RUT* SECTOR 1 LAND CHARTER T0WN6MP Z0NMG ORDNANCE- Thomappio Rezonng of Prooefly m Land Section 13 VMoy Ouch a pimg to buM an adBton to Ba eMg cMi and ate les addition fta buMng te be 38.475 st, A The Ordnance roqum a brattng Ito ate to protea 1.121 partang spaces and fta taking te ba ssnang arty 800 people. Ths property is tocatod at A The Zttvng Map as reorpoate by letom m toe Rtend Charter lbwrtvp Zorwg Otonanca is hereby emended by toe mzortng tan fta ‘flE* Rrt Ern Rmrte zorvng drtSdteon to lhe-CT Genersi Bums 2750 Wtf Lrtto Road «rt a daacrtoad as: RUTLAND TW> A COM N DM rorwg ctotodcaaon of toe totaang daootoed lend a Section 11. COM 1756 FT FROM S IM POST OF SEC 27 FOP POB; IX WAT RIGHT 337 FTNOF W IMPOST SEC 13-3-9 AT CNTRUIMY M-37AM3TH NM ANGLES TO SO N AND S V4 LN 500 FT; TN S 55 DEG 0646* W DEG 1636 E 974 13 R AL SDCRTRU ASF EXISTED PRIOR TO 1972 359 98 FT; Hi S 40 DEG 475T E 452 FT ML TO CNTR OF STREAM; FOR POB; TH N 01 DEG 4336 W114 FT; TH N 22 DEG 4236 W 2M 42 FT; TH N 00 DEG OOW E 71 FT ML; TN E TO N A S IM Lt TN N 500 FT TH N 20 DEG 0036 E 72 FT. TH S 53 DEG M E 301 FT ML TH N 52 DEG K E KM FT; TH N 57 DEG 44 E TO A PT 51 FT S OF AND R1AAL1H TO TOPO6 TO THE RESK7ENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT* LANs) CHARTER TOWNSHP. BARRY COUNTY, MKXGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a pubic tearing concwning proposed amendment lo the Rutiand Charier Township Zoning Ordnance wM be teid on Wednesday. March 29. 2000, commencing it 7DO o ckx* p.m. at the Rutland Charer lownsmp nan, i rieaui noaa, Masnngs, Mscnigan PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that tw items to be consioerea inctuoe. in onei, me rowowing. 1. Consideration ol the application of Joe Michaels for rezon­ ing of property located at 570 S. Tanner Lake Rote. Hastings, Michigan, described as. COM NE COR NW 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC To act upon s roquaot of Katoy MMay rapmeeneng Kte0 Carpets CNTRU HEATH RD; TH S 63 DEG 3T E «11R; TH S 47 DEG K E 450 14-3-9. TH S 270 FT FOR POB; TH W 385 FT. TH S 235 FT. T*w sppicart a raquesting a wwica to Ba arte eetbart raqusemert FT ML TO CNTRU HWY M-37M43 AS IT EXSTB) PROR T01972. TH S TH E 365 FT. TH N 235 FT TO POB al tey (50) test Kteyi Carpst is ptonrang to tted an addton to tw MDEGirWTOPOB This property is currently zoned *C4' Commercial Industrial Drstnct. The appkeant seeks razoring to the *C3* General easting bukting and das to gas pipas, drweway and snaancs to toe B The Zonmg M? as raxpntod by retom m too Rtend Charter easting birtdng. ftay cannot moot toa mqueomsrt. This property is Toanehp Zonmg Ortnance a hereby amendrt by toe lazoning tan toe ‘AG* Business Distoct. zoned XT General Bums Dteta RUTLAND TWP COM AT THE E Agncubnl Dtert zonmg rloiiirtonn to toe *RE* fM Estate RaPdanH 2. Such and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. 1M POST OF SEC 14 >6. TH W11133 FT (RECORDED 125 FT). TH Dm zonng daaadcrton of toe totaang doaoted land m Section 6; BEG N 00 DEG 31-40* W (RECORD® N) 200 FT FOR P08. TN N 00 DEG AT A PT S 00 DEG 05TO* W 200 FT FR H IM POST SEC 6-M; TH S 00 DEG 3T44* W 221 FT; TH E 18521 FT; TN S 00 DEG 31'40* E 1075 FT; TH OTOT W 21520 R AL IM USD SEC. TH NM DEG 2T0TW 131264 FT W114 R; TN s 00 DEG 31 40* E 1114 FT; TH W 162.67 FTTO POB; TOWUE12 NW IM SEC 6. TH •! 00 DEG 2736 E415.il FTTO HU SEC ALSO COM AT THE E IM POST OF SEC 14; TN W IU33FT (RECORDED 825 FT) ALG THE E A W IM U OF SO SEC 14; YHN 00 6. TH S M DEG 25DT E 7M.62 FT. TH S 00 DEG 05TB* W 200 FT; TH S M DEG 25TB* E 544.50 R TO P08 DEG 31-46 W (RECORDED N) 421 FT FOR POB; TH N 00 DEG Interested parsons dsemng to present lav views upon toe above heard at too above time and piece. The apptateonc tar toa above roqueato aro a atob tor napecaon at Should ony serton. deuee or prowon d the Ontinonce be dodarod by a court to be mtad tor any reaeon. such dKtoteon shrt nd dta toe vatty d toe Otdnance aa a wtac or any port tooted, after toan toe sorton. dause toe TownsNp wl protee necessary meaonabte auxtory arts and sanrces at toa pubir haamg to tetadueto ate lietiitiii hdwduais roqumg austey arts or eorwcos should coreact fta Township Ctork accordingly, either at or following the pubic hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Clerk, the Township w« provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the pubic tearing to ndividuals with disabilities Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed d provmon so dedarsd to be «wafcd toe Rutiand Ctator Townshc Hol. 2461 Hoe* Road. Hastings. Monday through Thmday. 9ai * m * 3^ p.m. Upon seven (7) days notice to too Rutiand Charter Townshp Clerk, Copies ot the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutiand Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to recom­ mend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make its recommendation to the Rutiand Charter Township Board SEVERAMITY W 165.81 FT TO POB lequests. ad* vertmly or to wrtag. te be given toe opporttety to bo PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general pubic at the Rutiand Charier Township Hal. Monday - Thursday. 900 AM to 3DO PM examined at said public tearing. SECTIONI 31-41* W 241 FT; TN E 18581 FT; TH S 00 DEG 31'46 E 241 FT; TH SECTOii Ths Ordnance shal take elect seven (7) deys after purtcatcn ata adop­ tion. Al Odnanoa or parts d Ordnances m contoct herevte are hereby wealed below. All interested persons are invited to be present at the afore­ said time and place to take part m the discussion on the above proposed amendnient. at toe addess or toisphons numbsr tesd bstow ROB* McKENNA, CLERK Robin McKanna, Dark Rutiand Charter TosmaMp 2461 Heath Rote, Heatings,M4B0M (616)646-2194 utes of previous meeting. Motion approved to revise budget. tie mzonmg d ceten properties tocatod tew *e femtep and to mpte rt OdnoncN or parts of Odnances « ante harertt AJI Board Members present. Approved agenda, treasurer's report and min­ MITINO CHARTER T0MMP OMMMCE MX IS EHEC1WE SEVBI (7) O*TS AFTER RBUUntM AFTER AOOmON As Ordnance to amend lie Mend Chsrtsr Tonnatap Zoning Ordnsnce by NOTICE 6 HEREBY The Mate Charter ToMtevp Zoning Board cfApprWsw# conduct a Pubic Moannfl on Thursday. MsrchX. MOO. SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEFONGOFTHE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHP BOARD March 8, 2000 ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK ft JTLAHD CHARTER T0WNSHP RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HET.N ROAD, HASTMGS, Ml 49051 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (116,6484164 (616) 948-2194 Budget workshop to bo held March 17 al 1:00 p.m. Approved payment of vouchers. Juno Doctor Township Clerk Attested to bf Superv-xx Earl (3Z23) Notice of Mortgage Forocloouro Safe THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage maJa by Clarence E. Bromley. A Single Man (original mortgagors) to Ameriquost Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated August 26.1996, end recorded on October 1, 1999 in Docket #1018770. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 55/100 doftars (8117,213.55), ndudmg interact at 8 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or seme part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1XX) pjn.. on May 4,2000. Said premises are situated m TOWNSH'P OF Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel ot Land in the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14. Commencing at the Northwest Corner of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Said Section 14; Thence South Parallel with the West 1/8 Uno 1641 Feel; Thence East 1320 Feet; Thence North 1841 Feet; Thence West 1320 Feet to the Place of Beginning. Except commencing at the Northwest Comer of the East 1/2 of lhe Northwest 1/4 of Said Section 14 tor a Place of Beginning; Thence South 300 toot; Thence East 600 Feet to the West Shore of Fair Lake; Thence North 300 Foot; Thence West 600 Feet to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated March 23. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL BARRY. 248 593 1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Ate #200013186 Cougars (4/20) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 23. 2000 - Page 13 Exchange Club Young Citizens of the Month named Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors tor March from the Exchange Club ot Hastings, shown with Principal Chris Cooley are (from left) Aaron Fortier. Paula Taylor. Chelsea Standler, Dan Dimond and Laurann Menke. Justine Robbins, shown here with teacher Eleanor Vonk, is Young Citizen of the Month for March from Pleasantview Elementary School. Alexis Baker and Max Myers, selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizen of the Month tor March at St. Rose School, are shown here with teacher Diane Brighton. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month tor March, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Alex Kimble. Katee McCarthy and Bryce Stanhope, with teacher Michelle Benningfield. Star Elementary's Young Citizen of the Month for March is Ashley Smith, shown here with teacher Julie Carison. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for March are Sierra Rathbun and Andrew Dobbins, with teacher Don Schils. . ,. .i> ‘Great Decisions9 series starts soon Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for March, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Nathan Burgett and Amanda Welch, shown with teacher Jamie Murphy. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE sale Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David R Newton, an unmarried man (ongtnai mortgagors) to Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis Mortgagee, dated October 2. 1997. and recorded on October 10. 1997 m Uber 1002656. on Page. Barry County Records Michigan, and was as abandoned in accordance there ts ciatmed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE AND 65/100 dollars ($74,133 65). including interest at 8 000% per an num. Undsr the power of sale contained r said mortgage and the statute of such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sa>d mort­ gage w» be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubke venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast ngs Ml. at 1 00 pm . on April 13. 2000 Sad premises are situated -n TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA Barry County. Michigan and are de scribed as A Parcel of land m the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, desent *d as Commencing 13 rods East of the Southwest comer ot said Section 15. thence East along center of highway 28 rods 1 1/2 Inks thence 6 rods. 10 links. thence West 28 rods. 2 1/2 links, thence South 6 rods 10 links to the place ot beginning, except a strip 44 feet wde of the West side thereof The redemption period shall be 6 month (s) from the date of such sale unless determined 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period snail be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 2. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 File *200011828 Mustangs signed by sad n- artgagee to the Chase Manhat tan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an as­ signment dated October 26. 1997, which was recorded on June 1. 1998. n Uber 1012751. on Page. Barry County Records, on which mortgage with The Hastings branch of the American Association of University Women again will join the Kellogg Community College Institute for Learning in Retirement in of­ fering an eight-week "Great Decisions" course, beginning Monday, April 10. All members of the ILR or AAUW arc eligible to sign up and will receive for $15 tuition a $15 value in the copy of the For­ eign Policy Association’s "Great Decisions 2000" briefing book. The course will take place at the Fehsenfeld Center, Kellogg Community College campus, Hastings, from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Mondays. Included will be a sack lunch social time and a half-hour film of the Georgetown University discussion on the day's topic. Members will discuss ques­ tions on each chapter of the briefing book and send in an opinion ballot to be com­ piled and presented to the president and Congress in June. "Great Decision" discussion groups all over the country will present their views on the opinion ballot. The “Great Decisions 20GG program highlights eight of today's most signifi­ cant. far-reaching foreign policy issues. In compelling presentations, the briefing book provides facLs and non-partisan analy­ sis of the "great decisions" facing the U.S. public and policy makers A local AAUW spokeswoman said that "Great Decisions" participants will help build the American democracy’s strong citi­ zen base. The course will include concise and timely updates. The Foreign Policy Association's web­ site address, www.fpa.org. also will pro- (3/23) Thunk You.., In appreciation and many ‘Thank Yous” to all who have prayed many prayers, sent their best of good luck wishes to Dave Wren (son) and Kay Wren (mom) through their Kidney Transplant operation done on March 6. 2000 at the University of Michigan Hopsical in Ann Arbor Thank you for all our beautiful cards and flowers to each of us. tele‘ nhone calls and kind conversations to us. they are greatly appreciated. ak We will never forget all of your wonderful, meaningful kindness Your niceness has helped us to a speedier recovery in getting well faster and y better Our operation transplant of Davey’s kidney to Mom Kay was a wonderful, successful operation. Thank you to Rev. Curtis for coming to visit us at the University of I Michigan Hospital His prayers before and after our operation were F greatly appreciated Rev Curtis you re the greatest! Dave and Kay (son and mom) wish to thank David Wren (husband and dad). Patty Wren (daughter and sister) for all their help, canng and being there through our Kidney Transplant operation You re both wonderful lo have as ours. Dave and Kay also want lo especially thank Sassy Kay (cocker spaniel - person). best little canine ever, to be so good, for her canng and lov­ ing. and the best medicine to come home to Thank you Sassy Kay. you’re our love Thank you most of all to the loving, eating, unselfish son (Davey) bom to a mother. Thank you Davey, me (mom) is the luckiest mother for you saving my life Davey you're the greatest. I Love You! JJ - Kay and Dave Wren vide public and private discussion. Topics for this year's series arc: "Defin­ ing U.S. Interests in the World," "Report Card on Russia," The Military's Role in U.S. Foreign Policy," "Indonesia in After­ shock," "Middle East Realignments." "The Euro's Challenge to the U.S. Dollar," "Africa's Place in the World" and "Defining Humanitarian Intervention." For more information about the "Great Decisions" group being formed locally, call Teresa Durham at KCC, 948-9500, exten­ sion 2642. The local coordinator is Eileen Oehler. Broadway at Center Street in Hastings Don’t miss the debut of our exciting new drama ministry, Sunday, March 26, with the presentation of: “lie Was SHU fjer Little Child" Interpretive movement will be used to illustrate the song of the same name by Christian singer and songwriter, Ray Boltz. It is the poignant and deeply moving story of the life of Jesus as seen through the eyes of his mother, Mary. Performances will be given during both services: w Traditional 9:00 - 10:00 AM a Are You Retiring or Changing Jobs Soon? If so, there will be important decisions to make concerning your retirement benefits. A wrong deci­ sion could cost you thousands in taxes and lost income. -Should you take a lump sum payment? -What are your tax consequences? -Can you receive a monthly income at your age? -What are your investment alternatives? -What is a self-directed IRA? For a Free Consultation, call... Robin Welton 616/948-9969 Riverfront Financial Services, llc 525 W.Apple St. Hastings Michigan • Located inside Walker & Fluke P.C. �Page 14 - The Hastings Banne - Thursday, March 23. 2000 and grandson, John Waite, and wife, Cindy, of Lake Odessa. She had three other chil­ dren with one of her sms deceased, 17 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren Services were at a Rockford funeral home with the Rev. Ward Pierce officiating. She is also survived by a twin sister Death also came to 91-yea;-old Mildred Scranton of Greenville March 16. She was born in Hastings, daughter of Chester and Mary (Rensch) Allerding on Jan. 20, 1909. Her first marriage to Ted Bustance ended with his death in 1962. Three yean later she married Merl Scranton and he died in 1992. She had graduated from Freeport High School and Barry County Normal School. She had been a rural school teacher and worked at Wolverine Worldwide for 30 years. She is survived by a stepson of Beld­ ing and a sister Clara Vosburg of Florida. Graveside services and bunal were at the Freeport cemetery. A travel news item is that a 225-passengcr ship will cruise all the Great Lakes in 2000, stopping at 10 Michigan ports The Arcadia is 367 feet in length. It starts each cruise at Windsor and ends in Detroit. The ship is Greek owned. The Michigan slops are Alpena, Bay City, Charlevoix. Houghton, Mackinac Island, Marquette, Munising, Muskegon and Traverse City. Last summer there was a lot of publicity about a foreign cruise ship, which stopped at Holland. John and Dorothy Barnum have returned from the sunny country, as have Don and Adie Eckman, *ho are home from Arizona Saturday’s Weekender from the Ionia Sentinel had an article by attorney Bill Davis of Portland on the railroads of Ionia County. Some weeks ago he had done another on the ginkgo tree. This showed a great deal of research on its origins and propagation. Ionia County had some gen­ uine missionary trees. The trees are native to western China. The fruits of the tree were sometimes brought back from lhe Orient by missionaries coming home on furlough The Portland Congregational Church had one such of venerable age. Despite protests, it was removed to make a walkway from the The Lake Odessa Depot will be open Sat­ urday, March 25, with Mike McCartney the host. The display is called “Faith Of Our Fathers." There are countless historical items on the walls at any time, so there is more to sec than just the showcase exhibit. The hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Red Cross Bloodmobilc will be in town Monday, March 27, with collections from noon until 5:45 p.m. Perhaps with bet­ ter weather, more people will be able to contribute their life-saving fluid than was possible the last time. Manan Durkee is the local person in charge. In anticipation of Michigan Week, chil­ dren in fourth and fifth grades are invited to submit essays of 500 words on historical subjects. The theme of the year 2000 Michigan Week May 20-29 is “Bridging The Century ” Winners will receive a $100 savings bond and an invitation to a May luncheon in historic Marshall. The subject of the essay is to be on Michigan** most im­ portant person, place or event of the entire 20th century. Was it Henry Ford. Rosa Parks, Thaddeus Bronson or the building of the Mackinac Bridge? Was it the gathering of histone structures for Greenfield Village or the building of the state capitol building in Lansing, or maybe its revival to its origi­ nal appearance? Lawson and Margaret Smith of Grand Rapids will have their 59th wedding an­ niversary March 29 They are former resi­ dents of Fourth Avenue and later of Wil­ lowbrook Drive. Lawson was the president and general manager of Lake Odessa Ma­ chine Products and later an officer in Spar­ ton Engineering, active in Lions Club and along with his wife in Central United Methodist Church. Their children are Bradley in Ionia and Judy Sare in Ohio. Sunday, March 26, is a birthday anniver­ sary for Bertha Fredericks of Cadillac. She was a longtime resident of Second Avenue and earlier of a farm in Berlin Township. Her house in town had its front door toward Lakeview Drive, her rear doer on MacArthur Street and her garage toward Second Avenue. Six local members of the Michigan Asso­ ciation of Retired School Personnel at­ tended the Ionia meeting Thursday, where they heard Sgt. Larry Cannon talk about personal safety. His remarks to the mem­ bers dealt partially with protection against scams. He has been an annual speaker at the Women's Festival at Ionia, addressing safety issues, largely those of protection against physical attacks and robbery. At the funeral service on Thursday of last week for Donald Shoemaker, a resident of Vedder Road in Campbell Township, his nine nephews were pallbearers. Their sur­ names were O'Mara, Scheldt, Shoemaker, Clark and McKinney. Nephews Eric Clark and Larry Shoemaker of Byron Center played guitars and sang three favorite hymns. Toni (Faulkner) Robinson has corrective knee surgery on March 14. Death came on March 15 to Mrs. Daisy Waite, formerly of Rockford, age 90. Among her survivors arc son Richard and his wife, Joyce Waite, of 92nd Street, Aho, parsonage to the church. The current story on railroads gives appropriate coverage to the line through Lake Odessa and mention was made of our unique depot Annual tax sales were published last week. Woodland Township had only four listings, with one in the village. Odessa Township had 15 and the village had 17. The rural listings included mostly dwelling places judging from the description in rods and feet. Only three parcels appeared to be large enough to accommodate a tractor and plow. This annual list gives one a bit of his­ tory - plats named for the previous owners, such as York, Johnson, Fellows, Clark and the original plat of Bonanza and the origi­ nal plat done by H R. Wager. He was the enterprising man who bought an 80-acrc farm for well more than the usual asking price for farmland in Odessa Township. Next came the news that the proposed rail­ road would be running diagonally across his land - not on the north side of Tupper Lake and Frank Clark's Bonanza. Spring has sprung. Is this what prompts birds to escape their pens and go roaming? WBCH reported on Tuesday morning that state troopers and animal control officers had an eventful day on Monday trying to catch a six-foot tall emu, who was on the loose on 1-96. Their report is that the bird was chased into some brush where he became entangled. In the ensuing capture, one of the troopers suffered a mighty kick from the big bird. Then, also on Tuesday, a handsome turkey was spotted by the Yonkerses strolling north on Johnson Street. He took shelter near a neighbor's tall spruce trees. Once he saw a human looking in his direction, he took off headed north­ east. The GR Press reports that this is the best year of the decade to witness the spectacle of the aurola borealis. This is caused by solar storms of plasma which shower the earth’s magnetic filed with overheated elec­ tions. A few months ago Lakeside Cemetery had barricades installed on three drives. Two were westbound drives toward lhe north end of the cemetery. They dropped sharply to the long-sloped drive along the west perimeter of the grounds. One of them had been broken and repaired, with the obvious damage coming from a utility vehi­ cle with high under carnage. The barricade on the west drive was broken repeatedly by the same method so the township board made the decision to reopen the drive. Last fall loads of gravel were laid there to cover the washouts. Also, the overhanging branches were trimmed to allow for safer driving. Back when the bridge over the channel between the lakes was being built, this west road was the only access to home for residents of Meier Drive and Johnson Heights. They could drive through the cemetery, drive down the slope and make a sharp left hand turn to go toward their homes. A large crowd enjoyed the fish supper at St. Edward’s Family Center March 17. Listeners to WION radio March 15 were treated to the “Viewpoint" program hosted by Dave Hess of Ionia, who has broadcast all the home games of Lakewood High School for decades with his morning guests from the state champion Lakewood high school basketball team. He had Roily Krauss, who was the 1975 coach, players Mike O'Mara and Mark Farrell. Now they also are on the local high school faculty The Hastings Middle School wrestling team were the champions of last Saturday's Wyoming Newhall Invitational. Hastings defeated 15 other squad.; with a 236.5 total. Hudsonville was second with 168 points. Eight Hastings wrestlers made it to the finals and four won individual championships. "Even those who did not place in the top four ot their weight classes wrestled very aggressively and were able to earn team points to help in a true overall team victory," Hastings coach Tom Brighton Individual champs were Tom Rowse at 85 pounds, Ryan Ferguson al 105, Scoit Redman at 110 and Matt Lipstraw at 130. Seconds were secured by Chad CHAMPION MARCH 11 2000 American Heart Association.^^ - ----- - — LEGAL NOTICE asbooxhon 1-800-AHA-USA1 GET THAT NEW GAR LOOK HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP Eighth grade spikers win over Forest Hills The eighth grade B volleyball team beat Forest Hills Central March 16 15-2, 15­ 10 and 15-10. Ashley Miller scored 12 points and Julie Cole added 9. Amber Jewett and Angie Norris each tallied 4 points. Aces came from Ashley Miller, Cole and Norris. Norris and Stacey Marlette were the team's top spikers. Wayland beat the B squad 17-15, 15-9, 5-15 March 15 as Cole scored 16 points, Jessica Falconer 9, Marlette 7 and Stephanie McNally 3. Aces were obtained by Falconer and Cole and Marlette was tops in spikes. On March 11 the B team finished second at the Middleville Tournament. The Saxons lost to Sparta 15-6. 15-3 and 15-13, defeated Middleville 15-12, 15-17 and 17-15. Top scorers for the tournament were Cole (17 points), Danielle Days (10), Norris (9) and Erica Hubka (8). Chasity Neil, Stephanie McNally, Miller and Danielle Hays has several aces and Norris made a number of spikes. Norris scored 8 points, McNally 7, Jewett 7 and Falconer 6 in a 15-7, 15-8, 15-12 win ovvr Caledonia Tuesday night. Megan McGandy and Falconer each had 3 aces and Cole had 2 aces. Neil was the squad's top spiker. 8th Grade Gold Heather Mathews led the team in points, but Hastings fell to East Grand Rapids March 16 15-10, 15-4 and 15-5. Ashley Rizor scored 8 points and Carmen DeVoignes 5 in a 15-10, 15-6, 15-10 loss to Wayland. Ferguson at 95, Joel Maiville at 140, Lucas Covey at 185 and Jacob Armour at heavyweight Cody Reid was third at 145 and Devon Borror fourth at 75. Tiffmy Easey, Richard Harper, Caleb Case, Dan Blair, Jim Coencn, Drew Richardson. Scott Allerding and Heath Vanbelum were other contributors for the Saxons. Another victory was obtained Tuesday night as the Hastings' squad defeated Wayland 76-21. Hastings won 14 of the 18 matches. Jim Cocnen wrestled his best match of the year, according to Brighton, and Scott Allerding continued his steady improvement with a first period pin. Winning varsity matches were Borror (15-7 decision). Harper (forfeit), Redman (pin). Case (20-5 decision), Blair (pin). * Stat* of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION TO ALu INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred or 12/31/1999. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred Marshall. Ml 49068. or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. 220 W Court St . Hastings. Ml HASTINGS 616/945-5607 7th Grade Gold A three-game sweep was obtained by the Gold March 16 versus East Grand Rapids. Halic Terrel, Christy Storm, Allison Cooney and Katie Lawrence led the team in service points. The Gold went 1-3-1 at the West Ottawa Tournament. Terrel scored 24 points, Kelsey Howell 12, Storm 9, Cooney 8 and Courtnie Robinson 8. Versus Wayland, the teams were tied at 14-14 in the third game before Wayland tallied the final two points to win 15-5, 1-15, 17-15. Katie Lawrence had 12 service points. Coencn (pin), Lipatraw (pin), Richardson (11-4 decision). Maiville (15-6 decision), Reid (pin), Allerding (pin). Rowse (forfeit) and Chad Ferguson (pin). Winning exhibition matches were Tom Girrbach (pin) and Andrew Bolthousc (pin). The Hastings wrestlers alsom defeated Pinewood March 14 78-35. Winning varsity matches were Easey (pin). Chad Ferguson (pin). Harper (pin). Case (pin), Dan Blair (pin). Coencn (pin), Lipstraw (pin), Richardson (pin), Reid (pin), Allerding (pin), Rowse (pin) and Redman (pin). Winning exhibition matches were Dan Hoffman (pin), Logan Gonzalez (pin). Matt Hoffman (pin). Jacob Elliott (pin), Girrbach (4-0 decision). Codey Wise (15­ 0 decision) and Bolthousc (pin). Increase EVER! affected by the toSowing The decedent, whose last known address was 4800 Cooper Rd . Dowling. Ml 49050 died 1 /4 MILE SOUTH OF E.W. BUSS 7th Grade Blue The Blue won a match March 16 15­ 12, 11-15, 15-10 and Jackie Krouse led the team with 9 points. The team also beat Wayland March 14 15-12, 15-13 and 15-17. Holly Fenstemaker led the team with 11 points. At the Middleville Tournament, lhe Blue finished second, losing to Sparta 10­ 15, 15-11, 15-7 and defeating Middleville 15-11, 15-7, 15-7. Fenstemaker, Krouse and Evelyn Rappaport each scored 6 points versus Spana and Mariah tallied 7 points versus Middleville. A 15-4, 15-3. 15-3 victory was scored Tuesday night as Courtney Barnard topped the spikers with 9 points. LARGEST Basement MU* Repair byW* Anchor Ml LUCHIN, lacnn*EVHI lease Purchase Program Available PICK-UP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA 1S10 STAR SCHOOL RD. The Gold earned a 15-2, 16-14, 15-13 win over Grandville Tuesday night with DeAnne Wright leading the team with 16 points. Sara Clark and Kristin Lydy each added 4 points. MORE MILES MORE MONEY Estate of Michael Charles Mam sione. Deceased Social Security Number 377-54-0507 DE-TARING, WASHING. WAXING. BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLY­ MER SEALANT VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO MOTOR CLEANING. COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc The annual spnng breakfast at Fellowship Hall, sponsored by the UMW, will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday. Apnl 8. The speaker will be Rev Bnan Schneider of Alto and Bowne Center. He is a craftsman who weaves, spins and uses all manner of fabnes for liturgical hangings. On the same morning. St. Edward's Church will host a spring brunch with a speaker. CSVBUMT TUNSNIT AMERICAN hEATT MEMORIALS 4 ntaXHB SPRING CLEAN-UP Lumen Chnsti poked fun of Lakewood as such a hick place it was not even on the map. The country jibes resulted in the song "Thank God I’m A Country Boy," which became the theme song for that memorable year 1975 in the steady march to the state championship. Remember the Panama hats with the "Go Vikes" bands? Remember the signs posted from the 1-96 exit east of Grand Ledge all the way into town. Like­ wise there were signs from Allo on M-50. Wrestling team wins M Wyoming’ CONGRATULATIONS, GREGORY STATE with Mark the coach ot the year 2000 team The team then was anticipating their Friday game in the regional finals against Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Dunng the pro­ gram of reminiscing about the various games of the 1975 season, there was a tele­ phone hook-up with sports historian Dick Kishpaugh of Parchment. He has coverd the MHSAA basketball finals for 55 years with a break only in 1999 to go on a tnp with his wife to Europe in honor of their 5(hh wedding anniversary. He said that Shirley won that game. Dick said that his first awareness of L.akewood as a school came when he was working at a Battle Creek newspaper. The sports writer then was Donald Foltz, whose brother was Dick Foltz, editor of the Lake Odessa Wave. From then on he was well aware of Lake­ wood. The panel remembered how Jackson 1-IIB-441-4394 1-800-237-2379 Graduate Students 49058. 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Tony has been working in the automotive service field for the past 3 years, most recently as our Service Writer. Tony & his family reside in Hastings. He would like to welcome friends & family to stop in for assistance when purchasing new or used vehicles. IDreisbach ’ Pontiac Oldsmobile 1430 Jordan Lk St. Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 PWOMR («16) 374-—M Tony Larson Phone 945 3443 ww« tarmtAHttumsurance-mi com 328 Nokth Michigan Avtmje GMC Truck Hasting*, Michigan 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 23. 2000 - Page 15 HHS business students win state awards Hastings High School students were rec­ ognized as state winners in competition at the Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference in Detroit March 17-19. Jenny Cottrell placed third in Appiication/lnterview and is eligible to go to the National Leadership Conference in April in Minneapolis Rob Swiatek placed sixth in O+ Pro­ gramming. Jason Miller placed seventh in Visual Basic. Courtney Sinclair placed fifth in Document Formatting and Sarrah Grego­ ry received her Statesman Award Phoenix Spaulding placed eighth in Spreadsheet Applications and Jason Olm­ stead placed fifth in Computer Aided Graphics. The Parliamentary Procedure team placed seventh with members consisted of Steve Flohr. Jenny Cottrell. Liz Nida, Sarah Haines, Kdli Flohr. Nicki Doozan, Andy Soya and Courtney Sinclair. Members attending the conference par­ ticipated in competitions, business-related workshops, and general sessions Students included seniors Sarrah Gregory, Rob Swiatek, Jason Miller. Heather Richie. Katie Jones, Jessica Gole, Courtney Sin­ clair. Stan McKelvey and Andy Soya. Juniors included Steve Flohr, Lindsay Hemerling. Kyle Bellgraph. Jason Olm­ stead. Phoenix Spaulding. Eric Harvey and Shawn Hill. Sophomores included Jenny Cottrell. Liz Nida, Sarah Haines, Kelli Flohr and Nicki Doozan. Voting delegates were Sarrah Gregory and Courtney Sinclair. Students were accompanied by advisors Nancy Cottrell and Patrick Purgiel Business Professionals of America is the State Board of Education-sponsored voca­ tional student organization for students BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP HASTINGS 4 The regular meetings of the Baltimore Township Board are the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall, 3100 E. Dowling Rd. as fol­ lows: April 11 May 9 June 13 July 11 "Aug. 22 Sept. 12 Oct. 10 Nov. 14 Dec. 12 Jan. 9 Feb. 13 March 13 Baltimore Township will provide necessary and reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material upon 5 days notice to the Baltimore Township Clerk. business Professionals of America members (from left, first row) Sarah Haines. Jessica Gole. Shawn Hill Heather Richie, Katie Jones, (second row) Steve Flohr. Andy Soya. Sarrah Gregory. Lindsay Hemerling. Courtney Sinclair, Nicki Doozan. Jenny Cottrell, (third row). Phoenix Spaulding, Kyle Bellgraph. Stan McKelvey, Kel­ li Flohr. Jason Miller. Jason Olmstead. Eric Harvey, and Rob Swiatek. Not pictured is Liz Nida. Tracy Mitchell. Clerk 3100 E. Dowling Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 616-948-2268 L/VU nextel *49' VALUE with activation / DAVS enrolled in business programs. Activities include occupational and leadership devel­ opment. service projects, and development of basic business skills. Nearly 2000 stu­ dents representing the eight Michigan regions attended the Detroit conference The local chapter advisors are business teachers Mary Dawson, Nancy Cottrell. Patrick Purgiel. and Tracy George. LEGAL MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE 16861 Jenkin*. Assyria TownefUp, Michigan BAILEY LEGAL SERVICES. PLC * attempting to coked a debt and any information obtained wS bo used tor that purpose Default has been made in the conditions ot a nzxtgage made by Joseph Miter. a smgte man, to Nortoponte Bank Mortgagee, dated July 26. 1088 and recorded on August 3. 1999 in Uber Document No. 103386 on Page(s) 1-0, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there « claimed to bo due al the date hereof the sum of Sixty Two Thousand Four Hundred Forty Four Dotars and 47/100 (162,444 47). induding interact at 10 450% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statue m such case made and provided, notice a hereby given that said mort­ gage wfl be torectoeed by a sate of the mort gaged premise*. or some part of them, at public vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Michi­ gan at 1W o'clock p.m.. local time, on March 30. 2000 Said Premaes are situated in the Townshp of Aaeyna. Barry County. Michigan and are dosenbed as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of the North 30 acres of toe West 1/2 of toe Southwect 1/4 of Section 28. Town i North Range 7 West, ACTUAL SIZE ACTUAL SIZE thence North along Jenkins Road 495 feet, toence East 332 fact, thence South 495 foot, thence Wsct atorg Dey Road 332 foot to toe place of beginning PPe 08-001-028-004 10 The redemption penod shea be 6 months from the dote of such sole, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948 CL 600 3241(a) in whch rase toe redemption period shafl be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: February 14.2000 us' US' Northpoote Bank BAILEY LEGAL SERVICES. PLC By Donald M Batey Attorney tor Mortgagee 6051 BeldtogRd. Rockford Ml 49341 (816) 874-1800 (Phone) (610) 874-6401 (FAX) FEATURING NEXTEL (3/23) Need a great gift idea? • • • • • Birthday Anniversary Congratulations House Warming Special Occasion Gift the gift of knowledge...a subscription to The BANNER. Call 945-9554 How business gets done*" The TeleCom Liaison 140 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 (downtown Hastings, next to Richie's) 616/945-8704 ©Copynght 2000 Nextel Commarrnsztions. Inc. All nghts reserved Nortel, toe Nertel logo, Nertel Direct Connect and How Business Gets Done are regatered trademarks and/or service marks of Nextel Communication, Inc Motorola I DEN, tSOOplus. i700pius and i1000plus are trademarks and or registered trademarks of Motorola. Inc. �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner ■■ Thursday. March 23. 200J Bus driver placed on paid leave after crash by Shelly Sailer Staff Writer None of the 45 first-graders and teachers riding a Hastings school bus after attending the Shrine Circus in Walker Friday were hurt when lhe bus was struck by a car near the Deltapiex, according to a report from the Walker Police Department. Police said bus driver Jack Phillips was found at fault in the cause of the 2 p.m. crash for allegedly entering the path of a car driven by a Rockford woman on West River Drive near Turner Avenue. Phillips apparently had stopped the bus at the intersection before proceeding into lhe path of the other vehicle, said police He told officers he looked both ways be­ fore entering the intersection and that he did not see the other car. police reported. "The woman in the other car said she blew her horn, but couldn't avoid hitting the bus," said a police spokesperson. No one was injured and no citations have been issued. According to Hastings School District Director of Operational Services Steve Harbison, the Shriners took the Southeast­ ern Elementary School students and teach­ ers back inside the Deltapiex for juice and doughnuts while police investigated the crash. "As soon as they found out about it, they came out and when they realized no one was injured, they took them back in­ side," said Harbison. "The Shriners were very helpful to us." The students and staff were returned to Hastings on a different bus while the bus involved in the crash was also driven back to Hastings. "It's standard procedure when a driver is involved in an accident to place them on paid leave until we know the exact situa­ tion, the cause, etc.," said Harbison. Harbison and Transportation Supervisor Sharon Duits are conducting the accident review and hope to complete their investi­ gation this week. "We want to get it completed as soon as possible," he said. "Paid leave is not a dis­ ciplinary action. It just gives the driver a break while we gather the facts." The district is awaiting an estimate from an insurance adjuster on lhe cost to repair the bus, which has been taken out of ser­ vice. Hastings School Board members to run again by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Two Hastings School Board incumbents whose terms expire in Jure have announced that they will seek re-election. This year's annual school election will be held Monday. June 12. Board Treasurer Eugene Haas said at Monday's school board meeting that he and Board President Patricia Endsley will run again. Haas, of 750 Coats Grove Road. first began serving as a board member in 1996. He will be seeking his second term of office. Endsley, of 5590 E. Stale Road, first be­ gan duties as a board member in 1985. She will be seeking her fifth term on the board. According to Barbara Hunt, business manager for the Hastings School District, no other candidates have submitted nomi­ nating petitions for the two seats. 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Far appt, cal 616-962-2131. IL Ip init,I CABLE INSTALLER- to $1,000/wk. On the job training. Work own hours. Great opportu­ nity! (6163-949-2424. Jobline. to $ 12/hr+ benefits! Many open. WiU train! Start now! (6163-949­ 2424 Jobline LOCAL VAN DELIVERY- to $800/wk (snack foods) + great benefits! Will train. Uniforms provided Jobline (616)-949-2424. CONSTRUCTION/ ROAD­ WORK- to $15/hr* benefits! Some on job training! Start now! Also al Monday's meeting, two new course offerings for ninth and tenth grade students were presented for possible ap­ proval at next month's board meeting. The new classes, "Applied Civics" and "Applied World Studies.” would be targeted toward students who have trouble reading difficult texts. The classes attempt to group lhe stu­ dents according to their needs so they can be given more individual instruction, ac­ cording to Dave Arnold, director of educa­ tional services. Students also will be pro­ vided with supplemental learning materials to help them with their course work. The board approved a new language arts class tided Advanced Composition and Lit­ erature. A gift of $1,500 was accepted from lhe Pierce Cedar Creek Institute for use in the Hastings High School art department. The gift was given because HHS art students helped design the institute's web site, according to Superintendent Carl Schoessel. Also Monday, four teachers were granted tenure, including MaryAnn Wuerthele, Catherine James, Stephen Laubaugh and Jamie Murphy. Bomb threat empties TK High Sfehool by PatiBcia Johns Stqff Writer School officials took a bomb threat in a written letter on Tuesday, March 21 seri­ ously enough to evacuate high school stu­ dents to the middle school. The school district has an emergency plan with varying levels of response to in­ cidents in the district Those regarded as a low level of threat have been responded to with students staying in their classrooms while the public areas of the building are searched However, Tuesday's situation was different School Superintendent Jay Cason said, "I don't want to reveal too much of what was in tbe letter, but information included enough detail to bring the next level of re­ sponse." Lee Elementary students who were tak­ ing swimming lessons in the high school pool had their class shortened and returned to Lee. Once the school was searched following the late morning evacuation and no bomb was found, students returned to their class­ rooms. TK High School Principal Ellen Zack says that security officer Dan Erb and other staff are continuing to investigate the incident. The school district takes these threats se riously and students responsible for past incidents have been arraigned, fined, pun­ ished and expelted. (6163-949-2424. Jobline Homes for details at. (616J-945- 2999. 2 OR 3 BEDROOM. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed Call 1-888-440­ 1570 Ext#5085 24hr®. ADMISSIONS/ CLERICAL- dows throughout Excellent con­ dition. Call New Tradition OOOOof 1-888-538-8900 Pre­ petitions with lhe school district no later than 4 p.m. Monday, April 10. The district will have no other ballot questions for voters to decide in the June election. quick to know our son Grand Rapids with internal injuries. Thaak you to the doc­ tor ou the bebcopter for taking care of our Mutee bad to have two units of blood on the 10 min. flight on arrival at Grand Rapids Spectrum Health Downtown. Thank you to the Trauma Staff for being so quick to take our son to sur­ gery to save Ids life. Our son had ftree titers of blood in his stomach. If he wouldn’t have had the quick treatment for biafojuries we wouldn’t be able to thank God today and every­ day for our son’s life. And we wouldn’t be able to thank ev­ eryone involved in our son’s care for sarii* his life. Thank you to our friends for starting a prayer chain as soon as they learned of the accident. Everyone® prayers were an­ swer that night. Thank you to all our fairily. friends for the phone calls, cards, visits to the hospital, flowers, it was very thoughtful. We would like to thank every one at Flex-Fab for the card and money collected for our son ano his family, it really helped them. Our son is now at home recovering from his injuries. We can never thank you enough for the spe­ cial care vou gave our son. Dan and Connie Roae A Family. TELEPHONE RECEPTION­ IST- FULL-TIME: Switch­ board experience preferred. Good communication skills a must. Computer knowledge a plus Team players with a posi­ tive attitude are encouraged to submit resunz with tetter of ap­ plication to: National Bank of Hastings Attn: Human Resources 241 W State St.. Hastings Ml. Hove on Escope BE FIRE-SAFE • Pion two exits out of each room. 49058___________________________ • Designate a TELLER/CUSTOMER SER­ VICE: National meeting place Bank of outside end take Hastings has full-time positions available to responsible team players. Must have strong baric math skills and computer knowl­ edge Also must have a positive attitude and be able to give qual­ ity customer service. Submit re­ sume with letter of application to: National Bank of Hastings Attn. Human Resources 241 W. State St.. Hastings, Ml. 49058 attendance. • Once out, slay out. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A 43-yexr-old woman has been arrested for domestic assault for slapping and pointing a pellet rifle at her 14-year-old daughter March 20 according to a report by lhe Barry County Sheriffs Department. The girt told police she is tired of her mother's abuse and that her mother waa highly intoxicated when the pair began lo argue. After the two exchanged slaps, the mother went to her bedroom to retrieve tbe rifle, according to police. "(The victim) slated as her mother entered lhe kitchen, she cocked lhe gun and was yelling how she was going to kill." the daughter, police reported. The girl was able to flee through a sliding glass door in her bedroom and enter the garage where she was able to call 911. "She said she was frightened and didn't know what her mother was capable of doing." Mid police. "She was crying and speared to be extremely scared by the situation." The woman pleaded not guilty to the assault charge and a pretrial hearing was set for April 18 at 9:30 a.m. Man consumes antifreeze, cough syrup MIDDLEVILLE - A man who cut himself breaking into his deceased mother's home March 18 told police he subsequently consumed a bottle of aspirin, a bottle of Motrin, some antifreeze and two bottles of cough synip. The man, who has not been arraigned on a charge of unlawful entry, was then taken to Pennock Hospital, where Dr. Amy Poholski advised officers it was not the first time the man has consumed such chemicals. Police were called to the home after a neighbor noticed a ladder against a broken window and lights and a television on inside the home. The key holder told police no one was supposed to be inside and officers arrived to find lhe man watching adult movies. The man had blood on his hands and left blood stains on the floor, police said. As officers were placing the man under arrest, he attempted to swallow another bottle of prescription medication, deputies said. After receiving medical treatment, the man was release on a $200 personal recognizance bond. Man charged In domestic assault HASTINGS - A 27-year-old Hastings man pleaded not guilty Monday to a misdemeanor charge of domestic violence for allegedly slamming a woman against a tree, causing head injuries, according to Hastings City Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. Leedy said the incident occurred March 10 at a home in the 1000 block of East Railroad Street at .-bout 11:43 p.m. According to die 27-year-old victim, an argument erupted about leaving a party that was at the residence. When the victim attempted to leave, said Leedy, Robert Warner allegedly grabbed her and threw her against a tree injuring the side of her head. The victim reported the incident to police and Warner was later arrested at his home. Warner is free on a $100 bond awaiting an April 18 pretrial hearing at 9 ajn. 14-year-old caught driving car HASTINGS - Hastings City Police officers on patrol at 1:15 a.m. Saturday stopped a car at Green and Boltwood streets and cited the 14-year-old driver with driving without a license,never applfW.-' — Officer* spotted tbe car ts it traveled without headlights, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. The boy was also found to be in possession of a marijuana pipe, which tested positive for marijuana residue. He was driving his grandmother's car without her permission, police said. Police probing death threat at school WOODLAND TOWNSHIP ■ A 13-year-old female student of the Lakewood Middle School is suspected of leaving a note in a bathroom which threatened the life of another student, according to preliminary reports. Police were notified of the incident early on March 16. No other information was available at press time Wednesday. Fight report results in 5 arrests DELTON - Four mates were arrested for being minors in possession of alcohol by consumption and one adult was arrested for furnishing the alcohol after police responded to a report of a large fight March 16, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. In all, 10 units from the State Police and the Barry County Sheriffs Department responded to the 200 block of South Grove Street at about 10:45 pjn. Police reported up to 14 people were apparently involved in the fight which resulted in minor injuries. No other information was available at press time Wednesday. Students hide, lead police on search BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - Two sixth-graders who did not want to board the bus for home after a week at the Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center on Clear Lake hid in the woods which led to a three-hour search for the boys Friday. According to Trooper Tony Kuster of the Hastings Post of lhe Michigan State Police, authorities were about to call for a helicopter to aid in the search when the beys gave themselves up. Kuster said the boys simply did not want to leave the camp and gave everyone a scare when they disappeared. Camp officials feared they had been lost in the lake when they noticed one canoe was missing from the shore. The boys, however, had not taken a canoe. Three Michigan State Police Troopers, a sheriffs marine boat and a search and rescue police dog were called to the scene during the search. The boys were not hurt. Ionia troopers tell humorous true tale IONIA COUNTY - Troopers from the Ionia Post of the Michigan Slate Police were dispatched Monday to investigated a suspicious subject on 1-96 near the Jordan Lake Road exit Sgt. Fabian Suarez and trooper Brian Siemen were advised that the subject was white and about six feel tall. It was also reported that the subject was going into the roadway and traffic was swerving in order to miss hitting him with their vehicles. As troopers arrived on the scene, contact was made with the subject who appeared to be very confused and extremely nervous. As troopers approached the subject, the subject fled and soon after, the subject was being pursued by troopers along with lhe assistance of a deputy and animal control officer Hoskins and Deputy Roy Kenyon. The chase ensued through and out of the drainage ditches along 1-96 until the subject became entangled in some brush. This gave Ionia Animal Control Officer Hoskins lhe opportunity to "lunge and EXPERIENCED COOK: Apoly at Prairieville Inn or call 623­ 6150 for an interview with Betty tackle" the subject and the fierce struggle then began. As officers attempted to restrain the subject, the subject fought and kicked at officers causing slight injuries to Hoskins. The subject was described by Siemen as being "very or Brenda. LADY CAREGIVER for eldertycouple 6hrsaday. 792-2350 CHILDCARE: Seeking loving and enthusiastic caregiver for our 2 children, ages 9mo & 3yrs. in our Hastings home. Nanny needed Tuesdays-Thursdays. Call Connie at 948-9390. Mother accused of pointing gun Unite* muscular and very fast on his feet." It took all five officers along with lhe assistance of K-9 trooper Dave Fast to subdue and restrain the enraged subject. It was unknown as to how this subject had arrived at this location, however, officers believed that the emu may have escaped from one of the surrounding farms in the area. Troopers described lhe episode as "just another day at the Ionia State Police Post." �The Hastings Banner Thursday March 23 2000 - Page 17 Looking for,.. Quality Printing? Call Us at J-Ad Graphics for a quote today! Kim Marvin (left) and Julie Faunce try to get the "feel" of the Smoke House before the actual rescue begins. Once the house is filled with smoke, they have to rely on feel alone. The mannequin is placed inside the smoke-filled house and they bring it outside to safety. 945-9554 The volunteer firefighters find the mannequin and bring it out of the "burning house." They are wearing all their gear and the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). They use the hose to help find their way out of the trailer. ‘Smoke House' helps area firefighters train Entering a smoke-filled house is all in the line of duty for volunteer firefighters. To keep this life-saving skill sharp, area volunteers earlier this month had a chance to experience a smoke-Til led house and practice a rescue. The Saranac "Smoke House” trailer was on loan to the Freeport Fire Department and area departments were invited to join the practice. The Smoke House training trailer simu­ lates a two-story home, complete with stairs, furniture and doorways. Petitions in the trailer define rooms. Doorways between lhe rooms are not full height and require the firefighter to crouch or crawl to get to the next rooms in the back of the trailer. And. as is often the case m a real fire, there is limited light and little visibility because of the smoke. To begin the rescue exercise, the trailer was filled with simulated smoke. The fire­ fighters paired up, donned self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). put on their gear, grabbed a hose and entered the mock burning house The team then searched lhe upstairs, downstairs, beds and couches to find the life-sized mannequin that had been placed somewhere inside. Once the victim was located, the fire­ fighters had to follow the hose back out of the house as quickly as possible while car­ rying the victim "These types of training arc essential for our firemen to keep up on. We don't get a lot of calls that involve this kind of rescue, so it is imperative that we practice so we’ll be ready when we do get that call, " said Chief Jim Yarger. He also said that the dedication of the volunteer fire departments in Barry County is tremendous. "Most departments are vol­ unteer. So when we do training, these fire personnel are giving up an entire Saturday to practice." The Smoke House was built by the Saranac Fire Department in memory of Barb Keitzman, mother of Saranac's Cap­ tain Ron Keitzman. She had been a strong supporter of the department. It has been in M CHIV” IXT. CAI LT 4x4. leather, fully loaded, fiberglass cap. 22,000 miles, pewter, great but at ___ 2A.995 is as close as you can get to being prepared for the real thing." The participating fire departments said they appreciated the Saranac Fire Depart­ ment Chief Dennis Bowen and Captain Ron Keitzman for granting use of the trailer and the Clarksville Fire Department for lhe use of its smoke machine. RUTLAND CHARTS, TOWNSHIP PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a pubhc hearing on Wednesday. March 29.2000. com­ mencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Offices. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings By request of Hafcday Sand & Gravel. Inc. for a Special Exception Land Use for gravel processing of 20 acres ot property located on the west side of Hubble Road, behind M CHIVY IXT. CM 4x4, V-8, stick, alum wheels, much more. 30.000 miles 2400 Hubble Road This property is zoned ‘AG’ Agncuftural and Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance requires a Special Exception Use Permit for gravel processing quarry­ 1998 CHEVY EXT. CAB ing and commercial excavating in this zoning district Written comments w.it be received from any interested per­ 414, 350 V-8. auto., A/G cruise, tilt. sons concerning this request by the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Offices Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday 51.000 miles 4 dr., V-6, alum, wheels, loaded, 31,000 miles Comments may be further received by the Planning & Zoning Commission at said hearing. 2WD, V-8, auto., fully loaded, local trade-in. red A silver ... 4 dr., fully loaded. 3800 V-6. 32.000 Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reason­ miles, great buy at able auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the 4.4,7.4 v-a. >uto. mc. tin. ouoe T7.M5 WM CMVY OCT. CAB hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being 4x4. shortbox. 5.7 V-8. auto., fully loaded, leather, fiberglass cap, 1 owner trade-in, bright red ... •w.ass considered at the hearing, to individuate with disabilities, upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. 4x4. 350, auto., loaded, cap. red & silver. 1 owner trade-in Robin McKenna, Clerk Rutland Charier Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948-2194 Auto., A/G cass., local trade-in, fire engine red 1995 GMC EXT. CAB 4x4. short box. 350 V-8. auto., loaded, Earn extra money! 72.000 miles, local trade-in 1994 CHEVY S-W LS 4 cyl., stick, cruise, tilt. 50,000 miles . . 2 dr„ auto., A/G 41.000 miles, blue 1996 CHEVY CAVALIER 2 dr., A/G tilt, cruise, CD, 1 owner trade-in. extra clean use training different departments for over 8 pass., fully loaded. LS trim. 17,000 miles, great buy at three years. Keitzman said, "A training trailer like this was not available in our county. So. to enhance our training in search and res­ cue. we built one. We believe this training Fully loaded. 1 owner. 66,000 miles, 1999 GMC YUKON SLT Leather, loaded, rear A/G dark blue extra clean 2 dr.. 4x4, fully loaded, snow white, V-6. fully loaded. 43.000 miles, 43.000 mHes bright red. extra clean Car crashes into house in Hastings HASTINGS - A car crashed into the porch of a home at 611 South Hanover Street Monday when a woman reportedly lost control of her vehicle on the rain­ slick street, according to the Hastings City Police Department Natasha Jones was northbound on South Hanover Street when she lost control of her vehicle, went over the curb and hit a highway sign before sliding into the porch. No one was hurt and Jones was issued a citation for driving- too fast for conditions. Fully loaded, p/slider, rear A/C, CD cass., dual radio control Q»ns.us 2000 1996 GMC SAFARI VAN Census 2000 . V-6. 8 pass., fully loaded, great buy at . $1*. 1999 CHEVY V2 TON LONG BOX 4x4, 5300 V-8. auto., fully loaded, 21,000 miles, 1 owner Wo nerd your help' call 517-272-2501 or 888-325-7733 www census gev jobs2000 632 E. Main St. Caledonia f 891-2220 or 891-8104 4 www.seifchev.com �Page 1« - The Haamge Bannw Thursday. March 23 2000 More businesses answer library’s call for support to build new facility Two more major businesses have pledged generous financial support to building a new community library in Hastings. Early business donations brought lhe campaign s business-division total lo nearly $200,000. Hastings City Bank and Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. have pledged significant funds toward the "Our Library - Our Community Legacy" capital campaign. Other businesses that have pledged early support include Flex fab Inc., National Bank of Hastings and Felpausch Food Cen­ ter. Working directly across lhe street from lhe library for several years, Robert E. Picking, president and chief executive offi­ cer of Hastings City Bank, has seen how the facility has benefited the community. "A library provides our community with a place to continue the lifelong learning that we need to keep up with the demands of a constantly changing world," says Pick­ ing. Hastings Librarian Barbara Schondelmayer says the library and area businesses mutually benefit each other. The library al­ ready provides many resources for busi­ nesses, including magazines, books, refer­ ence materials and computer use and classes. Notice of Mortgage Forecloeure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR "In addition to the resources we provide, the library can also help draw people down­ town. and once here, they often patronize the businesses downtown," says Schondelmayer, adding that she is grateful to the businesses that have already pledged. A library can also be a positive reflection of the community, a belief held by Bill Wallace, president and chief executive offi­ cer of Hastings Mutual Insurance. "The library is a high point we would like to showcase to prospective employees of Hastings Mutual Insurance Co.,** says Wallace. "A modem, attractive library func­ tions as a community center and says that ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dale Road> and Cindy Roach husband and wrie (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated October 30. 1998. and record­ ed on November 3. 1998 m Document 1020255. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be duo at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED NINETY-THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 67/100 dollars ($193,789.67). "dudtog •merest at 9.250% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rale may change 10/1 of each year Under the power of sale contained in eaid we are committed to providing for our on­ going educational, leisure and cultural growth.’* Volunteers have begun to contact local businesses, seeking contributions to the campaign, which has a goal of $3.5 mil­ lion. That amount would cover the cost of property and all expenses associated with constructing lhe new building. An election will be held in early August to request funding for the operational expenses of the new library, scheduled to be located down­ town. For more information, contact Barbara Schondelmayer at the library, 945-4263. LEGAL NOTICES Hastings City Bank and Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. have pledged significant funds toward the capital campaign for a new Hastings Public Library. Pictured here are both presidents of the two companies: Robert E. Picking (left), CEO of Hastings City Ban*, and Bill Wallace, CEO of Hastings Mutual Insurance. mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on April 13. 2000 Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9 of Pine Wood Estates according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 91. Barry County Records The redemption period shaft be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 2. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248 593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200012244 (3/30) Hawks Notice of Mortgage Forecloeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffery L Va) lance, a single man (original mortgagors) to Mayflower d/b/a Union Mortgage Services. Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 22.1997, and record­ ed on October 24, 1997 in Document No. 1003183, on Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the 99 Olds Alero GL I LEATHER. REMOTE KEYLESS, ALUMINUM I 99 OMs Intrigue GL I 3.5 LITER TWW CAM MOTOR. STEERING WHEEL I 99 Olds Bravada SUNROOF, HEATED MIRRORS, LEATHER MEM WHEELS. FOG LAMPS. POWER WINDOWS » CONTROLS, CO/CASSETTE, MAGNA STEER Sf <TS, TOW PK6, FULLY LOADED LOCKS. PKG SAVINGS $6061 WAS $18,950 KEYLESS ENTRY, SPLIT REAR SEAT. WAS $25,020 $700 PKG, SAVN6S1 WAS S32.600 5/900 BLOW-OUT Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck. 328 Nortm Michigan Aytwx Hastings, Michigan 49058 IMck Ekeeow 1am Ennmnas s a fiu»r Tuanat’ WHEELS, AUTOBAHN PKG, BOSE CO & CASSETTE, NORTHSTAR ENGINE WAS $40,405 blow-out p*ice& BLOW-OUT PfWCE Dreisbach 99 Olds Aurora SUNROOF, HEATED LEATHER SEATS. CHROME 1,385 <2>OkJsmobae QMC Mon & Wad until 8 Tue, Thu & Fri unM 6 Saturday until 3 EMC MUS8CH. NEW CM IWWNESOENT DON 0ENW USED CAR MGR »D*EWn. BUSINESS Mffl (MBS SMSMAN. SALES • OBK PNF. MB • PETE SWIH SALES TOKY LARSON SNW Call (616) 948-8000 Today or foil free Mon & Wed 8-7 Tue, Thu & Fri 8-5 1-888-494-5539 CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION, as assignee by an assignment dated November 28, 1997, which was recorded on September 8, 1998. in Document No. 1017573, Barry County Reconls, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVEN­ TY-THREE AND 29/100 dollars ($67,973.29). including interest at 9.950% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage arrj the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sad mort­ gage wiH be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pm., on May 4. 2000. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing at a comer poet m the Northeast corner of that part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. South of the Michigan Central Railroad and South of M-79, thence Southwesterly 167 feet to an Iran Stake, thence due South 203 feet to an Iron Stake, thence West 125 feet, thence North 183 feet, thence Northeasterly 125 feat to the beginning, Section 35. Town 3 North, Range 7 West. The redemption period shall be 6 monto(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accor dan ce with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the dale of such sale. march madNfss Free-Throw Rebate Bonus! / / Dunng the month of March after you ve made your purchase cf any new or used vehicle take your try at a Free P ‘ Throw You shoo! until you rmss. and well pay S5O for ev-;- shot you make'No limit. GM Employees Weeome1 Only one shooter per purchase Not valid on previous purchases or orders Dated: March 23. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1X2 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors X150 Telegraph Road. Suite 1X Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File <200012928 Tigers (4/20) Hotter Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sato S2 PONTIAC 0RAND AM 4 DOOR. AUTOMATIC AM *96 GMC 1500 4X4 Z71 95 OLDS CUTLASS SUPREME 350 LOADED. SOLD HERE NEW. PERFECT 97 CHEVY SHOtTBOX Z71 350 V-6, LOADED, 47.000 MILES 35,000 MUES. TONNEAU COVER, SHARP TRUCK 3^18,995 *2,995 I $*199«onth TH® RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Thomas R. Martin, a single person (original mortgagors) to Northwest Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 27.1997, and recorded o.. April 2,1907 in Uber 689. on Page 870, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYTWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIX ANO 79/100 doftars ($82,906.79), "during interest at *67 NEON HIGHUNE 97 PONTIAC OtAND AM SE AUTO, AIR, EXPRESS) PKG. SPOILER SPORTY A FUN 4 DOOR POWER W1NDOWSA.0CXS. CRUSE. NR. TIT 96 GMC SONOMA 4X4 EXTENDED CAB, 4.3 ¥-6. AUTOMATIC. LOADED MONTH 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wff be toredoced by a sale of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, Michigan at 1XX) PM. on April 27,2000. Said promises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described M Lot 19 of the HARDENDORF ADDITION to toe 97 CHEVY LUMINA VB. FULL POWER. A LOT OF VEHICLE FOR ONLY City, formerly Wage of Hastings accordng to toe recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 d *W CHEVY EXT CAB 4X4 5300 V8. CD. LOADED WITH OPTIONS. COMPARE WITH THE COMPETITION *93 GMC 1500 4X4 SLE PACKAGE. 350. UKE NEW, EXTENDED CAB tajWLSOo Plats on Page 72. The redemption period shaft be 1 montofs) from toe date of such sale, unless an affidavit of occupancy or "tent to occupy is recorded to ac­ cordance with 1948CL 600.3241(d) and given to the mortgagee, to which case the redemption pe­ riod shaft be 6 montofs) from toe date of such sale Dated: March 16. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL *07 TAHOE LT 96 CHEVY TAHOE LS 4X4 4 DOOR. LOADED. CO. ONE OWNER 2 DOOR. ONE OWNER. LEATHER UKE NEW *98 OLDS SILHOUETTE GLS 300R. EXTENDED. CDCASSETTE. LEA IK DUAL Mt S HEAT. $30 000 f NEW *97 GMC SUBURBAN 4X4 CLOTH. 8 PASSENGER. DUAL A/C LOOKS NEW SAVE! I *18,995 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors X150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *991113251 Falcons ALL PAYMENTS FIGURED <• ZERO DOWN, ADD TAXES & PLATES ONLY .►V � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-03-30.pdf d1ed68834f8fef0242facc8657096b39 PDF Text Text Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 MK.r- Jii 11 i:: , ’ ■ -i MAoLkuw V. 4..ja id?J • Hastings ANNER THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2000 VOLUME 147, NO. 13 PRICE 50- Library seeks Gates grant for computers by David T. Young Editor The Hastings Public Library will seek a grant for $11,000 to $13,000 from Bill and Melinda Gates to put in four new comput­ ers. After the City Council Monday night au­ thorized Mayor Frank Campbel! to sign a letter of support for the application. Li­ brary Administrator Barb Schondelmayer told the council she hope* in the near fu­ ture to be able to install the computers, software and server in a spacious new building. Regardless, the high tech stuff, training and technical support, will be used in the library's cramped current facility on Church Street. Schondelmayer said, "We'll be even more crowded than we are now, but well have more computers and Internet access." Schondelmayer added that the Hastings library "has been identified as a candidate for the (grant) program." She said the ap­ plication is due Friday in Seattle, but a let­ ter of support is required from the local unit government, plus assurance that the local library's budget won't be reduced be­ cause of the grant See COMPUTERS continued page 19 The indus Incubator to On Monday, Hastings showed off Its I the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. aking _ f tDur of the facility w<*m sMry Elten Sheets (front row from left) who « .he GEO o* two men and a truck, ins Lin8ur oTFraobr, Trebilock. Daws and Foster, Tony Benavides of the Lansing City Council, Bob Trezise, Jr. Vice President of Economic Development of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, Steve Slater (back row) of Delta Township E.D.C., Karl Dorshlmer of Lansing E.D.C., Paul Roney Investment Attraction Director of the Lansing Regional Chamber ol Commerce. Fr^MgfflOsirMayor of Hastings and Joe Rahn Economic DrWopment Director of Hastings. Taking the tour but not pictured was State Rep. Vakte Garcia of DeWitt and Clinton counties. Compensation question: Should County board or citizens' panel set salaries? by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A question that Barry County Commis­ sioners have batted back and forth for more than a decade has reappeared again: Should the County Board set its own salaries and the pay and fringe benefits of other county non-judicial elected officials or have a citizens' commission continue to make those decisions? The County Board plans to vote soon, perhaps next month, on whether to for­ mally abolish the County Compensation Commission, which it created more than 15 yean ago. In the meantime, since many of the terms of citizens on the commission have expired, the Personnel Committee will hold a special meeting, tentatively set for the first week of April, to discuss elected officials' salaries. The issue has nothing to do with the quality of work past compensation com­ missions have done, but whether commis­ sioners should undertake the responsibility because they are directly accountable to voters. The issue surfaced Tuesday when Per­ sonnel Committee Chairman Rod Goebel told the County Board about the upcoming special committee meeting to discuss elected officials' compensation "The Compensation Commission has expired," Goebel told the board. Commissioner Robert Wenger responded that the County Board "should have voted on it instead of letting it die... It was a board decision to start that years ago. "It should be a policy of the whole board to do away with it. That is a concern to me," he said. "It's non-functional," Goebel said of the Compensation Commission. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said he did not want the County Board to vote on the issue last Tuesday because Com­ missioner Emmet Herrington had already left the meeting because of a county-related duty in a neighboring city. though Bailey is in favor of the Com­ pensation Commission and Herrington has wanted to eliminate it in the past, Bailey said, "In al) fairness, I think Commissioner Herrington needs to be here for that discus­ sion and vote." "I totally agree," Wenger said. "I don't want it (the Compensation Commission) to just die on the vine by us not acting." He said that would be "a chicken way out of it. "I think this board should stand up to the responsibility of saying yes or no," Wenger said. County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James said she believes the Compensation Commission should gather information and make the decision because "they are non­ biased." And Commissioner Jeff Macken­ zie noted that elected officials' salaries can't be changed during their term of office. Bailey noted that the board had said last year that the 2001 salaries should be deter­ mined before this May's deadline for filing to be a candidate for public office. That way prospective candidates for county posi­ tions would know in advance what their to­ tal compensation would be, if elected, he said. An attempt to abolish the County Com­ pensation Commission was defeated 5-3 in 1996 and Mackenzie reminded commis­ sioners that in January 1999 "there was a 4-4 tie on the motion not to fill any vacan­ cies on the Compensation Commission. See COMPENSATION cont. page 16 Rutland preparing to sell 11-acre site by Shelly Suber Staff Writer An 11-acre piece of township property across the street from Wal-Mart in Hast­ ings has attracted potential buyers and Rut­ land Charter Township could stand to col­ lect a large profit. But the first step in preparing to the sell the land, purchased by the township in 1989 for $45,000. will be to obtain a new appraisal. Though only discussion about rezoning township property was on the agenda for Monday night's special Township Board meeting. Supervisor Robert Edwards asked the board for a resolution to allow him to Under water “A-OK”... Students in the Super Saturday Program found themselves underwater in the Thomapple Kellogg High School pool last Saturday The day began with a slide show on Caribbean and Hawaiian reef fish by McFall Principal Bill Rich. Following the presentation students like Josh Wolter (giving the OK sign) had an opportunity to "Discover Scuba" in a program with instructors from Great Lakes Dive Locker. sell the property. "I think we should see what it's worth first," said Trustee Marlin Walters. During discussion, Edwards explained that the land originally was purchased from the Michigan Department of Transportation with a contractual stipulation that no de­ velopment could take place for 10 years. "We bought it originally for future growth, for profit for the township or casements for water and sewer service," said Edwards. "There is sewer to it now, it's in Uiat district We do have people interested." "There were several people after that land." said Trustee Russ Palmer. "We had priority on it and we were smart enough and intelligent enough to see it. It was a valuable piece of property." Walters moved to allow Edwards to pur­ sue the appraisal on that property and on a piece of township property in the R-E zone on Heath Road. He will then report back to the board. "Should we say in there (the motion) to sell it?" asked Palmer. "No, just »o see the value," said Walters. Edwards said the board could set the value after an appraisal is complete. He also explained that the sale process likely would involve the opening of bids in a closed meeting, then opening the meeting to the public to announce the desired bid and to vote. See RUTLAND continued page 3 �Page 2 - The Hasting* Bannei Thursday. March 30. 2000 Planning a garage sale? Tom Johnston remembered as friend, boss, family man and my personal life, Tom Johnston was probably the easiest person to talk with. He was willing to talk about anything, whether it be business, international af­ by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Hastings resident Thomas L. Johnston, who died of colon cancer last Friday at the age of 80. was an excellent husband and fa­ ther. according to his son Tom. was "one of the finest gentlemen I’ve ever had the privilege of meeting," according to Steve Reid of Love, Inc. and "exemplified what a person in his position should be.” accord­ ing to Fred Jacobs of J-Ad Graphics. "He's going to be missed by a lot of fairs. or community affairs. He could have been a nitntor for anybody." Johnston was also very active in the Presbyterian community. "He left a Chris­ tian side of us we’ll never forget," Tom said of himself and his seven siblings. Johnston is survived by five sons, three daughters, 21 grandchildren, six great­ grandchildren, and his wife, Ruth. Tom recalled the first Sunday his father attended the local Presbyterian Church after coming to Hastings. Johnston asked when the adult Sunday School class was going to be held. Tom said, was told there was no such class. "He announced the next Sunday that there would be one and he would be the teacher," Tom said. "He knew the Bible in­ side out and he lived it. He was the first person there to comfort somebody when there was illness or a death in the family. Dad would go buy groceries every week for a guy who lived by himtelf. He was al­ ways there to help." According to Reid, "Many times we can call ourselves a Christian, but Tom really lived the example." At the funeral, held Monday in Hastings, former employees talked about "what a good man" Johnston was. Tom said. "When he came to Bliss he had a real honest concern for the employees and the company," Jacobs said. "I think he always had the company's and employees' best in­ terests at heart." Tom said his dad was a good father. In New Castle, Pa., where Johnston lived with his wife and eight children before moving to Hastings, Tom recalled that "I had friends with every last name you could think of. Never once did I hear a prejudiced word from him. Never once was I not al­ lowed to hang out with someone because people," Tom said. Johnston was general manager of both the Hastings and Salem, Ohio, divisions of E.W. Bliss, held several positions at Hast­ ings Manufacturing Co., and retired as president of Douglas Corp., a subsidiary of Hastings Manufacturing Co. in Tekonsha. He also consulted with Hastings Fiberglass Co. "He was a wonderful friend and a great community leader,” Tom said. Jacobs said that he was "the kind of guy who wanted to be involved in the community. He wanted to meet as many people as possible." Johnston served as president of the Hast­ ings Area Chamber of Commerce in 1969 and co-chaired the Bristol Inn Committee to raise funds for Charlton Park. He was also a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge, a member of the Scottish Rite Consistry, and a member of the Hastings Rotary. He was active in the Boy Scouts Council, the Hastings YMCA, and Youth Council, and participated in many barber­ shop qUGMB. "He was a special friend to Love. Inc. and many people here in Barry County.' Reid said "He was never a joiner for personal rea­ sons." Jacobs said. "It’s hard to find a per­ son who cares about people not because of a special interest or a personal issue, but because he likes people. He had an honest interest in human beings. Of all the people I've ever known in my years in business of their religion or nationality." Johnston was self-educated and never ob­ tained a formal college education, Tom said, but all eight children attended college and most have their degrees. Johnston was born and raised in New Castle. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War 11 as a first class petty officer, and was active in the South Pacific cam­ paign and the liberation of the Philippines. He studied mechanical engineering and worked his way up the ranks at a company in Pennsylvania before moving to Hastings with the three children who remained at home at the time, Robert Johnston of Hol­ land, Jennifer Schroeder of Holland and Rebecc? P.irker of Hastings. Two other chil­ dren. John Johnston of Hastings and William Johnstcn of Warren, came to Michigan after college and the service, while three children remained in Pennsyl­ vania, including Tom, Evelyn Koprivnikar and James Johnston. Tom said his fathei ’iked to spin stories, some about his childhood in New Castle. One time his father and some of his father's friends decided to teach a new kid in town a lesson, Tom said. The kid was a smart aleck, so Johnston and his friends arranged for a cemetery caretaker to lay on an empty shelf of a mausoleum. Then the boys dared each other and the new kid to go into the mausoleum. When the new kid went in­ side, the caretaker reached out and grabbed him on the shoulder and said, "What are you doing in here?" After that, Tom said, “the new kid wasn't smart alecky any more." After the funeral in Hastings, Johnston was brought to Pennsylvania for burial in the Neshannock Cemetery in New Wilmington, where Johnston's parents are buried. A funeral service is being held today (Thursday) in Pennsylvania prior to burial. Plan to advertise in the Reminder on Tuesday and the Banner on Thursday and DOUBLE your coverage. Call us at 945-9554. Tom Johnston sarr’s > . News Briefs: Former syrup queens sought To make the 60th anniversary cele­ bration of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival extra special this year, the community is inviting all former Maple Syrup queens, honored citizens and syrup association presidents to take part in this year’s grand parade event The parade will be held Saturday, April 29. A luncheon prior to the pa­ rade will be provided. Russ and Bonnie Laverty are asking people to call them if they have the ad­ dress or phone number of any of the people who have been queens, honored citizens or association presidents. For more details, call the Lavertys at (517)726-1115. Test Drive Any Truck We Will Pay For Your Gas To Lowell Diesel. 100.000 power stroke Diesel. 100.000 power stroke *32,888 *28,988 Diesei. 2100 miles, captains, power everything, alloys. 100,000 32,988 Fm, «'• 4VPJ set for April 15 A beginning genealogy class will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 15, at the Family History Center at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 600 Airport Road, Hastings. Participants can learn how to find information on microfiche and practice on their own names. The first 15 people to call will be allowed into the class. To sign up, call 948-2104 and leave a name, message and phone number. For more information, call Diana Soirees at 945-2314 or 945-4915 or Debbie Bailey at 945-9188. 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Cast includes Kyle Curtiss of Hastings, Terry Dennison, Linda Fuhr. Shirlee Holston, Angie Greenfield, Georgia Lindroth, Rosemary Anger, Peggy Hemerling. Todd Willard, Doug Acker, Steve Vipond, Katie Cook, John Shull, Michael Terpening and Lisa Wiltrout, all of Hastings; Kimberly Knoll and Carol Satterly of Nashville; Denise Vickers of Middleville; and Kat Maher of Delton. The set crew is made up of Dale Svihl of Hastings and Doug Newton of Lake Odessa. Costumes and make­ up are being handled by Karen Morgan and Lois McIntyre of Hastings and Nina Newton of Lake Odessa. Beth Lepak of Hastings is in charge of props; Josh Dickenson, sound/lights; and Dave McIntyre, publicity. Music director of the production is Forest Evans of Hastings; choreographer is Kimberly Knoll of Nashville; technical director is Rich Bowman of Grand Rapids; and producer is Norma Jean Acker of Hastings. Tickets for "Anything Goes" will be available at the door on the night of each performance and in advance at the Jefferson Street Gallery in Hastings. Library to host kids' art exhibits Gurin, the next three month., an enthusiasts will have many reasons to visit Hastings Public Library. Currently on display through April 10 are hand-crafted "Little House on the Prairie" projects made by Alice Gergen's fifth grade class. Finely detailed log houses and farm scenes re­ flect the talents of these students. On April 11. the Kalamazoo Institute of Ans, along with the Barry Intermediate School District, presents their unique traveling exhibit, "Under the Canopy: An Artist's View of die Rainforest.- What is it like to experience a rainforest firsthand? The exhibit includes a chance to discover this fascinating environment through artist Tim Callahan's eyes in an exhibit based on his trips to Guatemsla and down the Amazon River. Hastings area students' artwork will be added April 27 through May 11. From May 11 to May 27, will be a first-time display of Hastings area artists. Visitors to the library will be able to view all forms of media in das display. Lenten lunch series continues through April 13 at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. Lunch (free-will donation) in the St Rose Church hall (lower level), will be followed by a prayer service at 12:30 pjn. in the church sanctuary. The series offers an opportunity for informal fellowship and worship with area Christians from various denomi­ nations. A different speaker is featured each week. "The Lenten Challenge of Paul and Luke" is this year's theme. Sister Betsy Meagher, who Is affiliated with the Spirituality Programs at Nazareth Center in Kalamazoo, will speak Thursday, March 30. "To know Christ and the power of his resurrection," (Philippians 3: 8­ 14), is Meagher's topic. Everyone is welcome to attend the weekly series. Father Chuck Fischer, pastor of St. Rose, is the worship leader of the series. 'Great Decisions' series starts soon The Hastings branch of the American Association of University Women again will join the Kellogg Community College Institute for Learning in Retirement in offering an eight-week "Great Decisions" course, beginning Monday. April 10. Ail members of the ILR or AAUW are eligible to sign up. The course will take place at the Fehsenfeld Center, Kellogg Community College campus, from noon to 2:30 p.m. Mondays. Included will be a sack lunch social time and a half-hour film of the Georgetown University discussion on the day's topic. Members will discuss questions on each chapter of the briefing book and send in an opinion ballot to be compiled and presented to the president and Congress in June. "Great Decision" discussion groups all over the country will presu.it their views on the opinion ballot. Topics for this year's series are: "Defining U.S. Interests in the World," "Report Card on Russia." The Military's Role in U.S. Foreign Policy," "Indonesia in Aftershock," "Middle East Realignments," The Euro's Challenge to the U.S. Dollar," "Africa’s Place in the World" and "Defining Humanitarian Intervention." For more information about the "Great Decisions" group being formed locally, call Teresa Durham at KCC, 948-9500, extension 2642. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 30. 2000 - Page 3 SE students visit history during Special Person’s Day A second-grader does the twist during • presentation on the 1960s. Hippies and music were all part ot the '60s decade presented by second graders. Moms, dads, and other special persons of students at Southeastern Elementary got to enjoy a presentation by the students during Special Persons Day Tuesday Above, third-graders totd the story of The Sneeches" by Dr. Seuss. No drain code changes expected Barry County b| Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The proposal to revise the state's drain code does not have any dramatic changes that will drastically impact Barry County. Drain Commissioner Fhomas Doyle said this week. The proposed revisions arc before the Michigan Legislature and Doyle told the County Board of Commissioners that he expects Gov. John Engler will sign the re­ vised code into law sometime this year. Af­ ter that happens, Doyle said he will present a summary to commissioners concerning vwhat the local impact will be. ^Second-graders presented highlights of the 1960s. including singing -Yellow Submanne' by the Beatles RUTLAND Continued from page 1 The board also agreed to ask the town­ ship’s Planning and Zoning Commission to consider rezoning the M-37/M-43 11acre parcel from C-! to C-3 to allow for greater site plan control. "It makes the property more valuable and to control development." said Edwards. Edwards explained later that though site plans are provided to township officials in C-l and C-2 commercial zones, a C-3 zone requires township approval of the site plan. "It gives us more involvement in the de­ velopment." he said. Fourth-graders highlighted the Roaring 20s with a special dance. The last stale drain code revision was in 1956, but it has been amended many times. "The changes have come from develop­ mental pressure," Doyle said. "There are some things that will be dif­ ferent <in the revised code). There will be more public review, more public comment time, a lot of little detail changes and I think it’s a litti*. more environmentally friendly...but basically, it’s set up the same way...There will be some changes in the way we work. "Generally, it's a document that has stood the test of time...I think one of the reasons it stands the lest of time is because our drains are infrastructure. They are not exactly alike, but they are similar to our road system and impact certain parts of our county more than other parts. In the prime farmland areas, drains are very, very impor­ tant and they need to be maintained just like a road system.** Doyle said. One of his goals this year is to review the County Subdivision Drainage Rules that developers have to follow regarding stormwater provisions. "This hasn't been reviewed in quite awhile and needs to be...updated," Doyle said. "Some of the things that we'll be ad­ dressing is to take a good look at our wa­ tershed protection provisions. In other words, the ability to move water out of plats that's been cleaned; moving clean wa­ ter as opposed to just moving water. We want to look at the rules to verify that we're pretty much in line with what's envi­ ronmentally accepted today and what the other counties are doing. "In addition, we want to review those procedures to determine how we can bring the site condominiums more under those rules. They are a separate legal entity...separate from plats, but we do want to bring them under these rules to whatever extent we can. "Historically, drain commissioners have moved waler and I think our challenge now is to move clean water from our plats and drains and down in the watersheds," Doyle said. Currently, there are about 200 separate drains in the county, primarily in prime farmland areas. "Other smaller drains serve localized drainage needs in otherwise well drained ar­ eas," Doyle said in his report. Nine lakes in the county have court-or­ dered lake levels controlled by dams or other lake level control structures. These lake level districts help to control flooding and enhance recreational use of the lakes," he said. "Stormwater drainage for residential de­ velopments account for the majority of the new drain districts. Stormwater drains arc designed to clean (remove sediments and pollutants) as stormwater moves to county drains and natural waterways," Doyle said. Doyle said he hopes to include more re­ views of subdivisions and plats with dedi­ cated drain districts this year and to do more work on dams and lake level structures, in addition to the usual drain maintenance and See DRAIN, continued page 16 �Page 4 The Hastings Banner Thursday. March 30, 2000 LETTERS from our readers... Adopter beware at the Barry County Animal Shelter Dear editor: This letter is to advise the citizens of Bar­ ry County about a recent distressing situa­ tion that occurred when I attempted to adopt an animal from the animal shelter. I went to the shelter Wednesday, March 15. to look at a three-year-old black lab that was there for adoption. When I wanted to let the dog out of the cage, they were hesi­ tant to do so. Once I got the dog out, 1 noticed that she was limping on one of her front legs, it did not seem to affect het much, so I thought that maybe she had elbow dysplasia or possibly arthritis. Either way, I felt that this animal deserved a home, so I went ahead and signed the papers to adopt her. The long and short of the matter, is that after getting her to my veterinarian Friday, March 17, he discovered that the dog had terminal bone cancer. He informed me that the dog would be totally disabled before summer and that the dog was not an adoptablc animal. I called the animal shelter and was told that “this situation had never hap­ pened before" and she would have my vet­ erinarian called. I informed this woman that I was willing to let them have my adoption fee and license fee as a donation and that they could work out with the vet what to do with the dog since it was not adoptablc. When I stopped by my vets office, he told me that he had talked to the shelter’s senior officer and she told him that since I signed the adoption papers, "the dog was my prob­ lem." I went ahead and had the dog eutha­ nized due to the grim prognosis from my said that I would be able to adopt another animal for free, in lieu of their refunding my $15 adoption fee! Who is to say that I would not get another animal with some incurable disease? Ford also said that he is not an elected servant and that he is only authorized to conduct business as set forth by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. He said that they do not authorize any refunds on adoptions. I feel that this is totally wrong. Animals should be screened for adoptabili­ veterinarian. The shelter officer may have said that this dog was my problem, but I have a problem with their attitude. I feel that I should be refunded the $5 license fee. $15 adoption fee, $15 for the euthanasia and $30 for the burial, which is a total of $65. What it comes down to is that the dog was not adoptable. It had an incurable disease and never should have been put up for adoption. 1 spoke Thursday, March 23, with Under­ sheriff Don Ford, and all that they are will­ ing to do, is refund the $5 license fee. He ty BPW supports affirmative action To the editor: Barbara Henton, past state president of the Michigan Federation of Business and Professional Women and member of Mid­ land BPW, presented a program recently on affirmative action. She currently holds the position as state legislature chair and national issues man­ agement chair. Affirmative action has a dramatic affect on workplace equity, one of the majority themes of BPW nationwide. Nationally there has been a move to do away with affirmative action Slates such as California and Washington and most recently Florida have been targeted. Michigan is on the list of states to be introduced to this informa­ tion. It is a major concern of Michigan BPW and other women and minority orga­ nizations to fight and educate citizens against this movement. Many may ask what is affirmative action? Il was introduced as a tool to pro­ vide equal access and equal opportunity for qualified individuals to contribute. Il is a law. it is necessary and it works when used Buying a gun not that simple appropriately. Affirmative action is needed to create a level playing field for qualified women, people of color and people with disabilities. Affirmative action is not quo­ tas, set asides or programs that allow unqualified people to receive preferential treatment. Finally, it is not a program to benefit only people of color. The goal of affirmative action is to give every candidate a chance to compete. Women would be drastically affected by this if affirmative were to be done away with. Many know that women continue to earn 74 cents for every dollar carried by a man that the gap is larger for women of col­ or, that women hold less than 5 percent of upper management positions and that the glass ceiling really docs exist. Affirmative action has a very positive effect on businesses, offering diversity, pos­ itive growth and enhanced performance. Affirmative action is fair, it supports equal­ ity and equal access and puts value on diversity. It also is about inclusion, gender as well as race, creating equal opportunity. What can we do to fight against the anti­ affirmative action movement? Be educated, don’t be swayed by deceptive language, look at the big picture and understand the consequences of such. * ‘ Campaign finance reform not “shallow” To the editor: Allow me to commend the Banner for printing the record of political fund-raising engaged in by our own Rep. Terry Geiger. When campaign finance reporting laws were passed. i» was to bring this informa­ tion to the public to assist them in making informed decisions at the ballot box. The hope was that publications such as the Hastings Banner would keep their readers informed as to where their elected officials obtained and spent money. Reports arc required at the start of each year and before and after primary and general elections in election years. Campaign finance reporting is hardly a shallow issue, but a critical one. I, for one. hope that the Banner will expand its cover­ age to encompass all local and legislative contests. Might I also disagree with Tim Tramp’s letter on this subject. The article in no way constitutes an “attack" on Mr. Geiger. And. while I am at it, allow me to clear up a cou­ ple of other errors in Mr. Tramp’s letter. It is not true that Geiger was so respected that he was appointed chairman of the Appro­ priations Committee when he first came to the House. As a matter of fact it was only January of last year that Geiger first became chair the committee. And as for the horror of term limits, Geiger campaigned for term limits. When he did he spoke glowingly of a legislator “spending six years in Lansing and then coming home to live under the laws he passed." Terry also assured us that another asset of term limits was that a legislator in the final term would be freed from raising He asked me who would pay for this and 1 feel that this should be paid for out of their operating budget. Now, I am not saying that every animal should be screened, but cer­ tainly those that appear to have something wrong with them. It is unfair to the animals at the shelter and to the potential adoptive families not to do this. I incurred an expense of $160 and ended up with no dog. I am more than willing to absorb the $95 charge from the vet to check the dog out, but the remaining $65 should be the responsibility of the county. As I explained to Undersheriff Ford, when you buy a used car, if you get it checked out by a mechanic, you incur this expense whether you purchase the car or not. This is why 1 have no problem with the $95 charge. I could have brought the dog back to the shelter, since there is no charge for giving up animals, and let them dispose of the dog, but this would not have been fair to the dog. She was living, breathing creature and deserved humane treatment. This is the rea­ son why I proceeded with the euthanasia. Mr. Ford made it very clear that he will not (or should I say cannot) do anything other than refund my license fee. I want to let the people of Barry County know that if you adopt an animal from the shelter, it is adopter beware! This was the second animal in three years that 1 adopted from there and will certainly be the last! The only good outcome of this situation is that 1 adopted a wonderful black lab mix from someone who operates as animal res­ cue. This dog came to me all checked out and updated on all of her shots. I strongly money. In both cases, Mr. Geiger’s actions belie his words. He does not seem to want to come back to Barry County, but to stay in Lansing for the foreseeable future. And, when it cornea to raising PAC and special interest money, Geiger is nearing world class. For example, in the last of his term limit­ encourage anyone interested in adopting an animal to search out an animal rescue and stay away from the shelter! They obviously don’t care enough about the animals there even less about the people w-ho try to give these animals a home. Peg Bradford* . To the editor: 1 feel compelled to respond to the norion that you can buy a gun in minutes. This simply is not true. For the last 45 years, the cost of guns I have purchased, the qualifications, the paper work, mere running from state department to state department, finger printing, etc., is fairly close to the price of the gun I purchased. The Brady Bill is just TV news media hype. It’s a political bunch of rhetoric. What happened to the Brady Bill? Who cares? 1 hope and pray that we’ll never have a deadly situation, but I’m not naive either. It happens. The people at the 911 emergency service arc a good outfit, however, they don’t have a magic wand. If my family needs help, it might be 30 minutes or more. In the meantime, I ask the question: "Who is responsible for their well being?" I'm here to tell you that I am. We don’t need trigger locks or care bow many bullets the gun bolds. I just hope it’s enough. A trigger lock didn't protect Lisbon, Ohio, did it? Alpha Lewis, A proud gun owner. Middleville HastingsBaNNER Dri'oted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 PutMished by...Hostings Bmmmt, Inc. A Ownon of J-M Graph®* me 1351 N.M-43 Hwy Hasting* M 49058-0602 (CIO) 945-»54 • NEWSROOM • David TMjung (Easor) Etame Gdbert (Assistant Edaor) ShetySutaer Helen Mudry Patna* Johns Mary McDonough James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CiMsrfmd *us accepted Monday through Fnday8am to530pn>. SaturdayB30am -Noon Scott Ommen Jonathan Jacobs Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year tn adjoining coUnties $29 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Bc«B Hastings Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Mt 49058 The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they wiN be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of ‘cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published । or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be. limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly a typed, double-spaced. ed years, 1999, Geiger raised more than $34,5(X) for the Committee to Elect Geiger State Representative. This, even though he cannot again run for Slate Representative. And, of this $34.5(10, less than $500 was contributed by individuals in Geiger’s 87th District, that is by people who can vote for him. About $34,000 was from special inter­ ests and PACs. Fewer than 1 percent of the money was raised locally. Added to the some $26,000 left over from his final cam­ paign for State Representative, after expenses, Geiger had over $52,000 in this account at year’s end. Geiger’s other account raised another $64,900 during the same 1999 fund-raising year. This other account is the Committee to Elect Terry Geiger Stale Senator, 23rd District. The second committee, the Senate Com­ mittee received $62,000 in special interest, outsiders and PAC money and a paltry, $4,300 in within district contributions or a total of 6 1/2 percent. There is no need to go into detail about just whose money it ia. The Banner reported most of the names. Add the two committee balances together and there is a whale of a pile of dough. Oh, and where does Terry Geiger spend the money? Printers, caterers, office sup­ plies and giveaways... not in his district cither. Aside from the money paid for a fund-raising golf outing, the bulk of the money was spent far away from Barry County. The exceptions are contributions to the Barry County Republican Party, (who has not filed a yearly Campaign Statement, contrary Io law, since 1996) and Chamber of Commerce dues. It is clear, from everyone from Senator John McCain to Common Cause, that cam­ paign finance reform is needed on all lev­ els. Terry Geiger calls it a “shallow issue.” Thousands of people across Michigan and America think he is wrong. Robert Dwyer, Hastings UA Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Lavin, Democrat, RussetUpenate Office Building, Washington D.C. 205®, phone (202) 224-6221. Ariel office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal BuMng, Room 134, Grand RapidWWich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeia, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope. Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon EMera, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451 -8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hawing. Banner - Thursday March X. 2000 - Page 5 LE I I ERS.. .from our readers Circus was a disappointment April 10 is deadline for filing for school board election To the editor: For people who want to have a say in how their schools are run. Monday, Apnl 10, is a key date for local politics across Michigan. That's the day citizens interested in a seat on their local school board must file their intent to run. Each year, more than 1,000 citizens do just that, challenging incumbents and vying for open positions. Some 500 to 600 new school trustees will be elected Nominating petitions and affidavits of Pot reform advocates to speak at First Friday Advocates of reforming marijuana laws in Michigan will handle the next First Fri­ day forum at noon April 7 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jeffer­ son streets in Hastings. Gregory Schmid, a criminal defense at­ torney from Saginaw, will be the primary speaker and there will be an appearance by an area representative from the National Organization to Reform Marijuana Laws (NORML). Coordinating the program lo­ cally is Larry (Bonner) Lippert. Much of the focus of the discussion will be on a petition drive on behalf of the Per­ sonal Responsibility Amendment 2000, which would legalize possession of no more than three ounces of pot. The petition drive started on Jan. IS with about 1,500 volunteers. A total of 302,711 signatures will be needed by July 10 to get the ques­ tion on the November general election bal­ lot. where the state s voters would decide the issue. Schmid, who drafted the proposed amendment to the Michigan Constitution, said he feels confident that it will be ap­ proved. noting that questions about decrim­ inalization and medical marijuana have been approved in other states, recently, in­ cluding California, Maine, Oregon and Ari­ identity must be filed by 4 p.m. Apnl 10 with the secretary of the board «n the school district’s main office. Petitions may be picked up from the same office. This year, elections for local school boards in some 560 communities will be held on June 12. To be eligible, a person must be: • A registered voter in the school distnet where he or she is a candidate. • At least 18 years of age. • A U.S. citizen. • A Michigan resident for ai least 30 days. • A residr.it of the district for at least 30 days prior to the June 12 school board elec­ tion. And like all other candidates for elected office, school board candidates must follow the rules set forth in Michigan's Campaign Finance Act. Other election laws also apply, as noted in the annual “Candidates Guide to 2000 School Board Elections." Volunteers who circulate petitions for a candidate must be registered voters in Michigan. For intermediate school districts electing board members by popular vote. Apnl 10 is also the filing deadline for June 12 elections. - Michigan Association of School Boards There is no free carpet shampoo To the editor: I thought I could catch a scam when I saw one. but this one got me and several people I know in the Hastings area. I received a phone call, and was told that I was selected to receive a free carpet sham­ pooing. This was free because 1 had answered si**vcy questions over the phone some time back. This gentleman spent two hours in my home showing me his very well known vacuum system. Halfway into the carpel shampoo demo, this gentleman sat me down for the money details. When 1 said 1 did not want to buy the vacuum, he imme­ diately packed up and left with half the job done. When 1 asked if he was going to fin- ish the job, he said he had finished. This is a very dishonest practice. The last thing I would do is buy a product from someone who lied to get into my home. Why would anyone trust a company who practices such dishonesty? As I have heard over and over. “You don’t get anything for free” and “If it sounds loo good to be true, it probably is." If this is such a good product, why do they have to lie to get into your home? If you get a call like » did, don't move all your furniture in anticipation of getting a professional carpet cleaning. The joke will To the editor: I was excited for the opportunity to take my three grandchildren to the circus last week at the Barry Expo Center last week. It was a big disappointment. Many of the attendees had to sit on the floor because of a lack of bleacher seats. The usual trapeze acts were not there, the animals you would expect at the circus weren't there (no lions, no elephants, no tigers, no trained dogs). The only animals present were two snakes, a rabbit, a bird, a mule and three chimpanzees. I must say that the chimpanzees were the only things that salvaged the experience for my family. This circus was not the quality entertainment that residents in Hastings and Barry County have come to expect. I would hope that in the future the officials who book these types of events would consider the quality and reputation of the group before actual scheduling. be on you. Donna Gibson, Hastings Brenda Walker, Hastings NEXTEL with activation until March 31, 2000 zona. But unlike medical marijuana referen­ dums. this one will be about personal use and possession by adults over 21 years of age. It would allow for growing a maxi­ mum of three mature plants and three de­ veloping seedlings. Use or possession by minors under 21, without a signed recom­ mendation from a physician, would be strictly prohibited, just as it is for alcohol. Lippert said the pot law reform campaign is focused on ridding the prisons of non-vi­ olent offenders who have no business being put away. .» VALUE DAYS MOTOROLA "Billions of dollars are being spent each year to put people in prisons for non-vio­ lent. non-victim crimes." he said. "What is wrong with feeling good? We drink coffee because of the caffeine. We take medicines that often have bad side effects. We take mood altering drugs that often lead to de­ pendence. alcohol and tobacco, which serve no purpose other than they make millions of dollars for manufacturers and the gov­ ernment." The petitioners say they want to limit pot to a personal rather than commercial use. On the "High t’mes" web site on the In­ ternet. Schmid was quoted as saying, "Growing marijuana in your house for per­ sonal use is no more commercial than growing rosemary in your house for soup. It's not interstate commerce." Schmid also expressed frustration about slate lawmakers’ refusal to seriously con­ sider constituents' requests for reform of D oZ I ACTUAL SIZE ACTUAL SIZE /50(W SlWplus' marijuana laws. "We've asked politely all these years, bu. now we don't ask," be said. "We demand the marijuana laws be changed." The forum, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the First Friday every month. Members of the public are welcome and may bring their own lunches. Tea and coffee will be pro­ /1000/&r FEATURING_____________ NEXTEL vided by the Democrats. How business gets done*** Meadowstone ribbon cutting set for Saturday The public is being invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon Saturday. April 1 to dedicate Barfield Drive to the city of Hastings. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell will be on hand for the event and other city and county officials have been invited. Saturday also is the grand opening of the second phase of Meadowstone, a mobile home park with offices at 840 Barfield Drive in Hastings. The grand opening is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A drawing will be held for door prizes. The TeleCom Liaison 140 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 (downtown Hastings, next to Richie's) 616/945-8704 CCcpynrfit 2000 Nextai Communcatons. Inc AS nghts reserved Nertai. tw Nextet logo. Nartal Dract Connect and How Business Gets Dona are registered trademarks and/or service marks ol Nexiei Ccmmurvcabon. inc Motorola IDEN, >500ptus. i700p*us and ilOOUpkn ate trademarks and/or registered trademarks ol Motorola. Inc. �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 30, 2000 Thomas L. Johnston |Darwin H. King| HASTINGS - Mr. Dirwin H. King, Shakespeare presented Students from Hastings Middle School enjoyed a taste of playwright William Shikespeare Tuesday at Central Auditorium. Actors from Boarshead Theater in Lansing (above) presented a series of vignettes called -Shakespeare's Clowns.* The presentation was sponsored by the middle school student council and was funded with a mini-grant from the Youth Advisory Council. age 65, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2000 at Hayes-Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte. Visitation will be held on Thursday. March 30, 2000 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Wren Funeral Home. Funeral Services for Mr. King will be held on Friday, March 31. 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at the Hastings First Baptist Church. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. William M. Bachman ILLINOIS - Mr William M. Bachman, age 83, of Springfield, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 29, 2000. He was bom on June 9. 1916 in Grand Rapids, the son of Louis & Ida May Bachman. Mr. Bachman graduated from Hastings SPRINGFIELD. ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... Pt.EASANTMEW FAMILY CHURCH COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, [fowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-302l church phone 9273 S Bedford Rd. Dewing Pastor DeAnn DuMk Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 43 am Traditional. 1015 am Sun- Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 943-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 am. Sunday School. 10:45 a m. Morning Wonhip; 5:30 p.m. Kid* quizzing; 6.00 p.m Evening celebration for all Tucs- School 1100 am Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Bible Junior church Youth group. ThunST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jcfferann Fadwr Charles Fischer. Pastor p m For more information call lhe church office Saturday Mass ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Steuntey JXMlSpm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF COO 1674 Wcm State Road. Huttings, Morning Worship THORN APPLE VALLEY CHURCH GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar- 239 E North St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton, Pastor Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. March 26 - 8D0 A 1045 a.m Wbrahip. 9 30 a.m Sunday School (all ages). 6 00 pm. Middle School and High School Youth Thursday. 948-2549 Sunday Service Tunes m Tuesday prayer and share time Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadwav. Hasimgi- Ml 49058 Pastor HidMndMF t Phone 367-4061 tormaiKMi call lhe church office Saturday Evening 6.30 p.m. Mich James A Campbell. Pastor for nil ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bibl. study Wednesday. 9:00 am . Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9:30a.m.Catech l.8 00pjn NA Monday. March 27 - 7 00 p m. SS Wednesday. March 22 - 10 00 GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Ftnaerfr the HtUiip Gruet Brethr^u Ctunrhh 600 Powell 9 30 bj p m Ybmh Fellowship (Gr 6-12); 8pm Wamon (Gr. K-5<h), (Serv- HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church 9224 Sunday Services 9:45 i - Monuag Worthy. 600 p.m (child care provided) Education Rochelle Kreyhes. DiST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Sharing Your Faith - “Ybu Are Wel­ coming" Church Phone. 948­ 2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2415 McC ann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49051 St Matthias Church, a coo prayer Sundays 11 00 am March 15. 22, 29 and Apnl 5. 12 Worship Sendees - 8 a m. and 10 QUIMBY UNITED METHOD ST CHURCH (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 Wkzrship Service; 6 00 pm. Evening Service. 1O0 p.m. Sr. High Youth Wednesday Family High Ybuth. Prayer and Bible Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies BiNc Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 Nonh Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services I MM) a m Morning Worship Ser- HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor Dmw? Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 266? Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship 11 am. Meeting at Maple Shiley High School Past ▼ Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Time before the service Nuncry. children* ministry, youth group, adult small WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH Hernng termed m a free Home Bible BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Cedar Creek Rd. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5343 Sunday School at 10 00 a m.. Worship Evening Services 6 pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m Peter Wackcrman, Pastor Phone 945- will, Genests and In Hts Steps - are taught for adults 10.30 a.m. - Cof­ fee Fellowship Radio Broadcast toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Each Wedneday through Lent (with the exception of Holy Week) We will be serving a light Leiwen Dinner (free-will offering) Fol­ lowed by a different program each week 6 00 p m.. Fellowship Hall April is Religion in American Life Month Apnl 2nd - Daylight Sav- FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broodwav. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Kelier. Pastor Deborah E Sisaon. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Thursday. March 30 12:00 noon Lenten Luncheon and Pratse Team Friday. March 31 6 00 p.m Menders Dinner and am Traditional Worship Service. 9 20 am Childrens Worship. 10-00 a m. Coffee Hour - In the This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLLXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings vkc. 11 50 a m . Children* Wor­ ship The 9 ' Z nice is broadcast Ser ice is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery is provided during both service Monday. April 3 - 9 00 Staff meets for prayer and planning Tuesday. Apnl 4 - 6 15 a m Men's Bible Study at YMCA Office. 9 30 am Lydia Circle. Church Lounge Wednesday. Apnl 5 - 9 30 a m MarthaMary Circle. I 30 p m Cir­ cle «3. I 30 p.m Circle 44. 6 00 NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS pm THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER BOSLEY PHARMACY HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. "70 Cook Rd Hastings. Michigan 26,2000 at Battle Creek Health System. Barb's life began on March 23, 1942 in West Virginia, the daughter of Russell and Kerygama Bible Study - Rcheanal. 7 30 p m Hannah Cir­ cle (»5). 7 30 pm Ruth Circle (■6) Square Dancing together. Mrs. Dyer is survived by a daughter. Susan (Robert) Spencer; two sons. James L. (Patricia) Dyer of Howell, and Michael J. (Mary) Dyer of Mattawan; eight grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren; sister, Patricia (Ray) Sudeikis of Gobles; and many nieces and nephews. Interment was Monday. March 27. 2000 al Hill Cemetery in Lawrence. Memorials may be made to Rose Arbor. Arrangmenls were made by the SIG Belzler and Thompson Funeral Home in Paw Paw. Warren Byron Soules LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Warren Byron Soules, age 81. of Lake Odessa, beloved husoand, father and grandfather, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday evening, March 22, 2000. surrounded by his loving family at home. Warren had retired after 29 years of service al Keeler Brass and enjoyed golfing, bowling, and his trips to Northern Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents. Byron and Nellie Cross Soules; and his daughter, Charlene. Warren was a loving family man who always put his family first. He is survived by Olive, his wife of 63 years; his daughters. Elmema 'Men* Hager and Margy (Dave) Makley; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; his sisters. Catherine (Lee) Kilpatrick and Jean (Marshall) Pollack; his brother. Austin (Lola) Soules; several special nieces and nephews; and many loving friends. Bertha Elkins When she was 13 she came with her family to Orangeville Township where she Funeral Services for Mr. Exiles were held on Saturday. March 25. 2000 at Koops Funeral Chapel. Pastor George lived for many years. Barb lived in the Detroit area from 1960 to 19$3 when she returned to the area and Specs officiated. Burial was in Dimondale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kilpatrick United Brethren in Christ Church or Barry County Hospice. visiting parks. Barb was a member of the Church of God in Hastings. She loved her children and her family was important in her life. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son. James A. Rogers; a sister. Phyllis Buell; two brothers. Russell Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa Judith M. DeLeeuw MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Judith M. Rogers; sisters and brothers. Ruth Money. Charles Elkins. Robert Elkins. Jackie Blankenship, Jerry Elkins. Jim Elkins. Kenneth Elkins. Danny Elkins. David Elkins, Ricky Elkins and Johnny Elkins; DeLeeuw. age 60. of Middleville, passed sway Wednesday. March 22. 2000 at Spectrum Health-Downtown Campus. She was born on September 7, 1939 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Harry J. and Thelma M. (Duran) Vis. She was raised in Grand Rapids, and attended Creston High School, graduating in 1957. She married John R. DeLeeuw on March 24. 1967. Mrs. DeLeeuw was employed by the seven grandchildren; two step­ grandchildren; two step-great grandchildren; Viking Corporation in Hastings as an accountant. She was a trouble shooter and and many nieces cad nephews. A Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Anders was held on Wednesday, March 29, organizer. Judith was s homemaker, she enjoyed watching and feeding lhe birds, loved flower gardening, reading mysteries, and had a large collection of frogs. She especially enjoyed the pontoon boat rides around lhe lake and lhe beauty of Barlow Elkins, Jr., and Roger Elkins. Barb is survived by her husband, William D. Anders; her children. Jeffrey R. Rogers. Joel W. Rogers, Jeannie Ann Rogers. Joseph M. Rogers and Jeremy R. Rogers; her former husband. Gerald 2000 at Pentecostal Church of Orangeville. Mike Risner and Rich Sheldon lead the service. Burial was in the family plot at Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville. Please share a memory of Barb with lhe family online at www.nhng.com. Arrangements were made by the Rupert. Durham. Marshall & Grcn Funeral Home. Plainwell Chapel. School for all ages beginning with ovct WBCH -vM 1220 The II 20 Bible 7 00 p m s 1 sewing, shopping, taking car rides and Wheelchair accessible a m . Church Service 10-30 a.m.; Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High L mc over WBCH-AM 1220 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 .Barbara H. Anders lived near Hastings for the last 10 years. She enjoyed selling Tupperware and being a homemaker and liked knitting, 1928 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings P*s- San Diego. California, Elizabeth Bachman of Seattle, Washington; three great grandchildren; and sister, Jacquelyn Bachman of Hastings. Mr. Bachman's ashes were interned at the Cathedral Church of St Paul Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois on Saturday, March 18, 2000. phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all horn call 948-9437 Het (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector F William \bctberg. Minister of Mu­ sk SPECIAL LENTE* PHO­ GRAMS. Lenten Soup Dinners, engineer. He was a life l:ember of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Billie (John) Littlemer of Toledo, Ohio; sons, Brian (Ann) Bachman of Huntington Valley, Ohio, and Bruce Bachman of Springfield, Illinois; grandchildren, Amy (Bruce) Schell of Cottonwood, Arizona, Keith Bachnun of ,.i . jrmwayrrrwABiu.i w . HASTINGS->M»a. Barbara H. Anders ^fUBMinga, pasfaiaway Sunday. Match Worship Ser- - School, 10 am. for all ago High School in 1934. He married Barbara Ann Franz on June 25, 1939 in Ottawa, Illinois. Mr. Bachman was a retired electricia! MATTAWAN - Mrs. Nelda Dyer of Mattawan, passed awsy Thursday. March 23, 2000 al Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo She was bom on September 23, 1912 to Harold and Lou (Tappan) Barnes Mrs. Dyer graduated from Hanford High School in 1931 and attended Western Michigan University for two years. On October 21, 1933 she was united in marriage to Clarence Dyer who preceded her in death in 1994. She and Clarence enjoyed many years of VISIT US on the NET with up to the moment information on news items jadnews.com Lake with the changing seasons. Judith was a caring, loving, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter and sister, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends She was preceded in death by her father. Harry J. Vis. Mrs. DeLeeuw is survived by her husband of 34 years, John R. DeLeeuw; one daughter. Brenda M. (Steve) Howell of Dorr, one step-son. John R. DeLeeuw Jr. of Wayland; her mother, Thelma M. Vis of Grand Rapids; two brothers. Larry I. (Elsie) Vis of Rockford, and Alan R. (Jan) Vis of Grand Rapids; six grandchildren; one great grandson; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends. Funeral and Committal Services for Mrs. DeLeeuw were held on Saturday, March 25. 2000 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Reverend Lee F. Zachman officiated Interment was in Coman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. HASTINGS ■ Mr. Thomas L. Johnston, age 80. of Hastings, passed away Friday. March 24, 2000 al Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr Johnston was bom on November 21, 1919 in New Castle. Pennsylvania, the son of Clarence L. & Mary Jane (Owens) Johnston. He was raised in the Sbenango. Pennsylvania area and attended schools there, graduating in 1937. He participated in drama, choir, basketball and track. Mr. Johnston went on to study mechanical engineering. He married Ruth C. Turner on February 9, 1940 and she survives. Mr. Johnston served in the United States Navy during World War II as a first class petty officer and was active in the South Pacific campaign and the liberation of the Philippines. Mr. Johnston moved to Hastings in 1966, to Salem. Ohio in 1969 returning to Hastings in 1971. Mr. Johnston was raised during the Great Depression, he understood living by your own means, having many odd jobs with his father and grandfather, as a boy he picked up coal along the railroad tracks which had fallen off the coal trains and spent summers working on his aunt and uncle's farm. He started his industrial career as a teenager in New Castle. Pennsylvania. Mr. Johnston was general manager of both the Hastings, Michigan and Salem, Ohio divisions of the E.W. Bliss Company; held several positions at Hastings Manufacturing Company and retired as President of the Douglas Corporation, a subsidiary of Hastings Manufacturing Company in Tekonsha. Michigan; he also consulted with Hastings Fiber Glass Company; ocher employment included: Johnson Bronze in New Castle, Pennsylvania; Alcoa Aluminum in Cleveland. Ohio and Aetna-Standard Engineering in Ellwood City. Pennsylvania. He was an active member of United Presbyterian Churches all his life; Third United Presbyterian Church, New Castle. Pennsylvania; Princeton Memorial Presbyterian, Princeton. Pennsylvania (Sunday School Superintendent, adult Sunday School teacher. Session and Trustees); First Presbyterian Church, Hastings, Michigan (Session. Trustees, adult Sunday School teacher); 1969 President of Hastings Chamber of Commerce, Co-chaired the Bristol Inn Committee to raise funds for Barry County's Charlton Park; 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge; member of the Scottish Rile Consistry; member Hastings Rotary Club; Active in the Boy Scouts Council; Hastings YMCA and the Youth Council; participated in many barbershop quartets including Hastings Centennial Four, and bowling leagues in Hastings and Ellwood City. Pennsylvania Mr. Johnston especially enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and would rather have a family picnic than do anything else. He loved to talk to his friends and spin stories. His strongest mark in management was that he knew and appreciated his employees and they trusted him in return. He knew what "life in the shop* was about and identified with and highly respected shop employees. He wanted to know them and what was happening in their lives. He spent a great deal of time walking the shop and talking to employees. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mildred Meister. Mr. Johnston is survived by his wife, Ruth; three daughters, Evelyn (John) Koprivnikar of Grove City, Pennsylvania, Jennifer (Karl) Schroeder of Holland. Michigan, and Rebecca (Jeff) Parker of Hastings; five sons, Thomas (Patty) Johnston of New Castle. Pennsylvania. William Johnston of Warren, Michigan, James (Sherry) Johnston of Franklin. Pennsylvania. John (Diana) Johnston of Hastings, and Robert (Elizabeth) Johnston of Holland; daughter-in-law. Marge Johnston of Hastings; 21 grandchilaren; and sis great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mr. Johnston were held on Monday, March 27, 2000 at Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Reverend's G. Kent Keller. Williard H. Curtis. Kenneth R. Vaught, and Steven L. Retd officiated. Burial was in the Neshannock Cemetery in New Wilmington. Pennsylvania. Memorial contributions may be made to I st Presbyterian Youth Missions Trip Program. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. CallS Banner �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 30. 2000 - Page 7 Social /\)ch>s LEGAL NOTICES Zeiglers to observe golden anniversary Walter and Jeanette Zeigler will celebrate 50 years of marriage on April 1.2000. They were married by Rev. Trinkiine in Hastings, Michigan in 1950. They have three daugh­ ters, Diane and Ray Slagle of Texas, Shire and Bob Wilkins and Kim and Dana Roush, both of Hastings. They are also blessed with eight grandchildren and three great­ grandchildren. Walt and Jeanette would en­ joy hearing from their many friends and rel­ atives. Please send your congratulations to: P.O. Box 987, Baldwin, Ml 49104 BOY, Tristan Owen Tobias 8 lbs. bom Feb­ ruary 5. 2000 to Brian and Tina Tobias. Proud grandparents arc Eugene and Linda Tobias of Hastings, Don and Vina Baumann of Holland. Cards may be sent to parents at 671 E. 11th St., Holland, Ml 49423 GIRL, Mary Elizabeth Ann, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on March 11, 2000 at 10:11 a.m. to Shelley Fisk and Larry Depreister of Hastings. Weighing 2 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. GIRL, Samantha Ann, born at Pennock GIRL, Sydney Amanda Hope, bom at Pen­ Hospital on March 8, 2000 at 12:24 a.m. to Nancy and Michael Smith of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. nock Hospital on March 17, 2000 to Missy and IXnis Chase of Woodland BOY, Nathan William, bom at Pennock BOY, Jason Michael, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 15, 2000 at 4:38 a.m. to Jason Davis and Kathy Golyar of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Ryan Henry, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on March 14, 2000 at 9:01 p.m. to Randy and Julie Binkowski of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 3 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long GIRL, Hailey Rain, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 13, 2000 at 10:53 a.m. to Renee and Brad Felton of Wayland. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 3 1/4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Brooke Ann, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 12, 2000 at 8:19 a.m. to Scott and Angelique Ward of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs 9 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches Hospital on March 8, 2000 at 2:05 a.m. to Danielle and Kenneth Schild of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Jonathan Lane, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 5,2000 at 3:24 a.m. to Marc and Gabrielle Haywood of Delton. Weigh­ ing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Craig Michael Count, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on March 4, 2000 at 3:01 a.m. to Alicia Count of Middleville. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Davita Annette, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 3, 2000 at 1:18 a m. to David and Dawn Mater of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. long MORE MILES MORE MONEY ■unmiaimiiiaBMiitnBuui<iiiBiiiiinoainiuMimeaniuia »i miib .............. ........... “.......~ s aa Ms fcs nnua teg lll B:si ..... e ------- _ Z-pg jiillia NATURAL F00P5. VTTAMNS. HEKB6 MM gjS Bulk Spies* • Organic Flours Organic Oatmeal |.—. ttt'SS- EE--;:'/! lease Purchase Program Avaflable ■Hg 10% Senior Discount 'I | ■ imi |M •ntiili on Vitamin* & Herbal Supplement* /< = Oree MtN.-Fn. 5AT. 10-4 | 104 E. STATE ST, HASTINGS 945-0575 BiiiiuinihumiiiifflBniiMBiiiiwiiiMnBiuiniiiiiniB CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Nolca ■ Ime, gran *Mt fa Hvling, Panning ComNMion «■ hoM • PlMc HMring h N Oy HM. Council Owntm. 201 EM SUM 9MI H«Mng». lacNgm. on MonMy April S. 2000. ■ 730 p.m. to far pubk common! i^Mng a raqueat Irom IhiMngl MuhM MM—wo Company mquoMktg modMcMton M Me SaptamOar (. 1(M. SpacMI Uaa Parma io Mtow cooatnrctton of ■ garaga for luMmoMM. (Sae mop below) 3 N A S 1M LWE SEC 8 TH W 807 45 FT TH N 132 37 FT TH W 125 FT TH N 66 FT TH W 117 55 FT TH N 114 29 FT TH E 100 FT TH N 183 28 FT TO PO.B. EX HWY ROW SEC 8 T3N R8W Walter comment* w« be recawd on the above request at Hastings City Hal. 201 East State Street Haring*. Mctagwi 49058 Request tor ntomwbon andtor minutes ot *ata hearing should be Greeted to th* Heatings City Clerk al the same address as riated above The city will provide necessary reasonatto aids and services upon five days notice to the Hasang* City Clark (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD cal relay servicee 1-800-649­ 3777 Evaril Q. Manabum City Clark Notice of Mortgage Forscioeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Devid E. Pierce and Brenda L. Pierce husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Mid American National Bank & Trust Co . Mortgagee, dated February 12. 1996, and recorded on February 16.1996 In Uber 651. on Page 951. Barry County Records, Michi­ gan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Second National Bank f/k/a Trumbull Savings and Loan Company. Assignee by an assignment dated July 1.1996, which was recorded on Octo­ ber 17. 1996. in Uber 675, on Page 753, Barry County Records. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY NINE ANO 87/100 doMafS (884.129 87). including interest at 7.625% per annum Under tiio power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, aA public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1.00 p.m. on April 13.2000. Said premise* are stueted in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 20, 21 and an undivided 1/4 interest In Lot 29. Streeters Resort, as recorded in Uber 2 ot Plats, page 37, Barry County Hocords. The redemption period shal be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case toe redemption period shall bo 30 days from toe date of such able. Dated. March 2. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1304 TroB A Trad. PC. Attorney* and Counselor* 30150 Telegraph Road, Suite ICto Bingham Fwme, Ml 48025 Rte *200011894 Falcons (3/30) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (BARRY COUNTY) THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTUPI TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having boon made In the terms and conditions ot a certain mortgage made by GUY EDGERTON. A SINGLE MAN. and ROBERT J. YOUNG. A SINGLE MAN. with joint rights ot survivorship. Mortgagors, to FIRST FINANCE, which Io organtzod and extotng under the laws of Michigan and whose address is 6785 Telegraph. Bloomfield HMs. Ml 48301, Mortgage, dated April 1. 1998, and recorded in too otoco of toe Register at Doede, tor too County of Barry and Stalo of Michigan, an April 22.1998, in Document No. 1010753 of Barry County Records, which mortgage was thereafter on April 6.1998. assigned to BANKERS TRUST COMPA NY OF CALIFORNIA, KA.. as Custodian or Trustee. 8 Park Ptaz< l«h Floor. Irvine. CA 92614 and recorded on October 14. 1999 in too office of toe Register of Deed* tor said County of Barry in Document No. 1038820 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there io claimed to bo due, st too date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of THIRTY NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE ANO 96/100 (839,481.98) Doftare, including internal thereon at 11.75% per annum. And no suit or proceedings at law or In equity having been institute to recover too debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, there­ fore. by virtue of too power of sate contained r said mortgage, and pursuant to too statute of the Slate of Michigan in such case made and provid­ ed. notice is hereby given that on Thursday. Moy 11,2000 at 1:00 pm., sard mortgage vril be fore­ dosed by a sate at pub ic auction, to too highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse in Haritog*. Michigan, (that being too building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry to held). Which said premises are described as fofrowa: The land referred to in this Commitment. s*uated In toe County of Barry, Township of Barry. Slate ot Michigan, to described as foBows: Ait that part of the Northeast 1/4 of too Southwest 1/4 of Section 7. Town 1 North. Rango 9 West. Bony Township, Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing M the Center poet of said Section 7 and running thence North 89 degrees 13 minutes West. 74.72 toot along the East and West 1/4 Bne of said Section: thence South 37 degrees 22 minutes West. 558.39 tost atang too Northwesterly Mno at WW Lake Rood to the true point ot beginning; thence South 37 degrees 22 minutes West, 115.00 toot; thence North 52 degrees 38 minutes West. 66.00 toot; thence North 37 degrees 22 minutes East. 115.00 toot; thence South 52 dogrose 38 minutes East 86.00 feet to the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 11560 S. Wai Lake, M­ 43. Tax Rol No 08-003-007-041-01 The redemption period shal be six months from the date ot such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 30. 2000 ELAINE W MARDIROSIAN (P33528) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgage 1373 Balfour Grace* Pointe Park. Ml 48230 (313)881-0296 (4/27) Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 2a 2000 - 8:30 p-m. CaM to order and Pledge to toe Flag Adam*. Forster. Tonkin, Woods. Albert and 10 citizens present. Heid public hearing on 2000-2001 Budget. Approved agenda, minutes of 2/14. 3/01. 306/2000 meetings and Mfo. Received correspondence, committee and treasurer's reports. Approved Sexton's contract; appointment of Pat Albert to Sewer Board; schedule of meeting* for 2000-2001; bank depositories; auditor; pay­ ment of unpaid Mis to fiscal year end; amending of budget to fiscal year end. 2000-2001 B.P.H Fir* Dept budget; 2000-2001 Dolton District Library Budget; year end transfers from general fund: adoption of budget for 2000-2001. rejected request for use of hall by mail carrier* group; pur­ chase ot kickplates for exit docxs at haU; play­ ground equipment for park Adjournment at 8 30 p.m. Sytvia W Forster. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor (3/30) Notice of Mortgage Foredoeur* Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard D. McKee, a single man and Tracy J. Johnson, single woman (original mortgagor*) to Woodham* Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 29, 1996, and recorded on November 15, 1996 in Uber 678, on Page 315, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Crossland Mortgage Corp., Assignee by an assignment dated October 29, 1996, which was recorded on November 15. 1996. in Doer 678, on Page 322, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is cteimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TEN AND 86/100 do«aro (872.410 86). induding intoregt at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mortgage and toe statute In ouch caee made and provided, notice b hereby given that said mort­ gage wR bo forodoeod by a sate of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hasttogs. Ml at 1W pjn., on Moy 11,2000. Said pramteos are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. Barry County, Michigan, and are doocribedae: Commencing 11 rads West of too Northeast comer of too Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town norm, nango r west, tnonoo wool roo* on too East and Woof V4 toe; toonco Souto pvafloi with toe North and South 1/4 toe 22 rads; thenoe East paraM wto too East and Wool 1/4 toe 11 rods; thence North paraM wto the North and South 1/4 too 22 rod* to too piece of beginning; including a joint driveway on toe West Boundary thereof. The redemption period aha8 bo 6 monto(s) from the ciate of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which caoa too redemption period shal bo 30 day* from toe date of such sate. Doted: March 30.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-583-1302 Trott A Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counsetor* 3105L Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Mi 48025 Rte *990607416 Tiger. (4/27) Sodai Security No. 37D-14-7875. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Melvin D. Your interact in toe estate may be barrod or affected by thi* hearing. NOTICE: A hearing w« be heid on April 12. 2000 at 10:00 tun. in the probate courtroom, Hasting*. Michigan before Judge Richard *H. Shew on the pettian of Frank Bum* requesting Frank Bums be appointed repreearrtaftve of Mehrtn O. Scobey who lived at 536 East Bond. Hasting*, Michigan and who died March 20, 2000, and requesting also the will of the deceased doted July 7.1971 be admitted to pro­ bate. Crodtor* of toe deceased are notflod that al claims against too eelate wfl bo torevor barred unless presented to toe (proposed) personal repreasnterire or to both the probate court and too (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of toe date of publication al this notice. Notice to further given that the estate wfl toon bo assigned to onHted persons appearing of record. March 27. 2000 Robert L Byington (P27621) 222 West Apple Street Hastings. Ml 490580248 (618)9450567 Frank Burns, 7716 Turtle Dove Drive Grand Rapids, Ml 49058 (616) 493-0569 (3/30) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Bany County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a pubic hearing for the following: CASE NO. V-10-2000 - Duane Davidson, (applicant) LOCATION: At 7950 8. M-66 Hwy on the NW comer of S. M-66 Hwy. and Cloverdale Rd in Sec 21. Maple Grove Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 32x30 ft. addition to an existing house that is too do*e to the read right-of-way 15 ft the minimum to 75 ft from road right-of-way CASE No. V-11-2000 - Rick and Janet Marron, (applicants). LOCATION: At 4236 Joy Rd. on the West Mie oft Marsh Rd. in Sec. 6. Orangeviie Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to remove 16x36.7 ft. front portion of an existing house and replace I with a 16x32.6 ft 2-story addition that s too dose to too skteyard 3.2 ft. on toe SW comer and 3 ft. on the SE comer (the minimum to 7 ft.) and a also too ctoM to the front lot lint ^3 ft (the minimum to 35 ft.) in the RI-1 zoning district CASE NO. V-12-2000 - Ronald Kraal, (appli­ cant). LOCATION: Al 4090 England Dr. on the West ■idecBMaroh Rd. in Sec. 6. Orangeville Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 14x30x32 fl. (L-shaped) addition to an existing house trial is too dose to the front lot line. 28 ft on toe SW comer and 32 ft. from the NW comer (the minimum to 35 ft.) in RL-1 zoning district. CASE NO. V-13-2000 - James and Dorothy Chamneas, (applicants). LOCATION: At 5072 Walnut Ridge on the NE comer of 2nd Street and Walnut Ridge Boulevard in Sec. 29. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a detached accessory building. 15.4x36.4 ft. doser to the side yard than allowed 3 fl. (the minimum to 13 ft.) and doser to the road than allowed 15 ft. (the minimum to 35 fl.) in the RL-1 zoning district. CASE NO. V-14-2000 - Darin and Tart Dawes, (appUcwits). LOCATION: Al 2351 McGlynn Rd on the North side between M-37 Hwy and McKeough Rd. In sec. 3. Baltimore Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 16x24 ft. and 12x16 ft. addition to an existing house that to too dose to toe road right-of-way 18.5 ft (the minimum is 50 ft. from road right-ofway) in the AR zoning district. MEETING DATE: April 11, 2000. TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Law Buiding al 220 West Court Street. Hastings Site inspection of the above described proper­ ties wR be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeal* members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their view* upon an appeal either verbally or in writing wtf be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or taxed to 616-948^820 The variance application* are available for public inspect’on at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State SL. Hasting*, Michigan 49068 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 pzn.), Monday thru Friday. Please cal toe Planning Office et 948-4830 for further informatibn. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxMiary aid* and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material* being considered at toe meeting, to ttdrviduais with dtoabttbM at toe meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry individuals with dtoabiitie* requiring auxiliary aid* or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling toe following Michael Brown. County Administrator, 220 W State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058, (616) 948-4891. Debbie S. Smith. Barry County Clerk (3^0) Put Yourself In the Driver's Seat And Hastings City Bank can help... with low rates, flexible terms to suit your budget, and a fast answer to your application. What's more, you'll receive a 1/4% interest rate reduction if you choose to have your monthly payment automatically withdrawn from your checking account. Stop into any Hastings Qty Bank office to apply or ask your dealer for Hastings City Bank financing. We'll help to put you behind the wheel. Member FDIC www hastingscitybank. com �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner Thursday. March 30 2000 LEGAL NOTICES Notice ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions ot a mortgage made by Jeffery L. Vailance a single man (ongtnal mortgagors) to Mayflower d/b/a Union Mortgage Services, inc . Mortgagee, dated October 22. 1997 and record ed on October 24. 1997 in Document No 1003183. on Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION. as assignee by an assignment dated November 26. 1997 which was recorded on September R 1998. m Document No 1017573. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there « claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of SIXTY SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVEN TY-THREE AND 29/100 doHars (887 973 29). including interest at 9 950% per annjm Under the power of sale contared m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice * hereby given that said mort­ gage writ bo foreclosed by a sale ot the mort gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 10O p m , on May 4, 2000 Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are deecnbed as Commencing at a comer post in the Northeast comer of that part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. South of the Michigan Central Rafroad and South of M-79, thence Southwesterly 167 feet to an Iron Stake, thence due South 203 feet to an Iron Stake, thence West 125 feet, thence North 183 feet, thence Northeasterly 125 feet to the beginning. Sector 35. Town 3 North, Range 7 West The redemption period Shan be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale Dated March 23. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1302 Trot! & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. SuSe 100 Brigham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200012928 Tigers (4/20) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a r ortgage made by De Van LaGrone, Sarah A LaGrone. husband A wife and Charlee W Murphy a single man (ongnai mort­ gagors) to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP f/k/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Cor­ poration. Mortgagee, dated July 16. 1996. and recorded on August 24. 1998 in Document •1016907. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN AND 50/100 doHars ($128,477.50). including interest at 11.250% per annum Under the power of sale oontaned in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and pro-Jed notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wM be foreclosed by a sale ot the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastmgs Michigan at 1 DO PM, on April 27. 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Conmencing at the Northeast comer ot lhe East 20 •'»cres of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 lying South ol the public highway known as Lew* Road. Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, as place of beginning, thence South 600 feet along the East Uno of said 20 acres; thence West 300 feet parallel with the centerline of Lewis Road; thence North 288 86 feet paralei with said East lino; thence East ’60 foot parallel with the centerline of Lewie Road; thence North 311.14 feet parallel wrth said East thence East 140 teel along said centerline to the place of beginning. The redemption period shal bo 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date ot such sale Dated: March 16. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. 248 593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farme. Ml 48025 Flo *200013148 Tigers MAIN EVENT corn'd cash allow; to imagine a more comprehensive selling event. New vehicles included in the event include compact sedans, mi^jhe payrr llv pH vcnibles, wagons, minivans, compact being offered dunpg th$_, gan to tear up money. It didn’t end there. He hit me, and by that time, I had one child, and was pregnant with another It was then I decided - “No more," and I got out of the marriage. I learned through counseling that because I w as an adult child of alcoholics, I had ?rro self-esteem. I thought I was worthless and that he had the right to abuse me. Please, Ann, tell the woman who wrote to run as far as she can from that man and never look back Someday, she will meet someone who will treat her with respect, and the days of abuse will be a thing of the past. - Happy at Last in Flonda. Dear Florida: I hope every person who is being knocked around will read this care­ fully, and clip it so he and she can read it again and again for reinforcement. No one should put up with being physically abused, whether the spouse is drunk or sober Men (or women) who tear up and break things exhibit dangerous signs. The things they de­ stroy are substitutes for people - and before long, they go to work on the people. Wedding hatred Dear Readers: I thought the subject of clergymen who hate weddings had runs its course, but when I read this letter from Fa­ ther Vincent J. Sheehy in Venice. Fla., 1 knew I had to print it. Here it is: “The wedding ceremony went fine. It was the reception in the parish hall that was unusual. Seated at the table with the bride t parents was a r.<onkey dressed in a tuxedo. Coupon savvy Dear Ann Landers: I hope you will print this letter for all your faithful readers who think coupons are a lot of bother and ignore them, or who cut coupons, save them for a while, then, forget to hand them in. • have been clipping coupons diligently for many years. There are four children in our family, and they are all big eaters. So is my husband. They used to laugh at me when I clipped every coupon in sight, but they stepped laughing when, in 1998, 1 showed them I had saved SI.430.51 by us­ ing coupons. In 1999, I saved $1,844.2?.. The money saved made it possible for cui entire family to have a wonderful vacation that we never could have had otherwise. So, for those folks out there who think they don’t have the time to clip coupons, or don’t believe it's worth the bother, tell them, Ann, to think again. When one of your lazy readers pay $4.25 for her next box of cereal, I will get exactly the same box of cereal for $1.25 with a coupon. It adds up. - A Smart Shopper on Long Island, N.Y. Dear Smart Long Island Shopper: You are one savvy lady. Coupons are effective sales tools, and wise merchants know it not only because of the merchandise they move, but when customers are in the store cashing in their coupons, they invariably buy a few other items that happen to catch their eye. I confess I’m not much of a grocery shopper, but I am hooked on the frequentflyer miles the airlines offer for using a credit card. That sales psychology is ex­ tremely effective, because everybody loves to get something for nothing. during the month. They point out that the harsh cold of win­ ter tends to keep people indoors as much as possible. But Quit reward with the first signs of spring, people are motivated to borhooc^Ford Dealers say. they are motivated full-sire pickup trucks, compact SUVs, I it is me luded in this sales rv Don’t take it Dear Ann Landers: I am writing to you regarding “Trying to Save my Marriage in Chicago.” whose husband flew into rages and broke things. I can sympathize with her, because I walked in her shoes 30 years ago. You told her that her husband needs counseling, and I agree, but she needs counseling, also She needs to learn how to respect herself so she will no longer put up with his abuse. Soon after the wedding, my ex-husband began breaking things. His first tantrum was three months into our marriage, when he smashed all our lovely wedding gifts. A feu months later, he proceeded to destroy all my family pictures and my high school yearbook, which I treasured. Then, he be­ confines of their homes. In the same way, sedans, full-size sedans, coupes, three-cfo— more Basically, if there is a new 2000 model vehicle in ■y used ‘Witch’ hatred Dear Ann Landers: My husband left me three years ago. I suspected he was having an affair, but he denied it. We were di­ vorced. and one month later, he introduced our 6-year-old daughter to his new girl­ friend. He marncd this home-wrecker eight months ago. and she has asked my daughter to call her “Mom.” I am terribly upset by her taking over my role. Frankly. I don’t want this woman to have anything to do with my daughter I don’t want her attending school functions Gi after-school sporting events. How can I overcome my hatred for this witch? Please help me. - Furious in Minnesota. Dear Minnesota: You need more than I can give you. Please give some serious counseling at once. There is no way you can keep this woman from trying to displace you, but you can make sure she will fail by keeping your cool, maintaining your composure, and concentrating on being the best mother you can be. This will not be easy, considering all you have to contend with, but you CAN do it - and you MUST with a black bow tie, wearing a top hat. The bride's mother asked, "What do you think of my little boy?’ I felt like saying. ’Lady, he looks just like you.' Instead, I bit my tongue and said, ’Cute.’ “Actually, Ann, the monkey behaved bet­ ter than some of the guests. He had only one banana daiquin. Many who attended got smashed and behaved disgracefully. I don’t mind if you print this letter and use my name.” So, Dear Readers, no more “why I hate weddings” unless I get one as good as this, which is not likely. rpiiQ0ai values ar this time of year in order to mot' buying a new Ford vehicle easier for the public .Given the Furthermore, the initffi w the Break Out sales event and rhe savings being Sales Event range ft L it is likely that many will heed their invitation <Out of thttr Old. wild ways ahd'ger into a nrwRxd Dear Ann Landers: After reading your column about how some critically ill indi­ viduals still were addicted to tobacco, I thought my method of stopping might help. About 15 years ago, I was smoking almost five pack? a day. I two cigarettes before get­ ting out of bed tn the morning I smoked while shaving, eating breakfast, dressing, driving to work, etc. One day, a fnend suggested a sure way to quit. He said, “Save your cigarette money for something you really warn, and tdl yourself, ‘I will not have a cigarette. Hl have something special instead.” For me, Ann, it was a trip to London and Puis. That was my dream, and I made it my incentive. Every time I looked at the unopened pack of cigarettes I had in my shirt pocket I re­ minded myself of that drcam tnp, and put the money in a pickle jar. I never smoked again, and that trip to Europe was one 1 will never forget. - Rob in Salt Lake City. Dear Rob: If you were smoking up to five packs a day and quit, you gained more than a trip to Europe. Keep reading for a real-life picture of what you may have escaped. Quit at 83 Dear Ann Landers: Thirty years ago, af­ ter I had been limping around for weeks and dragging one foot, an alert young surgeon found the cause. It was smoking. He dis­ covered that I had a blocked main artery. The bypass surgery’ was so successful that now, at age 83, I am in better shape than I was at 52. My surgeon’s advice after the surgery was, “Quit Smoking.” - Chico, Calif. Dear Chico: Thanks for the words of en­ couragement. Here's one more: Tolerating habit Dear Ann: “Smoking Mad” says smok­ ers run up the cost of her insurance premi­ ums. Smoking is a terrible addiction, but consider the other things that affect our in­ surance costs - overeating, dnnking, dri­ ving under the influence, drug abuse and indiscriminate sex. I found that my toler­ ance of another's habit is in direct propor­ tion to my personal feelings about him or her. If we genuinely like a smoker, we man­ age to be a lot more sympathetic. - Waco, Texas. Dear Waco: Truer words were never spo­ ken. Thank you. ••••• What s the truth about pot. cocaine. LSD. PCP. crack, speed and downers'* The Low­ down on Dope " has up-to-the-minute infor­ mation on drugs. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate neb page at www.crrators.com. Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 30. 2000 - Page 9 From TIM€ to TIM€... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Woodland “Women of Note” By Joyce F. Weinbrecht The Village of Woodland and Woodland Township have had many “Women of Note" over the years since the settlement of the area beginning in the 1840s. We cannot begin to acknowledge them all by name and deed Pause for a moment and think of some of the special women in your own lives and quietly salute them Woodland has had several women who served in the pulpits of the area as minis­ ters, some at times when it was not a com­ mon practice The Rex Ecm C. Wheeler served in the Methodist church from 1939 through 1941 She mov td on and served in other Methodist churches, including Char­ lotte. The Rev. Eva M. Ickes was a native of Hastings, but served the United Brethren Circuit, which included the Kilpatrick Church and the Woodland United Brethren Church. The Rev. Alice A. Griffen was pan of a ministerial team, serving with her husband, the Rev. E.B Griffin on the Kilpatrick and Woodland United Brethren Circuit. She was there in 1938 when Kilpatrick and Woodland United Brethren Churches held the first Easter Sunrise service on the banks of Kilpatrick Lake. The Griffins covered the Kilpatrick and Woodland circuit from 1936 through 1941 and the Alice Griffin again covered the circuit from 1956 through 1958 She was very active with the Christian Endeavor Group and with the young peo­ ple's group. She opened her home and kitchen to them for their activities, includ­ ing a taffee pull in the United Brethren par­ sonage. which at time was the last house on the south end of the village on the east side of the street. This house was sold in 1942 and the Frank Kilpatrick house nght across from the church was purchased for use as a parsonage The Rev. Dorene Speas, mother of the Rev. George Speas, also ministered to the Kilpatrick and Woodland circuit. The Rev Donna Hefflefinger served the Woodland M E. Church from 1981 through 1984 Another Woodland Township woman who touched many lives was Celestia Cole St. John. She was a writer, a school teacher and Sunday School teacher and superinten­ dent. She taught school at the Red Brick School, which was located just over the Woodland-Castleton Township line. She had attended this school herself and had a The ladies from the Bean Room Woodland Elevator Many of Woodland s Women of Note spent their days working in the Bean Room where they were paid by the trash which they removed from the navy beans, which came to them on a moving belt. very special feeling about the country school. After she married Joel St. John, sawmill owner and operator, as well as cabinet mak­ er. she seriously took on the Sunday School at Kilpatrick church. She often entertained the students from the Sunday school at her home. She organized a group of girls from the Kilpatrick Church called the “King’s Daughters”. They wore nngs engraved with the letter IHN for “In His Name." She was active in the Ladies Missionary Aid Society at the Kilpa*rick Church and belonged to Ladies Foreign Missionary Society at the Woodland Methodist Church. Bom 1843, the daughter of James Cole and Abigail Holloway, she died on May 26, 1919. Artie Bevier Spindler was a school teacher and a role model for the young peo­ ple of Woodland. She married Jesse Spindler (bom 1879, D. 1925). Jesse was a piano tuner for Grinnell Company of Grand Rapids at the time of his death from pneu­ monia. He left Artie with two daughters. Margaret and Catherine. Artie Spindler attended college to gain an education so that she could teach school. After earning her degree, she returned to Woodland, where she taught school for many years, touching the lives of many Woodland students, and occasionally she was known to spank a student. She raised and educated her two daughters, they both attended college After her retirement from teaching, she worked in the Woodland Township Library, a gift to Woodland from her brother-in-law. George Spindler. He left them his house and 2.000 volumes to start up the Spindler Memorial Library, now Woodland Town­ ship Library. (He died on March 5, 1958.) Artie Bevier Spindler died in October of 1968. Her daughter, Margaret Spindler Estep, also taught in Woodland High School for many years. Catherine worked at Kel­ logg Community College in Battle Creek 4nd helped many students find a way to finance their educations. Artie was an active member of the South Brethren Church. Some other teachers who made a differ­ ence in Woodland were Mildred Todd Jor­ dan. Josie Watrous. Martha Smith and Hil­ Ruth Jordan Niethammer, teacher and good neighbor mother, da Baas Some other women of note are: • Mae Fisher Leonard, newspaper w>iman and linotype operator. • Lucy Austin Classic who helped Herald Classic operate the Classic Drugstore and help to keep the youngsters of Woodland on the nght path as they' grew up. Her mother. Rhoda Austin Sawdy. who also contributed to the moral growth of Woodland students. • Bertha Palmerton Fisher was also a unique Woodland Woman of note. She operated the switchboard for the Citizen’s Telephone Company. Switchboard opera­ tion was a hands on job in those days. Everyone who called anyone had to go through the operator. Bertha’s father was C.S. Palmerton, attor­ ney-at-law, a writer for the local papers and a would-be sawmill opcrc.or until his mill Bertha Palmerton Fisher worked the switchboard for the Hilbert Telephone Company in 1910 Viola Wheelet Barry (left) and her mother Melvian Barnum Wheeler (sitting third from the left) were both women of note. Melvina was known for her mid-wtfery skills. Both were very active in the church and both raised large families. burned to the ground. • Vera Niethamer Geiger worked in the post office frr many years, but her contri­ bution to the history of Woodland was a scrapbook which she kept, of marriages, deaths and other Woodland happenings. This scrapbook shared with us by her sons. Roland and Dale, have added much to our know ledge of the people of Woodland. Ruth Jordan Niethamer became a Wood­ land Woman of Note by the length of her useful life, among other things. She lived past her 100th birthday and remained alert and cheerful, and willing to share the times of yesteryear until the very last few days of her life. She was born on the farm, and was one of the first young women in the county to own and show Holstein cattle. She taught school at Wamerville, North Jordan School. South Jordan School and McOmber School... She served as a role model for Fanny Frantz Smith, teacher and friend to many.*' many of the women in Woodland when she lost her young daughter Barbara and man­ aged her grief with grace and dignity and based the foundation of her Christian belief that she and Barbara would be united again someday. Her sister, Florence Jordan Brodbeck, also was a Woodland woman of note. She raised a large family of 12 children, got them through school, kept them in the church and was surrogate mother to another far reaching group of their friends, who managed to show up there on weekends and for meals. The breadth of her influence on the community of Woodland cannot be measured. Viola Wheeler Barry was also a school readier be>re she married Albert Barry and started her family of seven children. She was a solid pillar in the Kilpatrick Church, Ladies Aid and the Sunday School. Three Woodland Women became Wood­ land Women of Note by becoming regis­ tered nurses. Stella Parrott and Rose Louella Reiser served their country as nurses in the Army Nurse Corps during World War 1. Florence Parrott remained in Woodland administering to the needs of the folks of the community. There was a flu epidemic in 1919, which kept all of the nurses in Wood­ land very busy. These nurses gave willingly of their time, with very little pay, to help the sick of Woodland, and helped to deliver many Woodland babies. The Parrott sisters were also farmers of note and raised a field of peonies on the north side of their house that were breath­ taking in their beauty. And the list of Woodland Women of Note grows. Mary M Baitinger Holly was born on Dec. 21. 1857. died on Sept 10. 1932. in the 75 years that she spent on this earth, she made impact on many lives. She was con­ firmed in the Zion Lutheran Church on Palm Sunday 1872. She joined the Wood­ land Methodist Church in 1879. following her marriage. She was one of the charter members of the Women s Foreign Missionary Society, organized on July 25, 1877 (telling us that she was already interested in joining that church at least two years before she actual­ ly did so.) She served as the president of the society, as well as corresponding secretary and participated in their programs. It was a special interest in her life. She married Birdsell Stowell Holly on Sept. 24, 1879. She was the mother of Dr. L.E. Holly and Agnes Holly Fisher and Frank Holly. She opened her home to the young people of Woodland It was the site of many' a musical evening. Claudine Guy Matthew s graduated from Western State Normal (WMU), obtaining a life teachers certificate in 1926. She mar­ ried Elmer Matthew on March 15. 1930. Mae Leonard is standing at the back of the picture. (From left) Edgar Leonard, Charles Leonard. Mae Fisher Leonard and Florence Leonard and the family dog She taught school in the Rural Schools of Barry County and then at Woodland Ele­ mentary for many years, while raising a family. She was also an outstanding Sunday School Teacher. Shortly before she died she reminded me that I had been in several of her classes. She had a lasting impact on many lives. . Her mother was Bertha Wheeler Guy Cotton, who also impacted many lives ovei the years. Barbara Cotton Dalton was a sis­ ter to Claudine, daughter of Bertha. Fanny Frantz Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Frantz of Sunfield, married Morrell Smith of Woodland. They were married in Woodland, by the Rev. Fay C. Wing. They had one son. Franklin Smith. Fanny graduated from Manchester College and was a school teacher and Sunday School teacher at Kilpatrick Church. She was a role model for her students, quiet, kind, always a lady. This is only a beginning of a list of Woodland Women of Note, and those are from the past. There arc many Woodland Women of Note who arc moving through our lives today. They deserve to be recog­ nized also. Think about the Woodland Women of Note in your lives today. Sources: Woodland Township. 1837­ 1987: Scrapbooks made by Vera Niethamer Geiger and scrapbooks loaned by Tom Niethammer, made by his grandfather. Visit Us on the NET Jadnews.com PROFESSIONALS! 1-800-237-2379 MWSYSaiOFSOUWWBTKMSMiC An notpondartf Icotmo of lOry tyuama. fee. >10 bya-N St. - Kalamazoo. McNgan 49>01 • 34S-2900 9126 tart Dt • PtcNcna MacNgon OMJ • 629-S252 �Page 10 - The Meetings Banner - ’huradey. March 30. 2000 Soccer scores shutout in season opener, 5-0 < < IIH“ 1< think <I il by Jim Jensen Sports banquets are good therapy for desperate souls Banquets, for any sports team, are a very special time to cherish. A time to reflect... a time to honor great accomplishments... a time to give thanks to all those who made th*. season so special... and a time to munch a bit, laugh a bit and even shed a tear or two. After graduating from college in 1991, I cam- to work at a community newspaper chain located in nearby Allegan. It was here »hat I concluded that it was impossible to attend every single sports banquet because of the job or life's time restraints. The last banquet I attended was for the Allegan High School wrestling team back when they won a State Class B wrestling championship, some many moons ago. Being away from something so long, you sometimes forget how fun and rewarding that comething can actually be. but Monday I got back on the bandwagon, thanks to a very special invitation given to me by a very special coach. It was truly a special time and one that was needed to replenish my soul. Sure, the food helped too (when you're single, a warm meal tastes good nearly any time), but what was most pleasurable was seeing the athletes, the coaches and the parents enjoying their memories of a season worth remembering. By observing the entire audience, you arc reminded how many people it actually takes to make a team so successful. The parents help to get the athletes to and from the practices, games and tournaments; friends often are a means of transportation, too. or can also serve as a dependable baby-sitter on one of those long Saturday afternoons; fans view the action and sometimes bark out helpful advice; ball girls or ball boys help a coach to keep on time with their drills; referees make the c^^.,|Q don't have to; coaches draw up the playand add emotiona’ support, and thrwiletes, well, they make the plays that keep us on the edge of our seats. At a season-ending banquet, acknowledgment comes in many forms and is given to many deserving hands. The rewards, however, are more than the trophies obtained during the course of the year or the post-season awards that arc won by the fortunate ones. The real rewards are the smiles that grow because of such athletic achievements and the self confidence that is obtained as a result. And these rewards tend to last long past the season is concluded. Sometimes banquets can get a little emotional and even the most hard-nosed coach can sometimes be spotted shedding a tear or two. It is through these sentiments that you realize that the bond between the atfilete and the coach is something special which holds more value than most might perceive. At this particular banquet Monday, the coach thanked all of the mothers for their assistance or support, a very classy gesture on their part. The banquet was festive... up-beat... and even included film footage. For a moment there. I felt young again and pictured coach Dean Shipman standing in front of a television set, running a football film from the Cougars* last Friday encounter. The most difficult part of the banquet, for me, is when they give thanks to those of us who work in the media. Sometimes, like Monday, a gift is given to a writer and I always have a problem with this one. If everything was handled appropriately, this gift would go to the entire team because the pleasure was all mine. • The Should Final Go Four With Reasons State: In coach Dennis Argetsingcr's first game running Hastings High School's girls varsity Tuesday, you could already see similarities between his varsity boys' squad and his new team. For one, the Lady Saxons were focused on being the aggressive team which constantly kept pressure on their nonleaguc opponents from Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Secondly, Hastings used two lines instead of one starting lineup, allowing the blue and gold to keep fresh and stay away from fatigue. This was especially helpful Tuesday because it was the first game of lhe spring season and because the temperature was quite brisk. 'Ifyou attack, you will win." Hastings Coach Dennis Argetsinger But not even the blistcry cold could stop Arsetsinger's debut from being a success as the Lady Saxons blanked the Cougars at Johnson Field 5-0. ’’Aggressive play is what's going to win games for us," Argetsinger said. "I really thought that they played well for a first game." With three goals and 10 shots in the first half and two more tallies and 13 more shots in the second 45 minutes. Hastings coasted to the triumph. Hastings' forward Erin Bradley fires a shot at the Catholic Central goal during Tuesday's season-opener at Johnson Field. Junior defender Amanda Lee, with an assist from junior defender Kelli Zerbel, at 37:41 made it a 1-0 contest. Senior midfielder Carolyn DeWitt, at 17:50, extended the lead to 2-0 with senior forward Jessica Gole notching the assist. The final goal of the first half came from junior midfielder Rachel Mackenzie at 12:14 and was unassisted. You Since everybody else is in to making predictions about the NCAA men's basketball Final Four this Saturday and Monday. I thought J-Ad should do lhe same. So liere are the four reasons why Michigan State will win the NCAA national title come Monday night: 1. There are no court dates involving any Spanamjet for Monday Saxon senior goalkeeper faced eight Cougar shots and slopped all eight of them. Winning 5-0 was a nice way to open the season, but Argetsinger still sees room that his Lady Saxons can improve in. '■ 2. CaMlh't'om Izioi, one who deserves contain and our offense needs to play better defense." Argetsinger said. a championship. 3. Mateen Cleaves deserves a title just for coming back to school. 4. So we can have a Hint Stones movie on the big screen this summer. J-Ad Championship Pick: Michigan State 68, North Carolina 63. Talk to you soon. Junior forward Libby Gibbons extended the advantage out to 4-0 at 36:31 of the second half with Gole collecting her second assist. Then with 11:44 to play. Gole closed out the scoring with an unassisted goal that came off a breakaway. "If you attack, you will win," Argetsinger said. "(But) our defense must also attack. For a first game, our defense played well." Middle school wrestlers score tournament triumph A terrific finish to a terrific season. The Hastings Middle School wrestling team concluded its 2000 season with a team championship last Saturday at the Grandville Tournament Hastings beat Grand Haven 86-15 in the first round. Valleywood 87-16 in lhe second round, Hudsonville 65-27 in the semifinals and Grandville 58-48 in lhe championship. The area grapplers finished 10-2, finished first at both the Grandville and Newhall toimaments and placed second at the Hastings Invitational. Posting wins over Grand Haven were Devon Boroor (pin), Brent Laubaugh (forfeit). Tiffiny Easey (forfeit). Ryan Ferguson (forfeit). Scott Redman (pin), Caleb Case (pin), Dan Blair (11-0 decision). Jim Coenen (8-2 decision). Matt Lipstraw (pin). Drew Richardson (pin), Codey Reid (4-0 decision), Scott Allerding (pin), Jacob Armour (forfeit). Tom Rowse (forfeit) and Chad Ferguson (pin). Winning matches over Valleywood were Boroor (forfeit), Jeff Allen (forfeit), Easey (forfeit), Ryan Ferguson (11-1 decision), Redman (12-4 decision). Case (14-1 decision), Blair (9-2 decision). Andrew Bolthouse (pin). Lipstraw (pin), Reid (pin). Allerding (pin). Heath Vanbelkum (pin), Lucas Covey (pin). Rowse (pin) and Chad Ferguson (pin). Victories against Hudsonville were obtained by Allen (5-2 decision), Easey (6-2 decision), Richard Harper (pin), Ryan Ferguson (pin). Rowse (pin), Chad Ferguson (pin), Redman (pin). Drew Richardson (15-0 decision), Reid (pin), Covey (pin). Armour (pin) and Lipstraw (pin). Scoring triumphs over Grandville were Harper (pin), Ryan Ferguson (pin), Redman (pin), Reid (pin), Covey (pin) and Lipstraw (pin). Tournament Champs: Wrestlers on the Hastings Middle School squad captured first place honors at last Saturday s Grandville Invitational. (Photo provided) Saxon defender Jill Diamond sprints down field during her team's shutout win over the Wildcats. Speedy Saxons anxious to score wins One game at a time. That is the approach new varsity girls' soccer coach Dennis Argetsinger will take with his Hastings High School team this spring. Argetsinger has enjoyed great success with the varsity boys' program in recent years and guided the Saxons to a 19-3-1 season last fall, which included a co­ championship in the O-K White Conference and an appearance in a Class B regional championship. Argetsinger hopes for similar success with the girls, but says "we will take it one game at a time." The varsity girls ended 1999 with a record of 9-10. But many of top stars return from the squad, including Ivy Malone, Carolyn DeWitt, Amanda Lee, Liz King, Tiffany Swift, Jessica Cole, Libby Gibbons, Jennie Heuss and Rachel McKenzie. Speed with strength for the Saxons, according to the coach, and he says his team will "play to win." Hastings' winning chances also will be benefited greatly from some talented additions, including Erin Bradley, Kr.sten Hastings High School's varsity soccer team includes (front row) Ivy Malone; (middle row, from left) Tiffany Swift, Ashlie Pare, Liz Nida, Jennie Heuss. Carolyn DeWitt, Libby Gibbons, Toni Myers, Amy Steele. Jessica Gole, Liz King; Wildem, Virginia Jennings, Liz Nida, Ashley Pare, Jill Dimond and Kelli Zerbel. As far as the league is concerned. East Grand Rapids and Forest Hills Central both look to contend for the O-K White championship, but don't count out Hastings, either. Argetsinger says that key matches will include ones against FHC. EGR and Zeeland. The season began Tuesday at home against Catholic Central a.'.d resumes Wednesday, April 12, at Forest Hills Northern. (back row) coach Dennis Argetsinger, Rachel Mackenzie, Erin Bradley, Laci Owen, Angie Eggers, Kelli Zerbel, Jill Diamond. Nikki Matthews, Virginia Jennings, Jenny Shaw, assistant coach Chris Smith. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 30. 2000 - Page 11 Saxon track team shoots for top of league finish The boys’ track team at Hastings High School wound up third in lhe final league standings a year ago. Coach Paul Fulmer is hoping that his Saxons can finish just as well, if not better, this time around and with solid group of sprinters and throwers, that hope seems very realistic. Back from Hastings* 1999 squad that went 5-2 in the conference are Nick Deline, Phil Me Keough, Isaac Solmes, Adam Schantz and Sam Stafford. Me Keough and Solmes comoete in the discus, while Deline not only throws the discus, he also tosses the shot put. Schantz and Stafford are counted on for points and leadership in the sprinting events. The distance events are what Fulmer is most concerned about, but there are talented athletes on board who arc capable of scoring the necessary points. Jason Goggins (long jump, high jump and sprints), Joe Shaeffer (long jump, high jump), Jacob Heuss (distance) and Members of the Hastings High School boys track team are (first row, from left) Mike Arnett, Peter Gole, Seth Higby. Jacob Rohe, Craig Laurie, Jacob Heuss, Tim Cole, Joe! Gibbons, Brad Wetworlh, Wes Shoebridge; (second row) Nick Stricklan, Tony Eisner, Jason Goggins, Bruce Carpenter, Steve Tyrrell, Adam Windes, Miles Warren, Brock Reaser, Adam Schantz. Brandon Dahn, coach Kart Schwartz; Bruce Carpenter 'sprints) are new additions with great promise. The O-K Conference looks to be *• real challenge this spring with Hudsonville, Lowell, Zeeland and Forest Hills Central all having teams that could make a championship push. Hastings* season opens Thursday. April 13, at home against Northview and proceeds Thursday, April 20, at home versus Zeeland and Thursday. April 27, at Hudsonville. H.C.C. hires Newton to oversee facilities The Hastings Country Club has hired a new general manager. Terry Newton, to oversee the club’s three separate businesses. Newton, an area resident for 23 years who has worked at Centennial Acres in Sunfield the past five years, will run HCC’s pro shop, the Par Tee Cellar and banquet facilities. "My responsibility is to oversee all of these.** Newton explained. "We would like to upgrade lhe facility now that the new sprinkling system is in place. We would like to upgrade the clubhouse facilities and membership." Newton, 44. is excited with task that is ahead of her and the others who will contribute. "We are really excited about the future," Newton said. "It’s a great place from the wedding receptions, to the Christmas parties to the business luncheons." She said that HCC's banquet facilities can seat some 200 people and is a good place to hold a special function Newton will have plenty of help keeping HCC at its very best. Kurt Miller, who is in the pro golf management program at Ferris State University, will work in the clubhouse, along with Denny O'Mara, who also serves as the junior varsity golf coach at Hastings High School. "We want to gel the kids actively involved in the Hastings Country Club, both college age and high school kids," Newton said. Dana Rittenberg will serve as the head caterer for the banquet facilities up stairs. Nicole Carpenter will be responsible for running the Par Tec Cellar. For more information, call the clubhouse at 945-2992 or the pro shop at 945-2756. (third row) coach Marc Waller, coach Pad Fulmer, Chad Ray, Isaac Weeks, Cullen McKeough, Blaise Stanhope, Beau Furrow, Chris Sensing. Nathan Rounds, Joe Shaefftr, Sam Stafford, coach Jamie Dixon; (fourth row) David Ockerman, Isaac Solmes, Phil McKeough, Chris Donalds. Justin Martisius, Nick Deline, Cube McCarty, Matt Schultz and John Bowling. (Photo by Perry Hardir) Saxon sprinters post record at indoor meet A new school indoor record and many encouraging performances were turned in by the Hastings High School boys' track team last Friday al the Eastern Michigan Indoor Meet. The Saxons' 800-me (er relay team of Sam Stafford. Adam Schantz. Brandon Dahn and Bruce Carpenter earned the record with a Mistering effort that earned places from Jason Goggins in the long jump and Jacob Heuss in me 1600-metcr the team a fourth place. Nick Define was the squad's top placer with a second place in lhe shot put Hastings also grabbed two eighth Read the bean CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE HYDRANT FLUSHING Nonce a hereby given the Cay of HaaSnga Deportment ol PuMc Contoes wet be hatwig Ire hydrates throughout the YMCA of Barry Comity Adult Floor Hockey 2000. HyWant nushmg may cause a skght loas of water pros. Advanced Stone and Tile .................... 2-0-1 TNR Machine .......................................... 2-0-1 Avengers ....................................................1-1-1 Hackers ...................................................... 1-2-1 Metal Militia ........................................... 0-3-0 Evert G. Manehum City Clerk Games Played - TNR Machine 6 vs. Hackers 4; Avengers 15 vs. Metal Militia 8; Bye: Advanced Slone and Tile. EARN t9M PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN Join the mining assistant class at Thornapple Manor LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIOS CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS ANO RELATED EQUIPMENT The Ciy or Healings. Matagan. a requeaSng bMa lor provwon o( batfc signal improvements al the rrteraecSon of SUM and Michigan Streets The City ot Hastings reserves ta right to reject any and aS tads. Io wave any magutaSae In lhe bid proposals. and to awwd the bid as deemed Io bo In the City’s beet interesl price and other factors considered Sealed bids shall be received et the once of the Cey CtaWTreMurw. 201 E. State Street Hastings. Michigan. <9058. unlS 330 pm on Tuesday. April 4, 2000. <1 which time they ahaS be opened and publicly read aloud Mandwory specificaeons are aveiaoie a lhe above alarm AS tads she* be Hearty marked on the outside ol the submitta package . ............PM. Traffic Signa Syetom- SPRING CLEAN-UP GET THAT NEW CAR LOOK HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP DE-T APING. WASHING. WAXING. BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLY­ MER SEALANT VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO MOTOR CLEANING. COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc. PICK-UP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. HASTINGS 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E.W. BUSS 616/945-5607 and make a dffemnee in the Iv-s of others. The dan wl ba held Agri 17 through Mey 1 and is not in aaa- don on weekends. After successful compWfon ot slate testing, wage writ increase to 110.56 per hoi* To ensure the safety of our residents and staff, ail appli­ Motto* t»* Mortgage Forocloourw Sale THIS RRk’ IS A D€BT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ■FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Dvtauft has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Clarence E BronMey, A Single Man (ongina! mortgagors) to Amehquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated August 26.1996. and recorded on October 1. 1999 in Docket #1018770. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is clamed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 55/100 doNars (8117,213 55). mdudmg merest at 8 500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained n said mortgage and the statute n such case made and provided, notice « hereby given that said mort­ gage be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings Ml at 1.-00 p m , on May 4. 2000 Sard premises ve situated m TOWNSHIP OF BARRY Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A Parcel of Land in the East 1,*2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14. Commencing at the Northwest Comer of the East 1/2 of the Northwest V4 of Said Section 14; Thence South ParaMei wen the West 1/8 Line 1641 Feet; Thence East 1320 Feet. Thence North 1841 Feet; Thence West 1320 Feet to the Place of Beginning Except commencing at the Northwest Comer of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Said Section 14 for a Ptace of Beginning, Thence South 300 feet: Thence East 600 FeM to the West Shore of Fax Lake. Thence North 300 Feel Thence West 600 Feet to the Place of Begsxwig The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated March 23. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1X1 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 F4e 4200013186 Cougars (4.20) cants tn subject to criminal background checks and drug screens. Apply for this opportunity In person by A<LG Hastings, Ml 40068 • For Sale • $19.90 Delton Kellogg Building Trades House Palco & Bill Blass Shorts £rzX2? Sale $22 Docker Twill Shorts reg. $28 Delton Kellogg School Board announces the opportunity to bid upon the high school building trade’s house at 10585 Stoney Point Road. Crooked Lake. Delton. Mich. It is 1.690 sq. ft. with walkout. This home features three bedrooms. 2 L2 baths, a large living area and a two-car garage on the main level. It has a partially finished basement of two bed­ rooms. a bath and a large family room. The main level has cathedral ceilings in most rooms. Other features include main floor laundry, large kitchen with snack bar. gas fireplace, master suite with whirlpool tub. energy saving construction, full-length deck, driveway and sidewalk and minimal land­ scaping. A minimum bid of $185,000 must be submitted. Bid forms are available in the Superintendent's Office. 327 North Grove St.. Delton. Mich. Bids will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. April 28. 2000. Bids will be opened al that time. Assured funding by the winning bid must be demonstrated. If you have any questions, call (616)623-9246. Off Men’s Shorts Pic Jim & Angi K-makt) Mon-Sat 10-9, Sun 12-5 Gem's Chasm MastchCaud VISA Dtscovra �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Tt ursday. March 30 2000 Bowne named All-State; again Volleyball seasons end The eighth grade B volleyball team at the Hastings Middle School played its final match against Caledonia and won 15-10, 15-11, 15-9. Top scorers were Angie Norris wiih 9 points, Jessica Falconer with 7 points. Amber Jewett with 6 points and Julie Cole with 6 points. Stephanie McNally also managed a spike. Aces came from Cole and Andrea Murphy with 2 each. The B team ended with a record of 6-7. 8th Grade Gold the Gold spikers won over Newhall 3­ 0, winning the first game 15-13, lhe second 15-6 and the third 15-12. Hastings trailed 11-1 in the first game before making a big comeback. From there, the Gold went on to complete lhe sweep 7th Grade Gold With a 15-9, 15-11, 15-1 win over Newhall, the Gold ended its campaign with a three match winning streak. A number of players stood out for the learn during lhe last couple of weeks. Group II Group III Group O Chris Newman(JO) first; Calob Montes (37) third; Justin Bowers (37) second; Jeffrey Bisett (46) third. Group I Nalhan Perry (55) second; Tomas Taber (64) third; Patrick Falcs (80) first. Anthony Mead (80) first; Steven Case (85) first; David Wolfgang (120) second; Octavio Romero (super heavyweight) first. At Plainwell Jon Heclhuis, third; Dave Overbeek, first; Dan Anyan, second. McCarty on All-Star gridder Hastings High School senior Gabe McCarty will play in the 20<h annual Michigan High School All Star football game July 29 at Michigan Stale University's Spartan Stadium. McCarty will be a member of the West team that also includes Forest Hills Central's Nate Blevins, Wyoming Park's R-J. Bentley. Caledonia's Dan Bloemers, Marshall's Seth Shubert and Lowell's Bill Stouffer. McCarty not only was a football star Sunday Night Mixed Matrix 68; Red Dog 68; 4 Horsemen 64.5; All-4-Fun 63; We're OK 60; Sunday Snoozers 60; Thunder Alley 57; B.S.ers 56.5; Double K's 56; Lucky Strikes 56; Happy Hookers 55.5; Thee Froggers 53; Friends 45; Rock Bottom 41 J; Bud Light 37. Women’s High Games & Series - E. Matt Loveland (50) first; Mark Loveland (50) second; Steven Ross (55) second; Brenen Smith (70) third; Quinn DeBoll (75) first; Mitchell Duquesnell (heavyweight) second. for the Saxons but also placed as a heavyweight in this past winter's Division II State individual wrestling finals. Hammontree 210-508; C. Barnum 187­ 507; S. Snider 182-493; A. Churchill 155­ 448; S. Smith 172-424; L. Potter 223; S. Vandeburg 199; K. Becker 191; J. Buck­ ner 173; A. Hubbell 158; C. Young 138; D. Reeves 117. Men's High Games & Series - E. Behmdt 221-610; B. Kirby 246-609; B. Hubbell 234-599; J. DeLaat 224-596; S. Krallman 214-585; DJ James 216-562; J. Smith 211-520; D. Dutcher 185-513; B. Allen 182-496; D. Key 208; B. Rentz 203; M. Martin 199; B. Churchill 196; A. McBrian 189; M. Eaton 182; J. James 179; R. Snyder 173; B. Drayton 154; R. Bose 147. Allen 150. Deb Mays 182-454; H. Miller 184-476. Thursday Mixed King Pins 84 1/2; The Red Eyes 62 l/2p Oops 62; Varneys 60. Just Us 56; Brown and Sons Excav. 52; Question Murks 51 1/2: Goon Squad 50 1/2; Hastings Bowl 49; Middle Lakers 49; Who's Up 32; Bull Dogs 17. Men's Good Games and Seria • C. VanHoutcn 256-627; J. Hansen 225-598; M Martin 197-547; M. Zimmerman 183­ 484; C. Leonard 200-466; C. Mugridge 182; T. Peake 181; C. Haywood 157; S. Faunce 155; F. Wagner 154; M. Anderson 141. Women's Good Gama and Series . H. Service 180-475; C. Service 160-459; S. Lambert 165-451; J. Rabley 154-413; C. Swinkunas 142-403: R. Brown 125-357; B. Anderson 141-338; C. Lewis 138-321; J. Anderson 101-270, 1. Ruthniff 172; L. Jackson 154; S. Tcunessen 153; L. Miller 142; D. Nansen 124. . Saturday Majors Chy Tournament Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 35.5-205; The Misfits 32-24; Hastings Bowlers 295-26.5; Friends 29­ 27; Advanced Commercial Primers 25-31; Al & Pete's 25-31; Plumb's 24-32; Con­ sumers Concrete 24-32. Men’s High Games A Series - L. Burch 189; N. McGhee 541; J. Bartimus 215-560; G Heard 225-629; D. Blakely 221-599; J. Maurer 200-521; K Phenix 225. Women's High Gama A Soria - J. Clements 194-547; B. Wilkins 207; S. Bowman 498; B. Conner 194. Thursday Angels Dobbins Auto Service 76-44; Fanners In­ surance 67-53; Pet World 665-535; BAR Testing 65.5-545; True Value Hardware 63-57; Mill's Landing 61.5-585. Nashville Chiropractic 61-59; Hastings Bowl 595­ 605; Cedar Creek Grocery 55-65; NAPA Girls 52-68; Miller Excavating 49-71; Shamrock Tavern 44-76. High Gama A Series - B. Heath 176; D. Curtis 192; L. Irwin 183; A. Fisher 154; D. Bartimes 204-581; E. Hammontree 187; P. Fisher 177: S. Grinage 205; T. Shaffer 179, J. Hurless 183; B. Thurston 535; T. Phenix 169; V. Browb 170; C Groffl47;C. Guernsey 231-M9fc-AL Burpee 167; T. Daniels 225-608; A Arends 172; C. Gales 132; C. Coenen 132; L. Miller 169: D. Greenfield 166; T. Soya 170; L. Watson 170; D Gruncrt 149; T. Cross 155. Monday Mixers N«»rly A Perfect Season; The Hastings Gold basketball came close to going undefeated this past season with a 5-1 record. The only loss came in an overtime shoot-out. Hastings Gold included (back -ow) Coach Larson, Adam Case, Justin Pratt. Joey Aspinall, Drew Whitney, Joe Arens. Sera Larson, Coach Jason Sixberry; (front row) Dan Hodges, Jake Tuthill, Tyler Tuthill, Eric Schiedel, Drew Bowman and helper Brian Case. (Photo provided) His soon-to-be Central Michigan University teammate. Gerrit Brigitha from Niles, is one of the 10. as is K'Bno Kimble of O-K White Conference Wyoming Park. Bowne averaged 20.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.7 steals and 4.8 assists during the 1999-2000 season. He was also a finalist for the Mr. Basketball Award and wound up sixth in lhe balloting. • BOWLING SCORESj .gfl 7th Grade Blue The Blue squad also ..umaged a sweep, beating Caledonia 15-6, 15-7 and 15-3. Scoring the points acre Dannie Prough with 11, Evelyn Rappaport with 8, Jacqui Beduhn with 6, Mariah Bachert with 5, Catherine Fish with 5, Heidi Wear with 4, Holly Fenstemaker with 2. Kalhlyn Rounds with 2, Courtney Barnard wilh 1 and Santana Gonzalez with I. Delton freestylers achieve Once again, a number of Delton freestyle wrestlers finished near the top at the recent Lakewood and Plainwell tournaments. Here are the results of the local grapplers: Tony Bowne received recognition as being All-Stale for a second year in a row on lhe Associated Press Class B squad recently announced. The Saxon senior star is one of 10 players selected to lhe squad. B & R Testing 715: Kelley's Keglers 675; T M Lassies 67; Hastings Bowl 665; Budweiser 66; Rowdie Giris 65; Dewey's Auto Body 61; Basket Babes 57; Ginbach's 56; Whispering Waters 54; Gutter Gals 445. High Gama A Series - M Kill 177­ 445; S. Nash 172; E. Hammontree 189-496; B Howes 163; D. Dutcher 182; S. Cole 157; M. Stapler 157-362; D. Kelley 220-539; C. Team Event Hand - first, K. Wait, T. Kirby. J. McKee. 1845. second, N. Wright, L. Laubaugh, B. Roach. 1829; third, T. Main. A. Main. J. Shoebridge, 1794. Team Event Act - first, C. Purdum, M. Spidel. C. Shellenbarger, 1317; second, P. Hcnny, J. Goggins, D. Eagle, 1251; third, I Weeks, J. Cordray. J. Butler, 1198. Doubles Hand - first T. Main, A. Main, 1302; second. J. Shoebridge, R. Wood­ worth. 1298; third. B. Kirby, J. Butler, 1285. Doubles Act - first, B. Kirby, J. Butler, 1111; second, P. Henney. C. Purdum. 970; third, T. Huss, B. Huss, 830. Singles Girls Hand - first. T. Huss, 645; second. R. Pohja. 616. Single Giris Act - first. T. Huss, 420; second. J. Smith, 363. Singles Boys Hand - first, C. Purdum, 720; second. T. Main. 675. Singles Boys. Act - first. C. Purdum, 645; second. B. Kirby, 506. All Events Hand. Giris ■ first T. Huss, 1837; second. J. Shoebridge, 1800. All Events. Act Giris - first T Huss. 1162: second. J. Smith. 997. AB Events Hand. Boys - first T. Main, 1973; second. P. Henney. 1941. Ail Events Act Boys - first. C. Purduii,' 1631; second, J. Butler. 1593. Bowleretta Hamilton Excavating 625-495; Bennett Industries 595-525; Hecker Agency 565­ 555; Carlton Center Bulldozing 56-56; Kent Oil Co. 535-585; Railroad Street Mill 48-64. Good Gama and Seria ■ D. Coenen 174-374; B. Hathaway 206-530; N. Gog­ gins 161-440; N. Potter 181; K Fowler 196-466; B. Maker 177; S. Huver 118; K. Eberly 168-464; D. Snyder 217-560; L. Dawe 164; J. Gardner 170-409; J. Pettcngill 167; M. Dull 159-399; L. Elliston 224-549. Friday Night Mixed Cook/Jackson 84-32; Brush Works 71­ 45; Bad Habit H 69-47; Viatec 675-485; Head's Out 62-54; Ten Pins 62-54; Four Cylinders 615-545; All But One 61-55; Beer Me 605-555; No Whiners 60-56; AUTOMOBILE NSURANC Late Comers 56-60; Mercy 53-63; We Don't Care 53-63; No Name Yet 49-67; Rocky 4 48-68; Ramblers 45-71; Teddy Bears 435-725; The Scouts 36-80. Women's High Gama A Seria - H. Service 189-523; S. Sanborn 203-535; D. Bartimus 194-517; J. Landcaster 165; E. Johnson 170-482; A. Keillor 160; G. Meaney 180; S. Ripley 144; S. Vandenburg 234-632; S. McKee 228-623; D. Mays 182­ 466; K. Becker 180-495; P. Kelley 154; B. Keeler 193. Men's High Gama A Seria - R. Roush 210-566; B. Madden Jr. 217; H. Pen­ nington 206-564; D. Service 197-513; W. Brodock 228-624; J. Bartimus 214-559; W. Gillons 159; B. Ruthruff 203-552; J. Land­ caster 188; K. Ramey 174-477; K Meaney 199-550; B. Ripley 225-583; E. Keefer 213; B. Madden Sr. 188; M. McKee 233671; J. Smith 193; R. Fay 210; J. Mays 201-559; A. Taylor 208; D. Tinkler 191; M. Kasinsky 245-605; M. Keefer 201-534; M. Martin 215-544. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care 74 1/2-41 1/2; Misfits 70 1/2­ 45 1/2; Nash Chiro 63 1/2-52 1/2; Eye and Em 62-54; Seeber's Auto 61-55; Nash “5" Plus 49 1/2-57 1/2; Mace's Ph. 49 1/2-66 1/2; Lifcstyla 48 1/2-67 1/2; Ginbach's 46-70; R.R St. Mill 45 1/2-70 1/2. High Gama and Seria - L Elliston 232-600; B. Hathaway 198-507; T. Christo­ pher 191-504; M. Matson 173-459; T. Poll 188-442; N. Varney 163-442; B. Morris 151-413; R. Murphy 162-461; J. Harper 136-373; E Dunham 163-450; 1. Ruthniff 154; J. Gardener 153; F. Schneider 135; M. Garber 455. Senior Citizen’. Bowling Nash 70-42; Kuempcl 69.5-42.5; Wei­ land 675-443; Woodmansee 67-46; Hall 64-48; Jesiek 62-50; Brewer's 613-503; No One Senior 57.5-543; Schlacther 55­ 57; Moucoulis 55-57; Snyder 543-573; Friend 51-61; M-M's 5062; Lethcoe 49­ 63; Ginbch's 483633. Women’s High Game ■ S. Merrill 235; Y. Cheeseman 200; J. Kasinsky 168; K Colvin 172; R. Murphy 166; J. Pcttcntill 190; G. Otis 190; M. Wriland 161; E. Mere car 177; H. Service 193; E. Moore 157; M. Matron 174; N. Boniface 167. Women’s High Seria - S. Merrill 541; Y. Cheeseman 525; J. Kasinsky 461; K. Colvin 463; R Murphy 456; G. Otis 471; M. Wieland 455; E Mesccar 473; H. Ser­ vice 465; M. Matson 453. Mea’a High Game - D. Hall 168; W. Bir­ man 159; B. Terry 189; R. Nash 169; N. Thaler 157; B. Adgatc 159; L Markley 157; J. Mercer 180; J. Keller 161; D. Edwards 228; G. Waggoner 170; N. Hall 158; W. Woodmansee 168; C. Haywood 165. Men's High Series - W. Birman 458; B. Terry 488; R. Nash 459; J. Mercer 484; D. Edwards 504; W. Wododmansce 484. Recreation Bowliag 83 Team 3 40; Hastings Bowl 33 and Freeport Elevator 29. Good Games and Series * C. Winland 502; M. Martin 210-543; D. Lambert 205­ 204-623; J. Cook Jr. 225-548; T Wieland 526 and H. Watties 205-247-706. 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Bony County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the First Union National Bank. Aaeignoe by an assignment dated July 28. 1999, which was recorded on August 7.1999. in Uber 1034971. on Pago, Berry County Records, on which mortgage there to dawned to be due at toe date hereof the sum of THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUN­ DRED FORTY-SIX AND 48/100 dollars (838,748.46), including interest at 12-200% per annum. Under the power of sale contamed in eaid mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice to hereby given that said mort­ gage wB bo forodoeod by a sale of the mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, al pubic venue, st the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1XX) pm., on April 20, 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 3 and 29 of Supervisor's Ptat of Howard Point, according to the recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 74. The redemption period shal be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 9.2000 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 248-593-1301 Trot! A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bngham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie #200012522 Cougars (4«) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 30. 2000 - Page 13 Health a big key for girls’ track team at Hastings If health prevails, the girls' track team at Hastings High School just might go the distance. But if a couple of ailments occur, firetyear girls' coach Karl Schwartz says that his team's prospects just might have a rocky road "The key to the team's performance will be how healthy we can stay in the sprints," Schwartz said. "Since there arc few sprinters on the team, any injuries would be devastating." Schwartz has been a part of the Saxon track program for 10 years and served for one year as the coach of the boys* squad. He says that the "team could be competitive in most meets and should finish somewhere in the middle of the league” Athletes back and ready to go include Heidi Schroeder. Karcy Schlachlcr. Jennifer Hodges, Katie Noteboom and Susan Hubbard. Schroeder was a member of the 3200 meter relay team that placed in the league "The distance team will be very strong this year.” Schwartz said. "(We also have) a gixxl individual sprinter (Noteboom), a school record holder in the pole vault (Jamie Howell) and two strong throwers (Hubbard and JoAnn Bailey)." II there is a weaknesses, Fulmer says, it would probably have to be the number of athletes. “Low numbers — athletes will be expected to do a variety of events, since wc are strong in distance, several of these girls will have to also do middle distance and sprints," Fulmer said. Wyoming Park has won the league title on a few occasions in recent years and once again will be the favorite. But also watch out for Forest Hills Central, a team Schwartz says "has a lot of terrific people back." a season ago, as well as placing as an individual in the 1600-meter run Schlachter and Hodges also were members of that O-K White Conference team dial placed. Noteboom is one of the team's top sprinters, while Hubbard has the ability to rack up some points in lhe throwing events, placing in both the shot put and the discus in 1999. Schwartz also has a couple of newcomers with great promise. Dencil Sherman ran in Ohio last year and is now geared as a Saxon. Niki Noteboom is a speedy freshman who will run sprints. Breaking Away... The girts track team at Hastings High School includes (front row, from left) Brenda Westfall, Jennie Myers, Amanda Zalewski, Angie Brown, coach Marc Waller, coach Paul Fulmer. Tasha Jones, Heidi Schroeder, Karey Schlachter, coach Jamie Dixon, coach Kart Schwartz. Melissa Hodges. Middleville's Sarah Schut (5) sprints past a Wayland defender during Monday's non-league soccer game between the Wildcats and the host Lady Trojans. Middleville won its season opener 1 -0 with forward Ashley Moore scoring the goal. After break, the Lady Trc,ans travel to South Christian Tuesday, April 11 and host Hastings Friday, April 14. A year ago, the varsity soccer team established six school records and most of the players return from that team. (Photo by Ferry Hardin) tmiry mokb, niki Noteboom, Brenda Hurless; (middle row) Ashley Wanland, Danielle Price, Ashley Deline, Erika Nowton, Laura Dipert, Joann Bailey, Amanda Hoke, Katie Noteboom, Jamie Howell, Kara Kill; (back row) Deneil Sherman and Jennifer Hodges. (Photo by Perry Hardin) GRIDDER...continued from page 12 Other important Michigan High School Football Coaches dates and numbers to keep on hand include the M.H.S.F.C.A. Hall of Fame Induction Banquet at Crisler Notice of Mortoao* Foredoeure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default ha* been made m th* condition* ot a mortgage made by Frank Clemens, a single man (onginal mortgagor) to ’.w mem saov -gage oervices, me.. **icnigan Corporation. Mortgagee dated September 24. 1996, and recorded on January 29. 1999 r Document No. 1024478. Barry County Records, Michigan and was assigned by mesne assign merits to Cont Alongage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment which was recorded on May 3. 1999. Document No 1028980. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al toe date hereof toe sum ot ONE HUN­ DRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUN DRED FIFTY TWO AND 45/100 dollars (8118.252 45). ndudmg interest at 10 480% per annum Under toe power of sale ccreamed in said mortgage and toe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml al 1:00 pm., on May 11. 2000 Sato prsows ar* situated in TOWNSHIP OF iRVING. Barry Gout »y. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Townstap, Berry County. Michigan, as described as: Commenong at the Southeast comer of said Section 32; thence North 870 43 teal to toe cen­ terline of Irving Road, thence North 47 degrees 22* 30* West 380 25 feet, thence North 54 degrees IT 30* West 1.02163 teat. thence 79 degrees 18* West 615 feet to point of beginning thence North 79 degrees 18* West 891 feet to toe North and South 1/4 line of sato Section 32; thence due North 33 58 feel to an ron stake, thence continuing due North 14 feel to toe edge ot Thomapple River; thence EaCsrty along toe shore about 300 teet to an ron stake which fees North 10 degrees 42'East 183 feet from toe point of beginning; thence South 10 degrees 42* West 183 feet to the pomt of beginning EXCEPTING THEREFROM a >arce< located tn the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 9 Weal. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing al toe Southeast cor­ ner ot sato Section 32; running thence due North 870.43 teal to toe centerfane of Irving road; thence North 47 degree* 22 30* West 390.25 feel; thence North 54 degrees 17* 30* West 1.021 63 feet: thence North 79 degrees 18' West 1.042 feat. thence North 79 degrees 18 East 464 feet; thence North 00 degrees 16 East 33 58 feet to the place ot beginning; thence South 79 degrees 18’ East <00 feet, thence North to the water's edge of the Thomapple River; thence Westerly akx»g the water s edge of the Thomapple River to a point that is North 00 degrees 16' East of the place ot beginning, thence South 00 degrees 16* West to place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 800 3241a. which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March X. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-583-1302 Tree 4 Trod. PC Attorneys and Counselors X150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bmghem Farms. Mi 48025 Fie 0200012929 Tiger* (4.27) and the M.H.S.F.C.A. Leadership Conference (Dave Lawrence 1-616-375­ Arena April 15 (Ike Muhlenkamp I-616983-4639), M.H.S.F.C.A. All-Star Band July 29 (Don Lessner I-734-671-6072) 0048) National Bank of Hastings is seeking to fill a full-time position in our Loan Operations Department Loan Operations end/or lending experience a must. FNMA, escrow, student loans, Windows NT experience a plus. Team players with a positive attitude are encouraged to submit resume with letter of application to Attn: Human Resources National Bank of Hastings, 241 W. State Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 BENEFIT AUCTION • BENEFIT AUCTION • BENEFIT AUCTION I ★ BENEFIT AUCTION it | SAT., APRIL 8 AT 7PM Join an outstanding team! Applications are now betftg an upcoming opening as a Dietary Relief Associate. Must be available to work various shifts between 5:30 am & 8:30 pm and scheduled weekends. Food Seruice experi­ ence desired ... Cooking skills a plus. Part­ time hours to begin with future opportunities. If quality service is your desire, apply in per­ son at Thomapple Manor. 'ffibrnapple CITY OF HASTINGS PUBUCNOira* SPRING CLEAN-UP OF BRUSH AND YARD WASTE The City of Hastings Department of Pubic Services wtfi be picking up brush and yard waste during the weekoi April 17th. Said items should be at toe curb at 700 a.m. the first morning (April 17. 2000). PLEASE DO NOT UM PLASTIC BAGS Only yard trimming* and brush six inches in diameter will be accepted. NO METALS or GARBAGE wM be accepted. For further information regardng waste pick-up. please call toe Cly of Hastings at 945-2468. Evert) G. Manahum 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastes. MJ 49058 • EOE City Ctert =1 Location: From Hastings w Stale Road (Not Street) 5 mites 3 west to Iroquois Trail, ngld 1 mite to Aigonqum Lake Lodge 3 Banaffi auction for Chris King who Is undergoing cancer nfl treatment. We already have gift certificates & household Bene Including books, celt phone, new tebie cloth*, £1 portable phone, gym bag. ceramic vase & howl, briefcase. M ■ 4 “J •j jjj hand embroidered Items, scooter A more! All donation* accepted including baked goods, craft item*. Etc. The building w»H be open from 10am Sat. April 8 until the auction start* at 7 pm In order tor you to bring your donated Item*. We appreciate your donation* 8 thank you in advance for them!_____________________________________ —AUCTIONEERS— KENDALL 708MS.------------------------------ H—tegi MM01S FRED and CHARLENE LEWS_______________________Rte LA* Am* **448*4 I Earn extra Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Hastings grad earns doctorate April 10, 2000 7 00 P.M. May 8, 2000 700 P.M. June 12. 2000 700 P.M. July 10. 2000 7.00 PM. August 14. 2000 700 PM. September 11. 2000 700 P.M October 9. 2000 700 PM November 13. 2000 700 P.M December 11. 2000 700 P.M. January 8. 2001 700 PM. February 12. 2001 700 P.M. March 19. 2001 Budget Hearing-630 P.M. Al meetings heto at the Hope Township Hal on M-43. Busk sea hours Wednesdays 900 A.M to 12 Noon and 10O3 00 P.M Office phone 948-2464 Minutes may be inspected during regular business hours money! Sylvia W. Forster nope i ownsnip wan < M MS ■ Census 2000 Census 2000 ■ Kimberiy McCail-Chaffin. Ph D RE., a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School, recent-: m chcmral engineering from the University of Minnesota She worked under the direction of Frank S. Bales. Distinguished MeKnight Kimberly MoCaM-Cha Professor and department head, in the area of polymer physics and thermody­ namics. The title of her dissertation was “SemiCrystalline Polymer Blends: Thermodynamics. Morphology and Toughness Enhancement .” McCallChaffin is now working as a senior scientist in the science and technology division of Medtronic, a BioMedical company. Dr. Kim Chaffin lives with her husband, Paul, in Minneapolis. Minn. She is the daughter of Mike and Sally McCall of Hastings. ’ > I I HOPE TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETINGS SCHEDULE 2000-2001 Fiscal Year ' " • । ' < • • t4 ‘ Prescription Convenience... ‘ - .■■■■ v • Location Drive-thru Internet Close to Your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com $11 SO lx plus 32 5c- m*te We need your help! call 517 27^ 2501 or 888-325-7733 Pennock Pharmacy Drive-thru Open 7 Days/Walk-in 6 Days www census noy )Obs2000 (616) 948-3136 AN IMPORTANT JOB — THAT PAYS 1005 W. Green St • Hastings �P>9» 14 - The Hasting* Bonnet - Thuredey. March 30 2000 £ake OdeMa l\J E WS Rev Charles Shields leads his congregation in a visioning conference following a Sunday brunch, March 19 | LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sala THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTtNG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Detect has been made <n toe condtoons ol a mortgage made by Thomas R Martin, a single peraon (ongnai mortgagors) to r-torthwest Mortgage. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated March 27,1907. and recorded on Apr! 2.1907 in Liber 689. on Pago 870. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there ia claimed to be due at the date hereof tie sum of EIGHTYTWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIX AND 7W100 (tolars ($82,906 79). including Merest at 8.500% per annum. Under toe power ot sale oontamad to sato mortgage and toe statute to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given toot said mort­ gage wM be toredooed by a sate of too mort­ gaged premieoa, or some part of them, at public venue, at too Barry County Courthouse to Hast­ ings, Michigan at 150 PM. on Apnl 27,2000. Sato prsmioes are sduatod to CITY OF HAST­ INGS Barry Crxrnty. Mtotagan. and are dsocnbed as: Lof 10 of toe iARDENDORF ADDITION to toe City, formerly Vtfege of Hesbng* according to too recorded plat toeroof as recorded to Ubor 1 of Plats on Pago 72 The redemption period shal bo 1 months) from toe date of such sate, uni sea an affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded to ac­ cordance wito 1948CL 600.3241(d) and given to the mortgagee, to which case the redemption pe­ riod shal be 6 monto(s) from toe date of such sale Doted: March 18. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248 583-1304 Trott A Trott PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bmgham Farms. Mi 48025 Rte 0001113251 Falcons Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLE CT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft has boon made to (be conditions of a mortgage made by Date Roach and Ctody Roach husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank, FSB. Mortgages. dated October 30.1998, and record­ ed on November 3,1998 in Document 1020255, Berry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED NINETY-THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 67/100 dollars ($193.780 67). including Interest at 9.250% per atrium Adjustable rate mortgage. Interest rate may change 10/1 of each year. Under the power of sate contained to said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, notice « hereby given that said mort­ gage wM be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Mt at 100 p.m., on April 13. 2000. Sard promises are scuaied to Township cf Yankee Springs Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9 of Pine Wood Estates according to toe recorded plat thereof, as recorded to Uber 5 of Plats on Page 91. Barry County Records. The redemption period shal be 6 month(s) from the date at such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 2. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593 1300 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Sufle 100 Bingham Farm*., Ml 48025 Rte *200012244 Hawks (330) OOPS! 11 is that time again to Spring Forward during the night Saturday. Sunday, April 2 is the start of Daylight Saving Time. Clocks such as those on an oven or an auto dash­ board arc usually left in one position around the calendar. It is easier to adjust our thinking than to move the clock. Spring break comes next week for all Lakewood schools. They return to classes on Monday, April 10. High school and mid­ dle school students had an additional break on a nice day last week when an electrical transformer had a fire. The poles are at the far west side of the high school grounds. Woodland fire trucks were called. The mes­ sage that students were being dismissed early came across the TV screens from Channel 8 during the noon news. Only the first shift of students were fed lunch before getting on their buses. Then the whole sys­ tem was off for the day on Friday since there was still no power, nor telephone ser­ vice. Also, the kitchen could not be used for food services for the four elementary schools in four towns. Saturday was an exciting day for sports fans with the final games of the MHSAA being played. There were some nail-biters. Another exciting game was that of MSU versus Iowa State. Even the Iowa coach was evicted from the floor. Rick Huckaba (wife Ruth) and his sister Eileen (Lynn) Pennington suffered the loss of their mother Friday. She was Georgia Huckaba of Lansing. She had a third child, a daughter in St. Johns. Her husband is Ger­ ald. Pastor Howard Imrrell of Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church had the service on Tuesday in Lansing. Marjorie Southworth of Mulliken was featured in a Sunday newspaper. She is stepping down after 35 years or. the library­ board. Likely her biggest challenge during the years was when a fire destroyed the township building in downtown Mulliken, including the fire department, the township office and the library. Vandalism was the cause. The township had just voted millage for a new library, which was a plus, but they had to find a place to function while a new building would be built and a place for peo­ ple to return books out on loan Their new building is a pleasant place to visit with its roomy shelving area, its community room accessible from outside, its computers and other amenities such as fax, video rental and copier. She has also served in the coun­ ty 4-H program. Lake Odessa people are most apt to know her through the member­ ship she and hr hiiAand have in Union Bank’s Cass Art Club and through UMW. The Ionia Conservation District newslet­ ter carries several bits of interest. The direc­ tor, Karen Norcross, grew up in neighbor­ ing Montcalm County, but near Hubbard­ ston, Pewamo and Carson City. Conserva­ tion efforts involve recycling, pure water, wildlife encouragement through plantings, and other issues of the environment. The district provides free seeds for planting to produce cover for pheasants. The land own­ ers are expected to prepare the soil for planting sorghum, buckwheat, perennial grass, switchgrass, com and the Michigan mix. Free shrubs are available to those who are in this program. So it you see Dog­ wood, Roselow Crab growing in fields or near woodlots, you may guess that here is a farm encouraging the growth of the pheas­ ant flock. The Big Tree contest for 2000 had 21 entries. The largest is at least two feet larger than last year's winner. It is an eastern cottonwood growing in North Plains Township, as far away as a place can be from Campbell Township and still be in Ionia County. Hubbardston and Matherton are its villages. This tree was 21 feet in cir­ cumference. However, even this tree is a bit smaller than the state champion cotton­ wood. The winner, Tess Jeffers, received a Big Tree sweatshirt and 50 free conifer seedlings. The proper place for measuring is 4 1/4 feet above the ground. Dalias and Noreen Braden have their first great-grandchild. Jackson Dallas Long weighed 9 lbs. 2 ozs. al birth. Parents are Heather and Richard Long of Hastings. Local grandparents are Fritz and Bonnie Frost. Great-grandparents are Charles and Betty (Frost) Baughman of Wayland. Elaine Mitchell of Willowbrook Drive is at the home of Darwin and Margi Thomp­ son while she recuperates from a broken We made a mistake... In your mail you received the Branch County, Grahl Center Schedule instead of the Barry County Fehsenfeld Schedule. The correct class schedule is being reprinted and will be mailed shortly to allow you to choose classes for the summer program. We apologize for any inconvenience. Angie Landon and daughter Kaylo show one of the 48 shirts they donated to the Honduras tnp. leg. Meyers’ Hometown Bakery has an added sign indicating grill offerings. Since Kelly’s place was closed the bakery increased its menu and hours so many locals get break­ fast there. The GR Press carried an obituary last week for Larry Dickman, 66, of Zeeland who died on March 18 followoing a short illness with cancer. He was the son of the late Hilmer and Florence (Uriel) Dickman of Zeeland. His grandfather had been the well known grocer in Lake Odessa, Fred Uriel. Until a sandblasting procedure on the yellow brick store on the comer of Tupper Lake Street and Fourth Avenue, the Uriel store sign advertising flour was on the side of lhe building after the Uriels were gone. Via an acquaintance who works at CNN, word came to Grand Rapids that the CNN •correspondent Christine Amanpour and husband James Rubin, aide to Secretary of State Madeline Alben. have their new baby boy born Monday, March 27. in Washing­ ton D.C. His name is Darius John. The mother's grandfather was John Hill Jr. of London The Rubins plan was to move to Pastor James Holloway poses with a member of each of the three families which tied for contributing the most T-shirts for the Youth Center's trip to Honduras. Kay­ la Landon, Katie Kauffman are seated and behind are Holloway and Fred Shuert standing in for his brother, Des. who brought in 48 shirts. London in May, where father James will become Mr. Mom while his wife returns to work for CNN. Telephones were abuzz Tuesday morning that word had come from Florida that Larry Rohrbacher had died earlier that morning. At this writing, the immediate family here was making plans for someone to fly to Florida to accompany Joan home. The Rohrbacher family includes daughter Con­ nie Guthcridgc of Coats Grove Road. Alan and Michael of Lake Odessa. Michael is the rural mail carrier of Freeport. Cordon is atWayland and Carol Scffcricin is at Port Sanilac. Following a presentation by Pastor James Holloway at Central UMC on a recent Sun­ day. pastor Charlie Sheilds tossed a chal­ lenge to the congregation that whoever brought in the most T-shirts would be the guest of honor at a pizza party on Sunday, March 25. The shirts, with pictures and wording which are most popular with the Hondurans in the poverty district where the Youth Center delegation will spend spring break, kept coming in all week. The pizza was ordered on time and people who came for the fun brought other goodies. The ceil­ ing of Fellowship was festooned with shirts on hangers. Among them were shirts with a photo of the famed calf Gemini born on the Siowell farm at Woodland a few years ago. Others advertised soft drinks and depart­ ment stores, the CROP Walk and more. When the final tally was made, there were 366 shirts. There was a triple tic for winner, who was supposed Io sit at the top table. The Don Landon family, the David and Melanic Kauffman family and Des Shuert tied with 48 shirts each. It was a fun, impromptu event with the added joy that the shirts and little girl dresses gathered would bring great pleasure and vital cloth­ ing to impoverished people. The center is to work on building houses 16x20 feet with running water and a good roof. Adam Rohrbacher, Pam Seibel and daughter Ash­ ley from Central are leaving on the trip, toward which the congregation contributed funds. More than 50 attended the Sunday evening event. More pizzas had to be ordered. March 31 is the final day for removal of winter floral items at Lakeside Cemetery. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-8OO-31O-9O31 -HfWAXDl- A RETIREMENT INCOME FOR LIFE... AND BIC. TAX SAVINGS Our annuities and IRAs offer tax advantages, high interest earnings, and a lifetime retirement income. It's not who you call after retirement, it's who you call BEFORE that mokes lhe difference. Call today I Larry Neil. CLU, CHFC nmr Fnun Um Pnacubte 333W snwsi Houar . M1M0SI Phone *45-3443 wwwtembwwwwwwo-nicon �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 30. 2000 - Page 15 Southeastern students build ‘Bug Barns’ For the second time this school year. Southeastern Elementary students from Jamie Murphy’s fifth grade and Merry Osscnhcimer’s developmental kindergarten joined in a group project. On Wednesday. March 22. students were divided into groups in order to construct "bug barns.” Each group, which included a combination of fifth-graders and DK stu­ dents. worked together to create their “bug bams." Their task was to cut two sides, a bottom, a lop support piece, and a door using saws and fixtures. Screening was cut according to a pattern. Students then glued and nailed the wooden pieces for the frame, screwed on a door, and stapled on the screening. The groups sanded and decorated their "bug bams.” lhe teachers said much cre­ ativity was shown in the decorating and that students will put them to good use. Two different age groups of students saw the door for their “txjg bam." MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (BARRY COUNTY) TMB NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DECT. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made to the terms and condition* of a certain mortgage made by HART A. COOK AND DIANA M COOK. Hueband and YAte, Mortgagors, to CHADWICK MORTGAGE. INC . A TEXAS COR­ PORATION. vtoich is organized and emsbng under the tewt of the State of Texas, and whose address Is 183J0 PacAc Coast Highway. Suto 200, Huntington Beach. CA 92814 Mortgagee, dated February 10. 1999. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on February 24. 1999. in Document No. 1028595 of Barry County Records, which mortgage was thereafter on February 12. 1999. assigned to BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES. INC , 8604 AJtoonvtee Ad.. todtanapcAs. IN 46250 and recorded on July 13.1999 in foe office of the Regwter of Deeds tor said County ol Barry r Document No 1032403 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there « claimed :o be due. at lhe date of th« notice, for pmope! and mtorect. the sum of FIFTY NINE And no suS or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate con­ tained m said mortgage, and pursuant to the stat­ ue of the State of Michigan m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday. April 20, 2000 al TOO pjn.. said mortgage wd be foreclosed by a safe at the pubic auction, to tie highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Michigan, (that being the butomg where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is held). Which said premises are described as toBows: Al that certain piece or parcel of land situate si the Township of Hope. Barry County, and State of Mchigan and described as follows, to-wrt Lot 34 of Casa-Dei-Mar of Actor 's Pont and the Northerly Haff of Lot 33 of Casa-Doi-Mar ot Acker's Porrte Plat accordrig to the Plat record od at Lber 3 of Plats, Page 64 PP #08-007-070-024-00 The redemption period shall be six months tram the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. tn which case the redemption period sha* be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated 3-9-00 ELAINE W MARDiROSMN (P33528) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee 1373 Balfour Grosse Porto Peru Ml 48230 (313)881-0298 (4/8) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate TH* RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Neal E Philips and Jenny M. Philips husband and wife, (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loan*. Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 18. 1996. and recorded on December 22. 1996 m Document #1022720 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY­ EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINE AND 22/100 deters (968209 22). rtdudmg interest at 7.000% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice e hereby given that said mod gage wR be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse <n Hasting* Ml at 1:00 pm . on May 4, 2000 Saad premises are Muated m CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lett 2. Block 3 of Kenfrtd s 2nd Addition to the City, formerly VAage of Hastings according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded r Uber 1 of Plat* on Page 37 The redemption period shal be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1946CL 600 3241 a. in ertch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such safe Dated March 23. 2000 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 248-593 1306 Trott 8 Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Tetegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 F*e #200012906 Mustangs (4/20) Students cut the screening for the “bug bam." The students decorate their “bug barns' according to taste. Constructing the “bug bam" takes a cooperative effort. LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by SHAWN M. FARR, a single man and KRlSTENA A CARR, a single woman to WOODHAMS MORTGAGE CORP, a Michigan Corporation. 4415 Duke St.. Kalamazoo Ml 49008 dated May 12. 1995. and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on May 15. 1995. to Uber 630 at Page 364 Said mortgage was assigned to GE CAPI­ TAL MORTGAGE SERVICES. INC , a New Jersey Corporation 625 Maryvilte Centre Drive. St Louis. MO 63141. by mesne assignments dated June 27. 1996 and recorded with the Barry County Regster of Deeds on July 9.1996 m Uber 665 at Page 982 By reason of such default the undersigned elects to deciare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forth­ with At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for prmopaJ and interest, at the rate of 9 000% per annum on said mortgage the sum of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT and 13/100 DOLLARS (S62.228 13) No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to lecover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided m said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney's tees aitowed by law, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the County Courthouse m Hastings the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry. City of Hastings on Thursday. April 27. 2000. at 1 00 pm. local bme Pursuant to Pubic Act No 104. Puttee Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A3240(3)) the redemption period shall be si» .6) months from the date of the fore­ closure sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption per«ou shall be 30 days from rhe date of such sale The premises covered by said mortgage is sit­ uated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry. State of Michigan, and more fully described as THE E 1 2 OF LOTS 126 AND 127 OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT 'HEREOF PPN 08-055-001 064-00 Synopsis JOINT MEETING OF THE HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD AND PLANNING COMMISSION March 8. 2000-7:00 p.m. Can to order and Pledge to the Flag. Adams. Forster, Tonkin. Woods. Albert present from Township Board; Tanner. Adams. DeVries. Pease and Walker present from Planning Commtss'on; and 14 citizens present. Approved Ordinance No. 44; ad for chloride; changes to zoning map and ordinance Adjournment at 8:17 p.m. Sylvia W. Forster. Cterk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor (3/30) Get Extra CA$H From Your Home Or Business! FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings. 1-800-501-1777 WE FINANCE AU TYPES OF REAL ESTATE! Vacation Properties Single-wMe Homes w/land Vacant Land a Ferms Investment & Commercial Multiple-use Properties Home Improvements Extra Cash ext. 5224 North pointe bank Got a Sport’s Story? Call Us at 945-9554 MAX. ESTATE OWNERS, CAU LARRY WARREN HXMY7 1-888-NORTHLOAN GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES INC Assignee of Mortgagee Dated March 16 2000 James W Batchelor (P25500) RUSSELL 4 BATCHELOR Smte 411 -S Waters Building 161 Onawa Avenue. N W Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 774 8422 MlgSaii Come see our show room display ah 21? N. Jefferson in Hastings You won't find o better window! (♦-13) �Page 16 The Hastings Banner - Thursaay. March 30. 2000 Compensation question: Should County board or citizens’ panel set salaries? CONTINUED from page one... "1. myself, hid voted in favor of the mo­ tion. I think it might be a good idea to at least have another vote on that... We didn't really pass a motion to eliminate the committee, in fact we deadlocked on the motion, which is a no vote on the motion. It appears to me that the Compensation Commission is probably still in existence, but doesn't have a quorum of members, since we took no action to actually elimi­ nate the commission,*' Mackenzie said. Prior to the establishment of the Com­ pensation Commission, the County Board determined its own salary and the pay of other elected officials. When the County Board appoints citi­ zens to the Compensation Commission, the board still has the power to reject the commission's recommendations. However, in the past some County Board members have complained that in order to veto any of the commission's pay or fringe benefit recommendations, the board has to decline to accept lhe entire commission report rather than reject specific line items if it disagrees. Some commissioners in the past have said they believe the Compensation Com­ mission members can look at salary and fringes more objectively because they do not work closely with county elected offi­ cials like the County Board does. The Compensation Commission usually has three public meetings in a 45-day period to research and discuss salaries and benefits for county officials. Other current and past officials have gone on record saying that the Compensation Commission is a mechanism for the County Board lo duck its responsibilities by hiding behind a committee of citizens. Besides county commissioners, the Compensation Commission recommends salaries and benefits for the county clerk, register of deeds, treasurer, prosecuting at­ torney, sheriff and drain commissioner. In other business, this week, the County Board • Approved a map change as an amend­ ment to the 1976 County Zoning Ordi­ nance to rezone property in Section 6 of Barry Township. Ira Steven and Jennie Os­ good. who operate the Delton Floral Shop, requested the rezoning from rural and resi­ dential convenience commercial district (C­ 2) to general commercial district (C-1 > be­ cause they want to move their business across M-43 from their current location. The land across from their current business is adraawkgouigupuf Jopdw C-l zoning wrJ meets the goals of the land use plan. The Osgoods currently lease their re­ tail building from Tom Walker. The County Planning Commission approved the rezoning after a Feb. 28 public hearing, at which there was no opposition. • Re-appointed Jim Carr, address coordi­ nator for lhe County Central Dispatch and a Hastings resident, to a three-year term on the County Zoning Board of Appeals. His term will expire March. 31. 2003. • Accepted lhe price of $1,311 from Car­ rol-Top Industries Inc. of Hillsborough. N.C., for 12 Barry County flags that have a logo created by Commissioner Robert Wenger’s uncle, Howard Wenger. The cost i..eludes a one-time setup charge of $315 for the flags, which cost $83 each. The board decided more than a year ago to seek a design for a county flag because lhe Michigan Association of Counties "came up with the idea that every county should have a flag." Wenger said. MAC was going to assign a design for Barry's flag if it did­ n't have it* own. Wenger told the board there were only two price quotes because it was difficult finding companies that handle that type of work. Commissioner Sandy James said she would like other governmental units in the county to know that the flags are available for sale if they would like to order them through the county. Bailey said the cham­ ber, the Fehsenfeld Center of Kellogg Community College, businesses and indi­ viduals should know that they can purchase county flags, too. • Agreed to spend up to $3,400 for recording and transcription equipment for the Family Division of lhe County Trial Court. The funds for the equipment are in­ cluded in the county's capital budget • Approved out of stale travel for County Prosecutor Dale Crowley and Friend of lhe Court Michael Keeler to attend a seminar in Chicago. The seminar is sponsored by the National Child Support Enforcement Association and will include the topics of bankruptcy and criminal non-support. • Approved three contracts for the Barry County Transit: a contract with the Michi­ gan Department of Transportation for $32,762 to fund the third year of a five-year lease on the 29-foot Bluebird bus the Tran­ sit has been using; a contract for $50,000 with the MDOT to fund eligible operating expenses for the current fiscal year, a new contract with the Calhoun Intermediate School District (which is acting as contract administrator for the state) for $8,580 to fund 25 peicent of the Transit's Project Zero route to lhe Peckum Center, which provides vocational education, work experi­ ence and rehabilitation, in Charlotte. Pro­ ject Zero is a state program to help Family Independence Agency clients to get off wel­ Michigan Streams and Lakes fare. Fifty percent of the route's expenses arc provided by lhe MDOT and 25 percent by the Work First program. The general public is welcome to ride the route, too. and Transportation Manager Joseph Bleam noted that riders can make connections with Indian Trails buses in Charlotte. The ser­ vice runs in the morning and afternoon Monday through Friday. No county government funds were needed for lhe contracts. Bleam said. James said the local Transit now has a three-year grant to provide transportation in a 15-passenger van for medically-related treatments, such as dialysis and chemother­ apy in cities outside the county. "It is available to anyone...," Bleam said. Shelly by procedures to make sure all property own­ ers are treated fairly." Munjoy has also served as chairwoman of the Barry County Democratic Party and aa such, was elected in 1996 as a Michigan d .legale at the Democratic national conven­ tion. She was selected at the Third District Convention. "Its the biggest honor I've ever had in my life," she said al that time. Her tenure on the Rutland Charter Town­ ship Board has not always smooth sailing, however. Munjoy was most outspoken on the is­ sue of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail which passes by her home on Irving Road. Munjoy fought the project and even sued to try to prevent lhe trail committee from proceeding with development of die former railbed property. Clerk Robin McKenna also had no Salser Staff Writer Rutland Township Treasurer Blanche Munjoy was not present for the March 8 board meeting nor lhe special meeting March 27, prompting questions about whether she still serves in her post. Township Supervisor Robert Edwards did not bring up Munjoy's absence at either meeting and declined to sa: on the record whether Munjoy is still serving as town­ ship treasurer. Reports have been circulated, however, saying that Munjoy has resigned from lhe post due to disagreement with Clerk Robin McKenna and has turned over a letter to that effect. When Munjoy was reached by telephone on Wednesday and asked to confirm the rumors, her reply was: "I don't know what's going on at this moment," she said. "You’ll have to talk to Bob." When it was pointed out that she bad missed the last two meetings, she asked if the clerk had been the source of the rumor. The Banner declined to reveal to Munjoy the source of the information "If you cant answer, I cant answer, so I guess we have nothing to talk about," said Munjoy, who had no further comment on lhe matter. Munjoy, a Democrat, ran for treasurer in 1992 to succeed Date I. Cappon who last ran for re-elsction in 1988. H's Fishing Season 1 Blanche Munjoy Munjoy was opposed in her quest for the seat at that time by Republican Preston Runyon and won with over 800 votes. Prior to being elected to the township board, Munjoy served on CAP Council, coordinated plans for Gov. G. Mcnnen Williams successful campaign lo the Suprome Court of Michigan and also served on the nominating committee for President John F. Kennedy. She worked and ted lhe Thornapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters to earn $68,000 to allow extra curricular activities in the early 1980s. When she ran for office, she was a finan­ cial secretary for UAW Local 728. At that time, she said she ran for office because there were several criticad issues facing the township, including a sewer pro­ ject, traffic lights and new ordinances. "I have the time to devote to this posi­ tion." she said in 1992. "Being a property taxpayer, I will keep track of township • NOTICE • Why every fisherman and boater needs this map The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 28, 2000, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 800 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 11 is rMimated thnl 10% of all the fishermen cateh 90% of the fteh. cxirl*... sanfdy try new fishing waters. Fish where few fishermen ever MAP OF MCH6AN itstettes teotar toel«! Stream MapThe "Stream Map of Pemsyfeano* ■ns completed fi 1965 after a todyyen effort by Howard Itgbte. a tanner ! 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The event was previously called Spring Fling. • Gave permission for the Hastings Pub­ lic Library to use the courthouse lawn for a Juns 14 kickoff of its Summer Reading Club and for lhe Friends of the Library's annual used book sale July 13-15. Has Rutland Twp. treasurer resigned? Stem MAP STREAM MAP • Gave a green light for the county to participate in an auction to sell surplus equipment. No date was given. Bailey said a number of auctioneers have expressed in­ terest in volunteering for the - iction and he would like to see them have an opportu­ nity. Wenger said perhaps a drawing could be held lo determine which auctioneer could conduct the sale. Auctioneers could also serve on a rotation basis, Bailey said. • Appointed Delmer Bachcrt lo fill a va­ cancy on lhe County Parks & Recreation Commission. He lives in Dowling and is the director of the Battle Creek Public Schools Outdoor Education Center, located in the Dowling area. 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No one has been appointed to fill the supposed vacancy and the board is expected to vole on the matter at lhe next regular meeting April 12 at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. Deputy Treasurer Laura Munjoy. Munoy's daughter-in-law, is also rumored to have resigned. DRAIN? continued from page 3 improvemenu. This year also is dedicated to having county dams inspected. Bids will be sought from engineering firms to do the work. The state requires such inspections every three years, Doyle told the board. Major drain projects last year included re­ constructing Parker Drain in Carlton Township. The project, funded by the Michigan Department of Transportation, included installing 1,600 feet of tile, clear­ ing 600 feet of open ditch and construction 120 feet of new ditch. The Rsymond/Erb Drain in Carlton township was improved by installing 1,200 feet of tile and cleaning 600 feet of open ditch. Property owners funded the im­ provements. In Woodland Township, the Collier/Mud Creek Intercounty Drain "was selectively sprayed using backpack equipment to con­ trol new woody growth along this recently cleaned drain," Doyle said in the report That project was funded by property owners in Eaton and Barry counties. The Gun River Intercounty Drain in Or­ angeville Township received annual main­ tenance of the stream restoration project completed in 1986. "Non-evasive tech­ niques were used to remove fallen trees, sandbars and provide protection for the stream banks." he said. The work was funded by property owners in Allegan and Barry counties. Funded by property owners. Bull and Edwards Drain in Carlton Township was improved by cleaning 2.000 feet of open ditch, Doyle said. Zerbal Drain in Hope Township was par­ tially reconstructed to better handle run-off from M-43. The project was funded by the Michigan Department of Transportation. Regarding lake level structures. Jordan Lake Dam in Woodland Township under­ went complete restoration of lhe 40-yearold concrete structure. Doyle said. Lake ac­ cess property owners paid for the work. Crystal Lake Sediment Basin in Or­ angeville Township was cleaned by remov­ ing 2.500 cubic yards of sediment and the Lake Level Control Dam was repaired. Doyle said. Cleanup and restoration of the area will be completed this year. Lake ac­ cess property owners also are funding this project The county now has 10 stormwater drainage districts for residential develop­ ments and plats because five were added last year. Doyle said. The new districts include Pine Haven HI in Rutland Township, Boulder Creek in Thomapple Township, Ridgeview in Irving Township, Old Farm Village (Phase I) in Yankee Springs Town­ ship and Thomapple Bend Estates in Thor­ napple Township. EOE/M/F �The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 30. 2000 - Pane 17 Deputy clerk wins battle with Rutland Township by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Rutland Township Deputy Clerk Rose Me Mellen apparently has won a dispute with the township over payment of pen­ sion benefits that attorneys for both sides reportedly agree she has been entitled to for more than a year. Rutland Charter Township now will have to retroactively pay for 20 percent of McMellen’s ManuLife pension plan through the Bumham and Flower Insurance Agency, said McMellen s attorney, Carol Jones Dwyer. The plan is endorsed by the Michigan Township Association. The township is required by its own or­ dinance to contribute to that plan on her behalf." said Dwyer. "They had not, so 1 wrote a letter to the township and delivered it to each member of the board and supervi­ sor on Feb. 1. My assumption is, they'll voluntarily comply with their own ordi­ nance." McMellen, who has worked for the township for the past 13 years in various capacities, worked as the office administra­ tor as assistant to Supervisor Bob Edwards starting in August of 1998. But when Edwards announced one year ago that he had hired a new administrator, McMellen continued to work for newly ap­ pointed Clerk Robin McKenna down the hall. McMellen’s replacement then resigned in October and has not been replaced. McKenna said McMellen has worked an average of 23 hours per week since becom­ ing her deputy. McKenna also did not re­ ceive the pension benefit while she worked as deputy lo former Clerk Barbara Bedford. McMellen began demanding the benefit after her hours not only as deputy clerk, but as office administrator, began to add up to more than the 20 hours per week the township required for pension benefits. Those requirements are made clear in the township's own Ordinance No. 36, adopted in 1992. The Township Ordinance cited above states in Section 3 that 'all township em­ ployees that are employed for more than 20 hours per week on a regular basis’ shall be covered by the Township Pension Plan," Dwyer wrote in her letter to the township board members. "A review of Ms. McMellen's weekly hours worked since August 1998 appears to ciearty qualify her for par­ ticipation ia Hie Pension PltaT* * e Dwyer's letter goes on to point out that: To the extent that the term on a regular basis' may be open to some interpretation, a comparison of Ms McMellen’s work schedule with that of other township em­ ployees who are not members of the town­ ship board (i.e. assessor Dennis McKelvey) also leads inevitably to a conclusion that Ms. McMellen has been wrongfully denied participation in the pension plan to this A 36-year-old Hastings man convicted of breaking into an elderly woman's home Jan. 18 while she was inside the residence was sentenced Wednesday to spent eight to 20 years in prison. Alex Martinez apologized to the woman during his sentence hearing in Barry County District Court, saying if be had known she was heme, he never would have entered. He also Claimed he never would have hurt the woman. "He said he wishes he could take it all back." said defense attorney Carol Jones Dwyer. The 86-year-old victim, however, told the ridge she is now terrified to simply en­ ter her back yard without locking her doors. "She's scared." said Dwyer. The woman surprised Martinez on Jan. 18 as he looted her home of a number of items at about 2:3C p.m. in the 100 block of East Clinton Street. He entered the home through an open door, thinking no one was at home, and proceeded .o steal a number of items. Martinez told the court that when he re­ ceived no answer after knocking on lhe door, he let himself in. The suspect was apparently startled by the homeowner and fled in the victim's car," said police at that time. The car was later recovered abandoned along M-37 near Bristol Road and Martinez was apprehended by the Battle Creek Michigan State Police Post after an unre­ lated incident. Troopers located a number of the vic­ tim's items on lhe suspect. Hastings officers were able to locale the identity of the suspect using phone num­ bers found written in lhe man s coat, which be left behind when fleeing the home. Martinez pleaded guilty to the first degree home invasion charge, a 20->ear-felony in exchange for the car theft charge being dropped. Judge Gary Holman explained that the charge n so serious because lhe home was occupied, which creates the possibility for confrontation Edwards refused to talk about the matter as specifically reining to McMellen after Monday's special meeting and hushed Trustee Marlin Wallen during -he meeting to make revisions lo the ordinance. "Rose didn't qualify for h until last Au­ gust." Edwards said during open discussion on lhe matter "ManuLife has it (the ordi­ nance! and they'll determine from lhe ordi­ nance language how its going to work." Ordinance 36 was adopted lo create an annuity or pension plan program for the pensioning of us officers and employees. It cites that the plan is to cover all members of the township board and all township employees who are employed for more than 20 hours per week on a regular basis. It also stipulates in section 5 that "each person so covered under the annuity or pen­ sion plan shall have a vested right or inter­ est in such plan zero months from the date the plan becomes effective for such per­ son." The board Monday, however, agreed lo change the hourly requirement to 30 hours per week and to change the wording in sec­ tion 3 to "zero months from lhe date the plan becomes effective for elected officials and 12 months from the date the plan be­ comes effective for employees." The proposed ordinance amendments will be published before the board can vote to amend the ordinance. "I just think we need to bring it up lo date because we re in a growth situation," said Edwards at the meeting. "What shall we do with Dennis' plan if we pass dusT asked Waken. "Well put in assessor," said Edwards. "As die township grows, it could be­ come i full-time township, are you going to have anything to offer to those full-time employees?" tsked McKenna. "If they're not doin; 30 boon s week, they don't qualify." replied Edwards. McKenna pointed out that Assessor Dennis McKelvey should also have lo work 30 hours to qualify for the pension plan. "I think he does," said Edwards. The debate ever the pension for the deputy clerk has been brewing for over a year and was first discussed openly at a special meeting one year ago. According to minutes from that meeting. Walters questioned the township's policy regarding employee qualification for die plan Edwards said then that the only people receiving lhe pension were the elected offi­ cials and lhe assessor "who puts in more hours." Walters noted at that lime that he feels McMellen is working 20 hours or more and "at some noint, wc are going to have to look at including additional employees." Edwards said then that he believed the After Martinez claimed he wished he could take it all back. Holman reminded him that he had done it before, when he was 18 years old. "He said. Tint degree is there because there is potential for confrontation," said Dwyer. "If she bad screamed, what would you have done? How would that have af­ fected your reaction, had you encountered each other? That's why the punishment is more severe." deputy clerk and deputy treasurer are not considered employees because they are ap­ pointed by the elected official. During Monday's discussion on the mat­ ter. Edwards suggested an option of only offering the pension plan lo hourly em­ ployees who meet the 30-hour requirement and lo salaried employees. Then, if they're salaried, they won't have to meet the 30 hours per week," said Edwards. McKenna replied that lhe zoning admin­ istrator (a job held by Doug Muma) is a salaried position. Muma reportedly works about 10 hours per week. "I firmly believe to avoid discrimination, it should be 30 hours for all employees." said McKenna Edwards, along with Wallers. McKenna. Finley Hansford. Haus and Palmer all voted in favor of the proposed changes to lhe or­ dinance. Treasurer Blanche Munjoy was absent. McMellen declined public comment on the matter and asked that all questions be directed to Dwyer. 59-7/8 42-1/2 58 18-15/16 51-3/4 65-3/4 108-1/2 79 19-1/16 17-5/8 44-1-2 83-15/16 7-7/16 122-1/2 14-11/16 72 9-3/4 23-7/8 35-1/8 29-7/8 10-1/4 11-3/8 4 22-9/16 55-1/2 54-1/2 $279.35 $507 10936.11 953M <4-1/8 -2-3/4 -1-9/16 -7/16 +5H6 .5/16 -15/16 +2 -2-3/16 -3/8 -1-5/16 <3-3/4 *1/16 +9 -15/16 -8-1/4 -1/8 -2-11/16 -1/8 -2-3/8 -1/2 -1/16 +1/32 -1/2 -2-1/2 -2-1/8 -$10.55 -$.04 -47M itary protection) should not respond with price fixing to take advantage of American consumers. Some claim that Americans should just cut down on driving. Vice President Al Gore has suggested higher gas taxes to force Americans to drive their cars less. But changes to reduce driving would take time. Most of us have organized our jobs and our lives around driving and reasonable gas prices. The Administration needs to reconsider its energy policy. While H.R. 3822 will immediately improve the Administration's negotiating position with OPEC and other oil-prodtxers, it is only a first step towards a comprehensive energy strategy. Wc need lo once again emphasize domestic energy production. This means removing barriers to oil. coal and natural gas production. But it also means boosting our long-standing efforts to boost research on potential alter­ native energy supplies such as nuclear fusion, hydopowcr, wind power and ethanol. My colleagues and I will continue lo push for policies to ensure an adequate and reasonably priced energy supply for experience and equipment. LET US QUOTEYOUR PRINTING! America. RNs/LPNs sports Callus at 945-9554 We currently have openings for part-time RNs/LPNs on 1st and 2nd shifts. First shift hours will be from 6:00 to 2:30 and second shift hours will be from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30. Long term care experience would be a plus. We have excellent wages, benefits and working con­ ditions. If interested in the opportunity to join a great team, submit your resume to: Director of Nursing... 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings. Ml 49058 • EOE Get Your Copies of — STOCKS — AT&T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chenucal Exxoo-Mobl Farriy Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mtg IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kmart Kellogg s Company McDonald’s Sears Smpson Industries Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pharmacia & Upjohn Wal-Mart Gold Siver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE Spring arrived last Monday and comfortable weather in Hastings prompted many to shed their winter coats and enjoy some frozen treats. Here, Brandy Ricketts, 4, (left) and Ashley Jarman, 12, both of Hastings, enjoy their first ice cream of the season while sitting on a downtown bench Thursday afternoon. Gas prices As every driver knows, gasoline prices arc skyrocketing. According lo the AAA. self-serve unleaded gasoline now averages $1.57 per gallon. Energy Secretary Rill Richardson admits his department and the Administration 'were caught napping.’ As a former member of President Nixon’s Energy Advisory Committee dur­ ing the Arab oil embargo in the 1970s and a former Director of Energy at the Depart­ ment of Agriculture, I’ve told members of Congress that our current problems could have been avoided. In the 1970s, we imported 35 percent of our oil. Today, due in part to the actions and non-actions of this Administration, wc now import 56 percent and are expected to import 65 percent by 2020. We need to do a better job of supply­ ing our own energy needs. The Administration's decisions to appease environmental groups by shutting down energy prodhas aggravated the problem. The Administration has closed offshore production, banned the develop­ ment of new oil fields in Alaska and else­ where, sharply increased royalties for ener­ gy production on government lands, and locked-up production of the cleanest coal in the lower 48 states with the Utah Monu­ ment designation. These decisions have empowered the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to fix prices. OPEC has cut their members’ production of oil by 43 million barrels a day since March 1999. Because of this, American oil inventories are at the lowest level in four years and prices are high. While these problems can­ not be solved overnight. Congress has put together a plan to start to deal with the price fixing. I voted for the Oil Price Reduction Act (H.R.3822) when it passed the House on March 22. It would empower the President to sanction foreign oil producing states that receive U.S. foreign aid. Countries that we have helped and are helping with aid (and in the case of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia mil­ CONTINUED on page IS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. First ice cream cones... Area Locations • Admiral • Back Door Deli • Bosley's • Hastings Speedy Mart • Fclpausch • X-Press • Northview Grocery • Penn-Nook Gifts • Plumb's •R&J’s • Superette • Tom's Market • Thomapple Lake Trading Post • Granny’s General Store • J-Ad Graphics • Taco Bell • G&KCorp. • Middle Lake Grocery & Deli Delton Other Hastings • • • • • • • • • Dowling Omer Store Cloverdale General Store Vermontville Grocer)' Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett's Bait St Tackle A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Orangeville 66 Pine Lake Grocery • • • • • Crystal Flash Lakc-O Shell Carl's Market Hamlin’s Quik Stop Huhn's Lake Odessa Xashvillc • Little's Country Store • Carl's Market • Cajifion's Quick Mart • Mace Pharmacy • South End • • • • • • • Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Fclpausch Delton Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery • • • • • Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Greg's Get It and Go Pastoor’s Village Grocery • • • • Gun Lake Amoco Wcick’s Food Town Sam's Gourmet Foods Cappon's Quick Mart Middleville Freeport •L&J's • Our Village General Store �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 30, 2000 COURT NEWS: CONTINUED from page 17 Martinez was also under lhe influence of alcohol when the incident occurred, Dwyer said. In other recent court business: • Jeffrey Allen Purchis, of Hastings was sentenced to prison for the second time in five months Thursday after he was con­ victed of one count of prison escape for fleeing his Michigan Department of Cor­ rections tether in Hastings Feb. 17. Judge James Fisher ordered him to spend one year to five years in prison, a manda­ tory consecutive sentence to his original sentence Back in October, he was ordered to spend the next two to seven years in prison on convictions of delivering psilocyn, the con­ trolled substance in "Magic Mushrooms” and of attempted delivery of marijuana. Charges dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea then were resisting and ob­ structing police, carrying a concealed weapon, delivery and manufacture of less than 50 grams of cocaine, metham­ phetamine and marijuana and possessing a handgun while intending to deliver the drugs. Purchis, 28, was caught with the drugs, a loaded .38-caliber handgun, drug para­ phernalia and burglary tools during a traffic stop by Nashville police Aug. 22. "His actions and his history indicate he is in fact at minimum, a user and possibly a seller of drugs," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor. Amy Kuzava. "He had been out of prison for a week when he broke tether and fled. He said he was going to sell drugs and make quick cash so he could get out of town." Kuzava said he also allegedly stole from his girlfriend as well. "You’ve established a very poor reputa­ tion for yourself," said Judge James Fisher. "I hope you use your time in prison while you are wasting away to realize you could have a better life for yourself." • Ryan Oliver, 22, of Hastings pleaded no contest to one count of negligent homi­ FISH FOR STOCKING: Gi­ ant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout. Walleye, Largemouth, Smallmouth Bass,Catfish, Perch. Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, 08988 35th St. Gobies. Mi. 49055.. 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Hastings, Ml. 49058 EXPERIENCED COOK: Ap­ ply at Prairieville Inn or call 623­ 6150 for an interview with Betty or Rrcnd.i______ LADY CAREGIVER for eld­ erly couple. 6hrs a day. 8-2.792­ 2350 cide for allegedly contributing to the death of his friend, 19-year-old Chad Campbell, last September 21 in Hastings. Oliver was charged after he drove his van with Campbell crouched in the back and Oliver knowing the latch to the rear door was broken. Campbell fell from the back of the van and suffered a fatal head wound in the park­ ing lot next to the Kmart Plaza. Oliver’s attorney, Jim Goulooze, said his client pleaded no contest because of poten­ tial civil liability. As part of his plea agreement, the Barry County Prosecutor’s office has recom­ mended no jail time and a long probation. Fisher reviewed the police report on the incident to establish a factual basis for Oliver's plea. Fisher pointed out that the police report reveals that Oliver ask police the night of the incident if he was going "to get into any trouble over this." "Apparently, the latch could not be latched because it was in a rusted out condi­ tion was the exphn£k~$ for Mr. Campbell falling out of the back of the van," Fisher said. “All of the witnesses said the van turned in the parking lot at 20 to 25 miles per hour and that Mr. Campbell fell out while the van rounded a comer." He said the police report reveals the Campbell started to get up after falling from the van. then "just went limp." Campbell was taken by Oliver and his friends to Pennock Hospital which later transferred him to a Grand Rapids hospital via helicopter. He died five days later Oliver is scheduled to be sentenced on the conviction April 13 at 8:15 a.m. • Larry Prowoznik, 40. of Hastings, was given 7411 status of the Public Health Code for simple drug possession, which means if he is successful on probation, he could keep the felony off of his record. Prowoznik pleaded guilty to the posses­ sion charge for having a small amount of cocaine in his apartment nearly one year ago. The cocaine was found after the Hastings City Police Department executed a search warrant on the apartment while Prowoznik was in jail on an assault charge. At least four people were in the home when police executed the warrant and a fourth person entered the apartment during POLICE BEAT: Girl narrowly escapes abduction try HASTINGS - Two men in a red, Chevy Cavalier-type vehicle with black bumpers allegedly tried to abduct a 9-year-old girl Friday night in the 200 block of East High Street, according to Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver. "They asked her if she wanted a ride and she said, ‘no. I’m already home,’" said Sarver. "She said the passenger made two attempts to get her into the car, then he opened the door and demanded she get in." The girl ran into her house and lhe police were soon contacted, he said. The two men were described as white males in their late teens whom the girl did not recognize, said Sarver. Police had a sketch artist compose a composite drawing of the men, but Sarver felt the drawings were not detailed enough tu be effective. "I think she did the proper thing by getting into the nearest house," said Sarver. "She responded appropriately.” Sarver reminds children to be prepared for such situations and to "make a fast getaway. "Kids are never too young for you to teach them, ’don’t go with strangers,*" he said. Unidentified man dies in fiery crash JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A man killed when his car left Collier Road at a "T" intersection with Luce Road early Wednesday had not been identified as of press time late Wednesday, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department According to Undersheriff Don Ford, accident investigators and detectives are looking to cause of the fiery crash, which was discovered by a newspaper delivery pason at 5 a.m. Police said lhe vehicle had been northbound on Collier Road (2 Mile Road) in Calhoun County when it went straight through the intersection and impacted a ditch on the north side of Luce Road in Barry County. "Impact is believed to have caused a fire, which consumed the vehicle," said Ford. "The lone male occupant was pronounced dead al the scene by lhe medical examiner of Barry County." Mailbox thefts, explosions reported HOPE, WOODLAND. RUTLAND TOWNSHIPS - At least two mailboxes in Hope township were reported to have been blown up by bottle bombs sometime Tuesday night. And countless other mailboxes and road signs were discovered stolen along Cook, Tanner, Cloverdale, Hall, Quimby and Pritchardville roads early Sunday morning. In Woodland early Sunday, Lakewood School District Assistant Principal Ron Coppess discovered his mailbox on fire and his yard "tee-peed." Police have no suspects in any of the cases, but a large pile of the missing mailboxes from Hope and Rutland townships were found on Gurd Road near Cloverdale Road later on Sunday morning, according to a preliminary report. Broken wrists prompt domestic charges WAYLAND - Domestic violence charges are pending against a 45-year-old Wayland man accused of pushing his estranged wife to the floor causing fractures to both wrists, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police. Police became aware of lhe incident when the man took the victim to Pennock Hospital March 25. The woman initially told emergency room staff that she had fallen. But when her husband MI — WB— Bi0 *e fefl because he pushed her. The man told troopers he had not pushed her. but that she tripped over a throw nig. He was arrested and lodged in the Barry County jail. Internet credit card fraud reported MIDDLEVILLE ■ When a Middleville couple with no computer spotted an Internet credit card purchase on their monthly statement March 6, they immediately became suspicious and began to investigate. The couple learned from the web site owners that the perpetrator had made the $37 purchase nn Feb. 4 and they were provided with the computer's unique "IP" address, a number assigned to each computer and recorded by web sites. With the help of a friend with Internet access, the couple was able to research the IP number and learned that it was registered to a Grand Rapids Internet service provider. The ISP. however, refused to release the name of the customer with the IP number and Barry County Sheriffs Department Del. Sgt. Jay Olejniczak obtained a search warrant to secure lhe information. Police learned that the man who had used the credit card number lives in Wayland and the case was turned over to the Wayland City Police Department. No other information was available at press time. the search, Sgt. Jeff Pratt testified at the preliminary examination. "The facts of this case would tend more to show Mr. Prowoznik as a person who either uses drugs himself or allows the to be used at this home and that he is not nec­ essarily a seller," said Kuzava. "But basi­ cally, he likes to have girls up to his apartment and have a good time drinking and smoking crack." Kuzava noted that Prowoznik is a busi­ ness owner (of Vitale’s Restaurant) and that he made a mistake which is why she agreed to recommend the 7411 status. "I take issue with some of the things the prosecutor said," said defense attorney Jim Goulooze. "I think the prosecutor has given you a very generous plea agreement." said Fisher to Prowoznik, "and I understand there may be valid reasons to do that. I hope you can change your ways and habits and way of living." Fisher told Prowoznik he thinks he has "a lot of talents," and that they are "being subdued due to your substance abuse." Prowoznik will be on probation for one year and will have to submit to chemical testing, participate in substance abuse counseling, and lo submit to a search of his home, person or vehicle with out war­ rant. He was also ordered to pay $2,000 costs and to no be in the possession of or in the company of anyone using a controlled sub­ stance. "I need to say this," said Goulooze. "The level of trust we place in this police de­ partment is not very high. There zre people who come into the restaurant at late hours that he can’t be responsible for their behav­ ior and that is what the whole nature of this case is over." “I thought you said the rumors about his establishment were not true?" said Fisher. “That’s right," said Goulooze. “Then why would you say that people at Vitale s Pizza use drugs?" said Fisher. "Customers," said Goulooze. "He can’t be responsible for their behavior." Three teens suspended for drinking WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - Three eighth grade boys received five-day suspensions for drinking alcohol kept in a locker at Lakewood Middle School March 14. according to a repost by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. ___ Police said all three boys were at the locker and one boy produced a bottle containing alcohol from his locker, which another boy consumed. When the third boy began to drink from the bottle, he was slopped by a teacher who confiscated lhe dnnk. Neighbors report rural break-ins RUTLAND TOWNSHIP ■ Two Lakeview Drive next door neighbors reported to the Barry County Sheriffs Department March 23 that they were both victims of larcenies, according to a report. One reported that more than seven gallons of gasoline, along with some tools were taken from his police barn after unknown subjects broke the lockset sometime between March 2 and March 17. His neighbor reported that someone entered his unlocked metal shed and took gas cans and pour spouts Quick change scam nets $40 HASTINGS - Two black men wearing golf hats and sunglasses are being sought by Hastings City Police for allegedly getting away with $40.13 after an apparent quick change scam at Mancino's Restaurant Saturday evening. Police said the two men entered the store al around 6 p.m. and ordered a combo meal, paid with a $50 bill, the asked for it back along with smaller change. When another employee approached the register lo assist the first employee, both men talked to both employees at once apparently confusing them. One of the men then left and the other was still in the restaurant when the employees noticed they had given back too much money. As lhe employee approached the remaining suspect, he said his friend had gone next door to get a $100 bill, then bolted from the room, entered a brownish red car and look off. Another quick change scam involving two black men was reported lo have been tried the next day at the Movie Outpost, though they were unsuccessful in that attempt. Man makes threat on gypsy moth plane HASTINGS • A citizen irate over planned aerial gypsy moth spraying threatened March 24 to shoot down the plane, according to the Hastings City Police Department. The man had apparently made the threat while visiting the office of the Barry County Soil and Water Conservation District. When police arrived, the man was calm and left the office peacefully, officers reported. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 30. 2000 - Page 19 Woman arraigned in case of suspected ‘shaken baby’ by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A 25-year-old Nashville woman accused of committing "shaken baby" child abuse two months ago turned herself in to the Barry County Sheriff's Department on a warrant for her arrest Friday. Carol Marie Zillgitt faces a maximum possible penalty of 15 years in prison if convicted of one count of first degree child abuse. "There are no other charges that I ex­ pect," said Det. Sgt. David Oakland of the Barry County Sheriffs Department. "There was more than one person present on the day of the incident, but not at the exact lime of the incident.** Police were called to the home on Wash­ ington Street at about 5 p.m. Jan. 29 when Zillgitt reported that her daughter had fallen from a bed and lost consciousness. "Officers observed a small infant fully clothed laying on its back gasping for air." said Nashville Police Chief Garry Barnes in January. "The mother stated she was chang­ ing lhe baby's diapers and as she stepped back, the baby rolled and fell off lhe edge of the bed and hit its head on lhe floor." The baby then cried before showing signs of difficulty in breathing, according to Zillgitt's report to police, Barnes had said. After the baby was assessed by doctors at Pennock Hospital, lhe child was airlifted to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. "Child Protective Services was called in and our department turned the investigation over to the state and county child abuse in­ vestigation unit,** Barnes said then. "The emergency room doctor said there was a strong possibility of shaken baby syn­ drome." Oakland said the baby has since been re­ leased from the hospital and "is being pro­ tected," but declined comment on whether the child has been returned to her mother. The Barry County office of the Family Independence Agency is involved, however, he said. ’’There was brain damage but I don't think it's known what extent it is," said Oakland Friday. "She’s going to have to be watched as she develops lo see what prob­ lems manifest over the years." Zillgitt was arraigned Friday and is free on a $5,000 per-onal recognizance bond awaiting an April 5 preliminary examina­ tion at 9 a.m. in Barry County District Court. Frank Hillary has been appointed to serve as Zillgitt's defense counsel. Library seeks Gates grant for computers The Hastings library's policy on filtering Internet content is to pul control of chil­ dren's use of the Internet in the hands of parents. "It's the parents** decision whether their children get on the Internet or not," she said. The Hastings Public Library is in the middle of a capital campaign io try to have a new facility built. Plans now call for a new building along the Thomapple River on the east side of the city on property now owned by Hastings Manufacturing. Advocates for a new library have been attempting to do fund-raising projects, such as selling engraved bricks for the new building, a project the council approved earlier this month. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Held a public hearing on its application for Michigan Department of Transportation TEA-21 funding for the East Slate Street reconstruction project for lhe year 2002. There was no public comment. • Adopted a resolution to authorize the mayor and city clerk to sign an agreement by with the city will receive a grant for $284,000 and offer a $100,000 match for the Riverwalk recreation project at Tyden park and along th- ThoraappIc River Ttto state grant actually was awarded to the city last year. • Approved a request from lhe Barry County Agricultural Society to display a banner July 1 -22 over Slate Street in down- LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE RUSSELL AMO BATCHELOR B ATTEMPT1NG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has occurred In the conditions of a mortgage mode by TAMMY LYTTLE & DAVID HAWKINS to WOODHAMS MORTGAGE COR­ PORATION. a Mcfagan Corporation. 4415 Duke St. Kalamazoo. Ml 49008. dated February 18. 1995. and recorded with the Barry County Regwter of deeds on February 17,1996. to Uber 675 at Page 313. Said mortgage was assigned to GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC, a New Jersey Corporation 3 Executive Campus. Cherry HB. NJ 08034. by an ass^nment dated July 27.1995 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on October 11, 1996 to Uber 659 at Page 706. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to iedare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forth­ with At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due tor pnncpal and merest, at the rate of 10.000% per annum on said mortgage the sum of THIRTY EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO AND 39/100 DOLLARS ($38,372 39) No su« or proceedng at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Nottoe s hereby given that by virtue of the power of sate contained to said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided to said mortgage. and aN legal costs, charges, and expenses, metodtog attorney's fees allowed by lew. sato mortgage w« be foreclosed by sate of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the County Courthouse to Hastings, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry. City of Hastings on Thursday. Apnl 13.2000. at 1 X» p m . local txne Pursuant to Pubic Act No 104. PutAc Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A3240(3)) The redemption period shall be sa (6) months from the date of the fore­ closure sale unless detemwwd abandoned to accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. to whch case the redemption penod shall be 30 days horn the date of such sato The premises covered by sato mortgage « sit­ uated n the Township of Johnstown. County ot Barry. State of Mchigan. and more fully described as: COMMENCE AT THE SE CORNER OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 34. T1N. R8W. THENCE N 250 FT ALONG THE E LINE OF SAID NW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 34 THENCE W TO STATE HIGHWAY 37. THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY TO THE S LINE OF THE NW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 34 THENCE E ALONG THE S LINE OF THE NW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 34 TO PLACE OF BEGINNING PPN 08-009-034-015-00 GE capital mortgage services inc Assignee of Mortgagee Dated March 2. 2000 James W. Batohetor (P25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Suite 411-S Waters Buidmg 161 Ottawa Avenue. N W Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 (4/2) town Hastings to advertise the Barry County Fair. • Agreed to a request from Barry Com­ munity Hospice to plant a spruce tree in a city park with a ground level plaque lo honor a deceased volunteer. • Approved a request from Barbara Clemens and Carson Mitchell to use Fish Hatchery Park at 2 p.m. July 1 for their wedding ceremony. City staff will handle details of the agreement. • Approved a request from the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 to have the annual Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 29. • Adopted two resolutions establishing fees for building and rental inspection ser­ vices. The fees will remain unchanged from when they were set by local ordinance in 1989 • Approved a request from the Hastings Jaycees lo have the annual community­ (cont. from page 1) wide Easter Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Bob King Park and the Tangle Town children's superstructure. • Announced that the annual spring yard cleanup will begin the week of April 17. Department of Public Services crews will pick up compostable material, branches and woody debris. • Received reports from Campbe’l and councilmen Donald Tubbs and Harold Hawkins about their trip March 22 to Swartz Creek as part of the annual Mayor Exchange Day. Il was noted that Swartz Creek is unique in that it has no downtown business district and it depends on General Motors and a race track for revenue. Campbell noted that three Swartz Creek High School seniors "shadowed" the en­ tourage and he will suggest three Hastings High School seniors join lhe group when it comes to visit Hastings on the last Thursday of May. a NEWS.,... ... SmS *W£WSE« * b Tips offered to avoid permanent infant harm The Children's Trust Fund of Lansing has distributed a brochure as part of its “Never Shake a Baby Campaign" to educate parents, families, caregivers and communities about the dangers of shaking a baby. The brochure shares information and guidelines that parents can use to avoid harming their children. Taking care of a baby can sometimes be as overwhelming as it is joyful. When a baby cries inconsolably, it can leave you frustrated, angry and overwhelmed. Caring for a baby is a big responsibility Shaking a baby to quiet him or her is dangerous. You should never shake a baby. Many young children suffer serious injury or die due to violent shaking each year. Il can happen so quickly. A baby cries and the caregiver becomes frustrated and angry. In a blink of an eye, the child is shaken and the damage is done. Shaking causes damage to a baby because they have weak neck musicals that must support their heavy heads and still developing brain. The brain has not developed its protective outer layer, which causes injuries. The space between the brain and skull is also larger, so the brain can travel farther, gaining more speed before it impacts with the skull. Even a few seconds of shaking can cause serious damage to infants and young children up to age 3. The slogan is, "Please don't shake them, you might break them." Never shake a baby or young child • Support lhe baby's head when you are playing with or carrying him or her. • Don't bounce a baby on your knee or swing him or her on your fool. • Make sure that anyone who is caring for your baby knows how to hold and handle the child. Tell them to "never shake lhe baby." • Don't spin a young child around. • Show a child love and concern by holding and cuddling him or her. • Know what to do if a baby in your care won't slop crying. Calming a crying baby • Check to see if the baby needs to be fed, changed or made comfortable. • Make sure that the baby is not ill. Check for fever or swollen gums. If these signs are present, call your doctor or give proper care based on the symptoms. • Gently rock or walk with the baby. • Take the baby for a ride in lhe stroller or in a car scat in the car. • Put the baby in a wind-up swing. • Put the baby in a snugly, soft, warm blanket. • Check to make sure that the clothing is not too tight or that the fingers or toes are not bent. • Turn on the music on lhe stereo, run the vacuum, turn on the dryer or let the water run in lhe tub for a few minutes. • Talk or sing quietly to lhe baby. • Offer the baby a noisy toy. Shake or rattle lhe toy. • Lay the baby tummy down across your lap and gently rub or pat his or her back. • Call a friend or a relative you trust to take over, while you take a timeout. • If nothing else works, put the baby in his or her bed, close the door and turn up the television or the radio. Check on the baby every 10 or 15 minutes. The baby may just go to sleep. • "Never shake a baby." For more information on the Children's Trust Fund and how it can help in this community, call (517) 373-4320 BARRY COMMUNITY SILEHT OBSERVER v tonjbwmct. REPORT CRIME REWARDS O County residents notified of gypsy spray program RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING by Casey Harris Barry County Gypsy Moth Suppression Program Coordinator Notification postcards we sent on March 22 to all individuals who were eliminated from the spray program by objectors. The cards are color coded as follows: • Yellow — The property has been elim­ inated from a spray block due to an objec­ tor. If the objector did not waive their buffer, then those properties within 100 feel of the property line of objector were af­ fected. • Pink — the entire spray block has been eliminated due to objectorfs)- Spray blocks must be a minimum of 15 acres. The objectors(s) reduced the acres to below that amount, eliminating the spray block. Some residents received pink postcards with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed as lhe objector. Those areas were found to have endangered butterfly species and can­ not be sprayed with Bt. • White — The property is within 100 feet of an objector and the acreage in that area is eliminated Example: you were noti­ fied that 10.1 acres are going to be sprayed and you receive a white post card — now that 10.1 may be reduced to 6.4 (example only). We do not have the new acreage amounts in our office. We do have a pre­ liminary spray block map in our office with the objections marked showing areas that will be changed. Objectors can change their no to yes or waive their buffer in writing between now and April 5. All changes must be in our of­ fice by April 5. Blocks will be finalized at that time. If you received a postcard and would like lo know the address of lhe objector, that in­ formation is on file in our office available for public viewing. If you would like to know what lhe objection was, you must come lo our office and file a FOIA form, then you can view the objection. All residents who are within a final spray block will be mailed a postcard in late April or early May giving information re­ garding the applicator, what chemical will be used, and the tentative starting date of spray. If you receive a final postcard then you will be sprayed. This is a voluntary program. Under pes­ ticide law we cannot spray someone who docs not want to be sprayed. We must offer a 100-foot buffer away from their property line to reduce the probability of them get­ ting spray drift. Two education/information meetings will be held to help residents of Barry County become better informed about lhe biology of the gypsy moth as well as steps lhe homeowner can take to help suppress gypsy moth. Information will also be pre­ sented on Bt and the MDA suppression program. Both programs are open to all residents of Barry county. The locations and dates are as follows: Johnstown Township Hall — Thursday, March 30, 7 p.m. Barry Township Hall — Monday, April 10, 7 p.m. TO THE RESDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNBMP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER WTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public haahng concerning propoeed amendments to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Orr$nanca/Map w« be held on Wedneedey Apnl IS. 2000. commencing at 7:00 o'clock p.m., at the Rutland Charter Townehip Hal. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be conaidered include. In brief. the 1. Consideration of the wplicabon of Robert C. McKay lor rezoning d property located approximately 300 feel south d 2020 S. M-43 Hwy. Deecnbed as THAT PART OF W1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 27-3-9. COM 300 FT S OF NE COR THERE OF FCRP06; THS 1.425 FT; TH W 320 FT: TH N 1.425 FT; TH E 320 FT TO POB. Commonly referred to es Parc*. Numbers 06-13-027-003-00 e» 06-13-027-011 -00. Thia property is currently zoned "AG" AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT The applicant seeks rezoning to lhe -RE" RURAL ESTATES RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT _____ 2 Consideration by request d Rutland Charter Townehip lor rezonmg d property loceted al the intersection d Cook Reed & M-43/M-37 Hwy. Described as RUTLAND CHTR TWP TRACT A WHICH LIES WITHIN A STRIP OF LAND 250 FT IN WIDTH LYING SLY OF PARALLEL AND ADJACENT TO A U DESC AS: BEG AT A PT ON THE EU OF SEC 13-3-9 WHICH IS S 00 DEG 4755’ E 1854.88 FT FROM THE NE COR OF SO SEC 13: SO PT ALSO BEING A PT ON THE ARC OF A 7564.44 FT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT; TH SWLY ALG THE ARC OF SO CURVE 1729.06 FT. (CHORD BEARING S 77 DEG 52-05- W. CHORD DISTANT 1725.32 FT) TO THE PT OF TANGENCY OF SO CURVE TH S 71 DEG 19-11" W 400 FT TO PT OF ENDING ON THIS DESCRIBED UNE. RESERVING THEREFROM AN EASEMENT Commonly referred to ss Percei Number 06-13013-001-30. This property le currently zoned "Cr OFFICE COMMER­ CIAL DISTRICT Rutland Charter Township see.- rezonmg to the -C3' GENERAL BUSI­ N 3S c«»deration to emend ARTICLE XX ■ 20.27 SWIMMING POOLS (A) (0) This amendment would edd front yard setback requirements and change fence requirement. 4 Consideration to amend ARTICLE XXIII - SECTION 23.01 ZONING ADMINISTRA­ TOR This amendment would add Deputy Zoning Administrator to Admmater and enforce "s amend ARTICLE XXIII - SECTION 2302 ZONING ADMINISTRA­ TOR This amendment would add Deputy Zoning Admirtetrator to be appointed by the 6. Consideration to amend ARTICLE XXIII ■ SECTION 23.03 PERMITS. Thia emend­ mem would change lhe $500 00 or less requirement net needing a budtkng permit to require a minimum square tootage exclusion. ____ __ 7 Such and further metiers as may property come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordnance ore available end may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, during regular bueiness hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said piX*c hearing ____ PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the nght to recommend changes m the proposed ordinance* and to make Its recommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accordingly, either at or following the public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public hearing to individuals with disabilities individuals requiring aux­ iliary aids or services should contact the Townehip Clerk at the address or telephone num­ ber listed below. Alt interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part »i the discussion on the above proposed amendments robin mckenna, clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 �Page 20 - The Hastings Bannw - Thu« .day. March 30. 2000 James plans to seek Sth term on county commission Precedent set with helmet law ruling in Barry Circuit Court by Shelly Suiter Staff Writer Sandy James has announced that she will seek her fifth two-year term on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. James, who has served as vice chairwoman of the board for the last four years, chain the County Board's Facilities and Property Committee and is a member of lhe Parks and Recreation Commission, Transit, Commission on Aging and Substance Abuse boards. "As a member of the Transit Board, I am proud of being part of gening half day transit into the Delton area," she said. "As a member of the COA, I helped obtain a grant to start an adult day care facility in Barry County and continue to pursue a new COA facility. "As chair of the Facilities and Property Committee, I am proud of the positive changes with our court system in the past five years. "The committee continues to establish long- and short-term facility plans to help Sandy James further improve court operations and security." James was first elected to the board in 1992, serving the Third District, which includes Rutland and Hope townships and part of Barry Township. She is a member of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, Delton Area Business Association and other community groups. She and her husband of 39 years, Larry, have four married grandchildren and six grandchildren. They belong to lhe First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. A ruling by Judge Gary Holman in Barry County Circuit Court Wednesday to dis­ miss the state's case against a man who re­ ceived a ticket for not wearing a motorcycle helmet puls the state's helmet law in ques­ tion. According to Assistant Barry County Prosecutor Jeff Cruz. Holman's ruling means that there is no effective helmet law in Barry County. "Il's the first time in this state that the law has been appealed to circuit court," ac­ cording to Cruz, who lost lhe case, he said. Cruz said Michael Olinger received a ticket from lhe Hastings City Police De­ partment last August for not wearing a helmet. Prominent attorney Lawrence Katkowski, whom Cruz said has been rep­ resenting others in such cases around the state, took Olinger's case and fought the ticket in Barry County District Court. During that hearing before Judge James Fisher, Fisher upheld the ticket and Katkowski appealed the decision to circuit court. "I think it's ridiculous, really," said Cruz. "Its a matter I thought we would win." Cruz said a ticket for not wearing a hel­ met is $50. But Katkowski won the case here and in other counties in lower courts on the ar­ gument that the Michigan State Police never promulgated the helmet rules nor held hearings on the proposed regulations. "The hearing really had nothing to do with Olinger not wearing a helmet, it had lo do with a clarification of lhe law," Cruz said. "So, the issue is up in the air in Barry County. The law is ineffective with respect to wearing a helmet in Barry County." Cruz said his argument against the case pointed out that Olinger had no standing to present an argument because he was not wearing a helmet at all. But Katkowski argued that the regulation stipulating types of approved helmets and unapproved helmets was never finalized by the state police, which is the statute's ad­ ministrative agency. The helmet statute was first approved in 1979 and the proposed rules, lhe Motorcy­ cle Headgear Regulations, were compiled by the state police in 1981. The state police are just now beginning to hold hearings on those rules, said Cruz. "He wants a list of approved helmets," said Cruz, "h's ridiculous to have a list be­ cause styles come and go." In Hastings Wednesday to hear the argu­ ments in the case was Sgt. Thad Peterson of the Michigan State Police traffic divi­ sion at their Lansing headquarters. He could not be reached for comment late Wednesday afternoon when the Banner learned of Holman's ruling. Cruz said Katkowski has appealed the helmet law in 20 county district courts. He said 15 have ruled in Katkowski's favor. "They bought his argument that there are no regulations so therefore, the law can't be enforced though the police can still issue tickets," said Cruz. "I suspect if you ride without a helmet, you will still get a ticket." Cruz said he and Barry County Prosecu­ tor Dale Crowley will review the case with the Michigan State Police to determine whether lhe ruling is "ripe" for appeal to the Michigan Court of Appeals. Holman and Peterson could not be reached for comment. No other information on Katkowski or Olinger was available at press time Wednesday. Short Foradoaura Nottoa • Bony County These models hove got to go! Our Loss is Your Gain! 99 Olds Aiero GL LEATHER. REMOTE KEYLESS, ALUMWUM | 99 Okb Bravada 99 Olds Aurora 3 5 lira TWIN CAM MOTOR. STEERING WHffi. SUNROOF. HEATED MRRORS. LEATHER MEMORY [sunroof, HEATED LEATHER SEATS, CHROME WHEELS, FOG LAMPS, POWER WINDOWS 4 CONTROLS. COZMSSETTE. MAGNA STEER. SEATS. TOW PKfl, FULLY LOADED WHEELS. AUTOBA’IN PKG. BOSE CO 4 LOCKS. PKG SAVINGS $6051 WAS 518.960 KEYLESS ENTRY, SPLIT REAR SEAT. WAS S25.020 S700 PKG. SAWNGSt WAS S32.600 BLOW-OUT Sf 900 CASSETTE, NORTHSTAR ENGINE WAS $40,405 BLOW-OUT MUCf onccMooHiaaMuiiMMoaMiHacesniaiM.nruttxx ItOW-OUTHBCf IM Dre i sbach 1 y PONTIAC < Pontiac Oldsmob.le GMC Truck 328 North Mkhkian Avou BLOW-OUT PfHCf 9 to ocmbi om employees sm ewh wiki Mkhtomu 49058 MonlMdunRB DON GENTRY. USED CM MGR • DAE WALLEY. BUWfS MGR CHRE SUOMML SUES • DENSE fW SNES • PETE SMITH SALES TONY LARSON. SALES Tue. Ttxj 4 FH irtH 6 SOrioy irtS 3 Call (616) 948-8000 Today or loll fraa to 4 Wld 8-7 Tus.Hu 4 M 8-5 Ekeems four Ewtrnnots a » Fbwlt Tuanon. MiCCM MacNfSS I Free-Tfirow Rebate Bonus! PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED W1X BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has baan mada in th* conditions of a mortgage made by: Penny S. Brooks to United States of America. aclng through the Farmers Home Administration, Un, Mortgagee, dated June 10, 1093, and rsoordsd on June 21. 1983. In Uber 575. on page 236, Bony County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage thara is claimed to be duo at tie date hereof the sum ot SEVENTY NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWO AND 74/100 DOLLARS ($79,802.74). including interest at 7.25% per num. Under toe power at sate contained In said mortgage and too statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given toot said mort­ gage w« bo kxedoMd by a sate of toe mort­ gaged promteos, or some pert of them, at public vsnduo, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan, al 1 00 o'clock pm. on Thursday, April 27. 2000. Said premisos are situated in Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: LOT 18 OF BROOKFIELD ACRES. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN UBER 5 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 29. The redemption period shal bo 6 montos from too date of such sate unless determinod abc> doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case too radampion period shal bo X days from too dote ol such sale. Doted: March 7,2000 United States of America, acting through toe Farmers Homo Administration, United States Deportment ot Agriculture Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway, Suite 222 Farmtogton HBs. Michigan 48334 Dunng the month c? March after you've made ypur puic‘’a;eany new or used w-h'de take your tty at a Free Throw Vou shoo! until you miss and we It pay S5O to* eve'.shot you make No limit GM Employees Welcome Only one shooter per purchase Not valid on ptev'c.s purchases or order: 97 NEON HfOHimi AUTO. NR, EXPRESS© PKG. SPOILER SPORTY A FUN 'MONTH 97 CHEVY LUMMA VB. FULL POWER. A LOT OF VEUCLE FOR ONLY 5<| 89***™ 92 PONTIAC BRAND AM 4 DOOR. AUTOMATIC. NR 9B CHEVY EXT CAI 4X4 5300 V8. CO. LOADED WITH OPTIONS. COMPARE WITH THE COMPETITION f *22,995! 9B BMC 1500 4X4 Z71 350 LOADED. SOLD HERE NEW. PERFECT *2,995! 98 CHEVY TAHOE LS 4X4 97 PONTIAC BRAND AM SI 4 DOOR POWER WIND0WSA0CKS, CRUSE. NR, TIT ’MONTH 2000 CMC 2500 EXT. CAB LEATHER. HEATED SEATS. 3RD tXXte. LKE NEW GREAT TOW VEHKLE. SANE TH0U6AMJS FROM MEW 96 OLDS CUTLASS SUPREME ¥-8, LOADED, 47,000 MILES 97 TAHOE LT 2 DOOR. ONE OWNER. LEATHER UKE NEW *18,995 *19,995 97 OLDS CUTLASS SUPREME LOCAL TRADE. V-6, LOADED a *27f500 'MONTH 4 DOOR LOADED CO. ONE OWNER 90 BMC SONOMA 4X4 EXTENDED CAB, 43 W6. AUTOMATA, LOADED 97 CHEVY SHORTBOX Z71 350 35.000 MUS. TONNEAU COVER. SHARP TRUCK! *17,995 99 CHEVY BLAZER LS4X4 94 BUCK Li SABRI 3800 ¥-4. POWER SMI UKJWS EXCELLENT CARE 4 DOOR. BALANCE OF WARRANTY SAVE sio.oooa S S8,W5 ALL PAYMENTS FIGURED e ZERO DOWN, ADD TAXES 8. PLATES ONLY Notice of Sate Be advised that the mortgage mode on November 19. 1996 by Donald J. Salisbury and Terri Salisbury, as mortgagor, to Hrst National Bank of Michigan, as mortgagee, tor too property commonly known as 11 Pico Road, Delton. Ml and legally described as Township of Hope a par­ cel of tend in too Northwest 1/4 ol Section 20. T2N, R9W. described as: beginning at toe inter­ section of toe North line of Guernsey Lake Rd. and too West line of Pike Rood as platted in too Plat of Diana Shores, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats of page 24. in too office of too Register of Deeds tor Barry County. Michigan; thence Souto 1*6* East, 33.00 feet to the centertme of Guernsey Lake Rd . said centeriino also being toe East and West 1/4 Uno of said Section 20; th*nco North 89*45* West, along toe East and West 1/4 too a distance of 261.50 foot; thence North 1*6* West. 407.00 toot; thence South 89*45* East. 261.50 feet to toe West line of said P*e Road; thence South 1*6* East, along said West too 374.00 loot to too point of beginning, is in default. The mort­ gage was recorded on December 17,1996 in too office of too register of deeds tor Barry County. Michigan, in book 681 of mortgages on page 90. The amount claimed to be due and unpaid on too date of tots notice is $27,896.90 in principal and $1,067.80 in interest. No legal or equitabte proceectog has boon mdtuted to recover toe debt, or any part of toe debt, secured by too mortgage, und the power of sate contained in too mortgage is now in effect by reason of toe default. Notice is now given that on April 20.2000, at 1 p.m , at the front door of the courthouse in too City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, there win bo offered for sate and sold to too hifFwet bid­ der, at public sate, for toe purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on too mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sate, including an attorney tee of $200.00 provided by law and in the mortgage, toe lands and property mentioned above. The length ot the redemption period wm be 6 months from date of sale Doted: 3-13-00 Bv Mortoaoee Joseph L. Zande (P57645) P.O. Box 4010 East Lansng, Ml 48826 (517)333-7718 (<«) Visit Us on the NET jl jadnews.com � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-04-06.pdf 7ec88167092c99b76ac8180f5e3c3292 PDF Text Text Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 VOLUME 147, NO. 14 THURSDAY. APRIL S, 2000 PRICE 50- Authorities sav It was a 'dots deal sone bad' Middleville teens held in shooting Attorney General to speak in Hastings Michigan Attorney General Jennifer Oranholm will be guest speaker al a special infortnauon seminar Tuesday, Apen 25. at the Hastings High School lecture hall The seminar will begin al 2 p.m. April 25 and will last no later than 4 p m The session, sponsored jointly by J-Ad Graphics, publishers of the Banner, and the Michigan Press Association, will focus on the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act. It is intended to be informative for public governmental units and agencies, as well as the pren itself. Those attending are encouraged to bang questions about what public officials can and can't do under the two acts and what (he by Shelly Suiter Staff Writer Two Middleville teens accused of shoot­ ing a Grand Rapids man four times late Friday night with a .32 caliber revolver are being held on $1 million bond on charges of attempted murder. "It was drug related," said Barry County Sheriff's Department Det. Sgt. David Oak­ land Monday. Matthew Twiss, 18, -nd Justin Scott Rauch, 16, both were arraigned on identical charges Monday in Barry County's 56-B District Court. Each are charged with one count of as­ sault with intent to murder James Rummeh. 25, of Grand Rapids and one count of using a firearm during the commission of a felony. The assault charge carries a maximum possible penalty of life in prison or any term of years, while the firearm charge car­ ries a maximum possible penalty of two years consecutive with and preceding any term of imprisonment. Rummclt, who was shot twice in the back, once in his wrist and suffered a graze wound to his head, reportedly was listed in serious condition at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he was taken after be­ ing transported to Pannock Hospital in Hastings. - ‘ By Tuesday, he had been removed from intensive care and his condition has im­ proved, police said. "The two charged in the shooting are friends," said Oakland. "The victim is more of an acquaintance." Oakland said Rummelt went to Mid­ dleville late Friday night to meet with the two teens. "There was a business relationship," said Oakland. "They had a meeting and it ended up in the area behind Baby Bliss. There were shots." As Rummelt fled the scene while wounded, he knocked on the front door of a home next to Faro's Pizza where he saw lights and a television on inside, said po­ lice. At about 11:30 p.m. the residents called 911 and within seconds, on-duty Mid­ dleville officer Deputy Jeff Nieuwenhuis was on the scene, said Undersheriff Don Ford "In talking to the victim, who was in and out of consciousness, he was able to get the two street names of the suspects," said Ford. "That’s all he could get." The street names of the assailants, "B" and "Mcathead," were immediately recog­ nized by Nieuwenhuis, said Ford. "Being a well trained excellent deputy, he knew immediately who they were from prior dealings with them," said Ford. "Hr. knew where they lived, he knew who they hang with and he knew where they hang out." Ford said Nieuwenhuis waited for backup !o -wrivc and the su-pccts were located at Rauch's liome in Middleville. Officers from the Barry County Sheriffs Department and the Michigan State Police surrounded the home while a search warrant was obtained and executed at 9 a.m. Both Twiss and Rauch were located hid- apprehending the suspects before they could leave the area," said Ford. Both teens have given statements to po­ lice, but authorities refused to disclose whether they had confessed to the shooting. Police also are trying to determine which one pulled the trigger. "They each say the other one did it." said Fordj^ Ford said the handgun has not yet beer, found, though crime scene technicians lo' cated five shell casings at the scene of the shooting. "They worked most of the day Saturday," said Ford. "They searched the house, they searched the grounds where it happened and they searched the victim's car." Rauch was waived to adult court by Prosecutor Dale Crowley and he is being held in the Allegan County Juvenile Deten­ tion facility awaiting an April 12 prelimi­ nary examination. Twiss is being held in the Barry County Jail awaiting a preliminary exam, also scheduled for April 12. During his arraignment, Twiss did not enter a plea to the charges, but attorney Carol Jones Dwyer was appointed as his defense counsel. Twiss told magistrate Glenn Staup that he has been free on bond from Kent County and that he is expected to appear in Kent County District Court Tuesday, April 11, to face an embezzlement charge. Twiss is also awaiting a Michigan Court of Appeals Ruling regarding his own waiver to adult court two years ago after being charged with destroying more than 100 headstones in Ml Hope Cemetery in Middleville which caused about $35,000 public is entitled to. Granholm has made similar presentations in other Michigan communities in an effort to help people better understand the two stale laws that were enacted in the mid1970s. dunng the post-Watergate era. when public disclosure of government activity was viewed as a necessity. The attorney general, a Democrat, was fust elected to her post in November 1998. defeating Republican John Smietanka in the general runoff. She succeeded fellow Democrat Frank Kelley, who retired after 37 years on the job. one of the longest serving public officials in Michigan history. Granholm is the only Democrat among what is referred to as "the big four" state elected offices, which include governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state and attorney general. However, she and her office promise to emphasize the law rather than politics in this session. There is no charge to attend the seminar. The public, as well as public officials and agency directors, are urged to attend. Matthew Twiss ing in the basement, said police. "Jeffs quick actions played a key role in Blossoms on Phil and Jacqueline Dunlop's apricot trees may disappear before temperatures are warm enough for the bees to start buzzing around and pollination to begin. That's one of the woes of growing apricots in Michigan, Phil said. The Dunlop's apricot trees, which grow on their Pine Lake property, started blooming on March 26, three weeks earlier than normal. If they don’t get any apricots thts year, at least they have enjoyed the beautiful blossoms, he said. damage Police ask that anyone who may have in­ formation leading to the location of the handgun or handguns used in the crime call the Barry County Sheriffs Department at 948-4803 or Silent Observer at 1-80O-3IO- 9031. Viking workers protest union chief's ouster by David T. Young Editor Workers from the Viking Corp, picketed the Hastings company last Thursday, Fri­ day, Saturday morning and Monday, protesting the dismissal of their union president Members of Local 5965 of the United Steelworkers of America were holding signs near the plant on Industrial Park Drive between McDonald s and the Michi­ gan State Police post. In a prepared statement last week, the union said, "We are here today supporting Local Union 5965 for the 'indefinite sus­ pension up to and including discharge, pending investigation* for our local presi­ dent "The situation is as follows: On Fri­ day... (March 24) a union sister had a con­ frontation with a quality assurance person from management A second confrontation took place minutes later between the same two people. This resulted in the quality as- Members of Local'5965 ot the United Steelworkers of America hold signs outside of the Viking Corporation. protesting the discharge of their president after an alleged incident between him and a quality assurance person. See PROTEST, page 2 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thui sday. April 6. 2000 Maple Valley teachers’ union president dies by Shawna Hubbarth Staff Writer Sharlot Sours, an educator in the Maple Valley School district and president of the Maple Valley Education Association died last Saturday after a brief battle with can­ cer. Sours had been a math teacher at Maple Valley High School since 1963 and had coached many competitive advanced math teams. She was also the vice president of the Eaton County Education Association. Maple Valley teachers and support per­ sonnel have been working under a contract extension since last July. Talks between the union and the bargaining team have been unsuccessful in reaching agreements. Teachers and staff have packed school board meetings to express dismay at the stalled negotiations, and Sours frequently has addressed the board about the problem. Late last year the teachers and staff pick­ eted a board meeting carrying signs that read “Loyalty Deserves a Fair Contract." Superintendent Clark Volz said William Kipp, who is vice president of the associa­ tion. will most likely become union presi­ dent to carry on negotiations "She was a committed educator; it was her life" said Volz. "She worked hard in both capacities as a teacher and president of the association. It is hard to measure the impact she has had on children. Many stu­ dents regard her as a favonte teacher." Volz said many of the students and staff were shocked about the news of her death because she had just taken leave in the middle of February. "It happened very fast." he said. "We will all miss her greatly... it is hard to lose someone who has been part of the district for such a long time." Volz said a new showcase for the high school that will highlight the district s aca­ demic honors will be dedicated in Sours* memory. He said she was a popular teacher, and the students will miss her. Sours was cho­ sen by the students to be the keynote speaker at the 1998 graduation ceremony. Fellow teacher and friend Nonna Jean . __ । PROTEST... from pg. 1 surancc person allegedly striking the same union sister in the face with a folded up piece of paper. At this time, the union was immediately notified, and was unable to lo­ F cate proper management at various levels. While seeking supervision, a confrontation between our union president, the same quality assurance person took place and he was questioned about allegedly striking her across the face. "Because of these actions taken by man­ agement, we cannot let this continue." Afterward, It was reported that both Den­ nis Roemer, the union president, and Don Cooper, the quality assurance employee, were dismissed from the company, which Viking officials neither confirmed nor de­ nied. Roemer reportedly was discharged for provoking or instigating a fight on the premises, but union workers said he made no physical contact in the incident. Richard Compton, vice president for human resources at Viking, said Tuesday morning, "We don't normally discuss em­ ployment matters publicly. We feel that’s a Sharlot Sours Acker said that in all the years that she has directed dramas at the school. Sours did not miss a show. "I worked 23 years with her and she loved the students." Acker said. "She took great pride in her work. She was always at­ tending workshops, classes and seminars to keep current." "She made every new person who came to Maple Valley feel welcome and know they were cared about. She made a special point to include everyone." Acker said Sours was well known throughout the state and national levels as a leader. "She attended the national education as­ sociation representative assembly for years all over the U.S. as a delegate in the sum­ mer." said Acker. “She traveled all over to do that." Sours is survived by a sister Linda (Harley) Kratiss of Olivet, and a nephew, David Krauss, also of Olivet. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 5, and memorial contributions are suggested to the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation or the American Cancer Society. private matter for the individual... we want to respect people's privacy. " Compton said he is uncomfortable with the perception that Viking employees are picketing the company. "They’re not striking, it's not a picket, it's a protest," he said. "They're doing this on their own time (as opposed to company time). There have been no problems as far as I can sec. "There is a grievance procedure in place and that's the way we try to solve these kinds of problems. Our general policy when a situation occurs is to apply our rules fairly." Union members referred to their action as an informational picket. With Roemer discharged from the com­ pany, Terry Newton, who was union vice president, will be acting president. Newton said a grievance officially was filed on Fri­ day. March 31, and he hopes to have a meeting between union and company repre­ sentatives to discuss the matter. If talks do not resolve the issue to the satisfaction of both parties, it could go to arbitration. Meanwhile, the union for now has called off further plans to picket /Kote... News Briefs: Lenten lunch series continues The annual community Lenten hat­ ch and wonttip aeries, sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Associa­ tion. continues each Thursday al noon through April 13 at Sl Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. Lunch (free-will donation) in the St Rose Church hall (lower level), will be followed by a prayer service at 12:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary. The series offers an opportunity for informal fellowship snd worship with area Christians from various denomi­ nations. A different speaker is featured each week. “The Lenten Challenge of Paid and Lake* is this year's theme. Speaking today. Thursday, April 6, win be the Rev. Pr. Charles Homeyer of the Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Kentwood. His topic will be "We Proclaim Christ Crucified.* (1 Corinthians 1: 22-25.) Everyone is welcome to attend the weekly aeries. Father Chuck Fischer, pastor of Sl. Rose, is the worship trader of the ae­ ries. Legislative Coffee set The next Legislative Coffee program will be held at 8 a-m. Monday. April 10, at the County Seat Restaurant ia Hastings. Scheduled to appear are State Sena­ tor Joanne Emmons; Stale Representa­ tive Terry Geiger. Rick Trisa, repre­ senting Third District Congressman Van Ehlers; and Oreg Moore, repre­ senting Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns con­ stituents may wish to talk about. --■< A straw vote will be taken nt the end Of ta session to glvaWghMgflWd *> back on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Barry County Chant­ ha of Commace. Habitat dinner set for April 14 A Swiss sunk and chicken dinner will be served from 4:50 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 14, to raise funds to help Barry County Habitat fa Humanity volunteers build a home fa a low hscome fomilyThe event will be held at the Firn United Methodist Church on Green Street in Hastings. Besides the two meats, the menu win include mashed potatoes and gravy, a vegetable, salad, dessert and beverages. A free-will offering win be received for the meal. Habitat homes have made a differ­ ence in the lives of about 15 Barry County families who now have better housing. Volunteers have already started building the next Habitat home in Delton, and proceeds from the din­ SALES STAFF: * « Denny Huver Bob Brumit |<on Russell J.D. Tower t » Jason R Cardis Rod Dewey Kyle Taber Jim (J.P.) Perry Mark Mosher Randy Spruly Bob Hodges 11979 E. Fulton, Lowell. MI • HAROLD ZEIGLER 897-8431 Out Of Area Customers Call: 1-800-646-4660 Contact Us On The Internet At: www.haroldzeigler.com The Thomapple Garden Club is sponsoring a presentation on Land­ scaping for Waler Quality at 7 p.m. Thursday. April 13. al the Welcome Corners United Methodist Church. 3185 N. M-43 Hwy. Quest speaker yriil be Monica Rappaport, akm^KKjedcrigucr and cxeculive director of the Barry Conservation District Use presentation is opea to the pub­ lic. Ils purpose is to help people "be­ come aware there are certain things they can do to protect the quality of lakes.* according to garden club mem­ bers. Three blood drives planned Three Red Cross blood drives are scheduled for this month in Barry County. The first will be from I to 6:45 p.m. Tuesday. April at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville. Another drive will be from 1 to 7 pjn. Thurs­ day. April 20, at the Hastings Moose Lodge downtown The third area blood drive this month will be from 9 a-OL to 3 pan. Wednesday. April 26. al Hastings HighSchooL Anyone who is at least 17 yean of age, weighs at least 110 pounds, is ia reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the dree of the drive is eligible to contribute. 'Great Decisions' series starts soon The Hastings branch of the Ameri­ can Association of University Woraea again will join the Kellogg Coamonity Colkgc hutiiute for "Great Decisions* course, Monday, April 10. from Boon to 2:30 pjn. M< eluded will be a sack hmcb topic. Members win diaems < on each chapter of the brtefi and send in an opinion ball ermyited jmcf presented io the and Congress ia June. ■Great Decisial* di views oa the opinion ballot. "Defining U.S. Interests World,* "Report Military's Rote ia icy.* Indonesia in ia the Challenge to the "Africa's Mace ■Great Decisions* group buris 948-9500, extension 2642. Cast rehearsing 'Anything Goes’ Rehearsals are under way each evening for *Anything Oom,* the first production of the new comreanlty adult theater group. the Thoraappia na will help make that a reality. Habitat is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry that builds bouses ia partnership with low income families. The bouses are sold at cost and with­ out interest to make them affordable Players. . Sponsored by the Thornappte Alls Council of Bany County, the Cote Porter musical will be presentrl tote public al 7:30 p.m. Ttanday through Saturday. April 13-15 at Central Audi- for those who qualify. toriian. 509 S. Broadway. Hastings The show's director is Francesca Amari of Grand Rapids. Cast lactate* Kyle Curtiss of Hastings, Tory Dannisoa, Linda Fuhr, Shirlee HUaton. Angie Greenfield. Georgia Undroch.. Rosemary Anger, Peggy Hemeriiag, Todd Willard, Doug Acka, Steve Vipond. Katie Cook. John Stall, Michael Terpeniag and Lisa Wikrout, all of Hastings; Kimberly KaoU aad Carol Sattcrly of Nashville; Denise Vickers of Middleville; and Kat Mshe- Candidate school sessions planned - Terms and Rates Vary See Salesperson for Details - Water quality program set A pubbe service candidate school for people who want to be elected Io city, township, county, state a school of­ fices is scheduled for 6 to 9 pan. Thursday. April 13. at Hastings Mu­ tual Insurance Co.. 404 E. Woodlawn. The first ot four free sessions, spon­ sored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, will deal with topics such as: • Self analysis — Why run and do you have what it takes? • Being a candidate — What it in­ volves. ’ • Filing deadlines for becoming a candidate. ■ Panel discuasioo — Learn from past candidates and current elected offi­ cials. The three free additional sessions are planned for three consecutive Thursday evenings, April 20 and 27 and May 4. Those interested are encouraged to call the chamber at 945-2454. Reserva­ tions must be made by Monday, April 10. of Delton. The tet crew is made op of Date Svihl of Hastings aad Doug Newton of Lake Odessa. Costumes and make­ up are being handled by Kwen Morgan and Lois McIntyre of Hastings and Nina Newton of Lake Odessa. Beth Lepak of Hastings is in etarge of props: Josh Dickenson, sound/lights; and Dave McIntyre, publicity. Music director of the production is Forest Evans of Hastings; choreogra­ pher is Kimberly Knoll of Nashville; technical directa is Rich Bowman of Grand Rapids; and producer is Norma Jean Acka of Hastings. Tickets fa "Anything Goes* will be available at the door on the night of each performance and in advance al Rm Jefferson Street Gallery in Hastings. ’ �The Hastings Bann« - Thursday April e. 2000 - Page 3 Commission on Aging awarded grant for adult care service by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Adult day care services for the elderly and handicapped will be available in the near future through the Barry County Commis­ sion on Aging (COA). thanks to a $150,000 state gram and tobacco settle­ ment respite funding. In announcing the grant. State Rep. Terry' Geiger (R-Lake Odessa) said. "Not only will this grant help meet the needs of the community, it will provide increased support for caregivers. Right now Barry County residents wishing to use an adult care program have to travel outside the county at cons»deiable personal cost." Barry is one of only 30 counties in Michigan without an adult day care facility, Geiger said in a press release. The COA is looking at several existing county-owned buildings as possible sites for the new adult day care services, but its too premature to announce a location, COA Executive Director Tammy Penning­ ton said. The grant funds will be used to renovate, furnish and equip the building for use by 10-12 adults. The grant "has to go to building renova­ tion. We couldn't put it into a facility that doesn't exist," she said when asked about linking the day care service with a new se­ nior citizen center the COA hopes to build someday. No target date has been set for the adult day care program to begin. "We really haven't had an opportunity for it to come before the full (county) board. It’s gone through Property (Committee) with no recommendation. We need to get some site people out to take a look al the couple of sites we’ve narrowed it down to," Pennington said. "Commissioners, as we have talked to them through committee, have been excited about this venture for the service of the el­ derly in Barry County," said County Boa-d Vice Chairwoman Sandy James, who also is a member of the COA Board. James isn’t sure when the matter will come before the County Board of Commis­ sioners. "We want to gather as much information as we can to make this the best service possible,” she said. Adult day care services are particularly intended to provide relief for caregivers of people who have Parkinson's disease. Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease and related disorders plus those who arc dis­ abled and/or mentally challenged. "By taking care of the family and the el­ der person it has/.o be a bonus." Japes said. "This would zivte them (caregiven) an entire da^frdtystff "We’ve 'Sways’ done in-home respite (a*“ break for caregivers one day a week for four hours), which is very convenient and easy to use and very cost efficient. But we have people we know would benefit from this program, using it, if not on a regular basis. on a monthly basis," Pennington said. "A man was explaining to me the other day, that just to do some refurbishing of their home, they needed to lake their elder loved one somewhere else for the day so they wouldn't have paint fumes...," James said. Another example of need, she said, is when a husband and wife provide care for a loved one 24 hours a day and "can't even go to a funeral together. They need time !o take care of their own personal needs as well as their obligations and this would be an answer to that," James said. The need for adult day care in the area was identified about five years ago when the COA surveyed citizens about its pro­ posed Senior Center building project." Pennington said. The idea for adult day care was put on the back burner at the time be­ cause sufficient operating capital was not available, she said. The Area Agency on Aging has tried to get local providers for adult day care, but without success, she said. "The (grant and tobacco) money became available and that pushed the gas pedal to gel it moving," James said. "So we have been working on long range plans and short range plans in the county," James said. "We're moving as fast as we can. We re just so excited." "The state, as a part of managed long­ term care, is putting more and more em­ phasis on keeping people at home," Pen­ nington said, noting that the adult day care will help relieve the stress of home care­ givers. "There are several Commission on Ag­ ing's throughout the state that have created adult day care centers so it's an arena that our colleagues are already in," she said. "Basically, adult day care is for someone age 18 and over, which is a bit of a depar­ ture for us," Pennington noted. COA clients are typically 60 and over. However, receiving tobacco settlement funds requires serving the 18-plus population. "The Medicaid Waiver program also is 18-plus so it's a way for those people to stay at home and receive (day care) services in-home or in their community...Rather than our going into the home and staying with them while their caregiver leaves, the person comes to a center and the caregiver leaves and then they have social interaction with others at the (day care) facility. The state feels that this is the direction managed long-term care services need to go, into community-based services, and they view adult day care centers as being an integral part of that They also view in-home respite as bang appropriate for some peo­ ple. Some people are better off if they are home and have somebody come in..." "What we're looking at is a very tradi­ tional adult day care facility...Probably to start out, it would be open three days a week," Pennington said. Hours of service will be determined after the COA consults Community Center bond issue expected Barry residents may be asked to approve a $13 million bond issue this coming September for a new community center to be located on Hastings High School prop­ erty. At a special meeting last Thursday, the Hastings School Board approved a proposal to join with the Barry County Commission on Aging and the YMCA of Barry County to consirocl the center. The board's action followed s milar action taken by the COA’s and YMCA s boards of direc­ tors. The planning committee for the commu­ nity center is working with Grand Rapids architects the Van Wienen Professional Group and construction managers The Christman Company of Grand Rapids on the plans for the center. According to school officials, it is ecpected that the pro­ posal will be on the ballot at a special elec­ tion September 11. Operating costs for the facility will be covered by memberships, program fees and building rentals, as well as the operational funds currently used by the three partner organizations. Retired Barry County physician Jim Atkinson will be leading a group of citi­ zens promoting the new community center. "This facility will be a real plus for Barry County and will provide a place for families and residents of all ages to enjoy healthy lifestyle activities," Atkinson said. Plans for the proposed center have been developed by community members and rep­ resentatives of the partner organizations during the past nine months. According to Tammy Pennington, execu­ tive director of the COA, "The COA needs to expand recreational and leisure pro­ gramming, and it cannot be done at our current building. Partnering with the YMCA and schools to build a facility that will meet the needs of Barry County's se­ nior citizens, as well as other age groups in the community, makes the most efficient use of the community's resources." Dave Storms, executive director of the with families to find out their needs. It could be a 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. operation or 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., etc. Calhoun County has one of the best adult day care centers and they have county millage to help fund it. she said. "Theirs is very much a medical model, with a doctor who examines patients. "Ours would probably be more of a so­ cial model with planned activities and meals and opportunity for rest a^ well as systems for bathing and brushing up a bit against medical needs, cueing someone to take medication without administering it. "We are really excited about it," Pen­ nington sa>d. The COA's proposed budget for the grant funds includes $112,000 for renovations (such as installing a handicapped shower, emergency lighting, restrooms, covered en­ try way. a 24-by 24-foot addition) to an ex­ isting building; $7,000 for site preparation and parking; $7,000 for furnishings, in­ cluding beds; $8,000 for equipment, rang­ ing from a stove to computer and leisure activity equipment; and $16,000 for a heat­ ing and cooling system with appropriate duct work. "Adult day care does take a long, long time to catch on," she said when asked about the closure of a similar service that Pennock Hospital opened in Hastings about 13 years ago. Pennington said that service wasn't tied into a transportation system and no supplementary operating capital was available. "They certainly had the right idea. I think It was just a little early. There weren't dollars availblc to them to support it long term...We've got tobacco settlement money for opera*: ng," she said, adding that it comes with a 20­ year commitment. The tobacco funding also may be used for equipment, if needed, during the first year of the adult day care service, she said. The tobacco settlement funds will be funneled to the COA through the Area Agency on Aging which will be receiving $80,000 for Calhoun and Barry counties the first year. At least $40,000 of that amount has to be used for the creation and on-going support of adult day care centers, according to special conditions of the award related to tobacco funding. Other tobacco funding will come through other sources such as Senior Services of Kalamazoo, one of the Medicaid waiver providers. "That really answers the last piece: do we have enough ongoing revenue to support the program? That answer appears to be yes, "based on, not just the tobacco money, but the fact that there are other ag­ ing dollars and Medicaid waiver dollars that can support clients who are using the ser­ vices," she said. Another change for the COA, besides working with the 18-plus age bracket, is that the adult day care program will require that clients pay part of their costs. "The state is really more than encourag­ ing projects to start implementing what they call cost sharing programs. The Older Americans Act has always dictated that we provide services to anybody who is eligible regardless of income. The state now is say­ ing that with state dollars they want people to start paying for a portion of the cost of their (day) care. That’s one of the condi­ tions in this tobacco settlement money is that for any senior who is at or above 150 percent of poverty, they would be paying a portion of the cost of their service, based on their income," Pennington said. Central has special events MADD plans tree planting event April 15 The local chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will have a tree ceremony at II a.m. Saturday, at Charlton Park. of the Central Elementary students in Jeanne Swender's first-grade class enjoyed the company o! some piat-sized piglets as they read about pigs in fact and fiction as part of "National Pig Day" recently. Pictured here are (from left) Hannah Hodges. Meghan VanZyl, Tauren Schils, Jessica Kloosterman, Aaron Hilliker and Nathaniel McComb. YMCA, reported that in the fail of 1998, the YMCA of the USA conducted a survey of Barry County residents to identify poten­ tial community, social and/or recreational issues that the YMCA should consider ad­ dressing. Sixty-eight percent of the respon­ dents indicated that attention needed to be focused on providing activities for families, middle school students and grade school youth, while 75 percent of those inter­ viewed believed that an indoor swimming pool should be the number one recreational component built. Since then, the YMCA board has been exploring the possibility of building a full-facility YMCA to meet those needs. With the YMCA, COA. and the schools combining their resources xnd working together, a facility can be built that will provide programs and opportuni­ ties that will belter meet the needs of Barry County residents from infants to seniors, school officials said. Also benefiting will be students in all of the schools who will be able to use the ac­ tivity centers that the facility will provide. Tentative plans for the community center include a swimming complex, a wood­ working shop and dining area for seniors, exercise and aerobic rooms, a teen center, a child development center, multi-purpose rooms that can be used for enrichment classes and other community functions, and a gymnasium. The facility will not affect current in-home and community programs and services presently being offered by the YMCA and COA, but will allow both or­ ganizations to expand program opportuni­ ties which will meet the needs of Barry County residents into the 21st century. By being located on the high school property, the COA will be able to utilize the school's kitchen to prepare meals it serves daily to Barry County seniors, and the YMCA can take advantage of the high school's fields and courts to offer outdoor activities adjacent to the center. Programming suggestions for the commu­ nity center will be solicited from Barry County residents. For instance, one senior may be paying $2 an hour as a portion of their cost while others -nay be paying more, based on their income. Pennington said the COA will be study­ ing state guidelines and operations of other adult day care centers to determine what Barry's rates will be. Some centers take into consideration a person's current medi­ cal costs, including prescription drugs. The goal is to make the cost "the most advantageous to the most people," Pen­ nington said. Money paid by clients is required to go back to supplement the adult day care pro­ gram, Pennington said, rather than other COA programs. A volunteer system of transportation is in plbuc at the COA and she expects that will enhance use of the adult day care. She also said the Barry County Transit is a "wonderful resource with wheelchair-lift equipped vehicles." The COA will probably be hiring one full time person, with some social work and/or activities experience, and one part­ time nurse's aide position to staff the adult daycare. Meals will be provided by the COA's ex­ isting programs. More study will be done concerning staffing, Pennington said. She and James recently visited several adult day care centers in other counties to get ideas. The COA's adult day care grant, to be administered by the state Department of Community Health, is intended to help "improve seniors' access to programs and services," Rep. Geiger said. "I am grateful that DCH recognized the need for adult care in our county and were willing to help our area meet that need," Geiger said. "This grant gives us a real op­ portunity to focus on the issues affecting seniors, who are quickly becoming the fastest growing segment of Michigan's population," he said. County Chapter. MADD has sponsored a National Crime Victims’ Right Week observance each year by planting a maple tree at Charlton Park in memory of and with hope for victims of all crimes. The tree stands as a living memori­ al for victims of crime. The program will be held inside in case of rain. The program is open to victims of all crimes and the public. There will be no charge to enter the park for this ceremony. The theme “Dare to Drcam” reflects on the strides that have been made toward vic­ tim justice that emerged from victims who dared to share their personal pain so that others might learn from their experiences; from victim service providers who dared to push for significant reforms tViat have resulted in more consistent and comprehen­ sive assistance for crime victims; and from justice officials who dared to pursue a sys­ tem of justice that balances the rights of accused and convicted offenders with the rights of crime victims For more information about the tree planting ceremony at Chariton Park, call 765-5322 or 948-3388 Central first-graders (from left) Alex Randall, Courtney Hurley and Tauri Schils were among students at Central taking advantage of spring weather recently to draw models of the water cycle, which helped them demonstrate their understanding of the properties of water. Quality Printing ...depends on experience and equipment. LET US QUOTEYOUR PRINTING! • Parents of students in Jeanne Swender's first grade class at Central Elementary were invited to be guest readers for Reading Month, which was in March. Among the many visitors was Dr. Scott Hodges (pictured). He read a humorous book about a dentist. He then passeo out toothbrushes and surgical masks to the class. J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner Thursday. April 6. 2000 LETTERS from our readers... No warranties for defective animals To the editor: I am writing this in response to the recent letter from lyienc Cooley. It is always sad to hear of an animal that appears healthy, but, in fact, has a life threatening ailment an the difficult, but humane, decision for euthanasia that must be made by the owner of such an animal. It is true that almost every day dogs and cats who have obvious injuries or illnesses come into the country animal shelter. The animal control officers have the responsi­ bility of either euthanizing these animals or seeking medical care (which the Barry County Humane Society pays for). Unfor­ tunately, not all diseases and injunes arc obvious, or may not seem as serious as they really arc When this is the situation, these animals arc put up for adoption. If the animal is lucky enough to be adopted, the new owner may later discover that their new family member has a malady they were not expect­ ing. The owner, working with the advise of their veterinarian, has to decide what action to take. J can understand the disappointment and sadness Ms. Cooley experienced with the adoption and eventual euthanasia of her lab. I do, however, feel that it ir not appropriate to condemn the county animal shelter and its employees for what occurred Barry County' has only one public facility that humanely houses unwanted and lost animals. This facility is where so many ani­ mals have been given a "second chance" to become a loving member in someone’s home. The employees arc humane individu­ als, charged with the care of thousands of animals every year. They do the best they can, within the constraints the County Board of Commissioners and state law allow. I agree it would be wonderful if every dog and cat. coming into the animal shelter anti considered adoptable, could receive a phys­ ical screening by a veterinarian for possible health problems. And, yes. there are a few Many happy stories at shelter Dear editor: Puppy paws and kitty tails, that was all I saw when they brought me into the animal shelter that morning. Our mother aban­ doned my brothers, sisters and me. She could not feed us or take care of us. The animal shelter took us in. They gave us a warm, dry place to sleep, and plenty of food for our bellies, it was only a few days when the workers brought a young couple in and introduced us. This couple wanted an addition to their family, but were not yet ready for babies The woman picked me up. smiling from car to ear and held me close to her chest. I felt so comfortable and knew right away I was going home with them. Now I am a few months older. I get into trouble once in awhile, after all I am still a pup, but I love being a part of a family. My family and I wanted to thank the ani­ mal shelter for giving me a happy life. If it was not for them, I would never have had a chance and neither would any of those oth­ er pets. In my short stay there, I watched many other puppies and kitties get adopted, and as they walked out those doors together they were always very happy and smiling,both owner and pct. Jamoca Risner, Parents Mr. and Mrs. Brian Risner Hastings Campaign finance common and legal To the editor: Campaign financing is legal and com­ monly used throughout the land All the candidates use some fund-raising and State Rep Terry Gager is no excep­ tion. He docs have the option of running for the Michigan Senate in two years. Terry has been a friend for 22 years and we know he is competent and honest. All of the money he has collected is legal and documented, as is required by law John McCain and Common Qausc have not inspired a large part of the population to vote for or support finance reform. The last time I saw a poll on the subject, it rated 10th place. The US. Congress is of the opinion that campaign financing is protected as free speech. Term limits arc working as intended. One-third of the legislature is new every two years. New people have different plans and sometimes new ideas to get the work of the state done. Terry did his thing and now someone else gets to carry the ball. Ter.y’s experience would be useful in the senate because be already knows how the senate operates. He will also be at bottom of the seniority in the senate, which will limit his influence to some extent. We will support Terry when he runs for the senate. Mr. Dwyer’s statement that Terry raised a whale of a lot of money indicates that Mr. Dwyer ha^ never financed a campaign for a senate seat. Where the money is spent is where the political printer and oolitical advertisers are located in Lansing. Having been involved with both Bob Bender's and Terry's campaigns, it can also be fun to attend functions at the capital or fund-rais­ ing golf oui*ng. Mr. Dwyer must be outside the loop or must not contribute to campaign of the pcopic he supports, or he would know what it costs to win. We want the local paper to publish any information that is factual on campaign financing or spending. The law is clear on what is legal. There is no reason for innu­ endo when the facts are there for everyone to see. Barbara Drewcl. Freeport Agnes Androunie, Hastings such facilities around the country that have lhe financial means to have an in-house vet­ erinarian to perform such exams. Our coun­ ty-funded animal shelter does not have such a luxury, nor does the Humane Society, that pays for multiple services for the animal shelter. Animals are not machines; there arc no warranties against defects. Over the years, many, many animals have been successfully adopted out of our county animal shelter, adoptions that have been good for the ani­ mals and good for the new owners. Now, as our county is within months of moving into a new, healthier facility, let’s think about those adoptions and the lives, both human and animal, that have been made better. Kathy Wiggins, President. Barry County Humane Society New library is sorely needed To the editor: The Hastings Public Library is a weekly stop of mine. Dun ng my visits, I sec many people, young and old, teenagers and retirees, peo­ ple who can run up the steps and others who find it difficult to get up the ramp and between the stacks. I sec books, magazines and tapes every­ where; in the stacks, on countertops and on improvised shelving. They arc organized as well as possible, given the amount of space available. I see the computers always in use, with no privacy for their users. The basement is damp and the books and materials stored there are subject to rum from mold and mildew. I sec the old post office. What our community needs to sec now is a new building that can meet the needs of everyone; room to enjoy the newspapers, books, magazines, computers, games and microfilm. For privacy, computer carrels are needed. We need an area for exhibits and story hours and lectures. We especially need room for the library staff members to do their work. They are sorely constrained now. We need to sec a new building with plenty of parking. Let’s support a library that can become an integral part of our community. Jan Kietzmann Hastings Should shelter animals be screened? To the editor: I am writing in regard to the letter written by Tylenc Cooley about the dog she adopt­ ed from the animal shelter. This dog was found to have a bone can­ cer, which necessitated it being euthanized. My heart went out to the poor dog. but I don’t think the animal shelter is to blame. Bone cancer. I’m sure, is quite difficult to detect without X-rays and as Ms. Cooley stated so w isely, could be mistaken for oth­ er lameness problems. The animal shelter operates on a very limited budget, as witnessed by the shelter itself, and all business is mandated by the County Board of Commissioners. They arc in charge of the shelter. If people feel that all animals adopted from the shelter should be screened for health problems, the com­ missioners arc the people to contact. The animal shelter is required by law to pick up stray dogs and take in unwanted dogs and cats. They arc not required to adopt animals out. I, for one, am very glad they choose to adopt out dogs because without them I would not have my very best friend and loy­ al working partner. I was fortunate enough to adopt a very handsome cattle dog four years ago. The animal shelter also very gently and com­ passionately euthanized my 17-year-old dog two years ago. Ms. Cooley sounds like a very kind, car­ ing person, and I'm sure she would not want dogs put to death because people no longer would adopt at lhe shelter. I’m sure she would agree with me that all dogs deserve a nice caring home, whether adopt­ ed at an animal rescue, a Humane Society or an animal shelter. Daniel Koning Hastings Undersheriff is problem for shelter To the editor: Re: Letter to editor from Tylenc Cooley. "Adopter Beware at the Animal Shelter" It should have said beware of Undershcriff Don Ford! I say to Sheriff Steve DeBoer won’t be re­ elected if he keeps Ford as undersheriIT. Every increase in fees has been Ford’s doing. That you can’t get a license at tax­ paying time is his doing. The kennel fees and the hardship it has cost some people is incredible. Ford said he is not an elected servant, which is true, but who would elect him to anything? How would you like to find him behind the counter of a store or sell you a car”? Like I wrote in my last letter, give him a car and he travels the county and docs nothing of note. The buck isn’t going to stop with Ford when the shelter steals from a lady who adopted a dog. She didn’t trust anyone there to take the dog back. She had the dog put to sleep and the dog now rests in a pet ceme­ tery, at her added expense. I would think Robert Dwyer would writ; about the animal shelter, instead of defend­ ing crooks in the White House! While Dwyer is after Geiger and his fund-raising, he should get a hold of himsclf and get his buddy Gore and Clinton’* China money-raising in the open. How may arc there being investigated? You people say that a tax cut would bank­ rupt the country. How much did Clinton spend in India and Pakistan? Gifts, debt for­ giving and all the flower petals cost over 100 million dollars. La’s get a new head for the animal shel­ ter. or let get a new sheriff and we will ge. a new undersheri ff. Donald W Johnson. Middleville Know Your LCGISIRTORS: U.S Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Bunding, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Write Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a lew conditions that must be met before they will be published. 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Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line tor Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House oi Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. ________________________________________________________________________ ______________ HasttngsBaNNER ZXrvotetf to tAe mterest* of Barry County Since 1856 Public Opinion Put*8h8d by. Hastings Banner, inc. A Dmmxi of J-Ad Graphcs Inc 1351 N M-43Hwy Hashngs. Ml 480580602 fBTO) *45-8554 Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (EOtor) Elaine Gtbart /Amtor* Edtor) ShatySutoar Hsian Mudry Patnoa Johns Mary McDonough James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CleseAed ads accepted Monday through Fnday 8am»530pm, Saturday 0 30 a m • Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Jonathan Jacobs Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER S«nd address changes to POBcxB Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 Leeb Forbes, Wayland: Red Harmon, Vermontville: Nancy Schulte, Delton: Charlee Corm. Middleville: They're way out <rf whack. ■nd OFK tee a tat to do with it The poitbeam will say aaythsag if they cm p( elected" "A* long as we have oil companies with muhibffiioneires end corporate giants in power, things will pt worse. Reducing the federal tax b like putting a Band-Aid on an amputation.' T think a gas tax reduction would help to solve the problem.* -Before the government reduces gas taxes, it should make sure all other rules like fuel efficiency end ehrmnrve energy sources ere followed." Robert Freese, Haiti aft: 1 dunk it's up to OPBC. they're the ones that caused it. Of course, our government is to blame too. We should have cut the aid. That's what Desert Storm was over. We lost serviceman and what do we pt in return?." 1 drink k>s upto OPHC to �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 6. 2000 - Page 5 Pre-settlement savannah planned at KCC Wildflowers and grasses native to this area prior to the coining of settiers will be planted in a 1/4-acre plot at Kellogg Community College's Hastings campus, thanks to a $1,000 grant from the Wildflower Association of Michigan. The Association granted the funds on be­ half of the Hal and Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation. The plot will recreate the kinds of flow­ ers and grasses found in an oak savannah, which is made up primarily of prairie grasses and flowers and some trees. The grant was requested by the Barry Conservation District. According to the grant application, "this past year the dis­ trict noticed that the college campus in Hastings was sited on a remnant oak sa­ vannah that is slowly being taken over by forest." The district applied for two grants. one to maintain the oak savannah in its natural state, and one to the Wildflower Association to create a plot as a demonstra­ tion area for educational purposes. The demonstration site is located along the main entrance to the college. It will serve as a focal point and learning site for the adjacent oak savannah. The site will also demonstrate how native plants can be used in landscaping. The conservation district plants to invite all elementary and high schools in the area to use the site as a learning opportunity. "Here the students will learn the value of natural ecosystems, how they function, plant identification, biodiversity, soil mor­ phology, prescribed fire and landscaping de­ sign," the grant application stated. "The site will be prepared by prescribed burning in the spring followed by planting jArea Obituaries Harry Lee Kidder FREEPORT Mr Harry Lee Kidder, age 62. of Freeport, pasted away Wednesday. March 29. 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was bom on December 18. 1937 in Irving Township, lhe son of Warren A. and Pearl M. (Blodgett) Kidder Sr. Mr. Kidder was raised in Middleville and attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1956 He was • fanner and wood cutter. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 17 years. Mr Kidder was an outdoor enthusiast, enjoyed hunting, cutting wood and lhe friendship of many He is survived by three brothers. Kelly Kidder of Lowell. Herman (Fredrika) Kidder of Florida, and George Kidder of Hastings; three sisters. Juanita (Glen) Jenson of Augusta. Lucy Karcher of Freeport. and Thelma (Clifford) Treat of Hastings; three sons. Warren Kidder, Harry Dwayne Kidder, and Donny Kidder, three daughters. Betty Jo. Mary, and Laura; many nieces and nephews Graveside Services for Mr Kidder were held on Saturday. April 1. 2000 al the Irving Cemetery in Irving Township Reverend Ktdtard Taggart officiated Arrangements were made by lhe Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Sarah M. Yost HASTINGS - Miss Sarah M Yost, age 95, of Hastings, passed away Monday, March 27, 2000 at Thomapplc Manor in Hastings. Miss Yost was bom on February 9, 1905 in East Deer Township, Pennsylvania, the daughter of William F. Yost one of Allegheny Valley’s earliest industrialists, and Mary Maude (Wilson) Yost who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Tarentum High School in Pennsylvania in 1928, Asbury College in Kentucky in 1934 and the University of Pittsburg in 1938. Miss Yost taught third grade for 33 years in Harmar Township, Pennsylvania. She devoted much of her time to church activities. She was a former member of the First Methodist Church of Tarentum Freeport Road Brackenridge. Miss Yost was also preceded in death by brothers, Carl W. Yost in 1945, and William G. Yost in 1974; sister Garnet M. Yost in 1975. She is survived by a niece, Mary Lou (Yost) Edwards of Adrian; nephews. Dr. William G. Yost Jr., of Rockford, and Howard J. Yost of Hastings; nine grand nieces and nephews; and 18 great grand nieces and nephews. A private family memorial is planned in the family plot in Deer Creek Cemetery, Harmer Township in Pennsylvania. Arrangements were made by Wrens Funeral Home in Hastings. LAKE ODESSA - Mr Lawrence (Larry) Rohrbacher, age 73, of Lake Odessa, went to be with his Lord unexpectedly Tuesday. March 28, 2000 at home in LaBelle, Floods Larry was bom in Grand Rapids on March 2, 1927. the son on Zenith and Clarence Rohrbacher. He and Joan VanGeison were united in marriage on June 15, 1947 in Hastings. Larry took a Michigan State College shortcourse in agriculture and worked on a farm as a young man. He fanned his 20 acres on Tupper Lake Road. He was seif-employed in the auto repair and resale business, worked for Fisherbody in skilled trades and spent time working for the State of Michigan Auto Garage. During the 1970's and 80's, he was the owner of the Lake Odessa Laundromat and Car Wash along with three other car washes in nearby towns. Larry’s unique ability to repair and create things left many memories with friends and relatives. He constructed and improved many of his buildings himself. He was a deer hunter, card player, bowler. Morel mushroom hunter and a golfer. During the winter months, he enjoyed the many activities of the Aqua Isles Mobile Home Park in LaBelle. Larry attended Central United Methodist Church of Lake Odessa and was an active member of the church group, the Alethian*. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Kenneth. Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Joan of Lake Odessa; two daughters. Carol (Dennis) Seifferiein of Port Sanilac, and Connie (Bruce) Gutheridge of Hastings; three sons, Michael (Sharon) Rohrbacher of Lake Odessa, Gordon (Karla) Rohrbacher of Wayland, and Alan (Stephanie) Rohrbacher of Lake Odessa; 12 grandchildren; and one great grandson; four sisters. Marion Gabler of California. Loueila Alien of Freeport, Helen Hernandez of Middleville, and Sandra Rickett; and four brothers. Thomas Rohrbacher. Clarence Jr. Rohrbacher of Colorado. Jamie Rohrbacher of Three Rivers, and Jerry Rohrbacher of Baldwin. Larry's wish to be cremated has been honored Memorials can be made in Lawrence's name to Grand Rapids Area Youfh for Christ or Central United Methodist Church of Lake Odessa. Arrangements for a Memorial Service at Koop's Funeral Home of Lake Odessa are pending Visit Us on the HET Jadnews.com and seeding of native species. It will be burned periodically with the help of the dis­ trict." (Occasional burning will help main­ tain the savannah.) "The college will pro­ vide protection for the site." The district has three qualified outdoor educators on staff who will be available to assist school groups studying this native ecosystem. Jim Bruce, district forester, said a num­ ber of different native wildflowers will be planted in mid-May, some of which include ox-eye sunflower, purple coneflower, rough blazingstar, brown-eyed susan, butterfly weed. New England aster, rattlesnake mas­ ter. white false indigo, gray headed cone­ flower, and the compass plant. The savannah plot will "protect the bio­ diversity of Michigan," Bruce said. Many of the flowers being planted were once abundant in Michigan but are now rare or an the endangered species list. On-line opinions... In the last six weeks we have been posting hard-hitting polling questions on our Internet website, www.jadnews.com. This week, the Banner begins publishing the results of those on-line polls. A new poll is posted each Wednesday evening. Last week's question was: "Should a citizen's panel set the salaries for members of the County Board of Commissioners in lieu of them setting their own salaries?" The poll results revealeo that 83.3 percent of you are in favor of a citizens' panel setting the salaries while 16.67 percent voted in favor of the commissioners determining their own oay. See our website for this week's question: "Would you vote in favor of a $13 million Commission on Aging/YMCA recreational facility at Hastings High School?" The results will appear in next week's edition of the Hastings Banner. Anyone wishing to elaborate on these issues are invited to submit a signed letter to the editor and send it to: David Young, editor c/o The Banner 1351 N. M-43 Hastings, Ml 49058 or e-mail your signed letter to: jadne ws @ voyager.net. ...in need of Quality printing? Let us...QUOTE YOUR WORK! |-Ad Graphics North Broadway - Hastings Call 616-945-9554 LEGAL NOTICES Motto* of Mortgage Foreclosure SM* 1XS ARM IS A DEBT C OLLEC TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SAlE Default has been made r the conations of a mortgage made by Richard D McKee, a single man and Tracy J. Johnson, single woman (original mortgagors) to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 29. 1996 and recorded on November 15. 1996 m Ltief 678. on Page 315. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Crossland Mortgage Corp Assignee by an assignment dated October 29. 1996. which was recorded on November 15. 1996. « Uber 678. on Page 322. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TEN AND 88/100 dotars ($72,410 86). including interest al 8 500% per annum Under the power al sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 pTn . on May 11.2000 Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. Barry County. Mchigan. and are described as Commencing 11 rods West of the Northeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34 Town 3 North.. Range 7 West; thence West 11 rods on the East and West 1/4 hne. thence South parallel with the North and South 1/4 Ine 22 rods, thence East paraMel with the East and West 1/4 hne 11 rods thence North parallel with the North and South 1/4 tan® 22 rods to the place of beginning, including a joint dnveway on the West Boundary thereof The redemption period snail be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned »r. accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period snaii be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 30 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 31050 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms Mi 48025 File *990607416 Tigers W ...from our readers MDA has “Shamrock” success here Dear editor: My Irish arc smiling because Hastings has done it again! Thousands of area residents - when they patronized their favorite convenience stores, supermarkets, restaurants and other retail businesses - brought the luck of the Irish to families affected by muscle-wasting diseases. By purchasing and signing the Shamrocks Against Dystrophy mobiles, they turned these high-traffic venues green with good fortune for Sl. Patrick's Day. Because of these caring customers, and all the service personnel who added human­ itarian value to cash register transactions by asking patrons. “Would you like to buy a Shamrock Io help families served by the Muscular Dystrophy Association." Hast­ ings made an incredible contribution lo the 17th annual Shamrocks Against Dystrophy campaign. I'm sure that St. Patrick is as grateful as are the million Americans served by MDA for the $9 million that Shamrocks raised nationally this year. This sharing of the green has helped speed MDA-funded research al the University of Michigan, Wayne State University, Michigan State University, and around the globe. Moveovcr, this pot-o-gold is helping maintain the national network of 230 MDA clinics. The services of these hospital-affil­ iated clinics, along with MDA research, resulted in MDA becoming the first organi­ zation honored by the American Medical Association with a Lifetime Achievement Award “for significant and lasting contribu­ tions to the health and welfare of humani­ ty." In Michigan, the MDA has eight clinics, including ones al Mary Free Bed Hospital in Grand Rapids and Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. By taking part in Shamrocks and other local MDA events, by calling in pledges to the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon broadcast on WOTV-TV, Channel 41, J-Ad Graphics readers continue to make a huge difference for families throughout Michigan and across the nation. On behalf of my niece and others living with neuromuscular dis­ eases, I salute you! Maureen McGovern National Vice President and Shamrocks Chairperson Muscular Dystrophy Association Good News for Grandparents Announcing a new life insurance policy... just the right size to cover final expenses, help your grandchildren, or nuke a meaningful gift to your favorite charity. Ask your Farm Bureau Insurance agent about Larry Neil. CLU, CHFC FB Foundation Life today! MMr© rtxx Future More PrecJcteOto 33 J W Suit IU»mcv Ml 49058 Phone 945-3443 www tarmbumaunsuranco-mi.com TTENTION In the Tuesday, April 4 issue of the Hastings Reminder, the disclosure for leasing was not in the ad. It should have read: "1 Payment, 2 Years, 24,000 Miles." We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. The Chrysler Superstore of Hastings 1455 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058 Business & Industry Notice Of Mortgage Forectosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by DeVan LaGrone. Sarah A. LaGrone, busband & wife and Charles W. Murphy, a single man (original mort­ gagors! to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP Mt/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Cor­ poration. Mortgagee, dated Jury 16. 1998. and recorded on August 24. 1998 in Document #1016907, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN AND 50/100 dollars ($128,477.50), including interest at 11.250% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastngs. Michigan at 1 DO PM. on Apnl 27. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the East 20 acres of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 lying South of the pubic highway known as Lews Road. Section 29. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, as place of begtoning: thence South 800 feet along the East line of said 20 acres, thence West 300 feet parallel with the centerline of Lewis Road: thence North 288 86 feet parallel with said East line, thence East 160 teet parallel with the centerline of Lewis Road; thence North 311.14 feet parallel with said East, thence East 140 feet along said centerline to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. n which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from th* date of such sale Dated March 16. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593 1302 Track Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 F4e #200013148 Tigers Tell Your Story What impact your company, industry or business has on Barry County, Its growth, quality of life and survival in the coming years. Advertise in the 2000 Business and Industry Progress Issue Published as an Insert to the Hastings Banner in April. Use this special issue to tell what part your business plays in creating and maintaining Barry County as a... uGreat Place to J *-d Graphic* Live and Work" Ask your advertising sales representative for details! 945-9554 �p®9® 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 6. 2000 I__ j Darwin H. King______ HASTINGS - Mr Darwin H King, age 65. of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, March 28. 2000 at Hayes-Green-Bcach Hospital in Charlotte. He was bom on February 16, 1935 in Albion, the son of Clark H. & Ella Mae (Hoover) King. Mr. King was raised in lhe Homer area and attended schools there. He later graduated from Lakewood Adult Education in Lake Odessa He moved to the Hastings area in 1970 from Homer. Mr. King married Carol L. (Whipple) Hawkins on May 2. 1996. He had two previous marriages that ended in divorce. He was currently employed by Bell Machine & Repair of Nashville. He had previously worked for the Viking Corporation in Hastings for 32 years, retiring in 1997 and the Homer Telephone Company Mr. King attended the Hastings First Baptist Church, member of the West Michigan Travel Trailer Club, member of Local U.A.W. Steel Workers, enjoyed mushrooming, avid Bingo and card player. John Deere Tractor enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister. Mr. King is survived by his wife. Carol; two sons. Bryan (Lisa) King of Las Vegas. Nevada, and Kent King of Hastings; three daughters, Edyth King of Middleville. Bethany King of Hastings, and Brenda King of Hastings; step-daughter. Marie (Chris) Anderson of Hastings; step-son, Daivd Hawkins of Hastings; two grandsons; three step-grandchildren; one sister, and three brothers. Funeral Services for Mr. King were held on Friday, March 31. 2000 at Hastings First Baptist Church. Pastor Daniel L. Currie officiated Burial was at the Striker Cemetery. Baltimore Township in Barry County Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. . at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASAMA IE* FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Sieve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Sen tee 9 30 a.m . Sunday School 11 00 am. Sunday l-.vcning ScrvKX 6 00 p.m . Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 30 p m ST. MOSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson bather Charles Ptacher, Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday Masses 8 30 a.m and 11 00 am . Conlesviun Saturday 3 30-4 15 pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich James A Campbrfl, Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m . classes for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 a m. Nursery prosided Sun­ day Evening Service, 6 00 pm Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m arc Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (age* 2 through 7 or Hnt grade). Kid* Club or Jumor Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study ■ No age limits WELCOME CORNERS LNITED METHODIST CHIRCH 3185 N Broadwav. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Cart Litchfield Phone '67-4061 Worship Ser­ vices Sunday. 11 00 a m . Sunday School. 10am for all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHLRCH (Formerly the Hustings Grace Brethren Churxh). 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday SenK-es 945 am Bible Classes - fur all ages. 10 40 a m - Morning Worship. 6 00 p m. Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7 30 p m Prayer and Bible Study Sharing Your Faith - "Mm Are Wel­ coming" Church Phone. 948­ 2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Ctor* of lhe BnridBide Ingfrcan Cemmimitw " 315 W Center St (corner of S Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of Gee (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector F William Vbctberg. Minister of Mu­ sk SPECIAL LENTEN PRO­ GRAMS. Lenten Soup Dinners. Wednesdays during Lent. 6-7 pm March 15. 22. 29 and Apnl 5. 12 Sunday school at 10 am Sunday Worship Services - 8 am and 10 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Wcm Pastor Ken \hught (616)945-939. Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 a m . PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NA7-ARENE 1716 Nonh Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 am Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 pm evening Service. W ednesday 7 00 p m Sen ices for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand Si. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. *48-88*0 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sundr- Morning Worship Ham. Sunday Evening Service 6 pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If in­ terested in a Free Home Bible Study, please call for more derails CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 1000 am. Worship 1100 am. Evening Service at b 00 pm. Wednesday Prayer BiNe 7 00 p m COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Time* 9 45 a m Traditional. 10 15 a.m Sun­ day School. II 15 a m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7 30 p m For more information call the church office THORNAPPLE 3 ALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8 30 a m . 9 55 a m and 11 20 a.m Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a m . Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6 30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p m also Nurs­ ery available for all service* Bnng the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry HubIcy. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thurs 9 a.m. to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9 30 a m Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. Sun 5-7 p.tp. Youth Fellowship (Gr 6-12); Sun evening service .is announced I it weekly bulletin 6 pm . Wed 6|Rpm Warner* (Gr K-5th). (Serv­ ing evening meal to Warriors at 6 pm ); Wed 7 pm - Prayer Mtg (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHIRCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9 30 a m Morning Pra*er. 11 00 a.m Holy Commun’on Tuesday-Evening Prayer 6 00 p.m For more information call 795­ 2370 or Rev David T Hustwick 948-9604 Rev Deacon David S Mohrhardt 5! 7-627-9830 Tradi­ tional 1928 Book of Coipmon Prayct used for all services Affili­ ated with the Independent Angli­ can Church (Canada Svnod) FIRST BAPTIST CHL RCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Curnc. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wkiod Sr Adult Min­ istries 9 30 a m Sunday School far all ages. 1045 am. Mcnimg Worship Service. 6 00 p.m. Evening Service. 700 p m Sr. High Youth Wednr-i.y Family Night 6 30 pm. Awana. Sr and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY' CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time before ihe service Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 jo a m . Church Service 10 30 a.m . Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High BARR3 COUNTY CHI RCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a m . Worship 11 a m . Evening Services 6 pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7pm Peter Wackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course This information on worship sen-icrs is pnmded by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses WREN Fl NERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER .952 N Btixtdwjv Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ’Prcscrrp<ions 1 18 S Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANI FACTl RING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODI (TS. INC. ’T) Cook Rd Hastings. Michigan ST. CYRIL S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHI RCH Comer of State Rd and Boltwood Sl. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9 45 am Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. 5 30 p m Kid's quizzing, 6 00 pm Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6 30 p.m . Kid’s Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 a m . Senior Aduh Bible Study and young adult BiLie study Bible Study and Prayer tn Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E Nonh St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. April 9­ 8 00 A 1045 a m Worship. 9 30 am Sunday School (all ages). 2 00-4 00 p m Women of ELCA Tea with Zion. Woodland l-adies. 6 00-8 00 pm. Middle School and High School Youth Thursday, April 6 7-00 pm Bapt Prep Saturday. Apnl 8 - 9.30 a m Cat-’ cch I. Leadership Retreat alt day; 8 00 p.m NA Monday. Apnl 10 7 00 p.m Women of Faith Tues­ day. Apnl II 7 30 p m Over Anon Wednesday. April 12 10 00 a.m Wordwatchers. 6 00 p m Supper. 7 00pm Worship HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURC H Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship *crv»-e over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a m 9 30 a m - Sunday School - every Sunday, classes are available for everyone Classes for children and youth arc based on grade level Three classes. Good­ will. Genesis and In His Steps - are taught for adults 10 30am - Cof­ fee Fellowship Radio Broadcast 11 00 a m - Worship Services childcan: available for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade Each Wedncday through Lent (with lhe exception of Holy Week) We will be serving a light Lenten Dinner (ftcc-will offering) Fol­ lowed by a different program each week 6:00 pm. Fellowship Hail Saturday. Apnl 8 - UMW Work­ shop 830am to I 00 p m Rum­ mage Sale - Thursday. Apnl 27 from .1 (X) to 8 00 p m and Fnday. Apnl 28 from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hasting.. Michi­ gan 49058 ( 616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah’s Ark PreSchool Thursday. Apnl 6 • 12 00 noon I. enter. Luncheon and Service at St Rose. 6 45 p m Praise Team Saturday. Apnl 8 7 30 p m Ringo Sw ingo Square Dance. Sunday. .Apnl 9-900 am Traditional Worship Service. 9 20 am Children’s Worship. 1000 a m Coffee Hour • In the Dintng Room. 10 10 am Sunday School for all ages beginning with Assembly m Sharpe Hall. 11 20 am. tontemporary Worship Ser­ vice. II 50 a m . Children’s Wor­ ship The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11 20 Service is broadcast over Charnel 2 throughout the week Nurvrv is provided during both «e*vices Monday. Apnl 10 - 9 <A) Staff meets for prayer and planning. ’’DO pm. Session Meeting. Din­ ing Room. 7 00 pm. Women’s Concern Group B. Lounge Tues­ day. Apnl II - 6 15 am Men's Bible Study at YMC A Office. 6 30 p m PreSchool Budget Commit­ tee. SemorHigh Classroom. ' 00 p m . Deacons Meeting. Dining Room. 7 15pm. Mary Eileen Cir­ cle. Lounge Wednesday Apnl 12 - 6 0U p m . Church Night Supper 6 45 pm. Kery gma Bible Study. Lounge. 6 45 pm “Lets Go to the Movies". 7 (X) pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal AREA OBITUARIES | Bonnie D. McLeod WOODLAND - Mrs. Bonnie D. McLeod, age 79. of Woodland, passed away Wednesday morning, March 29. 2000 al her home where she had lived for over 55 years. She was born in Carlton Township on August 14. 1920. the daughter of Thomas and Marie (Myers) Barry. For many years Bonnie owned and operated Bonnie's Cafe in Lake Odessa. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands. Charles Arthur Donald'on. Dr. John Carroll and Don McLeod; her brothers and sisters. William Barry. Gene Barry. Frank Barry. Dolores Peckins and lone Vogt. She is survived by her son, Barry and Bonnie Donaldson of Freeport; her HASTINGS Mr. Steven S. Strickland, age 49. of Hastings, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2000 at his home. He was bom on October 4. 1950 in Hastings, the son of Stanton & Mary (Barry) Strickland. Mr. Strickland was raised in lhe Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1969 from Hastings High School. He participated in football, basketball and baseball receiving numerous honors for his athletic achievements. He went on to attend Ferris State College where he participated in baseball. He married Pamela S. Wolfe on April 26. 1975. Mr. Strickland was currently employed as Purchasing Supervisor for the Denso Manufacturing Michigan Incorporated in Battle Creek where he had worked for the grandsons. Brian and Brent Donaldson of Woodland; her great granddaughter. Sydney Donaldson; and many loving and caring nieces, nephews and friends. A Vigil Service for Mrs. McLeod was held on Friday, March 31. 2000 at St. Edwards Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Edwards Catholic Church on Saturday, April I, 2000. Father Tom Bufford was Celebrant. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lakewood Community Ambulance or Barry County Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. I__ George Gilbert Marshall SUN CITY, ARIZONA - Mr George Gilbert Marshall, age 89. of Sun City, Arizona, passed away Monday, March 6. 2000. He was bom in Belleville, Illinois on March 25, 1911. His father passed away when George was six years old, and he went to Mooseheart, Illinois where he lived until he graduated from high school. George married Harriett Terry of past 11 years. Previous employment was with lhe former Hastings Aluminum Products Company. He was a member of Hastings First Baptist Church and served as a Deacon. Youth Leader, Sunday School Teacher, member of the Fellowship Committee and past Chairman, church usher. He was an avid sports enthusiast, refereeing various sports at the high school and college levels, coached Y.M.C.A. soccer and baseball and Junior-Pro basketball, and Barrington. Illinois in 1937 and moved to Middleville in 1943. was an avid golfer. Mr. Strickland was preceded in death by Irvin E. Ingersoll______ | HASTINGS - Mr. Irvin E. Ingersoll, age 71, of Hastings, passed away Thursday. March 30, 2000 at his home. He was born on May 29, 1928 in Hanover, Illinois, the son of Irwin & Cecile (Darling) Ingersoll. Mr. Ingersoll was raised in Hanover. Illinois and Grand Rapids and attended schools there. He later attended college in Chicago. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Navy. He married Eva Reyes on November 25, an infant son. He is survived by his wife. Pamela; daughter, Amanda Strickland of Hastings; two sons, Derek Strickland of Hastings, and Joel Strickland of Hastings; mother and step-father, Mrry (Joe) Ranguette of Hastings; father and step-mother, Stanton (Helen) Stockland of Lake Odessa; maternal grandmother. Ruby Barnes of Arizona; two step-sisters, Lois Jackson of Wyoming, and Carolyn Mayhew of Lake Odessa; step-brother. Bob Durkee of Lake Odessa; half sister, Lois Ozuna of Hastings; and half brother, Armand 1950 and she preceded him in death in April of 1992. He lived in Houston, Texas for many years before coming to Hastings from Middleville in 1993. * Mr. Ingersoll was employed as a repairman specializing in refrigeration, appliances and air-conditioning. He was also preceded in death by his parents; sisters; an<4 brothers. Mr. Ingersoll is survived by three sons. Wayne (Noreen) Ingersoll of Middleville, Lee (Marsha) Ingersoll of Shelbyville, and Lewis (April) Ingersoll of Houston. Texas; daughter, Debbie Ingersoll of San Diego. California; nine grandchildren; and special companion. Nancy White of Hastings. Respecting his wishes private family Ranguette of Hastings. Funeral Services for Mr Strickland were held on Saturday, Ap.pl 1, 2000 at Hastings First Baptist Church. Pastor Daniel L. Currie officiated. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Steven S. Strickland Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. | ~ VeldaT^Connor~ | BATTLE CREEK - Mr. Michael M Miller, age 49, of Battle Creek and formerly of Hastings and Grand Blanc, passed away Saturday, April 1. 2000 at Battle Creek Health System. He was bom on July 25. 1950 in Lansing, the son of Roderick G. Sr., and Mary C. (Brown) Miller. Mr. Miller graduated from Hastings High School in 1968. He then served in the United States Army from 1968-1970. He attended the Flint Institute Barber for one year. He married Deborah L. Stapp in 1976, they were married for 23 years. Mr. Miller's employment included. Barber for 10 years for Shear Distinctions in Flint, and 12 years as sales manager for Stockton Office Systems. He enjoyed playing golf and poo). He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Flint. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his father. Roderick G. Miller Sr. in 1971. He is survived by his wife. Deborah; one son. Matthew N. Miller of Ann Arbor; one daughter. Brooke E. Miller of Grand Blanc; his mother. Mary C. Miller of Hastings; brother. Roderick G. (Mary Beth) Miller of Maplewood. Minnesota; half-sister. Penny Rietveld of Holland; nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Miller were held on Monday. April 3. 2000 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. David Wood officiated Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings Memorials can be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. He was employed and retired from E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings. George was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, and later the John Knox Church in Grand Rapids. He was known for his wit and humor, and also his understanding, kindness, and compassion for others. He was a superb swimmer and diver and an avid sports fan. He enjoyed writing poetry, much of which was published. George is survived by his wife. Harriet of Sun City, Arizona; one son, Robin of Kalamazoo; two daughters, Teresa of Grand Rapids, and Penny of Sun City, Arizona; one sister. Elsie of San Clemente, California. In a small private gathering in Sun City, lhe family commemorated and IBUBRin mill—litiliim in « No other Services arc planned, at this time. . > T- | Geneva Irene (Walter) O'Connor | | HASTINGS - Mrs. Velda L. O'Connor, age 85, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, April 4. 2000 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. She was born on May 21, 1914 in Carlton Township, Barry County, the daughter of Charles & Valenta (Cunningham) King. Mrs. O'Connor was raised in the Lake Odessa area and attended Lake Odessa area schools, graduating in 1932 from Woodland High School. She went on the services will be held. Burial will be at Irving Township Cemetery in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. | ~Stevei^J5trickland receive nurses training. She married LaVerne D. O’Connor on April 18, 1935. Mr. & Mrs. O’Connor would have celebrated ’heir 65th wedding anniversary this month. They moved to Hastings in 1974 from Carlton Township. Mrs. O’Connor pursued a career in nursing at Ionia Memorial Hospital in Ionia and retired from there after 18 years of service. She had a gift for working with children and expressed it in the Hospital Pediatric UniL She was a member of First Uniled Methodist Church, women s circle of the church, member of the Order of the Eastern Star, enjoyed gardening, loved music, cooking, baking, crafts, served as the organist at the Woodland Methodist Church for many years and played for numerous services, weddings and funerals. Mrs. O'Connor was preceded in death by her parenLs; and a brother, Dervillo King. She is survived by her husband. LaVerne; two daughters, Josclia (Roger) Faul of Bloomfield Hills, and Sandra (Ronald) Bryans of Berrien Springs; one son, Terry (Pamela) O’Connor of Kalamazoo; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sister. Wilma Townsend of Lake Odessa; sister-in-law, Arlene King of Boyion Beach. Florida. No visitation is scheduled at the funeral home. A Memorial Reception at lhe church will immediately follow services. Funeral Services for Mrs. O'Connor will be held on Saturday. April 8, 2000 al 12:00 Noon at Hastings First United Methodist Church with Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiating. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Disease Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Geneva Irene (Waller) O'Connor, age 83, of Lake Odessa, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings after battling asthma most of her adult life. "She did the best she could". She was bom on December 3. 1916 in Lake Odessa Township. Ionia County at the family farm of her parents, Clifford O. and Grethel Zay (Swarthout) Waller. Mrs. O'Connor graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1934 and Lansing Business University in 1937. She married Fred O’Connor on May 5, 1941 at lhe Parsonage of lhe United Brethren Church in Hastings. Togetircr they had two daughters, Dawnc and Bette. Mrs. O'Connor worked as a secretary at the Lansing YMCA, Royal Coach of Hastings, Barry County Draft Board, Hastings Manufacturing Company, Southwestern Michigan Hospital Council, and for Attorneys Cortwright and Boddy. She was a member of lhe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Hastings. She loved her family and contributed immeasurably to the compilation of the O'Connor and Swarthout-Walter family histories. Mrs. O'Connor enjoyeo sewing, crocheting and playing the piano; music was always an important part of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband. Fred on April 20, 1997; her brothers. Andrew Walter in 1986 and Fay Walter in 1988; and her beloved sister-in­ law. Enid (Cooper) Waller in 1998. Mrs. O’Connor is survived by her daughters. Dawnc (Kent) Gibson of Hastings, and Bette (Mike) Thompson of Hastings; her grandchildren, Gregg (Allyson) Gibson of Columbia. South Carolina. Karin (Brad) Johnson of Hastings. Geoff (Stephanie) Gibson of Hastings, Grant Gibson of Wyoming, Michelle (Mark) Schwennesen of Wyoming, and Chadd (Jody) Ulrich of Lake Odessa; her step-grandsons. Michael and Jarred Thompson of Hastings; 14 great grandchildren, including two sets of twins; seven step-great grandchildren; her brother, Robert (Lucille) Waller of Lake Odessa; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Laverne and Velda O'Connor of Hastings; five nieces and nephews; and several cousins. Funeral Services for Mrs. O'Connor were Jicld on Saturday, April 1, 2000 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice in lieu of flowers. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 6. 2000 - Page 7 Social New JlaJze- Od&Ma NEWS Anger-McAllister united in marriage Roush-Hopkins to be wed June 24 Sherry Anger and Keith McAllister, both of Kalamazoo, were united in marriage on Oct. 23. 1999. Pastor Rob Nicholson was the officiate* of a candlelit ceremony at First Wesleyan Church in Banlc Creek Bridesmaids were Debbie (Evans) White and Crystal Wilson Groomsmen were David Seidl and Allan Reynolds Steve and Andre* Anger were ushers for the double nng wedding A reception was held at American Legion Post 298 The newlyweds honeymooned in Mt Pocono, Pa . where they stayed at Cae­ sar's Paradise Stream Sherry is the daugh­ ter of Pete and Mary Anger of Hastings. David and Bonnie Roush of Nashville arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Carrie Roush to Steven Hop­ kins III. Steven is the son of Steve and Theresa Hopkins of Sunfield. Carrie is a 1996 graduate of Barry County Christian School. She is currently a student at Western Michigan University, and is employed at the Nashville Branch of Hastings City Bank. Steven is a 1993 graduate of Maple Val­ ley High School and a 1999 graduate of Davenport College. He is employed as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Thomapplc Manor tn Hastings. The couple is planning a June 24. 2000 wedding ■/Announcements BOY, Jackson Dalias, bom at Spectrum Health on March 16, 2000 at 12:20 p.m. to Richard and Heather Long of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. Proud grandparents arc Rick and Jean Long of Hastings and Fntz and Bonnie Frost of Lake Odessa Parks to mark 25th anniversary Donavon and Lou Anne Parks will cele­ brate their 25th wedding anniversary April 5th. 2000. The Parks have two daughters. Nicole (Tony) Jados of Woodland and Jen­ nifer Parks of Hastings. They also have one grandson, Matthew Scott Jados They plan a quiet celebration with family and friends at a later date this summer Should you wish to mail them congratulations, their address ts: 240 Welcome Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 LEGAL NOTICE Mottea of Mortgage Foracioaura Sala THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAI PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made n the conditions of a mortgage made by John E Bar and Kathleen J Ba* husband and wife (ong*1N Mortgagors) to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 4.1998 and recorded on July 7. 1998 *> Uber document • 1014614. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assorted by said mortgagee to the Ctttoank NA as Trustee for the benefit of the Certihcatehoiders of the Chase Funding Mortgage Loan Asset-backed Certificates. Series 1908-1 aA/a Ctftwnk. NA . as Trustee, Assignee by an assignment dated July 1.1998. was recorded on November 19. 1998. »i Uber docu ment 41021074. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is darned to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 26 100 dollars ($00.513 26). ncmdmg interest at 10 875% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided notice « hereby given that said mort gage wB be foreclosed by a sale of ttie mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Mt at 100 pm . on May 18. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE Barry County Michigan, and are The South 835 feet of the West 275 feet of that part of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 14 which toes North of the Centerline of Keller Road except the South 150 feet of the West 75 feet thereof. Section 16. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, sub­ ject to an Easemant tor Ingres* and Egress and uttfy purposes over the East 66 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated April 6. 2000 FOR INFORMATION P-EASE CALL 248-503-1301 Trott 4 Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie J200010066 (5/4) Cougars LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (BARRY COUNTY) THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made m the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by GUY EDGERTON. A SINGLE MAN and ROBERT J YOUNG. A SINGLE MAN with joint rights of survivorship Mortgagors, io FIRST FINANCE which is organized and existing under the laws of Michigan and whose address is 6785 Telegraph. Bloomfield Hills. Ml 48301 Mortgage, dated Apnl 1. 1998. and recorded *i the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on April 22. 1998. in Document No 1010753 of Barry County Records which mortgage was thereafter on April 6. 1998 assigned Io BANKERS TRUST COMPA NY OF CALIFORNIA, NA as Custodian or Trustee. 3 Park Plaza. 16th Floor. Irvne. CA 92614 and recorded on October 14. 1999 m the office of the Register of Deeds tor said County of Barry m Document No 1036620 of Barry County Records on which mortgage there is darned to be due. at the date of this notice for principal and interest, the sum of THIRTY NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE AND 96100 ($39,481 98) Doiars. including interest thereon at 11 75% per annum And no suit or proceedings at law or m equity having been mstiute to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. there fore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State Michigan m such case made and provto ed. notice is hereby given that on Thursday. May 11. 2000 at 100 pm . said mortgage wrfi be tore dosed by a sale at pubic auction to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastxigs. Michigan (that being the budding where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is hekf) Which said premises are described as follows The land referred to m this Commitment situ­ ated m the County of Barry Township of Barry Slate of Michigan, is described as follows All that part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 114 of Section 7. Town 1 North Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan described as Commencing at the Center post of said Section 7 and running thence North 89 degrees 13 minutes West 74 72 feet along the East and West 1/4 Ime of said Section, thence South 37 degrees 22 minutes West 558 39 feet along the Northwesterly line of Wall Lake Road to the true pomt jf beginning thence South 37 degrees 22 minutes West 115 00 feet, thence North 52 degrees 38 minutes West 66 00 feet thence North 37 degrees 22 mr.utes East 115 00 feet thence South 52 degrees 38 minutes Easl 66 00 feet to the pont of beginning Commonly known as 11560 S Wall Lake M 43 Tax Roll No 08-003-007 04’-01 The redempton period shall be six months from the date of such safe unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 30 2000 ELAINE W MARDIROSIAN (P33528) Attorney tor Assignee of Mortgage 1373 Balfour ' Groose Pointe Park Ml 48230 (313)881-0296 (4,27) The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Apnl 8. al I p m. at the Dcpot Museum Sue C arpenter of ( omstock Park will be the speaker, with her top­ ic on "How to Pack for Your Research Trip Abroad ” Sue is a society member Apnl 9 to 15 is National Library Week. See what is on exhibit at the local library The new policy went into effect on Apnl I that patrons beyond Odessa and Sebewa townships must use a library card from another library in the Lakeland Co-opera­ tive or purchase a non-resident card. The Women’s Fellowship of the Congre­ gational Church will host the Vermontville Fellowship at a noon lunch Wednesday, Apnl 12 Sandra Thompson of Clarksville will present a program on floral arranging. She is owner of Countryside f loral on Nash Highway On Thursday. Apnl 13, the Lake Odessa Area Histoneal Society will meet at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. Members and guests arc invited to attend. On Saturday. Apnl 8. the Youth Center members and chaperones are expected to amvc home from their tnp to Honduras They would be working with native people on a parsonage for the United Brethren mis­ sion at Tocoa Advance publicity stated that they were to go by bus on Apnl I to Toron­ to and then fly to Miami and then fly on another airline to British Honduras They went loaded with clothing items, including hundreds of T-shirts and dresses for little girls, besides cameras The Dcpot/Muscum was open March 25 for visitors. The showcases were fi'lcd with an exhibit called “Faith of Our Fathers." There were hymnals and Bibles from the early 1800s, gospel song books, story books, church books on discipline, photos of early churches of the community and even a copy of the Koran for anyone whose forebcarcrs were Muslim. The exhibit will stay in place through the April open house on the 29th. The exhibits get extra attention whenever the Genealogy Society meets. With a mild winter there was more than the usual building activity. Eddie Smith has a large new pole bam on Vcltc Road, on what has been the farm of his grandparents Glen and Mardic Edwins. Charles Fetter­ man and wife on M-50 in town have a large second story addition on their house, which backs up to the grounds of West Elemen­ tary. Betty Soule was recently given an award for her 30 years of mail delivery as a foot earner in the village. She probably knows the lay of the land better than anyone else, since she walks her route daily, mostly on the cast side of town. However, she has had her turn on the west side also. Now. with use of small mail vehicles, there is less walking between neighborhoods, yet she must walk both sides of each street. Her vehicle slops at a spot where she can cover two blocks on foot before moving her con­ veyance. Elaine Mitchell is at the home of Darwin and Margi Thompson while she recuperates from broken bones in her foot. Forsythia bushes arc in their full bloom, thanks to the early spring Daffodils have been showing color also. Tulips arc about to burst into bloom The village truck has begun its monthly pickup of brush and limbs. The usual schedule is for this to come on the third Monday of the month Bruce Guthendge of Coats Grove Road, accompanied by daughter Christina and husband Norman, home on leave from an Air Force Base in New Mexico, left Tues­ day afternoon for LaBelle. Fla. They would load belongings of Joan Rohrbacher, whose husband, Larry, had died that morning. With the Guthendge truck and the Rohrbacher van, they expected Io get back to Lake Odessa on the weekend. Mcmonal services for Larry arc to be held later. Grandson Jason stayed with Grandma Con­ nie and Aunt Stacey while her parents were gone. Norman is from Flonda so he is familiar with the LaBelle area. Among the recent graduates of Grand Valley State University is Jill Taber, daugh­ ter of Gene and Judy of Fourth Avenue She is a granddaughter of Forrest and Verna Mitchell of the Boulevard The Lakewood News this week carried several interesting stories. One was that Pnncipal David Nisbet and his assistant Tim McMillen, visited Clarksville Elemen­ tary school to introduce the fifth grade stu­ dents to the programs of Lakewood Middle School, where they will join with fifth­ graders from Lake Odessa, Woodland and Sunfield in sixth grade as the youngest class in the school. They will be in the high school graduation class of 2007. They were told about passes, calendar date books and other tools to help them become more responsible for themselves and their belongings. There were many questions asked of the administrators. The “Voice of Democracy" essay contest was judged and awards given at the VFW post al a dinner. Three winners were chosen from Lakewood School and from Faith Bible School Their topic was “America's Role for the Next Century.” Winners from Faith school were Chris Bloswock. Misty Ramirez and Russell Specs III Winner, from the high school were Leslie Geiger, Jane Slater and Molly Heaven-Hoylc. There was also competition in patriotic art. The winners were from Faith. The third contest was for middle school students. Faith Bible winners were Ambcriy ramtrez. Matthew Morrison and Katie Shepard. The sole win­ ner from Lakewood Middle School was Kassie Dorsky. Robert Hershberger of the VFW was master of ceremonies Lakewood Superintendent Gunnard Johnson and wife Anne were present, as were ladies from the 9th district VFW Auxiliary and the Ionia County Council Auxiliary. State Represen­ tative Terry Geiger was present to congrat­ ulate the winners. Brian and Kristine Slade of Washington Boulevard are parents of Bnttncy Ann. bom March 25. 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Attend this FREE session on Hee/ Hee/ Thursday, April 13, 2000 6:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m. at the Hastings Mutual Insurance Company 404 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, MI 49058 Program highlights include: • Self analysis—Why run & do you have what it takes? • Being a candidate—What it involves. • Filing deadlines to become a candidate. • Panel discussion—Learn from past candidates & current elected officials Three additional free sessions to follow: April 20, 27 & May 4 Please call (616) 945-2454 by April 10 to make your reservations! �Page 8 The Hastings Banne Thursday. April 6 2000 LEGAL NOTICES Short Foreclosure Notice • Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Penny S Brooks to United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. Un, Mortgagee dated June 10. 1993. and recorded on June 21. 1993. m Liber 575. on page 236. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWO AND 74/100 DOLLARS ($79,602 74). including interest at 7.25% per an­ num. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mad© and provided, notice is hereby given that sad mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan, at 1 00 o'clock p.m. on Thursday. April 27. 2000 Said premises are situated m Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as LOT 18 OF BROOKFIELD ACRES. ACCORD ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 29 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned tn accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 7. 2000 United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United States Department of Agriculture Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hifls Mcfwgan 48334 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas R. Martin, a single person (original mortgagors) to Northwest Mortgage. Inc . Mortgagee, dated March 27. 1997. and recorded on Apri 2.1997 n Liber 689. on Page 870, Barry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYTWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIX AND 79/100 dollars ($82,906 79). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1 00 PM. on Apnl ?7,2000. Sad prerMses are situated n CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 19 of the HARDENDORF ADDITION to the CMy. formerly Village of Hastings according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded m Liber 1 of Plata on Page 72. The redemption period shall be 1 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy ts recorded m ac­ cordance with 1948CL 600.3241(d) and given to the mortgagee, wi which case the redemption pe­ riod Shan be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate Dated March 16. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1304 Trod & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *991113251 Falcons 20% .off. MORTGAGE SALE RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred m the conditions ol a mortgage made by TAMMY LYTTLE & DAVID HAWKINS tc WOODHAMS MORTGAGE COR­ PORATION a Michigan Corporation, 4415 Duke St. Kalamazoo. Ml 49008. dated February 16. 1995, and recorded with the Barry County Register of deeds on February 17. 1995, in Liber 675 at Page 313 Said mortgage was assigned to GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES. INC . a New Jersey Corporation 3 Executive Campus. Cherry Hill, NJ 08034, by an assignment dated July 27.1995 anj recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on October 11. 1996 in Liber 659 at Page 706. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to deciare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forth­ with At the date of this notice there ts clamed to be due for principal and interest, at the rate of 10 000% per annum on sad mortgage the sum of THIRTY-EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO AND 39/100 DOLLARS ($38,372 39) No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Notice ts hereby given that by virtue of hie power of sale contained m sad mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided and to pay sard amount with interest as provided in sad mortgage, and al! legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney's fees allowed by law. sad mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the County Courthouse in Hastings, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry, City of Hastings on Tnursday. April 13. 2000, at 100 p.m.. local time Pursuant to Public Act No 104, Public Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A3240(3)) The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the fore­ closure sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate The premises covered by sad mortgage is sit­ uated in the Township of Johnstown. County of Barry, Stale of Michigan, and more fully described as: COMMENCE AT THE SE CORNER OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 34. TIN, R8W. THENCE N 250 FT ALONG THE E LINE OF SAID NW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 34 THENCE W TO STATE HIGHWAY 37; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SA'D HIGHWAY TO THE S LINE OF THE NW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 34. THENCE E ALONG THE S LINE OF THE NW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 34 TO PLACE OF BEGINNING PPN 08-009-034-015-00 GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES. INC Assignee of Mortgagee. Dated March 2. 2000 James W Batchelor (P2S500) RUSSELL A BATCHELOR Suite 411 S Waters Building 161 Ottawa Avenue. N W Grand Rapds Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 (4/2) BARRY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING ON 0OO1 BUDGET April 11. 2000 Barry Township Board will hold a Public Hearing on the Township proposed Budget for fis­ cal year 2000-2001 at the Township Hail. 155 E Orchard at 7:00 p.m on Apnl 11. 2000 THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEAR ING A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Township Hall This notice is tfi compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended and the Americans with Disabilities Act Respectfullv. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Richard Barnum. Supervisor (4/6) Ann landers Cheesy gift Too naked Dear Ann Landers: I have been married to "Alex" for seven years He always seemed perfectly normal, but short!) after we married, he started walking around the house totally naked I told him he should at least wear boxer shorts, but he ignored me. saying he liked the feeling of “freedom.” When our son and daughter were bom. I insisted Alex wear shorts around the house. He agreed, but still won't wear anything when he goes to bed That is OK with me. except for one thing. When the children need attention at night and I am out like a Sight. Alex walks into their rooms stark naked. When I ask him to cover himself, es­ pecially in front of our daughter, he says there is nothing wrong with the naked body. I have explained that our daughter is grow ing up and should not be subjected to such sights, even though he is her father. This makes no difference. Alex is still walking around the house at night, naked as a jaybird, checking the gas stove, the door locks and the night light in the kids* bed­ rooms. I am now pregnant with our third child, and this behavior is more than I can toler­ ate. My son asks why Daddy doesn't wear underwear. What should I say"’ Should I tell him his father is nuts? As the children get older, this is going to become more of an is­ sue. I need some hcln. Ann. Clothing Op­ tional in Dalias. Dear Optional in Dallas; Buy Alex a terry cloth robe for winter, and a silk robe for summer. Put them at the foot of the bed. Tell him he ’must wear one or the other whenever he leaves the bedroom. Make your point by asking him what he would think if you appeared nude in front of your son when is 6 or 7 years of age. That picture might make an impression on the idiot. If that doesn’t work, tell Alex to wake you up if the children need attention at night. It would be worth the loss of sleep for the peace of mind. And now. Dear Readers, wo have gone round and round about this issue before, and I maintain that nudity by the opposite­ sex parent can led to problems when the kids get older. I am ready to lake on the abusive letters once again saying I am crazy. Write on. Salve error Dear Ann Landers: When I read the let­ ter about pharmacists who struggle with il­ legible prescriptions, it certainly resonated with me 1 hope you will find room in your column for my story. It is different, to say the least. A while back, my husband had an unidentifiable patch of redness on one ear­ lobe. Il itched. This was certainly not life­ threatening. but it was a nuisance, so he went to sec a skin specialist about it. The doctor wrote up a prescription for some salve. My husband used it once, and left it on the nightstand. I happened to sec it there, picked it up. and read the instruc­ tions. It said, “Rub on penis twice a day." When I pointed this out to him, his eyes popped. My husband went to the pharmacist the following day and asked him. "What hap­ pened here?" The pharmacist phoned the doctor, who confirmed that the salve was to be rubbed on the outer car. and not else­ where. He stuck a new label on the box and said. "It’s fine now." The redness disap­ peared. and all is well, but that somehow shook me up What do you think about this, Ann? - Oklahoma City. Dear Okla.. I think it is additional evi­ dence that human error occurs in all profes­ sions, and it behooves all of us to pay atten­ tion. especially when a prescription drug is involved. A mix-up in the pharmacy could prove fatal. For big girls Dear Ann Landers: I saw your column ;■ while back that asked dress manufacturers to give some consideration to women who are larger than average When I read it. I ac­ tually got out of my chair and cheered, be­ cause I have been “bigger than average" since junior high school. I left size 16 be­ hind in the eighth grade. Finding clothes that fits has been a lifelong battle. I agree with the writer who said a major problem is the sleeves. They arc almost al­ ways to tight. Why don't manufacturers re­ alize that large women need extra sleeve room, not only in the upper arm. but also by the cuffs? Our wrists arc not exactly nar­ row, Half the time. I wind up buying my shirts in the men's department because the cuffs arc wider. And why on earth do they make blouses and shirts in those large floral designs? They arc simply horrible. Small prints arc OK. polka dots should be tiny, and if manufacturers need to do stripes, they should be vertical, not horizontal. I am 56 years old, and weigh 270 pounds. Diets don't work for me. and neither docs exercise. I’m just BIG, have been big all my life, and have resigned myself to it. I am not writing for advice. I just want to let you know how it is with us large females. Thanks for your car. - Jacksonville, Miss.. Reader. Dear Jax: You’ve let us know, and 1 thank you And now. maybe the next letter will make you feel better. For the small Dear Ann Landers: Don’t use up all your tears on extra-large women who can’t find clothes that fit. Save some sympathy for those of us who arc smaller than aver­ age. We have just as much trouble as the Big Mamas. Maybe more. I am 4 foot 11, and weight 105 pounds. I would like to wear sophisticated adult clothing that fits. I am tired of being sent to the pre-teen department where the styles look like they arc designed for junior high school girls. My husband, who is 52 years old, is shorter than average, and weighs 130 pounds. He has been sent to the boys’ de­ partment. Have an interesting sports story? Call us at 945-9554 Women's LEI & Palco Shorts Men's & Women’s Spring Tops Men’s Shorts & Swimwear Boy’s 8-20/Girl’s 7-16 Tops & Shorts Healthtex, Baby Togs & OshKosh HASTINGS 4 RegiMry 123 Jeff & Brenda Fay with Son. Jeremey & Daughter. ■ Andrea Glik. L Why don't the merchants wake up and smell the bottom line? There is a market for the taller, shorter, fatter, thinner consumers who arc routinely overlooked. WilkesBarre. Pa Dear Wilkes-Barre: Here's your letter, with a wake-up call to the manufacturers. 1 hope somebody out there listens. Men's & Women’s Levi’s Red Tab Jeans SALE b $29.99 Y RegMrY$35 Men's & Levi's silverTab Jeans SALE $39.99 S QLIKS FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1897 West State St. " ~ (adjacent to Ponderosa K-mart) Mok-Stt 10-9, Srx 12-5 , 1 Dear Ann Landers: I received a wed­ ding shower invitation from a neighbor with the enclosed note that has me baffled. I have never seen one like it. The invitation was beautifully engraved, and the attached handwritten note read: “John and Judy arc booked at the So-and-So Travel Agency for a honeymoon cruise. A gift certificate would be greatly appreciated to help them fund the trip." What do you think about this, Ann? It sounds like extortion to me. - Anonymous Quandary in Purchase. N.Y. Dear Anonymous Quandary: People in Purchase, N.Y., arc supposed to be fairly sophisticated. 1 can't believe anyone is do­ ing this cheesy number. My advice is, ig­ nore the invoice, and send a gift of your choosing. Dear Readers: A reminder that tomor­ row is National Alcohol Screening Day. If you. or someone you love, has a problem with alcohol, please call 1-800-697-6700 to find a screening site in your area. This op­ portunity should not be missed. ••••• When planning a wedding, who pays for what? Who stands where? "The Ann Lan­ ders Guide for Brides " has all the answers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Brides, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562 (In Canada, send 54.55) Tofind out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at WWH-. creators, com. Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. JliceKses Jesse Evan Pcro, Dowling and veronica Ann Matheny, Big Rapids. Robert Gustav Johnson, HI, Hastings and Lisa Ann Alexander. Hastings. John Joseph Davis, Nashville and Diane Marie Alieva, Nashville. Jon Steven Tylzynski, Plainwell and Ann Marie Rose, Grand Rapids. Jeremy Lee Miller. Nashville and Anna Mane Lewis, Nashville. Jeffery Allen Kopec, Caledonia and Rachel Roscann DcVormcr, Wayland. Craig Allen Stolsonbuig, Middleville and Bridget Mercedes Lynch, Middleville. Jeffery Scutt Travis, Hastings and Susan Marie Landis. Hastings. Bradley Earl Hall, Hastings and Danielle Lucretia Cook. Hastings. LEGAL riOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (BARRY COUNTY) THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by HART A COOK AND DIANA M. COOK. Husband and Wile. Mortgagors, to CHADWICK MORTGAGE. INC . A TEXAS COR PORATION. which is organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas, and whose address is 16390 Pacific Coast Highway. Suite 200. Huntington Beach. CA 92614, Mortgagee, dated February 10, 1999. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on February 24. 1999 m Document No 1025595 of Barry County Records, which mortgage was thereafter ori February 12. 1999. assign ad to BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES. INC . 8604 AflsonvrUe Rd , Indianapohs. IN 46250 and recorded on July 13.1999 m the office of the Register ol Deeds for sari County of Barry m Document No 1032403 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of FIFTY NINE THOUSAND NINETY AND 06-'100 ($59,090 06) DOLLARS, including interest thereon at 12.90% per annum And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefor®, by virtue of the power of sate con­ tained in sad mortgage, and pursuant to the stat­ ue al the State of Michigan in such case made and provided. notice is hereby given that on Thursday. Apnl 20. 2000 at 100 p.m . sad mort­ gage wfl be foreclosed by a sate at the pubic auction. to the highest bdder at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Michigan, (that betfig the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry .3 held). Which sad premises are described as follows All that certain piece or parcel of land situate m the Township ol Hope. Barry County, and State of Michigan and described as follows, to-wit. Lot 34 of Casa-Del-Mar of Acker's Pomt and the' Northerly Half of Lot 33 of Casa Del-Mar of Acker's Pointe Plat according to the Plat record­ ed at Uber 3 of Plats. Page 64 PP <08-007-070-024-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated 3 9 00 ELAINE W MARDIROSIAN (P33528) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee 1373 Balfour Grosse Potfite Park. Ml 48230 (313)881-0296 (4/6) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 6. 2000 - Page 9 From TIME to TIMC.. by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Cattle rustlers in Rutland Twp. B> Joyce F. Weinbrecht An updated article in the Hastings Ban­ ner titled “Cattle Rustling on Friday night" tells about an attempt by two teenage boys, names not given, to steal a cow with the intention of selling her at the cattle auction which was held on Fnday nights at the Hastings Fairgrounds Neither young man had been involved in a crime before and were quite inexperienced in the art of com­ mitting a theft The older of the two boys borrowed his father's car and then borrowed Roy Belson's small trailer, which had a rack on it. Thus equipped, he went to the home of the second young man and inquired if he would like to get some "easy money" to spend at the Blue Gill Festival, an annual festival held in Hastings for many years. He agreed to take pan in the caper. The boys drove out to Water's Comers, just west of M-43 between Sections 21 and 22. then south to the 80-acrc tract, which was unoc­ cupied except by several cattle, which were the property of Earl Hubbell They parked the car and trailer at lhe side of the road and the "rustlers" for several minutes busied themselves with chasing the cattle. They succeeded in driving a cow into a swampy area where she stopped. The two managed to get a rope on her and lead her to the parked trailer and loaded her safely inside the rack. “Easy Money” looked perfectly simple to them at that stage of the game It was dead easy The driver started the car on its way to the cattle auction at the Hastings fairgrounds Soon that cow would be sold, and they would divide the easy money and would have a royal parting company with those easy dollars at the festival. They proceeded nonh to the road which connects with M-43. Right al this point they saw a large man in a car. apparently waiting for something. Sure enough, that fellow wanted to see both of the boys. He looked very serious to the boys. To say that the man was large was a bit of an understatement The man was indeed very large He asked them where they were going ar that time of night’* Where did the} get lhe cow in their trailer9 For a total stranger to them he was quite personal w ith his questions. When he informed them that he was UndersheriIT Leon Doster, the boys answered his questions with the truth for they realized that there would be not “easy money" for them this night Leon Doster became undershenff in 1939 and was sheriff beginning in 1947, so this incident had to happen sometime within the perimeters of those years. A second article about the Rutland Rustlers appeared in the Hastings Banner at a later date. This article was a spoof about the sheriff's department and Undershenff Doster, who could handle this kind of spoof with no problem. He could give it out and he could take it. The article cites no author, but docs have the earmarks of Laurence E. Barnett, who was a practicing attorney, a judge, a poet and wrote many articles for the Hastings Banner. The article is accom­ panied by the picture of T.N.T., (T.N.T. is the abbreviation for the explosive trinitro­ toluene used in hand grenades and torpe­ does, etc ], a horse which did not need a saddle for the ndcr to stay mounted. The articb reads as follows: "Ho I'm a jolly cowboy from Rutland now I hail. Give me my' rope and pony I’m ready for the trail: I love the rolling praines. they’re free from care and strife. Behind a herd of long horns. I’ll journey all my life." No credit for this effort. Of course cowboys who sing such melodies as this need not have a cowboy­ dictionary. He knows what “pulling leather” or “hazer * means He know s his west. But here in good old Barry County, sher­ iff^ officers were somewhat surprised Fri- term as sheriff and was planning to run for a fourth term in November of that year The people of the county were in shock and grieved deeply tor this large man they lovingly called “Tiny" Doster. He was more than a shenff. He was a social worker, defender of the weak, counselor and guide. He bore the grief of the people of the area. He was always fair, just and merciful. At the funeral, the Reverend Sharpe shared the creed which Sheriff Leon Doster called his own. “Tiny's Creed: When a man fails in life he usually says, “I am as God made me." But when he succeeds, he proudly proclaims himself as “a self made man." “Il is never too soon to do a kindness, for you can never know how soon it will be too late. “Everything that is in agreement with our personal desires seems true. Everything that is not puts us in a rage. “You can't build a reputation on what you arc going to do “Be sincere, from the very innermost crevice of your soul, nng true. Find out w hat you are andtthen be what you arc. Do all the good you can. by all means you can, in all the ways you can. in all the places you can. at all the limes you can, to all the peo­ ple you can. as long as you ever can." Sources. Archives, Hastings Banner, Archives Grund Rapids Press, Laurence C. Barnett Scrapbooks, / 934-195 7. LEGAL NOTICES Blue Gill Festival parade 1938. day evening to receive a phone call from a farmer stating that he had cattle rustlers. Undershenff Leon Doster quickly sad­ dled T.N.T., his favorite pony, donned his guns and chaps and in record time made way for the Earl Hubble farm out in the wild and woolly parts of Rutland Township. Arriving at the scene in a cloud of dust. Doster drew his guns expecting to run into plenty of action with a couple of bulldog­ ging. hoolihamng. gravel eating, two gun­ men from the west. Much to his surpnsc he ran smack dab into two “mail order cowboys” of teen age. They had succeeded in winding a lone mav­ erick from a herd and had it loaded into a trailer. The two tenderfoots admitted to the officer that they had planned on stealing the animal and selling it at the Hastings Live­ stock Sales to have spending money for the Bluegill Festival. They had borrowed a trail­ er from Roy Belson on the pretext of taking a hog to market. The trailer was parked on a nearby side road and the undersheriff arrived just at the boys succeeded in catch­ ing the critter, roping it and getting it into the trailer. One boy was taken to lhe detention home and the other was lodged in the county jail. What lhe youths failed to recognize was lhe fact that the undershenff s horse. T.N.T. was once on the Pony Express. We have refrained from letting the public in on the secret that the sheriffs department had a “Mounted Division." waiting for such an occasion. However. T.N.T. now comes to light and his picture appears on page 6 of this issue (We have included a copy with this article.) Note: Picture was taken just after the run was made Fnday Night." Another article in lhe Grand Rapids Press dated Saturday. May 31. 1947. was titled “He Hopes It’s Not a Jap Gift.” Barry Sheriff has Strange Unidentified Aenal Guest. It reads as follows: “Hastings Shenff Leon Doster of Barry County has a ‘gadget’ in his office that he hopes is not dangerous. “The ‘gadget.’ which floated down on the Cycle Tooker farm (Section No. 7) in Carl­ ton Township, eight miles north of Hast­ ings. consists of a liny propeller at one end of a battery, a small radio lube and a mass of knobs and wires. “Attached to the device was an exploded rubber balloon and a parachute. There was no return address or instructions of any kind attached and calls to Lansing. Grand Rapids and Milwaukee weather bureaus failed to identify the source or purpose of the strange aenalist. “Tooker told the shenff that he saw a bnght red dot far above and east of his farm while he was milking a cow just outside his bam door “The dot increased in size and Tooker saw the 12-foot canopy land on his proper­ ty. He said that he gave the device a wide berth thinking that it might have been a war “gift" of the Japanese making a belated TN T the super horse with a built on saddle. appearance. (Dunng World War II the Japanese did successfully launch and land some missiles by parachute and there were many tales about them in those years.) "Deputy Clayton Matwon responded to Tookers call, and after inspecting the visi­ tor. lie called Sheriff Doster who drew on his gloves and examined it. “The exploded rubber balloon indicated that the device had gone a sufficiently rar­ efied height to break the balloon and the parachute had lowered the tiny mechanism without damage. “Shenff Doster has his pnze hanging on the wall in his office and Hastings radio men arc attempting to solve its purpose. "Docs anyone know where this balloon and parachute came from?” An article in the Hastings Banner dated Nov. 16. 1948. again demonstrated the kindly feelings the community had for their very large sheriff. Headlines “The Sheriff Finally Got Red Pants." Hastings, "Leon (Tiny Doster), the Barry County Sheriff, left for the north woods on Thursday. Not withstanding his nickname. (Tiny) he draws the latest dis­ placement of any officer in Michigan. On Saturday afternoon Undershenff Bernard Hammond, in charge of the office during his chief’s absence, received a phor.e call from Crystal Falls and recognized the tired and rather apprehensive voice of Sheriff Doster. “‘Bernie,’ said the distant officer. "I for­ got my pants - my red ones. I mean. The woods are full of deer hunters and I ’vc got to have protection.* “Horror stricken to hear of his superior’s plight. Undershenff Hammond suggested it might be a quicker solution to purchase new ones. The phone receiver became suddenly hot. When it cooled, the shenff went on to explain that he had tramped the streets of Ironwood. Crystal Fall. Iron Mountain and Hurley. Wise w ithjut finding a single waist band larger than 50. “Hammond assured Shenff Doster that he knew that Eugene and Donald Haywood of Hastings were leaving that same evening and that they were heading for Iron County and wouk! he the bearers of the scarlet breeches. ’Io the incantimc. chief,’ con­ cluded Undershenff Hammond, ‘don’t risk getting shot. Wrap a red plaid table cloth around you when you go out.' Somewhere between Hastings and Crystal Falls, a tele­ phone wire fused and melted apart "The Hay wood brothers increased their trailer load substantially as they drove northward Saturday night Donald Hay­ wood made a parting remark to Undcrshcriff Hammond as they completed strapping the red pants to the top of the car ‘Seems as impossible as Ringling Brothers leaving town without the main tent doesn't it.' as he slid under the wheel ” Shenff Leon (Tiny) Doster died on Oct. 26. 1952. of a massive heart attack while fighting a brush fire while hunting in Prainevillc Township He was in his third MORTGAGE SALE RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred m the conditions of a mortgage made by SHAWN M. FARR, a single man and KRISTENA A CARR, a smgle woman to WOODHAMS MORTGAGE CORP. a Michigan Corporation. 4415 Duke St.. Kalamazoo. Ml 49008. dated May 12, 1995, and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on May 15, 1995. *1 Liber 630 at Page 364 Said mortgage was ass»qned to GE CAPI­ TAL MORTGAGE SERVICES. INC . a New Jersey Corporation. 625 Maryville Centre Drive. St. Louis. MO 63141. by mesne assignments dated June 27. 1996 and recorded wit*- .'he Barry County Register of Deeds on July 9.1996 in Uber 665 at Page 982 By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forth­ with. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest, at the rate of 9 000% per annum on said mortgage the sum of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT and 13/100 DOLLARS ($62228 13) No sun or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided tn said mortgage, and ail legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney s fees allowed by law. said mortgage wT be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the County Courthouse tn Hastings, the place of holding the Crcuit Court within the County of Barry, City of Hastings on Thursday. April 27, 2000, al 1:00 p.m . local time. Pursuant to Public Act No 104, Public Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A32/0(3)) the redemption period slidH be s<x (6) months from the date of the fore­ closure sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale The premises covered by said mortgage is sit­ uated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry. Slate of Michigan, and more fuHy described as: THE E 1/2 OF LOTS 126 AND 127 OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF PPN 08-055-001064-00 GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES. INC Assignee of Mortgagee Dated: March 16. 2000 James W Batchelor (P25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Suite 411 S Waters BuMtng 161 Ottawa Avenue. NW. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 MtgSall (4-13) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David A. Branch, and Karm S Branch, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to NauonsCredit Financial Services Inc . Mortgagee, dated February 23. 1999, and recorded on March 9. 1999 in Document #1026263. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Credit Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC. Assignee, by an assignment dated December 29. 1999. which was recorded on March 17. 2000. in Document #1042200. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE AND 66/100 dollars (S223.376.11), including interest at I1. 029% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1.00 p.m., on May 18. 2000 Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The West 270 feet of the North 330 feet of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, together with a parcel of land tn the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33. described as beginning at the inter­ section of the East 1/8 Ime of said Section 33 and the South line of Lot 84 of RoyK. Cordes Subdivision No 1 as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 49; thence North 89 degrees, 38 min­ utes West 022 feet along the South hne of said Lot 84. to the East line of Reynolds Road cuFdosac. thence South 00 degrees, 13 minutes West I11. 0 feet along the East lone of said cul-de-sac, thence South 89 degrees. 38 minutes East 0.70 feet to lhe East 1/8 hne of said Section 33; thence North 00 degrees. 04 minutes. 30 seconds East 111.0 feet to the place of beginning; excepting thereform any ar,J all parts of Lots 83 and 84 of said plat lying East of said East 1 /8 Ime of Section 33 ” The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shah be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated April 6. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248 593 1303 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. 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The Saxons, on paper, appear to have the talent to make 2000 more enjoyable/successful and lhe coach looks optimistically at the challenge that is ahead of him. "The initial goal is to get to .500 and then next year increase that," Buehler said. "This team has a lot of potential." Part of that potential includes catcher Katie Williams, catcher/outfielder Erin Allerding, pitcher Jenny Taylor, shortstop/center Beider Michelle Griggs, Danielle Bowman at second base and Heather Girrbach at first base. Hastings also has a number of new varsity players who should step up and contribute. That group include: freshman pitcher Amber Thomas, infielder Samantha Oakland, outfielder Kailey Lyons and sophomore Heather Krebs. Krebs, according to Buehler, can play everywhere and is a solid hitler. Team strengths should be Hastings* hitting and catching talents. Things the Saxons must improve upon include their bunting, tlieir range in the outfield and their pitching capabilities. It should be a real chase for a league championship in the O-K While Conference this spring. Hudsonville, Northview, Wyoming Park and Lowell are all listed as contenders, while Forest Hills Central ard Zeeland also have solid squats. The Saxons' first games come Tuesday, April 11 at Maple Valley High School. That doubleheader will be followed by a home twin bill, Thursday, April 13 against Forest Hills Northern. < < me h think < I it... by Jim Jensen Spring break prime time to look at sports Thinking of sports... pen to paper. lhe national champion Michigan State Spartans were the perfect example of a team that wins because they are one. The clutch shots drained by A.J. Granger, the leadership and perseverance of Mateen Cleaves, the stingy defense of Charlie Bell, the offensive prowess of Mo Pete. And the diverse contributions from players like Andre Hutson, Jason Richardson and Mike Chappell. It was truly a team effort. It became evident during the NCAA tournament that an opposing team would have one chance to beat Michigan State and that was it. One run and one ran only. State never lost its focus. The Spartans had more than a dream, they had a plan and executed that plan excellently. Hau off to coach Tom Izzo, who has more than proven that he stands amongst the greatest basketball coaches in the game. I can still see Monday's game being replayed in my mind. Cleaves... to Mo Pete... to Charlie Bell. The Hint-stones and gang played with tenacity and determination, proving that experience does have its advantages. See SPRING, page 13 Tennis Saxons hitting for strong league finish Hastings' varsity softball team includes (front row. from left) Maria Soto. Samantha Oakland. Katie Rogers. Melinda Meaney, Danielle Bowman. Michelle Griggs, Kailey Lyons; (back row) assistant coach George Williams, Heather Krebs, Amber Thomas, Lindsay Hemerfing, Katie Williams. Heather Girrbach, Jenny Taylor, Erin Afterding and head coach Marty Buehler. Hastings' boys tennis team finished third last spring in the O-K White Conference, the best league finish for the Saxons in their five-year White existence. With a 9-2 overall record, coach Rich Pohja's team climbed to new heights and now hope to find similar success on the area courts in 2000. The singles lineup looks set. Josh Hendershot and Tony Bowne will probably play at the first half of the lineup. Jeremy Butler and Trent Smith should also play significant roles. Kyle Winkler and Sean Fortier should anchor the team at No. 1 doubles and Pohja believes that the Saxon duo will be "very competitive." Competing for slots at No. 2 and No. 3 doubles are Mike Nitz, Casey Storms, John Wilcox and Matt Gergen. The lineup certainly has iu share of veterans. "Hendershot and Winkler are four-year letterwinners, while Butler, Courtright, Gergen and Storms will have their thirdyear awards," Pohja said. "Those six give us some experienced play at the singles and the doubles." Still, the Saxons must find a couple of players who can step up and play consistently in singles positions. If they do, watch out. New members of the Saxon team this spring are Kyle Bellgraph, James Grip, Matt Norris and Rick Wank. Pohja said those players should see time at singles or doubles and help to round out the lineup. The goals for the season are lofty ones, but they are certainly well within reach. Those aims include qualifying for the Slate tournament and finishing in the middle of the league standings, possibly somewhere near fourth or fifth. East Grand Rapids and Forest Hills Central are considered the O-K White Conference favorites. Hastings' season opens Thursday. April 13 at Lakewood High School. Other key matches throughout the season came against Northview, Hudsonville and Zeeland. Results from those matches will help to determine where the Saxons finish in the O-K White Conference. The Saxon tennis team includes (front row, from left) Jeremy Butler, James Griip, Mike Nitz, Kyle Bellgraph, Rick Wank, Michael Courtright, Sean Fortier, Matt Gergen; (back row) Matt Norris, Kyle Winkler, John Wilcox, Casey Stormes, Tony Bowne, Josh Hendershot and coach Rich Pohja. Dewey's Sales & Service & Auto Sales Siegel, Hudson, Gee & Longstreet LLP Chase-Geiger-Ironslde Attorneys at Law 607 N. Broadway Hastings 607 N. Broadway Hastings 945*9425 945-3495 765-3445 945-4915 Thomas A. Davis Jeweler Progressive Graphics Arby's Restaurant 138 W. State St. Hastings 115 S. lefferson St. Hastings 911 W. State St. Hastings 948-9884 945-9249 948-9210 Eye & E.N.T. Specialists, P.C. The Viking Corporation Temporary & Direct Placements 1761 W. M-37 Highway Hastings Insurance Agency 129 Division St Freeport 210 N. Industrial Park Hastings 945-3888 945-9501 Gavin Ford-Mercury 1310 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings 945-2421 Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway Hastings 945-3252 State Farm Insurance Bill Seif Chevrolet, Buick & Geo Paul Peterson 1215 N. Broadway Hastings 948-8001 1435 S. Hanover Hastings 945-2425 Plumb's Valu-Rite Foods 902 W. State St. Hastings 945-4921 Hastings Flower Shop 402 N. Michigan Hastings 945-3484 Brian's Tire & Service 235 S. lefferson St. Hastings 945-9549 Bob's Grill & Restaurant 139 E. Court St. Hastings 945-9022 Illi W. Green St. Hastings Staffmark 725 W. State St Suite B Hastings Hastings Orthopedic Clinic PC 1005 W. Green St Hastings 945-9529 • 800-596-1005 Pet World 221 W. MUI St. Hastings 948-PETS Hodges Jewelry 122 W. State St Hastings 945-2963 Dean's NAPA 122 N. lefferson St. Hastings 948-9696 Brown's Custom Interiors 122 N. Industrial Park Hastings 945-2479 Bosley Pharmacy 118 S. lefferson St. Hastings 945-3429 National Bank of Hastings • 241 W. State St. Hastings 945-3437 J-Ad Graphics Electric Motor Service 945-9554 Lyon's Septic Tank Service 3305 W. Quimby Hastings 945-5379 102 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-4700 Allstate Tom Salingue Agency 136 E. State St Hastings 945-4030 948-8555 1351 N. M-43 Highway Hastings FHI Flexfab Horizons International Inc. The Hastings Banner 1351 N. M-37 Highway Hastings 945-9554 241 Tom's Market E. State Rd. Hastings 945-5372 Chrysler Superstore of Hastings 1455 W. State St. Hastings 945-9383 • 800-888-6164 945-5113 Ponderosa Steakhouse 220 S. Market Hastings 948-3700 Hastings Manufacturing 325 N. Hanover Hastings 945-2491 Barry County Lumber 225 N. Industrial Park Hastings 945-3431 1569 Bedford Rd. (M-37) Hastings �The Hastogs Benner - Tbureday. Apnl 6, 2000 - Page 11 Leagues hopes good for Lady Panthers The numbers are good... the pre-season efforts have been commendable... now all the Delton Kellogg High School girls* track team needs to de is begin its regular season meets and perform at its top levels. Coach Jim Gibson is beginning his 17th year with lhe Lady Panthers' program and says his team this spring certainly has what it takes to be a league contender. Along with assistants Rick Williams and Aaron Tabor, Gibson hopes to guide the squad in that particular direction. Top athletes returning include Dawn Vickery. Amber Novisky and Alisha Rodarte Vickery scores points in lhe throwing events. Novisky in the jumping events and Rodarte excels in the sprinting races. See LEAGUE, page 12 Delton Kellogg's varsity soccer team includes (front row, from left) Jeni Cfchy, *™nda Well<er Misty Jones, Ashley Chilton, Susan Pace; (middle row) Karine J Johncock Monique Hoyle, Jennifer Ross, Kelly Dawson; (back row) ^ndl ST11-. *utuTn Chilton. Sarah Ferriell, Amy Dennany, Jessi Anderson, Jessie Johncock and coach Gary Fiaccato. Panthers anxious to kick off spring soccer season The Lady Panthers' girts track team includes (first row, from left) Meghan Smith, Danielle Page. Jessi Sinclair. Megan Orseske. Jessi Pease. Melissa Grassier. Tessa Hammond; (second row) Hannah Smith. Heather Dybalski, Aleshia Lankerd. Jessi Powell. Amy Ferriell. Amanda Hammond. Andrea Mendoza. Christina Charron, Katie Parmenter, Lauren Cooper; (third row) Alisha Rodarte, Dawn Vickery, Janelle Tolhurst, Rachel Olson, Jolene Payne, Amy Collard. Amanda Henson. Angie Booth, Erin Rickert, Amber Noviskey, Lindsey Brinnert and Tara Shoup. With strong leadership and quite a bit of quickness, the season prospects are very encouraging for first-year Delton Kellogg varsity soccer coach Gary Fiaccato and his team of running Panthers. Heading the list of returning players are seniors Lindsey Reed and Jeny Cichy and juniors Autumn Chilton and Karine Norton. Play ball! Lady Panthers charge into season When you play in the same league as a four-time defending State champ, lhe goal does not have to be to take first place in the league standings. For Delton Kellogg's softball team, the aim is to continue to show improvement everyday throughout the season and finish in the top half of what should be a very competitive Kalamazoo Valley Association race. Coach Kelly Yoder, who is beginning her 15th season with lhe Lady Panthers' program, can expect from solid play from some solid upperclassmen as they attempt to do just that. "Last year, wc were second in lhe league; this year we would like to be in the middle of fhc pack," Yoder said. Ton biiltar'^ .uui UrvLLern. knchvV iAnw rl will miss the beginning of the season." Kalamazoo Christian will again be looked upon as the favorite after winning four Stale titles in four straight seasons. The season starts fast and furious for the Lady Panthers with games against Martin Wednesday, April 12, Kalamazoo Hackett Thursday, April 13 and at the Hastings Tournament Saturday, April 15. Grapplers win Delton freeityle wrestling prognun recently competed in Olivet Here are the local results from that tournament: Group O Christopher Newman (33) first place; Cliristian Seybert (43) first place; Bradley VanOstran (58) second place. Group I Nathen Perry (46) second place; Deon Merlino (64) fourth place, Patrick Fales (72) second place. Rachel Champion, junior Jackie Prough, junior Megan Gillfilian, junior Lisa Wilcockson and junior Maria Insalata. Overall, though, Yoder says her softball squad is slightly inexperienced and have a couple of injuries to battle through. "We are a young team," Yoder said. "We have two returners injured. Jackie Prough has a broken collarbone. Megan •Danny (70) second ptecr, Brennan Smith (70) fourth place; Mitchell Duquesnell (heavyweight) second place. Group III Ryan Morrison (120) fourth place. Group IV Anthony Mead (76) second place; Cody Seybert (130) first place. Group V Barry Cooper (143) fourth place. Gillfilian has a broken finger and they Go Go Auto Parts Inc. Jill Humphreys Steele Attorney at Law 629 W. State St. Suite 203 Hastings 945-2255 Delton's varsity softball team includes (front row. from left) Rebecca Farrell, Lisa Wilcockson, Kate Kwasny, Juanita Castaneda. Christy Haas, Maria Insalata: (back row) Megan Delton Pole Building Sajo's Pizza 10036 M-43 Delton 623-5270 623-2311 Buckland Agency Fiaccato says his new soccer team has a good work ethic to go along with its speed. Freshman Monique Hoyle and juniors Cyndi Smith and Amanda Welker give the soccer squad some young talent. The Panthers* squad includes six new players. Fiaccato hopes the campaign can be rewarding in terms of enjoyment and in terms of triumphs. "We hope to have a fun. productive season and to take teams by surprise.” Fiaccato said. Delton Kellogg opens its season Monday, April 10 against Lake wood and then takes on Wayland Wednesday. April 12 and Marshall Saturday. April 15. 115 Maple. Delton Gillfilian, Rachel Champion, Jackie rrougn, tnn i nomton, Andrea Pancoast. Erin Diaz and coach Kelly Yoder. Missing Is 7709 Kingsbury Rd. Delton 623-2775 assistant coach Bill Yoder. Delton Family Medicine McCormick Enterprises Inc. 11275 Sprague Rd. Delton 729 S. Grove St. Delton 623-5521 623-2582 623-5353 Delton Hardware, Rental & Outdoor Power Equipment Chapple Realty Inc. Delton Medical Center Delton Floral 101215 S.Wall Lake Rd. (M-43) Delton 511 W. State St. Hastings Mid-Lakes Screen Printing • Monogramming -Active Wear • Tanning Salon 121 E. Orchard. Delton 102 N. Grove & 126 Orchard. Delton 338 Grove St. (M-43) Delton Dr. loseph Roth D.O. Mark VanderMyde P.A.C. 10085 S. M-43, Delton 948-3720 623-8340 623-5455 • 623-4099 623-4058 623-5185 Brad Goebel Custom Builder Cattle Creek Ranch & Trading Company & The Delton Ice Cream Company Harold's Auto Hospital Inc. Cloverdale General Store 114 N. Grove St. (M-43) Delton 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. 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Cun Lake 792-2202 WBCH Weltons 100.1 FM Hastings World's Best Country 401 N. Broadway. Hastings Performance Plus Quick Lube 945-5352 948-8558 430 W. State St. Hastings �’» - Th. Hau^ b^,, . g 1°°^ °f league contenders f°r most seasons, is to contend for a .v,n first year with Th"< l^J°.hc.?ui,eto make that ne« i.ZT 9 - .. 1 Jun,P toward die top. Derek B°“’ Brande" Goebel ami Derek Stiles return as do juniors J T .^^“■^■“A-'rtve^ ' P‘ “W K“°" Wi,h P'e"» of ^optimistic,* Charron said With hard work and training, we cm cXnrt rPOnJ“' record to^he’pM.h niOr: Sho“ld *lso oXf Pooch y- for the Kalamazoo Valiev Association title * y for°fiml C!UbS 'hal Shoul<i milkc • P“sh Kevin tm^. ? I,n<:up’ Roben Boyle, CMin on r gC' Gary Hcrhen’ tremie sk hLve > ,nd Jcrrcd Leo. All six have looked good during pre-season >«««. wording to dXron ” lor first place m the Kalamazoo vSley lhc Panther coach says thc ieam*c overall hitting has also improved, hut is ]^eCSJne Wi,h *heir ov,:ral1 pi,chi"S Soothwest Mrai^am taoVe’ hu Kalamazoo Hackett, should give his team Still, Charron says Delton Kellogg where they NAYS has openings North American Youth Sports still has Which a student is currently enrolled “Pen">gs for their spring youth basketball tournament May 19-21 at Portland u L School,nd Portland Middle Schoo! ’’ ind CnU7 fce for lhc loun,ameni is $90 Xg~^h ,ciun • ■ni"imum °f nJ grr*c b°y»- Sth-IOth grrnle girls 1*0 games. There will be awards presented in each bracket. The entry deadline is Fnday. April 28 For additional information or an entry NAYS^ri”"* G"r'g,n *',he lo11-'^ Members of Delton Kellogg's varsitv baseball team => Kilk" Al? b°)'“ ,nd 11 th-12th grade girls. All grades are based on the grade »...-.™graues are based on the grade in pt 7R7 VwT g ,ourna">'ni hotline, I-S00vJa ’r^: “lourn*meni direct. Brun v.„ for 10th Straight KVA league title '>Jt nine Kalamazoo Valley Valley Association Association conc“ WOndcr *bou"t>e extend of his h.s concern. U .l ”*irnenUons ----------OLIUJCI S J^1* th*' his *Panthers are both young and inexperienced, you 11116 Dataw.ro .J' ____ rec'£d°TTu. KVA aSon ... in<:,,,ded • 10-0 'Tn’iS' Kw"" Il“u“ne lhi‘ *Prin«- record. Thc number 10 is also anart »r P7“ll'«ko.lforh..2000K)u^PWOf ,n thc kVA race, however, there an* asXt°'her “?!"* wi,h ieriou* title kvaT ?°*L“ 10 wi" B* ‘Oth Straight KVA title, Pessell said. g MaZ i?" *r°“p Paw Zftnn^r00 Top athletes reluming include Kodv Lot*den. Nick Marshall. Kris Peira ini:,“d« Delton first meet comes Vtcksburg „ Vicksburg ^mt« Collrar. Jeff Erb, Bill Ferris. Kyle aeainit ■hams, Jeff DeGoode. Scott Styfe, Bill Roberts and Will Lillibridge. Re«“ Doelr. Jamk Dill, limn Eyf, Mike LaFountain. Jake Young and Josh Austin are newcomers who look to score Have a sports story? Call 945-9554 “me valuable points. in rti B*"lhc'5 *“« •'ways been strong «» lhe distance events Md Pessell says continued from H page 11 5 i* Pantherscan also expect big things from its freshman class. Al thc lop of that class is Katie Parmenter. Gibson lists the numbers and depth as numbers," Gibson mid. If Delton Kellogg is to bank for the Kdbb’Moo Valley Association s lop spot, ‘ *tl' 10 compete with powerful teams like Mattawan and Paw Paw Mattawan and Paw Paw are two of t'xm strengths If there is . wetness Gibson says it would have to be the •«m s youthful appearance. The coach is not ready to predict his three KVA teams that the Lady Panthers will face early on in their scheduk. The third is Vicksburg. te*ms season, but does head into the I SwBraW I competitions optimistically. "Ifs hard to say this early, but I like nEXTEL - INTERNET - PAGING «U*»UR-LONG DISTANCE foreclosed nextel offers free HOMES howhard Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings. working I f,r “ the team’s outlook for the 2000 campaign. Gibson says he is quite encouraged. 4 our and I always like our chances,* Gibson said -Tradition is a great thing and we have some here. I feel we have a good HAPPY37™ BIRTHDA Y ON APRIL 6TH markbomer Lo* or $0 Down! INCOMING CAI LS AND ,N 2000 ON SELECTED PLANS. NO CONTRACT! sfi^^DISTANCE we’re e|^n-CC °f Wlnn'n* ,he le*gue as anyone O O legal 1-800-501-1777 I SIU ext I NOTICE I WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!! _ ___ CfTY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DEB, KATIE, HOLLY, AMANDA, SAMI & DA! a Public Hearing on „ ° * DeBT COLLECTOR ro COLLECT A OEBTAHY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. I °F ^«V,SOR GLASGOWS ^J^NO, 2. TH^S. « ^E°^ * LOT 70 ^?^^ TO BEG^^G ■ NOTICE [ r "I m°"W "’“•by -Hilary SanSaJnc.. Mortgagee, dated October 22 1997 and nrrwt I 2?— " -"T 9—***a»an. I I II I hope town^h^Vn3m^n^-tz ROAO a ■ th. "on-conformR »* in, «ot ine than attowed" by ordinance k^T* n^->-**T->^P^c^mo^lh.«ow. Pmp^.1 5382Tm.« Barry County, Michigan. I “**" ““ “™*<" •* ' J „ ,2, F^rrS Novembe, at recorded on September a, *• ’0,re73' 0USAND NINE JX.J/ Ca**y date hereof the sum of SIXTY- hundred seven- *ND 29/100 aMars (337.973.29) “"““I in aaid ortgage and the statute in such case made and S®01*00 15 of Hope Township T2N R9W I SSdZ *°”a°*,a 1«P™P«»r at 5395 G^s.y SMtran 20 o< Hop. Towt^T 3 Raquest by Tw OeMon Pm“£.l 5590 S M-43 Highway. 9VV. Barry County. Michigan C“™T- Mangan, ‘ * Ei^ptran □„ „ Sectoon 10 of Hope Township T2N ■ I by • eale oi the mongaged premises, or some pen of them, a public Zr™*’Jl,,~ry Coun,>' CounhouSrZ I i "v*"?8, Ml al1 00 Pfn*. on May 4, 2000. premises are situated m VILLAAF nr I uescnoea as. co^rTZ2“*“T”pa“*”h* Northeast “jnerof that part of the East 1/2 of me 2” S°UmW1 1/4 South °l S«»" 35. rrf ik= ""sXu? iown 3 North, Range 7 West Mcn^n 5X53 S. Wai Lake Roador. M-<3 Wntien comments will be rec«ivari a. 3 pm- ■'»» Hope Township Hall located at ' Day Has, 201 E State :: s=?sss.~;~ Clerk. Indjviduals with disabilities rea-mnn n ”? dayS n0'*0 to the Hope Townshio I cm ur ieiepnone number listed below. •I Clark by wmwig or cuing the clerk a' Sylvia W. Forster E*"'> G. Manehum City Clerk -___________ 948-2464 I hence Southwesterly 167 feet to an Iran Slake' ** South 203 feat to an Iran Stake' 12S **■ ,hence North 183 feet' mono. Normeaawly 125 Net Io th. beginning.' Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 7 West Tberedemption period shall be 6 month(s) 01 KK* “««• d««minid •ba"dO"«l « accordance with 194BCL 30 " ’"5' »• redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 23. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1302 Tran 8 Trott. P C Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suae 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 43025 File .200012923 (4/20) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 6, 2000 - Page 13 Bronco Golf Outing June 15 The 34th annual Hastings Bronco Golf Outing comes to lhe Hastings County Club Thursday. June IS, so prepare to swing. Thc event is sponsored by lhe Western Michigan University Broncos and Felpausch Food Centers. Hastings High School seniors earning Felpausch scholarships will be recognized during the event. Proceeds from the outing support a scholarship fund for college bound students from Hastings. The fee for each individual golfer is $60, dinner only is $20 and to be a corporate sponsor of a hole is $150. Corporate bole sponsorship includes signage on a hole and program recognition. Golfers added to sponsorship are $60 each. See BRONCO, page 14 Area athletes making the grade in college sports Hastings High School graduate Betsic Keeler is a senior member of the Alma College women's tennis team. Keeler opened thc spring season with a 2-4 record in singles and a 2-5 record in doubles. Her doubles partner is Marisol Diaz. Alma won one of its first eight matches, a 9-0 triumph Mar.h 23 over Adrian College. Bradley at Hope... Matt Bradley, also a graduate of Hastings High School, is a sophomore netter at Hope College. He currently has a 1-0 singles record and an 0-1 mark in doubles. Hope opened the year 8-3. Foley plays for K... Paige Foley, a Lakewood High School graduate, is a member of the Kalamazoo College women's tennis team. Foley began thc year with a 3-7 singles record playing No. 1 and No. 2. In doubles, Foley had a mark of 2-7. Thc Hornet women won four of its first 10 matches and were 0-2 in thc MIAA. Hastings tallied one run in thc second and two more in the fourth. Collecting hits for the Saxons were Zac Fulmer, Ted Greenfield and Brandon Burke. Fulmer and Burke both drove in runs. • BOWLING SCORES • Frida) Night Mixed League Final Standings Cook/Jackson 88-32; Brush Works 74­ 46; Viatec 70 1/2-49 1/2; Bad Habit II 69­ 51; Four Cylinders 65 1/2-54 l/2;Ten Pins 65-55; All But One 64-56; Na Whiners 63­ 57; Head’s Out 62-58; Beer Me 60 1/2-59 1/2; Ute Comers 60-60; Mercy 57-63, We Don’t Care 53-67; No Name Yet 50-70; Rocky 4 49-71; Ramblers 46-74; Teddy Bears'44 1/2-75 1/2; The Scouts 37-83. Thursday Mixed King Pins 88 1/2: Oops 66; Thc Red Eyes 65 1/2; Varney s 61? Just Us 56; Brown and Sons Excav. 55; Question Marks 54 1/1; Goon Squad 50 1/2; Hastings Bowl 49; Middle Lakers 49 Whot Up 36; Bull Dogs 17 Men's Good Games and Scries - C. VanHouten 205-600; T Peake 195-571; M Zimmerman 220-526; B Kirby 214-532; S. Faunce 182-459; C Leonard 189-445; C. Mugndgc 172-423; J. Jacobs 175; C. Hay­ wood 166; F. Wagner 147. Women's Good Games and Series - S. Lambert 171-462; M Hodges 154-449; R Broun 172-448; V Brown 163-438; L. McClelland 154-438; S Teuncssen 153­ 430, L. Miller 147-418; L Peake 164-395; C Lewis 126-354. J Musser 147-349; M Snow 159; C. Swinkunas 153; B. Anderson III 1'XM yoi « •OHhlJrtd/^ fMSV U»>XBT«---- A Sunday Night Mixed Matrix 72; Red Dog 71; 4 Horsemen 64 1/2; We’re OK 64; All-4-Fun 64. Sunday Snoozers 63; Double K’s 59; Thunder Alley 59; Lucky Strikes 59; B.S.crs 57 I '2 Happy Hookers 56 1/2; Thee Froggen. 54; Friends 46; Rock bottom 43 i/2; Bud Light 40. Women’s High Games and Series - B. Kirby 247-590. K Becker 312-528; D. Gray 189-513; C Young 194-511; C Bar­ num 176-489; V McLeod 158-441; L Boze 155-427; C. Bucklev 149-361; S. Smith 126-338; L Potter 200; L Falconer 197; L. Barnum 194; S Snider 176; P Key 158; A. Churchill 149; D Reeses 119 Men’s High Games and Series - S. Krallman 204-534; E. Gates 188-527; C. Shook 201-518; R Snyder 202-511; M Martin 228; C. Pennington 222; J. Delaat 204; E Behrndt 201; D Dutcher 192; D. Key 191; G Snyder 187, B Falconer 183; B. Churchill 181; B. Allen 179; B. Drayton 168; R Boze 147 Recreation Bowling Legaue #3 Team #3 won thc last half season while Freeport Elevator won the first half, they will bowl off for thc championship in two Men’s High Series - D. Edwards 572; G. Waggoner 532; W. Birman 480; C. Jesiek 479; B Terry 530, R Schlachtcr 454; J. Beckwith 493, J Mercer 499; W Wood­ weeks. Good Games and Series - J. Cook Jr. 514; K Wanland 524; M. Martin 201-231­ 589; S Anger 204-582; E Jackson 224-597 and D. Lambert 202-528. mansee 463 Wednesday P.M. Hair Care 74 1/2-45 1/2; Misfits 72 1/2­ 47 1/2; Eye and Ent 66-54; Nash Chiro 63 1/2-56 1/2; Secber’s Auto 63-57; Nash “5” Plus 61-59; Lifestyles 52 1/2-67 1/2; Mace’s Ph 49 1/2-70 1/2; R R St. Mill 49 1/2-70 1/2; Girrbach* 48-72. High Games and Series - K. Becker 209-522; J George Fein 192-512; E Mcsecar 203-474; Y Markley 198-482; J. Pettcngill 157-467, B Monre 173-465; N. Var­ ney 160-445; D. Botimcr 143-389; J. Harp­ er 149-346; C Bishop 147-417; B Norns 156-424; M. Dull 154-417; D. Bums 126­ 348; J. Leo 156-393; L Fnend 130-348; L. Elliston 195; T. Christopher 189; B. Estep 182; M. Matson 166; C. Watson 154; R. Murphy 147; J. Rice 176; N. Halifax 159; N. Thaler 146; J. Kasinsky 155; B. Smith 156; B Earl 436 Senior Citizens Bowling Kuempcl 72.5-43.5; Nash 71-45; Wei­ land 69.5-46.5; Wbodmansce 68-49. Hill 66-50; Brewer’s 65.5-50.5; Jesiek 63-53; No One Senior 60.5-55.5; Moucoulis 58­ 58; Schlachtcr 56-60; Snyder 55.5-60.5; Fnend 54-62; M-M’s 53-63; Girrbachs 51.5-64.5; Lcthcoc 50-66 Women’s High Game - N. Moucoulis 183; M Dull 160. N Boniface 174; P Snyder 158; C. Stuart 165: M Matson 191; G. Potter 213; D. Greenfield 158; S Meml 160; B Johnson 164; F. Girrbach 177; Y. Markley 155; M Wieland 203; D Keller 168; S. Pennington 156; G. Otis 178. Women's High Series - N. Boniface 476; M Matson 503; G Potter 539; F. Gir­ rbach 504; M Wieland 498; D Keller 461 G. Otis 468 Men's High Game - D. Edwards 254; g. Waggoner 211; R. Nash 169; K. Schantz 159; W. Birman 163; B Adgate 155; R Weiland 168; D. Murphy 174; C. Jesiek 183; B. Terry 190; R. Schlachter 168; J. Beckwith 189; J Mercer 174; W. Wood­ mansee 179; G. Forbey 171. KCC defeat Gale at Alma... Delton Kellogg graduate Jennifer Gale is a freshman pitcher on the Alma College softball squad. Gale has pitched in two innings during the early going, has allowed two hits, has struck out three and has walked one. Alma began the year by winning 16 of its first 20 games. Courtright with KCC... Andrew Courtright, a former baseball JVs drop season opener Grand Rapids Christian's junior varsity baseball team out-slugged Hastings 13-3 and won a 13-3 decision March 30 at Hastings High School. Christian biggest innings were a fourrun second and a six-run fifth. standout for the Saxons, is now a sophomore catcher for thc Kellogg Community College squad. In recent outings, the Bruins beat Kalamazoo Valley Community College 9-8 in the second game of a March 29 doubleheader after losing thc opener 12-5. Kyle Wecsies (Climax Scotts) and Greg Skiba (Alpena) both smacked homeruns in the triumph, while Dan Jones (Gladstone) hit one out of the yard in the Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 363-233; The Misfits 35-25; Hastings Bowlers 32.5-27.5; Friends 32­ 28; Advanced Commercial Printers 27-33; Al & Pete’s 27-33; Consumers Concrete 25-35: Plumb’s 25-35. Men’s High Games & Series - J. Mau­ rer 179; K. Phenix 231-594; J. Bartimus 200-551; P. Scobey 234; D. Clare 155; D. Morgan 211-576; L. Miller 247; S. Hausc 202; G. Hausc 209: L. Johnson 224. Women’s High Games & Series - T. Maurer 133; V. Thompson 179-456; D. Ser­ vice 173; R. Burch 179. YMCA of Barry County Adult Finer Hockey Advanced Stone ....r:r.yo-i TNR Machine 2-1-1 Avengers 2-1-1 Hackers1-2-1 Metal Militia .................0-4-0 Games Played: TNR Machines 3 vs. Avengers 6; Advanced Stone & Tile 24 vs. Metal Militia 4; Bye: Hackers. Gregory’s Tuesday Valley 2000 \orthern Division Gms-Total Won-Pts Oldc Towne Tavern #2 135-1660 Outboard Inn #2 (Gibson)142-1649 BaylyY #1-Trowbridge134-1649 Outboard «I 99-1592 TwoJYffl 112-1560 TwoJY#2 100-1450 CB*#I 82-1602 Oldc Towne Tavern #193-1498 Village Idiots22-584 Village Idiots Too 46-857 Wins - L. Trowbridge 4; J. Dewitt 4; R. SPRING... continued from page 10 U.S. Senator Carl Levin made the following remarks: “College athletics, at its best, is about more than winning. It's about hard work, determination, and relying on teammates to overcome adversity. The Michigan State Spartans displayed all these characteristics in their season-long drive to become national champions." I guess our friend Bob Dwyer was right. Democrats (like Levin) can make perfect sense sometimes. For enthusiastic sports fans, no time beats this time of year. The Masters begins today (Thursday, April 6) at the Augusta National and for golf fans that means something real special. For Jon Gambee's sake, you've got to pull for Tiger Woods. Woods leads the World Golf Rankings with a 24.27 average (based on finish and strength of field). David Duval is second at 11.58 and Colin Montgomerie third at 10.27. Woods says he is inspired to win more Masters' titles and more majors by using Jack Nicklaus* accomplishments as a barometer. A win in Georgia this week would certainly keep him on track. As far as others who just might be able to beat Tiger this week, don't count out Ernie Els. Davis Love III, Mark O'Meara or Fred Couples. I know it's early, but you have to like the direction the Detroit Tigers are going under new manager Phi’. Gamer. With a lineup that now includes such sluggers as Tony Clark, Juan Gonzalez and Dean Palmer, all the Bengals need is a couple of arms with some longevity. The new National Hockey League playoff structure is no good, to say what is printable. Still, you have to favor lhe Detroit Red Wings' chances of sipping from Lord Stanley’s cup with players like Sergei Fedorov, Nicklas Lidstrom, Martin Lapointe and Chris Osgood all presently playing near top levels. The Pistons appear to be a team on thc rise, but in order to remain that type of team they need to keep Grant Hill and that will be no easy matter come the post-season. Jerry Stackhouse should be the top candidate for NBA's Most Improved Player as evident by his 28 points scored in Tuesday’s 104-88 win championship bout. Both players were fined, but that money can’t help to untarnish the image that actions like this one have given the professional game. Former Georgetown coach John Thompson is top notch as a commentator on TNTs NBA broadcasts. Thompson brings vast knowledge and enthusiasm to the show. On TNT Tuesday, one could learn that Isiah Thomas is a front-runner for both the Indiana Pacers head coachin* over the Toronto Raptors. Speaking of the Pistons, did you see that Alvin Gentry won his first game as coach of the Harlem Globetrotters. No additional comic relief needed here. Detroit's team, however, appears to motor a bit better under the calm and collective approach of new coach George Irvine. The NBA is truly fantastic as we got to see again Sunday with NBCs broadcast of the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks. In that game, the Knicks* Chris Childs cold cocked Lhe Lakers' Kobe Bryant, probably pan of his training for an upcoming WWF job (possibly replacing Larry Bird) and the Atlanta Hawks head coaching job (possibly replacing Lenny Wilkins) an J that the Pistons’ choice for coach will be decided by Joe Du mars. That choice quite possibly could be Bill Laimbcer. In a perfect world, Connecticut and Tennessee deserve just as much praise for then play in the NCAA women's final as Michigan State and Florida received for their efforts in the men's championship. The champion Huskies were just as deep, if not deeper than MSU, finished 36-1 and averaged over 91 points in their six NCAA tournament game, including Sunday's 71-52 triumph over the Lady Vols. Now that's very impressive. One of the most intriguing topics in ’ sports during the next few months will be how the NCAA should handle summer basketball programs and connections between college basketball prospects and those who hang out around the courts. The NCAA did suspend a few prominent players this season, but believe me, the list could have included many more if the NCAA really wanted to get down and dirty. Back to Georgia. Let me get this right, Atlanta Braves reliever John Rocker was cheered Monday when he ran out to receive his National League championship ring. What did Rocker do to deserve an applause? Just another example, of how ’.aany sports fans just don't have any sense. Need something exciting to do tonight? Check out the Western Michigan University football team intrasquad scrimmage at 6:30 p.m. in Waldo Stadium. Admission is free. One last thanks to Linda Boldrey and lhe diabetic education course at Pennock Hospital and don’t worry federal government, my census form is in the mail. Hastings' Candi Sarver leaves Sunday for Midland, Texas, and her shot at national boxing prominence. ESPN will be televising the bouts of the 2000 Womens' Olympic Championship April 10-15 at noon and 7 p.m. In Sarver's words, "I'm very nervous, (but) my favorite color is gold right now." Here's to Sarver bringing home the gold to Hastings. Talk to you soon. Mathis 4; M. Hardin 4; J. McKinnon 4. LEQAL NOTICES Notice of Sale Be advised that the mortgage made on November 19. 1996 by Donald J Salisbury and Tom Saksbury. as mortgagor, io First Natcnai Bank of Mcrtgan as mortgagee tor the property commonly known as 11 Pike Road. Dutton. Ml and legafty described as Towntovp of Hope a par cat of land m the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. T2N. R9W. described as: begmnmg at too ntersoebon of the North line of Guernsey Lake Rd and toe West ime of Pfco Road as platted si too Plat of Diana Shores, as recorded n Uber 5 of Plats of page 24. in the office ol the Register of Deeds tor Barry County. Michigan, thence South IV East. 33 00 foot to the comorkno of Guernsey Lake Rd . said centorkno also bomg the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 20; thence North 89*45* Wes< along the East and West 1/4 hno a (Mance of 261.50 toot thence North IV West. 407 00 toot, thence South 89’45* East. 261 50 toot to toe West tano of said P*e Road; thence South IV East, atong sato West hno 374.00 toot to too port of bogmnog. • m dotouk The mort­ gage was recorded on December 17.1996 in toe offco of toe register of deeds tor Barry County. Michigan, n book 681 of mortgages on page 90 The amount claimed to be due and unpaid on the date o» this notice a S27.896 90 in pnnapai and $1,067 80 interest No legal or opuitabto proceedng nes boon nstrtuted to recover the debt, or any part of toe debt, secured by the mortgage, and too power of sale contained n too mortgage • now m effect by reason of the default Nobce « now given that on April 20. 2000. at 1 p.m. at the front door of the courthouse m toe C«y of Hastmgs. Barry County. Mchtgan. there w« bo offered tor sale end sold to toe t^ghest taddor. at pubtc sale, tor toe purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpato on the mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including an attorney fee of $200 00 provided by lew and m the mortgage. lands and property mentioned above The length of the redemption period wifi be 6 months from date of sale Dated 3-13-00 By Mortgagee Joseph L Zande (P57645) PO Boa 4010 East Lansrrg. Ml 48826 (517) 333-7718 (4/6) Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Clarence E Bromley. A Single Man (original mortgagors) to Amenquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated August 26. 1998, and recorded on October 1. 1999 r Docket *1018770. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTEEN ANO 55/100 dollars (1117^13.55). vtctodmg nterest at 8 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and tt >e statute m such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastmgs. Ml at 1 DO pm. on May 4. 2000 Sato premtses are situated m TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A Parcel of Land in the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14. Commencing at toe Northwest Corner of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Sato Section 14; Thence South PvMM with the West 1/8Une 1841 Feet; Thence East 1320 Feet; Thence North 1841 Feet. Thence West 1320 Feet to the Place of Beginning Except commencing at the Northwest Comer of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Sato Section 14 for a Place of Begmntng, Thence South 300 feet. Thence East 600 Feet to toe West Shore of Fair Lake; Thence North 300 Feet; Thence West 600 Feet to toe Ptace of Beginning The redemption period shall be 12 monto(s) from toe date of such sale Dated March 23. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1X1 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors X150 Telegraph Road. 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OUR RN AND LPN RATES ARE AS FOLLOWS: RN »t*rtlng rate ... 617.86 LPN starting rate ... 615.86 WE ARE NOW PAYING A S1.200.00 BONUS IF WRED BY 5/1/2000. WE HAVE A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE. OUR TEAM MAKES THE DIFFERENCE AND OUR RESIDENTS GET THE CARE THEY DESERVE. o ATPLY IN PERSON ATI TENDERCARE HASTINGS 240 E. North Street Hastings, Ml 49058 Ph. (<10945-9504 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner Thui -day. April 6. 2000 Local man speaks at state seminar about efforts for lab accreditation by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Hastings resident V. Harry Adrounie. Ph.D., a longtime proponent of laboratory accreditation in Michigan, was one of the speakers at lhe recent spring seminar of thc Michigan Water Environment Association­ Laboratory Professional Conference (MWEA-LPC) at Central Michigan Uni­ versity . Adrounie. who serves on the Michigan Underground Storage Tank Financial Advi­ sory Board, gave a historical summary of how Senate Bill 272, requiring laboratory certification, came about. He has been pushing for laboratory accreditation for about a dozen years so that consistency, re­ liability and accuracy can be verified in laboratory reports. The concern for accreditation developed while testing aquifers in the Battle Creek area. It was discovered that lhe test results from some laboratories were "erratic,'* Adrounie said. "This gave us concern about the reliability of laboratory test results ." He has worked tirelessly to get the stale to establish a laboratory accreditation pro­ gram which he believes will provide a bet­ ter method for reviewing lab results sub­ mitted to the state for environmental clean­ ups. "We are all 100 percent committed to one thing - keeping people healthy and preserving human life," Adrounie told the seminar audience. "It is morally imperative as well as sound business to prevent ill­ ness. Prevention is the first and most effec­ tive method of protecting people." Accreditation would mean laboratories would make a commitment to maintain high quality performance on an on-going buii, he Mid at the seminar. _ -Without accreditation, most result, would come with a credibility gap," Adrounie said. By being accredited, lhe high standards would put a laboratory "into an elite group of laboratories which have met the most demanding performance criteria in the coun­ try. if not the world," he said. "This is what produces customers and preserves life." Besides serving on numerous boards and commissions, Adrounie founded the Michigan Association of Local Environ­ mental Health Administrators. He currently serves on the Environmental and Public Health Council of Underwriter, Laborato­ ries Inc. aad will beMitawdi< • annual BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER V. Harry Adrounie meeting in Chicago. Adrounie has been named in the new volume of "Who's Who in Medicine and Health Care.” For many years he has been listed in other "Who's Who" books. He has recently been asked to participate in Sl. Ambrose University's Vision 2020 project, which is funded by a grant from the Teagle Foundation of New York. Adrounie will help chart the long-term fu­ ture of the university, located in Iowa, by helping to identify its strengths, opportuni­ ties to excel and priority initiatives to real­ ize its vision. Adrounie is a retired U.S. Air Force lieu­ tenant colonel. He has served as a member of the stale Hazardous Waste Policy Commitlee and is a former director of the Bcmen County Environmental Health Di­ vision. Locally, he is currently chairman of the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee and lhe County Solid Waste Planning Committee. Adrounie studied and taught environmen­ tal health issues for more than IS yean during his military career and civilian life, including stints at the Univenity of Hawaii. American University in Armenia. American University in Beirut and in the Middle East and Sou'h America. For his tireless effort to help protect Michigan', natural resources and passion for educating others, Adrounie received the White Pine Award for Environmental Ex­ cellence from state Republican leaders two year, ago. t Singers raise $1,100 for Arts Council Members of a singing group who performed Broadway tunes at two shows March 11 and 12 have turned over the $1,100 In proceeds from those shows to the Thomapple Arts Council. The singing group, made up of local residents, performed ■Afternoon on Broadway' for the third year in a row to raise funds for the arts council's youth theatre program. The program provides young people with the opportunity to attend a summer theatre workshop and perform in a play. The singing group plans a performance the second Friday in July during Fridays at the Fountain entertainment on the Barry County Courthouse grounds. Pictured above are singers (from left) Gary Robbe, Paula Allerding, Peg Hemerting, Shelly Dickinson. Nathan Robbe. Doug Acker, Bret Hoxworth, and Becky Hoxworth and arts council representatives Lyn Brief and Norma Jean Acker. MainStreet announces new branch manager MainStreet Savings Bank, has announced the promotion of Nancy Buehl to branch manager of the Hastings Felpausch office. Her responsibilities will include directing the activities of branch personnel and the handling of all branch operations, sales and administrative responsibilities. Buehl joined the staff at MainStreet Sav­ ings Bank in 1998 when she transferred from thc Hastings Great Lakes National Bank office, where she had been working since 1991. She has Wrkcd as a customer sen ice representative and most recently has served as assistant branch manager at the Hastings main office. “Nancy will be a great addition to thc Hastings Felpausch Branch staff. Her over­ all banking knowledge and friendly customcr service will make her a great leader of this branch,” said Deb Hewitt, vice pres­ ident of public relations and branch admin­ 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS istration. Buehl is a life-long Hastings resident. She and her husband, Jeff, live in Hastings and have two children. She enjoys reading, playing volleyball, music, movies, camping and snowmobiling. She comes from a large family of race fans and attends the Indi­ anapolis 500 every year. As a Civil War buff, she is looking forward to family vaca­ tion at Gettysburg, Pa., this summer. Buehl has been an instructor for advanced first aid and CPR classes for the American Red Cross. She also has been a member of thc Hastings Jaycecs. MainStreet Savings Bank^ Hastings Fclpausch branch opened in August 1997. MainStreet currently has four offices, including its corporate office in Hastings and branch offices in Lake Odessa and The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. REPORT CRIME HYDRANT FLUSHING Note a hereby given me City ol Hasting, Deportment ol Public Service, «a be Staring lire hydrants throughout the City on Tueedey end Wedneedsy. April 11th and 12th, 2000. Hydrant fliaring may cue a sfcght kaa ol water grew wre and some water decoloration Everil G. 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CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE • • • • • • • • • BRONCO... continued from page 13 Delton Other • Dowling Comer Store • Cloverdale General Store • Vermontville Grocery • Banfield General Store • Country Store (Bellevue) • Gillett’s Bait & Tackle • A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) • Orangeville 66 • Pine Lake Grocery Lake Odessa • Crystal Flash • Lake-0 Shell • Carl’s Market • Hamlin's Quik Stop • Huhn's Vashvilk • Little’s Country Store • Carl’s Market • Cappon‘s Quick Mart • Mace Pharmacy • South End • Hotra Pharmacy • Cappon Quick Shirt • Prairieville General Store • Prairieville 66 • Felpausch • Delton Short Stop • Cedar Creek Grocery Middleville • • • • • Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Greg's Get it and Go Pastoors Village Grocery • • • • Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon's Quick Mart Gun Lake Freeport • L& J’s • Our Village General Store Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOP THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Neal E. Philips and Jenny M Phillips, husband and wife, (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated December 18. 1998. and recorded on December 22. 1998 m Document #1022720. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY­ EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINE AND 22'100 dollars ($68,209 22). including interest at 7.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m, on May 4. 2000 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Lot 2. Block 3 of Kenfieids 2nd Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 37. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn accordance wrth 1948CL 600 324la. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 23 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1306 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie #200012906 Mustangs (4/20) AT&T 56-1/2 -3-3/8 SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Coia DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Motxl Family Dollar Firs: Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mtg. 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Katie Allerding, Ja­ son Bailey, Erica Barnum, •Jeremy Bishop. ’Danielle Bowman, •Amanda Buskirk. Jay Campbell, Rebecca Casarez, Jared Currie, Elwood Davis, Josh Doc, John Forbes, •Martina Gass. Callie Gir­ rbach. Heather Girrbach, *Sarrah Gregory, Michelle Griggs. Courtney Hallifax, Sara Hammond, Amice Hawbaker, Joshua Hen­ dershot, ‘Bobbie Henncy, Jennifer Hodges. Lucas Holston, •Susan Hubbard. Virginia Jennings, Matthew Jiles, Kristen Kasinsky. Heather Lambert, Amber Lipert, Erika Main, Nicholas Mainstone, Ivy Malone, Stan McKelvey, Melinda Meaney, Amy Miller. Angela Miller, Samantha Miller, Antosia Myers. •Peter Oberth, •Steven Obreiter, •Sarah Penrod, Kimberly Perry, Laura Piechnik. Laura Rattler, Dana Reed, Heather Rose, Andrew Safie. Lacey Sanders, *Amy Schiedel, Matthew Schultz, Martin Shellenbarger, Courtney Sinclair, Samantha Snow, Samuel Stafford, Lauren Stmeman, Casey Stormes, Jennifer Taylor, Corey Thompson, Randy Volosky, •Marcie Westover. Amber Wilde. Brandon Willard. •Michael Wolfe. Mary Wright and Katnna Wyman Honors (3.10-3.49) — Christy Ander­ son, Ryan Argo, Shannon Belles, Brook Bennett. Benjamiu Bolthouse, Anthony Bowne. Marie Carpenter, Catherine Case, Stephanie Conrad, Carolyn DeWitt, Bran­ don Eddy, Ryan Eitzroth, Stephen Gamer, Kevin Gerlinger, Jessica Gole, Samantha Goodenough, Nicole Hesterly, Laura Hu­ bert. Lindsey Karas. Erik Keeler, Amanda Knickerbocker, Mathew Larsen, Matthew Lawrence, Sunny Mahler. Christy Mc­ Carty, Phillip McKeough, Annie Mead, Alexander Needham, Lacy Pittelkow, Ben­ jamin Shaw, Lisa Wiltrout, Ruth Winegar, Kyle Winkier and Molly Woods Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Jamie Clark, Nick Deline, Daniel Deming, Jolene Griffin, William Hall. Laura Hendrick, Kristen Keech, Andy McBrian, Lcteia Pen­ nington. Shawn Rosenberger, Dustin Sanders, Bridget! Service, Deneil Sherman, Lisa Simon, Anthony Smith, Kimberly Straiey, Erica Swiatek, Tiffany Swift, Amanda Tobias, Cnstina Umetta, Joshua VanSyckle, Pamela Weatherly and Nathan Winfree. Juniors High Honors (3.5-4.0) — ‘Sarah Barry, Michael Burke, Larissa Carr, Dorothy Clemens, Rick Cullers, Brandon Dahn. •Jill Dimotid, Ian Dudley, Matt Gergen, Lindsay Hemcrling, Melissa Hodges, Amanda Hoke. Roselee Hostetler, Kailey Lyons, ’Katie Noteboom. Samantha Oak­ land, ‘Rhonda Pennepacker, Jessica Roll, •Margaret Schirmer, ‘Heidi Schroeder, Phoenix Spaulding, •Kristi Spurgeon, Danielle Swift. Gena Tormen, Kelsey Viher, ‘Kristen Wildem and Taylor Wisner. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Cathy Anderson. Andrew Benningfie'.d, Joshua Boulter. Derek Brookmeyer, Jeremy Butler, Sarah Chamberlain, Brandi Colvin, Rodney Cook, Amy Deberry, Heather Drumm, Steven Flohr, Elizabeth Gibbons, Jennifer Guidet, Paul Henney, Amy Hermenitt, Jennifer Heuss, Lindsey Hill. Jamie How­ ell, Justin Huss, Leland Jennings, Jonathan Katje. Adam Miller, Daniel McKinney, Elizabeth Meek, Sirena Miller, Andrew Powell, Nicole Richardson, Karey Schlachter. Matthew Schnackenbcrg. Luke Storm, Starlight Tyrrell, Jacob Vanderhoff, Thomas Varney, Nichole Warner. Kather­ ine Welton, Jessica Winebrenner, Miranda Workman and Kelli Zerbel. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Re­ becca Arias, Sunny Basler, Brianne Beach, Nicole Brown, Can Coenen, Rex Foreman, Jason Goggins, Amanda Hause, Aaron Keller, Lucas Overmire. Lucas Poll, Katharine Rogers, Jamie Smith, Dustin Terrel and Frederick Thomas. Hastings Middle School — third marking period house, Rebecca Brisboe, ‘Stephanie Buck, ‘Joshua Clevenger, Jennifer Cottrell, Stephanie Courtright, Nicole Doozan, An­ gela Eggers. ‘Jodi Elms, Chelsea Evans, Kelli Flohr, Justin Hutchins, Jonathan Kendall, Heather Krebs. Keli Misak, Rachel Newton, Elizabeth Nida, Michael Nitz, Alexis Powell. Amanda Schantz, Jeremy Shilling, Emily Smith, Kristen Straube, Tyler Tossava, Eric VandcrVeen, Sara Wank and Eiin Woodley. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Michael Arnett, Darrell Barnum, Alicia Birman, Erin Bradley, Laura Dickinson, Carl Furrow, Kristi Guidet, Melissa Hutchings, Janna Jackson, Jennifer Jenkins, Joseph Keller, Eric Kirchmeier, Victoria Mahmat, Emily Martin, Kate Martisius, Lindsay Overmire, Cory Pettengill, Douglas Poll, Jessica Shellenbarger. Wesley Shoebridge, Patrick Stephens, Jessica Storm and Dustin Wholaver. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Daniel Cary. Macie Eldred. Jack Holden. Lynn McCallum, Jeremy Pond, Jessica Roush, Lindsay Sides, Amanda Smith, Annita Smith, Kristie Snell, Travis Traisler and Amanda Zalewski. Freshmen High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Molly Aiderson, Joshua Bailey, Brian Baird, Jeffrey Baker, Alicia Bedford, Molly Benningfieid. Dustin Bowman, Lucas Brehm, Jenna Bryans. Sabrina Buck, Megan Butler, Casey Cady, Chelsea Case, •Elizabeth Cassell. Jessica Cheeseman, ’Laura Dipert, Angela Dipp. Brittney Dobbins, Brian Donnini, ‘Emily Dreyer, Krystle Dunn. Amy Easey. David Eitzroth, ‘Erin Fish, Beau Furrow. *Joel Gibbons, Matthew Gibbons, Emily Heath, ‘Katie Hesterly, Joey Hinckley, Tiffany Howell, Teha Huss, Wendi Iler. ’Natasha Jones, Chad Kendall, Derek Krallman. Sean Lancaster, Ryon Lear, Cassandra Meade, Joanie My­ ers, Arica Newton, Rebekah Nicholson, Niki Noteboom, ‘Courtney Oakland, Olivia Pare’, Justin Peck, Jessica Ranguette. Hca’her Robinson, Michael Rosiund. Christopher Rounds. Kathryn Safie, Steven Sekrecki, Jennifer Shaw, •Kerianne Sherwood. ‘Teressa Smith, Keith Stoudt, *Alicia Totten, Rick Volosky, Bethany Weeks, Kristina Welton and •Andrew Worth. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Abbie Allerding. Katherine Boyer, Shauna Bradfield, Richard Burke II, Justin Carley, Mackenzie Chaf­ fee, Amanada Clinton, Mindy Colvin, Justin Cordray, Trover Davis, Brian De­ fries, Thomas DeWitt, Jesse Doe, David Eldred. Courtacy Fortier, Megan Frazier. Peter Gole. Raquel Hawks, Jacob Heuss, Lyndsi Kenyon, David Kilmer. Samuel Krouse, Andrew Logan. Rosalinda Luna, Christina Main. Bryan Myers. Jennifer Peake, Colette Purucker, Anthony Ram­ bin, Jessica Rose, Nathan Selby, Brooke Sheldon, Nicholas Sinclair, Jill Slocum, Aaron Snider. Carrie Stow. Josiah Tim­ merman, Dominic Tormen, Brian VanAman, Amanda VanBuren, James Vickery, Cody White, Robin White, Holly Wilson and Jenipher Wymer. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Heath Augustine, Lander Bachert, Bruce Carpen­ ter. Benjamin Jacobs, Joshua Milleson, Aaron Stout. Adam Tuthill, Kai Ward and Matthew Windes. Alternative Education, High Honors (3.5-4.0) — April Bolton, Pam Dunklee, Joshua Lewis, Nicole Owen, Miguel Salazar. •Leonard Smith and Terry Tumblom. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Brandie Ham­ mond and Terra Suker. Honorable Mention Daniel Horn. Eighth grade High Honors (3.5 to 4.0) — Emily Allen. Joseph Arens. Heidi Arnett*, Matthew Aspinall, Amanda Becktel, Kris­ ten Beckwith, Ashley Belson, Erin Bernard, Andrew Bolthouse, Drew Bowman4, Jonathan Britten, Nicole Campbell*, Ash­ ley Carr, Heather Carroll •, Adam Case*, Sara Clark, Sarah Clevenger*, Julie Cole, Stacy Cook, Margo Cooklin*. Erin Dahn*, Jonathon Daugherty, Carmen DesVoignes, Brian Doozan*, Danielle Drumm*, Mark Ferrall*, Chad Ferguson, Ryan Ferguson, Ashley Gibson*, Thomas Girrbach, Randy Haire, Ryan Hartman, Aaron Hasman, Jami Hayes. Danielle Hays, Heather Heinrich, Erin Hemerling*, Jonathan Henning, Daniel Hodges*. Matthew Hoffman*, Jonathan Hollister*, Billy Holtrust. Lindsey Hussey, Hilary Hutchins*, Jill Jolley*. Angela Jones, Collin Kaiser*. Bradley Kidder, Scott Larsen, Matthew Lipstraw*. Jeremy Lockwood*, Sara Main, Joseph Matthews, Megan McGandy*, Stephanie McNally. Laurann Menke*. Chasity Neil, Jessica Nichols, Angela Norris*. Lisa Noteboom, Heidi Ogden, Pamela Peterson, Kristie Pratt, Justin Pratt, Alexxis Price, Jennifer Quada*. An­ drew Richardson. Ashlee Rizor, Amanda Rose, Eric Schiedel*. Christina Schorl, Jami Shilling*, Samantha Sleevi*, Vin­ cent Stavaie, Morgan Steward, Alice Trout*. Jacob Tuthill. Patrick Wilde*. Ken Wills. Codey Wise. Rachael Wolfe* and Decan ne Wright. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Frances Adkins, Melissa Boren, Jamie Burkey, Eric Bying­ ton. Erica Davis, Lyndsay Dunn, TifTmy Easey. Nicole Edwards, Mark French, Ja­ son Griffin, Michelle Haines, Katie Hotchkiss. Alyssa Howe, Kelly Johnson. Joshua Lovett. Heather Mathews. Ashley Miller. Andrea Murphy. Lucas Olmstead, Brannigan Reaser. Scott Redman, Thomas Rowse, Christopher Taylor, Tyler Tuthill, Andrew Whitney, Benjamin Williams and Leah Wood. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Eiicia Burbank. Caleb Case. Matthew DeBoer. Nicholas Gielarowski, Christopher Hodo. Erika Hubka, Stephanie Kelly, Stacey Mar­ lette, Laura Price, Nicole Shaw, Peter Swiatek and Samuel Lewis. Seventh grade High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Elizabeth Acker, Scott Allerding, Kayla Arnie, Tim­ othy Aspinall*, Erin Bare, Courtney Bimrd, Jacquelyn Baduhn. Wyatt Ben'.on, Timothy Bolthouse, Stephanie Buskirk*, Derek Caldwell*, Jaymee Campbell, Jesse Cappon, Andrew Conklin*, Allison Cooney, Brian Cottrell, Benjamin Davis, Cody DePew*, Christopher Edwards, Catherine Fish, Jaimeson Fisher*, Jared Ford’, Nathaniel Frame, Sarah Frantz, Timothy Frey, Eric Frith, Tyler Fulmer, Michael Garrett, Ashley Gielarowski*. Bethany Gieseler*. John Henning, Chad Henry, Danielle Hodges. Dan Hoffman, Kelsey Howell. Jason Hudson. Amanda Hurless*, Ashley Ingle*, Katrina Jacobs, Christopher Katje. Brent Kelley. Andrew Kelly. John Kinney. Ashley Komstadt*, Curtis Krallman*, Alexander Larson. Anna Lawrence, Kathryn Lawrence*. Stephanie London. Deric Lustey, Jackie Lydy*. Amber Main, Joshua Maurer, Andrew Mepham, Michael Newsted*, Nicole Noviskey. Shannon Poll, Savannah Ramsey, (3.00-3.09) — •Indicates 4.0 G.P.A. Sophomores High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Samanth-' Allerding. Amanda Bechler. •Carrie Bolt- Katie Ray*, Taylor Raymond*, Evelyn Roscoe, Jennifer Shoebridge*, Bridgette Stahlhood*, Tracy Stockham, Brandon Schwartz*, Paula Taylor*. Luke Tossava*. Graham Tuinstra*. Stacy Tyrrell, Courtney Wakley*, Brent Wallace, Paul Wanland, Kristin Williams* and Steven Wilson. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Zachary Allen, Jeffrey Allen, Theresa Constantine, Richard Curtis. Megan Davis, Kathleen Davis, David Dipp, Kenneth Fenstemaker, Holly Fenstemaker, Aaron Fortier, Chad Gir­ rbach, Alexandra Greenfield, Andrew Griggs. Stephen Hollister, Jena Johnson, Amanda Keeler, Krystle Kosbar, Elizabeth Kruko, Kelly Long. Rachel Madison, Alisa Menke, Thomas Miller, Hailey Norton, Amber Peck. Christy Pohja, Dannielle Prough, Jenna Radant, Evelyn Rappaport. Kathlyn Rounds, Amanda Sekrecki, Jen­ nifer Stout, Halie Terrel, Nicole Vandermeer Quada. Andrew Vincent. Caitlin Vreugdc and Melissa Wymer. Honorable Mention (3.0 - 3.09) — Mariah Bachcrt, Alexander Barry, Devon Borror, Nicole Cichanski, Nicole Henry, Jacob Isaacs, Jacqueline Krouse, David Join an outstanding team! Applications are now being accepted for an upcoming opening as a Dietary Relief Associate Must be available to work various shifts between 5:30 am & 8 30 pm and scheduled weekends. Food Service experi­ ence desired ... Cooking skills a plus. Part­ time hours to begin with future opportunities. If quality service is your desire, apply in per­ son at Thomapple Manor. cQiornapplc 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastes. M 49058 • EOE Sweet taste of spring Brandy Malcolm takas advantage of warm weather to spoon up the sweet taste of the season and icecream. in the Reminder on Tuesday and the Banner on Thursday and DOUBLE your coverage. Call us at 945-9554. 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State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION .—,-,—- „ » , WKMfMnCMrK rTODWW Rte No. 00-22S434E Estate of Max A Tooker. Deceased. Social Security No. 382-01-5017 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your Merest in the estate may be barrod or affected by the Mowing. The decedent, whose last known address was 4407 Lyndon Rd. SheteyvBe. Ml 49344 died 2­ 23-00 Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate wi! be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Carl E. Tooker, 8826 Slabtecrest Blvd.. Houston, TX 77024. or to both the inde­ pendent personal representative and the berry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date at publication at this notice. Notice is further g.-ven that the estate wB be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to II. Peter Arttovrak II (P10223) 416 Hubbard Street Allegan. Ml 49010 (816) 673-8468 (4/8) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mad"* by Jeriyn J. Came (original mortgagors) to First Union Home Equity Bank. NA.. Mortgagee, dated February 19. 1999. and recorded on March 25. 1999 m Uber 1027035, on Page. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the First Union National Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated July 28. 1999, which was recorded on August 7.1999. in Uber 1034971. on Page. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there «s claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUN­ DRED FORTY-SIX AND 46/100 dollars ($36,746.46), including interest at 12.200% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Mi at 1 ^0 p m., on April 20. 2000 Sate premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lots 3 and 29 of Supervisor s Plat of Howard Point, according to the recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 74. The redemption period shall be 6 mor.th(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated. March 9 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Fwms, Ml 48025 Fie *200012522 Cougars (4/6) �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 6. 2000 COURT NEWS: A man convicted last year of bilking his employer and his family members out of over $1,000 by committing check fraud was back in Barry County Circuit Court on a new uttering and publishing charge. John Michael Ulrich, 34, of Hastings was sentenced to two to 14 years in prison by Judge James Fisher on the new convic­ tion of forging a check for $327.29 on Oct. 24, 1999. In exchange for his guilty plea, three ad­ ditional charges were dismissed. "After reading the presentence report, I think thc conclusion drawn by (he proba­ tion officer is pretty accurate,” said assis­ tant prosecutor Vicky Alspaugh. "He is a thief, a liar and a cheat and he doesn't have conscience enough to feel bad for his con­ Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 COUPLE LOOKING for m—374-7423 FISH FOR STOCKING: Gi­ ant Hybrid Bluegill*. Rainbow Trout, Walleye. 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Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604 FIRST TIME HOME BUY ­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800-672-9604 ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home WiU move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9664 ___________ ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Cail Delta Homes. 1-806-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-880-968-7376. NEWER 4 BEDROOMS. 2-1/ 2 baths, open floor plan, large rooms, d.shwasher, ceiling fans. Stove & fndge Slav In Meadow Stone Park 948-2488 Extended Our largest Pay Increase IWfR' Tram Start at Plus 6C for all miles over 15.000 in a month awatr aaarittn Salat I3C Tmri; 88c lease Purchase Program Experienced Drivers Ownrr Operators i-an-au-aais Gradual. Sudani. HIHIIWI St 000 Sign on Bonus tor tap Company Drivers has an immediate opening for an expenenced lender. Commercial lend­ ing experience a plus. Submit resume to: National Bank of Hastings, 241 W. State St., Hastings. Ml. 49058. Attn: Hu­ man Resources. TELEPHONE RECEPTION­ IST- FULL-TIMF: Switch­ board experience preferred. Good communication skills a must Computer knowledge a plus. Team players with a posi­ tive attitude are encouraged to submit resume with letter of ap­ plication to National Bank of Hastings Ann. Human Resources 241 W State St.. Hastings Ml 49058 TELLER/CUSTOMER SER­ VICE: National Bank of Hastings has full-time positions available to responsible team players. Must have strong basic math skills and computer knowl­ edge. Also must have a positive attitude and be able to give qual­ ity customer service. Submit re­ sume with letter of application to: National Bank of Hastings Attn: Human Resources 241 W. State St . Hastings. Ml 49058 LPN’k 2nd shift, full-time position available. Out­ standing working conditions. Call for interview 795-4972 or stop by 690 W. Main, Middleville__________________ CENA, RA, CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: This position is responsible for main­ taining communication with cli­ ent base through telephone con­ tacts. quality control, site visits, assisting in maintaining current business as well as developing new business through the sales process. Priority consideration will be given to applicants who meet the fol lowing requirements: 2yrs business experience in cus­ tomer service with some sales exposure, proven ability to iden­ tify problems/ provide solutions, strong written/ verbal communi­ cation skills, excellent organiza­ tional and time management skills. Competitive wage and benefit package Computer ex­ perience required, some post sec­ ondary education recommended Industrial knowledge a plus. Please send resume and wage requirements io: Ad #114 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058_________ 97 PEOPLE NEEDED FOR THE hottest diet of the new mil­ lennium Unbelievably fast re­ sults All natural Cail 888-570­ 0898 LAUNDRY ATTENDANT Customer service and light cleaning duties included in this permanent part-time position. Hours from 2:00pm to 9:30pm. Immediate opening. Apply at Wash King Laundry, E. Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings. home call 1-877-3 COUNTRY SETTING REPO. Conveniently located 25 min. from everywhere. 1-877­ 355-7955. ask for Fred in Col­ lections_____________________ COUPLE LOOKING for land contract in Hastings area. Call A ktw mmy. $74-7423 AFFORDABLE: Newly re­ priced 1 acre lots, underground utilities, perked, mature woods. $28,000-137 JOO. some with lake access, call owner at 616-623­ 2453, leave message_________ FOR SALE: Modular home 3+ bedroom. 2 bath, bam, A 10 acres. Hastings schools, $99,000. Call 948-9736 between 5-8pm FORECLOSED HOMES! LOWORS9DOWN! Gov't A Bank Repos being sold now! Fi­ nancing available! Local listings. 1-800-501-1777 ext 5225. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assislant Call 945-9888_________ WATER FOR SWIMING POOLS, ponds, etc. Also, lime­ stone A crushed for driveways. (517>-204-7451. DEBT CONSOLIDATION CASH - LOWER YOUR RATE Brenda Thompson with A men Mortgage Corp, is hon­ est, ethical and easy to work with. For a free confidential analysis call Brenda at 1-806­ 397-1866. HASTINGS duct." According Io Alspaugh, Ulrich "has vic­ timized his mother to thc extent that it caused her to file bankruptcy, and he has victimized his brother in this matter,” she said. "With a person like Ulrich who has victimized his closest relatives. It’s clear he has no boundaries.” Il was also revealed during the sentence hearing Thursday that yet two more allega­ tions involving checks and credit cards have also surfaced since his arrest. "I’m sorry for my actions," Ulrich told thc court. "I was under stress and went back to using drugs and alcohol." Ulrich asked to be able to keep his job in Muskegon so he could pay restitution. "Why would you expect anyone would treat you with any leniency at this point?" Judge Fisher asked Ulrich. "I'm trying to get these matters taken c«e of," said Ulrich. "I think you have a lot of potential you are throwing away with cocaine," said Fisher. "I think 24 months in prison is quite lenient given your history. You've been given a number of chances in the past and you've thrown them away." Restitution is to be determined. DROP OFF LAUNDRY. Open 9am to 9pm Cail SaL. 945-9381 HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: "LOW RATES" HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES" CALL 616-948­ 4093 • Jeffrey Stallings, 23, of Battle Creek, was arraigned on a charge of violating his probation by possession or consuming al­ cohol on Jan. 24. Stallings was sentenced to three years* probation May 20, 1999, on a conviction of attempted armed robbery for holding up the Banfield General Store March 30,1999, in Johnstown Township. He also had been ordered to spend 12 months in jail -with credit for 51 days Stallings pleaded not guilty to the proba­ tion violation charge and an April 13 hear­ ing was scheduled. He was released on a Jf convicted of probation violation, he could spend a maximum of five years in prison • Tony Millsap, 32, of Dowling, was granted an adjournment of his probation violation hearing scheduled originally for last Thursday. Millsap, who is on probation for a con­ viction stealing meat from the Delton Fel­ pausch store May 6, 1999. is accused of violating * * by using cocaine. * for aa adjournment t evidence that we able use to challenge the peti­ tion." said attorney Michael McPhillips. Assistant Prosecutor Jeffrey Cruz ob­ jected to the adjournment, noting Millsap had ample time to obtain drug testing. "The tests are not the only evidence." said Cruz. Fisher granted the adjournment until April 13 at 8:15 a.m. saying, "I agree, it probably won't make a difference but I'm going to grant him the opportunity." • David Hurtado, 37, of Hastings, was sentenced to spend 90 days in jail with credit for one day served on his third con­ viction of drinking and driving. According to attorney Mary Benedict, Hurtado has maintained an "extended period of sobriety" prior to relapsing on Feb. 5 when he drove under the influence in Hast­ ings. “He has a supportive family and Mr. Hurtado has participated in counseling with Psychological Consultants," Benedict said. "They’ve recommended he complete 10 to 12 sessions to deal with the stresses in his life and have recommended weekly AA ses­ sions." Benedict said Hurtado has completed four sessions with Psychological Consultants. "I would ask that the court consider a tether so he will be able to continue with his job and his counseling," said Benedict. "I think the recommendation is a good one and you have the right attitude to your­ self straightened our," said Judge Fisher. Hurtado was also given three years’ pro­ bation and was ordered to pay $2,000 in fines and costs, along with a probation oversight fee and work release. The vehicle he was driving has been for­ feited. • Tim Wallace, 21, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by failing to complete his high school education and was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for nine months served. "I think the recommendation from the probation department of one year with credit for time served is a good one." said Alspaugh. "He has some challenges that would support this recommendation." He will be unsuccessfully discharged from probation when he is released from jail, Fisher ruled. "I’m disappointed you weren't able to complete your high school education," said Fisher. "It's not meant as a punishment, but to help you." • Tammy Seybold of Freeport, was sen­ tenced to serve three months in jail and two years probation on her conviction of utter­ ing and publishing. She was also ordered to pay $2,598.17 restitution and $500 court costs. Five additional counts of uttering and publishing were dismissed in exchange for her guilty pica. Thc crimes were committed between Aug. 3 and 16, 1999 in Hastings. "This was not one instance where she lost control but was a series of calculated acts," said Alspaugh. "Yet, she has some positives. She has the support of her fam­ ily, she is working." Alspaugh recommended the short jail term to allow Seybold to maintain her job so she can pay restitution and continue to support herself. "I think lhe presentence report is quite accurate and fair," said defense attorney Mark Doster. "This is Ms. Seybold's very, very first offense of any sort. I think she would have been an excellent for H.Y.T.A. though she is just a few months too old." See COURT NEWS, page 17 POLICE BEAT... --------------- ------------------------ ----------- ----------------------- -------■. . , . ......... ............... . , Lawn tractor, trailer missing at Fillmore CARLTON TOWNSHIP - A John Deere lawn tractor and the trailer is was sitting on were reported missing from Fillmore Equipment on North M-43 early March 29, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said the owner of the equipment was storing the items at the John Deere dealership and last saw the mower and trailer on Thursday, March 23. When an employee of Fillmore Equipment noticed the items missing, the owners were contacted and asked if they had removed them from lhe grounds. The owner had not removed them and reported the apparent theft last week. Police suspect the perpetrators simply hitched thc trailer to a vehicle and drove away. Troopers have no suspects and the incident remains under investigation. Johnstown fatal crash victim identified JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - An investigation into the fiery crash that claimed the life of a previously unidentified man at Luce and Collier roads March 29 has led to a positive identification of the victim, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Undersheriff Don Ford announced Tuesday that an autopsy helped identify lhe victim as Jeramie Thomas Lindsley, 25, of 551 East Shore Drive, Battle Creek (Barry County). Police also confirmed that a second person was in the car when the crash occurred. Ford said passenger William Lee Crapo, 24, of Battle Creek was admitted to Battle Creek Health Systems in Battle Creek for non-life threatening injuries resulting from the crash. Investigators said Crapo had been given a ride to lhe hospital shortly after the crash. They believe the crash occurred when Lindsley did not slow down at the "T" intersection before impacting a ditch at about 2:40 a.m. The investigation continues and alcohol is believed to have been a factor. Commemorative coin reported stolen BARRY TOWNSHIP - A man who had sent for a commemorative coin found that it had been stolen from his mailbox Saturday morning, according to a preliminary report The man. who lives in the 1000 block of Hickory Road, told police the package in which the coin was mailed appeared to have been ripped open and that the coin was not inside. No other information was available at press lime. Clothes stolen fffbm laundromat ■ n ~ HASTINGS - A nun who called 911 Saturday reported that hit laundry was stolen while he folded towels al the Wash King laundromat in Hastings at about 6:30 pjn.. according to reports. "I'm deducing that the victim left lhe laundry in a machine and returned to find it missing." said Chief Jerry Sarver. The incident is still under investigation. Disoriented man with shotgun arrested NASHVILLE - A 32-year-old Nashville man was arrested by Nashville Police Officer Jeff Miller Saturday for possessing a loaded firearm. Milter said Wednesday. Miller said lhe gun belonged to a family member, but it was unclear what lhe man planned to do with the gun. "We were called to a suspicious situation where a resident observed an individual walking around the Thomapple Trail railbed property with what appeared to be a long gun," Milter said. "He was located, the gun was located, and he was taken into custody." Though the man was walking toward lhe VFW Hall, which was filled with people at the lime. Miller said the man no longer had lhe gun when he reached the vicinity of the hall. "He had deposited it in a waste area along the trail white he walked around and tried to figure out where he was," said Miller. No one was hurt and the incident remains under investigation. Boat thefts investigated on Gun Lake YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Michigan State Police are investigating an April 3 report of items being stolen from a number of boats being stored at Matteson Manne on Gun Lake. One of lhe victims reported that the shrink wrap on the boats had been cut to gain access to the vessels, according to police. The incident remains under investigation. Man accused of punching wife MIDDLEVILLE - A 34-year-old Middleville man accused of punching his wife in the face with his fist and saying "if you leave, you won't last long," was arrested for domestic violence March 27. according to the Barry County Sheriffs Department. According to deputies, the man allegedly called his wife at work and told her she had better come home and take care of their 5-year-oId son. When the wife replied that she was going to be a little late, he allegedly told her "you will be here on time if you know what's good for you." The woman relumed home at 9:15 p.m. and the two entered into an argument which led to woman packing her clothes. The man allegedly knocked the clo’hcs from her hand and struck her in the side of her face with a clenched fist white calling her names. He then took their son away from her and reportedly pushed her out of the back door, causing her to fall into lhe microwave oven causing injury to her ribs. The man told police, however, that he never struck her and that she was fine when she left the home that night. Charges are pending at the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. Police investigation nets drug arrest YANKEE SPRING TOWNSHIP - An investigation by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police has led to the arrest of a Yankee Spring man for a felony count of delivery and manufacture of marijuana. . , John Jousma also was charged with one count of possession of marijuana after police cxecuted’a consent search of Jousma's Archwood Drive home March 30. Jousma was arraigned on the charges March 31 and he was released on a $2,500 personal recognizance bond on thc felony. A $1,000 persona! recognizance bond was set on the misdemeanor possession charge, to which he entered a not guilty plea. He is scheduled to return to court April 12 at 9 a.m. for a pretrial and for a preliminary examination. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 6. 2000 - Page 17 !COURT NEWS: ^Congressman Nick Smith L________ ____________________________________ Doster said Seybold's mother and the bank were her victims in this case and that they have no desire "to see her harmed" and are asking for nothing other than restitu­ tion. "She bought lots of things for her child with the money," said Doster "What you did was very foolish," said Fisher. "I assume it was due in part to your age. Its good that you have no prior of­ fenses and that you have a job and can pay back the damage you caused “ • James Vandenney, 38, of Hastings was sentenced to 11 months in jail with credit for one day served and three years on proba­ tion for his conviction of third offense drunk driving. He was given the opportunity to attend Teen Challenge in lieu of jail. He was also ordered to pay $2,000 costs and a $5,000 fine. Vandenney was arrested by thc Barry County Sheriffs Department after investi­ gating a moped crash on Woodlawn Av­ enue near Bachman Road earlier this year. Vandenney was found walking away from the accident scene and registered a .17 percent bodily alcohol content on a test given at the Barry County Jail. "I came to the conclusions that Mrs. (Judy) Brewer captured thc situation in a nutshell in her report when she described him as 'wallowing in irresponsibility,*" said Alspaugh "He's still a young man he's immature far beyond his (38) years. He chooses not to maintain employment He lost his job because he told his boss how the company should be run." Alspaugh she believes his placement in Teen Challenge, however, will be the latest on a long list of failures. "This has the potential to be a defining moment in his life," she said. Attorney Matthew Vicari thanked proba­ tion agent Judy Brewer for "a very thought­ ful report" on his client. He said Vandenney is on medication treatment for bi-polar disorder and manic depression with paranoid tendencies. "I think he understands this is the time When we entered thc Kosovo conflict, many of my colleagues and I were opposed because we fell that our objectives were unrealistic and would tie us down to a long occupation of Kosovo. Fortunately. NATO was able to manage the military part of thc conflict brilliantly, avoiding significant casualties. After this. President Clinton set three goals: I) an end lo ethnic cleansing. 2) thc return of thc Albanian refugees who fled dun ng thc Serbian terror, and 3) thc establishment of peace and multicultural democracy in Kosovo. At these tasks, we have failed. Thc level of ethnic and religious strife has not declined in Kosovo. Instead, it has shifted with the Albanians now ethnically cleansing thc Serbians. Since the arrival of the NATO-led KFOR, 350,000 non-Albani­ ans have been expelled from Kosovo, 84 Serbian churches and monasteries have been razed, and more than 50,000 Serbian houses have been torched. There is no evi­ dence of the racial and ethnic reconciliation necessary to achieve a lasting peace. As a result, the ultimate success of NATO’s first offensive war in still in doubt. "If you arc going to drink in thc future, when you gel behind lhe whrr! of a car. you are going to go lo prison," said Fisher to Vandenney. "Whai everyone wants you to do is to quit drinking." • Donald Rose, 29, of Nash rille, was sentenced to 45 days in jail with credit for one day served on his conviction of posses­ sion of marijuana. One count of delivery and manufacture of marijuana was dismissed. He was also ordered to pay $1,000 in fines and costs and lo spend 18 months on probation. "Mr. Rose had indicated he might con­ sider himself to be addicted," said Alspaugh. "He'd made a New Year's resolu­ tion not to be engaged in this conduct, then 13 days later he relapsed. That's a good in­ dicator he does have a problem. The sen­ tence wiil give him an opportunity to live a drag free life." According to defense attorney Brace Lin­ coln. Rose used thc marijuana inside his home and that police 'showed up al his door." "I'd like to apologize to the court and to my family," said Rose. "I shouldn't smoke marijuana." cant. Both allies and rivals were startled by NATO’s willingness to attack a sovereign coun.ry to intervene in a civil war. Russia, which had just acquiesced to NATO expan­ sion, reacted particularly strongly. There is little doubt that outrage over Kosovo con­ tributed to their defiance of world opinion during thc invasion and repression of Chechnya. Many experts also believe that is contributed to the recent election of nation­ alist Vladimir Putin as Prime Minister. Thc accidental bombing of thc Chinese embassy led to a well-publicized souring of relations with that country as well. Thc bottom line is that our impressive military display in Kosovo is unlikely to lead to any real improvement in the Balkens. It actually creates a dilemma for U.S. policy makers. While there is little prospect for thc resolution of the ethnic hatreds that have sustained conflict for hun­ dreds of years. NATO cannot withdraw without admitting thc folly of thc entire operations. Thc current administration is unlikely to do that, but I’m hopeful that thc new administration will bring a much need­ ed restructuring of U.S. foreign policy. American and NATO troops can expect to stay in Kosovo for thc foreseeable future, since withdrawal would lead inevitably to thc resumption of war. (This goes for Bosnia as well.) At thc same time, Serbian dictator Slobodan Milosevic remains in power where he and his henchmen are now making threats against Montenegro, anoth­ er former Yugoslav province. The military and foreign policy costs of this operation arc mounting. Since 1989, thc Army has reduced manpower by 36 per­ cent, however the number of deployed oper­ ations have increased by 300 percent. Thc cost of our interventions in Bosnia and Kosovo is approaching $20 billion with supplemental appropriation bill passed out of the House on March 30. This amount, however, ignores thc extensive supplements from the armed services’ training and readi­ ness budgets which leave our troops less prepared than in the past. These operations have undoubtedly contributed to the dra­ matic decline ir our military readiness since the end of the Cold War. The foreign policy repercussions of thc Kosovo intervention have also been signifi­ National Bank of Hastings is seeking to fill a full-time position in our Loan Operations Department. Loan Operations and/or lending experience a must. FNMA, escrow, student loans, Windows NT experience a plus. Team players with a positive attitude are encouraged to submit resume with letter of application to Attn: Human Resources National Bank of Hastings. 241 W. State Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBUC NOTICE SPRING CLEAN-UP OF BRUSH AND YARD WASTE The City of HMmgs Department of Put*c Services will be for him to make significant changes in his life," said Vicari. 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A Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 24. 1998. and recorded on January 29, 1999 m Document No 1024478, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to ContiMortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment which was recorded on May 3. 1989, Document No 1028960. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUN DRED FIFTY-TWO AND 45/1X dollars ($118,252 45). inducing merest at 10 490% per annum. Under the power of sale contained n said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice « hereby given that said mort­ gage wA be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pari of them, at pubhc venue, at lhe Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1.00 p.m . on May 11. 2000 Said premises are s♦uated r TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County Michigan, and are A parcel of land n the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan as described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of said Section 32; thence North 870 43 feet to the cen­ terline of Irving Road; thence North 47 degrees 22 30’ West 390 25 feet thence North 54 degrees 17 30* West 1.021 63 feet, thence 79 degrees 18* West 615 feet to pomt of beginning, thence North 79 degrees 18 West 891 feet to the North and South 1/4 hne of said Section 32; thence due North 33 58 feet to an ron stake, thence conbnumg due North 14 feet to the edge of Thomapple River thence Easterly along the shore about 900 feet to an iron stake which lies North 10 degrees 42 East 183 feet from the port of beginning, thence South 10 degrees 42' West 183 feet to the port of begmnmg EXCEPTING THEREFROM a parcel located m the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southeast cor­ ner of said Section 32. running thence due North 870 43 feet to the centerhnc of Irving road. thence North 47 degrees 22' 30* West 390 25 feet, thence North 54 degrees 17 30* West 1.021 63 feet thence North 79 degrees 18' West 1042 feet; thence North 79 degrees 18 East 464 feet, thence North 00 degrees 16" East 33 58 feet to the piece of begmnmg; thence South 79 degrees 18 East 400 feet thence North to the water s edge of the Thomapple River, thence Westerly Mong the waters edge of the Thomapple River to a pomt that is North 00 degrees 16' East of the place of beginning thence South 00 degrees 16' West to place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shan be 30 days from the dale of such sale Dated March X. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593 1X2 Trott 4 Trott. 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CHEVROLET &G 14,995 ^mi^^lAVAN *17,995 18,995 MH Caledonia 1 owner trade-in .... great buy at............................................’8,995 great buy at *8,995 �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Tt ursday. April 6. 2000 Five teens hurt when car strikes tree by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Five boys from Middleville and Hastings were taken to Pennock Hospital late Satur­ day when thc car they were riding in struck a tree in Irving Township, trapping driver Ryan Ritsema inside. Only one of the boys. Scott Marsh, 20. of Middleville, could recall what happened, telling police they had been to a party on Garbow Road, though he did not know where they were headed when the crash oc­ curred, at shortly after 11 p.m.. police said. According to a report from lhe Barry County Sheriffs Department, Ritsema was driving south on McCann Road when he lost control of the vehicle in thc curve, ran off thc roadway, striking some mailboxes before impacting a tree. A blood alcohol lest of Ritsema resulted in a .20 percent reading which is twice the lef.al limit, deputies reported. Accident reconstructionist Jim Fawcett estimated that Ritsema, 20 of Middleville, was driving a little over 51 mph in thc 25 mph zone. Thc suggested speed for thc curve is 20 mph. Deputies reported that when they arrived at thc scene of the crash, they noticed thc car was still smoldering and Marsh, a back seat passenger was 'hysterical,” screaming for anyone to open the door. Marsh was helped out of thc car by thc officers, who reported that the front scat passenger. Eric Hoffman, 22, of Hastings, as well as Ritsema were unconscious. Officers also helped Greg Kotrba. 21, of Hastings out of the car and reported that Hoffman was "slow to respond" and pas­ senger Kevin Doyle, 21. of Middleville, was "lethargic" and officers "had trouble rousing him." "After he came to, he was assisted out of lhe vehicle," deputy Marti Lantinga re­ ported. Hoffman was removed from the car by BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS OfTEREDI ambulance personnel, but Ritsema re­ mained trapped. "Deputy (Robert) Fucri cut his scat belt in an attempt to free him to no avail." Lantinga wrote in her report. Personnel from Thomapple Township Emergency services were able to free him. "He kicked Koezc's leg, then bit her right wrist area." thc officer reported. "At the time, Koeze had on a bracelet. Koeze no­ ticed thc blood and though she was bleed­ ing due to thc pain." Koeze soon learned, however, that thc blood was coming from the boy. "His mouth was cut by the bracelet and there were teeth impressions on her wrist," said Sixberry. "Her skin was not broken." Thc boy continued lo scream and swear all the way lo the office where he waited until nis mother arrived to take him home, according lo the report. Middlebush told police lhe incident be­ gan when thc boy started throwing things around the room after he was asked to do his spelling assignments. She said he also kicked her in the shins several limes during the incident. According to an additional report by Sgt. Tony Stein, the boy said he "was mad be­ cause he didn't get his work done," and he bit the principal because "he wanted to be let go." Police have recommended that lhe boy be placed on probation with intensive counsel­ ing with all of his family involved. Page fourth-grader bites principal; charges sought by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Police have request two counts of assault and battery against a Page Elementary School fourth grade student accused of bit­ ing Principal Patricia Koeze and causing his teacher to suffer a broken bone Feb. 17. Charges had not been authorized as of Wednesday, though Barry County Juvenile Court Referee Tim McMahon confirmed charges have been requested by police against lhe 10-year-old Middleville boy. According to the police report, Koeze and Lee Elementary School Principal Sharon Kalee were in a meeting in Koezc's office at about 10 a.m. when she received a call from teacher Cindy Middlebush for help with an out-of-control student. "Koeze asked if it could wait another five minutes, but then she heard all of the commotion in lhe room," reported Sgt. Ja­ son Sixberry. Koeze and Kalee went to room 127, where they found thc boy sitting in his chair with his head completely inside his desk with thc top closed. "All of thc contents had been thrown all over the classroom," Sixberry stated in his report. "All of the other kids were seated al a table across from lhe problem." Middlebush, Koeze and Kalee both asked thc boy to gel up but he refused. When Middlebush then tried to pick up thc boy, he allegedly threw himself lo thc floor and started yelling. "He then knocked Middlebush lo the floor, causing her to sprain her ankle." re­ ported Sixberry, who added that it was later learned the Middlebush had suffered a bro­ ken bone in her foot. Koeze called lhe office and asked for ice for thc injury and the boy "was given a five-minute break" before the women tried again to get lhe boy to move. "They all tried to reason with him again," Sixberry reported. "He refused and was told if he did not walk he would be car­ ried to thc principal's office." Thc two principals picked up the boy and with assistance from Middlebush, tried to take turn to the office as he reportedly con­ tinued to kick and scream, said Sixberry. Ritsema was admitted to Pennock Hospi­ tal, where he was treated and later released on April 3. The other four patients were treated and released. Ritsema reportedly was the only occu­ pant wearing a seat belt al the time of the crash. Charges are pending in Barry County District Court against Ritsema and for two other occupants for being minors in pos­ session of alcohol by consumption. One occupant also may be charged with allowing a person under the influence of al­ cohol lo drive a motor vehicle, police re­ ported. Wayland man charged with credit misuse by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Gary Scheib, a candidate for Wayland City Council, was arrested and jailed Thursday morning rm a felony charge of using the credit card number of a Mid­ dleville woman without permission. Scheib was arraigned on the charge which carries a maximum possible penalty of four years in prison and/or a $2,000 fine. A $5,000 personal recognizance bond was set and he is now free awaiting an April 6 preliminary examination set for I pjn. in Allegan's 57th District Court. Scheib, who sells vitamins and other health products as an independent distributor for EOLA, allegedly obtained the credit card number when the Middleville woman placed a telephone order with him on Feb. 2, said Wayland Police Chief Dan Miller. He then allegedly used the number to make a credit card purchase via the Internet BUY WITH CONFIDENCE SHOP AT . "Where Exceeding Your Expectations is a Family Tradition." ________ ‘- 97 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE 4 AVAILABLE. LEATHER. MUCH MORE HURRY ON THESE BEFORE SPRING PRICESI STARTING AT... WftESSO PKG SPOILER 4 DOOR, POWER WINDOWS!OCKS, CRUSE. NR, TIT SPORTY ft FUN ‘189 'MONTH MONTH at erotica.com. "He made this purchase two days after she made her vitamin purchase," said Miller. "When she got her bill, she saw a purchase she never made to another com­ pany off the net." The woman, who does not have a computer, called lhe web site owners and learned that lhe perpetrator had made lhe $34.95 purchase on Feb. 4. She was provided with the computer's unique "IP" address, a number assigned to each computer and recorded by web sites. With thc help of a friend with Internet access, the woman was able to research the IP number and learned that it was registered to Triton Technologies, a Grand Rapids Internet service provider. The ISP, however, refused to release the name of the customer with the IP number and Barry County Sheriffs Department Det. Sgt. Jay Olejniczak obtained a search M GMC SONOMA 4X4 EXTENDED CAB. 4.3 V6. AUTOMATIC. LOADED 13,995 warrant to secure the information. . "Barry County got lhe original complaint on March 6 and we got it on March 28." said Miller. "Our officers interviewed Mr. Scheib and look it to the prosecutor's office for a warrant this morning (March 30)." ■w CHEVY EXT CAB 4X4 97 CHEVY LUMINA VB. FULL POWER. A LOT OF VEHICLE FOR ONLY H *189 MONTH 92 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4 DOOR. AUTOMATIC. AIR ‘2,9958 5300 V4. CO. 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BALANCE OF WARRANTY SAVE $10,00011 Visit Us on the NET jadnews.com � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-04-13.pdf 80064e22ff10613212136e29fbb39de2 PDF Text Text HA VOLUME 147, NO. 15 i2’ s 9; : .rtSi I THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2000 PRICE 50* Barry County will keep Compensation Commission by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor An attempt Tuesday to abolish the Barry County Compensation Commission, which sets the salaries and fringe benefits of most county elected officials, was de­ feated 6-2 by the County Board of Com­ missioners Commissioners Emmet Herrington and Rod Goebel voted in favor of abolishing the commission because they believe the County Board should set the salaries of non-judicial officials. The County Board, since 1976, has ap­ pointed citizens to serve on the Compensa­ tion Commission to set the salaries. Last month the issue surfaced when County Personnel Committee Chairman Rod Goebel told the County Board that the Compensation Commission appointments had expired and it was decided that the board should vote on whether to formally abolish the Commission. At Tuesday's meeting, however, Goebel said he had made a mistake and that four of the seven terms on the Compensation Committee had not expired. "I wish to apologize to those members I mistakenly said were out of a job," Goebel said. Goebel said he believes commissioners can set equitable salaries without consider­ ing personalities. "The Compensation Commission can be as prejudice as any of us," he said. Commissioner Jeff Mackenzie said that he favored keeping the Compensation Commission because its members don't have the "emotional baggage" as those who work closely with elected officials as the commissioners do. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said elected officials have requested that the county keep the Compensation Commis­ sion. Bailey said he looks at the Compensa­ tion Commission as providing "expert ad­ vice" to the County Board. The County See COMPENSATION, cont. page 5 p.m. Monday, April 10, to file petitions. The candidates who filed in time will be included on the ballots in the annual school elections scheduled for Monday, June 12. The following is a list of candidates who filed by school district: Thornapple Kellogg Incumbent Nancy Goodin, 48, has served for four and a half years and is running for her second full term. She was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Richard Rath, who had resigned and moved from the dis­ trict in December 1995. She ran for the po­ sition and won a four-year term in June 1996. Meanwhile, longtime board member Gary VanElst. who at one time served as president, has decided not to seek re-elec­ Bob Wenger to retire from County board Bob Wenger told the Tiiornapple Township Board Monday night that he will not seek re-election this year to the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Wenger, a longtime Thornapple Township resident and farmer, said he has decided that 12 years is enough. He told the Township Board that he still had a few things he wanted to work on before the end of his term. One of the projects he said he wants to complete is to use the funds the county can raise through the fixed allocation millage, which was passed last year along with the 911 levy, to establish a county building fund. Establishing this fund and putting aside $1 million each year for six years means that the county could build a community center or new facility for the Commission on Aging without having to borrow the The Hastings Jaycees will hold an Easter egg hunt at Bob King Park near Tangle Town playground this Saturday, April 15 at 1 p.m. Kids under the age to 12 are invited to participate In the festivities in which every child win receive a prize, said event committee chairperson, Denise Papp. The Easter Bunny win also be on hand for photo opportunities for a $2 fee. School board candidates file Candidates far oun seats on school boards for five area J'Miicts had until 4 Robert Wenger Jaycees to hold egg hunt Saturday. tion. Newcomers who are running to fill the two open positions on the school board are Philllip John Poholski, 43, of Highland­ view Drive, and Donald Al Haney, 36, of Kiser Road Maple Valley Jerry Sessions will be running as an in­ cumbent. for a second four-year term on the school board Sessions, who has four years experience on the board, is running unop­ Forman, lahf hw lamrd as board presi­ dent for many years, is seeking his third four-year term. Tromp is a practicing attor­ ney in Lake Odessa. Christensen is a high school secretary at Forest Hills Northern in Grand Rapids. Tromp and Christensen have children in Lakewood schools. Sonja Davis' term is expiring and she has chosen not to run again. She has served for eight years. Hastings Two incumbents and one newcomer have The Reminder, owned by J-Ad Graphics, which also publishes the Banner and six other publications, is a finalist in the Media/News Organization category of the Sev­ enth Annual Governor's Service Awards. The announcement was made Tuesday by Michigan Governor John Engler and the Michigan Community Service Commis­ Lakewood The three registered candidates for the two open Lakewood Board of Education scats are incumbent Lester Forman and newcomers T»m Tromp and Pamela Chris­ tiansen. lars to support worthy causes. times, but was defeated by James Bailey. Wcrger has represented the Second District, which includes all of Thomapple Township and a part of Irving Township. employee at Consumers Energy. Board President Patricia Endsley, of 5590 E. Slate Road, is seeking her fifth four-year term. Endsley, 52, and her husband, Gor­ don, own a farm. See CANDIDATES, continued page 5 Promoting such a variety of programs and projects enhances the lives of area residents as well as the entire community, and that philosophy has been embraced by the Jacobs family since they purchased the publication in 1945. The Reminder was nominated by Ron Decker, director of the Family Independence Agency in Barry and Eaton counties; Julie Wiles, FIA volunteer services coordinator, and Don Rewa, FIA programs manager. Nearly 300 individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations wtre nominated for the awards, which honor dedicated citizens from across the state who devote numerous hours to serving their community. The Reminder and the other 74 finalists will be honored at the Governor’s Service See j-AD GRAPHICS, cent, page 5 Coming Up... Annual Business & Industry money. Wenger said he hopes to convince his colleagues on the County Board of Commissioners that this worthwhile goal is doable. Wenger was first elected to the County Board in 19S8 after defeating incumbent Cathy Williamson in the primary He was re-elected in 1990. 1992. 1994. 1996 and 1998 and during one stretch he served as vice chairman of the board. He was nominated for board chairman a couple of Coats Grove Road, is seeking his second four-year term on the board. Haas, 53, is an J-Ad Graphics named finalist for Governor’s Service Award sion. Nominated for its extensive support of community projects and active involve­ ment in community organizations in Barry County, The Reminder also was com­ mended for encouraging citizens to volun­ teer. through numerous articles in the pub­ lication. and for supporting the efforts of nonprofit groups to raise thousands of dol­ posed. filed foy^vo open seats oa-lha^iastings School Mort Board treasurer Eugene Haas, of 750 issue to be published with NEXT WEEK’S BANNER Winter and Spring ‘do battle’ Spring flowers struggling to bloom did battle with Old Man Winter Friday. Saturday. Sunday and Monday when snow fell on green grass and new buds. To date, the season's total snowfall is up to 48 inches, according to reports. A reprieve from the cold and snow, however, is expected this weekend when the mercury is predicted to rise to the 60 degree mark. Look for this SALUTE to those who provide employment opportunity to Barry County. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner Thursday April 13 2000 //tore... News Briefs: Two more blood drives in April Two more Red Crou blood drivet ere scheduled for this month in Barry County The first will be from I to 7 p.m Thursday. April 20. al the Hastings Moose Lodge downtown The other area blood drive this month will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday. April 26, at Hastingt High School. There continues to be a shortage of blood supplies, so the need is great. Anyone who is at least 17 yean of age. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to contribute. Ehlers to visit Hastings May 13 Third District Congressman Vern Ehlers will have a "town meeting from 9 so 10 am Saturday, May 13, at the Hastings Fire Station. 110 E. Mill St Ehlers makes an appearance in Hastings every spring to talk with cowstltueMS about issues and concerns facing the district and the nation. Ehlers, a Republican, has served in Congress since 1994. ata he won a special election to succeed the late Paul Henry. The Third Congressional District includes the city of Hastings and the townships of Irving, Cartion, Wood­ land. Rutland, Hastings. Castleton and two-thirds of Hope Township. Hastings Alumni Banquet June 10 The annual Hastings High School Ahtmni Banquet win be held Saturday. June 10. al the lutings Hreh School, A 6 p-m punch tabte^Ll be fol­ lowed by a 6:30 dinner Tickets, at 19 apiece, are available at Boutey Pharmacy or from Donna Kin­ ney, 413 North Tiffee Drive Lenten lunches will end today The final community Lenten lunch and worship program of the season will be held at noon today (Thursday. April 13) at St. Rose of Lima Church tn Hastings. Everyone is welcome. Lunch (trec-wiH donation) begins at noon in the St Rose Church hall (lower levelk followed by a prayer service al 12:30 p.m. ia the church sanctuary. The program often an opportunity for informal fellowship and worship with area Christians from various "One. you were darkness, now you are light,' (Ephesians S: B-14). wiU be this Thursday's topic by the Rev. Stephen Wright of Hastings, director of David's Hoose ia Grand Rapids. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial AsaociatioBi this season*, program theme is “The Lenten Chal­ lenge of Paul and Luke." with Father Chock Fischer, pastor of St Rose, as the worship leader of the scries. Habitat dinner set for Friday A Swiss suafc and chicken dinner wiO be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 14. to raise funds to help Barry County Habitat for Humanity volunteers build a home for a low in­ come family. The event wiU be held at the First United Methodist Church on Green Street in Hastings. Besides the two meats, the menu will inclode mashed potatoes and gravy, a vegetable, salad, dessert and beverages. A free-will offering will be received for the meal. Habitat homes have made a differ­ ence in the lives of about 15 Barry County families who now have better bousinj Volunteers have already started building the next Habitat home­ in Delton. anC proceeds from the din­ ner will help make that a reality. Habitat is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry that builds houses in partnership with low income families. The bouxs are sold at cr' and with­ out inter .st to make them affordable for those who quality. Election cost flap continues Historic program set for April 27 by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council and Barry County Board of Commissioners still dis­ agree about who should pay for the special The Friends of the Hastings Public Library and the community division of the “Our Library, Our Community* campaign will present “Adventures in Michigan's Past." featuring historian Larry Massie of AILgan al 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27, al the Emmaunel Episcopal Parish House. A reception with Larry and Priscilla Massie, featuring ton' d'oeuvres, will be held from 5:30 to 7 at a cost of $10 apiece. The program will be free of charge All proceeds will go to benefit the campaign for a new library facility. For more information, call the library al 945-4263. Showcase plans music off Irish An evening of Irish music featuring Patti Anne Lea and Pete Hall Wittig will be held al 6:30 tonight (Thursday. April 13) during the Musicians' Showcase at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. Making her second appearance al the Showcase, Lea has released one CD and is working on new material for her next project. She recently played on a. Patrick', Day al Finnians' Pun in Conklin. Mich., which is becoming world famous for its Irish enter­ tainment. Loa is also playing al Hillsdale College April 14 fix its annual Spring Celtic Festival. Backing her up win be musicians John Campbell and Don Dove. Opening the evening in Hastings will be singer/songwritet/guilarist Pete Hall Wittig from the Lanaing area, who performs original aongs with blues and rockabilly influences He hrs played in such groups as the Dreamers, the Sea Cruisers. Harmon.x. Salt Creek and the Uptown Band. ‘Golden Deeds’ nominees sought The Exchange Club of Hastings again is seeking nominations for the Book of GoMea Deeds Award. This is an exclusive Exchange Club program that honors members of ta community who serve their fellow cit­ izens. said committee chairwoman Nancy Bradley. Thlhclub annually sdta u> raeeg- nize a member of the communi y for his or her exceptional, pttbbc-spiritod deeds who, because of quiet and unas­ suming dedication, may be unrecogaized for his or her activities,* Bradley said. The award will be presented at the Mayor's Exchange Luncheon Thurs­ day. May 25, at the Hastings Country Club. The Book of Golden Deeds recipient also has historically been honored with being the grand marshal of the Hart­ ings Summerfest parade. Moot recent previous recipients have included Rus Sarver, Patty Engle. Dave Storms and Artie Baum. To nominate someone for the award, pick up a nomination form at the Hastings Public Library, which is open Monday through Thursday, 11 am. to 8 p.m.. ftidays from 10 azn. to 5 pan. and Saturdays. 10 aja. to I p.m. Completed forms can be returned to the library by May 1. ‘Anything Goes’ is this weekend The Cole Porter musical "Anything Goes,' sponsored by the Thornapple Ans Council of Barry County, will be presented to the public at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at Central Auditorium, 509 S. Broadway, Hastings. The show's director is Francesca Amari of Grand Rapids. The cast of the Thornapple Players includes Kyle Curtiss of Hastings, Terry Dennison. Linda Fuhr, Stririee Holston, Angie Greenfield. Georgia Liudroth, Rose­ mary Anger, Peggy Hetnerling, Todd Willard. Doug Acker, Steve Vipond. Katie Cook, John Shull, Michael Terpentng and Lisa Wiltrout, all of Hastings; Kimberly Knoll and Carol Satteriy of Nashville; Denise Vickers of Middleville and Kat Maher of Delton. The set crew is made up of Dale Svihl of Hastings and Doug Newton of Lake Odessa. Costumes and make­ up are being handled by Karen Morgan and Lois McIntyre of Hastings and .Nina Newton of Lake Odessa. Beth Lepak of Hastings is in charge of props; Josh Dickenson, sound/lighu; and Dave McIntyre, publicity. Music director of the production is Forest Evans of Hastings; choreogra­ pher is Kimberly Knoll of Nashville; technical director is Rich Bowman of Grand Rapids; and producer is Norma Jean Acker of Hastings. ( election held last Aug. 3. The city billed the county last winter for its expenses of $3,664.54. but County Administrator Michael Brown, in a letter dated Feb. 23 to City Manager Jeff Mans­ field. maintained that since the city was forced by state law io have a primary elec­ tion on Aug. 3 anyway, the county should be excused from paying the expense. The county last August "piggy backed" on the city's primary contest among three candidates for a Third Ward council seat. The County Board decided to have a special countv-wide election on two issues, re­ newal of emergency 911 services and the fixed allocation millage. Since the city had to have the election anyway, the county chose that primary date. So voting took place in precincts in all 16 townships, which then asked the county for reimbursement of their election costs. The county agreed to reimbursement last December, four months after the special election, by adopting a new policy. How­ ever. no reimbursement was approved for the city. City officials then voted to bill the county for election casts because several townships added local millage issues to their ballots Aug. 3 and still won reim­ bursement from the county. They held that the city was not being treated in the same way. Brown, in his letter, said the city had to have the primary election by state law be­ cause three candidates were seeking one Third Ward position. He further maintained that none of the townships scheduled an election, but as long as one had to be held because of the county's decision, some later added their own ballot issues. Brown said all of the townships used pa­ per ballots for the special election, and none were reimbursed for separate paper ballots for their own issues. The county­ wide question appeared on the same ballot for the city. The county administrator, in his letter, asked the city to withdraw its request for re­ imbursement. But Hastings officials have decided to make a formal request at an upcoming County Board meeting. "Why wouldn't we share that cost if wc had an issue (on the ballot) and so did they?" asked Councilman Barry Wood. He added that it's hri understanding that if the shoe was on thJothcr fool, the cityVould have to pay for piggy-backing on the county. Mayor Frank Campbell argued that "There wasn't a policy in place when this came down (the Aug. 3 election)." Wood then announced that he was not in favor of withdrawing the city's reimburse­ ment request, suggesting that "The county will just have to turn it (the bill) down." City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes told the council that this matter has not yet been brought before the County Board officially. So the council unanimously instructed Mansfield to formally request to be on the County Board's next meeting (probably April 25) to ask for the money. In other business at the meeting Monday evening, the City Council: • Agreed to close off East Woodlawn Av­ enue near the Easter Egg Hunt Saturday morning near Bob King Park and the Tan­ gle Town playground superstructure. A po­ lice officer will be al the site to help guide local traffic through the area at 5 miles per hour. "This is a big event in our community and we want it to be safe," Campbell said. • Accepted the only bid of $62.50 per tree from Cottage gardens for planting about 170 maple trees in the city. Fewer may actually be planted because the city Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell (right) receives a plaque from Michigan Municipal League Director George Goodman. Campbell was honored for achieving the nighest level in the Elected Officials Academy. had budgeted for $60 per tree. The city in the future may grow its own trees, as early as the 2001 -2002 fiscal year. "If we’re being priced out of the market, maybe wc ought to increase the budget for trees," suggested Councilman David Jasperse. • Accepted the only bid of $15,750 from DVT Electric of Wyoming to install new "Walk" and "Don't Walk" signs at the crosswalks at the comer of Michigan Av­ enue and State Street. Also installed will be a new traffic signal. When asked why the city received only one bid. Mansfield said. "There just aren't a lol of those kinds of folks around. Wc don't gel a lot of competitive bids for a number of things around here... I think it's a fair price," he concluded, noting that the city had budgeted $17,000 for the job. • Watched Campbell receive a plaque from Michigan Municipal League Director George Goodman, honoring the mayor for completing requirements for achieving the highest level in the MML’s Elected Offi­ cials Academy. Goodman said the MML is "happy to have someone of his capacity and enthusiasm" serving on the League's Board of Trustees. Campbell said, "This is indeed a real honor to be part of this." He noted that Councilman Robert May has completed the second level of the academy and Donald Spencer is thinking about enrolling in the program. Approved the annual request from Smith to have thfcVarmers Martcc* program every Wednesday and Saturday through Oc­ tober in the parking lot next to Tyden Park. • Agreed to allow Flexfab to have a cor­ porate picnic from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 9 at Fish Hatcliery Park. • Approved a resolution of support for the Alpha Women's Center's plans for a "Life Walk" June 17. though such approval was not necessary. Mansfield pointed out that the centers supporters and volunteers will be using city sidewalks "for the purpose they were intended for." • Scheduled a budget workshop for 6 p.m. 6 p.m. Monday, April 17. at the council chambers, to work on the 2000­ 2001 fiscal year budget. There may be an­ other workshop at 6 p.m. Monday, April 24, an hour and a half before the start of the next regular council meeting, depending on how things go next Monday. • Set a new library project workshop for 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, at council chambers. The Library Board will be in­ vited, and it is expected that attorney Cyn­ thia Faulhaber and a financial consultant will be on hand to talk with local officials about the campaign to fund and build a new library facility. • Proclaimed April 9-15 as National Crime Victims Week and acknowledged the Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will have a tree planting ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15. at Charlton Park. • Received a report from Professional Code Inspections that said 32 building permits were issued qj the fiqi quarter Of the year 2000. for a total womrrof nearly $1.1 million. There also were 99 rental units inspected over the three months within the city. *450 million suit against Gun Lake Tribe dismissed The Match-E-Be-Nash-Shc-Wish Band of Potawatomi Indians, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe, will "vigorously defend" the planned appeal of a $450 million law­ suit recently dismissed against the tribe, according to the tribe’s attorney, Conly Schulte. Sungold Entertainment Corp, of Van­ couver, British Columbia, filed suit against the band in Eaton County Circuit Court in February 1999, claiming that the tribe had breached a contract it had with the company to manage a casino. The company also claimed the band fraudulently induced the company to pay money to the tribe, Schulte said. Sungold hoped to claim some $1.8 mil­ lion it said it paid to the tribe, plus another $448 million it said it would have made on the casino deal, Schulte said. Schulte said the amount paid to the tribe by Sungold was approximately a fifth of the amount Sungold claimed. Sungold is in the business of selecting prime gaming/entertainment locations near major urban areas and developing those sites as casino complexes, family fun cen­ ters, destination resorts, and racetracks. Several years ago. Schulte said, the tribe and Sungold made an agreement via letters of intent that the company would provide funding for the band to receive federal recognition as a sovereign Indian nation in exchange for management and part interest for a certain time period of a tribal-owned casino. Tl ose letters never evolved into a formal agreement, he said. In January of 1999 the Gun Lake Tribe ended its relationship with Sungold, saying the company had made promises to the tribe it did not keep. The tribe argued in court that it never had a formal contract with Sungold. only the letters of intent. Even if the band had had a formal contract, Schulte said, the contract wouldn’t have been binding unless it was approved by the National Indian Gaming Commission. On March 22 Eaton Circuit Judge Calvin Osierhaven ruled that the letters of intent did not constitute a waiver of the tribe’s sovereign immunity from civil suit. Since FIA Director to retire Ron Decker, director of the Family Independence Agencies in Barry and Eaton counties, is retiring at the end of this month after 30 years of service to FIA. An open house to honor Decker will be held from 2-4 p.m. Fnday, April 28 at the Barry FIA and from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, April 27 at the Eaton FIA. A feature story about Decker's career will be published in the Reminder. the tribe is considered a separate nation, or government, from that of the United Stales, the law says the tribe or the U.S. Congress would have had to waive its im­ munity from civil suit before such a suit would he allowed. Sungold said in a press release April 4 that it would appeal Osterhavcn's dismissal of the case. "Judge Osterhavcn's decision appears to have been a reluctant one. because he stated in his opinion that 'public policy might favor abrogation of sovereign immunity to encourage commerical entities to do busi­ ness with Indian tribes,’" the release stated. Also, the company said, "the Gun Lake Band was not recognized as an Indian tribe when it entered into its contractual agreements with Sungold. Therefore, Sungold intends to appeal this initial decision in Michigan's appellate courts, and it remains confident that it will ultimately prevail in this litigation." Schulte said of the company's argument See TRIBE, continued on page 18 �The Haungs Banner - Thursday. Aprt 13, 2000 - Page 3 ‘Republican in remission* leads marijuana reform campaign He dismissed as a myth the long-held no­ tion that marijuana leads users to try more serious and harmful substances. "It's a myth to say that one leads to an­ other. but it's effective. It's proven to be persuasive. If you tell people often enough and long enough, they'll believe it." Schmid said the drug war is "criminaliz­ ing people who are not criminals." He pointed to the Netherlands, where drags are legal, and noted that youths in that country use marijuana less per capita than American youths do. by David T. Young Editor A state-wide campaign to legalize pos­ session of small amounts of marijuana is being led by a Saginaw attorney who calls himself **• Republican in remission.** Greg Schmid spoke at last week's First Friday to a crowd of about 50 citizens, most of them supportive of the Personal Responsibility Amendment drive to get the question on the ballot for the November 2000 general election. Schmid said 302.711 valid petition sig­ natures are needed to get the issue before the voters. Michigan's marijuana law reform is not unique, however. In just the last four years. California, Oregon, Maine and Arizona voters have approved state-wide initiatives to legalize pot for medicinal purposes. The substance has been known to ease the side effects of chemotherapy on cancer patients. Even so, the federal government has found ways to get around the measures and con­ tinues to prosecute people in those states. The Saginaw attorney said that what is even more sinister is that Washington D.C. had a pot law reform measure on its ballot in November 1998, but results of that vote were prohibited from being made public. The move was upheld at first be­ cause the District of Columbia is not re­ garded as a state. When the results finally were made pub­ lic, it was learned that 69 percent of the electorate approved reform, so the U.S. Congress found a way essentially to cancel the will of the people "because they came up with the wrong result," Schmid con­ tended. The guest speaker said this wasn’t the first time pro-marijuana reform information or voting was ignored. Former President Richard Nixon more than 25 years ago created a special com­ mission to investigate marijuana and its health, criminal and societal effects. When his hand-picked commission essentially said all that was wrong with pot was the harshness of the laws and recommended re­ ducing or eliminating penalties, he dropped the whole matter Schmid also produced evidence of a joint resolution of the Michigan Legislature, with now Gov. John Engler as one of the signers, calling for reform of marijuana laws. Engler, in fact, introduced a bill in “About the only thing a marijuana user will attack is a bag of potato chips.” nT|, Saginaw attorney Greg Schmid attempted to make a lot of points at First Friday for legalization of medical marijuana and possession of small amounts of pot. the early 1970s to legalize marijuana, back when he was a young Republican state leg­ islator. Today Engler stands firm as proponent of harsh laws against all illegal drags. Schmid, who often referred to himself as being conservative, said he is leading this effort not because he's for drag use. but be­ cause he believes continuing the "War on Drugs*' is costly and ineffective. "It’s not about drags," he said. "It’s about civil rights. Education, not incarceration is the key to fighting drag abuse. "The issue is, is it right for the govern­ ment to put in place a systematic incarcera­ tion program for people who choose to smoke marijuana? "No one has ever died from marijuana," he added. His statement was backed later by Dr. Vera Morkovin, a retired emergency room physician, who said that tn all her years she saw a lot of people messed up or killed by heroin, cocaine and alcohol, but she never saw anyone in a life threatening situ­ ation as a direct result of marijuana use. Schmid said the drive to legalize "doesn't encourage anyone to use pot any more than ending Prohibition encouraged people to drink alcohol." Schmid said the current marijuana law "puts the government in an unwitting part­ nership with drag dealers. It keeps prices high and competition low." He also criticized the heavily taxpayer funded anti-drag campaigns, such as Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE), call­ ing them "growth food for bureaucracies." Schmid further said a lot of people's livelihoods depend on anti-marijuana cam­ paigns and that current forfeiture laws make law enforcement units depend on amounts confiscated for their funding. He reiterated, "Education is the only key to preventing drag abuse. Incarceration breeds people who once they are stung by the law lose respect for it." Schmid said PRA 2000 would not per­ mit wholesale use of marijuana by anyone. It would regulate it much like laws govern­ ing alcohol. It would still be illegal to possess or use it under the age of 21 and it would be illegal to be under the influence while driving a motor vehicle. It also would forbid commercial buying and sell­ ing. The amendment would allow people to possess as much as three ounces of the substance, have as many as three plants and some seedlings. The current law on pot possession is harsher than drank driving because the "of­ fender" loses his or her driver's license for six months and a second offense could re­ sult to up to two years in prison. He said too many pot smokers are spend­ ing time in prison, and when these facili­ ties are overcrowded, far more dangerous criminals are cut loose on society. Schmid noted that the prison industry has grown a great deal in the last 20 years in Michigan and much of the reason is that this state is locking up a lot of drug users. He said almost 30 percent of state employ­ ees work for the Department of Correc­ tions. "These are your tax dollars at work,” he said. "They could go to better places." He said too many violent offenders are getting out of prison early while pot smokers remain incarcerated. And he argued that marijuana offenders generally are not violent offenders. "About the only thing a marijuana user will attack is a bag of potato chips," Schmid said. He added that about 70 million Ameri­ cans have admitted to smoking marijuana ai least once, which would constitute far too many people in society to be regarded as criminals. Schmid added that today's "zero toler­ ance" drag use laws have a tendency to be successful in busting a lot of casual mari­ juana smokers, but not so successful in nailing dealers and big-time dealers in co­ caine and heroin, two drags that are far more dangerous. In response to another question, the Sag­ inaw attorney said he wanted to stress the importance of legalizing marijuana for medical purposes. Written permission from a physician would be needed, as would parental permission for a minor. Carl Mell vain, president of the Michigan Farmers Union, asked about growing hemp as an agricultural crop. "We're so paranoid about drags and mari­ juana, but we import a lot of products made with non-narcotic hemp, yet our farmers can’t grow it," he said. Schmid said though 22 states permit growing industrial hemp, the federal gov­ ernment forbids it. He added that non-nar­ cotic hemp in the early 19th century was the most widely traded commodity in the world. "Our Declaration of Independence was drafted on it," he noted. "It really is an en­ vironmentally friendly product." Schmid said the only way to reform mar­ ijuana laws, however, is through a grass­ roots movement of the people of Michigan. "They (legislators) understand votes and votes only," he said. "That is the currency of our political system." . c • •»*. *• H 1 ’ New FIA building to be constructed in Hastings by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor By the end of October, the Barry County Family Independence Agency (FIA) expects to be located in a new building at 430 E. Barfield Drive in Hastings. Groundbreaking for the 12,737-squarefoot structure was held Wednesday after­ noon with FIA Programs Manager Don Rewa and FIA Administrative Services Manager Ken O’Hara wielding the shovel. Noting that he is retiring this month, Barry FIA Director Ron Decker said he wanted Rewa and O’Hara to turn the first shovels full of dirt because they will be watching the construction progress. "The planning and process that brought us to this point has taken a very, very long time, and there were many, many hurdles," Decker told the gathering who turned out for the ceremony. "We started planning the dialogue regarding a new building about 10 years ago. Many proposals were offered and many were considered. "All that is behind us now...We will be able to watch our dreams come true, a new building to service the public and do our work efficiently," Decker said. "We've been in a facility that's good, but it just does not meet our needs." The new building will be owned by Strawberry Enterprises of Traverse City and will be built by DKL Construction, also based in Traverse City. "We're excited about this new (Barry FIA) building. There are a lot of neat things that are in here," said Lionel A. Thomas, president of DKL Construction and one of the owners of Strawberry Enter­ prises. "The in-floor heating in the outside rooms, I think is a neat thing that will keep the outside walls real warm...It will be a brick exterior, shingled pitched roof, two skylights. It's going to be fun to build." Excavating at the site should begin in a couple of weeks, he said. The state will lease the new building from Strawberry Enterprises. Barry Inter­ Groundbreaking for a new Barry County Family Independence Agency (FIA) building was held Wednesday afternoon. Among those on hand were (from left) Lionel A. Thomas, president of DKL Construction and part-owner of mediate School District is moving into the current FIA building on Woodlawn Av­ enue. DKL Construction has built a number of public buildings, including the FIA build­ ing in Leelanau County, the Connie Binsfield Resource Center and a three-story mental health facility in Traverse City. Strawberry Enterprises; FIA Programs Manager Don Rewa, FIA Administrative Services Manager Ken O'Hara: and FIA Director of Barry and Eaton Counties Ron Decker. Mill Street residents request paving About 20 residents of Mill Street in Hastings Township showed up at the Hast­ ings Charter Township Board meeting Tuesday to request that their road be paved. Residents complained of dust and other problems with the unpaved road Township board members talked about the possibility of setting up a 10-year spe­ cial assessment district so residents along the road could pay for the paving. While no firm estimates of the cost of paving the three quarters of a mile located in the town­ ship. Clerk Bonnie Cruttenden said, it could cost $400,000 or more Brad Lamberg of the Barry County Road Commission said the Road Commission would pay for part of the paving. Lamberg said the proposed project, which would re­ quire a lot of excavation, hole-filling and tree cutting, would take a minimum of two years to complete. Mill Street residents also inquired if it was possible to get Hastings to pave ap­ proximately half a mile of the dirt road lo­ cated within the city. Cruttenden said Township Supervisor Dick Thomas will talk to city officials to find out if they’re interested in paving their part of the road. Further discussion of the proposed paving will take place at the next Township Board meeting, she said. Also at Tuesday’s meeting, the board ap­ proved language for a millage it will re­ quest from township residents for library service. The township will ask for 1.6 mills for 10 years. The millage would raise $77,700 the first year it’s levied, Crutten­ den said With millage funds, the township would then enter into a contractual agreement with Hastings to provide library services. Efforts are under way in Hastings to build a new library. �Pa9e 4 Th* Hastings Banner - I'huraday Aprs 13. 2000 LETTERS from our readers... A simple, important question: Who’s right and wise? To the president: No more gun laws Dear editor: Dear editor: Questions are handy things. They are great for gening directions, for learning things you do not know, discovering in or on another person's mind. Questions arc great at getting, learning and finding hun­ dreds of things, if you get the truth. I like to ask questions. They work well in directing a conversation Sometimes I say to a group of people, “Do you have any questions? If you don't, I do.” I have a simple question that seems pro­ found. It spans life frum early childhood through old age and beyond. It spans chil­ dren’s games, ambassadors’ and kings’ con­ ferences. The questions is: “Who is right and wise (right-wise)?" There seems to be a great controversy over this question today. There cannot be Elian just a pawn in Clinton’s game To the editor: A few questions about Elian: I Does anyone really believe Bill Clin­ ton and Janet “Waco” Reno head of the •Obstruction” of Justice Dept, have this boy’s best interests at heart? 2. Do you really believe that when Elian is ••reunited" w ith his father they will return to Cuba to live what we would consider a normal family life? . 3. Do you really believe Elian will be able to mingle with other Cuban children and be able to speak freely about his expe­ riences in America? The answer to these questions is a resounding “no." Parents in Cuba have no “rights" to their children - they are considered the children of Fidel Castro and their lives are not in any way directed by their parents’ desires and wishes, but by the will of the communist government. This child has become a political pawn by this administration and when I hear Bill Clinton and Janet Reno assert that the “rule of law" should be followed I have to grab for a barf bag! Are we so naive to what living under a communist regime is? Are we so smug and content with our own “sense” of freedom that we really believe that everyone lives like us? Once this child leaves our shores of free­ dom we will never know what really hap­ pens to him. Fidel Castro controls all infor­ mation and media. We will only know what he chooses to tell us. And Bill Clinton and Janet Reno will find that to their liking. Out of sight, out of mind. Very convenient for everyone but Elian. Please pray for him. he will most certain­ ly need it, where he is going. Maureen Dudley. Dowling We must stop nuclear madness To the editor: I recently received U.S. Senator Spencer Abraham's reply to my letter, responding to my concerns about nuclear proliferation by explaining that “the U.S. has been working with other countries and in international organizations to see that such proliferation is ended.” The senator did not mention any specific programs or legislation by name Right now, no one knows how soon Iran’s newly-elected democracy can replace Iran’s Islamic fundamental 1st “Holy War” nuclear arsenal commanders with rational comman­ ders, but at any rale, on the other side of the Gulf, a nuclear-armed Saddam Hussein in Iraq someday would endanger the entire Persian Gulf. ____ I hope that the Hastings Banner might interview Senator Abraham periodically, throughout the next few months, about what America can do to keep Russian, (and oth­ er). plutonium away from the vital Persian Gulf, in order to prevent future nuclear wars in the Gulf. For example, you could ask if America needs to finance a “PlutoniumFree Marshall Plan” with U.S. money and bank credits for building NON-plutonian energy sources, increasing consumer goods trade, and providing emergency food, for Russia's underemployed plutonium nuclear reactor workers amidst today’s collapsed Russian economy. Also, you could ask the senator how many underemployed plutonium reactor workers over there arc presently malnour­ ished. (and thus tempted to secretly sell their plutonium to nations like Iraq, etc.). I encourage every Barry County resident who is of military draft age to, of course, get registered for the draft at the post office, as usual, and to write to .Michigan's two U.S. senators, and to your U.S. district’s cot.gressman. about all this. (The addresses of the senators, and of the congressman of your U.S. district, are printed weekly here m the “Letters" page of the Hastings Ban­ ner.) If Iraq Rets Russian plutonium for nuclear HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 weapons and starts a small nuclear war in the oil-rich Persian Gulf, then we Ameri­ cans might have to change our present reg­ istration-only draft into a fully active mili­ tary duty draft, to raise a large American army for a 50-year occupation of the radioactive ashes of Baghdad, for nation­ building and pacification, amidst rival urban guerrilla factions, snipers, night time guerrilla gas attacks against American occupation forces, etc., so that we can save the oil-rich Persian Gulf, by civilizing a post-nuclear Iraq for 50 years. (Will draft-age Americans who own ccrtifiaHy hgh-mileage, fuel-efficient cars get automatic ipilitary draft deferments?) Sincerely, Tom Bateman, Hastings any doubt about the value of the truth in the answer because our well being hangs in the balance of truth or, “someone’s attempt to improve on the truth. The great controversy I referred to is the controversy between the right-wisc-ness of men and the right-wise-ness of God our Creator. This happens to be our choice, our vote. We can belittle, ignore or deny the right-wise-ness of our Creator God, “who alone is wise..." Jude 24. But with that choice comes the history (His-story) proven, snow balling devastation such as this world has never before seen. “For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no nor ever shall be" Matthew 24:21. Also, in Mark 13:19; Daniel 12-1. Have you noticed the signs along the way? “And He said: “Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying ‘I am He’ and, “The time has drawn near.’ Therefore do not go after them.” Luke 21:8 and we ask “why?" This sounds like “sufficient cause.” “But know this, that in the last days per­ ilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unfotgiving. slanderers, without self-con­ trol, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!" 2 Timothy 3:1-5. In this computer assisted age, error as well as truth travel much further and faster. This simply multiplies the effect. How long can this continue? It seems the whole human race now liv­ ing, and those who have gone before and those who will come after us are divided into two camps. Listen as a far better author than I describes the scene: “For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness (rightwise-ness), and seeking to establish their own righteousness (right-wise-ness), have not submitted to the righteousness (rightwise-ness) of God. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness (right-wise-ness) to everyone who believes.” Romans 10:2-4. Notice the “seekers" and the “submit­ ters” and take your choice. Is this your final answer? Rus Sarver Hastings The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. 77)0 requirements ere'. • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writers name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editors discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards ot thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that incluoe attacks of a personal nature will not be published, or wiU be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be. limited to one lor each writer • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. As readers of the Banner, we wish to reg­ ister our disgust with President Clinton’s regular disregard of the U.S. Constitution and the end runs being made around the legislative process. We are so sickened by the political traf­ ficking in recent gun tragedies and the relentless push to limit the Second Amend­ ment freedoms of law-abiding gun owning Americans. No more gun laws’ Every time a tragedy happens many already existing gun laws are broken. The people who choose to take the lives of oth­ er people are not deterred by another layer of restrictive laws. The news that Consumers Energy will replace 2.6 miles of its natural gas transmission line in Thomapple Township and the Village of Middleville has raised concerns from some residents in the Bryanwood Estates area. The 100-foot wide utility easement goes through the back yards of these residents, and letters were sent by the company, notifying them of the work, which will take place this summer. Residents brought their questions to Thomapple Township meeting Monday, April 10. Concerns they shared with the trustees were their shock and dismay that their landscaping may be disturbed, concern about when the construction will take place and not being told this could occur when they purchased their property. Thomapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen will forward these concerns to the company. The trustees reminded the residents that easements were registered and part of their deeds. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all ot Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, Phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion • NEWSROOM • • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastrgs Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 uaa Tester, Middleville: Ths am coverage is a bis aauch — tasthra we we aS very aMtsened to die weary. Tic a divorced taker . I beiseve he should be withies taker. And wtalMtoui people should probably stay, Ernie Sakraska from Consumers Energy told the Banner that the company was being required to replace the 2.6 miles of 24-inch transmission line by the Michigan Public Service Commission. This $3 million project will begin in June and should be finished by the end of the summer, with all restoration work completed by October. Work will begin at either the Bender Road end (west) or at the east end of the project at Crane Road. Sakraska estimates that the work in the Bryanwood development will take place in July. Consumers Energy is still talking to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources on a time to do the work to bring the line under the Thomapple River since the company will have to avoid disturbing spawning fish. Sakraska said, "This process will go as quickly as possible. We hope to work with the homeowners to make the process as easy as possible." US. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D C, 20510, phone (202) 224-4322 Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. ' 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. Dtatrict office: 110 Michigan Ava., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. US. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Raoids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ava., phone (616) 966­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. David T. Vbung (Editor) Elame Gilbert lAuatant Eddor) She«y Suteer Helen Mudry ^atreta Johns Mary McDonough James Jensen Shawna Hubberth Ruth Zachary Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry Count $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere Wayland Gas pipeline replacement worries Thornapple residents PuMWwd by Hastire* 9e—sr, krc. A Dmmxi of J-Ad Graphics me. 1361 N M-43Hwy. Mettngs. Ml 49056-0602 (618)845-8554 ClassAed ads accepted Monday through FndeySam »S»pm . Saturday 830am Noon Scon Ommen Jonathan Jacobs Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge in a recent column, nationally syndicated columnist James Uleks, (who is not pro­ gun by any stretch of the imagination), had this to say: “Gun-control advocates are not being honest - either with us, or with them­ selves. They want a gun-free culture, and they're not interested in whether their desire is constitutional." Wc want Congress to tell the American people the truth about firearms, safety and personal responsibility. We want to see the prosecution of violent criminals, gang bangers and drug dealers with guns. We wart more crime control, not more gun control! Richard and Maxine Beukema, make lus own choice about when he wants to five The press coverage has jutun out of hand." �The Hastings Bennet - Thursday. April 13. 2000 - Page 5 County will keep Compensation Commission, continued Board retains the power to reject the Com­ mission', recommendations so commis- s loners still are responsible for the salaries. Bailey said. Commissioner Robert Wenger said he had mixed emotions about the issue but he doesn't believe commissioners are "dodging the bullet" by keeping the Compensation Commission. "There are some things in that that bother me some, like having to accept (or reject) the whole package and you can't tin­ ker with it. But. that's the way the animal is set up," he said. For instance, if the board is dissatisfied with one salary rec­ ommendation it cither has to reject all the recommendations or accept mem all, ac­ cording to law. Wenger also noted that the general public and commissioners can express their opin- There are no age restrictions on Roth IRA Not too many years ago, “retirement” meant a true cessation from work But today, more and more retired people are choosing to consult, work part time or even open a small business. Do you plan to fol­ low one of these paths? If so, then the money you cam will help you maintain the lifestyle you want in retirement. Plus, you’ll receive another bonus from your labor — you get to continue contributing to a Roth IRA As you may know, Roth IRA earnings grow completely tax-free. provided you’ve had your account for at least five years That’s a big plus, but there arc other bene­ fits: • You can make contributions as long as you 're working — With a traditional IRA, you cannot make any contributions past age 70-1/2. However, as long as you continue to cam income, you can contribute up to $2,000 a year to a Roth IRA. And if you have at least $4,000 in earned income, you also can contribute to your spoused Roth IRA, even if he or she doesn’t have any earned income. • won’t be forced to make with­ drawals — Once you reach 70-1/2, you have to make minimum withdrawals each year from a traditional IRA. even if you don't need the mcney Plus, you’ll have to pay income taxes on your withdrawals. A । Roth IRA has no such requirement; you can keep the money in youi account for as long । as you choose. • Your family pays no income taxes on inherited Roth IRA funds — You may not outlive the money you have accumulated in your Roth IRA If that happens, you can leave the assets m the account to your heirs, and they won’t have to pay income taxes on it. (However. Roth IRA proceeds may result in increased estate taxes.) On the other hand, your heirs would have to pay regular income taxes on any money they withdraw from an inherited traditional IRA. Of course, you may already be contribut­ ing to a traditional IRA. Should you convert this account to a Roth IRA if you plan to continue earning income during your retire­ There's no one nghl rawer for everyone But you need to be aware that you will have to pay income taxes on the entire converted amount. That could have a significant impact on your tax situation; you may be better off withdrawing the funds you need each year from your traditional IRA and paying income taxes on the withdrawals. Even if you choose this route, you can still open a new Roth IRA. Before you make any IRA moves, you’ll need to consult with your tax adviser. But if a Roth IRA is appropriate for you, you’ll find that it can be an excellent investment for your retirement years — even if you're not really “retired.” — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close ot business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical E-con-MoW Family Doter First Financial Bancorp Fort General Motors Hastings Mrg IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kmart Keioggs Company McDonald's Soars Simpson Industries Samco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial rnarmac a vPform WaFMart Gold Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 55-1/4 47*1/4 69 16-9/16 50-1/8 66-9/16 117-11/16 79-3/8 22 17-15/16 51-15/16 87-7/16 7-M 119-3/8 14-15/16 781/4 8 IM 25-7/16 37-11/16 40-7/8 10-1/4 11-11/16 4 23 59-1/2 63-3/8 $281.80 $5.14 11287.06 973M -1-1/4 ♦1-1/4 +2-1/18 ♦IM -1-7/8 -11/16 -1-1/8 -3-1/8 ♦2-1/4 +3/16 ♦2-7/8 ♦4-9H6 -+V16 -1-13/16 ♦15HB ♦1-1/2 — •13/16 -27/32 -10-3/8 ♦1/4 -15/16 -1/16 -15/16 —+3-3/8 $320 ♦112 -527M ions when the Compensation Commission holds its meeting, which are open to the public. "1 don't think they (Compensation Commission members) have been notori­ ous on putting outlandish salaries out there for anyone. 1 think they have been fair." Wenger said. "I think we as a board of commissioners in our acts of setting salaries have been a lot more outrageous than the Compensation Committee..." Previously. Wenger asked which formula was used to set the county administrator's salary. "We didn't (have a formula)," Goebel said. "I don't think we used a very good., format on that by a long run," said Wenger who voted for County Administra­ tor Michael Brown's 32 percent increase along with all the ocher commissioners last year. "We pushed that clear over the hilt...We certainly could have used some advice on that one." Herrington also thinks past Compensa­ tion members have done a good job, but since commissioners are elected by the people, he believes it is a county board re­ sponsibility to set salaries. "I don't see why we have to have another committee do our job," he said. "Both ways have merit." County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James said. "...I personally do not wish to set my own salary or the elected officials that I work with. Herrington said he doesn't think part­ time employees, such as county commis­ sioners, should benefit from "p?*ts," in­ cluding insurances and retirement" "We've got a lot of ocher places we can use this money..." he said. He later told the board that "I don’t par­ ticipate in any of the perks." However, according to county records, Herrington receives an extra $75 per month in lieu of having county insurance and the county paid more than $300 for the cost of his eyeglasses in March. While on the subject of county insur­ ance, County Boar! Chairman Jim Bailey said he wanted to clear up any public mis­ conceptions. County commissioners "don't get paid insurance upon retirement," Bailey said. 'There's a small window between the ages of 60 and 65 ti.it :f we have no other in­ surance and have six yean with the county then we can get our insurance paid for those years. Before that window and after that window, we pay the full amount...! think it's important that everybody under­ stands what we do get." ' Wenger, who has served on the board for 12 years, also noted that said his county re­ tirement will be $276 a month. Another attempt to abolish the Barry County Compensation Commission was defeated 5-3 in 1996 and in January, 1999 commissioners deadlocked 4-4 on a motion not to fill any vacancies on the Compensa­ tion Commission. Prior to the establishment of the Com­ pensation Commission, the County Board determined its own salary and the pay of ocher elected officials. Besides county commissioners, the Compensation Commission recommends salaries and benefits for the county clerk, register of deeds, treasurer, prosecuting at­ torney, sheriff and drain commissioner. Kmart employees give to cancer society Kmart employees held a bake and craft sale and quilt raffle recently to raise money for someone they know who has cancer. That person asked that the money be donated Io the American Cancer Society. Tuesday, the employees donated a total of $561 to the Barry County chapter of the American Cancer Society. Pictured above (from left) are Deb Seeber and Sherry HHI of Kmart, Karen McCausey of the Barry County chapter of the American Cancer Society, and Marilyn Alberta. senior comunity development director for the cancer society. CANDIDATES, Aaron Snider, of 430 E. Bond, is seeking his first term on the board. He ran for a board seat two years ago and was defeated. Snider, 36, is a meat cutter at Felpausch, coaches youth foctball, basketball and softball, and officiates high school basket­ ball games. He is married and has five chil­ dren, all of whom go to the Hastings Schools. He is running, be said, because "I wanted to help out." Delton Kellogg Two incumbents and one newcomer also have filed for two open seats on the Delton School Board. Trustee Sandra Barker, of 6179 Sprague Road, is running for her second four-year J-AD GRAPHICS Awards dinner May 18 in Lansing. A win­ ner in each of the 15 categories will be an­ nounced at the dinner, which is sponsored by Ameritech. Governor Engler and First Lady Michelle Engler will present the finalists with a proclamation and the winners with a plaque at the awards program, which will be held at the Lansing Center. Sheri Jrtnes, news anchor and reporter from WLNS TV6, will be the emcee. The statewide recognition program ac­ knowledges the contributions made by in­ dividuals, organizations and businesses in­ volved in service and volunteerism, and awards those whose commitment to serv­ ing others is exemplary, according to a press release. "The Governor's Service Awards provide a wonderful opportunity to recognize and honor Michigan volunteers who demon­ strate a remarkable commitment and devo­ tion to bettering their communities, neigh- Public Service Candidate School Last week's Banner online opinion poll, located at www.jadnews.com, asked readers if they would support a $13 million recreational facility for the Commission on Aging and the YMCA at the htgh school site. while 18.6 percent said "no." No reader, however, posted an online comment regarding the topic. , Be sure to check out the website for this week's question: "The Barry County Board of Commissioners have reimbursed the townships tor their costs to hold a special county-wide election last August to renew 911 millage. Should the county also reimburse the city of Hastings for the cost of the special election?" Quality printing? Let us...QUOTE YOUR WORK! * for Area School Board Positions, * City, County, Township, State Chamber of Commerce Offices, Commission/Council, etc. Would You Consider Running for Public Office? Attend this FREE session on Thursday, April 13,2000 6:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m. at the Hastings Mutual Insurance Company 404 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, MI 49058 Program highlights include: • Self analysis—Why run & do you have what it takes? • Being a candidate—What it involves. • Filing deadlines to become a candidate. • Panel discussion—Leam from past candidates & current elected officials J-Ad Graphics Three additional free sessions to follow: April 20, 27 & May 4 North Broadway - Hastings Please call (616) 945-2454 by April 10 to make your reservations! Call 616-945-9554 continued from page 1 term on the board. Barker, 45, is part­ owner of Sajo's Pizza in Delton. Board Vice President Joseph Noto, of 3907 Fine Lake Road, is running for his fourth four-year term on the hoard. Noto, SI. is an employee of the Battle Creek Public Schools. Thcrral Schoonard. of 12757 S. M-43 Hwy., is running for his first term as a board member. Schoonard, 63. is a former Delton Kellogg teacher who has been on disability retirement for the past 14 years. In both Hastings and Delton, the two highest vote getters of the three candidates will win the open seats. continued from page 1 borhoods and schools through volunteer service," Michelle Engler said. The Michigan Community Service Commission issued nomination applica­ tions for this year's awards. The finalists were selected after z rigorous peer review by nonprofit, volunteer, business and education organizations, the press release Have an interesting sports story? Call us at 945-9554 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 11,2000, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. KARAOKE Freeport Shamrock Tavern 9 P.M. to 1 A.M SATURDAY APRIL 15TH Mark and Mike Sheldon CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given the! the Hashngs CHy Counoi wtf hold a Special Workshop Meeting at 600 p m on Monday. Apn» 17,2000. m the Qty Hal Counoi Chambers, 201 E State Street. Hattngs. Budget For additional information pertaining to sa«d work session, piease contact the Qty Oerk at 201 East State Street. Mailings. Michigan *9058 or by catog 816-9*5-2468 The City win provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notee to the Hastings City Oerk telephone 616-9*5-2468 or TDD cal relay servees 1-800-6*9-3777 Evtiril G. Manahum City Clerk �Fbpe 1 - The HaMng, Banner - Thursday Aprs 13, 2000 Fireman. He enlisted on January 12. 1970 al Fort Wayne, Indiana and was discharged on February 23, 1972 at Long Beach, California. Mark Allen Gerber BATTLE CREEK - Mr Mark Allen Gerber, age 48, of Bailie Creek and formerly of Hastings, passed away Sunday, April 9. 2000 at home in Battle Creek. He was bom on November-28. 1951 in Battle Creek, die son of Thomas 1 Gerber of Portage and Margaret (Ruscoe) Gerber Mr Gerber was employed by BC Federal Center and VA Hospital as a Boiler Plant Operator for 27 yean retiring in 1999. He enjoyed raising Irish Wolfhounds at the Hounds of Killamey Kennel, and was an avid football fan. Mr. Gerber is survived by his wife, Diana Lynn Gerber of Battle Creek, former wife, Rebecca A. (Young) Gerber; son, Andrew Loe Carlson of Batt'e Creek, sister. Mary Crow of Battle Creek; and step-mother, Francis Gerber. Graveside Services for Mr Gerber were held on Wednesday. April 12, 2000 at the Fort Custer National Cemetery. Reverend Gordon Pippin of Central Christian Church officiated Interment was at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Ross Township. Arrangements were made by the Bachman Hhble Funeral Service in Battle Creek. of Battle Creek Mr. Gerber attended Bartie Creek Central High School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1978. He received an Associates Degree from Kellogg Community College in Machine Drafting. He had lived in Hastings from November 1976 to May 1996, and in Battle Creek from 1931 to 1970; 1972 to 1976 and from 1996 to present. Mr. Gerber married Diana Lynn Gerber of Battle Creek on April 2. 1999 in Battle Creek. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam Era having attained the rank of —at the church ofyour choice - Heeii) schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience— PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Rond. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 756-3021 church phone Sunday Service 030 a.m. Sunday School 1140 io Sunday Evening Service 640 p m.. Bible Ca,u4v> A f*UI JU time wcuncsuay *■> IM |*M. 3*wy a* i isyiii mghis6J0pjn HASTINGS APOSTOUC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand Si, Hattmgt. Ptetor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 Am, Sunday Monurg Wonlup 11 abl; Sunday F.venmj Service 6 pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 pm If in- - 1notne * - - - *> 1.1icrcxicu M tn a free oitxc Study, plcaae call for more detail* ST. ROSE CATWOUCCTlU»qt MS S Jefcww Mw Ckwta FiKbR. Nwor SuwSr Mu, 4'34 psa; *u4w Mur, l» ,.m ud 1 ICO aax; Caefauon Sauriw IJa-t lSpa CEDAR CREEK BIBLE C«d«era*lU.Sn, Saak.IW„ Be,. SMor ttoten Nono„ US-SS4J Sodu scMmi „ I00c ,m. wbnlup lt-00 aax; Eve«n S.TVKX ■ ,00 p.u . Wutanlu Nw HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF COO 1674 West State Rond. Hatttnas. Mich James A <Cm^bdl _____ COUNTRY CHAFEL UNITED METHOfNST CHURCH Sunday School 9 30 am fcr di Moreu, WMdp IPaisaNumrypuwiaM S—Ewain sovee. SOO p m «WuMn unribu pm ■c tudaw. « U MU Qu tram 2 Itireus* 7 or nm srmk). Kid, cm or Aomct BrNo mu I*. S-tn Wm Mmuiu w %u BMe Oou Upn 1 UH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling ‘‘‘j 71I-W77 Mmes Turn ♦:« •“ TJwMioml. I« IS a*. SuaWSsMskll lSanraai—o"W SuMra. Nww<y pnxfed ctarck YtaaS <R»p Tkonnun umh 12-oooa SowW-W -T-Srr™^ FAxtanonmformmxmcallte A4dlBMc Swdy - No wolrnuu wttroaw CQUNtks LNITtn MSTHOOIST CHI PCH JISS N Brooduay. Hmujk Ml Fuw Cart LiKkfeid nma S*7WSI aw, s«. thohnathj: valley CHURCH Z7W Wall Uta kd.. Mlhy A Ar— i-i— 'Yu, -ir------ F-a stnw TmE J GRACE BRETHREN da as fey evening aer- ^W0a-nu vice 630 p.m Ybtth group meet* Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also NursMMu CSorcAl. 600 FWartl cry ararlaMc for all umra* Bnag t>« whote foauly 114. 1 mite M of Hu«n> 1Sarver. Fateor Emarttaa. MS-_____________ fTO, Smutey ScrVKU 0 4S a m HOTS UNITtD METHOOIST CHUkCH 1BM,a-u».fo,Ulaou.lO4O ua. - Monuap Wtatep.6 00 M-37 Soak u M-70, Uny Hob* Emmas Mde Study Tbanday. W. Fmor dumb pboae tJOpaataywtertMbteSardyOffice bm»K WaMTta. 9 iUarms'faeNub -MmArebfcl am» 12mmu SrmduyMorrn^ ’» >■ Sue*, Scbsot UMS < uamt- Cbueb Fboae. MS D30 a Morning Worship; Sun 3-7 MBLE CHURCH ( (Fartttrfy tin Hutingt Gntca EMMANUIL KF1SCOFAL । "IdRT uSngWLdM VOOWnimon. (616) flee *-Cvwei I. LJilSuvn vzl943-3014. Father SZ «Dy bunco. 6 pm. Wed 6• FW wamon<&. K-mt. (S«rv. 1 r-umimn fvmmI In WkiiLjLta A /child orr ' F ’ i Oaries F McOBe HL Rector F SAINTS ANDREW A t BC. Sunday Worship Servtocs - 1 ।us and 10 a-m Sunday School - ANCUCAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sund^ Services - 9:30 a.m Montag Prayer, 1140 ajn Holy Communion Tuesday-Evening Prayer 640 pjn. For more information call 7952370 or Rev David T Huetwrck 948-9604 Rev Dunam David S. Mohrhardt 517427^900 Tradk tranal 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affiliaicd with the Independent Anghcan Church (Canada Synod) 10 ABL. Nuncry Amiiabie al 10 । MB. Chou Practice-Wedacaday al ? p.m. HeTy Week Warship Schedule-Passion. Palm SundayApri 16 at 8 Am and 10 m !Evcnmg Payer oo Monday. TuesWiferiisj. Apnl 17. 18, 19 ■ 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday. April 20 at 7 p.m.; Good Friday [H A M A.) "ommuBity Service. April 21, 12 amm; The Why of the । Cross (stations) Apnl 21. 7 p.m.. Holy Saturday - April 22,10 abl; The Grcat Vigil of Easte- Saturfey. April 22, 7 p m. Easter Day. Sunday. April 23. I Am and 10 *m Noir (hat the Hatting* Mby Good Fmtey u bompheUM lluua Emnunud EpmcmmlCteert r.mn RRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Wtxxilawn. Hastings Pastar Dan Cume. Senior Pastor. Pte•« Wood Sr - Aduh Min­ tttne*. 9:30 a.m Sunday School METHOOIST CHURCH Wonhip Service. 600 pm . Eveumj Service. 700 pm Sr Hipb Yrneh Wc<lne«tey Fmmly Nipta 6 JO p m, Aumu. Sr mu'Jr ft* "X* 0,1 Study Ckoir pracuce CUI Cburnb i i|6I6)MS<>F2 SuuduScbuMIF mfora—. on MOFS. Lmim, B<bte Siudiec 63. Hatting*. Ml 49058 T‘"“ Faithful Men •“* CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE rnarr GRACE^ 1716 North Broadway Randall H-nman. Pattoe Sunday Services _ c\hij6jtu Ce-hewi Urud S' M 7i SchooL Pastor Don Koscoe, (517) *52-*32’ Cetebmm. ia e« bw Nunery. duMrauY group ministry, icaucrsmp tnun- «8 Thu information on worship services u provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER Mad REMINDER raw N n™a»s> BOSLEY PHARMACY "hnoyuw- - I IS S teffemon - MS->419 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coat* Grove Rd Pastor Ben Hcmng. Wheelchair accesiiblc and elevator Sunday School 9 30 am; Church Service 10 30 am .; Wednesday 6 00 p.m. Youth meet­ ing*. Junior-Senior High. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST Ml N Michigan Ave . Hatting*. Ml 49058 Sunday Service* BiHe Cteaam 10am. Wship 11 am. Evening Service* 6 p m. Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackerman. Pastor. Phone 945­ 2931 BiHe Survey on videos ia the home. Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hatting* Mas* Saturday Evening 6 30 px HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd. and Bohwood St. Rev Dame! Graybill. Senior Pasler, Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 945 a m. Sunday School. 1043 am Murwng Worship, 5 30 p.m. Kid’* quizzing, 640 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Tbesday, 6:30 p m. Kid Y Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Smg and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9:00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For farther in­ formation call the church office GRACE 239 E Michael (616) 94 -8404 1045 am Worship; 930 a m Sunday School (all ages) AAL meeting after 2nd service. 340-340 p.m.. Flying Doves and GodY Children Thursday. April 13 - 700 p.m. Bapt Prep Friday. April 14 - McnY Ratreal Saturday. April 13 - MenY Retreat contd . 9.30 Am., Catech 1,100pm NA. Tuesday. April It - 700 pm. Cong. Council; 7:30 p.m Over Anon HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church *< reels. Dr Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens, Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes, Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone: (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at IOJO am 9J0 am - Sunday School - every Sunday, c lasses are available for everyone. Classes for children and youth are based on grade level. Three classes. Good­ will. Genest* and la His Steps - art taught for adults 10:30 am. - Cof­ fee Fellowship Radio Broadcast 11:00 aj» - Warship Services childcare available for infants and toddten thru age 4, and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade Each Wednesday through Lent (with the exception of Holy Week) We will be serving a light Lenten Dinner (free-will offering) Fol­ lowed by a different program each -rset 600 pm, Fellowship Hall Saturday. Apnl 8 - UMW Work­ shop 130 am. to 1 00 p m Rum­ mage Sale - Thursday, April 27 from 3:00 to 8 00 p m and Friday. April 28 from 8 00 am. to 5 00 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHIRCH 231 S Broadway. Hasting*. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller, Pastor Deborah E. Sisson, Associate Pastor Sally C. Keller, Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Thursday. Apnl 13 12 00 noon Lenten Luncheon and Service at St Rose; 6 45 p.m Praise Team. 7.40 p m Women Y Organization Board Meeting Fri­ day. Apnl 14 - 7:00 p m Girl Scout Lock-In Sunday. April 16 9 00 am Traditiona! Worship Ser­ vice. 9 20 am Children* Wor­ ship. 10 00 am. Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room. 10:10 am. Sun­ day School for all ages beginning with Assembly in Sharpe Hall; 11:20 am. Contemporary Worship Service. II 30 a m Children Y Worship. The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11.20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery is provided dunng both services. 4:00 pm Confir­ mation Class. 5:00 pm Semcr High* leave for concert tn Grand Rapid*, 7 00 p m Concern Group • I meets at the AHerdtng* Mon­ day. Apnl 17 - 7 30 p m Truttce* meeting Tuesday, Apnl 18 - 6 IS am Mens B<bk Study at YMCA Office. 6:30 pm Drama Ministry, 6 30 p.m Noah's Ark Preschool Advisory Board Wednesday. Apnl 19 - 6 00 p m Church Night Sup­ per. 6:45 pm Kcrygma Bible Study - Lounge. 6:43 p m. “LetY Go to the Movie*’’. 7:00 p.m Chance! Choir rehearsal Jack H. Barnes Peter Nicholas Viergever MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Peter Nicholas Viergeve.. age 67, of Middleville, passed away Saturday. April 8. 2000 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born on January 27. 1933 in the Netherlands. He immigrated to Western Canada at an early age and moved to Michigan in 1956 where he graduated from Calvin College and Western Michigan University. For 30 years he was employed as a Guidance Counselor at Hazel Park High School and had lived in Middleville since July of 1999. Mr. Viergever is survived by two daughters. Carol Renee of Middleville and Marta Jane Viergever of Shelbyville. Viewing will be one hour prior to the Service. DELTON - Mr. Jack H. Barnes, age 72, of Delton, passed away Monday, April 10. 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Ho was bom on Msrch 1, 1928 in Hastings, the son of Howard & Marion (Reynolds) Barnes. Mr. Barnes was raised in the Hastings area and attended St. Rose School and Hastings High School. He served in the Military in the late 1940‘s. He married D. Marie Cook on August 17. 1960. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday afternoon. April II, 2000 al the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Morris Greidanus officiated Interment waa at Mt Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville | TojUOeUGemg^ HASTINGS - Mr Todd Clell George, age 39, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2000 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born on August 27, 1960 in Bsttle Creek, the son of David & Carolyn (Rundle) George. Mr. George was raised in the East Leroy | Mr. Barnes was employed at the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 35 years, retiring in 1985. Following his retirement, he was employed for six years by the Barrett Travel Transport Company He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing and boating. He was a C/B Radio enthusiast, stamp collector, LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Rebecca Jean Flowers, age 53, of Lake Odessa, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday evening, April 4. 2000. Becky was bom on January 31, 1947 in Charlotte, the daughter of Max and Betty (Norris) Ovenshire. She graduated from Lakewood High School in 1965 and attended Wright Beauty Academy in Battle Creek. Becky was a Beautician in the Lake Odessa area for many years and touched many hearts with her generosity and faith in God. She was preceded in death by her son, Joshua Ryan Willette; her father. Max Ovenshire; and her sister, Kay Ovenshire. Becky is survived by her husband. Charles; her children. Jennifer (Scott) earlier years involved in car racing, enjoyed traveling and transporting RV trailers, and especially enjoyed his grandchildren. Mr. Barnes was preceded in death by his parents; and an infant sister. He is survived by his wife. D. Marie; three daughters. Dawnetle (Dale) Michael of Plainwell. Vicki Benham of Lake Odessa, and Sherri (Ron) Piercefield of Lake Odessa; two sons, Michael Barnes of Bellevue, and Dennis Barnes of Lake Odeasa; nine grandchildren, including Brett. Samantha and Chelsea; four great grandchildren; and brother, Richard (Frances) Barnes of Battle Creek. Funeral Services for Mr. Barnes will be held on Thursday. April 13. 2000 al 1:30 P.M. at the Wren Funeral Home with Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiating. Burial will be at Irving Townahip Cemetery in Barry County. Stoepker and Jeff (Stell) Willette; her mother, Betty Neeb; four step-children; 13 grandchildren; her brothers. Darrell (Carol) Ovenshire, and James Ovenshire; and Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. area and attended Lakeview, Harper Creek many loving relatives and friends. and Hastings schools, graduating in 1978 Funeral Services for Mrs. Flowers were from Hastings High School. The family held on Fridsy, April 7, 2000 at the had moved to the Hastings area in 1971. Pleasant Valley United Brethren in Christ He married Patricia K. Hallock on June Church. 26. 1988. Burial was in Clarksville Cemetery. Mr. George's employment included: Memorial contributions may be made to store security for the former Big Wheel in Hastings and Brinks Armored Services of,, Grand Rapids. Hastings City Police • Reserve officer, Hastings Ambulance Service, six years attendant al Thomapple Manor, past two years engaged in well drilling. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing, snowtnobiling, camping with his family, woodworking and small engine repairs. He loved animals and working with the elderly, and was a C/B enthusiast Mr. George was preceded in death by his grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; two sons. Stephen George of Hastings, and Douglas George of Hastings; parents, Carolyn & David George of Hastings; She was bom on December 21. 1912 in Burlington, the daughter of William and Alta (McCrary) Waffle. Catherine married Gerould Turner on November 11.1932. and he preceded her in officiated. Burial was al the Olivet Cemetery in Olivet. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings Arrangements were made by the Avink Funeral Home Cremation Society in Schoolcraft. 2000 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. She was bom on September 13,1918 in Miami County, Indiana, the daughter of Francis & Ida (Harper) Kelly. Ada married WM. Merle Petro on August 6, 1935 in Tipton, Indiana and the couple moved to Michigan in 1954. She owned and operated Petro's Restaurant at Eagle Lake near Bloomingdale. Ada was a member of the Pythian Sisters and loved working crafts and taught them in Bradenton. Florida where the couple wintered for 20 years. She was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Kelly; and two sisters, Ruth Bragg and Man Ellen Geer Ada is survived by her husband. WM. Merle; daughter, Carylen (Gene) Spidel of Nashville; grandchildren, Jerry (Mary) Fager of Delton, Sherry (Scott) Russell of Battle Creek, Karen (Mike) Ackley of Nashville; eight great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, April II, 2000 at the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Burial was at Wilcox Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial donations may be made to Thomapple Manor Activities Fund. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Lawrence (Larry) Rohrbacher, age 73, of Lake Odeasa, went to be with his Lord unexpectedly Tuesday, March 28, 2000 at home in LaBelle. Florida. Larry was bora in Grand Rapids on March 2, 1927, the son on Zenith and Clarence Rohrbacher He and Joan VanGeison were united in marriage on June 13,1947 in Hastings. Larry took a Michigan Stale College shortcoursc in agriculture and worked on a farm as a young man. He farmed his 20 seres oo Tupper Lake Road. He was self-employed in the auto repair and resale business, worked for Hshetbody in skilled trades and spent time working for the State of Michigan Auto Garage. DELTON - Mrs. Catherine O. Turner, age 87, of Delton and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, April 2. 2000 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. death in 1985. She is survived by a son. Jerry Turner of Battle Creek; a daughter, Patricia Voke of Battle Creek; three grandchildren; and five DELTON - Mrs. Ada E. Petro, age 81. of Delton, parsed away Saturday, April 8, I .. . Catherine O. Turner brother. Jace (Linda) George of Hastings; nephews, Zachary & Christopher George; and other nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. George were held on Tuesday. April 11, 2000 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Alvin C. Yates Ada E. Petro Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. During the 1970's and 80s, he was the owner of the Lake Odessa Laundromat and Car Wash along with three other car greatgrandchildren. No Services have been scheduled. ~ Michaen^ial^“ HASTINGS - Mr. Michael J. Hall of Hastings and formerly of Orangeville, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 9, 2000. Mike's life began on May 14, 1962 in Plainwell, the son of Ray Hall and Harriet Drewyor. He grew up in the Orangeville and Hastings area. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and mushrooming. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his mother, Harriet Drewyor in 1998; and by a niece, Jamie Lynn Murphy. Mike is survived by his father and step­ mother. Ray and Donna Hall of Plainwell; brothers and sisters, Stephen Hall of Plainwell, Cindy Marshall and her husband John of Martin. Lori Straube and her husband Jon of Hastings; half-brothers, Don Hall of Plainwell and Kris Hall of Otsego; a step-brother. Eric Reed of Plainwell; two nieces; two nephews; and one great niece. A Celebration of Life Service for Mike will be held on Thursday. April 13, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at the Orangeville Pentecostal Church with Mike Risner, James Hall and Rich Sheldon leading the service. Mike will be buried next to his mother at OakTiill Cemetery in Orangeville. Please share a memory of Mike with the family at the church or online at www.rdmg.com Arrangements were made by the Rupert. Durham. Marshal) and Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell Chapel. | washes in nearby towns. Larry's unique ability to repair and create things left many memories with friends and relatives. He commrrrd and improved many of his buildings himself. He was a deer hunter, card player, bowler. Morel mushroom hunter and a golfer. During the winter months, he enjoyed the many activities of the Aqua Isles Mobile Home Park in LaBelle. Larry attended Central United Methodist Church of Lake Odessa and was an active member of the church group, the Alethians. He * eceded in death by his parents; and brotner, Kenneth. Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Joan of Lake Odessa; two daughters, Carol (Dennis) Seifferlein of Port Sanilac, and Connie (Bruce) Gutheridge of Hastings; three sons. Michael (Sharon) Rohrbacher of Lake Odessa. Gordon (Karla) Rohrbacher of Wayland, and Alan (Stephanie) Rohrbacher of Lake Odessa; 12 grandchildren; and one great grandson: four sisters, Marion Gabler of California, Louella Allen of Freeport. Helen Hernandez of Middleville, and Sandra Rickett; and four brothers, Thomas Rohrbacher. Clarence Jr. Rohrbacher of Colorado, Jamie Rohrbacher of Three Rivers, and Jerry Rohrbacher of Baldwin. Larry’s wish Io be cremated has been honored. Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday. April 18. 2000 from 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. at Koops Funeral Chapels. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday. April 19. 2000 at 11:00 AJ4 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Memorials can be made in Lawrence's name to Grand Rapids Area Youth for Christ or Central United Methodist Church of Lake Odessa. Arrangements for a Memorial Service at Koop's Funeral Home of Lake Odessa are pending. I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday Anril 13 ?000 - Page 7 Social News Waltzes to observe 25th anniversary Shriver-Alexander plan May 6 wedding Tom and Janet (Davis) Waltz are cele­ brating their 25th wedding anniversary at their home. Sunday. April 30. 2000. Their children are inviting family and friends to an open house from 1 to 5 p.m.. 13716 East C Avenue. Hickory Comers. MI 49060. Tom and Janet were married February 23. 1975. They have two daughters and four grandchildren: Shelley Waltz: grand­ daughters - Whitney. Beth. Sara; Matt and Lesley (Waltz) Horsman. grandson - Sam and Dee Shriver of Shell Point, FL, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Carmen K. Shriver to Jerry D. Alexander both of Crawfordville, FL. Jerry is the son of Gail Jaworski of Oyster Bay and Wright Alexander of Craw­ fordville, FL. The late Ruth (Randall) Shriver, was the maternal mother of the bride. The future bride is a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently em­ ployed at Shell Point Realty Inc. as an ad­ ministrative assistant. Jerry is a 1987 graduate of Wakulla High School and is currently employed at FSU, as a A/C maintenance mechanic, as well as being the captain and owner of his own charter fishing business. The wedding ceremony will be May 6, 2000 at the Shell Point Beach Coast Guard Station and Chapel. Christopher A trip is planned to Washington, D.C. Four generations gather Four generations in the O'Connor family include (clockwise, from left) great­ grandfather LaVerne D. O'Connor of Hastings, grandfather Terry A. O'Connor of Kalamazoo. Caitlin A. Cracuim of Rochester Hills, and the newest addition. Claire Autumn Cracuim. Donehoo-Landes to be wed June 24 Mr. and Mrs. John Donchoo of Rockford, Leg* Motto* The Annual Report ot the Pautowi Trust for the year IBM to avatobie lor inspection at «s ortndpai office during regu'ar business hours by any citizen requesting wtthr the 180 days of this notice Motoon R. Alien. Trustee 5230 Wage Dr. S.W Wyonsng. Ml 49509 (4/13) Motto* Of Mortgage Foroctoeure Sate THW RRM ffi A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTSQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MPORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In to* oondffiona of a mortgage made by Thomas R. Martin, a single person (original mortgagors) to Northwest Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 27,1997, and recorded on April 2,1997 In Uber 889, on Page 870, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there to claimed to be due at tie date hereof too sum of EIGHTYTWO THOUSAND NWE HUNDRED SIX ANO 7W100 doSers ($82,906 79). indudtog Msreet at 8.500% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained in said mortgage end too statute in such case made and provided, notice to hereby given that said mort­ gage wB bo foreclosed by a sale of toe mort­ gaged premies*, or some part of them, at public venue, at too Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, Michigan at 1D0 PM, on April 27. 2000 Sato prermoes ar* situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County, lAchigen. and are described as: Lot 19 Of too HARDENOORF ADDITION to too City, formerty Wage of Hastings according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 72. The redemption period shaH be 1 monto(s) from toe date d such sale, unices an affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy to recorded in ac­ cordance wNh 1948CL 600.3241(d) and given to too mortgagee , in which case the redemption pe­ riod shall be 6 montofs) from toe date of such Dated Match 16. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1304 True $ Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counootors 30150 Telegraph Road. Smte 100 B«Vwn Farms. Ml 48095 F»o *991113251 Ml are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jill Donchoo to Martin Leslie Landes Jr. of Hastings. Manin is the son of Martin Landes Sr. of Hastings and Vickie Landes of Lake Odessa. The bride-elect is a graduate of Rockford High School and Hope College The groom-elect graduated from Lake­ wood High School, and is also a graduate of Hope College A June 24 wedding is planned. Census job testing continues in Yankee Springs, Woodland Census job tests will continue this month and next at several locations in Barry County. Testing will be done at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 Briggs Road. Middleville, on Mondays through April and May at 4 and 6:30 p.m. Testing also will be continue Tuesdays at the Village of Woodland Hall, 171 N. Main Sl. at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 pjn. More applicants are being sought for application and testing, which takes about an hour and a half, and is continuing through May in Hastings, Middleville, Delton, Woodland, Dowling and Yankee Springs. Appointments are not necessary, but they can be scheduled by calling 1-888­ 325-7733 toll-free. For those who aren't certain about their abilities to pass the 28-question test, a sample test for practice is available at the Hastings Public Library. Call the census office in Lansing at 1-888-325-7733 or one of the Barry County census examiners at 948-2347. Listings of the county testing sites for the census are published in the Reminder and the Banner almost every week. Read the BANNER every week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. dlaba OdeAia N EWS Tonight (Thursday, April 13) the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet. Members of the nominating committee will be announced. The next open house at the Depot/Muscum will be Saturday, April 29. The exhibit is “Faith cf Our Fathers " There are some unique antique items on display - photos, Bibles, hymnals, books on church disci­ pline, children^ story books. Due to unforeseen circumstances, it was impossible for the Friends of the Library newsletter to be distributed in time to pro­ vide notice of election of new directors, so the annual meeting of the Friends will be held in May instead of April. A commercial company has been spray­ ing Uue paint on trees around town in preparation for extensive tree trimming. Residents were notified in advance by Con­ sumers Energy Some homeowners have as many as eight trees marked with bright blue Many of them arc lawn trees, not just those along the curbs and alleys. TruValue Hardware-Lumber Company has an announcement about its Grand Opening Friday and Saturday, April I4 and 15. posted on its outdoor sign. The Lawn and Garden Center on Fourth Avenue in the former G & W building, which was earlier Lass Sales, has an expanded line of goods. Not only do they have lawn mowers to push or ride, but all manner of garden tools, pic­ nic tables, hammocks, lawn chairs, torches, bird houses, suet cakes and garden hoses. Moving these items from the First Street location has opened shelves for more prod­ ucts in the hardware and plumbing lines. On April 6, a dozen Alethians of Central United Methodist Church held a work bee to wash dishes, lots of them, which had been stored since January The kitchen remodeling project was nearly finished so the new triple basin sink could be used. AH cupboards have been refaced and have new doors. There are new refrigerators, a new coffee area, more electrical outlets, coun­ tertops, flooring. The space remains the same. Jerry Yonkers was the contractor. The working members shared a meal on the premises and finished their work shortly after noon. The new display at the Lake Odessa Community Library is from the collection of one generous local person who loaned a great many books for children, printed decades ago. Sec it near the north entry. The paper chains draped around the building detootexh* number of books re«d There is a marker for each 50th book. Names of the children who happened to check out book number 1500 or 2000 arc posted. In the Grand Rapids Press Saturday, there was a photo of a bridal couple, Allyson Vin­ ton Pickens and husband Greg Paplawsky. They had been married at the UMC in Saline, home of her parents. Dr. Tim and Mary Ellen Pickens. The groom’s parents reside in Grand Rapids. Marie Pickens is the grandmother of the bride, whose wed­ ding occurred some months ago. An engagement listed is that of Natalie Sue Castonia of Wyoming, who is engaged to Chad Drcssandcr. Her parents are Ken and Sandy Castonia of Wayland. Ken is on the staff of Union Bank here. Among the honor students at Grand Val­ ley State University is Jill Taber, daughter of Gene and Judy. Her grandparents are Forrest and Verna Mitchell, all of Lake Odessa. Suzanne Carpenter of Comstock Park was the member/speaker at the Saturday meeting of the Ionia County Genealogical Society (ICGS). She gave recommenda­ tions for overseas travel for research. Her chief bit of advice was to do a lot of plan­ ning. She gave practical tips on packing, film, camera, video camera, minimum clothing and a notebook filled with key questions to ask. She had the advantage of a Dutch friend who could translate English questions into the language of Friesland. Sue simply had to show the native people the words she wanted for answers. She pho­ tographed pages of church and civil records. She even photographed in video a Dutch speaking man who was trying to giv­ er her information at a cemetery. She then could have a friend back home translate his message. She had also done research in Germany using the same techniques. She recommended taking along one empty bag for bringing back goodies, not the edible kind! President Pam Swiler presided. She announced the names of four members who are to receive commendation from the FGS at Fort Wayne for their contributions of ser­ vice to the local society. They were one each from Sheridan, Belding, Greenville and Lake Odessa. The Ionia Home and Garden Show is to be at the exhibit building on the fairgrounds Friday. April 14 and Saturday. April 15, with day-long exhibits and entertainment. Program booklets for the Women’s Festi­ val have been mailed to past participants. Other free booklets are available at the local library. Many classes, an inspirational speaker, commercial exhibits, non-profit displays, a bake sale and a catered major event, which draws hundreds of women from Ionia and neighboring counties. The spring breakfast hosted by the UMW of Central Church had all the reservations honored despite the overnight snowstorm. RoseMary Hickey catered the breakfast. The morning circle had decorated the Librarian Debbie Morrison reads to the younger haft of the crowd of 30 who attended To celebrate National Library Week, children were invited to the local library for breakfast April 5. Shown here are Parker and Allie Brighton and Jennifer Thatcher enjoying their treat tables. The company then assembled in the church sanctuary, where Rev. Brian Schnei­ der of Alto delighted his audience repre­ senting several local churches with his dis­ plays of clerical stoles, fabrics used for dec­ orating a chapel and altar tables. He arrived at his skills in weaving, quilting, spinning and dyeing from classes, and from two years of working at a Joann's Fabric store. In his telling, his audience learned much about customs of the early Christian church. Guests lingered longer to inspect some of his works of an. Jerry and Betty Bennett have returned home after spending the winter in the south. Ed and Bonnie Leak are home from Ari­ zona. Art and Betty Erickson are home from Florida. Many families spent spring break from Lakewood school in Florida, Georgia, Alabama or Tennessee. Lorraine McMillen has been in North Carolina to assist in the home of daughter Marlene Osborne, who had surgery April 13. Death came April 2 to Johanna Crandall, 87, of Wyoming. She was the grandmother of Julie (Mrs. Richard) Nelson of Eagle Point on Jordan Lake. A recent GR Press listed the birth of daughter Ari anna who weighed 10 pounds 7 ounces to Dan and Julie Galivan of Hast­ ings. George and Judy Johnson of Daven­ port Road, Woodland, are the grandparents. The new baby sister was welcomed home by sisters Monique and Mallory. Lester and Virginia Yonkers of Lake Odessa are one set of the great-grandparents. The Lansing State Journal Tuesday had an obituary for Helen Welch, formerly of Lake Odessa. She was the widow of Carl Welch, who died in 1977. She was a sister of Duane Snavely of Carlton Center. Her children arc Helen (Mrs. Dale) Bartlett of East Lansing, Kenneth and wife of North Carolina, Carla Kirmar.i-Taylor of Massa­ chusetts. Carta is a Lake Odessa graduate Her grandchildren includes Steven and Timothy Barlctt and spouses. Cindi Watson. Michael Welch and Rasmia Kirmani. She also had five great-grandchildren. Memori­ al services are to be held at First Church of the Brethren on South Washington Street in Lansing. Memorials may go to Burcham Hills or to Heifer Project International, an endeavor dear to the hearts of the Welch family. The service is to be held Saturday. April 15. Phyllis (Karrar) Hyvarinen is to be the beneficiary of a carnation sale being held by Swifts’ Flower shop April 19 to help alle­ viate her medical expenses. She is a para­ professional at the Sunfield school and •• part-time employee of the flowershop Local students honored at Northwood University arc Marc Mascho, son of Anna Mascho and Larry- Mascho; Sarah Riggs, daughter of William and Donna; and Heather Smith, daughter of Gary Smith and Debra Smoes. Victor Eckhardt of Brown Road will observe birthday anniversary number 95 April 18. He is a retired farmer, former Woodland Township official, member of the Barry County Board of Supervisors and lat­ er Barry County Board of Commissioners He is a longtime member of Lakewood United Methodist Church, formerly Lake­ wood EUB and earlier the Woodland Evan­ gelical church, all at the same location next door to his farm. �p«9« « - Th, Hasting. Bann.v - FhurKUy. Apr! 13. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES Motto* of Mortgage For*cto*ur* Saia THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE ■■ Default hat been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Clarence E. Bromley. A Single Man (ongmal mortgagors) to Amenquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated August 26.1908. and recorded on October 1. 1900 in Docket *1018770. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there >s darned to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 55/100 dollars (1117.213 55). including mtsiest at 8 500% per annum Under the power of sale contaned m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice a hereby given that said mort­ gage wiU be foredosed by a sale ot the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings. Mi al TOO p.m . on May 4. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF BARRY Barry County, MicTgan. and are described as: A Parcel of Land in the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14. Commencing at the Northwest Comer of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Said Section 14; Thence South ParaM with the West 1/8 Line 1841 Feet; Thence East 1320 Feet; Thence North 1841 Feet; Thence West 1320 Feet to the Place of Beginning Except commencing at the Northwest Comer of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Said Section 14 lor a Place of Begnnmg. Thence South 300 feet; Thence East 800 Foot to the West Shore of Fair Lake. Thence North 300 Feet; Thence West 600 Foot to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shaN be 12 month(s) from the date of such saio. Doted March 23. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-5931301 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Tetograph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Fwms. Ml 48025 F8e *200013186 Cougars (4/20) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent's Estate FNo No. 2000-228304E Estate of KRISTOFER R MEEK. Deceased Social Security No. 382-02-5742. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your inter eat in the estate may barrod or affected by the ^NOTICE A hearing was hold on March X, 2000. in the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petmor. of Card HertNg end David Meek request ng that Card Hering and David Meek bo appoint od co-personai representative of tie Estate of KMtofer R Meek who Ivad at 2285 Barber Rd . Hastings. Michigan 40058 1W'who died February 8 2000 > Creditors of the deceased ar* notified that ait darns against the estate will bo forever barred untoaa presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of the notice Notice ■ further given that the estate w« then be assigned to entitled persons appearing ot record. April 3. 2000 Kenneth P Watz (P21964) 115Neo- Boa C Big Rapids. Ml 40307 231/796-5887 Card H*rt>g 2285 Barber Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 616-948-2282 David Meek 9330 E. 10 1/2 Ad Manton, Ml 49863 231 824-9178 (4/13) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conations of • mortgage made by Thomas A Wagner and Bunny J Wagner husband and wile (original mortgagors) to VanDyke Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 27. 1999. and recorded on Juno 10. 1999 in Document »1030961 Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans, Inc . Assignee by an assignment dated June 2. 1999. which was recorded on July 30, 1999. in Document *1033216. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof Me sum of SIXTY ONE THOUSAND E'GHT HUNDRED FOUR AND 19/100 doiars (161,804 19). including interest at 10.100% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml. al 1 -00 p.m , on May 25. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing at the Northwest comer; thence Eas‘ 530 feet along the North Im* of said proper­ ty. ttwnce South 240 feet on a hne paraNel with the West ime of said property, thence Weet 530 feet on a hne paraNel with the North line of said property, thence North 240 feet on the Wert line of said property to the Point of Beginning of the following described property: Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Southeast 1/4 of the so rhiwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, and running thence East 16 02 chains Thence North 24 92 chains, thence West 16 02 chains, thence South 24.92 chains to the place of Beginning The redemption period shal be 6 morrth(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date o* such sale. Dated: April 13, 2000 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593 1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200013705 Mustangs (5/11) btste or Micnigsn Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMWrtSTRATtON Independent Probate Rto No. 2O0O-22838-IE Estate of MARIE ARMINTROUT. Deceased Social Security No. 270-07-6207 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your inter**- m the estate may be barred or affected by the foNowmg The decedent, whose last known address was 10050 S Norm Road. Delton. Ml 49040 died January 25. 2000 An instrument dated September 26. 1965 has been admitted as the wV at the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that ail ctasns against the estate wiN be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Darlene K Landers. 210 Duane St . Battle Creek, Ml 49017, or io both the inde­ pendent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. 220 W Court Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. wthm 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice a further given that the estate w« be thereafte assigned and distributed to the per­ sons entr.ied tc it. Wiliam M Doherty (P4196U) DIMME Rj 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 (4/13) AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE ■ ro« SAFE DRI’.1 FAS V. ’H GOOD TRAFFIC RECORDS M Ron landers We alto offer... O 3 enO t month contlnaous policies »lso mitebte. (Determined by melHplyins rete ehown by 3 tor three months or 6 tor sli months). Fill blanks Dear Ann Landers: You recently printed a letter from a woman whose sister, “Robin,” had herpes, and had not informed her boyfriend. You told Sis it was not her place to tell her sister’s boyfriend, but that she should try to convince Robin to tell him herself. Your advice was not enough, Ann. Believe me, love comes and love goes, but herpes is forever. Over the years, 1 have been warned about potential partners who had sexually trans­ mitted diseases. I always appreciated know­ ing what was going on, and being able to make an informed decision about whether or not to continue seeing that person. You should have told Sis to give Robin a dead­ line to tell her boyfriend about the herpes infection. If Robin failed to meet that dead­ line, Sis would then inform him. By the way, if the guy contracted herpes from Robin, he could sue her for not in­ forming him of the health risk. You should have told her that, too. I hope you will fill • Additional discocmts for mature persons ape 55 and older. o Alto call about new hijhty competitive adult s'-tjle rates tor women again to encourage my niece to keep trying? She is discouraged, and ready to give up. Dee Dee in Detroit Dear Dee Dee: With pleasure. I was told after reading this column, many people DID quit smoking. Here it is: According to the American Cancer Soci­ ety, as soon as you snuff out that last ciga­ rette, your body will begin a series of phys­ iological changes. 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Risk of mouth, throat and esophageal cancer is half that of a smoker. Within 10 years: Lung cancer death rate is similar to that of a person who does not smoke. The pre-canccrous cells are re- BOY, RujscII James, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Mcrch 20, 2000 at 11:30 p.m. to Charles and Janine Colter of Hastings Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Easton Dewayne, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 20, 2000 at 11:01 am. to Cherise and Chad Greenfield of Hast­ ings. Weighing 3 lbs. 13 ozs. and 17 inches long. GIRL, Kassidy Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 30, 2000 at 8:23 p.m. to Richard and Becky Morgan of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 2 i inches long. GIRL, Chelsie Lyn. bom at pital on March 31, 2000 at Jeremie and Jenny Fletcher Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and long. Pennock Hos­ 10:51 a.m. to of Clarksville. 20 1/4 inches in the missing blanks when you answer in the paper. I’m signing this - Still Healthy in Texas Dear Still Healthy: You filled in the blanks very nicely, and I thank you. It is un­ conscionable for a person who has a sexu­ ally transmitted disease to engage in unpro­ tected sex and not inform his or her partner. No excuse for such recklessness is good enough. I do not, however, go along with the idea that a person should sue for not having been told that his (or her ) partner has a communicable disease, especially if the couple is practicing safe sex. Conceal­ ing such information shows a horrendous lack of integrity, but taking it to court is be­ yond the pale. I realize lawsuits of this kind have been filed in the past, but I do not agree with the tactic. Unprotected sex always carries the risk of disease as well as pregnancy, and when one chooses to engage in such behav­ ior, o<.c must accept the consequences. Sex­ ual protection is the responsibility of BOTH GIRL, Cybil Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on March 28, 2000 at 4:17 p.m. to Dominick and Michele Ritchie of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. partners. montville. Dear Ann Landers: My niece is trying to quit smoking, and is having a terrible time. I told her you once printed a letter de­ scribing what happens to the body after someone stops smoking. It made a strong impression on me. and I’m sure it did on many others, too. Will you please print it £ Fall cowBft, IncMing coffiprtfhBftthw ind collision insurance, is also available at vwy low premiums. < A 25% discount is applied to most additional can, PLUS a fall 25% discount on mest multi*car policies. Hearing care ‘Steve’ is ill Dear Ann Landers: "Steve” and I have been married for more than 20 years. Our mam age has had many hills and valleys. Lately, however, the Internet seems to be in­ creasing the number of valleys, and the hills are becoming steeper. Three months ago, I stumbled upon a search my husband was doing on paternity. This was terribly upsetting, because I thought he must be in some sort of legal trouble, although I never would have sus­ pected him of infidelity. Most of all, I was angry, because if 1 could come across this. I reasoned that so could our two children. His defense was that he never believed our daughter was his, and he wanted her tested. Before she was bom, the only men I ever talked to were grocery checkout clerks and gas station attendants. His accusation was so out of the blue, 1 couldn’t understand why he had never mentioned it before. A few days later, our teenage son opened the e-mail, and found a letter from a dating service matching my husband up with 20 potential women When I confronted him, he said he did it because he wanted to give me a “wake-up call." and because I was not passionate enough. I believe this is a tremendous lie, a midlife crisis crock or a symptom of mental illness. What is your take on it, Ann? B heve me, I am - Not Feeling Particularly Passionate in the Na­ tion^ Capitol. Dear Not Feeling Passionate: Your hus­ band’s paranoia, suspiciousness and erratic accusations indicate that he is not well. Urge him to get some professional help. And I think perhaps you need some, too, in order to cope with his strange behavior. Life with this man will not be easy. Good reasons NO FINANCE CHARGES • NO COSTLY DUES NO MEMBERSHIP TO BUY placed. Within 15 years: Risk of coronary heart disease is the same as a person who has never smoked. ■HBEKau' - ' - /hAttlAfe {Licenses BOY, Nicholas Carl, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 29, 2000 at 8:28 p.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smith of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Brooklyn Nichole, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 28, 2000 at 8:21 a.m. to Matthew and Penny Graham of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 3.5 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Edward Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 28, 2000 to Dean* Hampton and Tom Garfield of Ver­ GIRL, Whitney Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 26, 2000 at 8:19 a.m. to Julie and Mark Carlson of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inch­ es long. Dear Ann Landers: I just finished read­ ing the letter from “Deaf in Chatsworth, Calif.,’’ and would like to say something to that man’s family: What in the world is the matter with you people? This man has a hearing problem, and his wife and children yell at him and ignore him as if the hearing loss is his fault. When my mother began to lose her hearing several years ago, I also became impatient with her, and lost my temper, but only for a short while. Il didn't take long for me to realize that I should treat her as I would like to be treated, because eventually, 1 will probably be in her shoes. For the last 10 years. I have practiced pa­ tience and gentleness. It has not been easy, but it works I now speak louder and enun­ ciate my words more clearly. I would not dream of becoming angry with her when she asks me to repeat myself. Those who live with a parent who is hard of hcanng should show respect. My mother cannot help her condition, and it would be cruel to treat her as if she is somehow at fault. Tell them, Ann. - Proud of Mom in Central Illinois. Dear Illinois: I’ll bet she will be proud of you when she reads your letter in the paper. And well she should be. Those who have a hearing deficiency need compassion and understanding. Thank you for extending both. ••••• Do you have questions about sex. but no one to talk to? Ann Landers ‘ booklet. "Sex and the Teenager." is frank and to the point. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for 53 75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send 54.55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Cre­ ators Syndicate web page at cre­ ators.com. Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. BOY, Ethan David, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on March 26,2000 at 10:24 a.m. to Elis­ sa Emory and Doug Schrauben of Hastings. WgMng* lb*.O toes, and 20 1/2 inches £ kmg; (sm uoY •jaiori' mJ Jo to/e! > . BOY, Benjamin Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 27, 2000 to Connie and Greg Fox of Wall Lake. GIRL, Bethany Sue, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 23, 2000 at 2:48 p.m. to Scot and Sue Scramlin of Nashville. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 1/2 oz. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Payton Clark, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 24,2000 at 10:03 a.m. to Jill and Scott Spinney of Kentwood. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Jocelyn Louise, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 24, 2000 at 8:15 to Jonthan and Talmarie Halliwill of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Carley Marie, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 22, 2000 at 9:11 p.m. to Steve and Kristen Laubaugh of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Garrett Lee Duggan bom at Pennock Hospital on March 21, 2000 at 8:21 a.m. to Pat and Dawn Coltson of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Madison Hanna, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 15, 2000 at 9:52 p.m. to Johanna Lillie and Doug Lydy of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Madison Janette, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 21, 2000 at 11:03 a.m. to Madelene and Robert Ellsworth of Hast­ ings. Weighing 9 lbs. 2 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long $11.00 hr. 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Wetabrecht Tubbs submitted a poem on “Thanksgiving Day you'll cat onion soup instead of turkey • . •* “Barry C<**y ^arls.” the State Editor asked the Hastings historian to tell some more the onion raising industry, which no* of Michigan ¥ chief sources of farm wea*k.it seems from his account that there is*** to growing onions than in eat­ ing them t**d with steak Mr. Ikkbi tells in his ow n words the saga of ‘ for Pearls in Gun Swamp " He**s “T* a dirt farmer anyhow and I never owari am acres of Gun Swamp muck in my life. Wish I had the nerve to own some, but I guess you’ve got to have it in your btoM Unless your grand daddy was a 49cr, or* veteran of the Klondike (Gold) Rush )•* wtn't fitted for the life you have to live nd the chances you have to take down in fee Black Valley of Gun/ “If you are a plantation owner or have a base down there, you may be sitting on top 4the world and giving your family a trip to Honda for a Christmas present this year and next you may be asking the welfare to help you out. “Maybe you are a poor Mexican chap that brought your wife and kids into the United States and have been lucky enough to make a deal with some owner to work a few acres of the Gun Swamp on shares. Thanksgiving Day you will cat onion soup instead of turkey and have nothing for dessert, but more onion soup. Your kids have no shoes and you stay in bed most of the day, as well as the night in order to keep warm “On New Year’s Eve you will probably throw a party at some roadhouse that you have bought for the night, and all your fneivis will be there eating the best the place can give them. Outside will be wait­ ing for you a brand new shiny automobile. You will mortgage it next spring to buy more seed “Fortunes are made and lost on the char­ coal like flats south of Gun Lake. The odds are in favor of the ’house.’You may make a fortune in six months; you can lose it in 15 minutes. “Gun Lake lies in Barry County, 30 miles south of Grand Rapids and 30 miles north of Kalamazoo. It is shaped like a clover (leaf] and the big argument is whether H is a three or a four leafer To me it looks like a common three leaf clover, but there are plenty of the boys down on the muck that have every right in the world to claim oth­ erwise. “Just over the Barry County line in Alle­ gan County there is a place where the high­ way widens out a bit. It is a mighty nice lit­ tle town called Hooper. Look it up in the book and you will find: Hooper, Allegan County, population 51, miles to county seat, 11 “[Hooper, formerly known as Gun Marsh, is on the D.T A M. Railroad in Martin Township, Allegan County. 14 Hooper Food Market, 2000. miles east of Allegan, the county seat and eight miles from Plainwell, the nearest bak­ ing point. Joseph Deal, postmaster. Joseph Deal, stave, heading and lumber mill, from 1903 Polk Michigan State Gazetteer. Gun Marsh post office was established on May 18, 1854. Changed from Gun Marsh to Hooper, Jan. 21, 1899 ] “I am not aiming to speak in a slighting way of Hooper, but you have to look mighty quick to sec it. There is a general store and a funny looking old depot and there is a whole lot of long storage sheds, no theaters, no blazing electric signs, no broad paved streets or department stores, no big banks. In fact, it isn’t a big. busy city like Hastings or Detroit. "But let me tell you something. About the time that thousands and thousands of fren­ zied baseball fans are storming the gates at Navin Field and the old cash registers are ringing up a World Senes gate of SI 00.000 a day for five or six days, little old Hooper with its 51 folks, men, women and children. Ts apt to yawn and say: “’Seems like with those hundreds of thousands of folks the World Series could make more money than that. Why. within a stone's throw of the old base burner down in the Hooper Depot, we saw $1 million change hands and this is a slack year.’ “The World Senes admission is chicken feed to Hooper. “You see. Barry County is about 40 miles from Lake Michigan, but way back when the world was shiny and brand new in the days of the real New Deal, they claim that Lake Michigan came right up the Kalama­ zoo River Valley and then the Gun River Valley into Gun Lake. They claim that the funny shape of the Long body of water made it pretty stagnant, and ccntunes of decaying water plants and the like, piled up a blanket 15 feet deep of this funny looking muck. “Then the water went out, leaving Gun Lake resting in its three or four basins and a long narrow valley south of it filled with pitch black tar. Down the middle of the flat wound the sluggish Gun River, but the only way you would ever know it was because you saw her go in at one end and come out at the other, several miles down the valley. The fertility of that ebony ooze such that the jungles of the Malay Peninsula was sage brush prairies in comparison. “Nature just sort of sawed off a piece of squared timber and dropped it down length wise in between the hills. After a while the rabbits even got tired trying to penetrate. Folks didn't do any traipsing around in Gun Swamp whatsoever. “Well, settlers came in and farming start­ ed up and then the villages and cities start­ ed springing up, but Gun Swamp stayed the same, just like the hills on either side. Nobody knew what was inside. “In the first few years of 1900 there was a chap by the name of Joseph Deal who came into the county, aiming to build a sawmill. He didn’t have much money to invest and he figured that his business was cutting up wood anyway, so he might as well take an ax and clear a little of the solid wall of Gun Swamp and build himself a log cabin home and a site for a sawmill. “Well, after he had done it he was pretty much worried for a few days while his drainage ditches were running water off the funny looking soil. Then after it was dried out, he was even more puzzled. “He found that he was walking ankle deep in a shifting powdery meal that looked like charcoal, only coarser. It could be kicked around like burnt cork and if the blisters on Joe's hands hadn't proved that things could grow on it. he wouldn’t have been tempted to plant a few acres of turnips and carrots. But he was and he did. “Not long after that he was sitting at home in his log cabin with his family, there were about three tons of carrots started to Cartoons by Ira Z. Tubbs. crawl through the window and a carload or two of turnips tipped his bam over just for the fun of it. Joe Deal discovered that Gun Swamp muck will sure raise things. “That was the beginning of this ‘diving for pearls' in Gun Valley. I am talking about onions, boiled, fried or raw. That is what is raised down on the old black muck and Michigan sets the price for the world on onions. “When you look an onion in the face in your stew, hamburger sandwich or salad you can know that the price you paid as far as the onion content of your purchase was concerned, was set and determined in the sleepy little town of Hooper, and its neigh­ bor towns of Hopkins and Martin. “Joe Deal discovered what Gun Swamp muck would do, but it took Mart Boysen and Henry Reno along in 1915, to really introduce strength to strength. These far­ sighted gentlemen cleared a vast area of Gun Swamp in the belief that something more valuable than carrots and turnips would grow in that magical black soil. I reckon that you know what an acre is. It isn't much. About one half of a city block, back to the alley. “Well, you can plant carrots on an acre of Gun Swampy muck and go out and take 25 tons off the same acre in the fall. That is why onions deliver 25 to 30 bushels to the acre with an approximate weight of 50 pounds to the bushel. On weight they do not stack up with carrots at all, but I know that onions sold off Gun Swamp at $9 per hun­ dred pounds in 1919. “Roughly speaking two bushels equal 100 pounds. That is 1,500 pounds to the acre at $ 135. A man that had a 100 acres got SI3,500. The all-time record is when for three days, onions sold for $ 16 per hundred. Barry County ‘pearls’ is right. “Well, as I was saying, Boysen and Reno started something. They got their swamp land for a song, which is an expression I use when I mean they didn’t pay much. Today. SI,500 per acre is refused right along and you don't find any untaken comers tucked away anywhere. “But there arc ghosts down in the Valley of the Gun. grim specters that chuckle omi­ nous like when the days arc dark and cold and damp, when they should be dry and sunny. Monte Carlo isn’t the only gambling palace that has a suicides garden. You can make a fortune if you are setting right, down on the onion muck, but it will take you a summer and a fall, and you can be wiped out and left without a vestige of a crop in 15 minutes without anything but the black charcoal acres that you used you.- .ast cent to lease and plant, 80 acres to go out and shoot yourself in. “Ghost No. 1 is too much damp weather. The onions rot in the ground and you can’t save them or do anything to help the situa­ tion. “Ghost No. 2 is high winds. This burnt talcum powder lifts right up like ground sponges. A blinding swirling black cloud sweeps across your plantation and high into the air and when it has passed, your onions arc standing up on their roots, two inches out of the ground. “Ghost No. 3 are cutworms and wire worms, although you can put up a fight against them if you can hire enough help Detail of Allegan and Barry County showing some of the Gun Swamp area and buy enough ‘dope.’ “Ghost No. 4 is the fiend who laughs hardest because he laughs last. After you have licked every other menace and have your storehouse jammed to the roof with great big fine looking globes of value, that means you’re living during the winter and a new car and clothes for the wife and kids, along come a buyer and says: “‘ The western crop was a bumper one this year. We arc all filled up. Take your onions out and plow them under. And when you take them out to plow them under, don’t plow them under the muck. Onions won’t fertilize muck. And they won't bum *. . . Gun Swamp muck will sure as hell raise things" either.’ “Some poor chap that has sunk his every cent on a deal will set there in his little muck shack, like all the other cardboard houses that set around on the flats, without fuel to bum, without work to do, without anything to eat but onions, waiting for the frost to hit the southern crop so that the price will go up. “1 used to know a good Methodist friend of mine that wouldn't for the world pray that a frost might hit the southern onions while his were safe in a storehouse, but one Sunday when I ate dinner at his house along in the ‘watchful waiting' time in October, he said a mighty handsome grace after all set down to cat and he didn’t forget to add: “‘ Oh Lord, Thou has heard all prayers. If the Egyptians prayed in September that an early chill shouldst smite our onions and in Thy mercy Thou rcstrainest the north wind in Thy fists now, of Lord, in this colorful October be not unmindful of their wicked but unanswered entreaties. Lord, bless thy servant’s onions.’ “1 haven’t got the nerve to own muck land, but it sure pulls the youngsters. I have 10 boys and five girls and 11 of them have served their time on the “ebony shores.” Kids go down there and crawl on their hands and knees like turtles in sawdust. “When they crawl the first 10 rods, they couldn't join the K.K.K. if they wanted to. Rub that stuff across your bare arms and you arc as black as ink. Take a dry rag and flick your arms and it dusts off. It isn’t sol­ uble in water and when you chew a little of it you can’t spit Hack, but it tastes like char­ coal with the slightest hint of yeasty flavor. There is a sense of excitement and expectancy that hovers over the onion flats where they stretch mile after mile down Gun Valley and the kids feel it and like to be part of it. “In October come the onion pulling time and the sorting sheds arc beehives. The onions arc graded and the air is filled with the reck of hamburger sandwiches, hot dogs, Irish stew and onion soup. “Then comes the tense moment when the buyers start to quote prices they will pay a: Hooper for onions. The highways are choked with trucks, pleasure cars and good old horse drawn vehicles bringing the Bar­ ry County pearls to the shipping point.” Sources: Diving for Pearls in Gun Swamp. Ira Z. Tubbs; Origin of Gun Marsh. Fresh Out of the Attic. Hastings Banner Archive Harold D Burpee; Kenneth Priest­ ly. Michigan Distal Historian; Map Book of Michigan Counties. Michigan Natural Resources, Lansing. �Pag* 10 - Th. Hralmg. Bannw - ThurMay, Apri 13. 2000 Lady Panthers score five in opening game victory < < me l< think < I il... y Jun Jensen Athletes show what being a champion is all about Snow, or rain, 1 don't mind. The weather seems fine. This is a column of thanks to the many young adults/athletes who make the job of being a sports editor so rewarding. For many, Tuesday was a real white wash thanks to the while snow that covered our grounds and the brisk temperatures that accompanied such an unusual precipitation pattern. Athletes in sports like baseball, softball, tennis, golf, soccer and track either missed early season action or valuable practice times. In Michigan, you never know what to expect in early April, and Tuesday proved that chillingly. Here we are opening up our spring prep sports seasons and finding ourselves thinking more about the winter, which apparently hasn't completely melted yet, than spring. My birds sit sorrowfully in their cage, waiting for their fellow friends to sing some happy songs, but those fellow feather creatures are trying to find a place to hide and nestle from Tuesday s horrible whiteness. Tuesday, however, was also the day of our J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County event where our area athletes are awarded certificates, photographed and taken to lunch at Arby's in Hastings. My thanks, and others, here goes out to Cathy and the Arby’s crew for taking such special care of our athletic stars. One... two... three... thanks! In my estimation, this Tuesday should have come a couple of weeks ago. You see, I felt a bit discouraged having this winter celebration in early April. Little things such as this can stick with me for awhile, so it was already filed away as a personal failure. End of seasons and spring breaks may be possible excuses for this lateness, but sometimes excuses just don't cut the beef (wry Cor the little plug). These kids desertttttttly the best. But when the athletes arrived at Hastings High School Tuesday, that feeling quickly drifted away. When you are in the company of so many winners (and I truly do mean this), how can anything be considered a loss? The athletes who I get to cover every week not only provide me with inspiration, but they also get me away from the television and provide me with healthy forms of exercise. The birds may wonder where I am, but the blood sugars certainly do appreciate it. It is a dream job that has many benefits and Tuesday was very good proof of that. Basketball players, volleyball players and wrestlers from Hastings, Delton. Maple Valley, Lakewood and Middleville all deserve praise not just for being good athletes, but also for being the good people who they are. More impressive to me than the slam dunks or the rocketing spikes are the numerous thank-yous, the smiles and the common acts of kindness that these young adults show on a normal basis. And this after we hear honor stories about how unappreciative and lazy many young adults have become today. Hog wash, those critics have obviously never been to Barry' County. Il was a great winter season ’round here. We had individual wrestlers who won slate titles... we had wrestling teams that were amongst the best in the state... we had basketball players who were tabbed as being amongst the best in the state... we had league, district and regional title champions and we had volleyball teams that battled the very best and came out on the very top. It was a great season and hopefully spring can be just as rewarding. But when you're talking about rewarding, the proof is all in this job. Talk to you soon. Best in area basketball on Barry County teams The 1999-2000 J-Ad Graphici All­ A talented freshman — with plenty to smile about — and her junior teammale — who often lends the freshman valuable coaching advice — lifted Delton Kellogg to a siason-opening 5-1 varsity soccer triumph over Barry County foe Lakewood Monday afternoon in Delton. Freshman Monique Hoyle tallied two first half goals to give the Lady Panthers a 2-0 lead at intermission. On her second goal, junior Autumn Chilton picked up an assist. The freshman felt that her team's overall effort to start the season was quite ei»couraging. "It was our first time playing, so I wasn't sure," Hoyle said. "Yeah, it was very good and our defense just played awesome today." Early in the second half, after failing to score on at least four other opportunities in the first 45 minutes, Chilton finally scored to put the team up 3-0. Chilton s tally came on a breakaway and included a nifty shot that froze the Lady Viking goalkeeper in her tracks. Her goal helped her to get over the earlier mis^3. "I tried crossing, but it was tough," Chilton said. "Still, it (this game) was fun." Chilton said her team's seasons prospects are very bright if they can just take care of the basirs. "Good, if we have the right skills and pay attention," Chilton said about Delton's soccer potential. And the junior was also pleased that her star pupil, Hoyle, tu.H such a strong opener. "Good, because I have coached her," Chilton said. Hoyle's response. "Autumn coached me before, so I wasn't sure (what to expect), but it worked out good," Hoyle said. Lakewood's lone score followed Chilton's and made it a 3-1 contest. The goal was booted by Allisha Werdon and Delton's Autumn Chilton (21) scoots past the Lakewood defense during Monday s Barry County varsity soccer matchup. was assisted by Laura Poortenga. But the Lady Panthers weren't through and added two more goals for good measure. First, Susan Pace's blast in front of the Lakewood net made it a 4-1 contest. the All-Barry County athletes the state's very best. Senior Tony Bowne. of Hastings High School, finished sixth for the Mr. Basketball Award and was named to the Class B All-Slate team. Bowne helped the Saxons to qualify for two Class B Final Four appearances in 1998 and 1999 and will display his hoop talents next season as a member of the Chippewas' squad al Central Michigan University. He is one of seven first team players on the 2000 J-Ad team. Tony Bowne (Hastings): Was named to the O-K While first team twice and honorable mention once. Was also named All-State twice and made the All­ Barry County team on three occasions Averaged 2J.7 points. 5.8 rebounds, 2.7 SCORE... continued on page 11 Bulldogs beat Viking netters Former Saxon Lakewood's No. Is certainly played like it in a 5-2 season-opening prep tennis loss to Ionia Monday afternoon al Lake wood High School Brian Raed, aS No. 1 singles, and Eric Garlinger and Patrick Kane, at No. 1 doubles, both came away with impressive Viking victories. Reed won S-0. 6-2, while Garlinger and Kane prevailed by a 6-2,6-2 score. Another strong Viking effort came at No. 2 singles where Travis Williams lost a lough 6-3.7-5 match , The Vikings are scheduled to host the Hastings Saxons today at 4 p.m. an All-Star from KCC Sophomores Larry Bailey, a midfielder from Hastings High School, and Josh . Hanley, a forward from Portage Northern High School, were selected to the Michigan Community College Athletic Association All-Star team. The Kellogg Community College standouts were two of seven named to the squad and helped KCC to a 15-5 MCCAA championship (5-1) season in 2000. KCC coach Mike Nunn said that Bailey's skills were shown on both sides Here is statistics and information about Barry County boys’ basketball team has a number of outatandinf hoopalers including one who waa considered one of Then, Jeni Cichy closed out the scoring with a goal in the waning minutes. 1st Team off the field. "Larry was dominant on both ends of the floor," Nunn said. "He scored seven goals and had 12 assists, but was equally important on defense, stopping many attacks by opponents before they could begin." Bailey finished third in the MCCAA in points and his style of play inspired other KCC players to play at their top levels. "His contribution was far more than his points," Nunn said. "He always ignited a fire in the other players. He was a leader steals and 4 8 assists. In his Saxon career he scored 1.245 points. As a senior, he made 51 of 130 three-point attempts and 18 blocks BEST...continued on page 12 by example." Others named first team MCCAA were goalkeeper Ben Davis. Tony Maldonado and Sergio Mainella from Schoolcraft College and Mariosz Skomski and Steve Martin from Macomb Community College. Comeback thriller won by freshmen Hastings' freshman baseball team defeated Charlotte in its March 29 home opener, 13-11, winning the game with a heroic comeback. After two innings, Hastings trailed 5-2 and Charlotte went on to expand that lead to 10-2 after five. In the bottom of the fifth inning, however. Hastings rallied for 10 runs on eight hits including four base raps that went for extra bases. The Saxons received strong pitching outings from Dustin Bowman, Eli Schmidt and Aaron Snider. The three combined for 11 strikeouts, five hits and three earned runs in six innings of work. Snider picked up the mound win. Collecting hits for Hastings were Snider with two doubles and a single, Eli Schmidt with a triple and a double. Josh Bailey with two singles, Cody White with a double and Bowman. Ben Jacobs and Travis McMillan with singles. The next home game will be Friday at 4 p.m. as the freshman Saxons take on the Lions from Maple Valley in a scheduled doubleheader. All-Barry County first team basketball players include (front row. from left) Ben Lucas. Luke Farrell. Joel Dow; (back row) Dustin Terrel. Tony Bowne and Josh Lamphere. Not pictured is Robert Boyle. Lakewood s Brian Reed eyes his serve made during Monday's No. 1 singles match against Ionia. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Canceled: Many prep athletic events were canceled Tuesday due to inclement weather, including the softball and baseball doubleheaders between Maple Valley and Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 13. 2000 - Page 11 Lady Viking spikers top AH-Barry County squad Lakewood High School had a banner season on lhe volleyball courts, being State-ranked for most of the season, advancing Io the Class B Stale quarterfinals and coming close to advancing even further in the tournament before eventually being knocked out by a solid Stevensville Lakeshore team. For those types of efforts, the Lady Vikings landed five players on the first team J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County squad for the 1999-2000 season They arc joined on the teams by spikers from Hastings. Delton. Middleville and Maple Valley. Here arc the first and second team members along with their top accomplishments durirg the recently completed campaigns: junior was the Saxon "MVP" and led the squad in service aces and kills. Was also Hastings' second best passer. Jill Benschoter (Lakewood): Was SPIKERS... 1st Team Joann Bailey (Hastings): Jenny Mansfield (Maple Valley): A junior middle blocker, Mansfield led the team in digs (64). solo blocks (48), block assists (24) and service aces .(17). She was the Lady Lions’ primary passer and their top spiker with 66 kills. The Continued on page 12 Allan steps down; Saxons seek coach To devote more time to his family, which includes two young children. Scon Allan has resigned his post as head varsity girls' basketball coach al Hastings High School. Allan. 34. has guided lhe Saxon First team volleyball players include (front row, from left) Jenny Mansfield, Steph Maciasz. Audra Love, Jill Benschoter; (back row) Jcann Bailey, Laura McKinley. Katherine SheOenbarger and Amanda Blough. Not pictured is Lisa Wilcockson. Named to the All-Barry County second team for volleyball are (front row, from left) Kelly Bremer, Tiffany Swift, Jenni Cook; (back row) Teri Schondelmayer, Ashley Frost and Genny Lukasiewicz. Not pictured is Amber Noviskey. program during the past two fall campaigns. The basketball team went 8­ 13 in 1998 and 6-17 in 1999. He said giving up the job was a tough decision to make, but felt that he needed to be home more in order to be a good father. "No way could I be a vanity head coach and be a father," Allan said. Allan did say that he planned to remain a boys' basketball coach for the Sazons. Last year, he served as Hastings' junior vanity mentor. Anyone interested in becoming the girls' vanity coach at Hastings High School should contact athletic director Steve Hoke at (616) 948-4409. The deadline for applying for the post, according to Hoke, is Friday. April 21. all region and first team Capita] Circuit. The senior middle blocker made 167 blocks, 411 kills, 552 digs and 72 service aces. Amanda Blough (Lakewood): Was All-State, all region and all league The senior had 1,278 assists and 10* service aces. Served at a 94 percent clip. Audra Love (Lakewood): A solic player in every category, according tc Lakewood coach Kelli Rowland. A junior middle hitter. Love had 216 kills, 97 service aces, 536 digs and 131 blocks. Stephanie Maclasx (LakewooB): Lakewood scored just once, but had a couple other dose calls that could have made it a closer outcome. Two boots by Andrea Koch were included in those Lady Viking opportunities, but Delton's defense held its ground. Delton's defensive efforts, on a somewha* cloudy and chilly day. were led by goaikeeper Mt$ly Jones, sweeper Cyndi Smith and stopper Amanda Welker Made all region and all league as a junior outside hitter. Collected 674 kills, 302 digs and 98 blocks. Scott Allan RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING "It was the first time that they had all played together and they kept us grounded." Delton coach Gary Fiaccato said. Lakewood coach Mike Garhaly wasn't >oo discouraged with his team's effort, but he does believe lh.it lhe Lady Vikings can improve as the season rolls on. "For a Tint game, not bad," Garbaty said. The team is not in condition, but the team's chemistry does appear to be coming along * TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWN­ SHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hairing concerning propoaed amendments to the Rutland Charter Townahip Zoning OrdaiancWMap will be held on Wedneeday. April 19, 2000. commencing at 7:00 o'clock p.m , al the Rutland Charier Townahip Hal. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered Include, in brief, the Lindsay Reed fires a shot toward the Lakewood goal in Delton's season­ opening 5-1 soccer triumph. Numbers 06-13-027-003-00 and 06-13-027-011-00 This property is currently zoned "AG‘ AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT. The applicant seeks rezoning Io tie -RE* RURAL ESTATES Where can you find a spectacular RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT 2. Consideration by request of Rutland Charter Townehp for rezoning of property locat­ ed at the intersection of Cook Road & M-43M-37 Hwy. Des mbed as: RUTLAND CHTR new Caribbean vacation? TWP TRACT A WHICH UES WITHIN A STRIP OF LAND 250 FT IN WIDTH LYING SLY OF PARALLEL AND ADJACENT TO All DESC AS: BEG AT A PT ON THE E U OF SEC 13-3-9; WHICH IS S 00 DEG 47-55* E 1654.88 FT FROM THE NE COR OF SO SEC 13; SD PT ALSO BEING A PT ON THE ARC OF A 7564 44 FT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT; TH SWLY ALG THE ARC OF SO CURVE 1729.06 FT. (CHORD BEARING S 77 DEG 5205- W. CHORD DISTANT 172532 FT) TO THE PT OF TANGENCY CF SD CURVE; TH S 71 DEG 19-1V W 400 FT TO PT OF ENDING ON THS DESCRIBED UNE. RESERVING THEREFROM AN EASEMENT. Commonly referred Io aa Parcel Number 06-13-013-001-30. This property is currently zoned "CV OFFICE COMMER­ CIAL DISTRICT. Rutland Charter Townahip seeks rezoning to the "CT GENERAL BUSI­ Right here. NnUee of toonaaB, Foroctoauro Sal, THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMADON WE OBTAM VHLL BC USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - DWaull ha> bean mao, n th® condAon, ot a mortgag, mad, by NMI E. riMApi and Jrony M Phmp,. husband and wd,. (original mortgagor,! to Countrywid, Hom, Loan,. Inc.. Mongagw. datwl OaewHwr 18, 1998 and reoordwl on Dacrotoar 22. 1898 in Oocumwa 41022720, Barry County Rroorda. Mctagan . oft which mortgage there * claimed to be due al trie date hereof the aunt of SIXTY­ EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINE ANO 22H00 dotes (166.209.22). including interest at 7.000% per annum Under toe power of sale contained at sad mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice « hereby given tost said mort­ gage w« be toredoeed by a sale of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubbe venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings Ml at 1W p m . on May 4. 2000 Said premises are situated in CTTY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Lot 2. Stock 3 of Kenheid s 2nd Addition to the Qty. formerly Wage of Hastings accontang to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 37 The redemption penod shaft be 6 month(s) from the dale of such safe, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1946CL 600 324ia. in which case the redemption penod snail be 30 days from the date of such safe Dated March 23. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL. 240-5031306 Trott 4 Trott. PC Attorneys and Counsetors 30150 Telegraph Road. Su4e 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 46025 Fie *200012906 Mustangs (4/20) fokowing: 1. Consideration of the application of Robert C. McKay lor rezoning of property located apprarimataly 300 feel aouth of 2020 S. M-43 Hwy. Deecribed aa: THAT PART OF W1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 27-3-9. COM 300 FT S OF NE COR THERE OF FOR FOB; TH S 1.425 FT: TH W 320 FT. TH N 1,425 FT; TH E 320 FT TO POB. Commonly referred Io as Parcel NESS DISTRICT. 3. Consideration to amend ARTICLE XX - 20.27 SWIMMING POOLS (A) (B) Thia amendment would add front yard setback requirements and change fence requiremercs. 4 Consideration to amend ARTICLE XXIII - SECTION 23.01 ZONING ADMINISTRA TOR. This amendment would add Deputy Zoning Administrator to Administer and enforce the Zoning Ordinance. 5 Cons.derat.on to amend ARTICLE XXIII - SECTION 23.02 ZONING ADMINISTRA­ TOR This amendment would add Deputy Zoning Administrator to be appointed by the Beg-nnmg October IS. 2000 the ail-new CARNIVAL VICTORY will sail from Miam. on alternating 7 da. tmeranes to the Eastern and Western swl west to PUiz de CarmrozCozumd. Czyman md Ocho Flos Ether way. you re n for the vacator of a lifetime While onboard. voj’H spaoous staterooms. fabUous mea*s. Vegas-stMe shows, a fnencty casmo and low pnce.Ww! are you waiting for’ Cail today to book the one vacat e^ that's lust more fon Township Board. 6 Consideration to amend ARTICLE XXIII - SECTION 23.03 PERMITS Thts amend­ ment would change the $500.00 or less requirement not needing a building permit to reouire a minimum square footage exclusion. 7. Such and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, dunng regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to recommend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make its recommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accordingly, either at ot following the public heanng. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Carnival Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public hearing to individuals with disabilities. Individuals requiring aux­ iliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone num­ ber listed below. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take 7:a5<5C"Awe St Caeatr-a U403’fr4C2 (Comer o' Krart & Broodmoor) (616) 554-0311 part tn the discussion on the above proposed amendments. ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (818) 948-2194 �Page 12 - The Hartings Banner - T1 ursday. Apr! 13,2000 Ambitious Saxons open promising golf campaign today In 1996 the Hastings High School golf team went to the State finals and finished IOth amongst all of the Class B-C-D Welton was named to the O-K White Conference first team last season and played as a freshman on the *98 squad that qualified for State. Barnum, Pumford, Jones, Rose and Drumm also give the Saxons valuable experience as they head out to improve their scores on the links. "It gives us a chance to ease the freshmen into competitive golf," Krueger said. "There's not as much pressure." Competitive golf can be somewhat nerve wracking at times, but if the teams. A year later, lhe swinging Saxons trekked back to Forest Akers Golf Course in East Lansing and ended up seventh in Class B-C-D. The third time, in 1998, also proved to be a real charm as the blue and gold once again qualified for the State tournament and improved in the B-C-D finale to sixth place. So imagine the surprise in 1999 when Hastings did net qualify. It was a solid season, that saw the golfen finish in the middle of a very competitive O-K White Conference league, but it wasn't one that ended at Forest Akers like coach Bruce Krueger's squad would have preferred. This season. Hastings is eager to make a return visit and appears to have the talent to do so. With six returning veterans, including one All-State candidate, and eight freshman, with great promise, the prospects appear bright. "We are looking for improvement." Krueger said. "This should be a solid year (and) we should be in contention. If we can get four players to have good nights all at the same time, we should be right there." The six returning golfers who return with varsity experience are seniors Erica Barnum, Leah Pumford, Katie Jones and Heather Rose and juniors Heather Drumm and “ * " Leera McKinley (Middleville): A three-year starter for the Lady Trojans, McKinley was named first team all league. She had 498 assists (153 in conference). 42 aces and served at a 98 percent clip. Katherine ______ Shall (Lakewood): All region and second team Capital Circuit. The senior hitter had 312 kills, 66 service aces, 550 digs and 49 blocks Lisa Wilcockson (Delton): Two of the eight freshmen. Kristie Welton and Courtney Oakland, may see time in the varsity lineup. The six other freshmen are Katie Boyer, Olivia Pare, Molly Alderson, Casey Borror, Nikki Swartz and Tess Smith and they will work extensively with junior varsity conch Denny O’Mara. newcomers can get over that trauma, some big time scores could be the result. BE ■ Robert Boyle (Delton): The junior captain scored 331 points (15.7) including 25 three-pointers. Scored 20 or more points in seven games and had a seasonhigh of 26. Was named All-Kalamazoo Valley Association and was the third leading scorer in the league. Joel Dow (Lakewood): A senior guard. Dow was the floor general of Hastings High School's golf team includes (front row. from left) Leah Pumford. Erica Barnum, Katie Welton, Heather Drumm; (middle row) Katie Boyer, Kristie Welton. Olivia Pare, Molly Alderson, Casey Borror, Courtney Oakland; (back row) coach Bruce Krueger, Nikki Swartz, Tess Smith, Heather Rose. Katie Jones and coach Denny O'Mara. two-year vanity setter, Wilcockson was named AH-KVA for a season that included 357 assists and just 27 errors. Served 244 times and made just 25 errors. Wilcockson also made 122 digs. 2nd Team KeUy Bremer (Middleville): The senior was a three-year starter for the black and orange and played the role of a defensive specialist. Had 794 digs and 58 A HOPE TOWNSKIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Jenni Cook (Hastings): A junior. Cook led the blue and gold in service aces and in the overall serving department. Ashley Frost (Lakewood): A great addition to the Lady Vikings* lineup who is expected to take on lhe setters' responsibilities next season. The sophomore hitter made 130 assists, 64 service aces, 348 digs and 73 blocks. Genny Lukasiewicz (Barry County Christian): A senior setter/hitter, Lukasiewicz led the Lady Eagles in both blocks and spikes. A team captain who vres considered by her coach to be an "awesome" all-around player. Amber Noviskey (Delton): A two-year varsity middle blocker, Noriskey was named AI1-KVA honorable mention for a season that included 68 kills, 178 digs and just 20 errors in 239 service attempts. (Middleville): The senior outside hitter made 210 kills nd 41 service aces. Tiffany Swift (Hastings): The senior excelled in the passing department and in the digs category. Was also a solid defender in the back row. TY. MKHK3AN, AND ANY OTHER BfTEREBTED PERSONS: Selected to the second team for All-Barry County basketball were (front row. from left) Justin VanAlstine, Blake Wilson, Darin Thrun; (back row) Adam Winegar and Jeremy Frost April 10 2000 SECWtLL AMEFCSENT Of ZONING MAP AND DESCRIPTION Of ZQN1NG.D1S; ■■i TRICTS BY SECTIONS Thte Section amends toe Zoning Map and toe Description of 32.33 and 34 of Hope Townahip SECDQNJL REPEAL Of HL-Z ZONE AND ESTABLISHMENT OF -Rff ZONE. Thte SECTION IV. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 14,7. This Section amends Section 14.7 of toe Hope Township Zoning Ordnance so aa to set forth revised detatod regulations pertaining MORTGAGE SALE RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMA TION OBTAINED WIlL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred m toe conditions of a mortgage made by SHAWN M. FARR, a single to WOODHAMS MORTGAGE Michigan Corporation, 4415 CORP., a Duke Si., recorded with the Barry County Register of toe Mope Townahip Zoning Oidtaanco pertaining to stowing pub8dy owned (1) parks (2) pteygrostoa (3) swimming areas and (4) boot launching tecMee aa a permitted use in toe 364 Said mortgage was assigned to GE CAPI­ TAL MORTGAGE SERVICES. INC., a New Jersey Corporation. 625 MaryvBe Centre Drive. SECTION W AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1U TNs Sector emends Sooksi Hi ot toe Hope Townsrwt Zoning CMtosnce so as to add now SubsocSons "F and TT pMHng to. County Register of Deeds on July 9.1996 in Uber undersigned elects to deciare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forth Mope Township Zoning Ordnance pertaining to area reg^ations tor too *RL* zoning ctaeb- due for principal and interest SECTION IX- iWFNnMFNT OF SECTION 10-2-E- Thte SecSon amends SecSon 102.E of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT and 13/100 DOLLARS ($62,228.13). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. SECTION X. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 13-4.C. Thia Section amende Section 13.4.C of power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage. and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney's fees allowed by in the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance. SECTION XrV AMENOMENT OF SECTION 21.3 AZ. TN. mrt Srcttan the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the County Courthouse in Hastings, the place of holding the Crcuit Court within the County of Barry. City of Hastings on Thursday, April 27. 2000. at 1:00 p.m., local time. Pursuant to Public Act No 104, Public Ads of 1971 (MSA 27A3240(3)) the redemption period closure sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which zoning dtetricts. The premises covered by said mortgage is sit- SECTION AYL EFFECT!YE DATE 1 REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. TNs kdrwnce shea take effect eight (8) days lotowing tie publication after adoption Al PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE foot too Ml text of too Ordnance has boon posted in State of Michigan, and more fully described as: THE E 1,2 OF LOTS 126 AND 127 OF ’HE CITY OF HASTINGS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF PPN 08-055-001-064-00 GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES INC Assignee of Mortgagee Sylvia W. Forster, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 South M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 946-2464 Dated March 16. 2000 James W Batchelor (P25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Surte 411-3 Waters Buidmn 161 Ottawa Avenue, N W Grand Raptos, Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 MtgSaB (4-13) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David A. Branch, and Karin S. Branch, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to NafonsCredK Financial Services Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 23, 1999, and recorded on March 9, 1999 in Document #1026263, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Credit Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC. Assignee, by an assignment dated December 29, 1999, which was recorded on March 17, 2000, in Document #1042200, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE AND 66/100 dollars ($223,376.11), including interest at I1. 029% per annum. Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wff be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Michigan at TOO pm., on May 18. 2000. Said premaes are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 270 feet of the North 330 feet of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33. Town 2 North. Range 9 West together with a parcel of land n the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33. described as beginning at the fotersection of the East 1/8 Ime of said Section 33 and the South line of Lot 84 of RoyK. Cordes Subdivision No. 1 as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 49; thence North 89 degrees. 38 min­ utes West 0.22 feet along the South line of said Lot 84. tc the East Ime of Reynolds Road cul-de sac, thence South 00 degrees. 13 minutes West 1110 feet along the East lone of said cul-de-sac. thence South 89 degrees. 38 minutes East 0.70 feet to the East 1/8 Ime of said Section 33; thence North 00 degrees, 04 minutes, 30 seconds East I11.0 feet to the place of beginning; excepting thef eform any and all parts of Lots 83 and 84 of said plat lying East of said East 1/8 hne of Section 33 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale Dated Apnl 6. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1303 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road, Surte 100 Bmgham Fwms. Ml 48025 Fite #200012529 Ravens (5/4) Lakewood', explosive offense. He scurod 221 points (10.5), grabbed 28 rebounds (1.3), made 52 assists (2.5) and collected 58 steals (2.8). Was named second team Capital Circuit. Luke Farrell (Lakewood): A senior guard. Farrell set a school record for most three-pointers in a season (64). was first on the Viking squad for threepoint field goal percentage (64 for 161, 40 percent) and waa named to the Capital Circuit first team lhe last two seasons. He scored 333 points as a senior (15.8), pulled down 69 rebounds (3.3), dished out 32 assists (1.5) and made 27 steals (13). Josh Lamphere (Barry County Christian): A 5-10 sophomore guard, Lamphere scored 452 points (25.0), hit 49 of his shots from the field and averaged 4 rebounds. 2 assists and 3 steals. Ben Lucas (Middleville): Lucas was a workhorse for the Trojan team with a points average of 11.6. a rebounding norm of 8.6. a season total of 51 assists and a blocks total of 18. Dustin Terrel (Hastings): The center was chosen as honorable mention O-K White for a season that included 308 points (15.4), 84 rebounds (4.2) and 9 blocks. Had a season high of 25 points and made good oo 32 of 74 three-point shots (43.2). 2nd Team Jeremy Frost (Lakewood): Was named third team Capital Circuit the last two seasons. Tallied 151 points (7.2) and made 101 rebounds (4.8), 51 assists (2.4) and 15 steals. Darin Thrun (Maple Valley): Just a sophomore, Thrun was the Lions' top scorer with a 13.7 norm and also averaged 3.2 assists. Justin VanAlstine (Maple Valley): A team captain, VanAlstine had norms of 13.1 points and 9.7 rebounds. Blake Wilsoa (Middleville): Wilson scored 9.5 points per game and hit on 36-of-81 three-point attempts (44 percent). Made good on 47 percent of his field goal attempts and 88 percent of his shots from the free throw line. Adam Winegar (Barry County Christian): Winegar drained 63 threepointers, averaged 15.7 points, made good on 36 percent of his field goal attempts and averaged 5.2 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals. �The Haabng, Banner-Thursday. April 3. 2000- Page 13 • BOWLING SCORES • Bowlerettes Hamilton Excavating 64.5-55.5; Bennett Industries 63.5-56.5; Carlton Center Bull­ dozing 60-60; Hecker Agency 58.541.5; Kent Oil Co. 58.541.5; Railroad Street Mill 5545. Good Game, and Series - D Snyder 189-534; T. Christopher 190; G. Potter I IM­ 490; E. Ulrich 171; N. Goggins 156-415; S. Drake 157; L Dawe 167-479; J Doster 149-411; K Doster 138-385; J Rice 167­ 459; M. Dull 151-400, J. Mittelstaedt 184­ 478; K. Fowler 199-514; J. Hamilton 170 Senior Citizens Kuempel 75.5-44.5; Weiland 71.5-48.5; Woodmansee 71-50; Nash 71-49; Hall 68­ 52; Brewers 67.5-52.5; Jesick 64-56; No One Senior 61.5-58.5; Snyder 59.5-60.5; Moucoulis SMI; Schlachter 57-63; Friend 56-64; M-M’s 56-64; Ginbachk 53.5-66.5; Lethcoe 53-67. Women's High Game - S. Pennington 159; G. Otis 163; R. Murphy 188; J. Kasinsky 156; K. Colvin 159; S. Merrill 178; M. Dull 163; N. Boniface 182; E. Mesecar 189; M. Wieland 177; Y. Cheeseman 200 Women's High Series - S. Memll 497; E. Mesecar 476; M. Wieland 498; Y. Cheeseman 482. Men’s High Game - D. Hall 160; K. Schantz 161; W Birman 168; M. Srhondel- State Qualifiers... The Hastings Rockets' girts 16 and under AAU basketball team qualified for the State tournament by finishing 5-2 in the qualifying tournament March 24-26 in Grand Rapids. The State tournament will take place April 14-16 in Cadillac. Rockets' team members are (front row, from left) Hadley Diest, Molly Alderson, Laura Dipert, Dianna VanBoven, Angie Eggers; (back row) Liz Nida, Nick! Noteboom, Angela Booth, Kate Martislus, Renee Dumond, Jen Potter and Tom Alderson. Missing from the photo is Dave Dumond. (Photo provided) Golfing event will benefit CASA for Kids Golfers are being invited to sign up for the annuli CASA for Kids: Fund-raiser that will take place at 9:30 a.m. Satur­ day. May 13 at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. CASA for Kids is a nonprofit agency, serving Barry and Eaton counties, that adchildren. The four-person scramble event will feature a $20,000 cash prize for a bole-inone. A sit-down, albyou-can-eat Burger Feast will be served after the golfing. Golfen are asked to bring their own team (men. women or mixed). The $45 per person fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart and lunch. The deadline to enter is May 1. Call 1­ 800-450-0760 for more information or send team names and a phone number plus checks payable to CASA for Kids to Mulberry Fore G.C., P.O. Box 846, Nashville, Mich. 49073. Saxon grads in MIAA The Hope College tennis team won 12 of its first 15 matches including a 7-2 win over Alma. Coach Sieve Gorno's Flying Dutchmen won five of six indoors, 3-2 on its spring member of the Hope squad. He began the year with a 1-1 record in singles and 1-1 in doubles. Another former Saxon playing MIAA tennis is Betsie Keeeler. Keeler is a senior member of Alma College's womens BradL’y is a sophomore Keeler defeated Spring Arbor st No. 3 singles 6-4. 6-0 ia s match March 29, woo over Tiffin 6-0. 6-1 April I and coaaed Io a 6-2,6-1 triumph April 2 over Heidelberg. For the season. Keeler is 7-3 in single, (14 in the MIAA) and 44 in doubles (0­ 1 in the MIAA). Have an interesting sports story? Call us at 945-9554 mayer 179; J. Beckwith 161; J. Mercer 175; W Woodmansee 181; P Tcrpening 170; G. Forbey 181; C. Haywood 178; C. Jesiek 158; B. Terry 209; N. Hall 198; R Schlachter 165; D. Edwards 219; D Stuart 193; N. Thaler 186; B. Adgate 17' Men's High Series - W. Birman 480; M Schondelmayer 472; J. Mercer 456; W. Woodmansee 488; P. Tcrpening 451; G. Forbey 454; C. Haywood 476; C. Jesiek 472; B Terry 564; R. Schlachter 451; D. Edwards 555; D. Stuart 456; N. Thaler 508 Hastings Recreation Bowling League S3 We had our Hi-Lo and the winners were first, Steve Anger and Willie Dryer; second. John Cook Jr. and Ted Baker, third. Bernie Barkhuff and Kris Wanland and fourth, Dean Lambert and Bill Mallekoote. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care 77 1/2-46 1/2; Misfits 73-51; Eye and Ent 69 1/2-57 1/2; Nadi “5" Plus 65-59; Seeber's Auto 63-51; Lifeayles 53 1/2-70 1/2; Mace's Ph. 52 1/2-71 1/2; R.R. St. Mill 50 1/2-73 1/2; Girrbach's 49-75 High Game, and Serie, - J. Rice 182­ 492; B. Estep 187-459; B. Smith 182-451; B. Moore 150-407; S. Merrill 182-512, D. Bum, 138-343; J Harper 151-386, B Min­ er 174-499; R Kuempel 138-409; N. Rctgler 147-389; T. Christopher 203; E. Ulrich Tfianfcs to all of you ... our many friends, relatives and acquaintances, who sent beautiful cards. notes and letters in honor of our 60th wedding anniversary. We have read and re-read all of them. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I8I; I. RuthrufT I80; R Snyder I5O;M. Dull I48. Thursday Mixed King Pins 89 1/2; The Red Eye, 68 1/2; Oops 66; Varneys 64; Just Us 59; Question Marks 58 1/2; Brown and Son, Excav. 58; Middle Lakers 52; Goon Squad 51 1/2; Hastings Bowl 50; Who', Up 37; Bull Dogs 18 Women's Good Games and Series - V. Brown 160-449; O. Gillons 159-428; V. Musser 136-356; D Hansen 157-346; M. Hodges 173; M. Snow 168; M. Taylor 162; . S. Brown 161; H. Service 164; S Lambert 158; C. Service 141; J Rabley 137; B Anderson 131; C. Lewis 120. Men’s Good Games and Series - B. Kir­ by 239-534; F. Wagner 171-477; C. Mugndge 162-437; F. Billings 98-240; M. Manin 223; S. Faunce 159; C. Haywood 152: C. Leonard 144; M. Andenon 128. Sunday Night Mlied Matrix 75; Red Dog 72; We're OK 66; AII-4-Fun 65; 4 Honemen 64 1/2; Sunday Snoozer, 64; Thunder Alley 63; Lucky slnkc, 62; B.S.ers 59 1/2; Double K's 59; Thee Froggen 58; Happy Hooker, 57 1/2; Friends 49; Rock Bottom 46 1/2; Bud Light Womens High Game, and Series - M. Snyder 204-558; E. Hammontree 205-555; D. Gray 171-485; A. Hubbell 165-456; D. Snyder 214; L. Potter 199; D Krallman 173; J Buckner 168; V McLeod 165; L. Boze 156; A. Churchill 150; W. Miller 144 Mens High Game, and Serie, - M. Martin 208-564; S. Krallman 218-532; D. Dutcher 207-504; M. Croas 178-493; R. Boze 165-440; B. Drayton 169-441; A. Thompson 203; A. McBain 196; K. Hammontree 196; B. Churchill 190; M. Eaton 183; J. James 183; J. Smith 180; C Shook 175. Thursday Angela Final Slaadi-gs Dobbins Auto Service 82-46; Pet World 71.5-56.5; BAR Tesing 71.5-56.5; Farm­ er, Ins 71-5; True Value Hardware 69-59, Mills Landing 64.5-63.5; Nashville Chin. 64-64; Hastings Bowl 62.5-65.5; Cedar Creek Groc. 59-69; Napa Girls 55-73; Miller Exca. 51-77; Shamrock Tavern 46­ 82. High Game and Series - V. Brown 169; C. McGinn 158; L. Miller 158; D. Green­ field 151; S. Reid 170; L. Apsey 209; C. Gates 136; C. Hayward 192-537; B. 141; C. Guernsey 180; S. Greenfield 186; N. Taylor 167. Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 38.5-21.5. Misfits 33-27; Hast­ Ings Bowler, 31.5-26.5; Friends 29-31; Ad­ vanced Commercial Printer, 27-33; Al & Pele's 27-33; Consumers Concrete 26-32; Plumb's 24-36. Men's High Games 4 Series - D. Clements 457; K. Phenix 215-605; L. John­ son 198; P. Scobey 242-608; D. Blakely 205; D. Clare 158; S. Hause 188-512; G. Snyder 196-531. Women', High Games 4 Series - B Conner 206-531; G. Buchanan 197; S. Bowman 192. Wrestlers win in Otsego Delton Freestyle Wrestling Club earned seven first places and many top spots st last week's Otsego tournament. Here arc the Delton results front that event: Christopher Newman (33) first place; Logan Durban (37) second place; Christian Seybert (43) first place; Bradley VanOstnui (58) second place. Jeffrey Bisset (46) first place; Nathen Ferry (46) second place; losbua Smith (490 second place; Austin Pinks (52) fourth place; Kori Barringer (55) fourth place; Patrick Files (72) second place. Matthew Loveland (50) first place; Mark Loveland (50) third place; Jason Broadhunt (87) third place; Billy Burdo (87) fourth place; Mitchell Duquesncl (heavyweight) first place. Steven Case (85) third place; Brian Springer (95) fourth place; David Wolfgang (105) first place. Cody Seybert (130) fourth place. J anion Mike Case (154) first place. Berlin season opens April 29 The 2000 auto racing season will get underway Saturday night, April 29, at the Berlin Raceway. The 50th consecutive year of operation on the paved, one-half mile Marne oval will feature a three-in-one program of —Late wwew. Suptl Junks imJ Sportsnuui Stocks every Saturday evening throughout the season. Special events will punctuate the summer schedule. PUT THE EQUITY IN YOUR HOME TO WORK Doh and Norma Sotftard You've worked hard to accumulate the equity in your home. At Hastings City Bank, we're SUBWAY MANAGER MORTGAGE SALE Ovtwjk has boon mads Ms me conowons o* a mongage— maoe - - koy ., rilrkieiit m rucnara D. McKee, a smgie man and Tracy J. Johnson. -J — -- Woodhams Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 29, 1996. and recorded on Barry County Records, Michigan, and was Barry County Records. on which mortgage there SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TEN ANO 86/100 doAars (872,410.86). mdudmg Looking for a challenging position? Are you enthusiastic, positive, goal-oriented, dependable, well organized, disciplined, have the ability to promote good customer care/employee relations and the willing­ ness to learn, then we would like to talk to you. This is a salary position with benefits. If you would like more information, please call Ed at (616) 795-7196 or stop by the MiddlevHle Shell at 400 W. Main Street. working just as hard to give you access to your home's equity. Our Home Equity plan options are more flexible and economical than ever before. No Closing Costs & Fees. For a limited time only, we’re waiving the usual fees and costs.* Two Great Options. Choose either a fixed rate loan or a line of credit. Whichever, you choose, we'll help you with the terms that are easy on the budget. Tax Advantages. vanue. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hashngs Mt at 1.00 pjn. on May 11. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing 11 rods West of the Northeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town Interest on your loan may even be tax deductible. Check with your tax advisor about potential tax savings. It all starts with you. Simply call or stop by any w«h lhe North and South 1/4 Imo 22 rods; thence Hastings City Bank office today to put your rods; thence North parallel wth the North and home’s equity to work for you. including a joint driveway on the West Boundary thereof The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) abandoned «1 accordance a«h 1M«CL 600 324ia. tfi which case the redemption penod Damn Marcn30. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL ZW8M-H0Z TratlgTrae. PC Anomays and Courwakxs 31050 Tatagrapn Road. Susa 100 Bvtgham Fame Mi eaOZS Fie 0980807416 (4/27) W-M-Great family homo in desirable small town Hastings This wot kept classic home features * 3 large bedrooms • Fu« bath and a hart • Extra large kitchen with breakfast area • MFL • Formal dmmg room wrth oak floor • Spacious bvmg room • Insulated music room (could be dan or 4th bedroom) • Full basement • Fenced backyard with pabo • Close to schools 4 shopping............ $104,900 VMM HOSTIM: LU ANN WILLIAM* Westdale/WitzelSjBettgr 4 Associates, Inc. I Q «2»W.SMoSL,Hassngs 948-3770 S .com Member FDIC normally required appraisal Home Equity Line Annua! Percentage Rate (APR) varies through life of loon Current APR as of 4/1/00 is 11 00% and maximum APR is 18%. Home Equity Fixed Loan as of 3/1/00 ranges from �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apr! 13. 2000 M-37 to be major focus of OUR Land conference by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Ever since Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Kitty Roth­ well said last January that M-37 wouldn’t be four lanes any time soon, members have been trying to get local officials to consider the matter in more depth. Thirty-five hundred invitations were mailed to land owners in Barry County last month to a land use conference at Delton High School from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Saturday. April 15, by the OUR Land Committee (an acronym for Our Ultimate Resource-Land). The Infrastructure Action Group is one of four action groups organized within tlfc OUR-Land Committee (an acronym for Our Ultimate Resource — Land) The groups arc trying to help educate, inform and get public discussions and interest growing about planning issues within Barry County to effect change. M-37 transverses several different municipalities in Barry County. Getting various governmental units to coopera­ tively work on a consistent plan for the length of corridor ideally would produce the best results for the county as a whole. Four lanes on M-37 are planned south of M-6, the Southbeit interchange, north of Caledonia. Rothwell, speaking to the Infrastructure Action Group of the OUR Land Committee Jan. 11, said once M-6 and the M-37 interchange are in place, MDOT will conduct another study to de­ termine what is needed south of that area. However, a study of M-37 south of Middleville is not anticipated. Rothwell said all M-DOT planning decisions are de­ termined by volume of traffic. Discussion revealed the advantage for a community to plan is reducing costs. If project expenses for land acquisition by the MDOT are reduced, M-DOT will be more inclined to consider the improvements on that portion of the highway, to the benefit of the community, when the time is right. Failure to plan could result in future road improvements being so expensive they would be prohibited, and in M-DOT placing priority on projects someplace else. Communities that have had a plan for infrastructure and highways have a better chance of influencing M-DOT decisions, even though the agency must operate within limited perameters. Rothwell confirmed that when a community does anticipate futui . needs and establishes setbacks along a major corridor, the process needs to begin 15 to 20 years before a project begins, if possible, and the eventual costs of the project are reduced. Many highways include right of ways that are only 66 feet wide, or 33 feet from the center. A report from her office slated the right of way distances vary from 33 feet to 65 feet from the center line along the M­ 37 highway between the Kent-Barry county line and the M-37 and M-43 intersection. When roadways are expanded, either three or five lanes are usually added, requiring a minimum of 120 feet (or 60 feet from the center) up to 150 feet, depending on the ter­ rain. Rights of way from lhe center some­ times vary. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said in January that planning and zoning changes can be made and planners are not required it compensate anyone. The best solution is to rezone soon enough not to create hardships, be s'id. There are many views about how the widening of M-37 would affect the rate of growth in Barry County. Some believe growth is inevitable, and to plan wisely and save costs in the long run, it would be good to zone setbacks for future uses. Some residents who travel on the highway out of the county, and others who would like to attract travelers into the county would like M-37 to be widened sooner rather than at some distant date in the future. Others do not want the road to be widened any sooner than is absolutely necessary, in the belief that making travel through the county, both in and out, will encourage more people to want to live here, which will result in rapid growth and denigration of the natural beauty of the Pleasantview welcomes guest reader Pleasantview Elementary recently welcomed David Arnold, director of educational services for Hastings Area Schools, as a guest reader. Throughout the month of March, several activities took place nationwide in celebration of National Reading Month. As a guest reader, Arnold presented an animated interpretation of a ’Clifford’ book to kindergarten students in Rebecca Parker's class. Other guest readers included Jerry Mueller, Pleasantview principal, and Sgt. Jason Sixberry, D.A.R.E. officer of the school. area. In addition to the main speakers on M­ 37, Dennis Kent the Kent regional MDOT planner, and Connie Morris'‘A, MDOT planner for Kalamazoo are expected to be on itand to answer questions. Citizens can have their questions about the M-37 corridor from Kent County south to Hastings answered at the conference Saturday, April 15. Two of the afternoon workshops will be presented on M-37 topics. • M-37 Corridor Planning, presented by Brad Strader, a professional consultant who has prepared more than 20 corridor plans. He will explain the steps involved in SPRING CLEAN-UP GET THAT NEW CAR LOOK HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP DE-TAR1NG. WASHING. WAXING. BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER A POLY­ MER SEALANT VACUUMING OP COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO MOTOR CLEANING, COMBINATION SPECIALS, ate. PICK-UP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA 1810 STA* SCHOOL RD. HASTINGS 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E.W. BUSS 616/945-5607 planning M-37. M-DOT representatives will be present. • The 1999 M-37 Study, presented by Mike Michalski, professional consultant will share recommendations from the May 1999 study of the M-37 comuor, paid for by the Right Place of Grand Rapids and Battle Creek Unlimited. M-DOT will have representatives present. Bradley Strader, who is now partnered with Langworthy, Strader and LeBlanc, has specialized in comprehensive planning zoning, public involvement, transportation planning and training seminars during his 17-year career. His transportation projects include over 20 corridor plans throughout Michigan. Strader has directed the preparation of transportation plans for metropolitan areas, counties, cities, townships and villages. He has been involved with many roadway alignment studies, public and private sector parking studies. He has presented more than 80 seminars on planning, zoning and transportation projects, and is a regular instructor for MSPO, MML and MTA. Mike MichJski, is a professional Set OUR Land, continued page IS Palm Sunday services planned at area churches by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Banner has invited local churches to contribute to this article on special services for the Easter holiday. This week's article focuses on activities on Palm Sunday, April 16. Next week's paper will highlight specid Easter services, activities and music. Please contact individual churches for more de­ tailed information. • Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 315 W. Center Street, Hastings, 945-3014. April 16 at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Palms and pro­ cessions mark Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The dramatic reading of the Pas­ sion Gospel gives this service a bittersweet tone. • St. Rose of Lima, 805 S. Jefferson, Hastings, 945-4246. There will be blessing and distribution of palms al each mass, at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and at 8:30 and 11 a.m. on Sunday. • First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St. April 16, Palm Sunday the 11 a.m. worship service will feature a cantata by the chancel choir, "What a Morning" by Jay Althouse ind Sally K. Albrecht. • First Presbyterian church, 231 South Broadway, 945-5463. April 16, Palm Sun­ day, 10:10 a.m.. Drama by the new reli­ gious drama group for all ages from pre­ school to adult during Sunday school. Palms will be given to children during both services at 9 and 11.20 a.m. The mes­ sage is "A Psalm of Penitence.s • Holy Family Catholic Parish, 9669 Kraft Avenue SE, Caledonia 891-9259. April 15, Palm Sunday, Mass of anticipa­ tion. April 16, Palm Sunday serviices at 9 and 11 a.m. • First Baptist Church, 5215 N. M-37. Middleville. 795-9726. April 16 at 6 p.m. the church is presenting "St. John in Ex­ ile." This drama features Ohio resident Troy Kuieck as the Apostle John in exile on the prison island of Patmos. During the intermission between the two acts of this 90-minute perfomance, re­ freshments will be served in the fellowship hall. Kuieck will portray an 86-year-old apos­ tle who shares his life experiences as a fol­ TELLERS It takes a rare variety of abilities to be a really good Mer Qualified applicants win have strong math and communications skills, accuracy, a pleasant person­ ality. present a professional appearance, and above a» the ability to put customers at ease. To explore the opportunities available.. Caledonia - 1 Fun-time Teller Hastings - 2 Part-time Tetters Wayland - 1 Part-time Teller ...we invite you to contact the Personnel Office at Hasting, City Bank 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 M/F E.O.E. lower of Jesus. • Redeemer Covenant Church, 6951 Hanna Lake Ave., in Caledonia 698-8001. Redeemer Covenant invites the community to celebrate Palm Sunday beginning at 9:30 a.m. with a morning of music. The Redeemer Covenant Choir will present se­ lections from the musical "Savior." The music tells the story of Jesus, from Gene­ sis to Revelation. • Caledonia United Methodist Church, 250 Vine St., Caledonia 891-8669. Wednesday, April 12,7 a.m. Lenten Morn­ ing Reflection. April 16, 10:30 a.m. Palm Sunday worship service with the Children's Choir. The church will be decorated with palms and the sermon topic is "God will Triumph." • Gun Lake Community Church, 12200 W. M-179 (formerly Chief Noonday Rond, 795-7903. Palm Sunday services are 8:45 and 11 a.m. The title of the April 16 ser­ mon is "Can God Be Trusted?" This is part of a series of sermons on the last seven words of Jesus being given by Pastor Todd Van Ek • Middleville United Methodist Church, 111 Church St, Middleville. 795-9266. During morning worship at 11 a.m. the children have special activities planned. The adult study class will present a short drama during the service and Warren Coe will be singing. Later the youth group will travel to Spring Lake to watch a Passion Play presented at the Spring Lake Wes­ leyan Church. • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 908 W, Main Street, Middleville 795-2391. The Pain Sunday service will feature the Choir Cantala beginning M 9:30 a.m. ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHP BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING - APRIL 4, MOO Meeting cafied to order at 7XJ0 pjn. Proposed 2000-2001 budget preeented along wUh leal year actual amended budget No ques­ tions or comment, Meeting adjourned 4 7:10 pm. REGULAR MONTHLY MEETSSO Al board member, and 23 ctizena and guaate Approved: Rood mdage proposal tor Augual baddt. amended RX Fas Schedule, fawned Heatings Cty Bank, same attorney and audder. MUage retotoureentent ear ■ 32 1/28. Bernard Museum 3800 and WEAMS 25.000 eubaHea approved Mealing smedutea approved. Fireman and election workers St per hr. Increase approved. Approved general fund tranteera. and 1 chtorkto apptcreton to gravel roads Adopted General Appropriation, RaaoMon. BBa read and approved. Dariene Harpe. Clark AneNedtoby: John Gates. Supervisor (4/13) Short rorerinesa Nottoe - Barry County PETER M. BCHBOeWMMI B ASBOCMBRB, P.C, IS AHEMPHNO TO COLLECT A MBT AHO ANY BRtoRMATlOH ONTAMED WIL. BR USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! Gov't & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings. 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 ====!l MORTGAGE SALE - Oatedl has been made bi me oonMona of a mortgage made by: Penny S. Brooks to UnAed Sates o( America. ecang through tie Farmer, Homs AdmHehadon. Un. Mortgagee, dated June to. 1223. and recorded on June 21. 1283. to Ubw STS. on page 238. Bany County Recorta. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there h daimed to be due at lhe dale hereof tie sum of SEVENTY NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWO ANO 747100 DOLLARS (STS.802.74). tnckxtng Hareet al 72S» par an- nun. > Unde tie powar of sate contested to said mortgage and me statute In such case made and prowled, nodes a hereby given tat said mort­ gage wB be toroctoaed by a sate of me mort­ gaged premiere. or some part of mam, at pubfc vendue, al tw Bany County Courthouse In HateInga. Michigan, al 1M o'clock p.m. on Thursday. Apr! 27. 2000. Said premiere are atuated In Townahip of Haadnga. Bany County. Michigan, and are darcribsd as: LOT 18 OF BROOKFIELD ACRES. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN USE R 5 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 22. The redamplton period ahat be 8 mentis tram tw duo ol such atee untore determined aban­ doned in accordance wth 1243CL 8003241a, In which care me redempdon period tewt be 30 days tram me dale of such sale. Dated: March 7.2000 United States of America, string through me Farmer, Home Administration. Unhed Stelae Department of Agrioteure Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN 8 ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Higiway. Suite 222 Farmington HAc. Michigan 4S334 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 13. 2000 - Page 15 Legislative Coffee covers local issues by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Farm protection legislation, the state budget and lhe census were just a few of lhe topics discussed at April's Legislative coffee session last Monday morning. State Senator Joanne Emmons told the audience that legislation is proving to be much more complex as lhe legislature works on ways to protect farm land. More work and research is being done. Emmons is working on a child aban­ donment bill. While there are some serious moral and legal issues to be considered, Emmons wants to make sure that babies can be rescued. Terry Geiger told the audience that work continues on the state budget. The commit­ tees are getting closer to resolving issue* of where to spend the available funds. He said he is excited by the possibility of speeding up the timetable of bringing the school aid formula into better alignment. It may only take three years for the base to rise to $6500. Alan Knapp from Congressman Nick Smith's office reviewed the activities of lhe congressman, beginning with completing 10 school slops to read during March dur­ ing reading month. Knapp announced that the congressman has produced a new on-line newsletter. Constituents with e-mail can call Smith's office to enroll. His office number in Battle Creek is 616-965-9066 Rick Treur from Congressman Vern Ehler's office announced :hat Ehlers will have a town meeting May 13 at the Hast­ ings Fire Station to answer questions. Emmons told the audience that she had discovered that congress approved lhe ques­ tions being asked on the census. She refers people with concerns to their congressperson. She told the audience that Michigan and Ohio are competing to see who turns in the highest percentage of form*. Knapp had mentioned Smith's concern that the "long form" of the census is rais­ ing some concerns for residents in lhe area. He was asked why this is causing so much anxiety, since there is only one question different this year than 10 years ago. Treur encouraged everyone to return the census. "The congressman believes that important information is being gathered." OUR Land, continued from page 13 consultant in the area of economic develop­ ment. He will share recommendations from the May 1999 study of the M-37 corridor. Michalski built a successful career in lead­ ing economic development organizations in five states, resulting in retaining 10,000 jobs and generating an additional 7,000. He is the founder of MCS Strategies, which provides site selection services, for­ eign trade zone projects, general economic development and strategic planning services for a wide variety of public and private clients. The company has a national reputa­ tion for developing and promoting regional development programs that have created thousands of new jobs and increased prof­ itability for many companies. The morning program Saturday will consist of reports from the four action groups that have been working within Barry County for the last seven months. They will make action recommendations in the following areas: • Open space preservation. • Planning and zoning. • infrastructure: roads and sewers. • Surface and ground water quality. They will make action recommendations in their areas. Following these brief reports. Stew Langworthy a private planning consultant, will address the conference on the .mportance of a comprehensive county plan. Langworthy is regarded as an expert in the field of zoning. He has conducted dozens of zoning seminars and training pro- grams for local government, the Michigan Township Association, Michigan Munici­ pal League, and the Michigan Association of Planning Officials. Langworthy works within the Consultant firm of LSL Plan­ ning (formerly Langworthy LeBlanc, which he co-founded). • A box lunch will be served, which is included in the $15 conference fee, and afterward there will be eight concurrent workshops from 1 to 4 p.m. All eight will be repeated three times to allow each attendee to visit three different workshops. In addition to the M-37 workshops, other topics will be: •Land Conservaticn Options — Renee Kivikko, director of the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy. •Purchase of Development Rights and PA! 16 — Richard Barlow, superintendent of DNR Real Estate Division. •The Planning Process — Langworthy will discuss how to involve the public in the creation of a development plan for a county. • Open Space Development Planning in Barry County — Rebecca Harvey, a private consultant will team with David Shinavier. GIS/IS coordinator, to describe a process for creating an open space developmcnt while maximizing value and natural laxi features. •Watershed Management, Planning and Implementation — Tony Groves, Director of Progressive Water Resources Group will discuss the "how to" of watershed management with real life examples. •Water Quality in Barry County — Don Lehman, MSU Extension ground wa­ ter quality expert, who will discuss programs to protect water quality in Bany County. WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO - Mr. Patrick J. Worth, age 34, of Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and formerly of the Hastings area, passed away Monday, April 10. 2000 A Prayer Service will be held on Friday, April 14. 2000 al 6:00 P.M. at the Wren Funeral Home Chapel with visitation continuing until 8:30 P.M. Burial will take place in Hart. Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Patrick J. Worth Memorial Fund. Extended Our largest Pay Increase EVf R’ Registration forms for the conference may be obtained at the MSU Extension of­ fice. The Barry Community Foundation office. The Barry County Farm Bureau, The Planning and Zoning office. The Barry Conservation District office or by calling 945-9866. Historical Society to meet April 20 The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at Terry Dennison's Museum of Movie Memorabilia, 735 North Broadway, Hastings. Dennison will give members a tour of thu museum. Hosts for the evening will be Harland and Nyla Nye and Joyce and Frank WeinbrechL The meeting this time will be open to members only because of limited space. There will be no board meeting before the lour. 15 000 m a month iejsr Purchase Program BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 11114414114 Owner Operators 1-I77-US-M1I Graduate Students 1IHHIH12 Si 000 Sign on Bonus Company REWARDS REPORT CRIME A RETIREMENT INCOME EOR LIFE.. ANf) BIO TAX SAVINGS Our annuities and IRAs offer tax advantages, high SAXONS, continued from page 13 Knapp said that the great changes in technology since the last census and media reports of people selling information from driver's licenses, etc. arc fueling anxiety. The congressman is in favor of dropping the penalty (never enforced) for those who don't return their forms. The Hastings Chamber of Commerce en­ couraged everyone interested in running for office, to attend the candidates' workshops which begin tonight, April 13. The next Legislative Coffee is scheduled for 8 a.m. Monday, May 8. at the County Seat restaurant. It s not who you call after retirement, it's who you Larry CLU. CHFC J33W StwSt lUumr Ml Pbpwe 945-3443 Your Future Uore PredKUtHe are considered the league favorites. Fa si Grand Rapids and Forest Hills Central, may be coming into the season with questions, but are always at the top of the White’s final standing*. The season opens today (Thursday, April 13) at Deer Run in Lowell and continues Friday at the Marshall Sports Festival. At Marshall, just two teams of two players (four players total) compete for each prep team. If there is an area that Krueger hopes to see improvement in, it's definitely his players' short games. "Il's always the short game; that's 50 percent of the strokes," Krueger said. "Inside 100 yards, that's what determines the scores." So with a few good short games and four players clicking on a given night, watch out for a little Saxon golf magic and a chance for them to master a certain course in East Lansing. "The potential is there... this could be the year." Krueger said. LEGAL NOTICES State of Michigan Probata Court County ot Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decadent's Estate File No 2000-22S42-IE Estate ot JAMES W SOLOMON, deceased Dote of birth: 8/8/1916 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. JAMES W SOLOMON, who lived at 690 W Mam. Middleville. Michigan died 11/30/99. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Richard MHock, 9863 Whltneyvite, Alto, Ml 49302. named personal representative or proposed personal representa­ tive. or to both the probate court at Suite 302,220 W Court St . Hastings. Mi 490*8 and the named/proposed personal representai..e within 4 months after the dale of publication of this notice Thomas G. Kyros (P-47170) Bridgewater Place - P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids. Ml 49501 -0352 616/336 6000 Richard MHock 9883 Whitneyville Alto. Michigan 49302 (4713) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE Independent Probate Fite No. 2000-22954-IE Estate of Jeenrctt I WMams Social Security No 370-10-9611 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your merest m the estate may be barred or affected by the following The decedent, whose last known address was 212 E. Grant Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 died 11/29/98 Credtors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate be forever barred urttees presented to torMffilpoiiJsiil pereoto representative. Gordon WHUams. 5455 Mary Court. Sagmaw. Ml 48803, or to both the mde pendent personal representative and lhe Barry County Probate Court, Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that lhe estate w* be thereafter assigned and distributed to ttie persons entitled to H. Darrel L Price (P41161) 130E Columbia Avenue Battle Creek Ml 49015 (•16) 963-5583 (4/13) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing for the foilowing Special Use Permits: . CASE NUMBER SP 10-2000 - James and Judy Chandler LOCATION Vacant land at the NW comer of Miler Road and Hayward Road m Section 25 of Orangeville Township PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit for a stable and riding arena CASE NUMBER SP-11-2000 - Ron France (applicant); Joyce Smith (property owner). LOCATION: Vacant land -at the NE comer of Brown Rood and Messer Reed m Section 4 of Carton Township PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a private road to serve 18 lots. CASE NUMBER SP-12-2000 -TAM Development (applicant); Robert Curtis (property owner). LOCATION: Vacant land at the SE comer of Guy Road and Evart Road m Section 35 of Maple Grove Township PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit to extract gravel from the above said property. MEETING DATE: April 24. 2000 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Hoorn m the Courts and Law Building at 220 West Court Street. Hastings, Michigan. Site inspections of the above described prop­ erties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hear­ ing Interested persons desmng to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or m writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or taxed to (616) 948 4820 The special use application (s) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a m to 5 p.m (dosed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please cal the Planning Office at (616) 948-4830 for fur­ ther information The County of Barry wHI provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meeting hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Debbie S Smith Barry County Clerk (4/13) interest earnings, and a lifetime retirement income. call BEFORE that makes the difference. Call today! Wyoming Park returns five varsity players from a team that contended for the O-K White Conference championship and Visit Us on the NET jadnews.com Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made n the conditions of a mortgage made by John E. Bar and Kathleen J . Bair husband and «rtte (orig>nai Mortgagors) to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 4.1996. rd recorded on July 7. 1998 in Uber document • 1014614. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Citibank N.A. as Trustee for the benefit of the Cemficatehoiders of the Chase Funding Mortgage Loan Asset-backed Certificates. Series 1996-1 a/k/a Citibank. NA. as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated July 1. 1996, which was recorded on November 19. 1996, in Uber docu­ ment #1021074. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is darned to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 26/100 dollars ($90,513.26). including interest at 10.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage -nd the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w« be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml st 1pm . on May 18. 2000 Said premises are situateo in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The South 835 feet of the West 275 feet of that part of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 which lies North of the Centerline of Keller Road, except the South 150 feel of toe West 75 feet thereof. Section 16. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, sub­ feet to sn Easement lor Ingress and Egress and unity purposes over toe East cZ feet thereof The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the dale of such sale. Dated: April 6, 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248593-1301 Trott A M>C. , Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bogham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie #200010066 Cougars (5/4) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS.A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Frank Clemens, a single man (orignal mortgagor) to Northern Mortgage Services. Inc., A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 24, 1996. and recorded on January 29, 1999 in Document No. 1024478, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign ments to ContMortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment which was recorded on May 3. 1999. Document No. 1028980. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUN­ DRED FIFTY-TWO AND 45/100 dollars ($118,252 45). mduting interest at 10.490% par annum Under the power of sate contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiU be foreclosed by a sale of the mat gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m . on May 11. 2000 Said promises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan, as deserved as Commencing at the Southeast comer of said Section 32; thence North 870 43 feet to the cen­ tertine of Irving Road; thence North 47 degrees 22 30" West 390 25 feet, thence North 54 degrees 17 30* West 1.021 63 feet; thence 79 degrees 18‘ West 615 feet to point of beginning; thence North 79 degrees 18' West 891 feet to the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 32: thence due North 33.58 feet to an iron stake, thence continuing due North 14 feet to the edge of Thornapple River; thence Easterly along the shore ab?ut 900 feet to an iron stake which lies North 10 degrees 42' East 183 feet from the point of beginning, thence South 10 degrees 42' West 183 feet to the pant of beginning. EXCEPTING THEREFROM a parcel located o the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southeast cor­ ner of said Section 32. running thence due North 870.43 feet to the centerline of Irving road, thence North 47 degrees 22' 30" West 390.25 feet; thence North 54 degrees 17 30* West 1.021 63 feet, thence North 79 degrees 18 West 1.042 feet, thence North 79 degrees 18' East 464 feet, thence North 00 degrees 16' East 33 58 feet to the place of beginning, thence South 79 degrees 18’ East 400 feet; thence North to the water s edge of the Thomapple River: thence Westerly along tne water's edge of the Thornapple River to a pant that is North 00 degrees 16‘ East of the place of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 16' West to place of beginning. The redemption penod shaB be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 194BCL 600 3241 a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 30. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593-1302 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 Fde #200012929 Tigers (4/27) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure late THtt RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - DefaUt has been meds in toe conditions of a mortgage meds by DaMan LaGrone. Sarah A LaGrone. husband A w«e and Charles W. Murphy, a sogte man (original mort­ gagors) to CONSECO FRANCE SERVICING CORP. VUu Green Tree Financial Servicing Cor­ poration, Mortgagee, dated July 16. 1998. and recordsd on August 24, 1998 in Document •1018907, Bany County Records, Michigan, on wtoich mortgage there is claimed to be duo at toe date heroqf the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN ANO 50/100 dollars ($128,477.50), including interact at 11150% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that eaM mort­ gage wB bo forectoood by a sate ot too mort­ gaged premisos, or some pert of town, al public venue, al too Bany County Courthouse In Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1:00 PM. on Aprf 77,2000. Said premisss are situated In TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEWLE. Bany County, Mchigan. and are described as: Commencing at toe Northeast comer of too East 20 acres ot too West 1/2 ot too Northwest 1/4 lying South of too public highway known as Lewis Road. Section 29, Town 2 North, Rango 10 West, as place of beginning; thence South 800 feet along toe East hne of said 20 seres; toerce West 300 feet peraNel with too centerline ol Lewis Road, toerce North 288 66 foot paraMwHh said East tine; thence East 180 feet panM wito too oontertino ot Lewis Road; fierce North 311.14 foot psraM wito eaid East, toonce East 140 teat •long said oontertino to too place of beginning. The redemption period shal bo 6 monto(8) from toe date of ouch sale, unloss determined abandoned in accordance with 1946CL 8003241a. to which oeto toe redemption period eheti be ■ dateot ■qMilgw,, i Dated: March 16?2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL* 248-593-1302 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Mt 48025 Flo 6200013148 Tigers MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (BARRY COUNTY) THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having boon made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by GUY EDGERTON. A SINGLE MAN. and ROBERT J YOUNG. A SINGLE MAN. with joint rights of survivorship. Mortgagors, to FIRST FINANCE, which is agonized and existing under the laws ot Michigan and whose address is 6765 Totegraph. Bloomfield HMs. Ml 48301, Mortgage, dated April 1, 1996. and recorded m toe office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on ^rf 22,198S, In Document No. 1010753 of Barry County Records, which mortgage was thereafter on April 6.1996. assigned to BANKERS TRUST COMPA NY OF CALIFORNIA. NA. as Custody or Trustee, 3 Park Plaza, 16th Floor, Irvine, CA 92614 and recorded on October 14, 1999 in the office of the Rogwter of Deeds tor said County of Barry in Document Nr 1036620 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, fa principal and interest, the sum of THIRTY NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE ANO 98/100 ($39,481.98) Dolars. including interest thereon al 11.75% per annum And no suit a proceedings at law a in equity having been institute to recover the debt secured by said mortgage a any part thereof. Now. there­ fore. by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provid­ ed. notice is hereby given that on Thursday. May 11.2000 at 1:00 p.m., said mortgage wB be fore­ closed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Michigan, (that being the building where the Circuit Court fa the County of Barry is held). Which said premises are described as foitows The land referred to m this Commitment, situ­ ated tn the County of Barry. Township of Barry. State of Michigan, is described as tolows: All that part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Townsfup. Bany County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Center post of said Section 7 and running thence North 89 degrees 13 minutes West. 74.72 feet along the East and West 1/4 hne of sa<j Section; thence South 37 degrees 22 minutes West. 558.39 teet along the Northwesterly line of Wall Lake Road to the true pant of beginning; thence South 37 degrees 22 minutes West. 115 00 feet; thence North 52 degrees 38 minutes West. 66.00 feet; thence North 37 degrees 22 minutes East. 115.00 feet; thence South 52 degrees 38 minutes East 66 00 feet to the pant of beginning. Commonly known as: 11560 S Wall Lake. M­ 43. Tax Ron No 08-003-007-041-01. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accadance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 30. 2000 ELAINE W MARDIROSIAN (P33528) Attaney for Assignee of Mortgage 1373 Baffour Groose Ponte Park. Ml 48230 (313)881-0296 (4/27) �'‘•9* 1« - The Hasbngt Bww - Thuatay. Apr, 13 3000 Ten witnesses to testify at hearings on shooting by Shelly Suiter Staff Writtr The Grand Rapids victim of a March 31 shooting met with suspects Matthew Twiss and Justin Rauch that night to try to get back $400 he had allegedly paid them previously for acid blotters he found to be fake, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Twiss. 18. and Rauch. 16. both of Mid* dleville, have been charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting James Rummelt four times with a .32 caliber re­ volver behind the Baby Bliss factory in Middleville Both are being held on $1 million bond awaiting a preliminary examination Friday at I p.m. in which at leas! 10 witnesses will be asked to testify, assistant prosecu­ tor Vicky Alspaugh told Judge Gary Hol­ man in District Court Wednesday. The hearing will determine whether there is enough evidence to bind the two boys over to Circuit Court for trial. Rummelt survived the two bullet wounds to his back, one to his wrist and one that graze his head. According to police, Rummelt was re­ ported to have paged Twiss earlier that day Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 HOMEWOKKEKS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail Easy! No experi­ ence needed Call 1-888-440­ 1570 Ext#5085 24hn READERS: SINCE MANY ADS ARE FROM OUTSIDE THE LOCAL AREA, PLEASE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE PLYING BEFORE SENDING MONEY. COUNTRY SETTINGREPO. Conveniently located 25 nun. from everywhere. 1-877­ 355-7955. ask for Fred in CoL Icvtions DON’T LET YOUR CREDIT be a problem If you want a new home call 1877-355-7955 LIKE NEW 28X4* 3bd. 2 bath. Next payment of $290 due May 5 Call I -877-355-7955. ask for Fred in Collections. HOUSE FOR SALE RY OWNER: off Whitneyville A Gar bow, 1 mile north of Middleville 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, eat in kitchen, formal din­ ing room, den with air tight woodMeve. j stall garage with natural gas heat, 2 acres of land. Clean A well maintaired. Call for an appointment to see. 616­ 795-7717 FORECLOSED HOMES! LOWORStDOWN! Gov'iR Bank Repos being sold now! Rnancing available'Local listings. 1-800-501-1777 cat 5225 LAMINATE FLOORING AT $1.99 SQ. FT. 15 year war­ ranty. several colors, cash and carry. 100 sq ft. minimum pur­ chase. Bargain shopper prices on carpet too! Call Westen's Car­ pet. 210 E Mam. Middleville. 616-795-3000. Open TuesdayFriday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-3pm Come see us. we’re worth the drive. PORCEL1AN DOLL MOLDS, complete business! Make offer. I or all * Thursday. Friday. A Saturday. 8-5pm.. 8690 Lindsey Rd.. Plainwell (Pine Lake Area) 6164644988 GUNS: Cher and under shot­ guns hhica model 500 30" bwreis. $500. Reug.-r Red label stainless 26" barrels, $500; Browning Hardcasc. $75 Call 948-9532 FOR SALE: ANTIQUE CABI­ NET with wamscoating front, 5' tall.4'vide. 14" deep. Englander wood stove, like new. free stand­ ing, heats 1.000 square feet. 16* logs and includes stove pt pc with damper, call 616-945-9665 UPSTAIRS APARTMENT FOR RENT: 413 N Michigan 1st and test. $200 security de­ posit. Call 948-4352. I’LL DO YOUR LAUNDRY. Give me a call HASTINGS DROP OFF LAUNDRY, 945­ MOVING SALE! EVERY­ THING MUST GO! Thursday. Friday. A Saturday, 8-5pm. Most furniture new. excellent quality! 8690 Lindsey Rd.. Plainwell (Pine Lake Area) 616-6644988 TRY OUTS fur men’s Gregorian piainchant choir for two Grand Rapids perfor­ mances this summer. Phone 616-948-8588. 9381 FISH FOR STOCKING: Gl­ am Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye. Largemouth, Smallmouth Bass. Catfish. Perch. Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, 08988 3Sth St.. Gobies. Mi 49055.. (616)428­ 2056 days. (616)4244215 eve­ HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, hem* improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Allied Mottle Capital Corp 1-800________________________ PORCELIAN DOLL MOLDS, complete business! Make offer. I or all! Thursday. Friday. A Saturday. 8 5pm. 8690 Lindsey Rd., Plain well (Pine Lake Area). 6164644988 1992 26* MALLARD TRAVEL TRAILER: my nice A dean. $7.850 OBO 948­ 3385. GUITAR/BASS LESSONS PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Jet Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistam. Call 945-9888 WATER FOR SWIMING POOLS, ponds, etc. Al so, lime­ stone A crushed for driveways. (5173-204-7451. HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: LOW RATES" HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES” CALL 616-948­ 4093 OLDS CUTLASS CIERA: 1990.180.000 miles. Great con­ dition. rans great, $1,400 OBO 616423-4592 ’85 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER MINI VAN.la very good con­ dition. Manuel tranand-i-$800 090. Cal after 646pm. 616-945-9340 1974 CHEVY NOVA, 350. bored .30 over. 4.752 miles, cus­ tom chrome work. SS chrome rims, solid body, excellent Hot Rod! Loaded. California car. moving, must sdl. perfect project car. $190000. 616-948-0302 MUST SEE! 3BED2BATH as low as $272 a month. Payment can vary based on credit and down payment. Call New Tradition Homes for more details at (6161-945-0000 or I888-538-8900 28X48,3 BED. 2 BATH as low as $309per month based on down payment and credit. Call for more details. New Tradition Homes at (6163-945-0000 or 1-888-538­ 8900 REPO: MUST SELL wiU look at any offer. 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604____________________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed No application fee if you mention this ad 1-800472-9604 ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604 ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs somecne to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-888-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our mans repoMtssed borr*s. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes. 1-800-968-7376. NEWER 4 BEDROOMS*:-1/ 2 baths, open floor plan, large rooms, dishwasher, ceiling fans. Stove A fndge stay In Meadow Stone Park 948-2488 //.//» Hitirfi,/ OFFICE CLERICAL- to $13.64/hr+ benefits! Friendly office? Stan now! Entry level. (6163-949-2424 Jobime PACKAGING/ PRODUC­ TION- to $]4/hr+ benefits. Many open!! Training now!! (616F949-2424 Jobhne. CITY DELIVERY- to $800/ wk* great benefits’ Local! Start training now' (6163-949-2424 Jobline.______________________ CONSTRUCTION/ LABORERS/CARPENTRY: to $2tV hr ♦ Benefits! Many train now! (6163-949-2424 Jobline. SUBWAY OF HASTINGS: needs help days and/or nights. Must be 18. no phone calls please. Apply in person. OFFICE ASSISTANT: Part­ time. 20+ hours a week with some flexibility. Seeking person with computer proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel. Ex­ perience with taking meeting minutes a plus. Must be orga­ nized and have good telephone and customer service etiquette. Please drop off a resume with references to Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Au­ thority. 11191 S. M-43 Hwy,. Delton. ML 49046____________ READERS: Do you enjoy a quiet environment? Are you de­ tailed oriented? Preferstructured work? If you said yes, we want you to join our team at CompuHt! $8 0049.55 Pay in­ centives. all shifts available! Must be a quick learner and have basic computer skills. Cafl To­ day 616-975-9688 KELLY SERVICES C2000 Krilv Ser­ vices lac. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: This position is responsible for main­ taining communication with cli­ ent base through telephone con­ tacts. quality control, site visits, assisting in maintaining current business as well as developing new business through the sales process. Priority consideration will be given to applicants who meet the following requirements: 2yrs business experience in cus­ tomer service with some sales exposure, proven ability to iden­ tify problems/provide solutions, strong written/ verbal communi­ cation skills, excellent organiza­ tional and time management skills. Competitive wage and benefit package Computer ex­ perience required, some post sec­ ondary education recommended. Industrial knowledge a plus. Please send resume and wage requirements to: Ad 4114 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 4905S_________ CONSULTANTS WANTED, young and growing direct sales company, earn 30-40%. no de­ liveries. call Lesley, 616423­ 3686 to set up a meeting with him and Rauch to try to get his money returned. "James indicated lhe suspects stole $400 from him," reported Deputy Jeff Nieuwen­ huis of the Middleville unit. "James said he went to that area to meet them and he staled that all of a sudden there was a gun and the next thing he knew, he got shot." A witness, however, told police that Rummelt said he had fought with lhe sus­ pects before the gun appeared The witness also told police that the alleged LSD blot­ ters in question were still located inside the victim’s car which was impounded by po­ lice. Twiss also known as "B" or "Bostro," and Rauch, a.k.a. "Meat," allegedly say lhe other fired the gun, which has yet to be lo­ cated despite an afternoon of diving by the sheriffs department in lhe Thomapple River last Thursday. Twiss has told police that Rauch was lhe shooter, claiming that Rummelt - "Dude" - had struck Rauch with a baton earlier in the evening and then disappeared. Police said Twiss told them that he and Rauch were later walking downtown when "Dude" drove up and told them to meet him behind the Baby Bliss plant. "Twiss said Justin and lhe victim were face to face and that Justin shot him in the chest," police reported. "He said the victim spun around when he was shot first and Justin shot him in the back. He said James went down and Justin reloaoud and shot him point blank in the skull.** Investigators reported that Twiss al­ legedly also said that Rauch reloaded five more shells and that they only hnd 12 rounds total. "The first time Justin tried to shoot him in lhe head, lhe gun just went •click,"* Twiss allegedly told police. "Justin said 'you got lucky, then Justin spun the cylin­ der and shot him in the head and said ‘not that time.'" Twiss told police they both ran to Rauch's house where they hid until police arrived. When investigators asked Twiss why Rauch allegedly shot Rummelt. he report­ edly said "The dude thumped Justin and threatened him.** Twiss also blamed Rauch for ripping off Rummelt. "He said they traded acid for bud and money and that the acid was not real," re­ ported detectives. After being shot, Rummelt, who was dressed all in black with black gloves, went to a nearby house, knocked on the door and laid down on the porch. Witnesses inside the home were playing cards when they hex id the, knock, police said. Nieuwenhuis was on the scene in 20 seconds, he said. "When speaking with the victim, the deputy couldn't gel the victim to speak for very long as it was apparent the victim was going into shock,** he reported. "His eyes were rolling back and he faded in and out.” After Rummelt was stabilized by Thor­ napple Township Emergency Services Chief Bob Woodaid rnd EMT Brian Tyner, Rummelt kept complaining of being shot in the back. Woodard. Tyner and Nieuwenhuis dis­ covered the wounds after removing Rum­ melt's shirt. They also observed a two-inch long cut above his right ear that appeared to be 1/16-inch deep. Rummelt reported told Nieuwenhuis that the shooters were "a tall kid who wears headphones" and "another kid who has curly hair named Meat." Rummelt also told police that the inci­ dent occurred "near a dam with some water” and that the area was "dark and wooded." After his arrest Saturday, April 1. Twiss told police he would lead them to the gun if they could get him a shorter sentence. Officers told Twiss they could not make any promises but they would inform the prosecutor of his cooperation. But when they drove Twiss to Mid­ dleville, Twiss said it could be one of three places all of which turned up nothing. A third witness has allegedly admitted to being given the gun by one of the sus­ pects. The gun, however, was not located where the person claimed to have left it, police reported. Man arrested for assaulting woman The Hastings City Police Department arrested Troy Burch, 31. of Hastings for allegedly assaulting a 38-year-old Hastings woman on April 5, according to Hastings City Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. The incident occurred in lhe 300 block of South Michigan Avenue at about 9:30 p.m. Leedy said the victim was pushed and bent backwards over a fable during an argument and that the suspect left the home but was later arrested in the downtown area. Burch has been charged with domestic violence. POLICE BEAT... Safe robbed at local Burger King HASTINGS - Police are releasing very little information, but have confirmed that the theft of an undetermined about of money from the safe at Burger King restaurant is under investigation. Chief Jerry Sarver said Wednesday. "There did not appear to be forced entry," Sarver said. He said the restaurant's day shift manager discovered the missing funds early Wednesday morning. Det. Tom Pennock from the Hastings City Police Department is handling the investigation. Police probing stolen car report BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - A car listed as stolen from an owner in Battle Creek turned up abandoned at an accident scene on Charlton Park Road south of Sager Road Tuesday morning, according to Trooper Sandy Larsen at the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. The driver has not yet been located and the incident remains under investigation. $700 worth of car parts stolen HASTINGS - A car that took a young Hastings man two years to build was rendered immobile shortly after he completed it when $700 worth of high performance engine parts were stolen last week, according to Deputy Ted DeMott of the Barry County Sheriffs Department. "He'd been working on building this hot rod for two years and just got it running last Sunday (April 2)." said DeMott. "He left it in the garage and when he went back Monday, the parts were missing." Those parts include an A&B carburetor, an Accel I electric distributor and an Eldabrok manifold. "These parts are very popular with racing people," DeMott said. Anyone with information about the incident, which occurred on Star School Road, is asked to call the Barry County Sheriffs Department at 948-4805 or Silent Observer at I 800-310-9031. Man walking in road exposes self HASTINGS - A Middleville area man reported to be walking in lhe middle of M-179 al Tanner Lake Road April 8 was arrested after police found him to be exposing himself and urinating on himself, according to a report by Trooper Greg Hubers of the Hastings Post of the Michigan Slate Police. As Hubers approached the subject, the man drew his right arm back and clenched his fist at which time Hubers tackled him to the ground, he reported. The man, who later told Hubers he'd drank a large amount of alcohol and some amount of antifreeze, was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated before being lodged in the Barry County Jail with a blood alcohol content of .31 percent, more than three times the legal limit Quick change artists net $224,75 RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - Police' arc looking for p4UUte©k:maies belWvid to have pulled off a quick change scam at Wal-Mart Sunday. April 9, in which they got away with $224.75, Bany County Undersheriff Don Ford said Wednesday. "They're probably the same two black men that hit lhe city a couple of weeks ago," said Ford. In the earlier reported incident two black men entered Mancino's Italian restaurant and got away with $40. Ford said both men were captured on surveillance video during the Wai-Man incident and that police are awaiting positive identification of the suspects. One of the suspects is described as an older man with gray hair and thick glasses, while the accomplice is younger. He is described as tall and heavy set. "Any help would be appreciated," Ford said. The Sheriffs Department can be contacted at 948-4805. Bomb threat strikes TK High School THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - Thomapple Kellogg High School reportedly received an apparent bomb threat Monday, April 10, which was discovered and reported to authorities at 11:20 a.m., according to a preliminary report Sgt Tony Stein of the Barry County Sheriffs Department's Middleville Unit was dispatched to assist. No other information was available at press time Wednesday. Man arrested for punching wife ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - When Barry County Central Dispatch received a 911 call Monday and heard a woman ask for police just prior to the line going dead, troopers from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police were dispatched. Upon arrival, it was learned that a woman had allegedly been punched in the nose during a domestic dispute and that the man pulled two different phones from the wall as the woman attempted to get help. Johnny Lewis Conley, 30, of Shelbyville was arrested and arraigned on one count of domestic violence April 11 and was released on a $500 personal recognizance bond. According to police, Conley allegedly became upset with the woman when he found a notice that a bill was overdue. "She was trying to leave with her son and he went out to the car and (allegedly) punched her in the nose," a trooper said. Warrant sought for man in credit fraud RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A 37-year-old Hastings man who lost his job at D&S Machine is accused of continuing to use the company credit card to buy gasoline for personal use. The man was captured on a police surveillance video allegedly using the card to buy gasoline at the Hastings Shell Station on at least three occasions. Trooper Scott Sharrar of the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police was able to recover the card during the execution of a search warrant on the suspect's residence April 7, police said. "During the search, he provided Sharrar with the fleet card and during the interview, be slated that he was using lhe card, but didn't know how many limes," said Trooper Sandra Larsen. "He said he was having trouble with drugs." The man has not yet been arrested and charges are pending. Man survives crash into pond BARRY TOWNSHIP - A Delton man escaped injury Saturday when be lost control of his car on a slushy Pifer Road near Cobb Road, ran off the road and overturned in a pond at about 8:15 a.m. Matthew Norris Smith, 48, originally was reported to be trapped under waler inside lhe vehicle but he told police he was able to force lhe car door open to escape. Police said Smith escaped unharmed. Lake O man drives under flatbed trailer WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - A Lake Odessa man suffered only a cut to his hand and a speeding ticket Saturday after he drove his pickup truck off North M-43 near Carlton Center Road where he struck, then drove under a flatbed trailer. The Barry County Sheriffs Department reported that Dwight Lynn Hoffman, 41, lost control of the vehicle due to speed and that alcohol was not believed to be a factor. Hoffman was reportedly not wearing a seat bell when the accident occurred. �The Hastings Banner Thursday. April 13. 2000 - Page 17 “Operation Nightcap” to begin Phase II Boy hurt when struck by pickup truck Collision destroys cars in Hastings No one was seriously hurt but two vehicles were destroyed Friday when they collided at Market and State streets at about 2 p.m. in Hastings. Norma Smith, 68. of Lake Odessa was on her way to work at Pennock Hospital when she attempted to cross State Street on Market Street. Smith told Hastings City Police she did not see the eastbound truck, driven by Bryan Faurot, 41, of Nashville. Smith's car struck Faurot. then impacted a tree where her car came to rest. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts. Smith was not hurt, while Faurot was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated and released. Smith was issued a citation for failure to yield the right of way. said Chief Jerry Sarver. A 7-yer>'-old Hastings boy riding a bicycle was hurt Thursday when he was struck by a pickup truck in the 900 block of East Mill Street, according to a report by the Hastings City Police Department. Jacob Daniel Nesbitt exited a driveway on the bike and allegedly entered the path of a westbound truck, driven by Joseph Lee Miller, 17, of Hastings, according to police and witnesses. Nesbitt, whom witnesses said was not wearing a helmet, was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated, admitted and then released to his home the next day. Phase II of "Operation Nightcap" will take place over the Easter holiday weekend in Barry County. Local law enforcement agencies will be focusing extra patrols to deter drunk dri­ ving. Phase I took place over the St. Patrick's Day weekend. Overtime patrols were sent out by the Barry County Sheriff s office and Prairieville Township Police In Phase II. Barry County Sheriff, Hast­ ings Police. Barry Township Police and Prairieville Township Police will all have extra patrols out in an effort to make holi­ day driving safe. In Michigan, almost 40 percent of all traf­ fic fatalities involve alcohol. Despite more than a decade of education and enforce­ ment. drunk and impaired motorists are still a danger. Sheriff Steve DeBoer advises that alco­ hol-related driving is the number one cause of death for young people and it is lhe fourth leading cause of death for all people. Driving under the influence of alcohol increases the risk of a crash and injury is more likely to be serious, even fatal, when alcohol is involved. 3r. Martens A\ailablc at GIik's ‘Cross Walk’ set for Good Friday The annual community Good Friday Cross Walk will be held in Hastings, start­ ing at 9:30 a.m. April 21 from Grace Lutheran Church Everyone is invited to join the ecumeni­ cal walk, which has a new route this year due lo construction on West Stale Road "We walk in silence as a time of reflec­ tion on lhe meaning of our Lord's crucifix­ ion for our individual discipleship." said the Rev. Michael Anton. "We walk as a group to bear witness in our community * the meaning of Good Friday." Those who walk are welcome to lake turns carrying the cross, if they wish. For those who can't walk the entire distance, they may join the group for as long as they feel comfortable and drop in and drop out as needed. Hove on Escape BE FIRE-SAFE Pion two exits out olaoch room. outside ond take The walk route starts from Grace Lutheran at 239 E. North St. (across from Tendercare Nursing Home) and continues south on Michigan Avenue, west on Slate Street, north on Broadway, east on Mill Street and north on Michigan Avenue and back to Grace Lutheran. For more information, call Grace Lutheran at 945-9414. X CRAIG HOFFMAN X In honor of National Volunteer Week, we would like to show our lone and support for your dedication to Hastings Fire Department. 5 years of service Mon-Sat 10-'9. Sun 12-5 wwwwwwww MIDDLEVILLE LIONS (Chicken IDirmer April 16th - Middle Villa Inn 12:00 noon ~ 3:00 ADULTS *7*" CHILDREN under 12 *4“ Once out, stay out. W State St. lbwJtawUir—Ruth. Monique, Adam. Children under 3 * FREE Secretaries Week April 24 - 28. 2000 For ticket^ rail 616-948-8893 BOSSCS—Honor your secretary by submitting his or her name in the.. Get Extra CA$H From Your Home Or Business! WE FINANCE AU TYPES OF REAL ESTATE! 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Ml 49058 —or DROP OFF « the Banner ollke iPttHas I �18-Th* HMltagt Banner - Th-raday. Apri 13.2000 Middleville woman, Orangeville man killed in separate accidents Man arrested for assault in Orangeville shooting by Shelly Suiter Si^ff Writer A 20-year-old Middleville woman was killed Monday when she pulled into the path of a car al Patterson and Green Lake roads (140th Street) in Allegan County Monday, according to the Wayland Post of the Michigan State Police. Police said Amber Renee Thompson was eastbound on 140th Street at about 2:20 p.m. when she stopped at the stop sign at Patterson before proceeding east into the path of a southbound car. Thompson was struck in the driver's door and pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle. Sandra Kay Hayward, $4 of Bradley, was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where she was treated for her tryuries and released. Troopers said both victims were wearing seat belts when the crash occurred. Agencies responding to the scene were the Allegan County Sheriffs Department, the Leighton Township Fire Department, the Middleville Police Department, Leighton Township E.M.S. and the Archer-Hampel-Kubiak Funeral Home No funeral information was available at press time Wednesday. Police said her par­ by Shelly Saber Staff Writer An argument That ended with an Or­ angeville man being shot in lhe knee and ankle April 6 has resulted in felony assault charges against an Allegan County couple. Lance Fontain Cuy. 36. was captured by South Haven authorities Thursday after­ noon after he allegedly shot 28-year-old Ja­ son Lee Marshall al Marshall's Rook Road home that morning, said troopers from the Hastings Pou of the Michigan State Po­ lice. -It was not drug related that we know of." said Trooper Bill Arndt, who conducted lhe investigation. ents reside in Columbus, Ind. In a separate accident which occurred Sunday at noon. Michael Jeffrey Hall, 37, of Shelbyville, was killed instantly when the moped he war. riding was struck at the intersection of Otis Lake Road and Keller Road in Hope Township. Troopers said Todd Leinaar, 27 of Delton was driving a van south on Otis Lake Road when he allegedly failed to stop for a stop sign, striking Hall. Efforts to revive Hall, who suffered head injuries, were unsuccessful at the scene. Alcohol was not believed to have been a factor in the cause of the crash, said troop­ ers. "It appears Mr. Leinaar tried to stop be­ cause there were long skid marks," said po­ lice. Troopers were assisted at the scene by Delton E.M.S., Pine Lake Fire Department and the Barry-Prairieville-Hope Fire De­ partment. The crash remains under investigation. Hall was a lifelong resident of the Plainwell area and services will be held at Orangeville Pentecostal Church Thursday, April 13 at 11 a.m. Michael Jeffrey Hall Arndt said Guy and Marshall s aunt. Eva Brower. 43 of Allegan, had Hopped at the home to pick up Brower's child before the couple planned to continue to Grand Rapids. Brower allegedly stayed in the car with another child while Guy approached to the home. TRIBE, cont. from page 2 that the tribe was not officially recognized until after the agreements were made that "it doesn't make sense to say the tribe came into existence one day in 1999. In order to attain federal recognition it had to prove continuous tribal existence." The tribe, which has offices on 142nd Avenue in Dorr, received official recogni­ tion as a sovereign Indian nation in Au­ gust, 1999. The band has said it plans to eventually open a casino, possibly near Kalamazoo, but is focusing now on help­ ing its members receive federal services they are now eligible to receive. "Apparently Marshall answered the door and made some remarks that led to a verbal argument which escalated into gun shots," said Arndt. "He (Guy) slated he waa not trying to kill him. It was in self defense, were his statements." Marshall was shot with a .380 caliber handgun, said Ardnt. which police later re­ covered. Lance Fontain Guy "They ditched the gun on their way to Grand Rapids," said Arndt. They got nabbed on their way back from Grand Rapids by South Haven troopers." Guy was arraigned on one count of as­ sault with intent to do great bodily harm leas than murder and on one count of using a firearm during the commission of a felony. He is currently free on S3.500, 10-perccnt bond awaiting a preliminary examina­ tion. Brower turned herself in to the Hastings Pon of the Michigan State Police on Tuesday and was arraigned on ore count of accessory after the fact and obstructing jus­ tice. She is free on a S2.5OO personal recog­ nizance hood awaiting an April 19 prelimi­ nary examination at 9 a.m. tn Barry County 56 B District Court. 2000 GMC SONOMA 4X4 2000 GMC SONOMA DEEP TINT GLASS, BUCKET SEAT, SPUT BENCH SEAT, AUTO, SMOOTH V-6 AUTO, CD, TILT, CRUISE, R®E SUSPENSION. ALUMINUM HIGH RIDER PKG. WHEELS, CD, AIR, TILT, CRUISE WIST NOW LKAflTNOW <-“9 S5QQ00___ <977 MONTH* MONTH* •PLUS TAX a PLATES. $1503 DUE AT S8NMG 36 MONTH, 12,000 MSES PSI YEAR LEASE M EMPLOYEES SAME MN N0MI Dreisbach ItontWrtunBS Tib, Thu It Rl unB 6 Sdurdoy irtl 3 wuwsok sales Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 Nckth Mkmicah Awimm Hastx* Mchkmh 4S0BB coh (616£9484)000 T«»«y Mon4Wld8-7 Tui.Thu4MB-5 1-888-49*5539 BUY WITH CONFIDENCE .. ... SHOP AT ___ _______________________________________ * Truck Where Exceeding Your Expeltation^ W PONTIAC TRANS AM CONVERTIBLE, 41,000 MILES, 350, TRIPLE BLACK WOW! *95 BUICK PARK AVENUE 38,000 MILES, ONE OWNER, NONE NICER ANYWHERE! SAW $13,995 vmm mam> na en • otps CORRECTION In art article last week about V. Harry Adrounie numbers were transposed in ore of the paragraphs. The sentence should have said "Adrounie studied and taught en­ vironmental health issues for more than 51 years during his military career and civilian life..." •7 PONTIAC MAND AM St *188**™ BS OLDS CUTLASS SUPftEME V4. LOADED. 47.000 HOLES *97 OLDS CUTLASS SUPBEME LOCAL TRADE. M. LOADED I *188**™ •7 CHEVY LUMMA ■S7 CHEVY BLAZER LT < ML AW A LOT Of «HCU FOO ONLY LEATHER, CD. LOW MIES, LK NEW M 8 OUT 84 MUCK IE SABRE •7 DODGE 1500 SHORTBOX 4X4 *16,500 ■ *188**™ ALL PAYMENTS FIGURED ZERO DOWN. ADD TAXES & PLATES ONLY Notice of Mortgage Foractoaur* Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been nwto m the conditions of a mortgage made by Jatary L. VWtance, a single man (original mortgagors) to Mayflower dtVa Union Mortgage Servtoee, Me.. Mortgagee, dated October 22.1997, and record­ ed on October 24, 1997 In Document No. 1003183. on Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION. as assignee by an assignment dated November 26, 1907, which was recorded on September 8, 1998, in Document No. 1017573, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVEN­ TY-THREE AND 29/100 doBara (667.973.29). including interest at 9.950% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wifi be forectoeed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml all DO p m , on May 4.2000. Sari premwes ve situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County, MkMgan, and are described as: ~ Commencing at a comer poet In the Northeast comer of that part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 174 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North, Range 7 West. South of the Michigan Central Railroad and South of M-79, thence Southwesterly 167 feet to an Iron Stake, thence due South 203 feet to an iron Stake, thence West 125 feet, thence North 183 feet, thence Northeasterly 125 feet to lhe beginning, Section 35. Town 3 North. Rango 7 Weal. The redemption period shafl bo 6 mcnth(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 23. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Sufle 100 Brigham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200012928 l^ers (4/20) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-04-20.pdf 88b8df9f842649b525a12122c8fa20b1 PDF Text Text Conferenc many pen See Story on Pi Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 f...... 00/00/00 HASTNGS Ml 40058-1893 Hastings VOLUME 147, NO. 16 News Briefs: Attorney General to visit Hastings Michigan Attorney General Jennifer Grubotm will be guen ipeaker at * special i,iformation vemumr next Tuetday. April 25, al the Hastings High School lecture hall. The seminar will begin at 2 p.m. and will feu no later than 4 pjn The session, tpooaored jointly by J- Ad Graphics, publishers of the Banner, and the Michigan Press Association, will focus on the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act h is intended to be informative for public governmental units and agencies, as well as the press itself. Those attending are encouraged to bring questions about what public of­ ficials can and can't do under the two nets and what the public is entitled to. The attorney general, a Democrat, was first elected to bur post ht JohnsSreSrhlfhefeSSSS^ . fltwe¥-tichhr>»ahO««b^ * ‘Cross Walk’is Good Friday The annual community Good Friday Cross Walk will be held in Haatinga, starting al 9:30 am. April 21 from Grace Lutheran Church Everyone is invited to join the ecu­ menical walk, which has a new route this year due to construction oat West 1 State Road. "We walk m silence as a time of re­ flection on the meaning of our Lords crucifixion for our individual disctploriup,' said the Rev. Michael Anion. Those who walk are welcome Io take turns carrying rhe cross, if they Wish For those who cant walk the en­ tire distance, they may join the group for as long as they feel comfortable and drop in and drop out as needed. The walk route starts from Grace Lutheran at 239 E. North St. (across from Tenderc.-re Nursing Home) and continues south oa Michigan Avenue, west on State Sir ret. north on Broad­ way. east on Mill Street and north mt Michigan Avenue and bock to Grace Lutheran For more information, call Grace Lutheran a 945-9414. THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2000 Book on fossils debated at TK by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A Thornapplc Kellogg Schoo) Board member suggested Monday night that "Fossils Tell of Long Ago," a slim, green 32-page paperback book by Aliki, be re­ moved from a summer school reading class. David Smith asked that the book be re­ moved because he did not feel that it was providing a balanced view in its statement that the earth is at least "millions of years old." The book, originally published in 1972 and revised in 1990, tdls how fossils are formed, how scientists use fossils and how even children can find fossils in the world around them. The book is part of the summer school reading group books for second- and third-graders. But it was not used with last year's students. Superintendent Jay Cason explained that the response to the request was to form a review committee, which included parents, teachers and administrators. The committee met and reviewed the book and decided to keep it in the summer school program. 'Die school improvement committee 'her discussed the book and voted 14-1 to keep it in the program. The school board was then given the task of reviewing the book. Smith said, "I appreciate the work the committee and everyone has done on this issue. I don't believe that anyone is doing anything intentionally. But this is just a theory. Many scientists do believe that the fossil record demonstrates the age of the earth, but not all agree." Smith shared a list of scientists who don't believe the earth is billions of years old with his colleagues on the board He re­ iterated the need for the district to present "balanced views." Smith said. "I believe public schools should be open to diverse views." Smith also asked that the review com­ mittee policy be changed to allow the per­ son bringing the complaint to speak before the committee. Smith said he heard that much of the discussion was on i book he had recommended that showed the way to present differing views rather than the book by Aliki. "h's not religion versus science. Smith concluded. "I don't believe that what this book says is true and these are young, im­ pressionable minds. In all die discussion. 1 never heard anyone ask, "Is this book pre­ senting a balanced perspective?" Board member Nancy Goodin told Smith that she did considerable research and came away feeling that what was presented in the book was "best knowledge.” Kim Selleck told the board he had his second-grader read the book and had no qualms about giving it to other students.. Board President Dan Parker noted that other widely held beliefs in the past such as the earth being flat or being the center of the universe have been proven to be wrong "Kids need to know there arc other pos­ sibilities.' Parka i.;; IjHc suggested adding a stMcment saytR* •uxfonwatiow in thi* book is just one tlicory among many." The book includes a description of the process of fossilization of a fish. It is a story about a group of racially diverse and boys and girls with differing abilities who visit a museum. Several books by Aliki are also included m lists of books to be used in schools with a character education focus. The author is popular with children and has written more than 60 books for children, fiction and non­ fiction. Anyone with an interest in learning more about fossils and how they are believed in some circles to reflect the age of the earth See FOSSILS, continued page 5 (Additional) News Briefs (appear or page 2) Easter in bloom... Floral Designs in Hastings is all ready tor the Easter holiday and spring. Area churches have special services and music planned for Holy Week. For details see inside today's Banner. Tempers flare in Rutland Twp. by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Ehlers to visit Hastings Third District Congressman Vera Ehlers will have a "town meeting trona 9 to 10 am Saturday, May 13. ■ the Hastings Fire Station. 110 E. Mill Sl Ehlers makes an appearance h> Hast­ ings every spring lo talk with con­ stituents about issues and concerns fac­ ing the district and the nation. Ehlers, a Republican, has served ia Congress since 1994, after he won a special election to succeed the late Paul Henry The Third Congressional District in­ cludes the city of Hastings and ths townships of Irving. Carlton, Wood­ land. Rutland, Hastings, Castleton and two-thirds of Hope Township. The public is welcome to attend. PRICE 50* The Delton medical clinic. Delton medical clinic closing rumor denied Officials at Borgess Health Alliance arc denying rumors that the Delton Medical Clinic Center will close this summer. Though an employee of the clinic said they wanted patients to hear the news first. Lew Tysman. a spokesperson for Borgess. said no such decision to close has been made The Delton clinic is staffed by a physi­ cian. Dr. Joseph Roth, an osteopath from Pro Med Health Care, a five-county group based at Borgess Health Alliance of Kala­ mazoo. Dr "We've talked with the clinic s managers to see if they can run things differently, to see if there are other ways they can oper­ ate." Tysman acknowledged We re trying to save money, to be more efficient." Tysman said a big part of the economic problem is Congress' enactment of the Bal­ anced Budget Act. which has substantially reduced the federal government's reim­ bursement for Medicare "It has had a negative effect on the hospi­ tal and health care providers." he said, adding that the five-year effect has cost Borgess about $55 million. He continued to stress, however, that no decision to close the clinic has been made, though "we've been talking about a number of places to save money." Rumors have been that the Delton clinic will close as early as July 1. Borgess and Pro Med Health Care run a number of local clinics in southwest Michigan communities. Tempers flared April 12 during a debate by Rutland Township Board members over whether to pay the township's hourly em­ ployees for their lunch hours. Trustee Marlin Walters disagreed with Supervisor Bob Edwards' proposal to with­ hold the lunch hour payment saying that some of the employees, mainly the deputy clerk and deputy treasurer, continue to wail on the public between noon and 1 p.m. Previously, the township s policy was to have open office hours only from 9 a.m. until noon on Mondays and Thursdays. After lengthy and heated debate on the matter, the board voted 4-2 at its regular meeting to open the office in the after­ noons from I p.m. to 3 p.m. "I'm in favor of going from 1 to 3. but I'm not in favor of closing up between noon and I," said Walters, who voted 'no' on the new policy. The newly adopted policy states that hourly employees will not be paid for their lunch hours on those days. And, Edwards asked for a general agree­ ment from the board following the vote that employees will also not be paid for their lunch hours on days they work other than Mondays and Thursdays. "Someone is probably going to be here, we're not going to say 'you have to get out of the building.' we're just saying 'let's set policy for payment.'" "So they'll wail on people for free?" asked citizen Sandra Freese. ’’Yes." said Edwards. Clerk Robin McKenna noted that it's a good idea to staff the township hall during lunch hours because it's the only time some citizens can use township services "I've gone lo other townships and I've gone to other county buildings and found them closed on their lunch hour," noted Trustee Sandy Hause. "And I don't disagree with you, but it makes you angry and it upsets you and there's no need to upset anybody for that reason," said Walters. McKenna added that "we are here to serve the public." One audience member asked if the deputy clerk and treasurer could stagger their lunch hours to solve the problem of staffing the office al the noon hour. “If you had people here to stagger with," said McKenna. "But the only ones that have been here for the last month are Rose (deputy clerk McMellen) and I." McKenna was referring to the absence of township Treasurer Blanche Munjoy and deputy Treasurer Laura Munjoy. who have reportedly withdrawn their resignations. Edwards said he was merely proposing the new policy to offer added hours for bet­ ter service to the public. "We're a growing township and it's tak­ ing more and more involvement from all of us." said Edwards. "This (new policy) is not taking salaried employees into account because salaried employees are in and out, but that would give us a little more service lo the community." "You're punishing people that want to work." said McKenna. "You're punishing people that want to lake care of these citi­ zens, we're public servants, you're taking away their lunch hours." "I'm not taking away their lunch hours," said Edwards. "Thornapple Township closes from 12 to 1. They close the whole township right down. They go to lunch. Otherwise, you arc going to pay a deputy treasurer or whoever whatever we pay them lo stay here and answer the phone when we have our voice mail. We paid a high amount for that voice mail.-' Edwards said paying for lunch hours could cost the township an additional $192 See RUTLAND, continued page S �Thursday. April 20 2000 Page 2 - The Hastings Banner Speaker promotes master planning by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Steve Langworthy, keynote speaker at the OUR Land Conference at Delton High School April 15. talked about the impor­ tance of master planning for any governing unit. Langworthy is regarded as an expert in the Held of zoning. He has conducted dozens of zoning seminars and training pro­ grams for local government, the Michigan Township Association. Michigan Munici­ pal League and the Michigan Association of Planning Officials l^ngworthy works within the consulting firm of LSL Plan­ ning (formerly Langworthy LcBlanc, which he co-founded). Langworthy explained that a master plan is a policy statement for a village, town­ ship. county or city, which plans for land use in the future and is created by the plan­ ning commission. A master plan and parts of its creation process is presenbed by state legislation. The planning commission is the main author and adopter of a master plan. Lang­ //lote... worthy explained. The zoning ordinance de­ fines the specific details affecting land use in order to achieve the goals and policies defined in the master plan. The plan needs the support of the governing body, that administers the ordinances. Having the main board or commission and zoning ap­ peals board members take part in creating the plan is very important so that everyone agrees the plan implements the communi­ News Briefs: ty’s desires for the area. The plan needs the support of the com­ munity. Without it. Langworthy said, the plan will not be implemented. A plan needs to be comprehensive enough to offer rationale for the zoning or­ dinances created to carry out that plan, but to allow for flexibility to adapt to changing conditions, he said. The master plan would include the com­ munity vision statement, and name a few major goals. Goals should be broadly stated, but narrow enough to be achievable and realistic. They' should paint a picture of the future with results identified and include some of the means for achieving them. Historic program set for April 27 Steve Langworthy Langworthy said no master plan is com­ plete for 20 years into the future He said even in five years many factors related to See MASTER PLAN. cont. page 3 -‘fiw The only reproductions we can’t compete with The Friends of the Hastings Public Library and the community division of the "Our Library, Our Community" campaign will present "Adventures in Michigan's Past," featuring historian Larry Massie of Allegan at 7 p.m. Thursday. April 27. al the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish House. A reception with Larry and Priscilla Massie, featuring hors' d'oeuvres, will be held from 5:30 to 7 at a cost of $10 apiece. The program will be free of charge. All proceeds will go to benefit the campaign for a new library facility. For more information, call the li­ brary at 945-4263. Mother’s Day contest slated Entries are being accepted from now until Friday, April 28. at sponsoring businesses and J-Ad Graphics for the "Mother of the Day" Mother's Day contest. The winner will be one special mom who will be treated to a full day of fun and prizes. The winner will get free use of a car for the day, will be chauffeured for a shopping spree, get a free lunch and dinner, and other shopping delights offered by local businesses. The sponsors are Al Fresco, Delton Floral, Hearts Desire, Back Door Deli, Razor's Edge. Hodges Jewelry, Dreis­ bach Motors, J-Ad Graphics and Sam's Joint. Encampment set at Charlton Park CivjJ War re-enactors will prepare educational activities related to the un­ derground railroad at Charlton I*ark. „ from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Aptil 29 and 30. , ,,qZ. The "Spring Encampment — Civil War — Underground Railroad" will be pul together by the 5th Kentucky and 24th Michigan regiments. Activities will include preparing underground railroad stations, working on the "Sweet Clara Freedom" quilt, story­ telling. dancing and dance instructions, music, military drills and camp life. Re-enactors also will be preparing for the Civil War re-enactment that is planned at Charlton Park in July. Admission for this spring encamp­ ment is free. maternity ward Over 50 years of printing and publishing... Family commitment to service and customer satisfaction March of Dimes walk is April 29 The 30th annual Barry County March of Dimes WalkAmerica 2000 will be held Saturday morning, April 29, at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. Opening ceremonies will be at 8:30 a.m. and the walk will gel under way at 9. The start and finish line is being sponsored by Gavin Chevrolet. The distance of the walk has been estimated at five miles. The purpose of the annual event is lo raise money to support March of Dimes programs, which include com­ munity services, advocacy, research and education. The March of Dimes' mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. Besides Barry County, the walkathon will be taking place in more than 1,450 communities across the U.S. Gospel featured at the Showcase Weekly publications, monthly magazines, nitche market publications, advertising publications, annual rc]>orts. books, catalogs, newsletters, posters, letterheads, business cards and more. Call 616-945-9554 I q J-Ad Graphics, IncX 19.52 North Broadway • Hastings, MI 49058 We Dclivcr^MHi^MM An evening of gospel music featur­ ing Dave Dickerson and Matthew's House will be held at 6:30 tonight (Thursday. April 20) during the Musi­ cians' Showcase at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. Dickerson, a singer, songwriter and guitarist from Potterville, has per­ formed at numerous Showcases at Ar­ by's in the past. He has released five albums. Matthew's House, a Christian music group from Hastings and Nashville, is making its debut at the Showcase. Members are currently working on their first album. Members of the group include Teresa Pash, Shari Car­ ney. Bill Wolfe and Alan Lentz. The group will be performing original and traditional gospel songs. Sealing at the Showcase is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Two more blood drives in April Two more Red Cross blood drives are scheduled for this month in Barry County. The first will be from 1 to 7 p.m. today (Thursday. April 20) at the Hast­ ings Moose Lodge in downtown Hast­ ings. The other area blood drive this month will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday. April 26, at Hastings High School. There continues to be a shortage of blood supplies, so the need is great. Anyone who is at least 17 years of age, weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to contribute. Business lunch will be April 27 The Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce will have a business lun­ cheon at noon Thursday, April 27, at the County Seat Restaurant in Hast­ ings. There will be a buffet lunch, includ­ ing drink, for $7.95. The program will include introduc­ ing new businesses and members and getting reacquainted with the "old." West State Road closed until June Hastings City Manager Jeff Mans­ field has announced that West State Road will be closed to through traffic until around June 24. The road is undergoing reconstruc­ tion, repaving, clearing, grading, curb and gutter and guardrail installation in a $513,710.36 project, partly funded by a Michigan Department of Trans­ portation TEA-21 program grant of $375,000. Though the road will be closed to through traffic for a majority of the project duration (84 calendar days), the contractor, Brenner Excavating of Hopkins, will accommodate the annual Memorial Day parade and cemetery op­ erations. Detour signs will help direct traffic around the construction areas. ‘Golden Deeds’ nominees sought The Exchange Club ‘ n‘ again is seeking nominations for the Book of Golden Deeds Award. This is an exclusive Exchange Club program that honors members of the community wlx> serve their fellow cit­ izens, said committee chairwoman Nancy Bradley. "The club annually seeks to recog­ nize a member of the community for his or her exceptional, public-spirited deeds who, because of quiet and unas­ suming dedication, may be unrecog­ nized for his or her activities," Bradley said. The award will be presented at the Mayor's Exchange Luncheon Thurs­ day, May 25, at the Hastings Country Club. The Book of Golden Deeds recipient also has historically been honored with being the grand marshal of the Hast­ ings Summerfest parade. To nominate someone for the award, pick up a nomination form at the Hastings Public Library, which is open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays from. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Completed forms can be returned to the library by May 1. ‘Heart’ dinner, auction is May 4 The second annual "Celebration of the Heart" dinner and auction will be held Thursday. May 4, at the Hastings Country Club. The social hour starts at 6 p.m., fol­ lowed by the dinner, speaker and auc­ tion. All proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. Dr. Kay Ann Kline, a researcher from Grand Valley State University who receives a research grant from the American Heart Association, will be talking about what can be expected from research in the future. Area restaurants are donating the food that will be served during the din­ ner. Those who attend are expected to have fun bidding on a variety of do­ nated auction items. Tickets for the event arc available from event co-chair Eric Dreisbach at Dreisbach Motors in Hastings or from event co-chair Tom Mohler at the Barry Intermediate School District or from Al Jarvis at McDonald’s Restau­ rant in Hastings. Some sponsorship opportunities are also available. Individual tickets are a $50 donation per person. The first local AHA dinner/auction was held last year and successfully raised more than $12,000. �MASTER PLAN, continued from page 2 the plan will change, and the plan should be revised at least that often. Ideally, the plan will be adjusted at least once a year. Often bad planning is recognized only after something undesirable happens because the plan was not accurate, complete or specific or strong enough. Changes that will affect the plan can in­ clude different residents living in the area, different officials in charge, changing ideas, changing needs, things happening that were not anticipated, and population growth. "Michigan is a strong property rights stale," Langworthy said. Zoning is asked to balance competing interests between neighboring property owners. The zoning authority must often balance between the best public interest and the individual prop­ erty owner's interest. The master plan must identify what the primary community values are, whether keeping rural or small town character, agri­ cultural values, natural resources ’nd more. The plan attempts to say how it will pro­ tect and maintain these values over time. A typical plan generally expresses a con­ cern about the quality of life, a concern about the environment, attempts to create quality development, providing adequate public services where development occurs, and to prevent negative effects from con­ flicting uses between neighbors. Often there is a paradox in what people value, such as when people move to the country because they value open space, but in moving there, help to bring the city character they did not like with them to the country. At least part of the solution for people moving to the country is to remedy the un­ desirable features people move away from, Langworthy said. In reality, people like open space more than farms, when referring to rural character arj often dislike the smell of farms, and the inconvenience of large farm equipment. Agriculture is an industry, a land use and a cultural feature. Commercial centers also bring other fac­ tors, which affect the character of an area. Roads, and public utilities are needed in densely populated areas, but in turn encour­ age development. Utilities are expensive. Growth near sewer and water will help pay the bills. Developed road systems also will encourage growth. The plan needs to reflect community valued features. Before starting the master planning process, the officials must know if the community wants to grow, and how to encourage or slow or keep the same rate of growth, pie identity, the direction and tools m<|V^MD6kl rt the plML The planning Mipunuwon owil have (he will power and desire lo carry out dial plan Therefore, the plan must reflect where growth is to oc ur where il is warned. This is created by the design of the governmen­ tal unit lo reflect the desires of the com­ munity. "Some people think growth should be driven by the market, and is the reason for rexoning a parcel," Langworthy said. "You don't give zoning to people just because they ask for it-" He explained that the argument of "high­ est and best use" is the developer’s term for profitability, but for planners the best use has to do with public good. Conflicting uses often occur between es­ tablished residents and newcomers wanting to add to or change the former use of a par­ cel. Langworthy quoted from Michigan law, that "private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation." Legitimate governmental interest might in­ clude taking land for public use. like a park or a road, with compensation. There must be a good reason to impose a restriction. There must be a justification in the master plan for choices, in order to avoid the label "arbitrary and capricious." Rezoning land may result in either a reduc­ tion or increase in value. It is not always clear if this is "a taking." It becomes very important to follow proper zoning proce­ dures, and to have variance requirements to stand up to people contesting zoning. "When initiating the master planning process, the place to begin is with the areas in agreement, and with common values. Together you decide what to do and then justify the reasons." Langworthy said. The steps of the process of creating and using the master plan are identifying the issues, gathering data, determining the di­ rection, making decisions, adoption of the plan, implementation and review. Goals need to be realistic and achievable. For instance. Langworthy said, cluster de­ velopments to preserve open spice were popular until it was learned as long as there are two-acre lots available in the country, many people would not move to a clustered development. In a short seminar about drawing people into the planning process, whether officials or citizens, Langworthy said the best thing you can offer is to convince people they can make a difference. The goals of the plan should he some­ what specific but not elaborately detailed The plan should not limit the options available to the officials using it. An out­ side expert may be helpful to look over the plan to be sure different segments are not contradictory or so broad as to be meaning­ less. Public panels, committees or focus groups can be nominated by members on the planning commission or board. Mem­ bers of this panel should clearly understand their role in the process, whether advisory, participatory, or actually empowered with part of the decision making. Community surveys can reflect public feeling on major issues. Surveys can be mailed, or by phone. Langworthy recom­ mended using an outside professional firm which knows how to conduct surveys and how to ask questions in ways to get accu­ rate answers. Sometimes a community survey will come back with results very different than the findings from the focus group. It is best when one validates the other. If there is too much discrepancy, the plan will not be easy to implement, Langworthy said. Planners also need to coordinate planning efforts with those of suirounding localities to avoid turf issues. Public workshops and town meetings are planned to invite the public at large lo voice opinions to various planning com­ missioners on a small group or individual basis, rather than in a large group setting. Citizens are encouraged to write their ideas on a map. perhaps to identify a significant natural feature, for instance. Although newspaper notices do not usu­ ally draw a lot of people to a meeting for public participation unless people are fear­ ful or angry, a useful amount of informa­ tion about the process is provided through the media. Public hearings must lx held. Langwor­ thy said if the job is done right along the way, people will feel they have had input. Harion Emanuel, who skydives with Skydive Hastings, works to free a parachute from the trees on Airport Road after a skydiving mishap last Saturday at 1:37 p.m. Shifting winds caused one person to become entangled in this tree while skydiving. Injury to the person and other information was not available at press time. Unfriendly skies? that the process is being done well, and few will come lo the public hearing. Travelogues to end The travelogue presentation on Vietnam and Burma this Friday at 7 p.m. will be the last for the Hastings Kiwanis Club, sponsors of the "World Travel Series" for the last SI yean. Kiwanis spokespersons said economics have played a major role in the decision to discontinue the long-running series of seven films that were shown each month 1 (except December) from September through April every year. The most recent problems have been the deadly combination of rising costs to produce the travelogues and the decline in attendance. Project Chairman Michael Hubert and Hastings Kiwanis President Chris Fluke, a joint published statement, reported that "the series has been losing money for several years and attendance has dropped lo the point that it is too expensive to continue. Kiwanis Club member Steve Jacobs noted that "for SI years Kiwanis has brought in the world. These wonderful programs and great presenters have, over the years, showed us every part of this world." Kiwanis also expressed appreciation to all the area musicians who have provided entertainment before the travel film presentations and during i i The final install series, which has citizens in recent years, and "Burma and Vietnam." filmmaker will be present to narrate. Tickets for the Hastings Kiwanis last travel film can be purchased from any Kiwanian at J-Ad Graphics, Neil's Printing or Walker-Fluke Accounting, or at the door on the night of the showing. Another skydiving accident was reported 20 minutes later at 2 p.m., Saturday at the airport, when a skydiver accidentally hit the side of the hanger, while descending. A call to emergency personnel reported the woman was coherent, with pain and a possible broken right leg. No other information was available at press time. OUR Land committee recommends and land use actions by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Land use is the must important issue in Barry County, according to Don Drum­ mond. chairman of the OUR Land Com­ mittee, speaking at a conference sponsored by that organization in Delton April 15. Drummond said residents believed, land use was the most important issue affecting the future in to a survey taken by the Futuring Committee in 1988. As a result, the OUR Land Committee was started by a group of volunteer residents who want to educate people in the county on land use matters. An OUR Land conference last year drew a large turnout and many attendees became involved in the committee's work. Four action groups resulted, each of which has worked for more than a yea., working on education, studying related is­ sues, current changes on a wider scale, and attempting to suggest solutions to land use problems unique to Barry County. This year the OUR Land conference drew 110 people. Each of the action committees reported on their findings. In a report given by Jan McKeough for the Planning and Zoning action group, larger land parcels are being cut up by land splits at an increasing rate. In 1992 there were 13 property splits, creating 35 parcels. McKeough compared. "In 1997 there were 132 parent parcel divi­ sion applications, affecting 4,605.79 acres, creating 297 parcels, yielding 764 maxi­ mum splits. In 1998, 171 parcel division applications affecting 10,002.32 acres, cre­ ating 415 parcels, yielding 1,298 maxi­ mum splits, in 1999 there were 200 parent parcels divided, 11,486.32 acres affected yielding 466 parcels creating 1,546 splits.” In just the first two months of this year 13 parcels affecting 532.79 acres with 22 parcels created with a maximum of 82 maximum splits. The majority of these splits were allowed under the Land Divi­ sion Act. McKeough said Development is cur­ rently done in s vuy haphazard manner, based on land availability. Little regard is given lo whether it is smart growth. "Overviews, prior to developing, do nut ad­ dress infrastructure needs, land potential, use conflicts, or incompatible uses, preser­ vation of open space, and the protection of natural resources, as long as the use is al­ lowable." The infrastructure action group has fo­ cused primarily on roads. The group favors planning ahead on state highways, espe­ cially along M-37 where increased traffic is anticipated between Grand Rapids and Hast­ ings. Changes might include zoning con­ sistent set b’cks, driveway access, bypasses or shared access, walkways and utility One hundred ten people attended the OUR L and Conference on land use held at Delton High School April 15. easements To achieve this, the group encourages in­ tergovernmental cooperation of various en­ tities with jurisdictions in which the high­ ways fall. Cooperative zoning for residen­ tial. commercial, or industrial use was en­ couraged by the committee. Tlx committee recommends a citizen group work with the county commissioners and the economic development committee to shape an action plan which will serve the needs of Barry County. The group plans to bring an MDOT speaker to the area in May. The next issue the group will look at is sewer systems in the county. The Open Space subcommittee recom­ mended a purchase of development rights feasibility study. The Open Space sub­ committee also recommended keeping abreast of legislative initiatives. The committee recommended an educa­ tion campaign about existing land preserva­ tion options, about conservation case­ ments, about tax advantages for landowners working with a land conservancy, and facil­ itating enrollments in Michigan PA1I6 and PDR programs, or the federal Conser­ vation Reserve Program. The Open Space committee recom­ mended the creation of an Agricultural Economic Development Authority for Barry County by the County Commission­ ers. The committee suggested the authority should collaborate with the Michigan Agri­ cultural Stewardship Association, the Michigan Integrated Food and Fanning Systems, the Farm Bureau, and the Na­ tional Fanners Union. Creation of an outdoor recreation depart­ ment for Barry County by the County Board of Commissioners was recommended by the committee, as this relates to a recre­ ation and tourism economy to presene the rural character and natural beauty of the county. Recommendations by the Waler Quality action group offered 25 specific actions. Highest priority was placed on enforcing existing wetland regulations, ordinances protecting water quality and education about groundwater, aquifers, watersheds, and the water cycle. In order for the public to have better understanding, education was advised to make people aware of problems. and corrections they can make to protect water quality. Agency partners in the educative role for water quality include the Barry-Eaton Health Department, the Barry Conservation District, Barry Michigan State University Extension, Natural Resources Conservation Service. Barry Drain Commission and the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship pro­ gram. Recommendations by the Planning and Zoning action group included organizing multi-jurisdictional planning forums to achieve cooperation, collaboration, coordi­ nation, community and common sense. The committee proposed an open forum at a quarterly meeting of all the planning officials and jurisdictions for the purpose of communication and establishing dialogue, sharing information, training, new tech­ niques, shared boundary and borders issues, in the hopes of achieving a true county wide plan. Another objective is to establish a cen­ trally located inventory system about all aspects, characteristics and features of the county, perhaps incorporating Geographic Information System data to be used in pre­ development evaluation of soil types, woodlots, wetlands, environmentally sensi­ tive areas, historic features, and lake and stream information. A pre-application process was proposed, which would use the above information and require reviews by all public service agen­ cies prior to plans drawn or in tandem with, before property is split and devel­ oped. OUR Land meetings coming up soon are: • The OUR Land Committee (at large) will meet April 26 at the Community Room of the Courts and Law Building at 5:30 p.m. • The Planning and Zoning action group will meet April 24 at the Community Room of the Courts and Law Building at 7:30 p.m. • The Infrastructure action group will meet May 2 at City Hall at 4 p.m. • The Water Quality action group will meet May 10 at Algonquin Lake Lodge at 5:30. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Th .rsday, April 20. 2000 LETTERS from our readers... Support criminal, not gun control Can children be sold legally after all? Dear editor. There as an article in the Kalamazoo Gazette recently about a man who was arrested by undercover police officers for trying to sell his l()-month-old daughter But what can be done about the "legal” way to sell your child? My nephew’s girlfriend last winter gave birth to a boy in Pennock Hospital. My nephew was called to the hospital to be with her during her delivery. No one questioned whether he was the father of this child. Being minors, both were counseled on their options,one being adoption. Even with the professionals harping about adoption, and the girlfriend^ mother saying she did not know where the girl would go if she kept the child, the new parents decided to keep the baby. My nephew left the hospital thinking he was going to bring his new fam­ ily home the next morning. When he got to the hospital the next day. the girlfriend said she was going to give up the child for adoption. My nephew told her he would not go along with that and would ask for custody. He finally talked the girl into signing over custody to him, but again her parents stepped in and said “no." He then had the delivering doctor and a social worker from the hospital talk to him in the waiting room. Present were my nephew, his mother, an aunt and myself. The doctor said that he was not in the busi­ ness of brokering babies. He told my nephew that he was unable to raise a child, that no 17-year-old could. The doctor con­ tinued to badger him into approving the adoption. The hospital social worker said they were going to release the baby to the adoption agency and there was nothing else wc could do. My nephew immediately contacted an attorney, who told him to get an acknowl­ edgement of paternity from the hospital and sign it. I went to the front desk and asked for this document. When they found out which baby was involved, they refused to give it to me. They sent us to the courthouse to get one. We ended up at the prosecuting attorney’s office. They gave us the docu­ ment. but said the hospital should have giv­ en us one. We returned to the hospital, but they would not accept it. My nephew’s attorney then contacted the hospital. My nephew took the document back to the hospital and they said they did not want to get involved. The baby was no longer in the nursery and when asked where he was, they would not say. The attorney immediately filed a petition for custody and wrote a letter to the adop­ tion agency, asking for visitation for my nephew and if he could help financially with the baby’s needs. The only response they received was a notice of a court hear­ ing to terminate my nephew’s parental rights. Before this date arrived, my nephew received a letter from the adoption agency stating his parental nghts had already been terminated. I consider this an attempt to get my Lend a prayer, or a hand? To the editor: On the letters page of the March 2 edition of the Banner, we were all reminded to observe the ’appointed time set aside” at noon Thursday. May 4. for the purpose of prayer With all due respect. I have to ask: can’t we do something better? If believers are correct in their thinking about the nature and qualities of the intend­ ed recipient of their supplications, what real purpose can prayer serve? After all, if we’re talking about an all-wise, all-powerful and unchangeable being, it’s safe to say that it has already made its decision in all things, and that perhaps prayer is little more than a nervous second-guess There can be little doubt that the act of prayer can often have a positive mental effect upon the one doing the praying, but think about it: who is any mere mortal to suggest to a Supreme Being how it might best budget its attention? Presumably, God might already have some idea of what you need. I'm no theologian, but I think that might have been what Jesus was hinting at when he first offered the Lord’s Prayer. Perhaps we can find more productive ways to spend lunchtime on May 4, or on any day, than in spending needless mental memos to the Almighty. Here are a few sug­ gestions, any one of which can easily be done within a single lunch break: • Invite your family to your workplace to enjoy a picnic lunch - give back to them a little of the time you’ve had to reserve for your career. • Offer an empathetic car and a few sin­ cere words of encouragement to that co­ worker who has had a frustrating morning. • Visit or phone a neglected relative or a ate and positive impact on the here-andnow, which we all share. The productive and life-affirming uses to which we can all put just a few minutes of our time every day are many, and we needn’t seek divine sanc­ tion to do it. Whether it’s a two-minute kindness or a lifetime of compassion, we can all make a difference in our communi­ ty, without supernatural aid. So as May 4 approaches and you’re try­ ing to decide whether or not to join in just the kind of public display of piety which Matthew 6:5-6 depicts Jesus as having warned against, consider these words of orator, lawyer and (Republican!) politician Robert Green Ingersoll: “The hands that help are far better than the lips that pray." Marv Boyes, Prairieville Township nephew not lo show up at the hearing, so the adoption agency would win by default. My nephew, his parents, an uncle, an aunt and myself went to this hearing with the understanding that it Was to simply say that my nephew did not give up his rights to the child, so that it could not go up for adoption. Instead, an attorney hired by the adoption agency, the baby’s mother and her entire family and several unrelated people showed up and my nephew underwent character assassination. The judge, however, found in favor of my nephew. They did not prove in any way that my nephew was unfit to be a parent. His girlfriend testified at this hear­ ing that she was advised by the doctor and her attorney not to sign off nghts lo the child because my nephew would not. The adoption agency had to release the baby. When my nephew called to sec about picking up his son. the agency put him off. saying they would have the woman in charge of that case call back The call never came, and at the end of the day, my nephew called again and he was told that the woman had left for the day. He called back again and was told the child had been released to the mother. He is still being denied access to his child. The adoption agency gets thousands of dollars just to interview prospective adop­ tive parents. They then get thousands more when the child is finally adopted. Money goes to the birth mother for doctor and hos­ pital fees and for living exj enscs. etc. I con­ sider this “legal" selling of a child. The man in the Kalamazoo Gazette article simply eliminated the middleman, (the adoption agency). The way the doctor, hospital and adop­ tion agency worked together to adopt this baby out, I feel violated my nephew ’s rights as a father. I feel unethical, if not criminal improprieties occurred. What can be done so other single parents do not have to go through this treatment? What about all the hopeful adoptive parents who paid money to be interviewed when the baby legally was not available for adoption because a cus­ tody petition was pending? Were they not defrauded? What is next, every parent having to go through a character assassination and being judged in court before they can raise a child? Think of the money an adoption agency would be able to make then, just on interviews alone Wbuftf anyone be able to raise his or her own’dtWd? f v Diane Asakevich, Delton Write Us A letter: The Hastings Banner wefcorr.as letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. 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Dear editor: 1 am an American. I do not want lo be forced lo ask the government for permis­ sion lo own a gun. I don't want to be photographed, tested and interrogated, for simply exercising my constitutional rights. 1 don't want to submit under threat of criminal penalties to federal surveillance and intrusion by registering every firearm I own. 1 will not surrender my Second Amend­ ment rights I The Clinton Administration has let America down. The president cries that it's ‘for the children... for the children." He has This week’s on-line poll: Readers were split at an even 50-50 on this past week’s question, “The Barry County Board of Commissioners have reimbursed the townships for their costs to hold a special county-wide election last August to renew the 911 millage. Should the county also reimburse the city of Hastings for the cost of the special election?" This week’s question is: "Should school library books and science textbooks contain a disclaimer that the age of the earth is simply a theory?” To vote, just go to www.jadnews.com. And be sure to check out the web site jadnews@voyager.net. CORRECTION Beverly Esakson, one of those questioned in the public opinion section of the Banner last week, has repc rted that she did not say Elian Gonzales should go back to Cuba with his father. not done one thing for them at all! No one even addresses the social and moral decay of the American family or the American children these days. No one even thinks about the violence on TV and in video games today. It’s always the gun or the 90 million gun owners or the National Rifle Association (NRA), and I am tired of it. The NRA has spent $20 million on gun safety in the last five years alone, which has to stand for something. The NRA sup­ ported and drafted Project Exile in Rich­ mond, while the Clinton Administration has done nothing and the American people know it! Please support Project Exile and criminal control, not gun control! Jason Dcmond, Hastings Need a great gift idea? • • • • • Birthday Anniversary Congratulations House Warming Special Occasion Gift the gift of knowledge..^ subscription to The BANNER. Call 945-9554 Know Vour LCGISlflTORS: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. 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Ml 49058 Jodi Dean, CaledMia: "I do not' believe there will be f crash and I do not believe one might be imminent. I listened to the news and the market has gone far above its reduction on Friday and is coming back very strong." Jo Klotz, Vermoatville: Gary Mattson, Tt’s already recovered. It's "I think the stock market up 12 percent from its low on will be fine. The economy b Friday. I think everybody robust." panicked. A lot of it had to do with Microsoft. It scared them and they jumped out. I think it’s stablized now and it's going to work its way up." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Aprs 20. 2000 - Page 5 Nashville, police chief answer officer’s suit son’s charges he was wrongfully discharged from the department. Hanson last month Tiled a lawsuit, claiming he was dismissed for "blowing the whistle" on Barnes and fellow officer Sgt. Terry Johnson for actions he believes by Shawna Hubbarth Staff Writer The village of Nashville and Police Chief Garry Barnes have issued an official denial of former police officer Chris Han­ RUTLAND, continued from page 1 "But you didn’t go on the tour," said Freese. "Blanche was here the very same day and she didn’t go." Hansford said he did not attend the road tour because be was at work. "I had no problem with her going on the road tour, I said she could take my place," he said. "If you're going to set this stuff in the middle of the day. unless the township is going to pay my hourly wage, I’m not about to lake off. I’ll do what I can for the township but this kind of stuff is back­ per month. "I don’t pay my girls that at the restau­ rant. when they take their lunch off, they're not paid for it," he said. "We’ll still be open. They don't have to be here every sin­ gle day is what I'm saying." "You don't need a deputy to sit around here and drink coffee and talk all day and get paid for it." added Trustee Finley Hans­ ford. "Thai's a waste of money." "I wish my deputy had time to sit around and drink coffee," replied McKenna. A shouting match between McKenna and Hansford then ensued with Hansford shout­ ing "Why is it such a hard thing? If other townships do iL if doctor's offices do it and the world keeps going, the township of Rutland will not cause the end of the world if they’re not here for that half hour or hour. Why is it such a big deal? Are you stabbing.” Freese said she learned during her re­ search on the roads that the Barry County Road Commission is willing to pay a 60/40 percent split of the cost if townships vote to turn gravel roads into paved roads. "They welcome it," she said. "Right now. they've got the money and they're after something? Are you wanting some­ thing or what?!" "I want to serve the public," said McKenna. "You want to serve the public." he said. "Well, why don't you live here all the time then?" Following the vote on the matter in which Walters and McKenna said "no" to the new policy and Munjoy was absent, Edwards continued to discuss the issue. "I can see it coming and I'm trying to get it resolved that if someone comes in other days other than Mondays and Thursdays, they can and they're here on lunch hour and all of a sudden. I get this time sheet," he said, "I need a policy that 'no,' we’re not going to pay lunch hour no matter what day you come in. Mondays and Thursdays are the only days they're required to come in." Citizen Jim DeYoung, however, con­ tended that not paying employees who are working on their lunch could cause a prob­ lem. "If somebody is here on their lunch hour and you do not pay them, the Department of Labor will come down on you." said DeYoung. Edwards replied, “we re just learning." During discussion of the payroll, Hans­ ford questioned why deputy clerk Rose McMellen logged 103 hours over the last month. "We’re the only ones here." said McKenna. "She can do the assessor's job. the treasurer’s job, the clerk's job. she can lake care of every department." Walters added that McMellen and McKenna are at the office "quite often." Hansford was then the only board mem­ ber to voce "no" on the payroll. In other business at the meeting: • Citizen Sandra Freese confronted Ed­ wards about allegedly asking her to refrain from attending a tour of township roads with the Barry County Road Commission and other Township Board members. "I was invited to go on the road tour and I felt honored to be able to do this." said Freese. "On Sunday night, prior to this road tour. I was called by Mr. Edwards and told I shouldn't attend this meeting because I wasn’t an office member of the town­ ship." Freese said "I am an official taxpayer. I feel my civil right has been violated by Bob and backed up by Blanche that I should not go because I'm not an official member of the Township Board." According to Freese, Clerk Robin McKenna was the only person who at­ tended the road our last month "I didn’t go. even though I wanted to anyway," she said. "I did not go because 1 did not want to get Robin in any more trouble that seems to be pushed her way right now. I think she's been unjustly mis­ used here. I’m not happy about iL I Lhink it's a form of harassment." Freese said she was invited dunng a pub­ lic meeting of the board in March to attend the road tour. "I've been a property owner all this time," she said. "I think you people should know that. I don't think it was right. The next time you have a road tour, you should let people go with you people on the board. If you have 20 people who want to go, you have to get a bus because they have that right." Edwards apologized to Freese, noting that "the township has never taken public willing to do it. I think we're nuts not to take advantage of iL" • The board voted to excuse township Treasurer Blanche Munjoy "who's on vaca­ tion," said Edwards at the start of the April 12 meeting. "I don't know if its appropriate right .iow and I don't really care," said Hansford dur­ ing the public input section of the meet­ ing. "I sec in the paper that the township is now using the paper to notify us that peo­ ple are quitting and resigning. I don't re­ member hearing anything about it before reading it in the paper, the Banner, that she resigned." "She has not resigned," said Edwards. "Well, that's what I'm saying," said Hansford. "Is this how we're going to be notified of this stuff or is somebody play­ ing politics here?" • Discussed a previously proposed trail­ ways ordinance ths' was tabled pending re­ visions by the township's attorney. "It seems to me we’ve dropped the Rails to Trails so long that it's almost all grown up to bushes," said trustee Russ Palmer. "I’d like to have a meeting with Mid­ dleville, but I only found out al the last meeting that I was supposed to do that, which was a surprise to me," said McKenna, referring to Edwards' announce­ ment in March that McKenna was schedul­ ing a joint meeting. Middleville owns the Paul Henry Trail, 800 feet of which in Rutland Township has been a source of controversy for some time. "I asked for it (the ordinance) in Decem­ ber and then I asked for it at January's meeting, and here we sit with nothing done," said Hansford. "All you have to do, Bob. is call the at­ torney and have him remove the (emergency) phones (requirement) from the ordinance," said McKenna. "That's the clerk's job to draft ordi­ nances," said Edwards. "I want you to call Middleville," said McKenna. "I will when wt have an ordinance," Ed­ wards replied. "I just got the job last month," said McKenna. "You cs * address it until you publish it. I didn’t realize it was my job to get all the amendments into it." Hansford added that "we need to discuss it or get rid of iL" he said. "That's al) I was wanting." • The board voted to grant preliminary plat approval for the Smith's Lakeview Center housing development on Norway Drive. ■ It was noted that pension ordinance No. 36 will be published and considered at the May township meeting. • Agreed to hire Appraisal Associates Inc. of Hastings for $550 to provide a mar­ ket value for 11 acre of township properly on M-37/M-43 across from Wal-Mart. • Agreed to hire Appraisal Services of Hastings for $250 to provide a market vMue for 1.6 acres of township property on Heath Road. • The board heard a proposal from Hast­ ings Librarian Barbara Schondelmayer that a new fund-raiser being launched will be the sale of backs for a walkway at the new structure being planned. Bricks are being sold for $100 and $1,000. • Voted to rezonc the former Cove Distributing property on Tanner Lake Ro^d from C-4 to C-3 commercial. Joe Michaels, owner of Fuller's Furniture, will be moving his business to that location. ^ornapplc JTip EARN S9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN Jon the nursing assistant class at Thomappie Manor and make a difference m the lives ot others The class wd be held May 17 through dune 1 and is not m session on weekends Alter success­ ful completion of state testing, wage will increase to $10.65 per hour To ensure the safety of our residents and staff all applicants are subject lo comma! background checks and dnjg screens Apply tor ths opportunity m person by May 11 at Thomappie Manor 2700 Nashville Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 were unlawful. He is suing in excess of $25,000 for lost wages and benefits, emo­ tional and physical distress and loss of rep­ utation. Though Hanson claims lie had a verbal employment contract for one year, Nashville claims no such contract existed. and Hanson was a probationary employee. Hanson also claims in his suit that he was informed by five people who were cashiers at a local convenience store that Barnes frequently obtained a large number of lottery tickets on duty without paying for them. ' NEWS: In what Michigan State Police Trooper Sandra Larsen has called "one of the most sickening cases I've ever handled," Lyle Miller, 39 of Wayland, was sentenced to spend 12.5 to 50 years in prison on his conviction of first degree criminal sexual conduct. Miller pleaded guilty to the charge in ex­ change for eight additional charges in Barry County and six counts in Allegan County being dismissed. He was also accused of similar acts in Kent County, Larsen said. According to Larsen, Miller began sexu­ ally assaulting and providing drugs to a female relative when she was about 8 years old "He's the reason she's on drugs," said Larsen. "He supplied it and kept her on it. They would do L.S.D. or metham­ phetamine on the holidays and they would do eight-balls (coke) on Thursdays." Larsen said Miller used the drugs to get the girl high so he could sexually assault her from the time the girl was at least 8 years old until she reported the crimes at the age of 18. "The victim tried to commit suicide when she was 12 years old," said Larsen. "In response to that, he gave her more and stronger drugs and that continued and esca­ lated until 1998 when they were snjokir.g crack together regularly." The victim told Larsen that "as long as she was high, she didn't have to think about what was happening." "He used it to control her and she used it to cope," Larsen added. The girl's earliest memories of the as­ saults begin in 1990 when Miller would take the girl to the Allegan County Forest and provide her alcohol and marijuana and then "do thing to her in the car." In 1997, the assaults continued to take place in Yankee Springs Township in Barry County. "There was a six-month period when he lived with a guy in Grand Rapids and she ended up with him at that house where there was sexual abuse for four to five days in a row during crack binges," said Larsen. "It was an intense sexual relationship." In 1998, the girl got away from Miller and got off of drugs. After the victim reported the crimes. Miller attempted suicide and has claimed to be the victim. "It just seems unbelievable to me that a (relative) would destroy his own (relative,)" said Crowley. "He needs to serve his full sentence and pay for the pain he put (the victim) through." Miller's attorney, Matthew Smith, called Miller's suicide attempt, "probably his only act of attrition." "This situation basically makes all of us speechless," said Fisher. Tt’s hard to imag­ ine how you can do this to your own (relative.) It's clear to me you need to be separated from the rest of us for a very long time." Fisher added that: "It's my sincere hope that the Michigan Department of Correc­ tions will never see fit to give you parole. See COURT NEWS, continued on pace XS FOSSILS, continued from page 1 can check with the local library or the In­ ternet. The board voted to keep the book in the summer school program by a vote of 6-1, with Smith casting the only "no" vote. Parker told the board that he thought that by making it clear that the geologic age was only one theory, this would open oilier possibilities and inspire imagination. Character education is part of the role of the school district he added Goodin told the board she was concerned with the precedent the board would be set­ ting by adding a comment to the book. Where would the board stop? she asked. If a math textbook includes information on carbon dating, should there be a disclaimer? What about geography or history texts which include information some people don't believe to be true?" Parker replied that the board would have to "take each issue as it came up." Parker did agree that the statement would have to be written in a way that was age appropri- WOODLAND - Mr. Robert K. King, age 53, of Woodland, passed away Friday, April 14, 2000 at Pennock Hospital. He was born on November 20, 1946 in Charlotte, the son of Frank A Ellen (Wilson) King. Mr. King wi>s raised in the Sunfield area and attended schools there. He served in the United Stales Army during the Vietnam War. He had lived at his present address for J. Mason on September 19, 1969. Mr. King's employment included: Smith Brother's Elevator in Woodland, construction work, Stowell Brother’s Farm in Woodhuad and was currently working for Michigan Glass Lined Storage of Lake Odessa. He w&t preeded in death by his parents; four brothers; and one sister. Mr. King is survived by his wife, Linda; two daughters, Michelle (Roger) Hendershot of Grand Rapids, and Peggy Enz and companion, Terry Krump of Woodland; sever grandchildren. Asha Lea, Jesse, Kailey. Mollee. Joshua. Zachary and Alexandria; two brothers; and seven sisters. Memorial Services for Mr. King were held on Wednesday, April 19. 2000 at Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish at Coats Grove. Reverend Ben Herring officiated. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. dents. "Couldn't this book be handled in the same way?" Goodin suggested. Smith replied, "I'm not pointing fingers, but I don't think all the middle school sci­ ence teachers handle the issue that way." "Students learn discernment as they get older," Selleck said. Selleck also went on record opposing the inclusion of any "dis­ claimer." Cason suggested getting an opinion from the school’s attorney before the May 8 meeting, if the issue could be tabled. Smith closed the discussion by remind­ ing them, "It is important to stand up for what is true." This issue will be discussed at the May 8 school board meeting. Copies of possible statements and the legal opinion will be discussed. Kenneth D. Willette Robert K King the past 25 years. He married Linda There was a discussion on the approval of the new science books last year and that science teachers said they discussed differ­ ing theories of evolution with their stu­ CLARKSVILLE - Mr. Kenneth D. Willette, age 75, of Clarksville, went to be with his Lord early Wednesday morning, April 12. 2000, while surrounded by his loving family. Ken was bom on June 29. 1924 in Lowell, the son of Guy H. and Wilma M. (Acheson) Willette. He graduated from Clarksville High School and spent 43 years as the manager of the original Clarksville Lumber Company. Ken served as Village President of Clarksville, served on the Clarksville Council, was a member of the Clarksville Fire Department for 50 years and served as Chief for 25 years. He was a charter member of the Clarksville Gas and Steam Club, collected antique tractors, attended Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church, and was a member of the VFW. Ken was preceded in death by his parents; his brother. Richard Willette; and his grandson, Joshua Willette. He is survived by Marian, his wife of 56 years; his children. James (Sharon) Willette, John (Maria) Willette, Jean (David) Faulkner, Joe (Beth) Willette; 16 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; and many other loving relatives and friends. Funeral Services for Ken were held on Friday, April 14, 2000 at the Pleasant Valley United Brethren in Christ Church. Pastor Richard Meant officiated. Burial was in Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church. Arrangements were made by the Koops Clarksville Memorial Chapel. Hanson claims that he reported this to fellow officer Sgt. Terry Johnson, and be­ lieved that, if substantiated, the allegations may constitute willful neglect of duty, conduct unbecoming of a police officer and possible larceny and/or acceptance of a bribe. Barnes and the village claim those charges are subjective hearsay statemenu and deny the substance of the allegations as untrue. Hanson also claims in his suit that Johnson conducted an unlawful arrest out­ side of his jurisdiction, on Sept. I, 1999, (in Vermontville) and that in the process stuck his revolver into the suspect's ribs, constituting possible felonious assault. The village and Barnes acknowledge that Johnson did arrest the person, but that other allegations, that he was outside of his jurisdiction are untrue. Furthermore, the village and Barnes claim that the arrest did not happen in the form and manner alleged. Hanson claims that after becoming aware of the arrest, he informed Barnes and was told the situation "would be handled." Hanson said Johnson was never sus­ pended or disciplined in regard to the inci­ dent. Barnes denies ever telling Hanson it would be "handled" and denies that Johnson was never disciplined. Hanson claims that after reporting these incidents about Barnes and Johnson, he was fired, and the reason given was that Barnes was not satisfied with his performance. Hanson believes he was fired for being a "whistleblower." The village acknowledges that he was fired on Jan. 24, 2000, and the reason given was that they were not satisfied with his performance. In the response filed, Nashville does not give specific reasons as why Hanson was fired (they were also not required to). The village and Barnes assert there is no basis for his breech of contract claim, or the claim of violation of the Whistle Blower's Protection Act Hanson is suing the village for the above claims and also retaliatory discharge of public policy, and retaliation against pro­ tected speech. He is also charging the village with common law invasion of privacy, alleging the village or police department inquired into his personnel files at previous em­ ployers without his permission. The response states that Barnes did con­ tact the'Village of Lake Odessa, but denied that he attempted to obtain information contained in Hanson's personnel file. Nashville does acknowledge Hansons claims that he was hired without filling out an employment application, but claims that he was hired as a probationary em­ ployee, and was not told he was hired for one year. Hanson says he was never told he was a probationary employee, and that he was told by the chief that he was hired for one year, to which he agreed. NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAMMQ TITLE UNDER TAX DEED To: Dennis A listens BussoU, 7780 Friend Rd., Portland, Ml - Land Contract SeSor, Doodhokfor Alpha A Co., rVk/a Equitunding, P.O. Box 980. 241 E. Saginaw. Sts. 201, East Lansing, Ml 48826 - Foe Simple Holder Ed A Stacy Kruger. 159 W. Franklin St. Wood­ land. Ml 48897 - Tenants Rosemary Hammett, 157 W. Franklin St.. Woodtend. Ml 48897 - Tenant Richard F. A Marie E. Bussell. 1115 Senator Rd. Crystal. Ml 48818 - Warranty Deed Grantee Donald Bengal. Local Property Servtoee Divi­ sion, Treasury Buldmg. Lansing. Ml 48922 - Grantor President, First National Acceptance Co.. 241 E. Saginaw. S*e. 500, PO. Box 4010, East Lanetog, Ml 48826-4310 - Writ of Reeteution Pteintf! Dan Wtetomeon. 25655 W. Marton Ave., ingtesido. IL 80041 -TAx Lien Holder Mark SchaubW. 25655 W. Marton Ave., Ingle­ side. IL 60041 - Tax Lien Hoidor Tb The Owner or Owners of Any and Al Interests In or Liens Upo». the Property Described: Taka Notoo: Sale was lawfuiy mode of tw tol­ lowing described property tor unpaid taxes on that property, end thet the undersigned has t»e to the property aider tex deed or deeds issued tor the property. You are entteed to a reconveyance of Ms property wffhto 6 months after return of ser­ vice of tiis notice, upon payment to too Barry County Treasurer, of al sums paid tor too tex sate purchase, together with 50% in addition, and too tees of too Sheriff lor too service or cos! of publi­ cation of this notice. The service or publication coots shall bo toe same as for personal service of a summons on commencing a cM action, without other addMtonal coot or charge. If payment as docribod in this notes is not made, too undersigned wfl institute proceedings tor possession of too property. A Parcel of tend in too NE 1/4 of Sec. 21. Town 4N. Range 7W Amount Paid: $171.38. Tax For Year 1995 Described as commencing 311 foot West. 310.5 test South of NE corner of Sectton 21. Town 4 North. Rango 7 West, toonco South 382.5 toot thence East 80 fool thence North 382.5 toot. thence West 80 test to place of beginning. Subject to toe North 3 rods tor street purposes. Woodtend Township. Barry County. Michigan. Parcel No 081511012900 Tax Sate Nos. 591 Amount necessary to redeem. $257.06 plus the tees of the Sheriff and the cost of publication. This parcel is an improved residential parcel.* Chris Newhouse. Member. Adair Holdings. LLC. Place of Business 405 N 115th Street. Suite 100. Omaha. NE 68154 Office: 1-402-399-9049 ext 102. To! Free 1­ 888-932-3247 Fax 1-402-399-5350 *11 the parcel is an improved residential parcel, an additional copy of the notice must bo provided to too County Treasurer MCLA Section 211 140a (5-11) �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 20 2000 Katheryn K Young GALESBURG - Mrs. Katheryn R. Young, age 88, of Galesburg and formerly of Galien, passed away Wednesday. March 29. 2000 at Evergreen Manor in Springfield. She was bom on August 14. 1911 in Corunna, the daughter of Claude and Orpha (Davenport) Hunt. As a young child, she moved with her family to Kent County and later to Hastings. Katheryn graduated from Hastings High School in 1929 and continued her education at Barry County Normal School and Western Slate Teachers College in Kalamazoo. She taught in Barry and Saginaw County rural schools for 11 years On July 28. 1933 she married Leon A. Young in LaGrange. Indiana. They lived in Schoolcraft, where she was employed by Schoolcraft County State Bank In 1955 they moved to Galien, where Kathery n was the bookkeeper at the Galien Elevator, owned by her husband and son- in-law, from 1955 until 1970. In 1996, the Youngs moved to Battle Creek to be closer to relatives. Katheryn loved sewing and flower gardening. She was preceded in death by one brother; and two sisters. Katheryn is survived by her husband. Leon of Galesburg; daughters, Ann DeForest of Katy. Texas, and Jacqueline Pursel of Galesburg; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; her sister, Jean Anderson and her brother, Hubert Hunt both of Barry County. Memorial Services for Katheryn will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place with scattering in Lake Michigan. Memorials may be made to the Galien United Methodist Church P.O. Box 266 Galien, Michigan 49113, of which she AREA OBITUARIES was an active member for many years, or to Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Care 166 E. Goodale Avenue, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017. Pobocik Funeral Home Connelly-Noble Chaple of Three Oaks is serving the family. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN P IRISH ...ar the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHUM H HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 2601 Lacey Romk Dowlmg. Ml 49050 Pistor. Steve Olmucad (616) 758-3021 church phone Sundty Service 9:30 a.m ; Sunday School H« IB Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p m; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday night* 6 30 p m. 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings, Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or *482667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p m. Thursday Bible Study 7 p m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details ST. ROSE CATHOUC CHURCH CEDAR CREEK BIBLE IQS S. Jeflteraon taker Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 pm. Sunday Mames 8 30 am and 11 00 am. Confession Saturday 3 30-4 15 pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Midi W Clayton Garrison. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m . classes for all ages Morning Worship 10-45 a m Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6 00 pm Wednesday activities 7 00 p m are Rambows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bible quiz (ages I*l2fc Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (age* 13-19). Adult Bible Study • No ^e lands '"edar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas„>t Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship 11 00 a.m. Evening Service at 6 00 p m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7-00pm COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Paslor DcAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Servir* Tunes 9 45 am Traditional, i0:l5 am. Sun­ day School; 1115am Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Service* 7 30 pm For more information call the church office WELCOME COBNUTS THORN APPLE VALLEY CHIRCH UNITED METHO4MST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 3n7-406l Worship Ser­ vice* Suj dav, 11 00 a m.; Sunday School. 10 am for all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH fFarardy the Mattings Grace Brethren Chunk). 600 Powell Rd . I mile cast of Hastings Rus 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Tunes are 8 30am , 9 55 am and 11:20 am Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a m , Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p m also Nurs­ ery available for all services Bring the whole family Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday Service* 945 a m - Bible Classes - far all ages. 10 40 am - Morning Worship. 6 00 p m Evening Bible Study Thursday, 7:30 p m. Prayer and Bible Study Shan ng Your tach - “Ybu Are Wel­ coming" Church Phone, 948­ 2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member CtarA of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion 315 W Center St (corner of S Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 taker Charles P McCabe III. Rector F. William Vbetberg. Minister of Mu­ sk Sunday Worship Services - 8 am and 10 am. Sunday Schorl - 10 IM Nursery Ai mlshir at 10 am. Choir Practice - Wednesday at 7 p.m Holy Week Worship Schedule - Passion Palm Sunday - April 16 at 8 am and 10 am. Ev-nmg Prayer on Monday. Tues­ day . Wednesday. Apnl 17. IE 19 at 7 p m. Maundy Thursday. Apnl 20 at 7 p.m.. Good Friday (H A M A ) Community Service. Apnl 21. 12 noon. The Way of the Cross (stations) - Apnl 21. 7 pm. Holy Saturday - April 22. 10 a m. The Great Vigil of Easter. Satur­ day. April 22. 7 p m Easter Day. Sunday. Apnl 23. I am and 10 am Please Note that the Haslmp> Area Ministerial Askktmmn com­ munity Good Friday service is be­ ing held at 12 noon at Emmanuel Episcopal Church QL IMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Wcsi Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 a m . PO Ben 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry HubIcy. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thur*. 9 a m io 12 noon Sunday Morning 9 30 am Sunday School. 1045 a m Morning Worship. Sun 5-7 p.m Youth Fellowship (Gr 6-'2), Sun evening service as announced in weekly bulletin 6 p m.. Wed 6­ 8 p.m. Wamors (Gr. K-Sth). (Serv­ ing evening meal to Wamors at 6 p.m). Wed 7 pm - Prayer Mtg (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:30 a m Morning Prayer. 1100 am Holy Communion Tuesday-Evening Prayer 600 p m. For more information call 795­ 2370 or Rev David T Husiwuk 948-9604 Rev Deacon David S Mohrhardt 517-627-9830 Tradi­ tional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used far .‘11 services Affili­ ated with the Independent Angli­ can Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAFTIST CHURCH 30”’ E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Cume. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr Adult Mtn ■stnes 9 30 a m Sundav School for all ages. 10 45 a.m. Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p m . Evening Service. 7 00 p m Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6.30 p.m . Awana. Sr and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 Nonh Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 945 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 p m evening Service. Wednesday 700 pm Services for Adults. Teens and Children GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting al Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, childrens ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses WREN Ft'NERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadway Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions’ - I 18 S Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd Hastings. Michigan 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 am . Wednesday 6 00 p.m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 am . Worship 11 a.m . Evening Services 6pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m Peter Wackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home, free Bible Correspon­ dence Course ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Lhade* Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Sutc Rd and Bollwood St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 945 am Sunday School. 1045 a.m Morning Worship. 5 30 p.m. K»dY quizzing. 6 00 pm Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6 30 p m., KidY Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday, 9 00 a m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St . Havungs Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. April 23 - 6 A 1045 a.m. Worship. Break­ fast after 1st service • No Sunday School - Easter Egg Hunt between services. Middle School - 6-8 p.m and High School Youth 6-8 Maundy. Thursday. April 20 b 30 pm. Passover Seder Good Fnday. Apnl 21 -9 30am .Cross­ walk. 7 p.m . Worship Easter Vigil Saturday. Apnl 22 - 7pm Worship, 8 p.m VA. Monday. May I - 7 p m BoG Tuesday. May 2 - 7 p.m. Worship Planning, 7 30 Qvcreatcrs Anon Wednesday. May 3 - 7 p m Sarah Circle HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHI RCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Buflord W. Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes, Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church pbnac (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to aii floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 a m 9 30 a m - Sunday School - every Sunday, classes arc available for everyone Classes for children and youth arc based on grade level Three classes. Good­ will. Genesis and In His Steps - are taught for adults 10 30 a m - Cof­ fee Fellowship Radio Broadcast I1 00 a m - Worship Services childcare available for infants and inddlerv thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade Each Wednesday through Lent (with the exception of Holy Week) We will be serving a light Lenten Dinner (free-will offering) Fol­ lowed by a different program each week 6 00 p m . Fellowship Hall Saturday. Apnl 8 - L'MW’ Work­ shop 8 30am to I 00 p m Rum­ mage Sale - Thursday. At .il 27 from 3 00 to 8 00 p nt and Fnday . April 28 from II 00 am lo 5 00 pm FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHI RCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sall, C Keller. Director. Noahs Ark PreSchool Thursday. April 20 6 00 p m Seder Meal. 7:0J p m Chancel Chotr. 8 00 p m Commu­ nion Service with Tcncbrac (nurs­ ery provided) Fnday. Apnl 21 • 12:00 noon Community Good Fn­ day Service ai Emmanuel Episco­ pal Church Sunday. Apnl 23 '(Warn Sunrise Service led by our Youth. 7 45 a m Easter Break­ fast. 9 00 a m Traditional Worship Service with Communion. 9 20 «m Children’s Worship. 10 00 a m Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room. 11 20 a m (. ontemporary Worship Service. I i 50 a m Chil­ dren’s Worship The 9 (Ml Service is broadcast over W BCH-AM 1220 The 11 20 Service is broad­ cast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery is prov idcd dunng both service* 4 00 pm Confir­ mation Class Monday. Apnl 24 12 00 noon Rotary Senton. Boys Luncheon, b 00 pm Children’s Education subcommittee. 7 00 p m Committee Night - All Stand­ ing Committees are meeting Tues­ day Apnl 25 6 15 am Men’s Bible Study at YMCA Office. 12 00 noon [ ndowment Commit­ tee meets. 6 30 p m Drama Min­ istry. 7 00 p m Evangelism Com­ mittee Wednesday. Apnl 26 7 (Ml p m Chancel Choir rehearsal. 8 00 HASTINGS - Mrs. Doris I. Tinkler, A Memorial Service for Robert H. Clark will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at the Hope United Methodist Church located at 2920 South Bedford Road in Hastings. age TENNESSEE - Annetta Bowerman, age 80, of Henderson, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, April 18. 2000 at Methodist Health Care in Selmer, Tennessee. Arrangements are pending at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. i Anna Susan Gibson 79. of Hastings, passed WRIGHT away । DUNKIRK, OHIO - Mrs. Anna Susan Gibson, age 86, of Dunkirk, Ohio and formerly of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at her daughter's residence in Dunkirk, Ohio. She was bom on July 4, 1913 in Saylersviile, Kentucky, the daughter of Andy and Florence (Say.lcrs) Alchinson. Mrs. Gibson married Frank Gibson in 1931. She was a homemaker She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank; sons, William and Harold Gibson; two grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Mrs. Gibson is survived by sons, Donald Gibson of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Howard ’’Hoot" (Karen) Gibson of Hastings; daughters. Dorothy Gibson of Dunkirk, Ohio, Ann (Chico) Vela of Walker, Irene (Gerald) Pfannenstiel of Brighton. Colorado, and Daricen (Robert) Chandler of Dutton; 21 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; brother-in-law. Gene (Frances) Gibson of Ada. Ohio; sisters-inlaw, Ettie Shepherd of Kenton, Ohio, Hazel (Max) Kern of Lima. Ohio, Irene (Oliver) Shepherd of Dunkirk, Ohio, and Mary Gibson of Findlay. Ohio. Funeral Services for Mrs. Gibson were held on Friday. April 14, 2000 at Crates Funeral Home in Arlington, Ohio. Todd Vela officiated. Burial was in Dunkirk Cemetery in Dunkirk. Ohio. Memorial tributes may be made to Hardin County Hospice 917 East Columbus Street, Kenton, Ohio 43326 or Grace United Methodist Church 200 North Walnut Street, Dunkirk. Ohio 45836. Arrangements were made by the Crates Funeral Home at 620 North Main Street in Arlington, Ohio 45814. Wallace Oliz'cr HASTINGS - Mr. Wallace Oliver, age 78. of Hastings, passed away Monday, April 17. 2000 at Pennock Hospit?) in Hastings. He was bom on May 23, 1921 in Rutland Township, the son of Charles & Rose (Bronson) Oliver. Mr. Oliver was raised in the Hastings area and attended Barry County rural schools. He was a life long Hastings area resident. He was employed at the New York Central Railroad for 25 years and 10 years as a caretaker for Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Mr. Oliver was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; and one brother. He is survived by two daughters. Shirley Hook of Delton, and Sharon Kidder of Fulton; son. John Oliver of Hastings; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and sister. Evelyn Hummcll of Hastings. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday. April 20. 2000 at 3:30 P.M. at Hastings Township Cemetery with Reverend Steven Reid officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. PATERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO - Mr. Patrick J. Worth, age 34, of Wright Paterson Air Force Base. Ohio and formerly of Hastings, passed away Monday. April 10. 2000 at the air force base. He was bom on July 22, 1965 in Hastings, the son of Gordon & Carolyn (Huisjen) Worth. Patrick was raised in the Dowling and Hastings areas and attended Pleasantview School, graduating in 1983 from Hastings High School. He went on to attend Kellogg Community College and Lansing Community College. Patrick married Michelle M. Cardis on November 21, 1987. They moved to the Wright Paterson Air Force Base in December of 1998 from California. They had previously lived in Lansing for several years. He took great pride and gave unwavering support and love to his wife in active military service with the United States Air Force. His life is reflected in the love of his family, the undying respect of his son, and the devotion of his friends. Patrick was preceded in death by a sister. Evonne Worth; grandfathers, Oscar Worth. Hcntx^Huisjen, Richa^; Matthews and Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at her home. She was bom on August 25, 1920 in Greenville, the daughter of Earl & Yolai de (Winans) Everson. Mrs. Tinkler was raised in Thomappie Township of Barry County and attended Middleville schools, graduating in 1938 from Thomappie Valley High School in Middleville. She married Harry William Tinkler on November 21. 1940 and he preceded her in death on January 30, 1995. Annette Bowerman HENDERSON, Patrick J. Worth Doris I. Tinkler Robert H Clark Mrs. Tinkler assisted her husband in the care and operation of Hastings Township Cemetery in Barry County for over 40 years. She and her husband owned and operated Tinkler’s Service near Hastings for 25 years, she was Activity Director at Thomappie Manor for 25 years, and was Activity Director at Golden Moments Nursing Home near Hastings at the present time. She was a member of Hastings Church of the Nazarene and a long time volunteer at Love Incorporated in Hastings. Mrs. Tinkler was also preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Myrtle McDiarmid. She is survived by three sons. William (Georgia); Tinkler of Elkhart. Indiana. by his wife, Midicllc; son, Nathan; parents. Carolyn & Gordon Richard (Shirley) Tinkler of Hastings, and Harley (Linda) Tinkler of Hastings; daughter. Janet (Alfred) Kennedy of St. Petersburg, Florida; 13 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; five sisters, Marie Burdick of Delton, Dorothy Bishop of Holland, Pauline Bickers of Oklahoma. Avis Faunce of Bentley, and Carolyn Hess of Germany; two brothers. Garrett Everson of Winter Park, Florida, and Carl Everson of Grandbury, Texas; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Tinkler were held on Tuesday, April 18, 2000 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Steven Reid officiated. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery in Barry County. Worth of Hastings; brother, Bryan Worth of Hastings; sister, Julie (Brad) Gee of Caledonia; maternal grandmother, Gertrude Breuker of Fremont; paternal grandmother, Ruby Worth of Hart; mother-in-law, Joan Cardis of WPAFB; father-in-law, Col. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings' Church of the Nazarene, Love Incorporated or Golden Moments Nursing Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Home. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. , Winfat^'Winn^^Mwrt | residence with his family at his side. Winn was bom in Grand Rapids on May 22. 1951, the son of James A. and Alvenia (Pippian) Moore. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed photography, especially wildlife scenes. Before his illness, Winn was a truckdriver for Thomappie Valley Meats. Winn was preceded in death by his father, James A. Moore. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Ellis) whom he married on August 14. 1998; his mother and step-father, Alvenia and O.C. Smith of Battle Creek; a son, Eric Moore of Battle Creek; daughters. Erika Moore of Battle Creek, and Jamie Moore of Hollywood, Florida; brothers, Bernie (Jennifer) Moore of Lacey, and Wilbur (Tammy) Moore of Battle Creek; a sister. Sheron (Roy) Throop of Battle Creek; a brother and sister-in-law, Dick and Georgia Leonard of Middleville, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors on Thursday. April 20. 2000 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Funeral Services will be held on Friday. April 2). 2000 at 11:00 AM. at the Williams Funeral Home with Harold Goff will be at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Winn's name may be directed to Hospice of Michigan or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. and friends. Burial was at the Hart Cemetery in Hart, Michigan on Saturday, April 15, 2000. Memorial contributions may be made to the Patrick J. Worth Memorial Fund. Lillian Avis Timm MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Winfred "Winn" E. Moore of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2000 at his officiating. Interment Douglas (Carol) Cardis of Stocton, California; brother-in-law, Bryan Cardis of Lansing; sister-in-law, Kelli (Jim) Reuschlein of South Lyon; god-daughter, Ellie Reuschlein; three nephews; two nieces; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins the HASTINGS - Mrs. Lillian Avis Timm of Hastings, passed away Friday afternoon, April 14, 2000 at Carveth Village in Middleville. She was bom on August 13, 1922, the daughter of Thomas and Ruth (Whitright) Sowcrby in Hastings. Mrs. Timm moved lo Florida in her childhood and graduated from high school there in 1941. She married Robert L. Timm on June 28, 1941 and the couple were fanners in Hastings Township all their married life. Mrs. Timm attended the Grace Wesleyan Church and belonged to Hospital Guild #19. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert on September 16, 1999; and a daughter. Diana Lynn in 1947. Mrs. Timm is survival by her children, Bettie Lou Hoos of Plymouth, Bonnie Lee (William) Crutlenden of Hastings, Larry (Carlen) Timm of Union City; grandchildren, Robin (David) Guthrie of Salt Lake City, Utah. Thomas Crutlenden of Grand Rapids. Laura Timm and Lisa Timm of Union City; great grandchild, Jacob Guthrie; sister. Bessie Claytor of Belleview. Florida; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law. Mary Lou Canfield of Pullman. Gladys Timm and Burdette (Martha) Timm of Hastings, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Timm were held on Monday, April 17, 2000 at the Girrbach Funeral Home. Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiated. Burial was in Hastings Township Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers the family suggests memorials to the Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. the �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Annl 20. 2000 - Page 7 Social News Lakewood United Methodist Church will be host for a sunrise service Sunday, April 23. at 7 a.m. Pastor Ward Pierce will bang the message. The bell choir of Central Unit­ ed Methodist Church will provide special music. The traditional morning services will be at 8:30 a.m. and the praise service at 11. with Sunday School classes. Several cnurches are having Maundy Thursday services this evening. Central UMC will have a mini-drama at the 7 p.m. service followed by communion in Fellow­ ship Hall. Last week Gary and Kathy Nickel of Nashville and Ward and Elaine VanLaanen were called to St. ignace because of the death of their uncle, Jacob Weise. Visitation was on Tuesday with the service at a Lutheran church Wednesday. A recent death with the notice mislaid is that of George Southard, 77, who lived at the comer of Bippley and Harwood roads in Odessa Township. He had formerly lived at Belmont. Services were held at Reycrs North Valley Chapel, Grand Rapids, with burial at Blythe field Memory Gardens. He was survived by daughters Sandy Spurgeon of White Cloud, Sherry Monroe of Neway­ Newton-VanDenBroek wedding announced Fred Newton, Barbara Myers, and Pete and Alice VanDcnBrocck would like to an­ nounce the marriage of their children, Deanna Lynn Newton and Peter James VanDcnBroeck II. The couple were married on March 31, 2000 in Raeford, North Carolina. Deanna is a 1992 Hastings High School graduate and a 1996 graduate of Kellogg Community College Deanna is currently working at a behavior health care clinic. Peter is a 1990 Thomappie Kellogg High School graduate Sergeant First Class Peter VanDenBrocck is currently in the United States Army Special Forces stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Peter has been reassigned to Yuma Proving Grounds. Ari­ zona to be a Military Free Fall Parachutist Instructor The happy couple will be traveling across country to Arizona and will stop in Michi­ gan in June to visit their friends and family. Alexander-Johnson united in marriage Lisa A. Alexander, daughter of Paul and Georgia Alexander of Hastings and Robert G. Johnson III, son of Bob and Dons John­ son of Barkhamsted, Connecticut were joined in mamagc March 31. 2000 accom­ panied by Kevin Morrison and Darcy Slagter Robert is currently employed as a ma­ chinist and is pursuing his education in the Tool and Die Field. A local corporation cur­ rently employs Lisa as Human Resource Administrator, and plans to further her edu­ cation in this area Fnends and family are planning a recep­ tion for the couple later this summer and a honeymoon tnp is planned to the New Eng­ land states in the fall go, six grandchildren, sister Elsie McCarty, brother Louis Rudolph of New Zealand arid Hootens celebrate 50th anniversary Ernest and Nora Hooten of Munising, Ml (formerly of Freeport) celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 18th, 2000. A reception in their honor will be given by their 9 children and 22 grandchildren at the Hastings Country Club on April 22nd. Adriana Jones to mark 80th Please join us for an open house at the home of Adriana Jones in celebration of her 80th birthday on Saturday. April 22. 2000 from 2 lo 4 p.m.. given by her family. /haulage {licenses John A. Howe. Franklin. Tennessee and Brenda A. Shinabargcr. Dowling. Michigan. Timothy A. Rasey. Nashville and Trixie L. Buskirk. Hastings. James T Elliston. Hastings and Janice Faye Burch. Hamilton Robert D. Chase. Hastings and Kathy A. Geiger. Hastings John D. Trantham. Delton and Jodi N. Kirk, Delton Kane R. Wilcox. Hastings and Melissa A. Bartoo. Hastings. Michael S. Hanson. Grand Rapids and Knsti J Peters. Middleville VISIT US on the NET Seger-Schaefer to be wed July 22 Larry and Linda Seger announce the en­ gagement of their daughter. Enn Lyn, to Matthew Scott Schaefer Enn is a graduate of Thomapplc-Kellogg High School and Michigan Stale Univer­ sity Enn is currently a graduate student at Aquinas College Man. a graduate of Hastings High School and Michigan State University, is a teacher at Cadillac High School The couple will marry on July 22. 2000. with up to the moment information on news items Log on at jadnews.com special friend Beatrice Burton. He was a veteran of World War II after serving in the U.S. Army. He earned two silver stars. He was a member of both the D.A.V and the American Legion. When the Alethians of Central UMC met at the home of Thelma Curtis with Peg Faulkner the co-host, Betty Vriter of Lowell spoke to the group about her tnp to the Philippines to work on housing for Habitat For Humanity and a later trip to China. The second trip was cut short because of the accidental U.S. bombing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade. The nine-day trip had to be terminated at three days because of fear for the safety of the American tourists. However, her group was able to visit the Great Wall in the first days of the trip. An engagement listed on the weekend was that of Kelley Jo DeKoker and Craig Michael Johnson of Grand Rapids, who will wed in August. The future groom is a Lakewood graduate and a graduate of Fer­ ris State University. His parents are Clarence and Connie Battice of Stanton, Mike and Roxanne Johnson of Lake Odessa. The bnde\ parents reside in Grand Rapids. There will be an Easter Sunday sunrise service at 7 a.m. at Grace Brethren Church on Vcdder Road near Nash Highway. There is to be a shearing festival at Homestead Acres south of Ionia Saturday, May 7. This is known as the Sherwood Farm on Ainsworth Road just nonh of Grand River Highway. There will be shear­ ing of both sheep and alpacas, wool gather­ ing, children's games and more. The Coon School on M-66 just north of Grand River Highway is advertising for stu­ dents under the “Schools of Choice" pro­ gram in Ionia County. This is a two-room school with small class sizes. The quarterly publication of the Village of Lake Odessa arrived on Saturday. An Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Lake Odessa Area Chamber of Commerce is to be held at the village park Saturday, April 22, for children ages I to 12. The Easter Bunny will be there. The chamber is holding its monthly Busi­ ness After Hours on Thursday at Sunny Fresh Foods. Members attending will see some of the control features used that gar­ nered the firm a recent national honor with a presentation at the White House. Annual Clean-Up Days are May 12 and 13. Friday has hours from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. On Saturday, the bins will be open from 7 a m. until the last dumpster is full. This is a time to be rid of items not normally accept­ ed by the weekly trash collectors. The council advises that the pavilion in the park is available for family gatherings and picnics on a first-come, first-served basis. The pavMion near the beach is avail­ able for rent with a $50 fee for residents and a higher fee for non-residents. The police department will be enforcing curfews dur­ ing the summer months. The Page Building will be closed all day Friday for Good Fri­ day observance. Also, the building will be closed all day Monday in observance of Easter. A major event for the Ic :al Lions Club is to be the annual chicken barbecue Saturday, May 20. This summer the Arts Commission is bringing two musical events. On Saturday, June 25. there will be a concert in the park by the 126th Army Band. This is set for the same day as the annual alumni banquet for graduates and teachers of Lake Odessa High School Also on that day. the DepotMuseum will be open for several hours with its annual exhibit of all the grad­ uation pictures from 1923 to 1964. along with some older photos of earlier graduat­ ing classes. The second concert will te in August. Dates have been published for the Lake Odessa Fair, which opens on Thursday. June 29. with the parade on Friday. June 30 fol­ lowed by the reception for the grand mar­ shals. This year the Lake Odessa Area His­ torical Society is the host group They have made their choice. The fair will end on the evening of July 4. Meantime. Art in the Park falls on Saturday. July 1 Applications Rev. Brian Schneider shows one of his colorful art pieces at the spring breakfast at Central UMC April 8. Others he created are shown on the altar rail. His next step is to add fish to this piece. may be made at the Page Building for the Janie Rodnguez award. Letters of nomina­ tion are to be submitted by June 15. The State Journal has reported the death of Thelma McGowan of East Lansing, age 94. She was bom in 1906 in Hastings. She and her husband had owned a Lansing hard­ ware store. Her sister-in-law is Jeanctta Dewey Youth of both junior and senior high led the entire worship service at Central UMC. They were attired in Biblical era costumes. A banner in the entries proclaimed “Wel­ come to Jcru-uilem " There was a proces­ sional entry with a white robed man (Mike Black Jr.) among a group of children spreading palms and garment stops in the aisles as he approached. The youth handled aspects of the service and performed a mini-drama w ith many props such as sword, a rock, earth and water, a tree. Each seg­ ment was followed by congregation singing a verse of "Were You There." The coffee hours which followed with special refresh­ ments was in honor of the youth who had prepared under the direction of Tim Trump and Bill Walker Rex and Eunice Goodcmoot have their first great-grandchild, a son. Mason Hunter Allen, who was bom April 11, weighing 5 lb. 8 oz. His parents arc Mike and Mandee Allen of Wyoming. His grandparents arc Kitty Lawson of Woodland. Bill and Ruth Ann Allen of Jordan Lake Road. His other great-grandparents are Roger and Alona Allen and Stella Kauffman. Allen and Kathy Decker of Farrell Road are having their 25th anniversary Apnl 19. Kathy has spent 25 years at River Bend Travel Agency. They have two daughters. Sara and April. Services were held on Monday morning MORTGAGE SALE Robert A. Tremain ft Associate*. P.C. is a debt collector and we ere attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained win be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JOSEMUNIZ. A SINGLE MAN to NATIONAL CITY BANK. COLUMBUS. Mortgagee, dated March 25. 1999. and recorded on March 26. 1999 Inst f1027095 BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred three thou­ sand one hundred thirty and 03/100 Dollars ($103,130 03), including interest at 11 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m on May 25. 2000 Said premises are situated in CITY OF DEL­ TON. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: LOT 13 OF BARRETT ACRES. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. PAGE 30 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 (a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sal? Dated April 20. 2000 NATIONAL CITY BANK. COLUMBUS Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates. PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Mi 48009-6616 (5/11) at Baseline UMC near Bellevue for Julia Miller, age 88, of East Lansing. She was bom Julia MacLeay in Barry County. Her survivors include three children. Good Friday services for the Lakewood community will be held at Central UMC Friday, April 21, at I p.m. Several pastors will take part in this traditional service. The Ionia County Health Department will hold its monthly immunization clinic Wednesday, April 26, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Central UMC Basement. The Lake Odessa Depot/Muscum will be open Saturday, April 29. Dr. William Lynch will be the host. Plans are in place for the coming hollyhock sale in May. Lilac bushes also will be on sale. There will be a land­ scape architect on hand to answer gardening questions. There will be a survey of cus­ tomers to see if there is sufficient interest in forming a local garden club. The plant sale May 13 will be from 9 a.m. until I p.m. This is the same date as the county genealogy society which starts at I p.m. Friends of the Library will meet on Tues­ day, May 2, for the annual meeting. Newsletters were mailed to more than 300 earlier those whose terms expire. Free copies of the newsletter are available at the Lake Odessa Community Library. Snowbirds who arrived home during the past week include the Bob Huycks, the Henry Belands, and the Ron Ericksons. Elaine Mitchel! has returned to her home after being at the home of her daughter dur­ ing recovery from a broken bone. Honor students from this area for fall semester at MSU are Nicole Hazel, Krystal Handley, Jeremy Steele, and Sarah Elaine B razee Stet* of Michigan Barry County Circuit Court-FamHy Division PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING HI* No. 2000-22M3-NC In the matter of Bnttaney AshHegh KayettynneMan McAllister Social Security No 576-63-9194 NOTICE A hearing wil be held on May 10. 2000 at 11:15 a m. in the courtroom, Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw. This Petition is for a Change of Name for Bnttaney Ashlwgh Kayetlynne-Man McAlljster to Bnttaney Kathleen Gray This change of name is not being sought for fraudulent intent 4-17-2000 StephameS Fekkes (P43549) S29 West State Street. Suite 203 Hastngs. Ml 49058 (616) 945-8844 Dorman Lee Gray 1497 Bachman Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-9456 (4/20) Stat* of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 2000-22809-NC In the matter of Nicole Dawn Gydesen SooaJ Security No 374-78-9894 NOTICE A hearing will be held on May 4.2000 at 4 30 pm., m the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw ON THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF Nicoie Dawn Gydesen to Nicoie Dawn McGregor THIS CHANGE OF NAME IS NOT SOUGHT FOR FRAUDULENT INTENT Nicoie Dawn Gydesen 2465 Chippewa Trt. Hasings Ml 49058 948-4563 (4/20) �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 20. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sala THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Frank Clemens, a single man (original mortgagor) to Northern Mortgage Services. Inc , A Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 24. 1998. and recorded on January 29. 1999 r Document No 1024478 Barry County Records Mtctvgan and was assigned by mesne assign meets to ContiMortgage Corporation. Assignee by an asstgnnient which was recorded on May 3. 1999. Document No 1028980. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN DRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUN DRED FIFTY TWO AND 45/100 dollars (8118.252.45). mdudwg interest at 10 490% per annum Under the power of safe contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p m., on May 11.2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSH'P OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land m the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan, as described as Commencng at the Southeast corner of said Section 32; thence North 870.43 feet to the centertne of Irving Road, thence North 47 degrees 22 30' West 390 25 feet thence North 54 degrees 17 30' West 1.021 63 feet, thence 79 degrees 18* West 615 feet to point of beginning, thence North 79 degrees 18'West 891 feet to the North and South 1/4 lew of sad Section 32. thence due North 33 58 feet to an ron stake, thence ccr**numg due North 14 feet to the edge Of Thomappie River , thence Easterly along the shore about 900 feet to an ron stake which hes North 1C degrees 42'East 183 feet from the pomt of beginning thence South 10 degrees 42 West 183 feet to the port of beginning EXCEPTING THEREFROM a parcel located in Southeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township, Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southeast cor­ ner of sad Section 32; running thence due North 870 43 feet to the centerline of Irving road; thence North 47 degrees 22' 30" West 390.25 feet, thence North 54 degrees 17 30' West 1.021 63 feet, thence North 79 degrees 18' West 1.042 feet; thence North 79 degrees 18' East 464 feet, thence North 00 degrees 16' East 33.58 feet to the place of beginning, thence South 79 degrees 18' East 400 feet; thence North to the water s edge of the Thomappie River , thence Westerly along the water s edge of the Thomappie River to a port that is North 00 degrees 16 East of the place of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 16' West to place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 a. r which comthe redemption period ehaN be30 tr»nBieBiMtorsBcWeMe Deled Mfth 30.XOC * • ’ T FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1302 Trott 8 Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Brigham Farms. Mi 48025 Fie 4200012929 Tigers (4/27) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 2000-22867-NC In the matter of CartUn Ann Eggleston NOTICE A hearing will n* held on Wednesday May 10. 2000 at 8X a m in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the petition tor change of name of Cattn Ann Eggleston to Cartn Arm Bryan This change o' name is not sought for fraudulent rtent DMw 4-17-00 Tracy A Bennett 1308 E State St Hastings Ml 49058 (4/20) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffery L Vallance. a single man (or-gina.* mortgagors) to Mayflower d/b/a Union Mor.gage Services. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated October 22. 1997, and record ed on October 24. 1997 in Document No. 1003183, on Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by satd mortgagee to the CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION. as assignee by an assignment dated November 26. 1V97. which was recorded on September 8, 1998, m Document No. 1017573, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is clamed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVEN TY THREE AND 29'100 dollars ($67.97329). including interest at 9 950% per annum Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wilt be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p m., on May 4. 2000 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Commencing at a corner post in the Northeast corner of that part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North, Range 7 West, South of the Michigan Central Railroad and South of M-79, thence Southwesterly 167 feet to an Iron Stake, thence due South 203 feet to an Iron Stake, thence West 125 feet, thence North 183 Met. thence Northeasterly 125 feet to the beginning Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 7 West The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 23. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors X150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200012928 Tigers <4/20) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Safe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Neal E. Phillips and Jenny M Ph ilips, husband and wife, (original mortgagors) tn Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., Mortgagee, dated Docamber 18. Records. "be due A tRe date herfcf the sum of SIXTY­ EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINE AND 22/1X dollars ($68,209 22). rxJuding interest at 7.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at HX p.m . on May 4. 2000 Said premise? are situated in CITY OF HAST INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2. Block 3 of Kenfield's 2nd Addition to the City, formerly Village of nestings according to the recorded Ptat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Pag* 37 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale Dated March 23. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors XI50 Feiegraph Road. Suite 100 Bogham Farms. Ml 4X25 Fie 4200012906 (4/20) Mustangs Ann landers Abused man Fatal fumes Dear Ann Landers: I appreciate your re­ cent statement that abused men should re­ ceive the same help as abused women. For years, my wife hit me. spit in my face, threw things at me. and controlled my choice of friends, my money, and my life. After she threatened me with a knife, I went to the police. They laughed, and that was the end of it. I saw psychologists and mar­ riage counselors, talked to my wife’s par­ ents, and tried antidepressants. When she threatened me with a knife a second time, I went to court to to get a restraining order. The judge, a female, refused my request. I gave up, and filed for divorce. At the trial, my wife admitted to hitting me, threatening me with weapons, buying drugs, and having an affair? So. what hap­ pened? The court gave her full custody of our children, and ordered me to give her 60 percent of my monthly salary. When 1 tried to challenge the custody order, I was told 1 was jeopardizing my visitation rights, and that I had better stop. I can deal with the fact that I was abused by s woman. But I cannot get over being abused by a court system that preaches jus­ tice and equality. - David in Oregon Dear David: If the facts are as you have presented them. I am shocked. Oregon is re­ puted to be one of the most s^c and sensi­ ble states in the union, and their laws the most humane. You need to try again, and with a different lawyer - a woman this time. Good luck. Dear Ann Landers: I hope you will print one more letter about the parakeets that died due to fumes from a new self-cleaning oven. As a veterinary technician, I would like to inform pct owners that toxic fumes can also be formed by other household items, including nonstick pans that arc overheated, and chemicals in cleaning flu­ ids. These poor creatures have low body weight and little tolerance for fumes. This is why coal miners took birds into the mines to help warn them of gas fumes. They suc­ cumb much quicker than larger animals. L T. in Kentucky. Dear Kentucky: Thanks for helping to educate my readers about things out of the ordinary. You have educated me, as well. It’s no joke Dear Ann Landen: I have been an oper­ ating room nurse for many years. The other day, 1 encountered a situation that really disturbed me. When I asked a patient to state his name, he gave a fictitious one, and seemed to think it was funny. When I asked if he had eaten anything that day, he said, “No." As I was leaving, he mumbled, “I al­ ready told another nurse I had breakfast." Ann, please tell your readers not to joke around when a medical professional asks questions - no matter how repetitive it may seem. You would not believe the number of times I have encountered a patient about to receive an anesthetic who. at the last minute, confessed that he or she had eaten prior to coming to the hospital. This is after having been told specifically, "No food be­ fore surgery.” When you undergo a general anesthetic, you lose your gag reflex, and arc predisposed to choiring on stomach con­ Hearing help Dear Ann Landen: Hearing loss is rapidly becoming a major health issue, and not just among older people. One out of 10 Americans struggles with some form of hearing loss - and the majority are between the ages of 35 and 54. May 6, 2000, is the National Day of Hearing Testing. There will be free screen­ ings by hearing health professionals nation­ wide to increase awareness about this grow­ ing health crisis. Anyone who participates in the screening will be advised to obtain follow-up testing, if necessary. Self Help for Hard of Hearing People Inc. ($HHH), the largest consumer association tents. It is my job to ensure that such incidents do not occur. I am responsible for keeping the doctor informed of any impediments to surgery, in an effort to make sure the oper­ ation goes as smoothly and safely as possi­ ble. I realize that some people arc fright­ ened and use humor as a Wtty 6f CdpMgf. mil it is important that they answer allqtiestidris honestly. Please tell them. - A Nurse Who Cares. Dear Nurse: You told them, and I thank you. Some patients do indeed joke around to mask their anxiety, but to give false in­ formation can result in serious conse­ quences, as you have pointed out. Thanks for an important letter. And as long as we arc in the hospital, hcre\ another one: for hard-of-hearing people, will be coordi­ nating the efforts of more than 2,000 screening sites across the country. Please urge your readers to contact SHHH for a screening site near them. For more infor­ mation. they can write to us at: SHHH. 7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 1200, Bethesda, Md. 20814, or check our web site at www.shhh.org. Ann, please remind everyone to take care of their ears - they connect us to the world. - John L. Jaco, Ex­ ecutive Director, SHHH. Dear John L. Jaco: Thanks for alerting my readers to the National Day of Hearing Testing. Anyone who is concerned about hearing loss should write to SHHH imme­ diately, or access their web site to find the location of a screening site nearby. Helen Keller, who was both blind and deaf, once said if given the choice, she would choose hearing over any of the other senses. Please contact SHHH today. Truant doc Dear Ann Landers: My 56-year-old mother was a patient in a hospital in which several doctors were consulted. Mom be­ came confused, so I stayed with her 24 hours a day. Most of her physicians would visit her daily, and write orders on her chart. My mothers cardiologist, who is wellknown in our area, also wrote orders on her chart, but rarely examined her. Of the 11 days she was in that hospital, he visited her only three times. This is your final traval ssfiss program. Hastings Kiwanis thanks al our loyal patrons lor their continuous support throughout the years. On the day of Mom’s discharge, her other physicians came to her room, wrote instruc­ tions, and gave us prescriptions for her medications. This particular cardiologist re­ viewed her chart, changed her heart med­ ication, and left. He did not know she was being discharged, nor did he examine her. I had no idea he had made a change in her medication. As we were leaving, a secretary came running after us, asking if we had the new prescription. I told her I had not seen the cardiologist m the last eight days. We then had to find Mom’s internist so he could write out a prescription for the new heart medication. The cardiologist was nowhere to be found. HercY the kicker, Ann. This cardiologist billed Medicare for 11 hospital visits, when he only made three. Is this legal? Is this what all doctors do? Please give me your opinion. - N.S. in L.A. Dear N.S.: No, this is not legal, and it cer* tainly is not what all doctors do. Medicare rules have become increasingly demanding in terms of documentation of physician ser­ vices. The rules now require detailed and time-consuming chart notes for hospital­ ized patients. This probably has resulted in less time spent with patients face-to-face, which would explain why the cardiologist reviewed your mother’s chart but did not ac­ tually examine her. However, if the cardiologist claims he visited your mother 11 times. Medicare ex­ pects those visits to have included time spent with the patient. The cardiologist^ billing is fraudulent and illegal, putting him a» risk for a stiff fine or even jail. ••••• Lonesome? Take charge of your life and turn it around. Write for Ann Landers ’ new booklet, "How to Make Friends and Stop Being Lonely." Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.25 (this includes postage and handling! to: Friends, c/o Ann Landers. RO. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.15). Tb find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. BOY, William Douglas, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 6, 2000 at 2:01 a.m. to Crystal Kasack and Kevin Lee of Hastings. Weighing 6 lb*.3 eg»and<2ainches loRgi * -tibii/i u) (BiuriJ moil tooil? alfitZTu ju-. BOY, Matthowitfanesidbaert atuftnhock Hospital on April 11, 2000 at 9:45 a.m. to James and Jolene Sherman of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15.5 oz. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Sydney Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 10, 2000 at 4:34 a.m. to Tammy and John Ncmetz. Weighing 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Grayson Charles, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 9, 2000 at 8:13 a.m. to Tim and Amy Tebo of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Devin Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 10,2000 at 11:08 a.m. to April and Jason Cupp of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Hailey Christine Elizabeth, bom al Pennock Hospital on April 10,2000 at 2:12 p.m. to Daniel Woodall and Jill Shively of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. 19 3/4 inches long. BOY, Kyran Richard Charles, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on April 3,2000 at 8:18 a.m. . to Jon Sochor and Becky Brazcc of Lyons. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Hastings Kiwanis Club presents a... MOI) TRAVEL SERIES GIRL, Tahya Marie, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 4. 2000 at 8:30 p.m. to Matt and Heather Briggs of Charlotte. V.eighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Kolin Michael Steams, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on April 9, 2000 at 2:40 to. Amber Moore and Keith Steams of Hast­ ings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Alicia Marie, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Apnl 7, 2000 at 7:56 p.m. to Anna Miller and Nicholas Milligan of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. Narrated by... Rick Ray “Vietnam & Burma” Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Friday, April 21 • 7PM Hastings Central School Auditorium As always. For Your Listening Pleasure ***^~ Entertainment Before V-X — the Travel Show Begins and At Intermission. Tickets available at the door BOY, Brandon David, bom on April I2*h, 2000 at Pennock Hospital to Scott and Melanic Smith of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. Brandon is wel­ comed home by big sisters, Kimberly and Victoria. BOY, Caleb Daniel, bom on March 30, 2000 at the Birthing Center of Greenview Regional Hospital in Kentucky to Debra and Kevin Swanson of Morgantown, KY. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. Grandparents are Jerry and Beverly Emswilcr of Battle Creek and David and Nancy Swanson of Walling. Tenn. Call 945-9554 for Banner Subscriptions. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 20. 2000 - Page 9 m TIM€ to TIME... F. Weinbrecht The Village of Hastings in 1856 By Joyce F. Weinbrecht When the Republican Banner appeared in Hastings on May I, 1856. under Dr C.S. Burton publisher, and Norman Bailey as editor, it was located on the comer of State Street and Church on the second floor of the Rower Block. No specific comer was given in history reports. Dr. C.S. Burton was a homeopathic physician, the first in Hastings The paper was said to be the instrument of the Republican Party and to create inter­ est in the newly formed Republican Party started in 1854. It was hoped that the Republican Banner would counteract the influence of the Barry County Pioneer, which was a Democratic journal, published in the village since 1851. The village of Hastings was very primi­ tive in those days, with population of about 400 persons, when the first edition of the Banner came off of the press on May I. 1856. No copy of this edition has survived to our knowledge The first copy known to exist into the 20th century was issue no. 4, published on May 22, 1856 The Civil War was looming on the hori­ zons, with much unrest about slavery and other issues causing unrest in the United States, the State of Michigan. Barry Coun­ ty and the village of Hastings. Members of the new Republican party included John S. Van Brunt, Harvey S. Sheldon, Norman Bailey, A.W. Bailey. John W. Stebbins, along with C.S. Burton, estab­ lished the Republican Banner under the firm name of C.S. Burton and Co. C.S. Burton was in charge of publishing the paper and Norman Bailey was the editor The paper consisted of four pages of sev­ en columns each, and the pages were 26 inches in size. It took a strong position on slavery and the extension of slavery into the territory. [The paper became known as the Hastings Republican Banner in April 1866 under the proprietorship of George M Dewey.) Hastings was incorporated in 1855 as a village. Frame buildings lined the south side of Stole Street from Church to Michi­ gan Aeauc On the north side of State Street there were more wooden store struc­ tures. which were between Church Street and Jefferson Street and then about half­ way to Michigan Avenue. Both sides of Jeffereon, between State and Apple streets, had some poorly built frame stores. This was the business district of 1856. The Hastings House, was a two-story wooden hostelry built in 1848 by Nathan Bartow Jr. it had a courtyard about 50 feet square at the northwest comer of State and Church streets. This became the focal point of life of the little community. It was from there that the stage coaches arrived and departed as they formed a weak link with the outside world. Many of the stores on Michigan Avenue and Jefferson Street, along with some on State Street, had saloons in the rear of the stores or underneath in the basements There were about 20 places in the village who sold liquor, making it a well served area in that commodity. A liqucr control law was not enforced and Hastings, as well as other communities of the time, was wide open. In the center of the Court House Square, the courtho.'se built in 1849, after the orig­ inal courthouse had been destroyed by fire in 1846. The courthouse square had been deeded by the Hastings Village Company to the supervisors of Barry County on Oct. 15, 1840. This plat was designated in the deed of Eurotas P. Hastings to the Hastings Vil­ lage Company and was dated July 26, 1836. The new courthouse built in 1849 was a two-story county buildmg built by Alvin W Bailey. It was surrounded by an ornamental fence now on State Road in front of River­ side Cemetery, to keep out the cows, pigs. 7364 The schoolhouse built in 1851 with an addition put on in 1855. This building served Hastings students until it was destroyed by fire in December of 1871. A pen and ink drawing of the Hastings House built by Nathan Bartow Jr. in 1848. horses and other livestock, which roamed the streets freely. Mrs. Upjohn kept a cow in the 1860s right across the street from the courthouse and it was known to get out and travel about a bit. Stiles on the north and south sides of the lawns allowed humans to enter the area. A two-story, four-room frame school building was built in 1851. There were four teachers who taught a curriculum of the bare essentials, reading, writing and arith­ metic. The block south of the school, was planed as a village park, but actually used as a burying ground for several years before the cemetery was moved out on State Road, in March of 1869. when Mrs. Nathan Bar­ low Jr. was buried there. It became official as a cemetery, known as Riverside Ceme­ tery, on Sept. 27, 1870. Water for the schoolhouse came from a wellhouse which was located behind the houses on West Green Street. This well­ house, complete with the oaken bucket and hoist, was an attraction of the school kids at recess who used to run over and haul up a bucket of water to get a dnnk at recess time. There was no music taught at the school, nor were there any athletics or dub actix ities in 1856. Things like home economics and manual training were supposed to be learned at home. Language instruction was confined to an occasional teacher, usually the principal, who taught some Latin and/or some Greek, to such students who wanted to take these subjects outside of their regu­ lar class schedules The area now known as the Second Ward, was woodlands in 1856. There were fewer than a dozen homes occupied mostly by persons who farmed the land on that side of the river. There was one bridge across the Thomappie, which was on Michigan Avenue, known as Creek Street on the south side of the river. Fall Creek, and its valley connected with the Thomappie River and there was enough water power at this point to power several industries at this point. [Fall Creek now runs through an underground culvert, with parking lots and business occupying much of the space where the mill ponds were.) Pi the First Ward, there was a scattering of hon»es. about 12, and these were small farms on the edge of the village. The residential area of the village was mostly in an area now bounded by the pre­ sent Michigan Avenue. Walnut Street and Park Street. To the south and west of schoolhouse park was shrub area of brush, which was known as Bumble Bee Plains. Here there were a few rough, unpainted shacks and it was regarded as an undesir­ able piace on which to build better houses. There was one small sawmill and two grist mills in the village when the first issue of the Banner came out in May of 1856. At Fall Creek on the north side of Court Street, there was a dam that impounded a Detail of an 1873 plat map showing the mills, mill ponds and Fall Creek There was no railroad in 1856 ft didn’t arrive until 1867 body of water back to the area where Grand Street is today. This pond furnished the water power for the Hadley Grist Mill, which was located a few rods south of State Street and also the power for a small sawmill, which was located nearby. This pond offered a place for great skating in the winter, but didn’t serve very well as a swim­ ming hole because it was too stagnant and dirty. West of the intersection of Grand and Hanover streets there was a small mill pond, which was fed by a race that extended 40 rods south, to another dam built across Fall Creek Valley. This water covered the Fall Creek flats for a considerable distance south, south of what is now known as Shriner street. Nathan Barlow Jr. and H.A. Goodyear, Hastings merchants, operated a grist mill, which was known as the Upper Mill, which was located west of the current intersection of Grand and Hanover streets. Fall Creek powered Hastings industry for several years until steam power replaced wafer power. In 1856, there were two churches firmly established in Hastings, the Presbyterian, which stood where it still does and the Methodists who were using the school building on the north side of Court Street near Jefferson, just to the rear of what is now the public library. The village was sort of a drab place, even unsightly. Many of the wooden structures were quite flimsy and not very attractive. There were no graveled roads, curbs, gut­ ters. sewer or water mains. The dirt streets were soft and muddy in wet weather, dusty and rutty when it was dry. Home water sup­ plies came from open cisterns and was quite limited to lawns and shrubbery depended upon the snowfall and rainfall. The cisterns were fed by surface drainage, often off of the roofs of the buildings. Typhoid and oth­ er fevers were frequent, often from the drinking water. Approaching Hastings from the west in 1856, you passed over a little stream and then through a dense bit of woodland known as West Creek Woods. [This is where the Fish Hatchery Park is now.) The area, except for a small cleared area, was dense forest land on the north side of Green Street. South of Green Street, on the west­ ern side of the village was a woods known as Dunnings Woods. This was a favorite stop over for flights of passenger pigeons during their migrations to the south. Flights of these birds were often so dense that they almost darkened the sun and the woods became alive with them This species was hunted into extinction. The need for conser­ vation of natural resources was not a prior­ ity of the tin.es. More about early Hastings next week. Barry County Court House built in 1649. This was Court House number two for Barry County MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (BARRY COUNTY) THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by GUY EDGERTON. A SINGLE MAN. and ROBERT J YOUNG. A SINGLE MAN. with joint rights of survivorship. Mortgagors, to FIRST FINANCE, which rs organized and existing under the laws of Michigan and whose address is 6785 Telegraph. Bloomfield Hills, Mt 48301. Mortgage, dated April 1. 1998. and recorded m the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on April 22.1998. in Document No. 1010753 of Barry County Records, which mortgage was thereafter on April 6.1998, assigned to BANKERS TRUST COMPA­ NY OF CALIFORNIA. NA. as Custodian or Trustee. 3 Park Plaza 16th Floor. Irvine, CA 92614 and recorded on October 14. 1999 in the office of the Register of Deeds for said County of Barry in Document No 1036620 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. al the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of THIRTY NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE AND 98/100 ($39.481.98) DoHars, including mteres. thereon at 11.75% per annum. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been institute to recover the debt secured by sard mortgage or any part thereof Now. there­ fore. by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provid­ ed. notice is hereby given that on Thursday. May 11,2000 at 1:00 p.m., said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastngs, Michigan, (that being the buhd.ng where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held) Which said premises are described as follows The land referred to in this Commitment, situ­ ated in the County of Barry. Township of Barry. State of Michigan, s described as fotows All that part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Center post of said Section 7 and running thence North 89 degrees 13 minutes West. 74 72 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of sad Section; thence South 37 degrees 22 minutes West. 558,39 feet along the Northwesterly line of Wall Lake Road to the true point of beginning; thence South 37 degrees 22 minutes West. 115 00 feet, thence North 52 degrees 38 minutes West. 66.00 feet, thence North 37 degrees 22 minutes East. 115.00 feet; thence South 52 degrees 38 minutes East 66 00 feet to the point of beginning Commonly known as: 11560 S Wall Lake. M­ 43 Tax Roll No 08-003-007-041-01 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 30 2000 ELAINE W MARDIROSIAN (P33528) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgage 1373 Balfour Groose Pointe Park. Ml 48230 (313)881-0296 (4/27) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been i.iade in the conditions of a mortgage made by David A Branch, and Karin S. Branch, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to NationsCredit Financial Services Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 23. 1999, and recorded on March 9, 1999 in Document 41026263. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Credit Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC. Assignee, by an assignment dated December 29. 1999. which was recorded on March 17. 2000, in Document *1042200. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE AND 66/100 dollars ($223,376.11), including interest at I1.029% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Michigan at 1:00 pm., on May 18. 2000 Said premises are situated TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 270 feet of the North 330 feet of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 cf Section 33. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, together with a parcel of land in the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section X}, described as beginning at the inter­ section oPthe East 1/8 line of said Section 33 and the South line of Lot 84 of Roy K Cordes Subdivision No. 1 as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 49; thence North 89 degrees. 38 min­ utes West 0.22 feet along the South line of said Lot 84. to the East Ime of Reynolds Road cul-desac. thence South 00 degrees. 13 minutes West 111 0 feet along the East lone of san cul-de-sac, thence South 89 degrees. 38 minutes East 0.70 feet to the East 1/8 Ime of said Section 33; thence North 00 degrees. 04 minutes. 30 seconds East I11.0 feet to the place of beginning; excepting thereform any and all parts of Lots 83 and 84 of said plat lying East of said East 1/8 line of Section 33. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1&48CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated April 6, 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1303 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 F*e *200012529 Ravens (5/4) Check Out Our Weekly Internet Polling Question on www.jadnews.com �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 20. 2000 Sarver’s Olympic experience leaves questions ‘bout decision Playoffs heat up interest in spring sports world With Easter right around the corner, there appears to be plenty of spring magic surfacing in the world of sports. Let's investigate: Detroit Dominating: The Detroit Red Wings, in the first three games of the scries, have made easy work of the Los Angeles Kings and went into Wednesday's late game with a chance to close out the series. Not only are players like Sergei Fedorov. Steve Yzerman and Brendan Shanahan playing awesome, but others such as Nick Lidstrom, Manin Lapointe. Tomas Holmstrom and Kns Draper arc doing the same. The depth that Detroit enjoys both offensively and defensively should give any playoff team fits that dares to skate on the same ice. And what about Chris Osgood. Hockey Town realizes that a Stanley Cup can't be won without the hard work of a hot goalie and Osgood has already proven with the first game shutout that he can be that goalkeeper. Look for the Wings to go al) the way and beat the Philadelphia Flyers in the Stanley Cup finals. The New Jersey Devils are on a roll, but nobody is skating better than the Flyers, a team that includes rookie goalie Brian Boucher, former WMU Bronco Keith Jones and former Red Wing Keith Primeau. Biggest disappointment of the NHL playoffs: (take your pick) the Phoenix Coyotes (down 3-0 to the Colorado Avalanche) or the St. Louis Blues (down 2-1 to the San Jose Sharks). Biggest surprise of the NHL playoffs: (any doubt?) San Jose Sharks. 'Zoo Deserves Pro Hockey: Kalamazoo is a major hockey hotbed, so it is quite sad that the K-Wings will ndl be taking the ice next year at Wings Stadium. I can remember attending a number of games there in the past and always found it to be an enjoyable time. Hopefully some time soon. Kalamazoo can find another professional tenant to lace up the skates and play a little hockey on the area ice. Tigers Are Hurting: What's up with the Detroit Tigers. The Bengals were blanked for a third time this season Sox. Sure there arc injuries lo speak of, but I'm sure a 4-9 record was not what owner Mike Ditch had in mind when he opened the new Comerica Park (or as I call it Tiger Park). Pitching has been a longtime problem with the Tigers, but they should have enough juice to pull out a couple more wins than what the team has now. I have enjoyed looking at the new park on the television, but 1 will wait until the team wins three games in a row before I shovel out some green lo go sec this team. It may have been difficult settling for the bronze, but Hastings' Candi Sarver certainly experienced life inside the boxing world when she recently competed in the Olympic women's boxing tournament in Midland, Texas. Sarver. 27. fought in the 125-pound weight class and after receiving byes in lhe first couple of rounds, met up with a boxer from Chile Wednesday. April 12. in lhe semifinals. "I found a couple of openings and 1 got her a couple of times with my left hook," Sarver said. "She was a tough opponent." A»*cr ..he first two rounds, the score was tied Md then in the third round Sarver looked for her opportunity. Both fighters eventually hit one another, but Sarver's blow apparently buckled her opponent's knees. . Crawford Has U of M Smarts: Many Michigan Wolverine fans were concerned when Jamal Crawford was considering giving up his college eligibility to enter the NBA draft and 1 was one of them. So it gives me great pleasure lo see that he will stay and pursue that degree in chemistry... medicine (or whatever it may be). The quote that caught my eye was the following: "Why would 1 take a chance on the NBA draft this year when I believe I can be a lottery pick someday?" We’D see. Pistons Ready for Playoffs?: The Detroit Pistons can look gre-’t some nights and not so wonderful on other evenings. There are teams that they can beat (they are 2-2 versus the Miami Heal, more than likely their first round playoff foe) and there are squads that they struggle against (big bodies teams like the New York Knicks that beat the Tons 100-88 on Tuesday). Still Detroit is an interesting with plenty cf energy (Jerry Stackhouse, Jerome Williams and Mikki Moore included) and leadership (Lindsey Hunter and Grant Hill included). It will also be interesting to sec what they can do in the post-season as the playoffs are a totally different brand of basketball. Shots Of The Week: Cory Bunge, 6, made the golf shots of the week al the Yankee Springs Golf Count Bunge sank a 73-foot putt in lhe eighth hole of the while and course and then drained a 62foot putt on the ninth hole. By making shots like that. Tiger better watch out. The bronze was a great reward, out it could have been gold or silver if the scoring would have been as figured. That blow many believed should have been the deciding factor in a Sarver win, but the judges apparently saw it differently and gave the Chilean a 15-14 decision. That came as a huge stunner to Sarver. "I was very hot," Sarver said. "One lady even came up to me and hugged me, saying that I had won that fight. She said 'keep your head up.” Hastings' Candi Sarver was determined to achieve as a boxer and her efforts in Midland are a testament to her perseverance. Sarver's manager, Charles Judge, from Grand Rapids, was even told that lhe bout was rigged. Currently, Sarver said, the Olympic board is reviewing the tape. Even if the decision is not reversed, Sarver said she hopes that her experience is not one that other boxers in the future have lo endure. "If it's not changed, I would like for it to not happen lo anybody else," Sarver said. There were three boxers who were Talk to you soon. of incentive for their 2000 spring season. After a trying campaign a season ago, the softball Saxons arc quite anxious to not only win a few more games, but to get the most out of their overall experience. And by observing the results from last Saturday's Hastings Invitational, coach Marty Buehler's squad appears to be making progress toward its overall goal. The Saxons began their season last week with a championship performance al Saturday's four-team tournament. After a 4-0 triumph over Lakewood in the tournament's first game, Hastings won the title with a 6-2 Barry County victory over Middleville. Williams sort of had an idea that her team was going to win it. "It was like we're going to do it," Williams said. "We want to be the best we can be when we play and it helps a lot now; we get to be a team." 9:06.90 and David Ockerman, Adam Schantz, Brandon Dahn and Stafford won the 400 in 45.71. league action April 13 at home. in the 1600(5-05). In a result that went down to ffcc final event. Northview's boys edged Hastings 68-65 Scoring individual firsts for the Saxon boys were Jason Goggins in the long jump (19-2 1/4), Phil McKeough in the discus (130-11), Craig Laurie in lhe 110 bardies (18.88), Joe Shaeffer in the high jump (5-10), Craig Laurie in the 300 hurdles (46.10). Nick Deline in lhe shot put (43-10) and Jacob Heuss in the 800 (2:09.79). Hastings also won two of the four relay races, the 800 with Bruce Carpenter. Brandon Dahn. Adam Schantz and Sam Stafford (1 41.51) and the 400 with Bruce Carpenter. Adam Schantz, Brandon Dahn and Sam Stafford (45.73). Boys Better East... Jacob Heuss won both the 800 and the 1600 as Hastings' boys track team beat East Grand Rapids Tuesday 81 -55. Heuss won the 800 in 2:12 and the 1600 in 4 47. Othe.' individual winners for the Saxons were Sam Stafford in the 100 (11.83). Phil McKeough in the discus (’27-6 1/2). Nick Deline in the shot put (44-5). Joe Schaeffer in the high jump (5-8) and Adam Schantz in the 200 (22.96). Chris Sensing. Nathan Rounds. Tim Cole and Heuss won the 3200 relay in Saxon JV baseball battles tough teams Zac Fulmer had two hits and Jeremy Shilling and Brandon Burke each had twobase hits as the Hastings High School junior varsity baseball team lost a 16-6 decision to Grand Ledge in the second game of an April 17 doubleheader. The Saxons scored three runs in each lhe second and the fourth innings. In the opening game of the twin bill. Grand Ledge prevailed 15-0 as Ryan Stamm had the lone Hastings hit. The freshman team dropped lo 1-7 after the Grand Ledge doubleheader. On April 15 at lhe Barry Coui.v Tournament. Lake wood won a 19-4 decision over Hastings and Middleville pulled out a slugfest over the Saxons. 20­ 10. Ted Greenfield had three hits, including one that went for three bases. Fulmer had two hits, including one for two bases and Shilling had a single in the loss to the Vikings. In the second game of the iournament against the Trojans, David Wilson had three hits including two doubles and two RBI, Fulmer three hits including two RBI aud Greenfield had a three-base rap and a single. The big inning in that game was the fourth when Middleville scored 14 times. Shilling had two hits, including a double, and Fulmer and Wilson each had one hit in a 16-1 loss April 13 lo Forest Hills Northern. Hastings achieved its win with a 12-1 triumph over Plainwell in the second game of a doubleheader on Apnl 12. Rrandon Burke threw a four-hit shutout and fanned six Trojan hitters. At the plate. Shilling had four hits and four RBI. Greenfield collected two hits and two RBI and Burke had two hits and three RBI. David Wilson (RBI). Jeremy Pond and Cory Pettengill each had one hit apiece. continued on page 13 Katie Williams, a star softball player on Hastings High School's varsity team, acknowledges that the Saxons have a bit Hastings track beats Wildcats once; nearly twice Achieving individual first places were Jamie Howell in the pole vault (6-6). Katie Noteboom in lhe high jump (5-2), Susan Hubbard in the shot put (32-11), Nicki Noteboom in the 100 (13.8), Heidi Schroeder in the 1600 (6:03.18). Ashley Deline in lhe discus (88-4), Jessica Rose in the 800 (2:48.33). Katie Noteboom in lhe 200 (28.5) and Deneil Sherman in the 3200 (’3:10.36). Saxon relay teams that won were lhe 3200 with Sherman. Rose, Melissa Hodges and Kary Schlachter (11:11.32), Jamie Howell, Niki Noteboom, Brenda Westfall and Laurie Dipert in the 400 (56.13) and Jennifer Hodges, Melissa Hodges, Jessica Rose and Heidi Schroeder OLYMPIC... Host Hastings scores first at softball tourney Tuesday (7-0) against the Boston Red By taking firsts in 12 of the 17 events, the girls' track team at Hastings High School defeated Northview 85-45 in ranked at 125 and all three lost. Some fe.*t that the decisions in the tournament may have been a bit political. There were roughly 200 female boxen taking part in the Olympic tournament. Other competitors at 125 came from places such as Russia and Finland, according to Sarver. S0FTBALL..continued page 13 Saxon pitcher Jenny Taylor (15) gets a hug from coach Marty Buehler for a job well done. With victories over Lakewood and Middleville. Hastings captured first place at the Hastings Invitational softball tournament and looks forward to more sunny days as the season rolls along. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 20. 2000 - Page 11 Tournament title at Hastings goes to Lakewood It was a performance you certainly didn't expect out of a sophomore. But coach Bob Veitch and his Lakewood Vikings' baseball team will certainly take it. Jeremy Dow (1-0) tossed a one-hitter, which included 11 strikeouts, as Lakewood ousted Middleville 7-1 in lhe championship game of last Saturday's Hastings Invitational. "Being a sophomore, you always question if they can handle it mentally," coach Veitch said. "I thought he stayed very calm and collective out there." Pitching, however, wasn't Lakewood's only lethal weapon, as the bats also had a bit of pop on them. After collecting 13 hits in the 17-4 win over Hastings earlier in the day, Lakewood banged out 10 hits in the championship contest. The explosive inning proved to be the fifth, when the Vikings scored four times. Lance Goodemoot led off the charge •vith a single, Eric O'Mara followed with another single, Darin Stowell walked, Bobby Tingley tripled and drove in two rwu, Jeremy Frost tripled and drove in a couple more and Derek Johnson closed out the rally with a sacrifice RBI. Tingley also hit his second home run of the season during the sixth inning to pad Lakewood's advantage. Dow was relieved by Dustin Courtney in the final inning and a third, but Middleville was unable tu dig into Lakewood's lead. After losing in the Hastings Invitational a year ago, Lakewood went on to win 15 in a row. This year, Veitch says, the Vikings are hoping for a similar result. Hastings 14 Delton 0 Pilcher Matt Larsen threw a four-hitter as the Saxons earned third place honors at their own tournament. Dustin Terrel went 3-for-3 and Jared Currie 2-for-3 to lead the victors offensively. Hastings coach Jason Hoefler said. The Saxons met up with one of the best teams in the area Monday, losing 7-1 and 8-1 to Gull Lake. Hoefler said that Terrel and Corey Mice I both "threw great" Defensively, the Saxon coach said his team is doing just fine. "Our strenghth is our defense," Hoefler said. "It's nice to sec in high school baseball. And the attitude of the kids; they arc really working hard." Lake wood 17 Hastings 4 By scoring six runs in lhe first inning, the Vikings were able to hold onto the lead from start to finish. Lakewood also tallied three runs in lhe second, two in lhe fourth and six more in the fifth for good On defense, catcher Sean Tefft threw out two Delton baserunners and Currie played a flawless game without making measure. Derek Johnson went 4-for-4 with two doubles, a home run and scored four runs, Luke Farrell went 2-for-4 with a double and Shawn Veitch went 2-for-3 and scored two runs to lead Lakewood al die plate. any errors. “We're just getting better every game," TITLE...continued page 12 Hastings' Jared Currie prepares to slide into third base during Saturday's final baseball contest versus rival Delton. Saxon baserunner Dustin Terrel (4) puts It in full gear and motors toward third base as Delton's defense attempts lo make the play. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Delton's Derek Stiles touches first base as the Middleville defense checks him back during last Saturday's action. Notice is hereby given that foe Hastings City Council will hold a Special Workshop Meeting from 6f» p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday. April 24. 2000. in foe City Haff Council Chambers. 201 E State Street. Hastings. Uctegan. tor foe purpose of dtocussmg the 20002001 Fiscal Year Budget. For addNonai information pertaining to said work session, ptoase contact foe City Clerk at 201 East State Street. Hasangs. Michigan 49058. or by caPmg 618-945-2468 The City w4i provide necessary reasonable aids and cer­ vices upon five days noice to foe Hastings Qty Ctork totophone 616-945-2488 or TDD caff relay services 1-800-649­ 3777 Saxon netters stop Vikings By winning three of the four singles matches, Hastings pulled cut an exciting 4-3 win over Barry County foe Lakewood last Thursday in prep tennis action at Lakewood High School. Winners for lhe Saxons were Tony Bowne at No. 2 singles (6-1, 6-0 over Adam Rohrbachcr), Trenton Smith at No. 3 singles (4-6, 6-2, 2-1 injury default over Travis Williams), and Sean Fortier at No. 3 singles (6-1, 7-5 over Steve Everil G. Manehum City Clerk NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943, as amended notice « hereby given that foe Barry County Board of Commissioners have adopted the foflowmg Ordinance which amende tie Barry County Zoning Ordinance m the Foilowing manner The Zoning District Map has been amended as follows: ORDINANCE NO : A±kM Commencing at a port whore foe West hne of County Highway 603 intersects the North Ime of foe Quarter Une Road m foe Northeast 1/4 of Section 7. TIN. R9W. Township of Barry Barry County Mctvgan. these Northerly along said County Road ’95 toet. foence West 122 feet from foe West edge of sard Highway; thence South 165 feet morn or less to said Quarter Une Road, foence East on the North lino of said Quarter Lino Road to foe place of beginning. (See outlined area on map) FROM C-2 TO C 3 ---------------------------------- This map is a portion at foe Official Zoning Map of Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan The above named ordinance becomes effective April 24. 2000. following the approval from the Michigan Department of Consumers & Industry Services. State Boundary Commission Copies of this ordinance is available for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W State St. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours 6:00 AM - 5 P.M. (dosed between 12-1 pm.). Monday thru Fnday Please cafl 948 4830 for further information Dale Afld H.2QQV JAMES L. BAILEY. Cha.rperson Barry County Board of Commissioners DEBBIE S. SMITH, Clerk Barry County Kretovic). Lakewood's Brian Reed won at No. I singles (6-? 6-1) over Josh Hendershot. In doubles, Lakewood's Charles Phelps at Brian Rohrbacher won at No. 2 over Casey Storms and David Wilson (2-6, 7­ 6, 6-4), Lakewood's Jerald Jones and Ben Owen won al No. 3 over Matt Gergcn and Mike Courtright (6-4, 6-4) and Hastings' Jeremy Butler and Kyle Winkler won a’ No. I (6-2, 6-4) LEGAL NOTICE I Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard D McKee a single man and Tracy J Johnson. single woman (otigmal mortgagors) to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 29. 1996, and recorded on November 15. 1996 in Liber 678, on Page 315, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by sac mortgagee to the Crossland Mortgage Corp . Assignee by an assignr ent dated October 29. 1996. which was recorded on November 15. 1996, m Uber 678. on Page 322. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TEN AND 86'100 dollars ($72,410 86). including interest at 8 500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in satd mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gagee' premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pm.. on May 11.2000. Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing 11 rods West of the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1 '4 of Section 34. Town 3 North. Range 7 West; thence West 11 rods on the East and West 1/4 Ime. thence South paralto* with the North and South 1 4 Ime 22 rods, thence East parallel with the East and West 1/4 Ime 11 rods thence North parallel with the North and South 1/4 Ime 22 rods to the place of beginning, including a joint driveway on the West Boundary thereof The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1946CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated. March 30. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors 31050 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 File *990607416 Tigers (4/27) �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner Thursday. Apri 20. 2000 Freshman baggers post comeback win Hastings High School freshman baseball team scored a thrilling 5*4 comeback win in the first game of an April 14 doubleheader versus Maple Valley. Hastings jumped out to an early 2-0 lead with a triple by Aaron Snider and singles by Brian DeVries and Josh Sanders. Maple Valley charged back by scoring four earned runs before Hastings added another ran on doubles by DeVries and Sanders Trailing 4-3 in the final inning, Hastings found a way to win the game on a single by Dustin Bowman, a double by Eli Schmidt and two walks allowed ly the Maple Valley pitcher. Schmidt was the winning pitcher for Hastings, striking out 8, allowing 5 hits and not allowing a single walk. Maple Valley leaped out to a commanding 7-0 lead in the first inning of the second game, but Hastings eventually tied the game at 11-11 before the game concluded. Down 7-0, Hastings tallied one ran in the second inning with a double by Aaron Snider, a single by B.J. Donnini and a sacrifice bunt by Travis McMillan. But Maple Valley was able to pick that ran right back up in its half of the second inning. In the third inning, however, Hastings exploded for five runs with back-to-back doubles by Schmidt and Snider and singles by DeVries, Joe Smith and Dan Wilkins. Courtright homer helps The Lions' lead was 11 -6 in the fourth inning, but the Saxons scored four runs with singles by Bowman and Snider, a double by Donnini, a sacrifice fly by DeVries and a couple of walks. Down by just one ran (11-10) in the final inning, Hastings tied the score with a ran on a walk, a stolen base and a single by Snider. The game ended deadlocked. Hastings High School graduate Andrew Courtright hit one out of the yard in Kellogg Community College’s 4-1 first game win last Sunday over Glen Oiks Community College. The winning pitcher in the threc-ran triumph was Justin Smith, Smith, a TITLE Battle Creek Central graduate, went the distance and allowed just three hits. In the second game, Glen Oaks won a 14-4 decision at Battle Creek's Bailey Park. The Brains are now 14-7 overall and 9-5 in the league. .continued from page 11 Bowman allowed no earned runs, struck out six and allowed one hit in a relief appearance. Upcoming home games for the freshman are April 20 against East Grand Rapids and April 27 against Wyoming Park. Kalamazoo Speedway motors into season Brad Shellenbargcr, won his heat race last Saturday, the first of the new millennium at the Kalamazoo Speedway. Shellenbarger, from Hastings, qualified eighth, and finished eighth in the A feature for Factory Stocks. He is currently tied for third in ppints. John TerMeer qualified sixth, finished 13th in the A feature and stands ninth in the points. Toby Montgomery qualified 16lh, finished 17th in the A feature and is 18th in points. Limited Late Models Brian Bergakker qualified 14th, finished 14th in the A feature and is 13th in points. The Super Late Models Larry Dahlke Jr. qualified fifth, finished seventh and is currently tied for sixth in points. Joe Bush, also from Hastings, qualified sixth, finished fifth in the feature and is tied for fourth in points. Bob Holley is 15th in points after qualifying second and finishing 24th. Kevin Malosh also raced at Kalamazoo, qualifying 35th, finishing 14th in the last chance race and finishing 45th in points. This Saturday Keeping With It! Maple Valley High Schoofs varsity baseball team went 1-1 at its invitational last Saturday, winning over Saranac 8-7 and dropping a 10-3 decision to KeBoggsville. Hare a Lions' fielder (Twkea a shoe string catch during his team's victory over Saranac. Maple Valley opened the season with a doubleheader split against Lakewood and is currently 4-2 overall and 2-0 in the SMAA. (Photo by Perry April 22 is a full 3-in-1 show featuring the NASCAR Weekly Racing Series Super Late Models, Limited Late Models and Factory Stocks. Admission is $10 for grandstands and $20 for pit passes. The race results for the entire field of cars at the track can be found at www.kalamazoospeedway .com. Panther slugger Jon Garcia unloads on an opponent’s pitch at the Hastings Invitational. For Hastings. Dustin Terrel went 3-for3 and Jared Currie went 2-for-3 and scored two runs. The Saxons scored three runs in the third inning and one in the fourth. COVER-ALL ■ VMOnp Secretaries'' Week April 24 - 28, 2000 BOSSCS—Honor your secretary by submitting his or her name in the... Banner Secretaries Contest 3 names will be drawn and those 3 will receive valuable prizes from local merchants including: Arby’s Barlow Florist Bosley Pharmacy Cinder Pharmacy County Seat Restaurant Felpausch Food Centers Gilmore Jewelers Glik’s Hastings Flower Shop Jonny Conoon’s King’s Electronics & Appliances Ponderosa Names will be announced in the April 27 issue of the Banner. Mail or fax us your secretary’s name by Monday, April 24. Secretary’ Name__________________ .________________ Boss Name______________________ ._______________ Company------------------------------------------------------------ . Telephone----------------------------------------------------------- Fax Number BANNER, 1351 North M-43 Hwy . PO Box 188 -or TAX to 945-5192 945-5192 Hastings. MI 49058 —or DROP OFF at the Banner office • Open House, • Craduodons I 11 |1 ll |l I | . Rcvnora ■ forties of Anykna! CANOPY RENTAL We set up and we take down! For more information please call: r . Middleville 8 1&a 2 Once again in Game 2, a team leaped out to a comfortable lead and was able to hold onto it, as the Trojans tallied four in the first and never looked back. Middleville was limited to five hits, but Delton mustered just four. Brandon Goebel had two hits for the Panthers, while Kyle Presler had « double for the Trojans. Aaron VanderWood was the winning pitcher and Robert Boyle suffered the mound loss. 616-945-2351 TABLES & CHAIRS AVAILABLE TELLERS It takes a rare variety of abilities to be a really good teller. Qualified applicants will have strong math and communications skills, accuracy, a pleasant person­ ality. present a professional appearance, and above all the ability to put customers at ease To explore the opportunities available.. Caledonia - 1 Full time Teller Hastings - 2 Part-txne Tellers Wayland - 1 Part-time Teller ...we invite you to contact the Personnel Office at: Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 M/F E.O.E. Public Auction HOUSE FOR SALE Thursday, April 27th Property is located at 1979 Brookfield Road—Hastings, Ml The sale will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan Minimum bid is $61,101.00 S.E.V. is $33,824 —property sells “as is" The house is a ranch with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath on a partial basement with a 2-car attached garage. This foreclosure sale is subject to six month redemption rights. Terms—certified funds delivered to the Sheriff at the sale. For more details contact—Rural Development at (888) 771-6993 Rural Deveiopr.icnt is an Equal Opportunity Lender Notice of Mortgage Forecloeure Sate THIS FIRM fS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Defaufl has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas A. Wagner and Bonny J Wagner husband and wife (ongmai mortgagors) to VanDyke Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 27. 1999. and recorded on June 10. 1999 in Document *1030961, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by oaM mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loam, Inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated June 2,1999, which was recorded on July 30, 1999. in Document #1033216. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is ciaimuj to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FOUR AND 19/100 doXars ($61,804.19). including interest at 10.100% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on May 25. 2000. Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commenang at the Northwest comer, thence East 530 feet along the North Ime of said proper­ ty: thence South 240 feet on a Ime parallel w«h the West ime of saud property, there* West 530 feet on a Ime parallel with the North line of said property; thence North 240 feet on the West line of said property to the Point of Beginning of the following described properly. Commenang at the Southwest comer of the Southeast 1/4 of the southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, and running thence East 16.02 chains. Thence North 24.92 chains; thence West 16 02 chains: thence South 24 92 chains to the place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determmed abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated April 13. 2000 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248 593 1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie #200013705 Mustangs (5/11) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 20. 2000 - Page 13 OLYMPIC...continued from page 10 "It's tough (125) .nd ■ very popular weight class." Sarver said. Keeping her emotions under control was one of lhe biggest challenges for the Hastings athlete. "I was really nervous and 1 tried lo calm myself down." Sarver said. "It's mostly a mental game and sometimes it doesn't work (Still) 1 usnally calm down after the first round anyway." Sarver left early Sunday morning and arrived in Midland late that same evening. She said the competition was unlike any other she had ever taken part in. "There were a lot of people there," Sarver said. "It was different; it was much bigger than the others that I had been to." Midland was a hospitable place, but lhe mood inside the boxing ring was "a very unfriendly atmosphere." according to Plenty of (raining went into Sarver s Olympic drive. That meant driving to Grand Rapids many nights al midnight so she and Judge could work out at I a m. She said the toughest part of (Mixing is most definitely the training and the mental aspects of the sport. When 2004 comes around, women's boxing should have a spot right next to gymnastics or track and Held at the official Olympic site. This year lhe event was held in Midland because the committee was not sure if the sport had enough participation to make a successful go of it. "Next lime the Olympics comes around, it should he in with the rest of the group." Sarver said. Of course, Sarver is not through with boxing., not by any means. In August, she will travel to Augusta Ga.. and will fight with a chance to land a spot on tlic World Team "I'm looking ahead now," Sarver said. "I've calmed down. 1 have Georgia lo keep my eye on and hopefully I’ll win." Boxing has provided Sarver with a goal and she has worked to make it happen. "I'm very happy with my accomplishments," Sarver said. "I wouldn't have gotten this far if it wasn't for sports " Sarver would Environmental like to thank City Services, Custom Strength Equipment, Quality Fence (Tim Rosenberg), J-Ad Graphics, lhe Super Store, Hastings Manufacturing, the Hastings Fire Department and others who contributed to her Olympic quest. Sarver. "It was a bad atmosphere," Sarver explained. "A couple of people got kicked out because they said something to the committee. Everybody was staying by themselves." Thursday Mlsed King Pins 93 1/2; The Red Eyes 70 1/2; Oops 66; Varneys 66, Question Marks 62 1/2; Brown and Sons Excav. 61; Jun Us 61; Hastings Bowl 54; Goon Squad 53 1/2; Middle Lakers 53; Whok Up 37; Bull Dogs IS Men's Good Games and Serin - C. Leonard 208-513; F Wagner 170-479; M Zimmerman 153-450; B. Kirby 189; C. VanHoutcn 183; C. Mugndge 145; M Anderson 138. Hastings Heather Krebs attempts to beat out a Lakewood throw during last Saturday's Hastings Invitational. SOFTBALL...continued from page 10 Part of the Saxons' early-season success has a lot to do with how they work. "I think we get along, which is awesome," Williams said. "Our main focus is to go out, have fun and Women's Good Games and Series - S. Lambert 190-529; V. Brown 196-508; L Jackson 155-447; O. Gillons 149-441. S. Teunessen 165-438; L. Miller 187-431; M Taylor 154-419; C. Service 145-413; B. Sexton 161-410; J. Musser 158-396; D Hansen 154-386; R. Brown 137-360; J. Anderson 133-338; S. Brown 147; C. Swinkunas 142; C. Lewis 122. Sunday Night Mixed Final Standings Matrix 77; Red Dog 73; We're OK 69; Thunder Alley 67; Sunday Snoozers 67; Lucky Strikes 65 1/2; AIM-Fun 65; 4 Horsemen 65; Piee Fynogers 62. Happy Hookers 61 1/2; Double KV 60; B.S era 59 1/2; Fnends 49; Rock Bottom 48 1/2; Bud Light 48. , Womens High Games and Series - W Miller 164-430; C Young 136-404; S. Smith 124-348; L. Porter 203; K. Becker 200; D. Krallman 177; S Snider 164; M. Blankenship 157; A. Churchill 151 Mens High Games and Series - S. Krallman 244-608; 220-605; DJ James 221-586; A. Thompson 221-574; E. Behmdt 217-546; J. James 216-533; B. Fal­ coner 193-542; G. Snyder 180-521; D Dutcher 174-491, B Cantrell 160457; M Martin 223; B. Kirby 213; C. Shook 186; B Allen 182. Mohday Mixers BAR Testing 80.5; Kelley's Keglers 78.5; T M Lassies 74.5; Rowdie Girls 74; Hastings Bowl 72.5; Budweiser 72; Dewey’s Auto Body 665. Whispering Wa­ ters 62; Girrbach's 62; Basket Babes 60; Gutter Gals 45.5 communicate." Communication was a big asset versus Middleville, as Hastings collected just three hits, but scored six times and won by four runs. Both teams tallied single runs in the first and second innings, but lhe host squad added two in lhe fourth and two in the sixth to pull away. Hastings' three hits came off the bats of Kailcy Lyons, Jenny Taylor and Erin Alterding. Or as Buehler stated, "timely hitting and staying with it... they did their job." Middleville received two singles from Teri Schondelmayer. a single by Jill Williams, a double by Breanne Dutcher, a single by Holly Courson, a single by Erin Newton and a single by Laura Newton. The Lady Trojans certainly had their winning chances, but the Saxons were not about to watch their title chance "When the play had to be made, they (Hastings) came up big." Buehler said. "You can't take anything away from Middleville; pitching was everything today.” Amber Thomas was the winning pitcher, striking rut two Lady Trojans. Erin Palmer suffered the mound defeat. "We just basically want to prove to everyone that we're not the underdog." Williams said with a smile. Hastings 4 Lakewood 0 By scoring two runs in the first inning High Games A Series - S Nash 171­ 428; J. Solmes 179-406; S. Lancaster 194; D Kelley 207-562; M. Kill 176; P. Cooley 166-448; P Bender 144; L. Perry 151; B. Moore 158-454; M Lemon 173-492; C. Allen 137. and two more in the fifth, Hastings manufactured what it needed. But the big story of the contest was pitching. For Hastings. Jenny Taylor allowed five hits, struck out six and did not allow a single walk. "She (Taylor) threw them right there, Buchter said. Danielle Bowman scored two of the four Saxon runs, had a single and also drove in a run. Heather Krebs had a single, Taylor had a base rap and Michelle Griggs and Enn Alterding both scored for the blue and gold. Middleville 14 Delton 3 An 11-run first innipg helped the Lady Trojans to const, to tite MltyV hits and some aggressive base running, Middleville advanced to the championship battle. Erin Palmer was the winning pitcher, allowing two hits, walking six and striking out six. At the plate, Jen Meyers had a single and a triple to lead the Lady Trojans. Lakewood 15 Delton 3 Middleville’s Holly Corson scoots back to first as Delton's Maria Insalata attempts to make the tag. Panthers win on the track ♦ ns titap A total of 18 hits were collected in this four-inning game and (he Lady Vikings, on defense, even turned a triple play. Offensive leaders for the Lady Vikings were Ashley Frost (two RBI). Shannon Spencer (‘wo RBI), Jill Benschoter (two doubles), Tracy Thelen (two hits and four RBI) and Keagan Krauss (two hits). Krauss was also the winning pitcher, striking out five. (/) |Z b z SPRING CLEAN-UP GET THAT NEW CAR LOOK ■ JoAnn Werkema on your degree from HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP DE-TARING, WASHING. WAXING, BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLY­ MER SEALANT VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO MOTOR CLEANING, COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc. PICK-UP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA * YMCA of Barry County Adult Floor HockeyAdvanced Stone A Tile ....................... 4-0-1 TNR Machine ..........................................2-2-1 Hackers.......... .. .........................................2-2-1 Avengers................................................... 2-2-1 Metal Militia .......................... ............. 0-4-0 Games Played:TNR Machine 2 vs. Advanced Stone and Tile 7; Avengers 3 vs. Hackers 7; Bye: Metal Militia Wednesday P.M. Final Standings Harr Care Center 78 1/2-49 1/2; Misfits 73-55; Nash Chiro 70 1’2-57 1/2; Eye and Ent Spec 69 1/2-57 1'2; Nash -5" Plus 68­ 60; Seeber's Auto 64-64, Lifestyles 57 1/2­ 70 1/2; Mace's Ph 55 1/2-72 1/2; R R St Mill 53 1/2-74 1/2; Gtrrbach's 50-78 High Games and Series - L. Elliston 201-200-556; T Christopher 208-551; J. George Fein 200-542. K Becker 190-536; E, Mesecar 174-470; D Scebcr 187-455; I Ruthruff 196-447; M Snow 162-426. B Norns 155-438 N. Varney 162-439; S Drake 154-433; D Burns 145-373; J Leo 163-431; R Kuempel 141-380. S. Penning­ ton 189; L Bahs 176; B Smith 155; D Bodmer 158; N. Thaler 149; J Kasinsky 153; J. Decker 189; B Earl 165; Y Markley 149; P Snyder 154; Matson 170 Love, 1 SI 0 STAR SCHOOL RD. HASTINGS 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E.W BLISS trials 616/945-5607 KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Visit our web site at www.kellogg.cc.mi.us Secretary. Financial AM. FuH-ome. MorxMy-FnrMy B b rfiiw rtoese- vjMBv Get Extra CA$H From Your Home Or Business! 2 ■a: < •1 911 EMERGENCY ■ 2 Home Address Signs is KEQl/RE/) BY VEH 2 3 .4 BARRY COl'XTY ORDINANCE • • • • Made while you wait - 5 minutes Call & Pick Up Private Drive - Private Road Signs "Any Name" Pvt Rd Signs Action Signs lo.-™, Jrm E.W. BlUiT 1011 E. State St.. 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Battle CReek Ml 49017-3397 Materials may be mailed faxed (616 962-4290) O' emailed (admservQkellogg cc mi us) AAEOE Vacation Properties Single-wide Homes w/Land Vacant Land & Farms Investment & Commercial Multiple-use Properties Home Improvements Extra Cash ZXNofthpoint.e mm jBPb.i Austin, Regan Doele and Jamie Collier in the 800 relay (1:37.89), Kody Louden in the 1600 (4:44.06), Mike LaFountain in the high jump (5-8). Collier in the 300 hurdles (41.55), Kody Louden in lhe 800 (2:08.11). Louden in the 3200 (10:47.45) and Regan Doele, Jamie Collier, Jamie Dill and Chris Tease in the 1600 relay (3:40.28). STREET NAME SIGNS For Delton. Megan Gillfillan and Jackie Prough each collected two hi’s. CONGRATULATIONS, c Delton Kellogg High School's boys track team notched a 73-64 Kalamazoo Valley Association win over Vicksburg last Thursday, winning 11 of 18 events. Panther champions were Bill Ferris in the shot put (45-1), Bill Roberts, Scott Styf, Kyle Williams and Kody Louden in the 3200 relay (8:42.03, Ferris in the discus (137-1), Jamie Collier in the 110 hurdles (16.37), Nic Marshall, Josh fsrari owners, cau uiwr warren rooar? 1-888-NORTHLOAN XBOB • IW �Page 14 - The Hasting* Banner - Thursday. April 20. 2000 Golfers set out on course Katie Welton shared medalist honors as Hastings fell to Forest Hills Central Tuesday in prep golf action al the Watermark Country Club Welton's 49 tied Forest Hills Central's Lauren Grzanka and bettered teammate Leah Pumford's 52 by three strokes. The Hastings' team managed a 220. Forest Hills Central carded a 213. Other Sazon scores included a 57 from Heather Drumm, a 62 from Kristie Welton, a 70 from Courtney Oakland and a 71 from Heather Rose. Forest Hills Central also received a 54 from Liza Liversedge and 55s from Katie Berger and Madeline Masteller With a team score of 212. Hastings proved to be eight strokes better than iu two foes last Thursday (April 13) in a prep golf match with Lowell and Wyoming Park at Deer Run. Lovell and Park both managed 220s. Katie Welton led the blue and gold with a 49 and was followed by Leah Pumford with a 53. Erica Barnum with a 54, Heather Drumm with a 56, Heather Rose with a 63 and Katie Jones with a 63. Enid Gage, of Park, was lhe medalist with a 40. Amber Kuipers topped Lowell with a 51. Lowell took second place because of a tie breaker. Marshall Festival Welton and Drumm carded a 92 and Pumford and Barnum tallied a 93 for Hastings in a two-person best ball tournament last Friday (April 14) in Marshall. Hastings was fifth out of 18 teams with a 185 score. Coldwater was first with a 167, Marshall (Red) was second with a 178, Portage Central was third with a 180 and Lakeview finished fourth with a 181. Gole’s goal gives soccer Saxons victory MIDDLEVILLE — It was a golden scoring opportunity lhai Hastings' Jessica Golc felt a bit uneasy about taking But thanks to how it came out. Gole. the soccer Saxons and the soccer Saxon fans were able to celebrate a thrilling 1-0 varsity win last Fnday over Barry County foe Middleville Gole scored on a penalty kick at the 33­ minute mark of lhe first half. It was all Hastings would need, but it was a pressure point that initially worried the goal scorer. "I didn't want to take the PK; you get a lot of pressure and it was one of our few scoring opportunities." Golc said. Before taking the shot, Gole noticed something that altered how she booted that attempt. "I noticed the keeper was staying more toward the right side," Gole said. "I just wanted lo get it in. We needed this... we needed to win" Hastings out-shot Middleville 21-8, including an 11-2 advantage in the second half. Both defenses were stellar, but the Saxons proved to have just a bit more a way to beat us to the ball. Payshcnce (goalkeeper Payshencc Erb) kept us in the game, hut we couldn't get the goal that we needed: we couldn't finish it." Evans said that Gole's tally was impossible to defend. "That's practically a gimme." Evans said. "She's a very good player and you can't defend against a penalty kick." A number of the Hastings and Middleville players know each other very well, some playing on the same club teams such as the Thomappie Valley Soccer Club. Gole said that is both good and bad. "I'm just happy that it went in." "I think it's actually more difficult to play a game with people you know," Gole said. "You can't worry about friendship; right now I’m just happy that it went in." steam and that made all of the difference. "They (Hastings) have an outstanding team." Middleville coach Steve Evans said "We ran out of gas (and) they found -jnikaGolt The Saxons' defense was at the lop of their game, a game that they are still trying to learn. "Our defense played a lot better." Gole said. "We're still getting use to the new formation.'’ Chamber outing set for July 26 The 14th annual Chamber Golf Outing is coming to the Hastings Country Club Wednesday. July 26Proceeds from the event go to support the Barry County Area Chamber of TVSC New* Here are (lie results of the Thomappie Valley Soccer Club games from last weekend: U 12 vs. Wayland tied 1-1, goal scored by Ashley Thompson U 13 vs. Wayland lost 4-0 U 19 Thomappie Valley Saints vs. A.C. Storm tied 2-2, goals scored by Gergen and Norns communities. The Chamber is promoting it's new Barry County Area title by inviting golfen from all area businesses and organizations. You may call the Chamber for any information on this event at (616) 945-2454. approved by the Health Department The number at lots determined by the Planning Department <i this review shall determine th* maxi­ mum number of dwelling units wynct of zofffWG ordinance adoptex Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 of adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the toffow- JGfil a) A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 12 phystoaffy separated from one another tertng or grouping of dwelling unto and/or Iota avoid a suburban subdrvnion appear- d) The minimum lot size shall be 32,000 sewer or Community Hastings' Jennie Heuss (3) looks to drive past Middleville's Ande P-ouma (16) during test Friday>varsity match. . # Septic 5 Regulatory Flexibmty — To encourage •oxttoty and creativity consistent with the objectives of the open space community concept, the Planning Commie lion shall grant specific deviations from the (tenon efficient manner, providing for sto deveiop- darde set forth in the zoning ordinance particuiarty along the roadway and abutting approved through a finding by the Planning Commission that the deviation Community and a not subject to Ing compaMMfry of design and use between netghbonng properties. B Open Space Communities shal bo pormit- 8. No lot in an Open Space Community districts pravtong the toffowvtg regulations Defender Angie Eggers (15) follows the ball high in the air as the Saxons* won 1-0 versus the Lady Trojans. dlbons sot forth in Section 4.13 of the Barry County Zonng Ordinance 8. Review Standards: a) The Planning Commission may approve a preliminary sue plan review At that time, a preliminary zoning the toffowing agencies have reviewed mental resources, nctudmg but not 1) Barry-Eaton Health Department 2) Barry County Dran Commissioner 3) The Department of Environmental Quality (DEO) 4) Road Commission (If Applicable) •20 ■ Country Subdivwions ArtMt yl SKtem c.u • b. <. (*.) i. aside through an irrevocable ccn- Country Subdivisions Areas VI. Ssctior 6 U - C 4 Oststs "Except m Country Subdivtoons' space wff be protected from aN 2. An Open Space Community shaO contain a minmum of 2 lots. a. Th* permuted density of residential Basketball Both Fun and Rewarding... The Hastings Middle School held a three-on-three basketball tournament last Saturday and 68 students took part in the special activity. This is the third year that the school has held such an event. All proceeds will go toward scholarships lor middle school students to use in summer sports camps or in other summer athletic activities. Staff members served as volunteers, keeping scores and refereeing games. Steve Laubaugh served as the tournament's supervisor and the student council I elped to organize the double elimination basketball spectacular. Members of the Hastings Middle School student council are (front row, from left) Kathlyn Rounds. Christy Pohja. Anna Lawrence; (back row) Jami Hayes, Erin Hemeriing, Betsy Acker. Amanda Keeler and Collin Kaiser. Country Subdivisions Good News for Grandparents R-LS Country Subdivision' Areas IV. Suction «13 ■ DwHoomsot Plans allowed by the underlying zonmg die­ Announcing a new life insurance policy... ju»t the right size to cover final expenses, help your grandchildren, or make a in the toffowog manner the existing zoning meaningful gift to your favorite charity. Aik Including the Barry-Eaton Department, Barry County County Health Road Drain your Farm Bureau Insurance agent about FB Foundation Life today* Uw-ng ‘.--.z cu6ze Ms* Change from Three’ to ”T*n(l0) copies of the roquroments 3 The Planmng Director wSl ■ elect thro* (3) of th* proposed lots to b* evaluated by th* Barry-Eaton Health Department to d*t*mwn* site ausattoty for hem* construc­ tion a) Eac.t selected sit* must be staked by the developer b) If any of the selected tot* can not be approved by the Hearth Department a new ytod plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department with the necessary corrections O Al ytod plans wiff be evaluated until al throe selected M*s are Th* above named ordinance becomes effectn e April 24. 2000, foHowmg the approval from the Michigan Department of Consumers & Industry Services. State Boundary Commission Copies of this ordinance is avartatxe tor purchase or mspec bon m th* Barry County Planning Office at 220 W Stat* St.. Hasting*. Michigan, between the hour* 800 AM - 5 PM (dosed between 12-1 p m ). Monday thru Fnday Please call 948 4830 tor fur ther information Det* AfiTl 14^2000 JAMES L BAILEY. Charperson Barry County Board of Commissioners DEBBIE S SMITH. Ctork Barry County FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! Gov't & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings. 1-800-501 1777 ext. 5224 (4/20) NEXTEL - INTERNET - PAGING CELLULAR - LONG DISTANCE NEJCTEL OFFERS FREE INCOMING CALLS AND LONG DISTANCE IN 2000 ON SELECTED PLANS. NO CONTRACT! INTERNET ACCESS AS LOW AS S9.99 PER .MONTH WITH THE LOWEST T1 & ISDN PRICING! HASTINGS 838 4008 OR TOLL FREE 888 244 8206 Soccer Overseas... Kayla Arnie is a 12-year-oki, seventh grader at the Hastings Middle School. She is an honor roll student and she enjoys such hobbies as basketball (four years), volleyball (one year), soccer (two years) and softball (five years). Arnie was chosen by People to People Sports Ambassadors to play soccer in Australia and New Zealand as a representative of the United States. She has been raising her tuition fee so she can participate in the event. To help to raise funds for Arnie's trip, there will be a car wash at the Hastings' McDonalds Friday. April 21. Cars will be $5 and trucks $6. Any donations can be made to Kayla Arnie; 420 E. Bond, Hastings Ml 49058. You can also contact her at (616) 948-3914 or e-mail her at kamieCvoyager.net (Photo provided) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 20. 2000 - Page 15 Hundreds of children hunt for Easter eggs by Shawna Hubbarth Older children at the egg hunt participated in a variety of games including this Staff Writer Hundreds of children and parents turned out for the annual Jaycces' Easter Egg Hunt this past Saturday. The children were separated by age groups and chased after hidden plastic eggs, which were later exchanged for prizes. Some of the prizes included yo-yos, whistles, candy, stickers and necklaces. Older children had fun playing games such as the egg loss and the "bunny hop." The event took place at the Bob King Park in Hastings Marie Chamberlain helps Kate Muraski collect eggs. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE QflTAtft WHJ. BE USED MOhTWBe SALE WM made in the conditions of a mortcage made by Robert P Crose (original mortgagors) to AmeriFtrst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee dated September 2. 1997 and recorded on September 16 1997 m Docket No 1001619. Barry County Records Michigan and was assigned by said mortgager lo the Homeside Lending. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated September 2. 1907. Much was recorded on Septembe. .6. 1907. in Docket No 1001620. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE AND 48/IX deters ($59,761 48). mciudag inter •st at 8 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mon gage wiR bo foreclosed by a sate of the mort gaged premises or some part of them, at public venue, at lhe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p m . on June 1.2000 Said premises are s-tuated m TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN Barry County Michigan and are described as Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 20. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, running thence South on a tone parallel with the highway. 115 1/2 feet, thence East 179 feet, thence North 115 1/2 Met. thence West 179 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned m accvdance with 194BCL 600 3241a. m which ca.»e the redemption period shell be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Aprs 20. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors XI50 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #991011174 Falcons (5/18) Children scramble to collect eggs at the Jaycees egg hunt held last Saturday. County planner to speak April 28 The Institute for Learning in Retirement, sponsored by Kellogg Community College, will be host for a spang luncheon Fnday. Apnl 28, from noon to 2 p.m. at KCCS Fehscnfcld Center. The featured speaker w ill be Barry Coun­ ty Planner Jim McManus. Food will be provided b> M&M Cater­ ing. Cost of the lunch is $7. The purpose of the luncheon is lo bnng people of retirement age together socially while pros iding a learning opportunity The group will discuss upcoming classes and the bus tnp to the Detroit Institute of An To reserve a scat for lunch, call Teresa * DISTINCTIVELY DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES FOR OBSERVING HOLY WEEK AND EASTER! at the Presbyterian Church of Hastings, 231 South Broadway Durham at 948-9500. extension 2642. The Fehscnfcld Center is located just west of Hastings on M-179. On Wednesday. May 17, the Institute for Learning in Retirement will sponsor a char­ tered bus tnp to the Detroit Institute of Ans to sec the Van Gogh exhibit. The bus will leave from KCC’s Fehscnfcld Center at 8:30 a m. and return by 5 p.m. Cost of the trip including transponation and admission ticket is $30. Additional lunch money is required by the participants. Those who would like to go on the tnp to the DI A max- call 948-9500. extension 2642. __ "J zS* ^7 ■=**---*. HOLY THURSDAY COMMUNION WITH TENEBRAE - April 20 at 8:00 p.m. A solemn Service filled with drama and mystery. Nursery avail­ able. EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE - Apnl 23 at 7:00 a.m. Led by the youth. EASTER BREAKFAST - 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Proceeds benefit Youth Mission. TRADITIONAL CELEBRATION OF THE RESURRECTION WITH COMMUNION - 9:00 a.m. With special music by the Chancel Choir. Nursery available. CONTEMPORARY CELEBRATION OF THE RESURRECTION WITH COMMUNION - 11:20 a.m. With music by the Praise Team. Nursery available. Kylee Hershberger shown here with mom Annette Blough, got into the Easter spirit at the egg hunt with her own pair of pink, fuzzy bunny ears. LEGAL NOTICES I Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by John E Bair and Kathleen J Bair husband and wife (orig­ inal Mortgagors) to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 4. 1998 and recorded on July 7. 1998 m Liber document # 1014614 Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Citibank N.A as Trustee for the benefit of the Certrficatehoiders of the Chase Funding Mortgage Loan Asset backed Certificates. Senes 1998-1 aka Citibank. N A . as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated July 1. 1998. which was recorded on November 19. 1998. m Liber docu­ ment #1021074. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 26/100 dollars ($90.513 26). deluding interest at 10 875% pet annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute .. such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wdi be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 ‘00 pm . on May 18. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County Michigan, and are described as The South 835 feet of the West 275 feet of that part of the East 1,2 of the Northeast 1 4 which lies North of the Centerline of Keller Road, except the South 150 feet of the West 75 feet thereof. Section 16. Town 2 North Range 10 West, sub­ ject to an Easement for Ingress and Egress and utility purposes over the East 66 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated April 6. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593 1X1 Trott & Trott P C Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bmgham Farms Ml 48025 FHe #200010066 Cougars (5/4) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Clarence E Bromley, A Single Man (original mortgagor-.) to Amer quest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated August 26,1998. and recorded on October 1. 1999 in Docket #1018770. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 55/100 dollars ($117213 55). including interest at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mon gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mod gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings, Ml at 1 00 p.m.. on May 4. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A Parcel of Land m the East 1.2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14. Commencing at the Northwest Comet of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Said Section 14; Thence South ParaW with the West 1 '8 Une 1841 Feet Thence East 1320 Feet. Thence North 1841 Feet. Thence West 1320 Feet to the Place of Beginning Except commencing at the Northwest Corner of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Sad Section 14 for a Place of Beginning. Thence South 300 feet: Thence East 600 Feet to the West Shore of Fair Lake. Thence North 300 Feet; Thence West 600 Feet to the Place of Begnntng The redemption period shall be 12 month(^; from the date of such sale Dated March 23. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593 1X1 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 Frte #200013186 Cougars (420) �Page 16 - The Hasting* Banner - Thursday. Aprd 20. 2000 Arts Council marks 15 years of enhancing quality of life by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor During its lean beginning, armed with a passion for fine arts, members of the Thor­ napple Arts Council of Barry County sold chocolates to their friends, neighbors and families to fund summer camp scholarships for kids. Enough candy was sold to give away about $600 in arts-related scholarships that first year, charter board member and p?st president Kathy Crane recalled. A decade and a half later, the Arts Coun­ cil is awarding $6,000 in summer arts scholarships this year. Crane noted, to a record number of applicants. In 1986. the Arts Council budget was less than $5,000, and the group had a bud­ get deficit at year's end. In contrast, this year the budget is $80,000. said current Arts Council President Don Williamson. The growth of lhe fine arts scholarship program and the budget are just two of the many successful facets of the Arts Coun­ cil’s first 15 years of contributing to the county's quality of life. Classical music lovers can count on the Arts Council to bring the Grand Rapids Symphony to Hastings every year. Local young people are learning that the Arts Council cares about them in many ways, offering them a summer youth theatre pro­ gram. art appreciation "Picture Program" in the schools, an annual student art show, and more. "It's very interesting to work with a group of people that are so gifted in such a variety of ways." Arts Council Managing Director Lyn Briel said of lhe board. "Il's been really a lol of fun to see. even though the mission is always lhe same, the differ­ ent perspectives that people have and what they bring to the Arts Council. I think that's why you see such a success in lhe Arts Council. There is such a vast, talented resource out there that is meeting together with lhe sole purpose of growing the arts in the county." Co-founded by John Fehscnfcld and the late Sue Drummond, the Arts Council was established in 1985 with the purpose of providing outstanding concerts and exhibi­ tions close to home, showcasing local tal­ ent. encouraging youth to explore their artistic gifts and to develop cultural pro­ grams for area schools. Current and former Arts Council mem bers credit Drummond and Fehsenfeld for giving the Arts Council a solid foundation from which to build into the future. "The dreams that Sue Drummond and I had are well on the way to fulfillment." Fehsenfeld said this month. "We hoped to serve directly and to support indirectly lhe needs of all of Barry County, especially youth. "We hope for the future that more per­ sons will see lhe importance of an al home, in the schools and in the commu­ nity;" Fehsenfeld said, "and that they will encourage their children to participate in the opportunities available. Parents are the prime motivators of values." In many ways, lhe Arts Council "has met and surpassed our original dreams," he said, pointing to a number of accomplish­ ments, programs and projects that are noted in this article. He also mentioned the Council's "vital Board of Directors, with a strong president in Don Williamson" the "great job" Briel is doing and the "unending dedication" of Crane. In a 1986 interview, Fehsenfeld said. "From lhe onset we've thought it (the Arts Council) would benefit senior citizens, school age children and everyone in be­ tween. The real payoff is that your life is enriched by being around creative people." Not every project, event or idea imple­ mented by the Arts Council has been suc­ cessful, but members never lost ther stride in the process of fulfilling their arts-ori- ented mission. As Crane explains it, it's a matter of re­ fining events, programs and ideas and evolving with the changes in the county and the needs of its residents. "There are some things that have gone by lhe wayside like Arts Alive (an annual Current Arts Council President Don Williamson and Managing Director Lyn Briel are enthusiastic about keeping the momentum of the Arts Council strong in this new century. celebration of the arts event at Fish Hatch­ ery Park) because there really wasn't the in­ terest from the community in that," Crane said. And once in the Arts Council's neo­ phyte years, an outdoor music concert was held in Delton but only a handful of people showed up. Undaunted, the Arts Council has contin­ ued onward trying to offer a variety of fine aru programs to appeal to different tastes. "Sue was a major force there because she wasn't pessimistic about things," Crane said. Crane has served on the Arts Council Board longer than any other member. She has served as Ans Council president four times, vice president a couple of times, corresponding secretary several years and even acting treasurer for awhile. She left the board at the end of 1999 to spend more time developing her interest in realistic watercolor painting, aut she still plans to be actively involved with the or­ ganization. which has become intertwined into her life and heart. During the past 15 years. Crane only took a year's hiatus from board membership but still attended meet­ ings and was active in lhe organization dur­ ing those months. "Arts Alive and those small con­ certs...and the Youthful Jubilee (started by former board member Jean Jongbloed to showcase young people's talents and give them an opportunity to perform before an audience) ..gradually evolved into Fridays at the Fountain." a series of weekly out­ door summer concerts on lhe lawn of the Berry County Courthouse, Crane said. "So that's still that continuation of free music and free concerts open to lhe public." One of the Arts Council's first largescale events was a variety show called SesquiSensation, featuring local talent, and the new adult theatre group is an evolution of that. Crane said. Other fund-raisers in lhe council's early years were selling Trifle games ( featuring questions about local trivia) in conjunction with lhe Chamber of Commerce and Tshirts to promote the council's Arts Alive event. "That's kind of a neat thing that we did all those other things that were kind of unrelated...," she said. "We had a pig roast because we had the food donated. That was our first big fund­ raiser. Gerald deMink and Gary Buckland from Delton did that. We had the pig roast with Arts Alive... and all of that has now come down pretty much lo lhe art auction," an annual dinner event held at the Hastings Country Club. When I joined I was looking for mwe of an artists' guild...I was interested in meet­ ing other artists," Crane said. "It got to be a lot more than that because Sue saw that organization as more of an umbrella orga­ nization that would spawn or help support other groups like the youth theater guild or Thornapple Players. So actually it has turned out that way. It kind of has to do with who the people are on the board at the The Michigan Job Corps, through a grant obtained by the Arts Council, helped to renovate the Arts Hatchery Building, which serves as the Arts Council's home in summer months. Workers are pictured here in 1986. time and what their interests arc." Community life has been enhanced by the Arts Council. Briel and Crane noted. "The quality of life in Barry County is really wonderful," Briel said. We've got just about everything in this county...the rural life, the beauty of its surroundings. I think it's just unsurpassed in Michigan. We have so many opportunities with the four major cities that surround us, so we have the influential metropolitan areas, yet we can still slay rural here. But, with that is also the ability to correlate some art pro­ jects and art programs for people in this county that we need to bring lo them," such as they symphony. "I think the Arts Council strives to make sure that there is art out there for those people wtio are looking for it," Briel said. Those opportunities include "giving chances or additional support to the youth through the Picture Program, where they are introducing famous art and art pieces to the elementary kids. The Arts Council is working with the schools," by supplying trained docents to help teach the art appreci­ ation "We know that the schools can't do it all by themselves, that we can be a part of that. Its real excitmg." The Arts Council*! Youth Theatre Guild has been another success story, offering a summer workshop for young people to learn about the performing arts and develop their talents at a fraction of the cost mosi out-of-county programs charge, Briel said. "That’s because we go out and find grants and we really want to... "We would like to embellish our com­ munity by having art brought out and brought out," she said. The City of Hastings and the Arts Coun­ cil each summer showcase artists during "Fridays at the Fountain" series, Briel said, and she called the program "a great gift to the community. "It's done by co-sponsor­ ship, a good working relationship with the city." "The adult community theatre group is really exciting, and musicians are coming from throughout lhe county. So it's truly a countywide activity and I think that’s really exciting. They are having a lot of fun." Briel said of the new Thomappie Players who staged their first musical production. "Anything Goes" this month. "I'm already getting calls asking: 'What are we doing next year? What are the dales for next year so I can plan on it and be part of it.*" "We are getting phone calls from people who are moving into the area and asking about classes in the fine arts or visual arts programs. That’s something that will be part of the board's agenda, looking into helping facilitate that in a number of differ­ ent ways whether through community edu­ cation or private or supporting artists that are willing to do private classes." Williamson, an accomplished artist and retired faculty member of the Kendall Col­ lege of Art and Design, said expanding the Arts Council's involvement in visual arts is one of his goals as president. He also wants to continue lhe momen­ tum the Arts Council has generated over the past 15 years, "picking up a lol of the old projects and traditions that the Arts Council started with and really just kind of growing with the community, growing with the county." Williamson said one of his main goals for 2000 is lo explore the possibility of turning the Arts Council's home, the Arts Hatchery Building in Hastings' Fish Hatch­ ery Park, into a year-round facility. Refurbishing the former Department of Natural Resources' Fish Hatchery building, built in 1928, has been a significant ac­ complishment of the Arts Council. The structure had previously been empty for 20 years and the Arts Council leases it from the City of Hastings. The efforts lo turn the structure into a usable building were spearheaded by Fehsenfeld right after the Arts Council was formed. Fehsenfeld was instrumental in se­ curing grants from the Thomappie Founda­ tion (now called the Barry Community Foundation) and Blue Ribbon Grants which provided for members of the Michigan Job Corps, to furnish labor for the renovation, which included extensive interior remodel- In this 1986 photo. William Cook, who was the mayor of Hastings at the time, ac­ cepts a $1 check from Thomappie Arts Council President Judy Hughes as payment to lease the former Fish Hatchery building (in the background) from the city. The Arts Council has since landscaped and renovated the structure and added an outdoor deck stage covered with an awning. Arts Council co-founders John Fehsenfeld and the late Sue Drummond are pic­ tured In this 1986 photo. Drummond is showing Fehsenfeld the logo she designed for the Arts Council. ing and the addition of an outdoor deck stage covered by an awning. The only drawback. Williamson said, is that the Hatchery Building and the park close for the winter season, so the Arts Council, through the generosity of Pat Sensiba, meets at the Jefferson Street Gallery in Hastings during the winter. "So that's an area where there are some untapped possibilities; maybe we could put a furnace in...and a security system," Williamson said. "We have some beautiful upstairs studios in that building that could be used." Having a year-round building would en­ able the Arts Council to give more empha­ sis to the visual arts, he said, noting that at the current time "we're lacking gallery Another goal is for lhe Aris Council to review its organizational structure, includ­ ing the by-laws, he said. "I've been trying to shorten up the busi­ ness meeting, time-wise, so that we can get it down lo maybe an hour. And then af­ ter that the creative ihinking comes ..whal can we do to make old projects better or what can we do to bring new projects in? Otherwise, we’re just going lo recycle things every year and not going to be cre­ ative anymore," Williamson said. "I think we're only limited by our own imagination and lhe support that we get, not only with the board, but with the members. That membership is so impor­ tant. The board members only represent the members..." This year’s membership drive will kick space, studio space." CONTINUED on page 17 Many art exhibits have been sponsored by the Arts Council over the years. In this 1994 photo artists and former board members Jungle Jim Powell and Kathy Crane are looking at some of the art wort< on display. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 20. 2000 - Page 17 Many talented musicians, ranging from a harpist to a jazz pianist and the Grand Rapids Symphony, have been brought to Barry County by the Thomappie Arts Council and many local musicians have been given opportunities to perform during the past 15 years. In this 1990 photo, Chautaugua Express entertains at Ash Hatchery Park. During its Arts Alive celebration in 1991 and a few other years, the Arts Council sponsored the formation of a Barry County Community Chorus. CONTINUED from page 16 off this month, Briel said. Membership fees are $15 for an individual; $10 for a student or senior citizen; and $25 for a fam­ ily. Memberships and board members come from all parts of the county and one of Williamson's goals is to increase the num­ ber of members from "all comers of the countyt 3 .. ...... - . "Each community has a lot of offer the county." Williamson said. "We have some­ thing we can be very proud of. "It would be nice to get more of a mem­ bership in the county, both for the fact of a growth pattern as wd’ as a fund-raiser," he said. "Rindraising is very important, espe­ cially if you're nonprofit." "One cf the exciting things that we've seen," Briel said, is that the scholarship applications this year have come from all of the school areas so we do have represen­ tation from Delton, Thomappie Kellogg, Maple Valley, Hastings. St. Rose and some of the smaller parochial-type schools or Christian schools. "In our efforts to be countywide, we're starting to see that people recognize...these kids are getting some support and their par­ ents are getting some support, too, (by helping with the costs of expensive sum­ mer fine arts programs) to enable kids to at least explore their flowering, their bloom­ ing...the gifts that they have," she said. "The scholarship winners then bring back that training to their local communities." One example is the Arts Council's newest member Joe Williams of Hastings. He remembered that the Arts Council gave him a scholarship and now that he's an w adult he wanted, to serve on the board so that he could help give back to the commu­ nity, Williamson and Briel said. Joe received a $1,000 scholarship to at­ tend Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. At the time he was in junior high and playing the alto saxophone. Ironically, being at Blue Lake helped him realize that he didn’t want to stay in band but wanted to follow art in­ stead. Consequently, he studied art at KCC for a year and also attended Kendall College of Art and Design. He employs that artistic background working in the page layout de­ partment of J-Ad Graphics. Being on the Arts Council Board is ex­ citing for Joe because he's especially "in­ terested in helping young kids out, espe­ cially with things I wish adults had done for me," he said. Over the years, the Arts Council has also been a place for its members to bloom. "I worked into things on the Art.* Coun­ cil that I never thought I would be doing, For many years, the Arts Council has made efforts to help children gam an appre­ ciation of fine arts. Here, in 1990, Kathy Crane shows sculpture to some Hastings school children. like writing grants and being the presi­ dent...." Crane said. "It was a real growth experience that I hadn't anticipated - partly with Sue's help because she was a mentor, definitely, in those areas. There were a lot of things that I didn’t think that I would be able to do that she encouraged me to do. I found out that I could do them. It was kind of interesting in that respect." When discussing the Arts Council's fi­ nancial position. Briel and Crane noted the generosity of businesses, corporations and individuals in the county over the years Regarding lhe ability for lhe Arts Coun­ cil to increase the amount of funding for scholarships. Crane said the memorial Sue Drummond Arts Education Endowment Fund "made a huge difference and the suc­ cess of lhe annual vt aur Jon." Fehsenfeld said as the Drummond Arts Education Fund expands with compound interest and donations, the current $250,000 will double to $500,000 in seven years, lo $1 million in 2014 on upward. "It will grow and support the needs of the growing county. It will allow the Arts Council to fund other groups to support their initiatives and programs. The TAC could become a grantor to yet undefined needs." he said. Other people also have remembered the Arts Council with large gifts "and that makes me feel very grateful to have people remember us in that way because they must feel the Ans Council is highly re­ garded in the community," Crane said. "Thankfully, we have people like the Barry Community Foundation which backed us with a marvelous grant to start the Thomappie Players," Briel said, and several local corporations. "It’s that type of cross-community support that has really helped us. helped increase the L*<dget. Without local grant support, we would re­ ally lose the community part of it. It's like one community effort supporting another community effort." Fehsenfeld also noted that having an in­ creased Arts Council budget "has improved both quantity and quality. However, "the budget is only a quantita­ tive measure of growth." he said. "The real measure of success is the support the community at large has provided, espe­ cially the 'angels' who helped in the early days. But, the success of the TAC is due to the continued hard work of the Board of Di­ rectors and the officers who have guided the TAC so well. Everyone is a winner in the process. "New leadership and new needs will dic­ tate the direction of the future," Fehsenfeld said. "Whatever people dream and support will determine the future success of the Thomappie Art* CtriMcH." Former Arts Council presidents Doug Castleman and Kathy Crane are pictured planting flowers around the Arts Hatchery Building in this 1996 photo. man, John Fehsenfeld, Lori Johnston, James Pino, Theresa Purchase and Joe Williams. For more information about the Arts Council, call Lyn Briel at (616) 765-3188 or write to P.O. Box 512. Hastings, Mi. 49058. ”• A giant step for the Arts Council more than a year ago was hiring iu first part­ time employee. Lyn Briel. to work as managing director. "Two things come to mind about that type of position." Williamson said. "One is that they (Arts Council Board members) are very successful in their yearly endeav­ ors, and they are very serious about what they are doing. Thinking back, when Lyn came aboard as managing director, there was a whole different attitude change with people. It wasn’t a tea and cookie thing anymore. It became serious business within the community." "When I was approached to do the job,” Briel said, "it was because the Arts Council had grown to the point where they really needed someone who would be consistently there to help facilitate all of the administra­ tion. all the business, the grant writing, the everyday business of doing the Arts Council's work so that would allow the Board of Directors to concentrate on their specific interests and their specific goals. "It’s hardly fair for a board to want to grow and be so bogged down with lhe ev­ eryday business that they can't get to their main focus or their main goal of growing the Arts Council," she said. "Now tney can grow and expand with their visions and dreams and goals. I can take those visions that they have, their goals or their events, whatever it might be, and do the detail work that causes that to happen, with their help. Every board member is a working board member and so I work very closely with each board member. We do have a good group of people who are passionate about the endeavor and the benefit of hav­ ing a Arts Council here in Barry County," Briel said. It was a small, but enthusiastic group that met in the fall of 1985 for the organi­ zational meeting of the Arts Council in the Barry Intermediate School District’s office. Charter Arts Council board members, in addition to Drummond, Fehsenfeld and Crane, were Judy Hughes. Lisa Groos, Leslie Hammer. Heather Collins. Judge Richard Loughrin, Robert Sherwood, Carl Staser, Fred Jacobs. Barbara Schneider. Sandy Dilno, Marianne Struckmeyer and Elaine Gilbert. The Arts Council has had nine presidents over the years. When Judy Hughes was Barry County’s prosecuting attorney, she served as the council's first president. Oth­ ers were Sue Drummond, Kathy Crane. Rick Graf, Doug Castleman, Ann Devroy. Judy Tuttle Bieriein, Theresa Purchase and Don Williamson. Current Arts Council Board members, in addition to President Williamson, are Judy Bieriein, vice president; Norma Acker, co­ corresponding secretary; Kristen Hanshaw, co-corresponding secretary; Pat Sensiba, recording secretary; Connie Dow. treasurer; Linda Wendt, liaison from the Barry Community Foundation; Phyllis Castle- A pig roast used to be an annual fund-raiser for the Arts Council. Now that event has evolved to a formal dinner and art auction. Pictured here in 1988 is chef Gerald deMink who donated his time and some of the food to help the Arts Council get off the ground. -IvLtWiu « Extended Leader In Mlle* 7 years In e Row! 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"There seems to be too many facts in doubt.” said defense attorney Jim Goulooze about Oliver's reason for opting for trial. "This is the only way to get it out. Ryan's intent is not to try lo escape punishment." Those doubts were raised Thursday as Campbell's family members were allowed to speak in open court during what was to have been Oliver's sentencing on the con­ viction. Pursuant to a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor’s office, Oliver originally had pleaded guilty in exchange for no jail time. He changed his plea after Fishct an­ nounced he intended to impose a one-year jail term. A trial on the two-year misde­ meanor was .scheduled for June 19,20 and IF YOU SKE AARON TO­ DAY, wish htm happy 16ch Birthday! Love. mom. 23. During the hearing Thursday. Campbell's mother. Chery Dearing, suggested that de­ spite testimony that Campbell. Oliver, Tim Leach. Mike O’Dell. 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Smith said he originally omitted parts of the story, which involved smoking mari­ juana earlier in the evening and the van fishtailing as Oliver drove through the parking lot. Smith testified he saw Campbell hit the door in the back of the van and fall to the ground. After testimony from the witnesses, Goulooze argued that Oliver was not re­ sponsible for Campbell's death as the driver of the van because he had made Campbell aware of the faulty door latch and did not drive "out of the ordinary." "This was a tragedy and it was unfortu­ nate." said Goulooze. "But there's not tes­ timony here that would link Mr. Oliver's manner of operation with the vehicle with the cause of the unfortunate death of Mr. Campbell." He cited testimony from Leach who did not fall out of the vehicle "because he was hanging on." "You have testimony that's pretty well established that Mr. Campbell well knew the circumstances of the operation of that vehicle," Goulooze said. "Ordinarily a pro­ dent person is going to hang on at any point when they're not sitting down. These are adults. He wasn't hanging on, your honor." Woman’s death under investigation HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - The April 12 death of 79-year-old Doris I. Tinkler of River Road, Hastings, is being probed by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police, troopers confirmed Tuesday. Tinkler's death by asphyxiation, possibly by brought on by choking, according to her death certificate, has raised some questions which police are working to solve. "We are looking into the circumstances surrounding her death," said Sgt Bill Gabriel. The death certificate, filed with thc’Barry County Clerk's office, also indicates it was a matter of "minutes" from the onset of the choking until death. Police have said it is possible she choked on food while eating at home alone. Theft from safe still being probed HASTINGS - The apparent theft of an undisclosed amount of cash from a safe at the Hastings Burger King discovered early last Wednesday is still under investigation by the Hastings City Police Department, Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said. "We do have some suspects and we are still actively investigating it," said Leedy. The fast food restaurant's "start up" money and night deposit money reportedly were discovered missing from the safe by the day shift manager who arrived for work at 4:45 a.m. April 12, according to police. Stolen prescriptions leads to probe HASTINGS - A 27-year-old Dowling man is facing felony prosecution by local authorities for allegedly obtaining prescription medication under false pretenses, according to the Hastings City Police Department. Robert Bailey also could face federal prosecution as the result of an Inspector General's office investigation into possible Medicaid fraud. Bailey and a 27-year-old Battle Creek man are accused of using stolen prescriptions bearing the names of valid Medicaid patients to obtain Valium and Vicadin from Bosley Pharmacy on April 12, Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said. "We were contacted by an employee at Bosley's, who indicated that two individuals had come in and dropped off a prescription and would be back," said Leedy. "They had work "I didn't like the guy so Chad said he'd go in and hit on this girl that was working to find out what time the guy was gettin' out of work." said O'Dell, "so I could go back and fight him. He said the kid got out around 10 p.m., Chad came out, got in the noticed that the prescription had been filled one time before." When the Battle Creek clinic from which the prescription originated was contacted, it van." With about one half hour until the in­ tended victim got off work, the group drove to Tim Leach's house near the Kmart plaza drags. He remains in jail on $3,000, 10 percent bond awaiting an April 26 preliminary and Campbell got out. "He wanted to talk to him. they're obtain drugs. Both are suspected of also perpetrating the same scam at Rite Aid and Walgreen drag friends," said O’Dell. O'Dell told lhe court that the group "was gonna go behind Mancino’s, wait for the kid to get out of work so I could fight him and they were gonna meet us over there," he said. "They were just gonna walk from stores in Battle Creek. Tim's house." After Oliver drove O'Dell, Seeber and the Hastings City Police Department. "Our agency has been doing the investigation over the last several weeks, in which we made drug purchases out of the residence using a confidential informant," said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. "The investigation revealed that the occupants at that resident have not only been selling marijuana but have been manufacturing marijuana on the Smith to the rear of Mancino’s restaurant, a woman exited the rear door and shouted that she was calling the police, O’Dell testified. "We were on our way to take off and right as we were inkin' off, Chad and Tim were walkin' up," said O’Dell. "So, we just told ’em to hop in the van and Chad and Tim hopped in the back of the van and we needs someone to assume pay­ menu on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary 1-800­ 672-9604. NEWER 4 BEDROOMS, 2-1/ 2 baths, open floor plan, large rooms, dishwasher, ceiling fam. Stove & fndge stay. In Meadow Store Park 943-2488 side of the building. "We stopped and talked to him. picked him up cause it wm his time to get out of work,** said O'Dell. "We hung out, cruised around for a little while. Later on. we drove through the Kmart parking lot and I saw this kid that I didn't like inside Mancino’s." O'Dell said at that time, Campbell rode behind the bench seat of the van when the group stopped at Mancino’s to find out what time an employee was to get off and Ponderosa and then turned the other comer and that's when he fell out," said Leach, who estimated the speed of the van to have been between 20 and 25 miles per hour. "I heard something and I turned around and as I turned around, he was in the process of falling out." Leach said he didn't see Campbell falling through the door, but looked in time to sec his friend strike the pavement. He added that if he had not been hanging on, he also would have fallen from the van. As Campbell fcl> from the van. someone shouted, "stop," said O'Dell. "All of a sudden I looked back and Chad was laying on the ground and we stopped, backed up, put him in the van," said O'Dell. "It was me, Nate and Ryan, we picked him up and took him straight to lhe hospital." According to testimony by O'Dell, the van had fishtailed somewhat as it rounded the corner prior to the fall. He also testified that Campbell knew the latch was broken. "Ryan told him many times because they’ve hung out before." said O'Dell. "I've been in the van with them before on other days. He's told 'em, 'don't sit back there. If you're gonna, hold on to something be­ cause the door doesn't latch.’" He also admitted on the stand that he was not truthful with police about the speed and the fishtailing of the van on the night of the incident, saying he changed his state­ look off." O’Dell explained that the back door of the van opens upward, but had a broken latch. Leach was seated behind the tench seats while Campbell crouched where there was nothing to hold onto, O'Dell said. "He was kneeling in the back to where it could, like, throw him off balance or some­ thing. if we went around a curve," said O’Dell. According to Leach's testimony, Leach entered the van first and held onto the seal while crouching in the back of the mini­ van though he did not notice whether Campbell was hanging on. "We drove around to turn between Kmart was learned that it was stolen and should not be filled. Officers apprehended the suspects when they returred for the prescription lhe following day, said Leedy. Bailey has been charged with three felony charges of possession of controlled substance, non-narcotic, possession of official prescription forms and falsely obtaining examination. His alleged accomplice faces a charge of fraudulently using false prescriptions to Police raid suspected drug house HASTINGS - A lengthy investigation into possible drag dealing activity at 236 West Marshall Street has led to the arrests of three adults on drag related charges, according to premises." During a search of the home April 12, police confiscated four growing marijuana plants, approximately one pound of processed marijuana, drug related paraphernalia and growing equipment. Leedy said. A small quantity of white powder and cash also was found inside the home, police said. Arrested were 40-year-old Shari Carpenter. 36-ycar-old Bryan Carpenter and 18-year-old Dana Kun. ___ Shari Carpenter is charged with two count of delivery and manufacture of marijuana, second offense, habitual offender. She is also charged with maintaining a drag house. She is free on bond awaiting an April 26 preliminary examination. Bryan Carpenter is accused of maintaining a drag house and of delivery and manufacture of marijuana. He is also free on bond awaiting preliminary hearing April 26. Dana Kurr is charged with two counts of delivery and manufacture of marijuana and is free on $10,000 personal recognizance bond awaiting an April 26 preliminary examination. "This residence was the target of a similar search warrant in 1993, resulting in similar charges against one of the residents living there at that time," police said. Charges are also pending against one juvenile occupant of the home. �The Hastings Banner Thursday. Apnl 20. 2000 Page 19 Middleville shooting victim collapes at hearing by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A Grand Rapids man who was shot four times m Middleville March 31 collapsed into unconsciousness after his testimony in Barry County's 56B District Court Fnday James Rummelt. 25. had been on the stand for about 45 minutes when he began to shake during questioning by Carol Jones Dwyer, who is the court appointed attorney for accused gunman Matthew Twiss of Middleville. A recess was called by Judge Gary Hol­ man and Rummelt was led into a back room, where he collapsed shortly thereafter and was taken away in an ambulance. Twiss and Justin Rauch, 16, of Mid­ dleville were in the courtroom for a joint preliminary examination on charges of at­ tempted murder for allegedly shooting Rummelt with a .32 caliber revolver. Both are being held on SI million bond and were bound over to Barry County Cir­ cuit Court Monday on the original charges and an added charge of conspiracy to com­ mit first degree murder Rummelt was among nearly 10 wit­ nesses called by Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley to testify during lhe proceed­ ings. Twiss and Rauch arc accused of firing four shots into Rummelt at about 11:30 p.m. March 31 behind the Baby Bliss fac­ tory in Middleville. Neither teen claims responsibility for fir­ ing the shots. An earlier interruption to the proceedings occurred when the court building was evac­ uated after a power outage plunged the courtroom into darkness during testimony by Middleville Deputy Jeff Nieuwenhuis. It was later learned that a power line near Taco Bell on State Street inadvertently had been cut by crews working on lhe lines. Though two people were trapped in an elevator at the Courts and Law Building during lhe outage, a backup generator was used to free them before the hearing re­ sumed on auxiliary power. During his testimony after the outage. Rummelt said he had met Twiss and Rauch for the first time at a gas station in Stan­ dale March 24, one week before the shoot­ ing "I had seen them, they looked like they did drugs." said Rummelt who had to drink water while on the stand to keep from feel­ ing dizzy. "I went up and asked them if they smoked drugs/ Tbeyxlido't know me. so they didn't want to say anything." Rummelt said Twiss and Rauch, whom he was introduced to as "B" and "Meat." re­ acted coolly to him and asked if he knew how to get to Middleville Two other peo­ ple were with Rauch and Twiss in the car. he said. "Later, I decided I was going to tell them how to get lo Middleville," said Rummelt. "They were going to get some marijuana for Justin and in return, they were going to gel me some LSD for helping them get to Middleville" Rummelt said he exchanged some mari­ juana for what Justin had told him was LSD During that transaction. Rauch and Twiss told Rummelt they could "hook me up with someone who could get me some more drugs in Middleville." Rummelt testi­ fied. He also testified that the group told him they knew someone who would buy some marijuana from him. The four Middleville teens followed Rummelt to the Subway Station on 28th Street in Grand Rapids, then Rummelt fol­ lowed the teens to Middleville, he testified. After meeting at (he Baby Bliss factory, the group went to the old "ski hill" and waited for someone to show up to buy marijuana from Rummelt. When no one showed. Justin and "Gump," left and Twiss and Rummelt were alone on lhe ski hill. Rummelt testified. "We waited, then he told me that I made one hell of an impression on him and said he had brought me up onto lhe hill to shoot me," Rummelt testified. "And he showed me the gun. It was a revolver with a white handle and a silver body. He told me he planned to take me up here and shoot me." Rummelt said Twiss then handed him the gun and he smelled it and handled it. "I blew it off like whatever. " Rummelt said. "I didn’t expect him to mean anything by it and then we went back to where my car was and we drove back to the Baby Bliss." Rummelt said Justin and Gump had re­ turned with money lo buy the marijuana and a full sheet of what he claimed to be LSD for which Rummelt paid $400. he said. Rauch in turn purchased 1 1/2 ounces of marijuana from Rummelt with part of that money, about $135. Rummelt said. "We exchanged numbers and 1 left." Rummelt said About two days later. Rummelt learned the LSD was not real, he said, and paged Justin. "I wasn’t exactly happy at that point in time." Rummelt said. He said after trying lo meet with Rauch to get the $400 back, he finally got a call back from Twiss. "He said he knew someone who carried । two pounds of marijuana on them and he was going to set it up where I’d beat this guy up and lake lhe two pounds.” Rum­ melt said "I figured I'd do that, get the two pounds and have nothing to do with him again." Rummelt said he purchased black cloth­ ing, a mask and a steel, telescoping night stick and borrowed black boots to carry out the assault on Friday. March 31. "A lime was set up lo meet at the Baby Bliss,” said Rummelt. After their meeting. Twiss allegedly left Rummelt at the Baby Bliss to make a phone call to arrange the meeting with the intended victim. When he relumed, he took Rummelt to lhe top of the ski hill to wait, Rummelt said. "I laid in wait and he kept saying not to worry because lhe guy with the two pounds was a scrawny dude and I wouldn't have any problem beating him up." said Rummelt. He said the intended victim did not show, but Rauch and Gump arrived some time later. "Matt said he needed to talk to them and I went toward my car to make sure nobody was breaking into it," Rummelt said. On his way to his car. he overheard Rauch and Gump talking, he said, and be­ gan to chase them while still wearing his mask "1 caught up to Justin because I was ex­ tremely angry." he said, "and I hit him in the left leg above the knee with my stick. Gump took off and Justin said 'let's work this out. Don't hit me again.' I told him 1 wouldn't hit him again." Rummelt said he ordered Justin to gel into his car and they drove to the Crystal Flash gas station where Rauch said he would call his source for the LSD to help Rummelt recover his cash. "He said he had ripped us both ofi,' said Rummelt. "He got back in the car and said the guy wasn't there, so I told him I wanted him to show me where everybody lives and I'll come back and get the money." Rummelt said Rauch showed him some houses in Middleville, including what was "supposedly where the guy lived who sold the acid and he showed me Matt's house, but he didn't want to show me his house." As they were driving. Rummelt and Rauch saw Twiss and Gump walking down the sidewalk, he testified. "There was another guy with them and Justin said that was him, that was the guy he got the acid from," said Rummelt. "I wanted my money, so I allowed Justin lo gel out of the car. They said they were go­ ing to make some phone calls." He said Twiss and Rauch left and made a phone call because they were going lo beat up the person who carries the two pounds and split the marijuana between the three of them. Twiss and Rauch left and Rummelt parked his car in the parking lot next to Faro's Pizza. "I walked to the Baby Bliss and waited for them to arrive,” said Rummelt. Rauch and Twiss returned and said they liad worked it out with the guy who lias the two pounds. Rummelt testified. "The next thing I knew, there were gun shots going off and I felt a burning sensa­ tion in my body." he said. "I heard Matt say aren't you dead yet? I laid down... and I heard Justin say, 'do you have any more bullets?* and I acted like I was dead." Rummelt said lhe next thing he heard was the gun being reloaded. "Then. 1 passed out," he said. Rummelt had been shot twice in the back, once in the wrist and one bullet grazed lhe right side of his head. Rummelt later regained consciousness, he said. "At that point. I thought I was dead," he said. "I didn't feel any pain so I thought 1 was like a ghost. It was a real strange feel­ ing. I had just gotten up. I really thought 1 was dead." Rummelt walked lo a nearby house, knocked on lhe door and laid down on the porch Sm MIDDLEVILLE, com. pa(e 20 THE ULTIMATE REPLACEMENT WINDOW FOR YOUR in your home, ; v \; 3 THE RNEST ALL-VINYL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS •EASY INSTALLATION! It am itatotoi tomato dm •A SUPER INSULATOR! 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"He was arrested Friday morning and ap­ peared before a federal judge that day,” said Gezon. "He's being detained until a bond hearing April 20 al 3:15 p.m." Wohlford then could be released on bond until trial, which could take place within the next few months, said Gezon. According to count one, Wohlford sold his products to customers, mainly farmers, throughout the Midwestern states. "After returning to Michigan from’a road trip, the defendant would deposit his re­ ceipts from sales into a local bank, would restock his truck and would again drive a route, visiting customers and selling his inventory of nuts and bolts and related sup­ plies," slates the indictment, handed down prior to Wohlford's arrest. "In...1993, he received approximately $202,650 in gross receipts generated by his sales efforts. "In 1994, he received approximately $220,453 in gross receipts generated by his sales efforts. "In 1995, he receive approximately $196,518 in gross receipts..." The indictment further charges that Wohlford "did willfully fail to make an in­ come tax return to a permanent post of duty of the internal Revenue Service within the Western District of Michigan... as re­ quired by law and regulation, staling specif­ ically the items of gross receipts, gross in­ come, and any deductions and credits to which he was entitled after having gener­ ated and received gross income of approxi- Middleville shooting victim collapes at preliminary hearing Witnesses inside the home were playing a board game when they heard the knock, one of lhe occupants. Tommy Haviland, testified. Nieuwenhuis was on lhe scene in 20 seconds. "When speaking with the victim, the deputy couldn't get lhe victim to speak for very long as it was apparent the victim was going into sliock," he reported. "His eyes were rolling back and he faded in and out." After Rummelt was stabilized by Thor­ napple Township Emergency Services Chief Bob Woodard and EMT Brian Tyner. Rummelt kept complaining of being shot in the back Woodard. Tyner and Nieuwenhuis dis­ covered the wounds after removing Rum­ melt's shirt. They also observed a two-inch long cut above his right ear that appeared lobe 1/16-inch deep. Rummelt reportedly told Nieuwenhuis that the shooters were "a tall kid who wears headphones" and "another kid who has curly hair named Meat." Rummelt also told police that the inci­ dent occurred "near a dam with some water" ard that the area was "dark and wooded." "In talking to the victim, who was in and out of consciousness, he was able to get the two street names of lhe suspects." said Undersheriff Don Ford. "That's all he could get." The street names of lhe assailants, "B" and "Mealhead," were immediately recog­ nized by Nieuwenhuis, said Ford. "Being a well trained excellent deputy, he knew immediately who they were from STOCK 07048 STOCK 07101 STOCK 03067 prior dealings with them,'' said Ford. "He knew where they lived, he knew who they hang with and he knew where they hang out." Twiss and Rauch were soon found in the basement of Rauch's home and arrested. Rummelt was unable to complete his cross examination by Dwyer and Rauch's defense lawyer, Bruce Lincoln, Friday due to his loss of consciousness. Also testifying Friday were three teen­ aged girls from Middleville. One girl, a ju­ venile, said she had seen Rauch with a gun two days prior to the shooting. Another girl said that on the night of the shooting, she heard Twiss say he had shot somebody in lhe head. Another girl testified she heard another teen ask Twiss where "you guys" shot STOCK 87091 0U)S BRAVADA OLDS ALE RO OLS COUPE OLDS INTRIGUE GLS SEDAN LEATHER V-6 8 WAY POWER SEAT KEYLESS ENTRY ALUMMUM WHEELS. WAS $21,500 3 5 UTER TWIN CAM V-6. BOSE CDCASSETTE, KEYLESS ENTRY SPEED SENSATM STEERING LEATHER. WAS $26 490 AU WMEH DRNE. LEATHER. MEMORY POWER SEAT. TOW PKS. SMART TRUCK SYSTEM LEATHER WRAPPED STEEWNG WHEEL MANY MORE OPTIONS PACKAGE SAVINGS $700. WAS $32 800 MOW’17/422 NOW’fMSt MOW *25/935 GM EMPLOYEES PAY GM EMPLOYEES PAY GM EMPLOYEES PAY ‘18,554’ ‘16,580’ ‘14,602 ‘24,392 STOCK 07127 STOCK 07064 OLDS AURORA SEDAN OLDS INTRIGUE GL SEDAN STOCK 07079 OLDS ALERO GL COUPE OLDS INTRIGUE GL SEDAN *4. 6 WAY POWER KAT. KEYLESS ENTRY AUMNUM WHEELS. PACKAGE SAMNGS $505 WAS $20 045 LEATHER. TRACTION CONTROL. COCASSETTt. STHRMG WHER 00NTO0U. WAS $25,020 LEATHER. 3 5 UTER TWIN CAM V 6 TRACTION CONTROL. CO/CASSETTE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS. KEYLESS ENTRY WAS $25 020 SUN-ROOF. 4 0L V4. CHROME WHEELS AUTOBAHN PKG BOSE CO/CASSETTE. TWILIGHT SENTEMAL LEATHER. WAS $40,405 MOW’f4/5»f MOW’fMTl NOW‘19,995 NOW *30,995 GM EMPLOYEES PAY GM EMPLOYEES PAY GM EMPLOYEES PAY GM EMPLOYEES PAY ‘29,395’ ‘18,450’ BUY WITH CONFIDENCE - - - - - SHOP AT After meeting Rummelt on March 24, Leichty said Rummelt followed them to Middleville and made a couple of more trades for acid and money and that Rum­ melt made some marijuana sales. When Rummelt paged Rauch later in the week. Leichty testified Rauch did not want to return the call, but asked Leichty to call Rummelt. "He was upset that the acid was fake," said Leichty. The following weekend. March 31, Le­ ichty had returned to Middleville to spend the weekend with al his father's home, he said. He testified that he was al Rauch's home between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. and that during that time, Rummelt again paged Rauch. "He got a page from James and he called him back." said Leichty. "Justin told me OLDS ALERO 0L COUPE wow'wn If convicted, he could be sentenced lo not more than one year incarceration or super­ vised release and/or a $100,000 fine. (cont. from page 19) him. She said Twist replied "in the head" while pointing to his head. On Monday, "Gump," whose real name is Justin Leichty. testified that he had ob­ tained the gun from an individual in Sparta where he lives during weekdays with his mother. "I traded it lo Justin and Matt," said Lcichty in his testimony. "What did you trade for it?" questioned assistant prosecutor, Vicky A' *paugh. "A bag of marijuana,” said Leichty. "I handed lhe gun to Justin and he gave me marijuana for it, then I gave the marijuana to the kid he got the gun from." Leichty said the revolver came with about 30 bullets and that the trade occurred in Middleville. POWM WINDOWS FOWEK LOCKS. AUTO. AM. TIT. CMJBE WAS sta.N0 GM EMPLOYEES PAY malely $15,991 for the calendar year 1993, $45,432 for 1994... $39,169 for 1995 " Gezon said Wohlford was given a num­ ber of notices before he was arrested. Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 'Where Exceeding Your Expectations is a Family Tradition. " 97 PONTIAC TRANS AM CONVERTIBLE, 41,000 MILES, 350, TRIPLE BLACK, LEATHER, CHROME WHEELS, PERFECT! SAVE! *99 CHEVY SILVERADO 4X4 EXTENDED CAB, 5300 V-8, DUAL POWER SEAT, CD/CASS. 40K, ONE OWNER ’22,500 was going to shoot him when he comes to Middleville. "We waited until Matt showed up. We were going to go to the ski hill and Justin was going lo shoot him al the ski hill." Alspaugh then asked Leichty whether Twiss had helped Rauch plan the shooting. "Yeah, they were talking about it," he replied. "They were going to go up to the ski hill and shoot him because the guy was going to get after them for his money and he had pot and money in his trunk. After they were going to shoot him, they were going to take iL "The guy was going to come and beat Justin up so they decided they had to shoot him." He said that Rauch had the gun when he and Rauch arrived at the ski hill where Rummelt waited with Twiss. "Matt said 'come talk to me,'" said Le­ ichty. "Just told Matt to shoot him and Matt said 'all right* and he gave lhe gun to Matt and Matt went back up the hill and James came down and the guy hit Justin with a night stick or something." Leichty said Rummelt told him to slay there before telling Rauch to get into his car. Leichty left the area then and met Twiss and his brother, Dan, on the bridge, he tes­ tified. "Jim and Justin pulled into a grocery store and Dan and I went to Justin's house," he said. At some point, Rummelt was allegedly seen "hitting a phone booth with some­ thing," said Leichty. "and we said, 'he's ready for war.’" After the shooting, Twiss and Rauch met up with Leichty and Dan Twiss at Rauch's home where Rauch hid the gun in his garage, Leichty testified. "We saw James walking up Spring Lake Road and they both said 'why isn't he dead?" Leichty testified. "Matt told me that Justin shot him in the back and in lhe head." Later, after receiving a 15-minute visit from their girlfriends, Rauch took the gun. wiped it off then handed it to Twiss, who also wiped it off. Leichty testified. "He gave it to me to throw iL" said Le­ ichty. "I had my sleeve over my hand so I wouldn't get fingerprints on it." The area where Leichty said he threw the gun is a yard full of junk cars and tall weeds. Police have been unable to locate the weapon. "Was it the same gun you traded for Justin?" asked Alspaugh. "Yes," said Leichty. During cross examination by Twiss' at­ torney. Dwyer, Leichty was asked why he went to lhe hill knowing of the murder plans. "I don't know," said Leichty. "What was your motive to go and watch a murder take place?” Dwyer persisted. "Why were you there?" "Because I was with my friends," said Leichty. "Did you play a role in that plan?" asked Dwyer. "No," Leichty replied. S5 OLDS CUTLASS SUPREME V-6. LOADED. 47.000 MILES I $199month M OLDS M LS 94 BUICK IE SABRE 3800 V4. POWER SEAT NON SMOKER UKE NEW 3800 V-6. CLEAN EXCELLENT SHAPE. DEPENDABLE 9 *13,995 ■ ‘179 97 OLDS CUTLASS SUPREME LOCAL TRADE. V-6. LOADED I ‘9,995 MONTH ALL PAYMENTS FIGURED <■ ZERO DOWN, ADD TAXES & PLATES ONLY "Did you want to be a witness after the fact?" she asked. "No," said Leichty. Leichty testified that he was told by Crowley that if he told the truth on lhe witness stand, he would not be charged in connection with the shooting unless it turns out that he was the gunman. If it is suspected that Leichty is part of lhe conspiracy, he would be charged as a juvenile, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Alspaugh said is also considering whether to charge Rummelt for his sus­ pected, illegal activities in Middleville Twiss and Rauch arc expected to be ar­ raigned in Circuit Court today, according to Circuit Court Administrator Mary Williams. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-04-27.pdf b647c3ba91a6b973c92e2731a52fa600 PDF Text Text ’Encyclopedia of sports’ dies See Story on Page 12 See Story on Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 T HP OWOO/OO F C-3 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 SCHURCH ST HASTNGS Ml 49058-1893 VOLUME 147, NO. 17 News Briefs: Applebee’s seeks site plan approval RjpreKOtMiva from the AppbteeY reoaurant chain will appear at the ■Heatings Plsnmng Commission meet­ ing » 7:30 p m. Monday to seek sue plan approval for a new eatery ia a building that would be coaatnactod immediately west of the uroctare that now houses Glik'i oa West State Str: st City Manager Jeff Mansfield said plans call for a 4,144 square foot restaurant with 136 seats. Some details about taking away some of Ktaarrs avnilaMri parking spaces need to be worked oat Ehlers to visit Hastings May 13 TWrf DHtrtrtWpwfflum Vera BHWllIlfoil’UW —imbiin »io 101« Sat rfogf, Mayfr. ajkg Hastings Fire Station. 110 E Mill St EHers makes an appearance in Hast­ ings every spring to talk with con­ stituents about issues and concern# foctag the district and the nation. EHen, a Republican, has served in Congress since 1994. after he woe a special electron to succeed the late Past) Henry. Use Third Coogremioaal Dtarict in­ cludes the city of Hastings and the townships of Irving, Carbon, Wood­ land. Rutland. Hastings, Castleton and two-thuds of Hope Township The public is welcome to attend. The case for open government: Attorney General Jennifer Granholm touts OMA, FOIA by David T. Young Editor Michigan Attorney General Jennifer Granholm told more than 100 people at Hastings High School Tuesday that the purpose of the Open Meetings and Freedom of Information acts is to "restore faith and trust in government." Granholm, a Democrat who was elected the state's highest law enforcement officer in 1998, presented an informational seminar on the two laws at the high school lecture hall to local elected and appointed officials, police and court officials, school officials and even some government students. Her appearance was sponsored by J-Ad Graphics and the Michigan Press Association. She called the two acts, passed in 1976, "hugely important... the foundation on which this country was bom... to make sure you're getting what you pay for. "The Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act may not be as sexy as guns or high tech fraud, but these are bedrock issues... The right of this couatry'a citiaana to know how their government works is critical." ’ Orcnholtp reported that Patrick Henry once said liberties in the United States will never be secure if the actions of their government are concealed from them. "These (two laws) were enacted as your tools to make the sure the public has a right to know," she said. But she acknowledged that in these modern times, special dilemmas have arisen. by Skelly Sulser Cancer Society’s ’Relay Rally’ set The victim of an alleged burglary last Thursday morning claims that Nashville police officer William Gutschke refused to arrest home invasion suspect Terry The Barry County Chapter of the American Cancer Society is busy planning for its fifth annual Relay for Johnson at the scene. Raymond Whitaker said Friday that Gutschke's reluctance to act was because "'I could never imagine arresting my able. too. Tb" Relay foe Life will take place front 6 p m. Aug. 11 Io 6 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Hauiags High School track. This event involves te«nn from all over the county, raising funds and walking in support of the American Cancer Society and is work A special luminary service is again planned at 9:30 p.m Aug. 11 aa pen of the activ­ ities. The goal for this year is to raise $50,700 through the participation of at least 25 teams. For more iaformation about these events, please call the American Can­ cer Society at 945-4107. (Additional] News Briefs [appear on pafie 2) "There is a delicate balance between the people's right to know and people's right to privacy in this technological age," she said. The attorney general noted that the laws have three impacts — on all levels of government, on the public's ability to be informed and public confidence with government. She first outlined the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, which insists that public bodies conduct the public's business in front of the public except for special circumstances. She noted that a city council, county board or school board and all their committees all are public bodies, but the board of directors at Ford Motor Company and an executive committee of a mayor and city administrative staff are not. She said when there is a question about whether a meeting should be public or private, the question of whether officials are trying get around the OMA must be considered. The attorney general said advance notice of meetings must be given, no rules about who can attend can be pre-established, public comment cannot ba discouraged, mootings can bwroeuffled or videotaped Contrary ,o pcrtHa- bclkf, committees with or without quorums of the regular board or council must have public meetings, but no one needs to be excused if a quorum is present. Also public are discussions that lead to decisions. Exempt from the Open Meetings Act are matters dealing with personnel, buying real estate, private matters regarding students and pending litigation. Michigan Attorney General Jennifer Granholm shares a 'augh with John Jacobs (left), Wd JScoBI and other J-Ad Graphics staffers during a luncheon before her seminar presentation in Hastings. A two-thirds majority of the body is needed to go into closed session, but only a simple majority is necessary for such sessions regarding disciplining a public officer or student or discussing collective bargaining agreements. When violations of the OMA are (Photo by Pony Hardin) determined, the law enacted could be made invalid and there could be court costs and attorney's fees paid for the person filing the suit Under the Freedom of Information Act, it See GRANHOLM. continued page 3 Deputy, former Freeport chief charged with home invasion Staff Writer Life in August. To prepare for the relay, the com­ munity is >i«M to a "Relay Ratty* al 6 pan. Wedaeaday. May 3, at the HMings Higr School lecture hall A brief meeting is planned to share in­ formation about the relay and explain how enmpaains, businenea, families and friends can enter leans to partici­ pale in this year's event. At next week's session, guest speakera will briefly share how cancer has affected their lives and the lives of people close to them. The Relay Committoe will be available to answer questions. Packets of information for leans ready to register will be avail­ PRICE 50* THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2000 former partner."' "He just couldn't believe it," Whitaker about Gutschke's response learning that the alleged intruder Eaton County Sheriffs Deputy said after was and former Nashville Police Officer Terry Johnson. "He came back later and apolo­ gized to us for not arresting him." Johnson, who faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of first degree home invasion, is accused of entering Whitaker's home on Gregg Street in Nashville at about 3:25 a.m. April 20 through an unlocked door and taking a Three more charges against Johnson were authorized by the Barry County Prosecutor's Office this week including two counts of assault with pepper spray a"'1 one count of assault and battery for allegedly biting Whitaker during their confrontation. Johnson was scheduled (o be arraigned on tne additional charges Wednesday af­ laptop computer. He is also charged with breaking and entering their Pontiac van and taking a cellular telephone and a radar detector and of taking a radar detector from a nearby ternoon. Barry County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava does not Know whether Johnson is a suspect in any other, unsolved area burglaries, she said Wednesday and police declined to semi-truck. comment pending further investigation. Whitaker, his girlfriend Kathy Paxton and three children were asleep in their home April 20 when Paxton discovered that someone else was in their home, police have said. According to a report from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Paxton woke up and noticed lights flashing downstairs. After realizing it was a flashlight, she awoke Whitaker and told him she believed someone was breaking in downstairs, po­ lice reported. See INVASION, continued page 22 Supreme Court justice to speak at Law Day May 5 Stephen Markman. Michigan Supreme Court Justice and a former United Stales Attorney, will be the featured speaker in Hastings Friday. May 5, for the annual Bar Association Law Day observance. Rutland Township resident and local community activist John Fehsenfeld. for­ mer Barry Intermediate School District su­ perintendent, will receive the prestigious Probate Court while a welcome reception for Markman will take place in the Com­ munity Room at the Courts and Law Building During the 11 45 a.m. Liberty Bell Award ceremony, the Barry County Bar Association will make some welcome re­ marks and Markman will be introduced at 12:05 p.m. by Judge James H. Fisher. Lunch will be served at 12:40 p.m. at the County Seat Lounge for all interested individuals with Fehsenfeld and Markman, law day may 1, 2000 Liberty Bell Award. The award presentation by Judge Richard Shaw will lake place in the Circuit Court room on the second floor of the courthouse at 11:45 a.m. and will be followed by Markman's Law Day speech al 12:10 p.m. "It's a great opportunity for our profes­ sion to reach the public and provide more knowledge about what we do," said Barry County Bar Association President Stephanie Fekkes about the importance of observing Law Day. Law Day begins May 5 al 8:30 a.m. with mock trials by Central Elementary School in lhe Circuit Court, District Court and Probate Court, followed at 9:30 a.m. by mock trials by Star School in the Dis­ trict Court and Probate Court while Pleasantview Elementary School students will have a mock trial in Circuit Court. At 10:30 a.m.. Northeastern Elementary School take its turn at acting out a mock tnal in Circuit Court. District Court and celebrate your followed at 1:15 p.m. by mock trials by Southeastern Elementary School in District Court and Probate Court. St. Rose Catholic Schoo) will hold a mock trial in Circuit Court. Volunteering to "judge" the mock trials will be Bar Association members assistant prosecutor Vicki Alspaugh. attorney Carol Dwyer, attorney Shane McNeill. Chief As­ sistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava, Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz, attorney David Kuzava, attorney David Makled, attorney Kathryn Russell, attorney Tia de Goa, at­ torney Jill Steele and attorney Rob Longstreet. Fekkes will also take part in initial ses­ sions with the students. John Fehsenfeld Justice Stephen Markman See LAW DAY, continued page 2 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 27. 2000 Additional,.. News 0RIEFS: ‘Golden Deeds’ nominees sought The Exchange Club of Hastings again is seeking nominations for the Book of Golden Deeds Award. This is an exclusive Exchange Club program that honors members of the community who serve their fellow cit­ izens, said committee chairwoman Nancy Bradley. The award will be presented at the Mayor's Exchange Luncheon Thurs­ day. May 25. at the Hastings Country Chib The Book of Golden Deed* recipient also has historically been honored with being die grand marshal of the Hast­ ings Summrrfcst parade. Most recent previous recipients have included Rus Sarver. Patty Engie. Dave Storms and Artie Baum. To nominate someone for the award, pick up a nomination form at the Hastings Public Library, which is open Monday through Thursday, 11 am. to 8 p.m.. Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 am. to 1 p.m. Completed forms can be returned to the tibrary by May I. Historic program slated for tonight The Friends of the Hastings Public Ltbswy end the cornmuaity dsvisioti of the 'Our Library, Our Community* campaign will present -Adventures in Michigan's Past," featuring historian Larry Massie of Allegan at 7 p.m. Thursday. April 27. al the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish House. A reception with Larry and Priscilla Massie, featuring hot*' d'oeuvres, will be held from 3:30 so 7 at scon of SI0 apiece. The program will be free of .-barge Ah proceeds win go to benefit the camps gn for a new library facility-. For more information, call the li­ brary al 945-4263. March of Dimes walk is April 29 The 30<h annual Barry County March of Dimes WalkAnerica 2000 will be held Saturday morning. April 29. at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings Opening ceremonies win be at (JO a.m and the walk will get under way at 9 The start and finish line isberag sponsored by Gavin Chevrolet. The distance of the walk has been estimated at five miles. The porpoae of the annual event is to raise money to support March of Dimes programs, which include com­ munity services, advocacy, research and education The March of Dimes' mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infan mortality. Besdes Barry County, the walkatnon will be taking place in more than 1,450 communities across the U.S. ‘Heart’dinner, auction is May 4 The second annual "Crighrwion of the Heart** dinner and auction will be held Thursday. May 4. m <te Haffitafi Country Club. The social hour starts at 6 pjn., fol­ lowed by the dinner, speaker and auc­ tion. All proceeds will benefit the American Heart Associates. Dr. Kay Ann Kline, a researcher from Grand Valley Stale University who receives a research grant from the American Heart Association, will be talking about what can be expected from research in the future. Area restaurants are donating the food that will be served during the din­ ner. Those who attend are expected to have fun bidding on a variety of do­ nated auction items. Tickets for the event are available from event co-chair Eric Dreisbach at Dreisbach Motors in Hastings or from event co-chair Tom Mohler at the Barn Intermediate School District or from A! Jarvis at McDonald s Restau­ rant in Hastings. Some sponsorship opportunities are also available. Individual tickets are a 550 donation per person. The first local AHA dinner/auction was held last year and successfully raised more than $ 12,000. Campaign finance reform will be topic at First Friday session National Day of Prayer set A community-wide, nondenominational National Day of Prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 4. al Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Many of the area churches will be participating in the program of prayer and music, and any who wish to cotne are invited to attend. This will be the first National Day of Prayer of the new century, noted Vicki Davis, co-chairwoman with Wilma Kyle of the Delton program. The theme is Tray 2K — Ameri­ ca's Hope for the New Millennium.'" Davis said. After the program, there will be a time of fellowship and refreshments, served by the United Methodist Women, who sponsor dr event. The church is located on M-43, at the comer of Bush St. Blood drive set in Delton A Red Cross blood drives has been scheduled fori to 7 p.m. Monday. May 8, at the St. Ambrose Church in Del­ ton. ot There continues to be a shortage blood supplies, so the need is great. Anyone who is at least 17 yean of age. weighs al least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the dsae of the drive is eligible to contribute. Mother’s Day contest slated Entries ure being accepted fiont now until Friday April 28. at sponsoriag businesses and J-Ad Graphics for the ■Mother of the Day- Mother's Day contest. The winner will be one special mom who win be treated to a full day of fint aad prizes. The winner will get tree use of a car for the day, win be chanffeured for a shopping sprue, get a free lunch and dinner, and other stepping delights offered by local businesses. The sponsors are Al fteeco, Delton Rond, Hearts Desire, Back Door Deli. Razor's Edge, Hodges Jewelry, Dreis­ bach Motors, J-Ad Graphics and Sam's Joint. West State Road closed until June Hastings City Manager Jeff Mans­ field has announced that West State Road trill be dosed io through traffic until around June 24. The road is undergoing reconstruc­ tion, repaving, clearing, grading, curb and gutter and guardrail installation in a S513.7I0.T6 project, partly funded by a Michigan Department of Trans­ portation TEA-21 program gram of $3754)00. Though the rood will be closed to through traffic for a majority of the project duration (84 calendar days), die contractor. Brenner Excavating of Hopkins, will accommodate the annual Memorial Day parade and cemetery op­ erations. , Detour signs will help direct traffic srotmd the construction sreas. Encampment set at Charlton Park Civil War re-enactors will prepare educational activities related to the un­ derground railroad at Charlton Park from 10 l.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. April 29 aad 30. The 'Spring Encampment — Civil War — Underground Railroad- will be pul together by the 5th Kentucky and 24th Michigan regiments. Activities will include preparing underground railroad stations, working on the ‘Sweet Clara Freedom* quilt, story­ telling. dancing and dance instruction,, music, military drills and camp life. Re-enactors also will be preparing for the Civil War re-enactment that is planned at Charlton Park in July. Admission for this spring encamp­ ment is free. Planner to speak to retirees group Barry County Planner Jim Mc­ Manus will speak at the Institute for Learning in Retirement spring lun­ cheon Friday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Keliogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center. The purpose of the gathering is to bring people of retirement age together socially while providing a learning opportunity. The group will discuss upcoming classes and the bus trip to the Detroit Institute of the Arts to see the Van Gogh art exhibit. degree in newspaper management from the University of Georgia. He spent 10 1/2 years in Europe... the first five years, from 1985-1990, with the International Herald Tribune in Paris, France. The IHT is owned by the Washington Post and the New York Times. His last five plus years were spent in Central and Eastern Europe developing a free press as part of the democratic building process after the Iron Curtain came tumbling down and its closed political and economic system fell apart. He worked as a program officer for the Soros Foundations and for the World Press Association, living in Budapest, Hungary. Ljubljana, Slovenia and Zagreb, Croatia. Returning in June 1996, he began his work with the issue of money in politics by doing a couple of college-media projects with the Center for Responsive Politics (www.opensecrets.org). Johnston Mitchell of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network will be guest speaker at the next Friday session at noon May 5 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Mitchell obviously will focus on the issue of campaign finance reform, which was brought to the public forefront earlier this year by Arizona Republican Senator John McCain during his failed campaign for president. The Michigan Campaign Finance Network is the coalition movement for campaign finance reform in this state. It was formed in June 1998 to bring together a diverse collection of organizations and people concerned about the influence of money in Michigan politics. The programs, budget and overall management of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network are managed by the Michigan Prospect for Renewed Citizenship, a non-profit organization based in Hint. The Michigan Prospect's director is former State Rep. Lynn Jondahl, a frequent First Friday speaker. Mitchell has a bachelor of arts degree in Mitchell began his current role focusing on money in Michigan politics in January 1998. ‘ Johnston Mitchell journalism and behavioral communications from Valparaiso University and a master's Issues forum planned for southern Barry County An issues forum for the southern Barry County community is scheduled for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10. at the Del­ ton Kellogg High School cafeteria. An election of members to serve on the Barry County Board of Commissioners will be held later this year. The Southern Barry County Forum Committee, a non-partisan committee of citizens of southern Barry County, was formed to promote two public forums. The objective of the issues forum, will be to provide an opportunity for citi­ zens to formalize the ideas and issues they feel arc important to their southern Barry County community. A second candidates' forum, will allow Barry County Commission candidates to respond to the issues of the first forum, before the public. This second forum will be held on June 7. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Delton-Kellogg High School auditori­ um. ‘The forum committee hopes that the results o< these foouns will, ultimately, be an expression of maqp Jhrrse opinions and an mcreaae m votgrtuphout .! said one of the organizers, Wes Knollenberg. The Southern Barry County Forum Com­ mittee is comprised of citizens from busi­ nesses and organizations in southern Barry County. They first met on Sept. 29 and con­ tinued to meet monthly to organize the two forums. With Dave Kirby of Peopleworks Inc. acting as facilitator, attendees at the issues forum will work through a consensus build­ ing process to identify key issues and areas of concern. All citizens of Barry County are invited to attend, however the focus will be on southern Barry County issues. At the second forum, Kirby again will act LAW DAY, cont. from page I The overall theme for this year’s Law Day observance is "Celebrate Your Free­ dom," said Fekkes. "I believe that working with the grade schools gives a positive perspective of what the law is at a young age," she said, "so, it's something they can appreciate. By having the mock trials and going into the courtrooms, they can see that its not just something scary they sec on TV." Fekkes said the event also helps children obtain a better understanding of the Consti­ tution, what their rights arc "and how the law affects them in their daily lives." Shaw, Brown named to panel Judge Richard Shaw, presiding judge of the Family Division of the Barry County Trial Court, has been named to the Supreme Court's Local Intergovernmental Advisory Council by Chief Justice Elizabeth A. Weaver. Weaver has also appointed Michael Brown. Barry County Administrator, to the advisory council. The Local Intergovernmental Advisory Council was established by the Michigan Supreme Court in 1998, and includes County Commissioners. County Clerks. County Executives, City Mayors and Coun­ cil members and three judges from across Michigan The m:ssion of the council is to act as an advisory body to the Chief Judge and Supreme Court to help foster more cooper­ ative and productive relationships between trial courts and their local funding units The council meets quarterly in Lansing Circuit Judge James Fisher said. "The appointments of Judge Shaw and Michael Broun reflect the fact that Barry County is highly recognized in Lansing as a model of exemplary trial court-local government relations. They have been instrumental in making the Barry County Trial Court a suc­ cess" Members of the Barry County Forum Committee are (from left) Drew Chapple, Mike Martin, Junior Homister, Steve Haas. Lane Fiona, Jim Fish and Wes Knollenberg. as moderator as each candidate presents his/her stand on the issues. All Barry Coun­ ty Commission candidates will be sent an imitation to participate. Local media will be asked to cover both events. The Forum Committee gained support of the Delton Area Rotary Club, their Com­ munity Service Committee and the Rotary District 6360 Foundation to help provide an organizational foundation. A grant was obtained from the Barry Community Foun­ dation to support the project. Several local organizations endorsed the forums, includ­ ing the Barry County Chamber of Com­ merce. Barry County Democratic Commit­ tee. Barry County Farm Bureau, Barry County Republican Party. Executive Com­ mittee, Crooked Lake Association, Delton Area Business Association, Fine Lake Association. Gun Lake Chamber of Com­ merce. Gun Lake Woman's Club. Pine Lake Association, Wall Lake Association and the Augusta Creek Watershed Association. “The Forum Committee strongly encour­ ages people to mark their calendars and invite a neighbor to accompany them to the forums. If a larger voice of diverse opinions can be raised, (hen all citizens of Bany County will benefit from a stronger govern­ ment,” Knollenberg said. Welcome to the 60* Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup STARTS FRIDAY EVENING APRIL IS". AU DAY SATURDAY & SUNDAY. APRIL 29" * 30". 2000 M o . .. Greetings. Invocation and Introductions Trient Show ■ The official opening of the festival n the Talent Show to he held on the stage downtown w ith Don Raves ( 726-1077»H chairman Talent Show winners appear on the Sunday program Friday Night Special Starts 4 pm Crown Amusements Pas One Price - SIOjOO Io ride all rides a* many times us you like. Teen Dance at the Opera House 9:00 -11:00 p.m. 4:00 - 8.-00 p.m. American Legion/ NashvMe Lion* Serve Pancakes .it the Legion Hal! Saturday, April 29’. 2000 Welcome hy Douglas Kelsey Master of Ceremonies for the Weekend 7:00 a.m. Pancake* American Legion Nashville Lions 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pancakes Band Hoosiers 10:00 a.m. to 7.-00 p.m. Art* & Craft* Maplewood School 9: 30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.Maple Valley Jazz Band Director Dennis Vanderhoeff 10: 15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Ionia - Maple VaHey Community Band Director Andrew Mac Farland 11: 00 a.m. Children • Parade Therm- ”60 years of maple memories own Mickey Mouse to Pokemon" nen Mr. and Mrs Eugene Fisher Presentation ot Queen and Court Queen Carissa Keasler Alternate: Gwen MacDougal Crowning of 2000 Queen by IW) Queen Michell.- Jewell Presentation ot 2(100 Honored Citizens larry & Karen Haigh 11: 45 a.m. Maple Valley High School Choir 12: 00 a.m. Glen Erin Bagpipe Band 12:30 p.m. Freedom Band 2: 00 p.m. Grand Parade Parade Theme ‘Marching to the Maple Millennium" Parade Chairmen Russell & Bonnie Laverty Grand Marshals 1 any A Karen Haigh 3: 15 p.m to 4:15 p.m. Thomappie River Boys 3: 30 p.m.. 5:00 p.m.. 6:30 p.m. White Pine * Lumberjack Show 4: 15 p.m. Puff Dragon Pedal Tractor Pull Sunday, April 30". 2000 7:00 aun. to 3:00 pan P—crii** American Legion/Nathville Lions Starting at WOO aun. . BaMM^ue Chicken Lions Club 7 JO ajn. to 130 p.m Pancake* - Band Boosters 10:00 a.m. • 4:00 p.m ............... Arts A Craft* Maplewood School - Prr.Sr«m &*j«-r n. Change - Church Services 11:GO a.m. Methodist Church (Rev. Jeff Bowman) 108 N. Mam. Vermontville Congregational Church (Rev. Eric Loon) 110 S. Main. Vermontville Vermontville Bible Church (Rev. Dan Smith) 250 N. Mam. Vermontville Grace Community Church (Rev. Don Roscoe) On the stage on Main St. - In case of rain. al the High School Sunday Afternoon 1 pa rial 6 Hour* of RMaa 110.00 12:00 to 1:30 pun BMy Crihoun Band 12:30 pjn.. 2:00 pun.. 3:30 p m. Whit* Pte*'* 12:00 pun. Lumberjack Shew 1:30 p.m. Introduce Queen A Court Arm WreetSng Chairman: Greg Hr .tier Sponsored by MC Auto Repair & Towing Taient Winners Egg Too*. Other Game*. Chairman: Merle Manin For any information about this year s festival, pleese contact any producer or Phone (517) 726-0394 or Fax (517) 72*4959 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 27, 2000 - P10.3 DDA study gets green light, however Downtown Hastings parking assessment increase planned by David T. Young Editor The annual public hearing on the neces­ sity of downtown Hastings parking as­ sessments will be held at 7:30 p.m. Mon­ day, May 8. but this year the price tag will increase for the first time since 1988. The City Council Monday night was told by City Manager Jeff Mansfield that a revised total assessment cost of $20,980 will be apportioned to property owners in the downtown district, up from the $16,500 assessed annually since the pro­ gram began 12 yean ago. However, in a related matter Monday evening, the council agreed to allow the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) spend up to $5,000 to have a study done of the parking situation. "Your positive vote on the parking study will be money well spent," local developer Jim Brown told the council. We’re going to take a good hard look at helping the park­ ing situation in downtown Hastings." The city started levying a special as­ sessment on downtown businesses in 1988 to recoup some of the costs of services such as snow removal and parking en­ forcement. Though some local business owners say they'd rather go without park­ ing enforcement, city officials maintain that it's bad business to allow unlimited parking downtown. There now is a twohour limit with one parking enforcement officer, but there are a number of parking lots available, particularly on Apple Street. Some local business owners have ex­ pressed opposition to the assessments and parking limit during annual City Council hearings each year, but the city hasn’t wa­ vered from its commitment to the program. In other business at Monday night's meeting, the council: • Was told by Assessor Judy Myers that Proposal A, which was passed in a statewide vote six years ago. will cost the city $8,500 in tax revenue. She said that because of Proposal A, State Equalized values (SEV) of city properties now arc 16.3 percent above taxable values. This is because Proposal A artificially capped an­ nual property tax assessment increases at the iate of inflation or 5 percent, whichever ir less. This past year the rate of inflation was 1.9 percent. Therefore, under the Headlec Amend­ ment, another law approved by voters statewide, in 1978, required that the city's millage rate be rolled back from its maxi­ mum of 16.2 to 16.1384 mills. Under Headlee, the millage rate must be rolled back when property assessments rise faster than the rate of inflation. • Authorized the Local Development Fi­ nance Authority (LDFA) to spend up to $5,000 to have a baseline environmental assessment done on the E.W. Bliss prop­ erty the city is buying, adjacent to the Hastings Industrial Incubator. Herm Bottcher, representing the LDFA, told the council that the assessment was needed because "the lard was used by E W. Bliss for dumping their foundry sand... We’d like to establish the level of contami­ nation here." Economic Development Director L. Joseph Rahn said the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality requires that a study be done. The city eventually would like to have the parcel used for industrial purposes, and Boucher said there already is a prospective tenant interested. City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the as­ sessment must be completed within 45 days within closure of the sale of the parcel to the city. "We expect closure on the property to occur within the next week to 10 days," the city manager said. • Set the date of a public hearing on cre­ ating a special assessment roll for an im­ provement project on East Blair Street from Wilson to Ferris streets. The hearing will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 22, in council chambers. Residents within the dis­ trict will be expected to pick up two-thirds of the total cost while the city will pay the remaining one-third, therefore, the resi­ dents' collective bill is expected to be $36,558.83 of the total $54,838.25. • Approved a request from Felpausch to have a Battle Cats baseball clinic from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 29. • Agreed to allow the First Presbyterian Church to close off West Center Street from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 19-23, for vacation Bible school. • Referred to city staff for further review a request from Quest Energy for a local franchise to enable the company to conduct electric services in the city. Several other electrical energy providers also have asked for franchises. • Agreed to permit Dominique Cosmetics Inc. to lease space in the industrial incuba­ tor for office and storage purposes. • Awarded a contract for materials testing services for the West Stale Road project to low bidder Midwest Engi,.-ering Services for up to $10,000. • Approved a request from the Circle of Friends to close down the Tangle Town playground superstructure May 19 and 20 to allow volunteers to make repairs and to have a cookie sale at Bob King Park May 17. The meeting was presided over by Mayor Pro Tern Harold Hawkins for the first since he was elected to the post in January of this year. Mayor Frank Campbell was ab­ sent. The case for open government, continued... was noted that prison inmates cannot make such requests, but most information recorded by public bodies are available to everyone else. However, the governor, lieutenant governor, state legislature and the cot^S are exempt All requests must be in writing, but "You can wriu* it on a napkin, it doesn't have to be formal." Granholm said. The public body has five business days to respond. It must either deny the request, grant it, deny part of it or ask for extension of up to 10 days. In case of denial, reasons protected, too. The attorney general said, "I believe the press should have unfettered access to public meetings," but when discussing tragic or compelling incidents, she asked, "does the media report or does its presence fuel those incidents? Noting the recent circus over Elian Gonzales in Florida, she suggested. "The media runs the risk of public opinion that would force them to submit to sanctions or regulations. "The press has the power to disclose and distort, uplift and downgrade... they have the power to evoke cynicism or teach the nobility of the (democratic) process, to teach our citizens to withdraw or engage... When we act in secret, we add a brick to the wall of cynicism." Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver asked what a police agency should do if the "exuberance’ of the press interferes with investigation or if it makes it impossible for accused people to get a fair tnal locally. Tom Quasarano. one of the specialist attorneys who accompanied Granholm, replied, "You’ve got to show (when you deny a FOIA request) why this case will interfere with law enforcement." Granholm was asked by a township official what should be done if a FOIA requester doesn't pay. She was told she should go ahead and fill the next request, but withhold the information until payment is received. Quasarano also noted that when a quorum of board members by chance is present at a gathering, that wouldn't be covered by the OMA. However, he discourages "retreats" because they arc deliberative meetings. Sharon Ford talked about her FOIA suit ‘You Can’t Take it with You’ to be presented at Delton The Delton Kellogg Theater Arts Co., made up of students from Delton Kellogg High Schbol, will perform the play "You Can't Take It with You" May 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.rrt. in the Delton Kellogg High School auditorium. Admission is $3 per person. The play, written by George S. Kaufman and MoiiPlflrf’kWIPl PMitzer prtre for hs v authors, xhO a moVie'made from the play , starring Jimmy Stewart won an academy why must be slated. She said the fee a public body can charge someone who makes a request is limited to recouping labor and mailing costs, without profit. There is some information, particularly that regarded as unwarranted invasion of someone's privacy, that is exempt from public scrutiny. Granholm said public agencies sometimes don't have a clear idea of what they can or can't disclose. For example, a police agency in Grand Rapids lost a court case in 1989 because it did not make available information from recorded tapes of 911 calls. The court ruled that the public's right to know was more important than information about who was calling, which was why the police wanted it kept from the press. But there are cases in which privacy is From left, Emily Powell. Matt Harper and Brooke Bourdo rehearse a scene where an Grand Duchess of Russian and a Russian ballet teacher visit the Sycamores' daughter Essie, a ballerina. More than 100 people turned up at the Hastings High School lecture hall Tuesday afternoon to hear Michigan Attorney General Jennifer Granholm talk about the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act. against the Southwest Barry Sewer and Water Authority, in which she said she was awarded $750 in circuit court, but that was all. Grand Rapids Press reporter Rick Wilson asked about some charter schools refusing to respond to FOIAs because they are run by private corporations. Meanwhile all public schools are required to deal with such requests. "That will come up when there is a (court) case," she answered. "It would clarify things if the State Legislature (which created charter schools in 1994) passed a law that said they are subject to the FOIA "I general (as attorney general), I favor disclosure, but there are some good examples of exclusions." "The Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act may not be as sexy as guns or high tech fraud, but these are bedrock issues... The right of this country's citizens to know how their government works is award. The plot revolves around two families, the Sycamores and Kirbys. According to screenplay notes, "At first the Sycamores seem mad, but it is not long before we re­ alize that if they are mad, the rest of the world is madder. In contrast to these de­ lightful people are the unhappy Kirbys. The plot shows how Tony, attractive young son of the Kirbys, falls in love with Alice Sycamore and brings his parents to dine at the Sycamore home on the wrong evening. The shock sustained by the Kirbys, who are invited to cat cheap food, shows Alice that marriage with Tony is out of the question. The Sycamores, how­ ever, though sympathetic to Alice, find it hard to realize her point of view. Meantime, Tony, who knows the Sycamores are right and his own people are wrong, will not give her up, and in the end Mr. Kirby is converted to the happy mad­ ness of the Sycamores, particularly since he happens in during a visit by an ex-Grand Duchess earning her living as a waitress. No mention has as yet been made of the strange activities of certain members of the household engaged in the manufacture of fireworks, nor of the printing press set up in the parlor, not of Rhcba the maid and her friend lionald, nor pt Grandpa's inter­ view with the tax collector." Directing the play is DKHS teacher Janet Tower. Student directors are seniors Shawn Brandli and Naomi Keck. Sarah Kotrba plays Alice, and Brian Mead plays Tony. Other cast members include Veronica Reynolds as Penelope Sycamore, Emily Powell as Essie, Bethany Jones as Rheba, Ryan James Green as Jim. Brooke Bourdo as Olga, Joe Powell as Donald, Kyle Bumham as Paul Sycamore, Chris Hoyle as Grandpa, Joanna Lankerd as Mrs. Kirby, D.J. Ryan as Mr. Kirby. Kale Kwasny as Gay, Langdon Tower as Henderson, Jon DeRuiter as Mr. DePinna, Drew Goebel as Ed Carmichael, Shawn Brandli and Sarah Swank as government agents, and Matt Harper as Boris Kolenkhov. Crew members include Simon Tower, technical support; Jessica Sager, publicity; Debbie Glenn, prop chairperson; and Elliot Goy, lights and sound. County surveyor’s position eliminated by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor In a surprise move, the elected position of county surveyor was abolished Tuesday by a 4-2 vote of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Commissioners, without notifying cur­ rent County Surveyor Brian Reynolds, agreed to eliminate the surveyor position when Reynolds' term expires at the end of this year. The board's action look Reynolds by surprise, he said Tuesday afternoon, be­ cause he had intended to seek re-election. "Did they make an informed decision? They obviously did not. It was a shoot from the hip-type of decision." Reynolds said. "I would ask them to reconsider. I don't think it was a very good decision," Reynolds said. "They pulled the issue out of their back pocket," he added, without current input from him. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey and Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James were the only commissioners who voted against eliminating the surveyor s position. Com­ missioners Emmet Herrington and Robert Wenger were absent. Wenger attended part of this week's meeting, but left before the surveyor issue came before the board. Bailey said he voted not to abolish the position because he believes the full County Board should have an opportunity to vote on the matter. "I’m not necessarily opposed to it (abolishing the surveyor's post). I don't want it to be a personality thing either way.” he said. James, after the meeting, said she voted 'no' because T thought it should be a vote of the people... we should put it on the ballot. 1 really haven’t had any complaints See SURVEYOR, continued page 16 Jaycees donate $240 to new animal shelter The Hastings Jaycees have donated $240 to the Animal Shelter 2000 project. The money was earned from the Jaycees' Beautiful Pet Contest, which was won by April Arends' dog Arnold. Pictured (from left) are Jennifer Richards of the Jaycees, Mary Fisher of the Barry County Humane Society, Robin Silverman of the Jaycees. and Susan Morris of the Jaycees. The dog. Snuffy, belongs to Humane Society President Kathy Wiggins. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thu sday. April 27. 2000 LETTERS from our readers... Animal shelter makes every effort to adopt pets for loving homes Dear editor: The purpose of this letter is clanfy with my Barry County neighbors the purpose ami mission of animal shelters and humane societies including our own here in Barry County. After recently reading a letter in this newspaper I realized that the purpose of our animal shelter appears to be misun­ derstood and when the purpose is under­ stood there is no reason to be afraid of adopting a pet from our shelter. I have worked closely with numerous ani­ mal shelters and humane societies in Michi­ gan and neighboring states for a number of years as a pan of national purebred dog res­ cue program. In addition to my rescue work I spend a significant amount of my time raising, training and exhibiting dogs and teaching other people how to train and han­ dle their dogs and helping them to under­ stand canine behavior. I have learned over the years that the pur­ pose and mission of the animal shelters and humane societies is that of a temporary holding place for animals until they can be reclaimed by their owners or adopted into a new home situation. What they are not is a medical clinic Their operating budgets arc very meager and they do a wonderful job of providing service for the number of animals they do with so little money. I believe, it is impossible for our animal shelters and Write Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a tew conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided tor verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names wHI be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing tor style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials tor or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. humane societies as they arc budgeted today to provide more than the services they currently provide I personally have worked with the Barry County Animal shelter for a number of years now with the rescue and placement of purebred breed specific dogs and have experienced no medical problems other than an occasional case of worms or kennel cough with any of the dogs from the shelter. These treatable diseases probably came with the dogs when the shelter took them in. I currently have three rescued dogs at my home from the Barry County Animal Shel­ ter who arc and were in excellent health when I claimed them from the shelter for the rescue program The Barry County shelter staff has been excellent to work with in notifying me when rescue dogs come in and when their time is up so I can take a look at them to determine if they are adoptable. The two criteria we look at for adoption are health and temperament The Barry County Shel­ ter staff and the staffs in other counties with whom I have worked arc very good about answering my questions on health and tem­ perament to the best of their ability. They are not veterinarians and cannot conduct extensive testing to determine hidden dis­ eases however tlicy can respond to ques­ tions regarding worms, vaccinations, etc. Hidden diseases are a risk which occurs not only in shelter animals but also in the pur­ chase of any animal. The shelter staff takes the animal out of its kennel and I take it for a walk and exam­ ine it thoroughly and carefully for any visi­ ble signs of illness or bad temperament. Once my questions have been answered and I have examinated the dog. I make the deci­ sion to claim or not to claim the dog for res­ cue adoption. When I claim the dog I accept the responsibility of my decision and take it to my veteranan for a complete exam. I do not claim a dog that shows any appearance of illness or bad temperament since this dog would not satisfy our criteria for rescue adoptability. Over the years I have not res­ cued a dog for adoption through the rescue program that has had a hidden disease. I believe the animal shelters arc doing a wonderful job on a meager budget of deal­ ing with the huge surplus or unwanted and displaced animals. The shelters want these animals to find their owners or find a new home. Numerous children have programs to help the families of newly adopted animals to understand and adjust to the addition of their new pct and help them train the pet when training is needed and help answer the animal behavior questions the new home has about the animal. These programs are offered without charge as part of the adoption benefit for those who adopt in ani­ mal from the shelter. I am told Barry Coun­ ty has a program of this kind waiting to be delivered when they arc in the new shelter building where they will have physical space for it to be implemented. I feel there is no reason to be reluctant to adopt a pct from the Barry County Shelter. There arc pets there that need loving, per­ manent homes and with our help they will get them. Sincerely yours. Michelle Collette NFU opposes new milk definition To the editor: A special dairy committee of the Nation­ al farmers Union (NFU) recently met with representatives of Congress and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to express its opposition to the FDA’s pending peti­ tions that would change the definition of milk used in cheese manufacturing to allow ultra-filtered (UF) products in dteesemaking. This change in the definition of milk would increase the cost of the dairy pro­ gram and lower the price to U.S. farmers. It could open the door to unlimited imports that would displace the wholesome milk produced by U.S. farmers. Because lactose and minerals are removed in the UF process, it is not consid­ ered a dairy product. The current standard docs not allow UF as an ingredient in natur­ al cheese. U.S. dairy farmers have developed an identity for milk and dairy products that is pure and wholesome in the eyes of their ultimate user the consumer. Changing the product standard would be misleading to the consumer. In addition, the NFU leaders met with representatives of the House and Senate Agricultural and Appropriations commit­ tees, to stress the importance of dairy pro­ ducers receiving short-term relief, as well as long-term structural changes in the fed­ eral dairy programs to help them survive in this rapidly consolidating industry. Included in the discussion were proposals to help manage inventory, address regional divi­ sions and target assistance. Producers will never have the opportuni­ ty to be paid for the full value of their milk until we have a good farm policy in place. We are now developing proposals that are national in scope and do not pit one region against another. Farmers Union leaders from California to Pennsylvania, from Wisconsin to Texas make up the committee membership. Carl Mcllvain, President, Michigan Farmers Union Hastings Communication from Congressman NICK Know Vour LEGISLATORS: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave . Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra. Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St, Holland, Mich 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton, Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Jonnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842 1 The importance of character . ' There is nothing we can teach kids that is more important than character. A person needs strong fundamental values and integrity to functiop fully in the world. Peo­ ple who arc raised without values like car­ ing. integrity, honesty, responsibility and respect for themselves or others aren’t good parents, citizens or employees. They’re much more likely to get into trouble with alcohol, enme. illegitimate pregnancy or drugs and become a burden on rather than a contributor to society. That’s why it is so important for parents, schools and commu­ nity groups to attempt to teach character and for public officials and other role mod­ els to display good character. Parents, of course, play the primary role in teaching character. Kids learn best from their parents and they should have the right to control what their children arc taught. Nevertheless, it is dear that some parents fail to teach character adequately with seri­ ous repercussions for society. In other cas­ es. schools and communities send messages that conflict with what parents teach. As a result, it is necessary to do what little we can to reinforce what parents teach and make up for what some of them don’t teach. This effort is one of the few things we can do to try to combat the worsening moral cli­ mate among our young people. As a member of Congress. I’ve given this a lot of thought. In 1983. I included "Char­ ■ acter Counts” language in state law. In‘ 1993, 1 was able to pass an amendment id’ the Secondary and Elementary Education Act to encourage states and other school systems to work with and support parents by reinforcing ethical principles. I’ve also gotten involved with a variety of communi­ ty organizations working on this problem. Last week. I was m Battle Creek at a meet­ ing of Character Unlimited. Ibis is a group I’ve supported at the federal level. Character Unlimited focuses on what it terms the “Four Stars” of character devel­ opment: Honesty, Respect, Caring and Responsibility. Using these principles, chil­ dren arc taught to distinguish right from wrong and how to act on their determina­ tions. All of this is very basic, but it is a mistake to assume that everyone under­ stands these ideas. The sad fact is that many children have not been adequately exposed to these basic tenents of decency and citi­ zenship. I am also involved in similar efforts in other parts of the Seventh Congressional District. The Jackson County Intermediate School District is currently in the process of implementing a similar program .n its classrooms. Milan has had a Character Counts program run by a similar organiza­ tion for several years. I take time out when I can to read to ele­ mentary school students. So I decided to begin handling out bookmarks to students that list positive values and advice on how to make good choices in life. The goal is to encourage achievement in reading and I hope that some of the kids take a few moments to think about values. Values, character and plain civility are the things that hold society together. When we sec those values declining, we have U> act. I would encourage everyone to teach values and set a good example for children and adults alike. This week’s on-line poll: Readers were strongly opposed to having disclaimers for science books to say that all theories on the age of the earth are just theories. Last week's question was, "Should school library books and science textbooks contain a disclaimer that the age of the earth is simply a theory?"" Tbis week's question is: "Was the Barry County Board of Commissioners right in eliminating the county surveyor’s position?" To vote, just go to www.jadnews.com. And be sure to check out the web site jadncws@voyager.net. 7Xad MeJki 2—tire*.. HastingsBaNNER PUBLIC OPINION: Deleted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Ban smoking in A bin has been introduced to outlaw unoidag in all this goes too far. or is it an idea wtooae rime has come? Pvbbahed by Hastings Banner, Inc. * Omion o» J-Ad Graphci Inc 1351 N. M-43 Highway Hastings Ml 49058 0602 (616) 945 9554 • NEWSROOM • DevidT Vbung (Eoton Elaine Gilbert (Asvstant EMct) Shelly Suisef Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary McDonough jamej Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • OassAed ads accepted Monday through 8amto530pri SaiunJay B30am Noon Scon Ommen Dan Buef ge Jerry Johnson Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year m Barry County $27 per year m aborning counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Bo. B Hastings Ml 49056 3602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49056 Bev Brown. Sunfield: Rkk W«nk, Hastings: Dana Rittenberg, Freeport: Charles GrifHn, Clarksville: Patty Charlotte: '1 prefer non-smoking, but I dont thinker need to make a law about it' *1 Ihink it's fair because if you don't smoke, then why should you have to breathe n in?" "Il would be good for health reasons, but H could be bad economically for the restaurant business..' "h goes too far. When you go to a public place to spend money, you should be able to do as you please.“ "I don’t mind them smoking section. TheyYe emitted to their rights, too." �The Hastings Banner Earnings improve at Hastings Manufacturing Sheriff DeBoer will run again Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer will run for re-election in the August 8 primary oil the Republican ticket. DeBoer filed his candidacy with Barry County Clerk Debbie Smith April 17. DeBoer was appointed sheriff in 1995 af­ ter Sheriff David Wood retired. Making the appointment was a committee comprised of Nancy Boersma. then the county clerk; Dale Crowley, county prosecutor; and Barry Probate Judge Richard Shaw. DeBoer was then elected sheriff in 1996. DeBoer served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. receiving a Bronze Medal. He served as a trooper with the Michigan State Police in Owosso and as a state police sergeant in Ionia. He retired from the state police after over 23 years of service. At the time of his retirement, he held the rank of first lieutenant and served as commander of the Wayland Slate Police Post. During his career he received the Departmental Life Saving Award. In 1990 he graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. In 1999 he graduated from the national Sheriffs Institute. He is a member of the Michigan National Academy Associates, is president­ elect of the Hastings Kiwanis. was chair­ man of Barry County United Way’s 1999­ 2000 fund-raising campaign, has been very active in the Animal Shelter 2000 project, and is a member of other Barry County or­ ganizations, holding leadership positions in several He and his wife. Julie, live in the Hastings area They are members of the Nashville Baptist Church. They have one daughter. Katie, who attends college in Sheriff Steve DeBoer Lansing. Other county officials currently ciruclating nominating petitions include Clerk Debbie Smith, Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff, Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle, and Treasurer Sue VandeCar. Gordon Shane McNeill has already filed for the position of county prosecutor. Dale Crowley, the current prosecutor, is not seeking re-election. Improved manufacturing efficiency has resulted in a strong increase in net income for Hastings Manufacturing in the first quarter of 2000, which ended March 31. The Hastings-based manufacturer of pis­ ton rings and other automotive products re­ ports net income of $282,511, or 37 cents per share, on net sales of $8.9 million in the first quarter of 2000, compared with net income of $45,643, or six cents per diluted share, on net sales of $8.96 million in the first quarter of 1999. The company attributes the increase in profitability to initial efficiency and cost benefits from its shift to lean manufactur­ ing in 1999. Improvements in manufactur­ ing efficiency and the absense of certain non-recurring costs incurred during the ini­ tial stages of the shift to lean manufactur­ ing helped Hastings post sharply higher profit levels in the first quarter of 2000, de­ spite comparable sales levels to last year's first quarter. Increased sales in the domestic and Canadian piston ring markets helped offset a decline in private brand sales and flat volume in the original equipment mar­ ket. ”1 am pleased with the progress we made Trees, shrubs for sale The Barry Conservation District will have extra trees and shrubs for sale during its annual Spring Tree Sale Distribution. The distribution is scheduled for Friday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to noon. It is being held at Charlton Park's Gas and Steam Bam Those who have already ordered material for the sale are to pick up their orders on these dates. A $15 late fee will be charged for all orders not picked up during the dis­ tribution times. Payment must accompany all orders. in the first quarter of 2000," said Andrew F. Johnson, co-chief executive officer of Hastings Manufacturing. "The investments we made last year to streamline our produc­ tion processes and reduce waste are helping us improve quality and delivery to cus­ tomers. Just as important, the move to cell-based manufacturing is resulting in in­ creased productivity and improved profit margins. We are particularly encouraged that our first-quarter gross profit margin has returned to historic levels." Gorss profit increased 18 percent to $2.8 million in the first quarter of 2000, reflect­ ing improvements in operating processes and the absence of non-recurring charges. Hastings' gross margin improved to 31.3 percent in the first quarter of 2000, com­ pared with 26.4 percent in last year’s first quarter. Operating income rose 212 percent com­ pared to a year ago, reflecting the higher gross profit level and continued cost-man­ agement efforts by Hastings. Operating ex­ penses were comparable to a year ago. de­ spite increased investment in selling and re­ lated sales support. "We are encouraged that we have been able to improve margins while also im­ proving the overall quality of our product and our order fill rates," Johnson said. "These improvements, combined with our efforts to increase distribution of our piston ring and specially tool products around the globe, offer us significant opportunity for profitable growth in the coming year. Additionally, our new joint venture com­ pany has begun introducing new automo­ tive additive products that will allow us to Icxcragc the Casite brand name." The company’s 50 pcrcent-owned joint venture, Casite Intraco LLC, began pro­ moting a new line of automotive additive products in March, complementing the ex­ isting Motor Honey and Tranny Honey ve­ hicle products. The joint venture unit plans Local Internet provider launches shopping service Gordon L Burpee DOWLING - Mrs Nadine Mae (Conners) Briggs, age 57, of Dowling, passed away Sunday. April 23, 2000 at Battle Creek Health System in Battle Creek. She was bom on December 13, 1942 in Marshall, the daughter of Earle C. Conners and Stella (Haftigrovc) Conners. Nadine graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. She lived most of her life in Dowling and was formerly from Marshall. Nadine was employed by the Kellogg Company in Battle Creek as a factory and groundskeeper for 34 years, retiring in 1996. She married Steven Edward Briggs of Dowling on September 5, 1964 in Battle Creek. Nadine was a Girl Scout Volunteer. 4-H Volunteer in Barry County, Kellogg 25 Year Club, and former member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She loved to golf and played on a Kellogg Company League; enjoyed tennis, dancing, travel and cooking. She was a great friend, people loved being around her. She was a hard worker. When she was young she enjoyed ice skating and snow skiing. She also enjoyed snorkling and boating. Nadine was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by a daughter. Janine M. Dalman of Hastings; a son, Matthew Steven Briggs of Bellevue; grandson, Jake C. Dalman of Hastings; granddaughter. Tia M. Pinner of Bellevue; brother, Kurt Conners of Battle Creek; and sister, Ila Shenk of Birmingham. Alabama. Funeral Services for Nadine will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 1:30 P.M. at the Bachman Hebblc Funeral Service in Battle Creek. Pastor Glenn R Wegner of Baseline United Methodist Church officiated. Interment was in Fort Custer National Cemetery in Ross Township. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Anangements were made by the Bachman Hobble Funeral Service in Battle HENDERSON, TENNESSEE Annetta A. Bowerman, age 80, of Henderson, Tennessee and formerly of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2000 at Methodist Healthcare in Selmer, Tennessee. She was bom on September 16, 1919 in Barry County, the daughter of Loren and Mary Pierce. Annetta graduated from Hastings High School in 1937. She was employed at the National Bank of Hastings for 25 years where she was head bookkeeper until her retirement in 1984. Memberships included: St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, as well as St. Mary's Catholic Church in Jackson, Tennessee. She had lived in Henderson. Tennessee for the past three years Annetta was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter. Mary Emma. She is survived by two daughters, Anita (Phil) Hickerson of Henderson. Tennessee and Lauren (Tom) Kidder of Colorado Spnngs, Colorado; one son, James (Sarah) Bowerman of Battle Creek; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brothers, Wayne Pierce and Robert (Bonnie) Pierce both of Hastings; sister-in­ law, Alice Strumburger of Middl eville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Annett? were held on Saturday, April 22, 2000 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Father Charles H. Fischer officiated. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials can be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Association. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. NASHVILLE - Mr. Gordon L. Burpee, age 68, of Nashville, passed away Friday, April 21, 2000 at his residence. He was bom on January 8, 1932 in Dowling, the son of Clinton and Crystal (Card) Burpee. Mr. Burpee attended Dowling and Hastings Schools. He married Phyllis M. Warner, they were married for 42 years. Mr. Burpee worked for General Motors for 30 years and retired in 1983. He also spent time farming his own land, restoring old tractors and gardening was his hobbies. He was a member of the Grace Community Church in Nashville. Mr. Burpee was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Gerald Burpee He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Burpee of Nashville; sons, Jeffrey (Mary) Burpee of Nashville, Gary (Carla) Burpee of Nashville. Gregory (Barb) Burpee of Charlotte, Matthew (Beth) Burpee of North Carolina; daughter, Bonnie (Steven) Bosserd of Battle Creek; 10 grandchildren; sisters, Allie Smith of Hastings, Gladys (William) Rodewald of California, Nora (Lawrence) Butcher of California, Dorothy (Royal) Gorham of Battle Creek; brothers, Kenneth Burpee, Herbert Burpee, Bill Burpee, Pete Burpee, Merle (Beth) Burpee all of Dowling; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Burpee were held on Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Don Roscoe officiated. Burial was at Barryville Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Grace Community Church. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home of Hastings. the gifts. The shopping site is available from the Voyager.net portal web site (start page) that also features web-based email services, personalized local news and weather, enter­ tainment, stock quotes, classifieds and chat services for Voyager.net customers. Content on areas of this site is made avail­ able through revenue sharing and co-brand­ ing agreements with organizations includ­ ing CMGI Inc's MyWay.com. LookSmart, Amazon.com and local media. "Internet users are purchasing products and services online in records numbers," said Tony Paalz, senior vice president of marketing for Voyager.net. "We have cho­ sen to partner with some of the most well know e-commerce stores on the web to crease a valuable service for our customers and generate revenue through agreements with each store." LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following CASE NO. V-15-2000 - Barbara J. Morri*, (applicant) Location: At 11006 Anchor Cove Dr., on the North side off Wildwood Rd.. Sec 8. Orangeville Twp Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 4 x 20 ft. deck landing to an existing house that is too close to the front lot line requesting to 17 ft. & 24 ft - front lot line runs at an angle (the minimum is 35 ft), and too dose to the side yard* 4 ft. and 2.4 ft. on the East side and 1.5 ft. & 0.5 ft. on the West side (the minimum is 6 ft) in the RL-1 zon­ ing district. CASE NO. V-16-2000 - Jeffrey 8 Linda Megoon, (applicants); William H. A Thee C. Hart Trust, (property owner) Location: On the South of Cumby Rd be­ tween M-37 & M-79 Hwy in Sec. 33. Hastings Twp Purpose: Requesting a variance to divide a parcel with less than 220 ft. of road frontage (re­ questing 190 ft ) in the AR zoning district CASE NO. V-17-2000 - Glenn J. A Mery I. Gurd, (applicants) Location: At 6147 Guy Rd. on the East side between Lawrence Rd. A M-66 Hwy. in Sec. 14, Maple Grove Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect an addition 30 x 18 ft. to an existing house that I* too dose to the road right of way 35 ft (the minimum is 50 ft.) m the AR zoning district CASE NO. V-18-2000 - Randy A DoHene Fro»L (applicant*) Location: At 3445 West Shore Dr., on the lakeside and back lot oft Hickory Rd. in Sec. X. Johnstown Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect an addition Xx24ft. & 6 x 5 ft and 20 x 24 ft. at­ tached garage to an existing house that is too dose, to the sideyard 5 60 ft. & 5 80 ft. on the South side (the minimum is 6 ft.) and too dose to the rear lot line 9.50 ft. (the minimum i* 10 ft.) and too dose to the front lol line 29 ft. A 29.5 ft. (the minimum is 35 ft.) in the RL-1 zoning district. Also requesting a variance across the road to erect a detached accessory building larger than allowed 40 x 64 ft. (the maximum size is 1024 sq. ft.) and higher than allowed 16 ft. 8 inches (the maximum is 16 ft.) in the RL-1 zoning district. MEETKKLDATE; May 9,2000 TIME; 7:30 P.M. PLACE; Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 220 West Court Street. Hastings, Michigan. Site inspection of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Zoning Board ot Ap­ peals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or m writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written re­ sponse may be mailed to the address listed be­ low or taxed to 616-948-4820 The variance applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St.. Hasting*, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please cal! the Planning Office *t 948-48X for further in­ formation. The County of Barry wiH provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes ot printed materials being considered at the meeting, to indnnduats with disabilities at the meetmg/haanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County ot Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids of services should contact the County ot Barry by writing of calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator. 220 W State Street, Hast­ ings. Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891. Debbie S Smith. Barry County Clerk (4-27) NOTICE ■uniii:.................................................... sunn Anne's py Health Foods s™ : Your 3IIIUIB fully stocked health food store m hastngs MuERALS, H0®5, TEAS, BlU Sixes, Proteu Power, Natural Pet Products, Bulk Graus, Soaps, Lotions. BIIIIII' Essential Ois, Nur Suiters, Organic Juices, Organic Flour, Organic Biiuii i Daw Foods, Organic Coffee, BIIIIII Earth-friendly Cleaning Products, VTTAMH5, 1IIIIIIB BIIIIII BIIIIII Soy Mu, Rice Mu, Cereal, Pasta BIIIIII: = R9W, Barry County. Michigan 2. Change of the-Land Use Map and Plan to Urban for land in South 1/2 ot SE 1/4 of Section 3IIIUIB 3IIIIIIB to change RL-1 and RL-2 to RL A meeting of the Planning Commission will be held immediately following the heanng to decide on the above requests and any other business that may legally come before th s Board The Land Use Map may be v>ewed during regular business hours on Wednesdays 9 a m to 12 noon and 1 p.m to 3 p.m at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. Wall Lake Road on M­ 43 Written comments will be accepted by the Clerk by mail Of during regular business hours in llllillB and Open: Mon.-Fio. 10-6; SAT. 10-4 104 E. STATE ST., HASTINGS • Ther* will be a meeting ot the Hope Township Planning Commission to constoer the following 1 Change of the Land Use Map and Plan to Urban for land m SW 1/4 ot Section 15 with the exception of that portion ot Casa-del-Mar Plat that is located m Section 15. Hope Township. T2N 26. Hope Township. T2N R9W, Barry County, Michigan 3 Change of Section 21 3A2 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance to include RR zone and low of OTHER GOOD-FQR-YOU STUFF Billin' PUBLIC HEARING OF THE HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday, May 17, 2000 - 7:30 p.m. HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD ■iiiiii Plan to advertise in the Reminder on Tuesday and the Banner on Thursday and DOUBLE your coverage. Call us at 945-9554. Voyager.net, a leading full service Internet communications company with a local outlet in Hastings, has launched an online e-commerce portal, the Voyager.net Shopping Mall. The company has entered into agree­ ments with over 50 nationally recognized online retail stores allowing customers to quickly locale products and services These stores represent a wide range of e-commerce enabled web sites offering diverse products and services from such companies as the Disney Store, Spiegel, Lands' End, Hammacher Schlemmer. Fossil. J. Crew, StoneAge.com and OfficeMax. The ecommcrcc portal includes special offers and discounts on purchases of products and ser­ vices from computers, software, apparel and accessories to cars, garden supplies and to begin distribution of the new products during tisc second quarter. "The improvements in operations, as well as new products and new distribution opportunities, bode well for Hastings Manufacturing’s future." said Mark R.S. Johnson, co-chief executive officer. "With this in mind, we have committed to buy back Hastings' common stock, which trades well below our book value of $9.51 per share as of March 31." The company repurchased 30,000 shares of its common stock during the first quar­ ter. In February the board of directors of Hastings authorized the repurchase of up to 100.000 shares, or nearly 13 percent, of the company's outstanding common stock. ■iituuuai:....... uaiuiiiiiiauiiiiaauuiiiiiiUiBauiiiinnmaBiiiBiniiiu.niiiHgquiiiiiiaiiiiiii Creek. Planning a garage sale? Thursday. April 27, 2000 - Page 5 regard to tne above request up to the time of the public heanng Hope Township w«H provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities a: the heanng upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Sylvia W. Forster 945'0375 Hope Township Clerk pllllllB rsix-’""’ —r2 BiiiiiiBiuiiiB'iiiiiiiiBJiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiBuiiiiiiiBiiiiiniiiniiBiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiBiiiiiiiii.iiiuiiiiiB 5463 S. Wall Lake Road, Hasting*. Ml 49058 948-2464 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 27, 2000 Jean E. Wellfare TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA Mrs Jean F.. Wellfare. age 75. of Tustin, California and formerly of Hastings, passed away Sunday. April 23, 2000 at Western Medical Hospital in Tustin, California. She was bom on December 7, 1924 in Hastings, the daughter of Guy and Bernice (Moxon) Kantner. Mrs. Wellfare was raised in the Woodland area and attended schools there, graduating in 1942 from Woodland High School. She went on to attend the Butterworth Hospital School of Nursing in Grand Rapids, graduating in 1946. She married Karl G. Wellfare on June 26. 1946 Mrs. Wellfare was employed at Pennock Hospital in Hastings as a registered nurse from February 1946 until retirement in December of 1982. She enjoyed knitting, cross stitching and traveling. Mrs. Wellfare is survived by her husband, Karl; daughter, Sharon (Brent) Parsons of Saginaw; son, David (Georgeann) Wellfare of San Padro, California; four grandchildren. Eric, Amy. Karl and Carrie; six great grandchildren; and a brother, Marvin (Ella) Kantner of Woodland. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2000 at 10:00 A.M. until funeral time. Funeral Services for Mrs. Wellfare will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Doctor Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital Foundation or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW EAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Hoed. Dowling. Ml 44050 Pmuh. Steve Olm*te*d 4616) 758>3O2I church phone Sunday Service 4 30 am . Sunday School 11 00 a tn.. Sunday Lvcrnng Service 6 00 p m. Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 30 p m HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand St. Hasting*. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 pm.. Thursday Bible Study 7 pm If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more detail* ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jcflfcnon Father Charles Ftfccbcr. Pavtor Saturday Ma** 4 30 pm. Sunday Mauc* 8 30 a nt and 11 00 a nt. Confession Saturday 3 30-4 IS p m CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar ( reek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am; Worship 1100 am. Evening Service at 6 00 p in . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7-00 p m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road Hasting*. Mich W Clayton Garrison. Pastor Sunday School 4 30 a.m , clause* for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 am Nunery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. arc Rainbow* or J J Bible Quiz (age* 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13*19). Adult BiNc Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broad* av Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 Worship Ser­ vice* Sunday. 11XM) a m . Sunday 'VKSR^fOa m for ali age* GRACE BRETHREN B BLf CHURCH (F'rrtaeri, the Hatting* Grace Brethren Chatch), 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945­ 9224. Sunday Services; 9:45 a m. BiNc (.'lasses - for all age*. 10 40 a m. - Morning Worship, 6 00 p m I voting BiNc Study Thursday, 7 30pm Prayer and Bible Study Sharing Your Faith - “Yfau Arc Wtlcoming” Church Phone. 948­ 2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church of the WurUWUr Gtxhcvt Coatananoa 315 W Center St (comer of S Broad­ way and W ( enter) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector F William Voetberg. Minuter of Mu­ sk Sunday Worship Services - 8 am and 10 am Sunday School 10 am . Nursery Available at 10 a m. Chon Practice ■ Wednesday at 7 pm Hah Week Warship schedule - Pasvxwi Palm Sunda; April 16 at 8 a.m. and 10 a m . Evening Prayer on Monday. Tues­ day . Wednesday Apnl 17. 18. 19 at 7 p m . Maundy Thursday. April ?0 at 7 pm. Good Friday (Ft A M A ) Community Service. Apn. 21. 12 noon. The Way of the Cross (statiom) - Apnl 21. 7 p m.. Holy Saturday - Apnl 22. 10 a.m.. The Great Vigil of Easter. Satur­ day. April 22. 7 p.m Easter Day. Sunday. Apnl 23. 8 a.m and 10 a ni Please Note '-hat the ilailHXi Area Association com­ munity Good Friday service >* be­ ing held at 12 noon at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Qi IMBY I NITED METHODIST CHI RCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 a.m . PO Box 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Harman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 4 . m Sunday School Hour. I1 Ou a m Mommg Worship Servwc. 6 00 p.m evening Service. Wednesday 7 00pm Services for Aduh*. Teens and Children COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DeAnn IXibbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Time* 9 45 am Traditional. 10:15 am. Sun­ day School; 1115 a.m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church. Youth group Thurs­ days senior meal* 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Service* 7:30 p m For more information call the church office THORN APPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Time* ara.^30 a m.. 9:55 am and 11.20 a nt Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 fc m . Wedne*dav evening ser­ vice 6 30 p m Youth group meet* Wednesday 630 p m alao Nurs­ ery available fix all service* Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry HubIcy. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hour*. Wed Thur* 9 a m to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9 30 a m Sunday School. 1045 a m Mommg Worship. Sun 5-7 p m Youth Fellowship (Gr 6-12); Sun evening service as announced in weekly' bulletin 6 p m.. Wed 6­ 8 p m. Warriors (Gr. K-Sth), (Serv­ ing evening meal to Warriors r* 6 p m ); Wed 7 p.m - Prayer Mtg. (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9 30 a m Morning Prayer. 1100 a m Holy Communion Tuesday-Evening Prayer 6:00 p.m. For more information call 795­ 2370 or Rev David T Hustwick '>48-9604 Re* Deacon David S Mohrhardt 517-627-9830 Tratfa tional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services Affili­ ated with the Independent Angli­ can Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Curne. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr Adult Min­ istries 9 30 a m Sunday School for all age*. 10 45 a m. Momtng Worship Service, 6 00 p.m. Evening Service. 7:00 p.m Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p.m . Awana. Sr and Jr. Hign Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHI RCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Mommg Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Tunc before the service Nursery, childrens ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry. leadership train­ ing This information on worship senices is pnnided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings Fl.EXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1052 N Broadway Hasting* BOSLEY PHARMACY Prc*vnpn,»n»' I IB S kfli^wn - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. "’U Cook Rd Hskiing*. Michigan AREA OBITUARIES WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coot* Grove Rd Pastor Ben Hernng Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a.m ; Church Service 10:30 a.m.. Wednesday 6 00 p.m Youth meet­ ing*. Junior-Senior High BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave . Hasting*. Ml 49058 Sunday Service* Bible Classes 10 a m.. Worship 11 a m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackernun. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on video* m the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course M CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville finite: Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Man Saturday Evening 6.30 p m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd and Boltwood Si. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121. Sun­ day - 9 45 a m Sunday School. 10:45 a m. Morning Worship; 5:30 pm. KidY quizzing. 6:00 pm Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day. 6 30 pm. Kid Y Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9:00 a m. Senior Adult Bible Study and young aduh Bible study. Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. PaateC Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. Apnl 30. 8 k 10 45 a m Wvrstap. 9 30. Sunday School (for all ages);' 12 45 p m. BC Jail Worship. 6 00­ 8 00 Middle School and High School Youth . Saturday. April 29 8 00 a m -4:00 pm WTLCA ladies to GGRC in Holland. 9 00 a m -12^0 Adop(-a-Hwy Clean­ up. 6 00-800 pm. Mexican Din­ ner sponsored by High School Youth. 8 00 NA Monday. May I 7.00 p.m. Brothers of Grace. Tuesday. May 2 • 7 p.m Worship Planning. 7:30 Overcater* Anon Wednesday. May 3 - 7 p.m Sarah Circle. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church street*. Dr Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Ltu Steven*. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to al! floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a m 9:30 am - Sunday School - every Sunday, classes arc available for everyone Classes for children and youth arc based on grade level Three classes. Good­ will. Genesis and In His Step* - arc taught foraduhs 10:30 a.m. - Cof­ fee Fellowship Radio Broadcast II 00 a.m - Worship Services childcare available for infants and toddler* thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade Each Wednesday through Lent (with the exception of Holy Week) We will be serving a light Lenten Dinner (free-will offering) Fol­ lowed by a different program each week May is Christian Home Month Thursday. May 4 - Na­ tional Day of Prayer Sunday . May 7 - 2 00 p.m Education Special Event. Video Scavenger Hunt FIRST PRESB3TERlAS CHI RCH 231 S Broadway. Hasting*. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller, Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Friday. Apnl 28 • 6 00 pm. Mender* Dinner and Pro­ gram Saturday April 29 - 9 00 a m -4 p m Church Planning Re­ treat at Camp Michawana Sunday. Apnl 30 • 9 00 a m Traditional Worship Service with Commu­ nion. 9 20 am ChildrenY Wor­ ship. 10:00 a*m Coffee Hour - in the Dtmng Room. 10 10 a m Sun­ day School Assembly in Sharpe Hall. 10 15 am Sunday School for all ages. 11.20 a m Contempo­ rary Worship Service. 11 50 a.m Children* Worship The 9 00 Serv<-c r* broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The i 1 20 Service is broad­ cast ever Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery is provided during both services 4 00 p m Confir­ mation Class Monday. May I b 00 pm. “Hats Off To Our Ladies’” - a banquet for Daughters of all ages’ Tuesday. May 2 6 15 a m MenY Bible Study al YMCA Office. 9 30 a m . Lydia Circle Lounge. 6 30 p m Drama Mmsitry. 7 15 pm. MaryEileen Cir­ cle • Lounge Wednesday. May 3 ' 00 p m Chancel Choir rehearsal. 8 00 pm Youth Young Adult Praise Team Rehearsal Maxine S. Wisniewski Connie Ann Ricketts Geraldine L Spencer HASTINGS - Miss Connie Ann Ricketts, age 32, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday. April 19. 2000 at St. Mary s Mercy Medical Center in Grand Rapids. She was born on March 3, 1968 in South Haven, the daughter of Franklin and MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Geraldine L. Spencer of Middleville, passed away at home on April 21, 2000, with her family around her. Gerry's life began on September 15, 1922, bom to Frederick and Ruth Dalzell Bates in Traverse City. Having lost her mother in early childhood, her Sharon (McFadden) Ricketts. Connie was raised in Arkansas and Hastings and attended schools in Arkansas and Hastings, graduating in 1986 from Hastings High School. She was preceded ’n death by an infant daughter, Evelyn Irene Ricketts on August 28, 1990; grandparents, Leonard and Mabie Ricketts and Evelyn Garrow; great grandparents. Les and Viola Quimby. Connie is survived by her mother and step-father, Sharon and Larry Payne of Hastings; father, Frank Ricketts of Decater, Ahbama; two brothers, Edward Ricketts of Battle Creek and Frank Ricketts of Hastings; sister. Dawn Ricketts of Hastings; matemai grandfather, William Garrow of Hastings; nieces and nephews. Respecting her wishes, private family services will be held. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or National Kidney Foundation Arrangcmentsw<e made by Wren Funeral Home oilMiqgs [ I HASTINGS - Mr. Lyle W. Kempf, age 84, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2000 at St. Mary's Mercy Medical Center in Grand Rapids. He was bom on April 10, 1916 in Sheridan Township, Newaygo County, the son of Freeman and Lucy (Miller) Kempf. Mr. Kempf was raised in the Holton area and attended schools there, graduating in 1933 from Holton High School. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. Mr. Kempf married Laura F. Greiner on October?, 1937. He was employed as a grocer for the Kroger Company for 17 years, owned and operated the Hart Food Center in Hart for 15 years, was an insurance agent for several years, and Branch Manager of the Oceana County Bank in Pentwater for about eight years retiring in 1977. Mr. Kempf retired to a cabin on the Pier Marquette River before moving to Hastings seven years ago. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, former member Rotary Club and the Knights of Columbus in Hart. He enjoyed the outdoors especially gardening, hunting and cross country skiing. Mr. Kempf was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ledford, Elwood, Wayne, Vcmc and Gordon. He is survived by his wife. Laura; three daughters, Lauralee (Jerry) Stenberg of Clyde, Kansas. Judy (Jack) Singer of Fredonia, New York and Mary Jo (Dan) Curran of Wayland; eight grandchildren, Mark, Eric, Jason, Betsy, Emily. Phillip, Sara Jo and David; three great grandchildren, Alex. Jordan and Jacob; brother. Les (Sally) Kempf of Lakeland, Florida. A Memorial Mass for Mr. Kempf was held on Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Fathers Charles H. Fischer and Thomas Schiller officiated. Burial was in Hastings Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Masses at Church, Barry Community Hospice or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Check Out Our Weekly Internet Polling Question on www.jadnews.com grandmother. Lucy Dalzell played an important part in her life. She married her high school sweetheart. Jack Spencer in October of 1942, then followed him to various Air Force bases until he went to war overseas. Gerry led an active, vibrant life and was involved in many service organizations during her life: 4-H leader; extension club; Cub Scout Den Mother; Sunday School teacher; Church Secretary; MOMS (Mother of Men in Service); United Methodist Women’s Joy Circle; volunteer elementary school tutor, PTA; Organic Gardening Club; Organic Growers of SW Michigan; Thornapple Heritage Association; several genealogy clubs; Homemaker's Extension Club; 1990 census worker and an avid recycler. Family history and genealogy research were great interests. Gerry was guided in life by the motivation of Edward W. Bok's grandmother- "Make you the world a bit more beautiful and better because you have been in it." A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, her strength, patience and gentleness will always guide us. A severe stroke cut this beautiful, still-blooming flower. Besides her husband. Jack Spencer, she is survived by a daughter, Carol Stayton of Hastings; son, David and Jenny Spencer of Fenton; son, John and Mary Spencer of Clearwater, Florida; son, Paul and Joan Spencer of St. Louis, Missouri; sister, Shirley Bagley of Sequim, Washington; sister, Betty and George Donaldson of Largo, Florida; brother. Robert William Bates of Shelburne, Vermont; 14 grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Gerry were held on Tuesday, April 25, 2000. Graveside Services were at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contribution suggestions: Middleville Rotary Scholarship Fund or the Middleville United Methodist Women's Group. DELTON - Mrs. Maxine S. Wisniewski, age 84, of Delton, passed away Sunday, April 23. 2000. Mrs. Wisniewski was bom on July 18, 1915 in Wayland, the daughter of W. Norris and Maud (Burlington) Schuh. In 1935 she married Raymond Wisniewski, who preceded her in death in 1985. She owned and operated Maxine's Beauty Shop in Delton from 1962 to 1985, and was one of the founding members of the Delton Sweet Adelines. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, Post 422 and loved animals, especially her dogs and cats. Mrs. Wisniewski was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, William Schuh; and an infant sister. She is survived by a son, David (Elizabeth) Wisniewski of Delton; a daughter, Julie (David Brown) Dowler of Delton; five grandchildren; and five great grandchildren; a very special friend, Maggy Black of Gull Lake; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Wisniewski were held on Wednesday, April 26,2000 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Interment was in East Hickory Comen Cemetery. Memorial contributions to a charity of one's choice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Gertrude I. Becker HASTINGS - Mr, Gertrude I. Becker, age 87. of Hasting,, passed away Monday. April 24, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom on September 28, 1912 in Barry County. Thomapple Township, the daughter of Otto and Mary (Humphrey) Miller. Mrs. Becker graduated from St. Rose School in 1930 and two years of Business College in New Jersey. She married Marion (Sam) Becker in 1932 and he preceded her in death in 1980. Mrs. Becker was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company and retired in 1976. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and was a devoted grandmother. She was also preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters. Mrs. Becker is survived by her daughters, Marian (William) Jacobs of Sarasota, Florida, Louise Aldrich of Hastings, Joyce (Alvin) Cabose of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Ann (Donald) McGuire of Union City; 22 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Funeral Mass for Mrs. Becker will be held on Thursday, April 27,2900 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial will be at Ml Calvary Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Alfred O. Bancroft Clayton B. Matson UNION CITY - Mr. Clayton B. Matson, age 82, of Union City, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2000 at Battle Creek Health System. He was bom on July 13, 1917 in Union City, the son of John L. & Sophronia M. (Lelious) Matson. Mr. Matson's employment included: Sikora Sheet Metal Works in Iron Mountain as office manager, retiring in 1989 after 25 years. He had also worked for General Electric in Kingsford, E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings, and had been the under sheriff for Barry County Sheriff Department. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting and spending time at his cabin in the Upper Peninsula. Mr. Matson was preceded in death by three brothers, Lary, Fordyce and John Jr. Matson. He is survived by one son, Mark H Matson of Hastings; two daughters. Sue L. Udel of Springfield, Virginia, and Kay J. Keeler of Hastings; three step-children; one brother, Hewitt C. Matson of Union City; two sisters, Margaret A. Greenfield of Hastings and Shirley J. Lance of Tecumseh; six grandchildren; four step­ grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. Graveside Services for Mr. Matson were held on Friday, April 21, 2000 at Dowling Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek. HASTINGS - Mr. Alfred O. Bancroft age 91, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was bom on January 8, 1909 in Quebec, Canada, the son of Alfred and Mary (Sinclair) Bancroft Mr. Bancroft moved to Hastings in 1946 from New York. He married Rose Moricie and she preceded him in death in 1955. Mr. Bancroft was employed at E. W. Bliss Company for 37 years, retiring in 1977. He was a member of Hastings First Presbyterian Church and was head usher for many years. Mr. Bancroft was also preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; five brothers; and special friend, Madeline Cook. He is survived by a son, Douglas (Sharon-Leary) Bancroft of Hastings; granddaughter, Amy (Brian) Keech of Hastings; grandson, Adam Bancroft of Hastings; great grandson, Caleb Keech; brother, Fred Bancroft of Florida; and brother, Herbert Bancroft of Ontario, Canada. Respecting his wishes, private family services were held. Reverend G. Kent Keller officiated. A public Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday. April 2, 2000 at 8XX) P.M. at the Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 27. 2000 - Page 7 Social HHS jazz bands win honors at Alma Morrow-Chapman to be wed next month S Jean Smith of Nashville. Ml and the late Raymond Joseph Morrow wish to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Yolanda Lynn Morrow, to Shon Forrester Chapman, son of Amanda G. Chapman and the late Kenny L Johnson - a May 2000 wedding will take place. Foxes to celebrate 60 years of marriage Charles and Evident (Struble) Fox will celebrate 60 yean, of marriage on April 29. 2000. They hitchhiked to Kentucky when the red buds were in Hoom and were mar­ ried by a Justice of the Peace They have four children. Charles and Julie Fox of Delton. Jonathan and Linda Fox of Soldotna. Alaska. Don and April (Fox) Tubbs and Stephen and Donna Fox of Hastings They also are blessed with 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Congratulations can be sent to: 1969 Campground Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Night lab jazz band members are pictured. Wagners to observe 50th anniversary Jacobsen-Echtinaw plan to be wed Aug. 12 Leroy (Curlie) and Shirley Wagner will be celebrating their 50th anniversary with a pig roast on May 6<h at their home in Plain­ well. The pig roast is at 5 p.m.. given by their children and grandchildren. The Hastings High School night lab jazz band played at a by-invitation-only jazz fes­ tival in Alma April 13. at which the band's trombone section was named the best trombone section of the day. Some 30 bands played at the invita­ tional. Most of the bands at the competi­ tion have the advantage of more practice Nolic* ot Mortgage For*do*ur* Sale TWS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Donald B. Fisher, long time resident of Hastings, now residing in Arizona will be celebrating his 90th birthday on May 7th. Cards or letters would be welcomed and can be sent to: Don Fisher. 418 Vista Del Rio. Green Valley. AZ 85614. LEGAL NOTICE 2000 Roy and Miners a arc spending some time in Michigan Please send your wishes and cards to Roy at 341 Pinewood Drive. Hast­ ings. Ml. said. The HHS day lab jazz band received the highest second division rating given out during the day. Bosserd-Schroeder said. LEGAL NOTICES Don Fisher will be 90 Roy Bauman, of Holiday. Florida, will be celebrating his 99th birthday on May 3. The night lab jazz band received a first division rating. It was one of only three jazz bands out of some 30 who received a first division rating, Bosserd-Schroeder than Hastings, according to assistant high Claire Jacobsen, daughter of Jacob and Eileen Jacob.cn of Cambridge. Ontario and Steve Echtmau. son of Jack and Mary Ann Echtinaw of Hastings. Michigan will ex­ change wedding vows before family and friends Aug. 12. 2000 in Grand Rapids. Michigan where the couple resides. Steve proposed last Easter in the presence of fam­ ily and friends to make it a very special hol­ iday Roy Bauman to mark 99 years school band director Joan BosserdSchroeder. since they meet daily during class periods, while the Hastings jazz band meets twice a week at night. A second Hastings jazz band meets dur­ ing the day. and both the day and night jazz bands traveled to the state Jazz Band Festi­ val at Forest Hills Northern April 15. SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD APRIL 12. 2000 Al) Board Members and 33 citizens present Approved agenda treasurer s report and min­ utes ot previous meetings Approved updates to Firemens Potow and Procedures Manual Presentation heard from COA □owing Library d-scussed Approved payment )o library tor 1999-00 allo­ cation Payment c* vouchers approved June Doster . Township Clerk Attested to by Supervso. Earl (4/27) Julius-Schoessel will be wed June 10 Carol and Wayne Heckrotte of Columbia. Maryland and Al and Ellen Julius of Liber­ tyville. Illinois, arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Kathennc Julius to Scott Schocsscl. son of Carl and Lorena Schocsscl. of Hastings. Kathennc is a 1989 graduate of Oakland Mills High School, a 1993 graduate of Rut­ gers University. and a 1999 graduate of the Graduate School of Business at Indiana University Katie is an Assistant Marketing Manager at the Kellogg Company Scott is a 1989 graduate of Hastings High School, a 1993 graduate of Alma College, and a 1997 graduate of the Hagan Graduate School of Business at Iona College in New York. Scott is a Marketing Manager at the Kellogg Company The couple is planning a June 10. 2000 wedding and w ill reside in Kalamazoo. Ml. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert P. Crose (original mortgagors) to AmeriFtrst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 2, 1997. and recorded on Septembe; 16. 1997 in Docket No 1001619. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Homeside Lending, Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated September 2. 1997. which was recorded on September 16. 1997. in Docket No. 1001620. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE AND 48/100 dollars ($59,761 48), including mterest at 8 500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p m . on June 1.2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 20. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, running thence South on a line parallel with the highway. 115 1/2 feet thence East 179 feet, thence North 115 1/2 feet , thence West 179 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 a. in Which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated April 20. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1304 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fie #991011174 Fa:ons (5/18) Notice of Mortgage Forwctoaure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DOT- ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has twi made in the conditions of a mortgage made hy Steven D. Bowerman and Cathi Bowerman husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Mortgage America (IMC). Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 25. 1997. and recorded on September 22, 1997 in docu­ ment 1001892. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the IMC Mortgage Company. Assignee by an assignment dated November 22. 1999. which was recorded on January 4. 2000. in document 1039803, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO AND 34/100 dollars ($47,552.34), including interest al 12 500% per annum adjustable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 3/01 and 9/01 of each year Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute r such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the morlgaoed premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastngs. Ml, at 1:00 p.m.. on June 8. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 19 of Block D of Pleasant Shores, in Section 19. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats. Page 59. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such safe Dated Apr! 27. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. 248 593-1303 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Teiegrrph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie #981010195 Ravens (5/25) �Page 8 - The Hast.ngs Banner Thursday, Apni 27. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default ha* been mad* m the condtions ot a mortgage made by Lawrence W Knobloch and Madeline C Knobloch m pmt Tenancy, to Southern Pacific Funding Corporation, mort gage* dated July 14. 1996 and recorded August 8. 1998 by Instrument No 1018118. Barry County Records said mortgage is now held by MORT GAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYS TEMS INC by assignment dated July 15 1998 Md recorded on October 29. 1999 by Instrument No 1037357 Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Swty One Thousand Three Hundred Sixty and 16/100 Dollars (861.380 15) including interest at the rale ot 10.55% per annum Under the power of sale contested m th* mon gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan nope* •* hereby given that the mortgage will be for*do**d by a sale of the mortgaged premise* or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings, Ml m Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 pm on June 1. 2000 The premises are located in the Village of Detton, Barry County Michigan, and are deecrtoed as The North 1/2 ot Lots 28 and 29 of Delton Plat aocorxfang Io the recorded plat tht-eof as record ed m Uber 1 of Plats. Page 29 Excepting there from the Northeasterly extension ot Mam Street as found recorded m Uber 1 of Plats. Page 33. said Street also being part of J R Bush s Fret AddMon to the Village ot Delton The redemption period shall be 6 months from me dale ot such sole, unless th* property is delermmed abandoned m accordance w«h MCLA MD0 3241a. in whKh case the redemption period Shal be 30 davs from the date of the sale Dated Aprt 27. 2000 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REG­ ISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC . A^Aae^nee 2901 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248)487 1000 Re No 189.1045 (5/25) SYNOPSIS Barry Township PuMc Hearing and Regular Meeting April 11. 2000 Ceded to Order at 7:00 p .m AN Board Members present 1 guest 2000/2001 Budget adopted Heanng dosed at 730 pm Regular meeting called to order al 7:30 p.m. RoaoMion *44 amended Cemetery Rules *7. *8. *24 & *29 amended Resolutions 00 1.00-2 and 00-3 adopted Fin* Tax Report accepted lor 842.239 00 Authorized April b*S tor 810.826 84 Meeting adjourned at 10:21 p.m. Richard Barnun (4/27) Supervisor MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (BARRY COUNTY) THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mad* by GUY EDGERTON A SINGLE MAN. and ROBERT J YOUNG. A SINGLE MAN with pot rights of survivorship. Mortgagors, to FIRST FINANCE, which is organized and existing under the taws of Michigan and whose address is 6785 Telegraph. Bloomfield H»s, Ml 48301. Mortgage, dated April 1. 1998. and recorded o the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on April 22. 1996 m Document No. 1010753 of Barry County Records, which mortgage was thereafter on Aped 6.19M. as*<gned to BANKERS TRUST COMPA NY OF CALIFORNIA. NA. as Custodian or Trustee. 3 Parti Plaza. 16th Floor, Irvine. CA 92614 and recorded on October 14. 1999 m the office ot the Register ot Deeds for said County of Barry m Document No. 1036620 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and mterest. the sum of THIRTY NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE AND 98/100 (839.481 98) Dollars, including interest thereon at 11.75% per annum And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been institute to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. mere tore, by virtue of me power of sale contained in sa>d mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of tne State ot Michigan o such case made and provid­ ed. notice is hereby given that on Thursday. May 11.2000 al 1 00 p.m.. said mortgage w6 be tore closed by a sale at public auction, to me highest bidder at th* Barry County Courthouse in Hastngs Michigan, (that being the building where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is held) Which said premise* are described as follows The land referred to in this Commitment, situ ated o the County of Barry. Townshp ot Barry. State of Michigan, is described as follows All that part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Sectton 7. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, Barry Townshp, Barry County Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Center post of said Section 7 and running thence North 89 degrees 13 minutes West. 74.72 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 37 degrees 22 minutes West, 558,39 feet along th* Nor -ssterty Uno of Wai Lake Road to the true pom» jf beginning; thence South 37 degrees 22 minutes West. 115 00 feet; thence North 52 degrees 38 minute* West. 66 00 feet, thence North 37 degree* 22 minutes East. 115.00 feet; thence Scum 52 degree* 38 minutes East 86 00 feet to the point of begnning Commonly known aa: 11560 S WaH Lake, M­ 43 Tax Roll No. 08003-007-041 -01 The redemption period shall be six months from th* date ot such safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from th* date of such sale. Dated March 30 2000 ELAINE W MARDIROSIAN (P33528) Attorney tor Assignee of Mortgage 1373 Balfour Groose Pointe Park. Ml 48230 (313)881-0296 (4/27) Ann landers Pet funeral they can feel comfortable visiting twice a year. By calling toll-free, 1-877-2X-AYEAR (1-877-292-9327) from anywhere in the United States or Canada, callers will be given contact information on three general dentists with offices near the caller’s home, Dear Ann Landers: I read your column about the dead hamster and the loving way a young mother prepared it for a respectable burial. I handed the column to my husband and said, “And you thought I was crazy." Two years ago. we bought two baby ham­ sters. They survived only a few months be­ cause of injuries they inflicted upon each other. When the last hamster died, we did the same as when the first one died - put it in a shoe box lined with satin, and buried it outside our house after saying our good­ byes. Immediately after we dug up the frozen ground and buried the hamster, our daugh­ ter became hysterical because she did not have a picture of the hamper for her scrap­ book. So, 1 had my husband dig up the ham­ ster. we took pictures, and then, reburied her beloved pet. Isn’t it incredible what crazy things we do to keep our kids happy? - Donna in Hackensack. NJ. Dear Donna; I do not agree that what you did was a “crazy thing." It was a kindness for your daughter's sake, and she will never forget it. To encourage and support a child’s concern for a pct is beautiful. It was won­ derful of you and your husband to line the shoe box with satin ant* give the hamster a lovely “funeral." All children should be so lucky as to have such caring parents. office or school. Tell your readers that through this ser­ vice. the academy hopes to raise public awareness of the importance of visiting a dentist twice a year, as well as make it eas­ ier for consumers to locate a dentist. - Su­ san Urbanczyk, Academy of General Den­ tistry, Chicago. Dear Susan Urbanczyk: YOU told them, and 1 hope they make use of the informa­ tion. Thanks for a letter with a bite to it (ouch). Good shake Dear Ann Landers: What the heck is a “Michigan handshake?" You have referred to it a couple of times, and 1 have never heard of it anywhere else. - Janice in Michigan. Dear Janice: A Michigan handshake is a firm, final "goodbye." An article in the Boston Globe recently said the term report­ edly originated in 1948, when the Michigan Democratic gubernatorial winner, G. Mennen (“Soapy") Williams, gave such a hand­ shake to his opponent. Republican incum­ bent Kim Sigler. I first heard the expression in Traverse City, where we had a summer home many years ago. What a beautiful area - and such nice people. (P.S.: My thanks to Alden Wood of Simmons College for sending the Boston Globe article. You are a gem.) Oral resolution Dear Aaa Landers: “I will lose 10 pounds ” “1 will spend more time with my family." “I will exercise more." “I will visit my dentist two times a year.” Each New Year, millions of Americans resolve that they will do certain things bet­ ter in their lives. Why not resolve to make better oral health a priority this new year? Most Americans know that neglecting their teeth means risking cavities and gum dis­ ease. They also know that untreated gum disease can lead to other health problems, including heart disease and diabetes. Nearly half of Americans do not visit a den­ tist regularly because they don’t have one, or don’t know where to find a good dentist. The Academy of General Dentistry, an organization of dentists dedicated to contin­ uing dental education, launched a free ser­ vice in January to help people find a dentist Secretary’s Day Dear Ann Landers: Some time ago, you printed a column on Secretary^ Day that made me laugh out loud. How about run­ ning it again, Ann? - Secretary in Boise, Idaho. Dear Boise: That piece originally ap­ peared in the Shining Mountain Sentinel. I am delighted to repeat it - on Nationtl Sccrrtary \ Day. It made me laugh, too. Why I Fired My Secretary I woke up early, feeling depressed be­ cause it was my birthday, and 1 thought. “I’m another year older," but decided to make the best of it. So, I showered and shaved, knowing when I went down to breakfast my wife would greet me with big kiss and say, “Happy birthday, dear.” All smiles, 1 went into breakfast, and there sat my wife reading her newspaper, as usual. She didn't ray one word. So, I got myself a cup of coffee, made some toast, and thought to myself, “Oh, well, she for­ got. The kids will be down in a few min­ utes. smiling and happy, and they will sing “Happy Birthday" and have a nice gift for me. There 1 sat, enjoying my coffee, and I waited. Finally, the kids came running into the kitchen, yelling, ’Give me a slice of PUT THE EQUITY ► IN YOUR HOME TO WORK ing to miss the bus!" Feeling more de­ pressed than ever, I left for the office. When I walked into the office, my secre­ tary greeted me with a great big smile and a cheerful. "Happy birthday, boss." She then asked if she could get me some coffee. Her remembering my birthday made me feel a whole lot better. Later in the morning, my secretary knocked on my office door and said, “Since it’s your birthday, why don't we have lunch together?" Thinking it would make me feel better, I said, “Thatfc a good idea.” So, we locked up the office, and since it was my birthday, 1 said, “Why don’t we drive out of town and have lunch in the country instead of going to the usual place?" So. we drove out of town, and went to a little out-of-the-way inn, and had a cou­ ple of martinis and a nice lunch. We started driving back to town, when my secretary said, “Why don’t we go to my place, and I will fix you another martini?" It sounded like a good idea, since we didn't have much to do in the office. So. we went to her apartment, and she fixed us some martinis. After a while, she said, “If you excuse me, I think I will slip into something more comfortable," and she left the room. In a few minutes, she opened her bed­ room door and came out carrying a big birthday cake. Following her were my wife and all my kids. And there 1 sat with noth­ ing on my my socks. Cheap gift? Dear Ann: This is for “Deeply Hurt in Tennessee,” whose daughter received as a wedding gift a crystal bowl with some dried food stuck to the sides. That letter indicated how materialistic our society has become. Had I been given a piece of used crystal, I would have considered it a family heirloom being generously passed along. My family always gives gifts made by hand, something we have in the house, or something we have picked up along the way that we think would be appreciated. We never buy anything. It would have no senti­ mental value. Last year, 1 gave my sister an antique blue glass cup that I had previously used, and she adores it. Recently, my 5-year-old niece gave me a beautiful, shiny rock she found in the backyard. I will treasure it forever. Sentimental in Nebraska. Dear Nebraska: Although 1 agree it’s the thought that counts, some people do cheap out at gift-giving time, and I have no desire to defend them. If you don't know what to ’ give, aslc, and you wfll be surprised at how quickly you get-some guidance { b ***** Is that Ann Landers column you clipped years ago yellow with age? For a copy of her most frequently requested poems and essays, send a self-addressed, long, busi­ ness-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562 (tn Canada, send $6.25.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2000 Creator* syndicate, Inc. toast! I’m late! Where is my coat? 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WE FINANCE AU TYPES OF REAL ESTATE It all starts with you. Simply call or stop by any Hastings City Bank office today to put your home’s equity to work for you. W" normally required appraisal Home Equity Line Annual Percentage Rale (APR) vanes through hfe of Ioan. Current APR as of 4/1/00 is 1100% and maximum APR » 18% Home Equity Fixed Loan as of 3/1/00 ranges from Lany A. Warren Loan Officer mm GIRL, Jordyn Ann, bom at Spectrum East Hospital on March 27, 2000 at 11:15 p.m. to Todd and Becky (Heide) Wigg of Hast­ ings. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Jordyn is welcomed home by big brother, Quentin. BOY, Alex Christopher, born at Pennock Hospital on April II, 2000 at 8:19 a.m. to Jamie and Kristi Hanshaw of Hastings Weighing 7 lbs. 13 1/4 ozs.and 20 1/2 inch­ es long Alex is welcomed home by big sister Katie. Proud grandparents arc Steve and Margie Erb of Delton and Bill and Jean Hanshaw of Hastings. • Vacation Properties • Single-wide Homes w/ Land • Vacant Land & Farms GIRL, Emerald Rain, daughter of Ross and Amanda Brown, bom April 15, 2000. 8 lbs. 9 ozs., 20 inches, at Bronson Hospital. • Investment & Commercial Kalamazoo. • Multiple-use Properties • Home Improvements • ExtraCash www.hastingscitybank.com Member FDIC GIRL,We are happy to announce the birth of our daughter Abby Jo, born March 25, 2000, 10:40 a.m., Bronson Hospital, 9 lbs. 13 ozs., 22 inches. Nancy Cotant-Bur­ roughs and Louis Burroughs. Grandparents are Joann Cotant, Richard and Shirley Cocant, Margaret and Jim Haffenden, and Jerry and June Burroughs. North pointe Bank arate omm. call lahry mmmmn ronan 1-888-NORTHLOAN �The Hailing, Banner - Thunday. April 27. 2000 - Page 9 by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Early Hastings This engine was typical of the engines first used on Grand Valley Railroad and then the Michigan Central Railroad. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht The first newspaper in Barry County was issued in Hastings and was called “The Bar­ ry County Pioneer.” George A. Smith was the owner, publisher, editor, typesetter and ink devil, all at the same time. This paper was started on Feb. 20. 1851. it was a four-page sheet with five columns to a page, on sheets 14-by-20 inches in size. The paper was published on Fridays, except for three weeks during harvest time, when Mr. Smith missed three weeks while he har­ vested his crops an hu farm. The price of this paper was $ I, if sent out in the mail or picked up at the print shop office, which was on State Street. If it was delivered by earner the pace per year, in the village was SI.50. He apparently did hire some help with the delivery route. The paper was Democratic in its political interests It had several regular advertisers who paid 50 cents for the first time it was in the paper, with a charge of 25 cents for each time following. This bought a space of 10 lines or less. Mr. Smith sold the paper to Ashman Knappen. Knappen enlarged the paper to four pages, six columns, of 16-by-20 inch­ es. In April of 1853. the paper was again enlarged to l8-by-24 inches. Mr. Knappen was still the editor and the price was increased to $1.25 per year. The motto of the paper was “Our Country and Our Coun­ try’s Good." At this point the paper began to show some leaning toward the Wig (Free Soil) political way of thinking. George Smith came back into the news­ paper world, under the pressure from the people to bong out a paper, which was again very Democratic in its views. He established "The Barry County Review." This paper called itself the "court house organ," often in bitter terms. In 1854, Mr. Knappen sold his paper to the Barry County Review and the two papers were consolidated under the original name. "Barry County Pioneer." The price was $ 1.50 per year. The Barry County Pioneer continued to be published over the next 11 years. It changed hands several times, with George Smith transferring it to ED. Ackley, with C.G. Holbrook as editor. George W. Mills ran it for awhile when Mr. Ackley again took it over in 1865. Mr. Gensler acquired the paper in 1866. B*it the climate of the county, the post-war period and the outcome of the elections with the Republican victories he just aban­ doned the enterprise as hopeless. On May 7, 1862, the Hastings Republi­ can Banner became the Hastings Banner and has remained under that name. In November of 1889, the Cook Brothers, Marshall L. and William R. Cook became partners in the Hastings Banner and operat­ ed it for over 50 years. There were some other papers in Hast­ ings. “The Independent,” professing to be independent of political influence, operated from January 1867 until December 1867, when its building was destroyed by Tire. It was published by W. Roscoe Young. The Hastings Home Journal became the paper for the Democratic Party in the fall of 1868. This paper last'd from October of 1867 until October of 1869. That year it was known as "The Barry County Democ­ rat,” but was changed to “The Hastings Home Journal" in 1870. This paper changed hands several times and continued to operate for several years and was an advocate for the Greenback Party. The Barry County Sentinel was pub­ lished by Phillip W. Niskcm. This paper lasted for 31 issues and 12 months. It was not profitable. Mr. Niskem sold his good will and subscription list to the Hastings Banner. Middleville and Nashville also had sever­ al different newspapers in those early years. One of the concerns of the people of Hastings was the fact that there was no rail­ road in the city. Hastings’ connection to the outside world was through the incoming or outgoing stagecoaches, which traveled between Battle Creek and Grand Rapids, with Hastings as one of the stage coach line stops Both Battle Crfek and Grand Rapids did have railroads. Goods coming into and products moving out of Hastings were sent either by horse or oxen and wagons if too much for the stage lines to handle. Following the Civil War there was a very strong movement to bring a railroad to Hastings. It was felt that a railroad would allow for industry to come to the city. The effort moved forward to raise the funding and acquire the right-of-ways for such a railroad, which would run from Jack- Michigan Central passenger Depot, built in 1870s. The original depot, built in 1868, on Railroad Street became a freight depot when this depot was built on Apple son to Grand Rapids. The Grand Valley Railroad was formed. Soon after it was built, Michigan Central Railroad leased and then purchased the rail­ road. This was indubitably the plan from the beginning of the project and Michigan Cen­ tral would have probably have built the line if Grand Valley hadn't done it. The bonds offered to the township of Hastings and village of Hastings, and were voted in by a good majority in the combined township and village. The bonds amounted to several thousand dollars and were used to secure the railroad. When the first train arrived in the village, it was quite an event. Schools were closed and the children marched up to the freight depot, which at that time was on East Rail­ road Street. This depot was located several blocks from the business area of the village and the hotels. The people waited quite awhile for the arrival of this first train in 1869. The little engine, which was pulling, was small. It burned wood. The smoke stack was almost as big as the boiler. The engines in those early days of the Grand River Valley were named for the counties which they passed through, Kent. Barry, Eaton and Jackson. The cars were flimsy, small wooden affairs. The engine would have been stalled had it attempted to draw modern heavily loaded cars. But the people of Hastings were proud of this railroad line and its engines and cars. They at last had a railroad. But a problem loomed on the horizon. Hastings was a one railroad town. There was no regulation of freight rates and this soon became a very apparent problem. There was no competition for the freight on this line and the freight rates were out of sight. The merchants and industries were at the mercy of the railroad. Grand Rapids had five railroads serving it. The Detroit, Grand Haven and Milwau­ kee, which later became part of the Grand Trunk system; the Grand River Valley, which was absorbed by the Michigrn Cen­ tral; the Grand Rapids and Indiana, which was an independent line and then became part of the Pennsylvania Railroad system; a branch of the Lakeshore and Michigan Southern, which was built north through Kalamazoo. Plainwell and Allegan to Grand Rapids. Then there was the Pere Marquette, which came through Holland and then to Lansing from Grand Rapids. As the city grew and the services by the various railroads, freight rates became com­ petitive, which resulted in a big advantage to its manufacturers and businesses. Hast­ ings lacked that kind of competition. Hast­ ings soon became disillusioned with the railroad and the injustices that were imposed upon them. At that time there was no Inter State Commerce Commission to appeal to and for several years Hastings had to pay whatever rales the Michigan Central imposed upon them. At this time in the history of Hastings, the merchants bought most of their goods in New York City. They often pooled their orders to get better paces. The railroad rates from New York City to Hastings were found to be nearly double the rates from New York City to Grand Rapids, even though the dis­ tance was only 31 miles farther. Merchants found that they could have their goods shipped from New York to Grand Rapids and have them returned to Hastings, which wasn't much better then it had been when the goods came into other cities and had to be moved over land by stage or by drayage. A new press for the Banner, following the fire of 1884, which was ordered from a fac­ tory at New Haven, Corm., was shipped on the Grand Trunk Railroad from New Haven, north into Canada and then into Charlotte, and then the local rate was paid from Char­ lotte to Hastings a distance of 28 miles as opposed to the distance of about 900 miles. The high freight rates were interfering with the ability of the city to attract new industry to the area. A delegation from Hastings visited CONTINUED, page 10 Reproduction of theoUm malJU* fate of The Banner THE REPUBLICAN BANNER. REPUBLICAN BANNER. 6.W a & BURTON i Co, Au Jnwin Jm Ornes is with tta rtt-Mtownant, and every detcriMies *< Job Printmg be ex»cwUd in tta bee*, wanner, anj on ANvewtore aT Jeaar Lind. Tta Swedish Nightingnl-i reinain-'d three wreks in Peril without ringing. with- • the language even—inch h her antipathy—and was about to pass ’he <r»iu to Dover, to meet a London audi-1 ewev. ***** * she was tired j Sta had left Pari* by railroad, bet be­ fore crossing tta Channel, sta took her room in the Hub ! of the Port, to recruit her strength fa taw disagreeable voyage, fcy a night’s rest. The musical dllliUnti of the eity—Bou­ logne, IT .ere, Calais, it dnes not appear whkh—were anxious to hear her, and thought at first of crowing, tta Channel in • •order to enjoy that exquisite voice, winch was denied to France and its Provinces. Tta process was expensive aud stupid. They thought oTa better one. No »oooer was the Contatrice Install ad io her apernoentx than three grave gen­ tlemen entered • and with an air of author­ ity. and of severity, even, demanded her pamperm. Astoub-bcd, but faithful to her row of rilcrre cn the soil of‘France, Jenny Lind handed them tta paper without saying a word. . The gentleman- read it, with an air of disgust and then replied with- antcretss: ‘Oh! wc know you have neglected no preewutinn, and that yuu are travelling un­ der a fictitious name f* . ?For what do you take me then i" <3emaodad'Jenny, obliged to break silence. j •Doftot attempt to impose gr us mad- ■ ■an. You shall see that we are well inform-1 cd. An •intrigante of. assnmed rank has : just fled from Pari*, w here sho tas mad* numberless dupes, unJ is now attempting estop- to England. “*■ ‘*And y«ra supp-*', perchance—1 ‘That you ara the woman.. Your foatures and person correspond with our de-1 VOL: 1. TE11MS-»1,W, IN HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY MICH. THURSDAY MAY 22. 1856. . treat to her elder si-tcr. Tall, slight, with {empress’s fm-t >ta inplniidher to pardon stood the emperor and the grand-duke; At th* betrothal, which • .uawn of tta darkest tair, glossy and what sta called tar —-------■c*-in and every shade of color faded*way while mediately, and during the 1 beautifol, folded simply round her b’«d in not taring forwraw and she fijlt what arrrtinlring eyes were no the splendid prepnrationa f >Ur« 13U, ; thick braiiht, with a more i-«fty, refined, warned tar si»t.-r againspytalding to it, ting, with tBcreiicoa exactness, every point Natalie lived ana moved a spiritual stylc.of beauty *in her feature*, declaring ta-r c.wn osd tar husband's per- of diflcrencc in tar appearance since she nothing gave her pleasure On tta evtning ap Jbmted 1 .'.nd 1 more sweet and earliest expression fi-ct innureitre iriMtar reri^eta. Command stood there la»t. Tta ordeal was soon over; and, pale, rercinony, when ail . tta g . in >« tar dark eyes, *>-u well Hinun midit smic sta eseite •,_uxtt j.kwbs w m i u«i* c.xciu; ns,msuiMn, ns.ms'lafn, a>iu and iKra'gtally tanrgtally tail implicitly Implicitly ' . • .1.^ _____ _____ r___ _____________ . III II wfll w of nf some, az.tzia and grainy d<TOI*rtf,« Lao*‘: frl-ri hc envy tta admiranhall yun ta «.tay«d will wat.4. watch ..ver over care-worn, and ncgioctcd, sho sot as an xmlJcd, and the bridvmah . • tion of others of nf tta the gazers mrero who wl.n turned no *n !1 my tnv unfortunate unfortunate rider iii-rid tad day. nev­ uninterested tpcctnior, gazing on. a recno number, and mustering ar ; inquiringly towards her; "and, above nil J er stall ttay lucet ^pit^fever.shall any in which sho once would bare taken a dis­ highest rank nnd beauty of | well might sta justify the coosckXM air r.f' messages <-r <urn>po.lcii*pairt between tinguished part. But os tta evening wore bility of Ru-wia, were asi 1 undi«guwe<l pleasure with whirii tta prin- J them; cnly I entreat your^nsjcMty, keep on, ata seemed to rally, and the warmth magnificently lightedandd« And tta eagle bndd^ liienc.i. • its* prcjcnted her to tar Imperial mis-1 what has transpired a'secret from tta cm­ and excitement brought a glow brighter —when tlw bridegroom than health to tar ctauk. She tad con­ stood, looking, in spite of 1 l tress. As to Natalie, her manner, shy i pcrer, or we arc all lost. ;* V 'and dignified, expressed in graceful con.: Tta empressmrillfi.d by, tar eaiidvr stantly refused to dunce; and it was hot ta had received at NctaliiA contented, almost I quite kite ■ in tho evening — that ---- - th<-grat>iH^M>-n2 ------ itificotion so ytniiig young 3 a cin girl must and subm’.-sion. juvinw-j promised pithkik ov. r it, until <pn>. trust must ; an«» — - —she — -------—, —and — ------ - -hn Mid liXbsnn.je aLliing lirtt. : have fi It in so ta splendid a acene, and some- j and see tar again. Three ’Ibrce day* days from that that; consented to stand up and take part in a । wore turned towards the j what of bewilderment nt tta crowd and ! time, tin two sbten were da tb-ir way to ; qiiadrillc. Her partner was one of tar । wta-n presently tta tail* b» ‘ ■ ■ - tira. tj,, two sbtewwvre dntk-ir * »y I” ccnfitsion around her. J Italy, •« the ruinor rah, to cultivate to! old admircru, who still loved tar with tta । announce tta approach of !I A. »i.,u __ _ ii.'.umAU the tlu. "utmost tlw _________ gnat musical __ ni'tli.' tak'it 1 *>f tta iri.w.it^ 'same lu> wiirmth lei.l hrnnsAiMl ta bad exprcnsrl vi<nr« 1 m >. ■ years in sn.itbvr ta-1 in instant. another IcanlllS instant, Icsnhig A» ttay retired from making their ol<s.* । <>r’< arm, rhe appeared, . iumce to ttair . Imperial hosts, tta kind yonngcr lady, wbkh tad wi.wommind-' fore. I have said sliu tad already met face to j Never stall 1 forget that । eyes of the empress followed them with cd tar to tar imperial raispio*’* ftvor.— j *omc interest; and she smiled slightly to In itself, this would have excited no sq. ! f.«.«j tta talr-apj>aniit of tta throne. Then ! lose from my memory the ' sec how nuny - aspirants preoed forward prise; but th? downcast looks, ill health, j not the sharpest ntaervatbw coyld tare! ttat marble face and i.t*?r j to solicit the hand of Natalie for the dai.c« tad evident deprrwdnn rf ipiritn vn kw detected, tayuod tta extrcm* palfor, any ' manner. If she liad l«ccu j about to begin. . But ere sta could make which tta grandduke labored, gave rise tn sign of cmutiou or embarrassment. Tta >ta wi«nhl lave looked । a sclcctiwi, tbe Grand-duke Alexander, nuny whispered bbu, that iPtA fi’^n an<l gramhinke tad betaved with tta rn-nrt ‘ there, than utan sta stoo> j tta present cuipcror uf All tta llusriaa, riispe gradually—w|fch;d»d »*«€ c* : princely courtesy,'and sta, *ai her side. I laco and glittering with jev : paired through tta crowd, and k-d her out ripe the eagle ’ul^en-ation of the Cron1 with reserve and respect. But wta slull ■ vacancy. hvari:i£ nothing, . antbority <.fj dt^ctita tar confinoui when Alexander! nothing, rm renng an If. t I troni tta midst of tlic many competitors therefore it was with J fi r tta Grot waltz. Nor were Natalie’s nuBtncr than in hn first dkcuxsiun with took Ms place opposite her in tta dance 1. ttair meaning were alike in | triumphs destined to end tare; tta ernpo- hrt»on,thattaronuiuo<hribiifl^pn>arci lt was ton kt-j to retreat—nil cy> s wrec I ter tta csrvhmnr wan.xax rt'*'- fixed them— —■■••••, anil, above all ,predomtta- rottgratulaticM < i rw If congratulated • ■» him*-; niiio.u wreraiuiaifi the tuo princess prinrrra on for a tour into Gi-rnunv -.niunv, fa ■,1h? -----vX —•P............. — - ujrf.fi ........ —----- ( reived ---------------<1... km w the cinji. ror » gure n-..,. wa« wn. :. and nnd cren the rltr* kt*sof Sri Ml nf tMcm fl'.' cni Lt sist.-rs rare attractions; aud the cm- purpew nf wkx-ting his funob ;; mant, UuI press Muted that,on tlu? Grot occasion,afc Three years fxmwi awey^andtbe start; CMnevntmtcd «-n them abmo. ! many c’-ndolcr.cv* had been j wnold decorate tar with the chifrt and and brilluuit reign <>f Nstata PobmAy • In the figure when ttair tainl* met fi»r; But nature teokc down un i appoint tar maid of honor.. ’ had been almost fo^tun iirib* triumphs. a moment, to the r.*t<ou'«lm«ci»t «*f e very- i composure of the moment, With form M fotr. aad »t-p m kgl.t, AuJ breitt u/Cii-e frvt. gwik? I Never hud a ball see med sn d.-fightf d la,er Bn<l n,nr* C'rtunate J body. . sumWnkc retained Natalie* a j al tar n-.-w tame, burnc nci and never did the nrinccM 'return to tar J rattd-duta AJc.’t»xj..r Lu-t recovered his > hand ]<>nx in bi* gra^p, that ata Ext all old in a state c-f insensibility never aia tne nrrnccss return to ncr , i™',—r; —'-*«wr turn n*—•- •••• ■ ... ..u— -••, ■ - - . than xta «'”ial end spirits, wpTritM, and®. and®Ten ’® . -” l*kr•clCpasv.-xxinn; the roomrecmcd swim ’' inithlug .tame more gratified thin she did on that I hsm ®! health taaltb and *1' ij •vltpoasowiun tta- room wcuwl to awim mithmg more. more.. The The empen emper* mcinr<rablc manrwablcnightnight- and, and, iufietd, iuficcd, it it was was tat but ii liliood libood of ofhis hisapp^Ling appr’*:l.ingtitiw®^ *'t'17 700•• ^nd ,Ptr»d hvr, hvr,tta thu marie musicto tobecome become an an UnE* Un!;*{{ rightly rightly ;; and and tta tta marriage marriage tta commencement of » aeries of con-^ Princess Miry of Darmstadt began to be l>c; tiuct tinct murmur; ther«ddiic<« ttareldiwre of death crept'; duke with tta pretint present empr qncstjr and thia might account for tta ‘ currently repotted. jn fre meantime,; over l*cr limta, m J >ta waa <« tta point j vi-rv diwtly afterward*, ‘The Cxar'a First Lore AMhir. fcir Natalie rcfiulnw many 1-riUumt ami IN**®^ 1,3(1 fintal 11 . • filing, when tbc emperor at»p|u.ri for-! AV ithin a year after tar n ■fwreptiomb'v uTC-re of .-.urriagr. Fes-1 tn —* —t -a - ntOM CM.ixciRf’a JoiaxAL. Heading (of Vol. 1. 4tti edition of th4 Republican Banner published on Thursday. May 22. 1856 �Thursday, April 27. 2000 Page 10 - Tne Hastings Banrer LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Frank Clemens, a single man (original mortgagor) to Northern Mortgage Services, Inc A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 24. 1998 and recorded on January 29 1999 tn Document No 1024478. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign ments to ContAtortgage Corporation Assignee by an assignment which was recorded on May T 1999. Document No 1028980. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN DRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUN DRED FIFTY TWO AND 45/100 dollars 0119.252 45). including interest at 10 490% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute -n such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mart gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastngs Ml at 1 00 p m . on May 11. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land the Southeast 1 /4 of Section 32, Town 4 North Range 9 West Irving Township Barry County. Michigan, as described aa Commencing at the Southeast comer of said Section 32, thence North 870 43 feet to the centertme of Irving Road, thence North 47 degrees 22 30' West 390 25 feet thence North 54 degrees 17' 30' West 1.021 63 feet, thence 79 degrees 18 West 615 feet to pornt of beginning, thence North 79 degrees 18 West 891 feet to the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 32; thence due North 33 58 feet to an iron stake thence continuing due North 14 feet to the edge of Thornappie River, thence Easterly along the shore about 900 feet to an tron stake which lies North 10 degrees 42' East 183 feet from the point of beginning, thence South 10 degrees 42 West 183 Mel to the port of beginning EXCEPTING THEREFROM a parcel located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32 Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southeast cor­ ner of said Section 32. runnng thence due North 870.43 Met to the centerline of Irving road: thence North 47 degrees 22' 30’ West 39025 feet, thence North 54 degrees 1T 30' West 1.021 63 feet: thence North 79 degrees 18 West 1.042 Met; thence North 79 degrees 18 East 464 feet, thence North 00 degrees 16 East 33 58 feet to the piece of begnmng. thence South 79 degrees 18 East 400 feet, thence North to the water s edge of the Thornapple River; thence Westerly along the water s edge of the Thomapple River to a port that « North 00 degrees 16 East of the piece of beginning, thence South 00 degrees 16' West to place of begsvung The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall oe 30 days from the date uf such sale Da»ed March 30. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1302 Trott A Trod. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 Fie #200012929 Tigers (4/27) SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas A Wagner and Banny J Wagner husband and wife (original mortgagers) to VanDyke Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 27. 1999. and recorded on June 10. 1999 in Document #1030961. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to ths Countrywde Home Loans Inc Assignee by an assignment dated June 2. 1999 which was recorded on July 30. 1999. in Document #1033216. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FOUR AND 19/100 dollars ($61,804,19). including interest at 10.100% per annum Under the power of sale contained in sa«d mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wd be foreclosed by a sale of the mon gaged premises. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p m . on May 25. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer; thence East 530 feet along the North Ime of said proper ty. thence South 240 feet on a line parallel with the West line of said property, thence West 530 feet on a line parallel with the North line of said property; thence North 240 feet on ’.he West Ime of said property to the Point of Beginning of the following described property Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Southeast 1/4 of the southwest 1/4 ot Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, and running thence East 16 02 chains Thence North 24.92 chains, thence West 16 02 chains, thence South 24 92 chains to the place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated April 13. 2000 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1306 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie #200013705 Mustangs (5/11) Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 10, 2000 - 7:00 pun. Cafl to order and Pledge to the Flag Forster. Tonkin, Woods. Albert present and 12 citizens present Approved agenda, minutes ot 3/20/00 meeting Received correspondence, committee and treasurer s reports Approved Ordinance No 45 Changes to Zoning Ordinance; purchase of 10 cement ramps for park, bid for excavation al park ramp and top soil and seed for park, trees lor Brush Ridge and Cedar Creek Cemeteries. Lot Spirt for Cranneli at Oak Openings, software for building permits Resolutions 2000-5 and 2000-6 for millage renewal for cemetery, fire, and roads; member­ ship in Mich. Stormwater/Floodplain Assoc ; expenses for various workshops Adjournment at 8 55 p.m. Sylvia W Forster. Cierk Attested toby Patricia Albert. Supervisor (4/27) -tarlaartlas _ Extended 1 Leader In Miles years In a Row! C tVEMAMT TWtSMIT Our largest Pay Increase EVER1 Turn start at 42M6L Plus 6c for all miles over 15.000 tn a montr Students win success at Opportunity Center vices, reported that the district has com­ pleted the creation of Internet web pages for the district and Hastings High School. Those pages are being proofed, and will soon be up and running. The district con­ tinues to work on web pages for the elementaries and middle school, he said. Channel 17, the high school's cable ac­ cess station, is now broadcasting on a daily basis, Harbison said. Some of the pro­ gramming has included interviews with the high school principal, Tim Johnston, the airing of community news, and special fea­ ture programs on the new high school building trades program and the new Barry County animal shelter. Harbison also said the district made available to the public the high school library/media center on the evening of March 16, but few residents took advantage of the From left. Opportunity Center students Josh Lewis. Michelle Sutton and Josh Hall build a solar energy experiment. Instruction at the center includes a lot of hands-on learning. by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Students at the new Opportunity Center run by the Hastings School District are ex­ periencing success academically, are acquir­ ing vocational skills that will help them obtain a job when they graduate, and are meeting attendance requirements, according to Todd Reynolds, Opportunity Center teacher, and Marge Haas, director of alterna­ tive education program < for the district. The Opportunity Center, located in the Hastings Industrial Incubator, was started last fall for students who have been sus­ pended or expelled from (he district Most have been in some trouble with the law. "These students have problems showing up to school and doing their work," Reynolds told Hastings School Board members at their meeting April 18. "The students aren't dumb, but they can't disci­ pline themselves to do their work or stay focused to do the work." At the Opportunity Center, Reynolds said, the three primary goals are to help the students achieve success academically, vo­ cationally, and with attendance. "We want 80 percent attendance or better," he said. Academically, he said, "34 out of 37 grades have been passing" thus far. Voca­ tionally. the students are learning work skills a number of ways, be said. They are helping to assemble parte at some of the gusiilMN loatwi Within the incubator. They art learaffljf^dmputer skills, map reading, drafting add accounting. They have also started a Junior Achievement company called "Desks R Us." where students refur­ bish old school desks and sell them. A to­ tal of 27 desks have been sold so far for $10 apiece. Reynolds said. Seven of the 12 students at the center have also done job shadowing, he said, which involved visiting area businesses and following around employees to learn their duties and find out what job skills are re­ quired for their positions. Haas said the center uses non-traditional teaching methods and a non-traditional classroom setting. "We need to put them in a relaxed, comfortable environment de­ signed to make the students feel as com­ fortable and accepted as possible." she said. "Instead of tables and chairs, maybe there are couches." The students' special needs academically are also taken into account. "We don't make any assumptions about what they LEGAL NOTICE twitr enratirs lease Purchase Program Experienced Drivers 1111-441-4314 Owner Operators i-an-ua-Mii GraduMa Students S1.000 Sign on Bonus for Exp Company Drivers SYNOPSIS OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD APRIL 1,2000 All Board Members present M of ton approved to adopt the Budget A General Appropriation Act for year 2000-01 Approved motion to adopt Salary Schedule for year 2000-01 Renewed contract with LifeCare Ambulance Service June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by Supervisor Barbara Earl Prescription Convenience... Location Drive-thru Internet Close to Your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com know," she said. Students are also taught social skills. Reynolds said students have learned "they can sit in the classroom and not fight with the other kids." They have learned to listen when Reynolds is lecturing. And they have learned not to be disruptive in class, he said. Students have even had a chance to do work in the community, he said. They painted gazebos at Fish Hatchery Park, tore down the batting cages and putt putt golf course near the roller rink in Hastings, and have begun building bluebird houses for the Hastings Riverwalk. They will partici­ pate in building the Riverwalk when that begins, Reynolds said. Board members lauded the program, and Superintendent Carl Schocsscl said that without such a program, "these kids could have been dropouts." Another fairly new program at the dis­ trict has been recognized by the Michigan Education Association and the Michigan Association of School Boards, Schocsscl said. The Hastings High School Freshman Academy, a program designed to help stu­ dents successfully make the transition from junior high to high school, has been in­ cluded in a booklet put out by the MEA called "Showcasing Public School Suecess." The Michigan Association of School Boards will also recognize the program at a ceremony at Thomapple Ke Ilogs Middle School today, April 27, Schocsscl raid. In other action at the April 18 meeting. Steve Harbison, director of operational ser- TIME to opportunity to use the facility. The special open media center night was coordinated by librarian Charmaine Purucker, elementary media specialist Kristen Laubaugh, and adult and community educa­ tion director Sherri Meier. Harbison said the district decided to have such a night be­ cause "we have a lot of facilities we think our community would benefit by using. We would also benefit by having the community in our building." Al the media center, he said, area residents could do ev­ erything from word processing and cruising the Internet to using lettering and laminat­ ing machines to make scrapbooks, etc. Because of low attendance on the evening the center was open, Harbison said, the dis­ trict is now looking at "tying it to ocher activities in the district — maybe having it during open houses, parent/teacher confer­ ences, or PTO meetings." Also at the meeting, Dave Arnold, direc­ tor of educational services, reported that the district has applied for federal grant money being given to schools to help reduce their class size. The district will use the money to hire a first grade teacher, he said. The district is also looking into ways to expand its nursery school program. The school now has a special B4s program for at-risk preschoolers, he said, but there is a need for additional preschool programming. How­ ever, he said, the district has run out of space to house such a program, and is looking into alternative locations. Schocsscl reported that the district is ask­ ing for a grant from the Barry Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Council to fund a peer mediation program at the Turnaround Center, one of the high school's alternative education facilities. The YAC has already funded similar programs at the high school, middle school and Cen­ tral Elementary. continued from page 9 William H. Vanderbilt, head of the New York Central to protest against freight dis­ crimination, which definitely was harmful to small cities. Mr. Vanderbilt was not very sympathetic. He is quoted as having responded. "The public be damned. Rail­ roads are run to pay dividends." This indicated that Vanderbilt and many other railroad operators were not interested in the plight of their customers, but only interested in the dollars they could earn. Another railroad was proposed to run between Lowell and Hastings. This Was to have been a narrow gauge road. In 1874. this road was begun and actually was built from Lowell to Freeport, Irving Township. The first train on this line arrived in Freeport on Nov. 24, 1887. Later full rail­ road lines were laid and the railroad operat­ ed into Freeport until Sept. 12, 1935. Meanwhile south of Freeport, the grading for the line to continue to Hastings was con­ tinued. The men to do this grading were hired with promise of stock in the company for wages, so much for a man and a shovel and more for a man, a team and a piece of equipment. This labor was never paid off. The grading did get done quite a distance toward Hastings, and yet today a trace of this grade can be found in several places between the two places. Along the western side of number six fairway of the Hastings Country Club is one place. The panic of 1873 made it impractical to finish the road on into Hastings. During the 1880s, another railroading movement began. This was known as the Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw Rail- road. It did reach Kalamazoo, but never made it beyond Woodbury. It was hoped that with more railroads, freight rates would become competitive. This really didn't hap­ pen. Fanners in the west were suffering from' a depression in the pnees for their crops. The Grange [Patrons of Husbandry], took up the fight against the railroads in their states. They demanded that the railroads pay more taxes, that they stop penalizing one railroad towns by their discriminating rates. Small businesses joined in the fight. Railroad managers treated this whole movement with contempt. They attempted to justify their discrimination. This dissent led to the formation of the Interstate Commerce Commission. This commission had the authority to establish transportation rates which were to be fair. This act of Congress ended the unjustifi­ able raiiroad discrimination against one railroad towns. Hastings didn't really gain much from this. There was no way that Hastings would receive more favorable rates. The town of Hastings was no longer a one railroad town and the C.K.&S. had diverted some of the freight business to oth­ er towns along this route. It became apparent that if Hastings was to grow as a city and a trade center more industry was needed to draw people to the city. To do this a group of businessmen was formed to attract more industry to the city by offering many incentives. This met with some successes and several failures and Hastings continued to grow. Next week, Hastings in the beginning. Walker & Fluke, p.c. k CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Serving Our Customer Since 1976 John L Walker. CPA Christopher J. Fluke, CPA Katherine K. Sheldon, CPA 525 W. Apple • Hastings, Michigan 49058 Phone 616-945-9452 Pennock Pharmacy Fax 616-945-4890 (616) 948-3136 Riverfront Financial Services, llc Robin Welton, Agent 1005 W. Green St. • Hastings 616-948-9969 Drive-thru Open 7 Days/Walk-in 6 Days �The Hastings Banner JlaJee OdeMa l\l EWS Thursday. April 27. 2000 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES The Lake Odessa Depot Museum will he open Saturday. Apnl 29. with Dr William Lynch, the host The hours are 10 until 2 The exhibit “Faith of Our Fathen** is still on display There arc many available for showing other features A tnp around the building noting all the hanging maps and photos is a history lesson in itself In the next few weeks the Lake Odessa Area Histoneal Society will hold its annual meeting in May and also have the plant sale on May 13 with old fashioned purple and lavender lilacs for sale along with the holly­ hocks which have been sold for five years These are thnfty plants which arc well established The colors range from white to dark red Women’s Festival of Ionia County is tak­ ing place on Saturday. Apnl 29. at the high school on Tuttle Road cast of M-66. This event draw s a few hundred women and girls each year with dozens of classes, many exhibits of items for sale, informational the for health related concerns, booths county genealogy society and c tasty lunch There is a top notch speaker in the after­ noon There is time for four classes. On Grand Opening Day at Tru Value Hardware. Phil Bartlett tends to customer Duane McArthur wti le young Travis Burton is waiting to direct customers to their intended purchase Fncnds of the Library will meet Tuesday next week on May 2 The session will be at the Lake Odessa Community 7:30 p.m Library at this is the annual meeting at which time directors arc elected to replace those whose thrcc-ycar terms expire in 2000 The semi-annual rummage sale at Fel­ lowship Hall will take place on May 5 and 6. An obituary appeared in a Lansing news­ paper for John Daniels of Springport He was 92. He attended a Baptist church at Tompkins Center He had farmed all his working life, including Henrietta Township Odessa Township. Hanover and Horton and Eaton Rapids. In retirement he and wife, Margaret, lived in Alaska and California before returning to Michigan His wife was an employee of Williams Department Store here They had been married 64 7.ars. He is sunned also by daughter in Indio, CA and Yakima, WA, a son in Spnngport While living on a farm on M-66 they attended Sebewa Baptist Church. Recent Lakewood graduates who have attained honor roll sta­ Customer Bob Crockford inspects the merchandise while Phil Bartlett arranges yet another item for the visitors tus at Michigan State University include Jessica McNeil, daughter of Clay and Jan­ ice on Goddard Road; Shannon Frances Shoup and Deana Welch, both of Sunfield Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David A Branch, and Karn S Branch, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to NationsCredrt Financial Services Inc . Mortgagee dated February 23. 1999, and recorded on March 9. 1999 in Document *1026263. Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Credit Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC. Assignee, by an assignment dated December 29. 1999 which was recorded on March 17. 2000. in Document *1042200. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED TWENTY ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE AND 66/100 dollars ($223,376 11). including interest at 11 029% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1 00 p m. on May 18. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The West 270 feet of the North 330 feet of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, together with a parcel of land in the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33 described as beginning at the inter section of the East 1/8 Ime of said Section 33 and the South Ime of Lot 84 of Roy K Cordes Subdivision No 1 as recorded m Liber 4 of Plats on Page 49. thence Nortn 89 degrees 38 mm utes West 0 22 feet along the South line of said Lot 84. to the East Ime of Reynolds Road cut desac. thence South 00 degrees. 13 minutes West 1110 feet along the East lone of said cul-de sac. thence South 89 degrees. 38 mtnules East 0 70 feet to the East 1/8 Ime of sad Section 33; thence North 00 degrees. 04 minutes. 30 seconds East 111.0 feet to the place of beginning, excepting thereform any and all parts of Lots 83 and 84 of said plat lying East of sad East 1/8 Ime of Section 33. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the • edempt ton period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Apnl 6, 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593 1303 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Sute 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200012529 Ravens (5/4) Deanna Strong, daughter of Kenneth and Nancy Strong of Lake Odessa is engaged to Jeffrey Forrester and Midland Deanna is a graduate of Lakewood graduate and a MSU. where she eame 1 both a bachelor’s She is director for and master's degree Romulus Schools 21 st Century Learning Center. He is with Dow Chemical as a con­ sultant after earning both bachelors and master’s degrees al MSU His parents reside in Okemos. The couple plans to be mamed in the MSU Botanical Gardens June 10. Rob Kruisenga. a pharmacy student al Fems State University, sang in a cantata at First United Methodist Church in Big Rapids on Maundy Thursday. His parents were surprised in reading the program to note that one of the high school band stu­ dents accompanying the choir was David Gariock Meantime. David’s father. Bruce, had spotted the familiar Kruisenga name in the program The parents were within wis­ ing distance of each other, but due to the On Palm Sunday the congregation waved branches as youth speakers Curt hemming and Atbie Walker lead the congregation at Central UMC heavy rainfall that evening had no chance visitors Jarno and Judy McDowell of An- for handshake closeness after the service. zona. Angie Campbell and daughters from There is to be a benefit pancake breakfast Beloit. W S and her sister Darcy Scheldt and at the Woodland fire bam on Sunday from 7 new daughter Sadah from Marquette to I to give financial assistance to the fam­ Richaid Winkler reported that while in Florida he and wife Vcrgic enjoyed an with Robert and Patricia Flowenng treo and bushes were making Reed of Holland and with Herbert Shartlc. their spring spectacular appearance Helen evening meal who also had attended school with them in Lake Odessa. (Grant), died wife. Herbert's 16 years ago Beverly Herb had Good Fnday services were held at Cen­ Aaron Freeman has a gor­ tral UMC Apnl 21 Taking part were pastors geous weeping crab tree at the corner of his Charles Shield. Carl Litchfield. Bnan All- Union Bank's branch office bnght. Jerry Polk and Ben R'dder. Ward Dr dental office who the Woodland ily of Rick Johnson, one of the firemen, whose sudden death came on Apnl 21 Richmond on fourth Avenue has a showy tulip tree resided at the home of Pastor Klopfenstein, was serving cate feats. EUB on M-50 has three beautiful azalea bushes church (now Lakewood UMC). dun ng his in the sheltered nook at the front entrance. On Saturday. Apnl 15. there was a live high school years Beds of colorful tulips arc evident in many broadcast of WBCH dunng the grand open­ spots around town ing of the Lawn and Garden Center at True Sunrise services at Lakewood UMC had good attendance the Pastor Ward Pastor Pierce brought the afternoon message Pierce Dave Hess, who has broadcast Lakewood Value There were dozens of spectators as a Charles basketball and t«x»tball games for about representative of Husqvarna demonstrated Shields of Lake Odessa Central had a part three decades, received word last Friday of wood can mg of a log to make a eagle and a head in a roped section of the drive. brought message in the service, which included two members the Thursday death ot Dick Kishpaugh of of the Bell Choir of Central Church. Men of Parchment in an auto acc dent The GR Dunng the lightning storm Apnl 12. the Lakewood served a hearty breakfast in the Press and Detroit Free Press earned stones large pole bam on the Judy Daniels farm on dining hall with scrambled eggs, pancakes on the follow mg day Dick had tw ice been a Bippley Road was destroyed by fire and sausages They appeared to be having speaker at the LOANS meetings In his first structure had been built to house the exca­ vating equipment of her late husband. Larry The fun with their big scrapers making paths in appearance he told a succession of sports the egg mixture on the gnll Meantime, oth­ stones, chiefly of the er men were pouring the pancake batter Even if one was not a sports fan. he would and heated with large doors to accommo­ from big pitchers and others were doing the be amused and entertained by the stones In date the massive machines This is the third flipping a later appearance he spoke on the Titanic major fire the Daniels family has experi­ People were arriving As a result of publicity from that meeting he enced in recent years, all caused by light­ for the 8 30 sen ice at Lakewood while oth­ was later in\ ited to speak on the same topic ers were finishing their breakfast after the at a Nashville father-son banquet, the Ionia ning storms. They had difficulty getting the message early sen ice. Historical Society and more recently at the through central dispatch that this fire was Central and Lakewood alternate hosting this service Ocher snowbirds who have arrived north include the Max Deckers, the Bob Shoe­ Herbert Nagclkirks small world" variety Daniels, and son. David It was insulated Histoncai east of M-66 The dispatcher told whoever Society Gridon Gariock has been in fre­ called that the local fire department was already at the scene of the fire on Bippley banquet of the Barry C ounty The quent contact with Mr Kishpaugh over the Nagelkirks were joined by some of their years, so he was notified by both Hess and However, that was the century old vacant mamed children and families on Sunday Mrs Kishpaugh house on the Larry Bchrenwald farm just makers. the after their return from Mission. Texas. On Saturday. George and Judy Johnson west of Odessa Center This was the long­ time home of the bachelor Stalter brothers Senices at Central UMC included music of Davenport, with son Ben and daughter by the Sonshmer choir, the children's choir, Amelia, left to drive to Baltimore where on The map of IK“5 shows the farm owned while overhead there were three wide pan­ Tuesd.iv \mclia age 12. wa* scheduled to by J Brokaw The Clinton Trail went diago­ els of colorful silk stretching from the bal­ have surgery b\ tin famed pediatric neuro­ nally across the farm To this day there is a cony to the alcove above the choir surgeon. Or Beu t. 'arson at Johns Hopkins Other silk panels graced the pulpit, Hospital In Mai.!• the Johnsons Kid gone lectern, altar and pipes More than 30 lilies by Amtrak lor consultation The surgery is row of trees that were alongside the trail by H E Hcndcrleiter The middle owners with potted to correct a congerrtal abnormality with her were grandparents of Laura Allen, who is at skull Dr < arson was the subject of a book Tendcrcare. and her late sister. Edna Norm- shippers as they left. written in IW| Gentle Hands He per­ Goodemoot family members who attend­ formed separation of Siamese twins who ed Central UMC Sunday were happy to sec were joined at the skull, among other deli­ Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting April 11. 2000 - 7:00 p.m. All Board members nr esent twenty-two guests Minutes approved treasurer s report received Tammy Pennington reported on COA'S activi­ ties Discussed paving Mill Street Approved gravel road program Approved purchase of new copter Approved library millage ballot language Paid outstanding biis Adjourned at 8 20 Bonme Cruttenden Clerk Attested to by Richard C Thomas Supervisor (4/27) On the 18W| plat maps, the farm is owned ocgonn plants, which were handed to wor­ enhanced the setting along Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Nicole L Belson, a single woman (ongtnal mortgagors) to Gehrke Mortgage Corporation A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 31.1997, and recorded on November 5. 1997 r Document No 1003763. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by sad mortgagee to the Standard Federal Bank. Assignee by an assign ment dated October 31. 1997. which was record ed on November 12. 1997. m Document No 1003989. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here of the sum of SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR AND 55/100 dollars ($64,174 55). including interest at 8 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided notice is hereby given that sad mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastmgs. Ml at 1 00 p m . on June 8. 2000 Sad premises art situated in CITY OF HAST INGS Barry County Michigan, and are described as Lot 3 of E W Bliss replat of a part of the South 1/4 of Section 17. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, bemg a replat of the following. Lots 7. 8. 9 and 10 of Block 13 of H.J. Kenfield s Addition to the City of Hastings. Lots 4. 5. 6 and part of 7 ot John Lichty's First Addition to the City of Hastings, and Lots 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. and part of Lots 3 and 10 of Fatrview Addition to the City of Hastmgs. accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 3 of Plats on Page 24 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determ med abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale Dated April 27. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1303 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File *990505840 Ravens (5/25) ington George Call 945-9554 for Banner Subscriptions. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard D McKee, a single man and Tracy J Johnson, single woman (original mortgagors) to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 29 1996 and recorded on November 15 1996 in Liber 678 on Page 315. Barry County Records. Michigan and was assignee by sa>d mortgagee to the Crossland Mortgage Corp Assignee by an assignment dated October 29 1996 which was recorded on November 15. 1996 in Uber 678. on Page 322. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot SEVENTY TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TEN AND 86/100 dollars ($72.410 86). including interest at 8 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some pari of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml at 1 00 p m . on May 11.2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing 11 rods West of the Northeast corner uf the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 3 North Range 7 West thence West 11 rods on the East and West 1/4 Ime, thence South parallel with the North and South 1/4 Ime 22 rods, thence East parallel with the East and West 1/4 Ime 11 rods thence North parallel with the North and South 1/4 Ime 22 rods to the place of begmnmg. including a jomt driveway on the West Boundary thereof The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determmed abandoned in accordar.ce with 1948CL 600 3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale Dated March 30. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 31050 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bmgham Farms. Mi 48025 File *990607416 Tigers (4/27) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions ot a mortgage made by John E Bair and Kathleen J Bair husband and wife (orig­ inal Mortgagors) to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 4,1998. and recorded on July 7. 1998 m Liber document * 1014614. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Citbank NA as Trustee for the benefit of the Certiticateholders of the Chase Funding Mortgage Loan Asset backed Certificates. Series 1998 1 a/k/a Citibank. N A . as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated July 1 1998. which was recorded on November 19. 1998. m Liber docu­ ment *1021074. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 26/100 dollars ($90,513 26), including interest at 10 875% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastmgs. Ml at 100 pm . on May 18, 2000 Sad premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The South 835 feet of the West 275 feet of that part ot the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 which lies North uf the Centerline of Keller Road, except the South 150 feet of the West 75 feet thereof. Section 16. Town 2 North Range 10 West, sub jed to an Easement for Ingress and Egress and utility purposes over the East 66 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated April 6. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. P'xASE CALL 248-593-1301 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bmgham Farms. M! 48025 Fie *200010066 Cougars (5/4) MORTGAGE SALE Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector end we «re attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions cf a mortgage made by JOSE MUNIZ. A SINGLE MAN to NATIONAL CITY BANK COLUMBUS. Mortgagee, dated March 25. 1999. and recorded on March 26. 1999 Inst *1027095 BARRY County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there ts darned to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred three thou­ sand one hundred thirty and 03 100 Dollars ($103.130 03). mdudmg interest at 11 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and approved notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at pubic vendue at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings Ml. at 1 00 p m on May 25. 2000 Said premises are situated m CITY OF DEL­ TON. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as LOT 13 OF BARRETT ACRES. ACCORDING to the plat thereof recorded in liber 4 OF PLATS PAGE 30 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 (a) m whch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Apnl 20 2000 NATIONAL CITY BANK COLUMBUS Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A Trerram & Associates PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 30C Birmingham Ml 48009 6616 (5/11) �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner Thursday. April 27, 2000 Records shattered, medals earned at Hastings Relays Kispaugh's devotion to sports a memory for many There are people planted upon this world who have the knack of becoming cveryones’ friend and knowing the answer to just about every question... especially if it is a question that deals with sports. Dick Kispaugh was certainly one of those gifted people and he will be greatly missed by the many who knew him. Kispaugh was not only intelligent, but genuine. Throughout my career in sports, it appeared Kispaugh followed me wherever 1 traveled, or maybe it was the other way around. A week ago today (Thursday, April 20) Kispaugh was killed in an automobile accident on U.S. 12 in St. Joseph County. He was returning home to Parchment after taking care of business at the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend. Ind. Kispaugh was a member of the advisory staff for the College Football Hall of Fame. When the new inductees were announced Tuesday, it was difficult to glance at the list and not remember Dick Kispaugh. If the Hall of Fame was a perfect hall, a spot for the great sports historian would also be constructed. Sports were a major part of Kispaugh's life and his knowledge about them connected the local historian to many in the business. Often when I was out on assignment, or just attending a game somewhere. Kispaugh would also be on hand to chew the fat and add some interesting tidbits that could fascinate even the most knowledgeable of us media folk. A result of a game, a name of an athlete or coach or a record of a certain team, Dick Kispaugh always had the answer to even the most challenging of sports questions. When 1 attended Western Michigan University and covered the Broncos at such events as the California Bowl (football) in 1988 or the Mid-American Conference basketball championships when they were still staged in Toledo. Kispaugh would be there as well, carefully placing another sports memory deep inside his memory bank, which ran for miles and miles. When I graduated from college and spent time at the Kalamazoo Gazette covering news out of the city of Parchment. I would often run into Kispaugh along the way A fellow WMU graduate. Kispaugh made his home in Parchment and often benefited his community by becoming involved in a variety of school and community projects. Kalamazoo Gazette sports editor Jack Moss refereed to Kispaugh as "the mayor of Parchment." and rightfully so. He also spent time as a sports reporter at publications such as the Gazette and the Battle Creek Enquirer. Kispaugh after being a sports editor for WMU's newspaper, worked as a stringer at the Enquirer before landing a full-time job. The paths that he crossed sort of resemble the ones that I have taken along my sports journey. As a sports writer at the Enquirer, I can remember sitting up in the press box at Post Field, along with Kispaugh. watching Battle Creek Central football games. Central was where Kispaugh graduated from before attending WMU. Kispaugh was the official sports historian for the Michigan High School Athletic Association for more than a half century before recently retiring from that position. If you wanted to know anything about sports. Kispaugh was the person to ask. He could tell you who won the Class B state basketball championship in 1972, who led the team in scoring and how many championships that team has won over the years. It always appeared that Kispaugh knew it all, but he never acted like it Football was one of his favorite sports and he covered it with a passion. Kispaugh was a member of the advisory staff for the College Football Hall of Fame. Whether it was in Albion, in East Lansing, in Kalamazoo or in the "Cereal City." Kispaugh on Saturdays in the fall was often found in the press boxes. His knowledge of the sport could sometimes be found on the pages of the NCAA News. Kispaugh knew more people than any team of football players. Whatever town he was in. people were always happy to see him and spend a little time talking with him. He was truly one of those special people who appears to mean more to this world than any game or any happening. He once served as the sports information director at Kalamazoo College and frequently covered the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (M1AA). Kispaugh cared just as much for the small colleges as he did the larger institutions. But life for Kispaugh was more than just sports. He could also be found hanging out at a local Rotary Club giving a lecture on the Titanic. He recently came to Hastings to do just that and his knowledge inspired many on hand, even those not fondly interested in the Titanic. Kispaugh knew a lot of things and knew a lot of people. He touched many people, athletes, coaches, Rotarians, sports fans, .ion-sports fans, history buffs and journalists alike. His genuine kindness made him one who is certainly irreplaceable and I will miss him greatly. Talk to you soon. Not loo many area athletic events can match the tradition of the Hastings Relays. Saturday marked the 63rd time that the oldest track and field relay event in the entire state was staged at Hastings High School. Saxor. coach Paul Fulmer is well aware of the Relays' history and how it helps to bring people back to Hastings year after year. "We run a good relay; it’s the highlight of the year." Fulmer said. "There are a lot of old-timers that come back just to help out. It's a lol of fun.” Not only was Saturday’s spectacle a lot of fun. but the warm and sunny weather conditions made it ideal for heated competition. Therefore, Hastings Relays' records were shattered and teams battled until the final event to determine who were the very best for both the boys’ and the girls' fields. Grand Ledge scored 84 points to claim first place for the boys in a field of 14 teams. Hastings was third with 37 points and Lakewood ended up 13th with 9 points. Sturgis’ boys won the title in 1999 by scoring 69 points. Grand Ledge's boys won six of 13 events and set meet records in the 4xl600-meter relay (17:43.97). the distance medley relay (10:47.11) and the 3200-mctcr relay (8:14.91). The host Saxons achieved a first in the discus relay with an effort of 252-6. Hastings' pair that achieved that first place were Isaac Solmcs and Phil McKcough. Hastings' shot pul squad of Gabc McCarty and Nick Define combined for an 89-10, good for a strong second place showing. Baltic Creek Lakeview's girls totaled 67 points to beat Grand Ledge by seven and claim its title. Lakewood tallied 20 points and was ninth, while Hastings managed 18 points and tied for 10th. For the purple and white, it was a repeal of their title performance in ’99 when the Lady Spartans tallied 58 points. Lakeview's girls won five of the 13 events and set meet records in the 800meter relay (1:54.61) and the 1600-mctcr relay (4:15.34). Gull Lake's girls also captured a Relays' record with a 22:36.24 in the 4x 1600-meter relay. Hastings' efforts were quite encouraging to the Saxon coach. "1 thought wc ran real well today, we Hastings' Katie Noteboom takes the hand-off from teammate Jamie Howell. (Photo by Perry Hardin) should be in the top five." Fulmer said of the daily Saxon efforts. Medals in each event were awarded to the top six finishers. Six records were broken at the 2000 Hastings Relays, one more than the number broken a season ago "This is what you look for; this is a perfect day," Fulmer said. ’’Even an athlete that isn't a star, can be a part of a relay team and medal," Fulmer said. " A number of individuals gave their lime and efforts to ensuring that the Hastings Relays went down as a success. "We always receive many nice compliments." Fulmer said. "There are a lot of staff people who come here and volunteer their time." Complete results from the Hastings Relays are found below: GIRLS Team Scoring: Battle Creek Lake view 67; Grand Ledge 60. Gull Lake 42; Charlotte 33; Lowell 33; Sturgis 30; Harper Creek 23; Three Rivers 23; Lakewood 20; Eaton Rapids 18; Hastings 18; Hillsdale 16; Greenville 10; St. Joseph 8; Lansing Waverly 2. High Jump Relay: 1. Lowell 10-2; 2. Hastings 10-2; 3. Eaton Rapids 9­ 11.03; 4. Lakeview 9-11.02; 5. Hillsdale 9-11.01; 6. Sturgis 9-11. Shot Put Relay: 1. Grand Ledge 67­ 0; Greenville 63-11.50; 3. Hastings 59­ 0.75; 4. Gull Lake 58.8.25; 5. Harper Creek 57-7; 6. Lakeview 56-4. Discus Relay: 1. Grand Ledge 179­ 9; 2. Lowell 179-3; 3. Gull Lake 178-8; 4. Charlotte 175-4; 5. Hastings 171-11; 6. Three Rivers 171.9. Long Jump Relay: 1. Grand Ledge 29-4.75. 2. Harper Creek 29-2.25; 3. Lakeview 29-0; 4. Lakewood 28-1.75; 5. Lansing Waverly 28-1; 6. Charlotte 28­ 0.25. Pole Vault Relay: 1. Sturgis 21-1; 2. Gull Lake 16-0; 3. Lowell 16-0.02; 4. Grand Ledge 15-0.01; 5. Greenville 15-0; 6. Harper Creek 14-6. RELAYS... continued on page 13 Track team falls short Hastings Middle School's girls track team dropped its first meet of the season April 18 falling to Rockford 63-60. First place points were achieved by Kristen Lydy. Allison Cooney, Nicole Shaw, Lisa Noteboom. Debbie Stevens, Amber Peck, Mandi Becktell and Kristen Second place points were scored by Noteboom. Amanda Keeler. Jen Quada. Lydy and Katie Lawrence. Third place efforts were turned in by Peck. Margo Cooklin, Maeghan Johnston, Jaime Fisher, Becktell and Jamie Shilling. Beckwith Saxon Joe Shaeffer cleared 5-10 at the Hastings Relays. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Seniors come to Rotary... The senior boys from Hastings High School were the special guests at the Hastings Rotary Club's meeting on Monday. The students were introduced to the Rotary members and told them about their future plans. The guest speaker that day was Don Lodmg. the athletic ticket manager for 12 years at Michigan State University. Loding not only discussed the Spartans' recent athletic success*-s, but also challenged the seniors to ask themselves what they would be doing with the rest of their lives? The Hastings Rotary Club began this program in 1984. 2000 Hastings’ Emily Hoke �The Hastmgs Banner - Thursday. April 27 2000 - Page 13 Saxon gridders prepare for camp The Saxon Football Technique Camp is designed to give each individual athlete, an opportunity to learn the basics of the Saxon offense and defense, as well as punting and kicking skills. The camp is a technique camp and is not a conditioning camp. Seven on seven passing, defensive skills and other situations will be covered. Camp dales are Monday. June 12Wednesday. June 14 and is for players in the seventh* 12th grades. Instructions start each day al 9 a.m. and conclude al noon. Athletes arc to meet at the high school field house each day at 9 a.m Drop off and parking is available on the lower practice field and not at the field house. Cost of camp is $35 per player or $60 per family. Checks should be made out to Hastings High School Football Camp and mailed to the high school. Scholarships are available by calling coach Jeff Keller Each athlete should be dressed in workout cloths. Football shoes are also recommended. On hand to give instructions at the camp will be Hastings freshman, junior varsity and vanity coaches as well as current college football players. If you have any questions about the camp, call coach Jeff Keller at 948*9448 or Hastings High School at 948-4409. RELAYS...continued from page 12 4x1600 Meter Relay: I. Gull Lake 22: 36; 2. Hillsdale 23:02; 3. Lakeview 23: 29.06; 4. Grand Ledge 24:17.35; 5. Hastings 24:53.95; 6. Charlotte 25:22.95. Shuttle Hurdle Relay: 1. Sturgis 1:08.91; 2. Eaton Rapids 1:09.76; 3. Gull Lake 1:10.47; 4. Grand Ledge 1:10.83; 5. Lakewood 1:10.84; 6. Lowell 1:13.18. Distance Medley Relay: 1. Lakeview 13:21; 2. Charlotte 13:40.76; 3. Grand Ledge 14:03.48; 4. Lowell 14:11.66; 5. Harper Creek 14:17.22; 6 St. Joseph 14:21.09. 800 Meter Relay: 1. Lakeview 1:48.88; 2. Three Rivers 1:50.81; 3. Lakewood 1:51.95; 4. Charlotte 1:52.04; 5. Grand Ledge 1:52.52; 6. Sturgis 1:54.03. 3200 Meter Relay: 1. Lakeview 10:20.69; 2. Gull Lake 10:24.66; 3. Charlotte 10:26.24; 4. Hillsdale 10:26.73; 5. Grand Ledge 10:35.26; 6. Lowell 10:53.11. 400 Meter Relay: 1. Harper Creek 53.30; 2. Charlotte 53.63; 3. Three River* 53.66; 4. Eaton Rapids 53.93; 5. Hillsdale 54.20; 6. St. Joseph 54.28. 800 Meter Relay: I. Lakeview 1:54.61; 2. Lakewood 1:56.82; 3. Grand Ledge 1:56.89; 4. Sturgis 1:59.10; 5. Lowell 2:00.87; 6. Charlotte 2:02.11. 1600 Meter Relay: I. Lakeview 4:15.34; 2. Three Rivers 4:27.42; 3. St. Joseph 4:29.19; 4. Sturgis 4:30.19; 5. Grand Ledge 4:33.83; 6. Lowell 4:36.60. BOYS Team Scoring: Grand Ledge 84; Three Rivers 62; Hastings 37; Lowell 35; Lansing Waverly 34; Harper Creek 29; St. Joseph 26; Sturgis 20; Gull Lake 19; Charlotte 16; Lake view 13; Greenville 11; Lakewood 9; Eaton Rapids 5. High Jump Relay: I. Harper Creek 11-11; 2. Lakewood 11-8; 3. Lowell II­ 6; 4. Gull Imkc 11-5.02; 5. Three Rivers 11-5.01; 6. Hastings 11-5. Shot Put Relay: 1. Grand Ledge 91­ 0; 2. Hastings 89-10; 3. Lowell 86-1.50; 4 Three Rivers 85-1; 5. Charlotte 81-1; 6. Lansing Waverly 79-2. Discus Relay: I. Hastings 252-6; 2. Three Rivers 251-1.80; 3. Grand Ledge 237-11; 4. Lakeview 230-7; 5. Charlotte 228-2; 6. Lake wood 213-4. Long Jump Relay: 1. Lansing Waverly 40-1.75; 2. Harper Creek 39-3; 3. Threr Rivers 38-6; 4. Hastings 37­ 5.50; 5. Grand Ledge 37-3; 6. Lowell 36­ 4.25. Pole Vault Relay: 1. Three Rivers 23-6; 2. Sturgis 23-0; 3. St. Joseph 22-0; 4. Greenville 20-6. 4x1600 Meter Relay: 1. Grand Ledge 17:43.97; 2. Gull Lake 19:17.07; 3. St. Joseph 19:21..39; 4. Eaton Rapids 19:48.90; 5. Charlotte 19:51.24; 6. Greenville 19:51.74. Shuttle Hurdle Relay: 1. Three Rivers 1:06.61; 2. Sturgis 1:06.91; 3. Grand Ledge 1:08.67; 4. Hastings 1:09.05; 5. Lowell 1:09.08; 6. Lakeview I: 09.80. Distance Medley Relay: 1. Grand Ledge 10:47.11; 2. Charlotte 11:20.10; 3. St. Joseph 11:24.64; 4. Harper Creek I1: 28.63: 5. Lakeview 11.33.28; 6. Brandon Dahn reaches back to receive a hand-off from a Hastings’ teammate. Eaton Rapids 11:41.72. 800 Meter Relav: ?. Grand Ledge 1:34.13; 2. Lowell 1:34.25; 3. Three River* 114 67: 4. Harper Creek 1:34.70; KCC winning on diamond The Kellogg Community College baseball team took two from St. Clair Clair Saturday in Battle Creek. KCC won the first game 5-3 and then rallied for an 8-2 triumph tn the second game. In the first game win. Greg Skiba had three hits and three RBI. Jason Ladd had two hits and a stolen base and Kyle Weesies had a hit and two RBI. The winning pitcher was Jacob Sponsler who went five innings and struck out two. In the second game victory. Dan Jones had a home run that accounted for two RBI. Justin Smith was the winning pitcher, going the dm four, timings, and Jason Moafort note ned the save KCC was back in action Monday, earning a doublchcader split with Lake Michigan College. The Bruins lost the first game 8-7, but prevailed in the nightcap 6-2. Ladd. Skiba and Tim Krugh each had two hits in the first game. Skiba led the club with two RBI. Rod Murray. Skiba and Joey BaroIl each had two hits in the second game win. One of Skiba's hits went for two bases KCC. a team that also includes former Hastings baseball star Andrew Courtright, is now 19-8 overall and 14-6 in the league standings. Notico of Mortgage Forwctooura Sato THB ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OMTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the corxMhons of a mortgage made by Terry L FaRenburg and Vatma P Fatcanburg. husband and uHto (origmal mortgagors) to Glenwood FstanciN 1. lac.. Mortgagee, dated September 7. 1995. and recorded on September 13. 1995 st Uber 640, on Page 145. Barry County Records. Michigan, and rerecorded on June 19. 1996 in Uber 664. Page 182. Barry County Records and was ataignarf by said mortgagee to the First Horizon Home Loans, f/k/a FT Mortgage Companies d/b/w Cart I. Brown Mortgage. Aaaignee by an aswgnment dated September 7. 1965. which was recorded on September 13. 1995. in Ubar 640. on Page 151. Barry County Records, on whch mortgage there is claimed to bo due at tfw date hereof the sum of FORTYFOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN AND 80Z100 debars ($44,767 80). mdud mg interest al 8 500% per annum Under the power of-sale contained n said mongage and tw statute in such case made and provtdod. notice « hereby given that said mort­ gage «• be torectoeed by a safe of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1W p.m.. on June 8. 2000 Sato prqmraes we srtuated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described w Commoncog at the Northeas comer of the South 1/2 of tw Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North. Range 10 West aa a port of beginning, thence West 300 feet; thence South 80 feet thence East 300 feet; thence North 80 feel to the port of begmng The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless detemuned abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shea be 30 days horn the date of such sale Dated Aprs 27. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-563 1309 Tros A Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Tetograph Road. Suae 100 Bingham Farms. M< 48025 Fla 9200015106 Dotohms (5/25) 5. Lansing Waverly 1:35.06; 6. Greenville 1:35.29. 3200 Meter Relay: 1. Grand Ledge 8:14.91; 2. St. Joseph 8:31.62; 3. Gull Lake 8:35.76; 4. Sturgis 8:36.67; 5. Charlotte 8:38.91; 6. Greenville 8:42.43. 400 Meter Relay: Lansing Waverly 44.68; 2. Three Rivers 45.30; 3. Lowell 45.52; 4. Hastings 45.67; 5. Grand Ledge 45.77; 6. Harper Creek 45.93. 800 Meter Relay: 1. Lansing Waverly 1:38.58; 2. Grand Ledge 1:40.17; 3. Lowell 1:40.62; 4. Hastings 1:41.46; 5. Harper Creek 1:41.99; 6. Gull Lake 1:42.02. 1600 Meter Relay: 1. Grand Ledge 3:31.77; 2. Three Rivers 3:35.43; 3. Lakeview 3:37.32; 4. Greenville 3:38.93; 5. Hastings 3:41.79; 6. Lansing Waverly 3:42.20. Saxons in the League... The popular number for Hastings' track teams Monday was apparently 65. aa the boys lost' at home to Forest Hills Central 72-65 and the girls dropped a close 68-65 decision to the Rangers. Taking individual first places for the boys were Isaac Solmes in the discus (126-00). Nick Define in the shot put (47-03) and Adam Schantz in the 200 (22.61). The 800 relay team of Bruce Hastings' Sam Stafford makes the turn and heads toward the finish line. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lakewood's Andrea Koch (Photo by Perry Hardin) Carpenter. Brandon Dahn. Adam Schantz and Sam Stafford crossed the finish line first in 1:35.99 and the 400 relay team of Dave Ockennan, Adam Schantz. Sam Stafford and Brandon Dahn also woo in 45.77. First place achievers for the girls included Susie Hubbard in the discus (94­ 00). Jamie Howell in the pole vault (64)), Niki Noteboom in the high jump (5-0. Katie Noteboom also went 5-0 in the high jump), the 3200 relay team u«’ Karcy Melissa Hodges. Deneil Sherman and Heidi Schroeder (11:15.19). the 800 relay team of Jamie Howell. Katie Noteboom. Brenda Westfall and Niki Noteboom (1:57.47) and the 400 relay team of Tasha Jones. Katie Noteboom. Brenda Westfall and Niki Noteboom (54.82). F Kellogg Community College! Visit our website at ww w.kelioggxc.mLus Job *KMn Theatre Manager Full-time w ith extended hours as necessary Prepare for and leach (17 contact hours per aca­ demic year) theatre related courses, train theatre students in technical theatre, develop theatre course and curriculum offer­ ings. collaborate with departmental staff Io promote the arts, collaborate w uh college staff Io pros ide college community use of the Binda Theatre, provide technical support for col- nance repair of the Binda Thealrc. Jex Hopadminister budgets, direct KCC theater, serve as co-cumcular theatre coordinator. Required MFA in Theatre, minimum 3 jean experience in theatre direction, technical direction and'or set design Preferred 3 scars experience in a multi-cultural and commu­ nits college setting. csidencc of strong communication and organizational skills Salary range S32_568 ■ $40,710 Job <S07n Manager. Earls Childhood Education Program Full-time with extended hours as necessary Teaching and administrative responsibilities Provide leadership and advis­ ing for the ECE program, form utilize an adviuvrs group for ECE; function as liaison with child can ng agencies in the counties of Barrs. Branch and Calhoun, locate, tram mentor qualified faculty. plan for a lab school for child care: continue articulation with four )car institutions, develop, publish, dis­ tribute an information no* wiener monitor library and instruc­ tional resources; instruct select courses, willingness.ability to flex working hours for instruction and to meet student needs. Required Master's Degree in Education or Psycholog), expe­ rience working in academic setting, proven leadership skills in community coordination liaison processes, computer literacy with Microsoft Office 97 and web page development, expert Degree in Education or Psychology with emphasis in Earl) Childhood. CDA credential, leaching experience especial!) at the communit) college level. Salary range $37,131 - $46,414 Excellent fringe benefit package Letter of application addressing qualifications and detailed resume must be received In 4 pm. EOT on 05-05-2000 at Administrative Services Job F___. Kellogg Community College. 450 North Avenue Battle Creek. Ml 49017-3397. Materials may he mailed, taxed <616 962-42«Mb or e-mailed (airmen kellogg.ee mi usi . k AA.EOE A s We Grind Stumps HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE Complete Tree and Stump Removal FREE ESTIMATES - Fully Insured 616-945-4687 •616-721-TREE �P*B* ’« - The Hatting. Banner - Thursday Aprt 27. 2000 Delton track squad runs away in KVA It was all Panthers Delton's boys won all 17 events and won a Kalamazoo Valley Association track meet versus Kalamazoo Hackett Monday in Kalamazoo. Individual winners for the Panthers were Bill Ferris in the shot put (44-4) and discus (133-6), Jeff Erb in the long jump (16-9), Scott Styf in the high jump (5-6). Demk Hammond in the pole vault (10-6), Jamie Collier in the 110 hurdles (17.3), Nick Marshall in the 100 (11.93), Kyle Williams in the 1600 (4:37.2), Regan Dock in the 400 (54.3), Jamie Collier in the 300 (42.1), Kyle Williams in the 800 (2:12.01), Nick Marshall in the 200 (24.1) and Kyle Williams in the 3200 (1104.6). Delton also won relay races with Bill Roberts. Scott Styf, Kyle Williams and Kody Louden in the 3200 (9:14.7). Regan Doele. Josh Austin. Jamie Collier and Nick Manhall in the 800 (1:36.6). Regan Doele. Josh Austin. Chris Pease and Nick Manhall in the 400 (46.8) and Chris Pease. Jamie Collier. John Sackett and Regan Doele in the 1600 (3:48.9). The Panthers after hosting Pennfield on Wednesday will travel to the Otsego Relays this Friday. Berlin to open season The racing gets under way this Saturday at the Berlin Raceway. A triple header race card will kick off the 50th consecutive year at the Berlin oval. Racing will include Late Models. Sportsman cars and Super Stocks. One of the innovations this season will have the Late Model feature race go the 50 laps, honoring the raceway's anniversary year. The main event lineup will be made up of the fastest 28 cars. Saxon tennis team blanked by Chix Hastings was unable to net any victories Monday in an 8-0 O-K White Conference tennis loss to Zeeland at Forest Hills Central Wednesday, the tennis Saxons compete in the Allegan Invitational this Saturday. Rick Wank and Matt Norris lost at No. 4 (6-4,6-0). After playing another league match at home. In singles. Josh Hendershot lost at No. I to Jeff Vandenboot (6-3, 6-0), Trent Smith fell to Dustin Ruch at No. 2 (6-4, 6-2), Jeremy Butler lost to Andy Druschat at No. 3 (6-2, 6-2) and Sean Fortier fell to Steve Heldcr at No. 4 (6-1, 6-1). In doubles, Evan Winkler and Tony Bowne won the first set at No. 1 6-2. but lost the finai two 6-3, 6-2. Casey Storms and John Wilcox lost at No. 2 (6-1, 6-1), Michael Courtright and Mike Nitz fell at No. 3 (6-2, 6-4) and U12 teams wins A goal by Dana Shilling lifted the Thomapple Valley Soccer Club U12 team last week past Kentwood 1-0. In other TVSC contests, the UI9 squad beat Georgetown 1-0 and the U-13 team lost to Middleville 4-0. Sean Fortier BERLIN...cont. on page IS NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSMP, BARRY COUNTY, IflCHWAM, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE toat a proposed Ordnance was received lor Prat reedng by toe Township Board of toe Charter Township of Ruffand at its regular meeting held on March 8, 2000. and said Ordnance wM bo considered tor adopffon at toe Township Board meeting to bo hold on May 10. 2000. commencing at 7 00 o'clock p.m at the Rutland unartsr i ownsnip naa locatea ai i ream homo, nasongs, Michigan. A synopsis ot toe proposed Ordnance appears below Interested persons may examine too tol text ot too ordnance and secure copies ot said Ordnance at too Huaano txwner icwrwxp rias on Monoays ano inureoeye from 900 a.m. to noon and 1 00 p m. to 3:00 p.m. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 78 EFFECTIVE SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION An Ordtoanc* io amend toa Ruffand Charter Township Zoning Ordnance by amending subeecton 3 56 ot Artteto III ot said Ordnance; by amendng subaectton 20.22 (A) of Arttcto XX ot said Ordnance to provide tor a penalty; to pro­ vide tor toe severabMy ot any part of said Ordnance; to estabiioh an effectors dets and to repeal al other ordnances ano parts or ou*iancoo in oorweci norewim Look Around PROTECT YOUR GROUND THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, WCMGAN ORDAINS: SECTION I AMFNOMFM TO ARTICLE M • SUBSECTION U6 QE.JHL.H!Z]X^DQK4JULE.IQWN§.H!P ZOWNQ ORDBtANCE Subaectton 356 LOT LINE FRONT of Arttde IN of too RuOand Charter Township Zoning Ordnance io repealed and a new subsection 3 56 is adapted to reed oa toffows: 3 56 LOT UNE FRONT: A The exterior Uno or right-of-way ot a road on which a lot fronts or abuts. B. Whore a lot has water frontage, toe front bne shaft bo too boundary Uno abat­ ing too water No structure or fence shaft bo aBowod to bo constructed In toe setback area that would restrict toe view ot too occupants of too dwoMngs on too adjacent properties. A Perfect Season Start... Maple Valley High School's boys track team opened its dual, home and league campaign Tuesday with a pair of victories. The Lions beat Morrice 127-33. winning all but two events, and Leslie 85 1/2-69 1/2. Maple Valley looks to improve its dual mark today (Thursday, April 27) in its home meet with Barry County foe Lakewood ard fiope to improve its SMAA record next Tuesday with a home event versus Dansville and Webberville. Here, the Lions' 1600 puts it in full gear during Tuesday's event. (Photo by Perry Hardin) SECTION 8 A Cut Above Lawn Service ' 7475 Hammond Rd. Freeport. Ml 49325 mil tor tos constructton ot too following buldnga. structures 5. Industnai development 6. PUD. 7 r.-VPermitted uses • Commercial and Residential • 616-765-3809 Dana Madolc (BIA) 765-3361 dam & voyager.net Jeff Hause (616) MS-5715 jdhausc® voyagerent CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE land for wtoch site plan review is required under any provision SECTION M • PENALTY County Joft for a term not to exceed ninety (90) days In adefc- detton tor toe purpose ot obtaining an injunction, restraining Noffce is hereby given toat toe Hastings City Council will hold a Joint Qty Council and Hastings Pubic Library Board Special Meeting at 6.00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3.2000. in the City Haft Council Chambers, 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, for toe purpoee ot discussing finance issues concerning too Library project. For additional information pertaining to said wort session, please contact the Qty Oort at 201 East Slate Street. Hastings. Mctwgan 49058. or by caAng 616-945-2468. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and ssrphons 616-945-2468. or TDD cafl relay senrices 1-800-649­ 3777. tvs Ordnance SECTION rv . SEVERABILITY Evwril G. Manehum City Clerk effected thereby SECTION V - EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL cQibrnapple The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens for vacant positions on the Elected Officials Compensation Commission. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office on the 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2000. The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 27, 2000, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. OPEN HOUSE APRIL 30,b, 2-6 p.m. For Sale EARN $9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN stoered at toe hearing Individuals with dMabftittas requiring auxiliary aids or services shcxftd contact toe Rutland Charter ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK Join too nursing assistant dass at Thomapple Manor and make a difference n toe toes of others The dass will be he’d May 17 through June 1 and s not r session on weekends After success­ ful completion ot state testing wage writ increase to $10.65 per hour. To eisure the safety ot our residents and staff, ail applicants are sutjed to cnmnal background checks and drug screens Apply fa' tha opportunity tn person by May 11 at RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Thomapple Manor 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 2700 Nashville Rd. (G1S) 94S-2194 Hastings, Ml 49058 * LEGAL HOTICB Notice of Mortgage Foroctoeure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. “Yon Grow it, wea Mow it” ttffa - if unanor - *- - T - » ' zoning *» ■ -tt - - - - m 1- -4 me Nuoeno lownsntp uratoance is repoaioa and a new subooetton 20.22 (A) is adopted to road as foiows: 20 22 SCLTLAILBEYEt a Dovotopmonts Requiring jhis nan movww. i ns ouaomg inspector or zoning Trent Smith by Owner Wall Lake Area House 9576 Eddy Rd.. Delton. MI 2 0 acres. 3-bedroom bungalow with lots of updates. New roof, bathroom, electrical sen ice. windows and carpet throughout, mam floor laundry mud room. I 1/2-car garage. Excellent starter home with lots of potential. Only $99,900 Call for appointn>ent. 623-8215. or after 6 pm.. 623-2030. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Johnson and Marion Johnson, husband and «*» (original mortgagors) to Home Mortgage Inc., An Arizona Corporation, Mortgagee, dated Sept­ ember 26. 1998. and recorded on October 1. 1999 in Uber 1036021. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to EMC Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated December 15. 1999. which was recorded onApri 7. 2000, in Uber 1042907. Barr, County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of toe sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE AND 82/100 doMars ($115,639 82). including interest at 10.950% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage. Interest rate may change 10/01 and 04/01. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice ® hereby given that said mort­ gage wiB be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 DO prti.. on June 8. 2000 Sato premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Townstep, Barry County. Michigan described as commenc­ ing at the West 1/4 Post of sato Section 10. •hence East 57 Rods for the place of beginning, thence North 06 degrees East to the center of Highway M-37. thence Southeasterly along the center of sato highway to the East - West 1/4 Line of sato Section 10. thence West atang sato ./4 Ine to the place of begmn/ig excepting there­ from beginning at the intersection of the center­ line of Highway M-37 and the East-West 1/4 line of sato Section 10. which lies North 2,369.96 feet and West 3,456.57 feet from the Southeast Comer of said Section 10. thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes West 534 03 feet along the sato 1/4 line, thence South 27 degrees 36 min­ utes East 250 64 feet to the Centertxw of sato Highway M-37. thence South 62 degrees 24 min­ utes East 471 65 feet to the place of beginning The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated Aprd 27. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593 1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fife *990606945 Dolphins (5/25) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 27. 2000 - 'Page 15 Hoop camps available Interested in developing your basketball skills? The Tony Warren Boys and Girls Basketball Campa just might be what you're looking for. BCC will be toe site of four unique basketball camps that should be s value to even the most talented of roundball From June 12-16. BCC will hold camp for boys and girls in grades 4-11. The day camp will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $105 and includes a basketball and a tshirt. Emphasis is on all phases of toe A father-son camp will take place on June 17 from 9 a.m.-noon. It is for boys ages 4-11. Coal is 840 and includes a I- shin. Aa elementary all-star star will be staged on June 19-22 for boys and giria in kindergarten-sixth grade. Times are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The cost is $95 and includes a basketball and a t-shirt. Innovative drill, and contests will be staged The fourth camp is a post and point camp for boys and girls in grades 6-11. Golfers busy during week That camp is scheduled for June 23-24 and will take place from 9 a m.-2 p.m. Cost is $55 and will include instructions on scaling off defenders, post defense and offense, skip passing, game control, guarding the ball and dribbling with the head up. Warren is a former baskc'ball star at Battle Creek Central H.gh School and Farleigh Dickinson University. Currently, Warren is the head men’s coach at Kellogg Community College and the vanity coach for the Battle Creek Central girls team. Burns cards ace at H.C.C. Lenny Burns recently collected the eighth hole-in-one of his golfing career. Bums, who has been golfing for 53 yean, scored his ace on the par four, 161-yard No. 4 hole at the Hastings Country Club. He used his six iron to achieve the feat. Bums was golfing with partners Bob McDonald and Bruce Fuller. Kristie Welton coaxes her putt closer to the third hole cup. Wrestlers host tournaments In preparation for to owa loumamenu. Delton freeatyle wrealkn took part two week, ago m the Caledonia tournament. Here are the local result, from the Bradley Vanoctnn (58) second place. Group I Nathan Perry. (55) fourth place; Patrick Palea (80) third place Caledonia event Group O Christopher Newman (30) first place; Matthew Loveland (50) fourth place; Mark Loveland (50) third place; Steven Ross (60) third place; Brennan Smith (70) third place; Quinn DeBolt (75) second Group III Steven Case (85) third place; David Wolfgang (120) second place. Open Rob Tack (ISO) second place. Tkanday Mind Flual Standing, King Pins 94 1/2; Tbe Red Eye, 73 1/2; OoofH 69; Vbrneys 68. Question Mark, 65 1/2; Just U, 65; Brown and Sons Excav. 62; Hatting, Bowl 57; Goon Squad 56 1/2; Middle Lakers 54; Whok Up 41; Bull Dog II Hodges 185-467; J Rabley 160-454; L. Jackson 177-446; B Sexton 170-433; L. McClelland 162-427; B Anderson 155­ 404; C. Service 157-399; D. Hansen 128­ 356; J. Anderson 199-279; Q,_ Lewis 131 - m: w Brtwm TMMt The Delton Tournaments also included many top finishes for the area athletes. Here are the results from last weekend's Delton events: Group O Christopher Newmen (30) first place; Justin Bower* (37) fourth place; Login Durbin (40) third place; Christian Seybert (43) third place. Group I Nathan Perry (46) third place; Jeff Bissel (43) first place; Patrick Files A home course advantage certainly paid big dividends for the Hastings High School golf team on Tuesday. The Saxon squad carded a solid score of 212 at the Hastings Country Club to easily defeat two O-K White Conference foes. Zeeland finished in second place with a 228 and Northview was third with a 235. Hastings received a 46 from Katie Welton, a 53 from Leah Pumford, a 56 from Heather Drumm, a 57 from Heather Rose, a 59 from Erica Barnum and a 60 from Kristie Welton. Melissa Sncller, of Zeeland, was the events' medalist with a 42. The Chix also received a 55 from Jen Fuentes, a 57 from Sarah Lamer and a 74 from Becky Brown. North vcw received a 57 from Tammy Beck, a 58 from from Dana VandcnBrink. a 59 from Jeanne Gilewski and a 61 from Erin Jones. The week is a busy one for the Saxon golfers. Hastings travels to Lowell for league action today (Thursday, April 27), is at Belding Friday and competes in the Jenison Tournament on Saturday. Racing begins at Kalamazoo Middleville's Larry Dahlke opened his Kalamazoo Speedway season impressively last Saturday, placing fourth in the Super Late Model heat race, finishing the main event Fifth and winding up third in points after the first But there were other local drivers who also began on fire: Bob Holley, of Gun Lake, is 12th in Super Late Model points after a 22nd place finish in last week's feature. Joe Bush, of Hastings, is seventh after taking sixth in the feature and fourth in his heat. Kevin Malosh, also of Middleville, is 34th in Super Late Model points. Malosh was 13th in the last chance race. In the Limited Late Models, Middleville's Brian Bergakkcr is 15thin points after finishing 18th in the ie feature Brad Shellenbarger, of Hastings, leads the area Factory .Stock drivers in points, ■qper IS smpad|frd finished 14lh tsr o Gilkms 151; M Taylor 147; S. Teunessen 136. Men’s Good Garats and Series Hansen 204-544; M. Martin 200-523; T. Peake 180-482; C. Leonard 157-467; C. Heywood 175-463; M. Anderson 153-380; M. Zimmerman 160; S. Fauncc 157; F. Wagner 152; C Mugndge 143. Final Standing, Hamilton Excavating 70.5-57.5; Bennett Industrie, 66.541.5; Hecker Agency 64­ 64; Kent Oil Co 6345; Carlton Center Bulldozing 6246; Railroad Street Mill 58­ 70. 454; E. Vanasse 167-461; S Huver 123­ 356; D. Snyder 207-558; B Scobey 180­ 438; S Dunham 167-451; H Coenen 166; E Ulrich 170-448; T Redman 149-409; S Merrill 199-454; J. Rice 177-487; M. Dull 172-419; L Elliston 242-534. Group II Mark Loveland (50) first place; Matthew Loveland (50) third place; Steven Ross (60) third place; Casey Overbeek (60) second place; Daniel McIntyre <65) second place; Brennon Smith (70) third place; Paul Betcher (70) third place; Quinn DeBolt (75) second place; Billy Bourdo (87) second place; Chris Miller (87) third place. JuMin Jones (95) fourth place; Steven Care (85) second place; David Wolfgang (105) second place. Group IV after a And iby Montgora Lake, is 19th in poit wound p second in Saturday. Gun BERLIN...cont. from page 14 A battle of defending Late Model track champions is expected to be keen during the season. It will include stars such as Randy Sweet of Kalamazoo, Fred Campbell of Battle Creek and Bob Holley of Gun Lake. The track will be open for practice at I p.m., time trials are at 4 p.m. and the first preliminary heat race is set for 7 Cody Seybcrt (130) third place David Overbeek (209) firr place. Juniors Jon Heethuis (151) fourth place; David Overbeek (191 1/2) third place. p.m. Berlin Raceway is located five miles west of Gra?d Ranids on interstate expressway at M&tiie exit 23. Leah Pumford watches her drive sail on NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Piaiintng/Zonmg Commission win conduct a pubhc heanng on May 22. 2000 at 7:30 P.iL in toe Community Room. Court* & Law BuHdmg at 220 W. Court St. Hastings. Michigan The subject of the putAc heanng w« be the consideration of toe following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP CHANGE - A 2-2000 Notice of Mortgage Foroctoouro Salo TMB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - DMnuR ha* bean made in the conations at a mortgage made by Sloven D Vonhuizon and Mildred J. VOnhuUen. Hueband and WHe (original mortgagors) to First Union Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, deted December 31. i»7. and recorded on January 12. 1998 in Document Number 1006226. Berry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by sad mortgage to the Chase Mortgage Company - West, i/k/a Melton Mortgage Company, a Colorado Corporation. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated July 1. 1998. which was recorded on August 11.1999. in Document Number 1033776. Berry County Records, on which mortgage there « darned io be due ai the date hereof the sum of NINETY-EIGHT THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETEEN AND 15/100 dolar* (896,71915). nduckng interest at 7.875% per annum Under toe power of sale contained to said mortgage rd toe statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiO be torectoeed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Berry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml al 1 DO p m., on June 8. 2000 Sard premises are sSuaied m CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 1186 and 1187 ot the City, formerly Wage ot Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redempt on penod shall be 6 monto(») from the date at such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption penod she* be 30 days from the date at such sale Dated: Apnl 27. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 246-593-1306 Trott 6 Trott. PC. Attorney* and Counselor* 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bmgham Farm*. Ml 48025 File *200014529 Mustangs (5/25) Request to rezone property in Sec 25. Hastings Township (see map) Lots 1-46 of the Plat of Sundago Parte and all that land lying between toe Plat of Sundago Parte and the shore ot Thomapple Lake in Sec 25, T3N. R8W Special Spring Headbands & Props1 One-10x13 "Mo-8xl0s Four-5x7s Four-3/ix5s 32Wofets WAL-MART Portrait studio Photographer WW Be Available These 5 Days Only: Thursday, Aaril 27 through Monday, May 1 Hastings (West M-43) FROM AR & NRM TO RL-2 A:: of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing. will be given the opportunity to be heard at toe above mentioned time and place Any written response may be mailed to toe address listed below or faxed to 616­ 948-4820 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance ts available for public inspection at toe Barry County Planning Office 220 W State St. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm (closed between 12 1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday Please call toe Barry County Ptannmg Office at 948-4830 for further information The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for toe hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnnted materials being considered at toe meet­ ing, to individuals with disabilities at toe meeungheanng upon ten (10) days notice to toe County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should con­ tact toe County of Barry by writing or call toe following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 V/ State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 - (616)948-4891 Debbie S. Smith, Barry County Clerk Hurry! One Week Only! �Page 16 - The Hastings Bannei - Thursday, April 27, 2000 It’s Maple Syrup Festival time again! by Shawna Hubbarth Staff Writer The Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival this weekend, April 28, 29 and 30, will celebrate 60 years of syrup producing and promotion. The weekend will kick off Friday at 6:30 p.m. for the talent show competition. Winners will appear on Sunday afternoon. There will be a teen dance at the Opera House from 9 to 11 p.m., a nightly special on amusement rides and the American Legion/Nashville Lions will be serving pan­ cakes with maple syrup from 4 to 8 p.m. Pancakes will he served all day until S:30 p.m. Saturday, while more than a hundred arts and craft booths will fill Maplewood school. The Maple Valley Jazz Band will play from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., with the Ionia Maple Valley Community band following. At 11 a.m. Saturday, the children's pa­ rade will take place. Mary Fisher said this year the theme will be "Sixty Years of Maple Memories — From Mickey Mouse to Pokemon." Queen Carrisa Keasler and alternate Gwen McDougal also will be crowned by 1999 Queen Michelle Jewell. Honored citi­ zens Larry and Karen Haigh will also be presented. The Maple Valley High School Choir takes to the stage at 11:45, followed by the Glen Erin Bagpipe Band, and the Freedom Band. The Thomapple Valley Dulcimers will be onstage at the Opera House from noon to 2 p.m., and the Kai Creek Kickers will follow. The grand parade, many people’s favorite, will follow at 2 p.m. The theme this year is "Marching to the Maple Millenium." Past queens, alternates, and honored citi­ zens arc encouraged to join in the oarade as a tribute to the 60 years the festival has been happening. At 3:15 the Thomapple River Boys take to the stage, and at 4:15 a Puff Dragon Tractor Pul) will take place. Be sure not to miss the fancy footwork of the White Pines Lumberjack Show at 3:30, 5, and 6:30 p.m. The lumberjack show was a hit last year with young and old alike, featuring a team of four professionals who had competed in various state and national level contests. They did chainsaw cutting, ax throwing, cross-cut sawing, pole climbing and wood chopping. They will be bringing in a pool that the fire department will fill with 32,000 gallons of water for them to do the log rolling. Sunday morning starts out with pankakes, and at 11 a.m the Lions Club will be serving up some of their barbecued chicken. Arts and craft booths will con­ tinue to be open until 4 p.m. Church services are held at area churches at 11, and from noon to 1, the Billy Cal­ houn Band will entertain. At 1:30 the arm wrestling tournament will take place, followed by other games such as the egg toss, and performances by the talent show winners. Bomb threat forces students onto buses Hastings High School students had to spend part of the anniversary of the Columbine High School shootings last Thursday sitting on school buses while po- lice and school personnel searched for a bomb. A bomb threat was found in a high school bathroom Thursday morning, and Thinking about running? Seated at the head table here are (from left) Kensinger Jones former Hastings Mavor Mere Lou Gray Hart and Fred Jacobs of J-Ad Graphics, as they talk about the seeskmo local elected posts. The special educational seminar ^SempMo better prepare those thing about running for because it was raining outside, some 19 buses were brought up to an area behind the school so students could be evacuated while a search of the building was made. Students were evacuated some 15 min­ utes before 11 a.m. and were back in class by 11:15, according to Carl Schocsscl, su­ perintendent of schools. Police and school personnel conducted the search. There are suspects in the case, Schocsscl said, and polk? are continuing to investigate. The threat of problems because of the Columbine anniversary led some area schools to take extra precautions. For ex­ ample, Thomapple-Kellogg High School students were not allowed to bring back­ packs to school last Thursday. Schoessel said he sent a letter to school administrators and supervisors the week previous to the Columbine anniversary asking them to be more watchful. Extra pa­ trols of bathrooms, where most of the bomb threats have been made, were under­ taken and exits and entrances were watched more carefully. Schoessel said the bathroom where last Thursday's threat was discovered had been checked just four minutes prior to when the threat was discovered. Schoessel said he hopes no more threats would occur this school year. However, he said, "Every time we get one, 1 hope it's the last." otllce. April 29th! County Surveyor Brian Reynolds SURVEYOR, continued from page 3 about the way it is, so I couldn’t determine that it should be done away with when it seems to be working." Commissioner Rod Goebel, chairman of the county's Personnel/Human Services Committee, proposed eliminating the sur­ veyor's post. Goebel said more than half of the counties in the state do not have an elected county surveyor. Commissioner John Barnett asked Goebel if his proposal was based on a per­ sonality conflict. Goebel responded that it was not. Reynolds has been an outspoken critic of the board's handling of volunteers' propos­ als and efforts to build a new county ani­ mal shelter with partial funding by the county. Goebel explained to the County Board that commissioners may take action by resolution to abolish the office of county surveyor before May 15 of tbe year county officers are elected. Bailey asked Goebel if be wanted to wait until Herrington and Wenger were present or at least until the next meeting, May 9, to vote on the surveyor issue "I regret tbe circumstances that both commissioners (Wenger and Herrington) are absent," Goebel said. "There's no guarantee that someone won't be absent again (at a future meet­ ing)," Commissioner Jeff MacKenzic said Goebel said the statutory duties of a county surveyor are limited to the remonumentalion program "which is currently being partially subbed out (subcontracted) • anyway. "The county surveyor's job, per se, np longer exists," he said, because its useful­ ness over the course of time has eroded. The elected surveyor position was estab­ lished in Michigan's early statehood days when it was the county surveyor's statutory duty, upon petition of a majority of landowners, to establish the lines and cor­ RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN MAIMING A TONING COMMISSION MIKE OF PUHJC NEAMB AM MSTOM •f PMraa iMFMMrm it zmme mmwuke TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PER­ SONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE toat a pubic bearing concerning proposed amendments to toe Rutland Charier Township Zoning Ordinance wtt be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2000, commencing at 7^X) o’clock p.m. at toe Rutland Charier Township Hal. 2441 Heath Road, Hastings. Michigan ot Michigan LOST STREAM MAP Why every fisherman and boater needs this map it i* otimnlrd that 10% of all the fi4»rnnm catch 90% of the fish. odds... smqJy try new fishing waters. Fish where few fisliermrn ever fish. mat known to PsonsyNarxa anglers is the Tost Stream Map * The *S»ream Map til Rmnsykranir wascomptetedr1965aterafertyyear effort by Howard Hgbee. a former Pwr Stan Piotessu Professor Hgtee succeeded e treeing a map of tw lagtest detai rossWe a r.up that shows awry iteanateMa HeparataUngfy plow by tend, dr teuton X 45.00) ; rttes of streams onto a 3 x 5 k«t map ; The m?p wK extremely utol it was tost se.val, jars wtor it mt appeared in print IncredWy toe printer entrusted with toe origmal drawwig and pnrerg ptees. declared bankruetcy. toon carelessly hauled ftgbers 30 years of wort to a MB. The lew remanng dog-eared copies became a prized fisherman’s posses­ sion. Professor Higbee was offered MOO tar one of his last maps And state agoxtes were forced to loop toer copes under lock and key ts told Professor Higbee that reports were rnpossitfe because toe maps were pnnted m non-photographe Uue Then. «i 1991. at toe age of 91. Howard Higbee s dream came rue Computers made < posstete to report toe map Hokfing an updated map. Howard said. 1 newer tooupt to We to see ires day * Then, by comtawig Professor Hqbee’s knowledge with computer tochnotogy-toe STREAM MAP OF MKHKAN was created receives a bill. Reynolds, noted in his let­ ter, that the county is free to contract with any licensed surveyor in the state. "Statute provides for appointment of a licensed surveyor to do certain duties... if you don't have an elected surveyor, then a surveyor will be appointed," Goebel said. "When a position is abolished, any du­ ties that need to be done are deme by an ap­ pointed representative...They are compen­ sated professionally." Reynolds, who was not at this week's County Board meeting, said his comments in the letter may have been taken out of context. He said his argument in the letter was that the county is duty bound as long as the position existed "to pay that posi­ tion properly as was written in state law." Commissioners had two choices, he said, "pay or abolish... status quo was not an option." "The Compensation Commission made a choice to pay in compliance with state law," Reynolds said. Tbe County Compensation Commission granted the surveyor a salary of $6,000 per year two years ago. The previous pay had been $3,600 per year. Reynolds compared the action of elimi­ nating his post to two other "horrific bad decisions" of the past when the board hired "Small Government Consultants," a grant writing/consulting firm in Lansing, and when the board tried to impose what volun­ teers felt was an unrealistic deadline to raise funds for a new animal shelter. "Government is supposed to be contem­ plative, not shoot from the hip," Reynolds said. "This is nothing personal and the dead­ line is coming up," Goebel said after the meeting. "The services are contracted out The work he does is mainly done by con­ tract." PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE toat toe items to be Regardless of which group you fell into... there's a sure way to up your The recatey patteted STREAM ners of individual land parcels. Goebel, during the board meeting, read portions of a 1998 letter Reynolds had written to County Administrator Michael Brown to detail his request that the County Compensation Commission approve an ad­ equate salary and benefits for the surveyor's position. “There are not many entries in the records of the Barry County Surveyor after 1900. The last official entry is dated 1915," Goebel quoted from Reynolds letter, Goebel said Reynolds noted that the county surveyor position was "vacant for 20 years before 1964..." Some mistakenly believe that tbe county surveyor is supposed to survey county lands and real estate purchases free of charge for the county. 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Address SrtOPED bi 4 ST'J®* STGRA3E TUBE . O 'Itism showing where to find oui-ot-the-way trout streams that makes the map such a treasure to the fisherman Joe Gordon TRBUNE-0EM0CRATJohnstown SI Ri: VMS State l । , ( consrooreo inciuoe, in oner, me roeowing. 1. Consideration al too application ot Jon Raymund tor rezoning of property at 1524 Cooley Drive, which is load­ ed across from M-37 & Whitmore intersection. This prop­ erty is described as: RUTLAND CHARTER TWP W 40 33 A OF NW FRL 1/4 SEC 5-3-9. EX THE N 25 ACRES THEREOF ALSO EX E 29 RDS OF THE S 23 RDS OF THE W 1/2 OF W 1/2 OF NW 1/4 SEC 5 This property Is currently zoned ‘AG’ AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT Tbe appfcant seeks rezoning to toe *RV SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT 2. Consideration ot a proposed amendment to Rutland Charier Township Zoning Ordinance No. 48. Amde XIX, section 19 05 (2) (b) TABLE OF PARKING REQVBEMENTS • INSTITUTIONAL The proposed amendment would revise tots section to read: Churches. Temples or House of Worship - Ono (1) lor each three (3) seats, max­ imum seating capacity in the man unit of worship 3. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning & Zoning Commission PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by toe general pubic at the Rutland Charter Township Hall on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and toat copies of toe Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public heanng. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the nght to recommend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make its recommendation to toe Rutland Charter Township Board accordingly, either at or following toe public heanng PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to toe Rutland Charter Township Cleric, toe Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services al toe public hearing to individuals with dtsabrirties. Indhriduais requmng auxtery aids or services should contact toe Township Clerk at the address or tele­ phone number listed below. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part in the discussion on the above proposed amendments Zip /licenses Daniel Paul Molnar, Woodland and Cindy lec Kauffman, Woodland. Kevin James Bluhm, Grand Rapids and April Lynn Van Asscn, Battle Creek. Roger Kent Brumm, Nashville and Kanokwan Yasintu, Nashville. 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County Commissioner Emmet Herring­ ton was absent. Tbe city wanted the county to foot the tout $3,664.54 bill for its election ex­ penses even though the city was forced by state law to hold a primary election for candidates seeking a Third Ward council seat. The county had chosen the city's Aug. 3 election date to ask voters to approve a re­ newal for millage to operate the county­ wide Enhanced-911 emergency telephone and central dispatch system and to freeze the distribution of allocated millage for six years. Compounding the issue is the fact that the county recently agreed to reimburse townships for nearly all their costs to hold the same election. All of the townships used paper ballots for the special election, and none were reimbursed for separate paper ballots for their own township ballot pro­ posals. About Eve townships had additional township-oriented proposals on the past Aug. 3 ballot. "As a government entity, they had to hold an election regardless...," Commis­ sioner Robert Wenger said of the city. Commissioner John Barnett said the county had offered to pay the city's extra costs of the county 'piggy-backing' on the election, but that the city was just inter­ ested in being paid the total costs. "I certainly wouldn't be opposed to pay­ ing for their additional expenses if they can come up with a figure," County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James said. "We didn't pay for the townships’ whole costs (if they had their own proposals on the ballot)** "It (the city's additional expenses) would be so minute," Wenger said. The expense to each township varied ac­ cording to the number of workers each hired and the number of voting precincts. One township': costs were as low as $230. while several others were more than $1,000. County officials said its reimbursement Elissa Letot elected Library Board president Elissa Letot has been elected new presi­ dent of the Freeport Library Board. After serving as president of the board for eight years. Howard Thaler has decided to step down. “Howard will be greatly missed and his years of dedication and service to the Freeport Library are very much appreciat­ ed," said Library Director Joanne Hcsselink. Letot is the mother of three avid readers. Carson. Kyle and Dena. She is also a math teacher in the Hastings Middle School. She served on the Freeport Library Board for four years and said she is excited to step into the presidency. Some of her goals for the library are to keep it growing, to improve community involvement and to pass the library millage in August so that the library funding will be more stable and not so dependent on towi. ship donations. Letot also hopes that the cit­ izens who support the Freeport Library will become more aware of the library services and will come to appreciate all of the opportunities for learning and growth that are available right m our community As she moves up to the presidency. Jack Miner is filling her position on the board. “Jack bongs with him a lot of new ideas and enthusiasm and the board looks for­ ward to his fresh approachsaid Hcsselink. Other members of the Freeport Library was a one-time gesture and in future elec­ tions, the county will abide by the state guidelines it recently adopted. County Clerk Debbie Smith has said state statutes regarding election reimburse­ ment stipulate that townships or any other governmental entity are not reimbursed for any of their costs if they have their own is­ sues on the same ballot in any special elec­ tion. All townships, the county and the Barry Intermediate School District benefited from voter approval of the fixed allocated mil­ lage proposal. Confusion about who would pay for the election arose when some townships be­ lieved the county would be paying the tab because of the county-wide proposals on the ballot. Part of the misunderstanding that has surfaced was caused by some commission­ ers inaccurately stating publicly that the county was going to pay for the election. In other business, this week, the county board: • Met in closed session to discuss the possible purchase of real estate. Afterwards, in open session, the board authorized of using a County Compensation Com­ mission to set the salaries of elected non­ judicial county officials. He asked the board to release to the media this week "all forms of remuneration paid over to elected offi­ cials, including the following data for each commissioner: salary paid last year, total per diem pay for last year, expenses paid, including mileage, actual dollar cost of medical insurance, dental insurance, optical insurance if not included in medical, con­ tribution to retirement system and the pro­ jected cost of medical insurance extended to former county commissioners to cover them from age 60 through 65. "I am sure that when the public and the COCC (County Officers Compensation Commission) have this information, there can be a rational debate on the merits of the issue." The board look no action to release the information. Bailey said Tuesday afternoon that the information would be released if requested by the media. The Banner has not made a request. • Listened to Robert Dwyer of Hastings say that he believes there has been a "great deal of public suspicion" about the process Worker files suit against supervisor J-Ad Graphics News Service Board are Nelly Allcrding. Margaret Nicholson. Bill Dipp and Dcloris Dipp. County Administrator Michael Brown to proceed "as discussed" in closed session. • Heard Prairieville Township Supervisor Lloyd S. Goyings, during public comment time, ask the board to adopt a resolution to support a constitutional amendment to change the way agricultural land is assessed for tax purposes. "The change would require farmland to be assessed according to 'agricultural use* rather than its *highest and best use,'" he said. Michigan's has one of the highest prop­ erty tax systems on farmland in the nation. "I believe that many farmers realize they cannot pass the family farm to the next generation when the incentive to capitalize on appreciated value for development is so great," said Goyings, who noted that he also is a fanner. "With agriculture being the number one income producer in Barry County, why are we not more proactive in retaining its via­ bility for future generations to come?" he asked A former female employee of the Brad­ ford White Corporation of Middleville has filed a lawsuit accusing the company and supervisor Bob Hermenu: of sexual harrassment, according to a document filed in Barry County Circuit Court Tuesday. Former foreperson Renee Reurink claims that she was subjected to unwelcome sex­ ual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexual comments, physical touching and other conduct of a sexual nature by Hermer.itt. according to the complaint. "The unwelcome sexual advances and conduct by (Hermenitt) had the purpose... of substantially interfering with (Reurink's) employment... creating an intimidating, hostile and offensive employment envi­ ronment," the complaint continues. Reurink claims she informed the com­ pany of the allegations and that the com­ pany failed to take steps to remediate the problem and that the alleged harassment and failure to act are violations of the El­ liott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. As a result of the alleged sexual harass­ ment and the company's alleged failure to act, Reurink has sustained injuries "includ­ ing physical pain and suffering, mental an­ guish, fright, shock, embarrassment, humiliation and mortification," count one of her complaint states. In count two of her complaint, Reurink claims that Hermenitt propositioned her on several occasions for sexual favors and physical touching and that when she re­ fused the offers, she was treated differently than other forepersons, which resulted in a tangible job detriment. "Specifically, Bob Hermenitt denied her access to meetings, memorandums and other information necessary to carry out her job as a foreperson," her suit claims. As a result, Reurink claims that she suf­ fered loss of eamings and earning capacity, loss of career opportunities, loss of reputa­ tion and esteem in the community..." In count three of her complaint, Reurink alleges that on Oct. 7, 1999, and continu­ ing until the present, she has been sub­ jected to retaliation by (Hermenitt) because she complained of unlawful acts of discrim­ ination in violation of the ELCRA. "This retaliation involved treating (Reurink) differently than similarly situated employees with regard to the terms, condi­ tions and benefits of their employment." the suit claims. "This retaliation would not have occurred had (Reurink) not engaged in protected activity pursuant to the ELCRA." Reurink claims in count four that Hermenitt made her working conditions so in­ tolerable that she was forced to make an involuntary resignation, that any reason­ able person would have felt compelled to See WORKER, continued page 22 Elissa Letot LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE Robert A Tramain A Associates, P.C. la a MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by CHERYL LYNN HAMMOND to AMERICAN HOME IMPROVEMENT PRODUCTS INC. Mortgagee, dated February 17.1998 and record ad on April 22. 1998. in Uber 670. on page 627. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by sari mortgagee to NORWEST BANK MIN NESOTA. N.A , as co-trustee by an assignment dated Mairh 23. 2000. and recorded on Apnl 17. 2000. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage that® is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of thirty one thousand tow hun­ dred twelve and 62/100 Dollars ($31,412.62). including merest at 12.340% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and approved, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage wM be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m. on June 1. 2000. Said premises are situated m Townshc of Hope. Bany County. Michigan and are described as EXHIBIT A' PARCEL 1. COMMENCING AT THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF SECTION 25. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST THENCE SOUTH 868 71 FEET FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING THE*<CE SOUTH FOR 10 FEET THENCE EST 577 51 FEET THENCE NORTH 218 71 FEET. THENCE WEST 368 8 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 208 71 FEET THENCE WEST 208 71 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PARCEL 2: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 25 TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 40 RODS SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 25 THENCE SOUTH 208 7 FEET. THENCE EAST 208 7 FEET THENCE NORTH 208 7 FEET THENCE WEST 206 7 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 (a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale DATED Apni 27. 2000 NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA N A AS CO­ TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremam t Associates. PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Brrmngham Ml 48009-6616 (5/18) NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED To Dennis 4 Heiene Bussell. 7780 Friend Rd . Portdnd. Ml - Land Contract Seller. Deedholder Alpha 4 Co . rVk/a Equifundmg, P.O. Box 980. 241 E Sagmaw. Ste 201. East Lansing, Ml 48826 - Fee Smpie Holder Ed 4 Stacy Kruger. 159 W Franklin St . Wood­ land. Ml 48897 - Tenants Rosemary Hammett. 157 W. Franklin St., Woodland Ml 48897 - Tenant Richard F. 4 Mane E Bussell. 1115 Senator Rd . Crystal. Ml 48818 - Warranty Deed Grantee Donald Bangel. Local Property Services Divi­ sion. Treasury Building. Lansing. Ml 48922 Grantor President. First National Acceptance Co . 241 E Sagmaw. Ste 500. RO Box 4010. East Lansmg. Ml 48826-4010 - Wnt of Restrtuton Plamtrff Den Williamson. 25655 W Manon Ave, Ingle srie IL 60041 - Tax Lien Holder Mark Schaubei. 25655 W. Manon Ave, Inglesale. IL 80041 - Tax Lwh Holder To The Owner or Owners of Any and All Interests In or Liens Upon the Prooertv Described: Take Notice Sale was lawfully made of the fol­ lowing described property tor unpaid taxes on that property, and that the undersigned has title to the property under tax deed or deeds issued tor the property You are entitled to a reconveyance of this property within 6 months after return of ser­ ve® of this notice, upon payment to the Barry County Treasurer, of all sums paid tor the tax sale purchase, together with 50% m addition, and the fees of the Sheriff tor the service or cost of publi­ cation of this notice The service or publication costs shall be the same as tor personal service of a summons on commencing a civil action, without other additional cost or charge If payment as de­ creed in this notice is not made, the undersigned win institute proceedings for possession of the property A Parcel of land m the NE 1/4 of Sec 21. Town 4N. Range 7W Amount Paid $171.38 Tax For Yaer 1995 Described as commencing 311 feet West 310.5 feet South of NE Comer of Section 21. Town 4 North. Range 7 West thence South 382 5 feet thence East 80 feet thence North 382.5 feet, thence West 80 feet io place of beginning Subject to the North 3 rods for street purposes. Woodland Township. Barry County. Michigan Parcel No 081511012900 Tax Sale Nos 591 Amount necessary to redeem. S257 08 plus the fees of the Sheriff and the cost of publication This parcel is an improved residential parcel' Chris Newhouse. Member Adair Holdings. LLC Place of Business 405 N 115th Street Suite 100. Omaha. NE 68154 Office 1-402-399-9049 ext 102 To« Free 1­ 888-932 3247 Fax 1-402-399-5350 Tf the parcel ts an improved residential parcel, an additional copy of the note® must be provided to the County Treasurer MCLA Section 211 140a (5-11) Bennett Industries donates T-shirts Sue Bennett (center) of Bennett Industries was given a standing ovation last Thursday at an assembly at Star School for her contribution to the school ot Tshirts for the students. Bennett donated T-shirts saying ‘Star School* to all ot the Star Schct: students. Get Your Copies of Area Locations. • Admiral • Back Door Deli • Bosley’s • Hastings Speedy Mart • Felpausch • X-Press • Northview Grocery • Pcnn-Xook Gifts • Plumb’s •R& J’s • Superette • Tom's Market • Thomapple Lake Trading Post • Granny’s General Store • J-Ad Graphics • Taco Bell • G & K Corp. • Middle Lake Grocery & Deli Delton Other Hastings • • • • • • • • • Dowling Comer Store Cloverdale General Store Vermontville Grocery Benfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Orangeville 66 Pine Lake Grocery • • • • • Crystal Flash Lakc-0 Shell Carl’s Market Hamlin's Quik Stop Huhn's • • • • • Little's Country Store Carl's Market Cappon's Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Lake Odessa Nashville • • • • • • Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Slart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch Delton Short Stoji Cedar Creek Grocery • • • • • Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Greg's Get It and Go Pastoor’s Village Grocery • • • • Gun Lake Amoco Wrick's Food Town Sam's Gourmet Foods Cappon's Quick Mart Middleville Gun Like Freeport • L&J’s • Our Village General Store �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 27. 2000 - Page 19 Deficit Substance Abuse Agency budget amended by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A budget amendment which takes the Barry County Substance Abuse Agency out of a deficit position by increasing projected revenues has been approved by the County Board of Commissioners. The amendment doesn't involve the transfer of any county funds into the Sub­ stance Abuse budget, the county's Finance •Committee Chairman Jeff Mackenzie said last week. The budget maneuver was necessary to allow the County Road Commission to sell bonds to borrow up to $950,000 for township road projects this summer. The bonds will be backed by future revenues the Road Commission receives from state taxes. State law doesn't allow municipalities to have any deficit fund balances and that's why the Substance Abuse Agency's budget problem had to be rectified. County Ad­ ministrator Michael Brown told the board. The county's budget amendment for Sub­ stance Abuse, which now reflects expected revenues of $368,452 and projected ex­ penses of $356,249 for 1999-2000, has to be sent to the Michigan Treasury Depart­ ment, indicating that the former deficit has been eliminated so that Treasury officials can approve the county's application for bonds. Brown said. In 1998, Substance Abuse had a deficit of $20,419 and Brown said the red ink has been reduced "considerably" to $ 12.203. Brown said when he became the county's administrator five years ago. the county had eight or more funds that were in deficit sit­ uations. Now, "this is the only one and Substance Abuse is working that down. So hopefully we will get this out of the way and we will not have to deal with this pro­ cess again," Brown said, praising the ef­ forts of the agency's director Brian Shumway. Commissioner Emmet Herrington asked if the county has any controls in place to prevent department heads from entering into deficit spending. Brown responded af­ firmatively. f mnnbto 'CaUpMUwMtatpfssMi spill a Gross revenues from the Register of Deeds office jumped 1/2 of one percent, but revenues transferred to the county general fund from that office dropped two percent in 1999, Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff told the board in her annual report. In 1999, total line item expenditures in the Register of Deeds office totaled $131,317, up 6.4 percent from 1998's $123,416. The revenues transferred to the general fund were $397,077 last year, com­ pared to $405,146 :n 1998. "We are in the process of bringing in more revenues to the Register of Deeds, Burghdoff said. "We do have a new title company that's recently moved into town...They evidently have a very opti­ mistic outlook because they have con­ tracted with us to purchase copies of our documents like the other two titles compa­ nies do. So that will be an increase of $13,000 to $14,000 a year in revenue com­ ing to the Register of Deeds." She also expects $500 to $600 from mortgage companies who purchase copies of current mortgages and addresses. These are the companies who send out letters of­ fering opportunities for mortgage refinanc­ ing. "Some people get real upset about re­ ceiving those letters. Under state statute those records arc public records so I apolo­ gize and 1 get just as many (solicitations) as anybody else, and I throw them in the trash," Burghdoff said. "We cannot refuse to give this information to anyone because it's public record." Another new revenue source is about $200 from a credit reporting agency in Grand Rapids that wants to purchase copies of state and federal lax loans "so they can keep their records more accurate in report­ ing on credit reports." In other business, earlier this month, the board • Modified an existing position in the County Friend of the Court (FOC) and added a new position at the request of FOC Director Mike Keeler. The existing assistant FOC director position, which has the responsibilities of a deputized law enforce- awujkiwii! msdrficd to enforcewiewr a few years back because they didn't have," officer with no administrative responsibili­ Herrington said Brown said the Substance Abuse Agen­ cy's financial woes stem from recent "real dramatic changes" in their funding and bud­ get cuts in the Medicare and Medicaid pro­ grams. "It really made their bottom line light," he said. "They are more on a cash basis than any of us other departmenu are. We've been working closely to reduce that, and they have been accomplishing that “Our departments are very good.” about watching expenditures. Brown said. Some of the financial problems at Sub­ stance Abuse are tied directly to some of the clientele who have been ordered by the court system to go through counseling and other programs, he said, and some of these clients either don't pay or can't pay for their services, but Substance Abuse still has to provide it The prime sources of funding for Sub­ ties. The new position is assistant director Friend of the Court/atiomey referee which will involve eight hours per week in Dis­ trict Court and 32 hours al the FOC office. • Honored Ron Decker with a resolution tributc in honor of his dedicated service and stance Abuse arc liquor taxes and the state Convention and Facilities Tax which is funneied to a Kalamazoo coordinating agency and then apportioned to Barry County, Brown said. No county funds are appropriated. "They have been looking at some addi­ tional revenues. They've been really work­ ing hard to try to figure out how to address the deficit," he said. "They're kind of caught in Catch 22 here," Commissioner Robert Wenger said. "I think some of the other social agen­ cies have this same problem, they can't collect..people don’t have it." Herrington said. HASTINGS 4 County supports National Crime Victims Rights Week Gathered to accept a Barry County Board resolution in support of National Crime Victims Rights Week are (from left) County Commissioner Clare Tripp, chairwoman of the board's upcoming retirement as director of the Family Independence Agency offices in Barry and Eaton counties. He has been a state employee since Oct. 27, 1968 and the resolution praised "his dedication to help­ ing the less fortunate, be they young or old..." and the confidence the slate of Michigan demonstrated in his leadership abilities when he became director in 1989. The tribute also noted that his endre social service career has been spent in the county and that he was named dual director of Eaton and Barry in 1994. • Commended Detective Sgt. Lou Quinn, upon his retirement, for the many contribu­ tions he made to the safety and well being of county citizens. Quinn began his career in 1974 as a trooper with the Michigan State Police. His "leadership qualities and ability to work closely with other law en­ forcement agencies throughout the county has resulted in a teamwork approach to law enforcement," the resolution said. "I like the community, I like the people and it was great working witfi law enforcement The danger of wildfire is very high across most of Michigan and the Department of Natural Resources warns tbe sunny weather and low humidity the state current is experiencing will keep wildfire danger very high for the next several days. "The best time to bum is the first thing in the morning or late in the evening because usually the winds die down then," said Barry County Fire Officer Dave Desjardin Wednesday. Desjardin said the county experienced 2.22 inches of rain last week, not enough to eliminate wild land fire potential. "The last rain we had was on April 21 and we’ve already had a couple of field fires since then." said Desjardin. "Use caution with debris fires and campfires this week," added Ed Hagan, Acting Forest Management Division Chief. "Although most of the stale received extensive rain last week, dead vegetation has dried out and will bum readily." A permit is required before doing any outdoor burning and can be obtained from the Department of Natural Resources or USDA Forest Service in the upper Peninsula and northern lower peninsula while local units of government and fire departments issue burn permits in southern Michigan. a recommendation to the board. • Heard Mickey Cousmo of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving/Barry County Chapter say that "we are very fortunate to have other groups join with us" this year for the 10th annual local observance of Na- Bum permits are issued only for burning leaves, brush or stumps. Burning of other materials is prohibited. During periods of high fire danger, permits may be restricted or not issued at all. "We want to give them a chance to do it if they can," said Desjardin. Those who do bum arc warned to never leave any outdoor lure unattended, even for a minute and to have a garden hose nearby "in case your fire begins to escape." The DNR also cautions citizens to "always be sure your debris fire and/or campfire is completely extinguished before leaving it unattended. Improperly extinguished fires are one of the leading reasons campfires and debris fires escape control." "Be sure to use plenty of water to extinguish your fire," said Hagan. "We everything thoroughly, especially the undersides of unbumed pieces. Stir the ashes to find any remaining hot spots, and we them again with more water. Do not simply bury your fire with soil — in most cases, this will not extinguish the fire." A RETIREMENT INCOME FOR LIFE... AND BIG TAX SAVINGS Our annuities and IRAs offer tax advantages, high interest earnings, and a lifetime retirement income. It's not who you call after retirement, it's who you call BEFORE that makes the difference. Call today! Making Your Future More Predictable BUREAU RMSUtMCE ■ MM■•••« MM-••<*■*. HaMinp. MI 4905R Phone 945-3443 James Alden of Delton attended a twoday campaign workshop April 5-6, spon­ sored by Michigan Farm Bureau, to run for Barry County County Commissioner this fall. The event, termed "How to Win an Elec­ tion," discussed ideas including campaign themes, preparing a campaign budget, working with news media and targeting precincts. "Michigan Farm Bureau sponsors the event each year for Farm Bureau members to assist them in running for office," said Al Almy, director of the Public Policy and Commodity Division at Michigan Farm Bureau. "We feel it is important that they plan thoroughly for their campaign, and WWW Urmburwumsurance-mi com this is one of the first steps in the planning process." Participants heard from Carl DeMatteo, director of political education for the Amer­ ican Fann Bureau Federation, who dis­ cussed campaign issues, finances and struc­ ture, as well as how to identify voters and special interest groups. In addition, state Rep. David Mead (RFrankfort) spoke to the group with effec­ tive campaign suggestions. Each partici­ pant was interviewed on camera and then critiqued with suggestions for improve­ ment. "The workshop gave members running for public office a chance to learn about the proper way to get elected," Airay said. Happiness revisited... Kenneth W. VanderWonde, Ph D. Licensed Psychologist Pine Rest Caledonia Clinic A few weeks ago we looked at what makes people happy. It was noted that more money is not necessarily going to bring us greater happiness. Instead one variable noted by researchers to be related to happiness is when people arc unsclf-consciously absorbed in a mind­ ful challenge. These people find that when they are engrossed in an experience that is worth doing for its own sake they find a great satisfaction, enjoyment and experi­ ence themselves as happiest. Another variable that researchers find to be associated with happiness is having close fnendships which provided social support and a sense of well being. Researchers note that people supported by close relationships with friends, family, fel­ low members of church, work or other sup­ port groups are less vulnerable to ill health. Those who enjoy close relationships cope Michael J. Hall information." said Hagan. Lam N«l. • Requested the county's share of wireless E-911 funds that are available through the Michigan Department of Treasury. The amount is based on a formula and will be about $70,000 the first year. Commis­ sioner Robert Wenger said. State law lim­ its the use of the funds to implement the wireless telephone emergency service order. • Met in closed session for more than an hour to discuss pending litigation and the possible purchase of real estate. When commissioners returned to open session, the voted to authorize the county adminis­ trator to proceed according to the closed session discussion pertaining to pending litigation and property. Alden attends workshop to prepare for campaign 77ir family of "Calling for a burning permit is the best way to get up-to-date fire danger CLC, CHFC tional Crime Victims Rights Week. The Prosecutor’s Office has a victim service person and Victims Services of the County Sheriffs Department. Cousino said the 10th maple tree planted in a public cere­ mony April 15 at Charlton Park stands as a living memorial and "symbol of hope" for victims of all crimes. Commissioners adopted a resolution in support of National Crime Victims Rights Week and noted that one violent crime is committed in America every 21 seconds. Thirty-one million Americans are victims of crime each year, and of those, 8.1 mil­ lion are /ictims of violent crime. "Victims of crime deserve respect, resources, restora­ tion, rehabilitation and justice," the resolu­ tion said. here." Quinn told the board. • Agreed that the Personnel and Human Services Committee should advertise and interview citizen* for the three open posi(ions on the County Compcnsauon Com- Fire danger very high, DNR warns J-Ad Graphics News Service Central Services Committee who presented the resolution; Helen Walsh, Julie DeBoer, County Sheriff Steve DeBoer, Pam Sease, Deb James and Mickey Cousino. We would like to thank everyone for their prayers, cards, contributions and flowers during the loss of our son and brother. A special thanks to Rhupcrt. Durham. Marshall. Gren Funeral Home of Plainwell for the beautiful pre­ sentation of Michael. A special thanks to Reverends Mike Risner. James Hall and Rich Sheldon for the beautiful B ceremony A special thanks to Wai-Man employees and Wal-Mart Pharmacy for their contribution. A special thanks to Judy's Restaurant. Fireside Restaurant. Joe’s Pizza. Upper Crust. Spencer's Restaurant and Sandra’s Retreat. For their food donations, a special thanks to those who bi ought food and helped prepare it. .Also our church and all the members. A special thanks to Michael and Jaime Adams for all their help and thoughtfulness. There were so mans who helped, too main to mention. A verv special thanks to all our famih for all their love and support. You will never know how this touched our hearts... Ray anti Donna Hall Don Hall Stephen Hall John (Cindy) Manhaft A’m Hall Jon (Lon) Straubr Em Heed more effectively with various stressors including death, job loss and illness. Another variable related to happiness is marriage. Research data suggest people are happier when attached than when unat­ tached. Married folks report being happier and more satisfied with life nearly twice as often as never married adults. The data sup­ ports the idea that marital intimacy, com­ mitment and support docs, for most people, reap emotional dividends. Marriage offers the opportunity for additional sources of self-esteem, companionship and the reduc­ tion of loneliness. Finally, surveys suggest that religiously active people report somewhat higher levels of happiness. One possible reason for this seems to be that faith communities provide social support. Another possible reason for the relationship between faith and well being is that many people deprive a sense of purpose and meaning from their faith. So what does all this research tell us? It says that money (assuming people have enough for life^ necessities) provides little clue to someone’s happiness. Rather peo­ ple's happiness is associated with a support network of close relationships, having activities which are engrossing and having a faith which encourages social support, purpose and hope. Need a great gift idea? 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Bloom was convicted last year of violat­ ing the mortgage broker's act after he took money from a Hastings victim as down payment on a property loan without fol­ lowing through with the deal. "His activities from the time he first came to court to the subsequent probation violation - obviously he didn't learn," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "He's :lill swindling people out of their money, which is what brought him here in the first place." She added that the "excuses he gives to lhe court - none of them ever pan out" and that "his previous 90 days in jail have not deterred his behavior, either." Kuzava said with Bloom, "you can never be too sure of what the truth is." Bloom also allegedly caused problems for his current employer a: Express Per­ sonnel when he recently placed an adver­ tisement without permission. "If he's in fear of jail as he says he is, hopefully, a six month sentence will have an affect," Kuzava said. According to defense attorney Frank Hillary, Bloom has appointments scheduled with Pine Rest. "He admitted what he did was wrong and the advertisement was in his name," said Hillary. "He's not in the same field he was before. Mr. Bloom needs time to go to his meetings... to get his psychiatric help." "What I did was wrong," said Bloom. "I’m not making excuses. I've concealed and hid for a very long time. I let these people pressure me. I've tried and I'm sorry this isn't enough. I cannot defend what I did." Bloom said he went to Pine Rest because he was suicidal from the stress in his life. "You've decided to lead a life full of lies and deception." said Fisher. "If you started to tell the truth, you could eliminate a lot of stress in your life. There is a penalty to be paid. I think we've accomplished all we can accomplish on probation." • A Hastings man accused of having sex with a female relative between the ages of 13 and 15 will go to trial May 1.15 and iefc- ual conduct, Richard Mason, 46, could be sentenced to spend a maximum penalty of life in prison. He is charged with two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct and one duct which allegedly occurred between Aug. 1 and Nov. I, 1997, in Rutland Township. • Dale Frederick French, 51. of Hastings pleaded guilty to violating his probation by failing to report to his probation agent on April 4 and April 11. French is serving probation on a previ­ ous conviction of child sexually abusive activity after spending one year in jail on the conviction. He could have been sentenced to 20 years in prison on the original conviction. He could be imprisoned for 20 years and/or pay a $100,000 fine when he is sen­ tenced today in Barry County Circuit Court. • Timothy Leach, 20. of Hastings, was arraigned on charges he violated his proba­ tion by engaging in intimidating and/or as­ saultive behavior toward another man on March 24. Leach did not initially appear for his ar­ raignment but was later escorted into court by police. Leach told Judge James Fisher that he had been on i ts way to court when he was stopped by the Hastings City Police and ar­ rested on the probation violation warrant. He pleaded no contest to the alleged pro­ bation violation and to another alleged vio­ lation of probation in which he was ac­ cused of not paying fines and costs, failing to report to his probation agent and termi­ nating his employment without permission of his probation agent. "I ask that he be remanded to jail based on the assault charge and this newer charge which occurred while he was on bond pend­ ing the first probation violation," said Prosecutor Dale Crowley. Leach asked that he be allowed a bond so he could continue to work at his current job. • "I'm going to deny bond based on the se­ riousness of the offense and the danger to the public." said Fisher. If convicted, Leach could spend a maxi­ mum of 10 years in prison on each count • Troy Parfait. 24, of Wayland, pleaded guilty to violating probation by using co­ caine and by failing to complete substance abuse counseling. He is scheduled to be sentenced on May 4. • Jeffrey Stallings, 23. of Battle Creek was found not guilty of violating probation by consuming alcohol after a probation vi­ olation hearing on the matter. State rep candidate retires from state police Lt. Gary Newell, commander of the Hastings post of the Michigan State Police, is retiring effective Friday, April 29. after 26-1/2 years of service. Newell said he's retiring to devote his time to run­ ning for state representative of the 87th legislative district. Newell announced his candidacy last August for the scat currently held by Rep. Terry Geiger. Geiger cannot run again be­ cause of legislation that limits the number of terms legislators can serve. Newell and his wife, Darlene, arc both natives of Ionia county and will continue to make their home in the Saranac area af­ ter Newell's retirement. Newell began his career in 1973, serving as a trooper at the New Baltimore state po­ lice post. He also served as a trooper for seven years at the Ionia state police post He served as a sergeant at the Erie post, a lieutenant al East Lansing headquarters, and a detective lieutenant in the East Lansing Criminal Investigation Division. Prior to coming to the Hastings post in 1997, he served for three years as post commander in Adrian. During his career Newell received two Lt. Gary Newell awards for Professional Excellence. One was for lhe investigation of lhe beating death of an elderly woman in Macomb County and the other was for solving a breaking and entering of a home in Ionia County that resulted in lhe shutting down of a narcotics trafficking operation. Search held on Columbine anniversary THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A Silent Observer tip that a student had plans to take his father's 9 mm handgun to school and "lake care" of people on a suspected hit list April 20 put Thomapple Kellogg Middle School and High School administrators on the alert. Students who took book bags to school were searched Thursday, the anniversary of the fatal shootings at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo., and Friday, according to various sources. The shootings at Columbine set off scores of hoax bomb threats at Thomapple Kellogg, Hastings and other schools around the country since that day. "April 20 was very uneventful." said Thomapple Kellogg High School Dean Dan Erb. "It was a very smooth running day." No other information on the student suspected of making the alleged hit list was available Wednesday. M , MW wtthwtf®, damages pigsty CARLTON TOWNSHIP - A man accused of pushing his wife during an argument Sunday night was arrested Monday morning by lhe Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said when lhe victim asked Stephen Joseph Kennedy, 36, for the car keys after his arrest because he docs not have a license, he refused to turn them over. As troopers tried to lake the keys from Kennedy, he allegedly became combative inside the police cruiser and began thrashing around, causing damaged to the mobile display terminal, the dashboard and the passenger door. Kennedy, who was being arrested on a misdemeanor count of domestic violence, now faces a felony charge of malicious destruction of police property, along with one count of driving on a suspended license, second offense. No injuries were reported. Woman hurt in Orchard Road crash HOPE TOWNSHIP - A 46-ycar-old Charlotte woman was seriously injured early Tuesday when the Jeep she was driving west on Orchard Road went off lhe road and struck a tree and a ditch near Eddy Road, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan Slate Police. Ann Fay Savey told officers she may have fallen asleep at the wheel and that she does not remember the 8 a.m. accident Savey was wearing a seat belt when the crash occurred and alcohol was not a factor, police said. She was reportedly taken to Borgcss Medical Center with incapacitating injuries, though a hospital spokesperson reported having no record of Savey being admitted. Motorcycle crash leaves one hurt HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - One man suffered serious injuries April 23 when he lost control of the motorcycle he was riding on private property and struck a motor home, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. David Lee Henney, 21, said the throttle stuck, causing him to lose control of the vehicle at about 7 p.m. Henney, who was wearing a helmet when the crash occurred, was taken to Pennock Hospital with incapacitating injuries though hospital spokespersons were not available for comment on his condition Wednesday. No citations were issued. Hastings man hurt in dirt bike crash BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - A 21-ycar-old Cloverdale Road man was seriously hurt April 22 when he lost control of the dirt bike he was riding to jump hills on private property, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. David Harlan Homister was treated at Pennock Hospital, but spokespersons were unavailable Wednesday to comment on his condition. Police said Homister lost control of the bike while jumping and that lhe bike rolled over on top of him. Homister was wearing a helmet and no citations were issued. Man riding ORV hurt after losing control HOPE TOWNSHIP - A Vicksburg man riding an off road vehicle down a hill was thrown from the vehicle after losing control April 22 at about 6:15 p.m., according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. David Jeffrey Hodgemire, 30, was not wearing a helmet when the crash occurred on Harrington Road near Kingsbury Road, said police. He reportedly suffered incapacitating injuries and was taken Pennock Hospital. Hospital spokespersons were unavailable to comment on his condition at press time Wednesday Delton man escapes serious injury BARRY TOWNSHIP - A Delton man escaped serious injury early Saturday when the pickup truck he was driving ran off of Fiona Road near Pleasant Lake Road to the right, overturned and collided with a ditch, according to the Hastings Post of lhe Michigan Slate Police. David Bryan Vale, 42, said he lost control of the truck as he looked down for a second and was changing the radio station. 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Apri 27. 2000 INVASION, continued from page 1 VISIT US on the NET ■ with up to the moment information on residence who had allegedly been caught by Johnson standing inside his State Street residence. According to Nashville Police Chief Garry Barnes, Gutschke followed proper procedure when he called Barnes to the scene. "That’s why we turned it over to the Michigan Stale Polivc,” said Barnes, "be­ cause there was a major conflict of interest. It’s not that he couldn’t or wouldn't make the arrest, its because of the conflict of interest that he followed proper procedure by having me come to the scene." Barnes, who feels the public and the media have "already convicted Terry Johnson,” said he would have no further comment on the matter. But Whitaker said Paxton was the one who asked for another police agency to re­ spond. "The state police were very professional," said Whitaker. Whitaker thinks the suspect entered his home on earlier occasion that morning because the items missing from his house allegedly were located inside Johnson's apartment, he said. "There was a 35 mm camera and a camcorder here, too, and I think he might have been coming back for them." said Whitaker. Johnson reportedly disappeared from the scene before troopers arrived but then re­ turned. Terry Johnson "He had his hands on his face and was stumbling and staggering,” troopers re­ ported. in and r^ked if she was all right and said he was here to protect her. He came in as if he were a cop.” Whitaker said Gutschke told him that be couldn't believe what Whitaker said about what happened "because Terry was a police officer." Johnson, also suffering from the affects of the pepper spray, reportedly told Gutschke he had chased a suspect into the STOCK 17127 STOCK STOW STOCK 0071 STOCK <7381 OLDS ALERO GL COUPE OLDS INTRIGUE GL SEDAN K a war rows r seat, keyuss wiry. alummum WHIRS. 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Whitaker grabbed the suspect and they began to wrestle on the living room floor, police reported. Whitaker said he did not know that the suspect was Terry Johnson at the time. "I don't know him, but I knew he worked for the Nashville Police Depart­ ment before," said Whitaker. "I remember seeing him handing out candy to the kids while riding a bike at Halloween. Whitaker said as he tried to get the pepper spray away from the intruder, the suspect bit his finger, causing it to bleed. Gutschke arrived during the struggle between Whitaker and Johnson, police saidv "He tried to gain control of the subject on the bottom, thinking he was the perpetrator,” police reported. "As he grabbed an arm, he (Gutschke) was hit with a dose of pepper spray. As he (Johnson) turned his head to the side, Gutschke identified him as Terry Johnson." Whitaker said Gutschke and Johnson continued to struggle outside the resi­ dence. 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Johnson, 28, is also the former chief of the Freeport Police Department, resigning from that job and from the Village of Nashville Police Department in January to accept the Eaton County Sheriffs deputy position. Johnson also worked part time in the corrections division at the Barry County Sheriffs Department prior to changing job«. His bond conditions require that Johnson seek and maintain temporary employment, that he not consume alco­ hol, that he have no contact with the victims of the offenses, and that he seek psychological counseling. McNeill said Johnson has no known criminal history. "He has a good, established record and he is aware of the seriousness of the of­ fenses." McNeill said, adding that Johnson has been cooperating with the investigation. "Based on his employment history, he does not pose a risk of flight or a danger to the community." A preliminary hearing on the three original charges was adjourncd Wednesday pending further investigation, Kuzava said < POWER ROOP 72K. RRMHT RED 3800 W8. POWE R SEAT. NON-SMOKER UKE NEW As troopers approached the subject, he 1 reportedly fell to the ground and said to the trooper, "Bryan, what’s going on?" Johnson admitted to being intoxicated and insisted on taking a preliminary breath test, which registered a .14 percent blood alcohol content, police said. After treatment for lhe pepper spray, Johnson allegedly explained to police that he had gone to Gary Fields Comedy House in Battle Creek with two female companions earlier that evening and that the women had dropped him off al home. Johnson then went to sleep on his couch at about 1:30 a.m., woke up to the sound of thunder at around 3 a.m. and saw someone standing in lhe doorway inside the screen door, he told troopers. "He said he got up and ran to the doorway, grabbed a flashlight, put on his shoes and ran after him," troopers reported. Johnson allegedly said he had seen the six-foot tall subject run down Reed Street and as he shined his flashlight to the left and the right, he saw the door to the Whitaker's home open. "He said he saw wet footprints and he entered the home," troopers reported. Paxton and Whitaker, however, told police that Johnson never identified himself as a police officer during tbe struggle or prior to the arrival of police. Johnson was arraigned Thursday afternoon on the three charges and was re­ leased from the Barry County Jail on a $50,000 personal recognizance bond after standing mute to the charges. He was returned to his Nashville home Thursday night by Barry County Sheriff's Deputies "because it was raining and they were going that way anyway," Undenheriff Don Ford said. "It was the humanitarian thing to do since it was raining." Whether a suspect who was not a police officer would have been given a ride home by deputies Ford did not know, he said. "I can't say whether we would or wouldn't," Ford said. According to defense attorney Gordon Shane McNeill, Johnsdn took a vol­ untary, unpaid suspension from the Eaton County Sheriffs Department where he has been employed as a probationary officer for the past three months. Johnson submitted his resignation from the Eaton County Sheriffs Department on Friday, Sheriff Patrick Hutting said. "I think he’s extremely ashamed and embarrassed by this whole incident,” said Hutting, who did not know Johnson well, he said. "We re all very shocked and suqirised. He had worked at two departments before coming here and he came very highly recommended. " Hutting said he suspended Johnson without pay upon learning of the arrest and that had Johnson not tendered his resignation. Hutting would have terminated his employment if he were LEATHER. CO. LOW KES. UKE NEW M B OUT MONTH ALL PAYMENTS FIGURED " ZERO DOWN. ADD TAXES & PLATES ONLY WORKER (Cont. from page 18) resign, and that her resignation was in­ tended and foreseeable consequence of Hermenitt's actions. In count five, she alleges "intentional in­ fliction of emotional distress" and Bradford While "by and through its agents, represen­ tatives and employees acted outrageously" and that the company "caused or should have known that its conduct would cause" Reurink emotional distress. Reurink also claims loss of consortium with her husband and asks for compen­ satory damages and exemplary damages each in excess of $25,000. She is also seeking lost wages, value of fringe benefits, interest, costs, reasonable attorney fees and an order "enjoining De­ fendants, its agents, representatives and employees from further acts of harassment or retaliation..." Hastings attorney Robert J. Longstreet represents the Reurinks. Bradford White Corporation and Her­ menitt have not filed a response to the suiL They will have 21 or 28 days from receipt of the suit, depending on whether it is mailed or personally delivered, to file an answer with the Barry County Clerk s of­ fice. A pretrial hearing will likely be at that time. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-05-04.pdf 55edfbddc9e210297eea8d4a353f9564 PDF Text Text MainStreet has new president Grand slam lifts Panthers See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 10 ----------------------- ________ __ Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 I > E RA n j rtWOO/ili) ANNER F VOLUME 147, NO. 1» News Briefs: The Hatting, Planting Coontium Monday night approved • she ptaa for • nr" Applebee's renauaM between KottSt real CKL’s on West Stele Street. City Manage! Jeff Msnsfield said ptaas call for a 4,144-tquare-foet remtrat with seating for 136 cus­ tomers. Also at Monday nights Ramuag mteting. Kmart officials woo permission to expand its garden fiMtar. Campaign finance issue at 1st Friday THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2000 PRICE SO4 Four HHS seniors finish with straight 4.0s Four of the Top 10 students at Hastings High School received perfect 4.0 grade point averages, meaning they will share valedictorian honors for the Class of 2000. The Top 10 students are listed below. Steven Obreiter, 4.0, is the son of Roy and Yvonne Obreiter of Quimby Road. Obreiter has been captain of the golf team for three years, was named most valuable player on the golf team for three years, was ail-county four years, and all­ conference two years. He served as captain of the Quiz Bowl team this year, was a member of the Science Olympiad last year and this year, served as National Honor Society vice president last year and this year, and was Exchange Club Student of the Month this year. He is a member of the Excel Club and the First Baptist and Cedar Creek youth groups, and attended the Rotary Life Leadership Conference. He plans to attend Tri-Slate University in Indiana to study chemical engineering. His long-range goal is to be successful in life and in his profession. Sam Stafford. 4.0, is the son of Chris and Emily Stafford of Tanner Lake Road. Stafford participated in varsity soccer, wramling and track for four years, was all county four times in soccer, two times in wrestling and three times ir. track, was al! conference two times in soccer and three times in track, and received all-conference honorable mention twice in soccer and once in wrestling. He also served as captain of the soccer, track and wrestling teams. He was a student council member for three years, an aiderman twice, and is senior class president. He is a member of the Key Club, Interact Club and National Honor Ivy Ann Malone See TOP STUDENTS, cont. page 3 Catherine Case The program. budget and overall management of the Michigan Cam* petgn Finance Network are managed 1^ . ■ a g'-* t w oy use ivucmgofi i'rospjci rar kcwcwto Citizenship, a now-profit organization bared ia Finn. The Michigan Frospecfs director is former Suae Rep. Lynn Joadahl. a freqwnt First Friday ageafcar Law Day award to be presented The anrerei ,ireaeMatioa of the Lib- ary Bdl Award win be held at H:4S aza. Friday ia the Barry County Bar Ataocntioa's Im* Day program is the circuit courtroom. This year’s honoree will be John Fthwifcld. former superintendent of the Dairy Intermediate School District. Antosia (Toni) Myers Amy Schiedel Markman. Toothbrush sale is this weekend The Exchange Club of Hastings wiB have its annual toothbrush sale Friday and Saturday. May 5 and 6. at Felpauach. Plumb s, Kmart and WaiMan. Members will be asking for at least SI donations to cover the core of the toothbrush and to create a fund-ramag amount to be used to prevent child abuse ia Barry County. The Exchange Club members will be assisted by members of the Excel Oub and Child Abuse Council News Briefs (appear on page 2J Courtney Sinclair Former cop pleads to reduced charge Guest speaker will be Michigan Supreme Court Justice Stephen (Additional) Marcie Westover Love that hat! The sun shined brightly on the 60th Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Saturday and Sunday - perhaps a little too much for this spectator who found another good use for the Hastings Reminder announcing the festivities on its cover. Festival committee members were pleased with the turnout but said the huge crowd did not set a record. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) by Mary McDonough Staff Writer An Eaton County sheriffs deputy very likely will be sentenced to spend one year in jail in connection with a recent break-in at a Nashville residence. Terrence Johnson, who served as a Nashville police officer and chief of the Freeport police prior to taking a depun s position in January, pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court Monday to breaking and entering a building with intent to commit larceny, a felony, and pleaded guilty to using a dangerous weapon (pepper spray) on a Nashville resident. Johnson could receive a maximum of 10 years in prison for the breaking and entering charge, but as part of the plea agreement the Barry County prosecutor's office will recommend that Johnson be sentenced to one year in jail with no work release allowed. Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post said the dangerous weapon charge is a high court misdemeanor carrying a maximum sentence of two years in jail 4 and/or a $2,000 fine. The plea agreement allows Johnson to serve jail time for both offenses concurrently (at the same time). Johnson was allowed to plead guilty to the two offenses in exchange for the dropping of five other charges against him, including a first degree home invasion charge with a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, two misdemeanor charges of breaking and entering a vehicle to steal property less than $200 with maximum penalties of 93 days in jail and/or $500 in fines, another high court misdemeanor charge of using a self-defense spray device with a maximum penalty of two years in jail and/or a $2,000 fine and a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery carrying a maximum fine of 90 days in jail and/or a $500 fine. Johnson also agreed to cooperate with Michigan State Police in clearing up any other criminal activity he may have been involved in, with the stipulation that he not be charged with any crimes to which he confesses. See COP, continued on page 3 1 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 4 2000 Additional... N€WS j BRKFS: Jass Night concert Is next Tuesday The Hastings jazz bands will have their annud Spring Jazz Night at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9. in the high school lecture hall The concert will include the middle school jazz band, directed by Joan Bosserd-Schrocder. and both high school jazz bands, directed by Joseph LaJoyc. The Hastings jazz band program also will celebrate its 15th anniversary Tuesday night. Therefore, all alumni are invited to bring their instruments and sit in with the combined groups for the finale, which is billed as a "big band jam.** The Jazz Night concert is free and open to the public. Bernard Society will meet May 8 The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 8 at the Delton Kellogg Middle School library in Delton The public is invited to attend. An evening of music with Marylyn and The Second Cisele will be the featured program Issues forum set for May 10 The Southern Berry County Forum Committee n pfenning an tunes fo­ rum Wednesday evening. May 10. for candidates and anyone e Ise interested in the August primary election. The forum committee, a non-parti­ san committee of concerned citizens of southern Barry County, was formed to promote taro public forama. The ob­ jective of the first one. on iatuec. will be to provide an opportunity for citi­ zens to formalize the ideas and issues they feel are important to thar south­ ern Bwry County commuirtty^hiis fo­ rum will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Delton-Kellogg High School cafeteria May 10. A second forum for the candidates mH allow Barry County Commission candidates to respond to the issues of the fast forum, before the public. This second forum will be held on June 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 pjn. in the Delton- Kellogg High School auditorium Dave Kirby of Peopleworks Inc. will act as facilitator for both sessions. Attendees will work through a consen­ sus building process to identity key is­ sues and stem of concern. Mother’s Day quilt show set A Mother's Day quilt show is planned for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. May 14, at Chariton Parte. Quilts will be on display in the turn-of-the-ceutury village church. Chariton Park volunteers will serve tea and cookies in the Bristol Inn.The Michigan Soldiers* Aid Society, a Civil War re-enactment group, will be featured at the Town Hall, telling sto­ ries about quills and the Undergrond Railroad. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 Ehlers to visit Hastings May 13 Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers will have a "town meeting from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday. May 13, at the Hastings Fire Station, 110 B. Mill St. Ehlers makes an appearance in Hast­ ings every spring to talk with con­ stituents about issues and concerns fac­ ing the district and the nation. Ehlers, a Republican, has served in Congress since 1994, after he won a special election to succeed the late Paul Henry. The Third Congressional District in­ cludes the city of Hastings and the townships of Irving, Carlton, Wood­ land. Rutland, Hastings, Castleton and two-thirds of Hope Township. The public is welcome to attend. Blood drive set in Delton A Red Cross blood drives has been scheduled fori to 7 p.m. Monday, May 8, at the St. Ambrose Church in Del­ ton. There continues to be a shortage of blood supplies, so the need is great. Anyone who is nt least 17 years of age, weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to contribute. Legislative Coffee set The next Lcgulative Coffee program will be held at 8 im Monday. May 8, al the County Seat Restaurant in Hast­ ings. Scheduled to appear are State Sena­ tor Joanne Emmons; State Representa­ tive Terry Geiger; Rick Truer, repre­ senting Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers, and Greg Moore, repre­ senting Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns con­ stituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken al the end of the session to give legislators feed­ back on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Barry County Cham­ ber of Commerce. ‘Heart’ dinner, w auction tonight | The second annual "Celebration of the Heart” dinner and auction will be held tonight (Thursday, May 4) at the Hastings Country Club. The social hour starts at 6 p.m., fol­ lowed by the dinner, speaker and auc­ tion. All proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. Dr. Kay Ann Kline, a researcher front Grand Valley State University wbo receives a research grant from the American Heart Association, will be talking about what can be expected front research in th. future. Area restaurants are donating the food that will be served during the din­ ner. Those who attend are expected to have fun bidding on a variety of do­ nated auction items. Tickets for the event are available from event co-chair Eric Dreisbach at Dreisbach Moton in Hastings or from event co-chair Tom Mohler at the Barry Intermediate School District or from Al Jarvis at McDonald's Restau­ rant in Hastings. Some sponsorship opportunities are also available. Individual tickets are a $50 donation per person. The first local AHA dinnerfeuction was held last year and successfully raised more than $12,000. for cnildnea ages 5 to 12. For more information, call 945­ 3775. National Day of Prayer set A community-wide. r. mdenomination&l National Day of Prayer service wil’ be held at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, May 4) at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. The annual observance in Hastings win be at the county courthouse today from noon to 1 p.m. In Middleville, it will be held today at the village of­ fices. starting at 12:15 p.m. Many area churches will be partici­ pating in the program of prayer and music, and any who wish to come are invited to attend This will be the first National Day of Prayer of the new century, noted Vicki Davis, co-chairwoman with Wilma Kyle of the Delton program. "The theme is Pray 2K — Ameri­ ca's Hope for the New Millennium,” Davis said. After the program in Delton, there will be a time of fellowship and re­ freshments. served by the United Methodist Women, who sponsor the event ‘Golden Deeds’ nominees sought The Exchange Club of Hastings again is seeking nominations for the Book of Golden Deeds Award. This is an exclusive Exchange Club program that honors members of the community who serve their fellow cit­ izens, said committee chairwoman Nancy Bradley The award will be presented at the Mayor’s Exchange 1 uncheon Thurs­ day. May 25. at the Hastings Country Club The Book of Golden Deeds recipient also lus historically been honored with being the grand marshal of the Hast­ ings Summerfest parade. Most recent previous recipients have included Rus Sarver. Patty Engle, Dave Storms and Ardie Baum To nominate someone for the award, pick up a nomination form at the Hastings Public Library, which is open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Completed forms can be returned to the library by May 1. MainStreet Savings Bank announces new president MainStreet Savings Bank has announced the appointment of David L. Hatfield as its new president and chief executive officer. Hatfield has been serving as the presi­ dent and chief executive officer of Key­ stone Community Bank in Kalamazoo. He began his banking career in 1972 with Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan Associa­ tion of Kalamazoo, where he held various management positions before being named chairman, president and chief executive officer in 1981 Hatfield holds a master^ degree in busi­ ness administration with majors in finance and marketing, from the University of Michigan and a bachelor of business administration degree from the University of Notre Dame. Dun ng his professional career, he has served on numerous committees of both state and national trade associations besides having served as chairman of the Michigan League of Savings Institutions. He has also served in advisory capacities to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and the Feder­ al Deposit Insurance Corporation and as director and vice-chairman of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis. Jim Toburcn, chairman of the bank's board of director* said. “Dave Hatfield brings a wealth of experience and banking to MainStreet Savings Bank. Dave’s knowl­ edge of mortgage lending in particular will assure that MainStreet continues providing our customers the excellent service they are accustomed to. The board of directors, offi- •o join MainStreet.” Hatfield said. “It is an outstanding organization, in a wonderful community, with a board and staff commit­ ted to providing excellent service and a broad array of financial products and ser­ vice to its customers ” Hatfield has served in a number of vol­ unteer capacities in Kalamazoo. He cur­ rently is chairman of the board of the Kala­ mazoo Foundation, M-TEC at Kalamazoo Valley Community College and the Kala­ mazoo County Housing i^rtnership. He is a member of the board of directors of South­ west Michigan First, Regional Edge, Down­ town Tomorrow Incorporated and the Kala­ mazoo Aviation History Museum. He said he looks forward to shifting his involve­ ment and expertise to organizations within Barry County. David Hatfield ccrs and employees at MainStreet arc very pleased to have Da.e join our team." He added, “I encourage everyone in our Hastings community to stop in and meet him.” “I am very excited about the opportunity Supervisor’s post open in Hastings Township Richard Thomas, longtime supervisor of Hastings Charter Township, will not be running for re-election in the August pri­ mary. Thomas, a Democrat, will step down af­ ter 24 years of service. He first became su pervisor in 1977. No one as yet has filed for the supervi­ sor's position, according to Township Clerk Bonnie Cruttenden. Candidates have until 4 p.m. luesday. May 16, to file. Nominating petitions must contain be­ tween three and 10 signatures of registered voters in the township. AH of the Hastings Township Board of- fleers and trustees face re-election this year. Cruttenden said all other incumbents have already filed nominating petitions. No can­ didates to challenge for their positions have filed thus far. The supervisor's position is part-time. However. Thomas also serves as the town­ ship's assessor, and whomever is elected has the option of taking training to per­ form the assessor's duties, as well as serve as supervisor. Cruttenden said. If the new supervisor does not want to act as assessor, she said, the township will have to hire one. “Dave Hatfield firings a wealth of experience and banking to MainStreet Savings Bank. Dave's knowledge of mortgage lending in particular will assure that MainStreet continues providing our customers the excellent service they are accustomed to." -jimToburen Hatfield previously has served as chair­ man or president of the Kalamazoo County Chamber of Commerce, the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation, the Business Development Bureau, Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services, Family and Children Services of Greater Kalama­ zoo. and the Rotary Club of Kalamazoo. He has also served as vice-chairman of the CEO Council, campaign chairman and board member of the Greater Kalamazoo United Way and as a member of the board of directors of Bronson Healthcare Group. Hatfield is married and has two teenage daughters.In addition to his community activities, he enjoys family activities and an occasional round of golf. MainStreet Savings Bank currently has four offices, including its corporate office in Hastings and branch offices in Lake Odessa. Charlotte, and Hastings. The bank has been providing full-service community banking since 1924. Rutland, Hastings to settle lawsuit by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer After a closed session Monday night, the Rutland Charter Township Board voted to pursue settlement negotiations with the City of Hastings for sewer and water exten­ sion to the township. Rutland Township Supervisor Robert Edwards was unavailable for comment on the matter Wednesday and Clerk Robin McKenna declined to comment on the new development in the township's lawsuit against the city to provide the services. Rutland Township sued the city of Hast­ ings July 7. 1998, to force city compliance with a 1992 was’ewaler service agreement, which states that the city would provide no more than 100,000 gallons of wastewater treatment per day. Probate Judge Richard Shaw mediated with both parties and with Hastings Town­ ship officials early in 1998 to reach a tenta­ tive plan seemingly agreeable to all sides. That plan would have allowed the city to extend water and sewer services to residen­ tial, school and governmental customers for double the service rates charged to city residents. The services would have been provided to commercial and industrial customers for the same rales, plus a fee equal to four mills. But that plan dissolved when the Hast­ ings City Council unanimously rejected the agreement on March 9, 1998. The two parties have been at odds over extension of water and sewer for a long time. Things came to a head in 1997 when Wal-Mart announced plans to build a retail store al the corner of M37/M-43 and Heath Road in the township and asked for water and sewer services, but was rebuffed be­ cause the city said the Wal-Mart location was not part of a specified service district agreed to in the 1992 contract. After efforts to resolve the matter, Rut­ land filed the lawsuit claiming that the city is operating a municipal water system in Rutland without a franchise from the town­ ship. Il seeks permanent injunction against the city's current utility extension policy and declamatory judgment in favor of the township. But the city, in its countersuit, denies any obligation to provide the utilities, ex­ cept what was agreed to in 1992, and ar­ gues that any damages that have occurred to the township "are a result of the plaintiff's own actions.” Furthermore, the city contends that "the plaintiff (Rutland) is chargeable with im­ proper conduct with respect to the same transaction involved in this litigation." The city claims that it has provided water service to certain buildings in Rutland Township for more than 20 years and sewer service since 1987, all with the permission City attorney Stephanie Fekkes has said that "....the wastewater service agreement entered into on Sept.. 9, 1992, between the parties expressly states that wastewatei treatment service shall not be extended without the consent of (the city.)" She also contended that extension of the current service area could cause the daily sewage flow to exceed 100,000 gallons per day. the limit the township agreed to »ix years ago. She said: "(The township) is attempting to force (the city) to extend services beyond an agreed upon service area which could ex­ ceed the projected flow rate in violation of the contract between the parties." After both parties failed to reach a set­ tlement, a session involving three impar­ tial mediators was scheduled to take place last March, but was put on hold when one of the mediators had heart surgery. Mediation was again scheduled for this spring, a process that is now apparently again on hold in light of Monday's motion. And, according to an April 16 letter to Fekkes from Rutland attorney James Porter, Porter and Edwards were scheduled to meet with Fekkes and City Attorney Jeff Mansfield to discuss the litigation on April 25. As a result of the May 1 vote, settlement negotiations with the city will be handled by Porter. and assistance of the township. Rutland may seek 1.6 mills for library The Rutland Charter Township Board Monday night directed attorney James Porter to pursue ballot language that would provide 1.6 mills to the Hastings Public Library in exchange for services. Porter had rcc immended that the proposi­ tion appeal un the August primary ballot as two separate millage questions because the township already levies .3 mill for li­ brary services. In order to meet its contraciual agreement with the library, the city of Hastings and Hastings Township to set aside 1.6 mills, the township would need to pass a new levy of 1.3 mills. The 1.3 mills, combined with the .3 re­ newal. would meet the terms of the agree­ ment if both arc passed by voters. According to Edwards, the current levy expires in 2002 and the new levy would expire in 2009. The board discussed asking voters to pay both levies until 2009. "We thought the clearest thing to do un­ der the statute is for the board to request the renewal in advance, before it expires, so people understand it’s clearly a renewal and it will last from 2002 to 2009," said Porter. If one or both of the two proposed ballot proposals were to fail, the library would close the door on library services to Rutland residents, said library chairman John Fehscnfeld. "Of the current library usage. 25 percent comes from the township of Rutland." said Fehscnfeld. "and Rutland is putting in onesixth of what the city is. It will take 1.6 mills to operate the new library." Trustee Finley Hansford argued that "We pay toward the Thomapplc Library and I don't care to have anything to do with Hastings." he said. "My district is Thor­ napple Kellogg and if that hurts some feel­ ings. I’m sorry." But according to Hastings librarian Barb Schondclmayer. Rutland does not pay taxes for Middleville's public library. "They only receive state aid and penal fines." she said. "Your tax money pays for the school library, not the public library. There's no way the township could desig­ nate (the current levy) for it because you could break the law." Schondclmayer added that the Thomapplc Kellogg School and Community Library in Middleville is not getting enough funds to support it because it can t use school funds to operate, though it is located in the Thomapplc Kellogg High School. The board will reconsider the matter at the next regular meeting after Porter inves­ tigates the possibility of combining the ballot proposals. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 4. 2000 - Page 3 COP, continued from page I Lake O found guilty of unfair labor practice Sentencing was set for June I. Johnson was allowed to remain free on bond until sentencing. A hearing on the case was originally set for Wednesday, but Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava said that Johnson's defense attorney. Gordon Shane McNeill, asked that the date be changed because he had another matter to attend to Wednesday. Also, site said. Monday was more convenient for Johnson because he moved out of town and was in Hastings on Monday. Kuzava said she consulted with the by Shawna Hubbarth Staff Writer The Michigan Employment Relations Commission has ruled that the Village of Lake Odessa engaged in unfair labor prac­ tices when it dismissed officer Christian Hanson from the police department in May 1998. Roy Roulhac, administative law judge of the MERC, said it was his opinion that Police Chief John Shaw fired Hanson for forming a police union. According to case transcripts, the chief gave other reasons for the termination, but the judge ruled that Hanson was fired for trying to start the union. The judge ordered the village to offer Hanson his job back, and "make him whole for any loss of pay which he may have suffered because of the discrimination against h.m by payment to him a sum equal to what he would have earned from the date of discrimination to the date of re­ instatement offer, less interim earnings, together with interest at the statutory rate." According to transcripts, the village also must erase the discharge from Hansons records, and post for 30 days a notice to employees that the village will not "dis­ charge or otherwise discriminate against employees because of their activities pro­ tected by Section 10 of the Michigan Pub­ lic Employment Relations Act. among other conditions." Newly elected Lake Odessa Village Pres­ ident Randy Klein said he is not sure how much the ruling will cost the village, but Hanson will be paid for two years of back victims in the case and with the police officers involved in it. and they felt the plea agreement was "a fair resolution for the circumstances." Kuzava said that once Johnson committed the offenses, he was "treated the same as everybody else. Obviously the lack of any criminal history was taken into consideration. A first time offender typically would be given a chance for jail time and probation.” Having Johnson plead guilty to both offenses precludes him from asking that his record be expunged after seven yeans, Kuzava said Judge Fisher is not bound by the prosecutor's sentencing recommendation, but if he gives a more severe penalty Johnson can withdraw his guilty plea. Johnson was caught inside an occupied dwelling at approximately 3:25 a.m. April 20. A resident of the home, Raymond Attorney Gordon Shane McNeill (left) is pictured with Terrence Johnson. Whitaker, was sprayed with pepper spray by Johnson when Whitaker confronted Johnson. The two wrestled on the floor, then Nashville police officer William Gutschke arrived and also began to wrestle with Johnson. Johnson also sprayed Gutschke with pepper spray, police said. Johnson told Gutschke he'd followed an intruder from his home to the nearby Nashville home. Johnson was allowed to go outside, disappeared, and then reappeared. By that time troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post had arrived and placed Johnson under arrest. According to police, Johnson also entered a Pontiac van at the Nashville residence and took a cellular phone and a radar detector, and entered a semi-truck in the area and took a radar detector, which led to the vehicle break-in charges. TOP STUDENTS, continued from page 1 Society, was Exchange Cub Student of the Month in 1999. was Hastings High School Student of the Month three times, and received an academic letter in 1998 and 1999. rte's been i. member of the Cedar Creek Senior High Youth Group for four years He will attend the University of Illinois. Michigan State or the University of Michigan to major in engineering. Ivy Abb MbIobc, 4.0. is the daughter of Houston and LeeAnne Malone of State Road. Malone won the Principal's Leadership Award this year, was the student council secretaryAreasurer her freshman, sophomore and junior years, and is sccretaryAreasurer of the student council executive board this year. She played varsity soccer for three years and was captain of the team last year. She is a member of Youth in Government this year, received a Scholar Athlete award, received recognition in mathematics from the Detroit News, has had a 4.0 grade point average for the past four years, was an Alumni Distinguished Scholarship participant this year, and was a candidate for the USA Today All-Academic Team. She is Youth Advisory Council co­ president. participated in Toys for Tots and the Walk for Warmth, was on the Summerfest Committee, and worked at the Jaycees Haunted House. She did peer tutoring, participated in fall soccer and indoor soccer, and is a graduate of Leadership Barry County. She works at Northside Pizza. She plans to attend Lyman Briggs College at Michigan State University to study genetics and microbiology. Her longrange goal is to try to find cures for genetic diseases and clone body parts for transplants. Danielle Bowman, 4.0, is the daughter of Rodney and Marcia Bowman of E Hubble She was a cheerleader tn the ninth, tenth and eleventh grades, played softball as a freshman, sophomore, junior and senior, is a member of the Interact Club and the Community Service class, was junior honor guard last year, was a member of choir in her sophomore, junior and senior years, played in the band in ninth grade, was in the musical this year, was on the prom committee last year, and has been a member of the National Honor Society for the past two years. She attends Grace Lutheran Church, was involved in Walk for Warmth, and was involved in the Red Cross through the high school Community Service class. She will attend Central Michigan University next fall to major in elementary or secondary education Her long-range goal is to become a teacher. Jennifer Hudges, 3.94. is the daughter of Scott and Mary Hodges of Yecklcy Road Hodges was on the varsity track team for the past three years, was junior editor of the school newspaper in 10th grade, was editor-in-chief of the yearbook in 10th, 11th and 12th grades, has been a member of the National Honor Society for the past two years, and was a member of the varsity cross country team this year. She is involved in 4-H and the First Baptist Church Youth Group, has been a Family Independence Agency volunteer, and participated in the Youth for Christ Project Serve to the Dominican Republic. She is employed at Delton Floral. She plans to attend Liberty University to study social studies education. Her longrange goal is to earn a master's degree in U.S. history and write a historical book or textbook. Catherine Case, 3.92. is the daughter of Larry and Barbara Case of Cook Road. She played freshman, JV and varsity volleyball, lettering for two years, and was co-captain of the volleyball team. She is a member of the student council, was on the Homecoming Court this year, was in the marching and concert bands her freshman year, has been on the honor roll for the past four years, and was Student of the Month when she was a sophomore. She is a member of 4-H and the United Methodist Church. She enjoys horseback riding and art. She plans to attend the University of Michigan. Antosia (Toni) Myers, 3.9. is the daughter of Karen and Don Myers of E. Lincoln. She has been a member of the student council. National Honor Society secretary. Jazz Band and Percussion Ensemble(s), and participated in school musicals. She was captain of the varsity tennis team, played varsity soccer, was Student of the Month, received an Academic Letter and Pin, was a Marching Band section leader, and was on the Homecoming Court. She is a member of the St. Rose Youth Group and St. Rose Choir, and was a volunteer at the Mel Trotter Soup Kitchen. She is youth representative for the Barry County Health Department Advisory’ Committee. She plans to attend Central Michigan University to have a double major of music­ education and another as yet unselected subject. Her long-range goal is to become a high school instrumental music education teacher. Amy Schiedel, 3.9, is the daughter of Paul and Bonnie Schiedel of M-37 Highway. She was Student of the Month in 1996-97 and 1997-98. was a member of the Business Professionals of America from 1996 to 1999. where she participated in competitions and club activities, had perfect school attendance in 1996-97, received an Academic Letter in 1998. was a member of the Excel Club in 1998-99, was a member of FFA in 1998-99. was a 1999 junior honor guard, was a member of the Do Something Club in 1999-2000. received an Academic Pin in 1999, was a Star School elementary student aide in 1999-2000, was in "Who's*Who Among American High School States" ia 1999. made every honor roll high school, was a member of the Spanish Club in 1997-98, was dual enrolled at KCC for the past two years, is a member of the National Honor Society, was Yearbook business manager in 1999-2000, and won the All-American Scholar Award in 1999. She organized a coin/bedding drive for the animal shelter, participated in Walk for Warmth and the Meals on Wheels walk, is a 10-year 4-H member and was junior leader for four years. She is a member of Peace Reformed Church, where she helped in the nursery, with children in worship, and with Vacation Bible School. She will begin her sophomore year at KCC in the fall of 2000 and plans to transfer to Western in the fall of 2001, with the goal of becoming an elementary teacher. Her long-range goal is to inspire young minds to achieve their full potential and pursue thei. dreams. Marcie Westover, 3.88, is the daughter of Holly Throop and Ian Westover of Solomon Road. She was in the orchestra at Chippewa Hills in 9th grade, won an orchestra letter, won an Academic Letter and Academic Pin, was on the Honor Roll all four years of high school, played JV basketball at Cheppewa Hills, and played freshman volleyball at Chippewa Hilb. She has been a volunteer at the Charitable Union in Battle Creek, a volunteer for the Girl pay at the current full-time rate. "We are working on those numbers." Klein said. "We don't have insurance for this type of thing, nothing like that ex­ ists... the money will come out of the gen­ eral fund." According to the average of what a full­ time police officer makes in this area, the ruling could cost as much as $50,000 to $60,000. Transcripts of the case showed that Han­ son was hired by the Lake Odessa Police Department in December 1995. He had been disciplined several times in his more than two years with the department for var­ ious incidents such as sleeping on duty and disobeying general orders. During the summer of 1997, according to documents on the case. Hanson dis­ cussed the idea of forming a union with Shaw, who initially encouraged unionizalion JSMItli After filing for the authorization.cards, with anothelHBHntielp. MHdh'MfT Shaw, who informed then Village Manager John French, "...who (French) 'chewed out’ Shaw for not advising him of the unioniza­ tion plans earlier," stales the court record. "The next day, Chief Shaw told Hanson that French was very unhappy and if they unionized, training and equipment funds would be lost." Also, according to transcripts. Shaw told Hanson grant funded positions might not be renewed, their full time status could be lost and the village could have the Ionia County Sherriffs Department provide po­ lice service and the LOPD could be dis­ banded. But the union organizing campaign con­ tinued into the fall, and records show Shaw talked with the officers and tried to "per­ suade them to vote against it" On Dec 23. 1997, the Lake Odessa Po­ lice Officers Association was certified as a union. Hanson was elected president and a member of the bargaining team. The bargaining team was still negotiat­ ing a contract when Hanson was fired for falsifying department documents, and fail­ ing to obey a direct order. These offenses were alleged to have occurred on April 14 and 16. 1998. But the judge called these reasons for termination "a pretext.” He states, "I find, however that the record docs not contain substantial, credible evi­ dence Hanson was suspended and terminated because he violated a department rule or policy on April 14 or 16." The judge called witness' motives in the case against Hanson "suspect" and called Shaws and another officers testimony "con­ tradictory and inconsistent." In a footnote included in the transcripts the judge says, "Chief Shaw's and Sergeant (Bryin) Nelson's credibility also became an issue during the hearing. I granted Charg­ ing Party's (Hansons) motion to Sequester Witness. Both Shaw and Nelson ( another officer) were asked if they discussed the tes­ timony of witnesses with each other..." Shaw admitted he had discussed another officers testimony with Nelson and admit­ ted it violate the sequestration order. Nel­ son. documents state, repeatedly denied he discussed (officer David) Bachman's testi­ mony with Chief Shaw or anyone. The judge also found that stalemenu by Nelson regarding the events on April 16 al­ leging Hanson’s misconduct, were doctored by Shaw. Shaw's handwriting was found on Nelson's original report, asking him to clarify certain points, asked questions and wrote statements. A revised statement was presented during the hearing and both Shaw and Nelson de­ nied there being a first draft of a report. V/hen presented with this first draft in which Shaw's handwriting is found at the bottom of it," Shaw testified he could not recall having seen the original statement. When Nelson, who wrote the report that contained Shaw's handwriting and ques­ tions. was asked about this first draft, he too said it did not exist. When presented with the draft, he said his mind was "draw­ ing a blank." In his ruling, the judge reported many flaws in the village's case. One, a reason given by the department for Hanson's termination- a falsified time card, never materialized. Secondly, according to transcripts, the judge found the testimony concerning the events of the night of April 16 to be in­ consistent. "I discredit both Chief Shaw's and Sergeant Nelson's testimony and find Re­ spondents Exhibit 16 (report of April 16 night) was written by Nelson, at Chief Shaw's insistence..." to wy he found no merit in the viltagp's other claims against Hanson, 1 "1 find the* Respondent's reasons for sus­ pending and discharging Hanson to be a pretext. Although Hanson had a poor disci­ plinary record. Respondent offered no credi­ ble evidence of misconduct by Hanson on April 14 or 16, 1998. The inconsistent and incredible testimony of Respondents wit­ nesses and its fabricated documentary evi­ dence were meant to cloak Respondents true reason for disciplining Hanson," reads the transcript. The ruling was handed down on March 10 this year, and the village had 20 days to appeal the discision. but chose not to do so. Hanson has been back in Lake Odessa as a police officer for more than two weeks. Klein said he is not the current union pres­ ident, but he does not know who is. The union has a contract with the village until March 2001. "1 consider him never gone," said Klein, who said he has yet to meet Hanson. "The continuty of his employment still exists... 1 respect the ruling from the bench.” When asked if Shaw or Nelson would be reprimanded or disciplined Klein replied, "There will be no discipline... that's not even part of the issue." Scouts, studies the violin, worked at Mancino's and now works at Glik's. She plans to attend Grand Valley State University, Northwestern, or the University of Las Vegas to study journalism. Her long-range goal is to write a column for a major newspaper. Courtney Sinclair, 3.87, is the daughter of Mike and Patti Sinclair of Heath Road. She was a member of the Excel Club in 11th grade, the Spanish Club in 10th grade, the Business Professionals of America in 9th. 10th, 11th and 12lh grade, was treasurer of the BPA in 11th grade, is vice president of BPA this year, was a member of the Wizards of Wall Street in 11th and 12th grade, has been a member of the National Honor Society for the past two years, was a member of the Do Something Club this year, was on the honor roll all four years of high school, was Student of the Month in 10th grade, won an Academic Letter in 10th grade and received an Academic Pin in 11th grade. She's worked at Mainstreet Savings Bank last year and this year. She plans to attend Michigan State Univers ly. Can 945-9554 for Banner Subscriptions Decker honored at retirement open house A standing room only crowd turned out last Friday to wish Ron Decker. Family Independence Agency director for Barry and Eaton counties, a happy retirement. In the photo. Barry County Commissioner Robert Wenger (left) presents Decker with a tribute from the County Board. Among the commendations Decker received were accolades from Governor John Engler. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 4, 2000 LETTERS from our readers... Pay attention to nuclear threat To the editor: . I wish that America’s news media would more often wntc about the problem of old leftover Russian plutonium from the Cold War. and the potential danger of intemation al nuclear proliferation. Nowadays, the Russian scientists, engi­ neers and security guards who work at the old leftover Cold War plutonium-producmg nuclear reactors tn the former Soviet Union arc sometimes not paid for months at a time, amidst todays totally collapsed Russian economy. I am worried that if those amoral and underemployed nuclear reactor workers arc becoming irritable from malnutrition lately, then they might start to feel tempted to secretly sell their plutonium to nations like Iraq, etc., for grocery money. Should America finance a trade-expand­ ing “non-plutonium Marshall Plan" of emergency, food, consume, goods trade, and non-plutonium energy sources, for all those underemployed nuclear reactor workers over there in the former Soviet Union, so that they will sell their plutonium, and their plutonium-producing reactors, to us, and not to nations like Iraq? (In 1948 the first Marshall Plan, with its massive economic assistance, helped stabi­ lize and democratize western Europe after World War II.) If Iraq ever gets Russian plutonium for Write Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a tew conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Know Your l€GISlfl(TOflS: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Torrrvala. regional representative 1 MM U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope. Township). 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser distnet representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton, Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hartings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, lax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line. 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Surveyor vote should have been 8-0 nuclear weapons and starts a small or medi­ um-sized nucleai war someday in the oil­ rich Persian Gulf, then we Americans might have to change our present registration-only draft into a fully active military duty draft, to raise a vast American army for a 50-year occupation nf the radioactive ashes of Iraq, for nation-building and difficult democrati­ zation. so that we can save the oil-rich Per­ sian Gulf by civilizing a post-nuclear-war Iraq for 50 years. I encourage draft-age Americans through­ out Barry County to write of your concerns about this to the Hastings Banner and to your U.S. congressman, whose address is printed weekly here on the “letters" page. If America has to start an active military duty draft someday for a 50-year occupation of the radioactive ashes of a post-nuclear Iraq, then consider who ought to get, (or not get), legal deferments from such a draft, and write a letter to your U.S. congressman, rais­ ing legal and ethical questions. For example: If Americans are all legally equal nowadays, then should American women be deferred from the draft during America’s 50-year occupation of Iraq? Should American college students automat­ ically have “student deferment status" from the U.S. occupation army draft, regardless of whatever great or small subject they are majoring in to get out of the draft? Should draft-age Americans who oUn ccrtifiably smaller, lighter, and more fuel-efficient cars get automatic legal draft deferments from a draft for U.S. occupation of Iraq? In addition to writing to your U.S. con­ gressman, and receiving his polite reply, you might also plan a KCC or HHS U.S. govern­ ment class project, for next fall or winter, that includes inviting a U.S. congressman to speak by phone or in person to the class on a certain day, to answer questions about the future possibilities of international nuclear proliferation and a U.S. military duty draft for occupying a post-nuclear Iraq for 50 years. Teachers and draft-age students can ask a U.S. congressman in person about all these possibilities on Saturday morning. May 13, at 9 a.m., when U.S. Congressman Vem Ehlers will be visiting Hastings for a public one-hour town meeting at the Hastings Fire Station. I hope that area citizens from all walks of life, such as teachers, students, Persian Gulf war veterans, T)emocrats, Republicans, owners of smaller apd lighter more fuel­ efficient cars, tfU w owners of bigger and heavier less WH-efficicnt cars, might more often communicate their questions and their beliefs about international nuclear pro­ liferation. the Persian Gulf, and America’s future, to their representatives in govern­ ment. Tom Bateman, Hastings Give the gift of knowledge...a subscription to The BANNER 945-9554 To the editor: A surprise move to abolish county sur­ veyor position? That is good government. Anyone with an ounce of brains knows we don’t need a county surveyor. If a new or refresher vote be taken, should be 8-0 in favor to abolish. A salary now of S6.000 plus benefits so someone can get a position, then sulk, raise cane to badger commission for more mon­ ey. Oh, to have civic-minded people that would serve their community in a fair way with no thought of getting paid. Look at the leaches we have today! For some of the denser ones, that’s just like these clowns who buy property, then sit on the township board’s steps to get the road tarred. There should be tar and feathers for those thankless people, for what they have done. I haven’t seen the surveyor involved in any situation yet that he hasn't acted like God and played the part. It bums me! Brian Reynolds has been a big supporter of the dog pound. We have seen a lot of those pablum pukers push that down our throats. Now Michelle Collette adds her views of all the dog peund activities. Isn’t it great to have a dog pro actually write the greatness of local shelter? Wait until shelter gets big­ ger. more employees, heat. etc. Who pays/ not the county surveyor! Coyotes will help keep the pet population down. I would not take an animal from that out­ fit and never will, after the treatment of Tylccn Cooley. Those arrogant people on feed and bed their own. Like Tylccn said, “There are other places to get a pet.” One other thing of interest to me: in scor­ ing our Washington lawmakers on 10 bills that they voted on. Democrat Lynn Rivers, Ypsilanti area, scored 70 out of 100. The three wrong votes were voted down, two very badly. Vem Ehlers was 60. His wrong votes were really, really wrong for the coun­ try. He is a nuclear physicist and just like Gerald Ford, their heads swell up so they can't see the ground. We could stand a change. On another index of 15 votes. Rivers scored 0 and Ehlers scored 87. Donald W. Johnson Middleville. Ml Hastings impresses attorney general Dear David: I want to thank the Hastings Banner and the concerned citizens of Hastings for spon­ soring and participating in the recent Free­ dom of Information Act and Open Meet­ ings Act conference at the Hastings High School Auditorium. I was pleased and impressed that so many citizens and elected officials would take the time to attend the conference and learn more about the Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act. Democracy demands open government and an informed citizenry. The Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act are two of the most crucial tools for maintain­ ing an open government and an informed citizenry - that, and a free press that honors its duty of civic involvement like the Hast­ ings Banner. 1 also appreciated the good lunch and the opportunity to meet with your fine staff. Keep up the good work. Jennifer M. Granholm Attorney General NICK SMITH Seeds of opportunity On April 13, I released a Chairmans Report examining the issues surrounding agricultural biotechnology and “genetical­ ly-modified products." The report. Seeds of Opportunity, is the culmination of a series of hearings held by the House Sci­ ence Subcommittee on Basic Research, and visits with scientists and research facilities across the country. In my remarks I noted biotechnology’s incredible potential to enhance nutrition and health, feed a grow­ ing world population, and help protect the environment. Biotechnology has already led to the development of more than a thousand prod­ ucts. These products include human insulin for diabetics, growth factors used in bone marrow transplants, products for treating heart attacks, diagnostic tests for AIDS, hepatitis, and other infectious agents, and enzymes used in food production. In agri­ culture, new biotech plant varieties will offer foods with better taste, more nutrition, and longer shelf life. Crops designed to resist pests and tolerate herbicides, freezing temperatures, and drought will make agri­ culture cheaper and more sustainable by reducing the use of synthetic chemicals and irrigated water, promoting no-tillage farm­ ing practices, and reducing pressure to con­ vert valuable ecosystems to agriculture. Set against these real benefits are hypo­ thetical risks. The weight of the scientific evidence, however, suggests that plants developed using biotechnology ire not inherently different or riskier than those developed through conventional breeding. In fact, modem biotechnology is so precise. and so much more is known about the changes being made, that biotech plants may even be safer than traditional crossbred plants. 1 was pleased to be joined at the press conference by Members from both sides of the aisle who rjalizc the promise of agri­ cultural biotechnology Reps. Charlie Stcnholm (D-TX) and Tom Ewing (R-IL-), .from the House Agriculture Committee, spoke in support of the report and our efforts to examine this new technology from a sci­ ence-based perspective. House Speaker Denny Hastert and Rep. Ralph Hall (D-TX) also expressed their support. Just as importantly, the report has gar­ nered significant support from the scientif­ ic community. For example, Dr. Deborah P. Dclmcr, a professor at the University of California at Davis and President of the American Society of Plant Physiologists, said, “[The Report] provides a very clear description of the goals and benefits of genomics research as well as a very sound risk/benefit analysis relating to the develop­ ment and use of agricultural biotechnology. One hopes it will be widely-read by all those interested in obtaining a serious analysis of these complex topics." Judging by the responses I’ve received so far, people in the U.S. continue to have faith in science and science-based regulation. Our food continues to be the safest, least expensive, and, I believe, the best tasting in the world. Our continuing examination of the science behind plant breeding will help insure it not only stays that way well into the next millennium. <7A4%4m4'4 2mu!Im... hIsungsBaNNER PUBLIC OPINION: Devoted to the interests of Etarry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner, A OvtiKXi of J-Ad Graphcs inc What about cussing? A recent poll says 55 percent of Michigan citizens 18 and older use swear words at least once a day. Do you believe it, and what do you think should be done about such prevalence of cussing? Inc. 1351 N M-43 Highway Hastings Ml 49058 0602 (616) 945-9554 Vce nrswJsftf Stephen J*co6* Sacretary PrMaMm Jcyc> Ry*n Traesurer • NEWSROOM • David T \bung (Editor) Eiame Gilbert f Assistant Editor) Snelly Suiser Patricia Johns James Jensen Helen Mudry Mary McDonough Sbawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Derek Gunn, Woodland: Derek Burandt, Delton: Len Standler, Hastings: Molly Cryderman, Caledonia: Abigail Potter, Ann Arbor: Amber Jewett, Hastings: “Yes, I believe the survey. Strong or mild profanity is used by most adults and even more by teens I hear. I think the TV censors should not allow show like The Simpsons' and 'King of the Hili' to use cuss words." "I believe t. and there should be stricter rules on swearing." "I believe it, but I don't think there i« too much you can do to control it. Either people are raised right, or they're not." "I believe the poll and I think that less swearing should be used in the media so that people don't swear as much." "I believe it. I don't think anything should be done about it. If people want to swear, that's their prerogative." "I believe it, because I think everybody swears at least once a day. I don’t think anything should be done with it. either, because it's just a word of speech." Ciasuhed adt accepted Monday through c'«3*v 8 a m io 5 30 p rr Saturday 8 30 a m - Noon Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Jerry Johnson Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Bo* B “•astmgs Mf 49058 0602 Second Class Postage ^ad at Hastings Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 4 2000 - Page 5 Ken Neil to seek seat on the County Board Ken Neil, a Republican and lifetime resi­ dent of Barry County, has announced that he will be a candidate for the Fourth Dis­ trict seat on the County Board of Commis­ sioners. That district includes Hastings Charter and Carlton townships, Irving Township. Precinct I and a small portion of Woodland Township. Jim Bailey currently has that seat on the County Board, but is not seek­ ing re-election because he plans to seek the state representative office Neil owned the Hastings Sanitary Ser­ vice from 1970-92 when he sold the firm and became its vice president and general manager from 1992-97 when he retired. He also served as Woodland Township’s chief of police for eight yean and has been a member of the West Michigan Law En­ forcement Association and a member of the Barry County Sheriffs Posse for 23 years. Currently, Neil is a partner of the Cus­ tom Strength Equipment Co. in the Hast­ ings Industrial Park, but he said he is not involved in the daily operations of the firm. Neil also is a member of the Knights of James Alden of Pleasant Lake, Delton, has filed his candidate petitions for the District Eight County Commissioner position with the County Clerk office. District Eight covers Prairieville and a majority of Barry Township. The scat currently is being held by Rod Goebel. Alden says he is running for commissioner because if elected he will listen to the people of the district and be more responsive to their needs and concerns. Alden currently serves on the Planning and Zoning Commission and Solid Waste Committee. He has been the moderator of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce monthly legislative coffees for the last three years. He serves as the Farm Bureau’s representative to the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. Alden has represented the Barry County Farm Bureau as a member of the Michigan Farm Bureau Congressional Delegation in Washington D.C. He i» a member of the NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED lb: Dennis & Helena Bussell 7760 Fnend Rd . Portland. Ml - Land Contract Seto. Deedholder Alpha A Co , rWa Equrtundmg. P.O Box 980. E Saginaw. Sie 201, East Lansing, Ml 48826 - Foo Simple Holder Ed & Stacy Kruger 159 W Frankton St. Woodtod. Ml 48897 - Tenants Rosemary Hammen. 157 W. Franklin St.. Woodtond. Ml 48897 - Tenant Richard F A Mane E Bums*. 1115 Senator Rd . Crystal. Ml 48818 - Warranty Deed Grantee Donald Bangel. Local Property Services Dm■to. Treasury Butong. Lansng. Ml 48922 - Grantor President. Frst National Acceptance Co . 241 E Saginaw, Sto 500. PO Box 4010. East Lansng. Ml 48826-4010 - Writ of Reslrtuton Plaintiff Dan WMameon. 25655 W Manon Ave. Ingle Mde. H 80041 - Tax Lien Holder Mark Schaubol. 25655 W. Manon Awe., togtoudo IL 80041 - Tax L«n Holder To The Owner or Owners of Any and towing described property tor unpaid taxes on tost property, and tost the undersigned has Mie to ncss for the past 30 years. He said he has followed local issues and is "concerned with how they will affect" himself, his business, family and all future generations. Neil secs a "need for a strong local gov­ ernment and the growth of this county. He feels he will be a "strong voice in letting Lansing know that ’we’ can best run 'our' county." Concerning the pressing issue of growth, Neil said, he believes he will be "able to help blend tourism, economic develop­ ment. planning and zoning and the preser­ vation of our community and lifestyle. No one has all the answers to handle giowth. he said, but he plans to "be com­ mitted to listening to people and then strive to accomplish their desires for Barry County." James Alden seeks County Board post LEGAL NOTICE 241 Columbus, Kiwanis. Elks and the Moose, all in Hastings. Members of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, he and his wife, Connie, have four children. Neil said he decided to seek a County Board scat because he now is "in a position to commit and dedicate the needed time and effort that being a commissioner lakes." He also wants "to give back something to the community" that supported him in busi- Ken Neil Hastings Rotary Club and is a Rotary Past District Governor. Alden is the owner of the Pleasant Lake Farm. The four important issues that he will address if elected arc: • Developing a policy for responding to citizen questions and comments at the ommission meetings. • Moving the commission meetings from days to evenings so that working people can attend meetings. • Moving commission meetings around the county in order to accommodate more citizens. • Replacing the sub-committee system of micro-management with the county administrator making more decisions and being accountable for them. Alden said he feels that the problems connected with the Southwest Barry County sewer system will be on-going, and he will give much attention to those problems which he is qualified to understand and help to resolve. Marlin Walters to seek Rutland Supervisor’s job Marlin Walters has announced that he will challenge incumbent Robert Edwards for supervisor of Rutland Charter Township in the Aug. 8 Democratic primary. Waiters, 66, has a lifetime of experience in serving the public. He is retired from 40 years as a service manager and says he has as much time to devote to the position as necessary to assure that all township mat­ ters are thoughtfully and fairly earned out. His public service experience has includ­ ed Rutland Charter Township Trustee, four years; Rutland Charter Township Planning property A Parcel ot todintoetofE 1/4 of Sec. 21. Town 4N. Range 7W Amount Paid: $17138 Tax For James Alden Please Support the... Hastings Exchange Club’s cannuau TOOTHBRUSH SALE and Zoning Committee; Steering Commit­ tee of Hastings Library; Barry County Futunng Committee; Our Land Infrastruc­ ture Committee; Our Land Planning and Zoning Committee; BIRCH Fire Depart­ ment Board and President, Michigan Corriedaie Sheep Breeders Association. Walters, a native of Kalamazoo County, moved with his wife, the former Marieta "Rita” Haywood, to a small family Cor­ riedale sheep and wool farm at 576 Ham­ mond Road in 1993. They have three daughters and eight grandchildren living in Kalamazoo and Doster, and in Branden­ burg, Ky. They arc members of the Grace and help them eliminate CHILD ABUSE in Barry County. Members will be at Felpausch, Plumbs. K-Mart and Wal-Mart Friday & Saturday, May 5 & 6 . asking for at least 1.00 donation to cover the cost ot the toothbrush plus create a sizeable total to be used to prevent child abuse in Barry County. Exchange members will be assisted by Excel Club and members from the Barry County Child Abuse Prevention Council. Lutheran Church in Hastings. ot NF comer of Section 21. SWsL CMAMOINQ »O» TNf BfTTII Woodtond Township. Bany County. Michigan Parcel No. 081511012900 Amount necessary to redeem, $257.08 plus S as MV1 8 7Soxn0wt rd / f O Q KMT POlO TOPS Sofcfc FRIDAY- may 5th UNTIL midnight: open Chris Newhouse. Member. Adair Holdings. SALE 100. Omaha. NE 68154 Otoca 1-402-309-9049 ext 1u<. 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PANTS 1.99 7.99 fokEmon acton fupz MEN'S DRESS SH«TS 2-MCK TSALXNG CARDS (Poroon of parcel "A"-Kmart) Commencing at the W 1/4 comer of Sec 18. Town 3 N. Range 8 East and West 1/4 tone of sato Sec. to toe W tone of toe recorded pfat of the Ongmai Vritege (now Qty) of Hasangs, thence N00 deg. 25'40*W. 198.17 toot along sard W tone to toe N tone of Center Parcel W; toence N00 deg irrw, 317 19 toot -kx-y wud E tone. thence S89 deg 4157^, 10.0 feet to ROB. of Applebee s Parcel, thence S89 dog 41‘57-W. 162 50 feet, thence N00 dog iri5*W. 223 00 toot; thence N89 dog 41*57^. 162 50 toot; toence SOO deg 19'15’E. 223 00 SUPER SAVE W. Oty of Hastings. Barry County. Mctxgan thence N89 dog 16'47'E. 2239 31 feet along the 5.99 9.99 2.99 : COLCSSUSCOnONWH TOWEL PLUS SIZE bask EDITIONS'KMT SHORTS TIGER WOODS HANDHELD ELECTRONIC GOlf GAME ij«2 SAVE 58.88 144C T-FAL STACKABLE ULTRABASE INGEMO 5.99 2*<X COBRA FAMLYRAOO 10 ' Off cSJoN Written comments wi« be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above Hastings City Ctortc (toiephone number 616 945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649­ 3777 knot «tDfEMABlE AT KMART lOCADQNS Everii G. Manshum City Clark sec rocoupon owmhxs �Page 6 - The Hastings Bannet - Thursday May 4 2000 Minnie Elizabettn’crrauH [ NILES • Mrs. Minnie Elizabeth Perrault, age 91, of Niles and formerly of Middleville, passed away Wednesday. April 26, 2000 at Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center in South Bend, Indiana, of natural causes. She was bom on November 28, 1908 in London. England to her father and to her mother, Mae Harris. A World War 11 bride, she eventually moved to Middleville, living there for 52 years before moving to Niles two years ago. Mrs. Perrault attended the Church of England in London. During the war she trained other nurses, and she was the nurse in charge of 26 infants of mothers who worked in factories. She was also a nanny for several prominent families traveling to India, France and Africa. She was an avid knitter, making baby dresses, many donated for charities such as Hannah s House. Her life was dedicated to nursing and helping infants, children and others. On May 11, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, she married Richard G. Perrault who preceded her in death on January 16, 1998. She was also preceded in death by two daughter, Beverly Lorraine Williams of Middleville; nine grandchildren; and 30 great grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Mary Payne and Hazel Payne of England. Funeral Services for Mrs. Perrault were held on Monday. May I. 2000 at Halbrilter Funeral Home in Niles. The Reverend Franklin P. Schuster HI of Trinity Episcopal Church in Niles church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience^. Sunday Service 9 30am. Sunday School 11 00 am. Sunday t.venmg Service 6 00 p m. Bible Study X Prayer Tunc Wednesday nights 6 30 pm. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHIRCH 805 S Jcffenon Father Charles Fischer, Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p m Sunday 830 a m and 11 00 a m . Confession Saturday 3 30-4 15 pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W Clayton Gamson. Pastor Sunday School 9.30 a m . classes for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 a m Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6 00 pm Wednesday activities 7 00 p.m are Rambows or JJ Bible Quiz lages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6pm. Thursday Bible Study 7pm If in­ terested tn a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd. 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship II 00 am.. Evening Service at 6 (X) pm. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00pm COL NTRV CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHI RCH 9275 S Bcdf-rd Rd. Ihmlmg Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phon*. 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 45 a.m Traditional. 10 15 am Su>day School. II 15am Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church Youih group Thurs­ day * senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Sen ices 7 30 pm I or more information call the churc i office WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHOOtST CHIRCH 31(5 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 Worship Ser­ vices Sunday. 11 00 im, Sunday School. 10 sm for all ages THORN APPLE VA1XEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ GHAC F. BWBTYHIWY U JS» m . Wolnr.ll, i i—e o w P n> 6 «>pm abo. Nan- nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sundav Service Times arc 8 30 a m . 9 55 a m and 11 20 am Tuesday prayer and share tunc BIlUXLaWWI ™ i*r KuJm B/TfArrn OsrrcA). 600 PimflT’ Rd . I mile cast of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a m Bible Classes - fur all 10 40 a m. - Morning Worship, 6.00 p.m Evening BiWe Studs Thursday. 7 30pm Prayer and B«Nc Study Sharing Your Faith - ">bu Are Wel­ coming " Church Phone. 948­ 2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH ".WriwArr Church of the World­ Wide .4ngftcan Communion " 315 W Center St (corner of S *Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father (We. r MeCabe 111. Recior F William Mietberg. Minister of Mu­ sk Sunday Worship Services - X a.m and 10 a m Sunday School 10 a m. Nursery Available at 10 a m Choir Practice - Wednesday at 7 pm Hah Week Worship Schedule - Passion Palm Sunday Apnl 16 at Mam and 10 a.m.. Evening Prayer on Monday. Tues­ day . Wednesday. April 17. 18. 19 al 7 p.m . Maundy Thursday. Apnl 20 at 7 p.m. Good Friday (H A M A ) Community Service. Apn! 21. 12 noon. The Way of the Cross station*) - Apnl 21. 7 p.m . Holy Saturday • Apnl 22. 10 a.m. The Great Vigil of Easter. Satur­ day. Apnl 22. 7 p.m Easter Day. Sunday. Apnl 23. 8 a.m and 10 a m Please Note that the Hastinus Area Mmotcnal A**ociihvn com­ munity Good Fnday service is be­ ing held at 12 noon at Emmanuel Episcopal Church QUIMB3 UNITED METHODIST CHI RCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II am. PO Bov 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 cry available for all services Bring the whole family HOPE I'NITED METHODIST CHI RCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry HubIcy. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thun 9 am to 12 noon Sunoay Morning 9 30 a m Sunday School. 1045 a m Morning Worship. Sun 5-7 p.m Youth Fellowship (Gr. 6-12). Sun evening service a* announced in weekly bulletth 6 p.m . Wed 6­ 8pm Warnore(Gr K-5thk(Scrvmg evening meal to Warriors at 6 pm). Wed 7 p.m - Prayer hC*g. (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9 30 am Morning Prayer. 1) 00 a m. Holy Communion Tuesday -Evening Prayer 6 00 p m For more information call 795­ 2370 or Rev David T Hustwick 948-9604 Rev Deacon David S Mohrhardt 517-627-9830 Tradi­ tional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services Affili­ ated with the Independent Angli­ can Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlaw n. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Cumc. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr Adult Min­ istries 9:30 a m Sunday School for all ages, 10 45 a m . Morning Worsuip Service. 6 00 pm. Evening Service; 700 pm Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p m . Aw ana. Sr and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellow ship and Faithful Men CHI RCH OF THE nazarene Randall Hannutn. Pastor Sunday Service* 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 pm evening Service. Wednesday * (10 p m Sers ices for Adults. Teens and Children 1716 North Broadway Gordon P. Kenyon GRACE COMMl MTY CHI RCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Tune before the service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership tram- This information on worship senices is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS WOOOGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 a m. Wednesday 6 00 pm Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave . Hasting*. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 am. ’Wirthip II am. Evening Service* 6pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m Peter Wackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mas* Saturday Evening 6 30 p.m H ASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Stale Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev Darnel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 94M12 . Sun­ day - 945 am Sunday School. 10 45 am Morning Worship. 5 30 p.m Kid's quizzing. 6 00 p m Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day. 6 30 p m.. KidY Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 am. Senior Adult Bible Studs and voung aduli Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation ca'I the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E Noth St. Hasting* Rev Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone (616) 915-9414 Sunday. May 7 8 4'1 WMrW 9 30. SuruhoMkhadl.' tf* taB ’ape*I Thursday,- May 4 - $.30 pm Wcdd eh. 7 00. Bapt Lav. Esec Comm Fnday. May 5 - 7 00-9 00 God's Children game night Satur­ day. May 6 9:30a m , Catech 4. 4 30 pm. Wedding. 6 30-10 30 Babysrtnag by MS A HS Youth. 8 00 NA Munday. May 8 - 7 00 p m. Women of Faith. Tuesday. May 9.7 p.m Worship Planning. 7 30 Overeaten Anon Wednesday. May 10- WmhMichen H ASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Lisa Steven*. Director of Christian Education Rochelk Kreykes. Di­ rector of Musk. Organist Church phone: (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcavt of worship ser­ vice over WBCILAM 1220 at I&30 am 9 30 am Sunday School - every Sunday, classes arc as ailahlc for everyone ( lasses for children and youth are based on grade level Three classes. Good­ will. Genesis and In His Steps - arc taught for adults 10:30 a m - Cof­ fee Fellowship Radio Broadcast 11 00 am - Worship Sen tee* childcare available for infants and toddiers thru age 4. and Junior Church for age* 5 thru 2nd grade Each Wednesday through cent May is Christian Home Month Thursday. May 4 - National Day of Prayer Sunday. May 7 • 2 00 p in Education Special Event Video Scavenger Hum FIRST PRESB3 TERlAY CHI RCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Sunday. April 30 - 9 00 am Traditional Worship Service with Communion. 9 20 a m Chil­ dren* Worship. 10*00 a m Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room. 10 10 a m Sunday School Assembly in Sharpe Hall. Iff 15 a m Sunday School for all ages. H 20 am Contemporary Worship Service. 11 50 a.m Children's Worship The 9 00 Sen ice is braadca*: over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11 20 Ser­ vice hi broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery is provided during both service* 4 00 pm Confirmation Class Wednesday. May 3 7 00 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal. 8 00 p m Youth Young Adult Praise Team Rehearsal August 28, 1988. Mr. Kenyon was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for over 30 Lottie G. (Teusink) Matthews HASTINGS - Mrs. Lottie G. (Teusink) Matthews, age 92, of Hastings, passed away Monday, May I, 2000 at Rest Haven Care Center in Holland. She was bom on August 3, 1907 in Holland, the daughter of Henry and Gezina (Derks) Teusink. Lottie was raised in the Holland area and attended the Lugers Elementary School, graduated from Holland High School and went on to attend Blodgett Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Grand Rapids, graduating in 1929. She married James R. Matthews in 1951 and he preceded het;in death in 1969. Lottie was employed is a registered nurse and director of nursing at Pennock Hospital in Hastings for many years. She had previously worked at the former Sunshine Sanitarium in Grand Rapids for a time. She was a member of Blodgett Alumni Association, Sportswomen's Club of Hastings, Senior Citizens of Hastings, Welcome Comers United Methodist Church and the Ladies Aid Society of the Church, served on the first Board of Directors of Thomapplc Manor Nursing Home in Hastings. Lottie was also preceded in death by her parents; step-daughters, Kathryn Nielsen and Alict Coylen; step-son, Plynn Matthews; sister, Jeanette Harss; brothers, <’j!JWm, " Elmer**^d Russell Teusink; '‘"WJtWH-ln-la^'Tacob DePree .nd Niels Harss. She is survived by a step-son, Bruce Matthews, Sr., of Grand Haven; several step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren; sisters, Genevieve DePree of Holland, H. Geraldine (Gordon) VanPutten of Holland and Grace (Harry) Tabberer of Hastings; brother, Eugene (Elsie) Teusink of Holland; step son-in-law, Norval Nielsen of Hastings; step daughter-in-law, Ruth Matthews of Florida. Visitation will be Thursday, May 4, 2000 at 10:00 A.M. until funeral time. Funeral Services for Lottie will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Carl Q. Litchfield officiating. Burn) will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Welcome Corners United Methodist Church or Rest Haven Care Home of Holland. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. l*>52 N Broadway Hasting* BOS I EY PHARMACY PrevcnptKvn*" - 1 18 •* Jefferson *45-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd Hasting*. Michigan years, retiring from there in 1974. He had previously worked for his brother-in-law, Mr. Vem DeMott for several years. He was a life member of the Loyal Order of Moose, member of the American Legion, well known in the community as an avid walker, walking several miles almost every day. Mr. Kenyon was also preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wendell, Ron, Eton, Bob and Ben Kenyon. He is survived by his son, Sid (Sarah) Kenyon of Holland; two grandchildren, Andy (Kerri) Kenyon and Erica Kenyon; two great grandchildren. Ellie and Drew. Funeral Services for Mr. Kenyon were held on Saturday, April 29. 2000 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend James L. Hynes officiated. Burial was at Wilcox Cemetery, Maple Grove Township in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Disease Foundation or Heritage Health Care Center in Zeeland. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Horee of Hastings. VISIT US on the NET with up to the moment information on new items. Log on at... jadnews.com HICKORY CORNERS - Mrs. Mary L. Simpson of Hickory Comers passed away Friday. April 28, 2000. She was born in Traverse City on December 26. 1904, the daughter of Emmor Otis and Lizzie Lorena (Stone) Ladd. Mary was a graduate of Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics and Teaching. On January 29, 1929 in Old Mission, she married Justin Albro Simpson who preceded her in death in 1979. Mary worked for 15 years at the Kalamazoo State Hospital as a psychiatric aide. She was a 50 year member of the Michigan State Extension Service Club, a member of Farm Bureau of Michigan, and the Bernard Historical Society. Mary loved teaching math to her grandchildren and taught knitting to 4-H children in the area. She was an avid reader and shared her love of reading as a volunteer in the reading and literacy program at Powell Library in Kalamazoo. She is survived by a son and daughter­ in-law, David and Carolyn Simpson of Flushing; daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Dale Philmon of Otsego, and Julia and Rudolph Ellinger of Hickory Comers; 12 grandchildren; and 29 great grandchildren. Al her request cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be conducted on Thursday. May 4. 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. For a more lasting memorial please consider memorial contributions to the Bernard Historical Society. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. the Fannie Hanson SHELBYVILLE - Mrs. Fannie Hanson, age 84, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at Tendercare in Hastings. She was bom on February 9, 1916 in Drenthe, the daughter of George and Grace (Kruithof) Brcdewcg. . Fannie married Harry W. Hanson on November 4, 1939. She was a homemaker, enjoyed cooking, reading and crafts. She especially enjoyed the beauty of Gun Lake with the changing seasons. Fannie was preceded in death by her husband, Harry W. Hanson; and brother and sister-in-law, Russell and Lucille E. Bredcweg. She is survived by one niece, Marilyn (Arthur) Ellinger of Gun Lake; two nephews, Edwin (Marilyn) Bredeweg of Baldwin and Gary (Ruth) Bredeweg of Holland; many grand nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service was held on Saturday morning, April 29, 2000 at Salem Township Cemetery in Bumips. Pastor Alvin Lambert officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Tendercare of Hastings. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. Karen L D^e DELTON - Karen L. Dye of Delton Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER Mary L Simpson HASTINGS - Mr. Gordon P. Kenyon, age 85, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, April 26. 2000 at the Heritage Health Care Center in Zeeland. He was bom on December 26. 1914 in Grand Rapids, the son of Alva and Emma (Vickers) Kenyon. Mr. Kenyon was raised in the Nashville area and attended rural schools there. He was a United States Navy veteran of World War H. He married Marie S. DcMott on June 29, 1940 and she preceded him in death on officiating. Committal Services were in Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles. Contributions in memory of Minnie Elizabeth Perrault may be made to Hannah's House in Mishawaka. Indiana. Arrangements were made by the Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles. ...a/ the rUASAMTVICW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowltng. MI 49050 Pa*lor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone AREA OBITUARIES brothers in England. Mrs. Perrault is survived by her daughter, Sandra K. Lynch of Niles; step­ passed away Saturday, April 29, 2000 at her residence. Karen was bom in Winchester, Indiana on April 20, 1942, the daughter of Harry and Mary (Hawley) Smith. On May 16, 1964 she married Arthur Dye Jr. She was an employee of Cappon's Quick Mart in Delton, an avid Beanie Baby collector and enjoyed country music, but most of all, Karen loved her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Dye, Jr.; sons, Victor Duane (Rebecca) Kelly of Grand Rapids, Rodney (Jackie) Dye of Delton and Devin (Michele) Dye of Delton; a daughter, LaDonna (Mike) Harper of Delton; 11 grandchildren; a brother, Harry (Evelyn) Smith of Anderson, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, May 3, 2000 at the Williams Funeral Home. Interment was at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Karen's name may be made to B93 Country Care for Kids. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. the SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Call 945-955^1 Leon J. Colburn HASTINGS - Mr. Leon J. Colburn, age 72, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, May 2. 2000 at his residence. Awwguirn^ate p^ftM the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. a! Delvin A. Landes HASTINGS - Mr. Delvin A. Landes, age 86, of Hastings, passed away Friday, April 28, 2000 at Battle Creek Health System. He was bom on March 24, 1914 in Shepard, the son of Alva and Addie (Brockan) Landes. Delvii^ was raised in the Lansing area and attended schools there. He married Julia L. Badgerow on June 27, 1936 and she preceded him in death on September 8, 1983. They moved to the Hastings area in 1947 and had previously lived in Montana, Lansing, Vermontville, Grayling. Battle Creek and the Nashville area. Delvin's employment included 29 years at Hastings Manufacturing Company, retiring from there in 1978. He was engaged in fanning, raising turkeys, dispatcher at the Lansing State Police Post, owned and operated a trash hauling service, Mitchell Bentley Company in Ionia, E. W. Bliss Company in Hastings. He was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman enjoying baseball, fishing and hunting, mushrooming, gardening, bird watching, car races, watching his sons and grandchildren participating in football, fast pitch softball and wrestling. He also enjoyed watching football and wrestling on television. Delvin was also preceded in death by his parents; two grandchildren, Cathy and Karen; and a great grandchild, KatHn; sister, Leota Mac Foster, and brothers, Harland "Pete" Landes and Dell Landes. He is survived by four daughters, Donna Bentley of Hastings, Jean (Gary) Wieczorek of Hastings, Vanessa (Tommy) Easey of Hastings and Janet (David) Easey of Battle Creek; five sons, Dick (Carol) Landes, Sr., of Vermontville, Tsm (Barb) Landes of Kilgore, Texas, Bob (Judy) Landes, Sr., of Hastings. Larry (Brook) Landes of Ionia and Mart Lanctos, Sr., of Hastings; 18 grandchildren*. 14 great grandchildren; and sister. Pauline Swan of Williamston. Funeral Services for Delvin were held on Monday, May 1, 2000 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Leonard E. Davis officiated. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery, Carlton Township in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Heslinga Banner - Thursday. May 4. 2000 - Page 7 MCNEWS Social ms«s The Lakewood CROP Walk will be held Sunday, May 7, starting at Central United Methodist Church. The semi-annual rum­ mage sale at Fellowship Hall is to be held on Friday from 9 to 5 and on Saturday from 9 to 11. The same price tags are in use after several years. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday, May 11, at Lake Manor. Arnold and Linda Erb will be the speakers with the story of their winter trip to Africa. There is to be election of two directors in this annual meeting. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at I p.m. Saturday, May 13 at the Seger-Schaefer plan to wed July 22 Larry and Linda Seger of Middleville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Lyn, to Matthew Scott Schaefer, son of Randall and Judy Schaefer of Hastings. Erin is a graduate of Thomapple-Kcllogg High School and Michigan State Univer­ sity. Erin is currently a graduate student at Aquinas College. Matt, a graduate of Hastings High School and Michigan State University, is a teacher at Cadillac High School. The couple will marry on July 22, 2000. Hamilton-Laws to exchange vows Heather Hamilton, daughter of Dan and Pam Hamilton of Hastings and Richard Laws, son of Bonnie Eakins of Hastings and Thomas Laws of Otsego will exchange wedding vows before family and friends on July 15, 2000 in the church at Charlton Park. Roy Bauman, of Holiday; Florida, will be celebrating his 99th birthday on May 3, Maxine Killinger to mark 75 years 2000 Roy and Minerva arc spending some time in Michigan Please send your wishes and cards to Roy at 341 Pinewood Drive, Hast­ MaiilK Ki linger of Hastings will celebrate her 75lh birthday on Sunday. May 7, with a family dinner al the Great Lakes Shipping Co. restaurant. She worked for several years at the Barry County Treasurer's office, retiring in 1989 Birthday wishes may be sent to 1505 N. ings. Ml. Jefferson St. Hastings 49058. Fishers to observe 60th anniversary Don and Betty Fisher, longtime residents of Hastings, now residing in Green Valley. AZ. will be celebrating their 60<h anniver­ sary May I Oth. Craig Arnold Nichols, Hastings and Jamie Sue VandcnBcrg. Hastings Nathan William Palmer. Battle Creek and Coaletc Michelle Allen. Battle Creek. Darrick Daniel Owen. Hastings and Darcic Lynne Bolo. Hastings. Mark Edward Troy. Wayland and Mary Dunns celebrate 25th anniversary James and Cathy Dunn celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a trip to Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and Hoover Dam. James and Cathj were married April 26, 1975, at the First Congregational Church Chapel by Rev. David Graham. They have one son, Brian.and one son. Todd, deceased. James is Project Manger for Associated Construction. Inc. Cathy is a paraprofes­ sional for Pleasant view Elementary School. Christine Spindler. Hastings. ‘Great Decisions’ invites participants it not too late to join the Great Deci­ sions discussion group, sponsored jointly by the American Association of University Women and the Institute for Learning in Retirement. Meetings arc held Mondays at the Fehscnfeld Center of Kellogg Community College. 2950 M-179 (Chief Noonday Road), from noon to 2:30 p.m. Members may bring a sack lunch; coffee and tea arc provided. Those interested should sign up before May 8 at the office in Fehscnfeld Center, pay SI5 tuition for both the class and the $12 “Great Decisions" briefing book, and read Unit 5. on “The Middle East at the Millennium" before class May 8. Discus­ sion is based on the unit read, any addition­ al reading on the topic, questions included at the end of the topic, and a 30-mmutc video to be shown in class The following weeks, from May 15 to May 29. members will read and discuss “The Euros Challenge to the Dollar;” Lake Odessa. The recreation spot has 40 lanes and an entertainment complex. The Rashid family has owned the facility since it opened in 1959. Gregg has already put in new carpeting and painted the exterior of the alleys on South MLK Boulevard, for­ merly known as Logan Street. Gregg also owns the 12-lane bowling alley in Lake Odessa. The death of Donald Hale of Georgia was listed in one of last week’s papers. He was the son of the late Gordon and Leotis Hale. He died April 26 at age 68. His mother had resided at Lake Manor for the last yean of Roy Bauman to mark 99th /KiWiia^e /licenses Depot/Museum. The society had a booth at the Women’s Festival at Ionia on Saturday past, with baked ;c^ds for sale, along with note cards, featuring several churches of the county, books, magnifiers and more. Several visi­ tors feel they might qualify for membership in First Families. Society secretary Lori Fox was one of the prescuicrs in a class session on genealogy. A business section news items in a Lans­ ing paper reports that the new owner of the Metro Bawl in Lansing is Rod Gregg of “Africa. Prospects for the Future;” “Humanitarianism. Facing New Chal­ lenges. Participants will mark an opinion ballot on each weeks topic. These ballots, sent m from all over the country, will be compiled by the Foreign Policy Association and presented to national leaders. No special educational or experience requirements arc needed to participate, just an interest in world affairs and American foreign policy. AAUW participant? arc any age or sex. and ILR participants arc usually over 50 years of age. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Caii...945-9554 her life and before that she and her husband had lived at Morrison Lake as did her daughter, Rowena (Rena) Burkett. Rena was a golfer with some Lake Odessa ladies. She now resides in Lansing. Besides his sis­ ter, Mr. Hale is survived by a brother, Chester, of Florida, wife and three children. Mr.Hale was owner of a fabrication compa­ ny in Lansing. He and his wife had moved to Georgia in 1987. A new mural measuring 60-by-90 feet is to be mounted on the exterior wall of the Cooley Law School in Lansing. It has been executed by artist Tony Hendrick of Mul­ liken. it was done in panels of 14-foot sec­ tions on canvas. The paintings are of The Big Four, a copy of an 1860s painting which hung in the Michigan building for the Stale Bar. It depicts Thomas Cooley, Isaac Christiancy, ’ James Campbell and Benjamin Graves, all of whom served on the Michigan Supreme Court in the 1800s. The girls’ golf team for Lakewood High School includes returning starters Alison Garlinger, Cindy Kruisenga and Brenna Flannery. Others on the team are Nicole Barbour, Annette Rairigh, Megan MacCready and Kendra Walker. Their coach is Rosie Fish. The Women’s Fellowship will hold its annual mother-daughter banquet on Wednesday. May 10, at 6 p.m. The enter­ tainers will be the Rollings Stones, under the direction of John Waite of Lakewood United Methodist Church. Today, May 4 is the date set by the village council for the annual observance of Arbor Day Lake Odessa has been named Tree City USA for the 14th year. One of the requirements is that the municipality spend at least $2 per capita for its forestry pro­ gram and hold an observance to denote the day and issue a proclamation. Attendance over the years has ranged from scores who attended at the depot to 1999, when the attendance was composed of four from the village office and one spectator. This year's time is 4 p.m. at the beach of Jordan Lake. The two musical events planned for sum­ mer 2000 by the Lake Odessa Arts Com­ mission arc the 126th Army Band concert in the village park on Saturday, June 25, and the Grand River Big Band concert in the park on Saturday, Aug 26 Also on the June date comes the annual alumni banquet for graduates of Lake Odessa High School. On that day, the depot will be open to all visitors with the composite graduation pho­ tos from more than 40 years before the “new" high school class in 1923, but they are not complete. The Lakewood Community Choral group went to Ludington on Saturday in two char­ tered busses to perform in concert with a school group. The school choral group per­ formed as did the Lakewood group of adult singers. They then concluded the program with their combined voices. The concert was held in a school audhdrium. The May Clean-up Days will be Friday, May 12. and Saturday. May 13. at the DPW garage. Hazardous waste items will be accepted by the county at the old garage from 10 a m. to 2 p.m. Use the bowling alley drive to reach this point. Both are on the south side of M-50. On Sunday afternoon four fire depart­ ment vehicles left with sirens blowing in answer to a call north of town. A couple of Bloomington. 111. is newly engaged. They are Razelyn Gray and Brian Steward She is a graduate of Illinois State University and is employed by a theater and a daycare. He is a graduate of Maple Valley High High School, attended Ferris State University and is manager of a ten screen theater. An Aug. 5 wedding is planned in Hillsboro. 111. Her mother Jackie resides in Hillsboro. His parents are Connie Graham of Vermontville and George M. and Noreen Steward of Third Avenue. Lake Odessa. The Claude Shellenbargers, the Tom Gillilands and the Fred Gariingers are home from southern states. The LaRue McMil­ lens are due home this week. They left Zephyrhills on Saturday and planned to spend a day or two in North Carolina with a granddaughter and her children. Word from Bill and Pat Wilson is that they plan to stay in Arizona until May 18, when they will see their granddaughter, Amanda, graduate from Marana High School. Then they will come home in time to sec grandson, Travis Brodbeck. graduate from Lakewood on May 25. Former Lakewood teacher Lupc RamosMontigny was a mentioned in a recent GR Press story. She is a teacher of American history at Iroquois Middle School in the city. She supplements the provided text­ books for her students with additional material to include minorities. She is one of those behind an effort to call a section of Grandville Avenue the Cesar Chavez Memorial Avenue, fhis would not change the street name for postal and governmental uses, but would be an added designation for 1 1/2 miles of the street in the southwest part of Grand Rapids from Wealthy to Clyde Park Rev. Alan Sei Iman of Zion Lutheran Church was one of the participating clergy at the community Good Friday service. He was omitted from the listing last week. Kevin Swift of Lake Odessa was the top winner in the youth bake off connected with the Ionia Free Fair. His entry was oven caramel corn entered in the class for chil­ dren ages 7 and 8. The Lake Odessa Greenhouse opened on schedule Monday. May I. During the many months of preparation, all the glass panels were removed and replaced, mostly with plastic. A new heating system, complete rcdecoration of the sales building, removal of a connector building at the west end of the property took place along with removal of the existing tables. On Monday there were many colorful flats of bedding plants displayed on the lawn south of the green­ house. Colorful blooms in hanging pots could be seen through the windows. The greenhouse has been out of business since the Potters closed it in the summer of 1998. The new owners are from Belding. We read in the Lakewood News that third year German and Spanish classes from the high school earned first place trophies in competition at CMU. Sunfield has broken ground for a new library building. Jeff Meyers Home Town Bakery is having its seventh anniversary, with free cake all week. Nicole Coppess has earned her mas­ ter’s degree in social work. Clarksville school has a new sign, which incorporates the name block from the 1916 building. The district newsletter was includ­ ed in this week's news. The local library downtown has subscribed to an investment survey available for its patrons. The varsity baseball season is dedicated to Denny Richardson, school principal at West El, who is undergoing treatment for cancer. Gene Carr has retired from the board of Union Bank. Craig Cappon is on the dean’s list for Baker College. There is to be benefit dinner at Zion Lutheran Church on Velte Road on May 6 to benefit Tammy (Makley) McLaughlin, who has cancer. At a benefit golf tourney at Morrison Lake last week, TV weatherman Andy Provenzano was one of the celebrity play­ ers. Others from the sports scene included MSU ex-football star. Brad VanPelt. ‘WalkAmerica’ raises $25,000 Last Saturday's "WalkAmerica" event in Barry County raised $25,000 for the March of Dimes. A total of 130 people took part in the walk in Hastings The top team, which has been involved with WalkAmerica for only the last two years, for the second straight year was Flexfab, which raised $11,907. The second place team was Kmart, which raised $7,418. (More than $6,000 of this was raised by selling the WalkAmerica die cut sneakers in the Kmart store.) Kmart is one of the March of Dimes WalkAmerica national sponsors, and the Hastings store was second in its region in sneaker sales. Taking third place was Main Street Savings Bank's team, which raised $2,029. The Wal-Mart team raised $1,269. Other teams participating were Team USA, Southeastern Elementary School, and Giri Scout Troop No. 607, as well as 12 individual walkers. The top fund-raising walker, also for the second year in a row, was Dan Piechik, who collected $3,200. He had actually raised $3,400, but gave $200 of it to his fellow Flexfab team members so they could have a higher total. The other national sponsors besides Kmart are Cigna Health Care, the Florida Department of Citrus and Cannon. Local ^fnopeta RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING APRIL 12, 2000 - 7M PJL Called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present: Hause, Palmer. Hansford. Walters, McKenna. Edwards. Deputy DeMaagd. Commissioner Jarnos, Shelly Sulsar, Barbara Schondetmayer and fifteen (15) guests. Absent; Munjoy Motion to excuse Treasurer M unjoy's absence due to vacation. Minutes of the regular meeting held on March B. 2000 approved Minutes of the special meeting held on March 27. 2000 approved Treasurers report received and placed on file Zoning Administrator's report received and placed on fie. PCI BuKfing/Electrical Permits report received and placed on file. Motion to hire Mr. Roth to provide a market value for Township property located on M-43 and M-37 at Cook Road at a cost of $550.00 Motion to hire Appraisal Service Inc. to provide a market value fa Township property located on Heath Road at a cost of $250 00 Motion to adopt a policy setting Township hours on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 00 a_m. to 12:00 p.m. (dosed 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.) and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and hourly employees will not be paid for their lunch hours on those days Motion to approve gravel road projects in the amount of $14,160 and dust control projects in the amount of $21.390. Motion to allow Clerk McKenna to get esti­ mates on planting trees m the cemetery Motion to pay vouchers and payroll vouchers Motion to concur with Planning Commission and rezone property *08-13-014-031 -10 from •C4- to "C3 ’ Motion to approve Preliminary Plat fa Smith's Lakeview Center. Motion to adjourn Adjournment al 6:19 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna. Clerk Attested to by: Robert M Edwards. Supervisor (5/4) sponsors include Start/Finish Line sponsor Gavin Chevrolet Buick Pontiac and Gavin Ford and Mercury. Checkpoint sponsors were Felpausch, Gavin Ford and Mercury and UAW Local 138. The food sponsors were Felpausch for bottled water, Arby's Restaurant for breakfast sandwiches. Hungry Howies for pizza. Burger King for orange juice and Contantf s Farm Market for apples. Businesses selling WalkAmerica die cut Sneakers or HEROS were: Arby's Restaurant, Bob’s Gun and Tackle Shop, Cappon's Sporting Goods, Shell and Subway, Crystal Flash, Hastings 4 Theater, Kmart, Ponderosa, the Swamp Fox Bar and Yankee Springs Meadows. The March of Dimes WalkAmerica is first and biggest walking event. This year marks the 30th year of "Walking to Save Babies." WalkAmerica is taking place in more than 1,450 communities in the country, all 50 states The WalkAmerica raises money to support the March of Dimes programs of community services, advocacy, research and education. The March of Dimes* mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. aiw or Micnigsn Probate Court Barry County Circuit Court-Family Division PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FUe No. 2000-22844-SE in the matter of MARTHA SCHMIDT. DECEASED. Date of Birth: August 12.1920 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Including: INCLUDING ERNST SCHMIDT. A/K/A ERNEST SCHMIDT whose address « unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred a affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: On May 18.2000. at 9:30 a m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing wil be held on the petition of Helene S. Partridge, requesting that Helene S. Partridge be appointed personal representative of the Estate of Martha Schmidt, deceased, who lived at 926 S. Montgomery Street. Hastings. Michigan and who died February 26. 2000; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated September 13. 1994 be admitted to probate. It also is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be deter mined. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate wdl be faever barred unless presented to Helene S. Partridge, named personal representative a proposed personal representative, a to both the probate court at 220 W. Court. Suite 302. Hastings. Michigan 49058 and the named,'proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Apri 20. 2000 Robert J. Longstreet (P53546) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE A LONGSTREET 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49056 616/945-3495 HELENE S PARTRIDGE 524 Fisher Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 616/945-3726 (5/4) �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 4 2000 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sala THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE Ob CAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas A Wagner and Bonny J Wagner husband and wife (original mortgagors) to VanDyke Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 27. 1999. and recorded on June 10, 1999 in Document #1030961. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., Assignee by an assign, nen! dated June 2 1999 which was recorded on July 30. 1999, in Document #1033216, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FOUR ANO 18/100 dollars (861,804.19). including interest a! 10.100% per ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven D Venhuizen and Mildred J. Venhuizen. Husband and Wife (original mortgago-i) to First Union Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee, dated December 31. 1997 and recorded on January 12. 1998 m Document Number 1006226. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by sad mortgage to trie Chase Mortgage Company - West, f/k/a Mellon Mortgage Company a Colorado Corporation, Assignee by an *ssign ment dated July 1,1996. which was recorded on Au just 11.1999. n Document Number 1033776 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of NINETY EIGHT THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED 15/100 dollars (998.719 15). NINETEEN AND annum Under the power of sale contained in «aid including interest at 7.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage writ be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 10O pm. on May 25. 2000 Said premses are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County, Michigan, and are mortgage and the statute tn such case mad? and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p.m., on June 8. 2000. Said premaes are situated m CITY OF HAST INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 1186 and 1187 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined Commencing at the Northwest comer; thence East 530 feet along the North line of said proper­ ty, ttience South 240 feet on a line parallel with the West line of said property, thence West 530 feet on a line parallel with the North line of said property, thence North 240 feet on the West line of said property to the Point of Beginning of the abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such safe. Dated Aprs 27. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: following described property: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Southeast 1M of the southwest 1 /4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, and running thence East 16 02 chains Thence North 24.92 chains; thence West 16 02 chams. thence South 24 92 chains to the place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) 248 593-1306 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fie #200014529 from the date ot such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL (5/25) Mustangs 600.3241 n, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Apnl 13. 2000 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL MORTGAGE SALE 246-593 1306 Trott A Trott. P C. Robert A. Tremain A Associates P.C. Is ■ debt collector snd ws ar* attempting to collect s debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JOSE' MUNIZ A SINGLE MAN to NATIONAL CITY BANK COLUMBUS. Mortgagee, dated March Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie #200013705 (5/11) Mustangs 25,1999, and recorded on March 26. 1999. Inst. #1027095 BARRY County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred three thou­ sand one hundred thirty and 03/100 Dollars ($103.13003). nduding interest at 11 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and VISIT US on the HET Ann landers Divorce code Dear Ann Landers: My husband’s ex­ wife makes our lives miserable regularly by using visitatior privileges as a weapon to punish him for the divorce. Please do all blended families a favor, and print these guidelines for appropriate behavior be­ tween ex-spouses and their families. 1. Your children’s father is no longer your husband. This means he is no longer re­ sponsible for mowing your lawn, fixing your car. or doing any other household chores. Please stop expecting him to be available for any of the above. 2. Do r.ut make the children feel guilty for spending time with their father by telling them "how much you miss them " When you do this, you suggest they are dis­ loyal for being away from you. This makes them feel sad and confused. 3. When you deny visitation, you arc in contempt of court, regardless of the reason. No excuse is good enough. 4. When you try to use us as baby sitters and we arc unavailable, do not tell your children that we “don’t want them." This does not hurl us. but it is devastating to the kids. 5. Screaming obscenities and calling us names may make you feel better, but it sets a poor example for your children, and it frightens them. Control yourself. 6. Do not undermine the stepmother’s au­ thority with your child when she is respon­ sible for his care. If the child refuses to lis­ ten to me. it impedes my ability to keep him safe from harm 7. Do not ask that child support be pa;d in cash. We de not pay any bills in cash, espe­ cially those for which wc need a record as proof of payment. 8. Child-support money is intended for the benefit of the children, not for you. When you spend it on yourself, wc know it. You aren’t fooling anyone. Thanks, Ann, for letting me unload. I feel better now. - Tired of Abuse in San Jose, Calif. Dear San Jose: You’ve made some excel­ lent points, and I thank you. Something tells me a great many ex-wives arc going to receive clippings of this column in the mail. approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage writ be foredosed by a sale ot the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1 GO pm on May 25. 2000 Said premises are Situated in CITY OF DEL­ TON. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: LOT 13 OF BARRETT ACRES. ACCORDING with up to the moment information on news items TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. PAGE 30 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned n accordance wth 1948CL 600 3241 (a) n which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: April 20. 2000 NATIONAL CITY BANK. COLUMBUS Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A Tremam A Associates. P C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (5/11) Log on at jadnews.com NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM BARRY COUNTY WHO MAY VOTE? Act 451. Public Acts ot Michigan, 1976. as amended, provides the follow­ ing: "The Inspectors ot Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of a person residing in a registration School District whose name is not registered as an elector in the City or Township in which the person resides ..." The last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerk, City Clerk or School District to vote at the ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on JUNE 12, 2000 IS MAY 15, 2000 DURING REGULAR WORKING HOURS The election is being held to vote on the fcficwmg: MEMBERS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION PATRICIA L. ENDSLET EUGENE L HAAS AARON SNIDER Never too old Dear Ann Lander? This is for "Keeping the Faith in California.” who lost his job when he was 57 years old and said, "I am too old to start at the bottom without a col­ lege degree.” I have a different story to tell. I am a 54-ycar-old divorcee who had not worked in 30 years. I, too, was in a position where I had to start over. With fingers (4 YEAR TERM) (4 YEAR TERM) (4 YEAR TERM) This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM. Michigan Dated: April 17. 2000 Donald A. Myers Secretary, Board of Education back to college at age 51. took two classes each semester, and am now a senior, major­ ing in psychology, and planning to go to graduate school. Most state universities provide an excel­ lent education, and it doesn't cost much if you are a resident of (he state. California has a fine higher education system. Being in the 50s is not too old to be in a class­ room. Professors love having students with life experience. Please tell "Faith” and everyone else con­ templating finishing college that they are not too old to go back to school. I attend a prestigious university, will graduate with honors, and am not the oldest student here. I am looking forward to a new career with renewed enthusiasm for life. You can print my name. I’m proud of my decision. Joanna Hilgenberg. Wellesley College, Bel­ mont. Mass.. Class of 2001. Dear Joanna: You have every right to be proud. At 54, you are at Wellesley! It does­ n’t get any better than that. Thank you for an inspiring can-do letter that is sure to en­ courage others. Do tell Dear Ann Landers: You recently printed several letters about child molesters. One woman who wrote said her uncle had tried to molest her when she was a child, and he gave her $5 not to tell anyone. She took the money, and has kept the secret all these years. I hope she reads this letter and breaks that promise of silence now. It will free her from tons of unearned guilt. Sexual perpetrators rarely commit their crime only once. They arc incurable, and must be kept away from children, the same way alcoholics must stay away from booze. Those of us who arc adult survivors of sex­ ual abuse must put aside our desire for pri­ vacy. and do what wc could not do as chil­ dren. Wc must tell. Tell our friends and members of our immediate and extended families. Wc must tel! everyone whose chil­ dren might come into contact with this abuser. We must write letters and support child-abuse prevention programs. Wc must watch abusers with keen eyes, and let them know they are being watched. Abusers arc extremely slick and manipulative, and skilled at gaining trust. Not tvlltng'i< df' course, a lot easier, Tfotirfw cost dte:cbml> munity is immense. If you know someone who has abused a child, please don’t be afraid to rock the boat! Abusers will not stop on their own. Victims who may have been silent as chil- crossed, and a giant leap of faith. I went LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE Robert A. Trwnaln 8 Aseoctatec, P.C. la a debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any information obtained will ba used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHERYL LYNN HAMMOND to AMERICAN HOME IMPROVEMENT PRODUCTS. INC . Mortgagee, dated February 17.1996. and record ad on April 22. 1998. r Uber 670. on page 627. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to NORWEST BANK MIN NFSOTA, NA. as co trustee by an assignment dated March 23. 2000. and recorded on April 17. 2000, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of thirty one thousand four hun­ STATE OF MICHIGAN dren need not be silent any longer. The shame is not theirs. It belongs to the perpe­ trators. Please, Ann. speak for the children who cannot speak for themselves. Do not dred twelve and 62100 Dollars ($31.412 62). including interest at 12.340% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on June 1.2000 Said premises are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan and are described as EXHIBIT -A" PARCEL 1. COMMENCING AT THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF SECTION 25. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST. THENCE SOUTH 868 71 FEET FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE SOUTH FOR 10 FEET, THENCE EST 577 51 FEET; THENCE NORTH 218 71 FEET. THENCE WEST 368 8 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 208 71 FEET THENCE WEST 208 71 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PARCEL 2: A.PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 25. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 40 RODS SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 25. THENCE SOUTH 208.7 FEET. THENCE EAST 208 7 FEET. THENCE NORTH 208 7 FEET. THENCE WEST 208 7 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241 (a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale DATED. April 27. 2000 NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA. N A AS CO­ TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremam & Associates PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (5/18) use my name. Sign me - A Survivor in Cor­ vallis. Orc. Dear Oregon: You have written an impor­ tant letter about a subject that needs to be discussed more openly, but because of its delicate nature, few people are willing to talk about it. The message from me to my readers of all ages is Tell, Tell. Tell. Even if several years have gone by. Tell. No one should be allowed to get away with this hideous crime, and the abusers will have gotten away with it if survivors remain silent. I appreciate your letter more than words can express, because it will give other vic­ tims of molestation the courage to speak out. Thank you, thank you. Sex life Dear Ann Landen: A while back, you asked your readers to send in their favorite column. Well. Ann. here’s mine. It made me laugh out loud. I believe it is worthy of a re­ peat. Please let your readers see it again. J R. tn L A. Dear J.R.; Thanks for the opportunity to rerun a golden oldie. I laughed for the umpteenth time when I read it. Mystery Solved! It seems that when the good Lord was making the world, he called Man aside, and bestowed upon him 20 years of a normal sex life. Man was horrified, but the Creator refused to budge. Then, the Lord called the monkey, and gave him 20 yean. “But I don’t need 20 years.” said the monkey. “Ten is plenty.” Man spoke up and said: “May I have the other 10 years?” The monkey agreed. The Lord called on the lion, and also gave him 20 years. The lion, too, wanted only 10. Again. Man spoke up. “May I have the other 10 years?” “Of course.” said the lion. Then, came the donkey, who was also given 20 years. Like the others, 10 years, was enough for him. Man again asked for the spare 10 years, and he got them. This explains why Man has 20 years of normal sex. 10 years of monkeying around, 10 years of lion about it, and 10 years of making a jackass out of himself. An alcohol problem? How can you help yourself or someone you love? “Alco­ holism: Haw to Recognize II, How to Deal With II, How to Conquer h“ will give you the answers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order tor $3 75 (this includes Lander,. tO CRffifef Ht'“ 60611-0562. (In Canada, send th’35.) to find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate neb page at nww.creators.com. Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. tilths GIRL, Emerald Rain Brown, daughter of Ross and Amanda Brown, bom April 15, 2000. 8 lbs. 9 ozs., 20 inches, at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo. Grandparents arc Jim and Donna Brown, John and Judy Seebcr, and Darrel and Sandra Hawbakcr. GIRL, Samantha Catherine, bom at Borgcss Medical Center on April 14, 2000 at 5:20 p.m. to Gary and Sara White of Del­ ton. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 3/4 inch­ es long. GIRL, Christel Silvia, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 20. 2000 at 11:24 a.m. to Diana Vlick of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Jacob Allen, bom al Pennock Hospi­ tal on April 17, 2000 at 9:55 p.m. to Allen and Heather Brass of Lake Odessa. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Emma Mane, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 13. 2000 at 8:06 p.m. to Don and Amy Porter of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Jesse Wayne, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on April 15. 2000 at 11:33 a.m. to Anna and Paul Alexander of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 2 3/4 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Emily Rose, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 13.2000 at 4:08 a m. to Philip and Sandie Burke of Freeport. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Carter David, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on April 16. 2000 at 5:13 a.m. to Jen­ nifer and Michael Tomko of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 2." inches long. BOY, Alex Christopher, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 11, 2000 at 8:19 a.m. to Jamie and Kristi (Erb) Hanshaw of Hast­ ings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 1/4 oz. and 20.5 inches long. GIRL, Aubrcc Rylcn, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 12, 2000 at 7:10 p.m. to Aaron Shumway and Kelly Kurr of Hast­ ings. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long -larlaaaiM _ Extended .Leader In Miles 7 years In a Row! ewmin nuuisPMT Our larges! Pay Increase EVER! Taaaa Start at 42c46c THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Plus 6c for all miles over 15.000 in a month awn«r aitraun Salas Teams 88c Gbssfltoc* Windows Abw Window WWs lease Purchase Program Experienced Drivers Mil-4414114 Owner Operators i-an-ui-aiis i-iaa-»»iMii Qraduate Student, St.000 Sign-on Bonus tor tap Company Drivers 1-800-237-2379 WRrSYSraiOfSOinUWSTKHQOlBC. 345-2900 >•629^232 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 4. 2000 - Page 9 LEGAL NOTICES F. Wei Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert P Crose (original mortgagors) to AmenFirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 2, 1997, and recorded on September 16. 1997 tn Docket No. 1001619. Barry County Hastings as it was in 1837 FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Neil C. Vanderroest, an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis f/k/a Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated May 10. 1996. and recorded on May 21. 1996 in Liber 661. on Page 25. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Homeside Lending. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated September 2. there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT AND 28/100 dollars ($50.54828). 1997. which was recorded on September 16, 1997, m Docket No. 1001620, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE including interest at 8 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ AND 4^100 dottars ($59,761 48). incfodmg inter est al 8.500% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made ano provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in gaged premises, or soma part of them, at public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p.m., on June 15. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and ere Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on June 1,2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF A parcel ot land in the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as beginning at a point which is 1206.56 feet East and 515.89 feet North of the Southwest comer of Section 6. Town 1 North, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 20. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, running thence South on a line parallel with the highway. 115 1/2 fent, thence East 179 feet, thence North 115 1/2 feet, thence West 179 feet to the place of Range Ann McClean Hayes at age 87 in 1907 By Joyce F. Weinbrecht in 1837 Hastings was a sawmill, a couple of crude dwellings and forest everywhere There was a long deep ravine that ran from north to south about in the center of the vil­ lage of Hastings. Over time it was filled in and there is little sign of it today. The first cabin had been built at this spot, a living room and two bedrooms in 1835 by Slocum H. Bunker and his brother Thomas Ann McClellan came to Hastings with her father and mother in the fall of 1837, at age 17. She told about her arrival in 1907, when she was 87 years old. She reported that: “ft was about 3 p.m. on Oct. 20, 1837, when she first arrived in Hastings. There was one log cabin, a shanty and a sawmill. (The cabin was that of Mr. and Mrs. Slocum Bunker.] The shanty was occupied by Williard Hayes and Abner Parmelee who were employees of the Hastings Company and were there to build a grist mill for the company. “The McClellands had been on the way from Yankee Springs after staying there for the night, since 5 a.m. The weather was balmy with the fail coloring just beginning The road was rough and difficult. It wound through the scenic countryside towards the east, and their new home. “The McClellan family spent the first few days of their time in Hastings in the Hayes and Parmelee shanty. “There was a small amount of cleared land around the Bunker log cabin. (About where the City Hall now stands, 2000). Otherwise the land was covered with virgin forest. The shanty was near the Slocum's log house and the sawmill, which was to the routh on Fall Creek “Mrs. Bunker was delighted to meet Ann McClellan, the first white woman that she had seen fot more than 14 months They spent hours working together and talking about their old lives and their new lives to come. “Indians were here in many numbers. Over the Thomapplc River to the north (where First Wand park is now], there was a camp of more 'han 100 tepees in October of 1837 “During the fall of 1837 the Indians held a pow wow. Indians came from miles around to attend the festivities. The Indian women danced for hours at a time, holding thetr bodies trim and erect following the rhythm, back and forth along a narrow pathway. The males also moved in fantastic revolutions and swaying. “This group of Indians had their head­ quarters tn this area just north of the Thor­ napple River, opposite where the little set­ tlement of Hastings was growing. They gathered berries, which they dried, and pre­ pared venison by drying it for winter use. These Indians were very peaceful and the people of the village were not afraid of them, unless they were drinking liquor. This would make them unpredictable. There was a code among them, however, that when they were drinking some one or two of them would remain sober to help control the more savage and unpredictable behavior of their people. “The Daniel McClellan family had been residents of Ithaca, N.Y., where they had lived with their eight children. “James McClellan, brother of Daniel McClellan, had come to Barry County and located three 80-acrc tracts of land on the prime southeast of Hastings for the two families. This land was located on Section 27 and Section 34. This land was mostly open and free of trees. It was soon ready for planting with a minimum of clearing. “The family set out for Michigan on Oct 3, 1837. They had already sent two spans of horses and covered wagons to Detroit to await their amval. They left Ithaca in a packet boat on the Erie Canal and were two days en route to Buffalo. From there they took the steamer “James Madison,” reach­ ing Detroit on Oct. 7, 1837. “They harnessed their teams, placed their belongings into the two wagons and headed out into the wilderness toward Barry Coun­ ty “Michigan had lots of woods and very few people ir those days. It took the McClellans 13 days to make the overland trip to Hastings from Detroit. “The Daniel McClellans took a side trip from Ann Arbor to Clinton by stage coach to visit with Mrs. McClellan's brother, intending to rejoin the others at Marshall. But when James and the others reached Marshall. Daniel and his wife were not there “The family couldn't afford to linger in Marshall for very long and as there was no communication from Daniel and his wife, the party moved on toward Hastings. They stopped overnight at Gull Prairie (now Richland] and at Yankee Springs at the Mansion. “Ann McClellan, as the oldest daughter in the family of eight, resumed the role of mother to the children from Ann Arbor to Hastings and even after until Mrs. Daniel McClellan, who had become ill at Clinton and was detained there until she could recover and join the family some six weeks later. Daniel McClellan had walked from Clinton to Hastings, arriving a week after James and the children arrived there. “Ann McClellan was suddenly plunged into the role of mother for her siblings and housekeeper as well. She didn't know what had happened tu her parents at first. The hamlet of Hastings didn’t have many ele­ ments of civilized life. She was in a crude little village made up of two huts and a sawmill and with only Mrs. Bunker for companionship. The terrible possibilities of what could have happened to her parents in the wilderness was troubling. “When the McClellans arrived in Mar shall they had met Willard Hayes and Abn­ er Parmelee, who lived at Hastings. These two men offered the use of their shanty to the McClellans until they could get a place of their own. The McClellans lived in the Bunker home for a time also. “Arm McClellan felt so homesick and lonesome when she reached Hastings. It appeared so desolate and unlike to what she was used to. But she immediately resolved that she would not be lonesome or home­ sick and would make the most of what she and where she was. As more people arrived, the town became less lonely. “The winter of 1837-1838 was very mild with very little snow and no sleighing that year. The McClellans decided that Michi­ gan and Barry county had the most glorious climate in the world. They were able to see deer and other wildlife nearly every day. both in the hamlet and at the farm. “During the winter of 1837-1838 Daniel and James McClellan built a log house, which was !6-by-24 feet. This was built near the spring brook on Cedar Creek, south and west of where the county farm, now Thornapple Manor, now stands. The McClellans moved to the farm as soon as the log house was finished Then the broth­ ers. Daniel and James, built another log house south of the first home. Daniel and his family moved into the newer cabin. James went back east and brought back his family to live in the first house that they had built. In the meantime, the hamlet of Hastings was growing. Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Rush moved to Hastings and built a home about on the first block of what is now South Broadway, about where the Adrounie House is today (2000]. Levi Chase and his family moved to the village and built a home near the river just off of what is now Michigan, about where the Superette is now located. “The McCIcllcn brothers were ready to farm their land. They discovered that they must have a yoke of oxen to plow the land. They sold one of the team, of horses and bought oxen. There were no bams in which to shelter their animals. They put bells on them and let them roam, finding them by the sound of the bells. The oxen and the cows foraged for themselves and had to be rounded up when they were needed. Hunt­ ing the cattie often fell to the younger fam­ ily members. “While hunting the cattle, following the sounds of the bells, one day in 1839, one of the brothers had traveled several miles, when he heard someone talking. As he approached in opening in the woods, he saw a man, l.is wife and two children kneel­ ing in prayer. The husband who was offer­ ing the prayer, giving thanks to God for hav­ ing guided the family safely to their new home in the wilderness. “The family turned out to be the family of Lorenzo Mudge, who bad just arrived in Castleton Township, Section No. 32. “Meanwhile the.of Hayhngs was growing. A town site company had platted the village and was selling off lots. Three men from Marshall owned most of the land. Dr. William Hayes, William Dib­ ble and Lansing Kingsbury were part of the Hastings Company. Continued Next Week Dinner to help cancer victim A benefit dinner for Tammy MacLaughlin, who recently was diagnosed with cancer, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at Zion Lutheran Church, 6338 Veite Road, Woodland Proceeds will be used to help her with some of her medical costs for treatment. The menu will include scalloped potatoes with ham, corn, applesauce, rolls, pies and cakes and coffee and punch. Suggested price is $5 per person or SIS running thence North from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with 1948CL from the date of such sate, unless determined 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: May 4. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Dated: April 20. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie #991011174 Falcons Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie #991011257 Panthers (5/18) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven D. Bowerman and Cathi Bowerman husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Mortgage America (IMC). Inc. Mortgagee, dated August 25. 1997. and recorded on September 22. 1997 in docu­ ment 1001892, Barrv County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the IMC (6H) Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting April 12,2000 Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. All Board members present and Deputy Supervisor. Mark Doster. Agenda was approved with additions Minutes of Regular Board Meeting; March 8, 2000 were approved with corrections Minutes of dosed session held during March 8. Mortgage Company. Assignee by an assignment dated November 22. 1999. which was recorded on January 4. 2000. in document 1039803, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of 2000 were approved. Minutes of Budget Workshop held March 21. 2000 were approved with corrections Minutes ot Budget Hearing held March 30. 2000 were approved. FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO AND MflOO dollars ($47,652.34). including interest at 12.500% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 3/01 and 9/01 of each year. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pjn.. on June 8.2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 19 of Block D of Pleasant Shores, in Section 19. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats. Page 59, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month (s) Irom the date of such sale, unless determmed abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated April 27. 2000 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: 248 593 1303 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie #981010195 Ravens 14707 Doster Road, driveway installed against drainage; Request was made by the Board for Department reports received pnd filed. Cable Franchise Agreement remained tabled Initial Response Agreement with Gun Plains Township was tabled. Update on scrap tire project grant: approved wages for counters and supervisors Refused sewer rate hike; any additional monies to be taken out of debt retirement. Rate hike is tabled. Approved Van Oosten request for Plat Lot Drvision of Lot 90 Hughes Park 2 Informal meeting of Four Townships to go over Appointed Trustee Teresa Milter to SWBCSWA Board as rotating member. Approved Treasurer Vicky Nottingham to Planning Consortium Board if we enter into this agreement with the four townships. Opened Parking Lot bids for Township Hall parking lot and approved the bid to Caparossi Accepted resignation of Dave ©briefer from Accepted resignation of Nick Hammond from Pine Lake Fee Dept., as fire fighter Reappointed Trustee Mary Herzog to Library (5/25) per family. Board Approved lot of outstandmg btts as presented in the amount of $10,194.40. Adjourned at 10:50 p.m. Normajean Nichols, Clerk Attested toby: Lloyd Goymgs, Supervisor SINGER SCHOOL MODEL Sew & Serge Sewing Machine Factory Tested from Weekend Seminar They Must Be Sold!! AH machine* offered 14 an intersection with the normal shore Ime of Pine Lake, thence Southwesterly along said shore Ime for 48 feet, thence North 66 degrees 16 minutes West for 148 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) b^The redemption period shall be 6 month (s) The log house built by Slocum H. Bunker in 1836. This sketch was drawn by John Ironside under the guidance of John Wickham, who came to Barry County in the early 1830s. His family settled in Cartton Township. 10 West, degrees 25 minutes East, for 88 feet, thence South 51 degrees 26 minutes East for 177 feet to n the most modem machines in the SINGER line. AH machines are In factoty-seaied cartons. SINGER'S 25-Year Nationwide Guarantee a included. WHAT IS A SEW & SERGE SEWING MACHINE??? FIRST—IT IS A SOPHISTICATED SEWING MACHINE that does buttonholes (any size). Stretch Stltchtny. Invisible Blind Homs. Monograms. R.bbmg. Double Seams. Zippers, Sews on Buttons, Hama, Damino. Applique. Zig Zag. Basting. Blanket Stitch. Quitting and much more. SECOND—IT HAS A SERGING STITCH. This allows you to sow the seam and overedge the material in one operation. THIRD—THEY ARE DESIGNED TO SEW ALL FABRICS without adjustmant such as Lew's, Canvas. Upholstery, Nylon. Stretch Materials. Silk. Percale. Organdy. AND _. THEY EVEN SEW LEATHER! Now you have it all In one machine. THIS IS AN AUTHORIZED FACTORY SALE. Phone Orders Accepted 1-888-538-8885 Without Ad S499 — cash, checks, mastercard, visa, discover LOCATION: Radio Shack, 103 W. State, Hastings (Toll-free) 1-888-538-8885 DATE: Saturday, May 6th, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ... ■■=======... (5/4) �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 4 2000 Reading, most certainly, is fun and very rewarding On Tuesday, May 2, the Catholic Daughters honored first graders from St Rose School in Hastings for reading a minimum of 100 books in addition to their regular classroom reading. As a sports editor, this is generally not the type of assignment that I usually have the opportunity to go out and cover. But fortunately this time, the reward for reading was mine as a fellow staff writer, assistant editor Elaine Gilbert, was on a well-deserved vacation. 1 just hope that Elaines beautiful red roses are still hanging in there when she returns. Back to the story. Before I left the office to cover the special ceremony, the possibilities for what this column would be about were already being evaluated. There were many topics that were considered. Here were a couple of ideas: 1. What should be done about Major League Baseball's problem with players opting to brawl? It's a problem that stems from the players' concern about protecting certain parts of the plate. 2. Why is the National Basketball Association having a problem keeping its audience interested in its game? Michael jordan, we know, has retired, but is that the only reason why the NBA is having such a hard time filling the seats and keeping a healthy television audience? 3. Why don't more people watch hockey? and isn't Detroit Red Wing coach Scotty Bowman an utter genius? Taking Vyacheslav Kozlov, Brent Gilchrist and Matthieu Dandenault out of the lineup Monday and inserting Dougy Brown, Aaron Ward and Stacy Roest proved to be just what the Wings' lineup needed. Igor Larionov, Segei Fedorov and Brendan Shanahan may have been the goal scorers, but it was the new blood that helped to jump start this once aching club. Hopefully, Wednesday's ice battle was just as fulfilling. 4. Isn’t the National Hockey League quite fortunate to have both John Saunders (lead guy ar. ESPN) and Keith Jones (Philadelphia Flyer forward)? Saunders once played hockey at Western Michigan University, but was probably the second best player in his family behind his brother, Bernie. Jones also attended and played hockey at WMU, but is probably the second best player to ever to come out of Brantford, Int. The first, of course, being the Great One, Wayne Gretzky. Wayland Wildcats and the Caledonia Fighting Scots. 8. Why are some fans of prep sports so obnoxious? Yes, once again on my Tuesday afternoon covering baseball anil softball in Delton, I ran into a loud and very unpleasant fan who just happened to be rooting for the Pennfield Panthers and not the Delton Panthers. Maybe that was his problem. Fortunately, (I tend to do this often now that I'm getting older) I just walked away, shaking my head, no words uttered. And that's when I arrived at St. Rose and found something much more pleasant. What could be better llian seeing a number of smiling children who have found out the value of reading Who knows, maybe someday one of these children will grow up to be the next Dylan Thomas or even e. e. cummings. The students were presented with awards by their teacher Sister Marie Ursula, Catholic Daughters Regent Carol Kensington and Father Chuck Fisher at St. Rose Church. Being from a family of many educators, I am well aware of the value of good education and obviously the children have just that at St. Rose. I may not be Catholic, but I am religious and I just wish that all kids could find peace, happiness and all the knowledge that they would hope to have. I heard that Sister Marie Ursula was a good teacher and now I know the reasons why. All the children received a certificate and a gold medal. There names were read 5. Who is Bobby Knight? and why cant everyone see how caring and cuddly he actually can be? 6. What makes a hero? and why do we choose to idolize those who can dunk a basketball, but not necessarily read a book about it? One more question 'bout heroes, what will we do if Tiger Woods doesn't film any more Nike shoe advertisements? 7. Why Hastings High School joining the O-K Gold Conference makes perfect sense? I know. I'm already pumped up about future matchups between the and they marched to the front, hearing the applause of their parents and peers as they strolled on. It was a very special moment, even for one journalist who thoroughly enjoyed this time away from the ball fields. To see the smiles on these children faces reminded me of the rewards 'hat can be achieved in life with just a little perseverance and encouragement. After the grandparents and parents were thanked. Father Chuck Fisher had these words to aay: "It's a great thing to be able to read; it is something we can do for the rest of our lives." A simple message, but right to the point. Maybe one of these children at St Rose Tuesday heard that message and will go on and become the next Mitch Albom <x even Mike Royko? This program at St. Rose not only helps the children with their reading skills, but hopefully plants a seed to encourage an interest in reading for the rest of their lives. You see, reading can be FUNdamenial. This was a great assignment for me to cover. It reminds me that not all the great stories (just most) revolve around sports. It also was a thrill to see ail of the happy kids being happy about something that is really good. My good friend Cory Bunge, I know now, is not just a great golfer and a great picture drawer, but he, like the many other children who valued from this program, is also a great reader. Talk to you soon. Alumni Game is May 29 The 2000 Hastings High School Baseball Alumni Game will include a couple of special tributes . The contest, which is slated for Monday, May 29 at the high school ball diamond, will honor the 1975 Saxon squad that went to the regional finals and won a league championship. Of course, all former Saxon ballplayers are encouraged to attend. Parents of former players are asked to inform their athletes of the event. John Cuddahee will serve as a honorary coach. This is the 24th annual Hastings High School Baseball Alumni Game and the action will start around 1:30 p.m. Players, however, might want to get to the Johnson Field diamond a little early to warm up. If you have any questions about the game, contact coach Bernie Oom al (616) 765-3555. Hastings' Virginia Jennings (13) hooks the ball to the wide side for a goal during the varsity soccer match against LoweS. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Soccer Saxons win varsity games over league foes The soccer Saxons arc on a real serious roll, winning their last three games with a very serious focus. The third of those triumphs came Monday, as coach Dennis Argetsinger's varsity squad shut out Lowell at home 4­ 0. With the victory, Hastings improved to 6-2 overall. At half, the game was scoreless, but Argetsinger told his team to go out and score four goals if they didn't want to practice even more than what was planned. They listened and all was good. Goals were scored by Amy Steele, Libby Gibbons, Virginia Jennings and Jessica Gole. Assists were made by Erin Bradley and Rachel MacKenzie. Hastings blanked Wyoming Park at home 10-0 last Friday, two days after winning a dramatic >1 contest against Hudsonville. The relatively easy win over Park saw a number of Saxon players contribute. Jessica Gole had two goals and an assist, Virginia Jennings had a goal and an assist, Libby Gibbons had two goals, Erin Bradley had a goal and an assist, Jenny Shaw had a goal, Kristen Wildem had a goal, Rachel MacKenzie had a goal and two assists, Kelli Zerbel had an assist and Ivy Malone had a goal. Malone, who normally is found tending the Saxon goal, played out in the field during the second half and was rewarded with the score. SOCCER... Continued page 13 Delton earns split; Stiles gets hits Derek Stiles was in his hitting rhythm Tuesday as the Delton Kellogg High School varsity baseball team battled Pennfield in a KVA doubleheader in Delton. Stiles collected four hits, including a grand slam home run. in the first game that Delton Kellogg won 18-12. In the second contest, Stiles ripped two more hits, including one that went for two bases, but Pennfield took that game 13-3. Delton collected 13 hits in the opener as Stiles had four, J.T. Charron two, David Overbcek one, Jud Stephens one, Jon Garcia two, Robert Boyle one and Kevin Lillibridge two. Eric Boze also helped his team's cause by scoring two runs. Jerred Leo was the winning pitcher in relief. Overbcek started the game on the mound. Pennfield had 10 hits in the first with its big blast coming on a home run by John Zima. In the nightcap, however, Pennfield rebounded to earn a split. Pennfield had 13 runs on 10 hits, while Delton managed three runs on nine hits. Taking nan in the 1999 Hastings High School Alumni Baseball Game were (front row. from left) Roger Byykonen (1987). Jack Hobert (1989). Brad Tolies (1985). Bryan Allerding, Greg Heath (1988). Paul Roy (1988), Bruce Case (1981); (back row) Mark Larsen (1982), Leo Reardon Jr. (1972). Dave Reardon (1980), Colin Cruttenden (1971), Josh Thornton (1997), Tyler Allerding (1998), Larry' Allerding (1975), Tim Larsen (1975), Dave Ehredt (1993) and Roy McPherson. Missing from the photo is Troy Burch (1987). DELTON... Continued page 13 Delton pitcher David Overbeek fires one to the plate in the first game. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 4. 2000 - Page 11 Hastings golfers keep on winning Nicolai's 35. Every stroke counted in a tight match between the vanity golf teams from Hastings and Forest Hills Central Tuesday al the Hastings Country Club. But when the scores were all tabulated, it was the host Saxons coming out on front by two. Hastings tallied a 213 and FHC a 215 in the O-K White Conference vanity match. Scores for the Saxons included a 47 by Katie Welton, a 53 by Leah Rumford, a 56 by Kristie Welton, a 57 by Heather Drumm and a 60 by Erica Barnum FHC was led by Liza Liversedge's 45. Hastings defeated Wayland April 26 at the Yankee Springs Golf Course 189­ 238. Leading the Saxons were Erica Barnum with a 45, Katie Welton with a 46, Leah Pumford with a 48, Heather Drumm with a 50 and Kristie Welton with a 50. Wayland was topped by Stephanie Saxon hoop camps announced Three separate summer basketball camps are scheduled to take place at Hastings High School, two for boys' eagers and one for girls. Boys entering grades 5-8 are encouraged to take part in the Saxon Boys Summer Basketball Camp June 12-16. High school varsity coach Don Schils. and five former and current varsity players, will be conducting this camp. The camp will feature drills, competitions and daily games for those who want to become better basketball players. It will take place at the high school gymnasium from 9:15-11:15 a.m. The cost is $30 and pre­ registration is required. Payment is due by June 2. Players should wear proper basketball attire such as shoes, shorts, socks and shirts. Campers will receive a regulation size blue and gold rubber basketball. Awards will also be given out. A camp for boys entering grades 3-4 will be held June 12-16 from 8-9 a.m. Schils, along with current and former Saxon basketball players, will conduct this camp as well. It will be held at Star Elementary and the cost is $20. Pre­ registration is required. Proper basketball attire is expected and campers will receive a basketball and awards. Payment is due by June 2 and checks should be made payable to Hastings Aret Schools. The third camp is tne Saxon Girls' Summer Basketball Camp. It is for girls entering the 4th-8th grades and will be held at the high school gymnasium. Cost is $30. The camp will run from 10 a.m.noon. Girls basketball coach Steve Laubaugh and Hastings girls vanity basketball players will run the camp that will feature daily skills instruction, drill work, individual attention and instruction, officiated team scrimmages, individual contests, free throws, knock out, hot shot and 3 on 3 games. Payment is due by June 9. Questions can be directed to 948­ 4414. LEGAL HOTICE Noctc* of Mortgage Forectoeure Salo TNW FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAI PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - DMauR has boon made to tne conoKions or a mongage mace oy nocote i_ Beiaor.. a single woman (original mortgagors) to Gehrke Mortgage Corporation. Heather Rose watches her fairway shot sail closer to the green during a recent home match at the Hastings Country Club. Coach Bruce Krueger s Saxons also finished first in two three-team matches last week, winning at the Charlotte Country Club April 28 and April 27 at Ironwood. At Charlotte, Hastings' carded a 197 to beat Charlotte (215) and Belding (205). Katie Welton was the medalist with a 41. Other Saxon scores were a 50 by Heather Drumm, a 52 from Erica Barnum, a 54 from Leah Pumford and a 54 from Heather Rose. Charlotte was led by Ashley Moore's 43, while Belding received a 44 from Tiffany Sayers. Katie Welton's 38 al Ironwood proved to be one shot better than Wyoming Park's Nikki Kamps. Hastings' team ended with a 169, Lowell was second with a 189 and Wyoming Park managed a 198. The Saxons also received a 42 from Leah Pumford, a 44 from Erica Barnum, a 45 from Kristie Welton and a 50 from Katie Jones. Kate Gunberg and Jenny Gunberg each carded rounds of 46 to lead Lowell. Hastings also took part in last Saturday s Jenison Invitational, finishing eighth out of 11 teams. The scores for the Saxons were a 95 from Katie Welton, a 100 from Leah Pumford, a 101 from Heather Drumm, a 108 from Erica Barnum and a 109 from Kristie Welton. Freshman squad rallies for tournament triumph In its final game of the Grandville Tournament and the final inning of its contest versus Caledonia, Hastings' freshman team tallied seven runs to win 9-5. The victory propelled the Saxons to third place in the tournament. The game was knotted I-1 after five innings before Hastings' bats came alive. Aaron Snider hit a solo home run to pul the blue and gold ahead 2-1. In the seventh, Hastings scored six times, all the runs coming after two outs. Eli Schmidt opened the rally with a single, Travis M Millan followed with a sacrifice bunt, Snider then singled, B.J. Donnini collected a two-base rap, Brian DeVries walked. Josh Bailey singled, Caledonia committed an error. Josh Sanders walked and Chris Rounds doubled to complete the Saxon scoring. Caledonia came back to score four times in the bottom of the seventh, but toug.i defense stopped the Fighting Scots short. In early tournament games, Hastings fell to Grandville 11-1 and lost a 9-7 decision that was halted early because of the two hour lime limit. Leading the hitting attack in the il-l loss were Brian DeVries with a double and Eli Schmidt, Aaron Snider, Josh Bailey and Dan Wilkins each with singles. Snider also pitched, allowing three runs. Tournament ••»cofiunucKi on page 13 JV baggers collect hits Ted Greenfield blasted a two-run home run for Hastings, but Hudsonville still managed to pull out an 11-4 junior varsity baseball win April 26 over the Saxons. Beside Greenfield's dinger that produced two RBI, Ryan Stamm had a double, David Wilson had a single that manufactured two RBI and Ben Mann had a single. Hastings tallied two runs in the first inning and two in the seventh. Hudsonville had three erch in the first and second innings, two each in the third and fourth and a single run in the sixth inning. Saturday at the Michael Robinson Tournament at Catholic Central. Hastings fell to Wyoming Park 17-2 and to Catholic Central 16-1. Brandon Burke had two hits and David Wilson one for the blue and gold. One of Burke’s base raps went for an RBI. Jeremy Shilling. Ted Greenfield, David Wilson. Zac Fulmer, Corey Pettengill and Carl Caldwell each had hits versus Catholic Centra' with Wilson's hit going for an RBI. Zac Fulmer and Brad Currier each had hits in a 19-2 second game defeat April 29 to Forest Hills Central. Currier's hit went for an RBI. In the first game. Forest Hills Central won 15-0. Football camp begins June 12 fhc Saxon Football Technique Camp is designed to give each individual athlete an opportunity to learn the basics of the Saxon offense and defense, as well as punting and kicking skills The camp is a technique camp and is not a conditioning camp. Seven on seven passing, defensive skills and other situations will be covered. Camp dates are Monday, June 12Wednesday, June 14 and is for players in the seventh-12th grades. Instructions start each day at 9 a.m. and conclude at noon. Athletes are to meet at the high school field house each day at 9 a.m. Drop off and parking is available on the lower practice field and not at the field house. Cost of camp is $35 per player or $60 per family. Checks should be made out to Hastings High School Football Camp and mailed to the high school. Scholarships are available by calling coach Jeff Keller. Each athlete should be dressed in workout cloths. Football shoes are also recommended. On hand to give instructions at the camp will be Hastings freshman, junior varsity and varsity coaches as well as current college football players. If you have any questions about the camp, call coach Jeff Keller at 948-9448 or Hastings High School at 948-4409. Panther Athletic Stars... These athletes from Delton Kellogg High School were honored this past winter as All­ Barry County athletes. Pictured are (front row, from left) Amber Noviskey (volleyball), Gary Herbert (wrestling), Lisa Wilcockson (volleyball); (back row) David Overbcek (wrestling). Bill Ferris (wrestling) and Robert Boyle (basketball). Also honored at not photgraphed is Jon Heethuis (wrestling). Eyes and Racket... Middleville's Kevin Schmitz eyes his return made during a singles match at last Saturday's TK Invitational. The host Trojans took part in the four-team event along with area foe Caledonia. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 31.1997, PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION and recorded on November 5.1997 in Document No. 1003783, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Standard Federal Bank. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated October 31.1997. which was record­ ed on November 12. 1997. in Document No. 1003989. Barry County Records, on which mort­ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by toe Prairieville Township Planning gage there » darned to be due at the date here­ of Vw sum of SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE Commission on Wednesday. May 24. 2000. at 730 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Han. 10115 HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR AND 554100 doSars South Norns Road, within the Township. (664.174.5b). ndudmg merest at 8500% par PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Hems to be considered at tots public heanng annum. Under toa power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and include, in brief, the following: 1. The purposed t ezoning of a parcel of land described as all that part of the North tour hun­ provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ Road and West ot Crooked Lake and commonly referred to as: SommerviHes Campground (13001 South Norns Road) The aforementioned property is proposed to be rezoned from the existing *C-1' Rural Area gage w* be foreclosed by a safe at the mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hoattngs. Ml at 1W p.m . on Juno 8. 2000 Said premwes are ssuated n CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barty County. Michigan, and are deserted as: Let 3 of E W Btees ropiat of a part of the South IM ot Section 17. Town 3 Nortt Range 8 West, being a repiat of the following; Lots 7.8.9 and 10 of Bkx* 13 of HJ. Kenfwid s Addition to the City of Hastings. Lots 4, 5. 6 and part of 7 ot John Lxhty'i Frt AddWon to the CSy ot Hastings and Lots 4, 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. and part of Lots 3 and 10 of Farvww Addition to toe CSy of Hastngs. accord­ ing to toe recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Labar 3 of Plats on Pago 24 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from toe dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. to which case the redemption penod shaR be X days from the date ot such sale DM. Aprt 27. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593 1303 and dred feet ot toe Northeast fractional 1/4 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 lying Easterly of Norns *I8-month C.D. 6*75% a.p.y. Convenience Commercial District to the ‘A* Agricultural District. 2 Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission at the Public Hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance and Township Land Use Master Plan and Map and the proposed amendments thereto may be examined at the Prameviile Township Hafl located at 10115 Norns Road within the Township at any reasonable Minimum opening deposit - *500 time from and after the first publication of this Notice until and including the time of public hear­ ing and may be further examined at the public heanng The Prameviile Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the nght to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed zoning amendments at or following the public hear­ *FVnakv for earlv withdrawal, limited time offer ing AH interested parties are invited to participate in discussion on the matter Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of panted matena! being considered at the heanng to individuals with disabilities at the heanng upon five (5) days notice to the Prameviile ATIONAL Township Clerk lnc.viduals with disabilities requmng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prameviile Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below ANK of PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Normajean Nichols. Clerk ASTINGS Prameviile Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road S T.Cu, r C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suae IX Btogham Fanns. Ml 48025 File *990505640 Ravens *7-month C.D. 6«45% a.p.y. Delton. Michigan 49046 616-623-2664 Member FDIC (5,25) West State at Broadway Hastings, Mich. 945-3437 Gun Lake Office 12850W. M-179 Hwy. 795-7116 or 792-4406 www.nationalbankofhastings.com �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 4 2000 DK softball struggles in doubleheader defeats In the first game, coach Kelly Yoder told her Delton Kellogg High School varsity softball team that better decisions and less errors would help them to be more competitive in its doubleheader against Kalamazoo Valley Association foe Pennfield. The Lady Panthers will play another home KVA doublchcadcr today (Thursday, May 4) against Kalamazoo Christian. But, Pennfield still was able to walk away from Delton Tuesday afternoon with a pair of relatively easy wins. 16-0 and Delton track teams win Panther battles 13-3. Delton committed 10 errors in the first game, not helping the cause of its pitcher Rebecca Farrell, who threw well despite the lopsided score. Pennfield capitalized on those mistakes and received a solid pitching performance from Holly Hock, who held Delton scoreless. in the second game. Delton received two hits each from Farrell and Maria Insalata, but fell by 10 runs. In total. Delton managed six hits in the nightcap. In a battle of the Panthers. the Delton teams proved to be the better. Delton defeated KVA foe Pennfield in prep boys' and girls' track meets April 26 al home. Delton's boys prevailed 109 1/2-27 1/2. while the girls won 76-51. Christy Haas shows a smile after reaching first base safely in the first game. Hastings runs past Park in league track meet Joe Shaeffer in the high jump (5-8). Sam Stafford in the 100 (11.43), Nick Deline in the she* put (44-7) and Adam Schantz in the 200 (23.2,'. Hastings also won two of the four relay races. Bruce Carpenter, Adam Schantz, Brandon Dahn and Sam Stafford captured the 800 in 1:35.85. The same foursome combined to win the 400 in 45.75. Jason Goggins took first place in the long jump and the 100 hurdles as Hastings toppled Wyoming Park 71-57 in prep track and field action Morday at Wyoming Park. Goggins cleared 19-9 in the long jump and ran a 16.61 in the 100 hurdles. Other individual winners for the Saxons were Isaac Solmes in the discus (139-8). TVSC Scores... Delton pitcher Rebecca Farren (10) prepares to send one to the plate during her team’s dout lebeader Tuesday versus Pennfield. Vicksburg 6-0 and the U19 team winning over Zeeland 3-0. Allison Cooney scored two goals for Kristy Tolger tallied two goals to lead Thoms pple Valley Soccer Club’s U12 team to a 2-1 win over Wayland. Teams of the TVSC went 3-1 over the weekend with the IH3 Winning 3-0 over Byron Center, the U14 squad losing to Individual winners for Delton’a boys were Nick Manhall in the 100 (11.52), Bill Ferris in the discui (131-10), Kody Louden in the 1600 (4:48.41), Brandon Newington in the pole vault (11-0), Regan Doele in the 400 (55.02). Jamie Collier in the 300 hurdles (42.61), Kyle Williams in the 800 (2:10.81), Bill Ferris in the shot put (45-6), Nick Marshall in the 200 (24.61) and Kyle Williams in the 3200(10:42.19). The Panthers also managed a sweep in the relay races with Bill Roberts, Scott Styf, Kyle Williams and Jerrod Auckemun (9:37.410 in the 3200, Regan Doele, Josh Austin. Jamie Collier and Nick Marshall (1:35.62) in the 800. Regan Doele. Josh Austin, Chris Pease and Nick Marshall (46.51) and Jamie Collier. Chris Pease, John Sackett and Regan Doele in the 1600 (3:44.66). Pint place individuals for Delton's girts were Amber Noviskey in the high jump (4-8). Dawn Vickery in the shot put (31-0 1/2). Andrea Mendoza in the 100 hurdles (18.6), Dawn Vickery in the discus (105­ 3) and Lauren Cooper in the 3200 (13:55.54). Delton also finished first in two of the relay events. Heather Dybalski. Tessa Hammond, Erin Sutton and Lauren Cooper were lope in the 3200 (14:42.74) and Alison Rodarte, Amy Collard, Danielle Page and Amy Ferriell finished first in the 400 (56.52). Mattawan Falls... Delton's boys also came up with a 84­ 53 win against Mattawan Monday ia a KVA contest in Mattawan. First place achievers for the Panthers were Bill Ferris (discus), Jamie Collier (110 high hurdles and 300 hurdles), Kody Louden (1600 and 3200), Regan Doele (400), Kyle Williams (800) and Nick Marshall (200). The Panthers also woo all four relay events with Bill Roberts, Scott Styf. Kyle Williams and Kody Louden in the 3200, Regan Doele, Josh Austin, Kris Pease and Nick Marshall in the 400, Collier. Krin PeauTJohnSaRsfand Regan Doele in the 1600. Delton's boys are now 4-0 overall and 3-0 in the KVA. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice ia hereby given that the Hastings City Council wfl PUT THE EQUITY hold a Special Workshop Meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm. on Monday. May 8. 2000, in the Qty Hafl Council Chamber. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, for foe purpose of discussing foe 2000/2001 Fiscal Year Budget IN YOUR HOME TO WORK For additional krfon nation pertaining to said work session, please contact foe City Clerk al 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058, or by caMng 616-945-2468. phone 616-945-2468. or TDD caR relay services 1-800-649­ 3777. Everil G. Manehum City Clerk You've worked hard to accumulate the equity in your home. At Hastings City Bank, we're working just as hard to give you access to your home’s equity. Our Home Equity plan options are mote flexible and economical than ever before. BRANCH ADMINISTRATOR Join our management team! Two Great Options. Choose either a fixed rate loan or a line of credit. Whichever, you choose, we'll help you with the terms that are easy on the budget. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF The successful candidate will be responsible profitability. HOPE. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required as well as 4-6 years of bank have proven business development and lending Interest on your loan may even be tax deductible. Check v. ith your tax advisor about potential tax savings. It all starts with you. Simply call or stop by any Hastings City Bank office today to put your home's equity to work for you. skills, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, including profit sharing, esop. 40l(k), life, dental and medical insurance. Qualified candidates may send a resume with salary history to: Hastings City Bank www.hastingscitybank.com Hastings, Ml 49058 •Fees and closing costs ve waived until July I. 2000 Appraisal fees are waived when the sate equalized value (SEV) can be used m place erf the nornull) required appraisal Home Equity lune Annual Percentage Rale i APR) vanes through life at km Cunent APR as <rf 4/1/00 a II 00% and muimuir APR is 18% Home Equity Fixed Loan as at VI AJO ranges from BOE/M/F Sjostings (fttvSonk County. Michigan, and are on Page 49; rnance Norm 89 ds grass, 38 min­ utes West 022 feet along the South lew d said Lot 84. to me East line d Reynolds Road cuFdesac. thence South 00 degree!. 13 mirw-aa Weal 1110 leal along me East lone d said cul-de-sac; thence South 89 degrees. 38 minutes East 0.70 teat to me East 1/8 lined said Section 33; mence North 00 degrees. 04 mmoles, X seconds East 33 The redemption period shall be 6 morrth(s) from ma daw d such sate. unless datermxwd abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 150 W. Court Street <=¥ Barry described as: The West 270 feet d me North 330 feet d me East 112 d the Northeast 1/4 d Section 33. Town 2 Norm. Range 9 West, together with a parcel d land in the West 1/2 d the Northeast 1/4 d Section 33. described as beginning al me War­ section d me East 1/8 lined said Section S3 and the South law d Ld 84 d Roy K. Contes Subdivaion No. 1 as recorded In Uber 4 d Plats I11. 0 fed to the place d beginning: excepting thardorm any and all parts d Lots 83 and 84 d stud pW lying East d sexi East 1/8 Hrw d Section Personnel Manager postings fttv Sank Member FDIC ONE HONORED THIRTY-THREE AND 88/100 dollars (8223,378.11), including interest al branch bank activities, including marketing and Administrator. management experience. Candidates will also Tax Advantages. Services Inc.. Mortgagee, dated February 23. 1999. and recorded on March 9 1999 m Document 41026283. Barry County Hearts. Michigan. and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Creda Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC. Assignee, by an assignment dated December 29. 1999. which was recorded on March 17. 2000. In Document 41042200. Barry County Records, m which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the daw narad me sum d TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE THOUSAND for the administration and coordination of the banker to fill an opening we have for a Branch For a limited time only, we're waiving the usual fees and costs.* FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - OetouS has been made In me conditions o< a mortgage made by David A Brandi, and Karti S. Branch, husband and wde (original mortgagers) to NabonsCreda Financial I1. 029% per annum. Under me power of sale contained In said mortgage and me statute » such case made and provided, notice is hereby given mat add mort­ gage wB be toredoeed by a sale d me mort­ gaged premises, or some part o. mem. at puMc venue, at the Barry County Covrihouee in Hastings. Michigan at 100 p.m., on May 18, Hastings City Bank is seeking an experienced No Closing Costs & Fees. Hot let of Mortgage Foroctosure Sale THS HRM BA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AKV INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED 800 3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the daw d such sale Deled April 8. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1303 Trott 8 Tran. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suae 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite 4200012529 Ravens (5/4) �The Hast.ngs Banner - Thursday. May 4 2000 - Page 13 Bruins baseball continues to score runs, win games Kellogg Community Colleges baseball learn has won six in a row and a former Saxon has certainly done his share keep the club on a winning track. Andrew Courtright, a Hastings High School graduate, drove in two runs and collected a key hit in KCC's 10*7 win over Lansing Community College April 29 in Lansing. The Bruins also won the second game of the doubleheader. 5-1. In KCC's 4-3 second game win versus Muskegon Community College April 27. Courtright went 1for-2 with an RBI. KCC also won the first game. 13-0. The Bruins continued its winning streak Tuesday with a pair of wins over Glen Oaks Community College. KCC took the first game 5-3 and the nightcap 5-2. Courtright is a sophomore catcher for the Bruins' squad. KCC has a 24-9 overall record and are 19-7 in the league standings. SOCCER...continued from page 10 "In the first half, we kept organized and pul great pressure on them." Hastings Coach Dennis Argctsinger said. "We moved people around, so everybody would have a chance." The victon versus Hudsonville was not as easy, but it was certainly well worth the hard work. The Saxons trailed 1-0 at intermission, but goals by Jennie Heuss and Carolyn DeWitt, along with an assist by Gibbons, helped Hastings to secure a crucial decision. "We came back in the second half and fiat out played them." Argetsinger said. Argetsinger said his team's recent success can be attributed to "team effort." Still, when asked if there is anyone who has stepped up their nlav. the Saxon mentor mentioned Tiffany Swift. "She (Swift) has just stepped up and taken charge," Argetsinger said. Friday’s Parents Night home matchup with East Grand Rapids, in the coach's words, "will be a big lest." When asked if he feels the team is reaching its soccer potential, Argetsinger said, "we're starting." Panther hitter Kevin Lillibridge watches as one sails toward the outfield. TOURNAMENT...continued from page 11 Hastings trailed 9-2 after four and a half innings in the second game, but fought back and tallied five runs in the fifth. Three consecutive walks and a B.J. Donnini bases loaded triple started the rally. Brian DeVries then smacked a double scoring Donnini, Josh Bailey singled bringing in DeVries, and another Hastings' Liz King some fancy foot work to avoid a Wyoming Park defender during last Friday's home game. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxons' defense netted a shutout versus the Red Arrows thanks to saves like this one by goalkeeper Ivy Malone. (Photo by Perry Hardin) baserupiteUtegmtihe winnmgrua at the plate. The rally, however, came up just a little short. Other hits for the Saxons were collected by Eli Schmidt (double) and Aaron Snider (single). In an offensive battle, Hastings fell to Hudsonville 12-7. Hudsonville led 5-0 after three innings, but Hastings fought Check Out Our Weekly Internet Polling Question on www.jadnews.com back and tallied seven runs in the fourth inning. Aaron Snider began the rally with a triple, Brian DeVries, Josh Bailey and Chris Rounds each singled and Eli Schmidt had a sacrifice fly after three consecutive walks. Other Hastings hits against Hudsonville came from BJ. Donnini (two) and Josh Sanders. Hastings out-hit Hudsonville 12-5. while the pitching staff allowed just two earned runs. Hastings' freshman team plays at home today (Thursday, May 4) against Lowell at 4:15 p.m. A Cut Above Lawn Service “You Grow it, We’ll Mow if’ 7475 Hammond Rd. Freeport, Ml 49325 * Commercial and Residential * 616-765-3809 LEGAL NOTICE Jeff Hausc Dana Madolc (111) 7*5-3311 (414)945-5715 jdhausc@voyagcr.cnt dam@voyagcr.net Mottea of Mortgage Focwc loaurw SaH THB ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Detault has been made rithe ccxxhuons of a mortgage made by Terry L FaAenburg and Velma P Fdkenburg. husband and wife (ongma mortgagors) to Glenwood Fmanaal 1. Inc.. Mortgagee dated September 7. 1995. and recorded on September 13. 1995 m Uber MO on Page 145. Barry County Records. Michigan and re recorded on June 19. 1996 m Uber 664 Page 182. Barry County Records and was assigned by said mortgagee to the First Horizon Home Loans f/k/a FT Mortgage Companies d.b.a, Carl I Brown Mortgage Assignee by an assignment dated September 7. 1995. which was recorded on September 13. 1995. r Lber 640. on Page 151. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there • claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY- STREET NAME SIGNS 911 EMERGENCY 1 21 Home Address Signs z fit0 Z < 3 4 REQUIRED BY NEW BARRY COUNTY ORDINANCE Made while you wait - 5 minutes Call & Pick Up Private Drive - Private Road Signs "Any Name” Pvt Rd Signs Action Signs K.W. BUsiT ferou 1011 E. State St.. Hastings (616) 948-8618 « Ton 888-577-7446 FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN AND 80/100 doHars ($44,767 80). mdud- PRIVATE DRIVE SIGNS mg merest at 8 500% per annum Under w power of safe contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provxJed notice is hereby given that sad mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubK venue at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hesbngs. Ml at 100 pm . on June 8. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commenang at the Northeast comer of the South 1,2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, as a pomt of beginning thence West 300 feet, thence South 80 feet thence East 300 feet, thence North 80 feet, to the pomt of begmnmg The redemption penod shaft be 6 mcnth(s) from the date of such safe, unless determmed abandoned tn accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a m which case the redemption penod shaM be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Apr>t 27. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL The City of Hastings Department o( Public Services Is soliciting bids tor toe provision of watermain, fittings and related appurtenances Bid specifications and submittal forms are available at the Office of the City ClertvTreasurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 The City of Hastings reserves toe right to reject any and all bids and to award toe bid in a manner which n deems to be si its best merest, price and other factors considered Sealed bids are due at too Office of too City Cterk/Troasurer al toe above address no later than May 16, 2000. at 1 00 p.m.. al wtwto time they shall be opened and read aloud publicly Bids she! bo clearty marked on 248-593 1309 Trott A Trott. PC toe outside of the tad submittal package: Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200015106 Doiphms CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBUC WORKS REQUEST FOR BIOS WATERMAIN AND APPURTENANCES SEALED BID-2000 WATERMAIN ANO APPURTENANCES. (5/25) >2 �1 Wilder’s The Hometown Boys For All Your Auto Needs! 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Clinton St., Hastings • 948-2192 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 4. 2000 - Page 15 Wayland council candidate pleads no contest to charge Foundation grants $1,000 for issues forum The Barry Community Foundation has granted $1,000 to the Rotary District 6300 Foundation for two public forums being held to define issues that need to be addressed in the county and to have Barry County Board of Commissioners candidates present their stands on those issues. The public forums are being presented by the Southern Barry County Forum Committee, which is comprised of citizens from businesses and organizations in southern Barry County. The first forum is Wednesday, May 10, and the second is Wednesday. June 7 Both will be held from 6:30-6:30 p.m. at Delton Kellogg High School. Pictured (from left) are Jack Gesmundo of the forum committee, Kathy Johnson of the foundation, Drew Chapple of the committee. Jennifer Richards of the foundation, and committee members Lane Floria. Wes Knollenberg and Jim Fish. Gary Schcib, the Wayland City Council candidate who was arrested for illegally us­ ing the credit card number of a Middleville woman to make an Internet purchase pleaded no contest in Allegan’s 57th District Court last Tuesday to charges of false pretense under $200. a misdemeanor. His original felony charge would have carried a maximum possible penalty of four years in prison and/or a $2,000 fine. Schcib, who sells vitamins and other health products as an independent dis­ tributor, allegedly obtained the credit card number when the Middleville woman placed a telephone order with him on Feb. 2. He then allegedly used the number to make a credit card purchase via the Internet at erotica.com. The woman, who does not have a computer, called the web site owners and learned that the perpetrator had made the $34.95 purchase on Feb. 4. Schcib was ordered to pay $54.46 in restitution and $300 in fines and costs and he chose six days of community service instead of serving six days in jail.Scheib claims to be the owner of G.D. Scheib Enterprises-Glass Division and G.D. Web Designers.com in addition to selling vitamins as an independent distributor. Schcibs name appeared on the ballot April 3 as one of four people running for three open trustee positions on the Waylant4 City Council. He lost his bid for public office when he received only 44 votes. Get the NEWS FAST on the Internet! jadnews.com IT'S HERE! Prices Reduced! ...on selected items at Fuller’s FULLER S IS SERIOUSLY OVERSTOCKED! We Are' Forced to Sacrifice Our Current Inventory to Make Room! Self-employed? Consider these retirement pains Cleaning up the trail... Almost 50 children and adults worked last Saturday (April 29) during the first Trail Day on the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail. Here, members of the Bill Nesbitt family of Middleville take a rest from pruning bushes. Also working cn the trail were Thomapple Trail As­ sociation members. Girl Scouts. Cub Scouts, Lake Odessa 4-H members and the members ot the Middleville Clovers Garden group, who planted an easy care garden at the Irving Road en­ trance. 04389866 If you’re self-employed or a small-busi­ ness owner, then you’ve got many responsi­ bilities. You’ve got to attract new business. You’ve got to keep your cash flow running smoothly. You’ve got to make sure your cus­ tomers are satisfied. And, somehow, you’ve got to get the work done. too. In fact, you could be so busy that you overlook your own retirement planning — and if you don't do it, nobody else will. Fortunately, it’s not too hard to find a retire­ ment savings plan that’s right for you. Two options you may want to consider are SIM­ PLE IRAs and SEP IRAs. Both plans are easy to set up. Both offer tax-deferred earn­ ings growth. And both plans were designed specifically for small-business owners. You can fund either plan with almost any investment you choose, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds or other securities. And you can contribute a significantly larg­ er percentage of your compensation to a SIMPLE or SEP IRA than you can to a reg­ ular IRA. Here are a few specifics for each type of plan: SIMPLE IRA — A SIMPLE IRA is very much like a 401(k) — but without the hassles. The SIMPLE IRA is easy to administer, involves very little paperwork and has no minimum participation require­ ment. Furthermore, a SIMPLE IRA does not require the complex ’RS testing that\ necessary with a 401 (k). With a SIMPLE IRA, you and each of your employees can defer up to $6,000 per year. As the employer, you are required to cither match employee contributions (dollar-for-dollar up to 3 perccM of compensation) or contribute 2 percent of compensa­ tion to all eligible employees. 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How will you know which plan is right for your busmess? There’s no one definitive answer. Your tax adviser can help you eval­ uate the two plans, along with any other options that may be appropriate for you. No matter which plan you decide upon, it’s clear that any choice is better than tak­ ing no action at all. When it comes to build­ ing retirement savings, time is your greatest ally. Don't let it slip away. PUBLICATION OF HEARING IN THE MATTER OF: KIE RIST IAN NOWELL SCHULTZ An adoption petition has been Ned in the above mailer A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on May 31, 2000 at 2:00 p.m in 48th Judicial Circuit Court. Family Dtviwon. Courthouse, Allegan, Michigan. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Leslie Folk personally appear before the court at the time and place stateo above. 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Ml 48897 Michigan died 01/19/2000 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to ROBERT OTHMER. named personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named proposed personal representative wrthtn 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Date 4-25-00 JAMES D NORLANDER (P23527) 68 E Michigan Ave Battle Creek. Ml 49017-4010 616-968-6146 ROBERT OTHMER 5777 Irish Road Vermontville. Ml 49096 517-627-8444 • OAK DINING ROOM TABLE & 4 CHAIRS - Formica top table with 2 leaves and 4 oak side chairs Reg Sale Price 999. Reduced - Now Only SAVE an additional 500! - 1 Only ? ..*29°°- Good 1 Week Only! 4-24 2000 GEORGE A. GREIG. JUDGE 41-15/16 Partial list jot thousands of items that have additional markdowns! ... • OAK ARMOIRE - With oval dressing mirror on front door - Comes with porcelain & brass hardware Beautiful! 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LIST OF PRIZES: • 1st prize .Grandfather Clock • 2nd prize - La-Z-Boy Recliner . 3rd prize - Smith Brothers Accent Chair - Handmade by the Amish • 4th prize - Oak TV Stand • 5th prize • Sealy Box & Mattress Set •z6th prize - Headboard • 7th prize • End Table • 8th prize Lamp �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 4, 2000 LEGAL NOTICE Exchange Young Citizens of the Month named Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM 13 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MOnT GAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Neil C Vandenoeat. an unmarried man (original mort­ gagor*) to Union Federal Bank of indianapoits f-k/e Union Federal Sevmg* Bank of Indianapolis Mortgagee. May 15. 1966. and recorded on May 26.1606 m LDer 861. on Pago 751. Barry County Recocas, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of E1GHTY-THREE THOUSAND AND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY AND 08/100 dollars ($83.780 06). including mtwMt at 8.375% per annum Under the power of sate contained r said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wfil be torodoeed by sale of the mortgaged prenMoe*. or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Berry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml, at 1 00 p.m. on June 15. 2000 Said premises are situated n TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens ol the Month honors for April from the Exchange Club of Hastings, shown with teacher and Exchange Club President John Johnston are (from left) Kyle Whitney. Derek Caldwell. Katie Trahan, Megan Davis and Austin Hurless. Absent from the photo is Emily Allen. described as: Commencog at the pomt commonly described as Land Contract recorded in Uber 404, Page 866 and in the Memorandum of Land Contract recorded m Uber 424 Page 172 a* being 1.250 23 feet East of and 247 75 feet North of the Southwest comer of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. PrairievWe Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West 158 feet to the True Pomt of begmrwng, thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West 25 feet; thence South 88 degree# 03 minutes 38 seconds West 50 60 feet, thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West 7.15 feet; thence North 38 degrees 44 minute* 00 seconds West 284.75 foot; thence North 52 degrees 07 minute* East 100.00 feet; thence South 38 degree* 46 minutes 28 seconds East 218-06 toot, thence South 45 degrees 03 minutes 42 second* East 52.72 feet; thence South 66 degrees 16 minute* 00 seconds East 126.13 feet to an intermediate traverse line of the shore of Pine Lake; thence along said tra­ verse Nno south 09 degrees 56 minutes 36 sec­ Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for April are A nanda Clark and Katie Borner, with teacher Alice Gergen. onds West 78.27 feet to the end of said traverse line, thence North 81 degrees 23 minutes 00 sec­ onds West 124.25 feet to the pomt of beginning including lands lying between said intermediate traverse line and the water* of Pine Lake. Subject to an easement for purpose* of and ogress 12 feet in width, the Southeestorty line of which is described as: Commencng al the pomt commonly described in Land Contract recorded in Uber 404, Page 699 and in the Memorandum of Land Contract record­ ingress ed *i Uber 424. Page 172. a* being 1.250 23 feet East of and 247.75 feet North of the Southwest comer of section 6. Town 1 North, range 10 West. PrsSievBe Township. Barry County. Michigan, Star Elementary's Young Citizen of the Month fur April is Erika Heath, shown here with teacher Kathy Roberts. thence North 01 degree 45 minute* West 183.00 tern; thence North 14 degrees 21 nvnutss 44 sec­ ond* East (prewousty described a* North 14 Lauren Hartman, shown here with Principal Jerry Mueller, is Young Citizen of the Month for April from Pleasantview Elementary School. degrees 25 minute* East) 88.00 feat; thence North 45 degree* 03 minute* 42 seconds West 29.65 feel *o the point of beginning; thence South 61 dop.oos 18 minutes 52 second* West 104 66 feet to »s point 6F ending The redemption period Shan be 6 month(s) from the date or such sate, unloss determined abandoned in accordance with 1946CL 500 3241a, in which case the redemption period shaft bo 30 days from the date of such sate Dated May 4. 2000 FOR MFORMAlxXJ. PLEASE CALL 248-583 1305 Trott 8 Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suds 100 Bingham Farm*. Ml 48025 Flo 8660009607 Panthers (6/1) Central Elementarys Young Citizens of the Month for April, as selected by the Exchange Club ot Hastings, are (from left) Matt Donnini. Michael McGandy and Shelia Carpenter with teacher MeHsa Daniels. LEGAL NOTICES TH» FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default ha* boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jernes Johnson and Manon Johnson, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Home Mortgage Inc., An Arizona Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Sept­ ember 26. 1966. and recorded on October 1, 1966 in Uber 1038021. Barry County Record*. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments k EMC Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated December 15. 1899. which was -ecorded on Apr! 7, 2000, in Uber 1042907. Barry County Record*, on which mort­ gage there s claimed to be due at the dale here­ of Me sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE AND 82/100 defiers (8115.639 82). including West at 10.960% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage interest rate may change 10/01 and 0401 Under De power of sate contained r said mortgage and the statute «n such case made and provided, notice ® hereby given that said mort­ gage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml st 1:00 p m., on June 8, 2000 Sad premeee ere situated *> TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are "no Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Townsh^. Barry County. Michigan described as commenc­ ing at the West 1/4 Posl of said Section 10. thence East 57 Rods for the place of beginning, thence North 06 degrees East to the center of Highway M-37. thence Southeasterly along the center of said highway to the Eari - West 1/4 Line of said Section 10. thence West along said 1/4 trie to the place of beginning, excepting there­ from beginning al the intersection of the center- line of Highway M-37 and the East West 1/4 me of said Section 10. which lies North 2.369.96 feet and West 3.456 57 feet from the Southeast Comer of said Section 10. thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes West 534.03 feet along the said 1/4 fane, thence South 27 degrees 36 min­ utes East 250 64 feet to the Centerkne of said Highway M-37 thence South 62 degrees 24 min­ utes East 471 65 feet to the place of beginning The redemption penod shall be 12 month (s) Notice ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THB FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY Notes of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OB TAIN WILL BE USED INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by John E. Baz and Kathleen J Bair husband and wife (orig­ inal Mortgagors) to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 4.1998. end FOR THAT PURPOSE Default hss been made tn tne conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Ames and Helena Ames, husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagor*) to United Companies Lancing Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 2. 1997. and recorded on December 9. 1897 on Document *1005056. Barry County Record*. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ment to United Companies Lending Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated February 9. 2000. which was recorded on April 10. 2000. on Document *1042969, Barry County Record*, on MORTGAGE SALE which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTEEN THOU­ SAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT AND 45/100 dollars ($17,878 45). mdudmg mer­ est at 13 990% per annum. Under the power of sate contested m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gagee; premises or some part o’ tnem at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml. al 1 00 pm., on June 15. 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Mtchigar. and are described as: Starting at a pomt 1320 feet South of the Northwest comer of Section 24. Town 2 Nortn. Range 9 West, thence South 460 feet, thence East 330 feet, thence North 460 feet, thence West 330 feet to the place of beginning. Excepting therefrom starting at a pomt 1575 feet South of the North West comer of Section 24. thence South 205 feet, thence East 330 feet, thence North 205 feet thence West 330 feet to the Place of Beginning. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of sucn sate, unless de’&rmmed abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241*. m which case the redemption period from the date of such sate Dated Apt 27. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL shall be 30 days from the date of such sate 248-563 1309 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 246-564-4513 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 Bmgham farms. Ml 48025 Fie *990608945 Dolphins FSe *200013809 Dolphins Dated May 4 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (5-25) recorded on July 7. 1998 in Uber document * 1014614. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Ctibank N.A. as Trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders of the Chase Funding Mortgage Loan Asset-backed Certificates. Series 1998-1 a/k/’ Cfttenk. NA , as Trustee. Assignee Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for April, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Shandi Kosbas and Sarah Lynch, shown with teacher Jamie Murphy. by an assignment dated July 1. 1998. which was recorded on November 19. 1998, m Liber docu­ ment *1021074. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the. sum of NINETY THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 26/100 dollars ($80.51326). rckjdmg interest at 10.875% per annum. Under the power ot sate contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml at 1:00 pm . on May 18. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The South 835 feet of the West 275 feet of that part of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 which lies North of the Centerline of Keller Road, except the South 150 feet of the West 75 feet thereof Section 16. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, sub­ ject to an Easement for Ingress and Egress and utility purposes over the East 66 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated Apnl 6. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200010066 Cougars (5/4) Kristi Tolger and Sophia Stavale, selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizen of the Month for April at St. Rose School, are shown here with (6/1) teacher Diane Brighton. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 4. 2000 - Page 17 TK superintendent moving to Kentucky by Patrkia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg School Superinten­ dent Jay Cason announced Thursday that he has accepted a contract with the Bourbon County School District in Kentucky Cason, who has submined his resigna­ tion to the school board, will continue to serve in the district until the end of June. A special board meeting was called May 1 to discuss the resignation and where the district would go from here. Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education President Dan Parker said, "We knew this was a possibil­ ity and now we will have to decide what to donexL" Three Bourbon County representatives visited the TK district during the week of April 17. The contract was offered to Ca­ son following a board meeting in Kentucky April 26. Parker praised Cason for the contribu­ tions he brought to the district Cason re­ turned the compliment saying, "I am glad the Thomapple Kellogg School Board took a chance on a rookie superintendent. It has been a rewarding experience working with the board on issues that matter to the schools." Cason, who came io TK in 1994 after being principal at Grand Haven High School, grew up in Kentucky and began his professional teaching career there. One of his sons is now teaching about 40 miles from his father's new job. "I feel like I am going home," Cason The rolling, blue grass hills of the area, he hopes, will be a perfect place to retire after six to eight more yean as a superinCason says that raising standardized test scores like the Michigan Education As­ sessment Program (MEAP) are among his greatest accomplishments during his six years. At the same time he says, "You al- Six yean ago the Thomapple Kellogg School District was ranked as low as 19th among the 21 schools in the Kent Interme­ diate School District. Now MEAT scores have improved significaatly. with TK ranked between sixth ami eighth on the list. He is also proud of bow the Celebrate Reading program has grown from an idea ‘Operation Nightcap’ cracks down on OUIL * Hospice volunteers recognized Eighteen Barry Community Hospice volunteers were honored April 11 for their work at a luncheon at the County seat Restaurant. (Barry Community Hospice is a division of Lifespan Home Care in Battle Creek). The keynote speaker was Lifespan CEO and President Dr. Warren Spock, who addressed the importance at volunteers within the hospice concept of care. Pictured are (back row from left) Eileen Oehler. Nancy Spencer. Carol Stuart. Rev Ward Pierce, Mary Jane Williams, Jack Burchett. Diana Brown, Hope Burchett. Doris Keller. Elizabeth Lake, (front row). Charlene Ch­ eney. Ingrid Morgan-Wilson and Marian Swift. Jay Cason on how to improve reading to an award winning program which brings an average of 100 K-3 graders to school on Saturdays. Nurturing the strategic planning process with the input of staff, students and the community was an important accomplish­ ment. "I think the district is well on the way to achieving the goals set by commit­ tee, " Cason said. Cason praised the administrative staff, teachers, students, parents and community members with whom he has worked over the last six years. He will be spending a few days in Ken­ tucky, but will be in the Thomapple Kel­ logg School District until after the end of the school year. He also hopes to make the transition to a new superintendent as smooth as possible. Cason recently received an excellent re­ view and evaluation from the members of the school board. He also praised the ad­ ministrative staff of the district and the board approved his request to extend their contracts for one year. Cason's resignation will not affect cur­ rent teacher negotiations now under way. The board members discussed their options M-37 Tank Force by members of the Infrastructure Action Group of the OUR Land committee The action group held a well attended meeting May 2 Io decide how to encourage the county to take this next step. The Action Group has researched M-37 during the last year. The group heard from representatives from the Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation on bow to plan for timeline. Al the May 2 meeting, MDOT represen­ tatives from Kent, Barry and Kalamazoo counties discussed roadway access, corridor overlay districts and consistent zoning ordinances along Route 37. The action group and the MDOT repre­ sentatives are suggesting that the task force include a county commissioner, one elected official from each municipality m the cor­ ridor, two members of the OUR Land in­ frastructure group, a member from the Barry County Road Commission and repre­ sentatives from the planning and zoning Thomapple Kellogg plans school board candidates’ forum by Patricia Johns Suff Writer Nancy Goodin. Philip John Poholski and Don Haney will participate tn a Candidates' Forum during the PTO meeting tonight (Thursday. May 4) at Page Elementary School in Middleville The three are vying for two open seats. Goodin is running for re-election while VanElst decided not to run again after serving on the board for 20 years. The forum will begin at about 7:15 p.m. Candidates will spend about five minutes each discussing their candidacy and will answer questions from the audience. The PTO meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. with the middle school meeting, continue at 7 with an election of officers for the 2000-2001 PTO boards, the candidate forum and the elementary PTO meeting following. Positions are still available at several schools for the PTO. Call PTO executive president Cheryl Mcmillan at 795-7190 for more information. Quality depends on UET US QUOTEYOUR MOMS donate to Pennock Hospital at a special board meeting last night. Pictured above are members of the Hastings MOMS Club, shown with the books they donated to Pennock Hospital for the waiting areas of the emergency depart­ ment and walk-in clinic, as well as the Family Birthday Center. The MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club Is an international support group for stay-at-home moms. It is a tax-exempt organization which devotes time and resources to many community projects. For more information or to get involve^call involved, call Natalie Cairns at 948-8788 ■ 3 8 Infrastructure Committee to speak to County Board by Patrkia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Barry County Board of Part II of “Operation Nightcap” took place over the Easter holiday weekend w ith the Barry County Sheriff and Hastings Police Department mounting saturation patrols in an attempt to curb the high inci­ dence of alcohol-related traffic crashes in Barry County. In Michigan, almost 40 percent of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol. These extra patrols resulted in one arrest for drunk driving, one arrest for minor in possession of alcohol in a vehicle, ten fail­ ure to use seat belt tickets and three speed­ ing citations. These extra patrols, funded by a grant from the Office of Highway Safety and Planning, will continue throughout the summer in an attempt to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries through increased enforcement and education. Sheriff Steve DeBoer advises that alco­ hol-related driving is the number one cause of death for young people and is the fourth leading cause of death for all people. committees that govern the area. Experts on the Route 37 corridor spoke at the OUR Land committee meeting and encouraged residents to form a task force. MDOT had informed the action group that it is "ready and available" to help. The Infrastructure Action Group now turns to the water and sewer infrastructure of the county. No meeting has been set. • - "seal---------- X.JUT------- E Michigan Streams and Lakes Opening Day of Trout ■ April 29th! Strati MAP Anyone interested in learning more about the group can call Owen Jones at 948­ 2741. NEXTEL - INTERNET - PAGING CELLULAR - LONG DISTANCE NEXTEL OFFERS FREE INCOMING CALLS AND LONG DISTANCE IN 2000 ON SELECTED PLANS. NO CONTRACT! INTERNET ACCESS AS LOW AS 89.99 PER MONTH WITH THE LOWEST T1 4 ISDN PRICING! 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Likes and rivers year effort by Howard Higbee. a former are now ensy-to-locnle on <»nc map. Penn Slate Professor Professor liiglier's Stream Map of Michigan is the Professor Highee succeeded in creating a map of the highest detail first and only highly detailed map of its kind. possWe . j r.iap toat shows every This new 4 fimt by 4 foot color map shows virtually hour. To ensure the safety a our residents and stall, all appkeants stream and take He p enstatongfy all of the 35.000 miles of Michigan streams be lakes. n subject lo arimal background checks and drug screens ptotted by hand, thr kxatton if <5.06) j Apply kx Oxs opportunity in person by May 11 at. mies of st -ejms txto a 3 x 5 frot map ful completion of state testing wage will increase to >10.(5 per The rrep $ok extre-nefy Thomapple Manor uti < was tost se.tral, jars alter 4 test appeared in print Incredibly, the printer | 2700 Nashville Rd. entrusted with the original drawing and Hastings. 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Howard sato 'I never tooughi I d kve to see this day Then, by combnng Professor Higbee s knowledge with computer technotogy-the STREAM MAP Of MICHIGAN was created 4 FT by 4 FT ROLLED ratfs) POU? pad M $23 H M । Send me____ 4 FT by 4 FT FOLDED nucKs) postage at $23 75 ea । Send me____ 4FTby4FTUUtoiATO«p(x)poslvi»4»lM3 75«a । Check or money o«ter enclosed I_________ SHIPPED PRIORITY MAIL EACH ROLLED AND lAMNAttD MAP SHPPfD Hi A STJRDY STORAff TUBE Name _ THE HLWA8K STM-lEOGCR Addrexs Z» 'It is in showing where to find out-oftht-way trout streams that makes the map such a treasure to the fisherman. Joe Gordon TRIBUNE-DEMOCRATJohnstown j-Ml GRAPHICS 1351 North M-43 Hwy. P.O.Box 188 L _ _ lasting MI 19Q5JMH88 , �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 4 2000 COURT NEWS: The victim of a Feb. 20 shovel beating shook liands with one of his attackers and accepted his apology in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court Thursday. But the victim also requested that the at­ tacker. Dale Burgdorf. 41, of Hastings, be ordered to have no further contact with him in the future. Burgdorf was arrested after he and 20year-old accomplice Christopher Ochoa lured the victim from his Irving Township home on the ruse that they were having car troubles. The victim drove himself and one of the men to the scene of the disabled vehicle where they met up with the other man. As the victim was retrieving jumper ca­ bles from his truck, the two men attacked him, using a shovel from the victim's ve­ hicle. After the man was knocked to the ground, Burgdorf and Ochoa kicked and punched him in the head, face and back. Both originally were charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. But both instead pleaded no contest tn assault with a deadly weapon on the basis of possible civil liability. "The hurt cm my family is irreparable,” said the victim to Judge James Fisher Thursday during the sentencing. "I think one year m jail is fair and I would like to sec him get work release so be can pay his debts to me and get some help.” Speaking directly to the victim. Burgdorf said: "I’m sorry for what happened. I will pay the price for iL" “I accept your apology." said the victim. "The plea agreement appears to be a good resolution," said Fisher. "I initially thought prison would be a more reasonable place for you. but based on what I’ve heard, this is what I'm going to do.” Fisher ordered Burgdorf to spend on year in jail, three years on probation and to pay $2,000 in fines and costs. He also will be ordered to pay all of the victim's medical bills, which the victim has said amounts to about $6,000. Ochoa was gianted a delayed sentence for his role in the beating. If he complies with the terms of proba­ tion during the next three months, he can enter a plea to the lesser charge of aggra­ vated assault ”1 don't understand why he would engage in this type of behavior," said Chief Assis­ tant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "He has a child, he has not been in trouble before. It's important to give him impact for the fu­ ture, so he realizes he has a greater respon­ sibility since he does have a child." The victim told the court that he does not disagree with the plea arrangement. "This is your opportunity," said the vic­ tim to Ochoa. "Don't mess up again.” "Chris is young and he regrets what hap­ pened," said defense attorney David Makled. "He's very sorry. This is his first run-in with the law." In other court business Thursday: • Dale Frederick French, 50. who pleaded guilty to violating his probation for failing to report to his probation officer, was con­ tinued on probation and granted permission to travel to Ohio to be with his family and friends. French, who was convicted last year after he took a nude photo of a minor aged girl, was also ordered to spend 311 days in jail with credit for 311 days served. "Mr. French's problem is now and I fear will continue to be a battle he'll wage the rest of his life with alcohol and to some degree, the underlying mental health traced back to the Vietnam war, which has never ended for him," said attorney Carol Jones Dwyer. "He’s so sincere. I think, in his ef­ forts io deal with his life in a productive fashion and he's shown no propensity to violate the most critical term of probation, which is to have no contact with young people." Dwyer asked that French be allowed to return to his hometown of Toledo "and to his support system there. "Is it your intent to move to Toledo?" Fisher asked French. "Yes, to be with my friends and my fam­ ily/ he said. "They don't drink." "I think we’ve accomplished as much as we can here," said Fisher. "You are given permission to travel to Ohio and if you do so. the court will discharge you from pro­ bation. Good luck, Mr. French." • Thomas Koster. 42. of Ionia, was or­ dered to spend 11 months in jail, three years probation and to pay $2,000 in fines and costs on tu> conviction of drunk driv­ ing. He was also ordered to spend 93 days in jail concurrent with the first sentence on a conviction of possession of less than 25 grams of cocaine. "A prison sentence is certainly justified with your background." said Fisher. "That's exactly where youT end up if you are caught drinking while on probation." • Robert Schoima, 40, of Hastings, was sentenced to 90 days in jail on his convic­ tion of delivery and manufacture of mari­ juana. Schoima pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for a charges of carrying a con­ cealed weapon and felony firearm being dismissed. MANY THANKS to the per- HOMEWORKERS NEEDED. $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed. 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"The maximum would be rea­ sonable to me but me law wont allow iL You will get 40 to 60 months in prison if you violate your probation.” He was also ordered to pay $2,000 in fines and costs and to perform community service work in lieu of half of those as­ sessments. The vehicle he was driving will be im­ mobilized for one jrear. • Mark Miller. 20, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to violating his probation he was serving on a previous conviction of break­ ing in to the Babylon Hair Salon in Mid­ dle i lie on April 7, 1998. One killed, one hurt in 2-cycle crash HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - A Goodells man died and a Lambertsville man was hurt late Wednesday, April 26 when the motorcycles they were riding on M-79 near Quimby Road crashed at about 11:18 p.m., according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Dead is Joseph Edward Salski, 28, a former Hastings area resident. Listed in stable condition at Pennock Hospital is Ronald Paul Armour, 33. also formerly of Hastings. Police said Salski and Armour were westbound on M-79 riding separate motorcycles when Salski's motorcycle ran off the right edge of the roadway. The bike struck an embankment, causing it to vault into the air over a creek and come to rest approximately 100 feet from the point of impact with the embankment. Salski was thrown from the vehicle as it hit the embankment and it is believed he struck both the embankment and a guardrail, said troopers. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Armour lost control of his motorcycle after he reported that an unknown vehicle had turned into his path, causing him to lay the bike down in an attempt to avoid a crash. "It is not known at this point if the two motorcycles had struck eachother prior to both vehicles becoming involved in a crash," troopers reported. "Witnesses to the crash did not report seeing any other vehicles in the vicinity of the crash." Both drivers wore helmets and alcohol is believed to have been a factor, officers said. The accident remains under investigation by State Police reconstructionists. Ex-Hastings woman killed in crash CARMEL TOWNSHIP, EATON COUNTY - A 92-year-old former Hulmp wonun was lulled early Thursday when the car she was riding in was struck head-on by another car on M-79 near Stine Road, according to the Eaton County Sheriffs Department. Frieda Louise Arps was pronounced dead al Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte. Arps was a passenger in an eastbound car driven by her live-in daughter. Jean Arps, 71. when an oncoming car. driven by Teresa Perrier. 32. of Charlotte crossed the center line, causing the collision. According to witnesses. Perrier's vehicle reportedly crossed back and forth from the eastbound to the westbound lane, then swerved back into the eastbound lane where the crash occurred. Jean Arps told police she attempted to avoid the collision by swerving to the left. Jean Arps was hurt but did not reportedly suffer life threatening injuries. Perrier was treated at the scene of the crash by ambulance personnel, police said. It was not known whether alcohol was a factor or if seat bells were used. Three held in Burger King break-in HASTINGS - The night manager of the Hastings Burger King restaurant and two alleged accomplices were arrested and arraigned last week for conspiring to break into the restaurant April 12, according to the Hastings City Police Department. Jay Lee Allerding, 18. of Hastings, who was employed at the fast food eatery, is accused of conspiring with two 18-year-oM friends who are not employees to steal an undisclosed amount of cash from the safe, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. "We believe he gave them the combination (to the safe) and planned it with them,” said Det. Tom Pennock. Allerding has been charged with one count of conspiracy to commit breaking and entering with intent to commit a larceny and is free on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond. Arreued on one count of conspiracy and one count of breaking and entering was Donald Grover, 18, of Grand Rapids. Also arrested on charges identical to Grover's was Kur ds Canfield, 18, of Hastings. Each was given a bond of $10,000. 10-percenL .......................... .. ‘ Police declined to comment on how the two suspects entered the building and gained access to the safe. Woman's death ruled accidental HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - The April 12 death of 79-year-old Doris 1. Tinkler of River Road, Hastings, has been ruled accidental, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Tinkler's death by asphyxiation is believed to have been caused when she choked on ■ bagel while eating at home alone. Man arrested for punching woman HOPE TOWNSHIP - A Delton man is being sought by police for allegedly punching a woman in the bead five to 10 times while their children colored Easter eggs in the next room April 22, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department The 27-year-old man has not been questioned by police, but the victim reported that the argument ensued when she met him at a mutual friend’s house where the children planned to color eggs. After he began to argue with her shortly after their arrival, the victim said she was tired and wanted to go home. The man allegedly responded by calling her names and • Danny Fullerton was found guilty of violating probation by not attending school, not performing community service work and not attending mental health coun­ "head butting” her, police reported. The woman said her hand struck his mouth as she reached out to stop him from head butting her and that he then followed her into another rodm where she curled up into a seling. Fullerton is serving probation as part of his sentence on a prior conviction of home invasion for breaking into a home on Donna Drive in Woodland Township Feb. 22, 1999 incident remains under investigation. • Anthony Moore, 16, of Wayland pleaded guilty to one count of home inva­ sion in exchange for one count of receiving and concealing stolen property and one count of stealing a vehicle being dismissed. Moore is accused of breaking into a home in the 10.000 block of Meadows Drive on Nov. 10, 1999 in Yankee Springs Township by breaking a window and tak­ ing two handguns and marijuana. He is set to be sentenced today. He could spend a maximum of 15 yean in prison. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER ball on the couch. "He started hitting her in the back of the head with his fist," police reported. The man took the victim’s car. returned, refused to return her keys and left again. The Woman swindled in driveway job RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - Sheriffs detectives are investigating an April 26 report of a suspected scam in which a young couple with two children are believed to ha\e cheated an elderly Hammond Road resident out of $950 in exchange for driveway resurfacing. Police reported that the woman was first approached by a man in a Dodge van who said his father had constructed the original driveway and it needed to be resurfaced. "She said her grandson had told her it needed to be done so she told him to do the job," Det. David Oakland reported. "He did not give an estimate and she didn’t ask for one." During the time the man and a young boy were resurfacing the driveway, his female companion visited with the homeowner inside the home along with a 2-year-old child. "When the job was done in about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, he started to figure the bill," police reported. "He had a hard time doing the figuring and asked the victim to help him." The man said he used 75 gallons of coating and the price would be $950. Oakland determined, however, that it should have taken only 32 gallons of coating and that the job should have cost about $257.80. Charges against the female suspect, who cashed the check in Hastings, are pending at the Barry County Prosecutor’s office. Man apologizes to victim in ‘road rage’ HASTINGS - A 24-year-old Wyoming man apologized to a Battle Creek motorist in Hastings April 20 for making an obscene gesture, then pounding on the victim's car window, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department Deputies reported that the Battle Creek man was driving south on M-37 near Heath BUILDABLE LOT: access to Long Lake. $6,500 517-543- Road when he approached a line of cars waiting to turn left. He said he passed the lineup and as he passed, the Wyoming passenger of one of the FOR SALE BY OWNER Yan­ kee Springs Township. Commerciai nuiiuing ana r&iatnct, located dose to State Park on major highway. Prime area, caB 616-795-7877,__________ FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW OR SODOWN! Gov't & Bank Repos being sold now! Fi­ nancing available! Local listings. I-800-501-1777 ext 5225. POLICE BEAT: cars "flipped him off." The perpetrator s car then passed the victim’s car, stopped at the light at M-37 and M­ 43 and he exited the car screaming. He then pounded on the window of the Battle Creek man demanding that he open it, police reported. "He would not open it for fear of what be might do." police said. The perpetrator was tracked down on McKeown Road and M-79 and returned to 1-800-310-9031 - REWARDS - Hastings. Because the victim did not want to press charges. "Deputy Nick Seifert suggested he make an apology for his behavior," police reported. The man made an apology which the victim felt was sincere and he was released. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 4. 2000 - Page 19 Three drug raids result in arrests, plants, weapons J-Ad Graphics News Service Arrest warrants are being sought against at least four people suspected of selling marijuana in Hastings as a result of two raids by the Hastings City Police in the last five days. "The Hastings City Police Department wants to take a stem appror r to investi­ gating these allegations." said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. "We won’t tolerate it If wc gets tips, we will follow up and make arrests. We won't put up with it any more." In the most recent bust, police used a search warrant to raid the home of couple al 828 East Madison St, where officers con­ fiscated 42 nearly mature marijuana plants from the basement of the home, a number of firearms. 82 marijuana seedlings, grow­ ing supplies and paraphernalia. "We were acting on information from a confidential informant." said Leedy. "Based on that information, that there was a growing operation at this residence, (the depart­ ment) was able to obtain a searched warrant and we executed it at approximately 1:30 p.m." "My estimate would be that the nearly mature plants would have a street value of about $42,000." said Leedy. Police were still processing the seized property Wednesday and did not know what charges would be requested from the Barry County Prosecutor’s office. The suspects, a 31-year-old male and a 22-year-old female, cooperated with police and were not arrested at the scene. "Charges requested will likely be delivery and manufacture of marijuana and maybe operating a drug house but that is yet to be determined." said Leedy. In an April 27 raid on a home at 112 East Center St.. police executing a search warrant confiscated an undisclosed amount of marijuana, money and one weapon. A 30-year-old female was arrested at the residence on a warrant out of Kentwood, but no other arrests were made. "We had information that individual oc­ cupants were selling controlled sub­ stances," said Leedy. "During the search, we found a couple of bags of marijuana, a lot of paraphernalia, a firearm and some prescription drags were also seized." Police said 10 people were in the home at the time of the raid including some teen­ agers who were visiting the occupants. "A warrant requesting is pending on at least two other occupants of the home." said Leedy. Assisting in that search was Trooper Lane Booms and his drug sniffing dog, Kahn, from the Wayland Post of the Michigan Suite Police. Assisting Hastings police in Tuesday’s raid was Trooper Kris Douponce of the Battie Creek Post and his drag sniffing dog. Vlad A third drag raid occurred April 26 at 4959 North Bay near Delton when the Barry County Sheriffs Department, along with the Southwest Enforcement Team, executed a search warrant after a lengthy investigation. Seized in the raid was a quantity of mari- Hastings City Police raided this Hastings home Tuesday afternoon. Here, (from left) Det. Tom Pennock and officers Rick Argo, Cleon Brown and Josh Sensiba seize a large number of marijuana plants from a growing ©Deration. Trooper Kris Douponce and his drug sniffing dog, Vlad, search the vehicles during a drug raid in Hastings. Det.'Tom Pennock carnes a number of long guns and handguns from the Madison Street home Tuesday. Plan a BIG “Mon^r Making” Early Spring SAVE ON YOUR AUTO & HOME INSURANCE... GARAGE SALE...advertise it in both the Reminder on Tuesday and Banner on Thursdayl t you have your personal auto and homeowners See RAIDS, continued page 20 « . -j - ■ . LEGAL NOTICE Exckwvafy for Michigan driven and homeowners... rem Farm Bureau Insurance. CaB now. 1 HELP WANTED NEWTON’S WELL SERVICE is looking for an energetic person MJW Sue Sera Hwu.,1. Ml «osa Phone: MS-3443 Mabnp Your Future More PrerbctMe insaranca-mi.com who likes being outside. Apply at: NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Gary G. Love Attorney. PLC is attempting to collect a debt and any ntormabon obtained wtn be used tor trial purpose Default has occurred m the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage -nade between Craig D Smith (■Mortgagor”) ano A-One Mortgage Corporation (-Mortgagee") dated November 23. 1994 recorded on November 30, 1994 at Uber 619. Pages 951-956 Barry County Records. Michigan and assigned to Washtenaw Mortgage Company as assignee by an Assignment of Real Estate Mortgage dated November 23. 1994. md recorded November X. 1994 m Uber 619 Page 957. Barry County Register of Deeds, on which 550 Cloverdale Rd., Hastings .W.VA'.WM'AW; ■ Notice is hereby given toat the Hastings City Council w« hold Doiars (871.375 09). mdudmg interest at 9 875% 800-649-3777 of Hastings. Michigan at 1 o’clock in the afternoon on Thursday June 8. 2000 Said mortgaged premises are situated n the Village of MtodMe. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3. except the South 6 feet thereof, also except toe West 66 feet thereof, of Block 5 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats. Page 27 Also that portion of alley adp cant thereto dedicated to sato Lot n Uber 366 Page 199 PPN 06 41 005 003 00 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date ot such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241 (a), n which case the redemption period shall be thrty days from the date of such sale No sun or proceeding at taw has been nsttut ed to recover the debt secured by sad mortgage or any part thereof Deted Apnl 19. 2CtoO Everil G. Manshum Ctty Clerk Now is th® time to give your precious stones a new updated look. Choose from over 300 settings! Treat yourself to a remount that will last for many, many years. LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN \ /We will also be ottering 20% off All Loose \ . Diamonds > K TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Pte.se Taka Noaca mat ma rajJar ichool election ol lhe achool drainer wa ba beta on Monday. June 12.2000. THE LAST OAY OH WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER IN ORDER TO 8E ELIGIBLE TO VOTE Grand things an happening at... AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY. JUNE 12. 2000. IS MONDAY. MAY IS. 2000 PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 OCLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY. MAY IS. 2000. ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION. To ragmer naa any Sacralary ol State branch ofce or your county c*y or kxmetap dark* olhce Penons piahnmp to legater with me reepecave county, cay or lownaiup UerAs mtrat aacanam me day, and hour, on which me clerk, omces are open tar regratrabon Gifts Thra Nonce ■ gereo by order ol me board ol aducaaon Washtenaw Mortgage Company a Michigan corporation Gary G. Love. Attorney PLC 161 Ottawa Avenue. NW Suite 509 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 122W.State St. Elizabeth Matteaon Secretary, Board ol Education Hastings 616-945-2963 (6/1) , a public hearing on Monday. May 8, 2000, at 7:30 pjn. in the City Hal Counci Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan, to determine the necessity of a Downtown Parking per annum, together with a per diem increase of 81751 from and after April 17. 2000 Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained n mortgaged remises at public venue at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, tn the City will be our papular CITY OF HASTINGS Assessment District. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Hastings City Clerk, 201 East State Street, or cal 616 945-2468 or TOO cal relay service 1­ said Mortgage and m the statutes m such case made ana provided Nabce « hereby grven that said mortgage w* be for eclosed by a sale of the May 5th 9-6 p.m. \ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING mortgage there 3 claimed to be due. as of April 17. 2000. the sum of Seventy One Thousand. Three Hundred Seventy Five and 09,100ths (618)454-1900 Larry Neil, CLL, CHFC �Page 20 - The Heetmgi Banner - Tr.uraday May 4. 2000 Hastings ups reward for bomb threat tips Hastings City Police Officers Josh Sensiba, Eric Ingram. Rick Argo, Joe Booher, Cleon Brown, Tom Pennock and Mike Leedy confiscate 42 nearly mature marijuana plants from a home at 828 East Madison Street Tuesday afternoon. RAID, continued from page 19 juana. numerous handguns and two long guns along with paraphernalia and informa­ tion related to drug tnrfficking. "The resident, John Gorman Creek, age 60. was arrested and lodged at the Barry County Jail,” Sheriff Stephen DeBoer said. "Two 18-year-old persons who were at lhe residence were questioned and released with future charges pending. " Creek was charged with possession with intent to deliver marijuana, felony firearm and maintaining a drug house. He was arraigned Thursday when a May 31 preliminary examination was scheduled. He is free on $3,000 bond. The Hastings School System is upping the reward, from $50 to $250, for tips lead­ ing to the arrest and conviction of those making bomb threats. The decision to increase the reward was made after yet another bomb threat was made at the high school last Thursday af­ ternoon. Students were evacuated from the building for 10 to 15 minutes while the school was searched. On April 20, students had to be loaded on school buses while a bomb threat was investigated. Both incidents remain under investigation. School Superintendent Carl Schoessel said that "once nice weather gets here," the bomb 'hreals "could turn into a real game. We hope that the additional money will be the stimulus for stopping this kind of thing." The $250 reward is part of a Silent Ob­ server "Fast Bucks” program, whereby people can call and leave anonymous tips, and if that tip results in the arrest and con­ viction of one or more persons, the person making lhe tip will receive $250. Those wanting to give information can call Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. They will be given an identifeation number, and then can call 795-9663 to find out if their tip earned a reward. Five people were hurt Tuesday when this car collided with a plow (foreground) on Hager Road. 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AR. 6 PASSEN- 97 PONTIAC MONTANA ALL PAYMENTS FIGURED « ZERO DOWN, ADD TAXES & PLATES ONLY The danger of wildfire is very high across most of Michigan and the Department of Natural Resources warns the sonny weather and low humidity the state current is expe­ riencing will keep wildfire danger very high for the next several days. "The best time to burn is the first thing in the morning or late in the evening be­ cause usually the winds die down then," said Barry County Fire Officer Dave Des­ jardin Wednesday. Desjardin said the county experienced 2.22 inches of rain last week, not enough to eliminate wild land fire potential. "The last rain wc had was on April 21 and we’ve alreaiiy had a couple of field fires since then," said Desjardin. "Use caution with debris fires and camp­ fires this week,” added Ed Hagan, Acting Forest Management Division Chief. "Al­ though most of the state received extensive rain last week, dead vegetation has dried out and will bum re.tdily." A permit is required before doing any outdoor burning and can be obtained from the Department of Natural Resources or USDA Forest Service in the upper Penin­ sula and northern lower peninsula while lo­ cal units of government and fire depart­ ments issue bum permits in southern Michigan. "Calling for a burning permit is the best way to get up-to-date fire danger informa­ tion," said Hagan. Bum permits are issued only for burning leaves, brush or stumps. Burning of other materials is prohibited. During periods of high fire danger, permits may be restricted or not issued at all. "We want to give them a chance to do it if they can," said Desjardin. Those who do bum arc warned to never leave any outdoor fire unattended, even for a minute and to have a garden hose nearby "in case your fire begins to escape." The DNR also cautions citizens to "al­ ways be sure your debris fire and/or camp­ fire is completely extinguished before leav­ ing it unattended. Improperly extinguished fires are one of the leading reasons camp­ fires and debris fires escape control." "Bl sure to use plenty of water to extin­ guish your fire," said Hagan. "Wc every­ thing thoroughly, especially lhe undersides of unbumed pieces. Stir the ashes to find any remaining hot spots, and we them again with more water. Do not simply bury your fire with soil — in most cases, this will not extinguish the fire." Support the Exchange Club's annual TOOTHBRUSH SALE this weekend throughout Hastings. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-05-11.pdf 1151c78ec583d94ee59b32066bab8d28 PDF Text Text Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Hastings VOLUME 147, NO. 19 PRICE SC THURSDAY. MAY 11, 2000 City unhappy with slow progress of Riverwalk project by David T. Yoaag Editor The Riverwalk project is proceeding too slowly for Hastings city officials, but they have no plans to change engineers for the work. Michael Smith, president, and Jim DeWilde, vice president, of M.C. Smith & Associates sent a letter to Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield, apologizing for delays on a project Councilman David Jasperse said should have been started last fall. It now looks like things wont get un­ der way until this fall. Mansfield said the city could terminate its contract with M.C. Smith and take bids from other firms "I’m disappointed with the letter and re­ sponse," he said, "but I recommend that we continue with them." Mansfield noted that Hastings has an es­ tablished relationship with M.C. Smith, which was the primary architect of the downtown Streetscape protect some clears ago. Citizen Jim Brown, later in the meeting, encouraged the council to make a switch. "I know that after you get hooked up with someone, you like to keep going with them," he said. "But maybe you should send them a message that they can be replaced." Mansfield said that if the city decided to let bids on the project to other firms, the work wouldn’t start until next fall anyway. "At least well be under construction this year." he told the cvwcil. We’re well within the grant deadlines." The city began making plans for a Riverwalk several years ago. It is supposed to include a walking bridge over the Thornapple River at Tyden Park and a recreational trail along the river through a large portion of the city limits. Hastings secured grants from the Michi­ gan Department of Transportation TEA-21 program to reduce the city’s costs to matching funds. However, when things didn't get started last fall and this spring. Mansfield sent a letter to M.C. Smith, demanding an expla­ nation. Michael Smith, in his written response, apologized and explained that because word about the firm's quality work is getting around, it had been much busier than antic­ ipated. He suggested that fall might be the best time to start and that more bidders and reasonable rates from contractors also are posable. / j ‘ "We also believe that projects such as the Riverwalk and the construction activi­ ties that will take place there are easier to construct during months when the vegeta­ tion is not as heavy than during mid-sum­ mer," Smith wrote. "These are really not excuses because the only excuse that we have is that we do good work and that we have been overloaded and unable to get done the things that, frankly, we had long­ term commitments on..." See RIVERWALK, continued page id John Fehsenfeld receives applause from the Barry County Bar Association as Probate Judge Richard Shaw presents him with the prestigious Liberty Bell Award last Friday during Law Day ceremonies. The day long event also featured mock tri­ als by area elementary schools In the local courtrooms and a visit by Michigan Supreme Court Justice Stephen Markman. Fehsenfeld given Liberty Bell award in Law Day ceremony by*Shetly Suiter Staff Writer This year's Liberty Bell recipient, John Fehsenfeld, is a man who "makes things happen," Probate Judge Richard Shaw said during the Barry County Bar Association's Law Day ceremonies Friday. Tve known him since he came to live in our community and his love for it is appar­ ent." said Shaw. "I guess busy people ac­ complish things and John's one of those kinds of people." Shaw called Fehsenfeld’s key role in clinchiag 9 Hastings branch of Kellogg Community College, known as the Fehsenfeld Center, the "crowning jewel" of his civic achievements. "I feel like Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa or Ken Griffey Jr., who get applause and recognition for doing what they enjoy do­ ing," said Fehsenfeld. "Volunteering is a hobby for me, especially the organizing, planning and budget part." Fehsenfeld has been a member of the Hastings community for nearly 20 years See LIBERTY BELL, continued page 19 County Board buys four homes by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Four Hastings homes are being pur­ chased by the Barry County Board of Commissioners as part of a long-range plan for future expansion. The total $408,700 purchase was ap­ proved unanimously at the board's Tuesday morning meeting, "subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the purchase agree­ ment." The action means the county has acquired nearly all the land it didn't already own on the square of priperty bordered by State Street. South Broadway, West Court Street and Park Street. The exceptions are the Adrounie House on the corner of South Broadway and Court and a small strip in the middle of the "square." The county al­ ready owns the nearby former City Hall building and its parking facilities, plus the house behind city hall, facing State Street. Commissioners agreed to pay $114,000 for the house at 329 W. Court St; $104,900 for the house at 335 W. Court St; $94,900 for the house at 317 W. Court; and $94,900 for the house at 336 W. State St. on the corner of Park St. The County Board plans to appropriate funding from the general fund to pay for the homes. County Administrator Michael Brown said Wednesday. County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James, who chairs the board s Facilities and Property Committee, said the four homes purchased by the county this week are all rental units. Renters who live there will be permitted to stay in the homes until the county needs the property, she said to alle­ viate any fears that renters might think they have to immediately move. "It is not our intent to tear them down immediately. We are going to continue to rent them. We are looking at the future, for future expansion. We don't want to wait and pay more when we re ready (for expan­ sion)...," James said. "We bought them at market price." she added later. The homes will generate rental income of about $2,800 per month for the county. Brown said Wednesday. James noted the business growth and de­ velopment that have taken place along West Slate Street since 1989 when the Kmart Plaza was built. "We are located in a courthouse that was (recently) renovated and built over 100 years ago and the Courts & Law Building that has been established. We feel we should consider our campus right here be­ cause of these two fine buildings... This is not a new idea. We have thought about this See HOMES, continued page X 7- Hastings student wins in national contest (Additional) News Briefs (appear on page 2) Hastings High School sophomore Jen­ nifer Cottrell won a national award for being among the top six in the Business Professionals of America Workplace Assessment Skills program. Cottrell earned the honor in the application'interview event last week at the Busi­ ness P> ofessionals of America National Leadership Conference in Minneapolis. This is the first lime a Hastings student has placed in the application’interview event at the national level For her event she had to complete a pro­ fessional resume and letter of application and be interviewed for a business position by teams of judges from business and industry . She was required to complete both preliminary and final rounds of interviews at the regional, state and national levels. Cottrell earned her national award by first competing at the regional level in Grand Rapids in January. She won the nght to represent the region in competition at the state level by winning over approximately 60 other competitors from schools and area technology centers in southwestern Michi­ gan. She then went on to the state confer­ ence in Detroit in March, this time compel- mg against about 60 other students who had placed in their respective regional events throughout Michigan. At the state conference, she was one of only three who won the event and the right to represent Michigan in national competi­ Jenny Cottrell tion. At the national Business Professionals of America conference. Cottrell competed against some 50 other business students who also had earned the nght to represent their states. Though only a sophomore, Jen­ ny was competing against upperclassmen and state officers. Mary Dawson. HHS Business Profes­ sionals of America advisor, said the compe­ tition is very lough in Michigan. “Our state holds the distinction of earn­ ing more awards in the Workplace Skills Assessment program than any other stale m BPA. There were over 4,000 members at the conference in Minneapolis, and Michigan had w inners in nearly 90 percent of the cat­ egories. A national winner from Michigan is truly in an elite group.” While at the four-day conference. BPA members also participated in workshops and general sessions and voted for the new team of National Business Professionals of America officers. Cottrell said, “Having the privilege of attending the National Leadership Confer­ ence was more rewarding than I had ever thought it would be. 1 gained many new friends, acquired a great sense of spirit and competition, and learned about many opportunities in business." Business Professionals of America is the career/technical student organization for students enrolled in business programs. Activities include occupational and leader­ ship development, service projects, and development of basic business skills. The program is considered one of the standards of quality by which a school’s business edu­ cation program is judged by the State of Michigan Office of Career and Technical Preparation. Michigan Department of Career Development. Hastings business teachers who support the BPA activities are Mary Dawson. BPA chapter advisor; Patrick Purgicl. depart­ ment head; Nancy Cottrell and Tracy George. �Page 2 The Hastings Banner Thursday, May 11.2000 Additional... NEWS BRIEFS: Corvette Show will be May 21 The hrgeu oneMfay Cnrwtte ebow will return io Historic Chartton Part Sunday. May 21, from 10 ».«. to 4 p.m. The 12th annual Corvette Show and Swap Meet it expected to include mm than 300 Corvette*, one of which spectators can choose as 'B«t of Show." Trophies will be awwdad to entries in eight classes. Spectators also can choose the People's Choice. Registratioa f.. show can is 810. An open swap meet will feature Corvette pan*, auto parte, arts and crafts and a flea market. The event is co-tpotismd by the Corvette Club of Battle Creek. Pro­ seeds will go to fighting Spiua Bifida and to Charlton Part far operations. Admission for spectators n 84 far adults, $2 for children age*} to 12. For more information, call Chariton Part «t 945-3775. discussion planned A free panel discussion oe advance directives will be held from 7 to B p m Wednesday. May 17. to ths Pen- Biuegrass, country folk music on tap An evening of old-time bluegrass, country and folk music, featuring the Lonesome Moonlight Trio and Roe Hutchins, is slated to begin at 6:30 tonight (Thursday, May 11) al the Musicians' Showca--., held at Arby’s Restaurant in Hasongi. Veterans of m-’ny previous Show­ cases, Lonesome Moonlight Trio uses banjo, guitar, maaMin, dobro and fid­ dle to perform ok) time acoustic soecs. Member* of the group include Jim Cooper, Pal Mertaugh and Pete Huniphrie* Meriaugh is known to many music fau for fas many yean as aa original member of the Sweet Corn bluegrass 1»md. Homes at 317, 329 and 335 West Court Street were among the four purchased by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Ron Hutchins, a singer, songwriter and guitarist from Battle Crort. has also played al numerous previous SfapwcMcs. He stags traditional cowstty music. Seating at the Showcase is available on a fitst-couie, first-served basis. County buys four homes, cont. Local artiste' work exhibited Four local artists, Harmon Wiioox. David Wilcox. Pete DeDeckw and David Joslyn, will exhibit their art­ wort. at the Hasting* Public Library May 11-26. The Community Dtvirioe of fas li­ brary* capital campaign is sponsoring this presentation with Mel Hoad aa chairwoman. ing professions in 1970. Wrerfbwl decoys are their specialty. Pete DeDecker, a self-taught wood carver, combine* Iris love of nature with the jog of woodworking He farts Over a 30-year period. David Joatyn was a psychotherapist, acarirmic fac­ ulty member and researcher in social wort. Fifteen year* ago be began adnnee dtective* wifr be <91 For more information. 3125. quilt show set A Mother’s Day qttih show is planned for 10 un. to X'pjia. Sunday, May 14. st Chariton Part. Quilts will be on display in the turn-of-i re-century village church. Chariton Part volunteers will serve lea and cookie* ia the Michigan Soldiers’ Civil Warrn-enacuu for children age* 5 to 11 For more laformatioa. calt 945­ 3775. Vahre Country Showdown COMM at As Barry County Fair tbn MWMMr. The winner of the local compartton advances to ths state level ofoonqwti lion for a chance to win the national top prize of Coatestaats ere urged to pick ap aa official entry fam at th* Hasting* Th* Country Showdown contest lo­ cally will take place at 7 pan. Moo day. My 17, at the Barry County Fair. It I* open to vocal ar festmeatal per­ former*, individuals and groups with up to seven member*.. Men information about the contest i* available by cuffing WBCH radio at 945-3414. Meals on Wheels walkers needed Nancy Bradley. The award will be presented al the Mayor's Exchange Loarteo* Thataday. May 25. al the Hastings Country Club. Student' artwork will be on display Kindergarten through twelfth grade smdenu from area schoob will have their artwork 00 display for public viewing from 1-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. May 13-14 and Saturday and Sunday. May 20-21 m Hastings. The 14th annual student art show is sponsored by the Thornapple Aria Council of Barry County and will be held in the Ans Hatchery Buildtag at Fish Hatchery Park. There is no ad­ mission fee. A variety of art wort, including ce­ ramics and two-dimensional piece*. Will be part of the show, which is ju­ ried by the Arts Council A cowpie hundred art piece* are expected to be co display, said Kathy Crane, who is co­ shairwoman of the event with Kristen Hanshaw. Teachers in the county submitted artwork fcr the show Each student ex­ hibitor wifi receive a ribbon. The Barry County Commission on Aging's 11 th annual Meals on Wheel* Walkathon will step off al 10 «-m. Saturday. May 20. beginning and ced­ ing at the COA office. 120 N. Michi­ gan Ave.. Hastings. One- and two-utile outdoor route* are available. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. Mose walkers of all ages are needed to participate in the event. COA staff said. Lunch win be provided following the walk. Walkers are asked to collect pledge* for the Wrikathon to raise fond* far tw* COA auuitio* programs. They ia- ciuoe oBuvenqg Mia&cea meats to netp county sente- citizens maintain or reach adequate nutritional health. Funds raised from last year's walk helped the COA serve more than 57,000 meal*. Proceeds from this year's event will also help provide more meals al COA Friendship Center* where older adults congregate for hmdi. People who would like to collect pledges and walk in the Meal* cm Wheels Walkathou are asked 10 can the COA, 948-4856. to pre-register. Walkers then may begin to solicit pledges right away, using the pledge sheet provided. and had some discussion for well over a year, but we were just fortunate enough that we could link, at (his time, these properties all together..." Commissioner Clare Tripp compli­ mented James “for the good job of keeping us on track with the Property Committee and your extra efforts to move forward ." "It's been a good team effort," James re­ sponded. "I’m very pleased that this was a unanimous vote by all of the commission­ ers." Tripp said having "visible" county build­ ings in a central area is a plus. For the past several months, the County Board has held a number of closed sessions during its regular meeLrg schedule to dis­ cuss the possible purchase of the real es­ tate. The board authorized County Administra­ tor Michael Brown to have "mechanical" inspections performed at all the properties. Brown said the mechanical inspections in­ clude electrical, structural, plumbing, heat­ ing and termites. Commissioners also hired Landmark De­ sign Group Inc. of Grand Rapids for $1,800 to conduct a Phase I environmental study of the properties. James said she expects movement in the A house at 336 West State St. on the comer of Park street was part of the county's purchase agreement. next six months about the future use of the former City Hall. The Property Committee is continuing to discuss whether to move Friend of the Court or Substance Abuse and possibly the Extension Service into the former City E Hall. £ "We have been meeting regularly with t/5 department heads besides the Judicial Council to get input from them so that we make the best decision possible," she said, £ "It is not our intent to tear them down immediately. We are going to continuee to rent them. We don't want to wait and pay more when we're ready (for expansion)..." -Sandy James Vice County board Chairwoman Sarrah Gregory selected outstanding business student Sarrah Grtgofjrbrighter of Part and Club. Drama Club. Travel Club and the Sharon Gregory r-nl.Hay­ ings, has been scidtfelaTthc CJhss’ofi6(X) National Honor Society. Gregory was named as the January Exchange Club Youth of the Month, and has received the Kellogg Community College Gold Key Scholarship. She is employ ed as an assistant manager at the Hastings McDonalds and partici­ pates in the high school Work Experience program. She plans to continue her studies at Kel­ logg Community College in the fall. Outstanding Business Student. The Hastings High School Business Edu­ cation Department chose her on the basis of her commendable achievements in the busi­ ness curriculum at Hastings. The teachers who selected her arc Nancy Cottrell, MaryDawson, Tracy George and Pal Purgiel Gregory has focused on her elective stud­ ies in business by taking keyboarding, introduction to business, accounting, job skills for the 21 st century, business services and technology, advanced business services and technology, and independent study in business. She has also been an active participant in business activities outside of the classroom. As a four-year member of Business Profes­ sionals of America, she has served one year as secretary and two years as president Gregory has participated in numerous BPA activities and charity fund-raisers. She has been a regional and state BPA Workplace Skills Assessment Events winner and repre­ sented Michigan in national competition in San Antonio as a sophomore. She has earned the State Association statesman award, recognizing her contributions to Business Professionals of America. Other extra-curricular activities have kept her busy throughout her high school career She has been a member of FFA. Excel Sarrah Gregory HHS senior receives computer certification Hastings High School senior Jason Miller has received his certification from the Novell Corporation as a Certified Nov­ ell Administrator. He passed the computer network certifi­ cation test after completing his network administration studies in the business ser­ vices and technology class at Hastings High School. The CNA designation identifies individuals who possess expertise to man­ age Novell network operating systems. Because the use of computer network operating systems has exploded in recent years, there is a high demand for those who can manage them As a result. Novell, a world leader in the development of comput­ er network operating systems, has joined with high schools and technology centers to help schools train students for information technology careers. Hastings High School has been a Novell Education Academic Partner for two years, according to Mary Dawson. HHS business education teacher and Novell program instructor. Jason, son of Janet and Larry Miller of Hastings began his Novell studies in Sep­ tember He has also participated in the local high school chapter of Business Profession­ als of America and has been a regional and PARK STREET state winner in Visual Basic programming. He plans to continue his studies at ITT in Grand Rapids in June. Jason Miller g This map illustrates the location of the homes purchased this week by the county. RIVERWALK, continued from page 1 In other business Monday night, the council: • Received no public comment in a hear­ ing on the necessity of Jevying a special assessment on downtown businesses for parking. The total annua) assessment used to be $16,500, but this year the council proposes it increase the amount, for the first time in a dozen years, to $20,980. A resolution to establish the necessity of the special assessment district was adopted unanimously. . nttaa* Another public hearing, on the distribu­ tion of costs to each business on the as­ sessment roll, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 22. • Agreed to a request from the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce to have Church Street closed off between Court and Center streets and between Court and State for various "Springfest" celebra­ tion events planned for May 19-21. • Received an invitation to an open and ceremonies commemorating the 25th an­ niversary of the Michigan State Police post. The event will be from 1 lo 3 p.m. Friday, June 2. • Noted that representatives from Swartz Creek will come to Hastings for Mayor Exchange Day Thursday, May 25. • Learned that two appointments to the Library Board will be needed soon. Richard Graf has resigned his seal and the term of Brenda Teegardin is expiring. • Approved a contract agreement with Professional Code Inspections for building and rental inspection services. Some point about liability insurance were worked out. • Awarded the high bid of $45,600 to Maple Ridge Lumber Mills to harvest tim­ ber from property on West State Road, the sale price earlier had been estimated at $31,000 by a forester working for the city. • Heard Councilman Donald Spencer complain about developers dear cutting trees when bringing in new commercial businesses, he specifically pointed to the Taco Bell-Phillips 66 station on West State Street and the new car wash on South Hanover. "Can't we have them build around exist­ ing trees?" he asked. "I hate to see the city lose that... Maybe they could just alter their plans." • Decided to have city staff bring to the council a proposal from the Library Board to establish a building authority in connection with the capital campaign to construct a new library facility. • Rehired Plante & Moran to conduct the city’s audit for the 1999-2000 fiscal year, at a cost not to exceed $24,000. • Learned that the Hastings Public Li­ brary received word Monday that it received a Bill and Melinda Gates grant for four computers, a server, laser printer, software, manuals and three years of technical sup­ port. Librarian Barbara Schondelmayer said she expects the computer and associated equipment to arrive within six months. • Heard Mayor Frank Campbell read a proclamation honoring Harold J. (Jerry) Batchelder for his 35 years of service to the city as an employee of the Department of Public Works. • Heard Campbell read a proclamation for Poppy Days May 18 and 19. Members of the local American Legion post and Boy Scouts will be selling the poppies during those two days at Felpausch. Kmart. WaiMan and Plumb’s. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 11.2000 - Page 3 “Celebration of the Heart” event raises *9,000 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A gala event with a serious purpose proved to be a successful achievement last Thursday at the Hastings Country Club. The second annual "Celebration of the Heart 2000" dinner and auction raised $9,000 to help the American Heart Associ­ ation (AHA) combat heart disease. Proceeds will be used to help continue AHA's programs in research, community awareness and public and professional edu­ cation Sponsored by the Barry County Division of the American Heart Association, Mid­ west Affiliate, the event was organized by area citizens who are concerned about the number of lives claimed by heart disease in the county. In 1998, 39.9 percent of the deaths in Barry County were from cardiovascular dis­ ease, according to AHA. Eric Dreisbach and Tom Mohler co­ chaired the local event. Serving on the committee with them were Pat Buckland, Marie Dreisbach, Lisa Flohr, Al Jarvis and Roy Martin. "It amazes me how people in this com­ munity are so giving. It s better than any other place we've lived," said Eric Dreis­ bach. "It's a great benefit to live in a town like this.” "People are so into trying to make this a better town," Dreisbach. He expressed ap­ preciation to the people who attended the event and those who diligently worked to make the fund-raiser a success. "It was a nice, fun evening and a great cause, too," he said. Dreisbach also praised the food that was prepared by local restau­ rants and exher businesses. "The service and preparation were excellent." "I certainly think it was successful in terms of the spirit of giving. It was a good time and a marvelous meal, cooperatively prepared and served...," Mohler said. "It was a real worthwhile event. He called the evening "a fantastic combi­ nation" of blending a social event and nice dinner with "funny and entertaining auc­ tioneers" that people could enjoy and at the same time make a significant difference in heart research and educational programs and services provided to the community. Many people from all corners of Barry County contributed "a labor of love" to make it happen, Mohler said of all the woik that took place behind the scenes. During the dinner. Dr. Kay Setter Kline gave an informative presentation. KliWe, a researcher and director of the bachelor of science in nursing program at Jim Lumbert was one of the auction­ eers during the event. Greeting guest speaker Dr. Kay Setter Kline (right) are some of the Celebration of the Heart Committee members (from left) Eric Dreisbach, co-chair; e Dreisbach, Pat Buckland and Jennifer Wardrop, regional director of the American Heart Association. everything they were told to do. but at three months they were slipping back...not watching the fat" because they were feeling great. Kline emphasized that recovery from by­ pass surgery is slow and that it's common fcr patients to have difficulty in adjusting to their immediate limitations. "Many of them feel like they are caged because they are confined to their home," she said of pa­ tients' reactions in the early part of their re­ covery. "They don’t hear when surgeons say it will take them a year before they are back to where they were," Kline said. While in the hospital, two of the greatest concerns of patients were dealing with their own mortality and the disbelief that the need for bypass surgery had happened to them. "This only happens to other people." they had thought. Patients, in the early post-operative Greeting guest speaker Dr. Kay Set­ ter Kline (right) are some of the Cele­ bration of the Heart Committee mem­ bers (from left) Eric Dreisbach, co-chair, Marie Dreisbach, Pat Buckland and Jennifer Wardrop, regional director of the American Heart Association. Grand Valley State University, shared her findings from a study she conducted about family and patient responses to coronary artery bypass surgery. After interviewing 20 families and pa­ tients, she said she discovered that six weeks after surgery patients "were doing stage, were afraid of their incision, were impatient to sec improvement and disturbed that their attention span had waned. Kline said. When spouses have to take on new roles of doing chores, etc. that the patient had previously done, she said "most patients found it difficult to see the spouse have to do things normally done by the patienL..no( that the spouse wasn't capable. " When a person needs bypass surgery, Kline said, it affects the whole family and she stressed the important roles family members and friends can have, even if it's just to listen. Kline, who also teaches in GVSU’s graduate nursing program, received a grant from the American Heart Association last year for her research project "Congestive Heart Failure in Patients Receiving Home Care: A Test of Two Nursing Interven­ tions." See CELEBRATION, continued page 16 Kendall Tobias served as one of the auctioneers for the benefit. Group pushing campaign finance reform issue for 2002 by David T. Young Editor The American political campaign system has broken down badly and needs serious repairs, says a leader in state-wide effort to do just that. Johnston Mitchell of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network told a small audience at the First Friday forum May 5 that money ia driving stale and national politics, and it's time to give it bark to the people "The two fundamental principles of a democracy are political equality and public accountability," he said. "The question is, do we as vok-rs determine who runs and wins and do we then have access to our elected officials? To whom arc politicians accountable? I submit that it's less and less to us these days." Mitchell is speaking all around the state on the issue and he's trying to drum up support for a state-wide ballot issue in the year 2002 to reform the way candidates are selected and then elected. He maintained that politicians are be­ holden to the wishes of large private con­ tributors rather than the common folks, who simply don't have the large sums of money to buy influence on legislation. He noted that fewer than 1 percent of the people of Michigan contribute to political campaigns and he suggested that the costs of gening elected are rising too sharply. "Term limits created more contested races, but they weren't really competitive." he said. Of the 148 races in 1998 for either state senate or slate representative, 35 had candi­ dates who raised less than $1,000. And on the average, incumbents outspent chal­ lengers $85,000 to $19,000. Republican candidates raised an average of $44,000 in contributions. Democrats $24,000 and third party candidates $683 "So term limits do not equal campaign finance reform," he said. Mitchell said statistics from the *98 elec­ tion show that 91 percent of the candidates who spent the most money won. And, of the 6.8 million voters in this state, fewer than three-eighths of 1 percent gave the bulk of the financial contributions. "They arc drowning out our voices as voters," he noted. Though current laws limit individual contributions, some candidates, notably Gov. John Engler, have gotten around such rules by encouraging an individual contrib­ utor's spouse, family members and friends to give the same amount, thereby dou­ bling, tripling or quadrupling the money raised. See REFORM, continued page 16 A variety of items, ranging from a diamond necklace to a golf club, were auctioned during the evening. Looking over the hems are (from left) Bruce Hunt, Charlotte Mohler and Cortney Collison. "How do know when campaigns cost too much?” he asked. "It's when the money raised is more than what the job pays," which he said these days is quite common. Mitchell suggested that money is what keeps some good people from seeking of­ fice or being elected. "Not all of us have the deep pockets of a Ross Perot. Geoff Fieger or Michael Huff­ ington." he said. "Money too often deter­ mines who the candidates will be and who they will be accountable to." He reported that the largest contributors to political campaigns in Michigan, in or­ der. are finance, insurance and real estate; miscellaneous businesses, and then lawyers and lobbyists. These threg groups com­ bined accounted for more than one-quarter of all the money contributed in the 1998 elections He said it was thought eight years ago that term limits would help reduce the in­ fluence of money, but tiny haven't made much of a difference. Johnston Mitchell explains the need tor and benefits of a state-wide effort to have some kind of campaign finance reform in the year 2002. Gathered around the display of American Heart Association educational literature are (from left) Pat Buckland, Eric Dreisbach, co-chair, Al Jarvis, Tom Mohler, co-chair, and Lisa Flohr. Roy Martin and Marie Dreisbach, who also serve on the Celebration of the Heart 2000 Committee, are not pictured. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 11.2000 l_E I I EFIS from our readers... The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world Dear editor: What's a mother to do in a world like ours ’ Its a world where children arc taught self-esteem instead of othere-eslccm and God-esteem, where children arc taught to be lovers of themselves, lovers of money and lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God; where children are taught man's nghtwisc-ness rather than god's right-wise-ness. What is a mother to do in a world where schools, friends, radios, televisions, com­ puters. and even some churches teach humanism instead of truth from the instruc­ tion book written by the Creator. You can’t make something, (much less everything) out of nothing, even in billions and billions of years. A Godly mother can pray: "Lord not my will but Yours be done." A Godly mother should pray. “Lord, I want the best for You and I am willing and ready to help You.” so that I submit to Your word. In order that my children, husband, friends, neighbors and my world will sec Jesus in me A Godly mother can prevent many, many heartaches in the lives of her children entrusted to her. Children arc perhaps the best proof of the fact that, “for every effect there must be a sufficient cause” Or stated another way... ‘for whatever a man (or woman, or child) sows, that he will also Write Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • Alt letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted • Letters serving the function of ‘cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be prim-d legibly or typed, double-spaced. Know Vour ICGISIRTORS: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. WashingtoguD.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigap Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, pmnd Rapids, Mich. 46503. phone $161456-2544. Rick Tormea, regional represefStlve. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St, Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030 Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District (Irving. Carlton. Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate. 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. reap." Galatians 6:7b. Heartaches, rcgre's. remorse, and 'I wish 1 hadn't, are all caused, they don’t just hap­ pen. They arc caused by do-it-yourself kits, the choices, children, youth, husbands and wives make. A Godly mother can promote that gen­ uine love that says to her children and her husband. "I want the best for you and I am ready and willing to help you." A Godly mother can promote that love in her family so that her husband and her children will respond with, "I love you too." When this kind of love from God ("...God is love,...” I John 4:8, 16) reigns in a home, it creates a perfect match. A Godly mother can provide for her hus­ band, submissive wife who says not only in word, but in deed, "I love you." This kind of love few husbands and fathers can resist. The same can be said for the children. A Godly mother can provide the adorn­ ment for the home "Do not let your adorn­ ment be merely outward arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very pre­ cious in the sight of God." I Peter 3:3-4. Finally a word of right-wisc-ncss for all the mothers of the future who will submit to their Creator: "Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellow­ ship has righteousness (right-wise-ness) with lawlessness? And what communion .has light with darkness? And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever? And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you arc the temple of the living God. As God has said: ‘I will dwell in them and walk among them. I will be their God, and they shall be My people’ "Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean,* and I will receive you, 1 will be a Father to you. and you shall be My sons and daughters, says the Lord almighty ” 2 Corinthians 6:14-18. Be sure to pass it on. “The older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanders, not given to much wine, teach­ ers of good things - that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children to be discreet. chaste, homemakers, gixxl obedient to their own husbands, that,the, of God may not be blasphemed. . “Likewise, cxhqrt the young men to be sober-minded, in all things showing your­ self i? be a pattern of good works; in doc­ trine showing integrity, reverence, inrwruptibility, sound speech that cannot be condemned that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you." Titus 2:3-8. "The hand that rocks the cradle still rules the world.” Mothers? Rus Sarver. Hastings. Help a veteran, buy a poppy To the editor: For hundreds of long-term disabled veter­ ans in Veterans Administration hospitals, domiciliaries and in state veterans homes, every day is VFW Buddy Poppy Day. These arc the veterans who assemble the Poppies, tic them in bunches of ten and pack them in boxes of 500, 1,000 or 2,000 for shipment to the over 10,000 Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts and Auxiliaries throughout the nation. The annual distribution of Buddy Pop­ pies is the only public solicitation conduct­ ed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Distri­ bution will be made in Nashville by VFW 8260 Post and Auxiliary volunteers this weekend. May 12 and 13. Poppy assembly is a year-round project in some 10 veterans facilities and a part-time program in others. Some are under the direction of the VFW organization in the state in which they arc located, and others arc supervised and directed by the national VFW Buddy Poppy Department. The assembly procedure varies from facility to facility, depending on the emphasis given to the various aspects of the program by the project director. The Veterans of Foreign Wars pays the disabled veteran for his work. In most cas­ es, the money provides extra income for the disabled veteran to pay for the little luxuries which make hospital life tolerable, some­ times the Poppy assembly is used as a ther­ apy program, under direct supervision of hospital personnel, to provide exercise for fingers and hands crippled by wounds, dis- use as a step toward the rehabilitation of psychiatric patients. The experience and training gained in concentration and super­ vised work in assembling Poppies has led to more complicated duties and eventual dis­ charge From the time it leaves the hospital until it graces the coat lapel or dress front or the individual citizen, the Poppy provides care for the widow and orphans of deceased vet­ erans at the VFW National Home in Eaton Rapids (founded in 1925, the only home of its kind in the world); provides funds for veterans rehabilitation services on the state and national level; pays for direct relief to the families of needy and deceased veterans and serves as a memorial to the dead of all wars of the U.S. More than 16 million Buddy Poppies will be assembled this year and will be distrib­ uted by VFW Posts and Auxiliaries throughout the nation. Each of them will have traveled a long way and each will have helped to make someone happier. When you are asked to donate for a Bud­ dy Poppy this year (in any community), do it with a great big smile on your face. And remember that it is the most grateful invest­ ment of your loose change you can ever make! Shirley A. Link, Chairman. Buddy Poppy Sales Auxiliary Junior Vice President VFW Post 8260, Nashville TK book disclaimer proposal is defeated by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education voted 4-2 Monday night against adding a disclaimer to 17 books in a summer reading program. Parent and school board member David Smith originally had asked that the books be removed because "Fossils" by the popular children’s author Aliki, presents the age of the earth as "millions of years." Smith said, "this is just a theory not a fact." a ?...... The board tabled the disclaimer suggested April 17 by board President Dan Parker, saying that "this book presents one theory among many theories." Parker and TK Superintendent Jay Cason consulted with the school's attorney before the May 8 meeting. Parker presented the attorney's report that any disclaimer could leave the school district subject to a lawsuit. The attorney mentioned the separation of church and state as one of the reasons for his advice Gypsy spraying should be complete The Barry Conservation District was hoping to complete spraying for gypsy moths today (Thursday). Spraying was expected to begin last night (Wednesday). If weather forces a delay, spraying will be done this weekend, according to Casey Harris, gypsy moth suppression program coordinator. Harris said that due to an error in the district's database, those who objected to spraying, or were knocked out by objec­ tors, were erroniously notified that they would be sprayed. Postcards were mailed to all residents in a final spray block. Those who received a final notification postcard case, and the effects of old age. One of the most successful adaptations of the Buddy Poppy assembly program is its (hot pink color) and question whether or not they were or will be sprayed can call the BCD office at (616) 948-8056. The district has a master list of all final qualifying residents. The material being applied is Thuricide 48 LV. This material contains Bacillus thuringiensis, which is specific to caterpil­ lars. It is being aerially applied by Maurice's Flying Service Inc of 9081 West Cutler Road. Lakeview. (517) 352-6731. Homeowners also need to take an active role in gypsy moth suppression, Harris said. Banding trees starting around Memorial Day will help reduce the numbers of caterpillars. The attorney reasoned that one of the many theories could be construed as the "creationist" theory which is church based. Parker said, "I find this advice disturbing and I believe it throws roadblocks into critical thinking. I think a statement in the books would have been best knowledge." "This is something I would expect from the old Soviet Union," Smith said. Gary VanElst reminded his colleagues that there are more choices than this one book ahd patents should be allowed to makectafcei.' , Parker responded, saying. "1 don’t know if I was always aware of what my children were reading. Board member Jean Ray said, "you have to ask to see text books." Both Parker and Smith praised the process which the board has gone through over the last several weeks even though it has been difficult and frustrating. "The school district runs the risk of a lawsuit standing up for what is right," Smith said. Parker concurred, saying a lawsuit "would take away from the positive things we do in the district." Smith concluded bis remarks saying, "I want to make it clear that no teacher has deliberately done any harm to anyone. I want it to be clear that 1 am not negative to any TK people." Parker also announced that the opening for the superintendent's position has been posted internally. No search committee has been appointed and the board will wait to see how many applications are received. As of May 8 only one application, from assistant Superintendent Midge Pippel, has been received. The opening for the superintendent's job at TK came last month when Jay Cason announced he is leaving at the end of June to take a similar post in Kentucky. *Uul Wedi'l Qtteltmt... HastingsBaNNER PUBLIC OPINION: What about Microsoft? The U.S. government, after it was ruled that Microsoft is a monopoly, recommends the company be split into two divisions. Do you think this is a necessary move or just government intrusion into business? Drvoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 PxMtshed by Hastings Banner. lac. A DnnSion of J-Ad Graphics me 1351 N M-43 Highway Hastings Ml 49058-0602 (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs President Frederic Jacoba Vice Pres*deftt Secretary Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T Young (EMcr) Elare GOert ,-AsMtanf Emoo Shelly Sulset Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary McDonough James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • C'Msihad ads accepted Monday through 6amto530prn Saturday 6 30 a m • Noon Scott Ommen Jerry „ohnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year m adiommg counties $29 00 pe year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Bo. B Hastings Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 Brian Zatzke, Middleville: Cleon Brown, Hastings: Jean Fleming, Delton: Ron Martin, Woodland: "I don't agree with the judge's decision. I would rather they be left alone to do their business. It’s important to let Microsoft be Microsoft." "I don’t think they should break them up. Bill Gates is the founder of it. he made the company what it is and they're penalizing him for being a giant It's just another way for the government to get money, that's all it is." "It's a government intrusion into business. Bill Gates was smart and innovative and changed the world with his type of technology and improved the business world. The government will screw it up..." “When a business gets too large, the government needs to step in to protect small businesses and the average citizen." Karl Farrell, Freeport: "I think they're interfering." Vicki Thorpe, Lake Odessa: "I don't know much about it. It doesn't affect me because I don’t have a computer." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 11 2000 - Page 5 Bill Cook to seek county board seat Plan now to look after aging parents Much has been written about the “sand­ wich generation* — those people who, while still caring for their own children, are also forced to assume responsibilities, financial and otherwise, for their aging par­ ents. If you're a potential “sandwich" member, then you’ve got some serious issues to deal with. But you can make it easier for everyone involved if you do your planning early Dealing with one’s parents on financial and lifestyle issues can be quite emotional. However, strive to keep emotion out of your decision making. It^ not easy, but it can be done You may want to start your planning by discussing the following topics with your parents: • Durable powers of attorney — By obtaining durable power of attorney from your parents, you will be able to use their assets, should they become incapacitated, to pay their medical bills and hospital expens­ es. Power of attorney also lets you make a variety of legal and financial decisions. And some broader power of attorney arrangements even permit you to set up trusts. Even in the best relationships, asking for power of attorney is a sensitive issue. Your parents, may tell you they will never need you to take these powers. And they may be nght; their physical health and mental capa­ bilities may always be strong enough for them to manage their own affairs. Nonetheless, you should stress to your par­ ents that power of attorney will let you take care of them only if they need it. Before seeking power of attorney, you should consult your own legal adviser to make sure you fully understand your rights and obligations. • Health care directives — By establish­ ing a health care power of attorney — also called a medical power of attorney — your parents can designate someone to make health care decisions for them if they become incapacitated. The health care power of attorney documents typically con­ tain an individual’s preferences regarding specific medical decisions. Nottoa ot Mortgage Foractoaura Saia THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Wc OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE DatauR has baan made in the condtionc of a mortgage made by Tarry L Fatoanburg and Velma P. Fafcanburg. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Glenwood inc.. Mortgages, dated Septamber 7, 1995. and recorded on September 13, 1995 in Uber 640. on Pago 145, Barry County Records, Michigan, and re-recorded on June 19, 1996 in Uber 664. Pago 182. Barry County Records and waa asotgnod by said mortgagee to the First Horizon Home Loan*, f/k/a FT Mortgage Companies d/b/a/ Cart I. Brown Mortgage. Assignee by an assignment dated September 7, 1995. which was recorded on September 13, 1935, in Uber 640, on Page 151, Barry County Reccr ds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at tie data hereof tie sum of FORTYFOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN ANO 80/100 doiers ($44,787.80). includ­ ing interest at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sale contamed in sard mortgage and toe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that raid mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a safe of the mort­ gaged prermsea, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hasttngs. Ml at 1:00 pm., on Juno 8, 2000 Said premises are sLuatod * TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of toe Northwest 1/4 of toe Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, To«m 2 North. Range 10 West as a point at beginning; thence West 300 feet; thence South 80 feet, thence East 300 feet; thence North 80 feet, to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 monto(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shad be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated Aprl 27. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 246-593-1309 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Su«e 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 46025 Flo *200015106 Dotphre (5/25) Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Can..945-9554 Another health carc-rclatcd document is a living will. Living wills have been recog­ nized by law in mos» states, but they are less flexible than a health care power of attor­ ney. Living wills arc usually limited to deci­ sions about life-sustaining procedures • Long-term care insurance — The aver­ age cost for a nursing home stay is $40,000 per year — and it can easily cost twice that amount in major metropolitan areas. Medicare picks up very little of these costs, so individuals have to come up with the money out-of- pocket. These costs can wipe out your parents’ lifetime savings — and yours, too. By pur­ chasing a long-term care policy, you can make sure that your parents maintain their financial independence and that your own financial goals are not jeopardized. The sooner you start talking to your par­ ents about long-term care, the better. The younger they are when they purchase cov­ erage, the lower their premiums will be. Try discussing all these arrangements with your parents as soon as you can. It might not be the most comfortable thing you’ve ever done, but you will be doing a service for everyone involved — STOCKS — The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week AT4T SBC Communications Anhsusar Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mlg IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kmart Kellogg s Company McDonald's Eaars Simpson Industries Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pharmacia 6 Upjohn Wal-Mart Gold S4vw Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 37-11/16 -4-1/4 42-5/16 -1/16 74-13/16 *4-11/16 21-7/16 +1/2 50-1/4 *1/4 56-13/16 -1-5/8 116211256 2253256 79-7/16 +1-3/16 21-3/4 +1-3/8 18-7/8 +1-1/8 53-1/16 -3/16 86-5/64 -7-19/64 9-1/4 +3/4 109 -2-3/8 18-1/16 +1-1/2 87 +2-13/16 7-5/8 -15/16 25 +3/16 37 -2-3/16 37-3/8 -1-11/16 10-964 -1/16 12-3/8 -38 4-3/8 -11/32 24-1/16 +1/8 55-9/16 -3-15/16 53 -4-5/8 $27725 +$2.30 $5.04 +$.01 10336.75 -196.67 894M -106M Bill Cook of Wall Lake, Delton, has announced he will be a candidate for the Third District scat on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. District Three includes Rutland Town­ ship, Hope Township and a small portion of Barry Township. The Third District Scat is currently held by Sandy James. Cook, a lifelong resident of Barry Coun­ ty has, along with his wife Irene, owned and operated businesses in Grand Rapids and currently in Plainwell, and Hastings Office Supply in Hastings. Since his return from military service in the early 1970s, Cook has been active in community and county affairs. He served on the Hastings City Council for 15 years, retiring in 1987 as mayor. He was a member of the planning and Zoning Board of Appeals and now is a member and treasur­ er of the Workforce Development Board for Barry, Branch and Calhoun counties. Cook is also a past Y-Board member, a current member and a past board member of the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce, a current member and past president of the Hastings Rotary Club, a director of Hastings Manufacturing Company, presi­ Association. I know that our county gov­ ernment did not stand behind us and I do not want to see that happen to any other group in Barry County," Cook said. Differences aired at Legislative Coffee by Patricia Johns Staff Writer There were some differences of opinion at last Monday morning’s Legislative Cof­ fee program at the County Seat in Hast­ lose someone of Terry’s character due to term limits." Geiger will be unable to run for a fourth term as a state legislator this year because of a law Michigan voters passed in 1992. ings. I lie debates focused on genetically modi­ fied organisms, Internet taxes and even farm reform. Greg Moore rej resenting Seventh Dis­ trict Congressman Nick Smith, reported that the GMO report has been released and the findings are that GMO crops are no more dangerous than regularly hybridized plants. Barry Soil and Water Conservation Dis­ trict Director Monica Rappoport challenged Moore with a study from Vancouver that found some problems with BT modified plant*. Moore said it was important to look at competing studies, see who sponsored the studies and remember that there is political hype from countries that want to keep U.S. crops out of their country. Rick Treur from Third District Con­ gressman Vem Ehlers* office reported on the individuals with disabilities in educa­ tion act, which will add $2 billion a year for requirements until the mandate s should be fully underwritten by 2010. Second District Congressman Pete Hoekstra was represented by Jerry Kooiman, who repotted that the congress­ man is "keeping an eye on the economic impact of new occupational safety (OSHA) standards, the education budget and keeping international ships from dumping their bal­ last in the Great Lakes. All three federal representatives are in fa­ vor of more education funding, but wish it to be directed to local districts and allow flexibility in the ways it is spent. State Senator Joanne Emmons praised Rep. Terry Geiger who was not able to al"His work as chair of the Appropria­ tions Committee is first rate. It is sad to Emmons reported that she spent April 27 in Washington D.C. discussing e-commerce and Internet taxation. She chastised the representatives for not understanding what the impact of extending the five-year moratorium would have on local busi­ nesses and communities. "This is a nebulous and difficult prob­ lem," she commented, "which can’t be solved by a simple moratorium. She also discussed how changes in the telecommunications business may have far reaching effects because so much is becom­ “You Grow it, We’ll Mow it" 7475 Hammond Rd. Freeport. Ml 49325 • Commercial and Residential • 616-765-3809 JcfT Hausc (616) 765-3361 (616) 645.5715 dam&'voyaget net jdhauscri v oyagerenl ing "wireless" and taxes are calculated on "wires." She also reported on the new proposed educational savings accounts and asked the representatives from the three congressmen to help her make sure the state program does not conflict with the federal program. Gary Newell and Clifford Andrus asked her about the changes for fanners being discussed. Andrus was particularly con­ cerned that fanners were being squeezed into an awful box. There is one more Legislative Coffee session scheduled before the summer re­ cess. It is scheduled for the County Seat on Monday, June 12, at 8 am. The public is invited to attend. Attention Hastings High School SENIORS I&gsBaNNER win be May 25, 2000 Please have your pictures to the J-Ad Graphics office or the high school office by Friday, May 19th •NOTE: If your portraits were done «t White’s Photo, they h»vt nlrendy fhrnisbed as with n copy. The CD With An Option To Upgrade A Cut Above Lawn Service Dana Madole dent of Pidgas, Inc., a member of the Elks. Moose, American Legion, and a board member of the Greater Wall Lake Associa­ tion. Cook said he feels that the citizens of Barry County are not here for the govern­ ment, but the county government should be there for the people. Other issues Cook would like to see insti­ tuted. Along with fair representation, arc: • Institution of evening meetings so working citizens have a better chance to attend county government functions. • A government that looks and plans for the future and doesn’t get tied up in the tedious tasks that take their time and talent away from more important issues. • Bring county government into the new millennium by replacing the costly sub­ committee system now in place. • Let the administrators do more of the leg work and the commissioners govern from their impute. • Create a strong local government that can work well with all the other units and maintain the integrity of a strong Barry County. “As a member of the Greater Wall Lake The Option CD 6.77% Annual Percentage Yield 15 Month Term right now - plus have the good idea? Just give us a during the call or stop by any Hastings think interest rates might go term, to increase your inter­ City Bank Office, and find up? The Option CD might est rate if rates go up. 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Annual Percentage Yield is accurate as of 5/-V00 Minimum balance to cam the stated APY is $500. Minimum $500 to open. There is a penalty for early withdrawal. Other bonuses, coupons, or special interest rates cannot be combined with this offer. �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 11.2000 parents; infant son, James; infant brother; sisters. Betty and Cecile. He is survived by his wife. Darlene; daughter. Kim (Bryan) Varney of Hastings; sons, Michael (Jeanette) Pickard of Hastings and Daniel (Jill) Pickard of Byron Center, four grandchildren, Douglas and Thomas Varney. Amber and Kylie Pickard; brothers. Orville (Vickie) Pickard of Hastings. Donald Pickard of Middleville and Carl (Mary) Pickard of Caledonia; sisters. Ruth (David) McMonigle of Middleville and Sara (Edwin) Colburn of Caledonia; mother-in-ia’v, Lois Falconer of Hastings; brothers-in-law, Donald (Connie) Falconer of Hastings and Ben Falconer of Hastings; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Pickard will be held on Thursday. May 11. 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Walter Winebrenner officiating. Burial will be at Irving Township Cemetery in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to William G. Pickard Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. William G. Pickard HASTINGS - Mr. William G. Pickard, age 66. of Hastings, passed away Monday. May 8, 2000 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was bom on November 17, 1933 in Yankee Springs. Barry County, the son of Orville E. and Mary I. (Converse) Pickard. Mr. Pickard was raised in the Yankee Springs. Irving and Middleville areas of Barry County and attended the Gates rural school and Middleville schools. He married Darlene J. Falconer on July 3. 1953. Mr. Pickard was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for 30 years, retiring in 1993. He had previously worked for Middleville Engineering and engaged in farming for many years He was a member of Loyal Order of Moose. U.A.W. Local #138. long time 4­ H leader, enjoyed hunting, fishing, card playing and an all around sports enthusiast. Mr. Pickard was preceded in death by his ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... P1XASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Uccy RomL Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve CHtntxcad (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9 Mam . Sundai School 11 00 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 00 pm, Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday night*6 Mpm ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m. Sunday Evening Service 6 pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, pleaie call for mote details CEDAR CREEK BIBLE SOS S fcffcrwn father Charlev Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mau 4 M p m . Sunday Mavaes 8 M a m and 1100 am. Confeviuon Saturday 3 30-4 15 p m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Wcu Stale Road, Iteiing*. Midi W Clayton Garmon. Pauor Sunday School 9 30 a m . classes for all age* Morning Worship 10 45 am Nuncry provided Sun­ day Evening Service, 6 00 pjn Wednesday activities 7 00 p.m are Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or Tint grade). Kids C lub or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Mimwne* or Teen Bible Quiz (age* 13-19). Aduh Bible Studv - No age limits Cedar Creek Rd . I mt South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 an, Worship 11 00 a m . Evening Service at 6 00 pm, Wednesday Prayer Bible 700pm COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 6)6­ 721-8077 Service Times. 9:45 a m Traditional. 10:15 am Sun­ day School, 11:15 a m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church \buth group. Thurs­ days sennx meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights • Praiae Services 7 30 pm For more information call the church office THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Cart Litchfield 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone Phone 367-4061 Worship Ser 948-2549 Sunday Service Tunes v>ccs. Sunday. 11:00 am. Sunday arc 8.30 a m. 9 SJaqu and IIJ0 School. 10 a m for all agei " ***** *** t,CTC QFMCl BRETHREN • ’w a m . Wed iM0a£pM>iiiig icr- BIBLE CHURCH’ frRfr p m Wdh group meets fFormeWy rte Httirngt Grot* Wednesday 6 30 p.m. aim NursBreehren CfcurcA). 600 Powell ery available for all services Bring Rd . I mile cast of Hastings Rus Sarver, Pastor Emeritus, 945­ 9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a m Bible damn - for ail ages. 10 40 am - Morning Worship. 6 00p m Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7 30 p m Prayer and Bible Study Sharing hour Faith - “You Arc Wel­ coming " Church Phone. 948­ 2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church of th* Ifcrttwme .sirgriran c oremoiMwi jij W Center St (corner of S Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector F William Voeibcrg. Minister of Mu­ sic Sunday Worship Services - 8 a m. and 10 a m Sunday School 10 a m . Nursery Available at 10 a.m. Char Practice ■ Wednesday at 7 pm HMy Week Warship Schedule - Passion Pahn Sunday April 16 at 8 am and 10 a.m.. Evening Prayer on Monday. Tues­ day . Wednesday. April 17, 18. 19 at 7 p m . Maundy Thursday. April 20 at 7 pm. Good Friday (HAMA) Community Service. April 21. 12 nnm. The Way of the Croat station* i - April 21. 7 pm. Hob Saturday April 22. 10 a m . The Great Vigil of Easter. Satur­ day. Apr11 22. 7 p m Easter Day. Sunday. April 23. 8 a m and 10 a m Please Noh? that the HaabQU Area Ministerial .Association com­ munity Good Fnday service is be­ ing held al 12 noon at Emmanuel Episcopal Church QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Wcvt Pastor Ken Yaughi (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship II am. PO Bo* 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NAZIRENE HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry HubIcy. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office han. Wed /Thun 9 a m to 12 noon Sunday Mom.ng 9 30 a m Sunday School. 10:45 a m Morning Worship. Sun 5-7 p m Youth Fellowship (Gr 6-12). Sun evening service as announced in weekly bulletin 6 pm. Wed 6­ 8 p.m Whmon (Gr K-5<h). (Serv­ ing evening meal to Warners at 6 pm). Wed 7 pm - Prayer Mtg (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vice* - 9 30 a m Morning Prayer. 1100 am Holy Communion Evening Prayer 600 p.m For more information call 795-2370 of Re. David T Hustwick 948-9604 Rev Deacon David S Mohrttardt 517-627-9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services Affiliated with the In­ dependent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Cume. Senia Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr - Aduh Mmiscrics 9 30 am Sunday School for all age*. 10 45 am. Morning Worship Service; 6 00 pm. Evening Service. 7DO pm Sc. High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p m . Awaaa. Sr aad Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Studv, Char practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sundas Sers ices 9 45 am Sunday School Hour. 11 dO a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 pm evening Service. W cdnevday " O) p m Sen ices for Adult*. Teen* and Children the whole family COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, childrens ministry, youth group, adult snu'l group mini.«jy. leadership train­ ing WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 am, Church Service 10 30 am . Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hasting*. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10am. Worship II am.. Evening Sen kcs 6pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7 pm Peter Wackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free BiNc Correspon­ dence Course ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Ftscher, Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Suu Rd and Boltwwd St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev. Donald Brail. Auociau Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day • 945 a.m Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship; 5 30 p m. KtdY quizzing. 6 00 p m. Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day, 6 30 pm, KidY Alive far age* 2 through fifth grade. Teem Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 am. Senior Aduh Bible Study and young aduh Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary Fa further in­ formation call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hasting* Rev Sundav School (for -ft age?); 6 00 p m Middle School. High School Youth Thursday. May 11 - 7 00. Bapt Uv Saturday. May 13 9 30 a m . Catech 4. 600 p.m, Mother Daughter Banquet. 8 00 NA Tuesday. May 16 - 7 p.m. Cong Council. 7 30 Overeaten Anon Wednesday. May IT - IODO am. Wordwatchers. 7 00 p.m.. Anti-racism Seminar HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Buffod W Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Musk, Organist Church pLooe (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10.30 am 9 30 am - Sunday School - every Sunday, classes are available for everyone Classes for children and youth are based on grade level Three classes. Good­ will. Genesis and In His Steps - are taught for aduh* 10.30 a m - Cof­ fee Fellowship Radio Broadcast 11:00 am - Worship Services childcare nailable for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade Each Wednesday through Lent May is Christian Home Month Thursday. May 4 - National Day of Prayer Sunday. May 7 - 2 00 p m. Education Special Event Video Scavenger Hunt FIRST PRESBYTERL5N CHIRCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E. Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Sunday. April 30 - 9 00 a m Traditional Worship Senice with Communion. 9 20 a m Chil­ dren Y Worship. 1000 am Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room. 10 10 a m Sunday School Assembly in Sharpe Hall. 10 15 am Sunday School for all age*. 1120 a m Contemporary Worship Service. II 50 am Children's Worship The 9 00 Sen ice is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11 20 Ser­ vice IS broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery is provided during both services 4 00 pm Confirmation Class Wednesday. May 3 - 7 00 p m Chancel Char rehearsal. 8 00 p m Youth Young Adult Praise Team Rehearsal Thu information on worship senices u pnnided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses W REN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadway Hasting* BOSLEY PHARMACY ''P>cvcnp<MN»" I 18 S Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. —*0 Cook Rd Hasting*. Michigan AREA OBITUARIES | Ford D. Aspinall, Jr. Lyle J. Vanderbrook HASTINGS - Mr. Lyle J. Vanderbrook. age 97. of Hastings, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2000 at Tendercare of Hastings. He was bom on July 2, 1902 in Cedar Creek, the son of Peter and Olive (Edger) Vanderbrook. Mr. Vanderbrook was raised in Rutland Township, Barry County and attended the Edger Country School and graduated in 1919 from Hastings High School. He went on to attend Barry County Normal and received his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Western Michigan Univ.'ftity. did graduate work at Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Northwestern University. He married Ellamae Stoddard on August 26,1934 and she preceded him in death on July 9, 1997. Mr. Vanderbruck's teaching career span 43 years. He taught in rural schools in Barry and Allegan Counties, Principal at W.K. Kellogg in Delton, Onsted High School in Lenawee. Colorado. Haslett High School in Haslett. Harold Upjohn High School in Kalamazoo. Detroit University and Country Day Schools in Detroit, St. Clair Shores High School and Hastings High School, retiring in 1967. He was ■ member of the First United Methodist Church, Michigan and National Education Association. Mr. Vanderbratok was also preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Mary Ella Barnhill on March 22, 1980; grandson. Erin Vanderbrook; and a sister, Beatrice Laubaugh. He is survived by a daughter. Eleanor Shellenbarger of Hastings; sons. Lyle "Eldon" (Emiko) Vanderbrook of Hastings, and Richard Vanderbrook of Hastings; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Vanderbrook were held on Monday. May 8, 2000 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Doctor Bufford W. Coe officiated. Burial was at Rutland Township, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bell Choir Fund at Hastings First United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Arlie J. Bradfield HOLLAND - Mr. Artie J. Bradfield, age 85, of Holland, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2000 at Holland Community Hospital. He was bom in Otsego and was a resident of Holland for over 55 years. Mr. Bradfield was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during World War II. Baptist Church. Mr. Bradfield was preceded in death by his first wife. Jennette Bradfield in 1976. He is survived by his wife, Martha Bradfield of Holland; children, Colleen and Roger Nienhuis of Holland, Russell and Patricia Bradfield of Holland. William and June Bradfield of Chandler, Arizona, Norman and Tomica Bradfield of Fennville, Valia Miller of Holland, Janice and Loren Scarberry of Carson City, Mary and David Sumner of Flint, David and Linda Bradfield of Holland, Jonathan and Sheila Bradfield of Zeeland and La Von and Jack Rader of Alabama; 25 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; sisters, Isla Englenh of Hastings, Mary Jane Bradfield of Hastings and Jean and Stanley Cembrowicz of Boyne Falls; brothers, Charles Bradfield of Hastings and Frank Jr. Bradfield of Howard City; sister-in-law, Henrietta Bradfield of West Olive; nieces and nephews and cousins. A Memorial Service for Mr. Bradfield was held on Saturday. May 6. 2000 at Calvary Christian Reformed Church. Reverend Gene Los officiated. Burial was at Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Mulder Chapel. Dykstra Funeral Homes, Inc of Holland GROSSE POINTE - Lois Katherine Sparks, age 87, formerly of Grosse Pointe and Hastings, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2000 at United Memorial Health Care Center Long Term Care in Greenville. She was bom in Ionia on September 20, 1912, the daughter of Charles F. and Agnes Burnett Angell. Lois married John William Sparks on April 20,1933 and he preceded her in death in 1972. She lived in Grosse Pointe for over 50 years and was a member of Grosse Pointe Woods Presbyterian Church, a volunteer with American Cancer Society and was an avid bridge player. Lois was also preceded in death by her brothers, Francis and Horace "Gabe" Angell; and her sisters, Helen Schaadt and Mildred Bauer. She is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law. Sue and Paul Hoeflinger of Greenville, Julie Marx-Lorenz and her husband, William of Milford; her son and daughter-in-law, John R. and Janet Sparks of Grand Rapids; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and her brother, Robert and Marie Angell of Dearborn. Memorial Services for Mrs. Sparks will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul Episcopal Church in Greenville. ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA - Mr. Ford D. Aspinall, Jr., age 67. of Zephyrhills. Florida and formerly of Hastings, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2000 at his home in Florida. He was bom on August 6, 1932 in Woodland Township, Barry County, the son of Ford and Dessie (Underwood) Aspinall. Mr. Aspinall was raised in Woodland. Cartton and Schultz areas of Barry County and attended Rogers, Lakeview, Schultz and Hastings schools. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He married Leota G. Miller on September 28, 1956. They wintered in Florida for a few years before moving there permanently a year ago. Mr. Aspinall was employed at the Bradford White Corporation in Middleville from 1955 until he retired in 1996. He had previously worked for the old Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company in Hastings. He was a member of Loyal Order of the Moose #628. life member of the Nashville V.F.W. Post #8260 and Hastings American Legion Post #45, member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Zephyrhills, Florida, and former member of the Peace United Methodist Church in Nashville. Mr. Aspinall enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, mushrooming and card playing. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Carl Aspinall in 1983, Kenneth Aspinall in 1998 and Clarence Aspinall in 1926. Mr. Aspinall is survived by his wife, Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Church or First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. Arrangements were made by Hurst Funeral Home of Greenville. Gladeth I. Gaylor Leota; sisters. Eva (Maurice) Smith of Mesa, Arizona and Evelyn (Bill) Hecht of Saranac; brothers. Raymond (Joyce) Aspinall of Nashville. Richard (Janet) Aspinall of Hastings and Norman (Diane) Aspinall. Sr., of Hastings; sisters-in-law, Maggie Aspinall of Nashville and Helen Aspinall of Hastings; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Aspinall were held on Tuesday, May 9. 2000 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Susan Trowbridge officiated. Burial was at the Freeport Cemetery with military honors. HASTINGS - Mrs. Gladeth I. Gaylor, age 89, of Hastings, passed away Thursday. May 4, 2000 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. She was bom on November 8, 1910 in Howard City, the daughter of William and Wilma (Ford) Hodge. She married Owen Gaylor on September 6,1929 in Lansing, and he preceded her in death on November 2, 1999. Mrs. Gaylor was a homemaker and also worked at the Baby Bliss Company and Sunset Acres Care Home. She belonged to the Memorial contributions may be made to Hernando-Pasco Hospice Hospice House Fund 7066 Fort King Road, Zephyrhills, Florida 33S41. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Baltimore Township Extension Group and was a 4-H Leader for many years. She enjoyed camping, mushrooming, collecting dolls from all over the world, and going to garage sales. She was also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Bert VerMeulen. Nona Moore HOLLY - Nona Moore, age 61, of Holly, passed away Wednesday, May 3. 2000. She was the daughter of Alva and Vivian Moore who taught in the Freeport schools from 1948-1952. Nona taught for 30 years at Davisburg Elementary school. Her grandparents were Charlie and Mary Moore, long time Freeport residents. She is survived by a brother, Robert (Barbara) Moore of Middleville; and a sister, Eileen (Don) Sywassink of Arizona; and several cousins from Caledonia, Freeport, Hastings and Middleville area. Committal Services will be held at Irving Township Cemetery at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 13, 2000. Mrs. Gaylor is survived by her children, Dorolha VerMeulen of Bronson, Millard (Jane) Gaylor of Kalamazoo, Arlene (Robert) DeCamp of Nashville, Loretta (Bob) Persails of Tekonsha, Tom (Nancy) Gaylor of Hastings, and Janice (Bill) Hauser of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; 22 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; three great great grandsons; two sisters, Adelma Ross of Taveras, Honda, and Alta Minaudo of San Diego, California. Funeral Services for Mrs. Gaylor were held on Monday, May 8, 2000 at the Maple Valley Chapel. Pastor Rob VanEngcn officiated. Burial was in Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville. Freda Quick i Tranci^^Fr^k^liver He retired from Prince Corporation in 1979. He was a charter member of Ventura ^Loi^Katherin^parks^ ' HASTINGS - Mr. Francis R. "FrankOliver, age 91, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2000 at Tendercare of Hastings. He was bom on February 16, 1909 in Campbell Township, Ionia County, the son of James and Lucy (Welch) Oliver. Mr Oliver was raised in Ionia County and attended rural schools there. He married Olive L. Preston in December of 1931 and she preceded him in death on December 21,1976. Mr. Oliver was engaged in farming all his working life. He was also preceded in death by his parents; son, Norman; brother, Roland Oliver; sisters, Mildred Belson, Lucille Preston and Beulah Lett. Mr. Oliver is survived by his grandson, Norman Oliver, Jr., of Flint; sisters, Eunice Jarman of Hastings and Mary Burton of Flint; nieces and nephews. Graveside Services for Mr. Oliver will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2000 at 2:00 P.M. at the Clarksville Cemetery with Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiating. Burial will be at the Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Tendercare of Hastings. Arrangments were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. | HASTINGS - Mrs. Freda Quick, age 86, of Hastings and formerly of Dowling, passed away Tuesday, May 2,2000. She was bom on November 19, 1913 in Prairieville, the daughter of John and Pauline (Hcnslcr) Doster. Freda was a licensed practical nurse working at Lilia Post Hospital, Community Hospital, the Battle Creek Sanitarium and the American Legion Hospital. She enjoyed music, knitting, cooking and crafts. She was a member of Michigan Farm Bureau, the Dowling Church Ladies Aide Society, and also was in the church choir and played the organ. Freda was preceded in death by sis*ers, Helen Mott and Frances Youngs. She is survived by her husband of nearly 70 years, Ferris Quick, whom she married on May 24, 1930; a son, Robert Quick of Hastings; a son and daughter-in-law, Norman and Dorothy Quick of Dowling; sisters-in-law, Nina Tack of Lacey and Mildred Green -of Richland and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, May 6, 2000 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Interment was at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Barry Community Hospice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. �The Hasting. Bannw - Thursday. May 11. 2000 - Pad* 7 Social MM^NEWS Halls celebrate Bamhill-Scognamiglio golden anniversary plan to marry Aug. 19 Stephanie Mac Barnhill and Thomas Alphonse Scognamiglio will be joined in marriage on Aug. 19, 2000. The bride-to-be, of Kentwood, is the daughter of Gerald and Linda Barnhill of Spring Lakc.and the late Mary Barnhill She graduated with her bachelor's degree from Grand Valley State University in Al­ lendale, Ml The future groom, of Kentwood, is the son of Thomas and Lucy Scognamiglio, of New City, New York. He graduated with his bachelor's degree from Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pennsylvania and his masters degree from Long Island Univer­ sity in Brooklyn. New York. Harold and Genevieve Hall celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on February 18, 2000. An anniversary open house will be held on May 20th from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Barry Township Hall, next to the Delton Fire Station. The event is being hosted by their children. Barbara and Darrell Jones. Brenda and Orval Conine. Janice and Dean Cutler. Donald Hall; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The gift of your pres­ ence is all that is asked. j2,icenses Mark Edward Troy, Wayland and Mary Christine Spindler, Hastings. Kaiser Damon Giovannetti. Middleville and Jennifer Kay Daniels, Middleville. Brent Adam Stine. Royal Oak and Sarah Marie Leep, Nashville. Jason Matthew Thomas. Plainwell and Kelli Renee Loofboro. Delton Christopher Ross Appleby. Freeport and Judith Ann Dibble, Freeport. Kevin James Wcbftcr. Middleville and Tiffany Ann Nicholson. Middleville. Steven Bruce Pitsch, Middleville and Michelle Dawn VanNoord. Caledonia. David Allen Maklcd, Hastings and Kathryn Elizabeth McCormick. Hastings. Robert William Taffec, Hastings and Roberta Lynne Glass, Middleville. Willett-Maiville to be wed July 22 Don and Glendk Willett of Middleville arc prbdd* to'wmouncd the ertgagentent of their daughter Kasia Willett to James Maiville. James is the son of Douglas and Karen Maiville of Hastings. Kasia is a 1995 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. James is a 1994 graduate of Hastings High School. The couple will wed on July 22. 2000 1-84*0-310-9031 BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT 1 OBSERVER J REWARDS REPORT . CRIME BRANCH ADMINISTRATOR Join our management team! Without Paying Greens Fees To find out bow, call: (800) LUNG-USA Hastings City Bank is seeking an experienced banker to nil an opening we have for a Branch Administrator. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration and coordination of the branch bank activities, including marketing and profitability. FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! Saturday will be a busy day at the Dcpot/Muscum. From 9 a.m. until I p.m. the Historical Society will hold its annual sale of hollyhock plants and this year there will be lilac bushes. They have arrived and are healthy plants. Some even have a few blossom ’. They come in both lavender and purple, /he hollyhocks come in varied col­ ors. In addition there will be a licensed landscape architect on hand to answer gar­ den questions. Local floral shops will have exhibits. Then, starting at I p.m., the Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet. Several prospective members already are work ng on their First Families applications. The Lakewood Middle School band will have a concert Tuesday. May 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Middle School Gym. The Ionia County chapter of MARSP will meet May 18 at the Ionia Commission on Aging for a noon luncheon. Reserva­ tions arc to be called to 374-8420. This includes all retired school employees, from cooks to custodians, teachers and trainers. The speaker will be Taeko Miyamoto from Japan, who is teaching at the Palo school. The Red Cross Bloodmobile, which was scheduled from an earlier date, has been postponed to June 5. Mothers’ Day is com­ ing on Sunday, May 14. The Lions Club annual chicken barbecue is to be Saturday, May 20. Advance tickets cost a bit lc&« than those bought at the door. Those who plan to eat on site should enter the drive between the park and bowling alley. Those who choose to have take-out meals arc to enter on Second Avenue, where curbside service is available. Funds from this venture go to providing for the summer swim program at the beach. A recent fun event at Central UMC was the jazz night. This began with a shared meal at Central UMC was the jazz night. This began with a shared meal for members of the congregation and 23 from the Lake­ wood Jazz Band. The band was set up in a corner of Fellowship Hall. They entertained for an hour with a variety of music under the direction of Dave McQueen. The day was the birthday anniversary of Dr. John Hemming, so he was serenaded by Andrea Thelen singing ‘When I Fall In Love." Sev­ eral players had solo roles. Friends of the Library met May 2 for the annual meeting. Friends will provide funds for purchase of a digital camera and other equipment for enhancing the web page for the local library, which is part of Lakewood cooperative. Donna Secor volunteered to help w'rth future newsletters. The Friends have contributed more than $2,500 toward equipment and services of the library in the past year. The semi-annual rummage sale at Fel­ lowship Hall drew a good attendance. This was profitable for the UMW, which spon­ sors the event. Leftovers went to the Kent County Health Department for distribution to some of their needy clients, to Goodwill Industries, to Clark Retirement Communi­ ty St. Edwards' outdoor sign advertises a Second Best sale May 12. The Rev. Charles Shields was called to the Detroit area because of the serious ill­ ness of his brother. In his absence, the Rev. Charles Richards of Bronson and wife Ruthie came Sunday. Richards had been pastor of Central UMC • JS6-89. He gave the ser.non. The choir sang “Song of Thomas," which was in direct harmony with the sermon topic. Sunday morning at Central was the theme for the annual Appreciation breakfast served to more than 30 who work in the education department. The tasty meal was prepared and served by Kim and Dawn Deardorff. Von Goodemoot and Earl Strater. There were tabic favors and cor­ sages or boutonnieres for each of the hon­ ored guests. There were substitute teachers for all the classes that morning. Monthly brush pickup in the village will be on Monday. May 15. The CROP Walk for the Lakewood Com­ munity was held Sunday. There were 71 walkers. The committee included Rev. Willis Slehman. Barbara DeLaney. Melvin and Betty Raingh and Clayton Boyce. Boyce was in charge of arrangements with Govt & Bank Repos A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required as well as 4-ft years of bank being sold now! Financing available! management experience. Candidates will also have proven business development and lending skills, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, including profit sharing, esop. 401 (k). life, dental and medical insurance Qualified Local Listings. 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 Looking for... Quality J Printing?! candidates may send a resume with salary history to: Call Us at Personnel Manager Hastings City Bank J-Ad Graphics 150 W Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE/M/F Sjostmns (frty ® ank for a quote today! 945-9554 Betsy Hoort, daughter of Dr. Doug and Dr. Peg Hoort, plays a solo segment in a jazz number at the April 25 program in Fellowship Hall. These ladies from the Sunfield UMC are ready to walk together. They are Sarah Jane. Doris Lambert. Carietta Zelenka. Bma Schray and Janet Gibert making contact with the local Tire depart­ ment, police department and Lakewood Community Ambulance. He also worked on the route and placed footprints at strategic intersections. The weather was very warm so cold drinks and cookies at the finish line were welcome. The death of Bessie Satterlee, formerly of Charlotte, was listed last week. Her death came May 5. Among her survivors were three daugh’ers, Charlene of Indiana. Nor­ ma of Jackson, and Nancy (Mrs. Phil) Herzcl of Woodland. Her husband, Rex. had died in 1977 and two adult children in 1969 and 1989. Interment was in the Gresham Cemetery. The Lakewood music concerts were held Sunday afternoon in the school gym. The and concert was at 2 p.m. The jazz band performed first. A percussion group was next and the symphonic band concluded the program under the direction of David McQueen and para-professional Paul Shoe­ maker. Shoemaker will return in the fall to his studies at Ball State University. The vocal groups directed by Dr. Robert Oster also performed. NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING OF THE HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday, May 17, 2000 - 7:30 p.m. HOPE TOWNSHIP HAU. ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD There will be a meeting of the Hope Township Planning Commission to consider the following: 1. Change of the Land Use Map and Ran to Urban for land in SW1/4 of Section 15 with the exception of that portion of Casa-del-Mar Plat >hat is located in Section 15, Hope Township. T2N R9W, Barry County, Michigan. 2. Change of the Land Use Map and Ran to Urban for land in South 1/2 of SE1/4 of Section 26. Hope Township. T2N, R9W, Barry County, Michigan. 3. Change of Section 21,3A 2 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance to include RR zone and to change RL-1 and RL-2 to RL. A meeting of the Planning Commission will be held immediately following the heanng to decide on the above requests and any other business that may legally come before this Board. The Land Use Map may be viewed during regular business hours on Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. Wall Lake Road on M-43. Written comments will be accepted by the Clerk by mail or during regular ebusiness hours in regard to the above request up to the time of the public hearing. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and senr­ ices. such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the heanng upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Sylvia W. Forster Hope Township Clerk 5463 S. Wall Lake Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 948-2464 �Page 8 - The Hastings Bannef - Thursday. May 11.2000 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default ha* been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Neil C Vanderroest an unmarried man (original mort gagors) to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis f/k/a Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis, Mortgagee. May 15. 1996, and recorded on May 28.1996 in Uber 661. on Page 751. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND AND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY AND 09/100 dollar* ($83.790 09). including interest at 8 375% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage WUI be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premise*, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m on June 15, 2000 Said premees are situated r TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the point commonly described as Land Contract recorded in Liber 404, Page 699 and in the Memorandum of Land Contract recorded m Uber 424, Page 172 as being 1 250 23 feet East of and 247 75 feet North of the Southwest comer of Section 6, Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan, thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West 158 feet to the True Point of begin nmg; thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West 25 feet thence South 88 degrees 03 minutes 38 seconds West 50 60 feet, thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West 7 15 feet; thence North 38 degrees 44 minute* seconds West 294 75 feet; thence North 52 degrees 07 minutes East 100 00 feet, thence South 38 degrees 46 minutes 26 second* East 218 09 feet, thence South 45 degrees 03 minutes 42 seconds East 52 72 feet; thence South 66 degrees 16 minutes 00 seconds East 126 13 feet to an intermediate traverse line of the shore of Pine Lake; thence along said tra­ verse line south 09 degrees 56 minutes 36 sec­ onds West 79.27 feet to the end of said traverse line, thence North 81 degrees 23 minutes 00 sec­ onds West 124 25 feet to tie point of beomnmg Includrtg lands tying between said intei. .srfiate traverse line and the waters of Pine Lake Subject to an easement for purposes of ingress and egress 12 feet in width, the Southeasterly line of which is described as: Commencing at the point commonly described in Land Contract recorded in Uber 404. Page 699 and in the Memorandum of Land Contract record­ ed m Liber 424. Page 172, as bong 1.250.23 feet East of and 247 75 feet North of the Southwest comer of section 6. Town 1 North, range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West 183.00 feet; thence North 14 degrees 21 minutes 44 sec­ ond* East (previously described as North 14 degrees 25 minutes East) 88 00 feet; thence North 45 degrees 03 minutes 42 seconds West 29 65 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 61 degrees 18 minutes 52 seconds West 104.66 feet to the pomt of ending The redemption period shall be 6 month(») fr jm the det a of such safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaM be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated May 4. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593 1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *990909607 Panthers (6/1) MORTGAGE SALE Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we er* attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JOSE MUNIZ. A SINGLE LtAN to NATIONAL CITY BANK. COLUMBUS. Mortgagee, dated March 25. 1999. and recorded on March 26. 1999 Inst #1027095 BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred three thou­ sand one hundred thirty and 03/100 Dollars ($103,130.03). including interest at 11.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiU be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml, at 11X) p.m. on May 25, 2000. Said premises are situated in CITY OF DEL­ TON. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as LOT 13 OF BARRETT ACRES. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. PAGE 30 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241 (a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated Apr! 20. 2000 NATIONAL CITY BANK. COLUMBUS Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Brmsngham. Ml 480094616 (5/11) Notice of Mortgage Forectoeur* Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage mste by Steven D Venhuizen and Mildred J Venhuizen. Husband and Wife (original mortgagors) to First Umon Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 31. 1997. and tecorded on January 12. 1998 n Document Number 1006226, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgage to the Chase Mortgage Company - West, f/k/a Mellon Mortgage Company, a Colorado Corporation, Assignee by an assign­ ment dated July 1.1996. which was recorded on August 11. 1999. in Document Number 1033776, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-EIGHT THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETEEN AND 15/100 dollars ($98,719.15). including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wifi be foredc?ed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premise*, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 1186 and 1187 of the C4y. formerly ViHage of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Apri 27. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1308 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Tetegraoh Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farm*, Ml 48025 Fie *200014529 Mustangs (5/25) Brother Sewing | Machine " Model PS 1000 3^ $4^99 Built-in Bottonholer, Top Loading Bobbin, Open Arm Sponsored by Mr. J’s Sewing Grand Rapids & Kalamazoo ;c QUESTIONS: ASK US... SioteM. 218 E. State St.. Hastings • 945-9673 | Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station Ann Landers Love California Dear Ann Landers: Recently, you re­ ferred to California as “the land of the fruits and the nuts” because of the crazy lawsuits filed here ! lived in Michigan for 20 years, spent three years in Massachusetts, one year in Georgia, 18 months in Japan and 27 years in California, and I can tell you, Cal­ ifornia has a lot more to offer than fruits and nuts. California is the melting pot of the na­ tion. There arc people here who represent so many ethnic, racial and religious groups that it would be difficult to name them all. Did you know that Californians can get a complete college education for $5,000 at any state college? This gives every citizen the opportunity to cam a bachelor's degree. What other state can claim that? Our proposition/initiative program allows everyone to have a voice in our govern­ ment, no matter how outrageous the view may seem. If you can get the required num­ ber of names on your initiative, it can be placed on the ballot and voted on. Most states do not allow that. California has the lowest unemployment rate in the nation, with one of the highest average incomes. We have some of the best anti-discrimination laws in the union. Four of the safest cities, according to a FBI re­ port, are located in California. Our state has two-thirds of the naJon's total of illegal aliens, and we still care for them with med­ ical and educational funds. Most states don't do that. You can go anywhere in California and enjoy the most majestic landscapes in the world - mountains, deserts, valleys, lakes, streams, beaches, farmland, cities, villages - we have it all. We can get fresh and inex­ pensive produce all year round. I ip or­ anges to friends and family back in Michi­ gan, and they love it. My mother paid $2 for a head of lettuce in January. I got a better one here for 69 cents. 1 have lived in many cities and traveled extensively, and would choose California over ail of them. Please, Ann, don’t label us until you have lived in California. 1 don’t mean a quick trip. I mean LIVED here. We may be a little fruity and a bit nutty, but at least cur fruitiness and nuttiness are out in the open, and not hidden behind closed doors. Wc often hear of unconditional love. Well, in California, you get unconditional acceptance. The diversity of this state is phenomenal. California changes the world with its inventions, its attitudes and its ideas. Our nuttiness and fhiitincss being tolerated is called “freedom in a democ­ racy." - Yvonne Di Francesco in Moorpark, Calif. Dear Yvonne DiFrancesco: Thank you for your splendid testimony. The accolades are well-deserved. I know. I once lived in Los Angeles, and loved it there. Signs differ Dear Ann Landen: I read the letters in your column about women having heart at­ tacks and the different symptoms they ex­ perienced. None of them mentioned the one I had - an unrelenting dull ache in the chin and neck area on my left side. (For some women, it occurs on the right side.) It was serious enough to land me in the hospital for heart surgery two hours later. Please, tell your women readers not to ig­ nore any unusual symptoms. They should ask their doctors to check out anything that State of Michigan Judicial Circuit - Family Dlvteton Barry County PUBLICATION OF HEARING RLE NO. 2000-5682 NA TO SERENA JEAN BOLTHOUSE AND JOSEPH WAYNE WILSON. WHOSE ADDRESS IS UNKNOWN AND WHOSE INTEREST IN THE MATTER MAY BE BARRED OR AFFECTED BY THE FOLLOWING IN THE MATTER OF ASHLEY NICOLE BOLTHOUSE-WILSON. MINOR. GERALD WESTLEY $2'SQ92 brand-name chemical cleaners. Please, Ann, tell them to stop adding all that stuff before most of us become incapacitated. Bonita in Brockville, Ontario Dear Bonita: Your letter will be greedy appreciated by readers who have the same problem. Meanwhile, the sale of Borax, baking soda and vinegar is sure to increase because you wrote. We have been using all of the above in my home for a long time. I learned about their effectiveness from my, mother. •; J WILSON. MINOR A NEGLECT/ABUSE petition has been fited in th* above matter. A heanng on the petition will be conducted by the court on 6/01/2000 al 3:30 p.m. n BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT ■ FAMILY DIVISION IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT SERENA J BOLTHOUSE & JOSEPH WAYNE WILSON personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. ___ This hearing may result tn THE MINORS BEING PLACED IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY OF THE COURT MAY 4. 2000 RICHARD J SHAW. JUDGE (5/T1) Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHiP REGULAR MEETING May 2. 2000 at 7:30 p.m. All board members and 8 others present Dept reports and correspondence received Southeast Barry Consortium discussion Wildwood Rd clean up to be May 6th Bills read and approved Darlene Harper, Clerk Attested to by John Gates Supervisor (5/11) is bothering them. - Nevada Fan. Dear Nevada: New studies have shown that women'* heart attack symptoms are different from men’s, and your letter sup­ ports that theory. Thank you. Chemical woes Dear Ann Landers: Your column is a great way to educate millions of people, and I hope you think my letter is worth printing. I have Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. This means 1 have become so sensitive to so many chemicals that I am like that canary in the coal mine. If I sit next to a person for a minute, 1 will react to his or her laundry de­ tergent, perfume, antiperspirant, hairspray, and so on. I am also affected by car-exhaust fumes, and must wear a mask to go for a drive or walk outside. In order to create a livable environment for myself, I had to re­ move every chemical in my home. How did this happen? I worked for 10 years in a chemical plant, and had constant daily exposure to perfumes and other chem­ icals. The company I worked for is ex­ tremely safety conscious, and follows all the rules. Even so. the chemical odor was quite noticeable, and my reaction was se­ vere, including joint stiffness, swelling and pain. More recently, I have been getting stroke-like reactions, such as numbness on one side of my body, slurred speech, dizzi­ ness and nausea. The first few doctors I saw insisted I had psychological problems. I am thankful that I now have a competent, well-educated en­ vironmental doctor who is helping me. There is a treatment to desensitize the suf­ ferer to those enzymes that cause the prob­ lem, but it is obscure and expensive, many doctors do not know about it, and insurance agencies do not always cover the cost. Only specially trained doctors are familiar with this treatment. My plea is to manufacturers who put toxic chemicals, such as perfumes, in their products when they are not necessary, lhe only products I use to clean my house are Borax, baking soda and vinegar. Those do the job just as well as those high-priced, Many readers complained about maga-; zines that inserted highly perfumed ads wf’ fragrances, and I see that the practice has decreased. Speak up, Readers. The con­ sumer really is king. Party problem Dear Ann Landers: I have been di­ vorced for three years, and have a 5-yearold son. I have had a wonderful boyfriend for the last two years and hope someday to marry again. My ex-husband despises my boyfriend, and wants him tohavc nothing to do with the rest of the family. My ex is a Mama\ Boy, and always has been. He is currently living with his mother, and when my son visits, she takes over completely. She even took a job at my son V ' school so she could be closer to him. My ox takes no responsibility for the boy, and ex­ pects his mother to raise him. Here's the problem, Ann. 1 want to have a birthday party for my son, but his grand­ mother insists on doing it her way, and doesn’t want my boyfriend to attend. I would have two separate parties, but I can’t expect his link friends to go to both. How can 1 get Grandma to back off without caus­ ing World War III? She is very set in her ways, and I have learned not to cross her. Pennsylvania Problem. Dear Penn.: Since you arc certain that Grandma is not going to back off, plan your party, then phone the mothers of the guests and tell them absolutely no gifts. That should do it. *••••• Do you have questions about sex. but no one to talk to? Ann Landers’ booklet, "Sex and the Teenager," is frank and to the point. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562., Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55). To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Cre­ ators Syndicate web page at www.creators. com. Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. GIRL, Hannah Claire, bom at Spectrum Health Downtown Campus on April 17, 2000 at 12:55 p.m. to Michael and Andrea Wright of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, William Hunter, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 24, 2000 at 4:52 p.m. to James and Amy Hammond of Nashville. Weighing 9 lbs. 11.5 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Eric and Brenda Valliquette are the proud parents of Logan Henry bom April 6, 2000. He weighed 7 lbs. 8 ozs. at birth. The proud grandparents are William and Loyce Valliquette of Dowling, Ml and Cedi and met Valdick of Vermontville, Ml. GIRL, Callie Jean, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on April 23, 2000 at 3:27 p.m. to Thomas Edmonds and Lindsay VanAinan of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. I ozs. and 19 1/4 inches long. BOY, We would like to welcome the newest member to our family, Chanler Lee MillerWeedall. Bom on March 9, 2000 at Pen­ nock Hospital in Hastings, weighing in at 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. Chanler^ proud parents are Feather N. Weedall and Ryan L. Miller. His grandparents welcomed Chanler home. Rick and Beth Smith of Hastings, Ronald and Kathy filler of Mid­ dleville, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. His great-grandfather and great-grandmother Donald and Ruth Weedall of Litchfield, Minnesota also wel­ comed Chanler. BOY, Zachary James, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 26, 2000 at 5:01 a.m. to Danielle and Brad Hall of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 5 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Michael Knight, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 22, 2000 at 8:47 p.m. to' Nicole and Michael Royal of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 6 ozs. and 23 1/2 inches long BOY, Tristin James, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 24,2000 at 5:15 p.m. to Chris Wineman and Scott Mathe of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY. Tyson Mikol, bom it Pennock Hoapitai on April 22, 2000 at 9:20 a.m. to Rebec- ,, ca D’Agostino and Jeff Crawford of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. BOY, Hunter Lee. bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on April 20, 2000 at 1:03 to Angie Raak and Jeff Allen of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 oz. and 21 inches long. BOY, Nash, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 25, 2000 at 6:12 p.m. to Mark and Tamara Martin of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF RHUSTRATNM OF THE HECTORS OF MB.TM KELLUM SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY ANO ALLMAN, MCMRAN TO THE ELECTOM OF THE SCHOOL DtSTWCT: Plaaaa Taka Notice that »a ragdar school atocton oi lha achod cSaMd aM ba held on Monday. June 12, 2000. THE LAST DAY OH WMCH PERSONS MAY REGISTER M ORDER TO BE ELKUSLE TO VOTE AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD OK MONDAY. JUNE 11. 2000. « MOMMY. MAY IS, 2000. PERSONS REGaSTEHHG AFTER » O'CLOCK M THE EVEMNG ON MONDAY. MAY IS, M00, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION. To ajaa. vna any Sacraury d Stale branch office or your county, dry or twmdap dartre office Persona darning to iglalir with the raapeeffira county, dry or townahp delta moat aacanrtn lha daya and hours on which the dark*' offices are open lor registration. This Notice is given by order ot the board ot education. i tiizaoetn Manaaon Secretary, Board of Education ‘ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 11.2000 - Page 9 LEGAL NOTICES n TIME to TIME Joyce F. Weinbrecht Hastings continues to grow... with the anniversary of the birthday of the country. People came to the village from all over the county. There was a dance held in the new mill building. Philander Turner was the fiddler. More than 100 took part in the dancing. Dinner was served at Levi Chase’s tavern, which was located on the bank of the river near the bridge. There was plenty of food for everyone. The dance began at 4 p.m. and continued into the wee >iours of the morn­ ing. For the most part, the Indians of the area were calm, kind people, only showing bad temperament if they had gotten into the white mant; whiskey. Once, while living on the farm southeast of the village, a drunken Indian came to the McClellan home when Daniel was not there. This Indian made a nuisance of him­ self. Ann McClellan wanted to be rid of him. She picked up a shovel and pressed it against his back and pushed him out of the Hiram J. Kenfiefd, earty settler, mer­ chant and builder. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Willard Hays, came to aid the Hastings Company in the development of the hamlet of Hastings, along with Abner Parmelee. One of the assignments given them was the building of a new grist mill after the sawmill was completed and in operation The sawmill was a crude, low powered affair so the production of building lumber was slow. The custom sawing, which was necessary to produce the heavy timbers needed for the grist mill, took considerable time. But eventually the two men succeed­ ed in completing the much needed grist mill. Willard Hays first met Ann McClellan in Marshall before she had ever seen the ham­ let of Hastings, and he was very impressed with the young Ann. He admired the man­ ner in which she faced a new. harsh life in the new frontier community. She showed great spirit and courage, helping to care for her father, upcle and her siblings in a new strange place without very many commodities available until her mother recovered and could rejoin the fam­ ily and even after that she earned a large share of the family care. He began to see her frequently, seeking her out whenever he could. His courtship paid off and they were mamed in Novem­ ber of 1839. the first couple to marry in the community. They were mamed in the home of Ann^ family on Section Number 34, by Square A C Parmelee on Nov 24. 1839 The couple moved to Hastings, where the groom had prepared the first frame house in the community. It was located about on the comer of State Street and Jefferson. The couple lived in this home until 1852. Mr. Hays then built a house at what is now 734 South Jefferson St. Hiram Kenfield brought a stock of merchandisc, the first ever to come into the town. His intent was to barter with the Indi­ ans because there were hardly enough white settlers to buy his goods and they had little money to give the store much support In 1840, H.A. Goodyear opened the first store in Hastings on the cast end of the vil­ lage He brought the goods by team from Detroit. Before this, people had been going to Richland or Battle Creek for supplies Some of the prices they had to pay includ­ ed, flour, $20 per barrel; pork, cost $40 per barrel; calico, 25 cents per yard. There was no butter. Sugar was maple sugar. Postage at that time was 25 cents to send a regular letter There was not much cash money around door. He traveled a few steps from the momentum and then hit the ground. This made him very angry'. He rushed back into the house and grabbed the shovel from the frightened girl and hit her a blow on the side of the face with the flat surface of the shovel. She fell to the floor, but quickly crawled so close to the Indian^ feet that he could not easily hit her on the head. He tried to and had the shovel ready to strike her again. Fortunate­ ly, her brother appeared and gave the Indian a thorough beating. The Indian returned the next day to apol­ ogize for his bad behavior. Another Indian, known as Sindomago. would put up a big bluff when he was intoxicated trying to scare the white women into feeding him. Once, when Ann McClellan Hays was visit­ ing the Cooley home in Rutland Township, near what would later be the Chidister School, Sindomago came to visit at the Cooley kitchen. Mr. Cooley was not there, he was in Richland after supplies. When Sindomago made his demands for “a heap big dinner" Mrs. Cooley told him that she had little in the house and she wouldn’t spare am. food for him. The Indian let Mrs. Cooley kfiow that he knew that Mr. Cooley was away and that Mrs. Cooley bet­ ter feed him quickly and with plenty. She did prepare food for him, although it would mean that her family would be hun­ gry until her husband returned. Ann McClellan Hays became very angry at the old Indian and his impudent demands. She seized an axe and headed straight toward him brandishing the weapon and declaring that Mrs. Cooley was not going to give him anything and if he did not leave she was prepared to split his head open. Ann was afraid of the Indian, but also knew that he often bluffed his way with the white women of the township. Her tactic or opportunity to cam much cash Game was plentiful and the Indians would trade a saddle of venison for a quart of flour or a few pounds of pork. The Indians raised corn and potatoes and were willing to sell them or trade them to the settlers During 1838 and 1839, between 30 and 40 families arrived and settled in the village and the nearby townships In 1840. the store opened and the grist mill began to operate also. The Fourth of July in 1840 was a very rectal day tn Hastings. The completion of the grist mill building was celebrated, along NOTICE COUNTY AUCTION Barry County will sell surplus equipment at auction on Saturday. May 20. 2000 in the for­ mer City Hall parking lot, 102 S. Broadway The auction will begin at 10-J0 a.m. Questions should be directed to auctioneer Hoot Gibson at 948-8325 Henry A. Goodyear, early -riore keep­ er in the hamlet of Hastings worked and he hastily left, returning to the village of Hastings when he declared that the squaw of “Chimney Toe’s,” the Indian word for devil, meaning Mr. Hays, who was called this, was very mad and had threat­ ened to chop off his head if he didn't leave the Cooley family and the Hays families alone. There was an early school, which was a private school and was conducted by Miss Ellen McArthur, later Mrs. Alvin Bailey. The first public school was held in a small building, just behind what is now the public library. The first teacher in this school was Sophia Spaulding, who married Henry Knappen. The Rev. Cavlin Clark of Marshall, came to the county in the early 1840s to conduct two funerals in Rutland Township. Even without formal church services, the families of the village gathered together Sunday in private homes to read scriptures and efier prayers. •’ttl Elder Dobney of Vermontville, was the first Methodist minister to come to Hast­ ings. The Presbyterians organized a church in Hastings and were the first «o do so. The first members of the congregation were Mr. Herman Kwappcn, Mrs. Horton and Mr. and Mrs. Parmelee. The Reverend Hoyt was a Presbyterian minister who held service in the school house at first. The Reverend Bush came to Hastings in 1841 and organized a Methodist class in the fall of 1842 Next, some stories about the Indian pop­ ulation of the area NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED To Dennis & Helene Bussell, 7760 Friend Rd.. Portland. Ml - Land Contract Seller. Deedholder Alpha & Co . rVk/s Equifunding. P.O. Box 980. 241 E. Saginaw. Ste 201. East Lansing. Ml 48826 - Fee Simple Holder Ed & Stacy Kruger. 159 W. Franklin St.. Wood­ land. Ml 48897 - Tenants Rosemary Hammen, 157 W. Franklin St.. Woodland. Ml 48897 - Tenant Richard F & Mane E Bussell. 1115 Senator Rd . Crystal. Ml 48818 - Warranty Deed Grantee Donald Bengal. Local Property Services Divi­ sion. Treasury Building. Lansing, Ml 48922 Grantor President. First National Acceptance Co.. 241 E. Saginaw. Ste. 500, P.O. Box 4010. East Lans­ ing. Ml 48826-4010 - Wnt of Restitution Ptaintrft Dan Williamson, 2S655 W Manon Ave. In^eside. IL 60041 - Tax Uen Holder Mark Schaubel. 25655 W Mahon Ave.. Ingle­ side. IL 60041 - Tax Uen Holder To The Owner or Owners of Any and AH Interests In or Uen* Upon the Take Notice^sSeXsImrt^made of the fol­ lowing described property for unpaid taxes on that property, and that the undersigned has title to the property under tax deed or deeds issued tor the property. You are entitled to a reconveyance of this property within 6 months after return of ser­ vice of this notice, upon payment to the Barry County Treasurer, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50% in addition, and the fees of the Sheriff for the service or cost of publi­ cation of this notice. The service or publication costs shaH be the same as tor personal service of a summons on commencing a civil action, without other additional cost or charge. If payment as de­ creed in this notice is not made, the undersigned w«l institute proceedings tor possession of the property A Parcel of land in the NE 1/4 of Sec. 21. Town 4N, Range 7W Amount Paid $171.38 Tax For Year 1995 Described as commencing 311 feet West. 310.5 feet South of NE comer of Section 21, Town 4 North. Range 7 West thence Soutfi 382.5 feet, thence East 80 feet, thence North 382.5 feet, thence West 80 feet to place of begmntog Subject to the North 3 rods for street purposes. Woodland Township. Barry County, Michigan. Parcel No. 081511012900 Tax Safe Noa. 591 Amount necessary to radeem, $257.08 pius the fees of the Sheriff and the cost of publication. This parcel is an improved residential parcel Chris Newhouse. Member, Adair Holdings. LLC. Place of Business: 405 N. 115th Street. Suita 100, Omaha. NE 68154 Office 1-402-399-9049 ext 102. Toi Free 1­ 888-932-3247. Fax 1-402-399-5350 •If the parcel is an improved residential parcel, an additional copy of the notice must be provided to the County Treasurer. MCLA Section 211 140a (5-11) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas A Wagner and Bonny J. Wagner husband and wife (original mortgagors) to VanDyke Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 27. 1999. and recorded on June 10, 1999 in Document *1030961. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated June 2. 1999. which was recorded on July 30, 1999, in Document *1033216. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FOUR AND 19/100 dollars ($61,804.19), including interest at 10.100% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w« be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. al 1W p.m . on May 25. 2000 Said premises are situated n TOWNSHIP OF ASS> RIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described aa: Commencing at the Northwest comer; thence East 530 feet along the North Ine of said proper ty. thence South 240 feet on a line parallel with the West line o' said property, thence West 530 feet on a line parallel with the North line of said property; thence North 240 feet on the West line of said property to the Pont of Begnmng of the toflowtog described property: Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Southeast 1/4 of the southwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North, Range 7 West, and running thence East 16.02 chain* Thence North 24 92 chains; thence West 16.02 chain*, thence South 24 92 chains to the place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale at such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the date of such sale Dated: April 13. 2000 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200013705 Mustangs (5/11) SPRING CLEAN-UP GET THAT NEW CAR LOOK HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP DE-TARING. WASHING. WAXING. BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLY­ MER SEALANT VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO MOTOR CLEANING. COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc PICK-UP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA 1510 STAR SCHOOL RO. HASTINGS 1 /4 MILE SOUTH OF E.W. BUSS 616/945-5607 VISIT ■ pUS on the NET with up to the moment information on new items. jgjLogon at... jadnews.com �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 11. 2000 Steps being taken for Saxons to join O-K Gold Community Games 2000, a time to enjoy and prosper As you mature through life, you have the tendency to feel that the games have passed you by. that the thnll of victory is all in the past, that the values of teamwork are all from days gone by But this year’s YMCA of Barry County Community Games 2000 have shown a number of us that the games really do go on, and that employees from a certain work place can find ways to not only get along, but find sweet success... both on and off the fields. Coming together as a team and feeling a sense of achievement, this is what the Gam**' are all about. You don't have to be an athlete to enjoy the Games (there's baking and Banner contests for the cooks and artists out there). AU you have to be is one who enjoys making a difference. A year ago. we at J-Ad found ourselves as the new kids on the block. We struggled in our competitions, but still persevered and came out winners as a result. Forget the 21-3 softball loss last year or the Banner that looked as though it had been drawn by a couple of kindergartners, the J-Ad squad may not have won any first places, but for some reason the fact that we competed was good enough. This year, we are finding a little bit more success. On the softball diamond, we prevailed and al the Banner event, we achieved. Ulis was written early in the week, and additional successes were expected from the J-Ad team as well in such events as euchre, bowling and track and field. Back to softball... or sports that include home runs. In I960, Pittsburgh Pirate second baseman Bill Mazeroski smacked a solo homerun in the ninth inning of Game 7 in the World Series to lift his team past the New York Yankees In 1988, Kirk Gibson belted a dramatic three-run homer for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game I of their World Series versus Dennis E :kerrfyahd*a Oakland In 2000, Chuck Bunge got a hold of a pitch thrown right down Mainstrcet and sent it over the outfield fence at Fish Hatchery Park. It maybe wasn't a shot heard 'round the world, but it was a poke that this coach will certainly remember for quite a long lime. Chuck may have provided the big hit (you knew that this would be written about in this week's Banner), but what wc must remember is that a team wins as a team and loses as a team. In this case, special thanks goes out to Jeannette, Perry, Bill, Terry, Scott. Kim. Ken. Brenda, Dave J., Chuck, Shawna, Joe, Shelly, Dennis, Brad, Kim and others on the team, including those who woke up so early to cheer us on. Our boss, Fred Jacobs, was out there and I should have listened to him when he attempted to give me some baserunning tips. Golf at River Bend was another early week activity that produced some swings and smiles. Forget that J-Ad didn't win on the links this year, we have a lot of excuses. Our pro had a bad thumb, our future Masters champ was attempting to get some house work done and myself... well let's just say that we didn't want to darken the spirits of those who were truly out there to win. Here at J-Ad, participation and competition are words that come before wins and losses. A special thanks goes out to all of the Community Games 2000 committee members who have made this year's event quite a success. Those individuals arc Lyndy Bolthou'x, Jackie Scholten, Jim Bentley. Tina Eaton, Hoot Gibson, Marge Kesler, Gayle Marsh, Tammy Pennington, Brian Putpaff, Pete Tossava and Connie Williams. Added thanks is also given to YMCA Director Dave Storms. As was said a year ago, let the Games continue in future years with the same fire and''enthusiasm. Thank you Games far such pe»t menwqes Talk to you soon. As. Hank Purdy, Joe Williams and Carrie Hendershot work on the J-Ad banner. Hastings High School has applied for membership in the O-K Gold Conference athletic league and should leam whether it is accepted or not during the next few weeks when two important votes are taken. The Saxon athletic teams now are members of the O-K White Conference, but Hastings could move to the Gold during the 2001-2002 season if things go as planned. After Hastings applied for the Gold, meetings were held to discus the plan and see if it is a beneficial one, according to Hastings High School Athletic Director Steve Hoke. Following discussions, a vote was taken by the O-K Conference Athletic Commission and it was unanimously recommended that Hastings be accepted into the league. The league's executive council is to meet today (Thursday, May 11) and receive the recommendation. The council will then vote on the matter and if they arc in favor of the move, the application would be voted on by the 39 school boards that have teams in the O-K Conference, Hoke said. "It would be a wonderful fit for us," Hoke said. "All the great school districts offer some great competition for us. It wouldn't take care of all of our travel problems, but it would make the closer trips even closer." Next season (20004)1), Wyoming Park will join the O-K Gold Conference, replacing Forest Hills Northern. The other members of the league arc Wayland Union, Caledonia, South Christian, Hudsonville Unity Christian, Kenowa Hills, Belding, Cedar Springs and Sparta. Hastings could join the Gold the year later and would fill the spot left from Belding's departure. Hoke said when Hastings officials A four-run eighth inning lifted Hudsonvi!!e past Hastings, 6-2, in O-K White Conference baseball action Monday at Hastings High School. The two teams were tied 2-2 entering the eighth inning whe,. Hudsonville struck for four runs. Hastings tallied one run in the fourth and one run in the fifth. A chance to score even more runs, however, was squandered in the seventh. Matt Larsen led off the inning with single, advanced to second on a bunt by Cory Micel, but was unable to advance from that point. "Wc needed one hit and we never got it." Hastings coach Jason Hoefler said. Hudsonville also scored one run in the fifth and one in the sixth. Cory Micel suffered the mound loss for the Saxons, despite throwins solidlv fnr most of the contest. Hudsonville was able to hit two home runs in the game. "We just didn't give him (Micel) enough support," Hoefier said. "Cory (late in the game) was still hitting his spots, but (hose kids made the adjustments fmaffy:*' Jake Vanderbofif relieved Mice! after the second home run and retired the final out. At the plate, Hudsonville managed 10 hits to Hastings' five. Luke Storms had three of lhe Saxe-;' five hits with two singles and a double. Storms also scored the first Saxon run. Dustin Terrel had a Hastings' hit that went for two bases. "We have played two outstanding games in a row just playing defense," Hoefler said. "Now we're putting it together a little bit." Hastings (2-19-1) hopes to regroup when they travel to Northview Friday for league competition. The Saxons have tied in the league this season, but have not won a game in the O-K White Conference since the May of 1998. Northview will be a big test considering that the Wildcats are tied with two other teams — East Grand Rapids and Hudsonville — for first place m the O-K White Conference. "We must be able to hit the ball against them," Hoefler said. "They (Northview) will have two really good pitchers throwing against us Friday, two Luke Storms slides safely into home for Hastings in Monday's home varsity baseball game. KCC baseball MCCAA regular season champs Kellogg Community College captured the Michigan Community College Athletic Association regular season baseball championship last Saturday by winning two games against Mott College in Battle Creek. The Bruins won the doubleheader opener 7-0 and then took the nightcap 5-4 in 10 innings. KCC is now 28-9 overall and 23-7 in the MCCAA. Manager Russ Bortell says this year's Bruins team is capable of many big things, both offensively and defensively. "On the field, our biggest strength is our depth in the pitching staff and our clutch hitting," Bortell said. Former Hastings Saxon slugger Andrew Courtright contributed to the Bruins' triumph in the first game against Mott. Courtright was 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI. Bortell says his sophomore catcher has certainly played a big part on this season's championship squad. "He's caught just about every inning; he's a real workhorse," Bortell said. "Defensively, he has a great temperament; for a catcher he throws the ball well. He has had some big base hits and has driven in some key runs." Courtright is currently hitting .360 with 20 RBI, seven doubles, one triple and one homerun. The Bruins also received offensive help from Jason Ladd (2-for-4 with a double), Rod Murray (2-for-4 with a homerun and two RBI), Kyle Weesies (2-for-2 with two RBI) and Corey Luce (l-for-3 with an RBI). The winning pitcher was Jeff Ramer. Ramer went five innings, struck out four, walked two and allowed two hits. Burdette Pombiei- relieved Ramer in the final two innings, struck out two, walked one and allowed one hit. KCC had to scrape and claw for its second game triumph. Rod Murray went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI and Corey Luce was 1-for-l with a double and an RBI. The Bruins used three pitchers with reliever Gavin Viall notching the mound Saxon golfers score league wins over two a 55 and Heather Rose a 58. Zeeland received a medalist score of 40 frqm Melissa Sn tiler. a 54 from Sarah Lamar, a 59 from Jenifer Fuentes, a 62 from Becky Brown, a 90 from Stacey Eddy and a 76 from Marsha VanderKom. Northview had a 63 from Ashley Hill, a 60 from from Erin Jones, a 63 from Tammy Jones, an 89 from Theresa Isbell and an 83 from Stacey Gallant. improved as the Gold is made up of other schools of similar enrollments. Competitiveness is something that the Saxons have proven that they have. In recent years, Hastings has won a track title, shared two soccer championships and have finished near the top in such sports as football and basketball in the O­ K White Conference. In general, joining the O-K Conference has paid big dividends for the Saxons. "It has a lot to offer," Hoke said. "We have 39 schools trying to provide the best opportunities for our kids." Late rally leaves baseball Saxons with defeat The J-Ad Graphics softball team poses for a photo following its championship performance last Saturday. Hastings' golf team continued to shoot past the competitions Tuesday, defeating both Zeeland and Northview in a match held at the par 37 Crestview course. The Saxons shot * 190 to finish in first place. Zeeland was second with a 215 and Northview was third with a 269. For Hastings. Katie Welton carded a 44. Leah Pumford a 47. Heather Drumm a 47, Erica Barnum a 52, Knstie Welton considered the move, they did so with three areas in mind — geography, size of schools and competitiveness. The Gold, Hoke said, would provide the Saxons with closer road trips against teams in their league. He also said that concerns about size (Hastings will have 939 students in 2000-2001) would be win. Viall pitched three innings, struck out five, walked one and allowed one hit KCC Continued on Page 11 Saxon pitcher Corey Micel fires one to the plate in Monday's league matchup against Hudsonville. �The Hastings Bennet - Thursday. May 11. 2000 - Page 11 ..continued page 10 The Bruins* post-season begins Friday as KCC will play host to the NJCAA regional tournament. The schedule for the tournament taking place at the Bailey Park Sports Complex May 12-14 is as follows: Game 1 Sinclair vs. Henry Ford, Friday at 10 a.m. (Morrison); Game 2 Lakeland vs. Glen Oaks. Friday at 10 a.m. (Nichols); Game 3 Grand Rapids vs.. Macomb, Friday at 12:30 p.m. (Morrison); Game 4 Lake Michigan vs. Kellogg. Friday ar 12:30 p.m. (Nichols); Game 5 Loser of Game 5 vs. Loser of Game 1. Friday. 3:30 p.m. (Morrison); Game 6 Loser Game 2 vs. Loser of Game 4, Friday at 3:30 p.m. (Nichols); Game 7 Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 1. Friday at 6 p.m. (Morrison); Game 8 Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 4. Friday at 6 p.m. (Nichols); Game 9 Loser Game 8 vs. Winner of Game 5. Saturday at 10:30 a.m. (Morrison); Game 10 Loser Game 7 vs. Winner Game 6. Saturday at 10:30 a.m. (Nichols); Game 12 Winner Game 7 vs. Winner of Game 8, Saturday at 1:30 p.m. (Nichols); Game 13 Winner of Game 11 vs. Winner Game 10; Game 14 Championship; Game 15 If Necessary. Panthers’ soccer team blanks Parchment, 9-0 Delton Kellogg's Karine Norton was not sure how to react to scoring a goal in a varsity soccer match. So imagine how she fell when she tallied three in the second half of her team's 9-0 Kalamazoo Valley Association win Tuesday over Parchment. Norton's hat trick were her first three goals as a varsity player on the Delton squad. The thrill of the experience was nearly overwhelming. "1 was so excited; this has never happened to me," Norton said. "1 really was not thinking about it. 1 just rolled the ball off my foot." The host Panthers controlled the action from start to finish against the under­ manned Parchment squad. Parchment Lady Trojans are All-State The Thomapple Kellogg High School girls basketball team that played during the 1999 fall season and made it to the Class B State quarterfinals was recently named Academic All-State by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan The Lady Trojans (25-2 during the 1999 campaign) had a cumulative grade point average of 3.609. The team is coached by Marcy Uyl. Autumn Chilton attempts to score In front of the goal on the Perchment goalkeeper during Tuesday's varsity match. TVSC teams blank foes The Thomapple Valley Soccer Club U 14 team received goals by Jamie Schilling and Margo Cooklin to beat Cedar Springs last week 2-0. The U 19 team also won by a 2-0 score as Norris tallied two goals. The results from the U 12 and U 13 games were not available as of press . time. Jem Cichy looks to move the bail up field for the Lady Panthers. Amanda Welker added one for good measure. The game was played mostly during a rain storm that threatened serious weather conditions such as thunder. Goalkeeper Misty Jones received credit for the shutout, although most of the action was directed at the Parchment goal Delton travels to Kalamazoo Christian for league action today (Thursday, May 11) and then faces Niles in Niles Friday. CENA Personal Financial Strategies Investments • Retirement Planning • IRAs College Education Funding • Insurance Hastings Womens Bowling Association Annual Meeting Monday. May 15 at Hast­ ings Bowl. Board of Directors at 7 p.m. and Associ­ ation at 7:30 p.m. Please plan to attend. suited up eight players, but played with seven for most of the game after one of its players were injured in the first half. The seven on 10 battle resulted in three Delton goals in Che first baft and six more in the second half before the game was finally halted with 4:46 to play. Autumn Chilton, Jeni Cichy and Monique Hoyle tallied the first half goals all in a span of a couple of minutes. In the secund half. Chilton added her second. Norton notched her three and Quality Care Provider Michigan’s largest provider of long-term care TENDERCARE HASTINGS IS LEADING THE WAT TO THE FUTURE. Business Planning COME JOIN OUR FAMILY. OUR RATES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Funding Buy/Sell Agreements Business Succession Planning CENA STARTING RATE ... $10.00 $0.67 raise after 90 days WK HAVE A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT MCKA11E. OUR TEAM MAKES THE LEGAL NOTICE State ot Michigan 5th Judicial Circuit Barry County NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Caae No. 96-706CH Court Address 220 W State Street. Haetmgs. Ml 49058 Court telephone no (616) 948-4810 Brass Mar Water Weft. Inc. 13427 Fruit R»dge Ave Kant cay. Ml 49330 Robert L. Jordon (P49387) OteMeUs 6 Fry. PLC 23 North Mam Street Rocktord, Ml 49341 (616)886-9593 Ptonriff Attorney Detandant(s) Jeff Bcmbacfc - 13095 Pinewood. Gowen. Ml 48326. and Mr and Mrs Roger Warwx*. 1902 7th Court North. Una B. Lake Worth. FL 33461 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 1 On February 10. 2000 the 5th Octal Court ot Barry County Michigan judges in favor of the plaintiff(s). Brass-Mar Water Wells. Inc. and against the defendant (s). Roger Warwick and wile, and Jeff Bomback 2 On Thursday July 13. 2000 @ 1 00 p.m at public auction to be held at Hastings. Michigan, Barry County Courthouse (East Door) in the co .ity I Shall offer for sate to the highest bidder afl of the right, title and interest of defendant(s) m and to the following property EXHIBIT -A" Located tn Thomapple Township. Barry County. Michigan, with a street address of 3347 Eagleview Court. Middtevife, and more particu­ larly desenbed as o IXFKERENCE AND OUR RESIDENTS GET THE CARE THEY DESERVE. Full time second and third ahtyt podtion* awdloNe. Riverfront Financial Services, llc Robin Welton 948-9969 FULLER’S Securities offered through Princor Financial Sen-ices Corporation. MXV247-4I23. member S1PC. Insurance offered through Principal Life Insurance Company. Rebin Wetion, Princor Registered Representative and Principal Life Agent. Princor and Principal Life art companies of the Principal Financial Group®. Riverfront Financial Services. LLC is not an affiliate ofany company of the Principal Financial Group. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC HEARING Nonce is hereby given that the Hastings City Council writ hold a pubic hearing on Monday. May 22. 2000, at 7:30 p.m m the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan. on fte Special Assessment Roti tor construction of Pavmg/Curti & Gutter on that portion ot East Blair Street from Wilson Avenue to Ferris Avenue (see map betow). Thia notice is given pursuant to Arttde X. of the Charter of the City of Hastings and Article III, WALL-TO-WALL BLOWOUT SALE! Section 70-67 of the Hastings Code Written comments wifl be received at Hast-ngs City Hall, 201 East State Street. Hastings, Mich-gan 49058 Request tor information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to LANE RECLINERS the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan (telephone number 616-945­ 2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 Starting at... Everil Manshum City Clerc $1Q9 Parcel A That part ot the East 1/2. Southwest 1/4. Section 25, Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thomapple Township. Barry County. Michigan, descrbeo as: Commencing at the West 1/4 cor­ ner of said section; thence North 90 degrees 00 nsnutes East 1325 13 Net along the East-West 1/4 line ot sad section to the point of beginning, thence North 90 degrees 00 mmutes East 286 0 feet along sad East-West i 4 line thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 57 seconds West 874 69 feet along the East ime of the West 286 feet of said East 1/2. Southwest 1/4. thence North 89 degrees 16 mmutes. X seconds West 253 01 feet: thence South 00 degrees 03 mmutes 57 seconds West 385 57 feet, thence North 56 degrees 27 mmutes 26 seconds West 39.57 feet along the centertine at Irvmg Road; ffK-tce No ih 00 degrees 03 mmutes 57 seconds East 1235 19 feet along the West Ime of sad East 1/2. Southwest 1/4 to the pomt of beginning Date 4,25.-00 Sgt. William C Johnson Barry County Sheriff Department (6/15) APPLY IN PERSON AT: TENDERCARE HASTINGS 240 E. North Street Hastings, MI 49058 Ph. (616) 945-9564 Financing Available All Prior Sales Excluded HOURS: Fuat, Walton. • aetoUlR; V I A DOWNTOWN HASTINGS«105 E. State Street, Hasting* • (616) 945-5105 �P«ge 12 - The Hustings Bannw - Thursday, May 11.2000 JV baggers busy Zeeland broke the game open by scoring five runs in the seventh inning and went on to defeat Hastings 13-4 May 3 in prep junior varsity baseball play at Hastings High School. Hastings (1-13, 0-4) tallied three runs in the fourth inning and one in the fifth. Zeeland managed three runs in the first inning, one each in the second and third, three in the iifth and five runs in the seventh. Collecting hits for the Saxons were Ryan Stamm (three, two doubles and a single), Ted Greenfield (two, double and a single), Jeremy Shilling (two singles) and Jeremy Pond (RBI double). Zac Fulmer also collected an RBI. Hastings was back on the diamond May 5 when they took oa Wyoming Park in a league doubleheader. The Saxons lost both games, 5-1 and 15­ 0. In the opener, the Saxons received doubles from Ryan Stamm and Zac Fulmer and singles from Brandon Burke (RBI) and Jeremy Shilling. Hastings' lone run came in the second inning. In the nightcap, Brandon Burke had two hits, while Jeremy Shilling and Ted Greenfield each had one. One of Burke's base raps went for two bases. Hudsonville scored a 12-2 triumph over Hastings May 8 at Hudsonville. David Wilson led the offensive attack with two hits and one RBI. Ted Greenfield and Jeremy Shilling each had one hit for the blue and gold with Greenfield's going for two Saxons score track victory over Chix Hastings' boys track team sprinted past Zeeland, 73-62, Monday in an O-K White Conference meet al Hastings High School. Winners for the Saxons were Jason Goggins in the long jump (20-2 1/2) and the 110 hurdles (17.25), Adam Schantz in the 100 (11.3). Jason Goggins. Adam Schantz, Brandon Dahn and Sam Stafford in the 800 relay (1:34.43), Joe Shaeffer in Track squad beats Wayland The Hastings Middle School's girls track team won over Wayland Tuesday 58-33. Hastings’ hoop camps take court in June Three separate summer basketball camps are scheduled to take place at Hastings High School, two for boys' eagers and one for girls. Boys entering grades 5-8 are encouraged to take part in the Saxon Boys' Summer Basketball Camp June 12-16. High school varsity coach Don Schils. and five former and current varsity players, will be conducting this camp. The camp will feature drills, competitions and daily games for those who want to become better basketball players. H00P...cont. on page 13 Wayne State softballers stun GLIAC opponents The Wayne State University softball team has experienced its share of disappointments this year, but last weekend's GLIAC tournament was certainly not one of them. The Tartars entered the league finale in sixth place, but made it to the championship game before bowing to Ferris S’ate 3-1. Jane'.lc Jennwp. a former.athletic star at Hastings High School, is a junior member of the Wayne State softball team and helped her squad to end the season on a positive note. Wayne State opened the tournament with a 2-1 win over Hillsdale, then lost to Ashland 10-2, won a 7-0 forfeit against Westminster, defeated Gannon 8-7, prevailed over Finlay 4-3, won its third consecutive one-run game versus Grand the high jump (5-8). Nick Deline in the shot put (47-6 1/2), Ryan Rowse, Adam Schantz, Brandon Dahn and Bruce Carpenter in the 400 relay (45.32), Phil McKeough in the discus (141-0) and Sam Stafford in the 400(51.76). The O-K White Conference track meet is this Thursday and Friday at Hudsonville High School. Valley 1-0, ousted Saginaw Valley 2-0 and then fell to Ferris State in the championship contest. Pitching proved to be a great weapon for the Tartars. At one point in the tournament, the Wayne State throwers had a streak of 25 2/3 scoreless innings. The runner-up finish at the GLIAC was the best for the Wayne State softball program since 1996 when d^y took first place honors. Jennings played first base and saw time as a designated hitter for the squad during the 2000 campaign. She hit .240 (35 hits in 146 at bats), had 10 doubles. 13 RBI, a fielding percentage of .982 and played in 48 of 53 games. Wayne State ended its season with a 27-37 record, 14-10 in the GLIAC. High Schoo] . Senior 2000 ^Charity Drive ’ Senior - Staff s Basketball Game ’ [Tuesday, May 16 6:00 p.m. H.H.S. Gym ’ t All proceeds will help fund A SAFE PLACE < ■ for victims of * domestic violence end abuse iuJZarru County k 1 First place achievers were Erin Bcnard, Chasity Neil, Jami Shilling. Sam Sleevi (twice), Allison Cooney (twice), Jaime Fisher. Lisa Noteboom (twice), Amanda Becxtell, Katie Lawrence, Debbie Stevens and Nicole Shaw. Second places were scored by Erin Hetnerling, Margo Cooklin. Amanda Peck (twice). Debbie Stevens. Kristen Lydy. Amanda Becktell. Chasity Neil and Jennifer Quads Taking thirds were Sarah Clevenger, Kristen Lydy, Heidi Wear, Anna Lawrence. Katie Lawrence (twice). Amber Peck. Jami Shilling and Betsy Acker. Saxons' Jason Goggins and Craig Lauria at the start ot Monday's 110 hurtle event at Johnson Field. Trojan track teams win; record re-set Middleville', track team captured league wins over Godwin Tuesday. The Trojan boys won 76-60, while the girts coasted to a 107-26 triumph. Danielle Quisenbcrry * on two events, the 3200 (11:30.38) and the 1600 (5:17.23) as did Jessica Crowley, the 200 (27.72) and the 100 (13.4). Erin Robertson had a personal best 1X1.76 and won the 400. Middleville's girts won 14 of the 17 events. The Trojan boys won nine events. Further information on the meet will appear in the May 16 Sun & News. LAKEWOOD TRACK Okemos ran past Lakewood's girls 95- 32 in Capital Cncuil action. Rhiana Suiter not only won two individual events, the long jump (15-1 1/2) and the 100 hurdles (16.32), but also ran on the winning 800 relay team (1:54.38). Andrea Koch broke her own school record in the 400, crossing the finish line in 59.58. WMU TRACK Jessica Davis, a former track and cross country star at Middleville, finished third in the 1,500 for the Western Michigan University womens' team that ran at the May 6 Iowa Twilight Invitational. Davis finished the event in 4:43.04, her best in the event this season. The Broncos take part in the Billy Hayes Invitational in Bloomington, Ind. this Saturday. TENNIS Lansing Catholic Central Tuesday defeated Lakewood 5-1 with one of the doubles matches being suspended because of rain. The lone Lakewood triumph came at No. 2 doubles where Brian Rohrbacher and Jerald Jones knocked off PJ. Houlin and Travis Hobelin 1-6,6-3,6-2. At No. 1 singles. LCC's Kevin Borzenski beat Lakewood's Brian Reed 6­ 0.6-1. Hiring of new hoop coach a serious chore at HHS Hastings High School's athletic department is in the midst of finding a new varsity girls' brnketball coach and they are taking alt th$ necessary steps to ensure that the new coach is a good one. according to athletic director Steve Hoke. The former varsity girls' coach, Scott Allan, resigned following spring break, so he could spend more time with his family. The position has been posted internally as well as through media outlets such as J-Ad Graphics (Hastings Banner), the Battle Creek Enquirer, the Kalamazoo Gazette, the Grand Rapids Press, the Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press. But the listing has also been put on a couple of Web sites. One is a job search site used at 130 universities (Job Oasis) and the other is a site used by the basketball coaching fraternity (BCAM). Hoke said they have also contacted all of the county athletic directors and O-K White Conference athletic directors about the vacancy. "We have also used personal contacts; those who have shown interest in the past have been notified,” Hoke said. The second part of the procedure is seeking input from the basketball players and their parents. A first meeting was held for players in the 9th-11th grades to express what qualities they would like from a new coach. A second meeting for HASTINGS * KIW AHIS * CARNIVAL (Next To K-Mart Lot) M-37 parents is also scheduled "The purpose is to receive information on the process; to receive input and feedback." Hoke said. The third and final part of the process is to form a committee and make a final decision on who should be the new coach. The committee, according to Hoke, would include the athletic director, the assistant athletic director, a basketball coach, a lower classman at HHS, a couple of upper classmen at HHS, two to three parents and another coach on the Saxon staff. The committee would come together, screen the candidates and then make a final decision. Interviews, according to Hoke, will begin next week. He said that he would like for the new coach to be on board for summer camps, clinics and workouts and is hoping that the decision is made by the conclusion of May. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THBRRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMFONG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jesse W. Byrd III and Roberta V Byrd husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, inc. VWa Norwest Mortgage, inc., a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 1, 1999. and recorded on July 2.1999 in document No 1032013. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY-SIX AND 54/100 dollars ($77,296 54). Including intereat at 11.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case ruade and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wii be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 11X) p.m.. on June 22.2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described av A parcel of land the Southwest 1 /4 of Section 10. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, deserted -s Begrnmg al the West 1/4 post of sad Section 10. thence South 54 Rods tor the piece of beginning, thence East 20 Rods 5 feet thence North 39 Rods 6 1/2 feet, thence West 20 rods 5 feet, thence South 39 rods 6 1/2 feet to the piece of beginning, except the State Highway of! the West side thereof Excepting a parcel of land commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 10. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, thence 491 feet South along the West Section Im si center of M66 for beginning, thence East 335 feet, thence North 250 feet, thence West 335 feet, thence South 250 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: May 11.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 246 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bogham Fams. Ml 48025 Fie #200015088 Falcons �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 11. 2000 - Page 13 HOOP...contimied from page 12 It will take place al the high school gymnasium from 9:15-11:15 a.m. The cost is $30 and pre-registration is required. Payment is due by lune 2. Players should wear proper basketball attire such as shoes, shorts, socks and shirts. Campers will receive a regulation sire blue and gold rubber basketball. Awards will also be given out. A camp for boys entering grades 3-4 will be held June 12-16 from 8-9 a.m. Schils, along with current and former Saxon basketball players, will conduct this camp as well. It will be held at Star Elementary and the cost is $20. Pre­ registration is required. Proper basketball attire is expected and campers will receive a basketball and awards. Payment is due by June 2 and checks should be made payable to Hastings Area Schools. The third camp is the Saxon Girls' Summer Basketball Catnp. It is for girls entering the 4th-8th grides and will be held at the high school gymnasium. Cost is $30. The camp will run from 10 a.m noon. Girls basketball coach Steve Laubaugh and Hastings girls varsity basketball players will run the camp that will feature daily skills instruction, drill work, individual attention and instruction, officiated team scrimmages, individual contests, free throws, knock out, hot shot and 3 on 3 games. Payment is due by June 9. Questions can be directed Io 948­ 4414. Shellenbarger wins Factory Stock feature at Kalamazoo Golfing In the Games... J-Ad Graphics' photo editor Perry Hardin prepares to send his ball down the fairway during last Saturday's YMCA of Barry County Community Games 2000 golf outing at River Bend. The Community Games run the entire week and conclude Saturday with the track events at Hastings High School's Johnson Field. (Photo by Shelly Sutoer) Sprinting Past the Defense... Lakewood's Laura Poortenga uses speed and concentration to move past the Lansing Catholic Central defenders dunng Tuesday's Capital Circuit varsity soccer match at Lakewood High School (Photo by Perry Hardin) Panther boys win three in KVA The boys' track team at Delton Kellogg High School continues to chalk up the victories, winning three thnes last week in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. The Panthers beat Galesburg-Augusta Monday 127- IC. Earlier in the week, coach Frtd Pessel’s ui^rn kopeked off Mattawan 84-53 May I and Paw Paw 92­ 45 May 3. The Panthers now have a season record of 6-0, 5-0 in the KVA. Individual winners for the Panthers tn their meet versus Galesburg-Augusta were Bill Ferns in the shot put (46-5 1/2) and the discus (122-5), Trey Badger in the long jump (16-8), Jamie Collier in the high hurdles (17.11) and the 300 low hurdles (45.69), Nick Marshall in the 100 (11.65). Kody Louden in the 800 <2.04.16) and the 1600 (5:11.53), Regan Doele in the 200 (23.74) and the 400 (52.77) and Kyle Williams in the 3200 (10:40.68). Delton also swept the relay races with Scott Styf, Barry Cooper, Kyle Williams and Kody Louden in the 3200 (9:14.6), in the 300 hurdles (41.42), Bill Ferris in the shot put (45-3 1/2), Kody Louden in the 800 (2:00.57). Josh Austin in the 200 (24.01), Kyle Williams in the 3200 (11:05.97) and the 1600 relay team of Jamie Collier, Kris Pease, Jon Heethuis and Regan Doele (3:45.48). Delton's girls also pulled out a win against Paw Paw, 69-64. Winners were Amy Collard in the 100 hurdles (18.52), Amber Noviskey in the high jump (4-8), Amy Ferriell in the 100 (14.02), Amy Ferriell in the long jump (14-8), the 400 relay team of Alisha Rodarte, Amy Collard. Megan Orseske and Amy Ferriell (55.38), Lindsey Brinkert in the 300 hurdles (55.25), Dawn Vickery in the discus (111-7) and Amy Ferriell in the 200 (28.84). (3:43.41). Providing wins versus Paw Paw were the 3200 relay team of Kody Louden, Scott Styf, Kyle Williams and Barry LEGAL NOTICE — or —a moci we - *------- W----- .---- - m aaw mxicv rurvcrvwjr* THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WC OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has Mi made r> the conditions ot a mortgage made by Nicole L Befson a single woman (original mortgagors) to Gehrke Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation Mortgagee, dated October 31.1907. and recorded on November 5. 1997 in Document No 1003783, Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Standard Federal Bank Assignee by an assign merit dated October 31.1997. which was record ed on November 12. 1997. n Document No. ’003989. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is darned to be due at the date here­ of the sum of SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTV-FOUR AND 55.100 doflars (864 174 55) including merest at 8 500% per annum Under toe power of sale contained r sad mortgage and toe statute in such case made and pravto*! notice is hereby gwen that sad mort­ gage wtf be foreclosed by a sale of the mort gaged premises or some part of them, at putAc venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings Ml at 100 pm. on June 8. 2000 Sad premises are situated <n CITY OF HAST INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are desertbed aa Lot 3 ot EV/ Bliss t eplat of a part of the South 1/4 of Section 17 Town 3 North. Range 8 West, bemg a rwpict of the fottowng. Lots 7,8.9 and 10 of Stock 13 of H.J Kenfietd s Addition to the City of Hashngs Lots 4. 5. 6 and part at 7 al John Lichfy s Frst Addition to toe City of Hastings and Lots 4, 5. 8. 7. 8. 9. and pan of Lots 3 and 10 of Faeview Addition to toe City at Hastings, accord­ ing to the recorded piaf thereof, as recorded m Uber 3 of Plats on Page 24. The redemption period shall be 6 mcnth(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. r which case the redemption period sha» be 30 days from toe date of such sale Dated April 27. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593 1303 Trott 4 Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suae 100 Brigham Farms, Ml 48025 File 9990505640 Ravens (5/25) Cooper (8:55.63), Nick Marshall in the 100 (11.83), the 800 relay team of Regan Doele, Josh Austin, Jamie Collier and Nick Marshall (1:34.79), the 400 relay team of Regan Doele, Josh Austin, Kris Pease and Nick Marshall (46.51), Kody Louden in the 1600 14:53.02), Regan Doele in the 400 (#.&). Collier John Sackett, Josh Austin, Jamie Collier and Nick Marshall in the 400 (46.11), Regan Doele, Josh Austin, Jamie Collier and Nick Marshall in the 800 (1:40.70) and Jamie Collier, Chris Pease. John Sackett and Regan Doele in the 1600 (3:57.45). in the meet against Mattawan, first place achievers were Bill Ferris in the discus (135-10), the 3200 relay team of Roberts, Styf, Williams and Louden (9:06), Jamie Collier in the 110 hurdles <16.6). the 800 relay team of Doele, Austin, Pease and Marshall (45.99), Kody Louden in th- 1600 (4:41.55), the 400 relay team of Doele, Austin, Pease and Marshall (45.99), Regan Doele in the 400 (52.96). Jamie Collier in the 300 hurdles (41.42). Kyle Williams in the 800 (2:09.21), Nick Marshall in the 200 (24.49), Kody Louden in the 3200 (10:22.99) and the 1600 relay team of Collier, Pease. Sackett and Doele Good News for Grandparents Brad Shellenbarger told his crew that as soon as he won a feature race, he would color his hair blonde. The Hastings' native now can boast that blondes really do have more fun after winning the Factory Stock feature race last Saturday at the Kalamazoo Speedway. Shellenbarger not only finished first in the feature, he also won the heat race. He now has won a heal race in three of the first four weeks. In the point standings, Shellenbarger is fourth for Factory Stock driven and is looking to move even further up the chart. Shellenbarger out-ran rookie pole sitter John Artis early on Saturday and eventually built a lead of seven car lengths. Late in the race. Kenny Head moved into second place, but ran out of laps as Shellenbarger became the fourth Factory Stock racer to win at Kalamazoo in the first four weeks. Other feature winners last week were Chris Orr in the 40-lap Super Late Model race and Rich Menereau in the 20-lap Limited Late Model B race. For Mersereau, the victory was his second in a row. Joining Shellenbarger in the Factory Stock pursuit were Barry County drivers John TerMeer and Toby Montgomery. TerMeer finished 10th in the feature and now stands 11th in the points. Montgomery was third in his heat, 17th in the feature and is now 19th in the points. -Thia Saturday, NASCAR Weeldy Racing Series action contimJek'ks the1 MCR Dwarf cars join the full regular program. Oates open at 2 p.m. with qualifying at 4:30 p.m. and racing al 7 p.m. BERLIN RACEWAY Feature winners last Saturday included Tim DeVos (Late Models). Bob Bliss (Sportsman) and Ross Eppink (Super Stocks). Gun Lake's Bob Holley finished fourth in the Late Model feature and Middleville's Al Lewis finished second in the Sportsman feature. A three-in-one program trill run this Saturday with the three feature races highlighting the program. Practice starts al 1 p.m., time trials are at 4 p.m. and the first race is at 7 pan. NEW 96 SPEEDWAY Capcuring feature triumphs at the New 96 Speedway in Lake Odessa were Brett Mann (Sprinta), Jake Meyerink (IMCA Modified!) and Tom Cressman (Sportsman). Mann missed time trials and had to start near the rear of the feature event, but passed Todd Wohlford towards the conclusion of the race to claim the victory. In the IMCA Modified!, Darrel Price lai early on. but developed a problem and dropped beck into the peck, allowing Jake The Snake" Meyerink to win his first feature victory of the season. The ASCOF Sprint car ahow, scheduled for Friday, has been canceled, but Saturday's event with 410 Sprints, IMCA Modified? and Sportsman cars is a go. Hot laps start at 5 p.m. with racing action beginning at 7 p.m. SHAST1 llIGIi SCHOOL Announcing a new life insurance policy... just the right size to cover final expenses, help your grandchildren, or make a meaningful gift to your favorite charity. Ask your Farm Bureau Insurance agent about FB Foundation Life today! Larry iMeil, CLU, CHFC o Maionn Xxr Fuaxe Mw Rwsctat)* >33 W St* Si Hjvtmfv Ml MO58 Car/Dog Wash Phone 945-3443 o Ionia County Household Hazardous Waste Saturday, Way 13th Clean Sweep Collection Saturday, May 13,2000 HASTINGS 4 o 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 10 a.m.-3 p.n? Lake Odessa Public Works Garage (next to Lakeview Lancs) Acceptable Items; Pesticide* A Solvents**. Insecticides**. Herbicides**. Wood Preservatives. Antifreeze. & Cleaners Polishes. Chemicals. Photographic Chemicals. Lead A Oil Based Paints* *. Household Batteries, and County Post Pool Thermometers A PARKING LOT Manometers -PESTICIDES. INCLUDE INSECTICIDES. ANY AND HERBICIDES UNREGISTERED. UNUSABLE. UNNEEDED. OR BANNED MATERIALS -LATEX PAINT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE, LATEX PAINT­ CAN BE DRIED OUT WITH CAT LITTER AND DIS­ POSED OF IN THE GARBAGE Unacceptable Items; Explosives A Ammunition. Motor Oil. Latex Paints. Business Wastes. Smoke Detectors, and Automotive Batteries An appointment is recommended. but is not necessary. To sc hedule an appointment or for more information. please call Resource Recovery at (616) 527-5357. ext. 461 Ionia Country Resource Recovery' 100 Library St.. Ionia. Ml 48846 Thu program is sponsored by a grant through the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality ll proceeds will be donated to A Safe Place �Page 14 - Th, Hultog, Bwtoa- - ThurxMy. May 11.2000 Southeastern students exercise simultaneously Notice of Mortgage Forectoeurs Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBT/UN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE DtoauH haa trowi mada <1 th, condtoona al a mongage made by Jamaa Johnaon and Marion johnaon. huaband and wda (ongnal mortgagora) Io Homa Mortgage Me.. An Araona Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Sept ember 20. 1998. and recorded on October 1. 1990 M Ltow 1030021, Barry County Recorda. Michigan, and waa aaaignod by moene aaargn mania to EMC Mortgage Corporation. Aaaqnee by an aaargnmani datad December IS. 10B« which waa recorded on April 7. 2000, In Uber 1042907, Barry County Recorda on which mort­ gage mare a darned Io be due at me date hereol the aum ol ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOU SAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE AND 82/100 dcaara (8113.839 82). IndudLig Intereat at 10 930% par annum AdfutoteX, rale mortgage mterate rate may tfiange 10»1 and O4X>1 Under me power al tale contained In ated mortgage and ma alatolo to auch oeae made and prodded, notice a hereby gMn mat aWd mort­ gage wd be loroctoeed by a aale ot the mort­ gaged premwee. or come part of them, at (XtotE venue, al me Barry County Courthoueo to Haatinga. Ml M 100 pm., on Juno 8.2000 Said premaaa «• abated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Bony County. Mrctngen. and are described as The Pert ot toe Normweet 1/4 d Section 10. Town 3 North. Range 9 Wear. Rutland Townahp. Barry County. Mahrgan deocribed aa oommenc ng M me Weal 1/4 Poet of aato Section 10. monce Era 37 Rode tor me placa of bogtoning, menoe North 08 degreae Eaat to me center d Hdiwey M-37. menoe Souto aMterty along me center al add highway to mo Eaat ■ Weal 1/4 Law d eald Section 10. menoe Wed etong eald 1/4 Ime to ma place d beginning, oxcoptmg meretorn bogtonng at me toterMetton d to, centeraw d Hdiway M-37 and me Eaot-Woet t/4 ana ct add Section 10. when nee North 2.389 98 toot and Weal 3.488 37 toot tom the Souto,1 Comer d add Section 10. menoe Souto 8S dograee 37 mexaee Wed 534 03 tod along me add t/4 lino, menoe Souto 27 dograee 38 mtoutoo EM 230 84 led to me Centerline d add H^way M-37. menoe Souto 82 dograee 24 mtoulea Ead 471 85 tod to toe piaoe d begtonmg The redemption period that be 12 monrn(a) tom me data d ouch eate. Dated : Aprt 27. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248593-1309 Trott i Trott. P.C. Attorney! and Counedora 30150 Taiagraph Road. Suae 100 Bmghdn Forme. Ml 48023 Fie 0990808943 Dolphins (5/23) Southeastern students participated last Wednesday In a statewide youth exercise program called All Children Exercising Simultaneously (ACES) sponsored by the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports, the Michigan Fitness Foundation and Farm Bureau Insurance. The program was aimed at bringing attention to the importance ol physical activity Instructors at Pennock Health and Wellness Center and school staff led students in a number of activities. Above. Justin Warren (Mt) and Robert Parsons try to catch a ball using a net. Hopscotch may ba fun, but is also an activity giving students plenty ot exercise. Students used a plastic tub to try and catch balls thrown by other students in one ol the exercises. Memorial Day plans set Students do the hokey pokey. NOTICE OF LAST MY OF REGSTMTMM SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM BARRY COUNTY STATE OF MICHIGAN WHO MAY VOTE? Act 451, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended. provides the follow­ ing: “The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of a person residing in a registration School District whose name is not registered as an elector in the City or Township in which the person resides ..." The last day on which persons mav register with the Township Clerk, City Clerk or School District to vote at the ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on JUNE 12, 2000 IS MAY 15, 2000 DURING REGULAR WORKING HOURS The election » being held to vote on the following: MEMBERS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION PATRICIA L ENDSLEY EUGENE L. HAAS AARON SNIDER (4 YEAR TERM) (4 YEAR TERM) (4 YEAR TERM) This Notice s given by order of the Board of Education of HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM. Michigan Dates: April 17. 2000 Donald A. Myers Secretary, Board of Education NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Gary G Love. Attorney. PLC is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used tor that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made between Craig D. Smith /■•Mortgagor’) and A-One Mortgage Corporation ("Mortgagee^ dated November 23, 1994 and recorded on November 30. 19M at Uber 619. Pages 951-956, Barry County Records. Michigan. and to Washtenaw Mortgage Company as assignee by an Assignment of Real Estate Mortgage dated November 23, 1994. and recorded November 30. 1994 in Uber 619. Page 957. Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there s claimed to be due. as of April 17. 200C, the sum of Seventy One Thousand. Three Hundred Seventy Five and 09/100ths Dollars ($71.375 09). mduding interest at 9.875% per annum, together with a per diem increase of $17.21 from and after April 17. 2000 Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in said Mortgage and in the statutes in such case made and provtoed. Notice «s hereby given that said mortgage wril be foreclosed by a safe of the inortgagad premises at public venue at the East dour of the Bairy County Courthouse, m the City of Hastings. Michigan at 1 o dock in the afternoon on Thursday. June 8. 2000 Said mortgaged premises are situated m the Village of Middlevile, County of Barry, State ot Michigan, and are described as. Lot 3. except the South 6 feet thereof, also except the West 66 feet thereof, of Block 5 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats Page 27 Also that portion of aHey adja­ cent thereto dedicated to sard Lot in Liber 366. Page 199 PPN 08-41 005-003-00 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241 (a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the dale of such sale No suit or proceeding at law has been m»uted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Dated Apnl 19. 2000 Washtenaw Mortgage Company a Michigan corporation Gary G Love. Attorney. PLC 161 Ottawa Avenue. NW Suae 509 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)454 1900 (671) Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 again is planning the Memorial Day Parade and ceremony for this year. The parade will step off from the comer of Bolt wood and East State Streets at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 29. Lineup will begin at The parade then will travel to Riverside Cemetery. The Road Commission is plan­ ing to accommodate the parade and persons needing to reach Riverside Cemetery dur­ ing the Memorial Day parade and for visits to the grave sites in spite of the detour on 9:30 a.m. The route will again follow State Street west to the courthouse where it will pause while wreaths are placed on the Korean, Vietnam and Gulf War memorial monu­ ments and a wreath will be placed to honor the POW/M1 As of all wars. A salute will be that street. When the parade reaches the cemetery, it will move down the avenue of flags to the GAR monument, where a wreath will be placed and the Memorial Day ceremonies will be held. Following the ceremonies, the final wreath will be placed upon the grave of the most recent veteran buried in River­ fired by the rifle squad. The parade then will go to North Broad­ way, travel north to Tydcn Park, where a wreath will be placed at the foot of the Sol­ diers Monument in honor of the Civil War and Spanish-American War veterans. It will then move north to the North Broadway bridge where a wreath will be placed in the Thomapple River to honor the services of the veterans who served in and on the seas. A salute will be fired at this side Cemetery. Anyone who wishes to join in the parade is invited to do so. Scouts, bands and floats are regarded as important parts of this parade. For more information, call Lawrence J. Bauer Post No. 45 at 945-4973; Barry County Veterans Affairs, 948-4881, or parade Chairman Frank K. Weinbrecht at 945-5471. point. Central first-graders decorate Easter tree First-graders at Central Elementary decorated their own Easter egg tree after reading Patricia Polacco's “Renchenka's Eggs.' School Librarian Ruth Hill had each first-grader bring in his or her own blown out, hand-decorated egg with which to trim the tree. The tree was displayed in the library and then donated to Pennock Hospital's emergency room for the Easter season. Pictured (sitting) are Becky Elkins (left) and Emily Hart Standing (from left) are Joshua Haywood. Kayla Vogel, Stefan Kienzle, and Sammy Keller-Twigg. �The Heelings Bennet - Thutedey. May 11.2000 - Page IS CITY OF HASTINGS 1999 Annual Water Quality Report CITY OF HASTINGS WATER QUALITY FOR IW Dear Customer: We are pleased to present a summary of the quality of the water provided to you during the past year The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires that utilities issue an annual 'Consumer Confidence' report to customer! tn addition to other notices that may be required by law. The City of Hastings vigilantly safeguards its water supplies and is proud to report that our system has never had a violation of maximum contaminant levels. This report is a snapshot of last year's water quality. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, how it compares to ERA and sure sundards. and the risks our water testing and treatment are designed to prevent. We are committed to providing you with information because informed consumers are our best allies. WATER system information We encourage public interest and participation in our community's decisions affecting drinking water Regular city council meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month in City Hall al 7:30pm. The public is welcome If you have any questions about this report or any other questions pertaining to The City of Hastings drinking water please contact Darrell Carr. City of Hastings Water Department, al 945-2331. WATER SOURCE The City Hastings is supplied by groundwater from 4 wells located within the City limits. Three of the four wells are in excess of 290 feet deep and supply a very good quality of water During the year 1999, the City of Hastings distributed 333 million Medal of Merit winners gallons of water. This water was distributed not only to residential customers but also to industry located within the City of Hastings. These three area students were among 41 who earned the Congressional Medal of Merit for demonstrating exemplary citizenship and academic excellence during their high school careers With Congressman Vem Ehlers (second from left) at the ceremony at the Gerald R. Ford Museum May 6 are (from left) Elizabeth Hillman ol Thomapple Kellogg, Virginia Jennings ot Hastings and Nick Jones of Delton Kellogg. Missing from the photo are Molly Cryderman of Caledonia and Rebecca Meengs of Barry County Christian. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the ERA'S Safe Drinking Water Hotline (I-100-426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV4IDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA'CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Crypto-sporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Waler Hotline (1-400-426-4791) The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled waler) include riven, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoin. springs, and wells As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and. in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present tn source water include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and v ildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthet c and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the results of oil and gas production and mining activities In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink. ERA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health. KEY DEFINITIONS Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology Maximem Contaminant Level Coal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking waler below which there is no known or expected nxk lo health MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Action Level: fhe.qorKentration of a contaminant, which, if exceeded, triggers treatment, or other requirements, which a water system must follow.* Lauren Stineman, a Hastings High School senior, was a winner In the Third Congressional District art competition with her entry, Tranquility,- a water color (Photos courtesy of Chris Barbee) ADMISSIONS SPECIALIST Full time with extended hours as necessary. Responsibilities include arranging and conducting recruitment initiatives throughout the college service area including northern Indiana (middle schools, high schools, businesses. College Nights) with special concentration on students inter­ ested in transfer programs,conducting new student orientation sessions, representing KCC at other meetings and functions, assisting in other Admissions department responsibilities as needed. Start date - July 2000. Salary range $30,648 - $36,056. Excellent fringe benefit package. Letter of application addressing qualifications and detailed rbsumd must be received by 4 p.m. ET on 05/19/2000 at Administrative Services Job #809n, Kellogg Community College. 450 North Avenue, Battie Creek, Ml 49017-3397. Materials may be mailed, faxed (616 962-4290) or emailed (admserv@keltogg.cc.mi.us). AA/EOE • WATER QUALITY DATA TABLE The following table lists the results of every regulated contaminant that we detected in your drinking during the 1999 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing performed between January 01 through December 31,1999. The state requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some of the data, though representative of the water quality, is more than one year old. The table contains the name of each substance, the highest level allowed by regulation (MCL); the ideal goals for public health, the amount detected, the usual sources of such contamination, footnotes explaining our findings, and a key to units of measurement. AL: Action Level; MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level; MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal; pCi/1: picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity); ppm: pans per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l); ppb: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/l) Haattoga luorgaaic Coutamiasuts Water (Hlgaett Level MCL (Highest Level Detected) Allowed) 1.0 0,5 MCLG (EPA Goal) Sample Date 4 4 1999 teeth 100 1 May, 1997 By-product of drinking water Sources of Conlaalaant Water additive which promotes strong Fluor ide( ppm) LEGAL NOTICES Notice ot Mortgage Foreclosure SaW THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO CLLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE 08TAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven 0. Bowerman and Cathi Bowerman husband and wde (ongmal mortgagors) to Mortgage America (IMC). Inc . Mortgagee, dated August 25. 1997, and recorded on September 22. 1997 in docu­ ment 1001892. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the IMC Mortgage Company, Assignee by an assignment datec November 22. 1999, which was recorded on January 4. 2000.« document 1039803, Barry County Records on which mortgage there is darned to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO AND 34/100 dollars ($47.552 34). including interest at 12.500% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 3/01 and 9gD1 ot each year Under the power of sale contained r said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, nonce is hereby given that sad mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastngs. Mt. at 1XX) p m., on June 8 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 19 of Block D of Pleasant Shores st Section. 19. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Uber 3 of Rats. Page 59. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated ApN 27. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 246 593 1303 Trot! 4 Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suae 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 FBe *981010195 Ravens (5,25) MotIce of Mortgage P^weckMurs Rate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED *OR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert P Crete (original mortgagors) to AmeriFtrst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated Sep amber 2, 1997. and recorded on September 16. 1997 m Docket No 1001619. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Homeside Lending, Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated September 2. 1997, which was recorded on September 16. 1997. in Docket No 1001620. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE AND 46/100 doBars ($59,761 48). mdudng Mer­ est at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1.00 pm. on June 1. 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 20, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, running thence South on a line paraNei with the highway. 115 1/2 fast, thence East 179 test, thence North 115 1.2 feet thence Wwt 179 feet to the place of begmnmg The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sa‘e. unless determined abandoned tn accordance wnh 1948CL 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall bs 30 days from the date of such sale Dated April 20. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1304 Trott 4 Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ffe *991011174 Faicons (5/18) Ortaafc Con tamtamts Total Tnhalomethanes chlorination. (TTHMsXppb) Mterobtal Contaminants Total Coliform * One Positive No Positive Samples Sample per Month 0 Monthly Less than 4 .0 50* 0 1995 deposits (pCi/1) Less than 3.0 15 0 1999 Erosion of natural deposits Copper/Lead Hastiags Water (90* Percentile AL (Action Level) Number of sites Sample Date Sources of Coa taminant Bacteria Naturally present in environment Rndfoerttvr Contamtarats Beta Emitters (PCi/1) Decay of natural and man-made Alpha emitters exceed lag action level Valve) Lead (ppb) 0.0 0 sites above AL out of 40 sites sampled Dec, 1999 0 sites above AL out of 40 sites sampled systems Corrosion of household plumbing Dec. 1999 systems Sample Date Sources of Contamiaaet Copper (ppm) 0.810 13 Uaregatated Hastings Waler (Highest Level MCL (Highest Level MCLG Allowed) (EPA Goal) Coataaaiaaats Corrosion of household plumbing 15 Detected) Chloride! ppm) Chloroform 6 Unregulated N/A May. 1999 Naturally present in environment 0.0005 Unregulated N/A May. 1997 (ppm) Hardness (ppm) asCaCol By-product of drinking water chlorination N/A April. 1999 261 Unregulated Sodium (ppm) II Unregulated N/A April. 1999 Naturally present in environment Sulfate (ppm) 18 Unregulated. N/A May, 1999 Naturally present in environment Naturally present in environment • *EPA considers 50 pCi/1 to be the level of concern for beta particles. • • ••Regulated at Customer Tap Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. Monitoring helps EPA to determine where these contaminants occur and whether it needs to regulate those contaminants. �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 11, 2000 Some ot the Spring Fest committee members gathered Tuesday to work on the event's planning. From left are Robin Chase. Corally O'Dell. Karen Heath. Jim Lumbert. Dixie Tuesday storms cause fire, fallen trees Stadel-Manshum, Gayle fc'aish, and Sarah Woodward. Marsh is chairperson ot the committee. SpringFest 2000 to kick off tourism season in county by Shelly Snlser Staff Writer SpringFest 2000 is a new look and a new name for the Barry County Chamber of Commerce's annual spring festival kick­ off of the summer tourism season Mav 19­ 21 "We changed the name from Spring Fling to SpringFest so it would correlate with SummcrFest.” explained event chair­ person Gayle Marsh. "Since Summerfest is the conclusion of the tourist season, we de­ cided we needed a large kickoff to the tourist season and it coincides with Michi­ gan Week. Tourism is a lot of what we do in Barry County." With the return of old favorites such as die county-wide garage sales, street sweep, kids' games, auction and car show, the fes­ tival also brings with it some new and dif­ ferent attractions as well. "h's much more of a big deal than in the past." said Marsh. Her committee has lined up the unveil­ ing of the Civil War exhibition at Charlton Park to coincide with (he festival. "The Test of a Nation, the Honor of a Country" exhibit features hosted tours at Charlton Park through the Museum exhibit gallery and educational exhibits by Bruce B. Butgercit and Company as well as Civil Another new attraction to SpringFest will be a Thornapple River Cleanup and Festival celebrating the Thomapple River, organized by the Barry County Water Qual­ ity Action Committee and Thomapple River Watershed Group. The trash cleanup will take place from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 20. beginning and ending at Tyden Park. "They'll be in the river using canoes to clean up the river and its banks from the airport to Charlton Park." said Marsh. The group also will host a festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tyden Park, featuring free Thomapple River folk music, exhibits and river information, said Marsh. "They'll have displays about the past, present and future of the Thomapple River," said Marsh. "Displays will feature plans for the river walk, riverfront library and plans for a Soil and Water Conserva­ tion District watershed inventory project. It's a real big thing, it's great." And a waterball competition between two teams from the Freeport Fire Depart­ ment will be an exciting new attraction on Saturday. May 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A slew of other festivities in between will include: Friday, May 19. all day will be the county-wide garage sates (fee May 16 Re- W'Yinrii aBHywi The unveiling involves a ribbon cutting of the exhibit set to take place on Friday. May 19. at 3 p.m. The exhibit will be open 3 to 8 p.m. and again Saturday. May 20. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the comer of State Street and Jefferson Street, the Kellogg Community College Career Fair at the Fehsenfeld Center, and old fashioned flapjack dinner with live en­ tertainment at Charlton Park from 3 to 8 p.m. and a skydive jump by Skydive Hast­ ings from 3 to 8 p.m. at Charlton Park. Saturday. May 20, will also feature county-wide garage sales and a skydive jump all day at the Hastings Airport, the YMCA climbing lower on Church Street near the Courthouse from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., activities and exhibits from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., games for kids, a Commission on Aging Meals-on-Wheels Walk-a-thon at 10 a.m. with registration at 9:30, and a public auction at 1 p.m., including pies baked by local police dcparnicnt heads. Auction items will be listed prior to the festival on www.barrymall.com. Sunday, May 21, brings a fund-raising breakfast for the Barry County Red Cross by the Hastings Moose from 8 to 11 a.m. and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. will be Charl­ ton Park's annual Corvette Show. Marsh said 10 xlO booths for Saturday only are still available by calling her at the Red Cross office at 945-3122. Booth space is free for Chamber members and $15 for non-members SpringFest committee members include Marsh, Sara Woodward, Jim Lumbert, Jen­ nifer Morawski, Kendall Tobias, Pat Doezema. Dixie Stadel-Manshum, Judy Clark, Susan Smith, Klint Friedenaur, Dave Storms, Kristin Royston, Becky Wriiaad, Robin Chase, Corally ODoM. Karen Heath, Bob Phillipp and Sandy James. H0T1CE OF PUBUC HEAMM M® MEETWG OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO 2MK OMMMKE HELP WANTED NEWTON’S WELL SERVICE is looking for an energetic person who likes being outside. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PER­ SONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a pubic hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordnance wW be held on Wednesday, May 17. 2000, commencing at 7 00 o'cfork p m at the Rutland Charter Township Hal. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the rtems to be considered include, in brief, the following 1. Consxtoraton ot the application of Jon Raymond for rezonmg of property at 1524 Cootoy Drive, which is locat­ ed across Yom M-37 & Whitmore intersection This prop­ erty is described as RUTLAND CHARTER TWP W 40.33 A OF NW FRL 1/4 SEC 5-3-9, EX THE N 25 ACRES THEREOF ALSO EX E 29 RDS OF THE S 28 RDS OF THE W 1/2 OF W 1/2 OF NW 1/4 SEC 5 This property is currently zoned -AG" AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT The applicant seeks rezonmg to tie *R1* SIKGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT 2. Consideration of a proposed amendment to Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance No. 48. Article XIX, Section 19 05 (2) (b) IABLEOfPARKWG_ REQUIRE MENT5 - INSTITUTIONAL The proposed amendment would revise this section to road: Churches. Temples or House of Worstwp - One (1) tor each throe (3) seats, maxmum seating capacity m the main unit of worship 3. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Pfenning & Zoning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan, Zomng Map and Zoning Ordnance are available ar may be exammed by the general public at the Ruflano Charter Township Hail on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m to noon and 1.00 p.m. to 3 00 p m., and that copies of the Zonmg Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public heanng PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the nght to recommend changes m the proposed ordinances and to make its recommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accordmgty. either at or loitowmg the public heanng. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township wil provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the pubic heanng to individuals with drsabiMies Individuate requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Townshg Cleric at the address or tele­ phone number tested below All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part m the discussion on the above proposed amendments ROBIN McKENHA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 REFORM, continued from page 3 Will the lawmakers finally get around to reforming the way public officials are elected? Mitchell thinks not, pointing out that more than 500 campaign finance re­ form bills have been introduced since the post-Watergate era, only to die before taken seriously. He noted that State Senator Alma Wheeler Smith, who spoke last winter at a First Friday in Hastings, introduced a bill for full public financing, "but it's not go­ ing to go anywhere." Therefore, Michigan Campaign Finance Network is pushing for an initiative that would require electronic filing for office. The group is talking about the issue now because, "We want to keep the issue of money and politics in front of the people between now and November," Mitchell Mitchell said that cunent public officials aren't necessarily bad people, but why should they change a system that heavily benefits them. ytitioo! :n ' yri I’k alidwdn.* CELEBRATION, Continued from page 3 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN PLANNING A Z0MN6 COMMISSION A fire believed to have been caused by a lightning bolt destroyed a 40 by 52 foot bam at the comer of Hastings Road and Keim Road in Ionia County early Tuesday. And, high winds caused this tree (pictured) to tall on a Wall Lake Drive home during one of two Tuesday storms. In the first incident, bam owners Candy and Gary Veale said their neighbor reported hearing a loud crack of thunder at about 1:30 a.m., but did not discover the fire until about 5:45 a.m. The neighbor then notified the Veales who slept through the storm. Clarksville and Freeport firefighters arrived on the scene within minutes but were unable to save the insured structure. Destroyed was a row boat and bee keeping supplies. And, a tree which fell across Tanner Lake Road was the cause of a car crash at 3 a.m. May 9. Vaughn Dingledine was wearing a seatbelt and was not hurt in the crash. No other storm related incidents were reported, according to 911 dispatchers. Apply at: 550 Cloverdale Rd., Hastings FLOOR MAINTENANCE This is a full time position with duties including waxing, stripping, and buffing floors, along with some general housekeeoing duties Hours of work are from 10 00 p.m. tu 6.00 a m. includir.q rotating weekends and holidays Experience is preferred, but not necessary. Benefits include medical, den­ tal. and life insurance, vacation and sick time, and holiday pay Starting wage is $8.26 to 9.98 per hour, based on experience If interested in joining our team, apply in person at: llliainrtiRi! ' Dinner for the 'celebration' event was provided by three local restaurants, which donated all the food. Bay Pointe Restaurant of Gun Lake provided their award winning Pork Louisiana entree and side dishes; County Seat of Hastings donated the salad; and Jonny Conoon's of Hastings provided the dessert. Appetizers were donated by Felpausch, Plumb's and the MiddleVilia in Mid­ dleville. Members of the Youth Advisory Council of the Barry Community Foundation served as voluntary wait staff, with assistance from Dr. Michael Flohr. Area businesses and individuals spon­ sored the event and helped in other ways. A number of businesses and individuals donated items for the AHA fundraising auc­ tion, conducted by professional auctioneers Kendall Tobias and Jim Lumbert who do­ nated their time. Lumbert gave a touching testimonial of how he benefited from AHA research when he developed a heart condition and had to have surgery. The spirited audience had a chance to bid on everything from a one-year membership to Pennock Health and Fitness Center to a mosaic table created by Colleen Garber and an opportunity to earn 18 percent interest over the next six months by investing $5,000 in a special certificate of deposit with National Bank of Hastings. The regu­ lar interest for such a CD is four percent. 2700 Nashville Rd, Hastings. Ml 49058 • EOE Nothin' But Truck THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! • NOTICE • fioffnding’ 1-800-237-2379 The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held May 9, 2000, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. "They're not going to change a system they need to slay in office," he said. "We, the people, will have to do it. and we can doit." He noled that Maine recently passed a referendum that sett up a system of public financing for candidates, who are forbidden to accept private contributions if they want to be classified as "clean candideten." He added that about 100 candidates in Maine this year are running under the "clean" cat­ egory In Maine, he said, "The candidates are talking about the issues rather than raising more money for their campaigns." Mitchell also contends that "If you take special interest money out of politics, it makes the system more affordable." He estimated that between 330,000 and 350.000 signatures will be needed to get the question on the ballot in 2002, so h's important to' have many supporters in place now. But Carl Mcllvain, president of the Michigan Fanners Union, said these, needs to better effort to make the public more aware of the problem. "There's an awful lot of people out there who are apathetic," Mcllvain said. "People don't realize that what corporations don't have to pay (tn taxes), wc have to pay." Mitchell agreed, saying that in the 1999 tax plan passed by Congress, the 10 per­ cent of the population most well off re­ ceived nearly 70 percent of the benefits of the plan. The Michigan Campaign Finance Net­ work is an arm of the Michigan Prospect for Renewed Citizenship, a progressive think lank headed by Libby Maynard and Lynn Jondahl. Notice of Mortgage Foractoaure Sato THS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY INFORMATION WE 08TAM WIL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nel C. Vanderroest, an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis Vk/a Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated May 10.1996. an* recorded on May 21. 1996 in Uber 661. on Page 25. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe date hereof the sum of FIFTY THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT AND 26/100 doNars (850.548.28). including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at put*c venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1W pm.. on June 15.2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest fraettonaf 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North, Rango 10 West, described as beginning al a point which is 1266.56 feet East and 515.89 toot North of the Southwest comer of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, running thence North 14 degrees 25 minutes East, lor 88 toet. thence South 51 degrees 26 minutes East for 177 toot to an nteraoction with the normal shore line of Pine Lake. thence Southwesterly along said shore line tor 48 toot, thence North 66 degrees 16 minutes West for 146 toet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale Dated: May 4. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593 1305 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ato 4991011257 Panthers (8/1) �The Heelings Bennet - Thursdey. May 11.2000 - Page 17 Rotary seniors given ten things to remember... At the annual Rotary Honors Convocation Luncheon Monday. Grace Lutheran Pastor Michael Anton gave 10 se­ nion at Hastings High School 10 things to remember as they make their way through life. Anton, who served as guest speaker at the luncheon, told the seniors that "I try to operate my life without too many illu­ sions. Most of my illusions are about me and about what I'll be able to accomplish before the cemetery arrives." Anton told the students that "I know something about this time in your life." He has three sons, he said, all of whom have "passed through this point in life," and as a pastor has also "had lots of contact with young people " At this point in time, with students just a short way from graduating, he said, "in the short term, it’s just time to party . " In the long term, however, he said. "I know this is a time in your life when there's a whole lot of ferment going on. The wine is beginning to age. There's a lot of searching going on about who (you are) and where (you're) going, questions about how much (you are) going to be able to beat these wings together, and how (you are) going to be able to balance being a free person and a responsible person." The stu­ dents also have "a lot of questions about the kinds of relationships (you) have now and the kinds of relationships (you're) go­ ing to have in the future, and what (your) vocation in life might be." Anton said he hoped to plant a seed with the students, and along with other seeds of wisdom being passed on by others, he hoped his advice "might be helpful tomor­ row and the next day." The 10 things students should remember, he said, are: 1) Remember that life is a long-term commitment. "Don't confuse temporary setbacks with permanent failure." he said. "It’s a well-known fact that the divorce rate in this country is astronomical. The di­ vorce rate for second marriages is even more astronomical. And as someone who has spent a great deal of time over the years working with couples getting married and getting unmarried, I've discovered that alto­ gether too often relationships come apart because two people have a couple of prob­ lems. One day they get up and they're not rosy any more. They're barking at each other rather than smiling at each other." Anton said such an instance may be the first time the couple has not fell very happ> .nu'A.each other, "but .then.it hap­ pens agnm next week, next month" and the couples begin to ask themselves. "Did I nuke a mistake?" "I try to say to couples who are getting married that there will come days when there's only one thing that will hold you together — it's called commitment. There will be days when you woe'. :are for each other a lick." However, he said, "there's one ingredient that will keep you hanging in there so you can rebuild romance and re­ build your life, and that's commitment." Anton cautioned the students not to con­ fuse the "whims that come and go with the serious need to change." "Be patient with life," be said. "Never stop growing, never stop being open to change." He told about instituting folk music masses at his church, but deciding to hold them on week nights instead of Sundays for fear people would not like something new being inserted into Sunday services. One of the church matriarchs came up to him after several weeks of the folk masses. Anton was worried that she disapproved of the masses. Instead, she said, "Pastor Michael, when are we going to do this on .Sunday morning?" Anton dis­ covered. he sak.. "that a 75-year-old matri­ arch as steeped in tradition as she was re­ mained open to change" 2) Remember your life is not your own. Anton said people belong to their families, their local communities, and their human community. "There's no such thing as a self-made person. Yes. there are people who rise above circumstances, there are people who take charge of their lives and do all kinds of things wc deem successful. There are circumstances and there are envi­ ronments and there are players in your lives that have helped determine who you are at this moment in lime. Your life is not your own, aru when you experience successes be thankful for them." 3) Remember to ground yourself spiritu­ ally. Anton said that science and technol­ ogy in recent eras have seemed to promise answers to the meaning of life, but such answers haven't happened. "It's not going to happen." he said. "What science and technology have done is increase the con­ venience of our lives for sure, but they have raised lots of questions about ethics and what s right and maybe about what is not right. They have not given us the an­ swers to the meaning of life.” Anton said that as a pastor he could insert his own re­ ligious beliefs at this point, "but that's not my purpose, not my place. But 1 certainly encourage all of you to ground yourselves spiritually however that will happen to you. We live in a culture that is increas­ ingly plural in the ways in which people are spiritual. Mor? and more of the world's religions have taken up residence in this culture. 1 think that has happened because increasingly we are discovering how spiri­ tually hungry we really are. There are more self-help movements across the landscape than we can count, many of them being drafted in the sense of being spiritual, get­ ting in touch with a power larger than you. The 12-Step programs are all based on a recognition of a higher power. So 1 urge you to ground yourself spiritually." 4) Remember the good life ain't always good. Sometimes, Anton said, "I listen to parents talk about their grown children and one of the things that will pass their lips is "He's got the good job." Anton cautioned that material rewards are "not where the value and meaning of life resides. Money is only a tool to make better things happen." 5) Remember, be accountable for your failures. "I am grateful for the work of psy­ chologists in this culture," he said, but "I am concerned that over a period of time there have been a lot of people in that par­ ticular area and others who have taken the word guilt and erased it from the vocabu­ lary, who have taken a sense of account­ ability and let it trickle down to a stream somewhere to be washed away." He quoted comedian Flip Wilson who, as the charac­ ter Geraldine, used to say "The devil made me do it." "We’ve been letting a whole lot of devils be accountable for our failures." he said. "We’re good at excuses. One of the greatest experiences I ever had as a parent was when I knew I was wrong. I said the wrong thing, did the wrong thing, and I went to my son with tears in my eyes and said. T screwed up.' His son forgave him, Anton said. "I discovered my son didn't expect me to be perfect He knew more about my im­ perfections than I did." What was necessary, Anton said, "was for me to own up to my behavior." He said that "understanding why people behave is not to negate accountability. We are ac­ countable for what we do. The best way to deal with it is not to camouflage it, not to rationalize it, but to admit it, to confess it, to have someone say, 1 love you. I forgive you. let's go on.’" 6) Remember, lake time to take care of yourself. "This may be dangerous language for high school seniors," Anton joked. "They're already figuring out some pretty good ways to take care of themselves." Anton cautioned students to find time to enjoy themselves. "We live in a culture that prides itself on being busy. We give badges for being busy. Wc honor people for being busy. We stand in awe of people who are busy. Don't kid yourself. If I can get to the cemetery and know that the 10 of you didn't get a badge for being a workaholic. I think this day was worthwhile all by itself. You're looking at a first class workaholic. It's how I've lived my life — and I don't like iL" However, he said, "it's really hard to change it. I'm still working on it and I'm not going to give up. Take lime to play. Take time to enjoy. As a human person, you need balance." 7) Remember, don't take yourself too se­ riously. "You're the most important person to yourself. To others you are unique as a person. But you are not perfect You have warts and weaknesses like everybody else. Laugh at yourself. If you can laugh at yourself, you can laugh at life. If you can laugh at yourself, you can see the humor in the life that we take sometimes far too se­ riously." 8) Remember, communicate, communi­ cate, communicate. "I could probably just stand here the rest of the day and say com­ municate,” Anton said. The biggest prob­ lem in relationships is a lack of communi­ cation, he said. "Personal interactions, per­ sonal relationships only succeed with good, hard work at communicating. To commu­ nicate means first to listen and pay atten­ tion." Also, he said, it means to "not sim­ ply listen to what you see coming across the lips but listen to what you see in the eyes, listen to see what's happening in body language, listen to see what's being said underneath." He quoted an oft-used phrase in relationships when someone says, "What’s the problem'’" and the person responding says in a huff, "Nothing!" Anton said to "really listen, and then be honest. Find someone in your life with whom you can share the feelings you have. A word to males. We are cursed because in this culture we have taught males not to share your deepest feelings. In this culture we have taught males not to cry. One of the greatest bonding experiences with any other human being, male or female, is to let your real feelings out." 9) Remember, there is no insurance that life will be fair. "One of the most danger­ ous things a parent ever says to a child," Anton said, is *Listen, honey, if you do ev­ erything right, if you work hard, do real well m school, it's all going to turn out just right for you.’" Anton said that "that's not the way life works. Thai’s not to say don't work hard and don't do well in school, of course. It's to say there are no insurance policies in this life. There are no warranties you can carry from the cradle to the grave. I buried a niece al 18." He recently presided over the funeral of a man who died al the young age of 34. he said. "I buried a nephew at 23 who on the suicide note he left in the Arabian desert said, 'h's just loo much. I can't do it any more." Anton recalled burying an 18-year-old who'd gotten intoxicated, driven too fast around a curve, and wound up getting killed. Anton said some of those sitting in the room listening to him may have also indulged in risky behavior as teens but were "still here to talk about it.” Pictured in front (from left) are Josh Alderson, Virginia Jennings. Gabe McCarty. Antosia Myers, and Jason Baley. In back, from left, are Kim Alderson, Mattie and Archie Jennings. Don and Karen Myers, and Jim and Debbie Baley. Pictured in front (from left) are Josh Doe, Carolyn DeWitt, Anthony Bowne, Ivy Matone and Sam Stafford. In back (from left) are Charles and Carol Doe. Paul and Linda DeWitt, Linda Bowne, Nancy Bowne, Bob Nida, Rotary guest speaker Rev. Michael Anton, and Chris and Emily Stafford. There are no promises to say one mis­ take won’t cost you everything," Anton ad­ vised He told the students that "with ev­ ery experience you have, happy and grim, grow, learn and figure out how you might clearly serve someone else." 10) Set future goals, dream dreams, but always remember this day is the only day you know you have. "That's not meant to be pessimistic or fatalistic," Anton said. "It's simply a reality." He said he gave the commencement address when his youngest son graduated from high school and spent the whole speech talking about a statement comedian Robin Williams made in the movie Dead Poet's Society. Williams' character, a teacher, urged his students to "Seize the day." Anton said after his speech he was given an item that contained this statement, and he keeps the statement in his office as a reminder that people should "set your goals, but seize the day." At the luncheon, the following 10 stu­ dents were honored: Josh Alderson, son of Kim and Tom Alderson. Alderson has been involved in student council. National Honor Society, football, basketball, golf, baseball, six plays, five mus.cals, the prom committee, the Drama Club, the Regional Honors Choir, Commencement Honor Guard, Fifth Grade Camp counselor. Rotary Youth Leadership weekend, his church choir, and the Junior Pro Basketball Program. He has received several awards, including an academic pin and letter. HHS Student of the Month. Varsity Singers pin and plaque. Exchange Club Youth of the Month, the Hope Alumni Scholarship and Hope Distinguished Artist Award Scholarship in theater. He taught swim lessons for the YMCA and umpired YMCA baseball. He will attend Hope to major in theater, education, music or law. Jason Bailey, son of Jim and Debbie Bailey. He has played football and track and been in musicals for five years. He is an Eagle Scout in Troop 74 of the Boy Scouts of America, is an assistant scout master, and belongs to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He will attend Kellogg Community College. Anthony Bowne. son of Nancy Bowne and uncle and aunt Bob Nida and Linda Bowne. Tony has participated in tennis, football, basketball, track, the Key Club, the National Honor Society, choir, the high school musical, and his church choir. He plans to attend Central Michigan University, play basketball, become a lawyer and eventually become a judge. Carolyn DeWitt, daughter of Paul and Linda DeWitt. She's been a member of or participant in cross country, volleyball, soccer, student council, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the First Academic All­ State Team, the State Science Olympiad Team, the National Honor Society, the Youth Advisory Council, St. Rose Youth Group, Charlton Park volunteer, TVSC, Mel Trotter volunteer. Toys for Tots vol­ unteer, a Sunday School teacher, and the National Youth Leadership Forum on Defense, Intelligence and Diplomacy. She was a scholar athlete, won academic letters, was Exchange Club Student of the Month, was varsity soccer most valuable player and soccer all-conference honorable mention/all district, and HHS Student of the Month. She plans to attend Kalamazoo College to major in psychology and minor in com­ puter science, and attend graduate school to student forensic or developmental psychol­ ogy. Joshua Doe, son of Charles and Carol Doc. Josh has been a member of or been involved in the Drama Club- the night and day jazz bands, the HHS band, the Robert W. Smith All Star Band, the state Honors Band, fall plays for four years, the golf team for four years, the Mock Trial Team, the youth theater production "Sara Crewe" where he was student director, and the Thornapple Arts Council Pit Orchestra. He has studied saxaphone under several tutors. He will attend Grand Valley State University to major in music education and music performance, and possibly pursue a doctorate at the Peabody Conservatory of Music or the University of Miami, with the goal of beocming a saxophone teacher at a major university or conservatory and being a performer/composer in his free time. Virginia Jennings, daughter of Archie and Mattie Jennings. She has participated in varsity softball, track, and basketball, where she was most valuable player for two years in basketball, and all state one year. She was class president three years, student council president, homecoming queen. Alumni Banquet special guest, president of the National Honor Society, participant in Rotary Youth Leadership Camp, member of the Quiz Bowl, and won the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Award, the Congressional Medal of Merit Award, and the President’s Fitness Award. She's been a peer tutor. Youth Advisory Council mem­ ber, Victory Games volunteer. YMCA basketball coach. Walk for Warmth partici­ pant. Yellow Ribbon Program representa­ tive, Summerfest concert organizer, Toys for Tots organizer. AAU basketball partici­ pant and AAU Olympic Team member. ASA softball participant, worker at baske; ball camps, participant in Borgess Run for the Health of It, and was in the National Piano Playing auditions. She has a full ride athletic scholarship to the University of Buffalo. Ivy Malone, daughter of Houston and LeeAnne Malone. She's been a member of student council, varsity soccer. Youth in Government, the Youth Advisory Council, the Summerfest Committee, the Jaycees Haunted House project. Toys for Tots and Walk for Warmth. She won the Principal's Leadership Award, won recognition for math from the Detroit News, is a scholar athlete, an Alumni Distinguished Scholarship participant, a member of the Academic Top 10, and a candidate for the USA-Today All Academic Team. She's done peer tutoring and fall and indoor soc­ cer and is a Leadership of Barry County graduate. She will attend Michigan State University to major in genetics and micro­ biology. Gabe McCarty, son of Beverly McCarty. He's been a member of varsity football for three years, where he was team captain two years, all county two years, all conference two years, and all state. He's been a member of varsity wrestling for three years, two years as captain, two yean all county and all conference, and eighth in the state. He plans to attend Adrian College to major in criminal justice. Antosia Myers, daughter of Don and Karen Myers. She has participated in stu­ dent council, the National Honor Society, Jazz Bano’, Percussion ensemble, musicals, varsity tennis (captain), the HHS Marching Band, and St. Rose Youth Group and Choir. She has been a volunteer for the Mel Trotter soup kitchen, won an academic letter and pin, was Student of the Month, is a member of the Academic Top 10, and was a member of the Homecoming Court She plans on attending Central Michigan University to study music. Samuel Stafford* son of Chris and Emily Stafford. He has been a member of varsity soccer, wrestling, and track, where he won numerous all county and all conference titles and served as captain at various limes in all three sports, is senior class president, member of the National Honor Society and Key Club, was Exchange Club Student of the Month and HHS Student of the Month, is a member of the Academic Top 10, and won two academic letters. He is a member of the Cedar Creek Youth Group. He will attend the honors program at Michigan State University to study engineering. �p«8« 1« - Th» unary Banner - Thursday May 11. pooo POLICE BEAT: Dog in road causes rollover CARLTON TOWNSHIP - Three people were hurt May I when a dog entered the path of a woman driving a Jeep south on Usbome Road near Brown Road at 6 50 p.m.. according to the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Deputies said Melissa Duggan. 24. of Lake Odessa swerved to miss the animal as it darted into her path, causing her to lose control of the vehicle which then entered a “yaw" and rolled over, coming to rest on its top. Duggan, who was wearing a seat belt, suffered non-threatening injuries in the crash, as did her two passengers, Zachary Brian Clow. 5, of Hastings and Samantha Jo Clow. 10 months, of Lake Odessa. Both children were properly restrained when the accident occurred. Gas station attendant aids arrest HASTINGS - A report by a gas station attendant that an intoxicated subject had just driven away from the business May 5 at 1:50 a.m. led to the arrest of a Kalamazoo man for third offense drunk driving Terry Allan Young, 40. wis arraigned on the charge May 5 and was jailed on a $1,000, 10 percent bond. Police responding to the clerk's report spotted the suspect vehicle traveling on West State Street and witnessed the vehicle cross the center line before stopping the driver at M-43 and Heath Road. Young told the Hastings City Police officer that he had consumed about three beers since 8 p.m. the night before. He allegedly registered a .18 percent in a preliminary breath test at the scene of the traffic stop, police reported. Young is set for a preliminary exam in Barry County District Court May 17 at 9 ajn. Middleville teen to be tried as an adult J-Ad Graphics News Service A 16-year-old Middleville boy will be tried as an adult on attempted murder charges July 10-11, 14 and 17-18, Judge James Fisher ruled in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday. Rauch, also charged with conspiracy to commit first degree murder and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony, rejected a plea offer of no more than 13 years in prison and pleaded not guilty to the charges, according to court records. Rauch and co-defendant Matthew Twiss, 18, of Middleville, are accused of shooting Grand Rapids man James Rummelt four times on the night of March 31 during a "drug deal gone bad" behind the Baby Bliss factory in Middleville. Rummelt survived the attack and testified at a preliminary examination of both Twiss and Rauch last month. A pretrial, also scheduled last Thursday for Twiss, was adjourned until may 25. Both boys are being held on $1 million bond each in the Barry County Jail. 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Priority consideration will be given to applicants who meet the following requirements: 2yrs business expenenre in cus­ tomer service with some sales exposure, proven ability to iden­ tify problems/ provide solutions. strong wntterV verbal communi­ cation skills, excellent organiza­ tional and time management skills. Competitive wage and benefit package Computer ex­ perience required, some post sec­ ondary education recommended industrial knowledge a plus. Please send resume and wage requirements to; Ad 4114 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058 THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A $25,000, six-horse Trail Magic fifth wheel hone trailer was reported missing from a Whitneyville Road home Saturday, May 6 . according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said the owners last saw their 1999 trailer in their driveway at noon May 5 and discovered it missing at about 6:30 p.m. that day. The thief apparently broke a lock from the trailer before hauling it away, police said. The trailer is described as a white, aluminum trailer with a red stripe and the words "Trail Magic” imprinted on the front toward the top. Police have a suspect and the incident remains under investigation. Four charged in church break-in JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - One adult and three juveniles are suspected by Michigan State Police of breaking into the Baseline United Methodist Church "to make out" Sunday afternoon. A church member discovered the four people inside the church when he arrived at 4:15 p.m. to plant flowers, police said. Upon being discovered, thj suspects fled in a nearby vehicle, damaging the lawn in the process. The witness told police he recognized the car's driver as a member of the church whom police later contacted al home. William Riegel, 19, of Battle Creek was arrested on one count of illegal entry and was arraigned on Monday in Barry County 56B District Court. He is scheduled to enter a plea and to be sentenced on the misdemeanor charge May 24 at 1:20 p.m. Police also plan to petition juvenile authorities for charges against one juvenile female and one juvenile male. Another juvenile female has not yet been apprehended. The suspects told police they broke into the church to "make out." Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 _____ a*. KITTENS: 2 male, I female. $5 each Please call after 6pm, 795-4008 Six-horse trailer reported stolen A 31-year-old Hastings man was ar­ raigned May 8 on a felony charge of manu­ facturing between 20 and 200 marijuana plants in his 828 E. Madison St. home, according to Barry County District Court records. Gregory Allerding was arrested after he turned himself in to police on the arrest warrant. He also was arrested for posses­ sion of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Also arrested on identical charges was 22-year-oid Rhonda Thompson, also of 828 E. Madison St. Charges were requested against both Thompson and Allerding after a May 2 po­ lice raid of their home netted 42 nearly ma­ ture marijuana plants, a number of long guns and hand guns, 82 marijuana seeding plants, growing equipment and parapherna­ lia. If convicted of the manufacturing charges, TJx>mpson and Allerding could be sentenced to a maximum of seven years in prison. The felony firearm charges carry a max­ imum penalty of two yean in prison. Both suspects are free on $10,000 per­ sonal recognizance bonds awaiting May 24 preliminary examinations. In other court business: • Joseph Aaron Morgan, 41, of 112 E. Center St. in Hastings, was arraigned in District Court May 8 on one count of maintaining a drug house, a high court misdemeanor that carries a maximum penalty of two yean in prison. Morgan was charged after police raided his home April 27. Also charged in connection with the raid is Tina Williams, 29, of 112 E. Center St. She has been charged with possession with intent to deliver marijuana, a four-year felony. Williams, who was arraigned May 8, is free on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond awaiting a May 17 preliminary exam­ ination. Morgan is also free on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond awaiting a May 17 pre­ liminary examination. • Anthony Michael Moore, 16, of Way­ land, was sentenced in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court Thursday to one year in jail with credit for 53 days served on his con­ viction of second degree home invasion. He was also ordered to spend three years on probation. • Joshua Paul Newberry, 20. of Wayland, was sentenced to six months in jail with credit for two days served and the balance suspended if he is successful on probation. He was also ordered to spend one year on probation for his conviction of one count of forgery. • Adolfo Angel Alcala, 30, of Wayland had his sentencing postponed until May 11. Alcala pleaded guilty to one count of as­ sault with intent to commit sexual penetra­ tion and one count of accosting a child in exchange for one count of first degree crim­ inal sexual conduct being dismissed, ac­ cording to court records. • Troy Lee Parfait was sentenced to nine months in jail with credit for 120 days served on his conviction of probation vio­ lation. SUBSCRIBE J to The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 Purse, cash taken from business HASTINGS - An employee of Small Craft Warning May 3 fell victim to an apparent "bait and switch" scam in which her organizer containing $500 cash, checks and credit cards turned up missing, according to the Hastings City Police Department Officers said the woman reported that two young women in their mid-20, entered the store at about 12:45 p.m. One of the women asked to use the bathroom and as the victim showed her to the bathroom, the other woman looked around the store. Shortly after returning to the counter, the young woman who had gone to the bathroom emerged and the pair left the store. The victim then noticed that her black, leather organizer with brown leather trim was missing from under the counter. "The girl who didn't use the bathroom seemed nervous and the one who did was in and out quicker than it would take to use the bathroom," police said the victim reported. Computer, TV reported missing CASTELTON TOWNSHIP - Detectives from the Barry County Sheriffs Department are still working to solve the breaking and entering of < home reported Anril . 30 in which a 27-tnch JVC television set and a Pentium 65OE-Mact»nc computer, monitor and Epson printer were stolen. Police believe the suspect entered the home through the back door which was unlocked, between 1:30 and 10 p.m. The homeowner believes the incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. because he was recording a show on his VCR. Because the VCR was unplugged during the incident, the machine revealed that it stopped recording at 9:30. Wires to the computer and a telephone were also cut with a sharp object believed to be a knife, police said. Police have a suspect and the incident remains under investigation. Burglar held at bay with shovel IRVING TOWNSHIP - A North M-37 resident held a suspected burglar at bay with a shovel early May 5 after he and his wife awoke al 3:40 im. to find that three men had broken into their barn, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Robert Allan Friable. 25. of Hastings was arrested and charged with breaking and entering a building with intent to commit a larceny, breaking and entering an automobile and assault and battery for attacking the homeowner as he investigated the crime. Deputies reported that the victim's wife awoke to the sound of voices outside their home and looked through a window in time to see die barn door opening as three men ran out of the building. The woman woke her husband who went outside to look for the subjects. As he walked in the yard, his wife saw Frisbie lunge from underneath a picnic table, tackling the man. The victim yelled for his wife to call police and managed to strike Frisbie in the face with a shovel before holding him al bay until officers arrived. The two other subjects, both 23-year-old Hastings men. were sought by a State Police tracking dog and were located at a residence by two local troopers. Frisbie told police he had been drinking with friends al the Swamp Fox in Middleville prior to the incident and said he thought he was al his friend's home on West State Road when the incident occurred. ___ The bam was not locked and nothing was reported missing from the building or from the victim's vehicle. Third offense drunk driving likely MIDDLEVILLE - A Grand Rspids woman who caused two accidents within minutes of each other Apn 1 28 will likely be charged with third offense drunk driving, according to a report by Barry County Sheriffs Department. The 41-year-old woman, who has not been arraigned on the charge, allegedly forced an oncoming vehicle off of Arlington Street in Middleville when her vehicle crossed the centerline at 8:35 p.m. No one was injured in the incident. Just one mile south of the accident scene, the woman's car left the road and struck a ditch. The woman was arrested at the scene. Her bodily alcohol content was not available for publication. Missing boy found with stolen car RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A 15-year-old boy reported missing from Ada since May 2 was located by Barry County authorities Wednesday when he allegedly stole a car from a customer of the Desert Sun Tanning Salon in Middleville at about 11 a.m„ according to State Police. The victim reported her 1988 Grand Am still had the keys in it when it was stolen from the shop. Witnesses said the car was headed south on M-37 and was being followed by the victim's fianed, who witnessed the crime. Trooper Charlie Morden from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police headed north on M-37 and spotted the vehicle as Sgt Tony Stein of the Barry County Sheriffs Department drove south on M-37. As Morden turned around to follow the suspect, the boy locked the brakes on the car causing it to skid through a driveway. The boy fled the vehicle while it was still moving and the car crashed into a tree, causing minor damage, said Morden. Morden chased the boy through a yard at 210 North M-37 where he took him into custody. The boy. who is being lodged in the Kent County Juvenile Detention facility, will be charged with unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle and attempted larceny from a motor vehicle for allegedly taking an item from another car in Middleville. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 11. 2000 - Page 19 Michigan Supreme Court Justice Stephen Markman stresses the importance ot fair and lawful judicial decision making. As Michigan State Police troopers investigated a minor property damage accident on M-37/M-43 in front of Bob's Gun and Tackle Shop in Hastings Tuesday evening, a second crash occurred which left a 71-year-old Hastings man hurt. Troopers were first called to the scene at about 5:10 p.m. to handle the first crash. At 6 p.m., Thomas Wilbur Frenthway approached the scene eastbound, lost control and ran off the road to the left whe’e his van impacted three sections of fence in the Bob's Gun and Tackle parking lot. The van also struck a concrete pillar before coming to rest. Frenthway was assisted at the scene by a nurse from Pennock Hospital involved in tne first crash and two other hospital employees until Mercy Ambulance personnel arrived. He was taken to Pennock Hospital where his condition was not available at press time. Police reported that alcohol was a factor in lhe crash. One accident leads to another... Liberty Bell Award recipient John Fehsenfeld, left, poses with his wife. Joan, and daughter Lizanne shortly after receiving recognition for his community achievements. Not pictured is daughter. Lisa. Thomas Frenthway of Hastings is treated at the scene of a crash which occurred at 6 p.m. in front of Bob's Gun and Tackle shop. Unhurt was his passenger, Steven Frenthway, 32, of Hastings. Nashville woman pleads to charge of child abuse Welcoming 103rd Michigan Supreme Court Justice Stephen Markman to Hast­ ings for Law Day ceremonies Friday are Barry County Trial Court Chief Judge James Fisher, left. Probate Judge Richard Shaw . second from left, and District Judge Gary Holman, right. A 25-ycar-old Nashville woman has entered a no contest plea io a reduced charge of second degree child abuse for causing "serious physical harm" to her one-year-old daughter by shaking her Jan. 29. Carol Marie ZiJIgitt is set to be sentenced on the cbhMction June 15 at 1:30 p.m. in front of Judge Richard Shaw in Barry County Circuit Court. In exchange for her plea to the reduced charge, the original charge of first degree child abuse, a 15-year felony, will likely be dismissed at the time of sentencing. Zillgitt's daughter suffered significant brain damage as a result of the incident, po­ lice have said. Zillgitt could be sentenced to a maximum of four years in prison. LIBERTY BELL, continued from page 1 _ during which time he served as superinten­ dent of the Barry Intermediate School Dis­ trict. Fehsenfekfs background is rich with edu­ cation. He is an educational specialist with a doctorate degree in school udministration from Michigan State University, where he also earned his master's degree Prior to working as the local ISD super­ intendent, Fehsenfeld was superintendent of the Hanover-Horton Public Schools in Jackson County, was director of personnel and labor relations fo» the Benton Harbor Schools, was superintendent of the Corn­ stock Park Public Schools and was a teacher in the East Grand Rapids Public Schools. His civic involvement includes being co­ chair of the Hastings Public Library Capi­ tal Campaign, Aquinas College Emeritus College Board of Governors president, im­ mediate past president of the Barry County United Way Board of Directors. Hastings Kiwanis Club past president, charter board member of the Thomapple Arts Council, co-founder of the Thomapple Players, founding member of the Barry County Futuring Committee and Barry County Lead­ ership Board mer.oer He is also serving as a planning commit­ tee member for a proposed community building project. Fehsenfeld, a \etcran of the United Stales Air Force and a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, lists his personal inter­ ests as reading, traveling, gardening, com­ munity affairs and life-long learning. "This is truly a great honor." said Fehsenfeld in his remarks after receiving the Liberty Bell Award. "I also need to thank my wife. Joan, and two daughters. Lisa and Lizanne for supporting my adven­ tures or escapades ' Fehsenfeld also acknowledged a number of community members for their involve­ ment "Without the support of so many per­ sons, none of the activities I have partici­ pated in would have borne frud. 1 think of the late Sue Drummond. Probate Judge Richard Loughnn and former prosecutor Judy Hughes. Kathy Crane, and Elaine Gilbert for their involvement in the Arts Council," Fehsenfeld said. "I think of Don and Sandy Drummond, Fred Jacobs. Jan Hartough and Emmett Herrington and pri­ vate funders who were instrumental with the KCC Barry County Center." Fehsenfeld also thanked Barb Schondelmayer, Jim Brown and the library's capital campaign committee for its efforts to build a new structure for Hastings. Hastings Township and Rutland Township. "The library will support our students' efforts as well as all the readers and re­ searchers in this community." Fehsenfeld said. "I also want to thank all of the gener­ ous donors in Barry County, the founda­ tion. the corporations and businesses for all of their support And last of all. those spe­ cial angels who are so giving and support­ coordinated the federal judicial selection • ing." Featured speaker for the Law Day observance was J 03rd Michigan Supreme Court Justice Stephen Markman, who talked about the importance of honest and (constitutional amendment process) and the Detroit College of Law Review (constitutional rhetoric.) He is the author of a forthcoming treatise on Michigan Civil Appeals, to be published by West. Markman also teaches constitutional law at Hillsdale College and has traveled to the Ukraine on two occasions, on behalf of lhe State Department and the American Bar Association, to provide assistance in the development of that nation's new constitution. judicious decision making. "Judicial decision making is not a thumbs up or a thumbs down decision." said Markman, stressing the requirement of judges to adhere to laws enacted by the legislature when weighing evidence making rulings. Prior to becoming Supreme Court justice just recently. Markman served as Judge on the Michigan Court of Appeals, elected without opposition in 1996 and 1998 from his 60-county judicial district. He previously practiced law with the firm of Miller, Canfield. Paddock and Slone in Detroit. From 1989 to 1993. he served as United Stales Attcmey in Michigan after being nominated to that position by President George Bush and confirmed by the United States Senate A United States attorney, he was responsible for one of the largest federal prosecutor's offices tn the country and received national alienti^i for his efforts in combating violent street crime and public corruption. Prior to this. Justice Markman served for four years as Assistant Attorney General of the Un ted States after being nominated by President Ronald Reagan and confirmed by the United Slates Senate. In that position, he headed the Justice Department's Office of Legal Policy which served as the principal policy development office within the Department and which process. He has also served as Chief Counsel of the United States Senate Subcommittee on the constitution and as Deputy Chief Counsel of the United States Judiciary Committee for seven years. Justice Markman has authored scholarly articles for such publications as the Stanford Law Review (capital punishment), the University of Chicago Law Review (custodial interrogation), the University of Michigan Journal of Law Review (Miranda decision), the Barrister's Law Journal (federa1 corruption prosecutions), the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy Planning a garage sale? Plan to advertise in the Reminder on Tuesday and the Banner on Thursday and DOUBLE your coverage. Call us at 945-9554. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sala THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT! NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Ames and Helena Ames, husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to UnMed Companies Lending Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 2. 1997, and recorded on December 9. 1997 on Document « 1005056, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to United Companies Lending Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated February 9. 2000, which was recorded on April 10. 2000, on Document *1042969. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is clamed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTEEN THOU­ SAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTYEIGHT ANO 45/100 DOLLARS ($17.878 45). including interest at 13.990% par annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, rotice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wH be foreclosed by a sale at the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p m . on June 15. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: Starting at a poet 1320 feet South of the Northwest comer of Section 24. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, thence South 460 feet, thence East 330 feet thence North 460 feet, thence West 330 feet to the place of beginning Excepting therefrom starting at a pomt 1575 feet South of the North West comer of Section 24, thence South 205 feet, thence East 330 feet, thence North 205 feet, thence West 330 feet to the Place of Beginning MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME DESCRIPTION 1978 REDMAN 1113A6031 SIN­ GLEWIDE MOBILE HOME Borrower, being the true and lawful owner of record of the Mobile Home being mortgaged with me property, deciares that it is Borrower s intent that the mobife home lose its nature as personal­ ty and become realty Borrower further deciares that the mobile home shall remain permanently attached as a part of the real property and wil not be removed therefrom The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from tne date of such sale unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period snail be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 11.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. 248-594 4513 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bmgham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite *200013809 Dolphins (6 8) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission wM conduct a public hear­ ing for the foMowmg Special Use Permits: TABLED CASE NO. SP. 12-2000 - TUI Development, (applicant); Robert Curtis, (property owner). LOCATION: Vacant land at the SE comer of Guy Road and Evart Road in Sec 35. Maple Grove Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit to extract gravel from the above said property CASE NO. SP. 14-2000- Duane L. Sheldon, (applicant). LOCATION: Al 7355 Wotf Rd. on the North side between Jenkins Rd. & South M-66 Hwy. in Sec. 21. Assyria Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for temporary immediate family supplemental housing for two (2) health impaired famiy mem­ bers. CASE NO. SP. 15-2000 - Step Co. LLC; Richard J. ft David Step. (applicants); Floyd ft Betty Jones, (property owners). LOCATION: On KeMogg School Rd on the East side between Hickory and GMcey Lake Rds and South of the Consumers Power easement in Sec. 26, Barry Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a nursery. CASE NO. SP. 16-2000 - Hickory Comers BMe Church, (applicant). LOCATION: On Kellogg School Rd. on the West side between Hickory and Gilkey Lake Rds and North of the Consumers Power Easement r Sec. 31. Barry Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a new church facility MEETING DATE: May 22. 2000. TIME: 7:30 P.M. PLACE: Community Room m the Courts & Law BuHdng at 220 West Court St . Hastings. Michigan Site inspections at the above described prop­ erties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the hearing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in wrung will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to 616-944-4820. The special use applications are available for public inspection at tne Barry County Planning Office. 220 W State Si . Hastings. Michigan 49058 dumg the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p m (dosed between 12-1 p.m ). Monday thru Friday Rease cal! the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information The County at Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers lor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to mdividuals With disabilities at the meetngbearng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry individuals with disabilities requrrg auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the fottowmg: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (616) 946-4691 Debbie S Sm«h. Barry County Clerk (5/11) �Page 20 - TNi Hasting* Bannw Thursday. May 11.2000 Euclid “Frenchie' Bouchard Gbltiuviies (continued) | ^onald^n^Richar^DeMott Friends aud family are invited to celebrate the lives of father and son, Richard and Ron DeMott. The gathering will take place at 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 28. 2000 at the Kalamazoo Nature Center at 7000 North Westnedge Avenue in Kalamazoo. Those in need of further information may contact Jean DeMott at 616-381­ 1406. ...in need of Quality printing? Boy hurt when truck strikes bike An 8-year-old Hastings boy was hurt Friday at 3:15 p.m. when the bicycle he was riding across South Michigan Avenue at Center Street was struck by a southbound pickup truck. Hastings City Police Officer Amy Selles reported that Lucas F. Cheney was obscured from view by a van which had stopped and was waiting to turn left onto Center Street. When the bike emerged from behind the van, the oncoming truck's driver, Thomas McCarthy, 32, of Hastings, swerved but was unable to avoid striking the child. The boy's sister, who was also riding a bike across the street at the time, was not hu.t Lucas was taken by paramedic Chris Trumpower ol Mercy Ambulance (pictured) to Pennock Hospital where he was treated and released. Let us...QUOTE YOURWORKI |-Ad Graphics North Broadway - Hastings Call 6I6-94S-9SS4 Attention GM Employees A Relatives: 2000 SONOMA PICK-UP 2000 SIERRA 4X4 m. umum. v* iuimmm men cautrit AC. AUMNUM WHEELS. CO. TU8 CUBE LEASE NOW FOR ‘188*.. NASHVILLE - Mr. Euclid ■Frenchie" Bouchard, age 84. of Nashville, passed away Wednesday. May 3. 2000 al Tendercare of Hastings. He was born on October 20, 1915 in Frenchville. Maine, the son of Hubaid and Helene (Odette) Bouchard. Frenchie attended St. Agatha in Maine and worked for the CCC for three years in Colorado in the lumber industry. He married Margaret Lowell in Nashville on September 14, 1940 and she preceded him in death in 1997. Frenchie was a truck driver for E.W. Bliss Company, North American Van Lines Company, and the Creston Company. He hauled gravel for Bert Cuyler in Nashville and retired front the Stantjard Stamping Company in Nashville. He was a member of St Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville and enjoyed racing, watching races, and need his midget race car on the tracks in Nashville and Battle Creek. Frenchie was also preceded in death by his son, J.D. Don Bouchard; brothers, Aurel and Louis; and sister, Cecile. He is survived by daughter, Joyce (Lloyd) Phillips of Shreveport, Louisiana; grandchildren. Junes Moccardine of Akron. Ohio, Michelle Balser of Ohio, Renee Bouchard of Chicago, Harmony Bouchard of Hastings, Peter Bouchard, Michael Bouchard. Regina Bouchard, and Charity Bouchard all of Hastings; brothers. Leonide Bouchard of Londonderry. Clifford Bouchard of Madawaska, Maine, Romeo Bouchard of Frenchville, Maine; sisters, Rita Dubay of Savage, Minnesota, Jill Bouchard of Connecticut, Jeanette Morin of Vernon, Connecticut, Sr. Lillian Bouchard and Sr. Thressa Bouchard. Mass of the Celebration was held oo Friday, May 5, 2000 at St Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville. Reverend Charles Fischer officiated. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Leon J. Colburn 2000 JIMMY 4X4 2000 YUKON DENAU LUXURY SUV 2 tow inw xmos man s.n w. «*a ooranosM. hmtto won seats n*a hb .J Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 North Michigan Avenue Hastings* Michigan 49058 Mon IWad urN8 Tut. Thu A Fn Irtl 6 SdudoyiM3 DON GENTRY USED OR MGR • ME WILEY. BUSRCSS MGR CMS SUOMM SMB • DEMS W SMB • PHE SfTH SUES TUNY LARSON SMES Call (616^ 948^000 Today Mon AW 8-7 Tua Thu4 1-888-494^*5539 TW« ficsosw Your fiHcwnow s » Finer Tuome ’ DON’T MAKE A COSTLY MISTAKE Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck Where Exceeding Your Expectations is a Family Tradition." HASTINGS - Mr. Leon J. Colburn, age 72, of Hastings and formerly of Caledonia, passed swsy Tuesday, Msy 2. 2000 st his home in Hastings. He was bora oo July 29, 1927 in .the Caledonia area, the son of Edwin and Minnie (MoCanl) Cotttnra. . . Leos arm raised tn the Caledonia area and Mended Caledonia area schools. He married Marian Letst in 1952. They later moved to the Hastings area. Leon was employed at Capital Express as a track driver, retiring in 1986. He was preceded in death by his parents. Edwin and Minnie Colburn; brothers. Raymond Colburn, Lloyd Colburn, George Colburn. Clarence Colburn, Glen Colburn and Howard Colburn; and daughter, Jacqueline Colbum. Leon is survived by his wife, Marian Colburn; daughters, Kathy (Russ) Nolff of Alto, Georgia (Rick) McCurdy of Outed and Karen (Tom) Burn of Freeport; sons. Ron Colburn of Hastings and Lon Colbum of Hastings; brothers, Leo (Rose) Colbum and Claude (Dorothy) Colburn; sister, Beatrice Taylor, 10 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one step-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Leon were held on Sunday. May 7, 2000 al Reorganised Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Alto. Elder Kenneth Colbum officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Verna Mae Chilson_____ । 94 CADILLAC DEVILLE POWER MOONROOF, LEATHER, CD, HEATED SEATS, NEW RUBBER, SHARPI 269^- SPRINGFIELD, OHIO - Mrs. Veras Mae Chilson, age 70, of Springfield. Ohio and formerly of Delton, passed awsy March 17, 2000 at her irskimccMrs Chilson urns bora on September 10, 1929 in Libertyville, Illinois, the daughter of George A. and Ada P. (Priester) Lawrentz. She was a member of the Delton VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and been employed by K-Mart Mrs. Chilson was preceded in death by her husband, Roland B. Chilson in 1992; her parents; and sisters. Helen Turley and •S GMC YUKON GT 95 OLDS CUTLASS SUPREME 98 FORD MUSTANG GT ¥< LOADED. 47.000 MR£S CONVERTWLE. LEATHER. MJT09ADC, CD. 23.000 MSES HARD TOEWO LOADED LEATHER. BUCK 9 *18,995 ‘16,995 Marion Bonner. She is survived by daughters, Connie L. (Michal) Grimm of Springfield. Ohio and Debra K. (Craig) Dobbs of Delton; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; a brother, George (Mildred) Lawreatz of Holiday. Florida; a sister. Ruth Samborski of Springfield. Michigan; and several nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service for Mrs. Chilson will be conducted on Saturday, May 27. 2000 at 2:00 P.M. at Prairieville Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Worden 97 CHEVY BLAZER LT LEATHER. CO. LOW MKES. UKE NEW M1 OUT I ‘16,995 98 PONTIAC 9RAND PRIX GT •7 PONTIAC MONTANA 3800 Wfl. LOADED. ONE OWNER. Utt NEW1 I *16,995 ALL PAYMENTS FIGURED « ZERO DOWN, ADD TAXES & PLATES ONLY officiating. The family invites you to join them at 129 West Orchard Street, Delton, immediately after the service. Memorial contributions to the Delton VFW Ladies Auxiliary win be appreciated. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-05-18.pdf 1f4a1ebc7f56c408add9e2a1e7b8a4e5 PDF Text Text Reynolds calls board action an ‘ambush’ News County surveyor’s post reinstated by David T. Young Editor Barry County Surveyor Bnan Reynolds is back in the saddle again. On Tuesday afternoon, just three weeks after the County Board of Commissioners voted to eliminate his elected position, he filed petitions for the office He will be the only candidate for the job and is virtually assured of be.ng elected to another four-year term. County Clerk Debbie Smith accepted his petitions on the advice of the County Board's attorney, Peter Cohl of Lansing. The surveyor's post is being reinstated because the board's vote April 25 was im­ proper and therefore invalid, Reynolds charged. His contention was that a majority of five on the eight-member board did not vote to eliminate the surveyor's post and that the move was not made by resolution. a» required by sate law. A mqjonty of members present April 25 voted 4-2 to abolish the elected surveyor's position and instead contract privately for such services However, two commission­ ers. Robert Wenger and Emmet Herrington, were not present. The four voting affirma­ tively to Commissioner Rod Goebel's mo­ tion still was one short of a true majority. County Board Chairman James Bailey said Cohl instructed the county Monday to allow Reynolds to run for the post. "That was the decision and that's what well have to go with." Bailey said. "We'll have to abide by the state statute." Bailey and Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James voted against abolishing the surveyor's po^t Voting to eliminate the position were Goebel. John Barnett. Jeff Mackenzie and Clare Tripp Bailey said he voted not to abolish the position because he believed the full County Board should have had an opportu­ nity to vote on the matter. "I'm not necessarily opposed to it (abolishing the surveyor's post). 1 don't want it to be a personality thing either way." he said. James said she voted 'no' because "I thought it should be a vote of the people., we should pul it on the ballot. I really haven't had any complaints about the way it is, so I couldn't determine that it should tse done away with when it seems to be working." Reynolds’ attorney. Carol Jones Dwyer of Hastings, said she was pleased that the cour.ry chose nol to contest the surveyor s lepal position. She added that if Reynolds would have met resistance in filing for sur­ veyor. she was prepared to file a complaint for declaratory relief and request a tempo­ rary restraining order. CONTINUED, pace 2 vY..Tlnll’r?ay h*3™ <,urin9 a tornado and flood warning issued by the National Weather Service are blamed for damage to the new Hastings High SohoS m « soccer field currently under construction. The waters flushed away a large portion wnTr Ste' “ 1811 sln,m*andThorna£*iRlver water levels higher than normal. For a complete story on Friday's storm, in which 911 received tour reports of funnel clouds over the county, see Inside this issue (Photo by Perry Hardin) County Board to have at least four new members by David T. Young Editor There will be at least four new faces on the Barry County Board of Commissioners next year and plenty of contests loom in the primary and general elections for the eight seats later this year. The deadline for filing for all elected po­ sitions was 4 p m. Tuesday. May 16, al the Barry County Clerk's office. Candidates were required lo file between three and 10 valid signatures of registered voters living within their districts. No less than four incumbents have de­ cided to call it quits on the County Board, including Chairman James Bailey and commissioners John Barnett, Robert Wenger and Rod Goebel. Six County Board contests will be among Republicans in the Aug. 8 primary, and Democrats and the GOP will square off in three districts in the general election Nov. 7. The filings for county elected offices demonstrate no competition at all. In all but one case, the incumbent Republican will be the only name on the ballot. In the other. Republican newcomer Gordon Shane McNeil will be unopposed for the prosecu­ tor's job, replacing Dale Crowley, who is moving out of the county. The incumbent Republicans running un­ opposed are Sheriff Steve DeBoer. Clerk Debbie Smith, Drain Commissioner Thomas Doyle, Treasurer Sue VandeCar, Surveyor Brian Reynolds and Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff. Incumbent Richard Shaw will be unopposed for probate judge on the non-partisan portion of the ballot. The following is a brief sketch of the • First District (City of Hastings) — John Barnett is retiring after serving three two-year terms. Two Republicans, Linda Watson and Tom Wilkinson, will vie on Aug. 8 for the right to succeed him. Wat­ son served a two-year term on the beard imtil Barnett defeated her in the August 1994 primary. Wilkinson moved to Hastings several years ago from Cslreinnis • Second District (Thornapple Township and Second Precinct of Irving Township) — Robert Wenger has decided not to seek another two-year term after serving on the board since 1988. The candidates are two Republicans. William W. Crisher II and James French, who will meet in the pri­ mary and the winner will face Democrat John Loftus, who ran often against Wenger, in November. • Third District (Rutland and Hope town­ ships and a small part of Barry Township) — Incumbent Republican Sandra James, See BOARD, continuer! psge 19 Local carpenter is on ‘Millionaire’ May 28 by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Local carpenter Rob Pohl may or may not have won some big bucks on the popu­ lar nighttime game show “Who Wants to be a Millionaire," hosted by Regis Philbin. But he's not telling. The show on which Pohl appeared won't be aired until Sunday. May 28. and the show's producers have sworn Pohl to se­ crecy until after the program is shown. Pohl isn't even supposed to say whether or not he made it into the "hot seat" — the chair opposite Philbin in which a contes­ tant has a chance to answer enough ques­ tions correctly to win a million dollars. However, Pohl let it slip that the spouses or companions of contestants ap­ pearing on the show are seated together high up in the audience until one of the News Briefs (appear pn page 3) Pulling For the Games... aiv«?bT^?.9^nk Tu9’o,-^ar anchor Steve Pryzinslu leans back and gives rt his best pull dunng Saturday's event. The YMCA of Barry Countv Community Games 2000 concluded on Saturday after a week filled with Numerous etrents that gave area business people an opportunity to compete and work with Perry tt)"0"’ GameS “*,0Und in ,Oda/S Has"n9s contestants makes it to the "hot seat," at which time the contestant's companion is allowed to move down to the front row. Pohl’s wife. Lisa, who accompanied him to New York for the show's taping, "started out on the lop," Pohl said, which would indicate that is not where she wound up But whether or not he won anything, he had a lot of fun. Pohl said. He and Lisa were able to spend three days in New York City, one of them taping the show and two days sightseeing. "It was the first time the two of us have gone away alone together in quite a while." Lisa said. Lisa's mom watched the Pohls' children, Kayla, 7, Alex. 5. and Kathryn, 9 months, while the couple was in New York. The trip was financed by the show, in­ cluding airfare, hotel, limousine service to and from the airport, and $150 in spending money. The couple flew out early May 9. spent the day walking around New York, spent the next day taping the show, and spent the following day visiting the Museum of Natural History and the city's new planetarium. It took Pohl two months and some 20 phone calls to make u past the first screen­ ing process for getting on the show, he said. The show has an 800 number people can call to begin the process. Pohl decided to start calling, he said, because "I watch the show, and it seems like I know more than the contestants do. The questions do not appear very hard." Pohl, who grew up in a small town north of Lansiug. spent three yean attend- See MILLIONAIRE, cont. page 2 �Pape 2 - The Hastings Banner Thurscay May 18. 2000 SURVEYOR’S post reinstated, continued from page 1 AdtiitiOMaL.. NEWS BRICFS: Carnival planned for 2nd weekend The Hastings Kiwanis Club will have the second straight weekend of a carnival today (Thursday. May 18) through Sunday (May 21) at the open lot next to the County Post on West State Street. The Thursday through Saturday wnstband special features one pncc for all rides, which are provided by Star Valley Amusements. ’Golden Deeds’ presentation set The Exchange Club of Hastings' Book of Golden Deeds Award will be presented at the Mayor’s Exchange Luncheon at noon Thursday, May 25. at the Hastings Country Cub. This is an exclusive Exchange Cub program that honors members of the community who serve their fellow ch­ itons, said committee chairwoman Nancy Bradley. The Book of Golden Deeds recipient also has historically been honored with being the grand marshal of the Hastings Summerfest Most recent previous recipients have included Rus Sarver. Patty Engle. Dave Storms and Ardie Baum. ’Life Story’ workshop set Anyone interested in writing hios or her own life story is invited to attend a workshop from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 24 at the Kellogg Community College Fehrenfeld Cen­ ter west of Hastings. Journal consultant Baibara Garypie can help organize memories and get prospective authors started on their journey in "Yes! You Can Write Your Own Life Story." The workshop fee is $25. A light lunch and refreshments will be pro­ vided. To register, call KCC at 948-9500. Local artists' work exhibited Four local artists, Hannon Wilcox, David Wilcox, Pete DeDecker and David Joslyn, will exhibit their art­ work at the Hastings Public Library from now to May 26. The Community Division of the li­ brary's capital campaign is sponsoring this presentation with Mel Hund as chairwoman. Father and son, Harmon and David Wilcox began their wildlife woodcarv­ ing professions in 1970. Waterfowl decoys are their specialty. Pete DeDecker, a self-taught wood carver, combines his love of nature with the joy of woodworking. He finds unique individuals within a variety of woods, including weathered wood, driftwood, tree trunks, branches, roots and ordinary lumber. Over a 30-year period, David Joslyn was a psychotherapist, academic fac­ ulty member and researcher in social work. Fifteen years ago he began painting southwestern subjects, gradu­ ally becoming a full-time artist. The exhibit can be viewed during regular library hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 Country music contest is July 17 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridax; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Country musk singers and bands are being sought to enter the annual True iValue Country Showdown contest at InrWay OuntyMM summer Meals on Wheels walkers needed Thu winner of the local competition advances to the state level of competi­ tion for a chance to win the national top prize of $50,000 Contestants arc urged to pick up an official entry form al the Hastings True Value paint department service counter or by contacting WBCH radio. Audition tapes are required. The Barry County Commission on Aging's 11 th annual Meals on Wheels Walkathon will step off al 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20. beginning and end­ ing at the COA office. 120 N. Michi­ gan Ave.. Hastings. One- and two-mile outdoor routes we available Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. More walkers of all ages are needed to participate in the event. COA staff said. Lunch will be provided following the walk. Walkers arc asked to collect pledges for the Walkathc.i to raise funds for the COA nutrition programs. They in­ clude delivering balanced meals to help county senior citizens maintain or reach adequate nutritional health. Funds raised from last year’s walk helped the COA serve more than 57,000 meals. Proceeds from this year’s event will also help provide more meals at COA Friendship Centers where older adults congregate for lunch. People who would like to collect pledges and walk in the Meals on Wheels Walkathon are asked to call the COA, 948-4856, to pre-register. Walkers then may begin to solicit pledges right away, using the pledge sheet provided. The actual deadline to enter is July 6, but all performers are encouraged to enter early and get their paper work done. The Country Showdown contest lo­ cally wiH take place at 7 p.m. Mon­ day, Joly 17. at the Barry County Fair. It is open to vocal or instrumental per­ formers, individuals and groups with up to seven members.. More information about the contest is available by calling WBCH radio at 945-3414. Memorial Day parade May 29 The Lawrence J Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 will coordinate the annual Memorial Day parade Mon­ day, May 29. in Hastings. The procession will line up at the corner of Boltwood and East State streets at 9:30 a m . with the parade stepping off an hour later The route again will follow State Street west to the courthouse, where wreaths will be placed on the Korean, Vietnam and Gulf War memorial monuments and a wreath will be placed to honor POW/MIAs from all wars. A salute will be fired by the nfle The parade will .resume to North Broadway, travel north to Tyden Park, where a wreath will be placed at the fool of the Soldiers Monument in honor of Civil War and Spanish-Amer­ ican War veterans. After reaching the North Broadway bridge, a wreath will be placed in the Thornapple River to honor those who served and lost their lives at sea. Another salute will be fired. The Barry County Road Commis­ sion promises that all those who wish then to proceed west on State Road to Riverside Cemetery will be able to do so on Memorial Day. A ceremony and grave visits will take place there and a wreath wi’l be placed on the Grand Army of the Republic monument and on the grave of th? most recent veteran buries in Riverside. The parade is open to anyone who wants to take pan. particularly scout­ ing groups and marching bands For more information, call 945­ 4973. 948-4881 or 945-5471. Corvette Show will be May 21 The largest one-day Corvette show will return to Historic Charlton Park Sunday, May 21. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 12th annual Corvette Show and Swap Meet is expected to include more than 300 Corvettes, one of which spectators can choose as "Best of Show." Trophies will be awarded to entries in eight classes. Spectators also can choose the People's Choice. Registration for show cars is $10. An open swap meet will feature Corvette parts, auto parts, arts and crafts and a flea market. The event is co-sponsored by the Corvette Club of Battle Creek. Pro­ ceeds will go to fighting Spina Bifida and to Chariton Park for operations. Admission for spectators is $4 for adults. $2 for children ages 5 to 12. For more information, call Charlton Park at 945-3775. Visit Us on the HET jadnews.com "We were glad that the county and their counsel saw the law as we saw it." she said. Reynolds and the County Board have been at odds on a number of issues over the last several years, and he said he thought some board members tried to eliminate the position because they wanted to be rid of him. The surveyor said Goebel made the mo­ tion April 25 ns chairman of the Personnel Committee, and by law they had until May 15 to do just that. Because commissioners didn't understand they had not followed proper procedure, they made no attempt to correct their error before the deadline. Reynolds called the board's action April 25 "the politics of ambush.” • He said he wouldn't have had a problem with it "if they (board members) had started the process (of eliminating the surveyor) earlier... if they'd had a committee meeting and invited me and anyone else interested... if they'd gone through proper procedures where every commissioner could have made an informed vote so they could articulate why this was in the county's best inter­ ests." When asked if he was merely getting back at the board for doing something he didn't like, he said, "I'm not asking the board to do what's good for Brian Reynolds. I'm asking them to do what's right for Barry County. This board doesn't seem to understand that you can't simply determine what's best by using the politics of ambush." Reynolds said he would like to remain as surveyor "until they can make an informed decision." He was first elected to the post in 1992, defeating incumbent Jim King. Because of the low stipend of $3,600 a year and no benefits, he decided against seeking re-elec­ tion in 1996, but was returned to office by a write-in vote nonetheless. Two years later, he appeared before commissioners and told them they should either increase the salary and add benefits, or eliminate the position entirely. Some of his remarks from back then were used by Goebel when he made the motion last month. "Rod Goebel used two or three very caiefully exerpted quotes from a letter that was five to six pages long," Reynolds charged. "In that letter, the point I made was that the county had not, until then, treated the surveyor's position as they were required under the law. The letter offered them twp distinct options.^ithpr conform with the law and establish a salary for the surveyor or abolish the office." The board several years ago did increase the yearly stipend to $6,000 and added a modest retirement benefit. On top of that, if the county asks Reynolds to do survey­ ing work, it has to pay him for the job. Reynolds has previously noted that the county is free to contract with any licensed surveyor in the state. When asked if it’s in the county's best interests to drop the surveyor's job and con­ tract privately for services, Reynolds replied, "It's a philosophical question. The job will get done one way or the other. "I happen to believe in the democratic process. I think the people have a better idea of whether I'm doing a good job then they do about other elected offices like the Wayne State Board of Governors." Reynolds and the board first were at odds in 1996 when the county pulled out of the Joint Economic Development Commission (JEDC) and decided instead to hire Craig Starkweather and Patrick Doyle to seek and write grants The surveyor called the whole affair a fiasco, noting the county paid $32,000 for essentially nothing. They locked horns again in 1998 and 1999 over plans to build a new animal shelter. Reynolds was one of the citizens spearheading the movement, but some board members favored simply remodeling the old structure, which had been deemed unsafe and unsuitable by the state. Reynolds charged that the board, at virtu­ ally every tum, seemed to throw roadblocks in front of the drive for a new shelter. Since then, however, the board has agreed to kick in $150,000 for a new shel­ ter facility, which is being built at the end of Industrial Park Drive. In this latest flap, Reynolds said that some board members* zeal in attempting to remove him blinded their sense of propri­ ety. He singled out Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie, whom he said is an attorney and should have known better. "It seems to me that a good attorney who happens to be a commissioner should be familiar with the requirements of state law and his own board rules." Reynolds charged. "MacKenzie has the background that should keep him from embarrassing himself and his fellow commissioners. But he was focused so much on the ambush that he lost sight of the basics." "There was no ambush." MacKenzie re­ sponded in a telephone interview Wednes­ day. "The county was attempting to save the taxpayers money by eliminating a po­ sition Brian Reynolds had indicated in the 1998 letter was no longer performing a function for the county.*' MacKenzie said he doesn't know when Reynolds became aware that the county had not followed state statute in its at­ tempt to abolish the surveyor's office "but if he had told the county before last Tuesday's (May 9) board meeting. I think ih- votes were there to properly eliminate Barry County Clerk Debbie Smith helps Surveyor Brian Reynolds with the petitions he filed Tuesday afternoon for an office that three weeks ago was believed to be eliminated from county government. the position. I don't know if he waited (until the May 15 deadline) or found out at the last minute. I think the votes were there to properly eliminate it anyway." Reynolds said. "There's no doubt in my mind that they wanted to make this move without the presence of Herrington and Wenger (who arc regarded as supporters of Reynolds). The ambush was a blatant act of retribution. It was a feeble, failed at­ tempt to silence an uppity elected official. "These people simply don’t want anyone to express outrage when they do something outrageous," Reynolds said. Barry County Administrator Michael Brown did not return a call to his office. (Assistant Editor Elaine Gilbert also contributed to this article.) Rob Pohl and his family will be gathering like like at home around the television Sunday evening. May 28, to watch Rob on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire." MILLIONAIRE...local carpenter is on show, continued from page 1 ing the University of Michigan before he decided he wanted to make carpentry his ca­ reer, and admits he has a knack for remem­ bering "all kinds of stuff." "I do pretty good at Trivial Pursuit," he said, and Lisa backs that up, admitting that her husband always beats her at the game. Pohl also reads a lot. he said, and watches many programs on PBS "They say 250,000 people a day" call the 800 number to try and become a contestant on the show, Pohl said. Those who call arcasked three questions. Each of the questions requires callers to put four things in order, such as when four movies were produced, earliest to latest, when books were pub­ lished. earliest to latest, and so on. Of those who call, only 2 percent get all three questions right, he said He got all three questions right nine different times. The names of those who get all the questions right arc then put into a drawing, and 40 people are picked for the "playoffs." Around the first of May, he said, his name was finally drawn for the playoffs. He then had to call New York and answer five questions. One question asked him to put in order the books A Separate Peace. The Satanic Verses, A Singing Muse, and The Sound and the Fury, according to when they were published. Pohl guessed correctly that Fury was first. Peace second, Verses third and Muse fourth. Another question asked him to pul in or­ der, earliest to latest, when the actors Syd­ ney Poiter, Matthew Broderick. Jimmy Smits and Morgan Freeman were bom. Pohl guessed the order correctly: Poiter, Freeman, Smits and Broderick. Pohl answered ail five questions cor­ rectly, hung up. went back to work, and two hours later got a phone call saying he had won and was going to New York. All the travel arrangements were made by the producers. When the Pohls arrived at the Grand Rapids airport, they discovered that another person from the area had also made it onto the show, and would be trav­ eling with them to New York. Arriving al La Guardia in New York, the Pohls were whisked by Lincoln Continental to the Empire Hotel on W. 63rd and Broadway in midtown Manhattan. It was "a beautiful lo­ cation." Pohl said, two blocks away from Central Park The couple walked the streets of the city that day. and the next day spent 10 hours in the studio waiting for. rehears­ ing. and taping the show. Ten contestants appeared on the show. When they arrived at the studio, they and their spouses or companions were first checked over by security personnel to make sure they had no cheating devices on their persons, and were then "basically se­ questered" until the rehearsal and taping be­ gan. The group saw no other celebrities ex­ cept Philbin, Pohl said, though "the pro­ ducers were talking about a Harrison Ford sighting" in which Ford had been spotted in shorts and T-shirt walking down Central Park West. Pohl's fellow contestants hailed from all over the U.S., he said — and. proving his better than average memory, he rattled off the state of every contestant, including Connecticut, Florida. Arizona. Colorado, Nevada. New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Mon­ tana. and of course, Michigan. "The other contestants were wonderful people." he said, and the producers treated everyone very well. On the show, contestants sit ir. a circle around Philbin. who asks a question. The contestants then have to punch the correct answer into a device in front of them. Whoever answers fastest gets to try for the million dollars. During the taping, Pohl said, he wasn't that nervous. "I was a lot more nervous during rehearsal." During his time at the studio, he said, he got to shake hands with Philbin. He char­ acterized the actor, who also hosts a morn­ ing talk show with Kathy Lee, as "very professional, but impersonal. He's there to do a job." The studio was small and cold, he said. There were 190 people in the audience. After it was all over, contestants had Wednesday evening and Thursday to them­ selves. The whole experience was "exciting" and "fun,” Pohl said. It's also going to be fun to watch himself on television May 28, he said. And while some of us are not privy to whether or not Pohl will shortly be quit­ ting his job and taking a trip to the French Riviera, "there's a lol of people who al­ ready know." he said, what happened on May 10 in a television studio in New York whe’. a Hastings carpenter had a once-in-alifetimc chance to hang up his tool belt and live a life that most of us only dream about. ) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 18. 2000 - Page 3 Congressman Ehlers hears more about guns by David T. Young Editor On the eve of the Million Mom Moth­ er's Day march to Washington D.C., Third District Congressman Vcm Ehlers was get­ ting quite a different message in Hastings Saturday morning. Most of the two dozen people who at­ tended Ehlers' "town meeting” session talked about supporting Second Amend­ ment rights to bear arms just a day before the "Moms" marched on the nation s capi­ tal to push for more gun control legisla­ tion. Ehlers has been pressed on gun issues before in his annual town meetings, most notably back in 1994. Ehlers, in response to questions, said there is little if any need for new gun con­ trol legislation. "Frankly, there’s not very much need (for new laws)," he said. “There’s plenty of leg­ islation." He noted that Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris violated 18 federal laws when they killed 12 students, a teacher and themselves last year at Columbine High School in Colorado. So the laws didn't stop them. The congressman added that it's a little known fact that about half as many people are killed by guns now as there were 10 yean ago. He blamed the publicity on the public's perception that things have gotten worse. "These things become fads, too," he said. "There is a huge copycat effect... What happened to the students at Columbine en­ courages the disturbed or mentally unsta­ ble... Kids are also influenced by what they see in the movies and on TV. "The answer (to the problem)." Ehlers said, "is to get back to the family and the home." He said gun owners should have them properly locked up and stored One man in the audience maintained that "millions of us who have guns own them legitimately." adding that most crimes are committed by criminals who have stolen firearms. Rutland to seek library millage ”1 think Congress has handled the gun issue responsibly," Ehlers said. However, he said he does see some merit in requiring gun shows to follow the same rules as those that affect dealers and retailers Pete Schantz, co-owner of Al & Pete's Sport Shop in Hastings, said perhaps the restrictions on dealers should be repealed Ehlers told the group he was criticized when he voted against the assault weapons ban, but when it was learned later that it was ineffective, supporters of the ban ad­ mitted to him that he was right. Another man made even more accusa­ tions. "Every time since biblical times that there has been registration and confiscation (of guns), it's been followed by genocide and infanticide... If the federal government wants to do what's right, it should get out of the United Nations." He blamed much of the nation's ills on socialism, children being given drugs like Ritalin, recent practices in the U.S. mint, and free trade schemes such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT). "Free trade has bankrupted this country four times," he said. But Ehlers said the UN has a lot less power than what people fear. "It's just an association of governments," he said. "I don't blame them for what’s go­ ing wrong in this country." He also disagreed with the man over the Federal Reserve and printing of paper money. "I don’t think there’s any nefarious ideas in back of this," he said. Eileen Oehler asked Ehlers about the public's increasing mistrust of the federal government. "There's always been mistrust," he said. "I'm not dismayed by that. I think it's healthy for people to question what we're doing. "The worst thing you can have in a democracy is a complacent public... only about 5 percent of the people really care Third District Congressman chats with Hastings City Councilman David McIntyre after his annual town meeting* in Hastings Saturday morning. about and pay attention to the issues." Jim Bailey, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, asked the congressman what he could do about an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case in which the Boy Scouts of America are being sued because it dismissed a gay scout leader. "If gays are allowed, some of the biggest supporters, the Catholic Church, Lutheran Church and Church of Jesus Christ Latter- day Sainis, will no longer support the Boy Scouts," Bailey said. "If that goes through, that'll sign the death warrant for Boy Scouts." Ehlers said he’s not an attorney, but he's not aware of any law that would come to the determination that Boy Scouts cannot dismiss a leader because he's gay. The congressman also was asked about the possibility someone in Russia may get into mischief selling nuclear weapons to terrorist countries because of the need for money. 'Russia is a mess," Ehlers said. "Free trade and democracy haven't worked there because they've never had a democracy or a free trade system there before." He added that for 70 years the Russian people have been told that God doesn't ex­ ist, killing religion and a moral compass for the nation. "They were told that there was no higher moral authority than the state," he said. "No wonder things have fallen apart." Ehlers said new President Vladimir Putin still wants to wants to talk about further disarmament. "I don't know why we built 135,000 weapons when 100 could do the job (against Russia)," the congressman com­ mented. Ehlers said things on Capitol Hill have been a lot less confrontational these days between Congress and the president, and he added that’s because Clinton's on his way out. He said a great deal has been accom­ plished recently: • A third consecutive balanced budget. • Passage of a major transportation bill, that brings $312 million more back to Michigan than in previous years. • Approval of an aviation bill, though he commented. "I feiu that our air traffic con­ trol system is outdated and air traffic is get­ ting so big." • Passage of targeted tax cuts, such as lowering the so-called marriage penalty. • Work on improving math and science education. Forum group identifies “issues’’ in Southern Barry County ■ by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor If the 50-some people who attended a Southern Barry County Issues Forum last week in Delton had their wishes come true, there would be a traffic light at the corner of M-43 and Orchard Street, more afford­ able housing, more police protection, more paved roads, evening meetings of the County Board of Commissioners and a re­ organized sewer and water authority. Those were some of the topics that sur­ faced as important "issues" at last week’s forum, conducted by People Works Inc. President David Kirby of Richland The issues will be presented to the Southern Barry County candidates who arc running for seats on the County Board of Commissioners. Candidate responses to the issues will be heard at a 6:30 p.m. June 7 forum in the Delton Kellogg High School cafeteria. Some of the identified "issues" are not directly the responsibility of the County Board, but Kirby said "they might help candidates know how they could influence state officials ” For instance, concerning wetlands a^d wildlife management issues. Kirby said "that doesn't mean that county government couldn't exert some influence al that (state) level." He said he would be interested in hearing what a County Board candidate would "have to say about those things that ■, *> aren't under their control but that they can influence." Concerning property owners* rights, Kirby noted that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has limitations on what can be done with wetlands and zoning ordinances restrict what can be done with buildings. "How are you going to balance that?" he asked. "That becomes a really fundamental community question. "The collision of values make a commu­ nity," Kirby said. Some of the issues mentioned at the fo­ rum have been bantered about for some 20 years in the area. "I think everything's positive," William F. Smith, longtime Delton businessman and former Barry Township Board member, said after the program. Some of the issues should be pursued. Smith said. "It's lime that we became more of an ad­ vocate of some of these things and get something done." he said. Smith said he has no specific priorities himself. "I'm involved with a group down here that's trying to get the townships to go to­ gether and make some studies of what we can do to improve the southwestern town­ ships of the county." he said. "The thing we get asked is always: what is your objec­ tive. what specifically do you want to do? We don't know what Orangeville Township • (WIM a tfiniuBMo uua wsi needs, Hope, Barry, Prairieville unless they can give us ideas. "The big thing is there is a lot of state and federal grant money laying out there that nobody pursues...The county is trying to do it now on a county level, but where is that going to filter to? It will all go to Hastings. We have to look out for our­ selves," Smith said. Sandy Barker, an owner of Sajo’s Pizza in Delton and a Delton Kellogg School Board member, said affordable housing is one of her priorities because there is no reasonably priced housing for young new­ lyweds. "The houses on the lakes are unaffordable and that's where most of our housing is concentrated. We have no apartments so they leave the community. When they do. they take their money and their jobs tend to be in Kalamazoo or Battle Creek. It doesn't make our community grow. If you don't have young people, they are not going to raise their children here. They are going to leave fos wherever they can find affordable housing.," Barker said. She suggested that perhaps apartments should be built or a planned "modular sys­ tem community (not mobile homes) with some paved roads and sewer and water ac­ cessible with green spaces around them or some development that has green spaces for parks. Those kinds of things are what I see as affordable housing." More athletic facilities are needed in Southwest Barry County, she said. School sports tie up school athletic facilities so space is needed for children and adults who like to pursue purely recreational sports, she said. One unidentified citizen, during the fo­ rum, said she was surprised there wasn't more concern about taxes. Wall Lake area citizen Isla DeVries said she thought the forum was “very good" and "enlightening." "I think he (Kirby) was an excellent fa­ cilitator...Now we can put these issues to the people who are running to represent us." said DeVries, who serves on Hope Township’s Planning and Zoning Com­ mission. CONnNUED, page 19 by Shelly Suber Staff Writer After a debate May I over how to word ballot language for an August millage re­ quest, the Rutland Township Board last week agreed to ask for a 1.6 mill increase for Hastings Library services. The board had previously been advised by its attorney to present two ballot requests because the township already levies .3 mills for library services. A total of 1.6 was needed to comply with its library agreement. Attorney James Porter was directed by the board to return with a legal single bal­ lot question rather than two questions for a renewal and a new levy of 1.3 mills that would equal 1.6 if both proposals paased. Board members were concerned that if one or both previously recommended pro­ posals failed, the township would be denied library services in the future. At its regular meeting May 10, the board approved the revised, single issue language, which will ask voters Aug. 8 to increase the previously authorized millage to 1.6 mills ($1.60 per $1,000 of taxable property value) inclusive from 2000 to 2009 for li­ brary purposes. In other business at the meeting, the board heard concerns from township resi­ dent and trustee candidate Sandra Freese about township employees handling in­ quiries and other business for Assyria, Bal­ timore and Kent County's Bowne Town­ ship, all server, by Rutland Township As­ sessor Dennis McKelvey. Freese felt that because township deputy clerk Rose McMellen has allegedly been accused of “padding her hours," that maybe the township should consider that she not only handles Rutland Township business, but for the other townships served by McKelvey. . ..... o. "By putting in here (the county directory) 2461 Heqth?Boadr<0«i>p||MWlHrj^ our FAX number, that generates a lot more work for whoever answers the phone or whomever is here for who may come in," said Freese. "When they're waiting on peo­ ple for other townships, that appears to me it would take more time to do other town­ ships’ work and not their own." Freese also questioned the board about whether the three other townships reim­ burse Rutland Township for its expenses for McKelvey to conduct assessment ser­ vices for all four townships from Rutland’s office, using Rutland's equipment and em­ ployees. "This accusation of Rose padding her hours... I feel it is very unjust, I feel this lady deserves an apology and I also feel her pension and her attorney fees should be paid because somebody else up here made the mistake and said she didn’t have the right to have it," said Freese. "I hope you will take it into consideration and apolo­ gize to Rose McMellen." Another citizen, Robbin Nichols, asked the board to answer Freese's questions. "We feel that is not happening," replied Supervisor Bob Edwards, who is seeking re-election. "He does work for those other townships, but he does primarily work for those after 4 p.m. and he works for Rutland from 9 a.m. .to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday." Treasurer Blanche Munjoy said she an­ swers one to two calls each week from other townships regarding assessment mat­ ters. "I don't believe Dennis would be deliber­ ately abusing this township or anybody's tax dollars." said Edwards. "I don't think we should be talking about an employee who isn't here. 1 don't believe this is proper. He has been very dedicated to this township, he's done a very good job." Edwards pointed out that township offi­ cials and employees also receive calls at the township office that are not business re­ lated. "Do we say you cant talk to them be­ cause you're on township business? We don't. If we get a call from these other townships, we try to tell them you can reach him after hours," said Edwards. "I’m sure we don't always ask, 'are you from Bowne Township or from Assyria or what­ ever, but when someone is calling you di­ rectly, we say 'somebody is on the line for you.’" Edwards said McKelvey has been asked to try not to conduct business for other townships while using the Rutland office. "He said 'okay, fine,' he's a very credible person, 1 believe he's complied,” said Ed­ wards. In other discussion at the meeting. Clerk Robin McKenna noted that the township's People Works Inc. Hresioem uavra lurny ot Micntand discusses the process to identify issues important to the forum audience. Citizens listened to a variety of issues, ranging from the need for a highway traffic light to the problem of excessive deer and wild turkeys. pension ordinance. Ordinance 36, can not be legally amended as previously discussed because the original ordinance, adopted in 1992, does not allow the ManuLife insur- See RUTLAND, continued page 22 �Page 4 The Hastmga Banner Thursday, May 18. 2000 LETTERS from our readers... Double standard for public officials Officer treated differently than others Dear editor: When your children are small you teach them that ‘police officers arc your friends" and “the police are around to keep you safe " How can wc justify teaching our children this any more'.’ As a matter of fact, we now have no way to com ince them that our jus­ tice system works Are we now teaching our children that if they work for the justice system they will be above the law? Terry Johnson is a police officer, the last person you ever think you’d find guilty of breaking and entering w ch intent to commit larceny, using a dangerous weapon, as well as the other five charges that were dropped first-degree home invasion (maximum penalty of 20 years), two misdemeanor charges of B&E a vehicle to steal property less than $200 (which incidentally was worth more than $200) using a self-defense spray device, and a charge of assault and battery. How many other criminals would get a ride home from the police the night they were arrested'’ Incidentally his house was only two to three houses away from the vic­ tims’ Mr. Johnson was allowed to plead guilty to B&E with the intent to commit larceny and to using a dangerous weapon. The oth­ er charges were dropped. The victims did Write Us A letter The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. 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Know Your LEGISLATORS U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving. Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, tax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Uuilding, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. not agree to this, but they were told they had no choice in the matter Mr. Johnson apparently entered the occu­ pied house the first lime, stole a laptop and other items from the house and from their vehicle. Then he returned the same night with intent to steal more. He was found inside the house in a child's bedroom. After the police were called, the Nashville Officer refused to arrest him because he was his ex-partner. The stale police were called and Mr Johnson was allowed to go to his house, hide the stolen items and return to the victims' house. (The items were found outside his house in the rain by the trash.) How many others would be allowed to leave the scene and return later’ It is my understanding that his attorney, Gordon Shane McNeill is going lo be run­ ning for prosecutor. If this is the way he's going to let criminals off. he's lost my vole and I’m sure the vote of many others. Mr. Johnson should have received 20 years in prison. Instead he received one year m the county jail, where his friends work. Name w ithheld by request. Hastings Two-hour parking limit unfair To the editor: As I was watching the movie U57I at the Hastings Cinema 4 Theatre, which is a twohour show, I got a ticket for parking for more than two hours tn the provided spot. I don't know about you, but I like to get there before the movie starts. The policy of the City of Hastings is unfair and unjust to its residents and businesses. It's time that the people of this great old town elect a new and fair government that will bring the laws and practices out of the nineteen hundreds and into the twenty-first century. To remove the unjust laws designed only to line the pockets of fat cat politi­ cians. The goal is to help the various businesses grow and thrive beyond anything yet imag­ ined here. A two-hour parking limit doesn't stores and you Ip unch. of justice. I urge unequal you not to shop or i , a mpvic in downtown Hasungs. Iriiu may fcc next., Kenneth Martin. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Hastings Planning a garage sale? Plan to advertise in the Reminder on Tuesday and the Banner on Thursday and DOUBLE your coverage. Call us at 945-9554. To the editor: In regards to your May 9 Lakewood News and May 4. Hastings Banner articles about the former Lake Odessa police officer being reinstated after suing: It always amazes me to sec how public officials receive “special treatment” or have double standards. I. along with my neighbors, were dis­ cussing the recent articles describing the Village of Lake Odessa Police Department unfair labor practice decision What we tax­ payers don't understand is how a public official and Police Officer. Chief John Shaw, along with a Sgt. Brian Nelson arc not being held accountable for their actions in and out of court. “Manufactured evidence." a broken sequester order admission, "incredible testi­ mony ”’’lack of credibility"., was the judge’s description of Chief Shaw's and Sgt. Nelson’s testimony. How docs one explain to their children that these arc the very persons we are to trust, and turn to for help? Now, thanks to a poor choice in decisions, the taxpayers are to pick up the $50,000 to $60,000 bill with no one being held accountable? Why is this? Is Lake Odessa Village Pres­ ident Randy Klein condoning such behav­ ior by police officials when he says “Disci­ pline was never a consideration of the chief of police?’’ Lee Sicwin, Lake Odessa Financial FOCUS Furnished By.MRRK D. CHR1ST€NS€N of Cckuard Jones and Co. Get ‘Team’ in place Where can you go for investment advice? Anywhere. Everywhere. Look in maga­ zines. surf the Internet, turn on your televi­ sion, listen to your neighbor — everywhere you turn, you’ll find sources of informa­ tion. Some of what you see. read or hear may be well-intentioned. Some of it may come from “expert sources” who actually have vested interests in the advice they’re dispensing. But none of it — the advice, the “tips." the predictions, the strategies — is tailored to you and your individual needs. That’s why you should strongly consider nutting together a financial “team" to help you meet your goals. You need to work with professionals who will take the time and effort to get to know you and understand your objectives. In putting together this type of team, where should you begin? First, keep in mind that your financial situation contains several interrelated elements, including •nd crate de example + ions among these areas. Suppose you buy a mutual fund because you want to accumulate money for retirement. That’s the investment compo­ nent. As your mutual fund grows, it creates taxable distributions; plus, if you sell your fund, you may have to pay capital gains taxes. So now you have a tax issue, as well. If you hold on to your mutual fund long enough, it will become part of your taxable estate — which affects your estate plans. We’ve just reviewed the path of one uncomplicated investment. When you think about your retirement plans, insurance poli­ cies and estate planning arrangements, such as a will or a living trust, you can sec that all these vehicles will likely involve every piece of your overall financial picture. To help you make sure all your financial planning arrangements are working togeth­ er. you will probably need the services of an investment representative. a tax profession­ al, and an estate-planning professional. such as an attorney. Your investment representative can help you select those investments and invest­ ment strategies that are right for your par­ ticular needs. He or she also may be capa­ ble of presenting you with insurance solu­ tions. Before choosing an investment represen­ tative. interview several to find out how they work, how they get paid, what their qualifications are. and how much experi­ ence they’ve had working with people like you. Your investment representative may know the names of good tax professionals and estate-planning experts These people can help you with the tax and estate-plan­ ning implications of the investments you've chosen. Plus, they can keep you current on tax and estate laws, which change frequentiyOnce you’ve gotten your financial team in place, use it wisely. Consult with the individual members on moves you want to make and changes in your family and finan­ cial situations. You may want to schedule regular reviews with team members, cither as a group or individually. When you use your team of advisers cor­ rectly. you’ll find itt a lot easier to achieve your goals. STOCKS.The loHowirg price* ere from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Coll DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mtg. IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kmart Kellogg's Company McDonald's Simpson Industries Sernco Energy Spartan Motors TCP Financial r narmacia & upjonn Wal-Mart Gold S*vw Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 38- 3/4 45-11/16 77 22- 1/8 50 56-5/16 114-5/8 83-1/4 21-7/16 17-5/8 53-3/16 89-51'16 9-3/16 109 18-3/8 87-5/16 7-5/8 27-7/16 39- 3/16 38-3/4 9-15/16 14-1/18 4-1/8 23- 15/16 53-3/4 58 $275.55 $5.06 1033457 952M +1-1/16 +3-3/8 +2-3/18 +11/16 •1/4 -1/2 -2-51/256 +3-13/16 -5/16 -1-1/4 +1/8 +3-15/64 -1/16 +5/16 +5/16 ♦2-7/16 ♦2-3/16 ♦1-3/8 -17/M ♦1-11/18 -1M -1/8 -1-13/16 ♦5 -$1.70 ♦$.04 +397.82 ♦58M SmUm... HastingsBaNNER PUBLIC OPINION: Travel plans changed? Have higher gasoline prices this year scaled back your plans to travel over the summer summer9 Dn-oted to the interests of Barry County Since IS 56 Published by Hastings Banner. 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I don’t care if gas prices are high or not.” C-ass-tec act accepted Monday through F’bay 8a- to 5 30 p m Saturaay 8 30 a m - Noor Scon Cmwnen Dan Buerge Jerry Johnson Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year in Bary County S2“ per year m adfOtnmg counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTEP Sena address changes to PO Bo* B nosings 4i 49058 06C2 Second Class Postage Da<0 at Hastings Ml 49058 "For the summer I'm The price doesn’t affect our plans because we don't go on planning on carpooling with my mom to save on gas " vacation trips in the summer." "No. I’m not planning on it �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 18. 2000 - Page 5 Thornapple Manor faces financial woes by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Because of federal cuts in the Medicare payment system and lower patient census, Thomapplc Manor is losing money. Last year's net income loss was $710,737 for Thomapplc Manor, a 138-bed medical care facility in Hastings that is owned by Barry County and governed by the County Family Independence Agency Board. "Revenues arc down significantly — ap­ proximately $1 million — from a year ago," Patrick Horan, a certified public ac­ countant and partner in the accounting and management consulting firm of Plante & Moran, told the County Board of Commis­ sioners last week. Thomapplc Manor officials will be proposing opticas and recommendations to the County Board in the next 30 to 60 days concerning the direction the Manor should take in view of its financial plight. Millage or a subsidy may be included in the op­ tions. "We're going to explore everything that we can," Thomapplc Manor Administrator Lynn Sommerfeld said Commissioner Emmet Herrington sug­ gested that perhaps three commissioners could work on recommendations with Thomapplc Manor officials, and Sommer­ feld said, "we would welcome an opportu­ nity to do that." In 1999, our budget was based on a cen­ sus of 98 percent (occupancy) and we ran at 92 1/2. For this year, we revised our bud­ get to 92 percent and we're running 88 per­ cent... I don't see it getting a lot better." The current state average at county medical care facilities is 86 percent occupancy. Most other county-owned medical care facilities in llie state have voter-approved millages to help with costs or receive a subsidy from the county for operations, Horan said. Remaps marketing the Alzheimer's pro­ gram at Thornapple Manor would be an op­ tion to try to increase the patient census, he suggested. "People are living longer. They are healthier and they’re not coming in," he said. "When you get patients, they are sicker, more acute and need more services than ever in the past. It's a totally changed environment and that's how you have to think... how do we operate this facility in the future rather than think how do we get our residents and get it full again." "We are a niche facility that there is a great need for," said FIA Board Chair­ woman Jan Geiger. "Lower income people need to be able to have access to nursing home care just as others do... I think we need to keep that in focus... There are going to be more and more people getting into older age brackets as we move into the next couple of decades." About 97 percent of Thornapple Manor patients are from Barry County. More and more patients are going to as­ sisted living, adult foster care, or Medicaid waivers, which is in-home care. Sommer­ feld said in response to a question from Commissioner John Barnett. Commissioner Robert Wenger analyzed the current problem as a "Catch-22 situa­ tion" because .1 was noted that Thornapple Manor has implemented a successful reha­ bilitation program which is responsible for allowing many patients to return to their own homes rather than remain as long-term patients. • "You kind of shoot yourself in the foot," Sommerfeld said. "Without that rehab pro­ gram a lot of those residents would be there for a longer period of time." "Thank goodness our facility in Barry County has taken those steps to put people back in their homes because obviously ev­ eryone wants to be at home," County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James commented. "There are only about five facilities (in the state) that provide the level of care in the county medical care facilities that you provide," Horan said. "Over the past five years, you have invested a lot of time and energy in developing an outstanding reha­ bilitation program and that has worked and served you extremely well." About 90 percent of the Manor's ancil­ lary revenue is from rehabilitation charges for physical, occupational and speech ther- *py "You're doing wonderful things out there and as a result more and more patients at the facility are being discharged when be­ fore they would become residents for life," he said. "They are rehabilitating and dis­ charging more patients than ever." Horan explained that Medicare is no longer paying for the cost of services, but has set a fiat rate regardless of what the costs are. "Unfortunately for you, you are serving the same number of patients as a year ago, providing them with the same services and you've received $400,000 less, approxi­ mately a 25 percent reduction from the fed­ eral government for those Medicare pa­ tients," he said. "Thai's really a shame be­ cause that's the one area that you were serv­ ing this real need in the rehabilitation area, but it was really costly this past year when payments went down $400,000." Thornapple Manor also is appealing $200,000 of costs that were "disallowed” by Medicare and Medicaid, which would come into future revenues if the appeal is successful. "The total reduction in revenue was very significant for your facility — $950,000," Students honored for artwork at HHS Hastings High School art students (front, from left) Stephanie Komondy, Lauren Stineman. Antosia Myers, Catie Case. Katie Williams, Virginia Jennings and (not pictured) Ivy Malone were honored at an assembly at Northeastern Tuesday for art work the students painted on Northeastern's cafeteria walls. Also honored for helping with the project were high school art teacher Dennis O'Mara (back right) and retired teacher Ann DeHoog (back left). The students and DeHoog painted pictures representing certain periods in history, including the voyage of Columbus, painted by Myers, the voyage of the Mayflower, painted by Malone, the exporation of Michigan, painted by DeHoog, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, painted by Jennings, Michigan statehood, painted by Komondy. the building of the Mackinac Bridge, painted by Stineman, the moon landing, painted by Case, and the new millennium, painted by Williams. The paintings make up a time line students will be able to use in their social studies lessons, according to Mary Youngs, principal of Northeastern. Through the timeline, Youngs said, the students will "be able to sea when they're studying an event in history how it relates to all of history." HAS. ALUMNI 113** Banquet Saturday, June 10 Hastings High School Cafeteria Social Hour: 6.-00 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Tickets $<Tavailable at Bosley 's, J-ad Graphics or from Donna Kinney 415 N. Taffee Dr., Hastings HELP WANTED True Value Hardware Many Positions Available Applications Available at: TRUE VALUE 111 E. State Street, Hastings, Ml An Equal Opportunity Employer LEGAL NOTICE Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Mooting May 10,2000 Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m Board members present Supervisor Goyings. Clerk Nichols. Trustee Herzog, and Deputy Supervisor. Mark Do-ler Absent Treasurer Nottingham and Trustee Miller Also present were 13 members of the public. Agenda was approved as presented Minutes of Regular Board Meeting. April 12. 2000 were approved with corrections Comments and Petitions from public Tammy Pennington of Barry County Commission on Aging provided information regarding their services and how it affected peo­ ple of Prairieville Township last year Approved budget Amendments for 99-00 year end as presented Department reports received and tied Cable Franchise Agreement remained tabled Initial Response Agreement with Gun Plains Township remained on the table Approved to apply fund balance of BPH to year 2000-01 operating grant Approved authorization to purchase 5 bullet­ proof vests for the police department Approved termination of Mike Meeker as Reserve Officer for the police department Supervisor Goyings opened bids for the Ftre Truck Grand Marshall was selected for Memorial Day Parade Motion approved m support of Senate B-l 1245. 1246. and 1247 Approved dean up of dirt piles in both ceme­ teries Comp time for police chief was not approved. Reaffirmed Senior Reserve Office to receive pay @ $8 50 per hour up to S2.000.00 annual for special services Approved list of outstanding bills as presented in the amount of S7.222 05 Adjourned at 0 10 p.m Normajean Nichols. Clerk Attested to by Lloyd Goyings Supervisor (5/18) Horan said. "On the expenditure side, though the fa­ cility worked extremely hard to reduce ex­ penditures in one year by $550,000, it was a bad year for health insurance. There were a lot of claims that came through that you really can't control when people are going to get sick and how sick they are going to get when you are self-insured... One item in their line items went up by over $200,000. As a result of that, the net re­ duction in expenditures came out to be about $350,000... That’s a $650,000 short­ fall in 1999," he said. In terms of dollars, Medicaid patients represent 73 percent of the Manor's room revenue, which was $4.44 million last year." Horan said as he reviewed tiu finan­ cial data. Thirteen percent of room revenue is from Medicare patients and 14 percent of patients are "private pay." He said those percentages are quite typical when com­ pared with the other 35 medical care facili­ ties in the state. In private profit-making nursing homes, private pay patients are about 50 percent. However. Horan noted that the mission and goal of Thornapple Manor "is to take care of the residents and the low income in particular so that no one goes uncared for." Net patient revenues are down in total about $1 million because of a reduction in the census last year and a change in the Medicare payment system. "This Medicare payment system has served you well up to this point in time and then all of a sudden the federal govern­ ment put a brand new payment system that significantly cut the reimbursement to fa­ cilities who are doing a lot of rehabilitation in particular. Horan said. "Thornapple Manor had been operating at 98 and 99 percent occupancy for years and that amounted to just under 50.000 total patient days per year," he said, "but there was a reduction of more than 3,000 patient days last year, which adds up to a signifi­ cant amount when you look at charges be­ ing approximately $125 per day." That re­ sulted in a reduction of $350,000 in room revenues in 1999. Additional sources of revenue include some state and federal funds (called inter­ governmental transfers) of about $150,000 a year. The Manor also has some interest income. "The FIA Board a number of years ago set aside funds in the really good years and built up a nice amount of money for future properly plant equipment... It does generate interest income and that averages a little over $50,000 a year as well," Horan said. For example, in 1997, $1.2 million had been set aside, but in 1999 Thornapple Manor had to use some of those funds for operations, bringing the savings down to $893,283. "There's another $300,000 of liabilities that relate to 1999 that are in the financial statement that will have to come out of those funds as well," he said. Other miscellaneous revenues, totaling more than $200,000 a year, includes em­ ployees' share of paying for their health in­ surance, sale of meals, etc. Expenses during the last five years have been adjusted according to revenues re­ ceived, Horan noted. For instance, expenses in 1999 were $6.96 million, down from $7.32 million in 1998. Salaries make up 52 percent of the ex­ penses, fringe benefits 19 percent, 23 per­ cent for rehabilitation contract services and other expenses, 4 percent for depreciation, and 2 percent for MOE (maintenance of ef­ forts, which Horan described as an otliga- See MANOR, continued page 17 WE PROVIDE A HOME... NOT JUST A PLACE TO STAY HANOVER HOUSE SENIOR CITIZENS HOME Not quite ready for a nursing home? Yet need a I’ttle more assistance than senior housing can provide? Visit Hanover House 1 or Hanover House 2 for a uniquely different experience in foster care. Where a truly dedicat­ ed and caring staff make all the difference. At Hanover House we assist you with all your personal needs with dignity and respect. Hanover House is stare licensed and insured. Call Brenda Kellems 616-948-3619 Hastings High Attention School SENIORS The Annual Graduation Issue Hastings win be of the ... MlANNER May 25, 2000 Please have your pictures to the J-Ad Graphics office or the high school office by _____ Friday, May 19th_____ •NOTE: If your portraits were done at White’s Photo, _ they have already furnished us with a copy____ �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 18 2000 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made •n the conditions of a mortgage made by Tracy L Totaas and Julie A Tobias husband and wife (ongmal mortgagors) to Rock Financial Corporation Mortgagee dated October 17,1996. and recorded on October 29. 1996 m Uber 676. on Page 778 Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ContiMortgage Assignee by an assignment dated October 17, 1996. which was recorded on July 28 1997. n Uber 703. on Page 136. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there »s clamed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTH SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 33/100 dollars ($57.213 33). including interest at 12.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and presided, notce « hereby given that said mort­ gage w4l be foreclosed by a sale of the mort gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings Ml at 1 00 p.m., on June 29. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing at the Southeast corner post of Section 13, Town 1 North. Range 10 West, thence Westerly along the South Ime o» said Section 13. 1749 feet for a place of beginning thence North 00 degrees 13 mmutes 32 seconds East 330 feel, thence Westerly parallel with the East and West Sectic.i uce of said Section 13 to the center of Burroughs Road. then?e Southerly along the centerline of Burroughs Road to the South Ime of said Section 13, thence Easterly along the South line of said Section 13 to tt»e ptace of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of sucn sale Dated May 18. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Tetegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 FSe #200015541 Tigers (8/15) ...af the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLZASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastur. Stew Olmstead (616) 7S8-3O2I church phone Sunday Service 9:30 am, Sunday School 1100 am. Sunday Evening Sen kt 6 00 p m . Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday mgh«» 6 30 p m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jeflenon Father Charles Fisher. Pailor Saturday Maas 4 30 pm Sunday Masses 8 30 a m and 11OO a m. Confession Saturday 3 30-4 IS pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1614 West Sate Road. Hastings. Meh W Clayton Gamson, Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m , classes for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 a m Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service, 6 00 pm Wednesday activities 7 00 p m arc Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bibte quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult BiNc Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHVRCH 3185 N Broadwav. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Cart Litchfield MW W7-4061 Worship Ser- GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHVRCH (FtntfHj tht Hostings Grtct Snthrtn Chttnh). 600 Powell Rd. I mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a m Bible Classes - for all ages. 1040 am - Morning Worship. 6 00 p m Evening BiNe Study Thursday. 7:30 pm Prayer and Bible Study Sharing Vbur Faith - "Vtou Are Wel­ coming" Church Phone. 9482334^ EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHVRCH ' Mtotbrr Church of the NbrWWWe Anglican CwwwimT 315 W Center St (corner of S Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector F William Vbetbcig. Minuter of Mu­ sic Sunday Worship Services - 8 am and 10 am Sunday School 10 a m. Nursery Available at 10 im. Char Practice - Wednesday at 7 pm HMy Week Worship Sckedak - Passion Palm Sunday April 16 at 8 a m and 10 a m . Evening Prayer on Monday. Tues­ day. Wefoesdav. April 17. IK 19 at 7 p m . Maundy Thursday. Apnl 20 at 7 pm . Good Fnday (HAMA ) Community Service. April 21. 12 noon. The Way of the Cross (stations) - Apnl 21. 7 p.m. Holy Saturday - Apnl 22. 10 am. The Great Vigil of Easter. Satur­ day. Apnl 22. 7 p m Easter Day. Sunday. April 23. 8 a.m and 10 a m Pteaic Nou- that the Hasungs Area Mmislcna. Association com­ munity Good Fnday service ts be­ ing held at 12 noon at Emmanuel Episcopal Church QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHVRCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 i.m . Worship 11 a m . PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF TrtS] NAZARENE 1716 North Breedway Randall Hartman, Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 am Sunday School Hour. I i 00 a tn Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 pm evening Service. Wednesday 'D0p m Services for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m.. Sunday Evening Service 6pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship 11 00 am. Evening Service at 6 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700pm COLiNTRY CHAPEL VMTED ME THODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowlmg Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 45 a.m Traditional. 10.15 a m. Sun­ day School. 1115 a m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7 30 pm For more information call the church office THORNAPPLE V ALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service limes are 8 30 a nv. 9 55 a m ami 11 20 a m Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 am. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6.30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p.m also. Nurs­ ery available for all services Bnng the whole family HOPE VMTED METHODIST CHVRCH M-37 South at M-79. Lary Hub- ley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thun 9 am to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9 30 a m Sunday School. 1045 am Morning Worship. Sun 5-7 p.m Youth Fellowship (Gr 6-12); Sun evening service a* announced in weekly bulletin 6 p m , Wed 6­ 8 p.m Warriors (Gr. K-5th). (Serv­ ing evening meal to Wamors al 6 pm). Wed 7 pm - Prayer Mtg (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHVRCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:30 a m Mornmg Prayer; 11 00 a.m Holy Communion Evening Prayer 6 00 p m For more information call 795-2370 or Res Dav id T Hustwick 948-9604 Rev Deacon Dav id S Mohrhardt 517-627-9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services Affiliated with the In­ dependent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) tor Dan Came. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wbod Sr - Aduh Min­ istries 9:30 a m Sunday School for all ages. 10:45 am. Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p.m. Evening Service. 7 00 pm Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p m . Awana. Sr and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study, Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHVRCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Doo Roscoe, (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time before Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train- the service This information on nors^t services is provided by The Hastings Bannc . the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadwa> Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Illi Jeflenon 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 7?0 Cook Rd BARRY COUNTY CHL’RCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave. Hastings. Ml 49U58 Sunday Services BiNe Classes 10 a m . Worship 11 a m.. Evening Services 6pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7 pm Peter Wackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHVRCH Nashville Father Chart-. Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church, Hastings Maas Saturday Evening 6 30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHVRCH Corner of Stale Rd and Boltwood St. Rev Darnel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev Donald Brail, Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sundav - 9:45 a.m Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. 5 30 p m Kid** quizzing, 6 00 p.m Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6 30 p m . Kid'S Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and BiNc study Wednesday. 9 00 am. Senior Aduh Bible Study and young aduh Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further tnformatxM) call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHVRCH 239 E. North St. HaRtaft Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. May 21 8 4 10 45 a m Worship. 9 30. Sunday School (for all ages). A AL meeting after 2nd service, 12.30 p.m. Flying Doves A God s Chil­ dren. Carnival Saturday. May 20 9 30 a.«u Catech 4. 8 00 NA Tuesday. May 23-7:30 Overeaters Anon Wednesday. May 24 - 10 00 a.m. Wbrdwatchers. 7 00 pm. Bapt Sponsor Train HASTINGS HRST VNITED METHODIST CHVRCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevatot to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 al 10 30 am Office hours arc Mon­ day through Thursday from 9 00 a m to 12 00 p.m and I DO to 4 00 p.m and Fnday 9 00a.m to 12:00 p.m dunng the summer Sammer Schedule Starts Jane 4, '<30 am - Worship. Jr Church. 10 30 a.m. - Coffee. 10:30 am. Radio Broadcast SUMMER MVSIC CAMP STARTS JUNE i9. If yov have a youngster that is interested, please fill out a form or call (616) 945-9574 FIRST BAPTIST CHVRCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ mg "PrcscnptHma" WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Bai Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m , Church Service 10 30 a m . Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High Hastings. Michigan FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616 ) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Thursday. May 18 • 300-700 RUMMAGE SALE* Fnday. May 19 - 900-3 00 RUM­ MAGE SALE* Sunday. MAY 21 9 00 a m Traditional Worship Ser­ vice - Recognition of Sunday School Teachers. 9 20 a m Chil­ dren’s Worship. 10 00 a m Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room. 10 10 a m Sunday School Assembly in Sharpe Hall. 10 15 a m Sunday School for ail ages. 11 20 a m. Contemporary Worship Service. 11 50 a m Children's Worship The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11 20 Ser­ vice is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery is provided dunng both services. 4 00 p m Confirmation Class, v 00 p m VBS meeting. 7 00 p.m New Members Class al the Manse Monday. May 22 • 9 00 am Staff meets for prayer and planning. b 00 p m Children's Education Subcommittee. 7 00 p m Commit­ lee Night • All Standing Commit*xcs meet in Sanctuary first Tues­ day. May 23 - 6 15 am Mens BiNe Study at YMCA Office 6 30 pm Drama Ministry ?00 pm Stephen Ministers meet - Dining Room Wednesday . May 24 7 00 p m Chancel Choir rehearsal AREA OBITUARIES Martin Hoekstra GRAND RAPIDS - Mr. Martin Hockstrr. age 93. of Grand Rapids and formerly of Cicero. Illinois and Gun Lake, passed away Tuesday. May 9. 2000 at Holland Home in Grand Rapids. Beloved husband of Henrietta (Noorlag). beloved father of Phyllis (Wesley) Kort of Durham. North Carolina and Linda (Ronald) Langland of San Ramon. California; dear grandfather of David (LeAnnc) Hoekstra, Jean Chrysler. Anne (Matthew) Rankowitz, Eva Kort, Alexander Kort. Sarah (Ross) Blanchard and Rebekah Hoekstra; seven great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren; fond brother of Deane Wezeman. Katherine VanTrump and Marge VanderMeulen all of Clinton, Iowa. He was preceded in death by a son. Robert (Bonnie) Hoekstra; a grandson, Martin Hoekstra; and five brothers. Martin and three brothers owned Hoekstra Brothers Trucking in Chicago. He was a member of East Martin Christian Reformed Church. He loved fishing, reading and good food. Martin was a kind, gentle man who was dearly loved by his family. Funeral Services for Mr. Hoekstra were held on Saturday. May 13, 2000 at East Martin Christian Reformed Church. Reverend Stephan VanEck officiated. Burial was at East Martin Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Holland Home, 1450 East Fulton Street, Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503. Arrangements were made by the Rupert, Durham. Marshall and Gren Funeral Home in Plainwell. Earl Wills Campbell BATTLE CREEK - Mr. Earl Wills Campbell, age 86, of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, May 15, 2000 at home. He was bom on October 28, 1913 in Nashville, the son of Scott Noble CampbcU and Bernice Octavia (Wills) Campbell. Mr. Campbell attended Battle Creek Central High Schoo), He had lived in Battle Creek since March of 1995 and formerly lived in Barry County. He was employed by Kellogg Company in Battle Creek in the Plant Protection Department for 40 years, retiring in 1976. He was formerly employed at United Steel and Wire. Former Sexton of the Assyria, Ellis, and Bell Cemeteries in Barry County. Mr. Campbell married Jessie V. (Bodell) Campbell of Battle Creek on August 26, 1937 in Battle Creek. He was a member of the Pleasantview Family Church. Long time member of the Hiawatha Sportsmans Club in the Upper Penninsula. Member of the Modem Woodman of America. District 3 Representative for the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Life member of the Kellogg Sportsman Club. Member of the Kellogg 25 Year Club. Life member and past president of the Barry County Sportsmans Club. Member and past president of the Bellevue Conservation Club. Member of the National Rifle Association. Member of the Moose Lodge of Marshall. Member of the Wingo Travel Club of Battle Creek. Mr. Campbell enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing, cards, travel, time with family and bowling. He bowled in several area leagues He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Clenn Noble Campbell; and two brothers and one sister who died in infancy. Mr. Campbell is survived by sons. Norman James Campbell of Bokeelia, Florida and David Ray Campbell of Bellevue, daughter, Mary Adaline Javorof Tequesta. Florida; nine grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; brothers. Clarence Deroy Campbell of Battle Creek, Frank William Campbell of Delton and William Campbell of Battle Creek; sister. Ellen Gray of Delton. Funeral Services for Mr. Campbell will be held on Thursday. May 18, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at thv Pleasantview Family­ Church with Pastor Steve Olmstead of Pleasantview Family Church and Pastor Bob Homan of Rural Bible Missions officiating. Interment will be at Ellis Cemetery in Assyria Township. Memorials may be m;.de to Pleasantview Family Church. Arrangements were made by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service of Battle Creek. Katheryn R. Young Violet A. (Zenser) Jennings GALESBURG - Katheryn R. Young, age 88, of Galesburg and formerly of Galien, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2000 at Evergreen Manor in Springfield. She was preceded in death by one brother; and two sisters. Katheryn is survived by her husband. Leon of Galesburg; daughters, Ann DeForest of Katy, Texas and Jacqueline Pursel of Galesburg; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; her sister, Jean Anderson; and her brother. Hubert Hunt both of Barry County. Memorial Services for Katheryn will be held on Saturday. June 3, 2000 from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. at Shaw Funeral Home at 2838 Capital Avenue in Battle Creek (616)-979-3838. Memorials may be made to the Galien United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 266 Galien, Michigan 49113, or to Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Care, 166 E. Goodale Avenue, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017. Arrangements were made by the Pobocik Funeral Home in Three Oaks. OAK HARBOR, OHIO - Mrs. Violet A. (Zenser) Jennings, age 94, of Oak Harbor. Ohio and formerly of Grand Rapids and Bradenton, Florida, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2000 at Riverview Nursing Home in Ohio. Violet was preceded in death by her husbands. Harold Wegner, Ralph Batema and Wilfred Jennings; a son and daughter­ in-law. Aaron and Mary Wagner; grandson, Jeffery Fountain; two sisters. Olive Miller and Leona Pfieffer, two brothers, Lester Zenser and Bernard Zenser. She is survived by two daughters. Phyllis (Bruce) Fountain of Middleville Vera Wood PAISLEY - Vera Wood, age 70, of Paisley, passed away Friday, May 5, 2000. She was bom in Barry County and moved to Central Florida in 1992. Vera was the owner and operator of a ladies clothing shop and a Methodist. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Z.; a son, Phillip of Hastings; a daughter, Linda Opalewski of Kalamazoo; two brothers, William Kidder of Paisley and Eugene Kidder of Hastings; five grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Arrangements were made by the Beyers Funeral Home of Umatilla. Orville H. Hammond HASTINGS - Mr. Orville H. Hammond, age 89, of Hastings, passed away Saturday. May I6i 2«W 0 teto He was bom on July 4. T9!(Tm Hope Township, the son of Claude G. and Frances A. (Casey) Hammond. Orville attended school at Brush Ridge, Hinds and Hastings High School. He worked at E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for a short time, then engaged his lifetime in farming. He served as a Barry County Commissioner from 1970-1981, Vice Chairman in 1974, elected Chairman in 1975 and 1976 (first time on record for a member to be elected two years consecutively), Barry County Substance Abuse Board from 1977-1980, Board member 1970-1981 on the Barry-Eaton Health Department. 2 years Vice Chairman and 2 years Chairman; was very active in establishing a State Police Post for Barry County; 1976-1981 was member of Barry Mental Health Department Board; and helped establish an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program for Barry County. Orville served 10 years as Sexton of the Cedar Creek and Brush Ridge cemeteries located in Hope Township. He also helped build two golf courses, one nea- Yorkville, one near Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, working under Henry Adams. He married Georgia Mae Rickie on November 27, 1935 and she preceded him in death on October 24, 1995. Orville enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time at his cabin in Northern Michigan. He also served as President of the old Telephone Company before Michigan Bell took over. Orville was also preceded in death by his parents; one sister. Amy Pease; and brother-in-law, Leslie Pease; one niece, Lois (Pease) Bromley. He is survived by two daughters, Shirley (Robert) Case and Irene (William A.) Lake; and two sons, Claude E. (Marie) Hammond and Donald Hammond; a very special friend, Bessie Easey all of Hastings; nine grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; a sister, Donna (Robert) Barton of Hastings; one aunt, Dora Jacobi of Flint; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Orville were held on Wednesday, May 17, 200 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Robert Norton of the Cedar Creek Bible Church officiated. Burial was at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or a charity of your choice. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Read the BANNER every week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. and Marianne (Robert) Paule of Ohio; six grandchildren, Roberta Lynn (Wagner) Teed of Bumips, Steve (Brenda) Paule of Ohio, Tom (Julie) Paule of Ohio, Reginald Paule of Ohio, Barrett (Lesia) Paule of Ohio and Beth (Walter) Gulch of Middleville; 17 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren; two brothers, Howard (Thelma) Zenser and Vernon (Hazel) Zenser; two sisters-in-law, Hannah Zenser of Big Rapids and Betty Zenser of Kentucky; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Violet were held on Monday, May 15, 2000 at RobinsonHenn-Brossia-Marsh Funeral Home in Oak Harbor, Ohio. Interment was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Grand Rapids with a small service in the chapel at that time. Mary E. Smith DELTON - Mary E. Smith, age 102, of Delton, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2000 at her home. Mary was bom on October 10, 1897 in Hope Township, Barry County, the daughter of Samuel and Nellie (Acker) Given. She married William G. Smith on September 6, 1928, and he preceded her in death in June of 1981. Mary spent most of her life working alongside her husband in their business. SmithAMTArtSmith andy Doster F»trm JBqajpmeof. and as past ownertnf the Dchon Hardware. She was also preceded in death by two sisters; and one brother. Mary is survived by two sons. Dale D. Smith and William F. and Patricia Smith; eight grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and a special friend, Meryl Duncan. Cremation has taken place. A Graveside Service for Mary will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. in the Prairieville Cemetery. Richard W. (Dick) Redick Sr. HASTINGS - Mr. Richard W. (Dick) Redick Sr., age 81. of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2000 at home under the loving care of his wife, Rita. He was bom on October 10, 1918 in Charlotte, the son of Frank and Ada (Whitaker) Redick. Dick graduated from High School in Charlotte and studied two years at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He went on to proudly serve in the Army during World War II. He served with distinction during the war. While on leave, Dick met his beloved wife, Rita Smith in St. Louis, Missouri. They were married in St. Louis on April 15, 1944. The Redicks lived in several cities in the Midwest, where their three children, Kathryn. Richard Jr., and Carl were bom, before moving back to Michigan to be with their extended family. Dick worked for Pennys and Montgomery Wards. He opened his own Western Auto Franchise in the 70‘s in Clare, Michigan and retired in 1978. He also served as Scoutmaster and District Commissioner in the Boy Scouts of America for many years, and was a Deacon for the Catholic Church. It was with sadness that he succumbed to Alzheimer's disease the last 10 years of his life. . He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters; two brothers; and his daughter. Kathryn. Dick is survived by his wife, Rita Redick of Hastings; sons, Richard (Susan) Redick of Falls Church, Virginia and Carl (Liang Tien) Redick of Bellevue. Washington; five grandchildren; sister, Janet Loyd of Arizona; brother. Mel van Redick of Ionia. He is sadly missed and loved by all who knew him. Memorial Services will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to Barry Community Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 18, 2000 - Page 7 Hastings graduate earns teaching excellence award Dr. John Brogan, assistant professor of religion al Northwestern College, has been named this year’s recipient of the North­ western Teaching Excellence Award He received a $ I ,0*X) check and a plaque at the college's Honors Convocation May 2. Brogan is a 1977 graduate of Hastings High School. His parents are Robert and Dons Brogan. Hastings The award is sponsored by Northwestern College's Alumni Association and the Stu­ dent Government Association (SGA). Forty-three Northwestern students nomi­ nated professors for the honor, with 22 fac­ ulty members garnering nominations. A selection committee composed of four SGA members, a member of the Sigma Tau senior honor society and two recent award winners - pared the nominees to three finalists. Factors considered in the decision-mak­ ing process included the number of nomi­ nations in relation to candidates' teaching loads, quality of nominations, professional development, research and publications, institutional service and student course evaluations Brogan joined Northwestern’s faculty in 1997. He previously taught for two years each at Calvin College in Grand Rapids and Florida’s Palm Beach Atlantic College. Students who nominated Brogan for the Northwestern Teaching Excellence Award said he has an engaging classroom manner. “Dr. Brogan has a style of teaching that involves students and excites them," wrote a student. “He vividly describes the events of the Bible in a way that students can relate to" A student who participated this year in Northwestern\ spring service project to Honduras, in which Brogan served as an adviser, said the professor did an excellent job preaching to the churches there. "He is so knowledgeable about his subject: I was amazed. We were all touched every time he spoke. He has a deep passion for teaching OdeMa N E W S the Word of God and docs it effectively and humbly.” Brogan also was described as being a car­ ing faculty member who forms meaningful relationships with this students. "He always asks individuals about their lives and shares his life with us,” wrote a nominator. "He never demands respect, but always receives it because he treats his stu­ dents with respect and understanding " The student who wrote about interacting with Brogan in Honduras said he has an infectious enthusiasm. "He always kept our spints up when it was too hot or when we had to walk two miles to get to a school. He kept us laughing, and his positise attitude was contagious." Brogan earned a doctorate in New Testa­ ment and Chnslian origins from Duke Uni­ versity, a Master of Divinity degree from Bethel Theological Seminary and a master's in modem near Eastern and north African studies from the University of Michigan. He did his undergraduate work at the Uni­ versity of Dayton, majoring in mathemat­ ics. An active biblical scholar Brogan pre­ sented a paper in a 1998 international sym­ posium on textual criticism in England and has frequently made presentations at con­ ferences of the American Academy of rcligion/Socicty of Biblical Literature. He has done research the last two summers at The Scriptorium: Center for Christian Antiqui­ ties in Grand Haven. He plans to return to the center this summer to continue tran­ scribing Coptic parchments and papyri fragments. Brogan s involvement in the Northwest­ ern College community includes serving on the Presidential Search Committee and as an international student advisor. He also has chaired the Student Affairs Committee. Northwestern is a Christian liberal arts college of more than 1.200 student in Orange City, Iowa, affiliated with the Reformed Church in America The Ionia County immunization clinic will be held Wednesday, May 24, in the basement of Central United Methodist Church from 9 to 11 a.m. With kindergarten registration already making first steps toward enrolling, 5-ycar-old children, the parents have a list of the necessary shots their children must have by September. The Lions Club chicken barbecue comes Saturday, May 20. starting at 4:30 p.m. Use the west entrance toward the pavilion for meals on the premises. Use the Second Avenue approach for take-out meals. There is curbside service, which is very efficient­ ly handled. Lakewood High School graduation will be held Thursday evening. May 25. Bac­ calaureate services for Lakewood graduates will be at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at the high school. Two new babies have been added to the Goodemoot fold. On April 29 Steven and Stephanie Hanson welcomed their third child, second daughter Katelyn Marie. Her grandparents arc Tom and Joan Hanson, Larry and Sara Jo (Livermore) Cobb. Her great grandparents are Louise Hanson of Sunfield, parents arc Louise Hanson of Sunfield, Helen Robinson and Robert Cobb Sr. In Grand Rapids, Randy and Colleen Schulte had Alyssa, who arrived on May 7 weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. Her grandparents are Bob and Rosalie (Curtis) McDowell. Her great-grandmother is Mrs. Fuinie Cur­ tis. Bob and Sara Jo are some of the grand­ children of the late Donald Sr. and Sadie Goodemoot. Hanging baskets and planted flower beds are becoming more prevalent day by day. Wrd j mild winter and early spring, the growing season is off to a good start. Lilacs have been making their annual show. A few buntings arc already exhibited on houses. On May II, the local historical society had its annual meeting Dues were set for the coming year at the same figure as last year and three directors were elected. Marie Pickens and Dr. William Lynch, who were already serving, and M. Al Klein. The directors will meet to elect officers for the new year starting July I. Tom and Jackie Gilliland were hosts for the evening, which had 28 present, including some guests. Arnold and Linda Erb showed slides and items brought from their winter trip to Cen­ tral African Republic, formerly French Equatorial Africa. They went with others from Grace Brethren Church to visit and work at a mission station. Arnold went as an Social Nms Burton-Zanders engagement told electrician. They took several small tools to use and to leave for the locals. Others worked with classes in English language. They visited one church, which has 3,500 members. The station is an enclosed com­ pound guarded around the clock. The pres­ ence of United Nations peace keepers is vital to the safety of the staff. Fruit and veg­ etables were plentiful because of the eleva­ tion and industry of the people. They dis­ played carvings, a cane, knives and spear points, clothing, a table cover, a decorated shell, a book. This was formerly a French colony so the French language is common­ ly used. President John Waite announced the open house May 27, the June 25 open house when graduation photos for more than 40 years will be on display from noon to 6 p.m. the grand marshal reception in honor of Ed and Susie Cooley June 30, the July I spots at the park for selling memberships and raf­ fle tickets, and the new spot for selling Schwanns ice cream treats. The entertain­ ment list for the July 29 Depot Day is com­ plete with music and dancing, besides recognition of a longtime business and the Janie Rodriguez award. The grand prize for the July 29 raffle is a stay on Beaver Island. Union Bank stockholders were enter­ tained May 9 with a program and catered dinner at St. Edward’s Family Center. Trib­ ute was given to Gene Carr, who is retiring from the board ot directors. Class Act Club of the bank is having a trip to Switzerland May 10 to 18, with several members on the trip led by Jerry and Lynda Collison. Memorial Day services will be held at Lakeside Cemetery on Monday, May 29 at II a.m. The VFW post is in charge of arrangements. Lakewood High School band Steven Ruthruff. James Burton, Casondra Zanders and Catrina Zanders are happy to announce the engagement of their parents, Lori Rae Burton to William David Zanders Jr. A June 10th. 2000 wedding is being planned. /K<WilA$e /Licenses Faul-Frenthway to be wed May 27 Raymond and Beth Faul are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, the bride to be Km Michelle Faul to Steven George Frenthway. the future groom. He is the son of Thomas Frenthway of Hastings and the late Jeanne Frenthway. The couple will be exchanging wedding vows before family ard friends on May 27, 2000 at the Zion Lutheran Church. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, End Work, etc. Cali...945-9554 Steven George Frenthway. Hastings and Kim Michelle Faul, Hastings. Gene David Muskovin, Delton and Betsy Dawn Baumgardner, Hickory Comers. Timothy Scott Frie, Delton and Aubrey Mane Otten. Delton Steve James Lamb. Hastings and Kristin Pauline Rose, Hastings. Shon Forrester Chapman. Ionia and Yolanda Lynn Morrow. Hastings. Lester Clare Steward. Sashvillc and Ker­ ri Anne Rugg. Nashville. Samuel Joseph Oli'.crio. Battle Creek and Connie Lee Brackett. Delton Randy Joseph Wnght. Dowling and Gina Kay Creek, Dowling. Dennis Jerome Morgan. Middleville and Lcisa Ellen Idema, Middleville. Jeffrey Hugh Kinney. Middleville and Barbara Mane Bifulco. Caledonia James Henry Bardwell. Middleville and Joane Lee Raak. Middleville Fred Harry Daniels. Nashville and Cathy Jo Yarger. Nashville Bernard Richard Hundcrman III. Plain­ well and Jamie Christina Reece. Plainwell. members will have bus rides between ser­ vices at Clarksville, Woodland and Lake ' The Leaders in Mites ' ' Just Got a Raise , ; COVENANT TRANSPORT , Our Largest Pa^ Increase EVER BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! 42t • 46t Plus 6c lor all miles J over 15 000 in a month' , Owner Operatars Seles 834 Lease Purchase Program Available t , Experienced Orixerx 1-800-441-4394 Owner Operators 1-877-848-6618 Graduate Students 1-800-338-8428 SI.000 Sign-on Bonus J jorEip Company Drivers, Odessa The Dairy Queen is now open and Sis­ ters’ Restaurant is closed. Jamie Sue Wakley of Lake Odessa was pictured in a recent Girl Scout feature page in the GR Press for 14 years of scouting and a Gold Award project. She had designed a donation line to assist in the establishment of a new Lakewood Youth Center. The full page feature showed 25 girls who won the Gold Award for 2000. Winners received praise from the President, congressmen and their communities. Colleges offer scholar­ ships and the Army offers benefits to those interested in military careers. Each award represents a project of at least 50 hours of work. Most girls need 2 1'2 years to cam their Gold Award. Hubbardston, in the far nortlicast comer of Ionia County is observing its scsquiccntenmal during the Memorial Day weekend. There will be a parade, games, tractor pull, a 5K run. softball tournament and a midway with carnival ndes. There also will be a gas engine swap meet and a flea market. The Masonic Lodge will serve its traditional chicken dinner Monday Meantime, the American Legion will decorate graves. Ashley Chewning of Hastings poses beside the display of Country Floral at the depot on Saturday Dons Lambert views one of the floral exhibits at the sale at the depot Saturday. starting Sunday morning. The post has a long tradition of holding memorial services at many cemeteries in the area. Monday will also feature the Irish Dance troupe and a cake walk after the parade. Quint Cusack will donate a new historical sign to honor both the village and North Plains Township. Richard Cusack will pre­ side over the dedication ceremony. By 1853. the area had a sawmill, boarding houses and a tavern. By 1867, there were 1,200 residents in the village. The first Catholic church was built in 1853. The sec­ ond church for the parish was then the largest building in Ionia County. Some local residents from Hubbardston have been Ernest Cusack. Bill Barker, Kei­ th Cunningham, David Smith of Brown Road and likely others. Local members of the Gariingcr family attended an open house at Vermontville Sunday in honor of Kyle Booher, newly graduated from Ferris State University, where he earned his optometry degree. Dr. Booher is joining the staff of Thomapplc Ophthalmology Associates at Hastings. He graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1993 as salutatonan and from Western Michigan University with a pre-med certifi­ cation. He is in the top ten of his FSU class He received awards for his expertise in fit­ ting contact lenses. His parents are Michael and Jill (Gariingcr) Booher, both graduates of Lakewood High School. The depot was a busy place Saturday when many customers appeared to purchase hollyhocks plants and lilac bushes. All the plants were ■old and an additional order was made to accommodate the late shop­ pers. The interior was beautiful with dis­ plays. Country Floral had an arbor decorat­ ed with flowers and vines. Kathy's Flower Patch had a summer setting with table, can­ dles, dried arrangements in the ticket office. Forget-Me-Not display was in the entry with a table filled with dried arrangements. Swifts’ Floral had an exhibit case with items. Lisa Williams was of help to many shoppers who came with questions on gar­ dening and landscaping. The Depot Museum will be open Satur­ day. May 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Lynda Cobb the hostess. The second ship­ ment of lilacs and plants will be ready by then. There will be a rcdcdication of the GAR Hall at Sunfield on Sunday. May 21. at 3 p.m. This is believed to be the only remain­ ing GAR building used for patriotic organi­ zations. The Daughters of Union Veterans and the Sons of Union Veterans still use the unique building on West Main Street. It is fitted with wooden kitchen chairs, each painted with the name of the veteran who brought a chair from home to use at meet­ ings. The cannon on the front lawn always draws attention from passersby, especially school children who like to climb on it. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met Saturday with a full house, 34 present. There were committee reports, including several proposals from Joan McCord of Easton Township for the fund-raising com­ mittee. Members arriving were pleased to sec the floral decorations from the morning activities at the depot. New people came from Rockford, Battle Creek and Lake Odessa The society has its first application from a member of the Goodemoot family for First Families membership. Any Goode moots qualify through lines of the Goode­ moot, Estep. Knoll or Creighton families. Heidi Nagle, librarian of the Hall-Fowler library at Ionia, was the speaker She out­ lined some projections for the library, which is housed in a unique, classical example of Italianate architecture, a gift of the home of the Hall-Fowler family. A study done in 1965 showed the need for double the available space. The building was desig­ nated for library use when it was given to the city. The library committee has done much work in .narking books and making an inventory. The library material is avail­ able any time the depot/muscum is open. Any of it can be reviewed on the premises for research. The June meeting will feature a speaker on Native American culture. Sarah Brazcc, daughter of Roscann Sinke of Tasker Road, was a recent honors grad­ uate of Michigan State University. LEGAL nOTICE^I SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD MAY 10. 2000 All Board Members and 30 citizens present. Approved agenda, treasurer s report and min­ utes of previous meeting Accepted resignation of Larry Gentry from Fire Department. Approved probationary member Margaret Monmee to Fire Department. Mc*<on approved to place 03 mill on ballot for Library. Payment of vouchers approved June Doster Township Clerk Attested to by Supervisor Earl (5/18) Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting May 9, 2000 - 7:00 p.m. Six Board members present. Cruttenden absent. Minutes approved, treasurer's report received. Discussed Mill Street paving Tabled Quest franchise Purchased Toshiba copier from D.L Galirvan Amended budget ■ Birch, library, capital outlay, dust control Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 8:15. Bonnie Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by. Richard C Jhomas. Supervisor (5/18) �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 18. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Neil C. VUnderroest. an unmarried man (original mod gagers) to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis f/k/a Union Federal Savings Bank of lnd.anapoiis. Mortgagee. May 15. 1996. and recorded on May 28,1996 m Uber 661. on Page 751. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND AND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY AND 09/100 dollars ($83.790 09) mdudmg interest at 8 375% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort gage wtll be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m. on June 15. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing at the pomt commonly described as Land Contract recorded in Uber 404. Page 699 and m the Memorandum of Land Contract recorded tn Liber 424. Page 172 as being 1^*023 feet East of and 247 75 feet North of the Southwest comer of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West 158 feet to the True Pomt of beginnmg thence North 01 degree 45 mmutee West 25 feet, thence South 88 degrees 03 minutes 38 seconds West 5-3 60 feet thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West 7.15 feet; thence North 38 degrees 44 mmutes 00 seconds West 294 75 feet, thence North 52 degrees 07 mmutes East 100 00 feet, thence South 38 degrees 46 minutes 26 seconds East 218.09 feet, thence South 45 degrees 03 mmutes 42 seconds East 52 72 feet; thence South 86 degrees 16 mmutes 00 seconds East 126.13 feet to an intermediate traverse line of the shore of Pine Lake thence along said tra­ verse line south 09 degrees 56 minutes 36 sec­ onds West 79 27 feet to the end of said traverse line; thence North 81 degrees 23 mmutes 00 sec­ onds West 124.25 feet to the point of beginning including lands tying between said intermediate traverse line and the waters of Pine Lake Subject to an easement for purposes of ingress and egress 12 feet in width, the Southeasterly Ime of which is described as: Commencing at the point commonly described m Land Contract recorded in Uber 404. Page 699 and m the Memorandum of Land Contract record ed m Uber 424. Page 172, as bang 1.250 23 feet East of and 247.75 feet North of the Southwest comer of section 6. Town 1 North, range 10 West, PrarwviHe Township, Barry County. Michigan; thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West 183.00 feet; thence North 14 degrees 21 minutes 44 sec onds East (previously desenbed as North 14 degrees 25 minutes East) 88.00 feet; thence North 45 de^ees 03 mmutes 42 seconds West 29 65 feet to the pomt of beginning, thence South 61 degree* 18 mmutes 52 seconds West 104 66 feet tb tfra point of siding The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a. m which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of such sale Dated Mav 4 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trod & Trott, PC Attorneys and Counselors M150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bmgham *arms. Ml 48025 Fto *990909807 Panthers (6/1) State of Micnigan 5th Judicial Circuit Barry County NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 99-709-CH Court Address 220 W State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court te*ephone no (618) 948-4810 Brass Mar Water Weils. Inc 13427 Fruit Ridge Ave Kent Cty. Ml 49330 Plaintiff Robert L Jordon (P49387) Blakeslee & Fry. PLC 23 North Mam Street Rockford Ml 49341 (616) 866 9593 Plaintiff Attorney Defendant(s) Jeff Bomback - 13095 Pinewood. Gowen. Ml 49326; and Mr and Mrs. Roger Warwick, 1902 7th Court North. Unit B, Lake Worth. FL 33461 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 1 On February 10 2000 the 5th Circuit Court of Barry County Michigan judges in favor of the piaintiff(s), Brass-Mar Water Wens, Inc. and against the defendant(s). Roger Warwick and wife, and Jeff Bomback 2 On Thursday, July 13. 2000 @ 1:00 p.m. at public auction to be hsid at Hastings. Michigan. Barry County Courthouse (East Door) in this co«inty, I shall offer for safe to the highest bidder ail of the right, title and interest of defendant(s) in and to the following property EXHIBIT A* Located in Thornapple Township. Barry County. Michigan, wflh a street address of 3347 Eagleview Court, MiddteviHe. and more particu­ larly desenbed as: Parcel A That part of the East t/2. Southwest 1/4. Section 25. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thornapple Township, Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 cor­ ner of said section; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 1325 13 fest along the East-West 1/4 line of said section to the point of beginning; thence North 90 degrees 00 mmutes East 286.0 feet along said East-West 1/4 line; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 57 seconds West 874.69 feet along the East line of the West 286 feet of said East 1/2, Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 16 minutes: 30 seconds West 253.01 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 57 seconds West 385 57 feet; thence North 56 degrees 27 mmutes 26 seconds West 39 57 feet along the centerline of Irving Road; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 57 seconds East 1235.19 feet along the West line of said East 1/2. Southwest 1/4 to the pomt of begmnmg Dele 4/25/00 Sgt. WMfiam C. Johnson Barry County Sheriff Department (6/15) SYNOPSIS HOPE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING MAY 8, WOO - 7:00 P M. Cal tq order and Pledge fo the:Rgo Adams, Forster. Tonkin. Woods. Albert present and 5 citizens present. Approved agenda, mmutes of 4/10/00 meeting and b*s Received correspondence, committee and treasurer's reports Approved second aopiicabon of chloride town­ ship-wide; oavmg of 250 feet of Tillotson Lake Rd. from M-43, tabled widening of Gurd Road; Resolutions for Kester Roed Special Assessment, appointment of Arlene Tonkin to Library Board; safety check of gas appliances in both halls; 3 signs for Park regarding no alcohol so police will enforce rules; hiring minute taker for Board meet­ ings; expenses for workshops; amended Resolution 2000-3, postage for special mailing. Adjournment at 7:58 p.m. Sylvia W. Forster. Clerk Attested toby Patricia Albert. Supervisor (5/18) ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the Qualified Electors of HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM See the kids Ann landers Mole trouble Dear Arn Landen: A while ago, you printed a column about moles. The person who wrote warned your readers to be suspi­ cious of any mole that itched a lot. I knew to witch for color and shape, but I didn't know about the itching. Last December. 1 had a mole that was very itchy. Remembering your column, I made an appointment with my dermatolo­ gist and had the mole removed. The results of the biopsy indicated it was indeed precancerous. Had I not seen the column, it most assuredly would have progressed be­ fore I thought to have it removed. I can say without exaggeration that you may have saved my life. Thank you, Ann. - Rhonda in Anchorage, Alaska. Dear Rhonda: It was good of you to let me know my column (and your memory) served such as useful purpose. I appreciate your giving me the opportunity to warn my readers once again about melanoma. Here is what to look for 1. Is the mole asymmetrical or irregularly shaped? 2. Is the border jagged or Hurry-looking? 3. Is the color getting darker or changing? 4. Is the diameter more than a quarter­ inch? 5. Is the mole uneven or elevated? You should always check out moles that arc new, growing, itching or bleeding. Ask your doctor about any scaly growth or sore on your skin that won't heal. If you are con­ cerned about a mole, trust your instincts, and insist that your doctor remove it, even if he or she says it looks fine. And finally, if you do have a cancerous growth removed, make sure you follow up with X-rays of the lungs every six months for three years to make sure there is no new cell growth. Low down gun Dear Aan Landers: I hope this story is­ n't too indelicate for your stupid crooks file. It demonstrates that there arc stupid criminals everywhere. This one lives in South America. - Constant Reader in West Covina, Calif. Dear West Covina; Hi 8 •border-line." but so funny, I'm jinking the wrath of the bluenoscs and printing it. Here it is: Surgeons operated on a woman in Bo­ gota. Columbia, who smuggled an auto­ matic pistol into a high-security prison by concealing it in her rectum. The woman slipped the pistol past security checks at the Bogota prison while visiting a suspected leftist rebel prisoner. Once inside, she real­ ized the gun was stuck. Claiming she was pregnant, the 43-yearold woman complained of acute stomach pains, and was taken to a hospital. She stayed there for three days. Surgeons finally removed the pistol after the woman con­ fessed to the real cause of her discomfort. Cig=$ Dear Ann Landen: You gave a very good answer as to why tobacco manufactur­ ers make a harmful product. You said, “It’s the money, honey ” However, that is only part of the equation. The better questions is, “Why doesn't the government ban to­ bacco?" The answer is the same - it’s the money. Part of the cost of cigarettes goes to pay federal, state and local taxes. And the law­ suit settlement payments that come from the tobacco industry also go to the govern­ ment. The truth is. our government wants to keep tobacco use legal, otherwise, all this money will dry up. Get it? - Nonsmokcr in Oklahoma. Dear Oklahma: An interesting analysis. Can this be true. Washington? Anyone want to respond. Buy jewelry Dear Ann Landers: My grandfather died last year, and named me executor of his estate. I am also a beneficiary. My grandfather gave each of his grandchildren $50,000, and I received an additional $20,000, plus, all of my grandmother's jew­ elry. I have two sisters and a wife. After I re­ ceived the jewelry, my sisters insisted there were several items that had been promised to them by my grandmother, including some pearls and a diamond ring. Unfortu­ nately, my wife fell in love with these par­ ticular pieces, and told me she wanted at least one of them. Since these items originally belonged to my grandmother. 1 felt my sisters should be given priority. I knew there wasn't any sen­ timental value attached, but the ring and pearls were unquestionably the most valuablc items in the collection. If I gave the pieces to my wife, my sisters would resent it, and I didn’t want to cause any problems. My wife agreed that my sisters should keep the pearls and the ring, and that we would keep the remaining antique jewelry and sell it Here’s the clincher. We gave the pearls and the ring to my sisters, and then, took the other items to a reputable auction house. We were shocked to find out they are junk and virtually worthless. Now, my wife is ac­ cusing me of tricking her into giving up the good stuff. She says I choose my sisters over her, and has become very cold and un­ communicative. How can I fix this so she isn’t mad at me for the rest of my life? - In the Middle in Va. Dear Vr: I see only one plausible solu­ tion, but it¥ going to cost you big time. Since you have inherited $70,000 from Gramps, you can well afford to buy your wife a lovely piece ofjewelry. Consider it a peace offering. Let’s hope she will be so pleased, she will let you out of the dog­ house. Dear Ann landers: I have been seeing a nice divorced man for about a year. “Ryan" is the father of two children under the age of 10. His marriage broke up five years ago, and his wife has primary custody of the children. Ryan gets to sec them every other weekend. Since he has such limited time with the kids. I understand why he might be reluctant to share any of those precious mo­ ments with me. Even though Ryan has told me he is seri­ ous about our future together, I have yet to meet his children, and they have no idea their father is dating anyone. I have asked him repeatedly to introduce me, but he says they don't need to know about our relation­ ship. I have never dated anyone with chil­ dren before. Can you give me some guide­ lines on whether or not it is proper for him to introduce me to the kids, and if so. when? - Bewildered in Tennessee. Dear Tennessee: You say you have been going with Ryan for a year, and he has yet to introduce you to his children, and they have no idea that you exist? This makes me wonder if he is really serious about mar­ riage. Tell Ryan you want to meet his chil­ dren very soon, and be firm about it. If he continues to drag his feet after another month. tell him to park them elsewhere. Quotables Dear Ann Landers: You ought to sun a new category and call it “Noteworthy Pro­ nouncements of Public Figures.” Here are a couple of entries for starters: Former Aus­ tralian cabinet minister Keppel Enderbery made this extraordinary observation. “Tra­ ditionally, most of Australia's imports come from overseas." And this beauty from for­ mer Vice President Day Quayle: “It is won­ derful to be here in the great state of Chicago." - A 40-Year Fan in Three Rivers, Mich. Dear Fan: The "new category” should yield some Lulus. I invite my readers to send their entries. Is life passing by? Want to improve your social skills? Write for Ann Landers" new booklet. "How to Make Friends and Stop Being Lonely." Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.25 (This includes postage and handling) to: Friends, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box H562, Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.15.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Child restraint law enforcement increases Spurred by the dramatic nationwide increase in child restraint use and signifi­ cant drop in child fatalities in the two year since the 50-state crackdown on drivers who fail to buckle up children, the Barry County Sheriff^ office is joining the next Operation ABC Mobilization. “Starting May 22 and continuing through Memorial Day weekend, our officers will be looking for and ticketing adults who fail to restrain child passengers," said Sheriff Steve DeBoer. “These arc drivers who regardless of the widespread attention on child passenger safety - are still putting children at deadly risk by failing to buckle them in. “Today we arc calling on our entire com­ munity to adopt zero tolerance for unbuck­ led children,” said DeBoer. Traffic crashes remain the leading cause of death for American children. Six out of ten children who die in crashes are unbuck­ led. Michigan child restraint law require; that children under I year be in a child car seat in both the front and back seats. Children between 1 and 3 years must be in a child car scat in the front seat and in a child care seat or buckled in the back seat. Children between 4-15 years must be seat belted both in front and back rear seats. All other per­ sons must be in a safety belt in the front scat. The sheriff office also is stepping up enforcement of adult safety belt laws, because it is a proven fact that most adults, who don’t buckle up themselves, don’t buckle up kids. Research has found that buckled drivers arc three times more likely to restrain their child passengers than dri­ vers who don’t buckle up. THAT THE ANNUAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 12, 2000 SNORING The place (or places) of ELECTION are indicated below: HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM AND PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY Name of Candidates for the Board of Education to be elected: (Indicate Term of Office of each Candidate) Patricia L. Endsley (4 Year Term) Eugene L. Haas (4 Year Term) Aaron Snider (4 Year Term) The rollowing PROPOSITIONS or QUESTIONS will be voted upon: (Summarize all Propositions brielh below. In cases that Qualifications of Electors other than the usual ones are involved, it mav be advisable to state that fact) NONE The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7:00 open until 8:00 p.m., Quality Printing ...depends on experience and equipment. LET US QUOTE YOUR PRINTING! Donald A. Myers Secretary. Board of Education and the night life of the people around you? Put your snoring problem to bed, with the Somrioplasty" procedure for the soft palate. This simple outpatient procedure is performed under local anes­ thesia and takes about 30 minutes In most patients, swelling and discomfort are minimal Recovery is fast. And snoring is typically reduced within six weeks Call today for an evaluation. Sound sleep without the sound.*” FREE Seminar May 23rd - 7:00 p.m. Learn How Somnoplasty Can Help You Sleep Better RMcIibbI S. Nonnov, SLD. and remain ot the same Election day. Dated: April 17. 2000 affecting your night life ' J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 eye & en.t. Specialists at 1761 West M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-3888 ® �The Hawings Banner - Thursday, May 1«. 2000 - Page 9 From TIM€ to TiM€... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Some stories about the Indians who occupied Barry County By Joyce F. Weinbrecht The history of the Indian population of Barry County is fragmented in its telling Some truth exists in the accounts we have of these people, and there arc some exag­ gerations and misconstrued version of what they were like or were not like We will pull together some of the stones and perceptions held by the earlier settlers of Barry County Because they were a mobile people, it is hard to document exactly where their vil­ lages and burial grounds were located. But we do have some knowledge of them and how they lived. Charles A. Wcisscrt was a native of Hast­ ings and worked as a news reporter for the Hastings Banner Mr. Wcisscrt was a histonan and a member and president of the State Histoneal Commission. He assem­ bled and documented some information about the area Indians, their culture and their troubles. Tribes of Chippewas, Pottawattomics and Ottawas were of the Algonquin branch of the Indian race, which occupied this pan of the state. The Ottawas were refugees from Canada. The Pottawattomics lived in the St. Joseph River Valley. The Chippewas occupied the northern and eastern portions of the state. In 1707, LaMotte Cadillac, the French governor, urged concentration of the tnbcs and they did co-mhabit areas and the area which would become Barry County was occupied by the Pottawattomics and the Ottawas. Every summer the Ottawas went nonh and the Pottawattomics would go back to the St. Joseph River Valley. Some of them went to the Detroit area Io spend the warm months near the French settlement. These tribes were at war with the eastern tribe of Iroquois, who were influenced by the Eng­ lish. As the French gave way to the English the Indian population foresaw impending doom for their people. They could foresee that they wuld lose their lands and the sub­ sistence and their way of lift Between the close of the War 1812 with Britain in 1815 and the beginning of the settlement of Barry County in 1830s, numerous trading posts were established in this area of the state. Some of these were built and operated by individuals and others were part of the American Fur Co., headed by John Jacob Astor. There had been many trading posts in Michigan prior to this lime in various areas of the state Louis Campau. who was a noted French trader from Detroit, built a trading post at Green Lake, a few miles west of Scales’ Praino in Barry County. Rix Robinson, who worked for the Amcncan Fur Company built a post at Ada in 1821. [Rix Robinson is buned in the cemetery of Ada. J The Thornapplc River and the Grand River were the highways traveled by the traders and the Indians. The marker that designates the site of the Moreau Trading Post on the Thomapple River, Irving Road. Rutland Township. A Rix Robinson Trading Post. Robinson was well known to the Indians and early settlers of Barry County In 1828, a French trader named Moreau, who worked for Rix Robinson, erected a trading post in Barry County a mile from what would become Irving Station. Fur trade was still the backbone of the economy of the territory. Marten, beaver, mink, muskrat, otter, raccoon end fisher skins were dominant in this area. After the War of 1812, the Indians lived in Barry County in small bands. A number of the old chiefs still held a nominal sway over their bands, which were often com­ posed of members of Onawa. Pottawattomi and Chippewas. The Indians had little ener­ gy for war dunng this penod. as just mak­ ing a living was hard enough. Their lives had grown very difficult because they now needed funds or items for trade with which to purchase from the white man the com­ modities that they had become used to hav­ ing. Contact w ith the white man had raised the cost of living of the natives There were several settlements of Indians m the northwestern pan of Barry County. There was a settlement grouped about Moreau's trading post at Bull’s Prairie. Arti­ facts arc still found along the river at this place. There was a band al Gun Lake and a large community in stretches of oak open­ ing south of the little Thornapple, about four miles north snd one mile cast of where the village of Middleville now stands. There was a settlement on Scales Prairie near the block house, which was owned by Charboncaw. When Huston Cisler came to Bull Prairie to work for Albert E. Bull in October of ’' 36. he slated that he never heard of a hos­ tile shot being Tired between the Indians and the white men. The Indians were a mobile society, using the rivers and streams for their highways. They occupied wigwams made of poles covered with bark, cloth or skins. With a few exceptions, few remained in one place for very long. They were always on the move. This is one of the aspects of their lives that makes it harder to trace their histories. Dunng the season of huckleberries and cranberries they changed residence to where the crops were located so that they could gather the berries and prepare them for winter use by drying them. The first thaws of spring they were in the forests making maple sugar. During the summer months they raised com on the prairies. Autumn found them where the game was plentiful. They moved from place to place using ponies and canoes on the rivers and lakes. Winter month:; were for trapping, as the furs of the animals was thick and beautiful. Adoniram Judson was a well-known Indi­ an who had been educated by General Lewis Csss in an eastern university. After he finished hfs cducatibrt be returned to the Thornapple Indians, resumed hts blanket and moccasins and lived with his own peo­ ple. He met an untimely death when he froze to death m Wayland Township, Alle­ gan County. The Indian squaws, a term meaning wife, did the gardening. They cultivated the prairies and the oak openings and the black soils of the river valleys. They planted com in hills and in what seemed like a haphazard manner to the white man. This first Indian com was whiter and softer than the com the white settlers were bringing in from the east. It didn’t keep well unless it was smoked. They buried it in caches in the ground. To prepare it for eating, the squaws pounded it in a mortar, which was made by burning a bowl shape in the end of log and grinding it with a small log. They then would make soup of the ground com, or cooked it with venison or other meat. The meat was preserved by smoking it also. One time a horse belonging to a settler died. The Indians on Bull’s Prairie took pos­ session to the dead horse, cut it up and dis­ tributed to the tribe and they feasted on it. The Thomapplc River and the Nagwahtick (Mud Creek) gave access to the rich hunting grounds. Nagwahtick had its headwaters in lakes along the boundary of Barry and Eaton counties. It was a slow, sluggish stream, over arched with ash. elm, sycamore, wah.ut and butternut trees. [This is now known as the Collier Drain.] It flowed into Thomapplc Lake on its way to the Grand River and then to Lake Michigan. Chief Sobby (Saubce) and his band fre­ quented this area which included the area which would become Woodland Township. Sundago and his band also frequented this area from Thomapplc Lake into the Saddle­ bag and Saubec Lakes Squaws gathered rushes at the mouth of the Nagwahtick, which they made into mat­ ting which had many uses. At Bull’s Praine there were a few Indians 'living in wigwams made of poles covered with cloth and peeled bark. Some of these Indians built log huts for a more permanent dwelling. The cloth used for the wigw-ams was usually cotton gotten in trade with the white men. Some of the squaws wore brightly col­ ored broadcloth skirts and were often loaded down with trinkets again from the white man’s trading posts. The males wore white blankets and breech clouts with leg­ gings of deer skin. All wore leather, deco­ rated with beads and clusters of turkey feathers in their hair In belts they earned tomahawks and butcher knives replaced the scalping knives and they were armed with flint lock mus­ kets again thanks to the white traders. The knives, guns, tomahawks, guns and a hoc Charles A Wetssert. reporter, historian, researcher, state legislator In 1919. he introduced the bill which established the Michigan State Police. He had a wide based knowledge of the Indians of Michigan and of Ba’ry County and had many works published known as the squaw hoe were marked with the mark of the Bntish crown. Fort Malden was a distnbution point in each June for the Indians after the close of the War of 1812 as payment for their part in that war. The Indians, both men and women, of A drawing representing the Scales Prairie Blockhouse, which was located in Thornapple Township. Near here was the Indian encampment sometimes referred to as ‘Middle Village." (From the Norma Velderman Collection.) Barry County wore thin silver brooches and other ornaments. They also decorated their faces and bodies with red, green and black pigment. The Indian people liked animals and their villages and camps were over run with dogs, tamed wolves, foxes and ponies. To keep the ponies they placed hobbles of deer hide on the forefeet and the horses had to move about by hopping. The ponies foraged for a living, pawing through deep snow to grass and leaves under the snow or standing on their hand legs to browse on branches of trees above the ground. The males hunted and fished and the women did the rest of the work. They tanned deer skins and often sold them to the settlers. The babies were strapped to boards and their mothers carried them on their backs. Cattle and sheep were scarce and valu­ able to the white settlers. The Cisler family owned two sheep. One day an Indian^ dog was chasing the sheep. Mr. Cisler’s brother sho’ the dog. A month later the Cislers saw a light up the river and went to investigate it. They found a camp where an Indian and his squaw were staying. When the Indian saw Mr. Cisler’s brother, he seized a tomahawk and ran at him shout­ ing in dialect, “you killed my dog." The squaw stopped her husband by grabbing the tomahawk just in time. A.E. Bull, who came to Michigan from Massachusetts and settled on land along the Thornapple River in what is now known as Irving Township, kept a number of horses and let them run loose in the woods. An Indian pony kept harassing the horses. Bull shot the pony one day. When the Indians found it dead and learned who had killed it, they threatened to waylay and kill Mr. Bull. Bull considered the prospect of this situation and to pur­ chase immunity, he paid to the missionary of Prairieville, Leonard Slater, $25 amPhis sum was given to the owner of the dead horse. The Indian population of Michigan and of Barry county knew medicinal values of all kinds of herbs and plants. Once when the sister of Mr. Cisler was burned, an Indi­ an appeared, with some basswood leaves. He wilted them in hot water and bound them on the wounds, telling the family that in “three sleeps" the little girl would be bet­ ter. This indeed proved to be the case. While there was no village on the site where Middleville is now located, there were often councils called there and they would go on for several days To summon the area Indians, the Indians would use a drum made from stretching a deer skin over a log, which had been hollowed out by fire. They made a flute of a reed, which grew along the river. For a week or two the hol­ low booming of the drum and the sound of the flute would echo through the forest. During the speaking of the elder Indians .the drum continued to be beaten and the flute played. The young men and Indian maidens danced around him in circles chanting a monotonous, rhythmatic chant. The settlers would listen, but were unable to understand what was being said or the rea­ son for the council. Next Week: More Indian tales. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNINfi COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a pubtlc haanng will ba haM by tha PraMavSa TownaNp Planning Comrasson on Wadnaaday. May 24. 2000. al 7:30 p.m at th. PrwnavRa Township Hal. 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to bo considered at this pUNic heanng include. in brief, the following 1. The purposed rezoning of a parcel of land described as all that part of the North four hun­ dred feet of the Northeast fractional 1/4 of lha Northwest fractional 1/4 lying Easterly of Norris Road and West of Crooked Lake and commonly referred to as: SommerviSe's Campground (13001 South Norris Road) The aforementioned property is proposed to be rezoned from the existing "C-1 Rural Area Convenience Commercial District to the “A' Agricultural District. ____ . ,__ 2 Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission at the Public Heanng ____ PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance and Township Land Use Master Plan and Map and the proposed amendments thereto may be examined at the PrainevUle Township Hall located at 10115 Norns Road wrthm the Township at any reasonable time from and after the first publication of this Notice until and mdudmg the time of piAkc hear­ ing and may be further examined at the pubhc heanng The Prameville Township Planning Commission and Township Board changes in the above-mentioned proposed zoning amendments at or following the public hear­ ing. Alt interested parties are invited to participate in discussion on the matter Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnnted material being considered at the heanng to individuals with disabilities at the heanng upon five (5) days notice to the PrairieviBc Township Clerk Indnnduais with d<sab«ht>es requmng auxiliary aids or sendees should contact the PramevHie Township Cleric at the address or telephone number tested below PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Normaiear Nichols. Clerk Prarneville Township Hall 10115 South Norns Road Detton. Michigan 49046 616-623-2664 �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 18. 2000 Students from around the county study water quality More than 800 fourth-graders from four public school districts and three private schools in Barry County spent the day at Charlton Park last Thursday learning the importance of preserving water quality. Fifty-four presenters guided students through a number of hands-on projects such as building models of wetlands, find­ ing insects in the water and becoming "wa­ ter treatment officers." Students traveled from learning station to learning station to study nine different top­ ics. including identifying the sounds of frogs and toads, learning how purple loosestrife is harming wetlands areas, find­ ing out about soil erosion and water pollu­ tion. discovering the functions of wetlands, learning about watersheds and aquifers, studying the insects of lakes and streams, learning about city sewer and water sys­ tems. and finding out how to protect wet­ lands and save water. Students also were provided with cameras by the Barry County Land Conservancy Fund. The young people were to use the cameras to take photos representing their perspectives on something they learned dur­ ing the conservation education activities. Pictures will be used to create a display that will be placed in various locations around the county to promote the preserva­ tion of water quality. Bugs that live in water were examined. Amy Cherry (back left) taught students about watersheds. LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Robert A. Trwnaln & Associate*. P.C. is a debt collactor and wo are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any Information obtained will bo used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon made m the conortions of a mortgage made by ROBERT JAMES BERNHEISEL and STEPHANIE ANN BERNHEISEL his wife to CAPSTONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION A MICHIGAN CORPORATION. Mortgagee dated October IB. 1998. and recorded on October 27. 1998, Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by MESNE assignment to BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. NA. AS TRUSTEE, by an assignment dated March 27. 2000. and recorded on Apnl 17. 2000. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgaged there • darned to ba due at the date hereof the sum of sixty thousand thirty three and 46/100 Dollars ($60,033 46). including interest at 10 900% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of tne mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. MI. at 10O p.m. on June 22. 2000. Said premises are situated n TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA, BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: ONE ACRE OF GROUND. 10 RODS EAST AND WEST BY 16 RODS NORTH AND SOUTH OUT OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL. 1/4 OF SECTION 3. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST____ The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned r accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. r\ which case *he redemption penod shat: be 30 days from the late of such sale Dated May 18. 2000 BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA NA. AS TRUSTEE Assignee Of Mortgage*! ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Sude 300 Bswangham. Ml 48009-6616 (6/8) Students team about erosion at one of the learning stations Presenter Susan Holmes talked about groundwater. nonce or Mortgage Foreclosure oeie THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the cjrxMicns of a mortgage made by Carol Ann Mboum a/X/a Carol A Jones (original mort­ gagor) to United Companies Lending Corporation, a Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 25. 1998. and recorded on July 1. 1998 in Document 1014389. Barry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is darned to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Five and 33100 dollars ($22,785 33). including interest at 12.990% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wM be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, a* pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hasbngs. Ml. at 1 00 pm. on June 29. 2000 Said premises are situated n TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are desabedas A parcel in the Southeast 1 4, Section 17. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyria Township Barry County. Michigan, described as Beginning at the corner in the center of Cass»dy Road and Keyes Road m said Section 17 thence East 20 rods thence South 28 Rods thence West 20 Rods thence North 28 Rods to place the beginning The redempt ion period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated May 18. 2000 FOR ^FORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-5931309 TfoB$Tron. PC Attorneys and Counselors Ki 50 Telegraph Road Sutfe 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200015796 Dotphms (6/15) • t LEGAL NOTICES State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Independent Probate File No 99-22743-IE Estate of PAUL A WARD Social Security No 370-10 9697 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS You' interest m the estate may be barred or affected by the following The decedent whose last known address was c/o Tendercare. 240 E North SSfroat. Hastings, Ml 49058 d>ed 11 '11 99 An instrument dated June 19 1987 has been admitted as the will cf he deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent per sonal representatr.e Roderick K War J 495 Rork Road. Hastings. Mi 49058. or to both the inde­ pendent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings Michigan 49058 within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice ts further gn/en that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the per sons entitled to it DAVID H TRIPP (P29290) 206 S BROADWAY HASTINGS Ml 49058 (616)945-9585 (5/18) John Texter led students through the making of mini aquifers. Three Republicans file for Hastings Twp. Supervisor Three Republicans have filed for the po­ sition of Hastings Charter Township su­ pervisor, and will battle it out in the Aug. 8 primary election. The candidates seek to fill a seal being vacated by current supervisor Richard Thomas, a Democrat, who is retiring after 24 years in the position. Candidates are: Theresa L. Lancaster. 36. of 1265 Barber Road. Lancaster is an employee in the of­ fice of a Hastings physician. Kenneth A. Langford. 53, of 999 Barber Road. Langford is a retired Michigan State Police trooper. James E. Brown, 62. of 810 Indian Hills Drive. Brown is the owner of Dowl-It in Hastings. All of the township’s board members are up for re-election, and all incumbents ex­ cept Thomas have filed for re-election, with no one challenging them for their seats. The deadline for filing was 4 p.m. Tues­ day. Students learned about the Hastings Waste Water Treatment Plant. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS OFFERED! �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 18. 2000 - Page n Dawn Vickery is Delton's top 2000 student Dawn Vickery has been announced as the valedictorian for the Class of 2000 at Delton Kellogg High School. Vickery was the only graduating senior at Delton to cam "Highest Honors" for having a cumulative grade point average of between 3 85 and 4.0. The salutatonan this year is Nicholas Jones. Joining him in receiving "High Honors" accolades (for earning cumulative grade point averages of between 3.5 and 3.849) were Jamie Daniels. Jercsc Kimbrough, Winter Goebel, Karine Norton. Sarah Kotrba and Nino Fogaroli. Receiving academic "Honors" this year at Delton Kellogg High School (cumulative grade point averages of between 3.0 and 3.49) were Lindsay Dailey. Kyle Kwasny. Hannah Smith. Alexandra Lantinga. Rachael Champion. Gina Higdon. Sarah Ferriell. Barbra Bolz, Erin Rickert, ’ody Pierson. Alison Thornton. Ross Trantnam. Andrea Mendoza. Emily Powell. Deborah Glenn. Amy Staton. Malinda Cooper, John Duflo. Brandon Goebel. D.J. Ryan, David Horein. Skyler Matteson. Sarah Hokenson. Matthew Rusan. Jeanette Aukerman, Nick Marshall. Adam J Martin and Amber Noviskey. Delton Kellogg High School Principal Paul Blacken also has announced that the school s commencement exercises will be held in the high school gymnasium at 2 Delton Class of 2000 Valedictorian Dawn Vickery p.m. Sunday. June 4. Receiving academic •Honors' this year at Delton Kellogg High School are (front row. from left) Lindsay Dailey. Kyle Kwasny. Hannah Smith. Alexandra Lantinga. Rachael Champion, Gina Higdon. Sarah Ferriell, Barbra Bolz, (middle row) Erin Rickert. Jody Pierson. Alison Thornton, Ross Trantham. Andrea Mendoza. Emily Powell, Deborah Glenn, Amy Staton. Malinda Cooper, (back row) John Duflo, Brandon Goebel. D.J. Ryan, David Horein, Skyler Matteson, Sarah Hokenson, Matthew Rusan and Jeanette Aukerman. Missing from the photo are Nick Marshall. Adam J. Martin and Amber Noviskey. LEGAL NOTICE Delton Valedictorian Dawn Vickery and Salutatonan Nicholas Jones. Delton graduating seniors who have earned 'High Honors' accolades are (seated, from left) Jamie Daniels, Jerese Kimbrough. Winter Goebel. Karine Norton. Sarah Kotrba. (standing, from left) Nino Fogaroli and Nicholas Jones. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBI AIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by James Johnson and Marion Johnson, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Home Mortgage Inc . An Arizona Corporation, Mortgagee dated Sept ember 26 1998 a~»d recorded on October 1. 1999 m Uber 1036021. Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by mesne assign meats to EMC Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated December 15. ’999 which was recorded on April 7 2000 m Uber 1042907 Barry County Records on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the dale here of the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOU SAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY NINE AND 82.100 dollars (S’15 639 82) including interest at 10 950% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage interest rate may change 10 01 and 0401 Unoer the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mart gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings M' at i 00 p m . on June 8 2000 Said premises are situated >n TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The Part of the Northwest 1 4 of Section 10. Town 3 North Range 9 West Rutland Township Bairy County Michigan described as commenc mg a: the Wes’ ’ 4 Pest of said Section 10 thence East 57 Rods for me place of beginning thence North Q6 degrees East to the center of Highway M-37. thence Southeasterly along the center of said highway to the East ■ West 1 4 Une of said Section 10 mence West along said 14 ime to me place of beginning excepting there from beginning at the intersection of the center ime o* Highway M 37 and the East West 1 4 Ime of said Section 10. which lies North 2 369 96 feet and West 3 456 57 feet from the Southeast Comer of said Section 10 thence South 89 degrees 37 mmutes West 534 03 feet along the said i 4 line thence South 27 degrees 36 mm utes East 250 64 feet to the Centerline of said Highway M 37. thence South 62 degrees 24 mtn utes East 471 65 feet to the place cf beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(si from the date of such sale Dated April 27 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593 '309 Trot! & Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite ’00 Bmgham Farms M1 48025 Fie *990606945 Dolphins (5 25) State of Michigan 56B Judicial District Judicial Court ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE CASE NO 99-9251GC Court address 220 West Court Street Hastings Ml 49058 Court Telephone no 616-948 4835 Plaintiff's Timothy L Tramp. PC 501 West Sta’e Street Hastings Ml 49058 616948 9400 Plaintiffs attorney Timothy L Tramp (P41571) 501 West State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 616 945 9400 Defendant William H King 1032 Charlton Drive Hastings Ml 49058 THE COURT FINDS 1 Service of process upon defendant William H King cannot reasonably be made as provided in MCR 2 105. and service of process may be made in a manner which is reasonably calculated to give defendant actual notice of the proceed mgs and an opportunity to be heard IT IS ORDERED 2 Service of the summons and complaint and a copy of this order may be made by the follow­ ing methodfsi First class mail to 1032 Charlton Drive. Hastings Ml 49058 Other Publication in the Hastings Banner one time For each method used proof of service must be filed promptly with the court May 8 2000 Judge Gary R Holman (F’5079) (618) State of Michigan Probata Court County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING File No 2000-22845-NE in tie matter of Sally jo Swanson Branden Lee Swanson NOTICE A hearing will be held on Friday June 2 2000 at ’i 30 a m in the probate courtroom Hastings Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the petition for change ct name of Sally Jo Swanson Branden Lee Swanson to Sally Jo Curtis and Branden Lee Curtis This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent Salty Jo Swanson 506 N Hanover Hastings Ml 49058 (5/18) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Gary G Love. Attorney. PLC is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used tor that purpose Default has occurred in the conditions of a cer tain mortgage made between Craig D Smith ('Mortgagor-) and A-One Mortgage Corporation ('Mortgagee') dated November 23. 1994 and recorded on November 30. 1994 at Liber 619. Pages 951-956. Barry County Records. M chigan. and assigned to Washtenaw Mortgage Company as assignee by an Assignment of Real Estate Mortgage dated November 23, 1994. and recorded November 30. 1994 in Uber 619. Page 957 Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. as of April 17, 2000. the sum of Seventy One Thousand. Three Hundred Seventy Five and 09/100ths Dollars (571.375 09). including interest at 9 875% per annum together with a per d>em increase of 517 21 from and after April 17, 2000 Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in said Mortgage and in the statutes m such case made and provided Notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises at public venue at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings Michigan at 1 o'clock tn the afternoon on Thursday. June 8. 2000 Said mortgaged premises are situated m the Village of Middleville. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and are described as Lof 3. except the South 6 feet thereof, also except the West 66 feet thereof, of Block 5 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats Page 27 Also that portion of alley adja cent thereto dedicated to sad Lot in L>ber 366 Page 199 PPN 08-41-005-003-00 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948 CL 600 3241 (a) in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of such sale No surt or proceeding at law has been inslrtut ed to recover the ciebt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Dated Apnl 19 2000 Washtenaw Mortgage Company a Michigan corporation Gary G Love. Attorney PLC 161 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 509 Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616)454 1900 (61) SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MAY 1,2000 Called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present: Watters, Palmer. Hansford. Hause. Munjoy. McKenna, and Edwards Also present Deputy Clerk McMellen. Shelly Sulser, Barbara Schondelmayer and twelve (12) guests Motion to accept the library ballot language with question »1 asking for .3 mills for 2003-2009 and question 92 asking for 13 mills for 2000­ 2009 Clerk McKenna asked Legal Counsel il they could look at the statute further to see rf there would be any possibly way to address ballot lan­ guage in one questionDiscussion Motion and support withdrawn to allow Legal Counsel to review further. Motion to go into dosed session to address pending litigation Motion to direct Attorney to pursue settlement negotiations with the City of Hastings Motion to adjourn. Adjournment at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna. Clerk Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards. Supervisor (5/18) HASTINGS * KIWANIS * CARNIVAL (Next To K-Mart Lot) M-37 �Page 12 - The Hastrgs Bannef - Thursday. May 18. 2000 Taylor’s pitching a key in softball victory over Zeeland < < me h think < 1 it... by Jim Jensen Basketball gods can relax with Izzo, Knight on board Two great college basketball coaches. Two difficult decisions. And two resulting victories for the Big Ten Conference and the basketball community in general. When the college basketball season tips off late next fall, Tom Izzo will still be the leader of the Michigan State University program and Bobby Knight will still be the coach at Indiana University. Izzo snubbed a $15 million offer by the NBA Atlanta Hawks to remain in East Lansing, but that should not surprise anyone who knows what Izzo is all about. Izzo enjoys working with the young men in a college environment and by staying he has taught his players about qualities such as loyalty and commitment. Sure he could have taken the big bucks and run, but Izzo is not that kind of coach. In his mind, a team's overall success outweighs personal greed. Tve kind of been a college guy all my life,” Izzo told the Associated Press. The Spartans are coming off an NCAA National Championship and have one of the best recruiting classes in nation coming to East Lansing next fall. The future appears very bright for the Green and White and Izzo can take much of the credit for that. In a way, Izzo is like the Duke coach of the Midwest, a coach who enjoys teaching the game and showing his players the rewards that come from a little hard work. Izzo said turning down the Hawks helped him to become a belter person. Like that it possible. But let's just say this, when a coach remains committed to a program, it's a lot easier for his players to do the same. It was a tough decision for Izzo to make, but it appears to be a very sound one. Hals off to coach Tom Izzo and even though I'm ‘till a Michigan fan. a lot of admiration goes out to this terrific leader. Knight faced the possibility of being fired Monday, but instead will sit out three games during the 2000-2001 season, will pay a $30,000 fine and will have to apologize to those that he has done wrong. A university board was formed to investigate allegations that Knight had choked a former player, Neil Reed, during a 1997 practice. The board finally gave their final decision to IU president Miles Brand who issued the penalties and said that the school would pul the coach on a "zero tolerance policy.” The Hoosier mentor has always been known for his famous temper, but many feel that ..is good clearly outweighs his bad. When you look at a man who matures through the IU basketball program, graduates and goes on to make his mark in society, you have to thank Knight for his commitment to excellence, which requires a tremendous amount of discipline. Why is it that players today feel that they don't have to listen to their coaches and if they arc required to, would rather pass over a valuable college experience and lake a chance on the NBA. Coach Bobby Knight is for real and he is not afraid to offend if it means something better coming from it. "Our goal is to protect and enhance Indiana University," Brand said. With that in mind, how could they not keep Knight on board. Nobody has done more for IU than Knight and by letting him go. the air certainly would have blown out of the school's basketball program. Let's face it. in 29 years at the Hoosiers' helm. Knight has guided his troops to three NCAA championships, 11 Big Ten titles and many other winning moments. The good side of Knight is rarely seen out of the media's eye. He is a man of integrity who now faces one of the biggest battles he has ever had to confront, changing his behavior. He realizes that he has a problem and apparently is willing to work to improve it. In his 330-word statement issued Monday, Knight said the following: “There are times when my passion for basketball lead me into confrontations that I could have handled a lot better." Il won't be easy for someone like Knight, but he can do it and many of us hope that the change doesn't alter his commitment toward excellence too much. Hats off to coach Bobby Knight and let's hope that he has many more years at IU to come. Talk to you soon. A strong outing from pitcher Jenny Taylor and a six-run rally in the fifth inning helped Hastings to pound out a 10-4 varsity softball win Monday over O­ K White Conference for Zeeland. Taylor struck out 11 batters, walked just three, allowed five hits and gave up only two earned runs. Offensively, the Saxons had 11 hits and scored five times in the fifth. Taylor led off the fifth inning with a single, Danielle Bowman followed with a walk and Melinda Meaney scored them both with a base hit. After Heather Girrbach reached base on an error, Erin Allerding drove in two more runs with a base hit. Michelle Griggs then collected a base rap and Allerding and Griggs scored when Zeeland committed its second error of the inning. Hastings added four more runs in the sixth inning. Meaney and Allerding collected base hits and were driven home on a single by Griggs. After Kailey Lyons walked. Katie Williams drove in two more runs with a single. The Saxons received three hits by Allerding (two singles and a double), three hits from Taylor, two hits from Griggs and two hits from Meaney. The win helped to make up for a tough 3-2 nine inning loss to Lowell last Wednesday. Hastings pounded out eight hits in that game compared to Lowell's four hits. . Taylor pitched a soliu game, retiring 27 of 34 batters, striking out six and walking just one. All three of Lowell's runs were unearned as they scored two runs in the fourth inning and one in the ninth. Hastings was blanked until the sixth when Heather Krebs led off the inning with a walk, advanced to second on a passed ball and then scored on a base hit by Taylor. SOFTBALL... Continued on mgo 13 Saxon pitcher Jenny Taylor fires one to home plate during Monday's varsity game against Zeeland. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Panthers perfect once more on KVA tracks ■ 'I .U<»i OviUX Ikf.ai Once again, the spring season has been quite rewarding for Delton Kellogg's boys track team The Panthers, coached by Fred Pessell. have a season dual record of 8 0, 7-0 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Delton's boys now have won 73 straight in the KVA (10 consecutive undefeated seasons), the 73rd coming Monday with an 85-52 victory over Kalamazoo Christian. —„ The following Panthen took finis against Kalamazoo Christian: Bill Ferris in the shot put and the discus, Jason Erb in the pole vault. Jamie Collier in rite high hurdles and the Alumni Game May 29 An invitation to all Hastings High School ab'mni who have played varsity baseball. Come play, coach a base or help umpire... the 24th annual Hastings High School Baseball Alumni Game is Monday. May 29. The 2000 contest will include a couple of special tributes. The contest, which will take place on the high school ball diamond, will honor the 1975 Saxon squad that went to the regional finals and won a league i<’»? John Cuddahee will also serve as a honorary coach. All former Saxon ballplayers arc encouraged to attend. Parents of former players are asked to inform their athletes of the event. The action will start around 1:30 p.m. Players, however, might want to get to the Johnson Field diamond a little early to warm rp. If you have any questions about the game, contact coach Bernie Oom at (616) 765-3555. intermediate hurdles. Nick Manbafl in the ICO, Kody Louden in the (00 and the 1600. Regan Doele in ths 400, the 400 relay team of Regan Doele, Josh Austin, Kris Pease and Nick Marshall and the 1600 relay team of Jamie Collier. Kris Praon, John Sackett and Regan Doele. championship. All Star hoop camp available Hastings' hitter Michelle Griggs leans into a delivery and sends the ball out into the field of play. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon golfers swing for O-K White title Saxon alumni come together tor a photo during the 1996 event. (Photo provided) KCC falls in regional What happened1 When the National Junior College Athletic Association region 12 baseball tournament started last Friday. Kellogg Community College was the odds on favonte to claim the title The Bruins, coach by Russ Bortell, came in with a 28-9 overall record, won the Michigan Community College Athletic Association regular season title with a 23-7 mark and had both the pitching and hitting needed to guarantee post-season success. That success never came. KCC fell to Lake Michigan 8-7 in eight innings in Friday at Nichols Lake Michigan with two outs in its tournameni opener Field. scored the game-winner the eighth and left one runner on base. KCC...continued page 13 A second place showing at the league tournament propelled Hastings' golf team to a league championship. The Saxon swingers carded a 398 at L.E. Kaufmann May 16 to finish tied for second with Wyoming Park behind first place East Grand Rapids' 392. Hastings wound up winning the O-K White Conference title as a result of that finish. Katie Welton placed fifth at the tournament with a 91 on the par 72 course. Heather Drumm placed eighth with a 99 and Kristie Welton placed 11 th with a 101. Hastings also received a 107 from Leah Pumford, a 117 from Heather Rose and a 118 from Erica Barnum. The Saxons also took part in two other matches, one in the conference and one out of the O-K White. Hastings scored a 210 May 15 at Thousand Oaks to finish second in the three team field. East was first with a 189 and Hudsonville third with a 272. Heather Drumm had a 50. Katie Welton a 51, Erica Barnum a 54, Katie Jones a 55. Kristie Welton a 57 and Leah Pumford a 63 On its home course (Hastings Country Club) May 12. Hastings beat Kalamazoo Hackett 200-241. Scores were a 40 from Katie Jones, a 44 from Katie Welton, a 46 from Heather Rose, a 48 from Leah Pumford, a 53 from Erica Barnum and a 55 from Kristie Welton. Final applications arc now being evaluated for the Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp. Boys and girls ages 7-19 can now apply. Players are selected by invitation only. Past participants include Michael Jordan. Tim Duncan, Vince Carter, Jerry Stackhouse, Grant Hill, Christian Laettner, Antawn Jamison and Trajan Langdon. Camp locations include Raleigh, NC, Bolling Springs NC, Riverside, CA, Babson Park, FL, Atlanta, GA, Champaign, IL, Fort Wayne, IN, Atchison, KS, Georgetown, KY, Northfield. MN, Rochester, NY, North Canton, OH, Commerce, TX and Farmville, VA. College basketball scholarships are possible for players named to the All­ American team. For an evaluation form, call (704) 372­ 8610 anytime. Hastings, East card same score Il's not very often that two prep golf teams tic on the links. But that is what happened May 11 at the Hastings Country Club as the host Saxons and East Grand Rapids both came away with scores of 208. Hudsonville was also expected to be on hand, but ended up forfeiting the match. The Saxons received a 49 from Katie Welton, a 53 from Leah Pumford, a 53 from Heather Drumm, a 53 from Kristie Welton, a 55 from Erica Barnum and a 64 from Katie Jones. East received a 47 from Emelyn Northway. a 50 from Emily Rector, a 55 from Katie Karhohs. a 56 from Merideth Lacina, a 58 from Samantha Rhodes and a 59 from Stephanie Peterson. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 18. 2000 - Page 13 HHS track team third in White Heading into the league meet, Hastings' boys track team stood in fifth place. But after the results were scored and the Saxons had scored a third place finish at the meet, the team leaped all the way up 10 third overall. Hudsonville achieved first place honors with 150 points, Northview was second with 81 and Hastings held down the third spot With 74 1/2 points, just a few points behind Northview. "I thought that they ran real well when we needed them to," Hastings coach Paul Fulmer said. The Saxons managed two first place performances from Phil McKeough in the Cus (137-01) and Nick Deline in the put (49-11). Hastings acquired 38 points alone in the discus and shot put events. In the discus. McKeough was first, Isaac Weeks third (128-03), Dehnc fourth (124-03) and Isaac Solmes fifth (123-05). In the shot put. Deline was No. I and Gabe McCarty was No. 3 (40-05). WMTE... MMswtUVCi on pMjgto **» Panther track teams run past Parchment in KVA Delton Kellogg's track teams picked up two easy wins last Wednesday (May 10) over Kalamazoo Valley Association foe Parchment Delton's boys won 128 1/2-8 1/2, while the girls pulled out a 95-37 decision. Scoring first places for the boys were Bill Ferris in the discus (132-2), the 3200 relay team of Louden, Styf, Cooper and Williams (9.54 19). Nick Marshall in the 100 (11.62), Jamie Collier in the 110 hurdles (17.08), Steve Kenyon in the pole vault (9-6), Trey Badger in the long jump (17-20. the 800 relay team of Doele, Austin. Collier and Marshall (1:36.7), Bill Ferris in the shot put (46-3). the 400 relay team of Sackett. Austin. Pease and Marshall (46.94), Kyle Williams in the 1600 (5:02.87), Regan Doele in the 400 (57.12), Jamie Collier in the 300 hurdles (43.30), Resan Doele in the 200 (23.95), Kyle Williams (2:07.15), Scott Styf in the high jump (5-6). the 1600 relay team of Collier, Pease. Sackett and Doele (4:52.09) and Kyle Williams in the 3200 (11:17.93). Posting first places for the girls were Tara Shoup in the pole vault (6-3), Dawn Vickery in the shot put (31-8). the 3200 relay team of Ortiz. Hammond, Sutton and Cooper (11:58.83). the 800 relay team of Rodarte. Brinkert, Sinclair and Ferriell (2:01.93), Amy Ferriell in the long jump (13-11 1/2), the 400 relay team of Mendoza, Henson, Shoup and Fager (1:00.05), Dawn Vickery in the discus (106-6), Lindsey Brinkert in the 300 hurdles (55.81), the 1600 relay team of Shoup, Ortiz, Sutton and Parmenter (5:04.7) and Lyzzette Ortiz in the 800 (2:50.94). Dreyer a college MVP Andrea Dreyer is certainly scoring her points as a junior member on the Michigan Tech University womens’ track team Dreyer, a former athletic star at Hastings High School, is doing so well that she has been named the team's MVP. During the season, Dreyer competed in the 100 dash, the 100 hurdles, the 200 dash and on the Huskies' 400 relay team. She scored points in every meet and al the GLIAC league meet May 5 at Grand Valley State University, Dreyer placed third in the 100 hurdles. At that event, DrByer tallied six of Michigan Tech’s eight points. A co-captain on the track squad, Dreyer is able to keep close to home by running with a couple of athletes who prepped at O-K White Conference schools. Geoff Hayward, from Wyoming Park, and Matt Dykstra, from Lowell, also run at MTU. "I really enjoy working out with the team," Dreyer said. "I still love to compete.” Dreyer is majoring in engineering and currently has a grade point average of 3.89. She expects to graduate in May, 2001. SOFTBALL... continued from page 12 Trailing 2-1 in the bottom of the seventh. Griggs opened the inning with a base hit and scored the tying run on a double by Williams. the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association. A 3.16 team grade point average is required and the Saxons have a 3.2. Four seniors on the team also achieved individual honors. A 3.6 gpa is required and Jennifer Taylor has a 3.6, Danielle Bowman a 4.0, Heather Girrbach a 3.63 and Michelle Griggs a 3.67. Hastings, however, was not able to pu*h another run across the plate, leaving the bases loaded in both the seventh and eighth innings. Griggs collected three hits in the game (one double and two singles), Williams had two and Allerding had a hit that went for two bases. Saxons Are Academic All State: Hastings' vanity softball team was selected as an academic All State team by KCC scored one run in the first, one in the third, one in the fifth, one in the seventh and three runs in the eighth. In a normal game, three runs in the eighth would have towi enough, but Lake Michigan came back and scored four runs in the bottom of the inning to earn the victory. Lake Michigan also scored two runs in the fourth inning and two in the fifth Hastings' Andrew Courtright went 0for-3 in the game, but scored a run. In the Bruins' second contest Saturday, Lakeland sneaked by the host squad 9-8. KCC scored four runs in the seventh, but it was still one run short. KCC also had four in the first, while Lakeland tallied one in the second, three in the third, one in the fourth and four in the 11 Mottos of Mortgage Foreclosure Soto THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mate the condOons of a mortgage made by Steven D Venhuizen and Mildred J Venhuizen. Husband and Wtfe (ongmto mortgagors) to First Union Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee dated December 31. 1997. and recorded on January 12. 1998 <1 Document Number 1003226. Barry County Records Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgage to the Chase Mortgage Company - West. tka Metlon Mortgage Company, a Colorado Corporation. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated July 1. 1998. which was recorded on August 11. 1999 m Document Number 1033776 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is darned to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY EIGHT THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETEEN AND 15/100 doMars ($98.71915). including interest al 7 875% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p m . on June 8. 2000 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST INGS Barry County Michigan and are described as. The South 12 of Lots 1186 and 1187 of the City. formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948Cl 600 324ia in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Apri 27 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593 1306 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30’50 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bogham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie •200014520 Mustangs (525) li. i Miw*. । ■e A Shot for the Home Team... Lakewood's Nikki Engle unleashes her attempt in the shot put during Tuesday's home track meet against Lansing Catholic Central. The Vikings will host the Capital Circuit meet next Tuesday beginning at 3:30 p.m. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Holley takes checkered flag Former track champion Bob Holley, of Gun Lake, captured the hard fought 50-lap feature race for Late Model Stock cars Saturday at the Berlin Raceway. Holley, who won the track title from 1996-98, came from the middle of the pack to take over the lead on the 26th lap. After that, he was never headed. Holley currently is at the top of the Late Model fifth Courtright, who caught both games, went. O-for-3 versus Lakeland. The Hastings' native was one of 12 players named to the NJCAA All-Region team. Courtright was also named to the MCCAA All-State second team as a catcher. KCC placed two players on the first team and two players on the second team. Glen Oaks won the NJCAA Region XII title Sunday with a 6-3 triumph over Henry Ford. LEGAL NOTICE ■ 1 - WM - r poin! standings. Bill Thayer won the 25-lap main event for Super Stocks and Hall of Fame driver Gail Cobb took the 25-lap Sportsman feature. Al Lewis, of Middleville, ended up eighth. A three-in-one program featuring Late Coach Marty Buehler instructs a Hastings slugger on how and where to hit the ball dunng Monday's home contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Models, Sportsman and Super Stocks will again run this Saturday. Practice begins at I p.m., time trials are al 4 p..n. and the first preliminary event is set for 7 p.m. Kalamazoo Speedway... Hot action made up for the uncommonly cool temperatures last Saturday as the Kalamazoo Speedway hosted an evening of NASCAR weekly racing series action. HOLLEY... continued on page 16 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, Know of an interesting sports story? BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Call Jim Jensen at 945-9554 Planning Commrasion on Wednesday. May 24. 2000. at 7:30 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hal. 10115 South Norns Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. Special Land Use Permit application filed by Bate J. Smith to construct a second dwelling unit separated by a garage and attached to an existing dwelling as a duplex at CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC HEARING 13001 S. Norris Road. Plainwell, Ml (Parcel No. 06 012 022 003 00). The property ■ referred to as the "Sommennlle Campground-. The property in question is presently zoned "C-1" Rural Area Convenience Commercial The Hastings Plano,ns Commission «a hoU ■ public heanng Io consxler amendment, to •» 1992 Master Plan lor tie City el Hasting, These amendments pertain to specific areas witsn the City trial we expenenong development pressure, have been subfect to nearby rezonmgs or have some specific item of concern which requires a more detailed analysis than was done in t» 1992 Master Plan The areas considered in this Master Plan update era es lofiows 1. The area north ot Walnut Street along Michigan near Mercy Ambulance and along Green . 2 3. 4. 5 6 Street The area along State Street and Court Street between Market and Broadway North Michigan between High and Thom adjacent to the business district The area adjacent to Hastings Manufacturing The State Street and Railroad Street area South Hanc>/er Street north of the City limits to approximately South Street District, but is requested to bo rezoned to the "A" Agricultural District. 2 Special Land Use Pew-T application filed by Billie J. Smith lor .campground, including a dwelling for a Campground Caretaker, at 13001 S. Norris Road. Plainwell. Ml 49060 (Parcel No 06 012 022 003 00). The property is referred Io as the "SommervUe Campground-. The property in question is presently zoned "C-t* Rural Area Convenience Commercial District but is requested to be rezoned to the “A" Agricultural District. 3. Special Land Use Request by Barry County Telephone Company lor lha construction of a two hundred fifty toot self-supporting Communications Tower at 15565 Lockshore Road. Hickory Comers. Ml 49060 (Parcel No. 012 035 006 00). The proposed location is behind the term buildings commonly referred to as the Lockshore Farms. The property in question is zoned -A* Agricultural District. 4. Special Land Use Permit application filed by David and Rebecca Gray lor a dog kennel at 12854 Day Road. Plainwell. Ml 49080 (Parcel No. 012 007 006 33). The public heanng will be held The property in question is zoned “A" Agricultural District. WHEN: June 5. 2000 All interested parties are invited to be present or submit written comments on these spe­ cial land use permit applications at the address below. Prairieville Township will provide nec­ WHERE: TIME: Hastings City Offices 201 East State Street Hastings. Ml essary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers lor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnnted material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the heanng upon five (5) days' notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with doabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Cleric 7:30 p.m PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Normajean Nichole, Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 (616) 623-2664 The purpose of this pubic heanng is to solicit comments from the pubic regarding these pro­ posed amendments to the Hastings Master Plan Anyone wtshmg to inspect the proposed Master Plan documents may do so by contacting the Hastings Qty Manager dunng normal office hours at Hastings Qty offices, located at 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan. 49058. The phone number is 945-2468 Jeff Manaftoid, Hastings City Manager I ■ II — �Pag* U - Th, Hsunga Bannw - ThurMay, May IS. 2000 Saxon netters oust Howell, Wayland; battle in league tournament Hastings placed seventh at Saturday's O-K White Conference tennis tournament at Forest Hills Central High School. East Grand Rapids took first place honors by one point over the host school. East managed 38 points. FHC had 37 and the Saxons totaled eight points. At No. I doubles Tony Bowne and Kyle Winkler won twice, scored three points and ended up third in the league. The Saxon duo beat Northview 6-1. 6-1 and Lowell 4-6, 6-2,6-0. Josh Hendershot, at No. I singles, scored ;«o points with a win over Northview, 7-6 (3), 6-3 and Hudsonville, 6-0, 4-6, 7-6 (4). Hastings' No. 2 doubles team of Trenton Smith and Rick Wank also picked up two points with a victory against Hudsonville, 6-3,6-3. Also scoring points for the blue and gold were Jeremy Butler at No. 2 singles with a 4-6, 7-6 (6), 6-2 win over Lowell and Matt Norris at No. 4 singles with a Saxon defender JHI Dimond (20) attempts to split the Red Arrow defenders and proceed up field during a recent O-K White Conference varsity soccer match versus Lowell. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Soccer district announced The Hastings varsity soccer team will open the MHSAA girls’ district tournament (28) at Forest Hills Central with a contest against Greenville. The two programs will play a Tuesday, May 30 match at FHC that will start at 7 p.m. On Thursday, June 1 Forest Hills Central will play Forest Hills Northern at 7 p.m. and the winner of the Hastings/Greenville match will take on Lowell at 4:30 p.m. The championship match is scheduled for Friday, June 2 at 7 p.m. Delton wrestlers compete; prepare for state meet The Dekon Freestyle Wrestling Club has recently competed in tournaments in Portage. Way land and Battle Creek. Here are the local results from those events: At Wayland Group O Login Durbin (40) third place. Group II Mark Loveland (50) third place; Matthew Loveland (50) fourth place; Paul Betcher (70) third place; Quinn Debolt (75) third place; Chris Miller (95) third place. Group III David Wolfgang (105) second place. Group IV Anthony Mead (95) fourth place. At Harper Creek Group O Bradley VanOstran (58) second place. Group I Patrick Fales (77) second place. Group II Mark Loveland (50) first place; Matthew Loveland (50) third place; Paul Betcher (75) fourth place; Quinn Debolt (75) second place; Donovan Hoffman (80) fourth place; Justin Broadhurst (95) first place; Mitchell Duquesnell (heavyweight) first place. Group III Steven Case (90) third place; Brian Springer (95) fourth place; David Wolfgang (105) first place; Octavio Romero (heavyweight) first place. WRESTLERS... continued on page 15 6-4,6-1 win versus Zeeland. Hastings (4-7) battled Grand Ledge Monday and fell 6-2. Winners for the Saxons were Josh Hendershot at No. I singles (6-3, 6-0) and Trenton Smith at No. 2 singles (7-6 (3), 7-6 (2). In matches last week, Hastings beat Lowell 5-3 (May 8) and Wayland 6-2 (May 10). Postings wins against Lowell were Josh Hendershot at No. I singles (6-0, 6­ 0), Tony Bowne at No. 2 (6-2, 6-2), Trent Smith and Rick Wank at No. 2 doubles (6-4, 6-2), Sean Fortier and John Wilcox at No. 3 doubles (2-6, 6-2, 6-4) and Matt Norris and James Griph al No. 4 (6-3, 6-3). In the league, Hastings finished with a 1-6 record and were seventh. Collecting victories over Wayland were Josh Hendershot at No. I singles (7-6, 6­ , I) Scan Fortier at No. 3 (6-0, 6-10, Tony Bowne and Kyle Winkler al No. 1 doubles (6-0, 6-0), Trent Smith and John Wilcox at No. 2 (6-2, 6-1), Matt Gergen and Mike Nitz at No. 3 (6-1, 6-1) and Rick Wank and Matt Norris at No. 4 doubles (6-0,6-1). • Trojans' Team Second in Rainbow: Also taking place Saturday was the O-K Rainbow Conference tournament at Spring Lake. The host squad was first with 40 points and Middleville fourth with 18 1/2 points. Scoring a second place in doubles for the. Trojans was the team of Brian Yeazel and Kyle McKeown. Michigan High School Athletic Association regional action takes place Friday. Saxon football camp runs June 12-14 The Saxon Football Technique Camp is designed to give each individual athlete an opportunity to learn the basics of the Saxon offense and defense, as well as punting and kicking skills. The camp is a technique camp and is not a conditioning camp. Seven on seven passing, defensive skills and other situations will be covered. Camp dates are Monday, June 12Wednesday, June 14 and is for players in the seventh-12th grades. Instructions start each day at 9 a.m. and conclude al noon. Athletes are to meet at the high school field house each day at 9 a.m. Drop off and parking is available on the lower practice field and not al the field house. Cost of camp is $35 per player or $60 per family. Checks should be made out to Hastings High School Football Camp anef qi|ile^ to the high school. Scholarships are J mil able by calling coach Jeff Keller. Each athlete should be dressed in workout cloths. Football shoes are also recommended. On hand to give instructions at the camp will be Hastings freshman, junior varsity and varsity coaches as well as current college football players. If you have any questions about the camp, call coach Jeff Keller at 948-9448 or Hastings High School at 948-4409. Have a sports story? CaU 945-9554 Rutland Man Bags Big Turkey... Rutland Township resident Jim Carr bagged this tom turkey May 9 while hunting in Hope Township. The bird had an 11 1/2-inch beard and weighed in at over 20pounds. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS CLIMB Mt. YMCA Notice is hereby given tha; the Barry County Ptenning/Zonmg Commission wH conduct a pub­ ic heanng on May 22.2000 at 7:20 RM. in the Community Room. Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court St. Hastings. Michigan. The subject of toe public hearing w« be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordnance, as amended: MAP CHANGE - A 2-2000 Request to n zone property in Sec. 25. Hastings Township (see map). Lots 1-46 ot the Plat of Sundago Parte and al that land tying between the Plat of Sundago Park and the shore of Thornapple Lake in Sec. 25. T3N. R8W. and Help Send Disadvantaged Youth to YMCA Camp! ▲ Saturday, May 2Oth, 9 am-3 pm ▲ Mountain Location: Church Street, Immediately in Front of Library ▲ Anyone 4 years of age and older may dimb. ▲ All climbers use state of the art equipment and are on a safety rope, belayed by a certified Ropes Course Instructor. ▲ $5 for first climb. $3 for each addi­ tional climb. All proceeds help send disadvantaged youth to YMCA Camp Algonquin FROM AR & NRM TO RL-2 AJI of the above mentioned property a located in Barry County. Michigan Interested persons desmng to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbeiy or in writing, wtll be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or taxed to 616­ are sponsors for Mt. YMCA: YMCA of Barry Country 948-4820 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available tor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W State St. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a m to 5 p m (dosed between 12-1 p.m) Monday thru Fnday Ptease cal the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4630 tor further information The County of Barry wW provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the heanng impaired and audio tapes of pnnted materials being considered at the meet­ ing. to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with draabikbes requiring auxiliary aids or services should con­ tact the County ot Berry by writing or call the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 - (616)948-4891 Debbie S Smith, Barry County Clerk NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by .'ease W. Byrd III and Roberta V. Byrd husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc. fA/a Norwest Mortgage. Inc., a California Corporalion. Mortgagee, dated July 1. 1999. and recorded on July 2,1999 in document No 1032013. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is darned to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY-SIX AND 54/100 dollars ($77,296 54), including merest al 11.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby gwen that said mort­ gage w.H be foredosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1DO pm.. on June 22.2000. Said premises are situated r TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are doser^ed as: A parcel of tend r the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, described as: Begnnmg at the West 1 /4 post of said Section 10. thence South 54 Rods for the piece of beginning, thence East 20 Rods 5 feet, thence North 39 Rods 6 1/2 feet, thence West 20 rods 5 feet, thence South 39 rods 6 1/2 feet to the place of beginning, except the S»ate Highway off the West side thereof Excepting a parcel of land commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 10. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, thence 491 feet South along the West Section Ine in center of M-66 for beginning, thence East 335 feet, thence North 250 feet, thence West 335 feet, thence South 250 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shaft be 12 month (s) from the date of such sate. Dated May 11.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite <200015068 Falcons �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 18. 2000 Page 15 Timber: Hastings Wooden Bat tournaments swings on Saturday Where Vitale's Pizza sits today, once stood the A.G. Spaulding Croquet and Baseball Bat Company On the corner of Michigan Avenue and East r ate Street baseball bats were once made The company opened the business in 1879 and it was the largest industry at the time in Hastings, employing some 75 o 100 people. In its first year, the company used upwards of 1.000 cords of wood to make its bats and croquet sets. Spaulding wooden bats were made in Hastings from 1879 until 1886. when the building was lost in a disastrous Tire downtown. The building was never rebuilt, but wooden bats have remained a pan of this city's history ever since. Saturday will be the date of the fifth annual Hastings Wooden Bat Tournament. It is an event that brings The Saxons (2-19-1) have struggled this season, but results from the last couple of games indicate that they are a baseball team on the rise. Monday. Hastings fell to Zeeland 4-3 as the Chix scored two runs in the seventh inning. The Saxons received an RBI and a single each from Dustin Terrel and Jared Currie, but still came up one run short. Shawn Olin (11) attempts a bunt which ends up being a pop up to the infield. (Photo by Perry Hardin) "It was a tough one to swallow." Hoefler said. "The last few losses have bothered the kids a little bit and they have shown a little emotion." Pitcher Corey Micel threw well, but a couple of mistakes hindered the Saxons* winning chances. "We made some base running mistakes," Hoefler said. "Defensively, we played good and Micel had a good game." qnahiy py ^■nihail programs to Hastings High School to swing the At Portage Central Group O Bradley VanOstran (58) fourth place. Group I Patrick Fales (77) first place and (heavyweight) second place. Group II Mark Loveland (50) second place: Matthew Loveland (50) fourth place; Mitchell Duquesnell (heavyweight) first place. Group III Steve Case (90) third place; David Wolfgang (105) fourth place; Octavio Romero (heavyweight) first place. Wrestlers m Group II and III will compete al the Slate meet May 20 at Battle Creek s Kellogg Arena. LEGAL NOTICE Motley of Mortgag* Foraclosura THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conddon* of a mortgage made by Aden M Warners and Mary Warners Husband and Wife (ongma) mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services Inc., a Michigan Corporation Mortgagee, dated October 22. 1998. and record ed on January 6, 1999 n Liber 1023282. Barry County Records Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the BA Mortgage LLC (a who! fy owned subsidiary of Bank of America. NA.) successor m interest by merger of Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assign­ ment dated June 1. 1999 which was recorded on July 14. 1999. m Liber 1032462 Barry County Records, on whch mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-NINE AND 64'100 dollars ($90,649 64). including interest at 7 125% per annum Under the power of sale contained r sad mortgaged and the statute m such case made and provided notice is hereby gwen that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastangs. Ml at 1 00 p m . on June 29. 2000 Sad premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF IRVING Barry County Michigan and are descried as The East 3?0 feet of the South 1330 feet of the East 1/2 of the East 1.2 of the Southeast 1/4 at Section 36 Town 4 North Range 9 West The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated May 18. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593 1300 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bogham Farms Ml 48025 Fie 4200015434 Hawks (6,-15) JV baseball average 10 hits in pair of defeats "It was a tough one to swallow." Dustin Terrel, and his Saxon teammates behind him, watch as the ball sails down the field. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Group IV Anthony Mead (95) fourth place. Pitcher Cory Micel stares in at the plate and fires a fastball down the pipe during Monday’s league contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) A five-run third inning could not save Hastings* junior varsity baseball team from a defeat Monday as 7-**land prevailed 15-5 at Zeeland. Zeeland tallied five n tn the second inning, one in the third .id nine in the sixth. Hastings (1-18, 0-9) received two hits from Ryan Stamm and two RBI and a double from Ted Greenfield. Others collecting hits were Jeremy Shilling, Brandon Burke (RBI). Zac Fulmer, Jeremy Pond (RBI) and Brad Currier (RBI). Hastings had eight hits. Shilling also was the Saxon pitcher. Hastings dropped a 10-6 decision to Lowell last Wednesday at Lowell. Hastings pushed across four runs in the second inning, one in the fifth and one in the seventh. Lowell countered with three in the first inning, three in the second, one in the fourth, one in the fifth and two runs in the sixth inning. Ryan Stamm, Jeremy Shilling. Jeremy Pond and Brandon Burke each had two hits and Stamm, Shilling and Pond all drove in two runs. Stamm and Shilling both had base hits that went for two witto yd , timber. This year's field includes Battle Creek Lakeview of the Twin Valley Athletic Association and state baseball power Ml Pleasant. Hastings assistant coach Jeff Rice once was a star player for the Lakeview baseball program that is coached by Butch Perry In previous years, others programs that took part were former Twin Valley foes Zeeland out-hit Hastings 8-5 and also scored two runs in its third. Hastings collected two runs in the first inning and one in the second. Lowell defeated the blue and gold May 10 by a 12-4 count. The game lasted three hours and was not one of the most wellplayed contests that the Saxon mentor has ever seen on the ball diamond. "It was an ugly game all around,” Hoefler said. "There was something like 10 errors by the two teams, it wasn’t good high school baseball.” Dustin Terrel and Dave Right by had doubles for the Saxons Matt Larsen was the losing pitcher. Lowell scored four in the first, two in the second, two in the sixth and four in the seventh. Hastings tallied two in the fourth and two in the fifth. Coldwater and Sturgis. "We're looking forward to it; there will be good competition." Hastings coach Jason Hoefler -said. "It’s going to be traditional and there will be good baseball." Hastings and Lakeview will open the tournament at 9 a.m., Mt. Pleasant and Lakeview will follow around 11:30 a.m.. Hastings takes on Mt. Pleasant at 1:30 p.m. and the championship game is slated for 3:30 p.m. SPRING CLEAN-UP GET THAT NEW CAR LOOK Christina Mary Benham k (Our Filipino Baby) HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP Graduating from Lakewood with honors. Open House DE-TAR1NG, WASHING. WAXING. BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLY­ MER SEALANT VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO MOTOR CLEANING. COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc WHITE... CpnfirnNMi from imc* 13 Saxon seconds went to Adam Schantz in the 200 (22.8). Sam Stafford in the 400 (5L4) and the 800 relay team of Bruce Carpenter, Adam Schantz, Brandon Dahn and Sam Stafford. The 800 relay team, with their 1:31.9 effort, also set a new school record. Other top places were scored by Joe Shaeffer (fifth in the high jump at 5-10), Schantz (fifth in the 100, 11.4), Stafford (fifth in the 100, 11.4). the 4'v) relay team of Ryan Rowse, Schantz, Dahn and Carpenter (third, 45.2), Jacob Heuss (sixth place and new freshman record of 2:04.2 in the 800) and the 1600 relay team of Dahn, Cullen McKeough. Tim Cole and Heuss (sixth, 3:44). A Cut Above Lawn Service “You Grow it, We’U Mow it” 7475 Hammond Rd. Freeport, MI 49325 • Commercial and Residential • 616-765-3809 June 4 • 2-4pm Dana Module Lakewood United Methodist Church <«1«) 745-3341 <*!*) *45-5715 dam® voyagcr.net jdtause®voyager.ent JcfT Hauvc 10265 E. Brown Rd., Lake Odessa, Ml PICK-UP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. bases. Ted Greenfield, Zac Fulmer, Brad Currier and Cory Pettengill each had one hit in Hastings' 12-hit attack. Love. H ASTI NOS Grandma & Grandpa The Gathering Place Banquet Hall French 1 /4 MILE SOUTH OF E.W BLISS 616/945-5607 is having their “Grand Opening" Ntey 20, 2000 • 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. We are located at 112 N. Main Street. Nashville. CITY OF HASTINGS Ml 49073 (Comer of Maple St. & Main St.) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2Xjren Funeral Home. inc. Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Cky 1401 N. Broadway at Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 945-2471 Council wilt hold a Pubic Heanng on June 12. 2000. at 7:30 p.m. in the City Han Council Chambers. 201 E. State Street. Hastings, Michigan, to review the Special Assessment Ron on the Downtown Paricing Assessment District. FAMILY SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Wren Information on the above public heanng and min­ Funeral Home, Hastings. If you are an individual utes ot said heanng win be available at the office of with good communication skills, are mature, neat, articulate, can dress professionally and have an the City Clerk. 201 interest in assisting families document their future funeral needs along with funding options, please respond with a letter of interest and/or resume to: Wren Funeral Home. Inc. David C. Wren. President 1401 North Broadw ay Hastings. Ml 49058 East Slate Street. Hastings. Michigan. The City win provide necessary ree nable aids and services Hastings City upon seven days notice 201 East State Clerk, to the Street. Hastings. Michigan, or can 616 945-2468 or TDD call relay service 1-800-649-3777 Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Plus... The Nashville Ambulance will be host­ ing their Annua) Fundraiser beginning at 6 p.m. following the open house. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Teen Dance 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Dance for the Adults 50/50 Drawing! Door Prizes! Raffle! Tickets available at the door (517-852-966!) Also there will be a concession stand with food available for purchase. Come and join us for an evening of fun! �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 18, 2000 YMCA Community Games 2000 final results announced The YMCA of Barry County Community Games 2000 concluded Saturday after a fun-filled week of a variety of activities. Here is a look at the final results from the Games: Division I Spirit Cup: 1 HPS Final Standings: I. MainStreel Savings Bank, 2. HPS. 3. Coleman Agency, 4. J-Ad Graphics. Archery: 1. MainStreel, 2. Coleman, 3. HPS, 4. Edward Jones Baking: 1. HPS, 2. MainStreel, 3. Coleman, 4. Edward Jones. Banner: I. Edward Jones, 2. Coleman. 3. J-Ad Graphics. 4. HPS Blkt: I HPS. 2. MDOT. 3. MainStreel, 4. Coleman. Bowling Men: 1. Hastings City Bank. 2. MainStreet. 3. HPS. 4. MDOT Bowling Women: 1. Hastings City Bank, 2. HPS, 3. MainStreet, 4. J-Ad Graphics. The Speedway joined the world in mourning the passing of 1998 Kalamazoo Klash participant and friend Adam Petty. Feature winners were Hastings' Joe Bush in the 40-lap Super Late Model event, Alan Vochaska in the 30-lap Limited Late Model finale and Dave Bowen in the 25-lap Factory Stocks event. Bush beat Tom Martin by 0.023 seconds, or basically three inches. Kevin Malosh, another area racer, finished 24th. Brian Bergakker finished 12th in the Limited Late Model feature. Bush is sixth in points. Malosh 20th and Bergakker 22nd In the Factory Stocks, Hastings' Brad Euchre: I. MainStreet, 2. J-Ad Graphics, 3. HPS, 4. Coleman. Golf: I. Hastings City Bank, 2. Coleman, 3. MainStreet. 4. StaffMark. Mini Golf: I HPS. 2. Edward Jones, 3. Coleman. 4. J Ad Graphics. Mystery: I. Coleman, 2. MainStreet, 3. HPS. Co-ed Relay: I. MainStreet. Relay Men: J. MainStreet. Relay Women: 1. Coleman, 2. MainStreet. Mile Men: 1. Edward Jones, 2. MainStreet. Softball: 1. J-Ad Graphics, 2. MainStreet. Tug-of-War: 1. MainStreet, 2. J-Ad Graphics. 3. HPS. Volleyball: I. MainStreet, 2. Coleman, 3. HPS, 4. Edward Jones. Walk: I. Coleman. 2. HPS. 3. Hastings City Sank, 4. Edward Jones. Final Standings: 1. Hastings Mutual. 2. Bradford White, 3. Flexfab, 4. Hastings Area Schools. Archery: I Flexfab. 2. BWC, 3. Hastings Mutual. Baking: I. Hastings Mutual, 2. BWC, 3. Simpson, 4. Flexfab. Banner: I. Pennock, 2. Hastings Mutual. 3. BWC, 4. Tyden. Bike: 1. Hastings Mutual. 2. BWC, 3. Flexfab. Bowling Men: 1. Simpson, 2. Hastings Mutual, 3. BWC and Flcxfab. Bowling Women: 1. Hastings Mutual, 2. BWC, 3. Simpson, 4. Pennock. Euchre: 1. BWC, 2. Hastings Mutual, 3. Flexfab, 4. Hastings Area Schools. Golf: I. Simpson, 2. Hastings Area Schools. 3. Flcxfab, 4. BWC. Mini-Golf: 1. BWC, 2. Hastings Area Schools. 3. Hastings Mutual, 4. Flexfab. Mystery: I. Hastings Mutual, 2. BWC. 3. Hastings Area Schools. 4. Pennock. Co-ed Relay: 1. Hastings Area Schools, 2. BWC, 3. Hastings Mutual, 4. Flexfab. Relay Men: 1. BWC, 2. Hastings Area Schools, 3. Hastings Mutual, 4. Flexfab. Relay Women: I. Hastings Area Schools, 2. Hastings Mutual. 3. Pennock, 4. BWC. Mlle Men: I. BWC, 2. Hastings Area Schools, 3. Hastings Mutual. Mile Women: 1. BWC, 2. Hastings Mutual. 3. Hastings Area Schools. Softball: 1. Flexfab, 2. Hastings Mutual, 3. Tyden, 4. Simpson. Tug-of-War: I. BWC, 2. Pennock. 3. Flexfab, 4. Hastings Mutual. Volleyball: 1. Flexfab, 2. Hastings Mutual, 3. Hastings Area Schools, 4. Pennock, Simpson and Tyden. Walk: 1. Pennock, 2. Hastings Mutual. 3. Tyden. 4. BWC. The Good Sportsmanship award went to MDOT. The Community Games 2000 had a great turn-ouL The baking event itself had 36 participants and over 60 entries. Division III Spirit Cup: I. Hastings Mutual. Shellenbarger won his heat race and placed 11 th in the feature, John Termeer was 14th in the feature and Toby Montgomery wound up 16th in the feature. For Shellenbarger, it was his fourth heat race win in the last five weeks. Shellenbarger is now fifth in points, Termeer 13th and Montgomery 16th. This Saturday, NASCAR weekly racing series racing action continue* and the Auto Vale Super Sprints are also to be on hand. This will be the only appearance of the "Winged Warriors" during the 2000 season. Gates open at 2 p.m.. qualifying begins at 4:30 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. HPS (Jan Tossava and Pam Pam Patten) battles J-Ad Graphics (Marty VanHouten and Angie Sarver) in the euchre tournament. Hoot Gibson auctions off some tasty treats during the baking contest. The Pennock Hospital Tug-of-War team gives it their best pull. John Termeer stands by his car following a recent A heat triumph at the Kalamazoo Speedway. (BK Photos) The winner of the Spirit Cup in Division I was HPS. Have an interesting sports story? Call us at 945-9554 Stop in for Spring Wheel Deals American Racing and Uhra - All Kinds of Wheels Available - • Tune Ups • Oil Changes • Mechanic on Duty • Struts • Shocks • Brakes • Mufflers • Batteries Petersen Enterprises ltjj. 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Call or wnte for applications for absent voters ballot Final application date June 10. 2000, 2:00 p.m. NOTICE COUNTY AUCTION made the dean's list at Grand Valley State University SATURDAY, MAY 20 • 1 PM One week condo stay in Gulf Shores, Alabama; one night stay in the Jacuzzi Room at the Adroume House; All Stale MS. certificate; computer supplies; lube, oil and filler certificates; moccasins; gift certificates from local restaurants and local merchants; stamp col­ lection with stamps: glass top table; free local moving; Huffy bicy­ cle. programmable digital thermostat; Berkley cherry wood casting rod; basket of American Spoon Foods; collectible teddy bear; pies from local police agencies and others; toy ID tractor, lawn chairs; and numerous other items still being donated. Call the Barry County Chamber Office or click onto wwwbafrymal.com for updated auction list or contact Gail Marsh at the Red Cross office for more information. Available at the Hastings Area Schools Administration ^Destiny Seebe* PUBLIC AUCTION The Bany County Ares Chamber of Commerce is havings its annu­ al rood raising public auction. The auction is one of many events being held as part of Spring Fest 2000 Other events will include a car show on the courthouse lawn, county wide garage sales, Thornapple River clean up, YMCA climbing tower, kids gimes. food booths, coloring contest, fingerprinting by D.A.R.E.. blood pressure checks and other special events. Bring your lawn chairs, your family and show your support for the Bam County Community. Tents will be provided. NOTICB ABSENTEE BALLOTS ANNUAL ELECTION JUNE S2, 2000 CONGRATULATIONS! Barry County will sell surplus equipment at auction on Saturday. May 20. 2000 in the for­ mer City Hall parking lot. 102 S. Broadway. The auction will begin at 10:00 a.m. — Mom & LeRoy Questions should be directed to auctioneer Hoot Gibson at 948-8325. ■iiiiiiiaBuiiiiinatiiiinniiiuiiiiBiitiiiiMiiiiiii'..Biiiitiaiiiiiia ------------------- . ;.rj.=:: = ■ mm gnini WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT Anne's REQUEST FOR BIOS Foods IIIlliB NATURAL FOODS. VITAMINS. HERBS ;niiiia Seated Massage Friday, May 19, from 11 am-2 Offered by Dann Moesta P.M. iiimB Open: Mon.-Fr. 10-6; SAT. 10-4 KENDALL TOMAS 945^5016 Cm OF HASTINGS CLPARTMENT OF PU3UC SERVICES 104 E. STATE ST, HASTINGS The City of Hastings is soliciting bids for variable fre­ quency drive controller for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Influent pumps. Specifications are available in the City Clerk's office at Hastings City Hal. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be m the City's best m»erest, pnce and other factors considered. Sealed brds shall be dearty marked "V.F.D. Bld". Bids shall be received at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 E State Street. Hastings. Michigan, 49056 until 10:00 a.m. on May 31, 2000. at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud 945-0575 Wifi ■llllllB.'illlilB'llllllllBlllllllllHilillllllBlIIIIIUIBlIIllilllBnillllllB LEGAL NOTICE Motley of Mortgage Sala THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMFT1NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Ames and Helena Ames, husband and wife (orig>nal mortgagors) to UnRed Companies Lending Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 2. 1997. and recorded on December 9. 1997 on Document * 1005056. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to United Companies Lending Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated February 9. 2000. which was recorded on April 10. 2000, on Document 81042989. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of SEVENTEEN THOU­ SAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVFNTY-EIGHT AND 45/100 DOLLARS (S17.878 45), including interest at 13.990% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at Barry County Courthouse in H.-tings. Ml at 100 p.m., on June 15. 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Starting at a posit 1320 feel South of the Northwest comer of Section 24. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, thence South 460 fee*, thence East 330 feet, thence North 460 feet, thence West 330 feet to the place of beginning Excepting therefrom starting at a point 1575 feet South of the North West comer of Section 24. thence South 205 feet, thence East 330 feet, thence North 205 feet, thence West 330 feet to the Place of Beginning MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME DESCRIPTION 1978 REDMAN 1113A8031 SIN­ GLEWIDE MOBILE HOME Borrower, bemg the true and lawful owner of record of the Mobie Home bemg mortgaged with the property, deciares that it is Borrower s intent that the moMe home lose its nature as personal­ ty and become realty Borrower further deciares that the mobile home shall remain permanently attached as a part of the real property and wil not be removed therefrom. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such safe, unless determmed abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such safe Dated May 11. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 594-4513 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 F4e *200013809 Dolphins (6/8) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 18. 2000 - Page 17 MANOR faces financial woes, continued from page 5 bon to be paid monthly to the state for ev­ ery Medicaid patient). Here. Thornapple Manor pays its own MOE... it's really a county obligation," he said. At other county medical care facilities, the average expenses are 65 percent for salaries “basically because they didn't have as much therapy-related contract services" and fringe benefits and depreciation are about the same as Barry's, Horan said. “For about a 10-year period of time the facility (Thomapplc Manor) has done ex­ tremely well pretty much on their own. There is no county support, there is no millage, they are paying their own MOEs and paying their own interest and principal on bonds you didn't have to concern your­ self much with the operations." Now, with the changes in census and re­ imbursement it has had a "significant toll at the facility." he said Twenty-five of the 36 county-owned medical care facilities have voter-approved operating millage or building millage. Six of them receive a subsidy from the county, he said, noting that years ago. Barry County financially subsidized Thornapple Manor. There arc only a couple of facilities in the state that have no county millage or subsidy. Horan said. Thornapple Manor is the only facility of the 36 that has bond and interest debt pay­ ments on its books, he noted. Horan praised the Manor's financial records. "There were no weaknesses in internal controls. The accounting system out there is in excellent shape, the records out there are in great shape.. " He recommended looking at "alternative sources of revenue for the facility so that this facility can continue on into the future and meet the needs of the residents of Barry County. We recommended looking into subsidy, millage, grants and other addi­ tional revenue sources. Times are chang­ ing." Discharges and admissions used to be about five a month when the occupancy was nearly full at Thomapplc Manor, but he noted that admissions and discharges ex­ ceeded 150 in 1998, and were more than 250 in 1999. Average deaths have been about 30 a year at the facility and in 1999 there were 80 because "some of the long time residents passed away and we have approximately 25 open beds as a result of that," Horan said. Hastings School budget reaches $21.7 million by Mary McDonough Staff Writer For the last few years, the Hastings Area School System has had to dip into its sav­ ings to balance the budget, but this year a projected surplus of $138,000 left over from the 1999/2000 school year will allow the district to balance its revenues and ex­ penditures without having to use the dis­ trict's savings. A new 2OOO-2OOI budget proposing $21,754,127 in revenues and expenditures was presented to the Hastings School Board Monday. A public hearing on the new bud­ get has been set for Monday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School. The budget projects a 4.1 percent in­ crease in spending, from $20.9 to $21.8 million. As usual, primary expenditures will be for the salaries and fringe benefits of teachers, administrators and support staff, with increased funding set aside for two new elementary school media special­ ists. A total of $52,000 in federal grant money is also included in the new budget that will allow the district to hire a new first grade teacher. An increase of $124,800 NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that toe Townsttp Board of FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! Rutland Charter adopted Ordinance No. 76 at its meeting held on May 10. 2000. Said Ordinance io become effective eight (8) day* after puMcaton of tots noece Ordrance No. 76 appears betow. Interested persons may seethe copies of said Ordinance al toe Rutland Charier Township Hal. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 pm.. Mondays and Thursdays. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 76 EFFECTIVE SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings, 1-800-501-1777 . ext. 5224 An Ordinance to amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by amending subsection 3.56 of Article II! of sard Ordinance by MNMtfng subsection 20 22 (A) of establish an effective date and to repeal all other ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY. I®CHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION I AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE HI - SUBSECTION 3.56 OF THE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION N AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XX • SUBSECTION 20.22 (A) OF THE RUTLAND CHARTER TQWNSHP. continuous process of school improve­ ment. According to Jerry Mueller, principal at Pleasantview, "along with hosting peri­ odic on-site evaluations by a visiting team of educators, each NCA school is accredited on the basis of an annual report on condi­ tions in the school and on such supplemen­ tary information as the Commission on Schools requests. The continued accredita­ tion means that the conditions for effective education exist in the school.” Also at the board meeting Monday, members accepted a $6,904 gift from the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation which included $5,000 donated by Hastings resident Lawrence Kensington for the new steel drum band at the high school. The board also voted to spend $8,242 on 250 new geography textbooks for sixth grade social studies students and $4,650 on 100 algebra textbooks for high school math Subsection 2022 (A) SITE PLAN REVIEW of Artido XX of the Rutland Charts. Township Zoning Ordinance is repealed and a new subsection 20.22 (A) is adopted to read as fol­ lows: 2022 SITE PLAN REVIEW A Developments Requiring Site Plan Review: The Building Inspector or Zoning Administrator shall not issue a building permit or zoning per­ mit for the construction of the foOowing buildings, structures or uses until a detailed site plan has been review*.:! and approved by the Townstap Planning Commission 1. Multiple tamrfy restoennai development 2. Mottle home part devel­ opment. 3. Office development. 4. Commerctai development. 5. Industrial development. 6. PUD. 7. R-4/Pemuned uses other than 1 A 2 family residential 8. Al special exception uses. 9. Site condominium projects 10. Any other uses of land tor which site plan review is required under any provi­ sion ot tois ordnance. SECTION III - PENALTY SECPON IV - SEVERABILITY This Ordinance and toe various parts, sections, subsec­ tions. provisions, sentences and clauses are severable If any part of this Ordinance is found to be unconstitutional or invalid, it ts declared that toe remainder of tors Ordinance shall not be affected thereby. SECPON V - EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFUCTING ORDINANCES This Ordinance shaB take effect eight (8) days afte' pubiicatxxi after adoption AU Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed VISIT US on the NET with up to the moment information on new items. ROBIN McKENNA. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Log on at... 2461 HEATH ROAD HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (616) 946-2194 minutes of class time per day for the 2000­ 2001 school year. Next fall, students at the high school will begin school at 8:10 a.m. instead of 8:15 a.m., and will be dismissed at 3.-O5 p.m. instead of 2:55. The middle school day will begin al 8:10 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.. and the elementaries will begin at 8:10 a.m. and end at 3:05 p.m. with the exception of Pleasantview, which will be­ gin at 7:25 a.m. and end at 2:20 p.m. Schoessel said the district had to add the additional instruction time because of new state legislation that is gradually increasing the amount of time students are required to go to school. Another change in tjycon tract approved BJfThe board Sdds a at die end of ART* 2000-2001 school year and a day at the be­ ginning of the 2001-2002 school year. The change was required to make up for the loss of a day of instruction prior lo Labor Day. The district has always held classes the Fri­ day before Labor Day, Schoessel said, but new state law says that school districts cannot hold classes the Friday prior to La­ bor Day Also at the meeting, Schoessel an­ nounced that the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools has renewed ac­ creditation for the high school, middle school and Pleasantview Elementary. NCA has also accepted Central Elementary into the process of obtaining accreditation. Schoessel said the district's other elementari^s are getting organized so they can also apply f or accreditation. North Central, a coalition of over 8,000 schools and 1,000 colleges and universities in the central U.S., works with schools to improve the quality of education through a Subsection 3 56 LOT UNE FRONT of Article Ilf of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordrance is repoaisd and a now subsection 3.56 is adopted to road as follows: 3 56 LOT UNE FRONT: A The exterior line or right-of-way ot a road on which a lot fronts or abuts. B. Where a lot has water frontage, the front line shall be the boundary line abutttng toe water No structure or fence shaN be stowed to be constructed in toe setback area that would restrict the view of the occupants of the dwellings on the adjacent properties. Any violaton of tots Ordinance shall be puntshed by a toe not to exceed $500.00 plus costs and/or confinement in the County Jail for a term not to exceed ninety (90) days. In addi­ tion. toe Townsttp speofiofly reserve* toe right and shal have toe authority to proceed in any court ot competent junsdtolion tor the purpose of obtaining an junction, restraining order or other appropriate remedy to compel compliance with this Ordinance in technology costs is projected due lo re­ quired software purchases and increases in repair and maintenance costs. The district is projecting an increase of $965,111 in general state aid. Superinten­ dent Carl Schoessel attributed the increase to a projected rise in the per-pupil state aid allowance of $264 per pupil, from $5,676 to $5,940, and to increased enrollment, which is expected to be up 14 students tills coming year. In other business at Monday's meeting, the board voted to borrow up to $1.5 mil­ lion for the 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 fis­ cal years to cover periods when the district has not yet received state aid. The district traditionally experiences cash flow prob­ lems because the state s fiscal year is differ­ ent, Schoessel said, making necessary short-term borrowing to pay district bills until stale aid is forthcoming. Also at the meeting, the board approved a change in the district's contract with teachers that allows the addition of 15 jadnevvs.com students. And the board was presented a proposed school improvement plan listing areas on which the district will focus in the coming school year They include: 1) Develop an integrated curriculum through staff development opportunities and coordinated department activities. 2) Provide a safe and secure learning en­ vironment through such activities as peer mediation, student leadership, and parent education programs. 3) Use school-community resources to promote education and market schools. 4) Examine a restructuring of the ele­ mentary school program by focusing on expanded technology and integrated media services, science, physical education, and art and music education. 5) Continue to promote global awareness and cultural/finc arts opportunities through expanded family involvement. 6) Explore a collaborative community approach to comprehensive early childhood and child care services. Students receive bike helmets, bike safety tips Northeastern Elementary first-graders were the recent recipients of free bike helmets, thanks to the Brain Injury Association of Michigan and the Northeastern PTO. The Brain Injury Association gave a grant for the helmets to Northeastern that was matched with funds from the PTO. Other students and family members were able to purchase helmets at reduced rates. Students in DK through fifth grade were also given a presentation on bike safety by Hastings Police Officer Joe Booher (above), who talked about safety issues involved in skateboarding and rollerblading as well. A school-wide Bike Safety Poster Contest was also conducted, with winning posters sent to the Brain Injury Association. Students above are (front, from left) Matthew Mills, Christa Mathis. James Davis, (back, from left) Kevin Bosma. Gabraelle Eaton, and Samantha Rootstra. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sal® THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPC 3E. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven D Bowerman and Cathi Bowerman husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Mortgage America (IMC). Inc , Mortgagee, dated August 25. 1997, and recorded on September 22, 1997 in docu­ ment 1001892, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the IMC Mortgage Company. Assignee by an assignment dated November 22. 1999, which was recorded on January 4. 2000. in document 1039803. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is darned to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO AND 34/100 dollar* ($47,552.34). including interest at 12.500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained tn sad mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby gtven that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1.00 p.m.. on June 8. 2000. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 19 of Block D of Pleasant Shores, in Section 19. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof as 'ecorded m Liber 3 of Plats. Page 59. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Aprri 27. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1303 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie #961010195 Ravens W Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Neil C. Vanderroest. an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis f/k/a Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated May 10.1996. and recorded on May 21. 1996 m Loef 661. on Page 25. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT AND 28/100 dollars ($50,548.28). including interest at 8 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some pari of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p.m . on June 15. 2000 Sad premises are situated m TOWNSHIP GF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land in the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 6 Town 1 North. Range 10 West, described as beginning at a pomt whmh is 1266 56 feet East and 515.89 feet North of the Southwest comer of Section 6 Town 1 North. Range 10 West running thence North 14 degrees 25 minutes East, for 88 feet, thence South 51 degrees 26 minutes East for 177 feet to an intersection with the normal shore Ime of Pine Lake, thence Southwesterly along sa>d shore ime for 48 feet thence North 66 degrees 16 minutes West for 146 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 194BCL 600 3241 a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 4 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593 1305 Trott & Trott, PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 CHe *991011257 Panther s (6'1) Notice ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert P Crose (original mortgagors) to AmenFirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 2.1997. and recorded on September 16. 1997 in Docket No. 1001619, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Homeside Lending. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated September 2, 1997. which was recorded on September 16, 1997. in Docket No. 1001620, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is darned to be due at the dale hereof the sum ot FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE AND 48/'100 dollars ($59 761 48). tnckiding Inter­ est at 8.500% per annum Under too power ot sate contained in said provided, MStlcd la nertroy gk’WfwIsk ■aSf nKMlgage w» be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at puttie venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1 DO pjn, on June 1. 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 20. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, running thence South on a line parallel with toe highway, 115 1/2 feet, thence East 179 feet, thence North 1151/2 feet, thence West 179 feet to toe place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from toe date of such sate, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case toe redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date of such sate. Dated: April 20. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie #991011174 Falcons (5/18) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTE MPT1NG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WF OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the condition* of a mortgage made by Terry L Falkenburg and Velma P. Falkenburg. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Glenwood Financial 1. Inc, Mortgagee, dated September 7. 1995. and recorded on September 13. 1925 In Uber 640. on Page 145, Barry County Records, Michigan, and re recorded on June 19. 1996 in Uber 664. Page 182, Barry County Records and was assigned by said mortgagee to toe First Horizon Home Loans, f/k/a FT Mortgage Companies d/b/a, Carl I. Brown Mortgage. Assignee by an assignment dated September 7. 1995. which was recorded on September 13. 1995. m Uber 640. on Page 151. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTYFOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY­ SEVEN AND 80/100 dollars ($44,767 80). includ­ ing interest at 8 500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at puttie venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml a! 1:00 pjn, on June 8. 2000. Sard premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing at the Northeast comer of toe South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, as a pomt of beginning; thence West 300 feet; thence South 80 feet thence East 300 feet; thence North 80 feet, to the pomt o» beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 morrth(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1946CL 600 3241 a tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated AprH 27. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593-1309 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Singham Farms. Ml 48025 Frfe #200015106 Dolphins (5/25) �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 18, 2000 Hastings job center certified Thanks to a relatively new state-funded job center in Hastings, local resident Rose Hendershot has recovered from the abrupt elimination of her job with a Hastings em­ ployer and gone on to start her own busi­ ness and receive a two-year degree in busi­ ness management from Kalamazoo Com­ munity College. Hendershot was introduced as a “cus­ tomer success” during a ceremony at the Hastings Michigan Works! Service Center, at which a plaque from the state of Michi­ center to help them rind employment. Hendershot, who used both the job center and Job Training Partnership Act Services. gan certifying the new center was pre­ sented. Local dignitaries listened as Tom Mohler, superintendent of the Barry Inter­ mediate School District, said that "we have been working on this a lot of years. We're small in Barry County and often don't have all the resources other counties have We've had to mobilize our resources and bring them together." Mohler said the employment center con­ cept "was bom in Lansing and is actually working in Bany County." Regional centers such as the Hastings fa­ cility have replaced Michigan Employment Security Commission job services in help­ ing unemployed workers find positions. The BISD is contracting with the state to provide the employment service. The center uses a computer "Talent Bank" system where employers list job openings and job seekers post their resumes. Potential em­ ployees can also search for jobs via various Internet access sites, receive help writing their resume from job center staff, and use books, videos and other resources at the Local dignitaries and representatives from the Barry/Branch/Calhoun Michigan Works Agency and the Workforce Development Board gathered at the Hastings which are housed in the same location as the job center, to help her recover from the abrupt elimination of her position doing Rose Hendershot the same time she lost her job. and "it felt like everything was ending." Through help, however. Hendershot was able to turn her hobby of photography into her own business, Photographic Memory, and also graduate from KCC, where she re­ ceived an award April 24 as Outstanding Graduate in the career and occupational edu­ cation division. Hendershot is now working out of her home photographing weddings, children, families, and high school seniors. SpringFest set for this weekend Shelly Sulser St^f Writer Sprucing up for spring will be one of the many goals of a festive three days in Hast­ ings this weekend when the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce hosts by SpringFest 2000. With the return of old favontes such as the county-wide garage sales, street sweep, kids' games, auction and car show, the May 19-21 festival also brings with it some new and different attractions as well. "It's much more of a big deal than in the past." said festival coordinator Gayle Marsh, referring to the what formerly was called "Spring Fling." • The festive weekend kicks off Friday with the day-long, county-wide garage sales. Sales, listed in this week's Reminder classifieds, are set to take place in Lake Odessa. Woodland, Delton. Hastings, Fine Lake and Doster, as well as other areas in rural Barry County, such as a large, five- family sale on Yeckley Road. Wluk the sales gel under way. 9 a.m. Star Elementary's Young Citizen of the Month for May is Justine Peake, shown here with teacher Kathy Roberts. research in the accounting department of a local bank. Hendershot said her mother was dying at Michigan Worksl Service Center, housed in the Barry Intermediate School District building on Woodlawn, to celebrate the presentation of a plaque certifying the center. also marks the start of the Hastings Street Sweep by ambassadors from the local ele­ mentary schools and businesses at the cor­ ner of State Street and Jefferson. The KCC Career Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fehsenfeld Center on M-179 (Chief Noonday Road), just south of the Hastings city limits. From 3 to 8 p.m., the new Charlton Park museum exhibit, "The Test of a Na­ tion, the Honor of a Country." will be un­ veiled during a dedication ceremony. Ad­ mission is free. Also at Charlton Park Historic Village, Museum and Recreation Area will be an old-fashioned flapjack dinner with live en­ tertainment. also from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday. Cost for the dinner is $4 for adults and S2 for children. An added attraction during the Chariton Park festivities will be a sky dive jump at the park by Skydive Hastings, weather permitting. A new attraction for SpringFest will be a Thornapple River cleanup, celebrating the County Water Quality Action Committee and Thornapple River Watershed Group. The trash cleanup will take place from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 20, be­ ginning and ending at Tyden Park. "They’ll be in the river using canoes to clean up the river and its banks from the airport to Charlton Park," said Marsh. The group also will host a festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tyden Park, featuring free Thornapple River folk music, exhibits and river informatioi.. said Marsh. (See re­ lated story) And a waterball competition between a number of area fire department teams will be an exciting new attraction on Saturday. May 20. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Garage sales will take place all day Sat­ urday, as will sky dive jumps at Skydive Hastings on Airport Road in Rutland Township. (Take North M-37 to Airport Road.) A slew of other festivities in between will include: * Saturday. May 20. wil! also feature the ’ YWCAcliiribJng fSMSHhFtMfiaTSffR! near the Courthouse from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., activities and exhibits from 9 aun. to 4 p.m., games for kids, a Commission on Aging Mcals-on-Wheels Walk-a-thon at 10 a.m. with registration at 9:30. A public auction at 1 p.m. will be held to raise funds for Chamber of Commerce activities and expenses. Some of those items will include a new, oval Black and Glass breakfast table donated by Second Hand Corners, a kids' bike donated by Wal­ Mart, a 1999 Commemorative Stamp Book from the U.S. Post Office in Hast­ ings. a White-Roden, programmable, digi­ tal thermostat from Welton's Heating and Cooling, free moving service from 2 Men and a Truck, a Berkley Graphite Fishing Rod from Al & Pete's Sporting Goods, a Teddy bear from Heart's Desire and a basket of food from Al Fresco. Other items on the auction block include one night's stay at the Adrounie House Bed and Breakfast, software from Arris Matrix, a first aid kit ar.d 10 percent off a CPR or first aid course from the Red Cross, sun ---- WWMVSrMMVpateir Hastings Exchange Club honors Young Citizens of the Month Ryan Morrison, shown here with teacher Eleanor Vonk. is Young Citizen of the Month for May from Pleasantview Elementary School. Mike McPhillips. selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizen of the Month for May at St. Rose School, is shown here with teacher Diane Brighton. Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens ot the Month honors for May from the Exchange Club of Hastings, shown with assistant Pnndpal Mark Martin are (from left) Dani Hodges. Adam Case. Ashley Blankenship, Casey McClelland and Zac Allen. Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for May, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Lacy Lancaster and Jesse Ellwood, shown with teacher Jane Merritt. students at Northeastern elementary School who have earned Exchange Club ot Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades tor May are Nathan Meek and Ashley Wagner, with teacher Don Schils Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for May, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Bryan Skedgell and Emily Benningfield, with Principal Judy Bieriein. Missing horn the photo is Kayla Romanak. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 18. 2000 - Page 19 BOARD to have at least four new members, cont. from page 1 Freshmen educators honored for work with new program High school staff members involved in creating the Freshman Academy at Hastings High School were recognized by the Hastings School Beard Monday. The Freshman Academy program helps middle school students make the transition from junior high to high school. Ninth-graders take the 85-minute class twice a week to help them adjust to block scheduling and build both social and academic skills. The program has reduced the percentage of freshmen who expenence academic failure and increased their attendance. The program was recently recognized by the Michigan Education Association and the Michigan Association of School Boards. Pictured (from left) are high school assistant principal Mike Schneiderhan, Jeff Keller. Kim O'Mara, Mike Engle, Gary Ivinskas, and Vickie Sleevi. who serves as vice chairwoman on the board, will seek her fifth consecutive term since first being elected in 1992. Her chal­ lenger will be William Cook, former Hast­ ings Mayor who also ran for 87th District State Representative in 1994. • Fourth District (Carlton Township, Hastings Township, Precinct One of Irving Township and a small part of Woodland Township) — Republic a;. Ken Neil and Democrat Eileen Oehler will square off in the November general election. The winner will replace Board Chairman James Bailey, who has filed to run for 87th District State Representative. • Fifth District (Maple Grove and Castle­ ton townships and most of Woodland Township) — Incumbent Republican Jeff MacKenzie of Woodland will seek his sec­ ond term. His opposition in the Aug. 8 primary wi>! be Wayne T. Curtis of Nashville. • Sixth District (Orangeville and Yankee Springs townships) — Incumbent Repub­ lican Clare Tripp will face a challenge in November from Democrat Dec Lowell. Both hail from the Yankee Springs area. Tripp is seeking her second term. Lowell is a community activist, particularly with the Jaycees. • Seventh District (Assyria, Baltimore and Johnstown townships) — incumbent Republican Emmet Herrington will run for his fourth consecutive term. Two other Republicans, Thomas J. Wing and Randy R. Murphy, will vie with him in the Au­ gust primary. • Eighth District (Prairieville Township and most of Barry Township) — Incum­ bent Republican Rod Goebel has decided against seeking re-election. Two Republi­ cans, Wayne H. Adams and James Alden, will meet in the primary to decide who will be his successor. State and national races Meanwhile, the 87th District Slate Rep­ resentative's race to succeed Terry Geiger will sec an Aug. 8 primary race between Republicans James Newell and James Bai­ ley. The winner will meet Democrat Henry Sanchez in the November general election. Bailey is stepping down as County Board chairman, a post he has held since 1995, to run for the state office. Newell just recently retired as commander of the Hastings post of the Michigan Slate Police. Geiger was first elected in 1994, but is being forced out of Lansing this year be­ cause of term limits. In the three congressional districts that include Barry County, all will have con­ tests in November and one will have an unusual twist, a Democratic primary. Republican incumbent Peter Hoekstra of Holland, who has served since 1993, will seek his fifth two-year term as Second Dis­ trict congressman. He will be challenged again by Democrat Bob Shrauger of Pentwal :r. The two met in the general election two years ago. The Second District in Barry County in­ cludes Thornapple. Yankee Springs, Or­ angeville and Prairieville townships and about one-third of Hope Township. Republican incumbent Vem Ehlers, first elected in a special runoff in 1993 to suc­ ceed the late Paul Henry, wHI face one of two Democrats in the Nov. 7 general elec­ tion in the Third District. The two Democrats are Gregory A. Frushour of Ada and Timothy W. Steele of Grand Rapids, who will meet in the Aug. 8 primary. The Third District includes Irving, Rut­ land, Carlton, Hastings, Woodland and Castleton townships and portions of Hope and Baltimore townships in Barry County. Nick Smith, the Republican congress­ man from the Seventh District since 1993, will meet Democrat Jenny Criltendon of Leoni in the November general election. The Seventh District includes Baltimore, Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships in Barry County. Send your graduate out into the real world with some words of hope, congratulations and encouragement. Compose your own message in a classified ad or show them off with a photo & message the choice is all yours! It's a great way to let any graduate know how you feel about their accomplishments. Senior band students at HHS recognized Members ol the Hastings High School band who are seniors played their last concert Monday evening. Seniors alt received a plaque honoring their participation in the band. Additional awa. *s were received by Andy Hollenbeck, who received the Johi ,^ip Sousa Band Award. Antosia Myers, who received the Gerry Lynn Steward Memorial Band Award, and Joshua Doe. who received the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award. Myers' award was given by the band directors and the other two awards were voted on by band members. Pictured in front, from left, are Hollenbeck, Myers. Doe, Mary Wright, Amber Wilde, and Katrina Wyman. In the middle row, from left. areStephen Gamer. Brandon Willard, Robert Shafer, Amanda Buskirk. Elwood Davis III. Jonathan Sciba, and Emily Pierce. In the back row, from left, are Randy Sciba, Brandon Eddy. Andrew Safie, Joseph Martin, Andrew Misak, and Nathan McKelvey. Missing from the photo are Lisa Wiltrout and Heather Rose. future endeavors I---------------------------- Love. Mom 8 Dap Fifty-some people attended the Southern Barry County Forum, held May 10 in the Delton Kellogg High School cafeteria. u FORUM group identifies “issues” cont. from page 3 "1 was happy that they (people at the fo­ rum) said we should have more safety on 43. I think the land use plan is a good thing to have. Right to farming is a good issue because of the urban development that's going on." She noted that corporate farming is in the future and that Hope Township sent representatives to view corporate farming m Pennsylvania where methane gas from manure is being used to operate generators. “So people can have corporate farming and make it pay. Corporate farming is an issue that's going to be coming up because small fanners just can't make a go of it. "I like the suggestion that we have more activities for seniors and affordable hous­ ing." DeVnes added. "I thought this was very informative." she said of the forum. "Our township has its own ordinances so we covered a lot of the things.** Kirby was pleased with the evening, too. "These kinds of things can be incredibly boring and under-attend." Iarby said dunng a break. "I am incredibly pleased with the crowd that’s here ..People seem really en­ gaged (in discussion) ...I’m amazed at the energy we're getting this late in the day ." Kirby took the citizens through a con­ sensus building process to identify key is­ sues and areas of concern. Topics were dis­ cussed tn small groups, according to the various interests, and then put into written statements. Many of the people who attended were candidates, elected officials and people con­ nected in some fashion to local and county government and agencies. Issues identified at the forum were: • Enforcement of existing ordinances per­ taining to trash and junk cars. • Zoning, land use and development: managed growth, key holing, green space/open spaces, farmland preservation, update/modemize environmental regula­ tions and property owners’ rights. •Taxation, land should be taxed accord­ ing to its use and not based upon arbitrary "best use." • Wildlife management: Ninety-eight percent of open and agricultural land in Barry County is private land. Management can only be accomplished through the pri­ vate owners in the county. The key to this is support of the Conservation District through funding and recognition. • Protection of surface and ground water Development of inventory of water re­ sources in county...improve and implement land use plan and zoning ordinances to ad­ vance water protection purposes; support and fund the Conservation District. • Infrastructure issues: more safety on M­ 43 and a traffic light at M-43 and Orchard, improved gravel and paved roads, better management of sewer/water systems, more curbs and gutters. • Advance sustainable environmentally friendly agriculture and wetland protection. • Accountability: County commission meetings should be held in the evening, better oversight of county programs and the spending of taxpayers' dollars, better publi­ cation of county commission minutes in the Reminder and Banner. • Human Resources: improvements to the quality of life such as senior citizen ac­ tivities, youth problems, school, recre­ ation, affordable housing, safety services. "This should be a cooperative effort be­ tween adjoining townships and supported by the county," the citizens said in a writ­ ten statement. • Economic development: Development of industrial and commercial property in cooperative union with adjoining town­ ships and supported by the county. The M­ 37 corridor and M-43 were other concerns. The forum was sponsored by the newly formed Southern Barry County Forum Committee, a non-partisan committee of citizens from the area. They obtained a grant from the Barry Community Founda­ tion to support the forum project. B This size Enclosed please find my special prepaid Class of 2000 Grad Ad Compose your own message below • " | Name_______________________________________ | Address_____________________________________ J Phone___ | Total Words Total Enclosed $___________ I 16 Words - $4.00 • Additional Words - 10a each । Deadline is 12:00 Noon Tuesday May 23 Our Grad Ad Page will publish May 25th and June 1st Don’t Miss It! �Page 20 - The Waitings Banner - Thursday. May 18. 2000 COURT NEWS: Leniency ran out for 19-year-old Hast­ ings man Timothy Leach in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday when Judge James Fisher sentenced him to four to 30 years in prison because "society needs to be disas­ sociated from you so you aren't out cruis­ ing around looking for someone to beat up." Leach pleaded with Fisher for nearly an hour, claiming that nothing has been done by the courts to help him succeed and that putting him in prison is just "warehousing the problem." Leach was convicted of violating proba­ tion he was serving on a previous convic­ tion of conspiracy to commit home inva­ sion in 1998. In that case, Leach was among three other people convicted of breaking into a Johnstown Township home and beating the resident with baseball bats over drug deal­ ings. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 /./•»//A (tniiltn ■ JOHN DEERE 240: I4hp Kawasaki Low hours, good con­ dition. $ 1.950 OBO 945-3021 \!ixn llanmns ■ GUITAR/BASS LESSONS and minor instrument repair. For appt call 616-962-2131. I i>r Still' \ult> LAMINATE FLOORINC AT $1.99 SQ. FT. 15 year war­ ranty. several colors, cash and carry, 100 sq. ft minimum pur­ chase. Bargain shopper prices on carpet too’ Call Westen's Car­ pet. 210 E. Mam. Middleville. 616-795-3000. Open TuesdayFriday 10am-6pm. Saturday 10am-3 pm. Come xee us, we’re worth the drive. ELEMENTARY TEACHER/ CLASSROOM AIDES- to $!3.49/hr ♦ benefits package! Non/certified! Many entry/ skilled! 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Inc. 616-374-8400 Host Dan Bergman. BLILDABLE LOT: access to Long Lake. $6,500. 517-543­ 9483______________________ FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW OR$0DOWN! Gov't* Bank Repos being sold now! Fi­ nancing available! Local listings. 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5225 Leach was later convicted of committing retail fraud when he stole a carton of cigarettes from the Hastings Admiral Sta­ tion. And, Leach was among a group of teenagers who allegedly attempted to beat an employee of Mancino's last September. In that incident, one of his companions, Chad Campbell, fell from the back of a van in the Kmart parking lot and died of head injuries five days later. Fisher said he took all of those incidents into consideration when fashioning his sen­ tence as well as a previous incident in 1989, in which Leach stole $3,000 and failed to pay restitution. He also considered Leach's 1997 conviction for breaking and entering, for testing positive for marijuana las' November and his involvement in the Hastings "drug culture." "Instead, your attitude is, Tm irresponsi­ ble, I've stolen, I won't pay them back, I won't go to substance abuse counseling, I won’t go to school,'" said Fisher. "What is the correct response, then, if its not to send you to prison?" Leach said in 1997, his main object was to have fun. "I didn't care what happened to me, I didn't care about the law and what the community thought of me, I was young and stupid and had my head up my butt," said Leach. "Now. I’ve got a kid on the way and that scares me to death." Leach added that being in the wrong place at the wrong time is the story of his life. "I've been trying to change my life," said Leach. "What can you point lo?" said Fisher. "The last three years. I’ve spent 90 per­ cent of it in jail," replied Leach. "It is a long time. I want to change my life, but I can't do it behind bars." Fisher asked Leach if getting off of drugs would help him accomplish that goal. "Yes," said Leach. "Then why didn't you go to substance abuse counseling?" Fisher asked. Leach said he chose not to attend because be was sleeping after working all night, the same reason he failed to report to his pro­ bation agent and pay his fines and costs. "I don't think that deserves going to jail for five years," said Leach. "I have a drug problem and an anger management prob­ lem. I need help, not prison with other people who are going to make it worse." Fisher said he gave Leach "chance after chance." "I didn't carr about the law far year* and years and years," said Leach. "That's the way I was raised, seeing my dad sell my brothers and beat up on people." But, said Leach, he now worries about missing the birth of his child while sitting in prison. "That's going lo be harder than ever," he said. "I wish you had come to that realization before you fled to Pennsylvania, before you beat up a drug dealer, before you shoplifted," said Fisher. "I can’t give you any more chances." In other court business: • Douglas Lindsay. 46, of Dowling, was originally charged with one count each of first and second degree criminal sexual con­ duct with a girl under the age of 13 be­ tween 1996 and 1998. But after serving probation during the term of a one year delayed sentence, his guilty plea to count two will be set aside, the first degree charge will be dismissed and a guilty plea lo indecent exposure was en­ tered into the record as count three. Lindsay was sentenced to a one year sus­ pended jail sentence on the indecent expo­ sure conviction and was ordered to spent two years on probation. He was also or­ dered to pay $2 ,655 in fines, costs, restitu­ tion and crime victim's fees. "I deeply regret my actions," said Lind­ say. Lindsay has attended counseling, estab­ lished a separate residence, pays for the vic­ tim’s counseling and maintains two house­ holds financially. "I’m glad to see that you've done what you've been asked to do." said Fisher. "It's a very serious offense and I certainly take it very seriously and want you to continue to do the right things in the future." • Jason Betts. 20, of Charlotte, was sen­ tenced to one year in jail with credit for 312 days served on his conviction of proba­ tion violation. He was also ordered to enroll in Kalama­ zoo's KPEP program. The balance of his jail time will be suspended. "Probation is hard for me," said Betts. "I don't understand it. I get a job and do some­ thing good, then I don't want to do it any more and 1 don't know why." Fisher told Betts he's run out of alterna­ tives for him. "From what I understand, KPEP will help me make the right decisions and I re­ ally could use that." "I think so too," said Fisher. • Adolfo Acala was given a one year de­ layed sentence after being charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct after assault­ ing a girl under the age of 13. He will be able to plead to a lesser charge in a year if he is successful under the terms of probation. "I find it hard to believe that an individ­ ual would violate his young (relative) in this way," said Prosecutor Dale Crowley. According to defense attorney Bill Do­ herty, Acala immediately cooperated with police and voluntarily enrolled in counsel­ ing. His counselor has reported that Acala is treatable and was open and honest about what he had done. "Mr. Acala has a very good paying job, he makes significant income and he wants to support his (relative)," said Doherty. "It's been a very devastating event and he's not going to let this happen again." "The blankness of your expression makes me question whether you understand how serious this is," said Fisher. "I hope you understand how good a job your attor­ ney did for you. This is an offense for which I send people to prison for a very long time. This is an offense that has long lasting effects." Fisher pointed out that sexual assault victims tend to grew up to be alcoholics and drug addicts because they are trying to forget. "Your wife wrote in her letter to me that 'I don't feel the state owes him time in jail,*" said Fisher. "I couldn’t disagree more. Its like Humpty Dumpty, Mr. Acala. once the pieces are broken, they can’t be put back together.” Man holds police at bay; gives up peacefully J-Ad Graphics News Service An intoxicated Orangeville Township man who threatened to harm his wife dur­ ing an argument Tuesday night held po­ lice at bay for about three hours before giving up peacefully, according to Sgt. Seth Reed of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. During the argument, the man began loading a weapon, but the woman was able to flee the home to call police for help. "We were going to call our Emergency Services Team (SWAT) to help us but they were tied up with that situation in Cass County," said Reed, referring to an­ other barricaded gunman incident in which a 22-year-old man suspected of killing his parents and 11-year-old brother ended up committing suicide. Reed said no one else was in the Or­ angeville Township home during the time troopers tried to talk the man into giving himself up and the man did not point a weapon at officers. "After he finally came out of the house, he was taken to a hospital," due to his level of intoxication, Reed said. The man was not arrested and charges will be requested by the Michigan Stale Police from the Barry County Prosecu­ tor’s office. No one was injured in the standoff. Man accused of raping teen-ager HASTINGS - A 34-year-old Hastings nun is being held on $150,000 cish bond in the Barry County Jail, awaiting a May 24 preliminary examination oo charges he raped and injured a 17-year-old Hastings girl at his home April 2. Timmy Roaenberg is charged with one count of first degree criminal sexual conduct, which carries a maximum possible penalty of life in prison if convicted. 1 r-TMHraBnV»X»^mwa»<Miia^aaraMKtureofSadunn grams of cocaine lo the same victim prior to the alleged assault. A third charge is a misdemeanor count of furnishing alcohol to the girl during the same alleged incident in the 100 block of Railroad Street. *We believe he gave her the drugs to pul her in an incapacitated state." said Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. "The victim is an acquaintance of his who was visiting his home." Rosenberg was arrested May 15 and his preliminary examination is set to lake place in Barry County District Court Wednesday si 9 a_m. Handgun missing in home Invasion HASTINGS - City police are investigating a reported break-in of a Colfax Street home in which a Magnum Eagle 9 mm, semi-automatic handgun is reported io haw been stolen. The victim told police he had been away from home between 8:30 p.m. and 2:30 ajn. and that his roommate told him when be arrived home at midnight, a back door to the home was ajar. Police said the victims reported that the door’s lock appeared to have been pushed out slightly, but the roommate repaired the lock before police could investigate. Officers reported that the gun's owner kept the gun, worth an estimated $600, inside a safe which is also missing. The incident remains under investigation. Women accused of theft at Goodwill HASTINGS - Three Hastings woman may face charges for allegedly stealing several bags of clothes from the porch of a Goodwill collection site in the Felpausch parking lot May 10. Police said the women were spotted taking the clothes anu putting them inside a vehicle before driving away. When police arrived at one suspect's residence, all three women were observed sorting through the stolen garments, Hastings City Police reported. One of the suspects denied taking the clothes from Goodwill, then said she lied and that she had instead taken them from Goodwill with permission from the organization. Police learned that the name given to police by the suspect turned out to be false and charges are pending. The clothes were taken into evidence by police. Charges pending against ex-husband PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - Stalking and trespassing charges are pending against a Plainwell man who allegedly appeared at his ex-wife's home May 14 after being charged three times previously with trespassing and home invasion at the same residence. The 37-year-oId man registered a .30 on a preliminary breath test at the scene, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. The victim told police the man was on her property before she left with the children for church and that when she returned home at 6 p.m., he was still on the property. The man told police he had no other place to go. Trooper suffers injury in roadside scuffle ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A 41-year-old Shelbyville man has been charged with a felony count of resisting and obstructing a police officer and another felony charge of fourth degree fleeing and eluding for fighting with Trooper Danny Cook May 15. Cook suffered a cut above his eye during his attempt to arrest Douglas Sans of Shelbyville, whom he had stopped for allegedly driving without a valid license plate and for vehicle fumes The altercation began when the man refused to provide his driver's license, called Cook a liar and refused to unlock his car door. Cook tried two times to pull Sans' arm from covering the door lock, he reported, and on the third try. Sans allegedly struck Cook in the chest with his fist As Sans then accelerated away from Cook, Cook sprayed pepper spray into the vehicle. Sans then was apprehended by backup trooper John Hoffmeister and as Cook attempted to arrest Sans, they both went to the ground causing the cut to Cook's eye. Sans finally was placed into custody and taken to jail, troopers reported. Sans is awaiting a May 16 preliminary examination in Barry County District Court. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 18. 2000 - Page 21 County escapes unharmed after Friday tornado sightings by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Three unconfirmed funnel cloud sight­ ings and one detected on Doppler Radar by the National Weather Service over southern and northwest Barry County Friday evening sent citizens seeking shelter and emergency services scrambling. Barry County Central Dispatch received its first report of a possible funnel cloud over Middleville near the Bradford White Corporation at 7:20 p.m. That report triggered the National Weather Sen ice to issue a tornado warning for Barry County urging citizens to take cover. At the same time, the City of Hastings was experiencing pea sized hail and winds in the entire county were reportedly reach­ ing up to 60 miles per hour. "We have a new NOAA Weather Radio monitor and we are getting the warnings seven to nine minutes quicker than we did tn the past due to this new tool." said Barry County Central Dispatch Director. Charles Nystrom. "It's a monitor anybody can pur­ chase but because of the situation last year when we were never notified by the State Police of the warning, and because of the concerns by public safety agencies, emer­ gency managentent and citizens, we pur­ chased this monitor.” Friday night, the three dispatchers on duty. Michelle James. Chc’ric White and Sandic VanDenburg, heard the tornado warning on the new monitor eight minutes before they were notified via the Law En­ forcement Information Network (LEIN). "We get the surrounding counties, too. so we aon't miss anything that might be headed our way." said Nystrom. Using a warning notification check list, dispatchers alerted Thornapple Manor. Hastings Police, the DNR in Yankee Springs. Pennock Hospital and the Hast­ ings Fire Department by phone. They also toned and radioed area fire and police agencies and paged department heads Nystrom. Sheriff Steve DeB«icr. Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver. Emergency Management Director John Hislop and the Michigan State Police pest. supervisor VanDenburg. At 8:07 p.m., a second unconfirmed, possible funnel cloud was reported by a cit­ izen to Kalamazoo County authorities to be moving northwest toward Barry County and a third report, also unconfirmed, was that a funnel was spotted near M-43 at Cloverdale Road moving south toward Del­ ton. At 8:21 p.m., the National Weather Ser­ vice reported that its Doppler Radar indi­ cated a tornado over Barry County about 12 miles northwest of Springfield in Calhoun County traveling east over Johnstown Township at 35 miles per hour. But by 8:43 p.m. the warning expired because no funnels were confirmed and no touchdowns were reported. All the while, dispatchers handled more than 20 reports of trees blocking roadways all over the county, dispatched police and ambulance to a personal injury accident call unrelated to the storm, and countless calls from citizens. "Some citizens would call 911 and say we hear sirens, what do we do? We sort of got kind of rude with some of them but we were so busy," said VanDenburg. "We worked with the Road Commission and the Michigan Department of Transportation to cut the trees down but we were getting so many that we had to group them and report them all at once. It was a total nightmare." The Hastings Fire Department alone re­ sponded to four to five calls, including one report of a house struck by lightning. "We had to call Thomapplc to assist them, they had so many runs," said Van­ Denburg. "And. we had Johnstown and Hickory Comers fire departments out spot­ ting." VanDenburg said flood warnings were also issued and that the rain was so heavy that at times, the visibility was practically zero. "One (a funnel) could have gone right over their heads and they wouldn't have been able to sec it," said VanDenburg. Nystrom said his department handled the situation very professionally. "It's the worst I’ve been through." said VanDenburg. "I don't know if one had touched down if we would have gotten through it. I’m sure we would have, every­ body said we did a good job." She also noted that Central Dispatch suf­ fered an apparent lighting strike during the evening, which immediately switched them to a back-up generator for more than three hours. Other reports of damage included power lines on top of vehicles and cars in ditches. One roof was reportedly blown part way off from an Orangeville Township home and no storm related injuries were reported. Heavy rains are also blamed for washing out a large section of dirt on the new soccer field under construction behind Hastings High School. "We had everyone notified before we were notified by the LEIN." said dispatch A Battle Creek man and a Nashville woman were reportedly hurt Friday night when two cars collided in front ot Kmart on State Street in Hastings. City police said the collision occurred when one car leaving the parking lot entered the path of a State Street car. Police said injuries were minor. (Photo by T.L. Stenzelbarton) Two elderly women hurt in single car crash Two elderly women were hurt Friday afternoon when the car they were in struck a tree on Chartton Park Road south of Sager Road at 4 p.m. Michigan State Police said the car's passenger. 73-year-old Evla Peart Barbee of Ocala, Florida, suffered serious injuries in the crash including a possible broken leg and back injuries. The car's driver, 77-year-old Anna Irene Burrus of Battle Creek suffered minor injuries. Alcohol was not g factor and no citations were issued,, (fhoto Michigan Streams and Lakes Opening Day of Trout - April 29th! Stem MAP Pies baked by Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer. Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver, retired Michigan State Police Post Commander Gary Newell and other local celebrities will be among the auction items at Saturday's SpringFest on the courthouse lawn in Hastings Last year, DeBoer's pie was purchased by Dave Hekhuis of the Ct rysler Sueprstore for $275. (File photo) SpringFest, continued from page 18 oi Michigan LOST STREAM MAP FOUND AND RESTORED The recentty pubfcshed STREAM glasses from Bloom and Bloom, a reen fleece vest from Camp Michawana. golf balls, clock, tees and an atlas from Cole­ man Insurance Agency, certificate for buy­ ers closing cost or warranty deed* from Westdale Witzel. a car from Art Meade Auto Sales and one week stay in a condo in Golf Shores Alabama from Buckland Insur­ ance. A number of gift certificates and cash has also been donated "We also expect pies to auction made by Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer. Hast­ ings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver, retired Michigan State Police Post Commander Gary Newell, and some other local celebri­ ties," said Appletrec Auctioneer Jim Lum­ bert. Becky Lumbert, who is auctioning an apple pie, will be among those individuals, she said Activities on the courthouse lawn in Hastings Saturday include a number of food, sales and informational booths, as well as mascots, blood pressure checks, a perennial exchange, and fingerprinting by local DARE officers. • Sunday. May 21. brings a fund-raising breakfast for the Barry County Red Cross to the Hastings Moose from 8 to 11 a.m. and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. will be Charl­ ton Park’s annual Corvette Show. Marsh said 10x10 booths for Saturday only arc still available until May 17 by calling her at the Red Cross office at 945­ 3122. Booth space is free for chamber members and $15 for non-members. SpringFest committee members include Marsh. Sara Woodward, Jim Lumbert. Jen­ nifer Morawski. Kendall Tobias, Pat Doezema. 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SHIPPED PWORfTY MAIL EACH ROILED AND lAMNATED MAP SMPPfOW A STURDT STORAGE TUBE ■ ( ( ' I Name THE NEWARK STAR-LEDGER ’ll is m showing where to find out-of-the-way trout streams that makes the map such a treasure to the fisherman Joe Gordon TRIBUNE-DEMOCRATJohnstown ■ . Addres. C«, sau Z» > -ad GRAPHICS 1351 North M-43 Hwy. P.O. Box 188 _____ i lasting. MI 49058^)183_____________ ' i �Page 22 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 1B, 2000 VISIT US on the HET with up to the moment information on news Items Thornapple-Yankee Springs fire barn debate continues by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The boards of Thornapple and Yankee Springs townships continue to wrangle over the contract for the rent of the Yankee Springs Fire Bam for equipment owned by Thomapplc Township Emergency Services. Yankee Springs notified Thornapple last January that the lease for the building was being raised to $5,000 per year from $3,000. The reasoning behind this was that this more realistically reflected the cost of running the facility. Thornapple then asked Yankee Springs for a detailed list of expenses before the new contract would be considered. At the May 8 meeting, the Thornapple board asked Supervisor Don Boysen to send a letter to the township with a three-year contract for leasing the fire barn for three years. Yankee Springs Board Treasurer Bob Herold reacted negatively to this offer at a meeting last Thursday night. Board member Jack Finkbeiner said, "I guess we should have charged $5,000 from the beginning.** The board took no action on the contract and asked Finkbeiner to contact TTES Chief Bob Woodard to discuss the issue. Herold said, "To be honest I've had all I want to do with Thornapple. I irritate them and 1 need to stay out of it. Truly, 1 don't understand what they want. I don't understand the fuss.” in other fire department-related action, the board approved the ballot language for GAR Hall’s 100th anniversary to be observed in ceremony A rededication ceremony, commemorat­ ing the 100th anniversary of the GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) Hall in Sun­ field. is planned for Sunday afternoon. John F. Nash, of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. said ceremony will be presented promptly at 3 p.m. "We hope that everyone with an interest in the history of our nation and community will join us in adding another page to the historical record of the S. W. Grinnell Post 283 GAR Hall." Nash said. The featured speaker will be author and historian Dr. Weldon Petz. The GAR Hall and its many artifacts will be open for inspection following the ceremony. In September 1899, the Union Veterans of Samuel W. Grinnell. Post 283, Grand Army of the Republic, he'd a dedication ceremony for their newly constructed GAR SAVE ON YOUR AUTO & HOME INSURANCE... 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" the August vote. This two-mill levy will raise approximately $264,000 and is for fire equipment only. The increase in fire millage vote will be held on Aug. 8. RUTLAND... Continued from page 3 ance company to comply with Internal Revenue Service Regulations. The board had agreed in April to pursue an amendment to the ordinance which would change the hours required for qualify­ ing for pension from 20 to 30. They have a problem with section four which does not comply with the 'volume submitter.' so let's hold off and do all the amendments at once." raid McKenna. "Un­ til we gel the original ordinance to comply with IRS regulations, if we could wait to amend Ordinance 36 until we can amend everything." No action was taken. The board also look no action on its pre­ viously proposed Ordinance 69 which, if approved, would regulate all Rutland Township trailways. "Right now. it's still on the table," raid McKenna. The ordinance was first proposed last year. The Friends of the Thornapple Trail Association felt the ordinance directly tar­ geted the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail, which abuts property owned by Munjoy. Of the trail from Middleville lo Rutland. 900 feet is inside Rutland Township. "I reviewed that (ordinance) again and I spoke with our legal counsel, which I just got yesterday." said McKenna at the moot­ ing. "I know we talked about removing the (emergency) phones (requirement) so thia ordinance I typed, I removed the phone sec­ tions and the rest is the same. I think it needs to be looked at and discussed." Trail association member Roger Vilmont pointed out that such an ordinance, how­ ever. would not be legal if passed because the stipulations it contains would consti­ tute a zoning ordinance directed at trails, which is not legal. "This is a police ordinance, not a zoning ordinance,' replied Edwards. "We're trying to establish hours, conduct on that nil or any trail as a matter of fact that in the fu­ ture may be in Rutland so if we do get complaints that we have an ordinance that can dc cnrorceo. The township is not anti-trail," be con­ tinued. "We n: saying that if we are going lo have a trail in the township or this kind of organization, let's have some guidelines for that." But Vilmont argued that rules of conduct for the trail are posted along the trail. Vilmont added that if passed, the ordi­ nance requirement to erect screening that can not be seen through would cost him $60,000 because part of the trail is no his "This ordinance would require me lo screen myself from myself and I object strenuously to that," be said. This is abso­ lutely outlandish, it's unreasonable and it would coat property owners thousands and Vilmont said the ordinance would im­ pose its requirements on every pathway, public or private, inside the township, in­ cluding those maintained by the Barry State "Section V is contrary to your own zon­ ing ordinance,' added Vilmont "Back yard setbacks are 25 feet but this says it's 50 feel This says a trash receptacle should be 65 feet from a property line but there is no trailway that's 135 feet wide. It doesn't No action was taken on the matter. In other business, the board: • Accepted the township audit and placed it on file. • Agreed to adopt changes to Ordinance *94 CADILLAC DEVILLE POWER MOONROOF, LEATHER, CD, HEATED SEATS, NEW RUBBER, SHARPI 269mm. 76 regujating lot lines. • Accepted a request from Paramount Productions for a hold harmless agreement to sell fireworks. • Agreed to retain Ken Dcttloff as town­ ship planner. This week’s on-line poll: Readers were fairly divided on the question of locking school doors. Last week's question was, "Schools have recently begun to lock all doors to their buildings, other than the front, main entrance, in the interest of safety. Do 97 CHEVY 2500 SILVERADO EXTENDED CAB. LONG BOX. 40.000 MX.ES LOADED M *20,995 you think this is a good idea?" A total of 57 percent voted "no" and 43 In the week before, the poll takers overwhelmingly, U percent, disapproved of the Barry County Board's action to eliminate the surveyor's elected position. 'M PONTIAC BRAND PMX OT B7 PONTIAC MONTANA saoo v-a losoeo o« owm. iw «rw ALL PAYMENTS FIGURED ■> ZERO DOWN,ADD TAXES & PLATES ONLY yitii tueeJii- cjueiiio*. U-: "Do you think it’s a good idea for Hastings to move from the O-K White Conference to the O-K Gold?" To vote, just go to www.jadnews.com. And be sure to check out the web site jRdnews@voyager.net � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-05-25.pdf be4761678e431bc082ed7cb2d9ae5a08 PDF Text Text Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings VOLUME 147, NO. 21 i?: s chi hsi UAUiNS:. Ml 44-jtw 1393 ANNER THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2000 PRICE 50 Sarver is deputy city manager Tim Girrbach appointed public services director by David T. Young Editor Tim Girrbach was appointed director of public services and Police Chief Jerry Sarver was named deputy city manager Monday night by the Hastings City Coun­ cil. Girrbach, who has been an employee of the city since 1975 and superintendent of streets and construction since 1992. will receive an annual salary of $53,100. He re­ places Jeff Mansfield, who left the post in January to become Hastings' second city manager. Girrbach said he did not apply for the job; he was offered it by Mansfield. "1 didn’t think I met the requirements be­ cause 1 wasn't an engineer," be explained, noting that it was later pointed out that it wasn't necessary. “I've worked with Jeff since 1992. He told me he thought 1 was well qualified and asked if 1 was interested. “I’m gelling excited about it (the ap­ pointment) now. I'm ready to meet the challenges, and I know there will be a Ii*.“ Actually. Girrbach said the job entails doing a lot of what he already does, except that he will hava more administrative work. Meanwhile, Mansfield intends to con­ tinue as city engineer, in addition to being city manager “We’re very happy with the work he (Girrbach) does, and he works very well with me," Mansfield said. Sarver, who will continue as chief of po­ lice besides becoming deputy city manager, has worked for the city since 1980. He was elevated from deputy chief to chief in 1989. His salary will be increased from $53.100lo $54,100 per year. Mansfield said he's confident with his choice of Sarver because "he is well re­ spected by everyone here." In the post. Saner will act as city man­ ager in Mansfield's absence and will assist the city manager in several duties. But Councilman Donald Spencer asked why Girrbach wasn't appointed deputy city manager, just like Mansfield had been un­ do- former City Manager Howard Penrod. "Why the change of routine command?" Spencer asked. "Tim is very well qualified to function in both roles." Mansfield said, "He (Sarver) is well positioned for that role (of deputy city manager). He's worked in City Hall longer than I have." Spencer added that is concerned about having a department head as second in command overall. Mayor Frank Camptiell pointed out that Kalkaska's police chief is also the village manager and he's doing a tine joo. "1 understand it's easier to continue with tradition, but feel moje comfortable with Jcny in diai role at thi| lime?" Councilman David Jasperse said, "In essence, Jeff is the city manager and I think we owe it to him to let him put people in place who he thinks can do the job." The rest of the council agreed and the vote was near unanimous, with in favor and one abstention. Councilman Harold Hawkins abstained because he is Girrbach's father-in-law. See APPOINT, continued page 2 The Groos family includes (from.left) Dick, Cassie Augenstein, Nick, Maggie Coleman, Tom and Fred. Groos family gives major contribution to Hastings library Although most of Dick and Ethel Groos* children no longer live in Michigan, devo­ tion to their mother and one of her pursuits hasn’t lei distance baa factor. Collectively. Dick and his children have made a signifi­ cant donation toward the proposed new Hastings Public Library, in memory of Ethel who passed away Jan. 2, 1999. In the early 1960s, Ethel was a major force behind getting the local public library moved from Hastings High School (which is now the middle school) and into its pre­ sent location. An active supporter of the community. Ethel put her time, talent and heart toward the development of a true pub­ lic library and then for 10 years served on its board. Now. more than 30 years later, her fam­ ily is putting funds toward the next genera­ tion of a service she helped bring to the county. The new library, to be located downtown along the river, will be built with private funds. The amount of the Groos family's gift has not been publicly disclosed. To date, $2.1 million has been donated or pledged toward the goal of raising $3.5 million for the new facility and additional contents. On Aug. 8, voters in Rutland and Hast­ ings charter townships will be asked to ap­ prove a millage to help operate the new li­ brary. The city of Hastings supports the li­ brary with an annual appropriation. Even though the current library still bears the mark of their mother, the Groos children are doing what they can to sec it be replaced with a facility that will better serve the community. "Ifa not a monument as much as it is a concept. They're very excited abut--*. the new library." says Dick of his five children who still return periodically to Hastings and to the family cottage on Gun Lake. "That li­ brary was a great success not because of the building, but because of a concept. We're not losing anything; we're gaining. It shows that her (Ethel's) vision was cor­ rect" The Groos' daughter, Maggie Coleman, of Hastings, remembers the countless hours her mother spent on the library pro­ ject. papers spread across the table as she worked, and the excitement that ensued when the former post office building was acquired for the library. “The library has always been important to Mom," recalls Maggie, who continues her mother's legacy with her own commu­ nity service work. "We all definitely be­ lieve in the importance of a good library system in bringing a community together." Ethel was the daughter of a mining engi­ neer and a ballet dancer. Her father's work in mining meant numerous relocations for the family - three different states in Ethel's junior year of high school. Her mother's career gave young Ethel an appreciation for the arts and led her to cam a bachelor's de­ gree in fine arts from Cornell University. See GROOS, continued on page 2 TK names Midge Pippel interim superintendent by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Educa­ tion unanimously named assistant Superin­ tendent Midge Pippel as interim superin­ tendent for the 2000-2001 school year. Pippel's application to fill the position was the only one received by the May 16 internal posting deadline. An special personnel committee made up of Martin Wenger, Gary VanElst and David Smith will meet with Pippel to negotiate terms of her contract. A decision on the contract will be presented at the June 19 Buy a pie for $1,250 Thomapple Motors was the winning bidder in the annual Springtest auction tor the raspberry pie baked by Barry County Sheriff Steve Deboer. J. Marsack. sales manager, says. "I enjoyed bidding against the other auto dealers I think that this years bid of St .250 will stand as a record for a few years We were determined to win to show that Thomapple Motors was here lor the long haul and that we support the greater Barty County community.’ Pictured (from left) are DeBoer. Thomapple salesman Herb Keller. Jenny Lumbert of Apple Tree Auctioneenng and Marsack. For more pictures ot Springfest, see inside today's edition of the Banner board meeting. The ad hoc committee expects to post the curriculum director's position (Pippel's main area of responsibility) immediately. Pippel has served as curriculum director and assistant superintendent for three years after she came to Middlevjlle from Kelloggsville. Board President Dan Parker told Pippel that it was good to appoint someone whom the board knew better than they knew Jay Cason when he was named superintendent six years ago. Cason, who came here after being high school principal at Grand Haven, resigned earlier this spring as TK superintendent to Midge Pippel accept a position with the Bourbon County, Kentucky, school district. His last day in the district is June 15. Pippel's performance as interim superin­ tendent will be evaluated next February or March, when the board will make a deci­ sion on making the position permanent. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner Thursday. May 25. 2000 Additional... News BRieFS: Members, friends picnic, exhibit set The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County will be host for its annual "Members and Friends Picnic and Exhibit" from I to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 10. The free event is offered as the Arts Council's way to say "thank you" for all the support. Refreshments will be served, including lemonade and homemade goodies. Free arts and crafts activities are planned for kids of all ages Entertainment will be provided by some of the Arts Council's scholarship winners. This year's scholarship winners will be recognized and awarded certificates during the events. Members and friends are invited to exhibit their art during the event. Call Don Williamson, if interested, at 795­ 9090. Don Reid winner of ’Golden Deeds' Don Cruso Reid, 76, longtime volunteer for many organizations, including the Barry County Commission on Aging, will receive the ‘Book of Golden Deeds Award" at noon today from the Exchange Club of Hastings. The presentation will be made at the Mayor's Exchange Luncheon at the Hastings Country Club. Tammy Pennington, COA executive direct or, nominated Reid for the Book of Golden Deeds Award. His music ministry has served the people of Barry County for over 50 years and be became a driving force behind the Hastings Cable Access station. From 1978-38. Reid was the Barry County building and electrical inspector. Retd plays the organ at Thornapple Manor once a week and at area churches. He also played the organ for the Kiwanis travelogues for many years and lined up other musicians to help. He has been active in the Barry County Historical Society and with the Hastings High School Alumni Association. Reid now is retired as the volunteer manager of the local public access station, but he continues to film the Arby's Musicians' Showcases. Reid and his wife, Dorothy, celebrated their golden anniversary last October. The couple's children are Steve. Carolyn Cappon. Cindy Winebrenner. Andrew and Dan. There are 11 grandchildren. Miss Middleville Pageant planned The Heritage Days festival committee has announced that the Miss Middleville Pageant will be held Friday evening, June 23. Girls from the Middleville/ThornappIc Kellogg/Barry County area between the ages of 15 and 25 are eligible to enter. Pageant events will include sportswear, talent, evening gown and personal interview. Miss Middleville will reign over the annual Heritage Days Festival sched­ uled for Sept. 8 and 9. The pageant is sponsored by Carveth Village. For more information or for an application, call Kelli Leep at 795­ 5337. Heritage Days Committee members continue to receive responses to their sponsorship letters. Anyone who would like more information about sponsoring events can call Ray Peters at 705-4972. There will be an arts and crafts area at this year's festival. To reserve a space call Andrea Ziebarth at 795­ 1071. The committee still needs volunteers to organize some of the events, such as horseshoes, entertainment and children s games. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday. June 6, at Dune buggys set at Charlton Park Jim Whelpley of Nashville will be host for the fifth annual Dune Buggy Show and Swap Meet at Charlton Park Sunday. June 4. The show will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with awards at 2:30 p.in. Whelpley said the show will feature dragsters. Volkswagens, and dune buggies, among other cars. Different this year he said, is that there will be first and second place trophies for dif­ ferent categories such as Baja, off road. Tub, Dragster. Street Buggy, Original and Custom VW and Juniors. There also will be trophies for firs’ place for best engine, best paint; promoters choice, and Michigan Sport Buggy Association's choice. The cars will be judged by peers at the show. There will be refreshments, and a concession wagon on the grounds. There also will be donated door prizes, and an area to swap and buy and sell car parts. Whelpley said that there will be buggies for sale at the show. Limited camping is available on June 3. The show costs $5 at the gate per person, under 12 free. For more information or to register call (517) 852-9595. Memorial Day parade May 29 The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 will coordinate the annual Memorial Day parade Mon­ day. May 29, in Hastings. The procession will line up at the comer of Boltwood and East State streets at 9:30 a.m , with the parade stepping off an hour later. The route again will follow State Street west to the courthouse, where wreaths will be placed on the Korean, Vietnam and Gulf War memorial monuments and a wreath will be placed to honor POW/MIAs from all wan. A salute will be fired by the rifie squad. The parade will resume to North Broadway, travel north to Tyden Park, where a wreath will be placed at the foot of the Soldiers Monument in honor of Civil War and Spanish-Amer­ ican War veterans. After reaching the North Broadway bridge, a wreath will be placed in the Thomapple River to honor those who served and lost their lives at sea. Another salute will be fired. The Barry County Road Commiss*on promises that ail those who wish then to proceed west on State Road to Riverside Cemetery will be able to do so on Memorial Day. A ceremony and grave visits will take place there and a wreath will be placed on the Grand Army of the Republic monument and on the grave of the most recent veteran buries hr Riverside. The parade is open to anyone who wants to take part, particularly scout­ ing groups and marching bands. For more information, call 945­ 4973, 948-4881 or 945-5471. Administrators' Coffee planned The last session this academic year of "Coffee with Administrators" is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, May 26, in the multi-purpose room of the Hastings Middle School. The session will begin with a brief presentation about student retention. Overholt, friends to sing at Arby's An evening of cowboy music featuring Ray Overholt and Friends will be featured at 6:30 tonight (Thursday. May 25) at the Musicians' Showcase at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. During the late 1940s and early 1950s. Overholt was known for his radio and then television shows of cowboy music. Guests on his televi­ sion show included Hank Williams Sr., Geue Autry and Kate Smith. Some of Overholt s original cowboy songs from that era included "Little Cowboy Make Believe," "The West Ain't the West Anymore" and "Finance Company Blues." After those years, he and his wife Millie began to sing gospel music and wrote and recorded two songs that have become known all over the world, "Ten Thousand Angels" and "Hallelujah Square." Once a year. Overholt reunites at the Showcase with members of his country band to sing the old songs. This year, members are coming from Carveth Village. For more information about the Heritage Days Festival, call Cheryl as far away as Peoria. III. Seating at the concert series is available on a first-come, first-served Peters at 795-4972. basis. Carl Schoessel Tammy Pennington Dave Storms First Friday to focus on community center The next First Friday program will fea­ ture a presentation on a proposed Commu­ nity Center serving Barry County residents. The forum will be held at noon June 2 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, located on the comer of Green and Jefferson streets. Guest speakers will be Carl Schoessel, superintendent of the Hastings Area School System; Dave Storms, executive director of the YMCA of Barry County; and Tammy Pennington, executive director of the Barry County Commission on Aging. Schoessel said the nresentation will in­ clude an explanation of how the commu­ nity center project came into being and a discussion of the current status of project plans. Guests will also be shown a video­ tape, giving people a generic idea of the types of facilities the project's planners hope to include within the center. A ques­ tion and answer period will follow. The community center is a joint effort of the school district, the YMCA and the COA. Tentative plans for the facility in­ clude a swimming complex, woodworking shop and dining area for seniors, exercise and aerobic rooms, a teen center, a child development center, multi-purpose rooms that can be used for enrichment classes and other community functions, and a gymna­ sium. The facility will not affect current in-home and community services and pro­ grams presently being offered by the YMCA and the COA Plans are to build the structure on tiie Hastings High School campus. By being located on school grounds, students will be able to use the facilities, the COA will be able to use the high school's kitchen to prepare meals it serves daily to Barry County seniors, and the YMCA can take advantage of the high school's fields and courts to offer outdoor activities adjacent to the center. Programming suggestions for the center will be solicited from Barry County residents. A planning committee has been working on the project since the beginning of last summer. Schoessel said. Architects are working on sketches of the proposed facil­ ity. A campaign committee made up of ap­ proximately 15 people has also been orga­ nized to head up efforts to pass a bond is­ sue to pay for the building. Current plans are to ask for an estimated $13 million at a special election Sept. 11 that will be de­ voted exclusively to the community center question. Schoessel said the planning committee decided to hold a special election because millage votes for a new Hastings library will be on the ballot during the Au­ gust primary, and the committee did not want to wait until the November general election. An exact figure of how much will be asked won't be determined until center plans arc finalized. Schoessel said. Schoessel said the planning committee has made several presentations on the pro­ posed center already, and the response has been "real positive so far." However, he said, he does not expect en­ tirely smooth sailing. "Any time there is a proposal to raise funds from the taxpayers there are going lo be people opposed to iL" GROOS... Continued from page 1 Hastings was the first place Ethel lived for more than two years, says Dick. "She was very happy to get here." And once in Hastings, Ethel never again pulled up roots. Instead, she became firmly entwined in the community. The library-re­ location project was just one of many pur­ suits Ethel took up in the 44 years she livedtn Hastings;. ni rwi ’ The new library's community room will be named in memory of Ethel. In addition to being used for library programming, it will be available for use by local organiza­ tions for meetings and presentations. The community meeting room will seat up to 150 and will be accessible after library Tim Girrbach Jerry Sarver APPOINT, continued from page 1 In other business Monday evening, the council: • Agreed to increase sewer and water user fees by 3 percent and hookup fees by $50. So residents using five-eighths or threequarter inch water meters will pay a base rate of $4.53 per month, and $11.33 for one and one and a quarter inch meters. New water connection fees for 1 x 5/8 inch meters will now be $1,100. Sewer rates will be $9.14 per month for 5/8 and 3/4 inch meters and $22.84 for one inch and one and a quarter inch meters. New sewer connection fees will be $400 for four inch service and $450 for six inch. Mansfield said the fee increase is the city's first in three years and it is needed to keep pace with costs and inflation. • Denied a request from Tim and Jennifer Shaw for hookup to city sewer and water service from their home, just outside the city limits in Hastings Township. The reason. Jaspcrsc said, is that "We said in public session that we wouldn't al­ low any more hookups until we have this lawsuit settled. This should be denied until we've resolved the water and sewer prob­ lems with the townships." Rutland Charter Township almost two years ago surd the city for its refusal to ex­ tend the utilities into the township to en­ able Wal-Mart to hook up to sewer and wa­ ler services and the matter hasn't been set­ tled as yet. • Agreed to match Barry County's $35,000 contribution to updating the mas­ ter plan process for the Hastings Airport. However, it referred to city staff the coun­ ty's request for another matching $35,000 ’ for paving airport taxi streets. Councilman Barry Wood, a member of the joint City-County Airport Commis­ sion. said. "1 think we're preparing to at­ tract some business and more aircraft. . We're looking* for ways to gel infrastructure built." • Scheduled public hearings for 7:30 p.m. Monday. June 12. on the revised spe­ cial assessment rolls for downtown parking and on adopting the fiscal year 2000-2001 budget. The necessity of the assessments already has been approved after a hearing earlier this spring. The overall cost has been in­ creased from $ 16.500 lo $20,980. Final adoption of the budget is likely to occur at the June 26 meeting. The city also must have a Truth in Taxation hearing and must decide on a millage rate. Until this year it has levied its maximum, as pre­ scribed by charter, of 16.2 mills. • Agreed to allow Kent Gee to hook up to the sewer system through a grinder pump until his properly on West State Road will be served by a main. • Awarded bids for water main supplies lo Ema Supply Co. for a cost not to exceed $51,036 and for alternate valves from East Jordan for $7,395. • Agreed to establish the cost of short­ term rental space at the industrial incubator at 12 1/2 cents per square foot. • Moved to proceed with the paving, curb and gutter project on East Blair Street from Wilson to Ferris avenues after holding a public hearing. There were several people who expressed opposition, but it appeared that a majority was in favor, 58 to 42 percent. An assessment of the true cost of the project and the spreading of the assessment rolls still need to be done. • Approved use of ball fields al Fish Hatchery Park and Bob King Park by Girl Scouts and the Church Softball League. • Approved a request to close Church Street in front of the Hastings Public Li­ brary for a special annual dairy storytimc event Friday morning, June 2. • Was told that Councilman Robert May has graduated from Level II of the Elected Officials Academy, through the Michigan Municipal League. Visit Us on the HET jadnews.com hours. Although retired, Dick, still serves as chairman of the board of the Tyden Group, which includes Viking Corp., Tyden Seal and Viking Supply Net. Besides Maggie, son Tom is the only other of Dick and Ethel's children residing in Michigan. He lives in Ada and serves as vice chairman of the Tyden Group. Fred, the third of Groos' children, is a physician and director of a migrant workers clinic. He resides in Stevens Point, Wis. Nick, the youngest son, resides in Luxem­ bourg, ind is in charge of the Viking Group's operations outside of North Amer­ ica. Cassie Augenstein, the youngest, shadowed her mother's art interests when she worked at an art gallery in Washington D.C. Currently, she lives in tne Pittsburgh are; and stays home with her four children. Anyone interested in supporting the Our Library - Our Community Legacy cam­ paign to build a new library can pick up a pledge card at the library's reception desk. All donations are welcome and can be made in a variety of ways, including cash, check, credit card, appreciated securities, gifts in kind. etc. Please call the library. 616-945­ 4263, forfurther information. Looking for... Quality Printing? Call Us at J-Ad Graphics for a quote today! 945-9554 . �The Hast»ngs Banner - Thursday. May 25. 2000 - Page 3 Township candidate filings for primary, general elections: Incumbents Edwards, Munjoy withdraw from Rutland race Clerk, ’Linda Eddy-Hough (R); Treasurer. •Arlene A. Tonkin (R); Trustees, ’Roger D. Adams (R) and *John S. Woods (R). • Johnstown Township — Supervisor, •Barbara Earl (R) and Robert L. Mack (R); Clerk, ’June P. Doster (R); Treasurer, Rutland Charter Township Supervisor Robert Edwards and Treasurer Blanche Munjoy filed last week for another fouryear term, but both then withdrew their candidacies two days after the filing dead­ line. Terry Garrison (R) and Karmen K. Nicker­ son (R); Trustees, Karen Doster (R), Kim­ berly Earl (D), •Deanna M. Powell (R) and Jeffrey T. Warren (R). • Maple Grove Township (All Republi­ cans) — Supervisor, ’Rod Crot hers; Clerk, ’Susie Butler; Treasurer. Darla Cady; Trustees Gale P. Wetzel and Jim Heyboer. • Orangeville Township — Supervisor, •John Gates (D) and Lee Cook (D); Clerk. •Darlene Harper (D); Treasurer, Kathy Rutland will have almost a complete changeover on the seven-member board be­ cause only two current officials will even be on the ballot. The Charter Township Board has been embroiled in controversy over personnel matters, approving rezoning to bring in a Wal-Mart retail and Rutland’s lawsuit against the city over extension of sewer and waler services. Edwards, who has been Ruland s supervi­ sor for the last 17 years, and Munjoy. who has been treasurer since 1992. both are Democrats. Had they stayed on. they would have faced contests in both the primary and general elections, if they were able to sur­ vive in August. Munjoy, when asked Wednesday in a phone interview if she withdrew her candi­ dacy. replied, "Yeah, I did. "I quit because the last 16 months, it's been hell to pay... a little lady stepped into her office and couldn’t hurdle the power. It's destroyed our township in my opinion. You can't continue to undermine and back­ stab and have a good working relationship. People say that's the way politics is' I've served eight years and had a wonderful time and enjoyed my job. but the last 16 months have been horrendous. 1 have to step down for my own thoughts and stan­ dards." It was widely rumored a couple of months ago that Munjoy planned to step down and she did not deny it when ques­ tioned. However, she filed for the post again before the May 16 deadline and then decided to withdraw "I didn't resign. I walked away." she said. ”1 was ao stressed and I thought I couldn't handle it.. My constituents said hang in there' and I thought I owed them that. It’s with heavy heart that I've got to leave.” Edwards' decision was somewhat of a surprise because he gave little if any indication earlier that he would call it quits. "I’ve been here 17 years and 1 think there are people interested in serving and I think I can accomplish what I'd like to finish." he said. "I'd like to devote my time to the sewer and water infrastructure I think I can accomplish that before my term ends in November. "I've been in township government for 30 years. I was first elected at the age of 26 (in Jackson County) and that's a long time to be be in office. And I had told you before I was thinking about retiring and a kx depended on the negotiations with the city. I'm very optimistic about that and I'm devoting my time to getting that agreement between now and November. “That was the reason. I'm quite assured that can be finished before November. "We have people interested in running and I'm willing to step aside and let them try it. We have a lot of interest in serving. I filed because I didn't know for sure if any­ one was else was going to run. "Was it a hard decision for me to make? After being in public office for (more than) 20 years, yeah. I'm proud of our accomplishments. Rutland was a general law township and in 1983 after I was elected, it became a charter for our own preservation from annexation from the city. And, I wanted to get a master plan and we got that and I wanted a planner and we had that before and just did it again. I wanted police p» "Xection and a newer building without new taxes "We've got new traffic lights and we’ve grown tremendously. We were growing and p^eded an asessor, so I created that during my term and have maintained office hours and have expanded them." He was asked Wednesday if the recent public criticism of the township affected his decision to withdraw *1 don’t like to get involved in dirty poli­ tics and I see that coming." he said. "There is no need for that to happen. I don't argue in that, that goes with the territory, I guess. It gives politicians a bad name to say they abu-x the rules to advance their means. So. you could say the first reason is the infrastructure, the second is I've been io it ao long and the third reason is. I see the dirty politics coming and I've been honest and above the board politically in the 30 years "I think the Central Barry County Sewer and Water Authority is a good idea and I think it could be a customer of the city by buying capacity from the city. "The BIRCH fire department is a good example of that kind of cooperation of all the area townships and I think there is a need for that in the county. 1 think it would work smoothly and I would like to work hard on it to see it happen. "1 would like to concentrate on that in­ stead of politics because I believe it would benefit everybody. That would be a great legacy if I could accomplish that for the betterment of the community... The city is willing to sit down, with its new adminstration. and negotiate and that pleases me." When asked whether he will be chair of the Central SW sewer authority, he said it Robert Edwards would be up to other people whether they want him to continue to serve. "I would like to be involved in some other position," he said. "Not right away, though, after Nov. 20. I'd like to relax and look at avenues. I have no great need to get right out and do anything right away." Other incumbents whose names will not reappear on the Aug. 8 primary ballot arc Trustees Finley Hansford. Sandra Hause. Russell Palmer and Marlin Walters. How­ ever. Walters will seek the supervisors post as a Democrat, opposing Republican Roger Vilmont. Other candidates who filed in Rutland Township were Democrat Kathleen Hans­ ford and Republican Rene Robertson for clerk; Democrats Rose Me Mellen and Kathy Engle and Republican Sandra Green­ field for treasurer; and Republicans Monica Rappaport. Joe Lyons. Gary Rogers and Dorothy Flint and Democrats Jim Hamess. Brenda Bellmore. Sandra K. Freese. Gary L. Moore Sr. and Jan Nichols. In another township filing development. Kathee Pierce was the only candidate to file to fill the vacancy left in Irving Township by the retirement of longtime Supervisor Blanche Munjoy Milton Buehler. Treasurer Noreen Reigler also has decided to retire and she will be succeeded by the winner of the primary runoff between Carol Ergang and Kris Rei­ gler. Running unopposed will be Clerk Emily Harrison and Trustees Jim Harrison and Dick Raymond, all incumbents. All candidates in Irving are Republicans. There will be a three-way race in the primary to replace longtime Supervisor Richard Thomas. Though he was a Demo­ crat. his successor will be one of three Re­ publicans, Jim Brown, Kenneth A. Lang­ ford or Theresa L. Lancaster. The following is a rundown of the candi­ dates who filed for offices by townships, with a (D) denoting a Democrat and an (R) denoting a Republican. All township boards except Rutland. Thomapple and Hastings have a supervisor, a clerk, a trea­ surer and two trustees. The three charter townships have four trustees. Those who have an asterisk next to their names are incumbents: • Baltimore Township — Supervisor. George W. Cullers (R) and ’Shirley J. Drake (D); Clerk. ’Tracy Mitchell (R); Treasurer. ’Margaret M. Keagle (R); Kathee Pierce Trustees, Mark Hewitt (R), David Soya (R) and ’James M. Rhodes (R). • Barry Township (All Republicans) —Supervisor. ’Richard D. Barnum; Clerk •Debra Dewey-Perry, Treasurer, ’Judith E. Wooer; Trustees, ’Roger N. Turner Jr. and Wesley Kahler. • Carlton Township (All Republican In­ cumbents) — Supervisor David Kaiser, Clerk Wilma Daniels. Treasurer Marlene Forman and Trustees Cary Smith and Gary VandcCar. • Castleton Township (All Republicans) — Supervisor, ’Justin Cooley and Orvin H. Moore; Clerk, "Loma N. Wilson, Trea­ surer, ’Lcretta M. Pixley and Trustees, •Patricia Baker-Smith and ’David H. Dernond. • Hastings Charter Township — Super­ visor. Jim Brown (R), Kenneth A. Lang­ ford (R) and Theresa L. Lancaster (R); Clerk. ’Bonnie L. Crultenden (D); Trea­ surer. ’Diana M. Phillips (D); Trustees, •Neil E. Wilder (D), ’Franklin C. Beck­ with (D). ’Robert C. Bassett (D) and •Michael F. Smith (D). • Hope Township — Supervisor, •Patricia Albert (R) and John Hosier (D); Woodman (D); Trustees. ’Fred Lewis (D), •James Kahlio and Linda Blackmore (R). • Prairievlle Township — Supervisor. Teresa Miller (R) and Mark Doster (R); Clerk. ’Normajean Campbell-Nichols (D); Treasurer. Sheri L. Armintrout (R); Trustees. ’Mary Ann Herzog (D). Lloyd S. Goyings (R), Rebecca Gray (R) and Debo­ rah A. Holtman (D). Parks Commission candidates, all Republicans, are Robert Kull, Bonnie Rathbun and Susan K. Williams. • Thomapple Township (All Republi­ cans) — Supervisor, ’Don Boysen; Clerk, •Donna M. Stagray; Treasurer. ’Shirley Eaton; Trustees, ’William R. Getty. •Walter Eavcy. ’Michael B. Kelley and Susan J. Vlietsra. • Woodland Township (All Republicans) — Supervisor, ’Douglas L. MacKenzie; Clerk. ’Cheryl Allen; Treasurer, ’Nancy L. Potter; Trustees, Gary A. Smith. ’Tim Allen, ’Duane Bump and Denny Sauers Jr. • Yankee Springs Township (All Repub­ licans) — Supervisor, Nancy Near and Alvin G. McCrumb; Clerk, ’Janice Lip­ pert and Ardith Worsham; Treasurer, John J Jerkatis and • Robert Herold; and Trustee ’Jack R. Fmkbeiner. One trustee's post is vacant, but could be won by write-in votes at the primary or general election. (David T. Young and Shelly Suiter collaborated on gathering information and writing this report). Barry Twp., County mourn loss of Bill Wooer the Gun Lake Sewer and Water Authority. "He initiated the project," said Richard Pierson, plant manager. "We had 216 board meetings [about the new sewer and water system]. He attended 212 of them." Pierson referred to Wooer as "a man of great wisdom and insight" who offered "simple truth" through anecdotes. Pierson, commented that Wooer’s history of farming was the source of much knowledge. Wooer’s dedication and love for profes­ sions in agriculture were displayed even at his funeral He was interred in a flannel shirt with his hat beside him. "We will always miss him," Pierson said, "but his by Rebecca Lukasiewicz J-Ad Graphics Intern William B. Wooer, retired Barry Town­ ship Supervisor of 22 years, suffered a stroke and died May 19. He was 80 years old. Wooer's accomplishments survive him, as he is remembered for his outstanding contributions to the Barry County area. Bom in Augusta. Wooer served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, then worked as a dairy farmer. He had a short career at National Biscuit, but quit in 1959 to return to farming. Wooer retired from Ms long-standing su­ pervisor's position at Barry Township Hall in 1996. He was still active with the Del­ ton Senior Housing Committee after retir­ ing as supervisor. He was a life-long member of the Masonic Blue Lodge, and volunteered as a 4-H leader. Township government was important lo Wooer. In a 1997 interview with The Reminder, he said, "I think you should always have township government because you're so much closer to the public... that's the grass roots of this country. [Being in local government] I can go out to talk...one-on-one. view the problem that you have. I might say, 'sorry, there's not a thing I can do about it,* but if there is a possiblity, we can work something out. You can't get that in higher government." Wooer said he enjoyed his position as supervisor because it gave him the oppor­ tunity to help the people of his commu­ nity. Wooer once said. "I'd do almost anything for somebody else... being supervisor, people would come to me with problems, and I enjoyed helping them solve their problems.” He would offer advice to anyone who asked him. said longtime Hastings Town­ ship Supervisor Richard Thomas, a per­ sonal friend of Wooer's. "(Wooer] was re­ ally energetic and hands-on., he knew how to fix anything." Thomas also remarked that "He was ca­ pable of anything. He’ll be remembered for a long time in Barry County and the sur­ rounding area." "We should join together with the people tb try to protec* 'hem and help them as much as possible." Wooer once said while discussing a boycott of the phone company by Hickory Corners citizens, which oc­ curred early in the 1970s. In the end. the phone rates were lowered. William Wooer Jr., his son. a retired biology teacher of Kingsley High School, recalled. "We were not raised in wealth... but the lessons learned were worth so much more than material things." He recalled in his youth that "things would be put on hold at home so [Wooer] could help other people." In 1974. when Wooer began his career as William Wooer is pictured here outside of the Barry Township Hall building, which he considered to be one of the most rewarding of many projects completed during his 22-year career as supervisor. township supervisor. Bill Wooer said that his father was "verv driven, not to do just a good job. but to do it correctly. He was very proud of Barry Township and of his service." judy Wooer, treasurer of Barry Township and Wooer's daughter-in-law. said he "was an energetic person who took his job of supervisor very seriously and with great pride." She explained. "1 worked very close with him. My father-in-law and I... had fun working together." She said that Wooer of­ ten put the interests of his job and the township before his own. This, Judy Wooer said, was exemplified by his con­ tinued involvement in the community after his retirement. There was great progress made in Barry Township while Wooer served as supervi­ sor. Establishment and management of the area's ambulance service was the first of the many accomplishments and struggles of his career. In the late 1970s, the need for a town­ ship police department was recognized. The previous multi-township police department had disbanded, so Wooer worked to orga­ nize a department specifically for Barry' Township. In 1997. the township had two full-time and two part-time police officers serving the area. Likewise, the fire department had grown during Wooer's career, despite budget cuts and other financial struggles. The original library in Barry Township was in an old fire bam when Wooer was elected supervisor. He resolved to purchase a vacant bank in Delton, in conjunction with Prairieville Township, to house a bet­ ter public library. In the 1990s, the need for a sewer system was recognized, and Wooer was a dedicated advocate of the project. From 1980 to 1996. he sat on the Board of Directors for legacy lives on." Aside from his accomplishments as township supervisor, Wooer represented an era of fanning and life that has long since passed. His son recalled that Wooer and his friends would sit around the dinner table and talk about "old Hickory and Augusta." Bill Wooer wrote that, "When an old friend, Len Taylor, returned to the area, it was fun to hear stories of the days of work­ ing with horses, and threshing machines." Wooer himself recognized the quick change in the community. He contributed this evo­ lution to "growth" in his retirement inter­ view. Il was the old mentality of helping one's neighbor and community pride that drove Wooer for 22 years of service. Under Wooer's supervision. Barry Town­ ship underwent a tremendous amount of growth. The fire department grew, area roads were improved, a functional library was established, the police force became stronger and ambulance service in the area was stabilized. NEWS of the LOCAL AREA can be read each week in The Hastings BANNERl Call Us at 945-9554 to subscribe Published by...J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Contact Us...ON LINE at: jdnews.com for up to the moment news information. I �Page 4 The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 25. 2000 LETTERS from our readers... It’s time to cast aside sentimentality for old library To the editor: When the idea of a new library tn Hast­ ings was first mentioned. I was not »n favor of it. A lifelong Barry County resident, I lave visited the Hastings Public Library proba­ bly since the first week it opened. I also am not one to quickly jump to the side of "progress" when its up against tradition, history or sentiment. After all. the library .s one of few places in Hastings that has changed little since I was a child. The chil­ dren's section now has more shelving and holds hundreds more books. The gold, orange and avocado floor cushions were retired within the past decade or so. And the circulation desk was moved and later replaced Certainly other changes have come with these, but it is comforting when a mental picture from childhood has changed so lit­ tle. And because this is how the library has always been, it never struck me to think about what was lacking or how it could be improved. But the more I learned about the existing library and the plans for a new one, the less important sentiment became. Half of the library's holdings arc in the basement, making them off limits to the public. The resulting humor - that “you won’t find fat staff members here" because Write Us fl letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor trom readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Know Your LCGISlfiTORS: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Carl Lovin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton, Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. Presidents comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 489G9. phone (517) 373-3760. Stare Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. of the numerous trips they must make downstairs - is a testament to the staffs adaptability and stoic tolerance. Light sock­ ets in the basement are sparse and can take no higher than a 60-watt bulb, making flashlights an essential search tool. Some books arc stored in what used to be the coal cellar. The basement itself is divided in two, accessible only by separate stairways. Upstairs, electrical outlets are at a premi­ um and are hidden behind books, desks and other essential items. A couple of staff members have no desk; others have embell­ ished their work spaces with plastic crates or cardboard boxes. Meetings - for the library and other groups - arc held smack between mysteries and adult fiction. Chairs from the children’s section can seat just six of the hundreds who participate in summer reading programs and other events through­ out the year. These are just a few of the facility Is short­ comings. It becomes easy then to imagine a new building along the river, a larger, secluded children’s section, and a separate confer­ ence room so patrons won’t feel as though they’ve intruded on a meeting at times when they walk in the back door. Ample parking, a drive-by drop-off box that won’t temporarily disappear for repairs each time it becomes a "dnve-into" depository, and true handicap accessibility are in the plans. The building and ti e site arc both being designed to accommodate future expan­ sions and avoid the pains that have accom­ panied the library"fc growth the past several years. My point is, if you don't honestly know why a major campaign is under way to build a new library and why a millage elec­ tion is on the August calendar to seek funds to operate the facility, take a closer look. Ask questions. Try to locate a book with a “B" preceding its reference number. You might be sur­ prised at the sentiment you feel toward a new library. Kathy Maurer, Hastings Sisters Restaurant isn’t closed To the editor: Being a Lake Odessa resident, I read your Hastings Banner each week. I also read the toUwi-by f* thoifl^agi in_Uke Odesu I do not know who writes this but I find that whoever it is should know what they are putting in print for the public to read! In the article in the May 18 paper, it said the Dairy Queen is open and Sisters is closed! This gives customers the idea that Sisters Restaurant is closed. This is not true! Sisters is open six days a week. They are closed certain hours and days, as is any business. 1 hope whoever writes this article will stop in at Sister’s and apologize for this misrepresentation. I find all of the owners and employees at Sisters very hard workers and I enjoy their restaurant six days a week. Thank you Joyce J. Dennie Lake Odessa Correction: A Banner story last week about who filed for Barry County Commissioners' seats incorrectly reported the length of service by First District Commissioner John Barnett. Barnett served for two, two-year terms, from 1996 to the end of this year, before deciding to retire. Do we want kids tested or taught? To the editor: More reasons to vote for Gore! George Bush’s approach to improving education in Texas has senous critics for a number of reasons. The wonderful improvement in the Texas standardized test scores don’t hold up for students taking national standardized tests. Some of the questions are ridiculously easy. Students pass the Texas test and think they are prepared, but when they take the college entrance exams, they are shocked to find out they don’t measure up. Worse yet, many teachers drill almost exclusively for the test, creating a dull itmosphere instead of inspiring excitement about learning, raising motivation and cre­ ativity. Even worse, there is evidence that some teachers have changed students answers to improve their scores. Three Houston teach­ ers and an administrator had to resign after erasing wrong answers and writing in the correct ones. This is a temptation, as in Bush's accountability system educators' careers rise and fall depending on how well their students do on that test. Then there is the problem of undercount­ ing dropouts in order to inflate success and improve the school's ranking. They even go so far as to move low scoring students to special education status so they won't have to take the test. Would you vote for a guy who is trying to fool >ou about an issue you really care about? Gore, on the other hand, recommends spending more money to ensure that teach­ ers are qualified, assisted with continuing training and paid a salary that will attract quality teachers. Do we want our kids tested or taught? Ruth Pino, Nashville One stretch of road is dangerous Dear editor: I have lived in Hastings for 45 years and Tuesday night I saw another accident hap­ pen on the hill near Bob’s Gun and Tackle. There have been so many accidents over the years, and yet nothing has been done to change the problem. You can’t sec over either side of the hill. If the hill was to be cut down so you could see farther coming down the road or out of the driveways, in my opinion, it would help a lot. Yes, it would cost money to do that, but how many husbands, wives or children are going to be hurt or killed before something is done to make it safer. I’ve always liked living in Hastings, and yes it is one of the best 100 small towns to live in, but as far as I am concerned, we also have one of the 100 most dangerous stretch­ es of roads to get here. Yes, the same old story. The road runs through our town, but it is a state highway. I am assuming in the next several yean there will be many more accidents there if something docs not change. Steve Barnum Hastings Gun control won’t save lives Dear editor: So mothers are marching to Washington for more govc. amenta) control! In my opinion, instead of marching to Washington, some of them should be marching to the “woodshed” with a paddle in one hand and an uncontrollable child in the other. 1 was shopping in an out of town depart­ ment store recently, when I heard a child that couldn't have been older than 5 or 6 years, screaming at his mother. When she told him to behave, he asked her what she was going to do about it? She told him be would find out if he didn't stop. His answer? Touch me and HI shoot you. I couldn’t believe my cars! Robert Joseph Bepristis Jr., Hastings and Melody Mae Allore, Middleville. Thomas Edward Dillin, Hastings and Sheryl Dianne Allen, Hastings. Michael Lee Neal, Wayland and Kristina Ann Baker. Wayland. ‘ Jim Joseph Lutzke, Manitowoc and Dorothy Lynne Ertner, Manitowoc. William David Zanders, Jr., Hastings and Lori Rae Burton, Hastings. Travis Thurman Williams, Bellevue and Jessica Ann Morgan, Bellevue. Robert Lee Noppert, Middleville and Karla Irene Spagnuolo, Middleville. David William Roberts, Indianapolis and Shelly Lynne Barnum, Middleville. Richard Douglas Castleman, Hastings and Pamela Jean Baumgartner, Hastings. David Wayne Chandler 11, Middleville and Angela Lee Frank, Middleville. Daniel Ford Patton, Marion and Melissa Ann Schreiner, Dowling. More gun control is not going to save lives! Until people are taught to respect authority and that there will be serious con­ sequences for misbehavior, nothing is going to change. Should children be hit on the head, beat­ en until bruised or paddled in front of other people? Absolutely not! But parents need to be able to paddle their children when the need arises, without Mr., Mrs. or Ms. Liber­ al Airhead turning them into the police. Haven't we listened to the so called “experts" long enough? I will close with this. Our daughter was explaining to her second grade class, differ­ ent types of punishment children used to receive in times past. Some of these were spankings with tree switches and razor straps. They listened with wide eyed aston­ ishment. She then asked them if they would mis­ behave if they knew they would be punished like this? Their answer was a resounding no! I rest my case. Sincerely, Bette D. Shipley This week’s ONLINE POLL... Readers were opposed to Hastings High School switching from the O-K White athletic conference to the O-K Gold conference according to an online poll. Of the votes cast, 66-percent said "no" to the move currently under consideration by the Hastings School District, while 33-percent said "yes" to the move. This week's online question is: "Was Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver a good choice for the added role as Deputy City ManagerT To vote, just log on to www.iadnews.com. Also feel free to post your opinions and sign our online guestbook! We welcome your comments. 'Jim. WeJa'i Siteiiiata... HastingsBaNNER PUBLIC OPINION: Devoted to the interests of Combine holiday? Some people are saying that Memorial Day and Veterans Day have become so similar as holidays that they should be combined so that one of them would be eliminated. What do you think? Barry County Since 1856 Mattings Banner, Inc. Pubi.shed by A Option of J-Ad Graphics inc 1351 N MOHt^way HasJngs Ml 49058 0602 (616) 945-9554 John Jacob* P'esident Joyce Ryan Treasurer Fradertc Jacob* Vice Pr*s»a*Fi Stephen Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Eason Elaine Gilbert ।Assistant Eason Shelly Suiser Patricia Johns Helen Mudry Mary McDonough James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Oassthed adi accepted Monday through 8 a m to 5 30Pm Saturday SX am ■ Noon Scon Ommer Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jaccbs Subscription Rates: S25 per year tn Barry County $27 per ■"»ar in actioning counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send add'ess changes to PO Bo* B Hastings Mi 49056 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49056 Chuck Pennington, Hastings: Kathleen Baird, Middleville: Lindsey Lambert, Hastings: Monte O'Dell, Bill Neal, Caledonia: Becca Lukasiewicz, Hasting* "No, I wouldn’t think so. Keep :hem the same, (he way they are." "I’m an old-fashioned girl and I don’t want to see the holidays changed. Both give us a break and allow us to reflect on the sacrifices of others made for our freedoms." e"I think they should just leave them (as is)." "Yes, they have similarities, but one represents veterans who have died for our country and the other represents the veterans who are alive today." "No. I think people need to be reminded more often of those who have patriotically given their lives." "No, I don't think so. I think its noble to honor them seperaiely. They deserve all the recognition we give them." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 25. 2000 - Page 5 County backs proposed Community Center with funding pledge by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor After considerable discussion, the Barry County Board of Commissioners voted 5-3 to designate, for the County Commission on Aging, operational funds of up to $200,000 per year for five years if the pro­ posed Hastings-based Community Center becomes a reality. Commissioners Emmet Herrington. Jeff Mackenzie and Robert Wenger cast the dis­ senting votes. As a prospective occupant of the new center, the operational funds would be the County Commission on Aging's contribu­ tion. for operating the proposed facility in partnership with the County YMCA and Hastings Area Schools. After the first five years, operating ex­ penses at the center are expected to be self­ supporting from sufficient membership fees, program fees and building rentals (for anniversaries, service club activities, etc.) as well as the operational funds currently used by the three partner organizations. COA Executive Director Tammy Penning­ ton said That belief is based on projections from the National YMCA, "applied to the demographics of this county." she added. In addition, some revenue is expected from an endowment fund. To be located on the Hastings High School campus, the Community Center is intended to provide a place for county fami­ lies and individuals of all ages to enjoy recreational and leisure programming. Hastings Area School System voters will be asked to approve a $13 million bond issue to build the center. The special election is set for Sept. 11. Proposed features of the building include a swimming complex (a 25-meler competi­ tive pool and a smaller family pool), woodworking shop and dining area for se­ nior citizens, exercise and aerobic rooms, teen center, child development center, gymnasium and multipurpose rooms that can be used for enrichment classes. Obit uaii.es Sheldon Steeb BATTLE CREEK Sheldon Steeb, 13 days old, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at Battle Creek Health System in Battle Creek. Sheldon was bom on May 3. 2000 in Baltic Creek, the son of Jerry Ray Steeb & Lori Lynn (Kidder). ■ ■ Sheldon was preceded in death by his great grandmother. Helen Kidder & great grandfather. Jim Colvin. Sheldon is survived by his parents. Jerry Ray Steeb & Lori Lynn Kidder of Battle Creek; brother, Braydon Steeb of Battle Creek; grandfather. Harold Kidder of Gaylord. Michigan; grandparents, Mr. A Mrs. Matt (Alice) Moore of Battle Creek; grandmother, Virginia Harper of Battle Creek; grandfather, J. J. Steeb of Grand Rapids; great grandparents, Mr. A Mrs. Harold (Helen) Kidder of Johannesburg, Michigan. Mr. & Mrs. Lester (Delores) Kecs of Battle Creek, A Mr. A Mrs. John (Jcannett) Dezess of Sheridan. Michigan Funeral Services for Sheldon were held on Friday. May 19. 2000 at the Bachman Hcbble Funeral Sen ice. Pastor Eric Perry of Cornerstone Community Church The COA has been pursuing a new facil­ ity for several years. Voters rejected a mil lage proposal for a new senior citizens cen­ ter in November. 1998. In wake of that de­ feat, COA Executive Director Tammy Pennington told the County Board that the COA Board didn't want to present the same proposal to voters again. Sharing a facility with the YMCA and the schools would be the most efficient use of the community's resources, she said. The COA's current building is out-dated and not large enough for expanded pro­ gramming to meet the needs of county se­ niors. Commissioner John Barnett wondered if the current County Board could commit a future board with a five year financial commitment for the joint-project. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said the funding could be drawn up in a con­ tract. "I would hope a future board would honor that commitment for our seniors," he said. "We have an opportunity to provide for all of the citizens in Barry county a facility - to what degree every citizen uses it may be different than another...we can do that for no additional tax dollars right now...not even by levying any of the millage thai is available to us lo levy," Bailey said. "...People are living longer. Medicine is keeping there. They want to be more ac­ tive. We need to provide those things for them. As far as youth, it's no secret how I feel...When I look at the YMCA I sec that as very healthy, very family-oriented, very good organization that promotes good prin­ ciples, good things for families. "I look at society today and half of what's wrong with it is the breakdown of the family unit and so here's an opportu­ nity to promote into that. I know youth don't make up 100 percent of the popula­ tion, but they do make up 100 percent of the future," Bailey said. "...I would like to see us support this...I just want to give our community, all the citizens, the best op­ portunity that we can give them to enjoy life and be successful." Pennington said the COA Board wanted to get a financial commitment from the County Board before the proposal for the Community Center building progressed any further. "I think this is unusual,” Commissioner Emmet Herrington said. "We don't know where we're going...There's so much iffy in this project. I think we ought to get an­ swers and let the people know and go sell this project. If not. I predict it will fail." Herrington said 14 of 15 township offi­ cials he spoke with in his district of As­ syria, Baltimore and Johnstown townships had asked him to vote against the operating funds for the Community Center. In addi­ tion, he said the Fine Lake Association's Executive Board, representing its 145 members, asked him to vote against the funding. Some ol their reasons, he said, is the concern about some being assessed for mil­ lage and having county tax dollars paying for the annual $200,000 appropriation. "They (township officials) question whether there has been research done for the cost of maintenance for these buildings and operational costs." he said. "That must be disclosed. Admittedly they say we do not have full information at this time. Until there is full information, they are in oppo­ sition to this...," said Herrington, who agrees a new COA building is needed. He also asked why the County Board's vote on operational funding couldn't be de­ layed until the public has more information about the total project. "Why can't we let the people know the full story so they can make an informed de­ cision...! think we have lo go out and sell this," Herrington said. Pennington said she agreed. She noted the proposed Community Center will be the subject of the First Fri­ day Forum in June She also said the cen­ ter's planning group didn't want to have a negative impact on the new Hastings Pub­ lic Library project. "We're trying to be sen­ sitive to their campaign and not try to get too much information out too early so that they have the opportunity to gel their in­ formation out with their election being ahead of ours (in August)," Pennington said. "...A part of any plan for us moving to a new building would include operational costs as well as building so what this pro­ ject is doing is separating the building from the operation of the building," Pen­ nington said. "We do have pretty broad­ based support for operations currently from throughout the county. So we have docu­ mented that there is good support for Commission on Aging services..." "This is an opportunity for us to draw the whole county together...so that our se­ nior citizens will have an opportunity for better meal services for mere program­ ming, education, enrichment and leisure and recreational programs...toward that goal of more and better services for seniors." Of the financial request to the County Board, Pennington said, "in order to say yes' we are a partner with the other two organizations, we need to put up some dol­ lars." Before the board's vote, Joy Dunham, chairwoman of the COA Board, said she "will not go out into this community and present a financial plan for this facility counting on $200,000 from the Barry County Board of Commissioners without the Barry County Board of Commissioners authorizing that money. I don't have that authority and for me to that from the COA Board is irresponsible. It has to be there be­ fore we go out into the community and say this is where the money is going to come from." she said. Wenger said he didn't think that was nec­ essary and that Dunham could tell people that the project is contingent on "if we can get the money from the Board." "Our board voted not to do that," Dun­ ham responded. "Our board's participation in the project is contingent upon the fi­ nancing of $200,000" a year from the County Board. "That's not my choice, that is the Barry County COA Board, she said. Wenger said he wanted to be able to sec an entire projected financial plan. Dunham said a tentative plan has been prepared, but is not being presented pub­ licly yet. Pennington noted that the operational expenses for five years (from the County Board) amounts to less than one-fifth of the cost of the original COA project and with­ out additional taxation. Barnett asked if the schools are contribut­ ing $200,000 for operation, and Penning­ ton said the estimate is $100,000 because they are providing the land and bonding for the building. "Their contribution is really quite significant and then the YMCA piece is membership fees which is estimated at a little over half a million dollars.” Wenger said, "I think schools are the last thing in the world you want to be con­ nected with because they have a hard enough time keeping their own bodies nflett." "I think we've built into the building enough safeguards so that there is certainly protected space...for the senior program." she said. Wenger asked about school growth and the possibility of losing use of the swim­ ming pool. "If we have an opportunity to do some­ thing for less money as a whole to our county citizens, and if we only got to use the swimming pool for four hours of the day, it's much better than never getting to use the swimming pool," Pennington said. "I think we can work out an agieemcnt. That's part of asking for a significant con­ tribution from this board so that the Commission on Aging comes in as an equal partner and that our senior citizens truly have a voice in what's happening in that building." She noted that swimming is the number one senior citizen program at senior facili­ ties that have pools. Wenger said the COA would have more control if it had its own building. He em­ phasized, however, that he was not opposed to a new building, but was against the pro­ posed partnership with the school and YMCA. "The direction of aging programs na­ tionwide is younger, more active seniors and folks who have an opportunity for recreation, leisure and enrichment. In the existing facility, we do not have that op­ portunity to expand," Pennington said. One of the best COA volunteer couples is sell­ ing their local home because they want to move where they can enjoy more activities, she added. "I see a real need to take care of home­ bound and to help facilitate good healthy things for the ones who are not home­ bound," Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James. "This is a fine way to support our senior population..." Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie ques­ tioned how useful the National YMCA data is to the local project. "I haven't seen what the plan is for gen­ erating that kind of money. That's an awful lot of money to generate selling member­ ships," MacKenzie said of the possibility of the center being self-supporting in five years. "...Everything that we're doing here, al­ though it's creative, is not unique." Pen­ nington responded. "There are currently se­ nior centers, YMCAs and school systems that are out there raising money through capital campaigns and fund-raisers, doing building rentals, bringing revenue sources in any way shape or form that they can...You're probably right. We can't lake everything (from the National YMCA data), but there's still enough information ihcre for us to put together the plan that we have put together." Bailey noted that the partnership is a team effort and each partner will be doing what they can to raise the funding "and it doesn't matter whether the COA raises it all or the school finds a way or the Y finds a way...I don't think anybody is going to say you have to pay $200,000 (a year) for the life of this Commission on Aging..." "Is that understanding in writing as part of the plan?" MacKenzie asked. "...That will, in fact, be a part of that operating agreement...," Pennington said. "I'm not saying I distrust the school or the Y. I think they would be true to their word on this," MacKenzie said. "However...we need a written agreement. A spo­ ken word agreement is not worth the paper it's not written on." Bailey said participation can always be stopped if the agreement is negative. "Somebody has to make the first step and say we support this,” he said. Dunham said Pennington, School Super­ intendent Cari Schoessel, and YMCA Ex­ ecutive Director Dave Storms have been working on membership structures "to make this fair to everyone in the entire community, but unless we know that we are a player in this, these things cannot be put together completely because if we are nut a part of this, possibly the project would go forth with just the other two en­ tities and the figures would change...That's why we brought this to the County Board to get approval so that we could continue with the agreement development, the bud­ get development, the entire structure as it relates to all three parties." Wenger asked it the other two parties have committed up front money of $200,000. Pennington and Dunham said there is in-kind commitment. "The $200,000 is probably the least amount..." Dunham said. MacKenzie said he is not convinced the center will be able to fund itself after five years and wonders if voters would then be asked to approve an operational millage. He said he is not completely comfortable with that possibility and not having writ­ ten agreements. Commissioner Rod Goebel said he thought the overall proposal offers a "pretty darn good value" because it offers an opportunity to increase and improve services. Commissioner Clare Tripp said she sup­ ports the proposal because it's a good way x jbr the county to replace the current COA building and "the elderly are very impor­ tant." Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. CaiL.945-9554 ?wjren Funeral Home. inc. or You officiated Interment was in Bedford Cemetery. Bedford Township. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. 1401 N. Broadway at Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 945-2471 FAMILY SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. 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He is survived by a very special friend. Dorotha Dull of Hastings; step-children, Jill (Don) Turner of Hastings and Ellie Norton of Hastings. Funeral Services for Dutch were held on Tuesday. May 23. 2000 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiated. Burial was at Freeport Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Chariton Park Village Fund. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. the articulate, can dress professionally and have an interest in assisting families document their future funeral needs along with funding options, please respond with a letter of interest and/or resumd to: Wren Funeral Home, Inc. Loans to consolidate debt. Make home improvements. Buy a car. Even send a kid to college. Loans for just about anything. Dennis has been helping the same customers for many years and will be helping them for years to come. David C. Wren, President 1401 North Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 10:00 a.m., June 6, 2000 Give Dennis a call today at 616-945-9535. Here Today. Here Tomorrow. Here for You. FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF SOLOMON ROAD FROM ECKERT ROAD TO 106TH STREET. SECTION 4 & 5, IRVING TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN Dennis Oland. Vice President - Consumer Loans $)astings Citp JBanfc uu'w.hastingscitybank .com Member FDIC The Barry County Road Commission has been requested to abandon Solomon Road in Sections 4 & 5. from Eckert Road to 108th Street, Irving Township, Barry County. Michigan. The meeting will be held at the Barry County Road Commission office located at 1725 West M-43 Highway, Michigan at 10:00 a.m., on June 6, 2000. �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner Thursday, May 25. 2000 Thelma (Keagle) Cook-Hinken MILL LAKE - Mrs Thelma CookHinken, age 85, of Mill Lake, passed away Monday, May 22, 2000 at Battle Creek Health System. She was born on January 3, 1915 in Battle Creek, the daughter of George and Mona (Strong) Keagle. Thelma graduated from Wright Beauty Academy. She had a Beauty Shop in her home for several years. Thelma married Warren C. Cook on July 14, 1934 and he preceded her in death on March 20, 1987. She married Woodrow "Chuck" Hinken on October 6, 1993 and he preceded her in death on January 3. 1997 She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and its Esther Circle. A.A.R.P.. Past President Battle Creek Garden Club, Charter member of Ikebaba Club of Battle Creek, and she enjoyed gardening, growing and arranging flowers, crocheting and feeding birds. She had also been a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts. Thelma was also preceded in death by brothers. Thomas. Harold, J.L., Hudson, Glen, Raymond and Neil Keagle; sisters, Ivah Bailey and Mona Riley. She is survived by two sons, Ronald "Ron" F. and Thomas "Tom" C. Cook, both of Battle Creek; brother, Donald Keagle of Battle Creek; three sisters, Florence Phillips of Kalamazoo, Viola Kline of Battle Creek and Georgia Brackett of Florida; Five grandchildren, and three AREA OBITUARIES William B. Wooer DELTON - Mr. William B. Wooer of Delton, passed away Friday, May 19, 2000. Bill was bom in Augusta on April 6, 1920, the son of Herbert and Bernice (Drews) Wooer. He worked at National Biscuit for over 20 years and then became a successful dairy farmer. He was Barry Township Supervisor for 22 years and Sexton of Hickory Corners Cemetery, retiring in November of 1996. Bill was a 4-H leader, member of the Delton Senior Housing Committee, and a life member of the Masonic Blue Lodge in Hickory Comers. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, woodworking, fixing things and helping greatgrandchildren Visitation will be on Thursday, May 25, 2000 al 10:00 A.M. at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Guveside Services for Thelma will be held on Friday. May 26, 2000 at 2:00 P.M. at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home of Battle Creek. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEAS*vrvww FAMILY CHURCH HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, Ml 49050 PaMor. Sieve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sundav Scrv kc 9 30 a m . Sunday School 11 00 am. Sunday livening Service 6.00 p.m., ttiNc Siudy A Pravcr Time Wednesday nighu 6 30 p.m 502 E Grand St. Hastings, Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH HASTINGS ASSEMBLV OF GOO 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich W Clayion Garmon. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 am; rlaaam for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 a m Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6 00 pm Wednesday activities 7 oo p.m arc Rainbows or J J Bible Qua (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bibic quiz (ages 6-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19), Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS INITED METHODIST CHLRCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 Worship Ser­ vices Sunday. 11 00 a m . Sundav School. 10am wraHagr. CRM E BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH fhrrmerty the Hastings Gnct Brethren Chttnh), 600 Powell Rd . I mile cast of Hastings Rus Sarver, Pastor Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a m BtMc Classes - for all ages. 10 40 a m - Morning Worship. 6 00 p m. Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7 30 p m Prayer and BiNc Study Sharing Your Faith - “You Arc Wel­ coming " Church Phone. 94K2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHLRCH Member Chnevh of the HvridWWr Ingin an CotwnuMicat' 315 W Center St (corner of S Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charics P McCabe ill. Rector F William Voetbcrg. Minister of Mu­ sic Sunday Worship Services - 8 a m and 10 a m. Sunday School 10 a m. Nursery Available at 10 a m Chwr Practice - Wednesday al 7 pm Hob Week Worship Schedule - Passion Palm Sunday April 16 at Ram and 10 am.. Evening Prayer on Monday. Tues­ day . Wednesday. April 17. 18, 19 at 7 p m . Maundy Thursday. April 20 at ? p m. Go id Friday (HAMA) Community Service. April 21. 12 noon. The Way of the Cross (stations) • April 21.7 pm.. Holy Saturday - April 22. 10 a.m . The Great Vigil of Easier. Satur­ day. April 22. 'pm Easier Day. Sunday. Apnl 23. 8 am and 10 a m Pleave Note that the I lavtmgs Area Ministerial Association com­ munity Good Friday Knut ts be­ ing held at 12 noon at Emmanuel l-ptM.-opal Church Q41MBY UNITED METHODIST CHI RCH M-?9 West Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE 805 S Jcffcraon Father Charles Pucher. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 pm Sunday Masses 8 30 a.m and 11 00 a m. Confcuxm Saturday 3 30-4 15 pm •- 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship 11 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 pm.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p m. If in­ terested in a free Home'BtMe Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worshrc II un. PO Box 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058 Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10:00 a m.. Worship 11 00 a m.; Evening Service at 6 00 p m. Wednesday Prayer Bible 700pm COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Time* 9 45 a m Traditional. 10.15 a m Sun­ day School. 1115 a m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day night* - Praise Service* 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. THOR.N APPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Servux Times are 8 30 am. 9 55 a m and 1120 a m. Tuesday prayer and share lune 9.30 a m . Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6.30 p.m Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m also Nurs­ ery available for all sen ices Bnng the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hour*. Wed Thun 9 a m. to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9 30 am Sunday School. 1045 a.m Morning Worship. Sun 5-7 p.m Youth Fellowship (Gr. 6-I2L Sun evening sen ice as announced in weekly bulletin 6 p m . Wed 6­ 8pm Wamor* (Gr K-5thk (Serv­ ing evening meal to Warriors al 6 p m). Wed 7 pm - Prayer Mtg (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vice* - 9 30 a m Morning Prayer. 11 00 am Holy Communion. Evening Prayer 6:00 p.m. For more information call 795-2370 or Rn Dav id T Huslw ck 948-9604 Rev Deacon David S Mohrhardt 517-627-9130 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services Affiliated with the in­ dependent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) 1716 North Broadway Randall Hart nun. Pastor Sunday Service* Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 01) pm evening Service. Wednesday ' 00 p m Sen ices for Adults. Teen* and Children 9 45 am tor Dan Curne. Senior Pastor; Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr Adult Min­ istries 9 30 a m Sunday School for all ages. 10 45 am. Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p.m.. Evening Service. 7 00 pm Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p m . Awana. Sr and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men Meeting at Maple Valley ^h School Pastor Don Roscoe, (y 17) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership trammg This inftH niartoti on worship services is pros idcd by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY l*rex<rips:on« i IX S Jeflerson **45-3429 H ASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hasting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. "uCoot, Rd BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a m . Worship Ham, Evening Services 6 p m Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m Peter Wackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on video* in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Saturday Evening 6 30 p.m Mass HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Slate Rd and Bollwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 a m. Sunday School. 1045 a m Morning Worship. 5 30 p.m. KidY quizzing. 6 00 p m Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6.30 p.m., KidY Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 a m . Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHLRCH 239 E Nonh St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. May 21 8 A 10:45 am Worship. 9 30. Sunday School (for all ages), AAL meeting after 2nd service; 12:30 p m . Flying Doves A GodY Chddren. Carnival Saturday. May 20 9 30 a m . Catcch 4. 8 00 NA Tuesday. May 23 - 7 30 Overeaten Anon Wednesday. May 24 - 1000 a.m., Wordwatchen. 7:00 pm, Bapt Sponsor Train HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Lisa Steven*. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 Im Office hours are Mon­ Comer of Green day through Thursday from 9 00 a m. to 12 00 p.m and I-00 to 4 00 p.m and Fnday 9 00am to 12 00 p.m. during the summer Summer Schcdak Stans Jane 4, 9 30 a m - Worship. Jr Church. 10 30 a m - Coffee. 10:30 a.m.. Radio Hasting*. Michigan Burr W. Fossett HASTINGS - Mr. Burr W. Fassett, age 89, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2000 at Friendship Village in Kalamazcx). He was bom on February 22, 1911 in Castleton Township, Barry County, the son of Orin and Nora (Wilkinson) Fassett. Mr. Fassett attended the Barryville School, graduating in 1929 from Hastings High School. He married Hilna M. Benson on May 28, 1932 and she preceded him in death on June 5. 1998. Mr. Fassett was engaged in dairy farming on Barryville Road for many years. His employment also included: the Barry County Medical Facility, former Metal Tile Company in Hastings, Michigan Artificial Breeders Association, well known Bee Keeper, maple syrup producer, Sexton for the Barryville Cemetery for nearly 50 years, Wilcox Cemetery for 20 years and Assyria Cemetery for a few years. He was a member of the McCallum United Brethren Church, long time Sunday School Superintendent, member of the Gideons, avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing. He also served as Castleton Township Constable for several years. Mr. Fassett was also preceded in death by his parents; a sister, a brother, and a granddaughcr, Lancia Martz. He is survived by two daughters, Lois (Clarence) Martz of Kalamazoo and Linda Fassett of Portage; three sons, Clair (Thelma) Fassett of Nashville, Lee (Ellie) Fassett of Mendon and Nyle (Barbara) Fassett of Portage; 11 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; brother, Ray Fassett of Grand Rapids; sister-in-law, Agnes (Karl) Pufpaff of Nashville; nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday, May 26, 2000 at 10:00 A.M. until funeral time. Funeral Services for Mr. Fassett will be held on Friday, May 26, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Gerald W. Galloway officiating. Burial will be at the Barryville Cemetery in Castleton Township, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to McCallum United Brethren Church or the Gideons. 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Si*»on. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Thursday. May 25 ■ Scholarship Presentation at the Honors Assembly at Hastings High School Friday. May 26 b 00 pm. Menders dinner and Program. 7 00 pm. Graduation at Hastings High School - Congratu­ lations to our graduates' Saturday. May 27 - 11 00 a m. Memorial Service for Lois Sparks in Greenville. Michigan Sunday. May 28 - 900 am Traditional Worship Service - Recognition of Graduate*. 9 20 am Children's Worship. 10 00 a m "Senior Tea" in Sharpe Hall. 10 10 a m Sunday School Assembly in Sharpe Hall. 10 15 am Sunday School for all ages. 11 20 a m Contemporary Worship Service - Recognition of Graduates. 1150am Children's Worship The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11 20 Sen ice is broadcait over Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery ts provided during both services 4 00 pm Confir­ mation Class Monday. May 29 Memorial Day - Church Office closed Tuesday. May 30 - 6 30 Drama Ministry Wednesday. May 31 - 7 00 p m Chancel Choir re­ hearsal Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. the Florence Grace Cheney NAPLES, FLORIDA - Mrs. Florence Grace Cheney, age 72, of Naples, Florida and formerly of Hickory Comers, went from her home to be with her Lord on May 12, 2000. She was a member of the G J Jen Gate United Methodist Church and former member of Prairieville Bible Church in Delton. She was a member of the American Legion Post #484 and retired from T.D.S. Telephone Company after 40 years of service and Hickory Telephone Company. Florence was preceded in death by her son, Howard Cheney; and a great granddaughter, Olivia. She is survived by her husband of over 54 years, Clarence Cheney of Naples, Florida; her son, Mike (Rita) Cheney of Delton; her daughters, Penney Vitale of Naples, Florida, Elaine (Charlie) Ross of Hickory Comers and Linda (Andy) Taylor of Delton; eight grandchildren; and three great grandchildren; her brother, and two sisters. A Memorial Service for Florence will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at the Prairieville Bible Church 12711 M-43, Delton, Michigan 49046. Darrell J. Hoffman have a youngster that is interested, please fill out a form or call (616) FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH everyone. Bill played an intregal part in making the dream of his farm become a reality, it was also a place he loved lo visit. He is survived by his wife, Atha Johnston whom he married on December 2, 1939; sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Judy Wooer of Delton, Bill and Eileen Wooer of Kingsley; a daughter and son-in­ law, Kay and Jim Whitehead of Galesburg; six grandchildren; and 7 great grandsems. Funeral Services for Bill were held on Monday, May 22, 2000 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Interment was at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial, please consider memorial contributions to Rainbow of Hope Farm, a home for the developmentally disabled near Kingsley. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Broadcast SUMMER MUSIC CAMP STARTS JUNE 19. If you 945-9574 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10:30 a.m ; Wednesday 6 00 p.m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High Opal M. Dodge Ro;? H. Adgate MIDDLEVILLE - Mr Roy H. Adgate, age 83, of Middleville, passed away Monday, Mav 15, 2000 at Spectrum Health-Downtown Campus, Grand Rapids. Mr. Adgate was bom on February 18, 1917 in Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, the son of Eugene W. and Pearl S. (Shively) Adgate. He was raised in Caledonia and attended Caledonia schools. Mr. Adgate married Beatrice Crapsey on December 1, 1939. He was employed at American Seating Company in Grand Rapids and retired after 28 years of service. Roy enjoyed reading, gardening, and the friendship of many. Roy was a caring, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. Mr. Adgate is survived by his wife, Beatrice Adgate; one son. Richard (Nancy) Adgate of Middleville; one daughter, Sharon (Carl) Simkins of Wayland; seven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; one brother, Robert (Violet) Adgate of Middleville; several nieces A nephews. Graveside Funeral Services for Mr. Adgate were held on Thursday. May 18, 2000 at the Robbins Cemetery, Yankee Springs Township. Reverend Lee Zachman officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. HASTINGS - Mr. Darrell J. Hoffman, age 76, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, May 21. 2000 at Spectrum Health-East in Grand Rapids. He was bom on August 29, 1923 in Augusta, the son of John and Marguerite (Gobel) Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman was raised in the Augusta and Barry County areas and attended rural schools. He married Barbara R. Allen on November 11, 1950. Mr. Hoffman was employed as a tree trimmer for 34 years and at Michigan Carton Company in Battle Creek for a time. He was a former member of the Hastings Moose Lodge #628, w*d dancing, bowling, stock car racing and music. Mr. Hoffman was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Doris Hollars; and brothers. Dwight and Dale Hoffman. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; three daughters, Debby (Brad) Baker of Bristol, Indiana, Mickey Harvath of Hastings and Brenda Hoffman of Hastings; three sons, Darrell Hoffman of Hastings. Dwight (Gail) Hoffman of Hastings and Robert Hoffman of Hustings; nine grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and brother. Dorrance Hoffman of Hastings. Funeral Services for Mr. Hoffman were held on Wednesday, May 24, 2000 at Thomapple Valley Church in Hastings. Reverend Gary Newton officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. ArrangemenLs were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Opal M. Dodge, age 94. a lifelong resident of Lake Odessa and a Kindergarten teacher at Lake Odessa Community Schools, passed away Sunday, May 21,2000. Mrs. Dodge was preceded in death by her husband, H. Dean Dodge; her parents, Charles and Nettie (Bishop) Lapo; her daughter, Dclora McWhorter, her sisters, Veda Blickenstaff and Hildred Davis; her brother, Clair Lapo. She is survived by her son, Charles Dodge of Battle Creek; son-in-law, Carroll McWhorter of Mulliken; daughter-in-law, Sharron Dodge of Lake Odessa; her grandchildren, Scott (Michelle) McWhorter, Colleen (Tim) Hermes, Marilee Dodge and Maureen (Tim) Kirkwood; four great grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Eileen Engebretson. Committal Service for Opal were held on Tuesday, May 23, 2000 at Lakeside Cemetery. Pastor George Speas officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Odessa Central Methodist Church or Lakewood Community Ambulance. The family was served by Koops Funeral Chapels, Inc., of Lake Odessa. Burdette D. Klump KENTWOOD - Mr. Burdette D. Klump, age 83, of Kentwood, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2000 at Spectrum Health Downtown Campus. Burdette was a Building Products Salesman. He was preceded in death by a son, David James Klump. Burdette is survived by his wife, Marian E. Klump; one daughter, Kathy Jane (Robert) Park of Wisconsin; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Evelyn Hacker of Grand Rapids; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ethel and William Patterson of Jenison; one niece and two nephews. A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday morning. May 24, 2000 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Ray Townsend officiated. Interment was at Hooker Cemetery in Leighton Township. . Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Wayne David Norris HICKORY CORNERS - Mr. Wayne David Norris, age 66, of Hickory Comers, went to be with his Lord on Monday, May 22. 2000 at home. He was bom on August 22. 1933 in Hastings, the son of Clare C. Norris and Hazel (McClelland) Norris. He graduated from Hastings Public Schools. Mr. Norris was an area resident his entire life. He was formerly raised on a farm in Lacey. He had been employed by Clark Equipment Company in Battle Creek as a Tool and Die Mak^r for 30 years, retiring in 1983. He also taught Machinist Apprenticeship School in Battle Creek and was a Watkin Products Director for 18 years. Mr. Norris married Shirley Ann (Stanton) Norris of Hickory Comers on March 4. 1953. He loved camping, the outdoors, fishing, hunting and woodcarving. He spent summers at Little Lake Harbor in Newberry, and also enjoyed reading the Bible and Louis L’amour books. Mr. Norris was a member of SOWERS Mobile RV Missionary Group, a former Boy Scout Leader of Troop 30, was involved in Barry County 4-H and the Barry County Planning Commission. He was a member of Gull Lake Bible Church, a former Elder and worked with the Youth and also taught Sunday School. He was also actively involved at the First Baptist Church in Newberry in Ute summers. Mr. Norris was preceded in death by his father. Clare C. Norris in 1992; and his mother. Hazel (McClelland) Norris in 1975; grandson, Matthew Norris; brother, Alton Norris in 1975; and brother, Hugh Norris in 1928. Funeral Services for Mr. Norris will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2000 at 11XX) A.M. at the Gull Lake Bible Church with Pastor Gary T. Cantrell of Gull Lake Bible Church and Pastor Paul Deal officiating. Interment will be at East Hickory Cemetery in Barry Township. Memorials can be made to Gull Lake Bible Church, Lifespan Hospice or First Baptist Church of Newberry, Michigan. Arrangements were made by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service in Battle Creek. . �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 25. 2000 - Page 7 Social News Johncock-Brooks marriage marked In celebration of their first anniversary, the announcement is being made of the marriage between Jennifer Blanche John­ cock and Robert Craig Brooks. Chapel in the Woods was the setting for the beautiful May 29th, 1999 mamage be­ tween Jennifer and Robert. Her parents William Johncock of Delton and Lee John­ cock of Sturgis presented the bndc. Craig and Teresa Brooks of Harper Creek pre­ sented the groom. The maid of honor was Cody Johncock of Sturgis, sister of the bode. Bridesmaids were Ellen Evert of Kansas, sister of the bride and Angela Miller of Hastings, friend of the bndc. The best man was Cory Kelly and groomsmen were Ryan Dingman and Bobby Morris, all of Battle Creek and fnends of the groom. William Miller of Georgia, Jerry Miller of Grand Rapids and Rod Evert of Kansas attended as ushers Also attending the ceremony were Cleo Johncock. of Delton, grandmother of the bndc. Paul and Nonnc Brooks of Homer and Ruth Bussing of Homer, grandparents of the groom. And Harold Bussing of Con­ cord the groom s great grandfather. The bride graduated from Delton Kellogg High School and attended Kellogg Commu­ nity College; she is a team leader at TSK of America Hi-lex Corporation. The bndegroom is a graduate of Harper Creek High School and is a sales representative with his family \ business Bussing Wholesale. The couple resides in Battle Creek Hickses celebrate 50th anniversary Caries and JoAnn Hicks of Dowling cel­ ebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a surprise party hosted by their chil­ dren and grandchildren on May 20th. Car­ les Hicks married JoAnn Fox on May 28, 1950 in Battle Creek. Both have retired from Michigan Carton Company. They have three children, Karla (Mike) Newman, LeRoy (Terri) Hicks, and Ken (Michele) Hicks, all of Dowling; 8 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Nelson-Fisher engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Nelson of Lake Odessa arc proud td arthounce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Melissa Jo, to Daniel Charles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D Fisher of Woodland. Melissa is a 1998, and Dan a 1997 grad­ uate of Lakewood High School arc looking forward to a Millennium Wedding Celebra­ tion in September An apology: last week's column stated the closure of a restaurant. Sisters' Restau­ rant is open for business at the usual hours. The Dcpot/Museum will be open Satur­ day. May 27. from 10 a m. until 2 Lynda Cobb will be the hostess. There are always interesting items to view there. The second order of hollyhock plants and lilac bushes should arrive by then. These green items were back ordered from the successful sale May 13. High school and college graduates will be recognized at Central on Sunday, May 28. Central goes to ihe summer schedule of holding worship services at 9:30 a.m. The graduates will be honored at a reception following the service. Former Superinten­ dent William Eckstrom will deliver the message Pastor and Mrs. Charles Shields are on vacation. The Sebcwa Center Association will hold its annual meeting, which includes election of part of the officers following a potluck meal at 6:30 p.m. The meal and meeting will be held at the church across Bippley Road from the Heritage school house. The program will be about Ephraim Shay and his locomotive, famed for its role in mining and logging. Weather made the news Thursday last week, with heavy rainfall which caused many flooded basements. The available sump pumps in the hardware store sold in a hurry. Plumbers were in demand. Furnaces and water heaters had to be cleaned and the pilot lights relighted once the water reced­ ed. Even the Counter Drain could not solve the water problems of home, in its path. However the water flowed strongly in the drain. Correction: Last week's photo of Peg Armbruster at the counter in the depot was labeled with the name of another customer. Seventh-graders, their instructors and some chaperones made a flying trip to Washington D.C. May 17. They departed the middle school by bus before 5 a.m. and rode to the Lansing airport, where they embarked on a plane toward the capital. They spent the day seeing sights, including the Arlington Cemetery, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, the capital (as seen through the fence), the Smithsonian Institu­ tion. Library of Congress. They spent time with an aide of Congressman Vem Ehlers. They flew home and arrived soon after mid­ night. School was held as usual on Thurs­ day. but several students slept extra time in the forenoon and went to classes in the afternoon. Water continued to be a major topic of conversation over the weekend. On the north ahiMe.of Jordan Lake, water cimc over all the seawalls. The docks were either under water or had even floated off. Espe­ cially toward the west part of Lakeview Dri­ ve, there was water across lawns and between the houses. A few houses were sur­ rounded by water so the residents would need boots to get to their garages. On Eagle point, part of the road was closed. One fam­ ily had to remove furniture. There were bar­ ricades just off Woodland Road warning of water hazards. On McClenithans' Landing, both Beech and Maple streets were open to travel for a distance, but the road was closed from the Doug Flessner home to the Gunnard Johnson home with water even across the road. One homeowner indicated Sunday that his back yard pond was reced­ ing about 1/4 inch per hour. One resident measured the water at the dam with a yard­ stick and found it was 26 inches above the top of the dam. The Little Thomapple Riv­ er was beyond its bank north of Brown Road. Ed and Bonnie Leak returned May 18 from a week's trip to Columbia. S.A., to attend the wedding of her brother. Ron Walkington. Zelmer-Harkey to wed in August Michael Brian Harkey and Marlene Osboroc-Zelmcr announce their engagement The couple is planning an August wedding, to take place m Charlotte. North Carolina. Parents of the groom are Joe and Pat Harkey of Charlotte. North Carolina. Par­ ents of the bndc arc Don Gariock and Lor­ raine McMillcn-Gariock of Lake Odessa. Michigan. £aJ& OtUia N E WS Gene and Lois Norns are proud to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Sarah Hokcnson. to Enc Seibert, son of Pe­ ter and Katie Seibert of Pine Lake Sarah is a 2000 graduate of Delton Kel­ logg High School She is employed as a cosmetologist at J.C Penneys at Lakeview Square Mall Enc is a 1998 graduate of Delton Kel­ logg He is employed at Hawks Hollow of Richland A Sept 16 wedding is planned VISIT US on the HET with up to the moment information on news items The dinner at the Sebcwa Center UMC was well attended Saturday. En route, one could sec the swollen Tupper Creek as it crossed Musgrove Highway and flooded fields in both Odessa and Sebcwa town­ ships. By Sunday Tupper Creek was much smaller in content. In the newspapers we read that Matt McNatt of Lake Odessa and Sara Wil bourne of Sunfield are new graduates of FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! Gov't &. Bank Repos being sold now ’ Log on at jadnews.com Heidi Nagel, director of trie Hall­ Fowler Library was the speaker at the May 13 meeting of the local genealogy society at the Curte- Decades ago this dwelling at the foot of Fourth Avenue was the Waite Inn. This week it could be called the "Wade Inn." MSU. Craig Cappon is on the honors list for Baker College. Tara Davis, granddaughter of Marvin and Ruth Shanks and daughter of Paula Kaye of Holt, is a recipient of a $2,500 scholarship from the University of Michigan due to her placement from a test taken in her junior year at Holt High School. This is from a new program of Michigan Merit Scholarships based on the state assessment tests. She was pictured in a Monday newspaper with her father. Tom Davis, superintendent of Holt schools. She also won another scholarship competition among the 400 graduates. This award will get her introduced on the field at a Lugnuts game, an autographed baseball and other goodies The Mason Historical Society held a bndal gown tea as fundraiser recently One of the organizers was Lorraine Simone, a dear rr end of Betty McMillen. Ladies brought out their white gloves and hats when they attended James Lyons of Willow brook Drive, com­ Slagter-Morrison to exchange vows Zachary. Ava and Alizabeth are excited to announce the engagement of their parents, Darcy I. Slagtcr to Kevin B. Momson. Kevin is currently employed by Bouma Corporation as a carpenter. Darcy is cur­ rently employed by Tyden Brammall. with plans of stay ing home to raise their three children. Tne couple will exchange vows on July 15. 2000 at First United Methodist Church in Hastings, followed by a week long hon­ eymoon in Southwestern California. Hokenson-Seibert plan to wed Sept. 16 James Lyons of Lake Odessa greeted the crowd as commander nius post Sons of Union Veterans Financing available! Local Listings. 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 mander of the Sunfield post of Sons of Union Veterans, was one of the speakers at the Sunday afternoon re-dedication of the 1899 hall on Main Street, built by veterans of the Civil War using lumber from their own trees and stones from their farms for the foundation. Others on the program included Ron Wells, village president. Pas­ tor Brian Sheen of the Sunfield UMC, state president of the Women’s Relief Corps, state of Daughters of Union Veterans, com­ mander Michigan Department sons of Union Veterans. The address was by Dr. Weldon Petz, a Lincoln scholar from Bloomfield Hills. Ella O’Neil of Sunfield unveiled the national register plaque. The Daughters and fnends sang a medley of Civil War songs. There were refreshments available on the grounds. Youngsters climbed the two cannons mounted on con­ crete platforms, the base of which is inscribed with names of GAR members. Following the ceremonies, the public attending was welcome to tour the interior. The weather was great for the occasion. Other dignitancs were present in the crowd and were greeted in place. Memonal Day services are to be held at Lakeside Cemetery Monday at 11 a.m. Rev. Ward Pierce of Lakewood UMC will be the speaker. The local Dcmary-Mutschler post of the VFW is in charge of arrangements which will include music by the Lakewood High School band. A Cut Above Lawn Service “You Grow it, We’ll Mow it’’ 7475 Hammond Rd. Freeport, Ml 49325 • Commercial and Residential ■ 616-765-3809 Dana Madole (616)765-3361 dam<« voyagcr.net Jeff Hausc (616)945-5715 jdhauvc'p. voyagerxm �Page » - Ths Haslnp* Bamar - Th aaday. May 25. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES Not lea or Mortgage Foreclosure Sale 1 HIS FIRM IS A OFBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEST ANY INFORMATION WE OBTNH WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE OcteuS has Men made n the oondamna ot a mongage made by Jamea Johnson and Manon Johnson. huatand and wtto (ongnai mortgagora) to Home Mortgage no.. An Arizona Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Sept ember 25. 1SSS. and recorded on October 1. IMP In Uber lOMOSI. Barry County Record. MKtvgan. and Ma aaetgned by meane aeargn monte to EMC Mortgage Corporate*!. Aaalgnoe by an aaatgnmenl dated December IS. 1500. wtrrch Ma recorded on Aprs T. 2000. n Uber 10*2907, Bany County Record*. on when mon gage there e darned loM duo at the date here ol are aum of ONE HONORED FIFTEEN THOU­ SAND SIX HONORED THIRTY-NINE AND S2/100 doawa (*1l5.B» sa>. exiudtng interact al 10 4501S per annum AdfustcM rate mortgage interact rate may change 104)1 and 04/01 Under the power ol eale contained n card mortgage and the Matute m auch case made and provided notice m hereby given that sad mort­ gage w« M foredoeed by a sale ot the mort­ gaged premises or some part *E them. at puWi: venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml ■ 1 00 pm.. on June S. 2000 Sard prenvaM are severed in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Ber-y County. MctUgan, and are The Part ol the Nortiweat 0* ol Section 10. Town 3 North. Rango 9 Wed Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan deecrtbed as commune etg at the West v* Pool of said Section 10. thence East 57 Rode lor the piece ol Mgmnmg. thence North OS degrees East lo the carter ot H^rwey M-37. thence Soumeealarty along mo center of add highway lo mo Eaat ■ Weal 1 X Line ol card Sector 10. Stance West Wong sari IM too to tie piece ol begmnmg. ewaptmg more from Mgnnlng at the mteraechon d tie carter­ law of Ht^rwey M-37 end the East West t/4 toe W sari Seaton 10. which bee North 2.30990 Met and West 3.4S0 ST leer torn the Southeast Corner ol said Section 10. twnce Sort 00 degeae 3T minutes Weal S3* 03 leal alcng me sari 1M toe. thence Sotto 27 degree* 30 rttouw East 250 5* teat to the Cemertne d said Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Detoult has been m»ta in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sievvn D. Bowerman and Cathi Bowerman husband anu wife (ongma* mortgagors) to Mortgage America (IMC). Inc . Mortgagee, doted August 25. 1997. and recorded on September 22. 1997 in docu­ ment 1001892, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the IMC Con man Dear Ann Landen: Please remind your readers about the risk of starting a friend­ ship with a prison inmate. 1 am an authority on this subject - one who learned the hard Mortgage Company. Assignee by an assignment dated November 22, 1999, which was recorded on January 4. 2000, in document 1039803, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO AND 34/100 dottan ($47,552.34), including interest at 12 500% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rata may change 301 and W01 of each year. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notes is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foredoeed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1 00 p.m., on June 8, 2000. Said premises are stuated in TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 19 of Block D of Pleasant Shores, in Section 19. Town 3 North. Range 7 Weal, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 ot Plats. Page 59. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, untaaa determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shatt be 30 days from the data ot such sale way. Here is my story: Five years ago, I answered an ad in a magazine, believing I was corresponding with a truck driver. Two weeks later, 1 re­ ceive a response from an inmate in Ohio, who told me politely that he had misrepre­ sented himself, and would understand if I chose not to write him back. I thought I should at least let him know his letter was received. That was the beginning of a fonr- year correspondence. Three or four times a year. I went to the prison to visit him. He sent me cards and letters, and occasionally, would call me collea. 1 sent him money orders for coffee and cigarettes, because he said those items were expensive. We made plans to move to his farm after his release last February. It turned out he was released to another woman, and invited HER to live with him on his farm. Later, I learned he had ex­ plained his relationship with me by telling her I was his aunt. She once called my Dated Aprs 27.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Booze trouble 248-593 1303 Troll A Trott. P C. Dear Ann Landers: 1 am a senior in high Attorneys and Couneeiors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ht^may M-37. thence Soum 52 degree* 2* min­ ute* East *T1 .05 tool to tie price of begmmng The redemption period toe* be 12 monti(s) from me data of such sari State Of Michigan Dated Apr! ZT. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 5fh JudkrW Circuit Bnflhom Fanns. Ml *0025 Fla 09900009*5 Odphms Barry County NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Com No. 96-708-CH Notice of Mortgage Forecioaure Sale THW FW«I IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE O8TAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 2*0-393 1309 Trott 0 Trait PC. Attorneys and Counaeiors M150 Telegraph Road. Su*e 100 MORTGAGE SALE - Detoult haa been made WES) in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Attan M. Warners and Mary Warners Hueband and Wife (original mortgagor:;) to Broadmoor Financial Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 22.1998, and record­ ed on January 3, 1999 in Uber 1023282. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assignsd by said mortgagee io fie dA Mortgage. LLC (a efooL ly owned subsidiary of Bank of America. NA) Services HO net OF CREDITORS Eotate at SHARLOT A SOURS. Deceaeed Data at tF/fo: 5-17-41. TO ALL CREDITDRS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. NashvOe. Michigan died 0-1-00 uraeea preeerted to Unde M Krauee. named per- Courthouse. 220 West Court Street. Ilottttngiy Ml successor m Interact by merger at Nabonsbanc Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assign­ ment dated June 1.1999, whch was recorded on July 14. 1999. in Ubar 1032482, Bany County Records, on which mortgage there la claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-NINE AND 64/100 dottars ($90,649.64), including interest at 7.125% par annum. Under the power ot seta contained h said mortgaged and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foredoeed by a sale of fie mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pobke venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml * 1-00 p.m.. on June 29.2000. Said promises are sttuatod in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. cabon at Me nonce May 22. 2000 David L Smith (P20636) 133 South Cochran. P.O Box 8 Barry County. Michigan, and are rlseci Fjod as: The East 330 foal of the South. 1330 tool of the East 1/2 of foe East 1/2 of fw Soufoeaet 1/4 of Sacbon 36. Town 4 North. Rango 9 Waat, The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) Charlotte Ml 48813 517-543-5401 LxwtaM. Krauee 2413 Went Butterhekl Highway Oral. Ml 49078 616 749-9536 from the date of cxti sate. Dated : May 18. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. (V25) 246-593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200015434 Hawks (8/15) Court Addron 220 W. State StTMt. Hattrgs. Ml 49058 Court tataphone no. (616) 948-4810 Bran Mv Water Watts. Inc. 13427 Frutt Ridge Ave Kent Ctty. Ml 49330 PtaMB Robert L Jordon (P49387) Btakeetoe A Fry. PLC 23 North Mmi Street Rockford. Ml 49341 (616)866-9593 PWntlf Attorney v. Detondant(s) Jeff Bomback - 13095 Pinewood, Gowen. Ml 49326; and Mr end Mrs Roger Warwick, 1902 7th Court North. Unit B. Lake Worth. FL 33461 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 1. On February 10. 2000 foe 5fo Circutt Court of Bany County Michigan judges in fevor of the plaintiff(s). Brass-Mar Water Wells. Inc and agvnst the detendant(s). Roger Warwick and wife, and Jeff Bomback 2. On Thursday. July 13. 2000 O 1.-00 p.m. at cwer this letter, because our problem has caused a major family dispute. My 32-yearold daughter has a little girt who is 9 years old. When my daughter goes out of town on business, she leaves “Cindy Lou” alone to get herself off to school. There is a baby sit­ ter in the house when Cindy Lou comes home in the afternoon, but 1 don’t think that's enough. I say my granddaughter is too young to be left alone at all. My husband and ! live an hour away, and we both work. Cindy Lou called us recently, crying and frightened to be alone, so 1 brought her to my house. I was furious with my daughter, and told her so. She claims Cindy Lou is old enough to manage this on her own, and made all kinds of excuses for not having a caregiver in the house in the morning. What do you say, Arm? - Upset Grandparents in Indiana. Dear Grandparents; I can see why you are upset. A 9-year-old should not be left alone in the manner in which you describe. This constitutes child endangerment or child neglea Your daughter better make more responsible arrangements, or she will be answering to the authorities. Please in­ form her. ••••• What can you give the person who has everything ' Ann Landers 'booklet. "Gems, " is ideal for a nightstand or coffee table "Gems " is a collection of Ann Landers' most miuesie.l poems and essays. Send a self-addressed, long business-size envelope and a check or money order for S5.25 (this includes postage and handling) lo: Gems do Am Landers, PO. Boz 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562. (In Canada, send S6.25.) To find out more about Am Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www creators ccm. and to foe following property: EXHIBIT'A' Located in Thomapple Township. Barry County. Michigan, with a street address of 3347 Eagtevtew Court, MiddtovBe. and more particuiarty described as: ParoeiA That part of the East 1/2, Southwest 1/4. Section 25. Town 4 North, Rango 10 West. Thomapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at foe West 1/4 cor­ ner of said section; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 1325.13 toot along foe East West 1/4 Mne of said section to the point of beginning; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 286.0 toot along said East West 1/4 Me; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 57 seconds West 874.69 feet Mong foe East kne ot the West 286 feet of said East 1/2, Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 16 minutes; 30 seconds West 253.01 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 57 seconds West 385.57 tost thence North 56 degrees 27 minutes 26 seconds West 39.57 feet Location Drive-thru Internet Close to Your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com 1005 W. Greer. St • Hastings Home alone Dear Ann Landers: 1 hope you will an- Copyright 2000 Cretan Syndicate, lac. Prescription Convenience... (616) 948-3136 your own. My case comes up Friday. county. I chai offer tar safe to foe highest bidder al of foe right. Mo and interest of dotendant(s) m Date 4^5/00 Sgt. WBiamC Johnson Barry County Sharif Department Drive-thru Open 7 Days/Walk-in 6 Days school and a good student who is concerned about the proHem of alcoholism in today’s society. It all began when I was sent to live with my aunt and uncle. I was only 7 at the time, but had experienced more than your average 30-year-old. I had witnessed a murdci by an alcoholic, and had seen my mother get fall-down drunk on a daily ba­ sis. She is now 35 years old, and trying to get her life back on track. I have not had a very good relationship with my mother for the last several years. 1 became so angry and fed up with her empty promises that I blocked her out of my life. 1 was sick of her self-pitying games and hav­ ing her call me while she was drunk, com­ plaining about her life. I have tried everything I can think of to help her, but have run out of ideas. Can you help me? - Linda in Wisconsin. Dear Linda: You need to educate yourself about alcoholism and what it does to indi­ viduals and families. Anger is not the best response. Check with Alcoholics Anony­ mous. Find out if there is an Alateen chap­ ter in your city. Both should be listed in your phone book. If not, ask the librarian for reading material on the subject. Your mother needs your love and your support. Please give it to her, for her sake, as well as came over to me and asked, “What are you doing in this alley at 4 o’clock in the morn­ ing?" I told him that I was looking for Sex. public auction to bo hold at Hastings, Michigan. Barry County Courthouse (East Door) in thio along foe centerline of Irving Road; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 57 seconds East 1235 19 feet along the West line of said East 1/2. Southwest 1/4 to the point of beginning. Pennock Pharmacy house looking for him, but he wasn't with me. I told her he must have had some other woman in his life that neither of us knew about. We both agreed that we had been conned. I wasted four years of my life believing this man, and it ended up er sting me S8.000 - which I could ill afford. Let it be known that inmates will lie and tell you anything you want to hear. Meanwhile, they manage to live very well if they can get some fool­ ish woman (like me) to support them. - Out 8 Grand and Four Years. Dear Out 8 Grand: It’s always good to get a letter from a person who has been there and done that - and you certainly have. Lonely women are extremely vulnerable, and you are Exhibit A. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Your dream man will not be found behind bars. And here^ warn­ ing No. 2: Personal ads are always a risk. You arc far more likely to meet a responsi­ ble person through a friend, family member or a church or synagogue group. And please, take a second or third look if that person wants to borrow money. It's a bud beginning. As long as you pay your bill, we don’t care what you do.” I said, “Look, you don’t seem to understand. Sex keeps me awake at night.” The clerk said, “Funny - I have the same problem.” One day, I entered Sex in a contest, but before the competition began, the dog ran away. Another contestant asked me why I was just standing there, looking disap­ pointed. I told him I had planned to have Sex in the contest. He told me I should have sold my own tickets. “But you don't under­ stand,” I said, ”1 had hoped to have Sex on TV" He said, ’’Now that cable is all over the place, itfc no big deal anymore." When my wife and I separated, we went to court to fight for custody of the dog. I said, “Your honor, I had Sex before I was married.” The judge said, “The courtroom isn’t a confessional, stick to the case, please." Then, I told him that after I was married, Sex left me. He said, “Me, too.” Last night, Sex ran off again. 1 spent hours looking all oxer town for him. A cop (6/15) Dog named Sex Dear Ann Landers: Some time ago, you printed a story called “A Dog Named Sex." I never laughed so hard in my life. Could you please run it again for anyone who may have missed it? - E.G. in Buffalo, N.Y. Dear E.G.: The piece you want to sec again is one of the most frequently re­ quested in the history of this column. Here it is again - for the umpteenth time. A Deg Named Sex By Morty Storm Everybody who has a dog calls him “Rover” or “Boy." I call mine “Sex.” He's a great pal, but he has caused me a great deal of embarrassment. When I went to city hall to renew his dog license. I told the clerk I would like a li­ cense for Sex. He said, “I’d like one, too!” Then. I said, “But this is a dog." He said he didn't care what she looked like. Then, I said, “You don't understand. I’ve had Sex since I was 9 years old.” He winked and said, “You must have been quite a kid.” When I got married and went on my hon­ eymoon, I took the dog with me. I told the motel clerk that I wanted a room for my wife and me and a special room for Sex. He said, “You don’t need a special room. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY SATURDAY, JUNE 3,2000 9:00 A.M.TO 3:00 P.M. Yankee Springs Township Fire Station #1 1425 South Payne Lake Road GIRL, Ambrosta Irene, bom at Canon City Hospital on May 8, 2000 at 9:47 ajn to Katyc and Chris Willett of Greenville. Weighing 8 lbs. and 4 ozs. BOY, Joseph Hailey, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 3.2000 at 8:46 a m to Tammy Miller and Wayne Tinkler of Naahville. Weighing 8 lbs. 111/4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inch­ es long. BOY, Logan Richard, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 2, 2000 al 12:02 a.m. to Tam­ my and Ray Gartwecht of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 7.5 ozs. and 215 inches long GIRL, Leah Christine, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 4,2000 at 5:47 a.m. to Jill and Gabriel McKelvey of Hastings Weigh­ ing 7 lbs 10 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Joshua Paul, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on April 28. 2000 st 12:30 p.m. to Lee Atm and Jeff Gunnett of Dorr. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 1/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Theodore Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 28, 2000 at 1:53 p.m. to Dale and Audra Cheeseman of Hastings Weighing 7 lbs. 7 3/4 ozs. and 21 inches long TWIN BOYS, Samson Peter and Jonathan David, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 8, 2000 at 7:22 and 7:23 p.m. to Samantha and Justin Shotts of Nashville Samson weighed 6 lbs 14 ozs and was 20 inches long. Jonathan was 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inch­ es long. GIRL, Zoe Catherine, bom al Pennock Hospital on May 2, 2000 at 2:30 p.m. to Mike and Cathy Engle of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. snd 22 inches long. BOY, Jared Thomas, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 28, 2000 at 8:15 p.m. to Dan and Becky Pennington of Portland. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 25, 2000 - Page 9 Rainy weather fails to halt Springfest fun by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The rainy weather may have changed a few plans Friday during Springfest 2000. but the community came out to celebrate the return of the sun Saturday. May 20. Friday started out damp with a rainsoaked street sweep. The career fair at Kel­ logg Community College brought eighth grade students from Delton Kellogg, Hastmgi and Thornapple Kellogg together, with expert* from many career fields. The torrential rains earlier in the week meant that the Thomapple River Cleanup took place along the riverbank and not in the river Co-organizer Scott Merring told the those who came from as far away as Holt and as close as a bicycle ride, that the river was still rising and was not safe. The river cleanup will be rescheduled for later this summer when canoes are avail­ able and the river is lower and debris more visible. The volunteers cleaned up the river bank and sevcqd of access points along the river. Volunteers also enjoyed food, music and interesting displays at Tyden Park. ML YMCA, the 30-foot climbing tower, attracted climbers of all ages and shapes. Many enjoyed their trip up so much, they went up again. The Commission on Aging walk-a-thon raised $5,671.59 The most pledges came from the United Steel Workers of America Local 5965 from the Viking Tyden Corp. Where do you want to go and how? At Springfest you could scale Mount YMCA or learn where to ride a bicycle from Thomapple Trail Association member Rick Moore on his recumbant bicycle. Donald Clum of Delton was the individ­ ual with the most pledges and* raised $1,000. Debra James of Hastings raised $540 in pledges. Walkers whether they only went one mile or three miles, were happy to be help­ ing local senior citizens' programs through the council. Nutrition program coordinator Corally O'Dell, who organized the walk, praised everyone who look part, from grandparents with their grandchildren to those who provided food for the walkers. The community service group from Hast­ ings High School marked the route on the sidewalk. Bradford White of Middleville contribu- Suit against Nashville, police to be settled by Shawna Hubbarth Sraj7 Writer A lawsuit against the Village of Nashville and Police Chief Garry Barnes, filed by former officer Chris Hanson, is in the process of being settled. Hanson was suing because he claimed he was dismissed from the police department for "blowing the whistle" on Barnes, and former fellow officer Sgt. Terry Johnson for actions he believes were unlawful. U.S. District Court officials said a hear­ ing on the case was held May 16 before Judge Joseph Enslen. A settlement confer­ ence was held and a settlement was placed on record with stipulation to be filed within 21 days. As part of the settlement, neither side is disclosing the terms “A dismissal will be filed and no terms will be released.'' mid Hanson's attorney. Patrick ' '»* Hanson was suing in excess of $25,000 for lost wages and benefits, emotional and physical distress and loss of reputation. fr. the suit. Hanson claimed he had a ver­ bal employment contract for one year, Nashville claims no such contract existed, and Hanson was a probationary employee Hanson also claims in his suit that he was informed by five people who were cashiers at a local convenience store that Barnes frequently obtained a large number of lottery tickets while on duty without paying for them. Hanson claims that he reported this lo fellow officer Sgt. Terry Johnson, and be­ lieved that, if substantiated, the allegations may constitute willful neglect of duly, conduct unbecoming of a police officer and possible larceny and/or acceptance of a bribe. Barnes and the village claimed those charges were subjective hearsay statements and denied the substance of the allegations as untrue. Hanson also claimed in his suit that Johnson conducted an unlawful arrest out­ side of his jurisdiction, on Sept. I, 1999, (in Vermontville) and that in the process stuck his revolver into the suspect's ribs, constituting possible felonious assault. The village and Barnes acknowledged Johnson did arrest the person, but that other allegations including that he was out­ side of his jurisdiction are untrue. Furthcrmd^e'/thfe."village and*Barnes claimed that the arrest did not happen in the form and manner alleged. Hanson claimed that after becoming aware of the arrest, he informed Barnes and was told the situation "would be handled." Hanson said Johnson was never sus­ pended or disciplined in regard to the inci­ dent. Barnes denied ever telling Hanson it would be "handled" and also denied that Johnson was never disciplined. Hanson claimed that after reporting these incidents about Barnes and Johnson, he was fired, and the reason given was that Barnes was not satisfied with his performance. Hanson believes he was fired for being a "whistle blower." The village acknowledged that he was fired on Jan. 24, 2000, and the reason given was that they were not satisfied wilh his performance. The village and Barnes asserted there was no basis for his breech of contract claim, or the claim of violation of the Whistle Blower’s Protection Act. Hanson was suing the village for the above claims and also retaliatory discharge of public policy and retaliation against pro­ tected speech. Village President Carroll Wolffc said the village does have insurance in the case of lawsuits. He said he could not comment on the settlement because he has not seen a written report of the status of the case from the attorney as of Wednesday. • - ... >. ...... k»h e’M w.e r- ".. The Banner Bear was delighted to be part of the festivities during Springfest lor* included management and the UAW Local 1002. Food was available all day. from lemon­ ade at the Red Cross booth, to free popcorn from National City Bank, the hot dogs sold by Bob’s Restaurant, with tte proceeds go­ ing to the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, to blackened prime rib provided by the Bay Pointe Restaurant. The chamber auction brought donations and bidders together. The tension as the pie . .. iMtxw. usee* The Court of Appeals agreed with Fisher s ruling that the psychologist was qualified to be considered as an expert witness and that her testimony was prop­ erly allowed into evidence. The case arises from D> kcr's sexual abuse of the two young boys in 1992. The first victim testified that he lived with his parents and siblings in Hastings and that between summer and winter of 1992, Decker lived in a tent out in the first victim's parents back yard; the first watching the first victim for his parents. Decker told him lo (have oral sex) and that ht then complied. The second victim, the first victim’s brother, testified tat he lived in Hastings with his parents until 1995. The second victim testified that Decker sexually abused him approximately twice a day while he was living in the tent in the yard and stated that he was forced lo have oral sex on Decker "millions of limes." "We conclude that (Sherri) Irwin was properly qualified to testify as an expert in the field of counseling sexually abused children, as we set out above her qualifi­ cations were extensive and directly rele­ vant to the issue concerning which she testified.” the Appeals Court ruled. 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Streum MAP selor is knowledge that 'belongs more to NEWS ...of your area r* x i-i n ent to sub ad Michigan Streams and Lakes victim gave detailed testimony about three specific instances of sexual abuse by Decker. On one occasion, while Decker was ter. Whether visitors lo the Civil War Exhi­ bition or Corvette show at Chariton Park, or those enjoying breakfast at Customer Appreciation Days at Thermogas or paint­ ing a tile at the Creative Juices booth, Springfest had something for everyone. ’iv> o i igat- 110 to mue am tom- Appeals court upholds sexual abuse conviction The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld the 1998 conviction of Robert Glenn Decker on four counts of first-de­ gree Criminal Sexua1 Conduct, along with his sentence of life in prison im­ posed by Judge James H. Fisher. Decker was convicted by a Barry County jury of sexually abusing two young boys in Hastings on several occa­ sions. Decker's appeal attacked a ruling by Fisher allowing a child psychologist to testify that the boys' delay in reporting the crimes was understandable due to the nature of the abuse and their fear of u-, ■ • auction neared grew. Thornapple Motors became the proud and record breaking bidder of the raspberry pie baked by Sheriff Steve Deboer. 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May 25. 2000 OUR Land survey results told by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A survey completed at the April 15 OUR Land Conference shows that Barry County landowners want to protect the county's "quality of life." Half of 120 landowners at the conference responded to (he survey. Six key issues emerged from the ques­ tionnaire: water quality, sewers, the M-37 corridor, preservation of open space, funds to pay for programs protecting water and open space and intergovernmental coopera­ tion in planning, zoning and land protec­ tion. Kensinger Jones, who compiled the ques­ tionnaire answers, said attendees recognized the need for leadership and new strategies if Barry County is to retain its essentially ru­ ral character. A majority of respondents would support county funded purchase of development rights in order to keep acreage in agriculture or as open space. They indi­ cated a willingness for the county to fund such purchases through a millage increase or real estate tax Almost all respondents said they would support a county-wide development plan to enhance outdoor recreation, tourism and agriculture and the estaolishment and fund­ ing of a County Pa ks and Recreation De­ partment to further such a plan. Another innovative idea that found favor with the great majority of those who re­ sponded was the establishment of an Agri­ cultural Economic Development Depart­ ment lo work with farmers in order to make farming more practical and profitable. Jones said unanimous agreement pointed to the need for an M-37 Planning Task Force, to be appointed by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. This body would work with surrounding counties and the Michigan Department of Transportation and represent the best interests of Barry County. There was near unanimous willingness to participate in, and help pay for protec­ tion of water quality. A majority strongly agreed with the desirability of more strin­ gent regulations and ordinances protecting lakes, streams and wetlands. Most of those present indicated they agreed that planning and zoning helps pro­ tect property values and felt that the vari­ ous planning and zoning commissions in the county and its townships should meet quarterly to coordinate, share information and train commission members. Respondents expressed the wish that more county commissioners had been in at­ tendance to participate in seminars and dis­ cussions. They indicated that in the future, they would like to hear the views of local politicians on land use issues, the view­ points of developers, and case histories of successes in other counties. Copies of the complete survey report will be available at the next meeting. The next meeting of the OUR (Our Ul­ timate Resource)-Land Committee will be held Wednesday, May 31, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Courts and Law Building in Hastings. The public is invited to attend. Financial FOCUS Furnished 8v-.M¥W D. CHfttSTCNSCN of Cdtaad Jones and Co. Avoid overweighting your 401(k) with company stock Lakewood principal Richardson dies at 47 Denny Richardson Do you have a 40l(k) where you work9 If so. consider yourself fortunate. A 40l(k) plan is an excellent vehicle for saving for retirement. You invest with pretax dollars, Jan McKeough Independent candidate to run for county seat Jan McKeough. secretary of the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission and chairperson of the OUR-Land planning and zoning committee, has announced her candidacy for Barry County Commissioner. McKeough will be running as an indepen­ dent. She is running for the District 7 position currently occupied by Republican Emmet Herrington. District 7 encompasses As­ syria, Baltimore and Johnstown townships. Herrington is being challenged in the Au­ gust primary by Republican candidates Thomas J. Wing and Randy R. Murphy. Whoever wins that primary will face McK­ eough in the November general election. State law prohibits McKeough from be­ ing placed as an independent on the August primary bal’ot, she said, but her name will appear on the general election ballot She opted to run as an independent, she said, because "it matches my views better to be independent of either party. I don't owe anything to a party and I don't take any dic­ tates as such." She wants to "do the be t job I can for Barry County, and to me that doesn't represent any party." Although she will not appear on the Au­ gust ballot. McKeough plans to attend up­ coming political functions, such as candi­ date forums, she said. McKeough. 47, is a 1970 graduate of Forest Hills High School. She has a degree from Western Michigan University in psy­ chology and social work. She was married to Earl W. McMullin until 1980, when McMullin passed away. She is currently married lo Thomas S. McKeough. owner of MCQ Inc., a Snap On Tools franchise. She has four children. She has worked as a department manager for Hastings Fiberglass and secre­ tary/manager for her father's company, Donald R. Berg and Associates. She has been a member of the County Planning and Zoning Commission since 1995. has been nominated as trustee of the OUR-Land planning and zoning group, was previously involved in the Barry County Futuring Committee, was a longtime committee member of the Thomapple Valley chapter of Ducks Unlimited, has been a member of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County for four years and currently serves as that group s vice president, previ­ ously served as chairperson of Rutland Township's planning and zoning board and zoning board of appeals, was a Rutland Township trustee until moving to Balti­ more Township, and has worked as a li­ brary volunteer in the elementary schools her children attended She is a member of St Rove Church your earnings grow tax-deferred, and. if you're lucky, your employer matches your contributions. However, there's one thing a 401(k) doesn't come with — a set of instructions on where to put your invest­ ment dollars. And that’s where some people run into difficulties. When you contribute to a 40l(k), you can allocate your money into a variety of invest­ ment choices offered through your compa­ ny’s plan. You may be able to spread your 401(k) dollars among aggressive growth stock funds, growth-and-income funds, bond funds and other fixed-income funds. And ycu also can invest in the stock of your company. If you're like many people, you may find the last option to be highly attractive. After all, if you like the company you work for. you probably want to support it. And these days, with the stock price of many compa­ nies at record highs, it may be tempting to funnel a large portion of your 40l(k) dol­ lars into company stock. However, many financial experts recom­ mend that you put no more than 10 percent of your 401 (k) assets into your company stock. Why? For one thing, just because your company ts soaring today, there’s no guarantee for the future. It% no secret that the markets today are as volatile as ever. A sharp reversal of fortune could severely erode the value of your company stock — and of your 40l(k). This type of setback can be especially devastating ifyou are close to retirement ind plan to start making with­ drawals from your 401 (k) in the near future. Here’s another reason to limit your 40l(k) contributions going into company stock: diversification. It's the first rule of investing, and it’s probably still the best. By putting your 40 l(k) dollars in a variety of different funds, you’ll protect yourself against losses hitting just one area, and you’ll give yourself the chance to profit from a muhitud%of opportunities. Of course, in some instances, you may not have much of a choice in this matter. That’s because many companies pay their matching contributions in stock, rather than just giving employees money and letting them make their own investment selections If this is the case with your 401(k)plan, you can still use your own contributions to invest in the other funds available to you. The next time you look at your 401 (k) statement, examine how much of your money is going to company stock. If it’s a high percentage, you may want to give care­ ful consideration to drversifying. In saving for retirement, your company’s stock can be a good choice — but iti not the only choice. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT4T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mfg. IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kmart Kellogg s Company McDonald's Sears Simpson Industries Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pharmacia & Upjohn Wal-Mart Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 34-5/8 41-13/16 77-3/4 21-1/2 49 55-11/16 114-13/16 83 19-13/16 16-15/16 51-3/8 74-5/8 9-1/8 107-3/8 18-1/16 87 7-15/16 30-7/16 39-1/8 37-15/16 9-5/8 12-7/8 4-1/4 25 53-1/2 57-3/16 $274.25 $5.00 10.422.27 869M -4-1/8 -3-7/8 +3/4 +3/8 -1 -5/8 +3/16 -1/4 -1-7/8 -11/16 -1-15/16 -14-11/16 -1/16 -1-5/8 -5/16 -5/16 +5/16 +3 -1/16 -13/16 -3/16 -1-3/16 *1/8 +1-1/16 -1/4 -13/16 -$1.30 -$08 -512.30 -83M by Helen Mudry Stiff Writer "Don't take any moment you have with a child for granted, every moment is pre­ cious." These were the words of the late West Elementary Principal Denny Richardson, which will last in the memories of many Lakewood teachers, parents and staff. The community lost a friend and educator last week with his passing. Richardson. 47, had been fighting non­ Hodgkins lymphoma for several months and finally succumbed last Monday evening. He is survived by his wife. An- "We will miss him as a role model, the kids admired him." • -A Lake wood mother nette, and three young sons Matt, Jordan and Micah. Richardson is remembered in the Lake­ wood community for the many loves in his life — his wife and sons, teaching, working with children in a classroom or on a sports field and his God. One mother said. "We will miss him as a role model, the kids all admired him. It didn't matter who you were, how rich or poor you were or how you were dressed — he treated all parents and students with the same respect." Richardson graduated from Lakewood High School in 1971 and from Western Michigan in 1975. He earned his master's degree from Michigan State University in 1988. His first teaching job was in Grand Rapids. He began his Lake wood career in 1980, teaching sixth grade. He was principal of the Lake Odessa Junior High in 1991 and then principal at Woodland. Most recently he was principal of West Elementary. He had been on medical leave for several months. His life touched countless young lives in the classroom. For many of the younger students at West Elementary, he was the only principal they knew. Some of Lakewood's older students will remember starting their early primary school days at West Elementary with him, then transferring to East Elementary. When East closed in the fall of 1998, the students had a westward march across town to West El. It was a grand reunion when Richardson greeted the returning students to the new addition. Carrying on the "Westward" theme, he was dressed in jeans and a plaid cowboy shirt. With a big smile on hit face, he held open the door for the returning "buc karoos." Many remember Richardson for his volunteer work in youth sports. He coached Little League Baseball, junior varsity and varsity baseball and served as president of Lake Odessa Little League. He coached youth soccer and girls* junior high basketball and boys* basketball. He also was a friend to Lakewood scouting, helping the Giri Scouts and Boy Scouts with their many projects and meetings. His legacy can be heard in the words of one Lakewood youngster — "He was my principal, he was my teacher, he was my coach." Visitation is at Koop's Funeral Home in Lake Odessa today (Thursday May 25) from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church on M-50 Friday, May 26. at I p.m. West Elementary will be closed the en­ tire day of the funeral. The rest of the Lakewood district will dismiss at about 11 a.m. Friday. Two hurt when car strikes garbage truck A. Barry County mother and daughter were taken to Bronson Methodist Hospi­ tal Monday when the car they were in struck a garbage truck head-on on Sheffield Road west of Manning Lake Road. Barry Township Police Chief Mark Kik said Dahlia Marie Terpen i ng. 37. appar­ ently drove her 1997 Dodge Neon across the centerline where it collided with the truck, driven by Richard Butcher. 59. of Barry County. "Attempts by Mr Butcher to avoid the oncoming were futile and the vehicles struck head-on." said Kik. Dahlia Terpening, who had to be extri­ cated from her vehicle by the Hickory Comers Fire Department and the John­ stown Township Fire and Rescue, was airlifted lo Bronson where she was listed in good condition Wednesday evening. Amanda Terpening was treated and later discharged. Butcher was not hurt. The accident remains under investiga­ tion. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 Stream swells with rain REWARDS OFFERED! The Thomapple River flowed high and swift following several days of torrential rains over the past week. Here the river has inundated small trees along its banks. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 25. 2000 - Page 11 State-ranked Orioles oust Spartans for Wooden Bat title (< me 1< think < I il Great weather and great teams made for one great baseball tournament Saturday at Hastings High School. And no. there was not one knock on the wood, as the fifth annual Hastings Wooden Bat Tournament went on without by Jim Jensen A thank you to all who have made a difference This is both a sad and a happy lime of year for those in and around the schools. With graduations taking place at the area high schools, it's time to say good­ bye (in a sense) and wish future's best to many fine young adults who have certainly made the grade and made a difference. No longer can they be found roaming the hallways or spending time studying in the area classrooms. Instead they are working (well, many are) and preparing to prosper in their future endeavors But the schools, come next fall, will be missing more than just the outgoing seniors. There are educators as well who will not be around because of their retirements. In the Reminder Tuesday. 1 saw the photographs of three educators retiring from Hastings Area Schools, Dave Wilcox, David Butler and Mary Martha Melendy. As soon as 1 saw Wilcox photo, I proceeded to think about popcorn at the Saxon basketball games and then I began tn imagine all the contributions these three, and many others, have made to our youth in this town and around Barry County. The son of two teachers. I will never forget the import-.ice of those who teach others and teach others well. They are irreplaceable and deserve to be awarded. And then there are the many students... those who play sports... those who indulge in drama... those who play in the band... those who belong to other rewarding organizations and those who primarily stick to the school books. There are many stars found in our schools and these heroes come in all shapes and sues and have many diverse interests. We will miss them all. As time rolls on. we often are forced to say good-bye to those who have meant so much. Still, their memories remain and Mr impacts only add to the overall greatness of our communities People like Josh Hendershot. Amanda Bush. Jeremy Bishop and Dawn Vickery I will never forget. Hendershot is a graduating senior al Hastings High School. Not only is he a fine athlete (qualifying for the State tennis finals confirms that) and a good student, but he is also one who possesses a great personality and a tremendous work ethic. Last Saturday. I had the opportunity of chatting with Hendershot a little bit and left feeling like there was still much more to discuss. I will miss people like Josh Hendershot. Amanda Bush is another who is irreplaceable. Bush is an athlete, a scholar, a photographer and just a really nice individual A week ago when taking pictures at Lakewood High School. I came in contact with Bush and found out that her own photo had never found its way onto a page of die Lakewood News. When 1 received a contact sheet from a recent track meet J-Ad attended. 1 thought that we had a photo of her (I have learned one thing in this business, you can make a lot of friends by carrying 'round a camera). I was wrong, however, and the pain from that failure still lingers this day in my everyday thoughts. I w II miss people like Amanda Bush. Jeremy Bishop is another graduating Saxon who certainly made a difference. Whether it was on the wrestling mats or playing the hot comer for the Hastings baseball team, Bishop always appeared to be devoted to his work and always had time to approach the J-Ad sports guy and pass along a friendly hello. I will miss people like Jeremy Bishop. Vickery doesn't have to worry about seeing her photo in a newspaper, she was on the front of this Tuesday's Reminder. Running into her Tuesday at the KVA track meet held in Delton reminded me how fun sports can actual!) be and how talented many of our local athlete* actually are. The Lady Panthers will certainly miss Vickery's athleticism in the future, but what they will miss even more is her smile that can radiate even more than a blistering sun in the middle of June. 1 will miss Vickery just like I will miss many others who 1 had the chance to meet along my journeys in the sports world. These athletes gained plenty during their time on the courts... on the tracks... and in the gymnasiums. Teamwork, discipline... friendship... personal growth... the big rewards are found in their participation. I wish that every athlete... that every student, that every educator could have a story written about them, a story accompanied by a photo or (wo. This is the way it should be... not just a place for the so-called "sure." but a spot for all of our contributors to be acknowledged. Taking a next step is what these graduating seniors now must plan for. The retiring educators, on the other hand, can now expect to spend more time with the grandkids, play a little more golf or spend a little more time in the flower gardens. As the year comes to a close, we are reminded of all the accomplishments, all the smiles and all the impacts these great people have made to our schools and to our towns. We wish them all the best and hope they will slop oy and say hello from time to time in the future. It is the memories of these people that keep me inspired with my media work and keep me wondering what the next group of leaders will achieve during their time. Talk to you soon. a hitch. "It's a beautiful day, a good atmosphere... I think there was some good ball played here today." Hastings coach Jason Hoefler said. This year, the event included three teams, the Saxons, Mt. Pleasant and Battle Creek Lakeview. In future outings, expect the tourney that former coach Jeff Simpson created to go back to its foursquad format. Mt. Plea«?nt came in ranked No. 2 in Division II with a sirring record of 23-3. Lakeview entered at 20-6 with a first place 8-1 mark in the league that Hastings used to belong to, the Twin Valley Conference. When the final out was collected, the Orioles from Mt. Pleasant came away with first place honors, defeating Lakeview 8-2 in the tournament s second Holding tne woooen oats in tribute ot the fifth annual tournament are Hastings' Jared Currie. Lakeview's John Robertson, Mt. Pleasants Andy Wheeler, Mt. Pleasant's Chris Schell, Lakeview's Brian Ricci and Hastings' Josh Alderson. game. In the other two contests. Lakeview beat the host Saxons 3-1 in the opener and Mt. Pleasant handled Hastings 15-0 in the finale. Saxon thirdbaseman Jeremy Bishop makes a play at Saturday's Hastings Lakeview coach Butch Perry, former Spartan player Jeff Rice and Lakeview assistant coach TonUBommersbach. Hastings out-hit Lakeview 5-3 in the opener, but the Spartans still scored the runs necessary for the win, scoring one in the first and two in the second. Hastings pushed across il* run in the second inning, thanks to two walks, an error and a hit batsman. The Saxons* five hits came from the wooden bats of Matt Larsen, Luke Storm, Jared Currie, Josh Alderson and Josh Reil. Larsen also was the Saxons' starting pitcher, holding Lakeview hitless during the last four innings. He said his biggest concern was "throwing strikes" and after a rough start, Larsen was able to put the ball right where he wanted to. "They're good (the teams in the tournament) and the wooden bats make for a good tournament," Larsen said. "We had a rough start, but having good defense helps. Having good defense behind you helps a lot" The winning pitcher for Lakeview was Jason Miller, who struck out 10 in his 10 innings of work. Lakeview scored first in the lop of the first versus Ml. Pleasant, out it was the Orioles who pounded out the big innings, helping them to win comfortably. Mt. Pleasant tallied four runs in the bottom of the first, three in the third and one in the fourth. The Spartans also scored once in top of the sever th inning. "We lost out on a couple of chances,* Hoefler said. "We had the bases loaded twice... that's hard to swallow." Hastings' matchup with Mt. Pleasant provided Saxon shortstop Jared Currie with a chance to catch up with some old friends. "I grew up there (Mt. Pleasant” for my first 14 years and played little league with a lot of these guys," Currie said. "I was happy to play with them; these are my old buddies." Wooden Bat Tournament. Vickery wins in discus for Delton at KV meet For Delton Kellogg senior Dawn Vickery, Tuesday's Kalamazoo Valley Association track meet was nothing to throw away. Vickery threw for a first place 106-1 in the discus and a second place 33-4 in the shot pul to lead the Lady Panthers' efforts on their home course. Delton Kellogg, as a team, placed fifth in the eight-team field with 39 points. For the season, the Lady Panthers had a 3-4 KVA meet record and were fourth in the overall point standings. Vickery, who earned top academic honors at DK with a cumulative grade point average of 3.895, certainly made the grade in the league finale. Her first place performance in the discus throw was more than four inches in front of the second place finisher. Amber Batts (101-11 1/2) from Kalamazoo Christian. The throwing events provided the DK girls with a number of points. Hannah Smith finished sixth in the shot put (29-1 1/2). while Sam Pierce was fifth in the discus (87-7). Katie Parmenter also earned a sixth place by luipiug 4-6 in the high jump. In the long jump, the Lady Panthers collected a fourth place from Amy Fcrriell (14-7) and a sixth place from Christina Charron (13-4 1/2). Ferriell also was sixth in the 100 dash (13.69). Delton Kellogg's 3200 relay team was fifth (11:51.53), the 800 relay team look fourth (1:57.02), the 400 relay squad was sixth (1:00.21) and the 1600 relay team ended in sixth (4:48.32). In the 100 hurdles, Amy Collard placed fifth (18.63). Kalamazoo Christian won both Tuesday's meet and the KVA overall season title. The Comets were 6-1. alon^ with Kalamazoo Hackett and Mattawan, in the regular season and scored 127 points at the league finale. Hackett and Mattawan both tallied 124 1/2 Tuesday. Pennfield was fourth with 49 points. District Info... District softball and baseball draws have been made for the tournaments to be held at Gull Lake High School May 30 Hign school senior Amanda Bush leaping over tne hurdles at tms year's Hastings Relays. uukuwooq and June 3. Teams competing at Gull Lake are the host Blue Devils, Plainwell, Delton Kellogg. Wayland Union and Hastings. The tournaments will run as follows: Baseball — May 30 Gull Lake (10­ 10) vs. Hastings (2-21-1) 5 pm.; June 3 Plainwell (8-13) vs. Hastings/Gull Lake winner 10 a.m.; Delton Kellogg vs. Wayland Union (17-8) 30 minutes after first game; Championship 30 minutes after second game. Softball — May 30 Hastings vs. Gull Lake; June 3 Wayland Union vs. Delton Kellogg 10 a.m.; Plainwell vs. Hastings/Gull Lake winner 30 minutes after game one; Championship 30 minutes after game two. Hannah Smith scored points for the Lady Panthers with a sixth place finish in the shot put. Parchment sixth with 35, Paw Paw seventh with 27 and Galesburg eighth with one point. DELTON... Continued on 1 Page 10 Delton's Amy Collard finished fifth in the 100 hurdles. �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 25. 2000 DELTON...continued from page Li Lakeview attempted lo rally in the final inning, but its attempt was short-lived. Lance Davis led off the inning with a double and came home on a Miller single, but the Oriole pitcher was able to cool off the Spartans bats after that with a strikeout and pop-up providing the final two outs. Butch Perry, the Lakeview coach, still came away from the tournament with some pleasant thoughts. "I like the formal." Perry said. "The wooden bats go back lo the days when I played. This is the way the game is supposed to be played." With the one victory Lakeview achieved Saturday in Hastings. Perry now has 498 victories in his 27 years with the prep program. The 500-win plateau should come to Perry in the next couple of weeks, although it didn't come Tuesday his ole* buds in the finale, but he also had a chance to pitch to his Oriole chums. Mt. Pleasant smacked out five runs in the second inning and seven runs in the fourth inning lo go up 13-0 after four. After scoring two more in the fifth, the game was called. In the fifth. Jeremy as Marshall up-ended the Spartans 2-0. Currie was not the only ballplayer lo catch up on old times Saturday. Hastings* pitching coach Jeff Rice was reunited with his friends at Lakeview. Rice was a pitcher for the Spartans when the squad made the Slate playoffs in 1986. 1987 and 1988. "He pitched very well," Perry said of Bishop had a two-base rap for the Saxons, the team's first hit since the first inning. "This competition is comparable to the O-K White Conference," Hoefler said. "We're getting better. For the most part we have played good defense the last two to three weeks. Rice's mound mechanics. Not only did Currie collect a hit against Panther boys share KVA track title Delton Kellogg s boys track team had to settle for a first place tie with M atu wan in the KVA final standings after the Wildcats pulled out a first place triumph at the league meet Tuesday at Delton Kellogg High School. Mattawan scored 146 points at the league final, while Delton tallied 138 points and was second. Delton entered the meet with a 7-0 KVA dual meet season record and Mattawan came in with a.6-1 mark. As a result, the two teams tied for the season title. Pennfield scored 86 points Tuesday and was third. Paw Paw tallied 80 and took lourth, Kalamazoo Christian managed 54 and was fifth, Kalamazoo Hackett scored 16 and took sixth, Galesburg Augusta was seventh with six points and Parchment did not score al the meet at finished eighth. The host Panthers captured three first places from three of their lop athletes. Regan Doele, Jamie Collier and Kody Louden. Doele won the 400 in 51.35, Collier claimed the top prize in the 300 hurdles in 40.81 and Louden won the 800, crossing the finish line in 2*07 40 Louden also collected two second places with his efforts in the 1600 (4:41) and the 3200 (10:16.94). Bill Ferris was second in the discus (137-1 Im 1/2). The Panthers had three athletes in the top six of the discus results with Will Lillibridge in fifth (119­ 4) and Sky Matteson in sixth (117-1 1/2). Ferris also scored third place points in the shot put (45-8 1/2), while his teammate Jeff DeGoede (43-2 1/2) ended up fourth. Scott Styf leaped his way to a sixth in the high jump (5-6), while Mike LaFountain finished third in the long lump (19-4). Brandon Newington was sixth in the pole vault, skying to 11-0. In the relay race*, the Panthers were second in the 3200 (8:22.17), first in the 800 (1:33.85) and third in the 400 (46.4). The 800 team consisted of Regan Doele, Josh Austin, Jamie Collier and Nick Marshall. Collier wound up in fifth in the 110 hurdles (16.73) and Marshall . as third in the 100 (11.36). John Sackett also placed for Delton in the 100 dash with a fifth place 11.57. Saxon pitching coach Jeff Rice goes over instructions with hurler Dave Wilson. BCCS Lady Eagles win soccer tourney The Barry County Christian ladies* soc­ cer team won their tournament Apil 29 by defeating two ocher teams. The Eagles first met Lakeside Christian Gators. Barry County Christian led the Gators I -0, after the firM half, on a goal by Merideth Rozema. In the second half, they added three more goals by Merideth Rozema, Heidi Schmidt and goalkeeper Becky Mcengs held the Gators scoreless. . In the second game, against the St. Mats Saints. Merideth Rozema scored the game's only goal within the first two minutes of the contest. The remainder of the game was a tough defensive struggle, with goalie Whitney Garrison making six saves, which were crucial to the team's win. according to coach Michael Faber. The Lady Eagles celebrated their first tournament win in their second year of «- •stance by dousing their coach with ice ’/a­ ter, and posing for team pictures. Kyle Williams sprints down the home track during Tuesday's 3200-meter relay. Kyle Williams joined Louden as a Delton placer in the 1600 with a fourth place 4:46.71. In the 400 dash, Kris Pease joined Doele as a Panther placer with a third place 52.72. Delton also had two placers in the 200 dash with Doele taking third (23.83) and Marshall finishing fourth (23.93). In the 3200, fifth place Billy Roberts (10:48.74) and sixth place Williams (10:52.83) also scored points for the Panthers. Mike LaFountain finished third in the long jump at Tuesday's KVA meet. ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION Barry County team members (from left, front) Whitney Garrison, Becky Meengs (team co-captain), Merideth Rozema (co-captain), Liz Potter, Heidi Hoffstra, (back, from left) Genny Lukasiewicz, Alisa Faber Katie Garrison, Sarah Tobias. Mandy Jobert, Heidi Schmidt. Kailee Laws, Amanda Hoffman and Julie Hoffstra. The coach ts Michael Faber. Missing from the picture is Stephanie Vipond and Aimee Hoffstra. HASTINGS 4 NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 10:30 a.m., June 6, 2000 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the Qualified Electors of Notice of Mortgage Forodoeuro Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOF THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made FOR THE TURNING OF NAGLE ROAD FROM GRANGE ROAD TO BARNUM ROAD, SECTION 29. IRVING TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY MICHI­ GAN INTO A HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM THAT THE ANNUAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 12, 2000 Byrd III and Roberta V. Byrd husband and wde (original mortgagors) lo Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc Wa Norwest Mortgage. Inc., a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 1. 1999. and recorded on July 2. 1999 in oucument No 1032013. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY-SIX AND NATURAL BEAUTY ROAD The Bar-y County Road Commission has been requested to turn Nagle Road from Grange Road to Barnum Road in Section 29. Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan into a Natural Beauty Road. The meeting will be held at the Barry County Road Commission office located at 1725 West M-43 Highway, Hastings. Michigan at 10:30 a.m. on June 6. 2000. The place (or places) of ELECTION are indicated below: HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM AND PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY Name of Candidates for the Board of Education to be elected: (Indicate Term of Office of each Candidate) Patricia L. Endsley (4 Year Term) Eugene L. Haas (4 Year Term) Aaron Snider (4 Year Term) SPRING CLEAN-UP GET THAT NEW CAR LOOK The following PROPOSITIONS or QUESTIONS will he voted upon: (Summarize all Propositions briefly below. In cases that Qualifications of Electors other than the usual ones are involved, it may be advisable to state that fact.) HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP DE-TARING. WASHING, WAXING. BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLY­ MER SEALANT VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO MOTOR CLEANING. COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc. NONE The Polk for the said Election will be open from 7:00 a.m.. and remain open until 8:00 p.m.. of the same Election day. 54/100 dollars (177.296 54). including interest al 11.125% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pari of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings, Ml at 1 00 p m . on June 22. 2000. Said premises are situated ri TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are VISIT US on the NET with up to the moment information on new items. PICK-UP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA Dated: April 17. 2000 Donald A. Myers Secretary, Board of Education 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD HASTINGS 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E.W. BLISS । £ 616/945-5607 Logon at... jadnews.com described as A parcel of land m the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, deserted k. Beginning at the West 1/4 post at sard Section 10. thence South 54 Rods for the place of beginning, thence East 20 Rods 5 feet, thence North 39 Rods 6 1/2 feet, thence West 20 rods 5 feet, thence South 39 rods 6 1/2 feet to the place of beginning except the State Highway off the West side thereof Excepting a parcel of land commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 10. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, thence 491 feet South along the West Section Ire in center of M 66 for begnnmg. thence East 335 feet thence North 250 feet, thence West 335 feet, thence South 250 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated May 11.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200015088 Falcons �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 25. 2000 - Page 13 Middle school celebrates recent achievements The Hastings Middle School honored its recent achievements, both athletic and its non-sport successes, at a special pep assembly Thursday, May 18. Partcipants in track, volleyball, wrestling and the Bryan Lee Basketball Tournament were all acknwledeed with others at the event. Bryan Lee was killed in a bicycle/car accident two summers ago. Amanda Lee. Bryan’s sister, passed out the awards Proceeds from the tournament will go toward sports scholarships. Hastings hands East its first defeat in soccer; stars honored Patience proved to be a virtue for the Hastings High School varsity girls' soccer team Saturday as the Saxons handed O-K White Conference rival East Grand Rapids its first defeat of the season, 1-0. Hastings improved to 7-5 in the league standings wi'.h its big victory over the Pioneers at East. Wednesday (May 24) coach Dennis Argetsinger's squad battled Zeeland, another league foe, at home. Erin Bradley and Rachel Arias provided the blue and gold with the game-winner with only 6:36 remaining in the second half. Bradley, a sophomore center­ midfielder. drilled a comer kick to the front of »hc net and Arias redirected the boot into the goal. Arias is a freshman who had just been brought up from the junior varsity team. "Il was just like a hockey shot,” Argetsinger said. The Saxons' defense wasn't just good. Tiffany Swift (8), along with Jessica Golo, were named to the first team on the O­ K White Conference soccer team for 2000. Saxon Erin Bradley was named honorable mention. (Photo provided) Softball Saxons score league sweep over Pioneers First place in the 3-on-3 girts tournament were Kristin Williams, Kelsey Howell, Jami Shilling and Betsy Acker. Amanda Lee. on far left, gives the four their Hastings’ Jessica Gole (19) drives past an East Grand Rapids defender and proceeds up field during Saturday’s game at East. (Photo provided) but was on the very top of its game, according to the coach. "It was the best game we have played all year." junior goalkeeper Liz King were just two of the defenders who made the difference. East had scored a 1-0 win over Hastings in the two teams' first season encounter May 5, so Saturday’s rematch was crucial. "We had to be patient and we were," Argetsinger said. "It's a good time to start peaking right now. They are looking out for each other and are starting to have fun on the field." Saxon Soccer Standouts: Three players from Hastings were named to the O-K White Conference soccer teams. Sentar forward Jessica Oote. the ream's ‘ leading scorer, and Tiffany Swift, a senior "Very truthfully, it was the best game that they have played all year," Amanda Lee hands Scott Larsen, Tyler Tuthill, Drew Whitney and Joe Arens ♦heir first place trophies for the 3-on-3 hoop tournament. Argetsinger said. Senior defender Tiffany Swift and defender, were both named to the first team. Enn Bradley, a sophomore center­ midfielder, was an honorable mention selection. Hendershot avenges season defeat; qualifies for State Hastings tennis team wound up third at last Friday's regional tournament held in Caledonia and one Saxon netter came away as a State qualifier. Josh Hendershot. Henderson scored three points and finished second at No. 1 singles by winning three ma'ches. Panthers ready for finals after regional efforts Seven members of Delton Kellogg High School's boys track team qualified for the Division III Slate finals to be held June 3 in Comstock Park. The Panther qualifiers were Regan Doele. Jamie Collier, Kody Louden, Kris Pease. Josh Austin. John Sackett and Nick Marshal’. The seven earned their spots at last Saturday's regional meet. The 800-meter relay team of Doele, Austin. Collier and Nick Marshall placed second at regionals as did the 400 team of Collier, Pease, John Sackett and Doele. The following individual athletes also earned medals: Doele in the 400 (regional champion), Collie; in the 300 hurdles (third). Louden in the 800 (third) and 1600 (fifth), Pease in the 400 (third), Derrik Hammond in the pole vault (fifth) and Bill Ferris in the shot put (sixth). NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING Of the BOARD Of EDUCATION Of BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED 2000-2001 BUDGET AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT: DATE OF MEETING: JUNE 12. 2000 PLACE OF MEETING: BARRY ISO ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOUR OF MEETING: 7:00 P.M. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE SUPERINTENDENT S OFFICE: (616) 945-9545 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES ARE LOCATED AT: A COPY OF THE PROPOSED 2000-2001 BUDGET INCLUDING THE PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AT BARRY ISO ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 535 WEST WOODLAWN AVENUE HASTINGS. Ml 49058-1038 BARRY ISO ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 535 WEST WOODLAWN AVENUE HASTINGS. Ml 49058-1038 PURPOSE OF MEETING: 1. Public dlxcuxxion on the proposed 2000-2001 budget. The property tex millage rate proposed to bo levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. The Board may not adopt its proposed 2000-2001 budget until after the public hearing. , Thomas S. Mohler Secretary. Board of Education Barry Intermediate School District Hendershot opened his day with a 6-1. 6-1 win over Wyoming Park's RJ. Bentley, then won 5-7, 6-4, 6-2 over Lakewood's Brian Reed and lollowcd that with a 6-3, 6-0 victory over South Christian. In rhe Finals, Hendershot lost to East Grand Rapids 6-0.6-0. "It was sweet," Hendershot said of his tournament experience. "Just lo beat RJ. (Bentley) was my goal. I was hoping lo take (Bnan) Reed to three sets, so I look the chance." Hendershot will play June 2 in the State Finals, held this year in Holland. Also scoring points for Hastings al the tournament was the No. 1 doubles team of Tony Bowne and Kyle Winkler. The Saxon duo left Caledonia with a second place Finish and three points. Bowne and Winkler beat Lakewood 6-3. 6-0 and South Christian 7-6 (5). 6-1 before losing to East Grand Rapids 6-2,6-1. Trent Smith earned two points al No. 2 singles with a triumph over Middleville, 3-6, 6-2. 6-2. At No. 3 doubles. Mike Nitz and Matt Gergen racked up one point by besting Godwin 6-0,6-0. "It was by far the best performance of the season by the entire squad." Hastings coach Rich Pohja said. Hastings ended its season with a 4-7 record and were seventh in the O-K While Conference. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE PROPOSED 2000/2001 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET The City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the pur­ pose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the pub­ lic concerning the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 3,2001. The public hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 12, 2000, In the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan, for the purpose of the City Council to consider the budget as proposed by the City Manager and presented to City Council on April 10, 2000. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to sup­ port the proposed budget will be a subject of the hearing. All interested citizens, groups, senior citizens and organi­ zations representing the interest of senior citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. A copy of this information, the entire proposed budget and additional background materials are available for public inspection from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the office of the Hastings City Cleric, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and serv­ ices upon seven days notice to the Hastings City Cleric (tele­ phone No. 616-945-2468) or TDD cal! relay services 1-800­ 649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Hastings varsity softball team swept a doubleheader from East Grand Rapids last Wednesday (May 17) 3-1 and 12-9. The first game featured another strong pitching performance from Saxon Jenny Taylor, who did not allow an earned run in the complete game victory. Taylor struck out four Pioneer hitters, walked two and allowed just one hit East’s lone, ran was scored in the second inning as a result of a hit batter and a Hastings error. Offensively. Hastings received three hits from Erin Allerding and two hits from Michelle Griggs. One of Griggs* base raps went for two bases. Trailing 1-0 in the bottom of the fifth. Allerding collected a base hit, stole second and then scored the tying run on a double by Griggs. With one out in the sixth, Danielle Bowman and Sam Oakland both collected base hits and Heather Girrbach walked to load the bases. Bowman was then forced out at home on a fielders choice play, but Erin Allerding came up with a clutch single to drive in the go ahead runs and provide the margin of victory for the Saxons. In the second game, the Pioneers jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first inning with a walk, a couple of singles and a couple of Hastings errors. Hastings then came back with a run in the second inning as Katie Williams walked and eventually scored on a fielders choice. In the third inning, the Saxons took the lead as they scored four runs to go ahead 5-4. Three walks were issued to Sam Oakland, Erin Allerding and Michelle Griggs followed by singles from Kailey Lyons and Williams to score the four runs. SOFTBALL...continued on page 14 Notice ot Mortgage Foreclosure Safe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT!* G TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tracy L. Tobias and Julie A. Tobias husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Rock Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Octobei 17,1996, and recorded on October 29, 1996 in Uber 676, on Page 778. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ContiMortgage. Assignee by an assignment dated October 17. 1996, which was recorded on July 28. 1997, m Uber 703. on Page 136, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of FIFTH-SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 33/100 dollars (557.213 33). mefudrg interest st 12 875% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such casa made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pm, on June 29. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer post of Section 13. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, thence Westerly along the South ime of said Section 13. 1749 feet for a place of beginning, thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 330 feet, thence Westerly parallel with the East and West Section line of said Section 13 to the center of Burroughs Road, thence Southerly along the centerlme of Burroughs Road to the South ime of said Section 13. thence Easterly along the South Ime of said Section 13 to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated May 18.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fife <200015541 Tigers (6/15) �Pago 14 The Hastings Banner Thursday May 25. 2000 Saxon Alumni baseball Monday Former Saxon baseball p’ayers are encouraged to come to the ole* ball diamond Monday (May 29) for some great fun. a chance to get caught up and an opportunity to show off the ball skills that you learned from your days at HHS. Come play, coach a base or help umpire, the 24 ’. annual Hastings High School Baseball Alumni Game. The 2000 contest will even include a couple of special tributes. The contest, which will take place on the high school ball diamond, will honor the 1975 Saxon squad that went to the regional finals and won a league championship. All former Saxon ballplayers are encouraged to attend. Parents of former players are asked to inform their athletes of this special event. The action will start around 1:30 p.m. Players, however, might want to get to the Johnson Field diamond a little early to warm up. If you have any questions about the game, contact coach Bernie Oom at (616) 765-3555. Former Saxon baseball players pose for a photo during a recent alumni contest. (Photo provided) SOFTSALL...continued from page 13 Hastings added runs in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings to build a 12-6 advantage. The Saxons won the game 12­ 9. Freshman Amber Thomas started the game on the mound for the Saxons and went six innings to earn the win. LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Robert A. Tromain & Associate*. PC. to a ctebt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT JAMES BERNHEISEL and STEPHANIE ANN BERNHEISEL. ha wife, to CAPSTONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION. Mortgagee dated October 19 1998. and recorded on October 27. '998 Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by MESNE assignment to BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. NA.. AS TRUSTEE, by an assignment dated March 27. 2000. and recorded on April 17. 2000. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgaged there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of surly thousand thirty three and 46'100 Donats ($60.033 46) including interest at 10 990% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and approved, notice ts hereby given that sad mort­ gage w* be foreclosed by a sale ot the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1 00pm on June22. 2000 Sad premises are situated r TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA BARRY County. Michigan and are described as ONE ACRE OF GROUND 10 RODS EAST AND WEST BY 16 RODS NORTH AND SOUTH OUT OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL. 1/4 OF SECTION 3. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ot such sate, unless determined aban­ doned wi accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated May 18. 2000 BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. N A AS TRUSTEE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Carol Ann KHboum a/k/a Carol A .'ones (original mort­ gagor) to United Companies Lending Corporation, a Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 25. 1998. and recorded on July 1. 1998 m Document 1014389. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is darned to be due at the date hereof the su-n of *i wenty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Five and 33/100 dollars ($22.785 33). including interest at 12 990% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiH be foredosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m.. on June 29, 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel in he Southeast 1 /4. Section 17. Town l North. Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as Beginning at the comer m the center of Cassidy Road aad Keyes Road m said Section 17 thence East 20 rods, thence South 28 Rods, thence West 20 Rods, thence North 28 Rods, to place the beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) Dated May 18. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (6/8) Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Tetegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200015796 Dolphins (6/15) FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Ames and Helena Ames, husband and wife (ong- Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure sate THIS FIRM iS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made the conditions of a mortgage made by CherylLynn M Hammond (original mortgagors) to Rock Financial Corporation. Mortgagee dated August 19 1996. ard recorded on August 27. 1996 m Liber 670. on Page 627. Barry County Records Michigan, and was assigned by sad mortgagee to the ContiMortgage Assignee by an assign­ ment dated August 19. 1996. which was recorded on April 24. 1997 si Uber 892. on Page 274. Bany County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sun. of SEVENTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIVE AND 71 100 dollars ($74,105 71). including interest at 12 850% pe< annum Under the power of sate contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided notice is hereby gwen that sad mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p m . on Juty 6. 2000 Sad premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF HOPE Barry County Michigan and are described as Parcel 1 Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 25. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, thence South 868 71 feet for place of beginning, inal mortgagors) to United Companies Lending Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 2. 1997 and recorded on December 9. 1997 on Document • 1005056. Barry County Records. described as Starting at a pomt 1320 feet South of the Northwest comer of Section 24. Town 2 North Range 9 Wes! thence South 460 feet tnence East 330 feet, thence North 460 feet, thence West 330 feet to the place of beginning Excepting therefrom starting at a point 1575 ’eet South of the North West corner of Section 24 thence South 205 feet thence East 330 feet thence North 205 feet thence West 330 feet to of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) attached as a part of the real property and will no< 248 593 1302 Trott & Iron PC Tigers GLEW I DE MOBILE HOME Borrower, being the true and lawful owner of record of the Mobile Home being mortgaged with the property declares that <t ts Borrower s intent that the mobile home lose its nature as personal­ ty and become earty Borrower further deciares that the mobite home shall remain permanently be removed therefrom The redempt-on period shan be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned m accordance with ’948CL 600 3241a m whch case the 'edemption period shan De 30 days from the date of sue* sale Dated May it 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-594-4513 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys and Counsels 30150 Tetegraph Road Suite 100 Bmqham Farms Ml 48025 F*e~*990809336 Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Teiegrapn Road Su4e ’00 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 1622) Hastings’ Welton headed to State finals Saxon golfer Katie Welton qualified for the Division II Slate golf finals by carding an 87 at the regional tournament held Monday on the Forest Akers East course. The Saxons as a team finished with a Saxon shot putters’ enjoy strong regional performances Editor Two Hastings shot putters had more than a pretty good day at the Division II re­ gional track meet Saturday at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. Nick Deline emerged as regional cham­ pion in the event with a distance of 51 feet, three-quarters of an inch. Meanwhile, Su­ san Hubbard threw the shot a school record 36-2.5, good for second place. Hastings finished fourth in the 16-team field with 51 total points. Joining Deline as a state meet qualifier was Isaac Solmes, second in the discus with 142-4; Jason Goggins in the long jump, third at 20-7; and the 400-meler re­ lay team of Bruce Carpenter. Adam Schantz, Brandon Dahn and Sam Stafford, which was second in 44.5 seconds. Also placing in the regionals were Schantz in the 100-mcter dash, fourth, 11.3 seconds, and in the 200 meters, third, 23.0; Joe Schafer in the high jump, third, 5-10; Stafford in the 400-meter run. sixth, 53.3; Phil McKeough in the discus, fourth, 140­ II. and Deline in the discus, fifth, 137-7. SAXON... Continued page 15 AND 45/100 DOLLARS ($17,878.45). including interest at '3 990% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice a hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premaes or some pari of them at public venue at Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p m . on June 15. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF HOPE Barry County. Michigan, and are thence South for io feet, thence East 577 51 feet, thence North 2’8 71 feet thence West 368 8 •eet thence South 208 71 feet thence West 208 71 feet to place of beginning Parcel 2 A parcel of land m the Northwest 1 4 of Section 25 Town 2 North. Range 9 West Described as Commencing 40 RODS South of the Northwest comer of sad Section 25 thence South 208 7 feet thence East 208 7 East thence North 208 7 feet thence West 208 7 feel to place 600 324’a m whch case the redemption period snail be 30 days from tne date of such sate Dated Ma* 25 2000 FQR NF0RMAT ON ^LEASE CALL Fulmer drove in a run. In the nightcap, Ryan Stamm had two hits as did Jeremy Shilling. Cory Pettengill had one hit and RBI were obtained by Ted Greenfield, Zac Fulmer and Jeremy Pond. Pond also was the Saxon pitcher and threw well in defeat. Michigan and was assigned by mesne assign ments to United Companies Lending Corporation Assignee by an assignment dated February 9 2000. whch was recorded on April 10. 2000. on Document *1042969 Barry County Records, on whch mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date nereof the sum of SEVENTEEN THOU­ SAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT the Ptace of Beginning MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME DESCRIPTION 1978 REDMAN 1113A6031 SlN- from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL Hastings junior varsity baseball team dropped two to East Grand Rapids last Wednesday (May 17), 11-2 and 7-2. Ted Greenfield collected two hits, a single and a double, in the first game, Cory Pettengill had one hit and Zac by David T. Young 248-592-1309 Trott 4 Trott. PC THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 JV team bottles East from the date of such sate Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremam & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Jenny Taylor came on in the sixth to finish the game and secure the win. Katie Williams had three hits in the second game, while Danielle Bowman, Taylor and Thomas each had two hits. The Saxons pounded out 13 hits in the second game after getting eight in the first game. East, after getting just one hit in the first game, collected three in the nightcap. Local Cagers Bring Home Hardware... Two area three-on-three basketball teams partcipated in the Gus Macker Tournament Sunday, May 14 in Jackson. In the 10-and-under bracket, the Shooting Stars (up top) managed a third place finish in the 18*team field. The Shooting Stars are (from left to right) Jordan Rambin, Bobby Steinke, Garrett Harris and Kenneth Quick. In the 11 and 12-year-old division, the Elite (on bottom) finished second out of 17 teams. The Elite are Jeff Droll, Scott Coleman, J.J. Quick and Brian McKeough. (Photos provided) Fte *2000'3809 Dolphins Middleville's Elise Nyland approaches the finish line in the 800 meters, an event she took second in at the regional meet. (Photo by Dave Young) PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: HELP WANTED YMCA Camp Algonquin is in need of a cook, $300 per week, and a waterfront director, $260 per week. Spend this summer enriching the lives of Barry County youth. Call the Barry County YMCA at (616) 945-4574. 400. Other scores were a 365 by East Lansing, a 387 by Ionia, a 433 by Lansing Waverly, a 393 by Mt. Pleasant; a 385 by Greenville, a 408 by Lowell, a 377 by Okemos, a 414 by Mason and a 515 by Wayland Union. The top two teams (East Lansing and Okemos) both qualify for State. Laurie Scobey, of Mt. Pleasant, along with Welton qualified as an individual with a round of 90. Other Saxon scores were a 104 by Leah Pumford, a 109 by Erica Barnum. a 100 by Heather Drumm and a 113 by Kristie Welton. Pumford joined Welton on the O-K While Conference first team this season. Pumford had a 52 average and shot 107 at the league tournament. Welton, a unanimous selection to the O-K White squad, had a 46.6 average and scored a 91 at the league finale. They were joined on the team by Hudsonville's Jenny Brinks (46, 90), Lowell’s Amber Kuipers (50, 100), East Grand Rapids* Emily Rector (46.7, 87), Zeeland's Melissa Sneller (38.8, 82), Forest Hills Central's Katie Berger (53, 107), Lowell's Kate Gunberg (52.2, 107), Wyoming Park's Nikki Kamps (48.9, 107) and East Grand Rapids* Emelyn Northway (52.5,93). Hastings' Heather Drumm was an honorable mention pick. Drumm had a 53.1 average and scored a 99 at the league tournament. Others who made honorable mention were Lowell's Jenny Gunberg (53.8, 107), Zeeland's Sarah Lamer (55.3, 105). East Grand Rapids' Stephanie Peterson (55.1, 99) and Wyoming Park's Nichole Smith (50.4, 101). In a regular season match held May 17 al the Hastings Country Club, the Saxons scored a 193 to finish second in the thrcc-tcam field. Caledonia managed a 191 and Middleville posted a 225. Welton led the blue and gold with a 42, Leah Pumford had a 47, Erica Barnum a 61. Heather Drumm a 46, Kristie Welton a 58 and Heather Rose a 66. Finale won by one Hastings Middle School girls* track team concluded its season with a one point victory, 62-61, May 17 over Grandville. The team ended the spring campaign with a 5-2 record. First place achievers versus Grandville were Lisa Noteboom (three), Allison Cooney (twice), Jennifer Quada, Jaime Fisher (twice), Mandy Becktell, Katie Lawrence, Debbie Stevens, Anna Lawrencc and Mandy Keeler. Second places went to Margo Cooklin, Katie Lawrence, Debbie Stevens, Kristen Lydy and Chasity Neil. Kristen Lydy, Debbie Stevens, Nicole Shaw. Heidi Wear, Noelle Heath, Katie Lawrence, Mandy Becktell, Amber Peck and Megan McGandy’all came away with third place finishes. (68) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 25. 2000 - Page 15 SAXON...continued from page 14 The Caledonia boys' track team captured its third consecutive Division II regional championship and the Middleville girls' team was runner-up to Wyoming Park Caledonia amassed 87 team points to take first in the boys' meet. South Chris­ tian was runner-up with 69, followed by East Grand Rapids with 66, Hastings with 51, Wyoming Rogers 44.5, Grand Rapids Creston with 42.5, Forest Hills Northern 40, Holland Christian 34 Hudsonville Unity Christian 31 and Wayland 22. Mid­ dleville checked in 12th with 10 team points. The Middleville girls' team, which claimed the Class B state crown last fall in cross country, used its power in distance events to score 80 team points, 14 behind regional champion Wyoming Park. Round­ ing out the top 10 teams were South Christian with 60, Hudsonville Unity 56, host Grand Rapids Catholic 47.5, Wyoming Rogers 47, Lake Odessa Lake­ wood 36, Grand Rapids Creston 26. Hast­ ings 19.5 and Holland Christian 17. The Caledonia girls were 13th in the 14-team Geld with 12 points. Lakewood's girls' track team collected 36 team points, with sprinter Jessica Rice leading the way with a regional champi­ onship performance in the 100-mcter dash Rice broke the tape in 12.7 seconds, five-hundredths of a second faster tiian run­ ner-up Anna Lcvanduski of Wyoming Rogers. The Thornapple Kellogg girls scored even more points than the Caledonia boys, but they couldn't overcome a strong Wyoming park contingent. Senior Danielle Quiscnberry, to the sur­ prise of virtually no one, was regional champion in the 1600- and 3200-metcr runs. She crossed the finish line at an even 5:16 in the 1600 and came back to win the 3200 in 11:41.5. Her younger sister, Melissa, only a sophomore, was third in the 1600 at 5:27.5 and runner-up in the 3200 at 11:54. The other regional champion for TK was Jessica Crowley, who went 17 feet, 2 inches in the long jump. The Trojans also had the regional cham pion in the 3200-metcr relay team of Elise Nyland. Melissa Quiscnberry, Jennifer Verkerke and Danielle Quiscnberry with a time of 9:45.4. Others scoring points for the Middleville • The 800-meter relay team, sixth in 1:34.7. • The 400-meter relay team, third in 44.7. • The 1600-meter relay team, fifth in 3.33.75. Other places won by Lakewood girls were: • Amanda Bush, fourth in the discus with a throw of 109 feet, 10 inches. • Rhianna Stalter, third in the long jump with a leap of 16-7 3/4, and fifth in the 300-meter low hurdles with a time of 49.5 seconds. girls were: • Elise Nyland, who was second in the open 800-meter run with a time of 2:27.3, just one second away from the winning lime. • The 1600-meter relay unit of Rachel Norton, Jen Verkerke, Erin Robertson and Leslie Crowley, which checked in with a second place time of 4:08.8. • Freshman Leslie Crowley, who was third in the 400-meter dash with a time of 60.2 seconds. • The 400-meter relay team, which was sixth in 53 seconds flat. • Rachel Norton, who crossed the line sixth in the 300-melcr low hurdles with a time of 49.7 seconds. • The 800-meter relay team, which checked in fifth with a lime of 1:49.8. Scoring for the Middleville boys were • Dusty Atkinson, sixth in the 100, 11.45 seconds. • The 800-meter relay team, which was fourth in 1:48.8, a school record. Team members are Rice, Staher, Crystal Mayotte and Andrea Koch. • Andrea Koch, second in the 400-meter dash, with a time of 60.1 seconds and sixth in the 200-metcr dash in 27.9 seconds. • The 1600-meter relay team, which was sixth with a lime of 4:20.6. Qualifying for state was the 800 relay team. Stalter in the long jump. Rice in the 100 and Koch in the 400. For the boys, A.J. Eckert was fifth in the 400 with a time of 53.1. Holiday weekend offers special events Following a week of stormy weather, nature s thunder was replaced by the roar of engines as the Auto Vale Super Sprints joined a full program of NASCAR Racing Series action last Saturday at the Kalamazoo Speedway. Area drivers packed together in the Super Late Models feature with Kevin Malosh finishing 17th, Bob Holley 18th, Ken Warner 19th and Joe Bush 20th. Warner qualified seventh. Holley ninth, Joe Bush 13th and Malosh 24th. After Saturday's results. Bush is seventh in points and Malosh 18th. The Limited Late Model races included area racer Brian Bergakker. Bergakker qualified 13th, finished 15th in the feature and is now 20th in the points. Toby Montgomery crossed the finish line in ninth place during the Factory Slock feature and was followed by John TerMeer in I Oth and Brad Shelienbarger m 24th. Shelienbarger qualified sixth, but wound up 24th as a result of a wreck. TerMeer qualified 14th and Montgomery 17th. In the point standings, Shelienbarger is now fifth, TerMeer 12th and Montgomery 15th. Wayne Landon competed tn the Auto Value.Sprint' events, qualifying 25th, finishing eighth in his heat race and coming in 10th in the Last Chance feature. This weekend, the Kalamazoo Speedway will host a twin bill. Saturday, the NASCAR Racing Series continues with the Spring Championship 50-lap feature for Limited Late Models and a 30lap feature for Factory Slocks. Sunday, drivers from eight states and two Canadian provinces will take to the Speedway for the third annual World 400 Enduro and roll-over contest. Gates open Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at I p.m. For more information, contact the Speedway at (616) 673-4478 or (616) 349-3978 this Saturday at the Berlin Raceway. Practice begins at I p.m., time trials are at 4 p.m. and the first preliminary event is set for 7 p.m. One of the favorites to win in the Late Model event is Gun Lake's Bob Holley. Holley won the main event feature a week ago at Berlin. Second in the State... The Hastings Rockets' U-16 team finished the season with a second place finish in the AAU state shoot-out tournament April 14-16. Hastings lost by one point, 35­ 34. in the championship contest. The area eagers qualified for the national tournament that will played during the summer. The Rockets, a Hastings based AAU team, played against All-Star teams from around the state. A.F.S.C.M.E. (Medical Care Employees) served as lhe team's sponsor. Team members are (front row, from left) Laura Oipert. Dianna VanBoven, Liz Nida, Molly Alderson, Hadley Diest; (back row) coach Tom Alderson, Niki Noteboom. Kate Martisius and Angela Eggers. CONGRATULATIONS to. Jolene Griffin and Jay Campbell From Valley Grove Dairy Farm Toby Montgomery is just one of the local drivers who hopes to move up in the point standings after this Saturday's events at the Kalamazoo Speedway. (Photo provided) CONGOOVLATIONS, JASON MILLER ANDY on Your Graduation From “Hollenbeck Hot Dogs** The Hot Dog SkJtd will be You've worked hard and I’m very proud of you! You deserve all the happiness in the world. STANLEY ROBERT WILKINS ...on your graduation. We are very proud open soon. Love . Mom & Dad Sfoue. oUom BERLIN... Spring championship races will be a go Bronco Golf Outing June 15 JEREMY CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE to nalds Anft-tHnn, "Deul The 34th annual Hastings Bronco Golf Outing is fast approaching, so clean off those clubs and come have some fun. The event sponsored by WMU and the Felpausch Food Centers, takes place at the Hastings Country Club Thursday. June 15. It includes 18 holes of golf with cart, continental breakfast and coffee, a best ball format, special events, awards, a putting contest, a raffle, a commemorative gift, dinner and a program. Cost i; $60 or $20 for dinner only. A corporate hole sponsor ts $150. Advanced registration is required. Payment with registration is due by Friday. June 2. Mail form and payment to Western Michigan University; Athletic Corporate Relations Office; Read Fieldhouse; Kalamazoo. MI 49008 Checks should be made lo Western Michigan University. Registration starts at 8 a m., lee off is at 9 a.m.. the cookout starts al 2 p.m. and the awards program starts at 2:30 p.m. Any questions about the Outing can be directed to (616) 387-3062 or (616) 387­ 2057. Golf event June 12 The Junior Challenge at the Creek is taking place Monday. June 12 at lhe Tyler Creek Golf Course. The junior tournament will have an 18hote junior lour division ($25) and a ninehole prep tour division ($15). The entree fee includes greens fee, lunch and pn/es For more information, call the Innerform Golf office al (616) 774-3377. Miss VERNA DODGE of Santa Barbara, California, will receive her auticiate'v degree in lawn art with honors on May 26, 2000 The minutes of the meeting of the Bany County Board of Commissioners held May 23, 2000, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Katrina Wyman Hastings Ryan Argo Hastings Josh Hansen Thomapple Kellogg Isaac Smith Hastings Sarrah Gregory Hastings Ben Hester Maple Valley Neil Chapman, Valedictorian Shannon Moore Wayland Justin Tidd Delton Kellogg The board, faculty and students of St. Thomas Aquinas Academy would like to CONGRATULATE Rebecca Manning on her graduation sour Achievements B.C. Christian �Kate Muring Pyrin Argo Erico Barnum KriaHnKMCri —— KyteWW* SXnUy Wfcns NOT PICTURED Joseph Allerding Christy Anderson Joshua Angoli Ryan Armour Caleb Bolthouse Benjamin Buehler Amanda Buskirk Jay Campbell PARTS PLUS BARRY AUTO SUPPLY, INC Cowpirtr Mo. *i<w SW Smwr 304 N Broadway Hastings Sara Capers Marie Carpenter Barbara Clemens Katie Cook Brandon Eddy John Eggers Sean Fortier Naomi Gallagher DREISBACH PONTIAC, OLDS, GMC TRUCK UH N Michigan. 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May 2S. 2000 Hastings school budget is balanced, but still not enough by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The proposed 2000-2001 Hastings Schools budget may be balanced, but it still doesn't provide much-needed funds to repair school buildings and grounds, accord­ ing to School Superintendent Carl Schoessel. "We could probably spend $1.5 million to fix up our buildings.'* Schoessel said, but "continued problems with insufficient state funding" has put many needed repain on the back burner The district proposes to spend $21.8 mil­ lion in general fund revenues Ulis coming year, with the majority of expenditure, a total of $18.9 million, being set aside to pay salaries and fringe benefits for teachers,' administrators and support personnel. Total wage costs for the upcoming year are esti­ mated at $14 million and benefit costs at $4.9 million. Only $13,100 is budgeted for building and site projects for tl* coming year, in­ cluding the painting of the high school gym. replacing hand rails at the high school, painting portions of Pleasantview Elementary and Hastings Middle School, and installing intercoms in the gyms at Southeastern and Northeastern elementaries. Many more building and site pro­ jects were not able to be budgeted, includ­ ing such things as replacing the ceiling tile at the high school, carpeting classrooms in all the buildings, painting lockers at the high school, replacing Northeastern's gym floor, and adding playground fencing at Southeastern. "There's a big push at the state level right now to try and get the legislature to do something about the deteriorating infras­ tructure" of schools in Michigan. Schoessel said. "There isn't a distric* in the state that doesn't have infrastructure needs As long as Fve been here there's been a list many pages long with building and site ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OB TAX WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default hu been matte in the condtona ot a mortgage made by Bert P MaravcFi and Elarw M. Marwdeh. husband and wife (origmat mortgagors) to O« Kent Bank • Southwest. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 24. 1992. and recorded on August 10. 1992 in Uber 551. on Pago 453. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to tie Old Kent Bank and Trust Company, Assignee by an assignment dated July 24. 1992. which was recorded on August 10. 1992. to Libor 551. on Pago 450. Barry County Records, on which mortgage toore is claimed to be due ot the date hereof the sum of TWENTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR AND 89/100 doMars (127,134.89). todudmg merest at 7.875% per annum Under the power of sole contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and prowdod. notice « hereby given that said mort­ gage wfl be foreclosed by a safe of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1XX) p.m., on July 6, 2000 Sato premises are stunted to TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are d secnt) sd as The land ’efened io to tn« CommfcoeTt, situ­ ated in the County ot Barry. Township of Johnstown. State of Michigan. a described as fol­ lows Parcel 1: Al those certain pieces of parcels of land described as follows to-wt: Part of Lota 2 and 3 of Block i of Paulina Beech, according to the recorded piai thereof, which is desebed as. Begnrwng at the Southeasterly comer of Lot 3; and running thence Northeasterly along the Easterly line ot said Lot. 109 9 feet to the Northeast comer of said Lot; thence Northwesterly 41 toet to a port distant 6 feet Westerly from the Northwest comer of said Lot 3; thence Southwesterly to a point on th-* Southwesterly kne of sato Lot 3. distance 12 feet Easterly from the Southwest comer of ssto Lot; thence Easterly along the Southwesterly line of Lot 3. 28 feet to the Place ot Bogmnmg Together wth the use of the driveway as now used, and as described m a certain deed recorded m Uber 149 of Deeds, on ©age 29 Subject to the take use appurtenant to the property adjoining on the West Pared 2: That stop or parcel of land lying be> .een the Northerly line of the Fine Lake Road and Fine Lake, and bounded Southeasterly by the straight extension of the Southeasterly line of Lot 3 ot Block 1 of Paulina Beach according to the recorded plat thereof; end bounded Northwesterly by a line running parallel therewith whch would be an extension of a fane from a port 6 test Westerly from the Nmtowest corner of said Lot 3 extended to Fine Lake The redemption period shal be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determned abandoned in accordance with 1943CL 600 3241a. n whch case the redemption penod shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 25. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1303 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200015387 Ravers things we need to do," such as pave park­ ing lots and paint the interior of the high school, which hasn't been painted since the school was built in the late 1960s, Schoessel said. However, he said, with the proposed budget, "overall we were able to do a num­ ber of things we wanted to do without do­ ing what we've done in the past, which is go into lhe fund balance" (the district's sav­ ings account). Last year lhe district spent $70,635 of its savings lo balance lhe budget. By the end of the year, however, the district wound up with $138,000 it had not spent which it Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cail ...945-9554 revenue is estimated at $507,538 for such programs as the Tide I remedial reading and mathematics program, the Title VI program oTering reimbursement for library books and other special materials, and the School to Work program. That is a de­ crease of $68,242 from last year. Decreases in state aid for special programs were due to reduced federal funding for Tide I and medicaid reimbursements for special educa­ tion students, and also due to the elimina­ tion of the Goals 2000 program by the U.S. legislature. was able to carry over into the new budget, which made it possible to balance the pro­ posed budget without dipping into savings. The district spent $20.9 million last year. The proposed $21.8 budget is an increase of 3.79 percent, not counting the $138,000 added as a carryover from last year. Schoessel said there's a chance lhe dis­ trict will receive more state aid than the new budget proposes. The budget sets aside $17,964,208 in revenue from general state aid, an increase of $965,119 from last year. That figure was based on an expected pcrpupil state aid allowance of $5,940. However, Schoessel said, "we have lieard at different conferences and seminars that lhe foundation allowance may be higher." If it is, he said, there will be more funds avail­ able for projects not currently budgeted. Budgeted state aid revenue is also based on an expectation of an increase of 14 pupils next year, for a total of 3.368 students, but figure could also change. Schoessel said. Last year the district overestimated its student count, with a resulting loss of state aid revenues. However. Schoessel said, "w? always try to be pretty conservative" when estimating enrollment and the number of students could be a lot greater than was es­ timated. The 2000-2001 budget estimates addi­ Total decreases in federal revenue of $122,900 were offset by a new grant re­ ceived by the district for this coming year that is aimed at reducing class size. A $52,000 grant will be used to hire a new first grade teacher at Southeastern Elementary. Other expected revenue includes $2 mil­ lion in local property taxes and many smaller revenue sums from such things as driver's education fees, investments and do­ nations. A dip in revenues of $100,000 oc­ curred because last year the district added $100,000 to the budget that had accumu­ lated in extra insurance premium payments. Such a large extra amount is not available for lhe coming budget. Most of the increases in expenditures were due to increases in claries required because of contract agreements. Spending for teacher salaries, not including adult, special and vocational education and other special staff, increased 5.1 percent, from $8.4 million to $8.7 million. A portion of the increase for instructional staff was due lo the addition of two new elementary me­ dia technology specialists. Spending for the aforementioned special staff is expected to decrease because of decreases in state and Hottoa o« Mort(ag> Forackxiir, SM, TH* RM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMmNO TO COLLECT A DEBT AMY MFORMATKM WE OBTAIN WAX BE USED • FOR THAT PURPOSE. Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Soto THB FIRM tS A DOT COLLECTOR A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OSTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - CMtouK hu tww mad, H the oondHm ol a mortgage mada by Na« C, VandanoaM an unmarried man (ori^nal mon. gagora) to Union Fadand Bank ot ManapoSa MVa Union Federal Saving, Bank ol MianapotB. Mortgagee. May 15.IBM. and recorded on May 2S. 1SSS tn Ubar Mt. on Page 751. Barry Corrty Record,. Michigan, on which mortgage there le turned to be due at the date hereof the aunt ol EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND ANO SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY AND OB/100 dottar, (5S3.780 09), including interest st 5.375X per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute n euch caee made end provided, notice la hereby given that said mort­ gage wb be foredoeed by sale ol the mortgaged pramwaa. or aome part ot them, al public venue, al the Barry County Courthoueo m Hastings, Ml. st 1XX) p.m. on Juns 15. 2000 Ssto premises are trusted in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described os; Commencing st the port commonly described as Land Contract recorded in Uber 404. Page 599 and in lhe Memorandum of Land Contract recorded m Uber 424. Page 172 as being 1.25053 feet East of and 247.75 feet North of the Southwest comer of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County, Michigan, tience North 01 degree 45 minutes West 156 toot to the True Point of begin­ ning; thence North 01 degree 45 minutes Weal 25 toot; thence South 88 degrees 03 minutes 38 seconds West 50 60 toet; thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West 7.15 toot; thence North 38 degrees 44 minutes 00 seconds Wes* 294.75 toot; thence North 52 degrees 07 minutes East 100.00 toot, thence South 38 degrees 46 minutes 26 seconds East 218.09 toot; thence South 45 degrees 03 minutes 42 seconds East 52 72 feet; thence South 66 degrees 16 minutes 00 seconds East 126.13 toet to an intermediate traverse line of the shore of Pme Lake, thence along said tra­ verse hne south 09 degrees 56 minutes 36 sec­ onds West 79 27 feet to the end of said traverse line; thence North 81 degrees 23 minutes 00 sec­ onds West 124 25 feet to the port ot beginning inckidng lands lying between sad intermediate traverse hne and the waters of Pine Lake Subject to an easement for purposes of ingress and egress 12 feet m width, the Southeasterly Itoe of whch ts described as: Commenang al the port commonly described in Land Contract recorded n Uber 404. Page 699 and in the Memorandum of Land Contract record­ ed to Uber 424. Page 172. as being 1.250 23 toet East of and 247.75 toet North of the Southwest comer of section 6. Town 1 North, range 10 Weat. PranevSte Township. Barry County. Michigan, thence North 0i degree 45 mtoutes West 183 00 toet. thence North 14 degrees 21 minutes 44 sec­ onds East (previously described as North 14 degrees 25 mmutes East) 88 00 feet: thence North 45 degrees 03 mmutes 42 seconds West 29.65 toet to the port of begmnmg; thence South 61 degrees '.8 mmutes 52 seconds West 104 66 gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubke Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1XX) p m., on June 15. 2000. Said premises we situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are venue, at the A parcel ol land m the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, described as: beginning at a point which is 1266 56 toet East and 515.89 toet North of the Southwest comer of Section 6. Town 1 North, an intersection with lhe normal shore line of Pine Lake, thence Southwesterly along said shore line tor 48 toot, thence North 65 degress 16 minutes West tor 146 toet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ot such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Mav 4 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegrt oh Road. Suite 100 Btogham Farms. Ml 48025 File *991011257 Panthers subscription. Call 94S-9S54. Memorial Day ceremonies planned for this weekend Most annual Memorial Day services and parades will be held Monday morning. May 29, in a number of Barry County and area celebrations: (6/1) State of Michigan 568 Judicial District Judicial Circuit ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE CASE NO. 00-0095GC Court Address 220 Weat Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Court Telephone No 616948-4835 Sunday, May 28 • Lake Odessa: A Memorial Day service will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Odessa City Park. There will be a color guard presentation, live music, a barbecue chicken dinner and military exhibits. • Sunfield: At 3 p.m., there will be a ceremony in the cemetery. A brass quartet will perform. Monday, May 29 • Hastings; The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 will be host for a parade at 10 a.m. A wreath will be laid at the monuments at the courthouse, honoring veterans of the Korean. Vietnam and Persian Gulf wars. The rifle squad also Timothy L Tromp PC. 501 West State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 6169480400 Plaintiff s Attorney Timothy L Tromp (P41571) will fire a salute A wreath will be dropped in the Thomapple River on the bridge at North Broadway during the procession to honor is reasonably calculated to give defendant actual notice of the prcX/eedmgs and an opportunity to be heard IT IS ORDERED a Gll-T to ‘keep them in touch" A ribbon-cutting ceremony May 19 at Historic Charlton Parti Village and Museum celebrated the unveiling of a new Civil War exhibit on the top floor of the park's museum. The area in which the exhibit is housed has been completed renovated, with special flooring, walls and casing for the exhibits. The new exhibit, called "Test of a Nation, Honor of a Country," features many ot the Civil War artifacts owned by the park. Pictured at left is park director Or. Peter Forsberg. communities. However, Lake Odessa and Sunfield will have events Sunday, May 28. The following is a sketch of this year's 248-593^1305 Trott & Trott, P C. ably be made as provided m MCR 2 105. and ser vice of process may be made m a manner which with their hometown. A BANNER Civil War exhibit has grand opening Range 10 West, running thence North 14 degrees 25 minutes East, for 88 toet. thence South 51 degrees 26 mtoutes East for 177 toot to 1 Service of process upon defendant Debra L. Thomas aV/s Debra L Fletcher cannot reason­ Give someone who’s moved away. remains lo be paid. Under the power ol sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 (8/1) last year. Tlte fund is used lo pay off the 1995 bond issue, of which $20.9 million including interest a» 8.000% per annum. Dated May 4. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Fie *990909807 Panthers The budget also calls for an additional expenditure of $28,667 for dual enrollment fees for high school students. Schoessel said the district is experiencing large in­ creases in dual enrollment costs due to larger numbers of students taking advantage of the program, which allows students to take college classes while still in high school that are paid for by the district. The new budget proposes a number of capital expenditures for items such as class­ room furniture, a tractor/mower, band equipment, a copy machine and a vacuum sweeper. Some of these items will be paid for with funds from settlement of a class action lawsuit called Durant which ruled that the state must reimburse school dis­ tricts for certain years for special education costs. The district is expecting to receive $30,798 in Durant payments this coming year, plus another $13,200 in Durant funds given to the Barry Intermediate School District and passed on to the Hastings school district. Some capital expenditures will be paid for from remaining funds from the 1995 $21.9 million bond issue. Many items were not able to be included in capital expenditures, including class­ room printers, a file server, television pro­ duction equipment, televisions, weight room equipment, library shelving, and other items. While the district expected to spend $180,000 for three school buses this com­ ing year, Schoessel said, the buses won't have to be budgeted until the following year, even though they will be ordered this coming year, because they won't be deliv* ered until the following year. Special funds for lhe district's food ser­ vice and athletic expenditures are expected to increase from $1,015,147 to $1,049,567. Salaries and benefits for food service staff are projected to decrease from $340,682 to $333,182 due to some staff re­ tirements and a shifting of staff duties. Costs for food and other supplies is ex­ pected to increase from $320,600 to $360,299. Salaries of athletic staff are ex­ pected to increase from $164,559 lo $168,611. Part of the athletic salary in­ crease is due to the addition of a middle school girls* and boys' cross country pro­ gram. Schoessel said, and also the addition of a ninth grade cheerleading coach. The district's debt retirement fund is pro­ jected to contain $1.7 million in 2000/2001, an increase of $29,157 from MORTGAGE SALE - Detoult haa bean inode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nei C Vanderroest, an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to Union Federal Bank of IndianapoHs f/k/a Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated May 10.1996, and recorded on May 21, 1996 m Uber 661, on Page 25. Barry County Records. Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT AND 28/100 dollars ($50,548.28), shall be 30 days from the date of such sale feet to the port ot ending The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL federal funding. Spending for fringe benefits for instruc­ tional staff is expected to increase $13,436 due to an increase in retirement payments to the state and a 7.53 percent increase in health care insurance premiums. Support staff salaries also increased be­ cause of required contractural increases. An increase of $30,098 in salaries for business services support staff was due to placing some school secretaries in a new budget category, Schoessel said. Bus driver salary expenditures are expected to increase from $440,646 to $480,819 because of required contractural increases. Maintenance staff expenditures are budgeted at $459,004, up from $415,479 because of contractual obli­ gations. Administrator salaries increased $21,679, with $20,000 of that increase al­ located for the possible hiring of an admin­ istrative intern. Such interns serve appren­ ticeships as administrators in anticipation of being later hired as a principal or assis­ tant principal, etc. Non-salary technology expenditures are expected to be $124,800 more than last year's $59,800 due to increases in mainte­ nance agreements, repair costs, and required software purchases. ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT 501 West State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 616948-9400 v Defendant Debra L Thomas a/k/a Debra L Fletcher 308 Grand Hap-d* Street Middleville. Ml 49333 THE COURT FINDS 600 3241a. m whch case the redemption period (6/22) tional slate aid revenues of $650,667 for programs like special education, vocational education, driver's education, and services for gifted and talented youth. Federal aid 2 Service of the summons and compliant and a copy of this order may be made by the follow­ ing method(s) d Other Publication in Hastings Banner-one time 3. For each method used, proof of service must be filed promptly with the court May 8. 2000 Judge Gary R Holman (P15079) (5«5) BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER soldiers who lost their lives while at sea, followed by another firing squad solute. A ceremony, including grave visits, will commence following the parade. • Clarksville: There will be a parade held at 8:45 a.m. followed by a ceremony in the cemetery at 9:15 a.m. • Woodland: A cemetery ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. • Middleville: A parade will be held, beginning at tlje Reclaimed Spirit site. A decorated tricycle and bicycle contest will be the featured attraction this year. Contestants will be judged for their patriotic themes. The winner of the contest will receive a bicycle from the Bradford White Corporation. A ceremony will be held in the Middleville Cemetery following the parade festivities. • Lake Odessa: There will be a ceremony in the cemetery at 11 a.m. followed by a parade at noon. • Hickory Corners: The Hickory Comers Fire Department Fire Club will sponsor a parade at 10 a.m. The American Legion Post No. 484 also will conduct a memorial service at the East Hickory cemetery. 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 25. 2000 - Page 19 From TIM€ to TIM€... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Henry Goodyear tells about Indians unjnie Dwellings or Mientgan inaians Ottawa Indian women who was the nursemaid of Emily Slater, of Slater’s Mission, Prairieville Barry County. By Jeyce F. Weinbrecht Henry A. Goodyear was a pioneer mer­ chant who came to Barry County, the vil­ lage of Hastings in I 840 He opened a store there in 1840 to trade with the pioneers and the Indians of the area. He wrote a paper and presented it to the Barry County Pio­ neer Society in the early 1880s He wrote: “My recollections of the band of Indians whq mack their home on the banks of the Thomapple River near this place [Hastings] in 1840 when I first became acquainted with them This was a small band compared to others farther north and who with oChcts constituted the Ottawa tnbe. who occupied all the north western pan of the lower peninsula, n«»rth of t ie base line barring a ’the PotaTMKmics crowddthhemsclves north of that line “The Potawatomics occupied southern Michigan and a part of Indiana I remem­ ber going to the eastern part of Baltimore Township in the spring of 1841. where Indi­ ans were engaged in making sugar with a view of trading for their furs. On my way there I came across an old Indian cornfield of the Potawatomics. as I was informed by my Indian guide, so (hat tribe must have occupied the southern part of this county. This tnbe was removed by the government west of the Mississippi in 1837 and 1838. “All the bands of the Ottawa tnbe and there were quite a number of them, had their own separate chief. The name of the chief of the Hastings band was hxitiac. There was no nobler looking Indian could be imagined, cither as to his physical make up or the grandeur of his carnage and demeanor Fully six feet tall and erect, he was the type of the ideal Indian we read of. “I never saw him in public w ithout a band across his forehead and the upper part of his nose reaching lo his eyes. ornamented with bright buttons >r brooches. This was worn by him. I supposed at the time as an insignia of his office. This chief was remarkable for his integnty and trust wor­ thiness and the uniformity of his urbanity and good habits He enjoyed the respect and confidence of his subordinates and follow­ ers, as well as the white people who knew him “Then there was the Scalawag Band.’ This band was regarded by some as the scalawag band of the tnbe. but why it was so regarded I never could find out Nor in way comprehend It certainly was not justly entitled to that ignoble distinction “It is true there were a few bad Indians in that band, and I presume that was the case in all the other bands, but this being a small band these few bad members might have had the effect on outsiders of smirching its character tn this way. or it might have been caused by their unwillingness to submit to the restraints of the missions then existing in Praineville and Bradley in Allegan County I cannot account for this false and unfounded stigma in any other way. “The overwhelming number of the band were what we then esteemed as straight for­ ward, honest Indians, as a rule worthy of credit and the confidence of the white peo­ ple of “Chcmokeman* as they called the white people. A remarkably good test of the integrity, not only of this band, but of the whole tnbe was an act of theirs adopted as a general council held at Grand Rapids in the 1850s whereby they agreed to pay the debts of all dead Indians. As a result of this action, about $ 1,000 came to the traders of Hastings. “In order lo obtain a better understanding of the significance of this action. I would state that here to fore all these debts were considered closed and liquidated by death so the trader regarded them, and so the Indi­ ans all along the line of tradition for cen­ turies treated them. But through the consent of the chiefs, a sufficient amount due them ............................ Ml asnfc to pay these debts Here we sec that nice sense of honor on their part that goes far to show that the Indian, when well treated is not that treacherous savage the public as a rule arc made to believe “Had the Indians of the far west been treated in like manner by the traders and governmental agents, there would not have been occasion for wars there The Indian problem would have been settled peaceably. “Some of the Indians of the band were polygamists, notably Chief Chippawa. whose home was on the Little Thomapple and Chief Saubic who domiciled on Saubic Lake one of the chain of lakes that consti­ tute the head of Mud Creek (Now know n as the Collier Drain ] Each of these two Indi­ ans had two wives Both were called well off so far as Indian wealth was estimated Both were good hunters and trappers and applied themselves industriously to their vocation, hence their ability to indulge in the possession of a plurality of wives. “As it is today with white people there was an element then with the Indians, who were too shiftless and lazy to hunt and trap. Consequently they were always poor, squalid and dirty, without credit and respect cither from whites or their Indian compeers “Many of this band ran accounts with the traders, in some cases up to $50 at a time and as a rule managed to pay them. They, however, had to be reminded of their debts, dunned as it is called nowadays and when governmental pay day came around traders had to be on hand to secure part of their annuities to apply on account. I attended them for that purpose for many years “Grand Rapids was generally the place for making these payments. Bradley was designated once or twice for the pay ment of the Hastings and Bradley Indians. They, however, did not like the plan and asked to have it changed lo Grand Rapids, which was done All annuities were the same amount per capita, hence the larger the fam­ ily the more the head of it would draw "Indian women, as a rule, were fond of dress and whenever they could afford it. Beaver made up a great deal of the fur trade in Michigan and in Barry County at one time would arrange themselves in rich looking ‘wah-cn-ans’ blankets and Tine broadcloth skirts, tnmmcd with taffeta ribbon of vari­ ous colors. They also wore jackets of calico, beds to adorn their heads and frequently rings on the fingers and earrings and many other fancy ornaments “Some of the Indian maidens were extremely good looking and showed good taste in the arrangement of their hair and garments. Among strangers, and especially before the whiles, these maidens were shy and retiring and in many ways showed the same degree of modesty characteristic of the whites in civilized life. “Pow-wows were held by them generally once a year and sometimes oftencr. I remember one of them when held here. The usual place, when held here, was immedi­ ately north of the iron bridge on Creek Street, this would be just north of the iron Michigan Avenue bridge. Here also was one of |bcix cemeteries “These pow-wows were generally held immediately after the sugar season. Some­ one may raise the query mentally, what was a pow-wow? My answer is: It is a confer­ ence for business, generally ending in a car­ nival of drunkenness, debauchery and sav­ age excesses of all kinds. “The squaws were the peacemakers. All kinds of excesses peculiar to the savages took place. There were brawls and fighting and frequently knives were brought into use. Squaws at such a time formed them­ selves into a body of peacemakers. Antici­ pating the dethronement of reason in their lords and masters by the excessive indul­ gence in fire water, they secreted all instru­ ments of carnage within their reach and throughout the pow-wow constituted them­ selves a guard of protection. The only times I ever saw squaws the worse for liquor were at governmental pay days; they might have indulged at other times for aught I know, but not to my knowledge. “Very rarely would Indians betray an act of viciousness towards white people. One instance is vividly in my mind. This was this: “After a prolonged orgy of one of their pow-wows, some of the viciously inclined moved tow ard the corner of Crock and State streets, the present Michigan Avenue and State Street, then the business center of the little village, and attempted to create a pan­ ic by enacting their savagery in the few­ white peoples surroundings “Then it was that they made my store the target for the whizzing bullet. Whether this was done by accident or design. I could not Willard Hay. Jim-na-tow, devil, this name was given him on account of his long heavy beard, which imparted onto him a savage, determined look, all other whites being dose shaved H.J Kenfield was called Wap-a-kee-sick. red fox. from the color of his hair and H I Knappen. Schnccp. sleep nap. napping It would seem from this they got the definition of the word napping “George Fuller was Ciscoe. muskrat; PS Turner. Skec-ta-bon. thunder; Dr. Upjohn. Skik-ec. medicine man; Levi Chase. Backi-quah. rooster; Daniel McClellan. Mokamish, grandfather; Mrs McClellan. Micha-mish. grandmother. Lousise McClellan. Saic, buckskin; James Y. McClellan. Neccaau, friend; Isabell McClellan, Chick-agoo. onion; Esther McClellan. Kiss-o-quay. little girl; Mrs Ann Hay. May-yan; Alexan­ der McArthur. Sy-meo, tobacco; your hum­ ble servant Moquah. bear from the color of his hair, which was black. "Indians having christened me with my Indian name, always after this accosted me by this name and I supposed that was their usual custom with all others. “Since then in coming across Indians elsewhere by announcing my Indian name, they recognized me at once by greeting me in their usual way, Bushct Mo-quah. the whole family being present, the refrain Bushcc Mo-quah would be carried on by squaw and children in succession. “Another peculiar custom of theirs was this: They never knocked at the door for admission. The first intimation of their presence usually was a copper face planted against the window, which in many cases frightened the women and children, but they soon found out there was no harm intended. Their mission generally was trade or swap, as they called it. "These Indians domiciled themselves in rude and primitive looking huts or wig­ wams. as they were called. In winter times these were made of bark of several thick­ nesses with an opening on top for the escape of the smoke. Their fires were always built on the earth floor in the middle of the w igwam and here their cooking was done in winter time. At other times, when the weather permitted, cooking was done outside. Their sleeping arrangements were on mats placed on the earth floor, the whole family arranging themselves in a circle, their feet to the fire place, their heads to the ’ The Leaders in Miles ' , JusT Gol a Raise COVENANT TRANSPORT Our Largest Pay Increase EVER Plus 6c lor all miles over 15 000 in a month t Lease Purchase Program Available Experienced Drivers 1-800-441-4394 Owner Operators 1-877-848-8815 Graduate Students 1-800-338-6428 1-800-237-2379 8ORYSYS1BldFSOUnMBTMD0M.MC. SI.000 Signon Bonus^ MM«0 , lor Lxp Company Drivers, CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE GRADUATES OF 2000 and a special congratulations to our graduates: find out. Fortunately they succumbed to good advice and retired. The only damage done was the bullet hole in the store. “Indians of this band were Pecitiac. the chief: Kish- wabah; Ka-a-wis; Asqui-ab-a now. Ka-Ka-coosc; Muck-i-nina; As-qucisah; Asa-bum. Sund-a-go; Shi-mack; Mishwa-gon. alias Chuck; Saint-domino; Cochcnin; Con-dc- can; Ahaa John Jones; Mon-icah. alias Jim Smith; Chick-ak-quc; Mag-qucah and Nec-shc-way. along with others whom I can not recall. "Chippewa, who was classed with this band, did not make it his home on their grounds It was the same with Saubic. Pomob-o-go divided his time with band and the Slater Indians Po-mo-bo-go was a very old man when I first became acquainted with him He was one of Tecumseh s veter­ ans and was with him in all his battles. He often said that when he was a boy the big marsh in Hope was then a lake and that the Indians planted mondmin. corn, where the poor farm is now (Thomapple Manor today 1. which probably accounts for it hav mg been a praine in the 1830s and 1840s “It was a general custom of these Indians to give Indian names to the whites then residing here. For instance. A •' Parmelee was named by them Kes-ecs. god sun; walls of their wigwams. All wigwams were built round to better arrange for sleeping. “The division of labor among them imposed on the squaws the biggest part. It was theirs to plant, attend and harvest the corn; erect the wigwams, with assistance ftom the men only at rare intervals; do the cooking; care for lhe children and trudge them on their backs from place to place as hunting and trapping required “They all however, had time for frolic. The young males played with bows and arrows; tiny maids dug in the sand and made images of dolls; the squaws gossiped and indulged in the ringing laugh peculiar to the race. The males bragged of some fish story or hunting expedition just as white males do now. Thus their time went on. “Indian boats were what we now call dug outs. These generally were made of white­ wood logs of the desired length and thick­ ness. shaped to a point at both ends and with the body cut or scooped out to corre­ spond with the size of the log. With these boats they floated on the water of lakes and river while trapping and fishing. They were also used for the transportation of their goods and chattels whenever it could be done on water The propelling power was a paddle in the hands of the male or squaw and either could do it with deftness and safety." Today gorged with plenty, tomorrow, nothing in store for hungry stomachs. Such was the Indian life those early days. No pro­ vision was made for the future. Why should they? These woods then abounded with game in profuse abundance. I doubt if there wax a locality anywhere more thickly plant­ ed with game than this. Even in 1840 it was in verity the Elysium (heaven like place) for hunters. "Those times, however, arc past. The mis­ sion of the Indian is ended. His happy hunt­ ing grounds are supplanted by the white peoples fields. Henceforth, the future of the Indian must be in assimilation with the whites and with the ways of the whites, by the sweat of his brow eat his bread. I presume there are some here. I know there are, who will cherish and hold with me the sympathetic reminisce of the braves who trod these grounds looking before the whites came. This Indian problem is now only subject matter for the historian. Nat week: Another view of Barry Coun­ ty Indians. LAKEWOOD GRADUATE: THORS APPLE KELLOGG MAPU VALLEY GRADUATE Jon Mudry. son of Helen Mudry GRADUATE: Jacob Taggart, son of & Barney Si Isbcc Daniel Warner, son of Mary McDonough HASTINGS GRADUATE: HASTINGS GRADUATE: Stanley Wilkins, son of Bobbie & Stan Wilkins Jason Miller, son of Janet Miller fl J-ad GRAPHICS 1351 North M-43 Hwy™ P.O. Box 188 D/s Hastings, MI 49058-0188 �P«g« 20 - Th. Haatng, Banna, - Thuricay. May 25. 2000 Conservation district selling native plants mer Gall l he Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 II tilth il ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MAR­ KET: Sunday, May 28. One million Antiques. 400 exhibi­ tors. Food, picnic area*. Show rain or shine, 7:30am lo 4pm, $3 admteatou. free parking at the fairgrounds, right in Allegan, Michigan. WANTED Standing timber. Over 21 years experience, top prices paid. (Mike) 517-852­ 0903, (Kyte) 6164194191. WANTED Standing timber. Call before you sell. Free esti­ mate*. 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Lake Odessa Mon­ day-Friday. 8am-5pm. Equal Housing Opportunity LAMINATE FLOORING AT $1.99 SQ.FT. 15 year war­ ranty. several colors, cash and cany, 100 sq. ft. minimum pur­ chase. Bargain shopper prices on carpet too! Cail Westen's Car­ pet. 210 E. Main, Middleville. 616-795-3000. Open TuesdayFriday IOam-6pm, Saturday 10am-3pm. Come see us, we're worth the drive. GUITAR/BASS LESSONS and minor instrument repair. For appt caD 616-962-2131. STAY-N-PLAY DAYCARE: has 4 full time openings for 3rd shift, ages 5 and up. State Aide welcome. 945-4862. Lie. •DF080078935 The Barry Conservation District will hold its r.rst annual native plant sale from May 29 through June 3 at the conservation district office. 1611 S. Hanover, Hastings. The sale will be held from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. all week except June 3, when it will be held from 9 a.m. until noon. A variety of prairie, woodland and wet­ land native plants and grasses will be avail­ able for sale for $3 per plant. 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We especially want to thank Pastor Robert Norton for the special service and mes­ sage at comfort from God's word; Williams Funeral Home; for the musk and the paL bearer*. A special thanks to the Cedar Creek Bible Church Family and the ladies who prepared and served the wonderful luncheon that was provided. May God bless each one. Robert and Shirley Case, Claude E. and Marie Hammond, WUHam and Irene Lake, Donald Hammond, Bessie Eaaty, Grandchildren and Croat CrwMrMHw. 18-yearold man suffers serious injuries in crash An 18-year-old Hastings man was airlifted to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo Tuesday after he lost control of the car he was driving on Barber Road near M-43 and struck a tree. William Ryan was listed in serious condition in the hospital’s trauma care unit at press time Wednesday. Troopers from the Hastings Post of lhe Michigan State Police said Ryan was not wearing a seatbelt when the crash occurred and alcohol was not a factor. Police said Ryan may have suffered head injuries in the crash, which remains under investigation. Here, his mother is comforted at the scene of the crash while police and emergency medical personnel prepared Ryan for airlift to Kalamazoo. (Photo by Shelly Suber) PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding Estimates Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant Call 945-9888_______ CORPORATE PICNICS & GRADUATIONS, SCHONDELMAYER BARB-Q AND TENT RENTAL: Pork, roast chicken • just the meat or the entire meal. 616­ 945-2523___________________ L LEONARD RESIDENTIAL BUILDER: garages, yard bams, decks. Licensed A insured. Free estimates. 616-623-8831 ROOF PROBLEMS? Pole bams, flats roofs, metal roofs and trailers. Latex roof coating* androof painting. Wubben Roof­ ing & Construction, 616-672­ 7739______________________ PAINTING AND WALL COVERING: By The Decorator’s Choice. 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Northern Land Company 1-800-968-3118. www. northernlandco com BUILDABLE LOT: access to Long Lake. $6,500 517-543FOR SALE BY OWNER: Fully improved dly lot with expanded parcel. Northridge Estates. Hastings, suitable for walkout. 616-945-9479 FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW OR $0 DOWN! Gov't A Bank Repos being sold now! Fi­ nancing available* Local listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5225. Freeport first responders, Michigan State Police and Mercy Ambulance personnel assist West Michigan AirCare staff with WiHiam Ryan's airlift to Bronson Hospital. (Photo by Shelly Suber) Prosecution to withdraw ex-cop's plea agreement by Shelly Suber Staff Writer Former Nashville police officer and Eaton County Sheriffs deputy Terry John­ son will be tried on charges of first degree home invasion and two counts of larceny from a motor vehicle if Judge James Fisher grants a prosecution motion June I to withdraw the plea agreement. "I filed a motion to withdraw the plea since he didn't live up to his end — that he cooperate regarding other crimes," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "There are at least two other crimes for which he's a suspect." Additionally, defense attorney and Barry County prosecutor candidate Gordon Shane McNeill has filed a motion to withdraw as Johnson's retained counsel. "Shortly after beginning representation, there was a breakdown in communications between defendant and counsel," said Mc­ Neill in his motion, filed Tuesday. "Sev­ eral days later, there occurred a second sig­ nificant breakdown in communication... where counsel advised he was withdraw­ ing." According to McNeill's motion, he was advised by the Michigan State Police that Johnson had made statemenu indicating untruthfulness contrary to the plea agree­ ment reached. Johnson is accused of unlawfully enter­ ing the unoccupied home of Ray Whitaker and Kathy Paxton of Gregg Street in Nashville at about 3:15 a.m. April 20 while the couple and their children slept. Items taken from their home, including a lap top computer, as well as a cellular tele­ phone and a radar detector, both of which had been in the couple’s vehicle, allegedly were found by police in Johnsons' State Street home. Johnson also is accused of taking a radar detector from another vehicle. Kuzava said she reached her decision to file her motion to withdraw Johnson's guilty plea to a reduced charge of breaking and entering with intent to commit a larceny after Johnson took a lie detector test. The results of such tests, however, can­ not be admitted as evidence in court. Johnson had entered his guilty plea to the reduced charge with lhe stipulation that Kuzava would not pursue any other charges against him if he cooperated truthfully Phone credit card scam reported HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - A woman who suspected she w as the intended victim of a possible telephone credit card scam May 10 reported the incident to the Bany County Sheriffs Department. The woman told police she was called by a woman named "Stacy" who told tier she had won a dream vacation package and was eligible to receive it if she would supply her credit card number. "She thought this was odd and as the conversation progressed, she learned this was a sales gimmick and that 'Stacy' was trying to sell her a cruise vacation," deputies reported. "'Stacy' said she'd receive a $1,500 value cruise trip for $500 to $600 if she would give lier credit card number " When the woman refused to give out the number. "Stacy" reportedly made an obscene remark and hung up. police said. Police have been unable to reach "Stacy" using the telephone number she supplied to her intended customer. The incident remains under investigation. I_______________________________________________ _______________________________________ Terry Johnson about other crimes he may have commit­ ted. Another stipulation of the agreement was that Kuzava, in return, would request a jail sentence of no more than one year. If Fisher grants Kuzava's motion June I, the original charges will be reinstated, she said, and ongoing investigations into ocher crimes could yield more charges in the fu­ ture. Original charges were first degree home invasion, which carries a maximum possi­ ble penalty of 20 yean in prison, two mis­ demeanor counts of larceny from a motor vehicle and one high court misdemeanor count of using a self-defense spray device and one misdemeanor count of assault and battery. Johnson. 28, of Nashville worked for the Nashville Police Department for four yean and worked concurrently as chief of the one-person Freeport Police Department. He left both departmenu in January to accept a position with the Eaton County Sheriffs Department, a job he resigned shortly after his arrest by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Johnson remains free on bond. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 25. 2000 - Page 21 Communication from.... Public invited to Bike Rodeo Friday at Central El School U.S. Congressman Nick Smith Medicare and prescription drugs Day care center under investigation HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - Reported sexual abuse of at least three children at a . Bedford Road day care center is being investigated by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Trooper Sandra Larsen said Tuesday. Larsen said her investigation began when an allegation was made by a child who attends the day care “The female caregiver, who is not a suspect at this lime, has agreed to stop providing day care until the state licensing authorities give her permission to resume day care operation,'' said Larsen. Larsen declined further comment on the matter, which remains under investigation. Cashier held for felony embezzlement HASTINGS - A 41 -year-old Plumb's Grocery Store cashier has been arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $40,000 from store between Jan. 1. 1998, and May 15. 2000, according to a report by lhe Hastings City Police Department. Janet Jankoviak of Hastings was arraigned on the charge Thursday when a $25,000 personal recognizance bond was set. She is free awaiting a May 31 preliminary examination Police said Jankoviak is suspected of conducting a large amount of cancellations, voids and refunds which totaled more than $11,000 in 1998 over $32,000 in 1999 and more than $8,000 in 2000. Jankoviak allegedly most recently took money from lhe store May 15. the day she was questioned by police, and on May 13 She allegedly told police she used the money to pay rent, police said. "She said she used it to pay back bills, moving expenses and child support," police reported. A large amount of money was also taken from her by an acquaintance for buying drugs, she allegedly told police. Elderly man arrested for striking wife DELTON - An 82-year-old Delton man was arrested and jailed for alleged domestic assault May 16, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan Slate Police Earl Willard Johnson is accused of striking his wife two times on lhe back of her head after a disagreement over how the pillows should be placed as they were making the bed. "He said he was going to beat the hell* out of her and he (allegedly) drew a cereal box at her/ police reported. "She threw waler on him ..he (allegedly) hit her on the back of the head with his fist." Police said Johnson denied hitting his 69-year-old wife of seven years. He was arraigned on lhe charge last Tuesday, when a $500 personal recognizance bond was set. He is free awaiting a June 6 pretrial hearing at 9 a.m. in Bany County District Court. Hastings woman accused of polygamy HASTINGS - A 60 year-old Hastings woman has been accused of polygamy for being married to two men at the same time, accordin^lo Ute Barry Qovnty Medicare only has a very limited pre­ scription drug benefit and, like Social Secu­ rity, it’s becoming more and more financial­ ly troubled. Finding a way to help seniors with their prescriptions while maintaining Medicare's solvency is a tough challenge for Congress and the administration. A recent study said the average cost of the 50 drugs most used by the elderly rose 3.9 percent last year, outpacing the 2.2 per­ cent inflation rate, and the prices of some medications jumped as much as 10 percent Meanwhile, the pharmaceutical industry has been among the most profitable U.S. industries over the past five years, with year-to-year earnings growing by more than 10 percent and, for some companies, more than 20 percent. This has led to charges of 'price gouging* by pharmaceutical compa­ nies. Other nations buy in huge quantities and also have pnee controls. This deprives their citizens of access to some drugs because the producers refuse to sell for the mandat­ ed price, but it makes the drugs that arc available cheaper. While seniors arc spend­ ing more on prescription drugs, there is an advantage to having greater choice. Some of the advanced drugs unavailable in coun­ tries with pnee controls provide better treat­ ment. and can reduce or eliminate the need for more expensive therapy such as surgery and hospitalization. Government price con­ trols could reduce the incentive for compa­ nies to go through the expensive and uncer­ tain process of research and approval of new and improved drugs. US prices, though rising, might not be far.out of line. Wharton School of Business Professor Patricia DanzonS study concluded that US drug prices are in the middle internationally. I’ve also cosponsored legislation that would make it easier for American seniors to buy dis­ counted drugs sold in other nations. Since about 60 percent of seniors already have moderate to good retirement incomes to help pay for prescriptions directly or through insurance, drug costs weigh most heavily on a smaller group of seniors that arc low income, lack coverage paid for by company retirement plans and need expen­ sive drugs. We should focus our efforts on them. Last June, however. President Clin­ ton proposed an optional Medicare program for all seniors al low them to buy addi­ tional jgranpU Sheriff"s Department. The woman, who has not been arrested, allegedly admitted to authorities she had married a Tennessee man in 1992 white she was the wife of a Hastings man she married in 1973. The Tennessee man died in December 1999 and the Hastings man lives in a Barry County adult foster care home. The crime was discovered when lhe Family Independence Agency, which oversees lhe case of the Hastings husband, noticed she had applied for assistance on behalf of her The woman reportedly admitted she was receiving a death benefit from the Social Security Administration as the widow of the Tennessee man. She also allegedly admitted to lhe Family Independence Agency, the court and the prosecuting attorney that she had been married to both men at the same time without the ’imefit of divorce. "She allegedly provided fraudulent information to the Social Security Administration, lhe Michigan Family Independence Agency, the Veteran's Administration and the Michigan Veteran's Trust Fund to obtain benefits she isn't entitled to," police reported. The Barry County Prosecutor's Office has declined a Sheriffs Department request to issue an arrest warrant for the woman. No other information was available at press time. Large parties net teens MIP charges IRVING. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Police and conservation officers were busy last weekend issuing misdemeanor tickets to minors for drinking alcohol, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Most recently, ’roopers issued citations to minors after breaking up a large partly on Woodschool Road near Wing Road in Irving Township on May 21. Another party in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area was also broken up by authorities issuing tickets. "We've also issued a lot of tickets for people having open intoxicants in their vehicles." wd Trooper Sandy Larsen. the Clmton/Gore planj5 percent of seniors with private prescnptiA coverage would be ‘dispatched’ - movea-out of their private plans and into the Medicare plan. These seniors woulu see their mostly superior pri­ vate coverage replaced by a smaller Medicare prescription drug benefit. This would also shift $3 billion to $5 billion of health care costs a year from corporate-paid retirement plans to the taxpayers. Innovative proposals are being developed on a bipartisan basis. The Federal govern­ ment's own health care plan, the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), utilizes mass purchasing power to give workers a large array of health care options. A plan based on FEHBP could help resolve the prescription drug problem. There is still the problem that any increased benefits reduce solvency. However, new drugs also help keep seniors out of hospi­ tals where Medicare covers prescription costs. Working together, we can find a bipartisan solution that will provide seniors with a more up-to-date and financially secure health care plan. The perpetrator or perpetrators apparently broke a lock from the trailer before hauling it away, police said. The trailer is described as having a red stripe and has a sprayed on bed liner in the interior. It bears an improper Michigan registration plate of X37667. "There is a reward for information leading to the arrest of the subjects involved." said Amdt. Anyone with information is asked to contact Amdt at (616) 948-8283 or Silent Observer al (800) 310-9031. Man arrested on 10 sex abuse charges IRVING. ORANGEVILLE, PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIPS - A 29-year-old Plainwell man could spend the rest of his life in prison if he is convicted of sexual abuse and related charges Mark Allen Hodges, formerly known as Mark Vickery, of Plainwell, was arrested May 21 and arraigned Monday. He is being held in the Barry County Jail on $250,000 cash bond accused of repeatedly molesting a 17-year-old boy for lhe last seven years. Hodges has been charged with six counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct involving penetration. He is also charged with two counts of distributing obscene material to a minor and two counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct He is scheduled for a preliminary examination of the charges on May 31 in Barry County's 56 B District Court. presentation, she said. "I'm molding a 'brain' out of gelatin to put inside a helmet so the children can sec what happens to it when it is dropped." said Larsen. "Then, we're going to drop it without lhe helmet so they can see what happens to it without a helmet " Helping lo run the obstacle course will be troopers from lhe Hastings Post of lhe Michigan Stale Police and officers from lhe Hastings City Police Department. "If the kids do a good job on the obstacle course, they'll get their own, make-believe driver's license." Larsen said. Vermontville man Injured in crash The Eaton County Sheriffs Department is investigating a one-car rollover accident that occurred on Vermontville Highway Tuesday, May 16. Driver Phillip Rathbun of Vermontville was air lifted to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, but authorities say the injuries do not appear to be life threatening. He now is listed in serious condition in the trauma unit at Receiving Hospital, 4201 SL Antoine, Detroit, 48201. He cannot receive visitors, but may receive cards. The vehicle was traveling west bound on Vermontville Highway and left the south side of lhe road, where it rolled over. * There were no other occupants in lhe car and authorities said that alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Fornctonure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Gar, G Love. Attorney, PLC is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose Default has occurred m the conditions of a cer­ MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made tain mortgage made between Craig D. Smith (■Mortgagor") and A-One Mortgage Corporation in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terry L Falkenburg and Velma P. Fafcenburg. hustwid ("Mortgagee") dated November 23. 1994 and ano wife (ongiral mortgagors) to Glenwood Fnancial 1. Inc, Mortgagee, dated September 7, recorded on November 30. 1994 at Liber 619. Pages 951-956. Barry County Records. 1995. and recorded on September 13, 1995 In Liber 640. on Page 145. Barry County Records. Michigan, and re recorded on June 19, 1996 in Uber 664. Page 182. Barry County Records and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Firot Horizon Home Loans, f/k/a FT Mortgage Companies d/b/a/ Cart i. Brown Mortgage, Michigan, and assigned to Washtenaw Mortgage Company as assignee by an Assignment of Real Estate Mortgage dated November 23. 1994. and recorded November 30. 1994 m Uber 619. Page 957, Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there b darned to be due. as of April 17. 2000, the sum of Seventy One Thousand. Three Hundred Seventy Five and 09/100ths Dollars ($71.375 09). includng interest at 9 875% per annum, together with a per diem increase of $17.21 from and after Aprl 17. 2000 Pursuant lo the Power of Sale contained n said Mortgage and in the statutes m such case made and provided Notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises at public venue at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, m the City of Hastings. Michigan at 1 o'clock n the afternoon on Thursday. June 8. 2000 Said mortgaged premtses are situated m the Vdtagaof MridKMe. Assignee by an assignment dated September 7, 1995. which was recorded on September 13. 1995. in Uber 640. on Page 151, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTYFOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY­ SEVEN AND 80/100 doi'-ars ($44,767.80). indud- rig siterest at 8 500% per annum Under the power Of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage writ be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1.00 p m., on June 8. 2000. Said premtses are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE, Bany County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing at the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, as a point of beginning, thence West 300 feet, thence South 80 feet; thence East 300 feet; thence North 80 feet, to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined State of Michigan, and are described as Lot 3. except the South 6 feet thereof, also except the West 66 feet thereof, of Block 5 of the Village of Middleville, according lo the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 1 of Plats. Page 27 Also that portion of aMey adja cent thereto dedicated to said Lot m Uber 366. Page 199 PPN 08-41 005-003-00 The redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948 CL County of Barry 600.3241 (a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date ot such sale No suit or proceedng at law has been mstrtut abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: April 27 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL ed to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Dated April 19. 2000 Washtenaw Mortgage Company a Michigan corporation Gary G Love. Attorney, PLC 161 Ottawa Avenue. NW 248 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200015106 Dolphins Suite 509 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (6/1) (616) 454-1900 Get Tour Copies of Missing horse trailer still sought THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A six-horse "Trail Magic" aluminum horse trailer reported stolen May 5 from the home of its Whitneyville Road owner is still being sought by lhe Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police. Trooper Bill Arndt said the fifth-wheel trailer, worth more than $25,000. was last seen in the victim's driveway al noon May 5 and discovered missing at about 6:30 p.m. that The public is invited to attend a "bicycle rodeo" this Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Central Elementary School, when the Michigan State Police, the Barry County Safe Kids Coalition, the Hastings City Po­ lice Department and Paul Peterson Stale Farm Insurance sponsor lhe event. "With summer coming, we thought this would be a good time lo remind everyone, from toddlers on up, to wear a helmet while riding a trike or a bike, lo prevent in­ jury,’' said Trooper Sandy Larsen. The event will feature an obstacle course, refreshments, a demonstration and a video Area Locations. Hastings • Admiral • Back Door Deli • Bosley’s • Hastings Speedy Mart • Fcljiausch • X-Prcss • Northview Grocery • Pcim-Nook Gifts • Plumb's • Raj’s • Superette • Tom's Market • Thomapple Lake Trading Post • Granny’s General Store • J-Ad Graphics • Taco Bell • G & K Coq>. • Middle Like Grocery & Deli Other • Dowling Comer Store • Cloverdale General Store •Vermontville Grocery • Banfield General Store • Country Store (Bellevue) • Gillett’s Bait & Tackle • A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) • Orangeville 66 • Pine Lake Grocery Lake Odessa • • • • • Crystal Flash Lakc-0 Shell Carl’s Market Hamlin’s Quik Stop Huhn's • • • • • Little’s Country Store Carl's Market Cappon’s Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Xashville Delton • Hotra Pharmacy • Cappon Quick Mart • Prairieville General Store • Prairieville 66 • Fclpausch • Delton Short Stop • Cedar Creek Grocery Middleville • Middleville Speedy Mart • Crystal Flash • Greg’s Get It and Go • I’astoors • Village Grocery (inn Lake • • • • Gun Lake Amoco Wcick's Food Town Sam's Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart Freeport • L & J’s • Our Village General Store (5/25) �Page 22 - The Hastngs Banner - Thursday. May 25. 2000 Local police set trap to catch big cat by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Mary Sherwood was outside her Indian Hills Drive home tending her yard when two acquaintances rushed toward her with fright in their eyes late Thursday morning. May 11. "They had walked down Country Club road and circled to Indian Hills to go home," said Sherwood "Then, they met up with this thing and it scared them." As they pointed, Sherwood saw the source of their fear - a honey colored, cat­ like animal they suspected was a cougar. "I saw him, he was right across the street from me," said Sherwood. "He was just prowling around. He was honey colored, with a smooth coal and was low to the ground, it was the size of a wolf. Its eyes were dark." Sherwood said she and tbu two other women watched as the sleek-looking ani­ mal investigated the neighbor’s garden. "He sniffed all the trees and at one point, he put his front legs on lhe tree like he was going to go up the tree, but then he where the large cat has been seen," said Leedy. "And, 1 spoke with the Sheriffs Department who sent Animal Control and we're currently trying to live trap it." Animal Control Officer Pam Ronchetti contacted John Ball Park Zoo in Grand Rapids Wednesday morning, he said. "We put up a trap today (May 24)," he said. "We don't know if its a cougar, a mountain lion or a puma. It's been de­ scribed as a large cat and from lhe descrip­ tion, the Department of Natural Resources doesn't believe its a cougar but a smaller, exotic cal." Leedy said his department has also heard of other, unverified sightings by residents who did not report their experiences to au­ thorities. No one has reported any property damage or missing or injured pels and no injuries have been reported, though one Indian Hills woman is concerned for her daughter who plays where the creature was first spotted. "She has a 3-ycar-old child and I heard she is scared to death to let her play in the yard until the thing is captured," said Sherwood. "It's a wild cal of some kind.” "I think a large cat is out there some­ where." added Leedy. "What kind it is, I don’t know, but from all lhe descriptions, its a very large cat." Leedy said if captured, the animal will be turned over to the zoo for placement. "I'm guessing someone had it as a pct and maybe it escaped but until we find out, we don’t know," Leedy said. brought them back down." said Sherwood. "He was sort of ready to leap. He was mostly minding his own business but as he walked around, he would look over at us. They were really frightened to go any­ where for a while." The women watched for more than five minutes, said Sherwood, as the animal wandered her neighbor's yard smelling the trees, then disappeared as it walked toward the Hastings Country Club's golf course. "That was the last we saw of him." she said. One of the women called Barry County Central Dispatch to report the sighting at 11:16 a.m., but by lhe time Hastings City Police officers could respond at 12:20 p.m., there was no cign of the creature, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. Leedy said another sighting was reported on Tuesday, May 23, in the area of Indian Hills Drive and Jacobs Circle and officers were again dispatched without success in seeing the creature. No footprints were ever found. “I spoke with some residents in the area Get your News, INSTANTLY. Log on to jadnews.com Reported -cougar" sightings in the area ol the Hastings Country Club and Indian Hills Dnve are being investigated by the Hastings City Police Department. A live trap has placed in the area to try and capture the rumored beast SHARE with a friend, information on the local and area. SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings Banner in their name. Call 945-9554. Middleville will receive MDOT grant by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The village of Middleville has received a Michigan Department of Transportation 2000 SUNFIRE SE COUPE GM Employees IMO Mirommc nr crus co suwoor uniss EHTVT WAS SIT SM IMS HOW Pontiac MOUTH Memorial Day 2000 FIREHAWK TRANS AM CONVERTIBLE k Bonus* $500 Rebate on CHOOSE FROM 2 H STOCK GM EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT . MABIE ON THESE VEHKlf S select Pontiac. Olds & GMC vehicles now thru May 31 st 2000 PONTIAC MONTANA 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM SEI SEDAN EXTENDED 4 000* W*0WER SUM DOOR THEFT SYSTEM CD * CASSETTE BMSBENGER SEATMG WAS $28 095 LEASE NOW FOR. MITOMm W TU. CTCU WWK KM OCHS CMStTTT 1 MOK LEAS HOW Kt ALL NEW 2000 BONNEVILLE SUPER CHARGED 3 BL MOTO* LEATHER. CHROME WHEELS. 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The village used lhe new Local De­ velopment Finance Authority to help leverage the local match. Engineering Consulting firm Wade-Trim in Grand Rapids did much of the grant writ­ ing for the MDOT Category A grant and an Economic Development Block Grant based on Bradford White bringing 50 new jobs to the area over the next two years. Much of the engineering on this project has been completed and work is scheduled to begin in June. Country music contest is July 17 Country music fingers and bands are being sought to enter the annual True Value Country Showdown contest at lhe Brcry County Fair this summer. The winner of the local competition advances to the state level of competi­ tion tor a chance to win the national top prize of $50,000. Contestants are urged to pick up an official entry form at the Hastings True Value paint department service counter or by contacting WBCH radio. Audition tapes are required. The actual deadline to enter is July 6, but all performers are encouraged to enter early and get their paper work done. The Country Showdown contest lo­ cally will take place at 7 p.m. Mon­ day, July 17, at the Barry County Fair. It is open to vocal or instrumental per­ formers, individuals and groups with up to seven members.. More information about the contest is available by calling WBCH radio at 945-3414. *98 CHEVY SILVERADO Z-71 3RD DOOR, LEATHER, BRIGHT RED, 350, FULLY LOADED *83 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SI 3800 V-8. LOADED. STOKER ‘5,500 •7 JEEP WRANGLER 6 CYLINDER. CONVERTIBLE. LOW MLES 5J«ouaDro SUMMER FUM 1 3/995 /Cbw^SOTSILVERADO ED CAB. LONG BOX. 40,000 IRLES. LOADED ‘20,995 •5 OLDS CUTLASS SUPREME 96 GEO METRO V4. UWXO. <7.000 HUS 58.000 MILES. 5 SPEED. AIR. CASSETTE I s8,995 117 MONTH Quality Printing ...depends on . experience and equipment. & LET US QUOTEYOURj PRINTING! 1 1 94 CADILLAC DEVILLE MOLDS MLS POWER M00NR00F. LEATHER. CD. HEATED SEATS. NEW POWER SEAT. 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ADD TAXES & PLATES ONLY J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 ’ � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-06-01.pdf 9e7e92e343165ae05b7d6a221c72edd3 PDF Text Text Grads hear about choices Townships to have ballot proposals See Story on Page 13 See Story on Page 3 The Hastings THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2000 VOLUME 147, NO. 22 PRICE 50* Officials seeking possible ways to aid Thornapple Manor by Rebecca Lukasiewicz Staff Writer Grants, millages and a county subsidy arc possibilities being discussed by Thor­ napple Manor administration and the Fam­ ily and Independence Agency Board to cope with a $710,737 loss the facility suffered in 1999 In a memo to the "Family and Friends of Thomapple Manor" from Jan Geiger, chairwoman of the Barry County Family Independency Beard (FIA). she wrote, “The managemcrof Thomapple Manor and the FIA Board have been discussing and explor­ ing many options to address our loss of revenue and decreased census. We are taking our responsibility very seriously and we would like to assure you that we will do all that is within our power to improve and turn around our current situation." The manor is looking into the possibil­ ity of hiring a grant writer "on a consulting basis to seek a long term care grant," Geiger wrote. “Total statewide appropria­ tion for the grants will be $10 million. Our focus of the grant will probably be to create an Alzheimer's unit at Thomapple Manor.” A formal announcement of the person hired to fill this position will be made "after a final agreement with [the candidate) is reached." State Police to get new boss June 25 by Shelly Swlser Staff Writer FJLl. Greg Krusinga of the Michigan State Police headquarters in Lansing has been named the new commander of the Hastings post, it was announced last week. Krusinga. who works in the department's human resources division, is tentatively scheduled to begin his new assignment in Hastings on June 25. Public Affairs Director Dave Ver- hougstraete said Krusinga is also an attor­ ney. has taught classes at Michigan State Police Recruit School and is a former commander of the Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET) drug interdiction unit. Krusinga. whose hometown is Kalama­ zoo, is a member of the 97th Recruit School, graduating May 11. 1982. "He’s always wanted to work in Hast­ ings," said Verhougstraete. "You're getting The state's recent settlement with to­ bacco companies is the source of funding for the grant Thomapple Manor tentatively intends to apply for. Former Slate Repre­ sentative Robert Bender of Middleville said the money from these settlements was split among the states. The Michigan Legisla­ ture is "putting $10 million toward ‘long term care innovations.'" such as the Alzheimer's program Thomapple Manor is proposing. Bender said that there will be a “breakdown of the $10 million into cate­ gories. A major portion would be applica­ ble to Thomapple Manor." The State Legislature has realized that situations such as with Thomapple Manor are becoming a common problem, accord­ ing to Bender. A long-term care work­ group. established within the Department of Community Health, is reviewing criteria for grant allocation, and “putting together specifics on how the gran* may be applied lor,’’ Bender said. ' Competition is a concern, he explained, because the money will be made available for anybody who fils the criteria. But he acknowledges that "chances would be good for (Thomapple Manor] getting some of the money." Geiger projected that Thomapple Manor will be “requesting county allocation at the end of 2000,” in her recent memo. The manor has been self-sufficient for ten years, which is not typical of a county-owned fa­ cility. All but 11 of the 36 such facilities in Michigan are subsidized by voter-ap- Prov'd funds CONTINUED, page 15 A solemn tribute... Hastings' annual Memorial Day observance Monday Included veterans, auxiliary members, police, public safety officials, political figures and scouting grouos. Here, a local Boy Scout and his scoutmaster pay tribute to fallen heroes after laying a wreath in Riverside Cemetery. For more photos of the annual observances, see inside today's edition of the Banner. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Local carpenter wins *32,000 in quiz show by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Well. Rob Pohl didn't win a million dol­ lars, but the Hastings carpenter did go home $32,000 richer after a stint on the night-time game show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" hosted by Regis Philbin. Pohl made it through a tough screening process to make it onto the show, which was taped in New York May 10, and then managed to make it into the "hot seat" by correctly placing lour Florida cities in order according to where they arc located in the stale, north to south. (The answer being Pensacola, Davtona Beach. Tampa Bay and Key West). The "hot seat" is located opposite Philbin, and is where contestants try to answer enough questions correctly to win $1 million. After answering several questions cor­ rectly, Pohl faltered on the $64,000 ques­ tion, "In Greek mythology, who killed Medusa?" (Medusa was a monster with snakes for hair and a gaze that turned any­ one to stone who looked at her.) Pohl's four choices for the answer were Perseus, Jason, Hercules and Odysseus. "I had it narrowed down to Perseus or Odysseus," he said, and then convinced himself that the answer was Odysseus. It was Perseus. accepted a brief stint in Detroit. He then moved on to the executive divi­ nated. Pohl had already used one of his life­ lines. He polled the audience as to which musical group sold a half-eaten piece of French toast on the Internet for $1,025. Fifty-five percent said *N Sync, so he went with the majority, and was correct. Thus he COULD have used one of his remaining lifelines for the Medusa ques­ sion in Lansing in 1987. In 1991. Krusinga joined the criminal investigation division in narcotics in East Lansing, where he worked until 1996 when he was transferred to the personnel divi­ sion. Krusinra holds a bachelor's degree in bi­ ology from Kalamazoo College and earned his law degree from the University of tion. Pohl's pastor, Mike Anton of Grace Lutheran Church, was standing by, waiting to help Pohl if he got stuck. But Pohl fig­ ured he would save Anton for "a bigger Michigan. He has held the ranks of trooper, sergeant, detective-sergeant, lieutenant, de­ tective-lieutenant and first lieutenant. Krusinga could not be reached for com­ ment just prior to press time Wednesday but Verhougstraete said he most likely will attend the 25th anniversary celebration of the Hastings Slate Police Post on Friday [Additional] (June 2) from 1 to 3 p.m. Krusinga replaces FVLl. Gary Newell, News Briefs who retired in April. Also at the Hastings State Police Post. Sgt Terry Klotz has been promoted to de­ tective-sergeant. replacing Lou Quinn who Cappear on page 2) retired in March. A replacement for Klotz as administra­ tive sergeant has not been named. Rob Pohl Pohl could have called for help with the question. Contestants have three opportuni­ ties to receive assistance, called "lifelines." They can poll the audience, phone a friend, and have two of the wrong answers elimi­ a really good guy." Krusinga's first post was in Erie where he worked from 1982 until 1986, when he A song for mothers... Hastings High graduates Josh Alderson. Katie Allerding. Jason Bailey, Katie Cook. Susan Hubbard. Lindsey Karas. Matt Schultz and Molly Woods (not in order) sang the song "The Perfect Fan." which paid tribute to mothers, during commencement activities at Hastings High School Friday evening. For mere on the event, see page 13. money question," he said. That was a mistake, he said. Anton knew the correct answer to the Medusa question. Oh well, Pohl said, in spite of the fact that he is still kicking himself for not call­ ing Anton, he is glad be al least made it past the $32,000 question. If contestants answer questions incorrectly for dollar amounts less than $32,000, Pohl said, they only win $1,000. But if they make it past $32,000. the least amount they win. in spite of incorrect answers, is $32,000. See WINNER, continued page 15 �P^2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 1.2000 Rebecca Lukasiewicz joins J-Ad as intern J-Ad Graphics has hired Rebecca Lukasiewicz, a senior from Olivet College and a resident of Hastings, as a newsroom intern for the summer. Lukasiewicz is the daughter of Joseph and Deborah Lukasiewicz. Snc attended St. Rose of Lima Elementary, Hastings Middle School and is a 1998 graduate of Barry County Christian School. At Olivet College. Lukasiewicz is pursu­ ing a degree in communications. Her cur­ rent cumulative grade point average is 3.87, among the highest at her school. She recently was honored with a nomina­ tion by the Academic Dean of the college to be an All-American Scholar. Lukasiewicz has been on the Olivet Col­ lege's Dean's List for four consecutive semesters, and has received an Academic Achievement Award. She recently became an alumni of the Alpha Lambda Epsilon Literary Society af­ ter serving as treasurer, secretary. Greek council representative and pledge chaplain. ”1 think this internship with J-Ad will be the capstone of my bachelor's degree stud­ ies." Lukasiewicz said. I’ll have the oppor­ tunity to apply the education I've gotten at Olivet while continuing to learn about writing styles and newspaper production." Lukasiewicz also will be taking her Graduate Records Examinations (GRE) this summer and begin applying to graduate programs throughout the country. She is currently taking classes in anthropology at Kellogg Community College's Fehsenfcld Center. After completing her internship with JAd Graphics, Lukasiewicz will leave for a study abroad at the National University of Ireland in Galway. While in Ireland, she plans to study literature. Lukasiewicz also will take a brief tour of continental Europe. She plans to return to Hastings in De­ AdtiiiioetaL.. News BRieFS: Members, friends picnic, exhibit set Rebecca Lukasiewicz cember as a college graduate. Lukasiewicz then will be married to James Cumalia of Roscommon, Mich., before leaving to pursue a doctoral degree in communication science. Lukasiewicz and her Gance plan to estab­ lish themselves in the Hastings area once they have completed their education. Strength training program planned A strength training presentation for people over 40 is planned for 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, in the Pennock Hospital Conference Center. Shelley Richey, Pennock Wellness Center manager, who will make the presentation, said, "Ignorance and inactivity are enemies of vitality. Strength and flexibility are reasonable goals for oeople of all ages. Exercise slows the aging process and provides beneflts such as muscle strength, flexibility, range of motion, balance, endurance and posture... all of which promote self sufficiency" Included in the presentation will be information on improving strength and flexibility. There is no charge for the program, but registration is requested by calling 948­ 3125. The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County will be host for its an­ nual "Members and Friends Picnic and Exhibit" from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. June 10. The free event is offered as the Arts Council's way to express appreciation for all its support. Refreshments will be served, including lemonade and homemade goodies. Free arts and crafts activities are planned for kids of all ages Entertainment will be provided by some of the Arts Council's scholarship winners. This year's scholarship winners will be recognized and awarded certificates during the events. Members and friends are invited Io exhibit their an during the event Call Don Williamwn al 795-9090. Community Picnic set In Lake Odessa State Road construction set for June 24 completion Rain last week slowed down work on State Road in Hastings, according to Tim Girrtrach, director of public services tor the city ol Hastings. But crew members are catching up and hope to be back on track soon. They have until June 24 to finish the project, which has involved completely reconstructing the road from Glenwood west to the city limits. Improvements include new storm lines, curb and gutter blacktop, and widening of the road from 28 to 36 feet. Music by the 126th Army Band of the Michigan Army National Guard will fill the air when the Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission hosts a com­ munity picnic at 6 pjn. Sunday. June 25. in the Lake Odessa Village Park. Families and individuals are being invited to bring a picnic lunch and lawn chairs. Based in Grand Rapids, The 126<h Army Band has been entertaining audi­ ences for more than 60 years. The 45ptece concert and marching band re­ cently won the Eisenhouwer Trophy to signify their selection as the "Superior Unit in the Michigan Army National Guant" Most of the band members art not professional musician* Their voda-' CENTER HURRY Register NOWfor Condensed Summer Session June 12, 2000 Icademic Credit Course Work Available Includes: • Liberal Arts • Computers • Business • Social Science . • General Education Coming Soon... Summer Enrichment Program for you VOYAGER TAG SHAZAM Schedules for “2000 Just For Kids” Program are begin distributed by your area school districts. If you don’t receive one please contact 948-9500 Drop in Today For More Information The KCC Fehsenfeld Center 2950 W. M-179 Hwy. Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 948-9500 www.kellogg.cc.mLus tions range from minister and teacher to nurse and housewife. Like all mem­ bers of the National Guard, they are "citizen-soldiers," following a tradition of service dating back to the "minute­ men" of Lexington and Concord. There is no admission charge for the Lake Odessa band performance and pic­ nic, but donations will be accepted. First Friday topic will be new center The next First Friday program at noon June 2 will feature a presentation on a proposed Community Center saving Barry County residents. The forum will be held at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, located on the coma of Green and Jefferson streets. Speakers will be Carl Schoessel, superintendent of the Hastings Area School System; Dave Storms, execu­ tive director of the YMCA of Barry County; and Tammy Pennington, ex­ ecutive director of the Barry County Commission on Aging. The presentation will include an ex­ planation of how the community cen­ ter project came into being and a dis­ cussion of the current status of project plans. A videotape will give people an idea of the types of facilities the pro­ ject's planners hope to include within the center. A question and answer pe­ riod will follow. The community center is a joint ef­ fort of the school district, the YMCA and the COA. Tentative plans for the facility include a swimming complex, woodworking shop and dining area for seniors, exercise and aerobic rooms, a teen center, a child development center, multi-purpose rooms that can be used for enrichment classes and other com­ munity functions, and a gymnasium. The facility will not affect current in­ home and community services and pro­ grams presently being offered by the YMCA and the COA. Plans are to build the structure on the Hastings High School campus. By being located on school grounds, stu­ dents will be able to use the facilities, the COA will be able to use the high school's kitchen to prepare meals it serves daily to Barry County seniors, and the YMCA can take advantage of the high school's Gelds and courts to offer outdoor activities adjacent to the center. A campaign committee made up of approximately 15 people has also been organized to bead up efforts to pass a bond issue to pay for the building. Current plans are to ask for an esti­ mated SI3 million at a special election Sept. 11. Arts Council wins grant for $7,000 The Thomapple An. Council of Barry County has received a boost for its Youth Theatre Program by receiv­ ing a $7,000 grant from the Rural Ans and Cultural Program, a pilot project of the Michigan Council for the Ans and Cultural Affairs. Thirty-nine counties in the stale have been identified ns eligible for dis­ tribution of funds for the under-served sreas. The goal of the Rural Ans and Culture Project is to strengthen and showcase the unique arts and culture of Michigan's ratal and remote commimitiex. Dune buggys set at Chartton Park Jim Whelpley of Nashvtlle will be host for the fifth annual Dune Buggy Show and Swap Meet nt Chariton Pnrtt Sunday. June 4. The show will ran from 9 am. Io 4 p.m., with awards at 2:30 pjn. Whelpley said the show win feature dragsters, Volkswagens, and dune bug­ gies. among other cars. Different this year he said, is that there will be first and second place trophies for different categories such as Baja, off road. Tub, Dragster, Street Buggy, Original aad Custom VW and Juniors. There also will be trophies for first place for best engine, best paint, pro­ moters choice, and Michigan Sport Buggy Association's choice. The cart will be judged by jteers at the show. There will be refreshments, aad a concession wagon at the grounds. There also will be donated door prizes, and an area to swap and buy and sell car pans. Whelpley said tta there will be buggies for sale at the show. Limited camping is available on June 3. The show costs $5 at the gate per person, under 12 free. For more infor­ mation or to register call (517) $52­ 9595. Dairy storytime for kids Is Friday To kick of'/ National Dairy month festivities, a special hands-on stcry. time wilftfe held ftott'9301^0 noon Friday, June 2, at the Hastinp Public Library for local preschoolers, their parents and caregivers. Dairy communicators for Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) from the Bany/Eaton Local will pre­ sent the activities, along with the li­ brary. Children will be greeted by "Monde" the cow and she will be available throughout the Storytime for bugs and handshakes. Age appropriate stones will be read inside the library. Many outdoor activities are planned on Church Street in front of the li­ brary. Dr. Al Eavey, a local veterinar­ ian, will talk to the children about "Safety with Animals." Dairy calves will be on hand for viewing and pel­ ting. The Big Red Milk Track from Carpenter Fanns will be available for the children to sit in. "Daisy," the large MMPA Holstein cow stnnse win also be there, and plans are for "Naughty Betsy" again to make an appcaraixx. This slt rytime will require addi­ tional space, which could affect avail­ able parting. Those attending the spe­ cial event are advised to come early to avoid parting problems. Story sessions will be held at 9:30 ajn., 10 and 10:30. Milk and goody bags will be distributed at II. Local State Police to honor 2 teens Two Hastings teen-agers will be recognized by the Hastings post of the Michigan State Police at 1 pjn. Fri­ day, June 2, for "making the connec­ tion." Adam Schantz and Heidi Schroeder will be presented with certiGcates of recognition from the Office of High­ way Safety Planning. They will be cited for wisely using their seat belts to prevent serious injury of death in a traffic accident The two teens were involved in a single-car crash April 8, when the 1998 Dodge Durango Schantz, was driving left the roadway after a rear tire blew out and the vehicle struck a tree head on. Trooper Greg Hubers said, "Without the use of airbags and safety belts, I have no doubt these two teen-agers would have perished in the crash. The impact was devastating." The recognition will coincide with the local post's 25th anniversary cele­ bration. The post is located at 1127 W. State St. Refreshments and displays will be provided. . �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 1,2000 - Page 3 Gary Newell, retired commander ol the Hastings post ot the Michigan State Police, was guest speaker. ' Photos by Perry Hardin Graves of veterans at Riverside Cemetery were decorated with American flags tor the special day. River, honoring those who have their lives at sea. A Boy Scout and his scoutmaster salute the Civil War marker, the oldest memorial to veterans in Barry County. Day observances at the cemetery. • • “ * :. ■ Members of the Lawrence J. Bauer post of the American Legkjn InHasSngs lead the procession into Riverside Cemetery. More on candidate filings for 2000: Townships have many ballot proposals There will be a number of ballot propos­ als for township voters to decide in the Aug. 8 primary across Barry County. Furthermore, there will be more town­ ship-level candidates than those listed last week in the Banner. The discrepancy was due to the Banner using a list from the Barry County Clerk's office that had not yet been finahzeJ The name of Robin McKenna inadver­ tently was omitted from the list of candi­ dates in Rutland Charter Township. An in­ cumbent. she is seeking the clerk's post as a Republican. The nam‘1 of Democratic Trustee candi­ date Wes Knollenberg was omitted from the list in Barry Township. Incumbent Trustee Mary L. Cook, a Republican, also was wrongly omitted from the candidates who filed in Yankee Springs Township. The entire slate of candidates in AssyJa Township was left out last week. Those who filed included Republicans Michael Boles and Clyde W Morgan for supervisor; Democrat Deborah S. Massimino for clerk; Republican Nianne A. Jarrard, treasurer; and Republicans Dale Allen Augustine and Kenneth R. Morgan and Democrat Etheleen G. Neubaum for the two open trustee seats. The following is a list, by township, of proposals that will appear on the primary election ballot. Those not listed do not have ballot issues to decide. • Baltimore Township — A five-year proposal for one mill to pay for dust con­ trol and maintenance. If passed, the millage would raise about $27,000 in the first year. • Barry Township — The renewal of two. two-mill levies, one for general police protection, the other for general fire protec­ tion. The first year of the levy, if passed, is expected to generate about $130,909 for each millage. • Carlton Township — A one-half mill levy for six years for operations of the Freeport District Library. If passed, it would raise $43.461 m the first year • Castleton Township — There will be three proposals, all renewals. One is a quar­ ter of a mill renewal for four years for am­ bulance service, easing $10,100 in the first year, another is inree-quarters of a mill for four years, raising about $30,000. for fire equipment; and the third is for a half mill, raising about $20,200 for four years, for operating the Putnam District Library • Hastings Charter Township — There will be one proposition, a 1.6-mill levy for 10 years for library services. The levy, if approved. wou’J generate about $77,700 in the first year. • Hope Township — Two, one-mill re­ newals, both for four years, for fire protec­ tion and cemetery maintenance and for road maintenance and road operating expenses. Both, if approved, would raise about $64,650 in the first year. • Irving Township — Two proposals, one a renewal for 1.5 mills for four years to fund fire protection; the other, for a half mill for six years to help fund Freeport District Library operations. The fire mil­ lige, if passed, would generate about $75,000 in revenue in the first year and the library millage would generate $43.461. • Maple Grove Township — A one-mill renewal for fire and ambulance department equipment and a one-half mill renewal for the Putnam District Library. Both are for four years. Tlie fire and ambulance millage would generate $25,000 in the first year. The library millage would generate SI2J00. • Orangeville Township — A renewal of 1.5 mills for five years for road construc­ tion. upgrading and maintenance. The levy is expected to generate about $108,000 in the first year. • Rutland Charter Township — A levy of 1.6 mills for 10 years for library ser­ vices. If approved, it would generate about $130,370 in the first year. • Thomapple Charter Township — A re­ newal of one mill, restoring a rollback from .81)8 mill, for three years for general fire protection services. The millage, if ap­ proved, would raise about $146,000 in the first year. • Woodland Township — A two-mill re­ newal for five years for fire, cemetery and township services. The levy would result in an estimated $83,226 in the first year • Yankee Springs Township — A twomill proposal for three years to raise money for fire equipment The estimated amount if the levy is approved is $264,000 in the first year. In addition, 24 Democrats and 21 Repub­ licans filed for precinct delegate and will at­ tend their respective party’s county conven­ tion in August. The Democrats who filed were Wendell R Stine of Bellevue. Assyria Township; C. Richard Bennett of Dowling. Baltimore Township; Richard C. Thomas of Hast­ ings, Hastings Township; Audrey E. Thomas of Hastings, Hastings Township; Juanita A. Slocum of Hastings, Hastings Township; John J. Loftus of Middleville, Irving Township; Ruth A. Pino of Nashville, Maple Grove Township; James Pino of Nashville. Maple Grove Town­ ship; Melvin D. Goebel of Delton, Or­ angeville Township; Alberta I. Goebel of Delton. Orangeville Township; Sandra Gates of Shelbyville, Orangeville Town­ ship; James E. Frazier of Hastings, Rut­ land Township; Meta M. Walters of Hast­ ings, Rutland Township; Marlin F. Wal­ ters of Hastings, Rutland Township; Robert M. Edwards of Hastings, Rutland Township; Blanche L. Munjoy of Hast­ ings, Rutland Township; Mary B. Frazier of Hastings, Rutland Township; Michael R. Slabbekoorn of Hastings, Rutland Township; Susan V. Reyff of Middleville, Thomapple Township; Richard L. Reyff of Middleville, Thomapple Township; and city of Hastings. Joseph Allan Williams. Ardith M. Baum, Carol Jones Dwyer and Robert E. Dwyer. Republican precinct delegate filings in­ cluded Christopher Martens of Hickory Comers, Barry Township; Donald Drewel of Freeport. Carlton Township; Barbara J. Drewel of Freeport. Carlton Township; Julie R. DeBoer of Hastings, Carlton Township. Debbie J. Bailey of Hastings. Hastings Township; Jason D. Bailey of Hastings. Hastings Township; Linda Tan­ ner of Delton. Hope Township; Ralph Tanner of Delton, Hope Township; Phillip A. Dunlop of Plainwell. Prairieville Township; Brian Reynolds of Hastings, Rutland Township; Robert V. Wenger of Middleville. Thomapple Township; Wayne L. Bishop of Middleville. Thomapple Township; James French of Middleville, Thornapple Township; Brian Geiger of Lake Odessa. Woodland Township; Terry Geiger of Lake Odessa, Woodland Town­ ship; Vicki Jerkatis of Middleville. Yankee Springs Township; David G. Stevens of Middleville. Yankee Springs Township; Michael J. Olinger of Wayland. Yankee Springs Township; Mark W. Englcrth of Wayland. Yankee Springs Township; and city of Hastings, Agnes M. Adrounie and Charles E. Collins Sr. Pictured (from left) are Lani Forbes of Barry County United Way, Marilyn Alberda of the American Cancer Society and Hastings Felpausch store director Bob O'Connell. United Way and the Cancer Society will benefit from a promotion being held by Felpausch. “Dash for Cash” will help United Way, Cancer Society Starting May 15, Felpausch Food Centers began a customer promotion called "Dash for Cash" that will include giving a portion of the proceeds to the American Cancer Society and United Way. The pro­ motion will run May 15 through Aug. 6. Customers can obtain a "Dash for Cash” punch card at any Felpausch Food Center. Each time a purchase of $5 or more is made, customers will receive punches on their cards. When a card is filled, the store director will scratch off the card to reveal the customer s winnings. Prizes range from $1 to $1,000 in cash, free groceries, $50 gift certificates to Sears, a weekend get­ away. and a Caribbean cruise. Customers who receive $1 can re-enter the sweepstakes by dropping their tickets into a collection bin for another drawing. For every $1 ticket collected in these bins. Felpausch will donate 50 cents apiece to the American Cancer Society and United Way in each community where Felpausch is located. "Felpausch is very excited about raising funds for these two very important organi­ zations," Vice President of Public Relations Roger Jones said. "The American Cancer Society. United Way. and the orga­ nizations which they support touch each and every one of us at some time in our lives." . r �Pa9* 4 _ The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 1.2000 LETTERS from our readers... Two people spread misinformation Reform of local CCW laws is organization’s goal To the editor: I am a resident of Barry County and the director of Ted Nugent United Sportsmen of America (TNUSA)for Barry. Allegan. Calhoun, Van Buren. Kalamazoo, Branch. Bemcn. Cass, and St. Joseph counties While it is our long-term goal to achieve Carrying a Concealed Weapon (CCW) reform for all counties in Michigan, we have decided to start with the above men­ tioned counties in southwest Michigan. With the support of many local, state, and national pro-hunting and second amend­ ment organizations. TN USA has decided to work toward reforming the way concealed weapons permits are issued in Barry Coun­ ty it is our firm belief that Barry County cit­ izens arc being denied their constitutional right to “keep and bear arms for the defense of themselves and the state." Presently, the Barry County Gun Board docs not issue CCW permits for the reason of personal and family defense tn fact, the gun board issues very few general CCW permits, turn­ ing most people d»»wn because they cannot demonstrate what the board believes to be adequate need When I picked up my own CCW applica­ tion, a government employee advised me. “Save your 50 dollars. We don't issue CCW permits in Barry County.” There seems to be one exception to this rule: retired police officers are given gener­ al permits with no questions asked, and arc not even required to appear before the board However, we believe that the right to keep and bear arms is a God-grvcn. inalienable right, which is incapable of being surren­ dered or transferred, regardless of any tem­ porary political power (e.g . the Barry County Gun Board). An inalienable right, by nature, transcends space and time It cannot be contained withm any human law. written or otherwise, because it was Get the NEWS FAST on the Internet! jadnews.com endowed to us by our Creator, who is Him­ self the embodiment of morality and all that is nght and good Furthermore, an inalienable right is one bestowed upon all people, not just one class of citizen such as retired police officers. This practice is elitist, and endangers the very foundations of liberty We arc all enti­ tled to equal protection under the law. We believe that demanding proof of ade­ quate need, a policy' which is intrinsically subjective and relative, is ludicrous and in violation of the very tenets and principles on which our country was founded. The 10 amendments that comprise the Bill of Rights were never intended by our founding fathers Io require “proof of adequate need ” Otherwise, we would be required to demon­ strate adequate need before practicing other constitutionally guaranteed rights, such as freedom of religion or freedom of speech One only has to read “The Federalist Papers" or the personal correspondence of people like Thomas Jefferson. George Washington and Alexander Hamilton in order to glean the true intent of the Bill of Rights Imagine the Hastings Banner being shut down by the government, because they could not demonstrate sufficient need to publish their news and editorials. Or imag­ ine a church being closed by the county because they can survive without worship­ ping God. The Bill of Rights was wntten to prevent an ever-intrusive government from encroaching on the personal rights of its cit­ izens. Ironically enough, the Bill of Rights was wntten to protect citizens from their own government The founding fathers knew human nature, and guaranteed us this protection against a corrupt, totalitarian government For this principle they shed their blood, fought ano died. We arc forever in their debt, and we thank them. However, the Barry County Gun Board may argue that they are merely protecting honest, law-abiding citizens from them­ selves and from one other, but this, too. is ludicrous and fundamentally flawed for the following reason: “An honest- law-abiding citizen docs not need protection from another honest, low-abiding citizen.: By definition, honest, law-abiding citizens do not commit crimes. However, wc do need protection from criminals because, by definition, criminals are those who arc dishonest and do not Write Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a tew conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • AH letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided tor verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous wifi not be published. • All letters are subject to editing tor style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials tor or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of ’cards of thanks’ will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heaVily. • ’Crossfire’ letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. abide by the law. Law enforcement agen­ cies. however well-intentioned, cannot and should not be everywhere, lest wc end up with a police state. The present Gun Board policy leaves responsible, law-abiding citizens to fend for themselves, pnmanly defenseless, like sheep without a shepherd, simply waiting passively for the wolves. But wc are no longer content to passively chew our ci’ds and wait for the wolves, hoping above hope that our wives and children do not become victims. Because of this, wc will use all legal and political means to persuade the Gun Board to begin issuing general CCW permits to honest, responsible and well-trained, law­ abiding citizens who wish to carry con­ cealed weapons for personal and family defense Wc petition the Gun Board to establish wntten guidelines and require­ ments. thereby making general CCW attainable for personal and family protec­ tion. In conclusion, let us say that while this transition may seem uncomfortable; it is a change that must occur if wc are to protect our families and friends. However, we pledge to make this transition as quick and painless as possible for all parties con­ cerned. We assure the Gun Board that our differences are purely philosophical, and that nothing personal is intended by our words or actions. Having said that, let me also assure the Gun Board that our first desire is to work with them as fellow citizens, countrymen and public servants to achieve these goals. Wc greatly look forward to working with them as wc endeavor to make Barry Coun­ ty a safer place to live for our families and friends. Skip Coryell, Director. SW of Michigan, Ted Nugent United Sportsmen of America. Hastings Library brings ideas to our lives To the editor: Can you imagine a world without books? Close your eyes. Can you imagine a world without a news­ paper^ Can you imagine a world without videos7 Can you imagine a world without inter­ net access? Now open your eyes. It is not a pretty pic­ ture is it? The new library will offer all of this information access, but the fact is this is part of civilization today. Through the new library, all of Barry County will be able to access any information at any time it is needed The new library will have a community room where classes can be given and every­ one can team to access information. Read­ ing improvement classes, computer literacy classes and individual one-on-one tutoring will be offered to interested citizens on Bar­ ry County. The new library will continue to give us the opportunity to take home a good bouK. to learn new ideas, or just relax and be tak­ en on a new adventure by a famous author in the comfort of your own home. Support the new library and enjoy the new ideas it will bring into your life every day imagine what a beautiful world it can be with a new library* filled with possibili­ ties and ideas! This is my dream. Connie Scmcrad, Barry County Literacy. Hastings To the editor: I am resigning as Hope Township Clerk lo move closer to family, but before leaving. I believe a warning is needed to our citi­ zens. For many years I have watched Barb Cichy give out false information about zon­ ing in Hope Township. She tried to blame her neighbors for setback problems when the truth was that her house was built only two feet from the side property line instead of the required 10 feet, and her garage was built too close to the back of the neighbor's house, making it necessary for the neighbor to build closer to the lake But this information Mrs. Cichy hid from the people, blaming Hope Township zoning boards and office personnel instead. Then the appeal that became necessary cost the township about $10,000 of taxpayers' mon­ ey Mrs. Cichy has done even greater dam­ age to the Southwest Barry County Sewer (SWBCSWA). The extra costs she has caused sewer customers will probably nev­ er be known However, when Rich Pierson was the SWBCSWA Manager, and Mrs. Cichy was taking many hours of his time, he was paid $40 an hour, which had to be billed to the sewer customers. The present manager, Don Row. says Mrs. Cichy has requested almost 11.000 pages of information, much of it from files of individual customers. Partially because of Mrs. Cichy. the SWBCSWA office lost a very capable office manager, Roslyn Pel lento. Mrs. Cichy has made it known that she intends to try to get rid of the present manager. This could put the SWBCSWA in a real bind since hei reputation makes it very unlikely that anyone else would take the job. The SWBCSWA could end up without a man­ ager. Her personal vendetta against the SWBCSWA has not gone unnoticed by oth­ er governmental agencies. Some people at the County and the State level have made comments to the effect that they think her goal is to make the SWBCSWA look bad. The adverse publicity could be hurting future sewer growth. Now Mrs. Cichy brags that she has peo­ ple running for township offices and coun­ ty commissioner, whom she apparently thinks she controls, and to whom she has supplied much misinformation One of them, John Hosier, is running for Hope Township Supervisor, but is rarely seen at township meetings of any kind and only a few SWBCSWA meetings. The incumbent is Patricia Albert, who also docs the assessing, attends all SWBCSWA meet­ ings and has been working hard to find grants to extend the sewer to parts of the township so as to make it less expensive for residents to hook up to the sewer. Will Mr. Hosier put in the numerous hours that Mrs. Albert docs for these extra duties? It doesn't seem possible since he didn't even have time to get signatures on his petition to be a candidate. Mrs. Cichy had to do that for him. Will Mr. Hosier be assessor, and if so, when will he learn how to do it? Or will he cause the township to have to hire an assessor at an enormously increased expense, since assessors with time to do another township are exceeding­ ly difficult to find? Mrs. Albert is paid $12,000 to do the assessing, but assessors hired from outside a township are generally getting $25,000 or more, yet put in very little time in the Town­ ship. making it difficult for citizens to get information they need. In my opinion. Mr. Hosiers candidacy is not a good thing for Hope Township. Mr Hosier has also helped spread misin­ formation about the SWBCSWA, leading people, especially some candidates for county commissioner, to erroneously think that the sewer docs not work. The treatment plant is operating well, but, like many hun­ dreds of other sewer plants in Michigan, it docs have some problems. The intervention in the SWBCSWA’s lawsuit against the sewer contractors by the Greater Wall Lake Association that was encouraged by Cichy and Hosier was unnecessary, accomplished nothing but delaying the installation of the boiler, increased the cost of the SWBC­ SWA’s lawsuit, and reportedly depleted much of the associations treasury. Voters in Barry, Hope, Prairieville, and Rutland Townships need lo be very careful when they vole in August and November so that they arc not supporting candidates who arc working against the best interests of the people or who have been given misinforma­ tion that could lead them to bad decisions. Sylvia Forster. Hastings What does China trade do W farmers? To the editor: Now that Congress has basically made Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) with China a done deal, what will it really mean for agriculture? Time will tell if the promised export boom for agriculture will really occur. Farmers should have reservations. Exports have long been touted as the answer to low farm prices and income. This has not been the case for the most part, as profits arc siphoned off by the traders with little trickling down to the producer. Given farm bill induced overproduction, why should farmers expect a modest increase of exports to China to generate any substantial price increase? China will not be wedded exclusively to trade with the U.S. China will buy agricul­ tural commodities where she can get the best deal. If this is the European union. Canada. Australia or wherever. That's where China will buy. regardless of PNTR. While the USDA predicts an increase of $2 billion in exports in China and Michigan Farm Bureau suggests it could be $3 bil­ lion, this of course begs the fact that China wants food security within its own borders. A recent story quoted the U.S. grains coun­ cil of conceding that China's com bins arc overflowing and won’t be a major com buy­ er from the U.S. for at least two years. This should not be presumed to mean China will curtail com production in order to import com from the U.S. in two years. China will look out for China and this trade agreement must be closely monitored. It must be monitored for compliance of agreed to tariff reductions, tariff rate quota reductions and elimination of -xport subsi­ dies. Currency devaluation must not allow major surges of imports from China or reduced imports to China. There is no compelling reason to believe that U.S. farmers will fare better under PNTR with China than with any of the oth­ er so-called free trade agreements wc'vc entered into. Farmers Union has advocated with PNTR as with other trade agreements that farmers should be included as beneficiaries of the Track: Adjustment Assistance Act. As labor is eligible for support when jobs are impacted by trade agreements, farmers should also be provided assistance when commodity prices arc adversely affected by trade. Carl Mcllvain, president. Michigan Farmers Union, Hastings IkiS Week's Suestion.. HastingsBaNNER PUBLIC OPINION: Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Sports too expensive? A recent Sports Illustrated feature article contends that professional sporting events, running at from $135 to $300 per game, are becoming unaffordable for most families. Do you agree and what should be done about it? Published by Hastmg• Unmr. Inc. A C>r*on of J-Ad Gmpho me 1351 N M-43 Highway Hastmgs Ml 490580602 (616) 945-9554 John J*co*» Rr**M*nt Joyc* Ryan Tfaawer Fr*d*nc Jacob* Vice Pr*od*Fit Stephan Jacoba Sactetary • NEWSROOM • David T Ybung fEdox; Elaine GSbert (Auunant EtMort Sheay Su»oer Helen Mudry Patncia Johns Mary McDonough James Jensen Shawna Hubbartr Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • William Bouwer, Hastings: Emily Porter, Middleville: Paul Murphy, Richland: Mary Martin, Hastings: Hank Purdey, Hastings: Diana Oberlander, Caledonia: "The prices arc out of my range Wc should boycott the major league teams and support the minor league (cams" "I don't know what can be done about it. Don't buy the tickets." "I think the prices are ridiculous. Why should some spend over $100 to see a game you can watch on TV for free?." "I agree that it’s outrageous. Pay the players less money." C^asAaa *os accepted Monday mrough 8 a «> to 5 30 p f Scon Owner jerry Johnson Saturday 8 30 a »n Noon Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year m Barry County $27 per year .n ad. _ mtng coumm S29 30 per yea’ elsewhere POSTMASTER Send add'ess change* to PO Bom B Hastings Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid ai Hastings Ml 49058 "I think it's quite expensive "Sports events arc too because nowadays younger expensive for families to go adults can't afford it." to together. If they were less expensive. 1 think more families would go." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 1, 2000z_Paga5 it a Alies Financial FOCU Furnished 89...MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Cdurard Jones and Co. [ ^"'"""Marvin^JHollars Daisy Arlene Kesler WOODLAND - Agatha O. Sawdy, age 95, of Woodland, passed away early Friday morning, May 26, 2000, at Heartland Health Care Center. She was bom on December 26, 1904 in Woodland Township, to Willie and Eva Smith. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1924. Agatha was married to Clifton Sawdy for over 65 years, and he preceded her in death in 1990. She was also preceded in death by her daughter. Betty J. Brock; her grandsons, Donald N. Williams, Jr., Clifford A. Sawdy. and Terry Lloyd, her sister, Letha Plants; and her daughter-in-law, Armada Sawdy. Mrs. Sawdy is survived by her son, Carl E. Sawdy of Sunfield; her grandchildren, Lawanda (James) Dickinson, Donna Creels, and Linda Stockdale; 18 great grandchildren; 20 great great grandchildren; her sister, Vonda McClelland of Woodland; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, May 30, 2000 at Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Bible Church or Heartland Health Care Center. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Dennis Lee Richardson LAKE ODESSA - After a long, courageous batik with cancer, Dennis Lee Richardson, age 46, of Lake Odessa, went to be with his Lord on Monday, May 22, 2000. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1971. He attended Western Michigan University and graduated in 1975. Denny began teaching sixth grade at Lakewood in 1980. While teaching in the elementary school, he continued his graduate work at Grand Valley and Michigan State a.-sd received his master's degree from Michigan State University in 1988 He was named Principal of Lake Odessa Junior High School in 1991. When the Lake Odessa and Woodland Junior High Schools merged, he was named Principal at Woodland. Denny's love of people and children was not only evident with his own family, but also with those he worked with in his community as Principal of West Elementary School. He showed his enthusiasm and love of sports as he coached his sons in Little League Baseball, served as President and Board member of Lake Odessa Little League, coached Junior Varsity and Varsity baseball at Lakewood, and worked with various other youth programs. He worshipped with his family at Lake Odessa Christian Reformed Church. He loved his Lord, and it was his desire to be a witness for Him. Denny is survived by his wife of 20 years, Annette (Smith); his sons. Matthew (12). Jordan (10). and Micah (7-1/2); his parents, Vernon and Pearl Richardson of Clarksville; his sisters, Georgia (Al) Sharp of Portland. Karen (Mark) Massie of Clarksville. Sharon (George) Sanders and Brenda (Adell) Hart of Grand Rapids; his mother and father-in-law, Tom and Dorene Smith of Clarksville; and his brothers-in­ law. Rich (Molly) Smith and Mike (Becky) Smith of Hastings; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral Services for Denny were held on Friday. May 26, 2000 at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made io the Education Fund established for his HASTINGS - Mr. Marvin C. Hollars, age 87, of Hastings, passed away Monday, May 29, 2000 at Tendercare of Hastings. He was bom on July 25. 1912 in Toulon, Illinois, the son of Grover and Lou Emma (Bingham) Hollars. Mr. Hollars was raised in the Toulon. Illinois area and attended schools there, graduating in 1933 from Toulon High School where he participated in sports establishing numerous records. He was a United States Army veteran of World War IL. highly decorated receiving two bronze stars holding the rank Staff Sergeant. Mr. Hollars employment included: Hoover Ball and Bearing Company in Charlotte, retiring from there in 1977, the former Metal Tile Company in Hastings and Michigan Canon Company in Battle Creek He was preceded in death by his parents; former wife, Doris (Hoffman) Hollars on November 13. 1989; brother, Lloyd Hollars; sister, Lucille Wilkinson. Mr. Hollars is survived by a son, Marvin (Monica) Hollars of Hastings; a daughter, Marlene Billings of Kewanee, Illinois; three step-sons. Laurence (Bernice) Castelein of Hastings, Nial Castelein of Hastings and Darrell (Deb) Castelein of Hastings; several grandchildren; sister, Geneva Bass of Henry, Illinois. Graveside Services for Mr. Hollars will be held on Thursday, June I, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at Rutland Township Cemetery with Reverend Gary Newton officiating. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery in Barry County with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Homer A. DeWeerd MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Homer A. DeWeerd. agtf 82, of Middleville, passed away Sunday. May 28. 2000 at Tendercare in Hastings. He was bom on December 10, 1917 in Byron Center, the son of John and Carrie (Hickox) DeWeerd. Homer was raised in Byron Center and attended Byron Center Schools, graduating in 1935. He married Rosalie M. Bock on September 20, 1976. Homer was a self employed prominent businessman who owned the Middleville Motors and Dee's Standard over 30 years, retiring in the late 1990‘s. , He served in »he United States Navy Seabees in World War II from 1942 to 1946. Homer was a member of the Middleville V.F.W. Post 7548. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, and family get togethers. He is survived by his wife, Rosalie M. DeWeerd; one son, Terry (Diane) DeWeerd of Albion; daughters, Carolyn (Cal) Kerkela of St. Petersburg. Florida, Tina Horwath of Middleville. Eddy Sue (Don) Thomas of Middleville and Connie (Rod) Buxton of Middleville; 12 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; two sisters. Lillian Lovell of Fremont and Elvira Blough of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Homer were held Wednesday morning. May 3), 2000 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Lee Zachman officiated. Interment was at Rutland Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Parkinson Foundation Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. children. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Inc. WOODLAND - Mrs. Daisy Arlene Kesler, age 56. of Woodland, passed away Saturday, May 27. 2000 at Battle Creek Health System. She was bom on June 17, 1943 in Midland, the daughter of Melvin R. and Dorothy S. (Barkley) Gardner. Daisy and her family moved to Nashville in 1948 and she graduated from Maple Valley High School and Wright Beauty Academy in Battle Creek. She married Paul C. Kesler on July 25. 1963 in Lake Odessa. Daisy enjoyed reading, time spent with family, her grandchildren, and her flower garden. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother; and a nephew, Melvin J. Gardner IT. Daisy is survived by her husband. Paul C. Kesler; sons. Paul C. Kesler Jr. and friend. Julie Lindsey of Lake Odessa and Robert A. Kesler of Detroit; daughter, Cindy (Robert) Morris of Ionia; seven grandchildren; brother, Melvin J. Gardner of Charlotte; sister. Nellie (John) Allerding of Freeport. Funeral Services for Daisy were held on Wednesday. May 31, 200c at the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Reverend Carl Litchfield officiated. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia Fund. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. June Colburn MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. June Colburn, age 76, of Middleville, passed away Monday, May 29, 2000 al Spectrum Health-East Campus in Grand Rapids. She was bom on July 29. 1923 in Irving Township, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy McNee. June was raised in the Middleville area and attended Thomapple Kellogg .School. She married Howard R. Colburn on February 10, 1941 and resided in Middleville. June was a member of Busy Bee Club. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husltand. Howard R. Colburn; her parents. Guy and Wretha McNee; and brother, Clarence McNee. June is survived by two daughters, Barbara (Jerry) Elkins of Middleville and Patty Steffen of Middleville; five g.andchildren; 11 great grandchildren; one sister. Fern (Charles) Poland of Middleville; several nieces and nephews A Memorial Service for June will be held on Saturday morning, June 3, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at the Parmelee United Methodist Church with Reverend Stanley Finkbeiner and Reverend Lee Zachman officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. Stocks have a place in retirement accounts If you have a Roth IRA, a traditional IRA, an employer-sponsored retirement plan or some other tax-deferred retirement vehicle, the chances are pretty good that you’re funding your plan either partially or entirely with mutual funds. Mutual funds are good choices, because they offer diver­ sification and professional management. But if your retirement account is made up solely of mutual funds, then you may be missing out on another good funding vehi­ cle — individual stocks. You may already be buying stocks for your everyday investment account. How do you know which of these stocks might be good candidates for your retirement plan? In general, you may want to put those stocks that pay higher dividends in your retirement account. If you kept these stocks in your regular trading account, the divi­ dends would incur taxes at your regular income tax rate, which could be as high as 39.6 percent. But if you put these stocks in your retirement account, the dividends will be allowed to compound on a tax-deferred basis. Furthermore, stocks that pay higher divi­ dends tend to be well-established compa­ nies with proven track records and solid long-term growth potential. Clearly, these are the traits you want in the investments that make up your retirement account Conversely, you may want to keep small­ capitalization and aggressive growth stocks tn your regular account. Many of these stocks pay little or no dividends, so you won't pay taxes on your shares until you sell them. Even then, you’ll just be paying cap­ ital gams taxes, which are currently capped — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mfg. IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 35-3® 44-1/4 79-1/4 22-1® 49-1® 56-1® 106-11/16 83-1® 19-5716 17-374 49-1/16 71-7® 9 110-157T6 17-9/16 88-15/16 +3/4 +6-7/16 +1-1/2 -3® +1® +7/16 -8-1® +1® -1® +13116 -2-5716 -2-3/4 -1® +3-9/16 -1® +1-15/16 Kmart 7-5/8 -5/16 Kellogg's Company McDonald's Sears Simpson Industries Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pharmacia & Upjohn Wal-Mart Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 30-7® 36-9/16 36-5/16 8 13-7® 4-3/16 26-1® 50-1® 53-3® $273.20 $4.94 10.527.13 821M +7/16 -2-9/16 -1-5® -1-5® +1 -1/16 +1-1® -3 -3-13716 -$1.05 $.06 +10468 -48M SAVE ON YOUR AUTO & HOME INSURANCE... If you have your personal auto and homeowners unsurorce wtlh us, both policies will cost you less Exc/us/ve/y for Michigan drivers and homeowners from Farm Bureau Insurance. Cail now. 4 Larry Neil, CLU, CHFC Making Your Future More Predctibie HaMiMA. Ml 4WSS Phone: 945-3443 3Xyren Funeral Home. inc. ... on your graduation from HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! 1401 N. Broadway at Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 945-2471 FAMILY SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. If you are an individual with good communication skills, are mature, neat, articulate, can dress professionally and have an interest in assisting families document their future Kim Straley funeral needs along with funding options, please respond with a letter of interest and/or rcsumd to: 1-800-237-2379 Wren Funeral Home. Inc. David C. Wren. President 1401 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 Kun s photo was otnmed from the graduating class photo ad that appeared tn the May 2Sasue of the tory Sanner J45 2TOC at 20 percent — only about half the top income tax rate. There’s another reason you might want to keep the small-capitalization and aggres­ sive growth stocks out of your retiremeat account: volatility. These types of stocks are often susceptible to large price swings caused by market downturns. Over the long term, these periods of volatility do tend to smooth out, but when you’re close to retire­ ment, you don’t want to take the chances of hitting a “down” cycle. On the other hand, you don’t want all the stocks in your retirement account to look exactly alike. Diversification is just as important in a retirement account as any­ where else, so you’ll want to spread your dollars among stocks in a variety of differ­ ent industries. No matter how you choose to invest your dollars once they are in your retirement account — in stocks, mutual funds or a combination of the two — try to put away as much as you can afford, or as much as is allowed in your particular plan. Remember that your contributions are all tax-dejmd which means that your money win grow much faster than if it were placed in simi­ lar-yielding investments in a taxable account And when it comes to saving for retire* ment, the faster your money grows, the bel­ ter. Community Center means opportunity To the editor: About six years ago, while talking with a friend, we developed an idea for building a teen center in Hastings. Our feeling was that our teens, except for school activities, really didn’t have a place they could gather. Then, in April 1998, the idea expanded to encompass a YMCA building with a pool, gym, teen center, meeting rooms, exercise and weight train­ ing rooms, and day care. A meeting was called at the hospital, and a presentation was made to several interested citizens who might be able to help with fund-raising. The idea was well accepted and felt to be over­ due to provide this county and community with a much needed resource for enrich­ ment. Also, one of the questions often asked by visiting families was “Do you have a YMCA/Community Center for my family?" Many people, be they physicians, clergy, business people, or other employees, who train to get further education in other cities, or even other states, now expect a progres­ sive community to provide these amenities. Over the next year, several other develop­ ments occurred within other public service institutions that led to an even more far reaching vision. Could we form a coalition that would >llow all the needs of the coun­ ty-wide service organizations to be met? After much discussion with various plan­ ners of other large projects in the communi­ ty, a steering committee meeting for a Bar­ ry County Community Center was orga­ nized. The coalition now included the YMCA, COA. Hastings Area Schools, and the community at large. Through the coop­ erative effort of these four groups, a more economic plan for building a facility that would fulfill all of the needs for programs and activities could be achieved. Meetings were held to discuss office space, parking, scheduling, finances, pro­ grams, meeting rooms, swimming pools, gymnasium, day care, kitchen use for meals-on-wheels, and many other details. The vision was taking shape and form and becoming reality! Now presentation to our county and community begins! I was chosen to be the chairman of the campaign committee. With my strong con­ viction that this facility is an important step for our community to progress and grow, and because I now have more time to devote to community projects, I gladly accepted. I’m writing this letter now to give you some of the history and planning of the Community Center and to open the chan­ nels of communication and information. 1 expect our Community Center to open to all ages new opportunities for recreation, edu­ cation, leisure, and enrichment programs and to mark our community as one of the more progressive counties in Michigan. Indeed, this will be the Barry County Community Center - The Center of Oppor­ tunity! Jim Atkinson. M.D. Campaign Chairman, Citizens for Greater Opportunity in Barry County �P«9* 6 - Th* Haatnga Banrw - ThuraOay. Jun* I 2000 great granddaughter. Olivia Curtis; nine Morris L Curtis HASTINGS - Mr. Morris L. Curtis, age 75. of Hastings, passed away Monday, May 29. 2000 st Tendercare of Hastings He was bom on April 16. 1925 in Hastings, the son of William and Dolly (Kester) Curtis Mr. Curtis was raised in the Freeport and Hastings area and attended Freeport. Algonquin and Hastings schools. He married Anita E Brisbin on February IX 1949 Mr. Curtis lived all his married life in the Hastings area and al his present addres. for the past 40 years His employment included: Bradford White Corporation in Middleville for over 20 yean, retiring from there in 1979 Previous employment included the old Royal Coach Company in Hastings and Hastings Manufacturing Company. Mr. Curtis was a member of Hastings Loyal Order of Moose Lodge (628. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters. Mr. Curtis is survived by hit wife. Anita; Five sons. David Curtis of Alabama. George Curtis of Hastings. Marti (Kathy) Curtis of Hastinp. Gordon (Denise) Curtis of Hastings and Morris Curtis. Jr., of Coals Grove; two daughters. Pamela Juzix of California and Nancy (Derwin) Medeiros of Hastings; 14 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; five sisters. Virginia VanKuiken of Lake Odessa, Betty Root of Nashville. Wilda Todd of Hastings. Joyce Curtis of Hastings and Peggy Schroeder of Hastinp; and three brothers. Bill Curtis of Hastinp. Orville Curtis of Battle Creek and Henry Curtis of Clarksville. Respecting his wishes, there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastinp. ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HXAIANTV1KW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 L«xy Road. Dowhnf. Ml 4W5O PaUor. Steve Mmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9:30 am . Sunday School 11 00 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p m. Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 30 p m HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand St.. Hastings, Pastor David Burgett. 948-M90 or 94g2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 p m., Thursday Bible Study 7pm If in­ terested tn a free Home Bible Study, ptease call for mote dataila. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHVRCH •05 S tefferwe Father I hariet Fincher, Paitor Saturday Mavs 4 30 pm. Sunday Maun K 30 a.m and 11 «0 a m . Confession Saturday 3 MM 15 pm CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creeh Rd . I mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-3543 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship 11 DO am Evening Service at 6 (X) pm. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO 1674 Weal Stale Road. Hastings. Mich W Clayton Gamion. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am . classes far all ages Morning Worship 10:45 am Nuraery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service. 6 00 p m Wednesday activities 7 00 pjn arc Rainbows or JJ Bible Qua (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). KMt Club or Junior Bibte quiz (ages M2). Youth Mmtstnes or Taro Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age hmm COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHU RCH 927$ S Bedford Rd . Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721407? Service Times 9 45 ajn. Traditional. 10:15 ajn. Sun­ day School, II 15am. Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Jun or church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7.30 p m. For more information call the church office WELCOME CORNERS UNITED MsTHOOIST CHURCH 3115 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49055 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phorie 367-40,1 Worship Ser vices Sunday. 11 00 a m ; Stmdky School. 10 a m far all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Ftmaerfy rhe Htmtft Grace Srdtrrrn CharrhJ. 600 Powell Rd.. I mtte cast of Hastings Rm Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday Services *45am Bible Classes - far all ages. 1040 a.m - Morning Worship, 6 00 p m Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7:30 p m Prayer and Bible Study Sharing Your Faith - "You Are Wei coming" Church Phone. 948­ 2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member CWi of rhe HtortdGmmwmm 315 W Center St (comer of S Broad­ way and W Center). Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Rev Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr F William Voctbcrg. Director •T Maae. Sunday Worship Ser­ vices - 8 am and 10 ajn. Sunday School - 10 ajn The Episcopal Church Welcomes You Ascension Dev CdcbrUiOfi- Thursday. June let. ftjt'uck at 6 p.m. The Service will begin nt 7 p.m. which will in­ clude the celebration of the min­ istry ofour Director of Music. Mr F. William Vbetberg The nursery will be available from 6-8 p m ftweoat Sunday- hre 11 - Ser­ vices at 8 a m and 10 a m. A pic­ nic wiU foltow the 10 ajn service Wear something red? Tnmtv Saw­ School dates have been set for Mondav-Thursdav. Aug 7-10 from 64 pm QUIMBY U NITED METHCDIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worahrp 11 ajn . PO Bos 63. Hastings, Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 am Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m evening Service; Wednesday 7 00pm Services for Adults. Teens and Children THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A. Ar­ nett, Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8 30a.ni. 9JS am aad 11 JO am Tuesday prayer and share lime 9 30 an. Wednesday etcung ser­ vice 6.30 p.m Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m also. Nurs­ ery available for all sen ices Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M 79. Larry Hub ley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thun 9 a m. to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9 30 a m Sunday School. ID45 a m Morning Worship. Sun 5-7 p m Youth Fellowship (Or 6-12). Sun evening service as announced in weekly bulletin 6 p.m ; Wed 6­ 8 p m Wamors (Gr K-5th). (Serv­ ing evening meal to Wamon at 6 pm). Wed 7 pm. - Prayer Mtg. (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser .ices - 9:30 a.m Morning Prayer, 11:00 a.m Holy Communion Evening Prayer 6:00 p.m For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T HuMwick 948-9604 Rev Deacon David S Mohrhardt 517 427-9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for alt services Affiliated with the In­ dependent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlaw n. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Cmc, Senior Pastor; Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr - Aduh Mmistnes 9 30 a m Sunday School for all ages, 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 6 00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7DO n.m Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6.30 p.m. Awana. Sr. and Jr High Ybuth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 9484004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bibk Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time before the service Nuraery. children^ ministry, youth group, adult small grout ministry, leadership trammg This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadway Hauling’ BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescnpiions" 1 IS S Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd Hastings. Michigan WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9.30 am . Church Service 10 30 a m.. Wednesday 6 00 pm Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High barmy county CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Claeses 10 am . Worship Ham. Evening Services 6pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m Peter BWii—an. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Caurae ST. CYRIL S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashvilte Father Charics Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Boltwood SU Rev Darnel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev Donald Brail, Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - *45 a m Sunday School. 10:45 a m. Morning Worship; 5.30 pm KidY quizzing, 600 pm. Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6:30 p.m.. Kid's Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teem Sing and Share group aad Bibte study Wednesday. 9 00 a.m.. Senior Aduh Btbte Study and roung aduh Bible a»d» M>k Study mJ Prayer m Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St . Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616) 9454414 Sunday. June 4 8 A 1000 a m Worth!p (Summer Hours), No Sunday School. 3 DO p.m.. Piano Recital. Thursday, June I - 7-00 . Lnurgy Reh Fnday. June 2 - 6 30 pjn.. Israel Meet SaawWy. June3-930ajn. Catech 4; 100 NA Monday. June 5-6 »pan. Softball Game. 7 00. BoG Thcnday. June 6 - 700 p m. Wonhip Planning. 7 30 Over­ eaten Anon Wednesday. June 7 6:00 pjn.. Sarah Circle Dinner. Out. 7:00. Worship HASTINGS FIRST ( NITED METHODtST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W. Coe, Pastor Lisa Stevens, Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church ghOBc (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all Item- Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10-30 ajn. Office hours are Mon­ day through Thursday from 9 00 ajn to 12 DO p m and 100 to 4 00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12 00 pjn during the summer Summer Seh—te Starts Jura 4. 9)0 ajn - Worship. Jr Church. 10 30 a m. - Coffee. 10 30 a.m. Radio Broadcast SUMMER MUSIC CAMP STARTS JUNE 19. If you have a youngster that H interested, ptaaae fUl out a form or call (616) 945-9574 FIRST PRESBYTER! AN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G. Kent Kriter. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Asiociatc Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director. Noahs Ark PrcSchool Thursday. June I • 6:45 p m Praise Team rehearsal Friday, June 2 - 6 00 p.m. Menden dinner and Program, “Learning some­ thing interesting about Barry County" S—ay. June 4 . g 15 a m New members meet with the Elders; 9-00 a.m. Traditional Wor­ ship Service - Sew Members are received. 9.20 am. ChtldreaY Worship. IODO am "Coffee Hour" in the Dining Room. 10 10 am Sunday School Assembly m StarprMaH, 10:15 am Sunday School far all ages. 11 JO am Contemporary Worship Service. 1150 am ChildrenY Worship The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11 20 Ser­ vice is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nuncry a provided during both ser.tces 440 p.m Confirmation Class meets with the Elden; 5:30 p m Confirmation Class Dessert and Program Tuesday, June 6 - 6 30 Drama Mtniwy Wednesday. June 7 - 9DO a m MarthaMary Circle. 12 0u noon Circle M at Dorothy Pottema's. 6 00 p m Ruth Circle meets at Hidden Vfellcy Apart­ ments, 7 00 p.m Chancel Choir rehearsal AREA OBITUARIES * is Robert Edmund Nelson NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA - Mr. Robert Edmund Nelton. age 71. of New Bern. North Carolina, passed away Friday, May 12. 2000, in his sleep at his home. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of New Bern. North Carolina. May 6. 1951. Bob and Norma Grace Sherman were united in marriage al the Fir*! Presbyterian Church in Hastings, she survives. Also surviving are one daughter. Sara Ann Nelson and husband. David Levi of Durham, North Carolina, and one son. James Robert Nelson and wife, Jill of Durham. North Carolina. He worked for forty years for Abbey Ema Machine Company in Perrysburg. Ohio as a sales engineer, traveling John Marion Heuss worldwide He was a member of Fairfield Golf and Country Club. Men's Bridge Club, Men's Luncheon Club and did volunteer work for HASTINGS - Mr. John Marion Heuss, age 27, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly Saturday. May 27. 2000 at his residence. He was bom on October 22. 1972 in Grand Rapids, the son of John H. and the community We thank him for tris unconditional love and wonderful memories that we will forever hold dear in our hearts. Memorial services will be June 11, 2000, at 4:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings Memorial services will be June 17, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in New Bem. North Carolina, with Dr. H. Dana Fearon III officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fairfield Harbour Fire and Rescue Squad. 902 Coral Reef Dr., New Bcm. North Carolina 28560, or a charity of one's choice. Margaret “Margy" Jean Wilson JOHNSTON TOWNSHIP - Mrs. Margaret 'Margy* Jean (Amen) Wilson, age 76, of Johnston Township, passed away Wednesday. May 24, 2000 at her home. She was bom on July 27, 1923 in Springfield Placn. Michigan (now known as Springfield), the daughter of Edward H. Arnett and Maty (Hardgrove) Arnett. Mrs. Wilson graduated from Battle Creek High School in 1942 She married Arthur E Wilson of Battle Creek on May 24. 1942 in Battle Cr*k. Mrs. Wilson and her husband. Arthur, moved from their Upton Avenue address in Springfield to Barry County in 1981. She owned and operated Wilson's Upholstery for 34 yean and retired in 1992. Mrs. Wilson began working with upholstery by taking an adult education class and buying a chair for SI.00 in turn, the education class turned into a career. She eventually taught upholstery classes. During World War D she worked at Fen Custer, for one year she worked at the Battle Creek Enquirer in cleaning and maintenance. She had wotted for 30 yean with the City of Springfield for all the elections. She was a member of Women's League of Battle Creek, she volunteered for the Michigan State University Biological Station, helped as a Blue Bird Mother and aide with Campfire Gids, dm was a 4-H Luck Star Mother, and tke was a member of the Battle Creek High School Alumni Club. Mrs. Wilson enjoyed collecting through the Hallmark Club, Barbie Club. Boyd's Bean. Disrey chancten, antiques and her grandfather's patents. She also enjoyed ttaveling. obtaining family genealogy information and facts, going to auctions and garage sales and gardening around her home. She and her husband, Arthur attended the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her parents. Edward H. Arnett in 1964 and Mary (Hardgrove) Arnett in 1972; and a brother. Charles Arnett. She is survived by her husband of exactly 58 years. Arthur E. Wilson of Battle Creek; a son. Donald E Wilson and wife. Melody of Beaverton; daughter. Carolyn S. Heffernan and husband. Bill of Battle Creek; daughter. Barbara J. Freeland and husband. Dennis of Delton; daughter, Annette M. Eckert and husband, Russ of Prescott Valley. Arizona; 10 grandchildren; one great granddaughter; sister, Emma Osborn of Angola. Indiana; and sister. Clara Severance of Cody. Wyoming. Funeral Services for Mrs. Wilson were held on Tuesday. May 30, 2000 at the Bachman Funeral Chapel in Battle Creek. Pastor Dennis K. Siddall of Faith United Methodist Church in Delton officiated. Interment was al Dowling Cemetery in Dowling. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Good Samaritan Hospice Care thru LifeSpan. Arrangements were made by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service of Battle Creek. Louise I. (Becker) Heuss. John attended St. Rose School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1992. He attended Kellogg Community College and Brown & Sharpe Technical Institute. His employment included. Hastings Hexfab. and for the past six years, E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings. John married Stacy L. Smith on June 25. 1993. He waa an avid outdoorsman. enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf and bowling. John was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Heuss in March of 2000; his grandmother, Gertrude Becker on April 24, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Stacy Lynn Heuaa of Hastings; sons. Jeffrey John Heuss (6), and Matthew John Heuss (2); daughter. Nicole Lynn Heuss (4); mother. Louise Aldrich of Hastings; father, John Henry Heuss of Big Rapids; brothers, Dave Aldrich of Nashville. Richard Aldnch of North Carolina. Jerry (Vai) Aldrich. Ro»er4Missy) Aldrich, Jo^AHridk.Ui Bf Big Rapids; sisters, Teresa Aldridi bi Grand Rapids. Mary (Denny) Wood of Battle Creek. Kathy (Phil) Frank of Big Rapids. Cecilia Heuss of Big Rapids. Teresa (Dennis) Corbin of Big Rapids. Doni Hettss of Big Rapids. Michelle (John) Acton of Battle Creek and Cannel Gardner of Big Rapids; mother and father­ in-law, Timothy and Leslie Worm of Hastings; 20 nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for John were held on Wednesday. May 31. 2000 at St. Rose of Lima Catfolic Church in Hastings. Father Charles H. Fischer officiated. Burial was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions can be made lo the family. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings ' Jennifer Susanne Rase IRVINE, CALIFORNIA - Jennifer Susanne Rase, age 23. of Irvine, California and formerly of Portage, went to bn with her Lord Wednesday. May 24, 2000 in Irvine, California. Jennifer was bom in Hastings on July 25. 1976, the daughter of John and Carol (Richardson) Rase. She was a member of the Portage United Church of Christ. Jennifer was a 1995 graduate of Portage Northern High School, and graduated in 1998 from the University of Arizona with a degree in business and had completed her first year at Whittier Law School. She was preceded in death by a brother. Jeffrey Raymond in 1973; and her grandparents. Jennifer is survived by her parents, Carol Prolhro and Robert Leneway of Portage, and John and Carol Rase of Hastings; her brother, Michael; her brother | ^^^^ohi^uddahee IRONS. MICHIGAN - Mr. E. John Cuddahec. age 65. of Irons. Michigan and formerly of Hastings, passed away Wednesday. May 24. 2000 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Mr. Cuddahee was bom on March 11, 1935 in Kalamazoo, the son of Arthur W. & Florence C. (Wertz) Cuddahee. He was raised in Kalamazoo, moving lo the Hastings area in the early 1940‘s. He attended school in Kalamazoo. St Rose School in Hastings and Hastings High School. He was a United Stales Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Mr. Cuddahee married Myrtle M. Apsey on August II. 1956. He was employed at the United Stales Post Office in Hastings for 27-1/2 yean, retiring in 1995. Mr. Cuddahee's previous employment included: Lockshore Farms, the Kroger Company. Caukin Oil Company and Eaton Manufacturing Company. John & his wife. Myrtle moved to Irons from Hastings in 1997. John was an avid ouldoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing, golfing, avid reader and doing cross-word puzzles. He was a baseball enthusiast, he was to he honored this Memorial Day as "Honorary Coach" by the 1975 Alumni baseball team. He was preceded in death by his parents; . pppjtrothcrs. one sister; brother-in-law, ^Fffiuld Townsend; and father-in-law, Elmer Apsey Mr. Cuddahee is survived by his wife. Myrtle Cuddahee; two sons, Brian (Brenda) Cuddahec of Hastings, and Glendon Cuddahee of Hastings; five daughters. Brenda Gale Cuddahee of Hastings, Catherine Cuddahec of Hastings. Denise (Rick) Chamberlain of Hastings. Colleen (Frank) Moore of Hastings, and Felicia Cuddahee of Hastings; five grandchildren. Ashley, Jeremy. Jessica, Andrew, and Dylan; three step grandchildren. Sarah. Heather, and Eric; sister. Julia "Judy* Townsend of Bellevue; mother-in-law, ClaraBelle Apsey of Hastings; two brothers-in-law. Roland Apsey of Hastings, and Jim (LouAnn) Apsey of Woodland; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews; special friends, Hany and Ruby Mead of Irons. Michigan. Stan and Nancy Snyder of Battle Creek. Funeral Services for Mr. Cuddahee were held on Saturday. May 27. 2000 at Wren Funeral Home. Burial took place in Hastings Township Cemetery. Barry County Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. John G. Salik WYOMING - Mr John G. Salik. age 32, of Wyoming, lost his battle with cancer Friday. May 26. 2000. John was a drummer with the Gordon Thayer Band aka Justin Tytnc. and an employee of Erb Lumber for six years. He is survived by his wife. Arlene (Nee Sictsema); his son. Matthew John; and sister-in-law, Chris (Sue) Rase of Howard City; step-brothers. Brent (Carla) Tracy of Holland. Christopher (Jennifer) Tracy of Germany; and step-sister. Erica Tracy of Hastings; her aunt and uncle. mother. Dorothy Salik; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday. May 29. 2000 at St Isidore Church. Interment was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. James and Wanda Fosnaugh of St. Cloud. Florida; several nieces, nephews and Memorial contributions to Special Olympics Michigan will be appreciated. cousins. Funeral Services for Jennifer were held on Tuesday, May 30. 2000 at Portage United Church of Christ. Reverends Robert G. Davis, Charics Kutz-Marks and Michael Anton officated. Graveside Services were held on Tuesday afternoon at Rutland Township Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Jennifer S. Rase Memorial Fund, care of Joldersma and Klein Funeral Home. 917 S. Burdick. Kalamazoo. Michigan 49001. Arrangements were made by the Joldersma and Klein Funeral Home. Inc. of Arrangements were made by Arsulowicz Brothers East Mortuary in Grand Rapids. Kalamazoo. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Can...945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 1, 2000 - Page 7 Social Williams-Mayo will wed July 22 Shannon K. Williams and Christopher R Mayo, both of Grand Rapids will be cele­ brating a July 22, 2000 wedding at St. Paul^ United Methodist Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan Bride-to-be is the daughter of Steve and Charlotte Williams of Hastings. She is a graduate of Hastings High School, Kellogg Community College and Aquinas College. Her fiance, son of Pastor Robert and Sharon Mayo of Grand Rapids and grand­ son of Earl and Dorothy Mayo of Hastings and Dave and Betty (Watson) Peterson of Delton, is a graduate of Traverse City High School and Kellogg Community College. Brandt-Mayo to wed Dec. 9 Kenneth and Joyce Brandt of Dowling and Pastor Robert and Sharon Mayo of Grand Rapids are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Kimberly Brandl and Tim Mayo, both of Grand Rapids. Kimberly is a graduate of Michigan State University and is employed at Advantage Research as a marketing project manager. Tim. grandson of Earl and Dorothy Mayo of Hastings and Dave and Betty (Watson) Peterson of Delton is employed as a com­ puter networking contractor for kforcc.com. A Dec. 9, 2000 wedding is planned at Nashville Baptist Church in Nashville, Michigan Members of the new 'Get Out the Yes Vote for the Hastings Area Library' committee are pictured. From left are Committee backs township library millage A group of residents from Rutland Charter and Hastings Charter townships have formed a committee to "Get Out the Yes Vote for the Hastings Area Library." On Aug. 8 the two townships will have a 1.6 mill request on the ballot to raise op­ erating funds for the new library ($1.60 per $1,000 of taxable property value). The mil­ lage request is for 10 years. Committee member Charles Krammin of Hastings Charter Township said the com­ mittee was formed to make sure residents in both townships are given education in­ formation regarding library funding. The action committee is seeking mone­ tary contributions to its group to help fi­ nance the millage vote campaign, as no li­ brary funds can be used for the millage re­ quest. The committee is also seeking vol­ unteers. All donations and volunteers can mail or contact Charles and Verle Krammin, 667 Winebrenner-Rasey plan to wed June 17 John and Cindy Wincbrcnncr announce the engagement of their daughter. Becky Jo, to Matthew Seth Rascy, son of Dennis and Reynoldses to mark ■ 25th anniversary University in the fall in Virginia The wedding will take place at the First Baptist Church in Hastings on June 17, Michael and Janet (McDonald) Reynolds will celebrate ’heir 25th wedding anniver­ sary on Wednesday. June 7. 2000. Mike and Jan have two daughters: Lisa Reynolds of Evanston. Illinois, and Tracy (”. i. id) Solmes of Hastings. They also have one granddaughter. Madeline Solmes. A family dinner will be held to celebrate 2000 the occasion. Paula Rascy. Both arc 1999 graduates by homeschool­ ing. They both will be attending Liberty LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Saia TXS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made n the conditions of a mortgage made by AWen M Warners and Mary Warners Husband and Wife (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 22. 1998. and record­ ed on January 6 1999 r Liber 1023282. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the BA Mortgage. LLC (a whol­ ly owned subsidiary of Bank of America. NA.) successor m interest by merger of Nattonsbanc Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assign­ ment dated June 1.1999. which was recorded on Jufy 14. 1999. m Uber 1032482 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY NINE AND 64/100 doiars ($90 649 64). including merest at 7.125% per annum Under 8m power of sale contamod n said mortgaged and the star* n such case made and provided, notice a hereby given that sato mortgage wdt be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p.m.. on June 29. 2000 Sato promises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are The East 330 feet of the South. 1330 feet of me East 1/2 of the East i/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36. Town 4 North. Range 9 West The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from me date of such sale Dosed May 16. 2000 FOR INFORMATION =»LEASE CALL 248 593 1300 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bogham Farms. Ml 48025 Flo *200015434 Hawks (615) Call 945-9554 for Banner Subscriptions Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Harold E Andrews and Peggy L Andrews, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Plus. Inc.. Mortgagee dated October 25.1996. and record­ ed on Novembei 4. 1996 in Liber 677. on Page *'70. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to United Companies Lending Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated October 1. 1999. which was recorded on May 15. 2000. m document number 91044272. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there rs claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of SIXTY THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY-ONE -AND 86,100 dollars ($63 491 86). ncktomg interest at 11 700% p* annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statote m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the not* gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on July 13. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 11 ’’’own 1 North. Range 7 West distant ’882.77 feet East of the Northwest comer of said Section 11. thence East along said North section line 220 00 feet thence South at right angles to said North section Ime 198 00 feet, thence West parallel with said North section line 220 00 feet thence North 198 00 feet to the place of begin­ ning subject to existing roadway easement over the North 33 feet for existing Lacey Road The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned tn accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 1 2000 f-OR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593 1309 Trott A Trott. PC Attorney and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *990303720 Dolphins (6 29) Charles Krammin, Ed Daniels. Martha Daniels and Verte Krammin. Durkee Road, Hastings. Mich. 49058. 945 2569. Krammin said he is in favor of the mil­ lage proposal because "we feel Hastings Township and Rutland Township are all local area. We live in Hastings, work there, do all ou’ shopping there." Krammin said he and his wife have been using the library “...the current amount of money spent on Hie yearly budget of the library isn't adequate to maintain a larger library. “ ^n- , ■ in Hastings, spending extra money to ob­ tain a card there, in spite of the fact that their township contracts with Freeport for library service. They would like to be able to use proposed new facilities at the li­ Jlake OdeMa Wc have finished a month with record rainfall. The last reading noted showed more than eight inches for May. Apparently our April showers were delayed a few weeks. The graduation of Lakewood seniors took place Thursday. May 25. Now comes the open house season. Many are concen­ trated next weekend. Wedding and bridal showers get their share of attention. Gardening is in full swing. Porches are getting their hanging pots and bedding plants arc making their annual show. Lakeside Cemetery is awash in color, especially on the east side of Cemetery Road, where the lots are smaller and usage is newer. Next week’s monthly meeting of the genealogical society June 10 will feature Dawn Makcty speaking about Native American culture. The engagement has been announced for Sommer Maciasz and Terry Slurman. The bndc is employed in Grand Rapids after graduation from Lakewood High School and GVSU. The intended groom is from Martin. Their wedding is set for Aug. 19. Graduating seniors were honored at Cen­ tral United Methodist Church Sunday. A former classmate. Keith Valentine of Low­ ell. joined them for the observance. Keith had been the focus of a Channel 8 segment Friday with his achievements of being pres­ ident of Student Council, an all-A student, an athlete. A major thrust of the council is to have its members spend volunteer time at a food pantry. He and others were shown stocking shelves of donated foods. They provide the staffing five Saturdays of the year for this community project. The pro­ gram which featured him was ”We Value Youth " Keith is the son of James aod Chen Valentine, grandson of Don and Bcmicc Goodemoot. of Buford and Neva Valentine of Lake Odessa. At the church service, lay leader Von Goodemoot led the service and William Eckstrom directed his message toward the graduates. A circle of UMW members hosted the reception, which fea­ tured a receiving line, decorated tables, spe­ cial cake and other niceties. The open house at the Depot Museum had several visitors, most of whom came to get their lilac bushes and hollyhocks ordered earlier bey ond the supply on hand two weeks earlier. This is the fifth year of the hollyhock sale. The plants sold the first year arc now seasoned plants, which have produced other plants. Some day we may be back at the point, as tn the 1930s. when the Village Council set out to make this a Hol­ lyhock Village. Some mature adults can remember play mg hide and seek among the tall plants which grew along the alleys. brary, such as a computer room and reading room. Rutland Township resident Ed Daniels, another committee member, said the mil­ lage approval is necessary because "the cur­ rent amount of money spent on the yearly budget of the library isn’t adequate to main­ tain a larger library." He pointed out that the millage is strictly for operational costs. No millage money will be spent for build­ ing the library structure. A separate group is working to raise funds for the new build­ ing, with a goal of raising $3.5 million. The push for a new library was begun because the community has outgrown its current facility, which was built in 1924 as a post office and converted into the library. It lacks sufficient room to accommodate new and future technology, shelf and dis­ play space for books and other resources, meeting areas, seating space tor patrons, and work space for staff. N EW The trash pickup last week showed the effects of the heavy rain of the previous week with people dumping items that were flooded Thursday. May 18. Some of the sorting and discarding continues. How many years of income tax returns do we need to save? A local grocery store had a posted flyer indicating that the community-wide garage sales would be Saturday, June 3. In the past, people who wished could register and pay a small fee, which included their location on a map. The maps then were distributed to the first shoppers. Also, there will be side­ walk sales. Monday, June 5, is the date for the next Red Cross Bloodmobilc, from noon to 5:45. Monday, June 12, is the date for school elections for the Lakewood district. The announced candidates are Timothy Tromp, Pam Christensen and Lester Forman. For­ man is an incumbent. Christensen resides on Goodemoot Road and Tromp resides on M-50 in the village. An announcement in Lakewood News indicates that Dr. Pam Wirth, M.D. is join­ ing the practice of Dr. Lee Stuart and Dr. Brian Swanton. Her interests arc in women s health and pediatrics. She is board certified in family practice. The Sebewa Center Association met Monday night for the annual meeting. A small group enjoyed a shared meal. Others came for the meeting and program. No offi­ cers were elected to fill vacancies. Recogni­ tion has been made that a generation younger than those who established the association more than 30 years ago obvi­ ously has little interest m carrying on. The primary function was to preserve the school building and its distinctive bell. The build­ ing is used on occasion as a second precinct for voting. The Sebewa Recollcctor will continue, but will less than six issues per year. The speaker, Bruce Gathman, presented a program. He had slides and narration with much history on Ephraim Shay and his unusual locomotives which were patented The Lima Iron Works in Ohio manufactured some of his engines. They were valuable for use in the logging industry around the coun­ try. and in mining. Shay’s logging was done in the area of Harbor Springs. The local his­ torical society has located more than 20 miles of the route used by his firm. He put in a water plant for his own use and later sold it to the city. He put in the first tele­ phone system so he could reach his crews in the woods. He was always busy with ideas of tinkering and trying to make things bet­ ter. Shay Days are coming to Harbor Springs with tours of his unusual house built entire­ ly with metal anu exhibits. The celebration days are July 14, 15. and 16. There will be slide shows on both the man and Emmet County railroading, a railroad photo dis­ play. Shay model trains and a train video. Shay lived near Sunfield. A road ’Miich crosses M-50 bears his name. Closer tp home, Carson City is having its Frontier Days June 1-3. One unique feature is a vehicle extraction invitational, when rescue squads will compete. This is a Satur­ day feature at 2 p.m. At the same time, there is a shootout sponsored by a church. The fee covers paint ball markers, masks and 100 paint balls. The parade is at I p.m. Saturday. Classic Cars will be shown Saturday. The same classic cars will cruise Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Walker Sc^Fluke, p.c. Ik CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Serving Our Customers Since 1976 John L Walker, CPA Christopher J. Fluke, CPA Katherine K. Sheldon, CPA 525 W. Apple • Hastings, Michigan 49058 Phone 616-945-9452 Fax 616-945-4890 Riverfront Financial Services, llc Robin Welton, Agent 616-948-9969 �p.o«a - The Hastings Bonnet - Thursday. June 1. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Gary G Love. Attorney. PLC « attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose Default has occurred in the conditions of a cer tain mortgage made between Craig D Smith ('Mortgagor ) and A-One Mortgage Corporalion (•Mortgagee ) dated November 23. 1994 and recorded on November 30. 1994 at Liber 619 Pages 951 956. Barry County Records Michigan and assigned to Washtenaw Mortgage Company as assignee by an Assignment of Real Estate Mortgage dated November 23 1994. and recorded November 30. 1994 m Liber 619. Page 957 Barry County Register of Deeds on wh-ch mortgage there ts claimed to be due. as of April 17 2000. the sum of Seventy One Thousand. Three Hundred Seventy Five and 09/100ths Doiars ($71.375 09). ndudttg mte. ast at 9 875% per annum, together wrth a per diem increase of 817 21 from and after April 17. 2000 Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in said Mortgage and m the statutes m such case made and provided Notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises at public venue at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, m the City of Hastings. Michigan at 1 o dock in the afternoon on Thursday. June 8. 2000 Said mortgaged premises are situated in the Village of MiddfeviMe. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and are Lot 3. except the South 6 feet thereof also except the West 66 feet thereof, of Stock 5 of the Viftage of Middleville according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Ptats Page 27 Also that portion of aHey ad<a cent thereto dedicated to said Lot tn Liber 366. Page 199 PPN 08-41 005 003-00 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn accordance wrth 1948 CL 600.3241 (a), tn which case the redemption penod shall be thirty >jys from the date of such sale "No suit or proceeding at law has been institut­ ed to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof DM Apr* 19.2000 Washtenaw Mortgage Company a Michigan corporation Gary G Love. Attorney. PLC 161 Ottawa Avenue NW Suae 509 Grand Rapxte Ml 49503 (816)454 1900 (6/1) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Jesse W Byrd Hi and Roberta V Byrd husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc IK a N&rwest Mortgage. Inc., a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 1. 1999 and recorded on July 2. 1999 in document No 1032013. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY SIX AND 54/100 dollars ($77,296 54) including interest at 11 125% per annum Under the power of jaie contained in sad mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sad mod gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p.m . on June 22, 2000. Sad premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10. Town 1 North Range 7 West, described as Beginning at the West 1/4 post of sad Section 10, thence South 54 Rods for the place of begrnmg, thence East 20 Rods 5 feet, thence North 39 Rods 6 1/2 feet, thence West 20 rods 5 feet, thence South 39 rods 6 1/2 feet to the place of beginning, except the State Highway off the West sde thereof Excepting a parcel of land commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 10. Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence 491 feet South along the West Section Ime m center of M-66 for beginning, thence East 335 feet, thence North 250 feet, thence West 335 feet thence South 250 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated May 11. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 F4e *200015088 Falcons Ann landers Tax evasion Dear Ann Landers: I’m engaged to a very nice man who owns his own house and other property that has appreciated greatly in value. “Edgar" told me he stopped filling tax returns years ago because he didn’t owe taxes. His only income is from his rental property. I have a good job and put much of my in­ come into savings. I have always filed a re­ turn. The problem is that Edgar is leery about filing jointly after 15 years of not fil­ ing. He thinks I should file as a single per­ son even after we arc married. This is caus­ ing me lo question whether wc should bother to get married. We have a long-term relationship, and will remain together cither way. The main reason we arc planning to marry is so Edgar can be covered under my health plan. Will filing a return after so many years brmg on an audit? I’m not hiding anything, but an audit is a hassle and a lot of stress we don’t need. This tax thing won’t break us up, but it might keep us from walking down the aisle. Advice, please? Wc need it. - En­ gaged in Florida. Dear Engaged: It is too late to straighten this out for the 1999 tax return, but there is still time to work on it for this year’s. Edgar needs to get together wnh a tax attorney im­ mediately and face the music regarding those back taxes. I hope you will insist on it. The longer he delays, the worse it will be. those penalties will simply keep piling up. Hiding from Uncle Sam can be very nerve­ racking, and is no way to start married life. Trust me. Dumb thief HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY SATURDAY, JUNE 3,2000 9:00 A.M.TO 3:00 P.M. Yankee Springs Township Fire Station #1 1425 South Payne Lake Road 1 The Leaders in Miles 1 Just Got a Raise COVENANT TRANSPORT Our Largest Pay Increase EVER Phis 6c tor all miles over 15.000 in a month ' , Lease Purchase Program Available J Experienced Drivers 1-000-441-4304 Owner Operators 1-877-848-0015 Graduate Students ' SI .000 Sign-on Bonus । tor Exp Company Driverst REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF REGULAR ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 12, 2000 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the regular election of the school district will be held on Monday. June 12. 2000 THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the regular school election there will be elected two (2) members to the board of education of the district for full terms of four (4) years end­ ing in 2004. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: Sandra Barker Joseph Noto Therral Schoonard Dear Ann Landers: I read this stupid crook story in the Des Moines Register, and thought you might run it in your column. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw it. How about you, Ann? - R.L., Mason City, Iowa. Dear R.L.: Several hundred readers from all over the United States sent me the same article. I was embarrassed to think this nut lives in my home Sate of Iowa. I agree the story deserves a wider audience. Here it is: A young couple was checking on their possessions after a burglar robbed their new Des Moines apartment the day before. They hard a knock on the door. “This guy is standing there, saying he just bought a TV set from this other guy. and he thinks it was taken from our apartment" the man said. “He wanted us to coinc look at it.” The couple went to the other apartment building, and found themselves looking at their own TV set. The thief said they could have it back for $150. The couple was stunned. "That’s my TV set." said the man. “I won’t give you a nickel for it" The thief Thornapple Manor plans open house An open house will be held at Thornapple Manor Thursday. June 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. to spotlight the renovation of the AB Day­ room. The renovation, designed to enhance the dining experience for residents there, has been completed with help from Leadership Barry County members, the Barry Commu­ nity Foundation and the Hastings Jaycecs, who arc selling 50'50 raffle tickets to help fund the project. A drawing will be held at the open house to selec the first, second, and third place winners who will win $2,250, $1,000 and $500, respectively, if all tickets arc sold. The long awaited Memorial Walkway also will be near completion at this time and will be available to view. Refreshments will be served. Thomapple Manor is located at 2700 Nashville Road, across the street from the McKeown Bndgc park. PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this elec­ tion. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. Elizabeth Matteson Secretary, Board of Education Outshining ex Dear Ann Landen: My husband and I have been married three years. He was di­ vorced from a previous marriage in 1981. His youngest daughter is getting married soon. My husband has asked me not to wear the gown I had planned to for this special occasion because I would outshine his for­ mer wife. He then said, “Everyone will be comparing you with her. and if you look too good, it will embarrass me and the chil­ dren." I am not much younger than the first Mrs. X. but I watch my weight and exercise, and she has let herself go. This is not the first time something like this has come up. His reason for being so concerned about her feelings is, “She is the mother of my chil­ dren." Please comment - Second Choice in California. Dear California: Even though Wife No. I is the mother of his children, his loyalties should be with you. From now on. don’t give your husband any previews of what you plan to wear. Look your best, and if you outshine your predecessor, that’s HER problem. ■ .» r jiqni rrs'.IT Ixrucnr. » Void filling Dear Ann Landers: My mother passed away with a painful struggle with lung can­ cer. My father was grief-stricken, but my siblings and I were surprised at how soon he found a new companion. The woman is financially comfortable (she doesn’t need Smoking mom Dear Ann Landers: Please print this let­ ter for my mother. She reads your advice every day, and this might hit home if she secs it in your column. Dear Mom: You wonder why wc don’t in­ vite you over very often and why wc rarely visit you. The reason? cigarettes. You know that we find smoking intolerable, yet your cigarettes are more important than having a close relationship with us. The clothes you give us as gifts arc so permeated by the smell of smoke that wc cannot use them. Even though we don’t allow smoking in our home, you do it anyway, which makes us angry How sad that this disgusting habit is tak­ ing the plaec of your children and grand­ children. Heartbroken in Oklahoma. Dear Oklahoma: Arc you a new reader*? Don't you know that smoking is an addic­ tion? You don’t have lo visit your mother if it is loo difficult lo breathe in her home. However, please invite her to yours more often. To punish her for her addiction is cruel, instruct Mom that she is welcome, but that she must go outside if she needs to smoke. Problem solved. ••••• "<4 Collection oj My Favorite Gems ofthe Day " is the perfect little giftfor that special someone who is impossible to buyfor. Send n^lfj&ldtCssed. long. business-size enve­ lope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Collection, c/o Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562 (in Canada. $6.25). To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns. visit the Creators Syndicate neb page at www’. creators, com. Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Stiths BOY, Nicholas Tyler, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 20. 2000 at 1:55 a.m. to Deb­ orah and Kevin Abbott of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 10 lbs. 15 ozs. and 23 1/2 inches long. BOY, Adam Lyle, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 12. 2000 at 1:00 p.m. to Adam and Kate Lord of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. 1 BOY, Logan Wayne, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 15. 2000 at 2:33 p.m. to Brian and Heather Elkins of Shelbyville. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. II 3/4 ozs and 22 inches long. BOY, William Aaron, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 12, 2000 at 5:01 a m. to Tina and Chad Smith of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 211/2 inches long. GIRL, Aaliyah Faith, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 19. 2000 to Bernadette S. Smith and Christopher W. Pennington of Freeport. Weighing 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and 7 inch­ es long. BOY, Logan Matthew, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 18, 2000 at 6:05 p.m. to Jeannie Cooper. Ionia. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Trenton Lee, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on May 12, 2000 at 12:05 p.m. to Jacqui Andrews and Kevin Wilcox of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs. 2 1/2 ozs. and 22 inches long. . BOY, Benjamin Dennis, bom at Borgess Hospital on March 28. 2000 at 3:19 a.m. to Jim and Denise Keller of Delton. Weighing 9 lbs. 8 ozs. and 22 inches long. Benjamin is welcomed home by his big sister Hannah. BOY, Pierson Jeffrey, bom at Spectrum Health East on May 18th, 2000 at 9 p.m. to Jeff and Angela Tinkler of Kentwood. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. Proud grandparents arc Marshall and Laura Pierson, Carolyn Tinkler and Richard and Shirley Tinkler, all of Hastings. /Kcwtia^e {Licenses Write-in candidates must file a Declaration of Intent on or before 4 p.m.. Friday. June 9, 2000 THE VOTING PLACE IS AS FOLLOWS: suggested a payment plan, but the owners walked away in disgust, and called the po­ lice. Officers searched the apartment, and found no one home. They seized not only the couple’s TV. but also their curtains, laundry detergent, food and other items that had previously been stolen. When the thief returned to his apartment and discovered that the TV set and other things were miss­ ing. he called the police. The thief was charged with third-degree burglary and third-degree theft, and was be­ ing held on $ 16.250 bond. “This guy should have chosen another line of work." said the police. Gem of the Day (Credit Warren Bennis, professor at the University of California School of Business): “The factory of the fu­ ture will have only two employees - a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep live man from touching the equipment ” Dad’s money), but wc had never heard of her until they started to keep company. Dad is in his mid-70s. very active and in excellent health My siblings and I are still mourning the loss of our mother, and our father is out there having a good time, the way we see it. he is being disrespectful lo her memory One of my brothers has shrugged it off, reconciling himself to the situation, and has im ited Dad and his lady friend to his home for dinner. He figures it’s only a matter of time before they marry, and that wc might as well accept her graciously. Another brother is upset, and wants nothing to do with her. I am waffling back and forth, and am looking to you for guidance. Is there any set time for mourning a wife of more than 50 years? Out East. Dear Out East . There is no “set time" for mourning, but I would say after three months, it is not improper for a man or woman who has lost a mate to appear pub­ licly with a "new friend." My motto is: “Life is for the living." I hope you and your siblings will rejoice in the fact that your father has found some­ one who w ill fill the void in his life. To do less would be unkind and shortsighted. Ac­ cept his new companion graciously. Your mother would want you to do that. Thomas Alfred Nevins. Plainwell and Debra Lynn Rose. Plainwell. Mark Stephen Pomtt Jr., Nashville and Jessica Marie Fajnor. Nashville. Arthur James Harrington. Delton and Marcic Ann Doorlag, Kalamazoo. David Kenneth Brown. Delton and Julie Ann Dowler, Delton. Kenneth Wayne Vastinc Jr., Nashville and Carla Kay Shook. Nashville. Andrew Stuart Grandy. Delton and Sarah Kathleen Tullis, Delton Jeffrey Hams Howell. Hastings and Tina Mane Parker. Hastings. Donald Lee Hunt. Ionia and Alice Feme Grashoff. Delton. Andrew Clinton Ordwqay. Middleville and Toni Ann Dean. Middleville Special Savings on Carnival “Fun Ship” Cruises. There's no better time to book a Carrwal cruse than nght now. Because far a fainted tine, you- local cruse expert s oSemg speoal savings on "Rn9»p"cruses. Act now far the best price and you can enjoy all the fabulous entertainment, fine dinng. exoting destinations pampenng service and wde vanety of fan that can only be fauid on Camwat See far yani Carnival is The Most Fbpular Cruse Lne in the World! 7 Night Cruise w* Q • m ,s549 — « naoai*». it. cartons. >M3Carnival. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 1. 2000 - Page 0 From TIME to TIMC.. by Joyce F. Weinbrecht More about Barry County Indians By Jrnce F. weln brer hi On the banks of the Thomapple River, where the river leaves the lake, there was a place known as Indian Landing, nowknown as Historic Chariton Park Village. Museum and Recreation Area. Indian Landing was the home of the Potawatomic Indians. When the federal government ordered the removal of Indians to west of the Mississippi on May 28, 1831, a feu Indians remained behind. Some of these Indians in 1840 took title to land in Barry County and there were seven Indians who owned the land before the white men had title to it. This is evidenced by the abstract of the Indian Landing farm. These Indians were Dakkatea, Ashquoa, Keneshewa and Chuhahka, Ashua, Gazick and Kewain. The first white man to own this land was Henry Edgecomb. Ashquaosa was their chief, Wansomoqua was his wife. Elthu Mead, who was a pio­ neer living near the landing acted as the interpreter for these Indians. There was a mission located on the creek leading to the river. This mission was a tworoom building with an alley between the two parts, but with one roof over all. Each part was about 30 feet square. This building was used as a church by the Indians who were Protestants Ashquaosa was the preacher. The Indians would blow a horn, which could be heard for three or four miles. This was a call to church for the Indians and their white neighbors The white people would tic their horses on the bank of the riv­ er. where the Indians would take them across the Thomapple m canoes, to the church on the landing. There was a spring located on Section 25, of Hastings Township. There was a trail from this area of the riv­ er. which began at the spring and led to Saginaw This was a dry trail, avoiding all of the marshes. There was also an apple orchard on a hill at the landing when Indians owned it. The apples in this orchard were of a different species than those planted by the white man. similar to those found on Scales Pratne The Indians had a schoolhouse in a wal­ nut grove on Section No. 25, Hastings School District No. 5. The school was orga­ nized by the seven Indians, who held lands on that section. Several white children attended this school along with the Indian children There also was an Indian burying ground on Section No. 25. Across the river from the landing the Indians cleared some land and planted com there. They also raised a water potato, as well as something that, grew like a sweet potato. They were about the size of a large walnut and can still be found growing wild there. There was an abundance of fish and fur bearing animals, as well as deer, elk and bear in the area. Bones and teeth of all these animals have been found in the river and on the banks Many bones and artifacts have been plowed up by the farmers working the fields in the area over the years. Seventy sets of stone, 4-fcct-by- 12-feet. were set in circles around the sites of the wigwams, which were rectangular in shape and constructed from poles and covered with bark or brush and hides Oac canoe nas been found in the river. It wm 12-feet long and 18 inches wide, made from a log. This canoe had a deck covered with day so that a fire could be built on the canoe. They used this type of canoe for speanag fish and shooting deer. The light from the fire on the deck would shine on deer eyes at night to help the Indians hunt them. A form of amusement for the Indians held at Indian Landing was the Medicine Dance There could be as many as 2.000 Indians Wending this. They cooked large pots of meat over their fires. They would dance from one pot of food to another. Ashquaosa, chief and preacher, was buned in Barryville Cemetery A marble slab was placed on Ashquaosa's grave, which says simply "Gone Home." Anson Ware, a pioneer who lived in Sheridan, which later became known as Morgan, is credited with placing this stone, which also says “Indian Chief Asqucsah, Died Feb. 20, 1876” Many of the relics found on the land where the Indians lived, played and farmed are part of Chariton Park Museum, which is a Barry County park. There are several spellings for the Indian chief, known as Asqesah. pronounced “AsKa-Saw” His body was buried in the Bar­ ryville Cemetery near the lands where he and his people had lived. He died of a lung disease. He was bom on the banks of the Thomapple River near where Hastings now stands on New Years Day. 68 years before his death on Feb. 20. 1876. He had lived with his band of people around Thomapple 'Lake and was there when the earliest while settlers began to arrive. He had become a Christian and did considerable missionary work among the Indians and many of the while people of the area. He camped with his band of Ottawas on the banks of High Bank Creek. The Clement Higdons had settled at the base of whit was to be known as the Bar­ ryville Hill. The Higdons had family stones of giving milk, cottage cheese and butter to the Indians, who were short of food at limes. In tum,A'quesah's band helped the Higdons make hay. The chief would stand with his arms folded while the young Indi­ ans worked In 1837, when Lorenzo Mudge, with his wife and child, arrived in what is now Castleton Township, he appropriated an uninhabited storage tepee as a shelter from an approaching storm as they had not had time to build themselves a shelter. They moved Asquesah^i sap buckets outside to make room for their family. Mudge faced a very angry Indian who was ready to bodily move the Mudge fami­ ly out of the tepee. Mr. Mudge immediately offered to pay for the use of the tepee, ask­ ing the chief what he fdt a fair price would be. The chief couldn't come up with a fig­ ure. The Mudge family invited the chief and his family to dinner in the new log cabin, which was completed a few weeks later. At first the Indian guests didn’t want to rome in to the cabin to eat, but felt that they should stay outside to cat. They were final­ ly persuaded to enter the home and to eat the meal inside of the cabin at the family table. Times were hard for the Indians of Michi­ gan and of Barry County during those early years of the 1800s. The white man came, cutting down the forests, planting crops, killing lhe game and disturbing the environ­ ment and the lifestyle of the natives. The son of Aquesah and Earl Higdon became close friends and partners in “run­ ning traps" along High Bank Creek. This son became a printer at a large firm in Grand Rapids when he became an adult. Aquesah kept a canoe and an iron kettle down by Thomapple Lake. Indians also camped cast of what is now Barger Road on the high ground between Mud Creek and Thomapple River. At the point which later became Nashville, there was an encamp­ ment on the north bank of the Thomapple River near the present day Putnam Park. Another Indian chief of note in Barry County was Chief Newequa Gcezhig (“No no qua shick," better known today as Chief Noonday). Chief Noonday was bom an Onawa Indi­ an in 1757 near the riipids on the Grand River near the place known today as Grand Rapids, Mich. He became a recognized leader of the Ottawa Indians of Southern Michigan. In his youth he had been a warrior brave, and with Chief Saginaw, had taken part in various bloody battles, massacres and raids, including the Massacre at River Raisin on Jan. 22, 1813, where the British won and many Ami >can scalps were taken by the Indians fighting in sympathy with the British. He accompanied Tecumseh on a raid down into Ohio, capturing women and chil­ dren. taking them to Fort Malden across the The Michigan Historical marker designating Indian Landing at Chartton Park. Detroit River in Canada. Torturing and scalping was the rule, finishing by throwing the bodies of the scalped women and chil­ dren into the rivers or burning them in fires. Following one such raid. Chief Noonday was wounded when a ball from a white man's gun hit him in the calf of his right leg during a counter charge by a squad of white men who found the Indians camped at rest. Tecumseh, Noonday, Say-Na, Gosa and Saginaw traveled down through Ohio and Kentucky recruiting Indian warriors to join the British against the Americans. During the War of 1812, he joined the British against the Americans and was pre­ sent at the battle of Thames in 1813 when Tecumseh was allegedly killed by Colonel Richard M. Johnson of Kentucky. Colonel Johnson was riding on a horse which fell over a log Tecumseh was there with lifted toma­ hawk ready to finish Johnson off when the colonel drew a pistol from his holster and shot Tecumseh in the face. The Indian fell forward on his face, dead. Noonday and Saginaw carried their partner and friend from the battlefield to a wigwam where they wept and mourned their loss. Chief Noonday took Tecumseh’s toma­ hawk and Chief Saginaw took his pipe, which was unusual, as it had been a gift to Tecumseh from a British officer in recogni­ tion of his skill and bravery in battle. The base of the pipe was gold, mounted with pure silver. The stem was about 18 inches long, made with quills of the wild turkey supported by hickory splints and wound with sinew of deer. The two chiefs prized these momentos for the rest of their lives. Chief Noonday became disenchanted with the British following the burning of Buffalo because they fell short on their promises to the Indian warriors. He returned home following the Indian Coun­ cil concerning the British failures. The oth­ er chiefs also decided to abandon the British and if needed, they decided they would join the Americans in any further wars. Chief Noonday accompanied General Cass to Washington, where while visiting President Martin VanBuren, he spotted Richard M. Johnson and accosted him as the killer of Tecumseh. 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Other bonuses, coupons, or special interest rales cannot be combined with this offer. �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 1.2000 < < 1114“ l< think < I il... by Jim Jensen Alumni return, reminisce about Saxon baseball More than just a game. For many athletes, coaches and fans, sport goes way beyond the results from what transpires on the playing fields. That was clearly evident Monday at the 24th annual Hastings High School Baseball Alumni Game, as the experience outscored the game... although the game wasn't too bad, either. An event-record 36 players showed up at the Saxon ball diamond to take part The players were divided up onto two teams — the rookies (or the younger athletes) and the more experienced ball players The rookies ended up winning the contest 12-4... though probably not too many people there cared what the final score was anyway. Two years ago, 28 players showed for the annual Saxon battle, but weather kept the numbers down in 1999. The 2000 game was a big hit. thanks in part to great weather, a terrific crowd and the dazzling action on the diamond. The Hastings High School Alumni Game continues to grow and prosper, thanks to the devoted work of former Saxon skipper Bernie Oom. Oom started the game back when he was still coaching at HHS. He said that he would often see the graduated players around town, on the streets, so he figured that it was an opportunity to give them a formal invitation to return to their roots and play a game against the current vanity players Eventually, enough alumni players showed up. sc there could be a contest between just the alumni players. The younger team members always feel like they have they upper hand, but often the more experienced squad shows the whipper snappers a trick or two. Everv year, the game is played on Memorial Day. helping the occasion to be about more than just baseball, but also a time where families can come together and discus whatever they wish... baseball re toted or not. For many, il is tradition as rich as apple pie. players is easily found when he names off the players and tells the assembled crowd what year they graduated. He is able to get most of them correct on the first attempt. Coach Bernie Oom receives the baseball used in the 1975 district championship game. This year, the event honored the 25th anniversary of the 1975 team that won a district title. Nine players from that team were at the 2000 game and many stories were told of what ail happened some 25 years ago. A baseball from that game was even returned to Oom. after it was signed by many of those championship players. In 1975, Hastings defeated Lowell 6-0 in the game that secured the district crown. The winning pitcher was Gary Burpee (a 1976 HHS graduate) who allowed just two hits and fanned seven Lowell hitters. Gary Burpee was on hand Monday, returning the ball that coach Oom had insisted should always remain al the school. It is now back in Oom's safe keepings. Taylor’s arm, timely hits keep softball season alive For the Hastings' softball team, a solid outing by pitcher Jenny Taylor and some timely hitting usually equals success. And that certainly was the winning formula Tuesday, as the Lady Saxons received both and toppled Gull Lake 3-1 in a pre-district contest at Gull Lake High School. The one run that Gull Lake scored in the fourth inning was not earned, but was the result of two Hastings' miscues. Taylor was certainly on, striking out four hitlers and walking just one. In her last five games, Taylor has only allowed three earned runs. "Wc will win games because Jenny will make up for it." Hastings coach Marty Buehler said. "She changes situations for our benefit... she's the difference." Hastings (8-12) also collected its share of timely hits, especially in the first and fourth innings. Saxon Erin Allerding (16) charges the ball to make a play at first base. In the first inning. Michelle Griggs doubled and came home on an RBI hit by Katie Williams. In the fourth inning. Danielle Bowman Second baseman Danielle Bowman (12) throws over to first to get an out during Tuesday's third inning at Gull Lake. singled, stoic second and came home on an RBI double by sophomore Heather Krebs. Krebs then made it 3-0 when she scored on an RBI double by Heather Girrbach. "She changes situations for our benefit ...she's tite difference." "I like to think that there is some tradition there. Saxon baseball." Oom said. "It's a lot of fun and we get a lot of r — , h leccroacx. During the ceremonies before the game, the players are introduced by their former coach. Oom's deep connection with the The more experienced ball team included Rick VanEngen (1979), Colin Cruttenden (1971), Bob Main (1974), Tim Larsen (1975), Brian Cuddahee (1975), 0975), Doug Garrett (1978), Rudy McPherson (1967), Dave Reardon (1980) Bryan AUerdmg (1977). Gary Burpee (1976), Bruce Colvin (1975) and Bruce Case (1981). The Saxon rookie squad included Brad Tolles. Josh Bundy. Troy Burch. Mike Davis, Steve Hayes. Dave Ehredt. Joe Rodnguez, Ty Greenfield. Jared Nichols, Todd Slater. Shawn Davis. Greg Heath. Chad Greenfield. Tyler Allerding, Michael A. Lake. Jack C. Hobert. Roger Byykkonen, Josh Storm, Luke Warner, Nick Postula and assistant coach Terry Greenfield (1966). Not pictured, Bobby Cole. Hastings coxch. Marty Buehler Despite making six errors in the game, the Lady Saxons kept their focus and made the big plays when titey needed to. Not one of the errors came when Gull Lake (13-23) runners were on base. "They didn't get frustrated; they didn't loose their heads," Buehler said. Griggs finished with three hits and Girrbach had two hits. On the base paths, Hastings was successful stealing five times, two of those resulting in runs. In total, Hastings had nine hits to Gull Lake's four. The Division :l district action Saturday at Gull Lake has Wayland battling Delton at 10 a.m. and Hastings squaring off against Plainwell 30 minutes after the first game concludes. The Lady Saxons beat the Lady Trojans earlier in the season. The district championship contest will follow the second game. Heather Girrbach (17) drives one deep for the Lady Saxons at the district tournament. Big inning stings Saxons Hastings tallied the first run in its pre­ district baseball matchup Tuesday with host Gull Lake. But once again, the Saxons fell victims to a rally by the opposition and dropped a season-ending 11-4 decision. The Saxons led 1-0 after scoring a run in the second inning, and were up 3-1 heading into the fifth inning. "The kids were definitely ready to play," Hastings coach Jason Hoefler said. But the Blue Devils exploded for six runs in the fifth inning to take a 7-3 advantage. Hoefler said what helped to break his team's back was a double squeeze and a sacrifice bunt that Gull Lake used in that sixth inning to go on top. "It was a good day for baseball, (but) they had that one inning," Hoefler said. "That has been our story the last two years." SAXONS... Continued page 11 Hastings' first baseman Dustin Terrel (4) looks to tag a baserunner out in baseball action from Tuesday. �Th. Hutmgs Banrw - Thuriday. June t. 2000 - Pefl. 11 SAXONS...continued from page 10 Laubaugh named varsity coach of girts’ program Even before he accepted the job. Steve Laubaugh was working to improve the program. Laubaugh. a seventh grade teacher at the Hastings Middle School, recently was named the varsity coach for the high school's girts program. Laubaugh replaces Scott Allan who resigned from the position to spend more time with his family. At the middle school. Laubaugh has worked with a number of athletic teams including the seventh grade volleyball program. He also served as the ninth grade basketball coach of the high school's girls program last fall. a*, the outreach director for the area YMCA program the last two years and is a registered basketball and volleyball official. “I think Steve brings a lot of enthusiasm and experience to the girls program," Hoke said. "He is a perfect match for this program." Laubaugh now hopes to bring a winning attitude to the Lady Saxon hoop program "I would like to get the players and the parents believing that we can be successful." Laubaugh said. "I want people to feel a sense of accomplishment. . a sense of pride... to feel like they can be winners." When Allan resigned from the position, according to Hoke, Laubaugh offered to “get things set up for the summer" "He didn't see that as a burden; he's a quietly guy," Hoke said. "He is one of the most organized people I have been around." The new couch plans to run a full Sean Tefft collected the big hits for the blue and gold. In the second, Tefft's triple scored the first run. In the sixth, Tefft's homer cut the deficit lo three runs, 7-4. Tefft's homer was not only his first of (he season, but the team's first for 2000. It was a high fly shot to left. Hastings collected six tins total. Matt Larsen threw well as Hastings' starting pitcher before being relieved in the sixth inning by Dustin Terrel. Gull Lake closed out the contest by adding one run in the sixth inning and three runs in the seventh inning. Gull Lake moves on to battle Plainwell in the Division II district Saturday at 10 a.m. Delton and Wayland play in the second game, expected to start 30 minutes after the first contest. The championship will follow, 30 minutes after the second contest. Maple Valley wins... The Lions (13-12) ended their regular season on a positive note, defeating Lansing Christian 13-2 Tuesday at home. Ken Lackscheide not only picked up the pitching win, but also provided Maple Valley's offense with a homerun. Lackscheide, however, was not the only Lion to hit a homer as Nathan Swift also achieved the feat. Swift, for the game, went 2-for-4. Maple Valley scored six runs in the second, one in the fourth, three in the fifth and three in the sixth. "That has been our story the last two years.” It appears that Saxon baseball, or baseball in general, is like an extension of a bigger family for the many who become connected with this grand ole’ game. It shows dial even when the games conclude, there is a family bond that remains between the players, the coaches and the loyal fans. There are memories from the ball diamonds that will last a lifetime for many. Events such as Monday's Hastings High School Alumni Baseball Game help to keep those memories alive and well. It is a special tribute to great times, great games and great people. Our hate go off to those who help to make it so special. It certainly is more than just a game. Talk to you soon. Lansing Christian collected both of its runs in the first inning. In Saturday's Division III district action at Pennfield, Maple Valley will play Olivet in the second game. Host Pennfield and Saranac open the tournament at 10 a.m. and the Maple Valley/Olivet contest will start 45 minutes after the first game concludes. left) Tim Larsen. Bryce Colvin, Armand Ranguette, Larry Allerding. Greg Burpee. Larry Hayes, Brian Cuddahee. Gary Burpee and Bryan Allerding. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Ptanning/Zoning Commission wG conduct a pub­ lic hearing on June 28,2000, at 7:30 pm. in the Community Room of toe Courts & Law BuMdtog at 220 West Court Street Hastings. Michigan. The subject of the publ c hearing wM bo tie consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: League change for Saxons is expected Notice at Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has bean made in the conditions at a mortgage ma-te by Carol Arm KJboum aik/a Carol A Jones 'olgnal mort­ gagor) to Un<ed Companies Lending Corporation a Corporation. Mortgagee dated June 25. 1998. and recorded on July 1. 1998 m Document 1014389. Barry County Records. Mcfwgan. on wfach mortgage there s darned to be due at the date hereof tne sum of Twenty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Five and 33'100 doaars ($22,785 33). rtdudmg interest at 12 980% par annum Under the power of sate contained m s&te mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice * hereby given that sate mort­ gage wil be taredosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at puttee venue, at the Barry County Courthouse n Hastsrgs. Mi. at 1 00 p.m . on June 29. 2000 Said premaee are situated n TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are Oeserteed as: A parcel m the Southeast IM. Section 17. Town 1 North. Rtnge 7 West. Assyria TowneNp. Barry County. Michigan, deaerteed as. Begrwung at the comer in the center of Casstey Road and Keyes Road m sate Section 17 thence East 20 rods, thence South 28 Rods thence West 20 Rods, thence North 28 Rods to place the beginning The redemption penod shaft be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate Dated May 18. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1309 Trott 4 Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 Fla #200015796 Doiphms (8/15) The 2000 contest also honored John Cuddahec, a longtime Saxon baseball fan who past away last Wednesday. Oom had originally made Cuddahec an honorary coach for the game. He said that John, his son Brian (an HHS graduate in 1975) and Brian's friends began attending the Saxon games back when Brian was in the fourth or fifth grade. They remained a part of the program for many years afterward. Cuddahec was not the only area baseball enthusiast lost in recent days. Denny Richardson, a former principal at Woodland and West clementarics who passed away May 22, was another who could often be found around the diamonds. He coached at the varsity level, coached the junior varsity and even skipered at the Little League level. -Hastings coach, Jason Hoefler summer program. He hopes once the season rolls around, that the players will give the program a full commitment. "We can only be as good as the girls are willing to commit to." Laubaugh said. Laubaugh has already met with the girls actively involved in Saxon basketball and is expected to meet with their parents this week. His goals to building a successful program will include raising expectations, developing trust, demanding pride and expecting commitment. Stave Laubaugh ALUMNI...continued from page 10 In a recent vote of the O-K Conference Athletic Commission, it was unanimously voted upon that Hastings High School be accepted into the O-K Gold Conference league beginning in the 2001-02 season Representatives from 39 of the O-K Conference 40 schools were present at the vote, according to Hastings High School athletic director Steve Hoke. Ballots now have been sent to each of the schools and a final vote is being taken. A three-fourths vote (30 of the 40 schools must vote to accept Hastings into the Gold) is required and the deadline for turning in the ballots is Sept. I. Hoke feels the move is a smart one for Saxon pitcher Matt Larsen (5) fires one to home plate during Tuesday's pre-distnet contest versus GuH Lake. HASTINGS 4 MAP CHANGE - A-3-2000 Request to rezone property in Section 6 of Barry Township (see map). PARCEL 1: Beginning a*, the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of toe North 1/2 of the northeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 9 West; thence South 1 degree 29*04* East 872 45 feet along the East Seoion line, Thence South 89 degrees 13*25* West 517.37 feet along Iw North 1/8 Ine of Section 6: thence North 06 degrees 43*03* West 180.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 13*25-West 300.61 feet to the centerline at State Highway M-43; thence North 06 degrees 43-03West 47757 feet along said centertine: thence North 89 degrees 33*53* East 33.20 feet to the East right-of-way line of M-43. thence North 85 degrees 44'53* East 269.55 feet; thence North 06 degrees 53*54* West 192.01 leer thence North 89 degrees 33*53* East 345.82 feet; thence North 06 degrees 47*30* West 16.46 feet thence North 89 degrees 55*09* East 249.31 feet along the South line of the North 1Z2 of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6, to the ptace of begin­ ning. Barty Township, Barry County, Michigan. EXCEPTING: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 6, Town 1 North. Range 9 West; thence South 1 degree 18*09* East 894.91 feet along the East line of Section 6; thence South 89 degrees 55*09* West 249 31 feet along the South tine of the North 1/2 of tie North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6; thence South 06 degrees 47*30* East 16.46 leer thence South 89 degrees 33*53* West 97.62 feet for the true place of beginning; thence South 3 degrees 43*46* East 444.71 feet; thence South 89 degrees 19*40* West 528.91 feet to the centertine of Soutn Wai Lake Road (M-43); thence North 06 degrees 43*03* West 238.82 feet along sate centaritot; thence North 89 degrees 33*53* East 33.20 feet to tie East right-of-way Ine of South Wai Lake Road; thence North 85 degrees 44*53* East 269.65 feet (Recorded West 268.63 feet); thence North 6 degrees 53*54* West (Recorded South 02 degrees 28*00' East) 192.01 feet; thence North 89 degrees 33*53* East 24820 feet to the place of beginning. Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan Permanent Parcel Number. 06-03-006-001-50 PARCEL 2: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence South 1 degree 18*09* East 894.91 feet along the East Ine of Section 6; thence South 89 degrees 55X)9* West 249.31 feet along toe South line of toe North 1/2 of toe North 1/2 oi toe Northeast 1/4 of Section 6; thence South 06 degrees 47*30* East 16.46 feet thence South 89 degrees 33*53* West 97.62 feet tor the true ptace of beginning; thence South 3 degrees 48*46* East 444.71 feet; thence South 89 degrees 19*40- West 528.91 feet to the centeritoe of South Wai Lake Road (M-43); thence North 06 degrees 43*03* West 238.82 feet along said cantertine; thence North 89 degrees 33*53* East 3320 feet to toe East right-of-way line of South Wai Lake Road; thence North 85 degrees 44*53* East 269.65 feet (Recorded West 268.63 feet); thence North 6 degrees 53*54* West (Recorded South 02 degrees 28*00* East) 192.01 feet; thence North 89 degrees 33*53* East 24820 feet to the place of beginning. Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan. Permanent Parcel Number: 08-03-006-001-51 the Saxons. "There's always good and bad to every move you make." Hoke said. "(But) the coaches unanimously decided that this was best for the kids and the program. It's the best fit." • Many of the schools in the O-K Gold are about the same size as Hastings as far as enrollment is concerned and many arc in close driving distance to HHS. Hastings expects to have a 939 enrollment in 2000-2001. FROM C-2 TO C-1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2000-2001 BUDGET CARLTON TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given that the proposed budget tor Carlton Towns!. <p tor 2000-2001 fiscal year wMt be submitted tor consideration at pub' c hearing. The proposed budget is available for inspec­ tion at the lownstup Hall at 85 Welcome Road. Hastings. Ml on Monday. June 5. 2000. between 10 00 a.m and 12 noon. The public hoanng win bo held Monday. June 12. at 7 45 p.m Immediately toUowrng the public hearing, the township board meeting will be hold to consider adop­ tion of tho 2000-2001 fiscal budget Phone 945-5990 Wilma Daniels Carlton Twp. Clerk THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PRO­ AB of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desinng to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbal­ ly or m writing, win be given the opportunity to be hoard at the above mentioned time and place. Any wntten response may be matted to the address listed betow or taxed to (616) 948-4820. The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, between tho hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m ) Monday thru Friday. Ptease can the Barry County Planning Office at (616) 948-4830 tor further information. The County of Barry wB provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired arte audio tapes of printed materials being considered at tho meeting, to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meetmg/heanng upon tan (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuate with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact tho County of Barry by writing or caM the following Michael Brown. County Administrator, 220 West State Stroot, Hastings. Michigan 49058 - (616) 948-4891. POSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS MEETING CARLTON TWP. CLERK WILMA DANIELS 85 WELCOME RD., HASTINGS, Ml 49058 Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk �12 - Th, Huingt Banner - ThurWey. Jun. 1. 2000 BCCS honors years’ athletic achievements Bany County Christian School held its athletic award banquet Tuesday. May 23 and recognised many of its yearly achievements. Here is information about the BCCS athletic feats: Giris Basketball: "MVP' Heidi Schmidt. Team coaches were Mark Schmidt and Vera Rozema. Boys Soccer: The soccer team, led by coach Lamphere, finished 14-3. Goalkeeper Shane Hickey made 50 saves. The team's "Most Consistent" was Adam BCCS athletes Meredith Rozema (volleyball). Josh Lamphere (boys basketball). Nell Chapman (boys soccer), Heidi Schmidt (girts basketball). Becky Meengs (volleyball) and Genny Lukasiewicz (volleyball). (Photo provided) Hastings' soccer squad moves on with district triumph Holding shape. Hastings did not let an early goal by Greenville frustrate them Tuesday in district soccer action at Forest Hills Central. Instead, the Lady Saxons continued to play their game and scored three times to post a 3-1 victory. Greenville made it 1-0 10 minutes into the game, but Hastings collected the equalizer 15 minutes later Jessica Gole's tied it with an unassisted goal that came on a breakaway. Then, Erin Bradley and Rachel Arias put Che Lady Saxons up for good with a score that came before the intermission. Arias received a pass, according to Hastings coach Dennis Argetsinger, laid it out in front, and Bradley took it in for the score. Arias, a freshman who was brought up from the junior varsity team, is not starting in the varsity lineup. The Lady Saxons, after the first goal, took charge of the game on both sides of the field. "I was very pleased after the first 20 minutes," Argetsinger said. "They finally learned to hold shape." For good measure, Libby Gibbons scored a Hastings' goal in the second half. Gibbons’ score, according to Argetsinger, "took the wind out of (Greenville's) sails." Defensively, Greenville did not have too many serious scoring opportunities, much to che benefit of Hastings' determined defensive effort. Goalkeeper Ivy Malone came up with six saves. "After the first 20 minutes, the defense played excellent," Argetsinger said. "They didn't let the one goal bo her them. That's what it takes to be a winner." Hastings tangles with Lowell tonight (Thursday, June 1) at Forest Hills, with the game action beginning at 4:30 p.m. The winner of that contest plays the winner of the Forest Hills Northern/Forest Hills Central game Friday in the district soccer championship at 7 p.m. State finals this weekend State finals are Friday and Saturday for prep tennis, golf and track and field athletes. The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) State golf finals will be held Friday and Saturday at the Forest Akers Golf Course in East Lansing. Caledonia High School's team qualified for the Division III tournament. Hastings* Katie Welton qualified as an individual for the Division II finals. In tennis, Hastings’ Josh Hendershot qualified as an individual for the Division Il tournament to be held at Michigan State University. The Division HI finals will be held in Holland. A number of area track athletes will compete in MHSAA finals Saturday. The North Country Trail day slated The Chief Noonday chapter of the Noth Country Trail Association will be host for a special day of activities from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at the McDonald Lake Access in the Yankee Springs State Recreation Area. The activities will include hiking. North Country National Scenic Trail construc­ tion, food and beverages. Delton Kellogg High School's boys track team finished second May 23 at the Kalamazoo Valley Association league meet. Combined with its undefeated season, the Panthers tied for the league championship, its 10th consecutive KVA title. The following boys were league champions: Regan Doele (400 meters), Kody Louden (800 meters), Jamie Collier (300 meter hurdles) and Regan Doele, Josh Austin. Jamie Collier and Nick Marshall (800 meter relay). The following boys made the All-KVA track team: Bill Ferris. Regan Doele, Jamie Collier, Nick Marshall, Josh Austin, Kody Louden. Kyle Williams, Barry Cooper and Scott Styf. JV baseball team earns doubleheader split Wmegar who scored 14 goals and made 14 assists. The team's "MVP" was Neil Cbrptnan who scored a school record 42 goals. Volleyball: The team's "MVP" was Oeany Lukasiewicz. Giris Soccer: Offensively, BCCS was led by Meredith Rozema. Defensively. Becky Meengs was a standout Boys Basketball: The team's top scorer was Josh Lamphere. The squad's boat rebounder was Jerry LaDere Panthers are All-KVA The North C ountry Trail eventually will be more than 4,000 miles long, with more than 1,000 in Michigan, winding from as far south as Waldron to as far north as Ironwood in the Upper Peninsula. The trail is west of Hastings. Motorists can find it by taking M-179 west to the McDonald Lak-: access just past Norris Road on the left side (south). CORRECTION: A Police Beat item in the May 25 issue of the Banner incorrectly reported that Earl Johnson, arrested for domestic assault, was a Delton resident. Johnson is. in fact, a Hastings resident. NOTICE TO BIDDERS Division II (which includes athletes from Hastings and Delton) event will be staged in Grandville and the Division HI event will take place in Comstock Park. Saxons qualifying for State are Nick Deline (shot put), Isaac Solmes (discus), Jason Goggins (long jump) and the 400 relay team of Bruce Carpenter, Adam Schantz, Brandon Dahn and Sam Stafford. Panthers qualifying for State are Regan Doele, Jamie Comer, Kody Louden, Kris Pease, Josh Austin, John Sackett and Nick Marshall. The junior vanity Saxons pounded out 13 hits in a first game 11-9 baseball victory May 24 over Barry County foe Maple Valley at Hastings High School. Hastings opened the scoring with two runs in the first inning and then tallied two in the second, one in the third, two in the fourth and four in the sixth. Maple Valley scored one in the second inning, one in the third, four in the fifth and three in the seventh. Jeremy Shilling had three hits for Hastings including one double. Shilling also drove in three runs and was the winning pitcher. Brandon Burke and David Wilson each had two hits. Burke had a double and three RBI, while Wilson drove in two runs. Ryan Stamm and Cory Pettengill also FAST conditioning program to be offered Pennock Hospital Rehabilitation Services and Wellness Center will offer the "FAST" summer conditioning program, starting July 3. The program is geared to student athletes who want to improve their speed, strength and balance for the 2000-2001 seasons. FAST will physically prepare them for their next sport FAST stands for Functional Core, Agility and Strength Training. This program is designed to help student athletes get into shape before their season starts, which can lower the risk of injury (strains and sprains). Program highlights will include pre­ post program physical assessment (body fat analysis and flexibility screen), functional core training (abdominals, hips, low back), speed and agility drills, totiowmg: Models. Super Stocks and Sportsman cars this Saturday at the Berlin Raceway. A field of more than 90 race teams will have practice on the paved one-half mile Marne course beginning at 1 p.m. Time trials are at 4 p.m. and the first preliminary event is set for 7 p.m. The three feature races will highlight the card. Rain caused postponement of the threein-one racing program last Saturday. EARN *9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN Signups Underway... OPEN HOUSE Gun Lake Area Sewer & Water Authority 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings, Ml 49058 • EOE Please Join Us! WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7th 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Mortgage Burning, Refreshments & Tours 12588 MARSH ROAD CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE “For / know the plans I have for you, " declares the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah »11 above address Al proposals must be plainly marked as to their contents. The Board reserves the right to reject any or el proposals or to waive irregularities m the best siteresr of the Commission DOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Norman Jack Lenz, Chairman Donald WlUcutt, Member D. David Dykstra, Member May this be a wonderfid celebration of your achievements and a time to reflect on the Lord’s many blessings \l . Dalton Rocket football players and cheerleaders must register Wednesday, May 31, Thursday, June 1 or Friday, June 2 at 6 p.m. in the Delton Kellogg Middle School cafeteria. If you have any questions, call Jim Batcher at (616) 672-7027. (Photo provided) loin the nursing assistant dass at Thomapple Manor and make a difference in the lives of others The class will be held lune 15 through lune 29 and is not in session on weekends After successful completion of state testing, wage will increase to SI0.65 per hour. To ensure the safety of our resi­ dents and staff, al! applicants are subject to crimi­ nal background checks and drug screens. Apply for this opportunity In person by lune 9 at: ... and other graduates! Specifications and additional information may be obtained a the Road Commission Office at the member/new participant. Registration deadline is July 1. but space is limited. Call the Health and Wellness Center at 948-3139 for more information. After two weeks of inactivity because of inclement weather, many of the Midwest's leading drivers will compete in the Spring Championship races for Late Congratulations, Becky Crack Sealing plyomefrics, weight training and more. Presentations on nutrition and other topics related to athletics will also be included. The program starts July 5 and concludes Aug. 4. The first week meets Wednesday and Thursday only and Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday thereafter. Sessions will be 9-11 a.m. Registration includes unlimited use of the Health and Wellness Center during the five-week period as well as a t-shirt Coat for the 18 sessions is $160 for a Wellness Center member/return participant and $173 for a noa- 3-in-l show at Berlin Saturday ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS BARRY COUNTY R0A0 COMMISSION Sealed proposals wil be received a ths office of ths Bany County Road Commission. 1725 West M­ 43 Highway, P.O. Boz 158. Hastings. Ml 49058. until 1040 AM.. Tuesday. June 20. 2000. lor the had two hits, while Ted Greenfield and Brad Currier each had one hit Hastings (2-21, 0-11) dropped the second game of the doubleheader. 13-10. Maple Valley rallied for three runs in the top of the first and then added one in the second, two in the third, one in the fourth and six in the sixth. Hastings managed one run in the first, one in the second, one in the third, six in the fourth and one in the fifth. Ted Greenfield had three hits in the defeat, Ryan SUmm had two hits and Jeremy Shilling had two hits and two RBI. Brandon Burke, David Wilson and Robert Bunge each had one hit with Wilson's base rap scoring a Saxon run. Notice is hereby given that the City of Hastings is now providing bi-weekly tree limb and branch pickup. We are picking up materials up to six inch­ es in diameter on the second and fourth Monday of each month (or shortly thereafter). City crews will be picking up tree limbs, branches and other woody materials during these pickups. The crews will also pick up grass clippings, plant materials, leaves or other small, loose or non-woody com­ postable yard waste if such materials are placed adjacent to the curbs in compostable "krafT-type paper bags (two-bag limit per pickup please). Please do not place grass clippings or other loose materials adjacent to the street or curb. These materials will not be picked up and they obstruct the curb lines and storm sewers and are unsight­ ly. Please help us keep Hastings beautiful! Everil G. Manahum City Clerk Notice al Mortoaoa Foractouura Saia THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTWG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WIX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - DetauB has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nei C. Vanderroest. an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to Union Federal Bar* of IndtanapoNa f/k/a Union Federal Savings Bar* d IndtanapcUs. Mortgagee, dated May 10.1906, and recorded on May 21. 1996 in Uber 661. on Page 25. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ■ claimed to be due al the dale hereof lhe sum of RFTY THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT AND 28/100 dcOars ($50,548.28). inducing interest al 8 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w* be foredoeed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of Own. al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p m., on Jun* 15.2000. Said promisee are sMuated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, erf are described as: A pared of land m the Southwest fractional t/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 Wool, described as beginning at a point which b 1266.56 feet East and 515JO feel North d Vw Southwest comer of Section 6. Tcwn 1 North. Range 10 West, running thence North 14 degrees 25 minutes East, for 88 feet, thence South 51 degrees 26 minutes East for 177 fed to an intersection with the normal shore hne of Pine Lake, thence Southwesterly along said shore line for 48 feet, thence North 66 degrees 16 rnirMos West for 146 foet to the place of beginning The redempton period shaR be 6 month(s) from the dais of such sale, unices dswmined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, m wfoch case the redemption period snail be 30 days from the date d such sale. Dated May 4. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593 1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. SuMe 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #991011257 Panthers (6/1) �The Hasting! Banner - Thursday, June 1,2000 - Page 13 Teacher urges Hastings graduates to make good choices High school teacher peg Boucher urged graduates to make responsible choices. Steven Obreiter shared speaking duties with other 4.0 students, who are not known officially as "valedictorians.‘ Hastings High School teacher Peg Boucher urged seniors attending com­ mencement exercises at Hastings High School Friday to “let the choices you make today be choices you can live with tomor­ row .* "All our headlines today indicate a world in moral decay." Boucher told the gradu­ ates. "A world with children shooting chil­ dren. a 50 percent divorce rate. HIV and AIDS running rampant, God being taken out of schools and our lives. Basically, a world that has not made very many good choices. And here you arc. on the brink of moving into that world with huge choices waiting lo be made — careers, mates, fami­ lies. religion. "1 believe this class of 2000 can show the rest of us that there is hope, that people can make good and moral choices once again. But first, you must realize that every choice you make affects others and that you are responsible for your choices. The courts are full of cases where people want to blame others for the stupid choices they themselves have made. Our world would be a much better place if people chose not to shoot others, if people chose not to do drugs, if people chose not to drive drunk, if people chose to remember 'Love your neighbor.' if people chose to be married be­ fore they had children, if people chose to get involved in politics, volunteerism and their communities m whole. "We can wo longer stand by and alfow people to tell us that these things are not our fault. That politicians and people in the headlines are no longer responsible for their personal lifestyles, that parents are no longer responsible for their children, or that children are no longer responsible for their behavior. These are individual choices. There are also choices that will shape the quality and perhaps quantity of your lives. Every one of them should be made with great thought and deliberation and the ques­ tion, Can I live with the consequences?’ The T generation has forgotten about con­ I was an athlete in high school and college and even many of the games I coached. They were always at the end of the phone when I needed advice or just an ear, espe­ cially my mom. who still patiently an­ swers all my *kid* questions, any time, day or night. But the most important thing they taught me was that choices did have consequences and that I needed to think through those decisions. That made it very easy when some of those tough decisions had to be made. It made it easy for me to always give 100 percent, easy to find a ca­ reer that wasn’t just for the money, and easy to find a husband who meant it when he made a commitment. "Throughout these past seven years at Hastings, there have been limes I ques­ tioned why 1 chose teaching. But when a group of students from this class showed up in my room to ask me to speak at their graduation, I knew why. There have been limes in my 13-year marriage that I ques­ tioned my choice of a mate. But when 1 see who he's helped me to become and what a great dad and husband he is, I know why. There have been times I've questioned my choice of even having a family. But when I see my two sons come running up for a hug when I come home. 1 know why. There have even been times I questioned why I believe in God. But when I went through the births of my two sons and my father's death. I knew why. ‘These past four years, most of yon have had some pretty tough decisions, like What class should I take? 'Who should I go to the prom with? or ‘Should I eat that thing they tell me is a burrito or not? But sequences. but as you learned in my class, every decision has consequences. "So how should we make these choices? Look at all the possible choices and con­ sider what could happen for each one. Con­ sider all the risks involved. All solutions have consequences and can you live with all the possibilities? "The hardest part is looking to people who wc can trust and who arc reliable re­ sources for guidance in these choices, in the next few years, those mindless parents of yours who have been babbling in tongues, will miraculously begin to make sense! “I have been very lucky in my life. As I grew up. I had two wonderful parents who loved and supported me in all that I did. They came to all my sporting events when now. the rea' fun begins. The headlines of tomorrow will be decided by your choices. Every decision you make will determine your future and ours. From individual choices of health, career and family to soci­ ety's choices of cloning, abortion and who will lead us into the 21st century. "These choices arc now yours. Class of 2000. Will your legacy be the easy way and the continuation of society’s poor choices, or will you rise to the challenge and do what's right? Will you think about the impact of each of your choices and take the responsibility that goes with them, or will you become part of our selfish and ap­ athetic country? "I look at this class and I see so much potential. I see doctors and politicians, teachers and factory workers, moms and dads. I see all of you as people who can choose to make yourselves anything you want to be. I see a generation who can choose to make this world a better place for all of our children. 'Choices have consequences. Make your choices ones you and all of us can live with tomorrow." A walk lo the podium preceded the receiving of the all-important document denoting students’ completion of high school. Danielle Bowman, who also received a 4.0, is pictured. Ivy Malone, one of four students with a straight 4.0 GPA. gave some words of wisdom to her classmates. Sam Stafford was one of four straight 4.0 students speaking at commencement. LEGAL NOTICES State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Filo No. 2000-22886-DE Estate of FRED G. GNATUK, Deceased Date of birth: July 4. 1915 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent Fred A. Gnatuk. who lived at’11876 Lakeway Drive. Ptamwek. Michigan died Mvch 21.2000. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Wayne A. Gnatuk. named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or lo both the probate court at 3927 Royster Road. Lexington, Kentucky 40516 and the named/propoeed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of th® notice. Date 5/22/00 W Fred Allen. Jr (Pl 0129) Lewis Allen 136 E Michigan Avenue. Suite 800 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (616) 386-7600 Wayne A Gnatuk 3927 Royster Road Lewngton. KY 40516 (606)294-7272 . (8/1) NOTICE TO CREDITORS ANO CLAIMANTS Creators and ctamants at KMG ENTERPR1SES. LLC., a Michigan hmted liaMity company, are notified that the Company was dissolved as a limited liability company undei the Michigan Limited Lability Company Act. effective May 18. 2000 If you have a claim against the Company, you must comply with the following (a) prepare a writ­ ten Statement of your claim, describing the nature of the claim, the dollar amount of the claim, if known, and if not known, an estimate, and the cir­ cumstances on which it a based. Please indude the name, address, and telephone number of a person who can provide information about your clam if the Company wishes to obtain additional information, (b) mail the written statement of KMG ENTERPRISES. LLC. at the toMowmg address: 2384 Pine Hollow Drive. East Lansing. Michigan 48823 If you have a claim agamst the Company, it will be barred unless is commenced within one year after the date of publication of this notice. The notice is given pursuant to Section 807 of the Michigan Limited Lability Company Ad (6/1) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure sate TH« ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OB TAIN WIL L BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default nas been made ■n the condttions of a mortgage made by CherylLynn M Hammond (original mortgagors) to Rock Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 19. 1996, and recorded on August 27. 1996 in Liber 670. on Page 627. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ContiMortgaqe. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated August 19.1996. which was recorded on April 24 1997. m Liber 692. on Page 274, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due al the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIVE AND 71/100 dollars (874.105 71). including interest at 12 850% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on July 6. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Parcel 1: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 25. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, thence South 868 71 feet for place of beginning, thence South for 10 feet: thence East 577.51 feet, thence North 218.71 feet, thence West 368 8 feet, thence South 208 71 feet: thence West 206 71 feet to place of beginning Parcel 2: A parcel of land r the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Described as Commencing 40 RODS South of the Northwest comer of said Section 25; thence South 206 7 feet thence East 208 7 East, thence North 208 7 feet, thence West 208 7 feet; to place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 25. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593 1302 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys and Counselor 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fte *990809336 Tigers (622) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato T1«S FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tracy L Tobias and Julie A Tobias husband and wife (original mortgagors) lo Rock Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 17.1996. and recorded on October 29. 1996 in Uber 676. on Page 778. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ContiMortgage. Assignee by an assignment dated October 17. 1996. which was recorded on July 28. 1997. m Uber 703. on Page 136, Barry County Records, on wtv-h mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 33/100 dollars (857.213.33). including interest at 12.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in sucn case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p m . on June 29. 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing at the Southeast comer post of Section 13. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, thence Westerly along the South line o» said Section 13, 1749 feet tot a place of hsgmntng thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 330 feet, thence Westerly parallel with the East and West Section line of said Section 13 to the center of Burroughs Road, thence Southerly along the centerline of Burroughs Road to the South line of said Section 13. thence Easterly along the South line of said Section 13 to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: Mav 18. 200U FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200015541 Tigers (6H5) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTE MPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Ames and Helena Ames, husband and wife (origmal mortgagors) to United Companies Landing Corporation. Mortgagee, elated December 2, 1997. and recorded on December 9. 1997 on Document » 1005056, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to United Companies Lending Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated February 9. 2000. which was recorded on Apt! 10. 2000, on Document #1042969. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTEEN THOU­ SAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT AND 45/100 DOLLARS (817.878 45). including interest at 13.990% per annum. Under the power of sate contained tn said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby gven that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pari of them, at public venue, at Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 190 p.m . on June 15. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Starting at a point 1320 feet South of the Northwest corner of Section 24. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, thence South 460 feet, thence East 330 feel thence North 460 uet. thence West 330 feet to the place of beginning. Excepting therefrom starting at a point 1575 feet South of the North West comer of Section 24. thence South 205 feet thence East 330 feet thence North 205 feet, thence West 330 feet to the Place of Beginning MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME DESCRIPTION 1978 REDMAN 1113A6031 SIN­ GLEWIDE MOBILE HOME Borrower, being the true and lawful owner of record of tne Mobile Home being mortgaged wrth the property, declares that it is Borrower s intent that the mobile home lose its nature as personal­ ty and become really. Borrower further declares that the mobile home shall remam permanently attached as a pari of the reai property and will not be removed therefrom The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance wrt'i 1948CL 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 11. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-594-4513 Trott 8 Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Teiegraoh Road. Suite 100 B'ngham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200013809 Dolphins (6/8) Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 10,2000-7« pjn. Caked to order and Pledge of Alsgtence. Present Haute, Palmer. Hanaford, WWtora, Munjoy. McKenna. Edwards. Deputy DaMaagd, Deputy Clerk McMeilen and eighteen (18) guests. Minutes of the regular meeting held on Apr! 12. 2000 approved. Minute* of the special meeting held on May 1, 2000 approved. Minutes of the dosed session of the spec* meeting held on May 1.2000 approved. Treasurers report received and placed on fite. Zoning Administrator's report received and placed on file PCI Buiding/Etoctrical Permits report received and placed on file. Motion to retain Mr. Detttoff, Planner from McKenna Associates, to hold a workshop al a cost of 8600.00. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 76. to amend ARTICLE III. SECTION 3 56 of Rutland Charter Township's Zoning Ordinance. Motion to approve permit to sen firework* at Wal-Mart, for Paramount Promotions. Motion to pay vouchers and payroll vouchor*. Motion to refer Mr. Robert McKay's rezoning request back to the Planning Commission to con­ sider Land Use Plan. Motion to concur with Planning Commission and rezone Property *08-13-013-001 -X from "Cl"<(U. a Motion to concur with ’ Planning Commission and amend ARTICLE XX SECTION 20.27; ARTICLE XXIII - SECTIONS 23.01, 23.02, 23.03 of the Rutland Charter Township'* Zoning Ordinance. Motion to excuse Trustee Palmer from meeting to be held on June 14. 2000. due to vacation. Motion to approve battot wonting for Library Millage Motion to approve Resolution No. 74, to do dust control on gravel roads in the Township at a cost of 821.060 00 Motion to approve payment to Birch Fire Department, for annual assessment, in the amount of 876.552.69 Motion to adjourn Adjournment at 8:40 p.m. Respectfuiy submitted. Robin McKanna. Ctork Attested toby: Robert M. Edwards. Supervisor (6-1) State of Mfchigen 5th Judicial Circuit Barry County NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 99-709-CH Court Address 220 W State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no (616) 948-4810 Brass-Mar Water Wais. Inc. 13427 Frui Ridge Ave Kent C*y. Ml 49330 Plaintiff Robert L. Jordon (P49387) Blakeslee & Fry. PLC 23 North Mam Street Rockford. Ml 49341 (616)866-9593 Plaintiff Attorney v. Defendant(s) Jeff Bomback - 13095 Pinewood, Gowen, Ml 49326; and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Warwick. 1902 7th Court North. Un* B. Lake Worth. FL 33461. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 1 On February 10. 2000 the 5th Circuit Court of Barry County Michigan judges in favor of the plaintiff(*). Brass-Mar Water Wells. Inc and against the defendant(s). Roger Warwick and wife, and Jeff Bomback. 2 On Thursday. July 13. 2000 @ 190 p m. ft public auction to be held at Hastings. Michigan. Be. ry County Courthouse (East Door) in this county. I shall offer for safe to the highest bidder all of the right, title and interest of defendant(s) in and to the following property: EXHIBIT ‘A’ Located in Thomapple TownsL.p, Barry Count'/, Michigan, with a street address of 3347 Eagleview Court. Middleville, and more particu­ larly described as PflrjaJA That part of the Eaz* 1/2, Southwest 1/4. Section 25. Town 4 North, Range 10 West. Thornapple Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 cor­ ner of said section; thence North 90 degrees X minutes East 1325 13 feet along the East-West 1/4 line of said section to the point of beginning; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 286.0 feet along said East West 1/4 line; thence South 00 degrees 03 mmute* 57 seconds West 874 69 feet along the East line of the West 286 feel of said East 1/2. Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 16 mmutes; X seconds West 253.01 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minute* 57 seconds West 385.57 feet; thence North 56 degrees 27 minutes 26 seconds West 39.57 feet along the centerline of Irvmg Road; thence North 00 degrees 03 mmutes 57 seconds East 1235.19 feet along the West line of said East 1/2, Southwest 1/4 to the point of begmnmg. Date: 4/25/00 Sgt WfhamC Johnson Barry County Sheriff Department (6/15) �p*9« 14 - Tbe Hulngt Banner - Thunday, Jun* 1.2000 Area clubs, Swartz Creek gather for Mayor Exchange luncheon Don Reid, winner of the Book of Golden Deeds award, is shown with his family, including (from left) daughters Cindy Winebrenner and Carolyn Cappon. wife Dorothy, and sons Steve and Don. Amber Wilde was presented a leadership grant by Gayle Marsh of the Barry County Red Cross. It was time for members of various civic organizations to gather last Thursday at the Hastings Country Club for the annual Mayor Exchange Luncheon, sponsored each year by the Hastings Exchange Club. The luncheon was followed by the introduction of Swartz Creek Mayor Pro Tan Donna McCoy, who stood in during mayor exchange activities last week for the Swartz Creek mayor, who was ill. . The Exchange Club presented longtime area resident Don Reid with the "Book of Golden Deeds Award.” which honors members of the community who serve their fellow citizens. Reid has been a volunteer for many local organizations over the yean, including sharing his talent as an organ player with seniors at the Barry County Commission on Aging and Thor­ napple Manor. He was described at the luncheon as "a man with a warm and caring personality " When accepting the award. Reid quoted a poem that described his mission in life. The poem ended, "Let me sit in a house by the side of the road and be a friend to man.” Reid Mid helping people has "been my hfe* Also at the luncheon, high school seniors Andrew Safie and Amber Wilde were honored. Safie won a scholarship to attend the Junior Red Cross Leadership 2000 conference Wilde received a $100 leadership grant Safie. son of James and Carla Safie, has been involed in the high school marching and symphonic bands for four years, played in the Hastings City Band in 1997, was a member of FFA, played in the band at the FFA state convention, was nominated to be in the FFA National Band in 199#. was an alternate for the Youth for Understanding United States to Finland Senate scholarship, was an exchange student in Finland last summer, volunteered al the Red Cross last year, completing Disaster Training, and was on call for potential Y2K trouble on New Year's Eve 1999. Through the FFA he maintained a community comer in the summer of 1998. assisted in building the Tangletown playground superstructure, was a fifth grade camp counselor his junior year, attended the Rotary Life Leadership camp as a sophomore, currently visits friends at Tendercare, and is going to the Middle East this summer on a study trip about the Crusades. He will attend Asbury College in Kentucky this fall. Wilde, daughter of Lowell and Tammy Wilde, has been a member of the Hastings Science Olympiad team since sixth grade. She has won 21 medals and two state medals and is the most decorated Science Olympiad member ever recorded at Hastings. She has also been captain of the Science Club, leader of the Science Show team and head captain of Science Olympiad for four years. She will travel to Florida this summer for a marine biology study experience. She has been involved in school band programs for seven years, was a member of the City Band, and was lead alto saxophone of the jazz band. She went on scholarship to Blue Lake Fine Arts camp this past summer. She gives flute, piano and saxophone lessons in her spare time. She has also done a lot of volunteering, working in a soup kitchen, delivering Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets, starting a blanket drive for the animal shelter, and helping at Tendercare. She has been involved with the Red Cross for over two years in a variety of volunteer activities and will be trained in disaster . relief this summer. She will attend Western Michigan University this fall. Also at the luncheon, Bonnie Ballinger, executive director of the Barry Community Foundation, gave a presentation on her organization. Those seated at the head table during the luncheon included (from left) Bonnie Ballinger of the Barry Community Foundation, Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell. Swartz Creek Mayor p"0 Tern Donna McCoy, Linda Campbell, and Dorothy and Don Reid. Members of several local organizations gathered together for the luncheon and program. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Caii.945-9554 FORECLOSED HOMES A Cut Above Lawn Service Low or $0 Down! 7475 Hammond Rd. Freeport, Ml 49325 Gov’t & Bank Repos • Commercial and Residential • 616-765-3809 being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings. 1-800-501-1777 . Andrew Safie received a scholarship during the luncheon. VISIT US on the HET with up to the moment information on news items Log on at iadnews.com Donna McCoy, mayor pro tern of Swartz Creek, speaks during the luncheon. STREET NAME SIGNS 911 emergency! Home Address Signs fj REQCJRED>Y NEH BARKY COl NTT ORDINANCE Made while you wait - 5 minutes Cafl & Pick Up Private Drive - Private Road Signs “Any Name" Pvt Rd Signs Action Signs kxtot,Jnm £»’ Blwsl 1011 E. State St.. Hastings (616) 945-0542 ••wi to, 888-577-7446 PRIVATE DRIVE SIGNS Dana Madolc (616) 765-3361 dam fa voyagcr.net Jeff Hnusc (414) 945-5715 jdhausefa voyaeer.ent ext 5224 NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING 10:30 a.m., June 6, 2000 FOR THE TURNING OF NAGLE ROAD FROM GRANGE ROAD TO BARNUM ROAD. SECTION 29. IRVING TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY MICHI­ GAN INTO A NATURAL BEAUTY ROAD The Barry County Road Commission has been requested to turn Nagle Road from Grange Road to Barnum Road in Section 29, Irving Township. Barry County, Michigan into a Natural Beauty Road. The meeting will be held at the Barry County Road Commission office located at 1725 West M-43 Highway. Hastings, Michigan at 10:30 a.m. on June 6,2000. “You Grow il, We’ll Mow it” NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 10:00 a.m., June 6, 2000 FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF SOLOMON ROAD FROM ECKERT ROAD TO 108TH STREET. SECTION 4 & 5. IRVING TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN The Barry County Road Commission has been requested to abandon Solomon Road in Sections 4 & 5, from Eckert Road to 108th Street, Irving Township, Barry County. Michigan. The meeting will be held at the Barry County Road Commission office located at 1725 West M-43 Highway, Michigan at 10:00 a.m., on June 6, 2000. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 1.2000 - Page 15 WINNER...continued from page 1 The show aired Sunday, May 28, and Pohl is expecting his winnings to arrive some lime this week. The bad news is that a nasty, greedy un­ cle is going to take away a goodly portion of the cash. "I am a contractor, so I have lo pay quar­ terly taxes,” he said. "So HI send a chunk in right away for taxes.” The rest of the money will be spent on paying off bills and remodeling his threebedroom home. The real payoff for him. he said, was a free trip to New York with his wife, Lisa, and the fun he had being on the show. "It was a ball," he said. "I think every­ body should do it." Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 LEGAL NOTICES ' --j;^ ■ A,’'--*- Hastings schools contribute to new library The Central Elementary Student Council presents a check to Barbara Schondelmayer tor $100 The capital campaign goal is $3 5 million to build the new library THORN APPLE MANOR...continued from page 1 “At this lime, we do not have a specific targeted request amount," Geiger wrote. The FIA presented the information May 9 about the budget problems to the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Geiger wrote that Thomapple Manor and the FIA Hastings Alumni Banquet June 10 The 113th annual Hastings Alumni Ban­ quet will be held Saturday. June 10, at the Hastings High School cafeteria. A 6 p.m. punch table will be followed by a 6:30 dinner. Tickets, at $9 apiece, are available al Bosley Pharmacy or from Donna Kinney, 415 North Taffct Drive. Give the gift of knowledge...a subscription to The BANNER 945-9554 will likely request county allocation “during the commissioner's annual budget process.” There will ne a private meeting Mon­ day. June 5. to discuss a possible millage. The FIA board will be in attendance with Lynn Sommerfeld. Thomapple Manor Ad­ ministrator. "Perhaps a ‘Friends of Thomapple Manor* organization will develop as a re­ sult of this meeting." Geiger wrote. “It is our hope that this first meeting will be the beginning of a ‘grass-roots’, community support type of a group to help pass a po­ tential millage." Thomapple Manor is owned by Barry County, and provides low-income families with therapy and adult care. Medicaid pa­ tients constitute 73 percent of that manor’s in-house care, Patrick Horn, a public ac­ countant, explained. Medicare patients arc another 13 percent. New payment policies imposed by the federal government for Medicare and Medi­ caid patients arc part of the cause of finan­ cial problems al Thomapple Manor. About $200,000 in fees was considered “disallowed” by Medicare and Medicaid iti 1999. and remain unpaid. Those costs are being appealed by the manor. In addition. Medicare and Medicaid also paid $400,000 less for services al the facil­ ity this year as a result of the changed payment policies. Thomapple Manor has put changes into effect lo keep the facility operating. Expen­ ditures have been reduced by $550,000 this past year in an attempt to accommodate the loss of revenue. Revenue for the manor was down $1 million in 1999, as outpatient therapy made in-house stays shor.cr or completely unnecessary. There were 250 discharges in 1999, 100 more than the previous year. CLIMB Mt. YMCA • Thanks, Barry County, for helping the YMCA of Barry- County raise over $5,000 to help send disadvantaged youth to YMCA programs this summer. • Special thanks to the following volunteers who climbed and raised pledges to make this event a Maggie and Scott Coleman Judy Bierlcin Jamie Murphy Jan Bowers Courtney Collison Mark Chnstcnsen Tim Girrbach Joe Booher Dar Ixaf Don Myers Todd Staple) Dec Lowell Diane Ebaugh Chn» Youngs Dave Rugg Paul Guenther Man Burghdoff Sue Peterson Lindsay Overmire Robin Silverman Chad Neil Mike Eastman Justin Marti si us Janine Dalman Steve Laubaugh Siam Wilkinson Shelly Rxhey Tammy Nemetz Jacob and Maggie Buehl Marsh Evans Deb Hewitt Hastings Jaycees Max and Evelyn Rappa'od Laura Bnsboe I jurene Rugg Tia dcGuu Mark Peterson Chns Silverman Dan and Brenda S’rooman Tim Schoesscl Bn an Martst us Laura Hubert Molly Arnold Roxanne Potter Bill Bradley John Nemetz Andy Cove YMCA of Barry Count 616-945-4574 • Special thanks to the following corporations for sponsoring this special event: MIKING Occupancy is currently at 88 percent, when the budget had been planned for 92.5 per­ cent occupancy, the previous year's cnsus. The difficulties that the manor is facing also can be attributed to advanced medical and health practices. The average life ex­ pectancy has steadily risen, as Sommerfeld said in a previous interview, “People are living longer. They’re healthier, and they’re not coming in. When you get patients, they arc sicker, more acute and need more services.” Geiger referred Banner interview ques­ tions to Sommerfeld, who said that the board is in the process of “strategizing,” and will have further information available at a later time. Until such time, he chose not to comment on any outstanding plans. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS HRM IS A DfiBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Detautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Neil C. Vanderroest, an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to Union Federal Bank of Intfsnapotis t%'a Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee. May 15.1996. and recorded on May 28. 1996 in Uber 661. on Page 751. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND AND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY AND 09/100 dollars ($83.790 09). including interest at 8 375% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and rhe statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, Ml, at 1 00 p.m on June 15. 2000. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Commencing at the point commonly described as Land Contract recorded in Liber 404. Page 699 and in the Memorandum of Land Contract recorded in Uber 424. Page 172 as being 1.250 23 feet East of ano 24? 75 feet North of the Southwest comer of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. PratneviWe Township, Barry County Michigan thence North 01 degree 45 mmutes West 158 feet to the True Pomt of begin­ ning. thence North 01 degree 45 mmutes West 25 feet, thence South 88 degrees 03 mmutes 38 seconds West 50 60 feet: thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West 7 15 feet: thence North 38 degrees 44 minutes 00 seconds West 294 75 feet thence North 52 de-rees 07 minutes East 100 00 feet, thence South 38 d '.yees 46 mmutes 26 seconds East 218 09 feet: thence South 45 degrees 03 minutes 42 seconds East 52.72 feet; thence South 66 degrees 16 mmutes 00 seconds East 126.13 feet to an intermediate traverse fine of the shore of Pme Lake: thence along said tra­ verse hne south 09 degrees 56 mmutes 36 sec onds West 79.27 feet to the end of sato traverse line thence North 81 degrees 23 minutes 00 sec onds West 124 25 feet io the point of beginning including lands lying between said intermediate traverse Ime and the waters of Pme Lake Subject to an easement for purposes of ingress and egress 12 feet in width, the Southeasterly Ime of which is described as Commencing at the point commonly described m Land Contract recorded m Liber 404 Page 699 and m the Memorandum of Land Contract record­ ed m Liber 424 Page 172. as bemg 1.250.23 feet East of and 247 75 feet North of the Southwest comer of section 6. Town 1 North, range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan, thence North 01 degree 45 mmutes West 183 00 feet thence North 14 degrees 21 mmutes 44 sec onds East (previously described as North 14 degrees 25 mmutes Easy 88 00 feet, thence North 45 degrees 03 minutes 42 seconds West 29 65 feet to the pomt of beginning; thence South 6i degrees 18 minutes 52 seconds West 104 66 feet to the point of ending The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 324! a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 4 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite i00 Bmgham Farms Ml 48025 File *990909807 Panthers (6/1) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice ts hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals wfl conduct a public hearing for the following: CASE NUMBER V-19-2000 - Tom Sherburne (applicant), Ester Wang (property owner). LOCATION: At 10815 E. Shore Dr. on the East side off Sprague Rd. in Sec. 6, Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting e variance to erect a 2-story 26.5-ft x 32.4-ft addition to an existing home that is too ctoee to tie comer side tot line I 2-fL (the minimum is 25-ft.) in the RL-2 zoning district. CASE NUMBER V-20-2000 - George and Ruth Anne Tytec (applicants^ LOCATION: At 11745 Fair Lake Dr. on toe Eaat stoeoff Cobb Rd. in Sec. 11, Barry TWp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect an attached garage 26x4O-ft to an existing homo that is too ctoee to too side tot Hne 14-ft on toe NE cor­ ner and 16.05-ft on too NW comer (toe minimum is 18-ft) in the RL-1 zoning district CASE NUMBER V-21-2000 - Marc Bauchle (applicant); Merc and Denny Bouchle (proper­ ty owner). LOCATION: At 129 Sweetheart Lane on toe NE side off Hickory Rd. in Sec. 29. Johnstown »wp ______ PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 24x32-ft detached accessory building higher than allowed 24-ft to peak (the maximum is 16-ft to peak) in toe RL-1 zoning district CASE NUMBER V-22-2000 - Gerald end Linda Molitor (appUcants). LOCATION: At 4210 Treia End on too South side of too road in Sec. 4. OrangovBo Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect an 18.3-ft x 28-ft addition to an existing home and attached garage toat is too dose to toe aide lot Uno 117-ft at too NE comer end 14 2-ft at too SE comer (too minimum is 16-ft). also requesting a variance to erect an addition to the existing garage 10x16-ft and 4x10 ft to the front of too house on the SW comer. CASE NUMBER V-23-2000 - Robert Bums (applicant). LOCATION: Al 1210 East Bristol Road on toe South side between Wham Dr. & *4-37 in Sec. 15. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 7x18-ft covered front porch onto an existing homo that is too dose to toe side tot kw 7-ft (too mini­ mum is 14-ft) and ctooor to toe front tot Hne 13-ft (toe minimum is 56-ft), also requesting a variance to erect a 12x30-1! wood dock wito 12x20-ft screen enclosure on too rear of the house in the RL-1 zoning district. CASE NUMBER V-24-2000 - Gerald Hepler (applicant). LOCATION: At 4561 Indian Isle Dr. on toe lakeside of! Loinaar Rd in Sec X. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect an I1 9x20 1 -ft addition and a 12x 10-ft addition to an existing homo toat is too dose to too side tot Hne 6.15-ft (too minimum is 10-ft) and too dose to the rear tot line 9.5-ft (toe minimum is 10-ft) and too dose to toe front lot lino 32-ft (the minimum is 35­ ft) in the RL-1 zoning district CASE NUMBER V-25-20X - John Parker (applicant). LOCATION: 1801 Star School Rd. on toe East side between Tarry Lane and River Rd. in Sec. 21. Hastings TkpPURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect an 8x2841 and 18x16-11 L-ahapod addNon to an exiating homo toot is too dooo to too road right of way 19-ft. CASE NUMBER V-26-2000 - John and Christine Brundage (applicants), Vfckl Moe Sherman (applicant). LOCATION: Al 3071 Waal Shore Dr. on too East side oft Hickory Rd. in Sec. X, Johnstown Twp-_______ PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a deck 7x26.5 ft. and 14x23 ft. L-shaped to be 1 foot from toe front tot lino toe existing house is too dose to the front lot line 8 ft. (the minimum is 35 ft.) and requesting tobe25ft.iutoestoelotline (tho minimum is 9 ft.) in the RL-1 zoning district. MEETING DATE: Juno 13. 2000 TIME: 7X p.m. PLACE: Community Room in toe Courts and Law Building at 220 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan. Site inspection of the above des^bed propar­ ties wfl be completed by toe Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present took views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing wfl be given toe opportunity to bo heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may bo mailed to toe address listed below or taxed to 616-948-4820. The variance applications are available for public inspection at too Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please cal too Planning Office at (616) 948-4830 for further information. Tho County of Barry wfl provide necessary auxflary aids and services, such as signers for tho hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals wito disabilities at toe mootingtoearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals wrth disabilities requiring auxiiary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or caMmg the following; Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891. DebtaeS. Smith. Barry County Clerk (6/1) SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Cail 945-9554 ' '■ ' ' . • ' MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Robert A Tremaln A Associates, P.C. Is a debt collector and wo are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any in formal ton obtained will bo used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT JAMES BERNHEISEL and STEPHANIE ANN BERNHEISEL. h<s wife, to CAPSTONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated October 19. 1998. and recorded on October 27, 1998, Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by MESNE assignment to BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, NA, AS TRUSTEE, by m assignment dated March 27. 2000. and recorded on April 17. 2000. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgaged there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of sixty thousand thirty three and 46/100 Dollars ($60.033 46), including interest at 10.990% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wtN be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 p.m. on June 22. 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. BARRY County. Michigan and are ONE ACRE OF GROUND. 10 RODS EAST AND WEST BY 16 RODS NORTH AND SOUTH OUT OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL, 1/4 OF SECTION 3. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wrth 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale Dated May 18. 2000 BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. NA. AS TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue ' Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009 6616 (6/8) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Saia THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bert P Maravich and Elaine M Maravich. husband and wife (ongmal mortgagors) to Old Kent Bank Southwest. A Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 24. 1992. and recorded on August 10. 1992 to Uber 551, on Page 453. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Old Kent Bank and Trust Company, Assignee by an assignment dated July 24. 1992. which was recorded on August 10. 1992. tn Liber 551. on Page 460. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWENTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTYFOUR AND 89/IX dollars ($27,134.89). includ­ ing interest at 7.875% ner annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wd) be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ct them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1X p.m., on Jufy 6. 2000. Sato premises we srtualed m TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to m this Commitment, situ­ ated In the County of Barry. Township of Johnstown. State al Michigan, is described as fol­ lows: Parcel 1: All those certain pieces of parcels of land described as follows, to-wrt. Part of Lots 2 and 3 of Block 1 of Paulina Beach, according to the recorded plat thereof, which is described as: Beginning at the Southeasterly comet of Lot 3; and running thence Northeasterly along the Easterly line of said Lot, 1095 feet to the Northeast corner of said Lot; thence Northwesterly 41 feet to a point distant 6 fee! Westerly from the Northwest corner of said Lot 3; thence Southwesterly to a pomt on the Southwesterly line of sato Lot 3. distance 12 feet Easterly from the Southwest comer of said Lot; thence Easterly along the Southwestern Ime of Lot 3. 28 >eet to the Place of Beginning. Together wrth the use of the driveway as now used, and as described m a certain deed recorded tn Uber 149 of Deeds, on Page 29 Subject to the trice use appurtenant to the property adjoining on the West Parcel 2: That Strip or parcel of land lying between the Northeriy hne of the Fine Lake Road and Fine Lake, and bounded Southeasterly by the straight extension of the Southeasterly Ime of Lot 3 of Block 1 of Paulina Beach, according to the recorded plat thereof; and bounded Northwesterly by a line running parallel therewith which would be an extension of a Ime from a point 6 feet Westerly from the Northwest corner of Mid Lot 3 extended to Fine Lake The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance wrth 1948CL 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 cays from the date of such sale Dated May 25. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1303 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors Xi 50 Telegraph Road. Suite IX Bingham Farms Ml 48025 Fite *20X15387 Ravens (6/22) �Page 16 - The Hastngs Banr>«* - Thursday, June 1.2000 and the last two months of his sentence will be suspended if he is successful on probation. COURT NCWS A woman accused of intentionally causing physical harm to her one-year-old daughter last December will stand trial for third degree child abuse Sept. II and 12, Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher ruled Thursday. Melissa Slack. 25, of Delton, is accused of injuring the child sometime between Dec. 12 and Dec. 24. 1999, in Orangeville Township. If convicted of the high court misdemeanor charge, she could be sentenced to a maximum of two years in prison. Expected to testify during the trial arc up to four doctors, one of whom works as a pathologist at Lansing's Sparrow Hospital. According to retained defense attorney David Gilbert, the doctor would testify as an expert and marges $800 for a consultation and $1,200 to testify. "Apparently, he charges by the word," said Fisher. Gilbert then asked to be dismissed from the case because Slack has allegedly failed to make payment arrangements. Fisher denied Gilbert's request. "I'm not trying to back out," said Gilbert. "Wc had an agreement and she hasn't lived up to it" "There is nothing in writing in your motion (to withdraw) as to what your Banner CLASSIFIEDS CallThe Hastings BANNER • 9^-9554 Kettl FOR RENT 2 bedroom in country setting, large yard. No pets, $490. plus utilities. 616- LOST: GRAY/TAN/WHITE CALICO CAT. Missing since 5/11/00. Answers to Maya. Re­ ward! 616-945-4702 1 BEDROOM, SMALL APT. PIANO TUNING, FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW OR $6 DOWN! Gov't A PIsho Service. Sicven Jewell. Bank Repot being sold now! Fi­ nancing available! Local listings. I-8OO-5OI-1777 ext. 5225. sutaot. Call 945-9888. PAINTING AND WALL COVERING: By The LAMINATE FLOORING AT $1.99 SQ. 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Nashville 517-852-9743. agreement was," said Fisher in denying the request In other court business last Thursday: • Shane Doom, 21, of Middleville, was sentenced to five years on probation, one year in jail and $2,000 in fines and costs with community service in lieu of half those fees on his conviction of second degree sexual assault. He was also granted work release solely for the purpose of community service, was ordered to have no contact with the victim, to attend mental Maith and substance abuse counseling, and to not possess or consume alcohol. Doorn had pleaded no contest to the charge in exchange for five original charges being dismissed. The original charges were three counts of third degree criminal sexual conduct with a 13-year-old girl and two counts of furnishing alcohol to a minor. Doorn was accused of having sex with the girl between Oct. 1 and Oct. 3, 1999, in Middleville. "1 didn't know much about the defendant until I read his personal history," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "It doesn't seem like be would engage in this type of behavior. He did well in high school, he did very well in college and he "I’m shocked that he would jeopardize his future by engaging in this behavior," said Kuzava. "The victim suffered greatly, she had to be hospitalized, she's in counseling and she still suffers from a lot of Doom's actions." * Kuzava said the victim's family does not feel that a jail sentence is enough punishment for Doom, but agreed to the plea agreement in the best interests of the victim to prevent having her testify in open court. "Since October, when this took place, I've fell guilt, fear, confusion, anger and sadness," said the victim. "I can't concentrate on my homework, I spent two weeks in a hospital for anger, depression and suicidal thoughts. I have panic attacks." t’ The R ri said she is working to pul the incident behind her, to move on and have a normal life without nightmares. She added that fear makes you/lo things you wouldn’t normally do." I didn't try to. . t ca, i was • Byron Keith Woods, 28, of Battle Creek was found guilty of probation violation for consuming marijuana. Woods had contended that he tested positive because he had taken the antihistamine, Sudafed. which he claimed metabolizes as T.H.C., the active ingredient in marijuana. His claim was determined to be falpe at a hearing on the matter May 18 and he is set to be sentenced June 1. • Jody Schreiner, 23. of Freeport was convicted of probation violation. He will be sentenced June 1. * Richard Mason, 46, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to assault with intent to penetrate a 14-year-old girl between Sept I. 1997 and Dec. 21. 1997. He is set to be sentenced June 1. Ex-local trooper killed In Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, NEV. - A 35-year-old Michigan Sta post was killed Friday when she was struck by a car W Vegas where she was vacationing with her family. . i t > Dana Marie VanAndel. formerly Dana Dailey, is survived by her son, Troy Dailey of Hastings, and her husband. Jack VanAndel, a deputy with the Muskegon County Sheriffs Department. VanAndel was reportedly walking east across southbound Int. 15 just north of the Flamingo Road exit ramp near the Las Vegas strip when she was struck. Las Vegas police reportedly said no broken down vehicles were located near the scene "so we don't know where she came from," according to an officer investigating the crash. “ ' VanAndel enlisted in the Michigan State Police on April 6, >986, and was first assigned to the Wayland Post of the Michigan State Polich that same year. She then joined the West Michigan Enforcement Team drug interdiction unit where she worked until 1996 when she accepted an assignment to (he Haft post. Her funeral is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, June !,' at the Lake Harbor United Methodist Church in Norton Shores. Arrangements were made by the Systems Funeral Home in Muskegon. Woman caught stealing from hospital HASTINGS - A 26-year-old Hastings woman waiting for her father-in-law to be treated at Pennock Hospital was caught stealing adhesive bandages, alcohol preps, dressings, ointment and other supplies from an unoccupied examining roan May 23. The woman, who has not been arrested, allegedly was spotted by a nurse packing the hems into tar purse before taking them to her car on three times. The same woman had been caught stealing from the hospital three weeks eartier, but the incident was not reported to police, according to a report by tha Hastings Chy Police items taken and found inside Mr car were exariiiaing gloves, cups. napkins The womih allegedly wld police she was sorry and tha. "I thought they wouldn't miss iha.su.ff" ** —— me. I finally the truth after two months. I think heshould be punished for what he's done sb he can't do this to another p^son." Defense attorney Gordon Shane McNeill said Doom is very apologetic and accepts responsibility for what occurred. "He has accepted that he was the adult in this situation," said McNeill. "The court is not going to hear him make any excuses for his behavior, he acted without regard to "I’m sorry this ever happened," said Doorn. "I regret it deeply, I haven't been the same." "I’m glad because if you did, you belong in prison," said Fisher. "Its where you should be going, today. You provided alcohol to a minor, then you engaged in sex with her. h’s revolting. I have to give your attorney great credit for the plea agreement. I agree with ber parents. I believe you should be going to prison for 15 years." Fisher promised Doorn that "if you screw up, thrt's where you're going." • Phillip Willcult. 26. of Richland, pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine, a charge which steins from a traffic stop which occurred Sept. 2, 1999, in Barry Townsh'p. In exchange for his guilty plea to count one. a second count of possession of marijuana, second offense, will be dismissed al the time of sentencing. Willcutt told Fisher he was stopped by police for having a burned out registration plate light. Police found the drugs in a "roiling tray" in his visor." He could be sentenced to a maximum of four years in prison and/or a $25,000 fine when he is sentenced June 8. • Cory Ryan. 20, of Kentwood, pleaded guilty to violating probation by consuming marijuana in December of last He will be sentenced June 8. • John Robert Jacobs. 18. of Hastings, was arraigned on charges of violating probation by failing to abide by curfew, changing his residence without permission and failing to complete his high school education. Attorney Carol Dwyer was appointed to represent him and a hearing is set for June. • Tony Millsap. 32, of Dowling, was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 166 days served on his conviction of violating probation he was serving for larceny and resisting and obstructing police. He was also ordered to pay $ 1,000 costs Man accused of assaulting 2 people HASTINGS - A man who allegedly consumed 12 beers before choking a woman and punching a man who tried to stop him was arrested May 29 on assault charges. David Duwayne Wright, 38, was arraigned on the charges Tuesday when he pleaded not guilty. The victim told police she also had drank about 12 beers prior to the fight, according to a report by the Hastings City Police Department. The 21-year-old man who jumped into the middle of the fight to stop Wright from attacking the woman suffered cuts to his face and forehead and was taken to Peanock Hospital for treatment, police reported. Wright is free on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond and a June 13 pretrial hearing has been scheduled. Arrest made in false prescription case HASTINGS - A 37-year-old Wayland man was arrested and arraigned this week, accused of obtaining Vicoden HP medication using a fraudulent prescription, according to the Hastings City Police Department. Thomas Michael Rinkevich is charged with one count of fraudulently obtaining the drug from Bosley Pharmacy and again from the Felpausch Pharmacy on May 3. Police said Rinkevich allegedly received prescriptions from two Hastings docton and altered the forms to obtain the Vicoden HP. Rinkevich is free on $5,000 personal recognizance bond awaiting a June 7 preliminary examination. False prescription filled in Nashville NASHVILLE - An area man is accused of impersonating a doctor to order a prescription from Mace Pharmacy in Nashville before picking up part of the order on May 16, officer Jeff Miller said Wednesday. When the man returned the following day for the second half of the prescription, he was arrested by Miller. "He didn't have enough money to pay for it the first day," Miller said. "The next day. he tried to get the other half, but then I showed up. The pharmacy staff did a fantastic Miller said the man was attempting lo illegally obtain the pain killing drug. Norco 10. . Charges arc pending at the Barry County Prosecutor's office. Boy pulls knife, ends up in Juvenile home HASTINGS - A 14-year-old Hastings boy who used a pocket knife to threatened three boys May 26 after they allegedly shouted obscenities at him has been placed in a juvenile detention facility in Allegan County, according to the Hastings City Police Department Police said three boys, two who rre 15 and one who is 14. were walking in the 400 block of East Bond Street when they encountered the boy. As he crossed their path, one of the three boys shouted obscenities leading him to pull the knife and threaten to fight, police said. . , . _ After police arrived, the 14-year-old was located in the 500 block of East Bond Street and admitted to pulling the knife. ... . No one was hurt in the incident and felonious assault charges are pending in juvenile court. Gas leak leads to search for drugs HASTINGS - Consumer's Energy workers responding to an emergency call about a gas leak in the 600 block of South Jefferson Street Tuesday entered the home with police and fire officials to find suspected marijuana, according to the Hastings City Police Department. Police returned later with a drug sniffing dog and executed a search warrant of the residence where a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia was confiscated, said Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy. “Everything indicates that it was more erf a personal use situation," said Leedy. "It’s still under investigation." �^aniji-aulalions to the cQraduates at dm iniM KELLOGG HIGH SCHOOL >»• ©nee etf *••• 20/ 90»6 UaM •©•• J2Jff***99A?*84**tS8 ••••69e®<6t4999999 .■ ■ — '**'**^ DELTON POLE BUILDING 10036 M-43, Delton k 623-3300 BUCKLAND AGENC 115 Maple, Delton 623'5270 623-5115 DELTON FAMILY MEDICINE 11275 Sprague Rd. 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In exchange for Rauch's guilty plea to one count of assault with intent to mur­ der, Prosecutor Dale Crowley will ask for a minimum sentence of 10 1/2 years in prison with no cap on the maximum. Charges of use of a firearm during the commission of a felony and conspiracy to commit first degree murder may also be dismissed at the time of sentencing. In exchange for Twiss' guilty plea to one count of assault with intent to mur­ der, the Barry County Prosecutor's office has agreed to recommend a minimum sen­ tence of 11 1/2- years in prison with no agreement on the maximum penalty "We will agree to dismiss count two being felony firearm and count three of conspiracy to commit murder," said Crowley. "And, wc will agree to dismiss the pending file, which is currently on appeal, that is, destruction of tombs and memorials.” A stipulation of Twiss recommended sentence will be an order that he pay Thomapple Township $15,965 restitution for his alleged destruction of mere ’i an 100 tombstones in Mt. Hope Cemetery Oct. 3. 1998 "Not with the intent lo murder but to assault, yes," said Rauch. “He beat me, he threatened me and more or less kid­ napped me. I believe it was self-defense." Fisher responded, saying he could not accept Rauch's guilty plea under those cir­ cumstances. After a brief conference with attorney Bruce Lincoln, Rauch began to answer Fisher's questions about what happened on the night of March 31. "He was telling me if he got his money, he would stop hounding me." said Rauch about Rummelt. "He beat me, put me in the car and made me point out my house. Matt's house and Gump's house." Rauch said he had previously sold Rummelt fake acid for more than $400 and Rummelt wanted to be paid back. While driving on Russell Road near Faro's Pizza, Rummeit and Rauch saw Twiss. Twiss' brother Dan and "Gump" (Justin Leichty) walking along the bridge in Middleville. Rauch did not have a gun at that point and was allowed by Rummelt to gel out of the car because Rauch told him he thought his friends had information on the money, he said. Twiss was never convicted of the crime because he had appealed a juvenile court ruling to waive Twiss to adult court. Both Twiss and Rauch could be sen­ tenced to a maximum sentence of life in prison. Rauch is scheduled for sentencing July 6 at 8:15 a.m. and Twiss is set for sentencing June 22 at 8:15 a.m. Early in his plea hearing Friday. Rauch indicated he had trouble understanding the plea agreement. "I was under the impression it was a maximum of 10 1/2 years," said Rauch to Fisher. "No, it's a minimum of no more than 10 1/2 years, the maximum would be life." said Fisher. "There is nothing that says I can't impose life. Do you under­ stand?" "Yes sir," Rauch said. Fisher explained that if he decided to impose a minimum sentence longer than 10 1/2 years, Rauch could withdraw his guilty plea and have a trial. "Did you make an assault on James Rummelt with intent to murder him?" Fisher asked. "I talked to Matt and we made a couple phone calls and tried to get some money," said Rauch. Rauch said he got back into Rummclt's car and Rummeit drove to the ?aby Bliss. Rauch exited the car. met up with Twiss and Twiss told Rummelt to park his car at Faro's parking lot. "That’s when 1 fired the gun from Mr. Twiss," Rauch said. "Where was Danny and Gump?" asked Fisher. "They kept on walking and just Matt came to the Baby Bliss," said Rauch. "I walked up by my property, seen my girl­ friend, I came back down and fired the gun." "You shot Mr. Rummelt?" Fisher asked. "Yes," said Rauch. "We thought we had stuff worked out about the money, but we didn't. I was scared and I didn't know what to do." "You shot him with the intent of killing him, correct?" Fisher asked. "Yes," said Rauch. Rauch, 16. and Twiss, 18, were arrested shortly after the shooting when Rummeh, suffering from four bullet wounds, regained consciousness and walked from the scene to a nearby house at about 11:30 p.m. Deputy Jeff Nieuwenhuis, who was in his patrol vehicle one half block away, recognized the street names of "Meat" as Rauch and "B" as Twiss when they were provided to him by Rummelt. Rummelt testified during a joint pre­ liminary examination April 14 and 17, during which he collapsed at least three times. Two of the bullets were later re­ moved from his shoulder and his wrist at Sonoma Savings Pays starting at... 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"...I shot-Ju«tln him." Rauch "A time was set up to meet at the Baby Bliss," said Rummeit. After their meeting, Twiss allegedly left Rummeit at the Baby Bliss to make a phene call to arrange the meeting with the intended victim. When he returned, he took Rummeit to the lop of the ski hill to wait, Rummelt said. "I laid in wait and he kept saying not to worry because the guy with the two pounds was a scrawny dude and I wouldn't have any problem beating him up," said Rummelt. He said the intended victim did not show, but Rauch and Gump arrived some time later. "Malt said he needed to talk to them and I went toward my car to make sure nobody was breaking into it," Rummeit said. On his way to his car, he overheard Rauch and Gump talking, he said, and be­ gan to chase them while still wearing his mask. "I caught up to Justin because I was ex­ tremely angry,” he said, "and I hit him in the left leg above the knee with my stick. Gump look off and Justin said ’let's work this out. Don't hit me again.* I told him I wouldn't hit him again." Rummelt said he ordered Justin to get into his car and they drove to the Crystal Hash gas station where Rauch said he would call his source for the LSD to help Rummelt recover his cash. That's when they met up with Twiss walking along the bridge prior to meeting again at the Baby Bliss. He said Twiss and Rauch left and made a phone call because they were going lo beat up the person who carries the two pounds and split the marijuana between the three of them. Twiss and Rauch left and Rummelt parked his car in the parking lot next to Faro's Pizza. "I walked to the Baby Bliss and waited for them to arrive." said Rummeit. Rauch and Twiss relumed and said they had worked it out with the guy who has the two pounds. Rummelt testified. "The next thing I knew, there were gunshots going off and I felt a burning sensation in my body." he said. "I heard Matt say aren't you dead yet? I laid down... and I heard Justin say, 'do you have any more bullets? and I acted like I was dead." Rummelt said the next thing he heard was the gun being reloaded. "Then, I passed out," he said. Rummelt had been shot twice in the back, once in the wrist and one bullet grazed the right side of his head. Rummelt later regained consciousness, he said. "At that point, I thought I was dead," he said. "I didn't feel any pain so I thought I was like a ghost. It was a real strange feeling. I had just gotten up. I re­ ally thought I was dead." "Gump," (Justin Leichty) also testified last month that he had obtained ihe gun from a Sparta friend who apparently took the gun from the shed owned by his par­ ents. Leichty said he traded a bag of mari­ juana for the gun and later gave the gun to Rauch. Leichty testified Rauch was going to shoot Rummelt at the ski hill and that he had heard Twiss and Rauch plan the mur­ der. "They were going to go up to the ski nill and shoot him because the guy was going to get after them for his money," Leichty had testified. "And. he had pot and money in his trunk. After they were going to shoot him, they were going to take il. The guy was going to come and beat Justin up. so they decided they had to shoot him." Twiss said Friday they planned the murder because Rummelt had struck Rauch on the leg. "The guy hit Mr. Rauch on the leg and Mr. Rauch shot him," said Twiss to fisher. "1 had put the gun in his hands and he tz4d me to give him more bullets." Twiss added that Rummelt was in Mid­ dleville that night "because we suppos­ edly owed him money." Twiss gave the gun to Rauch as they walked back to the Baby Bliss just prior to the shooting, he said. "Why did Mr. Rauch shoot Mr. Rum­ melt. did he intend to murder him?" asked ALL PAYMENTS FIGURED <■ ZERO DOWN. ADD TAXES & PLATES ONLY fisher. "Yes," said Twiss. Both Middleville teens are being held without bond in the Barry County Jail, awaiting sentencing. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-06-08.pdf e7c65a14a2090ceec0edd1f4dcb33990 PDF Text Text PVJtlC IlfckAhY t7i . a i ■ "hsi n«-.' • ■ V 1*< A's ift3 — Community center plans outlined Saxon golfers win O-K White School Board races Monday See Story on Page 3 See Story on Pages 12 & 13 See Stories on Pages 2 & 15 ^evotet^ to lnterests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings DANNER VOLUME 147, NO. 23 News Briefs: Hastings Alumni Banquet June 10 The I IMi annual Haaiinp Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, June 10, al the Hau>ng> High School cafe­ teria. A 6 p-m punch table wiHbefolImrad by >6:30 dinner. tWpb, at 19 apiece, are available al MjtarthunMcy ocfrcm Donna KiasH.%SS»» Taflfe Drive City Band starts concerts June 14 THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2000 Freeport teen’s struggle ends by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Sixteen-year-old Aimee Hofslra. who won the hearts of many as she coura­ geously struggled with brain cancer, died Monday, June 5. Funeral services for Aimee u ill be held at I p.m. Friday at Dutton United Re­ formed Church, 6950 Hanna Lake Road, Caledonia. Visitation is 2 to 4 and 7-9 p.m. today (Thursday) at the DeVries Fu­ neral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo SE, Kent­ wood. - Haaliep City Band will begin » reason neat Wednesday, June ia the Hastiags High School band room. For more information, call Joe LaJoye at 90-4409 ‘LifeWalk 2000' wHI be June 17 The Alpha Women's Center will have Ba manual "LifeWalk 2000" fund­ raiser at 9 am Saturday. June 17. at the center in downtown Hasting,. lo­ cated next io the True Value Bikes A oporu store. The theme for this year's walk is "Walk m the Son* from I John 1:7. Pledges and sponsors, in addition to walkers, me welcome The Alpha Women's Center provides a variety of services for women who are pregnant. Blood drive planned bi area A blood drive, sponsored by the Barry County chapter of the American Rad Cross, will be conducted from I to 6:45 p.m. Ts'tiy. June 13. al the Castleton Township Hall. 915 Reed 3i . na*nvnw. Goal for the drive wilt be <0 pirns. There continues to be a shortage of blood supplies, so the need is great. Anyone who is at least 17 years of age, weighs al least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given Mood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible Io contribute. (Additional) News Briefs (appear on page 2J A sophomore at Barry County Christian School, Aimee lived in the Freeport area with her parents, David iud Debbie Hofstra and sisters Heidi and Julie. Students at the Barry County Christian School will miss Aimee's "love, fun and smile," Principal Ken Oosterhouse said. "It's tough on these kids." Oosterhouse said of Aimee's death. "At their ages, it's hard for them to face death, but they are very supportive to each other. There are a lot of hugs and tears and good memories. They take real comfort in the fact that she gave testimony to her faith and that she's with God now." He called Aimee an above average stu­ dent who was very special and unique. Between 50 and 60 students gathered to­ gether during school time Wednesday after­ noon to share memories of their friend. Aimee, Oosterhouse said. The 1 p.m. gath­ ering haa originally been planned to pray for Aimre's recovery. Instead, their prayers asked for comfort for Aimee's family and friends. They listened to Scripture, lead by Oosterhouse, and sang a song. The time also was an opportunity for students to ex* prcssthcir own gri<£4M- well as fond recol­ lections of their perky friend. Her friends agreed that Aimee was defi­ nitely "a fun-loving girl," Oosterhouse said, yet "in some ways she was a quiet person." Her love of soccer was noted as well as Aimee's disappointment that her battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer kept her off the field this spring. school age student who has some sHm with a bead instrument Past inembers have included musician trans Hastings, Delton, Lake Odessa. Woodland. Middleville. Waylaad. Nashvtllc, Vermontville and Caledo­ nia. There am openings foe a number of band positions, and eves for viola, vieHa, cello and string baas. Those iaiannril m taking pan ia the band should show up at the first rehamal at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. June 13. PRICE 50* Aimee Hofstra "She was a very strong person," Aimee s best girlfriend Alex Armour said. "She never complained about anything or never got mad at anyone...We never fought." Aimee "loved everybody and she was so See STRUGGLE continued page 3 More than $4,000 worth of stolen goods was rc wered by Hastings City Police Monday after a shoplifter confessed to the crimes after she was caught taking a lamp from the Hastings True Value store. Here. Deputy Chief Mike Leedy takes inventory of the loot, which included 25 shrubs and three air conditioners. Shoplifter turns over nearly *5,000 in -loot J-Ad Graphics News Service A woman caught stealing a lamp from the Hastings True Value store Saturday later turned over nearly $5,000 worth of goods she has taken over the last several months. Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said Tuesday The 31-year-old Hastings resident told of­ ficers she has been taking a number of goods from Wal-Mart, Kmart. True Value, Pages ’N Time, Legacy of Lifetime in Caledonia and Bits of Whimsy in Grand Rapids. Leedy said the suspect was located by Hastings Police Officer Cleon Brown after True Value employees spotted the woman's license plate number, which led them to her home in the 800 block of East Mar­ shall Street. More than 50 compact disks worth $1,000, three air conditioners, 83 movies, 25 shrubs, pots and pans, clothing, paint, bug repellant, toilet paper, tools and cat lit­ ter were among the items the woman turned over to police. "It looks like she loaded carts and just walked out with them," Leedy said. The case remains under investigation. Planning Commission votes to preserve neighborhood by David T. Young Editor The character of a residential neighbor­ hood in Hastings has been preserved against a potential encroachment problem — at least for now. The Hastings Planning Commission Monday night decided on an 8-0 vote against a recommendation to allow future commercial use on a residential block on Court Street between Market and South Broadway. The area there now is zoned sin­ gle-family residential (R-2), but one pro­ posed amendment would allow commercial uses. Three residents of that three block by three block neighborhood appeared before the commission to ask members to reject a recommended change from the 1992 master plan. Jason Cherry, who lives on South Washington, said he opposed the recommendation because of traffic and fears that the neighborhood will deteriorate. "Have you done anything to look at the overall impact of traffic?" he asked com­ mission members. "You can't get out on the street at 5 in the afternoon... Find out what the traffic will be like with this change. I hope you will consider that before you make this change." He further contended that housing in the neighborhood is "viable, though I know there are crummy rentals." He maintained that allowing commercial development on that one block on the north side of Court Street would reward owners of deteriorating housing, by letting them take the money and run. Thoug’,. Planner Tim Johnson said every effort would be made to provide some buffer between residences and commercial concerns. Cherry, who also is a planner for the City of Wyoming, replied. "You're making a major change to my neighbor­ hood. and I expect more than a three-foot hedge... 1 worry that instead of living in a nice little town. 1’11 be girded for battle." Planning Commission Chairman David Jasperse said changing the master plan would set the tone for the area. but. "It’s not a rezoning request." He added that doing a traffic study would cost more money Jeff Kaczmarczyk, who lives on South Park, said the neighborhood is very small, so any encroachment by commercial devel­ opment would have a major impact. ’People who live here have a sense of be­ ing a neighborhood." he said. "It’s unique and many here like it... You're close to ev­ erything. the schools are close, as are churches, the downtown. Kmart.” Kaczmarczyk said a lot of older residents have been moving out of the neighborhood and have been replaced by younger families who have been improving their properties and homes. "This neighborhood is only three blocks by three blocks," be said. "If you change one block of a street (Court), you change the character of the entire neighborhood and it'll deteriorate." He added that providing a berm for a buffer won't be adequate for such a small neighborhood. He said he didn't want to look out his back window to see a dump­ ster “We pay property taxes, and our taxes are good for the city’s bottom line, too." he said. Kaczmarczyk held that the residents want to stop truck traffic from going through, which will create even more of a traffic problem. The Planning Commission has been working on several proposed amendments to the master plan, which was last updated in 1992. With the Barry County Board of Commissioners recently buying four prop­ erties and houses around the West State and South Broadway area, the door has been opened to changing the character of the neighborhood, according to Jasperse. Planner Tim Johnson said the Planning Commission members walked through that neighborhood recently and they expressed concern about its condition. Commissioner Jim Wiswell flatly said he has no problems with allowing com­ mercial use of West State Street, on the other side of the block, but he believes that Court should remain R-2. "You'll kill the other (south) side of Court Street (by allowing commercial de­ velopment). I’ve been opposed to this from the start and I'm still opposed. We have places for commercial development in other parts of the city." Commission Vice Chairman V. Harry Adrounie agreed, suggesting that perhaps developers are "waiting to see what we’re going to do so they can turn a tidy profit." Lady Trojans Still Alive! Middleville's varsity softball team remains in the hunt for post-season honors after its district championship last Saturday. The Lady Trojans are the only Barry County athletic squad still going strong in the post-season with prep softball, baseball and soccer teams still battling for regional and State honors. For more on the Lady Trojans’ championship performance as well as the successes of many other area athletes, see the inside pages of today's Hastings Banner. (Photo provided) But City Manager Jeff Mansfield said, "It’s inevitable that we’re going to have to deal with this issue in the future. That (commercial) pressure is going to continue. I'm willing to wait, but it's a bridge well have to cross eventually." Commissioner Elizabeth Forbes said she doesn’t entirely buy into the notion that commercial development negatively im­ pacts a residential area. But Wiswell declared. "As far as I’m con­ cerned. there'll never be any commercial on that (Court) street... I know tax base is important to the city, but we have to take care of our residents, too." See NEIGHBORHOOD, cont. page 2 �Page 2 The Hastings Banner Thursday June 8 2000 Hastings board race features three candidates Three candidates will vie for two seats on the Hastings Sctiool Board in the June 12 annual school election. Board Treasurer Eugene Haas, 750 Coats Grove Road, is seeking his second fouryear term on the board Board President Pa­ tricia Endsley, 5590 E. State Road, is seek­ ing her fifth four-year term. Newcomer Aaron Snider. 430 E. Bond, is seeking his first term on the board. The two highest vote-getters in the elec­ tion will win the seats. The following is a summary of the can­ didates* backgrounds and answers to the fol­ lowing questions: 1) Is there any particular issue facing the district that concerns you most? 2) What do you think of having orga­ nized prayer in school? What about the teaching of evolution? 3) What would you do if you found out that a teacher is gay? 4) How do you feel about the way the local school system has been handling bomb threats and punishment for perpetra­ tors? 5) Why should voters select you over your opponents? Patricia Endsley Endsley, 52, and her husband, Gordon, own a farm. She is a 1966 graduate of Hastings High School. She has four chil­ dren and five grandchildren. Her answers to the questions are as follows: 1) ISSUE: "I'm quite concerned with the continuing problems we re having with bomb threats and how we re going to han­ dle them and get across to the community and students the seriousness of the prob­ lem. My least favorite part of being a board member is student discipline hearings, and loo many of them have lately been related to bomb threats." Concerning other issues, she said. "I think there arc a lot of things we can do, but I wouldn't label them a problem.’" 2) PRAYER: "I don't know about orga­ nized prayer. I feel students should be the ones to determine if we can have it or not. If it were legal I don't know if I would want to be the one telling them they Patricia Endsley couldn't do it. I also recognize we need to protect the students who don’t want to do it." EVOLUTION: "Evolution is a theory. I have no problem with presenting it in that form." 3) GAY TEACHER: "If it was not af­ fecting the teacher s teaching ability, I would consider that it was none of my business." 4) BOMB THREATS: "I think we've done the best we can. As I said earlier. I wish there was a way to get the message across about the serious nature of it. We can assume every time it’s a hoax, but that's taking a big risk, and I don't think any of us arc willing to do that." 5) WHY YOU: "Experience. I think my devotion to the students is quite evident. I'm hoping I'm giving something back to the community I grew up in and my own children grew up in." Eugene Haas Haas. 53. works as a gas main extension project manager for Consumers Energy. He Thornapple Manor plans open house An open house will be held at Thornappte M*aor from 2 lo-ifM. Uty (Thurwtar. W «) to tpMlMK the is designed to enhance the dining expe­ rience for residents. A Memorial Walkway also will be nearly complete and visitors can view the progress. Members, friends picnic, exhibit set The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County will be host for its an­ nual "Members and Friends Picnic and Exhibit" from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 10. The free event is offered as the Arts Council's way to express appreciation for all its support. Refreshments will be served, including lemonade and homemade goodies Free arts and crafts activities are planned for kids of all ages Entertainment will be provided by some vf the Arts Council's scholarship winners. This year's scholarship winners will be recognized and awarded certificates during the events. Members and friends are invited to exhibit their art during the event. Cnll Don Williamson at 795-9090. Pageant contest entries sought The Miss Allegan County Scholar­ ship Pageant 2000 is seeking young women from Allegan and Barry Coun­ ties for its July 29 pageant. The theme of this year's competition is "Disco Divas." The deadline for en­ tering is Friday. June 9. Contestants must live in Allegan or Barry counties or work or attend school on a full time basis within the two counties: be between the ages of 17 and 24; be single and never married, or have had a marriage annulled. and have a strong desire to be the counties' representative at parades, special func­ tions and speaking engagements. A pageant orientation will be held Sunday. June II. The Miss Allegan Pageant is a pre­ liminary to the Miss Michigan and Miss America Scholarship Pageants The winnei of this year's local contest will compete for Miss Michigan 2001 All entrants will be awarded scholar­ ships for being in the pageant, with the winner receiving more than SI.000 in scholarships and gifts. For more information or to register, call 616-672-5083 or 616-672-5852 Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet Monday evening at Brown School on the Bernard Historical Mu­ seum grounds. A soup and sandwich meal will be served at 6 p.m. The dinner will be followed by a short meeting program with Rick LeMaire, who will present a video of the raising of an old boat from Wall Lake and stories about other diving experiences in other area lakes. Bluegrass music set at Showcase An evening of bluegrass music, fea­ turing Prairie Road and the New Singing Strings, will be held at 6:30 tonight (Thursday, June 8) at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. Prairie Road, making its second Musicians Showcase appearance, hails from Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids. The group features bass, guitar, man­ dolin. banjo and vocals. The New Singing Strings, members of which hail from all over West Michigan, includes mandolin, fiddle, guitar, bass and vocals. Legislative Coffee set The next Legislative Coffee program win be held at 8 a m. Monday. June 12, at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear are State Sena­ tor Joanne Emmons State Representa­ tive Terry Geiger. Rick Truer, repre­ senting Third District Congressman Vern Ehlers; and Greg Moore, repre­ senting Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns con­ stituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feed­ back on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Barry County Cham­ ber of Commerce. It will not lake place in July or August, but will re­ sume in September. Eugene Haas and his wife, Margie, also own a dental equipment repair business. He has six chil­ dren and one grandchild. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1964 and has a bachelor's degree in business administration and master's in finance and economics from Grand Valley State University. He is a member of the board of the Barry County Economic Development Alliance and is ac­ tive in Rotary and St. Rose Catholic Church. He is currently pursuing a course of study through the Kalamazoo diocese to become a permanent diaconatc. His answers to the questions are as follows: 1) ISSUE: "I would have to say that it is lb* issues we have to deal with in terms of bomb threats and weapons.*' 2) PRAYER: At this point the law prohibits that. There are some who believe it could make a difference in the attitude of students. Given the fact the current law says its illegal, it's not something we can, at this point, do anything about." EVO­ LUTION: "If I'm not mistaken. I believe we're teaching that already, so 1 don't sec that as anything out of the ordinary, be­ cause it's part of the curriculum now." 3) GAY TEACHER: "My belief is that under the current law we are not in a posi­ tion to do anything unless the individual acts in a way which is detrimental to the students. I think the law pretty well man­ dates what can and cannot be done. I think more and more the law mandates what we Aaron Snider can and cannot do, despite the fact that the original premise of school boards was for local control of the school system." 4) BOMB THREATS: "Those arc always difficult, painful decisions. In some of the instances, the law mandates what we do. When the law says you will expel, that's what we have to do. As elected officials we take an oath of office to uphold the laws of the state of Michigan, and if the law says the board will expel, we don't have a choice. I personally believe that for the good of all of the students, not just the one or two who arc perpetrators, the zero toler­ ance policy we've had is an important way to communicate that that type of behavior, whether it be bomb threats or weapons, is absolutely unacceptable." 5) . WHY YOU: "Over and above any­ thing else, 1 have a commitment to the kids of the comn.unity. I think that as we. as a board, make decisions, the focus is what's best for the kids in what we're doing here. Secondly, I'm real proud of what we have as an educational system in Hastings, and for me it's gratifying to maintain the level of excellence that the staff and admin­ istration pracrice every day with our stu­ dents." Aaron Snider Snider. 36. is a meat cutter at Felpausch. He and his wife, Linda, have five children in the Hastings school system. He attended Hastings High School for two years and graduated in 1981 from Lake wood High School. He is on the board of the Hastings Youth Athletic Association. He coaches third- and fourth-graders in football in the fall through the Hastings Youth Athletic Association, coaches ninth-graders in bas­ ketball through Youth Basketball of Amer­ ica, coaches third- and fourth-grade boys baseball in the summer, and coaches fifthand sixth-grade girls softball in the sum­ mer. He also officiates at high school bas­ ketball and baseball games. His answers to the questions are as follows: 1) ISSUE: "I think as always the pro­ posed budget for next year and the year after is probably the biggest concern — making sure we’re keeping updated. I want to see our kids have the same opportunities stu­ dents in other school systems have, such as updated computers, labs, and library mate­ rials. And of course I would like to see us keep up on building maintenance." 2) PRAYER: "Personally. I think that should be left up to individuals. I think they should have an area where that can be done if possible." EVOLUTION: "I think they should continue teaching it the way they have been." 3) GAY TEACHER: "Nothing. I think if a teacher does a good job it doesn't mat­ ter what he does on his own time. That goes for everybody. As long as it doesn't affect their performance on the job, 1 don't think (what they do on their own time) should affect how people think about them." 4) BOMB THREATS: "I think the Hast­ ings School District has done a good job with the discipline. I don't know how else we can handle it, because you can't think for them — they're going to do what they want. But they're also going to have to pay the price with suspensions, reimburse­ ments, etc. I think they should be prose­ cuted. Just because it's in school doesn't mean you can't bring law enforcement into it, because they are threatening people's lives and culling into people's educational time." 5) WHY YOU: "I don't have anything bad to say about anybody on the board. I've been to a couple of board meetings. I think they do a great job. 1 think it wouldn't be bad to have someone on the board with a different perspective, different opinions. Some people have been on there a long lime. It's time for a change. Having five children, 1 think I have some things to of­ fer." Incumbents joined by newcomer in Delton School Board contest by Rebecca Lukasiewicz Staff Writer Two incumbents and one newcomer will see the open four-year seats on the Delton and where we'll go," he said. “I also have experience as a good teacher." Sandra Barker said that she wants to “follow through with block scheduling," if Board of Education. The incumbents are Joseph Noto and Sandra Barker. The newcomer is Thcrral she is re-elected. "I enjoy being on the board," she said. Barker said she feels that it is important for “our kids to have the skills they need, and to get the best possible education." Barker has been involved in the Delton School throughout her children's lives. “I have many years of service to the organization," she said. “My involvement has increased my awareness. Being a business owner in the community, I know there are some ways the community and Schoonard. Joseph Noto said his reason for running is to “follow through" with the work he has done. *Tv e been on the board for 12 years. We have some exciting things going." Among the issues Noto wishes to address are “trying to find ways to help kids succeed." He said that the “state is moving toward schools of choice. The competition will be a good thing." Noto said he feels that it is his experience in the school system and on the board that sets him apart from his opponents. “I understand where we’ve been Local artist on display in Muskegon show Kathy Crane, a watercolor artist from Hastings, is one of 137 artists with work on display al the 72nd Muskegon Museum of Art Regional, June 11-Aug. 19. Crane's painting of a Florida beach scene, titled "Manasota Key," has been se­ lected for the show'. The opening reception is from 2-4 p.m. Sunday. June 11 at the Muskegon Museum of Art. 296 W Webster This Regional is open to artists 18 years and older who live in the telephone area codes of 213 and 616. Artists' works that were accepted had to be completed within the past two years. Crane said she finished her watercolor beach scene in the early spring. In January. Crane received a fourth place award al the Grand Haven Winterfest Show for a watercolor she painted called Pete's Road West (a scene from the Gun Lake area). A charter member of the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County. Crane works at Jefferson Street Gallen in Hastings. She will have one of her paintings on display this Saturday during the local Arts Coun­ cil's Members & Friends Show at the Arts Hatchery Building in Fish Hatchery* Park. Hastings She also has art on display at the Gallery Upstairs in Grand Haven. For more information about the Muskegon event, call 231- 720-2570. schools can work together." Therral Schoonard wrote that his campaign goal is to foster a “school system that will listen and take you by Superintendent Marsha Wells, built by “the students in the school's building trades class," as a “conflict of interest." He voiced his opposition to the board. “Ignoring my protest, the board approved the bargain they and Mrs. Wells had struck." “If I am elected, nothing like this will ever happen again," Schoonard wrote. Schoonard wants all board meetings video or audio taped; the “public sign-in sheet" to be eliminated; an end to the formalities required to speak at a board meeting; preparation of personnel to help students meet the future; granting parents and guardians the right to request that their children be placed in a certain teacher's class; a new, five-copy complaint form be used and further investigation into complaints. seriously." Schoonard cited the purchase of a house Thornapple Manor meeting canceled The Barry County Family Independence Agency Board canceled two meetings on coping with Thomapple Manor's troubles, which were scheduled for Monday, June 5. “The FI A Board has received comments and concerns regarding the locations of scheduled special meetings," a prepared re­ lease from the FIA and Thomapple Manor said. “The concerns involved holding ? meeting outride the geographical limits of the FIA Board’s jurisdiction for one meet­ ing, and the handicap accessibility to a pri­ vate residence at the other scheduled meet­ ing.” Contrary to previous indications, offi­ cials have said that the meeting to be held June 5 at Jan Geiger's house was not pri­ vate, and had been posted with the clerk’s office, as had the scheduled tour of Battle Creek medical facilities. Thomapple Manor’s loss of $710,737 in 1999, and strategizing methods of stabiliz­ ing the financial situation of the manor, were the purposes of the meetings that the FIA board canceled. A possible millage, county subsidy and grant acquisition have been proposed The FIA board expects to request a county allocation at the end of 2000 during the commissioner’s budget process. The long-term care grant the manor wishes to apply for is from the State of Michigan’s $10 million in labacco settlements. The focus of the grant proposal would probably be creating an Alzheimer's unit al the manor. NEIGHBORHOOD, cont. from page 1 Jasperse said, "I doesn't matter what we do here (with the proposed amendments to the master plan). Sooner or later we'll be faced with a decision. The county's already taken the first step." Adrounic said he would go along with changing the residential area's zoning from R-2 to A-0 (which would include apart­ ments). but that's about as far as he would be willing to go. "Those houses have been there for a long time," he said, adding that he remembers playing in that neighborhood more than 70 years ago. "I just can't see selling them to commercial." After the 8-0 vole was taken. Cherry suggested to the Planning Commission. "What you've started to see here is the growth of a neighborhood association." �Th* Haangs Banov - Thuraday. Jun* 8. 2000 - P^a3 Advocates for new community center make their pitch by David T. Young Editor Hastings needs a community center in one place to serve a lot of different kinds of people in the community So says a group of local citizens spear* heading the drive for a $13 million bond issue in a special election Sept. 11. Three representatives appeared al last week's First Friday forum as major advocates of an idea to build such a place behind the current Hastings High School site. Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Carl Schocssel, Barry County YMCA Di­ rector David Storms and Barry County Commission on Aging Director Tammy Pennington were the messengers The cen­ ter they are promoting would include a competitive and recreational swimming pods, a place for senior citizens to meet, a teen hangout and a workout or fitness cen­ ter. "The idea is that through collaboration, we can do a better job meeting the needs of the community, ycung and old," Schoessel said. Schoessel said the $13 million price lag will translate into a I 65-mill levy, which would be an added $82 50 property tax on a $100,000 home, which he added would de­ crease over time as the bond is paid off. It was noted that the current COA build­ ing downtown is not adequate to serve the senior citizens who go there and that the YMCA would like to have a home base that includes activities for youths and fami­ lies. He noted that the Hastings Public Li­ brary originally was involved in planning for such a center, but since has been in­ volved with a campaign for its own new facility along the Thomapple River on the east side of the downtown Hastings area. Pennington said ideas for a new commu­ nity center came not long after the COA's request for millage for a new facility was defeated in November 1998. "We learned some lessons from that campaign." she said. Pennington reported that the COA has served about 9,000 older residents in Barry County over the last 25 years, providing such services as in-home meals and in­ home healthcare "But we’ve been missing that piece of the puzzle that serves the more active se­ nior adults with nutrition and exercise, the many more young retirees in their early and mid-bOs moving into the area," Pennington said. "We need enrichment, recreation and leisure classes We want to serve the whole spectrum oi older adults in Barry County. We want to meet all these needs and save some money for taxpayers." She acknowledged that being able to STRUGGLE... Continued from page 1 nice...She was fun to be around and she always made everyone smile. "We did everything together...We had traditions. That was a big thing," Alex said. The two celebrated birthdays and New Year's Eves together, and they had fun "see­ ing how long we could stay out in the snow. "She was always smiling...She was my angel...She has an angel face." Alex said Aimee "was looking forward to the summer." her friend said. "She wanted her driver’s license really bad. She liked to be out in the sun." Area churches. Aimee’s school, relatives, friends, and total strangers rallied around Aimee and her family with moral support and to help with her medical bills and re- serve meals to older residents on site will be a big plus. That will be made possible by the close proximity of the Hastings High School cafeteria, which could be modified to be able to prepare the meals and have them sent next door to the center. Pennington said a small committee of interested citizens checked out community center-type facilities in Gratiot County, Cassopolis and Burnham Brook in Battle Creek. They were told that a swimming pool offers the top physical activity for these ’’younger seniors." though a pool at the center would have to be shared, she said having one available as little as one-third of the time would be better than what's available now “We believe we’re equal partners with the YMCA and the schools in this project,” she said. "We'd like to put together a pro­ gram to benefit older and younger citizens alike, for healthier and happier lives through participation." "These are exciting times," Storms said. "We’re working together to benefit the whole community. "Barry County is family, a place where people can come and belong. People can interface with each other (at a community center); it would be a place for recreation and education. This will allow us to pro­ vide new services we’ve never been able to touch before." The threesome was asked why plans call for two swimming pools. Storms said one pool would be used for a competitive swimming program for Hast­ ings High School and perhaps Hastings Middle School, to give young people more activities and increase the chances of keep­ ing them off the streets or avoiding their being idle too often. The other pool would be used for ther­ apy for senior citizens, the handicapped or injured, for recreation for families or sim­ ply for fun for people in the community. A whirlpool for therapy is under strong con­ sideration. Storms also suggested that the center could serve as a safe place for teens to gather, with pool tables, football, music, ping pong, etc. In the same building, there also could be COA programs such as card playing. line dancing and seminars on how to cope with scam artists. Another question was about how much it would cost to run the center, even after it was built. Storms replied that about 60 percent of the costs would be absorbed by memberships, program fees, grants and contributions. He said that because the millage would be sought in the Hastings school district alone, ^eojflt from outside whoAtse the facility would have to pay higher rates. lated expenses. The family's medical insurahce refused to pay for the only medical therapy that held out hope to dissolve the cancer after a malignant tumor was re­ moved Jan. :2. Chemotherapy and radia­ tion would not penetrate it, Debbie has said. So she and her husband took Aimee to a medical institute in Houston. Texas, where she could be involved in an anti-neo plastin therapy clinical trial, monitored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The therapy had been successful for a Redford youngster, Debbie said, as well as many others. Aimee’s plight and community efforts to raise funds for her mcdica’ expenses were featured in two previous articles published in the Reminder, the Banner’s sister publi­ cation. Aimee's mother, Debbie, told the Reminder at that time that the fund-raisers were "humbling." but deeply appreciated by the family. "People are so kind and giving and gen­ erous," she said in April. The outpouring continued in May with a generous donation from local Consumers Energy employees and others. "We're so thankful for all the donations and all the help, meals, flowers, cards ga­ lore and everybody praying for us.. ." Deb­ bie said three weeks ago. Memorial donations in Aimee's name may be made to the Barry County Christian School. Though the schools would own the building, the center always would remain as a place for the community, the audience was told. "The school system will have it built, but the YMCA and the COA will operate it," Schoessel said. One man said he has a serious problem with charging higher fees to people outside the Hastings school district. The reason for that, he was told, is that people in the local school district would be the ones paying for building the facility, the outside residents wouldn't. Pennington said, "If you live outside the Hastings district, the only cost to you (for the center) is when you choose to partici­ pate. The users of the building will pay for the cost of using, but it will be available to everyone." She suggested that the cost will not be prohibitive. "If we build a facility that's not afford­ able for families, there is no point (in do­ ing it)," she commented. When askoC what the schools and center will do about parking, which already is be­ coming a problem in the high school area, the answer was that a new lot with 200 spaces would be built for the center, and it would be kept separate from the school lots. The new site would be on three-plus acres, with ability to expand in the future, if necessary. The building itself, according to plans, would have about 70,000 square feet. Pennington said the plans haven't been put together hastily. A group making the plans has been meeting for better than a year and "we actually looked at Five (other) sites (in the Hastings area)." Storms added. "These plans haven't been written in stone. We haven't worked out all Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel talks to the First Friday audience about the proposed community center while colleagues Tammy Pennington arid David Storms watch. the details yet." Kenneth Miller said, "I think the concept is great, but senior citizens could come out on the short end of the stick on this deal." Schoessel said, "There is no intent to short change any senior citizen. In fact, we're hoping there will be a lot of intergenerational activity (between teens and se­ nior citizens) in the center." Pennington added, "With the COA heav­ ily involved in this project, we'll make sure the seniors aren't short changed. We plan to add a whole array of services." Storms said, "This will enhance what Jim Alden said he supports having a county-wide millage because the Y and COA arc county-wide agencies. Jack Lenz said Charlton Park has a county-wide millage and then lets Barry County residents into the park free except for certain special events.. He also sug­ gested a southern entrance to the proposed community center complex to ease poten­ tial traffic troubles. Missing from the program was Dr. James Atkinson, who has been in charge of a special citizens* committee leading the millage campaign. we're doing already." Hastings native, Rebecca Hawkins joins prosecutor’s office Hastings native Rebecca Hawkins, daughter of Dr. Lawrence and Diane Hawkins, was sworn into the Michigan Bar Association and licensed to practice Friday as the newest members of the Barry County Prosecutor’s office. Hawkins replaces assistant prosecutor Vicky Alspaugh, who recently joined the Barry County Friend of the Court as court referee and assistant to administrator Mike Keeler. "There are very few people wha.will i out-work Rebecca 9 Hawkins," said * Alspaugh during me swearing-in cere­ mony in Barry County Circuit Court. "She tackles tasks with enthusiasm." A 1990 Hastings High School gradu­ ate. Hawkins attended St. Joseph College in Indiana where she earned bachelor’s de­ grees in history and political science at the urging of Probate Judge Richard Shaw, whom she called a mentor. While at St. Joseph's, Hawkins re­ ceived the SJC Leadership Award, was a SCJ Academic Trustee, a member of the Student Association and served as a Sena­ tor. She was a member of Alpha Lamda Delta Honor Society, Phi Alpha Theta (history) Honor Society, and Delta Ep­ silon Sigma National Honor Society. While a student, she interned with Barry County’s 56-1 District Court in 1991 where she assisted with legal re­ search. In 1992, she interned with Barry County probate and juvenile court where she assisted with legal research and record keeping. In 1993, she interned with the United Stales Supreme Court where she organized the court’s entire photo archive. She then attended and graduated Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing where she participated in student government by serving as a senator, was a member of the Cooley Womens' Law Society, was a student member with the American Bar Association and the Michigan Bar Asso­ ciation, and was a contributing writer to Probate Judge Richard Shaw, left, and former Barry County Assistant Prosecutor, Vicky Alspaugh, right, were mentors for Rebecca Hawkins, center, during her quest to become an attorney. She takes Alspaugh's place in the prosecutor's office while Alspaugh moves to new duties at the Friend of the Court. the Michigan Opinion Notes of the Michigan Bar Journal. While at Cooley, Hawkins completed two externships with the Barry Couity Prosecutor's office. "During her externships, Rebecca de­ voted more time to the office than was re­ quired by the program." said Alspaugh, Hawkins' petitioner to the Michigan Bar. "That Rebecca is of good moral character is an established fact in this community.” Shaw offered words of advice to Hawkins before the swearing-in, encour­ aging her to "be honest...be humble...be mad .be trustworthy...be a problem solver...be hopeful...be active...be edu­ cated, and...be of good humor...” "Judge Shaw has been a real mentor to me for the last 20-some years," said Hawkins, who also thanked Alspaugh, her three favorite high school teachers and her family for their encouragement and support. Also present for the ceremony was re­ tired Michigan State Police Trooper Mike Haskamp, who now works as the Friend of the Court's enforcement officer. He works foil time following up on child support and alimony arrest warrants. Library planning Design Charrette with up to the moment information on new items. Log on at... jadnews.com The Hastings Public Library will have a “Design Charrette,” a short, intensive workshop on the design process of their new facility. Thursday and Friday, June 15 and 16. The charrette will be held at Hastings City Hall in the council chambers. The “Our Library-Our Community" capi­ tal campaign has raised $2.1 million of its $3.5 million goal. Located on the Thor­ napple River, the new library will be ap­ proximately 20.000 square feet and replace the present facility on Church Street across from the county courthouse, which was converted from a post-office to the public library in 1965. The process of designing the new library has taken two years of planning by community leaders, library staff and board members, planning consul­ tants and architects. The two-day workshop will be led by ar­ chitects from Fishbeck. Thompson. Carr and Huber. Participants will be led through the process to design a functional, flexible, comfortable and aesthetically appealing li­ brary chambers on the second floor. The architects will draw exterior place­ ment and interior design ideas as they are presented. All reasonable suggestions will be considered, refined and presented in a fi­ nal plan. Alice Riemenschncider. interior designer, will add creative ideas at the workshop. Li­ brary planner, George Lawson, who has worked with staff of the library throughout the planning process, also will be on hand. The June 15 discussion of goals and pri­ orities will begin at 8 a.m. Drawings will be under way by midday. Ideas and draw­ ings will be refined and presented at 8:30 a.m. June 16 for final discussion. For a complete schedule call the library at 945-4263. Architects Bruce Medendorp, David Clark and Neal Jones (not shown) from Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber will lead a library design workshop Thursday and Friday, June 15 and 16 in council chambers, Hastings City Hall. The public is welcome to join library board members, staff, planning consultants and architects to develop plans for the new library. To leam more about the schedule for the workshop, call 945-4263. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 8. 2000 LETTERS from our readers... Accusations against Hope Twp. resident get a response To the editor: After reading Sylvia Forster’s letter in the Hastings Banner June I, my question is why she felt it necessary to attack a mem­ ber of the public who is not running for public office during this election year. I’m responding to Sylvia's accusations not as a defense, but as an informational letter for the citizens of Hope Township, Barry County, and the subscribers of the sewer and water service. Over the years township officials have made statements and allegations about me. Why are they afraid of an outspoken mem­ ber of the public? I do consider myself an activist, advocate, and conservationist. In the early 1900s. the circuit court judge made a ruling on the house that was built next door that was not in compliance with the township's ordinances and the town­ ship's failure to enforce its ordinances. Township officials are aware that my hus­ band and 1 purchased our home as it is today. We did not build our hope. So if my home is incorrectly built and not in compli­ ance, it is due to past lack of enforcement of the ordinances on the former owner. Hope Township recently was in circuit court again, because of the Zoning Board of Appeals' [ZEA] lack of understanding of the laws The judge sent the problem back to the ZBA for proper disposition. The ZBA was prepared to give a variance because of the north wind. Taxpayer dollars are spent needlessly on attorney fees because of poor decisions made by public officials. Residents of the community have every right to question and take their disputes to court for an interpre­ tation of the laws. Do the autocratic town­ ship officials consider themselves above the law by trying to stifle the democratic process, and then try to lay the blame onto the ordinary citizen? Because the sewer authority had given me information that wasn't supported by documentation. 1 started investigating the construction and design of the system. After a|l, we have and arc paying our share for this sewer system, which we supported for the protection of our lake. We are enti­ tled to have answers to our questions and documentation, just as much as any other resident in the community. What we have learned about this system will benefit the county, the state and the taxpayers who ulti­ mately bear the burden of the costs for future sewer projects. Some of the issues not addressed in the lawsuit are 69,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled onto a resident’s property, into homes, and into the very lakes we were try­ ing to protect over the past year and a half. We are paying for plaid repairs, continuous repairs of faulty parts and repair of pipes, and possibly the future reburial of pipes that were buried at shallow depths, at a mini­ mum cost of $ 11,000,000 to the taxpayers. The county^ attorney, who had been paid $73,000 to date, didn’t take one deposition from any of the firms charged with improp­ er design and construction. Why not? Could it be because our public officials are the ones who signed off on the pipe depth and the attorney had no defense for the actions of local township and county offi­ cials? That’s exactly what happened The answer lies in the 11,000 pages of paper trail. If there had been a good faith attempt at the authority and county level during the lawsuit, there would have been no need for the Greater Wall Lake Association [GWLA] to intervene on the resident’s behalf. The GWLA board voted to object to the settlement offer, which was our legal right. Since installing the boiler there is a question to its effectiveness to the point that the extension date has been altered twice. Sylvia mentioned that, “The treatment plant is operating well, but, like many hun­ dreds of other plants in Michigan, it does have some problems." What an understate­ ment! First, we are the proud owners of the only plant in the state of Michigan who has to reheat its “waste" before being treated making us a laughing stock. Second, we have enough problems of our own we don’t need to be concerned with other communi­ ties. The authority is famous for comparing apples and oranges that pertain to nothing relevant to the problem. Since becoming involved with sewer dif­ ficulties, we have made changes despite our public officials. For years the authority was not reporting raw sewer spillage to the DEQ, as their permit required them to do. After we notified the DEQ of the situation, the authority is now required to comply with the requirements. The present manag­ er is on record stating he was under no obligation to report spillage to the public. The Health Department recently informed the authority they must give copies of all spillage reports to the Health Department. There were two recent Bills before our leg­ islature that will require better reporting of spillage s to the DEQ. There are sewer holding tanks that have been placed on individual properties that are closer than 50 feet from drinking wells [some with and some without variances]. Who is monitoring these drinking wells for cross contamination for the protection of the community? We have many questions still unanswered about the “as built" plans, and the financial aspects of the authority. We will continue to investigate these prob­ lems and go to authorities that have the ability to force the local authority to com­ ply with their obligation not to mismanage public funds. Sylvia is correct about my feelings of the present manager. 1 have gone on record since 1997, before he was hired, as suggest­ ing a private firm manager operate this authority, as is being done in other commu­ nities. Remember that mismanagement made it necessary to privatize the ambu­ lance service. Concerning my support of John Hosier and other candidates: Why shouldn’t 1 be entitled to have an opinion? That is what the political process is about. There are many issues in Barry County I am interest­ ed in, such as, the animal shelter, Our Land Committee, Southern Barry County Forum Committee, the Conservation Stewardship Team, and this includes and involves the political climate in Barry County. There is nothing unusual about my taking John Hosier’s petition around for signatures to get him placed on the ballot. Many peo­ ple work for candidates. That includes working for our State Senators, Stare Rep­ resentatives and even the Governor. Since the township officials brought up this subject, I do believe John has better management and business skills than the present supervisor. He has been able to manage a successful business in Hastings. John's first concern is for the welfare of the taxpayers in our community. It appears to me that the sole purpose of Sylvia’s letter is to try to influence and dis­ courage candidates from speaking on the topic of the sewer system. Our public offi­ cials sold out the residents, businessmen and businesswomen of our community. Our public officials have made misleading, con­ flicting statements, which were not based on facts or documentation. They have not earned and do not deserve our trust, support or vote. Barb Cichy Delton Write Us A letter: Girls’ golf team deserved better To the editor: As a graduate of HHS and former school athlete, I am always intrigued with current HHS sporting events. 1 was dismayed at the meager coverage given to the girls’ varsity golf team. Going into the conference tournament with a tic for first place is pretty exciting, and then winning the conference title outright is an impressive accomplishment. Our youth need to be acknowledged and commended for (1) being involved in posi­ tive and constructive activities and (2) when after hard work and dedication, honors are won. Granted, golf, at least at the high school level, is not necessarily considered a specta­ tor sport. However, any sport that an athlete chooses requires commitment, dedication, camaraderie and perseverance to both the team and oneself. The balance of fairness in coverage needs to be provided to all sports. The little article reporting the girls’ golf results proves there is a definite lack in bal­ ance. Diversity is a current buzz-word that can be heard in many arenas, including educa­ tion. Walk into any school and you will find at least one poster or banner acknowledging and promoting diversity. Being the shift manager of the hospital lab 1 work in, I know the importance of backing up lip-ser­ vice with appropriate actions, a.k.a. role modeling my expectations. This is a con- only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks’ will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • ’Crossfire’ letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • in an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Dear editor: I work part-time at a local gas station and I can't tell you how many customers come in and take out their frustrations about high gas prices on me and my co­ workers. Gasoline station employees do not set the prices of gas, we just take the money. I'm a single parent working one part­ time and one full-time job, and I have to pay these same high prices as everyone else. I don't get any breaks. Customers who arc angry about gas prices should voice their complaints to local or slate politicians. This is what they're paid to do. Put these politicians to work and tell them about your complaints! Write to your congressman or the governor and ask them why the price of gas is so high. Can't there be a ceiling on the price of gas? As a clerk, I do not have the answers! I know that the high price gas is going to have great impact on our summer vacations that we've saved all year for. We won’t be other customers. I really did not know what to say at that time. I know that my kids went through my mind, about how 1 have tried to bring them up with good morals and values. There is so traveling as far as we had anticipated because we will be digging deeper into our pockets for gas. Therefore, our trip to Canada has been changed. So the next time you go to pay for your gas, please don't complain to the clerk. It's not our fault! Make your politicians give you answers. They know a lot more about it than I do. So how about it, politicians, what’s up with the price of gasoline? Brenda Cuddahhec, Hastings CORRECTION An article in last week’s Banner gave the incorrect number of years for a two-mill renewal request in Woodland Township. It should have said the request is for four years instead of five. 74*4 HastingsBaNNER PUBLIC OPINION: Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by ence tournament and then to the state regional tournament, but to prove that respect for various forms of sporting activi­ ties and likes most certainly falls within the realm of diversity? How are the girls going to believe that acknowledging and respect­ ing diversity has any value when it is not being modeled within their own school? Actions always speak louder than words. Congratulations to the HHS girts* vanity golf team as reigning conference champi­ ons. Despite the lack of spirit and support from school officials and the meager cover­ age from local media, their perseverance and dedication paid off? Susan Jones, Battle Creek Less fortunate deserve respect To the editor: I found myself in a situation a few days ago, and it really does trouble me to think about this. 1 was at the store and there was an elder­ ly person in front of me paying for her pur­ chase. By looking at her, one could tell that she did not have a lot of money. And it was obvious that she did not have good person­ al hygiene. Nevertheless, over looking the situation I waited for her to finish with her business. I just wanted to go home. 1 was brought up with the belief that if you do not have any­ thing nice to say, do not say anything at all. However, the cashier just had to take it to extreme and <*et a can of air freshner, and spray around the counter and the walkway. Then they made jokes about her aloud to the Don’t shoot me, I’m just the clerk! The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons cept that is universal in all walks of life. Educators must also role model student expectations. How czn students take seri­ ously the importance of diversity when it is not always being modeled by school per­ sonnel? Deservedly so, there was much fan­ fare the past few years for the HHS boys’ vanity basketball team. 1 wholeheartedly agree with the support and encouragement given the boys along the way and the con­ gratulations and celebrations given for their successes. Respect for diversity would and should mean that al! other teams be supported and encouraged in the same fashion. Where were the pep assemblies to not only encour­ age the girls as they headed to the confer­ much hurt in the world. Why do grown adults have to add to it all? The more 1 thought about this the more ashamed 1 was of that store for the people working there to behave that way about a customer. People should stop and think about the people who are less fortunate than some of us; we could all end up living that way, no telling what the future holds. Put your heart in Godh hands and show some love, or just keep your mouth shut. From a person who cares about our less fortunate! Debra A Sipie, Hustings ‘Squaw’ is a degrading word In the “From TirtoeiiMhMrtawj the May 18 issue of your publication, Joyce F. Weinbrecht wrote “the Indian squaws, a term meaning wife, did the gardening." She then went on to use the term “squaw” many times in the article. Squaw does not mean wife, but rather is a demeaning word coined by whites when referring to Indian woman. The Smithson­ ian magazine, in an article about Ruth Hillb book “Hanto Yo," wrote “There is no buck or squaw (a demeaning word equivalent to a ‘broad.’).” Similarly, Sylvia van Kirk, in her land­ mark book “Many Tender Ties: Women in Fur-trade Society, 1670-1870.” wrote “With the appearance of women of their own race, the fur traders began to exhibit prejudices toward native females which had previously been dormant... Now the derogatory word ‘squaw* was increasingly applied to native wives.” Just a few months ago, the state legisla­ ture of the state of Maine wrote, and the governor signed a law that will rename all geographic features that include the word squaw, such as Squaw Creek. Squaw Moun­ tain, etc., in their state because of the derogatory nature of the word. LaVerne BeBeau Hastings StfUiatt.. How to boost vote numbers? School elections too often attract dismal percentages of registered voters unless there is a millage question. What do you think should be done to get more people to go to the polls and vote in annual school elections? Hasting* Banner, inc. A Omskki of j-Ad Graphics inc 1351 N M-43 Highway Hastings Ml 49058 0602 (616) 945 9554 • NEWSROOM • Dav»d T Young (Edmxi Elaine Gilbert (Ass.wanr EMofi Shelly Suiser Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary McDonough Snawr.a Hubbar th James Jensen Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Amanda Martin, Sunfield: Lucas Overmire, Hastings: Joe Williams, Hastings: Andy Brann, Lake Odessa: Sarah Penrod, Hastings: Gary Kwekel, Caledonia: “If we could get more parents involved in their children's education they would come to the polls to "They could promote it more in the newspapers and maybe on W’BCH." "Outlaw television and institute a lottery. Have one voter chosen at random to win a million dollars. People will line up to win money. Play on people’s greed." "There should be more advertising because I usually don’t know when to vote." "They should publicize theimmore." "I would suggest more news exposure to the issues and candidates. People often vote ‘against’ instead of 'for' an issue because of lack of information." CiawAea ad* accepted Monday through p'idaySan*. to5Xpm Saturday BXam - Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year m Barry County 52" per year m adjoin.-ng counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send aOd'ess changes to PO BoaB Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Pa«d at Hastings Ml 49058 vote." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June «. 2000 - Page 5 LETTERS from our readers... Are county authorities bored? Fair treatment of police officer? To the editor: Thu letter is in regard to the one a couple of weeks ago about former deputy Terry Johnson. J am not at all shocked at how people talk. As Americans, we have that right, it is our choice to keep quiet or speak out. But 1 am shocked at how our “friendly village” has turned on someone who served them. Especially when this someone is a person who protected us day and night for over four years. This person went above the call of duty to protect my family. When Mr. Johnson was stopped by us citizens of Nash. tile and we asked him to help us with a neighbor who was causing problems or with a complaint about someone speeding through the neigh­ borhoods, he took the time to listen and try to help, even when he was off duty. I do not know what happened at the Whit­ take' home, 1 was not there. But if you lis­ ten real close, you can get at least five or six different stories and you can choose which Show a graduate that you care To the editor: This letter is for the Hastings High School graduating class of 2000. First I want to congratulate each one of them. 1 wish them success in all life has to offer as they journey onward. How very thoughtful and kind that each of the graduates go out of their way by thanking those who made it possible for them to receive the best in education. It causes the persons they thank feel very good that their sacrifices and hard work were worthwhile. One can begin with Carl Schlossel, superintendent of Hastings Schools. He is an excellent example of what is required of a superintendent as to good education longed for. There are the principal, the teachers, the school board members, the PTA. Go out of your way, if possible, to let them know you appreciate their personal part in helping young people get a good education. Last, but not least, we must thank the par­ ents. Let them know they are not taken for granted in having young people receive the best in education. We all should outwardly make them feel proud and happy about themselves for helping and of children grow into well educated young men and women. In my front yard there is a graduation pic­ ture taken from the Hastings Banner. Also, there are some signs, one of them congrat­ ulating all the graduates. Another sign con­ tains the thought “Education is man's bes» friend." Next to it is “Ignorance is man's worst enemy.” How nice if others in town would place a sign of congratulations on their lawn at the time of graduation. It gives the student a good feeling that the people in Hastings care about them Justine McLean Hastings Groos family gift heartwarming The story in the May 25 Banner about the gift from the Groos family to the Hastings library was heartwarming. What a wonderful way to remember a loved one! I was also happy to read in the June 1 issue that Central Elementary Stu­ dent Council presented the library with a $100 check for the library fund These arc just two examples of the dona­ tions that have been made to the library fund. The library is for everyone, and it is exciting to see how people are pulling together to make the new library a reality. Yes, we do have a good library now, but it Flags on graves appreciated ■ । To the editor: Memorial Day has come and gone, but I feel we owe big thanks to the ones who put the flags on the graves, also for doing the aisle of flags at Riverside Cemetery. To me It’S very special as I have three flags - one for my father, Alson (Sam) Con­ rad, a World War I veteran, one for my brother, Lyle Conrad and one for my hus­ band, Louis Barlow The last two were World War II veterans As I march down that aisle I feel very close to all of them, as well as some for friends. it was good to sec people on the side lines for the parade. I’d like to see more people salute the flag as it goes by. It should be honored. Catharine (Katie) Barlow Hastings is outdated and antiquated and cannot pos­ sibly serve the needs of our community the way it is. Parking is very limited and that makes it difficult for the handicapped and the elderly There is not adequate space for young children for story hours. There needs to be an area specifically for computer use. A quiet reading area would be a wonderful addition. We are very fortunate to have a wonder­ ful, hard working staff and board of direc­ tors who have a vision and have done a wonderful job promoting that vision to the community. Now it is our turn to do our share to make the new library a reality. We can say “yes" to the operatiooal millage when we vole on Aug. 8, and then we too will share in the making of a dream come true when the new library becomes a reality. Willo Fuhr, Hastings Township (crignai mortgagors) to W«mk1Itarns Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 23, 1B98. and recorded or September 26. 1996 n Uber 673. on Page 784. Barry County Records. Mrchigan. and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Croootend Mortgage Corp Assignee by an aoognmont dated September 23. 1996. which wee recorder’ on September 26. 1996. m Uber 673. on Pago 791, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due al the date hereof toe sum of FIFTY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE AND 28/100 dottan ($57,425 28). ndudmg interest at 8.500% par annum Under the power of sate contained m mortgage and the statute m such case made and provid­ ed.notice a hereby given that said mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged promis­ es. or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 DO p m., on July 20. 2000 Sard premises are situated er VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan and are Fran Williams Albion Let’s get tough on illegal gun use To the editor: in the June 1, letters to the editor, one author wrote about how Hrd it is to get a general CCW permit tn Barry County and Hany County Prosecutor Dale Crowley is one of the members of this board. Then in the back page of this paper, was an uticle about two men in Middleville, who shot another man three times with a handgun and Dale Crowley was asking the court to drop the use of a firearm during the act of committing a felony. This would add two yean to any other sentence they would get. Mr. Crowley h»« said we don't need handguns so why doesn’t he have Judge James Fisher throw the book at those who use them committing crimes? It seems Bar­ ry County Court ha; .. double standard. I know I am glad that Mr. Crowley isn't running again, but then 1 haven't been vot­ ing for him anyway. I hope who ever replaces him will be harder on the people tvho use firearms illegally. Douglas Martindale, Delton Get the NEWS FAST on the Internet! jadnews.com ' ... Insurance agent. The best things in life are really pretty simple. Call today 529 W. Gintong Hastings 3 bedroom/2 bath, large multi-level deck, over 2000 sq. ft of J Larry Neil, V CLU.CHFC Making Your Future More Predictable space, desirable 4th Ward location, 2 year old roof, new vinyl siding, fresh landscaping, many inclusions, big back yard, great neighbors, dose to all schools, all new plumbing, 2 car attached garage, beautiful hardwood floors, 250 elec­ trical in garage, a must ate? $133,000 Saturday, June 10 Hastings High School Cafeteria Default has boon made our money, but perhaps to people like Ms. Kuzuva, tax dollars arc not real dollars. Perhaps Ms. Kuzuva would be happier working in the Wayne County prosecutor^ office ! am sure that they could keep her busy and it would be one less lawyer for us to pay for. The security of life insurance, the smiles of Mottos of Mortgage Foroctoeure Sate THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AMY MORTGAGE SALE appreciated by Ms. Kuzuva, who concedes that she would hate to try this case in court. To any lawyer versed in Michigan law, the case of the wayward white Oldsmobile is much like the pile of “evidence" gathered from the car's trunk: a whole lot of com­ pletely legal things that a cop may not like, but shouldn't bother with. Be sure that if any drags, weapons or burglarized loot were found or even suspected, it would have been yelled out from the sheriff's depart­ ment and prosecutor^ office, in unison and in harmony. So, why have the charges not been quiet­ ly dropped? It is a case of too many lawyen and not enough criminals? In a place like Detroit, where the opposite situation exists, petty thieves and crack-hcads get tossed out of court because the system is flooded with drug dealers, murderers and rapists. Here, the prosecutors hate to lose a single chance to score a conviction because they have few opportunities to do so. This makes Hastings a much nicer place to live than Detroit, unless you happen to be Ms. Kuzuva - or for a that matter, Ms. Lee. Ms.Kuzuva would rather prosecute a hope­ less case than watch her ratio of hours logged to the county payroll have one less felony to balance it. All of this costa money, your children, the help of your Farm Bureau HAS. ALUMNI 113* Banquet in the condtuons of a mortgage made by Denos D Doan and Dorothy F. Dean husband and wife party involved saw each other. But I am sure it is easier to believe that this was attempted suicide. Lots more gos­ sip that way. In the paper it also stated in a letter that Mr. Whittaker has “stopped” a crime spree. I wonder where he was last Sunday when nine cars got broke into? 1 am sorry to say that our “friendly vil­ lage” has become nothing but a town that loves to gossip about other citizens and from the sounds of it Most of the "friendly village" would love to sec Mr. Johnson serve time, and I am sure if he is found guilty of the charges, he will serve his time, just like anyone else would have to do. Can we please leave this in the hands of the judge and the attorneys? This is after all, what they are getting paid for... not us! Concerned citizen of Nashville (Name withheld by request) Dear editor: I used to reside in Hastings and 1 would like to submit this letter to your newspaper. A close friend of mine was recently arrest­ ed in Hastings by the Barry County Sher­ iff’s Department for “supposed" crimes they thought he committed and was charged with 11 years and 21 years worth of crimes, respectively, and the charges were all dis­ missed due to lack of evidence. Could our county be suffering from a lack of criminals? According to Chief Assistant Prosecutor Kuzuva, it is! Lulling a cranky child to sleep with a late-night drive is a common parental tactic, but it also strikes our county sheriff's department as suspicious behavior. It is a fact that burglars do not bring small, often noisy children along with them to do break­ ins. It is a fact that making a quick U-turn through an empty parking lot is not a bur­ glary attempt by any stretch of the imagina­ tion. It is a fact that no break-ins occurred in or near Hastings on the sixth of February 2000. It is a fact that a massive bright white Oldsmobile is a most unlikely vehicle for a sneaking burglar. It is also a fact that it is perfectly legal to have a hand-held police scanner in the glove compartment of a car, as long as it isn’t on or built into the car, just as it is a fact that it is only illegal to possess a crowbar if you are breaking into some­ thing, just broke in or are about to break in. Not all these facts were obvious to the deputies who stopped Kann Lee’s Oldsmo­ bile at one in the morning back in February. Those facts that were obvious could be hap­ pily ignored by bored, underworked patrol­ men looking to enliven a long, empty third shift. But all of these facts are known and YOU ALWAYS PROTECT THE ONES YOU LOVE LEGAL NOTICE INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. one to believe or you can read about it in the paper and figure out which story to believe. I know this is a small town and people will talk, but 1 am in shock to believe that people can sit in judgment of someone, when they have no idea what happened. I am sure most people know that Mr. Johnson was involved in a very serious car/bike accident. He was on the bike... And as of now, Mr. Johnson has had over 18 hours of surgeries, and still has more to come. He was in the intensive care unit at a hospital in critical condition for over four days. And while he was in the hospital fighting to stay alive, the rumor started in town that the accident Mr. Johnson was involved in was an attempted suicide. Is there nothing that the people of Nashville will not talk about? I feel sorry for Mr. Johnson's family, who has to deal with the fact that a loved one is in very seri­ ous condition and then also deal with peo­ ple who will stop at nothing to gossip about another person I read in the Maple Valley News (June 6) another story about Mr. Johnson, in which it said that he was airlifted out to the hospi­ tal in Grand Rapids, this is not true. There is no way he could be airlifted out because of the weather there was a storm and they grounded the helicopter. It also stated that the 17-year-old driver... once again, another false statement. The driver is 16 years old. I wonder where the paper gets JI of its information? The driver stated on a police report that she didn't see Mr. Johnson. Well, if she didn't sec him, isn't it also quite possib’e that he didn't see her? I don't know how fast she was going but the impact that Mr. Johnson was hit at was 40 mph. 1 think at that rate it could be feasible that neither Social Hour. 6:00 pjn. Dinner. 6:30 p.m. Tickets SiTavailable at Bosley's, J-ad Graphics or from Donna Kinney 415 N. Taffee Dr., Hastings 616-948-2929 Jeff & Brenda Fay Glik with their Son & Daughter! 25-33o Junior &Misses Tops Junior & Misses Denim & Khaki Shorts Junior & Misses Swimwear Men's & Young Men’s Shorts & Swim Men's & Young Men’s Tops Kid’s Nike, Adidas. AndOne Kid’s Tops 8. Shorts Men's & Womens Nike & Adidas Apparel Select Stock Lot 6 of Staley (Damet) Addition io the Village of NashvBo. accordng to the recorded plat there­ of. as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats. Page 4 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1 948CL 800.3241a. m which case the redemption period Shan be X days from the date of such sate Dated June 8. 2000 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 248-593 1302 Trott 4 Trott. PC Tigers West State Street (adjacent to Ponderosa & K-mart) Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suae 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte *200011927 (776) Mon-Sat 10-9, Sun 12-5 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner Thu. Jday. June 8. 2000 gardening, traveling, and spending winters in Honda at Imperial Manor Trailer Park. He was also preceded in death by his Richard Rowlader HASTINGS - Mr. Dwight Richard Rowlader. age 74. of Hastings, passed away Monday. June 5, 2000 at his residence. He was bom on February 12. 1926 in Woodland, the son of Homer and Gertrude (Aspinall) Rowlader. Dwight attended Woodland Elementary and graduated from Woodland High School in 1944 He was employed at the Royal Coach Factory until it closed. He worked for Bradford White Corporation in Middleville from 1955 until his retirement in 1988. Dwight married Horence Avery in November of 1 *38 and she preceded him in death in 1991. He married Nova (Miller) Wilkerson in February of 1992. He was a member of the Hut Baptist Church of Hastings serving as Deacon. Sunday School Teacher, choir member, and a construction Missionary Worker. Dwight enjoyed woodworking, lawn and son, Alan (Vicki) Wilkerson, step­ daughter, Gilda (Randy) Bailey, both of Tennessee; step-daughter. Helene Terry of Texas; brother. Duar.e Rowlader of Hastings; sisters, Maddelin Kidder of Freeport and Margaret Smith of Woodland; five grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand Si . Hastings. Pastor Dav id Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 am . Sunday Morning Worship 11 a_m . Sunday Evening Service 6 pm.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If mlerested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details ST . ROSE CATHOLIC CHL'RCH 805 S kflerson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4 JO p m . Sunday Maues 8 30 a m and ! I 00 am. Confeswon Saturday 3 30-4 15 p.m CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship 11 00 a.m . Evening Service at 6 00 pm, Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Wcm State Road, Hastings. Mich W Clayton Gsmson. Pastor Sundav School 9 30 a m . classes for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 a.m Nuncry provided Sun­ day Evening Service, 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 7 00 pm arc Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Aduh Bibk Study - No age limit* COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DcAnn Dobb* Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Tunes 9 45 a m Traditional; 10.15 a m. Sun­ day School. II 15 a m Contempo­ rary Service Nuncry provided Junior church Yrwth group Thurs­ day* senior meals i2-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7 30 p.m. For more information call the church office wA^RACE brethren BIBLE CHURCH (Eaiwrrfy rhe Hasting* Grace grrthrra Church), 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emcntus. 945­ 9224 Sunday Services 9:45 a m Bible Classes - for all ages. 1040 a m - Morning Worship. 6 00 p m Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7 30pm Prayer and Bible Study Sharing Your Futh - "Ybu Are Wel­ coming " Church Phone. 948­ 2330 EMMANUEL EMSCOTAL CHURCH Memher Church ot the HWdHuit Anglican Cuatmunton ” 315 W Center St (comer of S Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Rev Fr McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Vbetberg. Director of Music Sunday Worship Ser­ vice* -Ram and 10 a.m. Sunday School - 10 am The Episcopal Church Wckome* You. Ascgnyton -LgteiSAUfifl. Thursday. June 1st. Potluck at 6 p m The Service will begin al 7 pm. which will in­ clude the cctebraiwn of the min­ istry of our Director of Music, Mr F William octbcrg The nursery will be available from 6-8 pm Charles P Pvnlcvtnl Sunday. June 11 ■ Ser­ vice* at 8 a m and 10 a m A pic­ nic will folk** the 10 a m *ei v tee Wear something red' Trinity Sun­ day. June 18 Vacation Bible SiAai! dates have been set for Ntonday-Thursday, Aug 7-10 from 6-8 pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught <616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 a m., PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 CHI RCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hanman. Pastor Sunday Services Sunday School Hour. 1100 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 p m evening Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m Services for Adult*. Teen* and Children 9 45 am THORN APPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Tmcs arc 8 30 am. 9:55 am mA U 20 a m Tuesday prayer and share time •SgSO a.m, Vfcdhesdaygwatogmrvivi' 6 30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p m also Nurs­ ery available for all services Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry HubIcy. Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wod/Thur* 9 a.m. to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9 30 am Sunday School. 1045 am Morning Worship. Sun. 5-7 p m Ybuth Fellowship (Gr 6-12). Sun evening service a* announced in weekly bulletin 6 p.m . Wed 6­ 8pm Wamors (Gr K-5th). (Serv­ ing evening meal to Warnon at 6 pm). Wed 7 pm - Prayer Mtg (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHL'RCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices • 9 30 am Morning Prayer. 10 30 a m Holy Communion Evening Prayer 6 00 p.m For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T Hustwick 948-9604 Rev Deacon David S Mohrhard! 517-627-9130 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services Affiliated with the In­ dependent Anglican Church (Canada SymJ) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Curne. Senior Pastor, Pas­ tor Duse Wood Sr Aduh Min­ istries 9 30 a m Sunday School for all age*. 10 45 a m . Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p.m.. Evening Service, 700 p.m. Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p m . Awana. Sr and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information an MOPS. Ladies BMe Studtas. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting al Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Momtng Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, aduh small group ministry, leadership train­ ing This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner the churches and these local businesses NY REN FL NERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THF HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadwav Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescrtpiroro" 118 S Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. ”0 Cook Rd Hasting*. Michigan NEW WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Hemng Wheelchair acceuiMc and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10:30 a m., Wednesday 6 00 p.m Ybuth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave , Hastings. Mi 49058 Sunday Service* Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Worship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m Peter Wackcrman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on video* in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Ftrcher. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p m one’s choice. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ments, and oh yeah - Singing dunng MUSIC CAMP 2000 The fun begins at 990 a m each morn­ ing and ends at 11 30 a m There will be a dress rehearsal on Satur­ day. June 24th with the final per­ formance to air dunng the worship itrna Sunday. June 25th If you are between 2nd and 8th grades, please come and enjoy a 100% chance of fun FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616 ) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Det xah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director, Noah's Ark PreSchool Thursday. June 8 - 6 45 pm Praise Team rehearsal Sun­ day. June 11 - 8 30 a m Chancel Choir warm-up, 9 00 a m Tradi­ tional Worship Service. 9 20 am Children's Worship. 10 00 am "toffee Hour" in the Dining Room. 10 10 a m Sunday School Assembly in Sharpe Hall. 10 15 a m Sunday Schoo! for all age*. II 20 a m Contemporary Worship Service. 1150 am Childrens Worship The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The II 20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery is provided dunng both sen ices Monday. June 12 7 00 p m Session meeting • Din­ ing Room Tuesday. June 13 - 9 00 am Presbytery meeting in Alle­ gan. 6 00 pm . Mary Eileen Circle picnic at Merry Ossenheimer *. 7 00 p m Deacon* meeting - Din­ ing Room d Aimee Lee Hofstra FREEPORT - Aimee Lee Hofstra. age 16. of Freeport, went to the arms of Jesus, Monday. June 5. 2000. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Shnron Dewar and Beulah Hofstra. Aimee is survived by her parents, David and Debbie Hofstra; her sisters, Heidi Rene and Julie Lynn Hofstra both at home; her grandparents, Karl and Betty Hofstra; her great grandmother. Mrs. Dorothy Dewar; many uncles, aunts and cousins; and her very best girlfriend, Alex Armour. Members of the family will receive relatives and friends at the DeVries Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo, S.E., Kentwood on Thursday. June 8. 2000 from 2 00 4W P.M. and 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Funeral Services for Aimee will be held on Friday. June 9, 2000 at 1:00 F.M. at Dutton United Reformed Church, 6950 Hanna Lake Road. Interment will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Bury County Christian School. Arrangements were made by the DeVries Funeral Home. Marian L Callihan HASTINGS - Miss Marian L. Callihan, age 57, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2000 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. She was bom on December 20. 1942 in Hastings, the daughter of Jesse and Pauline (Swan) Callihan. Marian was raised in Hastings Township of Barry County and attended the Quimby School, graduating in 1961 from Hastings Ilene Betty Rogers High School. She was a life long Hastings area AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - Mrs. Ilene Betty Rogers, age 75, of Augusta, resident. Marian's employment included: Lake Odessa Machine Products and Michigan Magnetics in Vermontville. She attended Nashville Baptist Church and was an avid Bingo player. Miss. Callihan was preceded in death by Georgia, and formerly of Hastings, passed away Monday, June 5, 2000 at her home Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office Corner of Green and Church *treet*. Dr Bulford W Coe. Pastor uiia Stevens, Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all fkxjr* Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a m 9.30 a m - Sunday School - every Sunday, classes are available for everyone Chases for chidren and youth are based on grade level. Three classes. Good­ will. Genesis and In Hts Step* arc taught for adult*. I ft 30 am ■ Coffee Fellowship. Radio Broad­ cast. 1190 a m - Worship Ser­ vices • childcare available for in­ fants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for age* 5 thru 2nd grade SUMMER MUSIC CAMP JUNE 19 THROUGH 25. CH ANCE OF RAIN. Five mornings will be filled with Bible lessons, crafts, games, refresh­ NORTH officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fairfield Harbour Fire and Rescue Squad, 902 Coral Reef Dr.. New Bern. North Carolina 28560, or a charity of HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Sta»e Rd and Bollwood St., Rev. Darnel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:4519 Mornrag Worthy. 5 30 p m. KidY quizJttng, 6 00 pm. Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6:30 p.m.. Kid's Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teen* Sing and Share pruup and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 a.m . Senior Adult Bible Study and young aduh GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hartings Rev Michael Anura. Pastor Phone . (616) 94^9414 seaday. toell100 A 10 00 artr. Wtraalnp (Sum­ mer Hours). No Sunday School Thursday. June 8 - 6 30 p m. Soft­ ball. 7 00 p.m . inquirers. Liturgy Reh Friday, June 9 - 5 00 p m Wedd Reh Saturday. June 10 9.30 am.. Catcch. 4. 5 00 p.m.. Wedd. 8 00 NA Monday. June 12 - 6 00 p.m . Women of Faith/Dmner Out Tuesday. June 13 - 6 30. Softball. 7 00 pm. Exec Comm . 7 30 Ovcr-eaters Anon WWnesday. June 14 - 6 00 p.m . SS Staff Dinner. 7 00. Worship BERN, CAROLINA - Mr. Robert Edmund Nelson, age 71. of New Bcm. North Carolina, passed away Friday, May 12. 2000. in his sleep at his home. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of New Bern. North Carolina. May 6, 1951, Bob and Norma Grace Sherman were united in marriage at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, she survives. Also surviving are one daughter. Sara Ann Nelson and husband, David Levi of Durham, North Carolina, and one son, James Robert Nelson and wife, Jill of Durham. North Carolina. He worked for forty years for Abbey Etna Machine Company in Perrysburg. Ohio as a sales engineer, traveling worldwide. He was a member of Fairfield Golf and Country Club, Men’s Bridge Club, Men's Luncheon Club and did volunteer work for the community. We thank him for his unconditional love and wonderful memories that wc will forever hold dear in our hearts. Memorial services will be June 11, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in H^tings Memorial services will be June 17, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in New Bcm. North Carolina, with Dr. H. Dana Fearon III the First Baptist Church of Hastings with Reverend Dan Currie officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery in Hastings Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Hastings Building Fund or Barry County Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. MEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, Ml 49050 Partur. Sieve Olnwtead 1616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9 30 a m . Sunday School 1100 am. Sunday Evening Service 6.00 p.m . Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 30 p.m 49058 P-sum Carl Litchfield Phooc 367-4061 Worship Ser­ vice*. Sunday. 11 00 a. tn.. Sunday Robert Edmund Nelson several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 8. 2000 at 11:00 A M. at ...at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... WELCOME CORNERS UNITED Ml THOOLST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway Hastings. Ml AREA OBITUARIES parents. Dwight is survived by his wife. Nova Rowlader of Hastings; son. Mark (Genie) Rowlader of Grand Rapids, daughter, Marcia (Rod) Bowman of Hastings; step- in Georgia She was bom on September 20, 1924 in Hastings, the daughter of James and Ethel (Churchill) Polhetnus. Dene was raised in the Middleville area and attended schools there. She married Gerald C. Rogers on October 3, 1942, and be preceded her in death in 1997. Ilene had lived in Georgia for the past three years and previously at Lake Isabella in Mt. Pleasant, in Saginaw, Detroit and Hastings. Her employment included the St. Paul Title Company in Saginaw and the Barry Title Company in Hastings. She was a member of Weidman, Michigan United Methodist Church where she was also church secretary for a number of years, member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Saginaw Legal Secretary organization. Ilene was an avid reader, enjoyed golfing, square dancing and flower gardening. She is survived by two sons. Michael J. (Jan) Rogers of Middleville, and Gary W. (Carol) Rogers of Hastings; three daughters, Mary Beth Bieller of Augusta. Georgia. Chris A. (Marc) Boody of Novi, and Jennifer S. (Michael) Kilijian of Atlanta. Georgia; ria grandchildren; one great grandson; sister. Donna Hubbell of Hastings; and brother. James Polhemus of White Cloud. Funeral Services for Ilene will be held on Saturday. June 10, 2000 at Hastings Riverside Cemetery with Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiating. A Memorial Reception will be held at Hastings First United Methodist Church immediately following services. Burial will be at Hastings' Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to National Kidney Foundation Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings VISIT US j on the HET with up to the moment information on news items Log on at jadnews.com her parents. She is survived by her sister,-Carol (Thurman) Brooks of Hastings; two nieces; one nephew; one great niece; and two great nephews. Funeral Services for Marian were held on Wednesday, June 7, 2000 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Lester DeGroot officiated Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Esther Bates Hauser HASTINGS - Mrs. Geneva P. (Babcock) (Callahan) (Leonard) Hawkins, age 85, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2000, at the home of her daughter in Nashville. Mrs. Hawkins was bom on February 13, 1915 in Johnstown Township, Barry County, the daughter of Hiram & Avis (Conklin) Babcock. She was raised in Johnstown Township, and attended the old Burrus School. She married Donald Callahan in 1931, and he preceded her in death in 1935; she married Carl Leonard in 1938, and he preceded her in death in 1964; she married Curtis Hawkins in 1961, and he preceded her in death in 1974. Mrs. Hawkins employment included: Housekeeping for area families, the old Grand Rapids Bookcase & Chair Company in Hastings, Greenfield’s Nursing Home in Hastings, and Sunset Acres Nursing Home near Hastings. She enjoyed fishing, camping, quilting and crocheting. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sons, Donald Callahan, Raymond Leonard, and Charles Leonard; five brothers & four sisters. Mrs. Hawkins is survived by her six daughters, Maxine (Lowell) Pahl of Texas, Helen (George) Veroia of Battle Creek, Amy Willett of Hastings, Joan Pauline (James) Murch of Texas. Ruby Hawkins of Hastings, and Florence (Phil) Phillips of Nashville; two sons, Dick (Georgia) Leonard of Middleville, and Carl Leonard, Jr. of Indiana; 42 grandchildren; 80 great grandchildren; and ten great great grandchildren. Graveside Services for Mrs. Hawkins were held on Monday, June 5, 2000 at Union Cemetery-Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Memorial contributions may be made tu a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. MIDDLEVILLE - Esther Bates Hauser, of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, June 6,2000. She was bom in Barry County on December 31. 192©, the daughter of Jason and Jessie (Lepper) Willison. Esther married R.J. Donald Bates of Augusta on September 4, 1937, and he preceded her in death in 1974. She married Charles Hauser in 1985. She was a member of the Barry County Sportswomens Club for over 40 years. Past Director of the MUCC Board of Directors, member of Irving Grange, a loyal employee of Dr. Stephen Fedele D.O. of Battle Creek for over 20 years, retiring in 1985, and a member of the Middleville Wesleyan Church. Esther was also preceded in death by a grandson, Eric Bates in 1988; a sister, Agnes Hill; and a brother, Robert Willison. She is survived by her husband, Charles Hauser; her children, Rosalie and Kenneth Halstead of Battle Creek, Don and Nancy Bates of Delton, Rick and Marsha Bates of Battle Creek, and Ron and Bonnie Bates of Carney; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sisters, Helen Mitchell of Delton, Lucile Greenman of Delton, Vera Bostwick of Augusta; and sisters-in-law, LaRcda Willison of Delton and Doris Perrin of Richland; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, June 8, 2000 from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Funeral Services for Esther will be conducted on Friday, June 9, 2000 at 1:00 P.M. at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Palchctt officiating. Interment will, be at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial, please consider memorial contributions to Middleville Wesleyan Church. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. ^"RoberH^Baldwin^ | PARIS, TENNESSEE - Mr. Robert I. Baldwin, age 85. of Paris, Tennessee, and formerly of Hastings, passed away in Paris. Tennessee on November 12, 1999. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Saturday. June 17. 2000 at 4:00 P.M. at Rutland Township Cemetery with Reverend Bufford Coe of the First Methodist Church officiating. Following the service, the family requests that family and friends join them in a Remcmberancc Potluck Picnic at the Fish Hatchery Park Pavillion in Hastings. Please bring your own table service, drink, a dish to pass and special pictures or memories of Robert's life to share. Mildred N. Knodt CLAYTON, CALIFORNIA - Mrs. Mildred N. Knodt, age 88, of Clayton, California and formerly of Chula Vista, California and Nashville, Michigan, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2000. She was bom in Harrietta, Michigan. Mrs. Knodt was retired after working as a travel agent, and owned Carefree Travel in Chula Vista. She belonged to the Soroptimist Club and the American Association of Travel Agents. Mrs. Knodt is survived by her daughters, Carole Temps of Clayton, Georgia and Mary Knodt of Concord, California; son, Richard Knodt of Fairfax Station, Virginia; sister, Helen Crittenden of Hastings; and six grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mrs. Knodt were held on Saturday. May 20. 2000 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Chula Vista, California. Arrangements were made by Ouimet Brothers Concord Funeral Chapel in Concord, California. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 8. 2000 - Page 7 Social Hostetlers to mark golden anniversary Howard and Elsie Hosteller of Hastings are celebrating their 50th wedding anniver­ sary with an open house, hosted by their children from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 18 at the Middle Villa Inn, 4611 Middleville Rd. (M-37), Middleville. Ml. Friends, neighbors and relatives arc invited to at­ tend. They request no gifts. Howard Hosteller married Elsie Tobias June 17, 1950 (the bride’s birthday) at the Chapel In The Garden. Angola. Indiana. She was employed by Michigan Bell Tele­ phone. as an operator, Oliver Corp., then as a homemaker. His employment included Eaton Valve Division. Bril Sackett's Garage. He retired from the Barry Couaty Road Commission. They have two children, John and Jayne (Hostetler) Mitchell of Silverton. Oregon, and Stan and Patty Hostetler of Grand Rapids. The couple originally met at Angelo’s restaurant in Hastings, when a waitress in­ advertently swapped their dinner orders. Afew Wingeiers observing golden anniversary Tony and Helen (Burgess) Wingeier of Middleville were married on June 15,1950. Their family would like to invite you lo cel­ ebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Saturday. June 10th at Peace Reformed Church located on M-37 between Caledo­ nia and Middleville The open house will be from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. in the gymnasium with a program in the sanctuary al 3:00. Cards arc welcome, bul please, no presents. Kelley-Norton to be wed July 1 Hamilton-Look plan to wed Sept. 9 Mr. and Mrs. Steven Hamilton would like lo announce the engagement of their daugh­ ter. Dana Lyncttc Hamilton to Bnan Alex Look Dana is a 199"? graduate of Maple Valley High School and has received an Associates Degree in Business from Grand Rapids Community College She is working in the IS Enterprise Computer Operations Depart­ ment for Gordon Food Service Dana is the daughter of Steve and Lyncttc Hamilton of Hastings. Bnan Look is a 1993 graduate of Everett High School in Lansing and graduated from Fems State I mventily in 1997 with a Bachelors Degree for C riminal Justice He is working as a police officer for the city of Wyoming Bnan is the son of Jim and Cathy Look of Lansing, and Russ and Linda Hill of Lake City The wedding will take place on Sept 9. 2000 Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 Pat and Kandy Kelley and Jeff and Kathy Engle proudly announce the engagement of their son Robert James Kelley to Cynthia Mana Norton. Bobby is a Lakewood graduate He at­ tended G M l (Kettering University) and is currently employed as Protect Manager at Midstatc Communications in Ionia. Cindy graduated from Heidelberg Amer­ ican High School in Heidelberg. Germany. She majored in Political Science at Western Carolina Lniversity and is currently em­ ployed at Meridian Automotive Systems Io­ nia Operations as a Continuous Improve­ ment Faciliator and Six Sigma Black Belt. A July I wedding is being planned at the home of Jeff and Kathy Engle. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at I p.m. at the Depot Museum Saturday, June 10. Dawn Makety will speak on Native American culture. Youth of Central United Methodist Church will host a spaghetti supper in Fel­ lowship Hall on Friday, June 9. Flag Day is coming Wednesday, June 14. Let’S hope there will be a row of flags on Fourth Avenue. Many residents are using their tri-coloted buntings purchased from the local historical society. There were many graduation open hous­ es held last weekend. Christine Slade and baby Brittney were honored guests at a shower Sunday after­ noon tn the lounge of Central UMC. Fami­ ly members of the Slade, Morrison and Goodemoot families were present, along with mar./ church friends. Word has come that Walter Reed IV of New Jersey had graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and has been commissioned an officer in the U.S. Army. He is the son of Walter Reed III of New Jersey, grandson of the late Walter Reed Jr. and Helen (VanDyke) Reed of Lake Odessa and great-grandson of Walter Reed Sr. and wife Uarda, deceased. Peony bushes are at their best. Spirea is in its last stages. Beauty Bushes are starting to lose their petals after their annual show, which lasts at least two weeks. A prime specimen is next to the Union Bank parking lot in the rear lawn of the Tromp law office. Rhodendron plants are putting on a great show. Robert Recd of Holland, former resident, recently underwent quadruple bypass surgery in Grand Rapids. Reports are still circulating about dam­ age from the high water of two weeks ago. Eaton Highway between Harwood Road and M-66 is still under water. Harwood still has its sign, but it is passable. Some resi­ dents of Lake Pointe Drive had water dam­ age to their house contents. Some residents on Beech Street stored their furniture in a rented van for the duration of the high water. Some lakefront residents could catch fish in a net on their front lawns. Many peo­ ple had only water in front of their houses, covering the lawns. Red Cross workers brought mops and cleaning supplies along with disinfectants for those with flooded lower levels of hones. One resident on Beech Street had to dispose of carpeting, flood insurance is not available because the local townships have not been declared flood plains by their governmental agen­ cies. The dam that controls the lake levels on the outlet for Jordan take is now visible. There was 64 successful blood donors Monday, June 5. at the Red Cross Bloodmobile. Monday^ business section of the Lansing paper lists Vicki Nicthamcr as a newly arrived business analyst for Innovative ITSolutions Inc. of Okemos. She is a grad­ uate of Central Michigan University in 1999. She found that a receptionist for the firm is Marsha Hacker, formerly Shanks. Also, a granddaughter of the late Victor and Merle Sission is employed at the same firm. A Portland death listed last week was that of Bernard Meyers, 78, who died May 29. Among his survivors is a sister, Estella Cusack (Mrs. Ernie) of Lake Odessa. Funeral mass was at Portland June 1. Mrs. Leler Booker of Lansing died May 27 at age 88. She was retired from St. Lawrence Hospital. She was survived by her husband and four children, one of whom is Homer Jones (Ginny) of Lake Odessa. Services were at Friendship Baptist Church June 2. Rev. Paul Robinson of Bradenton, Fla., writes that he is now 90, still drives his car around the city in the daytime and resides in a retirement home. He was pastor of Cen­ tral Church in the 1950s. His daughter, Karen, visits twice each year. Both his granddaughters are m college. The elder Norman and Barbara .Pierce) Sandbrook of Nashville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 5th. 2000 . ’ NEWS JlaJee OdeAia granddaughter is studying law at Frioebirg University. Karen and family planned to come June 3 and stay until June 18. Son-in­ law Frank would join them toward the end of their visit. Since 1995 he has kept his fax machine busy sending messages to Ger­ many. Frank has a position with Dow Chemical Company The Schollenmanns have a home in Stade, Germany. Paul was pleased in January to have a surprise visit from Lowell and Jane Thomas of Beaver­ Notice of Mortgage Forecioaure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Ames and Helena Amee. hueband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to United Companies Landing Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 2. 1907, and recorded on December 0, 1007 on Document * 1005058. Barry County Records. Mktoigsn. and was assigned by meene ase*gnments to United Compantee Landing Corporation. Assignee by an aeeignmerrt dated February 9. 2000, which was recorded on April 10, 2000, on Document #1042989. Barry County Records, on *h>ch mortgage there is darned to be due at the date hereof tie sum of SEVENTEEN THOU­ SAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT ANO 45/100 DOLLARS (S17,878.45). including interest a! 13.990% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mort­ gage wfll be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1XX) p.m., on June 15, 2000. Sat premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are as: Staring at a point 1320 teat South of the Northwest comer of Section 24, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, thence South 460 feet, thence East 330 feet, toenoe Ivorth 460 feet, thence West 330 feet to the place of beginning Excepting therefrom starting at a point 1575 feat South of the North West comer of Section 24. thence South 205 feet, thonce East 330 feat, (hence North 205 feet, thonce West 330 feat to the Place of Beoinnlna. MO64LE/MANUFACTURED HOME DESCRIPTION: 1978 REDMAN 1113A6031 SIN­ GLEWIDE MOBILE HOME. Borrower, being the true and lawful owner of record of the Mobile Home being mortgaged with the property, deciares that it is Borrower's intent that the mobile home lose its nature as personal­ ty and become realty Borrower further deciares that the mobile home shall remain permanently attached as a part of the real property and wB not be removed therefrom The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unteas determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaU be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: May 11,2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL ton. He had performed their wedding cere­ mony while yet here in Lake Odessa. A flock of flamingoes is making its appearance at certain homes in the area. Do not be alarmed. This is part of a fund-rais­ ing event by the youth of Central UMC. Several families have bought flamingo insurance to keep the birds off their lawns. Others have to pay to get rid of them. Roses, coral bells and peonies are becom­ ing profuse on local lawns. 9th Judlctel Circuit Barry County NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Caee No. aa-TDS-CH Court Address 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no. (816) 948-4810 Brass-Mar Water Weils, Inc. 13427 Fm« Ridge Ave Kent Cly. Ml 49330 Robert L Jordon (P49387) Blakeslee A Fry. PLC 23 North Main Street Eockford, Ml 49341 (816)888-9683 PtaMB Attorney v. Defendants) Jeff Bomback - 13005 Pinewood. Gowan, Ml 49326; and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Warwick. 1902 7th Court North, Unit B. Lake Worth. FL 33461. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 1. On February 10. 2000 toe 5to Circuit Court of Barry County Michigan judges in favor of the piamtW(s), Brass-Mar Water Waffs. Inc. and against the defendants). Roger Warwick and wife, and Jaff Bomback. 2. On Thursday. July 13. 2000 6> 1:00 pm. at puttee auction to be held at Hastings. Michigan. Barry County Courthouse (East Door) in thia county, I shal offer for sate to the highest bidder all of the right, title and Interest of defendants) In and to the following property: EXHIBIT-A" Located in Thomapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, wffh a street address of 3347 Eagleview Court, MiddtevBe, and more particu­ larly described as: EatsslA That part of toe East 1/2. Southwest 1/4. Section 25, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thomapple Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 cor­ ner of said section; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 1325.13 feat along toe East-West 1/4 fine of said section to the point of beginning; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 286.0 teat along said EaruWest 1/4 Nne; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 57 seconds West 874.89 feet along the East Ine of toe West 286 teet of said East 1/2, Southwest 1/4; toenoe North 89 degrees 16 minutes; 30 seconds Waal 253.01 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 57 seconds West 385 57 feet; toenoe North 56 degrees 27 minutes 26 seconds West 39.57 feet along the centerline of Irving Road; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 57 seconds East 1235.10 feet along toe Weal line of said East 1/2. 248-594-4513 Trett A Trott. P.C. Southwest 1/4 to the point of beginning. Date: 4/25AX) Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Tategraph Reed. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie #200013809 Sgt. WWam C. Johnson Barry County Sheriff Department (6/8) Dolphins Looks can be deceiving Hawkins-Sheffy to wed in Wisconsin Sandbrooks celebrate golden anniversary ... .. Dr and Mrs. Lawrence Haw kins of Hast­ ings proudly announce the engagement of their son. Jonathan David to Sara Jane Shcff.. daughter of Dr and Mrs. Thomas Shcffy of MaJ:*un. WI. Jon is a 1994 graduate of Hastings High School Both arc currently employed as teachers in the Madison School Distnct. Thc> will be married July 1st in St Joseph’s Catholic Church on the campus of St. Nor­ bert College. DePerc. WI. Can't tell the difference? That’s where we can help. Two diamonds may look similar, but their value may differ greatly. The best diamond quality is a combination of the four C's: Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat Weight. As members of the American Gem Society, we have the professional expertise and gemological instru­ ments to ensure that you receive accurate, educated and ethical information before making your fine jewelry pur­ chase. Come see us. We ll show you the difference shopping with an AGS jeweler can make. THOMAS A. DAVIS Jeweler • Gemologist • Goldsmith Hours: Mon., Tries., Wed., Thurs. 9:30 to 5:30; Fri. 9:30 to 7:00; Sat. 9:30 to 3:00 138 West State Street, 43 East Eighth Street Hastings. MI 49058 Holland. Ml 49423 (616) 948-9884 (616) 392-1266 DEDICATED TO PROVEN ETHICS. KNOWLEDGE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ~ (6/15) �Pages The Hastogs Banner Thutscky. June 8. 2000 don’t get what you want. Federal Law: Ten thousand books ex­ LEGAL NOTICES Motice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made •n the conditions of a mortgage made by Alien M Warners and Mary Warners Husband and Wife (original mortgagors! to Broadmoor Fmancia Services Inc a Michigan Corporation Mortgagee, dated October 22. 1998. and record ed on January 6. 1999 m Liber 1023282. Barry County Records Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the BA Mortgage LLC (a who! ly owned subsidiary of Bank of America. NA) successor m interest by merger of Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assign ment dated June 1.1999. whch was recorded on July 14. 1999. m Uber 1032462. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-NINE AND 64/100 dollars ($90,649 6<). including interest at 7.125% per annum Under the power of sale contained r said mortgaged and the statute m such case made and provided, notes • hereby given that said mortgage wtii be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them at pubkc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastngs. Ml at 1 00 pm. on June 29 2000 Said premises are situateo in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan described as The East 330 feet of the South and are 1330 feet of the East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36. Town 4 North Range 9 West The redemption period shall be 12 monlh(s) from the date of such sale Dated Mav 18 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593 1300 Trott 4 Trod. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. M) 48025 File #200015434 Hawks (6/15; State of Michigan Probate Court Barry County Circuit Court-Family Division PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Fite No. 2000-22888-DE tn the matter of GERTRUDE I BECKER DECEASED TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS TAKE NOTICE On June 22. 2000. at 1 30 pm. tn the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon Richard H Shaw. Judge of Probale. a hearing will be held on the petition of Ann McGuire, requesting that Marian C Jacobs, of 5745 Avista Drive, Sarasota. Florida 34243 be appointed personal representative of the Estate of Gertrude I Becket deceased who lived at 530 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings Michigan and who died April 24. 2000; and requesting also that the wB of the deceased dated September 11. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Cheryl Lynn M Hammond (original mortgagors) to Rock Financial Corporation. Mortgage* dated August 19. 1996. and recorded on August 27. 19J6 m Loef 670. on Page 627. Ban, County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ConttMongage Assignee by an assign ment dated August 19. 1996, which was recorded on April 24. 1997. m Liber 692 on Page 274. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is vlaimad to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIVE AND 71/100 dollars ($74,105 71). tnduding interest at 12 850% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on July 6. 2000 Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Parcel 1 Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 25. Town 2 North Range 9 West, thence South 868 71 feet for place of beginning thence South for 10 feet; thence East 57751 feet, thence North 218 71 feet, thence West 368 8 feet, thence South 208 71 feet, thence West 208 71 feet to place of beginning Parcel 2 A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25. Town 2 North. Range 9 West Described as Commencng 40 RODS South of the Northwest comer of said Section 25. thence South 208 7 feet thence East 208 7 East, thence North 208 7 feet, thence West 208 7 feet; to place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 25. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593 1302 Trott 4 Trott P C Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *990809336 Tigers (6/22) STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF FRIEND OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW 1970 be admitted to probate It ateo « requested PUBLIC NOTICE that the hers of said deceased be determined Creditors of the decedent are notified that all ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OF THE FRIEND OF THE COURT Under Michigan law the chief family judge annually reviews the performance recora of the dawns against the estate will be forever barred unless p'eser<ted to Manan C Jacobs, named personal pre'.epresente.ive or proposed personal eprewnMAMK butf* the probate oourt al 220 W Court State 302, Hastings Michigan 49058 and the named, proposed personal representative witnm 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Mav 22 2000 Richard J Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL. HUDSON GEE & LONGSTREET 607 North Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 616/945 3495 ANN MCGUIRE By Richard J Hudson 672 Dunks oad Union City, Ml 49094 517/741-4313 Frsend of the Court The writ be cooducted on or about Juty 1.2000 This review s hmrted by law to the following criteria whether the Friend of the Court is gurity of misconduct, negtect of statu lory duty, or failure to carry out the written orders of the court relative to a statutory duty, whether the purposes of the Friend of the Court Act are bemg met. anu whether the duties of the Friend of the Court are being earned out m a manner that reflects the needs of the community Members of the public may submit written comments to the chief family judge relating to these criteria Send (6/8) your written comments, with your name and address to Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Barry County Trial Court. Family Division. 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (6/15) plaining the Ten Commandments. Happiness: Wanting what you get. Marriage Getting used to a lot of things you least expected Boy or girls? Drop-in Dad Dear Ann Landen: I’ve been marned only a short time, but already. I have learned the meaning of “marrying the fam­ ily" along with the man. I love my fathcr-inlaw dearly, but he has made a habit of com­ ing lo visit without announcing an arrival or departure date He just shows up bag and baggage Since we marned. “Dad" has visited us four times, and has stayed between four and eight weeks. And he also bnngs his two dogs, which shed all over. This is extremely stressful for me. because I work out of my home. (By the way, my husband docs not consider this “working") Dad likes home-cooked meals, so eating out is not an option. He is a finicky cater, and tells me what he likes and what he doesn’t like. Incidentally, my husband has three sisters Dad could visit, but he never goes to sec them. Our place is where he likes to be. so I am the designated hostess. Should I try again to discuss this with my husband, or should I keep my mouth shut and deal with it? I am having a very hard time w ith this, and am open to any sugges­ tions you might have Disrespected in NYC Dear N.Y.C.: It is high time you issued a Declaration of Independence. If you need counseling to put some starch in your spine, please get it. A marriage license should not mean a lifetime of servitude. Wake up, and smell the coffee. You do not have to live like this. Insist on eating out twice a week when Dad visits, and stick to it. Impotent anger Dear Ann Landers: I am a male in my late 40s who was raised by a single mother. I was circumcised at birth, and now have considerable problems maintaining an erec­ tion. I have seen several urologists, and have tried all the devices, shots and pills. My problem is that I want to tell my mother how much anger I harbor toward her be­ cause she had me mutilated as a baby. My wife says I should keep it to myself, but with 30 million men in this country with erection problems. 1 think I should speak out. What do you advise? - Anonymous in Ohio. Dear Ohio: Circumcision has become controversial m the last few years, but the v$M majority of doctor do not consider it to be “mutilation " When done properly, cir­ cumcision docs not cause erectile dysfunc­ tion. It is not uncommon, however, for men. circumcised or not, to develop impotcncy problems in their 40s. If no urologist has been able to help you. please sec a compe­ tent therapist, and find out where all that anger is really coming from. Surviving pets Dear Ann Landen: A while back, a reader wrote to tell you it is not unusual for a paper to print in a person’s obituary the names of his or her pet.. along with their surviving family members. You might be interested in my “collection" from the Columbus. Ohio, Dispatch. So far. I have the following: Ruth, age 69. survived by her dogs. Bud and Spike; Carroll, age 53, survived by her dogs. Champ and Dawson, and pet bird, Tillie; Wilbur, age 86. also mourned by his dog. Trixie, and cat. Spunky; Elmer, age 71. survived by his special secing-cyc dog companion, Buffy; Larry, age 65, left be­ hind his dog. Misty; John, age 80, survived by his devoted Pomeranian, Abe; and Robert, age 82. survived by his little dog. in Illinois was entrapped and suffocated in a portable enb that had been recalled in 1993. In each instance, the parent or care­ giver was unaware the product had been re­ called. Despite notices and public warn­ ings. many products with the potential to seriously injure or kill are still being used by consumers We can get the products off store shelves, but we cannot always get them out of people s homes. Please, Ann. tell your readers to make sure they do not have any recalled products tucked away in the attic or basement. The CPSC compiles an annual Recall Round­ Up list of the most important recalls and product hazards These include infant car seats and carriers with defective handles, toys that may pose a suffocation risk to chil­ dren under 3. and old cribs that do not meet current safety standards. Your readers can get the list by visiting our web site at w ww.cpsc.gov, or by writing to: Recall List. CPSC. Washington. D.C. 20207. A spring safety cleaning of your home could save a life. - Ann Brown. Chairman. CPSC, Wash­ ington. D.C. Dear Ann Brown; Your message is an im­ portant one. and will surely save some young lives and a lot of parental heartache. Thank you. Definitions Definitions from The Dick E. Bird News (thanks to K.T. in Lake Forest. III., for send­ ing them on): Clock: A mechanical device to wake up people who have no children. Conscience: The inner voice warning you that someone may be looking. Cynic: Someone who smells the flowers and looks for the casket. Experience: What you get when you GIRL. Meghan Elizabeth Borton, bom at St. Johns Hospital on April 11, 2000 at 1.23 p.m. lo James and Teresa Borton. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Megan was greeted at home by her big sister Emi- Y Dear Ann Landers: My daughter at­ tends a preschool for children between the ages of 3 and 5. One of the little boys in her class has beautiful, curly hair and wears it long He also wears ruffled and frilly dresses and stockings with designs on them. He plays with dolls and other “girl’’ toys This is very confusing to the other children. They can’t figure out whether this child is a boy or a girl. One of the other parents says it’s probably easier for the boy’s parents to let him wear his sister’s clothes than argue with him every day. This child^» parents are very ac­ cepting of his behavior, and don’t seem to think there is anything wrong with it. In my opinion, they need to have their heads ex­ amined. Ann. do you think this is OK. or will it hurt the boy in the long run? Shouldn’t those parents be dressing him in gender-ap­ propriate clothing? I’d appreciate your thoughts on this. - No Name, No City. Dear No Name: Wearing girls’ clothing and playing with dolls will not make the boy gay. We now know that homosexuality is a matter of genetics, in other words, they are bom that way. Most experts believe children should be permitted to have a say in what they wear. When the boy is older, he may be uncomfortable wearing “frilly" clothing and rebel. Meanwhile. MYOB. W’Aen planning a wedding. who pays for what? H7io stands where? “The Ann Lan­ ders Guide for Brides “ has all the answers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money' order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Brides, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562. (In Canada, send S4 55.) To fi-4 out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. BOY, Saebien Reese, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 27, 2000 at 10:08 a.m. to Tara Ricks and Duane Krebs of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 9 1/2 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Garrett John, bom at Spectrum East GIRL, Ellison Amelia, bom st Pennock HritpiurcfiXtiiy'IS. MOO at Itf to Hospital on April 22, 2000 at 7:26 p.m. to Keely and Matt DeCamp of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. Penni Stcortz and John Sprague of Nashville. Weighing 5 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Cameron Joh i. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 2, 2000 at 12:46 to John and Amy Haight of Sunfield. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Jarod Joseph, bom at* Pennock Hos­ pital on May 24, 2000 at 7:33 a.m. to Tony and Jem Pyrzynski of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 1/4 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, James Thomas (J.T.), bom at Pennock Hospital on May 25. 2000 at 6:12 p.m. to Kristy and James Longanbach Jr. of Ionia. Weighing 8 lbs. 0 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Kayla Jo. bom at Pennock Hospital on May 21. 2000 at 10:40 a.m. to Tina and Dennis Sauers Jr. of Lake Odessa. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. JOY, Jonathon Michael Preston, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 29. 2000 at 4:20 p.m. to Rebecca Abson and Bnan Preston of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 3/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, David Eugene, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 23, 2000 at 1:45 a.m. to Mar­ lin and Katherine Hochstetler of Ver­ montville Weighing 5 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. If only the newest ship in the world sailed right from New York. Done. Sir Stanley. And I thought Columbus was a cow town. - Alice B.. Grove City, Ohio. Dear Alice: Columbus - a cow town? No way. Some of my sawiest mail comes from Columbus readers Death notices that are written and paid for by the family can men­ tion names of pets. However, editorial obit­ uaries. which are written by reporters, do not generally contain this type of informa­ tion. Note recalls Dear Ann Landers: As chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commis­ sion. the most difficult thing I ever have to do is talk to a parent who has lost a child because of a defective product. It is espe­ cially heartbreaking when the death in­ volves a product we have previously re­ called A year ago. an 8-month-old girl in Texas strangled in a sw mg that had been recalled in 1997 Two years ago. a 17-month-old boy Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 Book Now For a limited time, you can experience the excitement of Carnival’s newest and largest ships, the CARNIVAL DESTINY and CARNIVAL VICTORY, on their special cruises from New York. From June to September, you can escape on a fabulous 4 or 5 day cruise to Canada Enjoy fantastic meals. Vegas-styie shows, a fnendly casmo and pampering service on the most splendid, spacious ’Fun Shipsi in our fleet Take advantage of this once-m-a-lifetime opportuni­ ty and call us to book the one vacation that's just more fun. HCamivaL^ The Most Popular Crwie Line in the Worlds wwwcarwsi com rrom *479 fit Cruise SubjWW SMlab*) (616)554-0311 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 8. 2000 - Page 8 • By Joyce F. Weinbrecht The Thomas Mission, which was origi­ nally near Grand Rapids, was moved in 1836-1837 to the southern border of Barry County near Cressy, because it was felt that the area near the Rapids was being corrupt­ ed with whiskey and other white man^ influences. The idea was to move the mis­ sion to a less populated area, and Prairieville Township seemed to be the right place. After the move south, the mission was called Slater^ Mission for the Rev. Leonard Slater. There were about 300 Indians who moved to this location. Chief Noonday was 79 years old at the time. He was described as an erect, well preserved, six-foot tall man with broad shoulders, a muscular man with high cheek bones, piercing black eyes and coarse black hair, which hung down to his shoulders. His wife, Som-an-o-que, is said to have been a short, stocky, unassuming lady who had an ugly and distinguished scar on the left side of her face. • The Reverend Slater was bom in Worchester, Mass, on Nov. 16, 1802. His mother was a Scotch woman and his father, Peter Slater, was one of the participants in the Boston Tea Party, where he was disguised as Ki Indian. He did his part in emptying the tea into the harbor on Dec. 16, 1773. The Slater family had emigrated from England early in the 1700s. Peter’s brother had learned the trade of cotton spinner in Lancashire, England, at Arkwright’s. When the family came to the New World, Ark­ wright^ would not permit him to bring the machinery for spinning cotton. He made the machinery from memory and began running a successful cotton mill in Paw­ tucket, R.l. Leonard Slater had inherited the qualities of perseverance and courage. It was not sur­ prising that he offered his services to the Christian Commission during the Civil War and went into hospital work without pay in the hospital Tennessee, this after his years spent in the Indian missions. As a young man he had studied for the ministry at the Baptist Triennial Convention held in Boston in 1826 and was appointed missionary to the western Indians. He mar­ ried Mary French Ide of Claremont. N.H. on May 20, 1826. Mary Ide was willing to enter the life of a pioneer missionary and earned the respect of the Indians and the white people alike. The couple bid farewell to their parents and friends and started out for Michigan's territory in the forests. From Detroit to Niles was made on horseback through unbroken wilderness, following an Indian trail and guided by blazed trees. They forded the Kalamazoo nver. They had sent their possessions by boat to Grand Haven and from Grand Haven to Grand Rapids in a rowboat. They had gotten very wet and were badly damaged and stained by water. Al the site where Niles now stands, near the Carey Mission, they were greeted by two Indians who came running from a wig­ wam with loaded muskets, which they fired into the air. They discovered that the shots were not for them but a salute to an Indian who had just died and this was done to keep the departed spirit from coming back to trouble the h /mg. They didn’t stay at Carey Mission very long and in the Spring of 1827 they were settled at the Thomas Mission, on the site of the present city of Grand Rapids. They spent the next nine years there among the Ottawa Indians, with about 150 families under their care. This was a mere fraction of the Indians who lived near the mission. The Reverend Slater wore several hats in those early days of the Thomas Mission. He was made justice of the peace and the first postmaster tn Grand Rapids, being appoint­ ed by President Andrew Jackson on Dec. Grand Rapids as drawn by the Rev. John Booth for the Reverend Slater in 1832. It shows Chief Noonday’s wigwam in the left foreground, the Baptist mission and Campau’s Trading Post to the right. A pen drawing of the Slater Mission as remembered by Cornelius Mason, son-in­ law of the Rev. Leonard Slater 22, 1832, serving in this capacity for four years. Except for the people connected with the mission or with the Indian Trading Posts, where were few white persons in the Grand River Valley in 1833. There were two Indian villages, known as the Upper and Lower villages. The Upper was led by the Onawa chief No-no-quasheik, commonly known as Chief Noonday He was a friendly, industrious Indian who always worked for the good of his people. He was one of the first to obtain favor among white settlers. He was of great assis­ tance to them. He showed the settlers the Salt Springs and Gypsum rocks, probably those at Plaster Creek near Grand Rapids. These sites were very important to the economy of that area. Chief Noonday was one of the first con­ verts among the Rev. Slater^ people. When was baptized in the Grand River, hundreds of Indians gathered on the banks to witness the rrte, which was new to them. The Indians loved a contest of any kind and when they saw the Reverend Slater and Chief Noonday in the water together they thought a tussle was about to happen, and when the minister put the Indian under the water, the banks rang out with shouts of glee, thinking that the white man had got an advantage over the Indian chief. An Indian trial took place in the fall of 1840, near where the present Middleville stands. Chief Noonday had to try a man. Louis Gcncreau. one of his own tribe, who was accused of murdering his own wife. Chief Noonday found the man guilty and banished him from the tribe and confiscat­ ed his property. The members of the tribe agreed with the decision of the chief. This man was also the first criminal case in Kent County Circuit Court and later the man was sen’, to Jackson prison. Chief Noonday recognized that the Michigan lndia:<s could not hold out against the white man. He foresaw that they would be overcome in the end. He attempted to tram his people to accept the white man’s ways, their religion and their methods of agriculture. He preached to the Indians in their own tongue, traveling many miles from village to village to do this. The Slatcry had the first white child bom at the Thomas Mission. Sarah Emily Slater was the <irst white child bom in Grand Rapids. When Chief Noonday heard about the new baby he and his wife, Som-on-o-quc, came to the Slater house and gave the new baby, the name of his wife, and she was called the “little Som-an-o-quc by the Indi­ ans. Sarah Slater had an Indian woman as her nurse Two other children were bom to the cou­ ple while at the Thomas Mission. George and Francis. Three more children were bom to the Slaters in Barry County at the Slater Mission in Prairieville Township. The chil­ dren mingled with the Indians to the point where they were speaking the language of A pen drawing of the school at Slater Mission the Indians. They were sent to their relative in the east to learn to speak English. Emil) Slater became a teacher of the younger Indi­ an children when she was only a child her­ self. White man’s liquor made the Reverend Slater’S work with the Indans much harder. He found and emptied many barrels of whiskey at every station where he was con­ nected. Whiskey, introduced by the white man tested the ingenuity of the white man who were attempting to keep the Indians sober. The theory was that Indians tolerated liquor less well then white men. Certainly they demonstrated less inhibitions when drinking. However, their examples among the white men wasn't all that great either. General Lewis Cass urged the white men to keep liquor from the Indians and urged the Michigan Indian chiefs to protect them from its effects on them. The white traders and trappers had brought the Indians improved weapons and better methods of hunting and fishing. Their attempts at agriculture were improved by contact with the white traders. There is a theory that without the introduction of whiskey to the Indian population, their his­ tory might have been different. The Reverend Slater had worked in three localities the Carey Mission at Niles, the Thomas Mission at Grand Rapids and then to Prairieville and the Slater Mission. In 1836, the mission purchased 1,000 acres in Prairieville Township, near the southern Barry County line, near what is now Cressey, and about 2 1/2 miles north of the little settlement of Richland. Calvin Hill sold them the land and they proceeded to move the mission there. Here game abound­ ed. Gull Lake was close by with its popula­ tion of fish, including the pickerel. Here they built log houses and each fam­ ily had a piece of land to cultivate. Some of the land purchased from Calvin Hill was sold to the Indians in plots of 10 to 20 acres. The Baptist Missionary Society paid Slater $300 per year to teach the Indians and the federal government paid the couple to teach them how to farm and how to keep a home. This was an attempt at looking ahead to the day when the land would be even further invaded by white settlers. This well intend­ ed effort did not produce very encouraging results. Here they built a schoolhouse, which was used for school and for religious services. The bell was the first hung on a belfry made of four posts put in the ground with cross pieces on the top and then it was hung in the belfry of the Slater Mission Chapel after it was built. This bell had been pur­ chased in Detroit in 1830 and was shipped around the Great Lakes to Grand Haven and then to Grand Rapids by boat. They took the bell with them when they moved the mission to Prairieville. After the Slater Mission closed, it had been placed in the second school built in the village of Prairieville. When this school burned to the ground in 1918 the bronze bell was melted into an irregular mass by the intense heat. The Kalamazoo Museum had this piece of melted bronze until 1963, when they gave it to the Bernard Museum in Delton. The Reverend Slater took his task very much to heart. He distributed a translation of the New Testament in the Indian lan­ guage. which was published by the Ameri­ can Bible Society. Duncan Ide of Boston, a brother of Mrs. Slater, made scripture cards. He often used pantomime to commu­ nicate his message better. He and his entire family learned to speak their language. Mrs. Slater, who had been teacher, men­ tor, example, comforter, counselor and fnend to the Indians, died while the rev­ erend Slater was in Washington. D.C. in 1852. The Indians of the mission mourned her deeply and the Reverend Slater lost heart also. He and the family continued on for two more years. The mission broke up in 1854 and was closed in 1855. Some of the Indians went to Pentwater. Mich. Some joined the Pottawattomi Mission at Bradley in Allegan County and some went to Calhoun County. The Reverend Slater joined in the efforts of the Christian Commission, where he worked without pay to care for sick and dying soldiers in the hospitals in Nashville, Tenn, during the Civil War. He worked at this until his health failed and he returned to Michigan, where he died on April 27, 1866. Chief Noonday died soon after the mis­ sion closed, at the age of 98. He died at the Selkrig Mission at Bradley. While visiting some Indians there he became very ill and died in August of 1855. He is buried near Estate of Mary Jane Johnson, Deceased. Date of birth: July 8,1806. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent Mary Jane Johnson, who lived at 13434 Baseline Road, Hickory Comers, Michigan died Aug. 8, 1989 Creditors, of the decedent are notified tha. al claims against the estate wAl be forever barred unless presented to Cart Warren, named person­ al representative, or to both the probate court at 220 West Court St. Hastings. Ml and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. June 1,2000 George T. Perred (P42751) 312 Old Kent Bank Bklg Battle Creek. Ml 49017 (816)985-7000 Cart Warren 983 Wagner Drive Battle Creek. Ml 49017 (6/8) the site of the Slater Mission site next to his faithful wife Som-an-o-quc. There is a marker on the south side of Cressey Road just west of Lockshore Road in Prairieville Township. The Selkrig Mission was located about four miles west of Gun Lake, Allegan County. More about Chief Saginaw (Sagrmaw), Selkrig and the Ottawa Village on the site of the present Thomapple Manor, County Facility, Hastings Township, Barry County. Estate of MARIANNE SHAVER-ROELOFS. Dece—ed. Date of birth 07/08/20 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE OF CREDITORS. The decedent, Marianne Shaver-Roefofs, who lived at 42 Rees Road. Dalton. Michigan died 03/23/2000 Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against estate wfl be forever barred unless presented to Cathy L Tayfor-Smtth, named personal representative or proposed per­ sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street, Sta. 302. Haattogs. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal repre­ sentative within 4 months after the date of publi­ cation of this notice. Thomas R. Bteteing (P24868' 317 E. Columbia Avenue Battle Creek, Ml 49015 (616) 962-9058 Cathy L Taylor-Smith 20155 Wsutescon Road Battle Creek. Ml 49017 (6/8) REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF REGULAR ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY ANO AIIFRAN, MKMGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 12, 2000 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the regular election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 12, 2000. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the regular school election there will be elected two (2) members to the board ot education of the district for full terms of four (4) years end­ ing in 2004. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: Sandra Barker Joseph Noto Therral Schoonard Write-in candidates must file a Declaration of Intent on or before 4 p.m., Friday, June 9,2000 THE VOTING PLACE IS AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this elec­ tion. This Notice is given by order ot the board of education. Elizabeth Matteson Secretary, Board of Education �Page 10 - The Hastwigs Banner ■ Thursday, June 8, 2000 Area athletes fare well at Division II state meet Sports in June now in tune Pen to paper. The best part of covering prep sports is seeing the athletes achieve and then receive their awards. That is why events like Saturday's State track finals are so great. At Grandville (the site of the Division II finals Saturday) alone, 296 medals were handed out. That's a lot of hardware that makes for a lot of smiles. By the way, Grandville was an excellent host for the track finals. The track was great, the space for parking was accommodating, the locations for the field events were ideal and the huge stadium gave everyone (well, everyone who wanted to) a place to sit. Oh, and the press food and press help wasn't bad, either. Now I see why my dad stuck with the prep golf for so long. What a thrill it is to hang out at the State golf finals at Forest Akers. The best parts are the ducks in the water, the brats from the food shack and the kids (both the players and those who work there) who help to keep you young (well at least inside). Like him or not. New Jersey's Scott Stevens is the player that you always covet for your team. Stevens, who knocked Philadelphia Flyer Eric Lindros out of the playoffc, has played a key role in putting the Devils up 3-1 in its NHL Stanley Cup series against the Dallas Stars. Game five is tonight and look for Stevens to be just a bit physical. Growing up, two of my sports idols were Larry Robinson (Montreal Canadiensi and Larry Bird (Boston Celtics). There’s a chance that both soon will be championship coaches as well as being championship athletes. The Indiana Pacers and the Los Angeles Lakers should make for an fantastic NBA World Championship series (Game 1 was Wednesday). Can Bird leave coaching as he did a player, a winner? Can Reggie "Superman’' Miller dog the tinsel town team into a frenzy? Can the Pacers contain Shaq underneath with players like Rik S<ril* and Dale Davis? Tune in to NBC <o find out... Bob Costas would thank you for that. By the way. the series will come down to who wants it more and we all know how Bird would like to take it to the Lakers (for some reason, Bird doesn't particularly like LA). AB of us ole' timers will go with the Pacers, since their roster includes Sam Perkins (the oldest at 39), Mark Jackson, Miller, Smits and Chris Mullen. It's not a pleasure to speculate on this, but if Grant Hill leaves the Detroit Pistons as a free agent, can the team find an inside presence to remain a contender for post-season appearances. They certainly would have some green then to find a star player to take the court alongside players like Jerry Stackhouse and Jerome Williams. Still, naming Joe Dumars as the president of basketball operations and keeping George Irvine as coach does give the Pistons a shot of hanging on to the star forward, altough there is no guarantee. If Lions' Charlie Batch keeps getting hurt, should the team go after Eric Kramer? Ryan Leaf? or Steve Young? With a defensive backfield that includes Deion Sanders and Darrell Green, the Washington Redskins are an early favorite to win the 2001 Super Bowl. Add newcomers Bruce Smith, LaVell Arrington and Mark Carrier lo the 'Skins' defense and it's tough to find a weak spot. It was nice to sec the Detroit Tigers' 2­ I series win over the Chicago Cubs and it was even more awesome to sec Tiger coach Bill Madlock sing "Take me out to the ball-gam-" during ‘he seventh mning stretch of Sunday's 12-inning Tiger triumph. The only bad part is that my ears are still ringing from listening !n Madlock's fever pitch. By the way, ;t's Tiger Woods versus the rest of the field next week for the U.S. Open. I'll take Tiger, along with Jon Gambee, since Pebble Beach is an ideal place for him to display his golfing GRANDVILLE — Caledonia's Tim Ross summed up last Saturday's 2000 Michigan High School Athletic Association Division II Stale track and field championships simply, but best. "The track is great and it's a beautiful setup." Ross said. "It was a great experience.. everybody here is fast." Many athletes, including some local standouts, took part in the season finale and achieved their best.— or near to their best — efforts of the entire campaign. But, like Ross explained, that didn't necessarily mean that lhey placed near the very top of their respective events. Still, many came away from Rockford High with a sense of achievement and a smile deeply ingrained on their face. Area schools taking part in the Division II championships were Middleville (Thornapple Kellogg), Caledonia, Lakewood and Hastings. "That was my goal for the last four years." -Hastings* Susan Hubbard Caledonia's boys tallied 16 points which placed them 15ih overall Romulus captured first place honors by one point. Romulus scored 47 poin < and Detroit Renaissance scored 46. The Fighting Scots not only placed near the very top at Stale, but won their third consecutive regional title this year and finished second al the Division II Stale team track meet held last week at Corunna. Scoring points for Caledonia were Seth Temple, Tim Ross and the 3200 relay team of Joe Lillie, Pat Spitzley, Milch Petz and Tim Ross. Nick Deline watd^s and evaluates his shot put toss at the Division II State meet. talents. By the way if Lindros decides to play next season (he now has had four concussions on the ice), the Flyers should first trade his dad (to somewhere like Russia) and then evaluate his stability. If he can play, I wonder if the Detroit Red Wings would be interested? Correction: Last week in this column, it was said that a baasbsll used in Hastings' 1975 district championship game was returned to coach Bernie Oom. The ball actually was given to Oom by a former Saxon player who had actually held onto the treasure. This columnist regrets the error. Talk to you soon. Lady Trojans play Saturday in prep softball regional This Saturday's Division II regional softball tournament at Lowell High School will be a battle between four schools from the same league, the O-K Blue Conference And Middleville, after struggling through a trying regular season campaign, will be one of the four squads battling to move on. The Lidy Trojans won their second district titk in the past three seasons last Saturday with victories over Caledonia (9­ 0) and East Grand Rapids (7-1). Middleville advanced to Saturday's event with a 7-6 triumph last Tuesday (May 30) versus Ionia The schedule for this Saturday's regional tournament will have Middleville taking on Coopersville at 10 a.m. and Godwin tangling with Rogers at noon. The winner of those two contests compete in the regional championship, which is expected to start around 2 p.m. The Lady Trojans collected 10 hits, obtained RBI from seven different players and received a strong pitching penormance from Erin Palmer in their district championship win over East Grand Rapids. Offensively. Jen Meyer scored two runs and senior Kelly Bremer had three hits, including one double. Palmer faced 23 batters in seven innings, striking out two. walking one and allowing two hits. Solid defense also helped the Lady Trojans' winning cause. Middleville made three double plays in the game, helping Palmer to get through a couple of jams. Middleville tallied one run each in the first, second and fifth innings and exploded for four runs in the third inning. East's lone run came in the sixth. Middleville blanked area foe Caledonia in the semifinal, making the most out of its seven hits. Highlights included two hits, two runs and two RBI from Jen Meyer, one hit and two RBI from Holly Corson, two runs from Laura Newton and a double by Erin Palmer Kelly Bremer was the winning pitcher. Bremer allowed two hits, fanned two. walked three and retired the final 14 Caledonia batters. Middleville (7-19, 2-10) began the game by scoring five runs in the first inning and then added two to its total in the fourth and fifth innings. In the other semifinal, East Grand Rapids squeaked out a 1-0 victory over Lowell. The Lady Trojans' highlights against Ionia in their pre-district matchup included four RBI by senior Amanda Bowyer, two runs from Kelly Bremer and two hits by Erin Palmer. Palmer also earned the pitching win, striking out eight, walking two and allowing just one earned run. Middleville rallied for five runs in the seventh inning to come from behind to beat Ionia. Middleville's baseball team also advanced to the district championship contest, but lost to East Grand Rapids 17­ 2. East tallied seven runs in the first inning and coasted to the win. Hastings' Bowne ready for busy basketball summer Basketball never grows out of season for recent Hastings High School graduate and former Saxon athletic star Tony Bowne. Bowne. who will play collegiately next year at Central Michigan University, has a busy summer of ahead of him. That hectic hoop schedule begins today (Thursday. June 8) as Bowne will play in the Ta-Wa-Si all-star basketball games at Grand Rapids Community College. BOWNE... Continued on page 14 Middleville's Jessica Crowley sails through the air during her long jump attempt. •Temple finished fourth in the pole vault with a leap of 14-1. Haslett's Nicholas Schaibly won the event with an effort of 14-9. • The 3200 squad wound up sixth, covering the course in 8:09.8. Champ Romuius was first in 8:00.03. • Ross had the area's top finish with a second place 4:19.71 in the 1600-metcr run. That finish displayed Ross at his very best, but later a foot injury hindered what he was capable of achieving in his other events. "In the mile. I was at my best," Ross said. The leg didn't effect me at all; it started hurting m the 800." Senior Joe Lillie said the Fighting Scots, coached by John Soderman. had a great season and some of that greatness was shown at Grandville. "Our goals were to win conference and regionals as a team." Lillie said. "We tried to fill the spots and everybody got better as the year progressed. Here. I guess that everyone did good so far. except for the two mile relay team." Three area teams scored points in the girls event;. Middleville was 16th with 13 points. Hastings tallied four points and Lakewood added one point. Detroit Renaissance won the girts title by scoring 84 points and Battle Creek Lakeview ended up a strong second with 61 points. Area placers included Middleville's Jessica Crowley. Hastings' Susan Hubbard, Lakewood's Andrea Koch, Middleville's Danielle Quisenberry and Middleville's 3200 relay team of Elisc Nyland, Melissa Quisenberry, Jennifer Verkerke and Danielle Quisenberry. • Crowley placed seventh in the long jump with a leap of 16-5. Ypsilanti's Janae Bridges won the event with a 17-8 3/4 effort. • Hubbard, a senior, earned a fifth place in the shot put with a throw of 37-2 1/4. Wyoming Park's Natasha Neal won the long jump with a 40-11 3/4. Hubbard's effort was not just a personal best for the 2000 season, but her best for her entire Saxon track and field career. It was the perfect ending, she said. "That was my goal (to gel to the State finals) for the last four years and then to do my best was pretty amazing," Hubbard said. "I just went in; I wasn't nervous." Hubbard's strategy was a simple plan that worked extremely well. "Let's do it; let's just have fun," is how she explained her State approach. For two weeks, leading up to the finals, Hubbard said she worked "really hard" to perfect her cvenu She said special assistance was given to her by coach Karl Schwartz and fellow Saxon thrower Nick Deline who qualified for the State finals in the boys’ shot pul. • Koch, a junior, placed eighth in the 400-meter dash with a sprint of 1.00.068. Mattawan's Sara Jane Baker won with a Danielle Quisenberry, a senior star for Middleville who will take her running talents to Central Michigan University next year, placed in two events. Quisenberry was seventh in the 1600meter run with a 5:08.75 and look sixth in the 3200-meter run with an 11:12.99. Corunna's Jamie Kryminski won both events with times of 4:54.07 and 10:45.23. Still, the "Quiz" came away from her running days as a Lady Trojan with many happy thoughts. "I had a lol of fun... many of my best friends are from track and cross (country)," Quisenberry said. "I think 1 developed as a runner." Asked about the Grandville track, Quisenberry said it was very similar to the others she ran on. "To me, a track is a track," Quisenberry said. "It was kind of nice (though) to have it close to home." And her thought's on the races she ran Saturday. "I was very pleased with our 3200 relay, it was our best and we were close to getting second," Quisenberry said. "I didn’t do my best in either of them (the 1600 or 3200) and that eats at me a little bit, especially since it was the last (meet as a Middleville runner)." STATE... Continued on page 12 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 8. 2000 - Page 11 Saxon softball campaign concludes against state - ranked Wildcats After two impressive post season wins, the season finally came to a close for Hastings* vanity softball team in a district championship game Saturday versus one of the very best teams in the entire state. Wayland pitcher Kara Potter limited Hastings to three hits in a 7-0 district championship win at Gull Lake. The Saxons (9-15) reached the finals with a 3-1 pre-district win over the host Blue Devils last Tuesday (May 30) and a 7-3 triumph against Plainwell in the earlier contest Saturday Wayland (35-1) advanced to the championship with a 17-0 win over Deltdn Kellogg Hastings opened its game with Plainwell by recording three straight outs, thinks to the crafty work of pitcher Jenny Taylor. In the bottom of the inning, the Saxons took the lead on a single by Erin Allerding. a stolen base by Allerding and an RBI single by Heather Krebs. Michelle Gnggs and Heather Krebs scored the runs Plainwell managed one run in the fifth, thanks to a leadoff triple. Saxon coach Marty Buehler said the such a luird worker." Krebs went 4-for-4 in the third spot and Williams went 3-for-4 in the cleanup spot. Defense also played a big part in "When your three and four hitters hit .875 in a game, it's hard to be beat." team's No. 3 and No. 4 batters. Heather Krebs and Katie Williams, made a huge difference in the final outcome. "When your three and four batters hit .875 in a game, it's hard to be beat," Buehler said. "I watched how focused Heather was Friday in practice and knew how ready she was to contribute to our team. I moved her up in the order to be the third batter and man am 1 glad. She is Hastings’ victory over Plainwell as not one error was made by the Saxons in the seven inning contest. "That is exactly what we wanted going into the Wayland game," assistant coach Doug Griggs said. Hit wise, Erin Allerding had one, Michelle Griggs had one and an RBI, Heather Krebs had four and an RBI, Katie Williams had three, Kailey Lyons had one Erin Allerding (16) concentrates on collecting a base hit at the Division II district tournament at Gull Lake (Photo by Perry Hardin) Kailey Lyons (11) delivers with a bases loaded RBI hit to centertlek! for the Saxons in their first district softball game Plainwell tallied two runs in me secund inning , but Hastings pulled even in the bottom half of the inning when Danielle Bowman scored on a passed ball. In the third. Hastings held Plainwell to no runs and scored two thanks to four hits. Crossing home plate for the blue and gold were Heather Kr us and Samantha Oakland. Oakls- J s run scored turned out to be the game-winner. Both runs were the result of a single by Kailey Lyons. For good measure. Hastings added three runs in the fourth inning. Erin Allerding. LEGAL FiOTICE INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Defaun has been made m the conditions of a mortgage male by Carol Ann KJtooum a/ka Carol A Jones {aigmal mort­ gagor) to Corporation United Companies Lending a Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 25. 1988. and recorded on July 1 1998 m Document 1014389, Barry County Records Mctsgan. on wfuch mortgage mere a dawned to be due M the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Five and 33/100 dollars {<22.785 33). including interest at 12990% per annum Under the power of sale contained r sad mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage wd be foreclosed by a sale ot the mort­ Saturday against Plainwe'l. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon netter ends year strong A trip to the State tennis finals last Friday was unexpected, but rewarding for Hastings’ senior Josh Hendershot. The Saxon netter earned his spot al the Division II finale, held in Holland, by winning three matches and placing second at regionals. One of those wins came against a talented area foe. Lakewood's Brian Reed (5-7,6-4.6-2). "That was really nice," exclaimed Hendershot about that post-season triumph. Hendershot drew a bye in the first round of the Stale tournament and then met up with Grosse He's Chris Lott. Lott won the match in two sets, 6-1, 6-3. "He (Lott) was really good," Hendershot said. "He had one of the best forehands that 1 have ever seen." Hendershot began playing tennis in the eighth grade and was a four-year performer with the Saxon program. A season ago, Hendershot played No. 3 singles, but was moved up to No. I this spring and made the most of his opportunity. When asked what his best accomplishment was for the year, Hendershot said, "how I played at regionals and al the end of the season." PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Notice of Mortgage Forectoeuro Sate THIS FIRM « A DEBT COLLECTOR AT TEMP I ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AMY NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that th, following u an Ordnanca. being Ordnance No. 106. which was adopted by ths Township Board of Prairieville Township at its special meeting held on May 26, 2000. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 108 Adopted: May 26. 2000 Effective: Eight (8) Days Following Publication After Adoption An Ordinance to amend the Prairieville Towns‘. p Zoning Ordinance by the rezoniog ot an updat­ ed portion of land situated m Land Section 22 from the *C-1 Commercial District zoning classifi­ cation to the "A" Agricultural District zoning classification; and by the repeal of at Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE gaged premises, or some part ot them at pubic BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Haetmgs. Ml. at 1 DO p m., on June 29. 2000 Said premises are situated r TOWNSHIP OF ORDAINS: SECTION I REZONING OF PROPERTY IN LAND SECTION 22 Section 5.1 of the Prainevkle ASSYRIA to read as foflows: Barry County. Michigan, and are Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to unplatted land in Land Section 22 is hereby amended Land Sidon Twiffiy-Two (22k TIN.. R. 1QW A parcel m fie Southeast 1 /4. Section 17. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyria Townstup Barry County. Michigan, described as Begmmng at the comer n the center of Cassidy Road and Keyes Road r sad Section 17. thence Eaat 20 rods, thence South 28 Roos, thonce West 20 Rods thence North 28 Rods, to place the beginning The redemption period sh-1 be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate Dated May 18. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL "A" Agricultural; Entire Section except that part herein described as *P-1’ Public •P-r Land Public Land All that part of the South 400 feet of the North 800 feet Northeast fractional 1/4 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 tying Easterly of Norris Road and West of Lower Crooked Lake SECTION II SEVERABILITY Should any section or part thereof of this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional. null or void by a court of competent junsd’cticn such declaration shall not ■•fleet the validity of the remaining sections or parts thereef of This Ordinance. SECTION III EFFECTIVE DATE ND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES- This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days following publication after adoption. All Ordinances or SOFTBALL Panther pitcher Jud Stephens fires a fastball to homeplate. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Continued on page 12 HASTINGS SOCCER CLUB Established in 1993 SIGN UP 2000-2001 FALL AND SPRING SEASONS WHEN: June 20, 2000 or June 21, 2000 (May try out either date) JUNE 21, 2000 JUNE 20, 2000 U11 -5:30-6:45 DOB: 8/1/89 TO 7/31/91 U12-6:30-7:30 DOB: 8/1/88 TO 7/31/89 U13-7:15-8:15 DOB: 8/1/87 TO 7/31/88 U14-8:00-9:00 DOB: 8/1/86 TO 7/31/87 U16/U19-8:00-9:00 DOB: 8/1/82 TO 7/31/85 U11 -5:30-6:45 DOB: 8/1/89 TO 7/31/91A * * * * * * * U12-6:30-7:30 DOB: 8/1/88 TO 7/31/89 U13-7:15-8:15 DOB: 8/1/87 TO 7/31/88 U14-8:00-9:00 DOB: 8/1/86 TO 7/31/87 U16/U19-8:00-9:00 DOB: 8/1/82 to 7/31/85 WHERE: FISH HATCHERY PARK COST: $100 FOR FALL *00 * * MUST BRING: * SPRING 2001 Birth Certificate (REQUIRED) Hot a Hoapltal Birth Check or Money Order payable to Hastings Soccer Club Fully Refundable to participants mho do not make a team. Certfficat* - they are FAMILY DISCOUNT: • 1"k1" Picture (REQUIRED) • Social Security Number $100 1ST CHILD. $75 2ND CHILD, AND EACH CHILD THEREAFTER. THAT IS THE SAME IMMEDIATE FAMILY. PARENTS: Parents MUST sign a release form before a player signs up. PLAYERS: Players must live in Hastings Area School District Birthdays must be between 8/1/82 and 7/31/91. (REQUIRED by WYMSA) * . Ball, Cleats, Shinguards & Water -k NOTZ: SIS." tote toe -K charged tor any of theee J REQUIRED Homo NOT brought with you on if if if if if if if it it it it it it parts of Ordinances m conflict herewith are hereby repealed 248-583 1309 Tran A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie 8200015796 Dolphins and three RBI, Danielle Bowman had one, Samantha Oakland had one and Melissa Mcaney had an RBI. The Saxons made a change defensively in the battle with the State-ranked Wildcats, keeping Jenny Taylor on the mound, but moving Katie Williams to third. "We felt we needed to take away the bunt onslaught that we knew Wayland would come at us with and Katie has our best arm," Buehler said. The move worked well early on as Wayland Ted by just one. 1-0, into the third inning. But Wayland AH-Stater Jesse Merchant then pulled an outside and down pitch over the left field fence for a throe-run, 240-foot homerun. Collecting hits for Hastings were Danielle Bowman, Lindsay Hemerling and Samantha Oakland. Normafean Nichols. Clerk Praineviile Township 10115 S. Norns Road Delton. Ml 49046 (616) 623-2664 (6/15) For SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION CONTACT VICKI BUTLER at 945-3259 after 5:00 p.m. or MIKE HEUSS at 948-8970 after 5:00 p.m. �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 8. 2000 Saxons’ golf championship a welcomed, happy surprise Wayland managed nine hits in the district finale. Taylor in the loss, fanned one and walked two. The Wildcats will play in the Sturgis regional Saturday. In the first round. Wayland faces Coloma (28-9), while South Haven takes on Vicksburg (22-9). District Baseball Wayland (20-*) also came out the district championship winner in baseball, topping Plainwell in the championship contest 6-1. Rain well led 1-0 early on, but Wayland scored three runs each in the sixth and seventh innings to take the title. In the district semifinals. Wayland won over Delton Kellogg and Plainwell beat Gull Lake. This Saturday's regional at Sturgis will have Mattawan taking on Battle Creek Lakeview (22-8) and Stevensville Lakeshore (18-11) battling Wayland in the semifinals. Delton's Kevin Lillibridge makes a inrow down to first in Saturday's district baseball game. (Photo by Perry Hardin) STATE The Lady Trojan 3200 team’s best was good for third place. Their time was 9:37.79. Battle Creek Lakeview won that event in 9:31.06. Area Athletes Achieve in Division III... Members of the Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley high school track teams competed in the Division III track and field finals held in Comstock Park and brought home some top efforts. Delton Kellogg's Jamie Collier took his Panther teammate, Kody Louden, was eighth in the 1600-meter run with a time of 4:25.54. Maple Valley s Troy Sloan was eighth in the 200-meters in 23.63. He also ran on «hc Lions' eighth place (45.19) 400meler team that also included Andy Ewing, Adam Watson and Tim Wawiemia. Maple Valley also scored seven points in the girls championship events. Rebecca Wilson was fourth in the pole vault (9-7) and Brieann Trcloar was Michell© Griggs plants and makes a strong throw to first during Saturday's district softball tournament. (Photo . < Perry Hardin) Junior golf summer program forming A junior golf program for students enrolled in the third through eighth grades (ages 9-14) for the 1999-2000 school year will be available at the Yankee Springs Golf Course beginning Wednesday June 14. The program will continue on the following Wednesday's: June 21, July 5, July 12. July 19 and July 26. There is no junior golf June 28. « Group lessons for experienced golfers start at 8:30 a.m. and last until 8:55 a.m. Lessons for intermediate and beginner golfers begins al 9 a.m. and ends at 9:25 a.m. Beginner golfers gel a second lesson at 9:30 am. that goes for 20 to 25 minutes. Golfers should be finished with their total program between 11:30 a.m. and noon. Golfers pay $4 per session and pay at the beginning of each session they attend. Yankee Springs members pay $2 per session. Parents can call Yankee Springs to register at 795-9047. For more information, call 945-9247 or 795-9047. It came as a tote! surprise... sort of like a hole-in-one. Hastings High School's 2000 girls golf team knew that they had some great talent, but neither they nor many others considered the team to be a challenger for top honors in the O-K White Conference. But Bruce Krueger's Saxons shot their way to the very top by playing consistently the entire spring season. Hastings (17-3) tied for first place in the O-K White Conference dual meet campaign with a 12-2 record. At the conference tournament May 16 at L.E. Kaufmann, the Saxons carded a 398 to tie for second with Wyoming Park. East Grand Rapids tallied a 392 to finish first at the tourney. The combination of the two efforts, gave Krueger's team first place honors overall in the league. Hastings managed 21 points, while Forest Hills and East each collected 19 points. "We were the second team (at Hastings High School) of any kind to win an O-K White title outright," Krueger said. "I feel pretty good about that” The boys* soccer team two yean ago captured the school's first O-K White Conference outright championship. The Saxon squad included a nice mixture of young aspiring players and veterans who showed the youngsters what it takes to be successful on the links. The four seniors were Leah Pumford, Katie Jones, Erica Barnum and Heather Rose. Pumford, a four-year varsity standout, said winning a league title had much to do with Hastings' ability to post four solid scores from the rounds of a number of its top swingen. "I didn't expect it at all. I was surprised we did as well as we did,” Pumford said. "If one person didn't do well, romeone else would step up.” The seniors were important, but equally as valuable were the underclassmen. Junior Katie Welton finished fifth in the O-K White season standings and posted the fourth best score at the regional tournament. Based on her regional effort, Katie Welton qualified as an individual for last weekend's Division II State tournament held at the Forest Akers Golf Course in East Lansing. She scored a 95 in her first round at State last Friday and did not qualify for the second day of action. The Forest Akers' sand traps gave Katie wenon me otggcst proorcms. ”1 thought that it was the sand traps for me," Katie Welton said. "The sand traps were right in the middle of the fairways." Still, she was pleased with how the overall season came out. "I was happy with it," Katie Welton Sam Stafford makes his sprint for the finish line during Saturday's btate meet in said. Two other Saxons also placed in the league's top 12. Katie's sister, freshman Kristie Welton's and junior Heather Drumm's top 12 efforts showed that the Saxon program should be in solid shape for the next couple of yean. It was all about teamwork and stepping up, especially when others struggled with their rounds. It all came down to posting A Cut Above Lawn Service “You Grow it, We’ll Mow it" 7475 Hammond Rd. Freeport, Ml 49325 • Commercial and Residential • 616-765-3809 Dana Madole (414) 745-3341 dam® voyager net four solid scores at each competition they played in. "If 1 didn't do good, Kristie would step up or Heather would, like she did at the end." Pumford said of the importance of the Saxons' depth. SAXONS’ continued on page 13 Rotary golf outing June 23 Hastings Rotary will hold its fifth annual golf outing June 23 at the Hastings Country Club. Tt* format is a four person scramble that will shot-gun start at 1 p.m. Lunch is included. The event is open to everyone of all golfing abilities. Cost of the event is $50 per person. A hole-in-one contest is being sponsored by Gavin GMFord for a new automobile plus many other prizes. Proceeds will support the Rotary Youth Leadership Conference held each fall at the YMCA camp. The conference has been held the last six years by the Hastings Rotary Club to develop future leaders of our community. Local high school students spend the weekend participating in activities that challenge them physically and mentally. If you would like to play in the outing, contact Dave Baum or any Rotarian. Phone 945-5686 to register for the fun. High school golf league starting up The Yankee Springs Golf Course will be forming a high school golf league. Any student presently enrolled in grades 9 through 11 are eligible to play. Students in the middle school can play by making arrangements with Yankee Springs management by calling 795-9047 or calling Bernie Weller al 945-9247. League play will be on Wednesday afternoons starting at 12:30 p.m. on the following dates: June 14, June 21, July 5, July 12. July 19 and July 26. Play will be individual and the cost will be for greens fees at the regular nine hole rate per person/per playing appearance. All area high school junior golfers are urged to participate. Players can play whenever it is convenient for their schedules. This is a great opportunity for players to have a group arranged for them to play summer golf. Players interested in playing in this league should register in advance by calling Don Jansma at the Yankee Springs Golf Course at 795-9047. Deadline is June 6. Any questions can be directed to 945-9247. LEGAL NOTICE Jeff Hausc (414) 545-5715 jdhauwfe voyager.enl MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Robert A. Tremain * AaaocIM—, PC. ia a debt collector and we are attempttog to cottad a debt and any information obtained wtH ba uaad for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made Tom is here for you... with the consumer loan you need and the personal service you deserve. Loans to consolidate debt. Make home improvements. Buy a car. Even send a kid to college. Loans for just about anything. Tom has been helping the same customers for many years and will be helping them for years to come. Give Tom a call today at 616-945-9535. Here Today. Here Tomorrow. Here for You. Tom Doerr - Loan Officer fastings City JBanfe www hastingscitybank com Member FDIC gr in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT JAMES BERNHEISEL and STEPHANIE ANN BERNHEISEL. his wife, to CAPSTONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION. A BIG TENT iMllUSU BOAT SALE This is iWm.UQUDKnOH^n^SLl Over 40 Pontoons * $1 Million in Ash Boats □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Ski Boats Four Winns Boats Pro-Owamed Boats Deck Boats Cruisers Hyde Britt Boats Bayliner Boats Begal Boats Power Boats ProCraft Cobra Smoker Craft Starts s-riday. June 16 thru Sunday, June 25 MICHIGAN CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated October 19. 1998. and recorded on October 27. 1998, Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by MESNE assignment to BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. NA, AS TRUSTEE, by an assignment dated March 27. 2000. and recorded on April 17. 2000. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgaged there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of sixty thousand thirty three and 48/100 Dollars ($80,033.46). inc*udmg interest at 10.990% per annum Under the power of safe contained in said mortgage and the statute in such caar made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foredosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m. on June 22. 2000. Said premees are situated n TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: ONE ACRE OF GROUND. 10 ROOS EAST AND WEST BY 16 RODS NORTH AND SOUTH OUT OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL. 1/4 OF SECTION 3. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: May 18.2000 BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. N A., AS TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee IS 127 at Saginaw St. (Sear Frandor) Robert A Tremam & Associates, PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue _____________ L»m1m________________ SfiUE! SPUE! SHUE! SflUEl. SM SfiUE! SfiUE! Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (6/8) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 8. 2000 - Page 13 Caledonia’s golfers swing for record at state finals EAST LANSING — They had youth They had talent And they the determination to combine the two and form a championship caliber team. Caledonia's young, but aspiring golf team captured a "big" second place trophy for its runner-up performance last Friday and Saturday at the Division HI State finals held at the Forest Akers Golf Course on the Michigan State University campus. The Fighting Scots carded a 703 (348­ 355) lo finish second to Grosse lie Grosse He managed a 659, while third place Birmingham Hills Cranbrook scored a 707. Diane Doot, who has coached the Caledonia team for 20 seasons, said the reward was watching such a great group of girls perform at such a great level. "The trophy is huge; the girls were real excited," Doot said. Lynde Baltrusaitis was a State medalist for the purple and gold with an 88 Friday and an 82 Saturday (170 total score), both rounds being played on Forest Akers* East Course. Sarah Martin, of Grosse He, was the Division Hl medalist. Martin finished with a 72 Friday and a 77 Saturday for a combined score of 149. Caledonia also received a 175 (83-92) from junior K*>rin Rabley, a 179 (89-90) from sophomore Kelli Leatherman, a 182 (88-94) from sophomore Lauri Leatherman and a 183 (92-91) from freshman Amy Jo Leatherman. The team's consistency during the weekend State tournament was quite similar to how they played the entire season. Tm so pleased that all of them were pretty consistent in their scores," Doot said. "If one didn't do quite as well, another rose to the occasion. This is wonderful for such a young team. They're young, but very steady." Even better news for Caledonia is that all of its top players return in 2001, while Grosse He loses seven seniors, including four who made up their score at the 2000 tournament. "We're losing no one: we’ll really be in the hunt next year," D<mjI said. " Caledonia was making its first appearance at the State finals and they certainly made the most of its opportunny. dbw.ytaH.dMM, champions of the O-K Gold Conference, the first league title for the program since 1989 "This is certainly the best (season) for Caledonia golf." Doot explained. Doot said the East Course was designed perfectly for her squad's strengths. "It is quite an open course; very much like our home course (Broadmoor)," Doot said. ' It's very much like what they are used to." GOLFERS... continued on page 14 SAXONS'...continued from page 12 Kristie Welton said that playing on the high school team did have its trying moments, but there was always someone there to make things go smoothly. ’There were times when it was tough, but everybody was there to cheer you up." Kristie Welton said. Like the others, Kristie was startled that the Saxons became No. I in the O-K Wlnie Conference. "I wasn't expecting lo win it all. but there was always someone else there to step it up," Kristie Welton said. "When we switch conferences (Hastings is moving to the O-K Gold Conference in 2001) it is going lo be hard.” Hastings also benefited from playing some great golf on its home course, the Hastings Country Club. It didn't matter who the opponent was. the Saxons often would not give up their home course .id vantage. "I think being at home helped us out a lot," Pumford said. Another key to the championship was the pleasure that the Saxon players had during the course of the season. "We had a lol of fun together," Pumford said. "Wc always got along. Everyone played like a team, believing that their score was going to count." Sometimes surprising a field can feel awfully sweet. "Nobody had any clue that wc were going to come out and be that good of a team," Katie Welton said. "We all were together." Together, sort of like a family. "I absolutely love this team," Pumford said. "This year, wc just had so much fun." Saxon Katie Welton drains a putt during her trip to East Lansing for the State finals last Friday. NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING OF THE HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Thursday, June 29, 2000,7 pun. HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SCHULTZ ROAD Them «• be a Pubic Hearing o< me Hope Towmhlp Planning Commtoaion lo conoid, er the following matters: 1. The Rezoning of John Carpenter’s entire 40 acres located at 6590 S. M-43 Highway, Hastings 49058, Hope Township, Barry County, Ml, from Commercial 3 to Light Industrial. 2. Request by John Acker Sr. for the Rezoning of his property located at 6892 S. M-43 Highway, Delton, Ml. Hope Township, Barry County, Ml. from Agricuftural/ResklentiaJ to Commercial 3. 3. Request by Dave Jackson for Rezoning of his property located at 5395 Guernsey Lake Road, Delton, Ml, Hope Township. Berry County. Ml. from ReekMai/Lafce to Commercial 1. i ne appttcauons. legal description. zoning oronance ano zoning Maps may oe vwwoq during regular business hours on Wednesday, 9 aun. to noon and 1 pjn. to 3 pJn„ at toe Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. M-43 Highway. Written comments will be accepted by the dork by mail or during regular business hours In regard to the above requests up to the time of too pubic hearing. The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed amendments at or toiowing the public hearing. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids ard services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabMtiee at the hearing upon live days notice to the Hope Township Cterk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary uids or services writing or caKng toe dork at the address or Unda Eddy-+4ough U.-, T---~--- fii ,ii nop* lownanip vwnt 5453 S. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49065 515 >45-2454 Katie Weltor. watches her drive fly down the fairway at Forest Akers last Friday at the State finals. CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS 2000 SIDEWALK AND CURB AND GUTTER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM The City of Hastings. Mictegan. is dobdting teds tor its annu­ al concrete sidewalk and curb and gutter repair and replace­ ment program This work is to be bid on a unit price basts with LEGAL NOTICE payment based on held measured in-place quantities. The City of Hastings reserves toe right to reject any and al teds, to waive any irregularities n toe bed proposals, and to award toe bid as deemed to be m the City's best interest, price and other factors considered Sealed bids shall be received at toe Office of the City ClerVTreasurer. 201 East State Street, Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION V.*E OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THZT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE DefauN has beer made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Harold E Andrews and Peggy L Andrews husband and wife (ongmal mortgagors) to Mortgage Plus. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated October 25.1996, and record ed on November 4. 199C m Liber 677 on Page 370. Barry County Records M-chigan. and was assigned by mesne assignments to United Companies Lending Corporation Assignee by an assignment dated October 1. 1999. which was Hastings. McNgan 49058, until 3:00 pun. on Tuesday. June 20. 2000 at which time they shall be opened and pubkdy read aloud Al teds shall be dearly marked on toe outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bld - 2000 Sidewalk and Curb and Gutter" ELECT GENE Operations Manager, Fehsenfeld Center (Berry County). FuU time: Monday-Friday (usually afternoons/evenings), may include some weekends; flexible hours based on Center needs. Annual salary range $30,648-536,056. For information regarding job duties/requirements and benefits, visit our web site at www.keilogg.cc.ml.us Letter of application addressing qualifications and detailed resume must be received by 4 p.m. EOT on 06-16-2000 at Administrative Services Job 1816n Kellogg Community College, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek, Ml 49017-3397. Materials may be mailed, faxed (616 962-4290) or emailed (admservOkeHogg.cc.mi.us). AA/EOE EARN *9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN loin the nursing assistant class at Thomapple Manor and make a difference in the lives of others. The class will be held June 15 through June 29 and is not in session on weekends. After successful completion of state testing, wage will increase to $10.65 per hour. To ensure the safety of our resi­ dents and staff, all applicants are subject to crimi­ nal background checks and drug screens. Apply for this opportunity in person by June 9 at cQibrnapple t-Manor ’ 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 • EOE CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING HAAS Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing 'xi Tuesday, June 20. 2000, at 7:00 p.m. In toe City HaB Council Chambers, 201 Eul State Street. Gene Haas is your EXPERIENCED AND QUALIFIED gage there s claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of SIXTY THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY-ONE AND 86100 dollars described as * Beginning at a point on the North Itne of Section n Town 1 North Range 7 West distant 1862 77 feet East of the Northwest corner of said Section 11 thence East along sad North section line 220 00 feet, thence South at rtght angles to KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HASTINGS SCHOOL BOARD recorded on May 15 2000. m document number 41044272. Barry County Records, on which mort­ ($63,491 86). including interest at 11 700% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mert gage w4 be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at pubic venue, ar the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings Ml . at 1 00 p m on July 13 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County Michigan and are . candidate for Hastings Board of Education Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of said hearing is for the Board to hear comments and make a determination on a request by Pnsalla S. Anderson. 435 East Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan (see map below). Legal description of said property is: CITY OF HASTINGS Lot 10 Blk 10. Eastern Addhton Contrary to City Ordinance Section 90-835 (b) of toe Oty of Hastings Code of Ordinance tola variance, rf granted, would permit more toan toe three dogs or cate or combination thereof total­ ing three in a dwelling unit within a residential district Written comments win be received on the above request at Hastings City HaM. 201 East State • Masters of Business Administration - Business/Finance Grand Valley State University • Lifelong Hastings Resident; graduate of Hastings High School Class of 1964 • h years military Air Force experience • 30+ years business experience in Hastings area said North section line 198 00 feet, thence West parallel with sad North section line 220 00 feet thence North 198 00 feet to the place of begin rung, subject io existing roadway easement over ’he North 33 feet for existing Lacey Road The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1940CL 600 3241a m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sucn sale Dated June 1 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott PC Attorney and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Btngham Farms Ml 4B325 Fie 4990X3720 Dolphins • Extensive community involvement • Graduate of Local Leadership and Government Education training program • Diocese of Kalamazoo, permanent deacon student GENE IS EXPERIENCED AND QUALIFIED TO SERVE OUR CHILDREN S EDUCATIONAL NEEDS SITPORT HLM W ITH YOUR VOTE ON JUNE 12th Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings Qty Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD cal relay services 1-800-649­ 3777 Paid let by The Committee to Elect Gene Hxis few Hastinp School Board T30 Cots Grove Rd. Hxatinp, Ml 49058 Evaril G. Manahum City Clerk '6'29.1 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 8. 2000 BOWNE... GOLFERS...cowMnuad from page 12 The 70-ycar-old coach said this team, which did include five seniors, found a way to be successful and still had plenty of fun in the process. "Personally, their serious about their Continued from page SO golf games, many of them even practiced before Saturday s round. As a coach, they do my job," Doot said. "They’re a lot of fun and they like golf. They have been one of the most enjoyable. I do it because of the pleasure ol b;ing with these girts." Making the successful season even more special was the fact that all five players contributed to their winning scores down the stretch. At the regional, the fifth score tied the fourth, so all of the Scots’ efforts counted. ”1 was tickled when everybodys’ score counted; they’re all very natural athletes." Doot said "The emphasis (however) was on the team. To have so much experience and so much youth is quite unusual." Season concludes for soccer Saxons in district final The goal: To wear down the opposition with hope, of taking them to overtime it nearly worked. But. in the end. Forett Hills Central was able to survive the relentless Hastings' scheme and pull out a 2-0 Division II district soccer championship last Friday night at Forest Hills Central High Schoul. The Rangers, who along with the Saxons play in the O-K White Conference, scored once in the first half and once after intermission. Both of the scores came on dead ball chances. But, beside those two tallies, the Saxons turned in a winning performance, according to their coach. "We played an excellent game; our goal was to get them into overtime," Hastings coach Dennis Argetsinger said. "We had some decent (scoring) opportunities. They (FHC) did not dominate the game." In fact, even in defeat, Argetsinger said it was his team's "best game of the season." Hastings ended its spring campaign with an overall record of 12-7-1. Hastings' Erin Bradley (4) keeps the ball from Forest Hills Central's Shannon Richards (17) during last Friday's district championship. (Photo by Dan Gole) Amanda Lee (17) slides in to stop an FHC shot as Saxon teammates Danielle Swift (2) and Carolyn DeWitt (5) look on. (Photo by Dan Gole) NoUon o« Mortgage Foractomn Sate Notice of Mortgage Foroctoeuro Sato TMB FWtelS A 0CBT COLLECTOR ATTEMFriMO TO COOJSCT A DEBT. ANY THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPHNG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY HFORMATKM WE OBTAM MLL BE USED INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. FOB THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Dateut law bean made »the condteona ot a mortgage made by Jaaaa W Byrd ill and Roberta V Byrd hueband and wH ■ongmal mortgagor,) to Wein Fargo Home MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tracy L Mortgage. Inc. We Norweet Mortgage. Inc. a CaMomla Corporation. Mortgagee, dated JMy 1. Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 17.1996. taSS. and recorded on July 2. 19Se In document No 1032013. Bony County Reeorda. Michigan, on when mortgage there a deened to bo due al the dale hereof die sum of SEVENTY SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY-SIX AND on Page 778, Barry County Records, Michigan, M'100 doaera (S772SS.S4). ndudmg Merest el 11 125% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mortgage and the arteute m such case made and prorndod, noboa a hereby gmen that said mon gage mH be kxedoeed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premie as. or some part of diem, at potto venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hasbngs. Ml at 1 DO p m , on Jww 22. 2000 Said prema ee are Muated st TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. A pwc* ot land m toe Southwwt 1 /4 d Section 10. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, daeerbed as: Bagsvwig at toe West 1/4 poet of eato Section 10. thence South 54 Rods tor toe place of beginrang. thence East 20 Rods 5 feel thence North 39 Rods 6 1/2 feet, thence West 20 rods 5 feet, thence South 39 rods 6 1/2 leal to toe piece of beginning, except toe Stale Highway eff the Weet stoe toereof. Excepttog a parcel of land commencing at the West 1/4 poet d Section 10. Town 1 North. Rango 7 West, toenoe 491 toot South along the West Section hne m center of M66 tor bogmnxig. thence East 335 toot, thence North 250 toot, thence West 335 toot, thonce South 250 toot to the port of beginrang The redemption period shaH bo 12 monto(s) from the da*- of such sale Doted May 11.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Su«o 100 Bmgnam Farms. Ml 48025 FiO *20001.068 Tobias and Jutte A. Toom husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Rock Financial and recorded on October 29. 1996 in Uber 676, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ContiMortgage, Assignee by an assignment dated October 17.1996, which was recorded on July 28. 1997, in Uber 703. on Pago 138. Berry County Records, on which mortgage there o claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot FIFTY SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 33/100 dollars ($57,213 33).. including interest at 12.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage aid the statute in such case made and provided, notice m hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pjn . on June 29. 2000 Said promises we situated In TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer post of Section 13. Town 1 North. Rango 10 West, thence Westerly along the South hne of said Section 13. 1749 feet for a place of beginning, thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 330 toot, thonce Westerly paraMel with the East and West Section Mne of said Section 13 to the center of Burroughs Road, thence Southerly along the centerline of Burroughs Road to toe South line of said Section 13. thence Easterly along the South hne of said Section 13 to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month (s) from toe date of such sale. Dated: May 18, 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1302 Trott & Trott, P C Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bogham Farms. Ml 48025 Flo *200015541 Tigers (8/15) Falcons CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Noace <* hereby gnren that the Haeangs Zoning Board d Appeals w« hoid t pubic hearing on Tuesday. June 20. 2000, at 7:00 pun. In the City Hal Cound Char-bars, 201 East State Street. Al Lewis, of Middleville, road his way to victory lane Saturday at the Berlin Raceway. Lewis captured his win in the Sportsman Stock Car spring championship race. Defending track champion Bob Bliss was second. Lewis also won his heat race. Defending track champion Randy Sweet out drove a field of 28 cars to win the 50lap spring championship for Late Models. Bob Holley, of Gun Lake and a former track champion, finished 11th. Bill Thayer was triumphant in the 25lap Super Stock main event. Other area drivers competing in the Late Model events were Bob Holley (I ith in A feature), Dave Sensiba (14th), Ken Warner (10th) and Rob Lewis (6th in the Last Chance). Warner did capture a first place in his heat race. A three-in-one program of Late Models, Sportsman Cars and Super Stocks will run this Saturday at Berlin. Butler Speedway... Ben Curtis won his Street Stocks heat and placed 19th in the feature. New 96 Speedway... Frank Thompson was 11th in the Sportsman feature and Ben Curtis finished second. In the IMCA Modified races, Larry Van Putten was 12th in the Last Chance and Joe Baker took third in the feature. Baker also finished first in his heat. Todd Wohlford won his Sprint car heat and was 16<h in the feature. Kalamazoo Speedway... Joe Bush finished eighth in the Late Model feature and Kevin Malosh was 16th. Bush is now seventh in the point standings, while Malosh is 18th. Brian Bergakker took 16th in the Limited Late Model feature and is now tied for 19th in the points. In the Factory Stocks, Brad Shellenbarger was third, John TerMeer ninth and Toby Montgomery was 20th. Shellenbarger is now fifth in points, TerMeer 12th and Montgomery 15th. Al Lewis holds up the checkered flag and trophy following his win last week at Berlin. (Photo by Tom DeVette) Dreisbach team wins two Hastings girls 14-and-under softball team, sponsored by Dreisbach Motors, opened its season Tuesday with a pair of victories against Belding. Hastings took the opener 12-3 behind the pitching of Halic Terrel. Terrel walked three, struck out two and surrendered two hits. Mandy Keeler relieved Terrel and pitched the last inning. Collecting hits for Hastings in the first game were Jerica Greenfield (double, three RBI), Amber Peck (two singles, two RBI). Halic Terrel (three singles, two RBI). Beth Gieseler (single, RBI), Alex Greenfieid (single, RBI), Mandy Keeler (single) ard Anna Lawrence (single). The nightcap went to extra innings with Hasting; coming out on top, 15-14. the win in relief. Hastings had a chance to win the game in regulation when Alex Greenfield doubled home Halic Terrel to tie the game, scoring on a bad throw by Belding. request by Gary L. Parsons, 1003 East Rairoed Street. Hastings. Michigan (see map below). OTY OF HZ STINGS lot 8 B* 1. Bennet! & KanMd AddMon. Greenfield's score, however, was called back due to interference by the on deck batter and the game went into extra innings. Hastings surrendered a run in the top of the frame, but came back to win with a bases loaded double by Terrel that plated Anna Lawrence and Jerica Greenfield. Hits in the second game came from Jerica Greenfield (single), Halie Terrel (two singles, double, four RBI), Alex Greenfield (single, RBI) and Mandy Keeler (single, double, two RBI). The Dreisbach Moton* nine play tonight (Thursday, June 8) at 5:30 p.m. against Lake Odessa in Lake Odessa. Mandy Keeler opened the game at pitcher and Ali Cooney received credit for The purpose ot said hearing is tor Pie Board to hear comments and make a determination on a Legal description of said property is: To prepare for these games, Bowne has been spending his time on the court perfecting his hoop skills. "I've been working a lot-on many things," Bowne said. "I will be playing with a lot of my friends... it’s more fun than anything else. Middleville’s Lewis wins at Berlin Hastings, Utirtogwn Contrary to Ctty Ordtoance Section 90-831 (b)(2) at the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, this The East-West boys’ contest is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. A girls’ all-star game at the Ford Fieldhouse will take place at 7 p.m. and another boys’ all-star game, with players from Grand Rapids schools and other area programs, will tip off at 8:30 p.m. Ta-Wa-Si games have been played for the past 27 years. In the past, though, the games included many of the top college players in the state, but not the 2000 contests. Joining Bowne’s squad in the later contest will be Chris Kaiman from Tri­ Unity, K*Brio Kimble from Wyoming Park and Tom Pantlind from East Grand Rapids. Bowne looks forward to an opportunity of playing with many of the stars that he contended against as a Saxon. The team that Bowne and friends will match up against include Catholic Central stars Dann Quinn, Mark Radlinski and Brett Davidson. Following the Ta-Wa-Si, Bowne will travel to Brighton June 28 to compete in the coaches* BCAM All-Star Game. Later in the summer, the soon-to-be Chippewa has been selected to represent the Michigan in the Wendy’s All-Star Game. That contest will pit the best players from this state against hoop superstars from Ohio, Illinois and Indiana. Bowne said the Wendy's event is the one he is most excited about because only 12 players were selected, including Mr. Basketball, Marcus Taylor. HELP WANTED Hastings Mens Softball League Stand­ ings A League Blarney Stone Mad Dawgs.....................4-0 Olde Towne Tavern A\............................ 2-0 Carpenter Plumbing................................. 2-0 Blarney Stone.............................................. 0-2 Steelcon Scminoles.................................... 0-2 variance, if granted, would permit replacement of an accessory building (garage) doser to the min­ imum side yard lot line than allowed within a 02 zone. Written comments win be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request tor information and/or minutes of said hearing should Flexfab Division of FHI, Inc., a growing, lean manufacturer, ISO/QS 900 certified quality supplier of flexible hose and ducting, is seeking candidates for a Finance Documentation Support Person at our Hastings, Michigan, plant. Flexfab has grown steadily since its found­ ing 38 years ago. Working under general supervision, the Finance Documentation Support Person is responsible for completing required certification documentation, generating and distributing accounts receivable invoices and general clerical support of the finance department staff. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, must be detail oriented and accurate, must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers and be able to perform effective­ ly in a window-based PC systems environment, with prior experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint very beneficial. Must have the ability to operate in our manufacturing software environ­ ment to accomplish job-related functions. t Flexfab offers excellent compensation and benefits. Qualified candi­ dates should submit their resume in confidence to: be directed to toe Hastings Oty Clerk al toe same address as stated above The City wtf provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Oerk (telephone number 818-945-2488) or TDD cal relay services 1 -800-649-3777. Evaril G. Manshum City Clerk ms_ £ FfeXWlD. Flexfab Division 1699 West M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 Attn.: Human Resource Manager EOE B League Jarman Const.................................................3-2 Crane Tech/Miller Carpets ..................... 2-2 Newton Well Service ...............................2-1 Vamcy Const................................................. 1-1 Hastings Mfg................................................. 1-2 Bill Safety Service.................................. 1-2 Dairy Queen.................................................0-4 Home Run Levelers - Verne Robins 5. Bnan Downing 5, Tim Lucas 4, Bnan Hem­ ingway 4. Ryan Madden 4. Last Week’s Results - Crane Tech 21, Jarmen 20; Mfg. 32, Bill’S 18; Newton 19, Mfg. 18; Jarman 12, D.Q. I; Jarmen 17, Bill*S 6; Newton 21. Crane Tech 20; Varney Const. 7. D.Q. 0; Mad Dawgs 23. Blarney Stone 10; Jaman 7. Varney Const. 6; Crane Tech 22, D.Q. 5; Bill’S Newton 15; Mad Dawgs 25. D.Q. 2; Mad Dawgs 25, Jarman 4; OTT As 22, Blarney Stone 8; OTT At 22, Scminoles 15; Carpenter 33. Crane Tech 7; Carpenter 14, Mfg. 12. This Week’s Games - Thursday, June 8. 6:30 Seminolcs vs. Mad Dawgs; 7:30 A's vs. Mad Dawgs; 8:30 AS vs. D.Q.; 9:30 Blarney Stone vs. Jarman �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 0. 2000 - Page 15 Three candidates seek two seats on TK board by Patricia Johns Would you like to see prayer re­ turned to the schools? Poholski said, "I grew up with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and I would love lo sec both back in school. Prayer is to the God that died for our sins, and the al­ legiance is showing our respect and memo­ ries for all who defend and defended the United States of America." Goodin said, "I respect the separation of Church and State in public school districts. Every single student from every religious background deserves to feel comfortable and respected for their own persona) beliefs in a public school. Everyone has the opportu­ nity at any time to say a private prayer." Haney responded. "I believe that each and every person has the right to pray to their god at anytime. This includes students who wish to pray before their lunch time meal Staff Writer There are two seals on the Thomapple Kellogg School Board being sought by in­ cumbent Nancy Goodin and newcomers Don Haney and Philip John Poholski. The Sun and News presented the candi­ dates with questionnaires. Each candidate gave a brief overview of their background. Nancy Goodin has served on the school board for 4 1/2 years. She and her husband, John, have two children in the TK schools. She graduated from the Art In­ stitute of Pittsburgh with a degree in visual communication. She belongs to the Cale­ donia Star Quilters and an art group called WHAT! Don Haney served on the schools' Strategic Planning Committee during the past year, helping to set goals for the dis­ trict He has an associate degree in account­ ing from Kalamazoo Valley Community College. This was followed by a bachelor's degree in business administration from Western Michigan University and a mas­ ter’s degree in business administration from Grand Valley State University in 1997. Haney is working on becoming a certified management accountant. Haney, with his wife Sharon, are owners of Thornapple Kitchen. He is also employed in medical financial management. The Haneys have three children Phillip John Poholski has an asso­ ciate's degree in electrical engineering from Ferris State University and a mechanical engineering degree from Michigan State University. He is employed at Flexfab in Hastings. He and his wife, Dr. Amy Po­ holski a physician at Pennock Hospital, have two sons. Why are you running for the - -■-----1 knawlV SCROOI DOaru. Haney said. "I am running because 1 feel I can make a difference, to give back to the community, and most importantly be­ cause our children are so important to the community. I want to insure that every child has the opportunity and the encour­ agement to achieve their dreams and ambi­ tions. That our system provides the great­ est opportunity for al) students and that each and every student's needs are met by the system." Poholski wrote, "I am running to help in making sure that all of our children have the opportunity for a fair and solid aca­ demic education that also teaches how to deal with people and take responsibility for their with my fellow Board of Education over the past 4 1/2 years. This is a strong board that is sup­ portive of each other in our goal to do what is best for of our students. They have al­ lowed me to contribute in ways that have been rewarding to me personally. The past term has given me a good foundation to continue working toward the goals we all have for the district." Wbat are the most serious prob­ lems facing the district? Poholski said, "1 don't know of any seri­ ous issues currently, except that wc need to find a new superintendent for TK." Goodin wrote, "The first challenge we face is to find the most qualified person to serve as superintendent of the district. In a time of concern for school safety, I feel that it is important that the district work to provide a safe, secure environment for stu­ dents without compromising a warm and welcoming atmosphere in our buildings." She continued, "I feel that it is important for the district to continue to strengthen our career preparation programs. If we help students identify what they do well and en­ joy doing and then show them ways those skills may learn them into a career that is rewarding, then we have helped them achieve their personal best "We need lo be conscious of our continu­ ing growth in enrollment. None of us likes to see students in portable classrooms. This means wc need to project growth and prepare for future building projects before that happens "An aligned and strong curriculum is a constant goal that is always a work in progress North Central Accreditation will help us maintain high expectations throughout the district." She concluded. “Finally, we need to keep textbook and technology purchases on a regular, totaling schedule to assure current best knowledge for our students ” Haney said, "I believe equity in funding, school vouchers/charter schools and tech­ nology are the three most pressing issues. Each of these issues will force school sys­ tems to xcomc more resourceful to meet the changing needs of students while in­ creasing the pressure on those same sys­ tems to provide more services." Coatroversits about books in the schools including the Harry Potter books and Fossils by Aliki have raised parent concern? How would you like to see these controversies handled? Goodin said, "In my opinion, we are handling this issue fairly now. A parent who has a concern about a book can notify the curriculum director. The director puts together a book review team of parents, teachers and administrators to address the concerns and the request to remove. If the parent disagrees with the consensus deci- I Nancy Goodin sion of the book review team, the parent can tiien take their concerns lo the School Improvement Cur-riculum Council. If the parents disagree with the SICC consensus decision they can bring the concern to the Board of Education, which will reach a consensus decision. "While this is a time consuming process I believe it is the right process for several reasons. It involves the input and opinion of a great many different people who have the best interests of our students at heart It assures that the minority has rights than cannot be changed by the majority, most importantly, the right to a fair hearing. It requires those of us in the decision making position to give thoughtful consideration to the request and research our own per­ sonal beliefs." In the end, Goodin concluded, it provides for a strong decision that the majority sup­ ports. Haney said, "I would not like to see a one size fits ail approach to these types of problems. The school board has commit­ tees for the evaluation ot curriculum and text books. These issues should be re­ viewed by the committee with appropriate input form the public and then brought to the full board The board should consider the commit­ tee’s recommendation and any additional public comments before making a deci­ sions Each issue should have the freedom to move through the process as determined by the board and the public." PohoUkf wrote, "Books arc lo learn our children how to decide for themselves how to decide from themselves, which books are true and which are not. There are a lot of books in schools that I don't agree with, but it is my responsibility to teach my children what is right and wrong." Before Midge Plppel was ap­ pointed interim superintendent the candidates were asked what quali­ ties they would like to see in the next superintendent. Haney said, "Obviously a strong com­ mitment to the education of ail students. In addition a strong .ommitment to a "best practices' approach to teaching, administra­ tion methods and a strong ability to com­ municate with the public and the school board." Poholski said, "An individual who un­ derstands that there is always room for im­ provement in the school system. No matter how great school we have, let's improve it even more." Goodin said, "I will look for someone who is ready to work in partnership with the board Someone who will take time to study our accomplishments and understand where we would like to be in the future. This community has been incredibly sup­ portive of our schools. We need someone who recognizes the establishing and main­ taining effective parent and community re­ lationships. "We also need someone who has had ex­ perience working in the development of quality schools because Thomapple Kel­ logg constantly strives to be a quality school district and we will not lower our expectations." Don Haney Philip John Poholski TK BOARD, cont. page 16 Pamela Christensen Timothy Tromp Lester Forman Three candidates seek two posts on Lakewood school board Pam Christensen. Tun Tromp and Lester Forman are the three candidates running for two four-year seats on the Lakewood School Board in the annual school election M6«diy.Ju~17. /*■" .' •"kW" , Sonja Davis* term has expired and she has chosen not to run again. Pam Christensen graduated from Lud­ ington High School in 1976 and from Grand Valley State University in 1981 with a bachelor's degree in English and po­ litical science. She moved lo Lake Odessa in 1981 and was part owner-operator of the School House Inn (a bar-restaurant) until 1986. She has been working at Forest Hills Northern High School as an attendance sec­ retary. classroom aide for special needs stu­ dents and now is the principal's secretary. "Working in a high school has given me a unique view of the educational process. I oversee the budget, payroll, supply and textbook needs," she said. She is involved in the school's peer lis­ tener program and in organizing parent­ teacher conferences. "I possess a general knowledge of school law and policy." Christensen decided to run for school board because she believes that children very soon will run our world and it is her responsibility as a parent and school em­ ployee lo help them be prepared for the job. She said she sees the board of education as an advisory position. "I believe we hire professional educators, administrators and a superintendent to in­ form us of the educational needs of our children. The board creates policy based on their expertise." Christensen also feels a school board member acts as a buffer for the commu­ nity, bringing resident's ideas and concerns to the board. Christensen said in a small community such as Lakewood, the school is the hub of social activity. It is very important for the schools to look well-kept and cared for. People from other communities viral Ihe facilities and athletic or fine art event# and often base their impression of the commu­ nity solely on how the building looks. Christensen listed six areas of impor­ tance: Education — The district provides for the gifted children and those with special needs. "One area that concerns me is the student who is somewhere in the middle, the stu­ dent who may come to school every day and never really speak to an adult. "I believe these are the students we need io reach out lo." Tiie old junior high — Christensen sup­ ports the board with its decision lo demol­ ish the old building. Extracurricular activities — Including athletics, fine arts, FFA, equestrian pro­ grams. chess, etc. Child safety — She said that every school needs a bomb threat plan and evacu­ ation plan. Lakewood needs to continue to update these plans and train employees in event of an emergency. Trust of the Lakewood community — "I believe the bdWis’livOiWng very herd to regain the trust of the community." The sixth area of concern she mentioned was developing long range plans for the district. Tim Tromp is a life-time Lake Odessa resident, graduating from Lakewood High School in 1980, from Michigan State Uni­ versity in 1985 and from the Valparaiso University School of Law in 1988. He is in private practice with offices in Lake Odessa and Hastings. Tromp said he thinks the school board is doing a great job. "I am not running against anyone, I am running for the school board,"he said. "The district is lucky to have three candidates who are willing to serve." Tromp said he decided to run because he is very concerned about the district He has LAKEWOOD cont. page 16 FORECLOSED HOMES Department of Public Services Low or SO Down! 2000 Street Patching and Seelcoattng Program Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings, 1-800-501-1777 Request for Blds The City of Hastings Department ot Public Services requests unit price teds for its flacai year 2000 street patch­ ing and saafcoeting program. Sealed teds must be submitted no later than 2:00 p m. on Juno 20.2000. Bid specifications and proposal forms are available at the Office of the City Qertt/Treasurer. Qty of Hastings, 201 East Slate Street. Hastings. M 49058. ext. 5224 NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS Barry County Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 June 08.2000 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENOES, GROUPS AND PERSONS. Time for a Raise’. SI .OOQ^Sign-on Bonus ♦or f. «P Com THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! ~ 42* - 46* BtMmtnt Repair by Waff Anchor Owner Operators Solos 83* Teams88* Lease Purchase Program Available Experienced Drivers 1-800-441-4394 Owner Operators 1-877-846-6615 Graduate Students 1-800-338-6428 COVENANT TRANSPORT 1-800-237-2379 I On or about June 15. 2000. the above mentioned named County w4 request toe Stale of Michigan to rofn Federal funds under TSe I of the Housing and Community Development Act ot 1974 (P.L.B3-383) tor the toftow­ ing project. The County CDBG Homeowner RehabtHtation Program wU assist in the rahabMabon of single Jwntiy. ownaroccuprod homes by the County tor a total CDBG program cost not to exceed 1650.000. These homes sre locat­ ed in Barty County and the essastanco wtf bo fcnted to ferrates with low and moderate incomes The tetwbStebon effort wU bring these homes in comptance with HUD'S Housing Ouabty Standards in addition to addressing local code item# The assistance w* be in the form of Merest tree end deferred toons from too County to bo repaid on too sale or Wo Mnefor of toe property. An Envtronmontal Review Record respecting the etoromentroned project has boon made by too above County, which documents the environmental review of the project This E. wonmental Review Record a on fee M toe above address during normal business hours and is avatabio tor public examination and copying upon request. Barry County will undertake the project dosenbed above wfto Community Development Stock Grant (CDBG) funds, under TMe I of too Housing end Community Development Act of 1974 The County ■ certifying to toe State of Michigan that Ba try County end Michael Brown, in Ns official capacity consent to accept too jutadtetton of too Federal Courts « an action is brought to enforce roeponttjfltes in rotation to onvwonmental reviews, decision making, and action; and that those reaponstoiMes have boon sabated The legal effect of too certMcstion is ttet upon its approval. Berry County may use too CDBG funds, and toe State of MKhtgsn wU hove sabsted its rosponstotttes under toe National Environmental Pokey Act of 1960. The State of MeNgon wffl accept an oteecbon to ns approval of too roieese of funds and acceptance of too certifies bon orVyfkisononeofthe following bases (a) that too certification was not in tea executed by toe cteof executive officer or other officer of appbcani approved by too State of McNgen. or (to) toot appbcani s environmental review record tor the project Mteatos ormwon of a roqmrod oeosion. findng. or step appbcabte to the project m too onveonmontal review process Objectons must bo prepared and subm<ned rt accordance wito toe roqmrod procedure (24 CFR Part 56}. and may bo addressed to Chnstine Cummma. McTOgan Stalo Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) at PO Box 30044. Lansing. Mchgan 48909 Objections to toe roieasa of funds on bases other than those stated above mil not be considered by MSHDA. No objection received after Juno 30. 2000. w« be considered by MSHDA HJRT SYST0HOF SOUTHWEST MOON. NC MS-2900 t �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thi rsday, June 8 2000 County buys fifth house on the block by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Except for the Adrounie House, all the homes in the block bordered by State Street, South Broadway. West Court Street and Park Street are now the property of Barry County. The County Board of Commissioners re­ cently voted 7-0 to purchase the property in the "middle" of the block at 331 W. Court St for $140,000. The county will continue to rent the home. In early May, the County Board pur­ chased four Hastings homes on that same block as part of a long range plan for future expansion. That purchase totaled $408,700. The county already owned the nearly for­ mer City Hall building and its parking fa­ cilities plus the house behind city hall, fac­ ing State Street. Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James, chairwoman of the Facilities and Property Committee, said the board is "very pleased to have this last home in the block." She added that the board is not interested tn pur­ chasing the Adrounie House and noted that the bed and breakfast is an asset to the community. In other recent business, the Board: • Increased the stipend for the county medical examiner from $2,000 to $10,000 per year. Commissioner Robert Wenger noted that it’s "an unwanted position. "We’ve rode a free horse for a long time," he said. It was noted that the position has no established hours and that the services may be required at any time of the day or night and would coat the county more to hire someone on a contractual basis. • Agreed, on a 7-1 vote, to spend up to $10,000 to install a sprinkling system on the County Courthouse lawn. Wenger voted no. The purchase will be made from the board’s capital budget. The original re­ quest was made by the Thomapple Garden Club, asking the county to provide water for taking care of the flower bed* on county property. It was reported that the cost for that service would have been $5,000 and the entire courthouse lawn would be $10,000. "I don't notice that the lawn is in that bad a shape." Wenger said. • Heard Commissioner Clare Tripp, chairwoman of the Central Services Com­ mittee, report that after a review of the new dog licensing fee schedule committee members believe it should continue as pre­ viously adopted. Some citizens had com­ plained about increases in the fee structure when the new charges went into effect last January I. • Voted 6-J not to rent county property, near the McKeown Bridge Park, for farm­ land this year so that a preliminary study can be conducted about the possibility of using the land for park expansion. Com­ missioner Rod Goebel voted no and Her­ rington was not in attendance for the vote because he left the meeting shortly after 11 a.m. due to another commitment. During discussion about a possible future park, Wenger said he believes the county needs a Parks & Recreation director. • Heard Goebel, chairman of the board's Personnel Committee, report that evalua­ tion forms regarding County Administrator Michael Brown have been distributed to commissioners. • Heard about a letter from Thornapple Manor Administrator Lynn Sommerfeld about appointing a couple of commission­ ers to serve on an ad hoc committee to dis­ cussion financial options for Thornapple Manor, which has been losing money. Bai­ ley appointed the chairmen of finance and personnel committees, Jeff MacKenzie and Rod Goebel respectively. Options include a millage or appropriation from the county. • Approved emergency action taken by County Administrator Michael Brown to replace the furnace at the county-owned building which houses the Turnaround Center at 2550 Nashville Rd. The furnace, from Welton’s Heating & Cooling of Hast­ ings, cost $3,949 and will be paid from contingency funds in the Building Rehab Fund. The board also approved the purchase of a $3,350 "90 percent efficiency furnace" from Frost Heating & Cooling of Nashville for a county-owned rental home on West State Street, behind the former City Hall building. • Heard Wenger say the April 25 minutes should be "cleaned up" because the board did not follow proper procedures to elimi­ nate the county surveyor's elected post. Wenger suggested that perhaps the motion made for eliminating the office should be rescinded because "it didn't happen." Bailey said the county's attorney should be con­ sulted first for advice on handling the situa­ tion, and he asked County Administrator Michael Brown lo make the contact. • Adopted a resolution supporting United States Senate Bill 1667 regarding a two- Making big bubbles was one of the fun activities during the celebration. TK School Board continued... or before or after school. I do not believe the school should sponsor prayer or inter­ fere with independent student prayer. Would you hire a teacher who is gay’ , Good.n said. When I am a member of an interview team I look for the following: someone who is bright and articulate. Someone who has demonstrated knowledge in their subject area and has the ability to inspire students to strive to reach their per­ sonal best. Someone who models for our students how to treat others with respect and dignity. Someone who comes to us with personal and professional recommen­ dations that support those things, as well as supporting demonstrated professional and appropriate behavior with peers and students. When we find someone with (hose qualifications, I am happy to recom­ mend them for employment at Thomapple Kellogg Schools to join the rest of our ex­ emplary staff. I would never ask a question of a sexual nature, not only because it is against the law. but because my own per­ sonal ethics would not allow it I believe everyone, even u teacher, is entitled to a Haney said, "The qualifications for any teacher hired should be uniform and consis­ tent. The question should be, ’Is this per­ son qualified to teach the class and al the level for which they are being hired?" Poholski said, " 1 would not intention­ ally look for a gay person to hire, but if I hired a teacher who did a wonderful job. and minimal or no complaints from parents, students or other teachers, and then found out this person was gay. I would not fire that person for that reason." Goodin reminded voters that even though there was no issue on the ballot, it was still important to vote for the individuals who would be making decisions which would affect both the school and commu­ nity. Haney hoped to continue being involved with the schools and anticipates the strate­ gic planning process continuing. Poholski said, "If I am elected into the TK school board. I will do my best to make informed decisions on all issues and priority number one will be our children's education." Head Start celebrates close of school year The children received prizes for participating tn activities. private personal life." Lakewood School Board cont. three children in school now and a toddler who will ente- in a few years. Tromp said he would like to see the dis­ trict have a ten- year, five-year and threeyear plan for facilities. If the district has well-thought out plans, it will be easier to pass a millage (if necessary) down the road Besides facilities, the plan should include educational needs. The district should decide priorities and whether to concentrate on MEAP scores, core curriculum or some­ thing else. He spoke with pride about the accom­ plishments of the students. "When I saw those students at the Circle of Excellence award. I knew we were doing something right. * Tromp also spoke of the need of unity in the district. "The board needs to support the teachers and the teachers need to support the board. We need to get back on track and listen to each other." He has no apprehension about becoming involved in the union negotiations, having had experience as a mediator in Barry County He said he supports the demoli­ tion of the old junior high and keeping the athletic field. He said he would consider the possibility of moving the administration office to East Elementary Tromp is a member of Central United Methodist Church, chairman of the pastor/parish relations committee, a member of the Lake Odessa Lions. Hastings Ro­ tary, past president of the Lake Odessa Jaycees and active in youth base ball. He said he is looking forward to bringing new ideas to the board both as a parent and as a lawyer Lester Forman, current Lakewood School Board president, is running for his third four-year term. He is completing his i eighth year on the board and has been board president for five years. He graduated from Woodland High School and has been active m Woodland village affairs, youth sports and commu­ nity organizations for many years. He said it is very important for the dis­ trict to make available the best education and continue to monitor the curriculum to meet the demands of today's job market. Forman said he also wants to see the dis­ trict have programs that enable the students to survive socially. He praised the administration, teachers and support staff, saying Lakewood has the best. He would like io remain on the board and see some of the district projects finished. He mentioned the contamination al Wood­ land, Clarksville and Sunfield. He also said the Title IX projects need completion, as well as the ADA (Americans with Disabili­ ties Act) changes, both in the schools' fa­ cilities and the district policies. Forman said while meeting these goals and objectives, the board must be faithful to the citizens of the district and see that the goals and objectives are met in a finan­ cially responsible manner. Forman described some to the situations he has had to face as a board member — helping negotiate the release of two super­ intendents Thomas Makela in 1992 and Steve Secor in 1998, and hiring two super­ intendents - Secor and the current Superin­ tendent Gunnard Johnson, and dealing with the construction of major building projects at each school in the district. Throughout all the successes and prob­ lems, Forman said he has stuck to the pro­ cess. "Process is important. "The district is good, but we must never quit trying to improve." year moratorium on the export of bulk fresh water from the Great Lakes. * Learned lhai only one response has been received for the three vacancies that need to be filled on the County Compensa­ tion Commission. • Received pins of the county logo, de­ signed by Commissioner Wenger's uncle. Ashley Madden plays a bean bag game. Head Start fun days were held June 6 for the Sue Drummond Center families at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. Also on June 6 the Head Start Delton fun day was held at 6 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. On June 7, the Star School and Southeastern Head Start centers fun days were held al 5 p.m. at Fish Hatchery Park. Head Start family fun days were the final celebration of the school year. Food, drink, fun and games were featured. Families brought a dish to pass. Head Stan supplied hotdogs and brats, drinks, and table service. Volunteers and staff did the cooking and set-up. The children played games and re­ ceived prizes for participation. Awards were given to top volunteers. Barry County Head Start is accepting ap­ plications for the 3- and 4-year-old class­ rooms. If you have a 3- or 4-year-old and would like to enroll your child in the Head Start program for fall classes, you may call 945-4900 or come in to the office at 450 Meadow Run in Hastings. The enrollment process is starting soon, so don’t delay. The Head Start program is .~un by the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan. There are three Head Start classrooms in Hastings and one in Delton. Over 10 percent of the program's children have identified disabilities. CAASCM Head Start attempts to meet the needs of area communities and address the specific nature of rural and urban communi­ ties in which programs are located. Full day programing is provided to meet the needs of working families. Head Start provides a nurturing environ­ ment that supports the healthy growth and development of each child, recognizes the importance of strenthening linkages r.ith communities, and recognizes the impor­ tance of effectively transitioning children and families into post preschool programs, thereby enhancing and extending the bene­ fits of early childhood education. A corner­ stone of Head Start is its strong commit­ ment to parent involvement and training. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cail...945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 8. 2000 - Page 17 Students receive awards during honors assembly A number of students were recognized for their scholastic achievements during an honors assembly May 25 at Hastings High School. Award winners include: Science Department Vic Camp Award: Steve Obreiter; Outstanding Business Student: Sarrah Gregory, Carccr/Technical Department Student of the Year: Kristen Keech; Language Arts Department Student of the Year Jennifer Hodges; Math Department Student of the Year: Steve Obreiter; Social Studies Department Student of the Year: Ivy Malone; Alternative Education Department English Award: Heather Lawrence; Alternative Ed Social Studies Award: Sara Capers; Alternative Ed Science Award: Lee Hough’alin; Alternative Ed Leadership Award: Lee Houghtaiin and David Lake. Congressman's Medal of Merit: Virginia Jennings; NASSP-President's Leadership Award: Ivy Malone; U.S. Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award: Josh Alderson and Sarrah Gregory; Principal's Award of Courage: Marty Shellenbarger. Perfect Attendance Award-9th Grade: Abbie Allerding, June Bishop, Shauns Bradfield, Justin Carley, Thomas DeWitt, Beau Furrow, Teha Huss, Jennifer Peake, Christopher Rounds, Corey Shafer, Amber Thomas, Steven Tyrrell, Adam Windes; Perfect Attendance Award - 10th Grade: Michael Arnett. Stephanie Buck, Robert Bunge, Damon Burd. Zachary Fulmer. Benjamin Lehman. Keli Misak. Elizabeth Nida, Tyler Tossava, David Wilson; Perfect Attendance Award, 11 th Grade: Larissa Carr, Travis Robinson, Adam Schantz, Margaret Schirmer. Academic Letters - Sophomores (3.8 and above for three semesters): Samantha Allerding. Came Bolthouse, Stephanie Buck. Joshua Clevenger. Nicole Doozan. Chelsea Evans, Keli Flohr, Justin Hutchins, Heather Krebs, Keli Misak, Elizabeth Nida, Michael Nitz, Christopher Remley, Amanda Schantz. Emily Smith, Tyler Tossava. Academic Letters - Juniors (3.65 and above for five semesters): Rhonda Pennepacker, Kristie Spurgeon, Sarah Barry, Jill Dimond, Heather Drumm, Matt Gergen, Lindsay Hemerling, Melissa Hodges, Justin Huss, Leland Jennings. Adam Miller, Samantha Oakland, Karey Schlachter, Margaret Schirmer. Heidi Schroeder. Kristen Wilderr. Jessica Winebrenner. Taylor Wisner. Academic Lecters - Seniors (3.5 and above for seWn semesters): Katie Allerding, Amanda Buskirk, Rebecca Casarez. Erika Main. Elwood Davis, Heather Girrbach, Virginia Jennings, Samantha Miller. Heather Rose, Samantha Snow, Jennifer Taylor, Brandon Willard, Molly Woods, Joshua Alderson, Justin Benner, Danielle Bowman, Catherine Case, Carolyn DeWitt. Kevin Gerlinger, Sarrah Gregory, Michelle Griggs, Jennifer Hodges. Susan Hubbard. Ivy Malone, Steven Obreiter, Anlosia Myers, Sarah Penrod. Laura Raffler. Amy Schiedel, Courtney Sinclair, Rachel Smith, Samuel Stafford, Marcie Westover, Amber Wilde, Katrina Wyman. Society of Women Engineers: Jill Dicrond, Ivy Malone; Foreign Exchange Award: Martina Gass; Michigan State University Alumni Award: Courtney Sinclair, University of Michigan Alumni Award: Catherine Case, Elwood Davis; MHSSA Scholar and/or OK Conference Scholar Athlete Award: Josh Alderson, Erin Allerding. Katie Allerding, Danielle Bowman, .Anthony Bowne, Catherine Case, Michael Courtright, Jared Currie, Carolyn DeWit', Heather Girrbach, Michelle Griggs, Jennifer Hodges, Susan Hubbard, Laura Hubert, Virginia Jennings. Ivy Malone. Melinda Meaney, Anlosia Myers, Steven Obreiter. Heather Rose, Sam Stafford. Casey Stormes, Jennifer Taylor. Detroit Free Press Scholar Athlete: Sam Stafford; George “Buzz" Youngs Award: Virginia Jennings. Sam Stafford; Athletic/Academic Excellence Award: Sam Stafford; Sports Medicine Student Award: Ben Bolthouse. L.H. Lamb Scholarships: Heather Girrbach, Casey Stormes; Bob Carlson HEEF Scholarship: Michelle Griggs; /haulage /licenses Dennis Donald Zerbel. Hastings and Laune Ann Snyder. Richland Matthew Seth Rasey. Nashville and Becky Jo Winebrenner. Hastings Jason Michael Reid. Middleville and Katiea Markiea Rmgleka. Middleville. Shane Gregory Ashley. Dowling and Sara Louise Baurs. Delton Chad Owen VanHaitsma, Caledonia and Carla Christine Floeg. Middleville. Harold Jack Kushnak. Jr. Middleville and Heidi Lyn Pbll. Miudlevillc Darrell Gordon Brown. Woodland and DeAnna Renee Hopkins. Woodland Keith Daniel Carpenter, Nashville and Holly Ann Taylor. Nashville Phillip Joseph Neuman. Middleville and Susan Mane Thompson. Grand Haven. John L. Clarey HEEF Scholarship: Tony Bowne; Willard Curtis Scholarship (First Presbyterian Church): Ben Shaw; Harland Guernsey Scholarship (First Presbyterian Church): Heather Rose; Eileen Higbee Scholarship (First Presbyterian Church): Brian Loftus, Kyle Winkler; Business & Professional Women of Hastings Scholarship: Jessica Gole, Ruth Winegar; Exchange Club Youth of the Year Scholarship: Anlosia Myers; Paulson Trust Fund Scholarship: Ivy Malone, Amber Wilde; Wal-Mart Scholarship: Marcie Westover; Woody Wyngarden Memorial Scholarship: Amy Schiedel; Michigan High School Rodeo Scholarship: Dusty Lundstrum; HESPA Scholarship: Katie Allerding; ANA Scholarship: Virginia Jennings; Coleman Insurance Agency Scholarship: Steve Obreiter, Thomas Girrbach Memorial Award: Callie Girrbach, Heather Girrbach; Hastings Manufacturing Scholarship: Erica Barnum, Brian Loftus, Laura Raffler, Jennifer Taylor; HEA Scholarship: Catherine Case, Josh Doe, Callie Girrbach, Brandon Willard; Howard and Leona VanDelic HEEF Scholarship: Heather Girrbach, Samantha Snow; Hastings Kiwanis HEEF Scholarship: Christie Anderson; Hastings Rotary HEEF Scholarship: Sarah Penrod; Mabie H. Foot HEEF Scholarship: Elwood Davis. Ivy Malone; Hastings Mutual HEEF Scholarship: Courtney Sinclair; Robert S. Casey HEEF Scholarship: Amanda Buskirk; Hastings Car Club HEEF Scholarship: John Eggers; Gladys Cairns HEEF Scholarship: Danielle Bowman, Jennifer Hodges, Laura Raffler, Sam Stafford; Helen Mott HEEF Scholarship: Josh Alderson, Kevin Gerlinger, Rachel Smith; Willard G. Pierce and Jessie M. Pierce Foundation Scholarship: Erin Allerding. Corey Thompson; Rosellen E. and Paul E. Siegel HEEF Scholarship: Samantha Miller, Amy Schiedel; Western Michigan University Gary Fund-Felpausch HEEF Scholarship: Josh Hendershot, Laura Hubert, Molly Woods, Shawna Woody. Top 10 Honor Cord: Danielle Bowman, Catherine Case, Jennifer Hodges, Ivy Malone. Antosia Myers, Steven Obreiter. Amy Schiedel, Courtney Sinclair, Sam Stafford, Marcie Westover. Honors blue and gold cords (GPA over 3.25): Joshua Alderson, Erin A llciding, Katie Allerding, Justin Benner, Anthony Bowne, Amanda Buskirk, Rebecca Casarez, Katie Cook, Michael Courtright, Jared Currie. Elwood Davis, Carolyn i-U— r__ Kevin Gerlinger, Callie Girrbach, Heather Girrbach, Sarrah Gergory, Michelle Griggs, Susan Hubbard, Laura Hubert, Virginia Jennings, Lindsey Karas, Erika Main, Justin Martisius, Rebecca McCarty, Melinda Meaney. Amy Miller, Samantha Miller, Sarah Penrod, Laura Raffler. Lindsay Rajt, Heather Rose. Rachel Smith. Samantha Snow. Lauren Stineman, Casey Stormes. Jennifer Taylor, Randy Volosky. Amber Wilde, Brandon Willard, Molly Woods. Katrina Wyman. Senior National Honor Society mem­ bers: Joshua Alderson. Katie Allerding, Danielle Bowman. Anthony Bowne. Rebecca Casarez. Catherine Case. Katie Cook, Jared Currie. Elwood Davis. Carolyn DeWitt, Callie Girrbach. Heather Girrbach, Sarrah Gregory, Michelle Griggs, Jennifer Hodges, Susan Hubbard, Virginia Jennings, Erika Main, Ivy Malone, Rebecca McCarty. Antosia Myers. Steven Obreiter, Heather Rose, Amy Schiedel, Courtney Sinclair, Samantha Snow, Samuel Stafford. Casey Stormes, Randy Volosky, Amber Wilde. Rotary Top 10: Joshua Alderson, Jason Bailey, Anthony Bowne. Carolyn DeWitt. Joshua Doe. Virginia Jennings, Ivy Malone, Gabriel McCarty, Antosia Myers. Samuel Stafford. Honorary Michigan Competitive Scholarship Award: Joshua Alderson, Quality Printing ...depends on experience and equipment. • LET US QUOTEYOUR PRINTING! • J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 Justin Benner, Amber Boger, Danielle Bowman, Amanda Buskirk, Catherine Case, Katie Cook, Jerad Crump, Elwood Davis. Carolyn DeWitt, Brandon Eddy, John Forbes. Kevin Gerlinger, Heather Girrbach, Jessica Gole, Jolene Griffin, Michelle Griggs, Jennifer Hodges, Susan Hubbard, Virginia Jennings, Matthew Larsen, Brian Loftus, Ivy Malone, Justin Martisius, Nicole Matthews. Rebecca McCarty, Nathan McKelvey, Stan McKelvey, Melinda Meaney, Samantha Miller, Antosia Myers, Steven Obreiter, Sarah Penrod, Jamie Philo, Laura Raffler, Lindsay Rajt. Dana Reed, Heather Rose. Chad Sanborn, Jonathan Sciba, Sciba, Benjamin Shaw, Covtney Sinclair, Rachel Smith, Samar.;!.a Snow, Isaac Solmes, Sam Stafford, Lauren Stineman, Casey Stormes. Jennifer Taylor, Pamela Weatherly, Marcie Westover, Amber Wilde, Brandon Willard, Kyle Winkler, Joshua Woodard, Shawna Woody, Katrina Wyman. Michigan Merit Award: Joshua Alderson, Katie Allerding, Jason Bailey, Justin Benner, Amanda Buskirk, Marie Carpenter, Catherine Case, Katie Cook, Michael Courtright. Jerad Crump, Elwood Davis, Carolyn DeWitt, Brandon Eddy, Bethany Elms, Stephen Gamer, Kevin Gerlinger, Heather Girrbach, Jessica Gole, Michelle Griggs, Jennifer Hodges, Susan Hubbard, Laura Hubert, State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FHa No. 2000-22973-OE Estate of Peter Nicholas Viergever. Date of birth: 01-27-33 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS. The decedent. Peter Nicholas Viergever. who lived at 1009 West Mar Street, Middleville. Michigan died April 8. 2000 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate w* be forever barred unless presented to Carol Renee, named person­ al representative. or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court St.. Hastings and the named/pro- poeed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Juno 1.2000 David C Gerling (P37459) State of Michigan In the Circuit Court for the County of Barry NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Judge James H. Flaher File No. 00-366-CH COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Plaintiff THOMAS R BOWMAN. SYDIA J. BOWMAN. CHRISTOPHER BOESSlE. DARRELL L DOTY, MOSES CUTHBERT. GEORGE B. HAMILTON. REUBEN FARR. GEORGE BAKER. ALBERT G DEWEY AND SINI M DEWEY. DALE CONKLIN. BERNICE CONKLIN, E.F. RHODES. JAMES L WRIGHT. CLARENCE D CAMPBELL. MERLE D. HAMMOND. C W. BUCKLAND. LEO F. FREY. DOROTHY BUXTON. AND JAMES L. KING Defendants. Steven T Lett (P31241) WILSON. LAWLER & LETT. PLC 125 Ottawa Ave. NW. Sute 340 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 <eiej 451-2121 Carol Renee 14WX w Me— 49333 .: . . ^MfodCfc^ ‘ (616) 795-4099 Virginia Jennings. Lindsey Karas, Kristen Kasinsky, Amber Lippert, Brian Loftus. Erika Main. Ivy Malone, Justin Martisius. Nicole Matthews, Rebecca McCarty, Nathan McKelvey, Stan McKelvey. Melinda Meaney. Cory Mice), Amy Miller, Samantha Miller, Antosia Myers. Steve Obreiter, Kimberly Perry, Jamie Philo. Laura Raffler. Dana Reed, John Rescguie, Heather Rose, Andrew Safie, Jonathan Sciba, Randall Sciba, Amy Schiedel, Benjamin Shaw, Courtney Sinclair, Rachel Smith, Samantha Snow, Sam Stafford, Casey Stormes, Jennifer Taylor, Pamela Weatherly. Marcie Westover, Amber Wilde, Brandon Willard, Joshua Woodard, Shawna Woody. Mary Wright, Katrina Wyman. Hope College Alumni Honors Scholarship and Distinguished Artist Award: Joshua Alderson; Trustees Outstanding High School Graduate Scholarship from Central Michigan University: Danielle Bowman; Athletic Scholarship from Central Michigan University and Board of Trustees Merit Scholarship: Anthony Bowne; Richard S. (Claire) Poole Memorial Scholarship from Battle Creek Community Foundation: Amanda Buskirk; Soccer Scholarship. Kellogg Community College: Dan Deming, Sean Fortier; Eagle Leadership Award from Eastern Michigan University: Joshua Doe; Calvin Attorney for Plaintiff 209 N Walnut. Ste A . - ... (6/8) Notice of Mortgage Foractooure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bert P. Maravch and Elaine M. Maravich. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Old Kent Bank Southwest. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 24.1992. and recorded on August 10. 1992 in Liber 551. on Page 453. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Otd Kent Bank and Trust Company. Assignee by an assignment dated July 24. 1992. which was recorded- on August 10. 1982. m Uber 551. on Page 480. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWENTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTYFOUR AND 89/100 dollars ($27,134 89). mckri ing interest at 7 875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at i p.m.. on July 6. 2000 Said premises are stfuated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are The land referred to in this Commitment, situ­ ated in the County of Barry. Township of Johnstown. State ot Michigan, is described as fol­ lows. Parcel 1: Alt those certain pieces ot parcels of land described as follows, to-wt: Part of Lots 2 and 3 of Block 1 of Paulina Beach, according to the recorded plat there 4. which is described as: Beginning at the Southeasterly corner of Lot 3; and running thence Northeasterly along the Easterly Hne of sari Lot. 109 9 feet to the Northeast comer of said Lot; thence Northwesterly 41 feet to a point distant 6 feet Westerly from the Northwest comer of sari Lot 3; thence Southwesterly to a point on the Southwesterly line of sari Lot 3. distance 12 feet Easterly from the Southwest comer of said Lot; thence Easterly along the Southwesterly line of Lot 3, 28 feet to the Ptace ot Beginning Together with the use of the driveway as now used, and as described m a certain deed recorded in Uber 149 of Deeds, on Page 29 Subject to the like use appurtenant to the property adjoin mg on the West Parcel 2 That strip or parcel of land lying between the Northerly line of the Fine Lake Road and Fne Lake, and bounded Southeasterly by the straight extension of the Southeasterly Irie of Lot 3 of Block 1 of Paulina Seach. according to the recorded plat thereof; . and bounded Northwesterly by a fine running parallel therewith which would be an extension of a line from a point 6 feet Westerly frem the Northwest comer of sari Lot 3 extended to Fine Lake The redemption period shall be 6 month(i) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 25. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1303 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie #200015387 Ravens (6/22) Lansing. Ml 48933 (5i^37?-«O4 , - t Notice to afl unknown heirs, devisees, assigns or personal representatives of Thomas R. Bowman. Sydia J. Bowman, Christopher Boessie. Darrel L Doty, Moses Cuthbert. George B. Hamilton. Reuben Farr. George Baker. Albert G. Dewey. Smi M. Dewey. Dale Conkttn. Bernice Conklin. E.F. Rhodes James L Wright, Clarence D. Campbell. Merle D. Hammond. C.W. Buckland. Leo F. Frey, Dorothy Buxton and James L King. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Complaint to Quiet Trite has been fifed m the Circuit Court for the County of Barry. State of Michigan naming as Plaintiff Country Chapel United Methodist Church and naming as Defendants Thomas R. Bowman. Sydia J. Bowman. Christopher Boessie. Darrel L Doty. Moses Cuthbert. George B Hamilton. Reuben Fan. George Baker, Albert G. Dewey. Sen M Dewey. Dale Conklin. Berne® Conklin. E. F. Rhodes, James L Wright. Clarence D. Campbell. Merle D. Hammond, C.W. Buckland. Leo F. Frey. Dorothy Buxton and James L King. The nature of the proceedings is to quiet title to the property legalaMy described as: Parcel A; The North Th.ee Hundred Thirty feet of the East one half (1/2) of the Northeast one-quartet (1/4) of the Northwest one-quarter (1/4) of Section Eleven. Town One North. Range Eight West. Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan. Excepting therefrom the West One Hundred Thirty Two feet. Parcel B; Commencing at the North East comer of the North East quarter of Section Nineteen Town One (1) South of Range Eight (8) West Thence South along the Section line fifteen rods and five thir­ teenths (15 & 5/13) of a Rod thence West paral­ lel with the Section line thirteen (13) rods; Thence North fifteen rods and five thirteenths (15 & 5/13) of a Rod; Thence East along the Section line thir­ teen (13) Rods to the place of beginning contain­ ing one acre and one fourth of an acre (1 & 1/4). Except commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 19. Town 1 North. Range 8 West Johnstown Township, thence South along the East line of sari Section. 220 85 feet to the place of begnnng. thence South 75.42 feet, thence South 86 degrees 01 minutes 30 seconds West 214 62 feet, thence North 82.5 feet, thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes East 214.50 feet to the place of begmnng. subject to roadway easement over the easterly 33 feet thereof for Banfteld Road. You are hereby directed to answer the com­ plaint ot take such other action as is permitted by law or court rule on or before August 31.2000. by filing such response with the Circuit Court for the County of Barry at 220 W State St. Hastings. Michigan 49058. phone number (616) 948-4810 Failure to file an answer or take such other action permitted by law or court rule will result in a default and judgment being entered against you terminating any interest you may have n the above premises Prepared by: Steven T. Lett (P31241) WILSON. LAWLER & LETT. PLC 209 N Walnut. Ste A Lansing Ml 48933 (6/22) Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call .945-9554 College Presidential Scholarship, Bethany Elms; University Student Award and University Room Scholarship from Michigan Technological University: Kevin Gerlinger; Academic Excellence Award and Gold Key Scholarship from Kellogg Community College. Sarrah Gregory; Board of Trustees Honors Scholarship from Central Michigan University: Michelle Griggs. Susan Hubbard, Antosia Myers; Full-Ride Basketball Scholarship from State University of New York at Buffalo: Virginia Jennings; Board of Trustees Merit Scholarship from Central Michigan University. Rebecca McCarty; President s Scholarship from Tri-State University: Steven Obreiter; Donald Lauchner Scholarship from Lucent Technologies: Lindsay Rajt; Morningside Connections Award from Morningside College, Iowa: Andrew Safie; University of Missouri at Rolla Scholarship: Benjamin Shaw; Steelcase Foundation Scholarship: Courtney Sinclair; Board of Control Scholarship from Michigan Tech: Rachel Smith; MSU Valedictorian Scholarship: Sam Stafford; Award for Excellence from Grand Valley State University: Marcie Westover; Board of Trustees Scholarship from Western Michigan University: Amber Wilde; Achievement Scholarship from Western Michigan University: Molly Woods. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT)NG TO COLLE C T A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Robert Curths and Ruby Curths. husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to MG Investment. Inc., An Indiana Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Apri 30, 1998, and recorded on May 6.1998 in Document No. 1011563, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Fairbanks Capital Corp . Assignee by an assign­ ment dated December 3, 1999, which was recorded on May 18. 2000, in Document #1044481. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT AND 96/100 dollars ($162,598.98), ndudtog interest at 9.490% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided.ncrtice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will ba foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at thb Burry Codify Courthouse• .to Hastings, Ml at 1:00 pjn., on July 20, 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The land referred to in this Commitment, situ­ ated to the County of Barry. Township of Thomapple. State of Michigan, is described as follows A parcel oi land in the South 1/2 of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 15. distant North 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds East 70 65 feet from the South 1/4 post of said Section 15. said point also being on the centerline of M-37 thence North 29 de;-see 51 minutes 15 seconds West, along said center­ line of M-37 a distance of 787.88 feel; thence North 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds East, 710M feet, thence South 29 degrees 51 mnutes 15 seconds East 750.24 feet to the North nght of way of Finkbeiner Road, thence South 23 degrees 21 minutes 15 seconds West 36.25 feet to said South line of Section 15, thence South 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds West along said South line 477.75 foot to a dear vision area, thence North 53 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds West along said dear vision area 285.01 feet to the right of way of M-37. thonce Sorth 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds East, dong said right of way 19734 feet to said South Section line, thence South 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 sec­ onds West, along said South line 68 44 fset to tw place of beginning Subject to existing public highway easement over the Westerly 60 feet for highway M-37 ar.d the Southerly 33 feet for Finkbeiner Road. Except. Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 15 Town 4 North. Range 10 West, dis­ tant North 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds East. 70.65 feet from the South 1/4 post of said Section 15. said point also being in the centertine of M-37; thence North 29 degrees 51 mto.tos 15 seconds West along said centerline of M-37 a distance of 490 46 feet, thence North 88 degrees 59 minutes 07 seconds East 394.49 feet; thence South 00 degrees 50 minutes 45 seconds East 396 40 feet to the North nght of way line of Finkbeiner Road. Thence North 53 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds West, along a dear viaton area 230 65 feet to the nght way of sari M-37; thence South 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds East, along sari right of way 197 34 feet to said South Section line; thence South 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds West, along said South line 68.44 feet to the place of beginning Except That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thomapple Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 cor­ ner of said Section; thence North 88* 53’45” East. 503 00 feet along the South line of sari Section to the Point of Beginning; thence North 00® 47* 2T East. 248 00 feet along an existing fence Hne; thence South 88* 53’ 45' West. 75 00 toet; thence North 00* 47- 2T East. 360 04 feet; thence South 29* 51’ 15" East. 655 52 feet; thence South 23’ 2V 15' West. 36 25 feet to the South Hne of said Section, thence South 88- 43 45' West. 245 40 feet along said South line to the Point of Beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: June 8 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248 593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 B'ngham Farms. Ml 48025 FHe #200013408 Cougars (7/5) �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 8 2000 COURT NEWS: tor Amy Kuzava. "However, you do have to take into account the realities of each case before you go to trial and see how the victims feel." Kuzava said that though the victim does not feel this is the right punishment, she understands the risk of her having to go through a trial and testify." She said the victim wants to get the case resolved and get on with her life. "This was the best plea agreement wc could reach short of having a trial." said A man originally charged with two life offenses and one 15-year offense for al­ legedly raping a 14-year-old girl in 1997 pleaded no contest to one count of misde­ meanor aggravated assault Richard Michael Mason. 46. of Hast­ ings. was sentenced to one year in the Barry County Jail on the conviction when he appeared before Circuit Judge James Fisher Thursday. The remaining charges were dismissed as part of his plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor s Office. "I do agree with the probation agent that his behavior, his attitude and his lack of remorse certainly ment more than what he's getting.- said Chief Assistant Prosecu­ Kuzava. "Is this victim totally unwilling to tes­ tify, is that the problem?" asked Fisher. "They (the victim and her family) were totally in agreement with this," said Banner CLASSIFIEDS Can The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 ( onuntim!\ \utu < GUITAR/BASS LESSONS and ■la.r luatnanu nt i tnalr. Far appt eal 616-9U-2131. OAK BABY CRIB, excellent condition, all accexiortei. $123.00. call 616-945-3060 PRICE REDUCED! 15* LARSON TRI HULL RUN-A­ BOUT WITH * HP MER­ CURY OUTBOARD. IN­ CLUDES TRAILER, FISH FINDER, SKIS, TUBES AND LIFE JACKETS. $3,888. NEGOTIABLE. 616-948­ 4577, AFTER 6:08 PM. ARC REGISTERED EN­ HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We can help! Debi consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. 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(iaragt \dh MOVING SALE: Couch with built-i- recliners and matching rocker/recliner. lawn mower, clothes (mens, womens, childrens), toys. & lots of nusc Friday A Saturday June 9-10. 9am-5pm. 2755 N. M-43 Hwy. (just past Willitts Rd. & before John Deere Shop).______________ LARGE GARAGE SALE; 130 Brogan Road. Hastings June tkh9th-10th NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS is seeking appli­ cants for a part-time Proof Op­ erator position. Hours are: Mon­ day 8am-finish. Tuesday-Friday. Ipm-finish. Approximately 30hrs per week. Applications accepted at 241 W. Suue Street in Hastings.____________________ DARKROOM TECHNI­ CIAN: Pennock Hospital is seeking a first shift Radiology Darkroom Technician to wort about 20 hours pa week. Film development is necessary. Radi­ ology Darkroom experience is helpful, but not required. Musi have the ability to stand on feet most of shift. We offer a com­ plete compensation package which includes an innovative flexible benefits package which is pro-rated for part-time em­ ployees; Paid Time Off System; tuition reimbursement for con­ tinuing education; personal taxdeferred savings plan to which Pennock Hospital will contrib­ ute as much as 4% of your salary; and much more. Please submit resume with cover letter or apply to: Pennock Hospital; 1009West Green Street. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058; 616-948-3112or Fax to 616-945-4130._______________ FULL-TIME ADVERTISING Ionia. Hastings. Clarksville, and Saranac areas. Experience pre­ ferred or on the job training of­ fered. How much you sell will determine how much you make. Please call or send resume’ to: Sentinel-Standard. Attention: Dan Leptey. 114 N Depot. Ionia. MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Re-did because rained CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: This out. More things added, childtns clothes, toys, books, household items, new PastaMaker, Nordic Track, position is responsible for main­ taining communication with di­ ent base through telephone con­ tacts. quality control, site visits, assisting in maintaining current business as well as developing new business through the sales process. Priority consideration will be given to applicants who meet the following requirements: 2yrs business experience in cus­ hunting vests, large dog k>.nnel (new) and much more. Friday , 6/9 Saturday. 6/10. 9am to 2pm. 641 E.Granl St by North­ eastern School. . ■■ ■ . ...^o CLASS OF 1980 20-YEAR REUNION August 5, 2000. 8:00 p.m. at the Carry Expo Center. For more information, please contact Deb (Converse) Baker 945-2902. Dave Baum 945-5686 or Bob Tusnessen 948-2791 or email Deb at dfoaker62O voy­ ager net if you are interested in helping, please contact one of the above We are still looking for a few people, so can Deb with any addresses „ .............(o around with the girl, smoking pot and then having sexual relations with her and that when he was interviewed by the probation agent prior to being sentenced, he appeared arrogant and defiant. Defense attorney Jim Goulooze said he had advised Mason not to talk specifically about Lie offense. "I take responsibility for that," said Goulooze. "My client wanted to be inter­ viewed but the first thing he was told was 'you'll have to register with the sex of­ fender registry." He added that his client has been em­ ployed for 22 years, raised two children and has not been in trouble since he was a kid. Goulooze claimed that though Mason was charged with first degree criminal sex­ ual conduct, a charge, which carries a max­ imum possible penalty of life in prison, "it's clear that it was not" first degree. "It's not? According to the police report it was," said Fisher. "That's not what he pled to, is what I meant,” said Goulooze. Fisher then commended Goulooze on his work with Mason's case. "I've got to congratulate you, you cer­ tainly worked out a heck of a deal," said Fisher. Goulooze pointed out that the offenses were alleged to have occurred two years ago in Rutland Township and that there was "no evidence." Fisher responded bv asking Goulooze if he wanted withdraw the plea agreement and go to trial. "Well take the aggravated assault, your honor," said Goulooze. Mason told Fisher he wants to put the matter behind him. "I'm sorry this whole thing happened." he said. "I'm sure you are feeling sorry for your­ self," said Fisher. "You've ruined this girl's life. You belong in prison fot 15 yean for what you did, however, my hands are tied by the sentencing guidelines." In addition to one year in jail, Fisher or­ dered Mason to serve on year on probation and to pay $1,900 restitution and $2,000 fines and costs. In other court business Thursday: • Daniel Hoyt, 37 of Martin, pleaded guilty to one count of operation under the influence of liquor, third offense for driving with a blood alcohol content of .23 per­ cent April 8 on M-79 in Casdetbh Town­ ship. Hoyt was previously charged with drunk or impaired driving in 1998, 1996 and 1991 in Allegan County. He could be sentenced to a maximum of five years in prison when he is sentenced on June 15. • James Turnes, 39, of Middleville, pleaded guilty to violating probation by as­ saulting a woman and by drinking alcohol on two occasions. Fisher appointed Carol Jones Dwyer to represent Turnes at a probation violation hearing scheduled for June 15. Probation agent Eric Bastien requested that Turnes be held without bond. "I believe he b a threat," said Bastien. "He's engaged in public drunkenness at the trailer park where he's been staying and had a me thodone drag overdose and had to go to the hospital." Fisher set a $1,000 cash or surety bond for Turnes. • Ryan Miller, 18, of Middleville, pleaded guilty to resisting and obstructing police officers and to probation violation. He was sentenced to one year in jail and three years on probation. "Mr. Miller has been a frequent visitor to Ml 48846.616-527-2100 tomer service with some sales exposure, proven ability to iden­ tify problems/ provide solutions, strong written/ verbal communi­ cation skills, excellent organiza­ tional and time management skills. Competitive wage and benefit package. Computer ex­ perience required, some post sec­ ondary education recommended Industrial knowledge a plus. Please send resume and wage requirements to: Ad #114 do The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. ML 49058 Rash of Nashville burglaries probed NASHVILLE * Nashville Police Officer Randy Yates was busy over Memorial Weekend when 12 separate break-ins and larcenies were reported late on Sunday, May 28. said Chief Garry Barnes. "They were all within a three-block area," said Bernes. "We believe there me two suspects, two younger kids." Barnes said the teens are suspected of taking "everything from a pair of sunglasses to a case of Pepai." Also taken waa toilet paper and hanging plants. "It doesn't make any sense," he said. Barnes said the suspects broke into two garages and four vehicles and threw a rock through a window during their spree on Queen, Cleveland. Gregg. Phillipa and South Slate Streets. Very little of the property has been recovered. Barnes said, and the incidents remain under investigation. Business break-ins probed by police HASTINGS - The Hastings City Police and the Barry County Sheriffs Department are investigating two breaking and entering incidents that occurred late June 6 or early June 7 at Al and Pete's Sport Shop and MC Supply. City Police Chief Jerry Sarver said at least two subjects forcibly entered Al sad Pete's Sport shop at 111 S. Jefferson by breaking through the front door. "Several firearms were taken, along with some ammunition," Sarver said. "No suspects were taken into custody. Persons having information are asked to call the Hastings Police Depanment or Silent Observer." In a similar incident al MC Supply on south M-37, the thieves broke a frontdoor to gain entry and left with a yellow Suzuki mini motorcycle with red and black graphics and the letters, "UM." "We believe the two incidents might be related," said Hastings City Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. The Hastings City Police can be reached at 945-3744. The Barry County Sheriffs Office can be reacted at 948-4805 and the number for Silent Observer is 1-8OO-3IO9031. Intruders falsely claim to be police ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP ■ Two men dressed in camouflage clothing who broke into a Lindsay Road home Tuesday, telling the resident they were police officers ste still being sought by the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police. "The suspects identified themselves as undercover police officers," said Trooper Bin Arndt. "They had no badge, no uniforms, no identification and no blue car with a light on top." Arndt said the men talked on hand-held walkie-talkies and made gestures as if they were calling for buck-up. They then rummaged through the woman's bouse, chased and tfwretenrrl her. The woman, who was home alone with a young child, was able lo call 911 for help and the two men fled the area apparently headed south toward Kalamazoo in an unknown vehicle after the 1 p.m. incident "Area police agencies want to warn residents that all police officers carry identification," said Arndt "The Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET), C.IU (Central Investigation Division) teams all cany identification and budges." Arndt urges anyone suspicious of someone claiming to be a police officer who cannot produce proper identification to call 911. Boy fires shots to try to stop beating ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A 16-year-old Lindsay Road boy who fired two shots into the air Thursday lo stop a fight may be charged and his 27-year-old uncle has been arrested for domestic assault, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. The man, who lives next door to his sister, apparently became angry when he discovered his 2-year-old daughter al his sister's house "He went over to her bouse to gel his daughter back." said Trooper Kelly Linebaugh. "He waa angry, loo, about ter always calling his work and telling on him for different things. He was mad that ste didn't call to say ste had ins daughter and things just ^Lineteugh said the woman's 16-year-old son was in another room playing video games when he heard the scuffle. "Ste was hit several times in the face pretty hard, her cheek was swollen," said Linebaugh. who added that the victim was taken to a hospital by ambulance. "She was in and out of consciousness." The man was walking across the yard with his daughter when the boy fired two rounds into the air. police said. The boy faces a possible charge of reckless use of a firearm. Men who fired guns will be charged CARLTON, ASSYRIA TOWNSHIPS - A 52-year-old Carhor. Township man and a 74-year-old Assyria Township man are each facing possible charges of reckless use of a Circuit Court," said assistant prosecutor Jeff Cruz. "He changes his residence and failed to abide by the curfew and terminated his employment. This is the sort of behav­ ior which will result in substantia] time in firearm for unrelated incidents over the last week. Trooper Kelly Linebaugh said. In the first incident, the Leach Lake man reportedly had been firing a gun toward Defense attorney David Makled said, however, that Miller suffers from impulse bullets. In the second incident, the Huff Road man said be was shooting at squirrels on his control problems. "You mean he does what he wants with­ out regard for authority." said Hster Makled said Miller seems honest about his shortcomings and has attention deficit bird feeder. "He was shooting at his feeder, toward the house next door which was about 250 feet away," said Linebaugh. "One of the times he fired, he put buckshot in the neighbor's REPRESENTATIVE POSI­ TION OPEN for Lake Odessa. THURSDAY, JUNE STH YARD SALE. 226 S Washing­ ton Women's clothes, sm/med. and misc. items. Lots of doll cloches, tote of bargains 8-? HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL o>.......... Nepete. 616-945- »42 Kuzava. Fisher said Mason was accused of driving disorder "not that that's an excuse' 'Anything I say. you've already heard be­ fore." said Miller, "and whatever you sen­ tence me to is what I have to do. I can see where you’re coming from." Miller said becoming a father while serv­ ing boot camp has changed his thoughts. "It seems that continuing you on proba­ tion is delaying the inevitable." said Fisher. "I hope I'm wrong. I'm certainly skeptical." Miller was sentenced lo one year in jail on the probation violation and rive months in jail for the resisting and obstructing po­ lice. ■ Byron Woods. 28. of Kalamazoo. was sentenced to 30 days in jail and was con­ tinued on probation on his conviction of violating his probation by smoking mari­ juana. Woods is on probation on a previous conviction of besting a Johnstown Town- See COURT NEWS, page 19 boaters on the lake most recently on May 27. "He said he was shooting at birds and chipmunks in his yard," said Linebaugh. "He was shooting with a direct line toward the lake." No one was hurt but a number of lake residents were nearly struck by the flying caL" Linebaugh said guns are not to be fired within 450 feet of a residence. Banfield store break-in under probe JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A May 14 break-in at the Banfield Genera] Store, in which several cartons of cigarettes and two cases of beer were taken, is still under investigation by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Deputies reported that the store was closed May 13 at 11:45 p.m. and that when a newspaper delivery person arrived the next morning, the window to the front door was shattered. Police have no suspects. Woman hurt when vehicles collide HASTINGS - A 35-year-old Hastings woman was treated al Pennock Hospital after ste allegedly drove under the influence of morphine and collided with a truck al South Michigan and East Green Street Lissa Ann Bristol was issued a citation for failing to yield after the crash, in which ste drove ter vehicle into the rear of another vehicle stopped at the traffic light Bristol was taken to Pennock Hospital with serious injuries after the crash. No otter injuries were reported and a report is being sent to the Barry County Prosecutor's office for review, according to a report by the Hastings City Police Department �The Hast Jigs Banner - Thursday. June 8. 2000 - Page 19 POLICE BEAT Storage shed burglaries reported RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - The Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police have arrested two suspects caught taking items from three South M-37 storage units at Whispering Pines on May 27. Troopers said the two suspects, a 20-year-old Nashville man and a 27-year-old Bellevue man, allegedly cut locks to enter the units. “They were caught in the third shed when the lady who rents it drove up in her car and saw them," said Trooper Kelly Linebaugh. "She got their description and license plate number." Linebaugh said the woman made the pair drop her air conditioner before they fled the "One confessed . the other denied it and we have arrest warrants on both," said Linebaugh. Each will be charged with three counts of breaking and entering. The Barry County Sheriffs Department also is investigating a May 27 break-in at the Thomapple Mini Storage on Gun Lake Road. Deputies reported that a padlock was apparently cut sometime between 5 and 7 p.m. and a number of items were taken. Police have no suspects and the incident remains under investigation. And. troopers are investigating the break-in of a private property storage shed in which an unknown subject entered the unlocked structure and took a number of tools and car parts worth more than $ 1,000. The break-in occurred between June 1 and June 5. Financial FOCUS Furnished By.MRRK D. CHRISTENSEN of Cdutoru Jones and Co. Stocks have a place in retirement accounts If you have a Roth IRA. a traditional IRA. an employcr-spon»orcd retirement plan or some other tax-dderred retirement vehicle, the chances arc pretty good that you're funding your plan cither partially or entirely with mutual funds Mutual funds arc good choices, because they offer diver­ m ficat ion and professional management But if your retirement account is made up sold) of mutual funds, then you may be are often susceptible to large pace swings caused by market downturns. Over the long term, these periods of volatility do tend to smooth out. but when you're close to retire­ ment. you don't want to take the chances of hitting a “down" cycle. On the other hand, you don't want all the stocks in your retirement account to look exactly alike. Diversification is just as important in a retirement account as anyuu*hcrc,chc. xhyouyi want 1? apmad your de — Ktnekn. . • :, r’’<Mhrs among stocks m a variety obAfleiYou may already be buying stocks for ent industries your everyday investment account. How do No matter how you choose to invest your you know which of these stocks might be dollars once they arc in your retirement good candidates for your retirement plan? account — in slocks, mutual funds or a In geqcraL you may want to put those combination of the »wo — try to put away slocks that pay higher dividends in your as much as you can afford, or as much as is retirement account If you kept these slocks allowed in your particular plan. Remember in your regular trading account, the divi­ that your contributions are all tax-deferred. dends would incur taxes at your regular which means that your money will grow income tax rate, which could be as high as much faster than if it were placed in simi­ 39.6 percent. But if you put these slocks in lar-yielding investments in a taxable your retirement account, the dividends will account be allowed to compound on a tax-deferred And when it comes to sr ing for retire­ basis ment. the faster your money grow s. the bet­ Furthermore, stocks that pay higher divi­ ter dends tend to be well-established compa­ nies with proven track records and solid long-term growth potential Clearly, these arc the traits you want in the investments that make up your retirement account. Conversely , you may want to keep smallcaprtalization and aggressive growth stocks tn your regular account. Many of these J-Ad Graphics News Service stocks pay little or no dividends, so you Former Nashville police officer and won't pay taxes on yout shares until you sell Eaton County Sheriffs Deputy Terry them Even then, you’ll just be paying cap­ Johnson is listed in serious condition at ital gains taxes, which are currently capped Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids, at 20 percent only about half the top where he was airlifted May 30 after being income tax rate struck by a car in Manistee. There's another reason you might want to According to Manistee City Police keep the small-capitalization and aggres­ Chief David Bachman. Johnson was rid­ sive growth stocks out of your retirement ing a bicycle south on a sidewalk at 4th account These types of stocks and Spruce streets at about 9:30 p.m. when he "jumped the curb" and crossed in front of a car driven by a 17-year-old Area farmers hear about three new ag bills Rebecca Lukasiewicz Staff Writer Speakers Dr. David Skacrlund and Scott Everett last week presented information on three bills being discussed in Lansing that would affect taxation of agricultural prop­ erty in Michigan. Skaerland. speaking at the Hope Township Hall, explained that for the first time in history, people are moving away from cities and back to rural areas. This population shift has caused an increase in land value. "Developmental value is greater than agricultural value. By 2020, with a projected population increase of 11 percent, land use will be 63 to 87 percent [higher]." This change will lead to a loss of farm land, Skaerland said. An average lot of land for development is one to two acres, which is "too big to mow and too small to farm," he said, which "leaves us with a fragmented resource base for agriculture.” Farmers are finding it increasingly harder to keep their land intact, Skaerland ex­ plained. When land goes up for auction, farmers can’t compete with developers. "You can't have houses next door to your farm," he said. Senate Bills 1245, 1246 and 1247 deal with this new threat to agriculture, Scott Everett said. The legislative package in the house this week is meant to provide tax re­ lief for farmers; institute a "recapture” to deter speculation; and to provide funding for local farm land protection programs Under the Preferential Agriculture Tax Benefit program, there is already an exemp­ tion of 18 mills for agriculturists, Eve rett explained. Under the “Use Value Assess­ ment” in this new legislation, farmers could receive up to $84 million more alto­ gether. Finally, the “pop-up" would be eliminated by putting a cap on increases, "so farms could be handed down from gen­ by eration to generation.” When agricultural land is willed to an heir or sold, but remains agricultural land, the new owner will not have to pay the “recaptured" taxes (the sum of the previous seven year's deductions). However, if the land was sold for any purpose other than agriculture, the recapture taxes for the would have to be paid besides current prop­ erty taxes and buyer costs. The recapture taxes collected would be put into an “Agricultural Preservation Fund.” Agricultural land wou»d be assessed at 50 percent of its agricultural use value. The recapture tax would be calculated using the formula 1/2A) x (B-Q x D. Half of the mills for the agricultural area would be multiplied by the cash vftfue of the propJte >»»»H»Aalu« of lhe property, multiplied by the number of years that the land had beeqjn use. This equation will determine the amount of recapture tax to be paid by the buyer or heir who con­ verts the land from agricultural use. “Any farm land that is qualified now will be under this new use value assessment," Everett assured. “It will give farm land lhe preferential treatment" that is needed to support the industry. An Agricultural Board of Review would be necessitated by the legislation. Accord­ ing io the bill, the board of commissioners for lhe area would be responsible for re­ viewing the assessment of agricultural land and determining whether it meets the speci- Ex-iocai cop struck by car in Manistee — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week AT&T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DamHeiChrysler Dow Chemical E«on-Mot>! Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Fort General Motors Hastings Mfg. IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kmart Kellogg s Company McDonald's Sears Simpson Industries Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCFFmanoal Pharmacia & Upjohn Wal-Mart Gold SJver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 36-1Z8 45-5/16 74-1/2 22-7/16 46-3/4 56-13/16 105-13/18 82-5/16 IB-S'S 18-1/4 50 68-1/2 8-15/16 112-3/8 18-11/16 84-1/8 7-7/8 29-1/4 35-1/8 35-3/4 8-5'8 13-3/16 4-1/8 27-13/16 48-15/16 58-1/4 $288 80 $5 08 10.735.57 940M ♦3/4 ♦1-1/16 -4-3/4 ♦5/16 -2-3/4 ♦11/15 -7/8 -1-3/16 ♦5/16 ♦1/2 ♦15/16 -3-3/8 -1/16 ♦1-7/16 ♦1-1/8 -4-13/16 ♦1/4 -1-5/8 -1-7/16 -9/16 ♦sm -11/16 -1/16 ♦1-11/16 -1-9/16 ♦4-7/8 ♦$15.60 -$.14 ♦208.44 ♦119M Onekema County girl. "He just jumped right in front of her. right off the curb," said Bachman. Johnson suffered multiple broken bones and was airlifted from the scene of the crash to Spectrum Hospital, where he was initially listed in critical condition. Bach­ man said. He had been upgraded to senous condition by Friday, June 2. "There was some head injury but noth­ ing that appeared to be life threatening, said Bachman He mainly suffered mul­ tiple skeletal injury." No alcohol was involved in the crash, said Bachman, and Johnson was not wear­ ing a bicycle helmet. Johnson, a former Nashville resident, has been living with his parents in Man­ istee since his arrest by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police for allegedly breaking into an occupied Nashville home April 20. biting and fighting with the homeowner and spraying pepper spray Troopers said Johnson registered a .14­ percent bodily alcohol content in a volun­ tary preliminary breath test when he was arrested at the scene of the alleged home invasion. He resigned his job as an Eaton County Sheriffs Deputy the day after his arrest. Johnson, who is free on $50,000 per­ sonal recognizance bond, was scheduled to appear in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday for a sentence hearing on a lesser charge of breaking and entering a building with intent to commit a larceny, but was still in the hospital. Chief Judge James Fisher, however, agreed to receive testimony from Trooper Bill Arndt regarding Gordon Shane Mc­ Neill's motion to withdraw as defense counsel for Johnson. McNeill filed the motion May 23, cit­ ing Johnson's alleged unwillingness to communicate. According to McNeill's motion, he was advised by the Michigan State Police that Johnson had made statements indicating untruthfulness contrary to the plea agree­ ment reached. Johnson pleaded guilty May I to the reduced charge as part of an offer by the Barry County Prosecutor's office to rec­ ommend one year in jail. The agreement included a stipulation that he clear up other crimes he may have committed. The plea offer is now in jeopardy. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava ficalions for exemption. People can appeal the board's assessment at a scheduled meet­ ing. In compliance with the Open Meet­ ings Act, all board meetings would be held in a public forum. The changes to the Genera) Property Tax Act (proposed in Senate Bill 1245) would cut "$90.4 million in property in 2001. Local government property taxes would de­ crease $40 million, ISD property tax would decrease $18 million; community college property taxes would decrease $4 million, and the state education property tax revenue would decrease $22 million" according to fiscal Analyst J. Wort ley. Senate Bill 1246 would generate new tax revenue of about $750,000 in 2001, if passed. By 2008, it is estimated that $7 CONTINUED from page 18 ship man with baseball bat two years ago. "Mr. Woods' initial involvement in our county was the result of a breaking and en­ tering a home over a drug deal with Tim Leach and Richard Case and beating the victim," said Kuzava. "Mr. Woods already had a criminal history when this occurred and he was given an opportunity for jail time in exchange for his testimony against the others and he was the only one who was honest about his participation in that." Kuzava said Woods, however, has ap­ peared in Circuit Court a number of limes for not complying with the terms of proba­ tion. "1 don’t understand what he's thinking," said Kuzava. "He has to know he's facing ' prison." She said Woods has not completed sub­ stance abuse treatment, smokes marijuana and has made limited attempts to pay his fines and costs. "He's not doing the things that could keep him out of prison," said Kuzava. "I don't think the court has any other option at this point. I would ask for a minimal term of incarceration in the Michigan De­ partment of Corrections." Woods said he did not report to treatment because his probation officer told him if he worked 32 hours a week that he did not need to report. "You're telling me it's an inconvenience for you lo be on probation," said Fisher. "I .thought you ehould have gone to pn^t. jlhe firsttime around. Ifi only because you ■testified that you avoided a prison sentence at all." He was also ordered to pay $2,313 in costs and fines. • Brian Huffman, 24, of Kalamazoo pleaded guilty to violating probation by failing to report to his probation agent, consuming marijuana and not paying his fines and costs. He is currently being held in the Kala­ mazoo County Jail on an unrelated offense. • John Jacobs, 19, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by violat­ ing curfew and by changing his residence without the permission of his probation agent. • Jody Schreiner, 23, of Freeport, pleaded guilty to violating the probation he was serving for fleeing and eluding. Schreiner violated probation by failing to report to his probation agent since April of 1999. He will be sentenced June 22. • Crystal Kasack, 21, of Hastings, pleaded no contest to assault and battery for allegedly assault a Hastings City Police of­ ficer as he tried to arrest her boyfriend, Kevin Lee, on an outstanding warrant Feb. 7 in Hastings. She was placed on probation for 12 months and was ordered to return May 31, 2001, for sentencing. • Jason Roberts, 19, of Plainwell, was sentenced to 176 days in jail on his conviction of violating probation he was serving on a 1999 conviction of accosting children for immoral purposes and assault and battery He could have been sentenced to a maximum of four years in prison. "Mr. Roberts has a high likelihood of violations in the future," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "He’s not a good candidate for probation, and in reading the probation agent's presentence report, it doesn’t sound like be is willing to work with him any more because they have gotten absolutely no feed back so far." Kuzava recommended a jail term and discharging Roberts from probation. "I don't see how discharging him is a good recommendation," said Fisher. "I don’t see how that’s going to protect the public safety." Kuzava explained that having the threat of prison and a probation discharge hanging over is head might serve as a incentive for Roberts to comply with the rules of society. "Mr. Roberts doesn’t consider himself to be a failure on probation," said defense attorney Gordon Shane McNeill. Roberts added that he is "working hard" and that his vehicle is in need of repairs. "Then, I’ll be set to go," he said. "My employer is really looking forward to having me come back lo work." Fisher "told Roterti Tie “very disturbed" by what he read in Roberts* presentence report. "You continue to smoke marijuana and you haven't gone to mental health counseling," said Fisher, who noted Roberts has also failed to pay his fines and costs. Fisher reminded Roberts that could he have been given a much longer sentence for having sex with a 13-year-old girl "as opposed to what the prosecutor let you plead to" when he was sentenced on the original charges last year. "I have a whole new outlook," said Roberts. "I have support and guidance at (a local restaurant) where I work. I have no desire to do drugs any more. I’ve worked and slept and I go to church on Saturdays. I really think I'm trying and can comply with probation." "That's your view," replied Fisher. "What the probation officer sees is you continue to smoke pot and you quit reporting in February." Roberts said he took probation as a joke. "Ils different now," he said. "I realize if I’m going to be anything, at least halfway decent, I need to fly the straight and narrow. When you come from a family of trouble makers, you become one yourself. I’m trying to break that. No one in my family has succeeded." Fisher told Roberts: "If you don't perform, you know what the alternative OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2000 1:00 P.M. TO 3:00 P.M. 4255 GRANGE ROAD said. "I filed a motion to withdraw the plea since he didn't live up to his end — that he cooperate regarding other crimes." said Kuzava. "There are at least two other crimes for which he's a suspect." According to Trooper Bill Arndt. John­ son made comments during a polygraph interview which indicated, in his opinion, that Johnson had been untruthful with au­ thorities. "Terry Johnson was interviewed by Trooper (Bryan) Fuller and I was observ­ ing through a live feed monitor," said Arndt. "He was questioned about the inci­ dent he was involved with. He said he would like to preserve his plea agreement and if we put any piece of paper in front of him we wanted, he would sign it to presene his plea agreement No decision was made regarding Mc­ Neill's motion and Johnson's sentence hearing was postponed until June 15. I million would be allocated by recapture taxes. Michigan has lost more than one million acres of farm land in the past 15 years. Ac­ cording to the Senate Agricultural Preserva­ tion Task Force, fanners are receiving the lowest price for their product since the Great Depression, and are paying twice the national average for taxes on agricultural property. The three bills passed the Michigan Senate June 1. and are being discussed in the House, where they need to pass separately by a two-thirds majority. If approved by the House, mere would be a state-wide ballot referendum in November because it would involve an amendment to the Michigan Constitution. (5 miles east of Middleville on Main) MIDDLEVILLE - Awesome, 4 year new 1-1/2 story, three bed­ room, 2 bath, 1.2 acres, very private setting. Come and check it out! 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"She borrowed the car on May 31 and was to return it on June 2," according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michi­ gan State Police. "Caron and Ellis are mar­ ried and have a son together who lives in Wayland. They planned on attending the graduation on Thursday evening and return­ ing to Tennessee Friday." According to Caron’s statements to po­ lice, she apparently was driving with Ellis on Osborne Road near M-43 when they be­ by Rescue workers try in vain to eave Wendell Ellis, 39, of Goocfettsville. TN after he was njn over by a car driven by his wife, Cindl Caron, after the two had an argument while drivins to their son's high school graduation In Wayland last Thursday night. Caron laces 15 years in pnson if convicted of operating under the influence of liquor causing death. gan to argue. 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CARS! 99 99 99 99 98 98 98 97 Olds Alero - blue Pontiac Grand Prix - green Cindi Kay Caron Barry Township Police Officer Malt Shep­ ard. "Wendell was getting upset and calling her names. She got upset, he said he'd wak and she started to drive away." Caron told police as she drove, he jumped onto the hood of the car and she proceeded southbound on M-43, Shepard reported. "She said she drove for a short distance, decided this was enough and decided to stop," Shepard reported. "The next thing she knew, he disappeared." Caron allegedly told police she had not been drinking, put that Ellis had "poured Vodka down her throat." A Kalamazoo woman who witnessed the accident said she was in a northbound van with her husband when they noticed the man on the hood of the oncoming car. "She observed a man on his back, hold­ ing onto it near the windshield with his left hand and holding something that looked like a jug in his right hand," Trooper Greg Hubers reported. "His feet were hanging off the front of the car." Tht witness told police she had the feel­ ing the car was slowing down when she spotted it and that as she and her husband passed the car, she turned around to look and noticed the man was no longer on the hood. "The car was acting like it had just run over a railroad grade, it went up in the air like it had hit a huge bump," Hubers re­ ported. The couple turned around and drove to the scene. A Flushing man who was following Caron saw the man's feet dangling off the side of the car just prior to seeing the car go up and over the man, he told police. "He said he pulled over and called 911 on his cell phone, then he got out and helped to lift the car off of the victim," police re­ ported. Delton man Andrew Koziol did nc< wit­ ness the accident, but rushed to use a jack to lift the car off Ellis, who at that time had shallow breathing, police said. As Koziol was preparing to jack the car up, officer Shepard arrived along with four or five other citizens who then decided to tip the car over to remove the trapped vic­ tim, police said. Rescue workers from Mercy Ambulance and from the AirCare helicopter medical team tried for nearly 20 minutes to revive Ellis, who was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:57 p.m., according to reports. Shepard said that while paramedics worked to revive Ellis, Caron asked him if he was going to be OK. "I told her I did not know, then she started crying, showed me a ring and said she'd just bought it and then said she had to hurry up so she could get to her son's grad­ uation," Shepard reported. Cause of death was ruled a homicide by a medical examiner at Metropolitan Hospital Thursday night, who told police Ellis died of multiple blunt force injuries and as­ phyxia. Caron was arrested at the «cene of the ac­ cident and was taken to Pennock Hospital for a blood draw for alcohol, Shepard re­ ported. "At the hospital, she wouldn't answer any questions. She said she just killed her husband, that she had just gotten out of a mental institution and someone should call the hospital she was at." Shepard reported. While en route to the Barry County Jail, Shepard said Caron repeatedly asked for a cigarette. When officers asked her if she had any, she said there were some in Wendell’s pocket and asked the officers to go get them. She is free on $5,000 bond awaiting a preliminary examination. Cadillac DeVille - green Pontiac Grand Am - red Pontiac Grand Prix - red Olds 88 - white Buick Century - silver Pontiac Grand Am - black Need a great gift idea? IH Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 32S Nckth Mkxgaa Hastmc* Michigan 49068 Where Exceeding Your Expectations is a Family Tradition." Give the gift of knowledge...a subscription to The BANNER 945-9554 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-06-15.pdf b85b02a3fe60042d89a7447f465a39eb PDF Text Text MAUIKSS PU?ltC UF^’Y iZISCH1 HA ’. 1 HSf •• »893 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings THURSDAY. JUNE IS. 2000 VOLUME 147. NO. 24 PRICE SO- Hastings City Council adopts $6.9 million budget by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Hastings City Council adopted a $6.9 million budget Monday evening. The budget reflects an overall increase in gen­ eral fund revenues of 4.9 percent. Total general fund revenues arc projected at $4 million, and general fund expenditures at $3.5 million. The largest planned outlay of expenses is $2.1 million for public safely. The budget calls lor $1.6 million in expenditures for water and sewer. Other expenditures in­ clude: general government. $219,566; pub­ lic works. $731,886; community services, $482,194; major street fund. $628,419; lo­ cal street fund. $436,684; police training and drug enforcement fund. $7,400; library fund. $350,943; Downtown Development Authority fund. $10,000; economic devclopment/incubalor fund. $222,364; and equipment fund. $44,312. Reed Simon, district manager of Goodrich Theaters, told the council that many movies arc now longer than two hours, and patrons of the theater who park on State Street have gotten tickets for go­ ing over the two-hour limit. The theater has received letters from customer.; saying they will never return to the theater because of the parking situation. Simon said. Councilman Dave Jaspcrsc objected to increasing the limit, saying that downtown employees could more easily use the park­ ing spots, thus leaving no spots available for store customers. Simon suggested the posting of signs so at least theater patrons know the parking limit* are only enforced from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Also at the meeting the council: • Approved a requeal from Applebee's International to transfer a Class C liquor li­ cense from a restaurant in Sterling Heights to Hastings, where a new Applebee's is be- mu A total of $2.1 million in tax revenues was projected. Other revenue projection* in­ cluded: grants/revenue sharing, $1.4 mil­ lion; water and sewer fund. SI.9 million; licenses and permits, $27,000; federal gov­ ernment contributions, $59,550; charges for services. $191,432; Tines and forfeits. $16,000; other. $218,687; major street fund. $504,672; local street fund. $144,425; police training and drug en­ forcement fund. $4,100; library fund. ; ’ 12.146; DDA fund. $300,629; office of economic dcvclopmcnt/incubator fund. $77,600; and cquipmen’ fund. $60,000. City Manager Jeff Mansfield explained that while the budget indicates more total revenue than expenditures, the expenditure figure of $6.9 million does not reflect some capital expenditures and some inter­ fund transfers. The new budget reflects an increase of $23,000 in property tax revenue, due to a 4.2 percent increase in property values Since property values incr:ascd over the amount allowed by the Headlee Amendment, the property lax levy this year will be slightly lower. 16.14 mills com­ pared to last year's 16.20 mills, according to Mansfield. An increase of approximately three per­ cent in state revenue sharing monies arc a'so projected. Revenue also increased because of vari­ ous grants expected to be received by the city, including $406,050 in stale recreation grants. Revenue increases will be offset some­ what by expenditures required in matching local dollars for the state grants. Mansfield said. Expenditures of wages and salaries of city employees increased by five percent for the Board of Review. 4 percent for the assessor's office. 5.2 percent for the police department. 5.6 percent for the fire department. 5 percent for public services. 4 percent for economic development, and 4 I percent for the library. Proposed salaries and wages for some of the departments include $24,995 in salaries and $4,452 m fringe benefits for the mayor, council and boards. $94,308 in salaries and fringe benefits for the asses­ sor's office. $943,016 in salaries and fringe benefits for the police department, $316,793 in salaries and fringe benefits for the fire department. $21,957 for the public works department parking/enforcement salaries and fringes. $75,403 m salaries and fringes for the parks and recreation depart­ ment. and $126,376 for the public works department community promotion salaries and fringes Also at Monday s meeting, the council voted to post signs on a portion of Slate Street to indicate the hours the city en­ forces its two-hour parking limit The move came after a request by Scott Bowman, manager of the Hastings 4 Theater, to increase the parking limit to three hours. SUiu-mlunzM#* । um. .> wu>4. against the approval were Mayor Frank Campbell and Jaspcrsc. Jaspersc objected to the fact that there were no representatives of Applebee’s present to speak before the council, and Campbell objected to the fact that local businesses would not be afforded an opportunity to obtain a liquor license, since the quota for this area is fuH. • Approved a special assessment parting district for the downtown area. The assess­ ment requires businesses benefiting from city parking lots to help pay for the lots' See BUDGET, continued page 2 Swinging in Softball Regional... Middleville's Amanda Bowyer (15) drives the ball through the infield during last Saturday's MHSAA prep softball regional tournament in Lowell. The Lady Trojans' squad eventually made it to the championship of the tournament. For more information, read the sports pages of today’s Banner. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lakewood voters boot incumbent Turnout light for area School Board elections The winners of the two seats on the Lakewood Board of Education were first time candidates Pam Christensen and Tim­ othy Tromp. incumbent Lester Forman, the board s president who is completing his eighth year on the school board, was not re-elected to a third term at Monday's elec­ tion. Christensen captured 812, Tromp tallied 683 and Forman, 599. Out of 9,069 registered voters in the Lakewood School District, only 1.121 cast voles. Delton Kellogg Hastings The two incumbents in the Hastings Area Schoo! District were returned to of­ fice. Board President Patricia Endsley won re­ election with 140 votes, and Board Trea­ surer Eugene Haas won with 184 votes. Newcomer Aaron Snider lost his bid for a scat on the board, receiving 90 votes. Endsley will be serving her fifth fouryear term and Haas will be serving his sec­ ond four-year term. Two available positions on the Delton Kellogg Board of Education went to in­ cumbents Sandra Barker, who had 314 votes, and Joseph Noto, who garnered 279 votes. Newcomer Therral Schixmard had 76 votes. Thornapple Kellogg Donald Haney was elected to his first term on the school board with 159 voles. Incumbent Nancy Goodin was elected to her second four year term with 133 voles. Philip Poholski received 104 vote* in his first attempt for a scat on the school board. Maple Valley Jerry Sessions won the Maple Valley school election with 45 votes. He was run­ ning as an unopposed incumbent for the one open seat on the school board. He has four years previous experience on the board A trek on ‘Memory Lane’... Residents, like Fred Harrington, who is pictured above, at Thomapple Manor are already starting to enjoy an outdoor Memory Lane" where they can walk freely or glide *n their wheelchairs to enjoy the fresh air in a secured area. Community donations have made the project possible and Boy Scout Randy Benedict is building the gazebo, which is still under construction, as an Eagle Scout project. Activity Director Rita Pitts and others at the county-owned medical care facility on Nashville Road have worked hard to make the dream come true. Delton School Board to hold public hearing The Delton Kellogg Board of Education will hold a public hearing to consider the district’s proposed property tax millage and budget for 2000-2001 at 7 p.m. June 19. Following the public hearing, the board will decide to accept or reject the budget as proposed. To review the millage and budget that will be discussed, contact the Superin­ tendent's office. * �Page 2 The Hastings Banner Thursday. June 15. 2000 /Iddilioeud... N€WS BRIEFS: Circus is coming to town June 27 Grcux Pagu. a family-owned and opened SaveUnf circua, will perform *i the Barry Expo Center oa the ouUkirtJ of Hastings al 4:30 and 7:30 pm. Tueaday, lune 27. Clowns, aerobau and animals will be featured, including African lions, Bengal and White tigers, elephants, camels, ponies and French poodles CkiMr— under 12 win be admitted County to host 24-Hour Challenge About 500 bicyclists from 24 stales and Canada will ride throughout the Middleville and Barry County area during the I Sth national 24 Hour Challenge this Saturday Riders from Hastings, Middleville, Nashville. Freeport and the rest of the county will start al Tbornapple Kellogg High School at 8 a m. on a 1?5 loop through the county. Starting at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, cyclists may ride a 22-mile loop between Middleville and Gun Lake as many times as possible. Cyclists will travel south on Bender Road, east on Adams, south on Yankee Springs, west on Gun Lake, north on Briggs, west on Bowen Mills, north on Pat­ tenon, east on Green Lake and south on Beader to the high school. The night loop begins at 7 p.m. Saturday and ends at 8 a m. Sunday, June 19. Riders can complete the sixmile loop from the high school south on Bender, west on Adams, north on Cherry Valley, east on Ftnkbeiner and sotfth on Bender to high school as many times as possible. The event will be hosted by the Rapid Wheelmen Bicycle Chib, and organisers ask motorists to be conscious of the cyclists between the ages of 18 and 70-plus who are participating. Concerts to begin Friday downtown “Fridays at the Fountain," a series of free outdoor musical concerts, start June 16 in downtown Hastings. The gatherings tike place on the lawn of the Bany County Courthouse, near the fountain aw* Francesca Atnari, singing Broadway tunes and 1940s snag*, opens dw series this week The Grand Bspds ri^er. actruM and theaser director has been ringing professionally for more than 17 years, iaohirting performances the last several yuan at Grand Rapids' annua! Festival hr the Aits. The Friday Concerts are held from 11:30 u». to 1 p.m. and continue every Friday through Aug. 11. except foe July 7. Each week a different style of music is featured. Music wffl rim the gagtut of pop, rock and Broadway show tunes to Celtic music aad jazz and Maes. One performer even caters music to aangs children like to hear. The live eatertainmeal performances are made possible through the coopera­ tive efforts of The Tbornapple Arts Coned of Bany County aad the City of Hastings. Bring your friends or come alone, stay for a short time or linger for the full performance, bring lawn chairs and blankets or stand on the sidelines or sit on the benches tn die fountain area, bring a lunch or just relax aad enjoy the music and the great outdoors, organizers said. ROfninauOnS SOllgili lr> easier than ever to nominate youtee.f or someone eke for the Bany County Homemaker of the Year oompelMon.Miimlullitn can be made for a atae or woman Homemaker, ac­ cording to state guidelines, and organisers are hoping for a good The entry form is shorter this year, far starters. Ferms see avaHaMn in the Bany Cowry Fair hooks, which may be obtained M the Fair office, 1350N M-37 Highway. Hastings, or at various kscatioos around the county. rnt1-.-, - .—..-a --- - 1,.. 1 I -FiwnifWuUiiJ IiUtH Dr iKJirfi oy July • Applicants will be given questions that require written earners and they must attend a Homemaker interview recaption at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. July 16 ia the picnic pavilion oa the County Fairgrounds. The person who wins the county title also must represent Barry County at the Michigan State Fair County Homemaker competition on Wednesday. Aug. 30. Compensation towards mileage aad an overnight stay win be paid. The w inner of the Homemaker title will be announced during Ladies' Day Program at the Fair on July 20 The first place winner will receive $100 and the second place contestant. $30. A sash will he awarded to the winner and a bars Selection of the Homemaker of die Year will he based on fair activities, variety of interests, community involvement, enthusiasm, neat ap­ pearance and cmtnunication skills. The person named County Homemaker also will be expected to help develop nest year's county competition. School board approves budget by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Hastings School Board Tuesday approved the 2000-2001 school district budget, which projects revenues and expenditures al $21.8 million. The budget anticipates a 4.1 percent increase in spending from last year to this year. Most of the budget, $18.9 million, is set aside for salaries and fringe benefits The board also approved the transfer of Hastings High School from the OK White Division to the OK Gold Division of the OK Athletic Conference as of the 2001­ 2002 school year. Other schools in the OK White Division will include East Grand Rapids. Wyoming Park, Lowell. Forest Hills Central, Northview. Zeeland, and Hudsonville. Other schools in the OK Gold Division will include Wyoming Park. Wayland Union. Caledonia. South Christian. Hudsonville Unity Christian. Kenowa Hills. Cedar Springs and Sparta. The move was made because the Gold Division schools have smaller enrollments that more closely match the enrollment al Hastings, which will allow Hastings teams to be more competitive. The Gold schools arc also closer to Hastings, requiring less travel lime for sports teams. The switch must be approved by all the schools in the conference. Also Tuesday, the board adopted areas of organizational emphasis for the coming school year, including: I) Develop an integrated curriculum through staff development opportunities and coordinated department activities. 2) Provide a safe and secure learning environment through such activities as peer mediation, student leadership, and parent education programs, 3) Utilize school-community resources to promote education and market schools. 4) Examine a restructuring of the elementary school program by focusing on expanded technology and integrated media services, science, physical education, and art and music education, 5) Continue to promote global awareness and culturai/fine arts opportunities through expanded family involvement, and 6) Explore a collaborative community approach to comprehensive early childhood and child program and other considerations, the district approved the transfers to Hastings of three Delton-Kellogg students, one Maple Valley student, and one Bellevue student, and approved the transfer of eight students out of the Hastings district to the Thornapple-Kellogg. Lakewood, Byron Center. Lowell and Olivet school districts. And the board was presented with a change in the school discipline policy that would require students who have been suspended for 10 days by the board or had other disciplinary action taken against them by the board to have the disciplinary information included in the students' permanent records. Superintendent Carl Schocsscl said the district's attorney recommended the change because during student discipline hearings the school board might want to look at more than a year's worth of the disciplinary history of students. Rutting the information on the student's permanent record will also be helpful to other districts if the student leaves to attend another school. Schoesscl said. care services. Due to its expanded Schools of Choice Budget, cont. from page 1 maintenance. Together, he businesses will pay $20,980, an increase from $16,500 last year. The increase was necessary because of an increase in maintenance costs, Mansfield said. • Set fees for city services. Only two in­ creases in fees were made this year, one for the city code book and one for a copy of the zoning ordinance. The former increased from just over $100 to $437 to reflect the actual cost to the city of purchasing the book, and the latter increased from $15 to $28. The city service fees are for such things as pavement cut permits, park use permits, special use permits, zoning vari­ ance requests, and 24-hour liquor licenses. • Established sewer and water rates for the city that reflected a three percent in­ crease from last year. The increase was due to inflation. Mansfield said. • Approved the placing of stop signs in­ stead of yield signs on the corner of West Center and South Washington streets. The change is in response to requests from resi­ dents in the area. » • Approved a sic access agreement with Harding Lawson Associates for city-owned property surrounding and adjacent to the lot located to the east of City Hal), which will allow the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to conduct clean-up work on a leaking underground storage tank on the property. Hastings Fire Dept, student honored At its meeting Tuesday the Hastings School Board honored the Hastings Fire Department tor safety programs the department has put on in the schools. Accepting a certificate of appreciation from the district was Assistant Fire Chief Rick Krouse (above left). The board also honored Jennifer Cottrell (above right), who will be a junior at Hastings High School next year. Cottrell received sixth place in the Application/lnterview A portion of national competition at the Business Professionals of America 34th Annual National Leadership Conference. POLICE BEAT... Woman suffers laceration in domestic assault HASTINGS - A Hastings woman suffered an eight-inch cut to her arm late Saturday when her livc-in boyfriend allegedly pushed her through a window during an argument, Llrary Design unarratte starts today according to the Hastings City Police Department. The woman drove herself to the hospital for treatment after the 10 p.m. incident, The Hastings Public Library will have a "Design Chariton." a short. in­ tensive workshop on the design pro­ cess oftheir new facility, Thursdav rod Friday, June IS and 16. The chanette will be held at Hast­ ings City Hall in the council cham­ bers. The “Our Library-Ow Community' capital campaign has raised $2.1 mil­ lion of its $3.5 million goal. Located oa die Tbornapple River, the new li­ brary win be approximately 20,000 square feet and replace rhe preumt facil­ ity on Church Street across from the county courthouse, which was convetted from a post-office to die public are----- - • lAXC TtU------------ -- < J - -I - Horary tn nreo. inc process ot oesigning the new library has taken two years of planning by community leadera. library staff and board members, planning consultants and arehitects. The two-day workshop will be led by architects from Fishbeck, Thomp­ son. Carr and Huber. Participants will be led through die process to design a functional, flexible, comfortable and aesthetically appealing library cham­ bers on the second floor. The architects will draw exterior placement and interior design ideas as they are presented- All reasonable sug­ gestions will be considered, refined and presented in a final plan. Alice Riemenschneider, interior de­ signer. will add creative ideas at the workshop. Library planner. George Lawson, who has worked with staff of the library throughout the planning process, also win be on hand. The June 15 discussion of goals and priorities will begin al 8 a.nx Draw­ ings will be under way by midday. Ideas and drawings will be refined and presented at 8:30 a m. June 16 for fi­ intoxicated when the alleged assault occurred. nal discussion. For a complete schedule call the li­ brary at 945-4263. which resulted in the man being arrested for domestic violence. The couple argued over food for her son and the 34-year-old man was reportedly Man who threatens to cut woman's throat arrested HASTINGS - A man who allegedly caused two cuts to his wife's foot and another wound to the neighbor's forehead when he threw jars of jelly around the house was taken School secretary retires Georgia Robinson is retiring after 13 years ol senrice with the Hastings Area School System. Robinson began her association with the district in 1987 at Hastings High School as the secretary in the student service office. During her tenure with the district, she served as vice president of the Hastings Educational Support Personnel Association and co-chaired the Corporate Games for the school system. She and her husband, Wes, have been lifelong members of the Hastings community and have been active in both the schools and community over the years. Pageant entries sought The Miss Allegan County Scholar­ ship Pageant 2000 is seeking young women from Allegan and Barry Coun­ ties for its July 29 pageant. The theme of this year's competition is "Disco Divas." The deadline for en­ tering is Friday, June 9 Contestants must live in Allegan or Barry counties or work or attend school on a full time basis within the two counties: be between the ages of 17 and 24; be single and never mamed. or have had a marriage annulled, and have a strong desire to be the counties' representative at parades, special func­ tions and speaking engagements For more information or to register. call 616-672-5083 or 616-672-5852 to the Barry County Jail Saturday night. Police were called to the home in the 700 block of South Jefferson Street at about midnight when a neighbor reported he heard a man say "I’m going to cut your throat." The neighbor then became injured when he went upstairs to investigate the noise and was struck with a jar of grape jelly, causing a cut to his forehead. The suspect told police he had been to the bar and that when he came home, he and his wife argued about her cheating on him. "He said he was mad when he said he wanted to cut her throat, that he was kidding and that he loves her." police reported. The woman had a puncture wound to the top of her foot and a cut on the bottom of her foot caused by a jar of jelly. She also told police she had been shoved several times, was almost pushed down the stairs and was told he was going to slit her throat "She said (he) had been drinking and that they were arguing because they love each other," police reported. Purses, money taken from cars at Charlton Park CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - Purses were taken from three vehicles parked at Charlton Park during a Belding schools visit to the historic village June 6. according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said that two of the vehicles were not locked when purses were taken from the floor boards of the vehicles between 1:35 and 3.10 p.m. Another vehicle which was locked, was entered when the unknown subject or svbjects broke a window using a rock. Two of the victims were teachers from the Belding schools, one of whom lost a $3,000 income tax refund check in the burglary. The third victim is an employee of Charlton Park who lives in Hastings. Police have no suspects and the incidents remain under investigation. Attempted arson of Delton Family Medicine reported BARRY TOWNSHIP - Two burn marks found on the siding at Delton Family Medicine has led some to suspect the incident was the result of an attempted arson, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. The burn marks founds on the south side of the building are believed to have been caused by a lighter and were each about one meh in diameter. Other damage to the building included etching of scribble marks and profanity on the glass door and two windows, reported Trooper Charles Morden. And. the cooling condenser fans for the building's air conditioning system had a number of rocks thrown into them, Morden reported. "There was no damage from the rocks, but a potential hazard was there." Morden said. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 15. 2000 - Page 3 taught the white friend how to tell the dif­ ference between the track made by the coon and that made by the skunk. They often hunted coon together. Chief Saubie is buried in an unmarked grave, the where­ rom TIME to TIME.. abouts unknown. James Cutler had many opportunities to study the social life of the Ottawa American Indians. The males hunted, trapped animals, fished, built the frames for the huts, cut bark to cover them and built canoes. The women planted and tended the com, gath­ ered firewood and cared for tne children. They tanned the animal skins, wove the matting for the homes. They made the dyes to color their blankets and garments, many Joyce F. Weinbnecht James W. Cutler tells about American Indians of Hastings Township from the bark of trees, such as the walnut tree. Babies were strapped to the mother’s back. The babies rarely cried. Older boys played at shooting with bows and arrows, played in the woods and waded and swam in the streams and rivers. When a American Indian died there was not much ceremony, but some earthly pos­ sessions were often buried with the body. Mr. Cutler remembers the white boys try­ ing to learn the steps to some of the Amer­ ican Indian dances. The White Dog Dance was a favorite. It took place in February. A circular area 50 feet in diameter was marked out on the ground. A stockade of poles with sharpened ends was driven into the ground at intervals of several inches. Small tree branches were closely woven around these uprights, forming a fairly tight screen. TWo openings were left at diametri­ cally opposite points in the circular wall. Thriving a blanket over his head, an American Indian would enter the enclosure through one of the gates and begin the movements of the White Dog Dance. Oth- The Reverend James Sefcrifl, pio­ neer Missionary and friend of Barry County American Indians. By Jeyce F. Wrinbrecht James W. Curler was bora in Clarendon. Orteam County, N.Y. m 1829. He was orphaned at age 3 and grew up under the care of an older sister, who later married Ephraim Shattuck. When the Shattucks came to Barry County on Oct 8,1844, they brought young James with them. The trip from Clarendon took 22 days. When they arrived in Hastings, there were only a few houses, a half dozen stores and two hotels, one built by Slocum Bunker and the other built by Levi Chase. Ephraim Shattuck leased the farm owned by the McClellans. This farm, or most of it, was bier sold to Barry County as the Coun­ ty Fann. The Shattucks had been persuaded to come to Michigan by Seymour Andras who had been their neighbor in New York and had come to Michigan and Barry County that same fa'I of 1844, settling on Section No. 9. Hastings Township. The Shattuck family later owned land on Section No. 23, Hastings Township. Winters are often thought to have been severe. However, this was not always so. J. W. Cutler recalled that on the day before Christmas of 1844, Ephraim Shattuck, Sey­ mour Andras and himself dug potatoes in the orchard, which had been set out by Willard Hayes on the W. H. Schantz farm east of the village of Hastings. That year the fail and carty winter were abnormally warm and there were no killing frosts until after Christmas. At the time the Shattucks and James Cut­ ler arrived m Hastings Township the Amer­ ican Indians were located on the neck of land near where Cedar Creek emptied into the Tbornapple River. There were about 50 huts located there. Many of the American Indians had already been induced or forced by the government to locate on reservations in the West There had once been a very large Ameri­ can Indian settlement along the river between Thon.apple Lake and Cedar Creek. Chief Po- nob-o-go told Cutler that this was once the principal Ottawa village in the state, and this may well have been the truth Fifteen-year-old James Cutler made friends with the American Indian boys of the nearby village. He knew them by name and was welcomed into their homes and learned their language. The forest was dense north of the over all the way up to Section No. 9 where Seymour Andras had taken up his land. The traiIs were made by animals and American Indi­ ans between the Andrus farm and the river in those carty days. James Cutler described American Indian huts as he remembered them from his youth. A typical one would be circular, 16 or 18 feet in diameter. There were two entry ways usually, placed diametrically opposite each other. The framework consisted of stout hickory poles about 2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter and about 25 feet long. The lower ends of the poles were sharpened, dropped into holes and then driven deeper to give a firm footing. The perpendicular poles, separated from each other only a few inches, formed a nearly perfect circle. Six feet from the ground, inside the enclosure, heavier poles, bent to conform to the circle, were fastened to the upnghts by means of the tough inside bark of the basswood. The slender upright poles were then bent inward over larger transverse poles. Above these first transverse poles, was a senes of smaller circular transverses, also formed from bent poles. Each was of smaller diam­ eter as the distance from the floor increased and each was likewise fastened to the upnghts with basswood baric This formed the framework for a domelike roof with an opening of almost two feet in the center for the escape of smoke. The American Indians then covered this ers similarly covered would join in to the rhythm of the beating tom-toms, the vocal chants of their fellow tribesmen and the ceaseless rattle of instruments made of dried fish skins stretched over frames and partially filled with kernels of Indian com. Dancers could drop out whenever they wished, but some kept at «t for hours and worked themselves into a sort of frenzy. James Cutler and other white boys watched these performances and did their best to learn the steps and rhythms. Several of them once raided the American Indian huts, secured some blankets and moccasins, and with heads covered in imitation of the American Indians they entered the stockade in what they thought was a thoroughly American Indian manner. But before they were a quarter of the way around the track, American Indian spectators caught on and ejected the white intraders in a firm, though not brutal manner. No matter how hard they tried to get into the ceremony, the white boys were always quickly detected and escorted outside the enclosure. The first White Dog Dance Cut­ ler saw at the American Indian village near his farm home was attended by about 250 males and probably as many more females and children. The American Indians seemed to have a lot of fun with it, but Cutler never could understand why. The Green Com Dance was observed in August. The com planted and cultivated by the women was now ready to be eaten as green com. The women gathered the ears and boiled or roasted them in great quanti­ ties so that the men could consume them. After the feast, they danced the rest of the day and night in celebration of the harvest. Next week, Seymour Andrus and more about Barry County American Indians. If only the newest ship in the world sailed right from New York. Done. The authentic bark covered wigwam in the historic woodland setting in Chartton Park. Reminder photo, taken in Chartton Park. frame with bark, preferably from the winter elm. since this tree can be stripped readily at any time of the year. Each slab of bark was pierced with small square holes and lashed to the framework with strips of peeled basswood bark. These bark coverings were fitted to overlap like shingles and formed a weatherproof exten­ or that shed rain and snow alike. The two doorways were covered with blankets or big strips of baric The fire was laid in the center of the hut, the smoke escaping through a circular hole in the top. The American Indians slept with their feet toward the fire. Their beds were made from small boughs, usually pine, hemlock, spruce or cedar. Each bed was compressed to form a mass about six inch­ es above the dirt floor and was covered with a blanket or a skin robe. James Cutler pronounced this a very comfortable couch. When he was serving in the Union Army, he made use of what he had learned from the American Indians to provide beds for himself and his camp­ mates. Each hut housed an entire family, often consisting of married sons and daughters, as well as small children. The sanitary arrangements of the American Indian household would not pass muster with health authorities of the day (1910). However, the American Indians endured the smoke, smells and other inconveniences with great fortitude. They didn't seem to mind dirt and their eyesight did not seem to suffer from the smoke. In the summer the same type of hut was used, but was covered with a matting woven from basswood bark as the warp and bull rush reeds for the filling Temporary shelter tents were made of this matting when the American Indians went on fishing or hunt­ ing trips in the summer. Cutler felt that the contrivance on which the American Indians used to weave the matting would baffle description and a master mechanic would smile if he could see one of those American Indian looms used for weaving the matting. At this time Chief Noonday was the supreme authority of the Ottawas. The ruler of the settlement at the mouth of Cedar Creek was Pemob-na-go. Chief Saubie was the next in line and succeeded Pemob-na-go when he died. The next in line was Packyty-yak. He always wore a leather girdle cov­ ered with metallic ornaments about his forehead. [The names of American Indian chiefs were often spelled as they sounded to the white man, as these people had no writ­ ten language at this time.] Then there was As-ka-saw who was about the same age as James W. Cutler. Mr. Cutler knew all of the chiefs but Saubie was his favorite. When Chief Noonday made his last visit to the tribesman on Cedar Creek. Mr. Cutler was operating a daguerreotype studio in Hastings. This was in 1855. He last saw the chief when several Indians were driving a Book pair of ponies, which were dragging a load of small, branch cowrasd trees toward the village. ’ ’ Mr. Cutler went to meet the conveyance and met them at what is now the corner of Michigan Avenue and State St He found that they had borrowed a wagon of Mr. McClellan, filled the box with boughs for a bed and arched it over with leafy branches. Inside was Chief Noonday, who had became very ill. The American Indians were in the process of taking him to Selkrig Mission in Allegan County. Cutler fixed this date of his death as Aug. 18, 1855 at age 95. James Cutler’s first child was bom two days later on Aug. 20, 1855 so be could always remember the cLte. Per-nob-na-go died three years later and was believed to be 113 years old. Chief Saubie was described by Mr. Cutler as a man with a handsome kindly face, good natured and much respected by the mem­ bers of his race. The chief and his peen called James Cutler “Sobby.” They went hunting and fishing together. The chief . NOW. For a hmrted time, you cjn experience the excrement of Carnival's newest and largest ships, the I CARNIVAL DESTINY and CARNIVAL VICTORY, on their special cruises from New York. From June to September, you : Enjoy fantastic meals. Vegas-style shows, a friendly casino and can escape on a fabulous 4 or 5 day cruise to Canada. pampering service on the most splendid, spacious "Fun Ships* in our fleet.Take advantage of this once-m-a-hfetime opportuni­ ty and call us to book the one vacation that’s just more fun. Carnival.-' The Most Popular Cruise Line in the World!* www.camr/alxom rrom •479 Father 25-33^ •Men’s & Young Men’s Sitorts & Swim •Men's & Young Men’s Tops Jim Glik WITH his •Junior &Misses Tops •Junior & Misses Shorts & Pants •Junior & Misses Swimwear Sons! •Kid’s Nike, Adidas. AndOne •Kid’s Tops & Shorts •Men’s & Womens Active Shorts Select Stock Free gift VVrayg West State Street (adjacent to Ponderosa & K-mart) Mon-Sat 10-9, Sun 12-5 �p»8« 4 - Th* Hastings Bannef - Thursday. Jun, 15. 2000 LETTERS from our readers... Retired officers have legitimate reasons to get CCW permits To the editor: This letter is in response to the letter ap­ pearing in the "Letters" section of the Ban­ ner on June 1, titled “Reform of local CCW laws is organization's goal." I take exception to the writer’s apparent dislike that retired police officers are some­ how given preferential treatment by the Gun Board and treated as, in his words, "elitist," and "endangers the very founda­ tions of liberty". I doubt the writer of the letter has spent more than 31 years in law enforcement as I have. I doubt he has been to untold numbers of homicide scenes or autopsies, viewing somewhere between 500 to 1,000 dead bodies. I doubt he has had to testify in open court hundreds of times against people charged with every type of crime imagin­ able, while family members sit in the court­ room in disbelief that their husband, wife, brother, son. daughter, uncle, or whatever, could have done this horrible crime. Family members honestly believe their loved one is innocent and the police and prosecutors are just ganging up on their poor relative. Any law enforcement personnel, on duty, off duly, or retired, has no way of knowing where, when, or if, they will run into a per­ son they have helped send to prison or an angry family member of that person. To place retired law enforcement officers in a position of being incapable of protect­ ing themselves by claiming it is an “elitist practice" to give them CCW permits, is lu­ dicrous. To not give a retired police officer a CCW pennit would be as ludicrous as forcing the Bany County Gun Board to give license to cany permits to drug users, the mentally ill, or criminals. Since being retired from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety for 12 years, I am now re­ ceiving subpoenas for homicide cases the cold case teams are now solving that are 20 and 25 years old. So the potential of con­ frontation continues, only because 1 was doing my job as a law enforcement officer. 1 further doubt the writer has had the hun­ dreds of hours of training in both classroom and on the firing range that even the poor­ est trained police officer has gone through in the course oi his or her career. In my case, 1 eventually became one of the train­ ers, having taught over 1,000 officers not only bow to shoot, but even more impor­ tantly, when they can shoot. I also doubt the writer, or most any other person who desires to carry a firearm, has considered the horrendous consequences of actually using a firearm against another person, justified or not. I have observed po­ lice officers become mentally and emotion­ ally destroyed by the fact they had to take another human life, even when they were fully justified, both legally and morally. The writer of the letter asserts that the law-abiding person is left defenseless. You do not have to go where you know, or can reasonably assume, there will be trouble. There will be trouble wherever alcohol is being consumed. During one five year pe­ riod in the City of Kalamazoo, 90% of the murders were under the influence of alco­ hol, and 90% of the murder victims were also under the influence of alcohol. Every­ one's best defense is still common <ense Additionally, as a private citizen, it is your first duty to flee from danger. If you are unable to get away, it is only then that you have a right to defend yourself. Even then, you may only use the amount of force against your attacker that they are using against you. In other words, you simply will not be justified to shoot someone run­ ning towards you with a baseball bat when they are 50 yards away from you, no matter how frightened you are. Generally, you are not required to flee from your residence. However, there is case law in Michigan where people have been found guilty of some degree of homicide or manslaughter, even when they were attacked in their own home. 1 also take exception to the writer’s as­ sertion that carrying a concealed weapon is a God given right. Being a Christian, and having read the Bible through from cover to cover at least twice, I find no passage that states anyone has a right to carry a firearm. If you so desire to use the Bible as a basis to confront governing authorities, 1 strongly suggest you read Romans 13. You will quickly note we are all under the rule of the governing authorities, whether we agree with them or dislike them. The law in the state of Michigan states the local gun board may issue a Carrying Concealed Weapons permit The law does not state the gun board must issue the per­ Write Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a tew conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number proceed for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's mit. Every gun board in the state is doing their job when they consider every request on a case by case basis. Those persons who are deemed competent and have a legiti­ mate reason for a Carry Concealed Weapons permit are usually granted one. Retired law enforcement officers are, sim­ ply by definition, some of the most compe­ tent, and have a very legitimate reason to be issued an unrestricted CCW permit. Sincerely, Barry Q. Cushman Hastings Retired Police Officer, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, Kalamazoo, Michigan Retired Criminalist, Iowa Department of Public Safety Division of Criminal Investigation, Des Moines, Iowa Innocent until proven guilty To the editor: The letter printed last week about Terry Johnson has given me the impetus to write this. I am a friend of Terry’s and proud of that fact. He is a very good friend, helpful and kind. He has been a friend to many here in Nashville, but to my dismay, most seem to have forgotten that. He was always willing to help, and en­ couraged a lot of young people to do better. There are those who claim Terry got spe­ cial treatment. Discrimination is illegal. Docs that mean all the officers involved broke the law? There are those who have al­ ready convicted him. Isn’t he innocent until proven guilty in a court of law? There are many versions of what oc­ curred that night. But do “alleged" victims always tell the truth? No they do not; this has been proven in courts on a daily basis. Granted, Terry did some things wrong that night, but that docs not mean that (al­ leged home invasion victim) Whitakei ’s ac­ count of events is true. I’ll wait to bear both rides. Until then, 1 will support my friend. It is too bad that the people of Nashville have forgotten what a really good police of­ ficer Terry Johnson was. It is also sad that the media has been so biased in its reporting of this tragic situa­ tion. And, no, Teny’s accident was not an at­ tempt at suicide. It was what it was; an ac­ cident! A proud friend of Terry, Shirley Dexter, Nashville • CORRECTION • name and community of residence. 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In a court news item in the June 8 Banner, it was incorrectly stated that James Turnes pleaded guilty June 1 to probation violation. Turnes did not enter a plea to the charges and a hearing was scheduled for June 15. Judge James Fisher set a cash bond of $1,000 on each of the three charges. In a front page story about the recovery of more than $4,000 worth of shoplifted items, it was incorrectly stated that the suspect was caught stealing a lamp on Saturday. The1 woman was caught on Monday, June 5. And, there was an error in a police beat item regarding the case of a man who allegedly beat his sister. The incident took place on Friday, June 2 not Thursday, June 1. Get fit! Let your journey begin To the editor: I joined the Pennock Wellness Center 2 1/2 years ago very hesitantly. If I would have known the impact and changes that would occur over the next 2 1/2 years. I would have joined sooner. It took encouragement and push to get me there, but also to keep me coming back. I met many new people from all walks of life and all shapes and sizes. The friendships 1 made will last me a lifetime and I never realized how many wonderful people live in our community. The staff provided top-notch assistance and encouragement. They offer a variety of classes and the selection changes often. They are willing to work with their mem­ bers as a group and individually. I have visited many health clubs around the state, and ours is one of the finest and friendliest. I recently achieved a very personal goal that affected me spiritually and mentally beyond my wildest dreams. I encourage anyone who needs physical direction or just a friend, to take steps toward fitness. 1 have found the social cli­ mate and new friendships have taken the work out of exercise and made it enjoyable. 1 took “baby-steps” for a long time, and when the time was right, 1 set a bigger goal. With each new goal, I gained the confi­ dence nd self-esteem to get through each new day. Trust me, I did not achieve it overnight or alone. I encourage everyone to begin a new and healthy lifestyle and reach out to new friendships. We all have the potential to improve ourselves... but isn’t it great to have someone to help and encourage us along the way? Let your journey begin with new goals and friendships and a special inner peace. You have nothing to lose and so much to gain! Get out there and "just do it” I have talked to so many people who are looking for partners to get fit with. Mikki Purgiel, Hastings Challenging questions To the editor: Hove you noticed that virtually all heartaches, remorse, financial problems, jail and prison sentences, etc. are caused by the pursuit of pleasure? Now not all plea­ sure is wrong and regretful, but a lot of it is. Before we jump to conclusions, let's de­ fine "pleasure". The dictionary gives three definitions (I) A feeling of delight or satis­ faction, enjoyment. (2) A thing that gives pleasure. (3) One's wish or choice. The word pleasure is also used of the gratifica­ tion of natural desires, often called lust. Again this is not always regretful and wrong, but often is. Now this leads us to two big challenging questions. First, how can you tell what pleasure will be regretful and wrong? Second, how can you mobs ate yourself to pursue only the right and wise, and non-regrettable pleasures of life? The first question is comparably easy. How can you recognize wrong pleasures that bring regret? You may think the easiest way to determine this is to experience the pleasure and see if you feel any regret. The problem with this is that most regrets come only as the harvest of what we have planted, years later, and can never be un­ done and they plague us for life. The only right and wise way to recognize wrong pleasure is to consult the authority on what is right and wise; right-wise decisions will not cause regret. That authority, of course, is our Instruction Book, the Holy Bible written by the Creator of humanity. In per­ son, this is the Lord Jesus Christ, who loved us and gave His life to pay the price of all of our regrets. "For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness (right-wise-ness) to everyone who believes." Roman 10:4 The second question: how do you moti­ vate yourself and others to pursue “right­ wise" and non-regrettable pleasures? This is a bit more detailed and complicated. In case you haven't noticed, people have a unique problem, we think we are always right-wise. May I be so bold as to present some evidence to the contrary, that proves us guilty of making the wrong choices. Fifty percent of babies bom in the United States, are bom to unmarried parents. Fifty percent of all marriages end in divorce. Dis­ eases from tobacco - cancer, emphysema, and accidents involving drags and alcohol, plus AIDS, venereal disease, etc. claim many young lives and cause terrible, terri­ ble regrets. Why do we do the very things we regret so much? May I show you the convicting answer? “The heart (control center) is de­ ceitful above all things and desperately wicked; who can know it? I the Lord, search the heart, I test the mind, even to give every man according to his ways, ac­ cording to the fruit of his doings." Jeremiah 17:9-10. “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” Proverbs 14:12. We surely reap what we sow. At this time of year, our thoughts turn to­ ward fathers. I am convinced that this is where the problem starts. For, “...the Head of every man is Christ, the head of woman is man..." 1 Corinthians 11 J. The problem lies in man's performance. Men, fathers, bow do you rate in following your Head? “...the Head of every man is Christ.." We shall reap the blessings or the cursings, just watch and you will see. Men, fathers how do we rate in leading the women God has entrusted to us? (The head is so located so as to go through the brush fust). Fathers, men, I don't know what your plea is against these charges that are justly" laid upon us. 1 can only speak from my van­ tage point from what 1 have seen and heard and experienced. My plea and confession to my Maker and Creator is - Father, 1 desperately need Someone to follow who will not lead me to the destruction of myself and those en­ trusted to follow me. Thank you for your faithfulness, truth, grace, love and patience for me demonstrated in the sacrifices of your Son, the Lord Jesus Christ for me and for whoever will receive Him. Men, we need abstinence until marriage, faithfulness in marriage and a love of all, which means 1 want the best for you and I am willing and ready to help you. Jesus said, “Follow Me”. This can be accomplished by really believ­ ing on the Lord Jesus Christ "No one can serve two masters...” Matthew 624. Here's bow, “1 have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which 1 now live in the flesh I live oy frith in the Soo of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." Gala­ tians 2:20. This works beautifully, pro­ duced by genuine frith in Jesus Christ with no regrets. Rus Sarver, Hastings 'lltii Week't 2ueitnn .. hIshngsBaNNER PUBLIC OPINION: Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Right to know parents? The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that children who are adopted have a right to learn the identities of their biological parents once they turn 21. How do you feel about that? Pubbwwd by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Dmmxi of J-Ad Grapfucs me 1351 N M-43 Highway Hastings Ml 49058 0602 (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs PrSMJanf Joyce Ryan Treasurar FraOartc Jacobs vce Prasibefit Staphsn Jacobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Easor) Elaine Gilbert iAs*sur* Eatort Sbe«y Sutser Hefen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary McDonough James Jensen Shawna Hubbartn Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday trough 8am»o530prn Saturday830am ■ Noon Scon Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year in Barry County S27 pet year m adjo<nmg counties $29 00 per year efsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Bo B Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 Kathy Biukema. Hastings: Deborah Stockbridge, Mnlliken: David Pyke, Gun Lake: John West, Portland: "Yes. I believe that adopted children should have access to their records. It is only right." "Yes. people have a right to know about their identity." "Don’t know, if they w ant to then I would say yes." "A child should know for medical reasons.” Howard Henrickson, Grattcn: "I could go either way." Wilma Stockham, Hastings: "I feet that they should, for medical reasons." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 15. 2000 - Page 5 l€TT€RS, cont. Hastings needs community center To the editor: I am writing this letter to let you know of my strong support of the proposed commu­ nity center. My wife and I have had the opportunity to live in several different cities that pro­ vided facilities such as these and I believe such a facility goes a long way in providing positive, healthy activities for everyone in the community. This particular proposal seems to have the added bonus of a swim­ ming pool (and maybe a team) for the high school as well as a top-notch facility for the COA Hastings needs such a facility and this is a unique opportunity to provide for the needs of the elderly, local families, and school age citizens with a single project. Sincerely, Michael Bosnia YMCA Board Member New libary is good investment To the editor: It has recently been my privilege and pleasure to attend Honors Assemblies in Hastings at the elementary, middle school and high school levels. Some of those honored were my former students, some family friends and some of the students were unknown to me. Yet, I was certainly aware of the effort that all of these students had made, reading, researching and learning and of the pnde their families and the rest of us in the community felt at their success. I am so pleased that there is such a strong community commitment for building a new library. It is imperative that we continue to provide the kind of library that all students can utilize to help them reach their full potential. Everyone in the community will benefit from this new building. It will have the space necessary to accommodate the tech­ nology, books and display areas that are needed to provide and maintain a learning environment accessible to many The new library is an important invest­ ment in the future that will continue to reward the Hastings area for generations to come. Alice Gergen, Northeastern Elementary, Hastings Elian should stay To the editor: , . I’m writing this letter to give my opinion on the Elian Gonzales case 1 feel that he should stay in America. His mom died trying to bring him here so he could live in a free country. She wanted him to have a better life. If Elian went back to Cuba, he would be living in a country that has no freedom. 1 believe that he should become an American citizen. Sincerely, Matthew Teunessen 5th Grade Student Star Elementary School Barry County candidates answer citizens’ questions Rebecca Lukasiewicz Staff Writer About 40 people attended a June 7 forum at Delton Kellogg High School to hear Southern Barry County candidates discuss issues of local concern. Citizens were given the opportunity to ask questions of the persons running for positions to represent their districts on the County Board of Commissioners. Each candidate had two minutes to offer their opi.iion or intended action on the issue. During the forum, members of the audi­ ence said dial the Board had shown "lack of integrity at several meetings." They also complained about the County Road Com­ mission and the Southwest Barry Sewer and Water Authority. The candidates were questioned about the alleged “micro-managing” of Barry County to which County Vice Chairwoman Sandy James (Republican, District 3) said, “We have studied it. I think the standing com­ mittees worked as filters." Eileen Oehler (Democrat seeking election to District 4) said that there needed to be a “distinction between policy making and administration. Committees should be making policies." One member of the audience said the County Board's “lack of integrity" had been demonstrated during the deliberation and de­ cision of planning and zoning issues. Thomas Wing (Republican seeking elec­ tion to District 7), said the board is a “dispute resolution body. The body is sup­ by Attending the forum were: (from the left) Tom Wilkinson, Republican from District 1; Thomas Wing, Republican from District 7; Clare Trip, Republican from District 8; Wayne Adams, Republican from District 8; Linda Watson, Republican from District 1; Sandy James, Republican from District 3; Eileen Oehler, Democrat from District 4; James posed to reconcile uses so you won't di­ minish the value of your neighbor’s prop­ erty. The County Commission is respon­ sible." Incumbent Emmet Herrington (Republican, District 7) said, “We have rules, laws, and regulations te abide by. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Tha firm te a debt cu6«ctoc attempting to collect e debt. Any Information wo obtain wM bo used lor that purpooe. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boonmade in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald D. WMte. Jr. and Cyntote M. Wet hueband and write (original mortgagors) to Pioneer Aci^ptanto Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 12, 1907, and1 recorded on May 20. 1907 in Uber 904, on Pago 990, Barry County Fieoords, Michigan, and was assigned by eaid mortgagee to the Ragstar Bank, FSB. Assignee by an assignment dated May 8. 2000, which was recorded on May 20, 1907, in Uber 994, on Pago 997, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED FORTY TWO THOUSAND SIX HUN­ DRED THIRTY-FIVE AND 07/100 doflan (8142,836.07). todudhg htorest at 8.373% per annum. Under toe power of solo contained In said mortgage and too statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB bo torociosed by a sate of too mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at too Berry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 130 PM. on JMy 27.2000. Said promisos are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County, Michigan, and are de­ scribed as; Beginning at a point on too East-West 1/4 Ine of Section 16. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, dis­ tant North 89 degrees 52 minutes 00 seconds West 4880.62 toot tram too East 1/4 pool of said Section 16; toence South 00 degrees 50 minutes 42 seconds East pareUi toto too North-Souto 1/4 ■no of said Section 16 a dtetenoo 1321.57 teat to too South fine of too North 1/2 of too Soutowoet 1/4 of Mid Section 18. thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 22 seconds West along said South Una 362.13 teat to toe West Une of said Section; toence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 05 seconds West along said West Ina. 1321.59 to toe West 1/4 poet of said Section; thence South 89 de­ grees 52 minutes 00 seconds East along said East-West 1/4 Ine 34450 leet to too piaco o< be­ ginning. The redemption penod she! bo 12 monto(s) from too dele of such sale. Date: Juno 15. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. 248-683-1300 Trod 8 Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors X150 Telegraph Road. Suae 100 Bvpham Farms, Ml 48088 f Flo 8 200018488 Hawks (7-13) Alden, Republican from District 8; Emmet Herrington, Republican from District 7; Wayne Curtis, Republican from District 5; Jan McKeough, Independent from District 7; James French, Republican from District 2; William Cook, Republican from District 3; Randy Murphy; Republican from district 7. Wc asked what the townships wanted and how they wanted it zoned” and acted on those wishes. “We make mistakes, but seeking election to District 3, said that the County Board needs “better input from people using the (sewer and water) system" before any solutions could be reached. Tom Guthrie, a member of the audience, voiced a concern about “the transition of land use," to which Wayne Curtis (Republican candidate seeking election to District 5) replied that “wc need to protect our farmlands [by] taxing it as farmland, not housing development." The follow-up question by another member of the audience concerned “limiting the growth of this county," which he said is a concern because agricul­ tural land is being converted too quickly. Wayne Adams (Republican seeking elec­ tion to District 8) said, "All places were put in with the approval of land use and zoning. Much more [development] would be too much." Alden replied that he "pushed for open space. We can’t do anything about 10 acre splits. We could form a secure agricultural space [within the district]. But, I have fought for open space." A desire was expressed by the audience to have County Board meetings moved to the evening so that more citizens could attend them. The general consensus of the candi­ dates is that it is a transition that could be most of them are corrected.” Jan McKeough (Independent seeking election to District 7) explained that “two townships are [not represented] in the Planning and Zoning Commission." She called the situation “detrimental." In re­ sponse to McKeough's statement, Randy Murphy (Republican seeking election to District 7) said that “its important for every township to get involved in planning and zoning. The commission should get them more involved" in order to prevent circum­ stances where judgment may be question­ able. When the Road Commission was criti­ cized, Herrington explained, “County commissioners only appoint the road commission," they are not the body meant to govern it. James Alden (Republican seeking election to District 8) said, "The road commission should be looked at. They don't seem to be too concerned, [though]." Comments about the Sewer and Water Authority provoked a powerful response from the candidates of districts'7, 3 and 8. Alden said “[The sewer and water authori­ ties] reports have not been filed on a monthly basis and their financial reports aren’t filed. 1 am very concerned about it” Candidate William Cook, Republican made, but would require further discussion within the board. 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Rustings? ©to Smtk www.hastingscityoank.com Member FDIC •Fees and do*mg costs are waived until July 1. 2000 Appraisal fees arc waved when the state equalized value (SEV) can be used in place of the nor­ mally required appraisal Home Equity Lune Annual Percentage Rate (APR) vanes through life of the loan Current APR as of 6(130 is 11.50% and max­ imum APR is 18% Home Equity Raed Loan as of 6/130 ranges from 9.50% to 10.50%. Rates are subject to change. Pt jperty Insurance is required. �Page 6 The Hastings Bannet Thursaay. June 15. 2000 Women invited to work on local Habaitat home Barry County Habitat for Humanity is inviting all area women to help put the siding on a Habitat home under construction in the Delton area. This is the first time the local group has set aside Ladies Day work bees for its housing projects. The idea is patterned after Michigan First Lady Michelle Engler who is traveling around the stale to help build Habitat homes. Area women are being invited to work on the Delton Habitat home anytime from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. June 17. In case of rain, women will work on Monday. June 19. The Habitat home being built is located at 4711 Walldorff Road, between M 43 and a lunch (if desired). Habitat is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry that builds houses in partnership with low income families. The houses arj sold at cost and without interest to make them affordable for those who qualify. Historical Society picnic set The Barry County Historical Society will meet June 15 at McKeown Bridge Park for a picnic and election of officers for 2000-01. Bring a dish to pass, table service and a founding and Kingsbury Rd. Those who participate are asked to bring a hammer, tape measure, nail apron chair. ...al the church ofyour choice * Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience,.. FLEASA.NTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 LM<y Rx»d. Dowling. MI 49050 Pistor. Sieve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9:30vm, Sunday School 1100 am.. Sunday Evmuflg Service 6 00 p.m.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pm H ASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Fastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 ajn., Sunday Morning Worship 11 ajn.. Sunday Evening Service 6 p m . Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested tn a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fucker, Pastor Saturday Maas 4 30 pm.. Sunday Masses 8 30 a m and 11.-00 Confession Saturday 3 30-4:15 p m Cedar Creek Rd. 8 mt South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10:00 am.; Worship 11:00 a.m., Evening Service at 6.-00 p.m ; Wednesday Prayer B*ie700pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W Clayton Garmon. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am , classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 am Nuncry provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6 00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. art Rainbows or U Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages B-12), Yteth Mmtstnes or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age Emits COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling Pastor DeAna Dobbs Phone 016­ 721-1077 Service Tiroes 9:45 a m Traditional; 10:15 am. Sun­ day School; 11:15 a.m. Contempo­ rary Service. Nursery provided. Junior church Youth group. Thurs­ days senior meals 12-nooo. Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 730 pjn. For more information call the church office WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Cart Litchfield Phone 347-4Q6) Worship S«vnm Sunday. .) I 00 aurc, Supday School. IOaa for all tves. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH ffiwawfr the Hesringr Cfct Brethren CbuerAj. 600 Powell Rd . I rmle cast of Hastings Rua Saner. Paster Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday Services 9:45 am Bible Classes - far ail ages, 1040 a m - Mommg Worship. 6:00 p m. Evenmg Bible Study Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study Sharing Your Faith -’’Mm Are Be­ coming" Church Phone, 948­ 2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Gburr* of abe MvWIPMr taghcon Comnouon.- 315 W Center St (corner of S Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (016) 945-3014 Rev Fr Charles P McCabe ill. Rector Mr F Witham Vjetbetg. Director of Muac Sunday Wtorship Ser­ vices - 8 a m and 10 a m Sunday School - 10 a.m The Episcopal Church Welcomes Ybu Asrmwm Dr Celebration- Thursday. June 1st. Pot'uck at 6 p m The Service will begin st 7 p nt which will in­ clude the c Hebranwi of the min­ istry of our Director .4Mumc. Mr. F William Mxtberg The nursery will be available from 64 p m Pentecou Suisfev June 11 - Ser vices at 8 a.m and 10 a.m. A pic­ nic will follow the 10 a m. service Wear something red! Tnmtv Sun­ day. June 18. Vacation Bible School dates have been set for Monday-Thursday. Aug. 7-10 from 64pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Km Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II am.; PO Box 6\ Hastings. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a.m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a jn Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6:00 p m evening Service. Wednesday 7:00 pjn. Services for Adults. Teens and Children THORN APPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Ar­ nett, Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Tunes are 8 30 in. 9 55 aun and 11 20 am Tuesday prayer and share tune 10:00 a.m.. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p m Mfath group meets Wednesday 6 W pT« site Nursery and childrenV activities thru the 4th grade available for all services. Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Lany Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed-Thun 9 am to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 930 a.m Sunday School. 10:45 ajn. Morning Bbnhip; Sim. 5-7 p.m Youth Fellowship (Or 6-12). Sun. evening service as announced in weekly bulletin 6 p.m.. Wed. 6­ 8 p m Wamon (Gr K-5A), (Serv­ ing evening meal to Warriors at 6 pjn.); Wed 7 p.m. - Prayer Mtg. (child care provided) SAI NTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:30 am Morning Prayer. 10:30 a m Holy Communion. Evening Prayer 6:00 p.m. For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T Hustwick 9484604 Rev Deacon Dm id S Mohrhardt 517-627-9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services Affiliated with the In­ dependent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Min­ istries 9.20 a m. Sunday School for all ages. 10 45 am. Morning Worship Service. 6:00 pm.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 pjn, Anrana. Sc and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Btble Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship sad Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry , leadership train”»8 This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadway Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ■•PrescnptKms" - 118 S Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd Hasongs. Michigan WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a m.; Church Service 1030 a m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave, Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services BUe Clas.es 10 ajn . Worship 11 a.m. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednes­ day. Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey cm videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd. and Bolt wood St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor, Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 a-m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m Monnng Wsohip, 5:30 p.m. KidY quizzing; 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day. 6.30p.m.. KidY Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade; Teem Stag and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 ajn. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study. Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary. For farther in­ formation call the church office. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev Michael .Anton. Pastor Phone (6I6)9»J-?4|4 Sunday. June 11100 k 10:00 Worship (Summer Hours) No Sunday School Thurs­ day. June 15 - 630 p«. Softball. 7.00 Liturgy Reh Saturday, June 17 - 12.00-500 pjn. Open House Grad, 1.30 Affirmera, 800 NA. Monday. June 19 - 700 pjn. Stew­ ardship Comm. Tuesday. June 20 700 pm Cong Council, 7:30 Over. Anon Wednesday. June 21 700 pm. Worship, Youth Comm. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets, Dr Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens, Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music, Organist. Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with eiewtor to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a_m 930 a m. - Sunday School - every Sunday, daises are available for everyone. Classes for children and youth are based on grade level Three classes. Good­ will. Genesis and In His Steps arc taught for adults; 10:30 a m. Coffee Fellowship. Radio Broad­ cast. 1100 a m - Worship Ser­ vices - childcare available for in­ fants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade. SUMMER MUSIC CAMP JUNE 19 THROUGH 2S. 100% CHANCE OF RAIN. Five mornings will be filled with Bible lessons, crafts, games, refresh­ ments. and - oh yeah - Smging dunng MUSIC C AMP 2000 The fan begins at 9:00 ajn. each room­ ing and ends at 1130 a.m. There will be a dress rehearsal on Satur­ day. June 24th with the final per­ formance to air during the worship service Sunday. June 25th. If you are between 2nd and 8th grades, please come and enjoy a 100% chance of fan. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Thursday. June 15 • 6:45 p m Praise Team re­ hearsal. 7:00 p m WomenY Organizattonal Board meeting Sunday, June 18 - Happy FatherY Day' 9 00 a m Traditional Worship Ser­ vice. 9 20 am ChddrenY Wor­ ship. 10:00 a.m. “Coffee Hour" in the Dining Room. 10 30 am Con­ temporary Worship Service The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 10 30 Ser­ vice is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery ts provided during both services Children's Worship is available dunng both services Monday. June !9 - 9.00 am.-!2:15 p.m. Blast Off to the SonZone with us’ Vacation Btble School week and everyone is welcome to join us tn the fan' 7:30 p m. Trustees meet­ ing - Church Lounge Tuesday. June20 - 9 00am SonZone Vaca­ tion Bible School Wednesday. June 21 - 9 00 am SonZone Vaca­ tion Bible School AREA OBITUARIES Roy E. “John" Hoffman , NASHVILLE - Mr. Roy E. "John" Hoffman, age 62, of Nashville, passed away Wednesday. June 7, 2000 at Ingham Regional Medical Center in Lansing. He was bom on October 6, 1937 in Nashville, the son of Ebcr and Dorotha (Callihan) Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman was raised in the Nashville area and attended schools there. He had lived at his present address for the past 20 years, moving there from Chariotte. Mr. Hoffman married Patricia R. (Carey) Bumford on January 1,1971. He was employed at the Michigan Department of Transportation from 1964 until he retired in 199L Mr. Hoffman was an avid fisherman and enjoyed working out of his fix-it shop at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Ebcr; step-father, Dewey Dull; step-son, Gregg Bumford; step-grandson, Brandon Misner. Mr. Hoffman is survived by his wife, Patricia; two sons. Bill (Evelyn) Hoffman of Portland, and Christopher (Treasa) Hoffman of Chariotte; two daughters, Reda Hoffman of Eaton Rapids, and Cindy Ripley of Westland; four step-sons, Kevin (Cindy) Bumford of Battle Creek. Kerwin (Carol) Bumford of Delton, Gordon (Cindy) Bumford of Nashville, and Jeff Bumford of Nashville; step-daughter. Lynn Jane (Tom) Leonard of Nashville; 10 grandchildren; 15 step-grandchildren; eight step-great grandchildren; mother, Dorotha Dull of Hastings; three brothers, Duane (Judy) Hoffman of Lake Odessa, Marvin (Laura Mac) Hoffman of Hastings, and Ronald (Penny) Hoffman of Caledonia; sister, Patricia (Robert) Webb of Hastings; nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for John were held on Saturday, June 10, 2000 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Robert Carpenter officiated. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Leo H. Colburn Sr., age 84. of Middleville, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2000 at home. He was bcm on August 21, 1915 in Caledonia, the son of Edwin and Minnie (McCaul) Colburn. Leo was raised in Caledonia and attended Caledonia schools, graduating in 1933. Rose M. Niemiec on December 8, 1971 in Hastings. Leo was employed at Consumers Power Company and retired after 35 years of Service. He enjoyed casinos, fishing and hunting. He will be missed by all. Leo was a former member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents; and eight brothers. Leo is survived by his loving wife. Rose Colburn; three sons, Ed and Sara Colburn, Leo and Patricia Colburn Jr., and Ken and Bonnie Colburn; six step­ children, Geo and Fran French Jr., Stephen French, Patrick French. Deborah French. Paul and Lory French, and Laura and Don DeLange; 16 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; one brother, Claude and Dorothy Colburn; one sister, Beatrice Taylor, two brothersin-law, Stephen and Betti Niemiec, and Paul and Charlotte Niemiec; many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services for Leo were held on Wednesday, June 14, 2000 at Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Alto. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Township Emergency Services 115 High Street P.O. Box 459 Middleville, Michigan 49333. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Barbara L. Forman HASTINGS - Mrs. Elizabeth Cooley HASTINGS - Mrs. Barbara J. Lyttle of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 8, 2000 in Grand Rapids. Barbara was bom on May 23, 1938 in Eaton County, the daughter of Robert O. and Leslie J. (Crane) Tyler. She was a graduate of Hastings High School in 1956. Barbara was an avid reader, enjoyed cross stitching, crocheting and loved hummingbirds, mushrooming and spending time at the family cabin near Dublin. On May II, 1957, in Hastings, she married Gerald Lyttle. She was preceded in death by a daughter. Phyllis in 1961; a son, Phillip in 1963. Barbara is survived by her husband, Gerald; son, Robert (Cheryl) Lyttle of Dowling; daughters, Laura (Luis) Torres of Delton, and Lisa (Willie) Murray of Nashville; sisters, Betty (Leon) Lewis or Morley, and Bonnie Rohm and Brenda Cook, both of Plainwell; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were conducted on Monday, June 12, 2000 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Jeff MESA, ARIZONA - Mrs Elizabeth Cooley, age 83, of Mesa, Arizona, and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2000 at Citadel Care Center in Mesa, Arizona. She was born on March 6, 1917 in Hastings, the daughter of Allen and Carrie (Paton) McDonald. Elizabeth was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. She married Marvin Cooley on November 4, 1942, and he preceded her in death on April 12,1981. Until her retirement, she was employed as a hairdresser and later at Kellogg Company in Battle Creek. Elizabeth was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Marc and Howard McDonald; and a sister, Agnes Edmonds. She is survived by a brother, Karl McDonald of Hastings; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, June 15, 2000 at 10:00 A.M. until funeral time at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2000 at 11:00 AM at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Pastor Bill Cowin officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to RTA Hospice 1102 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85000. Worden officiated. Memorial contributions to American Heart Association or a charity of one's choice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. the Barbara L. Forman, age 60, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday evening. June 13, 2000 at her residence. Visitation will be Thursday. June 15, 2000 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6.00 - 8:30 P.M. at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral Services for Barbara will be held on Friday, June 16. 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Jerry Drummond officiating. Burial will be at Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Elmer E. Richardson Gladys M. Bennett CLARKSVILLE - Mr. Elmer E. Richardson, age 77, of Clarksville, passed away in the comfort of his home on Saturday evening, June 10,2000. Elmer was born on June 27, 1922 in Clarksville, the son of Ellis and Mildred (Jepson) Richardson. He served in the United States Army for 13 yean; while serving in France Elmer met Raymonde Marie Jamard, and was married to her for 46 years. Elmer retired from the Ionia County Road Commission after 25 years of service, and spent his retirement years He was preceded in death by his parents; Leo H. Colburn Sr. He married Barbara J. Lyttle and his brother, Lee Richardson. Elmer is survived by his wife, Raymonde; his children, Debra Guinn, Bruce (Joleen) Richardson, Katherine Richardson, Steven Richardson, and Pierre Richardson; his brothers. Vernon (Pearl) Richardson, Ed Richardson, Francis (Doreen) Richardson; his step-brother, Wayne Richardson; and his step-sister, Faye Stephan; eight grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. A Graveside Service for Elmer will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2000 at 1:00 P.M. at the Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bear Creek Villa or Ionia County Hospice. Arrangements by the Koops Funeral Chapels, Inc. Gladys M. Chamberlain DELTON - Mrs. Gladys M. Chamberlain of Delton, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2000. She was bom on October 8, 1906 in Barry County, the daughter of Andrew and Amanda (Ernestine) Smith. In 1924 she graduated from Hastings High School and from Western Michigan University in 1958. On December 31,1926 she married John Chamberlain, who preceded her in death in 1974. Mrs. Chamberlain taught in Cloverdale, Dowling, Orangeville and Delton. She received the Teachers Award from the Freedom Foundation of Valley Forge in 1963 and she was Grand Marshall of the 1989 Delton Founders Day. Mrs. Chamberlain was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church of Delton, the United Methodist Women’s Willing Workers Sunday School Class, Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel. Inland Lakes Garden Club and the Bernard Historical Society. She is survived by a daughter and son­ in-law, Patricia and James Payson of Battle Creek; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and one step-great grandchild; a niece, Maxine Chamberlin of Delton; and a nephew, Robert Smith of Traverse City. Memorial Services for Gladys was conducted Monday, June 12, 2000 at Faith United Methodist Church. Reverend William A. Hertel officiated. Private Inurnment was at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial, please consider memorial contributions to Faith United Methodist Church, The Bernard Historical Society or The John and Gladys Chamberlain Scholarship Fund. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. WOODLAND - Gladys M. Bennett, age 74, of Woodland, passed away Monday evening, June 12, 2000. She was born in Woodland on August 12, 1925, the daughter of Leon and Mary (Reisinger) Hynes. Gladys had attended school in Woodland and was married to Cecil Bennett on September 3, 1948. She had retired from the Credit Bureau of Hastings where she had worked as a credit manager. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; h^r husband, Cecil, and her brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and Katherine Potter. She is survived by her son. Jay and Kathy Bennett of Grandville; her step­ sons, Lanny Bennett of Elkhart, Indiana, Monty "Joe" Bennett of Hastings, and Gordon (Delilah) Bennett of Hastings, her grandchildren, Kelsey, Tiffany, and Tabatha; several step-grandchildren; and her special niece and nephews, Marcia Jewell, Michael Potter, Stephan Potter, Phillip Potter and James Potter. Funeral Services for Gladys will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Interment will be in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Quality Printing ...depends on experience and equipment. Let Us... QUOTE YOUR WORK! Call the printers at.. J-Ad Graphics 616-945-9554 Hastings. Michigan �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 15. 2000 - Page 7 .. . Geigers to celebrate 1 seilver anniversary Marjorie Ostroth to celebrate her 90th Torode-Patchin engagement told Marjorie (Parker) Ostroth is celebrating her 90th birthday with an open house from 2 to 6 p.m.. Sunday. June 25. 2000 at the home of Marion Boston. 155 E. North. Hastings. Hosts: Manon Boston, Janine Ostroth. Janet Rantz and Anne Ostroth. The only gift requested is the presence of her family and friends Eugene H. and Mary Lyndcll Torodc of Hastings are happy to announce the en­ gagement of their son. Samuel Charles to Bethany Jo Patchin, daughter of Craig and Tammy Patchin of Monroe. Wl. Sam is a 1994 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1998 graduate of Hillsdale College. Hillsdale, Ml. He resides in Chicago, IL. where he is the Art and Design Editor of Touchstone A Journal of Mere Christianity. He also is a book designer for ISI Books (Wilmington. DE) and a free­ lance writer. Bethany attended the University of Wis­ consin for two years before transferring to North Park University in Chicago. She plans to graduate tn 2001 with a degree in Fine Arts. Bethany is also a freelance Terry and Jan (Hawk) Geiger will cele­ brate their 25th anniversary on June 14. They were married June 14, 1975 at the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Terry is a State Representative for the 87th District, and Jan owns and operates Michigan Chief Sales in Lake Odessa. They have three children. Brian, Leslie and Evan. writer The wedding celebration is planned for Jan. 6. 2001, in Monroe. Wl. Gutchesses celebrate 46 years of marriage Happy 46th anniversary. Mom and Dad. We love you. Rick and Pam Gutchess, Lynae and Gregg Mathews. Cindy and Tod Clark and families. Thomas-Neilson announce engagement ^AMWuncetnentff ». *■ — —j .. .----- r , —. m Mvrtyag* rorwciourw saw iwikw THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR Huyck-Nevins to wed in the fall Vada Huyck and John Nevins are plan­ ning a September 2 wedding. She is the daughter of Mark and Janet Huyck of Augusta. He is the son of Mike and Pam Nevins of Delton The bnde-tv-be is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School. She is a student at Kalamazoo Valley Community College and is employed at Sajo’s Pizza. He is a gradu­ ate of Kalamazoo Christian High School and is a carpenter with Ritsema and Associates. BOY, gift wrapped in a package weighing 8 lbs. and 21 inches long. Timothy John Sweet arrived May 20. 2000 at the home of Brent and Rachelle Sweet, Timothy has a big sister. Shaica. Grandparents are Carl and Janet Erb of Woodland, and Sanford and Paula Sweet of East Jordan. Michigan. Timothy was bom on his great-grandfathers. Merle E. Counts birthday GIRL. Jessica Nicole bom on May 28th to Bob and Jan Gaskill Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long BOY. Daron and Melissa (Morgan) Tilbun of Kentwood. Ml are happy to announce the birth of their second son. Aidan J., on May 22nd at Metropolitan Hospital Aidan weighed 8 lbs. and was 20 inches long. Also welcoming Aidan into the world is big brother Tige Patrie. 2 years and grandpar­ ents. Jan Morgan of Kentwood. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Morgan of Leslie, Ml and Mr. and Mrs Robert Tilburt of Fenton. Ml. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert J. Shumway. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne T. Mor­ gan and Catherine Norns of Hastings and Mr and Mrs. George Taylor of Fenton. Great grandfather is Richard Nixon of Hastings BOY, Carlos Marcel Stoctzel, IV. 9 lbs 15 ozs 20 inches, bom to C Marcel and Martha Stoctzel. Ill of Hastings He was born at Spectrum Health on June 4. 2000 at 12:41 p.m He was welcomed home by his big sister Emma Proud grandparents are Rev and Mrs Lcn Davis uf Hickory Cor­ ners. Phyllis Stoctzel of Spang Arbor, and Carlos M Stoctzel Jr of Parma Congratulations to the parents and families of these newest citizens. . ■ , LEGAL NOTICES ’ Social Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Thomas (for­ merly of Hasting-.) are ph ased to announce the engagemen'. of their daughter Sarah Mane to Leif Adam Neilson, son of Mr. and Mrs Charles Neilson of Spearfish, South Dakota Sarah is a 1994 graduate of Elk River Se­ nior High in Elk River. Minn and the Uni­ versity of Minnesota with her Masters De­ gree in Special Education Leif graduated from .Spearfish Senior High and the University of Minnesota with his Degree in Mathematics A July I, 2000 wedding is planned in Minneapolis. Minn. . Halladays mark 30 years together Paul and Sharon (Dalton) Halladay were married on June 13. 1970 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church and will celebrate 30 years of marriage this week. The Halladays have three daughters, Kristen and Mark Tonello of Cadillac. Ml. Kimberly Halladay of Seattle. WA. and Kame Halladay of Woodland. MI After spending 27 years in Illinois. Kansas, New Jersey and New York, they re­ tired last summer and returned to Michigan. The Halladays reside in Woodland. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Bert P Maravcn and Elame M Maravich. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Old Kent Bank Southwest A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 24, 1992. and recorded on August 10. 1992 in Liber 551. on Page 453. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Old Kant Bank and Trust Company. Assignee by an assignment dated July 24. 1992. which was recorded on August it, 1992, a Liber 551. on Page 400, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of TWENTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTYFOUR AND 89/100 doflars (*27.134.88), includ­ ing interest at 7.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained in sad mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wM be foreclosed by a sale al the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 DO p.m.. on July 6. 2000. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The land referred to m this Commtment. sftualed in the County of Barry. Township of Johnstown. State of Michigan, is described as fol­ lows Parcel 1: All those certan pieces of parcels of land described as foflows. to-wt Part of Lots 2 and 3 of Block 1 of Paulina Peach, accordsig to the recorded pfal thereof, which is described as: Beginning al the Southeasterly comer of Lot 3; and running thence Northeasterly along the Easterly line of said Lot. 109.9 feet to the Northeast corner of said Lot; thence Northwesterly 41 feet to a point distant 6 feet Westerly from the Northwest comer of said Lot 3; thence Southwesterly to a point or. the Southwesterly Ime of said Lot 3. distance 12 feet Easterly from the Southwest comer of said Lot; thence Easterly along the Southwesterly Ine of Lot 3. 28 feet to the Ptace of Begnnng Together with the use of the dnveway as now used, and as described m a certain deed recorded m Uber 149 of Deeds, on Page 29 Subject to the like use appurtenant to the property adjonng on the West Parcel 2: That strip or parcel of land lying between the Northerly ine of the Fine Lake Road and Fne Lake, and bounded Southeasterly by the straight extension of the Southeasterly Ine of Lot 3 of Block 1 of Paulina Beach according to the recorded plat thereof. and bounded Northwesterly by a .me running parallel therewith which would be an extension of a Ine from a point 6 feet Westerly from the Northwest corner of said Lot 3 extended to Fine Lake The redemphon period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determmed abandoned n accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in Which case the redemption period shat! be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated May 25. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1303 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Surte 100 Bngham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200015387 Ravens (6/22) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to Section 1692 of Title 15 of the United States Cods, you are hereby Informed that this Is an attempt to collect a debt and that any Information that you provide may bo used for that purpose. The firm Is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any information we obtain will bo used for that purpose. WHEREAS, default has boon made in the terms and conditions of a certain Promissory Note and Mortgage mode by John C. Slawinskl and Effie M. Stawinski. husband and wfto, Mort­ gagors. to NationsCredit Financial Services Cor­ poration, Mortgagee, on too 22nd day of Septem­ ber, 1998 and recorded in too Office of toe Reg­ ister of Deeds for toe County of Berry. Stats of Michigan, on toe 23rd dey of September, 1998 in Document No. 1018324, and subeequenBy as­ signed to Arcata Investments 2. LLC. said as­ signment being recorded on March 13, 2000, in Document No. 1041996, end WHEREAS, toe amount claimed to bo duo on said Mortgage as of toe dote of tote NoSoo is too sum of Sixty-Noe Thousand Btfit Hundred Fifty Doftazi and Zero Cents ($89,850.00), tor princi­ pal. Interest and incurancoe. and, WHEREAS, no su* or proceeding ot lew or eq­ uity has boon instituted to recover too debt se­ cured by said Mortgage or an*/ part thereof, and default having boon made whereby toe power of sole contained in said Mortgage has become op­ erative; NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of too power of •ate contained in said Mortgage and pursuant to toe statute of toe State of Michigan In such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN toat on toe 20to dey of July, 2000, at 1:00 In toe afternoon, local time, said Mortgage shaft bo forocioaod at sale at public auction to toe highest bidder at toe Barry County Courthouse, Cfty of Hastings, County of Bany, State of Michigan, (that being one of too pieces of hoidtog Circuit Court in said County), of too premises doocribod in said Mortgage or so much thereof as may bo necessary to pay too amount duo, as aforesaid, on said Mortgage with toe interest thereon at toe applicable note rate and al legs! ousts, charges and axpances, in­ cluding too attorney tec slowed by law, and also any sums which may be paid by too undersigned, necsosery to protect its interest in too premises. The promises dooertbod In said Mortgage is b cated In toe Township of Castioton, County of Barry, State of Michigan and tegaly described as: PART OF THE WE8T 2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1M OF SECTION 32, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, DESCRDED AS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAD SEC­ TION 32; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST UNE OF SAD SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 852 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH UNE OF SAD SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 240 FEET THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAD WEST UNE, 852 FEET; THENCE WEST ALONG SAD SOUTH UNE, 240 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. 3831 BarryvtSe Rood Tn Identification No. 0S4MGO32-000D1001. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the period of redemption, pursuant to MCL 800.3240, shall be one (i)yoar from too date of too sale; unless said promisee are abandoned, in which event too re­ demption period shal bo thirty (30) days. DATED: Juno 5. 2000 ARCATA INVESTMENTS 2. LLC MARTIN H. NEUMANN. Attorney tor Mortgagee 5810 S Cedor Street, Suite 16 Lansing. Ml 48911 (517) 894-3300 (7-6) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon modo In toe conditions of a mortgage mode by James Zucker and Julio Zucker husband and write, as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship (origi­ nal mortgagors) to QMI Funding, Mortgagee, dated December 18,1998, and recorded on De­ cember 26, 1996 In Uber 1787, on Pago 1128, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was as­ signed by said mortgagee to too Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee of Amrosco Rotedontite Socurttteo Corporation Mortgage Loen Trust 1998-5 under toe Pooling & Servicing Agreement dateJ as of December 1,1998, Assignee by an asteg/v mant dated December 18, 1996, which was recorded on October 30,1998, In Uber 1925, nn Pago 1487, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo al too date hereof too sum of SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVEN ANO 22/100 doflars ($64,907.22). Including Interest at 13375% per annum. Under too power of sate contained in said mortgage end the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given toot said mort­ gage wB be foreciosod by a sate of too mort­ gaged prorates, or some part of them, at public venue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1 DO PM. on Jtey 27,2000. Said promisee are situated in TOWNSHIP OF COLOMA, Barry County, Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Lot(s) 20 of Atoorton Greet, according to toe plat toeroof recorded in Uber 21 of Plats, pegofs) 31 of Benton County Records. The redemption period shal bo 6 monto(s) from too dote of such sate, unices determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 6003241a, In which case toe redemption period shaft bo 30 days from toe date of such sate. Dated: Juno 15.2000 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 248-893-1301 Trott * TroC. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Rood. Sufis 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Rte • 200016866 Cougars (7-13) STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF FRIEND OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OF THE FRIEND OF THE COURT Under Michigan tew too chief tamfty judge annually reviews toe performance record of the Fnend of the Court. The review wB be conducted on or about July 1,2000. Thia revtew la fimfiod by law to toe following criteria: whether too Friend of the Court a guilty of misconduct, neglect of statu­ tory duty, or tafture Io cany out the written orders of the court relative to a statutory duty; whetoar toe purposes of the Friend of too Court Act are being met; and whether toe duties of the Friend of toe Court are being carried out In a manner toat reflects the needs of too community. Members of toe public may submit written comments to the chief tamfty judge rotating to these criteria. Send your written comments, with your name and address to: Honorable Richard H. Shew. Barry County Trite Court. Family Division, 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Mich>gan 49058 (W15) SEE US FOR1 ALL YOUR BLACK A WHITE AND COLOB COPY NEEDS I I Neil Braendle (standing) and Sarah Halliday j "©©tar •••■I ©@Jpfl©© each । up to 8 1/2 X 11 i| \ Expires June ^0^20100 _ _ / I Advanced Commercial Printers 133 E. State St. (downtown Hastings) . 945-9105 , �Page 8 The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 15. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES State of Michigan 5th Judicial Circuit Barry County NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 96-709-CH Court Address 220 W State Street Hastngs Ml 49058 Court telephone no (618) 948 4810 Bras* Mar Water Weils. Inc 13427 FruK Pidge Ave Kent Cty. Ml 49330 Piamtrft Robert L. Jordon (P49387) Blakeslee A Fry. PLC 23 North Main Street Rockford Ml 49341 (816) 866 9593 Ptamtiff Attorney Defendant(s) Jeff Bomback - 13095 Pinewood, Gowen. Ml 49326; and Mr and Mrs Roger Warwick. 1902 7th Court North, Una B. Lake Worth. FL 33461 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 1 On February 10. 2000 the 5th Circuit Court of Barry County Michigan judges m favor of the pia«ntif!(Si. Brass Mar Water Weils Inc and agamst tt^ defendant(s) Roger Warwick and wife, and Jeff Bomback 2 On Thursday July 13. 2000 ® 1 00 p m at puttee auction to be heM at Hastings. Michigan Barry County Courthouse (East Door) in this county. I shall offer for sale to the highest bidder all of the nght title and interest of defendant(s) in and to the following property EXHIBIT -A" Located in Thornapple Township, Barry County. Michigan with a street address of 3347 Eagleview Court. Mddteviiie and more particu­ larly deecnbed as Parcel A; That part U the East 1/2, Southwest 1/4, Section 25. Town 4 North Range 10 West. Thomappte Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as Commencing at the West 1/4 cor ner of said section; thence North 90 degrees 00 nwiutes East 1325 13 foot along the East West 1/4 line of said section to the point of beginning, thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 286.0 feet along said East West 1/4 Ime; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 57 seconds West 874 89 foot along the East hne of the West 286 feet or said East 172. Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 16 mmutos; X seconds West 253 01 foot; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 57 seconds West 385 57 foot; thence North 56 degrees 27 minutes 26 seconds West 39.57 feet along the centerline of Irving Road; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 57 seconds East 1235 19 feet along the West Ime of said East 1/2, Southwest i '4 to the point of begrinmg Date 4725XX) Sgt. Witham C Johnson Barry County Sheriff Department (6/15) Al board mor -tear* and 7 others present Ojpl reports and coewonderce rosorood Approved computer purchase Amended Brown Camolory sign expense Approved transfer station road repair Declined joining Southwest Barry County Con- Approved addttonai phono Uno. Authorized 3 portable radwa at $2,000 total BAs read and approved Darlene Harper. Ctertt Attested toby: John Gatos. Supervisor (6-15) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a .nodqage made by Darren D Dean and Dorothy F Dean, hustx.nd and wife (original mortgagors) to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee, dated September 23. 1996, and recorded on September 26. 1996 m Liber 673. on Page 784. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Crossland Mortgage Corp Assignee by an assignment dated September 23. 1996. which was recorded on September 26. 1996. tn Uber 673. on Page 791. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum o< FlPTY-SEVEN THOU SAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE AND 28/100 dollars ($57,425 28). including interest at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided.notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premia es. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p.m.. on July 20. 2000 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE Barry County Michigan and are described as Lot 6 of Staley (Daniel) Addition to the Vrilage of Nashville, according to the recorded plat there­ of. as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 4 The redemption period uhall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: June 8 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 FSe *200011927 Tigers (7/8) The firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the condition* of a mortgage made by Michael A. Smith and Beverly J Smith. Husband and WNe. to Aseocfatoe Home Equity Serveaa. inc mortgagee, dated Apr! 24, 1998 and recorded May 4.1998 in Document No. 1011378, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage toe sum of One Hundred Twenty-FNe Thousand Eight Hun­ dred Sixty-Nine and 33/100 Doflars (S125.8S9.33) including nterest at toe rate of 11.15% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained in toe mort­ gage and toe statutes of toe Stale of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale ot toe mortgaged premises, or some pari of them, at public vendue at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on Jtiy 27,2000. The premises are located in toe Townehip of Thomappte. Barry County Michigan, and art de­ scribed as: The North 1320 loet of toe East 330 test of toe West 860 feet of toe Southwest 1A4 of Sectton 18, Town 4 North. Range 10 West Thomappte Town­ ship. Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shal be 6 months from too date of such sate, unteaa toe property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, ir which case too redemption period shal bo X days from too date of sate. Deted: Juno 22. 2000 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Associates Home Equity Services Inc.. As Mortgagee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 Flo No. 201 0266 (7-13) 2000 County Fair Special Supplement Delivered with the Hastings Reminder prior to the Fair. 2000 extra copies will be available throughout the area. This supplement is filled with information about the... 148th Annual Barry County Fair July 15 - 22 Deadline for advertising copy is Friday, June 23rd Please call your advertising representative to place your ad in this special supplement... 945-9554 that brought you and your loved one to­ gether'The slightly goofy, endless phone calls, the beautiful letters? My newest booklet. “How We Met.” is a collection of sentimental love stones that have appeared in my column over the past few years. It will make a lovely keepsake or a memo­ rable gift for that special someone in your life. For a copy, please send a self-ad­ dressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.50 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: How Wc Met. c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. HI. 60611-0562 (In Canada $6.50.) Rnn landers Jesuit ‘prescriptions* Dear Ann Landers: I am a Jesuit mission­ ary in Taiwan who reads your column in the China Post. I look forward to it every day. not only because of the content, but also be­ cause it is an excellent way to learn English. I am sending you a letter from an American Jesuit missionary. Robert Ronald, who does missionary work with the disabled people around the island. I think your readers could profit from his wisdom. - Rev. Joseph Maron, SJ., Taiwan. Dear Rev. Joseph Maron: Your Jesuit brother’s "Prescriptions" are superb. Thank you for sending it my way: Twelve Prescriptions for the Millennium: How to Win While You’re Losing and Stay Young While You’re Growing Old Some people have the knack of being un­ happy, even when they have everything. Others can be happy even when they have nothing. If you are unhappy, it’s time to change knacks. 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Steven Lloyd Hopkins, II, Mulliken and Carrie Lynn Roush, Nashville. Michael John Ertner, Hastings and Shan­ non Marie Brower, Hastings. Michael Wayne Koetje, Freeport and Kelly Louise Decker, Freeport. David Gary Howell, Woodland and Knri Jane Johncock, Woodland. Robert Frank Fenstemaker. Hastings and Amy Marie Rusch, Hastings. James Mark VanderLinde, Middleville . . . and Jessica Jo Sn\ith, Middleville Robert Allan Stoll, Jenison and Cheryl Ann Zerbcl, Hastings. Bryan James Dipp, Hastings and Re­ becca Sue Rupright, Hastings. Carl Louis Jones, Ionia and Tara Ann Schweitzer, Middleville. Joey Lee Anderson, Adrian and Corine Daphine Hobert, Hastings. Mark Jason Olmstead, Bellevue and La Nae Noble, Bellevue. Matthew Charles Clark, Middleville and Kristine Ann Reiff, Middleville. Martin Leslie Landes, Jr., Hasting* and Jill Donehoo, Rockford. Curtis Dean Emmons, Nashville and Sheryl Lynn Tobias, Nashville. HASTINGS SOCCER CLUB EStabf/sfwd in 1993 SIGN UP 2000-2001 FALL AND SPRING SEASONS June 20, 2000 or June 21, 2000 (May try out either date) WHEN: JUNE 20, 2000 JUNE 21, 2000 U11 - 5:30-6:45 DOB: 8/1/89 TO 7/31/91 □12-6:30-7:30 DOB: 8/1/88 TO 7/31/89 □13-7:15-8:15 • DOB: 8/1/87 TO 7/31/88 □14-8:00-9:00 DOB: 8/1/86 TO 7/31/87 U16/U19-8:00-9:00 DOB. 8/1/82 TO 7/31/85 U11 -5:30-6:45 DOB: 8/1789 TO 7/31/91 U12 - 6:30-7:30 DOB: 8/1/88 TO 7/31/89 □13-7:15-8:15 DOB: 8/1/87 TO 7/31/88 □ 14-8:00-9:00 DOB: 8/1/86 TO 7/31/37 U16/U19-8:00-9:00 DOB: 8/1/82 to 7/31/85 WHERE: FISH HATCHERY PARK COST: <100 FOR FALL -00 * SPRIHQ 2001 Check or Money Order payable to Hastings Soccer Club ★★★★★★★★★★★★★ * MUST BRING: * , T • Photo Copy of Birth Certificate * {REQUIRED) * Note Hospital Birth Fufy Refundable la pertapants who do not make a teem. F Certificate - they are -K no longer allowed! 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GEORGE B HAMILTON REUBEN FARR. GEORGE BAKER. ALBERT G DEWEY AND 3»NI M DEWEY. DALE CONKLIN. BERNICE CONKLIN. E F RHODES. JAMES L WRIGHT. CLARENCE 0 CAMPBELL. MERLE D. HAMMOND. C W BUCKLAND. LEO F. FREY. DOROTHY BUXTON AND JAMES L KING Defendants Steven T Lett (P31241) WILSON. LAWLER & LETT. PLC Altc/ney for Piamtrft 209 N Walnut. Sle A Lsnwj, Ml 48933 (517) 37*’-4204 Notice to al unknown heirs. davteaaa, assigns or personal representatives of Thomas R Bowman. Sydia J Bowman. Christopher Boasste. Darrel L Doty. Moses Cuthbert. George B Hammon. Reuben Farr. George Baker. Albert G. Dewey. Sru M Dewey. Dale Conktei. Bernice Conkkn. E.F. Rhodes. James L. Wnght. Clarence D Campbell. Mede D. Hammond. C.W. Buckland. Leo F Frey. Dorothy Buxton and James L King PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Complaint to Quiet TNe has been fifed n the Circuit Court tor too Courtly of Barry. Slate of Michigan naming as Plamtifl Country Chapel Unked Methodist Church and naming as Defendants Thomas R Bowman. Sydia J Bowman. Christopher Boessie Darrel L joty. Moses Cuthbert. George B Hamilton Reuben Fan George Baker. Abort G Dewey. Sn M Dewey. Dole Conktan. Bermeo Conktan. EF Rhodes James L Wnght. Clarence 0 Campbell Mede D Hammond. C W Buckland, Loo F. Frey, Dorothy Buxton and James L. King The nature of the proceedings « to quiet Hie to toe property legataky described as; Parcel A; The North Three Hundred Thirty toot of the East onoha« (1/2) ot toe Northeast one-quarter (1/4) at the Northwest one-quarter (1/4) of Section Eleven, Town Ono North. Rango Eight West Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan. Excepting therefrom the West One Hundred Thirty Two tool. Parcel B; Commencng at toe North East comer of the North East quarter of Section Nineteen Town One (1) South ot Range Eight (8) Weal Thence South along the Section tana fifteen rods and five thir­ teenths (15 A 5/13) of a Rod thence West pare! lol with the Section tana thirteen (13) rods; Thence North fifteen rods and five thirteenths (15 & 5/13) of a Rod; Thence East along the Section line thir­ teen (13) Rods to the place of beginning contain mg one acre and one fourth of an acre (1 & 1/4). Except commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 19. Town 1 North. Range 8 West Johnstown Township thence South along the East fine of said Section. 220 85 feet to the place ot begmnmg. thence South 75.42 tool, thence South 86 degrees 01 rronutos 30 seconds West 214.62 toot, thence Ncrth 62 5 feeL thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes East 214 50 feet to the place of begmnmg. subject to roadway easement over the easterly 33 feet thereof tor Banfield Road • You are hereby drected to answer toe com­ plaint or take such other action as s parmttted by law or court rule on or before August 31.2000. by Ming such response with toe Cxcufi Court for the County of Barry at 220 W State St.. Hastings. Michigan 49058, phono number (616) 948-4810 FaAxe to file answer or take such other action permitted by law or court rule w« result In a default and judgment being ordered against you terminating any interest you may have in toe above premises Prepared by: Steven T. Lett (P31241) WILSON, LAWLER A LETT. PLC 209 N Walnut. Sle A Lansing. Ml 48933 (6/22) Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Tracy L Tobias and Julie A Tobias husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Rock Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 17 1996 and recorded on October 29. 1996 m Uber 676. on Page 778. Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ContiMortgage. Assignee by an assignment dated October 17. 1996. which was recorded on July 28, 1997, m Uber 703. on Page 136. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 33/100 dollars (857,213 33). mduding interest at 12.875% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w« be foreclosed by a sale of the mort gaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1 00 p.m., on June 29. 2000 Said premises ars situated m TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commenang at the Southeast corner post of Section 13, Town 1 North. Range 10 West thence Wester y along the South line of said Section 13. 1749 feet for a place of beginning, thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 330 feet, thence Westerly parallel wih the East and West Section Ine of said Section 13 to toe center of Burroughs Road, thence Southerly along the centerline of Burroughs Road to the South line of said Section 13. thence Easterly along the South line of said Section 13 to the place of begnnng The redemption period shall be 12 month (s) from the date of such sate Dated May 18. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1302 Trott A Trott, PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Fanns, Ml 48025 Fla 8200015541 Tigsrs (6/15) fftottoe of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Harold E. Andrews and Peggy L Andrews, husband and wile (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Plus, inc.. Mortgagee, dated October 25.1996, and record ad on November 4, 1996 in Uber 677, on Page 370. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to United Companies Lending Corporation, Assignee by an assignment dated October 1. 1999. which was recorded on May 15, 2000, in document number 81344272. Barry County Records, on which mort gage there M claimed lb be due at the date here of the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY ONE AND 86/100 dollars (563.491 86). including interest at 11.700% per annum Under the power at sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice a hereby given that said mort­ gage wM be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Mi. at 1 p.m . on July 13. 2000 Said promises are situated n TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 11. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, distant 1862.77 foot East of the Northwest comer of said Section 11; toence East along pud North section lino 220 00 feet; toence South at nght angles to said North section line 196 00 feet; toence Wool peralei with said North section hne. 220.00 feet, toence North 196 00 feet to the ptace of begin­ ning. subject to existing roadway easement over toe North 33 feet for existing Lacey Road The redempbon period shall be 6 monto(s) from too dote of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, m which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated : Juno 1. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1309 Tro# A Trott. PC. Attorney and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 RM 8990303720 Dolphins (6/29) COOKING SHOW HOST Kitchen Craft, a division of The West Bend Co., is seeking individuals or teams to be trained to perform "Healthy Gourmet Cooking Schools" to audiences of 3 to 30 at trade shows and expos. The American health movement has prompted our expansion. Work locally or regionally. Exceptional income, flexible schedule, salary or commission plus bonus and benefits. Must be positive self-starter and enjoy kitchen environment. For information and interview call Monday-Friday (352) 735-2850, or fax resume to (352)735-3070. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Curihs and Ruby Curths. husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to MG Investment Inc . An Indiana Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 30. 1998 and recorded on Mry 6 1998 m Document No 1011563 Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by mesne assignments Io Fairbanks Capital Corp , Assignee by an assign ment dated December 3. 1999 which was recorded on May 18. 2000. in Document *1044481. Barry County Records, on which mort gage there is claimed to be due at the date here of the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT AND 98/100 dollars ($162.598 98), including interest at 9 490% per annum Under the power of sate contained m sad mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort gage wfl be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastngs. Ml a! 1.00 pm.. on July 20. 2000 Sad premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The land referred to m this Commitment, situ­ ated m the County of Barry. Township of Thomappte State of Michigan, is described as A parcel of land m the South 1/2 of Section 15. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, desorbed as Beginning at a point on the South Un* of sad Section 15. distant North 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds East 70 65 feet from the South 1/4 post of said Sectton 15. sad pant also being on the centertine of M-37 thence North 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds Watt, along said center Ime ot M-37 a distance of 787 88 feet; thence North 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds Last. 710 86 feet, thence South 29 degrees 51 mmutes 15 seconds East 750 24 feet to the North right of way of Finkbemer Road, thence South 23 degrees 21 minutes 15 seconds West 36.25 feet to sad South line of Section 15. thence South 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds West along sad South line 477.75 feet to a dear vision area, thence North 53 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds West along said dear vision area 285.01 feet to the right of way of M-37. thence South 29 degrees 51 mmutes 15 seconds East, along sad nght of way 197.34 feet to said South Section line, thence South 88 degrees 53 mmutes 45 sec­ onds West, along said South hne 68.44 feet to the place of beginning Subject to existing public highway easement over toe Westerly 60 feet tor highway M-37 and the Southerly 33 feet tor Fmkbemer Road Except Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 15 Town 4 North. Range 10 Weal, dis­ tant North 88 degrees 53 rrxnutas 45 seconds East. 70 65 feet from the South 1/4 post ot sad Section 15. sad point also being in the centerline of M-37. thence North 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds West along said bantertine of M-37 a distance of 490 46 feet; toence North 88 degrees 59 minutes 07 seconds East 394 49 feet, thence South 00 degrees 50 45 seconds EmU 396 40 feet to the North nght of way hne of Fmkbemer Road Thence North 53 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds West along a dear vision area 230 65 feet to the nght way of said M-37, thence South 29 degrees 51 mmutes 15 seconds East, along sad right of way 197.34 feet to sad South Section line, thence South 88 degrees 53 mmutes 45 seconds West, along said South hne 68 44 feet to the place of beginning Except That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thornapple Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as Commencing at the South 1/4 cor­ ner ol said Section; thence North 88* 53’45’ East, 503.00 feet along the South fine of said Section to the Pont of Beginning, toence North 00* 47* 27" East. 248 00 feet along an existing fence hne. thence South 88* 53’ 45’ West. 75.00 feet; thence North 00s 47- 27- East. 360 04 feet, thence South 29* 51’ 15’ East. 655 52 feet thence South 23° 21' 15' West. 36 25 feet to the South Ime of said Section; thence South 88* 43' 45’ West. 245.40 feet along said South line to the Point oi Begmnmg The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date ot such sate Dated June 8 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1901 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200013408 Cougars C/6) Notice of Mortgage Forodoeur* Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE De>ault has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Allen M Warners and Mary Warners Husband and Wife (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 22. 1998. and record­ ed on January 6. 1999 m Liber 1023282. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the BA Mortgage. LLC (a whol­ ly owned subsidiary of Bank of America. NA) successor m interest by merger of Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assign­ ment dated June 1.1999. which was recorded on July 14 1999. in Uber 1032462. Barry County Record*, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-NINE AND 64/100 dofiars ($90.649 64). including interest at 7.125% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mortgaged and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml at 1 00 p m . on June 29. 2000 Sa,C premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF IRVING, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The East 330 feet of the South. 1330 feet cf »he East 1/2 of the East 1,2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Sectia'. 36. Town 4 North Range 9 West The redemption per-od shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate Dated May 18. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott A Trott PC Attorneys <-Jid Counselors 30150 Tete^aph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 Fite *200015434 Hawks (®H5) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cheryl Lynn M Hammond (original mortgagors) to Rock Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 19 1996, and recorded or August 27. 1996 in Uber 670. on Page 627. Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee Io the ContiMortgage Assignee by an assign ment dated August 19. 1996. which was recorded on April 24. 1997. m Liber 692. on Page 274. Barry County Records, on which .norigage there •s claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIVE AND 71/100 dollars ($74,105 71). including irteresl at 12 850% per annum cinder the power of sate contained m said matgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, a some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p.m.. on July 6. 2000 Sard premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Parcel 1 Commenang at the Northwest comer of Section 25. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, thence South 868 71 feet for place of beginning, thence South for 10 feet, thence East 577.51 feet, thence North 218 71 feet, thence West 368.8 feet; thence South 208 71 feet; thence West 208 71 feet io place of beginning. Parcel 2: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Described as Commencing 40 RODS South ot the Northwest comer of said Section 25; thence South 208 7 feet; thence East 208 7 East; thence North 208 7 feet , thence West 208 7 feet; to place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated May 25. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-563-1302 Trott A Trott PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 F4e *990809336 Tigers (6/22) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The firm le a debt coHector attempting to coifed a debt Any Informatton wo obtain wl 11 be ueed for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been rmde In too oondtoon* of a matgage made by Nona 8. Tucker, an unmarried woman (original mort­ gagors), to Commonpoint Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated March 30.1998. and recorded on April 16, 1999 In Document • 1010514. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to too Bank Ona, National AaaociaUon, a* Trustee f/k/a The First National Bank of Chicago, a* Trustee, as assignee by an assign­ ment dated May 27, 2000. which was recorded on April 13, 2000, In Document 11043120, Bany County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe date hereof toe sum of FIFTY-EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY AND 79/100 dollars ($58,320.79). In­ cluding interest at 13.250% per annum. Ad­ justable rate mortgage. Interest rate may change 03/30 and 09/30 ot each year. Under toe power ot sate contained In said mortgage and toe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given toat said mort­ gage wM be foreclosed by a sate of toe mort­ gaged premise*, a some pert ot them, at pubHc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1XX) PM, on July 27, 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5 Ot Block 6 at A.W. PHILIPS ADOTDON, also known as A.W PHILLIP'S SECOND ADDI­ TION, to too VBege of NaahvRo, acoordtog to too recoded Plat thereof, as recorded In Uber 1 of Plats on Pago 6. The redemption period shal bo 6 montofs) from too data of ouch safe, unless dotarrtnod abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, In which case too mdamptton period shal bo 30 days from too date ct ouch sate. Doted: Juno 15,2000 FOR INFOF.MATION, PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Tefegraph Road. 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Eric Butler and Mark DeBolt, as well as other teams that pertidpete in these benefit rides, It Is possible for the MS orga­ nization to continue with research to someday find a cure for multiple sclerosis. But It to not just. collecting the necessary pledges and entry fees. It to the caring of these Individuals that make an > event such as this a success. We applaud their commitment to donate time and effort to ride ISO miles in two days for the benefit of people with MS. Mot even Saturday's heal or Sunday's rain could slop these riders. the THAhK YOU should also go to the volun­ teers that supported this tour, to al who donated money Io this event to make It possible for the TEAM VISiOttARlES to participate and to FLEXTAB Incorporated for sponsoring this team. . I Thanks again, ftam VMorsarias, your Ume.^ I CfiOk effort and carina to aopredatedt , » �P*9« 10 - Th* Huang, Banrw - ThurMay. Juna IS. 2000 Lady Trojans can’t stop No. 1 Rogers in regional Tigers, U.S. Open, preps help summer sports sizzle Pen to paper • There will be some local interest at the Michigan High School Athletic Association state semifinals for baseball and softball come Friday in the Cereal City. One of the baseball battles in Division II features Battle Creek Lakeview against Mount Pleasant. Lakeview (31-8) beat Allen Park 10-3 in the quarterfinal round, while Mount Pleasant ousted Petoskey 9-2. Mt. Pleasant (32-4) would have to be considered a minor favorite based on their accomplishments from the last couple of seasons, but Lakeview will have the home field advantage playing at Bailey Park. Earlier in the season at the May 20 Hastings Wooden Bat Tournament, it was the Orioles winning over the Spartans 8-2 and taking first place honors at the event. But, don't count out coach Butch Perry (who recently achieved his 500th career prep coaching victory), assistant coach Tom Bommersbach and their record­ setting Lakeview team that will be returning to the semifinal round for the first time since 1988 when Saxon pitching coach Jeff Rice was still firing the fastballs for the purple and white. Game time Friday is 5:30 p.m. Another baseball team to watch in Division 11 is Chariotte. The Orioles (obviously there are two teams of Orioles playing in Division II) knocked off O-K White power East Grand Rapids Tuesday 7-3. • By du way, Wayland’s softball team was bumped from the state tournament Tuesday with a 2-1 loss to Tecumseh in the quarterfinals. The Wildcats, for some reason, always have great sports teams, but often struggle to win the big one. • We would like to know your thoughts on these trio of questions. Q’ Should the Chicago Cubs trade Sammy Sosa? and to whom and for what? Q2. Should the Detroit Tigers trade Juan Gonzalez? To whom and for what? and Q3. Did former San Francisco 49er quarterback Steve Young make the right decision when he retired? and what has been his impact on football? What do you think... Contact us at www.jadnews. com. We will print the results of this and other questions in next week’s Hastings Banner • With the U.S. Open beginning today (Thursday, June 15) at Pebble Beach, it’s difficult to talk about the event without mentioning the name of the late Payne Stewart, who won the Open twice. The last of those came a year ago when he bettered Tiger Woods by two strokes. While watching ESPN Tuesday, I was able to understand what a great impact Stewart had on this grand game, not just from his lop finishes, but also for the kind of guy he was. Stewart, before being killed in the tragic car accident a year ago, had re-committed his life to his family and has friends. Nearly every player on the PGA knew, admired and loved Payne Slewart. This is the worst part about life when someone so special is taken from us so early. • As for J-Ad*s favorites to win at Pebble Beach, obviously Tiger Woods, David Duval, Ernie Els, Davis Love, Ptiil Mickelson and Tom Lehman are at the top of that list, but don’t count out Sergio Garcia or Jesper Parnevik either. Garcia not only has a great game, but he is also fun to listen to since he is so young and energetic Parnevik, ... well we just like to say his name and adnu.*' his paints. Open 2000 Prediction: 1. T.ger Woods, 2. Phil Mickelson and 3. Sergio Garcia • If former Toronto Raptor coach Butch Carter is looking for a new job, he can probably disregard sending his resume to Indiana University or the New York Knicks. Carter can be a good coach, but he needs (like others) to sometimes keep his opinions to himself. If I was Carter, I would consider a radio talk show gig somewhere far away. like Memphis. • Question. If Detroit Lion Bryant Westbrook is convicted of driving under the influence, does that mean that we don’t have to watch him play defensive back this year? I know that doesn’t sound very nice, but neither has been the efforts of the former first round draft pick during the last couple of NFL seasons. A year ago. he led the league with the most pass interference cans, didn't he. Still, drinking and driving is not a funny matter and anyone who is dumb enough to do it (football player or not) needs the understand the severity of his/her actions. • Sticking in Detroit, how about them Tigers? Phil Garner’s crew collected 21 hits including four home runs in its 16-3 triumph over the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday night at Comerica Park. When was the last time the Tigers collected 21 hits or 16 runs? Are the players* finally getting used to Garner's style of play or is this recent winning streak just a passing fancy? Bobby Higginson hit two of Tuesday's four dingers and finished with seven RBI? The Tigers can trade Juan Gonzalez (who also hit one out of the Comerica yard Tuesday), but they better keep Higginson. By the way, the Tigers are still last in the American League Central Division, but only trail the Chicago Whitesox by 13 games. One game at time... one game at a time. • It was discussed on ESPN’s Sunday night Game of the Week that the Tigers art one of the team's in Major League Baseball that doesn’t have a true rival. If they do, who is that team... the Toronto Blue Jays, the Cleveland Indians, the Whitesox. Who do you think... Contact us at www.jadnews. com. • Talk about good therapy, the very best for both body and mind has to be Church softball. For most of my life, I have perceived sport (and other facets of life) to be strictly competitive, but Church softball has helped me to not only enjoy the game, but to understand what makes it so great. Through relaxation and healthy thoughts, I am able to play better and walk away from the diamond when the game is over with a smite firmly planted on my face. What’s even better than the game is the efforts of the younger players as well as a few of the veterans. To see a young prospect beat out a dribbler to first and eventually coast into home or to watch a veteran made a terrific stab in right to end a game is just part of the game's glory. It's also wonderful when the younger guys shine, taking the load off of the older ballplayers. LOWELL — For the first four games of its post-season, Middleville's softball team was just too hot to be shaken. But in its regional championship matchup against top-ranked Wyoming Rogers last Saturday, the heat finally got to the Lady Trojans, especially during Rogers' devastating five-run second inning. Rogers (37-1) won the game 9-0, a very tough loss for a Middleville (13-20) squad that played so well throughout the district and regional tournaments. Remember in the regular season, Middleville lost twice to Rogers. 10-0 and 18-0. To come into this championship, it was pretty awesome,*’ Middleville coach Deb Ellinger said. "We were the underdogs, no question, but we gave them a good game." Coach Ellinger's team opened its day with a thrilling 1-0 triumph over Coopersville. It was a game of pitching perfection, of eye-raising defense and a game that was decided on a clutch hit by the Middleville pitcher who certainly helped her own cause. Erin Palmer's one out single to right field in the second inning scored senior Kelly Bremer from second base and provided the black and orange with the game-winning run. Bremer ted off the inning with a walk and then advanced to second with a stolen brse. Palmer's hit was one of three that the Lady Trojans collected against Coopersville. The other two came during the second inning. Senior Carrie Van Veghel had a one out single and senior Amanda Bowyer had a two out single. Middleville’s team included seven seniors who will be difficult to replace: righ’ fielder Laura Newton, second baseman Bremer, left fielder Van Veghel, first baseman Teri Schondelmaye.. center Kelly Bremer (3) relieved Erin Palmer on the mound in the championship contest versus the Golden Kawks. (Photo by Perry Hardin) fielder Holly Corson, outfielder Jill Williams and third baseman Amanda Bowyer. "Seven seniors are leaving us including our entire starting outfield," Ellinger said. Coopersville had its scoring opportunities, but each time they threatened, Middleville's defense found a way to put out the fire. In the top of the fourth inning, the Broncos loaded the bases, but an interference eafl on the base runner who stepped in front of the Lady Trojan shortstop, Jen Meyer, resulted in the third out No runs for Coopersville. In the top of the fifth and the top of the sixth innings, Coopersville stranded base runners at second, thanks to some crafty work by Palmer and the defence that surrounded her. No runs for Coopersville. And in the lop of the seventh, the Broncos had runners on first and second before Newton made a spectacular, diving catch in right to end the ball game. No runs for Coopersville. "She (Newton) clinched it right there,’ Ellinger said. So, if you need some therapy, try some Church softball, we highly recommend it. Talk to you soon. Dreisbach softball team continues to win Dreisbach Motors' 14-and-under girls softball team won three limes last week to improve its record to 5-1. In action last Thursday at Lake Odessa, Dreisbach split a pair of games winning the opener 11-9 and losing the nightcap in extra innings 15-13. Ali Cooney picked up the pitching win in the first game with Halie Terrel earning the save in relief. Hitting highlights were achieved by Terrel (RBI), Jerica Greenfield (single, RBI) and Katie Lawrence (single, RBI). Hastings scored several runs because of 11 walks and five Jen Meyer (12) puts the tag on a Rogers’ base runner attempting to steal second base. (Photo by Perry Hardin) hitters being hit by pitches. The second game resulted in the first loss for the Dreisbach team. Collecting hits for Hastings were Heidi Wear (three singles, two RBI), Amber Peck (single. RBI), Terrel (single. RBI), Mandy Keeler (single, RBI), Cooney (single) and Katie Lawrence (two singles). Defensively, Beth Gieseler made two running catches in left field and Alex Greenfield provided hustle behind the plale. Tuesday's action pitted Hastings against Lake Odessa with Hastings winning by scores of 10-2 and 14-10. Terrel gained the pitching win in the first and Cooney threw the final inning in relief. Hitting stars were Terrel (single, two RBI), Greenfield (single), Katie Lawrence (single, RBI), Alex Greenfield (single), Anna Lawrence (RBI) and Kristen Williams (two singles. RBI). Alex Greenfield and Katie Lawrence turned a beach up double play that kilted a Lake Odessa rally. Cooney earned the mound win in the second game and Keeler came in for relief work. Offensive standouts were Wear (three RBI), Peck (triple, double, RBI). Terrel (two RBI), Jerica Greenfield (single, two RBI). Alex Greenfield (single), Cooney (single) and Williams (triple, single. RBI). Terrel made two solid plays at short and Peck made a running catch in center in the final inning to help preserve the win. Prepare to Play! The 44th annual Barry County Chamber B.C.A.C.C. Open is Wednesday, July 26 at the Hastings Country Club. The 18hole. four-person scramble is open to 72 teams and includes dinner and prizes, a hole-in-one contest, a long drive contest, a most accurate contest, a closest to the pin contest and an opportunity to even win a car. Tee times are both in the morning and the afternoon. Pictured (from left to right) are committee members Patty Schoonmaker (Staffing Inc.), Jody Stafford (Staffmark), Tammy Daniels (Coleman Agency), Kristin Royston (Manpower), chair Steve Wales (Flextab), Jeff VanAman (Felpausch), Brian Hill (AFLAC), officer Josep Booher (community police officer, Hastings Police Department). Patrick Buckland (Buckland Insurance Agency) and Terry Newton (general manager of the Hastings Country Club). Committee members not pictured include Mackenzie Wells (Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce) and Steve Steward (J-Ad Graphics). �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 15. 2000 - Page 11 Area cyclists add input on 24-Hour Challenge There are many reasons why cyclists from all over the United States and Canada will flock to the Barry County streets this Fathers' Day weekend to take part in the National 24-Hour Challenge. Some of those reasons include having an opportunity to achieve a personal goal, a father and sons' chance to work as a true tandem, and just having the pleasure of getting out to enjoy scenic surroundings while fulfilling an inner need for speed. Cyclists from ali over Barry County — including Hastings. Middleville. Freeport and Nashville — are registered to take to the area streets Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. for this 24-hour adventure. Here are a few thoughts from area cyclists participating in this weekend's 24-Hour Challenge. Mike O'Donnell: O'Donnell, 57. will be riding in his 16th 24-Hour Challenge, but this time the sights will be a little bit different. Instead of the usual course that begins in Byron Center and travels through the greater Grand Rapids area, the 2000 event will begin in Middleville and continue through areas of Barry County such as Middleville. Woodland. Hastings and Delton. The change in course is due to the construction that is currently going on in Grand Rapids. Since January, O'Donnell has trekked some 700 miles to prepare for this year's Challenge, Still, he plans to keep his goal simple so he can enjoy the ride. "Its just a personal, individual goal, to make 200 miles," O'Donnell said. "Anything over 200 miles, I will be happy with." His best effort came in 1987 when he covered 325 miles. The Hastings native has been cycling for 30 years. Weather permitting, he daily rides into work, estimating that on most mornings he puts in some five to six miles on his bike. "I enjoy getting out, gliding along the roads," explained O'Donnell said. "I like the speed without using a motor.” O'Donnell says this year's course has its advantages, especially for the local participants "(It has) gradual, rolling hills that aren't steep," O’Donnell said. "I look forward to iL" Jay Muller: Muller will be taking part in his sixth 24-Hour Challenge,. but. has been a cyclist for many years, anting back to his days '.ding through the Detroit streets For most of his life. Muller has enjoyed his peddling time, something he began 35 years ago in 1965. He is even Barry County to be host of 24-Hour Challenge 200 miles." Curtis said. "I've enjoyed having it in this area." So what is it about cycling that keeps Curtis particularly inspired? "Just the serenity of it," Curtis said. "It's quiet, you see scenery, it's nice to be out there and it's great on the body." He does admit, however, that cycling so many miles can be a lot of work. "Doing that many miles, it's just plain grueling," Curtis said. I more pumped up about having the Challenge so close to home. "h's really great." Muller said. "You don't have to drag a tent out; it's convenient, you could say. I'm very familiar with most of the roads; I'm very happy about that." Muller. 58, has remained consistent with his Challenge efforts during the last six years. In 1997, be trekked 325 miles, a year later he went another 325 miles and in 1999 Muller covered 355 miles. He said that the most important part of training for event such as the Challenge is staying on that saddle. "For the longer rides, the time in the saddle is very important," Muller said. "Disregard speed. This is not a race, this is all about distance." Muller likes the fact that in the Challenge, a competitor goes against others in their age group and not the entire field. He says that helps to increase his "shot of winning." Age groups are for males 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44. 45-49. 50-54, 55-59 and for females in the same age groups. Not only will Muller be riding Saturday and Sunday, he also helped to plan the routes for the course's loops. He said that he helped to plan the second and third loops which will be used Saturday afternoon and Saturday night. He may know the routes of the Challenge, but he still says that there is a lot of unknowns associated with such an event. "A 24-Hour Challenge is like running a marathon, you never know what's going to happen." Muller said. Wayne Curtis: Curtis, 38, said he is delighted that the 2000 Challenge will run just a couple miles from where he lives in Nashville. He said he has been cycling basically al) of his life, but "I like the speed without using a motor" Randall Bertrand: After taking a year off, Bertrand returns to the Challenge this year for an eighth time. He said that cycling has been part of his life ever since he was a tittle kid. "I've been riding, touring or competitive, since the age of 15," said Bertrand. "My father (Robert, 57) and I tandem." Whenever he can find the time, Bertrand enjoys this cycling hobby. "I ride to work, to lunch and back uome from work," Bertrand said. "On Wednesday, I tandem with my dad and on Sunday's, I like to go on a leisure ride. We rode in tandem starting in 1992 and we've been tandem riding now for eight years." The most miles Bertrand has trekked in his seven previous Challenges is 315 miles. Bertrand, 33, said he is very impressed with the organization of this year's Challenge. "This is the most well-organized event I’ve ever ridden," Bertrandsaid. Hosting the 2000 event is the Rapid Wheelmen Bicycle club. The Hastings native also assisted in the planning of the event, helping in such areas as traffic, road service and terrain. He believes that they hava "come up with a good route." Ask Bertrand what he most enjoys about cycling and the&mily bond is This will be Curtis' fourth Challenge and he looks forward to it with great anticipation. "1 usually average 1,000 miles a year, my (Challenge) goal each year is to go with him (his father); it's a celebration," Bertrand said. "Having him behind me. puts it all in perspective. It's an exercise Berlin Raceway... Lee Anderson oui-drove a field of 27 cars to win the 50-lap feature for Late Model Stocks last Saturday at Berlin. Anderson put the car owned by John Benson Sr. across the finish line first for the first main event victory of his racing career. Other wins at the Marne oval were Brian Campbell in the 25-lap Super Middleville's Dave Sensiba finished fifth at Saturday's ACDelco Service Specialist 300 in Louisville with Coopersville's Butch Miller earning first place honors. Sensiba's started the race in the 32nd position, but ended up with one of his best American Speed Association finishes of the 2000 season. Miller, who led the race from laps nine through 117, was able to hold off a late charge by Ricky Johnson. "Ifs been a long time since I've seen the checked flag," Miller said. "When I come to this race track, I would rather be sitting in the stands. It's a fun place to watch the race, not so fun to drive." The time of the race was two hours and 10 minutes with Miller's margin of victory being 0.653 seconds. There were seven lead changes from six different drivers. Miller is now seventh in the ASA season point standings. In first is Gary St. Amant who held the pole at Louisville with a track record 14.761 Comstock Park — The board of directors for the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 2000 Flying Dutchmen head to Mexico Stocks feature and Kick Eding in the 25lap Sportsman cars feature. Bob Holley was the fastest of 92 qualifiers in 15.517. Heat race winners included Al Lewis of Middleville. The fastest laps at Berlin will run this Saturday when the Winged cars of the International Supermodified Association bring their 800 cubic inch engines to Marne. Gates open at noon, practice begins at 1 p.m., time trials arc at 4 p.m. and the first preliminary event is 7 p.m. New 96 Speedway... Jody Hunt captured his first 410-sprint feature win al the New 96 last Saturday, his second career 410-triumph overall. In the IMCA Modifieds, Todd Feutz crossed the finish line first, while Matt Seeley used a solid setup and a little bit of luck to win the Sportsman feature. The New 96. located in Lake Odessa, will run a special four-in-one show this Friday night. Keep friends and relatives “IN TOUCH* with home, Give them a subscription to The Hastings BANNER. Call 945-9554. /lane "JTOMOTIVc Dave Sanalba Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Cedar Riqrids, I^wA. o4’; J"’ r- New inductees added to Motor Sports Hall of Fame The new members are Wally Sanders of Grand Rapids, the late Rich Senneker (Grand Rapids), Mick Schuler of Larry Dahlke Jr., in his No. 25 car, finished 10th last Saturday in the Super Late Model feature at the Kalamazoo Speedway. (Photo courtesy of BK Photos) on Bowen Mills, north on Pat­ terson. east on Green Lake and south on Bender to the high school. The night loop begins at 7 p.m. Saturday and ends al 8 a.m. Sunday, June 19. Riders can complete the six-mile loop from the high school south on Bender, west on Adams, north on Cherry Valley, east on Finkbeiner and south on Bender to high school as many times as possible. Cyclists will follow the rules of the road throughout the entire 24 hours. Event organizers ask motorists to be conscious of the cyclists between the ages of 18 and 70-plus who have come from all over the United States to participate in the event. Signs showing the route will be posted just before Saturday and removed immediately after the end of the event June 19. Sensiba places fifth at ASA race in Louisville The next race is Saturday at the Racing action looks to got hot this weekend There may not have been any fantastic finishes by the area racers last Saturday at the Kalamazoo Speedway, but there were certainly signs of true sportsmanship. After a heat race accident — which involved about a half dozen cars including the automobiles of Brad Slallenbarger and John Termeer — Termeer's car was too damaged to race in the feature. Toby Montgomery, another area competitor, allowed Termeer use his car, helping to keep 1 Matter in the points chase. Sheiienbarger ended up 12th in the Factory Slocks feature and Termeer was 21st. Sheiienbarger qualified ninth, Termeer 11th and Montgomery 16th. The current point standings have Sheiienbarger sixth, Termeer 12th and Montgomery 16th. Three area racers also took part in the Super Laie Model competitions. Larry Dahlke Jr. finished 10th in the feature after qualifying 14th, Joe Bush was 18th after qualifying 10th and Kevin Malosh finished 23rd after qualifying 21st. The up-to-date point standings have Bush seventh, Maiosh 18th and Dahlke Jr. 26th. In the Limited Late Models, Brian Bergakker was 24th in the feature, qualifying 14th. Bergakker is now 20th in the point standings. Winners at the Kalamazoo Speedway last Saturday were Jeff Bozell for the Super Late Models, Jim Stemaman in the Limited Late Models and Kenny Head in the Factory Stocks. This Saturday, the Kalamazoo Speedway features an appearance by the American Race Trucks along with its regular program Gales open at 2 p.m., qualifying begins at 4:30 p.m. and the racing action starts at 7 p.m. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer While some families are spending a leisurely Father's Day weekend, about 500 bicyclists from 24 states and Canada will ride throughout the Middleville and Barry County area during the 18th national 24 Hour Challenge. The event will be hosted by the Rapid Wheelmen Bicycle club. Riders from Hastings, Middleville, Nashville, Freeport and the rest of the county will start at Thornapple Kellogg High School at 8 a.m. on a 125 loop through the county. Starting at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, cyclists may ride a 22-mile loop between Middleville and Gun Lake as many times as possible. Cyclists will travel south on Bender Road, east on Adams, south on Yankee Springs, west on Gun Lake, north on Briggs, west HOLLAND — Last fall, the Hope College football team played its first-ever game against an opponent from outside the United States when it hosted the Wildcats of the Autonomous University in Queretaro, Mexico. Now the Hope coaches and players are in Queretaro for the return game. Sixty five Hope players, coaches and staff members traveled to Queretaro Tuesday, June 13. Two of the Hope College gridders are graduates of Caledonia High School, Ryan Overmyer and Brian Hammer. Overmyer is a senior wide receiver and Hammer is a junior offensive tackle. Hammer said the Dutchmen are anxious to play the rematch. "Last year was a fun game, they have a different style of play," Hammer said. "But *hey will be a little tougher this year." He said the trip to Mexico gives Hope a head start on its Division III competitors. "We can get a head up on everybody else in the nation," Hammer said. "We will get a game underneath our belts." The Hope delegation will spend Wednesday through Friday touring the area, working on a community service project and conducting an instructional clinic for young people interested in American football. Highlight of the six-day trip is the exhibition game Saturday, June 17 between the Flying Dutchmen and the Wildcats. The Hope contingent tra'-eling to Queretaro consists of players from the 1999 team who were not seniors. Players new to the team this coming fall are not part of the group. Because of the college football season is in the fall. Hope was allowed under NCAA rules 10 practices to prepare for the game. Those practices were in April, before the end of the school year. Kalamazoo, Chuck Gallagher of Holly, Bob Iverson of Escanaba, Jack Layton of Howell, Mildred Marcum of Toledo (Ohio), Jack McCormack of Oxford, Kris Patterson of St. Johns, Norm Rust of Novi, the late J. Lee Schoenith (Grosse Pointe), Jeff Bloom of Bangor and Dave and Ben Wenzel from Saginaw. • Bloom is a top sprint car driver from the Kalamazoo area. • Rust and Sanders were top super­ modified racers. • Gallagher, McCormack and the Wenzels are drag racers. • Iverson and Senneker were Late Model drivers. • Layton was a supermodified car owner. • Marcum, along with her late husband John, owned ARCA. • Schuler is a well-known announcer at the Kalamazoo Speedway. • Schoenith was a top hydroplane racer. The induction ceremony will be held at the University Comfort Inn in Mount Pleasant Sunday, Nov. 5. Here are the recent holes-in-ones reported to the Hastings Banner. • Dave McIntyre: Wednesday, June 7 at Mullenhurst. The Hastings native recorded his third career ace on the No. 6 hole. He said it was during league play, meaning there were plenty of witnesses. McIntyre gave credit to his new Ping clubs. "I had new shafts put in and they certainly have helped my game," McIntyre said. McIntyre carded his first ace in July of 1999 and acquired his second April 26. also on the par three No. 6 hole at Mullenhurst where he used a nine iron. • Lenny Burns: Bums collected the ninth hole-in-one of his golfing career on the 161-yard No. 4 hole at the Hastings Country Cub. He used a six iron. Dave Coleman, Leonard Swiatek and Greg Lemke were golfing with Bums that day. It was Bums' second hole-in-one in less than a month. His comment about carding his ninth ace, "when you play golf for 53 years, you should have nine holes-in-one." �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 15 2000 REGIONAL...continued from page 10 Coach Ellmgcr's call for "lough defense" was certainly answered on Saturday Palmer threw 123 pilches in lhe first game, striking out 10 and allowing just one Coopersville hit that came in the second inning Middleville's dramatic victory in the first game was nearly equaled by Rogers' come-from-be hi nd win in the second contest. Rogers beat Godwin 7-5, but trailed 4-2 before tallying live runs in the bottom ol the fifth inning. Godwin struck for two runs in the first and one run each in the third, fourth and sixth innings. Rogers also scored one run each in lhe first and third innings. Golden Hnwk pitcher Tonya Coates improved her season record to 27-1 with the two wins she acquired Saturday The regional tournament Saturday in That was neat to have tuu* teams Irum our league. Ellinger s<«id. "I really wanted to go up against Rogers " Rogers, however, wasted little lime asserting itself in the second game, pushing across one run in the first inning before tallying five times in the second. The Golden Hawks also added three runs for insurance during lhe fifth. "They (Rogers) played as a whole as a group," Ellinger said "I hope they go al! the way ." inning and Van Veghel managed a base rap in the sixth inning. The second inning scorched any hope that Middleville had of claiming a regional title Rogers collected just one hit in the frame, but also benefited from five walks, a hit batter, a wild pitch and a passed ball Palmer began the inning on the mound, but was later relieved by Bremer. "If we wouldn't have walked so many, the score wouldn't have been as deep." Ellinger said. Offensively in the championship game. Palmer collected a single in the second Lowell was sort of unique in a way because all four teams were from the same conference, the O-K Blue Ten Schondelmayer (8) anticipates a play at first base. (Photo by Perry Hardin) "We've got some room to grow" Erin Palmer («) throws over to first to retire a Rogers' hitter. (Photo by Perry Hardin) -MiWdleviBe coach DtbBbr Middleville's Laura Newton (1) takes a swing at < Rogers' offering. (Photo by Perry Hanko) rr >. 4 SPRING CLEAN-UP "We just weren’t connecting.” Ellinger said of her team's hitting performance versus the Golden Hawks. "Erin threw cxtrcmclv well, but wc were a little weak with our bats this year. We've got some room to grow." Rogers, the defending Division il state champions, played Tuesday in the state quarterfinals aguifisi DeWitt. ACut Above Lawn Service I GET THAT NEW CAR LOOK “You Grow it. We’ll Mow it" HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP 7475 Hammond Rd. Freeport, Ml 49.125 • Commercial and Residential • 616-765-3809 H. DE-TARtNG. WASHING. WAXING. BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLY­ MER SEALANT VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO MOTOR CLEANING. COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc Dana Madnlc (416)765-33*1 dam JctT Hausi(616)945-5715 vi »yagcr. net fl IE jdhauMt * * oyaecr.cnt |r PICK-UP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA 1510 STAR SCHOOL RO. Notice of Annual Meeting of Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education HASTINGS 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E.W. BLISS 616/945-5607 THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT Board ot Educator wJI bo held 7 30 p.m. Monday July 10,2000. at the Bany Intermediate School District office. 535 W Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan. AB interested persons are invited to attend this meeting STREET NAME SIGNS <911 EMERGENCY Thomas S. Mohler, Secretary Barry Intermediate School District Board ot Education 2 Home Address Signs 5* REQIIRED BY .NEW 2 31----------------------------------- ORDINANCE .4 kBARRY ___ COt'.NTT „ - IJ « Made while you wail - 5 minutes • Can a lick Up • Private Drive - Private Road Signs • An\ Name" Pvt Rd Signs Action Signs Inert** frctfi E.U- ItfrxM 1011 E Slate St.. Hastings (616) 94541542 « hi MS-577-7446 - o > r e. 2 UJl PRIVATE DRIVE SIGNS • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held June 13, 2000, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street. Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. DEINTAL OFFICE Hastings practice looking for a patient, caring, intelligent self­ starter with a never-say-no attitude for business and reception duties. a Experience preferred but will train 8 the right person, who will do what X) it takes to ensure practice success. Please send resume to: or tax resume to: (616)948-0089 Some spots arc still open for Barry County students, who have completed fifth through twelfth grades, to apply fur'partici­ Hatchcry Building in Fish Hatchery Park, Hastings. Supplies and materials will be provided?''** »- fbt -Ha pation in the Youth Theatre Program this summer. The Thomapplc Arts Council of Barry County sponsors the annual Youth Theatre Workshop and play presentations. Applications for both opportunities will be accepted up to the first day of the work­ shop. June 19. Those interested in the play only may come to auditions at 9 a.m. June 28. 29 or July I at the Arts Hatchcry in Fish Hatchery Park, Hastings. Grand Rapids drama teacher Christopher Weaver, the director of the play, saw the need to extend auditions for an extra day due to lime constraints of area students par­ ticipating in driver's education so he urged the Arts Council to extend the lime. Peggy Hcmmcrling of Hastings is assis­ tant play director and Josh Doc. student di­ rector. Beginning June 19, returning New York actress Bonny Schchcma will instruct the two weeks of intensive theatre workshops She will be assisted by a number of local artists. The workshop will include makeup us­ age. memorization, character development, information about theatre and acting as a For more information, contact Lyn Briel,' Arts Council managing director, at (616) 765-3188. business, body movement, performance, voice usage, oral interpretations, expres­ sions. set development, role playing, im­ provisation and set construction. Workshop sessions arc set for 12:30-4 p.m. June 19-23 and June 26-30 at the Arts THANK YOU! We would like to thank the voters of the Hastings Area School System for the vote of confidence in re-electing us to serve you and your children. Pat Endsley Conservation District Board meeting date changed The Barry Conservation District has changed the general board meeting dates from the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. to the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The meeting dales for the rest of 2000 arc as follows: Thursday. July 27.2000 Thursday. August 24. 2000 Thursday. September 28.2000 Thursday, October 26, 2000 Wednesday, November 22. 2000 (Due to Thanksgiving holiday) Thursday. December 28, MOO Meetings will be held under the provi­ sions of the Open Meetings Act (Act 267, PA 1976) at the Barry Conservation District's principle office located al: 1611 South Hanover Suite 105 • Hastings, Mi 49058 (616) 948-8056 Minutes of monthly and annual meetings arc available for public review al the dis­ trict office during regular business hours. Barry Conservation District 2000 Board of Directors: Tom Guthrie Sr., chair Joanne Foreman Al Gcmrich Lori Keene-Phalen Jack Wood Gene Haas THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Basemen' Waterpmring by B-Dry Glass Block Wmcows New Window Weils Raising Sunken Concrete Ad #100 <_/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. MI 49058 Still time to sign up for local youth theatre Fl-800-237-2379 MFf SYSTW OF 800*051 M0KN4 MC A* -SRP0-CR-cU-C', .’/Vc-u • •.OlFVC-’S’ • «a:—.=zoo h’c-wjc• 345-J902 t'.'lkrSf • »c-=r-3 ‘.* NOTICE TO BIDDERS ASPHALT PAVING BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Sealed proposals will be received at me office of me Bam/ County Road Commission. 1725 West M-43 Highway. PO Box 158. Hastings. Ml 49058. until 11.00 A M.. Tuesday. June 20. 2000, for the following Asphalt Paving on Wood School Rd and #607. Freeport to Middleville Rd. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at lhe above address All proposals and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address All proposals must be plainly marked as to their contents The Board reserves the nght to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Norman Jack Lenz, Chairmen Donald Willcun, Member _______________________ D. David Dykstra, Member �Tha Hastings Banner - Thursday. Jun* 15. 2000 - Page 13 JlaJee O&eMa Father’s Day is coming on Sunday, June 18. The stores have done heavy promotion of sales for Good Old Dad. Monday, June 19 is the day for brush pick next week is the annual Saturday alumni banquet for graduates and teachers of Lake Odessa High School. Invitations were mailed weeks ago and notices have appeared in local and state papers. The din­ ner is to be at the air-conditioned St. Ed­ ward’s Family Center on Washington Boulevard. The committees have been hard at work for weeks preparing for the event. Lowell Thomas of Beaverton is to be the Saturday, June 24 IS the open house at the depot museum featuring more than 40 years N E WS of pictures of graduates from lhe local high school. There will be other displays such as invitations and programs. The depot is to be open from noon until 6 p.m for all visitors. The general public is invited to come and view and perchance encounter a former res­ ident who is back for the event. Saturday marked the 50th tuuuversary of Ed and Janis Kenyon of Portland and also the 54th anniversary of Tom and Jackie Gilliland. This prompted the Curtis sisters and spouses to enjoy a restaurant dinner to­ gether. Pastor Charles Shields announced Sun­ day that tn honor of Father's Day this Sun­ day. the men of the congregation are wel­ come to wear their Bermuda shorts to church for comfort's sake. Financial FOCUS 0V..AAAPK D. CHRISTENSEN Jones and Co. you to increase coverage every few years, while others do so automatically pie need lifetime benefits tn fact, less than 2 percent of nursing-home residents stay in a facility more than five years, although some conditions, such as Alzheimer's, obvi­ ously warrant longer stays When choosing a policy, you’ll probably warn three to six years’ worth of coverage. • Uiuver of premiums — This provision allows you to stop paying premiums dunng — STOCKS — The following prices are from trie dose of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the previous week. AT4T SBC CommunrcatHZis Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola OtemterChrysler DowChemral Exxon-MoW FandyOolar First financial Bancorp Fort General Motors Hattngs Mtg IBM JCPenney Johnson 4 Johnson Kmart Katogg's Company McDonalds Saari Simpson Industries Samco Energy opanan Motors TCF financial Pharmaoa 4 Upfohrt Wai-Man Goto Silver Dote Jones Average Volume on NYSE 34 48 79-7/16 22-7/8 48-3/4 57-3/8 103-13/16 81-3/16 18 19 49-15/16 68-5/16 8-15/16 1195/16 17-1/2 88 7-3/4 29-13/16 32-3/8 34-1/16 8-3/32 12-5/18 4-1/8 27-7/8 53-1/8 55 $285.75 $5 00 10,821.84 916M -2-1/8 ♦2-11/16 +4-15/16 ♦7/16 ♦2 ♦9/16 4 -1-1/8 -1-5/8 •3/4 -1/18 ■3/16 — +6-15/16 -1-3/16 ♦3-7/8 •1/8 +9/16 -2-3/4 -1-11/16 -17/32 -7/8 — -1/16 +4-3/16 -3-1/4 $3.05 -$.08 ■113.73 -24 Dumping the death tax On Tuesday. June 13, the company of Lakewood Choral Society left for Europe on a concert tour. Dozens of local singers and spouses are on the trip. One couple left on the previous Friday so they would have some extra days in Germany to visit the ex­ change student who lived with them in the previous school year, 1998-99. The Ionia County Genealogy Society met on Saturday with more than 20 present. One member came for her first meeting, driving from Barry ton. The speaker came from Battle Credt prepared with overhead projector and transparencies to relate how to get information on Native American an­ cestry. She was very informative on matters of blood quantum, tribal membership and more. To search, one needs to know not only the tribe name, but the band and the clan names. She is from three tribes but can claim membership in only one. Her father has both Pottawatami and Chippewa blood so he says they are the Potato Chips. Local member Dale Jackson will be the July speaker. The hostesses were Suzanna Car­ penter of Comstock Park and Sharon Kisela of Ionia. On Friday night, the youth group under leadership of Bill Walker and Tim Tromp held a spaghetti supper open to the public. The food was great with tossed salad, spaghetti and sauce, homemade rolls and homemade desserts. The crowd was grati- Pay attention to long-term care policy provisions Over the past several months. Congress has started paying attention to an issue that’s already on the minds of millions of Americans - long-term care insurance. Some legislators have proposed ways in which the government could provide tax breaks for individuals purchasing long-term care policies. As with any new laws, however, those pertaining to long-term care may take years to enact. You may want to act sooner to pro­ tect yourself and your family from the potentially devastating costs of an extended nursing home stay. On average, a year in a nursing home costs S40.000, and it can cost twice that much in some major metropoli­ tan areas, according to the Health Insurance Association of America. Of course, you may never need any long­ term care services. But why take a chance on incurring costs that can deplete your financial resources ami possibly cause great hardships to your family? An appropriate long-term care policy can give you the pro­ tection you need. And the earlier you pur­ chase such a policy, the lower your annual premiums will be. When you shop around for coverage, look for the following important features: • Inflation protection — Long-term care costs arc expected to nse. To ensure ade­ quate coverage, look for a policy that offers inflation protection. Some policies allow Communications front Congressman Nick Smith... the time you receive benefits. Make sure you carefully read the policy for any restric­ tions, such as a required minimum stay. • Nonforfeiture benefits — This benefit returns some of your payments if you drop your coverage. You can choose to receive a refund in cash, usually as a percentage of the premiums paid. You also can elect to continue your coverage, but with a reduced daily payment amount. Keep in mind that a nonforfeiture benefit, while valuable, can significantly add to your policy's cost. • Home health care — Not everyone needs to go into a nursing home to receive long-term care assistance Look for a poli­ cy that pays benefits for home health care as well as for a nursing home. These arc only some of the key provi­ sions to watch for in a long-term care poli­ cy. You may want to consult with a financial professional to help you pick the right poli­ cy for your specific needs. One final thought: Consider talking to your parents about long-term care, too. It's not an easy subject to discuss, but it could benefit everyone. lying. Retired Police Chief Glenn Desgranges was very pleased last week to have a visitor whom he had known yean ago. Darwin Bennett came to Lake Odessa to live with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Barker on First Avenue in time to become class member 55 of the Class of 1955. He had made many visits to Lake Odessa pre­ viously. He reported on his Thursday visit that after school he worked at the Detroit News and later founded the White Lake Journal at Montague, Mich. He has pub­ lished a book of poetry, “Voices From the Heart.” He calls this the Darwin Theory. He is working on another book to be titled “Whispers in the Desert.” He spends much of his time in travel between Michigan and the desert southwest. He makes his home in his travel unit. Within hours of getting this report from Mr. Desgranges, this corre­ spondent found a copy of a newspaper page from 1969 and in a column called Reflec­ tions (possibly the Ionia Sentinel?) about his seeing a published photo of the Lake Odessa Depot. He reflected about his asso­ ciations with the depot, waiting for train rides, spending time with the station agent, hoping to pul! one of the signal cords. USED EQUIPMENT UP FOR SEALED BIDS The estate tax is literally a tax on death. Currently, the federal government can col* lect up to 55% of a citizen’s property upon his or her death. Unlike other taxes, this tax has no relation to economic activity. It is not levied as a result of wages earned, in* tcrest collected or capital gains realized. It is simply a penalty imposed by government at the time of death on top of all the other taxes citizens paid as they accumulated as­ sets over their lifetimes. The death tax is not just unfair, but terri­ bly destructive to our economy as well, in case after case, it forces the liquidation of family businesses upon the death of the founder in order to pay the estate tax. Ac­ cording to a recent study, 70% of family businesses cease to exist when the founder dies, and just 13% make it to a third gener­ ation. The liquidation of these companies in most cases destroys jobs and it certainly adds to the dominance of huge corporations over smaller and more community-spirited family-owned businesses. The death tax was established as a tem­ porary measure to fund wan. The first American death tax was established in 1797 to fund the Navy and was abolished in 1802. The tax was again reinstated for brief periods for extra revenue during national emergencies such as the Spanish-American War and the Civil War. It was put into effect once again in 1916 on the eve of the First World War, but this time was not abolished after the crisis had passed. Lake Odessa News, continuedthrilling to the sound of the whistles end throb of the massive engines is the trains passed through the village. Mr. Bennett re­ ported that in years past he often saw the late Dallas Dye. At Monday night’s meeting of the UMW Unit of Central UMC, Pant Seibel of rural Hastings showed slides and related many interesting items about the Youth Center trip to Honduras during spring break. Pam has had much experience at wielding a hammer and saw in the family business Lakewood Builders. Story hour at the library has had excellent participation. The pre-school group on Thursday has had to be limited to 33. revenues much and the President should sign this bill to get rid of this unfair and de­ structive lax. That's why I have long opposed the es­ tate lax. It was my bill in the Michigan Sen­ ate that did away with the state inheritance tax. In Washington. I’ve proposed my own legislation to abolish the estate tax and have voted repeatedly for increases in the ex­ emption amount. That is why I am happy that the House voted on June 9th for HJL I that would repeal the death tax over the next ten yean. The bill will now go to the Senate and then to the President. Foot health Care program set Foot problems may lead to functional im­ pairment and considerable disability. Spe­ cific foot problems, including optimal pre­ vention and ueatment of the diabetic foot will be discussed at a Community Educa­ tion Health Forum. Dr. Challa, a podiatrist will speak from 7-1:30 pjn. June 27 in the Pennock Hospital Conference Center. There is no chaige for this program, though registration is requested. Please contact 940-3125. BOAT SALE, _ This isa TOTAL UQWMTXMt J Over 40 Pontoons $1 Million in Fish Boats NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2000-2001 BUDGET FOR DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS Sealed proposals will be received at the office of lhe Bany County Road Commission. 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158. Hastings. Ml 49058. until 11:00 a_m. Friday. June 30. 2000. for the sale of the fallowing: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 19, 2000, at 7M o'clock p.m. In the High School Conference Room at 327 N. Grove St. Dalton. Michigan, toe Board of Educafcn of toe Delton Kellogg Schools wfl hold a public hearing to oonsider the district's proposed 2000-2001 budget. The Board may not adopt Ito proposed 2000-2001 budget 1955 Caterpillar 966F Senes II Front End Loader 2001 budget including the proposed property tax mMage All sealed bid envelopes must be plainly marked with description of equipment. All equipment sold in “as is" condition The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. tate tax attorneys have been able to sub­ stantially reduce or eliminate all together this tax for wealthy clients. It is often the unsuspecting that have discovered loo late that the increased value of their property or business now makes them subject to the es­ tate tax Also, economists estimate that death tax avoidance prevents the govern­ ment from collecting billions of dollars in income taxes that would be collected from these businesses if they weren’t making de­ cisions to avoid it. Thus, repealing this lax is unlikely to actually reduce govenment BIG TENT By Barry County Rood Commission Viewing of equipment may be done any time between 7:W am. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Despite all the costs this tax imposes on the economy, it generates little revenue for the federal government - about 1% of all federal tax collections. Worse, it leads to all sorts of tax avoidance, including compli­ cated estate planning, frequent litgation and less business invesment and expansion. Es­ St. Deiton, Michigan The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this bearing. Deck Boats Cruisers Hyde Drift Boats Bayliner Boats Regal Boats Dower Boats ProCraft Cobra Starts Friday, Jue 18 thru Sunday, June 25 Elizabeth Matteeon, Secretary CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING NOTICE PUBUC HEARING OF THE HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Ski Boats Four Winns Boats on Tuesday. June 20. 2000. at Street. Hastings. Mtehigan. 7M pun. Si tw dry Hal Counts Chambers. 201 East Sista ................................................. Thursday, June 29, 2000, 7 p.m. on a request by Gary L. Paraone. 1003 East Reamed Street. Hasting*. MkHgan (*** map HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SCHULTZ ROAD below). Legal daecitpton ot said property b: CITY OF HASTINGS Lot 9 Bk 1. Bonnett 4 KartWd AdSbon. Contrary to Qty OTOmenca Seaion 90-831 (1>X2X3) <4 th* City ot Hasting* Code of There wB be a Public Hearing of the Hope Township Planning Commission to consid­ er toe tottowing matters: 1. The Rezonmg ot John Carpenter’s entire 40 acres located at 6590 S. M-43 Highway. Hastings 49058, Hope Township, Barry County. Ml. from Commercial 3 to Light Industrial. 2. Request by John Acker Sr tor toe Rezoning of ha property located at 6962 S. M-43 Highway. Deiton. Ml. Hope Township. Barry County. Ml. from Agncuttural/Residential to 3. Request by Dave Jackson tor Rezoning of his property located at 5395 Guernsey Commercial ». The e;p4cabons, legal description, Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Maps may be viewed Hops Township Hal located at 5463 S M-43 Highway The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the nght to FORECLOSED HOMES Low or SO Down! Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings, 1-800-501-1777 Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as Hopa Townamp Clark. Individual* with Osatstoas requiring auxiliary aids or sanneas Should contact tw Hopa Township dark by writing or caftng tha dark at the address or telephone number listed below. svnnen comments wO be received on me above request at Hasting* City Hal, 201 East stale Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request lor intomabon and/or minutes ot aaMtaadng should directed Io the Healings City dark at ths same address as stated above Linda Eddy-Hough Hope Township Clerk 5463 S. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 616-946-2464 Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 615-945-2468) or TDD cal relay services 1-800-849­ 3777. Everil G. Manehum, City Clerk ext 5224 t 1 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banne - Thursday June 15 2000 Gas prices, phone deregulation are topics at legislative coffee by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The last Legislative Coffee sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Com­ merce before the summer hiatus on June 12 was well attended. Money and taxes were the focus of much of the discussion. The high gasoline prices buffeting area drivers was a hot topic. The audience thought the government should do some­ thing about lhe prices .but were unwilling to have the government impose higher gasoline mileage requirements fir their ve­ hicles. County Commission on Aging Execu­ tive Director Tammy Pennington did speak about the impact high gasoline prices has on their Meals on Wheels and other volun­ teers. Rick Trcur, representing U.S. Con­ gressman Vcrn Ehlers, stressed that Ehlers is looking into this issue and is convinced that prices will go down. This was also a day to celebrate as the Barry Community Foundation was praised for its support of the Mid-Michigan Senior Celebration Day on June 23 at Ionia High School. Any senior citizen who has not registered for this day of workshops, re­ freshments and one-on-one meetings with elected officials can call Pennington at 948­ 4856 State Senator Joanne Emmons tackled the problem of telephone deregulation and the problem of taxation of cellular tele­ phones The quandary for Emmons is mak­ ing the correc t decision. "Who survives the technology fight should be the result of competition Let them have at it.” Em­ The Mid-Michigan Senior Celebration Day on Friday. June 23 got a welcome boost from the Barry Community Foundation. The Foundation presented the Barry County Commission on Aging with a check to help defray the costs of the event. From Left are Deb McKeown from the foundation, senior volunteer Jo Dedyne, foundation director Jennifer Richards, volunteer Bonnie Norton. COA Executive Director Tammy Pennington, volunteer Nyla Nye and State Rep. Terry Geiger, one of the Senior Celebration day sponsors. COURT NEWS: A 20-ycar-old Kentwood man was sen­ tenced to six months in jail with credit for six days served and was continued on pro­ bation for his con viaion of probation vio­ lation in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday. Cory Ryan was on probation as part of his sentence on his original, 1998 convic­ tion of delivery and manufacture of mari­ juana. According to Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley. Ryan has violated probation by using marijuana on at least two occa­ sions. "He's been given fair warning of the con­ sequences for the offense he originally committed." said Crowley. According to defense attorney Jill Humphreys Steele, Ryan has tried to com­ ply with the terms of probation. She noted that his last positive lest was May 28 of 1999, that he had not used marijuana dur­ ing the summer and suffered a relapse in December. “He has not been able to overcome the use of marijuana to deal with the stresses mons said. She announced that electrical deregula­ tion bill was passed and will benefit large users first. of his life," said Steele. Judge James Fisher told Ryan he is look­ ing at a four year prison sentence. "I've tried to quit," he said. "My use of marijuana is why I started growing. I have no other problem with people, the laws or anything else, other than my use of mari­ juana. I've been kind to people, I work and I lake care of myself." "I could put you in prison today." said Fisher. "You really want to be put in a po­ sition where some other person is going to have that kind cf control over your life? That's incredibly stupid." Ryan explained to Fisher that he used marijuana Io cope with day-to-day life, and that he tried to quit cold turkey after daily use. "1 have an addiction to it, it got inter­ twined with my life," he said. "I don't buy that." said Fisher. "It's not physically addictive." See COURT NEWS continued on page 15 of farmland to another farmer less painful on the wallet. Emmons closed her discussion with praise lor State Rep. Terry Geiger and his work on Proposal A (which transferred lhe tunding of schools from property taxes to the sales lax) and efforts to bring parity to the K-12 education budget. Geiger then discussed more fully his ef­ forts in this year's budget pax-ess to bring lunding tor the top and bottom schools closer together. He also discussed the tar­ geted programs funded by the budget w hich will help parents and schools make sure that children entering kindergarten are ready to learn. Tlic health care budget addresses issues of Medicaid reimbursement. This has had lo­ cal impact on Thornapple Manor and other nursing care facilities across the stale. Truer, of Ehlers office, noted that the ap­ propriations process is also underw ay at the federal level. He also reported that tlic death tax elimination was passed in the House, but faces an uncertain future in lhe Senate. Ehlers has begun campaigning for re­ election to the U.S. House of Representa­ tives with a fund-raiser planned on Satur­ day. Trcur invited anyone interested in The Michigan Court of Appeals has af­ firmed the conviction of Kenneth Koan. Sr. of first-degree criminal sexual conduct as well as the 60 to 120 years sentence im­ posed by Judge James H. Fisher. The Court of Appeals rejected Koan's claim that Judge Fisher erred in permitting testimony regarding other acts of sexual abuse for which he was not on trial, ruling that such evidence was properly allowed to substantiate the victim's claims and to ex­ plain his delay in reporting them. The Court of Appeals also rejected claims that Fisher should have allowed two psychotherapists of the victim to testify and tha-. a psychologist should have been provided to assist Koan in impeaching the validity of his confession. The Court of Appeals also ruled that Fisher's sentence of 60 to 120 years was proper and proportionate, even though it was over twice as long as the 10 to 25 years sentence called for in sentencing guidelines. The Court of Appeals stated that the se­ riousness of Koan's conduct justified the sentence imposed by Fisher in this case. In his appeal. Koan had complained that lhe jury was improperly seated. The Court CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS Department of Public Service* Accepting Applications - Operator 2 2000 Crack Sealing and Micro-Surfacing The Chy of Hastngx. Michgan. has one (1) opening in ths Department of PuUlc SenicM tor an Operator 2 nequrements lor tor, poaikon Utah mduda. al a rrwwnum. a high oeftoof dpioma or wtSrer d equivalent educatond expanenca and esnMoason. and a vatd dnvarV Hearne scoop­ able m to, Stale of Michigan The rocxsioM applicant ante oblam a permit to operate applicable commercial motor veNote, upon pubic street, wrthm one (1) month tram lhe dale al tara and a SUM d Mcfagon Commercial Dover', Ucenea with­ In px (S) month, tram toe date d hire Application form, are aveUabto tram toe office d toe Ctty CtarVTraaaurw. 201 East State Street. Haxttngx, Mt 49056 Appicaaon,. relume, or other documents demonstrating merest to tots position shai tte submitted to toe aloramenbooed office ot tha City CterVTreaaurar by S X p m on June 29. 2000 Tha starting etage rate tor tois po«oon « aneopMad to ba 69 65 per hour of Appeals disagreed. "Similarly, wc reject the defendant's claim that the victim was improperly per­ mitted to testify concerning threats of death made by defendant should the victim ever reveal his abuse," the Court ruled. "As with the evidence of other abuses...evidence concerning defendant's threats toward the victim was relevant to explain his delay in reporting the alleged abuse. "Inasmuch as this delay bore directly Veterans’ state service officer in Hastings monthly Any Veterans with question regarding any service related problems can speak with a State Service Officer at the Hastings American Legion Post 45 on the third Monday of cachmonth from 9 a m. to noon. Discussions may be held in private and no appointment is needed. The Hastings American Legion Post 45 is located on Church Street in Hastings. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 529 W. Clinton. Hastings 3 Bedroom,? Balh. Large Mulh-Lewi Deck 2000 sq It d Space. Desirable 4- Ward locaton. 2 Year Old Rod. New Vinyl Srtog Fresh Landscapng. Many Inclusons. Bq Back Yard. Great Neighbors Close to Al Schools. Al New Pkattong. 2 Ci: Garage w/250 Electncal. BeauMul Hardwood floors A Musi See Insxte' 616-948-2929 NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943, as amended, notice is hereby giver, that the Bar. / County Board of Commissioners has adopted the following Ordinance which amends th* Barry County Zoning Ordinance in toe following manner The Zoning Distnct Map has been amended as follows ORDINANCE NO.: A-1-2000 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE VOTJCE toat a Pubic Heanng will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission cii Jun* 21, 2000. at 7 30 PM. at toe Prairievine Township Hal. 10115 S. Notts Road, wrttun toe Township PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that toe item(s) to be constoered at tots Pubic Heanng include, to brief, to* foHowmj 1) Barry County TNephone Company is requesting a special land use permit and a site plan review tor to* construction of a 250‘ sett-supporting communication* lower capable of serving up to an carriers using (6) tour x one foot panel antennas each. Said tower would be located in to* N.W. comer of section 36 of Pramevifte Tc-^nship (Parcel No. 08012-036-006). The mattng address tor tois parcel is Lockshore Farms. 7988 Bender Road. Hickory Comer*. Ml 49060 The property in question ts zoned -A’ Agncultural District This location tor the tower c* an ahemaliv* sit* to toe ongmaJ request which was directly behind the farm buildings on Lockshore Road AR interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on tot* special land use permit appellations at toe address below Pramevilie Township wiN provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for toe heanng impaired and audiotapes of prinr&d material* being considered at toe heanng upon five (5) days notice to to* Prairieville Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Pretnevtte Township Dark »«rking on the campaign to call him al 616-451-6383. Greg Moore reported that U.S. Con­ gressman Nick Smith is making a steady recovery from eye surgery. Smith will re­ cuperate in Washington D C. so that he will he available for votes. Moore reported that Smith heard from both sides in the debate over normal trade relations for China. His decision to support PNTR (proposed normal trade relations) was a difficult one. but one that Smith believes is in the best interest of American farmers and exporters. Il remains to he seen if China will live up to its agreements. Moore also discussed lhe budgeting pro­ cess lhal is going on in Washington. This includes the elimination of the telephone excise lax first used to pay for the Spanish American War. There will he no Legislative Coffees in July and August. They will resume Sept upon the credibility of the victim's claims of abuse, the probative force of such testi­ mony was not sufficiently outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice as to render it inadmissible." Koan was sentenced Feb. II. 1999 on the conviction of one of 23 related child and sexual abuse charges. The remaining 22 charges were dismissed. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice « hereby given toat toe Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a puMc hear­ ing tor tw folowing Special Use Perm**: TABLED CASE N0.SP.V/-88- Jon Raymond, (applicant) LOCATION: On Johnson Road on West skte between Barnum & Crane Rd*, in Sec. 19. Irving Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use perm* tor a private road serving mor* than tour (4) parcels. MEETING DATE: June 26. 2000 TIME: 730 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in toe Courts A Law Buttling al 220 West Cow! St. Hasdrgs. Michigan The County of Bany w« provide nereeaaty auxliary aid* and services, such as signer* lor the hearing impaired and audio tep— d printed materials being considered at toe meeting to inffivtouais wito rtosMMei at toe meetngtoeertng upon ten (10) dey* notice Io toe County al Bany. individuate vrito dtsabttoes requiring euxttary aid* or service* shodd contact the County of Barry by writing or cattng to* tott>wing: Michael Brown, County Attowtotratoc. 220 W Stele Street. Heat­ ing*. Ml 49068. (816) 948-4891 Debbie S. SmMh. Barty County Ctefk (6-15) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COL LECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mad* r the condMions of a mortgage mwte by Cord Ann Kdboum a/ka Card A Jone* 'e rgvwl mort­ gagor) to United Companies Lending Corporation, a Corporation. Mortgagee deled June 25. 1996. and recorded on Ady 1. ’996 in Document 1014389. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there s claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Five and 33/100 dollars ($22,785 33). including interest M 12.990% per annum Under the power of sale contained m Mid mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sal* of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthou** in Hastmgs. Ml. at 100 p.m . on Jun* 29. 2000 Said premises are situated r TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA Barry County. Michigan, and ar* FROM AR TO C-1. (See outlined area on map ) This map is a portion of the Offiaa1 Zoning Map of Barry Township of Barry County. Michigan The above named ordinance becomes effective June 22.2000. Copies of this ordinance is avail­ able for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W State St.. Hastings, Michigan, between the hours 8 00 a m -5 pm (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call 948-4830 tor further information Dated June 7. 2000 Prairieville Township Planning Commission Robert Kull, Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Road Deiton, Ml 49046 SUU Senator JoaiMM FmmMM Interested persons desiring to present thee view* upon an appeal a*her verba*y or in wriMng wtt ba given toe opportunity to be heard at toe above mentioned lime and place. Any written re­ sponse may be mailed Io toe address toted be­ low or faxed to 616-948-4820. The special use application is avaftabte tor pubic inspection at toe Barry County Pfenning uuice, w. ^ta*e “■sung*, ■xicmgeri 49058 during too hoursof 8a m to 5p m (doeed between 12-1 pm.). Monday thru Friday. Pleeae call toe Planning Office at 948-4830 tor farther in- $129,900 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION "Who survives the technology fight should be the result of competition." Appeals court upholds Koan conviction Department of Public Services Request for Blds Tha City of Hastings Department of Public Services requests unit price bids tor its fiscal year 2000 crack sealing and micro-surfacing program. Sealed bids must be submitted no later than 2:30 p m on June 30. 2000. Bid specifications and proposal forms are available at the Office of the City Cterk/Trsasurar. City of Hastings, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. M bids Shan be dearly marked on the outside of the submittal package, ~fl sated Bld—2000 Crack Seeling and Micro-Surfacing.” She also reported on farmland presen ation and said the constitutional amendment did not receive bipartisan support and will not be on lhe ballot. Elimination of the "pop-up" tax was passed to make the sale JAMES L BAILEY, Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioner* DEBBIE S. SMITH, Clerk Barry County described as: A parcel m toe Southeast 1/4. Sechon 17. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyria Townchip. Bany County. Michigan, described as Beginning at the comer n the center of Cassidy Road and Keyes Road m said Section 17. thence East 20 rod*, thence South 28 Rod*, toence West 20 Rod*, toence North 28 Rod*, to piece the begtonmg The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated May 18. 2000 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 248-593 1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors X15C Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie 4200015796 Dolphtos �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 15 2000 - Page 15 Banner CLASSIFIEDS I Cd/-The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 | Services 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: 509 W Colfax Saturday only. 9­ I pm Everything must go GARAGE SALE 235 Indian Hills Dr., Hastings. Brand name dolhc*. lovescat, bar stools, dishes, baskets, books, ironing board and decorating items. Saturday Only ■ June ___________ GARAGE SALE Fit June 16 & Sat. June 17. 9am-4pm. Basketball shoes, left handed golf dubs, 4 piece white raftan, patio set & cushions, teen girts clothes, ladies 16 A up. Clothes dressers, furniture, TVs and lots of household items. 720 E. Grant, Hastings dose to North­ eastern. BUY THE NUMBERS! Send $10.00 to. Moore Information 7794 East TS Avenue. Scotts. Ml 490X8-0001 ATTENTION: Work from home. $5X2 S5.947/MO.PT/FT. X0 0 5X9-8614. www .fnxdnmcash com READERS SINCE MANY ADS ARE FROM OUTSIDE THE LOCAL AREA, PIXASE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUYING BEFORE SENDING MONEY. < <-////////■ j/a \olu f HOME OWNERS! Credit problems'* Wc can help' Debt consol iduUun. income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings Cail 7 days/24hn Allied Mortgage Capital Corp 1-800­ 611-3766 I-or Salt FOR SAI JC: 11 acre* of hay available on the field, ready for cutting All offers considered Cafl 616-795-1016 10 INCH CRAFTSMAN tabic »«. Call 6I6-945-29R9. Real I.slate ANTRIM COUNTY: 6 67 Beautiful Wooded Acres dose to the Jordan River and Stale LjmL fatehides dnvcwafi mti viewed ana. Lkvtncrty $26,900. $500 down.$3 V¥mo. 11*1 LandConUaci Northern L.md Company l-MM)-96H .31IX or WWW northcrnl.indco com LAKE PROPERTY for sale by owner Wilkinson Lake. Delton 2hcdnami.66x350.90k 1-616-623-25W____________ ACREAGE FOR SALE he1 ween Mtddlcvilk and HaMing* iwi Nagal Rd 6 10 acre parcels. 2 3 acre parcels These have bejutilu! building silex with trees and rolling hills Call 616-795­ 9321 or 616-W5-1142 5 ROILING ACRES in Freeport. Wood»chool/LoHus Perked. $42.900 616-878-7956 FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW OR SODOWN! Gov't & Bank Repos being sold now ’ Fi­ nancing available' Local listing*. I -MIK 501 -1777 ext 5225 I or Rt ill LAKE ODESSA: Ihd cabin u/ Jordan 1-tkc arcew. R*v< and dock, camping also available. $<50 a week (616) *74-4364 LAKE ODESSA: *bd . ewcutree lakclront home Boat. dtK*k. pool table, hottuh. fireplace, many extras. Also 2bd lakefront home Boat dock For free broi-hurc call (6161-*74-4,*64 FOR RENT: 2 bedroom in the country, large vard. $490 ♦ utililie* 623 8743_______________ GUN LAKE LAKEFRONT 2 BEDROOM year around rental. $825.(10 nk»nih. no pct*. 616­ 792-6807 FOR RENT: DI PI.EX RANCH. 2 bedroonn. laundry. garage, and patio. 616-948-4673 << 616-945-5138. available 7/1/ 00 PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding Estimates Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant Call 945-9888________ WATER GARDENING: Wa ter Lilies & Lotus. Aquatic plants. Goldfish A Koi. liners, pumps, filters April's Landscap­ ing Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia, 616-698-1030. Open M-F 9.00am-5,30pm, Sat 9 00am-2 00pm______________ PAINTING AND WALL COVERING: By The Decorator's Choke. Free esti­ mates, reasonable rales, refer­ ences. 945-15X1 HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: LOW RATES HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES" CALL 616-948 4093______________________ STI MP GRANDING Best rate around. Fully insured. Cail 616-765-3450. Miscellaneous GUITAR/BASS LESSONS and minor instrument repair. Fur appt, call 616-962-2131. Mobile Homes PRICE DRASTICALLY RE­ DUCED!! 1989 Patriot 28x60 Zero down and low monthly pay ments. Home includes fire­ place, new windows and new carpet throughout. Excellent condition! Call New Tradition Homes for details al (616>-9450000 «r 1-8X8 53X-X900 DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE ARE OVER 300 Repossescd homes in the state of Michigan, that the banks are very motivated to move. Fur a list of homes and loca­ tions, call New Tradition Home* at (616 >-945-000* or I888-538-890(1. Help II anlcd WANTED: Experienced road grader operators Top wages, health, vacation. 401K. benefits Join a progressive fast growing company A company lhat cares for its people Call or stop in for an applicaiion Dan Valley ExcaVaitng. 9X7 Grand Rapid* Street.Middleville.Ml Ph 616­ 795 9321 DRIVER, additional CDL A drivers needed Looking for de­ pendable service oriented per­ son with chauffeurs. CDL-B, or CDL-A license Full-time, part­ time. benefits (full-time), good working environment Also hir­ ing for night/wcekends 248­ 7729________________________ CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: This position is responsible for main­ taining communication with cli­ ent base through telephone con­ tacts. quality control, site visits, assisting in maintaining current business as well as developing new business through the sales process Priority consideration will be given to applicants who meet the following requirements 2yrs business experience in cus­ tomer service with some sales exposure, proven ability to iden­ tify problems/prov ide solution*. strong written/ verbal communi­ cation skills, excellent organiza­ tional and time management skills Competitive wage amt benefit package Computer ex pcriencc required, some post sec­ ondary education recommended Industrial knowledge a plus Please send resume and wage requirements to: Ad #114 c/o The Reminder PO Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058__________ CREST 2-STORY AND RANCH modular* have ar­ rived! Cafl or stop into New Tradition Homes for details at (6161-945-0000 or 1-XXX-53X8900. CENA- Immediate openings for certified CENAs $500 sign-on bonus' $9 30-$l0 55/hr DOE plus excellent benefit* included. Generous paid leave, holidays, health, dental, life, disability, pension & more! Excellent staff­ ing ratios, regular Khr shifts plus OTover 8hrs/day In-house pool pays $11.50/hr. Come join our premiere health care team today' Apply in person or send resume to Eaton County Medical Care Facility. 530 W Beech St .Char^Hc^W-f^^L^l^ZZ^— REPO: MUST SEIJ. will look HOSPITALITY * «0 ‘Ulcr ' hedioom. 2 tuth HMtolMVc H necessary. ■ 1 f 672 9604__________________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: Wc represent several banks, they arc eager to sell homes they have repossessed No appitcafion fee it you mentwin this ad 1-800-672-9604 ABANDONED REPO - Hank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home Will move if necessary 1-800­ 672-9604 THE BEST SELECTION OF “LIVED-IN. new Ik repos­ AIDES- Seeking motivated, positive.car­ ing peupie u» assist in providing quality resident care Part-time openings. $6 0(Vhr to start Suc­ cessful candidates will be ac­ cepted in our FREE training pro­ gram to attain state accreditation as a nursing assistant (CENA). Our certified, full-time CENA's start at $9 30-$9 80/hr plus gen­ erous paid lave, holiday s. health, dental, life, disability. pension & more' Come join our premiere health care team today Apply in person Eaton County Medical Care Facility, 530 W Beech St.. Charlotte sessed homes, also wholesale priced pre-owned home*" in the area We also have '.and. land/ homes, or it you prefer to have a home built, wc can help you with ali ot your needs Comfort Zone Mobile Home Sales is affiliated w ith Smith-Diamond Realty I800-86X4J897 616-293-2781 loll free! LPN & RN- W= if© looking for canng. positive people to join our premiere health care team. Full-time, part-time & in-house pool openings. Competitive w ages, excellent benefits & signon bonus! Mail/tax resume to Eaton County Medical Care Fa­ cility. 530 W Beech St. Char­ lotte. Ml 48X13. FAX 543-0378 ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes. 1-800-968-737*.___ FOR SALE: 1994 (iRAND VOYAGER. $7,000 00. excel­ HRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Home*. I -8U0-968-737*. NEWER 4 BEDROOMS. 2-1/ 2 bath*, open floor plan, large rooms, dishw a*her. ceiling ’.an*. Stove & Indgc *lav In MeaJow Si«»ne Park 94b 24XX FOR SALE ON THORN APPLE I AKE 40x12. mobile home on the channel. Lot 17,at Barry'sResort. Stor­ age shed, deck and dock. Must see. Phone 616-948-0056. FOR SALE. 1991 14X52 trailer, good condition, fur­ nished. 2 bedrooms at Pogy l akr. Mecasta County. 8X12 ulliltf* shed.dock.privatelakr. 616-948-8169 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE This is the time of year when people start to have GARAGE SALES. This ts a very enjoyable and popular activity that tne City of Hastings is glad to support Responsible residents agree that everyone wants to be able to participate in a sate and courteous manner The Crty s job is ensure this ts the case Please hefp us to do this job For your safety and your children s safety we will strongly encourage ail participants to observe parking regulations and the regulations governing the posting o) signs Those that cnoose to ignore the rules may receive otanons No signs may be posted on any City property or street right-of-way 'his generally includes a« property from the sidewa* to the street or it there is no side­ walk it includes ail property wrthm 33 feet from the center of the street Public utility poles are almost a>ways on City nght of-ways and may not be used m any way to promote such activities Sdewafcs may not be obstructed by furniture, boxes, goods etc Cars may not be double parked or oth- erwtoe llteoally perked for am period dLiime. Lnilvd'ng loading and unloading We appreciate your cooperation tn Keeping Hastings a safe place to hve Good luck m finding that special treasure or great bargain Everil G. Manshum City Clerk COURT NEWS continued... Ryan pointed out lhat he managed to quil for seven months before he started smoking again. "I'm trying to stay away from it the best I can and stay away from people who use it." Ryan said. When Fisher asked Ryan why he did not appear to be concerned about going to prison. Ryan responded that prison would be less stressful than recent family prob­ lems he's endured. "That's certair»/ a revelation to me." said Fisher. "I can't think about anything worse than prison for two years." "Except for your family being torn apart." said Ryan. Steele said Ryan's family wrote to Fisher about the family problems. "I can't imagine him smoking pot has been good for the family, either," said Fisher "You'd better look for your answers somewhere other than in a joint, or you will end up in the joint. "I'm not going to discharge you from probation because I'm not going to give up on you," added Fisher. "And, I'm not going to let you continue to smoke pot, cither. It's not going to be that easy." In other court business Thursday: • Angela McKee pleaded no contest to aggravated stalking for allegedly stalking a Prairieville Township man she formerly dated while a patient in a Kalamazoo psy­ chiatric hospital. The victim is a former employee of that hospital. McKee was found competent to stand triai on the charge and will now undergo an evaluation to determine criminal responsi­ bility. A June 22 pretrial hearing was set. • Phillip Willcult, 26. of Richland was sentenced to 30 days in jail and three years probation on his conviction of possession of less than 25 grams of controlled sub­ stances. Dunng Fisher's consideration for work release, he asked Willcull if he would test positive in a drug test later in the after­ noon. "Yes," said Willcutl. "No work release," said Fisher. • Lewis Terrcbqnc, 38, of Wayland, was arraigned on a probation violation petition, charging he violated by pm reporting to his agent since March 22. that he failed to 1998 BLACK PONTIAC- GRAND AM GT: I owner, in excellent condition inside & out Power seals A: windows Char­ coal colored interior Sunroof • CD plaver. 76.000 miles $ 12.995 Cail 616-89 i -7574 for more information 1995 JEEP WRANGLER. BLACK. 78.000 miles, new front brake*. 3 *pokc 4x4 alumi­ num nm*. must *ell $8,500 00. obo. 616-945-4316 FOR SALE: 2000 Expedition. 2.100mdes. brand new' Excel­ lent condmon’ Thi* is a mu*t see' Asking lor pus-of f 945­ 4402 barm FORD DIESEL ROUGH TERRAIN J stage forklift Hystcr 2 stage forklift hard tire*. BoK.it 610 Skidstccr. Bobcat 632 SkiJxtccr. Farmal! M w/hy ■ drauhe*. Feeder Wjgon. 5th Wheel FUK J W agon. IHC 830 Chopper w /hav he ad. Rex Chop­ per Wagon. Alu. enclosed 5th Wheel Trailer. IHC Rotarv Hoc. IHC 230iratior w cult. Pccrlc** Rollar Mill. 616-896-9^29 Recreation I4FT STARCRAFT 35/ TRAILER: 9-12 Johnson lowNn. $500 623-3707 after 5pm 1995 HONDk MAGN3 750. 13.000 mil**', yellow, new rear tire, windshield, bag*. *potle**. $4250 00 obo. 6l6-**45-4»l6 PRICE REDICED! 15 I ARSON TRI-HU.LRl X- v BOUT 5MTH 90 HP MER­ CI RV Ol IBOkRD IXCl.I DES TRAILER. FlbH FINDER. SKIS. TI BES AND LIFE JACKETS $3,000. NEGOTIABLE. 616-948­ 4577. AFTER 6:00 PM. Middle school break-in probed by police HASTINGS - A small amount of cash and three tap top computers were reportedly taken during a break-in of the Hastings Middle School late June 12 or early June 13. according to a report by lhe Hastings City Police Department. Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said lhe break-in was discovered by maintenance personnel at 7 a.m. Tuesday. "The suspects broke into the school on the cast side of the building." Leedy said. "After gaining entry, damage was done to several windows and a school van was vandalized." Anyone with information is asked to call the Hastings City Police Department at 945-5744 or Silent Observer at 1 -800-310-9031. Suspects questioned in business burglary cases HASTINGS - One of three teenaged boys suspected of taking $2,900 worth of firearms and ammunition from the Al & Pete's Sport Shop and a dirt bike from MC Supply early June 6 were located when one of the boys was shot. Hastings City Police reported lhat the 16-year-old shooting victim was driving through Bedford Township after making a second trip to Hastings to break into the motorcycle shop when one of his passengers accidentally fired one of the stolen weapons. "He (the suspect) was trying to move lhe .22 pistol from the scat next to him to under lhe driver's side front seat," reported police. "He was sitting behind the driver...and that's when the weapon went off and shot (him) in the back, through the front seat." The boys wanted to lake the driver home, but he insisted on going to Battle Creek Health Systems where he was initially admitted into the intensive care unit. His condition has since been upgraded. Hastings City Police Officer Lowell Wilde discovered the break-in at Al & Pete's during routine door checks at 3:15 a m. June 6 when he noticed that lhe front entry door was broken out. The three boys stopped in Baltimore Township to fire lhe weapons at road signs, before returning to Battle Creek where they met up with a fourth suspect, police reported. The four then returned to Hastings to smash a glass door and take the dirt bike which they then hid behind a business across the street from the Bedford Road shop, police reported. The case remains under investigation by lhe Hastings City Police Department and the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Bicyclist in intensive care after trail accident YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A Grand Rapids area man is in intensive care al Spectrum Hospital where he was airlifted Saturday with neck injuries, according to Thomapple Township Emergency Services Chief Bob Woodard. His department was called to the mountain bike trail 50 yards from the Deep Lake Campground office at about 9:20 a.m. when Barry County Central Dispatch was advised of a "man down.” Woodard said lhe man apparently flew end-over-end over the hapdlc bars of the bike and wa* conscious when emergency crews arrived. .. . / ' ‘ q ’ • AcroMcd Helicopter landed in the Deep Lake (Smpground. Woodard said. maintain a job and that he failed to pay his assessments. Attorney David Kuzava was appointed to represent him. He is being held without bond in the Barry County Jail. Tcrrcbone was on pro­ bation for a previous conviction of at­ tempted receiving and concealing of stolen property and being a habitual offender. , • Carl Schmidtke. 28, of Kalamazoo was found guilty of violating probation by as­ saulting his live-in girlfriend, causing lac­ eration to her skull which required staples in her head. Schmidtke was on probation for a 1998 conviction of possession of a firearm and aggravated assault, habitual offender. He is scheduled for sentencing on June 22. I or Salt \ato lent condition, loaded. 616-948­ 8682_________________________ POLICE B EAT... • Herman Hammond. 32. of Shelbyville, was sentenced u» five years on probation and 12 days in jail with credit for 12 days served on his conviction of resisting and obstructing a police officer. He is currently serving a 20 to 60 month Allegan County sentence for third offense drunk driving. Hammond was arrested after he fought with Trooper Phil Vannctte on March 4 af­ ter a traffic stop for having misaligned headlights. "The incident was unfortunate but the reason I acted the way I did was for the safety of my family." said Hammond. "My right* and respect were violated by the offi­ cer when he struck me in the face. Thai's why 1 reacted the way I did " Hammond claims he put a cigarette in his mouth while he attempted to find his license in his wallet and lhat Vannctte swatted the cigarette from his mouth. "I find it interesting getting a lecture from someone like sou about respect." said Fisher "You've got a lengths criminal his­ tory of drunk driving and not respecting so­ viet*. I'm not going to go through it. its so lengths." Arson suspected in utility truck fires THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - Al least five vehicles parked on Finkbemer Road were damaged by fire Sunday night in what authorities arc calling suspicious circumstances. Thornapple Township Emergency Services, called to the scene near Bender Road, found two construction vehicles damaged by fire and two to three more vehicles damaged by heat. Chief Bob Woodard said. "There arc several units putting in a gas pipeline out there," said Woodard, referring to a Consumer's Energy project being performed by an independent contractor. "It's still under investigation. It appears it was not accidental." The Barry County Sheriffs Department is involved in the investigation. Consumer's Energy confirmed their company is replacing a gas pipeline which serves the Middleville area and lhat H.L. Crouse Construction is the contractor for the job. which is expected to be completed in 90 days. Girl escapes injury in near-drowning incident ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A four-year-old England Point girl escaped injury Saturday after she wandered into Gun Lake and was saved by her sister, according to the victim's mother who asked not to be identified. The woman said she was at work and her husband was home with their children when he asked them if they wanted to go swimming. The four-year-old said "no" and the father went inside to change his clothes. “He was only gone for a minute or two and she was only in the waler for a minute,** said the mother. "Il happened so fast." The girl never lost consciousness and a neighbor who is a veteran paramedic also assisted al the scene. The child was taken to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids where she was admitted, then released the next day, the mother said. "It was scary at the time but everything's back to normal now," she said. "She was back in the water swimming again last night." Toddler loses toe in dirt bike mishap PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ■ A Ihrec-ycar-old Norris Road girl lost a big loc on her left foot Saturday when her foot became caught in a dirt bike chain at about 12:35 p.m., according to Prairieville Township Police Chief Larry Gentry. Gentry said the girl was on the bike with her step-father and that the bike was not running when the accident occurred. "They were on an inoperable bike and apparently it was being pushed by another person." said Gentry. "Her foot got caught in the chain or the sprockets." Gentry said doctors were unable to reattach the loc and no crime was committed. Motorcycle pursuit reaches up to 110 mph HASTINGS - A police chase of a motorcycle which reached speeds up to 110 mph in Hastings early Saturday ended when the rider stopped the bike and was arrested, according to a report by Hastings City Police Officer Cleon Brown. Brown reported he first spotted the bike allegedly speeding castbound on West Slate Street in front of Kmart and attempted to slop the rider. The motorcycle was also observed crossing a double yellow centerline near North Washington Street before passing stopped cars in the left turn lane at State and Broadway. Brown reported. The bike then allegedly ran the red light at that intersection and sped north on Broadway. Brown reported the rider did not stop after he activated his lights and sirens and that the chase reached up to 110 miles per hour before it reached West Stale Road. The rider looked back at Brown as he reached the intersection of Broadway and Woodlawn, then ran a yellow light. Brown reported. The chase continued outside lhe city limits where Brown saw the motorcycle pass a car on the left which then pulled to the side of lhe road before Brown reached that location. At Welcome Road, the nder veered sharply to the shoulder, almost losing control and stopped the bike. Brown reported. Brown and officer Dennis LaJcak arrested the 22-year-old Dowling man for fleeing and eluding and driving under the influence of alcohol He was also issued citations for refusing a preliminary breath test for alcohol, for having no motorcycle endorsement on his driver's license and for reckless driving. �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday June 15 2000 Oliver again pleads ‘no contest’ to negligent homicide by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A Hastings man. who previously with­ drew his no contest plea to one count of negligent homicide April 13 after he learned Judge James Fisher planned to sen­ tence him to one year in jail, will not go to trial on the charge as planned Instead. Ryan Oliver. 22. tendered a sec­ ond no contest plea to the same charge Monday, the day his trial was to begin, in Barry County Circuit Court as pan of an identical plea agreement to lhe one previ­ ously reached. In exchange for his plea, Oliver will not have to spend time in jail, but could spend a maximum of Five years on probation and lose his driver s license for one year. If Oliver violates probation, however, he could be sentenced to a maximum of two years in prison and/or pay a $2,000 fine. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava said she agreed with the plea bargain be­ cause Clicric Dearing, lhe mother of victim Chad Campbell, this time accepted the sen­ tencing recommendation "If it went to trial, there was a possibil­ ity that be (Oliver) would get nothing." said Kuzava. "This isn’t what I want, but when you look at the other possibility that could happen, I don't want that, either," said Dearing. "I don't want him walking out and laughing at me. nor do 1 want it reduced to a misdemeanor. Amy doesn't want to lose and I don't want to risk him walking away with nothing. I have to have him responsi­ ble and for those reasons, I agree to this." Oliver was the driver on Sept. 21, 1999 when 19-year-old Chad Campbell fell through a faulty van door in lhe Kmart Plaza parking lot striking his head on the pavement. Campbell died five days later of a skull fracture at Spectrum Hospital where he was airlifted from Pennock Hospital in Hast­ ings. Dearing has contended that her son's death was nut an accident but that one of the five other people inside the van had ci­ ther struck him or pushed him out of the van. "I do not believe it was accidental." she said. "She is very suspicious of police and be­ lieves that her son was killed by an indi­ vidual," staled Det. Tom Pennock in a po­ lice report. Dearing believes her son was killed be­ cause he had been working with a deputy from lhe Southwest Enforcement Team, she has said. "He was not with Mr. Oliver lhat night ip to no good," Dearing told Judge James Fisher during Oliver’s first sentence hearing in April. "He was not friends with Mr. Oliver and the others in that van. He was trying to get some information about drugs. I know, because I was there in the meeting that prompted Chad to be where he was on Sept. 21." The deputy, whose name is being with­ held, told authorities that Campbell had been considered for some undercover work but was still in the interview process when the incident occurred. According to a report obtained from the Hastings City Police Department through die Freedom of Information Act, a medical examiner's report revealed that CampheTs injury patterns were consistent with falling out of lhe van as reported by an indepen­ dent witness and lhe occupants of the van. "There was no evidence that he was beaten," stated Martha J. Scholl, Kent County Medical Examiner Investigator in her case report. "There was no reliable in­ formation or evidence to support lhe allega­ tions sf homicide." port. "Everybody knew that door didn't latch," van occupant Mike O’Dell told Pennock during an interview with police after the accident. According to the report, the evening be­ gan with Oliver and friends, Nathan Smith, Greg Seeber and O'Dell driving around ear­ lier in the evening. "Before wc picked up Chad, me and Ryan and O'Dell and Seeber went out toward Al­ gonquin Lake ..to see if there was some marijuana growing out there," Smith told Pennock in a Sept. 30 interview. Smith said the foursome did not find any marijuana growing, but found some hang­ ing on a tree limb, Pennock wrote in his report. "He stated it was quite u-y so they...took it," reported Pennock. According to O'Dell, after the original foursome had gathered the marijuana, an­ other vehicle "rolled" up containing three teens from Nashville. “He stated that the guys got out and they were giving Ryan Oliver a lot of static and they wanted to fight with him," O'Dell was quoted by police as saying. "They were talking about Oliver and Chad Campbell throwing a bottle into their vehicle in a prior incident and that is what they wanted to fight about." O'Dell said the group did not want to fight the Nashville boys because they were bigger than them; they all got back into the van and the Nashville boys followed them. "When we were at a comer, at a light, we yelled for them to follow us to Vitales, be­ cause we...have a lot of friends that are there so we went...but the guys didn't fol­ low us there." When they arrived at Vitales, they saw Campbell painting the outside wall, told him about what had just occurred and in­ vited Chad to join them in looking for the Nashville boys. O'Dell told police that after driving around quite a while, they never did find the boys, but while they were looking they stopped at O’Dell's house where he re­ trieved a baseball bat "so he would be able to protect himself* and he placed it into the back of the van. He went on to explain that after they Soporpa Savings Pays starting at.,. TO ,873 'GMS pace. 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"So Chad went in and came back and said the girl said a little afier 10 p.m." The group continued to drive around and as it got to be closer to 10 p.m., Campbell wanted to be let out at Tim Leach's house across from Ponderosa "because he'll want to see the fight," Pennock reported. "Then Chad said. Til meet you guys there.*" The group continued to the rear of Mancino's where they were spotted by a girl in­ side the restaurant who told them she was calling the cops. As Oliver drove the van away from lhe restaurant, the group noticed Campbell and Leach walking toward them. "He said after they got in, they look off driving at about 25 to 30 miles per hour," Pennock reported. "When they got to the comer of the lol, by Ponderosa, they were rounding the comer and Oliver gunned the vehicle and actually made it sway back and forth. He said that when he did that, he looked back and he saw lhat Chad was on the ground." By then, Oliver started to stop lhe van and Leach jumped out and ran back to Chad. Oliver then backed the van, they all got out and could see that Chad was bleed­ ing from the ears. The group placed him into the van and drove him to the hospital. "There is a lol of rumors going around town, saying that we murdered him,** O'Dell was quoted as saying to Pennock. "That is just not true, we didn't do any­ thing to him; we are his friends, he just fell out of the back of the van and hit his head." At Oliver’s first sentence hearing two months ago, Dearing placed a photo of Campbell in his graduation cap and gown in front of Oliver as she described her feel­ ings since his death. "Your negligence first killed Chad and then me," she said. "You. Mr. Oliver, and your choice of actions thrust me into cir­ cumstances 1 had not chosen and could have never imagined for myself. I cannot avoid -iacMM 9M Empioyw Cort Discount EfflC DRE58ACH NEW CM MG9KESDEMT DON GENTRYUSED CM MGR • DWE WlUEY8U9NESS MOR OfiESUOMAN SALES* PETESMTH SMB• TONYLARSON SALES LOC4UY OWNED lOffiUTED drove around some more and did not find the Nashville boys, they decided at about 7 it or escape it." Dearing said lhat as Campbell's mother, she was aware of his past problems, but insisted that he had changed. "We were communicating well, making time to enjoy each other and were thankful for what each of us gave to one another," she said. "I was proud of lhe changes Chad was making in his life and the man he was becoming." Dearing said she is continually haunted by her last memories of her son "I cannot rid my eyes of the pool of blood Chad lay in, the tubes nor the ma­ chines," she said. "I cannot rid my ears of what my son said, nor his screams of pain. I also cannot rid my mind of the pictures that came as I read the autopsy report weeks after his death." Dearing cited Oliver’s driving record, which she said included 13 infractions since 1996, including speeding, driving without insurance, and failing to display a valid driver’s license. Oliver's driver’s license was suspended on May 20, 1999, and he was on restricted sta­ tus when he drove the van on the night of Sept. 21. 1999, she said. "Mr. Oliver broke the law several limes on Sept. 21 which caused the death of my son," she said. "The maximum penalty he should pay can not even begin to compare what my family and I will live with the rest of our lives." Fisher was prepared to sentence Oliver on the new conviction Monday, but decided to reschedule the sentence hearing for to­ day. June 15. at 8:15 a.m.. so that Camp­ bell's father. Tom. would have an opportu­ nity to attend. Fisher said he plans to follow the plea agreement. Defense attorney Jim Goulooze made it clear to Oliver during the hearing Monday that he will lose his license for one year and lhat if he drives or smokes drugs, or violates any term of probation that he could go to prison for two years. Goulooze declined comment on his rea­ son for reinstating the no contest plea. He had slated in April, however, lhal Oliver originally withdrew his plea so lhat the facts of the case could be made public. At that time. Fisher planned to deviate from the plea agreement and sentence Oliver to one year in jail. "There seems to be too many facts in doubt." Goulooze said then. "This is the only way to gel it out. Ryan's intent is not to try to escape punishment." "I do feel extremely bad," said Oliver in April. "This is something I will never for­ get. Chad - I considered him a friend. If I could take back what happened, I would in an instant." i � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-06-22.pdf e1a2e5fe3788e16bfd84005520498616 PDF Text Text THURSDAY. JUNE 22. 2000 News Briefs okmg for Heart Gold nominees Grandparent custody debated in circuit court J 4J . \r-, xrs. A June ’ srfdc» •*> Barry C-wnf l*a<\ !■ »‘<r par . p>,v» JCy uti>cyc«u J .ft. J •. ‘ -• • ‘ ted u> hc»hg jne.ied < <c Jr-. lie; %e within the last v ■ V. r t.xrj. County that lather .‘u» been ai ■ -r.a.-y retail fraud -nJ fetor. VolMtecr Center of Barry * M Mckmf r><MJunauxu for Jy Heart uf ChAJ Award amncr gward. pre»e»icJ quanrrly by ‘tlaalecr Crater and Barry l United Way. is to honor ■ah who cacraphh the spins • -at .'cdw^cu t • Ica ner tr.cihcr it.j; .t.c'-dinx wb.N-s Jut; h< k .atxter date-, a .- ufflher enc vi whvn: has I • «r: iwn .Mdrcn you Inc* tomcone who ihrswfh ! Mtcilidi actioo*. pv«i<itci/ bex the iivu of count) .erudenu, i»< a bracl Mrratnc dcscnbiay artmim «u the Vuluntccr K. PO. Boa 644. Hastings. > 49051 or las thun to 616-945­ . Hcmmaii' n; mint he rcucned p« hdy 10 Showcase Bui ixoM.n, b, M.Neill ,ne Gordoa Sluae wB Wl S'-JXCJ Ar4p«t. ptt.-.l.«CT *<r; »k»t i» e< > |.f w . , Ww«dy M'owntam Boy*, from Kh»ian. arc .cscrar.s rf many '• blocftat. Cuunu, Howki Jcqo of tale Odcua • for bu appcaramxa imUc Farm Day; He hat I man» albums featuring tra- wumen neip build Delton Habitat house hCZ'£"?-came Sfl- r T> 3 a ’'°JS0 ,n Oneem ”,10 '* B °“ l° r™°' Lou« sa.0 Of 0e •on area tar — „*<JJa,TV Counr* HAthtat for florae. * •no/TJl.">.EnS“" *he l$ ffAYUmj arc.no pr- J 1' *as B,“’ ‘ ««>•<»' Execute ur* M.r S«c CUSTODY. {ontlnutdpj8ej *ecxr: Jan ce Ru83. He.- K n^n "C"' •>r® <*'om :<W Joan TeJT, 9000 !me ecurr.en.cai cimstia- a. ^anna G’a»srr,a ana 8am r>W# ^°nna Morxa "come "««•> Ouua. ,nXy Mib‘u' • «n a-J-oac. for• ^aod to perform to Odessa d* *«toh Army Bead of T* *«■> Nats^Af Cumd •‘ tor when the Lake rwyeefa/ Health Boan! members want to resign WD H « p, w U. i» a« LU* CMuu T- «bc». UIITerence” ‘xl Health Be*,a J, •»»X then i.me wh*.„ W'lhMt But to“'> *»• U*' "c **u '"‘''■'fe «d ,u *" ffw Cow,,, bIwj . ? '“"■'J xhout lh*„ ,„,c,lj€a ro„At"™'n,^"*r' UteCoun,, U—rJ*fT.h„ffd l'^‘ **““« "“«• »«h .~** jT' ,hcm '<• »>*., f«»< non,.-,Ih, P“b<‘* S*<Ke r»c been ... ,?8<wd "xm*.. I feel itoe, ««<*! •fl And I <Uat h*,c , ' a afllcrtn.* *, l-M th* Cowu, B.wd l*,, Bl*“ ••me I ihe-ju I ‘ Etwy <trt.ee .« *U queu. ' ” "“‘t • dtf. *h‘"» I »*■ K ia | Wi ‘ '» “•«“ utme. •Mo ih..,, lh>, ct«t m, >*•» te< off he,J,4*'ln "d ‘f I - «- IhcrtTb* «'••• .irt^। ,CV;pcr^^"> ’ ".’hina IO do »,u, lh^ rompU,BU h*d “* “f I* lo^pb sX(7, «M*r C^rm*n ),m Hjllc COUM, Be.„d •fl-r rtTvndcd. -VYU. . •**< ><* km Mld ,17" 1 *«a ««,!, •mo •Odbu, wb«o I aw |„ •» wmth out * ’** r 400« need that “I tu«r. ■ lw- Blair ““•<» I ... 7‘IX' Ou, eeu.** thc‘ «oqtll airteiq, hat ,h* 7tP°*u‘b‘f''> 71- ® •- mo,» £»* fS? a^> •«»u nun that . ,o >o“ z Out «. ZL of ><»<• h“—• । ni.. , ,’,o“«h'«r.. ntJU»’*» I w*s • **» our ,o «y hr>u "««*• ‘".tinoeaLr nu*'JP*fe2 �"" ^x?S-??ntroversial The Rutland Charter Township Btaanl rejected the rv».«»mnwndati«'n of the Plan­ ning and Zoning Committee to deny the rczonmg of a ------ ’ to fol rezonin McM.lt,. , spread from agricultural u> waa granted by the b«sard » (trustee Russ Palmer was aN ~1 bought that land in Kt-acre parcels I have requested to base it rc/oned along CUSTODY debated unheard of. flabbergasting order I se ever beard of It's contrary to hrs constitutional right to parent his child McCool also disputes McNeill s claims that the father has been arrested an«l has a felony rccivd "He's never been arrested m his lite she ux1 Fisher signed the seder granting physical cuskwiy to the grandparents alter a concilia­ tion conference between the two parties which resulted m the recommendation f«* News BRieFS Antique Gas & Steam Show coming More than 4M0 gat and steam engines that mechanized America will be on display for public stewing July 3-9 at Histone Charlton Park The park's 1395 Corley Sawmill will be demonstrated and tractors will parade around the tillage green both days, starting at 2 p m Leading will be the 1344 vertical boiler steam by the park • founder the late Irving D Charlton That engine is one of only three ever built and the only one known to be restored to operating condition Childrens events will include a Sawdust Penny Scramble and a Kiddies Pedal Pull Activities abound tn and around the histone village buildings fur all ages A Steam Engine Spark Show is a highlight of the evening of July S Show hours arc 10 a m to dusk July I and 10 a.m to 5 pm. July 9 The park is located off M-79 between Hastings and Nashville Admission is 55 for people 13 and over and $3 for children 5-12. Nomination sought for homemaker It's easier than ever to nominate yourself or someone else lor the Barry County Homemaker of the Year competition Nominations can be made for a man or woman Homemaker, according to state guidelines, and organizers are hoping for a good response The cavy form is shorter this year, for starters Forms are available in the Barry County Fair books, which may be obtained at the Fair office. 1130 N. M 37 Highway. Hastings, or M venous locations around the county. Nominations must be reception M 1X> P m Sonday. July The penon who Win, the county •bo reprewnl Berry ' Mkhign Stu. Fur Assordmg to McKay, he pl four twniscs the nmc-acrcs __ .. has said that the remaining portion of the property will remain undeveloped Township Supervisor Robert Edwards in court, continued change of custody by the Barrv County FnenJ of the Court He also denied a motion to »t*» •*- — will be •*4«Pr<**dt-McM<|u. in cHest. and it legally i effect, and ihu board has i. ■ follow that Rimhtn Nuhots ctp»essed koncem that the board was ------- n< »o«i pt,,, 'opposed to d.. »h.| ***• imereti of the khdd thn 12: pan,c' ••'oHed .n v* c have been *,lhhd(J K " »» lotaicd t„ poNk 4-'" t tb.nk ani,, p,^, -KV'c Tr*| Local Farmers Market open The Farmers Market in Hasting open fi*r the season each Wednesday and Saturday, beginning at 6 30 a m The booths are looted otf North Broadway by Tyden Park Circus time in Hastings P» <”lg JuV^HAf operated traveling circus will perform at the Barrs Hpv Center on the outskirts of Hastings at 4 tn jnd " V p m Tuevliv. June 2* RESIGN, by Mental Health Board members, contin ill Bengal -md White tigers elephan:*. camels. pomes and French poodles Children under 12 w ill be admitted free «>f charge with ar adult. Tickets will be un talc the day of the show ju jjuce ’H* tikrnifal EBI sheltered Fountain' continues Ru Castleman a Hastings native, will perform contemporary pop and r«xk music for his segment of the ‘Friday s at the Fountain" senes from 11 30 a m to I pm Friday. June 23 in downtown Hastings The free summer gatherings, jointly sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County and the City of Hastings, are held on the County Courthouse lawn Castleman has been entertaining in the Michigan area for the past 10 years after being on the road on and off for 20 years His travels ha»e taken him throughout Europe and the USA "Fridays at the Fountain* is a place where you can bring your friends or vome alone, stay for a short lime or linger for the full performance, bring lawn chairs and blankets or stand on the sidelines or sit on the benches in the fountain area, bring a lunch or just relax and enjoy the music and the great Blai’ J Jnt feel he c««uJd bring Ok the Men»a’ Health B-url 1 don't understand where hit ac«.u*ax> McCabe said Blair and H'fber we fc family member tha* •* a program fell I - County and the care they are receising Old Fashioned fun on July 4th How Jam cm you ea, i pu or tlicet of wMcnnclon’ Cm you <p<l t wMcnrclon wed 32 f«i or low > w.w bale over 20 feet’ Th ox ar, wme of the contort that will be held al Ourhoo F«rk « 18th Annuli Old F.thioncd Fourth o( July celebration III addition, the f.r. includo ■ three-legged net race, water, carrying relay, freckles contest Md • sewh foe ■ needle in lhe haysuck. The cwnl runt from 1130 a.m to J pm. on Tuesday. July 4 sod it Im foe .JI children 12 and under, all aVOKm. ---------------------- _ MWWced '*">■« Thy, 4__ _r_ for now-rnidcnt adult* (13 aad over) Tha Historic Village will be faatariag bottoalei* mug* of McCabe said He said he tnev to run the Mental Health Board meetings efficiently and perhaps thai is misconstrued at a tack of opportunity for '* 'u f” ,hcre 4ad County Mental Heah ally appreciates that "h's a complex program systems Thai s the way government •» today.’ McCabe as a w orkshop said, noting that the whole health care sys­ tem i« in turmoil because of continual governmenul change* He noted that Menu! Health Bi*ard meet mgs are open, meeting notices are pub­ lished in the local paper and visiton arc alwcya Blair welcome. toM the Corn*' Board that he he ^mflhaus on programs and tmatrncm —---------problems. depccs.si«i etc and not enough programming far peopk * ho are mcftUlly disabled ■Dororlry (Herbert) md I both base dul- *•'* * tai health r-*^ Th»t Blur and Herbert to ask questtons McCabe noted that Seelig»« very capable and because of Seelig « etpertiac. the agency has always run smoorhly and he re­ lemonade, hand-cranked ice cream and blacksmith and carpenter dewfoMtrations The 4th of July Veteran* Association will be offering a chicken barbecue for S3 to veterans and S ----------- - side a day center for ab»cJ but the setting itni at siimu'alir, ■ — ... **.)/ »crth They want » *ay. ves I -vrt * makes such a difference m !•*«• *’• Al irw ------uhout my «m. but he represents a large ’r «ron»e and I care about thrtr •ecu** of people ana । *« h foe money, and I carv ma. ww~ ha»e < caseworker, but aoshing i* being done.' Blarr l<4d lhe County B.wH "Money is going into mental health to do things for them They can transport them to a day center, but they can't trans (Mental Health) board kBWfau«.K.r- llMW<bl „ for lh«< «•"•*»• * be. .amelhib, ihM «•< ><n fh.» will he held U.-tdsys Thundav June 2° • 4 m a* the |c»kc»»Mu * er«rt • receive 4 free T •»»•* uh them « whatever ’J04” Win van! we from 12 io 4 pm. tt*eff>ge and NashvilW difference KCC offers summer kid programs and it still my quesii w Blair, whose doe* partKip»u in thz iheliered workshop oa his own. told eon mnnoncn “ — *“ •« un line Mill* h»*K I There arc alw» ' . . . luh f or • somplrtc uhedute •* «Mt-U<OO or ��, - -truer Mr Cm*, nun wrote previeesli Mt Cutkmtn mmed the enure point of the amc It Thn» pert of the problem Mr Cuthmtn ami thou •ho—‘ --------------nave wen mdoctnnated mto this belief system They can’t see beyond their training When you address this issue to some law enforcement officers, they get this blank stare and go into this mantra of propaganda they have been forced to digest over the y ears We arc not vaymg that retired law enforcement should not have the right to protect themselves or family We are sunph saying that honest, law-abiding cifirrns should also have that same nght In short, we deserve equal pro­ tection under the law If y ou have the right to cany. then we should he able to as well Fact is. the ordinary law-abiding cili/rn stands a greater chance of needing a C CW permit than a retired law enforcement oflicer needs He stoted tn the article To place retired law enforcemen* officers in a position i»f being incapable of protecting themselves by claiming it is an elitist pcact-«.e to give them CCU permits, is ludicrous It is dn- enmmatory and arrogant (dare I say ’’elit­ ist*) to think that sour life or y»- if family ’* life i» vo much more valuable than my fam- cauie of a pre* touv job That X elrtitt to uy the lea-.: You aho sixe. '! aiw JouN the writer, p* most any other pence who Jetirev to <arn a firearm, hat conudercd the honendou'. convequcrxcv o! actually using a firearm agatrut a person, justified or not “ I hate and I have also considered the conse­ quences (and has e seen them n w elh of not being able to defend my family or ms self Are you uy mg I would rather be shot dead or my wife raped than shoot someone in self-defense^ Sow that is ludicrous go any-wav " Second CMWirothecrtm/ ___ ics anyplace and ans time As a law enforcement officer I thought you'd know that Thtrd, I can use that same argument foe you Why don’t you move to someplace in this world where you won't stand the chance of running •mo someone of your past*’ Sound abvursT Well it is. and w is your argument You go on to state u© percent of the mur­ derers were under the influence of alcohol, and **0 percent of the murder victims we?e also under the influence of alcohol I don’t know where sou got your statistics, but for the cake of argument let’s say you re right '•«« cifuvn. ccw perpetrator has a fuearm m the first place, to control you? A friend of mine's neighbor did lust that A 12-ycar-okl rode up on a bike and attempted to rob him with a gun and then, when the boy told him he »t» go­ ing to shoot hen. he fumed and ran lie got vhot m the back of the head with a 31 Now he's dead 1 he incident happened the street ‘urn where he heed reasoning, he should n<e have the house Hs the was him got the gun fi»«m h. cvwnaah you had someone *n the last time you heard of anv law enfoecemem officer be me --------- or retired'' If hasn t ■am • il — ™ nsean t self-det1** • >ou want a firearm (or '*’f-detcni< and that’, why I want one psi • me (ertlem Vmi .Ko u«a ConstitutHKial right to keep and bear arms all we need to do is outlaw alcohol Whai s that sou <ay* We med that already and >: dtdn t work'" Alm to punish people who responsiblv dnnk because ot those who abuse the privilege (and it's a privilege, ro* a vonstitutional right unlike the rigid to keep and bear arms) is not the right thing •» do I do not believe »n punishing others be­ cause of what someone else does that what the gun control advocates are Cowardly criminals will think twice about armed citizens •- •»—-*-• - bw for JccfYni’>m»- *ou are j retired poluc officer and wc arc ?r take mu at your werd yd I do Whv dor • rfuHeti !»c* rhe cun wither* uuev- m4%hc *c -Sou Id pjbhth everyone ca v give -e thc mired Cnkcn vex* after sear And v.m'fc not ever reonred t. You go on to say. The wnter of the let­ ter avsens that the law -abiding perser is 'eft defenseless You do not have to co where cne cite you know, of can reasonable assume there will be trouble ' First, if I knew that I was going to be assaulted, you can be sure I wouldn't go I’m sure every person who has ever been violently assaulted or killed said to him or henelf. "! know that I’m pome to be killed or assaulted when I go to this have J ICltTT <»! 3 Id. -• *’-natd’ People have God-given right of self-defense titude then what is’ I just wan? equal pro­ tection under the law I don't want to take away your rights as you rationalize why 1 should be denied my rights. Then you state Additionally as a pn- Hastings library needs more space UJrite Us A letter The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the ed'to’ ’’cm -eaae^ Out there are a lew conditions that must be met be’o.n tnoy w' be pub sn«a The regurremertts are • All letters must be signed by the writer, with add'ess ang pho-e number provided lor verification An that win be pnnted s the wnte-s name and community of residence We do not publish anonymous letters and names wilt be withheld at the ed tor's discretion ‘or compel mq reasons only. • Letters that contain statements mat are ibeious or slanderous wn be published • Alt loners are subfOCt to edtmg lor style, gramma- ang sense • Letters that serve as testimonials tor or criticisms o' tor-prom businesses will not be accepted • Loners serving the lunction o< 'cards o’ thanvs' *n not be accepted unless mere is a compelling pubK interest, when w*i be dete-m neg bv the ednor • Loners mat include anacns ot a personal nature <m not be pur seed or will be edited heavily • 'Crossfire' loners between me same two people on one issue w- ' be iKTvtod to one lor each wnter • In on effort to keep opinions varied, more IS a '.mil o’ one leno- po- person per month. • We prefer loners to be pnnted legibly or typed, douf'e spaced HastingsBaNNER W NU43H#wwr ni(> PUBLIC OPINION:, Ban ‘gun lighters’? that took ju»* M* hw»dfun» Do ><» aitfKi CWin* �1 ---------- -- Elizabeth Cwlcu [ MESA. ARIZONA Mr* Fhraheth Cooley, age A' of Meta Anr.ma jnd formerly of Hatting*, died on Monday June 12. 2000 at Citadel Care Center »n Meta. Annina She wm horn on March h 191 Hatting*, the daughter of Allen and < I Paton) McDonald l li/aheth uat ■",u- “ She matricd Mar*tn < oolc* • No* ember 4. 1942 and he preceded her death on Apnl 12 I9MI ii—.« »- '••ward on am *'c" J un.,., h„1k. nurMfj, Jun, he hcij ’* H' ,k. J"'”"’‘ •** *nj Riser. .»< Ce meters »“•* ?(> I.*, , eh . ’,ow' Detr. •**<•,. X x.~ri.r I >,, on>n.n» ln Bllll(. C(wk OtIumi. peMed ««, <rt ' Gkn A VanBuren and I lorctKc M *.H1 ' B)C» Vantlurcn Hr lived hit uhddh.uxi in the city <4 Detroit Elmer ttarted a: the age of l<» dcli*enng the Detrmt Free Pres* He cniivtrd into the Nasal Rc*«rvc at the >•* -* “ K----- -r I MvlX«urii it,, “** *0. |Mi| . '‘khmimed o’ ora’h >*n •** nuguct 2 19*4 , Cail »at Fehfuar* 2 m |9ll7 tolita Haa* Cat! tersed p*"oJl* in H Manne C.wp* during the K* He wa* a losing hu fathet grandtalhci. utKle br..iher _ — •» law. and a wonderful friend !•• all knew him 2<jrw» He w«t Nten Hr crp^cd game* *** Apr,! * 1941. graduation |Jf Calif.-nn krrangcmrnv *»’c«Jrd team J •’VtficM unt.i ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Iteekly \chedule\ oj Hasting* area churche\ available for your convenience... ru-**.*T*»« jnJ --------- » SMI| Hurl i* ■ ku tra i. I|c |( Haw • t. .|f,r ,* H December' 1,1 *9|< 1M ItMIvJt *\ I* vm*H *4* h>.n.,f4k|Y " ^hip Fitter Ik .'aned ,, belle Ik .* ,n>-te »hc Sather, Ku.!. R * l R »■ CtTItotfC < m ir< if ro">kh'ijfrn 12 per ■‘ »rtcj Rjrl Men* ...> "•*•!•..« ,n Byjf :ed ‘■J He • Hamon brf-rw W-< /rrwr£ IK,. MIDIH.Ek || । j f!-’ >*TK- . I <. PM Ba*«a: will he - । D-nnJ he*mitm a member We !-c . W- H.-1 k W.*h e chan** the Hr.*hc- JuU 14 |«g I wngrai •_ hjjv. M s r . I .xlge H rtc At A* *• *. ■ ati Bclle*ue C I *m D Ml THOOIM < Hl Ml II IX’nyttttrd I Bch H - c C.-nt-ur Jen ki.b. F and f cathc* 4 .• o' Mawn Cuufii. u.cmix: ot AARI* SN1PI S vnv anti rhe North Amenta*1 I * •*»• t ub He n. a sear Pe.< HASTINGS M V He n ace *2 . ? >U.t*v* d June u 2O0.1 at <’4e*eth Mddiet die Mi Belwt. w*. b . . I9|7 m Hatting* thr » ntBLi s hi hch Tinted Ki’ । Ml niOOIVT < lit M< II ded ir*J ,■ ..fed ’ • rhe D.rar He cn ..cd n.-.••*.* • »».n M* He we«*!r He H | r-T H \ I’lHure’’ Ma*e Na*t : W..»:j War II ••He«i •• action He al o turitted bt daughter* Kathlee* M \ anBurr** ••• S*. •’tilie .-nJ I mda *» \ inBurcn Milbrd of BaiHg Creek and r U* R»<h \ M.i.'a’d R»wle DJO IMMOILL LPItCoPAl OH acw He Manufa. Mutter f.-rmr «4 % \ M'Hard el Kalama.*.** .md Maranda C .in.I iMrulu Himptrr HI a*>d 3 ••'ter. Helen I Br*h<vp of DeFumal Spring. Funera’ Ser\»ce« for I mer were heldvr Wcdnetdat June 21 2000 at Shaw 'IlCiJ’oJ He *a» pntedo* n dca’h J Mr Be wnn J Margaret daughters Cha"- *tc «Heni .Dat'd1 Shupp ol We*' Palm Hexh fandchtldten Strtmg T*«l vd ti*ter Betgrit Robcit1 Hi<<ok* Hatting*, hr.’hgr* Isle Belton Mrdd’etillc a Kenneth Bei«**n Vigkthurg half *i«ter M> Jrctl W ill»*.»n heM atala*etda%- Cemetery with mtliun hnn..* I OF Offwr. l^ntmg Michigan 4M2’ <l7.JJ?.|?4f Arrangement* were made ht Sha* Funeral Home in Baule Creek k* .skwmituw I4HIMS-VW2 Wdn School 10 FIRM PRFWTFm FartMJMe* GMACf commi >m oiracH McctiBf M Maple ui'e* Hi m-w-i CHaOntMO grow r-'. arrt <«4f.‘f •’«*' WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hasting* FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hailing* NATIONAL PANIC OF HASTINGS TUB HASTINGS BANNBK—< KBMINDBB ■OBLBY PHARMACY CHI»CH HASTINGS Mr Thomas A Reynold*, age 7|t. of Hasting*, passed away Thursday. June 15 2000 at held «»n TTtursdav June 22 2'"" at - *•! PM at Wren Funeral H.-mc with Mr :rru 'Ikinmr Maple Cirute Township Ham Counts Memonal *• mtnbutton* mat he made to Bam Commumtt Hmptce Arrangement* wen. made h* Wren Funeral Home of Hasting* from 1941) to 1946 Mr Reynold* i* sunned bt three *«w»s Terry Reynolds of Beaverdamm. Ohio. Timothy ResnoMr «d Lima. Ofoo. and Theodore Reynold* <»< ChKagn. Illinois, two daughters. Margo Reynold* of Lama. Ohte*. and Margie Rey noM» of Columbus Ohio, granddaughter. CamJace fChad) Curtis of Mt(Jdlc*iHe. 10 other grandchildren, and 11 g***1 grandchildren, step-daugtwer. J«dv EJi>* Haumg» Funeral Sen tee* Tuesday June 20. 2000 at F<*» Cutler National Cemetery in Auguoa. Michigan Arrangement* were made by Grrrhach Funeral Home m Hasting* the LA KF ODFSSA t/cra Wright, age T2. of l-ake pcacefulls al hi* home •* |Q 2«X» alter a long iliac** Wlieel rci'ong atier Tenders are of Haaimg* He wa* born on October I. 1921 in Chicago Mr Re*rudd* graduated from Baldwin High School m Baldwin Pennsylvania He *er*ed in the I'nitcd State* Manne* iafire bpn*p* i..w«*«ntp Memorial c.-rtr**ut».'m ma* hr **•■ krrangemcV, Conservancy. Michigan Chapter. 2*40 F High kl>.’k WnbwsOr. lanul* Nth ••! M.dltesi’te. rn I .ta Thiel. TUCSON. ARIZONA Merle C Kahler of Tucvwv Anrnna and furmerit of Michael Lee h«s hnuher. <*he»ter 2000 12. 1912 Merle worked few '0 teart a* a pnttal clerk, the final 13 tear* at the Hattmgt Fmi Offkc He it turttted b> hi* tpoute of hn mw*. Chn* iMelancernf Hudvwiville. mwi. Richard of San Jose. California. daughter. Margo <d Tucton. Arizona. and daughter. - - • — —« «». «-•... .__ bnMhcr. Glw» lUMf, llwi of Tovum. A Memun.1 Smw in Mnlc *m held Ttvnd*,. I.nc '• A .*« Fml L'.tad Meth.«*u Own* m Tikm, 50 ,rar* ho children. Allct* l.an*iag. Mark of Lake (hfc«aLake Odctta anJ Brian of Dw«tin. Jeremt IVrck elute lamilt Inendt ftelhcf BarbMd/grr A Memorial seo.ee wd* Konpt Funeral Chapel *" Fnendt ma, meet •’** II 00 Interment will he Memorial Heartland Hsapwe �CShe* retired ,rom l,brwy *'Xi her newt) icamru —------------- w catalogue book* In earlier yean she owned Martha's l and) Shop on M-50 where one could bus voctun candy and model can Mane Pickens has a birthday on Friday. June 23 Mane t» a former beauty operator widow vfbu. ne^mcn Dr George Mww a * Arretor dentist and I fare ri'Mm, _ She. too. is a volunteer lending het service* to the local historical society and especially its effort* to acquire aid renovate the depot, rhe library, the Lakewood Ambulance and SaturJas. June 24 is open house at me depot Irum noon to r> p m Thi* is the da* I of eshibtt* pertaining to the Lake Odessa High School with souvenirs advertising the Brownells to observe 50th anniversary A gtdden wedding annuersary will be ebsened * n Saturday June 24 bs Stan and Kate ilk.ai Bn-wnell The <s.a*».wi will be celebrated with a famils dinner The BrvwncQ* children a-x Dan I'd Lmda Jef­ frey. Mike and Karen Helton and Das id and iTlfu Brownell Sun and Kate have fisc grandchildren and :.*rce great-grand- June II inc iahjv.-------- ( arUyn and Wayne DcPlxty ol rural Ionia of Bill and Carol Louise (Hechti (forty*.a ol |UI> Brown Road Lois DePutty of Ionia is c great-grandparent as are June and Theron Hecht of Brown Road - *■ ------- - «• -* new ol the BclinJ piupcrt' A foundjlnm ... >" na» _ the curse from Nash Road onto Thompson Rtsad south of Clarksville K-ddkr Lake Road ha* vc.eral new house* within tf»e I Unix D»i> year there will be a new item for sale, a trnket bos in gla** with a picture of the 1922 sshcxil Hens ( arcs will be the hostesSunlas June 25 i* the final Sur.da* tor Pastor i furies Mudd* and wile Ida to be at judging of exhibit* m the A T Da*i* build­ ing a bobbin lace dcmun»Uation at 1 and February They punned *”** Administration Uednevdav June 25 is the date fur the m«<mhh immunization clime of the Ionia County Health Ikpartmcn: m the basement of Central I M< h-r the opening Bolthouses celebrate 25th anniversary Sathan and '"hnUifte Boathouse are cckNainjc ihc>r 25th antu*enan on June 25. 20U) with a pif ruax at the home of her parents. Ib*5 W Star Rd . Kaau.*p from I tv 5 p m SaCor. and Chn* were numed on June 21. 19’5 at the Fmt Bapust Chuth by Me. Raised H *u*crr.an and Re* Robert Tilbart This pig r*»au i* he.ng hnucd by their children .VJbin* Benjamin and ArxL'ea JM1 past lu years One can dn*e nearly any rur­ al r**ad and see nun-agricultural housing The Lake Odessa Fair program .n brief has furncs.* racing daily at I p m from June To through July 4 Thursday. June 2^. ha* a dog show at I p m . an antique tra.tur puli ------—« m..t»jt oeven* at ' orange and bla»k team*, the graduation pu cures from the I92u> through the early Read I Ml Ida will transfer to the Mt Pleasant otluc of the Soviets hccunts Utildren Claflasilk Recent birth* listed from Lake <kkiu ha*e been Tanner Thomas tu Tom and Tammic Newton on June 5. Brandon Ras to Dirk and Deanna Gardner on June 7. Car >un to Ton* and Lon Baker on lune X ‘ “ -A- « ■—-M. 1M1 ight-wcight horse pull m the esenmg Na: urdas has a draft horse sh.*w md dairs cat­ tle judging The- evening feature* I igurc * Demi>litit*n IX-rbv sMndav there is an«4hcr draft hefsc vhuw the attemvon Ladie* Dav and quilt dun* The early evening has the cscninc brings a *cm. tru*k pull Tuesday is the final dis -iith n*' lercru^jn event*, but a puff tract**? pull .n th*, evening and the big •! the parade Reading f rogram al the bun . Bakers to celebrate 50th anniversary n.- * featured a the tNrmc wa* June 22 the week *111 be Hamvard Banter \K»at ’5 attend stors flout on Thursdays The youngest group aa limited to 30. but t<*.au>e of adJit.unal BwoUmenu. the \UtT 'Succeed tn three more That had to be the •axe* « M/»c, fr.nn jsat tho Barry Courty i cold dnnks for sale along with the new 2000 mug* By then the ranker botes planned lor June sale should amsc A man­ ufacturing delay prevent* hastng them on Alumni Day on June 24 The Women¥ FcHuwMup hosted fathers and son* of the ( ongregational Church on Sunday mvming for a Fathers Day brcakfa*t They served a hearty meal with fre*h .ifunxm rollx juice, fruit, and ham ua'a. Ssapt tiunnard Johnson wa» the speaker The nett fellowship esent will be in Sep­ tember The local fire dcpartmert wa* called late Saturday atternocm to the Bruce Pauley home on Fourth Avenue where a grease fir? rumed the kitchen range and did smoke damage tv the kitchen in the parsonage of the First < ongregational Church SHARE with a friend, information on the local and area SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings Banner in their name. Call 94S-9SS4. reader* and a Ulnto* Soever < nanca No<n CA oa^aos «3O3* Was! ibG M <aat nance Soon M Oegraes t W Wear XX Ci faot to na cantartna o» Slaw H-y*wa, m-43 thanew ’*xn Oa deoreae 4703* rw*Q Barr, ’ownar^) Barry Cuurry Mers^an ptrza pam resident •• » Shet h« CvAcr.at thc.cmetcrv Shen •» oeoreat 3JS3* Ear. Merman Pamsarwn Parc* Q»-J>00C-00i.S0 lagt He is a former owner ■»! Medical Arts Pharma.y. a graduate of the pharma*,-* pro­ -SfWU gram a? the I ■*! M . owner of a *uppis .»*r>pans. whi*h outfitted medcal oflisC*. a Grand Rapid. *«h<>ol bvard member wh.- VUOTtn »nt r-jn.cu W1V>5 M Si Chj.h a ,, ----- —• — - • imtn Bc'cr B.-iuli!- BnJlr. n| the la« Her- Sarver-Seeber engagement cold Da*id *«-l ludi fUm»o and Mc*cn \a*sc* ail . t HaUin»< arc fka»*J U* a«> nouns? tN; .•r*|a»M>;r>i •■< ’t-^-r daughter \u»Cia server u» • otes Sccter < 4s\ is the »-t < *»crsl Ss’kii. ul Havings and MA.- *r*J Sails V.**K’ Wuvdland lUMh < i<o 4nd \nyi. arc ytadw ats* *4 ItaUiisgs High Sshnol lhes are planniT..* a Sept Ml 2«M«i wed- sister Ths scar * Art m the Park again falls dur­ ing the time of the local fair Saturday. July i >* the date A full day * program ha* been set for the position with nwsu hour by tu*uf which is free to s” spectators The pitrue hcn.hc* are always clustered around ’he bandstand t.x this occasion so there >» Merman „____—• res part* will t*C I died with more than 150 b>x4h* featuring all marnef of crafts for vale. 15.000 people • more *< less) and tantalizing food I hi* ...mng suf• •*»>♦* ate wife Belt1 iKeUhumi sons Henry. Marty and Harold His sister* arc \p*c» Banlcn Ldelta S*l»« Suuc loidey Rebecca Galas m He wa prcdcseased bv brother Pttfidio I asillai < uw>- M*-a— ------ - •*- ‘ ly./i conuci V«. 1 !•!•) •». C<xnma««i «• conduct a puO at rw fiorvsoaar comar of tha South IQ at vw Non t-2 ot Via nomonat ■-•nrr.c? reading dub • and run. trough Ju.. We report Gillons celebrated 25th anniversary’ sCktrau a tun wait v. ----- -----------, manccs. all free There will be food and at 22C Wat: CovH Streak Kaavsgs tXcrvja- PARCEL f *0M C J TO C 1 ------------------------ . «>» NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS >**.»?. arc r-r. Bleams to celebrate golden anniversary r-— Swwn U» 4 r m there cv *h.» arc grand marshal J rd Sus.c < and half — lor I the even on Robert and Jvy.e iDawvmi Baker were marraed Juts : Rc» MctXxuld. MctNidiU Church in Nashville Mish.gan They b*e at bl M Qakaiad Dr Dcit. r They arc blc.*cd with three wonderful thildrcf) - Sue ard ’steward of Ddkm. Dastd Bakef ’ Ik t. - and Mike and Mary Baser ?f Duwhr.g. ’.-u grand­ children and thaec great grand.h.Uren Bvb retired fnen fr B\*. ,r. ;un4 after .17-1C yean They winter in Hu4w<.. K -nda ------ - «“ ”*c JW An m 0k Pi* *‘ “* “ **' ',m* I,c*rO”f �NOTICES Ann lenders •JOpCt OF MORTGAGE sale Inheritance not owed Lan 1-aMer, I ■ j 1 onccmcj m Hlin..K Io nrth.nj beeJUK „f tamils |. Alcoholic? " w'vmn ,IXI pnMcd "C.ct ts4-br? When 1 “’-l*<d hard *>» l.nle <dder >M h|J foe rrn rrtucrrm* ••“«»oAed.nln>hte. "th 4 k*el ■ ’’Jer HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSMiP PART OF THE WEST 2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST IM O* SECTION 32. TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE ? WEST. DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SA<0 SEC BON 32 THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST UNE OF SAtO SECTION A DISTANCE OF <S2 FEET THENCE EAST PARALLEL WTTH THE SOUTH UNC OF SAID SECTION A DISTANCE OF 240 FEET THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WTTH SAJO WEST UNE. 532 FEET THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH UNE 240 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING TAKE FURTHER NOTICE -.v. Tm ^’<#3 v Express means express HQPf ’OWNS*'® REGULAR BOARD M£r’’NG DATED -hr* 5 2000 ARCATA WVESTVET.TS LLC MARTIN H NEUMAN*. 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Ibr.mcHc A a. • Miller llunur jblr Mention bn. \hdlme .a»d Peur ;-ct. Hund. Dwjl.-S ksl4 accordance jrtur. Bstf' Brandon K.^.a K Hur.'J. rt '•r.ar.nj Uuigcti Mai’hcu tneht \u..c* I l.*>nga. hn-ta len-ter I cm.. Hi« Ds.. IL Prue ’MBCl FOR INFORMATION Pl£ASE CALL 240 5 to 1X1 Kvbm«*n I bn Ik Samamha ’< amc Itvli U*» - Vu Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire. Find Work, etc. F»a • X0C16«A« Call...945-9554 MCplisn. Mchvta Buren Matlhc BIG TENT MrsJall 'I ii/sbcth Jerenn &\BOAT SALE/O U!Wll| Ttoksrom isManmn* ktlrc-, Ukn *K<nla Amsc hnn htr •< oansc Hat ns rd. |kAfk SKpUr... Mhaun H„k„k lktck P2P ( 4W.t|| #/ TUESDAT, JUNE 27 • . Barry Expo Center • « 5778 N. MkfcUonk Rd • K^Ungs. Mich fKF yrLpEHC HANTS ON SALS: wowrS* new MK11: SISSM °*» 40 Pontoons SIMMontaFHiBaats^R* �aM’rovals for lc Library *"*• ■•lumen Tin?whKh *" • W>»«.o« of kHz***i •**" “d i ow«»h*p. »*th a pepeiauo, <«—»sh«|- went con. ***de* «« 2UJ0 ,owl ’"n*" Bnlbmor. To.nUi.n fwd tiKM.,h >o Ulow the hbnry io tt- CC..C UMT Md Md to allot, the hh,^ |0 qu«lif» to hate Ute .talc pay for ol The townships rrrnu contribute to the li- ,UIC equliicU property value m th. ship in order for the library to receive state •»d and money to fund participation in the library cooperative Baltimore Township * SEV for 1999 wat $35 7 million. Walden said Three tenths of a mill would have been $10,709 Taking other income received from the township into consideration, the library needed $5,925 from Baltimore Township by the end of March to qualify for state aid and cooperative monies. Walden said The township contributed co ’ly that amount she said Johnstown s SEV for 1999 was $66 million, which would have meant a re quinement of a $19,794 contribution to the library Taking other income into consider­ ation. the library needed $12,646 from Johnstown Township to qualify for state However, the township only paid $2,000 to the library tn 1999. and has only bud­ geted $2,000 for the library for the 2000­ 2001 year, she wd Walden said Johnstown has tn the past threatened to get nd of its contract with Baltimore and make its residents pay indi­ vidually for library services in Dowling or Battle Creek But ’we filled the township hall up a couple of times with concerned residents." and the township board relented and agreed to pay the $2,000. she said said “A lot of residents use the library and think its important ‘ The library, located on Dowling Road behind the Dowling Comer Store came* just over 12.000 title* It was established in 1941 After being housed in a school and ice house, the library board purchased the current building, a former church In 1999 the library added over 700 books to its shelves through purchases and dona lions from the community It just pur­ chased a new set of Compton s Illustrated Encyclopedias As soon as funding is Th?i.tiJ'" ''•‘"'T « wtair meml'h™'« Lrtu ftxtfwt «««e of oftmamg ln. Tt r,.T-wh,ch r« 67 per«ni of the libran,. Mort.) ft co be the too tmcachip. accnoat/frl f**6*"* of «he Operating income Other income, from such things ns donat ion i. ha»k mtcmt —1 KCOUM the rrm^n.n, 14 percent of mcnor The hhran « re.enun « -.cy umiaMc from year to .ear/ Walde. tatd All the hSrarj .an do it rely on the axrag' atn.-nr .1 rxeieet froo, )tar to >ear and hopt It fecetse. at least that mu{h - a ccnveHrs c*urh on Dew ng R0>a w east of M 37 ■"au« other rr.cnyc nvctiuK. the uh) '■"aostal .uppon Iron, th, t.,.n,h,p. .ht-ld S' a vjNc jnouxt thr Ilb,„ (JS noil budget ” The library budge: for Apni. 2aon t.. ir.-m l«i am to 2 pm Penrod takes manager position in Portland by Mary McDowough Council was looking for tn a candidal, Staff Wrtirr Former Hattinp City Manager Howard Penrod has taken a position as city man □per m Portland. □ town of 4.0U(» people located norhwest of Lansing Penrod began his new position Monday He is replacing Portland City Manager Res Wambaugh. who is retir­ ing Wambaugh and Penrod are working together until Wambaugh retire* at the end of this month Portland Mayor Marion Htlligan :* quoted in the Portland Review and Observer as saying tha: Penrod 'was ev­ eryone's first choice — »'. couldnr even agree on a second ca.~udaxe He wa* very knowledgeable about Portland He wen: out. did hi* homework, and it really paid off for him Howard fus the experi­ ence to slip into this position and do the job well He already has experience with some of the kinds of project* we re looking at — nver trail expansion. nver front development, mdu*’ tai park*, and creating a multi-use housing develop­ ment * Penrod said he backgrounded himsclt «xi the town by spending time .n the cammunity and doing research m the library ’1 think they were looking for someone with experience.' he said, "and I have quite a lot of experience ” He has a strong background :n city finance and econ.mi.developmcnt. two areas the Portland City he -nd Penr.*d ha* a degree in finance from Michigan State Vnisenm and a rrasters m business administration from Wes^rn Michigan University He worked for ft* Council *o»ed 5-4 m-i t«» reappoint him tn the manager s piwiti nc m Portland 'It X'Tle **k«U th h auditor then assistant city manager, then city manager. bef.-re coming to Hastings in 1994 Penrod stayed in Hasting* until this past Januan. when the Hastings City Hasting*, he said. I dr*nt have ah’ f ccwitml over whit council- Je- Jr •*• »*•' The manager *.*i\ at the plea*utc • ’ f-c Penn <d Peer ’d 'till h*e% «. Hasting* «uh bnyse <n P<*tland Red Barons to fly into Battle C When the Red Baton* fly mto Ba’tle Creek Monday. July * they arc not only bringing plane* and pir/a. they are afv> bringing history and *nginalit* The Red Baron- are ht*tnr»cal and will the t'SAF- Thunderbird*, the Cur.adun Snowbirds. an F-15 Dcou>. a Bud Ltfht Micm Jet and the VSAF Star* Pa»a»h no mcsn* museum pieces but rater evert ’>’nw’rcd by J Ad Graphic Ad • * s ■plane i* th; and Felpauwb free The the W K K'll. ff Tcnitina! RJ at :lw s-ath enJ • f the I he b. plane * .«r t ’ tlie >2<fc T ’* mrxle * ire original design k* J Baron held tn even: fan year Ha< Red R rrtre tide* *»n the Red Rif' * bi planes »€»«!••’• d ip?’* *< ’ bring s.-ut registration fc-rm to or You Dan is here for xou .. with the business loan you need and the personal service you deserve. 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OP Got an idea an in feature? �Tna» M«stz<V» Bo»w _ Delton’s Vickery has healthy perspective about athletics I ( lll<‘ l< been i-ne nx> wbv .uni*Vjokcr* t.- J. her *crj hc*t. wtiethcr it» m the ..ji»»fiwm. »>n the hx*ictball ‘ •*"- UrWl itenfl* thank* !v 4 And • ..^J tr m Uell>Hi Keil -rgg High **«•* 2000 Challenge proves that Bany deserves another ride Khat Kthn t.>hcfn<vc:-xd UaU-’Kkdav “ ' —rtlklUtC <*i<U* jr .-..4| her celled a nemrer lhc ilhct 1 -5I- * ibc de*tf« *•' J* *Cl* wfnsM*mus* •* *’ .rc..W ««>“*•"“■ MJdl..'- K«t-;rt Dena® k.e the 7b be around - Him O»*M: * ' aam.- people, doing something that you like"-Dawn Vickery S» hit d •» -X. Ma: v.r*e*l x- *ludC- • ■ h< Panther wrestling pn gr-tr. . - • n t . ■ tf ‘ 4' ‘ X»*’< •• • • fccrtx \ H. U . VICKERY. Jidt Lucas made many hits, boards as a Trojan star >u*s5 !r-t< it V.4 th.it CKpUtl I be Tr«•«:. ’arcJ *<■• <n 1 (•range later. the I t. ,.n. *ca*.’n l..a:naJtK*ni •c pl a*cd lb*’ 21-20 Uiumpti aga.t>*i Kamen in j*a* sent** *cai wa* > i.i« The and then field the Hawkeye* »n the waning momenta tn escape with a one-point named to the O K Blue <iraphi*» All Bam Count* turn* tn hi* junta* and tcn»v< campaign* Haikclhall wa* aiwHiici *(SHt that l.u*a» duelled *n and cn>.>*cd He began playing Bronco* Swing in Hasting*... annual Having* 8»orc*> Go* Ou* ng ..a -rH a- ’iu< , hvrrtay anO «• 0.001 M out Soo->w,n- g 1h« v Jt.ng wat Fooa Camara ano Wana’n Murugan UtwarMy Munx-u'-. • I l"« WMU lamty on nano nctuOad Katn< Baaw'ogaro raroc'or cl atn aiuai. Room (Wactoi o< commurucaiomi Bol»» Kuru iaomanj l»rn » ooaonn 0a«« Want -anna coachi oac> Snaa (mana traca ccacni Boon Rock (tootbu starting Kcntct cooronaior). Chuca Dra*bacn (tootOax Ootenaoa eccrO naton ano (*on Four Haalmgi H.gn Scnoo> g'aOualoa wno racaneo FoUaicn ,HHT' a* a *cbiw he had i«c game again*! Spimg Lakv in whuh h» pulled d«‘*n 2J «c N-und * io anano WMU ware racogn.jaa at *•«' Ina too' ara Shawan ■ MWt Woooa. Joan Hanoannot aM Laura HuOan PcluraO here ara (from «•«) Hubert. *.» FaMpavten «w '"ca t»eo4ant or wiaa ano maraaimg tor anowooor 8 roo, UXX JT '* •’•"*' ana �" •** WwZZT iS?',’ 'Byrea C-2 !S?: NJ. Dmu ... »» ' i-n^ **O*» (Oraaa n—. ,ai «*) । -Utt .. tW 27 ■ *~< •« । ™ik. M •<*»<•»» 6569 M« dfwiuon «~M4 SchuZZ *01 ’ Fru. 'M,44le>.Hc) 3.’ Jeff SreJ2" rL,hk‘’“*h OKt ”l2.M2rtJ. OH. •ml m££oBm£ an average n. u.,u .. _ rtere is . rundown of Both flM| „umhr, 1*2. Nick ArkuJ n------- Z"f’n* EH.«. <G..^ V“,~d <£»g iXo’ffiT'’ » .,■» (UdiMupoli.. IN) .|-, , j„„lfCT AdJ^ < Elmhunt. 1L> (Coloma) 202 3 214 5. Sail. ’ Smith S""h W34: Darcy Bidigardc (Bonoat 202 3. Nadin Mandi (Lake rr'TL i.02 ’■ ,uhc M««’» (ColumNn.OHi l?| g. 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Michael Lockwood (Plymouth) 240 Peie Finnic (Charlotte) 202 3; Roh Scholtens (Grant' Saxon gridders take part in passing scrimmages Hastings High School * varsits football team teaseled to Kalama/.* last Saturday to take pan m a Western Michigan University passing scrimmage The team will now head to Ea«t Lansing Saturday for another sesen-on- seven passing scrimmage that will include 22 team* Sasons competing in the WML* camp included John Bowling. B J Donnmi. Zac Fulmer. Chad Harmer. David Ockerman. Nathan Round*. Malosh scores heat race win Golfers fare well on Fathers Day win in the Super Late Mode! e%ent* at the Kalama/c*' Speedway la«t Saturday and placed 2*th m the feature race Malosh qualified I8tfi and »s nt * 1 Mh in the point standings Flight — I (ire) Bob and Cuarrr 9F. Mike and Mick and was ninth m the feature Bu»h k now ninth in the point standi”F* a*1 Pah.be it The event wm mi Ik-hole piaehunt Here ate the leant that Gaithed al or aear the re at their reepecuvc flight. Stnclmrbg Twenty team, look part in the tournament that waa held oa the Red and WNlc coune. al River Bend DcVnesBI • Jac MeWUlUan: McWi'Iiam. carded a hok-m-oae M Rirer Bend Im 13 He uaed a pHdung wedge oa the 130- 25th In the Factory Stock* Hasting* Brad Shellcnbarger scored a first in hi* heat race, the fifth time he ha* achtfvnd that feat thi* year SheHenbarger qualified ninth, was 24th in the feature and •* n.~ The River Bend Golf Course held its 2a4 Becky Ncwtoa B4. Bob FrwKiKO tad Scon Thwrber B4. Anon Sherk end M.ke like the other two sports. Tefmecr and Toby M<*»r,*ncr‘ K Termeer qualified ***** wa* r’*bm the feature and is no* IW*<hc J*'”* Md all-diainct. all-league and will admit* thM sofib*ll. *loag with and also softball or baseball.* she said Benschoter's life when .he al lead. Kellogg Community College begiaaiag this fall She plan, oa playing both volleyball aad .oflball for the Brwa program, lowing Benschoter oa the KCC volleyball team will be her ' teemmaie. Katherine UK It C**«>4»nng •i***' the Sat urdas r slrtau l!h U*v — , _ <>.. NHt « edandat I »*ird** Modified^ *«•* Spxnman *ar* *n ’ 411 MK-h .4>tct« a. .-omyuire. Sure, lhai we need t * yaryh up i” the 1 in rhe edu-auoe vivid by' * ever, kid .nd eren ind'.idv*' tcvmih in the point ttandm** Other area repR*caiat'*e» were John Montgomery qmlif»<*l ,7,lh<i*t' in the feature aed r»«^ , Wl And CH Bush and Larry Pahlke Jr Bush qualified fourth m the feature, while DahSe qualified math BergAJkrr ‘*5*'"’" VeMCk conirncie I"—,,, uaWAB “Big Wheel Race. ' A <“"J Weekly Racmg Saric l*'f In the SOD (ralurr r.rnt, K.le Saudrr bx* the (cad <w«r Cm.f Krel <« ‘ *iih rmr ijp. remaminr and went <« I-' eaprure die -hecierrd flag In the I ate Mndrl di.nion Ru.t. s«a>rr br|J ,b< -**'»”« R ,J Paoervo to w.n the »M.r <r»lure Thin, lour dn.cn -ompcred la the (MCA Milled twe. lake Moen-k claiming the big Inumpl in the tealure ereM . _ _ Mark Anderson and Tom l re»»msn Muled throughout the Sportsman finale >ilt make their Berlin »•«•*» area, .ut* *’ Berry Count?’c CMORM* a> ■* .’lOX'Wr* h^d in Middle.die. Letevr-M INhon Kellogg Mark V.tk) �leaves Lakewood with sports memories; records —.r waweied 11 tenet* m three sol ley ball and ** *' SUk-'I mure than ju»» play Ley perhemet in a Vikmg* athietu 4 »afvn tetter *" the pa»t m< -** - .enter a* a ^inen^scd U-akeward anjsenwe Her rclentteb. Lakcwixx) w«u» frequently and traveled lu »tate often during Bens»h-*tcr • four scan with si4le*ball and her talent* and the team » success helped her lo earn a M ii.taor* A* a number ut pusi-x—..___ *eni*«f. »he was all-reg*oa. AllBarry County and Ali-Capiul Ciuuit A* a nuuvr Hcn*»fe>ier »a» selected u> the all league and »uuni* wjuad*. anw .. _ suphunnire she earned all league honorable mctMnxi and All Burt* C»«un(s aceV la.Hevbail 11 according tu Ber.»kh>u*r. you re at ? jut peak Benschoter said ■ • then *uu can give it The new »i during the U»f f.-ur years. in Benschoters cstimati »a was the regional triumph against top-fanied Kollaad Christian during her junxv *ca»un Prep solieyball. or prep spurts in gcncraJ. were *cry special U» Benschoter • sollcybaT team III ■serylhing. like nut pr. babl’ e in the crowd ' she Benschoter All Hatt* *■' 10 pul then -K " J ptoiing h-uicitu.; I * aj- n< Jkyball. the n;i G-.ng n.JJ.c h.no-N jnothei ;k.u<r.: »KM u-k !aimed I alway* •" «•* - *h£n • a.nc stand.-' ’enn.le: <« v«w ■«’ '• »«' J" BENSCHOTER Maple Valley’s Emerick finds peace, success running I.»'der.ee tend* • ’ 'uggc*t that R*an Emeruk tr-.> »**run The ?e%e« M-r-c Lalies High Kh.x: glad.-;.* Jd J often and d-J *C. •*» and :ra.k and held athlete !i t tne Li«-n* team* He *a»d there ** a thrill ’.rut -iwass .. mes »r.o; hi* running elK n.* U.c .vtnpcf.tiun when »vure : n.-.’>cd when •» - cross that f r .inc y. - tec- f- -d * E. cr.k sard And ;.u: will icscr .ca»c h m ! .’.J g. ng to rur. Emerick e<T-Mrrd Ht : '.*hcd sw -* »f'cn a. an atr. c: at Mapte ’• a. cy. can. r.g four c.:crs n both .r .* and tra.k Tho sear, he resciscd the I.i n Aw^rd hcuawsc of his eight sarsiiy leuers In .t »ss country. Emerick was a team captain »n his junior and senior campa.;n* wa named all s.athcrr M.. .gan Athlcti. \ .'<.3t.ur t •? > fin- Free *ca* n* and wa* 'amc : the MM' a. - -r.o f and x- . surd - He ’ .cj -c ? .c f a captain scry -.i.e.*, r<ip«nr Jthcr* ’ a. .*e the : g -.1 he Ld h » H». t<*< t.me . ar. x * achieved a: uc Iwh'.o-.. Lar*.rg .-—c held n Grand.’ edge I wanted to. the wind w4* b wingar.d u least! beat m* best.’ Emen.k *cuall* Kwr.n.rg ji Grand I edge was grea’. bat * -a. sprinting he sa.J .. !. h. -,c »•-r e -i j.- Cnarlton w . .r.c which is ncMlcd neatly n the I w. aid rati cr ;-n .1 j. ;-w c- an . pen !x d. Emerick J The -n. r».** •4*tiv .m-.eo :heu ’.;rnc* -;.j ! -. j : . jurK,j o. .c p-/’A '.rjv,4’z '*o ’ - s- -o n«fl - Grana tic^e J '• Benschoter shows prop •ecnn»Qje anc power in threw ng flown this . c e-,CJ sg te *Cf the Laly V-k nqs _________________________ _____________ : »ca» : Uith all-icague pcrti-rmcr* -.!••. cruk. Ken Khoade* and Ju*tir. %cai* Maple Valley ncath had the n *< - j•* •: a league Contender 'Ac ran .«ux ’uirdc-c. *e ?u*t didn: luce runner*/' En■crick *a.j la. pring :»*r ’.tec last lour >ear* b ua. a he* member c Maple ’» a.te* * tra.k *quad He rar. n the si.-.- mu. tu* las* me e*cnti. me ;«* :t ue -’.J xcasiunjily the KBu His •vsi 11. the mile L* <>2» and the two mile ; .an a* a juflu t 1* the ?200 •c a. Emcr .* Ri.h Srnita Kandy « «.v - d X’dtc- C » 4 best • •* . • n b.< 2 JIMI *Cav< V- a : ! ~e:..< teamed up *.th • er' kr. R- adc* earn all- R w. • i ... W ■ urn... • . . ; ! • a• * u *t .ant get eh. Wgb -T Mr. r; ♦. w aid .e - *ce* « rr...c» . nee - C a.: ■ -r* Hanu'.t n helped t.» turn E-. e ha»K -.he u.r.th grade He .. ntir.ed the a.tis.ls •hr .it-.' .. <h . r.a received ui ...jv.a’-.c t.’.'f.i ....I Btlah i. 1. I* He I . «. r^n tra k he was t aid ■ ■ .. i. ■•‘.•i.k .a. d l‘«'. that* wha' . s^he. r-.se: a. V. ;hcr *t .n*pired and actually ■><-ped I- ••<?..* get s’.wud in running was feih * Map *’ Vailes se.iuif Ca**ad* Murphs ...continued from page 13 'Cassady told me to run because she J.dnt want to he the only freshman. Enteruk said '! stuek it out and did pretty good Nut. nls d.J Emcnck and ir.ends like Murphy stick wdh it. they also were the first Lions to tun on the new school track hciit .n IW Etner.ck train* throughout the year, csen during the cold blustery winter when be tends t*kp>ek up the weights Sometimes when the road* azent bad I will gu .-ut and run. so when practice begin* ! wont be too much out of shape In u.c .‘Imsruum. Emerick also made :hc grade graduating tr..rr. M-ple Valley with a 5 He sa-d that it was more difficult for him t.» iir.j success if school than it **a. with cr*- -* c* «ntxy -nJ track ana field H . Map:# \jdle* st of achaesemcnis ir.b.ude resetting the Vademic Letter \*afd ’c.r c a a.en.rer the National Honor Society. being named Homecoming King this past w.nter. rcwcising the Lion Award teigbt sandy euer* being an SM \A Sctulu Athlete and ic.eising the Map c \ alley Memorial Scholarship Th;, tali. En»eruk will attendMishigan State t niserstty where he plans to enter the Electrical TesfuKdogy program 1 -UJ .ted \lI Barts 1 '..unts a* a wr....r -..J .able Player He led the 1. ’iner t* *«.h us u sicmry agaimt then u>.4cleM<JC.M^cr...llc .n Lu.— «<>...< admitv that ’it ball -h. MiJdie* l’.e . »jgcr* did B-; j. Sull, tu - ATTENTION: mere shining Th. RutUnd Chwur Town.h.p ,*nntnfl CommiMion Hasu^j Mi 4gQ$a HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Audit Nobce is heteDy given that the audit ot the Genoal Fund has received and is available tor ■’•bection by appointment with the CWk Wen ....... —'S ».»ni I Murnjy’c riapfauH - VCWAVS A PMUUNC*LOTS tr 20 vn. tspcrimcc 'Free estimates WMe Mamai fStlJ mAMO I Got an idea for an interesting sports story? Give Jim Jensen a call at 945-9554 . ! the siuory user the Brvncc* We snuggled <that year; playing to our abilities but tha? game w4» vraxs It wa* — uiid and the gym w4. packed Lu«a* will venture to Fem* Stale to play lootball «»n a partial *.h *lar*hip Ecm* ha. a solid f-KahaH uadition and Lucas realize* that he will peuhably have tn —• ------ •mpau ihcic ----------- — ।“ probably be red shirted my first year. *«.* I will hit the weights, learn the play* and learn the pmitions on the team Lucas come* from parent* who also excelled m «p.»ri* Hi* mother. Shulyn Bia*ata. wa* an all-sonferctuc tennis player and also played si'llcsbalt at Caledonia High School His father. Gerry, played loothall and baseball in Middlesilic 'Juu being better than sumcone else wtwking hard u> be the best* Lu*a* said Bic benefits arc definite, rl* a great thing * Lusas said tec will mis* his Umcs as a Irojan — especially the walks to the lueMhall lie Id — but he is happy that hi* athtetu moments have nut uwlinked ' I Jo have a vhaiKC to go to that second lescl.' tec said *1 do have a thance *.> »• �, ,y • Mr. Garaev M Slwraun Igraduate o| Kau^,.. Mr Sherman Mrs. Fra «<Wr 45 years «>( vervtcc uoaoime n<al the laiaphcac and the clarinet and »»e wt ’•k. Rita Shoup m IWf Aatbcr VandaCai. Mickacl A Mrlaow Forau.. Ed A Enc VandrCM. Cole. He u wrvi.ed by bn wa. William E 'Bill' Baah. It., of Hau.agt loo mother. Veda Avptnall of Freeport brother. Robert (Delores) Aapnall of Hasungs, btothera-mlaw ft mlcn-tn- grandchiUrra. Gregg A Alicia Bail. Raiaci of Blind Biter. Omano. Cauda, twodier. Ronald G Both of Laming; many Full Military Graveside Semen for Mr 2000 al I 00 F.M at the Fuller Cemetery Bunal will be at Fuller Cemetery. Larry (Kay) Forman of Hauingv. ft Winnie Cohen of Ronda, mwiy nmc* ft Funeral Service* were held on Friday. June 16. 2000 al Wren Funeral Home in Hatitngi. Bailor Jerry Drummond officiated Burial wav at the Fuller Cemetery. Carlton Towndup. Barry County Memorial contribution* may he made to Arrangement* were made by Funeral Home of Ha»ung* Funeral Moras of Hasting* Visit Us anthe i Josephinet Lind*a* ui Na*h*ille. and Bartie < Carole > Lmdray ol We*t Brook*illc. New York, mi grandchildren several great grandchildren, niece* And Funeral Sen tee* foe Mr Sherman were held on Saturday. June P. 200b at the William* Funeral Home m Dclu«n Paunr left Wonien >dGcuicd Cemetery Memorial ownnhuti.wiv to Ik'.tun STU Legion P<»*t 4X4 will K ipprcvatcd Arrangement* were made by William* Funeral Home .if Dclum HiIhtuhi Wren cuitfBty hearing m Allegan C<ram P«*Ikc Mid Dcaum induattd u» nu <*c her to a 5 p m mcctiag with Dugan to drop off De butt of her fMtMi. the Gnftamv bacauw tt wa* According to police Dugan, a dam .here they kr« M ftmt o( the Graham rockrcc in hit blue "Elt" Af. Crtstf/lftb. Ingham Regional Medical Center Eli and hi* family were long time resident* nf the Lake < Xfc*a area Mr Catilla* had retired from Fuher Body after <U*eano! *cr\Ke Eli will he remembered a* a loving and caring hu Aind. father and n^ndfathcr He i* tunned »n Bette Bene hi* wile home Arrangement* are pending at (he Beeler Funeral Home m Middlevtlle ' parent* home that night and wa»ed grandchildren, and fw.. great grandchildren Riseral Mtu «ra* celebrated al St Edw ard* Cathobc Church tn Lake Ode**a The bullet pa**ed all the *>y threwf* ha* item, police -aid Dugan * utement m police that Deawn then reached in frtaii of him and fired owe *ho! at Delaine was *upp«rted bi evidence !.x<nd at the vccnc Eileen Graham, whn w«* » inude in hoc the inc If Lieu •»! flower*, the family a«k* tha: me men j I b<*ninbi.ti<m* he gnen tn the South Central Michigan Al/hetmer . A**<Kiatfon '0*1 .«r contact Henry Ca*tillai *l’ 4*2 2**2 t« offer aiMitance to other famdie* <ho*e h*e* ha»e hern affected *y th»* di*ca*e She heard Delame uteam Momm*. j^nt *hr-M jmi bd<*r Del-ea *hM her *tantl) P-’Ikc vi .1 Eileen ru*hed back miulc ’be bouic and lalled 911 arcl reported that her dau/trtcr had yUM killed her ei-hudiaoj and Dugan charge* m ‘ . rnh.Uaal.~»•* ’’’s Graham. «l *> •*““* " P'f hnml Oupcl in I jlc OJou » ox-.vi- »•«•*<’» ”n' ' YTC' _ . ,,,, _ _____ rata oropoMd to b* lo*1*^ to »upport the properhwrlno • USED EQUIPMENT UP FOR SEALED BIDS B» Barry Coaaly Road Coawwiariaa office of the Him (’ounty Road (*ommtw«m 1*25 West M-45 Hghway. PO Bo* IM. ElUaWOi Man**®". Halting*. Ml dSC.M. until 11 O> a m Friday. June M). 20k). f<« the tale of the following — ••—• « T Viewing of CMjuipment ma* he tbrnc any u<™, between 7(0 am and 100 pm Monday through Friday All icaleJ Nd en* elope* mu*t he ptamly hope township BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN «jatwrv ownE«s * •M ojuipmcnt n*** e^e» cou^ Kellegf ConMNMity College dARRV OOkMTV MCMtOAN Sucrutory Arts and Commumcubon DupMmuRi (Bafffo Crauft) Monday through Friday. 7;X • w to 4 30 p m Howdy salary S11.B1 •as€t f*' W**" ‘ SHUT houie when Dclamc get »rio______ • — ------- -a .u- p!ea*c *ign the (amity % Memory B«-4 at OBION KELLOGG SCHOOLS LEGAL N Delaine got mm (he car with her father ad a* Dugan leaned mward Delao* to Buna' wa* *n Iale*ide t.'emetcn NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING The pbinMfB owa negligent* the LA hi SI KG ■ Htbrion *Eir M Cx*tlla*. Sr . age KO. «•! LanMWg pa**cd MIDDLEVILLE - Mr Michael J Rogen, age 56. of Middleville, huxbxnd of Janice L. Rogen, fahter nf Jawm and Margaret (Cbm* RogemFouer. pj**ed away on Wednesday. June 21. 20^0 at Allegedly luffersd uonaJ and/r< ncgl.geat acu of Dfti huuDrauw deccaBcd. andGftrBm Look Around PROTECT YOUR �that £ "" 7hlk Otoe. >1.4 •>' *<•* to, l.».h..MlaN.< ,«H *>«»»£ . ...... k his t<aJ ••■ ,be continue* to t (.xccnxol TL< G-ly-r Campbeir. . er CLASSIFIEDS —w P«*-> M“ >“ k arc M.B.W Mr a..«?UMP«~.r<- »pwNcl.«O“J,*—1 OI,»CI rteAk-J AJ Lk-ouv u> . ***<‘ aJSz toX; ■*< *-2 . k^b^uytro k.-r ur>LC !<«■•» •«»' F1‘*' MtoAtoCOl he -"U-W ,.!« 1Fr«n«< »> vr"^-=» •«" w oamb.* uaxthmm® refer kttMito. •’ I.UBOMBLHlllBtVJBern WITH W Hr MERCIBl <H IBOABD INCLLIH-N IWIILER. FISH »INCH AL MON. Tl BIS AND NEGOTIABLE »!*••«• A<~. >1-1 I B A WFNt MurtCofc MWIA ttiMOHKLOh * imu KKko iduin n k NllTIONW K.<»' »•■■• A F««|NX1 n-M* " ,a HU-* WT. "There seem. T.kx-r« C«» Hubc.k -I >be Hikun^k Po«l ol .hc M ■<*»•“ S»JXS WJUt. 25. «- *>'-* •« '"••'•A"*1 a77**"t: onh ««K. Bai Barn Cvuatv Froiecutor Amy Kusata agreed i • re flate the cmpnal plea apecment and agxn a»k fur no jail time. thi% time »»th the bte^mg of Dcanng I d r.; agree *,:h *** P:eJ arecBKnlUtC *a.d Ihurwda* I dun t agree with IU» to .....J »ith the agreement under the circumstan.es I cwddn: Use with the povwbiMy lifted from Ok wcnc to SpCkUvn. by Aer.-mcd hclhtopcr __ Other afenuek a.vikiinf a. toe uenc were Freeport fin. rc.pk.nden and the trwi the charge would he reduced to a mi*- Th-crupplc Tuwnkhip Emcrfenc. Scnnxi Huhcn .ord Waller and Unofla. had n.-l been drinking Jemex**- ’ Olncr ciuckJ . «lub4 <n> coowm r1” .no* HtVINC TOWNSHir Hu.r.u. .n C-Nl .K ".>«cn Im nomtuI ctmnwaI <M . Her c« U>en >vuek another cm. dr.»en by •r««JBook1"- *1- “• Htobnp. »hk> wa» treated a. Pennock Hu.p.ul and rekaaed Hc »a» »earing . N<ait<i: when the crash .Kvurvcd. Hubers said The NoeItoAop)U1 konunued on n> w»j.‘ void Huber. ^a. - .u Ccru.nl> ai>>bud> wrth ,n|lxmal.k.n..»keNltoCall|thcSuKPulwc ____ The Walken, wlto were me weanne toalbcln when .he vTaah kAktorra. were *u- Motorcycle cradles into car. one person still hospilalited ua ia<m •>< i'U» t tom. »kr». U(KM>HMHAn<H .hedwied t.» Nfg n Gouloucc wrJ Oliver tendered the *ccond ,» «i>mc*t plea "bcsaase he J go to jail f»>r MiMK Ml »k*-UIOKM» HklHIk' l»» BLACK r<>vn« i;bnni> iMgi He i. re .pooK.blc fur taking the lite of mumy hold tvu Judge Fisher, or the prosecutor rc'^'nwblc I.* the injustice* vt the judicial mu. %%n«. mxuHinTINi.n Be' H'kin ionnp. lL»U.M MIX I WIRI DI.IKI. It) 1 HANK G tnua WANTi.O rian ANTRIM < Ol Ml ihi r.Miit <>»<.i.*tn> I'HAMBfBl MN ..toe Ur iam RUTK tU. k. r- iw»inu>.« :...., rwiniin »OB»eLf»».t> homo: icmiMMoimv .-.,. -. lie mg any kind .-f grief whatsocier.* G* - x /c *| racaa ab*o!uicl) nu div rcipec-t ‘ Ml Dan Cvok of the Hastings Fust u! the Michigan State Police Man Smith was a passenger <m a nwtorcyck. driving north un Cherry Valley Road by Rodney Smith. 45. ul Middleville al about 8 pm when a westbound Fu;kb*iner Road car attempted tu make a turn at the intersection Cs>ok said the driver of the car. Lisa Mssorehuuve. lb. ul Middleville, reportedly did not see the muturcyde and pulled out unto Cherry Valley The passenger car then nuucca the motorcycle and attempicd to slop." said Cuok The motorcycle anempied to avoid the car and ended up colliding with the front end of the vehicle." Mourrhuuse and hci 15-year-old Middleville passenger were not hurt Rodney Smith was treated at Pennock Hospital and released Moorehuusc was issued a citation fur failure to yield the right uf way. Man shooting al woodchuck shodtt MWIMMdF'' PRAlSEVILLE TOWNSHIP A SI-year-old Burchett Road resident suffered an accidental gunshot wound tu the knee Thursday as hc attempted to fire upon a woodchuck with a 44 Magnum pivtul. Pratneville Township Police Chief Larry Gentry j;d Gentry »aid the nun wav in the wcKnis behind hi» home when the accident occurred He had the hammer s«<ked back and as he moved it tu his vide, it accidentally di 'cturged." said Gentry The man was struck m the lower knee kap and lower left leg by the bullet and he remains in Kalama/LW* s Br-nv'n Hi-vpital where hc has under gone surgeries and stun grafting Gcr.in 1X4 to. Ocponmcn: bc.-umc .niuluj bc.oax .<1 toe nature ibe ,ojary lo rule out any foul play This wa> ruled an accidental shutting, be said The mon w* ucaieJ bj Pine Lake lire. reiji nUen unto Mere. Anibularxe armed wcrwheimtng.v that Campbell v death was xn agbIch iTcre • no quection ih.> young man O-.-ci uwl ihji Ckrnmg. pcrtapi ink.iXej j Miuaton be <h>'uldbl hive " to uanipun toe ii.-iim to .he hc-puul tu .any thi. the reu of his life ’ Gvuloo/c tuld the court that he has Kr.uwn Oliver since before Campbell s WetoLP G*‘2'EJ°*?,SMIr ■ F‘w -«re token to Pen toil H>»p>ia1 Wc4netoa> when a lb->ear 014 Naahi.llc Jmer allerc4li ran a Hop wen M aNxil 5 p m . acikWj>np to toe Haiunci hm <rf to. Mw-h^-an Store Ptoree ’ death and vxfF.sPIttSON NFFDFf) cantlsbi MOWL .m She urged Fisher tu order that Oliver re­ main in HuMing* during the entire five scars ••! hi» probation Fisher granted the request and said it is highly unlikely be Mill ever c* n.idcr a mutton to amend the prvbati. n order allowing Oliver to leave the 'tate As Oliver fought back Kars. Campbell s si tier Tonya Madtsua looked al him wt.ile clfenng a statement tn the court It doe* not end here.' she said *lf it take* if* re.1 vf tny life. 1 will find cut what happened that night You have no .umpasM m a:«J teciing* tic people Madison aw.to.ed » ! Goulou/e of being di ..'csrvwttu. •. ■xa.’d her mother. Chene Dcanng 'Speaking vn my behalf. 1 regret very THORNAfTLH IOWNSHIP- A-t4ycar->-U MuMWi.lle woman n liotod in Mabie ...ndiln n al PenntNl H.-piLd w.ih mjunc. suffered Mondai when the motorcycle she *»a* un struck a cat at Cherry Valley and Finkbcmer roads, aceurding ft Trouper Foor hrrt when cars collide Trooper, axl Aihle> Mane Foe wU 4m.np eaa. .» Anna Road Aw fee. Km observed a detenorabon of h*» 'I don't know what direction he's head* mg.’ taid Gou1.tqxc Tve seldom Nought a criminal defendant before this court with mvre potential than Ryan. and I believe mat lo be true I believe he u at a cr.m- eomhwcef of Uwreto-c Road when toe m..re4 a ..<v >,<n enJ .., >ln^L Omen b>N«ine Adelle JareaM. W .^N,to. .lie * C" ,u ~F-ta*°* NAto^^^cX.Tb”^^.'*' *1*°•"‘Toto piecereporwu WA.MKII hapcncKCil ru«i Otoe, offered 2. apology to Campbell family ' »u a («.« 'CJ'> Ol..« MU !.□„ Hu*, Uu, h, h.. <•*•1*. whj.h itKltode altCOJ.n# MttlWtt- k.,d «..« -n,, HASTINGS - An undisclosed am.,uni u 14 when two unknown males wtrirrmi »2 ' «W0 Onr. Sai llATOMEk ** *~ ,— rvcOTuncixfcj wwwo. *'* x.u..e, bu. to« b, WW1M MBvicr tovr.ttiM; ...W-Ijil " *•*•»*** acavictak BCbTOMIBLL -low ■*J»A KOMI BU-AR JSt' 7J****-'*VWUfcCil FttFF »<o. MATTA * as taken early Wednesday. Jute •to. dwf noe realieeel to.. <hT7e.ere hodT^nT^ ** *•—" 7 Jo • ■ UNored .. to. boremen, ' b”n h,oi*'1 "*> —• K »en.... h.. "AHttGAttMiMM;: U* ’"•J** -Ato and aj.^,! wa. Richie's Koffec Shop rolls ektim lo burglary «“«r <*>«> wen. ■hro.jf, taCMu , K1>tn1 hccn <;»«M ttap«di " ',K *'"* »' The ...ndtoon. .if toe ...lun. were na known a. pre,. hme Alk«“ -So Warned �JVM 72 XXJO Zillgitt sentenced to probation HASTINGS BETAIL SHOP QUALITY CAR CLEANING 10M DISCOUNT ON COMP INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR DETAILING 0E-’aping . washing . WAirNG . BlU'SC with slrface cleaner 4 pclvmer sealant. VACLVM'NG or complete interior S-AMPOC MOTOR Cleaning combination specials, etc . ircutmtARuen M the ca»e and her remorve and rhe todic«*ion« «,r. e th** *•' certainly wmething that termed rmwc of an au.ident. Kuaa.a to Shaw Oh*iowt|> what the need* it guidance and urvetufe and perhaps vitnr parenting slattet to help het correct the event* that led up to thtt uafertwaie incident Ac<'»tdmg to Zillgitt* Ituthand [>a*c Rev"«»ld* the»r daughter tv 'dmeg we’.!' and ii g«’.rig tohr fme Reyr-H* rbk* -he nodent -K.j’re! *ahe- Zillgt” wh. had j*t K.*e-i • a second child <>ne week eathe* aa* chjngmg the '’’det infant * diaper She fell «4f the bed. and the juvt panicked vaidRcyn -’d* *aviig tha* the »»ah% vopped hecsthrng an« that gtt’ th*M>k her «n an eff< to tettufe the child * Herhing PICKUP ANO OCUVtAY AYAIlABlC. 'N LOCAL AREA ret a* •’ n rather thar rirtHlww ' * attomcv F’Sflk Ht’ *r. * vatd 7j J nt hebe.c dm * a •here there been 4 ’rngthy hist- 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. t < wef so<. ry of e w ei/ss 616 / 945-5607 entwe thn M.|P Zatlfin and Reynold* are Nah tenure »O comply With * litt nf ndet .ailed a -ate ur.i.f rtan f.w .BT» >.,ar #*,. PRftntiRg tkfllt hrf.ee Shaw »,|1 ^ananfct *” m” mg tV <► Idren »Ve . utt.^K "H* flan «.alh f« the to pn.tide a tafe Vwnc f w thetr (hildter tomtintoir emp|>ymen’ t». take pareMteg aiw. a-l attend . watelmg Ttiesr my t«- children who mt ignite ••’alt im n<fd their mother and 'I'M wd Shaw Appaeertl* you ere of a mind •» cmvte the aluMren are vale I! 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County approves tourism initiative See Story on Page 2 State surplus aids Delton schools Bowne shines in all-star win See Story on Page IQ See Story on Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Tuc iao i iinGS THURSDAY, JUNE 2S, 2000 VOLUME 147. NO. 26 PRICE 50* County Board OKs Agency on Aging changes News Briefs: Need for blood at critical stage by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners Tuesday voted 7-1 to support the Area Agency on Aging's revised area plan for fiscal years 2001-0? and its annual implementation plan for 2001. Less than a year ago, two state-elected officials were praising the Barry County Commission on Aging, calling it a “model that works," but now efforts on a different state level as well as Area Agency on Aging officials are changing some of the basics that have been so successful here. County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James cast the lone dissenting vote. James, who also serves on the Barry COA Board, said after the meeting that she voted against the plans-"because I really don’t feel it’s best for Barr}’ County seniors." ' aaty to* raoota at Mood. win be beM from 1 » 6:45 Mdo?. Joly 10. at the St. iCtareh. 11252 HortoRnd Ml toiw ortf '.Jh icMried lev oftcnxwa M Puaoct O-Mptiw to to paMMfr. * M I except A-poxitiee. There she is...Miss Middleville A smiling Samantha VanderSlool (second from right) was selected Miss Middleville at the community's pageant June 23. She is shown here with runners­ up (from left) Rebecca Worth, Andrea Bucher and Kirsten Carver. A story and another photo of the pageant appears on Page 3 of today's edition of the Banner. Commissioner Rod Goebel said the AAA Policy Advisory Committee initially approved the changes, but they had reservations about it” "We have always viewed ourselves as the focal point for county seniors," Barry COA Executive Director Tammy Pennington said Wednesday. "We want seniors to continue to call us and use us as their referral for services." One of the most sweeping changes is that case coordination and support as­ sessment services for county senior citizens who need more than one service will by conducted through the AAA rather than by the Barry COA. Pennington said that change is "a dev­ astating loss" for Barry County's Com­ mission on Aging. "We have provided that service for 18 years," she said, noting that it will amount to a $10,000 cut in funding for the COA. That position, Pennington has said, has been expertly filled by a registered nurse, Mary K Meyers, who still will be retained by the local COA and will still be able to do the assessments for home-delivered meals. Pennington said the hope is that Meyers’ position will grow. But. with the change in the Area Agency’s plan, clients who need more than one service will have to have their cases coordinated by someone else through the AAA rather (han locally with Meyers, as in the past Region IU-B Area Agency on Aging (AAA) determines, among other duties, the allocation of state and federal funds for aging programs and services in both Barry and Calhoun counties. Jennifer Carver, AAA executive director, told the County Board this week that the original area plan document changes were based on comments during a public hearing See AAA, continued page 12 Local embezzlement worst in store history by Shelly Sulser Old Fashioned Fourth planned I Sth annual OW include a threeItmsri writ race. watenaelos seed q&llftg cwatrt. water-carrying re­ toy. frcc*ue» ooateet and a Kerch for a eeedto to the hayrack. Tte emm to free for all children 12 aad amfer. ail Barry County rreidenffi aad everyone who bakes and tetovaapto for the auction Adam­ awa to $5 per person for aoo-resident adtdts (13 Md over). The Historic ViHape will be featartof brews lew maps of lemonade, band-cranked ice cream and btackrauh and carpenter demonstrations Ths 4th of My Veterans Associarion win be offering a chicken barbecue for S3 to veterans and $5 for noaeeaarans from noon to 4 p.m. A separate fee to required for adaatoaioa to the Recreation Area for uk of the bench, boat launch and picaac torhrn on Thorwple Lake. (Additional! News Briefs (appear on page 2) Staff Writer The embezzlement of $38,000 by former Hastings Plumb's Grocery Store cashier Janet Jankoviak was the largest theft case in the company's history, loss prevention manager Wayne Fetterly testified Friday. "We haven't had a case with this high a figure before," said Fetterly. Jankoviak pilfered the money from her register by making false void, cancellation and refund transactions for two years. She pleaded guilty to one felony count of embezzling $1,000 to $20,000 in exhange for one count of embezzling more than $20,000 being dismissed. The Barry County Prosecutor’s office agreed to remain silent about a sentence recommendation, assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz said. Jankoviak was sentenced Friday by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher to spend one year in jail, to pay $38,000 restitution and spend five years on probation. She was also ordered not to hold a job that involves handling money and the last six months of her jail sentence wiL be suspended if she is successful on probation. Fetterly said Jankoviak, 42, of Hastings, was otherwise a reliable employee who worked third shift when the store was less busy. "When we started noticing a high responded that the figure sounded a little high “but it could have been that much." "What happened to all of the money you stole?" Fisher asked Jankoviak prior to handing down his sentence. "I don’t believe it’s that high," she said. "I think it was more like $10- to $20,000 but no where near $40,000. I used it for "She's willing to work as hard as she can to pay restitution." -hmbm mcpmhp* $200 in the bank. "Its a very perplexing situation," said Fisher. "You are 42 years old and other than one drunk driving conviction, you have nothing else on your record. But I can’t ignore the money you stole." Fisher pointed out that not only are the Plumb's Grocery Store chain and its insurance company victims of her crime, but the people who shop in the stores are also victims. "It’s anybody who shops at Plumb's who are paying for your thefts," Fisher said. amount of voids, cancellations and refunds at that time of night and early morning, it was a red flag for us," he said. Fetterly had testified that the total number of such transactions from her register added up to $41,000 between November of 1998 and April of this year. "I gave her the benefit of the doubt that the difference (between the $38,000 and $41,000) are honest mistakes," Fetterly said. Fetterly said when Jankoviak confessed, she was confronted about the extent of the discrepencies, but bills and things like that." Probation officer Judy Brewer, however, told the court that Jankoviak allegedly was dating a former prison inmate whom she said was taking her money for the purpose of buying drugs. "Ms. Jankoviak earns about $750 a month," explained defense attorney Michael McPhillips. "Now, she’s hoping to find a second employment, she has been a good employee, she pays $450 rent... and she's allocated nothing for other expenses. She's willing to work as hard as she can to pay restitution." Jankoviak added that she has only State Rep. candidates to be in July 7 forum The two Republican Party candidates for 87th District State Representative will appear jointly for a question and an­ swer forum at the next First Friday ses­ Sanchez in the November general elec­ sion July 7. James Bailey and Gary Newell will be bombarded with questions for at least an hour, starting at noon at the Thomas Jef­ ferson Hall, comer of Green and Jeffer­ son streets in Hastings. The two candi­ dates' names will be on the primary elec­ tion ballot Tuesday. Aug. 8. in perhaps the most hotly contested local race this tion. Newell retired earlier this year as com­ mander of the Michigan State Police post in Hastings. Bailey has been chair­ man of the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners for the last six years. The candidate forum is being spon­ sored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, and is being coordinated by Jim Pino, the Hastings Banner and the Barry County Futunng Committee. "Tliis forum will not be a cattle call. year. The winner will meet Democrat Henry See FORUM, continued page 2 James Bailey Gary Newell �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 29. 2000 County OKs funds to support tri-county tourism initiative by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A new thrust to try to boost tourism in Barry, Ionia and Montcalm counties re­ ceived unanimous support from the Barry County Board of Commissioners this week Commissioners approved spending $2,000 as Barry's share of costs for a tri­ county initiative to conduct a tourism as­ sessment program. Ionia and Montcalm also will pay $2,000 each. It was noted that each of the three counties is rural and straddles the M-66 corridor. County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James said "the $2,000 will bring tenfold" to the community in a year after the initiative is completed. Commissioner Robert Wenger, who chairs the board s County Development Committee and the county's new Eco­ nomic Development Alliance Board, said the $2,000 should be taken from the county's Economic Development Fund. "The U.S. Department of Commerce. Economic Development Authority has indicated that they will provide a major portion of the funding for the study," Barry County Area Chamber of Com­ merce Executive Director Dixie StadelManshum told the County Board. Michi­ gan State University will contribute $33,000 in cash and in-kind, the Eco­ nomic Development Administration grant will be $35,000 and the West Michigan Regional Planning Commission will give $6,000 The study, scheduled to start in September, is expected to improve the region's ability to implement a coordi­ nated state and national promotion of tourism, Stadel-Mansaum said. MSU's Tourism Center. Natural Resources. Co­ operative Extension Service is conduct­ ing tourism assessment programs for in­ terested communities in the state. An inventory of the region's existing tourism industry will be part of the as­ sessment to determine, in part, (he inter­ est of tourists as well as a market evalu­ ation. tourism marketing campaign and a proposed system for funding from the pri­ vate sector, such as a "bed tax." One of the goals is to establish a Con­ vention and Visitors Bureau io guide and direct marketing and promotion efforts for the tri-county area. Stadel-Manshum said. Tourism contributes more than $10 bil­ lion annually to the state's economy and Barry's share of that is estimated to be $8.36 million, near the bottom of 33 of Michigan's counties, she noted. "Neighboring counties are aggressively marketing their tourism opportunities with convention, visitor bureau struc­ ture..." Stadel-Manshum said. Regarding some questions and con­ cerns she has received, she said, "We're not looking to bring a big amusement park into this area. We’re not looking to do those kinds of things. Let's just pro- The Freeport Hisloricxl Society will have ■ pancake supper from 5 to I p.m. Friday. June 30, at the Freeport Community Center. The rupper u intended to benefit the newly establribed society as it prepares to make repairs to its new FORUM, cont. from page I building. Anyone who can't make it to the supper but wants to help can send donations to the Historical So­ ciety. P.O. Box 127. Freeport, Mich. 49325. Information about the society will be available at the pancake supper. The mtUow sounds of the Pacific '(tin, o-m be beard in the next aag-, ment of the ‘Friday's al the Foun­ tain" series from 11:30 ajn. to I p.m. Friday. June 30. in downtown Hastmps. The free summer gatherings, jointly sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County and the City of Hastings, are held on the Couaty Courthouse lawn. "Fridays at the Fountain* is a place where people can bring friends or come alone, stay for a short time or linger for the full performance, bring lawn chain and blankets or stand on the sidelines or sit on the benches in the fooMnia area, bring a lunch or jnst relax and enjoy the mu­ sic and the great outdoors. Top homemaker nominees sought Seminations for the Barry County Hotnei laker of the Year competition can be made for a man or woman, according to sure guidelines, and organizers are hoping for a good re­ sponse. The entry form is shorter this year. Forms are available in the Bar.y County Fair books, which may be obtained at the fair office, 1350 North M-37 Highway. Hastings, or at various locations around the county. Nominations must be received by July 7. Applicants will be given questions that require written answers and they must attend a homemaker interview reception at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 16, in the picnic pavilion on the County Fairgrcunds. The person who wins the county ti­ tle also must represent Barry County at the Michigan State Fair County Homemaker competition on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Compensation toward mileage and an overnight stay will be paid. The winner of the Barry County Homemaker of the Year title will be announced during Ladies' Day pro­ gram at the fair July 20. The first place winner will receive $100 and the second place contestant, $50. A sash and a tiara will be awarded to the winner. Selection will be based on fair ac­ tivities. variety of interests, commu­ nity involvement, enthusiasm, neat appearance and communication skills. The person named County Home­ maker also will be expected to help develop next year's county competi­ tion. I Lake Odessa Fair will begin today The 66(h annual Lake Odessa Fair wiU begin today (Thursday. June 29) with a dog show at 1 p.m. and an an­ tique tractor pull at 7:30. The big parade will step off at 10 a.m. Friday morning. The parade route travels north on Fourth Avenue to the fairgrounds. This years fair has many of the favorite competitions testing the strength of machines and animals. Besides the antique tractor pull this evening, bone pulling is Friday at 7:30 p.m., and semi-truck pulling Monday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday promises to be a day of contrasts with the ladies quilt show at 3 p.m. and the mud Bog at 6. There will be two days of demoli­ tion derbies, testing engines, nerve and common sense. On Saturday, a figure eight demolition derby is set for 7:30 pjn. and on Tuesday, July 4, the more traditional demolition derby will be at 7:30 p.m. And as per tradition, on July 4, be­ fore the dus», has settled on the de­ molition track, the fireworks will soar into the air marking Indepen­ dence Day. Also planned for this weekend, from 10 a.m. to 5 pan. Saturday, July 1, will be the 26th annual An in the Park celebration, which will include music, food and lots of old and new items from more than 175 artists at the park in Lake O. the County Board. "The partnership has been led by the Barry County, Ionia area and Greenville chambers of commerce, the MSU Exten­ sion offices in each county, the eco­ nomic development offices in Montcalm and Ionia counties and the West Michi­ gan Regional Planning Commission. "A kick-off meeting was held in February, involving elected leaders throughout the tri-county area, tourism businesses and other interested parties. The consensus from this meeting was to move forward and seek funding to de­ velop a tourism marketing strategy and Freeport society to have supper Fountain music series continues mote and sell well what we do have so our businesses can reap some of the ben­ efits." She said tourists in (he county will use local restaurants, gas stations, gift shops, for example. "We need to help these people to keep their doors open and to keep their employees working as well." She said she wants to brag that Barry is "a couaty of lakes. We have beautiful natural resources... and that's what we want to push. "In our area, we rank fourth in the state for the number of public access sites... Think about the people that could bring into our area just for that." While tourists are in Barry, they need to be directed to other attractions such as Historic Charlton Park. Bernaid Mu­ seum, Cheesebrough Rake Factory, Gilmore Car Museum and the Yankee Springs area, she said. "They (tourists) are spending money here when they come here, but we're not even beginning to tap into that money that we should be getting." Dialogue between representatives of Barry, Ionia and Montcalm counties be­ gan last year to explore ways to jointly enhance tourism, Stadel-Manshum told . J nor will it be just a photo opportunity or beauty contest like we’ve seen too often in the past," said David T. Young, editor of the Banner. "We want tough questions so we can get some serious and thought­ ful answers. "And we ask that all who attend and have questions to put them in writing and present them to Mr. Pino. We don’t want anyone to ask a question verbally, we want this done in an orderly fashion." A moderator is being sought to handle the session. Candidates' answers will have a lime limit ’ Pino, the Democratic Committee, the Banner and Futuring Committee also plan to have a "Last Friday" forum July 28 for all primary election candidates for the County Commission who will have opposition in August. Bob Shrauger, Democratic Party can­ didate for Second District Congressman against Peter Hoekstra, will be the guest at the First Friday program scheduled for Aug. 4. All First Friday programs are free and open to the public. Those attending may bring their own lunches, or light fare may be available at the hall. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats. implement a mechanism to market and promote the area for the long term," she said. On a local note. Stadel-Manshum said the Barry County Chamber "is doing re­ ally well" and has 11 new members this month alone. She also noted that the new Barry County tourism brochure has been pub­ lished and distributed. She said the brochure has been her dream since she became affiliated with the chamber seven years ago. The brochure is a way to bolster what the county has to offer. Stadel-Manshum said. "When you look al economics and jobs and so forth, we really need to support the businesses in our local area. These are the businesses that have provided jobs for our residents in this area. In all fairness, we have not done a good job, 1 don’t feel, in the past of helping with that. I see business in the county is really picking up. I see far less business doors shut... I really feel that we're really on the right track with that, with the county chamber and getting our own act to­ gether here with the county tourism group, moving on with this tri-county ini­ tiative," she said. In other business Tuesday, the County Board: • Agreed to close the Courts & the Annex Building on Monday, July 3. "The Fourth (of July) falls on Tuesday and this is an opportunity for a long weekend for our employees," Commissioner Rod Goebel, chairman of the Personnel Committee, said. Employees will be us­ ing vacation time, a personal day or sick day. County Administrator Michael Brown said. Tuesday is a recognized hol­ iday, Brown said, Monday is not. Com­ missioner Robert Wenger, who cast the only "no" vote said he was opposed be­ cause the employees already have 13 holidays, which he said "is more holi­ days than most workers get." County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said he wouldn’t be in favor of granting another holiday, but he didn’t object to employees using a personal day, sick day or vacation day for the occasion. • Appointed Gordon Fuhr of Hastings, Laurie McPhillips of Hastings and James Kinney of Woodland to four-year terms on the County Compensation Commis­ sion. The pane) recommends salaries and fringe benefits for most county elected officials. Fuhr is a retired businessman and-former county commissioner who was also active in city government; McPhillips is a senior buyer for the Hexfab Division and Kinney is an attorney. • Set a 10 a.m. public hearing for July 25 to finalize the Pine Lake project, which involved a state grant to build family housing units for students who at­ tend the Michigan Career and Technical Institute, located by Pine Lake. • Granted permission for County Ad­ ministrator Michael Brown to have a county credit card, limited to his signa­ ture. "We're asking for this because there is limited occasion where a credit card is needed for county business," said Com­ missioner Jeff MacKenzie, chairman of the board's Finance Committee NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice ts hereby given that the Barry County Planning/Zonmg Commission will conduct a pub­ lic hearing on July 24, 2000. at 7:30 p m. in the Community Room of the Courts & Law Building at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan The subject ot the public heanng will be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP CHANGE - A-4-2000 Request to rezone property in Sec 2 of Woodland Township (see outlined area on map). BEG N 1/4 COR SEC 2 T4N R7W TH S 2D 7M 22S W 1298 08 FT TO N R/W C & O RR. TH N 54D 31M 9S W 2272 91 FT TH S 89D 20M 2S E 588 67 FT TO POB Woodland Twp Moore mentioned that Smith's web site has been named one of the top three web sites in Congress, both House and Sen­ ate. • Heard Goebel encourage everyone to celebrate the Fourth of July at the coun­ ty's Historic Charlton Park, located be­ tween Hastings and Nashville. I Speed limit changes in Prairieville Gas, steam engine show is July 8-9 More than 480 gas and steam en­ gines that mechanized America will be on display for public viewing Saturday and Sunday, July 8-9, st Historic Chariton Parte. The park's 1895 Corley Sawmill will be demonstrated and tractors will parade around the village green both days, starting at 2 p.m. Leading the parade will be the 1884 West­ inghouse vertical boiler steam en­ gine owned by the park's founder, the late Irvine D. Charlton. That en­ gine is one of only three ever built and the only one known to be re­ stored to operating condition. Children's events will include a Sawdust Penny Scramble and a Kid­ dies Pedil Pull. Activities abound in and around the historic village build­ ings for all ages. A Steam Engine Spark Show is a highlight of the evening of July 8. Show hours are 10 a.m. to dusk July 8 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 9. The park is located off M-79 be­ tween Hastings and Nashville. Ad­ mission is $5 for people 13 and over and $3 for children 5-12. "...Currently our administrator has gener­ ously been using his own card and then being reimbursed. I don't think that's pro­ tocol for us to ask him (to do that)..." • Renewed a threc-year contract with the Michigan Municipal Risk Manage­ ment Authority to provide umbrella pro­ tection for liability, vehicle physical damage and property and crime. The cost for the first year is $198,641. The second and third year contribution level may be increased, but not more than 3 percent. MacKenzie said the premium is lower this year. Brown added that the reason was because the county doesn't have outstanding lawsuits and department em­ ployees are well trained. • Approved out-of-state travel for Friend of the Court Mike Keeler to at­ tend the National Child Support En­ forcement Association Conference in San Diego, Calif. Seventy percent of the costs will be reimbursed from the state. • Learned that the Central Services Committee, which oversees the animal shelter, will tour the new shelter facility being built by volunteers at 1 p.m. July 13. • Listened to Greg Moore, who works for U.S. Congressman Nick Smith, give a legislative update. Moore said more than $7 million has been set aside for the agricultural risk protection act. Smith, one of the few farmers left in Congress, was instrumental in getting $6 million for bovine TB research for Michigan. Mon­ day, Smith co-sponsored a bill to extend Chapter 12 bankruptcy protection for farmers through Oct. 1, Moore said. An­ other bill is tied up in committee that would grant permanent bankruptcy pro­ tection. He also discussed the high gasoline prices, saying, "with the possible excep­ tion of gun control, no other issue has elicited such impact or input from our citizenry than this particular one. It's felt by everyone... There's not a quick solu­ tion to this problem," he said, noting the multiple reasons. Production in this na­ tion has dropped by 17 percent and de­ mand has increased by 15 percent "which essentially means since the 1970s, we are even more dependent on the Middle East (oil) than we were then," Moore said. Wenger asked if there is still a push to find alternative fuels, such as ethanol. "Unfortunately, a lot of people, including environmentalists see it, for whatever reason, as government waste," Moore said. There are still some ethanol subsi­ dies, he noted. The petroleum industry has purchased many of the patents for al­ ternative fuels, he said. "The federal government has got to do more...," Moore said. Because of close ties between the current administration and environmental groups, "we can't drill (for oil) in many places... As a nation we have to some­ how come to grips with the long view, not just gas prices spiked up for two months to $2. What if it stays that way for the next 15 years? What are we going to do to make sure it doesn't hap­ pen?...We're on the hook." He also said Michigan can help its own cause by providing its own storage for more fuel. Concerning good news, he said, the telephone excise tax has been repealed. Originally, that tax was implemented to pay off the Spanish-American War. "It's going to take three years to get this off our bills... one percent a year un­ til 2002. Over the next 10 years, the gift and estate tax will be repealed, he said. AH of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opp?rtunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (616) 948-4820 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance ts available for pub'ic inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 Wes’ State Street, Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m (closed between 12-1 p m.) Monday thru Friday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (616) 948-4830 lor further information The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnnted materials being considered at the meeting, to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary a»ds or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings Michigan 49058 - (616) 948-4891 Debbie S. Smith, Barry County Cleric PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A speed limit dispute in Prairieville has been re­ solved with the restoration of the maxi­ mum to 35 miles per hour. According to sources, the speed in the village had been reduced by the Barry Courty Road Commission to 25 miles per hour upon the request of a citizen who also serves on the Township Board. But after further discussions un the matter, the speed was restored to its orig­ inal 35 mph on Norris Road between Pine Lake Road and Delton Road, ac­ cording to a press release by the Prairieville Township Police Department "Due to resident concerns, this limit will be strictly enforced," said Police Chief Larry Gentry, "zero tolerance when children are present." According to Gentry, accident statis­ tics and resident concerns have resulted in heavy speed limit enforcement and patrols through the summer on: Pine Lake Road, entire stretch, with heavier emphasis in the Shelp Lake area; Doster Road, entire stretch with heavier empha­ sis in the 35 and 45 mph zones; Delton Road; Cressey Road, with special atten­ tion at the Cressey and Enzian intersec­ tion; Lockshore Drive and Norris, Parker, Enzian and 3 Mile roads. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 29. 2000 - Page 3 Delton school budget shortfalls offset by increases in state aid by Mary McDonough Staff Writer One of tbc "largest increases in per pupil state aid funding that's happened in K-12 education in the last several years" has helped the Delton Kellogg School District offset anticipated revenue de­ clines and expenditure increases this coining school year, according to Super­ intendent Marsha Wells. The Delton-Kellogg School Board Monday approved a $15.1 million budget that included an anticipated $12.9 mil1km in state aid revenue. The state legislature last week ap­ proved a $304 per pupil increase in state •’.id for schools across the state, which was $134 more per pupil than districts were told to cxpec* last year. Wells said. That gave the DK district a total of $6,000 per student in sute aid. The addi­ tional funding allowed the district to add some $656,673 in state aid revenue to its 2OOO-2OOI budget, instead of a previ­ ously expected increase of $367,219. Last year the district received an in­ crease of $190 per pupil in sute aid, which was later increased to $234 per student when the legislature approved a last-minute increase of $44 per student in the 1999-2000 sute aid allocation. Wells said state revenues have been larger than expected in recent years, al­ lowing the legislature the option of ap­ propriating more money to education. "We’re very pleased with the slate aid changes made in Lansing." she said. "We’re hopeful that state aid allowances being established for the next several years will actually come to pass." As part of this year's aid packet, the legislature esublisbed increases in per­ pupil aid of $500 per student in 2001­ 2002. and $20C* in 2002-2003. Wells said. A larger sute aid total for the DK 2000-2001 school year was also pro­ jected because of an anticipated in­ crease in enrollment of 20 students, for a total projected enrollment of 2,160. Weils said. She said a new all-day. every day kindergarten program is prompting some families to move into the district, fueling a jump in enrollment. The all-day, every day program was started in 1999-2000 af­ ter a survey famdies was taken, in which over 95 percent indi­ cated they wanted such a program. The new kindergarten program is help­ ful to families who previously had to provide day care for their kindergartners when they weren't in school. Wells said. Some parents also feel all-day every day kindergarten is educationally advanugeous to their children as opposed to having the kindergartners in preschool or day care programs for part of the day. she said. "We really saw a difference in chil­ dren by the end of the year in terms of their readiness for first grade." Wells said. The increased per-pupil aid revenue helped offset an expected decline in rev­ enue due to reduced reimbursements by the federal government for Medicaid costs. Wells said (a cost usually incurred by special education students). The new budget projects $16,800 in Medicaid re­ imbursements, compared to $55,867 last year. Increased state aid will also help offset increased costs for special educa­ tion in general. Wells said. Continuing enrollment increases in special educa­ tion have required adding special educa­ tion suff for the last several years, she said. The new budget allocates funds for a new special education position and the building of a new special education classroom at the high school. The special education staff person will "be a special­ ist working with us on more severe stu­ dent learning challenges such as autism," Wells said. Special education enrollments are in­ creasing because more children are be­ ing identified with learning challenges. Wells said, and because those chal­ lenges "are more complex and require more extensive services." *Ihe district is initiating a new Family Literacy Program to provide support to children entering elementary school who have learning challenges, she said. A $7,000 grant from the Barry Community Foundation will allow the district to train staff for the new literacy program, which will teach parents simple reading strate­ gies they can use at home to help chil­ dren learn to read. Wells said. The new program "creates a school/family part­ nership for at-risk children." she said. The increased state aid will also help offset expected decreases in other state and federal revenue this coming year due to reduced support by the stale and fed­ eral legislatures for specialized programs such as adult education. Federal funding for DK adult education is projected to decrease from $274,550 last year to $93,000 this year, and state adult ed funding is projected to decrease from $664,444 last year to $540,000 this year. The new budget proposes a 6.6 percent increase in spending. Some of that will be for several new staff people, including an elementary reading teacher, two new middle school teachers, a new middle school/high school music teacher, an ad­ ditional secretary in the elementary of­ fice. a part-time high school custodian, and a new community services adminis­ trator. The latter position is being added as part of a reorganization of the commu­ nity services department, which will fo­ cus not only on community, alternative, and adult education programs, but also include specialized special education and at-risk programs. The new commu­ nity services staff person, Brenda Pick­ ett, was transferred from her position as high school assistant principal. Wells said. Pickett has experience in writing grants and will work to find funds for such things as the Family Literacy Pro­ gram, Wells said. The person taking over for Pickett at the high school will have expanded re­ sponsibilities, Wells said, which required the setting aside of additional money in the new budget for the upgraded position. The assistant principal will work to de­ velop a program to help middle school students made the transition to high school. Wells said. The other new positions were made necessary by enrollment increases. The new budget includes an antici­ pated outlay of $183,300 for new com­ puter equipment to upgrade two com­ puter labs and computers located in high school business classes. The large outlay for new computers made necessary the using of $232,530 in district savings to balance the budget. Weils said — in­ coming revenues are expected to only to­ la! $14.9 million compared to the pro­ jected $15.1 million in expenditures. Wells said money for the computer upgrading had to come out of general fund revenue this year because no bond money is available to use for it. For the past several years the district has been spending $600,000 for technology costs that it borrowed in 1997 via the issuing of bonds. The new budget also calls for spending $115,500 on new furniture and equip­ ment, an expense that is part of a longrange plan for the district to upgrade stu­ dent furniture. The largest portion of the budget, ap­ proximately $12.1 million, is set aside for district wages, salaries and fringe benefits. The new budget reflects an across-the-board increase from last year of 2.75 percent in salaries and wages, in­ cluding those of administrators The budget sets aside $86,572 for the superintendent's salary, $73,436 for the elementary principal, $63,094 for the el­ ementary assistant principal, $70,436 for the middle school principal, $63,711 for the middle school assistant principal, $75,868 for the high school principal, and $66,830 for the high school assistant principal. A total of $2 million is set aside for elementary teachers, $1.6 million for middle school teachers. $13 million for high school teachers, $567,037 for spe­ cial education teachers at all three schools, $265,030 for guidance coun­ selors at all the schools, $311,783 for adult and continuing education teacher salaries, $100,608 for librarians at all three schools, $7,000 for Board of Educa­ tion salaries, $41,837 for the plant engi­ neer, $158,642 for maintenance salaries, $386,922 for custodial salaries, $41,837 for the transportation supervisor. $204,704 for bu, Mg,, $123,508 for community service adminis­ trators. \ Expenditures also include an 8 percent increase for medical insurance premi­ ums. Wells said actual premium costs rose 12 percent over this past year, but the state insurance carrier. MESSA, is using its savings to subsidize fou* per­ cent of the 12 percent increase. The school board Monday also ap­ proved separate budgets for school ath­ letics and the school lunch program. The athletic budget proposes expenditures of $404,553, compared to $366,775 last year, including $60,002 for the athletic director's salary. The lunch program pro­ jects expenditures of $703,613, including $33,000 for the food service supervisor's salary and $187,921 for food service worker salaries. Overall, including all sources of rev­ enue, the district expects to spend $6,800 per pupil this coming year. Hastings Middle School FFA donates to new library The Hastings Middle School FFA has donated to the fund for the new Hastings Library by purchasing a $ 100 brick. The FFA was trying to find ways to help out the community, according to advisor Carrie Cart, and It really hit home to promote education and students becoming responsible citizens' via helping with the new library. 'Many other middle school groups arc giving, even some tamales,' she said. Cart and her husband. Bob, have also purchased a brick, she said. Cart is District taxpayers will get a break this year, as increases in property values re­ quired a Headlee rollback of the school tax levy, which will be 16.8 mills com­ pared to 17.3 last year. The debt retire­ ment levy was also reduced from 1.7 mills last year to 1.66 this year. Wells said the budget this year is "very positive" because it "advances school improvement efforts." County visitor’s guide is ready for summer tourists The first-ever visitor's guide to Barry County is finished and will be placed in highway welcome centers across Michigan. The brochure, "Historic Barry County Visitor's Guide" contains such things as a calendar of local events, a list of area restaurants, a guide to lodging facilities and where to go for shopping, recreation and various services. More than 10,000 guides were being seat to businesses and welcome centers to promote tourism in Barry County. Samantha VanderSloot named Miss Middleville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Seventeen-year-old Samantha VanderSloot was named Miss Middleville Fri­ day evening. June 23. This first ever Miss Middleville Pageant, sponsored by the Heritage Days Committee and Carvcth Village, brought giggles, nerves and applause from an ap­ preciative audience. Selected first runner-up was Andrea Bucher cf Freeport, second runner-up was Middleville's Rebecca Worth and the third runner-up was Kirsten Carver of Freeport. The other competitors were Ingrid Carver. Julie Weaver. Amanda Fisk and Latisha Smith. Giris were judged on their poise, talent and ability to think on their feet. They described themselves and told judges why they would like to be Miss Mid­ dleville during the sportswear section of the program. the old saying, "horses sweat, men per­ spire and women glow." Pageant director Kelli Leep introduced all the girls as "awesome" and could be heard encouraging the girls with "way to go" and hugs. Miss Middleville Samantha VanderSloot is beginning a year of public ap­ pearances. rides in parades and a year of being a role model for other young women in the community. She performed a high energy jazz dance during the talent section. She spoke movingly of the sacrifices her fam­ ily has made to allow her to follow her dreams. Smith opened the pageant as the first contestant. She did not let her nerves get ‘“...all the girls were truly awesome.* -4MI Uap. pagaoat dkwctac Each then selected a talent presenta­ tion. This was followed by an evening gown competition, which included hav­ ing contestants give prepared answers to the question: "If you were an employer what qualities would you look for in an employee?" Each gtrl also had to answer a question she had never seen before. All this was done while glowing with the love of life, (and heat). The girls definitely proved Looking bvely in their evening gowns (from left) were Amanda Fisk. Latisha Smith. Rebecca Worth. Andrea Bucher, Samantha VanderSloot. Kristen Carver, Julie Weaver and Ingnd Carver. in the way of presenting her love of drawing as her talent. Ingrid Carver spoke about a recent mission trip to Guatemala as her talent and had the audience laughing as she explained that she enjoyed concerts as a teenager and that while parental guid­ ance might be needed for attending some hard rock concerts, she didn't think it was necessary to mandate an 18 years old or older policy. Julie Weaver chose the uncommon talent of web page design as her talent. She is determined to succeed in what she has discovered might be considered a "male dominated profession," but she is not letting that hold her back. This prospective Microsoft employee had an infectious giggle and included the audience in all her presentations. Fisk's slow solemn dance encouraged everyone to live every moment. She told the audience that new school safety pro­ cedures "weren't too bad." She did en­ courage the district to move drug abuse prevention programs from the fifth grade to later because. "Fifth graders don't re­ ally know about it." Third Runner-up Kirsten Carver chose to do an expressive sign language inter­ pretation of a song she had learned on the mission trip to Guatemala. She told the judges that community service shouldn't be required to graduate be­ cause, "many teenagers are really busy and having to do service might make them late to class or they might fall asleep in class." Second Runner-up Rebecca Worth overcame technical difficulties and per­ formed a song which told the audience that they shouldn't let "the chain of love end" with them. During her spontaneous answer she castigated the media for spending so much time and energy cov­ ering tragedies and causing pain for fam­ ilies. First Runner-up Andrea Bucher will serve if Miss Middleville is unable to at­ tend an event. She retold "The Giving Tree" by She) Silverstein and encour­ aged everyone to love unconditionally. She also believes candidates for public office should open their private lives to scrutiny. nil the girls received flowers. The run­ ners-up received sashes and savings bonds as well. Miss Middleville also received a $250 scholarship to a school of her choice, earrings from Swierenga Jewelry, and a gift certificate from Babylon Hair and Tanning. She will also have a profes­ sional portrait done by White's Photogra­ phy n Judges for the pageant were Pat Doezema from the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. Ann Jarchow from Carveth Village and Bob Nisonger from the Middleville Lions Club. Scott Leep was master of ceremonies and Rick Leep and Rick TerHaar served as es­ corts. This was a family and community­ based pageant where no one tripped in their long dresses and unfamiliar heels, where the laughter was always kind and in the pageant director's words, where "all the girls were truly awesome." �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursdi-y. June 29. 2000 LETTERS from our readers... Let’s end Barry County Gun Board’s hypocrisy Dear editor: While reading an editorial in the Detroit Neus by Thomas Sowell, “O’Donnell one of many gun control hyproentes," I couldn't help but think about how most local county­ gun control hypocrites also run boards in Michigan. This includes the Barry County Gun Board. Like Rosie O'Donnell, its members want to deny you your constitutional right, but then don’t want to play by the same rules that they want us to follow. Let's look at how parallel the gun control advocates working feverishly to take away the law abiding citizen^ constitutional right are to the Barry County Gun Board O'Donnell is a leader in HCI (Handgun Control Incorporated), which wants no one »o own handguns for any reason, even self­ defense. She then hires a security guard to protect her son and has him apply for a CCW (carrying a concealed weapon) per­ mit to do the job. She wants her children the right to be protected, but not you. She can afford to pay someone to protect her chil­ dren. can you? Another is Senator Dianne Feinstein, a Democrat from California. She wants to take away your nght to keep and bear arms but has a CCW permit When asked why she advocates gun control but then carries a gun herself, she answered, “I know the sense of helplessness that people feci. I know the urge to arm yourself because that’s what I did. I was trained in firearms. I’d walk to the hospital when my husband was sick. I carried a concealed weapon. I made the determination that if somebody was going to try to take me out, I was going to take them with me." Only a couple months earlier however, Feinstein had gone on “60 Minutes” to announce. “If I could have gotten 51 votes in the Senate of the United States for an outnght ban... I would have done it." How is our gun board similar? Let’s take a look When a law abiding resident he or she wants a CCW permit because of fears for life or familie* because they go to place where the crime rate is high, he or she is told they don’t meet the criteria for a CCW permit. The board then liberally gives out CCW permits to retired law enforcement officers (including retired Sheriff David Wood). They are not even required to come before the board and state why they want one. Why? They might arg”c because they have made enemies while in law enforce­ ment. This argument is without merit and substance. The ordinary citizen will need one before a retired law enforcement officer. When was the last time you heard of a retired law enforcement officer (for that matter a cur­ rent law enforcement officer) being assault­ ed because of his/her previous employment as an officer? If this were the case then why don’t they issue permits to the officers who oversee inmates in the jail that they arrest in Barry County? Then you’d have to issue the people who testify against someone, then the jury, then the prosecutor finally but not least the judge. Our sheriff refuses to issue CCW permits to jail staff here in Barry County. If anyone should have one, it would be these people. A few years ago the Michigan State Police even tried to get a law passed so that local law enforcement could only carry con­ cealed weapons in their jurisdiction. They backed off after much pressure from law enforcement agencies around the state. The Michigan State Police lobbyist has pushed for many of the laws limiting the law abiding citizens second amendment rights. This is a good example of elitism and not giving equal protection under the law to law-abiding citizens. They give these permits out behind locked doors in violation of the Open Meet­ ings Act. Now 1 know w-hy they meet behind locked doors, they don’t want the public to see how they discriminate. 1 was given a copy of the minutes for the last five years for the Barry County Gun Board. The list of general permits issued to reads like the “Who’s Who" in retired law enforcement in Barry County. Even after being retired for many years, they are still able to obtain permits. These same people arc not even required to go before the board in person like the ordinary citizen. One more interesting fact I noticed about the list was that of 48 permits issued in the last five years, only two went to females. If they use the excuse that females don't want one, it will be just rhetoric and not fact. In my quest for signatures for those supporting CCW here in Barry County the female pop­ ulation supports this as much as the male, if not more. HMRMNM (JUrite Us A letter: MU|■ . The fastest growing segment in sport shooting is among the female population. They are also very much concerned about the fact that this part of Michigan has had the largest increase (this is Michigan State Police dal? for this district) in violent rape This include the Detroit area. Scary, isn’t it ladies? One local leading law enforcement offi­ cer blew this off as a lot of these rapes are amongst people that they know. I guess there is a difference in being violently raped by someone you know. I asked Gary Newell, who wants to be your state representative in Lansing, if he were currently the state representative for this district how would he have voted on the CCW legislation that currently is being considered in Lansing. He said he would have voted no because it went too far. He’s against the proposal because too many peo­ ple would fall through the cracks. I recently received email from Senator Joanne Emmons stating this was one of the problems she had with Newell as well. 1 The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editors discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published • All letters are subject Io editing for style, grammar and sense • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving '.he function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We orefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. wrong person or a innocent bystander being shot) than by a person legally carrying a permit (less than of .02 percent). Let’s do away with the hypocrisy in our way of issuing permits and give everyone equal protection under the law and start issuing permits to law abiding residents of Barry County. Crime goes down when people are allowed to exercise their constitutional right. This is fact, not opinion. David Stevens Middleville Community center realizes dreams of many who came before Dear editor, “1 really wish we had inJudcd a pool when we built the new high school." “What we need is a galhcnng place for youth in the community." “Senior citizens need a space for meals and recreation and socializing " I heard those comments very early after my family moved to this community In the early 1970s we developed the Community Activities Center, which eventually became the home for the Commission on Aging. That facility did not realize its drcam as a youth center, and it has been limited in its ability to provide services for older citizens. Now we have the opportunity to realize the dreams through our support of the pro­ posed community center. When we vole “yes" for the bonding proposal in Septem­ ber. we will give the green light to a longawaited and long-needed facility for meet­ ing social, physical, recreational and com­ munity-building needs The location on donated land next to Hastings High School will provide easy access to other roc/cjuional facilities (e.g.. walking? running track, fields, tennis courts), lots of extra parking, and the mm|.mmmhm The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. should have asked him if he has a CCW per­ mit. From looking at his voting record as a former member of ihc Barry County Gun Board, he has no problem giving them to retired police officers Is Newell afraid that a permit carrying citizen is an accident waiting to happenA citizen has a far greater chance of being accidentally shot by a police officer (11 per­ cent of all police shootings end up with the kitchen facilities for preparation and trans­ port of senior citizen meals to the center. The center will provide the YMCA a per­ manent home for developing and multiply­ ing its programs. The high school and mid­ dle school will have the opportunity to develop varsity swimming programs, pro­ viding another sport for more students. Meeting rooms will be available for com­ munity groups and events. Work is in progress to plan governance and administrative guidelines, as well as resolve scheduling and traffic concerns. Operational funding is to come from the three partners, fees and other sources. What we're being asked to support is a bonding millage for construction of the center. That millage will decrease each year as the mort­ gage is reduced. When the September ballot day arrives, voters of the Hastings Area School District will have the chance to revisit long-held dreams and turn them into reality. As a famous maker of athletic shoes might put it, “Let’s just do it!" Michael J. Anton Hastings Give CCW permit to citizens To the editor: Holier than thou. This letter is in response to the “Retired Officers have legitimate rea­ sons to get CCW permits" from “Letters" in the Banner dated June 15. I take exception to retired officers having CCW permits when it’s almost impossible for me to get one. I believe if 1 couldn't stand the heat. I 'd get out of the kitchen. I know the law enforcement folks have their ups and downs, good days and bad days. Also, last I knew; farming is the most hazardous profession; with their heavy equipment, long hours, pto shafts, com pickers, cattle that won’t behave and pick you up and throw you two stalls down the bam. silo gases, etc.... Enough of problems of professions. I think there’s good folks and not-so-good folks. I believe the good outnumber the not so good, by quite a large sum. I’ve seen good police folks and disgustingly not quite so good police folks, and again, the good outnumber the bad considerably. 1 trust the majority of Americans. They’re good peopic I trust the gun board, but 1 think it’s wrong for the pressures they have to pul up with in refusing CCW permits. Those per­ sons who arc deemed competent and have a legitimate reason for a CCW permit arc usually granted one. I have a concealed weapon permit, but it is so restrictive, it’s not worth the trouble. 1 am a Christian and I know it’s a God­ given right. Furthermore. I am an American and have paid my dues - a couple of times, like a lot of the majority - and think I qual­ ify for an unrestricted CCW permit. I should be able to get one with pressures from law enforcement or laughed right out of the place. It's not them and us. We are all in this. Alpha Lewis Middleville IJuS Week's HastingsBaNNER PUBLIC OPINION: Dnoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 New library is ‘natural step’ for our growing community To the editor: As a child growing up in Charleston, West Virginia, I spent many hours in our city’s public library. The library provided a safe haven after school and on Saturdays where I could explore the world through books, magazines and maps. 1 first became excited about learning because of the opportunities made available to me at the library. Sometimes I went to have a quiet place to read and somet’mes it was just to get away from four younger brothers’ As I got older, the library's reference resources helped me with school projects. Summer book clubs and reading contests provided me with incentives to continue reading and learning. Everything was free, help was available at all times and all I had to do to enjoy it was just show up! I hope our community will support the building of a new library - not only so our children will have a place to learn and grow, brt also so that everyone in the Hastings area will have access to more books, music, research materials, genealogical informa­ tion and computer technology. Our city is growing and expanding in many positive ways - the new library is a natural step in that same direction toward offering our community the very best we can. Please support this worthwhile project! Father Chuck McCabe Hastings Good safety habits save gasoline To the editor: So, we arc hurting with the gas crunch. And it looks like it might be for a while yet before we can accept the decent price of a gallon of gas. But there arc some things that we can do to help ourselves with this problem. First, we need to get acquainted with our autos and driving habits. We need to learn just how costly road rage can be. Then we need to understand the behavior pattern of good going and Arming behind four wheels. All we need to do is read the accident daily reports to get this picture of death. We can change our habits by slowing down. Speed not only kills, it costs. When we speed, gas is used more greatly. Air con­ ditioners in cars, cost gas. By slowing down and using the windows, gas will be saved, but more important, lives will be saved. When we speed up to keep someone from passing, that heavy quick push on the gas, pumps the flow greater. When we hurry past the speed limit to move in front of the car ahead of us, that takes more gas, and we know that road rage causes deadly acci­ dents each day. So with good driving habits, we not only save gas, but lives. Slow down, take time to know your car better, listen to it. li is the deadliest machine in our midst, yet we abuse the privilege of driving almost con­ stantly. Make your motto, “slow down, speed kills, save lives, save gas." then when you roll to the gas pump, you can feel good that you have done something to help yourself and others too. If we all did this, accidents would decrease almost half. Think about it. Then listen to good safety habits. Bonnie Strickland, Hastings Question .. What about gas prices? Gasoline prices have skyrocketed all over the U.S. in the last month, but particularly in the Midwest, with average prices hovering around the $2 per gallon mark, while they are about $1.60 elsewhere. Why do you think there is such a big difference? 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One is the break in the baseline and the other is because federal and state taxes make it so high." "I don’t know, really. The cleaner gas and the broken pipeline probably contributed.” "I heard il was because of that gas main lhai went to heck somewhere in Michigan." "I don’t know who is responsible, but 1 wish the government would channel money for alternative energy sources because oil is not renewable and the prices will only get worse." "I’m not sure. It’s causing a serious hardship for many people and I hope a solution will soon be found." "We had friends come up from Florida recently and all along the way. they paid around a $1.50, then they got to Michigan and they got hit. It all boils down to Engler. Some governors are willing to waive it (sales tax) but Engler isn’t." �Financial FOCUS Furnished By...MARK D. CHR5T6NSCN of €dword Jones and Co. Investment rules you won’t want to break Second in a two-part series Last week's article looked at general investment guide­ lines To achieve financial security throughout life, you don’t have to be bom nch — although that would help. And you don’t have to be a financial genius — although that would help, too. So what do you need? You need to avoid breaking some specific rules of investing. Let’s examine a few of them: • Don’t ignore asset allocation — You’ve no doubt heard about the impor­ tance of diversification in investing. And it’s true that proper diversification is essen­ tial to investment success. But just how, exactly, should you diversify? One proven diversification strategy is called asset allocation. To follow this tech­ nique, you need to systematically spread your dollars among an array of investment vehicles — stocks, bonds, mutual funds and other securities — to create a portfolio that matches your tolerance for risk, your time horizon and your overall investment goals. A qualified investment representative can help you determine which mix is appropri­ ate for your individual situation. • Don’t chase last year’s “hot" stock or mutual fund — By the time you get around to buying a “hot" stock or fund, it may already be cooling off. • Don’t try to “time” the market — If you knew when the market’s peaks and val­ leys were going to occur, you’d quickly become rich. But you don’t have this knowledge — and neither docs anyone else. Instead of trying to time your buy-and-sell decisions with the cycles of the market, you’d be much better off by making regular purchases in those investments that you LEGAL NOTICES ProtMrt* Court NOTICE TO CREDITORS EMM. <X LLOYD L SIXBERRY OkmmO TO *LL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Th. d+cM+ni LLOYD L SIXBERRY. who Vwrt M »4«S E«M CkuwOM. Ro«l. NMhvO.. Mkftgan dwd Apr. 2* . 2000 Cradkn or m. <***» tn noWM thM Ml cam agans ere MUM wM be torevw barred unMaa preaented » HaMnga C«y Bar*. Mrrwl W Court Street. Hastings Michigan 48056 and wOhm 4 months after the date of pubkcabon of June 14,2000 David A Dimmers (P12793) 221 Sotah Broadway 616/945-9596 Hastings Oty Bank 150 W Court Street 616/945-2401 (&29) Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting believe have a solid, long-term future. • Don’t take your profits too early, and don’t wait to cut your losses — The*< arc really two sides of the same coin. Too many people arc satisfied to sell their stock or mutual fund shares on any sort of “uptick” Had they stuck with their investment for the long term, they might have ended up doing much better Conversely, some investors never want to unload a stock, even if it has lost money consistently and its prospects arc dim. Instead of waiting for a turn­ around, these investors could be using the money for a more promising opportunity. • Don’t overlook the need for invest­ ment income -- As the stock market has exploded over the past few years, many investors have focused only on achieving as much growth of capital as possible. Sooner or later, you also will need your investments to provide you with income. And when that happens, you might want to consider highquality bonds, which can help preserve cap­ ital and provide you with a current income stream. If you’re tn a high tax bracket, you may want to receive your income from tax­ exempt municipal bonds. Ultimately, there are no short cuts to investment success. That’s why you need patience, discipline — and the willingness to follow some tried-and-true investment rules. —STOCKS— The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the previous week ATST SBC Communtcabor, Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical ExxonMobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Fort General Motors Hastings Mtg IBM JCPenney Johnson A Johnson Kmart Kellogg s Company McDonald’s Sears Simpson Industries Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pharmacia 6 Upjohn Wal-Mart Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 33-1/2 46-9/16 77-7/16 22-1/4 44-1/2 53-1/2 32-1/4 82-1/16 18-11/16 19 42-7/8 60-11/16 8-3/4 109-3/4 17-3/4 97-15716 7 27-7/8 32-7/8 33-13716 7-3/8 12-378 4-3/16 26 53-9/16 56-13/16 3285 90 34 96 10.504 46 1B -112 -1/2 +2-3/4 -3/8 •1 •11/16 -1 -1-3/16 -1-1/16 +1/4 •1/8 -1-3/8 — -6-5'8 •1/4 +9-3/8 •1/4 +5/8 +1-3/16 +2-1/8 ♦3/16 •7/16 ♦ 1/16 -13716 -3 ♦2-5/16 -348 •305 ♦693 — ners and Nicki Lynn Scott, Hickory Cor­ nets. William Charles Rook, Delton and Pamela Jo Rook, Delton. Jason Scot Richardson, Kalamazoo and Louise Anne Dascanio, Middleville. Tobin James Haines. Delton and Deanna May Ogg. Delton. Randy Duane DeVries. Hastings and Cheryl Diane Doroff, Hastings. Mark Anthony Hooper, Wayland and Norma Elena Ramirez, Col Quintas, Del Marques. Bruce William Evans, Dowling and Deb­ orah Jean Berry. Battle Creek. Michael Allen Diljak, Hastings and Wendy Sue Beach, Hastings. Jason Lee Newton, Hastings and Carrie Lynn Wilson, Hastings. Robert Martin Halcomb, Battle Creek and Jennifer Lynne Grant, Battle Creek. Thomas Roger Walker, Hastings and Lori Ann Smith, Hastings. Tony Tim Tassos, Hastings and Heidi Sue Cain. Hastings. Carson Alexander Minshall, Hastings and Barbara Jean Clemens, Hastings. • CORRECTIONS • It was reported incorrectly in the June 8 edition of the Banner that James Alden asked a question at the First Friday session June 2. Alden wt present at the question raised about previous request on Pine Lake Road, between Lindsey and Enzian Roads Department reports received and tied During Police Department report more discus- Dear editor: I am writing this letter to let you know of my strong support of the proposed commu­ nity center. My wife and 1 have had the opportunity to live m several different cities that provid­ ed facilities such as these and I believe such a facility goes a long way in providing pos­ itive, healthy activities for everyone in the community. US. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal BuHding, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope. Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Inring, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. The name of Fred Day-Hirt III inadvertently was omitted from last week’s honor roll listing _ for the end of the academic year at Hastings Middle School. Two students in the Hastings Area School System were inadvertently omit­ ted in information the Banner received from the district for the honor roll pub­ lished last week. The honor roll should have included seventh grader • Graham Tuinstra, who had a 4.0 grade point average in the "high honors" category; and eighth grader Angie Jones, who had a 3.4 grade point average in the "honors" category. Middleville, Thomapple offices closed Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all ot Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 3730842. Thomapple Township and Village of Middleville offices will be closed on Monday, July 3, and Tuesday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. The offices will reopen at the regular time Wednesday, July 5. The CD With An Option To Upgrade Notice of Annual Meeting of THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education will be held 7:30 p.m., Monday, July 10, 2000 at the Barry Intermediate School District office. 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings. Michigan. Ail interested persons are invited to attend this meeting. Thomas S. Mohler. Secretary Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education The Option CD 6.77% Annual Percentage Yield 15 Month Term a SWBCSWA Report Monthly Goytngs stated there would be a SWBCSWA Audit Report for next months meeting Cable Franchise Agreement remained tabled Revised Initial Response Agreement with Gun amount of $126 051 00 and tor the F re CM to «gn contract with E-One Opened btas tar hafl ktchen and then tabled the project Discussion took place regarding quiet claim action taken by William Ritchie on 10' easement on Crooked Lake This particular proposal seems to have the added bonus of a swimming pool (and maybe a team) for the high school as well as a top-notch facility for the COA. Hastings needs such a facility and this is a unique opportunity to provide for the needs of the elderly, local families, and school age citizens with a single project Michael Bosma, YMCA Board Member Know Vour LEGISLATORS Moten was made and seconded to have a study done property on Norris Road and Pine Motion ms mado and seconded to approve the conduct of his campaign. If his sup­ port base comes from ovcrzealous van­ dals, I shudder to think what kind of rep­ resentative he would be. I ask that he take control of his campaign supporters and insist they act like mature adults. I would like him to tell them he wants an honorable campaign, to tell them to discuss the issues and abandon the de­ facing of private property. My vote will go to the candidate who will be the better representative, not the one who condones or excuses vandalism. James M. Kinney, Attorney al law, Woodland Community Center would be an asset Those who have been having trouble logging on to the Banner's website at jadncws.com should try adding www. at the beginning of the Internet add-css. Board of Education Minutes at Regular Board Meeting beta May 10. 2000 were approved as presented Comments and Petit tons from public To the editor: 1 would like to comment on the sorry state of the current campaign for State Representative between Jim Bailey and Gary Newell. I work in downtown Hastings and park my car in the public lots. Today (Tuesday, June 27) an unknown Newell supporter vandalized my car by slapping a Newell campaign sticker to the painted bumper. I do not appreciate Mr. Newell's campaign supporters defacing my vehi­ cle in their zealous attempts to get him elected. I sincerely hope the candidate himself is not personally involved in these childish antics. Mr. Newell must take responsibility for program. Barry Intermediate School District Meeting was called to order at 7 30 p.m. Board members present Supervisor Goytngs Treasurer Nottingham Clerk Nichots. Trustees Herzog, and Miller, also present: Deputy Campaign vandalism inexcusable THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Basement War Atpar bf Wat 4ncPor «?• Playing the waiting right now - plus have the good idea? Just give us a game with CDs because you option, once during the call or stop by any Hastings think interest rates might go term, to increase your inter­ City Bank Office, and find up? The Option CD might est rate if rates go up. So out just how easy it is to be just what you're waiting you'll come out ahead, no upgrade with our Option for. With it. you can take matter what. Sounds like a CD. advantage of the higher Darting# Oj» JSank Ntow Window Wptfs Motion made and seconded to approve "pro­ posed" amended Barry County 9’1 Central Dispatch service plan as presented Approved list of outstanding bwls as presented with st«julations m the amount of $147 409 82 Discussion regarding issuance of a building permit when the individual has violations on other existing parcels 1-800-237-2379 HW STSIDt OF SOHMBT HOC*. Normajean Nichols. Clerk □oyd Goytngs Supervisor (6.29) 4126 Eta» M Awnu* ♦ facmond. McNBonqOM • rates of a 15-month term Member FDIC. Annual Percentage Yield is accurate as of 5'4/00. Minimum balance to earn the slated APY is $500. Minimum $500 to open. There is a penalty for early withdrawal. Other bonuses, coupons, or special interest rates cannot be combined with this offer. 1 i �Page 6 - The Hastngs Banner - Thur .day June 29 2000 Michael J. Rogers MIDDLEVILLE - Mr Michael J Rogers, age $6, of Middleville, passed away Wednesday, June 21. 2000 ai home, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was bom on November 9. 1943 in Hastings, the son of Gerald and Ilene (Polhemus) Rogers. Michael was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1962. He married Janice L. Sherman on September 24. 1966. Michael was employed at Blackmer Pump in Grand Rapids He was a past Union President, was on various committees with his Local 828, was Leader of Boy Scout Troop 105. past President of Kai Creek Kickers Dance Club, enjoyed golfing, dancing and was an avid reader. He had just become a member of the Grace Lutheran Church of Hastings Michael will be greatly missed by his family, his pet dog. Tally, dance family, special friends. Bob and Sue Tyner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald C. and Ilene B. Rogers. Michael is survived by his wife of 33 years, Janice L. Rogers; son. Jason L. Rogers of Middleville; daughter. Margaret (Chris) Rogers-Foster of Belding; one brother. Gary W. (Carol) Rogers of Hastings; three sisters. Mary Beth Bieller of Augusta. Georgia, Christine A. (Marc) Bondy of Novi, and Jennifer S. (Michael) Kilijian of Atlanta. Georgia; sister-in-law, Della Busscher of St. James City. Florida; five nieces; one nephew; four great nephews; one great niece, and his pet dog. Tally. Funeral Services for Michael were held Saturday. June 24, 2000 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Pastor Michael Anton officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church of Hastings - Musical Instrument Fund or Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements were by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. ...ar the church ofyour choice * Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HXAftANTVIKW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey farad. Dowhng. Ml 46050 P»«a. Sloe Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Sctmcc 9 30 am . Sunday School 11:00 am. Sunday Evenrag Service 6 00 p m. Bible Stody A Prayer Time Whdneiday mfhtthSOpm ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH SOS S Jefferson Father Charte* Frxber, Pauor Saturday Masi 4 30 pm. Sunday Mauci 8 30 am and 11 00 am, Confewon Saturday 3 3(M 15 p m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hasting*. Mich W Clayton Gamton. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m . ciarao far all aget Morning Worship 10 45 a m Nuncry provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6 00 pm Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m are Rainbow» or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or Tint grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quu (ages 1-12). Youth Mmiitnci or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Aduh Bible Study - No age Imuts WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHI RCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49051 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 Worship Servkct Sunday, 11 00 in. Sunday SdNKd. 10am for all age* GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH fFuraserty the Hauiagt Grace Brethm Cktur*). 600 Powell Rd. I mile esnt of Hastings Rus Server. Pastor Ementus. 945­ 9224 Sunday Services 945 am Bible Classes - for all ages. 10 40 am - Morning Worship. 6 00 p m Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7.30 p m Prayer and Bible Study Shan ng Your Fatih - "Ybu Are Wel­ coming " Church Phone. 948­ 2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Churr* of the HMdBWe Snghcua Conummton" 315 W Center St. (comer of S Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Rev Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr F William Vdctbcrg. Diractor of Musk Sunday Worship Ser­ vices -1 a m and 10 a m Sunday School - 10 a m The Episcopal Church Welcomes You Tnnnv Sunday. June 18 Vacation Bible School dates have been set for Monday-Thursday. Aug 7-10 from 64 pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II am. PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 am Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 p-n evening Service. Wednesday ’ 00 p m Sen ices for Aduhv. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 pm If m- icrested in a free Home Bible Study, please call far more drtails CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship 11-00 am . Evening Service at 6 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p m COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DcAnn Dobbs Phone bib721-8077 Service Times 9 45 am Traditional. 10 15 am Sun­ day School. 11 15 a.m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church. Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7 30 p m For more information call the church office THORN APPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Tunes arc 8 30 am. 9.55 am and 11 20 a m Tuesday prayer and share time 10:00 am. Wednesday evening service 6 30 pm Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p m also Nuncry and childrens activities thru the 4th grade available for all scrvKes Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHI RCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours, Wadjhura. 9 am to 12 noon Sunday Morning. 9 JO • m Sumtay School; 10 M a.m Morning Worship. Sun 5-7 pm Youth Fellowship (Gr. 6-12). Sun evening verv kc as announced in weekly bulletin 6 p m . Wed 6­ 8pm Warriors(Gr K-5th).(Serv­ ing evening meal to Warner* al 6 p.m.). Wed 7 pm - Prayer Mtg (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9 30 a m Morning Prayer. 10 30 am Holy Communion Evening Prayer 6 00 p m For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T Humw wk 948-9604 Rev Deacon David S Mohrhardt 517-627-9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services Affiliated with the In­ dependent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pa ,tor Den Cume, Senior Pastor, Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr Adult Min­ istries 9 30 am Sunday School for all ages. 1045 am.. Morning Worship Service. 6 00 pm . Evening Service. 700 pm. Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p.m . Awana. Sr and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Studv. Choir practice Cail Church Office. 94M-8OO4 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Mo GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing WOODGROYE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 488' i oats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m , Church Service 10 30 a m , Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High WREN FUNERAL HOME 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study 9 00 am . Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office Wednesday. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St. Hastings Rev Mrchacl Anton. Pastor Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. July 2 ■ 8 00 & 10 00 Worship (Summer Hours) No Sunday School 12 45 - BC Jail Worship Thursday. June 29 - 6 30 pm Softball. 7 00 Liturgy Reh Saturday. July I 8 00 NA Tuesday. July 4 - 7:30 Over Anon Wednesday, July 5 7:00 p.m Worship HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor L>sa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Musk. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 a m Office hours are Mon­ day through Thursday from 9 00 am to 1200pm and I 00pm .> 4 00 p m and Friday 9 00 am ui 12 00 p.m during the summer SUNDAY SCHEDULE 9 30 a m Worship. Jr. Church. 10:30 am Coffee. 10 30 a m Radio Broad­ cast August 14th through August 18 - 9 00 a m to 11 30 a m. VA­ CATION BIBLE SCHOOL Our theme this year ts Hob word Stu­ dios FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Thursday. June 29 - 6 45 p.n Praise Team rehearsal Saturdav. July I - 11 00 a m Memorial Se^s.-e for Monty Wolfe followed hy li .Kheon Sun­ day. July 2 - 9 00 a m Traditional Worship Service. 10 00 a m •‘Cof­ fee Hour” . 10 30 a m Contempo­ rary Worship Service The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH- Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Ha«tmgv Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODI CTS, INC. Hasungs. Michigan death on February 26. 1996. Mr. and Mrs. Mosier were members of day. 6 30 p.m. Kid Y Alive for ages BOSLEY PHARMACY "0 CixA Rd M. Dahline (Gurd), who preceded him in p.m. Kid's quizzing. 6 00 p m Evening celebration for all Tues­ Member FDI C il8S Jefferson United States Air Force. He was a retiree of Upjohn Company, where he was in the printing department. On February 19, 1965, he married Ruth - the Imperial Lakes Golf Club in Florida, the Pineview Golf Course in Three Rivers, where they were very active in the Leaderdog for the Blind fund raising. Mr. Mosier is survived by a step­ daughter. Sandra Norris of Delton; step­ sons. Richard (Mariiew) Gurd of Delton, and James Gurd of Bradenton. Florida; sisters, Betty (Walter) Bishop of Bradenton. Florida, rihd Shiriey Paulsen of Kalamazoo; numerous grandchildren and nieces and nephew s. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service for Kenneth will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Private Inurnment will be at Texas Township Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial, please consider memorial contributions to Delton Lion's Club Leaderdog for the Blind or a charity of your choice. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Monte William Wolfe NEWPORT - Mr. Monte William Wolfe, age 48. of Newport and formerly of Hastings, suffered a fatal heart attack on Monday. June 5, 2000 at the stable where he trains his two standard bred sulky horses in Wayne. Mr. Wolfe was bom on February 20, 1952 in Hastings, the son of Forrest "Bud" & Dorothy (Cogswell) Wolfe. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended The Welcome Comers School, graduating in 1970 from Hastings High School. Mr. Wol.'e was married to Yvonne Watson in 1973, marriage ending in divorce. He married Christine Cartright in 1990 and she survives. He presently lived at Newport, near Detroit with access to several race tracks. His passion was racing standard bred horses and the Sunday before his sudden death, he had won a race and was training a horse to race at Hazel Park on the Monday he died. Mr. Wolfe had previously worked for General Motors in several locations. He was preceded in death by Ids father. Mr. Wolfe is also survived by a daughter. Jody Eby of Centerville; mother, Dorothy Wolfe of Hastings; brother, Mark Wolfe of Hastings; sister. Martha Laubaugh of Woodland. Memorial Services for Monte will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2000 at 11:00 A M. at Hastings First Presbyterian Church with Reverend G. Kent Keller officiating. A memorial reception will be held at the church immediately following sen-ices. Burial will be at the Carleton Cemetery in Carleton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Monte William Wolfe Memorial Fund. do 1493 North M-43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Arrangements were made by Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home in Carleton, and the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. ^larolT^Spike^Gurd | Mary Ann Tiller PLAINWELL - Mrs. Mary Ann Tiller, of Plainwell and formerly of Gun Lake, passed away Monday, June 18, 2000 at her residence. Mrs. Tiller was bom in Chicago, Illinois on May 15, 1921, the daughter of Thomas and Sophia (Tomigas) Olshewsky. She married Everett Tiller on September 1, 1942, and he preceded her in death on August 17. 1993. Mary Ann and Everett owned and operated Tiller’s Miniature Golf Course near Gun Lake for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, quilting and loved ans and crafts. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Vai Olshewsky. Mary Ann is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald J. and Margaret Tiller of Shelbyville; sisters. Eva Rumps of Grand Rapids and Freda Olshewsky of Pine Bush, New York; eight grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; several nieces & nephews. A Memorial Service for Mrs. Tiller will be conducted on Thursday, June 29, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis Church, Orangeville, with Reverend Cynthia Black officiating. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 p.m. until time of service. Memorial contributions to St. Francis Church will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. College. Mr. Mosier was a veteran, serving in the HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day • 9-45 am. Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. 5 30 THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER "Prescription* ’ Marion (Davis) Mosier. He was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School, and attended Kalamazoo A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6.30 p m Pastor NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS 1351 North M-4J Highway Hospice. Mr. Mosier was bom on September 4, 1931 in Kalamazoo, the son of Elton and ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Escher. of Hastings FLORIDA - Mr Kenneth A. Mosier, age 68. of Palmetto, Florida and formerly of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday. June 15. 2000 at his residence, where he was under the care of dence Course FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings Kenneth A. Mosier| PALMETTO, Evening Services 6 pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m Peter Wackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 BiNc Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ This information on nvrship senices is provided In The Hastings Banner the churches and these local hoimesses MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Leonard N Cox. age 72, of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, June 27. 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He is survived by four daughters. Barbara (Kenneth) Richards of Middleville, Teresa (Jim) Mullis of Georgia, Dianna (Richard) Knauss of Middleville, and Tammy Twiss of Middleville; three sons, Randy (Rose) Cox of Nashville, Gary (Mary) Cox of Indiana, and Brandley Cox of Middleville; 22 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; five sisters; three brothers; many nieces and nephews Memorial Services for Leonard will be held on Thursday. June 29, 2000 at 2:00 P.M. at Cross Creek Charter School, comer of 76th Street and Kalamazoo in Kentwood with Reverend Michael Stowell officiating. I Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible ( lasses 10 am. Worship 11 a.m.. 4 Leonard N. Cox Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave. Hastings. AM 1220 Tuesday. July Church Office is closed Ohitaaties DELTON - Mr. Harold "Spike" Gurd, age 74, of Delton, passed away Friday, June 23, 2000 at his residence. Spike was bom on December 12, 1925 in Kalamazoo County, the son of Leo and Nina (Merklinger) Gurd. He was a veteran of World War II. serving in the United States Army, and a retiree of Clark Equipment Company. Spike enjoyed baseball and was a Little League Coach for many years. He loved fishing, and tied his own flies, and taught this art to his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed trapping foxes and playing his ukulele and singing songs. Spike was a member of American Legion Post 484 of Hickory Comers. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Edwin and Royce Gurd. Spike is survived by his wife of 40 years, Maxie (McJunkin); children, Karen (William) Anthony of Delton, John (Karen) Scarbrough of Delton, and D. Kay (Roger) Cross of Battle Creek; brothers, Keith (Berena) Gurd of Shelbyville, and Ray (Ada) Gurd of Kalamazoo; a sister. Betty (Robert) Killick of Plainwell; a sister-in-law, Juanita Gurd of Prairieville; six grandchildren; and one great grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside Military Services were held on Monday, June 26, 2000 at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Memorial contributions to Barry Community Hospice or American Legion Post 484, Hickory Comers, will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. the Gladys Hammond DELTON - Mrs. Gladys Hammond of Delton, passed away Saturday, June 24. 2000 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Mrs. Hammond was bom in Barry County on July 23. 1903, the daughter of David and Cora (Holipeter) Aspinall. For over 20 years, she worked for Kellogg's, retiring in 1965. She enjoyed ceramics and crocheting, and made over 100 afghans and gave them to family and friends. Mrs. Hammond was preceded in death by a grandsons, Frank Years!e-y, and Neil Hammond; and brothers. Glen and Curvin; and sisters, Agnes and Iva. She is survived by her husband, Vera L. Hammond, whom she married on January 3. 1922; sons, Lyone Hammond of Hastings, and Neil (Doris) Hammond of East LeRoy; daughters, Margie (Clarence) Trader of Brea, Caliioraia. Vonda Lake of Heber Springs. Arkansas, and Vada (Kenneth) Yearsley of Nisiki, Alaska; sisters, Leona Roberts of Delton, and Donna Rider of Hardy Dam; 20 grandchildren; numerous great and great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, June 28, 2000 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Interment will be at Floral Lawn Memorial Park in Battle Creek. Memorial contributions to a charity of one's choice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delta). Manuel D. Rugg “Bud” DOWLING - Manuel D. Rugg "Bud", age 55. of Dowling, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at his home. He was bom on October 31. 1944 in Charlotte, the son of Aldo and Lawavc (Dodge) Rugg. Bud married Phyllis Hook on May 13, 1972 in Banfield, and she survives. For many years. Bud was a Carpenter and built pole bams, most recently with Norris Consriuciion. Bud was an avid hunter, enjoyed farming and watching football on television. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Tammy Rugg; a brother, Melford Rugg. and a half-brother, Vem Green. Bud is also survived by son, Rex Rugg of Hastings; daughters, Janice Rugg of Cloverdale, Julie Rugg of Battle Creek, and Jerry Rugg at home; a brother, Vick Green of Battle Creek; sisters, Alta Datish of Delton, Naomi Mosher. Ardith Rugg and Rhoda Roe, all of Dowling, Rosa Gay of Battle Creek and Harriet Rugg of Nashville; one granddaughter, Nikki; nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Bud were held on Friday. June 23, 2000 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Tod Vaughan officiated. Interment was in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were Williams Funeral Home. made by the Clifford (C.R.) Ray Boorom JACKSON - Mr. Clifford (C.R.) Ray Boorom of Jackson, passed away on Friday. June 23, 2000, at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; and two sons. Mikel Boorom (Shirley) of Jackson, and Jim Boorom (Diane) of New York; three grandchildren, Andrea, Eric, and Katlin Boorom of Jackson; sister, Bonnie Strickland (Rex) of Hastings. Mr. Boorort’. was preceded in death by his firat wife* Lelo Boorom; parents, Floyd and Arvilla Boorom; sister. Narie Mayo; brother, Ted Boorom. Clifford graduated from Hastings High School, entering the Military in World War II, serving in the European area. He returned home to marry his first wife, Lelo, and work in the refrigerauon business, living in the Jackson area. Funeral Services were conducted from the Patence Montgomery Funeral Home with family visitation. Final Services were at the Skiff Lake Bible Church on Sunday, June 25, 2000. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be made to the Skiff Lake Bible Church, 8277 Jackson Road, Clarklake, Michigan 49234. I Garry A. Young| HASTINGS - Mr. Garry A. Young, age 83, of Hastings, died Sunday, June 25, 2000 al Carveih Village in Middleville. Mr. Young was bom oh June 27, 1916 in Chester Township, Eaton County, the son of Milo & Leia (Berry) Young. He was raised in Eaton, Barry & Jackson Counties and attended numerous schools, graduating in 1934 from Nashville High School. Mr. Young went on to attend Jackson Technical School, majoring in drafting, machine shop and advanced mathematics. He was married to Elsie S. Curtiss on December 4, 1937, and she preceded him in death on January 9, 1992. Mr. Young was employed at the Michigan Bell Telephone Company from 1947 until he retired in 1980. He was a member and Past Master of Hastings Masonic Lodge #52, Past Patron of Eastern Star #7, Past High Priest Royal Arch Masons, Past Commander Hastings Commandry, member Saladin Shrine of Grand Rapids, member Michigan Bell Pioneers. Mr. Young was also preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Ranae Young, brothers. Thane "Tony" Young & Vcryl Young; sister, Gatha Seivers. He is survived by two daughters, Patricia Dukes of Portsmouth, Ohio, and Shirley Hanford of Hastings; son. Gerald (Darlene) Young of Lake Odessa; nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and special friend. Catherine Barry of Hastings. Funeral Services for Garry were held on Wednesday, June 28, 2000 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Daniel Graybill officiated. Burial was at Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte, with Masonic honors by Hastings F & AM #52. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 29, 2000 - Page 7 MCNEWS This will be one of the busiest weekends of the year in Lake Odessa. Today the fair begins with a dog show, opening of the mid­ way and antique trailer pull Tomorrow, (Friday. June 30) is the date for the 10 a.m. fair parade from the village park to the fair­ grounds with lots of bells and whistles. There will be band music provided by the Lakewood High School marching band in summer uniforms, police escort, flags, the grand marshals nding in style, floats, hors­ es, farm machinery and lots of fire engines and ambulances. Friday afternoon from 2 to 4, will be the time for the reception at Fellowship Hall for Ed and Susie Cooley, this year's grand mar­ shals. The public is invited to attend. The Cooleys will entertain fnends and kinfolk for lunch elsewhere. Saturday will have a full day at the fair. Also on July I comes Art in the Park, with a schedule of music and dance every hour for the entire time of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the same time, there will be food sales to accommodate the thousands who attend. Friends of the Library will have their famous bratwurst sandwiches and pop. The firemen will have grilled chicken tenders, the Historical Society will have ice cream treats with a choice of five cold confec­ tions, straight from the Schwann's truck, there will be other food vendors on the grounds Across the street the Congrega­ tional Church sells sandwiches and more in their dining room. On this day, it is nice if one has fnends who live in the area of the park, for parking convenience. The supermarket always has one person shooing away anyone who is not headed I »ward the store The 700 block of Fourth Avenue is closed to traffic and is used for parking for vendors. On Sunday, July 2, the Sebcwa Baptist Church will have a patriotic worship ser­ vice at the park July 2 will mark the first appearance of Pastor Don Fems, wife Jill and son Andy at Central United Methodist Church. Laymen will lead the service and the incoming pas­ tor will be in a pew. A patriotic service has been planned. Guest soloist will be Lora Fabio, a sister of Mrs. Richard Barnett. Saturday next week, July 8, will be the date for the Ionia County Genealogical Society to meet at the Dcpot/Museum. New resident Dale Jackson will be the speaker. His topic will deal with how to publish a family history book. He has published two books on his Jack son ancestors who settled in Odessa and Campbell townships. More members are finishing their applications for First Families For each person who com­ pletes the process, all his or her cousins and siblings arc eligible Hollyhocks are in bloom with their colors ranging from dark red to white Yarrow is in full blossom. Roses are prolific. Hydrangea is coming into flower. Eagle Point Road has been newly tarvta covered with the shoulders yet to be done. The GR Press carried an obituary for Amelia Baez, 74, of Grand Rapids, who died June 18. She had many local relatives. Her sisters arc Hortensia Gallardo on Wash­ ington Boulevard, Esther Silva and Vicki Escobedo. Another sister was Juanita Rodngucz, so she is an aunt of Mike. Vicki and others Maggie Dingcrson of Woodland is listed as a graduate of MSU with a bachelor of arts degree in accounting. Meshia Schultz earned her bachelor of science degree in Richard Winkler of Woodland, Eleanor Sedore of Lake Odessa, former teacher Esther Larson, and Zack Yonk converse at the Depot Open House. (right) A busy crew is on the final stretch of roofing the Richardson house The Dunham sisters Doris Benedict of Indiana and Mary Lou Geiger of Woodland view the 1827 and much older pictures of Lake Odessa graduates at the open house for alumni. The Lake Odessa High School alumni banquet at St. Edwards’ Family Center on Saturday drew more than 275. Rosie Hick­ ey and fnends served a delicious swiss steak dinner. The hall was open for two hours in advance of the dinner for greeting and gathenng. Seating was done by groups of years with advance registration indicat­ ing a choice of seating. Thelma Curtis intro­ duced speakers. There were gathenngs from the classes of 1940, 1950 and 1930. Lowell Thomas, a retired educator, of Beaverton, was the evening speaker. He drew on his professional background to emphasize the importance of inter-family communication. George Speas led the assembly in singing the school alma mater. In keeping with the school colors chosen about 1938, the place mats were black and the napkins were orange Couples who were married 50 or more years were recognized, as were those who had exceeded 60 years of matrimony. Of course, there was roll call of the classes. Geraldine Klahn and Mabie Poff Burleigh were from the Class of 1924. Some of the 1940s classes had the greatest percentage of attendance. The class of 1950 held its anniversary dinner Friday night. The class of 1940 had a noun luncheon at Cunning­ hams Acre on Saturday. Another class had lunch at the local VFW Hall On Saturday' the local historical societyheld its annual Alumni Day open house at the depot museum The register showed 124 who attended to see the display of gradua­ tion composite photos from the mid-1920s through 1963 There were some photos from classes back io 1908. when seniors went to a studio to have a group photo tak­ en. There were special displays of invita­ tions, programs, school souvenirs of pom­ pons, varsity sweaters, mittens and snap­ shots of school activities The 1950 class was the featured group, with their picture in the honored spot above the display cases which had come from the former high school the graduates had attended. A few alumni even checked an old record book to see what grades their parents had earned tn school. It was a joyous time of reunions as Conn. Sister Susanne Dailey with Addison and Jackie had arrived from Utah. Thurs­ day, Lisa and Ron VanderLinden with Chelsea and Reid came Saturday from Maryland. classmates met old friends while touring the rooms to enjoy the school displays, but also the depot. James Streeter of Indiana came for the alumni banquet saH wrted his old neigh­ bor, Millie Scnsiba. The Streeters and Sensibas had lived on Portland Road during Jim’s school years. His family farm is now the site of the 1-96 raceway Alumnus Bill Hershiser was accompa­ nied by his wife, Btc. and daughter as they came for the banquet and the depot visit. They reside in the Detroit area. Members of the Homer and Opal Bartlett family noted were Roger of Minnesota, Dale and wife Helen of East Lansing and Virginia Schrcckcngost of Ohio. The village park was a joyous place to be on Sunday evening as the 126th Army Band, composed of National Guard mem­ bers based in Wyoming. Mich, performed in concert. The weather was mild with a gentle breeze and plenty of sunshine filtered by the abundant trees. The band played from the pavilion. There were likely a few hun­ dred attending, using their lawn chairs or psychology. Do your children know your story of mil­ itary service? Did you read Tom Brokaw's book “The Greatest Generation ’" If so. you may sec the mportance of recording and preserving some of the stones of individual action in and following wartime service. A book to be titled “Chicken Soup for the Vet­ erans' Soul" is to be published a year from now. Submissions up to 1.200 words will be accepted. That is about five pages double­ spaced. typed. Aug. I of this year is the deadline for submission. Surely this area has some stones carried in the memory of veterans of World II, Korea and Vietnam. The actual stories may include heroism, laughter, sense of duty, leadership, reunions, patnotism, closeness in combat, camaradene. One can view sample stones by go.ng online to www.vctstones.com. (below) Lowell Thomas, alumni speaker chats with Roger Cochrun of Saranac after the program. EARN *9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN loin the nursing assistant class at Thomapple Manor and make a difference In the lives of others. The class will be held Italy 17 through Iuly 31 and is not In session on weekends After successful com pletion of state testing, wage will increase to $10.65 per hour. To ensure the safety of our resi­ dents and staff, all applicants are subject to crimi­ nal background checks and drug screens Apply for this opportunity in person by July 12 at: "^ornappie having a picnic meal at the tables, which were covered with red tablecloths and deco­ rated with vases of flowers. The director was very complimentary of the advance arrangements by the Lake Odessa Arts Commission. He was impressed that as they approached town in their tounng bus, they were met by a police car with lights that led the way to the park. They played a variety of music, ranging from the doleful musical story of Gettysburg to a medley of show tunes to patriotic numbers. With the music from each branch of the armed forces veter­ ans or current enlistees were invited to stand. Mostly Army and Navy men repre­ sented their branches of service. A roofing bee was held on Fifth Avenue to benefit Annette Richardson and sons. Organizers were Pam and Jim Seibel. Lunch was provided Thursday by mem­ bers of Central UMC. On Friday, lunch was provided and served by the Christian Reformed Church members. A neighbor to the south provided drive­ way space and an empty garage for food. Cans of cold pop were available for the wofkers. Trucks and equipment came from Lakewood Builders, Klein Bros. Excavat­ ing and Tim Tromp. Workers numbered more than 20. Several worked both days. One group dismantled the ramp which the late Dennis Richardson needed. By Saturday morning, the sprinkler was going on the straw and new grass seed where the ramp had been. The roof was fin­ ished on both house and garage. Tom. Linda and Alex Eckstrom made a surprise visit to his parents’ home Sunday. Meantime their household goods were enroute from Ann Arbor to Newtown, Holloa of Mortgage roraotoaura Side THB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - DetauS has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert L. Misak and Tamara J. Misak, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. f/k/a. Countrywide Funding Corporation, Mortgagee, dated November 29, 1995. and recorded on December 1. 1995 in Uber 646, on Page 311, Berry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTYFIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTYONE ANO 20/100 doters ($75,361 JO). Including intereat al 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice to hereby given that said mort­ gage w» be foredoeed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml at 1«) pm., on August 10.2000. Said premises are sAurterJ m TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lol 3. Johnsons Gun Lake Plat according to the recorded Plat tttereof as record­ ed in Uber 3 of Plato on Page 38. The redemption period shaN be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such safe. Dated: June 29,2000 FOR INFORMATION. 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Pepper Fleck CaSl Carry Oafr Hurry la Before It'* AU Goue MtOrtaMDUl Westens Carpet will be closed for the arh of July Holiday - Saturday. July 1st ■ Tuesday. July ath Open: Tues. - Fri. 10-6; SaL 10-3 • 616-795-3000 210 E. Main • Middleville -jVe're the Bargain Shoppers Carpet Shoppe* �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 29. 2000 A dad driver HMO horror Dear Ann Landen: I read your column about doctors having to answer to the insur­ ance companies, and it really hit home My youngest son is 3 years old. When he was bom, he suffered from mild hearing loss and chronic ear infections. The doctors tried everything, and six months ago. they finally removed the mastoid bone from his right car His physician wanted my son to stay in the hospital for three days following the surgery in order to give him antibiotics intravenously The insurance company re­ fused. the said the IV antibiotics could be taken at home My son is an active little boy and has three older brothers We have had difficulty with IV use in the past, and did not want to nsk problems again The doctor phoned the insurance company and explained why my son should be hospitalized, but the HMO still wouldn’t budge Within 24 hours after being sent home, my son developed a life­ threatening strep infection, and had to be re-admitted to the hospital He was given powerful medications round-the-clock for four days. My son now suffers profound hearing loss due to this infection and the necessary medications. If the insurance company had let the doctor do his job properly, my son would be in better shape, and the whole thing would have cost much less money. It is obvious that the insurance companies do not have anyone’s best interests at heart Itt a!’ about money. - Still Fuming in Ohio. Dear Fuming: Insurance companies are busmess institution?. not chanties, so it is up to the consumer to make the final deci­ sion If the insurance company won’t pay. then you should be willing to take the hit. You can always try to get repayment from the company later In retrospect, this would have been the course to take. Costly, yes, but some things are worth it, even if it means paying off bank loans for years and I didn’t divorce, hut we should have I stayed because I told myself that raising my children w ith a bad example of a father was better than no father al all I was wrong He yelled at me a lot. too Now. our sons are grown and have no respect for their wives. They learned H at home. If we had girls instead, they would have learned that they were supposed to be knocked around, and to accept it. That woman should ask herself if that is the life she wants her children to have when they arc grown She would do herself and her children a much bigger favor by getting them out of that environment as soon as possible She should let her children know everyone deserves respect and that no one has to scale for abusive treatment. Please print my letter for the sake of every woman who is stuck in a relationship with a man who shows her no respect. Thanks for letting me express myself. I’ve been meaning to write for a long time. S T , Jacksonville. Fla. Dear Jacksonville: You have w ritten a let­ ter that deserves the attention of all women, especially those who arc tolerating abuse. If there are children in the home, they will grow up to behave toward their mates the way they saw their parents behave. You can count on it. This goes for verbal abuse, as well. So. watch it. Folks. You arc “giving lessons” and setting an example, whether you know it or not. Dear Ann Landers: My 82-year-old fa­ ther is in reasonably good health, but his driving skills have detenorated no’iccably He often drives me and my children to var­ ious places, but we no longer feel comfort­ able nding with him. Dad has never been involved in a traffic accident in the 50 years he has been driving. Other family members say we are overre­ acting. but I am not willing to nsk my chil­ dren’s lives to find out Dad still offers to drive the kids to their vanous activities, and I am running out of excuses to say no. I don’t want to hurl his feelings, but I am se­ riously concerned. Any suggestions? - Ner­ vous and Anonymous. Dear N. and A.: Enlist the help ot your dad’s doctor. Inform him of the situation and your concern. Insist Dad go in for “a physical.” and let the doctor lower the boom When the word comes from “on high.” he’ll know he has no choice. Gem of the Day (Credit Kenneth T. Walsh, author of "Feeding the Beast: The White House Versus the Press"). Franklin Delano Roosevelt was a master at simplify­ ing and brushing aside the complexities of the nation's problems. He exulted in his ow n dramatic talents, once telling Orson Welles. “There are only two great actors in Amcnca - and you are the other one.” ••••• Forget to save some ofyour favorite Ann Landers columns? 'Nuggets and Doozies " is the answer Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to Nuggets, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.25.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate web page at wwH.creators.com Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Ann Arbor electric company seeks franchise in area by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Quest Energy uf Ann Arbor has made a request of the Hastings Township Board that the company be granted a franchise to provide electricity to township residents. At the township board’s June 13 meet­ ing, board members decided to have the township attorney look at the request be­ fore taking any further action. According to Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield, Quest is one of several private utility companies who’ve requested fran­ chises from the city of Hastings. The move by private energy companies to compete for services in Michigan is the result of deregulation of the energy industry that has been taking place since 1997, Mansfield said. He said the state legislature is still in the process of writing the laws that will govern the process of deregulation, so the city hasn't "aggressively tried to enter into a franchise,” but plans on doing so in the future. Deregulation of energy providers will al­ low consumers to purchase energy at lower rates, Mansfield said. Having more than one company provide electricity and other energy to individual areas of Michigan was made possible by providing for smaller utilities to use the transmission and distri­ bution facilities of the large utilities. The smaller utilities will then be charged for use of the transmission lines. Mansfield said deregulation of the energy industry is being done to break up energy monopolies and also foster competition to reduce rates. The city has given the franchise requests it has received so far to the city attorney. Also at the June 13 township board meeting, members agreed to renegotiate an agreement with the Barry County Road Commission on how much the township will spend for dust control and laying gravel on township roads. The township had agreed to pay approx­ imately $16,000 for gravel and dust control this year. Supervisor Dick Thomas said, with plans to spend about half on gravel and half on dust control. However, the road commission has only laid down the dust control chemical once thus far in Hastings Township, but billed the township $14,306 for it. The township board also agreed at its meeting to spend $900 for a shredder and $149 for a fax machine. The township's old shredder broke down. Thomas said, and the fax machine was damaged by a lightning strike. Also at the meeting, the board discussed the appointment of a part-time assessor. Currently, Thomas is doing the assessing, along with serving as supervisor. But Thomas is retiring, and the candidates run­ ning for township supervisor have indicated they do not want the assessing iob. Thomas said the board has an individual in mind for the job. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Caii...945-9554 DEALS END 7/5 Shoes off? Dear Ann Landers: I hope you have room for one more letter about removing shoes before entering the house 1 do not agree with your position that carpets are made to be walked on. I think you offended a great many Asians and Pacific Islanders w ith your comments I hvc in Hawaii, and it is the custom here to remove your shoes at the front door, re­ gardless of the weather, new carpet or not I am sure this is also the practice on farms and ranches in the Midwest, where shoes might be covered with mud. dirt, or worse Walking around in stockings really docs save the floors and carpets Please reopen the subject - Sandy in Honolulu. Dear Sandy Consider the subject re­ opened I was a frequent visitor to Honolulu in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s. My husband and I were guests tn many beautiful homes, including those of (then) Gov. George Anyoshi and his wife, Jean; Betty and Chinn Ho - he was part-ow ner of the Hon­ olulu Advertiser that prints my column; George and Betty Chaplin, the editor at the time; and the Bicksons of Budget Rent-aCar. No one ever asked me to remove my shoes before entering their home Have things charged THAT much? Do self exams Dear Ann Landers: Recently. I was di­ agnosed with breast cancer I had a norm ■•I mammogram and doctor’s examination, but four months later, through sclf-cxamination. I felt a small lump that turned out to be cancerous. Please tell your readers it is not enough to have regular mammograms, although they are very important Most women discover lumps themselves through self-examina­ tion If ,i woman does not know how to per­ form this test herself, her doctor can show her. or she can get information at the public library I always assumed I would not know the difference between a dangerous lump and the usual oddities in my breasts, but 1 was wrong. Once I became accustomed to the contours of my breasts. 1 immediately rec­ ognized when something was different Early detection and treatment gave me the best chances of survival I hope by writ­ ing to you, some women will begin doing regular self-examination, because it could save their lives - M.M., Who Speaks from Experience Dear M.M.: You have written a letter that could mean the difference between life and death Thank you, thank you. thank you I hope every woman who reads this will pay attention to your simple suggestion 2000 Expedition XLT 4x4 *364 a month/24 month lease, *4,487 due at signing’ <5^0.9% APR" 2000 F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCab with Off-Road Pkg *249 a month/24 month lease, *3,497 due at signing’ *500 cash back" 4.6L V8. Towing Package. 5.4L Triton V8, Automatic 9 Passenger Seating, AC, CD Trammiwon, 4 Wheel ABS, Changer. Third Row Seat AC. Towing Package. 17* Aluminum Wheeli. 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World War II had ended, and with its ending rationing of commodities such as meat, sugar, flour, shoes, gasoline, tires and other items had ended and Americans could again buy a new car. Tractors were .oming into common use for farmers. Women who had worked in industry were returning home, and men were again filling jobs, somewhat more scarce since much war production had ceased The veterans of World War II had enrolled in college under the G.l. Bill and colleges were filled to capacity Television was coming into common use. there were 8 million in use in American homes in 1950. The first Armed Forces Day was celebrated May 20, 1950. Things were settling down to a peace time level everyone thought. The very last thing the American people wanted was another war anywhere. It was with apprehension, sorrow, fear and anger that the country was again going to war and in a foreign and unknown place. At the end of World War il the United States and the Soviet Union reached an agreement, which said that the Soviets would occupy the Korean peninsula north of the 38th parallel and the United States would control the land south of this hne. Kim II Sung became the leader of the north and Syngham Rhee was the leader of the south it soon became apparent to the United States leader that this was not work­ ing out well and another war was about to happen By 1950, it was obvious that the stage was set for this war. China and Russia were supporting North Korea. On June 25, 1950, Kim II ordered his bat­ tle hardened North Korean soldiers across the 38th parallel. They destroyed the South Korean army in a matter of days and North Korean troops captured the capital city of Seoul. President Truman ordered U.S. interven­ tion on June 27, 1950, calling it a "police action*' and appointed General of the Army, JuefofW on July" ^10^ He removed him from this command on April 11,1951, in a controversy over military pol­ icy in Korea and General Matthew Ridge­ way was named to replace him. On April 28, 1952, General Matthew B. Ridgeway was appointed to succeed Gener­ al Eisenhower as supreme commander. Eisenhower was planning to run for presi­ dent. General Mark Clark was appointed as the U.N. Commander in Korea. The first United States ground force arrived in Korea on June 29. 1950. Thus began three years of conflict, lasting until July 27. 1953. The men who were sent there didn't view it as a “police action.” To them it was a life of fighting in the mud, frozen fingers, stomach churning fear, and war with a cap­ ital “W.” They hated the cold, the heat and being shot at. dodging Chinese grenades, and the food was very bad These young men saw and heard things quite unthinkable to them in a foreign land, fighting for their life and for the freedom of a people they didn't know, ana a culture they could not understand. They never forgot :he Korean War. Many of those who returned brought with them injuries and memories which have lasted them for the past 50 years. The families of those who did not return have never forgot­ ten the war that took away their family members. Names of places unfamiliar to the United States began to appear in the newspapers and on television, wmeh began to bring very graphic coverage of the war. Osan. Kum River. Taejon, Hadong. Notch. Pusan/Nakktong. Inchon. Unsan; Chosin. Kunun and Wonsan Hungnam and Seoul began coming into the vocabularies of the news media and the parents and families of the men who had been drafted or enlisted to join in this war. On Oct 9. 1950. corps led by the 1st Cavalry Division crossed the 38th parallel north of Kaesong and pushed northward toward Pyongyang Eighty-six Gls were massacred in this action The war won on until July 27. 1953. when the last veterans allegedly were killed. The Koreans armistice was signed on July 27. 1953. There were several lists of casualties These figures arc still being changed even 50 years later. The latest published in the June. July issue of VFW magazine gives the following figures U.S Europe, etc Deaths outside the Korean Theater 17,355. Nonhostilc deaths. 3262. Hostile deaths. Korea Ground Air and Sea hcjtilc deaths were given as 33.651 with a the total given as 54268 How can this be considered the “forgotten war” with this high of participa­ tion and this level of loss? One factor, which cannot be ignored is that the attack by North Korea was a sur­ prise artack America’s war machine had been nearly dismantled after World War II •NKPAi supported try Sov>e> made T-34 tanks •nvaded South Korea m force Fmihy South Korean and U & farces halted the advance along a front -Much became known as the Pusan Penmeter 3 NOV. 1950-JAN. 1951 I I I I LEGAL NOTICE JUNE-SEPT. 1950 tarth Korea, the CCF launched a surprise attack 'with o.sr.JDOOOO men Th-s caused the longest retreat n US rahtary history. Agan Seoul fed to the enemy Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has beer made •n the conditions of a mortgage made by Randy J Betls and Karen H Betts, husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Nat>onsCredrt Financial Services Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 12. 1997. and recorded on August 14. 1997 in Document 1000376, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Credit Based Al set Servicing and Securitization LLC. Assignee by an assignment dated December 29. 1999, which was recorded on June 2. 2000. m Document No 1045022. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 60/100 dollars ($51,331.60), including interest at 10.410% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statue m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w« be foreclosed by a sale of the mort gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml al 1:00 p.m., on August 3. 2000. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and ve described as: Lot 4 and the South 10 feet of Lot 5 of OA Philips Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded plat thereof as record­ ed in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 19. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) tom ti e date of such sale, unloss determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 22 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 246-593-1303 Tiott A Trott P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fie 9200014308 Ravens (7/20) Notice of Mortgage Foredoeure Seie THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Darrell D. Dean and Dorothy F. Doan, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 23. 19-96 and recorded on September 26. 1996 in Liber 673. on Page 784. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Crossland Mortgage Corp. Assignee by an assignment dated September 23, 1996, which 673, on Page 791. Barry County Records, on and the country was not ready to men into another distant war. The units sent into Korea were undermanned ill equipped and poorly trained. Their anti-tack rocket launchers were inadequate and the infantry regiments had only two rifle battalions rather than the usual three. They didn't have the correct clothing for the extremely hot and the extremely cold climate where they were sent And the footwear they were issued were the wrong type for the kind of weather they were facing. Five hundred Army nurses served in the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) units in Korea along with the surgeons and doctors as they attempted to save lives and relieve the pain of the fighting men. The Korean War had great impact on Fort Custer. At the end of World War II the fort’s use was gradually declined and it was gar­ risoned by a small housekeeping unit. It fell into disrepair until 1949. when it was par­ tially reactivated for the training of anti-air­ craft gunners. When the Korean War began. Fort Custer was refurbished at a cost of $2.4 million and by 1951 there were about 17,000 troops in training there In 1952. the anti-aircraft units were pulled out. And at the end of the Korean War in 1953 Fort Custer was officially closed and placed on inactive status. At that time the facility contained more than 14,000 acres and over 1.068 buildings It became a ghost camp with the mcmones of thousands of men bound for war. Barry County was affected by the Korean War. then called a “police action" or a “con­ flict” without being recognized for what it really was. a war. Barry' County sent her share of men into this conflict” The draft, which had been closed follow­ ing World War II. was renewed on June 24. 1948. so it was in place two years before the Korean War was declared About 2.050 men were sent from Barry County, enlisted or were drafted, to sene during this war period Eight thousand one hundred of the 1.7 million men sent into conflict during this threc-ycar period there did not return and many are not accounted for yet today . Many of those w ho did return were severely wounded and scarred with the memories of what they had seen, smelled and felt The memorial in Washington D C notes a figure of 54.268 war deaths and this figure is probably not quite correct because the count is still out. During this same period . four million Americans fought in other areas such as Germany and other parts of Europe to help control the spread of com­ munism in both Asia and Europe. On Sept 6. 1953. 3597 L S POWs were released by the Koreans In 1999. there were 5.810 veterans living in Barry county Of those 1.510 were from the Korean War period and 620 served in the period follow mg the Korean penod As usual these figures arc subject to some question as to accuracy They arc based on dale hereof the sum o» FIFTY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE AND 28/100 dollars ($57,42528), including interest at $ 500% per annum. •i «11 x Hl »□*««» W>tV<1 • Under the power of sale contained in mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided.nohce is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premis­ es. or some part of them, at public .venue. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 p.m._ on July 20, 2000. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are Lot 6 of Staley (Daniel) Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded plat there The redemption period shaH be 6 month(s) abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period Deted: June 6. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fae #200011927 (7/6) General Douglas MacArthur. Commander-m-Chief of U N. Forces from July 10. 1950 until April 11, 1951. figures gathered by the Veterans Affairs Directorate. Department of Military and VetcMiis Affairs. February. 2000. The Korean veterans came home, carry­ ing with them their wounds, their mcmones and quietly resumed their lives. There was no ticker tape parad’s for these vcterans.no big fanfare, and the beginning of the fight to get them their benefits and the care they needed. But they did not forget what it was like over there, even if they couldn't talk about it too much, it was so painful to them. Now. 50 years later, they are beginning to share their stones Some arc returning to the lands in South Korea u+icrc it all hap­ pened Veterans organizations arc planning a threc-ycar senes covering the war from June 25. 1951. to July 27. 1953. The recog­ nition of this anniversary will continue through July of 2003 Programs arc being planned to commemorate this penod and to keep the sacrifices made by the veterans of this penod real and alive for future genera­ tions The Korean War marked a time when it was recognized by the Kremlin that com­ munism could not be spread by direct force of arms as had happened in Europe dun ng World War II. This war proved that commu­ nism could be contained Now. 50 years later, there arc still 37.000 American troops in South Korea. There is now an attempt for a treaty between North Korea and South Korea Sourrt-' I ’FIT Woguz/ne for June and July. Commemorate Issue. American Legion Magazine. lol !4X. \o 4. Census Chart from the Department of Labor. Michigan Utenins Deputation. February 2000 Looking for a fabulous, affordable Alaska vacation? Start packing. On our 7 day Gboer Route crude vacation, youl sail through the Inside Passage and glide beside incredible ghden and fascinating wWMr YouH see the totems of Ketchikan, the Gold Rush towns of Juneau and Skagway and the beauty of Prince WBiam Sound. Aboard the “Fun Ship^ JUBILEE, youl enjoy fan activities, fabulous meals, the Nautxa Spa. program. Wgas-style shows, a friend^ casino and al the pampering service Carnival is famous for. Alternating northbound and southbound cruises between Seward. Alaska, and Vancouver. British Columbia, departs September 6. CaH now and let us plan your “Fun Ship" vacation to the Last Frontier. ^HCamival.^ The Mok Popular Cruise Line in the World!. bg Craise -’SS" �Page 10 - The Hast mas Banne< - Thursday, June 29. 2000 << Bowne assists All-Star team to win hoop game thriller iii<- h lliink < I it by Jim Jensen Graduations and closings leave wonderful memories Frequently seen and ventured to during the last few weeks have been colored balloons and graduation parties for the local students who graduated from the Barry County area high schools. Just like everyone else. I find this to be both a very happy and sad time. To say good-bye and know that these young, aspiring students are beginning a new life is truly great. Many of them go on to school or end up making money that some of us wish we could have a little bit of. (Just kidding, of course) The sad part of this time is that we will not see them any more on the local athletic fields or representing their former schools in another important, and just as rewarding, activity. At home. I have constructed a personal Wall of Fame to remember a number of these great moments. (At my age. you tend to forget important things from time to time) For all the recent graduates. I hope the you will find the very best, whether that's in work, health, faith or in family endeavors. Each year. I receive a couple of invitations to attend graduation parties. It's a thrill to look at the photo albums, to look at the hardware that signifies the accomplishments of these terrific graduates, and to listen to stories of what transpired in the lives of these graduates during the past years. Seeing and listening to these things keeps the J-Ad Graphics sports department young ai heart and reminds us that the future should always appear bright. To help celebrate this time of year. JAd also attempts to tell the stories of the top athletes from Hastings. Delton Kellogg. Middleville (er. Thornapple Kellogg), Lakewood and Maple Valley high schools. This project began in last week's Hastings Banner and will continue this week and probably for a few waeks afterwards. A sports editor, you would assume, would know everything already about the top senior jocks, but I have found that you really don't know anything until you talk one on one with someone; spending some time, you could say. just chewing the fat. This is another facet of this job that I particularly enjoy, but often can't spend the chosen time to do it because of the number of games that we are out there covering. This time of year, you could say. is special for everyone involved. Here's my quick speech: Recent graduates, remember the good times, remember the good people, remember the great wins and remember the difficult losses. You can only improve, if you learn how to lose and remember what it felt like to lose. Then, you can go out there and make your world, and others, truly a better place. Shopping for graduation gifts last Saturday was also both a happy and sad time for me. After finally deciding to slay in town to do my buying, I ventured to my favorite store. Small Craft Warning, and found an important reason fo. being there. You see. Small Craft Warning closes its doors tomorrow (Friday, June 30) and myself, and many people in my family, will miss their friendship and miss their great gifts. I just wanted to say this, even though it probably has nothing to do with my chosen topic. But in a way it does, as we will miss Glenda and Ron Koutz just as we will miss the many fine young women and gentleman that arc now preparing to take the next step in their wonderful lives. We thank you all and wish you nothing but the best. • Coach Honored: Snoap Lakewood High School tennis coach Marty Snoap was named the Division III Coach of the Year by the Michigan High School Tennis Coaches Association board of directors Saturday, June 17 in Okemos. • Currie A All-Star: Bos Hastings' Jared Currie played for the O-K White team in the June 15 John Bos All­ Star Game held at Old Kent Park. Currie went O-for-1 as the O-K White lost to the O-K Gold 6-2. • McCarty Also An All-Star: Recent Saxon graduate Gabe McCarty will play in the July 29 East-West Football Coaches Association All-Star Game at Michigan State University. Joining McCarty at the game will be recent Caledonia graduate Dan Bloemers. Talk to you soon. Special events planned at tracks over holiday weekend This Saturday should prove to be one of the biggest ■' enings of entertainment in Kalamazoo Speedway history. Along with a full program of Super Late Models and Limited Late Models. Lane Automotive presents a 50-lap feature for Factory Stocks plus Skydivers and the largest ever Kalamazoo Speedway fireworks display. Gates open at 2 p.m. with races scheduled for 7 p.m. The fireworks should stan eround 10:30 p.m. Due to the rain out June 24 and the special events planned for this Saturday, some changes have been made to the normal schedule. For more information, contact the speedway at (616) 673-4478 (office) or (616) 349-3978 (track). The speedway has rescheduled the kids' Big Wheel Races (for July 8) and the Canadian Coupes (July 15). The Mid­ Season Championships will be held on July 22. Rain and the loss of area driver Scott Baker halted action at the speedway last Saturday after the qualifying. Fast qualifiers were Rich Sexton in the Super Late Models (12.403 seconds), Eddie Payne in the Limited Late Models (14.046 seconds) and Kenny Head in the Factory Stocks (15.016 seconds). Berlin Raceway... In spite of the rain out of the Late Model feature race, the Super Stock and Sportsman Stocks division programs were completed Saturday at the Berlin Raceway. Bill Thayer, of Grandville, captured his third main event victory of the year by winning the 25-lap Super Stock feature. Battle Creek's Brian Campbell, the early race leader, finished second Michigan Racing Hall of Fame veteran Gail Cobb, of Ada, captured the 25-lap main event victory for the Sportsman cars. Billy Shotko, of Grand Rapids, finished second. The Late Model feature was rained out and will be run next Saturday in a 100-lap Scott Baker Memorial race. TRACKS... Continued on page 12 Local racer Kevin Malosh looks to be in the chase lor Super Late Model points. (Photo by BK Photos) The Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan All-Star Game last Saturday at Brighton High School was very competitive and a test of sorts for former Hastings High School basketball star Tony Bowne. When the game finally concluded, Bowne and his teammates walked away with passing grades. Those grades did not come without plenty of fortitude. The White squad, which Bowne played on, ended up beating the Black 122-121 in a double overtime thriller. "They had a lot more talent, but we had more heart." Bowne said. Bowne's squad trailed by as many as 14 points in the second half, but trimmed its deficit to one before a couple of former O­ K While players decided the outcome. Wyoming Park's K'Brio Kimble scored insidie off a dish from Bowne that put the White ahead 122-121. Then in the waning seconds, the White's stingy defense kept the Black off the board to secure the victory. "I was hoping that we would win in regulation," Bowne said. Bowne played a prominent role on his eight-member squad that went up against 12. He finished with 11 points (3-for-9 from three-point range), 16 rebounds, 10 steals and 14 assists. He acquired those numbers while keeping a keen defensive eye on Marcus Taylor. Taylor, who pla> -d prep basketball at Lansing Waverly and was named Mr. Basketball March 20, will attend Michigan State this fall. He is considered as one of the top freshman players going into college this fall. At last Saturday's BCAM All-Star contest, Taylor tallied 35 points, but had to work diligently for his shots because of Bowne's relentless pursuit stop players like Taylor and work as a tandem to score the clutch baskets such as the one that won the game. Bowne said that the BCAM All-Star Game had "a lot of hustle" probably more than "any other time." When the game was over, Bowne had little left in his tank, playing 35 of 40 minutes during regulation and all of the two overtime periods. "It was really hot; 1 was exhausted," Bowne said. But the hard work was well worth the effort, he said. "It was a lot more fun than the Ta-WaSi (an all-star basketball game played in Grand Rapids June 8) and it was a lot of fun coming and back and winning like we did," Bowne said. "I really enjoyed it" Joining Taylor on the Black team were Ionia's Ryan Waller and Rim's Tim Bograkos. The White team also included Kalamazoo Central's Thomas Dillard and Grand Rapids West Catholic's Tom Kuszikis. Playing in these post-season hoop Tony Bowne's all-around efforts last Saturday at the BCAM All-Star Game helped his team to prevail by one point. (Photo provided by Denny Storrs) "I just played normal defense," Bowne said. "I knew that it was Marcus Taylor, so that gave me some push." The game, however, did not start all to Bowne's liking. "It wasn't easy; I had a couple of turnovers when it first started," Bowne said. "I just wanted to play smart basketball." Bowne and Kimble shared time at the point and off guard slots for the White, running up and down the floor to try to contests h-.lps to prepare Bowne for his next test, college basketball. "I'm trying to prepare myself for college," Bowne said. "This was another test that shows me where I stand." Bowne will attend Central Michigan University this fall on a basketball scholarship. The Chippewas have a talented class of freshmen coming in this year including Tri-Unity's Chris Kaman. Kaman finished fifth in the Mr. Basketball Award voting, while Bowne finished sixth. In his Saxon basketball career, Bowne was named All-State twice, J-Ad Graphics' All-Barry County three times and tallied 1,245 points. Wilson leaves her Lions days with fond memories Running, for Becky Wilson, often is followed by a smile and a sense of accomplishment. As a cross country runner and track star at Maple Valley High School the past four years, Wilson learned that even hard work (er, at times) has its rewards. She looks back on her Lions athletic career with lasting memories from championships, rewards and even silly times that included nail polish and crowns. Wilson began running in the eighth grade, thanks to ibe advice of her close friend and fellow Maple Valley runner, Cassady Murphy. Her three years on the school’s girls’ cross country team would prove to be quite fruitful, as the Lady Lions qualified for the state finals all three seasons. Wilson did not compete in cross as a senior because she did not feel in shape. She had not run during the summer months. As a freshman, Wilson ran for Maple Valley's junior varsity team, but managed a time at the league finals that was fast enough to nearly earn her all-SMAA status. When she didn't make the all­ league team, Wilson made that her future goal. "There's no other place that you get to fly " -Nkole Witeon In her sophomore season of cross, Wilson and the Lady Lions team reached greater heights. The squad won a regional title, and Wilson aided that achievement by consistently managing times around the 22-minute plateau. The following season, Wilson ran fifth or sixth on a team that took third at regionals and again qualified for the state championship. At the SMAA finale, Wilson placed 12th and earned all-league recognition for finishing in the trp 14. The accomplishment was particularly sweet because she had not gained that status as a sophomore, despite putting up a time that was among the top 14. Trekking to state three times was a lot of fun for Wilson and her Maple Valley teammales. She remembers what the team would do to prepare for those important races. “The Friday before stale, we would always go out and get nail polish, crowns and hais," Wilson said. "That was fun." But then, so were many of the moments that Wilson experienced through her prep cross country career. "Every year in cross country was a good year," Wilson said. Wilson credits Maple Valley coach Gary Hamilton with helping her to become the type of runner she became. "Gary was the one who made us Becky Wilson said the pole vault is her favorite track event and she leaped to a fourth place finish at this AAU regional event in 1999. (Photo provided) focus... Gary was a good coach." Wilson said. "He knew what he was talking about. The drills he had us doing were terrible, but they really worked." During the winter months, Wilson played four years of volleyball at Maple Valley and was on the varsity squad for the final two seasons. She said her position was setter because "that was the only thing they would let me do." Few wins came to the Lady Lions spikers during her two years on varsity, but there was something else that disappointed her even more. "The losing didn't bother me; ii was the way people acted when we lost," Wilson explained. "The team had its different cliques and w asn't united." Winter, however, also included winter track for Wilson. As she staled: "I do track all year long; it's fun." In spring track, Wilson tried ner skills in many events, such as the high jump, the 100 hurdles, the 300 hurdles, pole vault, long jump and the relay races. Her favorite, without a doubt, was the pole vault. "I love it," Wilson said. "It's a rush... there's no other place that you get to fly. Just being able to pole vault is great... everybody should learn how." Wiuon was All-SMAA in her final two years as a pole vaulter and placed fifth and fourth, by clearing 9-7, at the state finals. WILSON... Continued on page 12 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 29. 2000 - Page 11 Frost stars in four sports; joins father with honor Lakewood coach Bob Veitch describes Jeremy Frost as "very hard working, a technician in whatever he does." Veitch s words certainly ring true based on what Frost achieved as a golf, cross country, basketball and baseball athlete the past four years at Lakewood High School. Frost not only played four sports and earned 11 varsity letters, he excelled in all four of them. In cross country, he qualified for the state finals twice. As a golfer, he once was named tne Vikings' "MVP" and carded an ace during another fall season. In basketball. Frost was always in the middle of the action and helped the blue and white io win three district titles during his three campaigns on the varsity And on the baseball diamonds. Frost was simply one of the best, not just in the area but in the enure state. He was twice named to the second team All-State squad. When asked to remember hii greatest personal prep athletic achievements Frost had a difficult time deciphering which were the very best. “There were a lot of great moments," Frost said. "There were enough of them that I wouldn’t be able to choose." Frost ran three years of cross country (sophomore-senior seasons) on the advice of Lakewood coach Jim Hassett "He talked to me and wanted me to get into shape." Frost said. "They needed runners and said that if I wanted to run in the meets. I could earn a letter and help the team out. It was hard (playing golf and running at the same time), but there were some benefits too." Fellow Viking Joel Dow competed in golf and cross along with Frost. His running never suffered, as Frost qualified for state both as a junior and a senior (the last one to qualify for the field as a junior), made the J-Ad Graphics' All­ Barry County teams both of those years and was All-Capital Circuit as a senior. Running gave Frost a true sense of accomplishment. "To know what you accomplished; that's when you feel good about all you have done." Frost explained. Golf gave Frost additional accomplishments during his first three years at Lakewood. He said he began the sport as a freshman, because he got to play for free, and even swung in a couple of varsity matches. He was one of the juaior He was named the Vikings "MVP" for his sophomore efforts Frost was named All-Capital Circuit both of those years due to his consistency on the links. As a junior. From managed a holem-ooe al the Lowell Tournament held at Deer Run. Frost considers basketball, along with baseball, as a favorite sport and revealed LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Barry County) THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by DWAYNE BARCROFT and KELLIE BARCROFT Husband and Wife. Mortgagors to FIRST FINANCE which is organtzed and existing under the lews of Michigan and whose address is 6785 Telegraph. BMomfteid HBe, Ml 48301. Mortgagee, dated February 18. 1998. *V recorded si the office of **e Register of Deed*, kx the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on February 24. 1996. in Document No. 1008013 of Barry County Record*, wfweh mortgage was thereafter on February 23. 1998. assigned to BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. N A., as Custodian or Trustee, 3 Park Plaza. 16th Floor. Irvine. CA 92614 and recorded on July 27. 1998 in the office of the Repster of Deeds for said County of Barry st Document No 1015630 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there a claimed to be due. at the date of this notice for principal and interest the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND ONE HUN DRED EIGHTEEN AND 15(100 ($117.11815) DOLLARS including interest thereon at 1035%per annum And no suit or proceedings at law or n equity having been ■ .strtuted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore by wtue of the power of safe contaned <i said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Mtcf^gan ri such case made and prowded. notice is hereby given that on Thursday. August 10. 2000 at 1 00 p.m . said mortgage wd be foreclosed by a sale at pubic auction, to the highest beJOer at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Michigan (that bemg the budding where the Circuit Court for the County of of Barry e held) Wbch said premises are described as follows, to-we Afl that certain piece or parcel of land Mu ate m Carlton Township. Barry County, and State of Michigan and descried as foWows to-w.1 Parcel 2 Beginning at the North 1/4 Post of Section 20. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, thence East 334 feet, thence South 210 feet, thence West 334 feet, thence North 210 feet to the point of begmnng Commonly referred to as 530 East Carlton Center PP *08-040-020 125-100-01 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 800 3241a. m which case the redemption period she* be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated. June 22. 20000 ELAINE W MARD'ROSiAN (P33526) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee 1373 Bartour Grooee Point Park. MJ 48230 (313) 881-0296 (7/20) coached me all the way through Little League.” Frost will head to Aquinas College this year with plans to study business and accounting. He also plans to play baseball there and says that the Aquinas program has been "good for a long time." That should make for a winning combination. "He's been a great kid who is very hard working." Veitch added. B.C.A.C.C. Open offers fun for all July 26 Lakewood's Jeremy Frost uses a finger roll to score a hoop inside against Mason during the 1999 season. his passion for game by helping Lake wood to win three district titles during his three years on vanity. In his final two years, he was awarded for his play by being recognized on the all-league and all-county teams. In his sophomore season, Frost learned how to be a leader from a senior class that included Jason C^d Clum, Ryan ^estci^p "It was a fun year and I learned a lot," Frost said. Lakewood may have won district titles in 1998 and 1999. but each of those years concluded with regional defeats to Hastings. In 2000. the Vikings turned the tables by beating the Saxons in the regional tournament. "That was nice... this year we pulled it off." Frost said. "We didn't have the size, but we worked well together. We pushed the bail up the court and played good defense." Baseball, like the other three sports, had its rewards for Frost. As a shortstop, he made all-region, all-district three times, team "MVP* jwice, all-league twice and was second team All-State in his final two years. In 1999, he set the Viking record with a 315 batting average and improved upon that mark this year by hitting .525. He also holds program records for on base percentage (.615 in 2000 after a .581 season in?I999) and for 32hrts.becollectedaiAacaior -i There is no specific, pert of baseball that Frost particularly admires. He says he enjoys "the whole game because of its atmosphere." He also states that being good at the sport takes commitment for an entire season. "It's pretty much a season long thing; you have to be focused the entire season." Frost said. Being named Lakewood's top male athlete this year put Frost in the same league as his father. Denny Frost was named the Vikings' top jock in 1975 because of his excellence in baseball, basketball and football. The Frosts are the first father-son team to earn top athlete honors at LHS. As Jeremy states, "he The Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Open, to be staged Wednesday, July 26 at the Hastings Country Club, is all about fun. And like recent outings, the 14th annual expects to be a sellout that is played under sunny skies. There will be 18 holes of golf in a four-person scramble format, prizes and awards such as a new car, a tasty dinner and much more. The event is a must for any business in the Barry County area. "The Open gives companies and businesses in Barry County an opportunity to get out and get acquainted," said Open director Suve Wales of Flexfab. "It is a great chance to network." There are lee times both in the morning and the afternoon. The morning golfers open play at 7:30 a.m. (registration starts at 6:30) and the afternoon golfers begin at 1 p.m. Afternoon golfers are asked to park in one of two locations: Wren Funeral Home or the First Baptist Church of Hastings. There will be shuttle service, provided by Dreisbach Moton, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Wales, and many othen, can't wait until July 26. "Each year it gets bigger and better and each year we try and outdo ourselves." Wales said. "We want to continue to grow and support the chamber for the work that they do." Helping Wales to coordinate this year’s event has been committee members Patty Schoonmaker (Staffing Inc.), Jody Stafford (Staffmark), Tammy Daniels (Coleman Agency), Kristin Royston (Manpower), Jeff VanAman (Felpausch), Brian Hill (AFLAC), officer Joe Boohei (community police officer, Hastings Police Department), Pat Buckland (Buckland Insurance Agency), Steve Steward (J-Ad Graphics) and Terry Newton (Hastings Country Club). Wales said their efforts have been outstanding". "Their input has been fantastic and their participation has been fantastic," Wales said. "We have some veterans and some Sizes: 3*xl8' $15.00+tax new folks who are willing to volunteer their time. They make it all possible." The outing is the No. 1 fund-raiser for the chamber each year and ill importance in 2000 is even greater. "Now that the chamber has gone county wide, it puts more of a demand on the resources of the chamber," Wales said. Last year, the ouvng drew 49 teams, up from a record-setting 46 squads that swung the clubs at the previous event. Wales expects the 2000 number to increase even more (50 plus expected) since the Chamber of Commerce now serves the entire Barry County area. There are still limited spots in the morning open, so don’t be left out, he said. "The turnout shows that the support is there,” Wales said. Food and beverage will be provided by the Felpausch Food Center and Plumb's Foods. The dinner will include a choice of either steak or chicken. Hole-in-one contest sponsors include the Chrysler Superstore of Hastings. Gavin Ford Mercury, Seif Chevrolet Buick & Geo and Dreisbach Motors. The new car is expected to be on display at the Hastings Country Club. Golfing contests at the 2000 Open will include ones for the Longest Drive, Most Accurate Drive and Closest to the Pin. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and a betting event on the par three. No. 4 bole. You must be present to win the raffle prizes. "There’s an opportunity to walk away with some neat prizes," Wales said. "The companies that donate the prizes deserve extra mention. Without their support, the Open wouldn't be as successful as it is." Gold sponsors are encouraged, according to Wales, as are silver and bronze sponsors. If you do not field a team, your business can still be a Blue, White or Red sponsor. "If you want to be n sponsor and you don’t have a team, thxe are option* that help to fund the chamber," Wales said. "It's just a great day and the weather is guaranteed to be sunny." Sizes: 6'x3' $30.00+tax Let's show off Barry County! For sale through the Chamber of Commerce for $ 15 and $30 + tax. The time is now— • FOURTH OF JULY ♦ LABOR DAY • SUMMERFEST Buntings will help reflect the pride and interest that mer­ chants and residents have for the community. The buntings are sturdy, weather resistant, and will present a festive and patriotic look. Let's show off Barry County! Hang it proudly in your homes, storefronts and offices! To order your buntings, call the Chamber Office at 945-2454, or stop in to pick up, 221 W. State St. REGISTRATION NOTICE To The Qualified Electors of Barry County, Michigan THE PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2000 Notice is hereby given that any legal voter living in the following Cities and Townships who is not already registered to vote may register with their respective Clerk on Monday. July 10. 2000, THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, from 9:00 a m until 5 00 p.m. to be eligible to vote m the August 8,2000, Primary Election. REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK TO RECEIVE AN ABSENT VOTER BALLOT CONTACT YOUR TOWNSHIP OR CITY PS: These buntings also make wonderful Christmas and birthday gifts! CLERK GLEBES; DEBORAH S MASSIMO ASYR1A TWP CLERK 7475 COX RD BELLEVUE Ml 49021 PHONE (616) 758-4003 LINDA EDDY-HOUGH HOPE TWP CLERK 5463 S M-43 HWY HASTINGS. Ml PHONE (616) 948-2464 NORMAJEAN NICHOLS PRAIRIEVILLE TWP CLERK 10115 S NORRIS RD DELTON. Ml 49046 PHONE (616) 623-2664 TRACY MITCHELL BALTIMORE TWP CLERK 3100 E DOWLING RD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 948-2268 EMILY HARRISON IRVING TWP CLERK 6825 PARMALEE RD MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-9915 DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY BARRY TWP CLERK 155 E ORCHARD ST DELTON. Ml 49046 PHONE (616)623-5171 ROBIN McKENNA RUTLAND CHARTER TWP CLERK 2461 HEATH RD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 948-2194 EVERIL MANSHUM HASTINGS CITY CLERK 201 E STATE ST HASTINGS. Mi 49058 PHONE (616) 945-2468 WILMA DANIELS CARLTON TWP CLERK 85 WELCOME RD HASTINGS Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 945-5990 JUNE DOSTER JOHNSTOWN TWP CLERK 1815 LACEY RD DOWLING Ml 49050 PHONE (616)721-9905 BONNIE L CRUTTENDEN HASTINGS CHARTER TWP CLERK 885 RIVER RD HASTINGS Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 948-9690 (Office) PHONE (616) 945-3291 (Home) SUSANK BUTLER MAPLE GROVE TWP CLERK 9752 EVART RD NASHVILLE Ml 49073 PHONE (517)852-1859 LORNA WILSON CASTLETON TWP CLERK 915 REED ST NASHVILLE Ml 49073 PHONE (517) 852-9193 (Home) PHONE (517) 852-9479 (Office > DARLENE HARPER ORANGEVILLE TWP CLERK 11031 WILDWOOC RD SHELBYVILLE Ml 49344 PHONE (616) 672-7149 DONNA M STAGRAY THORNAPPLE TWP CLERK 200 E MAIN ST MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-7202 CHERYL ALLEN WOODLAND TWP CLERK 156 S MAIN WOODLAND. Ml 48897 PHONE (616) 367-4915 (Offce) PHONE (616) 367-4094 (Home) JANICE C LIPPERT YANKEE SPRINGS TWP CLERK 284 N BRIGGS RD MIDDLEVILLE Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-9091 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS, AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE trial a public heanng wit b« hew by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on Wednesday. July 19. 2000. at 7:30 p.m at the Prairieville Township Hal. 10115 South Norns Road, within the Township PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be consdered at thts pubic having indude, in brief, the following 1 The proposed amendment of Section 3.1 of the Pramevtile Township Zoning Ordinance so as to add definitional provisions pertaining to communication towers 2. The proposed amendment of Section 6.12-3 of the Pranevrfle Township Zonng ordinance to set forth extensive regulations regarding communications towers and related facilities 3 The proposed amendment of Article 'V of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance so as to add a new Section 4 18-1 setting forth extensive regulations pertaining to billboards 4 The proposed amendment io Section 4.20 of the PrarieviDe Township Zoning Ordinance per­ taining to prohibiting use of an accessory building as a dwelling 5 The proposed amendment of Section 422 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance so as to allow decks to project into a requred yard area provided that such construction is unroofed and without walls or other continuous enclosures 6 The proposed amendment of Section 4 18 of the Prairievtte Township Zoning Ordinance by the addition of a new subsection "M* allowing on unplatted land m the "A', “R-1* and *R-2* zoning districts one permanent sign advertising permitted uses rendered or offered upon or from the premises where the same is situated, subject to certain Imitations contained r the proposed amendment All interested parties are invited to be present or submit written comments on these special land use permit applications at the address below Prainevitte Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials bemg considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the bearing upon five (5) days' notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary axis or serv­ ices should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Normajean Nichols. Clerk Prarievtfle Townsh^j Hall 10115 South Norns Road Delton. Ml 49046 (616) 623-2664 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - T nursday, June 29. 2000 Dreisbach softball team concludes season; geared for 2001 campaign Dreisbach Motors recently traveled to Saranac to play two games, losing both to an older squad. 15*12 and 10-5. Hastings made a comeback in the final inning of the first game, holding Saranac scoreless and pushing across three runs, but made the final out with the bases loaded. Alex Greenfield led the hitting attack with two singles and an RBI. Halie Terrel (double, RBI), Kristen Williams (triple), Ali Cooney (triple) and Kelsey Howell (single) also contributed offensively. In the second game. Hastings again attempted to win with a comeback, but its bid came up short. Receiving hits were Terrel (single), Williams (double, RBI) and Mandy Keeler (single. RBI). Dreisbach wrapped up the season with two defeats to Sunfield, 15-12 and 8-7. Trailing 15-9 in the final inning of the first game, Dreisbach held Sunfield scoreless and tallied three runs, but still came up three runs short. Swinging the bats for Dreisbach were Alex Greenfield (single, two RBI), Amber Peck (two singles), Terrel (single, three RBI), Kristen Williams (single, RBI), Jerica Hastings prevails on the diamond Greenfield (single) and Kelsey Howell (single, RBI). The final game was a nail-bitter and Hastings tied the game by scoring a run in the top of the final inning. But Sunfield loaded the b_ses in their half of the inning and e'entually scored on a close play to take the triumph. Collecting hits for Dreisbach were Peck (two singles, two RBI), Jerica Greenfield (RBI), Mandy Keeler (single) and Anna Lawrence (single). Dreisbach Motors finished the season with a 6-8 record, but are the only squad that will return all of its players in 2001. Previous Week Results... Dreisbach made the long drive from Kalamazoo to Fowler to gain a split of a doubleheader. Four of the Hastings players were completing a four-day basketball camp and arrived to Fowler just five minutes before the first game began. The affects of that trip showed as Hastings lost the first game 23-4. Hastings had just three hits, a single by Halie Terrel, an RBI triple from Kristen Williams and a double by Jerica Greenfield. Anna Lawrence also drove in a run. What hurt the team more than anything was defense, as Hastings committed seven errors. WILSON...continued from page 10 After a challenge from the coaches. Dreisbach came put and posted a 12-11 triumph. Mandy Keeler picked up the win in relief of Ali Cooney, while Hastings* bats accounted for II hits. Hits were collected by Amber Peck (single, two doubles, two RBI), Terrel (single, RBI). Kristen Williams (single, homerun, two RBI), Alex Greenfield (single. RBI) and Anna Lawrence (single). Dreisbach dropped both ends of a doubleheader versus Ionia, 17-7 and 7-6. Managing hits in the first game were Peck (single), Terrel (single, two RBI) and Alex Greenfield (single, two RBI). The second game was also tied going into the final frame. Hastings loaded the bases, but couldn't score. Ionia did and won by one run. Terrel had two singles and an RBI, while Williams had a single, double and four RBI. INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 Freeport Mens Fastpitch Softball Sfndinm Tri County 4-2-0 Bob Cats 3-3-0 Bennets 2-3-1 Brians Tire 2-3-1 Weekly Scores: Tri County 8, Brians Tire 0 Bennets 27, Bob Cats 9 TRACKS... Continued from pag» 10 Baker was family injured during the 150-lap American Racing Club of America feature race Friday night at the Toledo. Ohio Speedway. The Holland resident was 43. The Auto Winged Super Sprint series, along with the Late Models and Sportsman cars will contest a triple header program, lopped by a fireworks display, this Saturday. Adult admission for the holiday card will be $15. children $5 and on-grounds parking is free. BCCC stages holiday trap shoot Fore A Good Cause... Hastings Rotary held its annual golf outing Friday, June 23 at the Hastings Country Club. A field of 13 teams enjoyed the event with the team of Dave Kuzava, Pat Loftus, Tom Krul and Jack Laubaugh scoring first place honors. Kuzava also managed the men's longest drive on the second hole, while Laura Doherty achieved the longest drive by the female golfers. Proceeds from the event support the Rotary Youth Leadership Conference held each fall at the YMCA camp. Pictured are Laubaugh, Krul, Hastings Rotary president Bill Doherty, outing chairman Dave Baum, Kuzava and Loftus. Happy Retirement As a team, the Lady Lions competed at "team state," thanks to their regional championships obtained during Wilson's final two campaigns. Track, Wilson said, helped her to explore individual interests. "In cross, it was like the team, and in track I was able to try so many things and excel in what I was good at." In total, Wilson earned nine varsity letters while maintaining a solid academic record. She finished sixth in a class of 98 students with a grade point average of 3.92. track program. "The summer program is a great program, as everybody comes out, both young and old, and they can pick and choose what events they want to take part in," Wilson said. Jerry Sessions is not only one of the organizers of the summer program, but he also has given Wilson tremendous help with her running endeavors. "He has been a big time help,” Wilson said. "I dealt with Jerry most of the time in track. If he got frustrated, he would never yell at you. He was always willing to spend extra time with me.” This fall, Wilson plans to attend Central Michigan University to study pre­ medicine. Still, she will never forget her last four years as an athlete at Maple Valley High School. The Hastings boys baseball team playing in the Wyoming City League on Tuesday and Thursday evenings improved to 3-2 with a doubleheader split last Thursday against area foe Maple Valley. Hastings won the first game 13-3, committing no errors and receiving a strong pitching performance from Jake Vanderhof. The hitting efforts came from a number of the Hastings players, according to coach Archie Jennings. Maple Valley won the second game 5­ 4, despite scoring four runs in the seventh inning. In its first three games. Hastings beat Hamilton 8-7, lost to Wyoming Park 4-0 and ousted Greenville 9-4. Dustin Terrel was the winning pitcher versus Hamilton. In the Greenville triumph, Brian Powell notched the mound win, the defense committed no errors and Tyler Whitney smacked a 350-yard homerun. Keep Your Friends and Relatives "I will miss the fun I had in the sports that I played,” Wilson said. Academics, she said, were relatively easy and helped her to be more focused as an athlete. "It (academics) kind of came naturally, (although) some grades I had to work for, like calculus," Wilson said. "I think running helped a lot. It cleared my mind and helped me to focus." Sports have always played an important role in Wilson's life. During the summer months, she remains active by participating in Maple Valley's summer New 96 Speedway... The A feature races were rained out last Saturday at the New 96 Speedway, but will nut July I is the weather cooperates. Winners of eight-lap heat races last week were Jeff Shephard, Shane Stewart, Craig Dollansky and Frankie Kerr, Helping to determine the inside starting rows for the A feature, that was rained out and will be made up this Saturday, were the five-lap Weld Race Dash events. Jeff Shephard and Byron Reed took the two checkered fi gs in those races. And in the Hank's Performance Products B feature four racers qualified for the A feature. Leading the pack in first The Barry County Conservation Club recently held its annual Father's Day ATA Trap Shoot. The 16-yard event included 33 shooters. Class champions were Brad Nanzer (Class A), John Johnson (Class B), Gordon Timm (Class C), Lyle Clausen (Class D), Stan Thombury (Veteran), George McKay (Sr. Veteran), Nancy Cooper (Lady) and Rodney Morgan (Sub Jr.). The handicap event had 28 entries. Brad Marshall was the winner with a 93 and Brad Nanzer was the runnerup with a 92. Class winners were Brad Marshall (19/21 yard group), Randy Hughes (22/24 yards) and Cliff McDonald (25/27 yards). Other handicap winners were Nancy Cooper (Lady), Rodney Morgan (Sub Jr.), Ward Balch (Veteran) and George McKay (Sr. Veteran). The Conservation Club has open trap shooting every Tuesday night at 5 p.m. and every Saturday at 1 p.m. If you want information on the club and its activities, check them out at 1180 Cook Road in Hastings. The Sept. 17 ATA Registered Shoot will include a memorial ceremony with a presentation of a plaque in memory of former club member Bernie Tobias. Tobias' family will be at the ceremony. The shoot that day begins at 10 a.m. and the presentation is expected around 1 place was Blake Feese. Nott Returns to ASA... American Speed Association veteran Joe Nott and the Sharp Racing team have announced that they will field a team for the remainder of the 2000 ASA ACDelco Series with AAA Manufacturing aa primary sponsor. The team will make its debut at the Chicago Motor Speedway July 16. Nou will return to the series in the No. 48 Chevrolet Monte Carlo car and Eddie Sharp will serve as crew chief. The team members from Sharp's ARCA team will serve the same duties on the ASA team. The Lima. Ohio native began his ASA career in 1992 at the age of 19. In 1994, Nou was voted the "Most Improved Drive" and in 1996 he won his only ASA ACDelco Series event at the Lancaster Speedway in Buffalo. N.Y. With 126 starts to his credit, Nou has 23 top-five finishes. p.m. Request for Bids HOTXX OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE City of Hastings Department of Public Services 2000 Street Line Painting If you see this man today, wish him a happy retirement! 30 Years of Service Wilkinson Michigan State University County Commission District #1: City of Hastings Vote August 8! Paid for by the Tom Wilkinson Committee 328 W. Court St: Hastings Ml 49058 The City of Hastings Department of Public Services is requesting sealed bids for ns 2000 street line painting program. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on July 18. 2000, at the office below. Proposal forms, bidding requirements and specifications ara available from the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. City of Hastings. 201 East State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. T*rTHIS is your coupon* MEN’S • WOMEN'S • KIDS' 1 2 0 0 0 July 11-13 Farm Lane & Mt. Hope Rd. 9-5 Tues.-Wed.; 9-4 Thurs. 35 acres of commercial exhibits, field demonstrations on crop care, ride ’n drive self-propelled sprayers. Tillers Int'l programs, animal power timber harvesting and woodland manage­ ment. stock dog demonstrations, farm garden programs, old gas and live steam tractors, and MSU’s “education row." Hastings Country Club will be forming a golf league for high school players. The league will be open to boys and girls who will be in high, te— Iteryear. M , senoof next The league will run six mornings starting July 5th at 9:00 a.m. It will continue at the same time on the following dates: July 12, Jidy 19, Sxiq 25, August 2 and August 9. The cost of the league will be $50 for non-members and $15 for members. This covers all costs, including greens fees. Free parking and admission Handicapper accessible Call 800-366-7055 for directions and free program If you are interested, contact the Pro Shop at Hastings Country Club. SUMMER I SPORTSWEAR Br SANDALS I I I I I I I Save 30* off Casting Shirt ™ regular price on your entire purchase at Bob’s. Visit our downstairs clothing department. Brands include: Columbia. Woolrich. Artisans. Browning & Nike OFF 7/9/00 BOB S GUN AND « TACKLE SHOE INC. ' 2208 West M-43 Hwy.. Hastings. Ml 49058 2 Milts West of Hastings on M-37 & M 43 Phone 616/945-4106 MORTGAGE SALE ■ Defaua has been made in tor condUons of a mortgage rnwta by Ronald 0. Wate, Jr. and Cynthia M. Wane huaband and wte (ongtoW mortgagors) to Ptonaw Aceaptanoa Corporation, Mortgagee. dated May 12. 1997. and recorded on May 20. 1297 In Uber 894. on Page MO. Barry County Rarords. Michigan, and Ml aaaigned by atod moripage. »the nagatw Bank. F38. Aanignea by an nsaignmart dated May B, 1997. which war leeortad on May 20. 1997. to Uber B94. on Paga BBT. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there W claimed to be due ■ toe date horeot tie sum of ONE HUN­ DRED FORTY-TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNOREO THIRTY-FIVE ANO 07/100 dollars (S142.B35 07). (ndudtog Haraat at SJ7S% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wffl be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1XX) PM. on July 27,2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 line of Section 16. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, dis­ tant North 89 degrees 52 minutes 00 seconds West 4860 62 feet from the East 1/4 post of said Section 16; thence South 00 degrees 50 minutes 42 seconds East parallel with the North-South 1/4 Hne of said Section 16 a distance 1321 S7 feet to the South hne of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 16; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 22 seconds West along said South Im 352.13 feet to the West hne of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 05 seconds West along said West line. 1321.59 to the West 1/4 post of said Section, thence South 89 degrees 52 nwutes 00 seconds East along said East-West 1/4 hne 344 20 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month (s) from the date of such sale Date June 15.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ffe • 200016488 Hawks (7-13) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 29. 2000 - Page 13 AAA, continued from page I and discussion by AAA advisory and governing boards Changes include a three-year phase-in for the iocal COA to switch to a Purchase of Service System instead of annually contracting in-home sei vices for seniors. Initially, that change was to be implemented in 2001. The Purchase of Service System is a method for funding in-home services, using a list of p'oviders/venders who are agencies that have agreed to provide services for a certain fee. if called. It does away with exclusive contracting with one provider on an annual basis for a certain service, Pennington said. The annual contracts have been awarded on a bid basis, asking the provider how much service can be provided for a set amount of money. The new Purchase of Service System is supposed to take clients' preferences for a certain provider as a firs: consideration as to who will provide the service, Pennington said. Cost of that provider’s service and the reputation of the organi­ zation offering to provide the service are supposed to be other considerations. Another plan change is to have the Barry COA develop a business plan to help them through the changes to the Purchase of Services System for in-home services. Carver told the board. The Purchase of Service System has an application process where vendors who apply and provide the 16 in-home services bid on a unit rate to provide those services, she said. "So in essence the Barry COA would become a vendor under that pool with the unit rate versus the annual contract." "...The amount of funds for the county docs not change." according to Carver. "They arc just administered differently from an annual contract to a Purchase of Service vendor. Actually there's a whole lot less administrative work for a Purchase of Service vendor than for an annual contractor. "The Purchase of Service system has been coming along now for five or six years throughout the stale for the in-home services. Your more traditional services like congregate meals and home delivered meals can have annual contracts, but you can also get home delivered meals under Purchase of Service System as well, she CONTINUED on paf« 16 |Deborah G. Dungey| |John D. Tasker PLAINWELL - Deborah G. Dun gey, age 47, of Plainwell, passed away LAKE ODESSA - John D. Tasker, age 77. of Lake Odessa, passed away suddenly on Sunday morning, June 25. 2000 at Spectrum East in Grand Rapids. John was a long time farmer in the Lake Odessa area, and in retirement he loved to be outdoors hunting, fishing and riding his four-wheeler. He was bom in Lake Odessa on April 14, 1923, the son of Clarence and Laura (Moomaw) Tasker. John was preceded in death by his parents; two infant children; his brother-in­ law. Marshall Bever. and his grandson. Brian. He is survived by Kathryn, his wife of 53 years; his son, Gary and Arlene Tasker of Lake Odessa; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild; his brothers and sisters-in-law. Norma Bever, Dean and Helen Bever, Royce and Lois Hendrick, and Wilma Wednesday. June 21, 2000 at home after a short illness. Debby was bom on May IS, 1953 in Caro. She loved cats, reading, working crossword puzzles and watching game shows. Debby was an associate with K-Mart in Plainwell. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; and a brother. Devere "Boo" Damm in 1984. Debby is survived by her son, Ian Dungcy of Lapeer, her mother, Beverly Damm of Plainwell; a sister, Deanne Griswold of Sturgis; brothers. Duane Damm of Otsego. Dale Damm of Austin. Texas, Dennis (Julie) Damm of Cloverdale, and David "Frank" Damm of Plainwell; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Debby were held on Saturday. June 24, 2000 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated Interment was al Cressey Cemetery Memorial contributions to Shelter 2000 of the Barry County Humane Society will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. the Tasker; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. A Private Family Service for John was held on Wednesday. June 28. 2000 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Please sign the family's Memory Book al www.webobit.com Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel S LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE Robert A. Tromaln & Associates, P.C. ia ■ debt collector and wo are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any information obtained will bo uaed for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by KEN NETH P BELLES AND KAREN A BELLES. HUSBAND AND WIFE to AMERIQUEST MORT GAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee, dated February 24. 1999. and recorded on March 11. 1999. as document #1026365, Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tne sum of seventy two thousand ninety three and 13/100 Dollars ($72,093 13). mdudmg interest at 9 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1 p.m. on August 3, 2000. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan and are described as A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS COM MENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN. THENCE NORTH 762 FEET THENCE WEST 244 FEET; THENCE NORTH 371 FEET. THENCE EAST 244 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 371 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall t>° 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban cloned m accordance wrth 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Deled June 29 2000 AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPLY. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Otd Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009^618 (7/27) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is he-eby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: TABLED CASE NO V-16-2000 Jeffrey A Linda Magoon. (applicants). Wilfcam H. & Thea C Hart Trust, (property owner). LOCATION. On the South ot Quimby Rd between M-37 & M-79 Hwy. In Sec. 33. Hastings Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a variance to divide a parcel with less than the minimum required 220 ft. of road frontage (requesting 190 fl.) in the AR zoning district. TABLED CASE NO V-22-2000 - Gerald & Linda MoHtor, (applicants) LOCATION Al 4210 Trails End on the South PURPOSE: Requesting • variance to erect an comer (the minimum is 16-8.) in the RL-1 zoning district and also requesting a variance to erect an addition to the existing garage l0x15-ft and 4x10 ft. to the front of the house on the SW comer. TABLED CASE NO V 25-2000 - John Parker, (applicant) LOCATION: At 1801 Star School Rd on the East side between Terry Lane & River Rd. in Sec 21. Hastings Twp PURPOSE: Requestrig a variance to erect an 8x28-ft & 16xl6-ft. L-shaped addition and erect an 8x12 ft. covered porch to an existing home that w« be too dose to the road right of way 19 ft. (the minimum is 50 ft.) in the AR zoning district CASE NO. V-27-2000 Robert J. & Card J. Sporer, (applicants). LOCATION At 11711 Marsh Rd on the South srie between Beatrice & Winchester Drives m Sec 5. Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE. Requesting a variance to erect a 10x25 ft. • 3 season porch Unto an existing house that is too dose to the side lot line 5 ft. (the mini­ mum is 6 ft.) and too dose to rear lot line 4 ft (the minimum « 10 ft.) in the RL-1 zoning district CASE NO V 28 2000 • Dale A. Augustine, (applicant). LOCATION On Cox Rd on the North side between Curtis & Clark Rds. in Sec. 12. Assyria Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to divide a parcel with less than the minimum required 660 ft. of road frontage (requesting 295 ft.) and less than the minimum required lot size of 20 acres (requesting 2 acres) m the CR zoning district French Life Science Spanish Creative Drawing Sign Language Chemistry Computers Rubber Stamping Creative Writing Surf the Net Babysitting Skills Classes for students in grades 3-6 start June 26, July 10,17 Class fee S25 each Scholarships available Classes held at KCC Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings Call 948-9500 for registration or information Class schedules available on campus DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF LEARNING AT KCC! CASE NO V-29-2000 Bob & Came Carl, (applicants). LOCATION: Al 3562 North M-43 Hwy on the East side between Kaiser & Furrow Rds. in Sec. 29. Cartton Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to erect 2 front porches - 23 ft. 6 inches x 6 ft. and 17 ft. 10 inches x 7 ft 5 inches also erecting an attached garage 23 fi 6 inches x 23 ft . 6 inches to an exist­ ing house that is too close to the road right of way 9 8 ft (the minimum is 75 ft. from road right of way) tn the AR zoning district MEETING DATE: July 11. 2000 TIME 7:30 p m PLACE Community Room tn the Courts 4 Law Building at 220 West Court Street Hastings Michigan Srte inspection of the above described proper ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing Interested persons destring to present theif views upon an appeal either verbally or m writing wifi be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (616) 948-4820 The variance applications are available for pubic inspection at the Barry County Planning Office located at 220 West Stale Street in Hastings, Ml 49058 during lhe hours of 8 a m. to 5 p.m (dosed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at (616) 948-4830 for further information The County of Barry wd provxfe necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabdrt.es at the meeting heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry I- jtviduals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling toe following Michael Brown the County Administrator at 220 West State Street Hastngs. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 Debbie S Smith. Barry County Clerk (W29) Synopsis of the Regular Tweeting of :hs JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD June 14,2000 Ail Board Members and 10 citizens present. Approved agenda, treasurer's report and min­ utes of previous meeting Revised budget for Dowling Library funding Approved payment of vouchers June Doster Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Earl (6/29) FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having bean made m the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Raymond Hayes, single and Lori Ann Harns, single of Barry County. Michigan, Mortgagors to Advante National Bank Mortgagee dated the 2nd day of September. A.D. 1999, and recorded m the office of the Register ot Deeds, for the County of Barry and Slate of Michigan, on the 14th day of September, A.D. 1999, in document number 1035315 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit the 17th day of September AD 1998, assigned to Banker's Trust Company of California, thru mesne assign­ ments and recorded in Barry County, in the office of Register of Deeds in document number 1038064 said County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum c« $69,481.00 including interest there on at .light point three seven five (8.375%) percent per annum. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 10 day of August. A.D.. 2000, at 1:00 p.m. o'clock said mortgage w* be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows. AB that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Barry, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: A parcel of Land desenoed as commencing 800 feet *fest of the north 1/4 post of the north­ west 1/4 of section 6. town 1 north, range 9 west; thence Vest 300 feet, thence south 300 feet, thence east 300 feet, thence north 300 feet, to the place of beginning. Barry County. Michigan Commonly known as 6650 Pinelake. Tax ID 08-003 006 012-60 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in days from the date of such sale. Dated June 29 2000 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. LRA. By: Daniel E. Best (P58501) ' * ' ’ of Mortgagee Troy. Ml 48064 (248) 362-6100 (7/27) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Pursuant to Sectton 1M2 of Tltte 16 Of ttte United States Coda, you are hereby Informed that this is an attempt to collect • debt and that any Informatton that you provide may ba used tor that purpose. WHEREAS, default has boon made in toe terms and condftiora of a certain Promissory Noto and Mortgage made by John C. Stowinskl and Effie M. Slawinski. husband and wtta, Morigagors. to NatcnsCredit Financial Services Cor­ poration. Mortgagee, on too 22nd day of Septem­ ber, 1996 and recorded in toe Office of toe Reg­ ister of Deeds for toe County of Barry. State of Michigan, on toe 23rd day of September, 1998 in Document No. 1018324, and subsequent/ as­ signed to Arcata Investments 2. LLC, said Msignmont being recorded on March 13, 200G, to Document No 1041996. and WHEREAS, too amount ctaknod to ba duo on said Mortgage as of toe date ot this Nottco is too sum ot Sixty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred FWty Doiars and Zero Cento ($89,850.00), lor princi­ pal. interest and insurances, and. WHEREAS, no suit or proceeding at tew or eq­ uity has been instituted to recover toe debt se­ cured by said Mortgage or any part toarec.', and default having been made whereby too power of sate contained in said Mortgage has become op­ erative; NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of too power of solo contained in said Mortgage and pursuant to the statute of toe State of Michigan in such case made and provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN toot on too 20to day of July, 2000, at 1:00 In toe afternoon, local time, said Mortgage shall be foredoeed at sate at pubke auction to toe highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse. Cty of Hastings. County a Bany, State of Michigan, (that being one of toa places of holding Circuit Court in said County), ot toe premises described In said Mortgage or eo much thereof as may bo necessary to pay toe amount due. as aforesaid, on said Mortgage with the interest thereon at too applicable note rate and al legal costs, charges and expenses, in­ cluding toe attorney tee stowed by tew. and ateo any sums which may be paid by toe undersigned, necessary to protect Its interest in toe premises. The premises described in said Mortgage is to cated in the Township of Castleton. County of Bany. State of Michigan and legally described as: PART OF THE WEST 2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: BEGMMNG AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SEC­ TION 32; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST UNE OF SAID SECTION. A DISTANCE OF 662 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH UNE OF SAID SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 240 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE. 662 FEET; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH UNE, 240 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. 3931 Berryville Road Tax Identification No. 08-050-032-<XXM) 10­ 01. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the penod of redemption, pursuant to MCL 600 3240, she! be one (1 Jyear from the date of the sate; unless said promises are abandoned, in which event too re­ demption penod shall be thirty (30) days DATED June 5. 2000 ARCATA INVESTMENTS 2. LLC MARTIN H NEUMANN. Attorney for Mortgagee 6810 S.Codar Street. Suite 16 Lansing. Ml 48911 (517) 694-3300 (7-8) MORTGAGE SALE RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by KAREN STOEL. a single woman to INVESTAID CORPORATION, a Michigan Corporation. 30300 Telegraph Rd . Suite 117. Birmingham. Ml 48025. dated August 23. 1995. and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on August 28. 1995. m Uber 638 at Page 822 Said mortgage was assigned to AMERUS BANK, a Federal Savings Bank which was subsequently acquired by and merged into COMMERCIAL FEDERAL BANK. PO Box 9362 Des Mooes. IA 50306. by mesne assignments dated August 6.1996 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on October 28.1996 in Uber 676 at Page 628 By reason of such default the undersigned elects to dedare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. Al the dale of this notice there is claimed to be due tor principal and xrteresl. at tha rate ol 13.000 percant par annum on said mortgage tne sum d NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND 00/100 DOLLARS (08.150 00) No aud or proceeding at law has been auuutod to recover the debt secured by said mongage or any pan Nonce is hereby given that by virtue ol the power ot sale contaned in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with siterest as provided in said mortgage, and al legal costa, charges, and expanses, nctudng anomet s fees allowed by law, said mortgage w« be tcrecloeed by aala d «>e mortgaged premises at public vendue to tha highaal bidder at the Barry County Courthouaa In Hastings, the place ot holding toe Crcurt Court wtthxi toa County ol Barry. C«y of Hastngs on Thursday. August 3. 2000. at 1:00 p.m.. local time. Pursuanl to Public Act No. 10«. Public Acta ol 1071 (MSA 27A324O(3)) toe redemption penod shall ba six (0) months tram toa date of toe tore doaure sale untoes determined abandoned In accordance with 1M0CL 000.3241a. in which case too redemption pertod ahai be K days tram toa data ot such sale The premises covered by sad mortgage Is a0uated si toe Township ol Orangeville. County cl Barry. Stale of Michigan, and mtn tuty deaertbed as: LOT 30 OF LAPHAM S AIRPORT LOTS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 100. ALSO. LOT 00 OF LAPHAM S AIRPORT LOTS »2. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 07. ITEM NO. 00-011 -100-02100 COMMERCIAL FEDERAL BANK. Asatgnae d Mortgagee Deted: June 22. 2000 James W. Batdietor (P25500) RUSSELL i BATCHELOR Suae 411-S Waters Bunding 101 Ottawa Avenue. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (010) 774-0422 (7/20) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Delaua has bean made to toa ccndUons of a mortgage made by Diana Alexander, an unmarried woman (original mort­ gagors) to Countrywide Home Loens. Inc. dba America's Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated April 14.1999. and recorded on Apr! 27. IMS to Document >1020085. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is cleaned to be due at toa date hereol toe aum of NINETY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTYFOUR AMD 00/100 dollars (080.904.00). toduding totsrrat M 7.075% par annum Under toe power d safe contained to aaid mortgage and the statute in auch caae made and provided. noOca to hereby given that said mort­ gage wil ba forecioaed by a sale d toa mort­ gaged pramwes. d acme part d them, al public venue, at toe Barry County Courthouse to Haatinga. Ml at 1 p.m . on August 10. 2000 Said ptamtoes are situated to TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are ttefcrib+d as: LYING IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC TKX 12. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF T-E SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1,4. 394 00, THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST UNE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, 50 00 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING: THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST UNE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 200 00 FEET; THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTHWEST 114 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 225 41 FEET TO THE EAST BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER; THENCE NORTH 08 DEGREES 02' 04’ WEST 10.11 FEET THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER TO A POINT 230 00 FEET WEST OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SEC­ TION 230 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN NING TOGETHER WITH AND SUB^CT TO AN EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSES OVER A STRIP OF LAND 33 00 FEET W10F. 1050 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS: BEGItU£NG AT A POINT ON THE NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SAID SEC­ TION 12 SAID POINT LYING WEST 384 00 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST UNE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. 250 000 FEET TO THE END OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERUNE. The redemption penod Shan be 0 month(a) tram toe date d auch Bale, unleea determned abandoned in accordance wrth 194BCL 000 3241a. to whKh caae toe redemption period .hall be 30 day, from toe date d auch aale Dated: June 29. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248 593 1306 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attomeya and Counaetora 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farm. Ml 40025 File >200017320 Mustangs (7/27) �Page 14 - The Hastngs - Th^eday, June 29. 2000 CLASSIFD fogs BANNER-94; Kiol L^ial, ///Mho* Srniccs FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW OR M DOWN! Gov't* PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewed, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant Call 945-9888 Bank Repot being sold now! Finandngavailable!Local listings. I-SOO-501 1777 eat. 5225 /•or S<//< 1998 GEO TRACKER, 4x4.4 cylinder, automate transmwon, hardtop, with LSI P*8 . $3,000.00,616-795-9225 1985 CHEVY S-19 PICKUP, 4 cylinder, automatic transmission, $300 00.616-795-9225 LOOKING FOR AN ECO­ NOMICAL CAR? - LOOK NO FURTHER! -1998 BLACK PONTIAC GRAND AM GT: I owner, in excellent condition inside A out. Power seats A win­ dows. Charcoal colored interior Sunroof - CD player, 76,000 miles $12,995 Call 616-891­ 7874 for more information *91 TEMPO: Good condition. New front tires, new exhaust, new fly wheel, A new rear man seal. $1,500 obo '84 Chevy Blazer, good tires, needs work, runs good, $500. 945-962j. FLUTELESSONS: your home or mine Students of all levels, $7 per 1/2 hour. Call 945-4316A ask for Lisa. GUITAR/BASS LESSONS Far appt aS 616-962-hSl FOR RENT: 2 bedroom in the country, large yard, $490 ♦ utihtiea. 623-8743 NEWLY REMODELED: 1 A 2bd. Beau.. iui setting, convenient location. 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Call New Tradition Homes at (616)445-0000 or 1-888-538­ 8900 for more info. DRIVER- xkhtionx! CDL A drivers needed. Looking for de­ pendable service oriented per­ son with chauffeurs. CDL-B. or CDL-A license Full-time, part­ time. benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hir­ ing night/weekends 248CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: This position is responsible for marataimng communication with di­ em base through telephone con­ tacts. quality control, site visits. ■■Mug ia Mataung current business as well as developing new business through the sales process. Priority consideration will br given to applicants who meet the foBowing requirements: 2yn business experience in cus­ tomer service with some sales exposure, proven ability to iden­ tify problems/provide sol utions. strong written/ verbal communi cation skills, excellent organiza­ tional and time management skills. Competitive wage and benefit package Computer ex­ perience required, tome post sec­ ondary ertication recommended Industrial knowledge a plus Please send resume and wage requirements to: Ad 4114 c/o The Reminder P.O Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058 FORECLOSED HOMES Lok or SO Down! Gov't & Bink Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 $2380 OBO. Phone 616-945- ELECTRIC LIFT CHAIR: Used 2yrs. Original price $550, asking $225; Also, miscd laneous equipment. 795-9867 HOSPITA! BED: Eelcctric Used I yr. Original price $2,125. asking $1,000; Also, miscella­ neous equipment. 795-9867 ( ard f J/ I hanks THE FAMILIES OF BURI­ COOK wish to express their heartfelt thanks to each and everyone who in any way helped us through this trying time, whether they sent cards or flowers or gave to a favorite charity or offered prayers for him. Our thanks to funeral director, John Gores and to Bob Williams for helping get Bari ready for viewing and to Pastor Jeff Worden for the down to earth talk about Buri and for his sermon. And to pallbearers, and ICU of Borgess. Respectively yours; Donald and Loise Cook and family. Sarah Anders and fam­ ily, Dolores O'Connor Falvo and her children. Greg Falvo, Kelli Toohey and Derick, Stephanie Falvo and Jessica and James Buri. John Falvo, Tony Falvo & wife and Susan and Tonv, Dominique and Heather, Jim O'Connor and son Stephen Eash and daugh­ ter States Lorisne. Ronald and Robert O'Connor. Sister-in­ law, Vickie Prices and son Chuck. Mariam Cook and son Lee, Katherine Cook and son Gary, Hariette Cook and daughter Barbara and son Burl, and man) neices and nephews, and mam friends a'«d last but not least his faithful and hiring cat. 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Stove A tndge stay In Meadow Stone Park. 948-2488 ’78 LIBERTY: 14x65 ft 2 Bedrooms. 1 bath Located in Merlmo s Hidden Valley Estates Ceiling fans, new stove, refrig­ erator. sealed roof, outside painted, etc. $4,000 inquire at 945-9623 COURT POLICE BERT: News Police seek white van in assault A Kalamazoo man recently found guilty of violating his probation by as­ saulting his live-in girlfriend was sen­ tenced by Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher Thursday to 90 days in jail with credit for 32 days served. Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crow­ ley, however, had recommended that Carl Schmidtke of Kalamazoo go to prison as punishment for repealed as­ saultive offenses. "Mr. Schmidtke does have a lengthy criminal history dating back to 1998," ./.id Crowley. "He's committed acts against property and people, including malicious destruction of property and felonious assault." Crowley added that Schmidtke was on probation locally for a previous convic­ tion of felonious assault and being a felon in the possession of a firearm. “Now, he's been found guilty of violat­ ing probation for another assault on his girlfriend,” said Crowley. “He’s been to jail and he's served probation and none of that has had impact. I think he's reached the end of his line.** Crowley requested 30 months to 90 months in prison for Schmidtke who is also serving probation in Kalamazoo County for domestic violence. Schmidtke's therapist testified Thurs­ day that his client suffers from anger management problems and paranoia, which would cause him to become a greater threat to society once paroled. "Society might be temporarily safe from his behavior but he's going to work that over in his brain and when he gets out, its going to make the trigger easier for him.' said Dr. David Potts, a clinical psychiatrist practicing in Three Riven. “He's constantly suspicious and feels like he's being victimized. In spite of his in­ telligence and therapy, he loses it and gets so deep in his anger, he can't pull out of it" Potts testified that he Las given Schmidtke tools to engage when hr feels himself becoming angry. He said that on the night Schmidtke assaulted his girlfriend, causing her to require staples in her bead, he was un­ able to stay away from her. A Kalamazoo Township Police Officer testified, however, that on the night of the incident in which Schmidtke pushed her into the corner of a countertop, Schmidtke tried to keep her from seeking medical treatment. The officer testified the girlfriend re­ ported that Schmidtke instead told her to "take a shower, you'll be all right." The argument ensued after the couple had been drinking at a bar. "Here, what you have is a compilation of events where he feels victimized and angry and basically, he's a bubbling pot and he's aware it was occurring," said Potts, who claimed the girlfriend would not stay away from him. "Without ther­ apy and intervention, this man is going to reappear." Crowley said he agreed that a short prison sentence would only temporarily protect society from Schmidtke. "Dr. Potts' evaluation is that he's a psychopathic deviant who is suspicious and has anger management problems," said Crowley, "and its his evaluation that he'll return. I also feel that is a possibil­ ity, therefore. I amend my recommenda­ tion to 60 to 90 months in prison." Fisher told Schmidtke's attorney that he is concerned his client will someday become involved in a road rage incident and pull an illegal, loaded weapon on someone and kill someone "That hasn't occurred," the attorney said, explaining that he is more apt to be triggered by a domestic situation rather situations involving strangers. "I'm really ashamed to be in Barry County again," said Schmidtke. "I apolo­ gize to my girlfriend publicly. I do love her vety much I didn't mean to hurt her when I pushed her." Schmidtke tearfully explained that he has a decision-making problem and that when he becomes angry, “I don't think." "Il’s a very confounding situation,” said Fisher. "Mr. Potts has given me some understanding and some hope for the fu­ ture. It's difficult to understand how an intelligent person who can function ra­ tionally in 99 percent of situations can behave so poorly in others." Fisher said be would be entirely justi­ fied in imposing the maximum possible penalty and "there's no way an appeals court would reverse me." Fisher said he imposed the jail term because "I agree it (prison) would do more harm than good." Schmidtke was ordered to continue his therapy with Dr. Potts as part of his pro­ bation requirements. He was also ordered to pay an additional $1,000 in court costs and made him eligible for work release. In other recent court business: • Frederick Tape, 60, of Caledonia, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by drinking alcohol on May 27. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A stranger in a while van allegedly involved in an assault of two women Wednesday, June 21, is being sought by the Bany County Sheriffs Department. DetJSgt. Jay Olejniczak said. "We're not sure what his intentions were," said Olejniczak. According to Olejniczak, two young women were at an Airport Road Thornapple River access site between 4 and 5 p.m. when they were approached by the van. "He probably had been there for a few minutes because there was somebody dropping off canoes," said Olejniczak. "He waited for the canoes to leave and he approached the victims." The man got out of the van and assaulted one of the women reportedly by touching her inappropriately. No physical injury resulted," said Olejniczak. The man then fled the scene but witnesses did not see which direction he went and did not obtain a license plate number. The man is described as being white and in his 40s, 5-feet, 8-inches tall, 180 pounds with brown, curly shoulder-length hair. The vehicle was a white, full-sized van with two windows in the back doors. There was no lettering on the vehicle.. "They're not sure if it had windows on the sides," said Olejniczak. "One said it did, one said it did not, but it was so dirty that she couldn't tell and there was some rust on it." Anyone with information is asked to call the Barry County Sheriffs Department at 948-4805 or Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. 'Hate crime' reported in trailer park YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Two families living in the Yankee Springs Meadows trailer park fell victim to hate crimes early Tuesday when they found racial slurs and obscene names spray painted onto their homes, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Trooper Tony Kuster said both families are unsettled by the incident and the perpetrators arc being sought "We think it occurred between 7:30 p.m. and 7 a.tn.," June 26 and 27, said Kuster. "The one family said they heard their dog bark at about 3 a.m. and wondered if that's when it happened." Yankee Springs Meadows Trailer Park is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator and anyone with information is asked to call the Michigan State Police at 948-8283 or Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Kuster said recent hate crimes legislation enhances the penalties for those committing crimes motivated by racial or other prejudice. Bicyclist, 12, struck near Middleville THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - Twelve-ycar-old Rachael Veenstra of Middleville is listed fair condition at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids with injuries suffered Friday when she was struck by a car while riding her bicycle. Trooper Aaron Sleensma of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police said Veenstra was riding on Parmalee Road near Stimpson Road and turned in from of a westbound vehicle, driven by Robert Klinger. 52, of Middleville at about 6:30 pm. Veenstra. who had nor been wearing a helmet, was taken to Pennock Hospital by Thomapple Township Emergency Services and was then airlifted to Spectrum by Aircare Helicopter. Klinger wu not injured in the accident. "Alcohol does not appear to be a factor... and a report will be sent to the Bany County Prosecutor's office for review," said Sleensma. Teens arrested In business break-ins HASTINGS - William David Boykin, 19 of Hastings and two 16-year-old friends from Battle Creek have been charged with two counts of breaking and entering for allegedly smashing the window of Al & Pete's Sport shop June 6 and taking more than $2,000 worth of guns and ammunition. The three boys, along with another Battle Creek juvenile, are also accused of smashing a window at MC Supply and taking a dirt bike, gloves, motorcycle suit and helmets. Boykin is still recovering from a gunshot wound to the back which occurred as the foursome was traveling to Battle Creek allegedly following the MC Supply burglary. He was shot when one of his companions was moving one of the stolen handguns, causing it to discharge through the rear of the driver's seat into Boykin's back as he was driving. The four are also accused of taking the stolen weapons to Maple Grove Road near M-37 and firing a number of shots into a stop sign. Boykin was then taken to a Battle Creek hospital for treatment, which led to be and the three juveniles confessing to the crimes. Police have also requested charges of reckless use of a firearm and felony firearm charges against all four suspects, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriff's Department. Boykin was arraigned on the breaking and entering charges Tuesday when a July 5 preliminary examination was scheduled. He remains free on a $2,500 personal recognizance bond. The three juveniles will be prosecuted in Calhoun County. The stolen motorcycle was recovered by the Bany County Sheriff’s Department. None of the guns have been recovered, however, said Hastings City Pcfice Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. Deputies probe 3 garage break-ins HASTINGS - A number of garage sale items were reported stolen from a garage on Star School Road June 6 between midnight and 6:15 a.m., according to a report by the Barry County Sheriff's Department. The owner reported that someone entered through an unlocked door and stole small items and left the higher priced items alone. Missing are three boat cushions, 25 fishing lures, a caller ID machine, a Coleman lantern, a glass vase, 10 boxes of crystal candle holders, games, laptop computer, clock radio, answering machine, craft beads, ball bats and gloves and a Power Ranger game. Another garage containing garage sale items was also entered sometime between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. June 15 and 16. Higher priced items such as motorcycles, bikes and tools were left alone but missing were four candles in jars, a wildlife book, water globe containing a flower, a toy airplane and a sand art game. And. deputies investigated a similar break-in on Wing Road in which an unlocked garage was entered and items were taken. Missing are a stereo rack system, speaker, saw, drill and bird cage. Deputies have no suspects and the incidents remain under investigation. Controlled drug buys lead to arrest HASTINGS - A 27-ycar-old Hastings woman has been arrested and arraigned on two felony counts of delivery and manufacture of marijuana as the result of an undercover operation by the Hastings City Police Department Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said Sherry Lynette Pyle was arrested June 13 after officers were able to use a confidential informant to allegedly purchase one-half ounce of marijuana from her at her Montgomery Street home. "We conducted an undercover operation which started in January in which we used a confidential informant and purchased marijuana from the suspect" said Leedy. Pyle was arraigned on the charges June 14 when a $5,000 personal recognizance bond was set. She is scheduled to appear for a preliminary examination July 12 at 9 a.m. in Barr.’ County's 56 B District Court In unrelated drug cases, John Nicholas Jousma of Caledonia and Steven Ray Gilchrist are scheduled for preliminary examinations July 5 at 9 a.m. on one count each of delivery and manufacture of marijuana. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 29. 2000 - Page 15 Man gets prison sentence for drunk driving death by Shelly Suiter Staff Writer The man who caused the death of an expectant father last Oct. 3 by driving with a blood alochol level more than twice the legal limit tearfully apologized to the family of Joseph Bowers Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court. Harold Keith Richards of Kentwood told the court while his own wife and three small children watched that "I'm here to stand accountable for my actions and to set an example for my daughters. "All I can offer you now from here for­ ward is my prayers," said Richards to Bowers' mother, grandmother and two aunts. Richards. 43, was sentenced to 29 months to 15 years in prison on the con­ viction. He is also being sued by Bowers' family and is losing his house, attorney Pedro Ferrer said. "This is obviously a very tragic case," said Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crow- ley. "It's obviously a case in which drunk driving resulted tn the death of a young man, Mr. Bowers. And, its doubly tragic because Mr. Richards has genuinely led a law abiding, productive life and is a working, family man." According to Bowers' mother. Del'rae Bowers, her worst nightmare came true the morning of Oct. 3 when she received a telephone call that her son had been in a car accident. According to a preliminary examina­ tion transcript, Richards' truck was wit­ nessed travling north on M-37 in the southbound lane near Coburn Road at about 3 a.m. Witnesses said they lost sight of the truck as it rounded a curve. Seconds later they saw the truck upside down and a car was mangled beyond recognition. Richards, who had a blood alcohol level of .23, was airlifted to Spectrum Hospital where he was treated and later released. A noise ordinance for Hastings? by David T. Young Editor A local attorney Monday night asked the Hastings City Council to consider a noise ordinance or enforce a law already on the books. Carol Jones Dwyer, who lives near the corner of Green and Broadway, told the council that the owner of a motorcycle in that area revs up his machine, making it sound "like automatic weapon fire." She said the noise goes beyond annoy­ ing, it’s "exceptionally and frighteningly loud." She added that she has contacted local police, but all they've told her is that there is nothing they can do about it because Hastings does not have a local noise ordinance. However, she said one member of the police department pointed out to her that the Motor Vehicle Code makes it a vio­ lation of law for a vehicle to be equipped in a way to promote excessive "This is an instance in which there is a law that prevents what is going on," Dwyer said. "Il (the noise) is very loud and frightening to children. But then we're being told that there's nothing wc can do about it... "I beg of you to help citizens and ex­ plore whether there is something that can be done... Forgive me if I seem obsessed, but if this was happening next door to you, you would feel the same She then contended that if someone was firing a gun with blanks in town, the police certainly would do something about it. Yet this sound isn't that much different. Councilman Joe Bleam then asked Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy if offi­ cers ever arrest people at loud parties for disturbing the peace They sometimes do. particularly if the revelers become disorderly. "I’d be more than happy to get with Mrs. Dwyer and get the facts." Leedy said. Councilman Donald Tubbs, who owns a bed and breakfast near where Mrs. Dwyer lives, said he has been asked by his customers why the city doesn't have a noise ordinance “Maybe we need something in here that's going to help," he said. The council agreed have the matter referred to the city attorney and police department heads. In other business Monday evening, the council: • Delayed a decision on the city mak­ ing a $35,000 contribution to the City­ County Airport Commission for construc­ tion of taxi lanes. The city already has made its annual $35,000 contribution for the airport, but is being asked for additional special sup­ port for the construction project. City Manager Jeff Mansfield reported in a written communication to the coun­ cil there is some debate about just who will benefit from the work and whether or not city taxpayers' dollars should be used. It also was noted Monday night that the actual cost for the project may go as high as $110,000, which would mean the city and county would share the tab at $55,000 apiece. Councilman Barry Wood, a member of the Airport Commission, said, "The question is how many people in the city does it benefit9" Councilman David McIntyre, also on the commission, added. "I think we all agree that the airport is vital to the city." but he said fiscal responsibility must be considered Mansfield said he plans to attend the July 12 Airport Commission meeting and then report back to the City Council. • Approved the city's annual contract with Don and Carol Porter for mainte­ nance of City Hall, but not without a lol of discussion about doing so without tak­ ing competitive bids City officials explained that they are very satisfied with the quality of work the Porters have done for the last years, but Councilman Donald Spencer said he feels uncomfortable about making such a deal without taking bids. "Getting out just one bid just doesn't look good to me," he said. "We get more than one bid on everything else." Wood said it actually might be an un­ necessary expensive to seek more bids and yet still hire the same local service with which the city is satisfied. Tubbs agreed, scying it doesn't make sense to switch from someone who's do­ ing a good job. Mansfield said there may not be a lot of cleaning services willing to bid for the City Hall job "I haven't had other people banging on my door to bring us a proposal," he said. City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes tried to assure the council that there is nothing illegal or improper about securing such services without bidding them out. "Some professional services do not need to be bid out because of the uniqueness of their services." she said. Councilman Robert May said, "I would not feel comfortable going outside (Hastings) with someone from Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo... Don is a valuable employee." Spender replied, "You're assuming that the other people bidding will be big cor­ porations." He said he doesn't think that will happen. Bleam said he agreed with Spencer "half-heartedly" that bidding should be done as often as possible, but "when you find somebody who fils, you stick with them." The vote was 8-1 to stick with the Porters, who got a modest raise, from $700 to $725 a week. Though having a three- rather than one-year contract also was discussed, it was agreed that the contract will be re­ viewed on an annual basts. • Agreed on a 6-3 vote to 1999-2000 budget adjustments, in the total amount of $159,474 for the police training. li­ brary and industrial incubator funds, which reported shortfalls. Spencer, who vote "no," along with Bleam and Harold Hawkins, said, "We need to tell these department heads that the general fund revenue is not a never­ ending source." The i-ihcr side of the argument was that each of the three ran into unforeseen expenses or earned less revenue than ex­ pected. and is very remorseful. “We have the family of the victim and I'm sure any sentence would not be enough unless it was that he serve time until he lost his life," Fisher said. "I think Bowers, 24, was pronounced dead at the scene. "I received that dreadful call in the middle of the night that my only son was in a car accident and was being air­ lifted," said Del'rae. "By the lime my daugther met me. she said he was being taken to Pennock. I was relieved thinking he was going to be okay and I was anx­ ious to see Joe. Then, the doctor gave me the bad news that he did not make it. "My world had been shattered," she said. "My first born, my only son was dead and I’ll never sec him again." Del'rae pointed out that Joe never knew his own son, who was bom just seven days after the crash. She also informed the court that Joe's death equalled the fate of his own father, Roy Bowers, who was killed by a drunk driver on Dec. 24, 1979. "See that justice is done for (his son) who will never know what a loving father he could have had," said Del'rae. "I’m asking for the maximum penalty for Mr. Richards." Phyllis Boise, Joe's grandmother, also requested a maximum sentence of 15 years, saying "29 months is a great injus­ LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The firm It ■ debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any Information we obtain will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE • Deteutt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nona S Tucker, an unmarried woman (original mort­ gagors), to Commonpoint Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated March X, 1906, and recorded on April 16. 1999 in Document # 1010514, Bany County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to foe Bank One, National Aaaoctetton, as Trustee tA/a The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee, as assignee by an assign­ ment dated May 27, 2000, which was recorded on April 13,2000, in Document # 1043120, Bany County Records, on which mortgage there Is FIFTY-EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY AND 79/100 dollars ($58,320.79), In­ cluding interest al 13.250% per annum. Ad­ justable rate mortgage. Interest rate may change 03/X and 09/X of each year. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort- tice." She added that Richards had not only been driving drunk, but also had im­ proper license plates and did not have insurance on the night of the crash. "When you killed my grandson, you also took a part of my life," .he said. "All we've got is a spot on the road. I hate you for what you've done. You’ve ru­ ined our lives." "I wish the laws were more strict on drunk driving," added Louise Brundage, Joe's aunt. "You are a criminal to get into a vehicle when you are drunk. It is a weapon. He had no consideration for someone else's life, he had no considera­ venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1.00 PM. on July 27, 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5 Of Block 6 Of AW. PHBJJPS ADOTHON. also known as AW. PHILLIP'S SECOND ADDI­ TION, to ttto Wage ol NasfrrtHe. according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which caae foe redemption period she! be X days from foe date of such sale. tion for is own children." But according to Ferrer, Richards is very remorseful and did not commit an intentional act. "I’d like to apologize and I could say I'm sorry for a hundred years and it wouldn’t make a difference," said a tea­ ful Richards to the Bowers' family. "I made a bad decision. I cost Mr. Bowers a lot. You don’t have to worry about me forgetting Oct. 3. I’ll never forget that night." Richards told Fisher that "I'm here so justice can be served," he said. "The ball is your court, sir." "This is certainly a terrible case for everyone." said Fisher. "Two families have been destroyed by drunk driving. Dated: June 15, 2000 FOR INFORMATION, Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors X1X Telegraph Road. Suite 1X Bogham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie • 200010991 (7-13) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made it. the conditions of a mortgage made by Harold E. Andrews and Peggy L Andrews, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Plus, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 25.1996. and record­ ed on November 4. 1996 in Uber 677. on Page 370, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to United Companies Lending Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated October 1. 1999, which was recorded on May 15. 2000, in document number #1044272, Barry County Records, on which mort­ The question is, what is a just sentence in this situation? I have to consider the great harm caused by Mr. Richards. I know he didn’t intend to kill anyone." Fisher added that, "on the other hand, it was his intention to drink and his terri­ ble decision to drive his car." According to Fisher, Richard's proba­ tion agent had recommended a 16­ month sentence, reporting that Richards is a caring man who is a hard worker and supports his family, is an upright citizen of the sum ot SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY-ONE ANO 86/100 dollars ($63,491.86), ndudmg interest at 11.700% per Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort- Leader in Miles Years in a Row venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1.-00 p.m., on July 13, 2000. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 11. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, disti.nl 1862.77 feet East of the Northwest comer of said Section 11; thence East along said North section line 220.00 feet; thence South at right angles to said North section line 196.00 feet; thence West parallel with said North section line. 220.00 feet; thence North 198.00 feet to the place of begin­ ning. subject to existing roadway easement over the North 33 feet for existing Lacey Road The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: June 1.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE C*. 248-593 1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorney and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie #990303720 Dolphins (6/29) S1.000 Sign on Bonus for F xp Company Drivers Plus 6c for all miles over 15.000 in a month Owner •ttrinrs SMm83c See CITY, continued page 16 lease Purchase Program flu.nlable 1IIH414JU Owner Operators The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held June 27. 2000, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street. Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Graduate Students 911 EMERGENCY ■ Home Address Signs REQUIRED BY VEH BARRY COUNTY ORDINANCE Notlce of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Curths and Ruby Curths. husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to MG Investment. Inc. An Indiana Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 30. 1998, and recorded on May 6. 1998 in Document No. 1011563. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments Io Fairbanks Capital Corp., Assignee by an assign­ ment dated December 3, 1999. which was recorded on May 16, 2000, in Document #1044481, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there ts -laimed to be due al the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT AND 98/100 dollars ($162.598 98). including interest at 9 490% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and tne statute in such case made and provided, not ice ts hereby given that sad mod- gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on July 20.2000 Sato premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The land referred to in this Commitment, situ­ ated in the County of Barry. Township of Thomapple. State of Michigan, is described as follows: A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of Section 15. Town 4 North. Range ’0 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the South Ime of sad Section 15. distant North 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds East 70 65 feet from the South 1/4 post of said Section 15. said point also bong on the centerline of M-37 thence North 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds West, along said center­ line of M-37 a distance of 787.88 teet; thence North 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds East. 710.86 feet, thence South 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds East 750.24 feet to the North right of way of Fmkbemef Road, thence South 23 degrees 21 minutes 15 seconds West 36 25 feet to said South Hne of Section 15, thence South 88 decrees 53 minutes 45 seconds West along said South Ime 477 75 teet to a dear viatan area thence North 53 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds the right of way of M-37. thence South 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds East, along said right of way 197 34 feet to said South Sectton Hne, thence South 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 sec­ onds West, along said South tine 68.44 feet to the place of begonng Subject to erasing public highway easement over the Westerly 60te«m highway M-37 and the Southerly 33 teet for Fmkbener Road Except Beginning at a point on the South Ime of Section 15 Town 4 North. Range 10 West, dis­ tant North 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds East. 70.65 feet from the South 1/4 post of said Section 15. said point also being in the centertine of M-37; thence North 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds West along said centerline ot M-37 a distance of 490 46 feet, thence North 88 degrees 59 minutes 07 seconds East 394.49 feet; thence South 00 degrees 50 minutes 45 seconds East 396.40 feet to the North right of way line of Finkbeiner Road Thence North 53 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds West, along a dear vision area 230 65 feet to the right way of said M-37: thence South 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds South Section line; thence South 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds West, along said South line 68.44 feet to the place of beginning Except That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thornapple Township, Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 cor­ ner of said Section; thence Nu>Th 88* 53'45" East, 503 00 feet along the South Ime of said Senior to the Point of Beginning; thence North 00” 47 27" East. 248 00 feet along an existing fence line thence 8ou± 56* 53' 45" West. 75.00 tert; thence North 00* 47 2T East. 360 04 feet; foexe South 29’ 51- 15* last. 655 52 feet, thence So^th 23 21' 15" V/oat. 36.25 teet to the South Im erf said Section; thence South 38- 43' 45" West. 245 40 feet along said South line to the Point of Beginning. The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated. June 8 2000 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200013408 (7/8) Cougars Prescription Convenience STREET NAME SIGNS z c thc prosecutor's recommendation is rea­ sonable in light of the circumstances. There is great benefit to the fact that there is a certainly of punishment as a result of the plea agreement made." 2 Location Drive-thru Internet Close to Your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com 19.95 ea - 2 or more *17.95 ea. z * £ i Made while you wait - 5 minutes Call & Pick Up Private Drive - Private Road Signs ’Any Name' Pvt Rd Signs Action Signs Pennock Pharmacy Drive-thru Open 7 Days/Walk-in 6 Days lacrotu frwn HU' Bliss) 1011 E. State St.. Hastings (616) 9454)542 888-577-7446 PRIVATE DRIVE SIGNS (616) 948-3136 1005 W. Green St • Hastings Pennock J Heallhcari’ ben ices �Page 16 - The Hastngs Banner - Thursday. June 29. 2000 Twiss gets up to 50 years for shooting in Middleville by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Matthew Twiss, 18. of Middleville, was sentenced Thursday to 11 1/2 to 50 years in prison for his role in what Prose­ cutor Dale Crowley termed an attempted "cold blooded murder." "That means you will have to satisfy the Michigan Department of Corrections that you are safe to be in society or else you won’t be in society until you arc old." Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher told Twiss while handing down his sentence. Twiss pleaded guilty to one count of assault with intent to murder for plotting with 16-year-old Justin Rauch to kill 25­ year old drug dealer James Rummelt of Grand Rapids March 31 in Middleville. He was also ordered to pay Thomapple Township $15,965 restitution for his al­ leged destruction of more than 100 tomb­ stones in Mt. Hope Cemetery Oct. 3, 1998 Twiss was never convicted of the de­ struction of tombs and memorials charge because he had appealed a juvenile court ruling to waive Twiss to adult court Rauch admitted to being the gunman when Rummelt was shot four times while Twiss handed over the bullets. Rummelt survived the attack and said Thursday he still has one bullet lodged in his chest, just one centimeter from his aorta. "1 believe that the pain which I have suffered is so little compared to that in which those around and involved have had to suffer." said Rummelt during the hearing. "A once peaceful town is now living in fear that it's not really that safe after all. "The nightmares that I have every night and the way people feel has no value compared to life." he continued. "I've been given a second chance at life. "I want Matthew to know I forgive him, but Hl never be able to forget that night," added Rummelt. "1 wish him well and hope he changes his life for the bet­ ter." Rummelt said following the sentencing Thursday that he has changed his ways and no longer deals drugs. "I'm going to start speaking to young people, and if I can turn one young per­ son around by sharing my experiences, it will be worth it." he said Rummelt added that he plans to write a book about his life. "I’d like to acknowledge Ms. (probation agent Judy) Brewer on the fair and excellent assessment that this de­ fendant and the co-defendant essentially set out to commit cold blooded murder." Crowlev said. Crowley added that Twiss, however, has had very little involvement with the criminal justice system, but that with his "mind set" at the time of the attempted murder, "I don't think it would have made much difference." The 11 1/2 year minimum sentence was offered to Twiss to give him an op­ portunity to reform himself, said Crow­ ley. "The mind set of this defendant is that he's involved in drugs to make easy money and has no qualms about harming others and apparently the victim is of a similar mind set," Crowley said. "There is a lot of similarity between the defen­ dants and the victim. The defendant and the co-defendant thought the process should proceed to an actual murder." Defense attorney Carol Dwyer raised the issue of gun control during her re­ marks prior to sentencing. "This case begs some discussion of the matter of handguns in our society," she said. "1 think people have guns for two reasons — to cause harm or experience power or control from simple possession." Fisher disagreed. "I’ll stop you because a lot of people want them to protect themselves from people like this young man standing be­ fore me." he said. "We have a young man with a hand­ gun for the thrill of the control," said Matthew Twiss Dwyer. "I think we're fortunate that Mr. Rummelt didn't likewise have a handgun because we could have several dead people at this point." Dwyer pointed out that Rummelt posed a threat of going to Middleville that night to cause Twiss and Rauch some harm. "Yes, they could have walked away," said Dwyer. "I deplore the ready avail­ ability of these handguns. Individuals in­ volved in the drug trade and the ready availability of handguns exacerbates the possibility of harm to innocent persons." Dwyer charged also that the correc­ tions system is not correcting law break­ ers, but instead is "warehousing crimi­ nals." "I hope he (Twiss) can draw on the things within him that are good and posi­ tive and learn to use other methods of dispute resolution," said Dwyer. "I hope he will begin to value human life after experiencing a threat on his own life.” "If I had this do over, I'd act in a more responsible fashion," said Twiss. "I'm sorry you didn’t do that," said Fisher. "Its sad to see you with virtually no criminal history throw away a sub­ stantial portion of your life." Fisher called the act a deliberate ac­ tion on the part of Twiss and Rauch. "It was a very dangerous situation,” said Fisher. "We can’t afford to have people like you walking around on the streets with the rest of us." Rauch is scheduled to be sentenced July 6 at 8:15 a.tn. He pleaded guilty in exchange for a prosecution recommenda­ tion of a minimum sentence of no more than 10 1/2 years in prison with no agreement on the maximum penalty. CITY... Continued from page 15 There are only 14 Hrehawk Convertibles throughout the U.S. and we have 2 of themlll ► LSI V8 engine with 330 horsepower ► Ram Air hood with functional scoops ► Dual hood-mounted hear extractors ► 17"x9" chrome-plated wheels feature Hrehawk logo ► Performance exhaust system with dual-dual tips ► Firestone Hrehawk P275/40/17ZE tires ► Hrehawx dash plaque and 2 keyfobs ► Hrehawk exterior graphics and hood emblem <■ Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile 328 North Michigan Avenue GMC Truck Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vtaff bceotis Youi Expkwkhs b » Fuar Tudokh. ' (2^ Oldsmobile GMC EW OK68CH NEW CM MGftWE90ENT CONSENT* USED CM MGR • ME MUR. BU5MESS MGR 0*6 SLVERMMt SALES • PETE SMTM SALES • TOW LMSON SALES LOCALLY OWNED 8 OPERATED Call (616) 948-8000 Today or toll free 1-888-494-5539 SAILS HOWS: Mon i Wed untt 8 Tue, Thu I Fri until 6 SdudayurtH2 satictHows. Men AWsd 8-7 Tue, Thu I Fn 8-5 • Voted 7-2 to adopt the hours of 9 a m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday as the period in which a two-hour parking limit would be enforced in downtown Hastings. Spencer and McIntyre dissented. • Appointed Mansfield as voting repre­ sentative on the Grand Valley Metro Council, replacing Mayor Frank Camp­ bell. May was appointed as the city’s representative at the annual business meeting of the Michigan Municipal League, also replacing the mayor. • Was given a presentation by Steve Meering and Rose Hendershot on the Thornapple River Festival and Cleanup May 20 in Tyden Park. Meering said high water limited the cleanup to access sites and road right of ways, but 119 volunteers "got their hands wet" in the effort. • Approved the low bids of $58,000 from Hastings Concrete Inc. for sidewalk curb and gutter and of $66,980 from C A C Service of Montgomery, Mich., for sealcoating and patching for local streets. Both bids were expanded to the city's budgeted maximums of $67,600 and $80,000 to allow for more work to be done. "This will allow us to complete as much concrete work (and sealcoating and patching) as possible this coming fiscal year and will remain within bud­ get." Mansfield explained. • Was told by Mansfield that city pickup of debris left at the curb will con­ tinue on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. • Approved a request from Shannon Thornton to have the 400 block of West Center Street closed to traffic between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. frr a block party Sept 9. • Approved a request from the Thor­ napple Valley Soccer Club to use the fields at Fish Hatchery Park and Tyden Park later this summer and into the fall. • Heard Campbell read a proclamation honoring Richard T. Groos for his 44 years of service to the board of directon at National Bank of Hastings. AAA... Continued from page 13 Commissioner James, elaborating on her vote against the changes, said "having venders means it will be from all over and I think the local service we receive through the Commission on Aging is excellent, and I think it will be confusing to the elderly when they have different individuals from different vendors coming. Now, we have our own nurse who is on site that does each evaluation and has 18 years experience, and I think that’s very important." "We can still be a vendor, but it isn’t guaranteed now that the people (providing in-home services) will come from our local agency. I think that's so important I think the seniors get a secure feeling by the same people coming and when they can reminisce about where they grew up... They depend on them, their confidence is with them — the local people. "It’s just a matter that the sute wants to take over more of it (aging programs), and I think it's a local thing... It will run more and more through the sute, in my opinion. I really appreciate everyone’s effort in the advisory board. They really did look into this, but I think they were really backed up against a wall," James said. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-07-06.pdf 9a1bbda7c00c948b1fea06df7cf705de PDF Text Text Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Hashings VOLUME 147. NO. 27 PRICE 50" THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2000 Rezoning battle may not be over in Rutland Twp. by Mary McDonough Staff Writer A rezoning battle in Rutland may not be over, according to Bob McKay of Hubble Road. McKay, whose request to have 9.2 acres of land he owns off M-43 rezoned from agricultural to rural estates was approved by the Rutland Township Board at its last meeting, said there is a petition circulating asking that a referendum on the rezoning be put on next November’s election ballot According to Rutland Township Clerk Robyn McKenna, the township has not received official notification that such a referendum is being sought, but has "heard rumors'* that it is. If such an effort is being made, she said, the township must receive a notice of intent that a referendum attempt is under way within seven days after the final process of rezoning is completed That process wont be finished until the township board passes an ordinance amending its zoning map to reflect the Tuning change and gives public notification of the change, McKenna said. The township board is expected to approve such an ordinance at its August meeting, she said, after which the zoning change must published in the newspaper before a letter of intent can be filed. Ballot language for a November referendum would have to be submitted to the county by the end of August, McKenna said. According to Barry County Planner Jim McManus, state law provides that a direct vote of the people (referendum) be allowed on rezonings and certain other decisions made by governing bodies when citizens are not happy with the decisions A set percentage of valid signatures of registered voters of the municipality - must be obtained in order for a referendum to be put or. the ballot, he said. Rutland Township resident Robbin Nichols, one of the leaders of those opposed to the rezoning, refused to comment on whether such a referendum is being sought, saying "What I do is my business." Getting the acreage rezoned to rural estates will allow McKay to split the 9.2 acres into 2.3-acre parcels, which be plans to sell, he said. If the land remains zoned agriculture, a minimum of 10 acres is required per parcel unless the land is platted. If the land is platted, which McKay would have the option of doing, McKenna ..said, then the mjpin&rr parcel size iequiremenl would drop#) one acre. McKay said he is concerned that some citizens of Rutland do not understand exactly what his intentions are with the rezoning. Many rumors are flying around that are "untrue," he said. He said that during debate over the rezoning at the last township boarJ meeting, he was accused of telling prospective buyers of the 2.3-acre parcels that they will have access to Podunk Lake. The property he wants to rezone lies north of Podunk Lake. That rumor is "a lie — an out and out fabrication,” he said. He maintained that he never said such a thing to anyone and doesn't even know if Podunk Lake has a public access Bursting with pride... Several sites in and around Barry County celebrated the Fourth ol July with festivals and the traditional fireworks. The displays took place at Lake Odessa. Algonquin Lake, Hickory Comers, Caledonia, Gun Lake and at the conclusion of the Hot Air Balloon Festival in Battle Creek, which is where this photo was taken. (Photo by Perry Hardin) CONTINUED, page 2 Chartton Park joins nation observing 4th by Juyce Weinbrecht Charlton Park was co-host for the an­ nual "Old Fashioned 4th of July" celebra­ tion over the holiday Tuesday, in con­ junction with the 4th of July Veterans Association. Sandy James, vice chairwoman of the Barry County Board of Comissioners and member of the Parks and Recreation Commssion. served as mistress of cere­ monies and greeted veterans and their families with Charlton Park’s director. Dr. Peter Forsberg. A salute to veterans of foreign wars was the opening activity, followed by an A pie auction was just one of the attractions Tuesday at the annual OldFashioned Fourth of July celebration at Historic Chartton Park. This youngster apparently is looking to make some money for her effort. (Photo by Joyce Weinbrecht) I invocation by Bill Beachnau of Thomapple Valley Post No. 8260 of the VFW. Lawrence Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 members Roy Wilcox and Frank Weinbrecht raised the American flag as Beachnau led the audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Barry Walter from the Michigan De­ partment of Veterans of Foreign Wars made remarks in praise of veterans. Wal­ ter said that from the beginning of U.S. history, this nation has celebrated the 4th of July with picnics, speeches, parades, fireworks and other gala events. Water See CHARLTON, continued pafci 2 Oh say can you see... The Woodland Gospel Singers gave their rendition ol "The Star Spangled Banner" at the 26th annual Art in the Park celebration in Lake Odessa July 1, while crowds of people listened and visited approximately 180 arts and crafts booths. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 6. 2000 CHARLTON PARK joins nation, continued... also reminded the audience that this year is the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War, which followed closely after the end of World War II and lasted for three years, when the people of the country were ready for peace The salute was followed by the serv­ ing of the chicken barbecue picnic by the 4th of July Association to the veter­ ans, their families and to many who came to participaste in the old-fashioned games. Sandy and Barbara Schondelmayer prepared the chicken again this year. The games began in the early after­ noon with Barry County Sherriff Steve DeBoer serving as gamemaster. The staff of Charlton Park spent considerable time preparing for the events and the games. The games included three-legged sack race, which was divided into three age groups. Ten years and under was won by Megan Carter and Nina Carter of Mid­ land. The 11-15 age group was won by Brandon Cramer and Laura Cramer of Leslie. The 16 and over race was won by Norns Mikolajczyk of Battle Creek. Wheelbarrow race first place winners were: in the 10 and under category, Nathan Zevenberger of Grand Rapids, Nick Westrate, Grand Rapids; 11 to 15 winners were Ben Battorff of Vermontwillc and Dan Miloch, Middleville. The 16 and over winners were Norris Mikola­ jczyk, Bittie Creek and John Hundershod of Hastings. In the needle in a haystack contest, under age 5, first place went to Michael Adams of Delton. The watermelon eating contest, age 6 and under winner, was Olivia Carter, Or­ angeville; ages 7-10, Megan Carter, Midland; 11-15 winner was Beverly Ch­ eney, Delton, and age 16 and older, Kevin Kener, Battle Creek The watermelon seed spitting contest for males 10 and under winner was Blake Shotwell of Hastings. Josh Chesey from Holt placed first in the 11-15 age group. Sixteen and older first place winner was Pat Wolter of Holland. The female winners were 10 and un­ der, Breanne Martens, Hickory Comers; 11-15 winner was Elizabeth Heinsen of Nashville and for the 16 and older group Brooke Martens of Hickory Comers placed first. The fastest baby in the baby crawl was Kyle Ball of Battle Creek. The hay bale toss — males, 12-15 were Ben Batdorff and 16 and over, JJ. Wierenga, Belding. The hay bale toss female winner, 16 and over, was Jenny Morawski. The girl with the most freckles was Hanna Beckles of Hastings. This was Hannah's second consecutive win. Three brothers from Vermontville, took top honors for the boys* competition, David Benedict first. Daniel Benedict second and Sam Benedict most. This was a close contest. The pie eating contest. 6 and under, was won by Emily Batdorff of Ver­ montville. The 7-10 age group was won by Joseph Benedict of Vermontville. Dan Milock of Middleville placed first in the 11-15 age group and Bobby Bottom of Battle Creek placed first in the 16 and older age group. Gary and Darlene Newell's group placed first in the water relay race for the second year in a row. The pie judging winners were fruit pies, Nancy Spencer; cream pies, Gail Milcott, and other kinds of pies , Rose Batdorff, who won with an oatmeal pie. Proceeds from the pie auction, handled by Appletree Auctioneering family, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lumbert and Derek and Jennifer Morawski. was $210. The historical buildings were open as was the gift shop. At the Bristol Inn there was lemonade and ice cream was being made. And there were horse and carraige rides around the park all day for all who wished for an old-fashioe- d ride. The park's recreation area, the beaches attracted a crowd who were seeking a way to keep cool on a humid Fourth of July by spending the day at Historic Charlton Park. Rezoning battle may not be over in Rutland Twp. continued Other rumors be has heard that are untrue, he said, include: • Being accused of wanting to put a trailer park on the property. • Being accused of wanting to "do a massive development here." • Being accused of cutting down trees on his property to make way for such a development • Being accused of attempting illegal "spot zoning? 'Relay for Ufo' to Aug. 11-12 County Relay for McKay said he has "no intentions of developing any more land whatsoever — my goal is to preserve it. My intentions are to leave as much as possible" of the athletic field. land he owns in its natural state. He said with the new zoning designation, those who purchase the property will only State R< 1st Frid relay fund-raising • p.m. Friday each J "Victory Lap- for A luminary cereled for 9:30 that NBbrasce of those be able to put one house on each parcel Since he is only selling four parcels of property, he said, the maximum amount of development that will take place will be the building of four homes. That amount is less than what would have been built had McKay not purchased a total of 114 acres of property adjacent to 95 acres he owns. McKay made the purchase last December, he said, when some 324 acres belonging to dairy farmer Marvin Smith were auctioned off. The property was zoned agriculture, and parcels sold at the auction were required to be a minimum of 10 acres. McKay said he bought seven parcels, one of which had a house and outbuildings on it, and has since sold the 10-acre parcel that had the house ua it. If separate individuals had purchased the other six parcels, he said, a minimum of six houses would have gone up. Had a bona fide developer purchased the property, he said, that person might have chosen the option of platting the property and selling it off in one-acre lots or applying for approval to put "site condominiums" on each of the parcels. McKay did not wish to have the land developed, he said, so he bought as much as possible with the intention of preserving the land. He wants to sell the 2.3-acre parcels to recoup some of the financial expense of purchasing the property, he said. By selling the 2.3-acre lots, he will make it possible financially for him to See ROOMING, continued page 14 Youth Theatre showcase touches all the emotions The two Re| dates for 87th sentali ve will next Ftrsl Friday as Staff Writer From "Sardines and Pork A Beans" to "Othello" and "Little Women," students in the Youth Theatre Summer Workshop touched all the emotions at their student showcase last Friday at Fish Hatchery gs High School lee- Whether poegis were humorous or poignant, scenes lively or foreboding. iry slippers) in their scene from the Wizard of Or. Whether silly or serious the students took time and revealed their characters and gave them life. This activity was supported by the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cul­ ture, tiic Rural Arts & Culture program, Mike Humphreys, the Sue Drummond Fund, the Afternoon on Broadway Group and other patrons. Youth Theatre participants will present the play "Cheaper by the Dozen" di­ rected by Christopher Weaver, on Aug. 4 at 7 pjn. and on Aug. 5 at 2 and 7 pjn. at the Central Elementary School audito­ rium. Chandler, students dembastrated some of the acting exercises leached during the workshop./. One exercise, called pocket words, re­ quired students to use words and phrases suggested by the audience in their skits. Chandler said, "Most of the suggestions were great, but we had to edit some.* Students then performed individually and in groups monologues and scenes from some famous plays and others not Ambrose Church. 11252 Florin Road in Delton. A t'ood drive originally scheduled there Mill is an urgent deflate blood," rcid Wendy Day, a spokeswoman for the Great Laki Region "Michigan blood supply lev- so familiar. Kaila Qualls, Katherine McKeown and Joshua Wescott chilled the sunny day with their portrayal of Macbeth's weird liave a time limit Pino, the Democratic Committee, the Banner and Funning Committee sisters. Rebecca DuFresne was effective as a rum July 28 for all primary election candidates for the County Commis- lonely teenager misunderstood by her friends. Betsy Acker used all her comedic skills in "Flag" and "Remote-A-Dad." Elena Gormley gave a sweet gift in the ol inly) win add additional stress io Day said type O-negati ve ir in perAii other typer except A-posttive. and even A-positive supplies are considered low. Juryone who ia at least 17 yean of in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive ia eligible to con­ tribute Gas, steam engine show is July 8-9 More than 480 gas and steam en­ gines that mechanized America will be on display for public viewing Saturday and Sunday, July 8-9, at Histori- Charlton Park. The park's 1895 Corley Sawmill will be demonstrated and tractors will parade around the village green both days, starting al 2 p.m. Leading the parade will be the 1884 Westiaghouse vertical boiler steam en­ gine owned by the park's founder, the late Irving D. Charlton. That en­ gine is one of only three ever built and the only one known to be re­ stored to operating condition Children's events will include a Sawdust Penny Scrambit and a Kid­ dies Pedal Pull. Activities abound in and around the historic village build­ ing, for all ages. A Steam Engine Spark Show is a highlight of the evening of July 8. Show hours are 10 a.m. to dusk July 8 and 10 am. to 5 p.m. July 9. The park is located off M-79 be­ tween Hastings and Nashville. Ad­ mission is 55 for people 13 and over and $3 for children 5-12. I Top homemaker deadline July 7 Nominations for the Barry County Homemaker of the Year competitioa can be made for a man or woman, according to state guideline,, and organizer, are hoping for a good re­ spouse. The entry form it shorter this year. Forma are available in the Barry County Fair book,, which may be obtained at the fair office, 1350 North M-37 Highway. Hastings. or al various locations around the county. Nomination, must be received by July 7. Applicants will be given queatiom that require written answers aad they must attend a homemaker interview reception al 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 16. in the picnic pavilion on the County Fairgrounds. The person who wins the county ti­ tle also must represent Barry County at the Michigan State Fair County Homemaker competition on - poem "I Found a Tiny Starfish " Katrina Jacobs as Juliet was full of longing for her Romeo. The many sides of sibling rivalry were explored by Katherine McKeown and Rebecca Dufree, in 'Give and You Shall Receive* (which anyone who ever had to share a bathroom would understand), and Breena Briel and Katrina Jacobs dis­ played 'Sisterly Love.” Linus and Lucy (Betsy Acker and Joshua Wescott) were "good grief dis­ cussing whether Lucy would ever get to be queen. The closeness of Jo and Beth in "Little Women" was explored by Kat­ rina Jacobs and Kaila Qualls Heather Mathews and Brittany Wescott found something new (silver Jo and Beth from "Little Women’ share a tender moment in a scene presented by Katnna Jacobs (right) and Kaila Qualls. This was just one of the presentations exploring sibling relationships in the showcase. Wednesday, Aug. 30. Compensation toward mileage and an overnight stay will be paid. The winner of the Barry County Homemaker of the Year title will be announced during Ladies' Day pro­ gram at the fair July 20. The first place winner will receive $100 and the second place contestant, $50. A sash and a tiara will be awarded to the winner. Selection will be based on fair ac­ tivities, variety of interests, commu­ nity involvement, enthusiasm, neat appearance and communication skills The person named County Home­ maker also will be expected to help develop next year's county competi­ tion Applauding their instructors, Kim Chandler and Bonny Scheltema (in the background), and themselves, students in the the Youth Theatre program closed their Student Showcase June 30 at the Arts Hatchery Building, Fish Hatchery Park. �The Haang, Benner - Thuridey July 8. 2000 - Page 3 Visitors to Charlton Park enjoy old fashioned Fourth Visitors to the Old Fashioned Fourth celebration enjoy the chicken barbecue on the front porch of the Upjohn house. A salute to veterans was given by Barry Walters. Department of the Michigan VFW (at podium.) Sandy James, park commissioner (left) was mistress of ceremonies and Roy Wilcox. Frank L. Weinbrecht and Ok* Wilcox were the color guard. Elizabeth Wotter of Hofland placed in children's' games in two events. Camage rides were available all day long. Young visitors get a lesson in sawing lumber from a Charttnn Park staff member. Child poverty persists, but county works to overcome it... by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Improving people's job skills may help alleviate some of the poverty that contin­ ues to put many Barry County children at risk, according to Don Rewa, programs manager for the Barry County Family Bill Ritchie of Hastings bought two pies at the auction. Independence Agency. Kids Count in Michigan, a collaborative project of the Michigan League for Human Services and Michigan's Children, reports that child poverty persisted through the 1990s in Michigan despite the state's booming economy. According to data re­ leased by the National Kids Count Project, roughly a fifth of the stale's children con­ tinue to subsist in poverty, just as they did in the beginning of the decade. In 1995, a total of 1,752 children in Barry County ages 0-17 were living in poverty, according to Kids Count statistics. "Poverty not only denies many families the resources to meet their needs, it also prevents them from gaining access to the necessary tools for participating in the new economy," according to Jane ZehnderMerrell. project director of Kids Count in Michigan. "Poor families struggle to afford a reli­ able vehicle and maintain telephone ser­ vice, let alone get access to the information superhighway." Approximately half of children live tn a household without a computer, and three- quarters do not have Internet access at home, according to the report. Rewa said children are impacted in many ways if their parents have low incomes. Jack Lenz takes a watermelon break. "What we see (is that) at times you get latchkey children. The parents will leave them alone for short or long periods of time." Also, he said, "there's been a corre­ lation between stress and the level of in­ come of families. We find (poverty) could add to abuse or neglect issues. (Of course), not everybody who is low income abuses or neglects their kids, but there is an extra stress factor." Rewa said he doesn't hear reports of chil­ dren going hungry in Barry County as a re­ sult of poverty, "but I would say that at times they might not be able to get all the nutritional types of food they need." Poverty has created some instances of children being homeless, he said. ’In terms of low income housing, people have a dif­ ficult time finding that at times." He said some low income families have to live to­ gether with other families, a practice called "stacking," which also, because of crowd­ ing and many other living issues that arise, also caures stress, Rewa said. Rewa said a major problem is that "even though we have more families working than ever, they're still going in at entry­ level jobs. They're not getting the higher wages or benefits." There is a statewide initiative to help people raise their income levels through obtaining more training, he said. "Hopefully that will have some impact on the poverty ." The county's Work First program helps individuals get technical training so they can me .e out of entry-level jobs, he said. Work First can help with tuition assistance for those wanting to go to college, he said, or help those who didn't complete high school get a secondary education diploma. Rewa said he sees giving low income peo­ ple additional work skills as “key" to help­ ing them move out of poverty. Rewa said Work First and the FIA arc also working to help people keep jobs they have. Tlie biggest barriers to people retain­ ing their jobs is having adequate transporta­ tion and ’eliablc, affordable day care, he said. The FIA and Work First are helping in those areas. "We're doing a day care out­ reach," he said. "We have a person who comes in twice a week to help people get proper (day cate) providers and back-up care.” The state pays the cost of day care for individuals who qualify, he said. Because income requirements are in the mid-$20,000 to high $20,000 area, depend­ ing on a family's size, he said, "a lot of people would qualify for it" However, he said, "a lot of people aren't aware of that. We've been trying to work with employers and put posters up in the county" to let people know the availability of day care as­ sistance, he said. "We don't like to see somebody get a job and then lose it because of day care prob­ lems." Such assistance would help with the problem of latchkey children, he said. The FIA and Work First also help pro­ vide transportation to those needing it, he said. "If somebody gels a job and doesn't have transportation, either Work First or our agency might help them get a vehicle. Through our supportive services program we can help with car repairs and car pur­ chases. ' Supportive services also helps people with gas money at times, or helps them get uniforms, boots, or other items needed on the job. Rewa said. He said the Fl A has an agreement with Barry County Transit to provide transporta­ tion to Grand Rapids for people working in the airport area. That bus route also goes to Charlotte to provide transportation to a vo­ cational training facility that helps individ­ uals with job readiness and job coaching, etc., he said. Rewa said he hopes that "some of the training components going into place" such as helping people get more technical training, will help the poverty situation in the county. According to the Kids Count Project im­ port, Michigan is 29th among the 50 states and District of Columbia in terms of the well-being of children. The report said the bigest improvement in the state is a 31 percent decline in the number of teen-age mothers, from 36 of every 1,000 females to 25 of every 1,000. Michigan also registered significantly larger imporvements than the nation in its decline in idle teens and children living with parents who do not have full-time year-round employment. The percent of children living in such circumstances dropped by 20 percent, double the im­ provement in the nation, according to the Kids Count report. Likewise, the share of teens not working or going to school dropped by 30 percent over the 1990s, compared to 10 percent in the nation. The state's worst ranking — 38th out of 50 — occurred with its infant mortality rate. Roughly eight of every 1,000 infants die before their first birthday. Michigan mirrored national trends and rates in three other indicators: teen deaths from accidents, homicide and suicide; child deaths; and low birth weight infants. The state rate for teen deaths was 59 per 100.000 compared to 58 in the nation, and 26 child deaths per 100.000 for children See CHILD POVERTY, cont. page 18 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 6. 2000 LETTERS from our readers... Barry County soon may eliminate small farmers To the editor: Part of my youth in Barry County was spent on a small family farm. Just prior to reaching my teen-age years, my father became ill and had to sell. We moved from the farming lifestyle to a more suburban way of life. As a teen, I was thrilled with the move. It meant fewer chores and responsibility, more time to be a kid. Little did I know how this change would return to haunt me years lat­ er. I never lost my love for the outdoors, nor the beautiful landscapes of Barry County. I had hunted much of the farm lands between Caledonia and Hastings had fished the Thomapple River from Hastings to Mid­ dleville so often I knew every bend After 20 plus years and the sale of my business in the South, my family and I decided to return to Barry County to live. So ! came to investigate the possibilities. What I found was despair and disbelief in the way farm lands have been devastated As a young man. I would drive around Irving Road in the spring, as the snow spot­ ted the farm fields and sec healthy deer gathering in the fields. I went with my father to auction sales around Hastings. Freeport, Delton. Middleville and Caledo­ nia, and we would see farmers and sons working the fields, milking cows and caring for the land that brought them their income. But the landscape has changed since and for me. returning to Barry County has been heartbreaking The two categories of responses I have received when talking about the loss of family farms, are: I) Smaller family farms are not needed, even to the point that the stale and federal governments pay them not plant their fields. How ridiculous can we be as a society to think that other people can manage and maintain land in Barry County better than the small farm owners? Local and federal governments can't manage Washington and Lansing, let alone the family farms in Bar­ ry County. And as for corporate farming feeding our nation and the world, why are we seeing more health problems linked to our food and dairy products? 2) Our state is setting enough land aside m game reserves to maintain the natural beauty of the state of Michigan. Again, how naive can we be? The land the state manages is used for two purposes, for recreational land use, which causes erosion and litter in areas that tear down the land, or it is left to grow wild and uncontrolled, which causes stronger plants to overtake some of the better vege­ tation. and in the process, suck natural min­ erals from the soil needed to produce other types of vegetation to feed the wildlife of this state. About 3 to 4% of the state land is actually tilled and planted for wildlife, which is never rotated, and cared for like family farm lands. If the state is protecting w ildlife and (he land of Barry County, then how is it that protected wetlands can be bulldozed to make room for a large com­ plex of housing and strip mall? Who’s to blame? We all arc. Even after my 20-year absence. I look back to times I could have invested in Michigan property and avoided development on these lands. But. the real source of problems facing family farms and all residents of Barry County is the greed of developers and real­ ty companies. No one could blame the farmer for selling to these people, when receiving larger amounts of money than farmers sec in a lifetime of sweat and hard work. But the farmc is losing in more than one way. After yea's of surviving hot summer droughts and rainy wet springs and freezing cold weather ot past winters, the fanner makes less money per square foot than the developer or realtor who divides and cuts up Know Vour LEGISLATORS: U.S. Senate Spancar Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. CatKMNin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510BBtone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phonj (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House ol Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. ’ Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving. Carlton. Woodland, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451 -8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224 3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909 phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing Mich 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. and destroys the very land the farmer has nurtured. The developer and realtor have no time investment in the land, no respect for what the land has or could produce, takes no responsibility for the destruction of the land, as the farmer did from year .o year, to preserve its natural beauty and productive nature. Most shocking is the common belief that we can fix anything later. Imagine a 20-acrc hay field, after 50 years of producing hay to feed cattle, that produced milk sold by the farmer. That same hay field today sees a driveway cut into it and a house goes up. with its manicured lawn. Then comes a sec­ ond dnvcway and another house And then more, so that never again will this hay field produce hay to feed cows that produce milk that could be sold for consumption by the very people that no occupy the land. There is legislation in Lensing that will affect the small farm land as much as the high price of gas. The Michigan Farm Bureau is fighting for corporation farms, and the Michigan Realtors Association arc fighting for higher assessments on farm land to dnvc small farmers out of business And what about the bovine tuberculosis that is affecting the cattle and deer popula­ tion that will cost the taxpayers $20 million over the next three years? These questions and others will cost Michigan taxpayers millions, but they will cost the small farmers their livelihood. Gary Sebcr. Middleville Gore’s world a lot like Alice’s To the editor. Vice President Al Gore's attempt to attribute the record gas prices we arc now faced with to George Bush’s past ties to the oil industry is among the most outlandish of many outlandish assertions he has made to date. In all reality, it is a smoke screen to avoid the inevitable conclusion a careful study of the facts will generate; that it is Mr. Gore, not Mr. Bush, who bears a generous degree of the responsibility. 1) Mr. Gore’s extremist environmental philosophies have led him to the irrational belief that internal combustion engines should be banned and that higher fuel taxes should be levied as a part of discouraging their use. (see his book “Earth in the Bal­ ance”). In line with this. Mr Gore cast the tic breaking vote (in 1993) in the Senate to increase the federal gasoline tax. 2) Mr. Gore has been the driving force behind the EPA’s implementation of stricter regulations on gasoline, which has pushed up production prices and created a patch­ work of contradictory gasoline formulas in various parts of the country . In the Midwest these new clean fuel rules arc the most dif­ ficult and costly to meet due to unique ethanol-ennched mix that is currently man­ dated. The major cause of gas price increase is the more stringent government regulations that Mr. Gore has helped to ini­ tiate, not greedy oil companies, as he claims. It is big government that is the greedy one, gaining untold billions in tax revenue at our expense as a result of the higher prices. Note that it is the poor he Locked gates can create hazard Dear editor: Again. June 26. there was a middle school baseball game at the field on the west side of the Hastings High School track. The players and spectators had to go through a maze of small steel gates and ten­ nis courts to reach the field. The fence had to be peeled away from a building in order to get into the field. My question is. who is responsible to sec CORRECTION James Alden was not present at the June 2 First program series, though he incontctiy was reported as asking a question. * that the gates arc unlocked? Why isn’t the gate at the northwest side of the field unlocked so we can park there and walk directly to the field? If a player got hurt or a spectator had a heart attack, who would be there to let an ambulance and its crew onto the field in time to help or save a life? 1 am told that many parents and others called the school the last time a game was played there. It seems that no one was lis­ tening because one more gate was locked on June 24 then was locked previously. What is it going to take to get the nearest gate and parking lot made accessible to us or an ambulance crew? This situation needs to be fixed. Thelma Curtis, Lake Odessa Write Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, btr there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. 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They arc totally inactive, not proactive. 4) The Gore-Clinton team has no desire to get the U.S. less dependent on foreign oil ind as a result has done absolutely nothing to move us in that direction. In fact they have made it much more difficult to become so Gore has vigorously opposed all exploration in Alaska as well as offshore drilling. 5) Lastly, it is Mr. Gore, not Mr. Bush, who currently has the most ties with the oil industry Mr. Gore currently owns between $500,000 and $1,000,000 in stock of Occi­ dental Petroleum, given to his father by for­ mer CEO (and socialist) Armand Hammer, who made claims of having Mr. Gore Sr. “In his back pocket." with the way Gore and Clinton have managed their administration it makes you wonder which pocket Mr. Gore Junior is in. Al Gore\ world is a lot like Alice in Won­ derland's. Charles Curtis, Freeport Police harass area youths To the editor: 1 think it is a sad day when our police officers have to harass every young person in town to do their jobs. An officer recently came to c fire where my daughter and 17-year-old grandson's house was burning. My grandson's two beloved pet dogs were dead inside. Meanwhile, this officer was checking tires and looking in cars and harassing my grandson over a receipt for his new tires. This same officer has stopped my grandson five times without cause to search his truck and has found nothing. I would like the police to know my grandson works for a living and makes payments on his tiuck. and that not every young person in Orangeville is ^dfug addict and not every adult is a thief. Alice Fugate. Orangeville Looking for... Quality Printing?. Call Us at J-Ad Graphics for a quote today! 945-9554 Wook'l. HastingsBaNNER PUBLIC OPINION: Dn oted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Why so many troubled? 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People are so wrapped up in showing off the money they have they don't worry about what's important~ "People used to deal with the ups and downs of life by talking with a neighbor or family member... Now you "The figure is high because of bad statistics. It’s possible that over a lifetime one-third have some sort of problem, but not all at the same time. It would be more likely that one of 75 have a problem at a given time." "Perhaps one reason is that the magazine and television media have undercut social standards, creating a problem with how people perceive and act toward each other." "I think in some cases it's genetic, in others it's environmental and in some cases, its both.” "Life is at too fast of a pace and it's more acceptable to let people know about those kinds of things nowadays." put a name on it and vail it a disorder." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Juty 8, 2000 - P«g» 5 Yankee Springs will pay gypsy moth fees by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Yankee Springs Township Board members have decided to pay the fees charged in the past to residents for gypsy moth spraying. The board adjusted the budget for fis­ cal year 1999-2000 at a special meeting last week. During the past year, expenses for at­ torney fees and planning and zoning were significantly higher, so the budget had to be adjusted to distribute $26,000 to funds. This included an additional non-budgeted $12,245 in attorney fees. During the 1999-2000 fiscal year there were $480,000 in revenue and $468,000 in ex­ penses. Supervisor George London said, "adjusting the budget (at the end of the fiscal year) is part of the normal routine of the township. The important thing is that we ended the year tn the black." Once the budget had been adjusted to reflec’ actual costs during the year, there was still a slight surplus Since the township had received a re­ fund from the 1999 gypsy moth program of $5,000. it was decided to pay the cost this year. So paying for the gypsy moth program actually will cost about $8,000 this year, using the refund to pay the rest of the estimated $13,000 total price. /n other business last week: • Board members evaluated Ken Wor­ sham's performance as zoning enforce­ ment officer in closed session. Outgoing Supervisor London said. "All I can tell you is that he is still employed by the township." June 30 was London's official last day. • The board is hearing from more groups of residents who want special as- sessments for channel dredging and paving. 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The Michigan Department of Transportation will be using these 800 tons fc< the shoulders ot M-43. w ww Jiastingscitybank com Financial FOCUS Member FDIC Furnished By MARK D. CHfl!ST€NS€N of Cdurard Jones and Co. I Coming soon to a financial market near you: Decimal pricing If you weren’t all that good in math at school, then you probably have never really liked the way stocks arc priced — tn frac­ tions of a dollar, rather than dollars and cents. To make it more confusing, most stocks generally :radc in increments of onesixteenth of a dollar. And some stocks arc even offered in increments of sixty -fourths. These numbers can be a bit hard to deal with. If that's the case with you, then you’ll be glad to know that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered U.S. securities markets to begin quoting securities prices in decimals. Starting in July. 30 to 40 stocks will be quoted in dol­ lars and cents, according to plans issued by the securities industry If all goes well, by cariy August, all stocks would make the switch, although quotes would be priced in increments of no less than 5 cents. By cariy October, the 5 cents limitation would be removed, and stocks could be quoted in penny increments. When decimal pricing is completely phased in. you should find it much easier to understand slock prices. For example, a stock that trades today at $4 3/4 would be quoted at $4.75. This change also should make it simpler for you to compare prices of different stocks. If stock quotes eventually get priced in Iccnt increments, you also may benefit in another way. This penny pricing system could narrow the “spread” — the difference between the best buying pnee and the best selling price for a stock. Consequently, you may find it easier to buy a stock at thv price you want to pay. 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By spreading your investment dollars among many stocks, in many different sec­ tors. you should be able to minimize losses affecting just one area — while giving yourself more opportunities for success. Although decimal pricing won’t affect your choice of investments, it should still be a positive step in the actual mechanics of constructing a well-diversified portfolio. And. from a psychological viewpoint, dollars-and-ccnts pricing should take some of the complexity out of the investment 4 CAVIN — —STOCKS— The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mtg IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kmart Kellogg s Company McDonalds Sears Simpson Industries Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pharmacia & Upjohn Wal-Mart Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 32-3'8 46-9/16 76-1/4 22-7/8 47-1/16 53-1/16 32 79-35'64 19-3/16 18-11/16 43-15/16 59-5/8 8-3/4 109-/2 18-7/16 101-1/16 6-13/16 30-3'4 32-1/2 33 8-13/16 12-3/4 4-3/16 26-7/16 52-7/8 56-7/8 528805 $500 10.560 67 449M -1-1/8 — -1-3/16 +5/8 +2-9/16 -7/16 -1/4 -2-33/64 *1/2 -5/16 +1-1/16 -1-1/16 — -1/4 +11/16 +3-1/8 -3/16 +2-7/8 -3/16 -13/16 +1-7/16 +3/8 — +7/1S -11/16 +1/16 +5215 +S04 +56 21 -551M £AVIIA uusfc MUulU umcn VHzLm FORD - MERCURY -Musi be 18 years of age ft .11 XIOR COX I I S IAM W1XXI RS process. So. get ready for a new way of looking at the stock market. It’s time for decimal pric­ ing — a simple idea in a sometimes com­ plicated world. . Sponsored hr Will Reich c X.ilu.ibli Prizes!, KARAOKE CONTEST RULES 1 Must be 18 years of age. junior contestants must be 17 years of age or younger. 2 Open to all varieties of music. Songs for competition may be selected from the on-site library. You may bring your own Karaoke CD (CD+G) NO TAPES. No X-raicd music will be permitted a! the Barry County Fair. 3 Only singles and duos accepted for competition. You may qualify as a single or pan of a duo. but NOT both. 4 Any props used in competition must be carried on stage and set up by contestant No set up lime will be allowed between contestants 5 Qualifying rounds will take place al the Barry County Fair Tuesday July 18th and Wednesday July 19th at 5:00 pun. Junior Contest Qualifying round will take place at the Barry County Fair Wednesday July 19th at 10:00 a+m. 6. Semi-Final will take place Thursday July 20th al 8:00 pm. Finals will be held Friday July 21st al 7:30 p.m. SHARP. Junior Contest Semi-Final w ill lake place Thursday July 20th al 4:00 p m Finals will be held Friday July 21 st al 4:00 pm. 7 ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL 8 Contestants must be present al time of performance or they will be disqualified Junior Sponsors: Greg Lydy Builders • DARE Products • Barry County Homes BARRY COUNTY FAIR KARAOKE CONTEST - Registration Deadline July 12, 2000 NAMEAGE PHONE ADDRESS CITYSTATE Relum to ZIP ‘Requeu'd Day for Preliminary Performance (please circle): BARRY COUNTY FAIR Tuesday or Wednesday KARAOKE CHAMPIONSHIP PHONE (616) 945-2224 1350 W. M-37 HIGHWAY FAX (616) 945-3644 HASTINGS. Ml 49058 •Hrsl come barf, (or qualifying day request. ““ You may bnng your o«n karaoke CD (no tapes) or choose from rhe on site catalog. �Page 6 - The Hasimgs Banner - Thursday. July 6. 2000 FLORIDA - Mr. where they were very active in the Leaderdog for the Blind fund raising. Mr. Mosier is survived by a step­ daughter. Sandra Norris of Delton; step­ Kenneth A. Mosier, age 68. of Palmetto. Ronda and formerly of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday. June 15. 2000 at his residence, where he was under the ‘"are of sons, Richard (Marilcw) Gurd of Delton, and James Gurd of Bradenton. Florida; sisters, Betty (Walter) Bishop of Bradenton. Honda, and Shirley Paulsen of Hospice. Mr. Mosier was bom on September 4. 1931 in Kalamazoo, the son of Elton and Kalamazoo; numerous grandchildren and nieces and nephews. According to his wishes, cremation has Manon (Davis) Mosier. He was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central taken place. A Memorial Service for Kenneth will be held on Saturday. July 8. 2000 at 11:00 A M. at the Williams Funeral Home in Kenneth A. Mosier PALMETTO. High School, and attended Kalamazoo College. Mr Mosier was a veteran, serving in the Obltuccites Cathy M. Hughes NASHVILLE Center in Kalamazoo. Cathy was bom on September 6. 1964 in Hastings, the daughter of Theodore and Delton. Private Inurnment will be at Texas Township Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial, please United Stales Air Force. He was a retiree of Upjohn Company, where he was in the printing department. On February 19. 1965. he married Ruth Helen (Elliott) Bird Sr. She was raised in the Freeport area and attended Thomapple Kellogg Schools in consider memorial contributions to Delton Lion's Club Leaderdog for the Blind or a charity of your choice. Arrangements were made by the M Dahlinc (Gurd). who preceded him in death on February 26. 1996. Mr. and Mrs. Mosier were members of Middleville. Cathy was married to Faron Hughes on December 24, 1983 on Guy Road in Nashville and lived there until her death. She was a homemaker and had a great LOVE for LIFE Cathy devoted her love to her family, Williams Funeral Home in Delton. the Imperial Lakes Golf Club in Florida, the Pineview Golf Course in Three Rivers. - Mrs. Cathy M. Hughes, age 35, of Nashville, passed away Friday, June 30, 2000 at Borgess Medical children and friends. Her smile would melt ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... FLEASANTVIEU t 5MII3 CHI RCH Luo Road. Dueling. Ml Pauor, Sine Olmstead (616) 75H-3O2I church phone 2601 49050 Sunday Sers ice 9 30 a m . Sunday 11 00 School am. Sunday lAening Service 6 00 pm, Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nighu 6 30 p m ROSE CATHOLIC CHI RCH 805 S Jcflcnon Father Charlo 11 Ft** her. Pauor Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday Masses 8 30 a m and 11 00 a m . Coafeswon Saturday 3 30-4 15pm CEDAR CREEK BIBI E Cedar Creek Rd . 8 m< South. Pas­ tor Brent Branh-im. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship 11 00 am. Evening Service at 6 00 pm. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p m COUNTRY CH APEL I NITED METHODIST CHURCH •27S S Bedford Rd. Dowling THORNAPPLE VALLEY (HIRCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times arc 8 30 a m. 9 55 a m and 11 20 a m Tuesday pray er and share time 10 00 am. Wednesday evening sen ice 6 30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p m also Nursery and childrens activities thru the 4th grade available for all sen ices Bnng the whole family Rainbows or J J Bible Quiz l ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or leen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS t SITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway, Hastings. Ml 49OSA..,P4*kX. UtUthcld-, Pho^ft^(>7^1061 Worship Ser­ . ices Sunday. II 00 a m . Sunday School. 10 a m for all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH f Formerly the Hostings Groce Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings. Rus Phone. 948­ 2330 EMM %Nl EL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Chirvh of the MoHJM ide Ingin un Communion "315 W Center St (comer of S Broadwav and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616 ) 945-3014 Res Fr (.harks P Ski abc III. Rector Mr F William Voctberg. Director Sunday Worship Ser­ of Musk vices -Kam and 10 a m Sunday School • 10 a m Nursery Avail­ able al 10 a m Trinity Sunday June 1.8 LKdUen Bibk Sstavl dates hove been set for Monday Thursday. Aug 7-10 from 6-8 p m QI IMB3 I SITED Ml THODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday-School 10 a ni. Worship 11 am. PO Bin 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 CHI RCH OF THE N \ZARENE 17(6 North Broadway Rev Timm Sunday Services Sunday School Hour. Oyer. Pastor 9 45 am 11 (N) a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 18) pm evening Service. Wednesday '00pm Services for Adults. Teem and Children IIASTINGS APOSTOLIC f 5BERNACLE. 50' I Grand St. Hastings. Pasior HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Bohwood St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9 45 am Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship, 5 30 p.m Kid’s quizzing, 6 00 p m Evening celebration for all Tues­ problems for two years. Jim was a life long resident and businessman of Caledonia and Middleville. 1929 in Battle Creek, the son of Clare J. and Gertrude E. (Wood) Wright. He was raised in the Augusta and South He graduated from Thomapple Kellogg School in 1954 and was discharged from the United Stales Marine Corps in 1957 as East Barry County areas and attended the Moore rural school and Hastings schools, graduating in 1947 from Hastings High a Sergeant. Jim owned the Caledonia Body Shop for 15 years and Kow Patties Saloon for 10 School. Mr. Wright was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict where he brothers, Theodore Bird JrM of Hastings, and Bill (Hope) Bird of Hastings, several years. He was employed at Vitroglass, a part of White Products in Middleville in served as “Forward Observer" in Korea, receiving his training for this duty in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma and in Japan. pet dog. Brat. Funeral Services for Cathy were held on Monday, July 3, 2000 at the Beeler He was married to R. Gwendolyn Jones Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Richard Taggart officiated. Interment was at Freeport Cemetery in the 1950 s. He was a past member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. Jim was an outdoor enthusiast, with a on July 1, 1951, and she survives. In January of 1968 he founded the "D-K" special fondness for deer hunting, duck, Fence Company. Had previously worked for Sears and Roebuck Company in Battle squirrel, rabbit, fishing and was a past Charter Member of Caledonia Sportsman Club. He also enjoyed and fishing mushrooming on Drummond Island and fishing on Deep Lake, his residence of 25 Wednesday, 9.00 ,a m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bibk Study and PrayvrfftgttkUiaty 'FoPfarther in­ visiting with his family. Jim was preceded in death by his 4995 Office hours. Wed Thun 9 formation call the church office parrots, Claude and Helen Bowman He will be greatly missed by his surviving family, his wife of 41 years, GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St , Hastings Rev Patricia A. Bowman; two sons, Alan (Jamie) Bowman, and Michael Bowman a m to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9 30 am Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship, Sun 5-7 pm Youth Fellowship (Gr 6-12), Sun evening ven ice as announced in weekly bulletin 6pm, Wed 6­ 8 pm. Warriors (Gr. K-5th). (War- SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHI RCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9 30 a m Morning Prayer. 10:30 am Holy Communion Evening Prayer 6 00 p m For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T Huslwuli 948-9604 Rev Deacon David S Mohrhardi 517-627-98JO Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used lor all services Affiliated with the In­ dependent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Curnc. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr Adult Min­ istries 9 30 a m Sunday School for all ages, 10 45 am . Morning Worship Service, 6 00 pm. Evening Service. 7 00 pm Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p m. Aw ana. Sr and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Siudy. Choir practice Call Church Office, 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and day. 6 30 p m . Kid Y Alive for ages Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. July 9 8 00 & 1000 am Worship (Sum­ mer Hours). No Sunday School Thursday. July 6 6 30 Softball Fnday. July 7 Middle School tnp to Michigan Adventure Saturday. July 8 8 00 p m NA Monday. Sunday, July 2, 2000 at the Beeler Funeral July 10 6 30 p m Soitball. BoG Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Lee Zachman officiated. Interment was at Rutland Cemetery in Tuesday. July 11 - 7 00 p m In­ quirers. 7 30 Over Anon Wednes­ day. July 12 7 00 p m Worship HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Lisa Sicvem. Director of Christian CHRISTIAN PARISH Herring W heclchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 a m . Arrangements were made by the Beeler vice ovrr WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 a m Office hours are Mon­ day through Thursday from 9 00 am to 12 00pm and I 00pm to 4 00 p m and Fnday 9 00 a m to 12 00 pm dunng the summer SUNDAY SC HEDULE 9 30 a m Worship. Jr Church. 10 30 am Coffee, 10 30 am Radio Broad­ cast August 14th through August 18 • 9 00 am to 11 30 a m VA­ Our CATION BIBLE SCHOOL 6 - 6 45 pm Praise Team re­ Sunday. July 9 - 9 00 a m Traditional Worship Service. 10 00 j m X offee Hour" . 10 30 hearsal a m Contemporary Worship Ser- v MX The 9 00 Scr v ice is broadcast over WBC H-AM 1220 ings. Junior-Senior High Claudia E. Fuller HASTINGS - Claudia E. Fuller, age 96 of Hastings, passed away on Friday, June 30. 2000 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Mrs. Fuller was bom on November 26, 1903 in Michigan, the daughter of Claude and Elizabeth (Schneider) Cole. She graduated from Hastings High School in This information on worship services is pnntded h\ Ths- Hastings Banner, the t hunhes and these total businesses WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INC ORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER -nd REMINDER Harting* BOSLEY PH \RMACY I IMS Jefferson 945-342** HASTINGS M kM FACTl RING C OMPANY lia«iing*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODI UTS. INC'. ”()l<x4RJ Hasting*. Michigan nieces and nephews; and her three legged Freeport. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Mr. Wright was a member and past board member of the Dowling Country Chapel, member Bedford Area Lions Cub, member-past officer-and Inductee of the Hal) of Fame, International Fence Industry Association, instrumental in establishing the certification program for the MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Leonard N. Imcmational Fence Association, 15 year board of education member nrst (he Pleasantview school and then Hastings Board of Education, member Hastings Band Boosters, long-time Boy Scout and 4-H Leader, last official Justice of the Peace for Assyria Township and a member of the Assyria Township Board of Review. He was preceded in death by his parents; son. E. David Wright on June 26, 1982; Barbara (Kenneth) Richards of Middleville, Teresa (Jim) Mullis of Georgia, Dianna (Richard) Knauss of Middleville, and Tammy Twiss of Middleville; three sons, Randy (Rose) Cox of Nashville, Gary (Mary) Cox of Indiana, and Brandley Cox of Middleville; 22 grandchildren; 1* great grandchildren; five sisters; three brothers; brothers, Ronald Clare, Hugh Duane, and Phillip David Wright. Mr. Wright is also survived by daughters, Lorraine K. Kendall of Battle many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services for Leonard were held on Thursday, June 29. 2000 at Cross Creek, Nola E. (Bruce) Lir.dbcrg of Dowling, and Julie Ann Wright of Bellevue; son. James C. (Linda) Wright of Reverend Michael Stowell officiated Arrangements were made by the Beeler Creek Charter School in Kentwood. Funeral Home. Middleville. Hastings; son-in-law, Gary Wank of Dowling; and nine grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, July 6, 8:00 P.M. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral Services for James will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at Dowling Country Chapel-United Methodist Church with Reverend DeAnn J. Dobbs officiating. William E Hickok MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. William F. Hickok, age 90, of Middleville, passed away Friday, June 30, 2000 at Spectrum Health-East Campus in Grand Rapids Bill was bom on August 31, 1909 in Kent County, Grand Rapids, the son of William H. and Mary E. (Heifner) Hickok. He was raised in Grand Rapids, attended Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, Maple Grove Township, Barry County with military honors. and graduated from Ottawa School. Bill was married to Lucile W. Boshoven 1923. Memorial contributions may be made to the Huntington's Disease Society of on August 8, 1935. He was self employed as a legal printer and owned the American Brief and Record Claudia E. Cole married Evan O. Fuller on May 30, 1925. They resided on and worked the Fuller family farm on Messer America or Dowling Country Chapel. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Company in Grand Rapids. Bill was a member of the South United Methodist Church and the Moose Lodge in Grand Rapids. Bill and his wife, Lucile enjoyed Grand Rapids, Lowell, and Grand Ledge Mrs. Fuller worked for Stcbetts and Herpolsheimers in Grand Rapids, A & P Store, Homer Smith Restaurant in Hastings. Ann Branch al Hastings Hotel, and she retired from Hastings Manufacturing Company in 1968 after 25 years. Claudia was a lifetime member of the Carlton Grange, she attended the Carlton Church which became the Welcome Comer Church. Mrs. Fuller enjoyed sewing, gardening, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her "PresenptUMw” he developed the fence department. Road for many years. They also lived in W.-dnesdav bUOpm Youth meet­ 1351 North M-43 Highwav Creek where he worked in the Farm Division as salesman for 15 years where 2000 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. and Friday. July 7. 2000 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - Funeral Chapel in Middleville. floors Broadcavi of worship scr- FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616 ) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Thursday. July 4887 Coots Grove Rd Pastor Ben Building Fund. free building with elevator to all GRACE COMMUNITY CHURC H Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Dim Ruacoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ Sunday Morning Worship Ham. Sunday 1 vening Service bpm. I hursday Bible Study 7 p m If in­ Rutland Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville United Methodist Church Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Musk. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner Faithful Men ing both of Middleville; daughter, Laura Bowman of Ann Arbor; three grandchildren. Cade Bowman, Hillary and Mallory Stone all of Middleville; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Services for Jim were held on theme this year is Holy word Stu­ dios WOODGROVE BRETHREN Study, please call for nvrv details Rose Mass of many. Cathy was preceded in death by a daughter, Belinda Marie Hughes; and her father, Theodore Bird Sr. She is survived by her husband, Faron Hughes of Nashville; her parents, Tom and Helen Babcock of Hastings; two sisters, Nancy (Del) Haight of Hastings, and Connie (Dan) Reinke of Freeport; two 2000 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mr. Wright was bom on November 6, HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South al M-79, Res Richard Klbore. Pastor Chtiftti fJkihe'M W-' David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948266“ Sunday School 10 am. terested in a free Home Bible A mission of St your heart. She was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for horses. She also enjoyed flowers, reading, and the friendship 2000 at Pashabctown, Michigan. He had serious heart, respiratory and neuropathy cards with his friends and at the casino, and Bible Classes - for all ages. 1040 coming" Church Pastor Saturday Evening 6 30 p m BELLEVUE - Mr James L. Wright, age 70, of Bellevue, died Monday, July 3, years and cutting wood for his fireplace. In later years, he enjoyed a good game of non will begin in September - Sharing Your Faith - “You Are Wel­ Nashs ilk Father C harles Fischer. Catholic Church. Hastings MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. James R Bowman, age 64, of Middleville, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 28. and Share group and Bibk study (Serving evening meal to Warnon at 6 p in ). Wed 7pm- Prayer Mtg (child care provided) a m ■ Morning Worship. 6 00 p m Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7 30 p m Prayer and Bible Study • dence Course James L Wright 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing Saner. Pastor Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday Sen ices 9 45 a m - the home Free Bible Correspon­ ST. CYRIL’S 1674 West Stale Road, Hastings. Wednesday actnilics 7 00 pm Wackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School 9 30 a m . classes arc Classes 10 a m . Worship Ham. Evening Services bpm Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p m Arter day School. II 15 a m Contempo­ Mich W C layton Garmon. Pastor for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 a m Surscry presided Sun­ day Evening Sen ice. 6 00 pm ( HI RCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 45 am Traditional. 10 15 am Sun­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thurs­ day s senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7 30 p m For more information call the church office HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD BARRY COUNTY James R Boiuman | Clifford (C.R.) Ray Boorom JACKSON - Mr Clifford (C.R.) Ray Boorom of Jacksot., passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2000, &t the age of 75. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; and two sons, Mikel Boorom (Shirley) of Jackson, and Jim Boorom (Diane) of New York; three grandchildren, Andrea, Eric, and Katlin Boorom of Jackson; sister, Bonnie Strickland (Rex) of Hastings. Mr. Boorom was preceded in death by parents; three brothers and one sister. his first wife. Lelo Boorom; parents, Floyd and Arvilla Boorom; sister. Naric Mrs. Fuller is survived by two sons. Roy (Phyllis) Fuller of Hastings. Gerald Fuller of Mason; two daughters. Betty Mayo: brother, Ted Boorom. Clifford graduated from Hastings High School, entering the Military in World (Robert) Stowell of Grand Rapids. Claudia (Clifford) Ingersoll of Sparta; eight War II. serving in the European area. He returned home to marry his first grandchildren, fourteen grca’-grandchildren; sister. Vivian Ingersoll of Lowell; nieces wife. Lelo, and work in the refrigeration and nephews. Graveside services were held on Wednesday. July 5. 2000 at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Welcome Comer Church or charity of one's choice. Arrangements were Girrbach Funeral Home. made by the business, living in the Jackson area. Funeral Services were conducted from the Patcncc Montgomery Funeral Home with family visitation. Final Services were at the Skiff Lake Bible Church on Sunday. June 25. 2000. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be made to the Skiff Lake Bible Church. 8277 Jackson 49234. Road, Clarklakc. Michigan spending 25 years of winters in Palmetto, Florida. He also enjoyed ballgames, fishing, golfing, bowling, shuffleboard, gardening, and playing Bingo. Bill devoted his life to his family and enjoyed the friendship of many. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucile W. Hickok; daughter, Lois Barnes; and grandson, Scott Hickok. Bill is survived by two sons, William (Anne) Hickok of Jenison, and James (Donna) Hickok of Hudsonville; two daughters. Mary (Charles) Robertson of Middleville, and LuAnn (Paul) Krause of St. Ignace. son-in-law. Eugene Barnes of Kentwood; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Bill were held on Monday. July 3. 2000 al the South United Methodist Church in Grand Rapids. Pastor Bob Stover officiated. Interment was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to Mission to Unrcached Peoples. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. More Obituaries on Page 13 �The Hasuigs Banner - ThuoOay July S, 2000 - Social Akws BOY, John James Miclan Hilton, bom on June 15, to proud parents Amy Henning and John Hilton, weighing 9 lbs 10 ozs. and 20 inches long Bom at Spectrum Downtown. GIRL. K-iyla Jo Sauers bom on May 21. 2000 Weighing 8 lbs. 20 ozs.. 20 1/2 inch­ es long Proud parents arc Dennis and Tina Sauers, and big brother Daniel. Grandpar­ ents arc Jerry and Dons Graul, and Denny and Barb Sauers. Joneses to observe 61 years of marriage Greens to celebrate 50th anniversary Bob and Marian Green of Bellevue will be honored by their children with an open house on the occasion of their Golden An­ niversary. All family and friends are invited to join Bob and Marian from 1 00 to 4:00 p.m.. Saturday. July 15th. at the Bellevue Conservation Club. No gifts, please. Robert Vernon Green mamed Marian Emma Oaster on July 17. 1950. in Battle Creek. Bob is retired from his independent busi­ ness of 38 years. Bob Green’s Service. Marian is retired from the Defense Logis­ Bowmans to celebrate golden anniversary Homer and Opal Jones will celebrate 61 years of marriage on July 9th, 2000. They were mamed in Auburn. Indiana in 1939. They have 4 children. 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren Homer helped to found the Bedford Rescue Squad. Opal al­ ways had a large garden. They’ve lived in Bedford for 52 years. They will celebrate their anniversary by taking a trip to Las Vegas with their daugh­ ter Carolyn and fiance Joe. pital on June 24. 2000 at 1:22 a.m. to Day­ ton and Sarah Walker of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Logan Tylar, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on June 21, 2000 at 6 p.m. to Nicki Local man elected district Elks leader Maynard and Velma Nicholson celebrate 50 years of marriage July 22. 2000. Their children honored them w ith an open house July I at the Free Methodist Church Fel­ lowship Hall. They N<h retired from Con­ sumers Power Company and now enjoy traveling, gardening and spending time with family and friends. They reside at 812 Mixer Road. Hastings, in the home they Fugate-Craft to wed July 29 IOth. 2000. They enjoyed their special an­ niversary by spending the whole month cf June in Hawaii, with different family mem­ bers and friends visiting them ther Their two sons and wise Stephen and Marjorie Erb. Dan and Shelley Erb. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Fugate from Gun Lake arc happy to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Jessica Fugate, to Casey Craft, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Craft from Pine Lake. The bndc-to-bc is a graduate of Delton Kellogg School in 1997. She graduated from Wright Beauty Academy and is cur­ rently employed at Perfect Cuts in Plain­ well-Otsego area The future groom graduated from Delton Kellogg in 1995 He has attended W.M.U. and K.V.C.C. He is an apprentice pipe Titter of local 357 and he is currently employed by C.L. Mahoney Co. They arc planning a July 29. 2000 wed­ ding. They have six grandchildren and two great­ grandchildren. Charles Marsh of the Hastings No. 1965 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will be formally installed as the new leader of the South Central District of the Michigan State Elks As­ sociation today (Thursday, July 6) in Dallas, Texas. During the Convention. Marsh will be voting on issues concerning the order as well as the election of national leaders of the association. The BPO Elks have donated $203 mil­ lion to scholarships, educational grants, drug awareness and education programs and various other projects. The Elks also provide funding for cancer treatment and research, as well as supporting shelters built 30 years ago. LEGAL NOTICE for victims of domestic violence. Marsh's responsibilities will include working with local orders to maintain their reputation for charity and patriotism within the communities; advising them synopsis Barry Township Regular Meeting June 6, 2000 Called to Order at 7 30 pm. All Board members present Several guests Appro*, eo renewal of LrfeCare Ambulance con­ tract for 2 years Appointed H. Snyder Hickory Fee Chief for 2 years Appointed G Snyder Asst Chief for 2 years. July meeting rescheduled for Tuesday. July 11 in their business matters; reviewing na­ tional policies and implementing them and helping to coordinate the activities of the orders. A recent news release said that the po­ sition that Marsh was appointed to “signals the high confidence that the na­ tional officers of the BPO Elks place in GIRL, Kaylca Mac. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on June 20. 2000 at 2:06 a.m. to Kyle ano Kendra Hughes of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Rosalie, bom at Pennock Hospital BOY, Wesley Douglas,bom at Pennock Hospital on June 14. 2000 at 5:06 p.m. to Cristine Kruko and Gregory Hcniser of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Dekota Lee, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on June 14, 2000 at 1:59 a.m. to Chris and April Wagner of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 23 inches long. his abilities." GIRL, Kimberly Ann, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 14, 2000 at 3:28 a.m. to Craig and Tonya Lanting of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. |LEGAL NOTICE State of Michigan Probate Court Barry County Circuit-Court - Family Division PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FUa No. 2000-2291 5-DE in the matter of Buri Cook. Deceased TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS mdudng Take notice on July 26. 2000. at 9 30 a.m„ in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Mich.gan before Hon. Richard H Shaw. Judge of Probate, a heamg wtfi be hekl on the petition requesting that Robert L O'Connor, of 3406 Ashby Rd.. Delton. Michigan 49046 be appointed personal representative of the Estate of Burt Cook, deceased, who Irvad at 6583 S M-43 Highway. Delton. Michigan, and who died June 18. 2000; and requesting also that the w« of the deceased dated March 11, 1999 be admitted to probate. It also is requested that the heirs al law of said deceased be determined Creditors of the decedent are notified that ail claims against the estate wifi be forever barred unless presented to Robert L O’Connor, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court. Suite 302, Hastings. Michigan 49058. and the nvned/proposed personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Dated: June 29.2000 SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET Richard J. Hudson (Pl 5220) 607 North Broadway Hastngs. Ml 49058 (616) 945 3495 Robert L O ’Connor 3406 Ashby Rd Delton, Ml 49046 (616) 623-2497 (7/6) Accepted Wyonung Asphalt bto for Hickory Cemetery drives Authorized June bills for $76,742.88 Meetsig adjourned at 9:07 p.m Respectfully. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Richard Barnum Supervisor (7/6) Looking for a fabulous, affordable family vacation? Start packing. Michigan State University Robert Still Sr. to celebrate his birthday on July 5th. Please shower him with cards at 4951 Hammond Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 2 Stafford-Ziegler engagement told Mr and Mrs. Christopher Stafford proudly announce the engagement of their daughter Jody R Stafford to Kirk D. Ziegler, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Ziegler and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Groff. Kirk :> a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School. He is the owner operator of Dcvclonct. a web site design firm Jody is a 1993 graduate of Hastings High School. She is employed with StaffMark as To celebrate Dorothy Todd’s 90th birth­ day. July 12. 2000. she would appreciate re­ ceiving cards or visitors Her address is Golden Moments. 3506 Laurence Rd.. Hastings. Ml BOY, Ezra Micliacl-James, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on June 22. 2000 at 4:11 a.m. to Timothy and Kristi Rynd of Ionia Weighing 7 lbs. 5.5 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. 41730. Robert Still marks birthday Dorothy Todd marks 90 years BOY, Tyler Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 20. 2000 at 8:21 a.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Anders of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 3/4 ozs and 20 inches long. GIRL, Molly Marie, bom at Pennock Hos­ Nicholsons to mark golden anniversary LaMar and Rita (Bourdo) Erb celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on June BOY, Kevin Jonathon Brehm, bom to Clay Brehm and Colleen Fanner of Dearborn. Kevin was bom on June 21. weighing 9 lbs. 10 ozs. tics Services Center located in the Federal Center. Battle Creek. The couple enjoy spending time with their family and friends, including travel to Florida. Kentucky and Northern Michigan. GIRL, Naomi Elizabeth, bom al Pennock Hospital on June 22, 2000 at 3:34 p.m. to Sarah and Daniel Wnght of Wyoming Weighing 6 lbs 7 c/s. and 20 inches long on June 19, 2000 at 11:46 a.m. to Rob and Dawn Webb of Hastings. ings. GIRL, Caitlynn Josephine, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on June 23.2000 at 8:37 p.m. to Mary and Jeff Duncan of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. George Bowman and Christine Dahms were married April 3rd, 1950 in Vicksburg. Ml by George’s Uncle Perry Stanford. There will be an open house at the VFW in Nashville on Sunday. July 16 from 2 to 4 p.m., hosted by their children - Julie In­ gram of Charlotte and Doug Bowman. Erbs observe 50th anniversary GIRL. Lauren Nicole, bom to Michael and Stacey Howell (Bruce) June 7, 2000. 2:15 p.m. at Ionia County Memorial Hospital. Proud grandparents are Jeff and Kathy Bruce of Hastings, and William and Marion Howell of Haslett. Ml. All 6 lbs. II ozs. and 20 1/2 inches of Lauren were brought into the world with the assistance of her great aunt Vickie Landes, CNM. Helping to wel­ come baby, were first time aunts and uncle. Bradley Bruce and Jennifer Bruce of Hast­ ings, and Amy Howell of Hasten, and spe­ cial “aunt’ Brandy Cunningham of Hast­ Rugg of Bellevue Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 21 inches long a Staffing Supervisor. The wedding celebration is planned for Sept 9. 2000 0 0 0 July 11-13 Taw your (mdy <xi > Camrwl Tun 9«p-. for an a*undu>M nanon itat pleases everybody. For the kids, no matter what ther ages. the Camp CamivaL program offers all kinds of great supervised acovibes. Grown-ups wtU love the fine dfoing, Farm Lane & Mt. Hope Rd. 9-5 Tues.-Wed.; 9-4 Thurs. the Nauoca Spa. program. Megas-style shows, the livefy action of the fnendN 35 acres of commercial exhibits, field demonstrations on crop care, ride ’n drive self-propelled sprayers. Tillers Int’l programs, animal power timber harvesting - and woodland manage­ ment. stock dog demonstrations, farm garden programs, old gas and live steam tractors, and MSU's “education row." fabulous meals, fun aedwoes. poolside entertainment and al the pampenn j Free parking and admission Handicapper accessible Call 800-366-7055 for directions and free program casino and the late-night dance club On Carnival, there are also Iocs of things your family can enjoy together: service Carnival is famous for. 1b book a fabulous family vacation aboard a Carnival “Fun Ship,” cal us today. ^BCarnivaTThe Most Popular Cruise Line in the World!* wwwcamwalxom FREE CABIN UPGRADES �Pages - The Hastngs Banner - Thursday. July 6. 2000 plained “there should be a dress code for bndes ” Well, there is, but no one -.v^its to I LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM iS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made >n the conditions of n mortgage made by Randy J Betts and Karen H Betti, husband and wife long mat mortgagors) to NationsCredit Financial Services Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 12, 1997. and recorded on August 14. 1997 in Document 1000376. Barry County Records, Michigan and was assigned by sad mortgagee to the Credit Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC. Assignee by an assignment dated December 29 1 999 which was recorded on June 2. 2000, in Document No 1045022 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is darnieo to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY ONE AND 6Q100 dottars ($51,331 60) including interest at 10 410% per annum Under the power of sale contained <n sad mortgage and the statue m such case made and provwed notice is hereby given tnat sad mod gage wilt be foreclosed by a sale of the mort gaged premises, or some part of them at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings Ml at 1:00 p m . on August 3. 2000 Sad premises are situated m VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE Barry County. Michigan and are described as Lot 4 and the South 10 feet of Lot 5 of O A Ph*o s Addition to the Vrflage of Nashville according to the recorded plat thereof as record ed in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 19. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 22. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593 1303 Trott & Trott P C Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 F4e *200014308 Ravens (7/20) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Detroit has been made in the co.xMmns of a mortgage made by Robed Curths and Ruby Curths. husband and wife (ongmal mortgagors) to MG Investment. Inc., An Indiana Corporation Mortgagee, dated April 30. 1998, and recorded on May 6.1998 m Document No. 1011563. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Fairbanks Capital Corp . Assignee by an assign­ ment dated December 3. 1999, which was recorded on May 18. 2000. in Document •1044481. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT AND 98100 dollars ($162 598 98) including interest at 9 490% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided.notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wfl be foreclosed by a sale of the mort gaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastngs. Ml at 1W p m . on Juty 20. 2000 Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan and are oescnbed as The land referred to m this Commitment, situ afed in the County of Barry. Township of Thomapple. State of Michigan, is described as follows A parcel of land tn the South 1/2 of Section 15. Town 4 North. Range 10 West descrOed as Beginning at a posit on the South Ime of said Section 15. distant North 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds East 70.65 feet from the South 1/4 post of said Secban 15. said point also being on the centerline o' M-37 thence North 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds West, along said center line of M-37 a distance of 787 88 feet; thence North 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds East. 710 86 feet, thence South 29 degrees 51 mmutes 15 seconds East 750 24 feet to the North right ot way of Fmkbeiner Road, thence South 23 degrees 21 minutes 15 seconds West 36.25 feet to sad South line of Section 15. thence South 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds West along sad South Ime 477 75 feet to a dear vision area, thence North 53 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds West along said dear vision area 285 01 feet to the right of way of M-37. thence South 29 degrees 51 mmu'.es 15 seconds East, along sad right of way 197 34 feet to sad South Section Ine. thence South 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 sec onds West, along sad South line 68 44 feet to the place of begmnmg Subject to existing public highway easement over the Westerly 60 feet for highway M-37 and the Southerly 33 feet for Fmkbemer Road Except Beginning at a point on the South Ime ot Section 15 Town 4 North. Range 10 West, dis­ tant North 88 degrees 53 mmutes 45 seconds East. 70 65 feet from the South 1/4 post of sad Section 15. sad point also being m the centerline of M-37; thence North 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds West along sad centerline of M-37 a distance of 490 46 feet thence North 88 degrees 59 minutes 07 seconds East 394 49 feet thence South 00 degrees 50 mmutes 45 seconds East 396.40 feet to the North right of way line of Fmkbemer Road Thence North 53 degrees 43 mmutes 30 seconds West, along a dear vision area 230 65 feet to the right way of sad M-37 tht*'ee South 29 degrees 51 mmutes 15 seconds East, along sad right of way 197 34 feet to sad South Section Ime. thence South P8 degrees 53 mmutes 45 seconds West along sad South Ime 68 44 feet to the place ot begmnmg Except That part of the Southeast 1 4 of Section 15. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thornapple Township. Barry County. Michigan described as Commencing at the South 1 4 cor­ ner of sad Section thence North 88 53'45’ East 503 00 feet along the South Ime of sad Section to the Point of Begmnmg, thence North 00* 47' 27’ East. 248 00 feet along an existing fence line thence South 88 53 45’ West. 75 00 feet thence North 00- 47 2T East. 360 04 feet thence South 29* 51 15* East 655 52 feet, thence South 23' 21' 15* West. 36 25 feet to the South Ime of sad Section, thence South 88 43' 45* West. 245 40 feet along said South line to the Point of Baginnrig The redemption period shall be ’2 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated June 8. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593 1301 Trott & Trod PC Attorneys and Counselor 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 Fie *200013406 Cougars <76' NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Pursuant to Section 1692 of Title 15 of the United States Code, you are hereby Informed that this Is an attempt to collect a debt and that any Information that you provide may be used for that purpose. WHEREAS, default has been made m the terms and conditions of a certain Promissory Note and Mortgage made by John C Slawinski and Effie M. Slawinski, husband and wife. Mort­ gagors. to NationsCredit Financial Services Corpo’abon. Mortgagee, on the 22nd day of Septem­ ber 1998 and recorded m the Office of the Reg istoi of Deeds for the County of Barry. State of Michigan, on the 23rd day ol September, 1998 in Document No 1018324. and subsequently as­ signed to Arcata Investments 2 LLC. said as­ signment being recorded on March 13. 2000. in Document No 1041995. and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be due on said Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is the sum of Sixty-Nme Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars and Zero Cents ($69,850.00), for princi­ pal. interest and insurances, and. WHEREAS, no suit or proceeding at law or eq­ uity has been instituted to recover the debt se­ cured by sad Mortgage or any part thereof, and default having been made whereby the power of sale contained m sad Mortgage has become op­ erative. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained m sad Mortgage and pursuant to the statute ol the State of Michigan m such case mado and provdod. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 20th day of July. 2000. at 1:00 in the afternoon, local time, sad Mortgage shall be foreclosed at sale at public auction to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse. City of Hastings. County of Barry. Stale of Michigan, (that being one of thd places of holding Circuit Court in sad County). jf the premises described in sad Mortgage or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid. on sad Mortgage with the interest thereon at the applicable note rate and all legal costs, charges and expenses, mdudmg the attorney lee allowed by law. and also any sums which may be pad by the undersigned, necessary to protect Its rterest m tfe premises. The premises described in sad Mortgage is Io cated in the Township of Castleton. County of Barry. State of Michigan and legally described as; PART OF THE WEST 2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SEC­ TION 32; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION. A D.STANCE OF 552 FEET. THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH UNE OF SAID SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 240 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST UNE, 662 FEET; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE. 240 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. 3931 Berryville Road Tax Identification No. 08-050-032-000010OL TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the ponod of redemption. pursuant to MCL 600 3240, shall be one (1 Jyear from the date of the sale; unless sad premises are abandoned, in which event the redemptnn penod shall be thirty (30) days. Ann Landers Dental mule Dear Ann Landers: I have a problem with my husbands disgusting dental hy­ giene. He never brushes hts teeth We have been mamed for 20 years, and I don't know how I have managed to put up with it for so long In the beginning. I insisted on regular dental cleanings, but he stopped going He doesn't like doctors or dentists, and our insurance doesn't cover dental appointments He says it’s a waste of money to go I say. w’ait until he sees the bill when the dentist has to yank out all of his teeth because he didn't take care of them I’m convinced the headaches he gets are due to his poor den­ tal hygiene, not to mention the possibility of a major infection. I bought a special whitening toothpaste, but he won’t use it. He uccs use mouth­ wash. but it only helps for a few minutes. His teeth are yellow and brown, and his breath is terrible I am embarrassed to death when people sec him talking or laughing. I am convinced that he has not been ad­ vanced in his job because of his appear­ ance, and have told him so, but he doesn’t listen. He rarely kisses me. which is probably a good thing. Our oldest child is getting mar­ ried soon, and frankly. Ann. I don’t want any pictures of my husband when he is smiling. I am trying to keep my cool, but my anger is starting to boil over. Do you have any suggestions? I am - At the End of My Rope in Laurel, Md. Dear Laurel. Md.: It sounds as if your husband is as stubborn as a Missouri mule. Maybe when he gets really sick because of an infection that started in his mouth, he will take you seriously. Since the mule re­ fuses to sec a dentist, ask your dentist to give you some literature to show the mule that might move him in the right direction Good luck. Wetting help Dear Ann Landers: I want to let "Dampened Spirits in Baltimore” know not to give up. If she truly loves her husband, she should be willing to help him with his DATED June 5. 2000 ARCATA INVESTMENTS 2. LLC MARTIN H NEUMANN. Attorney tor Mortgagee 681C S Cedar Street. Suite 16 Lansing. Ml 48911 (517) 694-3300 (7-6) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made m the conditions of a certain Mortgage, made by GREGORY G PHILLIPS, a single man. whose address is 5980 Chief Noonday Road. Hastings Michigan 49058. as Mortgagor to DOROTHY BARTON a angle woman, whose address is 409 East Woodlawn Apt 1. Hastings. Michigan 49058 and DENNIS BARTON, a single man. whose address is 4548 Seaberg Road. Zephyr Hills Florida 33541. as Mortgagees Deled March 17. 1995. nd recorded m the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and the State of Michigan, on March 21. 1995. in Liber 826 of Mortgages on Pages 971 and 972. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice for principal and interest the sum of Three Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety-four Dollars and thirty-four cents ($3794 34) with mterest at the rate of 900% And no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by sad Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained m sad Mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the Power of Safe con­ tained in sad Mortgages, and m pursuance of the statute m such case made and provded. the above sad Mortgages will be foreclosed by a sale of the parcel of the premises therein described, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary. at public auction, to the highest bdder, at the Barry County Courthouse. County of Barry. Michigan that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for sad County, on the 10th day of August 2000 at 1:00 p m . Eastern Standard Ttme. of sad day and sad premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesad then due cm sad Mortgages together with interest payable at the rate of 9 00% together with late fees legal costs, attorneys fees and also any taxes and insurance that sad Mortgagee does pay on or poor to the date of sad sale, which sad premises are described m sad Mortgage, as fol­ lows town THE SOUTH 742 50 FEET ON THE SOUTH ONE HALF NORTHWEST ONE QUARTER SECTION 17. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST LYING WEST OF GLASS CHEEK. EXCEPT COMMENCING AT THE WEST ONE QUARTER POST OF SECTION 17 TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST THENCE NORTH 300 FEET THENCE EAST 150 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 300 FEET THENCE WEST 150 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT COMMENCING WEST ONE QUARTER POST OF SECTION 17 THENCE NORTH 33 RODS FOR POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE EAST 352 FEET THENCE NORTH 165 FEET. THENCE WEST 352 FEET THENCE SOUTH 165 PEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE EAST 156 FEET THENCE NORTH 266 FEET. THENCE WEST 156 FEET Tntr.CE SOUTH 266 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING Tne period of redemption wfl be six (6) months from the date of sate Dated June 20 2000 DOROTHY BARTON AND DENNIS BARTON Mortgagees DRAFTED BY TIMOTHY L TROMP PC P41571 501 WEST STATE STREET HASTINGS Ml 49058 BY Timothy L Tromp (P41571) Attorney for Dorothy Barton ano Dennis Barton (7/27) LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by KAREN STOEL. a single woman to INVESTAID CORPORATION, a Michigan Corporation. 30300 Telegraph Rd . Suite 117. Birmingham Ml 48025. dated August 23. 1995, and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on August 28. 1995. tn Liber 638 at Page 822 Said mortgage was assigned to AMERUS BANK a Federal Savings Bank whch was subsequently acquired by and merged into COMMERCIAL FEDERAL BANK P.O. Box 9362. Des Moines. IA 50306. by mesne assignments dated August 6. 1996 and recorded with the Barry County Regtslei of Deeds on October 28.1996 m Liber 676 at Page 628 By reason of such default the undersigned elects to dedare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this notice there is clamed to be due for prmopal and interest, at the rate of 13 690 percent per annum on said mortgage the sum of NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND 08100 DOLLARS ($9.156 08) No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided m said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney's fees allowed by law. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry. City of Hastings on Thursday. August 3. 2000. at 1:00 pm. local time Pursuant to Public Act No 104 PutSc Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A3240(3)) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the fore­ closure sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale The premises covered by said mortgage is sit­ uated in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and more fully described as LOT 36 OF LAPHAMS AIRPORT LOTS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 100 ALSO LOT 60 OF LAPHAM S AIRPORT LOTS »2 ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 87 ITEM NO C8-011 100-021-00 COMMERCIAL FEDERAL BANK Assignee of Mortgagee Dated June 22. 2000 James W Batchelor (P25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Suite 411-S Waters Buiidng 161 Ottawa Avenue NW Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 (7/20) bed- .vetting problem It may not be a manor of “controlling himself.” My daughter was a bet-wetter all her life. Wc tried every alarm and parent's book on the market, to no avail Finally, while surf­ ing the Net. I found the American Enuresis Foundation. Wc learned that in most in­ stances. bed wetting happens during a deep level of sleep According to the foundation, one of every 100 adults is still a bcd-wettcr. Tell “Baltimore" that getting angry and moving to another bedroom will not solve her problem - but a little practice and com­ mitment to help break the sleeping pattern will. Happily, our daughter was dry at night within three months. Wc will be eternally grateful for finding a program that worked for us. - Been There in Shreveport, La. Dear Shreveport: Thank you for a letter that could change lives. You have helped countless people by writing to me today, and I thank you on behalf of all of them. Readers should know that the American Enuresis Foundation is a private resource for bed-welters, and charges $500 to de­ velop a personalized treatment program for the bcd-wettcr. Their rate of success is im­ pressive. For information, contact the American Enuresis Foundation. P.O. Box 33061. Tulsa. Okla. 74153-1061 (ww*w.galstar.com/-~acf/). Another excellent resource for bed-wetting is the National Kidney Foundation. P.O. Box AL, 30 E. 33rd St.. New York, N.Y., 10016 (www.kidncy.org.), 1-800-622-9010 Write or call, and ask for a free brochure. Gem of the Day (Credit Winston Churchill): Saving is a wonderful thing especially so when your parents have it done for you. Wedding ruins Dear Ann Landen: After reading the whining and bellyaching from the clergy who hate weddings, I want to set the record straight I agree with the priest who said, “Weddings have become theatrical produc­ tions directed by the bride S mother.” The reason for this is that most clergy are too gutless to stand up to people who only want to use the church as a social backdrop Cfafo’ are supposed to be sp ritual leaders enforce it Clergy have “relaxed" so that they can be popular Well, they may be pop­ ular. but do people respect them? They are contributing to the ruin of the institution they have sworn to serve. With regard to the pnest who was upset because he didn’t get paid more for wed­ dings because “that’s his job,” sorry. Buster, but it IS your job. and you are paid a salary to do it As an organist. I expect to be paid for weddings because my salary is not full­ time If I had a clergy salary and benefits. I’d be happy to play for weddings without any additional fee. I’ve signed my name because I'm not a coward hiding behind the anonymity of a collar to protect myself - Bruce Comely. Gainesville. Fla. Dear Bruce Comely: Thank you for an extraordinarily candid letter. I admire your courage, and appreciate your laying it on the line. I know I promised not to print any more letters on this subject, but yours was especially forthright And now. I’m sure YOU will be getting some interesting mail. Here's one more letter on another wedding subject: In your face Dear Ann Landen: After reading the letters from members of the clergy who hate weddings. I had to write about my ob­ servations as a layperson. Before my husband and I were mamed. we attended several weddings, either as guests or members of the bridal party. At some of the weddings, the bndc and grooms smashed cake in each other's faces, with the frosting flying everywhere. Other weddings included the “Money Dance.” where guests paid to dance with the bride, one bndc had dozens of $5 bills pinned to her gown. In my opinion, guests are there to celebrate a marriage and should not be ex­ pected to pay for a dance. Besides, most guests bnng a gift, and that should be a suf­ ficient “thank you." My husband and I decided not to follow those “traditions" when we mamed. During the cake-cutting, a group of guests started to yell. “Smash it! Smash it!" Can you imagine smashing cake in the face of any­ one - much less the face of your beloved, at the wedding reception? Sign me - Dis­ gusted in Fremont. Calif. Dear Disgusted: That makes two of us. That cakc-in-thc-facc routine, to my way of thinking, is the most vulgar, disgusting cus­ tom of all time. I don't know how a truly in­ love couple could do such a thing. Any cou­ ple who participates in that no-brainer spec­ tacle must have some deep-seated hostility buried somewhere. and defenders of the faith. As a church organist for 40 years, I have witnessed the deterioration of worship of all kinds, including weddings and funerals. Secular music, pathetic excuses for ser­ Drugs are everywhere They're easy to get. easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs, you need Ann Landcis'booklet. "The mons and people yakking and crawling over pews in an attempt to be friendly have all contributed to the downfall of the church. money order for $3 75 (this includes An Episcopal minister who wrote to you said. “Many Roman Catholics who are di­ vorced and cannot get married in their own church come to me. The last three weddings I performed, the couples had been living to­ gether for several years. I felt like a hyp­ ocrite." One minister who wrote to you com­ Lowdown on Dope" Send a self-addressed long, business-size envelope and a check or postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers. PO. Box /1562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate web page at www.crealors.com. Copy right 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice « hereby given that the Has’>-»gs Zoning Board of Appeals will hoid a Pubic Heanng on Tuesday. July 18. 2000. at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan. The purpose of said hearing is for the Board to hear comments and make a determina­ tion on a request by James Wiswell of 225 Industrial Park Dove. Hastings. Michigan (see map below). Legal description on said property is: CITY OF HASTINGS COM AT W 1/4 POST. SEC 18. T3N. R8W. TH N 878 55 FT TO CENTERLINE W STATE ST. TH E'LY ALONG CENTERLINE 1.576.5 FT TO E UNE INDUSTRIAL PARK DR. TH N 0 DEG 26<03* W 342.7 FOR BEG. TH N 0 DEG 26*03- W 400 FT. TH N 89 DEG 35'57* E 584 4 FT. TH S 0 DEG 18-03* E 400 FT TO N LINE PENN CENTRAL RR R/W. TH S 89 DEG 35'57* W 583 5 FT TO POB PART OF NW FRL 1X4. SECTION 18 5 36A Contrary to City Ordinance Section 90-579 (2) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, this vanance. if granted, will allow the construction of a structure closer to the lot line than the minimum required building setback distance Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said heanng should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2*68) or TDD call relay services 1­ 800-649-3777 Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �The Hastings Sanner page 9 Thursday July 6 2000 11 shed the Michigan Slate Police He also served as president of the State Histonc.il Commission He interviewed and published stones ot many pioneer settlers of the area He wrote "Indians and Trading Posts o! Northwest Barry ( ounty " He also collaborated with George N Fuller in writing “Historic Michigan I and of the < treat I akes a tom prehensive history of the area in several vol­ From TIME to TIMS by Joyce F. Weinbrecht • umes He acted as editor tor these several volumes The Weisserts of Hastings By Joyce F. Weinbrecht John Weissert was bom in Frendcnstadt, Kingdom of Wurtcnbcrg. Germany Oct. 11. 1828. His father died when he was a very young boy. He went to work to support himself, his mother and a young half brothWhen he was 14 years old he apprenticed himself to a tinsmith for three years. It was the custom in Germany for graduate apprentices to start out and gain knowledge by working their way from town to town. After he learned his trade, he left his hometown in the heart of the Black Forest and worked his way through Wurtcnburg and Northern Switzerland until he was 21 years old. He then enlisted in the German army, as he had come from a military fami­ ly whose members had served under Napoleon in Eastern Europe He had an uncle. General Von Reichstadt, who had won distinction for service in Austria. John learned the art of drilling soldiers and became a sharpshooter While he was stationed at Stuttgart, the capital of the kingdom, he met Frencka Handel, of the family of Handel, the musician who lived in the ancient town of Leonberg in the hills a few miles west of the city. They were mar­ ried and their oldest son. Charles G Wcissert. was bom March 26. 1852 Times in Germany were turbulent The young soldier decided to come to the Unit­ ed States to try to make his fortune. He arrived in New York City in the fall of 1853 and worked at his trade as a tinsmith to make enough money to bring his family to the United States. He worked a year in Philadelphia, then he moved his family to Herkimer. N.Y From here they joined the tide of westward emigration and reached Hastings. Barry County, in 1855 He again took up his trade as a tinsmith until 1859. when he moved to Ohio, but came back to Hastings six months later A second son. John, was bom on Aug 13. I860, in Hast­ ings As the Civil War approached and seemed inevitable. many residents of the county and of Hastings began ;o organize themselves into military home guard units in prepara­ tion for war One such group was the Barry County Zouaves, which was formed in 1861. Each member of the unit was responsible for financing their own uniforms which were patterned after the French Zouaves They had to supply themselves with their own side arms, usually a sword and a musket John Weissert was selected to drill the Hastings Zouave Cadets, based on his pre­ vious service in the German military. Sgt Weissert spoke very broken English When the 19 officers and 32 privates, a total of 51 members, dolled in the upper story of the courthouse and on the lawns of the Court­ house Square, there were some very inter­ esting mistakes made when his directions were misunderstood or unclear. This led to much amusement among the men. the onlookers and the sergeant himself. This colorful unit was trained by the methods which Weissert had learned in the John W Weissert of Weissert Broth­ ers Hardware, established in 1877 by the elder John Weissert Charles G Weissert became a partner in the busi­ ness with John W joining the firm when his father died in 1883 German military. John and several members of the unit enlisted in regiments that were being formed throughout Michigan John joined 1st Regiment of Michigan Engineers and Mechanics. Co. C. in 1862 He was wound­ ed in the battle of Perryville. Ky.. when a bullet struck him in the hand as he raised his musket to shoot His adherence to discipline and his faith­ ful performance in the face of hardship ( harics < । Weissert I le was bom in the city ol Hastings. attending Hastings schools. He worked as a reporter for the Hastings Ban­ ner for several years I le was a historian and researcher, tracing down many interesting and valuable doe aments pertaining to the pioneer day s of Barry County and South­ made a favorite with his comrades. He was made a corporal and refused further promo­ tion He returned to Hastings in 1864 and recruited a number of men. He was mus­ tered out of military service with his regi­ ments in Washington. DC. on Jan 18. 1865 When he returned to Hastings following his time in the military service of the Unit­ ed States he again returned to his trade of tinsmith He then established a hardware business of his own tn 1870. He taught his trade to his two sons. Charles G. Weissert and John Weissert. In 1877. he and Charles G. Weissert became partners in the busi­ ness In 1883 John Weissert became ill with John Weissert. 1828-1883 Quality Printing inflammatory rheumatism which was a result of his time in the army. He died on Sept 27. 1883. at age 56. He is buned at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. His son. John, then entered the hardware business and it became known as the Weissert Broth­ ers Hardware John, the father, was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He served on the board of education in Hastings. He was a member of the Masons, and a charter member of the Hastings Arbciter Vcrcin and of the Fitzgerald Post. Grand Army of the Republic. Frcdncka Handel Weissert died March 6. 1901. and is also buned in Riverside Ceme­ tery in Hastings. The Weissert Brothers were very active in the community of Hastings. Charles G west Michigan. He and Justice WW Potter collaborated in writing a history of Barry County He served as a representative from Barry ( ounty m the state legislature, where he introduced the bill in 1919 which estab- Charles A Weissert. journalist, histo nan and legislator This picture was tak en while Charles A worked for the Hastings Banner Weissert served as alderman for two terms, city clerk and mayor of the city for two terms John also served in public offices, two ...depends on experience and equipment. LET US QUOTE YOUR PRINTING! terms as alderman and two terms as city clerk. THE KALAMAZOO GAZETTE Charles G. Weissert died al age 83 on Apnl 14. 1935 John lived to age 78 and died on Oct 14. 1938 Both are buned in Riverside Cemetery m Hastings Charles A.Weissert was the son of J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 KAI AMAZOC MICHIGAN He joined the staff of the Kalamazoo Gazette and became known as a student ol the history ot the stsje ot Michigan He interviewed Joseph ( isler of Yankee Springs. Charles Uilliams. John Wickham William Bennett. John Williams. John Fuller and Wail .till Hastings ( ressev. all ot Hastings. William Bower of Prairieville Cornelius Mason of Richland .-.nd W illiam Burroughs of Ranfield. all very elderly citi­ zens al the lime he visited with them He knew the ( ooks and quoted from articles by HA. Goodyear He visited with and corresponded with C.A Cutler, son of ’antes ( utler. and wrote about the Canada Trail (Saginaw Traill w hich crossed the Cutler land and published an article about the trail tor the Kalamazoo Gazette. He also told about the Limestone Spnng. which was located along this trail near Thomapple Lake and can still be found. < harlcs A Weissert lived in Kalamazoo, to the age of 69. dying on Nov 24. 194' .md is buned on the family plot at Riverside Cemetery. Hastings Sources Hastings Hanner Inhnci. ( emclery Records. Riverside Cemetery. Hastings. Michigan. Hislorti Michigan. I'olumcs /-///. George X Fuller. A M iHai vardt PhD ( mvcrsity of Michigan Head­ light. February M96. \t> 12 History o/ Barry County. It It Potter. /V/2 History of Allegan and Barry Counties. IXX0 LEGAL NOTICE Notice ot Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has beer, made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert L Misak and Tamara J Misak husband and wile (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc f/k/a. Countrywide Funding Corporation Mortgagee dated November 29 1995 and recorded on December 1 1995 m Liber 646 on Page 311. Barry County Record*. Michigan on which mortgage there r. claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTY ONE AND 20 !00 dollars (S7536 ’ 20 i including interest at 7 875% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mon gaged premises or some part of them at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p m on August 10. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan and are described as Lot 3. Johnsons Gun Lake Plat according to the recorded Plat thereof as record ed tn Uber 3 of Plats on Pago 38 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of Such sale Dated June 23 2000 FOR INFORMATION PlEASE CALL 248 593 1306 Trott & Trott, PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 F*e <200017007 Mustangs (727) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Aug. 26, 1926. c MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Nona S Tucket, an unmarried woman (original mort­ gagors). to Commonpoint Mortgage. Mortgagee, dated March 30. 1998. and recorded on Apnl 16. 1999 in Document < 1010514, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by sad mortgagee to the Bank One. National Assenta­ tion. as Trustee tk/a The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee, as assignee by an assign meat dated May 27. 2000, which was recorded on April 13. 2000, m Document • 1043120. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY AND 73'100 dollars ($58.320 79) in­ cluding interest at 13.250% per annum Ad­ justable rate mortgage. Interest rate may change 03/30 and 09/30 of each year Under the power of sale contained m sail mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice re hereby given that said mon gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venuo, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast ings, Michigan at 1 00 PM on July 27. 2000 Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 5 of Block 6 of A W PHILLIPS ADDITION, also known as A W PHILLIP S SECOND ADDI TION, to the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded Pfat thereof, as recorded m Liber 1 of Plats on Page 6 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from lhe dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Cutler Uy dear Er. Cutler:— I as enclosing several copiei of the article I wrote for the Gazette concerning the Indian trail on your property. I hope you will like the write up. Dr. W.3.Hinsdale, curator of the oueeum of the University cf Michigan, writee ne he is more than pleased over your generous gift to the ouseun, and he says in a letter I received today he will probably call and see you. I told him of the plan to sake a collection of Indian relics from the vicinity of Thornapple Lake as a esc rial for the museum, and this also greatly pleased him. I will Write today to lire. !2aywood to discover, if I can, what became of the reliee her father purchased from your father. You will find Dr. Hinsdale one of the finest men you ever met. I will prepare the w inscription fwwnjiiwswiawsi to be placed on your canoe in the museum and let you read it for approvals before turning it over to Dr. Hinsdale. I am sure you will receive many compliments for your generosity in aiding the University to perpetuate the state’s history by showli^ objects illustrating various periods. With regards I ac Dated June 15. 2000 Soldiers identified A.WII3SEPT A letter written by Charles A Weissert to C A Cutler of Hastings in August of 1926 concerning the Trail of Canada which was located on the Cutler property ln last week's edition of the Banner, the names of the Korean War soldiers shown above in the "From Time to Time" column were not included or were misidentified. The young men shown here actually are (clockwise, from lower left) Charles Biggs. Robert Bonnewith. Earl Hagadom and Charles Hummell. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors X150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 File < 200010991 Panthers (7-13) �Page 10 - The Hastngs Banner - Thursday. July 6. 2000 Virginia Jennings to ‘hold court’ next year at Buffalo University Virginia Jennings is quite comfortable playing point on the basketball court. As she states. "Being a floor general of the court, I am in control." Jennings has always had the ability to lead, both by example and through words It is no surprise that her next big stop in life will be at the University of Buffalo, where she'll play hoops on a basketball scholarship. Buffalo, which plays in the Mid-American Conference, will return all of its players from a team that collected 18 wins a season ago. As a recipient of Hastings High School's 2000 Buzz Youngs Award, given to top female and male senior athletes. Jennings not only was a leader, but a key contributor to a number of the sports programs at the school. Beside playing four years of varsity basketball. Jennings also competed as a softball player, track participant and soccer player. Still, basketball was her pride and joy. "I love the physical effort in it and the strategy, too," Jennings said. "I understand the game a lot better than others and respect the game. To me (basketball players) have always stood out as the greater athletes." Jennings began playing with many of her fellow varsity varsity hoopsters in the seventh grade, so her commitment to the game has paid big dividends. In her high school career, she was named All-O-K White three times, All-State (by the Detroit Free Press') as a senior. all-Battle Creek area twice and J-Ad Graphics All­ Barry County three times. She scored 1,006 points in her four prep seasons, just four points more than her father. Archie Jennings achieved in his prep career. The biggest game of her prep career. sne said, came during her junior year versus Forest Hills Central. Jennings scored 38 points and made a last-second, three-point shot to send the game into overtime. "It was awesome; everything was perfect." Jennings explained. "We were all pumped up and it was in front of our home crowd." A drcam of Jennings has always been to play collegiate hoops. She remembers being a sixth grader and attending a national tournament in Tennessee. Her team won medals at the event, and putting those awards on the necks of the girls was Tennessee Volunteer womens basketball coach Pat Summit!. At that point. Jennings' dream became a quest to play the sport at the college level. "It was awesome; it was so emotional." Jennings said of her trip to Tennessee. "1 remember thinking to myself. 'I can do it. Everything is possible.'" During the winter months, Jennings continues to work on her game, playing AAU ball. She played on the Michigan Belles as a freshman and with the West Central Beasts the last three seasons. The Beasts were coached by her father and included players from the Barry’ County area. Eventually, the other teams began to respect this squad made up of small town eagers Softball was Jennings' chosen spring sport during her freshman and sophomore years. It was a sport in which her two older sisters (Amanda and Janette) became stars, and Virginia soon followed their lead. She earned league honors and broke the O-K White record for stolen bases as n freshman with 37 thefts. Defensively. Jennings played shortstop for the Saxon squad in both of tho»c seasons. During Jennings' freshman year. Hastings went 27-3 and believed they had the team that could go all the way to regionals. But Wayland dashed those hopes in the district tournament. As a junior. Jennings ran track because she thought the sport would make her quicker for basketball. She competed in the 400. the 200. the 400 relay, the mile relay and the shot put. Her shot pul efforts were good enough to place her fourth in the conference. She was also voted the team's "Most Valuable Sprinter." Soccer was Jennings' spring sport as a senior. She had only played the game once before (in the second grade) and she felt that its physical style was a perfect match for her. "I like the physical play; it’s lhe only way I can display my lootball skills," Jennings said. She was also the president of the student council and a member of the National Honor Society. Two individuals who helped Jennings become a top-notch basketball player were Rachel Young and Nick DcVencio. Young is Jennings' cousin who played at Hastings High School and now hoops for Liberty College. DcVencio. a lormer player at Duke University, has helped Jennings with her understanding of the game as well. Another influence upon her life, and sports in general, has been her mother, Mattie. "I get my competitive side from my mother," she said. Sports. Jennings said, have given her great guidance in many areas of her life. "I just love it all; it gives you an advantage in every aspect of your life. It prepares you for everything." Virginia Jennings (30) drives to score two of her game-high 28 points during a district basketball game versus Allegan during her senior season. Quisenberry ready to face next running challenge Despite top finishes at state competitions and helping to guide her High School. She also was a member of the Art Club and lhe National Honor Society and ended her four years with a 4.078 grade point average that ranked her seventh in her senior class. As she exclaimed. "I like to do my best in everything." But even more important to team to a state cross country championship as a senior. Danielle Quisenberry believes that her very best races are still ahead of her. So this fall, Quisenberry sets her sights on Central Michigan University, where she looks to make an impact on the Chippewas' cross country team just as she did with the Middleville cross country and track and field squads lhe past four Feature triumphs won at Berlin, New 96 years. That goal, however, will not come easily. Still. Quisenberry is well-accustomed to setting lofty goals and going the Veteran driver Ken Warner scored his first win of the season by capturing lhe 100-lap Scott Baker feature race for Late Model Slocks last Saturday at lhe Berlin Raceway before a huge holiday crowd. Bob Holley, of Gun Lake, finished fifth and led from laps 37-74. Bob Bliss was lhe winner of the 25-lap Sportsman feature and Steve Sumiak went on to capture the 30-lap feature race for Winged Sprint cars. The nationally televised Super Speedway cars of the Automobile Club of America (ARCA) will contest a 200-lap national championship Late Model Stock car race this Saturday (July 8) at Berlin. Three-time ARCA national champion, Tim Steele of Coopersville, will head up a field of 30 speedsters. Steele will be resuming his racing career after being seriously injured in an accident at Talladega two weeks ago. Gates Saturday open at noon, practice distance to achieve those aims. Basketball actually was the first sport that Quisenberry played at Thomapple Kellogg High School, but her career as a eager did not last very long. After playing freshman basketball during that first season. Quisenberry discovered that running was better suited for her. "I moved to cross country after running freshman track; I decided that probably I would be better at cross country thin basketball." Quisenberry said. "I love cross. We have had a lot of fun and the team has always been real close." In her first year of cross. Quisenberry began showing the running talents that would eventually make her a champion in the sport. "I remember in my sophomore year at the conference meet, beating Jesse Davis (a former Middleville star and current Western Michigan University standout) and breaking 20 minutes." Quisenberry having a solid work ethic. "You always want to improve," stated Quisenberry "I’m pretty competitive; I like to compete. You go out. practice and work hard. It makes you feel good." Not only did Quisenberry improve iu cross country, so did her team. The ultimate prize was a slate team championship in 1999 The Lady Trojans tallied 112 points at the state finals held at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn to out-distance ail Class B comers and achieve first place honors. A stale title was a dream come true for many associated with the high school cross country program, but it did not seem like a realistic goal until the Lady Trojans actually began to topple the squads that had previously been at. or near, the top. "At the beginning of lhe season, it (a state title) seemed kind of distant, but after we won Carson City (the Carson City Invitational) and Deal the teams that had won lhe year before, we felt pretty begins at I p.m., time trials start at 4 p.m. and the first preliminary event is set for 7 p.m. New 96 Speedway... Winners of special holiday features at the New 96 last Saturday were Jeff Shephard, Paul McMahon. Randy Ruesink and Tim Tuttle. Shephard captured his triumph in the 30-lap Gumout Series. McMahan in the 30-lap Sprint A feature. Ruesink in the 20-lap IMCA Modifieds A feature and Tuttle in the 15-lap Sportsman A feature. Jake Meyerink, of Caledonia, finished second and Joe Baker, of Hastings, finished 17th behind Ruesink in IMCA Modified finale. This Saturday, the New 96 features another full program of 410 Sprints, IMCA Modifieds and Sportsmans. Racing starts at 7 p.m. for the speedway located in Lake Odessa. Football camp set at TK said. In her three years of cross country. Quisenberry proved that she truly belonged. She earned all-league honors all three years, all-Barry County acclaim as a junior and senior and competed at the state finals three times. In those three state appearances. Quisenberry improved from 21st overall in her sophomore year to ninth as a junior to being a runner-up as a senior. Improving, for Quisenberry, came from Quisenberry than winning individual honors was how her team always did as a whole. "The team thing is a big deal." Quisenberry said. "All of my best friends were on the team. Most of my positive memories from school arc centered around my running career." A youth football camp will be held at Thomapple Kellogg High School next week for middle school and high school Danielle Quisenberry darts down the Grandville track in full gear as part of the Lady Trojans' 3200 relay team that competed in this year's State track finals. good about it." Quisenberry said. As an individual. Quisenberry was feeling pretty good as well, running a personal best. 18:30, in her final prep cross country race. As she stated, "that’s the way it’s suppose to go." State appearances and team accomplishments also were major parts of Quisenberry's four years of track and field in Middleville. She ran lhe 1600. the 3200 and took part in the 3200 relay, named All-State and All-OK Blue in her final two seasons. As a junior. Quisenberry ended up fifth in the 1600 and third in the 3200. Her final season garnered a fifth place finish in the 3200 and a seventh place showing in lhe 1600. "I always preferred cross country." Quisenberry said. "In track, the team is bigger and is always diversified. Plus, all of those laps." One of her fondest track memories is a bit silly and includes "big baggy bold shorts." "We always had big baggy bold shorts day," Quisenberry said of an idea created by coach Tammy Benjamin. When Quisenberry heads to CMU, where she will run cross country on a scholarship, she plans to set new personal standards for herself. "I'm sure I'm going to improve; I haven't reached my peak yet," Quisenberry explained This will tie coach Karen Lutskc's second year with the CMU program after serving as a distance coach at Michigan State University. Quisenberry said she not only is impressed with her new coach, but also is confident that the Chippewas can fare well in the Mid­ American Conference thanks to a "pretty good (freshman) class that is coming in." Going from being Middleville’s No. 1 runner to being a CMU freshman could prove to be a bit challenging for Quisenberry. As she admits. "I like being the big shot." Running was not Quisenbcrry's lone talent or activity at Thomapple Kellogg gridders. The camp, according to head TK varsity coach Tim Penfield, is Monday. July 10Wedncsday. July 12 for middle school athletes and Monday. July 10-Thursday. July 13 for high school gridders. The middle school workouts will run from 4:30-6:15 p.m. while the high school camp will be from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. All sessions will be held at the high YMCA SCORES YMCA Womens Softb>11..2QQQ League Standings Cathy's Cut Curl Flexfab A Art Meade-Dig It Grand Rental-WalkerFluke Hastings P-Ring Manpower-Kings-Whites Flexfab B Blarney Stone 5-0 3-0 3-1 3-1 2-4 1-2 1-6 0-4 school’s football field. Bob White Stadium. Cost is $25 for middle schoolers and $30 for high schoolers. The fee for middle school participants includes a t-shirt, refreshments and participation in a punt, pass and kick competition. Penfield said the camps are geared to provide instructions on technique to the football players. He said team work will be stressed. If you have any questions call Penfield at (616) 795-7596 Need a great gift idea? Give the gift of knowledge...a subscription to The BANNER 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner • Thursday. July 6. 2000 - Page 11 Doele a proven leader for Panther programs As a Delton Kellogg football player. Regan Doele acquired the nickname "Chier based on his ability to lead from hoops as a "finesse game" that requires his free safety position. He had similar responsibilities as the screws up." Doele said. The final game versus GalesburgAugusta. Doele said, was one of the most point guard for the Panthers1 varsity basketball team, running the offense and making sure that all of the team's players were on the same page. And in track. Doele ran in a number of events, qualifying for the state finals in p’enty of teamwork. "If one person screws up. everybody memorable "It was the last game of the season (and) we had a terrible record,” Doele said. "We just wanted to win that last game. (Jamie) West fell down and broke his arm. I ended up scoring 18 points and everybody said that I won the game. I felt good about it. but I also felt bad for around with them and they don’t get angry with you," Doele said. "The coaching really helps." Track was another sport that Doele Jamie." Not only did Doele appreciate the camaraderie of his fellow athletes, he also is grateful for the knowledge and friendship he recaved from his coaches. ’’They become your friends; you joke mastered, competing in the 400 relay, lhe 400 dash, the 800 relay, lhe mile relay and occasionally the 200 dash. His favorite event, "withou’ a doubt", was the 400 dash "It was kind of my race," Doele explained. "I was only beaten a couple of times. It's just a race that you never know what’s going lo happen. You know that you have lo have that kick at lhe end." As a senior. Doele was All-KVA in the 400 and the 800 relay, competed at regionals in the 800 relay, the 400 relay, the mile relay and the open 400 and qualified for state in the 800 relay, the mile relay and the 400. He won the 400 at regionals, but admits to being nervous. "1 was extremely nervous I didn’t know how fast I could go," Doele said. "That was a second off my best time. I sucked it up and won it." Competing at state was another thrill. Doele said. "Just being there with all of those three of them as a senior. Doeie's times in sports helped to fulfill his competitive urges and taught him a few valuable lessons about life in general. "I think just being around the guys, your friends, teaches you a lot about life... not just football or basketball.** Doele said. "And competitiveness. 1 like to compete and have the chance to prove that I am better than someone else." Despite just playing one year of vanity football as a senior. Doele made sure that he delivered some punishment and made an impact on the Panther program. The 5­ 11, 170-pound free safety made 92 tackles, recovered five fumbles, and picked off two passes. He was named All* Kalamazoo Valley Association (KVA) as we’l as J-Ad Graphics* All-Barry County for his prowess on the gridiron. Doele had a passion for football, TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: that the following is a proposed Ordinance which was rec* a id foe first reading by the Township Board of Rutland Charier Township at its regular meeting hex! on June 14.2000 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO 78 EFFECTIVE SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION and D-K truly showed that anything can An Ordinance to an»c.nd the Rutland Charier Township Zoning Ordinance by amending subsec­ tion 20.25 (A) and (B). subsection 20.27 (A) and (B) of Article XX ot sard Ordinance: by amending subsections 23.01. 23.02 and 23.03 of Article XXIII of said Ordinance; to provide for a penalty; to provide for the severability of any pan of said Ordinance, to establish an effective date and to repeal all other ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith field to make a block," Doele explained. "The ball fell in my hands and I ran for a touchdown in regulation." Both teams scor-d in overtime, but G­ A cashed in on n two-point conversion to win by one point. It was a tough defeat to THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I swallow foe a Panther team that ended its campaign at 4-5. "Wc had to win the rest of our games ZONING ORDINANCE Regan Doele (21) hauls in a pass during Delton-Keltogg's over Paw Paw last fall. Attention! Find Out How to: • Take a $20,000 IRA Blarney Stone Maddawgs........................... 8-1 Olde Towne Tavern A’»............ .....7-1 Blarney Stone.................................................. 2-5 Steelcon Seminoles....................................... 2-5 • Earn “assured” B League: Jarmen Construction.................... 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Call for a free booklet Hastings Mfg.................................................... 3-4 Crane Tech./Miller’s Carpets.....................2-6 Subsection 20 25 (A) A (B) FENCES AND HEDGES of Amde XX of the Rutland Charier Township Zcnmg Ordinance is repealed and a new subsection 20.25 (A) A (B) is adopted to road as follows 2025 FENCES AND HEDGES; A No fence or hedge shall block foe view of the front setback at a lake lot nor the front setback of a non lake lot No fence shall contain barbed wtre No eiectnc fences shall be permitted All fences Shan have the decorative or finished side toward foe outside ol the property hne. B. No fence or hedge exceeding six (6) feet m height shall be erected or main­ tained M a taeidentfaJ zone ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION REMAIN THE SAME. AMENDMBNIJTQ ARIlCLLAX^_aUfiS£GIlQN2Q27dAhlIBLQE_IMf RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP • Renin a $5,000 tn SCORES coaches Delton has ever seen." Doele said. "He knows how to push you and get the most out of you." Being a part of an athletic family certainly helped to introduce Doele to the world of sports. His father, Harry, ran track and played football and basketball in high school, his sister. Sarah, competed in track as well as hoops and his mother. Lynette. was a swimmer and a tennis player. "My parents encouraged me lo do well, but wanted me lo understand everything." Doele said. Doele plans to attend Kellogg Community College, but has not decided upon a major. He said his playing days at D-K were not only educational, but certainly fun. "I'll miss playing in the games... I'll miss everything about it." RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN happen. "(Jamie) Collier was running down the field and fumbled and I was running down SOFTBALL astonishing lo me." Coach Fred Pessell not only has coached the Panthers to 10 consecutive titles in track, he was also one who Doele admired "Coach Pessell is one of the greatest NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL stating that the sport took both toughness and intelligence. "You have to be kind of smart to do it, plus I love the contact." Doele said. "Anything can happen when 22 guys arc running around on a 100-yard field." Such as the Galesburg-Augusta game in Doeie's senior season. G-A eventually won the game in overtime. 28-27, but one fantastic 53-yard touchdown by Doele to have a winning season." Doele said. "We felt really bad; we wanted to have a winning season." The nickname "Chier was a perfect fit for a player who was always in the heart of the action. He says that it was because he. was “lhe chief of the tribe" calling the team's defensive plays. Doele earned two varsity letters in basketball, playing lhe point position for the Panthers as a senior. He describes people in the stands." Doele said. "It was 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. 1/4 HLE SOUTH OF E.W. BUSS 616 / 945-5607 Subsection 20 27 (A) A (Bl SWIMMING POOLS of Article XX of foe Rutland Charter Townehip Zoning Ordinance is repealed and a new subsection 20.27 (A) A (B) is adopted to read as fottows: 2027 SWIMMING POOLS AND SWIMMING POOL FENCES A A private or pubbe swvnmmg pool shall be considered a structure tor purposes of this ordinance and shall therefore require issuance of a permit All ground level swimming poofs shall be enclosed by a fence, wal, or other structure which shall be at least tout (4) leet in height as measured from the outside. Any opening under the fence or wall enclosure shall be of the type that impedes climbing by small children and shall be equipped with a gate that is self dosing and latching type with foe latch on foe pool side of the gate Said entrance way shall lead to shallow end of foe pool. If the entire premise is enclosed by an approved fence or wan. this requirement may be waived. Above ground swimming poofs need not be fenced provided foe steps and poof entrance are secured by a seif ctoemg and latching gate with the latch on foe pool side of the gate. The pool shal be fenced in before Inal approval is given tor the use of the poof. B. Minimum front yard setback, and momum side yard setback shall comply with the requirements of the district in which ths pool is located Furthermore, the pool fence must not be built within the required front yard, or required comer lot side yard Rear yard setbacks shall be not less than four (4) feet between the pool outside wall and the rear prop­ erty line, or less than the established easement width at the rear property line, or less than four (4) feet between the pool wall and any building on the lot. ALL OTHER PROVISIONS IN THIS SECTION REMAIN THE SAME AMENDMENT TQ ARTICLE XXHI • SUBSECTION 23.01 OF THE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING5RDINANCE Subsection 23 01 ZONING ADMINISTRATION of Article XXHI of foe Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is repealed and a new subsection 23.01 is adopted to read as foltows: 23 01 ZONING ADMINISTRATION The provisos of this Ordinance shall be administered and enforced by the Zoning Administrator or Deputy Zoning Administrator ZONINGJ2RD1NANCE DOES 12* TO 15* OR MORE OF INCOME PAID MONTHLY INTEREST YOU? leader in Miles Years in a Row Z TTTT1 C JVEIUMT TIAMSFMT HAVE YOU BEEN DISAPPOINTED IN YOUR RETURNS ON YOUR INVESTMENTS? Inquire about this unique opportunity and learn how you can increase your monthly income. For more information, mail your reply to the address below. All replies are strictly confidential. MAIL TO: S1.000 Sign-on Bonus for Exp Company Drivers Teams Start up ta 460 Plus 6c for all miles over 15.000 tn a month FAMILY HERITAGE P.O. BOX 1251 BATTLE CREEK, Ml 49016-1251 clip & save Owner Oeereters Salas 83C Teams 88C lease Purchase Program Available Experienced Drivers 18114414394 Owner Operators 1-I77-I4I-II15 Graduate Students 1-110-111-1*21 NAME ADDRESS CITY. STATE. ZIP. PHONE EST TIME TO CALL Subsection 23 02 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR; of Article XXIII of foe Rutland Charter TownMvp Zoning Ordinance is repealed and a new subsecticr. 23 02 is adopted to read as follows Subsection 23 02 ZQN1NGADM1N1SIRAI1QN The Zoning Administrator and Deputy Zoning Administrator shall be appointed by the Township Board lor such term and subject to such condi­ tions and at such rate of compensation as the Township Board shall determine. AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XXIII -SUBSECTION 23.Q3 QF THE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE 23.03 PERMITS: of Article XXHI of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is repealed and a new subsection 23,02 is adopted to read as follows 23 03 PERMITS: No budding or structjre except farm buildings in the Agricultural District but not excepting farm dwellings and associated garages shall be erected, moved, placed, reconstructed, extended, enlarged or altered, except wholly interior alterations, or repairs unless a permit has been issued by the Zoning Administrator or Building Inspector An accessory bmldmg or structure of 100 square feet or less shall be excluded Open decks (nut covered by a roof) of 100 square feet or less shall be excluded Temporary decks shall be excluded SECTION II - PENALTY Any violation of this Ordinance shall be punished by a fine not to exceed S500 00 plus costs and/or confinement tn the County Jail for a term not to exceed ninety (90) days In addition, the Township specifically reserves the right and shall have the authority to proceed in any court of com­ petent junsdiction for the purpose of obtaining an injunction, restraining order or other appropriate remedy to compel compliance with this Ordinance SECTION IN - SEVERABILITY This Ordinance and the various parts, sections, subsections, provisions, sentences and clauses are severable if any part of this Ordinance is found to be unconstitutional or invalid, it is declared that the remainder of this Ordinance shall not be affected thereby SECTION IV - EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after publication after adoption All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances m conflict herewith are repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that sa>d Ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at their regular meeting to be held at the Rutland Charter Township Hall on July 12. 2000 commenc ng at 7 00 p m ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD. 'JASTINGS, Ml *9051 _________________ (818) M4-21M �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 6. 2000 Two area cyclists set off on PALM adventure For two Hastings area teens, the 19th annual Pedal Across Lower Michigan cycling event was more about achieving a goal and enjoying an adventurous ride than it was about anything else. Cody White, 13. and Ben Jacobs. 16. both of Hastings, began their quest Sunday. June 25. in South Haven. By the time they completed the journey. White and Jacobs had trekked through Otsego... Battle Creek... Manhall... Leslie... Dexter... Dundee... and to the finishing point in Luna Pier, some six miles outside of Toledo. Seven hundred cyclists competed in this year’s PALM, which concluded Friday. June 30. White and Jacobs became involved through the recommendations of White's cousins, who are veterans to events such as PALM. "I’ve been biking for a couple of years and my cousins have done it (PALM) a couple of times." White said. "It's the kind of thing you do just to say that you have done iL Scon Renner. 16. Tom Renner. 13. and Stephanie Renner. 18, are White's cousins who live in Coldwater. The Renners turned him and Jacobs onto the cycling challenge. In total, the cyclists trekked some 275 miles. Despite the magnitude of the challenge, individuals of all ages took part in the 2000 event. "There are a lot of older people who do iL" Jacobs said. "It's surprising how they keep up with the ride." PALM is open to ail cyclists who can bike up to 60 miles per day for six days. It is an opportunity for the novice to intermediate touring riders. One goal of the event is to increase riders* awareness of safe bicycling. PALM is not a competition, but more of a challenge and a way for athletes to keep in top shape, even during the summer months. "Nobody is fully there for hard-core biking." White said. It's so you can say that you did it and have a little fun. It's the second time I’ve done iL You go to have a good time." Good time and Smiling from their cycling adventure are (from left) Ben Jacobs and Cody While. describing it. but there are also physical Each night the group set up a "tent city" on school property along the route, utilizing their cooking and facilities. pluses to the journey. The area two attempted to trek some 50-60 miles per day, traveling about 15-20 miles per hour. It was a long journey which began on one side of the stale and ended at the very end of lhe other. As Jacobs puls it, PALM certainly assists in making an athlete fit. "It feels like you just came out of the weight room." Jacobs said shortly after finishing his ride. "If you were in good shape, it would be easy. It’s not a race (though), it's a lour." A lour with picturesque surroundings, from start lo finish. "Il's a lot of farm land and clouds," White explained. "It's like a picture... a Cyclists enjoy their ride through Michigan's back-roads, small towns and viewing local sites of interest painting." Added Jacobs. "Il lakes you through all the serene places." White said he has been riding bikes since he was in the sixth grade From time to time, he even pedals his way through mountain bike races. fun are Many miles and many lower Michigan sites were enjoyed by (from left) Scott Renner, Tim Haack, Ben Jacobs and Cody White. ways of Michigan Cott Stakes slated at Barry County Fair The Barry County Fair will feature some of the best young harness horses and top harness horse dnvers in the $85,850 Michi­ gan Colt Stakes Saturday. July 15. through the fair. Look for Kramer behind Still Ter­ rific. Field Artillery, Petey Pun and Baja Monday, July 17. The Michigan Colt Stakes at the fair are part of the $5,000,000 Stakes and Futurities Circuit schedule for Michigan sired harness Rally and By The Numbers. Driver Carl Putnam Jr., the leading driver on the Michigan circuit each summer for more than a decade, will be at Hastings behind Vassar winner Tony the Bum and many other young performers. All the top drivers in Michigan arc expected to perform at the fair. horses this year. The Michigan Colt Stakes will offer record purses this summer. For example, young colts and fillies will be racing for eight $8.5(X) Blue Circuit purses Monday (July 17). The Blue Circuit is the nchest racing at Michigan fairs this summer. Hamess racing fans at the county fair should be looking for the two-year-old trot­ ting filly Classic Cheer, and the two-yearold trotting colt Banker Ablaze, both or whom triumphed in their divisions of the Blue Circuit at Vassar June 20. Both these exciting young trotters are trained and dri­ ven by Al Tomlison of Mason, the most successful horseman on the Michigan Cir­ cuit right now. Another outstanding young trotter who won at Vassar and should be racing is Back To Rome, a full-brother to the two-time Michigan Champion, On To Rome. He will he driven by Chuck Taylor, the Michigan Horseman of the Year in 1998. Taylor also will be driving the two-year-old colt pacer Chicory Mac. who won at Vassar in the Bobby with Wrenn driving ICU Lookin. who did very well at two last season. Raider Carl Putnam, who has won more than $17,000,000 driving mainly Michigan har­ ness horses and the leading driver on the Michigan Circuit throughout the ‘90s. is expected to pilot many horses at Hastings. Peter Wrenn, who drives regularly at Hazel Park and at the Meadowlands, har­ ness racing's premier raceway in New Jer­ sey, is also expected to race regularly on the Michigan Circuit this summer. Over the years, harness horses driven by Wrenn have earned some $28 million Young driving stars like Brad Kramer, who has driven the winners of over $8,000,000 and Mark Webster, winner of more than $5,000,000. plus familiar names and Futurities Circuit is made up of differ­ ent classes of competition so that young Michigan sired horses have the best oppor­ tunities to develop their potential. Four pursue divisions per sex and gait for two-year-olds and three-year-olds arc offered in the Michigan Colt Stakes at the fairs and the pari-mutuel raceways: Elite Senes $15,000, Blue Circuit $8,500, Gold Circuit $5,500 and Green Circuit $3,500. More than 1.500 colts and fillies are eligi­ ble for the 2000 season. These are record purse amounts and they do not include the entry fees added. Six Futurities - $240,000 Charles Coon Mcmonal, $220,000 Wolvcnne, $120,000 Michigan. $200,000 Spartan, $200,000 Michigan Breeders and $120,000 Fedele Fauri - highlight the county fair schedule. Two- and three-year-olds are eligible for eight S100.(kA) Michigan Sire Stakes at the pan-mutucl raceways. The Michigan Colt Stakes concludes its season with the $240,000 Fall Elite Colt Stakes Finals at Hazel Park Raceway in October and the $80,000 County Fair Finals like Darrell Wnght. Lee Sattclberg. Vince Copeland, Jeff James and Chuck Taylor should be among the expert reinsmen rac­ ing. The $5,000,000 Michigan Colt Stakes Blue Circuit. Two of the top drivers at Hazel Park, Brad Kramer and Peter Wrenn, should be racing their Vassar Blue Circuit winners at Hamess racing will return to the Barry County Fair this year Saturday. Sunday and Monday, July 15, 16 and 17. EARN *9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN loin the nursing assistant class at Thomapple Manor and make a difference in the Ilves of others The class will be held July 17 through July 31 and is not In session on weekends. After successful com­ pletion of state testing, wage will increase to $10.65 per hour. To ensure the safety of our resi­ dents and staff, all applicants are subject to crimi­ nal background checks and drug screens Apply for this opportunity in person by luly 12 at: X&ornapple <SManor, 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings, Ml 49058 • EOE at Jackson. Also in the fall, the Michigan Colt Stakes and Futunties Circuit features four $80,000* Michigan Pan-mutucl Stakes for four-year-olds. County fair harness racing has thrived in Michigan since the 1840s. This season, Michigan sired two-year-olds, three-vearolds and four-year-olds will compete at 33 fairs. The breeders of these horses will cam $1,000,000 in Breeders Awards. The schedule for the racing at the Hast­ ings Fair is as follows: • Saturday, July 15 - Post-Time I p.m. seven $1,275 non-stakes races for local horses, called Overnights. • Sunday. July 16 - Post-Time I p.m. sev­ en $1,275 Overnights. • Monday. July 17 - Post-Time noon, eight $8,500 Michigan Colt Stakes Blue Circuit races for Michigan sired two-yearolds and thrcc-ycar-olds. Because of the THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Baaamont Waterptoofing by B-Dry Glass Block Window* Ntw Window WW/s Raising Sonkan Concrete Ragntkng 1-800-237-2379 somsrsrarorsoim«BTMo«iin.M: MMwndwtffcwwe o/«Oy .*yue*n*. Inc • 10 kyoni l» • Kakxnaroo iacNqoh 49*11 « 34S-2900 9126 to* M Awnua • aerwd fcRchtpon • 6294252 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Wilkinson & County Commission District #1: City of Hastings Vote Augus' 8! Paid for by the Tom Wilkinson Committee 328 W. Court St. Hastings Ml 49058 Notice is hereby given that the Board ol Review ot the City of Hastings will convene on July 18th, 2000. at 9:00 a.m. The board will meet in the Second Poor Conference Room. City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan, for the purpose of re dewing and correcting clerical errors and mutual mi‘take of fact Eligible taxpayers v/ho have not filed ther homestead affidavit may do so at this time in person or by letter Taxpayers wishing to appear in person, please telephone 945-2468 for an appoint­ ment Everil Manshum Ctty Clerk number of entries, in some cases these races will be split into multiple events. The Barry County Fair has featured har­ ness racing since 1990. The fairgrounds arc located on M-37, five miles northwest of Hastings. The Speed Secretary, Neal Dingman, can be reached al 945-4306 or 945-3024. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call. .945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday July 6 2000 - Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES Participants in the Bible Quizzing are tram back left Evan Wisner, Daniel Dickinson, Matthew Dickinson, and Elizabeth Dickinson. Not pictured are Eldred Made and Gina Ressegui. Area youth first in national Bible Quizzing competition Daniel Dickinson this past weekend placed first in the Young Teen Veteran Individual final round, making him the top Free Methodist Bible scholar in the nation. He was one of six youths from the Hastings Free Methodist Church who competed in the Free Methodist Bible Quizzing 2000 Continental Finals at Spring Arbor College near Jackson. The competition in Dickinson's division began with 50 youths, from which he became one of the 24 to compete in the second round. In the final quiz there were six contenders, of which Dickinson placed first. There are six rounds of questions in the first competition. In the second set. double elimination is in effect and questions are asked until only six competitors remain. The competition was a test over lhe books of the Epistles, a collection of letters by the Apostle Paul from the New Testament. Beginning in September. Free Methodist team members have been working to memorize the letters for the competition. Team leader Carol Dickinson said that the objective of this quiz is to have the youths memorize the passages of scripture for their own edification. Next year the competition will cover the Book of Luke. Carol Dickinson explained that the quiz works in an eight- to nine-year cycle so that all youths will have the opportunity to go tiirough the entire Bible before they reach adulthood. “It’s a neat time.” she said. “Eighty teams come from around the country. It’s tough competition. It's a lot of work and [our team] did a really good job.” Dickinson explained that the other team members lost their competition by “one or two questions." The Young Teen Rookie Team from Free Methodist placed third in the competition. Matthew Dickinson from that team placed third in the second round of questions. The placement he holds is ninth in the nation. The team as a whole placed ninth in the overall competition, with six wins and eight losses. The Young Teen Veterans who competed were Elizabeth Dickinson. Eldred Macie, Daniel Dickinson and Gina Ressegui. Evan Wisner and Matthew Dickinson were the only two members of the Rookie team from Hastings Free Methodist. The coaches for the quiz team were Jim and Carol Dickinson. Obit naties ...continued Thomas Albert Borton HASTINGS - Mr. Thomas Albert Borton, age 54. of Hastings, died Wednesday. June 28, 2000 at his home. Mr. Borton was bom on January 6. 1946 in Hastings, the son of Albert & Constance (Thomas) Borton. mother. Albert (Marian) Borton of Hastings; sister, Ann (Uoyd) Hopkins of Hastings; maternal grandmother. Gertrude Smith of Sun City. Florida; step-brother, Gregory (Marilyn) Coon of Mesa, Arizona; step-brother, Jeffrey Coon of He was raised in the Hastings area and Marina Del Ray, California; aunts; uncles; attended Hastings schools. Mr. Borton was a United States Army nieces, nephews & cousins. Funeral Services for Thomas were held on Wednesday, July 5. 2000 at Wren veteran serving from November 8, 1965 until October 19. 1968. He was employed at Lowell Engineering Corporation in Alto for lhe past 15 years. Funeral Home. officiated. Reverend Paul Deal Mr. Borton was an avid outdoorsman, Burial was at Ft. Custer National Cemetery with full military honors. enjoying hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his mother, Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. and a brother. John Borton. Mr. Borton is survived by a daughter, Kara Echtinaw of Hastings; father & step­ Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Kenny Risner PLAINWELL - Mr. Kenny Risner, age 42, of Plainwell, passed away Wednesday. June 28, 2000 at his residence, with his family at his side. Kenny was bom on April 20. 1958 in Plainwell, lhe son of Howard and Carol J. (Howard) Risner. He enjoyed helping others, woodworking, working in his bam. deer hunting and hunting for morel mushrooms. Kenny was an Iron Bender in the construction trade for many years. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mitzi in 1980; a son. Brandon in 1997; and a brother. Micky. Kenny is survived by his wife. Pam (Cobb); his parents; a son, Danny; brothers, Mike (Kathy) Risner, Doug (Nancy) Risner, and Rex (Tammy) Risner; sisters, Linda (Kelly) Howard, and Loretta (James) Elkins; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Kenny were held on Saturday, July I, 2000 at the Pentecostal Church of Christ in Orangeville. Pastors Fred Marshall, Richard Sheldon, Jim Hall and Mike Risner officiated. Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville. Memorial contributions family will be appreciated. to Kenny's Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. the Charles M. Guthrie DELTON - Mr. Charles M. Guthrie of Delton, passed away Thursday. June 29. 2000 at his residence. Charlie was bom on December 13. 1935 in Battle Creek, the son of LaVem and Josephine (Michalski) Guthrie. He married Patricia (Sproull) ’The Cookie Lady’ on December 5. 1969 in Delton. Charlie was an avid Chicago Cub's fan. enjoyed gardening, woodworking, collecting antiques and going to Flea Markets. Cole of Dowling; a daughter. Denise (Dan) MacDonald of Baltic Creek; a brother. Jack (Joan) Guthrie of Burlington; sisters. Minnie (Robert) Paige of Bellevue. Barbara Paige of Battle Creek. Mary (Don) Coy of Bellevue. Joey (Charles) Lindsay of Nashville, and Rosie Guthrie of Bellevue; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Charlie were held on Monday. July 3. 2000 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Reverend William A. Hertel officiated. He was a Foreman for many years at Hex Fab in Hastings. Interment was at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Charlie was preceded in death by his Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society will be appreciated Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. parents; a brother. LaVem Guthrie; and a sister. Patty Guthrie. He is survived by his wife. Patricia (Sproull), "Delton Cookie Lady"; sons. Bob Cole of Freeport, and Jack (Jodie) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Barry County) THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made m the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by DWAYNE BARCROFT and KELLiE BARCROFT Husband and Wife Mortgagors to FIRST FINANCE which s orga nized and existing under the laws of Michigan and whose address «s 6785 Telegraph. Bloomfield Hits. Ml 48301 Mortgagee, dated February 18. 1998. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and Slate of Michigan, on February 24. 1998. m Document No 1008013 of Barry County Records, which mortgage was thereafter on February 23. 1998. assigned to BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, NA. as Custodian or Trustee. 3 Park Plaza, 16th Floor. Irvme. CA 92614 and recorded on July 27. 1998 in the office ot the Register of Deeds for sad County of Barry tn Document No. 1015630 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND ONE HUN­ DRED EIGHTEEN AND 15/100 £117.118.15) DOLLARS including interest thereon at 10 35%per annum And no suit or proceedings at law or m equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now, therefore by virtue ot the power of sale con­ tained in sad mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan m sunh case made and provded, notice ts hereby given that on Thursday. August 10. 2000 at 1:00 p.m.. sad mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bdder a*, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan (that being the buddmg where the Circuit Court for the County ot of Barry ts held) Whch sad premises are described as follows. to-wH AN that certain piece or parcel of land situ­ ate n Cartton Township. Barry County, and State ol Michigan and described as follows, to-wrt Parcel 2 Begmhmg at the North 1/4 Post of Section 20. Town 4 North. Range 8 West: thence East 334 feet; thence Sooth 210 feet: thence West 334 feet, thence North 210 feet to the pool ot beginning Commonly referred to as 530 East Cartton Center PP *06 040-020-125-100-01 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale Dated: June 22. 20000 ELAINE W MARDIROSIAN (P33528) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee 1373 Balfour Groose Point Park. Ml 48230 (313) 881-0296 (7/20) State ot Michigan Judicial District 5th Judicial Circuit ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBUCATION POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION Case No. 00-460-DM 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49056 (616) 948-4810 Plaintiff Date A Ordiway 6334 Thomapple Lake Rd *2 Nashvihe. Mchigan 49073 Plaintiff s attorney James D Lovewell (Pl6818) 831 N Washington Lansing Michigan 48906 Defendant Donna Sue Of diway Lot *8 Ttionotossa Mobile Park Thonossa. Florida TO. Donna Sue Ordiway IT IS ORDERED 1. You are being sued by plaintiff in this court to obtain a judgement of Divorce You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before August 28. 2000 If you fad to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in th® case 2 A copy of this order shall be published once each wee*, tn The Haslmgs Banner three consec utrve weeks and proof of publication shall be hied m this court 3 .lames D Lovewell shall post a copy of thts order m the courthouse, and at Barry County Courthouse. 22G W State Street. Hastings 4. A copy ol this order shall be sent to Donna Sue Ordiway at the last known address by reg® tered mad. return recent requested, before the last week of postng and the affidavit of madng shal ba Mad with this court Dated June 27. 2000 Richard H Shaw. Judge (7/20) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate WILLIAM AZKOUL PC IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default ha vmg been made m the conditions ol a real estate mortgage made by Kevm S Phen x and Tracy L Phenix husband and w<e of 1688 East Center Road. Hastings Mcfugan 49058 and Bond Corporation, a corporation organized and exrstmg under the laws d the Slate of Michigan whose address ts 2007 Eastern S E Grand Rapids. Mchigan 49507 dated January 15 1998 and recorded on Apr* 13. 1998 Docket No 1010331 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon whch there a now clamed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Twenty Six Thousand Eighty Hundred Forty Seven Dollars and Forty Cents ($26 847 40) and no suit or proceedings at law having been msti tuted to recover the said debt or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sate contained c the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on August 10. 2000, at !fX) p.m the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of sat isfymg the amounts due and unpaid upon sad Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges ot the sale including attorney s fees allowed by law the premises in sad mortgage located in Barry County, Mchigan and which are described as follows A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 3 North. Range 8 West described as commencing 28 rods East of the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of sad Section 21. m the center of Center Road, thence South 198 feet for the place of beginning thence East 191 feet, thence South 198 feet, thence West 191 feet thence North 198 feet to the place of begmnmg Together with an existing right ot way for egress and egress as revealed c Uber 354 on Page 343 whch has wi address of 1688 East Canter Road Hastings. Mchigan 49058 The redemption penod shal be sa (6) months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned m accordance with MCL 600 3241 m whch case the redemption penod shal be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern. S E Grand Rapds. Ml 49507 Dated June 26. 2000 Drafted by Wiliam M Azkoul (P40071) Ahnmey for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N W. Ste. 111-A Grand Rapds. Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 (7/27) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Darrell D Dean and Dorothy F Dean, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 23. 1996. and recorded on September 26. 1996 m Liber 673. on Page 784. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Crossland Mortgage Corp Assignee by an assignment dated September 23. 1996, which NOTICE OF MORTGAGE was recorded on September 26. 1996. m Uber FORECLOSURE SALE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosura Salo 673. on Page 791. Barry County Records, on Th* firm is a debt collector attempting to THIS FIRM IS A DttT COLLECTOR which mortgage there ts claimed to ba due at the collecUMtebt. Any Information we obtain — M»IPllia.TaG0UiEGTXMBLANY tar data- fweof et^FTY SEVEN liipu-.— SAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE AND INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made 28/100 dollars ($57,425 28). including interest at FOR THAT PURPOSE. in tfie conditions of a mortgage made by Ronad 8 500% per annum MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made D Wells. Jr and Cynthia M. Weils husband and Under the power of sale contained in mortgage in the conditions of a mortgage made by Diana wife (original mortgagors) to Pioneer Acceptance and the statute in such case made and provd Alexander, an unmarried woman (original mort­ Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 12. 1997. ed.notce is hereby given that said mortgage will gagors) lo Countrywde Home Loans. Inc. dba and recorded on May 20. 1997 in Uber 694 on be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premis­ America s Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated Page 980. Barry County Records. Michigan, and es. or some |iart of them, at public venue, at the April 14. 1999. and recorded on Apr* 27. 1999 m was assigned by sad mortgagee to the Flagstar Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1:00 Document *1028695, Barry County Records Bank. FSB. Assignee by an assignment dated p.m , on July 20. 2000 Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to May 8. 1997, which was recorded on May 20. Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SIX 1997. c Uber 694. on Page 987. Barry County NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR Records, on whch mortgage there a clamed to described as ANO 88/100 dollars ($96.984 88). mdudmg mterbe due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ Lot 6 of Staley (Daniel) Addition to the Village est at 7.875% per ar .num DRED FORTY-TWO THOUSAND SIX HUN of Nashville, accordmg to the recorded plat there­ Under the power of sate contained m said DRED THIRTY-FIVE AND 07/100 dollars of. as recorded m Uber 1 ol Plats. Page 4 mortgage and the statute m such case made and ($142.635 07). including merest at 8 375% per The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) provided, notce is hereby given that said mort­ annum from the date ot such sale, unless defeimmed gage wil be foreclosed by a sate ol the mort­ Under the power of sate contained in sad abandoned m accordance with 1948CL gaged premises, or some part of them, at public mortgage and the statute m such case made and 600 3241a. m which case the redemption penod venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in provded. notice ts hereby given that sad mort shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale Hastngs. Ml at 1 p.m., on August 10. 2000 gage w® be furectosed by a sate ot the mort Dated June 8. 2000 Said premises are sSualed m TOWNSHIP OF gaged premises or some part of them, at pubic FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL RUTLAND Barry County. Michigan and are venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in 248 593 1302 described as Hastmgs. Mchigan at 1 00 PM. on July 27. 2000 Trott & Trott. PC LYING IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC Sad premises are situated n TOWNSHIP OF Attorneys and Counselors TION 12. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. BARRY Barry County. Michigan, and are 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH Begmmng at a port on the East-West 1/4 Ime F*e *200011927 WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID of Section 16. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. da Tigers (7/6) SECTION; THENCE WEST ALONG THE tant North 89 degrees 52 mmutes 00 seconds NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF West 4860 62 feet from th? East 1/4 post of sad THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. 394 00. THENCE Section 16; thence South 00 degrees 50 mmutes SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF MORTGAGE SALE 42 seconds East parallel with the North-South 1/4 THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST Robert A Tremain & Associates, P.C. Is a Ime of sad Section 16 a distance 1321 57 feet to 1/4. 50 00 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF debt collector and we are attempting to col­ the South Ime of the North 1/2 of the Southwest BEGINNING. THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH lect a debt and any Information obtained will 1/4 of sad Section 16. thence North 89 degrees PARALLEL WITH THE EAST UNE OF THE be used for that purpose 53 minutes 22 seconds West along sad South SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made Ime 352 13 feet to the West Ime of sad Section, SAID SECTION 200 00 FEET. THENCE WEST m the conditions of a mortgage made by KEN thence North 00 degrees X mmutes 05 seconds PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE NETH P BELLES AND KAREN A BELLES. West along sad West Ime. 1321 59 to the West SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 Z4 OF HUSBAND AND WIFE to AMERIQUEST MORT 1/4 post of sad Section thence South 89 SAID SECTION 228 41 FEET TO THE EAST GAGE COMPANY Mortgagee dated February uegrees 52 mmutes 00 seconds East along sad BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER. THENCE 24, 1999. and recorded on March 11. 1999. as East West 1/4 line 344 20 feet to the place of NORTH 09 DEGREES 02 04‘ WEST 10.11 document *1026365. Barry County Records. beginning FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE Michigan on when mortgage there is claimed to The redemption period shall be 12 month'*) EAST BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER TO be due at the date hereof the sum of seventy two from the date of such sate A POINT 230 00 FEET WEST OF THE PLACE thousand ninety three and 13/100 Dollars Date June 15. 2000 OF BEGINNING. THENCE EAST PARALLEL ($72.093 13). including interest at 9 000% per WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST FOR INFORMATION. annum 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SEC­ PLEASE CALL Under the power of sate contained m said TION 230 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN 248 593 1300 mortgage and the statute in such case made and NING Trott & Trott. PC. approved, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ Attorneys Qn<j Counselors gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO AN gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic X150 Telegraph Road EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSES vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Suite 10C OVER A STRIP OF LAND 33 00 FEET WIDE Hastings. Ml. at 1 p m on August 3. 2000 Bmgham Farms. Ml 4X25 16 50 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF F*e* 200016468 DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT ON JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Mchigan and are Hawks (7-13) THE NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 described as: A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS COM OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SAID SEC­ MENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF TION 12. SAID POINT LYING WEST 394 00 THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 11. TOWN 1 NORTH RANGE 8 SAID SOUTHWEST 1 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST WEST JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BARRY 1 4 thence south, parallel with the COUNTY. MICHIGAN THENCE NORTH 762 EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1 4 OF THE FEET THENCE WEST 244 FEET. THENCE SOUTHWEST 1 4 250 000 FEET TO THE END NORTH 371 FEET THENCE EAST 244 FEET. OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERUNE THENCE SOUTH 371 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period stiaft be 6 monti(s) The redemption period shall be 6 months from from the date of such sale, unless determ red the date of such sate unless determined aban abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in wnicn case the redemption period doned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 a m whch case the redemption period shall be 30 shall be 30 d3rs from the date of such sate days from the date of such sate Dated June 29. 2000 Dated June 29 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY 248 593 1306 Mortgagee Trott ATrcxt. PC ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Attorneys and Counselors Robert A Tremam & Associates. PC 30150 Telegraph Road Suite t00 401 South Oid Woodward Avenue Bmgham Farm Ml 48025 Suite 300 File *200017320 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (7/27) Mustangs (7 27) Need a great gift idea? Give the gift of knowledge...a subscription to The BANNER 945-9554 �Page 14 - The Hastngs Banner - Thursday July 6 2000 New CEO finds MainStreet “a great fit” by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor For a third generation community banker, the transition of adjusting from the banking scene in Kalamazoo lo lhe presi­ dent and chief executive officer's post at MainStreet Savings Bank in Hastings has not been difficult. In fact, David Hatfield calls being at the helm of MainStreet "a great fit" He suc­ ceeds former CEO Todd Harding. Hatfield said he has a number of ideas in mind for programs and services, but said it's premature to discuss them because MainStreet's staff and board of directors have been involved in an extensive strate­ gic planning process since he arrived. "Out of that, I hope that we will either ratify the vision that the board has had in the past for the organization or agree that we need to modify that in some fashion," Hatfield said. "When you look at the way lhe industry has been deregulated, there are certainly a broad number of options available to us and we just have to figure out which of those make sense, both in terms of the community and customer needs as well as being feasible for us to offer. It's an excit­ ing business just because it is changing so New MainStreet Savings Bank President and Chief Executive Officer David Hatfield (left) is pictured with other MainStreet officials (from left) Deb Hewitt, vice president of very rapidly. "MainStreet Savings Bank, with its her­ itage as a savings and loan association, has been principally focused on residential mortgage lending, and they've done a great job serving this area with those products and have generally been the leading origina­ tor of residential mortgages in the market." he said. "While we certainly don't want to turn on our back on that, we also don't want to be limited by that heritage. We want to make sure that we can provide all of the financial services and products that they don't really have a corporate level trusting local managers and local staff with the decision making that needs to be here in order to treat the customer lhe right way. It's not that we won't make mistakes. We will make mistakes Everybody makes mis­ takes. The difference is how do we deal with that. I would like to feel that if and when that happens here, they can ccme in and talk with one person and we will get it fixed," Hatfield said. "Whereas with the larger organizations, you inevitably have to call an 800 number and talk to somebody our customers want. "I think the greater Hastings community, in fact, really Barry County, have been very fortunate that they have a number of strong, local organizations still serving them. That's very different than what you see in most communities where the local in Ohio or Indiana or California, and that's very difficult to get things resolved...When the people that are handling that problem institutions have been acquired by the larger retailer or national organizations," Hatfield said, noting that Kalamazoo is rep­ resentative of that change About 20 years ago, there were three local commercial banks and three local savings and loans or savings banks in Kalamazoo. "Today, not a one of those remains as an independent organization and it really has changed the way customers arc treated and the way the community is treated. Our communities up here (in the Barry County area) haven't really had to experience that yet," he said. A resident of Kalamazoo who was most recently president and chief executive offi­ cer of that city's Keystone Community Bank. Hatfield started his banking career with Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan Association there. "I have been through those transitions. I spent most of my career with Fidelity Sav­ ings Bank, which was an organization a lit­ tle larger than MainStreet and a local inde­ pendent organization. We were a stockowned company, and we realized that gi\en the market conditions that existed in Kala­ mazoo it was going to be very difficult for don't live here in the community, they are just dealing with a number. They don’t have lo take any ownership of that. So it's very easy for those organizations to talk about being a community bank, it's an­ other thing for them to actually deliver that. I think we've got a much higher prob­ ability of being able to deliver. "We have to continue to challenge our­ selves to make sure we deliver the right way, as well.” he said. "I think as good as this organization has been, I think there are ways that we can continue to deliver them better, so that's what we're all about in this business today - a continual process to make sure we re doing the very best job we can for the customer. You can't rest on your laurels," he said. Commenting on the rapidly changing banking industry in general, Hatfield said, "not only do you have to deal with contin­ ually monitoring and improving the basics, but you've got to watch the big changes that are occurring as well and make sure that we're either prepared to address them or prepared to take advantage of that opportu­ nity. "Today, even just in the technology vea. we're seeing business being done very dif­ ferently. More and more people want to be able to access their bank through web sites erate. "While I stayed with them for several yean and certainly enjoyed my experience there, it's very different being a part of that and on-line banking. While that certainly is not what the majority of our customers want at that this point, it's a big enough number that we need to make sure that we're moving ahead in those areas as well. So we want to do banking in the traditional community sense, but we want lo make sure that we are taking full advantage of technology at lhe same lime so people have a choice of how they access us," he large an organization." Hatfield said. "They really find it very difficult to treat the cus­ tomers and the community lhe way I grew up believing customers and the community ought to be treated so that's why I chose to said. Hatfield does not foresee the day when MainStreet will charge a fee for customers to use a "live" teller as some large banks are doing in some of the metropolitan ar­ us to prosper and remain independent. So we chose to merge Fidelity with Standard Federal, one of the large regional banks." he said. Standard Federal, in turn, was ac­ quired by a large Dutch financial conglom­ leave." He was attracted to MainStreet because its philosophy "pretty much matches my own. "I believe in the value of local institu­ tions, and the fact that local institutions need to differentiate themselves from the larger organizations by virtue of lhe quality of service that they can provide lo their customers and the communities that they operate in. "So I see this as just a great fit. It's not only the strength I see in this organization, but frankly in the quality of lhe market that they call home." Hatfield said. "What's important is the strong heritage that is here in MainStreet. with the board and the senior staff in terms of their com­ mitment to service and to the community. I think that's one reason why this is prov­ ing to be such a good fit because those are very strong beliefs that I have. Hopefully, in the coming months, well be able to re­ ally show that to our customers and to lhe community in any number of different ways." What docs Hatfield foresee as his tough­ est challenge? "Making sure we deliver what we've just been talking about." he said. Every bank in the country, even the large institutions, "like to talk about being community banks because they know that's what many customers really value The dif­ ference is that large banks have a very diffi­ cult time delivering that One reason ts that eas. "I think that is absurd, but it's some­ thing that you see more and more big banks doing...I really think the bottom line is the big banks, while they still talk about being community banks and offering cus­ tomer service,...realize they can't do that the way smaller, local institutions can do it," he said. "What they have to offer are really the benefits that come from those kinds of economies of scale and efficiencies and often times it will allow them to price their products a little more competitively so they try to compete on price to over­ come the advantages that they see us hav­ ing in terms of quality of service. And for some people, that's just fine. If that's what they want, we have to acknowledge that big institutions can probably do that better than what we can. but for those people who still like quality, personal service they want to be able to come in and talk lo their banker face-to-face and want to walk into a branch and feel like they are known, respected and understood - then we're go­ ing to be here for them.” Hatfield said. "To me it is just absolutely inconceiv­ able that we would ever want to charge people to come in and have that face-to-face interaction with our staff. But, the big banks need to do that because their mission is to be as efficient as absolutely possible because that's the primary way that they have to compete, but it just comes at a huge price...We want to make it as simple for people to do business with us as we public relations and branch administration; Melody Bowman, vice president of lending; Sandy Nichols, vice president of retail banking; and Tom Kribs, vice president of finance. possibly can. The big organizations are not only going to charge you for seeing a teller, in some cases, but everything you want to do comes at a price...I prefer we look at total relationship and lake that into consideration in our basic pricing philoso­ phy, rather than have to depend upon charg­ ing those fees for each and every thing somebody needs to do," he said. "The market is a growing market and it will probably attract additional competi- tors., and we want to make sure that we're doing all the right things lo remain one of the prominent and successful institutions serving the county." During his first months in Hastings, Hatfield said he has fell very welcome in lhe community. "Il's obviously a very friendly commu­ nity, very warm... Fortunately over the years, 1 have had a number of dealings and interactions with the staff here at Main- Street and I knew most of the senior offi­ cers and a number of the directors so that also made the transition a very pleasant one." he said. "I think that MainStreet has an excellent reputation in this community. I hope that we can certainly continue to build on that. The banking industry, the financial services industry, has gone through a tremendous amount of change in the last decade and decade and a half and we re going to have to continue to have to address that change. But, I think that MainStreet is very well positioned to continue to grow and expand the way they can service the Hastings community." No staff changes have been made since Hatfield has arrived. "We have an excellent senior manage­ ment team in place and I'm really enjoying working with them." he said. Getting involved in community organi­ zations is part of his future agenda. "I have always believed that it's very im­ portant to be involved in the community and certainly tried to do that in Kalama­ zoo," Hatfield said. "I have been involved with a number of the business and eco­ nomic development organizations, a num­ ber of human service agencies and was the past campaign chair for the United Way. I think that all of those organizations con­ tribute significantly to a communit) , and I will look forward to being able to get in­ volved here. He has been the chairman of the Kalama­ zoo Community Foundation and the list of his other Kalamazoo activities is varied and impressive. "I want to do everything that I can to be a good citizen (here) and to be involved, so I look forward to those opportunities." Hat­ field said. Rezoning battle may not be over in Rutland Twp. continued "hang on to" the rest of the land, he said, and save it from being developed. What he wants to do. he said, is split off lhe front 325 feet of four of the parcels he owns that have frontage on M-43 and sell those lots. This will allow him lo preserve lhe back 995 feet of each lot. McKay said wetlands are located on the back portion of some of those lots. He wants to preserve said, property in that area is agricultural and is being used for farming. "Everything around here is agricultural," she said, and lhe property be rezoned, and he received letters from two property owners adjacent to lhe property who said they have no people in lhe area desire lhe property to stay agricultural. "We do not want more development down here on M-43." she said. "They're using up all the farm land and pretty soon there will be no farms left, and how are people going to eat?" She said objection to the rezoning. When the rezoning first came up before those wetlands for wildlife habitat McKay is also a tree fanner, he ridd. and that people in the area "moved to the has already planted over 2,000 trees on lhe property he purchased. He explained that the tree cutting on his property being questioned by people didn't have anything to do with clearing the property for development. He said that managing his woodlols requires him to thin out some of in subdivisions." his trees to allow those remaining to grow larger and stronger and allow understory growth (a healthy understory provides habitat and food for wildlife). McKay also said the rezoning is not "spot zoning.” According to McKenna, to be considered "spot zoning," which slate law does not allow, three criteria must be met: I) The location of a spot zone will be a relatively small parcel, 2) The land will permit uses that are inconsistent with the uses already established or allowed, and 3) The zoning confers a special benefit on a single property owner rather than those allowed in surrounding districts. A reference guide lo planning and zoning provided by McKenna states that "the key factor to be considered is whether or not the township planned for such a spot. If the master plan designates a small parcel in a rural or agricultural area as a commercial district to serve residents in lhe general area, it may fulfill each of the previous characteristics of a spot zoning. However, since the master plan anticipated the location for this district, it may be considered an appropriate spot country to live in the country, not to live Nichols was also concerned that "if (the McKay property) is zoned rural estates, it seu a precendent for the rest (of property in the area) to be zoned rural estates — for big developers to come in and develop iL" Nichols said that "some of the things" that McKay has said are not factual, but would not elaborate. She maintained that McKay is not trying to save the land from development. "If he wanted to preserve it he wouldn't be trying to sell it to build houses." "All he wants to do is collect the money be paid out to buy the land/ she said. She said the rezoning is "one step of many steps to come that he has planned." She said that when McKay was asked whether he would put his land into a conservancy so it couldn't be developed, he said he wouldn't do so. McKay said 32 of the 95 acres he owned prior to purchasing the 104 acres is already protected from development through a national nature conservancy. At this lime, however, he said, he does not want to make a decision on doing such a thing as establishing a conservation easement. McKay disagreed with Nichols' contention that "there's no one in this vicinity who wants (the 9.2 acres) to be rezoned." McKay said 91 residents of lhe area signed a petition he circulated asking that the township planning and zoning committee. Nichols presented a petition signed by over 50 township residents opposing the rezoning. The planning commission recommended to the township board that the rezoning request be denied, stating as their reason the objections of area residents. McKay said some people opposing the rezoning may not know all the facts and may not be being told the whole story behind the rezoning. People on Podunk Lake are already upset ebout proposed development around the lake area, he said, and in regards to his rezoning request. "These people on Podunk Lake are totally being lied to — they're getting told things that just aren't true." "I want to protect my land and keep development from encroaching on my land," he said. He said his attempt to sell off part of lhe acreage he purchased in smaller lots could be thought of as cluster development, which is considered a good thing by land preservationists. The idea is to keep homes clustered in a certain area and keep the rest of the land open. His rezoning proposal would do that, he said — cluster houses together along M-43 and save the property in back of the homes for open space. He said there were many homes located just off M-43 in the area. Also, he said, the piece Pm trying to rezone doesn't touch anybody's property but my own." Nichols said be hopes people in lhe area will seek enough information on the situation to make an informed judgment about it zone.” McKenna said lhe township master plan does call for the area in and around the acreage McKay wants rezoned to be zoned rural estates. She said the township master plan was adopted in 1995. However, Nichols said and McKenna confirmed that the township planning commission is going to "take a look at" the master plan to reconsider whether rural estates zoning is actually most desirable for the area. In the meantime, however, McKenna said, lhe master plan is "what is in effect now and that's what we have to use at this point" as a guide in making rezoning decisions. McKenna said "I personally think it's not spot zoning." There are smaller parcels than the rural estates zoning requires located directly north of the property McKay wants rezoned, she said. She made her decision lo vole for tne rezoning looking at the "big picture." she said, which included lhe fact that of 104 acres Mrkay had the potential of developing, he only wanted the 9.2 acres rezoned and said he has no plans to develop the rest. McKay could have put in site condominiums, or platted the land into one-acre lots, she said. Nichnls said the homes located to lhe north of McKay's property are only smaller than 10 acres because when the land was originally purchased by a farmer, lhe owners from which lhe property was being purchased were allowed to retain their original homesteads. Other than that, she Boat parade commemorates the July 4th holiday A boat parade on Wall Lake marked the July 4 holiday as more than 30 ooats decked in red, white and blue rounded the Hope Township lake in festive order. One boat even contained two saxophonists providing peppy, patriotic tunes for the occasion. The parade included pontoon (pictured) and speed boats. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 6, 2000 - Page 15 JlaJz& OdeMa l\l EWS bv Elaine Garlock There will be a reunion of former Clarksville students graduates at I p.m. Sunday. July 9, at the present school build­ ing. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass, beverages, and memories to share. This is an annual event for the com­ munity. Saturday. July 8. marks the date for the mid-summer meeting of the Ionia County Genealogical Society at the Depot Mu­ seum. The meeting convenes at I p.m. Dale Jackson will speak on publishing one's family history. He has published two such books. The First Families Committee is busy working on the applications for the year 2000 applicants for this select group Deadline fot 2000 is Sept. 15. Henry Beland and Delos Johnson serve bratwurst sandwiches with or without sauerkraut at Art in the Park for Friends of the Library. The 45th annual chicken barbecue will be held Friday. July 14. at Central United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall. This event began in 1956 with men of the Alethian class doing the grilling. Meantime women were peeling tomatoes, buttering rolls, and preparing lots of coleslaw . On the night of the August event they were busy washing silverware and dishes while people were eating so another group could be sealed. Times change. Now disposable tableware is used, tomatoes are not yet ripe in July, and lhe meal is served indoors Gone are the days when men hauled tables and chairs to the south lawn. For many re­ cent years, more meals are taken out than are served on lhe premises. Tickets arc available from any Alethian member, from Walker Pharmacy or the church office. Funds received provide for hymnals and Bibles, for altar flowers, for community food baskets and other needs. Some of the same Alethians are still working but now younger members carry much of the re­ sponsibility. with Kim Dcardorff being chairman. One of the busiest weeks of the year for local residents is just now passing. The Lake Odessa Fair e-xied with a blaze with fireworks Tuesday night. There was horse racing on five afternoons. The Ladies' Day program was Sunday afternoon with the bi­ ennial quilt show held in the new exhibition building. The new structure houses the fair offices with hundreds of square feet of ex­ hibit space for rent and for fair uses. Art in the Park had ideal weather. There were eight food concessions. The ice cream sale was new and was very successful. One year the vendor and the sponsoring histori­ cal society will profit from this year's ex­ Lois Barton tended the table for the Arts Commission when Kathy Mesecar of Flower Patch stopped to view the photo entries. perience. positive as it was. The entertain­ ment was a joy to see and hear. When the group “Beats Settin' Home” was perform­ ing. their announcer invited a young girl from the audience to join them on stage to clog. She had been sported doing her act as she listened. The ever popular Com Cob Cloggers and Thunder Floor Cloggers ended the day's lineup. They are a joy to see and hear as their shoes beat out the rhythms. The day always brings people from far out of town so it is often a day of glad meetings of people from near and far. The former Angie Henry from Chicago attended the day with parents Rev. Keith and Judy Laidler of Grand Ledge. Angie and son Nicholas also attended church here on Sunday to meet her school friends and others whom she knew during her growing up years. Friday brought beautiful weather for the fair parade. The junior high marching band performed under the direction of David McQueen. For many of the students it was their first parade, so they had to both play and march the half mile route. One memo­ rable incident was that the borrowed con­ vertible carrying Grand Marshals Ed and Susie Cooley stalled less than two blocks from the starting point and had to be pushed b^„n!Sn.,.eo';.c.rn2nd r,nall> w,’h woman power The pushers noted that until Tupper Lake Street. Imagine pushing a heavy vehicle over the railroad tracks? Al one point the male pusher and the driver, both from the historical society, traded places. The vehicle turned off at Johnson Lane so the honored guests did not get to watch the rest of the parade, which included mounted riders, bikes, farm machinery and emergency vehicles. Some of the fire trucks pulled out from the route to answer a call at the fairgrounds. One report is that a child of James and Debbie Bailey of Hastings be­ came separated from the rest of the family so help was needed to locate a lost child. So the year 2000 parade was not your ordinary parade, but was indeed one of a kind. The reception at lhe Fellowship Hall was well attended, as well wishers came to greet and congratulate Ed and Susie Cooley . Vice President Kary Morris of lhe Lake Odessa Fair Board presented them with a plaque. Whereupon LOAHS President John Waite made his remarks about their choice for the honor this year. Then village president Randy Klein presented each of the hon­ orees with a crystal plaque with the village seal engraved and appropriate wording. Two baskets held the congratulatory cards There were several floral gifts. Members of the host group served decorated cakes, nuts and mints, punch, coffee and cold tea. The Founh Avenue ha* an incline - upward- The Thunder Floor Cloggers dance with exuberance for the Saturday crowd. Cooley s had hosted many friends and rela­ tives at lunch at Cunningham's Acre be­ tween lhe parade and reception. Visitors en­ joyed tables full of photos from the Cooley family with some of Ed’s pioneer ancestors who lived and farmed in Odessa Township as early as 1852. Visitors were truly glad to sec Marilyn Cooley Flessner. who had ma­ jor health problems in lhe winter. The Coo­ ley children, grandchildren and great­ grandchild were there to share in the joy of the day. This was a rare time for Mr. Coo­ ley lo be out of the house, as he is depen­ dent on oxygen. Sunday marked the First appearance of lhe new parsonage family at Central UMC. Rev. Don. wife Jill and son Andy were in­ troduced by. pastor parish chairman Tim Tromp during the service, which was led by laymen. Bill Walker was the morning speaker. Lora Fabio, a sister of Robin Bar­ Michigan Streams and Lakes NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Stream MAP LOST STREAM MAP FOUND AND RESTORED Il is rslhnnlnl that 10% of all thr fi-hrnni-n cnlch 90% of the fish. 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STREAMS] P«!td by hand, 9r baton* 15.00) mies ol streams otto a 3 x 5 ft «ot map RAVE REVIEWS appeared n pnrt Incredby. the prater entrusted with the ortgnal drawing and pnrttng plates declared bankruptcy 'It is amazingly detailed and then caretessty hauled Hqbees 30 yean of work to a iandfi The lew remarwg dog-eared copes names some creeks in the Mohaw* Valley that carrt even be found on topographic maps' John Pitarres OBSERVER-D'SPATCH-Ubca became a pnad ftshermarrs posses­ sor Professor Hguee was offered $400 tor one of res last maps And state agenaes were forced to keep the* copies under lock and key Experts told Professor Hgoee that 'If you're looking for the most definitive maps ever created depicting every single creek, rrver. stream, pond and lake then "Professor Hqbee s Stream Maps" are without reprats were mposstete because the maps were pnnted m nonsihotograprec btoe Then, m 1991 at the age of 91. Howard rasr* Higbee s dream came true Computers THE NEWARK STAR-LEDGER made if possible to fepnnt the map Holding an updated map Howard said that makes the .map such a treasure to the fisherman Joe Gordon TRIBUNE-DEMOCRATJohnstown rtgbees knowledge with computer technology -the STREAM MAP OF ’.SCHiGAN was created ------- fO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foikwwng ts a proposed Ordinance which was received for first reading by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township at its regular meeting held RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I Rezoning of Property in Land Section 13 A. The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference m the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance ts hereby amend­ ed by the rezoning from the *C1* Office Commercial District zoning classification to the *C3" General Business District zon­ ing classification ol the following desenbed land in Section 13: RUTLAND CHTR TWP TRACT A; WHICH LIES WITHIN A STRIP OF LAND 250 FT IN WIDTH LYING SLY OF PARALLEL AND ADJACENT TO A U DESC AS BEG AT A PT ON THE E LI OF SEC 13-3-9. WHICH IS S 00 DEG 4755* E 1854 88 FT FROM THE NE COR OF SD SEC 13. SD PT ALSO BEING A PT ON THE ARC OF A 7564 44 Ff RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT TH SWLY ALG THE ARC OF SD CURVE 1729 06 FT (CHORD BEARING S 77 DEG 52X35* W CHORD DISTANT 1725 32 FT) TO THE PT OF TANGENCY OF SD CURVE. TH S 71 DEG 19-11* W 400 FT TO PT OF ENDING ON THIS DESCRIBED LINE. RESERVING THEREFROM AN EASE­ MENT Commonly referred to as Parcel Number 08-13-013­ 001 -30 guOe. Easily locate over 5.000 streams ana lakes shown on the ’Stream Map - VOur map ana guOebook wi take you to the top 443hshmg waters select waters lor 14 species dgamehsh B The Zonmg Map as incorporated by reference m the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance ts hereby amend­ ed by the rezoning from ’C4* Commercial Industrial District zoning classification to the ‘C3‘ General Business District zon­ ing classification of the following desenbed land in Section 14; COM NE COR NW 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 14-3-9; TH S 270 FT FOR POB. TH W 365 FT. TH S 235 FT. TH E 365 FT. TH N 235 FT !’ ORDER YOUR COLOR SfREAM MAPS ’ TO POB Commonly referred to as Parcel Number 08-13-014­ 031-10 1 Available rolled or folded ALSO AVAILABLE m heavy gauge UFE- SECTION II SEVERABILITY Should any section, clause or provision of the Ordinance be declared by a Court to be invalid for any reason, such declara­ tion shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the section, dause or provision so declared to be invalid SECTION III This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after publica­ tion after adoption All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at their reg­ ular meeting to be held on July 12. 2000. commencing at 7 00 FREE LOCATION GUIDEBOOK INCLUDED Pmpomf the best listing in Michigan with this valuable 40 page I TIME GUARANTEED Qlass-I Ae ciear-lamtration. wrrte-on wipe-off I surface, with brass eyelefles for easy hanging । Sendme 4 FT by 4 FT ROLLED nup{s j postage pad at $23 75 ea । Sendme 4FTby4FT FOLDED mip(») postage paid al $23 75 u । Sendme 4 FT by 4 FT LAMHATED map(J) postage pari af $43 75 ea I Check or money graer enclosad $ _ I SHAPED rtBOWTV MAR. I . E ACM ROLLED AND LAMM TED IAAF Srr^ED IN A STlAtoV STGAAGE Tu6£ ! Name । Address t City ‘It is in showing where to find out-of-the-way trout streams 'I never thought fd kve to see thts day ■ Then by combong Professor --------------- ------------------ least two months got the goodbad news of the extent of tree trimming done by a con­ Rezoning of Property In Land Section 14 The mrp sor raremefy »wf-utot< was lost se.rerai>an «ter I «st | wlw-rv frw fishermen ever fiah. MAP OF MCHGAN resembles another i kIi Stale Zip I j-«d GRAPHICS 1351 North M-43 Hwy. F. O. Box 188 _ _ J tastings. MI 49058-0188------------------! age 90. She is lhe mother of W. Curt John­ son of Fourth Avenue Last week residents who have had blue paint on some of their roadside trees for at tract company for Consumers Energy. In some instances, one half of the trees were removed to avoid further interference with power lines. In one case, a well-shaped maple tree appears to have a big bite taken from its center as if a giant bird had RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 77 EFFECTIVE SEVEN (7) DAYE AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION An Ordria. ce to amend the Rutland Charier Township Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning of certain properties located wrthm the Township and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith Why every fisherman and boater needs this map One unusual aspect of the 50th anniver­ sary of the Lake Odessa High School Class of 1950 is that their kindergarten teacher from 1937-38 was present at lhe alumni banquet Saturday evening, June 24. Mrs. Waller (Alice) Johnson had been a teacher here at the same time her late husband was an instructor. Follow ing the banquet, those members of the anniversary class who had attended kindergarten together had their picture taken with their teacher, who is now BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN on June 14.2000 of Michigan nett. a lyric soprano who sings opera, sang two solos. Most of the hy mns were patriotic in nature. Two service veterans entered with lhe national and Christian flags at the start of the service. All former servicemen were recognized early in lhe service. This week the new pastor will Finish an intensive three-week course in Chicago during which lime the family moved from Cassopolis so he was excused from serving on his First Sunday in his new charge. o dock p m. ROBIN McKENNA. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2481 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (919(948-2194 swooped down to devour the center branches. It leaves the tree in lhe shape of a slingshot or a Y. Tall evergreens had dozens of branches lopped from one side of the tree, leaving those on lhe opposite side and lhe top knot of branches. Other trees were less drastically pruned. A Cedar Springs story in lhe GR Press had the same lament. In fact, their photo of a deciduous tree looked like a tw in of the Hamp maple tree on Johnson Street. Northwood University included on the dean's list for spring term Sarah Riggs, daughter of William and Donna, and Heather Smith, daughter of Gray Smith and Debra Smoes of Lake Odessa. Central Michigan University listed as honor stu­ dents Travis Anway, Jennifer Mitchell and Nicole Presnell, all of Lake Odessa. Grand Valley State University listed Saul Gray. Angela McDiarmid. Kristy Mitchell. Ronny Spurgis. Kathleen Stowell and Christine Warner of Lake Odessa. From Sunfield they listed Angela McDiarmid and Tiffany Wells. The engagement has been listed for Nikki Brooke of Okemos to Sun ley Cogswell Jr. of Holt. She is the daughter of Cindy Brooke of Okemos and the late Raymond Brooke of Lake Odessa Nikki is a graduate of Lakewood High School and Baker Col­ lege. She is a secretary at Hobbs and Black Associates Inc. of Lansing Stanley is a Ma­ son graduate who attended Lansing Com­ munity College. He is an apprentice in commercial glazing Their w edding is to be at St. Martha Church in Okemos Nov. II. The Carson City Gazette listed a benefit golf match at Morrison Lake Country Club July 18 to help Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Clinton and Ionia counties. This is a four-person scramble, starting al 8:30 a m. Contact (517) 224-8552 for deuils. One new feature at Art in the Park was showing entries in a photo contest. The winners and other entries were exhibited in clever easel frames loaned by Ron Wells of Sunfield. The suggested theme was fol­ lowed closely with interesting text about each picture One was of Kallic Walker and her dog. which is a fnend at all limes. An­ other was of Dean Durkee and grandson Ben fishing. Libbic Kinsey entered a pic­ ture of two tiny girls hugging, obviously good friends �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 6. 2000 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call l he Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 ( ard (// Thunk \ INSURANCE EXPERIENCE WANTED: Knowledge of In­ surance helpful. AH general office duties required, excel­ lent customer service skills re­ quired. Interested applicants must be very detail oriented. Pay based on experience A skills. Resume A references a must for an interview. Call to­ day • 948 3000- MANPOWER. CLERICAL POSITlONzstarting « $9.98, Monday-Friday. Must have excellent data entry speed and accuracy score, customer ser­ vice skills and good communi­ cation a must Company is will­ ing to train employee with the rijht office qualifications. Ap­ plicants must have updated resume with references. CallMANPOWERtoday for more information, 616-948­ 3000. Must be a team player and work well with others. INDUSTRIAL WORK: $8$11. Must have experience with metal/liquid finishing. Must have own transportation to Kentwood area. Interested candidates must posses driver’s lie. & see card for an interview. Contact MAN­ POWER of Hastings @ 948­ 3000.______________________ SECRETARIAL POSITION IN HASTINGS AREA: Can­ didates should have strong phone and data entry skills. Must also be very dependable, a quick learner and detail oriented. Job duties include but not limited to: typing letters and quotes, answer­ ing phones and working with truck permits for all states. Hours are Monday thro Friday, 8-5 or 9-6. Quahfifed candidates will need an updated resume and ex­ cellent references. Call MAN­ POWER today....616-9483000.______________________ CLER1CA L POSITION IN HASTINGS AREA: 1-2 yean of strong office experience w/ excellent "people'* skills is re­ quired. Must also be professional and have the ability to maintain confidential information. Previ­ ous experience in a medical en­ vironment is helpful but will train lhe right person. Job duties in­ clude but not limited to: schedul­ ing and confirming appoint­ ments. collections, billings, postings and checking in and out patients. Pay is based on experi­ ence. Hours are Monday thru Thursday 8-5. Qualified candi­ dates wili need an updated re­ sume and excellent references. Call MANPOWER to­ day ...■616-948-3000.________ SALES OPPORTUNITY! Well above average income ($60 thousand possible). Areas fast­ est growing housing market, needs quality people. Must be motivated* cal! (616>-945-0000 or 1-888-533-8900. or you can fax a copy of your resume to (616)945-0455_____________ DRIVER- additional CDL A drivers needed. Looking for de­ pendable service oriented per­ son with chauffeurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A license. Full-time, part­ time. benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hir­ ing for night/weckends. 248­ 7729.______________________ CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: This position is responsible for main­ taining communication with cli­ ent base tnrough telephone con­ tacts. quality control, site visits, assisting in maintaining current business as well as developing new business through the sales process. Priority consideration will be given to applicants who meet the following requirements: 2yrs business experience m cus­ tomer service with some sales exposure, proven ability to iden­ tify problems/ provide solutions, strong written/ verbal communi­ cation skills, excellent organiza­ tional and lime management skills. Competitive wage and benefit package Computer ex­ perience required, some post sec­ ondary education recommended. Industrial knowledge a plus. Ple?se send resume and wage requirements to: Ad #114 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. MI. 49058 RN & LPN- We are looking for caring, positive people with strong leadership skills to join our premiere health care team Al! shifts available- full A * time openings. Competitive wages & excellent benefits in­ cluding health, dental, life, disability. pension. $500 signon bonus A more* Apply or send resume to. Eaton County Medi­ cal Care Facility. 530 W. Beech St. Charlotte 48813. fax (517)­ 543-0378 ACCOUNTING/ BOOK­ KEEPING POSITION AVAILABLE: 24-32 hours a week to start. Pay based on experience. All office automa­ tion duties required. Must be selfmotivated & hardworking. Qualified candidates must have 1-2 years experience/ knowl­ edge* A updated resume w/ ref­ erences. Call MANPOWER today ...948-3000. HOSPITALITY AIDESSccking motivated, positive, car­ ing people to assist in providing quality resident care. Part-time openings, $6.00/hour to start. Successful candidates will be accepted in our FREE training program to attain stale accredita­ tion as a nursing assistant (CENA). Our certified, full-time CENAs start at $9.30 to $9 80/ hour plus generous paid leave, holidays, health, dental, life, dis­ ability. pension & more: Come join our premiere health care team today. Apply in person Eaton County Medical Care Fa­ cility. 530 W Beech St. Char­ lotte.______________________ DIETARY DIRECTOR - RD OR CDM- Seeking motivated, positive, team leader with super­ visory experience in institutional food service & resident assess­ ment. Competitive wages & ex­ cellent benefits with generous paid leave, holidays, health, den­ tal. life, disability, pension A more! Come join our premiere health care team today. Resume with salary requirements to Eaton County Medical Care Facility. 530 W Beech St .Charlotte, MI 48813. fax: 517-543-0378. Garage Sale GARAGE IS FULL: 1085 Wall Lake Dr.. Delton. Friday. Saturday. & Sunday. 9am-6pm. LARGE GARAGE SALE: Saturday, July 8th. IOam-4pm. Assorted hunting, reloading equipment, camping, household, collectibles. Beanie Babies, an­ tique glass. 1130 Fairlake Drive. Delton GARAGE SALE: JULY 7TH & STH. 6400 Hammond Road. Freeport. John Deere riding mower, go-cart frame, dryer, men’s, women* s plus. Junior and kid's clothing, toys, dishes and lots of misc._________________ MIDDLEVILLE MULT! FAMILY GARAGE SALE! (Residential block of Edwards & Charles). July 8lh.. 9a-4p. Look for the Hastings City Bank & turn west. SAT. JULY 8TH, 9-? Sofa hidea-bed, hutch, misc. size cloth­ ing, E-Force exercise machine, kitchenette set, some kids clothes, & lots of misc. items. 2816 W. State Rd., Hastings. MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE, 9am-5pm. Friday A Sat­ urday, 1010 Barber Road. Hastings____________________ GARAGE SALE: Saturday, July 8th , 9 ? 117 E. Coats Grove Rd , by Leach Lake. WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK everyone who at­ tended our 50th Anniversary ey on Sunday, June 25th. Ilk you for .ill of the gifts, the cards (we received over 90), and well wishes. We especially thank our children and grand­ children for hosting the party and for our family trip to Mackinac Island. Neil and Mabel Wilson THE FAMILY OF BARBARA L. FORMAN wish to extend a sincere thank you to relatives, neighbors and friends for their prayers, cards, flowers, food and memorial gifts. Thanks to Pastor Jerry Drummond, and Wren Funeral Home fur their support. Also, thank you to Barry Community Hospice for all their kindness and support for Barb and our family. To the Zion Lutheran Church staff, thanks for the luncheon. We will always cherish the memories during the loss of our wife, mom, and grandma. Wayne Forman, Gary & Su­ san VandeCar A family, David & Kathy Forman & family. ATTRACTIVE RIVERSIDE DUPLEX: 1 bedroom. $445. References, deposit. FOR SALE: Sofa, vacuum, coffee table, misc. 616-948-2347. l or Sale \uto LOOKING FOR AN ECO­ NOMICAL CAR? - LOOK NO FURTHER! -1998 BLACK PONTIAC GRAND AM GT: 1 owner, in excellent condition inside & out. Power seals A win­ dows. Charcoal colored interior. Sunroof - CD player. 76,000 miles $12,995. Call 616-8917874 for more information. FOR SALE: *92 Dodge Daytona. Body A engine in good shape. Asking $2,500.945-2886 99 PARK AVENUE. Show­ room conditon. Fully loaded. Leather interior. Negotiable price. 945-5708.____________ *91 TEMPO: Good condition. New front tires, new exhaust, new fly wheel, A new rear main seal. >1,500 obo. *84 Chevy Blazer: good tires, needs work, runs good. $500. 945-9623. 1989 GRAND PRIX LE, red with grey interior. Automatic V­ 6, new tires, brakes, struts, etc... Very good condition inside A out! Well maintained, $3,800 OBO. Cal1616-792-1513 before 2pm. or leave message. Mobile Homes LOTS OF INFANT BOYS AND GIRLS CLOTHING Ciris 2T-4T. Toys, books, and more. 4745 Buehler Rd., Hastings. Thurs. & Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-1.____________________ CREST 2-STORY and Ranch Modular; have arrived! Call or stop into New Tradition Homes for details at (616)-945-0000 or 1-888-538-8900 SALE: Lot 9 Welcome Woods Campground. 580 Welcome Rd. Hastings. (Turn East at Fillmore Equipment.) Saturday July 8,9­ 3. Quiet-Tune Dolls $20. cook­ books, boardgames, Nintendo controlers, Playstation games, boys jeans size 12, misc. DID YOU KNOW that there arc over 300 repossessed homes in lhe State of Michigan, that the banks are very motivated to move. For a list of homes and locations, call New Tradition Homes al (616J-945-0000 or I888-538-8900.______________ Rusincss Services PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant. Call 945-9888. WATER GARDENING: Wa­ ter Lilies & Lotus. Aquatic plants. Goldfish & Koi. liners, pumps, filters. Apol*s Landscaping Co.. 9340 Kalamazoo. Caledonia, 616-698-1030 Open M-F 9:00am-5:30pm; Sat. 9:00am2:00pm _________________ PAINTING AND WALL COVERING: By The Decorator’s Choice. Free esti­ mates, reasonable rates, refer­ ences. 945-1581_____________ HANDYMAN SERVICES. RESPONSIBLE: "LOW RATES" HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES'! CALL 616-918­ 4093______________________ STUMP GRINDING Best rate around. Fully insured. Call 616-765-3450.______________ ELECTRICAL CONTRAC­ TOR: Free estimates. Special­ izing in service upgrades, light­ ing. additions - you name it. we do it. Emergency same day ser­ vice. Master. Licensed.966-1771 & leave message.____________ ( ontmunily Notice HOME OWNERS! Credit problems’’ Wc can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Cail 7 days/24hrs Allied Mortgage Capital Corp I-SOO61 1-3766. Recreation 1999 MOTORHOME Pace Arrow 362,454 Chevy, galley, bed room sliders, w/d,s/s refrig, w/icemaker, many other op­ tions. 948-8602, after 4:00pm. $2,000.00 OFF OR FREE cen­ tral air and washer and dryer on select models for the month of July. Call New Tradition Homes al,(616)-945-0000oc 1-888-538­ 8900 or slop in. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed Call 1-888-440­ 1570 Ext«5085 24hrs.________ READERS: SINCE MANY ADS ARE FROM OUTSIDE THE LOCAL AREA, PLEASE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUYING BEFORE SENDING MONEY. Real Estate Reul Estate \ational \d\ WANT A NEW 3bd.. 2 bath home, but need help with your down payment? 948-4491. toll free 877-355-7955.__________ BETTER CHOICE HOMES OF HASTINGS has 5 homes discounted $7,000.00 plus a $ 1500 rebate. 948-4491. toll free 877-355-7955. STILL RENTING? Let us help vou with your new drcam home and the down payment. 948­ 4491. toll free 877-355-7955 A 20-year-o)d Shelbyville man was sentenced to spend 18 months to 1 1/2to 10 years in prison Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court for is conviction of violating his probation for the third time. Benjamin J. Smith was serving proba­ tion on two previous convictions of breaking and entering with intent to commit a larceny and receiving and concealing stolen property, habitual of­ fender. He violated probation by consuming marijuana and terminating his substance abuse counseling without the permission of his probation agent "He has a nasty habit of showing up in the presence of stolen property," said As­ sistant Barry County Prosecutor, Jeff Cruz. "His court records show how irre­ sponsible and unwilling the defendant is to abide by the rules. There's nothing more we can do with Mr. Smith. It's time he gets his due reward." According to defense attorney Gordon Shane McNeill, Smith is a "personable young man" who has made bad choices. "I would ask the court give Mr. Smith another chance under supervision," said McNeill. Smith thanked his probation officer, John Reed, for sending him to substance abuse treatment at Harbor Hall. "That was the best thing that ever hap­ pened to me,* he said. "It taught me about thy Addictida-affld Yny Wisdbcaf’I * need to be on my toes at all times be­ cause the disease I have is a very sneaky disease." Smith said after leaving the program, he returned to Hastings, where he strug­ gled. "So, I packed up and moved to a halfway house in Pctosky," he said. "I hated living there and since I've been back. I’ve never felt so good about being home before." Smith told Judge James Fisher that af­ ter again returning to Hastings, his be­ longings were stolen by drug users. "Now, I'm on the outside looking in and I wonder what 1 ever saw in using drugs," he said. "The only thing they ever did to me was turn me into a bad person. I'm totally sick of the wasted life I’ve lived." ' Smith apologized to the community and everyone he has affected, he said. "I want to learn to leave the drug-re­ lated life behind me. I've been in the sys­ tem a long time, but I'm not a waste of time," he continued. "I've seen a lot of my drug related friends go to prison and that's been a big wake-up call for me. If //XatZLAge J James Lane Mason, Middleville and Lindsay Ann Bremer. Middleville. Daryl Sheldon Larke. M.D., Hastings and Susan Mane Yeoman, Hastings. Timothy Pau! Chambers, Battle Creek and Laura Kay Campbell. Battle Creek. Bradley David Totten. Hastings and Janet Marie Rafferty. Hastings Michael Eugene Bailey. Aliso Viejo, Calif, and Kathi Louise Conrad, Aliso Viejo, Calif. Alan Bret Dickey. Nashville and Beth Anne Stimson. Nashville. Steven Floyd Meyers, Nashville and Neko Kay Houck, Nashville. Scott Michael Reid, Nashville and Julie ANTRIM COUNTY: 6.67 beautiful wooded acres close to the Jordan River snowbelt and close to state trails Ideal camp­ ing and hunting base. Includes driveway and cleared site. Elec­ tricity available. $26,900, $500 down. $330/mo. 11% land con­ tract. Northern Land Company I-800-968-3118 * or www.northemlandco.com GUITAR/BASS LESSONS and minor instrument repair. For appt, call 616-962-2131. Marie Varney, Nashville. Ryan Neal Mingeriink. Shelbyville and Shannon Mac Lyons. Delton Robert George Tower, Jr.. Middleville and Teresa Juanita Parker, Middleville. James Arthur Rohan. Hastings and Melissa Kay Stevens, Hastings. James Raymond Smith, Hastings and Ka­ trina Joyce Alexander. Hastings. Lloyd Fredrick Torrance. Dowling and Diana Lynn Woodworth, Dowling. Douglas Eugene Pace. Albion and Debo­ rah Lynn DeBoer. Delton. Michael Duane Cason. Wayland and Cathleen Michelle Apkanan. Kentwood. Gary Michael Marzcan, Middleville and Jo An Agnes Flikkema, Grand Rapids. David Fredi.ck Ramey. Middleville and Rebecca Sue Howard. Vermontville. prison is where I need lo be, I will live a sober life when I get out." "I wish there was some other alterna­ tive for you," said Fisher. "I just don’t see it in the cards. I see nothing in the last two or three years that gives me hope that you've changed your ways It’s a sad situation. I'm sorry you made the choices you've made." Bjth prison sentences will be served concurrently. In other court business: • Melissa Slack. 25, of Delton, will go to trial Sept. 11 on one charge of third degree child abuse for allegedly leaving bruises by spanking and slapping her 18month-old step daughter last Christmas. Barry County Assistant Prosecutor Re­ becca Hawkins will have to prove during the upcoming trial that Slack's actions went beyond discipline, Hawkins said. During a hearing on the matter Thurs­ day. Judge James Fisher struck down a defense request to overturn Slack's bindover to circuit court on the third de­ gree charge. Defense attorney David Gilbert said the prosecution must show that Slack had the desire to cause injury to the child to support such a charge. "They claimed that she spanked the child and after the fact, realized site may havetaMQB hard*-said GibrW>JIf she'd intended to cause the bruising, she'd have seen it instantly." Gilbert said his client lost control and stopped herself, knowing she lost control, before causing any more injury to the child. "If she hadn't stopped and continued the spanking, then it would be intent," said Gilbert, who said what really oc­ curred would be a lesser, one-year mis­ demeanor of fourth degree child abuse. Third degree child abuse carries a maximum possible penalty of two yean in prison. Slack had originally contended that the child sustained the bruises when she fell onto the training toilet and that she lightly slapped the child in the face, ac­ cording to a preliminary examination transcript. Hawkins said one doctor told her that the injuries show evidence of abuse, though Gilbert claims another doctor has said the injuries could have been caused by falling. But Hawkins argued that Slack in­ tended lo spank the child and through See COURT NEWS, cont. page 17 REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer. 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604,__________________ Get Tour Copies of FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager lo sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you men­ tion this ad. I -800-672-9604 ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604.__________________ THE BEST SELECTION OF “LIVED-IN, new & repossessed homes, also wholesale priced pre­ owned homes" in the area. We also have land, land/homes, or if you prefer to have a home built, wc can help you with all of your needs. Comfort Zone Mobile Home Sales is affiliated with Smith-Diamond Realty Lili 1­ 800-868-0897 or 616-293-2781 toll free* ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes. 1-800-968-7376. NEWER 4 BEDROOMS, 2-1/ 2 baths, open floor plan, large rooms, dishwasher, ceiling fans. Stove A fridge stav. In Meadow Stone Park 948-2488________ ’78 LIBERTY : 14x65 ft 2 Bedrooms. 1 bath Located in Merlino's Hidden Valley Estates Ceiling fans, new stove, refrig­ erator. sealed roof, outside painted, etc. S4.000 Inquire at 945-9623 Area Locations Delton Other Hastings • Admiral • Back Door Deli • Bosley’s • Hastings Speedy Mart • Fcljiausch • X-Press • Northview Grocery • Pemi-Xook Gifts • Phunb’s • R & J’s • Superette • Tom’s Market • Thomapple Lake Trading Post • Granny’s General Store • J-Ad Graphics • Taco Bell • G & K Corp. • Middle Lake Grocery & Deli • Dowling Comer Store • Cloverdale General Store • Vermontville Grocer)' • Banfield General Store • Country Store (Bellevue) • Gillett's Bait & Tackle • A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) • Orangeville 66 • Pine Lake Grocery Lake Odessa • • • • • Crystal Flash Lake-0 Shell Carl's Market Hamlin’s Quik Stop Huhn’s • • • • • Little’s Country Store Carl’s Market Cappon’s Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Xashvillc • • • • • • • Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Fclpausch Delton Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery Middleville • Middleville Speedy Mart • Crystal Flash • Greg’s Get It and Go • Pastoor’s • Village Grocery (inn Lake • Gun Lake Amoco • Weick’s Food Town • Sam’s Gourmet Foods • Cappon’s Quick Mart Freeport • L il J’s • Our Village General Store �The Hastings Banner Thursday July 6 2000 - Page 17 POLICE BEAT: Child gets 12 stitches after dog bite HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - A 1-year-old Hastings area boy suffered a bite to his face Saturday, July 1 when he was bitten by mix breed dog on a chain, according to animal control officer Pam Ronchctti. Ronehetti said the dog was tied to his doghouse when the child and his parents arrived for a visit. As the child approached the dog. a chow/lab/Dalmatian mix. bit the child on lhe left side of lhe face. The owner apparently voluntarily turned lhe dog over to the Barry County Animal Control Shelter lo be quarantined for 10 days, where it will be watched for signs of rabies. Ronchctti said it is unlikely that any charges will be filed against the dog's owners. Youth home scapee captured in chase MIDDLEVILLE - A 15-year-old escapee from an Eaton County youth home was captured by Deputy Julie Jones and Trooper Aaron Stecnsma Saturday, July I. after Jones encountered the teen driving a Mustang stolen from Caledonia. Woman goes to hospital after Saturday crash A 2O-year-old Hastings woman was treated at Pennock Hospital and released Saturday after an unknown motorist apparently forced her vehicle off of South Hanover Street near Hubble Street at 1130 a m. Police said Laura Hendrick was northbound on South Hanover when her car was cut off by another northbound vehicle. As Hendrick attempted to avoid the other vehicle by going into the right lane, she lost control, left the road, hit a utility pole, rolled over and hit another utility pole. Hendrick, who was wearing a seatbe.t, had to be extricated from the wreckage by the Hastings Fire Department. Police said witnesses reported that a black Buick Regal with a young white female driver and a small child passenger were involved in causing the crash. Anyone witn information leading to the identification of the driver is asked to contact the Hastings City Police Department at M5-5744 or Silent Observer at 1 -800-310-9031. (Banner photo by Jim Jensen) was turned over to authorities in Eaton County, where he was wanted for escape. Kent County authorities are investigating lhe vehicle's theft from Caledonia. Barry County Sheriffs Deputies have requested charges of felonious assault with a COURT NEWS: CONTINUED from page 16 that intention, she intended to harm the child. "I don*: think parental discipline is meant to injure a child.** said Gilbert. **1 disagree with the argument that any time you spank a child, you intend to cause injury." Based on the facts, the injuries to the child and Slack’s alleged admissions, Fisher upheld the bindover. He also granted a defense motion for motor vehicle and fleeing and eluding. possession of marijuana and was sen­ tenced on Nov. 18. 1999, to six months in jail with credit for two days served. But he was released from jail shortly after his sentence due to his health, Beil said. quested a one month adjournment of the case to allow for Hancock to take a drug "He has spent seven to eight days total in jail." said Bell. "I would ask the court • John Robert Jacobs, 20, of Hastings was sentenced to six months in jail on to suspend any additional time." Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava re­ test. He was ordered return to court on the mo;ion on July 13. his conviction of probation violation by violating his curfew. expen witness funds and denied a motion to quash evidence. • Robe7T31cy.'28. of Dowling, was sentenced to spend five months in the Barry County Jail with credit for 19 days served. He was also ordered to spend two years on probation and to pay $1,000 in fines and costs. Bailey pleaded guilty to obtaining the controlled substance Vicaden by fraud using a false prescription at Bosely Pharmacy in Hastings on April 13. "I’ve met with him at previous prelimi­ nary hearings and he seems like a quiet, unassuming fellow," said Cruz. "His criminal history include felonies for drug use such as cocaine. Now. Vicaden seems to be the drug of choice and he's caught with a co-defendant trying to use a false prescription to get it." Cruz added that Bailey has been spot­ ted in various other pharmacies since his Hastings arrest, allegedly trying to perpe­ trate the same scheme. "I think five months is appropriate for him. though I don't think probation would do anything for him," said Cruz. Defense attorney David Makled pointed out that Bailey's behavior indi­ cates a drug problem that has yet to be addressed. "If he's successful, I don't think you'll see him again," said Makled. Bailey said he has recently been re­ united with his oldest son and asked for a chance to prove himself. "You should have the opportunity to get treatment," said Fisher. "In view of your lengthy record. I could send you to prison if you don't." Bailey also was ordered to perform 250 hours of community service work and was allowed work release for the purpose of community service work and sub­ stance abuse counseling. • Jason Betts pleaded guilty to violat­ ing probation by failing to live in an ap­ proved residence and leaving a drug treatment program. Bond was canceled and he will be sentenced July 6. • Lewis Terrebone, 38, of Wayland, pleaded guilty to violating probation by failing to pay his fines and costs. He could be ordered to spend 45 months in prison when he is sentenced July 20. According to Sgt. Tony Stein, Jones was on duly in Middleville when she learned that the stolen car was southbound on M-37 toward the village at about 5:15 p.m. "She located the car on M-37 and eventually it entered the village from the norh," said Stein. "As she attempted to initiate a stop on the vehicle, the vehicle attempted to spin around and ram the patrol uniL" Jones was able to avoid being struck by the car and pursued the Mustang as it traveled cast on Main Street through Middleville's downtown. The chase continued to Grand Rapids Street north to Whitneyville Road. "While on Whitneyville Road, the pursuit reached speeds of approximately 100 miles per hour," said Stein. As it continued west on 108lh Street, lhe boy lost control of the car and it went off the road, coming to rest in a field. Jones and Steensma were able to capture the boy after a short foot pursuit and he Tires slashed, mailbox destroyed YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Five juvenile boys will be charged with malicious destruction of property for allegedly slashing tires on two vehicles and smashing a mailbox with a golf club June 27, according to the Hastings Post of lhe Michigan State Police. All of the 15- and 16-year-old suspects arc residents of the Parker Drive neighborhood, where lhe crimes occurred. Several police officers were called to lhe scene shortly after a trooper responding to the crime report heard the suspects inside a home making a threat to shoot a police officer. In al1, three tires were slashed, one house had eggs thrown onto it and one mailbex was destroyed. Two knives and a golf club were recovered and no injuries were reported. The incident remains under investigation. Police confiscate pot growing operation FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having beer made m the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage maae by Raymond Hayes, single and Lori Ann Harns, single of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagors to Advante National Bank Mortgagee dated the 2nd day of September, A.D 1999. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and Slate of Michigan, on the 14th day of September. A.D 1999. n document number 1035315 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit the 17th day of September. AD. 1998. assigned to Banker's Trust Company of California, thru mesne assign­ ments and recorded in Barry County, in the office of Register of Deeds in document number 1038064 said County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due. at the dale of this notice, for prnapal and interest, the sum of $69,481 00 m dudng interest there on at eight posit three seven five (8 375%) percent per annum And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained m said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 10 day of August. AD . 2000. at 1:00 p.m o'dock said mortgage wil be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to tho highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml Barry County. Michigan, ot the premises desenbed si said mortgage Which said premises are described as follows All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Barry, in the County of Barry and State c<f Michigan and described as follows to wit. A parcel of Land described as commencing 800 feet west of the north 1/4 post of the north­ west 1/4 of section 6. town 1 north, range 9 west, thence west 300 feet, nance south 300 feet, thence east 300 feet, thence north 300 feet, to the place of begnnrig. Barry County. Michigan Commonly known as 6650 Pinelake Tax ID 08-003-006-012-60 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 29. 2000 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO . L PA By Daniel E Best (P58S01) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee 755 W Big Beaver, Suite 310 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 362 6100 (7/27) Mortgage Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made n the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard T. Wiliams. A Married Man and Tamie R. Williams. His Wife, to Capstone Mortgage Corp., mortgage dated December 4. 1998 and recorded December 15. 1998 in Document No. 1022375, Barry County Records said mortgage ts now held by Bunkers Trust Company of California. NA. as Trustee by assignment dated June 14. 2000 and recorded on June 23. 2000 o Document No. 1045871. Barry County Records There is darned to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand One Hundred Sody Six and 04/100 Dollars ($152,166.04) including interest at the rate of 13.3% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereev given that the mortgage wii! be foreclosed by a eaie of the mortgaged premises, or some part of ther . at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse n Hastings. Ml n Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m on August 17. 2000 The premises are located in the Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thornapple Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as Commencing at the East 1/4 Corner of Said Section, thence South 00 Degrees 05 minutes 24 seconds West 1054 72 feet along the East Line of Said Southeast 1/4, Thence South 89 Degrees 06 mnutes 54 seconds West 1917 44 feet along the North Line of NofTke Drive (66 fool wide) to the Point of Beginning. Thence South 89 Degrees 06 minutes 54 seconds West 221 00 feet along said North Line. Thence North 02 Degrees 46 minutes 55 seconds East 327 67 feet along the East bne of Golden Bluff Estates No 1. Thence North 89 Degrees 06 minutes 54 seconds East 200 04 feet. Thence South 00 Degrees 53 min­ utes 06 seconds East 327 0 feet to the Point of Begnmng Sub|ect to a private easement for pub­ lic utilities over the South 10 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLm $600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale Dated July 6 2000 ORLANS ASSOCIATE PC Attorneys fur Bankers Trust Company of California. N A as Trustees As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457 1000 Fie No 210 0018 (8/3) SAVE ON YOUR AUTO & HOME INSURANCE... • Brad Bennett, 28, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to violating probation by failing to report to his probation agent on March 25 and April 5. IRVING TOWNSHIP - A Hastings man stopped for speeding on Irving Road near West State Road June 27 was arrested and charged with possession and delivery and manufacture of marijuana. Troopers said Robert Luna Jr., 27, allegedly had a small amount of marijuana in the vehicle. Upon searching his home in the 1000 block of South Park SlreeL police allegedly discovered a small growing operation in the basement of the home and a larger growing operation upstairs, troopers reported. Police confiscated a total of 15 plants, a growing lamp, paraphernalia, growing equipment and seeds, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Luna was lodged and has been arraigned on lhe charges. HEMP team makes marijuana bust HOPE TOWNSHIP - Acting on an anonymous tip, members of lhe Barry County HEMP Team executed a search warrant a residence on Cedar Creek Road June 25 where officers found several cultivated marijuana plants and processed marijuana. According to lhe Barry County Sheriffs Department, lhe team located a subject at the home, who was taken into custody on related felony and misdemeanor warrants. The estimated street value of the plants seized was $4,000. Also seized was an amount of paraphernalia. The name of the suspect and exact location of the raid is being withheld pending further investigation. Sheriffs Department HEMP officers were assisted during lhe investigation by troopers from the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police and the Battle Creek State Police K-9 unit. Woman sleeps through break-in of home HASTINGS - A woman who was asleep in her bedroom between 3 a.m. and 2 p.m. June 22 awoke to find that someone had taken a compact disk/radio player from the room, according to a report by the Hastings City Police Department. The woman told police she had placed her clothes on top of the player just prior to going to bed that morning and that when she awoke, the clothes were moved and lhe player was gone. She also discovered that someone had entered her home in the 600 block of East Bond Street by removing a screen from an open porch window. Upon further investigation, she reported that an 8 mm camera and case worth $300 is also missing from a cabinet. "The screen on the front porch window was tom and a glass plant holder was knocked over and broken,” police reported. Police have no suspects and the incident remains under investigation. City police officers are also investigating the theft of golf clubs and a suitcase from the front porch of another home in the 600 block of North Church street re­ ported June 21. Florida man hurt In motorcycle crash HASTINGS - An 85-year-old Hastings woman was issued a citation for failing to yield to a motorcycle rider Thursday. June 22 when she allegedly pulled out from a cross street and struck him on North Broadway at about 1:12 p.m. Kenneth Newton of Ft. Myers, Fla., was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he was treated, admitted and discharged to home. Clarissa Porritt allegedly caused the crash when she entered the roadway from Grant Street and struck lhe side of the 1998 Harley Davidson. • Charles Hancock. 48. of Hickory Comers, had his motion to be released I//you have your personal auto on^ homeowners insuronce with us, both policies will cost you less lfxc/ujrve/y for Michigan drivers and homeowners from jail denied. According to Hancock's attorney. Cur­ tis Bell. Hancock has suffered a scries of from Farm Bureau Insuronce Coll now strokes and does not have a good progno­ Lam Neil, sis.. "I don't think he's going to recover." CLU, CHFC said Bell Hancock was convicted last year of Phone: MS-3443 JWW Miiung Your Future More PrethcUM Sc* Street Ml 49058 tjrntn i Man finds unclaimed items in garage HASTINGS - A man who entered his garage Sunday, June 25, found items that were not there the day before, including a television set, a knife and marijuana seeds, according to a report by the Hastings City Police Department. Police seized the items and anyone with information about the unclaimed items can call the Hastings City Police Department at 945-5744 �Page 18 - The Hast Jigs Banner - Thursday. July 6. 2000 Radar display trailer aims to curb speeding motorists by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Motorists inside the city limits of Hast­ ings may have been surprised recently to see their speed displayed on a new ma­ chine added recently to the Hastings they’re going 35, but then they don't pay attention to the sign down the road that says 25 mph," said Leedy. He added that the device is not outfit­ ted with cameras, so no speeders are having their pictures taken. "Its just to get them to slow down," he said. Leedy said his department hands out an average number of speeding tickets and is willing to work with motorists in certain circumstances. "I wouldn't say we give out a lot of tickets," he said. "The officers will try to cut motorists a little slack. If they're go­ City Police Force. The solar powered radar display trailer has been leased by the city in an attempt to respond to citizen complaints about speeding traffic in various neighbor­ hoods, said Hastings City Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. "Of the other jurisdictions we've talked to which use them, they've had positive comments that it helps motorists slow down," said Leedy. "We've elected to give it a go as a deterrent. Safety is the conditions, time of day, traffic volume, location and number of pedestrians in the area. "If school has just gotten out and there are children in the area and someone is speeding excessively, they'll be less likely to cut some slack, but if it's 2 a.m.. they may or may not." Leedy said. A Davis Construction employee work­ ing on the bridge in the north end of Nashville was buried up to his thighs in a hole about 10 feet deep Friday afternoon when the sides caved in on him. The accident occurred at 1:04 p.m. He said he was not injured and was not transported to any hospital. According to the Nashville Police determines its effectiveness. "Another way we respond to those re­ ports is to post a patrol car in those areas to run radar or laser," Leedy said. So far, some motorists who have en­ countered the device have responded by adjusting their speed to the legal limit. Motorists passing by a radar trailer can see whether or not they're exceeding the speed limit in Hastings now that the city has leased the device to help curb problems with speeding. There are only 14 Firehawk Convertibles throughout the U.S. and we have 2 of them!!! ► LSI V8 engine with 330 horsepower ► Ram Air hood with functional scoops ► Dual hood-mounted heat extractors ► 17*x9" chrome-plated wheels feature Firehawk logo ► Performance exhaust system with dual-dual tips JH Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 320 North Michigan Avenue Hastings. Michigan 49056 Fous Exnmnoxs is a Famiii Tudiw*. * y pontiac Oldsmobile or toll tree 1-888-494-5539 and traffic directed through the newer side. CHILD POVERTY... continued from page 3 ages 1-14 compared to 25 in the nation. The low birth weight rate was 7.7 percent of all births in the state, compared to 7.5 ► Firehawk dash plaque and 2 keyfobs ages 0-5 in Barry County, 5,880 ages 6-12 and 4,246 ages 13-17. The unemployment rate that year was 3.5 petvent. The median household income for 1995 was $37,338. There were 335 children in publicly subsidized day care. A total of 970 children were receiving food stamps. 392 were receiving public assis­ tance, and 1,733 were medically insured GMC (616) 948-8000 Today dent. Construction on the tridge continues, and officials on the project say the side still being finished should be complete by the second week of July. After that is complete, the other side will be fixed, in the nation. According to Kids Count 1997 statistics for Barry County, there were 4,239 children ERIC DRElSBACH NEW CAR MGRPRES0EN1 DONGENTRY USED CAR MGR • DAJ.E WALLEY BUSINESS MGR CHRIS SHERMAN SALES • PETE SMITH. SALES • TONY LARSON SALES LOCALLY OWNED A OPERATED Coll Chief Garry Barnes, the man was res­ cued shortly after the accident and was sitting in a truck when the Nashville Ambulance and police arrived. The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) has been called in to investigate the acci­ ► Firestone Firehawk P275/40/17ZE tires ► Firehawk exterior graphics and hood emblem "Whehe Euceeoms when writing tickets are the weather Construction worker unharmed in accident main objective." Leedy said the device is being placed in neighborhoods that generate a high volume of complaints about speeders and it is feedback from lhe residents which Some of those same motorists, however, have failed to again adjust their speed, according to the next posted limit. "They may look down and make sure ing 10 over, sometimes they'll cut five off. Each case is different." Leedy said factors taken into account SAUS HOMES: Mon & Wed until 8 Tue, Thu & Fri until 6 Saturday until 2 samouK; Mon & Wed 8-7 Tie, Thu & Fri 6-5 through the federal Medicaid program. Twenty-nine percent of elementary chil­ dren, 21.6 percent of middle school chil­ dren, and 10.5 percent of high school chil­ dren in the county were receiving free or subsidized lunches. Two percent of the children in the county received inadequate prenatal care and 6.3 percent were low birth-weight babies, ac­ cording to the Kids Count statistics. And in 1995, there were 95 substantiated victims of child abuse or neglect in the county and a total of 710 families investi­ gated for possible abuse and/or neglect RAISE EXTRA CASH FAST! Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call Us at.. 945-9554 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-07-13.pdf 985835413903f260eda9363ad5aab1fa PDF Text Text Hastings schools talk AIDS policy Political campaign letters increase See Story on Page 2 See Letters. Pages 4&5 McCarty an All-Star gridder See Story on Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HAb iii^S THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2000 VOLUME 147, NO. 28 News Briefs: July 23 service to bless animals The congregation of Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church will have Ha annual "Blessing of the An­ imals" celebration at 8:30 ajn. Sun­ day. July 23. The Rev. Pr. Richard Valls will of­ ficiate at the ceremony, which is in­ tended Ij pay respect to companion animals, all creatures great and small, and the trrtr. plants, soil, wa­ ter and air, in the Catholic tradition of St Francis of Assisi. All humans and other life forms are invited, but those who attend are asked to be in control of their animals at the ser­ vice. Those who do not have pets or liv­ ing companions also are welcome to take part in the ceremony. The Great Oak Catholic Church is located 10 miles north of Battle Creek between North Avenue a>d Mod oa Ucey W. The service will be held outdoors in the tree-lined churchyard over­ looking the rolling countryside. In case of inclement weather, the ser­ vice will be canceled. For more information, call Kay Doyle at (616) 738-3116. ’Last Friday’ special slated Ail candidates with Aug. 8 primary election contests for a seal on the Barry Coun’y Board of Commission­ ers are being invited to a special edition forum of the Hist Friday se­ ries July 28 at noon at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jeffeison street in Hastings. The candidates who will be in races for board seats in the primary are Linda Watson and Tom Wilkin­ son in the First District; James French and William Crisher II in the ANNER PRICE 50* Raw sewage dumped into Thornapple River by Mary McDonough Staff Writer A failure in the electrical system at the Hastings Wastewater Treatment Plant early Monday resulted in an estimated 175,000 gallons of untreated sewage spilling into the Thomapple River. Raw sewage ran into the river from 10 a.m. to I p.m. Monday, according to Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield. The Barry/Eaton District Health Department was notified and at 4 p.m. Monday issued a prohibition against people having any body contact with the river. Jim Rutherford, director of environ­ mental health for the health department, said tests to determine the level of contamination indicated Wednesday that the river water is "normal for inland lakes and streams." and if the results of a second set of tests arc the same, the ban on swimming should be lifted today (Thursday). Rutherford said that while 175,000 gal­ lons "docs seem like a lot of sewage, some health dcpM.!r.,cnu do.»t oen uac; if (a spill) is less than a half million or million gallons." "We took a cautious approach because this body of water is a little smaller compared to the Grand River." The warning against body contact with the river extends from the point of entry of the sewage at the wastewater treatment plant north to the Barry County line. The treatment plant is located at the north end of Cass Street on the west side of Hastings. The county line is located on 108th Street near Caledonia. Rutherford said he heard no reports of people having problems along the river as a result of the spill. Whispering Waters Campground and Canoe Livery, located on the Thomapple River north of Hastings, suspended canoeing, kayaking and tubing through today (Thursday) as a result of the spill, according to campground owner Roger Vilmont. Vilmonl, while praising the city’s quick response to the incident, said he was concerned that he was not notified of the spill. The incident “points out the need for some sort of emergency notification system with a call list.” he said. Vilmonl said it also would have been helpful if written notices had been posted at two public accesses to the river off Airport and Irving Roads and at the Irving dam. "There are people fishing all the time at the dam,” he said. "There should have been some notification there." Rutherford said that the health departmenl docs what it can to let the public know about such spills. The media was contacted, as were some downstream properties, he said. "Typically well take See SEWAGE, continued page 3 County fair starts Saturday Amusement rides are always a key attraction at the Barry County Fair, which gets underway on a limited basis this Saturday and continues through July 22. The rides start at 4 p.m. Monday. In addition, fairgoers can enjoy the 4-H and open class exhibits, small and large animal livestock sales, grandstand shows and more. The fairgrounds are located on M-37, between Hastings and Middleville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) State rep. candidates Bailey, Newell agree on most issues by David T. Young Editor They are in perhaps the most hotly contested race in the Aug. 8 primary election in Barry County, but there really aren't many political differences between Jim Bailey and Gary Newell. An audience of more than 100 people found that out July 7 at the First Friday forum that featured the two Republican Party candidates for 87th District Stale Representative. At one point in the program. Newell, noting that the two had been agreeing on issues so often, facetiously suggested he "give Jim a hug." Bailey quipped in re­ The winner of the Bailey-Newell pri­ ply, "Just a handshake." At another point, Newell remarked. "I mary clash still must clear one more hurdle. Democratic opponent Henry Sanchez, in the November general elec­ feel like a recording." Though they did demonstrate some subtle differences, they were in virtual agreement on a variety of issues such as gay rights, the death penally, unfunded slate mandates, land use. school vouch­ ers, public employee pensions, use of to­ bacco settlement money, campaign fi­ nance reform, abortion and the soaring prices of gasoline. Newell, a retired commander of Hast­ ings post of the Michigan State Police, and Bailey, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners for the last six years, arc vying for the right to succeed State Rep. Terry Geiger from the 87th District. Geiger is stepping down because of term limits. Second District; Sandy James and BUI Cook in the Third District; Jeff MacKenzie and Wayne Curtis in the Fifth District; Emmet Herrington, tion. There were a few areas in which Bai­ ley and Newell outlined subtle differ­ ences: • Though he was presented with some hostile questions from local gun enthusi­ asts, Newell said. "I consider myself pro­ gun. I support the right to keep guns." However, he said he considers carrying a concealed weapon a separate issue. "The current system has a lot of flaws in it. There are inequities across the state in how it's interpreted." He said he doesn't believe in taking away control from local gun boards. See CANDIDATES, cont. page 3 Trial court system finances still ‘excellent’ Thomas Wing and Randy Murphy in the Seventh District, and Wayne Adams and James Alden in the Eighth District. All are Republicans. Four of the eight sitting commis­ sioners decided against seeking a>v otber two-year term, including John Barnett in the First District. Robert Wenger in the Second District, by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Once again, the Barry County Trial Court has kepi its yearly expenses under budget and had more revenues than ex­ James Bailey in the Fourth District and Rod Goebel in the Eighth Dis­ pected. Circuit Court Judge James H. Fisher cases by 347. The number of people op­ erating vehicles while under the influ­ ence of liquor remained about the same trict. Therefore, there will be a least four new faces on the County Board in January 2001. gave a report about the Trial Court’s "ex­ cellent" year to the County Board of as 1998, with 495 cases. The Circuit Court Division had 1,365 Commissioners Tuesday. Overall, in 1999, trial court "expenses were under budget by $87,000, not count­ ing the Child Care Fund, which was roughly $70,000 under budget." Fisher new cases and Fisher called last year’s caseload "relatively flat." Personal pro­ tection orders increased by 11 percent and felonies decreased by 7 percent. In family court, more cases are in the juvenile area than in probate. Fisher The First Friday series, hosted by Jim Pino and the Barry County Democratic Committee and co-spon­ sored by the Banner and the Barry County futuring Committee, usually is held on the First Friday of each month, but because of the impor­ tance of the upcoming primary elec­ tion, two programs are planned this month and another for Aug. 4. The forum July 7 was for two slate repre­ sentative candidates and nest mon­ th's program will be with Second District Congressional candidate Robert Shrauger, a Democrat who is challenging incumbent Peter Hoek­ stra. told the County Board. Revenues coming into the court sys­ tem were about $75,000 more than antic­ ipated last year. "The Circuit Division expenditures were nearly $52,000 (13.7 percent) under budget, the Family Division expenditures were $42,000 (7.7 percent) under budget, and the District Division expenditures Five gardens ‘on tour’ CAdditional) News Briefs (appear on page 2) Terri Albrecht watches fish swim in the backyard pond, fed by a waterfall, at the Hastings home she and her sister. Sue. share. Their garden wonderland - full of sun-loving perennials in the front of the house and shade-relishing plants that thrive in garden rooms' in the back - is one of five area gardens that will be open to the public Saturday, July 22 when the Thomapple Garden Club holds its third annual 'Day in the Garden' tour from 10 a m. to 4 p.m. Tickets. $5 per person, are available at Alfresco, Dreisbach Motors. Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce and Jonny Conoon's Italian Eatery, all in Hastings. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) were $25,000 (3.9 percent) under budget. The Child Care Fund (to help troubled children) was $70,000 under budget, based on the stale fiscal year, and $76,600 under budget based on the county fiscal year." he said in the report. Fisher said that it is interesting to note that expenses in the Circuit Division were $42,000 lower last year than they were in 1995 before the court began con­ solidating functions. "This is the case even though there have been salary in­ creases to staff every year." District Court had 10,486 new cases last year, but the overall caseload de­ clined by 1.682 cases, primarily due to a decline of 1,182 traffic tickets. Felonies declined by 69 cases and general civil said. The trend in probate is that more people are going to trusts to avoid pro­ bate proceedings altogether, he noted. "What we’re seeing is a reflection of the changes in society. We have more complicated cases involving guardian­ ships with family disputes over the care of aging parents, for example...We con­ tinue to see a breakdown of our family units..." The caseload for the Family Court Di­ vision, with 933 new cases, dropped 13 percent last year, but out-of-home placements rose from 64 to 65. "Residential care (for children who need placement outside of their families) has increased dramatically, from $102,000 in 1997 to $289,000 in 1998. Residential care is required in severe cases of abuse/neglect or delinquency," See TRIAL COURT, cont. page 2 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 13. 2000 TRIAL COURT, continued from page 1 Changes in communicable disease policy proposed for Hastings schools by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Changes in the way the Hastings School District handles staff or students who have communicable diseases such as AIDS or tuberculosis were proposed at the Hastings School Board meeting Monday. The changes tighten up the time frame in which the district responds to a situa­ tion in which a student or staff person has a disease that could potentially in­ fect other staff and/or students, according to School Superintendent Carl Schoesscl. Schocssel said the changes were made in response to a request by the state to have local school district policies com­ ply with a statewide communicable dis­ ease policy. He said he believes the statewide policy was instituted in re­ sponse to problems other districts have had in the state dealing with the question of whether a student or staff person with AIDS should be allowed to attend school. The Hastings School District's com­ municable disease policy has been in ef­ fect since 1986, but has never been up­ dated. Schocssel said. I: has also never had to be used. The policy calls for a re­ view panel to be set up that would de­ cide whether an infected staff member or student could continue attending school. The review panel has to consist of the physician treating the affected individ­ ual, a physician with expertise about the disease being considered, and a physi­ cian representing either the local or state health department. If a student is involved, the panel must also have on it the director of educa­ tional services, the principal of the build­ ing in which the student attends, the stu­ dent's parents, guardians or representa­ tives, and a student advocate approved by the parents/guardians. If the affected child is a special education student, a member of the student's individualized educational planning committee must also be on the review panel. If a staff member is involved, the panel must also have the director of edu­ cational services, the director of opera­ Pro-gun rights rally is July 28 A&iiiiOMaL.. News BRIEFS: Japanese singer to visit Showcase An evening of gospel music featur­ ing Yasu Oda from Japan, Tammy Richardson and Tennille Anderson will be held at 6.30 tonight (ThursttaOtovJNtoknl Musicians1 Showcase at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. Yasu Oda is a singer, songwriter and guitarist. He sang in Japan with his group The Messengers for 20 years. In 1989, he came to California to attend Bible school. After that, he was the pastor of East Lansing Japanese Christian Church until last year. Rev. Oda, who now lives in Cold­ water, will be joined for the Hastings concert by Ed Spreeman on key­ board. Spreeman is the music minis­ ter at Whole Life Christian Fellow­ ship in Sturgis. Oda will be singing original songs and hymns in both Japanese and En­ glish. This is his first appearance at the Showcase. Tammy Richardson, of the Freeport area, is a veteran of numer­ ous Showcases. Opening the evening will be Tennille Anderson of the Hastings area. She writes and sings her own Christian music. Backing her up will be Gary Metzger on acoustic guitar. Seating at the Showcase is avail­ able on a first-come, first-served ba­ sis. Broadway group to be at Fountain "Afternoon on Broadway," a group of local musicians and singers, will perform familiar show tunes at the next session of the "Fridays at the Fountain" series this Friday in down­ town Hastings. The program will resume Friday, July 14, from 11:30 a.m. to I p.m. af­ ter a one-week hiatus because of the Fourth of July holiday. The group of local singers will present a variety of tunes from Broadway musicals. The group per­ formed together last March to raise funds ($1,100) to support the Tho.napple Arts Council's Youth Theatre Guild as they did for the previous two years. Singers who performed in that benefit included Peg Hemerling, Doug Acker, Paula Allerding, Bret and Becky Hoxworth, Nathan Robbc, Gary Robbc, Kathryn Mix and Shelly Dickinson. The free summer gatherings, jointly sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County and the City of Hastings, are held each Friday during the traditional lunch period on the County Courthouse lawn. The entertainment is free and of­ fered in a casual setting near the courthouse fountain. A pro-Second Amendment rally will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, July 28, at the Barry County Conserva­ tion Club, 1180 Cook Road, Hast­ ings. Those interested in the gun rights issue are invited to come hear local and state candidates speak on the is­ sues. The event, sponsored by the Ted Nugent United Sportsmen of Amer­ ica, Brassroots and the Barry County Citizens for Second Amendment and Firearms Rights, also is intended to present information on "What yru can do to help defend the Second Amendment as nobly as it has pro­ tected us for more than 200 years." according to a spokesperson. For more information, call 795­ 4457 or (616) 241-8263. .JRelay forUfe»n is Aug. 11-12 mu< This year's Barry County Relay for Life will be held Friday and Satur­ day, Aug. 11 and 12, at the Hastings High School athletic field. Businesses, hospitals, churches, social and civic groups, neighbor­ hoods and families form teams of 10 or more members and then for 24 hours a representative from each team will walk or jog on the track at scheduled limes, usually for an hour. The participants collect donations and pledges to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The 24-hour relay fund-raising event begins at 6 p.m. Friday each year with a special "Victory Lap" for cancer survivors. A luminary cere­ tional services, the staff member's em­ ployee association representative, the staff member, and his or her representa­ tive. In addition to shortening the period in which a review panel is formed, the pro­ posed changes also shorten the time that any appeals take. The policy requires that the review panel make a recommendation to the su­ perintendent as to the disposition of the situation, and the superintendent make a final determination whether the student or staff person will be allowed to stay in school. The superintendent’s decision can then be appealed to the school board. The policy calls for any student or staff person who is suspected of having a dis­ ease or infection which poses a serious and immediate health threat to others in the school to be "excluded immediately from school or the work place until the person's physician submits a written rec­ ommendation that attendance at school or at the work place should be contin­ ued." A physician selected by the district must concur with the attending physi­ cian’s recommendation for the student or staff person to be reinstated. If the matter requires review by a panel, the panel has to meet no later than five school days from the date of the decision or request to have a panel review the situation. According to the policy, when a case comes before the school board, the board has to comply with the guidelines of state and fcrdal agencies in its proce­ dures for accommodating students and staff members who have communicable diseases and infections which pose a health threat. The policy also requires that the iden­ tity of a staff member or student who does have a communicable disease not be revealed publicly. The policy also states that "in order to avoid unfounded rumors and misunder­ standings. when a suspected case of a communicable disease or infection that poses a risk is confirmed for a student or staff member, the superintendent shall initiate procedures to educate students, staff members, parents and other resi­ dents of the school district about the dis­ ease and its transmission, but confiden­ tiality regarding life specific situation shall be maintained." In other business Monday, the board accepted the resignation of high school assistant principal and community edu­ cation coordinator Cheri Meier, middle school phys cd teacher Joe Steenhuysen and middle school language arts/social studies teacher Cheryl Zcrbel. All of them left to take positions in other school districts. is scheduled for 9:30 that The board also voted to readmit two students, one to Central Elementary and one to Hastings Middle School, who were expelled last yeai for making bomb threats. Another middle school student expelled after she was discovered with illegal drugs in school last year was also readmitted. The board approved the election of board officers. They remain the same as last year: President. Patricia Endsley. Vice President, Michael Hubert; Secre­ evening, in remembrance of those who have battled or lost to cancer. A special team captains' meeting is planned for 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, at the Hastings High School lec­ tary. Donald Myers and Treasurer, Eu­ gene Haas. The board also approved a change in the student discipline policy that allows the district to record in a student's per­ ture hall. For more information about donat­ ing or participating, call Donna Long at 948-8591 or Marcia Mellen at 948-9025. manent record any occasions when the student was suspended for 10 days by the board or had other disciplinary action by the board taken against him or her. And the board approved the schedule of its meetings for the coming year: Aug. 28 at Hastings Middle School, Sept. 18 at Northeastern; Oct. 23 at Pleasantview. Nov. 20 at Southeastern. Dec. 18 al Hast­ ings Middle School. Jan. 15 at Star. Feb. 19 al Central, March 19 at Hastings High School, April 16 at Pleasantview. May 21 at Hastings Middle School and June 12 at Hastings Middle School. mony 'Civil War Days* will be July 22-23 Historic Charlton Park will focus on the Underground Railroad during its annual "Civil War Days" weekend, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 22 and 23. The program. "Signs. Symbols and Strengths: The Underground Rail­ road." will enable visitors to visit a series of 13 ’'stations.” beginning at the village's Sixberry House. Each station will offer a brief talk by a historically dressed interpreter and hands-on activities. Topics at the stations will include packing for the journey. African cultural influences, abolitionists, music, symbols, cloth­ ing. quilts, important people in the Underground Railroad movement and storytelling. The Underground Railroad was a loosely organized effort to help American slaves escape to freedom he said. "While the number of cases have not risen, the court has noted a def­ inite trend toward more severe cases." such as sex offenses, assaultive cases and serious property offenses. Fisher also noted that a number of new programs were implemented last year to improve services to the families and children the court serves. For example. Friend of the Court, which served more than 3,600 families last year, offers an "Enhanced Orientation Program" for par­ ents who are starting the divorce process, to try to help them and their children ad­ just to the changes involved, he said. A new "Children in the Middle" counseling program provides help for parents to im­ prove communication and cooperation with each other to enhance family life for children of divorced parents. "We find that so frequently when par­ ents arc having problems with custody or visitation, it's almost always an issue of communications." Fisher told the board. "So the goal of these two programs is to try to improve communications between parents so that these problems do not arise. Of course, the beneficiaries of that are the children involved who have par­ ents who are hopefully cooperative..." The Family Court Division's programs to help troubled children are primary rea­ sons why the Child Care Fund was under budget for the second consecutive year. Fisher said, while other area counties are several hundreds of thousands of dollars in the red. Family Court Judge Richard Shaw and Court Administrator Bob Nida continue "their rather extensive program they have designed to keep children in their homes and in the community rather than placing them in a residential-type setting," Fisher said. Some of those programs include the Family Court Division's home-based de­ tention (29 cases last year) and home in­ tensive care programs (27 cases) as well as its Wraparound (21 cases) and men­ toring programs and the Youth Service Bureau, which handled 104 cases, result­ ing in more than $500,000 in savings for out-of-homc placements. "The idea behind these services is to reduce or eliminate the need for very costly residential or other out-of-home placements and to help the children and families by providing intensive services to the children and families. They have been very successful in achieving these goals," Fisher said. "This is a continuing area of concern because the number of p’acements re­ mains high, even though requests for court action have declined." he said in the report. The District Court Division "is the largest single source of revenue in the court system," Fisher said, "and a large share of the dollars transmitted to the county are the result of enforcement of probation orders.” Currently, three probation officers su­ pervise about 800 cases. The court has asked the County Board to consider as soon is possible a $4,000 reclassification of one of the probation officers to a pro­ bation supervisor position to oversee the work. "This would not necessitate any partment of Corrections community placement programs, and the county is paid for each day served after sentenc­ ing. "Some counties cannot take full ad­ vantage of this program because their jails are full. Our court constantly moni­ tors the jail population, and it has been consistently below capacity, so there has been space available to house these of­ fenders locally." Fisher, in the report, said the Trial Court is "thankful that the Board of Commissioners has recognized the im­ portance of an excellent court system to the community, and has supported our ef­ forts to consolidate operations, upgrade equipment and facilities and improve service to the public. Together, we are making a difference." County Board Chairman Jim Bailey told Fisher that the savings by the coun­ ty's trial court is "very much the excep­ tion" compared to other counties. "Il's a good report and we appreciate the courts and the staffing and all the hard work that they did, too," Bailey said. "We appreciate your support as well," Fisher said. "You really have been help­ ful to us." Commissioner Rod Goebel com­ mended the work of the Judicial Council (comprised of county judges and admin­ istrators), and Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie, chairman of the County Board's Finance Committee, thanked the courts for "being so wise with the tax­ payers' money... You’ve probably returned nearly enough (money) to pay for the upgrade in the Friend of the Court (facility)." Fisher also praised the cooperation of County Clerk Debbie Smith, who attends Judicial Council meetings and works with the court to resolve problems, u "In many areas aMhfc.HateXbe county derk and the circuit court have substan­ tial disputes, they don't cooperate with each other, they have turf fights," he said. In Lapeer Co< nty. the clerk has sued the circuit court. A $195,000 benefit, not accounted for in the court budget, is the 26,000 hours of community service work performed in the county last year by Circuit Court probationers. Much of the free labor has benefited the Courthouse, Charlton Park, the jail and other county facilities. The dollar value of their work was derived by figuring the cost at $7.50 per hour if the county had to pay for the work. Local Red Cross Chapter reorganizes The American Red Cross of West Cen­ tral Michigan has announced changes in its organization in Barry County. A local advisory board that has guided the agency through the transition from an independent Barry County Chapter to part of a consolidated four-county chapter is be­ ing disbanded. Services will now be di­ rected by local volunteers assigned more specific responsibilities and coordinated by full-time paid Services Manager Gayle Marsh, who is based in a Hastings office. Marsh is enthusiastic about prospects for growth in local Red Cross services in the year ahead. She notes that plans arc being made for new and exciting programs. The Red Cross has been an active pres­ ence in Barry County since 1917, provid­ ing disaster relief, blood collection, and health and safety education. According to Chapter Chair Jerry Rohcn, "The Red Cross is committed to remaining part of the community - to being there whenever and wherever people need help." Members of the advisory board, many of whom were active in the local chapter, have been asked to stay involved its a chair or member of a committee ur as a direct service provider. Those who have served on the advisory board include Ardith Baum, Milt LaVictor, Debra James, Pam Sease, Bill Johnson, Becky Lumbert, Cindi Hammond. Everil Manshum, Terry Miller, Pat Doezema, Neil Braendle, Steve Radant, Jeff VanAman, Steve Wales, Trudy Henry. Cheri Meyer and Foss While. Rohen emphasized that these advisory board members have ensured emergency services for the citizens of Barry County during some difficult limes and deserve the thanks and appreciation of the community. Anyone interested in learning more about opportunities to volunteer for a single pro­ ject or longer term involvement is asked to call Marsh at the Barry County Service Center, 945-3122. Blaze destroys upper level of Nashville home The upper level of a Nashville home was destroyed by fire Saturday though its origin is still under investigation, said Nashville-Maple Grove-Castleton Fire Chief Bill Wilson. ”1 don't suspect any foul play," he said about the blaze at the comer of Durkee and Francis streets. Wilson, who was unable to provide the names of the home’s owners, said a woman and some other family members were in the house when the fire was dis­ covered and that they were able to es­ cape unharmed. "It was all confined to the upstairs," said Wilson. "There was some water damage to the downstairs." Wilson had no estimate on the cost to repair the home, but said it was not ruled from the South. It was most active from the 1830s to the end of the Civil War. The program will be presented by the Michigan Soldiers’ Aid Society a total loss. The fire department had the fire out by 5:30 p.m. and did not ask for assistance from any other fire agency, Wilson said. re-enactment group. Park entry fees will be charged. For more information, call the park at 945-3775. additional appropriation to the court to cover the added expense." Fisher said. The county also received a record $183,226, an increase of $43,668, from Prison Diversion Reimbursements from the state. That revenue is a direct result of the sentencing policies of the court, Fisher said, even though it is not cred­ ited to the court's budget. The state reimburses the county for housing certain types of sentenced felons in the county jail instead of sending them to prison, he said. "The most com­ mon type of offender is the third offense drunk driver. A 12-month jail sentence generally keeps them locked up longer than a prison sentence due to the De­ No one was hurt when this home at the comer of Durkee and Francis streets in Nashville was heavily damaged by fire Saturday. (Photo by Lori Silsbee) The residents are unable to stay in the insured home due to the lack of electric­ ity caused by the wires being burned, Wilson said. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 13. 2000 - Pag. 3 State Rep. candidates Bailey, Newell agree on most issues, continued Bailey was accused of changing his stance on local gun boards, as Newell pointed to an article in the Banner last winter that quoted him as saying he was for local gun board control on carrying a concealed weapon. Bailey denied the charge, saying he supported the state constitution's provision for a right to own and bear arms and he suppons local boards over "equivalent boards" else­ where. He also said the Banner article could have contained errors. • Newell noted that he had received the endorsement of the Michigan Farm Bureau. He said he supports "having suf­ ficient farm land for our needs... we need energy sources, water and the ability to make food." Bailey said, "There are a lot Jels in saving family farm land, bta solu­ tion isn't just to go out and purchase farm land, we need to find markets to make farming more profitable." Bailey is more hostile than Newell to the proposed "Right to Farm" Act, as it was written in Lansing last year because he feels it would infringe on local con­ trol. "I don't believe it should be legislated from Lansing." he said. He also said the bill would favor fac­ tory farms over family farms. "Even fanners are opposed to this," Bailey said. Newell, by contrast, said he agrees it is important to preserve local control, but "We must set statewide standards" on farm land use. • Newell said that philosophically Bai­ ley has talked a lot about the sanctity of individual rights, but "There has to be a balance between that and the good of the community." • Newell accused Bailey and the County Board of Commissioners of "dragging their feet" on getting the new animal shelter built. "The community wanted it done," he said. "I don't want to meddle, but you have to plan." • He also accused Bailey and the County Board of having a poor record on economic development. The county pulled out of the Joint Economic Devel­ opment Commission several years ago. Since then the city has been gaining plenty of money for state and federal grants while the county has been stag­ nant in that area. "If* been five or six years, and the county still doesn't have an economic policy that Tm aware of," Newell said. • He also criticized the County Board for buying and holding on to property without saying what it will do with it. Bailey responded, "You purchase property when you can, when it's avail­ able. You don't wait until there is a need." Both were referring to several houses and properties the county bought on the same block in Hastings as the old City Hall building. Bailey defended his record on the an­ imal shelter, saying that it had been a problem for more than 20 years, long be­ fore he served, and now it was being re­ solved. He defended his overall record in county government, noting that ifs in good Financial shape, which wasn't the case when he was first elected in 1994. Newell later said, "I'm glad to see the county's in good Financial shape, but the whole country is in good financial shape. The economy has been rolling along." • Bailey touted his experience in county government as good training for going to Lansing. He said he's had to learn to work with people in being a pub­ lic servant for the last six years. Newell said he doesn't believe any particular job prepares someone to go to Lansing. He said he has served in the U.S. Air Force, in the State Police, most recently as commander, and has served on task forces and committees, including the Barry County 911 Board, last year as chairman. He said he has negotiated contracts and worked on successful millage campaigns. • Newell was asked if he violated the law earlier this year by campaigning and soliciting funds while he was still a Michigan State Police commander. His response was, "I have not accepted any illegal campaign funds," adding that he had checked with officials in Lansing on the matter. Otherwise, the forum brought out how much the two candidate agreed with one another on issues and weren't really very different: • Double dipping — Both stand another public pension if elected. now has a pension from the state Bailey has one for service in to gain Newell police. county government. Newell said. "I earned that pension, just as much as someone who works for General Motors." Bailey pointed out that his pension from the county only amounts to about $112 a month, • Abortion — Both are pro-life, but Newell, in answer to a question, said his one exception is to save the life of the mother. • School vouchers — Both favor par­ ents' freedom of choice on where their kids can go to school, but have reserva­ tions about the "Kids First Yes" voucher State representative candidate Gary Newell (right) talks with host Jim Pino before the start of the First Friday forum. Jim Bailey (right), candidate for state representative, goes over some forum ground rules with moderator Fred Jacobs. proposition that • Unfunded state mandates — Both agreed that local governments arc un­ necessarily burdened financially with state mandates. • Gay rights — Both are not friendly to this movement. Bailey said, "I cannot will appear on the November ballot. • The death penalty — Both support it under certain limited circumstances. • Campaign finance reform — Both favor some kind of limit in contributions, but neither sees any pressing need for change. Bailey said he has turned down contributions from Political Actions Committees (PACs). • Health care — Both agree that it's an important issue, but they oppose gov­ ernment "giveaways." However, Bailey noted that when poor patients are turned down at the doctor’s office, they can go to the emergency room, where they are guaranteed care, but it's much more ex­ pensive to society. Both agreed that the tobacco settle­ ment money should be used for health care rather than scholarships, thereby disagreeing with Gov. John Engler. • Gas prices — Bailey said they started to ccme down when oil compa­ nies were asked to show their books. He said there needs to be legislation to help America move away from dependence on foreign oil. Newell accused the oil companies of gouging the public. But he said he agrees with Gov. John Engler about not eliminating the state gas tax because that's revenue for the schools. support recognizing same sex marriage. I believe, just as any God-fearing Chris­ tian, that you can't go forth and populate the earth with a couple of guys." If the Michigan Legislature had a bill similar to Vermont's, to recognize civil unions between people of the same sex, Newell said, "fm against granting bene­ fits... Fd be inclined to vote against iL" is a member of a cult because he’s a Mormon, Newell pointed out that the Citizens for Traditional Values, a con­ servative Christian group, endorsed both him and Bailey, but Newell did not an­ swer the question. The candidates' forum was hosted by Jim Pino of the Barry County Demo­ cratic Committee. The moderator was Fred Jacobs of J-Ad Graphics, publishers of the Banner. Another forum, this one for candidates for County Board of Commissioners, is planned for noon Friday, July 28, at the Thomas Jefferson Hall. When asked if be though his opponent Raw sewage dumped into the Thornapple, continued from page 1 into consideration recreational properties and contact them and let them know ex­ actly what happened." He said Whispering Waters was not contacted because the person making the property notifications was doing so at night at home, and didn't have a phone book listing Whispering Waters* phone number. The campground contacted the health department Tuesday morning and was advised of the spill, he said. As far as written notices are concerned, Rutherford said, "when you're looking at a 10-mile stretch of river, it gets a little difficult to place signs." Rutherford said the Kent County Health Department was notified of the spill in case it war.'ed to do testing north of the Barry County line. But Rutherford said the spill probably did not affect the river that far north. The Thomapple River flows north from Hastings into the Grand River, but the latter probably suffered no ill effects from the spill, Rutherford said. Mansfield said Grand Rapids has typi­ cally been plagued by sewage overflows into the Grand River, but has taken steps in recent years to reduce such incidents and now usually doesn't have a problem unless there's a particularly heavy rainfall. Rain Monday evening probably helped dilute the sewage contaminants in the river, Vilmonl said. In regards to the spill, he said, "in terms of the percentage of water flow down the river I seriously doubt there will be any impact" on the river from the spill. Vilmonl said that normally the river is "pretty clean." According to waler samples taken in past years, he said, "the Thomapple has consistently come up on lop as being the cleanest river in the (Grand River) watershed, especially up in this section." People frequently use the river for swimming, he said. "We put people out tubing all the lime," he said, and Thor­ napple Lake, part of the Thomapple River located south and east of Hastings, is used for swimming, particularly at Charlton Park. "We've never had a health concern and never had a health problem to my knowledge" with the river. Vilmonl said. Mansfield said initial results from river testing done after the spill showed there were as many if not more pollutants up­ stream from the wastewater treatment plant as there were downriver. "Let's face it, there are a lot of sources of pollution along the river." he said, many of them "non-point" sources such as leaking septic systems or run-off from farmer's fertilized fields. Mansfield said the electrical failure and failure of the plant's backup power system was "an occurrence we had no reasonable reason to expect." The main failure occurred due to cor­ rosion in a bus bar located in the back of the plant's main electrical distribution panel, he said. Power to the plant was lost at 6:45 a.m. Electricians were immediately called in, and plant personnel also attempted to connect the plant to a backup generator. But when they plugged the generator in, the emergency feed electrical panel failed. "It appears there are some wiring issues with the panel," Mansfield said. "We’re trying to find out the problem." Electricity is required to run pumps that elevate sewage from a holding tank where the sewage enters the plant to the top of the plant, where gravity is then used to move the sewage through the treatment I maximum usage nimetfor tha tytuntji so 1 by 10 a.m. the holding tank had filled up, sewage began backing up into entry pipes, and then sewage began to spill out of a manhole into the river. The electrical problem was fixed by 1 a.m., power was restored, and the plant began processing sewage again. Mansfield said that though maintenance inspections are carried out at the plant, the bus bar that failed was hidden behind the electrical distribution panel, so the fact that it was becoming corroded was not noticed by staff. The plant now plans on calling in electrical inspectors periodically to check process. Mansfield said the holding tank has some on the bus bars. The distribution panel has been in place since 1972, Mansfield said. He said part of the corrosion of the bus bar extra storage capacity, so the spill didn't occur right away. But early morning is a may have been caused by elements seeping into the air from the treatment of the sewage. ao the city will install ventilation equipment to keep the air dean around the electrical panel. The failure of both the primary and backup power systems is "certainly something we will take steps to avoid" in the future, Mansfield said. He said he did not expect the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, which oversees the operations of the state's sewer systems, to fine the city for the spill. Such fines are usually levied against those who consistently violate state pollution standards, he said. Mansfield recal led one other discharge by Hartings of raw sewage into the Thor­ napple. A tornado in Battle Creek several years ago knocked out power in Hastings, resulting in raw sewage being discharged into the river for about an hour, be said. Better Friend of Court facility is top priority by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor For the second consecutive year, the top priority of the Barry County Trial Court is to obtain improved office space for the Friend of the Court, which is cur­ rently housed in the cramped, outdated quarters of the County Annex. Circuit Court Judge James H. Fisher told the County Board of Commissioners this week that he appreciates the fact that the County Board has been has been studying options for a different Friend of the Court facility, including the former Hastings City Hall building, now owned by the county, and the Courts & Law Building. In his annual report, Fisher said the County Judicial Council has passed a resolution, stating that it believes the Courts & Law Building would be the best long term location for Friend of the Court. Besides Fisher, the council is comprised of District Court Judge Gary R. Holman, Family Court Judge Richard H. Shaw. District Division Administrator Kathy Holman, Friend of the Court Ad­ ministrator Mike Keeler, Family Divi­ sion Administrator Robert Nida and Cir­ cuit Court Administrator Mary Williams. Friend of the Court collects and records all child support payments; en­ forces aii custody, parenting time and support orders entered by the Family Court; investigates and makes recom­ mendations to the court on custody, par­ enting lime and child support; and pro­ vides mediation as an alternative for set­ tling custody and parenting time disputes and offers other services. Fisher, when asked Tuesday by Com­ missioner Jeff MacKenzie, said his per­ sonal preference also is the Courts & Law Building. The decision rests with the County Board, Fisher noted, saying that "we'll work to make the best of whatever deci­ sion you come up with..." "If you want to look into the crystal ball and ask where are we going to be in five or 10 years, what's th: likely area of consolidation?" Fisher asked. The logical combination is the Juvenile Court and Friend of the Court because they have similar types of staff and in many re­ spects provide the same types of ser­ vices, he said. A consolidated effort could avoid duplicate investigations of family members' problems. "To have them together in one building makes sense. We may be able to realize some economies ti at way." He also said it would be an advantage to have one place for people to go to gel services through the court. The Courts & Law Building provides the best chance of "offering that type of public service," Fisher said. The more court facilities a county has, the harder it is to consolidate, he noted from experiences other counties have had. In his report, he noted that Friend of the Court support collections increased last year by 9.6 percent to $7.37 million. "There were 3,592 support enforcement hearings scheduled, with 2,531 resolved by staff. Six hundred and ninety-four bench warrants were issued. "The Friend of the Court concilia- tion/mediation services were provided in 646 cases, and 492 of these were re­ solved without further court hearings. There were 1,148 reports prepared with respect to custody, support and visita­ tion," the report said. Other trial court priorities for this year include: • Adding a third security officer for the court system. • Accepting responsibility from the County Sheriffs Department for staffing the warrant entry/removal process in the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN). Fisher said it would be a great benefit to the county to have the court take over responsibility for arrest warrant entry and removal into the LEIN computer. He hopes the change can take place this fall. He explained that when a person is stopped on the road by law enforcement, police can check from a computer termi­ nal in their vehicle to find out if the per­ son has any outstanding warrants. "What we want to avoid is the situa­ tion where somebody comes into court and takes care of the situation and that (warrant) doesn't get removed from the computer system." Fisher told the County Board. "We have 1,300 cases each year in the circuit court, 1,000 cases every year in the Family Court and 10,000 to 12,000 cases every year in Dis­ trict Court. It's not a 100 percent situa­ tion. The court has to communicate with the Sheriffs Department and the Sheriffs FRIEND of COURT, cont. page 15 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 13. 2000 LETTERS from our readers... We have to live with consequences of our poor choices Dear editor: Numbers from lime to time communicate great concepts. Sometimes its our age. wages or salary, children or grandchildren, school, retirement, choices, costs, dates, etc. We have just passed the half way point in the year 2000 AD. I often hear and say that “we live in a changing world." which sounds a bit like an understatement, if you look back 50 oi even 10 years. 1 thought it might be well to stop and take a few verbal snap shots about mid-year, lest we forget where we have been and where we are going. The number I earlier hinted at was the number “two." There are two and only two basic options or choices for all each day and even each moment. The choice is about of "right-wise-ncss," that is what is right and wise for me this moment, this day and this year. Those two options are man’s version of right-wise-ncss or our Creator’s version of right-wise-ness. Man’s version is constantly changing, according to our families, our schools, our Supreme Court, and the One World Church. The only other option is Gods version of right-wise-ness, as rescaled by the Lord Jesus Christ through the Holy Bible. The Bible says in no uncertain terms, “For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness (right-wise-ness) to everyone who believes." Romans 10:4. Did you notice the two nght-wise-nesses referred to in this verse? First, Christ is the end of the law for righteousness (right-wisencss, only to “everyone who believes"). Second, the righteousness (right-wisc-ncss) of all the rest is referred to the previous verse, "For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God." Romans 10:3. Here you not only sec the two choices but also explanation of why so many people miss the nght-wisc-ncss of God. So what’s our problem? Is it simply that people choose their own right-wise-ness rather than God’s? I think not. The problem is. people confuse their nght-wisc-ncss with Newell opposes CCW legislation Dear Editor: At the First Friday Forum, Gary Newell was asked about his stand on the Carrying a Concealed Weapon (CCW) legislation that made it through the House of Representa­ tives in 1999. This is a question that he has been talking around for weeks. He stated, “That legislation went too far, so 1 could not support it." That means that if he had been our representative then he would have been voting along with only three other Republicans who voted no. Barry County is fortunate and presently has excellent representation in both the House and Senate. Both Senator Joanne Emrnons and Representative Terry Geiger supported that legislation, even though Senator Emmons didn’t get to vote for it in session. 1 know that the majority of citizens in Barry and Ionia counties also support that legislation. So do we want a representative who thinks he knows what’s best for us, who knows better than we do what we want and need? 1 think that is the type of government official that we all want out of Lansing. 1 hope we all vote to keep our rights to own and bear arms. 1 also hope that we all vote for a representative who would vote the way a majority of his constituents would want him to. and not his way. Ronald E. Holley. Hastings Know Your LEGISLATORS: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving. Carlton, Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451 -8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-62 ’6. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 46909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. God’s. People arc deceived, thinking their nght-wisc-ncss is God’s nght-wise-ness. Let me share a few word pictures of our world from God’s vantage point. God's word is truth. The truth will make you free. “But there were also false prophets among the people even as there will be false teachers among you. who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their destructive ways, because of whom the way of truth will be blasphemed (or evil spoken of), by covetousness (their lust for money) they will exploit you with deceptive words:” 2 Peter 2:1-3a. The governments and the religions (the people) of our world arc growing more and more experienced at, and tolerant of mixing truth with error. This is one of Satan's oldest and most profitable tricks. “But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he who comes preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or if you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted - you may well put up with it." 2 Corinthians 11:3-4. It appears at mid-year 2000 that our fam­ ilies, our government, our Supreme Court and the Ecumenical One World Religion/Church arc reducing God to the mind of man- (man’s right-wise-ness). How many broken homes do you know? How many hurting children can you count? How many single hurting moms, and single hurting dads arc in your world? Why? Is it because of our choices? Have you not heard, I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live;" Deuteronomy 30:19. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. I John 5:5. Jesus - “If anyone loves Me he will keep My Word..." John 14:23a. Or could it be that, “Those who make them (idols) arc like them (or become like them); So is everyone who trusts in them?” Psalm 115:8. Rus Saner, Hastings Lake O Fair selectively enforces ban To the editor: 1 am a resident of northwestern Eaton County and a delegate for the Personal Responsibility Amendment Committee. As a resident of the area, I have always enjoyed the Independence Day festivities at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds. My experi­ ence this year has angered and saddened me. I am campaigning for the Personal Responsibility Amendment, which if passed, would allow responsible adults over the age of 21 to grow up to three mature marijuana plants and possess up to three ounces of dried, harvested marijuana in the privacy of their homes, so long as it’s kept away from kids, cars and the public. It would also reform the civil asset forfeiture laws, requiring forfeiture proceeds to be spent on education and treatment. I had been at the fairgrounds for about two hours when someone claiming to be a member of the Lake Odessa Fair Associa­ tion asked me to leave the fairgrounds. When I asked why, I was told that no polit­ ical groups were allowed in the fairgrounds. I had already seen two other political orga­ nizations. one of whom was a candidate for Ionia County Sheriff with booths set up under the grandstand, apparently with the blessing of the Fair Association. 1 politely asked this person to call the headquarters for the Personal Responsibili­ ty Amendment Committee and explain to them why | was being asked to leave. The only answer I got to this request was a police escort to the street. The unpatriotic and unfair treatment I received at the hands of the Fair Association was uncalled for. There were other political organizations allowed at this public event. The Fair Association shouldn't pick and choose the causes that they agree or dis­ agree with. They should cither welcome all organizations or ban them all. This is the land of the free, and I was cel­ ebrating the birth of our great nation by working to make it a better place for every­ one. The United States Constitution guaran­ tees the right of the people to petition the government for redress of grievances. The thanks I got for my efforts was a selective violation of my civil liberties and exclusion from the Independence Day festivities that I have enjoyed for several years. William Dwyer, Charlotte Does Newell have hidden agenda? To the editor: I went to the First Friday forum to hear both candidates speak, I was especially interested in hearing about both of their views on gun control and legislation. 1 think Gary Newell wasn’t up front with the people. He said “a state police officer needed something like 600, 700, or 800 hours of gun training before he could carry bought him tell him to. After 1 listened to the speeches, I feel that there is a hidden agenda that Mr. Newell knows will keep him from getting elected if it comes out. He will sell us out, just as he has been bought out. I hope that everyone gels out to vote for their candidate on his issues, and not on his personality. a gun." I find it hard to imagine that an offi­ cer has 20 solid weeks of gun training alone, after he is a police officer. Walter W. Herwarth Mr. Newell also said he was “not anti­ gun." However, I don’t understand how he took thousands of dollars last year alone from the Troopers PAC, and that organiza­ tion is behind all the gun control legislation. That organization, along with the state police, tried unsuccessfully a few years back to take CCW permits away from our sheriff’s deputies. They feel that only state police should have CCW permits. That organization is the most anti-gun organization in the state. By having taken all this money to get elected, how do you think he is going to vote on gun issues? I can tell you how, the way the Big Boys who Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Candidates need vision To the editor: The Barry County elections of 2000 give us all another opportunity to elect people of vision. Vision is not a unique thing given only to a chosen few. All of us have a vision of our personal future concerning where and how we want to live and the quality of our life. We need to elect officials who are able and willing to describe a vision that involves the people of Barry County, in deciding the future direction of our county. Experience has taught us that vision pre­ cedes action. Our candidates must be will­ ing to use a process that identifies a con­ sensus of what the people want Barry County and county government to be in the future, otherwise we will drift into the future allowing others to dictate our direc­ tion. We urge voters to expect their candidate to explain their vision for the Barry Com­ munity before giving them your very pre­ cious vote. The Barry County Futuring Committee ...in need of Quality printing? Let us...QUOTE YOUR WORK! 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CHRKT€N5€N of Cdiuord Jones and Co. “Old economy” stocks borrowing some “new economy” ideas.» Located on South Hanover Street in Hastings, the 8000square-foot Southside Plaza will serve as an office complex with four office units available for lease from property owner and developer, Pandl Development. Southside Plaza going up on S. Hanover Work is progressing on a new office building under construction on South Hanover Street in Hastings. The Southside Plaza is being devel­ oped by Pandl Development. Denyse Pandl owns the development firm while Al Pandl said, adding that they pur­ chased the property on South Hanover in her husband. Al, is the manager oversee­ contractors, too." Pandl has hired an ing the project. "We operate rental properties. We've been in the rental business for about nine years and lived in Hastings since 1989," 1990. Construction began on April 1, he said. "We've been moving along pretty good in spite of the rain. We're using all local architect from Winkelmann Architects in Grand Rapids to design the structure. The offices for lease, he said, will be 1,300-square-feet units or larger. Viking Supply Network currently is the only company that has reserved office space in the complex. Viking has leased one-third of the 8,000-square-foot unit. Pandl confirmed that there arc four spaces currently available for lease. The target date for completion is Sept. 1. More LETTERS.. .from our readers: Evolution is lots of nonsense To the editor: I have gone through the public school system for 12 years and have attended a local community college for almost four pheric helium content, rapid continental erosion rate, low level of ocean sediments, human popularity rate of growth, second Law of Thermodynamics, planetary heat years. I would like to say that I about fed up with the evolution religion being forced into the mind of our children. In nearly all pub­ lic schools, evolution and the idea that the universe is “billions of years" old is taught as fact, when, in reality, it is nothing more than a silly religion. No one was present when the earth formed, nor was anyone there to observe life coming from non-liv­ ing material, therefore one must have a loss, earth’s slowing spin, and increasing amounts of Cl 4, just to name a few. If there is good evidence that the universe is not "billions of years" old, then why not belief system to explain these concepts. Why is the evolution belief system the only model presented in the public schools? “You arc an animal and share a common heritage with earthworms" Biology. Visual­ izing Life, Holt, 1994. “Humans probably evolved from bacteria that lived more than four billion years ago." HBJ Earth Science. 1989, p.356. Surveys show that the majority of the population docs not believe in Darwinian evolution. A Gallup Poll conducted in 1991 revealed that only 9 percent believe in it. In 1995. the Mobile Press register did a survey only to discover that a mere 4 percent of the public believed in the kind of evolution being taught in our public school system. My question is, why is the evolution model of the origin of life the only model present­ ed? There is plenty of evidence to suggest that the earth, and the universe, cannot pos­ sibly be “billions of years old." The shrink­ ing sun puts a time limit on the earth-sun relationship because “billions of years" ago the sun would have been too large, and the earth too hot for life to survive on the plan­ et. The receding moon puts a time limit on the earth-moon relationship because "bil­ lions of years” ago the moon would have been a lot closer, which means the tides would have been a lot bigger. Just 7.5 mil­ lion years ago the tides would have been so high that everything on earth would be drowned twice a day, and you can only drown comfortably once a day. Other natural processes clearly indicate the earth cannot be the “billions of years" old evolutionists would like us to believe. The low oceanic salt content, low atmos- Community center is right project To the editor: I am writing this letter urging people to support the proposed community center project. It truly is an investment in the youth, fam­ ilies and seniors of our community. It is just the type of facility you would expect to find in a community labeled “One of the 100 Best" in the country. While reasonable minds can differ on th? “ideal" location for the center, there is no doubt that the cost savings to the taxpayers (from donated land, and the ability to share resources with the high school) make the proposed location an attractive choice. The community center is the right pro­ ject. in the right place, at the right time. Jim Peurach. Hastings CORRECTION: The name of eighth-grader Caleb Case inadvertently was omitted from the Banner's listing of the honor roll for the end of the school year at Hastings Middle School. Case was on the “high honors" list. present all the evidence, regarding the age of the earth, to the kids and let them decide which to believe? I’m afraid today children are not being educated about the origin of life and the age of the cosmos, they arc being indoctrinated! Indoctrination occurs when evidence is shown for only one view­ point. Are evolutionists afraid to show the weaknesses of the “sacred cow? of evolu­ tion because the kids might not buy it? I contend that evolution is nothing more than a fairy talc for grownups. There is not one shred of evidence for macro-evolution, and the experts know this. “in short there is not a shred of evidence to support the hypothesis that life began in an organic soup here on earth.” Sir Fred Hoyle, The Intelligent Universe (New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1983), p. 121 “All those trees of life with those branch­ es of our ancestors, that’s a lot of nonsense.” Mary Leakey. Associated Press (December 10, 1996). “For some time, it has seemed to me that our current methods of teaching Darwinism arc suspiciously similar to indoctrination.” G. W. Harper, “Darwinism and Indoctrina­ tion," School Science Review, vol. 59. no. 207 (December 1997). pp. 258-268. Malachi James King. Hastings Did Newell pull a “Slick Willie?’ To the editor: Now wc know how our candidates for state representative fee). I think that this type of forum was good. Wc got to hear from Jim Bailey about a lot of issues that have raised some concern over the years. It appeared to me that he was able to defend and express his reasons for voting the way he did well. He seemed to be very sincere and willing to try to give us all the information he could. Wc also got to hear from Gary Newell on his take on the issues. 1 was somewhat dis­ appointed that it appeared that he agreed with almost everything that Mr. Bailey stood for. except for local control and gun legislation. Here Mr. Newell was opposed to local control and felt that Lansing could probably do a better job, and he was against me, a good citizen of this state, having a gun permit. When Mr. Newell was asked about why he would make a good legislator, he rattled off this list of all of the people who sup­ ported him. He never gave a reason as to why he would be a good representative. It’s nice to be liked, but sometimes wc need people who are willing to fight for what they believe is right or fair for their con­ stituents. Mr. Newell made a critical error when he was asked about an apparent breaking of the law dealing with him while he was on the gun board, and the Open Meetings Act. He tried to pull a Bill Clinton! He said he had read the law ‘just yesterday" and it said the word “intent.” He claimed that it was not his intent! 1 am sure that if he pulled me over doing 70 miles an hour in a 55. he would let me go because it was not my intent to break the law. If he only would have been man enough to admit his mistake and take the little bit of criticism that might have come his way. Mr. Newell’s reasoning to elect him by a popularity vote rather than on his abilities and experience, and his slick attempt to try and talk his way out of his mistakes cost him my vote! LaRuc Willbur Newell not truthful on gun control Dear editor: 1 attended the First Friday forum featur­ ing Jim Bailey and Gary Newell. 1 would like to address a couple of comments made by Newell that if you think about what he said you would know that he was less than truthful. He said one of the reasons that was against CCW (Carrying Concealed Weapon) was that he felt the eight hours of training was nothing compared to the 600 to 800 hours of training with firearms that law enforcement officers receive. The U.S. mil­ itary doesn’t have that much firearms train­ ing in all of its training in boot camp (I was career military and am now retired from the USN). If you do the math. 800 hours of training would be fiv: straight months (just with a firearm) if they put in a 40-hour week. Boot camp is only 10 weeks long in the military. What about the fact that police officers arc involved in far more accidental shoot­ ings than a citizen who is legally carrying. 11 percent vs. .02 percent? So much for all that good training. Maybe they should only train for eight hours. Besides, denying my right to keep and bear arms is gun control. He also said he was against gun control. Mr. Newell also received thousands of dollars from the Michigan Troopers PAC fund. This organization is directly or in directly responsible for some of the gun control laws denying law-abiding Michigan residents their constitutional rights. If he is against gun control what is he going to say to this PAC when they ask him to support more laws restricting the rights of law abid­ ing firearm owners? Newell made the comment that 93 per­ cent of his donors were private donors. This is very misleading. I want to know what percentage of his money came from PAC contributions. He could have received $20,000 and only S2.000 from private indi­ viduals and $18,000 from PACs. When you do the math, 90 percent of the money came from PAC organizations. This being the case, who is he really going to be represent­ ing. the residents of Michigan or PAC orga­ nizations? Note: This is just hypothetical. I don’t know wh.it the true percentages arc. and if I’m wrong I stand corrected, but give the public the money percentage and don’t try to mislead us. 1 had two elderly ladies sitting beside me at the forum and I heard one comment to the other, “They think by attacking Jim Bai­ ley’s record it’s going to make him look bad What 1 saw was that Bailey was able to rebut his accusers very well and most importantly was the fact that Newell doesn’t have a record to attack, he has not expencncc. and if you look at this handout he gave us. it also shows he has no experience in government ’ David Aviles. United States Navy, retired Allegan You’ve probably heard or read something about “new economy’’ stocks. But what exactly arc they? Is “new economy" just a fancy term for companies that have some­ thing to do with the Internet? And what about “old economy" stocks? What are their prospects for the future? To begin with, new economy stocks are basically defined by their chief asset, which is intellectual capital. The general public typically defines new economy stocks as technology stocks. In contrast, old economy companies arc those brick-and-mortar firms that cither produce tangible products or deliver services through traditional means. For the past couple ;f years, new econo­ my stocks, particularly the “dot.com" com­ panies, have been grabbing headlines — and attracting a lot of notice from investors. This surge of interest reflects the public’s accurate perception of the increased impor­ tance of the Internet in many aspects of our lives. However, in their eagerness to “catch the technology wave." some people may be overweighting their portfolios in new econ­ omy stocks. Many of these companies are trading at extremely high pricc/camings (P/E) ratios, which means that investors are paying a very high premium for these stocks, in the hope of significant price appreciation. Yet, some of these companies have yet to show a profit. All the attention being paid to new econ­ omy stocks has somewhat diminished investors’ interest in old economy compa­ nies. For at least part of the investing pub­ lic, these old-line firms arc strictly yester­ day’s news. But many of these firms have been around for decades — which means they know something about survival. Now. some of them are actually borrowing a few tricks from the new economy upstarts — and it’s paying off. Here’s one example. Walgrccn’s. the giant drugstore chain, is now positioning itself as a “multi-channel” retailer by offer­ ing prescriptions and general merchandise over the Internet. Of course, customers can still fill their prescriptions in person or over the phone, but now they also have another convenient option. Other old economy companies are taking full advantage of new economy techniques. Major banks, mortgage bankers, utilities and phone companies arc all using the lat- est technologies for electronic bill paying to improve their profitability. And there arc many other "old-mects-ncw" examples out there. Furthermore, these companies aren’t just using the Internet to conduct retail operations — they are also going online to expedite their busincss-to-business transac­ tions. The end result? increased efficiency and greater profit potential. In short, the older, established firms that can use new technologies to their advantage should be able to compete — and thrive — in today’s new economy. In addition, these older firms have proven track records of earnings — an clement that’s missing from many of the cutting-edge new economy stocks. So. when you’re thinking about where to put your investment dollars, look for the best of what’s “new" — and what's “old.” —STOCKS— The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford Motors Hastings Mfg. IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kmart Kellogg's Company McDonald's Sears Simpson Industries Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pharmacia & Upjohn Wal-Mart Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 32 44-3/8 79-3/8 22-11/16 46-1/2 54-3/4 33-13/32 80-9/16 19-1/8 18-11/16 47-13/16 61-1/2 8-9/16 102 18-1/16 100-3/16 7-1/8 29-5/8 32-9/16 37-1/16 8-1/16 13-B/16 4-1/8 28-5/8 57-5/16 62 5282.35 $4.96 10,727.19 980M -3'8 -2-3/16 +3-1/8 •3/16 -9/16 ♦1-11/16 +1-13/32 +1-1/64 -1/16 +3-7/8 +7/8 -3/16 -7-1/2 -3/8 -7/8 +5/16 -1-1/8 +1/16 +4-1/16 -3/4 ♦13/16 -1/16 +2-3/16 +4-7/16 +5-1/8 -S5.70 -S.04 ♦16652 +531M Communication from CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH Inching toward cleaner campaigns The special interests will once again play a large role in this year’s campaigns, but thanks to legislation that passed the House of Representatives at the end of June, there may be some additional light shed on their efforts. The Full and Fair Political Activity Disclosure Act (H R. 4762) would require a certain class of non-profit organizations called 527 organizations to disclose their political activities. This legislation will not limit what these groups can do. but it will allow citizens to sec what they’re doing and wi.o is paying for it. This will give citizens and candidates important information about which special interests arc attempting to influence elections. Today, various tax-exempt organizations participate in the political process. Depend­ ing on the tax law provision granting a par­ ticular organization its exemption, that par­ ticipation can include direct or indirect intervention in political campaigns, direct or grass-roots lobbying, and dissemination of analyses with a call to action. The public often has little or no information regarding the contributors to. or the nature and extent of. the political activities of these organiza­ tions. Most political organizations arc section 527 organizations. Many section 527 orga­ nizations report to both the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and the Internal Rev­ enue Service (IRS). However, in recent years section 527 organizations have been formed that do not have to disclose their activities to the IRS or the FEC. By struc­ turing their activities so that they do not engage in express advocacy, these groups do not meet the FEC criteria for “political committees" The only disclosure a typical section 527 organization makes is an income tax return that docs not require any description of its activities These activities can include attempts to influence the selection, nomina­ tion. election or appointment of any indi­ vidual to any Federal. State, or local public office in a political organization, or the election of presidential or vice-presidential electors. Because of these lax laws, the spe- cial interests have found in these organiza­ tions an ideal vehicle for pumping money into elections in unlimited amounts without attracting unwanted public notice. As a long-time opponent of special inter­ est influence in politics, 1 have been con­ cerned about the growing prominence of 527 organizations. Under our campaign laws, there has been an assumption that efforts to influence elections should be pub­ lic. Voters should be able to sec who sup­ ports candidates financially and who might influence those candidates if they win office. They should know if a candidate draws a disproportionate amount of support from one special interest or another I supported H.R. 4762 because it affirms the principle that public business should be conducted in public without the influence of organizations operating in the shadows. Nevertheless, more needs to be done. 1 have not accepted lobbyist PAC (political action committee) contributions in any of my con­ gressional elections, and have introduced legislation to ban these special interest con­ tributions. Special interests have too much power, and I am committed to curbing their disproportionate influence. This weekend starts "FAIR WEEK"! Read all the results and coverage in J-Ad publications. V �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 13. 2000 yfoea Ohituaties INFANT MASSAGE CLASSES Learn to massage your baby. The results will last a lifetime! THE BENEFITS OF INFANT MASSAGE: Bonding Intimate one-on-onc interaction betueen parent and child. (Great for daus. too!) Communication — Enhanced through a dearer understanding of babj’s cues Massage Strokes ~ Parents learn techniques for head-to-toc infant massage Games - Playing can enhance language, social interaction and motor skills Support Group * A time for parents to ask questions and share experiences with other parents. | Tammy Karolyn McLaughlin Relaxation - Parents learn techniques to take care of themselves as well as setting the atmosphere for the infant. Plus much, much more!!! Your baby loves to be touched. Infant Massage is a proven technique for building trust, communication and bonding. You can provide additional benefits for you and your infant through massage! LOCATION: Pennock Hospital Conference Center DATES: Julv 18. 20.25 & 27 (Tuesdays & Thursdajs) TIME: 6:00 p.m. • 7:00 p.m. COST: $60.00 (includes 4 one-hour sessions) | or any Health & Wellness Center staff member at (616) 948-3139. McLaughlin, age 32, of Lake Odessa, went to be with her Lord early Sunday morning, July 9. 2000. She was bom in Hastings on June 18, 1968, the daughter of Kenneth and Mary (Baitinger) Makley. (Johns) Wilson, age 90, of Ocala, Florida and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday. July 4, 2000 at Surrey Place Nursing Home in Ocala, Florida. marriage to Don McLaughlin in 1993. For many years she was active in the annual bazaar at Zion Lutheran Church. Tammy was a great fan of Nascar and loved fishing. She is survived by her husband, Don; ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience.., PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 75K-3O21 church phone Sunday Service 9 30 a.m . Sunday School 11 90 a m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pm.. Bible Study &. Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6'30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer, Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 pm. Sunday Masses 8 30 a m. and 11 00 am. Confession Saturday 3:30-4- 15pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich W Clayton Garrison. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a m . classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a m Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 pm. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12), Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19), Adult Bible Study * No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone 367-4061 Worship Ser­ vices Sunday. 11:00 a m . Sunday School. 10 a m for all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver, Pastor Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a.m Bible Classes - for all ages. 10 40 im ■ Morning Worship, 6 00 p.m. Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study Sharing Your Faith - “You Arc Wel­ coming" Church 2330 Phone, 948­ EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion" 315 W Center St (comer of S. Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Rev Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr F William Voelbcrg. Director of Music Sunday Worship Ser­ vices - 8 a m. and 10 a m Sunday School • 10 a m Nursery Avail­ able at 10 am Trinity Sunday, June lb Yaauon Bible School dates have been set for MondayThursday. Aug. 7-10 from 6-8 p m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 ara . Worship II a m . PO Box o3. Hastings. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a.m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 pm evening Service. Wednesday 7 00pm Services for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLICTABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sun<._. Morning Worship 11 a in . Sunday Evening Service 6 pm. Thursday Bible Study 7pm If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 a m . Worship 1100 am. Evening Service at 6 00 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p m COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling. Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 45 a m. Traditional. 10 15 a m Sun­ day School. 1113 a m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m For more information call the church office THORN APPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett, Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8 30 a m . 9:55 a m and 11.20 a m Tuesday prayer and share time 10 00 a.m . Wednesday evening service 6 30 pm. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p m also. Nursery and children's activities thru the 4th grade available for all services. Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor < ph*j~94£4995 Office hour! Wot Thun 9 a m. to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9: 30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:45 a m Morning Worship; Sun 5-7 p m. Youth Fellowship (Gr. 6-12); Sun evening service as announced in weekly bulletin 6 p.m . Wed. 6­ 8 p.m. Warriors (Gr. K-5th), (War­ riors will begin tn September (Serving evening meal to Warriors at 6 pm ). Wed 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:30 a m Morning Prayer. 10: 30 a.m. Holy Communion Evening Prayer 6:00 p m For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T Hustwick 948-9604 Rev. Deacon David S Mohrhardt 517-627-9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services Affiliated with the In­ dependent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Cumc. Senior Pastor; Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr Adult Min­ istries 9.30 a m Sunday School for all ages. 10 45 a m . Morning Worship Service; 6 00 p.m. Evening Service. 7:00 p m. Sr. High \juth Wednesday Family Night o 30 p.m.. Awana. Sr and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study; Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grtne Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 a m . Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High BARRY COUNTY' CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a m . W'orship 11 a m . Evening Services 6 p m Wednes­ day Bible study 7pm Peter Wackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course ST. CYRIL S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor. Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9 45 a.m Sunday School. 10 45 a.m Morning W'orship. 5.30 p m. Kid's quizzing, 6 00 p.m. Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6:30 p.m.. KidY Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 a m. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study. Bible Stydy and Prayer in Sanctuary For. further ia(ormatkta'&n'the chuArfr'officc HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes, Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a m Office hours are Mon­ day through Thursday from 9:00 a.m to 12 00 p.m. and 100 p m to 4 00 p m and Friday 9 00 a m to 12 00 p m dunng the summer SUNDAY SCHEDULE 9 30 a m W'orship. Jr. Church. 10 30 a.m Coffee. 10:30 am Radio Broad­ cast August 14th through August 18 - 9 00 am to 11 30 a m VA­ CATION BIBLE SCHOOL Our theme this year is Holyword Stu­ dios FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 ( 616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Thursday. July 6 - 6 45 pm Pratse Team re­ hearsal Sunday. July 9 • 9 00 a m Traditional Worship Service; 10 00 a m "Uoffce Hour" . 10 30 am Contemporary Worship Ser­ vice The 9 00 Sen ice is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Mcmhci I D I C THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "PrcscnptuMn" - I IKS JellerxHi Margaret Baitinger; her brothers, Christopher and Charlene Makley, Jonathan Makley, and Jason and Michele Makley; many nephews; and her very special friend. Barbie Eldndge. who spent so much time with Tammy during her illness. Funeral Services for Tammy were held on Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at the Zion Lutheran Church. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. Please sign the family's Memory Book at www.webobit.com. Memorial contributions may be given to the Zion Lutheran Church. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. 945-3429 She was born on January 29, 1910 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Vinney Johns. Mrs. Wilson lived in Battle Creek most of her life, then moved io Lacey and then to Ocala, Florida in 1985. She married Charles O. Wilson, Sr. on December 5, 1927 in Marshall and he Joyce Shafer HASTINGS - Joyce Shafer, age 74, of (Floyd) Webster of Florida, Marjorie Jr., of Battle Creek, and Raymond N. Wilson of Ocala, Florida; daughters, Rose M. Bush of Grand Rapids, and Mrs. Bud (Bonnie N.) Lake of Hastings; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and eight great great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mabie were held on Interment was at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens in Emmett Township. 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are pending at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Arrangements were made by Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. Clara Leone (VanWagner) Gable BATTLE CREEK - Mrs. Clara Leone (VanWagttef) Gable, age 90, of Blrttle Cretrk, passed dway Wednesday, July Battle Creek. She was bom on August 27, 1909 in Kalkaska, the daughter of Ernest VanWagner and Elie (Collar) VanWagner. Mrs. Gable was a resident of Battle Creek for 60 years and formerly of Kalkaska. She married Oliver Milton Gable in South Bend, Indiana in 1927, and he preceded her in death on January 13,1950. Mrs. Gable was employed by Ft. Custer State Home and Coldwater Slate Home as an attendant, retiring in 1974. She enjoyed gardening and crocheting. Mrs. Gable was a member of the Bedford Bible Church, and member of the (Senior Groups in Barry County). She was also preceded in death by her parents, Ernest VanWagner in 1942, and Elie (Collar) VanWagner in 1919; her husband, a son, Clarence Oliver Gable on August 15, Graham. 1992; and a sister, Amy Mrs. Gable is survived by a daughter, June Gable of East Leroy; sons, Russell Lee Gable of Battle Creek, Clark Milton Gable of Battle Creek, and Robert Eugene Gable of Battle Creek; 15 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and six great great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Clara were held on Monday, July 10, 200u at the Bedford Bible Church. Reverend Larry L. Fulton of Bedford Bible Church officiated. Interment was at Bedford Cemetery in Bedford Township. Memorials may be made to the Bedford Bible Church. Arrangements were made by Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. the Robert L Burd NASHVILLE - Mr. Robert L. Burd, age 75. of Nashville, passed away Sunday, July 9. 2000 at Battle Creek Health System. McLachlan of Lansing. Ruth (Robert) Tinker of Florida, and Mildred (George) Lawrcntz of Florida; and many nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to EBI Services or the charity of ones choice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. the Marguerite “Marge” Beach MORRISON LAKE GARDENS, SARANAC - Marguerite "Marge" Beach, age 72, of Morrison Lake Gardens, Saranac, and a winter resident of Sunny Grove Park in Estero, Florida, went to be with her Lord Saturday morning, July 8, 2000. Marge was bom on June 29, 1928, the daughter of Lester Lewis and Edna Burger in Toledo, Ohio. She retired in 1981 after serving many years with the Lakewood School District as a secretary at Lakewood High School. Lake Odessa, and Edward Beach; her sisters, Florcmx,Hartsing, and Dorothy Vote; her daughter-in-law, Maria Thomas; four grandchildren, Joseph. Andrew. Michael and Jennifer Beach. Funeral Services for Marge were held on Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at Koops Funeral Chapel. Reverend Emmett Kadwell Mr. Burd was formerly employed by Eaton Manufacturing, Barton officiated. Construction, Vissers Oil Company and retired from Davis Oil Company in 1987. He married Pat Shurlow on October 9. 1948 in Hastings, and she survives. Mr. Burd was a membei of Baseline United Methodist Church, Maple Leaf Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Central United Methodist Church or the Estero Methodist Church in Estero, Florida. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chape) in Lake Odessa. Grange #940 and Nashville 5+ (a musical group). He enjoyed making and repairing musical instruments, woodworking, and being with family and friends. He was preceded in death by brothers, Archie and Merle; and a sister, Carol Mendez. Mr. Burd is also survived by a daughter, Anna (Ron) Bender of Nashville; sons, Tom (Gail) Burd of Elizabethton, Tennessee, and Jerry Burd of Nashville; four grandchildren; and four great grandchildren; brothers, Lawrence Burd of Battle Creek, Richard Burd of Florida, Arden Burd of New Mexico, and Dale Burd of Minnesota; sister, Bonnie Pierce of Battle Creek; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, July 13, 2000 at Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel in Bellevue. Family will be present from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Funeral Services for Robert will be held on Friday, July 14, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at Baseline United Methodist Church with Reverend Glenn Wegner officiating. Interment will be at Bell Cemetery in Assyria Township. Memorials may be made to the Youth Ministries of Baseline United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel in Bellevue. f She is survived by Parke, her husoand of 53 years; her sons, Dave (Kay) Beach of He was bom on March 28, 1925 in Barry County, the son of Ray and Ella Scobey Burd. " Evelyn Mae Aidrich LAKE ODESSA - Evelyn Mae Aldrich, age 80, of Lake Odessa, was called Home to be with her Lord, early Sunday morning, July 9, 2000. She was bom in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Leon D. and Phoebe J. (Austin) Nicholson. Evelyn graduated as salutatorian of her class at Woodland High School. She married Clarence Aldrich on September 26, 1951. Evelyn was an avid seamstress, doll maker, collector of teddy bears, and enjoyed gardening and canning. For many years she shared her talents as a leader with 4-H. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Clarence. Evelyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She is survived by her children, Terri (John) Strand of Warner Robins. Georgia, Steve (Deborah) Aldrich of Lake Odessa, Jane Aldrich of Lake Odessa, and Tammi (Clare) Sutliff of Lake Odessa; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; her brothers and sisters, Lucille Blackley, Maynard Nicholson, Donald Nicholson, Leon Nicholson, Jr., Waneila Nicholson, Betty Arlene Nicholson, Loren Nicholson, Barry County Residents... Gerald Nicholson, and Arlo Nicholson; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services for Evelyn were held on Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at Koops Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home." Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to The Hastings BANNER...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, and top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the BANNER and receive it at home. Or...pick it up weekly at locations around the county. Hastings. Michigan The Hastings BANNER Hastings. Michigan the He is survived by a brother, Arthur Palmer of Delton; four sisters, Peggy Marge was also a member of the Eastern Star. SUBSCRIBE TODAY...by calling 945-9554 T70 Cook Rd Mr. Palmer was preceded in death iy his Laborer, and retired in 1972. She had also worked at Eaton Manufacturing in Battle Creek during World War II. She loved to bowl. She bowled at Spring Lake in Battle Creek most of the lime. She also enjoyed embroidery, shopping and watching television. Mrs. Wilson was also preceded in death by her parents; and one brother. She is survived by sons, James A. Wilson of Illinois, Clarence O. (Bonnie) Wilson of Hastings, Charles O. Wilson HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. (Rice) Palmer. Mr. Palmer received his schooling in the Hastings area. He resided and worked on the family farm for many years. He also worked for Brunswick in Kalamazoo and through EBI Services. parents; and a sister. Elsie Whitten of Grand Rapids. officiated. Hastings, passed away Tuesday, July 11, HASTINGS - Mr Edward H. Palmer, age 67. of Hastings, died Monday, July 3, 2000 at Tendercare of Hastings. He was bom on September 9. 1932 in Delton, the son of Floyd H. and Aletha preceded her in death on November 20. 1974. Mrs. Wilson was employed by H.B. Sherman in Battle Creek for 25 years as a Saturday, July 8, 2000 at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. Pastor James Roberts of Fulton Christian Church Sunshine Club and the Golden Agers This information on worship sen ties is provided h\ The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses 1351 North M-4.1 Highway her son, Keaton; her step-daughter, Corinne; her parents, Ken and Mary Makley; her grandparents, Marleah Makley, Vernon and Phyllis Baitinger, and '5, 2000 at Battle Creek Health System in GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St . Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. July 16 8 00& 10 00 am Worship (Sum­ mer Hours). No Sunday School AAL after 2nd service. Gods ChildrctVGull Lake picnic Thurs­ day. July 13 6 30 Softball Fri­ day. July 14 6 3C-I000 p m ROCK group Saturday. July 15 9 00 am - Hwy Cleanup; 8:00­ 4:00 District AA; High School Golf Outing Monday. July 17 6: 30 p.m Softball Tuesday. July 18 - 7:00 p.m. Cong Council. 7: 30 Over Anon. Wednesday. July 19 - 7 00 p m Worship. Youth Comm. Edward H. Palmer OCALA, FLORIDA - Mabie Violet Tammy was raised in Woodland and moved to Lake Odessa following her For more information or to register, please contact Teresa Pennington Mabie Violet (Johns) Wilson ODESSA - Tammy Karolyn LAKE (Making Barry County residents feel at homefor over 100 years) The Hastings BANNER • PO Box B • Hastings, Michigan 49058 the family. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Get the News FAST on the Internet! www.jadnews.com �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 13. 2000 - Page 7 Od&Ma NEWS Social Dykstra-Hildabrand plan July 29 wedding Mr. and Mrs. Rob Dykstra announce the engagement of their daughter Amanda Dyk­ stra to Steve Hildabrand, son of Karl Hildabrand and Dennis and Johnna Lang­ well. Amanda is a 1998 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and is currently at­ tending Cornerstone University. She is em­ ployed at WCSG radio station. Steve is a 1998 graduate of Coldwater High School and is attending Cornerstone College. He is employed at BDR Executive Custom Homes. The wedding celebration will be July 29, 2000 Chapples to observe 50th anniversary Richard and Beverly Chapple will be cel­ ebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on July 15. 2000. They were married on Feb­ ruary 3. 1951 in Angola. Indiana at the Chapel in the Gardens. The Chapples have two sons. Drew and Mark. They also have two grandchildren. Courtney and Kelsey. Family and friends will be helping them celebrate the event with a pig roast and open house in their honor at the home of Drew and Karen Chapple in Delton. Kesler-Fenoseff engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kesler of Hastings announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Lynne Kesler, to Thomas Bryan Fenoseff. son of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Fenoseff of Lexington. A July wedding is planned. Tomorrow night (Friday, July 14) is the date of another of the chicken barbecues, with the meat prepared by the popular High's Barbecue service from Indiana. The Alethians will be doing the rest of the preparation with serving in the dining room of Fellowship Hall. Take-out meals arc available in a separate line, which moves speedily. Usually more than 200 meals are packaged to be eaten elsewhere. Baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, rolls, ice cream cups complete the menu with half a chicken the portion of adults. Advance tick­ ets can be purchased at Walker Pharmacy, the church office or from any Alethian member. Monday, July 17, is the monthly date for the village truck to pick up brush from streetside. Friday, July 14, is observed in France as Bastille Day. It also marks the date of many deaths in World War 11 during the Nor­ mandy Invasion when the 35th Infantry Division, the 29th Division and the British division suffered heavy casualties in the drive from the coast toward St. Louis. Artillery fire kept the invasion force pinned to the hedgerows and attempts to move for­ ward were often achieved at heavy costs. The breakthrough at St. Louis came on July 25. 1944. The Shade family held its annual reunion Sunday at the village park. The Shuert family gathered on Saturday at the lakeside pavilion with the farflung children of Ruth Shuert of Lake Manor gathered for the week or the weekend to be with their siblings and their mother. The Shuert family grew up in Mulliken, but now the mother and four of her children reside at Lake Odessa. Others came from Florida and Texas. Some time ago there was a suggestion that the sole handicapped parking spot on Fourth Avenue in the 900 block be moved because it was next to a planting pocket and a locust tree. It was convenient otherwise to the dental office of Dr. Freeman and the church, entrance with the elevator. It was moved three spaces to the south. Now it is much farther from the dental office and also, the convenient church entrance. It might be considered closer to the post office except it is across the street. Had :t been moved one spot north it would have avoided the tree and would have been clos­ er to the dental office and still near the FH entrance. Theron and Roberta King arrived home Saturday. They remained in Florida several extra weeks because of Mrs. King's ortho­ pedic surgery and the necessary recovery lime before being discharged by the sur­ geon. LaRue and Betty McMillen hosted fami­ ly members from Buchanan, Ind. and Niles on the first July weekend. Next door their daughter Lorraine and husband hosted their daughter, Marlene, and family from North Carolina. The entire family attended the quadrennial McMillen family reunion at the Woodland Classic Memorial Park for three days of Scottish games, food and more. Plans for this year’s event were carried out by Rex and Reo McMillen. Elizabeth (Betty) Smith of Brown Road was elated on July I to have a visit from two school mates from the Kilmartin School on Portland Road in Orange Township. After having years of no contact, she was able to connect with the brother when she saw a notice of his wedding anniversary in a newspaper. This was some years ago. He is now widowed. He and his sister spent the afternoon and they really enjoyed reminisc­ ing about their school days and their Kristin Matthews to wed Paul Blase Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Matthews of Hast­ ings have announced the engagement of their daughter. Kristin Matthews, to Paul Blase, son of Mr. and Mrs Edward Blase of St. Louis. A September wedding is planned. Ms. Kristin Matthews is a graduate of Hayings High School and the University of Michigan. She is a vice president at Edel­ man Public Relations Worldwide, based in Chicago. The prospective groom is a graduate of Northwestern University and recently earned a master of business degree from M.I.T. He is a principal at Diamond Tech­ nology Partners, a Chicago-based firm. leader in Miles schoolmates. Ruth Daly has enjoyed a week’i visit from daughter Sharon and husband with their children from Houston, Texas. They plan to come the first week of July each year so they can experience Art in the Park and the fair. This year they had the added pleasure of adding Sharon’s Class of 1980 Davises’ open house to mark retirement Retirement Open House for Neil and Marie Davis of Neil Das is & Sons Masonry to be held on July 15th. 2000 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at Neil and Marie's home on 2905 Bristol Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Neil has been self-employed in the masonry busi­ ness since 1969. and Mane has been the of­ fice manager/btKikkeeper for the business. Please come help us celebrate with a chicken and pork barbecue hosted by their children. S1.000 Sign-on Bonus tor Emp Company Drivers Teams Sun up to Plus 6c for all miles oVcr 15.000 in a month Owner Oeeraters Seles 83C Teams 88C Lease Purchase Program available Experienced Drivers 1-101-441-4394 Owner Operators 1-ID-I4I-II15 Graduate Students 1-991-331-0421 1 Now Hiring Asst Manager & Sales rZLIKS rAMn.'r owweo tmer Glik’s a family owned retail chain store, has an immediate opening lor an Assistant Manager and Sales Associate in our Hastings Glik’s Store. If you are enthusiastic, goal oriented, and love to provide Great Customer Service, we want you to be part of our Winning Team. APPLY TODAY! Apply in person or send resume: Gllk's Attn: Donna Warren 606 West State St. ' Hastings. Ml 49058 reunion at Centennial Acres on Saturday, July 8. Death came on Saturday morning to Marge Beach of Momson Lake after an ill­ ness of about two years with several surg­ eries during that time. Despite all the com­ plications of her situation she and Parke were able to make their annual trip to Flori­ da for the winter. She had been under the care of hospice in recent weeks. Operating under a signed agreement, rep­ resentatives of the local historical society salvaged several items from the school building on Third Avenue, which is sched­ uled to be demolished later this month. The society now has the tall flagpole, the four decorative urns, which topped the entrance posts, a blackboard, a pair of narrow doors, a few kindergarten play items, a narrow cupboard and sundry items. Some society directors plus some able-bodied men who were drafted for the occasion, did the removal of the items which were transport­ ed thanks to Randy Klein with some heavy equipment. Al Klein and Robert Cobb. Lyn­ da Cobb’s recollection was that flowers used to grow in the urns. When someone removed the conical top of one, sure enough, here inside was soil holding a half­ barrel and one long-dead plant. After Miss Dig plants some flags on the depot lawn, the flagpole can be installed. The items from the school building are never to be sold. Death came to Nathan Barnum Jones, 22. of Lake Odessa on July 2. Among his sur­ vivors arc his mother, his father Mitchel Jones of Lake Odessa and a daughter in Belding. His funeral service was in Greenville. Funeral services were held in Grand Rapids on Tuesday for Johanna Chaney, 93. a sister of Ethel Pepper of Clarksville and thereby an aunt of several local Peppers. The county Genealogical Society met at the depot on Saturday with 30 present. The good news is that the Ionia library has new computers so the ICGS will be getting one NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having bean made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage, made by GREGORY G PHILLIPS, a single man. whose address is 5960 Chief Noonday Road, Hastings. Michigan 49058. as Mortgagor, to DOROTHY BARTON, a single woman, whose address is 409 East Woodlawn Apt. 1. Hastings. Michigan 49058 and DENNIS BARTON, a single man, whose address is 4548 Seaberg Road. Zephyr HHs. Florida 33541. as Mortgagees Dated March 17. 1995, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and the State of Michigan, on March 21. 1995, in Uber 826 of Mortgages on Pages 971 and 972, on which Mortgage there is clamed to be due at the date of this notice for principal and interest, the sum of Three Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety-four Dollars md thirty-four cents ($3794.34) with interest at the rate of 9.00%. And no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the Power of Sate con­ tained in said Mortgages, and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the above said Mortgages, will be foreclosed by a sale of the parcel of the premises therein described, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary. at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. County of Barry, Michigan, that being the piece of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on the 10th day of August, 2000, at 1:00 pm. Eastern Standard Time, of said day and said premises will be soid to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgages, together with interest payable at the rate of 9.00V together with late fees, legal costs, attorneys fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sate: which said premises are described in said Mortgage, as fol­ lows, to-wrt THE SOUTH 742 50 FEET ON THE SOUTH ONE-HALF. NORTHWEST ONE QUARTER. SECTION 17. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. LYING WEST OF GLASS CREEK. EXCEPT: COMMENCING AT THE WEST ONE QUARTER POST OF SECTION 17. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. THENCE NORTH 300 FEET, THENCE EAST 150 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 300 FEET. THENCE WEST 150 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING; ALSO EXCEPT COMMENCING WEST ONE QUARTER POST OF SECTION 17. THENCE NORTH 33 RODS FOR PO.NT OF BEGINNING. THENCE EAST 352 FEET. 1 HENCE NORTH 165 FEET. THENCE WEST 352 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 165 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE EAST 156 FEET. THENCE NORTH 266 FEET. THENCE WEST 156 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 266 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. The period of redemption wfll be six '6) months from the date of sate. Dated* June 20, 2000 DOROTHY BARTON AND DENNIS BARTON. Mortgagees, DRAFTED BY: TIMOTHY L TROMP. P.C. P41571 501 WEST STATE STREET HASTINGS. Ml 49058 BY: Timothy L Tromp (P41571) Attorney for Dorothy Barton and Dennis Barton (7/27) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Randy J. Betts and Karen H. Betts, husband and wile (orig­ inal mortgagors) to NationsCredit Financial Services Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 12. 1997. and recorded on August 14. 1997 in Document 1300376, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Credit Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC. Assignee by an assignment dated December 29. 1999. which was recorded on June 2. 2000. m Document No. 1045022. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 80'100 dollars ($51,331.60). including interest at 10.410% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statue r such case made and provided, notice «s hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml al 1 00 p m., on August 3, 2000. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 and the South 10 feet of Lot 5 of O.A Philip's Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded plat thereof as record­ ed m Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 19. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month (s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 22. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1303 Trott A Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite >200014308 Ravens (7/20) they no longer need. This will aid research for members on site. Dale Jackson was the speaker He had lived all his life in Ohio until building a new home here on Cartyn Dnvc in recent months but his grandfather had grown up in this area, so he had been a frequent visitor. He spoke on steps toward publishing a family history book. His third book is in the process and will be larger than his earlier two volumes. The August speaker will enlighten his audience about Salt Lake City research. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any Information wo obtain will bo used for that purpoee. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Nora S. Tucker, on unmarried women (original mort­ gagors). to Commonpoint Mortgage. Mortgagee, dated March 30.1998. and recorded on April 16. 1999 In Document 8 1010614, Bony County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank Ono, National Aasodation. as Trustee Vk/a The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee, as assignee by wi asoignmorrt deled May 27, 2000. which was recorded on April 13.2000, in Document 8 1043120, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at tw date hereof tw sum of FIFTY-EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY AND 79/IX doHars ($58,320.79). In­ ducing interest at 13.250% per annum. Ad­ justable rate mortgage. Interest rote may change 03/X and 09/30 of each year. Under tw power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ia hereby given tut said mort­ gage wtt bo foreclosed by a sate of tie mort­ gaged pramteee. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1«) PM. on July 27.2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF NASHVILLE, Barry County, Michigan, and are Lot 5 Of Block 6 Of AW. PHILLIP'S ADDITION, also known as AW PHILUFS SECOND ADDI­ TION. to the Wage of NashvSe. aocordhg to tw recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 6. The redemption period shall bo 6 months) from tw date of such sate, unices determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case tw redemption period shafi bo X days from tw date of such sate. Dated: June 15.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Couneetors X150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte 8 20X10991 Panthers (7-13) MORTGAGE SALE RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by KAREN STOEL, a single woman to INVESTAID CORPORATION, a Michigan Corporation. 30300 Telegraph Rd., Suite 117, Birmingham. Ml 48025. dated August 23. 1995, Slid recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on August 28. 1995, in Uber 638 at Page 822. Said mortgage was assigned tc AMERUS BANK, a Federal Savings Bank which was subsequently acquired by and merged into COMMERCIAL FEDERAL BANK. P.O. Box 9362. Des Moines. IA 50306. by mesne assignments dated August 6.1996 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on October 28.1996 in Uber 676 at Page 628. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to deciare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest, at the rate of 13.690 percent per annum on said mortgage the sum of NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND 08/100 DOLLARS ($9,156.08) No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pert thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue cf the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided «i said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney's fees allowed by law. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sate of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at th* Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County o Barry. City of Hastings on Thursday. August 3. 2000. at 1:X p.m., local time Pursuant to Public Act No. 104. Public Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A324O(3)) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the fore­ closure sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 800 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. The premises covered by said mortgage is sit­ uated in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry, State of Meh gan, and more fully described as: LOT 36 OF LAPHAM S AIRPORT LOTS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 100. ALSO. LOT 60 OF LAPHAM S AIRPORT LOTS 82. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 87 ITEM NO 08-011-100-021-00 COMMERCIAL FEDERAL BANK. Assignee of Mortgagee Dated June 22. 2000 James W Batchelor (P25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Suite 411-S Waters Buridng 161 Ottawa Avenue. N W Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 (7/20) �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 13. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dana Alexander, an unmarried woman (original mort­ gagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc dba America's Wholesale Lender Mortgagee, dated April 14. ’999. and recorded on April 27. 1999 m Document *1023695. Barry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR AND 86'100 dollars ($96,984 88). mdudmg mer­ est at 7.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained r. said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sad mort­ gage w*l be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 p.m . on August 10. 2000 Sad premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as LYING IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 12. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, 394 00. THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, 50.00 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 200.00 FEET. THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 228 41 FEET TO THE EAST BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER, THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 02' 04' WEST 10.11 FEET. THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER TO A POINT 230 00 FEET WEST OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE CF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SEC­ TION 230 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSES OVER A STRIP OF LAND 33 00 FEET WIDE. 16.50 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SAID SEC­ TION 12. SAID POINT LYING WEST 394.00 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST UNE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, 250 000 FEET TO THE END OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERLINE The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 324la. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 29. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farm. Ml 48025 File *200017320 Mustangs (7/27) SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING JUNE 26, 20C0 Called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Pnnent. Watters. Palmer. Hansford, Hause. Munjoy. McKenna and Edwards Also present Deputy Clerk McMellen Zon.ng Administrator Muma. and nme (9) guests. Motion to concur with Planning & Zoning Commission to rezore property *06-13-005-00300. from 'AG' tO"Rr. Motion to adjourn Adjournment at 7:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin McKenna Clerk Attested to by: Robert M Euwards Supervisor (7/13) MORTGAGE SALE Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. Is a debt collector and wo are attempting to coltact a debt and any information obtained will bo used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KEN­ NETH P BELLES AND KAREN A BELLES. HUSBAND AND WIFE to AMERIQUEST MORT­ GAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee, dated February 24. 1999 and recorded on March 11. 1999 as document *1026365. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of seventy two thousand ninety three and 13/100 Dollars ($72,093 13). including interest at 9 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged oremrses, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at i p.m on August 3. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan and are described as A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. THENCE NORTH 762 FEET THENCE WEST 244 FEET; THENCE NORTH 371 FEET; THENCE EAST 244 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 371 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 29. 2000 AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (7/27) State of Michigan Judicial District 5th Judicial Circuit ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBUCAT1ON/POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION Case No. 0O-46G-DM 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 948-4810 Plaintiff Dale A Ordiway 6334 Thomapple Lake Rd. *2 Nashville. Michigan 49073 Plaintiffs attorney James D. Lovewell (P16818) 831 N. Washington Lansing, Michigan 48906 Defendant Donna Sue Ordiway Lot *8 Thonotossa Mobile Park Th on osca. Florida TO: Donna Sue Ordiway IT IS ORDERED: 1 You are being sued by plaintiff in this court to obtain a judgement of Divorce. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law m this court at the court address above on or before August 28. 2000. If you fail to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded m the complaint filed in this case 2 A copy of this order shall be published once each week m The Hastings Banner three consec­ utive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court 3. James D. Lovewell shall post a copy of this order in the courthouse, and at Barry County Courthouse. 220 W State Street. Hastings. 4. A copy of this order shall be sent to Donna Sue Ordiway at tne last known address by regis­ tered mail, return receipt requested, before the last week of posting, and the affidavit of mailing shall be filed with this court. Dated June 27. 2000 Richard H. Shaw. Judge. (7/20) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On turning 80 Ann Landers Paternity flap Dear Ann Landers: l our years ago. my son's wife gave birth to a beautiful baby boy The couple later divorced, but wc re­ mained close to the child. A few months ago. my son asked for a DNA test on his son. He obviously suspected the boy was not his. and the results indicated that he was right. This lovely child is not our grandson after all Wc would like to know how to handle this without hurting the boy. My cx-daughtcrin-law would like us out of her life, since wc arc no longer related to the child, he still calls us “Poppa and Nana.” and thinks my son is his father. Wc would like to detach from him with the least amount of emo­ tional pain for everyone concerned. Please tell us what to de. - Heartbroken in On­ tario. Canada Dear Heartbroken: Since you have been in the child's life for four years and. I am sure, provided him with love and affection, it is going to be hard on the boy as well as on you if you should suddenly disappear. I suggest that you get some professional counseling to find out how to make the sep­ aration with as little trauma as possible if it becomes necessary. Now is a time for your former daughter-in-law to prove whether or not she is a classy lady, willing to put her son's welfare ahead of her desire to be puni­ tive. I hope she comes through for you and her son. Anti-buff Dear Ann Landers: I am a 26-ycar-old, college-educated male. I have never seen a letter in your column with my complaint, and wonder why. Here is my problem: I recently started to take swimming lessons. I undress in the locker room, but always disrobe in a cur­ tained booth. I sec males who choose to walk around nude, and it bothers me. They get undressed in the aisles, even though there arc curtained booths available. I keep my swim trunks on before and af­ ter class, but I seem to be the oniy one who docs this. I refuse to use the showers or the sauna if it means being naked with a group of men. is there something wrong with me. or arc these males exhibitionists? Please enlighten me - Anti-BuiT in Buffalo, N.Y. Dear Anti-Buff: I would not go so far as to say there is something “wrong" with you, but most males would not be uncomfortable under the circumstances you describe. You were probably raised in a family where nu­ dity was frowned upon, but your problem is nothing to be overly concerned about. 4 The proposed amendment to Section 4 20 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance per­ taining to prohibiting use of an accessory building as a dwelling 5 The proposed amendment of Section 4.22 of the 'Yarieville Township Zoning Ordinance so as to allow decks to project nto a required yard area provided that such construction ts unroofed and without walls or other continuous enclosures 6 The proposed amendment of Section 4.18 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance by the addition of a new subsection "M" allowing on unplatted land m the 'A'. "R-T and "R-2' zoning districts one permanent sign advertising permitted uses rendered or offered upon or from the premises where the same is situated, subject to certan limitations contained m the proposed amendment All interested parties are invited tn be present or submit written comments on these special land use permit applications at the address below Prainevil'e Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days' notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or serv­ ices should contact tne Prairieville Township Clerk PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Normajean Nichols. Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norns Road Delton. Ml 49046 (616) 623 2664 Fatal fear Dear Ann Landers: A few months ago. I had a conversation with some colleagues at work. I was shocked to learn that tnese smart, educated women were terrified of going to doctors, and avoided them com­ pletely. One was even a breast-cancer sur­ vivor who never relumed for follow-up vis­ its. One month after that conversation, ne­ sistor and her son spent the weekend at my house. On her way home, she developed breathing difficulties, and yet refused to go to the hospital When she got home, her breathing became more labored. Her son called the paramedics, but my sister locked herself in the bathroom and w-ouldn't open the door. When they finally reached her. it was too late. She went into cardiac arrest and couldn't be revived. She was only 44 and died of heart failure - on my birthday. Aside from the pain of losing her. I can’t shake the anger. Yes. she had multiple risk factors, but what really killed her was her fear of doctors. Medicine can be wonderful, but it is useless to those who refuse to avail themselves of the miracles of modem sci­ ence. I don’t know how my sister developed such a phobia, but I am sure many others have this same terror. It would be comfort­ ing to think some of your readers might learn something from what I have written, and make an appointment today to sec their doctor. - A Grieving Sister in North Brunswick. NJ. Dear Grieving Sister. You ask why people fear doctors. The answer is - the fear of bad news. Your letter might encourage those who have this problem to entertain second and third thoughts. Thank you for writing. Is alcohol ruining your life or the life of a loved one? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize II. Hon- to Deal With It. How to Cimquer It" can turn things around Send a self-ad­ dressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Alcohol. c/oAnn Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate neb page at aw creators, com. Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. ilHiri M>i irtU Teens taking career course over summer Dear Ann Landers: I have been married for 11 years to a terriTic guy. “Chad" is a means, but he is not handsome, or even cute - just average-looking. When I first started dating him. I loved his personality, and thought he would become more appealing to me, but it hasn't happened. In fact, his looks have started to bother me a lot. I ana­ lyze his face all the time to sec if there is some particular feature I dislike, but I can’t find one. Why am I so obsessed with his looks. Ann? I want to stop feeling this way and ac­ cept him as he is. because he deserves to be PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at this public hearing ndude, si brief, the following 3. The proposed amendment of Artide IV of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance so as to add a new Section 4.18-1 setting forth extensive regulations pertaining to billboards ing9 Something else about him is bothering you. and I suggest you sec a psychologist and get tc the real problem. It’s not his looks. Dear. devoted husband and wonderful father. He is also a hard worker and a kind, loving per­ son. One thing about him disturbs me though - he is not very good-looking. I realize this makes me seem shallow, but I can't help it. Chad has a nice build, but his face isn’t attractive. He is not ugly, by any PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on Wednesday. Jufy 19. 2000. al 7:30 p.m. at the Prairieville Township HaH. 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township. 2. The proposed amendment of Section 6 12-3 of the Prairieville Township Zoning ordinance to set forth extensive regulations regard-ng communications towers and related facilities marriage, you arc suddenly bothered by the fact that your husband isn’t very good-look­ Not pretty TO THE RESIDENTS. AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: 1 The proposed amendment of Section 3 .1 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance so as to add definitional provisions pertaining to communication towers cherished. Please help me - Council Bluffs, Iowa Dear Council Bluffs: After 11 years of Dear Ann Landers: I am an avid reader of your column, and know that some people give you a iot of gnef. but you take it in your stride, and print the mean letters along with the compliments Bless you A friend of mine received this poem on her 80th birthday, and sent me a copy. It made me smile I hope you will find it suitable for your column Your senior readers will surely sec themselves. Best wishes from Alice L Dear Alice: I loved your contribution, and am happy to pnnt it Thank you: Eighty Toda)-, dear Lord. I am 80. and there’s much I haven't done I hope, dear Lord, you’ll let me live until I’m 81. But. if I haven’t finished all I want to do. Would you please let me stay awhile, un­ til I’m 82? So many places I want to go. so much I want to sec Do you think you could manage to make it 83? Many things I may have done, but there’s so much left in store. I’d like it very much to live to 84. And if by then. I'm still alive. Then. I’d like to stay to 85. The world is changing very fast, so I’d re­ ally like to stick. And see what happens to the world when I am 86. I know, dear Lord, it’s a lol to ask. and it will be nice in heaven. But I’d really like to stay around until I’m 87. I know by then I won’t be fast, and some­ times. I’ll be late. But it would be oh-so-plcasant to be around at 88. I will have seen so many things and had a wonderful time. So. I’m sure that I’ll be willing to leave at 89. (Well - maybe.) Thomas Lee Tennesson. Hastings and Amy Sue Mitchell, Hastings. Bri?n Gene Van Bruggcn. Delton and Ruby Elaine Bolhuis, Delton. Donald Edward LaVair, Jr.. Hastings and Sara Elaine Hause. Hastings Charles Wcsly Mead, Hastings and Janice Mane Norris. Hastings Michael Edward Gaither, Delton and Karon Marcello Richards. Douglasville, GA. Kevin Bruce Momson. Hastings and Darcy Jeanne Slagtcr. Hastings Thomas Kevin Sines. Middleville and Amy Mane Smith. Middleville. Richard William Laws. Hastings and Heather Mane Hamilton. Hastings. John Robert Workman. Delton and Kris­ ten Lura Blincoc, Delton SHARE with a friend, information on the local and area. SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings Banner in their name. Call 945-9S54. Teens involved in the summer career exploration class are (front row. from left) Heather Martin. Kehiah Tumes, Ryon Lear, (back row) Jim Johnston, James Sivits. Adam Patton and Scott Minnich. Seven local teens arc taking part in the Career Exploration Pre-Apprentice pro­ gram this summer, sponsored by the Barry Intermediate School District. The teens include Jim Johnston, Ryon Lear, Heather Martin, Scott Minnich, Adam Patton, James Sivits and Kehiah Tumes. The six-week program teaches 14and 15-year-olds how to fill out job appli­ cations., write cover letters, resumes, and how to interview for jobs. The teens explore careers through com­ puter data searches and by taking field trips to observe professionals at work. Field trips include visits to the Yankee Springs Recreation Center, the U.S. Post Office. Flcxfab Corporation, the Viking Corporation, McDonald's. Gerald R. Ford advised individually on their abilities and job preferences. Students used the Michigan Occupation­ al Information System in order to research careers in which they were interested. The program also consists of guest speakers from the DeVry Institute, Davenport Col­ lege, Westwood College, Baker College, corrections officers Randy Waite and Rich Yates from Ionia State Prison and Cliff Morris from Hastings City Police. The young people learned basic comput­ er skills while writing and re-writing resumes and letters. Prior to a mock inter­ view, students watched several examples of proper job interviewing techniques. Busi­ International Airport, Michigan State Capi­ tal and Museum, Studio 28 Theater, W.K. Kellogg Dairy Farm and Bird Sanctuary. Fort Custer Industnal Center, Koyo Corpo­ ration, Union Pump Company, Circuit conservation officer to veterinarian. The program opened June 19. Since then, students have met four days a week from 8 Court. Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery, the Hast­ ings Industrial Incubator, Grand Valley State University and Western Michigan University. Students learn about job skills, wages, benefits, and educational requirements at various work places. In class, students discuss realistic career goals, skills needed for certain jobs and how to establish educational goals Partici­ pants took skill and interest tests and were ness education teacher Mary Dawson con­ ducted the job interviews, varying from a.m. to 2:30 p.m. At the end of the program, students will spend a day "shadowing" a person working in their field of interest. In the pre-appren­ tice aspect of the program, students will fol­ low the worker and observe how he or she performs daily job activities. Patrick Purgiel and Cindy Sterctt teach the classes, and the program is coordinated by Joyce Snow. Students from Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg Schools arc participat­ ing. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 13, 2000 - Page 9 offered Judge Smith the associate justice­ ship of the Supreme Court of the Territory of New Mexico. After consideration of this honor. Judge Smith choose to slay in Michi­ gan and Barry County. He was a historian, an active member of the County Pioneer Society He was presi­ From TIME to TIMC.. dent of the National Bank of Hastings. He also served on the endowment committee of by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Clement M. Smith ...judge, businessman, historian, husband and father Albion College. He was a member of the Methodist Epis­ copal Church of Hastings and taught Sun­ day School there for 40 years, and served on the church board for nearly that many years He was a member of Barry Lodge No. 13. Knights of Pythias and Hastings Blue Lodge No. 52. Hastings chapter. Masons, and a member of the Charlotte Comman­ dcry'. Knights of Templar In politics he was a staunch Republican, never missing an opportunity to vote in the elections. He was active in the community and interested in taking care of his fellow man. He was considered to be very fair in his judgments in the court room. He was a courteous man and thoughtful of the rights of others, trying to smooth the path which others must travel. He aimed to set an example worthy of imitation by others. Judge Clement M. Smith died in January of 1923 and is buned next to his wife. Frances Wheeler Smith, in Riverside Ceme­ tery. Hastings. Sources Archives of Hastings Banner. Jan 11, 1923. History of Barry County. K W Potter. 1912. Headlight. February 1896. lol 2. No 12 LEGAL NOTICES David W. and Leonora McDonald Smith, parents of Judge Smith. attended one year before running cut of Judge Clement Smith as a young man circa 1896 By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Clement McDonald Smith, the son of David W. and Leonora McDonald Smith, was bom on Dec. 4. 1844. near Fort Wayne, Ind. He was brought to Michigan as an infant. The David W. Smiths were pioneer set­ tlers of Barry County. David W. Smith was bom in the state of New York on Aug. 31. 1817. and in 1842 came to the new state of Michigan- He went to Indiana in 1843 and married Leonora McDonald, also from New York state. The couple was married on Oct. 12, 1843 and came to Michigan, set­ tling on a farm north of Nashville, on Sec­ tion No. 13. Castleton Township. Mr. Smith was a Democrat and in I860 until 1876 he was supervisor of Castleton Township. He was secretary of the Barry and Eaton Insurance Company. Leonora Smith died in 1901 and David Smith died in 1906. They had four children. Clement Smith. E.V. Smith, Josephine Smith and Ida Smith. David W. Smith had a post office in his home on Section No. 13, Castleton Town­ ship and was postmaster, operating the office from 1851 until June 3. 1868. It was known as the Merritt Post Office. Clement attended country school and al age 17 entered the Academy at Ver­ montville, where he attended for one year. He then taught country school in the win­ ters. working on the farm during the sum­ mer. He taught at Coats Grove, Barryvillc and Star School, all in Barry County. In 1865 he entered the law department of the University of Michigan, where he funds. During that time he really knew that he wanted to be a lawyer. He returned to Barry County and taught school another year. Meanwhile, he was reading law in the office of Frank Allen. He taught grammar school in Charlotte and studied law with Attorney Edward A. Foote. He was admitted to the bar before Judge Woodruff of Charlotte in April of 1868. He was granted the degree of L.F.B.. and placed in the graduating law class of 1867 after passing a credential examina­ tion. He also received the degree of LX.D. by Albion College. He began a law practice in Nashville. He was serving as the secretary of Barry and Eaton Insurance Company, whose office was in Nashville. He supplemented his income from the law practice by teaching at the new Nashville Union School. After he had established his law practice in Nashville, he married Frances Wheeler on May 17. 1871. They lived in the village of Nashville until 1876, when Mr. Smith was elected probate judge of Barry County. The family then moved to Hastings where he lived out his life. Frances Wheeler Smith died on April 10. 1922. after mere than 50 years of marriage. Clement Smith served as probate judge for eight years. He also served a brief time as prosecuting attorney, finishing out the unexpired term of C H. Van Arman, who died while he held that office. In 1880. Judge Clement Smith and the Honorable Philip T. Clogove of Hastings formed a partnership, which lasted until Jan. I, 1893. when Judge Smith was appointed by Gov. John B. Rich to succeed Judge Hooker in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court, which consisted of Barry, Eaton, and Calhoun counties. Later, this district was divided into two districts with Barry and Eaton making up one and Calhoun became a separate district. Judge Hooker had been made a justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Michi­ gan. Judge Clement Smith served five terms, with a large majority of votes in his favor in each of the elections. In 1903. President William McKinley Judge Clement McDonald Smith 1912. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Barry County) THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by DWAYNE BARCROFT and KELLIE BARCROFT, Husband and Wife, Mortgagors, to FIRST FINANCE, which is orga nized and existing under the laws of Michigan and whose address is 6785 Telegraph. Bloomfield Hills. Ml 48301. Mortgagee, dated February 18. 1998, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on February 24. 1998, in Document No. 1008013 of Barry County Records, which mortgage was thereafter on February 23. 1998. assigned to BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. NA, as Custodian or Trustee. 3 Park Plaza. 16th Floor, Irvine, CA 92614 and recorded on July 27, 1998 in the office of the Register of Deeds for said County of Barry in Document No. 1015630 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND ONE HUN­ DRED EIGHTEEN AND 15/100 ($117,118.15) DOLLARS including interest thereon at 10.35%per annum. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the powe> of sale con­ tained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday. August 10. 2000 at 1:00 p.m., said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of of Barry is held). Which said premises are described as follows, lo-wrt: All that certain piece or parcel of land situ­ ate in Carlton Township. Barry County, and State of Michigan and described as follows, to-wrt Parcel 2: Beginning at the North 1/4 Post of Section 20. Town 4 North. Range 8 West; thence East 334 feet: thence South 210 feet; thence West 334 feet; thence North 210 feet to the point of beginning. Commonly referred to as: 530 East Carlton Center PP #08 040-020 125-100-01 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated June 22. 20000 ELAINE W. MARDI RO SIAN (P33528) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee 1373 Balfour Groose Point Park. Ml 48230 (313) 881-0296 (7/20) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Ths firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will bo used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald D. Wells. Jr. and Cynthia M. Wells husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Pioneer Acceptance Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 12. 1997. and recorded on May 20. 1997 in Liber 694, on Page 980. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Flagstar Bank. FSB. Assignee by an assignment dated May 8. 1997, which was recorded on May 20. 1997. m Liber 694. on Page 987. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED FORTY-TWO THOUSAND SIX HUN­ DRED THIRTY-FIVE AND 07/100 dollars ($142,635 07), including interest at 8.375% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1 00 PM. on July 27. 2000. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Begrtning at a poot on the East-West 1/4 line of Section 16, Town 1 North. Range 9 West, dis­ tant North 69 degrees 52 minutes 00 seconds West 4860 62 feet from the East 1/4 post of said Section 16. thence South 00 degrees 50 minutes 42 seconds East parallel with the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 16 a distance 1321.57 feet to the South Ime of the North 1,2 of the Southwest 1.4 of said Section 16: thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 22 seconds West along said South line 352.13 fee! to the West line of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 05 seconds West along said West line. 1321 59 to the West 1 4 post of said Section, thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 00 seconds East along satd East-West 1/4 line 344 20 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Date June 15. 2000 Plat map. 1860. showing the David W Smith land. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File « 2000’6488 Hawks (7-13) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale WLLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the condrbons of a real estate mortgage made by Kevin S. Phenix and Tracy L Phenix, husband and wife, of 1688 East Center Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058. and Bond Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Slate of Michigan, whose address <3 2007 Eastern, S.E., Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated Januvy 15.1998. and recorded on April 13.1998, Docket No. 1010331 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Twenty Six Thousand Eighty Hundred Forty Seven Dollars and Forty Cents ($26.84 T4O) and no suit or proceedings at law having txien insti­ tuted to recover the said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on August 10. 2000, at 1:00 p.m. the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney s fees allowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located in Barry County, Michigan and which are described as follows: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 3 North. Range 8 West descrtied ar commencing 28 rods East of the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 21. in the center of Center Road, thence South 198 feet for the place of beginning, thence East 191 feet, thence South 198 feet, thence West 191 feet, thence North 198 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an existing right oi way for ingress and egress as revealed in Uber 354 on Page 343 which has an address of 1688 East Center Road, Hastings. Michigan 49058. The redemption period shaH be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned n accordance with MCL 600 3?41 in which case the redemption period shal be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern, S E Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 Dated: June 28. 2000 Drafted by: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N.W.. Ste. 111-A Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 (7/27) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 2C00-472-CZ Hon. James H. Fisher JOHN M. WILLIAMS. Plaintiff. -vsRODNEY L. WISNIEWSKI AND TAMMY S PETERS. Defendants. Robert J. Longstreet (P53546) Attorney for Plaintiff SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 Rodney L. Wisniewski and Tammy S. Peters. Defendants Herein At a session of said Court, held in the Circuit Courtroom mi the Gty of Hastings Barry County. Michigan, this 5th day of July. 2000 Present Honorable James H. Fisher Circuit Judge This matter having come before the Court pur­ suant to the Motion of Plaintiff and the Court being otherwise duly informed in the premises, now therefore. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Tammy S. Peters. Defendant in the above entitled cause, in which Plaintiff seeks to Quiet Title on certain property m Barry County, shall file an Answer or take other action permitted by law or Court Rule on or before the day of Sept. 4. 2000, by filing an answer or other appropriate pleadings with the 5th Circuit Court. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. and that should Defendant fail to take such action, a Default Judgment will be entered against her for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed m this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of this order shall be published once each week in the Hastings Banner for three con­ secutive weeks and a proof of publication shall be filed m this Court James H Fisher. Circuit Judge DRAFTED BY Robert J Longstreet (P53546) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET 607 N Broad-way Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 (7/27) �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 13. 2000 Saxon McCarty ready for football All Star game < < me (< think < I it by Jim Jensen Baseball is a great game for many reasons Back from vacation and focusing on the diamond. The baseball diamond that is, wondering what the future holds for the game in general and, in particular, for Major League Baseball. It was such a heartwarming touch Tuesday when the kids followed their fathen, or heroes, out onto Turner Field for the introduction ceremonies at the MLB's 71st All-Star Game. To see Chicago Cub Sammy Sosa run through a screaming row of young fans... to witness Arizona's ace Randy Johnson or Toronto's David Wells standing by their children with smiles as powerful as their fastballs. MLB seems to be connecting family values with its grand ole* game and for softies, such as myself, the scheme worked real well as I marveled at the festivities from Atlanta. With family comes tradition and no game compares to baseball when tradition is concerned. I have always considered myself a traditionalist and that is why I have given this game another chance, although friends and editors have already left the field, saying the game has passed them by or they have lost respect for the game because of a strike that happened in . 1994. Some people can hold grudges, in my opinion, way too long and that is wry too bad! There is a lot that is still great about this game. Even if you're not a fan of the sport, it is sail a great distraction to help you slumber through a comforting nap. But let's count the things that make this game so great. • Great pitchers such as Randy Johnson, David Wells and Boston Red Sox Pedro Martinez (Martinez is listed here as a tribute to Tim Ncwsted). The only problem is that tne game needs many more great pitchers, and a couple of them should become property of the Detroit Tigers. Wells was starting a game once again for his former manager. New York Yankee Joe Torre, and threw some crafty stuff to stars such as former Michigan Wolverine and current Cincinnati Red Barry Larkin. And what about Detroit 1 iger stopper Todd Jones who retired the National League 1-2-3 in the eighth inning. Jones leads the Majors with 24 saves. Note, to Phil Gamer and the Tigers’ brass, Jones is a keeper, but Juan Gonzalez is totally another story. • Great shortstops such as Seattle's Alex Rodriguez, the New York Yankees' Derelr Jeter and Boston's Nomar Garciap»rra. Rodriguez was one of many stars who missed Tuesday's game because of an injury, but Jeter certainly made up for his absence, going three-for-three, driving in two runs and scoring another. See there is more to great Kalamazoo sports than just the Western Michigan Broncos. I just wish that things would have gone a little better for Jeter and his former heartthrob, Mariah Carey. Man, is she a great singer. But there are many stars who don't pitch or don't play shortstop. San Francisco's Jeff Kent (one of the game's most underrated performers) is nearly as grtat of a second baseman as former Red Joe Morgan and Texas' Ivan Rodriquez is nearly as great as former Red backstop Johnny Bench. By the way, I did love the Reds when I was growing up. Sparky Anderson certainly had to work wonders in Cincinnati, didn't he? The comparisons of former stars to current ones, though, can be difficult. Who really knows if Montreal's Vladimir Guerrero can be the next Willie Mays, although I doubt that one big time. • Great stories such as Atlanta's "Big Cat" Andres Galarraga and his great comeback from cancer. It was awesome to not only see his great enthusiasm for the game, but the fans' enthusiasm for what he has achieved... on and off the field. • Great local heroes like Jeter and Mike Reilly. Reilly, a Battle Creek St. Philip graduate, was "mpiring his third All-Star game, but it was his first behind the plate. By the way, Reilly called another great game. One problem with this year's All-Star classic was that many of the big-time stars were not on the field. Cincinnati's Ken Griffey Jr. didn't play, but his good friend St. Louis Jim Edmonds (whom Jr. believes gets too much air time on ESPN) did. "iherc were a total of nine stars missing and those nine probably could have fielded a team that would have beaten the two that were competing at Turner Tuesday. • Great defense such as the over-theshoulder catch by Edmonds in center. It was almost as good as the dazzling plays that Mays made often during great his ball diamond days. • Great hometown fireworks, such as the homer that Atlanta's Chipper Jones smacked. Jones matched Jeter's three-forthree performance, much to the delight of the Braves' fans. The last time the All­ Star Game was played in Atlanta, hometown hero Hank Aaron hit one out of the yard. By the way, I don't remember this happening. There is still plenty that is great about this grand ole* game. Sure the game has changed, as lime moves on. So does the world we live in. There are currently eleven players hitting .350 or better, something uncomprehendible to baseball fans a couple of moons ago. Recent Hastings High School graduate and Saxon sports star Gabe McCarty is gearing up for the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association East-West All Star Football Game Saturday, July 29, at Michigan State University’s Spartan Stadium.. McCarty will be a member of the Adrian College football team beginning this fall. He said he is very excited about this All Star opportunity. "I never thought it would happen; it's a big deal and I’m pretty excited." McCarty said. The players report to MSU Saturday, July 22, to begin workouts for the game. The players will practice three times a day with the exception of Saturday. July 22, Sunday. July 23, and Friday, July 28. But McCarty, in a sense, has already begun his training for the game. "I've been working out and running,” McCarty explained. "I know that I will be up against some good guys. I hope that 1 will do well." McCarty, a 5-10, 240-pound defensive lineman, will be a member of the West squad. The West leads the East 10-9 in the all­ time All Star series and won last season's contest 35-6. In 1998, the East team prevailed-20-15. Gabe McCarty (51) plows through a Forest Hills defender during last year's O-K White football contest. (Photo by Dan Buerge) Members of the West team include McCarty. Dan Bloemers (defensive back, Caledonia), Bill Stouffer (defensive lineman, Lowell), Seth Shubert (wide receiver, Marshall), Nate Blevins (wide receiver. Forest Hills Central) and Mike Vick (defensive back, Battle Creek Central). "It's kind of cool to have those guys on my side,” said McCarty. West coaches will include Rich Hulkow (Marshall), Tim McGee (Forest Hills Central), Jerry Triece (Marshall) and Michael Kersjes (Forest Hills Central). Pre-game announcements and introductions begin at 1:45 p.m. and kickoff is slated for 2 p.m. There will be 88 players total taking part in the 2000 contest. All Star game tickets at the gate are $8 and pre-sale tickets are $5. After the All Star battle, McCarty will depart for Ids workouts at Adrian, which begin Aug. 18. McCarty said he expects to remain a defensive lineman in the Bulldogs’ football program. See BASEBALL, cont. page 11 Stafford said sports gave him more than just kicks Designated Players... by Hal Buerge The following's an opinion— The question seems to be; As we look ut baseball as it is These thoughts occur to me— The American Leaguers much prefer A game that provides clout While the Nationals are sticking with The automatic out. America's game is slipping From favor, so it seems. Fans are turning now to other games With more action with their teams. Fast action seems to please the fans; That's what they come to see. But, baseball's still the foremost game Providing strategy. The leaguers* National argument, When the pitcher's bat is used; Managers are forced to more decisions— But many fans are not amused. If more decisions the are answer, Then, why not revise the rules. Let's give managers real options And provide them with more tools. Sam Stafford was a prime example of a prep athlete who always gave his sports 110 percent and always did so with a positive light. Stafford earned 12 varsity letters during his four years at Hastings High School. This year, Stafford was a recipient of the Buzz Youngs Award, awarded to the top senior Saxon male and female athletes. He persevered through injuries to earn his 12 letters in soccer, wrestling and track, enjoying and learning through his experiences. "There's so much you can learn from sports; it's all how you take it," Stafford said. Stafford played four seasons on the Saxon varsity soccer team and was the tent’s captain for two of those years. He was all-conference honorable mention twice and made the O-K While's first team during his final two seasons. He also was a member of the J-Ad Graphics' All-Barry County squad four times. As a senior, Stafford was a defensive standout as well as managing 13 goals and 10 assists. Hastings earned co-championships during Stafford's sophomore and senior seasons. The team went 19-3-1 in his final campaign, out-scored its opponents 93-19 and advanced to a regional championship. His fondest memory from the 1999 season was a 7-0 win over league power Forest Hills Central, a victory that came after an earlier season loss to the same soccer team. "Because we lost to them earlier, everybody was pumped up," Stafford explained. "We all received a special note at school and all of us were ready to play." The Saxons also beat Forest Hills Northern 1-0 to earn their 1999 district championship. It was a year of many accomplishments, and the Saxons certainly worked hard to achieve them. "We earned our respect," Stafford said of the team’s successful season. "We came together quite a bit. Dennis (Saxon head coach Dennis Argetsinger) had a lot to do with that." He said a number of his coaches were influential in his prep career, including Argetsinger and former Hastings mat mentor Dave Furrow. That sophomore year also included a thrilling triumph over one of the state's best, as the blue and gold handed thirdranked Battle Creek Lakeview a 2-1 overtime defeat in the firat round of district action. Stafford began playing soccer in the YMCA program at age five and started competing on a select soccer team when he was 12 In his words, "I just love the game." As a wrestler, Stafford tried his talents as a 119-poundcr during his freshman season and then competed as a 130pounder in his final three seasons. He was selected to the All-Barry County team twice, earned honorable mention all­ league honors as a junior, and was a team captain as a senior. His senior year was a bit disappointing because he spent two months "getting back on the mat" because of a concussion. In his four years of high school sports, Sufford said he suffered from five concussions, four in wrestling and one in soccer. Regardless of his pain. Sufford always returned to the action and stood out not only as top performer but also a valuable leader. Wrestling began for Stafford in the seventh grade because it was "something to do." He said he often grappled with his older brother Chris because "that was unavoidable." Track consumed Sufford's springs the past four years, as he dabbled in a number of events including the 100, 200 and 400 relay. 800 relay and the 400. His list of track achievements includes twice being named All-Barry County, four times being named to the all-league team and competing at the state finals three times. Stafford qualified for state finals in the 100. the 800 relay (his senior year along with Bruce Carpenter. Brandon Dahn and Adam Schantz) and twice in the 400 relay. His best time in the 100 dash was a 10.95. Still, one of his favorite moments on the tracks came when he was in middle school. He remembers competing nt the Comstock Relays at Western Michigan University, running a 54.0 split and catching up to another runner who was roughly 70 yards in front of him during that race. Soccer, wrestling and track took up a majority of Sufford's extra time during high school, if not all of the time. "This year, I don't think I had a day off," Stafford said. Not that he really wanted any time off anyway. He said he thoroughly enjoyed "the competitions" and the friends that he made through his association with athletics. "Just playing, goofing around and having a good time," Sufford said made sports special for him. When fall arrives, Stafford will head to Michigan State University to study engineering. He completed his high school education with a 4.0 grade point average and tied with four others for top honors in his senior class. One of his goals following college is to possibly return to the fields... to the tracks... or to the mats. "I would like to coach when I am older if at all possible." If more fan support is needed, Make more effort to amuse 'em... With high-priced players on each bench For heaven's 'em. sake, let’s use The substitution rule's outmoded. Give the manager the clearance To use each player, where and when he's needed And not make just one appearance. Then, decisions by the managers Would really have no limit. The game would have more fan appeal if more spice were put into it. Baseball, when first introduced By Abner Doubleday— Like the Constitution and many other things Were to suit another day. There is just one big objection, if by these rules we'd play: If games moved at their present pace, One game would take all day. Now, before your thoughts run rampant, And your mind and mouth start flappin*— There's no use to get 'cause It's never gonna happen! excited, Sam Stafford (21) goes to the air to make a heady play during varsity soccer action for the Hastings Saxons. Soccer alumni to come together Aug. 19 The third annual Hastings High School Soccer Alumni Game Saturday. Aug. 19 will actually be two games, as the Saxons plan on having a contest for both the girls and the guys. Hastings High School varsity head coach Dennis Argetsinger said they plan to have the girls' booters play on Johnson Field at 5 p.m. and the boys’ booters follow at 7 p.m. The first two alumni games produced a win each for the varsity and the alumni. The Hastings* boys alumni won in 1998 5-4 and the varsity evened the all­ time series in 1999 with a 6-0 triumph that included five goals in the second half. Not only has the games drawn many participants, it has also attracted a number of fans. "The crowds are getting larger," Argetsinger said. "We hope to have a barbecue between games or after." Any questions pertaining to the contests can be directed to Argetsinger at 948-4491. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday July 13. 2000 - Page 11 Wrestlers receive World Class instructions The Hastings Wrestling Club recently traveled to Edinboro University to attend the World Class Wrestling Camp, which is run by Olympic and world champion Bruce Baumgartner Wrestlers from all over the United States attended the wrestling camp, which is located in Erie. Pa. The 24 wrestlers from the Hastings Wrestling Club were instructed by world class wrestlers such as Baumgartner Uyl hired as athletic director at Caledonia A new athletic director, Mark Uyl. was hired at Caledonia High School to replace Matt Fronimos, who served in that position for about one year. Uyl is no stranger to the area, having served as a history teacher and coach at Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville since 1986. He also graduated from Caledonia High School. He accepted his new position last Thursday at the Caledonia Board of Education meeting, but said it wasn't an (NCAA champion and world champ), Lou easy decision. ”1 loved what I was doing in Middleville," Uyl said. "There were only a few opportunities (hat I would leave Middleville for and this was just one of them." At Caledonia, Uyl will have some work to do, but says the program's Dan Blair takes down an opponent at Edinboro. (Photo provided) The Hastings Wrestling Club is pictured with Olympian champion, Bruce Baumgartner. Members of the wrestling club include coach Dennis Redman, coach Darrell Slaughter, coach Mike Goggins, Dan Blair, Jake Friddle, Mike Case, Evan Anderson, Chris Brown, Tom Girrbach, Scott Redman, Rob Baker, Corey Fueri, R.J. Williams, Ryan Rowse. Amanda Lee, Andrew Bouhouse, Drew Richardson. Brandon Black, Matt Lipstraw, Justin Carley, Steve Case, Ryan Ferguson, Tom Rowse, Chad Ferguson and Tiffany Easey. (Photo provided) successes could be many. "Definitely, stability will be a key," Uyl said. "It will be a challenge to get everybody on the same page. (But) the potential is just endless." Giving up his coaching duties won't be easy, but Uyl said it was a move he was prepared to take. "It's more of an opportunity," Uyl said. "I knew that I wanted to get into administration eventually; in life you never know when opportunities are going (o happen. I had to take advantage of this one." Uyl graduated from Calvin College with a bachelor of arts degree, and is completing work on a master of arts degree in educational administration from Grand Valley State University. Uyl served as the faciliator on a trip a group of TK students took to Washington D.C. in May as part of Project Close-Up. Before coming to TK, Uyl was a student physical education teacher in Wyoming and Kentwood in 1996 Uyl has football coaching experience at Thomapple Kellogg High School as an assistant head coach and defensive coordinator from 1996 to 1998. The Trojans were O-K Blue Conference champions in 1996, 1997 and 1998, were state playoff qualifiers in 1997, 1998 and 1999 with an overall record during Uyl's years of 32-8. He said he will miss his days at TK and gives special thanks two individuals. Tim Girrbach practices a wrestling move at camp. (Photo provided) Roselli (1996 Olympian). Matt Ghaffari (1996 Olympic silver medalist). Steven Neil (world champion). Jeff Blatnick (1984 (Wyfopic gold mfcdalist) and Tim Flynn (head wrestling coach at Edinboro BASEBALL... Cont. from page 10 Players today, like Sammy Sosa and St. Louis* Mark McGwire, can hit 60 dingers a season. Hammerin’ Hank never did. The players today are stronger, faster. The ballparks are relatively smaller and the balls, well they may be a bit juiced, though nobody seems to know for sure. Sure the game could use a couple of adjustments. If I was commissioner the National League would be using designated hitters. Who wants to see a pitclicr strikeout anyway? And free agency should be controlled, so that fans and players can familiarize themselves to each other, just like it was in days gone by. This is a problem that many sports have. Remember, for many it’s all about money and that is why fans turn away from good ole* games like baseball and resort to activities such as professional wrestling or roller derby. Forget it, I’m sticking with baseball and I hope that it never grows out of season. Talk to you soon. Save America’s Forests The utiMwM< campaign to prol*ct A restore Aaaricah «M and natural forests. Smc America's Forrsl. ♦ Lihran Court. SF. Washmfloo. DC 20003 202-344-9’19 University). Other NCAA champions, coaches and world title holders also took part in instructing at the wrestling camp. Olympian Lou Roselli demonstrates with Jason Carley as Amanda Lee and Scott Redman look on. (Photo provided) GUN LAKE AREA SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY CLERICAL POSITION OPENING Applicant must have knowledge of general office procedures. booWteeping, payroll, computer skills, plus the ability and personality to work well with the public. Preference will be given for experience and training in these areas. Send resumes to: Robert H. Monroe. Manager GLASAWA 12588 Marsh Road Shelbyville, Michigan 49344 Mark Uyl looks forward to tne challenge of being a leader for the Fighting Scots' athletic program. Trojans' head football coach Tim Penfield and TK dean of students Dan Erb. "I can't thank them enough for what they have done for me,” Uyl said. "I'm going to miss it; my focus has really changed in the last few weeks." In Caledonia, he was defensive coordinator and head junior varsity football coach in 1992. He played varsity baseball al Calvin college from 1992 to 1996 and served as a baseball umpire sports official from 1997 to 1998 in several categories of play, including high school, college and profes­ sional level baseball. He has served as a basketball official since 1996 for Michigan High School Athletic Association basketball and since 1997 in college basketball games. Softball tourney set There will be a men's Class E fastpitch softball tournament in Freeport Saturday. July 22 and Sunday, July 23, according to one of its organizers, Ron Nash. Nash said since the tournament is Class E that no pitcher Class D or above are eligible. SOFTBALL...continued on page <2 BID RELEASE The Southwest Michigan HIV Network with its Fiduciary Kalamazoo County Human Services announces the availabil­ ity of funds for Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS(HOPWA) in the amount of approximately $196,798 for fiscal year 2000-2001. Requests for Proposals will be avail­ able July 14, 2000, Applications are due by August 28th, 2000. A mandatory technical assistance meeting will be held on August 7,2000 at 10:00 a.m. at Kalamazoo County Human Services Building, 3299 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, in Conference room G. Funding priorities to include provision of Emergency Housing Assistance, Housing Advocacy (Specialist) and administration of the Housing Certificate program. For more information contact Mary Macqueen, Coordinator 616-373-5160. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on July 19.2000 at 7:30 P.M. at the Praineville Township Hall. 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this Public Hear­ ing include, in brief, the following: 1. ) Special Land Use Permit request by Mary Kolar. 5471 S. 4th Street. Kala­ mazoo. Ml 49009 to place a tent or recreational vehicle on parcel number 08-12-006-003-40 per section 4.3 (C) A through H of :ne Prairieville Town­ ship Zoning Ordinance This section allows occupancy to not exceed 30 days or more than four (4) weekends in any calendar year. The property in question is located in the "R-2" - Single Family and Two Fam­ ily Medium Density Residential District on Oakndge Drive. Pine Lake. 2. ) Robert VanKeuren requests a site plan review for a duplex located at 14895 Doster Road. Plainwell. Ml 49080 Parcel Number (08-012-030­ 008-20) All interested persons are invited to be present or submit wntten comments on these special land use permit appellations at the address below. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of pnnted materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individ­ uals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. Prairieville Township Planning Commission Robert Kull. Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 0990 District #1: City of Hastings Paid for by the Tom Wilkinson Committee 328 W. Court St.; HASTINGS MI 49058 http.//www.iserv.net/iserv/users/wilktom.html �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 13. 2000 The YMCA program provides instruction and fun moments for many area youths. Fun Fore All... The YMCA Golf League at the River Bend Golf Course in Hastings has been a very big hit for many area youth this summer. A group of nearly 60 young golfers have swung the dubs thus far, sharing a few smiles along the way. A session for second-fourth graders takes place Mondays from 8:30-10 a.m., a session for fifth­ eighth graders takes place from 9:30-11 a.m. and a league for sixth-eighth graders takes place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. After five weeks of golf, River Bend closes the summer event with a special cook-out that includes prizes for all. The price to play is quite affordable, $6 the first week and $1 for the remaining weeks that the golfers play in. 'This is a great group of kids and a good opportunity for kids to play,* league coordinator Ed von der Hoff said. *We teach them golf etiquette and the rules of the game.* Assisting von der Hoff with the league are Joe Edger, Mike Hubbard. Katie Jorr nd Brian DeVries. The league is all possible because the owners of the Rl -tend Golf Course, Denny Storrs and family, open up the course on Mondays, so the young golfers can enjoy some great time on the links. Joe Edger helps three young golfers on the green during Monday's round at the River Bend Golf Course. League helpers Katie Jones and Mike Hubbard take time out to smile for a picture. Seniors enjoy time at B.C. Olympics A number of athletes from Barry County took part in the Michigan Senior Olympics June 13-17 in Battle Creek and came away from the event with rewards and great thoughts. Janice Kietzmann from Hastings was competing in her fourth Michigan Senior Olympics, golfing in the tournament that was staged at the Marywood Golf Course. She said she "always enjoys playing at Marywoo4" and mentioned that "everybody came and had a great time." As far as her score was concerned, Kietzmann said it keeps pretty consistent. "I don't seem to improve any, but I don't get worse either," Kietzmann said. "I kept up with my age group." This was the second consecutive year that Kietzmann, 62, and others had ventured to Battle Creek for the Senior Olympics. She also traveled to the games in Frankenmuth the previous two years. In 2001, the Michigan Senior Olympics will be staged in Midland. "Everybody keeps coming back, so they (the organizers) do it well," Ki-tzmann said. Jack Bohn of Middleville competed in six swimming events and placed in the four of them. Bohn, 70, finished second in the 100-yard breaststroke, the 200- of four teams. He called the event, "not that much fun" because of the low meter breaststroke and the 50-yard breaststroke and earned a third place in the 400-yard freestyle. He said that "the same guy beat me four times." and mentioned that his efforts in the breaststrokes have improved through time. "It didn’t used to be (my best event), but as I am getting older, it's becoming my line of expertise," Bohn said. Bohn will serve as Barry County’s Here are the tup results of athletes from Barry County: Jack Bohn — 100-yard breastroke, second place. 2:26:53; 200-meter breastroke. second place. 5:18.86; 400yard freestyle, third place, 11:11.02; 50yard breastroke, second place, 1:008.35. Ed Colburn — softball, second place. Myron Edgerton — table tennis (doubles), first place; table tennis (singles), third place; bowling (singles), fifth place. 555.00. ambassador at the 2001 gnmes in Midland Mark Versluis, 70, was a member of a volleyball team that finished second. The Pine Lake native said he received some real encouragement from his visit to the Cereal City. "It was a real good time," Versluis said. "It was my first time plnying with this team. It gives you some encouragement." Ed Colburn of Middleville played on a softball team that included a number of players out of the Grand Rapids area. Colburn's team took second place, but the tournament he said only consisted of three turnout. Janice Kietzmann — golf. Phylis Martini, bench press, 75.00. Mark Versluis, volleyball, second place. The 21st annual Senior Olympic Summer Games were held June 13-17. Over 1,100 athletes from Michigan, other states and Canada participated in the special event. The Michigan Senior Olympics promotes healthy lifestyles by organizing state games, spurts and competitions for active individuals 50 years plus with programs to enjoy healthy and active lifestyles. ‘EThe latniQy Gladys Hammond would like to thank everyone who sent cards, flowers, food and contributions to charities of one’s choice. Special thanks to Thornapple Manor and Hospice. <34usband. QJtytn ‘Sfantntond CltlFd/ten. QuandcWditen. Slstcks Hastings High School, Class nf 1980 Hastings High School, Class of 1980 Area tracks alter schedules for weekend racing events The New 96 Speedway has decided to modify its schedule for this Saturday. Bnck-to-back races were scheduled, but management has decided to cancel the Saturday, July 15 race. The Friday, July 14 race will consist of Late Models, IMCA Modifieds and Sportsman cars. Jeff LaJoye, of Hastings, finished second in the Sportsman feature on Saturday, July 1 and hopes to contend for another top finish at the July 14 event. The Sprint cars will return to action Saturday, July 22 as the All Star Circuit of Champions makes its only appearance to Lake Odessa for the GM Powertrain 30. Frankie Kerr will be participating and signing autographs at the track. Kalamazoo Speedway... It will be a busy Saturday at the Kalamazoo Speedway with a full thiee-in- Berlin Raceway... Last week's postponed, televised Super Speedway Can of the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) will compete in the national championship 200-lap Late Model Stock Car race Saturday night (July 15) during Crystal Flash Night at Berlin. Last year’s ARCA 200 winner at Berlin. Frank Kimmel, will have to stave off three time ARCA national driving champion Tim Steele, of Coopersville, to gain repeat honors and overcome the rest of the 30-car field. Gates will open al noon, practice begins al 1 p.m.. time trials at 4 p.m. and the fust preliminary event is set for 7 p.m. SOFTBALL...continued from page IX Opening ceremonies are to start a few minutes before 8 a.m. as the first game is slated for the start of the hour. Nash also mentioned that they will have a parade through downtown (with the Hastings American Legion leading the opening ceremonies), a horseshoe contest, volleyball, three-on-threc basketball, fireworks, a pig roast (as well as chicken and turkey) and a euchre tournament at the community center. Money raised through the event will go toward supporting the Freeport ballfields, Nash said. If you have any questions on the event, contact Nash at 765-5400. • Softball Standings: Here are the standings for the Freeport Fastpitch Softball League: Bob Cats 4-3. Tri County 4-3, Brian's Tire 3-3-1. Bennetts 3-3-1. Games for July 19 — Brian's Tire vs Bob Cats: Bennetts vs. Tri County. ’ Interested in Joining A League?: Nash also said that if people, and teams, are interested in joining a league — especially in a girls' fastpitch division — they can call him or Marvin Blough at 765-3039. STREET NAME SIGNS 911 EMERGENCY 2 Home Address Signs •1 REQUIRED BY NEW BARRY COUNTY ORDINANCE •19.95 ea - 2 or more *17.95 ea. Made while you wait - 5 minutes Call & Pick Up Private Drive - Private Road Signs "Any Name" Pvt Rd Signs Action Signs (across from E.W. Bliss) 1011 E. State St., Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an accuracy test will be conducted on July 18, 2000, at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the Hastings City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan, for the purpose of testing the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate the voted ballots for the August 8, 2000, Primary Election. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945­ 2468 or TDD call relay services 1 -800-649-3///). (616) 945-0542 Fro. 888-577-7446 PRIVATE DRIVE SIGNS Everil G. Manshum City Clerk HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP QUALITY CAR CLEANING August 5,2000 at the Barry Expo Center, Hastings. Hastings High School. Class of 1980 at the area track. Admission is $12. one show being run along with the ...is having their 20 year reunion on Social time 6-7 p.m. with dinner it 7:00 p.m Dancing starts at 8:30. For those with children, if you would like to meet at Bob King Park in Hastings at 1.00 p.m. to let the kids play, while you reminisce, that is an option. Any questions, call Deb Converse Baker al 616-945-2902. Dave Baum at 616-945-5686 or Bob Teunessen at 616­ 948-2791 or email Deb at dlbakcr62£ voyager net. Wr art still looking for the following classmates: Colette Schipper. Dave Penrod. David LeRoux, David Wright. Dawn Dulyea, Glenn Pfullman. Jerry Zombor, Julie Burchett, Kathy Duits, Kathy Moore, Keren McMahon, Leanne Owings Vi pond, Mark Chase. Mary Hurt, Mike Kerstetter. Mike Spencer, Mike Yarger, Mindy Franklin Smith. Pam Brown. Paul Fryklind, Pete Dolan. Randy Carlson. Ray Cross, Richard Hultquist. Rodney Coffey, Roxanne Coffey Ackroyd, Sue Mann, Tim Koutz, Tina Slone. Tom Carpenter. Tom Lynn. Canadian Coupes and the Big Wheel races for the kids. It is also "Old Timers Night" THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! 10% DISCOUNT ON COMP. INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR DETAILING. DE-TARING , WASHING , WAXING , BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLYMER SEALANT, VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO, MOTOR CLEANING. COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc. PICKUP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. 1/4 MILE SOUTH OFE.W. BLISS 616 / 945-5607 Notice of Mortgage Foredoeure Sala THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default h«s been made in the condition, ol a mortgage made by Robert L Misak and Tamara J. Misak, husband and wife (original mortgagors! to Countrywide Homa Loans. Inc. f/k/a. Countrywide Funding Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 29. 1995. and recorded on December 1. 1995 In Uber 644. on Page 311. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTYFIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTYONE AND 20/100 dollars (S75.361.20). including interest at 7.675* per annum Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml al 1:00 pm . on August 10. 2000 Said premises aie situated n TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3. Johnsons Gun Lake Plat according to the recorded Plat thereof a, record­ ed in Uber 3 ol Plats on Page 38 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale el such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 194BCL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 29. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 1-800-237-2379 MRrSttSnMOFSatnNSTMCHtWI.se ilOfcytrtSi 345-2900 I • 629-5232 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suae 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 46025 File #200017007 Mustangs (7/27) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 13. 2000 - Page 13 LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions ol a certain mortgage made by Raymond Hayes, single and Lori Ann Harris, single of Barry County. Michtgan Mortgagors to Advante National Bank Mortgagee dated the 2nd day of September. A D 1999. and recorded m the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry aid State of Michigan, on the 14th day of September. A.D. 1999. in document number 1035315 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit the 17th day of September. AD. 1998. assigned to Banker s Trust Company of California, thru mesne assign­ ments and recorded in Barry County, in the office of Register of Deeds in document number 1038064 said County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. al the date of this notice, for prmc^al and interest, the sum nf $69,481 00 including interest there on at eight point three seven five (8 375%) percent per annum. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale con­ tested m said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and prodded, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 10 day of August, AD.. 2000. at 1:00 p.m. o’clock said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described m said mortgage Which said premises are describee as follows All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Barry, tn the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: A parcel of Land described as commencing 800 feet west of the north 1/4 post of the north west 1/4 of section 6. town 1 north, range 9 west; thence west 300 feet, thence south 300 feet, thence east 300 feet, thence north 300 feet, to the place of beginning, Barry County. Michigan Commonly known as 6650 Pmelakc. Tax ID 08 003 006 012-60 The redemption period sha'l be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: June 29. 2000 WELTMAN. WEINBER3 & REIS CO.. L.P.A By Daniel E Best (P58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee 755 W. Brg Beaver, Suite 310 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 362 6100 (7/27) State ol Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent s Estate File No. 2000-22921-DE . Estate of Roland M Furrow. Date of birth 6 17-1912. . , ‘ TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE OF CREDITORS The decedent Roland M. Furrow, who lived at 1417 S. Jefferson, Hastings, Michigan, died January 16. 2000 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Roland M. Furrow. II. named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 735 W. Green. Hastings a^d the named/proposeo personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date 7-10-00 Roland M. Furrow, II 735 W Green Hastings. Ml 45058 945 4 256 (7/20) Mortgage Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard T Wiliams. A Married Man and Tamie R. Williams. His Wife, to Capstone Mortgage Corp., mortgage, dated December 4. 1998 and recorded December 15. 1998 in Document No. 1022375. Barry County Records said mortgage is now held by Bankers Trust Company of California. N.A.. as Trustee by assignment dated June 14. 2000 and recorded on June 23. 2000 m Document No. 1045871. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on »;ch mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Six and 04/100 Dollars ($152,166.04) including interest at the rate of 13.3% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice ts hereby given that the mortgage will te foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the BarryCounty Courthouse m Hastings. Ml m Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m on August 17. 2000 The premises are located m the Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thornapple Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as Commencing at the East 1/4 Corner of Said Section, thence South 00 Degrees 05 minutes 24 seconds West 1054 72 feet along the East Line of Sad Southeast 1/4. Thence South 89 Degrees 06 minutes 54 seconds West 1917 44 feet along die North Line of Noffke Drive (66 foot wide) to the Pomt of Beginning; Thence South 89 Degrees 06 minutes 54 seconds West 221 00 feet along said North Lme. Thence North 02 Degrees 46 minutes 55 seconds East 327.67 feet along the East Line of Golden Bluff Estates No 1. Thence North 89 Degrees 06 minutes 54 seconds East 200 04 feet; Thence South 00 Degrees 53 mm utes 06 seconds East 327.0 feet to the Point of Beginning. Subject to a private easement for pub­ lic utilities over the South 10 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 1600 3241a. m which case he redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale Dated July 6 2000 ORLANS ASSOCIATE PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company of California. N A . as Trustees As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 File No 210 0018 (8/3) Bernard Museum has good turnout for ice cream social Ice cream social at Bernard Historical Museum Saturday July 8 brought many visitors in spite of intermittent rain. Miss Delton. Amy Ferriell and LeAnn Huisman, a member of her court dug into the ice cream for the many guests. Many toppings were available and volunteers also offered home made pies and cakes. Homemade cake brought a big smile, as Corey Vaughan enjoyed eating his cake. The Happy Tones entertained with old tunes which recalled the nostalgic feeling of the the event. Ario Barnard, Elaine Doxsie and Flutell Nye make up the band. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition of a mortgage made by Michael Bagley and Connie Bagley, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Aggressive Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 25. 1998. and recorded on April 29. 1998 as docu­ ment #1011149. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to Bankers Trust Company of California N.A as Custodian or Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated August 19. 1998, which was recorded on June 19. 2000, as document #1045677, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 77/100 dollars ($135,613.77). including interest at 13 400% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p m. on August 24. 2000. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barrv County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 19, Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant 1463 feet East of the Southwest corner said Section 19, thence North 15 degrees 00 minutes East. 350 00 feet, thence East 585 feet, more or less to the centerline of Waubascon Creek, thence Southerly along said centerline of Waubascon Creek, a distance of 350 feet, more or less to said South Section lme. thence West along said South Section line 585 feel more or less to the place of beginning Subject to roadway easement over the Southerly 33 feet for Mudd Lake Road The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated July 13. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1301 Trod & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml <8025 File • 200015571 Cougars (8/10) State of Michigan Probate Court Ct unty of Barry NOTICE OF CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FHe No. 2000-22897-DE Estate of PAMELA K. NUTTER. Deceased Date of birth: 12/16/51. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDiTORS: The decedent. Pamela K. Nutter, who lived at 11560 Lewis Road. Plainwell. Michigan died 2/29/00. Creditors of the decedent are notrfieo that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Robert J. VanderVeen, named personal representativa or proposed per­ sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street. Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. June 28. 2000 Wiliam M. Doherty (P41960) 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945 9596 Robert J. VanderVeen 216 Cordes Road Delton. Ml 49046 616/623-5009 (7/13) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate File No. 2000-22898-DE Estate of DELVIN A LANDES. Deceased Date of birth: 3/24/14. TO ALL CREDITORS. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Delvm A. Landes, who lived at 2590 Ragla Road. Hastings. Michigan died 4 28'2000 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Robert Landes, named per­ sonal representative or proposed persona! repre sentative, or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Ml and the named'proposed personal representative wrthm 4 months after the date of publication of this notice Dated: June 12. 2000 William M Doherty (P41960) 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616 945-9596 Robert Landes 2590 Ragla Road Hastings. Ml 49058 9444 616/945-5745 (7/13) Participation in traditional crafts was offered for those who wanted to try them. Karl Dunkle Wierner and Corey Vaughan tried making hand-dipped candles the old fashioned way. Get Your News INSTANTLY! Log on to www.jadnews.com �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 13. 2000 COURT NEWS: A 19-year-old Hastings man accused of conspiring to steal more than $3,000 from the safe at the Hastings Bu.ger King April 12 was given three years pro­ bation under the terms of the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (H.Y.T.A.) status Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court. The H.Y.T.A. will give Kurtis Canfield a chance to keep a felony conviction off his criminal record. He was also ordered to pay $3,179 restitution. "It certainly was stupid, but it was well planned out," said Judge James Fisher to Canfield Thursday. "It’s not like you were drunk or high. You clearly thought this out. It was a considerable amount of money you stole. I cannot just ignore that." The fast food restaurant's "start up" money and night deposit money was dis­ covered missing from the safe by the day shift manager who arrived for work at 4:45 a.m. the morning of the crime. Alleged accomplice Jay Lee Allerd­ ing, 18, of Hastings, who was employed as night manager at the fast food eatery, is accused of conspiring with Canfield and Donald Grover, 18, of Grand Rapids, who arc not employees, to take the cash from the safe. "We believe he (Allerding) the combination (to the planned it with them," said Pennock of the Hastings City gave them safe) and Det. Tom Police De­ partment. Allerding has been charged with one count of conspiracy to commit breaking and entering with intent to commit a larceny and is free on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond. Grover and Canfield were arrested on one count of conspiracy and one count of breaking and entering. Cases against Allerding and Grover are still pending. Canfield agreed to plead guilty to breaking and entering with intent to comm.t a larceny in exchange for the H.Y.T.A. status. One count of conspiracy to commit a breaking and entering is be­ ing dismissed as part of the plea bargain. Canfield told Fisher that he never fin­ ished high school because he accrued too many absences while moving from Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Wuilteil Kc.cn (Ilion WANTED TO LEASE The U.S. Department of Agricul­ ture, Farm Service Agency (FSA) Barry County Office presently occupies 4220 net usable square feet of office space at 1611 S. Hanover Street, Hastings. FSA is inter­ ested in signing a succeeding lease for this space but will consider relocating if economi­ cally advantageous to FSA. Occupancy is required by Sep­ tember 1, 2001. Any inter­ ested should call Mark VanBuren at (616J-948-8037 for more information. 1993YAMAHA BREEZE. 125 automatic Quad. $1,400 OBO. 616-623-5596______________ Help Wanted RECEPTIONIST/ SECRE­ TARY: Immediate full-time position al a community mental health agency. Seeking moti­ vated, enthusiastic person with the ability to deal with people. Applicant must possess good telephone and communication skills, organizational ability, word processing skills, and knowledge of general office pro­ cedures. Send resume to: Barry County Community Mental Health Services, 915 West Green Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. No telephone calls. EOE. DRIVER- additional CDL A drivers needed. Looking for de­ pendable service oriented per­ son with chauffeurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A license. Full-time, part­ time, benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hir­ ing for night/weekends. 248­ 7729. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE: must be moved. Good cabin for hunting or vacationing. 616-792­ 2350. lir/H/ To Keill WANTED: 2 responsible, work­ ing adults seeking house or apart­ ment with one, preferably 2 bed­ rooms in or around Hastings w/ washer and dryer hookup. $500a month or less. Will pay own utili­ ties. Please call 945-0134 if no answer, leave message. I nr Sale \ulo 1996 FORD WINDSTAR: cruise, tilt, air, 108,000 miles, $6300 obo. 616-795-1013. LOOKING FOR AN ECO­ NOMICAL CAR? - LOOK NO FURTHER! -1998 BLACK PONTIAC GRAND AM GT: 1 owner, in excellent condition inside & out. Power scats & win­ dows. Charcoal colored interior. Sunroof - CD player, 76,000 miles. $12,995. Call 616-891­ 7874 for more information. TAURUS DELUXE CAR COVER with lock & cable. $250. OBO 616-948-4193 1994 BUICK SKYLARK CUS­ TOM nice car, $4,950. OBO. 616-948-9215. Xalioitul k/\ THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT is looking for a summer/ part-time person to as­ sist in mowing. Must be 18 years ofage. Please stop by the Freeport Community Center during Li­ brary hours and pick up an appli­ cation^_____________________ HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed. Call 1-888-440157OExt#5O85 24hrs. THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT is accepting appli­ cations for the Department of Public Works. Requirements for this position shall include, at a minimum, a high school diploma and valid driver’s license. The successful applicant shall obtain a Stale of Michigan CDL with 6 n$or$ths of date of hire and also be willing to become water certi­ fied. Please send resume to: P.O. Box 210. Freeport, Ml. 49325 or call the village clerk for applica­ tion at 616-765-3808.________ READERS: SINCE MANY ADS ARE FROM OUTSIDE THE LOCAL AREA, PLEASE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUYING BEFORE SENDING MONEY. BUS GARAGE SUPERVI­ SOR: Auto Mechanic certifica­ tion and CDL license required. Experience in light maintenance and body work preferred. Apply by July 24th of 2000. Send re­ sume to: Superintendent's Of­ fice. Delton-Kellogg Schools 327 N. Grove St.. Delton 49046. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: This position is responsible for main­ taining communication with cli­ ent base through telephone con­ tacts. quality control, site visits, assisting in maintaining current business as well as developing new business through the sales process. Priority consideration will be given to applicants who meet the following requirements: 2yrs business experience in cus­ tomer service with some sales exposure, proven ability to iden­ tify problems/ provide solutions, strong written/ verbal communi­ cation skills, excellent organiza­ tional and time management skills Competitive wage and benefit package. Computer ex­ perience required, some post sec­ ondary cducationrecommended. Industrial knowledge a plus. Please send resume and wage requirements to: Ad #114 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. MI. 49058. WANTED - HOUSEKEEPER 8 TIL 2. Gun ludie area. 616­ 792-2350 FLORIDA KEYS: Mobile home with lot between Key West A Big Pine Key. 616-792-2350. Miihilt Honied $2,000.00 OFF OR FREE cen­ tral air and washer and dryer on select models for the month of July. Call New Tradition Homes at.(616)-945-0000or 1-888-538­ 8900 or slop in. DID YOU KNOW that there are over 300 repossessed homes in the State of Michigan, that the banks are very motivated to move. For a list of homes and locations, call New Tradition Homes at (6l6)-945-0000 or I888-538-8900.______________ REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Will move if necessary 1-800­ 672-9604_________________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800-672-9604. ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessarv. 1-800­ 672-9604.__________ ________ ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes. 1-800-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. NEWER 4 BEDROOMS. 2-1/ 2 baths, open floor plan, large rooms, dishwasher, ceiling fans. Stove & fridge stay. In Meadow Stone Park 948-2488 Mncclliuii <nt\ GUITAR/BASS LESSONS and minor instrument repair. For appt call 616-962-2131. I nr Sale S YEAR OLD R.C.A. RE­ FRIGERATOR 31 1/4 x «7, excellent condition. $300. Call 616-943-8507. Kent Estate STILL RENTING? Let us help you with your new dream home and the down payment. 948­ 4491, toll free 877-355-7955. BETTER CHOICE HOMES OF HASTINGS has 5 homes discounted $7,000.00 plus a $ 1300rebate. 948-4491. toll free 877-355-7955.______________ WANT A NEW 3bd.. 2 bath home, but need help with your down payment? 948-4491, toll free 877-355-7955.__________ ANTRIM COUNTY: 6.67 beautiful wooded acres close to the Jordan River snowbelt and close to state trails. Ideal camp­ ing and hunting base. Includes driveway and cleared site. Elec­ tricity available. $26,900, $500 down, $33G'mo, 11% land con­ tract. Northern Land Company 1-800-968-3118 or www.northcmlandco.com JULY 22ND AT 12.-00(NOON) one 15 acre parcel will be auc­ tioned at 675 Osborne Road, Delton, call Wes Mazurek at Pre­ ferred Auction Alliance for de­ tails, 616-344-8599. ext. 1245 ( iiiiiiiinmlx Xolive IN APPRECIATION FOR ALL cards and gifts. Harold (Spike) Gurd's family._______ 1ST ANNUAL APOSTOLIC MEXICAN FIESTA: 10:00am - 9:00pm. WHERE. 6116 Marsh Rd.. Shelbyville. WHEN: Au­ gust 5th of 2000 Food & games. Di mg your own lawn chairs and enjoy the live gospel entertain­ ment beginning at 5:G0pm. HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? Wc can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Allied Mortgage Capital Corp I-SOO611-3766. Htniiicw Services PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Sleven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant Call 945-9888.________ WATER GARDENING: Wa­ ler Lilies & Lotus. Aquatic plants. Goldfish & Koi, liners, pumps, filters. Apol's Landscaping Co.. 9340 Kalamazoo. Caledonia. 616-698-1030. Open M-F 9:00am-5:30pm; Sat. 9:00am2:00pm____________________ PAINTING AND WALL COVERING: By The Decorator’s Choice. Free esti­ mates, reasonable rales, refer­ ences. 945-1581 NEED YOUR LAUNDRY DONE? Call Hastings Drop Off Laundry. 945-9381___________ on residence to another. "It sounds like lame excuses to me," said Fisher, who added that Canfield was fired from a previous job because of too many absences. "You are going to have to stick with something if you want to have any kind of a life for yourself," said Fisher. "I’m concerned about all of these absences. It sounds to me like you are using drugs." Canfield denied using drugs and said he refused to take a drug lest prior to sentencing because "I just figured it had nothing to do with what the case was about." "There is a high correlation between substance abuse problems and people who find themselves in this position," said Fisher. "You are going to have to take drug tests as part of probation." Canfield was ordered to spend 30 days in jail with credit for four days served, to pay $500 in court costs, attend substance abuse counseling and to perform 100 hours of community service work. In other court bu. mess: • Jason Betts, 20, of Charlotte, for­ merly of Hastings, was sentenced to three to 10 years in prison on his third probation violation conviction. "Mr. Betts doesn't seem to follow sim­ ple rules," said assistant prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "He's failed to maintain his em­ ployment, pay his fines and costs and perform community service work. The last time he was here, he was told it was his last stop before prison." Betts was previously allowed to attend a substance abuse treatment program in Kalamazoo as an alternative prison but terminated his enrollment in the program without the permission of his probation agent. "He has a lengthy juvenile history and adult history as well, and has been given plenty of opportunities in juvenile court and adult court to avoid prison," Kuzava said. Betts was serving probation on his original, 1997 conviction of breaking into a home in the 1000 block of South Clark Road. "Is there anything you would like to say, Mr. Betts?" asked Fisher. "No, sir, there is nothing I can say," he replied. "Your actions speak a lot lou&r than words," said Fisher. "We've given you opportunity, after opportunity, after op­ portunity to stay out of prison. You are going to be a young person when you get out. It's a sad situation." Betts was also ordered to pay $1,200 restitution. "There's nothing more that I can do with you," said Fisher. "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink and you haven't had the desire or the willingness to work with this court. This is what happens to you." • Frederick Tape, 60. of Caledonia was sentenced to 169 days in jail with credit for 109 days served on his convic­ tion of violating probation. Tape, who was previously convicted of third offense drunk driving in Middleville Jan. 13 with a blood alcohol level more than three times the legal limit, violated probation by consuming alcohol. "It's obvious he has a lenghty sub­ stance abuse history and would be a problem if he didn't seriously address that at this point in time," said Kuzava. "Perhaps Mr. Tape needs additional time, time when he can’t drink." Kuzava said Tape originally served three months on the conviction and asked the court for an additional six to nine months in jail to be imposed. "I'm getting older and it's ridiculous I'm doing something I know I can't," said Tape, who contended he only drank part of a bottle of beer over Memorial week­ end. "Your wife basically reported you were on a three-day drunk," said Fisher. "Maybe she's sick of having you drunk all the time. I view her as being the ac­ curate one here and you are denying the truth. I think you are lying to me and you are lying to yourself. If you keep doing what you're doing, you’re going to work your way to prison." Tape told Fisher that at 60 years old, he docs not care to ever drive again. "I don't care if you’re 80, sir, if you POLICE BEAT: Man attempts to disarm trooper CARLTON TOWNSHIP - A traffic stop on Coats Grove Road Saturday led to a struggle when the passenger allegedly grabbed for Trooper Brad Martin's gun before smacking Martin two times in the face with his hand. Kelley McArthur, whom Martin had discovered was an alleged absconder from the Michigan Department of Corrections tether unit, is being held in the Barry County Jail on $75,000 cash bond as a result of the incident. Martin had stopped the car for allegedly traveling 85 mph in a 55 mph zone and arrested the driver for driving on a suspended license. Trooper Sandra Larsen said Martin then proceeded to search the vehicle and discovered that the passenger, who identified himself with a false name, was really Kelley McArthur. Larsen said McArthur grabbed the butt of Martin's gun and tried to remove it from his holster. Martin was able to remove McArthur’s hand from the weapon but McArthur then allegedly hit Martin. Martin was soon able to gain control of McArthur after the struggle which had proceeded into a roadside ditch. Martin suffered a cut to his lip and a swollen ear during the struggle, Larsen said. McArthur is charged with attempting to disarm a police officer, resisting and obstructing and with being a habitual offender. He was also charged with having open intoxicants in a motor vehicle and forging a license and is scheduled to appear for a preliminary examination on July 19. Man recovering after fall from tree THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A Wayland High School teacher and area soccer coach was airlifted from the scene of a 20-foot fall from a tree last week on Noffke Drive near 108th Street. The victim, Loren Van PortFleet, told a citizen, who discovered him lying on the ground, that he felt pain all over his body prior to being taken to an area hospital by a West Michigan Aircare helicopter. He was transported to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo and since has been moved to the Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Center in Grand Rapids. Van PortFleet is a social studies and physical education teacher at Wayland High School. Neighbors said the family dog alerted them to the trouble immediately after the incident. 'Granny's* victim of embezzlement BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - Nearly $13,000 in scratch-off lottery tickets has been discovered embezzled from Granny's General Store, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Trooper Kelly Linebaugh said the store had been losing money since last October and discovered the alleged crime at the end of May. Police have a suspect and the incident remains under investigation. Volunteer firefighter, motorist collide HASTINGS - No one was hurt Monday when a volunteer firefighter responding to a call entered the intersection of North Broadway and West State Street and was struck by a car. Police said William John Belson, 60, of Hastings, was using his lights and sirens on his southbound vehicle when he entered the intersection on a red light. Hastings City Police Officers said Daniel Garrett-Gorte Danks of Hastings, 16, collided with Belson's vehicle. Both men were wearing seat belts and Belson was issued a citation for failure to yield the right of way. Belson was responding to a call to the Barry County Courts and Law Building, which turned out to be a false alarm. Driver-officer scuffle results in arrest HASTINGS - A 53-year-old Kalamazoo man who allegedly crashed his car in the 700 block of South Hanover Street July 6 has been charged with drunk driving, resisting police and fleeing and eluding, according to reports. Police said Officer Cleon Brown was called to the scene of a one-car accident at 5:42 p.m. in which the driver had allegedly climbed out of the disabled car, threw a beer can and fled on foot. "Upon my arrival, I saw a car resting on the curb facing the oncoming traffic," said Brown in his report. "I could not see anyone around the vehicle. People came out of their houses and pointed in a direction toward South Hanover Street and Clinton Street" Brown then found a man, later identified as Gary Selig, staggering and as be drove up to the man and ordered him to halt, the man began running, refused to stop and shouted an expletive. As Brown placed Selig on the trunk of his patrol car to place him in handcuffs, Selig reportedly pulled away and tried to swing at Brown. According to reports, a number of citizens then called 911 to report that a man was fighting with a police officer and back-up units were dispatched to the scene. Brown was able to gain control of Selig who continued to resist police when they attempted to obtain his bodily alcohol level. Brown reported. "He was taken to Pennock Hospital for a blood draw and was very combative," Brown reported. After the blood draw was complete, Selig was lodged in the Barry County Jail. He was arraigned July 7 and is awaiting a July 19 preliminary examination in Barry County District Court. Burglary reported on Jordan Lake WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - An Ottland Shores resident returned from vacation July 7 to discover that someone had broken into her house and taken two cameras, a video camera and some tools. The Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police said an unknown subject entered through the sliding glass doors and there were no signs of forced entry. The incident is believed to have occurred between July 4 and July 7. Motorist who made traffic stop sought don't quit drinking, you are going to go to prison,” said Fisher. "I gave you a short jail sentence hoping you would see the light. You haven't changed anything. All people want is for you to quit drinking." CARLTON TOWNSHIP - A dark colored, sport utility vehicle which used a red, oscillating light to stop a car at 1:20 a.m. on M-43 near Barber Road July 1 is being • Jacob James Olsen, 20, of Delton, was arraigned on three counts of proba­ travel at high rate of speed while approaching from the rear. Thinking that the vehicle was an officer responding to a call, the man, who had his young daughter with him, turned left onto M-43 to make way for the vehicle to tion violation. Olsen, who was convicted earlier this HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: "LOW RATES" HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES'? CALL 616-948­ 4093. year of fourth degree criminal sexual conduct, is accused of violating his pro­ bation by failing to report to his proba­ tion agent since June, violating curfew June 24 and consuming alcohol. Another charge of possessing mari­ SEALCOAT YOUR DRIVE­ WAY free estimates, 25 years. Locally. Gregg Mesecar, 616­ 948-4193, leave message. juana was dismissed. Olsen pleaded guilty to the charges and will be sentenced July 20 at 8:15 a.m. He could spend a maximum of two STU MPGRINDING Best rate around. Fully insured. Call 616-765-3450. years in prison. COURT HEWS continued page 15 sought by the Barry County Sheriff's Department. A man reported being followed by the vehicle as he left Merlino's trailer park on Barber Road. He said the vehicle followed him onto Barber Road and seemed to go around. The vehicle followed him as he pulled to the right side of the roadway and stopped at which time the mystery vehicle rear-ended the victim's vehicle. The victim then said he watched as a subject got out of the vehicle, causing him to become afraid for himself and his daughter. Police reported the victim drove away from the scene before the subject could approach and as he did so, he witnessed the vehicle turn around on M-43 and travel east toward Barber Road. "If anybody knows anything about this vehicle, please give us a call," said Undersheriff Don Ford, who said the vehicle was described as an S-10 Blazer with a tire mounted on the back. "We don't drive that kind of vehicle and neither does the State Police." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 13 2000 - Page 15 Two homes fall victim to fire in Hastings A home at 535 W. Bond St. in Hast­ ings suffered $10,000 to the structure and $20,000 damage to the contents early Tuesday when a fire started in the base­ ment for an unknown reason. "We were just sitting at the table hav­ ing coffee when we heard a couple of explosions," said Lucy Jacoby. "I went downstairs and I could see flames where I had paint stored." added Ernest. "I got a bucket but it didn’t seem to quell the fire. The smoke got thicker." The couple first called their friends and neighbors, Dave and Sue Hustwick. who told them to call 911, which they did. "The response was good and 1 greeted them (the firefighters') in my pajamas." the day time when we were awake.” Dave Hustwick arrived at their house first and helped to calm the couple while firefighters extinguished the fire, which was contained to the basement. Lucy said she had just finished making a small, ecosystem complete with cala lilies and live fish and had it sitting on added Lucy. "The $;noke was rolling out of the basement. I'm glad it happened in the kitchen table when the incident oc­ curred at about 7:30 a.m. "The first thing I thought of when 1 left the house, was the fish," chuckled Lucy, who added that the fish were not harmed. Fire officials still do not know the cause of the fire, firefighter Barb Avery said Wednesday, who noted the majority of the damage was caused by smoke. Her department was called to second a fire in a basement Tuesday evening al about 5:30 p.m. when a dryer malfunc­ tioned at 303 E. Blair St. Avery said the drum stopped turning but the dryer continued to add heat which caused the clothing to bum. Damage was contained to the dryer it­ self, which was valued at about $500, Avery said. Court News Hastings Township hires assessor by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Hastings Township Board Tuesday approved the hiring of a part-time assessor from Zeeland for an annual salary of $20,000. The new assessor. Dan Schcucrman. will work Tuesdays for the township except in December, when he will work on Fridays. Scheucrman currently does assessing work for several other townships in the county, according to Hastings Township Clerk Bonnie Cruttendcn. The township had to hire an assessor be­ cause Supervisor Richard Thomas is retir­ ing. Thomas performs the township's as­ sessing duties as well as acting as supervi­ sor. but candidates vying to take Thomas’ place have indicated they do not want to take on Thomas’ assessing duties. Also at Tuesday's meeting, the township board set a public hearing for a proposed ordinance that would allow Quest Energy of Ann Arbor to use local power lines to provide electricity to township residents. The hearing will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 15, which is when the regular township board meeting will be held (normally the monthly board meeting is held on the sec­ ond Tuesday of each month, but the pri­ mary election is scheduled for that Quest is one of several private utility companies that have requested franchises in the area. Their ability to provide electrical services to communities was made possible by recent deregulation of the state energy industry and arrangements set up with the larger providers to let the smalle pros iders use the large companies' transmission and distribution facilities. Also Tuesday, the board gave the town­ ship supervisor, clerk, and treasurer a three percent salary increase effective Jan. 1. 2001. The deputy clerk, deputy treasurer, and other members of the township board did not receive raises. The Board of Review’s wages were increased from $75 a day to $100 a day. And the board decided it would advertise for candidates to fill a vacancy on the Hastings Library Board. The library board requested that the township fill the vacancy with a township citizen. Cruttendcn said the township board is looking for a candi­ date with business experience. The township will ask voters in the Aug. 8 primary to approve a 1.6 library millage that, if passed, will raise $77,000 the first year. The township will use the millage money to contract with the city of Hastings for use of its library facilities. evening). ..continued from page 14 Hastings firefighters examine the dryer that caused a small fire in the basement of a home at 303 E. Blair Street in Hastings Tuesday. POLICE BEAT [continued) Motorcyclist hurt in Tuesday crash PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A 19-year-old Kalamazoo motorcyclist "is a lucky man," after colliding with a pizza delivery driver Tuesday at about 8 p.m., said Prairieville Township Police Officer Mark Doster. "He had a full-face helmet which saved him from serious injury," said Doster. According to police, 18-year-old Jennifer Hay of Plainwell was westbound when she discovered that her customer order was incomplete and made a u-tum on 4 Mile Road east of Doster Road. "She did not see the westbound motorcycle and turned in front of him," said Doster. Doster said the motorcyclist. John Decrwester, was taken to Borgcss Hospital by Delton Ambulance, where he was treated for a mild concussion and short term memory loss. He was released from the hospital Wednesday. Doster said Decrwester did not suffer any broken bones in the mishap and that he issued a citation Wednesday to Hay for failure to yield the right of way. • Thomas Leonard. 46, of Delton, was scheduled to be tried Aug. 21 on one count of drunk driving, causing injury to Mason Christiansen Jr., 30. Leonard is accused of turning into the path of Christiansen on Cedar Creek Road Feb. 4 in Hope Township causing him to suffer a broken leg, which he is still trying to recover from. Leonard allegedly registered .11 per­ cent on a preliminary breath test after the accident. He is also charged with second offense drunk driving and if convicted of both charges, could spend a maximum of more than five years in prison. • John William Coe, 20, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to violating probation by failing to report to his probation agent in May. Coe is serving probation for a previous conviction of larceny in a building. He will be sentenced July 20. No one hurt in semi-car collision kLm.‘XN6 TOWTrSHtp -Ah' 83-yilif-oId Hastings man r.caped serious injury Tuesday when he allegedly drove his pickup truck into the path of a westbound. M­ 179 semi truck hauling oil at about II a.m., according to Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Ted DeMott. DeMott said Lansing Greenleaf was southbound on Whitmore Road, stopped at the signed intersection, then proceeded into the path of the Vesco Oil truck, driven by Brian Lamore of Wyoming. Lamore was able to veer away from the pickup, but tore the bumper from the front of Greenleafs vehicle as Lamore crossed the center line and brought the truck to a halt on the east side of the roadway. "That guy did a good job of trying to miss the pickup," said DeMott. "It could have been a lot worse." Greenleaf was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was examined and then released. He will be issued a citation for failure to yield the right of way. Jet ski crash leads to skull fracture GUN LAKE - An 18-year-old Troy man suffered a skull fracture and large cut which required 24 stitches in his scalp when he was thrown from his jet ski and landed head-first on a rock in Gun Lake July 3. according to a report by the Barry County Sheriff's Department's Marine Division. Sgt. Bill Johnson reported that Matt Ferency was jumping waves in shallow water when the accident occurred just 100 yards from Swimmer’s Island. More Great High e Web! www.farmburaau1nsuranca-ml.com Look what you can do on our web site1 • Request policy changes • Inirate a loss report • Check claim status • Subscribe to free e-neersletters Larry fiej| CLU,CHFC H/Miny MI4905X Phone 945-3443 In loving memory of PATTY SCHONDELMAYER July 11. 1995 Each and every day, in some way, you are remembered. Dianna, Sandy. Susan, and Julie GRANNY TURNS 50 Gloria Anderson, owner of Granny's General Store, turns 50 this week Happy Birthday to the best Granny in the whole world. From your loving family— Denny. Dawn. Doug. Chns. Mane. Russell. Tennille, Jeremy, Christina. Amanda. Austin. Ryan. Lauren and Andrew uu« tttdw i •yj gneo/ a cn $mo?t FRIEND of the COURT continued from page 3 Department has to do the data entry re­ moval." If the court takes over that responsibil­ ity, some of the communication process would be removed and warrants could be removed more quickly from the LEIN system when a person takes care of his/her situation, Fisher said. The added responsibility would create more work for the court and he said in the report that "Wc cannot take over the warrant work without added staff, and the third security officer would give us the added staff needed. Our budget proposal will propose that this expense be covered within our existing appropriation," he said. The third security officer would pro­ vide each court with security all of the time, and the officer could do LEIN war­ Because of illnesses and other circum­ rant entry and removal when not in court. • Establishing a "Sinking Fund" to have funds available when the computer system needs to be replaced. • Creating a "floater” clerical position for die court. •: a' -c^-wk: **. stances, "we basically lost two full time employees" last year. Fisher said. Such a situation could be alleviated if the trial court had an additional person who could be cross-trained for assignment to any of the divisions when needed, he said. • Presenting a Unified Budget for 2001. The unified budget is slightly different for the court system. "We’re really com­ bining our operations from an accounting standpoint...and we’re in the process of putting those together right now," he said. Developing a unified budget is a local initiative, "but it’s something that the State Court Administrative Office fully supports. That's what they would like to see happen in the rest of the state in the future...We want to continue moving for­ ward. Wc want to continue to consoli­ date and unify our operations so that wc can provide better services for less money," Fisher said. ’ Aj notaoimmi LEGAL NOTICES State of Michigan Probate Court Barry Court Circuit Court-Family Division PUBUCATION OF NOTICE File No. 2000-22922-DE In the matter of Esther I Hauser, formerly. Esther I Bates. Deceased TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following state nature of the matter or pro­ ceeding Take notice on July 27. 2000. at 2:30 pm.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon Richard H Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition requesting that Rosalie Halstead of 29 S 26th Street. Battle Creek. Michigan 49015. be appointed personal representative of the Estate of Esther I Hauser, formerly. Esther I. Bates, deceased, who lived at 5140 Grange Road. Middleville. Michigan 49333. and who died June 6. 2000, and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated February 29, 2000 be admitted to probate It also is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be deter­ mined Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Rosalie Halstead, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court St.. Suite 302. Hastings. Michigan 49058. and the named, proposed personal repre sentative wrthm 4 months of the date of publca lion ol this notice Date: July 11.2000 SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 4 LONGSTREET Richard J Hudson (P15220) 607 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 Rosalie Halstead 29 S 26th Street Battle Creek. Ml 49015 (616) F'3-6121 (7/13) ATTENTION: HASTINGS CLASS OF 1975 DUE TO LACK OF PARTICIPATION, THE REUNION WILL BE HELD AT THE COUNTY SEAT IN HASTINGS, ON SATURDAY, JULY 15TH STARTING AT 6:00 P.M. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held July 11,2000, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street. Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING JUNE 14, 2000 - 7:00 P.M. Called Io order and Pledge of Allegiance Present Hause. Palmer. Hansford. Waiters. Munjoy, McKenna. Edwards. Deputy Clerk McMellen. Zoning Administrator Muma. Commissioner James, Tammy Pennington. Barbara Schondelmayer and forty-two (42) Motion to correct the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 10. 2000. Minutes of the regular meeting held on May 10. 2000 approved, with correction. Treasurers report received and placed on file Zoning Admntstralof s report received and placed on He PCI Building/Electncal Permits report received and placed on file Barry County Sheriff s report received and placed on file Motion to receive Ordinance No 77. which addresses rezonmg property #08 13-013-001-30. from “C1’ to “C3‘ and rezontng of property #0813-014-031-10, from ”C4* to "C3" Motion to receive Ordinance No. 78. which addresses amendment to ARTICLE XX - SUB­ SECTION 20.25 (A) & (B) FENCES & HEDGES; ARTICLE XX - SUBSECTION 20.27 (A) & (B) SWIMMING POOLS: ARTICLE XXIII - SUBSEC TION 23 01 ZONING ADMINISTRATION - ARTI­ CLE XXIII - SUBSECTION 23.02 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. ARTICLE XXIII - SUBSEC­ TION 23 03 PERMITS, of the Rutland Charter Township Zonmg Ordinance Motion to pay pension benefits to Rose McMellen Motion to pay vouchers and payroll vouchers Motion to not accept the Planning & Zoning's recommendation to deny Mr Robert McCay's rezonng request Motion to rezone a portion of property #08-13027-011-00 from *AG" to ’RE’ Motion to table Jon Raymond s rezonmg request Motion to concur wrth Planning Commission's recommendation and amend ARTICLE XIX SUBSECTION 19 05 (2) (b). Adjournment at 8:40 p.m. Motion to adjourn Adjournment at 8:55 p m Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna, Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards. Supervisor (7/13) SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BAHMER Call 945-9554 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The County of Barry announces that a Public Heanng will be held dunng the regular meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners on July 25. 2000 rt 10:00 a.m. at the Barry County Courthouse, located at 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan 49058 The pur­ pose of the public heanngs is to inform the public of the results of the Michigan Career and Technical Institute Family Housing/ Day Care Project. NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear mg for the following Special Use Permits CASE fSP-17-2000 - Darlene & Lewis Weedall. LOCATION: 3130 E M-79 Hwy on the South side between McKeown & Chartton Park Rds n Section 35 of Hastings Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use for a home occupation (i.e. mechanical repar) CASE 0SP-18-2000 - Stephen 8 Sandra DeGroot a (pr/party owner); MfOP Inc. (appli­ cant). LOCATION 4231 E M-43 Hwy on the North side between Charlton Park & Durkee Rds m Section 13 of Cartton Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use for a 300 ft high multi carrier co-locatable telecommunica tions tower CASE #SP-19-2000 - Melvin & Carene Hale (proparty owner); MfOP Inc. (applicant) LOCATION: 9346 Casgrove Rd on the South side between Guy Rd. & the Village of Nashville m Section 2 of Maple Grove Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use for a 300 ft. high multi carrier co locatable telecommunica tions tower CASE 8SP-20-2000 - Kenneth & Cathi Brodbeck (property owner); MIOP Inc. (appli­ cant). LOCATION: 10210 Jordan Rd. on the South side between Clark Rd & M 66 in Section 13 of Woodland Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use tor a 300 ft high mufti carrier co locatable telecommun.ca tions tower CASE 4SP-21-2000 - Jack Morren. LOCATION: Landon Rd on the South side between Barber Rd and the dead end in Section 21 of Cartton Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use for a pri vale road serving 7 or more parcels MEETING DATE: JULY 24, 2000. TIME: 7:30 P.M. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 220 West Court St. Hastings. Ml Site inspections of the above described prop erties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the heanng Interested persons desiring to present then views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written response may be marfed to the address listed below or faxed tc 948-482G The special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 during the hours of 8 a m to 5 p.m (dosed between 12-1 p m ). Monday Friday Please call the Planning Office at 48-4830 for further infor­ mation The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to indi­ viduals wrth disabilities at the meeting hearing upon ten days notice to the County of Barry individuals wrth disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown. County Administrator, 220 W State St. Hastings Ml 49058 948 4891 Debbie S Smith, Barry County Clerk (7 13) �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner Thursday. July 13. 2000 Police investigating arson at Yankee Springs Meadows would be a target of such a crime and has even considered moving out of the park, which has been her home for the past two years, if the perpetrators arc not caught. "1 don't know what to feel," she said. "I can’t understand why anyone would damage someone elsc’s property. I can't begin to understand what goes on in the mind of someone who would do that." Jones and her husband both work in Grand Rapids and their daughter will be attending college in the fall, she said. "I’ve had no harsh words with anybody," she said. "When you go to work and go home, you don't understand. It's a puzzle." Her first thought was to move "proving a point that I have the right to live by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer The Michigan State Police is questioning a number of possible suspects who may be connected to the arson of two homes at the same time in Yankee Springs Meadows last Wednesday, victim Sabrina Jones said. ’The fire marshal has completed his investigation and Trooper Bill Arndt is questioning lots of people." said Jones. Jones, who was a victim of what appeared to be racially motivated graffiti on her Temple wood Street home June 27. was asleep July 5 along with her husband, Joe. and their 19-year-old daughter. Ashia. at about 7 a.m. when a neighbor alerted them that their house was on fire. "We went outside and saw that the side of the house had been set on fire and it had fizzled itself out." said Jones. Jones said a neighbor also informed them that fire trucks were already in the mobile home park battling a separate, residential fire. The unoccupied home was the same house that also apparently fell victim to racially related graffiti on the same day Jones found disturbing words spray painted onto her siding. The second bouse, a $60,000, 28 by 80 modular home built in 1999, was gutted by the fire, said SpIJSgl. Rick Kempski, who said it appears both fires were started anywhere I want," she said. "Yeah. I’m uncomfortable living here, so it depends SpIJSgt. Rick Kempski of the Michigan State Police Fire Marshal Division, talks with arson victim Sabrina Jones next to her Yankee Springs Meadows, home. problems with anyone, said she is trying not to feel like the arson attempt was a threat on her or her family’s life. "Any time you have a home set on fire, it’s always a chance you could gel hurt or worse," she said. "I'd like to sec whoever did this punished to the full extent of the law." Jones said she is stunned that she with gasoline. "The other house burned for about a half hour before the 911 call came in," said Kempski. "The person who started it will be able to tell us exactly what lime that was. Wc think it was around 6 or 6:10 a.m." Jones, who said she gets along well with her neighbors and has had no on how it turns out. "If tlicy find them, I might reconsider," she added. "If no one is punished, in my mind, they’re still out there. I hope they get them soon and it's not a long, drug out thing." Jones said her neighbors have given her "an abundance" of support through the whole ordeal. "They're just as angry as I am." she said. "The neighbors across the street stayed up late patrolling the area last night (Wednesday) and allowed me to get some sleep and I appreciate that.” As a black wonian living her entire life in predominantly white towns in Michigan, North Dakota and Missouri, Jones said she has never before been the target of racial remarks or harassment. "This is all new to me," she said. "I never thought this would happen in Michigan and I sure didn't think it would happen in the year 2000. I guess you don't have to be doing anything to be a victim and its not just race that can be a target. You can be anything." Overall, Jones said she has faith in authorities to bring the crimes to a just conclusion, but has serious concerns about the police investigation into her original graffiti complaint as well as slow police response to her arson call. "One major concern is with the system over them," said Jones. "They need to have more officers on duty when things happen. We called 911 at 7 a.m. and didn’t get a trooper until 8 a.m. I was told there was only one officer on duty. Somebody should have been able to respond quicker than that." Community Relations Officer Sandra Larsen said, "That is a valid concern." She explained, however, that police do not respond to fire scenes unless they are requested by the fire department. "The fire chief has io decide whether it's a suspicious fire," she said. "Until they call us, there’s nothing we can do." The Michigan State Police Arson Prevention Committee is offering up to $5,000 as reward for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person responsible for setting the fires. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is also conducting a probe into the crimes. 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Dreisbach GMC Pontiac Oldsmobile Truck 328 Nokyh Micmcan Altajji Hastimcw Michigan 49058 ‘Where Exceeding Your Expectations is a Family Tradition. " And, Chateau Communities, which owns and operates Yankee Springs Meadows, is offering an additional $1,000 reward. "We’re concerned about providing a safe community for our residents," said regional manager James. R. Weidman. "We wouldn't tolerate this, regardless of what kind of crime it is." Neighbors to Jones, Flory and Roger Barnes, are hoping to heighten a sense of community in the mobile home park this Saturday night by holding at "block party" beginning at 5:30 p.m. "We've lived her for two years and we really don't know any of our neighbors. People seem to keep to themselves," said Barnes. "I'm providing the hamburuger and hot dogs, potato salad and baked beans and if they want to bring a dish to pass, they can." The party will be held in her yard at 12817 Templewood. "We've invited over 30 homes," said Barnes. "We're hoping to have a nice turnout." Barnes said the party was not an offshoot of the arsons or graffiti incidents. "A lot of people think it is but it's not." she said. "It’s just nice to know the people around us so when something does happen, we can stick together and work it out together." Appointed Hope clerk to seek election to post Linda Eddy-Hough, who was appointed Hope Township Clerk last spring, will run for the seat unopposed in the Aug. 8 pri­ mary election. Eddy-Hough was appointed in May to replace Sylvia Foster, who served as clerk in the township for almost eight years. Fos­ ter retired this past month to move closer to her family who live out-of-state. Hope Township Supervisor Pat Albert said that Foster plans to "baby-sit her grandchildren." Eddy-Hough worked as deputy clerk un­ der Foster, and was appointed as her tempo­ rary replacement at a May 30 meeting. She 98 FORD RANGER SPLASH 93 CHEVY ASTRO AWD 5 SPEED, CD, EXCELLENT CONDITION! LT PKG, CD, DUAL AIR 215MONTH has been deputy clerk for two years. "I decided to do something different with my life [by becoming deputy clerk]," she said. Her interest in local government began with her grandfather's involvement in Hope Township. "My grandfather, George Eddy, was Hope Township Treasurer and SAVE Supervisor when he was alive." Eddy-Hough was raised in Wall Lake, and moved with her husband, Roger, into Hastings, where they lived for 26 years. The couple has since moved back to Eddy­ 99 CHEVY 2500 X-CAB SILVERADO LS 91 SUBURBAN 4X4 EXCELLENT CONDITION IN 4 OUT. DUAL A/C. SILVERADO PACKAGE • HURRY- I 99 OLDS SILHOUETTE OLS Lfxtwe < oooe co. oom. «. mom ‘18,995 94 0MC 1500 4X4 99 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE 350. LOAOtO LOW MUS EXCtlUHT COHtXTOH V-e SKMIR. BAlAHCt Of WttMNTt MWI ‘8,495 91 GMC 2500 4X4 350 POWER WINDOWS 4 LOCKS AJR. TRAILER PKG ONLY 80 000 MILES =0 ‘8,495 97 OLDS REGENCY 3800 V-6 LEATHER ALL LUXURY OPTIONS ONLY B 99 CHEVY SILVERADO 4X4 X-CAB 3»0 0000 5300 V-8 MDUCtD ■ 0Hl» ‘12,995 ALL PAYMENTS FIGURED @ ZERO DOWN, ADD TAXES & PLATES ONLY Hough's original homestead. Eddy-Hough's family, including her two children. Christopher and Lori, were se­ lected as "Hastings Jaycecs Family of the Year in 1984," she said. "We also work with the Delton Founders Day Committee, are active with Hastings Band Boosters and members of the Boy Scouts of America." Eddy-Hough is also secretary of the Wall Lake Yacht Club, she said. She said she is enjoying the position of Hope Township Clerk so far, but "it’s a lot of work. Its very challenging. Working with people is the best part." Eddy-Hough and fellow Republicans Arlene Tonkin (treasurer) and Roger Adams and John Woods (trustees) will be unopposed on the Aug. 8 primary ballot, but Albert will face a challenge in November from Democrat John Hosier. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-07-20.pdf e4a782e933c63287abf7686d4ed8bd86 PDF Text Text HAiilhSS HJBUC UBRART S2t S CH1RCHSI HA*’T ’• . 1“ S* Youth Theatre production set Politics spark letters barrage Youngs Classic fast approaching See Story on Page 2 See Letters on Pages 4,5,15 See Story on Page 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings DANNER THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2000 VOLUME 147, NO. 29 News Briefs: Thornapple Manor millage expected by Elaine Gilbert Tax abatements workshop slated The Hastings City Council will have a special workshop meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday. July 24. in the City Hall council chambers. The purpose of the session will be to discuss tax abatements. The council will be meet in regu­ lar session at 7:30 that evening. TK asst. supt. Is ex-principal Sharon Kalee. a 27-year veteran of the Thornapple Kellogg Schools, was appointed by the TK Board of Education as assistant superinten­ dent for curriculum at the board meeting July 10. Kalee was one of 26 applicants for the assistant superintendent's posi­ tion, which was vacated when Midge Pippel was named interim su­ perintendent. Pippel told the board that of the five finalists for the position, four have already been hired for posi­ tions. The opening for the Lee Ele­ mentary principal has already been posted. Kalee has been active on commit­ tees within the school district deal­ ing with testing, assessment and cur­ riculum. She will receive a salary of $80,000 this year. Kalee begins her new position on Aug. 1. She had been principal for 10 years and was a teacher for 17 years. PRICE 50* Assistant Editor Barry County voters in the Nov. 7 gen­ eral election will likely be asked to approve 0.85 mills for 10 years to keep Thomapplc Manor operating on financially stable ground. Thomapplc Manor, the 138-bed skilled medical care facility owned by the county, shaved $550,000 in cuts from its $6.96 million of expenses last year, but still had a $710,000 deficit. Recent changes in the Medicare reim­ bursement system and a drop in Medicaid census at Thomapplc Manor have seriously impacted revenues, an auditor and local of­ ficials recently told the County Board of Commissioners. A recent patient census was 18 short of capacity. After holding a recent public forum to discuss Thomapplc Manor’s financial woes, its governing body, the County Family In­ dependence Agency Board, this month adopted a resolution to proceed with plans to pursue a millage, said Thomapple Manor Assistant Administrator Jim DeY­ oung. FJA Board and Thomapplc Manor offi­ cials will first lake proposal millage bdlot language to two County Board committees, DeYoung said, and the County Board is expected to be asked to approve the ballot proposal at next Tuesday's meeting. "We think the next 10 years are critical," DeYoung said during a recent interview. "We know that Medicare has already cut their reimbursement system and Medicaid is talking about going to the same type of system and that scares us.“ Discussion during the forum, attended by about 40 people, explored ideas tor alterna­ tive revenue sources to bolster Thomapple Manor’s financial plight. The general consensus at the forum was to seek approval of a countywide millage to subsidize operating expenses at Thor­ napple Manor, DeYoung said. The proposed tax increase would generate nearly $1 million for Thomapple Manor the first year of the millage. Cost of the levy would be about $4250 per year to the owner of a $100,000 home with a state equalized value of $50,000. A few people expressed surprise that Thomapple Manor does not receive a direct county subsidy or allocation, he noted. Sac W»HCR, co.iL>ued ort 3 (Additional) News Briefs (appear on page 21 A full week of thrill shows, plus carnival rides, exhibits, livestock shows and entertainment is underway at the Barry Expo Center until Saturday. Here, younstere at the fair enjoy a lively ride on the Scrambler. See inside for more ohotes. , Photo by Perry Hardin Probe of 1935 law may affect Newell by Rebecca Lukasiewicz Staff Writer The Michigan Attorney General’s of­ fice is reviewing a law passed 65 years ago that may have impact on the 87th District State Representative candidacy of Gary Newell. However, Newell says nothing will come of the inquiry because the old law, enacted in 1935, has been made obsolete by a new state constitution in 1963 and a law enacted in 1976. Newel), one of two Republicans run­ ning for slate representative for the 87th district, retired as commander of the Michigan State Police April 28 after more than 26 years on the force. Accord­ ing to the Lansing State Journal's on-line newspaper, Newell "raised more than $8,500 for his campaign in 1999, while he was still on the force, according to records filed with the Secretary of Slate's Office." The old law says funds for political campaigns cannot be solicited by mem­ bers of the Michigan State Police while they are still police officers. Section 10, "Members of department prohibited from taking part in political campaigns [M.S.A. 4.440]" reads, "The commissioner and all members of the department, officers and civilian em­ ployees, are hereby prohibited from tak­ ing part in any political campaign or so­ liciting support through votes or money for any candidate for nomination or for election or for appointment to any public office." John Fehsenfeld, Newell's campaign manager, said, "That law is no longer in effect. It had to do with people serving on public boards. The penalty was that you had to take a leave of absence or give up your position. To the best of my knowledge, it would not affect [Newell] at all." See PROBE, continued on page 3 Ruling on local case threatens stalking law 'Civil War Days' will be July 22-23 Historic Charlton Park will focus on the Underground Railroad and battle re-enactments during its an­ nual -Civil War Days" weekend, be­ ginning al 9:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 22 and 23. The program. "Signs, Symbols and Strengths: The Underground Rail­ road." will enable visitors to visit a series of 13 "stations." beginning al the village's Sixberry House. Each station will offer a brief talk by a historically dressed interpreter and hands-on activities. Topics at the stations will include packing for the journey. African cultural influences, abolitionists, music, symbols, cloth­ ing, quilts, important people in the Underground Railroad movement and storytelling. The Underground Railroad was a loosely organized effort to help American slaves escape to freedom from the South. Il was most active from the 1830s to the end of the Civil War. The program will be presented by the Michigan Soldiers' Aid Society re-enactment group. The battle re-enactments between Union and Confederate soldiers will be held throughout the two two days. Park entry fees will be charged. For more information, call the park at 945-3775. Let the thrills begin! by An artist's rendering of proposed changes at the camp shows the new locations of various buildings. Camp Algonquin undergoing $2 million in renovations by Mary McDonough Staff Writer A $2 million renovation is being planned for Camp Algonquin that includes the building of seven new cabins, the reno­ vation or reconstruction of the camp lodge, the construction of an outdoor swimming pool, the building of a day camp lodge, and other changes. The renovation was made possible by the donation of a substantial portion of the project's costs by local residents Earl and Virginia McMullin and Earlene and Larry Baum. Earlene is McMullin's daughter. McMullin is the founder of Hastings Fiberglass. Baum is the CEO of Hastings Fiberglass. The McMullins have a long history of supporting the YMCA and Camp Algonquin, according to Dave Storms, di­ rector of the Barry County YMCA. The Sec CAMP, continued on page 14 Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A Delton man argued that Michigan's aggravated stalking statute is unconstitutional and a federal judge has agreed, casting the eight-year-old law into doubt After exhausting the state's appeals options without satisfaction, convicted stalker Jerry Staley's plea for relief was granted Friday when Judge Richard Enslcn of the United States District Court in Kalamazoo also ruled to vacate his 1994 conviction. Enslen ordered the Michigan Department of Corrections to release Staley, who is currently serving a 15- to 25-year sentence. That release is being delayed while the Michigan Attorney General's Office pursues an emergency stay of Enslen's order to be filed within two weeks at the United States Circuit Court in Cincinnati. Staley was sent back to prison in 1996 by Judge James Fisher in a Court of Appeals ordered re-sentencing. The appellate court had said Staley's original life sentence, imposed by Judge Richard Shuster in 1994, was disproportionate with sentencing guidelines. "I'm very, very happy for him." said Staley's original defense attorney, Jim Goulooze, on Wednesday in response to Enslen's ruling. "We had some concerns about the statute at the time." Goulooze defended Staley in a seven-day trial that ended with a guilty verdict on the stalking charge and acquittal on two counts of assaulting the victim with a dangerous weapon and maliciously causing less than $100 damage to the woman's car. Staley, now 40, was accused of stalking a Hickory Comers woman. JoEllyn Weber. his ex-girlfriend, over a 10-week period by making several hundred telephone calls to her. According to Goulooze, Weber began dating Staley while her husband was in prison. Staley was sent to a prison camp later that year for violating parole, according to reports, but Weber began seeing him again after breaking up with her husband and after Staley's release. She later broke up with Staley in November of 1993 and he began making numerous, allegedly threatening phone calls to her. He was also accused of threatening her with a knife and a baseball bat. Weber reportedly said Staley would sing Christmas songs about killing her and that he would call her up to 50 times a night to tell her how he planned to end her life. It was Barry County's, and possibly Michigan's, first-ever stalking trial, according to Goulooze. Weber was not available for comment on the ruling Wednesday. According to a Grand Rapids Press story, Weber said that Enslen was “looking at the words in a law. not the people." Weber also reportedly said she is terrified that Staley will be released and spent last weekend "planning her funeral." and that she had "trusted the criminal justice system to protect her." Although Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley was on vacation and not available for comment Wednesday, he had told Shuster at Staley's original sentence hearing in 1994 that Staley is "a true threat to society, and deserves to be sentenced with as severe a sentence as can be imposed for the protection of society." See RULING, continued on page 18 �Page 2 - The Hashngs Banner Thursday July 20. 2000 Additional... News BRieFS: Local garden tour is Saturday The Thomapple Garden Club hosts its third annual "A Day in the Gar­ den" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. July 22. and all proceeds will be used for community beautification and education. Five private gardens in the Hast­ ings area will be featured: Diane and Jim Williams. 5070 Coats Grove Rd.. Piel ir deJager, 528 S. Jefferson St., Deb and Larry Winkler, 1414 S. Broadway; Sue and Terri Albrecht. 731 W. Bond St; and Brenda and Barrie Signs, 1405 Bachman Road. Refreshments will be served at two of the homes on the day of the tour. Alfresco and Creative Juices also will have booths, selling unique items. Tickets for the tour are $5 per per­ son and are available in advance at several Hastings locations: Dreisbach Motors, Jonny Conoon's Italian Eatery, Alfresco and the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. On the day of the tour, tickets may be purchased at the Adrounie House Bed & Breakfast in Hastings or at Alfresco. 'Reclaimed Spirit' will be dedicated The "Reclaimed Spirit" sculpture installation and river of bricks will be dedicated at 6 p.m. Friday, July 21, at the site of the former Thor­ napple Kellogg Middle School build­ ing. The public is invited to attend the dedication and reception following in the lobby of the McFall Elemen­ tary gymnasium. The sculpture, done by local artist Don Williamson, pays tyHMU^the original ISlLbuildine original cornerstone is part of the sculpture base, along with a new cornerstone. Both contain time cap­ sules, one from 1931 and the other from 1999. Delton seeking 'ugliest truck' The Delton Founders Weekend is introducing a new "ugliest truck" contest for the annual 1 p.m. parade through town Saturday. Aug. 12. Owners of ugly "running" trucks are invited to enter. The truck judged the ugliest that makes it through the whole parade route will be a winner. There is a S5 entry fee and the win­ ner will split half the pot. On the traditional side of the pa­ rade plans, all interested people may be part of the event. Children are encouraged to decorate their bikes or wagons and be part of the parade lineup. Vintage cars, horses, floats, walkers and others are welcome, too. The parade route begins on Delton Road and continues south on M-43 through town to Bush Street by Faith United Methodist Church. Parade participants are asked to be at the Delton Kellogg Middle School's back parking lot at noon on the day of the parade for line-up instructions. July 23 service to bless animals The congregation of Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church will have its annual "Blessing of the An­ imals" celebration at 8:30 a.m. Sun­ day, July 23. The Rev. Fr. Richard Valls will of­ ficiate at the ceremony, which is in­ tended to pay respect to companion animals, all creatures great and small, and :he trees, plants, soil, wa­ ter and air, in the Catholic tradition of St. Francis of Assisi. All humans and other life forms are invited, but those who attend are asked to be in control of their animals at the ser­ vice. The Great Oak Catholic Church is located 10 miles north of Battle Creek between North Avenue and M-66 on Lacey Road. The service will be held outdoors in the tree-lined churchyard over­ looking the rolling countryside. In case of inclement weather, the ser­ vice will be canceled. For more information, call Kay Doyle at (616) 758-3116. Prairieville police create web page The Prairieville Township Police Department has established a web page for local citizens to visit. The page will be updated fre­ quently with crime and traffic prob­ lems and other information that might be useful. Citizens also may communicate directly with Police Chief Larry Gentry via e-mail. The web page address can be reached at www.expage.com/page/prairievillepolice and the chiefs e-mail address is lgentryGjustice.com. Youth Theatre to do ‘Cheaper by the Dozen’ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Arts Council and the Summer Youth Theatre program arc pre­ senting "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank and Ernestine Gailbrcth Friday and Saturday. Aug. 4 and 5. The cast of eager young people ranges from some just entering middle school. Pro-gun rights rally is July 28 A pro-Second Amendment rally will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, July 28, at the Barry County Conserva­ tion Club. 1180 Cook Road. Hast­ ings. Those interested in the gun rights issue are invited to come hear local and state candidates speak on the is­ sues. The event, sponsored by the Ted Nugent United Sportsmen of Amer­ ica, Brassroots and the Barry County Citizens for Second Amendment and Firearms Rights, also is intended to present information on "What you can do to help defend the Second Amendment as nobly as it has pro­ tected us for more than 200 years," according to a spokesperson. For more information, call 795­ 4457 or (616) 241-8263. Celtic music set at next 'Fountain* Patti Ann Lea and Friends will perform Celtic music at the next session of the "Fridays at the Foun­ tain" series this Friday in downtown Hastings. The free entertainment, sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council and the City of Hastings, takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Barry County Courthouse lawn's fountain area. Lea has recorded a CD, "Your Song in the Wind" and often per­ forms in the Lansing area. She has performed in local coffee houses and ^■MMHours asd throughout the Midwest. She has been a resident performer al the Ten Pound Fiddle in Fast Lansing. The diversity of contemporary and classic folk music rounds out Lea's repertoire with vocals and acoustic guitar work. "Fridays at the Fountain" is a place where you can bring your friends or come alone, stay for ashort time or linger for the full per­ formance, bring lawn chairs and blankets or stand on the sidelines or sit on the benches in the fountain area, bring a lunch or just relax and enjoy the music and outdoors. 'Last Friday* special slated All candidates with Aug. 8 primary election contests for a seat on the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers are being invited to a special edition forum of the First Friday se­ ries July 28 at noon at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson street in Hastings. The candidates who will be in races for board seats in the primary are Linda Watson and Tom Wilkin­ son in the First District; James French and William Crisher II in the Second District; Sandy James and Bill Cook in the Third District; Jeff MacKenzie and Wayne Curtis in the Fifth District; Emmet Herrington, Thomas Wing and Randy Murphy in the Seventh District, and Wayne Adams and James Alden in the Eighth District. All are Republicans. Four of the eight sitting commis­ sioners decided against seeking an­ other two-year term, including John Barnett in the First District, Robert Wenger in the Second District, James Bailey in the Fourth District and Rod Goebel in the Eighth Dis­ trict. Therefore, there will be at least four new faces on the County Board in January 2001. The First Friday series, hosted by Jim Pino and the Barry County Democratic Committee and co-spon­ sored by the Banner and the Barry County Futuring ' ommittee, usually is held on the first Friday of each month, but because of the impor­ tance of the upcoming primary elec­ tion, two programs are planned this month and another for Aug. 4. Next month's regular program will be with Second District Congres­ sional candidate Robert Sbrauger, a Democrat who is challenging in­ cumbent Peter Hoekstra. Christopher R. P. Weaver some in high school and others just grad­ uating. The students are combining their talents both on stage and behind the scenes. "Cheaper by the Dozen" is being di­ rected by Christopher R.P. Weaver. A graduate of Oberlin College, he brings teaching experience from North Carolina and the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. Assisting Weaver is local singer and actor Peg Hemerling. The production also is getting assistance from the Lans­ ing Civic Theatre in costinning the Hast­ ings production. Norma Jean Acker, who is coordinat­ ing the production for the Thomapple Arts Council, says, "We chose this play because the material is approriate for young actors. It is both humorous and sad The cast members of ‘Cheaper by the Dozen" are hard at work, learning their lines for the August 4 and 5 performances. Pictured (from left) in the front row are Kaila Qualls, Breena Briel, Elena Gormley, Betsy Acker, Daneeen Briel. Becky Warner, (middle row) Katie Mckeown, Heather Matthews. Brittany Wescott, Adam Vipond and (back row) Jesse Doe. Josh Doe and Josh Wescott. and deals with real life and family rela­ tionships." Acker says "This production also builds on last year's production, "Sara Crewe." The underlying theme of family is as true today as the 1920s when "Cheaper by the Dozen" is set." The cast is Dad: Josh Doe; Mom: Kaila Qualls; Anne: Rebecca Dufresne; Ernestine: Betsy Acker; Martha: Katie Mckeown; Frank: Adam Vipond; Betty: Heather Matthews; Lillian: Brittany Wescott; Fran: Jenna Radant; Dana: Elena Gormley; Jackie: Breena Briel, Doc Burton: Danccn Briel; Mrs. Fitzger­ ald: Katrina Jacobs; Joe Scales: Jesse Doe; Miss Brill: Becky Warner; and Larry: Josh Wescott. Katrina Jacobs also will be the stage manager for this production and Josh Doe is the student director. "Cheaper by the Dozen" will be pre­ sented at Central Elementary Auditorium Friday, Aug. 4. at 7 p.m. and on Satur­ day. Aug. 5, at a 2 p.m. matinee and at 7 p.m. Tickets arc $5 for adults and $2 for Students and senior citizens. Tickets are available at the door. Progressive Graph­ ics, Jefferson Street Gallery and cast members. Newell gains key political endorsements Gary Newell this week picked up key endorsements in his hotly contested primary election race with James Bailey for 87th District State Representative. Newell, who earlier this year retired as commander of the Hastings post oF the Michigan State Police, most recently picked up endorsements from current State Rep. Terry Geiger, State Senator Joanne Emmons, the Michigan Townships Association and Hastings' three most recent mayors. Newell earlier had been granted the same support from the Michigan Farm Bureau. Meanwhile, Bailey, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners for the last six years, has been endorsed by the National Rifle Association, Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners, Barry County Residents for Second Amendment and Firearm Rights. Ted Nugent, Brass Roots, former State Senator Jack Welborn and former State Rep. Alan Cropsey. Both candidates have won the endorsement from the Citizens for Traditional Values. Micro-surfacing, sealcoating OK’d for local streets by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council last week opted for the more expensive but more effective crack sealing and micro­ surfacing program for several city streets this year. Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach wrote to the council in a memo, "I know that crack sealing and micro-sur­ facing is more expensive than sealcoat­ ing, but I feel that the advantages out­ weigh the disadvantages." Sealcoating the streets costs only about 72 cents a square yard. Micro-sur­ facing and crack sealing will cost nearly double that, at S1.40. Girrbach explained in his memo, "1 have not been happy with our sealcoat­ ing program for a number of years now, mainly because of the bleed-through problem, but also because of the amount of time, labor and money it takes to clean up after the sealcoating program is completed." Girrbach said communities such as the City of Walker, the City of Midland and the City of Grand Rapids are using the crack sealing and micro-surfacing pro­ gram exclusively “because they fecl it is a better product and they have a better street when the project is completed." The council approved the bid of up to $45,000 from Terry Industries of Clarksville. $12 a gallon for the crack sealing and SI.40 a square yard for the micro-surfacing. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Scheduled a special educational workshop on lax abatements for 6:30 p.m. See COUNCIL, continued page 16 Geiger, whom Newell and Bailey are trying to succeed in Lansing, and Emmons issued a joint statement Tuesday in stating their support for Newell. "It is a privilege to add our names to the growing Kst of people in the .district who support Gary Newell for State Representative," said Geiger (R-Lake Odessa), who is stepping down after three, two-year terms because of term limits. "His ability and willingness to listen to people and draw conclusions based on input will help him to better serve Barry and Ionia counties." Emmons added, in the prepared state­ ment, "The people of the 87th District deserve a candidate whose career was marked by honesty, experience and commitment to the community. I believe Gary has the qualifications voters are looking for and will get the job done for Michigan families." In their joint prepared statement, current Mayor Frank Campbell and former Mayors Mary Lou Gray-Hart and Bill Cook said, "We are endorsing Gary Newell because we feel he is the best candidate to represent the 87th District. Gary has the character, integrity, vision and experience to make our voice heard in Lansing... "After (he is) elected, you will continue to see Gary out in the district talking to citizens, addressing'*their issues and taking the time to work with those at the local level. Because, after all, a representative cannot successfully do his job from behind a desk in Lansing... "Barry County, and Hastings in particular, needs Gary Newell as its State Representative. Gary's vast experience in government and his commitment to family and community make him the perfect choice for this position.' The 87th District includes all of Barry County and nearly half of Ionia County. The primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 8. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. throughout the dis­ trict. Rutland will decide trail ordinance Aug. 9 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The continuing recreational trails issue caused the Rutland Township meeting July 12 to end with raised voices and parking lot discussions. The board reviewed an ordinance regulating recreational trailways, and Supervisor Bob Edwards attempted to show that it didn't just apply to the 900 feet of the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail, but would help prevent potential problems in the future. The board is expected to act on proposed Ordinance No. 69 at its next meeting Wednesday, Aug. 9. Concerns were expressed last week that there were zoning regulations included in what the township considers a police ordinance. Clerk Robin McKenna mentioned what she saw as potential problems. Treasurer Blanche Munjoy asked McKenna if she "knew more than the township attorney, who advised the town­ ship to use caution in passing this ordi­ nance." Edwards said that the township is on record stating that "railroad right of ways should not be used as trails." Edwards also said that he had sent a copy of the proposed ordinance to Middleville Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck. According to Edwards, Gruesbeck said, "1 am not going to respond to this." Roger Vilmont asked the township to observe the well used trail in Cascade which goes right in front of $200,000 homes. He was told "we re not Cascade." Vilmont also asked why Rutland wants to "poke a sharp stick" at Middleville. Munjoy and Vilmont also got into an ar­ gument about fencing along the trail. The Rutland ordinance requires trash receptacles and Vilmont mentioned that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has removed trash receptacles because homeowners have been stuffing them with trash. Vilmont asked why the township didn't use the list of rules already posted at all the entrances to the trail, including at the Rutland trailhead. "I have made a valiant attempt to write an ordinance which will serve the township..." -Robert Edwards Vilmont also said he was concerned that the regulations be enforced equally. He asked if trash and ordinances will equally be enforced through the township or only along the small portion of the trail. Edwards closed the discussion saying, "1 have made a valiant attempt to write an ordinance which will serve the township. The ordinance was passed on its first reading and will be voted on again Aug 9." In other business the board heard from residents who would like ultralight planes to be required to have regulated hours of operation. These noisy little planes, they said, have been flying overhead on Sunday mornings and disturbing those who would like to sleep later. Copies of ordinances under discussion are available for review at the township office during regular business hours. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 20. 2000 - Page 3 Probe of 1935 law, continued... Fchscnfcld commented that "This campaign has gone from dirty to dirtier. Some of the statements being made are just irresponsible." Christopher DeWitt, Attorney General Jennifer Granholm's representative, said that "What involvement the State Police can have in political campaigns" is meant to be monitored by the law. He said, "The law came to our atten­ tion last week during an incident in Huron (County)." The law has since come under some controversy, as the At­ torney General's Office questions its va­ lidity. "Is it constitutional or valid?" DeWitt said, "That question has not been answered." The penalty for violating the law is "removal of the commissioner or officer or discharge of the employee so offend­ ing." DeWitt said. "I'm not aware of how it would have any effect on him at this time." Newell, in response to inquiries as to whether or not he felt that he had vio­ lated the law, said "No. Absolutely not. I wasn't aware of that particular law. There have been rulings [contradicting] that law. They greatly extended the freedom of speech [when the new Michigan State Constitution was adopted in 1963). In 1976 the State Legislature passed a law, Public Act 169, that guarantees state employees the right to participate [in public elections.)" "There's no reason why I shouldn't have [accepted the funding]," which Newell claims topped about $9,500 in 1999 and included his own contribution to the effort. ”1 haven't done anything wrong," he said. "I can’t see how it would have any affect on my campaign. I find this to be really a diversion. I think we should focus on the issues." Jim Bailey, Newell's opponent in the Aug. 8 Republican primary, said, "I be­ lieve it's unfortunate that this comes out. I wanted to defeat Newell [based on] the issues. I find (the situation] a little incon­ sistent with the fact that for 26 years he worked to enforce the law, and in his first (run for public office] appears to "7 would hope that the Attorney General would expedite the investigation into the law's legitimacy and get it over." -Jim Bailey have broken the law." "The law is still on the books," Bailey continued. "He feels its unconstitutional. I would have (first) asked for an opinion on the law. To go out and ignore it. will­ fully, I think is wrong." "I would hope that Che Attorney Gen­ eral would expedite [the investigation into the law's legitimacy] and get it over." DeWitt said that the problems with the Michigan State Police law came to light when allegations were made concerning the prosecutor and Stale Police in Huron County. No action has been taken in the situation as it is pending further investi­ gation into the constitutionality of the law. THORNAPPLE, continued from page 1 DeYoung said one county commissioner at the forum said he would rather see a mil­ lage levied to support Thomapplc Manor so it could depend on the tax revenue for 10 years rather than going to the county every year and asking for a set allocation. "They would rather sec the stability of a millage, quite frankly. So that's the direction we're going to take," DeYoung said. Concerning other steps to increase rev­ enue, he said Thomapplc Manor recently signed a contract to serve some Barry Community Hospice patients who can't stay in their own homes with their termi­ nal illnesses. Former State Rep. Robert Bender of Middleville, who chaired the public forum, "is going to be instrumental" in applying for state grants to build a wing for Alzheimer's patients at Thomapple Manor, DeYoung said. Besides serving as a nursing home, Thomapplc Manor also provides rehabilita­ tion services to elderly and physically chal­ lenged adults. In terms of dollars. Medicaid patients represent 73 percent of the Manor's room revenue, which was $4.44 million last year. Thirteen percent of room revenue is from Medicare patients and 14 percent of patients are "private pay.” "They would rather see the stability of a millage, quite frankly. So that's the direction we're going to take." -Jim DeYoung Still three more days for the fair... by Patricia Johns Staff Writer What do scotch tape, chickens, pigs, scarecrows, baskets, sheep, goldfish and cows have in common? They can be found at the Barrry County Fair this week. The Barry County Fair is in full swing, with three more days to go (including today) but the beginnings of the annual celebrations started well before the Monday, July 17, opening. The many Barry County 4-H clubs have been meeting with increasing ur­ gency as the young people prepare for fair. Those with livestock have been caring for them, making sure they keep good records, feed their animals well, but not too well, as overweight animals lose points, and learn showmanship techniques. Those with horses have been preparing by attending meets for two months before fair, grooming, doing the everyday eating and then working on showmanship and avoiding falls and mistakes. Some have worked on non-livestock projects with a last minute rush before judging day on July 15. Those participating in clowning, demonstrations and the youth talent show spent time practicing and didn't let a few technical difficulties stand in their way. Clubs started on the Thursday before fair working on their booth space. Designing a booth to match their theme took the hard work of members, leaders and even a few friends with ladders and tools. Whethc»- the goal was the highest rocket, the funniest clown, the best hen or rooster, or most obedient dog, the opening weekend had lots of drama and excitement. The Barry County Master Gardener volunteers pul lots of last minute effort into their gardens. Weeds arc now non­ existent and the serenity that only a water interest brings to a garden will woo visitors to stay for a while. fhis week 4-H youth have gotten up early and gone to the bams to make sure their animals have clean bedding, food and water. Many have spent a few hours before competition, making sure their animals are in tip top condition. Animal judging continues this week with the culmination of hours of effort in the small animal sale today (Thursday) and the livestock sale Friday. The sights and sounds of the midway began in earnest Monday afternoon. Young adventurers vied to ride the scariest and fastest of the rides. Others were much more interested in the antique farm machinery display and demonstrations, which take place the entire week of fair. This year visitors to the fair will enjoy many of the old favorites, including the free nightly performances of the Thunder Floor Cloggers and the ever popular antique tractor parade. There is lots of fair food available on the Midway and M&M Catering has planned dinner buffets for the banquet building. Whatever the reason for visiting this year's edition of Barry County Fair, there But it is not just young people who go through the tension of being judged. Open class home economics and horticulture entries were brought in on Sunday and Monday, with judging for horticulture on Monday afternoon. ...annual County Fair ends Saturday night: Group performance winners at the talent show were (from left) Carrie Han, Paula Rogers, Virginia Councilman and Christine Stine. Clowns Sherbet, Tropicana and Bubbles strutted their stuff at the clown competition July 16. Everything was judged, from costumes to makeup to performance from 3 p.m. on. Amanda Becktel and her rabbit were award winners during the demonstration and public speaking competition portion of the fair Saturday evening, July 15. Talent show participants performed Sunday, July 16. On Saturday, July 17, many 4-H youth had their shooting skills evaluated during the non-livestock judging part of the fair. Decorating the booth is part of the fun and flurry of the first weekend of fair. Here club members add non-livestock exhibits to their booth. Clowning Superintendent Bob Stine helps one of the clowns make final adjustments to her wig. Stine hopes more 4-H club members will try clowning next year and is planning workshops for next year �Page 4 The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 20. 2000 LETTERS from our readers... Pro-gun people appreciate police JEDC was just one of Jim Bailey’s failures To the editor: As immediate past mayor of Hastings and an elected official for 16 years, 1 consider it not only my civic duty, but also my moral responsibility to be on record with the vot­ ers of the 87th District, in an effort to rede­ fine "truth." as spewed by candidate James Bailey in the recent public forum. I whole-heartedly support Gary Newell in the Republican Aug. 8 primary, not only because of Newells qualifications, but because Bailey plays fast and loose with his definition of "truth " Citizens arc entitled to the whole truth. Bailey favored aborting the county from the JEDC (jointly funded city-coun j eco­ nomic development venture) because, according to Bailey, the county should get its lair share, and he didn’t favor “co-mingling" of funds. Bailey said that when the JEDC had two grant applications, one from Middleville and the other from Hastings, of course, Hastings got the grant. True, but “the whole truth” is that the Middleville grant applicant failed to meet with the State of Michigan feasibility representative on more than one occasion, and then the building burned down. Hastings got the grant; but the focus of the Middleville grant no longer existed. Later. Middleville was awarded a $428,000 grant for an industrial park. The JEDC was organized and approved by both the city and county, which each paid $20,000 toward the JEDC annual budget of some $200,000. City and county were equally represented on the board. Bailey didn't articulate his definition of “fair share," however. Since the inception of the JEDC, the county scooped up nearly $1 mil­ lion in grant money, not exactly a bad rate of return on a $20,000 annual expenditure. Bailey's other objection was "co-mingling" of funds. The whole truth is that there have been some really productive and worthwhile joint ventures, beneficial to city/townships; city county residents, jointly funded, some­ thing that neither could afford to do on their own. Cases in point include: • City and townships jointly subsidized, per-capita, emergency ambulance service so that citizens were assured of expert, speedy, qualified emergency service, stationed in Barry County. This was done to guarantee stability of the service. As the service became established, the subsidy decreased annually over a period for time, and now neither the city nor townships make any contribution While this may be viewed by Bailey as "co-mingling," I view this as exactly what government is all about - pro­ viding for the health, safety and welfare of its citizens. • Presently, the city and five townships jointly fund fire-protection service. This is done on a per-capita basis, with a contractu­ al agreement to provide this essential ser­ vice at the least cost. While this, too, may be Bailey s idea of “co-mingling," the whole truth is that no unit of government in Barry County individually can provide state of the art fire protection at the level now provided. This area of service includes the city and Baltimore, Irving, Rutland, Carlton and Hastings townships. • The city and county each fund a portion of the airport budget, and both benefit. Bai­ ley sits on that board. I haven't heard a word against this "co-mingling." This area stands to reap tremendous financial reward with the proximity of our airport to the Grand Rapids area, particularly with the tremen­ dously increasing air traffic in and out of Grand Rapids. • And the granddaddy of "co-mingling," the county carries its insurance through a “pool " Other participants of the “pool" arc other government bodies with whom the HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. Published by A Division of J-Ad Graphics inc 1351 N.M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 (616) 945 9554 Frsdarlc Jacobs John Jacobs Vcc President President Stephen Jacobs Joyce Ryan Secretary Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T \bung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulsef Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary McDonough James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a m to 5 30 pm Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Saturday 8 30 a m - Noon Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 county "co-mingles” funds. The whole truth is that rarely docs a government unit find a earner to insure the entire risk. When that docs happen, underwriting attitudes aic "cyclic" and there arc years when carriers desire municipal business and years when they don’t. So "pooling" (co-mingling) is an advantage, to provide stability nsk manage­ ment, etc. So. Bailey on one hand follows the prin­ ciple against "co-mingling" and aborts the county from the JEDC. but on the other selectively looks the other way on other examples. Is “co-mingling" just another excuse? A personal issue? Who is Bailey trying to fool with this lame excuse in abort­ ing the JEDC? As a "leader" what process did Bailey espouse to fellow commissioners to find a new economic development vehicle for the county? Did Bailey demand credentials? Did he demand proof of a track record? Did he suggest requesting qualifications? No. Craig Starkweather and partner Patrick Doyle were hired for $24,000 a year, plus commission. How was that more economi­ cal than the $20,000 the county was paying the JEDC? How is it better to get no origi­ nal grants vs. JEDC-gcncratcd grants? The last 1 heard was that Starkweather was operating the butterfly house on Mack­ inac Island. JEDC was aborted. Its fine performance was not considered. And even now. five years later, there still isn’t any economic development vehicle in place. What docs that say for Bailey’s leadership? 1 endorse Gary Newell for the State House of Representatives. Newell isn't a professional politician. He is an educated candidate with an unsurpassed, documented work ethic, serving the people in the Michi­ gan State Police for 26 years. He risked his life every day of his 26-ycar police career. Newell is an Air Force veteran. Newell is a common sense person. We need a leader w*ho offers solutions to problems, not one who foists off blame onto previous administrations. We need an hon­ est leader, one who doesn’t take credit for something that was not his (Bailey taking credit at the public forum for the animal shelter construction because it was "on his watch") when we know Bailey threw up every conceivable roadblock he could think of. We need the whole truth. I have other philosophical disagreements with Bailey and truly do not believe he could even begin to serve this district. The economic development saga is just one of numerous issues. Mary Lou Gray-Hart, Immediate Past Mayor, City of Hastings Newell and Bailey are different To the editor: Your report on the First Friday forum between Gary Newell and his opponent gives the impression that there arc few dif­ ferences between the two candidates. There arc significant differences that can and will affect the quality of the representa­ tion we get in Lansing. 1. Gary Newell considers good govern­ ment a balance between individual rights and those of society. The truth is that extremists on cither end of the political spectrum distort the governing process. Governing is a process of give and take, and we need someone in Lansing capable of both. We don’t need a representative in Lansing who is so extreme in his beliefs that the process moves forward without him. 2. Newell will go to Lansing free of com­ mitments and vendettas based on past polit­ ical activities. His maturity and integrity will assure a high level of trust between him ____________________________ _______ and the people and elected officials in the district. 3. Gary Newell believes that most impor­ tant things in life happen because people plan them. He does not believe that planning is an infringement of individual rights. Newell will work hard to get state resources to assist the people of Barry County plan their future. What we do with our land, roads and sewers will have a significant impact on the quality of our lives and that of our chil­ dren and grandchildren. Newell wants to help us help ourselves. 4. The Farm Bureau, the Michigan Town­ ship Association and the current and past two mayors of Hastings have endorsed Newell. They understand who will get the job done. Don’t be fooled! Vote for a mature, ethi­ cal, and responsible candidate - Gary Newell. . Write Us A letter: Dear editor: This letter is in response to calls I have received from the public after my ictter to the editor on the hypocrisy of the Barry County Gun Board. I had people call just to complain about our sheriff or others in law enforcement and immediately I cut them off. 1 tell them my differences is not how they conduct them­ selves as a department, but on how the gun board issues CCW (Caring and Concealed Weapon) permits and that’s where it ends. If 1 came across in my letter (1 don’t believe I did though) as being critical of the way our law enforcement agencies conduct everyday business 1 apologize. Sheriff DeBoer has been extremely cooperative and has taken time out of his busy schedule more than once to have me into his office to talk at length. When I have called the office to talk on the phone about concerns the sheriff has accepted my calls or returned them in a timely manner. He will do this with anyone who calls to express concerns or just to say hi. It is habit for people to cdl only when things don’t go our way. We should not only call to complain. I’m sure they would like to hear from the public on how good a job our deputies arc doing for the citizens of Barry County. Barry County in my opinion has very good and dedicated deputies and state police officers. When I tell these concerned citizens that I have the majority of the Barry county deputies, corrections staff, and posse mem­ bers’ signatures on my petitions, their atti­ tude quickly changes toward a more positive one. They are supporting your right; you should take the time to support them in return. I worked with juveniles who had troubles before I became a teacher and I can tell you first hand it can be a trying and thankless job. Anyone that has to deal with the public, especially when people are having prob­ lems, knows it can be extremely difficult. These men and women deserve our support, not our condemnation. These arc the people we take for granted until the time comes that we need them. Sheriff Deboer has some very good pro­ grams going in this county and I even vol­ unteer my time in helping out with one of t IM The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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After waiting nearly three years trying to f nd out where the money came from for the charges for service that make up part of the Barry County budget, I finally got a break from the Barry County Register of Deeds office Feb. 2, 1999. After paying the state transfer tax and the Michigan stale surveying and remonumentation, there was $405,14626 left in rev­ enues transferred to the general fund. However, it did not go direct, it was cut up in seven units and then entered into charges for service through account numbers. Charges for service for the year $ 1999 were $1,329215. Now comes budget amendment A-99, Oct. 7, 1999. Two letters I sent to Board Chairman James Bailey were answered by county administrator Michael Brown Nov. 23 and Dec. 8 were budget amendment A99 charges for service, $ 1,329,215. Are these charges ($1,329,215) over or above cost? If at cost how did ($1,329215) end up in the general fund revenue 1999? The answer is, there is no such document that exists. I asked the same question for Dec. 8 only in a more detailed form. The answer, “How­ ever you have not requested a document.” How could I ask these c. testions if I did 74u Week'i PUBLIC OPINION: A Editor's Note: The Banner's policy is to immediately correct any errors of fact when notified and verified. In all cases alleged above, the Banner was not contacted about any error or misinterpretation after the story was published. The Banner has reviewed notes and audiotapes and stands by its reports. Where does county money come and go? „ „ ,ti. them, the “Kids First" program. This is an excellent, one of a kind program and we should be thankful that our sheriff has given his blessing when Deputy Dar Leaf came up with the program. Since starting this petition drive, beside Sheriff Deboer, I have had the pleasure of talking with Jeff Cruz, who is one of our assistant prosecutor's; Shane McNeill, lawyer and candidate for Barry County prosecutor, and Sgt. Klutz of the Michigan State Police. I can tell you first hand Barry County is blessed to have such fine people working in the public domain. The next time you sec a law enforcement officer while dri­ ving, instead of looking down at your speedometer to check your speed, wave and say hi. If you sec them on the street tell them how much you appreciate the fine work they arc doing for the community. While you’re at it tell them you support CCW in Barry County as well. I would like to address one more issue that concerns me. Every time David Young of the Banner writes something about gun owners, he goes out of his way to make them look like a bunch of hooligans. He wrote in his article on the forum between Bailey and Newell that Newell received “hostile" questions from pro-gun people. The questions were written in such a man­ ner that you could not know if the person who wrote the questions were pro-gun or anti-gun. I have been misquoted before in the Banner and I know of many other people who have had the same problem. 1 was at the meeting when Bailey made the state­ ment that he did about CCW that the Banner took out of context. About 100 other people and I know that the Banner did not represent what Jim Bailey said conect.y David Stevens, Barry County resident for Second Amendment and Firearm Rights Middleville not have these documents? The same question was asked of County Administrator Michael Brcwn March 13, only now I wanted to know, how is it levied? ($1,329215). The answer came from the University of Michigan. I will quote from the last three lines of paragraph three: “If it weren’t for the Regis­ ter of Deeds. District Court or office that generate a net revenue, county government would cither have to raise millage rates or cease or substantially decrease the scope of services offered." 1 was taught in school that government is non profit. If it needs more money to oper­ ate it must come or go to the people." Ward O. Weiler Hastings • CORRECTION • In last week's report on the newly appointed Hope Township Clerk, it was incorrectly reported that Sylvia Forster served for eight years. Forster was with the township for less than four yean, as she retired at the end of her first term as clerk. Linda Eddy-Hough’s husband and son's names were spelled incorrectly. Her husband is Rodger and her son is Cristopher. .. Why ‘Survivor’ success? ■mat The biggest television hit of the summer is the Wednesday night show "Survivor." What go you think makes this program so popular9 Phyllis Warrick. Lake Odessa: Nancy TenElshof Caledonia: Tom Kirbs, Mddleville: Kristin Lydy, Hastings: Laura Smith, Middleville: Matt Thome, Vermontville: "I've never seen the show so I don't know what all the hype is about. I guess people just like to see other people in difficult situations.” "It's the real life chance that this really could happen. It's about real life relationships and people chemistry. Americans are always interested in how people handle relationships." "I have watched only about three minutes of this show. I think it's popular because participants decide who stays and who goes." "Because it's realistsic, because it's like with everyday people." "The ability to see what other people are doing. You can compare yourself to what they're doing and think your life's not so bad." Tve never seen it, but it seems like it would be fun to watch because it’s adventurous." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. JutygQ,aXX>- Page 5 L€TT€RS from our readers... Abortion is nothing less than legalized murder To the editor: This country was founded with a wonder­ ful piece of manuscript, the U.S. Constitu­ tion. There are obviously individuals who have never read it, nor paid attention in school when it was taught. It gives all individuals certain inalienable rights. They are the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," with the most of these being life. It says nothing about the individual being bom or unborn because back when it was drafted they didn’t figure that people would be so stupid to believe it was their right to murder their unborn. Pro-choice activists would like you to believe that it only refers to the people who are bom. I said “murder” for a good reason. Abortion is just a glorified word for murder. Does calling it an abortion make it right? The U.S. Supreme Court in its so-called wisdom in the Roe vs. Wade ruling in 1973 created one of this century’s biggest blun­ ders and worst miscarriages of justice. By doing so they made murder legal, thus any­ one convicted to murder since 1973 did nothing wrong! They should all put in appeals to have their sentences overturned, on the basis that what they did was merely to perform abortions. It’s time for the lies and deceit of pro­ choice advocates and agencies to end and start telling the truth to people instead of lining their pockets with blood money. Recently pro-choice activists celebrated the anniversary of the murders of countless mil­ lions of unborn. What a bunch of demented individuals! That even includes this coun­ try t so called leaders. Pro-choice, that’s an interesting word, but ills full of deceit. The unborn child doesn’t get its choice, it just gets to wind up dead. Whether tom to shreads or cut and hacked apart, that depends on how long it’s been growing. When someone tells you they arc pro-choice what the/ arc telling you is that they arc irresponsible, and that they support that kind of behavior. They arc also saying they expect other people to pay for their mistakes. I’m not perfect, and don’t claim to be. I have my faults, but being a supporter of the murder of unborn children isn’t one of them! I’m not saying you don’t have a choice, you do. Don’t want kids? Don’t make them! use the brains God gave you, and prevent the possibility. Get yourself fixed! I’ve heard the idiotic reply of prochoiccrs who say, “don’t tell me what to do with my body." You shouldn’t have to be told! That unborn child isn’t your body, either. Roc vs. Wade probably will never be overturned, but should be. Si ;, twisted individuals will continue z it’s their right, because some old foc» in Washington bowed to a bunch of illiterates and passed such a criminal act. During wartime, indi­ viduals who take the lives of innocent vic­ tims arc known as war criminals. In Ger­ many during World War II they were known as Nazis. Today »hcy arc just known as pro­ choice! I’ve been told that to be on the side of pro­ life, you'd have to be incompassionate. You’re right, you don’t show compassion for murderers! There is one nice thing though. Judgment Day is coming for all of us, some sooner than others! You can choose to agree or disagree with this, but the truth is hard to deny. There arc probably those who don’t believe there is a God who will judge us all when our lives arc over. Boy, are their souls in for a rude awakening! I’m sure those guilty of aborting their offspring and those who did the aborting will have their reserved scats in hell, as do supporters of these criminal acts against the unborn. Read the Bible, its in there. Abortion is an irresponsible act done to cover over another irresponsible act. The individual who performs the abortion is not a doctor (doctors take an oath to save lives, not take them. They arc nothing but cold­ blooded. heartless killers. Abortionists arc no different than any other serial killers, except their victims have no names. Ted Bundy. Tim McVeigh, Jeffery Dahmer, and Ted Kazinski. were ail pro-choice. They chose to abort their victims’ lives. I’ve heard all the “what if" scenarios that people come up with to try to justify mur­ dering the unborn. I’ve got answers for them. • What if your daughter got pregnant by accident? Answer: If you’ve raised her with morals and taught her right from wrong, then that ones not an issue. • Mother’s life in danger. This one has merit, but only if the pregnancy is ectopic (tubal for those who don’t know the mean­ ing). • If it wasn’t for the invasion of medical science the third wouldn’t even be an issue - wrong sex of child other than what was wanted. Life is full of things you didn’t want, but you take what you’re given. Each person has a designated purpose in life and only God knows what that purpose is. • Partial birth abortions have no merit. There is nothing that justifies this inhumane procedure. Babies born at the stage that this criminal act is done have survived being born • Rape or incest? These arc the tough two. Both arc criminal acts but what arc the chances of a child being conceived in cither case? I’m sure there probably has been, but the failure rate has to outnumber the success rate. Murdering your child isn’t going to change what happened. • Deformed child. This is another instance where medical science has stuck its nose where it doesn’t belong. All people have the right to exist, even if they aren’t perfect or don’t meet your specifications! • Purely for convenience, or doesn’t fit your lifestyle. That’s what they make con­ doms and other forms of birth control for. You just have to have the brains to know when to use them! Abortion is neither a right or a choice, it is a crime against humanity. I have one more question. If so called pro­ choice agencies arc truly out to help women with unplanned pregnancies, why don’t they spend more time trying to get these women to put their babies up for adoption? Because their money making days would be over Why arc they so afraid to have the proce­ dures of abortion shown? Because it would show they have been lying for years The current administration in Washington has continued to ensure that the pro-choice lies and deceit continue, by striking down any bill that attempts to undo the criminal action that was Roc vs. Wade. Supreme Court justices arc supposed to do what is nght, and just, but in this case they failed. The Supreme Court justices who passed Roc vs. Wade, are in this country's biggest mass murderers to date, with millions cred­ ited to them. They will get their just desserts handed to them on their Judgement Days, as I’m sure deceased justice Harry Blackmun has found out by now! Paul Clous Hastings Make library well done, not said Dear editor: On Aug. 8. voters from Hastings Town­ ship and Rutland Township, will have a chaj.cc to vote yes for a 1.6 library mill levy and 1 have my fingers crossed that they will do so. The outcome of these elections means the difference between the people in each of these townships cither having or not having complete access to the wonderful new library that will be built on Mill street along the bank of the Thomapplc River. The new library, which should be completed by the summer of 2002, is being built with donated funds, and not tax money. However, addi­ tional, consistent and appropriate tax sup­ port from Rutland Township and Hastings Township will be needed if this new library is to operate in the meaningful way for the entire Hastings community. The City of Hastings currently pays for the majority of the Hastings Public Library operating budget. Additional money for the budget is also generated from state penal fines, a .3 mill levy from Rutland Township that terminates in 2002, overdue Tines, pur­ chased library cards, and a small stipend that Hastings Township allocated for the very first time this year. Each new library budget gctvaJittlctof tighter as the cosfrJor technology and materials increase, along with the general overhead and iterating costs and the budget, absolutely, will not be able to pay for the new materials, equip­ ment, staffing, overhead and maintenance needed for the new building. The City of Hastings has generously sup­ ported the new library building by procuring the building site from Hastings Manufactur­ ing Co. But the city has indicated to the Hastings Public Library Board that the financial support it provides to the library has reached its limit and that it can not and will not increase funding to help pay for any new costs incurred in the new library. The Library Board understands the city’s posi­ tion and hopes that the voters in Hastings Township and Rutland Township will under­ stand and vote to become equal “Partners For the Future Of the New Library" Aug. 8. The Library Board has appreciated the fact that the City of Hastings graciously allowed us to operate a free “open to every­ one" library card for the past few years so that the people in the surrounding townships could learn about the benefits of using the Hastings Public Library. (Hundreds of peo­ ple took advantage of the opportunity and seemed to appreciate the experience.) But the Library Board has authorized that the “open for everyone" policy end this fall. The board hopes that by that time all three gov­ erning entities; the City of Hastings, Hast­ ings Township, and Rutland Township, will be equal “Partners For the Future of the New Library” and that the Library Board will be finishing the paperwork necessary to become accountable to these three entities. Wt want the new library to flourish and we know that it will if this type of support is provided, but we must end the “open to everyone" policy if the vote fails because it is inappropriately asking the City of Hast­ ings to be to good to us. I don’t want to go back to the frictionfilled times when the students of Hastings Township couldn’t use the Hastings Public Library unless their family bought a library card. In addition to being the Rutland Town­ ship representative to the Public Library Board, I am also a school library-media spe­ cialist for the Hastings Area Schools and, in that role, 1 am an advocate, on behalf of all the children of the school district, for easy access to all the rich reading and research materials they need. I’ve been grateful that the staff at the pub­ lic library cares about children and shares my philosophy. I have seen the benefits to our students when they all have access to the Hastings Public Library and I hope that the day will come when all the townships with children attending Hastings Area Schools become “Partners For the Future Of the Nr* Library.” So, I’m knocking on wood and hoping that the voters in both townships say yes Aug. 8, but it should not lake luck to pass this vote, it should pass because the voters value the fact that “libraries change lives.” It should pass because the voters and their children arc readers and value the fact that they save money by borrowing books from their public library. It should pass because the voters realize that valuable web sites on the Internet arc becoming password protect­ ed and that they will be able to access these web sites free through library software when the library subscribes to the sites, and it should pass because the voters arc pleased by the very best and want the very best. With the two townships’ support we can have one of the best public libraries ever, and what a tribute it will be to everyone in the community. Benjamin Franklin once said, “Well done is better than well said." So please do it. Vote yes on Aug. 8. Ruth Hill, Hastings Public Library Board Member, Rutland Township Representative Newell demonstrates commitment Dear editor: There have been so many letters in this paper and others around the district bashing my candidate for State Representative. My candidate, however, has not attacked his opponent one hit. My candidate is Gary Newell. Newell has the honesty, experience, and commitment to make government work for us. He protected Michigan’s resident as a Michigan State Police Trooper for over 26 years. He protected America’s freedoms as an Air Force veteran. He was bom in this district, went to high school locally, and finished his career here. He has a commitment to this area that will never be diminished as can be seen by his civic involvement. Newell k a real man of integrity. You won’t sec him or his supporters lowering themselves to such petty attacks. Look at the man you plan to vote for this Aug. 8. It can either be a man who exhibits honesty, experience and commitment, or it can be the other guy. Vote for Gary Newell Aug. 8. Ted McKelvey, Hastings New library needed for space Dear editor: Just a few weeks ago I went to the library on a Wednesday afternoon, and found the entire library swarming with children, all of whom were there to hear a speaker for the summer reading program. I have always been an avid reader, and growing up I would eagerly look forward to the summer reading program: just as many of the kids who come to the library on Wednesday do. Though the summer reading program is great for kids, there is one problem, and that is the space. The Hastings Public Library has very little room to hold such a large crowd of kids and parents. The space of the library not only was a problem on the inside, but also on the outside because parking was hard to find. With Hastings growing steadily day by day. it’s important that we adapt all of the resources of our community to fit the size of our town. The library is the most important of those resources. By building the new library many more people will be accommodated, and many more programs will be able to take place, like the summer reading program. Samantha Allcrdmg, Junior. Hastings High School Hastings More Letters on Page 15 Bailey not a fountain of truth Dear editor: A friend of mine refers to the biennial political campaign time as “the silly sea­ son." and after reading the letters in the Banner, I have to agree. Gary Newell is a sportsman, hunter, gun owner and enthusiast. Yet somehow because he has misgivings about certain people packing a piece in their pocket, he is sud­ denly transformed into an anti-gun zealot? What planet arc these folks from? And they question the veracity of Gary Newell’s answers? Let’s have a look at Jim Bailey's claim to fame. 1. “The animal shelter issue was resolved on my watch.” Oh, really. Bailey (and a few other commissioners) did everything they could think of to obstruct, undermine and discredit the group of volunteer citizens w ho worked thousands of hours to make the new animal shelter a reality. We will soon have a new facility that the community can be justly proud of, not because of. but rather in spite of the efforts of Bailey and his allies. For Bailey to claim any credit for this proves that he is incapable of shame. 2. “The county has never been in better financial shape." How about that. And the treasury of the Stale of Michigan is over­ flowing, too. By the way, the federal gov­ ernment is enjoying unprecedented budget surpluses. Well, Jim B., I’ll bet John E. and Bill C. and even his buddy. Al G., will all tell us that we can thank them for these good times. But every politician of every political stripe who claims credit for these wonderful economic times is only filling his own bal­ loon with hot air. 3. “The vote to kill the Joint Economic Development Corporation w*as a unanimous vote of the County Commission." The full commission never had a separate vote on the JEDC. The vote to adopt the 1996 bud­ get was unanimous, but the commissioners who were not on the budget committee were not even aware tliat the JEDC appropriation was omitted. 4. Bailey’s campaign literature positions him as the champion of liberalizing con­ cealed weapons laws. But on the same sub­ ject back in January, he said, “It’s been that way for a long time, and Barry County is not abusing it. Why should that control be taken from us?" (Hastings Banner, Feb. 3). Will the real Jim Bailey please stand up? It sure looks like a political opportunist pan­ dering to a bloc of single-minded voters. Yes, it seems to be a “campaign conversion" (a Siamese cousin to the “jailhouse conver­ sion." somewhat suspect of sincerity and dubious of duration.) 5. Bailey has had a whisper campaign going for several weeks, alleging that Newell is taking money from anti-gun and anti-hunting Political Action Committees. He went public with it in the July 18 Reminder. But did you notice that he didn’t name that so-called anti-gun PAC? The Newell campaign has received contributions froiii the political action committees of the Michigan State Troopers, the Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the Association of Underground Construction Contractors. Which of these is anti-gun? If you seek the fountain of truth, you won’t find it in Jim Bailey. The Bailey cam­ paign is getting increasingly shrill and des­ perate every week. As he watches his candi­ dacy go down the potty chair, look for Bai­ ley’s distortions, lies and rhetoric to become even more hysterical. The next three weeks should be interesting. I found the Bailey centerfold spread in the July 11 Reminder to be quite amusing, par­ ticularly the part about his “principals" (his word, not mine). This is a guy that wouldn’t recognize a principle if it bit him in the... And speaking of principles, do you remember “The Peter Principle?" This is the idea that people will rise through the ranks in their career only to their level of incom­ petence. If this holds true, Jim Bailey is not qualified for higher public office. He has already attained his level of incompetence. Bailey, would like you to believe that he is a worthy successor to Terry Geiger. I know Terry Geiger. I have worked with Terry Geiger (and I tried, really tried, to work with Jim Bailey). Mr. Bailey, you are no Terry Geiger. Brian Reynolds, Hastings Candidates’ similarities disappoint To the editor: In the July 13 Hastings Banner were answers io questions asked of James Bailey and Gary Newell during the First Friday, -July 7 meeting in Jefferson Hall. Unfortunately 1 was unable to attend the meeting. I wrongly presumed Bailey and Newell would differ greatly in answers to the ques­ tions asked of them. Instead, they agreed on most issues. Among the issues I differ with them arc here mentioned. • School vouchers. I am against vouchers for private schools. Parents who prefer to send their children to private schools for a private education and voluntarily pay for the added financial cost of private schooling are justified to that right. But that is not a school the taxpayers should be expected to support in any way. The teachers’ salaries are very small from what they should be receiving in public schools. That’s a prime consideration, rather than vouchers for private schools. The taxpayer is the public, the taxpayer supports public schools open to students of all faiths with public interest, public support in various ways. That the public school, is what the founders of this country planned. Public education for all. not private schools, private education, privately run at public (taxpay­ ers’) expense. • The abortion issue - the U.S. Supreme Court settled it. A person has a right to abor­ tion. Talk of dictators, the Catholic Church leads in wanting the right to abortion over­ turned. How? Elect a president who will replace an outgoing judge or judges with a judge who is against abortion, the church is why the colonists fled to this country only to have the church follow them and try to regain their dictatorship here over all peopie. Gay rights - Homosexuals should have every right given heterosexuals. We live in a land of freedom of choice. • Guns - guns have their rightful place for police, detectives, people who arc stable, not giver, to being overly emotional. I hon­ estly believe many killings by guns arc unintentionally done in a moment of extreme emotion Guns arc not for people of that kind. Guns used to kill innocent wildlife shows ignorance of the worst kind. Thank you, Justine McLean, Hastings Know Vour 16GISLRTORS: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4022. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (ail of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 20. 2000 J-Ad donates to new library Mel, Alice Jacobs memorialized J-Ad Graphics Inc. has made a major contribution to the proposed new Hast ngs Public Library by funding space tor the Barry County Literacy Council to hs'.e an office inside the new facility. Looking at an architectural sketch of plans for the new library are (from left) Assistant Librarian Susan Smith, Literacy Council Director Connie Semerad and J-Ad Graphics Board members John Jacobs. Joyce (Jacobs) Ryan, Steve Jacobs and Fred Jacobs. .. W^hip ...at the church ofyour choice * B?cA/r schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEU FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Paiior. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 1 30 a m . Sunday School 1100 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p m . Bible Study it Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jeflcnon Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p.m. Sunday Masses 8 30 am and 11:00 am.. Confession Saturday 3 30-4 15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norum Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship 11 00 am. Evening Service at 6 00 pm. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p in COUNTRY CHAPEL I NITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 45 am Traditional. 10 15 am Sun­ day School. II 15am Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thurs­ day; senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Sers ices 7 30 p m For more information call the church office Mich W Clayton Garrison. Pastor THORN APPLE VALLEY Sunday School 9 30 am. classes for all ages Morning Worship CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times arc 8 30 a m . 9:55 a m and 11.20 10:45 a m Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 7 00 p m are Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limit* am Tuesday prayer and share tunc 10 00 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6 30 pm Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p m also Nursery and childrens activities thru the 4th grade available for all services Bnng the whole family WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 Wonhip Ser­ vices' Sunday. 11 00 a m . Sunday School. 10 a m. for all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Htitingi Croce Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd . 1 mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 045­ 9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a m Bible Classes ■ for all ages. 10 40 a.m - Morning Worship. 6 00 p.m Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7 30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study Sharing Your Faith - “You Arc Wel­ coming " Church Phone. 948­ 2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion "315 W Center St (comer of S Broad­ way and W. Center) Church Of­ fice: (616) 945-3014 Charles P Fr McCabe III. Rector Rev Mr. F William Voctberg. Director Sunday Worship Ser­ vices - 8 am and 10 am Sunday School • 10 a m Nursery Avail­ of Music able at 10 am Trinity Sunday. June IB. Vacation Bible Schwl dates have been set for MondayThursday. Aug 7-10 from 6-8 p m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m. Worship 11 am. PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 Norh Broadway Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 am Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 p m evening Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m Sen ices for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ Sunday School 10 a m . 2667 Sunday Morning Worship Ham. Sunday Evening Service 6 p m. Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If in­ terested tn a free Home Bible Study, phase call for more details HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pasun Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thur* 9 a m to 12 noon. Sunday Morning 9 30 am Sunday School, to45 a m Morning Worship, Sun 5-7 p m Youth Fellowship (Gr 6-12). Sun evening service as announced in weekly bulletin 6pm. Wed 6­ 8pm Warriors(Gr K-5th). (War­ riors will begin in September (Serving evening meal to Warriors at 6 p m ). Wed 7pm- Prayer Mtg (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURC H 24(5 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9 30 a m Morning Prayer. 10 30 am Holy Communion Evening Prayer 6 00 p m For more information call 795-2370 or Rev Dav id T Hustwick 948-9604 Rev Deacon David S Mohrhardt 517-627.9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all service* Affiliated with the In­ dependent Anglican Church (Canada S,nod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Cume. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr Adult Min­ istries 9 30 am Sunday School for all ages. 10 45 am. Morning Worship Service. 6 00 pm. Evening Service. 7.00 p m Sr. High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p m . Awana. Sr and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High Schoo! Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship iime before the service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 JO Hernng BAKRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a m . Worship 11 a m . Evening Sen ices 6pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7 pm Peter Wackcrman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Su.tc Rd and Boltwuod Darnel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev. Donald Brail. Associ­ Sun­ day - 9 45 a.m. Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. 5 30 St.. Rev ate Pastor Phone ’U5-9I2I Kid's quizzing. 6 00 p.m Evening celebration for all Tues­ pm day. 6 30 p m. Kid's Alive for age* 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 a m . Senior Adult Bible Study and young aduh Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further tnformation call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev Anton. Pastor Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. July 23 Michael 8 00 & 10 00 am Worship (Sum­ mer Hours). No Sunday School VBS Staff lunch after 2nd service Thursday. July 20 7 00 p m . In­ quirers Friday. July 21 3 00 p m Wedding Saturday. July 22 Soc Act. Wine and Cheese Party; 8 00 6 00­ 8 30 p m VBS. 6 30 p m Softball Tuesday. July 25 6 00-8 30 p m VBS. 6 30 Softball. 7 30 Over Anon Wednesday. July 26 6 00­ p m NA Monday. July 24 8 30 p m VBS. 7 00 Worship HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 a m Office hours arc Mon­ day through Thursday from 9 00 a m to 12 (M) p m and I 00 p m to 4 00 p m and Friday 9 00 a m to 12 00 pm dunng the summer SUNDAY SCHEDULE 9 30 am COBB LAKE - Mr. Gay L. VanderJagt, age 68, passed away Friday, July 14, 2000 at home. Mr. VanderJagt was bom on April 24, 1932 in Cascade Township, the son of Peter and Myrtle (Robinson) VanderJagt. He was raised and attended school in Cascade. Mr. VanderJagt was married to Lois M. Cook on May 1, 1953 and moved to Cobb Lake, Yankee Springs to raise his children in the country. ‘ He was employed and retired from Gordon Manufacturing Company as a Die Setter. Mr. VanderJagt proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially the Beauty of Cobb Lake with the changing seasons. He was a caring, loving husband, father and grandfather, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. Mr. VanderJagt was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Myrtle VanderJagt; brothers, Ivan and Elmo VanderJagt. He is survived by his wife, Lois M. VanderJagt; one daughter, Loi J. (Ron) McCarter of Middleville; one son, William P. VanderJagt of Naples, Italy; six grandchildren; sister-in-law and husband, Elaine (Bud) Wiersum of Jenison; brother­ in-law, William Cook of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service for Gay was held on Monday afternoon, July 17. 2000 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiated. Interment was at Cascade Cemetery in Grand Rapids. Arrangements were by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Worship. Jr Church. 10 30 am Coffee. 10 30 a m Radio Broad­ cast August 14th through August 18 - 9 00 a m to 11 30 a m VA­ CATION BIBLE SCHOOL Our theme this year is Holywvrd Stu­ dios FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Mtchi,:.sn 49058 ( 616 ) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor 1 hursday. July Praise Team re­ hearsal Sunday. July 9 - 9 00 a m Traditional Worship Service. 10 00 a m •‘Coffee Hour" . 10 30 b - 6 4« pm Quality Printing a m Contemporary Worship Scr- v ice The 9 00 Sen ice is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 WREN FUNERAL HOME: of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member I I > I C THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER ...depends on experience and equipment. ’ LET US QUOTEYOUR PRINTING! Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY 945-3429 HASTINGS MANI FACTl RING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODI CTS. INC. 7’0 Cook Rd Hastings. Michigan keep their current jobs or to try for a pro­ motion that may require more reading skills than they currently have, Semerad has said. ST. Cl ML’S This information on worship services is provided bv The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses 118 S Jefferson Mel and Alice Jacobs' children are now at the helm of J-Ad Graphics and some of their grandchildren are beginning careers in various aspects of the business. "Our entire family is very proud to make this contribution to the library and the cause of literacy, for the common good of the people of Barry County," John Jacobs, president of J-Ad Graphics, said. "Our entire lives have been involved in the dissemination of the printed word to the people of greater Barry County. Since our parents. Mel and Alice Jacobs, began to publish the first primitive versions of the Reminder (by mimeograph) with just a typewriter, stencils, a message and a dream, the legacy for the Jacobs families began to develop. As all of us grew into adulthood, individually we chose to continue our par­ ents' dream to whst is now J-Ad Graphics, Inc.," Jacobs said. The company was founded in 1945 and is one of the few inde­ pendent. family-owned papers in the slate. "Today, in our publications, we're still sharing important messages about people and happenings with nearly the same mar­ ket boundaries our parents used, only with more pages and to greater numbers of read­ ers. "Choosing a memorial to our parents' memory that further promotes the devel­ opment of reading and the printed word is very appropriate with what they - and we have worked to accomplish...* better in­ formed. knowledgeable community," Ja­ cobs said. "The future growth of society depends greatly on its ability to communi­ cate and motivate its local communities to work and promote common goals." The new library, to be located in down­ town Hastings along the Thornapple River, will be built with private funds. The goal is to raise $3.5 million for the new facility and additional contents. The Literacy Council's office will be in the historic Royal Coach building that will be partially incorporated into the structure of the new library. By providing tutorial assistance in basic reading skills, the Literacy Council's goal is to help people function successfully on the job and in society. Even if non-readers just want to learn the skill so they can read the newspaper or read books to their chil­ dren and grandchildren, or learn to fill out reports. Literacy volunteers are willing to help. In addition, there are people in the county who may want to learn to read to CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose ings. Junior-Senior High "Prescriptions” trying to help "don't have a voice in the community," she noted. "I think it's im­ portant that the Jacobs realized how much these people need the support of the com­ munity. and this donation shows that the community does support them. "It makes you feel valued when people are willing to donate their hard-earned money," Semerad said. dence Course a m . Church Service 10 30 a m . Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ 1)51 North M-43 Highway by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Hastings-based J-Ad Graphics, publishers of the Banner. Reminder and six other pub­ lications, has made a major contribution to the proposed new Hastings Public Library in memory of the corporation's founders. In honor of the late Mel and Alice Ja­ cobs. their children John. Fred. Joyce (Jacobs) Ryan and Steve Jacobs decided Io designate the company's donation to pro­ vide for the Barry County Literacy Council to be housed within the new library. The Literacy Council's mission is to of­ fer free services to help adults learn to read. As many as 6.000 county residents don't know how to read, according to state statis­ tics. The recently revived Literacy Council now has inadequate quarters in the base­ ment of the current library. The Jacobs' contribution will allow- the non-profit Lit­ eracy Council to have 160-square feet of of­ fice space in the new library with a handi­ capped-accessible. sc para e entrance for the privacy of clients. "1 am very grateful to the Jacobs, and they seemed very enthusiastic" about their gift, said County Literacy Council Director Connie Semcrad. "I am very enthusiastic about the new li­ brary. and I think they (the Jacobs) will be proud to have their donation be part of the library," Semcrad said. The people that the Literacy Council is J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 HASTINGS - Lois May Smith, age 69, of Hastings, died Sunday, July 16, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Miss Smith was bom on October 17, 1930 in St. Joseph, the daughter of Max R. and Alieen E. (Say) Smith. She graduated from Coloma High School in 1948 and received a bachelors degree from Michigan State University. Miss Smith retired as manager from the Macomb County Department of Social Services. She moved to Hastings in 1980 from Mt. Clemens. Miss Smith was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Macomb Township. She is survived by her special friend, Karen L. Sleep; brothers, J. Wendall (Lois) Smith of Coloma, and R. Lynden (Nancy) Smith of Richland; five nieces and nephews, Jerry Smith, Betty Pries, Susan Herron, J.W. Smith Jr., and Julia Jane Smith; great nephew, Gary Alan Pries, Jr. Respecting her wishes, no visitation will be held. Memorial Services for Lois will be held on Wednesday, July 26. 2000 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Dr. Michael Anton officiating. Burial will be at Hill Cemetery in Lawrence. Memorials can be made to the Michigan Humane Society. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Millie L Sensiba LAKE ODESSA - Millie L. Sensiba. age 87, of Lake Odessa, went Home on Saturday, July 15, 2000. She was bom on May 31, 1913 in Fitzgerald, Georgia. Millie moved to Hastings in 1919 and married Sam Sensiba on February 22, 1934. Her and her husband moved from Middleville to Lake Odessa in 1937. Millie was a long time cafeteria worker with the Lakewood Public Schools. She was preceded in death by Sam, her husband of 39 years; her sons, Ronnie and Johnnie; her grandson, Eric; sister, Leona Walterspaugh; and her brothers, Selby, Richard and Wayne Rayner. Millie is survived by her son, Donnie; her daughters. Barbara (Bill) Desgranges, Susan (Gail) Foxworthy, and Sandra (Larry) Simon; eight grandsons; two granddaughters; seven great grandsons; and two great granddaughters; brothers, Elmer, Don and Charles Rayner; her sister, Velma (Lyle) Endsley; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Millie were held on Tuesday. July 18. 2000 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial was in Clarksville Cemetery. Please sign the family's Memory Book at www.webobit.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa. There will be an empty chair at many, many card tables throughout the community. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel. LAKE ODESSA - Keith C. Haller, age 79, of Lnke Odessa, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, July 12, 2000. He was bom in Berlin Township on September 22, 1920, the son of Royal and Racic (Lephard) Haller. For many years, Keith installed floor covering in the Lake Odessa area. In his retirement years, he developed a love for working with stained glass. Keith made a number of the stained glass windows in the First Congregational Church in Lake Odessa, where he was a long lime member. He was always happy when he could spend time fishing with his family and friends. Keith is survived by Helen, his wife of 60 years; his daughter, Shirley (John) Lich; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; his sister, Lola Haller, and his brother. Royal Haller. Memorial Services for Keith were held on Saturday, July 15, 2000 at the First Congregational Church in Laic Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake.vood Community Ambulance or the donor's favoriie charity. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Joyce Mae Shafer HASTINGS - Joyce Mae Shafer, age 74, of Hastings, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Shafer was bom on April 26, 1926 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Gysbertus J. and Dirkjie (VanDom) Diekema. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1944 and attended Western Michigan University. Mrs. Shafer's employment included, Post in Battle Creek. Housekeeping at Pennock Hospital, and JC Penny from 1968 until she retired in 1987. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, sewing, was an avid sports fan. and loved spend ing time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Shafer was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Ben Diekema. Mrs. Shafer is survived by four sons, Terry (Mickie) Shafer of Hastings, Tom Shafer of Sealy, Texas, Jan Shafer of Hastings, and Robert (Janet) Shafer of Hastings; one daughter, Ann (Mark) Gallegos of Ogden, Utah; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one sister, Jayne (Frederick) Lotz of Ceresco. Funeral Services for Joyce were held on Saturday, July 15, 2000 at the First Baptist Church in Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie officiated. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials can be made to First Baptist Church Library Fund or Hastings Public Library Building Fund. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 20. 2000 - Page 7 Social News Careys announce 50th anniversary Roger and Betty Carey. Sr. would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 21, 2000. Their children are Roger Jr. (Maggie). Mickey (Barb). Caryl (Scott) and David (Ursula). Moon-Wattles plan to wed Oct. 21 Angela K. Moon and Ty R. Wattles, will be united in matrimony on Oct. 21, 2000. The bridc-to-bc is the daughter of Paul and Judy Coolsen of Kentwood and Ken and .Susan Moon of Wyoming. She is the gradu­ ate of East Kentwood High School and Dav­ enport College. The future groom is the son of Hal and Ruth Wattles of Hastings. He is a graduate of Hastings High School and Kalamazoo Valley College. AnOct. 21, 2000 wedding is being planned. Rohan-Stevens exchange vows James Arthur Rohan and Melissa Kay Stevens were united in marriage at Thomap­ ple Valley Church on July 1. 2000. He is the son of John and Nancy Rohan of Houston. Texas. She is the daughter of Stan­ ley and Barbara Stevens. A Sept. 2nd reception is planned at Knights of Columbus Hall. They arc making their home in Hastings. Jarvis-Johnson engagement told Marc Jarvis, the son of Allan R. Jarvis and Julie L. Jarvis, both of Hastings would like to announce his engagement to Rachel Johnson, daughter of David and Ronda Johnson of Monroe. Mich. . The bride-to-be is a graduate of W.M.U. She has a degree in accounting and will be working for Arthur Andersen. The future groom is a graduate of K.C.C., Battle Creek and has a degree in electrical electronics. He will be working for Simpson Industries. The couple will be planning a summer wedding for the year 2002. Hubka-Hopkins will wed Sept. 16 George and Inez Hubka announce the en­ gagement of their daughter Crystal Hubka to Brian Hopkins, son of Steve and Theresa Hopkins. Crystal is a 2000 graduate of Lansing Community College earning her associate degree in business. She is currently working at EDS in Lansing. Brian is a 1999 graduate of Davenport College earning his associate degree in sci­ ence. and is presently working towards earn­ ing his bachelors degree. He is currently working at EDS in Lansing. The wedding celebration will be Sept. 16, 2000 lostys celebrate 50th anniversary Robert and Darlene losty recently cele­ brated their golden anniversary. They were married on July IX. 1950 in Kennebec. South Dakota, they have two daughters. Myra losty. who lives in Culver City. CA and Sheila losty who lives in Tempe, AZ. The lostys' formerly resided in Hastings from 1967 to 1993 The couples home is now in Prescott Valley. AZ. Jlake OdeUa N EEWS The Ionia County County Health Depart­ ment will hold its monthly immunization clinic in the basement of Central United Methodist Church from 9 until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. July 26. The eighth annual Depot Day will be held on Saturday. July 29. Emerson Street. There is a full day of free entertainment on the schedule, along with announcement of the winner of the Janie Rodngucz Award. Raf­ fle tickets arc being sold. The top prize is a weekend on Beaver Island in Lake Michi­ gan off Charlevoix. The second and third prizes are for cash amounts of $100 and $50. The drawing concludes the day’s fun and activity. There will be food available on the grounds, hot dogs, bratwurst and more. Instead of sundaes, there will be a choice of Schwann's ice cream treats available. Boy Scouts will help with parking again this year. New this year inside arc the several souvenirs brought from the old Lake Odessa High School. The featured business this year, with hon­ or to the family members, is that of the Lake Odessa Produce Company which dealt in poultry and eggs on Third Avenue. Their buildings are now incorporated into the facilities of the Caledonia Elevator, Lake Odessa branch. Acquisition of the former produce buildings allowed the elevator (when it was under the local board of direc­ tors as Lake Odessa Co-op Elevator) to sep­ arate all chemicals from grain products. Also, this gave more space for scales to weigh the big tractors and semi-trucks with their loads of grain and com. Like the Walter Reed family was honored last year, so is the Ermal Garlinger family being front and center early in the program this year. Many relics of the produce com­ pany have been given to the society in years past. Miss Dig placed her flags along Emerson Street so there was ample space between the buried utility pipes and the depot deck to place the transplanted flag pole, which came from the high school on Third Avenue. It is so high it required some power equipment for installation. Bob Warner had a feature article in the Ionia Sentinel about the “Joy of Clogging.” It relates how he became involved and the history of the dance. The Thunder Floor Cloggcrs arc a popular attraction whenever they perform. They were on the program for the Barry County Fair earlier this week. They will be on the Depot day program, as they have been in each of the last several years. The Mote family reunion, number 80. will be held Sunday. July 23. at the Lake Odessa Village Park. People from the many connected families are invited to come ear­ ly. about noon, to help identify photographs that have been accumulated over the years and to become acquainted with their many kinfolks. There will be a potluck dinner at I p.m. Some of the allied families are Klipfer, Snyder, Bashore, Brovont and Hulliberger. Last week’s Lakewood News carried a lengthy story with the history of the family with its migration from Europe to Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. The history of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church on Vedder Road at Darby Road closely mimics the history of the Mote family. Many of the -me names appear in each entity. A flock of flamingos landed on Johnson Street last week. Earlier they have been at Hastings, Freeport, Sunfield, Sebewa Town­ ship and many points closer to town. Thcii original fund-raising purpose has been accomplished, but there arc dates yet when they are scheduled to land on someone's lawn, so the fun continues for members and friends of Central United Methodist Church. Many people paid for insurance so they would not have to pay a fee to get them out of their yards. Others paid to have them sent somewhere by the flamingo brigade, which docs its work under cover of dark­ ness. Huron Healy underwent bypass surgery last week in Grand Rapids. At the same time, L. LcRoy Benson was confined to a Grand Rapids hospital with pneumonia. Marge Erickson had knee replacement last week. Many Ohio friends from a Florida winter park came for the funeral of Marge Beach July 11. Her granddaughter from Ohio had come earlier to help with her care. The 45th Alethian barbecue had ideal weather and excellent ticket sales. The car­ ry-out meals went by the bagful with many grocery bags used to hold multiple dinners. The dining room was filled more than once with those who chose to eat on the premises July 14. Early this week the harvest of wheat was in full swing. With ideal conditions weather­ wise, combines were at work all over Ionia and Clinton counties. Many fields were already stripped clean of grain, with much of the straw wrapped in clear plastic wrap. Some fields had the bales hauled away. Tractors and wagons were lined up for pro­ cessing at Westphalia elevator. Some hay fields were being harvested. Tractors and trucks were on the road hauling square bales of hay. In a departure from tradition, the Ionia Free Fair parade will be on Thursday. July 27, instead of a Saturday. One of the down­ town churches in Ionia will be selling cool refreshments to parade watchers. Newspa­ pers have been running articles on the big name musical groups that perform on stage before the grandstand crowds. In rapid succession, deaths have come in less than a week for Keith Haller. Mildred Sensiba, Eugene Makiey, and Stuart Rose of Saranac. The board of directors of the local histor­ ical society met Monday night to finish details for Depot Day 2000 and handle oth­ er business. Included was reporting on the successful ice cream sale July 1 and initial sale of raffle tickets. Membership for the 33rd year starts now since the year is July I to June 30. there will be anothci Bonanza Bugle published in August. A correction from last week's Lake Odessa News. Elizabeth (Betty) Smith of Brown Road had a visit July I from two school mates from her first grade and high school years. She first saw Bill and Mary Baker's 50th wedding anniversary photo some time ago in the Grand Rapids Press. Bill was in eighth grade at the Kilmartm School on Portland Road in Orange Township, Ionia County. Mary was at Portland High School when Betty was a sophomore. Betty hadn't seen them in 67 years, she wrote to them and they decided to visit. They spent the afternoon reminiscing about their school days and looking through Bet­ ty’s albums. River enthusiasts may be interested in the current canoe expedition on the Grand Riv­ er. The 225-mile trip is being led by veteran canoeist Verlcn Kruger of DeWitt. The 13­ day journey on the Grand River starts at Michigan Center in Jackson County and ends in Grand Haven. The focus is on the improvement in the health and cleanliness of the river, much in contrast to its state 10 years ago. At each stop the participants will display historical and scientific information. The river has not been used for drinking water for decades but there are still dangers from E-coli bacteria in spots. The nearby stops of a few hours each come at the Lyons DcVorc Park Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Soon­ er is the stop at Portland's Thompson Field at the same hours today (Thursday). At Saranac the stop will be at the historic depot on North Bridge Street. The other stops are at Sixth Street in Grand Rapids on Tuesday and at Grand Haven's Riverfront Stadium July 27. The Grand Rapids stop will be mid­ day 10 a m. to I p.m. The final stop will be from 3 to 5 p.m. EARN *9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN Join the nursing assistant class at Thomapple Manor and make a difference in the lives of others. The class will be held August 16 through August 31 and is not in session on weekends. After successful completion of state testing, wage will increase to $10.65 per hour. To ensure the safety of our residents and staff, all appli­ cants are subject to criminal background checks and drug screens. Apply for this opportunity in person by August 11 at: 'Qidrnapple . 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 • EOE He witches USA Today So tat*i aS cheer ■HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GEORGE!^ IF YOU SEE GEORGE KIMPEL JULY *X“ WISH HIM A HAPPY VT - With Love to My “Honey G" - Feom you* “Honey B” HELP WANTED We have openings between 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also there are openings between 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. Mfo provltfo. Bloughs to celebrate 40th anniversary Bill and Joyce Blough will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on July 24. 2000. They were married on July 24. I960 at the Banficld Church. The Bloughs have two children. Kathy (Doug) Conger and Mike (Mary ) Blough and their families. Family and friends will be helping them celebrate with a dinner in their honor at Yankee Springs Clubhouse. Verlindes to mark 60th anniversary Leo and Beth (Stringham) Verlinde will be observing their sixtieth wedding an­ niversary on July 26th. They were married in Charlotte. Mich, and now reside at Gun Lake. Middleville. The couple has four children, nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. • J-hianjdlif CttmoAphiMi • Jtiaininq. • 3Asm 'Uni^oAmA • J'Asm OTIsuiIa * yiaxibh ScJisudulsiA • SioAiinq at $5.75 peA houA • Itacaiion fiaq • <£ow CoAt QnAuAansm (Had Ovailablsi just Stop inTaday And Ask for an Application McDonald's of Hastings & McDonald's of Gun Lake �Page 8 The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 20. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Randy J. Betts and Karen H Betts, husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to NationsCredit Financial Services Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 12. 1997. and recorded on August 14. 1997 in Document 1000376. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Credit Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC. Assignee by an assignment dated December 29. 1999. which was recorded on June 2. 2000 m Document No 1045022 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ■s claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 60/100 dollars ($51,331 60). including interest at 10.410% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statue m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wdl be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p.m., on August 3. 2000 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 4 and the South 10 feet of Lot 5 of O.A. Philip s Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded plat thereof as record­ ed in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 19. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 22. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248 593-1303 Trott & Trott PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Ann landers MORTGAGE SALE Robert A. Tremnln & Associates, P.C. Is s debt collector and wo are attempting to col* led a debt and any information obtained will b® used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by KEN­ NETH P BELLES AND KAREN A BELLES. HUSBAND AND WIFE to AMERIQUEST MORT­ dated February 24, 1999. and recorded on March 11, 1999. as document 41026365, Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of seventy two thousand ninety three and 13/100 Dollars ($72,093.13). including interest at 9 000% per GAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1 p.m on August 3. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN, Barry County. Michigan and are described as' A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN; THENCE NORTH 762 FEET THENCE WEST 244 FEET; THENCE NORTH 371 FEET. THENCE EAST 244 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 371 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated June 29 2000 AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 FHe *200014308 Ravens (7/20) Birmingham. Ml 48009 6616 (7/27) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED Regular Board Meeting July 11,2000 - 7:00 p.m. Six Board members present. Bassett absent; FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert L Misak and Tamara J Misak, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. f/k/a. Countrywide Funding Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 29. 1995. and recorded on December 1, 1995 in Uber 646. on Page 311. Bany County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum at SEVENTY- FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTY- ONE AND 20/100 dollars ($75,361 20), including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on August 10. 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ten guests. Minutes approved; treasurer s report received. Approved contract with assessor Dan Scheuerman for 1 year Approved removal of bushes, etc. in front of hall First readsig of Quest franchise ordinance; set August 15, 7 p.m. for Public Hearing. Approved 3% raise for officers $100/diem for Board of Review. Election Commission met workers for Primary Election. and in 2001; approved 8 Amended budget for assessor contract and Adjourned at 8:10. Bonnie L. Cruttenden Attested to by: Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (7/20) Synopsis July 11, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. All board members and 14 others present. from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL Dept, reports and correspondence received Proposed E-911 amendments approved. 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Street Light discussion. ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Budget amendment approved Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: John Gates. Supervisor Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 (7/20) Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 F4e *200017007 Mustangs Sister Helen's Meatloaf 2 pounds ground round steak 2 eggs 1 1/2 cup bread crumbs 3/4 cup ketchup 1 tsp. Accent 1/2 cup warm water i pkg. Lipton’s onion soup mix 8-ounce can tomato sauce (7/27) tws Friday's ^eme ’ GLOBAL 1SCUBA ADVENTURES - COUPON l*25 OFF; } PER PERSON j : ON : laoBMsaul ! ADVENTURES I | MUST BE BOOKED AND | DOOR PRIZES! REFRESHMENTS & COOKIES! Register for Two FREE Nights at Palau Pacific Resort TripnTour Vacations Must be booked and deposited by July 21st • Dernier Dive 71051^*® S£ Coeorc W403':fr4C2 Special Friday Hours 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Mix all ingredients thoroughly, except for tomato sauce. Put into loaf pan. Cover with two strips of bacon, if you like that flavor (and don't keep a kosher kitchen and have no restric­ tions against pork). Pour the 8-ounce can of tomato sauce over all. Bake one hour at 350 degrees. Serves six. P.S.: Don’t count on leftovers for lunch the next day. There won’t be any. posed in 1998 that some teachers be per­ mitted to carry concealed weapons in school. I found this frightening. Here’s his piece: The Bill of No Rights Wc, the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid any more riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior and secure the blessings of debt-free liberty to ourselves and our great-great-great-grandchildren, hereby try one more time to ordain and es­ tablish some common-sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt-ridden and de­ luded. Wc hold these truths to be self-evi­ dent, that a whole lot of people are con­ fused by the Bill of Rights: Article I: You do NOT have the right to a new car, big-screen TV, the biggest and fastest new computer, or any other form of wealth. This government is not in the busi­ ness of guaranteeing these luxuries. Article II: You do NOT have the right to never be offended. This country is based on freedom, and that means freedom for every­ one - not just you. You may leave the room, change the channel, express a different opinion, and so on, but the world is full of idiots, and probably always will be. Article III: You do NOT have the right to be free from harm. If you stick a screw­ driver in your eye, learn to be more careful. Do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relatives indepen­ dently wealthy because of your stupidity or lack of skill. Article IV: You do NOT have the right to Dear Ann Landers: Could you print one more letter about the man whose wife left the electric heating pad cn? I’m sure many of your readers will profit from this sug­ gestion. The source is the nurse in my chi­ ropractor’s office. Take a man’s wool or cotton sock, and fill it with uncooked rice. Tie the end of the sock securely. Put it in the microwave for two minutes. Take it out, and drape it around your neck. Not only will it feel won­ derful, but there are no electric cords to worry about, and it will stay warm for a long time. Also, it smells delicious. - Ron and Judy in Spring Lake, Mich. Dear Ron and Judy: Thanks for the input. These homestyle, do-it-yourself remedies can be great. I, just this minute, tried yours, and it works wonderfully well. The ricefilled sock is around my neck as I type this. (I hope nobody walks in.) Bill of No Rights Dear Ann Landers: 1 found this on the Internet. It was written by State Represen­ tative Mitchell Kaye from Georgia. 1 hope you think it is worth printing - Grace in New York. Dear Grace: There is a great deal of plain, old-fashioned common sense in what Rep. Mitchell Kaye has written. I love his tough, do-it-yourself" position, and his lan­ guage is delicious. Thanks for sending it on. However, this same congressman pro­ Got an idea for an interesting feature? Give us a call at 945-9554 Feeling pressured to have sex? How wellinformed are you? Write for Ann Landers' booklet "Sex and the Teenager." Send a self­ addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Teens, c/o Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. yfea StttA ^Announcements BOY, Cuyler Patrick bom in Battle Creek on May 19, 2000 at 6:47 to Tracy and Paul Rine of Battle Creek. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 inches. Proud grandparents are Rose Rine of Hastings, Donna Shea of Bat­ tle Creek and Jim and Ann Rine of Delton. BOY, Grandparents Bill and Carol Gonyou of Lake Odessa and Wayne and Carolyn DePotty of Ionia would like to announce the birth of their first grandchild, Andrew James Gonyou. Andrew was bom June 11, 2000 at 7:05 a.m. at Metropolitan Hospital. He weighed 8 lbs. I oz. and was 19 inches long. Parents are James and Brenda Gony­ ou of Lake Odessa. GIRL, Margaret Jeanne Rough, bom at Spectrum Downtown on June 22, 2000 at 2:27 p.m. to John and Suzanne Rough. Weighing 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and 18 inches long. GIRL, Madison Ann, bom at Pennock Home remedy Commission on Aging report Bills read and approved. 248 593 306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Dear Readers: 1 swore I would never do this again, but the pressure has been too much. I am caving in to popular demand. In 1959,1 printed my Omaha, Neb., sister Helen's recipe for meatloaf. Since that time, 1 have received thousands of requests from readers worldwide who heard about the recipe and others who had lost theirs. Actu­ ally, I should not be so apologetic. A whole new generation has been bom since that recipe first appeared. Here it is again. En­ joy! fixed assets YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3. Johnsons Gun Lake Plat according to the recorded Plat thereof as record­ ed m Liber 3 of Plats on Page 38. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) Dated June 29. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL a long time that beauty and brains do not al­ ways come together. One would think, how­ ever, that a woman who wins the title of Miss USA could do a little better than the attached suggests. One question put to all contestants in the 1994 Miss USA contest was this: “If you could live forever, would you want to, and why?” This was the answer given by Miss Alabama: “I would not live forever, be­ cause we should not live forever, because if we were supposed to live forever, then we would then live forever, but we cannot live forever, which is why I could not live for­ ever.” Here is another verbatim quote that blew me away. It was a comment by the beautiful actress Brooke Shields, ■luring an interview to become spokesperson fur a federal anti­ smoking campaign: “Smoking kills. If you’re killed, you've lost a very important part of your life." How do you like those, Ann? - A Phoenix Reader. Dear Reader: My response to the above is best expressed in the opening sentence of your letter - “We have known for a long time that beauty and brains do not always come together." Amen. Recipe revisited Robert A. Tremain & Associates. PC. Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Beauty smarts Dear Ann Landers: Wc have known for free food and lodging. Americans are the most chantabic people to be found, and will gladly help anyone in need, but wc arc growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional couch pota­ toes, who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generation of couch potatoes. Article V: You do NOT have the right to physically harm other people. If you kid­ nap. rape, maim or kill someone, don’t be surprised if the rest of us want to sec you in prison or in the electric chair. (P.S.: This is Ann homing in. Mitchell Kaye docs not speak for me here. I am against capital pun­ ishment.) Article VI: You do NOT have the right to the possessions of others. If you rob, cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens, don’t be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you up. Article VII: You do NOT have the right to a job regardless of race, creed, sexual pref­ erence or religion. Take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful and self-supporting. Don’t expect a free ride from the government or your com­ munity. Article VIII: You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American means you have the right to PURSUE happiness. Make your own happiness. Don’t sit there and wait for it to be given to you. Gem of the Day (Credit George Carlin): Have you ever noticed that anybody who is going slower than you is an idiot and any­ one going faster is a maniac? Hospital on July 8, 2000 at 4:06 p.m. to Kimberly and Donald Mello of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Khylc Anthony, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 6, 2000 to Timothy and Laura Cross of Ionia. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. 20 inches long. BOY, Jace Allen, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 7, 2000 at 8:08 a.m. to Cyn;hia and Steven Kill of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 1/2 oz. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Sydnec Beth Willo, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 7, 2000 at 2:25 a.m. to Elleena and Rich Chrzan of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Kyley Jo. bom at Pennock Hospital on July 5,2000 at 6:18 p.m. to Michelle and Jamie Maurer of Ionia. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 1/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Alfredo Perez, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on July 5, 2000 at 5:25 p.m. to Melis­ sa Visser and Benigno Perez of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. BOY, Brandon Lee, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on July 4, 2000 at 1:30 a.m. to Jane and Sean Sprinkle of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Carieigh Marion, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 29, 2000 at 8:30 p.m. to James Kauffman and Alicia Flanzone of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 1/10 oz. and 19 inches long. *4 GIRL, Rayann Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 29, 2000 at 1:54 p.m. to James and Nicole Campeau of Freeport. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inch­ es long. BOY, Jordan Rayc, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on June 29,2000 at 5:59 p.m. to Michael and Rebecca Keeler of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Winfred Eric, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on July 2, 2000 at 2:15 p.m. to Ami Fujita and Eric Moore of Wayland. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 15 3/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Nathan Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on July I, 2000 at 9:! 5 a.m. to Nicole and Tony Jados of Woodland. Weighing 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches ,‘ong. BOY, Josef William, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on June 27, 2000 at 11:23 p.m. to Vicky and Gary Gillean of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Liam James, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on June 27, 2000 at 11:0) p.m. to Jillyn and Paul Boldrey of Nashville. Weighing 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and 23 inches long. GIRL, Caitlynn Josephine, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on June 23,2000 at 8:37 p.m. to Mary and Jeff Duncan of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Christien Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 27, 2000 at 2:55 a.m. to Chris and Shannon Keizer of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Jack Dylan, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on June 26, 2000 at I p.m. to Erin and Tara Faulkner of Ionia. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 3/4 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Sophia Renee, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 23, 2000 at 8:11 a.m. >o Martita and Brian Smith of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 1/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Karlce Joe, bom at Metropolitan Hospital on June 25, 2000 at 9:11 p.m. to Billie Joe Endsley and Jared Christiansen of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Blake Isaiah bom on July I, 2000 to Kyle and Stephanie Poortenga. He weighed 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 21 inches long. SAVE ON YOUR AUTO & HOME INSURANCE... If you have your personal auto and homeowners insurance with us, both policies will cost you less. Exclusively for Michigan drivers and homeowners, from Farm Bureau Insurance. Call now. Larry Neil, CLU, CHFC Mttong Your Future More Predictable >33 W Sue Sew Hauintt. Ml 49058 Phone: 945-3443 itjrmbun �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 20. 2000 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Herrington Resort on Clear Lake, Baltimore Township By Joyce F. Weinbrecht John Emmett Herrington came to Barry County from New York State, by nay of the Eric Canal, and by packet boat on Lake Eric to Detroit and then to Battle Creek along the Territorial Road. He brought oxen, wagons and cows and built a cabin on the nonh end of Clear Lake, on Section No. 33, Baltimore Township in the 1830s. The family acquired over 250 acres in Baltimore Township, clearing it and farming it. Mrs. Herrington was an Indian girl from New York State. The Her­ ringtons had 12 children. John E. Herrington served his country in the army during the Mexican War. Three of their sons served m the Civil War and were killed during that war. The fourth son, Emmet J. Herrington survived the Civil War. came home and married Lucilla Cran­ dall, who had been engaged to one of his brothers. They had three children. Will, Frank and Nettie. This family also farmed in Baltimore Township. Emmet J. Herrington served as road com­ missioner for the township for many years. He owned several steam engines and sawmills. He bought the third threshing machine manufactured by Nichols and Sheppard in Battle Creek. Frank Hcrnngton, his second son, fought in the Spanish American War with Co. K. 35th Regiments, Michigan Volunteers, starting out at Island Lake. He was dis­ charged at Camp Mackenzie. Ga. on March 31. 1899. Frank Edward Herrington was bom on Sept. 6, 1870 at Dowling, Mich. He grew up in the Dowling area, attending Dowling school. He married Fem Baker, who was a school teacher and they had two sons. Emmett and Al'on and adopted a daughter named Violet. Frank Edward Herrington came into ownership of the farm on Section 33. He saw an opportunity to make a living and give pleasure to others. He built a dance hall in 1912 and added a resort where he built a hotel. He purchased additional acreage along the lake south of his original acreage, along the lake front. He platted about 12 acres along the lake and built and sold cottages there. He owned around 35 boats which he Tented out to fishermen’ arid others. The hotel was believed to have been built about 1920. It was called Long Beach Resort. It became a very popular spot for Battle Creek and Hastings people looking for a fun time on Clear Lake, which was a clean, clear body of water, extending from the south border of Baltimore Township into Johnstown Township, Section No. 5. The dance hall was built out over the water on pilings which were driven into the lake bottom during the winter when the lake was frozen. It had one of the best dance floors in the state of Michigan, according to the many dancers who came there to enjoy the music ar.d to dance away the night. Music was varied and supplied by vari­ ous musicians, many of whom were local musicians, playing the tunes popular in that time and doing the dances of the times. In the Hastings Banner of Sept. 20, 1917 an item appeared: Notice: “If you do not think it is a sin to dance come to the party at Long Beach, Clear Lake, September 27th. Good music. Frank Herrington, Prop.” A second notice in the same paper read: "Baltimore Pioneer Society. Will meet in Frank Herrington’s pavilion at Clear Lake. Saturday. Sept. 29th for a picnic dinner. Everybody must bring their own dishes. All residents of Baltimore over 40 years of age area eligible to membership. Mrs. R.K. Stanton. Secretary.” At the resort the Herringtons sold ice cream, soda pop. and candy, along with the boat rental business. They built on a new front. There were liv­ ing rooms, bedrooms upstairs and a kitchen and dining rooms downstairs. Here they served many chicken dinners. Glcnna Fem Van Balcromb Jones worked for the Hcr- Clear Lake Danceland with a good view ot the pilings in the lake. LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPT­ ING IO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR Herrington’s Resort. Clear Lake, Dowling, Michigan, circa 1920s. Photo property of Emmet Herrington. ringtons, cleaning rooms, helping in the kitchen and dressing out the chickens for the chicken dinners, which she could do very quickly. When the highway M-37 was being built in the. 1920s, Herringtons fed the crews of workmen in their dining rooms. The Hcrnngton children grew up work­ ing and playing at the resort. They attended Dowling School and Hastings High School. Emmet Hcrnngton. of Assyria, son of Frank and Fem. continues to serve on Barry County Board of Commissioners today. 2000. The Herringtons retired and the resort and dance hall was sold several times. Some of the owners were Fisher, Crawford, Mar­ tin, Ingram and Doc Young. Frank Herrington died on May 27. 1944 at the Veterans Facility at Fort Custer, of pneumonia. He was 73 years old. He was buried with full military honors provided by Frederick Funston Camp 30. United Span­ ish American War Veterans of Battle Creek. Fem Baker Herrington was killed in Kala­ mazoo by a tram 17 months later on her way to a teachers’ convention. in 1937, Howard pud Elizabeth Martin owned the hall. The Martins werp all musi­ cians and the) held dances. Howard played the violin and Howard Jr. played the trum­ pet and son Anand played saxophone. Rus­ sell Martin, a brother to Howard, played the piano. Frank West played with the Martin orchestra. In 1941, World War II broke out. Howard Jr. went to war as did many of the local young men. Dances were out The Martins switched to roller skating, but this didn't prove to be profitable, as it appealed to kids and gas was rationed and in short supply. For a time. Martins served dinners to var­ ious groups, but this didn't pay out real well cither. The Martins sold out to Glenn Ingram and Duane Greenfield in 1944. They operated the dance hall and it was open once more. The entire Ingram family became involved in operating the hall, holding dances every Saturday night. People came there to dance from miles around. The music was good, the hall was easily reached and it became a very popular place again. Music rang out across the lake, w ith square dances, broom dances, waltzes, two steps, jitter bugging, the schottischc. the conga, the rumba and the bunnyhop were all exe­ cuted with various levels of skill, but with much enthusiasm. In 1952, Glen and Duane sold the dance hall to "Doc” Merlin Young. He called it 'Clear Lake Danccland** and people contin­ ued to come there to dance from Hastings. Dowling. Kalamazoo. Battle Creek. Nashville. Woodland and beyond. “Doc” Young sold the hall due to poor health and the business went down hill from there. The building deteriorated and it was often vandalized. In 1984. the dance hall burned, ending an era when music and laughter filled the air. Echoing across the waters of Clear Lake. Sources Archives of the Hastings Banner. Sept 20. 1917. and June 27. 1979. Fmm Time to Time. Joyce Weinbrecht. April I. 1999. Barry County History. 1985. Chamber network luncheon canceled The Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce business network luncheon scheduled for Thursday. July 27 has been cancelled. Instead, the golf outing is scheduled for Wednesday. July 26. for swinging the golf club, volunteering or just coming to dinner at 6 p.m. Please call for reservations by Monday. July 24. at 945-2454. THAT PURPOSE. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by KAREN STOEL. a single woman to INVESTAID CORPORATION. ■ Michigan Corporation. 30300 Telegraph Rd.. Suite 117. Birmingham. Ml 43025. dated August 23. 1995, and recorded with the Barry County Register of D- eds on August 28, 1995, in Liber 638 at Page Said mortgage was assigned to AMERUS BANK, a Federal Savings Bank which was subsequently acquired by and merged into COMMERCIAL FEDERAL BANK. P.O. Box 9362. Des Moines, IA 50306. by mesne assignments dated August 6.1996 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on October 28.1996 in Liber 676 at Page 628. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to deciare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest, at the rate of 13.690 percent per annum on said mortgage the sum of NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND 08/100 DOLLARS ($9.156 08) No suit or procer- jing at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Notice ts hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney's fees allowed by law. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry, City of Hastings on Thursday. August 3, 2000. at 1:00 p.m., local ......... ........ time ' Pursuant to Public Act No. 104. Public Acts of /licenses 1971 (MSA 27A3240(3)) the redemption oenod shall be six (6) months from the date of the fore­ closure sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. r which Jay Howard Visser. Hastings and Chris­ tine Mane Fox. Hastings. Terry Alexander Hyslop. Wayland and Janet Marie Vetter. Wayla-.d. Brian Scott Hollis. Wayland and Susan Lynn Vcrburg, Wayland. Jeffrey Michael Friend. Hastings and Lon Jean Allen, Hastings. David Peter Dykchousc. Sr., Delton and Cindy Lee Wendt. Delton Cody William Francis Rudd, Middleville and Mary-Jo Lynne Crowell. Middleville. Scott Ernest Noffkc. Middleville and Mana Carol Fuller, Middleville. Michael Paul Ransome. Middleville and Jill Michele Ward. Middleville. Michael John Huska. Hastings and Nona Heather Lindow, Hastings. Richard Edwin Shincw, Hastings and Kimberly Jczn Sams. Hastings. Dennis John Hinckley. Hastings and Angela Marie Stull, Hastings. Ronald Allan Seaman. Middleville and Annette Lynn LaBinc, Middleville. Brett Charles Ingle. Denver, CO and Lisa Renee Dukcr, Denver. CO. David Justin Newman. Woodland and Denise Dawn Desgrangcs. Woodland. Robert Claude Gano, Plainwell and Meredith Lynn Manders. Plainwell. Thomas Mark Edmonds. Middleville and Lindsay Ann VanAman. Middleville. Matthew David Murphy, Delton and Karen Sue Howard. Delton. Jeffery Earl McCormick. Delton and Kimberly Ann Dielcman. Wyoming. Lucas Scott Johnson. Hastings and Jen­ nifer Ann Mix, Hastings. case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. The premises covered by said mortgage is sit­ uated in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and more fully described as: LOT 36 OF LAPHAM S AIRPORT LOTS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 100 ALSO. LOT 60 OF LAPHAM S AIRPORT LOTS 92. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE Regular Board Meeting Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 (7/20) FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jenlyn J Came, a single woman (ongtnal mortgagors) to First Union Home Equity Bank. N.A.. Mortgagee, dated February 19. 1999, and recorded on March 25. 1999 tn Document No. 1027035. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the First Union National Bank as successor by consolidation to First Union National bank of North Carolina. Assignee by an assignment dated March 25. 1999. which was recorded on September 7, 1999. Document No 1034971. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of FORTY THOUSAND THIRTY- Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Agreed to purchase 20 tables for hall use Dowling School, circa 1940s Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor premises described in said mortgage Which raid premises are described as follows All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Barry, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: A parcel of Land described as commencing 800 feet yvest of the north 1/4 post of the north­ west 1/4 of section 6. town 1 north, range 9 west; thence west 300 feet, thence south 300 feet, thence east 300 feet, thence north 300 feet, to the place of beginning. Barry County. Michigan. Commonly known as 6650 Pinelake Tax ID 08-003-006-012-60 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 29, 2000 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. LPA By: Daniel E Best (P58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee 755 W. Big Beaver. Suite 310 (7/27) File No. 2000-472-CZ ■■ ■ u > ■ kzvi. vwiWb n. rienv. JOHN M WILLIAMS. Plaintiff, TAMMY S PETERS. Defendants. Robert J. Longstreet (P53546) Attorney for Plaintiff SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 Rodney L. Wisniewski and Tammy S. Peters. Defendants Herein At a session of said Court, held in the Circuit Courtroom in the City ot Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, this 5th day of July, 2000 Present: Honorable James H. Fisher Circuit Judge This matter having come before the Court pur­ suant to the Motion of Plaintiff and the Court being otherwise duly informed in the premises, now therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Tammy S. CASTLETON. Barr/ County. Michigan, and ard take other action permitted by law or Court Rule on or before the day of Sept. 4. 2000, by filing an FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL answer or other appropriate pleadings with the 5th Circuit Court. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. and that should Defendant fail to take such action, a Default Judgment will be entered against her for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed m this case IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of this order shall be published once each week in the Hastings Banner for three con­ secutive weeks and a proof of publication shall be filed tn this Court. James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge DRAFTED BY Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 FHe 4200012522 Cougars (7/20) Hastings, Ml Barry County, Michigan, at the Peters. Defendant in the above entitled cause, in which Plaintiff seeks to Quiet Title on certain property in Bare County, shall file an Answer or 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P C Meeting Adjourned 7:57 p.m Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk closed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in 2000 S-jd premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF 1 and 3 Special Assessment ana adjusting the Firearms Ordinance matter made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 10 day of August. A.D.. 2000, at 1:00 p m. o'clock said mortgage wil be fore­ -vsRODNEY L WISNIEWSKI AND Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED Dated July 20. 2000 Hope Township fee structure Den.jd request in Igcwild Heights Plat, tabled statute of the Stale of Michigan in such case COUNTY OF BARRY 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. correspondence. to recover the debt Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the ORDER TO ANSWER 161 Ottawa Avenue, N.W Application of Chloride. Carpenter. Acker and Jackson Rezoning Bond redemption of Stevens minutes of 6/12/00 meet­ been instituted secured by said mortgage or any part thereof STATE OF MIC HIGAN Treasurer. Approved agenda ings and bills Received annum. And no suit or proceedings at law or m equity having IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Suite 411-S Waters BuHdng Committee Reports Approved Keller Road Bond Resolution. 2nd. present and 5 Citizens $69,481 00 including interest there on at eight point three seven five (8.375%) percent per Dated June 22. 2000 James W Batchelor (P25500) described as Lots 3 and 29 of Supervisor's Plat of Howard Pomt. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded tn Liber 3 o* Plats on Page 74 The । edempt ton period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL Adams. Eddy-Hough. Tonkin. Woods. Albert 1038064 sa.-d County of Barry Records, on which mortgage thete is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Assignee of Mortgagee Hastings. Michigan al 1:00 p.m.. on August 31. July 10. 2000 Call to order and Pledge to the Flag mortgage was thereafter on. to-wrt the 17th day of September. A.D. 1998. assigned to Banker s Trust Company of California, thru mesne assign­ ments and recorded in Barry County, in the office of Register of Deeds in document number COMMERCIAL FEDERAL BANK. mg interest at 12.200% per annum. Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Raymond Hayes, single and Lori Ann Hams, single of Barry County, Mich.gan, Mortgagors to Advante National Bank Mortgagee dated the 2nd day of September. A.D. 1999. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 14th day of September. A.D. 1999. in document number 1035315 of Barry Records, which said Troy. Ml 48084 (248)362-6100 87 ITEM NO 06-011-100-021-00. FOUR AND 78/100 dollars ($40,034 78). XKiud- LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been Robert J Longstreet (P53546) SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET 607 N Broadway (8/17) Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 (7/27) �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 20. 2000 (< me It think < f it... National Scouting Report available to area students by Jim Jensen Barry County Fair week is truly a splendid time This is fair week, one of my favorite limes of the entire year and there are plenty of reasons for my excitement. Each summer when the dog days of mid-July hit, there is a real need for excitement... a time we wish to celebrate. The Barry County Fair helps to make it possible. From the projects displayed by the county 4H students... to the cute, cuddly (and sometimes even smelly) little creatures like the rabbits and goats... to the relaxing sounds made by the pacers as they trot 'round the track in the harness racing events... to the dirt-flying destruction enjoyed my many in the demolition derby shows. The fair comes just once a year, so make sure you enjoy as much as you can before it all goes away. It's a great place, as I've found to drift and forget about normal day life I >r awhile. This is the 148th running of the Barry County Fair. It is an event that rewards, fascinates, energizes and helps to fill empty holes found throughout the body, especially in the stomach. Let's take time to mention all of those tasty treats found at the fair. Let's sec there are those cheese sticks, those fool long dogs, the cotton candy, roasted cashews, the elephant cars, the brats, the ... must I continue? People have cautioned me not to eat too many treats (I hear the words "don't eat too much cotton candy " but you still have to try a little bit of everything because the fair (remember) only comes once a year. Still, I do wonder what a cheese stick can do to one's cholesterol count. For sports fans, there are events that are energy-packed, motorized by the enthusiasm of the grandstand crowds. The harness races, the demolition crashes, the whirling sounds of the flat track cyclists (reminder, the action is not only fast, but super loud), the pageantry and eye­ popping stunts of those in the rodeo and the high flying jumps of the motocross riders are just a couple of examples. If you get close enough to take some snap shots, you might even accumulate a little bit of dirt from the experience. What's great about the events is that they include mostly participants from the Barry County area, giving local folk a chance to become hometown heroes. And these people not only find great pleasure through their own participation, but also are willing to help out their fellow competitors. There is a real family atmosphere to’ most fairs and the Barry County Fair is one of the very best. As J-Ad's Patricia Johns puts it, "it's not just the rides and the games of chance, but lots of family at the fair. The fair is definitely for everyone. Il's where you can find what makes the fair the fair for you." Something for everyone, from the young children (many who have made special 4-H projects for the events) to the seniors Nothing attracts a large crowd of people better than the sounds and sights of a fair. It's here, so waste little time. Get out and enjoy it. • Soccer Alums Take Note: Anyone wishing to receive additional information or participate in the Aug. 19 Hastings High School Soccer Alumni Game can contact coach Dennis Argetsinger at his new office number, 877-665-7324. • A Great Day For All: I can't close this week's column without saying what a great thing it was to take part in Saturday's "Day at the Park" in Freeport. The day included softball, volleyball, a chicken barbeque, an auction, music by Jon Price and others and a number of kids' events such as pony rides, jumping in the Moon Walk and rides on a horse-drawn wagon. Proceeds raised went to the families of Aimee Hofstra and Carolyn Goldman. Hofstra lost her life June 5 to a brain tumor. Goldman, a 4-year-old from Hastings, suffers from leukemia. The "Day in the Park" hopefully will aid these families and help us to remember what's most important about the world that wc live in. Talk to you soon. Area teams compete at Macker Three Hastings boys, along with one from Battle Creek, scored first place honors in both the Belding and Grand Rapids Gus Macker tournaments competing in the 10-and-undcr divisions. The Shooting Stars, coached by Jeff Quick, have received a special invitation to compete in the Kalamazoo Macker Sept. 30. The area 11 and 12-year-old team also took first place honors at the Macker tournament in Belding. The Elite 4 won over a field of 17 teams al the Grand Rapids event. Both of the Hastings teams have qualified for the World Championship tournament in Titusville, Fla. Oct. 28­ 29. A Middleville resident, who graduated and played sports at Thomapple Kellogg High School, is now attempting to land college athletic and fine arts scholarships for students in the Southern Michigan area. Charlie Huss is now the area director for the 118th office of the National Scouting Report, a nationally recognized scouting authority. Not only is Huss a lifetime resident of Middleville and a former prep performer for the Trojans, he also has a background in fine arts that includes writing songs, singing, dancing and teaching dance. In sports, Huss coached Little League after competing in high school football, cross country and baseball. He said the main reason why he chose to pursue his occupation with the National Scouting Report was because of his love for people. "The main thing is that I love to work with people," Huss said. "I enjoy people; now I have an excuse where I can go around and watch ’he top-notch players." The Southern Michigan office opened on May 1. Huss said that he, and others, will cover 12 counties, searching for college opportunities for many deserving athletes and fine arts students. He said they are "still in the working stages" of beginning the operation and said he has already contacted a couple of individuals who could help him with his scouting endeavors. He also mentioned the possibility of one day running camps and combines to help evaluate athletes' overall talents. Huss said that they are willing to go to great lengths to assist our future stars. "We will work with high school athletes, helping them to get exposure and visibility for college scholarships," Huss said. Along with Barry County, Huss will also work in Allegan, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Ingham, Eaton, Jackson, Hillsdale and Van Buren counties. He said that they wili not "accept just anybody" as the students need "to have good grades" and need "to have good character." "We re trying to do the best that we can for the kids," Huss explained. "If they've got the talent, let's get them a scholarship." Their assistance in the scholarship process includes producing a brochure and National champ Steele takes feature event near home Three-time national champion Tim Steele, of Coopersville, returned home and scored a four car length victory in the 200-lap Late Model stock car race last Saturday before a large, enthusiastic audience at the Berlin Raceway. Ralph Baker, who lost his son Scott in a ARCA racing accident two weeks ago, Frank Kiunnefwas second and was followed by Brian Ross, Mark Gibson, Vern Slagh (Wayland), Eric Smith, Curt Piercy, Randy Churchill, Calvin Councilor and Shawna Robinson. There were nine lead changes in the race among three drivers, Kimmel, Ross and Steele. The caution flag event was slowed on nine occasions due to racing accidents. Randy VanZant escaped injury when his car hit the wall in practice and caught fire. The Sportsman class also raced at Berlin with Gail Cobb capturing his third main event victory of the season in the 25-lap feature. Terry Senneker (Wayland) was second and was followed by Bob Bliss, Jerry Groeneveld and Ray VanAllsburg. A three-in-onc card of Late Models, Sportsman and Super Stocks will be the closing attraction of the 145th Berlin Fair thi„ Saturday night. Time trials start at 4 p.m. and the first race is at 7 p.m. Adult admission is $10, children 4-11 are $5 and on-grounds auto parking and fair admission is free. This Tuesday (July 18) a 40-car Demolition Derby will be run at the Berlin Fair. The action begins at 8 p.m. Coming Saturday, July 29, the 50th anniversary celebration of the track will lake place with many gifts being awarded to the fans in attendance. A giant fireworks display will follow the three-inone race card of Late Models, Super Stocks and Sportsman cars. Kalamazoo Speedway... The Elite 4 (from left to right) Travis Boresma, Jeff Droll, Brad Mead, J.J. Quick and coach Jeff Quick. Not pictured, Scott Coleman. (Photo provided) Charite Huss resume for each student and promoting each student, with their approval, on its web site. The brochures and resumes are sent to each of the schools that each student selects. "It's really a nice deal for them," Huss said. The National Scouting Report (whose main offices are in Pelham. AL and Atlanta) recently helped to land a scholarship for a football player in Newaygo. Nick Tofferi, a two-way lineman from Newaygo High School, signed with the University of Wisconsin and credits NSR for his golden opportunity. NSR is endorsed by the National High School Coaches Association and are a corresponding member of the NCAA. The 19-year-old company focuses on matching deserving high school athletes and fine arts students with available college scholarships. It strives to not only assist the standouts, but also those who are just as deserving. "The students we work with are not only the star athletes or straight A students that receive most of the publicity and have a much easier lime obtaining scholarships. But also, and most importantly, our mission is to match other qualified students who arc solid performers in a variety of athletic and fine arts programs with schools offering scholarships in these programs." Due to reduced recruiting budgets and personnel constraints, colleges simply don't have the manpower or money to recruit much farther than the super stars. NSR hopes to give more students college opportunities. For more information on the National Scouting Report, call Huss at (616) 795­ 7992. A fantastic final dash to the checker gave Hastings* Joe Bush his second win of the season in the 40-lap Super Late Model feature last Saturday at the Kalamazoo Speedway. Bush overcame a recent string of DNFs and prevailed by five :ar lengths over second place finisher Donnie Brest. Bob Holley ended up 10th, Larry Joe Bush, shown here celebrating his first feature win at the Kalamazoo Speedway earlier in the season, captured his second feature triumph last Saturday. (Photo provided) Dahlke Jr. !7th and Ken Warner 18th. Dahlke Jr. also won his Super Late Model heat race. Bush is now eighth in points, Malosh 19th and Dahlke Jr. 22nd. Andy Appelhans was the winner of the 30-lap Limited Late Models feature and Bob Sinclair captured his first feature triumph in his long career in the main 25-lap Factory Stocks event. Brad Shellenbarger was eighth in the Factory Slock feature and is now seventh in the point standings. John Termeer wound up in 20th place and is now 13th in points for the season. Brian Bergakker finished 11th in the Limited Late Models feature and currently stands 19th in the season points. This Saturday (July 22) will be the re­ scheduled Mid-Season Championships. The Super Late Models will highlight the card with a 100-lap feature. Limited Late Models and Factory Stocks will also run extended features. Gates open Saturday at 2 p.m., qualifying begins at 4:30 and the racing action starts at 7 p.m. New 96 Speedway... The popularity of the New 96 Speedway Friday night specials continue as a huge crowd gathered July 14 to see a fantastic finish. In the 15-lap Sportsman feature. Mark Anderson was able to out-duel Ben Christy in the final laps to take the checkered flag. In the IMCA Modified ranks, thirty cars attempted to make the field in the 25 lap A-main event Mike Stencil, however, ended up in victory lane, finishing ahead of Hastings' Joe Baker, Rick Stout, John McClure and Tim Da! men. In the Late Models, Greg Johnson and Jeff Kohn battled bumper to bumper for much of the race. Johnson was unable to figure a way around Kohn for most of the race, but make an electrifying move al the end to claim the victory. The superstars from the All-Star Circuit of Champions return to the New 96 this Saturday along with the IMCA Modifieds and Sportsman cars. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. and racing action starts up at 7 p.m. MC, Sensiba united... MC Sports and Middleville's Dave Sensiba recently announ:ed a four-race sponsorship agreement for the Sensiba Engineering team on the American Speed Association ACDelco Series. NATIONAL..cont. on page 11 VanDenburg headed to KCC The Shooting Stars (front row) Garrett Harris, Bobby Steinke; (back row) coach Jeff Quick, Kenneth Quick and Dominique McKinney. (Photo provided) Wesly VanDenburg, the son of Wes and Robin, has signed to play basketball at Kellogg Community Co’lege in Battle Creek next season. VanDenburg was a Cherryland All­ Conference point guard who averaged 13 points and 7 assists. He was a three-year starter at Yuma High School in Yuma, Arizona before joining his parents in Buckly, Michigan midway through the 1999-2000 season. Buckly finished its season with a 21-1 record, the best in the program's history, and were ranked No. 2 in the Detroit Free Press’coaches poll. Beside KCC, VanDenburg also received scholarship offers from Alpena, Rochester, Kirtland and Arizona Western. Bruins' basketball coach Tony Warren believes the 6-2, 180-pound eager has all of the required tools to become a solid performer in his program. "VanDenburg is an excellent ball handler, shoots well from the outside, is lough, is a good student and a great kid," Warren said. "He will fit well into our game plan." KCC went 16-12 a season ago and return a number of standouts from that club to its 2000-01 squad. His father, Wes, is presently the superintendent of schools in Buckly Michigan, 14 miles outside of Traverse City. Before taking his position in Buckly, Wes was a star baseball player at Hastings High School, competed in the New York Yankees organization, was a coach al Lakewood High School for five to six years and was a coach under Phil Regan at Grand Valley State University. Wes' team's at Lakewood (from 1979-84) went 104-26 including a 23-1 campaign in 1980. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 20, 2000 - Page 11 Buzz Youngs Legends Classic tees off Aug. 5 Eleven prominent Saxons will be honored as part of the Buzz Youngs Legends Classic Saturday, Aug. 5 at the River Bend Golf Course. This year's Classic, sponsored by J-Ad Graphics and run by the Hastings Athletic Boosters, is right around the comer, so call River Bend at (616) 945-3238 to reserve a spot. Legends being honored in the 2000 outing arc some great names from Hastings High School's past. The group includes Jock Clarey, Lew Lang, Jack Hoke. Bob Carlson, Pat Murphy, Dick Guenther, Bruce McDowell, Bernie Oom. Tony Turkal, Bob VandcrVeen and Dr. Jim Atkinson. All were huge supporters of Hastings High School as teachers, administrators and coaches. • Clarey coached varsity football and basketball and served as an athletic director. • Lang coached basketball, baseball and was an assistant football coach under Clarey. • Hoke was an assistant coach for football and basketball, as well as a head track coach. • Carlson was a head and assistant football coach and was a Saxon golf mentor. • Murphy, described as the local "mother of female sports" coached track, basketball and taught gym. • Guenther was Hastings' longtime superintendent. • McDowell coached track and cross country and was a teacher for 30 years. • Oom served as head baseball coach and as an assistant in football. • Turkal coached tennis and was an assistant for basketball and football. • VanderVecn served as principal, head track and basketball coach and was an assistant for football. • Atkinson was the team physician for more than 25 years. All of the 2000 legends arc retired except Atkinson. All were involved in athletics except Guenther. support what is most important. "I'm extremely pleased that the community is backing it strongly because it’s supporting the student athletes.” Storrs said The Buzz Youngs Legends Classic serves three primary purposes. One is to honor its namesake, the late Buzz Youngs, who for many years devoted his time and efforts to his beloved Hastings Saxons. As his son, Steve, stated "My dad devoted his whole life to high school athletics in this community; this is one way we can keep his spirit alive." Youngs was an editor and sports editor for the Hastings Banner, promoted the blue and gold on the radio, and always found the time to add something special to the lives of many of the high school's athletes. "I had great respect for his commitment to the newspaper industry and especially to the coverage of sports and youth," J-Ad Graphics' vice president Fred Jacobs said. "He had a real dedication to youth. I followed him, taking pictures at football and basketball games, for over 18 years and it always amazed me that he not only knew the kids' names, but a lot about their stats, educational abilities and information about their parents." Jacobs says honoring Youngs is a great tribute for a great individual. "It makes sense that we honor him as a local legend because he certainly was a legend in sports coverage." A second purpose is to honor these legends who also benefited their Saxons greatly. And the third is to support the current Saxons as they prepare for the 2000-01 seasons. The four-person scramble on Aug. 5 will begin with a shot gun start at 8:30 a.m. The cost to play is $65 per person and includes 18 holes of golf, shared power cart and lunch. A chicken barbecue will follow the outing. Cash prizes also will be awarded for first place ($500), second place ($300), Buzz Youngs draw ($200), four closest to the pins ($50 each) and four longest drives (two for males and two for females, $50 each). One big difference for the 2000 Classic is that Saxon coaches will man the event holes. If you have any questions concerning the 2000 Classic, call River Bend at (616) 945-3238. The honors to be accorded to the 11 at the 2000 Classic are well deserved, according to Denny Storrs, owner of the River Bend Golf Course. "It shows the respect that these legends earned during their careers,” Storrs said. Storrs said he is pleased with the support the Classic receives because the Arnett takes post at DK Athletic Director/Assistant Principal Rick Arnett is leaving the Maple Valley School District after three years and is taking a co­ principal's job in the Delton Kellogg Schools. Arnett's move was announced al the July 10 Maple Valley school board meeting. Arnett said he will miss Maple Valley, but felt the position in Delton suited him best. In his words, "I must plan for the future." "Any time you make a career move, it's tough," Arnett said. "This opportunity that came about was where I wanted to be in the future. Maple Valley, he said, gave him the valuable administrative experience that lie needed. "I gained a lol of useful experience there; I was able to be apart of lot of things," Arnett said. "I thank the people at Maple Valley for the opportunity that they gave me to get my feet wet. They really helped rox" Arnett said his new job will put him in charge of the administration for students in the ninth and tenth changing his position into two jobs, half-time teaching/athletic director and assistant principal. This is an effort to reduce the risk of a high turnover rate, because of the extensive hours involved, according to Maple Valley High School principal Todd Gonser. "Without changing it, it will be a two-year in and out position," Gonser told the board. “1 think it’s important that we have the opportunity to split the jobs... the assistant principal can only accomplish so much discipline and athletics in one day." Gonser said he felt it was a good lime to make the switch "Its an opportunity to make a difference and to be able to do more things in the building," he said. Though board members seemed supportive of the concept of splitting the jobs, they did not seem to be prepared for the cost of such a split. The final decision will be made at a special board meeting Monday, July 24, at 7 p.m. They also acknowledged the time factor of wanting to attract the best possible candidates and agreed to post the jobs separately. Very likely with his leaving, the Maple Valley board will approve NATIONAL... Race Relations continued from page 10 The sponsorship echoes one from earlier in the 2000 season and started with the event at Chicago Motor Speedway July 16. "We are really excited to have MC Sports back with us as a sponsor for these four races," Sensiba said. "With the sponsorship help they give us, we will be able to run the next several races with all the necessary resources needed to complete effectively at this level." The seven-year ASA veteran has been one of the least-financed teams in 2000, yet remains 17th in the point standings with three top 10 finishes through the first nine races, including two fifth place finishes at the Louisville Motor Speedway and the 1-70 Speedway. "MC Sports are great people to work with and give us all the support we could hope for,” Sensiba said. ’’Wc are hoping that this partnership can be extended through the rest of the year, hopefully maybe to seasons to come.’’ Sensiba and the team will travel to Salem (Ind.) Speedway next for the July 22 Tecumseh 300. The event will take the green at 8 p.m. and will be telecast live on TNN Sports. It's called automobile racing. Perhaps it’s done somewhere. But those that race at "Indy" are neither here nor there. They do have wheels While billboards are resented along highways where they’re found. At the tracks thousands pay money to watch the ads go round and round. Up in Heaven, automotive pioneers must share this single thoughtAs they look down on those monstrosities: ”My God, what hove we wrought?" by Hal P. Buerge Representing the Youngs family at the 1999 Buzz Youngs Classic were (from left to right) Steve, Mike, Chase, Mike, Tracy and Ed. Shown here swinging the clubs at a 1987 tournament, Youngs always covered and cared for his beloved Saxons. SOFTBALL SCORES Hastings Mens Softball League Stand­ ings A League Carpenter Plumbing......... Blarney Stone Mad Dawgs Oldc Towne Tavern A s ... Blarney Stone ................... Stcelcon Scminoles ......... .9-0 .8-1 .8-1 .2-6 .2-7 B League Jarman Construction .8-3 Varney Construction Hastings Mfg...............................................4-4 Bill’s Safety Sen ice................................. 4-6 Crane TechMillcr Carpets ..................... 2-7 Newton Well Service...............................2-7 Dairy Queen ............................................ 2-9 Home Run Leaders - S. Hubbert 12. T. Lucas 11. B. Hemingway 10. R. Madden 10, S. Bcglin 9. Last Week’s Results - Varney Const. 17, Newtons 5. Varney Const. 14, Crane Tech 13; Jarman Const? 18. Bill’s 8; Mfg. 22. Dairy Queen 11; OTT As 7, Blarney Stone 0; Carpenter Plumbing 22. Scminoles 18; Carpenter Plumbing 25. Seminoles ! I. This Week’s Games Thursday. July 20 - 6:30. Blarney Stone vs. Crane tech;’ t 30. OTT As vs. Mfg ; 8:30. Bill’s vs. Scminoles; 9:30. Varney Const vs. Scminoles. Friday. July 21 - 6:30 p.m Dairy Queen vs. Newton; 7:30. Dairy Queen vs. Varney Const. raphics Proudly Presents z Youngs Legends Golf Classic Saturday, August 5, 2000 at River Bend Golf Course 4-Person Scramble 8:30 am Shot Gun Start $65.00 per person Includes green fees for 18 holes of golf shared power cart a* lunch Cash prizes... First... $500.00 • Second... $300.00 Draw... $200.00 4 Closet Pin... $50.00 4 Long Drives - 2 Nale/2 Female $50.00 Each Contact River Bend Golf at 616-945-3238 to Sign Up Legends - Jock Clarey; Lew Lang; Jack Hoke; Bob Carlson; Pat Murphy; Dick Guenther; Bruce McDowell; Bernie Oom; Tony Turkal; Bob VanderVeen; Dr. Jim Atkinson Team Name Captain Phone* -------- Team Marne Team Marne ; • Captain Captain • Phone* Phone* * and engines. That’s where resemblance ends. When we call them automobiles, our imagination bends. �Page 12 The Haslmgs Banner - Thursday. July 20. 2000 Grandstand thrills and spills... The grandstand at the Barry County Fairgrounds this week have been very busy. On Monday, the harness racing action continued along with the evening Demolition Derby event. Tuesday the flat track cyclists to the track in search of top finishes in the fast and ear-popping spectacular. The rodeo was held on Wednesday night. Still to appear this week are the motocross racers on Thursday and Friday and the demolition derby participants again on Saturday. The Cott Stakes were Monday in front of a supportive crowd who were enjoying the races and the sunshine. A father and his son spend some quality time Monday at the Barry. County Fair. Two competitors make the turn for the finish line in Tuesday's Tuesday's Flat Track Racing show at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Perry Hardin) i A hot attraction at the fair Monday night was the Demolition Derby which played to a sold-out crowd. I Flat track cyctists taice meir starting positions for Tuesday's grandstand event. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Cars weren't the only vehicles being smashed at the grandstand Monday as the trucks also were tested in the demolition extravaganza. Great Lakes Triathlon is Saturday Hasting* Hoopsters Win! A team of Hastings' boys won the C.and Rapids Macker Toilet Bowl 11 and 12year-old division July 8-9. Team members were (top left) Austin Hurless, Bryce Stanhope; (bottom left) Kyle Breyer and Matt Dornini. The Hastings Summertest three-on-three tournament is Aug. 26 in Fish Hatc.iery Park. (Photo provided) Driver Leader in Miles Years in a Row The Great Lakes Triathlon Championship is being held this Saturday (July 22) at the Yankee Springs Recreation Area. This is a major event for triathletes due to its recognition as part of the Michigan Grand Prix series as well as providing cash awards for the winners in the various categories. The Championship will include a 1/2 mile swim, an 18 mile bike ride and a four mile run. It is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event. All participants must be USAT members or purchase a one day license for $5. There will be no race day registration and the race is limited to 500 competitors. A $55 entry fee is required. All proceeds are donated to the American Lung Association of Michigan. Cash prizes will be rewarded to the overall winners and the fastest in the swimming, bikine and running. The first 400 participants will receive a Cool Max race tank. All participants present at the award ceremony are eligible for drawings. Interest in triathlons has been growing for the past several years and with the summer Olympics fast approaching, interest for Saturday's event should be great. For more information on the Great Lakes Triathlon Championship, call USA Triathlon at (719) 597-9090. CWHUMT TUMSfWT n BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! S1.000 Sign-on Bonus tor Enp Company Drivers ,o* P Tuau Stwt b» t* Benefits. Wo ve got ALL the Beils & Whistles' Owner Oneraters August 25, 26 & 27 Salat 83C Tanas 88C 11-800-237-2379 lease Purchase Program available 1-111-441-4314 sarrsrstaidFsamMBTMMGM.ic ?’.26 E art DC A»*nu* • Behtand, Mfc^pan. Owner Operators 1-I77-UI-II15 Graduate Students 1-MI-11I-I42I Summerfest Sports at Fish Hatchery Park - Time To Sign Up Now - -- will be running out before you know it. SOFTBALL - Dan Sdba - 945-3823 Home - 945-9541 Work $150 per team • 12 Mens Teams • 6 Women Teams Only First to Sign-Up Plays - WEIGHT LIFTING - Tom Parlier- 945-9454 2:30 pm Saturday • Free • 5 Weight Claeses Bench Press & Deadlift - VOLLEYBALL - Arnie Conklin - 945-0863 4-Person Co-Ed • $50 per team • 9 am Saturday on grass - 3 ON 3 BASKETBAL1 • For: Those who will be in 8th Grade in the fall of 2000 and who haven’t turned 15 before September 1, 2000. • Registration Deadline: Aug. 1 or until 36 youth have registered. • Cost: $90 (includes team picture) • All equipment, except mouth guards and shoes, are included in fee. • Parents meeting: August 3rd. 7:00 p.m. Hastings High School Lecture Hall. • Practice begins: Monday, Aug. 14, Monday-Friday 3:15-5:15 p.m. Held at Hastings High School practice football field. • 8 game schedule. Games held on Wednesday evenings beginning September 6th. • Participants will play at least 12 plays per game Contact YMCA, 234 E. State, Hastings or call the YMCA 945-4574 to obtain a registration form. - Jim Jensen - 945-9554 ext. 227 3-4-Person team • $25 per team Sign up 7:30 am Saturday starts 8 am - 1OK-5K RUN - Shelly Richey - 948-3139 8:30 am Saturday • Entries by Aug. 18 • $17.00 after Aug. 18 • $20.00 or register online www.dasslcrace.com 5K Walk to immediately follow - Fun Run 9:30 am Saturday • Starts at Middle School Parking Lot • Free! - HORSESHOES - Pete Tossava - 945-9444 IO am Saturday • Register by 9:30 am ' �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 20. 2000 - Page 13 ‘Day in the Park’ is fun for a cause LEGAL NOTICES State of Michigan Judicial District 5th Judicial Circuit ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION'POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION Case No 00-460-DM 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 046-4810 Plaintiff Dale A Ordiway 6334 Thornapple Lake Rd «2 Nashville, Michigan 49073 Plaintiffs attorney James D. Lovewell (Pl 6818) 831 N Washington Lansing. Michigan 48906 The children bounce away the afternoon at the "Mad House" bouncing castle in Freeport. The weather is perfect for an afternoon of softball games and activities at the park. The Banner's own Jim Jensen stands in the batter's box. He plays for the team from Hastings Presbyterian Church. The team from Thomapple Valley winds the tournament. Jensen says the fun is not in winning but in playing for such a worthy cause. Many churches send their softball teams to play at the Freeport "Day in the Park." This pitcher uses his throwing arm to help raise money for two family's medical bills. The Hastings BANNER for up to the moment news information. Mi ORDINANCE GRANTING A TEN (101 YEAR. NONEXCLUSIVE REVOCABLE ELECTRIC FRANCHISE TO QUEST ENERGY. LLC. THE CHARTER TWP. OF HASTIHGS ORDAINS: Sxtion 1. GRANT OF FRANCHISE Hastings Charter Twp with offices located at 885 River Road. Hastings, Michigan, 49058, fTwp.’) grants to Quest Energy. L LC . (‘Grantee’). a ten (10) year, nonexclusive revocable franchise to market electricity through and over existing and/or future electrical knes owned and operated by the City's rcumbent public utility and third-part sup­ plier of etectnaty tn the Twp. for a period of ten (10) years Section 2. CONDITIONS (A) As an etectnc power marketer and third-party supplier of electricity, Graniee wtd not directly transmit or supply electricity, nor impair or attempt to control or occupy any street, alley, pubic place, nor engage in any con­ struction tn any pubic street, alley, or other public place or right-of-way (B) Grantee shall indemnify and hold harmless the Twp from any and all judgements, damages, decrees, losses, costs and expanses wh-ch the Twp may incur or which may be legally obtained against the Twp for or by rea­ son of ti.e wrongful of negbgent construction, maintenance or repair of the structures and equipment, or the use and occupation of any highway, street, alley, or other public place in the Twp by the Grantee pursuant to the terms of the Ordinance or resulting from the exerase by the Grantee of any of these privileges (C) The Twp may establish reasonable standards of service, prevent unjust discrimination in service, and impose any other regulations as may be determined by the Twp. to be conductive to the safety, welfare and accom­ modation of the pubic Grantee shall be and remain subject to all ordinances, rules and regulations of the Twp. (D) now in effect, or which might be adopted Grantee shaft reimburse the Twp for the Twp costs associated with issuance of ths Franchise, including rea­ sonable and documented attorney fees Section 3. RATES Graniee may charge its customers for electricity and electrical services at a rate that is mutually agreeable to Grantee and its customers, subject to their agreement that they will abide oy applicable federal and state laws and Michigan Public Service Commission reguiatcns Section 4. INSURANCE Grantee shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect the following insurance covering all insurable risks asso­ ciated with its exercise of the rights granted by this ordinance Comprehensive General Lability, including complet­ ed Operated Liability, an amount no less than One Million Dollars ($1.000.000 00) AH insurance policies shall provide that they shall not be cancelled or modified unless thirty (30) days poor writ­ ten notice to the Twp If so requested by the Twp Grantee shall provide the Twp with a certificate cl insurance evi­ dencing such coverage and mamtam a current certificate on fife with the Twp Section 5. INTERPRETATION Nothing in this Franchise shall be construed to alienate the title of the pubic in and to any fughway. street, alley or pubic place Nothing in ths Franchise shall be construed m any manner as a surrender by the Twp of it s leg­ islative power with respect to the subject matter of this Franchise or with respect to any other matter or in any man­ ner (uniting the nght of the Twp to lawfufty regulate the use of any highway, street, alley of pubic place in the Twp Section 6. LIMITATION Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed as a waiver by Grantee of any rights under slate or federal law Grantee shaH. as to ail other conditions and elements of service not addressed or fixed by his Ordinance, remain sub­ ject to the rules and regulations applicable to etectnc service by the M^higan Pubic Service Commission, or its suc­ cessor. If so requested by the Twp. Grantee shall provide the Twp with copies ot ail documents, whch Grantee sends to the Mchgan Public Service Commission and copies of all orders, decisions, or correspondence Grantee receives from the Michigan Pubic Service Commission that relate to this Franchise Grantee shall permit Twp inspection and examination of a-1 records that relate to the Franch.se that Grantee is required to maintain or file under Michigan Pubic Servce Commission rules and regulations Section 7. ASSIGNMENT Ths Franchise may not be sold leased, assigned, transferred or used by any part other than the Grantee with­ out the consent of the Twp Section 8. ACCEPTANCE Upon accedence and publication this Ordinance shall constitute a contract between the Twp and the Grantee Section 9. REVOCATION This Franchise shal. be revocable, upon str.fy (60) days written notice to the Grantee, by the Twp. m the event of Grantee's misuse ot failure to comply with the provisions of this franchise Section 10. SEVERABILITY Any and all sections, terms, provisions, or clauses of this Franchise shall be deemed independent and sever­ able If any court of competent jurisdiction holds any section terms provision, or clause, void or mvakd. all remain­ ing sections, terms provisions or clauses not held void or mvabd shall continue in full force and effect Section tl. CONSIDERATION In consideration ot the Twp granting tins Franchise. Grantee agrees to reimburse the Twp for actual expenses incurred by rt or its legal counsel for reviewing this Franchise m an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000 00) payable wrthm thirty (30) days of the effective date of this Franchise The above ordnance was introduced at the Juty 11. 2000 regular meeting of the Board of Hastings Charter Townshp A pubic heanng will be heid at the next beard meeting on August 15.2000 at 7 00 p m Anyone wishes to utive weeks, and proof of publication shall be tiled in mis court. 3. James D. Lovewell shall post a copy of mis order in me courthouse, and at Barry County Courthouse. 220 W State Street. Hastings 4. A copy of mis order shall be sent to Donna Sue Ordiway at the last known address by regis­ tered mail, return receipt requested, before the last week of posting, and the affidavit of mailing shall be filed with this court. Dated June 27. 2000 Richard H. Shaw. Judge. (7/20) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale ORDINANCE NO. 78 EFFECTIVE EIGHT (8) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY AFTER ADOPTION INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED THIS F1P.M IS A DEBT COLLECTOR FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made An Ordinance to amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by amending subsection 20 25 (A) and (B). subsection 20.27 (A) and (B) of Article XX of said Ordinance: by amending sub­ sections 23.01, 23.02 and 23.03 of Article XXIII of said Ordinance: to provide for a penalty; to pro­ vide lor the severability of any part of said Ordinance; to establish an effective date and to repeal all other ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith. in me conditions of a mortgage made by Diana Alexander, an unmarried woman (original mort­ gagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc dba America's Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated April 14. 1999. and recorded on April 27. 1999 m Document #1028695, Barry County Records, THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof me sum of NINETY-SIX ' Subsection 20.25 (A) & (B) EEMGES ANO HEDGES ot Article XX of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is repealed and a new subsection 20.25 (A) & (B) is adopted to read as follows: 2025 FENCES AND HEDGES; A. No fence or hedge shall block the view ot the front setback of a lake lot. nor the front setback of a non-lake lot No fence shall contain baibed wire. No electric fences shall be permitted. All fences shall have me q^corative or finished side toward the outside of the prop­ erty line. 8. No fence ortjedge exceeding six (6) feet in height shall be erected or maintained in a res­ idential zone. ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION REMAIN THE SAME AMENDMENTID^IlGLLXX^UBSECIlQ!L2fl27JAlAlfll_QfIHE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE Subsection 20.27 (A) & (B) SWIMMING POOLS ol Article XX of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance ts repealed and a new subsection 20.27 (A) & (B) is adopted to read as follows. 2027 SWIMMING POOLS AND SWIMMING POOL FENCES: A Private or public swimming pool shall be considered a structure for purposes of this ordinance and shall therefore require issuance of a permit. All ground level swimming pools shall be enclosed by a fence, wall, or other structure which shall be at least tour (4) feet in height as measured from the outside. Any opening under the fence or wall enclosure shall be of the type that impedes climbing by small children and shall be equipped with a gate that is sell closing and latching type with the latch on the pool side of the gate. Said entrance way shall lead to shallow end of the pool. If the entire premise is enclosed by an approved fence or wall, this requirement may be waived. Above ground swimming pools need not be fenced provided the steps and pool entrance are secured by a self closing and latching gate with the latch on the pool side of the gate. The pool shall be fenced in before final approval is given for the use of the pool. B. Minimum front yard setback, and minimum side yard setback shall comply with the requirements of the district m which the pool is located. Furthermore, the pool lence must not be built within the required front yard, or required comer lot side yard. Rear yard setbacks shall be not less than four (4) feet between the pool outside wall and the rear property line, or less than the estab­ lished easement width at the rear property line, gt less than four (4) feet between the pool wall and any building on the lot. ALL OTHER PROVISIONS IN THIS SECTION REMAIN THE SAME. AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XXJII ■ 1UBSECTKM 23.Bl OF THE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR AND 88/100 dollars ($96,984 88). including inter­ est at 7.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and me statute in such case made ard provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at me Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Mi at 1 pjn.. on August 10. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: LYING IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC TION 12. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. 394 00. THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, 50.00 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 14 OF SAID SECTION 200 00 FEEt THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 14 OF SAID SECTION 228 41 FEET TO THE EAST BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER; THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 02' 04’ WEST 1011 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER TO A POINT 230 00 FEET WEST OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SEC­ TION 230 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN NING Subsection 23.01 ZONING ADMINISTRATION of Article XXIII ol the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is repealed and a new subsection 23.01 is adopted to read as follows: 23.01 ZONING ADMINISTRATION: The provisions of this Ordinance shall be administered and enforced by the Zoning Administrator or Deputy Zoning Administrator. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSES AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE-XX11I - SUBSECTION 23.02 OF THE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE THE NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 Subsection 23.02 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ot me Article XXIII ol the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is repealed and a new subsection 23.02 is adopted to read as follows: 23.02 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: The Zoning Administrator and Deputy Zoning Administrator shall be appointed by the Township Board for such term and subject to such conditions and at such rate ot compensation as the Township Board shall determine. FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH. PARALLEL WITH THE AMENDMENT TQ ART1CLE XX111 - SUBSECTION 23.M Of THE HUILANDCHARIEH^ID¥^SH1P_2QN11«LQRD1NAN££ Subsection 23.03 PERMITS: of Article XXIII ol the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is repealed and a new subsection 23.02 is adopted to read as follows: 23.03 PERMITS; No building or structure except farm buildings in the Agricultural District but not excepting tarn dwellings and associated garages shall be erected, moved, placed, reconstructed, extended, enlarged or altered, except wholly interior alterations, or repairs unless a permit has been issued by the Zoning Administrator or Building Inspector. An accessory building or structure of 100 square feet or less shall be excluded. Open decks (not covered by a roof) of 100 square feet or less shall be excluded. Temporary decks shall be excluded. OVER A STRIP OF LAND 33 00 FEET WIDE. 16.50 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SAID SEC TION 12. SAID POINT LYING WEST 394 00 EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. 250 000 FEET TO THE END OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERLINE The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from me date of such sale Dated June 29. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1306 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bingham Farm. Ml 48025 SECTION II - PENALTY Any violation of this Ordinance shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500 00 plus costs and/or confinement in me County Jail tor a term not to exceed ninety (90) days. Ir addition, the Township specifically reserves the right and shall have the authority to proceed in any court of competent juris­ diction for the purpose of obtaining an injunction, restraining order or other appropriate remedy to compel compliance with tfiis Ordinance. SECnON III - SEVERABILITY This Ordinance and the various parts sections, subsections, provisions, sentences and clauses are severable If any part of this Ordinance ts found to be unconstitutional or invalid, it is declared that me remainder oi this Ordinance shall not be affected thereby. SECTION IV - EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after publication after adoption All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed comment on the proposed ordinance m person or m writing may do so at that time Bonnie L Cruttenden Clerk Hastings Charter Townshp 885 River Road Hastings. Mi 49058 616-948-9690 each week m The Hast mgs Banner three consec­ RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XX SUBSECTION 20.25 (Al A IB) OF THE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 00-1 HASTINGS CHARTER TWP. case 2. A copy of this order shall be published once BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: that the Township 3oard ol Rutland Charter adopted Ordinance No. 78 at its meeting held on Jufy 12. 2000. Said Ordinance to become effective eight (b) days after publication of this notice. Ordinance No. 78 appears below. Interested persons may secure copies of said Ordinance at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays. www.Jadncws.com IT IS ORDERED judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in me complaint filed in this RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP can be read each week in Contact Us...ON LINE at: TO: Donna Sue Ordiway answer or take other action permitted by law m this court at the court address above on or before August 28. 2000. If you fail to do so. a default, TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Call Us at 945-9554 to subscribe Published by...J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Lot 48 Thonotossa Mobile Park Thonossa, Florida 1. You are being sued by plaintiff m this court to obtain a judgement of Divorce You must file your NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION NEWS of the LOCAL AREA Defendant Donna Sue Ordiway ROBIN McKENNA. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 File #200017320 Mustangs (7/27) ...in need of Quality printing? Let us...QUOTE YOUR WORK! |~Ad Graphics North Broadway - Hastings Call 616-945-95S4 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 20, 2000 CAMP, continued from page 1 McMullin family also has a long history of attending the camp.The McMullins* de­ ceased son. Earl W. McMullin, and their daughter both attended the camp; the Baums* children, David, Karen, and Kevin, attended the camp; and the Baums' grand­ sons Brian and Jason Baum attended the camp this summer. Storms said Earlene and Larry attended a two-day planning session put on by the YMCA early this summer which had the purpose of developing ideas for refurbish­ ment of the camp. The Baums apprised Earl and Virginia of a proposed renovation plan drawn up after the session, and together the two couples decided at a family gathering they would donate funds to help the proposed plan be­ come a reality. Had they not done so, the YMCA may have had to conduct a fund­ raising campaign. Storms said, which might not have been successful in light of two other fund-raising campaigns currently under way in the county, one for a new Hastings library and one for a new com­ munity center in back of Hastings High School. ins will be located was not able to be used previously for other camp activities. By placing the new cabins there, the area where the old cabins are now located can be used for other camp activities. The new cabins will conform to stan­ dards set by the American Camping Association, Storms said. They will still sleep 10 campers, but will be larger with more head room and bunk space. They will all have shutters, indoor/outdoor carpeting, sky lights, and space heaters. The boys* and girls* bathrooms will be taken down, Storms said, and relocated on the lower floor of an addition to the main lodge. The existing bathrooms do not have enough toilets or showers. Storms said. The main lodge will cither be renovated or rebuilt. Storms said, depending on the relative cost of cither option. The new or renovated lodge will contain an addition off the back side of the lodge which will be two stories. The upper story will contain a nurse's quarters, infirmary, and the camp di­ rector’s office. The lower story will contain a reception area, toilets, shower house, the program director's office, and a multi-pur­ pose room. The existing part of the build­ ing will contain a dining room, kitchen, bathrooms, and storage space. The lower part of the addition will be built sturdily enough to be used as a severe weather shelter for campers. Storms said. Plans are to take down a red pole bam that now greets visitors as they walk into the camp from the parking lot. The swim­ ming pool will be located where the bam now stands. Storms said the swimming pool will be heated to allow campers to take swimming lessons when they need to. instead of having lessons delayed because the lake water is too cold. The camp parking lot and drives going into the camp will be paved. To the north and east of the parking lot a day camp pavilion will be built which will give day campers their own program space, Storms said. The facility will also be available for rentals. Inside will be a multi-purpose room, kitchenette, bathroom, and storage area. The building will have a "western "For the last couple of years wc felt we wanted to do something for the commu­ nity,’* Earlene said. "When this program came along wc really felt it was what we were interested in." McMullin said he is supportive of the camp because "I think it’s just a wonderful thing for children to have the opportunity to have fellowship with other children." McMullin said the "Christian values** that the camp teaches "are especially impor­ tant." Storms said plans are to keep the rustic flavor of the camp, but update buildings and particularly infrastructure, such as the electrical and plumbing systems. Plans are to take down the existing six cabins and build seven new cabins on a hill located cast of the main lodge. The new cabins will be built on stilts and be con­ nected by boardwalks. Campers will be able to look out over the lake from the windows of the cabins. Larry Baum said the hill where the cab­ NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPER FY OWNERS OF BARRY COUNTY, RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE JfQTICE ftaf the Townehto Bbard of Need A Great Gift Idea? Rutland Charter edopWT OMMMee No 77 hold on July 12. 2000 Said Ordinance to become effective '■■•’We a eight (8) days after publication of this notice. Ordinance No. Banner 77 appears below. Interested persons may secure copies of said Ordinance at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 9:00 a.m and 3:00 p.m.. Mondays and Thursdays. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 77 EFFECTIVE EIGHT (8) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION An Ordinance to amend the Rutland Charter Township Subscription! Call us at 945-9554 Pictured (from left) are Camp Algonquin Director Jim Bentley. YMCA Director Dave Storms. Earlene Baum, Virginia McMullin, Larry Baum, and Earl McMullin Bentley and lodge flavor,** Storms said. The outdoor chapel of the camp will be moved *.o a location near the camp direc­ tor’s cabin. The old director’s cabin will be used as a nature center. A year-round resi­ dence will be built for the camp director. Such a home will make it easier for the YMCA to attract qualified camp directors. Storms said. The home will be located where the camp's existing tennis courts are located. The tennis courts arc rarely used and will be tom down. Storms said. Most of the renovations will take place within the main camp compound located on six acres on the south side of Iroquois Trail. But some changes are planned for 35 acres the YMCA owns on the north side of Iroquois Trail. Walking trails will be im­ proved, a circular drive will be put in, and a pole bam will be built that will be used for storage and possibly for an indoor ropes course. The acreage on the south side of the road will be fenced in with only one exit that will have a locked gate. Storms said. Campers will have to cross at the same site, and other precautions will be taken for their orderly, safe crossing. Planned changes are labeled "Phase One" of the camp’s renovation process. In the fu­ ture. if the camp raises more money, the YMCA will institute Phase Two. which could include the construction of a new Barry County YMCA administration build­ ing on the north 35 acres and construction of a year-round sleeping facility for camp staffers. Storms said he is "very excited" that the YMCA will finally be able to renovate the camp, which the YMCA board has been talking about doing for several years. The board waited to develop renovation plans for the existing camp while talking Storms are holding artist’s renderings of proposed changes for the camp. ____ with Charlton Park about the possibility of relocating the YMCA camp at Charlton Park. But that possibility proved economi­ cally unfeasible. Storms said, so the board hired an architect this past February, held the two-day planning session, and then had the architect draw up artist's renderings of the proposed changes. That's when the McMullins and Baums stepped in with their offer of funds. Since the camp opened in 1946, it has been well-maintained. Storms said, but "everything has aged." The renovation will "provide a new water supply, underground electrical service, septic field and gas ser­ vice." The YMCA board must give the goahead for the project at its July 20 meeting. Storms said. If the board does approve the project, a contract manager will be hired and the architects will begin designing the buildings. Construction could begin as early as October, with the hope of getting everything done by next June so camp ses­ sions don't have to be interrupted. If necessary, Storms said, camp may have to he held at a different location next summer if construction is still not com­ pleted. Baum said his family not only suppons the camp, they feel having such a facility is good for area businesses. When local companies are recruiting employees, he said, the prospective employees are very concerned about what type of facilities, such as schools, parks, etc., are available for their children, and the Y camp will be a positive draw for families. Storms said one of the plans for the ren­ ovated facility is to make the camp avail­ able in the spring and fall for school chil­ dren in kindergarten through fourth grade for one-day field trips. Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning of certain properties locat­ ed within the Township and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances m conflict herewith. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION • Rezonlng of Property In Land Section 13 A. The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the rezoning from the *C1* Office Commercial VOTE FOR EXPERIENCE!! RE-ELECT HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP QUALITY CAR CLEANING SANDY JAMES "BrinRiny; County Government Io the Community Your Vole Would Be Appreciated In the August 8th Primary District zoning classification to the *C3* General Business Distnct zoning classification of the following desenbed land in Section 13: RUTLAND CHTR TWP TRACT A. WHICH LIES WITHIN A STRIP OF LAND 250 FT IN WIDTH LYING SLY OF PARALLEL AND ADJACENT TO A U DESC AS: BEG AT 10% DiSCOUNT ON COMP. INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR.DET AILING. A PT ON THE E LI OF SEC 13-3-9; WHICH IS S 00 DEG 47-55* E 1854 88 FT FROM THE NE COR OF SD SEC 13, SD PT ALSO BEING A PT ON THE ARC OF A 7564 44 FT RADIUS CURVE OF SD CUR*'' DE-TARING , WASHING , WAXING . BUFFING ) THE LEFT; TH SWLY ALG THE ARC z9 08 FT (CHORD BEARING S 77 DEG WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLYMER SEALANT, 52 05* W Cl vnD DISTANT 1725.32 FT) TO THE PT OF VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO, MOTOR CLEANING. COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc. TANGENCY OF SD CURVE. TH S 71 DEG 19*11* W 400 FT TO PT OF ENDING ON THIS DESCRIBED LINE. RESERV­ ING THEREFROM AN EASEMENT Commonly referred to as Parcel Number 08-13-013-001-30 Rezonlng of Property In Land Section 14 Barn County Commissioner THIRD DISTRICT Rutland. Hope & Portion ol Barry Townships P*h1 lor by the linnMicf to Rc-EJcct Sandy lxrx> Cento? I UM SnuL Rd Hau.np. M, 4WI PICKUP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E.W. BUSS 616 / 945-5607 LEGAL NOTICE Node* of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT C OLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition of a mortgage made by Michael Bagley and Connie Bagley, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Aggressive Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 25. 1998. and recorded on April 29. 1998 as docu­ ment #1011149, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to Bankers Trust Company of California NA. as Custodian or Trustee, Assignee by an assignment dated August 19, 1993, which was recorded on June 19. 2000, as document #1045677. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there ts claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 77/100 dollars ($135,613.77}. including interest at Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby 13.400% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said amended by the rezoning from "C4’ Commercial Industrial mortgage and the statute in such case made and B. The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ District zoning classification to the *C3" General Business District zoning classification of the following described land in Section 14: COM NE COR NW 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 14-3-9. TH S 270 FT FOR POB; TH W 365 FT; TH S 235 FT; TH E 365 FT; TH N 235 FT TO POB. Commonly referred to as Parcel Number 08-13-014-031-10 SECTION II SEVERABILITY Should any section, clause or provision of the Ordinance be decla'ed by a Court to be invalid for any reason, such decla­ ration shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance az a whole or any part thereof, other than the section, clause of provision so declared to be invalid. SECTION III This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after publi­ cation after adoption All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed ROBIN McKENNA. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2481 HEATH ROAD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (816) 948-2194 GUN LAKE AREA SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY NOTICE: CLERICAL POSITION OPENING Due to the Civil war Reenactment 2000, the Chariton Park Recreation Area will be Closed from 9 p.m. Friday, July 21 through Sunday, July 23, and will Reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 24 Applicant must have knowledge of general office procedures, bookkeep­ ing. payroll, computer skills, plus the ability and personality to work well with the public. Preference will be given for experience and training in these areas. Send resumes to: Robert H. Monroe. Manager GLASAWA 12588 Marsh Road Shelbyville. Michigan 49344 gage mH be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on August 24. 2000. Said ptuMiises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the South Ime of Section 19. Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant 1463 feet East of the Southwest comer said Section 19, thence North 15 degrees 00 minutes East. 350 00 feet, thence East 585 feet, more or less to the centerline of Waubascon Creek, thence Southerly along said centerline of Waubascon Creek, a distance of 350 feet, more or less to said South Section Ime. thence West along said South Sectton line 585 feet more or less to the place ol beginning. Subject to roadway easement over the Southerly 33 feet for Mudd Lake Road The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate Dated July 13. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1301 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fie #200015571 Cougars (B/10) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 20. 2000 - Pag" 15 More LETTERS.. .from our readers: Newell is the best candidate Bailey has it right on local control, farming To the editor: I want to thank Jim Bailey for his views on individual rights and on wanting local control. He brought out the fact that his oppo­ nent, Gary Newel), got the Michigan Farm Bureau endorsement for two reasons. He said that Senate Bill 205. the Farm Bureau and Mr. Newell all were in favor of farming legislation and policies to be done in Lansing on a state level without any local input. He also said that the Farm Bureau and Mr. Newell were in favor of factory farms or huge corporate farms 1 was very disappointed to learn that. 1 listened to what Mr. Bailey had to say about the farmers and 1 know that he cares and is truly interested in them, but he wants us as locals to have some say in what happens in ail communities. We all need to recognize that the farmers were here first, and that we need them. But we do not need these factory or corporate farms to be allowed to be just anywhere on any farm. I would bet that most farmers would be opposed to 10,000 hogs next to their farms. 1 would oppose people moving in next to the farm and telling the farmer he had to stop doing something, unless it was environmentally unsafe. And I oppose a farmer starting an operation that will change the existing community, not just right next coor to him. but for miles around. That is why we need some local say when a community is going to be changed. Christine Schumacher. Hastings Negative campaigning must stop To the editor: It appears to me that politics in Hastings is less than honorable. This past Saturday reminded me of the stories I’ve heard of troublemakers from neighboring towns coming to Hastings to drag main street and pick fights with the locals. Mrs. Debbie Bailey and her children were downtown handing out campaign*!itcraturc and balloons when Mr. Newell and his bus load of supporters came through town. The bus stopped and honked, not once but four times, at Mrs. Bailey who appeared to be trying to ignore it. When she turned around the driver opened the door and said some­ thing to her. which I couldn’t hear. She shook her head “no” and sort of smiled, but was obviously embarrassed I felt sorry for Debbie, who lives here in Hastings, for having to withstand this type One hurdle left for new library of harassment by Mr. Newell, with his cam­ paign bus and supporters from out of tow n. Thiy should all be ashamed of them­ selves. I will not vote for any person who acts like this. A personal, embarrassing attack on Mrs. Bailey and her children is 100 percent inexcusable! As far as I’m concerned, Mr. Newell can take his money, his big fancy bus. and his rude supporters back to Saranac, which is where he is from. For the record - this happened in front of the Second Hand Comers store with plenty of other witnesses. I know the store manag­ er saw this, as well as the man at the booth for pheasants. I’m sure they would agree that what I've written is true. Appalled, outraged citizen. Lisa Townsend, Hastings Dear editor: A library is a rich community resource. Our Hastings Library offers free Internet access, books on tape, childrens picture books, free computer classes, summer read­ ing programs, large print books, reference materials, and an abundance of other resources Indeed there is something here for everyone Currently, wc arc closing in our goal of raising 3.5 million dollars to build a new and modem library facility. What a compli­ ment this is to the generous spirit of the peo­ ple in our community . One last hurdle remains: to pass the oper­ ational millage on Aug. 8. This millage will provide “adequate and stable funding" needed for the proposed new library. I’m voting yes... I hope you will too! Marly Shaw. Hastings We have a chance to say ‘yes' twice To the editor: Soon all of us will have the opportunity to vote “yes" on two wonderful, positive, com­ munity projects. On Aug. 8. we have the opportunity to say “yes” that wc are ready for a new library with expanded selections, space, and pro­ gramming. Wc have another opportunity to vote “yes” on Sept. II for the Barry County Community Center. This project is the result of a partnership between the YMCA, the Commission on Aging, and the schools. This project is being billed as the Center for Opportunity because it is that! What a wonderful concept to cre­ ate a place where little ones, young families, teenagers, parents and grandparents can all go. The proposed location, behind the high school, is perfect! Local.people can safely walk or bike there, and it\ also etfft^acccssible by car and transit. Opportunities abound for all kinds of activities, including swimming and wood­ working. The chance for networking to occur between the Community Center and the high school is especially great. Meals on LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (B vry County) THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANO ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by DWAYNE BARCROFT and KELLIE BARCROFT. Husband and Wife. Mortgagors, to FIRST FINANCE which is orga­ nized and existing under the laws of Michigan whose address is 6785 Telegraph. Wheels may be using the high school kitchen, which is a great application nf facility sharing. People of all ages will be in a campus type atmosphere where there are gyms, sports fields, pools, as well as a place for nature walks. This vote and the succeeding develop­ ment arc a wonderful opportunity to foster positive relationships between ail ages for the overall benefit of our entire community. We’ll be voting “yes’ on Aug. 8 and Sept. 11. We hope you do, too. Sally and Jeff Keller Hastings Get the News FAST on the Internet! www.jadnews.com Library is a resource of pride To the editor: Our family is planning a tnp. so I run to the library and grab the Fodor or Frommcr vacation books on what to see, do and avoid. The kids check out books to read in the car, my husband checks out some story tapes for the tnp and I grab some music to play. Wc all check out books to read once wc reach our destination. Libraries are a resource wc should take pndc in. support and use. Our new library will be built with private money and dona­ tions. Our tow nships arc being asked to pass an operational millage so wc may be includ­ ed in his great improvement Wc live in Hastings, take pride in our community. and support the Hastings Public Library and staff. Sue Doozan. Hastings VOTE * VOTE * VOTE * VOTE * VOTE * VOTE * VOTE » < O H m Linda Watson District #1 * Barry County Commissioner for: City of Hastings < o Linda is a Lifetime Resident of Hastings & Barry County < O H nt VOTE FOR EXPERIENCE Paid for by Committee to Elect L Watson. 1325 S Broadway. Hastings.MI 49058 -t tn To the editor: The voters of the 87th State House Dis­ trict (Barry and Ionia counties) have a clear choice of candidates for the Michigan House of Representatives. Gary Newell is well educated a magna cum laude college graduate with a long, strong employment record. Newell and his wife. Darlene, grew up and graduated from high school in the 87th district. They have lived both in Barry and Ionia counties. Newell is an Air Force veteran who also was a Michigan State Police commander at two different locations. He recently retired after 26 years of honorable service from the Hastings post Asa state police commander, he assisted with advising legislators who wrote related legislation. During his career, Newell regu­ larly participated in education and training activities to keep current with Michigan laws. Gary Newell is a person of great intelli­ gence. vision and integrity He clearly artic ulates his plans and carries them to comple­ tion. He is not a single issue candidate. Newell is well versed in many areas; land management and planning, education, pub­ lic safety and family concerns. Newell will continue the excellent leader­ ship of Representative Terry Geiger (term­ limited) and Bob Bender He has received the official endorsement of State Represen­ tative Terry Geiger and State Senator Joanne Emmons, the Michigan Township Associa­ tion. and the Michigan Farm Bureau. The current mayor of Hastings, Frank Campbell and the past two mayors; Mary Lou Gray­ Hart and Bill Cook have also endorsed him. The contrast is sharp. 1 he choice is clear! Gary Newell is the best candidate! John R. Fchscnfeld. Hastings Bailey understands farm problems To the editor: Land use and saving the family farm ground is a big issue, and this was discussed at the July 7 First Friday forum. Gary Newell mentioned the success of the farms out east and that maybe we should tax farms at their use and not at their best possible use. Jim Bailey didn't disagree with that, but ne said that even if the state removed all of the property taxes on the farms, it wouldn't be enough to save the farmers, he said he disagreed with the purchase of developmental rights (PDRs), and that there weren't enough dollars in the state to buy up and save the farm ground. 1 was especially interested in what Mr. Bailey said about the way to save farm ground was to save the farmer. He said that if a farmer made a good living, he wouldn't sell his ground. It was his feeling that we need to put our efforts into finding markets and ways for the family farmer to make a living and be profitable. Another point that he touched on was how is a farmer going to make a better profit if he sells his land rights? he hit the nail on the hand! A farmer might make it today if he doesn't have any mortgages or loans. But what will happen in 10 to 50 years when that farmer is gone, or he has spent all of his PDR money? If farming is not profitable, sooner or later that ground won’t be farmed. Then, as Bailey stated, all that ground will be is more or less state land. It is true, if a farmer can't make a living farming, he will sell what he has equity in to pay the bills and survive. When he can't sell his grain or livestock and make any money, he has few options left. Another twist on this is, a fanner will make more money selling for development than selling to another farmer. Consequently, he will sell for the highest dollar. We need good people in Lansing who know and understand that. I think Jim Bailey does and will fight for the farmers. Jack Lenz, Hastings Starting or Expanding a Business? Due to the expansion and :elocation of a few of our current tenants, the Hastings Industrial Incubator will be offering both manufacturing and office leases for 2000. The Hastings Industrial Incubator is a 44,600-sq.-ft. facility operated by the City of Hastings to promote the establishment of new enterprises. We offer reasonably priced leas* es in a variety of flexible conf gurations, management assistance, shared copier, fax and conference room services and access to various state and federal business assistance and loan programs. For further information or to arrange an appointment to discuss how our off ce can assist your new business, contact Joe Rahn or Mikki Purgiel at 945*6027. » NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS ♦ * VOTE ★ VOTE * VOTE * VOTE«* VOTE * VOTE Not*ce is hereby given that the Barry County Plannmg/Zoning Commission will conduct a pub­ and lic hearing on July 24. 2000. at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room ol the Courts A Law Building Bloomfield Hills. Ml 48301. Mortgagee, dated February 18. 1998. and recorded in the office of at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. The subject of the public heanng wHI be the consideration of the followtng amendment to the the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on February 24. 1998. in Document No. 1008013 of Barry County Records, which mortgage was thereafter on February 23. 1998. assigned to BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. NA., as Custodian or Trustee. 3 Park Plaza. 1 Sth Floor, Irvine. CA 92614 and recorded on July 27. 1998 m the office of the Register ot Deeds for said County of Barry in Document No 1015630 of 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: In Loving Memory of Gordy Matthews MAP CHANGE - A-4-2000 Request to rezone property in Sec. 2 of Woodland Township (see outlined area on map). BEG N 1/4 COR SEC 2 T4N R7W TH S 2D 7M 22S W 1298 08 FT TO N RAN C A O RR. TH N 54D 31M 9S W 2272.91 FT. TH S 89D 20M 2S E 588 67 FT TO POB Woodland Twp July 22,1999 EATON RD Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. al the date of this notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND ONE HUN­ DRED EIGHTEEN AND 15/100 ($117,118 15) DOLLARS including interest thereon at 10.35%per annum And no suit or proceedings at law or n equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by vrtue ot the power of sale con­ tained m said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State ot Michigan m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday. August 10. 2000 at 100 pm. said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of of Barry ts held) Which said premises are described as follows, to-wit: All that certain piece or parcel of land situ ate m Cartton Township. Barry County, and Stale of Michigan and describeu as follows to-wrt Parcel 2 Beginning at the North 1/4 Post of Section 20. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, thence East 334 feet; thence South 210 feet, thence West 334 feet; thence North 210 feet to the point of beginning Commonly referred to as 530 East Cartion Center PP #08 040 020 125-100 01 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 194BCL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period sliall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 22 20000 ELAINE W MARDIROSIAN (P33528) My husband, their father, son, brother and everyone’s friend. We think of you with love unlay But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday And the day before that. too. We think of you in silence We often speak your name. All we have are memories And your picture in a frame. Your memories are our keepsakes With which we’ll never part. God has you in his keeping. We have you in our heart. Not one day goes by without thinking of you and all of the love we once shared. We miss you so much Your boys are growing so big. You will always be our true love!! All our love—Jennifer, Andrew and Travis Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee FROM A to C-1 Ail of the above mentioned property ts located tn Barry County. Michigan Interested persons desmng to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or tn writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed tc (616) 948-4820 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a m and 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m ) Monday thru Friday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (616) 948-4830 for further information The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of pnnted materials being considered at the meeting, to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry individuals with disabilities requinng auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing of call the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 - (616) 948-4891 1373 Balfour Debbie S. Smith, Berry County Cleric Groose Point Park. Ml 48230 (313) 881-0296 (7/20) �Page 16 - The Heslinga Bennet - Thursday, July 20, 2000 COURT NEWS: Brad Bennett, 29, of Hastings, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court July 6 to spend nine months in the Barry County Jail with credit for 125 days served on his probation violation conviction. Bennett, who was serving probation on a conviction of fourth degree fleeing and eluding police, will be unsuccessfully discharged from probation at the end of his jail sentence. "He’s just totally blown off probation. He's done nothing since February of 2000," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "Perhaps he needs additional incentive to get him to under­ stand he is going to comply with proba­ tion or he is going to prison. Those are his choices." "Basically, he's been his own worst enemy," said defense attorney Jim Goulooze. Goulooze said, however, that Bennett did not pose a danger to society when he fled from police. "It was simply an effort to escape re­ sponsibility to deal with a bench war­ rant," said Goulooze, adding that "most of his offenses are the self-inflicted vari­ ety such as driving on a suspended li­ cense." Goulooze noted that Bennett has been handicapped by not having a driver's li­ cense and previous court assessments. "He has got some talent and can be a credit to society," said Goulooze. "I don't know what it will take to gel through to this young man." "I have screwed up," said Bennett. "I have done nothing violent. I did just self inflictions." "I'm sure we're ail perplexed to see someone like you with a lot of talents," said Fisher. "My concern is you have a terrible attitude and no respect for au­ thority whatsoever. "I’d think at 28, you'd have grown up by now," Fisher continued. "You behave like someone who is 15 or 16 who feels like the rules don't apply to you, who's self absorbed. You flee and elude a po­ lice officer at a high rate of speed. That puts you and a lot of people at risk. "I'm sure every judge and police offi­ cer in this county is sick of seeing you. I'm not going to devote any more of the Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 FIRE YOUR LANDLORD: Let us help you grt your own home. All credit situations considercd. Toll free 877-665-7324, STILL RENTING? Let us help you with your new dream home and the down payment. Call toll free 877-665-B24. LAB, BLACK AKC PUPS, 7 week* old, de wormed, 1 male, 1 female, $250.623-4493 Slickcraft speedboat with 40hp. Johnson motor, $1300; 1973 Iton dually with 11* Dd Ray camper, great for deer hunting or camping, $2300, 616-90-3665, can be seen on Powell Rd. 5 YEAR OLD R.C.A. RE­ FRIGERATOR 31 1/4 a 67, excellent condition. $300. Call 616-948-8507. Help Waah tl CONTRACTORS WANTED: Contractors including minority & female needed for Barry County to bid on community development block grant eligablc homes for its Home Improve­ ment program. Must be lead based paint certified. 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Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. probation office's resources to trying to change your attitude." POLICE BEAT: In other recent court business: • Charles David Hancock, 48, of Hickory Corners, was found guilty of probation violation and was ordered to continue serving his six-month jail sentenced ordered on Nov. 11,1999. Hancock had filed a motion to be released from jail due to an alleged stroke suffered shortly after his sentence on a conviction of possession of marijuana. • Angela McKee, 33, of Hastings, pleaded no contest to one count of aggravated stalking for allegedly following and harassing her former boyfriend, who worked al the Kalamazoo psychiatric hospital where she had been a patient. The victim lives in Prairieville Township, where she was accused of showing up at his home on more than one occasion. McKee was sentenced to 253 days in the Barry County Jail, with credit for 253 days served. She was not ordered to spend time on probation or to pay fines and costs, according to her court file. • Karrie Cross, 32, of Nashville, was ordered to serve one year on probation while her sentence on a charge of malicious destruction of property is delayed until July 12, 2001. One count of assault with a dangerous weapon for allegedly using a pipe to strike a male victim on Feb. 24 in Maple Grove Township was dismissed. If convicted of that charge. Cross could have been sentenced to a maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or a $2,000 fine. The malicious destruction charge stems from Cross allegedly destroying the victim's television, stereo system, front door, widows and a motorcycle and carries a maximum possible penalty of five years in prison and or a $10,000 fine. A restitution hearing is scheduled for Sept. 1. • Thomas Rinkevich, 37, of Wayland, was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served on his conviction of obtaining the controlled substance, Vicodin, by fraud on May 3 in Hastings. He was also entered to spend one year on probation. A second, identical charge was dismissed. • Jason Anway of Kentwood was sentenced to seven months in the Barry County Jail with credit for two days served and two years probation on his conviction of third offense drunk driving. He was charged after he was found to be driving with a blood alcohol content over the legal limit of .10 on Deep Lake Road in Yankee Springs Township on April 22. He was ordered to pay a $500 fine and $1,000 in court costs and no license sanctions appeared to have been imposed, according to his Circuit Court file. Anway was previously convicted of operating while impaired on May 14, 1993 and of drunk driving on Dec. 2, 1996. COUNCIL, continued from page 2 Monday, July 24, at City Hall council chambers. • Learned from Fire Chief Roger Caris that the city’s new fire truck is expected to arrive Aug. 4. • Approved several requests from the Barry County Area Chamber of Com­ merce to accommodate the annual Sidewalk Days from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the downtown Friday, July 14, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. July 15. The accommodations include hanging a ban­ ner. allowing the sale of merchandise on the sidewalks for the two days, closing Jefferson Sr .ret for the duration of the sales and providing picnic tables. • Referred to city staff a request from residents on East Francis Street for im­ provements on that dead-end street. • Granted permission for Jim and Becky Lumbert to put up a tent in Tyden Park for a family reunion Sunday, July 23. • Approved a request from the YMCA of Barry County and Hastings Youth Council to use the softball field Monday, Tuesday at Fish Hatchery Park for coed league play from Aug. 22 through Oct. 28. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 Boy foils kidnapping attempt IRVING TOWNSHIP — Two men in their early 20s driving a green/blue Pontiac Sunbird with a red stripe on the side attempted to kidnap an 11-year-old boy July 13, according to Michigan State Police from the Hastings post. Police said the boy, who lives on Hammond Road, had ridden his bike to a location on Brown Road and was waiting to meet someone when the incident occurred between 2:20 and 2:40 p.m. The driver of the Sunbird stopped and told the boy to get in the car, police said. The boy refused, and the driver got out of the car. The boy then pulled a Swiss army knife out of his pocket, opened it, and told the driver to leave, police said. A male passenger was sitting in the back seal of the vehicle. When the boy pulled out the knife, police said, the driver got back in the vehicle and left. Woman arrested on drug charges HASTINGS — A 38-year-old Hastings woman was arrested July 11 on charges of possessing cocaine and marijauna. Deborah M. Sprague of South Jefferson turned herself in to police after lab reports showed that substances discovered by police during a search of her apartment May 29 were marijuana and cocaine. Police were in the home responding to a report of domestic violence when they spotted some of the drugs and then obtained permission from Sprague to search the apartment, according to Mike Leedy of the Hastings Police Department. A preliminary exam is set for July 26 on the cocaine possession charge, and a pretrial is set for the same date on the marijuana possession charges. CD player reported stolen FREEPORT — Michigan State Police from the Hastings post report the theft of a $150 CD player from a vehicle parked on Division near Irving Road. The theft was reported July 11 at 11:38 a.m. There are no suspects in the case. Cash, jewelry stolen from home THORNAPPLE TWP. — Thieves apparently found a spare key to a home on Robertson Road July 11 and used it to enter the home and steal approximately $125 worth of jewelry and $110 in cash, according to Michigan State Police from the Hastings post. A total of $100 of the cash was in rolled change. The theft occurred sometime between 9:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Child abuse case under Investigation JOHNSTOWN TWP. — Michigan State Police from the Hastings post are investigating the suspected child abuse of a 7-year-old. The child was alleged to have been assaulted by a relative July 8 at the child's Fruin Road residence. The incident was reported to police July 12. No further details of the incident were available at press time. Thefts from Middle Lake boats reported CARLTON TW^yrrjfojir wuwuxiyi wo batteries were taken from three boat, moared at resident*'otfTWiddle ISke.VttMding W Michigan State Mice from the Hastings post. The thefts were reported July 12 and occurred sometime during the preceding evening. Two of the boats belonged to residences on Gaskill Road and one to a residence on Lower Lake Road. The gas cans and batteries were together valued at $300. Indecent exposure complaint made YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A woman visiting one of the Yankee Springs State Park beaches July 13 complained to Michigan State Police from the Hastings post that a male indecently exposed himself to her. The women told police that wl»en the male, who was wearing very short running shorts, sat down next to her, a portion of the male's anatomy was exposed. Police investigated the incident but no arrest was made. Unruly bikers visit gas station HASTINGS — Some 25 biken descended on the Citgo Station at the comer of Broadway and Woodlawn in Hastings July 14 shortly before 9 a.m„ according to Hastings City Police, and became unruly when they were told there was no public restroom they could use. Some bikers were observed urinating in the parking lot, an employee of the gas station told police. A police officer directed the bikers to use the facilities al Bob King Park. However, police said, some of the bikers stayed al the gas station to fix a broken motorcycle. When the gas station manager complained that they were blocking the parking lol and delivery trucks, police again asked the bikers to leave, which they did. Truck bed damaged by fire HASTINGS — The rear bed of a 1999 Toyota truck caught fire July 14 in the parking lot of Glik's. according to Hastings City Police. The incident occurred al 12:39 p.m. Police attempted to put the blaze out with a fire extinguisher, but were unable to do so. and the Hastings Fire Department was called in. The car was a leased vehicle being driven by a Grand Rapids couple. ... . . . The fire, which was started by a propane torch with its switch in the on position, did approximately $1,500 in damage to the vehicle, according to fire department pr-rsonnel. Middleville jet skier injured YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. — A 26-year-old Middleville man was injured July 13 when he fell off his jet ski while riding on Payne Lake, according to deputies from the Manne Division of the Barry County SherifTs Department. Jody Chapin of Rock Avenue told deputies he was wake jumping on the north end of the lake around 8 p.m. when he misread the wake and was thrown from the jet ski. His lower legs struck the rear of the watercraft, resulting in lacerations that required seven stitches, deputies said. Chapin was treated al Pennock Hospital. Middleville teens caught joyriding HASTINGS — A 15-yeir-old Middleville youth and 14-year-old Hastings youth were caughi joyriding in downlown Hastings at 3:19 a.m. July 17 in * vehlc'c ““ 14-ycar-old took without permission from his father's Grange Road residence, according to Hastings City Police. .. A 15-year-old girl was riding in the vehicle, but was not charged with anything. Charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle (joyriding) and operating a motor vehicle without a license are being sought in juvenile court against the 15-year-old. who was driving the car. . Charges of violating curfew and possibly violating probation are being sought against the 14-ycar-old. police said. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 20. 2000 - Page 17 One home a total loss LEGAL NOTICES Fires reported in several area homes A Tire July 14 destroyed a one-story ranch home at 5415 Marsh Road, accord­ ing to Dan Boulter of the Orangeville Township Fire Department. Firefighters were called to the scene at 2:33 p.m. and worked for an hour before getting the blaze under control. They stayed another 2-1/2 hours, according to Boulter. The home and contents were valued at $140,000. Boulter said the exact cause of the fire has yet to be determined. The slate fire marshal was called in to help with the investigation. POLICE BEAT: ...continued from page 16 Man hurt while water skiing YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. — A 36-year-old Farmington Hills man pulled a hamstring when he fell while water skiing on Gun Lake July 15, Barry County Sheriffs deputies from the Manne Division said. Larry Kabrink was being towed by Donald Ham of Byron Center when the accident occurred at 1 p.m., deputies said. Kabrink was treated at Pennock Hospital. Man held for 3rd offense drunk driving BALTIMORE TWP. — Barry County Sheriffs deputies arrested Robert Madden Jr., 46, of Delton July 12 for third offense drunk driving, which is a felony. Deputies said they stopped Madden after they observed him driving al a high rate of speed on M-37 near Lawrence Road at 10:45 p.m. A preliminary breath test indicated Madden was legally intoxicated. Madden was charged with a felony because he had two prior offenses, one in 1997 and one in 1999, for impaired driving. Boy apprehended in attempted burglary HASTINGS — An 11-year-old Hastings youth was charged with attempted burglary July 12 after he admitted trying to break into Sports Cards Unlimited on Jefferson so he could steal Pokemon cards, according to Hastings City Police. The youth, wearing all black clothing, was observed riding his bicycle down State Street by Hastings patrolman Josh Sensiba, who caught up with the youth near the Hastings City Bank. The boy was carrying pruning shears, which he admitted he tried to use to cut the lock to the store's front door. The boy said he'd tried unsuccessfully to break into the shop three limes previously, police said. Two rings stolen from home HASTINGS — Two rings with a combined value of $5,980 were stolen from a Madison Street home, Hastings City Police report. The 52-year-old owner of the rings told police she kept the jewelry in a certain location in her home and when she went to get the rings July 13, she found them missing. One was a 14-carat diamond ring with matching diamond wedding band valued at $975, and the other a diamond solitaire ring valued at $5,005. Domestic violence charges sought No one was at the residence when the fire started. Boulter said. The residents returned home to find smoke coming from the home's windows. Orangeville firefighters were assisted by the Thomapple Township, Manin and Prairieville/Pme Lake fire depanments. Smaller fires were also reported by other departments in the area last week: • A fire in the basement of a home lo­ cated at 535 W. Bond in Hastings did approximately $10,000 in damage to the home's structure and about $20,000 in damage io the home's contents July 11. Most of the damage was from smoke, according to personnel from the Hastings Fire Department. The fire was reported at 7:30 a.m. It started on the basement landing, fire per­ sonnel said, where paint cans and card­ board boxes were stored. Cause of the fire was undetermined. • A fire in a clothes dryer located in the basement of a home on 303 E. Blair, Hastings, at 5:30 p.m. July 11 destroyed the dryer, which was valued at $300. The fire began when the dryer's drum mal­ functioned, according to personnel from the Hastings Fire Department. • Approximately $100 in damage was done to a home located at 1375 S. M-43 July 16 when some boxes stored under the basement stairway caught fire at around 3:30 p.m., personnel from the Hastings Police Department reported. NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a pubic heanng for the following TABLED CASE NUMBER V-35-98 • GuH Pont Development Co. LLC. (applicant); David Church LOCATION On Sylvan Court off Hickory Rd on the South side between Budd and West Shore Dr in Sec 30. Johnstown Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to recon­ struct an existing road way that will not conturm to the private road requirements CASE NUMBER V 32-2000 Robert & Dona M Johnson, (applicant) LOCATION At 4295 Pickerel Cove. Gun Lake, off Marsh Road in Sec 6. Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to enclose an existing deck that is too close to the front lot line 29 ft. (the minimum is 35 ft.) and also lo an existing house that is too close to the side lot Ime 4.7 ft. (the minimum is 6 ft), in the RL-1 zoning district. CASE NUMBER V-32-2000 Win Steward. (applicant) LOCATION At 356 Leach Lake off Bachman Road in Sec. 32. Carlton Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a variance to erect an addition 19.1 x 36 ft. with a height of 20 feet to the peak and with addition to the existing building the total square footage is 1816.05 (the maximum is 1024 sq. ft. and the maximum height is 16 ft. to Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554. NURSE NEEDED For a busy Hastings physicians office. Send resumes to: Ad# 125 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058 RL-1 zoning district. CASE NUMBER V-34-2000 - Gorge and Jane Mena, (applicant) LOCATION: AT 12810 W 9 Mite Rd . Rawwell, on the Northeast corner of Dennison Road and Nine Mile Road. Sec. 18. Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE. Requesting a variance to erect a roofed porch 9 ft. 2 inches x 14 ft. 6 inches that • Minor damage was done to a home located at 314 Cleveland in Nashville when a toaster oven caught fire in the home's kitchen, according to Nashville Fire Chief Bill Wilson. A youth living in the home discovered the fire when a smoke detector woke him up. The youth pul the fire out with a garden hose, Wil­ son said. The fire was discovered at ap­ proximately 9:30 a.m. • Nashville firefighters put out a fire in the living room of a home located at 105 Sherman Street, Chief Wilson said. The fire occurred July 15 at 5:42 p.m. Wilson said an electrical malfunction was the most likely cause of the blaze. The home mostly suffered smoke damage, Wilson said. • Woodland firefighters reported a fire in a John Deere farm combine July 13 at 5:42 p.m. at a farm on Jordan Road. Fire Chief Tom Clark said a build-up of chaff caused the fire, which damaged some in­ ternal parts of the combine. no will be 32 ft. from road right of way (the minimum is 50 ft. from road right of way) and to an existing house that is also too dose to the side lot line 16 ft. (the minimum ts 18 ft.) in the AR zoning district. CASE NUMBER V-35-2000 Jason and Melanie Kubasiak. (applicant). LOCATION At 13633 Hutchinson Rd . on the East side of Hutchinson Rd.. between Mud Lake Rd. and Fruin Rd . in Sec. 23. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a detached garage 32x40 ft. doser to the side lot line zero (0) feet (the minimum is 20 ft.) and to go doser to the road right of way 30 ft. than allowed (the minimum is 50 ft. from road right of way) in the AR zoning district. CASE NUMBER V 36 2000 - Richard and Theresa Emmerling. (applicant). LOCATION At 229 Mill Lake Road, of! Jones Road in Sec. 21. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a variance to erect a 30x40 fl. single family home with a 20x25 ft. (the minimum is 35 ft.) and too close to the side lot tine 6.8 ft. and 7.4 ft. on the SW side (the min­ imum is 11 ft.) in the RL-1 zoning distrid. CASE NUMBER V-37-2000 - Nancy A. Archer. (applicant). J1O •j IsouxariD .c-f- ■' comas -A booH ” LOCATION: Al 172 E. Hickory Rd . on PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a deck 21 18 x 12.65 x 16.2 x 9 35 ft. that is too dose to the East side lot Ime 4.21 fl. and 5.87 ft. 'Relay for Life' is Aug. 11-12 (the minimum is 6 ft.) and too dose to the road right of way 14.82 ft. (the minimum is 50 ft. from road right of way) and is attached to an existing This year's Barry County Relay for Life will be held Friday and Satur­ day, Aug. 11 and 12, at the Hastings High School athletic field. Businesses, hospitals, churches, social and civic groups, neighbor­ hoods and families form teams of 10 or more members and then for 24 hours a representative from each team will walk or jog on the track at scheduled times, usually for an hour. The participants collect donations and pledges to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The 24-hour relay fund-raising event begins at 6 p.m. Friday each year with a special "Victory Lap" for cancer survivors. A luminary cere­ mony is scheduled for 9:30 that evening, in remembrance of those who have battled or lost to cancer. For more information about donat­ ing or participating, call Donna Long at 948-8591 or Marcia Mellen at 948-9025. MEETING DATE August 8. 2000 TIME: 7:30 p.m PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Law Building at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. Site inspection of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring lo present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned lime and place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (616) 948-4820. The variance applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office located at 220 West Street in Hastings. Ml 49058 during the hours ot 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (616) 948-4830 for fur­ ther information The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meetmg/hearing Debbie S. Smith. Barry County Clerk (7/20) Decedent's Estate File No. 2000-22909-DE Estate of JAMES EDWARD WENDT. Deceased Date of birth. July 18. 1937 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. JAMES EDWARD WENDT, who lived at 12888 M-89, Ptainwed, Michigan 49080 died May 20. 2000 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all clams against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Margaret A Rice, named personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court St.. Sle. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal repre­ sentative within 4 months after the date of publi­ cation of this notice. July 13. 2000 Catherine C. Metzler (P38690) 425 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 616'226 2950 Margaret A. Rice 4219 Pine Knoll Kalamazoo. Ml 49004 616/349-5184 (7/20) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate File No. 2000-22921-DE Estate of Roland M. Furrow. Date of birth: 6­ 17-1912. TO ALL'QREDHioaS" । NOTICE H OF CREDITORS: Furrow, M. who y Woodland Football Sign-up : The decedent lived at 1417 S. Jefferson. Hastings. Michigan, died January 13, 2000. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Roland M. Furrow, II, named personal representative or proposed persona! representative, or to both the probate court at 735 personal representative within 4 months after the Date: 7-10-00 Roland M. Furrow, II 735 W Green Hastings. Ml 49058 945-4256 (7/20) Mortgage Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT!NG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard T. Williams. A Mamed Man and Tamie R. Williams. His Wife, to Capstone Mortgage Corp., mortgage, dated December 4, 1998 and recorded December 15. 1998 in Document No. 1022375. Barry County Records said mortgage is now held by Bankers Trust Company of California, N.A., as Trustee by The Provident Bank an Ohio Banking Corporation d/b/a Provident Consumer Financial Services, attorney in fact by assignment dated June 14. 2000 and recorded on June 23. 2000 in Document No. 1045871, Barry County Records. There ts claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Six and 04/100 Dollars ($152,166.04) including interest at the rate of 13.3% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m 4th through 8th grade Hastings Charter Township ::: When: Thursday 7/27/2000 -6:30 p.m. 885 River Road : :: Where: Woodland Park Pavilion Fees: In Town - $36; Out of Town - $40; Hastings, Ml 49058 Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS date of publication of this notice. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 '< Stet, of Michigan on the SE corner; on the SW corner 3 ft. on the NW comer and 2.5 ft. (the minimum is 6 fl.) in the RL-1 zoning district. Hastings Charter Township (7/20) W. Green. Hastings and the named/proposed Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael list their qualifications in a letter to: (616) 694-6055 Clifford Stantz, Trustee c/o Karen A McCarty. Esq 200 W Allegan St Otsego. Ml 49078 (616)694-6055 house that is too dose to the road right of way 21.34 ft. and too dose to the side lot lines 3.3 ft. Individuals with disabilities, requiring auxfliary aids or services should contact the County of Hastings City Library Board. Any interested person should Karen A McCarty (P36401) 200 West Allegan Street Otsego. Ml 49078 Roland Uldriks Rd in Sec 29, Johnstown Twp. We are seeking a resident to represent the Township on the 49078. named Trustee or to both the probate court at 220 W Court St. Ste 302. Hastings. Ml 49085 ind the named'proposed personal repre­ sentative within 4 months after the date of publi­ cation of this notice 7/12/2000 that would be too dose to the front lot line 15 ft. upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. * daxns aganst the Trust writ be forever barred unless presented to Clifford Stantz. c/o Karen A McCarty. Esq . 200 W Allegan. Otsego. Ml attached garage with 2 decks (1 on the front and the other on the rear of the house, both 5 x40 ft.) Brown, the County Administrator at 220 West Please ... Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF CREDITORS Decedent s Trust In the matter of Katherine Stantz Revocable Living Trust Date of bxth 8/14/1918 TO ALL CREDITOR'; NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Katherine Stantz. who lived at 12724 Boniface Point. Ptawwel. Michigan 49080 died 5/1/2000 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all peak) to an existing building that is too dose to the side lot line 2.4 ft and the new addition will be 3.69 ft. and 3.96 ft. (the minimum is 6. ft.) in the South side of Hickory Rd between Budd Rd. and HASTINGS — A 26-year-old Hastings man who threw two packs of cigarettes at his cx-wife at her East Street residence and threatened io hit her was arrested on domestic violence charges, according lo Hastings City Police. The incident occurred July 16, authorities said. According to personnel al Barry County District Court, as of Wednesday afternoon the man had not yet been arraigned. Police said the man and his ex-wife had been arguing about discipline of the children and other issues and the argument escalated until the ex-wife called police. Stet. ol Michigan Ml in Barry on August 17. 2000 The premises are located m the Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thomapple Township, Barry County. Michigan, described as Commencing at the East 1/4 Corner of Said Section, thence South 00 Degrees 05 minutes 24 seconds West 1054.72 feet along the East Line of Said Southeast 1/4; Thence South 89 Degrees : 8th Grade - $45 : $10 Late Sign-up Fee the North Line of Noffke Drive (66 foot wide) to Any questions, please call Kyle Chase at 367-4429 the Point of Beginning, Thence South 89 Degrees 06 minutes 54 seconds West 221.00 feet along 06 minutes 54 seconds West 1917.44 feet along sad North Lme. Thence North 02 Degrees 46 F Happy Wilkinson minutes 55 seconds East 327.67 feet along the East Line of Golden Bluff Estates No. 1; Thence si fiy a i ARMoiTt {■ I f I XRM County Commission w r sv Ml \l I\l \ll / g. (616)367-4174 North 89 Degrees 06 minutes 54 seconds East 200 04 feet. Thence South 00 Degrees 53 min­ utes 06 seconds East 327 0 feet to the Point of Beginning. Subject to a private easement for pub­ lic utilities over the South 10 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property ts determined abandoned in accordance wrth MCLA rote for my son, Tom, August §600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale Dated, uuly 6. 2000 ORLANS ASSOCIATE PC Attorneys District #1; City of Hastings for Bankers Trust Company of California. N.A.. as Trustees Paid for by the Tom Wilkinson Committee 328 W. Court St.; HASTINGS MI 49058 As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 A- (248) 457-1000 Fie No 210 0018 (8/3) �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 20. 2000 RULING, continued from page 1 Staley had a criminal history and was on parole for a previous Allegan County conviction of delivery and manufacture of cocaine when he was charged with aggravated stalking. Crowley had called Staley "a ticking time bomb ready to do violence and injury to those he may come in contact with." While awaiting that sentence hearing, Staley escaped from the Barry County Jail on July 3, 1994, and stayed in contact with Goulooze while on the lam though Goulooze did not know his whereabouts, he said. The Barry County Prosecutor’s Office agreed not lo charge him with jail escape if he would turn himself in to authorities. "He agreed because he knew he would have a better chance on appeal and I went out to Gun Lake and got him," said Goulooze. “He was never a threat to the community. He’s not the bad guy he’s been made out lo be." Goulooze added that none of Staley's three previous convictions, which included receiving and concealing stolen property, attempted larceny and malicious destruction of property, were assaultive types of crimes. However, Judge James Fisher pointed out at the 1996 re-sentence hearing that Staley had been convicted of misdemeanor crimes such as assault and battery in 1986 aggravated assault in 1987 and the current case of aggravated stalking where he "threatened to kill the defendant on numerous occasions." According to Enslen, the aggravated stalking statute is too broad and would make criminals out of news reporters for seeking out the news and sales people for trying to make a living. Quoting a previous appellate decision in People versus White, Enslen said that court’s interpretation of the stalking statute's phrases "constitutionally protected activity" and "conduct that serves a legitimate purpose" is "so limited that it allows application of the statue to core First Amendment conduct." Enslen wrote in his opinion. He went on to explain that "the vagueness of the statute chills the exercise of First Amendment freedoms because it potentially subjects those who exercise these rights to criminal prosecution. "The stale of Michigan may certainly criminalize stalking, but it may not do so at the expense of the First Amendment." "It seems to me," said Judge Fisher in his 1996 ruling, "that the reason for the stalking law is to prevent people like Mr. Staley from acting out on their threats before they are able to commit the completed crime." Goulooze agreed that a stalking law should exist in Michigan, but behavior which constitutes stalking should be redefined. "It’s very broad," he said. "There’s no question there needs to be a stalking law. The slate needs to respond to the needs of society." Goulooze added that the iaw as it stands does not apply to a case such as Staley's because he feels it is nothing more than a case of "misuse of a telephone," he said. Staley's father, Robert Staley of Hope Township, declined to comment on the issue In addition to Crowley, Barry County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava "The vagueness of the statute chills the exercise of First Amemdment freedom because it potentially subjects those who exercise these rights to criminal presecution." ■ -Judge Richard Enslen was also unavailable Wednesday. Defton man Jerry Staley, right, could be released from prison it a federal court ruling handed down Fnday which rendered the stalking law unconstitutional is upheld by a United States Circuit Court. At left is defense attorney Jim Goulooze (Banner file photo) BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS OFFERED! for comment 2000 GMC YUKON SLE REBA TES JUST ANNOUNCED 2500 Air, 5.3L V-8, CD/Cassetfe, Premium Smooth Ride Suspension, Trailer Pkg. •WMW7H 12K/YI $399 W File No. 2000-22923-NC In the matter of Aaron Michael Oexter. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUD­ whose address(es) are unknown and whose REBATE interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: ING TAKE NOTICE On August 3rd. 2000 at 8 30 a.m., in the Family Division Courtroom. 220 W. Court St.. Ste 302. Hastings. Mi before the W MONTH' 0RS434 MONTH" $1500 : 1500 1 REBATE $2,995 OUT Of POCKET ”45 MONTH. 12K/W. $2,995 OUT OF POCKET Hi Dreisbach MB Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck SALTS HOUKS: Call (616) 948-8000 Today StKCUffiHS; or toll free Ya* Exhctatkhs s a Fault Tooman.' Mon 4 Wed 8-7 Tub, Thu I Fri 8-5 1-888-494-5539 Honorable Richard H Shaw. Judge, a hearing wW be held on the petition for change of name of Aaron Michael Oexier to Aaron Michael Hants. This change of name is net sought for fraudulent Uon&WedirtH8 Tue, Thu 4 Fn until 6 Saturday until 2 B8C 0REE8KX NEW CM MSWJESOENT DON GENTRY. USED CAR MGR • D*Vf WN1EY, BUSINESS MGR CHR6SRVERMAN SALES • PETE SMTIH SMB • TONY URSON. SALES LOCALLY OWNED A OPWATW 328 North Michigan Avenue Hastings; Michigan 49058 TVietf Excwnte Probate Court Barry County Circuit Court-Family Division PUBUCAT1ON OF NOTIC E 000 LEASE NOW FOR Bucket Seats, Rear Heat & State of Michigan July 12. 2000 Aaron Michael Oexier P.O. box 102 Bellevue. Ml 49021 (7/20) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage, made by GREGORY G. PHILLIPS, a single man. whose address ts 5980 Chief Noonday Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058. as Mortgagor to DOROTHY BARTON, a single woman, whose address is 409 East Woodlawn Apt 1. Hastings. Michigan 49058 and DENNIS BARTON, a single man. whose address is 4548 Seaberg Road. Zephyr HAs. Florida 33541. as Don't Get Thrown For A Loop Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck Whe&e Exceeding Your Expectations SEE DREISBACH! is a Family Tradition." Mortgagees Dated March 17. 1995. and recorded m the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and the State of Michigan, on March 21. 1995. in Uber 826 of Mortgages on Pages 971 and 972. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice for principal and interest, the sum of Three Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety-four Dollars and thirty-four cents ($3794.34) with interest at the rate of 9.00% And no proceedings having bven instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the Power of Sate con­ tained m said Mortgages, and m pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the above said Mortgages, will be foreclosed by a sale of the parcel of the premises therein described, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary. at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. County of Barry. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court m and for said County, on the 10th day of August. 2000. at 1:00 p.m.. Eastern Standard Time, of said day and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as afores-Jd then 91 SUBURBAN 4X4 97 MONTANA EXCELLENT CONDITION IN & OUT, DUAL A/C, SILVERADO PKG. LEATHER, POWER SLIDER, CD, FULLY LOADED due on said Mortgages, together with interest payable al the rate of 9.00%. together with late fees, legal costs, attorneys fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; which said SAVE premises are described in said Mortgage, as fol­ lows. to-wrt: THE SOUTH 742.50 FEET ON THE SOUTH ONE-HALF. NORTHWEST ONE QUARTER. SECTION 17. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. LYING WEST OF GLASS CREEK. EXCEPT COMMENCING AT THE WEST ONE QUARTER POST OF SECTION 17. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. THENCE NORTH 300 FEET. THENCE 99 CHEVY 2500 X-CAB SILVERADO LS eooo v e. lutmm. one owkb. l*e ww. hard tg rno 98 FORD RANGER SPLASH 94 GMC 1500 4X4 93 CHEVY ASTRO AWD 5 SPEED. CO. EXCELLENT OONDOKMI 350. LOADED. LOW MIS. EXCELLENT CONDmON LT PKG. CO. DUAL AR EAST 150 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 300 FEET. THENCE WEST 150 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPT COMMENCING WEST ONE QUARTER POST OF SECTION 17. THENCE NORTH 33 RODS FOR POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE EAST 352 FEET. THENCE NORTH 165 FEET. THENCE WEST 352 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 165 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE EAST 156 FEET THENCE NORTH 266 FEET. THENCE WEST 156 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 266 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING The period of redemption will be six (6) months from the date of sale M OIOS SILHOUETTE OLS 95 CADILLAC DEVILLE lUTXR 4 DOOR CO DUK VC MORE LEATHER. FULLY LOADED. LOW MILES GORGEOUS! S18,995 Dated June 20. 2000 DOROTHY BARTON AND DENNIS BARTON. 99 CHEVY SILVERADO 4X4 97 OLDS REGENCY X CAB 3RD DOOR. 5300 V-8 REDUCED 3800 V8 LEATHER. AU LUXURY OPTIONS ONLY ONLY 8 s21,995 S)^*14.??5 501 WEST STATE STREET HASTINGS. Ml 49058 BY Timothy L Tromp (P41571) ALL PAYMENTS FIGURED « ZERO DOWN, ADD TAXES & PLATES ONLY ~~ ‘ 7 . ’ Mortgagees. DRAFTED BY TIMOTHY L TROMP. PC P41571 : ............. .. -^l • t-W* Attorney for Dorothy Barton and Dennis Barton (7/27) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-07-27.pdf 28b09896eef31f15077d1a3c411a853d PDF Text Text L'jt Friday9 is July 28 Is liger Woods greatest golfer? See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 10 Stalker fights request for stay See Story on Page 16 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 I II til II lllll QOjOO/OO TINGS HASTINGS f PL'EUC LIBRARY Ml 49058-189? VOLUME 147, NO. 30 News Briefs Depot Day set for Saturday The eighth annual Depot Day will start at 10 a.m. Saturday. July 29, in downtown Lake Odessa. There will be no admission to the day's events, which will include food, ice cream, entertainment, dis­ plays and awards presentations. The family of Ermal G. Garlinger, owners of the Lake Odessa Produce Company, will be recognized at 1 p.m. and the annual Janie Rodriguez Award will be presented at 2. Enter­ tainment will include the Stage Dancers, yodeler Donna Nyland, singer Laura Smith, the Teresa Pash Band and the thunder Root Clog- Pro-gun rights rally Is Friday A pro-Second Amendment rally will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, July 28. at the Barry County Conserva­ tion Club, 1180 Cook Road, Hast­ ings. Those interested in the gun rights issue are invited to come bear local and state candidates speak on the is­ sues. Those scheduled to appear and speak include State Rep. Terry Geiger and two men who are vying to succeed him. Jim Bailey and Gary Newell. The event, sponsored by the Ted Nugent United Sportsmen of Amer­ ica, Brassicols and the Barry County Citizens for Second Amendment and Firearms Rights, also is intended to present information on "What you can do to help defend the Second Amendment as nobly as it has pro­ tected us for more than 200 years," according to a spokesperson. ■ For more information, call 795­ 4457 or (616) 241-8263. Top Homemaker is Susie Butler Susie Butler, a Nashville resident who has many titles, has been crowned Barry County Homemaker of the Year at the County Fair's Ladies Day event. As part of her reign, Susie will compete for the state homemaker ti­ tle at the Michigan State Fair in September. She also was awarded a $100 prize from the Fair Board. Butler, Maple Grove Township Clerk since 1984 and the wife of dairy farmer Alvin Butler, is mother to three children and grandmother to three. Two Hastings area residents, Deb­ bie Bailey and Kathy Jo Carpenter, tied for runner-up status in the homemaker competition. They each received a $50 prize and several gifts, including hand-woven baskets. Last year, no second place awards were given. Beth Broadhurst of Delton was the 1999 Barry County Homemaker of the Year. (Additional) News Briefs (appear on page 2) ANNER THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2000 What’s killing fish in Jordan, Tupper lakes? by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Something is wrong in Jordan and Tupper Lakes, as dead fish litter the water and wash up on the shores of the lakeside residents* homes, like so many leaves in the fall. Parents are hesitant to let their children swim in the lake and people are afraid to eat the fish they catch. There also have been reports of dead beaver, dead muskrats, dead turtles and dead water birds. Lifeguards at the beach said the dock is usually filled with seagulls when they report to work. But Monday and Tuesday, the docks were empty of gulls and the lake was empty of children. A concerned resident who asked to remain anonymous took this reporter on a boat tour of the two lakes Monday. I saw first hand the hundreds of speckled bass or crappies floating on the lake. There was an occasional larger fish, blotched and bloated lyit g on the water. He said it is mostly the spe.-s for now because they are the most fragile but the bigger fish will follow the fate of the specs. As we passed in front of the homes, many residents were in their yards raking up dead fish or on their docks, netting them for disposal. We passed Shirley Stuart's home at the east end of Jordan Lake and she was out in the yard looking at the lake and shaking her head sadly. "I don't understand it. There arc so many dead fish. I've been here 30 years. I’ve never seen it so bad." My guide said he has been fishing Jordan and Tupper Lakes for many years — so many years in fact he has a name for many of the old luggers he often sees in his favorite fishing spots. But this year he said the bass he catches have tumors on them and he wouldn't consider eating them. As we toured around the lake, he and his companion commented on the condition of the two lakes. "Jordan is a dying lake," he said. "The lake bottom looks like a desert, there is no vegetation." Looking over the edge of the boat, I could see a few clumps of vegetation floating in the lake, bu» no weeds growing on the bottom. He said he was concerned about the water fowl that are eating the fish. As we rounded the west end of Jordan Lake we could sec five blue heron looking for their lunch. We also passed by ducks bobbing in the water. He said the ducks usually fly or scoot away but these just stayed where they were. "People arc blind to the fact of what is going on. They think the lake should be like a big swimming pool with no plants. But the plants arc part of the food chain. They are necessary for oxygen so the .fish can breathe." He blamed the fish kill in part on the spraying done by Professional Lake Management (PLM), a company that is hired by the Jordan Lake-Lake Board to spray Jordan Lake occasionally for weed control. The most recent treatment for algae was last Tuesday July 18. "But it is more than that." he said. As we went up the channel and into Tupper Lake, the dead fish were will prevalent. We passed a dead woodchuck floating in the water. "Tupper Lake is not treated for algae and it flows into Jordan Lake. So it must be something else," he said. Looking into the water, I could see the difference between the two lake bottoms, one barren of vegetation and one with visible weeds. See LAKES, continued page 2 "I don't understand it There are so many dead fish. I've been here 30 years. I've never seen it so bad." Charge! A Confederate invasion of Winchester, Va. was the recreation presented last Saturday and Sunday by more than 1.200 Civil War re enactors at Historic Charlton Park village near Hastings. The event was revamped this year to give visitors a more realistic portrayal of an actual Civil War battle, based on historical facts on the village green. The battle involved not only infantry, artillery and cavalry units but also sharqfhooters,joctors and civilians getting into the act. Townships expect heavy turnouts Library millage proponents optimistic by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Proponents of library millage requests in Rutland and Hastings charter town­ ships believe there is a good chance the millages will be passed. They say they have been getting positive feedback from township residents they've contacted. Both townships art asking for 1.6 mills, or $1.60 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, for the next 10 years, begin­ ning in the year 2000. If passed, the in­ creases would show up on township resi­ dents' December tax bills. Hastings Township Clerk Bonnie Crut- tenden said an expected heavier-thanusual voter turnout could also help get the proposal passed in her township. Both she and Rutland Township Clerk Robin McKenna report many requests for ab­ sentee ballots for the Aug. 8 primary, an indicator that there will be a substantial turnout of voters, Cruttenden said. She said 112 absentee ballots had been sent out to Hastings Township residents as of Wednesday. Some 60 absentee ballots had been sent out in Rutland as of Tues­ day, McKenna said. There are 1,850 reg- See UBRARY MILLAGE, page 2 Thornapple Manor vote will be Nov. 7 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor It's official: Barry County voters, in the Nov. 7 general election, will be asked to help residents of all ages who need clinical and rehabilitative services and skilled nursing care, regardless of their financial ability. Voters will be asked to approve 0.85 mill for 10 years to provide funding to help maintain and operate the financially troubled Thornapple Manor and acquire "equipment and property" for the countyowned medical care facility. Discussing the word "property" in the ballot language. Thornapple Manor Assistant Administrator Jim DeYoung said in a telephone conversation that there is no intention to purchase more land for the facility. He said the word "property" is intended to be defined as major repairs to the facility. As examples, he mentioned items such as boilers and the waste treatment system or other needs that might surface. The County Board of Commissioners Tuesday unanimously approved the ballot proposal, which would generate about $985,000 during die first year of the levy. If voters agree, the millage would be collected from 2000-09. Thornapple Manor’s financial woes are the result of Medicare and Medicaid funding reductions and a lower than normal occupancy rate at the 138-bed facility, officials said. In spite of cost cuts of approximately $550,000 last year. Thornapple Manor posted a net loss of $710,000. "I think it's important that we be reminded that Thomapple Manor has worked diligently with budget cuts to do anything that they could to remain in the black and they should be congratulated...," County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James said. "...We are continuing to cut costs. We assure you.” said Jan Geiger who chairs the County Family Independence Agency Board, which governs TTiomapple Manor. The FIA Board requested the county wide millage "to continue the level of services it has provided” and "to continue serving" county citizens. About 90 percent of the Manor's patients are county residents and some of the others are relatives of county residents, according to Thomapple Manor officials. They also want to make sure that Thomapple Manor is still a viable facility when the baby boomers retire, while continuing to offer a place where boomers' parents can use the services for chronic health problems. "I think we are all in agreement that Thomapple Manor is an important asset to our county and to our community and to some of the most helpless and weak members of our community needing care..... " County Commissioner Jeff Mackenzie, chairman of the board's Finance Committee, told the board. Geiger said she was "grateful to have good discussions" about Thomapple Manor's financial situation with the county board s Finance Committee Monday. Without millage, she noted that the projected loss in 2001 for Thomapple Manor is more than $900,000. According to the projected 2001 budget. Thomapple Manor will have an estimated $7,843 million in expenditures while revenues are predicted to be about $6,907 million. This year, projected revenues are $7.3 million and anticipated expenses arc $7,566 million, according to information given to county commissioners. Thornapple Manor's revenues are primarily from Medicare, Medicaid and private payers. Geiger said Thomapple Manor's bond See MANOR VOTE, continued page 17 The best at the fair. Jamie Brodbeck did her Lakewood Community 4-H club proud with her Grand Individual Lamb award at the Barry County Fair last week. It was purchased by UAP Great Lakes. Zeeland Fann Service and Kent Oil. For more about the fair, see the special section inside today's edition of the Banner. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 27. 2000 What’s killing the fish...continued from page Dr. Craig Smith of Professional Lake Management (PLM) had a different view on the situation. He said the fish kill wds caused by lack of oxygen at the bottom levels of the lake. He said the specs like cool water at the bottom and the oxygen levels there are low. As the fish rise closer to the surface, there is more oxygen but the water is wanner. And because of their fragile constitution, they die. He said the cause is not toxic. If it were a toxin, only the very small fish one inch or less would be dead. Smith said the fish kill is mostly limited to the specs and he said he suspects some fish disease that is specific to that species. He said specimens have been sent to laboratories for examination. Results are not back yet. According to the April 2000 newsletter produced by PLM, "only products which have been approved by the State of Michigan and the federal government are being used. We have experienced no adverse effects on people, fish, wildlife or domestic pets since applying these products." This spring PLM used Sonar aquatic herbicide to control Eurasian watermilfod and curiyleaf pond weed. Both of the plants Additional... NEWS BRIEFS: 'Fountain* concert has songs for kids Vocalist Susan Harrison of the Kalamazoo area will perform a wide variety of music and family-oriented songs geared toward children when she appears Friday, July 28, at a free concert in Hastings. Harrison is this week's featured performer for the "Fridays at the Fountain" summer series of concerts, held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the fountain area on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. She is a former member of the Recyclettes who have performed at past Hastings Summerfests and all over the state. Harrison also has been one of the voices with a group called PALamazoo Puppet A Music Productions. Harrison writes and sings songs that celebrate life's simple pleasures - like having morning coffee with a friend or finding treasures in the at­ tic. Sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council and the City of Hastings, "Fridays at the Fountain" is a place where you can bring your friends or come alone, stay for a short time or linger for the full performance, bring lawn chairs and blankets or stand on the sidelines or sit on the berrhes in the fountain area, bring a lunch or just relax and enjoy the music and the great outdoors. Norma Acker and Connie Dow are co-chairs of the event Delton seeking 'ugliest truck' The Delton Founders Weekend is introducing a new "ugliest truck" contest for the annual 1 p.m. parade through town Saturday, Aug. 12. Owners of ugly "running" trucks are invited to enter. The truck judged the ugliest that makes it through the whole parade route will be a winner. There is a $5 entry fee and the win­ ner will split half the pot. On the traditional side of the pa­ rade plans, all interested people may be part of the event. Children are encouraged to decorate their bikes or wagons and be part of the parade lineup. Vintage cars, horses, floats, walker and others are welcome, too. The parade route begins on Delton Road and continues south on M-43 through town to Bush Street by Faith United Methodist Church. Parade participants are asked to be at the Delton Kellogg Middle School's back parking lot at noon on the day of the parade for line-up instructions. For more information or to regis­ ter, call (616) 623-6787. Participants may register on parade day, too. Founders Weekend. Aug. 11-12, includes arts and crafts booths, mu­ sical entertainment, a talent show, country western dance, car show. Las Vegas night, woodcarving demonstration and exhibit, horseshoe pitching tournament and pancake breakfast. are "exotic" weeds not native to Michigan and thus have no natural controls. Quoting the newsletter. "Unlike other aquatic herbicides. Sonar is applied to the entire lake. A dose rate of Sonar sufficient to control Eurasian watermilfoil with little impact on native plant species is used.. .One difference lake users will notice is that Sonar acts very slowly compared with other herbicides. "The Department of Environmental Quality and the Michigan Environmental Science Board panel has released its report on Sonar use and agreed the Sonar does not have any direct negative impacts on fish or wildlife populations, or pose any human health concerns when used according to the product label." Jim Dexter. Fishery Superintendent of the Southwest Division of the Michigan DNR said the fish have been examined in the lab and the initial results indicate the fish are stressed and their stomachs are empty. He said the specs are a fragile species and become stressed by many things, including lack of oxygen. He said this spring's heavy rains washed many nutrients into the lake and the decomposition takes oxygen out of the 'Relay for Life’ is Aug. 11-12 This year's Barry County Relay for Life will be held Friday and Satur­ day, Aug. 11 and 12, at the Hastings High School athletic field. Businesses, hospitals, churches, social and civic groups, neighbor­ hoods and families form teams of 10 or more members and then for 24 hours a representative from each team will walk or jog on the track at scheduled times, usually for an hour. The participants collect donations and pledges to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The 24-hour relay fund-raising event begins at 6 p.m. Friday each year with a special "Victory Lap" for cancer survivors. A luminary cere­ mony is scheduled for 9:30 that evening, in remembrance of those who have battled or lost to cancer. For more information about donat­ ing or participating, call Donna Long at 948-8591 or Marcia Mellen at 948-9025. New voice to sing at the Showcase An evening of gospel music featur­ ing Mark and Andrea Forester, and Randy Noom, will be held at 6:30 tonight (Thursday, July 27) in the Musicians* Showcase at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. Mark Forester, singer and multi­ instrumentalist from Lapeer, is a veteran of many previous Show­ cases. He has released numerous recordings and travels across the Midwest. He will be oined on his songs by his wife, Andrea, whom he married last month. Noom, of Lake City, is also a fre­ quent singer at the concerts over the yean.. In fact, he sang at the first Showcase, held Feb. 28, 1991. He writes many songs and plays a finger pickin' guitar-style. Seating at the Showcase is avail­ able on a first-come, first-served ba­ sis. Lifesaving Day set for Aug. 4 The American Red Cross will hold a three-in-one Lifesaving Day from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, at the Hastings Elks Lodge, 102 East Woodlawn in Hastings. This event will give area people the chance to participate in three lifesaving opportunities. Donors may give blood, sign up for the Organ and Tissue Donor program, and be tested for placement on the National Mar­ row Donor program registry. Those participating may choose to take part in any or all of these opportuni­ ties. Any residents choosing to partici­ pate in all three lifesaving opportuni­ ties will also receive a special gift bag, courtesy of area merchants. Appointments will be helpful for this event and can be made by call­ ing 945-3122 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Due to the generosity of area busi­ nesses and organizations, bone mar­ row testing will be provided free of charge. To be an eligible blood donor, one must be in generally good health, weigh 110 pounds or more, and be at least 17 years of age. (There is no upper age limit.) To be an eligible marrow donor, one must be between the ages of 18 and 60, in generally good health with no history of can­ cer. diabetes, heart disease or heart attack. Those with other questions about eligibility may call 945-3122. 1 water. Then in the summer, warm water holds less oxygen than cooler water. And the Sonar treatment by the PLM may have been the last straw. Sonar kills all plant life leaving the only source of oxygen the interface between the water surface and the air. And the decompositional demand created by the Sonar is taking its toll on the fish. He said the DNR does not condone the use of Sonar. It is a broad spectrum herbicide and "turns lakes into bath tubs." Monday's swimming lessons were canceled because of the fish kill and the unanswered questions about the cause. Tuesday, a few people ventured into the water. Yesterday, swimming lessons resumed, although many parents kept their children home. The lifeguards did double duty of keeping an eye on the swimmers and cleaning the fish off the beach. Still a few residents are venturing into or onto the water — those who aren't squeamish about swimming with dead fish. LIBRARY MILLAGE Continued from page 1 istered voters in Hastings Township and 2,300 in Rutland. Cruttenden said there aren't that many contested races on the Hastings Town­ ship ballot, leading her to believe that "there is a lot of interest" in the library millage. The only contested races in Hastings Township are for township supervisor and state representative on the Republican ballot, and U.S. representative on the Democratic ballot. On the Republican ticket in Rutland Township, however, in addition to the contested state representative race, there is a contested race for township clerk and a contested race for county commis­ sioner. On the Democratic ticket in Rut­ land, in addition to the U.S. representa­ tive contest between candidates Greg Frushour and Tim Steele, there are con­ tested races for trustee, where five are vying for four seats, and township trea­ surer, where there are three candidates for one seat. McKenna said she has ordered enough ballots for a turnout of 80 percent. Cruttenden cautioned voters to make sure they don't split their tickets between Republican and Democratic candidates. There is only one ballot for both the Re­ publican and Democratic primary, and voters can only vote for candidates of one party. Everyone will be able to vote on the library millages. Money from the millages will be used to support operating costs of a new li­ brary in Hastings. A fund-raising commit­ tee for that new library has already raised $2 million, with a goal of raising $3.5 million. According to Library Administrator Barb Schondelnuyer, the hope is to raise the needed funds for the new library by the end of this year and begin construc­ tion on the building next spring. The goal is to open the new building in July of 2002, she said. Since the millage, if passed, will be collected beginning this year, and the new library won’t be finished for two years, Schondelmayer said library mil­ lage collected during those two years will probably be put into a special sav­ ings account until the library opens. Millage proponents stress that the 1.6 mills will not be used for construction of the library — it will only be used for op­ erating costs. In Hastings Township, the millage will raise approximately $77,700 the first year; in Rutland the property tax levy will raise an estimated $130,370. If the Hastings Township millage passes, those having homes with a mar­ ket value of $75,000 would pay approxi­ mately $48 per year in additional prop­ erty taxes; those with homes valued at $95,000 would pay $96 a year extra; those with homes valued at $150,000 would pay approximately $112 more per year. The millage proposal in Rutland, while reading that the "previous authorized millage for the charter township of Rut­ land be increased by 1.6 mills," is actu­ ally only asking for an increase of 1.3 mills for the next two years, and ar. in­ crease of 1.6 mills for the next eight years after that. That’s because the town­ ship already has a voter-approved library millage of 3/10s of a mill that will run out in two years. The new millage re­ quest, while not stating so on the ballot, asks that the 3/10’s of a mill be in­ creased to 1.6 mills for the next two years, and then remain at the increased level for the next eight years after that. In Rutland, the new millage would cost the owner of a $75,000 home an ad­ ditional $39 a year in property taxes (they would already be paying $9 for the 3/lOs of a mill). A $95,000 home would add an additional $57 in taxes, and a $150,000 home $91 in extra taxes. If Rutland voters turn down the in­ crease, Schondelmayer said, there would still be 3/10s of a mill levied for the next two years in Rutland, which will allow Rutland residents to continue library ser­ vice with Hastings. However, the township board has been told previously that 3/iOs of a mill is not Darrel Wacha of Ionia wades in the water amongst the dead fish on Jordan Lake. Each silver spot on the water is another fish that will soon wash ashore. enough of a contribution by Rutland Township, McKenna said, and she does not know what the board will do if the millage doesn't pass. Hastings Township does not have an existing library millage, and has been paying for library service out of its gen­ eral fond. It has a contract with both Freeport and Hastings to provide library service, and gave $3,000 to Hastings this past year. Previous to this past year, Hastings Township residents had to go to Freeport if they wanted free library ser­ vice, because Hastings Township did not have a contract with the city of Hastings for library services, and anyone from Hastings Township wanting to use the Hastings library had to pay an annual fee. If the millage is passed in Hastings Township, the Hastings library would re­ ceive penal fines from Hastings Town­ ship in addition to millage money. Right now the fines go to the Freeport library. Schondelmayer said penal fines from Hastings Township could be at least $7,800. Cruttenden said that if the library mil­ lage doesn't pass, "I guess we'd have to go back to the drawing board" to decide if and how township residents would have access to the Hastings library. Cruttenden said only two people showed up at an informational meeting about the library millage at the township hail Tuesday evening. "I think people have already made up their minds" about the millage, she said. She said there has been some concern expressed that other property millages being put on the ballot later in the year could have a "negative impact" on the library millages- A special election in September will ask voters to approve a $13 million bond issue for a new com­ munity center behind Hastings High School, and in November Barry County is expected to ask for a little less that a mill for 10 years to operate Thomapple Manor, a 138-bed medical facility owned by the county. Cruttenden said the fear is that, with so many additional property taxes, land owners would begin to face the same level of taxation they had before Pro­ posal A limited the amount of taxes that could be levied for local education. See LIBRARY MILLAGE continued on page 3 ft WWW Z Z . Newell • . ’ * REPUBLICAN FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE Geiger, Emmons endorse Newell for Representative State Rep. Terry Geiger and Sen. Joanne Emmons today formally endorsed Gary Newell, | Republican candidate for State Representative in the 87th District. "It is a privilege to add our names to the growing list of people in the district who sup­ fl port Gary Newell for State Representative," said Geiger, R-Lake Odessa. "His ability and n willingness to listen to people and draw conclusions based on input will help him to better serve Barry and Ionia counties.” fl Newell is running for the seat being vacated by Geiger due to term limits and has re­ H ceived the official endorsements of the Michigan Townships Association and Michigan X Farm Bureau. • "The people of the 87th District deserve a candidate whose career was marked by hon­ * esty, experience and commitment to the community," said Emmons, R-Big Rapids. "1 beI lieve Gary has the qualifications voters are looking for and will get the job done for MichiI gan families." July 12 2000 Dear Editor In the August primary election, we will be selecting a new Republican candidate to run for the 87th District of the House of Representatives. Due to term limits, our current repre­ sentative, Terry Geiger, is forced to retire. We are endorsing Gary Newell, because we feel he is the best candidate to represent the 87th District. Gary has the character, integrity, vision and experience to make our voice heard in Lansing. This past year, Gary has been meeting with many people throughout the district and has been listening to their concerns. He has a tireless work record with 26 yeirs as a Michigan State Trooper (the end of which he served as the Commander of the Hastings Post) as well as having served in the Air Force. Gary has dedicated his life to the safetv and well being of the people in the 87th District and hopes that with your support, can continue this tradi­ tion as your State Representative. After elected, you will continue to see Gary out in the district talking to citizens, addressing their issues and taking the time to work with those at the local level. Because after all, a Representative cannot successfully do his job from behind a desk in Lansing. Gary Newell is a pro-life candidate who has been endorsed by Citizens for Traditional Valres, as well as the Michigan Farm Bureau arid the Michigan Townships Association. Barry County, and Hastings in particular, needs Gary Newell as its State Representative. Gary’s vast experience in government and his commitment to family and community make him the perfect choice for this position. Please join us in casting your vote for Gary Newell on August 8th. Sincerely, fl Frank Campbell £ Zl Hastings Gty Mayor Ck / 4 Mary Lou Gray-Hart t , HJ ■„ । ’ ft V Former Hastings Gty Mayor ** cj K Qg Bill Cook Former Hastings City Mayor Paid for by the Committee to Elect Gary Newell. P.O. Box 524. Saranac. Ml 48881 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 27. 2000 - Page 3 LIBRARY MILLAGE, continued... "I g’-ess they (voters) will have to pick the (tax proposal) closest to their hearts and go for it.** she said. Schondelmayer said that if the library millage isn't passed, the new facility won't be able to be staffed and run ade­ quately. "It will be harder to run a build­ ing almost three times as big as this one for 46 hours a week with the staff we have now," she said. Plans are to build a 24,000 square foot facility. The current library is 9,000 square feet. When the new facility opens, the number of hours the library is open will be increased. "We really intend to be open more hours on Saturday, and open earlier in the day during the week.*' Schondelmayer said. According to members of a library committee set up to get out the "yes" vote for the library millage, the new fa­ cility will offer many upgraded services, including an increase from five to 30 computers, a 30 percent increase in the book collection, a separate glass-en­ closed area for children's books, a com­ munity room that can be used for special library programs and guest speakers, etc., and a large increase in parking, from five spaces to 100. The library committee is hoping to place the new building on the Thomapple River near E. Mill and Bolt­ wood. Committee member Ed Daniels said families contacted about the millage re­ quest "are very enthusiastic" about the children's area that will be part of the new facility, and committee member Verle Krammin said adults have said that a separate children's area will result Members of the "Get Out the Yes Vote for the Hastings Area Library" committee include (from left) Ed and Martha Daniels and Charles and Verle Krammin. Not pictured is committee member Barb Case. in the library being less noisy. Schondeimaycr said children’s programs now held in the main library area will be able to be held in the community room of the new facility. Daniels said seniors, who are always looking for "good recreational activities." arc also excited about the expanded fa­ cility. He said Rutland and Hastings Town­ ship residents shoulu pass the millage as "a matter of fairness." Currently, he said, "we’re getting a library for almost noth­ ing." Committee member Charles Krammin said residents of the two townships are a part of the greater Hastings area commu­ nity. "We're a whole community to­ gether. If we want something good, we have to get out and work together" to get it, he said. "The two townships together have as much population and taxable value as the city of Hastings does," he said. Krammin said there may be some city residents who go to the polls Aug. 8 and are confused that the millage question is not on the ballot. Residents of Hastings already support the library with general tax revenues and aren't being asked to support an additional millage. Krammin said. Krammin said some larger landowners such as farmers may be resistant to the increased taxes. However, Verle Kram­ min said, "we're hoping they can be open-minded and realize that this is pro­ viding services for the youth of our continuity and is positive growth for the community." The new library, Krammin said, "will be the envy of cities all around us." Committee members have been busy rounding up funds for publicizing the mil­ lage and gathering volunteers to promote the millage. They printed and are dis­ tributing a brochure explaining the new millage, have advertised in the fastings Reminder, and will have 17 advertising spots on WBCH beginning next week. Altogether the committee raised $1,100 to promote the millage. In Rutland, 25 volunteers arc contact­ ing some 530 residents to encourage them to vote yes, and in Hastings town­ ship 10 volunteers are visiting some 300 homes. Home visits will be followed up with phone calls prior to the election. The feedback from visits thus far has been overwhelmingly positive, commit­ tee members said. Those contacted to do the volunteer work were also "enthusias­ tic" about helping out, which is an indi­ cation that there is a lot of support for the millage, Daniels said. The committee is encouraging unregis­ tered residents to register, and asking those who will be gone during the elec­ tion to fill out absentee ballots. Drunk driver crackdown results in 30 arrests Despite warnings about a local drunk driving crackdown, law enforcement offi­ cers in Barry County arrested 21 motorists on alcohol-related driving charges during the month of July. Another nine motorists were arrested on non-driving offenses /Zlazziage XZicetises Ernesto Perez, Lakeview and Lisa Kay Vandongcn. Freeport. Timothy Shawn McCandlish. Wayland and Dine Mae Simmons. Wayland. Isaac Alan Bainbridge. Wyoming and Barbara Jo Truer, Hastings. James Douglas Maiville, Middleville and Kasia Marie Willett, Middleville. Christopher Glen Milier, Lake Odessa and Elizabeth Kay Fisher, Woodland. Jody Dale Russell. Hastings and Amanda Jane Keeler, Hastings. Steven James Parker, Delton and Janice Marie Cambum. Delton. Douglas James Travis, Hastings and Deanna Lynn Fisk, Wayland. (warrants, etc.). One driver was arrested for second offense drunk driving, which increases the penalty to one year in jail, and another was arrested for third offense drunk driving, which is a felony punishable by up to four years in prison. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, blood alcohol concentra­ tions (BAC) as low as 0.02 percent affect driving ability and crash likelihood. The probability of a crash begins to increase significantly at 0.05 percent BAC and climbs rapidly after about 0.08 percent. In Michigan, a person is considered legally drunk at 0.10 percent BAC and legally im­ paired at 0.08 percent BAC. Barry County is part of a larger statewide effort to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries through increased enforcement and educa­ tion programs. The state's highest crash counties qualified for special "Operation Nightcap" funding from the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (Barry County was ranked 35th). "Operation Nightcap" will continue through the Labor Day weekend with in­ creased patrols from all the police agencies in the county. City stops short of backing new library site by David T. Young Editor The committee spearheading the new Hastings Public Library campaign sought the City Council's support Monday night for its site choice, but got a little less than what it asked for. John Fehsenfeld and Jim Brown, co­ chairmen of the new library Capital Campaign Committee, told council members*-their-aupport wouldn't bind them to the project. The blessing was be­ ing asked for because it would help the campaign's efforts to get grants from foundations and other financial support. Brown even brought along a couple of engineers who said fears about contami­ nation at the proposed site are essen­ tially unfounded. Plans now call for the library to go in at what is now an old Hastings Manufacturing warehouse lo­ cated near the banks of the Thomapple River on the east side of the city. But the council stopped short of adopt­ ing a resolution specifically approving the site selection, opting instead for a revised resolution, prepared by City At­ torney Stephanie Fekkes, to support the committee's search for an appropriate lo­ cation for a new library. The campaign for a new library has been prompted by the realization that the current building on Church Street across from the county courthouse is just too small to accommodate the growing needs of a growing population. The cur­ rent building, a post office in bygone days, has had particular trouble with space for the many youngsters who «ho* up for story time proems and activities. The library committee's proposed reso­ lution "doesn't commit the council to the price or the purchase of the site," City Manager Jeff Mansfield told the council Monday night. But Councilman Donald Spencer dis­ agreed, maintaining the resolution is not necessary and saying, "It sort of commits us when we’re not committed... It seems a little premature... There are some ques­ tions that have to be answered." Fehsenfeld explained that the proposed resolution "just says that you support the concept as we move along... We need to nail down a site as quickly as we can (in order to secure funding)." Most of the library's funding for a new building will come from private contribu­ tions, though committee members are seeking financial support from two town­ ships, in addition to the usual help from the city. He added that if the library mil­ lage votes in Hastings and Rutland town­ ships are positive in the Aug. 8 primary, the committee will have to look seri­ ously at demolishing the warehouse to make way for the pewlibrary structure. Fehsenfeld said the goals art fdYiriish the campaign by the end of the year, start construction next spring and then "hand over the keys" to the city in the year 2002. "We're in the last six months of a fund­ raising effort, so it's really important," Fehsenfeld said. "We've been working on this for three years. We ask that you show you’re in agreement with this con­ cept... to show that you're behind this ef­ fort." But Spencer countered, "The city has supported the library more than its fair share over the years. What if that site falls through?" Fehsenfeld answered, "Then we'd have to start from scratch... We think this is the best site for the city of Hastings and for Rutland and Hastings townships." Brown commented. "It's imperative that we don't let up on the details of the new library site." which l»e called the "bellwether" of the grant process. Brown brought along Dave Clark and Ron Waybrant, engineers from Fishbeck, ThomMQiura& JnctHuber gf said t%4W*WUiNd the and found no mkjut'pibblem? Stith envi­ ronmental contamination. "Overall, the site is pretty clean," Waybrant said, noting this despite the fact the cunent structure was built on foundry sand and it had been home to landfills many years ago. He also noted that the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Environmental Quality also had sampled levels of lead, but that was it "The bottom line is, there are some is­ sues at the site, but they can be dealt with in a fairly straightforward manner," Waybrant said. He added that the city will not have any responsibility for environmental cleanup if it did not create any proulcms. Councilman Barry Wood then said. "So it’s not going to be difficult to clean up and protect fpr thc.citi^ns and their children." ” The council nonetheless decided to adopt a resolution with the milder word­ ing, supporting "the Hastings Public Li­ brary in its selection of a site and the fu­ ture construction of a library that will serve our community well into the 21st century." The vote was 8-0, with Councilman Joseph Bleam absent. soil on the site. All had found elevated County Board candidates to be ‘Last Friday’ All candidates with Aug. 8 primary election contests for a seat on the Barry County Board of Commissioners have been invited to a special edition forum of the First Friday series July 28. The forum is planned for noon Friday al the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson street in Hastings. The candidates who will be in races for board seats in the primary are Linda Watson and Tom Wilkinson in the First District; James French and William Crisher II in the Second District; Sandy James and Bill Cook in the Third District; Jeff MacKenzie and Wayne Curtis in the Fifth District; Emmet Herrington, Thomas Wing and Randy Murphy in the Seventh District, and Wayne Adams and James Alden in the Eighth District. All are Republicans. Four of the eight sitting commissioners derided against seeking another two-year tc«m, including John Barnett in the First District, Robert Wenger in the Second District, James Bailey in the Fourth District and Xod Goebel in the Eighth District. Therefore, there will be at least four new faces on the County Board in January 2001. These who plan to attend the program may submit written questions. If there is enough time, some will be asked. The moderator will be John Fehsenfeld, former superintendent of the Barry Intermediate School District. The First Friday series, hosted by Jim Pino and the Barry County Democratic Committee and co-sponsored by the Banner and the Barry County Futuring Committee, usually is held on the first Friday of each month, but because of the importance of the upcoming primary election, two programs are planned this month and another for Aug. 4. Next month's regular program will be with Second District Congressional candidate Robert Shrauger, a Democrat who is challenging incumbent Peter Hoekstra. City won't have to pay for airport improvements by David T. Young Editor The City Council won't be kicking in $35,000 to help fund Hastings City/Barry County Airport improvements after all. City Manager Jeff Mansfield announced Monday nijht that the Airport Commission voted the previous Monday (July 17) to seek a 10-year low interest loan (4.5 percent annually) for $92,750 to fund both phases for improving and extending airport taxi streets. The improvements also allow construction of up to five additional hangar facilities, which will be constructed by private individuals. The commission earlier this summer asked the city to contribute $35,000 to help fund the project, but council members balked, saying they weren't sure Hastings citizens would get benefits proportional to the public expenditure. The council then asked Mansfield to talk over the matter with the Airport Commission in its July meeting. Mansfield Monday night wrote to the council, "It is nearly certain that the Air­ port Commission will be able to obtain this loan. The Airport Commission also expects to secure other sources of revenue in the near future." Mansfield concluded, "The Airport Commission will not require the $35,000 appropriation from the city for airport im­ provements at this time." The city still will make its annual $15,000 appropriation for the airport and will contribute $35,000 to its master plan revision process. In other business at the meeting Mondayevening, ike council: • Agreed to have another workshop on tax abatements at 6:30 Monday evening. Aug. 14, at City Hall council chambers, one hour before its next regular meeting. • Received a promise from Mansfield that the problem two weeks ago of discharge of sewage from the wastewater treatment plant into the Thornapple River won't happen again. • Was told by Police Chief Jerry Sarver that he has continued to look into the suggestion of fashioning a local noise ordinance. He said he met with the motorcyclist who has been the subject of the complaints near the comer of Green and Broadway. The chief said he thinks existing local laws for disturbing the public peace are adequate. "We have a broad ordinance," he said. "I think it's handled with a certain amount of discretion... 1 think we have one (a local ordinance) that works quite well." Local citizen Carol Jones Dwyer, an attorney, last month suggested the city adopt an ordinance making it unlawful to make noises above a certain level. • Approved a request from Hastings Mutual Insurance to erect a tent in Fish Hatchery Park in case it rains for its annual company picnic Tuesday, Aug. 15. • Accepted the low bid of $9,845.30 from Kenmark Inc. of Buckley, Mich., for street line painting services. • Heard Mayor Frank Campbell read a proclamation honoring the efforts of industrial incubator employee Donald Belles. Former president Bill Doherty (on right) congratulates the new president of the Hastings Rotary Club. Scott Bloom. Hastings Rotary Club installs new officers The Hastings Rotary Club has installed its new officers for the 2000-2001 Rotary year. Scott Bloom has been installed as president. He succeeds Bill Doherty. Also installed as new officers are president elect Larry Neil, Tim Tromp, Jeff Mansfield. David Kuzava, Don Myers, David Solmes Sr.. David Solmes Jr. and Herm Bottcher. Rotary International is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build good-will and peace in the world. Founded in 1905, Rotary is the world's first service club with a present membership of over 1.5 million members and 28,000 clubs worldwide. The Hastings Rotary Club is over 80 years old. It meets at noon Monday at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 27. 2000 LETTERS from our readers... Republican Barry County still run by Democrats To the editor: Geiger for state Senate, he has spent all the money. He corrects the school problems by throwing more money at it. It just amounts to more salaries and more adminis­ tratis e personnel. I say no to him for Senate. He and Senator Joanne Emmons have not done one thing for me tax wise on the farm. Barry County has had all it can stand of state cops. 911 and the sheriff. Now itIs Gary Newell for State Representative. When you see state cops setting up speed traps around, you know there are too many who work days only. I met two low flying cars on State Road a few days ago. They had gone by me before I even noticed them. You don't hear the sirens, etc., in today's cars. They may have been going faster than sound. The lights on cars are few at that speed Wc don’t need a police state here. Their bright lights are outrageous. They did not do me any good on a property damage complaint that I had a few years back. My mailbox had been blown up and they claimed they couldn't look up a phone num­ ber I took the mailbox right in after it was blown up the second time and gave them a license number to be investigated. I did not hear a word. If I had been a woman, it would have been a bigger deal. I guess. Back to Newell: We don’t need an anti­ gun person to represent us. Did I read he brags about his 700 to 800 hours on range, etc.? 1 shot expert and I was aboard ship in Frisco in less than 60 days in World War II, including my four-day train ride to San Diego from Detroit. That was ended after 31 months overseas. Newell w ill be anti-gun. We have a clique in Barry County, from the judge to Bob Bender, who wants to decide who runs what. I still say it’s a Republican county run by Democrats. So crooked they can’t even run on their own ticket. Bender, is low working on TB in cattle­ deer. It’s the Farm Bureau's baby, that's why Newell has their backing. Bender ran the meeting on the medical facility (Thomapple Manor), which used to be the county poor farm People actually worked for their keep back then The outfit is short of money and Big Bob says, “Lets have a millage." I say get nd of the director and get some­ one who knows what they’re doing. How many of the people who arc paying, have left or gone to Tendercare or elsewhere. The "wheels" protect their own. We don’t need to be like other counties and have a millage. How much money has been put into buildings? One big push was for offices. How many dollars on that build­ ing ? Where arc Geiger and Emmons for state funding? How often has the wheel of the medical facility paid a visit to each person lodged there? Should be every day. His day doesn’t need to end at 3 p.m. Another overpaid county person. Any business that can’t keep out of debt goes down. Get someone to run it for half of his salary. I’ll wager it can be done. They want funding for a community building on the southwest side of city. Get the Bed and Breakfast out of that block downtown and put it there. It would be con­ venient for everybody. COA needs the loca­ tion. If Bender and the county had done right years ago. they would be away from their Michigan Avenue address now. For every ill. it’s “throw money at it.” It’s OK for these birds with three or so pensions to have gift of gab and pull the wool over people’s eyes. On the lighter side, the woman lawyer that doesn't like lawyer jokes now doesn't like motorcycles. Maybe when one comes in to have her represent him on a helmet situation she w ill change her mind. Those skydiver airplanes are noisy and should be limited tc Rutland Township and City of Hastings They are the ones who Has'hngsBaNNER benefit from their business. Maybe SandyJames will have Rick Smith land a plane in her yard. They keep asking the government for more money, no shame, just arrogance’ The following are more reasons to defeat any gun control person running for office Take note. Newell: From Agn-Ncws under the title “Poor Precedent.’’ “In 1929. the Soviet Union established gun control. From 1929 to 1953 about 20 million dissidents, unable to defend them­ selves. were rounded up and exterminated.’’ “In 1911. Turkey established gun control. From 1915 to 1917. 1.5 million Americans, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.” “Germany established gun control in 1938 and, from 1939 to 1945, 13 million Jews and others were unable to defend themselves and were rounded up and exter­ minated.” “China established gun control in 1935. From 1948 to 1952. 20 million political dis­ sidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated." “Guatemala established gun control in 1964 From 1964 to 1981. 100.000 Mayan Indians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.” "Uganda established gun control in 1970. From 1971 to 1979. 300.000 Christians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated." “Cambodia established gun control in 1956. From 1975 to 1977. one million edu­ cated people, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.” “Total for the century: 56 million” The Jews have their museum and memor­ ial for the 6 million. Where is the one for the other 50 million? John Lott in his book “More Guns Less Crime" states that for each one percent of the population with a concealed weapon permit in the 31 states that have such laws, 432 lives arc saved yearly. 3.862 rapes arc prevented, 35.014 robbenes arc stopped and there arc about 29.000 fewer aggravated assaults. Also, what you find is that the types of people who go and get permits arc extreme­ ly law abiding. Donald W. Johnson, Middleville Fear ‘conservatism,’ not racism To the editor. Racism. I have read your Internet article regarding the plausibly racially-motivated arson of two Yankee Springs Meadows homes. All 1 can think or say or write is “racism " It’s a scary word. It connotation and denota­ tion instill horror into us. “Racism. I’m not racist," we say and dismiss the term. We hide from it. But racism cannot be put in the comer, and we cannot ignore it. We live in a small, close community. Wc generally share the same beliefs. We are part of the same general economic class. We share the same education, ideas and skin color. These arc the problems of a small town - no diversity of ideas or people. Conservative. Outside of moderation, that is a truly scary word. Wc should fear “con­ servatism." not “racism." Wc arc all the same, wc want to preserve and perpetuate that, so we become conservative. Just remember, at the extreme end of con­ servatism is fascism. People of a fascist nature slaughtered upwards of 20 million people in the late thirties and forties; they were called Nazis. Is that what wc want here? To scare away and bum down the houses of people who look different'’ Do wc want to mount witch hunts and lynch mobs and chase away peo­ ple with new ideas and dissimilar exteriors? If one wanders around blind, eventually he or she will walk off a cliff Our children already have troubles with excluding and ostracizing the outsiders - the fat kid, the smart kid, the short kid, the weird kid. Should wc be sending a message that reinforces these behaviors? That it is accept­ able to segregate a society based on superfi­ cial and irrelevant traits? Wc all have the right to our opinions and thoughts, but when those thoughts translate to actions wc arc in violation, of not just Hastings or Michigan or federal law, but of human law. If we have the right to our own ideas and ideals, then so do every other indi­ vidual. whether they arc African-Amcncan, homosexual or atheist. Wc may not like it, but it is our burden, our consequence and our privilege to bear. Scott N. Sawyer Hastings Writ© Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks’ will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published, or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire’ letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. How best to preserve farm land? Dear editor: One of the candidates for state represen­ tative has suggested that if we just make farming profitable, that will solve the prob­ lem of rapid loss of farm land. While it is useful to make farming prof­ itable. and the efforts of the current legisla­ ture toward that end arc generally well intcntioncd and helpful. I do not agree that effort alone will adequately save farm land and open space in our county and state. However profitable wc can make farming, farmers will eventually need to retire, prob­ ably will not haw been able to pre-fund their retirement years, and if they do not have children who wish to carry on the farming operation, will need to sell their land. Who do you think will offer them a better pncc. another farmer, if there is one waiting to buy, or a developer, of whom there seem to be quite a number ready to buy ’’I the farmland that’s available? No matter how much the farmer may love the land and wish it to continue in agricultural production, which buyer do you think he will choose? We sec development happening all around us almost daily. Wc need to learn from other states and areas that have felt the need for planning to preserve open space before we have, and to use all the good tools that arc available to do it: cluster development, conservation ease­ ments. development fees for schools and infrastructure, transfer and purchase of development rights. The last can be funded in part by significant (rather than token) recapture of tax abatement when farm land is sold for development. Wc could also reform our ideas of what constitutes desir­ able housing - not one house per ten acres. I ‘vc noticed quite a few letters to the edi­ tor regarding candidates’ stated views from what I’ll call the “my rights above every­ body elsc’s" folks. What we need is legisla­ tors with balanced rather than one-sided opinions, legislators who realize that a too simple solution is not likely to solve a com­ plex problem, and who understand the intri­ cacies of farm land preservation, and will act. A responsible candidate will not think he has all the answers before he reaches Lans­ ing to find out more about the problems. Let’s elect balanced and responsible candi­ dates. Eileen Oehler, Candidate for County Commission for Hastings. Carleton, and parts of Irving and Woodland Townships Support the community center To the editor: I am writing this letter in support of the building of the Barry Community Center. For years, the Commission on Aging has tried unsuccessfully to get a new facility as well as the YMCA. Wc now have the oppor­ tunity to combine the two on land being donated by the Hastings Public Schools. The land is available, city sewer and water is available, it will be centrally located for everyone, kitchen at high school is to be used to prepare meals for “Meals on Wheels." and Community Center cafeteria for seniors to be served on site rather than meals being brought in from out of town. There is to be exercise rooms, a pool available for seniors, YMCA and school use, meeting rooms for organizations. There is still land available for soccer fields and parking lot. Wc feel this is the best plan for our future and hope wc can count on your support. David and Ruby Bolton, Hastings Overpopulation is an issue, too Dear editor: Commenting on the July 13 Banner arti­ cle “...Bailey-Newell Agree on Most Issues," when speaking about gay rights, candidate Jim Bailey said. “I cannot support recognizing same sex marriages." While I agree with that principle. I find it socially irresponsible for him to suggest that our sole purpose on earth is to “go forth and populate." Knowing that Bailey has 12 children, this comment doesn’t surprise me, but it docs appall me. In an age of global warming, over-flowing landfills, gasoline shortages, urban sprawl, starving people, and air and water pollution, how can anyone be so self­ ish as to think they can justify adding to the number one pollution problem in the world: overpopulation. There are currently 6 billion people on this planet. What if everyone decided to forego practicing birth control9 Then we would be depleting natural resources at an even greater rate than wc arc now with big­ ger houses to build and maintain, larger vehicles that get poor gas mileage, more food consumption. And this is not a question about whether anyone can afford this many children; it% a question about the earth not being able to afford them. So this year when you vote, letthink of something besides gay rights. Left think about the environment. Chris Norton. Bellevue Bailey’s background is questionable To the editor: I am an 86-ycar-old citizen who has been closely watching the race between Gary Newell and Jim Bailey for the U7th Distnct House of Representatives. After comparing their qualifications as given in local publications and literature, passed out by both candidates. I have sever­ al questions about their education and expe­ rience and background which has prepared them to serve in this important office. Though Bailey appears reluctant to share his education background. I have been told that he is a high school graduate with no fur­ ther college or university education. He did take a one week course in learning how to become a politician. Experience wise he worked as a laborer and salesman and has served for 5 1/2 years as chairman of Barry County Board of Commissioners. Newell completed high school, is a veter­ an of the Vietnam War and after serving 27 years as a member of Michigan State Police, he retired as post commander with the rank of first lieutenant. During these years, he headed several important departments in Lansing He is active in his church and with young peoples’ organizations. He completed four years of college during his working years with degrees in business administra­ tion, with honors. His past appears to be an open book. As a voter I need to know about Bailey’s education and experience, background. I would ask him to share this with the public, as our other candidate has very gladly done. Bailey’s lack of leadership as a commis­ sioner. seems to raise questions as to his ability to act as our state representative. Floyd L. Miller, Bellevue Week'*. PUBLIC OPINION: Delated to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Health care for all? Health care is becoming increasingly loo costly for many Americans. Do you think the U.S. should have national health care for all? Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Oivtson of J-Ad Graphcs Inc 1351 N.M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 (616) 945 9554 John Jacoba President Joyce Ryan Treasurer Frederic Jacoba Vca Present Stephen Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Elame Gilbert (Assotanf Eddor) Shelly Sulset Helen Mudry Patncsa Johns Mary McDonough James Jensen Shawna Hubbanh Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • OassiMd ads accepted Monday through Friday 8amto530pm Saturday 8 30 a m • Noon Scott Orr.men Jerry Johnson Dan Buer ge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year in ad|Otnmg counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 ( Ashly Simpson, Ionia: Derek Stiles, Delton: Christy Brown, Freeport: Ed Daniels. Hastings: Gordon Mitchell, Hickory Corners Alix Burns, Ann Arbor: "1 don't think the government can handle (he entire nation. There will be too much bureaucracy." "I think they should have it for all. Everybody has a right, they deserve health care." "National health care is a good idea, but it might be difficult to put into place. Also, making sure people have choices will be hard." "The record of national health care systems hasn't been too good. It's generally resulted in very long waits for care, especially for elective surgeries." "No. 1 don't think so. That's what's driven the cost up, when people think the government will pay for it. If people paid for their own. they wouldn't keep increasing the taxes (to pay for it.)" "Yes. lack of health care is a problem, but we should look at health care issues more holistically." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 27. 2000 - Page 5 L€TT€RS ) i our readers Castleton board did citizens wrong Bailey only promoting himself To the editor: I listened to the presentations made by Gary Newell and Jim Bailey, both candi­ dates for state representative, 87th District, at the First Friday program. I also read Bai­ ley's two-page advertisement in the July 11 edition of the Reminder. I have served on the Barry County Com­ mission for 5 1/2 years with Bailey and find his ego and self praise most ludicrous in that much of his presentation cannot be support- cd by examination of facts. Early in our relationship (1995), 1 requested he share with the County Com­ mission and county citizens information on his educational and experience background, which I felt wc needed to help evaluate his worth as a leader. As of today, this informa­ tion has not been forthcoming. I have repeatedly advised him of the need for holistic planning which must be a part of any comprehensive work plan. As of today. MADD made no contributions To the editor: This letter is to clarify and set the facts straight regarding a letter submitted by Bri­ an Reynolds and printed in the July 20 Ban­ ner. Mr. Reynolds has stated a contribution was given by Mothers Against Drunk Dri­ ving (MADD) to a candidate in which we have not given to. 1 would like to address the following issues: 1) MADD doesn't have a political action committee (PAC). 2) MADD does not endorse, donate, or contribute to any candidate. To do so would be against MADD\ policies. 3) Before using Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD’is) name, the facts should be checked out. 4) The statement was totally incorrect regarding MADD. Being as I am the sccretary/treasurer of the MADD. Barry County Chapter, 1 know no contribution has been given by the chap­ ter. Also, I have checked with the MADD, Michigan State office and they have not giv­ en support or donation to any candidate either because it is against MADD's policies and guidelines. Mickey Cousino, MADD, Barry County Chapter, Hastings Editor's Note: Mr. Reynolds said he mistak­ enly thought “MAD" was the same as "MADD" “MAD" is the Michigan Auto­ mobile Dealers Association. Newell is a better listener Dear editor: I attended a recent “First Friday” forum where the Republican candidates for the House of Representatives spoke. Ensuing “Letters to the Editor" tell me that while wc all heard the same words, we did not all hear the same message. One writer said Gary Newell seemed to agree with Jim Bailey most of the time. Let's be honest; sin;e Newell was the first speaker half the time, it’s obvious, then, that Bailey was agreeing with Newell half of those times. Wc heard Newell respond to a question about legislation concerning CCW (Carry­ ing a Concealed Weapon) registration. As 1 recall, he said there were some parts of the proposed legislation he did not agree with. Now we are hearing that he does not support CCW legislation. Bailey, however, states publicly that he does support CCW legislation. Does he want that to be strengthened, weakened, re­ written entirely, or what? Do we have to elect him to find out? Newell was criticized for accepting PAC money to support his candidacy. But did 1 no: hear Bailey say that, if elected, he would accept PAC money for his support? So per­ haps the difference is not so much philoso­ phy as “what can I say to help me get elect­ ed.” As 1 drive around the area, it appears that Bailey has easily out-spent Newell on num­ ber and size of lawn signs, not to mention a couple of thousand-dollar center-fold spreads in a local paper. This is not an indi­ cation of anything unethical, but if we con­ sider the accusation that Newell would owe some allegiance to his financial backers if elected, then Bailey would owe an even greater obligation to his financial support­ ers. Unless, of course, his family business has made him independently wealthy and he needs no such support. In which case, if elected, a lot of working people will be rep­ resented by an independently wealthy man. At that First Friday Forum I was left with the impression that one candidate was a good listener, could weigh all sides, and make an informed decision (probably quali­ ties which had helped him succeed in his chosen profession). The other candidate spoke with poise, assurance, and seemed to have a ready answer for each question. (As one weg said, “My mind is made up; don’t confuse me with facts.” I guess I’m partial to Newell as a good lis­ tener. Fluid! Nye Hastings Client treated with disrespect To the editor: A couple of years ago, my mother who lived in Woodland passed away in Pennock Hospital. According to Carla Wilson-Neil, neigh­ bors had identified themselves as her living relatives, in violation of law, rule and basic moral decency for incapacitated Medicare patients. These individuals represented themselves as being “family" and even signed witnessed documents claiming such family relationship. They, in fact, were not even related. It is significant to note that Mrs. Neil is the wife of former Michigan State Police post commander Ronald Neil, who also holds a position as an officer at Pennock. In addition, my stepfather, who preceded my mother in death at Pennock, also cannot rationally or reasonably be considered as being a surviving spouse, next-of-kin. near­ est relative or anything like unto it by hos­ pital physicians, nurses, other agents or em­ ployees. These individuals stole my mother's property, including her personal jewelry’ and other items of family legacy. These im­ postors had her cremated in violation of the laws of Michigan and a promise made with me, her son and sole heir, and sole survivor after my stepfather’s death. 1 was notified by mail after the fact. Then, it was too late for me to be with her when she needed me most and I was thus prevented from pro­ tecting either my incapacitated mother's person or her personal property. I have had contact with law enforcement officials, including former State Police Commander Neil, who is campaign man­ ager for attorney Gordon Shane McNeill, and Neil’s replacement, former MSP Post Commander Gary Newell in an effort to re­ solve pertinent issues. I have dealt with Newell since he came here to Barry County . Visit Us on the NET www.jadnews.com As post commander, he did nothing to sene justice. As I called to check on what the State Po­ lice were doing about the stolen property, my treatment got worse. My name is Gor­ don. but Newell would talk over me. He would say, “Now Gordie, Gordie. Gordie!" while I asked for clarification. I didn't then and still don't deserve to be belittled like that. He treated me with disrespect and was very unprofessional. I think we, the people, are tired of having the finger pointed at us. It is one thing to merely say that the disabled and elderly will have their rights protected from fraud and other abuses, but such claims have no foundation when not supported by proper moral action. Newell is not the kind of representation that we need in Lansing Gordon Petrovich. Woodland Got an idea for an interesting sports story? Give Jim Jensen a call at 945-9554 no such vision or comprehensive work plan exists. Our “Ship of State" has been adrift with­ out a manifest or knowledgeable captain at the wheel during these 5 1/2 years. At one time he told me he was going to get nd of the “deadwood” serving on coun­ ty boards and committees. One of his first demonstrations of leadership was to sepa­ rate the county from the City-County Joint Economic Development Boards (JEDC), implying that the city took advantage of the county financially. Historical records do not support this claim. We were paying $20,000 yearly in our partnership with the city. He then led us into a contract with a defunct Lansing group called Small Government Consultants and paid them $32,000, for which wc got nothing in return. The way Bailey handled this entire matter has creat­ ed bad feelings and mistrust between the City and County Commission. Bailey said he was on the Mental Health Board for two years. What he didn’t tell you was that he attended only 47 percent of the monthly meetings. Neither did he tell you in his continuing efforts to “cleanse" county boards and Committees he tried to remove some well qualified Mental Health Board members. In brief, state authorities told him he had no authority to terminate members of this board. He was successful in breaking up our experienced Social Services Board. Several times during the last 20 years, state inspectors have threatened to condemn and close our animal shelter. Our County Humane Society and citizens at large raised $150,000 plus other money to help build a new shelter. Bailey and company repeatedly put creative road blocks in the way of a new shelter becoming a reality. These arc only a few examples of his inadequate leadership qualities. Further examples of his poor leadership qualities involves KCC; wanting to spend $250,000 without adequate planning for a sports com­ plex north of Hastings; voting against citi­ zen requests to change County Board meet­ ings to evening hours so more citizens could attend these meetings; continuing refusal to support modem management practices in county government. Bailey is living iu a dream world when he claims 75 percent of county elected officials “trust and respect" him. I understand the Barry County Township organization is sup­ porting Newell rather than Bailey in his bid to be our state representative. We could go on and on, giving examples of his failure to understand the meaning of the word “lead­ ership.” Bailey appears to have echoed Newell’s long time stand on individual rights, unfunded mandates, state revenue sharing, Pro-Life, education and recreation pro­ grams for our young people, and gun legis­ lation. Newell has further explained the need for guidelines in administering a gun law so that all citizens are treated alike. In summary, Bailey is verbose in his praise of Bailey. His two-oage advertise­ ment would lead one to believe that he has been the motivating factor for all positive things that has happened to Barry County in the past 5 1/2 years. He totally fails to rec­ ognize the actual people who originated and carried out ideas to completion. He would lead citizens to believe he has a well rounded knowledge of governmental functions. The truth is that he has no acade­ mic studies pertinent to the organization and function of government and no experience other than the past 5 1/2 years. Certainly wc can find a better qualified person to repre­ sent the citizens of Barry County in state government. Emmet E Herrington, Barry County Commissioner To the editor: For reasons that will soon become abundantly clear, I would like to begin this letter by stating that I am ar. avid hunter and fish­ erman and have been since I was a small boy. By extension, I am therefore not op­ posed to hunting. My purpose in writing this letter is to make the public aware of the inappropriate and unprofessional way in which the Castleton Township Board has handled the following issue, and not to criticize hunting for sport. It has always been a rule, “Let the buyer beware." In Castleton Township, it is the voters who should beware because of the following fiasco: Several of my neighbors found out by ac­ cident in April that a shooting preserve was going to be established in the township. At this point, the Township Board had already approved the venture in January and com­ municated its approval to the DNR. The problem revolves around the failure of any­ body - Township Board or owners of the proposed shooting preserve - to notify the neighbors, as required by the DNR. After the Township Board members were made aware of the communication failure, they reluctantly requested the DNR not to pro­ ceed until the issue was revisited. Because of the board's lack of action, we, as concerned residents of the affected area found it necessary' to represent ourselves. Certain neighbors decided to conduct a sur­ vey to determine the feelings of other neighbors on the proposed project. The re­ sult' of the survey indicated that the neigh­ bors were overwhelmingly in opposition to the project. With a majority of neighbors against the shooting preserve, we assumed that it would be a clear-cut decision for the Township Board to rescind its approval of the project. But the Township Board voted unanimously to approve the project, even though the people in my neighborhood are the ones who must live with the situation and even though, according to our survey results, a majority of us are against the project. Unfortunately, our survey results did not appear to be believed by the board. By doubting our survey results, the Township Board appears to imply that wc were not truthful. Township Board members are con­ ducting another survey of the neighborhood to determine for themselves opinions on the shooting preserve. This is interesting to ponder because their results should mirror the results obtained from the survey already conducted. Since it was promised that the new results would be shared with the neighbors, I look forward to hearing from the Township Board and won­ der what will happen with the results since the board members already have given their seal of approval to the DNR. Though the proposed shooting preserve will affect only my neighborhood, the man­ ner in which this issue has been handled should be of concern to us all. Remember, it could be you and your neighborhood that next has to deal with the Township Board. Though my neighborhood may have lost the war, even though collected public opin­ ion clearly opposed the shooting preserve, I intend to vote in the upcoming elections and exercise my constitutional rights to seek change in who represents my interests. Each voter needs to carefully consider how he or she will vote in the coming elections. I invite you to do just that and to examine the need fcr change in our township leader­ ship. Donald M. Wiggins, Nashville Newell will help us help ourselves Dear editor: There really is a difference in the candi­ dates seeking to represent the 87th District. Judging from Gary Newell’s opponent’s comments, it’s clear that he doesn’t under­ stand agricultural issues. His comments related to factory farms are totally misleading. He uses examples of 5,000 to 10,000 and refers to them as “fac­ tory farms.” There arc currently such farm­ ing operations in Michigan and in the 87th District. These arc “family farming opera­ tions" that have expanded over time to cov­ er, for example, the expense of sending a child to college. The “factory farms" of North Carolina could never be a part of Michigan's landscape; Michigan’s Right to Farm Legislation and various environmental laws would not allow it, thanks to foresight and appropriate planning. Conservation of Barry County’s natural resources is critical to the future of the county and its citizens. Various studies indi­ cate the two overwhelming concerns of Bar­ ry County citizens is land use and water quality, both issues currently addressed by your Barry Conservation District. During Newell^ opponent’s tenure as county commissioner, he has never champi­ oned any effort to increase district funding that would allow for more adequate natural resource conservation. So much more could have been accomplished with his support. I certainly am confused about Jim Bai­ ley’s views on local government responsibil­ ities and his stand on individual rights. His statement on the agricultural issue: “local government must have a say in it." His state­ ment on individual rights: “to believe that you should have a say in what someone across the county can or can’t do is wrong.” He further states: “to encourage certain types of development is good." He follows with: “to deny a landowner his rights is wrong." Well Mr. Bailey which way is it? Do you want it both ways? Governing is a process of thinking and acting responsible. To this end compromise and partnerships are a must. Newell’s quali­ fications make him the best candidate to seek a balance that will serve all citizens. Newell believes that individual citizens have within themselves the answers and capacity to solve problems and concerns, if and when they have been provided adequate resources and/or tools to accomplish the task. Newell believes that his responsibility as 87th District Representative will be to: “help people help themselves." Vote for this kind of responsibility Aug. 8. Vote for Gary Newell. Tom Guthrie. Delton More Great Look what you can do on our web site! Request poky changes • Initiate a loss report Check claim status • Subsenbe to free e-nevsletters Maklne rour totur, maea pradfctaMa Larry fte|] CLV, CHFC »1W StaeS, Huunp. MiaVM Phone 945-3443 CORRECTION HELP WANTED In my letter to the editor last week. I incorrectly attributed a contribution from MADPAC to the Gary Newell campaign to the Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The true source of the funds was the Michigan Automobile Dealers political action We have openings between 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. committee. Mickey Cousino. the treasurer for the local chapter of MADD. informs me that the Mothers Against Drunk Driving is not a political organization, that they do not endorse, support or contribute to political candidates. I did not know that, and I thank Ms Cousino for correcting my mistake, and apolo­ gize to all members of MADD for the misrepresentation I have always had treme-toous respect for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and the way they have transformed ^ur soci­ ety’s attitudes The very fact that they have had so many leg­ islative successes without joining the political fray only dou­ bles my respect. Clearly, these people are very effective And. while I tip my hat to MADD for being non-political. I personal!’.' am quite political The distinction between Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Michigan Automobile Dea'ers does not change the meaning of the ongmal mes­ sage Jim Bailey falsely alleges that the Newell campaign has accepted contnbutions from ar.ti-gun organizations And the cavalier use of disinformation by the Bailey campaign is dis­ turbingly routine. The best way voters can reward a candidate with such tow regard for the truth is with a one-way ticket to political obliv­ ion. Vote for campaign mtegnty. Vote for Gary Newell Brian Reynolds Paid lor by Brian Reynolds. 2630 Quakaz*. Mattings, Ml 49058 Also there are openings between 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. • J^Aiandh/ dlnwAphaAa • jAaininp • J-Aaa 'IbtigoA/nA • J-Aae T/ZezzZa • Jlaxibla SchadulaA • SioAliruf al $5.75 paA houA • (location fiai/ • j£ow Cost OnAuAance (Had dvailahlsi Just Stop In Today And Ask for an Application McDonald's of Hastings & McDonald's of Gun Lake �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 27. 2000 Esther L. Shaw HASTINGS - Mrs. Esther L. Shaw, age 94, of Hastings and formerly of Woodstock, Illinois, died Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at her home in Hastings. Mrs. Shaw was bom on April 15, 1906 in Zion, Illinois, the daughter of George E. & Hattie Belle (Smith) Wiedman. She was raised in Zion, Illinois and attended Zion schools, graduating in 1924. Mrs. Shaw was married to Leon O. Shaw on June 26. 1934, and he preceded her in death on July 19. 1992. She moved from Woodstock. Illinois to Hastings in 1997. Mrs. Shaw was employed as a bookkeeper, telephone operator, and buyer for the Zion Department Store until her marriage in 1934. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Woodstock for 55 years, an avid gardner, member of the Woodstock Homemakers, Kishwaukee Valley Garden Club, Board Watchers, 4-H Council, and served two terms on the District 10 School Board. Mrs. Shaw was also preceded in death by her parents; and three sisters. She is survived by two sons, Leon O. Shaw II of Boulder. Colorado, and Robert B. (Dagny) Shaw of Laguna Niguel, California; two daughters, Ellarie (Dr. James) Spindler of Hastings, and Rita (Dr. Leon) Thacker of West Lafayette, Indiana; 12 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Memorial Services for Esther will be held on Friday, July 28, 2000 at 2:00 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church of Woodstock in Illinois. Burial will be at McHenry County Memorial Park in Woodstock, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Woodstock. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASA.NTMEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Sloe Olmstead (616) 758-3C2I church phone Sunday Sen uc 9 30 a.m . Sunday School 11 00 a.m.. Sunday Evcnmg Service 6 00 p m . Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday night* 6 30pm ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jcffenon Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p m. Sunday Masses 8:30 a m and 11 00 a m . Confession Saturday 3:30-4 15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich W Clayton Garrison. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am. classes for all ages Morning Worship 10: 45 a m Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 pm Wednesday activities 7:00 pm arc Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or Tint grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway, Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 Worship Ser­ vices Sunday. 11 00 am ; Sunday School. 10 am for all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Htahtp Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd. I mile cast of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emcntus. 945­ 9224 Sunday Services: 9:45 a m . Bible Classes - for all ages. 10:40 a.m - Morning Worship. 6 00 p.m Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7:30 p m Prayer and Bible Study Sharing Your Faith - “You Are Wel­ coming" Church Phone. 948­ 2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church of the World Wuie Anglican Communion" 315 W. Center St (comer of S Broad­ way and W Center St) Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev Ft Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr F William Voctberg. Director of Music Sunday Worship Ser­ vices • 8 a m and 10 a m Sunday School • 10 am Nursery Avail­ able at 10 a.m Vacation Bible School. Aug 7-10 from 6-8 pm CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 1100 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6.00 pm evening Service. Wednesday 7:00p m Services for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Paster David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 am.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m. Sunday Evening Service 6 pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If in­ terested m a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at i0 00 am. Worship 11: 00 a.m. Evening Service at b 00 pm. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 a m . PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a m.. Worship 11 a m . Evening Services 6 p.m Wednes­ day Bible study 7 pm. Peter Wackertnan. PaUor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Btblc Correspon­ dence Course COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times. 9:45 a m Traditional, 10:15 am Sun­ day School. 11 15 a m. Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day night? - Praise Services 7:30 pm For more information call the church office ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer, Pasior A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p.m THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a.m. 9:55 a.m and 11.20 a m Tuesday prayer and share time 10:00 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6 30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m ol». Nursery and children’s activities thru the 4th grade available for all services Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore, Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thun 9 a m to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9 30 a m Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. Sun 5-7 p m Youth Fellowship (Gr. 6-12); Sun evening sen ice as announced in weekly bulletin 6 p.m.. Wed 6­ 8pm Wamors(Gr K-5th). (War­ riors will begin in September ■ (Serving evening meal to Warriors at 6 p.m ). Wed 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9 30 a.m Morning Prayer. 10 30 a m. Holy Communion Evening Prayer 6 00 pm. For mure information call 795-2370 or Rev David T Hustwick 948-9604 Re* Deacon David S Mohrhardt 517-627-9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services Affiliated with the In­ dependent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Curnc. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr Adult Min­ istries 9.30 am Sunday School for all ages, 1045 a.m. Momtng Worship Service. 6 00 p.m. Evening Service. 7 00 p.m Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p m.. Awana. Sr and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High Schoo! Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m. Church Service 10 30 a m. Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Sute Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev Donald Brail, Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 a.m Sunday School; 10 45 a m Morning Worship; 5:30 p.m KtdY quizzing, C00 p.m Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6 30 pm. Kid Y Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 a.m . Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St.. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. July 30 8 00 A 10 00 a m Warship, No Sunday Schoo* (su.rmcr) Thurs­ day. July 27 - 6.tif p.m. VBS. Fri­ day. July 28 - 6 00 p.m VBS Sat­ urday. July 29 800 pm NA Monday July 31 - 6:30 p m. Softbail Tuesday, Aug. I 6:30 Soft­ ball, 7:30 Over Anon Wednesday. Aug 2 -7:00 Worship HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at l0 30a.m Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 9(h) a m to 12 00 p.m and I 00 p m to 4 00 p m and Friday 9 00 am to 12 00 p.m during the summer SUNDAY SCHEDULE 9 30 a m Worship, Jr. Church. 10 30 a.m Coffee; 10:30 am Radio Broad­ cast August 14th through August 18 - 9:00 am to 11 30 a m VA­ CATION BIBLE SCHOOL Our theme this year is Holyword Stu­ dios FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 ( 616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller, Pastor Thursday. July 27 - 6 45 pm. Praise Team rehears?1 Sunday. July 30 - 9:00 a m Traditional Worship Service. 9 20 Children s Worship. 10 00 a m “Coffee Hour" in the Dining Room. 10 30 a.m Contemporary Worship Service The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 10 30 Service is broad­ cast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery is provided dunng both Services Children s Worship is available dunng both Services Thu information on worship senices is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDI C THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" I IRS Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 7?0 Cook Rd Hastings. Michigan tea Obit wattes Kenneth M. Wallace HASTINGS - Kenneth M. Wallace, age 17, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Kenneth was bom cn January 22, 1983 in Hastings, the son of Rodney and Karen (Porter) Wallace. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended local area schools during his early years, later transferring to the Nashville Alternative Education program for High School. Kenneth was a member of the Boy Scouts of America. He enjoyed playing with his cousins, playing computer video games, board games, fishing, and watching action/adventure movies. He especially enjoyed his many adventures in Elk Rapids with his friends. He was an active fund raiser for Cystic Fibrosis including; helping organize a bowl-a-thon and a door to door campaign. Kenneth was preceded in death by grandfather, Howard Porter; and grandfather, William Wallace. He is survived by his parents, Rodney and Karen (Porter) Wallace of Hastings; sister, Melissa Wallace of Hastings; maternal grandmother, Ann Porter of Nashville; paternal grandmother. Marguerite Wallace of Nashville; special friends. James Meyer, Dan Rouan. and Scott Brinkman; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Graveside Services for Kenneth were held on Saturday, July 22, 2000 at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Reverend Alan Metier officiated. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Make a Wish Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Keith M. Foster LAKE ODESSA - Keith M. Foster, age 72, of Lake Odessa, went to be with his Lord on Monday, July 24. 2000. Keith was born on July 15, 1928 in Montcalm County, the son of Carleton ano Mabel (Plumb) Foster. He served in the United States Army from 1950-1952. Keith married Ruth Frost on October 10, 1953 in Hopkins, and together they bought a farm in the Morrison Lake area in 1955. He was a long time member of the Clarksville Bible Church and had a special joy of working with the Sunday School. For the past several years, he had been a member of the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Stanford. Keith had a special love for the Lord. Keith was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth in 1984; his son, Carlton Foster in 1992. He is survived by his wife, Doris; his children, Barbara and Gary Rottman, and Elton and DeeAnna Foster; his grandchildren, Kim, Jason, Heather. Joshua and Holly; his brothers and sisters, Thelma and Howard Livingston, CJ. Foster. Russell and Mary Foster, and Helen Waldron; numerous nieces and nephews; brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Lois Norris; and the loving family of his wife, Doris. Visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 27. 2000 at Koops Clarksville Memorial Chapel. Funeral Services for Ke;th will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 28, 2000 at the Clarksville Bible Church. Burial will be in Balcom Cemetery. If you are unable to attend the visitation or service, please sign the family's Memory Book at www.webobit.com. Memorial contributions may be made to a Christian cause of the donor's choice or New Tribes Mission do Clarksville Bible Church. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Inc. Howard A. Frost MIDDLEVILLE AND HASTINGS - Mr. Howard A. Frost, age 91, of Middleville and Hastings, died Thursday, July 20, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Frost was bom on November 9, 1908 in Hastings, the son of Herman & Maud (Rorabeck) Frost. He had been a life long Hastings area resident Mr. Frost attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1926 from Hastings High School and Kalamazoo College in 1931. His first job was at the Old International Seal & Lock Company in Hastings at 40c an hour. He was married to Dorothy M. Doolittle on August 19, 1939 and she survives. Mr. Frost was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for 32 years as Assistant Manager, retiring in 1973. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, past Board of Trustees, member of Barry County Historical Society, Founding Board of YMCA, member of the Church Choir, former member of Hastings City Band, former member of Hastings City Charter Commission and Board of Review, Hastings Board of Education for 17 years. Charter member of Hastings Junior Chamber of Commerce, Charter member of Community Chest, former member of Hastings Country.,^ub. Hastings Manufacturing Company Board of Directors, Hastings Viking Corporation Board of Directors, Civil War and Steam Locomotor enthusiast. Mr. Frost enjoyed gardening and the circus. At age nine, was thrilled to sit on Buffalo Bill Cody's lap while Cody was visiting in Hastings. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother. Stuart Frost. Mr. Frost is also survived by two daughters, Sandra (Roy) Carlson of Middleville, and Karen (Clark) Lincoln of Alma; son, Donald (Lee) Frost of Traverse City; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Howard were held on Saturday, July 22, 2000 at Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiated. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Pennock Hospital Foundation, YMCA of Barry County or Bany County United Way. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Lucille H. Abels FREEPORT - Lucille H. Abels, age 83, formerly of Freeport, passed away early Monday morning, July 24, 2000. Lucille was bom in Lawrence, Kansas on November 7, 1916, the daughter of Lewis and Hester Barnum. She was married to Joseph Abels on December 17. 1942 in Claremont, California. Following the end of World War II. they moved to Michigan. For many years Lucille ran Granny's Produce. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband. Joseph; her granddaughter, Laura Lee Dockham; her brothers and sisters. Pat Barnum, Harry Barnum, Luella Gordon, and Hilda Thorsen. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Dockham of Cutlerville; her grandson, Mike of Ionia; her brothers and sisters, Lawrence Barnum, Leo Barnum, Donald Barnum, Vereda Barnum, Marjorie Barnum, and Gloria (Luke) Laredo; many nieces and nephews; and her close friend. Bruce Lincoln. Funeral Services for Lucille were held on Wednesday. July 26. 2000 at Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Bownc Center Cemetery. Please sign the family's Memory Book at www.webobit.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or to the family. Arrangements were made bv the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Margie Maurer HASTINGS - Mrs. Margie Maurer, age 78, of Hastings, died Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Maurer was bom on March 22, 1922 in Indiana, the daughter of William and Allie (Thackery) Tellas. She spent her early childhood in Indiana, moving to Michigan during her teenage years. Mrs. Maurer was married to Francis Maurer on October 22, 1941 in Marshall. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, crocheting, bingo and playing the piano. Mrs. Maurer was preceded in death by her parents, William and Allie Tellas; a son, Robert Maurer; and two great grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Francis Maurer; sons, Jerry (Barbara) Maurer of Charlotte, Donald (Nadine) Maurer of Charlton, Michael (Rita) Maurer of Milan, and David (Brenda) Maurer of Petersburg; daughters, Carol (Robert) Fenelon of Maybee, and Darlene (Mark) Wilkinson of Greenville; 21 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Margie will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 2:00 P.M. at St. Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville with Father Mike Stafford officiating. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Nashville. . Memorial contributfcittsTnay be made to Options Institute of Massachusetts. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Frances Mae Warner MANISTEE - Miss Frances Mae Warner, age 80, of Manistee and formerly of Hastings, died Sunday, July 23, 2000 at Manistee County Medical Care Facility. Miss Warner was born on March 11, 1920 in Hastings, the daughter of Leo & Jennie (Bclson) Warner. She was raised in the Hastings area. Miss Warner was preceded in death by her parents, Leo & Jennie (Belson) Warner, her biothers, Winston, and Leo Warner, sisters, Twilla Warner, and Grace Neil. She is survived by a brother, Alleyne Warner of Woodland, three sisters, Vema (William) Shellington of Hastings, Mary (Raymond) Bender of Hudson, and Juanita Long of Union City; several nieces and nephews. Graveside Services for Frances were held on Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at Rutland Township Cemetery. Reverend Dan Wheeler officiated. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Lloyd Eugene “Gene” Makley LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Lloyd Eugene 'Gene' Makley of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2000 at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing after a long illness. He was bom on August 26. 1929 in Grandville, the son of Lloyd Lional and Lenora (Rairigh) Makley. Gene served in the 196th Infantr Division during the Korean Conflict, an retired from E.W. Bliss Company after 3 years of employment as an Electrician. He was preceded in death by his parenl and sister, Bonnie (Lester) Makley. Gene is survived by his wife, Bette 48 years; and four children, Pam, Sco Cheryl, and Wayne and their familic sister. Betty and Roger Rush; brotht Ronnie and Luann Makley. Funeral Services for Gene were held < Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at th Lakewood United Methodist Churci Reverend Ward D. Pierce officiated. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may made to the Ionia Area Hospice in met of Lloyd E. Makley. Arrangements were made by the R< Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 27. 2000 - Page 7 Social New Moore-Willard to wed Oct. 21 Crawleys to mark 60th anniversary Maurers to observe 40th anniversary Gerald and Ada Crawley of Johnstown Twp. will celebrate their 60th wedding an­ niversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, August 5. 2000 nt their daughter’s home. 11600 Hutchinson RdDowling. No gifts, please. Gerald Craw lev married Ada Johnson July 27. 1940. He was an area carpenter retiring from B. C. Schuemann. He served with the U.S. Navy in Guam during World War IL She worked in the physical therapy department at Thomapple Manor and Pennock Hospital in Hastings. They have three children. John Crawley of Hastings. Mary Inman of Dowling, and Gary “Mike” Crawley of Grand Rapids; ten grandchildren and eighteen great-grand­ children. Tom and Sharon Maurer will be celebrat­ ing their 40th wedding anniversary on Sun­ day. July 30th. They will be having a mass said in their honor at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. 11 a.m. and then a recep­ tion in the church hall immediately follow­ ing. 12:15 p.m. Family and friends are wel­ come to attend. Ryan Philip Willard and Melissa Sue Moore are pleased to announce their en­ gagement. Melissa is the daughter of Howard and Mary Moore of Hastings, and Ryan is the son of Kay Willard, of Hastings and the late Eldon Willard. Ryan and Melissa are both 1998 gradu­ ates of Hastings High School, and are cur­ rently attending K.C.C. Ryan is employed al Viking Corp, in Hastings and Melissa is employed at National City Bank in Delton. They arc planning an Oct. 21,2000 wedding. Davis-Bivens to wed Sept. 16 Mr. and Mrs. Tony Fnth and Neal Davis arc proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Davis, to Gordon Bivens, son of Ken and Becky Bivens of Hastings Michelle is a 1998 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently a stay-at-home mom to their son. Chance. Gordon is a 1995 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently working for the Iron Workers Local 340. The wedding will be Sept. 16. 2000. Larry and Janet Neil will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Sundav. July 30, 2000. They were blessed with three children, Matthew and Kim Neil of Holland, Bob and Kathy Burcsh of Holland, and Susan Neil of Austin, TX, also 10 wonderful grandchil­ dren. Tom and Nola Edwards will celebrate 40 years of marriage July 30. 2000. They have four children and six grandchildren. They reside in Hastings. Ida Mead to celebrate her 90th birthday There will be an open house for Ida Mead’s 90th birthday Saturday. Aug. 5 from 1-3 p.m. at Raymond and Martha Mead’s, 2491 Lower Lake. Hastings. No gifts please. LEGAL NOTICES Dosters to celebrate golden anniversary Allen and Laura Strouse will be celebrat­ ing their 25th wedding anniversary on July 26. 2000. They were married at the Hast­ ings Nazarenc Chu; ►. They have three children - Jeremy (Pamela) Strouse. Stacy (Josh) Storm, and Katy Strouse. The children of Don and June (Parmele) Doster invite friends and family to a buffet luncheon to celebrate their parents' 50th an­ niversary on Saturday. August 5.2000 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Nashville Baptist Church Family Center. 304 Phillips Street. Nashville. Their children are Herb (Carol) Doster. Gordon (Judy) Doster. Bob (Karen) Doster. Sandi (Bill) Nadzam. Janet (Joe) Maurer. Karen Doster. 14 grandchildren: 8 step­ grandchildren; 4 step-great-grandchildren; and one grandson deceased. The family request only your presence and best wishes. No gifts, please. Jacksons to celebrate golden anniversary Keith and Barb will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house on July 30th from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. Their chil­ dren. Clare. Linda (Graham) and Peg (Possehn) request your presence but no pre­ sents. please. The open house will be at 4525 Clarks, ille Rd. Lake Odessa (Linda’s). Watch for signs or call 374-0753 or 374-7912 for directions. Hall-Bosscher engagement told Bauchman-Leonard plan to wed Sept. 23 Mr. and Mrs. James Bauchman of Hast­ ings announce the engagement of their daughter Lon to Tom Leonard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown of Burkes Garden. Virginia A Sept. 23 wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hall of Lowell are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jennifer to Luke Bosscher. son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Bosscher also of Lowell. The bndc-to-be is a 1997 graduate of Lowell She is attending Aquinas College and plans to graduate in the spring of 2001 She is employ ed at Kropf Orchards. The future groom graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School in I997 and is presently working for Reitsma Electric. Jennifer is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hall and Mrs Pat Newell of Hastings. Jennifer and Luke will be married on Sept 23. 2000 Louis and Beverly Burrows celebrated 50 years of marriage on January 28. 2000 Their golden anniversary will lx observed on Sunday. August 13. 2000 at 3:00 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend a reunion al 450 E. Casgrove in Nashville The Burrows’ have 4 children. 12 grand­ children and 2 great-grandchildren. Your presence is all that is requested, no gifts- Neils to celebrate 40th anniverary Edwardses to mark 40th anniversary Strouses to observe silver anniversary Burrowses to mark golden anniversary NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage, made by GREGORY G. PHILLIPS, a single man. whose address is 5980 Chief Noonday Road, Hastngs. Michigan 49058. as Mortgagor to DOROTHY BARTON, a single woman, whose address is 409 East Woodlawn Apt 1. Hastings, Michigan 49058 and DENNIS BARTON, a single man, whose address is 4548 Seabetg Road. Zephyr Hitts. Florida 33541. as Mortgagees Dated March 17. 1995, and recorded m the Office of the Register of Deeds for ihe County of Barry and the State of Michigan, on March 21. 1995. in Liber 826 of Mortgages on Pages 971 and 972. on which Mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date of this notice for principal and interest, the sum of Three Thousand Seven Hundred and Nmety-iour Dollars and thirty-four cents ($3794.34) with interest at the rate of 900% And no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any pari thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the Power of Sale con­ tained m said Mortgages, and in pursuance of the statute m such case made and provided, the above said Mortgages, will be foreclosed by a sale of the parcel of the premises therein described of so much thereof as may be neces­ sary. at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. County of Barry. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on the 10th day of August. 2000. at 1 00 p.m . Eastern Standard Time, of said day and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgages, together with interest payable at the rate of 9.00%. together with late fees, legal costs, attorneys fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of sad sale, which said premises are described tn said Mortgage, as fol­ lows. to-wrt THE SOUTH 742 50 FEET ON THE SOUTH ONE-HALF NORTHWEST ONE QUARTER. SECTION 17. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST LYING WEST OF GLASS CREEK EXCEPT COMMENCING AT THE WEST ONE QUARTER POST OF SECTION 17. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST THENCE NORTH 300 FEET THENCE EAST 150 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 300 FEET THENCE WEST 150 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPT COMMENCING WEST ONE QUARTER POST OF SECTION 17. THENCE NORTH 33 RODS FOR POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE E\ST 352 FEET THENCE NORTH 165 FEET THENCE WEST 352 FEET THENCE SOUTH 165 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE EAST 156 FEET. THENCE NORTH 266 FEET, THENCE WEST 156 FEET THENCE SOUTH 266 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING The period of redemption will be stx (6) months from the date of sale Dated June 20 2000 DOROTHY BARTON AND DENNIS BARTON. Mortgagees. DRAFTED BY TIMOTHY L TROMP. PC P41571 501 WEST STATE STREET HASTINGS Ml 49058 BY Timothy L Tromp (P41571) Attorney for Dorothy Barton and Dennis Barton (7/27) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert L Misak and Tamara J. Misak, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. f/k/a, Countrywide Funding Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 29. 1995. and recorded on December 1. 1995 in Uber 646. on Page 311, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of SEVENTYFIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTYONE AND 20/100 dollars ($75.361.20). mdudtng interest at 7.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on August 10. 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan. and are described as: Lot 3. Johnsons Gun Lake Plat according to the recorded Plat thereof as record­ ed n Liber 3 of Plats on Page 38. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: June 29. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248 593 1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200017007 Mustangs (7/27) LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER Hie No. 2000-472-CZ Hon. James H. Heher JOHN M WILLIAMS. Plaintiff -vsRODNE Y L. WISNIEWSKI AND TAMMY S PETERS. Defendants Robert J Longstreet (P53546) Attorney for Ptaimrff SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 Rodney L. Wisniewski and Tammy S. Peters. Defendants Herein At a session of said Court, held in the Circuit Courtroom in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, this 5th day of Juty. 2000 Present: Honorable James H. Fisher Circuit Judge This matter having come before the Court pc suant to the Motion of Plaintiff and the Court being otherwise duly informed in tt.j premises, now therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Tammy S Peters, Defendant in the above entitled cause, in which Plaintiff seeks to Quiet Title on certain property in Barry County, shall file an Answer or take other action permitted by law or Court Rule on or before the day of Sept. 4, 2000. by filing an answer or other appropriate pleadings with the 5th Circuit Court. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058, and that should Defendant fail to take such action, a Default Judgment will be entered against her for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of this order shall be published once each week m the Hastings Banner for three con­ secutive weeks and a proof of publication shall be filed in this Court. James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge DRAFTED BY: Robert J Longstreet (P53546) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET 607 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 (7/27) Starting or Expanding a Business? Due to the expansion and relocation of a few of our current tenants, the Hastings Industrial Incubator will be offering both manufacturing and office leases for 2000 The Hastings Industnal Incubalor is a 44 600-sq -ft facility operated by the City of Hastings to promote the establishment of new enterprises We offer reasonably priced leas­ es m a variety of flexible configurations, management assistance, shared copier, tax and conference room services and access to various state and federal business assistance and loan programs For further information or to arrange an appointment to discuss how our office can assist your new business, contact Joe Rahn or Mikki Purgiel at 945-6027. �Page fl - The Hastings Banner - Thursday July 27. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KEN NETH P BELLES AND KAREN A BELLES. HUSBAND AND WIFE to AMERlQUEST MORT GAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee, dated February 24 1999 and recorded on March 11 1999. as document #1026365. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of seventy two thousand ninety three and 13'100 Dollars IS72.093.13). including interest at 9 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1 p.m on August 3. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan and are described as A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS COM MENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11 TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. THENCE NORTH 762 FEET THENCE WEST 244 FEET. THENCE NORTH 371 FEET. THENCE EAST 244 FEET THENCE SOUTH 371 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban donee in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 29. 2000 AMERlQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Rcoert A Tremain & Associates PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009 6616 (7/27) Ann landers Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COuLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the condition uf a mortgage made by Michael Bagley and Connie Bagley, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Aggressive Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 25. 1998. and recorded on April 29 1998 as docu ment #1011149 Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by mesne assign ments to Bankers Trust Company of California N A as Custodian or Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated August 19. 1998 which was recorded on June 19. 2000, as document #1045677, Barry County Records, on which mort gage there is claimed to be due at the date here of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 77/100 dollars ($135,613 77). including interest at 13 400% per annum Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wilt be foreclosed by a sale of the mort gaged premises or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p m on August 24. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 19 Town 1 North Range 7 West Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant 1463 feet East of the Southwest comer said Section 19. thence North 15 degrees 00 minutes East, 350 00 feet, thence East 585 feet, more or less to the centerline of Waubascon Creek, thence Southerly along said centerline of Waubascon Creek, a distance of 350 feet, more or less to said South Section Ime. thence West along said South Section Ime 585 feet more or less to the place of beginning Subject to roadway easement over the Southerly 33 feet lor Mudd Lake Road The redemption period shall be 12 month(s/ from the date of such sale Dated July 13. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593 1301 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie • 200015571 Cougars (8/10) VOTE * VOTE ♦ VOTE ★ VOTE ♦ VOTE ★ VOTE * VOTE Ul H O Linda Watson District #1 O Barry County Commissioner ton City of Hastings o m Linda is a Lifetime Resident of Hastings & Barry County and Business Owner for 12 Years VOTE FOR EXPERIENCE Paid for by Committee to Elect L Watson, 1325 S Broadway. Hastings.Ml 49058 VOTE ★ VOTE * VOTE * VOTE ★ VOTE * VOTE * VOTE NOTICE To The Qualified Electors of BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY. AUGUST 8. 2000 The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voting Precincts —Barry County. Michigan ASSYRIA TWP 8094 Tiike, Road on M 66 »! Assyna Carter. Belevue Township Ha# BALTIMORE TWP PREC «1AA1B 3100 E DowkngRd Township Hail BARRY TWP PREC • ! Kellogg Softool Rd . Hickory Comen Ftr» Station Nattweo Township Hall (517) 852-9479 HASTINGS CHARTER TWP 085 River Rd Hastmgs Township Mai; 948-9690 HOPE TWP PREC »1 4 »2 5463 South Wall Lake Rd. M-43 Hope Township Hall 948-2464 IRVING TWP PREC #1 112 Slate Street Freeport V.Hage Hail 795-5330 BARRY TWP PREC »2A & 2B 155 E ast Orchard Street. Delton Barry Township Hal CARLTON TWP OLD WELCOME SCHOOL 85 Welcome Rd . Mattings 949-9690 IRVING TWP PREC #2 Corner ot Woodschool Rd 4 Wmg Rd Irving Twp Hal Hastings JOHNSTOWN TWP 13641 S M-37 Highway Township Hal'Fee Station CASTLETON TWP 915 Reed Sneer Township Mail 948-2194 721-9935 MAPLE GROVE TWP 721 Durk'e St.. Nash. Hie Tcvnshtp 85243872 ORANGEVILLE TWP 6912 S Boutte* Rd Village ot OrangavM Township Hall Fire Station 664-4522 PRAIRIEVILLE TWP PREC at 10155 Norns Rd Detton Town‘sn<) Hail 623-2664 THORNAPPLE TWP PREC <1 3885 Bander Rd MKddlcv.lle Thornapple-Kellogg High School 795-3394 WOODLAND TWP PREC alA4 IB 156 S Mam Si Woodland Fire SUHon 4 Twp Hall 367-4915 YANKEE SPRINGS TWP 284 N Briggs Rd MiddleviHe Township Hall 795-9091 PRAIRIEVILLE TWP PREC »2 11351 LexHay Rd . Plainwell Pme Lake Fire Dept 623-5101 CITY OF HASTINGS Wards 1.2.34 4 232 W Grand St Hastings Junior H«gh School Gym RUTLAND CHARTER TWP 2461 Heath Rd Hastings Electors who wish to receive an Absentee Voter ballot for the Primary Election by mail may submit an AV application by 2:00 p m . August 4 2000 Elector** qualified to obtain an Absentee Voter ballot for the Primary Election may vote in person in the Clerk s office up to 4 00 p m August 7. 2000 t>€ BORAH S MASSiMINO Assyria Two Clerk 7475 Co* Rd Brtievue Ml 49021 Phene (6161 758-40C3 TRAC* MrTCHELL Baltimore Clem J’OOE Do**ng Rd Hasftngs Ml 49058 DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY Barry T«»p Cl*rt t55E Orchard St PO Bom 7G5 Dellon Ml 49046 Phone '6161 623-5171 WILMA DANIELS Canton %p Ciert 85 Welcome Rd Hamnga Mi 49058 P*on© ,6i6i 945-5990 .OH*.A WILSON Cattieion Tap Clem 915 Reed St Nashvle Ml 49073 Phone <5171 852'91931 homei Phone |5l7) 852 9479 loffcel CHERYL ALLEN Woodland Twp Clerk 156 S Mam Woodland. Mt 48897 Phone (616) 367-4915 i0*ce) Rhone (616) 367-4094 (Home) SUSANK BUTLER Maple Grove Twp Clerk 9752 Evart Rd Nashvme. Ml 49073 BONNIE L CRUTTENDEN Hasting* Charter Twp Clerk 885 River Rd Hatting*. Ml 49058 Phone (616'. 948-969C ,0".ce Phone |6l6i 945-3291 (Kernel DARLENE HARPER Orangeville Twp Clem 11031 W-'dwood Rd SheOyvUe Mi 49344 Phone i6i6) 672-7149 LINDA EDDY-HOUGH Hope Twp Clerk 5463 S M-43 Hav Hastmgs. Mt 49058 Phone (616) 948 2464 NORMAJEAN NICHOLS Pramesilte Twp Clerk 10115 S Norn* Rd Detton Mi 49046 Phone (616) 623-2664 EMILY HARRISON Irving Twp Clem 6925 Parmaiee Rd MxkSeviae Mi 49333 Phone (616) 795-9915 ROBIN McKENNA Rutland Charter Twp Clerk 2461 **eaih Rd Hatting* Ml 49058 Phone (616> 948-2194 JUNE DOSTER .•Chnstcwn Twp Cle*i 1815 Lacey Rd Dowkn; Ml 49050 Phone ,616- 721-9905 DONNA M STAGRAr Thcmapp1* T*P Clerk 200 E '.tArfiS: MKMev Mi 49J33 Phone 6’6; 795-7202 JANICE C LIPPERT Yankee Springs Twp Clerk 284 N Bnggs Rd MrOdtev-Se Ml 49333 Phone <616) 795-9091 EVERIL MANSHUM Waiting* City Clerk <01 E State St Hastings Ml 49058 Phone '6’6)945 2468 For the purpose of pi*c>ng in nomination candidate* lor the following office* C-jngrewonai C-ou»*y Representative m Congress County Comm-ssoners Presecutang Attorney Sheriff County Clem County Treasurer Register of Deeds t>am Comm-ssioner Surveyor State Legislature Townsn<". Representative Supen »or Clerk Treasurer TtytteOi And ar., additional offctrs mat may oe on the oanof and for the purpose of t rg Delegates to the County Con»ent>on of me Democratic and ReputHcan parties TOWNSHIP PROPOSALS • SEE NOTICES PLACED ELSEWHERE IN NEWSPAPER to do with a column you printed many yews ago It made a deep impression on both of us. I keep a laminated copy of the column in my scrapbook, so I can look at it from tune lo time, and remember how important my sister is to me Please print it again for all those siblings who cannot seem to get along. Love My sister in Connecticut Dear Conn When this letter first ap­ peared in my column. I was overwhelmed with requests for copies. It seems a lot of parents wauled lo be sure their children did not sulfei from the sibling rivalry that had atlectcd them I am happy to print it again m World history Dear Ann Landers: I have been search­ ing your column for my favorite article, but have yet to see it. Would you please reprint "The History of the World ’" It was a com­ pilation of lines from student pa|>cis. col lectcd by history and English teachers, and put together by Richard Ledcrei It was hi­ larious. Laura in Atlanta. Dear Laura 1 remember it well, because the man who put it together has the same name as mine, although wc are not related Here it is: The History of the World Adam and Eve were created from an ap­ ple tree. Jacob, son of Isaac, stole his brothers birthmark One of Jacobs sons. LEGAL NOTICE Mortgage Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard T Williams, A Married Man and Tamie R Williams, His Wife, to Capstone Mortgage Corp . mortgage, dated December 4, 1998 and recorded December 15. 1998 in Document No 1022375. Barry County Records said mortgage is now held by Bankers Trust Company of California. N A. as Trustee by The Provident Bank an Ohio Banking Corporation d/b/a Provident Consumer Financial Services, attorney tn fact by assignment dated June 14. 2000 and recorded on June 23. 2000 in Document No 1045871. Barry County Record' There ts claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Six and 04/1 GO Dollars ($152,166.04) including interest at the rate of 13.3% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m on August 17. 2000 The premises are located m the Township of Thomapple. Barry County, Michigan and are described as: The part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7. Town 4 North. Range 10 West Thornapple Township. Bairy County. Michigan, described as Commencing at the East 1>4 Cornet of Said Section, thence South 00 Degrees 05 minutes 24 seconds West 1054 72 feet along the East Line of Sad Southeast 1/4; Thence South 89 Degrees 06 minutes 54 seconds West 1917 44 feet along the North Lne of Noffke Drive (66 foot wide) to the Point of Beginning; Thence South 89 Degrees 06 minutes 54 seconds West 221.00 leet along said North Lme; Thence North 02 Degrees 46 minutes 55 seconds East 327 67 feet along the East Lune of Golden Bluff Estates No. 1. Thence North 89 Degrees 06 minutes 54 seconds East 200.04 feet; Thence South 00 Degrees 53 min­ utes 06 seconds East 327.0 feet to the Point of Beginning Subject to a private easement for pub­ lic utilities over the South 10 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined aoandoned in accordance with MCLA 1600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale Dated July 6. 2000 ORLANS ASSOCIATE PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company of California. N A as Trustees As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy, k’l 48083 (248) 457-1000 File No. 210 0018 (8/3) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jenlyn J Carne, a single woman (original mortgagors) to First Union Home Equity Bank. N.A Mortgagee dated February 19.1999 and recorded on March 25. 1999 m Document No 1027035. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the First Union National Bank as successor by consolidation to First Union National bank of North Carolina. Assignee by an assignment dated March 25. 1999 which was recorded on September 7. 1999. Document No 1034971. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there ts claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of FORTY THOUSAND THIRTY FOUR AND 78/100 dollars ($40,034 78). mclud mg interest at 12 200% per annum Under the power of sale con'.amed in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1 00 p.m . on August 31. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. Barry County. Michigan, and ard described as Lots 3 and 29 of Supervisor s Plat of Howard Point, according to tne recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 74 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 60C 3241a m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated JuL 20 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593 1301 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 F He #200012522 Cougars (8 17) Joseph, gave refuse to the Israelites. The inhabitants of Egypt were called mummies. They traveled by Camelot Moses led the Hebrew slaves to the Red Sea. where they made unleavened bread, which is bread made without any ingredi enis. David was a Hebrew king who fought the Philatelists Solomon, one of David's sons, had 500 wives and 500 porcupines The Greeks invented three kinds o‘ columns ( orintian, Done and Ironic The mother of Achilles dipped him in the River Styx until he became intolerable. In the Olympic games. Greeks ran races, jumped, hurled the biscuits, and threw the java The reward to the victor was a coral wreath Socrates was a famous Greek teacher who died from an overdose of wedlock Eventually, the Rarnoncs conquered the Greeks. Nero was a cruel tyrant who tor­ tured his poor subjects by playing the fiddle to them. In the Middle Ages. King Harlod mustaidcd his troops before the Battle of Hast­ ings. Joan of Arc was canonized by George Bernard Shaw. The Magna Carla provided that no free man should be hanged twice for the same offense William Tell shot an ar­ row through an apple while standing on his son’s head In the Renaissance. Marin Luther was nailed to the church door at Wittenberg for selling papal indulgences. He died a horri­ ble death, being excommuniciatcd by a bull The painter Donatello's interest in the female nude made him the father of the Re­ naissance. Gutenberg invented the Bible. Sir Walter Raleigh invented cigarettes, and Sir Francis Drake circumcised the world with a 100 foot clipper. Queen Elizabeths navy defeated the Spanish Armadillo. William Shakespeare wrote about Romeo and Juliet, a romantic couplet. Miguel Cervantes wrote “Donkey Hotc.” John Milton wrote “Paradise Lost.” then, his wife died, and he wrote “Paradise Regained.” Christopher Columbus was a great navi­ gator who discovered America while cruis­ ing about the Atlantic. His ships were in the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Fc. One of the causes of the Revolutionary War was that the English put tacks in their tea. Benjamin Franklin invented electricity by rubbing cats backward Franklin died tn I’’90 and is still dead Abraham Lincolns mother died in in­ fancy. He signed the Emasculation Procla­ mation. In 1865, Lincoln got shot by an ac­ tor in a moving picture. His name was John Wilkes Booth. This ruined Booth's career Gravity was invented by Isaac Walton, it is chiefly noticeable in autumn, when the apples are falling off the trees. Bach and Handel were famous composers. Handel was half-Gennan. half-Italian and half­ English. He was very large Bach died from 1750 to the present. Beethoven was so deaf that he wrote loud music. He expired in 1827. and later died from this. Samuel Morse invented a code for telepathy. Louis Pasteur discovered a cure for rabbis. Madman Curie discovered ra­ dium. And Karl Marx became one of the Marx Brothers. Dear Ann Landers: I hope you can stand reading one more letter about siblings who grew up hating each other. Both my hus­ band and I had parents who pitted their chil­ dren against one another, and made it im­ possible lot us to Ik close I was determined that competitiveness would never separate mv own two children when they were growing up. When their adolescent squabbling turned mean-spir­ ited. I stepped in and helped them learn how to settle things before they destroyed each other I his worked pretty well until one day. when they were in their early teens. They had been quarreling and hurting each other all day. and I was sick of H. I became angry, and blew my top "You must become better friendsI said, “because. God willing, you will both live a long time I will be gone, and your father will be gone, and all your teachers and many of your friends will be gone There may be only the two of you left, and you will remember what you were like as children. “Nobody else will remember the Christ­ mases you had. the treehouse you built, the day you learned to ride a bike, the fun you had trick-or-treating, the teacher you loved in the third grade and lhe kittens bom in the laundry There will be only the two of you. and you had better love each other now, be­ cause 60 years from now. only you will re­ member all the wonderful experiences you shared, and those memories will be golden.” They both became very quiet, and 1 thought perhaps they were too young to un­ derstand. But it must have made an impres­ sion, because they never squabbled or tried to hurt each other after that. I wish my par­ ents had explained to my sister and me 40 years ago that sibling rivalry is natural but brothers and sisters who arc not good to each other lose something precious. - Lu­ cille in St. Louis. Dear Lucille What a beautiful sermon! This ts one column I hope will go up on thousands of refrigerators and under a great many dinner plates P.S.; One way to make sure your children will grow up to kale each other: Show favoritism. and keep repeating, “Why aren’t you as smart as your brother (or sister)?” Such remarks are guaranteed to create lifelong animosity. If you want your children to love each other, teach them to respect oik another and to help each other succeed. It’s the basis for true friendship. Gem of the Day (Sent m by H.J. of Lan­ caster, Pa.): My parents had a tough time getting married. Mom wouldn’t marry him when he was drunk, and he didn't want to marry her when he was sobber. Got an idea for an interesting feature? Give us a call at 945-9554 Sibling fights Dear Ann Landers: Lately, you have printed several columns about parents who show favoritism to one child over another. My parents did this to my sister and me. but fortunately, we have a wonderful relation­ ship. in spite of the way we were raised. One of the reasons wc get along so well has This Friday's theme is... THE SPIRIT 0 ALOHA!" HAWAII COUPON COUPON PER PERSON on. II «PPLE „ I VACATIONS !! | I I PACKAGES |__«UST BEBOOKED AWDEPfKITED BT JUtr»J PER PERSON on PACKAGES I 0MKEDAND OEPOSnTD BY WLYJfJ REGISTER FOR DOOR PRIZES! • REFRESHMENTS 7105can Ave St Cctouono m »3i6-9®2 (Comer of Kraft 8 Broadmoor) Hours Mon Thun 8 30-8. (616)554-0311 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 27, 2000 - Page 9 LEGAL NOTICES From TIM6 to TIM€... STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT — CIRCUIT DIVISION ORDER TO ANSWER HON. JAMES H. FISHER FILE NO 00-504-CH NATHAN ERWIN and SANDRA L ERWIN. Plaintiffs, vs WILLIAM P BARROWS, hts heirs and assigns. ROBERT STRONG, his heirs and assigns, and LESTER MEAD and MARYANN MEAD and their heirs and assigns. Defendants by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Winston V. Merrick, a life of helping others By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Winston V Merrick was bom. the son of Wayne and Ruby Merrick in 1910. The Mcmcks were living in Vermillion. Alberta, Canada where they were home­ steading for a period of four years when Winston was born. Wayne and Ruby Mer­ rick were natives of Hastings, but a spirit of adventure had taken them to Alberta, where they tried their hands at homesteading. Their parents were living in Hastings and were aging and becoming ill so they felt it necessary to return to Michigan to care for them. Winston was 9-years-old when they arrived back in Hastings in 1919. When he was 12. in 1922. he joined the Boy Scouts and remained a Scout, serving as scoutmaster of Troop 73. sponsored by the Methodist Church in the 1930s. He was started on a life time of serving others at this very early time. Winston, who was known by the nick­ name Windy, grew into a very tall young man. 6 foot I inch. 172 pounds and was an asset to the Hastings basketball team. There were no female cheerleaders in those times and Winston took on the task of leading the school cheering section. He also joined and was an active member of the Hi-Y Club and other high school clubs. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1928. He went to work at Meyer’s 5 & I Of store in 1931 and then transferred to the Morris 5 & l()e chain tn Crown Point. Ind. When he returned to Hastings, he worked in the MTin Shanty” coffee shop until Con­ sumer Powers invited him to join the com­ pany as an inside salesman and display man in 1934. He married Lucy E. Delano in 1937. She died in 1949. He was then married to Lenia Schattlcr in 1950. Dunng the tarty World War II years he worked as a counter man and short order cook at the new ly built coffee shop on West State Street. In 1941, he joined the Jaycccs. and helped with the paper and scrap drives dur­ ing this early part of the war. In 1944, he was working at Western Auto Store for Dclanaay when he was drafted into the Army. He took basic training at Fort McCldlcn in Alabama. He was sent over­ seas in August of 1944. going to Southern France with the 34d Infantry- Division. He was wounded in January of 1945 and returned to the United States to McCloskey General Hospital at Temple, Texas. He was transferred to Percy Jones Hospital in Bat­ tle Creek He remembered his stay at Percy Jones with some mixture of feelings. He watched many veterans come to the hospi­ tal and many veterans left there, many still very ill and injured. In 1946, he was discharged a year after he had returned to the United States. He had lost a leg and spent time rehabilitating. But. he felt that he was better off than many of his fellow veterans at Percy Jones. He admired the spirit of the men there. He summarized the attitudes of the wounded men as optimistic and encouraging to oth­ ers. They helped each other, learning to walk again and manage for themselves. He learned to manage for himself very well, but the experience instilled in him a deep need to help others, particularly veterans and their families. He was to spend the rest of his life fighting for the rights of veterans and their families. After he was discharged from the army and the hospital, he returned to Hastings and to Consumers Powers in May of 1946. He returned to the sales floor of the Con­ sumers. retiring after 32 years with the company in 1970. Winston joined both the Veterans of For­ eign Wars and the American Legion. He was a life member of Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45. which he joined in November of 1946. He served in many offices of that organization, including adjutant twice, once in 1949 and again in 1954. He was post commander in 19511952. In 1955. he served as adjutant again and was post service officer, continuing in this position into the late 1970s. He was on the Barry County Draft Board from 1952 until Allegan and Barry County merged in 1972. David H Tr<>p (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-9585 Attorneys lor Plaintiffs Winston V. Merrick at work at his dining room table desk. He also served as the service officer at the Nashville Veterans of Foreign Wars. Post No. 8260 His knowledge of veterans affairs led to his appointment as the Legion member of the Barry County Commission of the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund, a fund began in 1946 to aid Michigan veterans and their families in times of need. He was also on the Barry County Soldiers and Sailors Commission, which approves bunal allowances, administers county veter­ ans’ relief funds, locates records for veter­ ans and aids veterans and their families in many ways. He was named the 4th District American Legion Service officer and served two years as officer for the Depart­ ment Service and Rehabilitation Commit­ tee. The Armed Forces Send Off Association of Barry County was formed in 1966 and stayed in effect until the end of the ’»ictnam War. The association sponsored luncheons at the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post to recognize the young men drafted for service in the Vietnam War. The average number in each of these groups of young men ranged from 25 lo 35 men at one time, but some groups were as high as 100. Many Barry County Vietnam veterans earned the mcmones of these sendoffs dunng their time in service and long after they returned home. Mr. Memck also served on the Volunteer Service Committee of the V.A Hospital in Battle Creek and assisted with the programs at the hospital He also was active in the Memorial Poppy program over the years. Among his duties as service officer, which is a voluntary position, for the sever­ al units that Memck served his duties included aiding veterans and their wives, widows and minor children with emergency funds, food, clothing, applying for college aid, filling out tax forms and Home Proper­ ty Tax Credit claims for veterans. After his retirement from the Consumers Power Company, he set up shop on his desk in front of his w indow at his home on Little Long Lake. East Sager Road. Here he filled out the many forms for taxpayer veterans, worked on establishing pension and other pension and compensation claims. He married Eleanor L. Chaffee Cappon in 1964. She was also very active in veter­ ans affairs, serving as president of Auxil­ iary Unit No. 45. Lawrence J. Post No. 45. American Legion, and as secretary and served on most every committee in the organizations. She was always a willing worker at the many dinners and events of the Auxiliary and the Legion. She also belonged to the Auxiliary of Thornapple Valley Post No. 8260 and was very active in this group. The American Legion has been very active in serving veterans, and the Mcrricks spent their lives helping others at the V.A. Hospital. Fort Custer and the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Winston Memck died on April 16. 1977, at age 66. Eleanor Chaffee Cappon Merrick died on March 5, 2000. They arc both buned in the Hastings Township Cemetery. Sources: The Reminder Archives, Joyce Ryan. 1/22/1974; The History ofLawrence J. Bauer Post No 45; The Reminder. March 7. 2000; Barry' County Vital Records. LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Raymond Hayes, single and Lori Ann Harris, single of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagors to Advante National Bank Mortgagee dated the 2nd day nf September. A D. 1999, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and Slate of Michigan, on the 14th day of September. A.D 1999. m document number 1035315 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was thereafter on, to-wit the 17th day of September. A.D. 1998. assigned to Banker s Trust Company of California, thru mesne assign­ ments and recorded m Barry County, in the office of Register of Deeds in document number 1038064 said County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $69,481.00 including interest there on at eight point three seven five (8.375%) percent per annum And no suit or proctedngs at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by sa.d mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power ol sale con­ tained m said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday the 10 day of August. A.D . 2000, at 1:00 pm. o’clock said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Ba'ry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Barry, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: A parcel of Land described as commencing 800 feet west of the north 1/4 post of the north­ west 1/4 of section 6. town 1 north, range 9 west; thence west 300 feet, thence south 300 feet, thence east 300 *eet. thence north 300 feet, to the place of beginning. Barry County. Michigan Commonly known as 6650 Pinelake Tax ID 08-003-006 012-60 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 29. 2000 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. L.P.A. By Daniel E Best (P58501) Attorney for Assignee at Mortgagee 755 W Big Beaver. Suite 310 Troy. Ml 48084 (248)362-6100 (7/27) At a session of said Court held mi the City of Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan. on the 17th day of July. 2000 PRESENT HON JAMES H FISHER. Ctfcuit Judge TO WILLIAM P. BARROWS, hrs unknown heirs, devisees or assignees, and ROBERT STRONG, his unknown heirs, devisees or assignees, and LESTER MEAD AND MARYANN MEAD and then unknown heirs, devisees or assignees Any and all others claiming an Miterest in and to the fol­ lowing described parcels or real property situated tn the Township of Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 36. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCNQ AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID QUARTER SECTION. THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST UNE OF SECTION 36 336 6 FEET TO THE LAKESHORE OF LITTLE LONG LAKE. THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE UNE OF THE LAKESHORE TO A POINT WHERE THE LAKESHORE .NTERSECTS THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 36. THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH SECTION UNE 226 6 FEET TO THE POINT Of BEGINNING. APPROXIMATELY 1 03 ACRES. ALL IN SECTION 36. HASTINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN Based on the pleadings filed in the above cap­ tioned matter in which Plaintiffs have filed a com­ plaint seeking to quiet title in and to the above­ described parcel of real property. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that all Defendants and any and all others claiming an interest in and to said described parcel of real property shall on or before the 13th day of September. 2000 file a Notice of Interest asserting their interest in and to said parcels with the Clerk of the Court for the Barry County Trial Court - Circuit Division. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 A fail­ ure to file said Notice of Interest shall constitute a default, and. on the 14th day of September. 2000 at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon, this Court, after taking proofs, shall terminate whatever interest the said defaulted party(ies) may have in and to said parcels of real property, unless a Notice of Interest ts filed, or Defendant(s) or a representa­ tive of Defendants appear before the Court on said date. JAMES H. FISHER. Circuit Judge DRAFTED BY DAVID H TRIPP (P29290) 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49058 (616) 945 9585 (8/10) STATE OF MICHIGAN FAMILY DIVISION, 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION HON. JAMES H. ASHER FILE NO. 00-273-DO NICOLE ADAMS. Plaintiff. -vsLAMAR ADAMS. JR Defendant. Attorney for Plaintiff Mark J Andrew Flory (P56387) LEGAL AID OF CENTRAL MICHIGAN 3490 Belle Chase Way. Ste 50 Lansing. Ml 48911 (517) 394 2985 ext 226 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT IT IS ORDERED: 1. You are being sued by Plaintiff in this court for divorce. 2. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, on or before September 22. 2000. If you fail to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this case. 3. A copy of this order shall be published each week m the HASTINGS BANNER for three con­ secutive weeks and proof shall be filed in this court. 4. A copy of this order shall be sent to LAMAR ADAMS. JR. at his last known address by restrict­ ed. certified mail return receipt requested before the date ot the last publication and the Proof of Mailing shall be filed with this court. Dated Signed July 17. 2000 JAMES H FISHER CIRCUIT JUDGE (8/10) SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD JULY 12. 2000 All Board Members and 13 guests present Approved agenda, treasurer's report and min­ utes of previous meeting Candidates present introduced Resolution adopted grftmg certain land tc Dowling Public Library Approved payment of vouchers June Doster Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Earl (7/27) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shawn L. Raymond and Amanda Jane Raymond, hus­ band and wife (original mortgagors) to Broadmoo' Financial Services Inc . A Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 26 1999. and recorded on January 28. 1999 m Uber 1024349, on Page 1. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to BA Mortgage. LLC (a wholly owned sub­ sidiary of Bank of America. NA.) successor m interest by merger of Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation, Assignee by an assignment dated May 15. 1999. which was recorded on July 14. 1999 in Liber 1032455. on Page 1. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTYFOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTYONE AND 47/100 dollars ($74,141 47). ndurfing interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sakl mort­ gage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on September 7. 2000. Said premises are situated m CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 of Block 7 Darnel Stricker s Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 1 at Plats on Page 11; also the South 12 feet of Lot 3 of Block 7 of Daniel Striker s Addition to the City, Formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 11. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ot such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: July 27.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200018713 Hawks (8241 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Robert A Tremain & Associate*. P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to coi­ led a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions at a mortgage made by DENICE M COUNT to UrfED STATES OF AMERICA. ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS. HOME ADMINISTRATION. U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICUL­ TURE now known as USDA. RURAL DEVELOP MENT Mortgagee, dated November 4. 1994. and recorded on Novemba 7. 1994. in Liber 618. on page 572. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ninety eight thousand six hundred sixty and 65/100 Dollars ($98,660 65). including interest at 8.000% per annum Under the power of safe contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged pren tses. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on August 31. 2000 Said premises are situated in CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. Mtchigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE E UNE OF SECTION 30. TOWN 4 N. RANGE 9 W. DIS­ TANT 860.00 FEET S OF E 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION; THENCE ALONG SAID E UNE 200 FEET; THENCE W AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID UNE 218 FEET; THENCE N PARALLEL TO SAID E SECTION UNE 2000 FEET; THENCE E TO POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated July 27. 2000 USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (8/17) Prescription Convenience... HOPE TOWNSHIP Location Drive-thru Internet FIRE PROTECTION AND CEMETERY MILLAGE RENEWAL Close to Your Physician's Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general and valorem taxes within Hope Township be renewed at 1 mill (S1.00 per S1.000 of taxable value) lor the penod of 2000 through 2003. inclusive for the purpose ol fire protection and cemetery maintenance; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for these purposes, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $64,650. YES Q NO LJ Pennock Pharmacy Drive-thru Open 7 Days/Walk-in 6 Days (616) 948-3136 1005 W. Green St. • Hastings �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 27. 2000 Legends Golf Classic at River Bend fast approaching Woods may be great, but he's no Nicklaus Often with success comes comparisons and some resentment. Tiger Woods, the 24-year-old golfing phenom who at the current time appears to be larger than life, is certainly finding that out. A winner of three of the last four "Majors" on the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) tour and the youngest player ever to a juire a career Grand Slam, Woods . only is setting new standards/re< on plush links, but is doing so in a fashion that seems nearly un-humanlike. No wonder I get so giddy whenever I bark out on of my favorite phrases: "1 am Tiger Woods." To me. and some others who truly believe, Woods' success has a lot to do with determination... dedication... and some sort of destiny. Some golf nuts have even began to compare Woods with others who were considered professional golfing legends. When that word is uttered about golf, others on the list include the four other Grand Slam achievers. Jack Nicklaus. Gary Player, Ben Hogan and Gene Sarazan. Of the four, I only watched two (Nicklaus and Player) play and just one (Player) play first-hand. Nicklaus and Player, in my opinion, weren't just great golfers, but were wonderful ambassadors for the game. There will never be another Gary Player and there will certainly never be another "Golden Bear." The comparisons are not only heard continuously, but are totally not necessary. Woods could never be Nicklaus. His fist-raising antics by themselves show how the two men differ in personality and as representatives of this grand ole' game. Then again, as I am told often, we are living in a different world... a new Millennium and sport certainly has witnessed its share of alterations. Still, does it do any good to compare athletes who play the same sports, but come to us from different generations. Can we really compare a Mike Tyson to a Joe Louis?... a Ken Griffey Jr. to a Willie Mays? ... a Barry Sanders (is he present or future?) to a Jim Brown?... a Karric Webb to a Nancy Lopez?... a Jaromir Jagr to a Gordie Howe?... a Martina Navratilova to a Venus Williams? or even a Magic Johnson to a Vince Carter? With a new age, comes changes to the sports and physical enhancements that were not known to the generations that came before. The only fair comparisons, in my mind, are how the athletes persevered to achieve their own respective goals. Wh?t I do enjoy about Woods' success is the positive impact it is having on the game. The television ratings are outstanding, as last week's British Open revealed. The game is not only fashionable to the "rich" and "middle age" crowd now, but also to young aspiring kids (many who are even contemplating golf as their main sport) who now spend hours watching and playing the sport on those plush links. This is what golf has not been able to do for many years and now it's reaching out to a broader, and much better ba>e. That can only be considered a win-win situation. Docs that mean that another Tiger Woods is out there, expecting his shot to shine in a similar light? Don't count on it. Woods' work in the game began super early and his talents were well documented and demonstrated at a very lender age Sure, his father (Earl) may have pushed him. But if you are going to be great at something, a little push does help from time to time. In my opinion, athletes today should have more push lo achieve, spending less time on computers and more time on the courses. That may give them not just a spark for sports, but also in other parts of their lives. Woods also has wonderful respect and knowledge of the game that he represents. He constantly watches videotapes of golfers and courses and thoroughly understands the history of golf probably better than anyone else on the PGA tour. To truly be great al something, you must totally understand it. Some golfers on the PGA tour have become disgruntled with Woods* wins and his overall talent. They believe that he is hogging the media blitz and taking away recognition that they deserve. What one must realize is that Ernie Els and David Duval may be great golfers, but they lack the consistency and shot length that Woods masters on a continual basis. Still, is Tiger Woods equal to or better than Jack Nicklaus? Former British Open champ Mark Calcavecchia recently added this quote to an Associated Press story: "Il wasn't that long ago that I said lhere'd never be another Jack Nicklaus, but we're looking al one. He's it. He's the chosen one." (Mark, pul a golf club down my throat!) Woods' talents may be equal lo or even better than, but Woods could never be Jack Nicklaus, just as Jim Jensen could never be Mitch Album. When it comes to representatives of a game or a sport. Jack Nicklaus is simply the very best that golf will probably ever have. Still, I cheer for Tiger and wish him the very best. His drive makes him a true champion. The Buzz Youngs Legends Classic is just a week away and final preparations are being m&dc to ensure its success. On Saturday, Aug. 5, the clubs will come out of the bags and the Saxons shall swing and raise money for the Hastings Athletic Boosters. Sponsoring the 2000 event is J-Ad Graphics, while the boosters will help lo man the special golfing engagement. This is J-Ad's first year of sponsoring the Classic and the local publishing company look forward to being associated with an event that honors Youngs and other Saxon legends. "It’s exciting for J-Ad Graphics Inc. to sponsor this athletic event in the name of a person who has meant so much to sports and communications in Barry County, that person being George "Buzz" Youngs, a former editor of the Hastings Banner,” J-Ad Graphics President John Jacobs said. "He was very dedicated lo local and school athletics. Buzz knew how much it meant to young athletes to see their name and photo in print. Buzz and print media in Barry County have given so many young people documented memories they'll cherish a lifetime." Money raised by the Classic benefits the Hastings Area Schools' athletes. In the past, proceeds have gone toward safety equipment, scoreboards, the press box, wrestling mats, golf bags, a new track, motivational charts for the athletes' use and a timing system for the track team... just to name a few of the items. "Across the board, where there is a need,” said Denny Storrs of how the proceeds are used. "All goes lo the benefit of the kids." Steve Hoke, athletic director al Hastings High School, said that "basically the school system has in its budget money" that is put toward athletic supplies" but that it is "not enough to cover everything we need in this system " He says the boosters usually donate $3,OOO-$7,OOO to the athletic department per season and that "every single program benefits from the boosters." A program, he says, "can request things that it needs for the kids." Tom Alderson, president of the Hastings Athletic Boosters, says the money benefits all of the sports, at the high school as well as the middle school. "All of the money goes toward the schools' athletic programs, from the soccer fields to the cheerleading uniforms," Alderson said. "It's not just cosmetics. We just bought some new weight equipment and the response from the athletes has been great. It's some stuff that has a lol of meal to it." The 11 iocal legends being honored ’ll tire 2000 Classic all were instrumental to Hastings Area Schools. They arc Jock Clarey (1951-82), Lew Lang (1947-83), Jack Hoke (1951 -81), Bob Carlson (1959­ 85), Pat Murphy (1959-94), Dick Guenther (1957-82). Bruce McDowell (1962-91), Bernie Oom (1965-94), Tony Turkal (1946-82), Bob VanderVeen (1963-93) and Dr. Jim Atkinson (1971­ 2000). Altogether, there is 334 years of quality education and service. Atkinson said he was shocked to learn that he was one of the 11 being honored, but certainly understood why the others were given legend status. "These are names of people who I revered," Atkinson said. "Every name on that list had a real commitment. It is a nice honor." Legend sponsors include J-Ad Graphics, the River Bend Golf Course, Coleman Insurance, Hastings Fiberglass, Hastings Mutual. Century Tel, the Tyden Group,* the Olsson Group, the Pennock Medical Staff and the Hastings Orthopedic Clinic. Saturday, August 5th River Bend Golf Course BUZZ YOUNGS LEGENDS • CLASSIC WOODS... continued page 11 Gabe McCarty George “Buzz" Youngs former Editor of the Banner Contact the Golf Course to make reservations. During the years, the tournament has grown by leaps and bounds and the 2000 Classic looks to be even bigger and better than the ones that came before it. "It has just grown." Oom said. "Now it's just huge. It is a super program." The Buzz Youngs Classic is a tribute to its namesake, the late Buzz Youngs, a former sports editor and editor of the Hastings Banner, who spent his life devoting time and efforts to his beloved Hastings Saxons. He not only wrote about them in the newspaper, but he spoke about them on the local radio station and always found the time to add something special to the lives of many of the high school's student-athletes. Atkinson has fond memories of Youngs' legacy in Hastings. "If you ever listened to some of his radio programs... it was a riot," Atkinson said. "He was willing to do with what he had and he did it well. He was very satisfied with his life here and you could sense that by his reporting in the newspaper." Alderson said honoring Youngs and the 11 legends makes the Classic even more of a celebration. "It adds a little extra lo it; it makes it a little more personal." Alderson said. "It ir.ak.es it even more special." Hoke added that the event helps to familiarize students today with those special individuals from the Saxons past, "keeping these ties to the history." The 18-hole, four-person scramble will begin with a shot-gun start at 8:30 a.m. The $65 fee also includes a shared power cart, lunch (a chicken barbecue following the rounds) and a chance to win cash prizes. Cash prizes will be handed out to the first place team ($500), second place ($300) and for a team through the draw ($200). There will also be cash prizes for four closest lo the pin winners ($50 each) and four longest drive winners ($50 each, two female and two male). "It’s a nice fund-raiser and it keeps Buzz Youngs' name in the legacy that he had in this area," Atkinson said. "It's a chance for people who really know the importance of athletics to get together." Oom mentioned that he has played in a few of the Saxon tournaments and said that he was very pleased with the amount of support it provides to the Hastings' jocks. "What the boosters do for the kids; I would be surprised if it could be matched by any other school," Oom said. "Back in 1966, they were helping out with dugouts and equipment. They have just been great." One thing is for sure, fun should be had by all who participate in the Buzz Youngs Legends Classic. "I’ve played in a lol of them and worked in a lol of them," Hoke said. "I don't know if you can have this much fun at any other outing." The field is limited to 44 teams. If you wish to signup, contact the River Bend Golf Course at 945-3238. Wendy’s Classic, summer drills prepare Bowne for CM II The regular season may be more than three months away, but already the media hype for what looks to be a promising future fcr the Central Michigan University men's basketball is well under way. The Chippewas' 2000-2001 season prospectus recently was published and included in the pages is information on a former Saxon superstar, Tony Bowne. Bowne is one of four "true" freshman listed in the program. A finalist for the Mr. Basketball Award this spring and an All-State selection, Bowne is 6-3, 195 pounds and may sec action from a guard position during his first year. Last week (July 17-21), Bowne represented the state of Michigan in the Wendy's Classic held in Dayton. The games were staged July 20-21 with the Michigan squad losing first to Ohio by four points and to Illinois by 17. Bowne said the Classic was a "good experience" though sometimes when a pass was made "it didn't come back." "It was fun, but it was also a little bit frustrating," Bowne explained. Bowne is currently in Mt. Pleasant, working on his game and gearing up for the season. He is accompanied by many talented young stars. Other "true" freshman at CMU are 7-0 center Chris Kaman, from Tri-Unily. Adam Dentlinger, from Arcadia. Iowa, and Gerrit Brigilha, from Niles. Chippewa coach Jay Smith should be “xcited about his teams' future, based on the young talent. Kaman finished No. 5 for the Detroit Free Press Mr. Basketball Award. Bowne was No. 6 and Brigilha was No. 8. Also in the mix is T.J. Meerman. who ■F Tony Bowne prepped at Coopersville. Meerman is a redshirt freshman who missed last season because of an injury. "Wc lack game experience around the basket and that will be something wc will test and evaluate in the pre-season." Smith said. Returning starters include Tim Kisner from Hopkins and David Webber from Detroit Country Day High School. Kisner averaged 8.4 points and 4.7 assists last season, while Webber had a point norm of 19.2 and hit 67 three-pointers. "Kisner struggled at the end of last season a little," Smith said. "He's been working extremely hard on his game in the off-season and getting himself in great physical shape. This is his last push and he knows and understands that.” CMU was 6-23 a year ago and finished its Mid-American Conference schedule with a 2-16 mark. But this season, the Chippewas hope lo show vast improvement, beginning with their pre­ season schedule that includes Spring Arbor at home (Saturday, Nov. 18), Purdue (Tuesday, Nov. 21) and the University of Detroit (Monday, Dec. 18). The game versus Spring Arbc." will pit one former Saxon against another. Jeff Storrs is a member of the Spring Arbor squad and Bowne looks forward to an opportunity where the two might meet again on the court. "Il will be fun because we grew up together," Bowne said. "He's (Storrs) like a brother to me." Saxon athletes to start practices It won’t be long 'til athletic practices begin for Hastings High School. Here is a look at the starting dates for the Saxon sports team: Football — Monday, Aug. 7 at football field. The week before, equipment will be distributed, conditioning will begin and strength testing will be administered. Golf — Thursday, Aug. 10 at Hastings Country Club. Soccer, Basketball, Tennis and Cross Country — Practices begin Monday, Aug. 14. If a coach has not contacted an athlete about the upcoming seasons, contact athletic director Steve Hoke at the high school office (948-4409). �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Juty 27. 2000 - Page 11 Triathletes, area team, enjoy time at Yankee Springs MIDDLEVILLE — Imagine rising early with the sun on a Saturday morning just to go out and swim, pedal and jog your way through a 22 1/2 mile course. It is not a course that most individuals would dare to take, as athleticism and determination tend to get in the way of most common folk. But for the members of the Pennock Tri Club, which includes many athletes from Hastings and ether surrounding areas, the lengthy course served as a platform for their latest adventure last Saturday at the Yankee Springs Recreational Area. The Great Lakes Championship was the site of a triathlon that consisted of a 1/2-mile swim, an 18-mile bike ride and a four-mile run. It is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event that included a field of 262. From that field, 178 men and 84 battled the conditions to eventually cross the finish line. Larry Etter of Hastings was one who finished. He says that his participation in such of an event has something lo do with a personal addiction. "We’re all addicted to it," Etter said. "Whenever your'e down, there is someone (such as a team member) there to pick you up. Everybody goes out to do what they want." Etter, a member of the Pennock team, calls the exercise "fun," mostly because of the "camaraderie that we have." The Pennock Tri Club was well represented at the area championship. Jenifer Ivinskas was the second fastest competitor in the women's 40-44 class (1:36.03), Bill Bradley was 13th in the men's 45-49 class (1:35.33) and Jean Walker placed third in the women's 50-54 class (1:42.31). All three are residents of Hastings. Members of the Tri Club range in age from 29 to 63. Etter said that "everybody improves a: their own pace" and that the "only competition is with yourself." "We all sort of play off each other," Etter explained. Sponsors for the Pennock Tri Club are the Pennock Health and Wellness Center and Kentwood Schwinn. The area athletes, however, weren't the only ones Saturday to wake up and trek to Yankee Springs. Also coming along to view the adventure were family members and friends of the Tri Club members and others who tested their endurance at the Great Lakes Triathlon Championship. "We've got people here who aren’t even members, such as spouses, who are here for support." Etter said. "This is a social group with health benefits being secondary. Everything is a lol of fun." The total field for Saturday's adventure also included athletes from Wayland, Middleville, Caledonia, Alto, Lowell, Shelbyville and Battle Creek. The overall winners (for all classes) were Matthew Kowalski (1:14.24) from Northville and Sharon Knecht (1:21.34) from Westlake, Ohio. Last Saturday's spectacle is considered a major ev*nt for triathletes due to its Evans (Hastings) 1:45.16; 6. Denyse Pandl (Hastings) 2:05.42; 7. Bobbie Taflee (Middleville) 2:08.26. Men's 45 to 49: 13. Bill Bradley (Hastings) 1:35.33; 23. Harry Doele (Shelbyville) 1-39.45. Women's 45 to 49: 5. Lynette Doele (Shelbyville) 1:44.43. Men's 50 to 54: II Jack Walker (Hastings) 1:44.17; 13. Frederick Baker (Caledonia) 1:52.12. Women's 50 to 54: 3. Jean Walker (Hastings) 1:42.31. Men’s Clyd: 4. Tim Goff (Battle Creek) 1:46.50. Men's 35 to 39: 1. Bradley Hoag (Wayland) 1:22.36; 11. John Hopkins (Hastings) 1:30.04; 23. Dennis Eaton (Hastings) 1:49.40. Women's 35 to 39: 2. Margaret Hoag (Wayland) 1:26.40. Men’s 40 to 44: 12. Don Busficld (Caledonia) 1:31.11; 19. Marv Hyder (Lowell) 1:36.59; 20. Larry Etter (Hastings) 1:38.30; 25. Bruce VanHoutcn (Alto) 1:44; 26. Jeff Zvirzdinis (Lowell) 1:45.51; 27. David Johnson (Alto) 1:48.11. Women's 40 to 44: 2. Jenifer Ivinskas (Hastings) 1:36.03; 3. Kim Members of the Hastings' area Pennock Tri Club are (front row, from left) Jenifer Ivinskas, Larry Etter, Jack Walker, Lynette Doele, Kim Evans, Jerry Singleterry; (middle row) Bobbie Taffee, Denyse Pandl. Harry Doele, Jean Walker, Bill Bradley; (back row) Tim Goff, Dennis Eaton, Ryan Hoffman and John Hopkins Not pictured are coach Jon Anderson, Diane Ebaugh and Elaine Standlcr. recognition as part of the Michigan Grand Prix series. There were cash awards handed out to those who won their respective age categories and awards given to the top three placers in each class. A couple of fortunate participants even left Yankee Springs with a new wetsuit and a new mountain bike. But, as was said before, the triathlon is not strictly a competition, but more of a celebration. It includes individuals from all walks of life, and all ages, who are interested in seeing how far they can go. Some were motivated to get in shape for upcoming fall seasons... some were there to benefit their Tight against an illness and others were on hand to overcome a fear or have a little fun. Most found what they were searching for. Classic Race Management handled the results for the race with computer chip timing, while other sponsors, such as Fclpausch, provided the participants with nourishing treats such as bagels, water and fresh fruit. Listed below are the results of the area participants: Women's 14 to 19: 2. Natalie Hoag (Wayland) 1:44.10; 4. Andrea Bouma (Wayland) 1:54.34; 5. Jennifer Verkerke (Middleville) 1:55.55. Men’s 25-29: 15. Jerry Singleterry (Hastings) 1:42.09. Men’s 30 to 34: 8. Mike Siminski (Caledonia) 1:28.03; 22. Mike Hills (Caledonia) 1:48.22. Women's 30 to 34: 4. Sarah Marsman (1:30). Two hundred and sixty two athletes competed at Yankee Springs last Saturday. Here, two finish up the third leg (running) of the triathlon. HOPE TOWNSHIP ROAD MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution, on gen­ eral and valorem taxes within Hope Township be renewed at 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2000 through 2003, inclusive for the purpose of road repair, road maintenance and road operating expenses; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for these purposes, thereby raising in the first year an esti­ mated $64,650. • For: Those who will be in 8th Grade in the fall of 2000 and who haven't fumed 15 before September 1, 2000. • Registration Deadline; Aug. 1 or until 36 youth have registered • Cost: $90 (includes team picture) • All equipment, except mouth guards and shoes, are included in fee. • Parents meeting: August 3rd, 7:00 p.m. Hastings High School Lecture Hall. • Practice begins: Monday, Aug. 14, Monday-Friday 3:15-5:15 p.in. Held at Hastings High School practice football field. • 8 game schedule. Giames held on Wednesday evenings beginning September 6th. • Participants will play at least 12 plays per game. Contact YMCA, 234 E. State, Hastings or call the YMCA 945-4574 to obtain a registration form. Softball Bash Aug. 9 The sixth annual Charity Softball Bash, hosted by the Michigan Battle Cats, is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 9. Proceeds from the event will benefit Community Integrated Recreation, a local non-profit organization providing affordable social and recreational opportunities for individuals of all ages and ability levels. Game time is 6 p.m. with pre-gai.w fun beginning at 5 p.m. Former Detroit Tigers Dave Rozema and Jason Thompson will be on hand to sign autographs prior to the game. The two will also participate in the Bash contest. NOTICE DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOL FREE ANO REDUCED PRICE MEALS Delton Kellogg Schools today announced its policy lor free and reduced pnee meals tor children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program. The following household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility. A SCALE FOR HUE MEALS OR RUE MILK TOTAL FAMILY S1ZF B CCALE KM REDUCED PUCE MEALS MOIXTH > WUK YEAJt IW44S a bm 1 I2M 1 «4M 1 urn u» I an aB4i> 1.734 4.1 a 1t4M 1433 । 344 34.171 2.U2 4M 4 32.*4 1443 | 437 31443 24I» • 2S434 2.142 4M a«4«4 3474 IN • 2S.7H 1471 373 43.271 3433 •13 SOFTBALL T 31,471 UN 1 444 47434 347# •17 a 37444 3.144 | TV >3443 44IT UN SCORES ffiwhrtMOTalhnhacribn«M •314 . •n •4444 •444 •144 1 YMCA Womens Softball 2000 Cathys Cut Cui...................................... 6-1 Flexfab A.................................................. 5-0 Art Meadc-Dig It.................................... 3-2 Grand Rental-Walker Fluke.................... 3-2 Hastings P-Ring...................................... 3-4 Manpower-Kings-Whites.........................2-2 Blarney Stone............................................1-5 Flexfab B . j-8 WOODS, cont. from page i 0 • McCarty A Star Playing at State: This Saturday is the 20th annual Michigan High School Football Coaches Association All Star Football Game at Michigan State University’s Spartan Stadium. Gabe McCarty, a recent graduate of Hastings High School, will be No. 51 for the West team. The 5-10 240-pound defensive lineman will use the contest to prepare his upcoming workouts at Adrian College, which begin Aug. 18. The All Star battle will kick off at 2 p.m., but introductions are expected to start around 1:45 p.m. Tickets ($8) will be sold at the gate, so don't miss a chance to cheer on a Saxon sports great. Talk to you soon. Soys Boys C Girls 16-18 i Girls 13-15 Ulen f Women 19 and Older team Name Team Name Team Name captain Captain Captain Phone* Phone* Phone* A '• MONTH WKKK 1 UN ana •47 Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free and reduced pnee meals. Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced price meals, households should fill out the form and return it to the school Additional copies of the application form are available at the principal's office in each school. Households should answer all questions on the form. NON FOOD STAMP HOUSEHOLDS; An application which does not contain all of the following information cannot be processed by the school: (1) the total income by source for each household member (such as wages, child support, etc ); (2) names of all household members; (3) social secu­ rity number of the adult household member who signs the application; and (4) the signature of an adult household member FOOD STAMP/FIP HOUSEHOLDS: If you currently receive Food Stamps or Family Independence Program (FIP) benefits for your child, you only have to fist your child's name and Food Stamp or FIP case number and sign the application The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility, verifying data, or qualifying children for other federal and state programs, as authorized by the United Slates Department of Agriculture. Applications may be verified by the school or other officials at any time during the school year. If children are approved for free or reduced pnee meal benefits, the household must report to the school increases in household income over S50 per month ($600) per year) and decreases in household size Housenolds may apply for benefits at any time dunng the school year. If a household is not cur­ rently eligible but has a decrease in household income, an increase in household size or if a house­ hold member becomes unemployed, the household should fill out an application at that time. In most cases. FOSTER CHILDREN are eligible for these benefits regardless of the household's income If a household has foster children living with them and they wish to apply for free or reduced pnee meals for them, the household should contact the school for more information. Under the provisions of the policy, Child Nutrition Director will review applications and determine eligibili­ ty Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis The household also has the right to a fair hear­ ing This can be done by calling or writing the following official Marsha Wells. 327 N Grove. Dehon Ml 49046. (616) 623-9246 Each school and the Supenntendent Office have a complete policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party In the operation of the child feeding programs, no child will be disenmmated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex. age or disability To file a complaint, wnte USDA. Director. Office of Civil Rights. Room 326 IV. Whitten Bldg. 1400 Independence Avenue. SW. Washington. DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD) �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 27. 2000 Stiies values time well spend on baseball diamonds Baseball has been in Derek Stiles' b.'ood since he was a little child and his enthusiasm and energy for the game never seems to dwindle. Stiles, a recent graduate from Delton Kellogg High School, says that as soon as he was bom. his father. Dennis, put a ball in his hand and the twu would play catch. His father had also played the game while growing up, so the two share a bond that never seems to go away. Ever since his early days, Stiles has continued lo play the game and his love for the sport only increases. "I love the game of baseball.** Stiles said. "I'm going to play it ’til I can't play it any more.” His high school career included many diamond gems, with his bat and with his glove. Here’s a couple of the most memorable: • Four hits including a grand slam in a first game, 18-12, win over Pennfield in a Kalamazoo Valley Association doubleheader in his senior year and two hits including a double in a second game defeat. Stiles said of his slam, ”1 was just trying to hit the ball hard and solid." • A home run smacked over the Centerfield fence in a game against Kalamazoo Hackett in his senior season. • A great defensive play against Galesburg-Augusta during his junior year. Stiles ran into the fence to make the play. He said the fence was still standing, but he wasn't. • Throwing out two Hackett baserunners from Centerfield as a sophomore. • A sliding catch versus league foe Parchment in his senior season. Running full steam after a flyball or diving for a hardly hit liner is nothing out of the ordinary for Stiles. Defense, in his words, is one of the most thrilling parts of the game. "Defense is pretty much my pride," Stiles said. "I look forward to going out there and making the plays." But his offensive skills are also solid. He hit .467 as a senior after hitting nearly .500 as a sophomore. His senior stats, which included 19 RBI, two home runs, two triples, 27 total hits and 11 runs made him the only DK player selected to the KVA first team. He categorized it as a 'pretty good year," not so much because LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT!NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USFD FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Diana Alexander, an unmarried woman (original mort­ gagors) to Countrywide Home Loans, me. dba America s Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated April 14.1999. and recorded on April 27.1999 in Document #1028695, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR AND 88/100 dollars ($96,984 88). including mer­ est at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wdl be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 p.m., on August 10. 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County, Michigan, and ire described as: LYING IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 12. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAIDSECTION; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. 394 00; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, 50 00 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 200.00 FEEf; THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 228 41 FEET TO THE EAST BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER; THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 02' 04' WEST 10.11 FEET. THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER TO A POINT 230 00 FEET WEST OF THE Dl_ACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SEC­ TION 230 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSES OVER A STRIP OF LAND 33.00 FEET WIDE. 16 50 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SAID SEC­ TION 12. SAID POINT LYING WEST 394 00 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 14 THENCE SOUTH. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. 250 000 FEET TO THE END OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERLINE The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, rn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: June 29. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593 1306 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bmgham Farm. Ml 48025 File #200017320 Mustangs (7/27) Derrick Stiles of his personal stats, but more because of the Panthers' second place finish in the league standings. But baseball, to Stiles, is much more than which team wins and who hits for the best average. "I really like the atmosphere of baseball... the smell of the leather... the sound of the ball hitting the bat." Stiles said. "It's just awesome." Stiles, 19, earned two varsity letters each in football, basketball and baseball, but baseball always came first. The game, you could say. is a family affair for the StHes* family. Not only was his dad Dennis a star player at Springfield and in the Battle Creek Stan Musial league, but his uncle Hugh played at Springfield and also played Musial and Connie Mack ball in the "Cereal City." "It definitely runs in the family." Stiles said. "That's definitely where I got my start. As soon as I was born, he (Dennis) nut the ball in my hand and I would throw it to him. I just love it." Like father and uncle. Derek also has played baseball in Battle Creek during the last couple of summers. This year, he was a member of the Douglas Heating squad that included two of his former DK teammates. Jake Marlow (Lake Michigan College) and Jamie Samis. In 1999, Stiles was a member of the Battle Creek Cubs that were the AABC Connie Mack division champions. The Cubs included a couple of Barry County stars, including Kurt Buchc (Lakewood), Bobby Cole (Hastings) and Nathan Swift (Maple Valley). "It was awesome; that was the best team that I was ever on." Stiles said. "It was really a great experience." Stiles is confident in his baseball abilities and looks forward to making the most out of his bail playing opportunities. This June, he traveled to Kalamazoo for a tryout with a scout for the Pittsburgh Pirates. His speed, hitting and fielding were all considered solid, but his arm strength is what he needs to work on. This i JI, he plans to attend Kalamazoo Valley Community College and come spring he hopes to a member of the Cougar team. "I just want to go lo the next level; keep working hard to get bigger and stronger," Stiles said. "It's how much you want it and 1 want it bad." Carter on fast track for Quarter success Travis Carter is progressing with age. Carter, 10, is now racing quarter midgets in the Capital Quarter Midget Association out of Lansing. He races with a Honda Light 160 in an "extremely fast class.*' Not only is he racing, but he is also earning his share of wins. At a club race last weekend, the Lake Odessa native finished second in his heat and won the feature event. There were 12 different lead changes between Carter and his closest foe, but the area racer charged ahead with nine laps to go and pulled away. Currently, Carter is second in points in the club, fifth for points in the region and eighth in points in the Tri Series. Carter's sponsors are Stank Dairy, Old Style Mobile Home Service and the Chrysler Superstore. Kalamazoo Speedway... Hastings' Joe Bush started on the pole for a second straight week, but had to settle for fifth place in the 100-lap Super Late Model feature last Saturday at Kalamazoo. Rush, who won the 40-lap feature a wee w ago, is currently eighth in the Super Late Model points. Larry Dahlke Jr. finished 11th and is 22nd in points, while Kevin Malosh did not compete and is 19th in the points. The winner of the 100-lap feature was Andy Bozell, who bested his closest competitor by five car lengths. Eddie Payne collected his second win of the year in the Limited Late Model A feature. Area racer Brian Bergakker finished 14th and is now 18th in the point standings. The 40-lap Factory Stock feature had one of the best finishes of the night, but in the end it was Kenny Head collecting his fifth win of the season. Brad Shellenbarger qualified fifth and placed eighth, while Toby Montgomery finished in the 18th position. Shellenbarger is now seventh in points, Montgomery 17th and John TerMeer, who did not compete at Kalamazoo last Saturday, is 13th. This Saturday (July 29), a special fourin-one program will be staged . a show that includes the MCR Dwarf Cars. Gates open at 2 a.m., qualifying begins al 4:30 and racing should start at 7 p.m. Berlin Raceway... Greg Zimmerman scored the first main event victory of his career by capturing the 50-lap race for Late Model Stocks last Saturday at the Berlin Raceway. Tim DeVos passed defending track champion Randy Sweet for second with Sweet winding up third, followed by Chad Blount, Tom Thomas, Tim Yonker, Lee Anderson, Bob Holley (Martin), Jerry Weavers and Caleb Bisacky. Holley was the fastest of the 91 qualifiers with a speed of 100.04 miles per hour. Bill Thayer captured his fourth win of the season by slaving off Matt Keltner, Larry Barrman, Ross Meeuwsen. Terry Scnneker Jr. (Wayland) scored the first main event victory of his career by winning the 25-lap event for Sportsman cars. Defending track champion Bob Bliss was second followed by Cort Corwin, Rick Eding and Gail Cobb. This Saturday (July 29) the Berlin Raceway will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a fireworks display, many gifts and a three-in-one program. Practice will be at 1 p.m., time trials are at 4 p.m. and the first race is slated for 7 p.m. League Baseball Champions... The Hastings' 14-and-under baseball team recently completed a great season by taking first place honors in league play with a 17-3 record. The squad played in the Sandy Koufax division of the Mid-Michigan Baseball League, a league that includes teams from all over the mid-Michigan area. By winning its division, the Hastings team qualified to play in the A.A.B.C. state playoffs held in Marshall. The tournament included teams from Detroit, Lansing, Battle Creek, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. Hastings dropped its first game to Lansing Waverly 8-4. Kyle Amie and Andy Griggs led the hitting attack with three and two hits respectively. Drew Bowman had two RBI and Joe Aspinall scored a pair of runs. Amie also went the distance on the mound. In the second game of the tournament, Hastings fell to a very talented team from Battle Creek. 14-5. Six different players collected hits , Amie, Griggs, Bowman, Ryan Duits, Scott Allerding and Brandon Johnson. Duits collected two RBI. Team members are (front row. from left) Eric Frith, Andy Griggs. Jacob Elliott, Kyle Amie, Brandon Johnson, Kevin Davis; (back row) coach Tad Davis, Ryan Duits, Drew Bowman. Joe Aspinall, Scott Allerding, Joe Arens and coach Tony Frith. Not pictured, Keaton Rose and Aaron Fortier. (Photo provided) Travis Carter takes the checkered flag during last week’s feature race in Lansing. (Photo provided) MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF CLOSE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST Due to lack of response, the Hastings High School Class of 1980, 20-year Reunion has been moved to the County Seat. Date: Saturday, August 5, 2000, Social time from 6 - 7 p.m. with dinner at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $25.00 and must be paid by August 1, 2000 or the reunion will be cancelled. Any questions, contact Deb (Converse) Baker 616-945-2902, Laurie (Yesh) Quada 616-945-9636. Dave Baum 616­ 945-5686 or Bob Teunessen 616-948-2791 or email Deb at dlbaker62Qvoyager.net. A public accuracy test will be conducted on Monday. July 31. 2000 for the purpose of testing the acc’.iacy ol the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots for the PRIMARY to be held on Tuesday. August 8, 2000 in Maple Grove Township. Barry County. The Public Accuracy Test will be held at: 721 Durkee Nashville, Ml 49073 Interesterd parties are invited to attend. For further information contact: SUSIE BUTLER 517-852-1859 NURSE NEEDED NOTICE CLOSE OF ACCURACY TEST BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PHRUC ACCOIACY TEST FOO TIE AOGOST 0,2000 PRIMARY ELECTION Tracy Mitchell, Clerk The Public Accuracy Test will be held at: 155 E. Orchard St., Barry Township Hall Delton, Ml 49046 on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2000 at 12:00 noon For further information contact DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY 616-623-5171 Ad # 125 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 The accuracy test will be held on August 1. 2000 at 10:30 a.m. at the Baltimore Township Hall, 3100 E. Dowling Road. A public accuracy test will be conducted on the following date and time for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equip­ ment and programs which will te used to tab­ ulate voted ballots for the PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY to be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2000 in BARRY TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. Candidates and other interested parties are invited to attend. For a busy Hastings physicians office. Send resumes to: The Baltimore Township Clerk will hold a pub­ lic accuracy test of the electronic tabu'ating equipment to demonstrate to the public that votes cast will be accurately counted for all offices and on all proposals. NOTICE OF CLOSE OF ACCURACY TEST Vote for Tom, August 8, my husband of 33 years, (8 months, 1 week, 1 day, and two hours: but who's counting?) District #1; City of Hastings Paid for by the Tom Wilkinson Committee 328 W. Court St.; HASTINGS MI 49058 A public accuracy test will be conducted on the following date and time for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equip­ ment and programs which will be used to tab­ ulate voted ballots for the PRIMARY ELEC­ TION to be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2000 in Rutland Charter Township, Barry County. The Public Accuracy Test will be held at Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml 49056 on Monday, July 31, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. Candidates and other interested parties are invited to attend. For further information contact ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK 616-948-2194 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 27. 2000 - Page 13 JlaJze OdeMa l\l t WS Area families participate in Barry County Fair Lakewood 4-H member Abby Weeks of Brown Road sold her hog to Tyden Seal. Fnends of the Library will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Aug. I. at the Lake Odessa Com­ munity Library. This is open to aU members, life members and interested patrons. There will be reports from the bratwurst sale July 1 and the summer reading program, which drew children by the dozens. The comer trees at the village park this week are carrying a street banner formerly used on lamp posts proclaiming Depot Day on the last Saturday of July. Another such banner hangs at the depot in preparation for Saturday. July 29. The free festivities begin at 10 a.m. with a full schedule of dancers, singers, musicians and more. The Janie Rodriguez award will be given in early afternoon. There will be hot sandwiches available, as well as Schwanns icc cream treats. Box Scouts will direct traffic and parking. There will be raf­ fle tickets sold all day until the drawing for the grand prize, a weekend on Beaver Island. The showpiece of the annual event will be the historic review of the Lake Odessa Pro­ duce Company and its founding family, the Garlingcrs. There arc several displays inside the Dcpot/Muscum pertaining to the busi­ ness with a new permanent display readied for the day. Also on exhibit will be many of the souvenirs brought from the 1921 built high school which is to be razed yet this month. Do come to sec the goodies. Please note the prominent names etched into the varnish of a pair of doors by school kids from as late as the Class of 1980, from their junior high years. The transplanted flagpole is in place. In honor of the occasion. Arthur and Centennial wireless builds three new towers Centennial Wireless, operated through King's appliances and Electronics in Hastings, has arranged the construction of new cellular towers in Hastings. Mid­ dleville and Delton. David Barnes, communication special­ ist from Centennial, said that the tower, intended lo be erected neat S & S Mar­ ket outside of Middleville on M-37, is pending approval by the Township Board. The towers in Hastings and Delton are finished and will be in service when Consumers Power hooks them up, Barnes said. "Antennas are on the towers, every­ thing’s ready to go." He said about the projects in Delton and Hastings. "There is always paperwork and a trail of attor­ neys. You have to have a contract... you have to have attorneys," he said. "Its just a matter of getting the dotted line signed" for the Middleville site, he said. The tower in Delton is located near the Johnston Township Hall, Barnes said. In Hastings, the cellular tower is con­ structed atop the Water Tower on Fairfax Street. The project "is servicing all the people who have cellular phones around here. It'll be an asset to the community. It’ll DeBoer elected to special council The Barr)- county Sheriff’s office has announced the election of Sheriff Steve DeBoer to be 2000/2002 chairman of the Michigan Criminal Justice Information Sys­ tems Council. This board (consisting of representatives from the Michigan Sheriff’s Association. Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, Michigan State Police, Prosecuting Attor­ neys Association, Department of Attorney General, Department of Corrections, State Court Administrator, Department of State, Michigan Judges Association. Michigan District Judges Association, and representa­ tives from the private sector), oversees the Michigan Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN), the Automated Finger­ print Information System (AFIS) and the Michigan Technology Integration Project. DeBoer was also appointed by the National Sheriffs’ Association as Michi­ gan’s representative to the National Crimi­ nal Justice Information Systems Advisory Policy Board. ...in need of Quality printing? Let us...QUOTE YOUR WORK! J-Ad Graphics North Broadway - Hastings Call 616-945-9554 M<mr uacKSon. a oaxery representative by profession and historian by avocation, addressed the Ionia County Genealogical Society at its July meeting. Jeamie Brodbeck accepts fher trophy for grand champion pen of lambs put a stronger signal into buildings in our town," Barnes explained. The range of cellular phones in and around Hastings will be positively af­ fected, he said. For more information about the lowers being constructed, call David Barnes at King’s Appliance and Electronics at 945­ 3074. Marcia (Garlingcr) Rafflcr have contributed a new flag, which measures 6’ by 10’. a proper size for the tall pole. Inside, the fifth and final mug in the scries is ready for sale. It has a photo of the depot in a fifth color. The Ionia Free Fair is in full swing, start­ ing with the twilight parade from the court­ house to the race track on ihc fairgrounds tonight. This is a departure from their tradi­ tional Saturday parade. The grandstand attractions begin with Def Leppard. Death came July 18 to William Seibel of Caledonia at his Traverse City cottage. Among his five children is son James, own­ er of Lakewood Builders, new resident on M-43 in Cariton Township, his wife Pam and their children Ashley and Travis. Memorial services were held Friday morn­ ing at Holy Family Church on Kraft Avenue in Caledonia. Congratulations to Anthony and Nicole Jados of Woodland Township on the birth of their second son. Nathan Michael, on July I. The grandparents arc Donovan (Mick) and LuAnn Parks of Welcome Road. The maternal great-grandparents arc Donovan “Doc” and Vera (Sprague) Kauffman of Baldwin. Lakewood's Marty Snoap was recently given District 5 Coach of the Year honors. He has coached Lakewoods tennis teams for the past 27 years and has taught 11 sub­ jects in the high school. He will continue to teach, but is retiring from organizing the summer West Michigan tennis program The Rowlader-Dcsgrangcs family cousins had a reunion at the Vermontville Road pond of Gene and Mary Fisher July 19. Cousins came from Hastings. Eaton Rapids. Williamston. Portland. Morrison Lake. Freeport and Lake Odessa. There were 30 p> esent to enjoy the conversation, shared dinner and picture taking. A welcome was given to the newly married couple, Paul and Orpha (Enz) Dcsgrangcs. Laura Haney. 86. of Lake Odessa was the eldest cousin pre­ sent. The youngest were her twin nieces, daughters of Glenn and Judi Dcsgrangcs, who arc now 6 years old. Readers of the GR Press may have spot­ ted the front page story in the regional news section last week about TV director George Johnson 111. formerly of Woodland, who wrote the script and is producing a video to be shown to school children this fall about proper use of the 911 service. For one seg­ ment of the video, he filmed an accident scene (simulated) with his mother, Judy Johnson, shown in the paper getting her realistic makeup to indicate lacerations, also shown with her arm dangling out the driver’s window. George’s young sister Amelia also played a role in the accident video. Wc hear RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ELECTORS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP ELECTORS The following Township proposal will appear on the August 8. 2000 Primary bailor The foltowing Township proposal will appear on the August 8. 2000 Primary ballot. LIBRARY MILLAGE Shall the previous authorized millage for the Charter Township of Rutland be increased by 1.6 mills ($1.60 per $1.000 of taxable value) for the years 2000 through 2009 inclusive for library pur­ poses which, if levied. wiM raise in the first year of such levy an estimated $130,369 36? Robin McKenna. Rutland Charter Township Clerk Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX. Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Orangeville Township be renewed at 1 1/2 mills ($ 1.50 per $ 1.000 of taxable value) for the period of 2000 through 2004 inclusive for rood construction, upgrading, and mdintendnce. and shall the Township levy such renewal >n millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $108,000? BARRY TOWNSHIP ELECTORS The following Township proposal will appear on the August 8. 2000 Primary baBot CARLTON TOWNSHIP ELECTORS RENEWAL OF POLICE PROTECTION M’LLAGE The following Township proposal will appear on the August 8. 2000 Primary ballot. RENEWAL OF FIRE PROTECTION MILLAGE Shall the previous voted increase in the limitation of general ad valorem taxes within Barry Township be renewed up to two mW. which ts equal to $2 00 per $1000 or. the taxable value of all real and personal property subject to taxation for the period of 2000 through 2004 inclusive, tor the purpose of authorizing the Township to continue to levy such millage for general fire pro­ tection purposes? The amount of revenue raised by the increase in the first calendar is estimated at $130,909. that the story was shown on some GR tele­ vision stations. In one take a reporter 3aked Judy to say something and she replied that she could not or she would ruin her makeup. Judy in her real life lives on Davenport Road and is the teacher of children in kindergarten and pre-school classes at Lakewood Christ­ ian School. Amelia with her parents recent­ ly made a post-operative visit to Johns Hop­ kins Hospital where Amelia underwent brain surgery- in May. She is doing fine During the Barry County Fair last week, several families of the Lakewood Communi­ ty 4-H Club shared a camping area on the grounds. Some of them were the Weeks. Bumps. Seescs, Brodbecks, Barcrofts and Chases. The club booth used cutouts of sneakers to depict their theme of “Setting the Pace, Winning the Race.” The exhibits included ceramics, macramc. sewing, ento­ mology, woodworking, scrapbooks, photog­ raphy, garden vegetables. The sneakers bore the names of the many leaders who work with the youngsters in the wide ranging club which has members from Nashville to Clarksville. Ron and Julie Dingcrson arc the primary leaders. The Mote Family reunion will be held Saturday, July 29. The date given in this col­ umn last week was in error. BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP ELECTORS The following Township proposal will appear on the August 8. 2000 Primary ballot. Shall the 15 ml tax hmrtation on general ad valorem taxes with­ in Batttmora Township imposed under Article DC. Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased for said Township by 1 mrfi ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period ot 2000 through 2004 inclusive for Dust Control and Road maintenance, and shall the Township levy such increase in millage for said pur­ pose. thereby, raising in the first year on estimated $27,000’ Tracy Mitchell. Baltimore Township Clerk ROAD MILLAGE RENEWAL Darlene Harper. Orangeville Township Clerk Shall the previous voted increase in the limitation of general ad valorem taxes within Barry Township be renewed up to two mill, which equal to $2.00 per $1.000 on the taxable value of an real and personal property subject to taxation, for the period of 2000 through 2004 inclustve. for tne purpose of authorizing the Township to continue to levy such millage for general police pro­ tection purposes? The amount of revenue raised by the increase in the first calendar ts estimated ot $130.909? The booth for Lakewood Community 4-H Club used sneaker cutouts to high­ light the theme of “Setting the Pace. Winning the Race " FREEPORT DISTRICT UBRARY MILLAGE FOR OPERATING UBRARY Shall the Freeport District Library be authorized to levy an annual tax upon all property subject lo ad valorem taxation within the district in on amount at 1/2 mill (that is #0.40 per $1.000 of tax­ able valuation) to provide revenue lor operation of the library for the period of 2000 through 2005 inclusive, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $43,461? Wilma Daniels, Cartton Township Clerk MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP ELECTORS the following Township proposal will appear on the August 8, 2000 Primary ballot._________________________________ FIRE & AMBULANCE MILLAGE Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on gen­ eral ad valorem taxes within Maple Grove Township to be renewed al one (1) mill ($1 per $1.000 of taxable value) for the period of four (4) years. 2000 through 2003 inclusive for the pur­ pose of providing Fire Department Equipment. Ambulance Department Equipment, maintaining equipment and housing and operating same; and shall the Township levy such RENEWAL in rntHage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year on estimated $25,000? PUTNAM LIBRARY MILLAGE Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on gen­ eral ad valorem taxes within Maple Grove Township to be renewed at 1/2 mill {$.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of four (4) years. 2000 through 2003 inclusive for operat­ ing the Putnam District Library; and shall the Township levy such RENEWAL in the millage for said purpose, thereby raising m the first year on estimated $12,500? Susan K, Butler. Maple Grove Township Clerk CASTLETON TOWNSHIP ELECTORS Debra Dewey Pe'ry. Barry Township Clerk The following Township proposal will appear on the August 8. 2000 Primary ballot _____________ PROPOSAL NO. 1 IRVING TOWNSHIP ELECTORS Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill lax limitation imposed under Article IX. Paragraph 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Castleton Township be renewed at 1/4 mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 4 (tour) years. 2001 through 2004 inclu­ sive for ambulance equipment; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $10,100? The following Township proposal will appear on the August 8. 2000 Primary ballot. FREEPORT DISTRICT UBRARY MILLAGE FOR OPERATING LIBRARY PROPOSAL NO. 2 Shall the Freeport District Library be authorized to levy on annual tax upon ail property subject to ad valorem taxation within the district m an amount of 1/2 miH (that is $.05 per $1.000 of taxable valuation) lo provide revenue for operation of the library for the period ot 2000 through 2005 inclusive, thereby raising tn the first year an estimated $43,461? J County FIRE MILLAGE Shall the previous voted increase tn the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Irving Township be renewed at 1.5 mills ($1 50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the pe*iod of 2001 through 2004 inclusive tor Fire Protection (general township operating purposes or such other specified purposes as the Township Board wish to designate), and shall the township Board levy such renewal in millage for sa>d purpose, thereby, raising the first year an estimated $75,000? Emily Hamson. Irving Township Clerk fote for my son, Tom, August 1 District #1; City of Hastings Paid for by the Tom Wilkinson Committee 328 W. Court St.; HASTINGS MI 49058 Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 miH limitation imposed under Article IX, Paragraph 6 ot the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem faxes within Castleton Township be renewed ot 3/4 mill ($.75 per $1.000 of taxable value) tor the period ot 4 (four) years. 2001 through 2004 inclusive for fire equipment; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose thereby raising in the first year an estimated $30,300? PROPOSAL NO. 3 Shalt the previous voted increase in the 15 miH tax limitation imposed under Article IX. Paragraph 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Castleton Township be renewed at 1/2 mill ($.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 4 (four) years. 2000 through 2003 inclu­ sive for operating the Putnam District Library; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose thereby raising in the first year on estimated $20.211.00? Lorna Wilson. Castleton Township Clerk �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 27. 2000 Alcohol related deaths increase in Barry County Despite an increase in alcohol-related traffic arrests in 1999, Michigan's alco­ hol-related traffic deaths increased from 525 in 1998 to 541 in 1999. In Barry County alone, the number of deaths related to alcohol use increased from 3 in 1998 to 5 in 1999 and the num­ ber of arrests increased to 472 in 1999 from 453 in 1998. Michigan's rate of alcohol-related deaths increased as well. Alcohol arrests rose to 61,803 statewide in 1999, up from 60.971 in 1998. Alcohol arrests included OUIL (operating under the influence of liquor), impaired, zero tolerance and CDL alco­ hol violations. "Unfortunately, numbers do not give us insight into how to reduce drunk driving." said Betty J. Mercer, division director of the Michigan State Police, Office of Highway Safety Planning. "We are hope­ ful that the impact of new changes in Michigan's drunk driving laws will result in a more positive report next year." Men continue to far outnumber women in their rate of alcohol arrests. In 1999, 50,321 men in Michigan were arrested while only 11,482 women were arrested for drunk driving. Conviction data shows that of the 58,732 people arrested for Operating Un­ der the Influence of Liquor in 1999, 26,856 people were convicted of that of­ fense. However. 31,205 were convicted of the lesser offense of Impaired Driving (which includes 943 persons who were arrested for Impaired Driving.) To combat drunk driving, many state law enforcement agencies participate in Operation Nightcap, a saturation patrol program targeted in the highest crash ar­ eas. Special funding allows officers to target problem areas with intense en­ forcement at the time of day and day of the week when most alcohol-related crashes occur. The goal is to discourage drunk driving through highly visible enforcement. "These programs take time to show impact. We're collecting data to see what the long-term effect of saturation patrols will be in the targeted areas," Mercer said. In addition, OHSP has funded the pur­ chase of additional in-car video cameras to assist in the detection and prosecution of drunk drivers. Further, a limited num­ ber of communities are pilot testing the use of passive alcohol sensor flashlights to determine their impact on alcohol en­ forcement efforts. Alcohol is involved in nearly 40 per­ cent of all traffic deaths in the state, a number that has held relatively steady for eight years. NOW HIRING! Applications are now being accepted tor a full-time Dietary Relief Cook position with interviewing to begin August 2nd Must be available to work scheduled 1st or 2nd shifts between the hours of 5 30 am & 8:30 pm and scheduled weekends Food service experience required cooking skills desired Further onsite training provided Rates from $8.00 to $10 50 based on experience, with benefits available If quality service in a healthcare setting is your desire apply in person at AREA OBITUARIES DELTON - Mrs. Margaret C. Garrett of Delton, passed away Friday, July 2I, 2000 in Hastings. Mrs. Garrett was bom in Orangeville Township on October I, 1909, the daughter of Abraham and Clara (Caleward) Hermenitt She lived most of her life in the Delton area and was a member of the Delton Inter Lakes Baptist Church. Mrs. Garrett was also active in the Inland Lakes Garden Club of Delton. Sportswomen’s Club, and the Dorcas Society of the Delton Baptist Church. She married Maurice J. Garrett on November 29, 1928, and he preceded her in death in 1987. Mrs. Garrett was also preceded in death by her five brothers, Walter, James, Raymond. Seymour, and George Hermenitt. She is survived by one son, Maurice J. (Jim) Garrett, Jr. and his wife, Helen of Delton; two grandsons, Timothy (Vicki) of Delton, and Christopher (Rachel) of Saginaw; and several nephews and nieces. Cremation has taken place. A Graveside Memorial Service for Margaret will be held at Cedar Creek Cemetery on Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Matthew Smith officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delton Library or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Lois May Smith 'Qidrnapple 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 • EOE ★ Current Deputy Supervisor of Praineville Township ★ Chairperson of Prairieville Township Parks Board ★ Former Barry County Commissioner ★ Public defender for the indigent ★ B.A. degree in political science from Kalamazoo College ★ ).D. degree Thomas M. Cooley Law School For Experience and Education Doster for Supervisor Paid lor by the Committee to Elect Mark Doster lor Pratnevtlle Township Supervisor. 13003 S. Doster Rd . Doster, Ml 49080 Darrel Lee Davis Josephine S. Cullers ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - Mr. Darrel Lee Davis, age 60. of Assyria Township, passed away Friday, July 21, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was bom on June 1, 1940 in Assyria Township, the son of Merle W. Davis and Ora E. (Johnson) Davis of Bellevue. Mr. Davis attended Battle Creek Ann J. Kellogg and Bellevue High School, where he played in the High School Marching Band. He was a resident of Dowling for 39 years and had been in ill health for the past eight months. Mr. Davis was owner and operator of Darrel Davis Masonry in Dowling for 40 years, was owner and operator from 1979­ 1982 at Davis and Sons Tractor Business, was a bus driver for Hastings Area Schools for 23 years, retiring in 1996. He married Carolyn M. (Brandt) Davis of Dowling on March 18, 1961 in his parents house in Assyria Township. Mr. Davis was a charter member of the Abundant Life Fellowship Ministries of Maple Grove Township. He enjoyed going for coffee, camping and snowmobiling at home and in Baldwin. He was always on the move and enjoyed traveling. He liked working on his computer, and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and going to church. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his father. Merle W. Davis in October of 1995; brother, Norman Davis in infancy; sister, Gloria M. Davis in infancy; and grandson, Matthew Davis in 1983. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn M. Davis of Dowling; mother, Ora E. Davis of Bellevue; seven grandchildren; son, Jeffrey L. Davis (wife, Ellen) of Dowling; son, Scott A. Davis (wife, Rachel) of Dowling; son, Richard T. Davis (wife, Lisa) of Nashville; brother. Milbum M. Davis (wife, Pat) of Bellevue; brother, Donald C. Davis of Bellevue; brother, Neil D. Davis (wife, Marie) of Dowling; brother, Marvin E. Davis (wife, Bernadette) of DeLand, Florida; sister, N. Jean Ashdon (husband. Bob) of Hastings; sister, Nancy A. Wallace (husband, Clyde) of Bellevue; sister, Janet E. Fender (husband, Floyd) of Vermontville. w HASTINGS - Mrs. Josephine S. (Blackbum) Cullers, age 84, of Hastings, died Saturday, July 22, 2000 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings, after a short illness. She was bom on April 13, 1916 in Bayard, West Virginia, the daughter of Joseph W. and Nellie (Runion) Blackbum. Mrs. Cullers liked to be called Jo after her dad whom she was very close to. Jo married Paul Cullers on November 1, 1934, and he preceded her in death in January of 1972. She was a homemaker all her life, she sometimes worked cleaning houses in Hastings area. Jo was a devoted mother, most of her time was spent with her children and grandchildren, she especially enjoyed going to West Virginia in the summer to spend time with her daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren. She lived at Hidden Valley Estates for more than 20 years. Jo was also preceded in death by a son, Robert; granddaughter, Loralei Cullers; and grandson, Mark McJunkin; and two sisters. She is survived by sons, Arthur of Spencer, West Virginia, George (Donna) Cullers of Hastings, and Dan (Cindy) Cullers of Battle Creek; daughters. Sue (Mel) Beach of Hastings, Linda (Sam) Gibson of Jonesville, Grace (Steve) Gulc? of Caledonia, and Barbara (Dale) Ruckle of Thomas, West Virginia; 25 grandchildren; and 33 great grandchildren. Memorial Services for Jo will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Chaplain Bill Mendendorf officiating. Burial will be at Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Thomapple Manor. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Margaret C. Garrett HASTINGS - Lois May Smith, age 69, of Hastings, died Sunday, July 16, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Miss Smith was bom on October 17, 1930 in St. Joseph, the daughter of Max R. and Aliecn E. (Say) Smith. She graduated from Coloma High School in 1948 and received a bachelors degree from Michigan State University. Miss Smith retired as manager from the Macomb County Department of Social Services. She moved to Hastings in 1980 from Mt. Clemens. Miss Smith was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Macomb Township. She is survived by her special friend, Karen L. Sleep; brothers, J. Wcndall (Lois) Smith of Coloma, and R. Lynden (Nancy) Smith of Richland; five nieces and nephews, Jerry Smith, Betty Pries, Susan Herron, J.W. Smith Jr., and Julia Jane Smith; great nephew, Gary Alan Pries, Jr. Respecting her wishes, no visitation will be held. Memorial Services for Lois will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2000 in Hastings with Reverend Dr. Michael Anton officiating. Burial will be at Hill Cemetery in Lawrence. Memorials can be made to the Michigan Humane Society. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Celebration of Life Services for Darrel were held on Wednesday. July 26, 2000 at the Pleasantview Family Church. Dr. David R. MacDonald of Abundant Life Fellowship officiated. Interment was at Union Cemetery in Maple Grove Township. Memorials may be made to Abundant Life Fellowship Ministries. Arrangements were made by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hall. Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, on Monday. August 7. 2000. at 7:30 p.m. to hear public comment regarding a request from Eric Drelsbech requesting a Special Use Permit to allow the use of a parcel located at 835 West State Street (north­ east comer of Cass and State Street) for motor vehicle sales. (See map below) Legal description: CITY OF HASTINGS ORIGINAL PLAT LOTS 529-530-539-540 A W 1/2 LOTS 528-542. Ernestine S. Logan HASTINGS - Mrs. Ernestine S. Logan, age 92, of Hastings, died Wednesday, July 19. 200fr« her home itr Hastings. Mrs. Logan was bom on December 13, 1907 in Evart, the daughter of Frank &. Harriet (Spinney) Sorercen. She was raised in Evart, Alma and Lakeview, and attended schools there, graduating in 1926 from Lakeview High School as class valedictorian. Mrs. Logan graduated from Michigan Staic University in 1930 with honors, went for special training for three months at Merril Palmer Nursing Institute in Indianapolis, and one year at Indian University School of Medicine Dietetics Division. She was married to Dr. Wesley G. Logan on December 24, 1937, and he preceded her in death on October 6, 1997. Mrs. Logan and her husband moved to Hastings in 1949 where she lived until 1993 when she and her husband went to live in Salisbury, North Carolina with son, David, moving back to Hastings in June of this year with David and his family. She worked in Dr. Logan's office from 1970 until 1975. Prior to moving to Hastings, she worked at the University of Michigan Hospital, University of Michigan Student Health Center and from 1931 until 1937 was Dietitian at St. Lukes Hospital in Saginaw. Mrs. Logan was a member and past Elder of the Hastings First Presbyterian Church, past President Presbyterian Women’s Association, member of the Garden Club and Hastings Women’s Club, member of the Order of Eastern Star and past Worthy Matron of Lakeview Eastern Star in 1945, taught 4-H sewing and knitting for 17 years, member Omicon Nu Chapter Alpha Gamma Delta, enjoyed gardening, sewing and traveling, was a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International, and long time volunteer at Pennock Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a step-brother, and a step-sister. Mrs. Logan is survived by two sons, David (Joann) Logan of Hastings, and No Subject Fees or Additional Charges WEST STATE STREET Lmt one MMrtseo CJCUQe oer frv- atatt S5 95 ucuge tree om at CKoqr«r■> 5o$e ‘v cuRor* oertratj ar seerten up to adMona coses tatn & custom caiKton no cc*Q*-cr to oz^wse *a ages wecome imrers 18 -rust oe actomcanefl &• * wrti Szes acorcwnjte Brtaror® rd ones vrv ov ocaton moce o* MUtue ExtysumJs »me grxo wntatens icon Photographer Will Be Available These 5 Days Only: Thursday, Juty 27 through Monday. July 51 Photographer Hours: l0am-7pm Hastings (West M-43) Hurry! One Week Only! Wntten comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City HaH. 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said heanng should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable ads and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649­ 3777 Everil G. Manehum City Clerk Arthur (Lynda) Logan of Clio; step­ daughter, Harriet (Robert) Berry of Annapolis, Maryland; step-son. Gene (Laura) Logan of Whitehall; 13 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Armstrong of Annapolis, Maryland. Funeral Services for Ernestine were held on Sunday, July 23, 2000 at Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiated. Burial was at Forest Hill Cemetery in Evart. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements weie made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Juty 27, 2000 - Page 15 ....from our readers We should take risks in golden era To the editor: “Leadership can make drcams reality.’’ The concept of community has always been fascinating to me. Though wc tend to think of community as a “place" that really doesn’t tell the story. Terms like business community, education community and the investment community suggest that a common bond or interest is intrinsic to the idea of community. Sociolo­ gists have examined and debated the mean­ ing and definition of community for decades, resulting in volumes of theory that attempt to explain the dynamics of how wc organize ourselves and the impact on indi­ viduals and environments. One thing that seems indisputable is that communities arc dynamic systems where the strength and health of each part impacts the whole. Demographic features such as economic and cultural mix, population age, commuting trends, education levels, work ethics are just a few of the elements that define a community. The interplay of the external environment upon these elements shapes the community over time. This is not to suggest that our destiny as a community is decided solely by forces beyond our control. I believe that beneath the surface of exemplary communities, leadership, passion and vision will always be evident. In Barry County, this is a time of ‘Bailey's Blunder’ effects far reaching Dear editor: More than four years after killing the Joint Economic Development Commission, the Barry County Board of Commissioners is still groping in the dark for an economic development program. Where has Jim Bai­ ley’s leadership been on this critical subject? Bailey led the charge to kill the JEDC in favor of his friends, Craig Starkweather and Patrick Doyle, aka Small Government Con­ sultants. He negotiated the contract with no authorization from the full board. It’s easy to suspect that Bailey's real motive was political, that after he helped Starkweather get his consulting business going, that the politically connected Starkweather would help boost Bailey's political career when the time came. The time has come, and Starkwcathcr is hundreds of miles, away-... । So, not only did Barry County waste $32,000 on inept consultants, Bailey didn't even get the personal political benefit he thought he was buying with taxpayer dol­ lars. With no county-wide economic develop­ ment program in place today, and none on the horizon, Barry County is at a real disad­ vantage relative tc most of the rest of the state. This is the real, but unhappy, lasting legacy of the years of Bailey leadership. The local economy suffers today, and will suffer for years to come, because of “Bai­ ley^ Blunder." Tim Boucher Sr. Nashville prosperity and growth, but that alone won’t assure a desirable future that we will be proud to pass on to other generations. Some exciting things are happening here in Barry County that suggest a bright future for our area such as land use planning and intergovernmental cooperation throughout the county. The dream of a river walk and trails connecting our smaller communities to each other, fresh ideas in promoting tourism by using the natural resources of the county, a new community library, and a new community center with a pool, housing the YMCA, COA. and school programs. These projects have a long way to go before they become a reality, and upon examination, they may be deemed implausi­ ble, but it would be a huge mistake to dis­ miss such projects because they are daunt­ ing. This golden era in our community is the ideal time to take risks and to consider ven­ tures that may enrich our communities for future generations. I believe the BarryCounty of tomorrow will be more a result of the decisions, policies, and investments, made by today's leaders and our community than by the forces and elements beyond our control. Please vote “yes” Aug. 8 and Sept. 11. Dixie Stadcl-Manshum, Executive Director Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Barry County Emergency Planning Committee formed Barry County is reorganizing a Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). according to John Hislop, director of emer­ gency management The goals arc to support emergency plan­ ning for responding to chemical accidents, and to give local governments, and the pub­ lic. information about possible chemical hazards in the communities. “It’s only fair to let the public know where chemicals are; how much is there, and what might happen if there’s a spill or a fire.’’ Hislop said. Hislop, who is serving as chairman of LEPC. said the mission of the new commit­ tee is similar to the broader emergency man­ agement plan that deals with county emer­ gencies, but the LEPC focus is on a much smaller, narrower scale. “Large spills would go into the emer­ gency management plan if it’s a case where all the emergency services in the whole county would be involved. The LEPC site­ specific plans would be used in cases where there’s just one site and usually just a single business or farm.” he explained. “The LEPC will write the site-specific plans. The plans arc similar, but they’re not one and the same ": The site-specific emergency plans will inform the public, detail ways to notify emergency services providers of an acci­ dent, set up procedures to warn, and if nec­ essary, evacuate the public and identify transportation routes to where hazardous chemicals are present. It will also identify emergency equipment available, determine the severity of a The following Township proposal will appear on the August 8, 2000 Primary ballot. Sheriff warns of solicitations Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer is warning area residents of an apparent tele­ phone scam being attempted in the county An area citizen received a telephone call recently from a person claiming to represent governmental agencies (police, fire, etc ) in Barry County and seeking donations for them. This person knew the name of the per­ son they called and where they banked. DeBoer said that there is no such group soliciting in Barry County. He further advises that residents should always be sure to get the name of the group claiming to call and the name and telephone number for a return call after checking with someone. An additional tip is to ask for a mailing explaining the donation sought with more information. Also, never give out your account number or credit card number over the phone to someone you don’t know. Write a “letter to the editor” and share your thoughts on current issues with your neighbors. UBRARY SERVICES MILLAGE Shall the tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Hastings Charter Township imposed under Article DC. Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased lor said Township by 1.6 mills ($T .60 per $1.000 taxable value) fcr the period of 2000 through 2009 inclusive for library services and shall the Township levy such increase in milloge for said purpose, thereby raising m the first year an estimated $77,699 47? Bonnie C.’uitenden. Hastings Charter Township Clerk STREET NAME SIGNS X z X 0 z Ct £ 1 911 EMERGENCY 2 |Home Address Signs 3 4 REQUIRED BY NEW BARRY COUNTY ORDINANCE •19.95 es - 2 or more *17.95 ea. • Made while you wait - 5 minutes • Call & Pick Up • Private Drive - Private Road • "Any Name’ Pvt Rd Signs > 2 NOTICE OF ACCURACY TEST EARN *9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN Join the nursing assistant class at Thomapple Manor A public accuracy test will be conducted for the purpose of testing the accuracy ol the tabulation equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots for the PRIMARY ELECTION to be held on Tuesday, August 8. 2000 in Hope Township. Barry County. and make a difference in the lives of others. The class will be held August 16 through August 31 and is not in session on weekends. After successful completion of slate testing, wage will increase to SI0.65 per hour. To ensure the safety of our residents and staff, all appli­ cants arc subject to criminal background checks and drug screens. Apply for tHWbpporiunity in person by August 11 at: ......... The Public Accuracy Test will be held at; Hope Township Hall 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, Michigan August 1, 2000 10.0u a.m. For furtt er information contact: Linda Eddy-Hough Hope Township Clerk 616-948-2464 o > Action Signs RNs/LPNs /across from E.W. Bliss) 1011 E. State St.. Hastings (616) 945-0542 M Ml f™. 888-577-7446 PRIVATE DRIVE SIGNS We currently have openings for part-time RNs/LPNs on 2nd shift (2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m ). Long term care experience would be a plus. We have excellent wages, ben­ efits and working conditions. If interested in the opportunity to join a great team, submit your resume to: Director of Nursing c&ornapple "lr BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings. 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Bonnie Cruttenden, Clerk 616-948-9690 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hall. Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, on Monday. August 7. 2000. at 7:30 p.m. lo hear public comment regarding a request from Barry County Lumber Company, 225 North Industrial Park Drive, requesting a Special Use Permit to allow con­ structor of a structure In the flood plain. (See map below) Legal description: CITY OF HASTINGS COM AT W 1/4 POST. SEC 18. T3N, RBW. TH N 878 55 FT TO CEN­ TERLINE W STATE ST. TH E'LY ALONG CENTERLINE 1.576 5 FT TO E LINE INDUSTRIAL PARK DR. TH N 0 DEG 26'03* W 342.7 FOR BEG. TH N 0 DEG 26 03' W 400 FT. TH N 89 DEG 35'57* E 584 4 F. TH S 0 DEG 18T>3* E 400 FT TO N LINE PENN-CENTRAL RR R/W, TH S 89 DEG 35'57* W 583.5 FT W 583 5 FT TO POB PART OF NW FRL 1/4, SECTION 18 536 A Driver HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP Leader in Miles Years in a Row CaVEMJUITTBAMSPOBT $1,000 Sign-on Bonus lor Exp Company Drivers Tins Stirt ait* 10% DISCOUNT ON COMP. INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR DETAILING. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 Steve DeBoer, law enforcement; John His­ lop, emergency management; Jerry Sarver, city emergency management. Roger Cans, fire department. Jim Rutherford, health environment organization; Jean Pugh, hospital personnel; Joseph Slcam. transportation. Jean Gallup broadcast print media; Christyl Burnett, education; Dennis Pennington, agriculture; and Sandy James and James Bailey-, elected officials For more information, call 945-5303. Your opinions are important! HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP ELECTORS Follow the lead off Geiger, Emmons Dear editor: On Aug. 8 we will be deciding who will be our next state representative for the 87th District. I am writing to endorse Gary Newell. I have lived in this district for most of my life. I have seen issues come and go and for that matter representatives come and go. The same will happen this year when we lose Terry Geiger to term limits. Rep. Geiger has fought for our interests for almost six years and hopefully will not be gone for long. I have withheld whom I will be support­ ing until quite recently. When I heard Rep­ resentative Geige* and Senator Joanne emmons endorsed Newell to be our next state representative - 1 knew he was the best choice. Their endorsements show what I have suspected for over a year now. that Newell is the right choice for this district. Rep. Geiger’s and Sen. Emmons’ endorsements also show that representing this district is bigger than any one issue. It is about educating our children, about family values and about fiscal responsibility. Rep. Geiger and Sen. Emmons know that Newell has the integrity, experience and commit­ ment to effectively represent you in Lans­ ing. Aug. 8th, I hope you will join Represen­ tative Geiger, Senator Emmons and myself in supporting Newell. Garry Miller, Saranac release, and outline the area and population likely to be affected by an accident. Annual reports on releases of toxic chem­ icals into the air, water and soil w ill be made available to the public and governmental units. Each location in the county that has haz­ ardous chemicals in amounts over the spe­ cific thresholds should be listed in a data base. “A good site-specific plan will have a contact person, maps showing how to get to the business or farm, floor plans, types, amounts and location of chemicals, and evacuation routes for those within 500 meters of a location. Wc ask for a site plan of the location drawn to reasonable scale." Hislop said. “Wc notify the people involved of the best method of protecting themselves; whether it’s in-place shelter or evacuating. “If there is a chemical spill or release, the fire chief who responds to the site is inci­ dent commander, and he should have a plan for each location where that might happen. The whole idea is to get information that will save lives in the hands of those who can,” Hislop said. Businesses or farms that have chemicals to be reported will be asked to fill out a report. “When wc get the new committee going, we’ll spread the word. We’ll give them brochures telling them how to report com­ monly used chemicals." An initial meeting of the LEPC was held July 7 to introduce the members, explain the committee’s mission and outline bylaws. The Barry County LEPC members are Benefits. We’ve got ALL the Bells & Whistles' Owntr Oieraters DE-TARING , WASHING . 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July 27. 20C0 Victim forgives teen shooter, but also may face charges by Shelly Suiser Staff Writer Justin Rauch's mother could not hold back her tears Thursday as her son's shooting victim. James Rummelt, asked for rehabilitation for the 16-year-old Middleville boy in lieu of prison. "Forgiving is the easy part." said Rum-nelt. "Forgetting will never happen. I do not wish for prison for Justin. This man. I feel, deserves a chance. If I, the victim, can forgive, can't the court see fit to not let this man lose his life in prison?" Rauch admitted to being the gunman when a drug deal gone bad led him to Tire four shots into Rummclt while accomplice Matthew Twiss handed over the bullets March 31 in Middleville. Rauch maintained he was afraid for his life because Rummelt had allegedly kidnapped and beat him earlier in the evening while trying lo recover some $450 he had paid Rauch for what turned out to be fake LSD ciotters. Judge James Fisliei stressed, however, that protecting society was the higher purpose when he sentenced Rauch as an adult to 10 1/2 to 50 years in prison. "Mr. Rummelt suggests something Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Real b state Waith <1 Help wail ted PARTS FOR ’95-97 YZ125 Frame, rims, swing arm. ect. 948­ 4375 after 4:30pm. PART-TIME TELLER PO­ SITION AVAILABLE at small credit union. Will be responsible for: teller duties, as well as some clerical and phones. Must have good communication skills, be a self-motivator, enjoy working w/ people and being a team player. Send resume to: White Products Employees FCU P.O. Box 205, Middleville. ML 49333. ■ GENERAL HOME INSPEC­ TION: N.AJi.Lf10-7094. Lyle Burch, 945-5741. (airaip Sale COCKATIEIS: Babies. 2 fe­ males. gray. Si5 each; 2 yellow males. $40 each 948-9711 GARAGE SALE: 1225 Ottawa Trail. Friday and Saturday, 9-4. Baby items and sofa bed. 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Wc will pay moving expenses to re­ locate managers. Send resume, references, and salary require­ ments in confidence:Goodrich Quality Theaters, Inc. Attn: Retd L. Simon. 3250 Kabobei Drive, Saginaw, MI 48604; or fax to: (517) 793-5595. WOODLAND TOWNSHIP ELECTORS The following Township proposal will appear on the August 8. 2000 Pnmary ballot. RENEWAL OF TOWNSHIP EXTRA VOTED MILLAGE FOR FIRE, CEMETERY AND TOWNSHIP Shall tn© previously voted increase tn the 15 mill limitation imposed unaer Article IX. Sec 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general aa valorem taxes within woodland Township be renewed at 2 mms ($2 per $1 CXX) of taxable value) for *he per:cd 2001-2004 inclusive for fire, cemetery and townshp; and shaii the Township levy such renewal in millage for said p jrposo thereby, raising in the first year on estimated $83,226.26’ Cheryl Allen. Woodland Township Clerk ARE FORTUNES BEING MADEONTHE INTERNET? Are you making a fortune on the internet.? If not you, then who? If not now, then when? www.homebusiness.to/agape or 616-752-8093._____________ other than prison," said Fisher. "I guess you and your friends and Mr. Rummelt want to live in a different society where you can deal drugs and shoot each other but this is a civilized society. We just can't have people engaging in the behavior you chose. Now, you have to take responsibility.” Prior to Fisher handing down his sentence. Judy Brewer, presentence inves­ tigator, reported that she felt Rauch had premeditated the murder attempt because he had gone to his home to change clothes after Rummelt allegedly kidnapped and beat him and before the shooting occurred. "Mr. Rauch had been in the safety of his home," said Brewer. "He told me he didn't want to go back and Twiss told him he would gel part of die cut (when they later planned to steal Rummelt's drugs and money), so k’* voluntarily placed himself in danger." Brewer said Rauch may have planned to shoot Rummelt, but that Rauch denies intending to kill Rummelt. "Others said they heard him discussing with Mr. Twiss that it was part of the plan and he denies he was part of it," said Brewer. "He told me he went back because it involved a considerable amount of marijuana.” But according to defense attorney Bruce Lincoln, Rauch claims he was not smoking marijuana at the time of the incident because he was on probation. "As for premeditated murder, the only testimony to that is Justin Leichty and he was (allegedly) high on marijuana that night," said Lincoln. "My client and Mr. Twiss deny there was ever premeditation. But Fisher said both defendants are DRIVER- additional CDL A trying to minimize their involvement in drivers needed. Looking for de­ the transactions. pendable service oriented per­ "The main goal in sentencing Mr. son with chauffeurs. CDL-B. or Rauch is for rehabilitation, protecting CDL-A license. Full-time, part­ society and punishment,” said Chief time, benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hir­ Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "The ing for night/weckends. 248emphasis here has to be on protecting society." CUSTOMER SERVICE Kuzava added that "it would appear REPRESENTATIVE: This from all accounts that if someone had to position is responsible for main­ be the leader, Mr. Twiss had to be the taining communication with cli­ leader and Mr. Rauch followed along with ent base through telephone con­ tacts. quality control, site visits, him." assisting in maintaining cuncat- — ~ She added that numerous letters scnHtf 8 business as well as developing the court regarding the case, however. new business through the sales paint Rauch as a "Dr. Jekyl and Mr. process. Priority consideration will be given to applicants who Hyde" personality. meet the following requirements: "If be was in fear of his life, you would 2yrs business experience in cus­ think he would maybe shoot him one tomer service with some sales time and get away," said Kuzava. "But he exposure, proven ability to iden­ shot him five times with four bullets tify problems/ provide solutions, strong written/ verbal communi­ striking him in the back and one at close cation skills, excellent organiza­ range to the head." tional and time management Kuzava went on to say that Rauch's skills. Competitive wage and young age and his inexperience con­ benefit package. Computer ex­ perience required, some post sec­ tributed to the incident. ondary education recommended. "Given the impulsive nature with Industrial knowledge a plus. which he acted out, he made the choice to Please send resume and wage be a drug dealer with Mr. Twiss and to requirements to: Ad #114 c/o murder his victim," said Kuzava. The Reminder P.O. Bo« 188 Hastings. Ml. 49058.________ "Hopefully, the greatest lesson is that actions have consequences." MECHANICS NEEDED for When asked by Fisher whether truck and trailer shop. Starting wage at $ 10.00 an hour based on Rummelt will be charged with conspiracy experience. Blue Cross Blue or felonious assault for his role in the Shield Insurance, company events leading up to his being shot, match 401 (K), paid uniforms and Kuza a said Prosecutor Dale Crowley vacation, productivity incentive. CDL a plus. Must have own hand planned to consider that possibility tools. Apply at Cargo Heavy following the sentencings of Rauch and Duty, 575 56th St, Wyoming. Twiss. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTU­ "That decision will likely be made NITIES: PART-TIME around the first part of August,” said TELLER POSITION(S). Kuzava. "He’s not a typical victim." Flexible schedule for college stu­ dents. parents with children re­ Twiss was sentenced two weeks ago to turning to school, those who 11 1/2 to 50 years in prison, a sentence might wish to work a few hours longer than Rauch's because be displayed each day/week or Saturdays only. more "culpability" by being older (18) Requirements include: A gen­ and because has a criminal history, eral aptitude for math, excellent customer relations skills, atten­ Kuzava said. tion to detail, and a good work According to Lincoln, "on one hand, ethic. Basic computer knowledge Justin is a kid and<on the other, he shot will be helpful, however training somebody and society can't put up with will be provided. Our Personnel Office is open from 9:00 to 4:30 it," he said. "But there were three people Monday - Friday. Stop in and involved: Mr. Rummelt, Justin and Mr. complete an Application for Twiss. Justin is 16, Matt is 18 and Mr. Employment. EOE/M-F. Rummclt is 25 years old." Hastings City Bank, 150 W. He went on to show the court a sharply Court Street. Hastings, ML 49058 bent baton used by Rummelt to beat Rauch prior to the shooting. Mobilt Hollies He also pointed out that Rauch suffers REPO: MUST SELL will look from attention deficit disorder and at­ at any offer, 3 bedroom. 2 bath. tention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Will move if necessary. 1-800­ along with learning disabilities. 672-9604._________________ "But Justin knew right from wrong and FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ was scared to death," said Lincoln. "He ERS: We represent several went home. He didn't know how to banks, they are eager to sell handle what was going on. It was the kid homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention acting, not the adult standing here now." this ad. 1-800-672-9604, "I'm truly sorry," said Rauch. "I wish things were different" ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ Rauch added that he wanted to "clear ments on huge 3 bedroom home. up" some misconceptions about what had Will move if necessary. 1-800­ happened, adding that he was not "getting 672-9604._________________ anything out of the deal." ABANDONED REPO. Bank He added that the presentence report needs someone to assume, will indicated he was laughing when he left move if necessary. Call Delta court on previous date because a news Homes, 1-800-968-7376. photograph showed him and Twiss FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by smiling. purchasing one of our many But Fisher interrupted him, assuring repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Rauch that he was not going to take that Homes, 1 -800-968-’376. into consideration when fashioning his sentence. POLICE BEAT: Home invasion, assault suspect sought HASTINGS - A man who allegedly broke into a home in the 400 block of Fast Clinton Street and attacked the resident Tuesday evening is being sought by the Hastings City Police Department. Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said. Leedy said the man entered the home of an acquaintance uninvited. When be was confronted by the female resident, he allegedly struck her in the head and face with an unknown object, Leedy said. The man then fled the residence and remains at large as of press time Wednesday afternoon. "I can't deny or confirm there was a weapon," said Leedy. The woman sought her own treatment at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, but her condition is unknown. The incident remains under investigation. Police officer impersonator sought MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP - A woman driving alone at 7:30 a.m. July 17 reported that an unmarked car with a blue, flashing light tried to stop her on Lawrence Road near Assyria Road, according lo the Michigan State Police. "A woman reported she was on her way to work when a white, four-door passenger car tried to stop her with a blue strobe light mounted on the dash." said Trooper Sandra Larsen. "She did not believe it was a really a police officer and wouldn't stop." Larsen said the woman continued driving and the male driver pulled up beside the woman, showed a badge and told her to pull over. "She didn't and he went behind her again and then turned north onto Barryville Road." Larsen said. The man was described as while, between the ages of 30 and 35. He was wearing a baseball cap with the word "POLICE" on it and had short, reddish brown hair, a mustache and a goatee. Larsen said no local police officers were working in that area al that time of day. "Obviously, if you sec a fully marked police, car you need to pull over for it right away," said Larsen. "If an unmarked car tries to pull you over and you arc concerned it is not a police officer, contact local law enforcement as soon as possible." Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the Hastings Post of the Michigan Slate Police at 948-8283 or Silent Observer al 1-800-310-9031. Men charged in child sex assault case HOPE TOWNSHIP - An 18-year-old Delton man accused of sexually molesting two juveniles during the last two years was arrested by the Michigan State Police and arraigned in Barry County's 56-B District Court Monday. Timothy John B leek er is charged with two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct for his alleged abuse of one of the children during the summer of 1998 in Hope Township. Blecker also is charged with one count of first degree and two counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct for his alleged abuse of the second alleged victim earlier this summer. He is being held on $20,000, 10 percent bond in the Barry County Jail awaiting an Aug. 2 preliminary examination. A second suspect connected with the case is wanted by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police on similar charges, said Trooper Sandra Larsen. Tfie Hope Tou^HffMiWMjspecftd of molesting two juveniles during the summer of 1998, has been charged with two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct, (habitual offender,) one count of accosting a child for immoral purposes, two counts of furnishing alcohol to minors, (habitual offender,) and one count of delivering a controlled substance to a minor The case remains under investigation. Lake 0 man dies in farming accident IONIA COUNTY - A 72-year-old Lake Odessa man died Monday on his Morrison Lake farm when his farm equipment apparently ran over him while baling hay with his grandson, according to the Ionia Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said they were called to the residence of Keith M. Foster at 6185 Clinton Trail at about 6:15 p.m. after a neighbor heard the grandson screaming, still on the moving tractor. "...unknown circumstances caused the man to be run over by cither the tractor or baler," said troopers. "The man was flown by Life Care to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids where he was pronounced dead at 7:50 p.m." Foster was a long time member of the Clarksville Bible Church and had a special joy of working with the Sunday School, according tc his obituary, which appears in this issue. More than 150 pot plants confiscated BARRY. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIPS - More than 150 marijuana plants were confiscated by the Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET) and the Barry County Sheriffs Department HEMP Team July 13 in various locations in Barry and Johnstown townships, according to Sheriff Steve DeBoer. No information about possible suspects or charges was released. DeBoer asks that anyone with knowledge of illegal marijuana plantings call either the HEMP hotline at 1-8OO-235-HEMP or Barry County Silent Observer at 1- 8OO-3IO-9O31. Stolen car found submerged in Gun Lake ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A stolen 2000 KIA four-door sedan was discovered submerged in Gun Lake early Tuesday, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Authorities said the car was found by a waler skier at 7 a.m. and was located "by the Barry County Sheriffs Marine Division in six feel of water off the boat launch near Matteson Marina," on the south end of Gun Lake near England Point, deputies said. The side window had been broken out and the radio was removed prior to it being pushed into the lake sometime overnight. The Kalamazoo owners of the car were contacted and told authorities they had last seen their vehicle in their driveway Monday night. An investigation into the theft is being conducted by Barry County Sheriffs detectives and the Kalamazoo Police Department. Drunk driver nearly strikes bicyclist JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A Kentucky man driving erratically north through a stop sign on Banficld Road at Pifer Road July 22 nearly struck a man on an eastbound bicycle, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said the car's driver continued north on Barfield Road, lost control and ran off the roadway, re-entered the roadway, crossed to the opposite shoulder, continued into a ditch and into a row of trees. Police said Scott Harris, 27, then got out of the car, screamed at the bicycle rider, got back in the car, turned around and drove south on Banfield Road, police said. The bicycle rider obtained a description of the car. the driver and the license plate number. The man was found by Troopers from the Battle Creek Michigan State Police Post passed out behind the wheel alongside Banfield Road near Baseline Road. The driver, who registered a .10 on a blood alcohol test, denied crashing his car. He was arrested for drunk driving, failure to report an accident, and driving on a suspended license. He pleaded guilty to all three charges in court. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday July 27 2000 - Page 17 onvicted stalker fights state’s quest to block his release by Shelly Suiser Staff Writer Convicted Barry County stalker Jerry taley is set to be released from prison riday as a result of a federal ruling two weeks ago, which set aside his convic­ tion and cast the constitutionality of Michigan's stalking law into doubt. Staley and his attorney. David Dodge of Grand Rapids, arc fighting an attempt by the Michigan Attorney General’s of­ fice to block his release by seeking an emergency stay from the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati. Judge Richard A. Enslen of U.S. Dis­ trict Court in Kalamazoo granted Sta­ ley's release July 14 when he ruled that the slate's stalking statute was unconsti­ tutional. "Because the statute could no longer justify the petilioner's conviction atid continued incarceration, Judge Enslen ordered (Staley's) release," noted Dodge, who filed an opposition to the state's emergency motion for slay on Monday. The federal appeals court ordered Sta­ ley's response to the motion for stay, which Christopher DeWitt of the Attor­ ney General's office expects will be de­ cided by the end of the day Friday. "We are hopeful they will make a de­ cision on the stay before Friday,” said DeWitt, who serves as Attorney General Jennifer Granholm’s Director of Commu­ nications. But a decision by the three-judge panel on whether or not to uphold Enslen's ruling on the unconstitutionality of the stalking law is not expected for some time, said DeWitt. "That will take months to resolve," said DeWitt. In the state s motion for emergency stay, Granholm points out that Enslen ruled "it is clear that Staley’s conduct was so abhorrent and harassing that it clearly falls within the zone of conduct that a stalking statute could constitutionally make criminal and is the type of conduct made illegal by the Michigan statute." ard that the court "imagined” that it "could be" appointed to investigative reporters, telemarketers or citizens complaining tu public employees." Staley was convicted by a Barry County Circuit Court jury in 1994 of ag­ gravated stalking and he pleaded guilty to being a habitual offender, fourth of­ fense. He was initially sentenced to life im­ prisonment but was re-sentenced to 15 to 25 years in prison. According to the Attorney General’s of­ fice. Staley was convicted of stalking his ex-girlfriend. Joellyn Weber of Hickory MANOR VOTE, continued from page 1 principal and interest payment for the building was included in the budget preparation. "I have some misgivings abcul using the profits of Thomapple Manor paying for the assets of the facility," County Commissioner Robert Wenger said. "I think that it's a countywide responsibility and not a cost that should be borne by the residents (of Thornapple Manor)... The county should take over that debt retirement...” Thomapple Manor is the only one of 36 county-owned medical care facilities in the state that has bond and interest debt payments on its books, Patrick Horan, a certified public accountant and partner in the accounting and management consulting firm of Plante & Moran, told the County Board in May. Twenty-five of the 36 have voter-approved operating millage or building millage. Horan has said. Just before the vote. Commissioner Robert Wenger said he thought the ballot proposal should have asked voters to approve "up to" 0.85 mill in case there are some years when Thornapple Manor doesn't need to collect the full millage amount. He said some of the other county millage proposals have been worded that way, but this is "a fixed one." "They (FIA Board members) requested that," County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said. According ,o the Friends of Thomapple Manor, a millage campaign committee, "any revenues in excess of expenditures zould be used in furthering their Thomapple Manor's) mission to the itizens of Barry County in providing care a residents. "...Should there be excess funds at the nd of any particular year, they would be laced in our Depreciation Fund to be used dr future capital outlays, such as new uipment or plant repair." the committee id in a prepared statement. If approved, the Thornapple Manor illage proposal would cost 49 cents per :ek or $25.50 per year for the owner of a 5,000 home with a taxable value of 0,000; $37.83 per year for a $95,000 me with a $44,500 taxable value; $51 r year for a $125,000 home with a cable value of $60,000; and $59.50 per ar for a $150,000 home with a taxable iuc of $70,000. Comers, and that their relationship lasted seven months before Weber informed him she no longer wanted to see him on Nov. 5. 1993. Later that evening, Staley entered Weber's home. When she asked him to leave, Staley threw her across the kitchen into the sieve. Staley then began calling Weber two lo 15 times a day both at home and at work. Over the next several weeks, he rammed her car, chased her with a base­ ball bat, broke into her home and threat­ ened to slice her gut with a knife. In one telephone call, after threatening lo bum her house, he asked her if she had checked her smoke alarm recently and laughed. When she checked the alarm, the battery was missing. On Dec. 18, 1993, a police officer sug­ gested sh*. tape the calls. Staley called constantly hat night from 6:20 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Dec. 19. The tape was played for the jury who heard Staley threatening lo bum Ms. Weber in her sleep and told her to "say good-bye to (her son)." DeWitt said his office is working to keep Staley in prison because he has not served his full sentence. "We would do this in any case of this nature," said DeWitt. "He is rightfully in prison serving time for a crime he com­ mitted and Ms. Granholm feels he should slay there." DeWitt said an early release for Staley would mean he has not paid the full penalty for his crime. Enslen granted release to Staley, find- ing that the Michigan stalking statute is unconstitutional because it could poten­ tially be applied in violation of the First Amendment. Judge Enslen issued a 14-day slay of Staley's release until July 28 to allow Granholm to request a stay in federal ap­ peals court. She argues in her request for the stay that because Staley's stalking conviction involves threats to slice the victim's throat from ear lo car. to burn her house and to murder her son, Staley docs not and cannot argue that he did not receive fair notice that his actions were illegal or that he had a constitutional right to en­ gage in such acts. "The district court conceded that 'Sta­ ley’s conduct was so abhorrent and ha­ rassing that it clearly falls within the zone of conduct that a staging statute could constitutionally make criminal...' "Accordingly. Staley's claim repre­ sents a facial challenge lo the statute: that it could be applied lo others in an unconstitutional manner. Because Staley docs not allege that he is imprisoned in violation of the Constitution, Staley's fa­ cial challenge cannot support (release,)" Granholm states. She continued that: "Staley does not and cannot claim that he did not know that it was illegal to threaten to slit someone's throat from ear lo ear, or lo remove the batteries from a person's smoke alarm after threatening to burn See STALKER, cont. page 18 Burglary reported at Arts Hatchery HASTINGS - A Polaroid camera was the only ilem missing Thursday after a break-in was discovered al the Thomapple Arts Council's Arts Hatchcry Building at Fish Hatchery Park, according to a report by the Hastings City Police Department. Officers reported that an unknown subject removed a screen door from the building and apparently kicked the locked door to the building, breakmg ii loose from the frame and disengaging the dead bolt lo gel inside. Desk drawers were apparently perused but no other Hems were missing, police said. "They may have been looking for cash or other items small enough to carry." police reported. Fight leads to injuries, arrest HASTINGS - Police dispatched to the scene of a Tight in progress in the 900 block of South Cass Street July 19 arrived to find that all those involved had left. But a call from Pennock Hospital revealed that one person allegedly involved in the scuffle was being treated for injuries allegedly related to the fight which occurred at Johnson Field near Hastings High School. Police have at least two juvenile suspects. Man hurt crossing city street HASTINGS - A 49-ycar-old Hastings man was treated at Pennock Hospital July 17 after he was struck by a car while walking across South Broadway 30 feet north of Green Street. Police said Bruce Wesley Colvin, 43, of Hastings, made a left turn from Green Street onto Broadway, striking Vandenburg. Vandcnbuig was released from Pennock Hospital shortly after being treated for minor injuries. No citations were issued and the incident remains under investigation by the Hastings City Police Department. Suspect caught in the act gets away HASTINGS - A man who discovered a teenaged boy taking a nylon bag from his car parked his North Michigan Avenue driveway chased the perpetrator without success Sunday al midnight, police said. ‘ The Lands End bag, valued at $50, contained only paperwork. The subject was described as a white male, about 17 years old with black pants. Hastings City Police have no suspects. • NOTICE • In louing memory of Scott Lake The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held July 25, 2000, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Your earthly woes and worries you somehow could not bear. ISo God held out His arms and put you in His care, j We cannot know or understand the many reasons why. We only trust that you are safe and still ...sometimes ay. Always in our hearts. » POLICE BEAT, continued... Your loving family and friends CARLTOM TOWNSNIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY 2000 PRIMARY ELECTION The Cartton Township will hold a public accu­ racy test of the electronic tabulating equip­ ment to demonstrate to the public that votes cast will be accurately counted for all offices and on all proposals. 2000 12:00 noon at the Township Hall. Wilma Daniels. Clerk Carlton Township A public accuracy test will be conducted tor the purpose of testing the accuracy o! the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tab­ ulate voted baHots for the PRIMARY ELECTION lo be held on Tuesday, August 8. 2000. in JOHN­ STOWN TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY ... NOTICE OF ACC0RACY TEST NOTICE OF PUBUC ACCURACY TEST A public accuracy test will be conducted for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots for the Pnmary Election to be held on Tuesday. August 8. 2000 in Assyria Township. Barry County. The Public Accuracy Test will be held at: Johnstown Township Hall 13641 South M-37 Highway The Public Accuracy Test will be held at: Assyria Township Hall 8094 Tasker Road Bellevue, Michigan A public accuracy test will be conducted on the following date and time lor the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equpment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots lor the PRIMARY ELEC­ TION to be held on Tuesday. August 8. 2000 in CASTLETON TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. NOTICE OF ACCURACY TEST August 1.2000 11:00 AM July 31, 2000 at 3:30 pm For further information contact: For further information contact: Debbie Massimino Assyria Township Clerk 818-758-4003 JUNE DOSTER (616) 721-9905 • The Public Accuracy Teat will be held on July 31, 2000 at 2:30 p.m. at the: Castleton Township Hall 915 Reed St.. Nashville, Ml 49073 Candidates and other interested partlee are invited to attend. For further information contact: Loma L Wilson, Clerk 517-852-9479 Newell. * REPUBLICAN FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE GARY NEWELL State Representative Candidate The 87th District’s Right Choice + FIREARMS - As a gun owner, Gary Newell wants to make sure your 2nd Amendment rights are protected. ★ EDUCATION - Gary Newell believes education should be Michi­ gan’s top priority, the children ARE our future. ★ SENIORS - Gary Newell wants to protect our elderly from fraud, unsafe living conditions and rising health care costs. ★ ABORTION - Gary Newell is pro-life. All life is precious, including the unborn. ★ PRINCIPLES - Gary Newell wants to take integrity to Lansing - he is starting with a positive campaign. VOTE FOR THE RIGHT CHOICE - VOTE NEWELL AUG. 8™ Paid for by the Committee to Elect Gary Newell Stale Representative. P.O. Box 524. Saranac. MI 48881 �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 27. 2000 Hastings boy's struggle with cystic fibrosis ends Kenneth M. Wallace, age 17 of Hast­ ings. passed away July 19 after strug­ gling with cystic fibrosis for his entire life. He was the son of Rodney and Karen Wallace, bom and raised in the Hastings area, and he attended Hastings schools, but transferred to the Nashville Alterna­ tive Education program. Wallace was diagnosed with cystic fi­ brosis on Jan. 24, 1983, when he was only two days old. his mother, Karen Wailace, said. Kenneth underwent air cell treatments and took medication. "The thing he hated most," his mother said, "was all the medications he had to take. He had a time when he refused to do [the treatments], but most of them (C/F patients) do." His illness got "progressively worse." Karen Wallace said. "Toward the end, it got really bad very quickly, in just a couple of weeks." Kenneth was looking forward to start­ ing the 10th grade this year, she said, in the Nashville Alternative Education pro­ gram. "He talked about going into the Marines (when he graduated]," his mother said. "He liked being on the computer, play­ ing Nintendo, renting movies and he liked being outside," his mother said. Kenneth was also a member of the Boy Scouts of America. Wallace volunteered for the Cystic Fi­ brosis Foundation's fund-raising efforts. "We [volunteered] for one or two years. We had one bowl-a-thon. [The projects] are to raise money for research for the foundation." The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation cur­ rently supports more than 100 care facili­ ties for people with the disease. It cur­ rently has at least 65 chapters, or branch offices, throughout the nation, including one in Grand Rapids. Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder that, according to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, affects about 30,000 people in the United States. Fifty percent of those diagnosed live to be at least 31, according to statistics from 1999. One in every 31 Americans carries the gene, located in the center of Chromo­ some 7, which can cause cystic fibrosis in offspring. The gene is recessive, meaning both parents must carry the gene for the possiblity of their child be­ ing born with the disease. One in four children of a couple who are both carri­ ers are likely to have the disorder. Cystic fibrosis, also called mucovisci­ dosis, is a metabolic disorder that pro­ duces a mucus that can clog the respira­ tory and gastrointestinal tracts. The mu­ cus is created by exocrine glands (sweat glands). As the disease progresses, chronic cough, pneumonia, and other life-threat- Kenneth Wallace ing lung dysfunctions can occur. Maldigestion and malabsorption of food and nutrients that the body needs for strength and recovery are also an effect of the illness. As in the Wallace case, most cases of cystic fibrosis are diagnosed before the age of three, half of which result in the death of the victim before the age of 31. Kenneth Wallace wtc buried Saturday, July 22, at the Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville with the Rev. Alan Metier of­ ficiating. The Wallace family asked that memo­ rial contributions be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation chapter in Grand Rapids or to the Make a Wish Founda­ tion. Jean Hammond (left) and Kay Bodenmuller of the Thomapple Garden Club repair one of the flower beds damaged by Sunday night's vandalism. Fountain flower beds vandalized 2000 GMC YUKON SLE REBA TES JUST ANNOUNCED LEASE NOW FOR Bucket Seats, Rear Heat & Air, 5.3L V-8, CD/Cassette, Premium Smooth Ride Suspension. Trailer Pkg. s399»™ OR *434 MONTH” 1500 ■60UMTH T2K/YR S2.995 OUT OF POCKET "AB UONTM. 12K/YR. 92.995 OUT Of POCKET ■ Dreisbach REBATE Y pontiac Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 North Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan 49058 Wk Oldsmobile GMC SMES HOUKS: Mon & Wed until 8 Tue. Thu & Fn until 6 Saturday until 2 ERE DRE58KX NEW CAR MGRWE90W DON GENTRY. USED CAR MGR • MIE WALLEY. BUSMESS MGR CHR6SLVERMAN SALES • PETE SMHH SALES • TONY LARSON SALES LOCALLY OWNED 4 OPERATED txcwme Your Eepktatkihs ts a Fauky TiuDmon.' Call (616) 948-8000 Today or toll fro* SHVKt HOUKS: UontHUt-l 1-888-494-5539 Tub. Thti & Fn 8-5 The flower beds surrounding the foun­ tain in front of the Barry County Court­ house were vandalized last weekend. The flowers, which were planted and maintained by the Thornapple Garden Club, were uprooted, booms were crushed and sulks were broken in all four areas surrounding the fountain. Some of the damage was irreperable. "We’re going to try to pul back what we can, though,” said Jean Hammond, chairwoman of the project to plant and maintain the beds. The decorative plant life was a community service project that members of the Garden Club had raised the funds to provide. "It was something we wanted to do for the commuity,"Hammond said. "We wanted to add more colors around the founuin. We got all new irrigation [systems] the commissioners let us put in [to help sustain the new landscaping]." A Christmas wreath sale was the pri­ mary fund-raiser to cover the cost of the plants. Hammond said the club raised $250 to match a donation made by the Shell Oil Company. "We were really stretching our bud­ get," Hammond explained. "Maybe someone saw who did it," she added. Anyone with information about the vandalism of the gardens is asked to cal) the Police Department. STALKER... continued from page 17 JBDreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 320 North Michigan Amm* Hastimqr Michigan 49030 ON THESE & MANY OTHERS! 99 CHEVY 2500 X-CAB SILVERADO LS 98 GRAND PRIX GT 6000 V-8, LEATHERM ONE OWNER. LIKE NEW, HARD TO RND 3800, 1 OWNER. STILL UNDER WARRANTY, PERFECT! ’25,995 2000 GMC JIMMY ’15,995 C4 OLDS 88 CO POWER EVERYTHWG SAW THOUSANDS LOADfD MOO LOW HUES 1 69 month 99 OLDS SILHOUETTE GLS 95 CADILLAC DEVILLE LEATHER. 4 DOOR CD. DUAL A/C MORE LEATHER. FULLY LOADED LOW MILES GORGEOUS* 1-^’14,995 *18,995 94 GMC 1500 4X4 93 CHEVY ASTRO AWD 350. LOADED LOW WLfS. EXCELLENT COHOCTON LT PKG. CO. DUAL AIR B ’12,995 92 OLDS 98 LEATHER. 3800 CLIMATE CONTROL LIKE NEW! UVEI 99 CHEVY SILVERADO 4X4 X-CAB 3RD DOOR. 5300 V-8 REDUCED - ONLY OWLY ALL PAYMENTS FIGURED " ZERO DOWN, ADD TAXES & PLATES ONLY I 1 down her house." Granholm argues in that case, any per­ ceived "over breadth or vagueness" in the statute did not adversely affect him and "it cannot honestly be said that any such defect contributed to his incarceration." Granholm also charges that the U.S. District Court "erred in entertaining such a challenge and in awarding (release.)" She added that "Staley, who has been incarcerated since 1994, will not suffer irreparable harm if a stay is issued," and that "a stay is necessary for the public interest because the district court’s opin­ ion... has raised questions in the public about the validity of other convictions on the statute." Dodge, however, disputes Granholm’s claim, stating that "If the statute is in­ deed unconstitutional, he has suffered an irreparable harm by his past incarcera­ tion because there may well be no way to compensate him for that wrongful in­ carceration should Judge Enslen's deci­ sion be upheld." "In that situation,” continued Dodge, "he would not only have served almost six years in pris n for an unconstitutional reason, but he would be incarcerated for the additional period of time that it will take to adjudicate the appeal." DeWitt said his office has not ob­ served an influx of stalking conviction appeals, but conceded the possibility ex­ ists if the appeals court upholds Enslen's ruling. Granholm also argued that the interest of Joellyn Weber, "who has not only spurned Staley's affection and suffered from his brutal retaliation, but secured his prosecution, would be severely af­ fected by his release." Dodge argues chat "this argument is ir­ relevant to the stay request and that it should accordingly be rejected... the state docs not identify the interests of the ex­ girlfriend which would allegedly be harmed by (Staley’s) release." "There are currently 126 persons incar-1 cerated under this statute in the Depart-1 ment of Corrections jurisdiction and an­ other 23 on parole," Granholm said in her brief. "Warden Jones believes that thel district court's opinion affects no one! other than Staley, S � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-08-03.pdf 96e85b078861508c683432043e4639b3 PDF Text Text McCarty as All See Story on Page tol Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings VOLUME 147, NO. 31 ANNER THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2000 PRICE 50- Candidates speak at pro-gun rally by David T. Young Editor Perhaps the biggest issue in the heated race for 87th District state representative has been gun control. Trying to bring that message home was a special Pro-Second Amendment rally last Friday night at the Barry County Conservation Club, where James Bailey and Gary Newell, the two local Republican Party candidates for a seat in the State Legislature, made a joint appearance. Bailey Friday evening was attempting to hold on to the support he's been getting from the pro-gun lobby while Newell was trying to convince at least some in the overflow crowd of 70 to 80 that he's not an enemy of citizens' rights to own and use firearms. "I'm not the second coming of Laura Baird," Newell said, referring to the Oke­ mos are? legislator who is regarded as the greatest enemy of Second Amendment rights. "I am not anti-gun ownership. I got my first gun at 12 and I've owned a gun since then.... I have no desire to take away anyone’s gun or pass more restrictive laws." Newell said he opposes the current bill on carrying a concealed weapon that is before the legislature because "It isn't fair or equitable, there is no appeal process, and if denied, there is no place (for the applicant) to go.” Newell sat on the local gun board for six years, which is one reason why some pro-gun people don't want to endorse him. "I think we operated within the law," This Hastings homeowner's signs demonstrate some public impartiality in the hot race between Jim Bailey and Gary Newell. The primary polls win be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with a lot at stake. Newell said, "but I don’t think the law is fair and equitable." A crucial sticking point between him and local gun enthusiasts has been on carrying a concealed weapon. Newell said his problem with the current CCW bill in Lansing is that not everyone should be able to "pack a piece." He said a convicted felon is one example and a person charged with a felony who could plead down to a misdemeanor. Another example of someone who shouldn't be allowed to carry, be said, is "My Aunt See CANDIDATES continued page 2 Crane accident causes oil leak by Rebecca Lukasiewicz Staff Writer A crane accident Monday morning caused an oil leak that may affect the wetlands and creek near the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, a local ecological reserve. The crane, owned by Mid Michigan Homes was involved in an accident in which it overturned on Cloverdale Road at about 10 a.m. Monday. The crane operator said that a car was coming toward him, moving eastward on the toad, and he moved over to allow room to pass. He said the side of the road sank under the weight of the vehicle, causing the crane to roll over on the passenger’s side. The accident is not related to the construction currently under way at the scene of the accident, workers said. Marc Bowers from Mid Michigan Homes of Coopersville, said he is proud of his driver’s response to the situation. "No one can imagine the expense (of the accident], but it's not worth killing anyone." The crane struck a tree, which punctured the oil tank. Bonnie White from the Grand Rapids Department of Environmental Quality said that Gene Gerwitz, an employee of the reserve, "indicated that there was some oil loss." "A clean-up contractor has been retained * by Mid Michigan Homes to assist in cleaning the wetlands, White said. Taplin Environmental Contracting of Kalamazoo, she said, will assess the damage and help to remedy the situation. John Hislop, emergency management director for Barry County, was at the scene of the accident Wednesday. He said the vehicle was still on "county control property." Hislop said that his department "is more than pleased with what [Mid Michigan Homes] has done so far. The clean-up company cleaned out all they could see on Monday." The remaining oil will be cleaned out of the wetland when the vehicle is removed, he said. There have been hindrances in removing the crane from the site, as the large utility vehicle has sunk into the ditch. Two wreckers were at the site Tuesday with cables suspending the crane in place. "The (vehicle] is impregnated in this muck." Hislop explained. "Normal suction is involved." Hislop guessed that the vehicle, still stuck in the wetlands, is about 75 tons. "(Mid Michigan Homes], the company handling this, is the most consciencous I've worked with. The company has shouldered the responsibility. They're doing that in the most outstanding manner," Hislop said. A crane owned by Mid Michigan Homes of Coopersville is suspended by the cables of two wreckers at the site of the accident on Cloverdale Road. See CRANE, continued page 21 "The only thing they’ve lost is hydraulic oil. The gas tank is not ruptured and the area is pretty well contained," White said Wednesday. "Eveything they've done, we’re satisfied with." Don Rewa is new FIA director For more information about doeator participating, call Doom Long 943-8591 or Marcia Mellen at (Additional) News Briefs (appear on page 2) by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor With 22 years of social services experience in Barry County, Don Rewa has been appointed director of the Family Independence Agency in both Barry and Eaton counties. His new duties begin Monday, Aug. 7. Rewa, who has served as acting FIA director of the dual-county agency for about three months, succeeds Ron Decker, who retired in April. "I'm definitely very excited." Rewa said of his appointment, which was announced this week by state FIA Director Douglas Howard. "Don brings a wealth of experience both in the agency and in the community. He is an important addition to the FIA management team." Howard said. "I realize it’s a big responsibility and a big challenge," Rewa commented. I'm looking forward rc working more closely with Eaton County and continuing to work closely with the Barry County staff and the community collaborative groups and agencies... I've wanted to stay here." Throughout his career, Rewa said he has enjoyed "the people in the community and in the office...It really makes it fun to come to work because of all the wonderful people." Getting accustomed to being responsible for both counties is the biggest and most immediate challenge Rewa foresees. As director, he will be dividing his time between Charlotte and Hastings, where the two FIA offices are based. Another challenge in Barry County will be getting ready to move, possibly in late October, from Woodlawn Avenue into a new 12.737-square foot FIA building, currently under construction at 430 E. Barfield Drive in Hastings. Implementing a new "electronic benefit transfer" system also is on Rewa's agenda in October. That's when the state will be switching the way FIA clients receive benefits. Each client will be issued a card worth a specified sum of money for the programs in which they need assistance. The card will be used by clients in a manner similar to using a debit or credit card. Through the new system, Rewa said. FIA will not have to issue L»od stamps and checks in the cash assistance program, for example. rilling his former FIA position is another priority for Rewa. Before he became acting director, he was program manager for three years. He'll also continue to concentrate on FIA's Project Zero, part of the state's welfare-to-work program to help able clients become gainfully employed. Both Barry and Eaton counties have achieved the Project Zero goal a number of limes by having zero clients without some amount of earned income. Rewa is the kind of person who always Don Rewa seems to have compliments and praise for the FIA staff and volunteers and the important roles community agencies play in helping FIA clients. "I think we do a real good job," he said, adding that he's still always interested in making improvements and doing things even better, too. In that vein, on an agency-wide basis, both Eaton and Barry FIAs will be involved in a "Customer Service Excellence" project to enhance its work with staff, volunteers, clients, community agencies and visitors. Rewa said. "We'll be looking at policies and systems internally" and seeking "input from everybody." He's excited about the prospects because it gives FIA an opportunity to explore creative ways to solve problems and implement new ideas. "I love the creativity," Rewa said. Using creative methods have boosted many FIA programs. When Rewa was the local FIA's first volunteer coordinator from 1981-95, FIA's Volunteer Services Program and a number of its volunteers received a prestigious state award for efforts to enhance the lives of HA clients. See REWA, continued page 2 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 3. 2000 CANDIDATES, continued from page 1 Betty with Alzheimer's.** whom he said could get a gun under the proposed CCW legislation. When asked if he accepted any campaign funds from an anti-gun Political Action Committee (PAC). he replied, **1 didn't think there's one out there." Someone suggested it was the Michigan Slate Police Troopers Association, of which Newell said he has been a proud member for 15 years. "They've contributed to candidates on both sides of the issue," he said. Bailey didn't mince any words on the issue. "I still support the Second Amendment and the Michigan Constitution," he said. "Many states are already doing it (issuing CCW permits to citizens) and they're doing fine. We have just as good citizens in Michigan and this district and we deserve that right, too." Bailey said that local sports shop owner Pete Schantz told him that the real problem with issuance of CCW permits is that there is no followup on people who illegally try to carry conceal weapons, there is no penalty against them. Bailey urged gun owners to be active in the political process. "The Million Moms March is still rais­ ing millions of dollars. I want to urge all of you to vote. The constitution gives us the right to bear arms and to vote." Bailey said he supports the current pro­ posed CCW legislation. "I want to see it pass," he said. "Ill do everything I can to see it pass." In a question and answer session, both were asked how they protect themselves and their families from criminal elements when they travel. Newell said. "I stay away from area.’’ Bailey responded. "I can't protect them without the right to bear arms." When Newell was asked how many CCW permits were issued when he was a member of the local gun board, he said he wasn't sure. He added. "I've already said the process is unfair. I think it’s unfair and inequitable the way CCW permits are issued. But we enforced the law. whether it was right or wrong." Both agreed that new gun laws won't make a lot of difference, opting instead for enforcing the laws already on the books. Lifesaving Day set for Aug. 4 'Nunsense' to help fund playground Pau; LzJoyc, Karen Myers. Sandy Greenfield, Deb Heuss and Connie Tolger will perform in a local version of the musicalAcotnedy “Nun­ sense* to help fund the St. Rose School playground. Two performances of the show are set for 1:30 and 6:30 pun. Sunday, Aug. 13, after the annual "Pig Roast" at St. Rose Church. The musical will beheld in the school's multi-purpose room. Tickets are a S5 donation for »dyll> and S3 for senior citizens. The five women have been work­ ing on Hastings High School musicals for many years together, with their accompanist Melissa Risk. They thought many of the past musicrl students would enjoy seeing them perform. Laloye, who is the Hastings High School choir teacher, had the idea to reverse roles of the backstage staff and put them in the spotlight Tickets are available in advance at the customer service counter of Hastings Felpausch Food Center, at St. Rose Church, or from any cast member. Tickets also will be available at the door. Founders Weekend will start Aug. 11 Friday, Aug. Il, will be the first day of Delton Founders Weekend. Traditional events, including the Delton District Library's book sale, community yard sale. Las Vegas night and horseshoe pitching tournaments will be held Friday, along with two new events. From 6 to 8 p.m. a talent show will be staged in room 10 at the Delton Kellogg Middle School, where cash prizes will be given in junior and senior divisions. A country western dance also will be a new attraction this year from 8 to 10 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria with a SI admission charge. Saturday will include the annual pancake breakfast, the horseshoe pitching tournament, an arts and crafts fair, car show, children's rides, pony rides, face painting, per­ formances by the Taylored Pennies, the grand marshal presentation, dunk tank, parade, a performance by In His Praise and the music of the Thornapple Valley Dulcimer Society. Car Show 2000 will be held in the W.M. Smith Memorial Park on Orchard Street. Dash plaques and goodie bags will be given to the first 150 entries. A disk jockey will entertain, door prizes will be drawn and three trophies will be awarded in each of the 18 classes, along with four special trophies. Raffle winners will be drawn and a gospel music concert will close the evening's events. New events for the public to attend on Saturday are the Leaning Tree Woodcarvers demonstrations at the Barty Township Hall, children's games sponsored by the Salt and Light youth group and a "make your own crafts" workshop for children sponsored by the Pine Lake Girl scouts. o The American Red Crore will bold a three-in-one Lifesaving Day from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. al the Hastings Elks Lodge, 102 East Woodlawn in Hastings. Uris event will give area people the chance to participate in three lifesaving opportunities. Donors may give blood, sign up for the Organ and Tissue Donor program, and be tested for placement on the National Mar­ row Donor program registry. Those participating may chooae to take part in any or all of these opportuni­ ties. Any residents choosing to partici­ pate in all three lifesaving opportuni­ ties will also receive a special gift bag, courtesy of area merchants. Appointments will be helpful for this event and can be made by caUing 945-3122 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Due to the generosity of area busi­ nesses find org&niz&tions, bone mwrow testing will be provided free of charge. . - Tobe an eligibis Hood donor, ooe must be in generally good health, weigh 110 pounds or more, and be al least 17 years of age. (There is no upper age limit.) To be an eligible marrow donor, one must be between the ages of 18 and 60, in generally good health with no history of can­ cer. diabetes, heart disease or heart attack. Those with other questions about eligibility may call 945-3122. Country music set at Showcase An evening of country musk featuring Homer and Jeanie Jones and Bri Gibson will be held al 6:30 tonight (Thursday, Aug. 3) at the Musicians' Showcase at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. Performing country and gospel music, Homer and Jennie Jones ot Lake Odessa are veterans of many previous Showcases. They are also known for singing at Prairieville Farm Days. Sharing the concert will be country singer Bri Gibson of Hastings. She recently performed al the True Value Country Showdown at the Barry County Fair. Seating at the Showcase is available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Guitarist, singer to be at 'Fridays' Doug Acker, who plays a 12-string guitar, will perform a variety of music for people of all ages during the “Fridays al the Fountain" concert Friday. Aug. 4 near the fountain area on the Barry County Courthouse lawn in Hastings. The free weekly concerts, co-spon­ sored by the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County and the City of Hastings, take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 pm. Acker's musical repertoire includes old standards, show tunes, folk songs, originals and songs that appeal to children. Acker, ' a Hastings resident, recently bad a lead part in the Thornapple Players' production of "Anything Goes* and is a member of the Afternoon on Broadway group. "Fridays al the Fountain* presents a relaxed atmosphere where people can arrive and leave as their time permits. Brown bag or picnic lunches are welcome. Some folks also bring lawn chairs and blankets while others s'and on the sidelines or sit on the benches in the fountain area. Norma Acker and Connie Dow are co-chairs of the event. "Many states are already doing it (issuing CCW permits to citizens) and they're doing fine. We havejust as good citizens in Michigan and this district and we deserve that right, too." Him Bailey Both were asked if they would support a CCW law like Vermont's, where almost anyone can pack a piece The state has one of the lowest violent crime rates in the nation. Newell reiterated that he has no problem with responsible gun owners, but he won't support just anyone being able to get a permit. Bailey said, "A few people fall through the cracks, but we have to look at the bigger picture. You still have less crime with the CCW legislation." The evening's special guest speaker was former State Rep. and State Sen. Alan Cropsey, who advanced the notion that "The roots of gun control laws in this state are steeped in racism and religious bigotry." He said efforts to regulate gun ownership got moving during the Civil War when people in the South tried to stop blacks from getting guns. The North joined the effort, he said, when blacks migrated from the South looking for work in the early 20th century. REWA, continued... i3 He served as FIA services supervisor from 1995-97. Now, as director, Howard said Rewa will be responsible for administration of federal cash assistance, food stamp programs and child and adult services programs, including protective services, adoption and foster care. Rewa "will report to the threc-member (FIA) board for Barry and for Eaton counties as well as to the state Family Independence Agency Zone III office in Lansing." Serving community organizations has always been important and meaningful to Rewa. He is a member of the CASA for Kids Board, serving Barry and Eaton counties and plans to continue that role. CASA is the acronym for Court Appointed Special Advocates, who are volunteers who serve as a voice for abused and neglected children in the court system through no fault of their own. Rewa has been on the CASA Board since its 1991 inception in Barry. He also serves on the Atfong Families/Safe Children Coor/lniating Council, Wraparound Services, Balanced and Restorative Justice Committee and Child Protection/Community Partners. Prior to joining FIA, Rewa was director of counseling and special student services for Martin High School. He holds a bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University and a master's from Western Michigan University. The father of three children, Rewa resides in Dorr. He said there was a famous case in Detroit where a black doctor was harassed by while marchers and he shot at them, killing one. Clarence Darrow successfully defended the black man in the high profile case, prompting even stronger gun control and CCW measures statewide. Cropsey introduced a CCW bill in the State Legislature several years ago "The legislation I proposed I thought was fairly wimpy, but it was the best I could get," he said, later noting that his bill failed to even get out of committee because Democrats had the majority in the House. Cropsey said Hitler chose not to invade Switzerland in the 1930s because though he could take it. he knew that every citizen in that country was armed. He added that places in the U.S. that make it easier for citizens to be armed are seeing a reduction in crime. "The key is for kids to be educated." he said. "We've got to keep pressure on the school boards and history and government teachers to talk about the Second Amendment and how its history is tied in with freedom... Once they take away your firepower, your freedoms are over." One member of the audience asked, "Why can't the public education system spend as much on gun education as it does on sex education?" Also speakir g during the evening were Mark Carson, chairman of the board of "Brassroots," and Stale Rep. Terry “I haz>e no desire to take away anyone's gun or pass more restrictive laws." -Gary Newell Geiger, who now holds the job Newell and Bailey arc fighting for. Geiger called gun control as divisive an issue as abortion, "equally as vicious and malicious. He said lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in Lansing support gun rights, but there is tremendous pressure from "the very far left." Other problems have included passage of the Brady Bill and the Columbine incident. Carson, who also is running for sheriff of Oakland County, talked about banding together to gain some political clout. He mentioned that the pro-gun lobby has been targeting unfriendly politicians. "Were dedicated to the political defeat of those who support legislation to limit or take away the right to bear arms." Their biggest target in 1998 was Laura Baird, "the worst gun hater in Lansing." They contributed $35,000 to her opponent, in the words of Carson, "a huge hammer to bonk her on the head with, but it wasn't enough." Carson promised that the gun lobby will be a force to be reckoned with in the 2000 election. U.S. Rep candidate to visit First Friday Bob Shrauger Bob Shrauger. Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan's Second Congressional District, will be guest speaker at the next First Friday fo­ rum Aug. 4. The program will begin at noon Friday at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Shrauger. an attorney from Pentwater, is running for Congress against incum­ bent Republican Peter Hoekstra of Hol­ land, who has served as U.S. Rep. from the Second District since 1992. Shrauger also was Hoekstra's opponent in 1998. The Second District in Barry County includes all of the townships of Thomapple, Orangeville, Yankee Springs, Prairieville and Barry and about onethird of Hope Township. The First Friday series is sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Commit­ tee. There is no charge to attend the roughly one-hour session. Plans for the First Friday program in September call for an appearance by Matthew Abel of West Bloomfield, who is the Green Party candidate for the U.S. Senate against Democrat Debbie Stabenow and Republican incumbent Spencer Abraham. Youth Theatre to present ‘Cheaper by the Dozen’ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Young actors in the Summer Youth Theatre production of "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank Gilbreth and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey have had five weeks to find out how to interact as family. The Gilbreths had 12 children, but in the play "the babies” stay upstairs and off stage. The Thomapple Arts Council brings this Youth Theatre production to the stage of the Central Elementary Audito­ rium Friday and Saturday. Aug. 4 and 5. Norma Jean Acker says, "I am so proud of how well these young people have worked together over the last five weeks. I hope the community attends the performances to support their hard work." Acker is overseeing the Youth Theatre summer production for the Thomapple Arts Council. The cast of eager young people ranges from some just entering middle school, some in high school and others just grad­ uating. The students are combining their talents both on stage and behind the scenes. Students throughout Barry County are well represented in those selected for cast and crew of the play. Learning new characters, memorizing lines, or even becoming a boy or a really strict teacher are challenges which these girls have faced since July 5. Cheaper by the Dozen" is being di­ rected by Christopher R.P. Weaver. A graduate of Oberlin College, he brings teaching experience from North Carolina and the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. Assisting Weaver is local singer and actor Peg Hemerling. Student director Josh Doe has appreci­ ated the opportunity to work with Weaver and Hemerling. "Balancing the skills of different age actors has been a real learning experience." he says.." The last few props are being scrounged from family and friends. The final tech­ nical rehearsals are being held. While nerves, colds, sprained ankles and con­ flicting schedules affect this final week, all the young actors are ready to bring their talents to the stage. The young local actors are coping with some costumes original to the 1920s, wearing sweaters in July and finding shoes which fit their feet and the parts they play. The cast members arc Dad: Josh Doe; Mom: Kaila Qualls; Anne: Rebecca Dufresne; Ernestine: Betsy Acker; Martha: Katie Mckeown; Frank: Ad^m Vipond; Bill: Heather Matthews; Lillian: Brittany Wescott; Fran: Jenna Radant; Dan: Elena Gormley; Jackie: Breena Briel; Doc Burton: Daneen Brick Mrs. Fitzgerald: Katrina Jacobs; Joe Scales: Jesse Doe; Miss Brill: Becky Warner; and Larry: Josh Wescott. manager for this production and Josh Doe is the student director. Performing all the essential backstage duties is Mandy Kowalczyk. "Cheaper by the Dozen" will be pre­ sented at Central Elementary Auditorium Friday, Aug. 4, at 7 p.m. and on Satur­ day, Aug. 5. at a 2 p.m. matinee and at 7 pm. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for Students and senior citizens. Tickets are available at the door. Progressive Graph­ ics, Jefferson Street Gallery and from cast members. The summer youth theatre productions are supported by the Michigan Council for the Arts and Culture, the Rural Arts & Culture program, Mike Humphreys, the Sue Drummond Fund, the afternoon on Broadway Group and other patrons. Katrina Jacobs also will be the stage The family council meets during ’Cheaper by the Dozen.’ Here, Mother, Kaila Qualls, and Dad, Josh Doe. balance the ideas of the nine children with speaking roles in the play. Opening night is just around the comer for the cast and crew of ’Cheaper by the Dozen’ which will be presented by the Thomapple Arts Council Youth Theatre program Friday. Aug. 4, at 7 p.m. and Saturday. Aug. 5. at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door. �The Hasttngs Banner - Thuraday. Augusl 3. 2000 - Page 3 Primary candidates appear at ‘Last Friday’ ...all 13 GOP candidates appeared at last weeks First Friday Forum to discuss the issues. Emmet Herrington Tom Wing by David T. Young Editor Thirteen candidates for seats on the Barry County Board of Commissioners appeared at a special "Last Friday" edi­ tion of the "First Friday" series at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. J Only those who had contests in their ■ districts for the next Tuesday's (Aug. 8) primary election were invited to come. All of the guests were Republicans. No one from the Fourth or Sixth dis­ tricts came to the forum because they do not have primary election opposition. Running in November in District No. 4 are Democrat Eileen Oehler and Repub­ lican Ken Neil and in No. 6 it will be Democrat Dee Lowell and Republican Clare Tripp. Each candidate first was given a chance to talk about himself or herself and answer several questions. Then the questions were opened up to the audi­ ence. which numbered about 50 to 60 people, far fewer than the overflow crowd three weeks earlier that witnessed the battle between State Rep. hopefuls Jim Bailey and Gary Newell. The four opening questions that all candidates were required to answer were about having night board meetings, the board's standing committee system, the proposed millage to support Thornapple Manor Nov. 7 and economic develop­ ment and growth. The following is a rundown of each candidates' presentations and responses: District No. 1 (City of Hastings) This post is being vacated by John Barnett, who is retiring after serving two. two-year terms. • Linda Watson is seeking to return to the board after Barnett upended her in the 1996 election. She owns a local real estate business and is a former member of the Hastings City Council. "I have valuable experience to offer," she said. Watson said she doesn't have a prob­ lem with the idea of shifting County Board meetings from mornings to evenings, "If that’s what's necessary." About the Thomapple Manor millage proposal, she said, "I'm glad they're tak­ ing it to the voters. It's something we need to consider. It's an important institu­ tion." She said economic development "is very important. We must plan for essen­ tial quality of life." • Tom Wilkinson is a former resident of Caledonia who came to live in a his­ toric home in Hastings with his wife and mother. He is retired and a military vet­ eran. He said the times of board meeting makes no difference to him. but perhaps senior citizens wouldn’t be comfortable traveling at night. On economic development, he said the board has been struggling to move for­ ward. "We need to develop a vision for a strategic plan... There is no way to stop growth, only to control it." He said too committee can be a bur­ den for the board James French BillCook Linda Watson Wilkinson said he supports the millage request on behalf of Thomapple Manor. District No. 2 (Thomapple Township and part of Irv­ ing Township) Robert Wenger is retiring after serving on the board for six terms, since 1988. The winner of next Tuesday’s primary will face Democrat John Loftus on Nov. 7. • James French is a retired teacher in the Thomapple Kellogg school system and a former Middleville Village Coun­ cilman and President. He is active in the Barry County Republican Party. On growth and economic development, he said, "We need a plan to be able to look into the future. Planning has to be in place." He said he would be free to attend night meetings and would support the idea. He said committees are needed to promote good communication between commissioners. And he said he is "defi­ nitely in favor" of the Thomapple Manor millage question. • William Crisher III, a resident of Barry County air.ee 1979 and a veteran of the Navy, said he believes the idea of night meetings is "something that should seriously be considered." On economic development, he com­ mented. "Barry County is growing. We need to unify and develop a good plan we can all benefit from." District No. 3 Rutland and Hope townships, a small area of Barry Township) Sandra James is seeking her fifth twoyear term on the County Board. Her chal­ lenger is former Hastings Mayor Bill Cook. • Bill Cook, a lifelong Barry County resident and a business owner, said he decided to seek the post because he was dissatisfied with the way things were go­ ing on the board. He specifically men­ tioned recent sewer and water troubles for the Delton area. He said he would be in favor of night meetings or a combination of night and morning meetings. "I've always been a forward looking person," he said. Cook said he favors the work of cotn- Jeff MacKenzie Randy Murphy Wifcam Crisher III Wayne Curtis Tom Wilkinson mittees, but not on a per diem basis. "I want to do things for the county like a board of directors, not like we have a full-time job." Cook also said that though he has an unlisted phone number, he would get a second phone line at home just to talk to constituents. • Sandy James, a member of the Rut­ land Township Board for eight years be­ fore she became a commissioner in 1992, has been vice chairwoman of the County Board since 1996. "I feel I .have a large investment in Barry County," she said, addigg^.D 1 .Uongly.MawbdA taing pauoLghe I community, * networking, sharing ideas. making myself available." About economic development, she said she would like to see the new Eco­ nomic Alliance move along at a faster pace and she'd like to promote tourism. She supports the Thomapple Manor millage, saying that "every step has been taken in budget cuts U* *.t operating," She said she'd like to see both morning and night meetings, but maintained that the public work force doesn't just work during the day. She supports committees because "That's the way to be the voice of the people." She added that she is backing the pro­ posal for a new library. District No. 5 (Maple Grove and Castleton townships and most of Woodland Township) Incumbent Jeff MacKenzie of Wood­ land Township is seeking his second two- Where to Vote.,. Assyria Township - 8094 Tasker Road, off M-66 at Assyria Center, Bellevue Township Hall. Baltimore Township - 6424 Bedford Road (M-37 South), Hastings - Township Hall. 948-2022. Barry Township Precinct 1 - Hickory Road, Hickory Comers - Fire Station. 671­ 5346. Barry Township - Precinct 2-201 E. Orchard Street, Delton - Township Hall. 623­ 5171. Carlton Tow nship - 85 Welcome Road. Hastings, Michigan - Old Welcome School. 945-5990. Castleton Township - 915 Reed Street, Nashville - Township Hall. 852-9479. Hastings Charter Township - 885 River Road, Hastings - Township Hall. 948-9690. Hope Township - Both Precincts - 5463 S. Wall Lake Road (M-43), Hastings Township Hall. 948-2464. Irving Township - Precinct 1-112 State Street. Freeport - Village Hall. 765-5330. Irving Township - Precinct 2 - Comer of Woodschool Road and Wing Road, Hastings - Township Hall. Johnstown Township - 13555 Bedford Road. Dowling (M-37 South) - Township Hall. 721-9709. Maple Grove Township - 721 Durkee Street. Nashville - Township Hall. 852-0872. Orangeville Township - Boulter Road (in Orangeville), Shelbyville - Township Hall. 664-4522. Prairieville Township Precinct 1 - 10115 Norris Road. Delton - Township Hall. 623-2664. Prairieville Township Precinct 2 - 11351 Lindsay Road, Plainwell, Pine Lake Fire Department. 623-5101. Rutland Charter Township - 2461 Heath Road. Hastings - Township Hall. 948­ 2194 Thornapple Township Precinct 1 - 3885 Bender Road. Middleville - Thornapple Kellogg High School. ''95-3394. Thomapple Township Precinct 2 200 E. Main. Middleville - Township Hall. 795­ 7202. Woodland Township 156 South Main. Woodland - Fire Station & Township Hall. 367-4915. Yankee Springs Township 284 North Briggs Road. Middleville - Township Hall. 795-9091. City of Hastings (.All 4 Wards) 232 W. Grand Street. Hastings - Middle School. 945-2468 City Hall Clerk's Office. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the day of the election. James Alden Wayne Adams year term. He is being challenged by Wayne Curtis of Nashville. • Wayne Curtis is a resident of Maple Grove Township, but he is co-owner of Curtis Machine and Tool in Castleton Township and serves as a member of the Maple Valley Board of Education, • He is of the school board for coming iff under budget on a bond project for new facili­ ties and renovations. Curtis said he would favor both morn­ ing and night board meetings to accom­ modate all of the people. He called the Thomapple Manor millage, "a great idea, it's a must." He said he's all for the committees, saying, "I believe in smaller government. It provides more for the people." • Jeff MacKenzie is an attorney who was first elected to the board in 1998. He said he can handle both night meetings and day meetings without much trouble. MacKenzie, about eco­ nomic development, said, "We arc putting $60,000 a year into an alliance. I have confidence in Tom Wing and Robert Wenger (members of the al­ liance)." He said he supports keeping commit­ tees in place. "I’m not in faver of bureau­ cracy and I have great confidence in the current county administration." MacKenzie said he would "do what I can to support the Thomapple Manor millage." He said the county is in good shape fi­ nancially, but he believes there is work yet to be done, such as updating the Barry-Eaton District Health Department facility and Friend of the Court quarters. "We need to set a timetable and a plan," he said. "I think we can do that without raising taxes." District No. 7 (Johnstown, Baltimore and Assyria townships) Incumbent Emmet Herrington will face two challengers, Tom Wing and Randy Murphy. • Emmet Herrington, seeking his fourth consecutive term on the board, is a retired administrator and military vet­ eran. He has deep roots in Barry County. "I've lived here since 1918." he said. Herrington said there needs to be some changes on the County Board. "We must address a work plan for Barry County." he said. "We have to be in contact with organizations and the citizens." Herrington has long been an opponent of the "antiquated, costly, inefficient" committee system and prefers to have the county administrator (Michael Brown) handle day-to-day affairs of gov­ ernment. "Our (the board members') job is to set policy." He said the county is the only public body in the area that still meets during the day and it's time to have them at night to make the board better accessible to the public. He also proposed that County Board meet once per month and only call a second meeting if necessary. About economic development, he said, "We've been shy on that ever since we separated from the city (disbanding the See FORUM, continued page 21 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 3. 2000 l€TT€RS from our readers... Bailey committed to Barry County To the editor: I’d like to start by saying I have never before written a letter to the editor. The past few weeks have brought on the expected "Anti-Bailey” messages from con­ cerned citizens of Barry County. Our house­ hold braces for these types of messages each time Jim chooses to run for elected political office. It is important to me that the voters know and hear about the real Jim Bailey and his family. My husband is running for the Republi­ can House of Representatives 87th District. We have been married for 25 years and have a wonderful family of 12 of our own chil­ dren We share a committed and loving rela­ tionship with each other as well as our fam­ ily. Though only six of our children can claim Barry county as their birthplace, we all con­ sider this our home. We have a true invest­ ment in this area. My family has supported, and has been actively involved in many community organizations and projects over Mackenzie's claims are disturbing the past many years. To name a few, they arc the YMCA. Boy Scouts of America. Pen­ nock Foundation. Hastings Education Enrichment Fund (H.E.E.F.). Thomapple Arts Council. Barry County Right to Life. Hastings Youth Athletic Association (H.Y.A.A.), Community Action Agency (C.A.A.). McKeown Bridge Park. Alpha Women’s Center. United Way. Barry County Commission on Aging. Sue Drummond Head Start and Barry County Veterans. There are more, but I believe I have shown that we don’t just own property. Our family is community onented and actively involved. We care for our county. I am proud of my husband and his leader­ ship role as chairman of the Board of Com­ missioners here in Barry County. I know the whole Bailey family has made a lasting dif­ ference in our community. We love our home. Debbie Bailey. Hastings Newell's actions, talk ‘disturbing' Dear editor. We arc seeing some very disturbing actions from Gary Newell. He seems to have an attitude that the law docs not apply to him. He feels that if he broke the law. the law was either wrong or should not have even been a law. I might have thought that maybe he mixed his percentages up at the First Friday dealing with his contributions, but not when I sec him trying to mislead the public about his stance on the Second Amendment. Newell is doing everything he can just to get elected, including lying and trying to deceive us. For those of you who have endorsed Newell, think about what he has said and done in the past few weeks. Ask yourselves some questions. Would I have broken that law? If so, would I have an attitude that it really doesn’t matter? Ask yourselves, would I be standing up and defending my position because I feel strong about it? Or would I be trying to find a way to hide my position behind words that are deceptive. There are several respected people on Newell’s endorsement list. 1 just really believe that few really knew Mr. Newell when they signed it. I know that many would never have signed that list if they’d known then what they do now. It^ not too late. The whole community has been watching both Newell and Jim Bai­ ley. Newell has yet to say anything except who has endorsed him. Bailey has taken very firm positions on the issues. Newell has been and is still very vague on the issues. At First Friday, he just agreed with Bailey, and his advertisements have taken no positions. I hope everyone evalu­ ates the candidates by their positions and commitments to us. and not by the recom­ mendations of sources out of our district. We need to pick our representative, some­ one who knows the issues and will represent us. David Ramsey. Hastings Write Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. To the editor: I’m writing to tell the people of 5th Coun­ ty District. Castleton. Maple Grove and Woodland township about some of the claims Jeff Mackenzie makes. I just received one of Mr. Mackenzie’s flyers and was disturbed to find that he was taking credit for the new animal shelter being built. He states that it was his motion that got the project started. Anyone that has ever been to a commission meeting knows that the chairman of the fiancee committee makes all the motions that deal with money whether they arc for or against. Then he was part of the process to put up road blocks at every turn to hinder the pro­ ject that the people of Barry County had taken upon themselves to build. Mackenzie also states because he is a lawyer he looks at the legal side of an issue. Why then docs the county hire a lawyer? When he voted to abolish the position of county surveyor, where was his legal per­ spective then? You can’t take away the peo­ ple’s right to vote for a position. Mackenzie was asked at the “Last Fri­ day” meeting if he appointed his friends from his district on appointed commissions? Mr. Mackenzie has appointed his acquain­ tance. Jim Kinney, (how many of you Lake­ wood school people remember his letters to the editor). In an age when we need smaller govern­ ment.Why docs Mr. Mackenzie tell you that he is one of the highest paid commissioners for the county, taking home money and ben­ efits well over $20,000 a year for a part-time job? We have a choice at the Aug. 8 primary. We can vote in Wayne Curtis a business owner and farmer who cares. Randy L. Easy Nashville Sandy James cares about seniors To the editor: As manager of Country View Apart­ ments. the Senior Complex in Delton and the Commission on Aging Friendship Cen­ ter of Delton, this has been my observation of Commissioner Sandy James, who repre­ sents the Third District, including Rutland. Hope and portions of Barry Townships: When 1 have encountered a problem per­ taining to the seniors at Country View Apartments (i.e. transportation, senior con­ cerns, etc.) I have contacted her and asked for and received assistance. Commissioner James has been success­ fully instrumental in the pilot program of the Barry County Transit, half day sen ice for seniors in Southern Barry County. There are a substantial number of Seniors living in Southern Barry County who need trans­ portation to the doctors and grocery stores. James made sure the needed transportation was available. James has been involved as a volunteer for the Hastings area Commission on Aging, including Delton Friendship Site. She also supports numerous projects, including a new Commission on Aging facility. James has always been very approachable and makes things happen when possible. Who will be your Commissioner for the next two years will be determined on Tues­ day. Aug. 8. at the primary. Please vote for and re-elect Sandy James. Pat Maxson, Country View Apartments, management Commission on Aging. Delton. management Bailey uses victims for his own agenda To the editor: Jim Bailey would have the world believe that he has given the CCW issue great thought, even admitting that he docs not own a handgun Then he resorts to scare tac­ tics to push his point home by stating the obvious. “I don’t believe a woman has to be beaten or raped to determine that she has a fear for her life.” I am a wife and a mother of two daughters and have also been a victim of a violent crime. I am appalled to think that a person running for office has to use this type of garbage as a platform to gain support for an election and it astounds me. Gary Newell, on the other hand, has 26 years of experience dealing with those types of people who beat and rape women. Imag­ ine that 26 or more years actually holding a job and actually making career advances from experienced and longevity and at the same time protecting the rights of the peo­ ple of the State of Michigan. Newell all that time has been living and seeing the threats and violence that Bailey can only claim to have read about and surmised. It is my opinion that Newell has at least stated his stance on the CCW issue. He. unlike his challenger, has not wavered in his commitment to his principles nor his beliefs because ^f the audible reactions of the vot­ ers. Newell can be pro-gun and pro Second Amendment. However, he docs not have to be pro-give a concealed weapon to all to prove that he is supportive of a citizens right to keep and bear arms. Newell is concerned about violence and the influence a concealed weapon can have on domestic and perceived injustices. (Remember the deadly California con­ frontation between two women involved in road rage?) Bailey on the other hand makes a statement regarding CCW that apparently 100 people heard and. according to a letter writer in the July 20 Banner, they all know that what he said was taken out of context. Were all 100 people at that meeting, or did they get a spin represented to them that suit­ ed the writer’s cause? If they were at the meeting, who sponsored it? I appears as though Bailey may have said what he intended to then blamed the paper for inaccuracy. In addition, has it occurred to anyone if this is such an important issue to Bailey that he could have been placed on that board to ensure that the CCW perceived rights could be protected and more loosely adminis­ tered? Or is it more convenient to acknowl­ edge this issue once he secs it has an excel­ lent voter base? I. for one, cannot sec any negative impact that was encouraged or sup­ ported by the members of the CCW board. I personally don’t appreciate the fact that Mr. Bailey has used the “poor defenseless” female as justification to arm all who want to carry a concealed weapon. I find it insult­ ing and degrading to be put on display as a woman with no alternative than to resort to being a pistol packing mama while grocery shopping to further his own agenda. From the letters to the editor I have read, I have noticed that no women have appar­ ently felt that they need to have a concealed weapon bad enough to express their views on the topic, which makes me wonder who is it that Mr. Bailey is catering to. It is with these thoughts that I would like to ask the women voters this question. Do you really want the possibility of the same people that Bailey is trying to protect you from to pos­ sibly slip through the cracks and be able to secure a CCW permit, or even worse take your firearm away from you and use it on you and your loved ones? Vickcy Nottingham Prairieville Township Reynolds knows his political stuff Dear editor: I would like to congratulate Brian Reynolds on the fine letter he wrote to the Banner. If any one knows what the commis­ sioners’ records are and how they operate, it would be Reynolds. He works with them almost every day My understanding during the big debate about the animal shelter was tfat Jim Bailey did not want a new animal shelter. Yet. now he says he is very happy to be a part of the process that made the new shelter possible. He acts the “true politician.” It sounds a lit­ tle Clintonesquc to me. He now wants to take credit for the new shelter controversy being “resolved on his watch.” Gary Newell seems to want tighter gun control. He owns guns and is a hunter him­ self. I can’t imagine that he is going to want to eliminate guns when he likes to hunt. Hunters shouldn't be afraid that their guns and the privilege of hunting will be taken away. Actually we have several laws on the books now that would tighten illegal gun control if they were just enforced. We had our own encounter with Bailey a few years ago. He talked as if he was on our side and would do all he could for us con­ cerning the landfill issue. When he became commissioner, he forgot those promises. 1 believe the word is "turncoat.” I hope the voting public will read Reynolds’ letter carefully and really think about it. He knows from whence he speaks. Deanna Taylor, Hastings Bailey is the best man for the job To the editor: When I vote to send someone to Lansing. 1 need to know to whom they arc indebted, and who they plan to represent. Jim Bailey has refused to accept Political Action Committee (PAC) money, and instead has chosen to fund his campaign through private donations and his own sav­ ings. This action proves he will begin with a clean slate. He will owe nothing to Detroit, Lansing and all their lobbyists. It proves his debt is to the voters of the 87th district. I’m sure Southeast Michigan won’t be sending some good ol' boy who owes any­ one, other than his own district. When debate begins on issues involving funding splits between outstatc Michigan and South­ east Michigan. I want Jim Bailey there on my behalf. The fact that retired Senators Jack Wel­ born and Alan Cropsey support Bailey means far more to me than the support of current office holders (Geiger and Emmons) who shoulder baggage of further political aspirations, and the PAC money that drives their campaigns. I know of no one who is more energetic, tireless, fair, hard working, and able to rep­ resent our personal rights and freedoms bet­ ter than Jim Bailey. He has my vote. Joe Bleam, City Councilman, City of Hastings What about Harry Potter? Hastings BANNER What do you think of the recent hysteria over the release of the fourth Harry Potter book? Do you think the Harry Potter books should be banned from libraries? 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Hastings: Elena Gormley, Middleville: Adam Vipond, Hastings: Brittany Wescott, Hastings: "I haven’t read any of the books yet. but I don’t think libraries should ban them. Kids should be able to read whatever they want. Reading won’t hurt them." I’ve read ’Harry Potter and the Goble! of Fire.’ It is pretty good, but long. Libraries should have the books for kids who want to read them." "I haven’t read the books yet. but I might want to. If libraries don’t have the book, people can get them from bcxik stores." "I couldn't wait to read 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.' It will be hard to wait for the next book. People who don’t like the Harry Potter books should get a life or read the books for themselves." "If there is bad content in the books, then they should be banned. But banning books makes them more attractive to kids.” "Libraries shouldn't ban the books because some people wouldn't be able to buy them. I think parents and children should read them together." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 3. 2000 - Page 5 ICTTCRS from our readers Wilkinson best choice for the city Bailey passes the ‘litmus tests’ To the editor: 1 attended the public forum last Friday for candidates running for scats on the County Commission. In the race for the city’s scat (District No. I) on the County Board, I encourage a vote for Tom Wilkinson. When Linda Watson represented the city on the County Board before, she rarely attended council meetings, failed to offer any innovative ideas or solutions and there was no ongoing dialog between her and city council. At Friday’s public forum, following the introduction and answering some questions directed to her specifically, Watson had absolutely no comment on the myriad of questions on various current issues. To the editor: I am writing to tell you of my support for Jim Bailey for State Representative in the Aug. 8 Republican primary and to explain why I believe him to be the best man for the job. Bailey and I were elected to the Barry County Board of Commissioners the same year. He began as chairman of the board immediately, which was no small undertak­ ing. considering five of the eight commis­ sioners were newly elected. At that time the county was in a questionable financial con­ dition and the board was faced with some hard decisions. Bliley took the lead when it came to necessary but unpopular spending cuts, taking the brunt of the criticism for actions taken by the entire board. To make a long story short, Barry Count’ is in the best financial shape in its history, aided not only by our strong economy, but also in large pan because of a fiscally responsible leader. I am a conservative in every sense of the word. I believe government mandates and interventions in uur lives has got to the point where we can scarcely call ourselves a free nation. 1 want someone representing me who will not be afraid to stand up to the ’ Powers that Be” and work to stem the tide of intrusive legislation in our lives and fam­ ilies. I believe Bailey is the man to do this. He has refused all special interest (PAC) money offered him. He is going to Lansing as your representative, not bought and paid for by someone outside the 87th District before he even takes office. You hear people talk of a “litmus test” for Wilkinson offers a fresh new voice. He offers management background, vision for the future, is informed on issues and attends meetings. He lives his family values and articulates his vision. He’s not just another rubber stamp. Watson had her chance. She lost her last bid for re-election. This time the choice is clear as well. I support Tom Wilkinson to fill the City scat on the County Board of Commission­ ers, and ask that you consider doing the same. Mary Lou Gray-Hart, Immediate Past Mayor, City of Hastings Let’s send Bailey to Lansing To the editor: I have been reading the letters to the edi­ tor and they sadden and disgust me. I am ashamed of a few of those writers whom I know well. I need to ask them all a couple of ques­ tions. Docs it make sense to listen to a few elected officials who have openly disagreed with and challenged Jim Bailey for over five years? Docs it make sense to listen to a handful of disgruntled citizens who are trumpeting the same five-year-old issue that they have attacked Bailey on nearly every week of those five years? I think it would make better sense to ask every elected official and department head who worked with Bailey. I know that you would find a greater than three to one approval and support rating. Bailey is a good elected official, and he has been very good for Barry County. People may try to attack the honesty and integrity of Bailey, but they can’t mine! I have nothing personal to gain by writing this, but I will feel better knowing that 1 did­ n’t stand by and watch a few vindictive indi­ viduals attack and railroad a good man, someone I feel has been one of the best chairmen of the board of commissioners, Barry County has ever had. I now urge all of my friends and all of the citizens of Barry County to vote with me, vote to send Jim Bailey to Lansing to give us more great service. Nancy Boersma, Barry County Clerk, retired, Middleville Bailey, like Washington, D.C., is using sleight of hand To the editor: From the time Gary Newell decided to serve his state again and the people in it, there has seemed to be a double standard by Jim Bailey and his supporters. If readers recall, there was a disparaging letter from a local attorney who si «;ted with the theme of keeping the campaigns posi­ tive. Then, after stating the purpose of his letter, he proceeded to chastise Newell for overzeak us supporters who may or may not have pul a bumper sticker on his vehicle. This activity was not condoned by Newell that i am aware of then, nor is it now. Then vamc the campaign signs that were taken or declared a nuisance by the County Road Commission. This was another issue done behind the scenes, and there was not to my knowledge any retaliatory action encouraged by the Newell campaign. A sidebar to this issue is the signs that were declared a view problem. There was at least one that w-as not even as much of a view problem as the brush and grass that was at the time in the road right of way. I personally saw this while out checking. It is just coincidence that it was none oth­ er than Jack Lenz who was making the deci­ sions and the passing judgement in regard to the signage? Docs it not strike a chord that the Board Commission member running for a state representative scat is also the candi­ date of choice for Lenz? Incidentally, when Newell had his sign removed, as was promised to the landowner for the purpose of harvesting his hay, Bai­ ley’s sign was put on the same general land, without (he land owner’s permission (indi­ vidual rights being violated) and it was more of a vision problem than the original accusation. Bailey has proposed that the way to help the farmer is to create new markets. This I am in agreement with, however, I do believe there were more knowledgeable minds working even before the campaign season began. They were working on this before the millennium began, and I dare say that those minds seem to be having a rough row to hoc with what Bailey seems to think is a rela­ tively obvious, easy and politically correct way to cure the ills of the farmer. Addressing a letter from well intentioned, possibly misinformed, individual in regard to negative campaigning. First, this alleged recent incident was not negative campaign­ ing. it was a case of a supporter of Bailey’s being offered a ride, but she declined. For those unfamiliar with the letter it was in the July 20 Banner and was in regard to the bus the Newell had for his supporters during a political activity in Hastings. For the record, this busload of some 40 supporters was not as described, ’from out of town." Ninety percent were from the general area around Hastings and the 87th District itself, men and women living in a rural as well as an urban atmosphere. Some were actually farmers supporting Newell, contrary to the popular belief that Newell is a foe of the farmers in this district. I could be extrapolated that the letter was negative campaigning at its finest almost, as if this individual was running for office her­ self. I would suggest that the limp attempt to paint this as an attack on Mrs. Bailey when she put herself in position to be challenged on her views is akin to the drunk driver blaming the tree for leaping into the road. This is not to insinuate that Mrs. Bailey, whom I am sure is a fine human being, is a drunk driver or a tree. Individual rights seem to have appeal to Bailey. The July 18 Reminder ad said, “Planning is good, and incentives to encour­ age certain types of development is good, but to deny a landowner his rights is wrong.’’ Unless 1 am mistaken, Bailey has sat or does sit on the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. It is this board that makes the zoning rules and they arc not much different than other zoning ordinances that I have worked with. Where is the differ­ ence between the people who made the ordi­ nances and Bailey, who could have spon­ sored changes in Barry County but did nothing? Yet he is the apparent self-appoint­ ed champion of the people. The part of the statement that says, “Cer­ tain types of development is good” leaves open the question that if Bailey is not one to meddle in affairs of the people. Then who is the scapegoat to take the heat and be accused of deciding what certain types of development are bad and whose rights arc going to be impeded by whom? Or was the ad run contrary to what Bailey requested? Campaign finance has again been brought into an election setting, disguised as con­ cern, when in reality it is a form of the dreaded negative campaign tactics people are concerned about. Let us examine the truth. In 1999, Newell did in fact gamer only 46 percent of his contributions from the district. This was done at the start of his campaign and he. as it has been pointed out. is not like Bailey, a seasoned or profession­ al politician. He did what I believe any indi­ vidual needing support would do. He com­ mitted the terrible mistake of going to prior colleagues, personal friends and relatives, people who know his record and informed them of his desires to serve the people of the 87th District, then asked for contributions to assist him. About 97-98 percent of Newell’s contri­ butions this year arc personal ones not con­ cerned to the all-powerful all feared PACs. If Bailey haf official support from the NRA (PAC). why hasn’t he posted his offi­ cial rating? The NRA gives this rating after a candidate fills out a questionnaire. Was the support officially given? Or was it inferred because there was not anyone questioning his stance at the local level? It is apparent that the aforementioned demonstrations are reminiscent of our cur­ rent Washington leadership we now have and its ability to go into a defensive posture and use sleight of hand to spin the truth into misleading and conscious half truths. Jim L. Carr. Hastings More Letters on Page 14 candidates, as though it were a bad thing. Well, bad or not I have a “litmus test” for people I support. That test is the issue of life. The legalization of abortion in 1973 was the most abhorrent and destructive thing that could have happened to our soci­ ety. The arbitrary taking of the most inno­ cent of human life is unconscionable. You only need to turn on the evening news to sec how thia disregard for the sanctity of human lifie has permeated our society. I want the killing of unborn children stopped. I don’t want a representative who claims a pro-life stance during elections but never initiates action in office. Bailey's stance on protecting human life is as strong as my own and he will actually do some­ thing about it. The Second Amendment to the Constitu­ tion of the United States protects our right to keep and bear arms. Bailey wants to pro­ tect decent, law-abiding citizens’ right to defend themselves against those who would do them harm. Our Constitution is the high­ est law in our land. It should not be ignored. Our country was built on individual free­ dom, moral restraint, and self reliance. All three of these are in jeopardy on the road our government is taking. I want it changed, and the best man to do that is Jim Bailey. It is very important to vote in this elec­ tion. If you have any questions about Jim's views, you can contact cither myself at (517) 852-2012 or Jim at (616) 945-9188. Sincerely, Tim Burd, Nashville Attacks on Bailey unwarranted To the editor: The laws in the state of Michigan allow for any citizen to say “anything” about a candidate, and not be held accountable. A politician is fair game to all. In California two years ago. a candidate had fake newspaper clipping made that stat­ ed his opponent had been convicted years earlier of molesting a child. He spread this around the community and everyone believed it. The candidate went on to win that election by a landslide victory. He won by intentionally ruining the integrity of his opponent through a slanderous ad. Mary Lou Gray-Hart, Brian Reynolds and Emmet Herrington all know this. They can insinuate, accuse, and even lie without any recourse. They cannot be held accountable, and they know it. I’m appalled by their vicious, orchestrated attacks on a good man with a good family. Wake up, people, these people arc full of hatred and will stop at nothing less than ruining Jim Bailey. If Bailey was able to sue them for slander, malicious defamation of character, or just to plain hold them to the truth, I think the paper would have been hurting for letters to the editor. Cheryl A. Barnum. Hastings Bailey cares about our children To the editor: I read a lot of negative things, and want to tell you how I feel. I have known Jim Bailey and his family for several years. I met him doing an “awful” thing! He was donating his time to coach and work with our children. I know his values, and would trust him with my own children. Bailey tried to get improvements in our local facilities that would allow for more and better places for our children to play. Those improvements arc something this community needed then, and still needs now. He didn’t want this for himself. He wanted this for us, our children, and our grandchildren. Bailey believes if we provide activity for kids, we won’t pay thousands of dollars on them in the juvenile courts. I support Bailey and hope that you can, too. Aaron Snider, Hastings NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM BARRY AND CALHOUN COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Board of Education of Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, has called a special election to be held in the school district on Monday, September 11. 2000. TAKE NOTICE that the following proposition will be submitted at the special bond election: BONDING PROPOSAL Shall Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Thirteen Million Eight Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($13,890,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefore, for the purpose of: erecting, furnishing and equipping a community recreation and education facility; developing and improving the site; and relocating and improving outdoor physical education facilities? The following is for informational purposes only: The bonds arc expected to be outstanding for a pc nod of not more than 26 years, exclu­ sive of refunding. It is estimated that 1.96 mills ($1.96 for each $!.000 of taxable val­ uation) will be levied for the bonds in the first year; the estimated simple average annu­ al debt millage for the term of the proposed issue is 1.85 mills ($1.85 for each $1,000 of taxable valuation). (Pursuant to State law; expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or employee salaries, or other operating expenses.) THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER IN ORDER TO BE ELI­ GIBLE TO VOTE ON THE SPECIAL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY. SEPTEMBER II, 2000 IS MONDAY. AUGUST 14. 2000 PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY. AUGUST 14. 2000. ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL BOND ELECTION To register, visit any Secretary of State branch office or your county, city or township clerk’s office, persons planning to register with the respective county, city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerk’s office are open for regis­ tration. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School System. Barry and Calhoun Counties. Michigan. Donald A. Myers Secretary. Board of Education Real sport shooters should back Newell To the editor: David Stevens and Jim Bailey are both doing a real disservice to sportsmen, hunters and recreational shooters. Most gun owners know very well that Gary Newell represents no thieat to them or their guns. By endorsing a third rate candidate, and by attempting to trash the reputation of a first rate candidate, Stevens blows his own credibility, and that of his organization. He has successfully dnven a wedge through the sport shooting community, and that is the real shame. Far fewer Barry County voters will take future endorsements by B-SAFR or MCRGO or the NRA seriously after they blew this one badly. And by crying “wolf” where there is no wolf, maybe the sport shooters will be less attentive when a real threat looms. Bailey should be ashamed of himself for trying to exploit the emotions of gun own­ ers. Real sport shooters who want good gov­ ernment will vote for Gary Newell. Chuck Jordan Hastings Newell is common sense candidate To the editor: The voters of the 87th District have an opportunity to elect a state representa­ tive who enjoys a broad cross section of support from the entire district. Gary Newell has been endorsed not only by several well respected organiza­ tions (Farm Bureau, Michigan Township Association), but also three past and cur­ rent mayors of Hastings, as well as nu­ merous state, county, township and city officials from both Barry and Ionia coun­ ties. An individual elected must be able to work with a wide range of organizations, governmental units and citizens if one is to represent the 87th District in the best interests of its citizens. Voters should not be sidetracked by an attempt to use one issue as the lest of the candidate, especially when that issue is dressed in a suit of scare tactics, fos­ tering public mistrust of law enforcement (Jim Bailey’s handout during Sidewalk Days July 15). I urge district residents to vote for Gary Newell, a common sense candidate. Ronald L. Neil, Rutland Township Bailey is best choice in 87th To the editor: 1 am a 19-year-old deer and game hunter. I am voting for my second time. 1 cannot believe our government is taking our rights away one by one. We vote to send a representative to Lansing to represent our district with the idea that he will attempt to make sure that the district will get what the people want, not what the chosen few want, with their special interests and big money supporters (PACS). I am a big supporter of the Second Amendment and CCW. Apparently Gary Newell is not, but Jim Bailey is, therefore, I am voting for Bailey as I know him to be morally responsible and one who will try to get what the people of the 87th District want and need and who will make our voices be heard in Lansing. Joshua Ray, Hastings New library is progress Dear editor: A feature of life in this community area that has ii.tpressed and encouraged me for over three decades as a resident is the desire to change and grow in ways which enhance individual lives and corporate life. On Aug. 8, voters in Hastings and Rut­ land townships have the opportunity to take another progressive step of community growth. A “yes” vote for the 1.6 operating millage will enable the planned new library to function. Building monies arc being raised through private donations and sources. The millage vote is for operating expenses. The new library will triple existing space, offer areas dedicated to children’s program­ ming and young adults, include expanded technology, provide comfortable, quiet reading areas, a community room available for public use, handicapped accessibility, and include ample, convenient parking. With the continuing growth of population and the increasing demand for Internet access, as well as the need for space to house a growing collection, that progressive spirit needs to translate into operating sup­ port for the new library. Michael Anton, Rutland Township �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 3. 2000 Connie June Allerding LANSING - Connie June Allerding, age 61. of Lansing and formerly of Hastings, died Friday. July 28. 2000 at her residence. She was bom on August 2. 1938 in Charlotte, the daughter of Paul and Betty (Hector) Settles. Connie attended school in Middleville. She was a loving, giving person, both toward people as well as animals. She enjoyed feeding the deer, squirrles. and the birds. Connie married Carl G. Allerding on May 19. 1957. She was employed at the Holt Public School System for the past 20 years. Connie was a member of the Harrison American Legion Auxiliary since 1985. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Settles in 1964. Connie is survived by her husband, Carl G. Allerding of Lansing; daughter. LuAnne Fineout of Harrison; mother. Betty Lou Settles of Hastings; and sisters, Donna Bowerman. Mabie Settles both of Hastings, and Amonica (James) Arman of Evansville. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday. August I. 2000 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. Jerry D. Pierce MIDDLEVILLE - Mr Jerry D. Pierce, age 65. of Gun Lake. Middleville, died Tuesday. August 1. 2000 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. W^fdp . ...at the church ofyour choice * Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH Laccy Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9:30 a m . Sunday School 1100 am. Sunday Evening Service 6.00 p.m . Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 30 p.m. 2601 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m. Sunday Masses 8:30 a m and 11 00 a m ; Confession Saturday 3 30-4:15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings, Mich W Clayion Garrison. Pastor Sunday School 9.30 a.m . classes for all ayes. Morning Worship 10:45 a m Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6 00 p m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. arc: Rainbows or J..’ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12), Youth Ministries or 13-19). Teen Bible Quiz (ages Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 Worship Ser­ vices- Sunday. 11 00 a.m . Sunday School. 10 a m for all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday Services 9 45am ■ Bible Classes - for all ages. 10 40 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion " 315 W Center St (comer of S. Broad­ way and W Center St) Church Office (616) 945-3014 The Ro Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Vbctbcrg. Director of Music Sunday Worship Ser­ vices - 8 a m and 10 a m SundaySchool - 10 a.m Nursery Avail­ able at 10 a.m Vacation Bible School. Aug. 7-10 from 6-8 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev Timm Oyer, Pastor Sunday Services 9.45 a m Sunday School Hour. 1100 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 p.m evening Service. Wednesday 7:00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor Das kJ Burgeti 948-8890 or 948­ Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m . 2667 Sunday Evening Service 6pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham, Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship 11.00 am. Evening Service at b 00 pm. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p.m BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a m . Worship Ham. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m Peter Wackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 a m . PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling Pastor DcAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 45 am Traditional. 10 15 am Sun­ day School. II 15 a.m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p m For more information call the church office the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a.m . 9:55 a.m. and 11.20 a m Tuesday prayer and share time 10:00 a m., Wednesday evening service 6 30 pm Youth group HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday 9 45 a m Sunday School. 10.45 a m Morning W'orship. 6:00 p.m Evening celebration for all Wednesday. 6:30 p.m.. Kid’s Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 a m. Senior Adult Bible Study For fur­ ther information call the church office. meets Wednesday 6:30 p m also Nursery and children's activities thru the 4th grade available for all services Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thurs 9 a.m. to 12 noon Sunday Morning: 9 30 am Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning W'orship. Sun 5-7 p m Youth Fellowship (Gr 6-12). Sun evening service as announced in weekly bulletin 6 p.m . Wed 6­ 8 p.m. Warnors (Gr. K-5th), (War­ riors will begin in September (Serving evening meal to Warnors at 6 p.m ). Wed 7 pm - Prayer Mtg (child care provided) a m. • Morning Worship, 6:00 p.rr Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7:30 p m Prayer and Bible Study • Sharing Your Faith - “You Are Wel­ coming " Church Phone. 948­ 2330 SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 7415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9 30 a m Morning Prayer. 10:30 am Holy Communion Evening Prayer 6 00 pm. For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T Huvtwick 948-9604 Rev Deacon David S. Mohrhardl 517-627-9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services Affiliated with the In­ dependent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Curnc. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr Adult Min­ istries 9 30 a m Sunday School for all ages. 10 45 a m.. Morning Worship Sen ice. 6 00 pm. Evening Service; 7 00 p m Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p m . Awana. Sr and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY' CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, childrens ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTI AN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. Aug 6 8.00 i 10:00 a m. Worship. No Sunday School (summer), 3 30­ 6:00 p.m. - 4th Annual; Neighbor­ hood Ice Cream Social. Thursday. Aug. 3 - 6 CO p.m. Wedding Re­ hearsal. 7.30 Inquirers Saturday. Aug 5 - 3:00 p.m Wedding; 8.00 pm NA Monday. Aug. 7 - 6 30 p m Softball. 7 00 BoG Tuesday. Aug. 8 - 7 00 p.m. Inquirers; 7 30 Over Anon Wednesday. Aug 9 7 00 W'orship HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens, Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over W'BCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a m Office hours are Mon­ day through Thursday from 9 00 am to 12:00pm and 1 00p.m to 4 00 p.m. and Friday 9 00 a m to 12 00 pm during the summer SUNDAY SCHEDULE 9 30 a m Worship. Jr. Church. 10.30 am Coffee. 10 30 a m Radio Broad­ cast August 14th through August 18 - 9 00 am to 11 30 am VA­ CATION BIBLE SCHOOL Our theme this year is Holyword Stu­ dios FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Thursday. Aug 3-6:45 p.m Praise Team re­ hearsal Sunday. Aug 3 - 9 00 a m Traditional Worship Service. 9 20 Children's Worship. 10 00 a m "Coffee Hour" in the Dining Room. 10:30am Contemporary Worship Service. The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 10 30 Service is broad­ cast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery is provided during both Services Childrens W'orship is available dunng both Services and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Scmce 10 30 a m . Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 135! North M-43 Highway Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Pmenphofts" I18S Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. "70 Cook Rd i y4zea. O6ctaaties Hastings. Michigan Charles Oliver Fumiss WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA - Dr. Charles Oliver Furniss, age 84. of Walnut Creek. California, passed away February 15, 2000 in San Rafael, California. Dr. Fumiss was bom on March 10. 1915 in Hastings, the son of Willis Hugh Fumiss and Maude Belle Bolton. He attended Battle Creek College and Medical School at the University of Michigan. Dr. Fumiss was a doctor of medicine, with a specialty in psychiatry and psychoanalysis. He served as a physician in the Army during World War II. Dr. Fumiss married Viola Anna Louise Reincke of Battle Creek, and she preceded him in death in 1979. He and his wife lived in Topeka, Kansas and Los Angeles, California, where they raised a family of four children. Dr. Fumiss was also preceded in death by his second son, Gregory A. Fumiss. He is survived by three children, Stephanie S. Fumiss of San Geronimo, California, Jeffrey S. Furniss of Sacramento, California, and Constance L. Wickware of Honolulu, Hawaii; four grandchildren, Charles Wickware, Jacob and Ethan Fumiss and Mia Johnson. Cremation and a family memorial took place in California. Burial will take place for both Charles and Viola Anne Fumiss on Thursday, August 3. 2000 at 1:00 P.M. at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Stephanie Furniss may be reached through August 5, 2000 at 800-927-8505 or 616-945-0678. Darlene L Thrasher ALTO - Darlene L. Thrasher, age 41. of Alto, passed away Friday, July 28, 2000. She was bom in Erie. Pennsylvania on July 16, 1959, the daughter of Frank and Paula (Kohn) Conant. Darlene was preceded in death by her sister, Diane. She is survived by her parents of Huntsville, Alabama; her sister, Debra Mertz; her brother, David Conant; and her loving and supportive family at the Bowne Mennonite Church. A Funeral Service was held at the Bowne Mennonite Church on Monday, July 31, 2000. Friends are invited to sign the family's Memory Book at www.webobit.com. Arrangements were made by Koops Clarksville Memorial Chapel. Max A. McKee NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS Mr. Max A. McKee, ige 84, of New Braunfels, Texas and formerly of Hastings, passed away Sunday. July 23, 2000 at McKenna Memorial Hospital in New Braunfels, Texas after an extended illness. Mr. McKee was bom in Three Rivers on November 3, 1915, the son of Clair W. McKee and Lila (Akerly) McKee. He received his B.S.M.E. from Tri Slate University in Angola, Indiana. Mr. McKee worked for E W. Bliss Company in Hastings, then for Clark Equipment in Buchanan, before moving to New Braunfels. Texas in 1983. He married Winifred Tielsort on March 22. 1941 in Cassopolis, and she preceded him in death on March 23, 1997. Mr. McKee was also preceded by his parents; and a daughter, Judy K. Edger in 1999. He is survived by his son. Thomas Michael McKee of New Braunfels, Texas; four grandchildren; and four great grandchildren; brother. Dale McKee of Niles. Cremation has taken place with no funeral services. Burial of cremains will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Cassopolis. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimcrs Association. Arrangements were made by the Connelly Funeral Home in Cassopolis. David J. Leary HASTINGS - Mr. David J. Leary, age 49, of Hastings, died Friday. July 28, 2000 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Leary was bom on November 25, 1950 in Hastings, the son of John & Mary Jane (Menercy) Leary. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1969 from Hastings High School. He went on the attend Davenport College in Grand Rapids. Mr. Leary was a United States Army veteran of the Viet Nam War, receiving numerous decorations including the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was married to Christine J. Jagiclo on September 6. 1980, and she survives. Mr. Leary was employed as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service in Hastings since 1986. He had previously worked, managed and later owned the former family business, "Leary's Sports Center" in Hastings, for many years. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, A.O.P.A., U.S.P.A., member AirForce reserves, an avid aviation enthusiast enjoying piloting and sky diving, avid out toorsman enjoying downhill skiing, hiking and camping. Mr. Leary was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jane Leary on January 4, 1995. He is also survived by his father. John Leary of Hastings; sisters, Peggy (Steve) Kaiser of Hastings, and Mary (Doug) Case of Freeport; nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday. August 1, 2000 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. The Reverend Dr. Michael J. Anton officiated. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the David J. Leary Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Gay L. Thelen LAKE ODESSA - Gay L. Thelen, age 46, of Lake Odessa, went Home to be with her Lord early Friday morning, July 28,2000. Gay was bom on April 16. 1954 in Hastings, the daughter of Clare and Joy (Hampel) Blakely. She was a lifetime resident of Lake Odessa and was a graduate from Lakewood High School in 1972. Gay was active in the Lake Odessa community and for many years enjoyed her participation with crafts and Art In The Park. She also was one of the founders of Christmas Around Town in Lake Odessa Gay had a special heart for children and had opened her home to many. Her involvement and membership al Lakewood United Methodist Church was a continual source of strength. At all times. Gay's family and friends were very special to her. She was preceded in death by her father, Clare, on September 25, 1971. Gay is survived by her children, Theodore Clare, Katie Joy, Adam Lee, Dustin James, Corey Michael, and Brittany Rachelle; her mother, Joy Blakely; her brothers and sisters, Bruce and Debra Blakely, Randall and Shirley Blakely, Kelly Blakely, Jayne Blakely, and Carol Scheidt; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her special friends, Cindy and Tom Green, and DeeAnn and Martin Bautista. Gay's family is deeply appreciative of the love and care shown by all her many loving friends. Funeral services were held on Monday, July 31, 2000 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Interment took place at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood United Methodist Church or "Friends Of"...Cancer Benefit. Those wishing may also sign the family's Memory Book at www.webobit.com. Funeral arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Hilda I. Tobias NASHVILLE - Mrs. Hilda I. Tobias, age 87, of Nashville, died Saturday. July 29, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Tobias was bom on February 5, 1913 in Hastings, the daughter of Otis & Hazel (Norris) Hill. She was raised in Hastings Township of Barry County and attended the Quimby school, graduating in 1931 from Hastings High School. Mrs. Tobias was married to Robert Tobias on November 16, 1932, and he preceded her in death on May 23. 1985. She lived all her married life at her picscni address. Mrs. Tobias was employed at the Kellogg Company in Battle Creek for 26 years, retiring in 1973. Previous employment included Pennock Locker Plant in Nashville as Bookkeeper/Secretary and as a cook at the old "County Farm" in Hastings Township, presently known as "Thomapple Manor". She was a member of Peace United Methodist Church. Sunday School teacher, member United Methodist Women’s Club, member Kellogg’s 25 year Club, enjoyed cooking, gardening, crocheting, and spending time with her family. Mrs. Tobias was also preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her sons, Robert "Jerry" (Eiko) Tobias of Hastings, and Roger (Sheila) Tobias of Nashville; a daughter, Janet (Richard) Aspinall of Hastings; nine grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; sisters, Ruth Rice of Florida, and Grace Nichols of Hastings; a brother, Otis Hill, Jr. of Hastings; nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday. August 2. 2000 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Susan Trowbridge officiated. Burial was at Barryville Cemetery, Castleton Township, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Peace United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Lelah J. Johnson THREE RIVERS - Lelah J. Johnson, age 88. of Three Rivers and formerly of Cassopolis, passed away Friday. July 28, 2000 in Three Rivers. Lelah was bom on December 19. 1911 in Bedford, the daughter of Spencer and Lucille (Larrabee) Holcomb. She had also lived for several years in the Milo and Hastings areas. Lelah was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church in Edwardsburg, and enjoyed knitting, crocheting and crafts. Her husband, Howard preceded her in death in 1976. She was also preceded in death by a son, James Johnson in 1984; and a daughter, Carolyn Kramb in 1994; and a brother, Trevor Holcomb. Lelah is survived by a daughter, Margaret Lamb of Edwardsburg; and two sons, Howard (Audrey) Johnson of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Elwin (Sally) Johnson of Muncie, Indiana; 22 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Valerie Johnson of Cassopolis; a son-in-law, Dennis Kramb of Cassopolis; two sistersin-law, Helen Scott of Hastings, and Margaret Johnson of Hastings. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, August I. 2000 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Jeffrey Reese of the Hope United Methodist Church in Edwardsburg officiated. Interment will be at Bedford Cemetery in Bedford. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Three Rivers, envelopes are available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. ...another obituary appears on next page. �The Haslings Banner - Thursday. August 3. 2000 - Page 7 ^Social/\Jews /kea l&'ttk y^Hnoancements Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries, and Births... GIRL, Jane Louise, born at Spectrum Downtown on July 6, 2000 at 8:12 p.m. to Jim and Susan Rcplogle of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 inches long. Grandparents arc Jane Kinjorski of Mohawk. Ml and Nelson and Louise Rcplogle of Hastings. BOY, Samuel Thomas, born at Grand Rapids Spectrum East on May 19. 2000 at 1:10 p.m. to Thomas and Donna Finnic of Grand Rapids. Weighing 9 lbs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Grandparents arc Joanic Finnic of Hastings and Bob and Fran Hacfclc of Denver, CO. Butch-Leonard engagement told The marriage of Dora Elizabeth Butch and Andrew Matthew Leonard will be cele­ brated on Nov. 18. 2000. Parents are Thomas and Alice Butch of Gladstone, Ml, and Neil and Janice Leonard of Dowling. Dora is a 1993 graduate of Gladstone High School, and attended CMU. She is cur­ rently employed with the Barry Intermedi­ ate School Distnct as a teacher. Andy is a 1989 graduate of Hastings High School, and is working as a construction technician with Airlink PCS. Wiersmas to mark 55th anniversary Howard and Evelyn Wiersma will cele­ brate their 55th wedding anniversary on August 4.2000. They reside in Middleville. They have 8 children. 20 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. They will cele­ brate with their family. HASTINGS - Mrs. J< an V. Hook, age 68, of Hastings, died Thursday. July 27, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Hook was bom on February 18. 1932 in Detroit, the daughter of John & Iva (Nelson) Schovan. She was raised in the Nashville and Vermontville areas and attended schools there. Mrs. Hook was married to Allen H. Hook on July 1, 1950, and he preceded her in death on November 6, 1996. She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for 11 years. Mrs. Hook was also preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, June Richardson and Jane Moon. She is survived by her son. Rex (Kay) Hook of Hastings; daughter. Ruth (Jim) Field of Hastings; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two step-great grandchildren; brothers. Jack Schovan of Hastings, Jerry Schovan of Port Huron, and Jim Schovan of Idaho; one half sister; and two half brothers. Funeral Services for Joan were held on Saturday. July 29, 2000 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Joneses to celebrate golden anniversary Duane and Maxine Jones of Dowling will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on Saturday. August 5th from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Country Chapel. The church is located at 9275 S. M-37 Hwy. in Dowling. Duane married the former Maxine Chris­ tiansen on December 24. 1950 at the home of he. parents on Brogan Road near Hast­ ings. They farmed for 36 years. Duane working at Kellogg’s for 30 years, and Maxine, a homemaker for 50 years. They raised four children, the late Larry Jones (daughter-in-law Pat Jones of Col­ orado Springs. Colorado). Linda (Curtis) Henion of Alamosa. Colorado. Gary (Shirley) Jones of Hastings and Ken (Cyndee) Jones of Palmer Lake. Colorado. They have 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchil­ dren. Please join family and friends for cake. Your presence and/or card will be a memo­ rable gift to them on their special day! ' BOY, Quinn Caleb, born at Pennock Hospi­ tal on July 10, 2000 at 9:29 p.m. to Angela Miller of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs 7 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Kaila Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 19, 2000 at 12:49 p.m to Trevor and Jennifer Gillespie of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Jenna LeAnn Gray, weighing 9 lbs. I ozs. and 21 inches long. Proud parents arc Brad and Titia (Kirkham)Gray. Await­ ing her arrival home was her big brother Logan who is 3 years old. BOY, Wesley Dale, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on July 15. 2000 at 12:36 p.m. to Amy and Joe McClelland of Hastings. Weighing I1 lbs. 1.4 ozs. and 23 inches long. Phillip Ellwood Higbee, Nashville and Jeanne Marcc Swandcr, Hastings. Donald Lee Goodnoc, Bellevue and Tessa Marie Negus, Bellevue. Nicholas Jon Milligan, Hastings and Anna Jean Miller. Hastings. Adam Barett Wendt, Delton and Wcndcc Jo Bender, Delton. John Theodore Slachter, Freeport and Christina Mac Sheppard, Hastings. Charles Ray Wickham, Delton and Julie Anne Smith. Battle Creek. Johnny Randall Morris. Hastings and Heather Sue Quada. Hastings. Timothy Brian Clow. Lake Odessa and Melissa Jo Duggan, Lake Odessa. Jon David Pcwoski. Hastings and Michelle Eva Raymor. Hastings. Daniel Matthew Horvat, Bellevue and Jamie Jo Heckman. Bellevue. Brian Worth George, Wayland and Melis­ sa Jean Webster. Wayland. Darrell Herbert Smclkcr. Freeport and Teresa Lynne Howell. Hastings. Andrew Eugene Johnson. Plainwell and Shaunna Maria Collada, Plainwell. James Henry VandcrVecn. Plainwell and Donita Jean Johnson, Kalamazoo. David Leon Trierweiler. Middleville and Debra Ann Alexander. Middleville. Paul Ryan Teuncsscn, Hastings and Mara Pamela Seuss, Hastings. Abraham Charles Austin. Delton and Sarah Dec Uramkin, Plainwell. I 1 301 S. Michigan Avenue <616) 945-0421 V? \ [ , Toe-Tapping Specialty Shop will be at the studio this day only— FALL REGISTRATION August 12, 11-4 fl // 1 Dance Team Auditions ~ Aug. 14-17 Fall Dance Classes start Sept. 5th 1 Sa Ages 2 1/2 & up >a j) r^J > To Vote: The Right to expess a preference O’Laughlins to mark 60th anniversary Ted and Margret (Garrison) O’Laughlin will be observing their 60th anniversary on Aug. 9th. A family picnic was held earlier to celebrate the occasion. They were married in Hastings by Rev. Albert Butterfield. They arc the parents of four children: Helen anil Larry Plaunt. Ron and Ellen O’Laughhn of Hastings. Vaughn and Carol O’Laughhn of New Boston. Mi . Douglas and Karen O’Laughhn of West Palm Beach. Fla.. 12 grandchildren. 9 great grandchildren and 12 step-great grandchil­ dren. They have lived their entire marriage in homes built on the Gamson Centennial farm, in Baltimore Twp GIRL, Nicole Jean, bom al Pennock Hos­ pital on July 9, 2000 at 4 p.m. tn Jason and Helen Shook of Vermontville-. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Dczirac Jo. bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on July 21. 2000 at 4:09 a.m. to Corinna Pacheco and Lynden Higgins of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. A Expressions Dance Centre 1 Uj GIRL, Harley Mane, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on July 13. 2000 at 4:51 p.m. to Vin­ cent and Dana Wilbur of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Emili Renee, born at Pennock Hos­ pital on July 21, 2000 to John and Sara Zwerk of Lake Odessa. /lAavtlA^e. /licenses foan V. Hook BON, Kalcb Wynn, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on July 12 at 10:20 p.m. to Kraig and Sarah Micklalcher of Hastings Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long. French for GIRL, Daisy Lynn, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on July 16. 2000 at 1:31 p.m. to Dia­ mond Moody and Ryan Reitz of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Austin Wayne, born at Pennock Hos­ pital on July 17. 2000 at 11:49 p.m. to Wayne and Michelle Hoffman of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 14 1.2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inch­ es long. BON , Seth Ryan, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 17. 2000 at 12:47 p.m. to Tina Billings of Lake Odessa. Weighng 5 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, James Royal, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on July 14, 2000 at 2:49 a m. to Melisa Blankenship and Jeff Smith of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs 14 I/2 ozs. and 22 inches long. Ida Mead is 1 turning 90 on Saturday There will be an open house for Ida Mead’s 90th birthday Saturday, Aug. 5 from 1-3 p.m. at Raymond and Martha Mead’s, 2491 Lower Lake, Hastings. No gifts please. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Robert A Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector end we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DENICE M. COUNT to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS. HOME ADMINISTRATION. U.S. DEPT OF AGRICUL­ TURE now known as USDA. RURAL DEVELOP­ MENT Mortgagee, dated November 4, 1994, and recorded on November 7, 1994. in Uber 618. on page 572. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ninety eight thousand six hundred sixty and 65/100 Dollars ($98.660 65). including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice Is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on August 31. 2000. Said premises are situated in CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. Michigan and are described a*: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE E. UNE OF SECTION 30. TOWN 4 N. RANGE 9 W. DIS­ TANT 860 00 FEET S OF E 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION; THENCE ALONG SAID E UNE 200 FEET; THENCE W AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID LINE 218 FEET; THENCE N PARALLEL TO SAID E SECTION UNE 200 FEET. THENCE E TO POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated July 27. 2000 USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (8/17) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerilyn J. Came, a single woman (original mortgagors) to Frst Union Home Equity Bank. NA. Mortgagee, dated February 19. 1999, and recorded on March 25. 1999 in Document No. 1027035. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the First Union National Bank as successor by consolidation to First Union National bank of North Carolina. Assignee by an assignment dated March 25, 1999, which was recorded on September 7, 1999. Document No. 1034971, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of FORTY THOUSAND THIRTYFOUR AND 78/100 dollars ($40,034.78). includ­ ing interest at 12.200% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in caid mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premise;, cr some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1 00 p.m . on August 31. 2000 Said premises are situated r TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. Barry County, Michigan, and ar£ described as Lots 3 and 29 of Supervisor s Plat of Howard Point, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 74. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated July 20. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593 1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #200012522 Cougars (8/17) The Thomapple Arts Council’s Youth Theatre Program 2000 Presents- heaper the ozen By Frank Gilbreth and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey Directed by Christopher Weaver and Peg Hemerling AUGUST 4 ■ 7:00 p.m. AUGUST 5 ■ 2:00 & 7:00 p.m. Central School Auditorium 2nd District Commissioner HASTINGS, Ml Primary Election August 8, 2000 $5.00 - Adults, $2.00 Students & Seniors Tickets: This activity is supported by the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs, Mike Humphreys, Your Support Will Be Appreciated! Paid by French for Commissioner. 171 Hunters Trail Ct.. Middleville. Ml 49333 the Sue Drummond Fund, the Afternoon on Broadway Group, and other patrons. �Page a - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 3. 2000 Ann landers The meeting of Friends of the Library, which was scheduled for Aug. I. has been postponed until Aug. 15. The annual Clarksville Ox Roast billed the Millennium 2000 Roast will be held on Saturday, Aug. 12 with many events besides the roast The rains came and then came some more with rain gauges registering more than two <nchcs last week. The sump pumps arc hard at work trying to keep up. The ram barrels are filled to overflowing. Green bean har•••csting is in full swing. There was a I 1/2 day break last week between harvest times after eight days of steady run. The weather was overcast on Saturday for Depot Day. but most of the day 's events took place as scheduled. Only with the 4 p.m. performcr/smgcr did the rain interfere. The lady was a real trouper and sang despite being soaked. The Thunder Floor Cloggers could not perform on the wet stage so they danced instead back at the Warner practice floor. They invited any interested spectators to come along. More than 30 people did just that and watched as they danced on their own dry floor. With the heavy downpour, much of the crowd under the big tent left but some stayed for the results of the drawing for the raffle prize. One of the late ticket buyers. Curt McDowell of Hudsonville, was the lucky winner of the weekend on Beaver Island off Charlevoix in Lake Michigan. Chris Mantlo of Woodland won the second prize of SI00. Larry Cobb of Lake Odessa won third prize, cash of S50. Most of the family of Bob and Rosalie McDowell came late in the afternoon and were still on hand enjoying the exhibits and seeing familiar faces so the top winner was on hand to hear his name called. This was met with loud cheers. Curtis is newly appointed an assis­ tant principal of one of the Wyoming district schools so his tnp will likely have to wait until 2001 before he would have time to use it Curt is a grandson of Mrs. Fannie Curtis and of the late John and Marian (Goodemoot) McDowell. Visitors at the Dcpot/Museum were delighted to sec so many souvenirs of the high school building (circa 1922), not only a teacher's desk but a blackboard, tablet arm chair, pencil sharpener, coat hooks and the L.O. emblem cut from the center of the gym floor and reassembled at the depot. There were dozens of photos from the collections of a veteran kindergarten teacher, the late Opal Dodge. One feature of the day was the unveiling ona^^rmanent display from the LAc^1’ Odessa Produce Company and its owner Ermal Garlinger with many Garlingcr fami­ ly members assembled on stage. Dr. Sloe Garlinger of Lake Odessa and Fred Rafflcr of St. Johns responded in behalf of their family. A story of the man and the company had been prepared and printed in multiples Peg Faulknor is given her plaque from the village as the 2000 recipient of the Janie Rodriguez award by village president Randy Klein. (From left) Melanie Garlinger, Jill Booher. John Waite. Fred Garlinger. Art Raffler, Mark Raffler. Gary Mattson, with wife Nancy and Laurel Maurer Raffler applaud as Fred Raffler of St. Johns views the new Lake Odessa Produce exhibit. which were free for the taking. Thus an important part of local history has now been preserved in greater detail than was possible in the centennial history. Now 150 copies of that history have been reprinted and arc on sale. Another feature was the naming of the 2000 winner of the Janie Rodngucz award. Village President Randy Klein read the pre­ sentation with a description of the attributes of the honoree. The audience was left in sus­ pense as the clues and hints came one after the other. Then the name was given. Peg Faulkner. She was called on stage to receive her plaque. Many of her Faulkner and Goodemoot family members were on hand to share in her joy. At the same time as Depot Day, the Mote family held its 80th reunion at the village park. At two o’clock a delegation composed of Loren Mote, Olive and Don Collier. Eleanor Potter of Byron Center. Elaine Garnaat of Lansing and others made the short trip to the Depot and following the Rodngucz award, they made a presentation of a large framed Trowbridge photo of their sixth reunion crowd to the Depot for preser­ vation. Loren Mote made the gift speech. He was followed by Sheryl Smith of Mid­ dleville. secretary of the reunion group, who read some of the history of the Mote family with its European origins and the line of 'heir movement through the eastern states to Ohio and then to Campbell Township. Ionia County. Because of the heavy ram at midday, theCairns family reunion was moved from Tydcn Park io the Dowling Country Chapel United Methodist Church. Monday's business section has word of Deborah Ginsburg of Lansing joining Bur­ cham Hills Retirement Community as direc­ tor of human resources. For the past 22 years Debbie has worked in marketing for E.W Sparrow Hospital. She is the daughter of Joe and Marilyn Leslie, a Lakewood graduate. Burcham Hills has condomini­ ums. and in the major building has indepen­ dent apartment suites, assisted living and single rooms from which residents go to a central dining room. The August issue of Scbewa Rccollcctor has a report of the annual meeting in Maj. at which time no officers were present. The decision was made by a vote of those pre­ sent to continue the organization, even sans officers and to publish the Scbewa Rccol­ lcctor on a random basis, not bimonthly. Those whose membership was current will continue to receive the Rccollcctor. The association has leased the school building to the township. The township will use it chiefly as a polling place as it has in recent years. The school has septic system, fur- ROBERT MACK for JOHNSTOWN SUPERVISOR Township resident for 40 years Chartered retired Fire Chief of Johnstown Past President of Western Michigan Fire Chiefs Assn. Past President of Bedford Lions Club Past President of Assn, for Retarded Citizens Past Board member of Air Force Assn. Past Board member of American Red Cross (received the Miller Award) Past General Mgr. of Bedford Rescue Squad Present employer LifeCare Ambulance Service as Director of Special Programs, National Driving Instructor for emergency Vehicles I feel the Township Board should be working for the people and keeping them informed on things that are happening. I pledge to keep you informed. I also will have one day per month that 1 will hold regular office hours at the Township Hall for residents to talk to me about problems or concerns. Paid for by Committee to elect Robert Mack 2980 E. Hickory Rd.. Battle Creek. MI 49017 (616) 721-8560 nacc, water and a hand*/ location just a few rods from the township hall and the Scbewa Center UMC. The association will continue to be responsible for major building facili­ ties but the township will handle the utilities and costs thereof. This is the 36th year for the Rccollcctor. Robert Gicrman was the editor for more than 25 years with stories from people he interviewed, from copies of the Portland Observer, from school records and his sage observations of the passing scene. For instance, when a health problem dictated that he walks miles every day he kept a tally of the liner he found in the farm ditches so he could report which brand of cigarette or brand of beer cans were most often tossed. Recent graduates from college include Ryan Pepper of Lake Odessa from Central Michigan University, Came Mcnold from University of Michigan. The local Arts Commission is sponsoring the end of summer celebration Saturday. Aug. 26. The local fire department will host a barbecue chicken supper at the village park from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be swing dance instruction from 6:30 to 7:30 in the pavilion. Then the Grand River Big Band will be playing from 7:30 to 10:30 pm. There is no charge for the instruction or con­ cert be*, donations will be accepted. So bnng your lawn chair and enjoy. The pavilion dancing and the band are repeats from last year which met with great applause An obituary appeared in a Landing paper for James Norton of Lake Odessa, who died on July 24. He was 67, a former resident of Eaton Rapids. He is survived by wife Joyce and three married daughters. He was former owner of Norton’s Party Store and of Sattcrlec Machine Company, both in Eaton Rapids. Another Lansing obit was for Lloyd Reamer of Lansing. 80, who died July 25. He was bom at Freeport, son of John and Elizabeth. He and his widowed mother lived on Johnson Street and he graduated from LOHS in 1937. He married Mane Glossi of Ionia. She survives, along with two sons and a daughter in Lansing. Memorial services were at First Church of the Brethren in Lansing. His body was donated to the MSU Department of Anatomy. Remember to vote on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Because of the continuing exhibits at the depolmuscum the meeting of the Ionia County Genealogical Society will be held at the Odessa Township Hall Saturday. Aug. 12. The speaker will be a repeat visitor. Bill Atkinson whose topic will be on research at Salt Lake City. He used to be a frequent vis­ itor in Lake Odessa when his grandparents, the Kings, owned the dry cleaning shop and lived on the Boulevard. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP ELECTORS The following Township proposal will appear on the August 8. 2000 Primary ballot LIBRARY SERVICES MILLAGE Shan the tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes withm Hostings Charter Township imposed under Article IX. Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased for said Township by 1 6 mills ($1 60 per $1 000 taxable value) fcr tne penod of 2000 through 2009 inclusive tor library se*. :es and shall the Township levy such increase in millage for said purpose thereby raising in the first year an estimated $77,699.47? Bonnie Cruttenden. Hostings Charter Township Clerk BARRY TOWNSHIP ELECTORS The following Township proposal will appear on the August 8. 2000 Primary ballot RENEWAL OF POLICE PROTECTION MILLAGE Sboli the previous voted increase in the limitation of general ad valorem taxes within Barry Township be renewed up to two miB. when equal to $2.00 per $1.000 on the taxable value of ail real and personal property subject to taxation, for the period of 2000 through 2004 inclusive, for the purpose of authoring the Township to continue to levy such millage for general police pro­ tection purposes’ The amount of revenue ra sed by the increase in the first calendar is estimated at $130 909’ Dear Ann l.anders: A while back, you panted some bloopers that appeared in church bulletins Here arc a few more for the list. Chnstic in Indiana Dear Christie Thanks for sending them on Here is the revised version: 1. Don’t let worry kill you - let the church help. 2. Remember in prayer the many who arc sick of our church and community. 3. The rosebud on the alter this morning is to announce the birth of David Alan Smith, the sm of Rev. and Mrs. Julius Smith. 4. Wednesday, the Ladies’ Liturgy Soci­ ety will meet. Mrs. Jones will sing “Put Me in my Little Bed,” accompanied by the pas­ tor. 5. Thursday, there will be a meeting of the Little Mothers Club. All wishing to be­ come little mothers, please sec the minister in his study. 6. This being Easter Sunday, we ask Mrs. Lew is to come forward and lay an egg on the altar. 7. A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall Music will fol­ low. 8. At the evening service tonight, the ser­ mon topic will be “What is Hell?” Come early, and listen to our choir practice. 9. The Scouts arc saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items to be recycled. Pro­ ceeds will be used to cnpplc children. 10. The eighth-graders will be perform­ ing Shakespeare's “Hamlet" in the church basement on Friday. The congregation is in­ vited to attend this tragedy. 11. For those who have children and don’t know it. we have a new nursery. 12. Eight new choir robes arc urgently needed, due to the addition of several new members and the deterioration oi some older ones. Stupid thief Dear Ann Landers: Here’s another stu­ pid crook story that I read in our local pa­ per. The Slidell, La.. Sentry-News. My fa­ ther always said that when God was giving out brains, some people were standing in the wrong line and the supply ran out. I guess this proves it. - Helen in Louisiana. Dear Helen: Just when 1 think I have heard everything. I receive a letter like yours. My stupid crook scries certainly has validated my belief that there is nothing so dumb that someone, somewhere won’t do it. Here’s the story: A 20-year-old Louisiana man stopped at a service station, stole two new tires, and stashed them in the trunk of his car. A short time later, according to deputies, he showed up at a tire outlet store in a nearby town, and paid to have the stolen tires put on his car. While at the outlet store, he stole two of their tires and stashed them in his trunk. Workers at the service station noticed the missing tires, notified deputies, and called around asking other tire dealers to be on the lookout for the man and his car. While deputies spoke to the workers at the service station, the staff at the tire outlet store called and said a man driving a car of that desenption had just left after having them put on two new tires. At the outlet store, deputies found a re­ ceipt for the tire installation, with the thief's name and address. They went to his house and found him. as well as all four stolen tires. Deputies returned to the outlet store, where employees discovered they were also missing two tires, which they later identi­ fied as the ones in the thief’s trunk. The man was booked on two counts of theft. others who arc suffering with acne. Nameless in Charlotte, N.C. Dear Charlotte: I’m pleased that column helped you. Here it is for others who suffer with the same problem Dear Ann Landers: In 1969. I started my first year as a university student. Soon after. I developed a severe case of acne, and I am sure stress had a lot to do with it. I went to three doctors and spent hundreds of dollars on medicine that was totally ineffec­ tive. The summer of 1970, I went to lunch with a fnend at the World Bank in Wash­ ington, D.C., and while in the ladies' room, a beautiful East Indian woman wearing a san gave me a smile. When I responded, she touched my face and said, “Oh, no. Red ugly spots on pretty face. You fix with egg yolk." I said, “Arc you serious? Do you think it would really help?" She replied, “Yes. You put raw egg yolk on face and let dry 10 minutes, then, wash off. Do every day for one month, and spots go away. You do again two times in every month for three months, and again if trou­ ble starts.” I was unconvinced, but thanked her any­ way. That night. I decided I had very little to lose since the acne was terrible and nothing else had worked. Well, Ann, that woman knew what she was talking about. Since then. I've told several friends about the egg­ yolk cure, and the success rate has been phenomenal. Please tell your readers. They’ll be forever grateful - Silky Skin in Washington. D.C. Dear Silky: I faxed your letter to Dr. Mary Ellen Bradcmas, a dermatologist in New York, and this is her response: For many years, topical applications of Vitamin A have been prescribed by physi­ cians as a treatment for acne. Because egg yolks are an excellent source of Vitamin A, it is not surprising that raw egg yolks im­ prove acne lesions. It is interesting that the writer’s lesions appeared after periods of stress. Stress can make acne worse, and can also worsen other conditions, such as ulcers and psoriasis. Sometimes, there is a simple scientific basis for success in home reme­ dies. Cute dog Dear Ann Landers: I have an English bulldog who is quite possibly the cutest dog on the planet. He is friendly, gregarious and charming. I am not exaggerating when I say people tell me all the time what an adorable pct he is. I live in a large city with a great deal of foot traffic. When 1 am walking my dog, people gravitate toward him. Please warn your readers NOT to pct any dog without asking the owner first. Some dogs may bite or frighten people. In my case, ! am con­ cerned for my dog’s safety. People have ap­ proached him with lit cigarettes in their hands, have tried to lift him (he weighs 62 pounds), and have called him into traffic to say “hello" and any number of other idiotic gestures that put him in danger. No one would dream a handling a per­ son’s child without first asking permission. Please inform your readers to give dog owners the same courtesy. - Scooter’s Dad in Seattle. Dear Seattle: I hope you have a son named Scooter, and that you do not con­ sider yourself a father to the bulldog. At any rate, it is never a good idea to try to pct a stranger’s dog. Warn anyone who attempts it that the dog is not comfortable with strangers and might bite. That should do it. Yolk remedy Dear Ann Landers: A column you w rote in 1992 changed my life in a small but im­ portant way. I hope you will run it again for WOODLAND TOWNSHIP ELECTORS The following Township proposal wifi appear on the August 8, 2000 Primary ballot RENEWAL OF TOWNSHIP EXTRA VOTED MILLAGE FOR FIRE, CEMETERY AND TOWNSHIP Shan me previously voted increase in the 15 mill limitation imposed under Article IX. Sec 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ou valorem taxes withm Woodland Township be renewed at 2 milts ($2 per $1 000 of taxable value) for the peri­ od 2001-2004 mclus.ve for fire, cemetery and township, and shall me Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in me first year an estimated $83,226 26? Cheryl Allen, Woodland Township Clerk ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP ELECTORS The following Township proposal will appear on the August 8, 2000 Primary ballot RENEWAL OF FIRE PROTECTION MILLAGE ROAD MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall the previous voted increase in the limitation of general ad valorem taxes withm Barry Township be renewed up to two mHl. which is equal to $2 00 per $1 000 on the taxable value of all real and personal property subject t j taxation for the period of 2000 through 2004 inclusive, for the purpose of authoring the Township to continue to levy such mdioge for general pro­ tection purposes’ The amount of revenue raised by the increase in the first calendar is estimated af $130.909 Shan me previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX. Sec 6 of the Michigan Constitution on genera' ad valorem faxes within Orangeville Township be renewed af 1 1/2 mm$ ($1 50 per $ 1 000 of taxable value) for the period of 2000 through 2004 inclusive for rood construction, upgrading, and maintenance, and shall me Township levy sucn te-iewoi m millage for sa a purpose thereby raising m me first year on estimated $108 000’ Debra Dewey-Perry Barry Township Clerk Darlene Harper. Orangeville Township Clerk LEGAL NOTICE Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETINC JULY 12, 2000 - 7:00 P.M. Called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present Hause. Palmer, Hansford. Waiters. Munjoy. McKenna. Edwards. Zoning Administrator Muma, Commissioner James. Barbara Schonddmayer. Deputy DeMaagd and nine (9) guests Minutes of the regular meeting held on June 14. 2000 approved and placed on file Minutes of the special meeting held on June 26. 2000 approved and placed on Me Treasurers report received and placed on file Zoning Administrator's report received and placed on file PCI BuiidmgElectrical Permits report received and placed on file Barry County Sheriff's report received and placed on Me Motion to accept recommendations from Election Commission for Election Inspectors for the Primary to be held on August 8. 2000 Motion to adopt Ordinance No 77 Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 78 Motion to receive Ordinance No 79. Motion to receive Ordinance No. 80 Motion to pay vouchers and payroll vouchers Motion to remove Ordinance No 69 from the table and act on it Motion to receive Ordinance No 69 Motion to go into dosed session Motion to proceed with bid process on town­ ship property Motion to adjourn Adjournment at 8:23 p m. Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna, Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards. Supervisor (8/3) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 3. 2000 - Page 9 In 1906, still interested in the beauty of the city of Hastings, he built the McCoy Block on the north side of West State Street. This remains a fitting memorial to Mr. McCoy. In 1908. he sold his stock of furniture to Stebbins and Glasgow and became assistant manager of the Furniture Exchange, a wholesale firm, in Grand Rapids, which proved to be a profitable move for him. The furniture exchange displayed many furni­ ture lines from many large furniture manu­ facturing concerns, showing in the Furni­ ture City. He was a Knight of Pythias, belonging to the Pythian drill corps. He never missed a drill practice, serving as left guard on the drill team. The team won world’s champi­ onship three times. He was also a member of the Masons. Archie McCoy married Myrtle D. Buck­ le. on July 6. 1876. She died on March 16, 1891, at age 34, and is buned in Riverside Cemetery. On April 23. 1899, he married Ida Fitzsimmons, daughter of Warren Fitzsim­ From TIME to TIME... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Archie McCoy, Hastings Businessman By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Archie McCoy was bom. the son of George H. and Ellen Burke McCoy at Brookport. N.Y. on July 11, 1853. His fam­ ily were Scotch-Irish. In 1954, as an infant, the family moved to Hastings. They stayed at the home of his grandfather. John Burke. George McCoy built a house on the Calc Garwood farm. To feed their cattle McCoy would cut down trees for them to browse and young Archie was assigned to watch the animals to keep them from straying away. When Archie McCoy was 17 years old he went to work in Middleville, for Harvey Wright as clerk in the general store owned by Wright. Here he learned about the furniture busi­ ness. Two years later he went to Hastings and was a drayman for a time. He then found employment as a tool boy on the Grand River Valley Railroad, later the Michigan Central Railroad. He worked his way up from tool boy to conductor on a mixed train on this railroad. He didn't sec himself spending his life as a railroad man and cast about for some other field of work. He became interested in the furniture business with John M. Bcssmcr. It was a very successful business, growing from a stock valued at S324 to a large furniture store with stock worth many times the orig­ inal stock. Archie McCoy purchased the interest of John M. Bcssmcr. However. Mr. Bcssmcr stayed on with Mr. McCoy for many years. While McCoy was working for the Michigan Central as a conductor he admired the beauty of other cities. He was. however, very loyal to Hastings and hoped that he would be able to be instrumental in the improvement of the city. He spent his entire business life working toward improvement of the city. In 1X80. Hastings was still a very backwords town. Cows still roamed the streets at large and citizens needed to fence their property to protect their gardens and yards. The streets were still lanes. There were no sidewalks, no street parking, no lawns and no water system in place. There was a mill pond, which extended along the course of Fall Creek, from State Street, where there was a dam to beyond Grand Street. It was stagnant and filled with refuse of several years. This was a dreadful menace to public health. These were some of the things McCoy set out to remedy, and he was able to instigate some changes. The water works systems was of particu­ lar interest to Mr. McCoy. The Tire of 1885 convinced the people of the city that fire protection was imperative if the city was going to attract more factories to locate there. A safe source of drinking water was badly needed. The people voted to have the water works system, but the council refused to carry out the wishes of the citizens. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING \ Hastings Division No 19. U R K. of P World's Champions. Mr. McCoy is No. 21 VOTE ♦ VOTE * VOTE * VOTE ♦ VOTE * VOTE » VOTE Vote Tuesday, August 8 ________ Elect________ LINDA WATSON District #1 I Barry County Commissioner Archie McCoy, circa 1912 At the next election citizens, irrespective of politics, elected men as aldermen whom they knew would carry out their wishes. They elected Archie McCoy. W.H. Stebbins. John M. Bcssmcr and E.Y. Hoglc, the men who were the committee who constructed the system, assisted by J.W. Bentley and W.C. Kelley. It took two years to complete the project. Mr. McCoy was also very active and sup­ portive of the proposed Chicago, Kalama­ zoo and Saginaw Railroad, helping to sell the stock for its construction. He was elected mayor, serving in that capacity for two years, in 1890 and 1891. He was able to succeed in having the water main extended to Riverside Cemetery, so the cemetery could be watered and kept green. He helped to organize a Building and Loan Association and helped form the Hastings Electric Company. He was trea­ surer of both companies. He worked hard to get the soldiers monument erected at the corner of State Street and Broadway, now located at Tydcn Park. SANDY JAMES ng County Government to the Community Vote Would Be Appreciated Tuesday, August 8th Primary for: City of Hastings The marker on Archie and Ida Fitzsimmons McCoy, located at Riverside Cemetery. Hastings. He supported all of the churches in Hastings, aiding them in their construction and improvements. In the early 1890s. the businessmen of the city felt that more factories were needed if Hastings was to prosper. They moved to make locating in Hastings an attractive place to build a factory* and to live. Several factories did come to Hastings and the pop­ ulation of the city actually doubled during those years. The first factory to be organized in this movement was the Hastings Furniture Company. Mr. McCoy was a heavy investor and served as president of the board of directors. This company later became the Grand Rapids Bookcase Company. A whip factory was organized as a part of this movement and again, Mr. McCoy invested in this company and was a large stock holder. When the factory closed, he helped to make the building available to Emil Tydcn. who brought Tydcn Corpora­ tion to Hastings. Next the Hastings Chair Company, later the Hastings Table Factory was organized and Mr. McCoy again invest­ ed heavily in this company. When the “Panic uf 1893" came. Mr. McCoy was holding a great deal of factory stock, which became nearly worthless. Its value dropped S6 to $1 per stock. He sacri­ ficed his entire business and property including, mortgaging his home. He began his business life anew and paid up all his debts. Presented the 1999 Outstanding 7:00 A.M. Award Rutland. Hope & Portion of Barry Townships Paid far hy the Committee to Re Elect Sandy Jatnet. County Commatatoner. ’ I5M NiimIu Rd . Hmitngt. Mi 4W5X you have your personal auto and homeowners with us, both policies will cost you less ^Exclusively for Michigan drivers and homeowners from Farm Bureau Insurance. Call now. 4 I insurance Making Your Future More Predictable r “9£ 9 'm elected bif fhs ftaofde io AepheAeni Lksun. I 9 pledge io do mj/ bejd. " — JdJtda Pud tor by Committee to Elect Watson. 132S S. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 VOTE * VOTE ♦ VOTE ♦ VOTE ♦ VOTE « VOTE ♦ VOTE This Friday's theme is... BON VOYAGE! - COUPON - 5:00 P.M. i ’25 OFF ■ 945-4260 Licensed Since 1986 VOTE LINDA WATSON VOTE FOR EXPERIENCE EXTRA SAVINGS • FREE UPGRADES OR Barry County Commissioner Third district RB FARM BUREAU INSURANCE Debra L. Cocncn I UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF HARD WORK AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE... Area COENEN FAMILY DAY-CARE Commissioner I am a successful business owner in Hastings, State Licensed Broker. Appraiser and Residential Contractor. I have served on the City Council, County Board | and I have sat on many committees including property. Central School All Ages Conservation Hawnfr. MI 49053 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. on August 15. 2000, for Ordinance No. 00-1, an ordinance granting a ten-year, non-exclusive revocable electric franchise to Quest Energy. LLC. The regular meeting of the township board will be held after the hearing. Greens Fees To find out how. call: (800) LUNG-USA ± UtlO* ' UK MZXMnOH. VICE-CHAIR Phone: 945-3443 Without Paying T COUNTY VOTE FOR EXPERIENCE!! ■K RE-ELECT Larry Neil, CLU, CHFC mons, a pioneer miller of Ionia. Mrs. McCoy was a musician and was a leader in the musical circles of Hastings. She attend­ ed the Chicago College of Music, graduat­ ing in 1890. She graduated from the New School of Methods in Chicago in 1898 and from the Thomas Normal Training School of Detroit in 1903. She conducted a school of music and dra­ matic art in Hastings. This school was orga­ nized in 1897 and was then called the Hast­ ings Musical Club. Mrs. McCoy was instru­ mental in introducing the teaching of music in the public schools of Hastings. She spent five years of hard work to get this program in place. She gave private lessons to many Hastings students over the years, both on the piano and organ. Ida Fitzsimmons McCoy died at age 84, on Aug. 24. 1951. and is buned in Riverside Cemetery. Archie McCoy died on March 17, 1924. at age 70 years and is buried at Riverside Cemetery. Sources: City of Hastings. Michigan. 1871-1971: History of Barry County. 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Sat. 102 www.premiertroveSnc.com �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 3. 2000 McCarty shines as West scores All Star pigskin win (due t< think < I it by Jim Jensen _ Miller on Monday Nights won’t hinder solid football tradition I have a good friend from high school, Kevin Kramis, who is a professional comedian. Every chance I get, I enjoy going to see him perform his shtick. He makes me, and others, laugh. In Canada, in Detroit, in Lansing, in Battle Creek, and in Grand Rapids I have traveled to hear and see Kramis* humor. This is not an ad, it's just words about something that I have a lot of fun doing. But that doesn't mean that Kramis has what it takes to do color commentary for a professional football game. Still, if it was to happen, 1 would probably still tunc in to check it out. Dennis Miller, like Kramis, is very funny and Monday from Canton, Ohio he made his debut as a color commentator on ABC's Monday Night Football. He began his shtick with the following words: "Il’s a game that many of you take seriously." Miller was right, football is serious stuff for many of us die-hard fans. It's more than just a game... football for some is a way to life. Still, I was willing to give Miller a try as he called the game alongside Dan Fouls (a great quarterback who played with the air-crazy San Diego Chargers) and Al Michaels (the voice most remembered for calling out USA's "the impossible drcam come true" against those dreaded Russians in 1980). In my book. Miller's opening jokes were real bombs, a word used to describe comedy gone bad. It seemed as if he was trying too hard. Effort understood, but blunders nonetheless. They certainly weren’t the first blunders ever heard on Monday Night. The late Howard Cosell often made them, even though he probably didn't realize he was barking them riff ut tfw tfnvE1. Throughout the game, which was a bit bland because it was an exhibition contest between the New England Patriots and the San Francisco 49ers, Miller was relentless in his attempt to make us laugh. He used a reference about the Vatican... he made a comment about a male's body part... he even spoke about the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Some of his jokes were humorous... some of them missed the mark. Still, it was a good attempt on Miller's part. The game plan appeared to be solid, touchdowns just weren't scored. Sometimes when ratings aren't as good as television stations want, they feel that changes need to be made. Maybe more color, maybe more music, maybe more pizzazz, and maybe even more humor. ABC obviously thought they needed to change their Monday Night program to keep people tuned in. Miller was obviously brought on board for reasons other than football. Football is a grand game and its family of followers arc more than enough to support its Monday Night broadcast. As a traditionalist, I often wonder if we try too hard to change something, even if that something is a great thing already. I wonder what is next? Cheerleaders in the television booth?... flashing footballs darting across the bottom of the screen? (forget it, FOX already tried something like that with their stupid hockey pucks)... politicians calling off the playby-play? (interesting idea, but watching a convention is enough gut-wrenching torture in itself)... or forcing the gridders to play the game with corporate endorsements spattered across their chests? Who knows what future progress will bring to sport? Still, football will survive because the game has more than enough to support itself. It really doesn't matter who is calling the game, as long as it includes plenty of pancakes, long touchdown aerials, fancy punt returns and jaunts down the sideline that conclude in pay dirt. Monday Night can still be popular, even with Miller. Kramis, however, is always a candidate for future broadcasts. ABC should really keep that in mind. Talk to you soon. Gabe McCarty, during his years of service, always represented Hastings High School football with his very best. Commitment, dedication, determination, motivation, strength, a pleasant smile, McCarty had it all. His work certainly did not go unnoticed by those associated with the Saxons. Saturday, players and fans from all over Michigan, got to sec McCarty's talents first hand in the 20th annual Michigan High School Football Coaches Association All-Star Game at Michigan State University's Spartan Stadium. The West team roiled to a 28-17 victory over the East with McCarty playing a starring role. The 5-10, 240pound defensive lineman made eight tackles and was a factor in forcing two East fumbles. "I was playing with (and against) the best players in the stale and representing Hastings," McCarty said. "1 wanted to do my best; to go out there and show them that I was an All-Star. It was awesome." At half, the West led by a shutout, 14­ 0, but the East evened the score, 14-14, in the middle of third quarter before miscues down the stretch hindered its chances for a victory. The East fumbled near the end of the game on the 17-yardline, allowing Menominee's Drew Buyarski to score the final touchdown. Posing by the All Star trophy are (front row, from left) Reading's Walter Galloway, Hastings' Gabe McCarty, Lowell's Bill Stouffer, Carmen Ainsworh's Mike Delorge; (back row) Reeths Puffer William Brookshire, Alma's Brad Bigelow, Montrose's Greg Yeaster, Grand Haven's Colin Peterson and Grand Rapids Union’s Kelly Butler. (Photo provided) "I wouldn't trade it for anything." -Gabe McCarty A key series in the outcome came before half when the West shut the door on the East with a big stand that began with a first and goal from the 1-yard-line. The East was hoping to tie the series at 10-10, but the victory gave the West gridders an 11-9 edge in the all-time series. Defensively, the West All-Stars rose to the occasion — especially up front — forcing the East into six turnovers. "We were all ready to go at the beginning of the week," McCarty said. "I had quite a few tackles; I was in there." McCarty played in roughly 90 percent of the downs partly because of his work during the off-season and in preparation for the contest. His performance did not surprise his A proud mother, Beverly, stands by her son for a photograph taken on the Spartan Stadium turf. (Photo provided) former prep coach, Saxon mentor Jeff Keller. "He’s a star in many respects because of his desire and work ethic," Keller said. "I thought he played very well, considering they only had a week to practice." For McCarty, Saturday's opportunity was a gift in itself. "The game was unbelievable; I wouldn't trade it for anything," McCarty said. "We won... it's a part of history... it is cool that we are able just to keep the (All-Star football) jersey." Keller said the opportunity was just reward for one of his star Saxons. "It was a great, exciting experience for Gabe." Keller said. "It's a nice award for a kid who has put in a lot of time behind the scenes. This week, the Hastings' gridders began training for its 2000 season and McCarty was there to provide assistance in the weigh: room. McCARTY... Continued page 11 McCarty forces the East quarterback out of the pocket and toward the sideline. (Photo provided) Fair harness racing winners announced Repeating as Champions... The team from River Bend Golf Course, Jim Glasgow, Steve Storrs, Joe Glasgow and Jeff Storrs, took first place honors for a second consecutive year at last Wednesday's Earry County Area Chamber of Commerce Open held at the Hastings Country Club. A total of 200 golfers took part in the event that supports chamber and businesses promotional purposes. For a more In depth look at the Open, see next Tuesday's Reminder. Soccer alumni kicks Aug. 19 h’s fun.... it's preparation for a new season... it's a chance to see some old faces from Saxon soccer days gone by... and in the first two years, it has proven to be a real competitive battle. What else do you need to know about the third annual Hastings High School Soccer Alumni Game, which is planned for Saturday. Aug. 19. at Johnson Field? There is more, like a game for the female Hastings hooters which will start off the evening at 5 p.m. and will be followed by the boys' contest at 7 p.m. "Everybody seems to enjoy it and have a lot of fun with it," commented varsity soccer coach Dennis Argetsinger. "We expect that it will pick up (enthusiasm and play) every year." • With the boys’ season just on the horizon, Argetsinger realizes that his guys can use this as a golden opportunity to do some beneficial training. "It helps me to see who deserves to start and who needs some work," Argetsinger stated. For more information give the coach a call at his work (877-665-7324) or at home (945-0569). The winners for the harness racing events at the 2000 Barry County Fair have been announced. Here are the results of the races that were staged July 15-16. On Saturday (July 15), the Gibby's Foot Long Trophy, of Middleville, was won by a pacer, Bossa Nova, BG2, owned by Jane Tuckennen, of Blissfield, and driven by Mike Loudenslager. The Railroad Street Mill Trophy, of Hastings, was won by a trotter. WinRyder, BrG3, owned by Larry Jones, of Jackson, and Skip DeMuli, of South Lyon, and driven by Skip DeMull. The Hoffman Stables Trophy, of Nashville, was won by a pacer. Magic Sissy, BM5, owned by Wayne Badders, of Cement City, and driven by Phil Peden. The Kent Oil and Propane. Inc. Trophy, of Nashville, was won by a trotter. Red's Big Boy, BH4, owned and driven by Marshall Makin of Muskegon. The Geukes Market Trophy, of Middleville, was won by a trotter, Sizzlers Classic, BG3, owned by Sharon Dalka, of Hubbardson, and driven by Rick Lake. The Barry County Fair Trophy, of Hastings, Saulsbrook Brass, ChH5, owned by Dixie Butler, of Clinton, and driven by Don Harmon. The County Seat Lounge Trophy, of Hastings, was won by a pacer, R B Wooley Bear, RoG5, owned and driven by Gene Tomlin of Mecosta. On Sunday, the Goodtime Pizza Trophy, of Nashville, was won by a trotter. Penny Finder, BF3, owned by Nancy Kainkatz, of Canton, and driven by Jason Hanna. The Bosley Pharmacy Trophy, of Hastings, was won by a pacer, Arties Eclipse, BF3, owned and driven by Gene Miller, of Charlotte. The Moose Lodge 628 Trophy, of Hastings, was won by a trotter, Flash ?nd Fire, BrM4, owned by Gayle Thurlow, of DeWitt and driven by Dennis Marchand. HARNESS... continued on page 11 Buzz Youngs Legends Classic is Saturday at River Bend Only a couple of spots remain open for this Saturday's Buzz Youngs Legends Classic at the River Bend Golf Course. As of Monday, 34 of the 44 team slots had already been filled. The golf tournament, sponsored by J-Ad Graphics and run by the Hastings High School athletic boosters, is a four-person scramble that begins with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. The event honors its namesake. George "Buzz" Youngs, who served as editor and sports editor of the Hastings Banner as well as his work on the local radio station, WBCH. Youngs devoted his lime and efforts to his beloved Hastings Saxons. This year, the Classic will also honor 11 other Saxon legends. The 11 who served the school system in coaching, teaching, medical and administrative duties are Jock Clarey. Lew Lang. Jack Hoke, Bob Carlson, Pat Murphy, Dick Guenther, Bruce McDowell, Bemie Oom, Tony Turkal, Bob VanderVeen and Dr. Jim Atkinson. Legend sponsors include J-Ad Graphics, the River Bend Golf Course, Coleman Insurance, Hastings Fiberglass, Hastings Mutual, Century Tel, the Tyden Group, the Olsson Group, the Pennock Medical Staff and the Hastings Orthopedic Clinic. Money raised by the Classic benefits the Hastings Area Schools' athletes and athletic endeavors. Cost to signup is $65 per person. The price includes 18 holes of golf, a shared power cart, prizes and lunch. If you wish to lake part in the Classic, call River Bend at 945­ 3238. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 3. 20CG - Page 11 Super Nationals take court at Stowe The United Stales Tennis Association's boys 18 and 16 National Championships will have a new name when match play begins 8 a.m. Friday. Aug. 4 at Stowe Stadium on the campus of Kalamazoo College. The USTA has changed the name to the Boys 18 and 16 Super National Hard Court Championships. With the addition of four new regional tournaments on the junior schedule that are called National Opens, the USTA fell it would be easier to recognize the Open tournaments from the Championships. Delton ready to start soccer Delton varsity coach Aaron Tabor is searching for a few good soccer players. And anyone interested in joining the Panthers* boys team are asked to report to a special meeting next Wednesday (Aug. 9) in the high school cafeteria. The meeting is expected to start at 5 p.m., Tabor said. The first official practice is Monday, Aug. 14 at a time to be determined. If you have any questions, call the athletic office at 623-9285 during school hours or Tabot after 6 p.m. at 623-3634. Adding the new regional tournament will give more players an opportunity to qualify for Kalamazoo. "The USTA wanted to give junior players another opportunity to qualify for the Nationals," tournament director Timon Corwin said. "So as not to confuse the National Opens with our tournament, they gave us the name Super Nationals." This will be the 58th year Kalamazoo College has hosted the championships. The 10-day tournament will begin with match play Friday morning, Aug. 4 and culminate with the singles' championships Sunday, Aug. 13. For ticket information, call (616) 337­ 7343 or log-on to their web site, www.ustaboys.com. Here arc the current standings for the Freeport Fastpitch softball league. Tri County 6-3, Bob Cals 6-3, Brian's Tire 4-4-1, Bennetts 3-5-1. Games on Wednesday, Aug. 9 are 5ob Cats vs. Brian's Tire at 6:30 p.m. and Tri County vs. Bennett's at 8 p.m McCARTY...continued from page 10 McCarty during the last three vears has been a standout in a Saxon program that has shown solid improvement. In 1999. Hastings qualified for the playoffs and finished its campaign with an overall record of 7-3. His honors arc a testament to how hard he worked. McCarty was named A1I-0-K White twice, All-Barry County twice, was a team captain for two of his three years on the varsity and was named first team All Stale as a senior sparkler. McCarty is the fourth Saxon to compete in the All Star contest. John Karpinski represented the blue and gold in 1982. Mike Karpinski followed in 1987 and Chris Youngs garnered All Star status in 1992. Seven players from the O-K conferences were selected for this year's All-Star battle. Beside McCarty, Wyoming Park linebacker R.J. Bentley, Lowell defensive lineman Bill Stouffer, Forest Hills Central wide receiver Nate Blevins represented the O-K White. McCarty enjoyed being o»: the same team with stars like Stouffer and Bievins and not having to block them from the opposite side of the ball. "It was real fun,” McCarty said. 'Last fall, we were enemies, now we're like friends. Those guys arc cool to hang out with.” The week was not all about football, just most of it. One night, the players visited a senior citizens home in East Lansing. McCarty said it was time well spent. "We played bingo at an old folks home; it felt kind of good to play bingo with those guys.” This fall. McCarty will play collegiately at Adnan College. He hopes his performance last Saturday will catch the eyes of his new coaches. "Hopefully, the coaches at Adrian will see the film and show them that I can play with the big guys." Hastings Men's Softball League Stand­ ings Viking soccer starts Aug. 14 Practice for Lakewood High School boy> interriled in playing soccer this fall will begin Monday. Aug. 14. Players should gather in room 72 (Mr. Gabaty's classroom) al the high school. The meeting will start at 3:30 p.m., just prior to the first practice. Soccer players are asked to bring cleats, shin guards and water to practice. The practice is expected to last until 3:30 p.m. If you have questions, call varsity coach Paul Gonzales at (616) 948-8791. A League Carpenter's Plumbing . . . Oldc Towne Tavern A’s .. Blarney Stone Maddawgs Stcelcasc Scminolcs .... Blarney Stone ................ 11-0 .9-1 .8-1 .3-9 .3-9 B League Jarman Construction .............................. 9-4 Hastings Mfg..............................................6-6 Varney Construction ...............................5-5 Bill’s Safety Service ...............................5-7 Crane Tech/Millcr Carpets..................... 4-8 Newton Well Service.............................. 4-8 Dairy Queen .......................................... 2-11 Home Run Leaders - T. Lucas 16, S. Hubbert 15, B. Hcmmingway 13, T. Lubitz 11, R. Madden 10. C. Hemnga 10. Summer Fun on the Track... As a Saxon, Gabe McCarty was a true leader. Here he stands by his prep mentor. Jeff Keller. (Photo provided) Maple Valley High School's summer track and field program concluded last Friday (July 28) with its Meet of Champions. The program helps to introduce young athletes to the sport and keeps the ■veterans’ In solid shape for the upcoming prep athletic seasons. Medals were handed out to the top three finishers in each individual race and to the top two teams in each of the relay races. Athletes of all ages and areas were eligible to compete. Pictured are (above) Keely McMillon giving the discus her best toss and Alli Raybum preparing for flight in the long jump event. HARNESS...continued from page 10 .u--.. ..i.. .. The Tom’s Market Trophy, of Hastings, was won by a pacer. It’s Not My Fault, BG2, owned by Frank Whitney, of Plainwell, and driven by Larry Stone. The National Bank Trophy, of Hastings, was won by a pacer, Uracan, BG6, owned by Fiaviano Baltazar, of Bellmont, and driven by Rick Lake. The Bob’s Grill and Restaurant Trophy, of Hastings, was won by a trotter. High Speed Modem, BrG5, owned by Ronald Paciorek, of Jackson, and driven by Charles Taylor. The Varney’s Stables Trophy, of Nashville, was won by a trotter. Tip Up Classic, BM4, owned by Fred Ziegler, of NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the condition of a mortgage made by Michael Bagley and Connie Bagley, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Aggressive Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 25. 1998. and recorded on April 29. 1998 as docu­ ment *1011149, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assigr.ments to Bankers Trust Company of California NA. as Custodian or Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated August 19. 1998, which was recorded on June 19. 2000. as document #1045677. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 77/100 doMars ($135,613 77). mdudmg interest at 13.400% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statu’e in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m on August 24. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 19. Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant 1463 feet East of the Southwest corner said Section 19. thence North 15 degrees 00 minutes East, 350 00 feet, thence East 585 feet, more or less to the centerline of Waubascon Creek, thence Southerly along said centerline of Waubascon Creek, a distance of 350 feet, more or less to said South Section Ime. ther.ce West along said South Section line 585 feet more or less to the place of beginning. Subject to roadway easement over the Southerly 33 feet for Mudd Lake Road The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated July 13. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48C25 File # 200015571 Cougars (8/10) Jackson and driven by Charles Taylor. On Monday, a new track iccord was sei by a three-year-old Colt pacer. Trackman Selection, owned by J.E. Blake, of Mt. . e. .. .. ..M-r- .«n o Morris and driven by John Kakaley, paced a mile in 1:59. The old record was 1:59.4. Dear Prairieville Township Residents: Many of you are aware that I have decided not to run for re-election for the office of Township Supervisor. This was a difficult decision for me since I have enjoyed working with the people of the township during the past eight years in helping to make this a better community for all of us to live in. My wife. Clare, and I have future plans that will require a less rigid schedule than a supervisor’s job often entails. Since January of 2000. I have given up some of my salary so that I could appoint a Deputy Supervisor at no extra cost to the township. Mar’; Doster has been helping me in this capacity and is now running for the position of Supervisor in Prairieville Township. I believe Mark will make a very good choice for this position since he has an excellent educational background (B.A. from Kalamazoo College and a Law Degree from Cooley Law School in Lansing). Mark has served as a past County Commissioner ii. Barry County and is presently serving as Chairman of the Prairieville Township Parks and Recreation Commission. As you may be aware, there have been some outstanding improve­ ments made in many of our parks these past few years under his leadership. I believe, based on his past experience. Mark will make the same commitment to serving you as Township Supervisor. Since I would like to continue to serve the township in some capacity. I am running for one of the two positions for Township Trustee. I would like to ask for your support in the upcoming primary election on August 8th. I will contin­ ue to work for better roads in the township, and to support our fire and police departments, and also to address land use planning and zoning ordinance issues that will help maintain the rural character of the township and the protection of our natural resources while recognizing our individual property rights. Thanks for all of your help during the past eight years. Please remember to vote on August 8th and November 7th. Sincerely. Lloyd Goyings. Supervisor Prairieville Township Paid for by the committee to elect Lloyd Goyings Prairieville Township Trustee. 9491 W. Milo Rd . Delton. Ml 49046 REPUBLICANS ' - for— • VILMONT McKENNA GREENFIELD . LYONS RAPPAPORT RUTLAND Your best chance for duinqc—vole Auqust S for the 2(XM) Team! FLINT ROGERS 1M14 for b» Rutland ( cm miltn' fi>« Kffk'ik-ihic Gouimu. i:t : •¥ Dinner lake KJ Hii-tnui- Ml l-’frtX, �Page 12 - The Hastngs Banner - Thursday. August 3. 2000 Berlin celebrates birthday; Kalamazoo Klash Aug. 9 Clinical Dietary Manager Registered Dietitian to manage the clinical aspects of a 138 bed. county owned, skilled nursing facility. Will function as co-department head with the Dietary Production Manager. Must have at least 2 years experi­ ence in tong term care dealing with assessments, MDS's and care plans, therapeutic diets, menu plan­ ning. etc. WiH consider 4 year degree in dietetics. Excellent wages, fringes, and working conditions. Please send resume with salary history to: Lynn Sommerfeld, Administrator cQiornapple 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings, Ml 49058 • EOE HOPE TOWNSHIP ROAD MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution, on gen­ eral and valorem taxes within Hope Township be renewed at 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2000 through 2003, inclusive for the purpose of road repair, road maintenance and road operating expenses; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for these purposes, thereby raising in the first year an esti­ mated $64,650. Linda Eddy-Hough. Hope Township Clerk Rutland Charter Township Voters ELECT Kathy Engle Lee Anderson celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Berlin Raceway by scoring a convincing win in the 50-lap feature race for Late Model Stocks last Saturday at the Marne track. Anderson put John Benson Sr's race car into the victory circle for the third time this season. Lowell's Greg Zimmerman finished fifth, Martin's Bob Holley ended up sixth and Alto's Tom Yonker wound up ninth. The race was halted on the 32nd lap when the car of Brian Wiersma flipped and slid off the race track on its top. Wiersma escaped serious injury. Brian Campbell, the son of former eight-time champion Fred Campbell of Battle Creek, scored the second main event win of his career by capturing the 25-lap Super Stock feature. Terry Senneker Jr., of Wayland, made it two wins in a row by winning the 25-lap Sportsman feature. Bob Bliss, of Dorr, ended up second and Rick Eding, also of Dorr, finished fourth. A four-in-one card of American Legacy cars. Late Models, Super Stocks and Sportsman cars will highlight the action this Saturday at the paved, one-half mile Marne oval. On Saturday. Aug. 12 the trucks of the American Racing Club of America (ARCA) will compete in the 100-lap feature. Kalamazoo Speedway... Seven is a edmmon number for Hastings' Joe Bush. Bush finished seventh in last Saturday's Super Late Model feature at Kalamazoo. His finish puts him in seventh place in the point standings as well. Kevin Malosh also represented the area Democrat Experience Counts!!!! Vote on August 8 for Kathy Engle Township Treasurer Paid kx by the Commiuec to Elect Kathleen Eagle. PO Box btfe. lUstutn, Ml 4W51 in the Super Late Model events. Malosh finished 16th in the feature and now is 20th in the point standings. Brian Bergakker. after placing second in his heat, placed 15th in the Limited Late Model feature. The Middleville native is now 18th in points for the season. Like Bush. Hastings* Brad Shellenbarger also found seven to be a popular number for him last week. Shellenbarger now sits in the seventh position for points in the Factory Stock class after taking seventh in his feature race last Saturday. VOTE FOR WAYNE ADAMS 5 63 a u a q H! o bi Districts County Commissioner pralrievile Township & Most of Barry Township 0 in b c ci c in 63 Wayne is a life-long resident of Barry County s Paid for by the committee to elect Wayne Adams 4665 orchard Rd.. Delton. Ml 49046 VOTE AUGUST STH ■ VOTE AUGUST STH NOTICE To The Qualified Electors of BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY. AUGUST 8. 2000 The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voting Precincts —Barry County. Michigan ASSYRIA TWP 8094 Tasker Road OHM-66 at Assyria Cento. Beievue TownshcHaM BALTIMORE TWP PREC 41A&1B 3100 E Doering Rd Hastogs Townsn® Halt BARRYTWP PREC al Katogg School Rd Hckory Comers Fre Staton BARRY TWP PREC »2A S 2B 155 East Orchard Street Oaten Barry To*. .ship Ha3 CARLTON TWP OLD WELCOME SCHOOL 85 Welcome Rd. Hastings 948-9690 CASTLETON TWP 915 Reed Stroet Natfwaa Towmho Hafl (517)852-9479 HASTINGS CHARTER TWP BB5 P.var Rd . Hastings Towmho Hal 946-9690 HOPE TWP PREC *1 & 12 5463 South Wai Lake Rd . M-43 Hope Towmho Hal 948 2464 IRVING TWP PREC 11 112 State Street. Freeport VAageHal 795-5330 iRVING TWP PREC *2 Comer ol Wocd^r«x>i Rd & Wng Rd Irving Twp Hal Hastings JOHNSTOWN TWP 13641 S M-37 Highway Towmho KaTFiro Stator. 721-9906 MAPLE GROVE TWP 721 Durkee St. NashvtBo Towmho Hal 852-0872 ORANGEVILLE TWP 6912 S Bourter Rd Vdtage ol OrongevUe Towmho HaTFre Staton 664-4522 PRAIRIEVILLE TWP PREC »1 10155 Norm Rd , Delton TownfsNp Hall 623 2664 THORNAPPLE TWP PREC 11 3886 Bandar Rd Mtodtovto Thomapple- Kellogg Hon School 795-3394 THORNAPPLE TWP PREC 12 200 E Mam. MtodWnntle Towmho Han 796-7202 WOODLAND TWP PREC •1A4 1B 156 S Mam St PRAIRIEVILLE TWP PREC »2 11361 Undaay Rd. Fire Station & Twp Hal 367-4815 YANKEE SPRINGS TWP 284 N Briggs Rd MOdiev.ae Towmho Hal 795-9091 Pine Lake F.re Dept 623-5101 RUTLAND CHARTER TWP 2461 Meath Rd Hastings TownshoHal 948-2194 CITY OF HASTINGS Wards 1,2.34 4 232 W Grand Si Junior Hgh School Gym Electors who wish to receive an Absentee Voter ballot for the Primary Election by mail may submit an AV application by 2:00 p.m . August 4. 2000 Electors qualified to obtain an Absentee Voter ballot for the Primary Election may vote in person in the Clerk's office up to 4:00 p.m.. August 7. 2000 DEBORAH S MASS’MtNO Assyria Twp Clerk 7475 Com Rd Benevue Ml 49021 Phom (616)758-4003 TRACY MITCHELL BafcmoroTwp Clerk 3100 E Dowfcng Rd Hastings Ml 49058 DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY Barry Twp Clerk 155 E OrchardSt PO Box 705 Delfcto Mt 49046 Phone (616) 623-5171 915 Reed it ---------Nashvde Ml 49073 Phom (517) 852 9I93(home) Phone (517) 852-9479 (otoe) BONNIE L CRUTTENOEN Hastings Charter Twp Clerk 885 R/ver Rd Hastmgs Ml 49058 Phom (616) 9489690 (Otoe) Phom (616) 945-3291 (Home) UNDA EDDY-HOUGH Hope Twp Ctok 5463 S M-43 Hwy Hastmos Ml 49058 Phonel6l5> 948-2464 WILMA DANIELS Carton Twp Clerk 85 Welcome Rd Hastings Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-5990 EMILY HARRISON IrvmgTwp Clerk 6925 Parmatoe Rd Mtode/tfle Ml 4J333 Phone (616) 795-9915 LORNA WILSON Castleton Twp Clerk JUNE DOSTER Johnstown Twp Clerk bdNNAM iTAdAAY " Thomapple Twp Clerk 200 E Mam St MiddtevOe Ml 49333 Phom (616) 795-7202 1815 Lacey ^d Dowtog Ml 49050 Phone (616) 721-9905 SUSANK BUTLER Maple Grove Twp Clerk 9752 Evart Rd Nashvte Ml 49073 CHERYL ALLEN WoodUndTwp Clerk 156 S Man Woodtond. Ml 48897 Phom (616) 367-4915 (Otoe) Phom (816) 367-4094 (Home) DARLENE HARPER Orange** Twp Clerk 11031 Wtowood Rd SheftyriU.Mi 49344 Phono (616)672-7140 JANICE C LIPPERT Yankee Spnngs Twp Clerk 284 N BnggsRd MKktovto Ml 48333 Phone (816) 795-9091 NORMAJEAN NICHOLS PramewBeTwp Clerk 10115 S Norns Rd Doton Ml 49046 Phom (616) 623-2664 ROBIN McKENNA Ruttoto Charter Twp De* 2461 Heath Rd Hastmgs Ml 49058 Phont (816) 948-2194 EVERIL MANSHUM Hastings Cry Clerk 201 E StaieSt Hastmgs Ml 49058 Phono (616) 945-2468 For the purpose ol placing in nomination candidates for the foi towing offices Team Warne Team Marne Team Name Captain Captain Captain Congressional County Represented m Congress County Commrsuoners Prosecuting Attorney Stwnff County Ctork County Treasurer Repeter of Deeds D«a<n Comm.ss.oner Surveyor Stale Legislature Town»h«n Represented Superior Clerk Treasurer Trustees And any additional officers that may be on the ballot and lor the purpose of electing Delegates to the County Contention ol Phone* Phone* f Phone# Fellow Barry County racer, John TerMeer sped for 12th place in the Factory Stock feature and is now 13th for season points. This week will be Autograph Night at the Kalamazoo Speedway. All of the can and driven will be lined up so fans can have a chance to get pictures and receive autographs. On Wednesday, Aug. 9 the Kalamazoo Klash returns to the local track. Over 70 Late Model vehicles are expected to race in the eighth annual event VOTE AUGUST STH • VOTE AUGUST STH Rutland Charter Township Treasurer Rutland Charter Township Resident - 7 years / have always been interested Public Accountant Yean of experience in Public and Governmental in government. / would like Accounting the opportunity to serve you Successful business Woman with Experience as your next Member of the National Society of Accountants Township Treasurer. Member of the Independent Accountants Association of Michigan We hope you feel it is very important to elect someone with Experience when it comes to handling our Township funds. Kathleen has that Ex»*rie«ct to be our next Township Treasurer. Brian Bergakker is one Limited Late Model driver at Kalamazoo who is looking forward to the special show Wednesday, Aug. 9. (Photo provided) the Democratic and Republican parties TOWNSHIP PROPOSALS • SEE NOTICES PLACED ELSEWHERE IN NEWSPAPER STATE OF MICHIGAN FAMILY DIVISION. 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBUCABON HON. JAMES H. FISHER FILE NO. OO-273-DO NICOLE ADAMS. Plaintiff, -vsLAMAR ADAMS. JR. Defendant. Attorney for Plaintiff Mark J. Andrew Flory (P563G7) LEGAL AID OF CENTRAL MICHIGAN 3490 Belle Chase Way. Ste. 50 Lansing. Ml 48911 (517) 394-2985 ext 226 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT IT IS ORDERED: 1. You are being sued by Plaintiff m this court for divorce. 2. You must file your answer or take other action permined by law in this court at 220 W. Slate Street, Hastings. Michigan, on or before September 22. 2000. if you tai to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you lor the relief demanded in the complaint filed m this case 3. A copy of this order shall be published each week in the HASTINGS BANNER for three con­ secutive weeks and proof shall be Mod in this court. 4. A copy of this order shall be sent to LAMAR ADAMS. JR. at his last known address by restrict­ ed. certified mai return receipt requested before the dale of the last publication and the Proof of Mailing shall be filed with this court Dated Signed: July 17, 2000 JAMES H. FISHER CIRCUIT JUDGE (8/10) Notice of Mortgage Force Boouro Seta THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shawn L. Raymond and Amanda Jane Raymond, hus­ band and wife (onginal mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc., A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 26,1999. and recorded on January 28. 1999 in Uber 1024349. on Page 1, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to BA Mortgage, LLC (a whoNy owned sub­ sidiary of Bank of America, NA) successor in interest by merger of Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation, Assignee by an assignment dated May 15. 1999. which was recorded on July 14. 1999. m Uber 1032455. on Page 1. Berry County Records, on which mortgage there is ci wned to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTYFOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTYONE AND 47/100 dollars ($74,141.47). including interest at 7.500% per arawi. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute n such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foredosed by sale of the mortgaged premises, or sume part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1 .*00 p m., on September 7, 2000. Said premises are situated r CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6 of Block 7 Daniel Stricker's Addlion to the City, formerly Wage of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Libor 1 of Plats on Page 11, also the South 12 feet of Lot 3 of Block 7 of Daniel Striker's Addition to the City. Formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 ol Plats on Page 11. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated July 27.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.O. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200018713 Hawks (8/24) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 3. 2030 - Page 13 Two Dems vying to take on Ehlers Two Democrats from the Grand Rapids area, Gregory Frushour and Tim Steele, will face each other in the Democratic primary next Tuesday for U.S. Represen­ tative in the Third Congressional District. Whoever wins will run against incum­ bent Vcrn Ehlers in the November gen­ eral election. Ehlers, a Grand Rapids Republican, faces no opposition in the primary. Steele, the owner of a radio-film-vidco production company, admits in campaign literature that "my candidacy may be seen by some as a long shot. It's probably because in the past 100 years. Republi­ cans have held this congressional seat for 96 years." "I am not naive enough to think our campaign will be easy," he said. "Clearly. Congressman Vcrn Ehlers has a decided advantage. He's the incumbent with a massive campaign war chest." However, Steele said. *Tm in it to win it. Absolutely." Likewise, Frushour, a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force Reserve and owner of a productivity enhancement consulting firm, says in his literature that "Republicans do not own the Third Dis­ trict — the voters do. Your vote is more important than you might think." Frushour is running for the seat, he says, because "after 22 years of military service as a commissioned officer, I strongly believe my experience, educa­ tion and leadership will produce a re­ newed faith in government." Steele says he's running "because I be­ lieve there is an Evolution Revolution going on in our district. This district is younger, better educated, has more money, and is more diverse ethnically and religiously than at any time in our history. Today we must look not at where we've been, but where we're going.” He describes himself as "fiscally con­ servative, socially progressive and per­ sonally responsible" and says that "with­ out question, the number one priority fac­ ing us today is education.” Frushour says that "having traveled to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, in both military and civilian capacities, I understand the complexities of defense, foreign policy, and trade. I have worked on government budgets and understand the process. My manufacturing and con­ sulting experience affords me the oppor­ tunity and insight to relate to the working families of West Michigan." The following is a biography of each candidate and their stands on some of the inaes: Gregory Frushour Frushour, 44, graduated from high school in Indiana, received a degree in public affairs from Indiana University, and has a masters in safety administra­ tion from Central Missouri State Univer­ sity. After college he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Air Force Re­ serve Officer Training Corps. In the Air Force. Frushour was a deputy missile combat crew commander for the intercontinental ballistic missile system at Whiteman Air Force Base, a comptroller assisting in the cost analysis of the Peacekeeper Missile System at Warren Air Force Base, and the wing/base comptroller at Warren Air Force Base. He transferred to the re­ serves in 1984. As a reserve officer, he served as Wing Reserve Coordinator for Indiana, as a financial officer in Suadi Arabia, as a senior intelligence office in Wisconsin, and as an intelligence train­ ing consultant in Georgia, and currently serves as chief of the intelligence sec­ tion of a Hercules airlift wing. He com­ pleted Air Command and Staff College in 1998 and is currently enrolled in Air War College. He is also attached to the Civil Air Patrol in Grand Rapids and Muskegon and the Air Force Academy Liaison Program in West Michigan. In private industry he has held man­ agement positions in the defense, heavy equipment and automotive industries. He is currently president of Renaissance Manufacturing Co., a productivity en­ hancement consulting firm. He is married and has two children. On abortion, he is pro-choice, saying that "the Supreme Court of the United States has already ruled on this issue. Until a Constitutional Amendment is ap­ proved by two-thirds of the states, this is the law of the land." He is for campaign reform, saying that "our forefathers never envisioned a polit­ ical caste. I have heard too many times that in America, we have the best democracy money can buy.' We must re­ duce the influence that money has on our government. Either we have term limits that control the length of time politicians reign or wc regulate the amount and type of funds that can be used in campaigns." He favors allowing China entry into the World Trade Organization. He is "pro-defense," saying that "the budget would be smaller if Congress only approved the budget asked for by mili­ tary leaders." He is “pro-environment." saying that "progress without conscience is not sound." He is for "fiscal restraint." He wants to reduce the national debt, pay back So­ cial Security, and balance the budget. LEGAL NOTICE He is against "new reactionary gun laws," preferring to enforce those already on the books. He advocates determining "the root causes for the increase in school-related gunshot deaths." He wants to see West Michigan re­ ceive more federal highway tax dollars. He is pro-labor, saying that "labor unions lie al the very heart of our pros­ perity" and "American manufacturing must not be eroded. Transforming raw materials into goods drives a solid econ­ omy, employs workers and builds com­ munities." He is against school vouchers, saying that "I can assure you your taxes will in­ crease as public monies are bled to fund private schools." He is for continued space exploration, including giving funding to a space sta­ tion and a manned mission to Mars. Tim Steele Steele, 44, was burn in Detroit in 1955. He attended Grand Valley State Univer­ sity from 1973 to 1977 as an arts and media major with an emphasis in radio and television. He worked as a disc jockey for WLAV-FM from 1976 to 1979 and again from 1980 to 1991. During his time at WLAV he developed, wrote, produced and hosted the radio programs Famous Frames and Jazz Brunch. He also wrote, produced and hosted This Week in Cubs Baseball, a weekly high­ lights show airing on WTWN-AM. In 1991 he opened Norton Fixx Produc­ tions, a radio-film-video production com­ pany that produces image, training and promotional films for a variety of West Michigan corporations. The company has also produced a national television commercial, worked on various web sites, and produced and hosted numerous live events and awards shows. In 1996-97 he wrote, produced, and hosted The Sports Page, a weekly 30-minute radio game show that aired in Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor. He is married and has two children. Or. the abortion issue, he is "firmly pro-choice," saying that "for a generation now, a woman's right to choose has been constitutionally protected, and it should remain that way. The federal government should not be in the business of legislat­ ing extremely personal decisions in indi­ vidual lives." He is for campaign finance reform, saying "it is in everyone's interest to take the overarching influence of Big Money out of each election cycle." He supports Al Gore's campaign finance reform plan, which would ban soft money, enact new lobbying reforms, strengthen the federal election committee, improve disclosure of issue advocacy ads, provide candi­ dates targeted in issue advertisements equal air time, encourage broadcasters to voluntarily set aside five minutes a night of candidate-centered discourse in the 30 days preceding an election, and fund the Democracy Endowment, which would be used to finance the campaigns of general election candidates who agree not to ac­ cept any other sources of funding. He op­ poses term limits. He is for free trade, saying that "this is STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT — CIRCUIT DIVISION ORDER TO ANSWER HON JAMES H. ASHER FILE NO 00-504-CH NATHAN ERW'N and SANDRA L ERWIN. Plaintiffs. WILLIAM P BARROWS, his hews and assigns. ROBERT STRONG, his heirs and assigns, and LESTER MEAD and MARYANN MEAD and their hers and assigns. Defendants Greg Frushour Tim Steele a global economy" and "the idea of clos­ ing our borders is utterly ridiculous." He is pro-environment, saying he would work to impose stricter national air quality standards, would strenthen the Clean Waler Act, and would particu­ larly work to protect the Great Lakes. "Il is not hyperbole to say that in the 21st century, clean, fresh water will be the single greatest commodity sought," he says. He would also encourage develop­ ment of alternative fuels to reduce pollu­ tion and would strenthen emission con­ trols on all gasoline and diesel-powers engines. In relation to the national finances, he would decrease federal funding for new weapons development and increase fund­ ing for AIDS programs, arts funding, K12 education, environmental programs, job training programs, student loan pro­ grams. pay for active duty personnel, and military space shuttle missions. He would keep the funding status as is for CIA appropriations, military hardware, the national missile defense program, foreign aid, housing projects, law en­ forcement, Medicaid, NASA, welfare, and armed forces personnel training. He supports an Al Gore plan for strenthening Social Security until 2050. In regard to gun control, he will "refuse any money from any organization con­ nected with the pro-gun industry or pro­ gun lobby" and favors increased federal restriction on the purchase and sale of firearms. In relation to labor, he says "organized labor provides a fundamental basis upon which the automotive industry and its tentaclcd industries operation. Unions, no matter what the industry, are good for American workers." He is against school vouchers, saying they would "inherently harm the remain­ ing students at public schools by strip­ ping away funding, thereby adding to the spiral of decline the public schools are in." He supports eliminating the marriage tax penalty. He does not support a na­ tional sales tax, a flat tax. or eliminating the IRS. He believes we should "tackle the causes of poverty here at home” by doing such things as providing tax incentives for companies to hire and train homeless people, providing incentives for busi­ nesses to locate in poverty-stricken zones, and increasing funding of home­ less shelters and low-income housing projects. He supports the "concept of universal health care to cover all Americans re­ gardless of income." In regards to crime, he opposes the death penalty. He supports spending half of the money currently used on drug en­ forcement for rehabilitation and educa­ tion. He supports funding programs to provide prison inmates with vocational and job-related skills and provide them job placement assistance when released. Irving Township faces changes after election by Patricia Johns Staff Writer There will be a changing of the guard in Irving Township after the primary election next Tuesday. Supervisor Millon Bueh-lcr has de­ cided after 51 years of public service to the county and township not to run again. Republican Kathee Pierce is the on the ballot to succeed him. Joe Bush is running a write-in cam­ paign for supervisor. To be listed on the November ballot as a Democrat, he must receive 15 votes on Aug. 8. Emily Harrison is running unopposed for clerk and incumbent trustees Richard Raymond and James Harrison are not facing any challengers. The only primary race, for treasurer. between Caro! Ergang and Kris Rei* gler, has two people who have family roots in the community. Ergang has lived in the township her entire life and can trace her family back to grandparents who made significant contributions to the community. Moore Park in Freeport is named after her grandfather. Rcigler has a family interest in the community as well. His mother, Noreen, is the outgoing township treasurer. Rcigler hopes to bring a younger per­ spective onto the board. While he and Ergang may be separated by age, both arc bringing a concern about growth, a need to keep the township up to date and both have a financial background to bring expertise to the position. Both support the library and fire levies David H Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49056 (616, 945-9585 Attorneys for Plaintiffs At a session of said Court held in the City of Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan. on the 17th day of July. 2000 PRESENT HON JAMES H FISHER. Crcuit Judge TO WILLIAM P BARROWS, his unknown heirs, devisees or assignees, and ROBERT STRONG, his unknown heirs, devisees or assignees, and LESTER MEAD AND MARYANN MEAD and thetr unknown heirs, devisees or assignees Any and all others claiming an interest in and to the fol­ lowing described parcels or real property situated in the Township of Hastings. County of Barry, Slate of Michigan: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 36. TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENC­ ING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID QUARTER SECTION. THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST UNE OF SECTION 36 336 6 FEET TO THE LAKESHORE OF LITTLE LONG LAKE. THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE UNE OF THE LAKESHORE TO A POINT WHERE THE LAKESHORE INTERSECTS THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 36. THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH SECTION UNE 226 6 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING APPROXIMATELY 1 03 ACRES ALL IN SECTION 36. HASTINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN Based on the pleadings filed in the above cap­ tioned matter in which Plaintiffs have filed a com­ plaint seeking to quiet title in and to the above­ described parcel of real property. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that all Defendants and any and all others claiming an interest in and to said described parcel of real property shall on or before the 13th day of September. 2000 file a Notice of Interest asserting lheir interest n and to said parcels with the Clerk of the r'ourt for the Barry County Trial Court - Circuit Division, 220 W Slate Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. A fail­ ure to file said Notice of interest shall constitute a default, and. on the 14th day of September, 2000 at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, this Court, after taking proofs, shall terminate whatever interest the said defaulted party(ies) may have in and to said parcels of real property, unless a Notice cf Interest is filed, or Defendant(s) or a representa­ tive of Defendants appear before the Court on said dale. JAMES H. FISHER. Circui Judge DRAFTED BY: DAVID H TRIPP (P29290) 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49058 (616) 945-9585 <ano> Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Fire. ENDORSEMENTS • Rip. Icrrj Geiger and Sin. Joanne-Emmons • Michigan Fann Bureau • Fraternal Order of Police • Citizens lor traditional Values • Michigan Township Vssucialion State Representatives Terry Geiger Valde Garcia State Senator yk Joanne Emmons County Commissioners Gary Newell with wife, Darlene, and grandchildren An Open Letter to the Voters of Barry and Ionia County: This August 8th. you have an unparalleled opportunity to elect a replacement for the Tine representation we have experienced in the last six years. 1 believe my background shows that I have the honesty, experience and commitment necessary to sene you well. Here arc some highlights: HONESTY > Married to my wife. Darlene, for over 31 years > Veteran of the United States Air Force > 26-year Trooper. Michigan State Police EXPERIENCE > Former commander of a task force fighting fraud and waste in a government program > Former commander of the Hastings Stale Police Post COMMITMENT > Member. Hastings Kiwanis > Member. American Legion Post 175 > Member. Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce My wife. Darlene, and I were both brought up in the district, graduated from area high schools and relumed to the area. I have spent my career protecting life and plan to continue that as yw«r state representative. Be it the life of the unborn, or the safety of our families. I will fight for you! Remember to vote August 8th. Please vote Gan Newell for State Representative. Sincerely. Gan Newell Candidate for State Representative X7th District Dale Haney Ralph Thelen Bob Kietzman Deborah McPeek Emmet Herrington Bob Wenger Former County Commissioners Ted McKelvey - Former Chair On in Moore - Former Chair Ethel Boze Marge Radant Ken Radant Gordon Fuhr Prosecutors Gail Benda Gordon Shane McNeill - 2001 Barry Prosecutor Sheriffs Sheriff Steve DeBoer Sheriff David Wood - Former Sheriff Dwain Dennis County Officers Barbara Triervv icier - Ionia Clerk Nancy Hickey - Ionia Treasurer Township Supervisors David Boles - Assyria Robert Cobb Jr. - Odessa Richard Barnum ■ Barry Barbara Earl - Johnstou n Rodney Crothers - Maple Grove Pamela Albert - Hope John Gates - Oranges ille Lloyd Goyings - Prairies ille . Newell ' * REPUBLICAN FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE Donald Boysen - Thomapple Milton Buehler - Irving Justin Cooley - Castleton Al McCrumb - Yankee Springs Bob Dunton - Boston Lyle Jackson - Campbell Bob Bennett - Berlin Phil Jones - Keene Joe McCord - Easton Township Officials Judith Wooer - Barry Treasurer Norene Reigler - Irving Treasurer Loma Wilson - Castleton Clerk Rex Schad - Thomapple Trustee Marlin Walters - Rutland Trustee Arlene Tonkin • Hope Treasurer Jim Rhodes - Baltimore Trustee Linda Hough - Hope Clerk Brian Thompson - Campbell Trustee Arlen Brooks - Campbell Treasurer Darold Simpson - Keene Trustee Caroline Longwell - Boston Gerk Dave Mackey - Boston Trustee Bruce Harvey - Boston Trustee City and Village Officials Frank Campbell - Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray-Hart - Former Hastings Mayor Miriam White - Former Mayor Pro-Tern Dav id McIntyre • Hastings City Council Don Tubbs - Hastings City Council Jerry San er - Hastings Chief of Police Mike Leedy - Hastings Asst. Chief of Police Marilyn Vandenburg - Middleville Village Trustee Lani Forbes - Freeport Trustee Jim Yager - Village Council/Fire Chief a Sue Ferguson - Saranac President Jacklyn Borup - Saranac Treasurer Pamela Masterson - Saranac Clerk �UETTCRS from our readers Newell can handle all issues, not just one Sandy James really cares about Barry County To the editor: In support of the candidacy of Sandy James for County Commissioner for Dis­ trict 3, wc would like the voters in Rutland Charter, Hope and Barry Tow nships to con­ sider the following information, in response to the erroneous and misleading "facts" as presented in publicity supporting her oppo­ nent: • Fair representation - We know James is dedicated to bettering her constituents, and makes herself available via a listed phone number, to discuss concerns at their conve­ nience, no matter the time or day. She lives full time in Barry County; regularly attends evening meetings of the townships she rep­ resents as well as the bi-monthly meetings of the County Board. She sits on several committees to be as aware as possible of a variety of concerns to the townships she represents, and is passionate about gather­ ing the full facts. She has been described by fellow commissioners as among the most regular attendants at meetings. Her opponent. Bill Cook, while vowing to “more fairly represent you," is not listed as having ever attended a local township meet­ ing (via township clerk records); docs not have a listed phone number; has not been in attendance at County Commission meetings (his interest in county commission activities is very sudden!) and does not reside in Bar­ ry county year-round. We believe that com­ muting from his southern winter home for occasional meetings will not allow him to “more fairly represent" his constituents. • Commissioners' meeting times - The current day-time meeting schedule for the commissioners allows current board meet­ ings to attend the bi-monthly meetings, and still be free to attend the evening meetings of the townships they represent. Voters for whom the daytime meetings arc difficult arc free to send their concerns in writing or phone their commissioners before the meet­ ings. Members such as James frequently carry individual concerns to the meetings, and she responds personally to her con­ stituents when their concerns have been dis­ cussed. • Committee system of decision making - The format of the Board of Commissioners is not something single commissioners can change. The board, through its bylaws, has functioned in the method that has been most expedient and efficient. Individual commit­ tees allow for smaller groups to conduct research, gather facts, and make recommen­ dations, saving meeting time for more detailed discussion when these recommen­ dations arc brought before the Board. Com­ mittees allow all sides of an issue to be more fully represented. James believes that, "doing away with committees is doing away with a voice in your government ” • The Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority matter - Mr. Cook says the Board of Commissioners has “failed the cit­ izens of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority." The County Board of Commissioners has no legal authority over this matter. The Sewer Authority Board is made up of the supervisors of each town­ ship, plus one floating member. The SW Sewer Board by contract, manages its own personnel and makes decisions totally apart from the County Board. In addition, since the matter is currently under litigation, it is ethically and legally incorrect for commis­ sioners to recommend policy in this matter. The issue of “obligations being accepted by the county on your behalf," as Cook alleges, is a non-issue. • Support of county-wide issues - James has publicly stated her support for both the new district library and tnc community building, which will benefit Barry County residents from youth through senior citi­ zens. In addition, she wi.i fight to support Thornapple Manor, without which countless residents and their families would be forced to find more expensive and out-of-arca recuperative and supportive care for their loved ones. Her opponent has not indicated w here she stands on any of these issues. James is also involved in her church and other community activities (such as the Bar­ ry County Chamber of Commerce) which arc not related io her duties as a commis­ sioner. because of her passion for making Barry County a better place to live. We. the undersigned, believe that the res­ idents of Hope, Barry, and Rutland Charter townships could do no better than to re-elect Sandy James, the person who knows you. who works faithfully, prayerfully and ethi­ cally. to make decisions for the betterment of Barry County citizens. Larry and MaryMartha Mclcndy, Ronald and Candy Hoisted John and Jane Memtt. Hastings Media is biased in favor of Newell To the editor: Seems to me our local radio station is reporting only what they want you to hear about the state representative race. I’ve heard plenty about who endorses Gary Newell, but they fail to mention any­ thing about the endorsements Jim Bailey has been given. Could it be that one of the owners of the station was ousted from the Board of Commissioners by voters about six years ago in favor of Bailey and several oth­ ers? Could •» be the ex-mayor of Hastings who works there and was scorned by the commissioners when they pulled their financial support of an ineffective J.E.D.C ? Could it be the long-time announcer who trots to coffee every day with a trooper or two? No. probably just a huge coincidence. I haven’t heard a thing about the National Rifle Association (NRA) choosing Bailey as the only candidate to retain my Second Amendment rights. Nothing about past State Representative and Senator Alan Cropsey and retired Senator Jack Welborn giving their endorsement to Bailey. Do 1 care about PAC-fundcd Joanne Emmons and Terry Geiger supporting PACfundcd Newell? Not a bit. Do 1 care that the super liberal Grand Rapids Press endorses any candidate? Seems to me that they should remain neutral also. It’s really too bad when the media I depend on can’t do their job of reporting the news, without distorting the news. Michael Smith, Hastings Community center deserves support To the editor: We will not have the opportunity to vote for the proposed community center. Nonetheless, we want to lend our support for the success of this project. The Commis­ sion on Aging truly needs a new home. The present facility is just not adequate for what this organization is trying to do. And, as the senior population gets larger (and it is real­ ly growing), the need becomes even greater. The present facility is too small, in dire need of refurbishing, and lacks parking space for those who use the COA. There is no way to prepare the meals which the COA distributes in the area. Meals arc imported from out of town. This creates the problem of trying to keep the meals warm for distri­ bution. Activities provided those who use the COA are woefully lacking due to the lack of space in the present facility. The proposed facility will overcome this problem. The community center as proposed is a project whose lime has come. It truly deserves the support of the citizens of Hast­ ings. E.C. Weatherhead, Wayland Remember to VOTJE Next TUESDAY, August 8th ...it's Your American Right and Responsibility! Dear editor: This past Friday evening. I attended the pro-gen rally at the Barry County Conser­ vation Club. The organizers of this event should be applauded for conducting a fair and re­ spectful forum for presenting different views on gun laws. I have been following the gun issue as it relates to the local gun board and the race for state representative of the 87th District. I found it unbelievable that a speaker from the group Brassroots would stand be­ fore the crowd and tell how they get around the current PAC laws. He described how they would “target" a candidate to defeat. They would then ask their supporters to contribute individually to the opposing can­ didate's campaign, thereby circumventing the current laws. It was refreshing to hear Gary Newell state his responsible gun ownership posi­ tion to dispel some of the inaccurate infor­ mation that has been circulating. Newell admits that the current law' and system need revision. He wants to insure that you and I Support Bailey for gun rights To the editor: Recently 1 attended a meeting where State Rep. candidates Gary Newell and Jim Bai­ ley expressed their view s on different issues. It became quite clear that there is a big difference between these two candidates. If you believe that the state and federal gov­ ernment arc infringing on your right to keep and bear arms, you had better vote for Jim Bailey, a very strong supporter of the right to keep and bear arms. Newell stated that he supported the Sec­ ond Amendment, but also stated that he believes in gun registration, keeping certain law-abiding citizens from owning guns and 8, 2000 Primary ballot____________________________________ FIRE & AMBULANCE MILLAGE Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mil! lax limitation imposed under Article nr. 6 ol the Michigan Constitutor. on gen­ eral ad valorem taxes within Maple Grove Township to be renewed at one (1) miR ($1 per $1.000 of taxable value) for the period of tour (4) years. 2000 through 2003 inclusive tor the pur­ pose ot providing Fire Department Equipment. Ambulance Department Equipment, maintaining equipment and housing and operating same; and shall the Township levy such RENEWAL m miaoge tot said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $25.000?__________________________________________ PUTNAM LIBRARY MILLAGE Shall the previous voted increase in ttie 15 mill tax limitation Imposed under Article IX. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on gen­ eral ad valorem taxes within Maple Grove Township to be renewed at 1/2 mill ($.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period ot tour (4) years. 2000 through 2003 inclusive for operat­ ing the Putnam District Library; and shall the Township levy such RENEWAL in the millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $12.500’’ Susan K. Butler. Maple Grove Township Clerk__________________ To the editor: I am writing to publically thank Con­ gressman Vcrn Ehlers for rising above parti­ san politics in his support for the environ­ ment on recent votes in Washington, D.C. On legislation involving the funding of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the congressman voted remove language that would have prevented the EPA from cleaning up polluted rivers and harbors, including the Kalamazoo River, White Lake, and the Detroit River. This language was put into the legislation at the request of industries that are responsible for major contamination of our water and which would be responsible for paying for the cleanup. On legislation involving U.S. citizenowned lands of wilderness quality in Utah, his vote helped protect these lands from the destruction caused by off-road vehicles. ORVs, are the greatest threat to the spectac­ ular. unique, and fragile landscapes of our southwestern states. (And to Michigan's BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! VOTE TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO KEEP & BEAR ARMS Support the U.S. & Michigan Constitution—(2ND AMENDMENT} THESE QUESTIONS WERE ASKED TO BOTH REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE: (1) HB-4530 would have reformed current CCW legislation (Carry Concealed Weapon) to "shall issue" as long as the resident met certain criteria. If you were the state representative when HB-4530 came for a vote, the same bill that both Representative Geiger and Senator Emmons supported as well as the majority of Barry County residents, how would you have voted on this "shall issue" legislation? (2) Do y ou support handgun registration? JIM BAILEY (D. ”Y£SL21Mr Gary Newell "Law abiding citizens should have the right to defend themsehes and family. I believe Michigan residents should be afforded the same right that resi­ dents of another stale have in Michigan. Michigan law reads if you have a CCW permit from another state then you can carry in Michigan. But then it says to Michigan residents you can’t carry. I don’t like being a second class citizen in my own slate. I support the constitution." "I think it went loo far. There are too many people out there that would fall through the cracks. I don’t believe in "shall issue." Gary Newell believes all handguns should be registered. VOTE FOR JIM HAILEY if you do support HB4530. the right to keep and bear arms and don’t sup­ port the registration of firearms There is a reason Bailes received all of the Second Amendment endorsements. Stiend Amtndmtnt Endentmtnti; Senator Alan Cropsey Ret.. Senator Jack Welborn Ret. NRA. B-SAFR (Barry County Residents for Second Amendment <£ Firearm Rights!. Ted Nugent 1-800-237-2379 i (TNUSA). MCRGO (Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners ). Brass Roots. COA (Calhoun County Gunowners Association! and GOA (Gun Owners of Ameru al Vote to protect your rights Tired of losing your firearm rights one by one? This is your chance io do something about it. Vole to protect jour rights. Vole Pro-CCW. Vote for Gary Newell if you don’t support HB4530. the right to keep and bear arms (CCW) and do support the registration of firearms. Second Amendment Endorsements; NONE, Should you vote on just one issue? If you were a woman that was raped, you would. If you had some­ one killed or hurt because they couldn’t defend themsehes. you would. This is one issue that can cost you or someone you kne their life if \qu don’t When the government decides it’s time to confis­ cate your firearms, they will know where to look— that’s what they did in Britain and Australia. Paid tor b> TNVSA A B-SAFR. "489 Bowen* Mill Rd . Middle*ille. Ml 80RY SYSTEM OF S0U7WST MDCMi, KC An tno»p»n<f9nf ktn— of B-Ory fytftym. Inc 810 Brya-.t Si • KoJarnaroo. M<-wjon 49^01 • 345-2903 9126 tort De • Bchtcna MicNpon *yt3 • &29-52S2 vm lastly .hat he does not believe that all law­ abiding citizens are entitled to concealed carry permits. Newell also stated that while he sat on the board that issued concealed carry permits, they gave out only a few per­ mits. However, Newell has a concealed car­ ry permit. Bailey is the obvious choice for all gun owners and people who believe that all law abiding citizens arc entitled to the same rights. Bailey believes that a select few indi­ viduals are not entitled to more liberties than the rest of us. Paul Christensen Hastings Ehlers is friend of environment MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP ELECTORS The following Township proposal will appear on the August can be confident that only responsible and qualified citizens are issued permits to cany concealed weapons. He does not want to deprive us of our Constitutional Rights. I was alarmed by the pro-gun stance that was taken by Jim Bailey. He indicated that the local gun board is denying Barry County citizens their Second Amendment rights. He told the crowd that he would sup­ port abolishing purchase permits and hand­ gun registrations in the Stale of Michigan. He indicated that it was worth the cost of a few irresponsible gun owners falling through the cracks to guarantee our rights. I disagree. The gun issue is an important and contro­ versial issue. We should elect our next state representative based on his ability to repre­ sent us on all issues, not just one. I believe Newell is the man to best reflect the beliefs of the majority of people in our community. 1 have known Gary Newell for over 20 years. He is my choice for state representa­ tive. Julie R. DeBoer Hastings woodlands, wetlands and fields as well.) With both of these issues. Congressmen Ehlers was among a very small ininority of Republicans who voted in favor of the envi­ ronment. He is to be applauded for going against the wind. I hope I continue to see his leadership in the very important work of protecting our country's majestic but rapidly dwindling national heritage. Mike Johnson Hastings LEGAL» riOTICE'. Mortgage Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTTNG TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard T Williams, A Married Man and Tamie R. Williams. His Wife, to Capstone Mortgage Corp., mortgage, dated December 4. 1998 and recorded December 15. 1998 in Document No, 1022375, Barry County Records said mortgage is now held by Bankers Trust Company of California, N A. as Trustee by The Provident Bank an Ohio Banking Corporation d/b/a Provident Consumer Financial Services, attorney m fact by assignment dated June 14, 2000 and recorded on June 23. 2000 in Document No. 1045871, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Six and 04/100 Dollars ($152,166 04) including interest at the rate of 13.3% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foredosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on August 17. 2000 The premises are located in the Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and ar* described as: Th* part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thomapple Townshy). Barry County. Michigan, described as Commencing at the East 1/4 Comer of Said Section, thence South 00 Degrees 05 minutes 24 seconds West 1054 72 feet along the East Line of Said Southeast 1/4; Thence South 89 Degrees 06 minutes 54 seconds West 1917.44 feet along the North Line of Noffke Drive (66 toot wide) to the Point of Beginning, Thence South 89 Degrees 06 minutes 54 seconds West 221 00 feet along said North Line; Thence North 02 Degrees 46 minutes 55 seconds East 327.67 feet along the East Line of Golden Bluff Estates No. 1; Thence North 89 Degrees 06 m-nutes 54 seconds East 200.04 feet; Thence South 00 Degrees 53 min­ utes 06 seconds East 327.0 feet to the Point of Beginning Subfed to a private easement for pub­ ic utilities over the South 10 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from me date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale Dated July 6. 2000 ORLANS ASSOCIATE PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company of California. NA. as Trustees. As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court vroy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 Fie No. 210.0018 (8^) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 3. 2000 - Page 15 LETTERS from our readers... Bailey is honest and straightforward Bailey is for individual rights To the editor: The letters to the Banner have taken on a nasty tone. I feel compelled to contribute to the balance. The election for state representatives around the comer. Please vote the issues rather than the biased opinions of some of the candidates' supporters. Both candidates obviously arc good men. There is no need to say mean disrespectful things about cither one of them, such as “fast and loose," “spewed." “wouldn't rec­ ognize a principle if it bit him...” etc. Per­ sonality and charisma arc integral elements of liking or disliking a person, but for a state representative, don’t wc want to elect the person who has goals and moral standards that wc can admire and look up to? I admire and respect Jim Bailey’s goals and moral standards. He said he didn’t take PAC money before the election so that he couldn’t be bought. He also said if they offered him money after he was in office with the intention of supporting him and not expecting him to change his position, then he would accept it. That was plain and prop­ To the editor: Which one of the candidates running for state representative of the 87th District believes in the following quote? “Every per­ son has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of himself and the state." That is a direct quote from our Michigan Constitu­ tion, Article I section 6. Though Gary Newell has carried a weapon for some years, he docs not support your right and ability to protect yourself and your family. He apparently thinks the police should do that. Unfortunately the police cannot be everywhere at once and arc usual­ ly just there to pick up the pieces and com­ fort the survivors. Also, while many citizens believe the police have a legal duty to pro­ tect them, that is not the case! The people do have the duty to protect “society," they have no legal duty to protect you, the individual. I am not being critical of the overworked police. I am showing the reason that both the federal and state constitutions give you and I, the individual citizen the inalienable right to self protection. Do the honest, decent, law-abiding citi­ zens of Barry County and the 87th District want a state representative who believes that only ?x-policc officers (such as himself) or close friends of the members of the county gun board should be the only citizens allowed the means of self protection enu­ er, wasn’t it? I attended the debate three weeks ago at the Democratic Hall between Bailey and Gary Newell. 1 support Bailey because I know what his beliefs and principles arc, and they arc the same as mine. 1 wanted to find out what his opponent was all about. 1 still don’t know, because the answers Newell gave were somewhat vague. The answer he gave to at least three questions about where he stood on certain issues was that he had been endorsed by all these other people inferring that he stood where they stood. But he didn’t say where that was. I agree with Jim Bailey that the only way to protect farm land is to make farming profitable. Some think that the farmer should be prevented by law from selling to land developers for building houses and businesses, thereby robbing the farmer of his retirement and local citizens of homes and jobs. Yet scientists and economists have predicted for a long time that the individual fanner is obsolete and that large farm con­ glomerates will more efficiently manage Write in Carlton Twp. candidate To the editor: We see and hear so much about the national election programs coming up in the near future, but wc have a very important primary vote to make for Carlton Township Aug. 8. Carlton Township needs a change for the better government for all of our residents in this area. Supervisors should be completely interested in their people who they repre­ sent, giving all their heart and time neces­ sary to take care of details that their voters require to keep the wheels of democracy rolling smoothly. That takes someone who is caring, ambitious and willing to work with folks, and above till to listen to us. A sincere handshake and a truthful, dependable answer that represents caring for people. This sounds like quite a job for anyone to handle, and that is just what it is. there is one person who is qualified to handle this job, and he is very capable for it. He is Bradley Carpenter, who resides in the Carl­ ton area, who is a family man, has a record of excellent performance, in all governmen­ tal phases, but he needs our help. We must write his name in on the ballot, and marking in the circle by his name. This takes careful attention on the voters part. We all have a duty to vote, and to mark our desires on the ballot. Some of us do not understand this procedure, but it is simple and when getting a good man in office, it is well worth the time. 1 wish to state the importance of making a mark at this time. This is an important step in government participation. When you go to the primary, make your mark and know that you arc doing your good citizen^ duty. Your mark counts. We can be thankful wc live in the USA where it counts. Bonnie Strickland, Hastings Pick Newell for respect, integrity Dear editor: I would like to express my thoughts after having attended Friday’s Barry County Conservation Club meeting. n, I am not, a political person, but as, 1 lis­ tened to the people voicing their opinions, it frightened me. Why as a civilized society, do we need to carry a concealed weapon into our schools and libraries? I am not saying people should not be al­ lowed to own guns, I own several guns. I was taught that you respect guns and leam how to use them correctly. I was appalled that these people are at­ tacking Gary Newell for his beliefs on gun safety issues. He never said that people shouldn't have guns. He even pointed out that he has never said he was against guns. He said that there should be some kind of preventative measures taken to ensure re­ sponsible gun ownership. Newell has never wavered on his gun position, whereas, I feel his opponent is a “yes" man to these gun people. 1 listened to why Newell wants this posi­ tion, when asked a question he gives it thought before he answers. This is what we need in Lansing. Someone that takes his positon with pride and is respectful of other people’s opinions. I am proud of Newell for staying positive throughout this election. On Aug. 8, please vote and remember that Gary Newell stands for respect, in­ tegrity and commitment. Pam Sease, Hastings Don't be fooled, vote for Bailey To the editor: All the letters to the Banner about Jim Bailey are written by frustrated people who did not get their personal agendas imple­ mented - “it is a vendetta ” If they can get Newell elected, then they have their revenge and can then get their personal agendas implemented - “never mind the citizens of the District.” If you look at what they bring up in depth, you will find how shallow their thoughts are in letters to the editor and what they are whispering around the district. A good example, John Fchsenfcld's com­ ment; ’This campaign has gone from dirty to dirtier. Some of the statements being made are just irresponsible " He apparently is talking about Newell’s people, who have been going around the district taking down Bailey signs and spreading utterly false statements about Bailey Is family and Bailey personally. 1 am asking that you vote for Jim Bailey, the one who has moral character and will always represent the people of the 87th Dis­ trict. Your vcice will be heard. 1 do not need or expect anything from our representative except honest government and all our rights protected. I know that Jim Bailey will do just that. As Don Drummond says, “Don’t be fooled! Vote for a mature, ethical and responsible candidate" 1 believe that to be Jim Bailey. Agnes M. Adrounie, Hastings Bailey has poor attendance problem Dear editor: On Aug. 8. we will begin the process to replace our current representative, Teny Geiger, who can’t run again because of term limits. It is great in this district that we have been represented by someone as effective as Geiger. He was always there when we needed him and did what he could. Beyond helping his constituents, everyone will agree that a large part of any elected repre­ sentative is showing up for meetings. One of our candidates for state represen­ tative has trouble attending all of his. Jim Bailey said that economic develop­ ment should be one of Barry County’s most important initiatives. So. in prime fashion, he appointed himself to the County Devel­ opment Committee. That is great, espe­ cially since he missed nine of 14 meetings. (Barry County Clerk's office. FOIA. 1999 1/28/99. 2/10. 3/18. 6'2. 6/24. 830. 9 9. 11/24. 12/22 absent). In addition, one of the county’s most im­ portant other commitees. Finance, which decides initially on the budget also included a self-appointed Jim Bailey. He missed five of 22 meetings last year. (Barry County Clerk s office. FIOA. 1999. 3121'99, 5f2A, 7/26, 10/11 and 11/8 absent). There is a disturbing trend Bailey has shown and it makes me think: Can we af­ ford to elect someone who can’t do his pre­ sent job in an effective manner? I don’t know about you, but I will vote for a man whose job history has exhibited the greatest integrity, vision, service and commitment of any future elected official. Please, consider joining me in supporting Gary Newell for State Representative Au­ gust 8 th. Robert Wenger. Middleville New library is worthwhile To the editor: Not many projects will benefit the citi­ zens of the Barry community as much as the new Hastings Public Library. Reading and writing arc fundamental to being successful in our society. Without these two skills, a person can barely cam a living and certainly has trouble communi- eating in the computer age that wc live in. Libraries provide the tools and the oppor­ tunity to teach these skills. What greater benefit can a community give its citizens than the ability to read and write? Please support this worthwhile project. Sandi Drummond. Freeport food production. Some day land may have to be purchased from homeowners by farm corporations to enlarge their land holdings in adjacent areas to magnify their production! Then if gov­ ernment buys up individual farms now, like Bailey says, all you have is state-owned parks or rest areas at public expense. A letter proclaimed there arc too many people and if abortion were not legal and readily available the earth could not contain us all. You will not Find that anywhere in the scriptures. But you will find many warnings about what will happen to an unrighteous people who will not follow the command­ ments of God. They will be destroyed, cither from within or without. If you don’t believe God, then believe history. Bailey believes in the rights of the unborn. W'c were all unborn at one time you know! The authors of the U.S. Constitution included the Bill of Rights with the nght to bear arms because they knev how easy it would be for a population tu become enslaved if the power to protect themselves was taken away from them. Newell said at the debate that he supported the right to bear arms, but only for police who had over 600 hours of training. Stop blaming guns for crimes and start blaming the criminals. Death to murderers and life to liberties. Didn't we fight wars for our liberty? Would­ n’t we again? Bailey has excellent leadership ability. He leads a family of 14 every day. He knows how to delegate. When he became commis­ sioner, he studied the issues diligently with many a late night at the county offices Find­ ing out how things worked, and who did what. The reason he was chosen as chair­ man of the board was because he knew what, how and why things were happening. He knows how to do the research and he docs it. He also takes the long-term perspective on things, as well as the short term. That is why he supported buying the land surround­ ing the courthouse. His judgment was sound and community oriented. He contributed to solving the 20-year long animal shelter problem. It was going no where because of multiple opposing factions, including those who felt that unwanted pets should have a fancy place to d»c in contrast to the plight of millions of unborn human babies who get sucked into a tube! If everyone wasn’t happy with the solu­ tion, then jori» the crowd. It would never have been possible to please everyone. Would you believe that even those who Finalized the plans weren’t completely satis­ fied either? Isn't that what you call a com­ promise in the public interest? Diana Solmes, Hastings merated ty our constitution? That is what he has voted to do as a member of the Barry County Gun Board. However, if you believe like I do, that decent, honest, trained, law abiding citizens should be allowed to have the ability to exer­ cise the nght of self protection, please con­ sider voting for Jim Bailey, who believes in the nght of the honest, law abiding citizens, to defend themselves and their families. He realizes that the honest decent citizen is not the problem. He understands that life is of no less value to your family than is the life ot a “friend of the gun board" to theirs. The next time your car quits on the road; you have a flat tire; you must drive through a bad neighborhood at night or a loved one goes for a walk around the block, please consider what could happen. Bad things do happen to good people! The predators are out there! They, however, don’t need the gun board’s permission to be armed! The right, ability and you having the option of self pro­ tection could save you and your loved one’s lives. While your vote in the general election carries weight, the real chance to make your vote count is to vote the primary election Aug. 8. Please join me in voting for Jim Bailey. James D. Miller Nashville Baileys show family values To the editor: I have known Jim and Debbie Bailey and his family for about 11 years. They cared for my children while I worked out of my home about six years ago. Because of the Baileys’ example, I decid­ ed to open my own day care and stay home with my children. They are a great family and good people. If any family should have or could have a large family, they are deserving. Some peo­ ple measure their success in life by their job. wealth, or position at work. I personally known Debbie and her desire in life to have a large family. They arc succeeding in life by raising a large family. Personal attacks on the Bailey family are out of line, but I have faith in the good peo­ ple. I know they can and will sec the good in this family, and I hope they support Jim in his campaign for this state race. Joberta Converse, Hastings We deserve new center Dear editor: I’m writing this letter to urge all regis­ tered voters to vote “yes" in support of a new community center. A facility such as this is long overdue. The opportunities such a place has to offer the children of our community arc too numerous to list. Not only will it offer many opportunities for the children, but as a com­ bined YMCA and COA, it will provide pro­ grams and advantages for all ages, including my own “middle-age." Please register to vote and then vote “yes” on this bond issue. Wc all deserve such a place! IRVING TOWNSHIP ELECTORS The folowing Township proposal will appear on the August 8. 2000 Primary ballot. FREEPORT DISTRICT LIBRARY MILLAGE FOR OPERATING LIBRARY SYNOPSIS BARRY TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 2000 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Al! Board members present. Minutes of June 6, 2000 meeting were approved and placed on He. Treasurer report-for period 03 presented to each member and placed on file. Adopted Cross Connection Ordinance 48 which amends Wafer Ordinance 45. Approved Election workers for August Primary. Firework Permits approved to require $1,000,000 In liability insurance Adopted Southwest Barry County Intermuni­ cipality Committee Resolution. Adopted Headlee mileage for 2000. Authorized July bills for $38,276 20 Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully, Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Richard Barnum, Supervisor (8/3) MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jonn D. Shoup and Brenda L. Shoup, husband and wife, to Associates Home Equity Services. Inc., mortgagee, dated March 6. 1998 and recorded April 15. 1998 in Document No. 1010442. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thousand Two Hundred ThirtyFour and 63/100 Collars ($100,234 63) including interest at the »ata of 10.64% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclose by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on September 7. 2000 The premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Starting at the Southwest corner of the North 8 rods of the south 32 rods of the west 495 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, for the place of beginning; thence South along the Section line in center of Barber Road 132 feet, thence East 30 rods: thence North 132 feet; thence West 30 rods to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be b months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA 1600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. Dated: August 3. 2000 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Associates Home Equity Services. Inc.. As Mortgagee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248)457-1000 (8/31) ShaII the Freeport Dtslr;ct Library be authorized to l«vy an annual lax upon ol property subject to ad valorem taxation within the district m on amount of 1/2 min (that is $.05 per $1.000 of taxable valuation) to provide revenue for operalion of the library lor the period of 2000 through 2005 inclusive, thereby raising m the first year an estimated $43,461? FIRE MILLAGE Shan the previous voted Increase in the 15 mH tax limitation imposed under Article IX. Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem loxes within Irving Township be renewed at 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2001 though 2004 inclusive for Hre Protection (general township operating purposes or such other specified purposes os the Township Board wish to designate); and shall the Township Board levy such renewal In millage for said purpose, thereby, raising the first year an estimated $75,000? Emily Harrison. Irving Township Clerk HEY KIDS! It’s time for Vacation Bible School! Join Mr. Whittaker and the Odyssey gang for Bible stories, songs, snacks, crafts and games! For kids ages K-6th Church; Middleville Wesleyan Church Address; 1664 N. M-37 Hwy., Middleville Dates: August 7-11 Time; 7pm - 9pm Phone: 945-1555 Clip and'bring this ticket forfun and adventure! ADMIT ONE TO THE ODYSSEY SPORTS FESTIVAL! Name__ ________________________ Address _____ Cily____________________________ Phone Parent or Guardian Home church Birth Date ______________________ Grade in fall Food or other allergies CHURCH USE ONLY: Team Catain -Age. Copyright C 2000 Child Evangelism Felowship* Inc ’ Adventures in Odyssey ts a registered trademark of Focus on the Famih* Permission H given to photocopy for club or class use �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 3. 2000 LCTTCRS from our readers... Bailey clearly is the best man for the job To the editor: “Your representative oucs you. not his industry only, but his judgement; and he betrays, instead of serving you, if he sacri­ fices it to your opinion .’’ The sentiment of Edmond Burke spoken more than two hun­ dred years ago deserves consideration as we choose new representation again. Industry and judgment arc obvious char­ acteristics of Jim Bailey. He has worked hard and achieved familiarity with the intri­ cacies of budget and policy that alone prove his values as chair and spokesman for the board. Add his industry, his solid good judg­ ment. budget discipline, anticipation of and provision for future requirements for space, and the courage to abandon the failure of JEDC. and his leadership shines. Let us not forget the expensive JEDC blight that Del­ ton Locomotive was! Baileys experience and intuitive grasp of economics and taxa­ tion will, as our representative, help bring broad economic development to our area via reduced tax burden and greater freedom. The vivid contrast between Bailey's specifics and the vague “me toos" of his opponent not only assure us that he will rep­ resent us well, it invites curiosity about just who Gary Newell will represent. Don't get me wrong. Newell is a nice guy and while I truly appreciate his distinguished service to the people of Michigan and the United States, his administrative background and 'nice guy’ personna may leave us wanting vs. the Detroit contingent in the legislature. Campaign law violations, and Newells will­ ingness to follow what 1 assume was bad advice, and his flippant. Clintonesquc responses also should not be underestimated as indicators of judgment. Bailey has defended the personal and property rights of the people of Barry Coun­ ty, to the chagrin of the “busybody brigade" that would 'micromanage' the private prop­ erty of the citizenry. Marcel Proust tells us. “It is aiwa>> during a passing state of mind that wc make lasting resolutions." Bailey, to my know ledge, has not betrayed principle to any “passing state of mind" among the nar­ row special interests who think their pro­ jects arc most important, or any poll. Bailey will represent us all. Some letters ripping Bailey and proclaim­ ing the integrity of Newell are signed by the same people who wrote proclaiming the integrity of a commissioner caught charging hundreds of dollars in personal calls to his county credit card, and ripping me for get­ ting that money paid back to the county. Some letters make a big deal about the edu­ cation of the candidates. “Teaching is not so much filling a bucket as lighting a fire." Like myself. Jim Bailey is educated, sans “degree " I much prefer the “fire of freedom" than some of the “bucket­ full” I’ve been reading lately! As I close. I wish I could apologize to Mrs. Bailey and the Bailey family for the insults and whispers, bom of ignorance or malice that they have endured, but all I can do is vote for the best candidate Jim Bai­ ley. Rod Goebel. Delton Castleton board did the right thing To the editor: I wish to respond to the letter by Donald Wiggins in the July 27 Banner. I hope not to lower myself to his level in my response. Wiggins accuses the Castleton Township Board of being unprofessional in the han­ dling of the pheasant shooting preserve and advocates a change of who represents his interests. (His with an underline). CORRECTION: There was a typo in Donald W. John­ son’s letter in last week’s Banner. He re­ ferred to Turkey rounding up and exter­ minating Armenians during World War I, not Americans. Visit Us on the HET www.jadnews. com He faults the board for not holding a pub­ lic hearing on the shooting preserve as he said the DNR required. This is not a require­ ment, just a recommendation. I checked with the Barry County zoning administrator to see if the county ordinance required a hearing on the issue. The answer was no. Apparently a pheasant shooting preserve was not of big enough concern to be includ­ ed in the county ordinance. Wc approved the venture in January and informed the DNR of such. When wc found some of the neighbors had concerns, wc invited them to the next Township Board meeting so they could be more informed about the venture. In the meantime, the DNR was asked to hold up approval of the application so we would hopefully be able to placate the fears of those concerned. Wiggins and entourage came, not to be informed, but to put a stop to the venture. Wc negotiated a compromise with the applicant to hold the hunting to only two days a week. In one year wc would revisit the issue to see how it had affected the neighborhood and possibly make any change if necessary Mr. Wiggins told the board members they could not put restrictions on the application. He was cold the compromise was a gentle­ mens agreement between the board and the applicant, hoping the two sides would com­ municate. When the applicants tried to com­ municate with the Wiggins group they were snubbed. After this, the board removed the restriction. A survey was mailed by the Wiggins group to a chosen few neighbors with a let­ ter that misrepresented the true picture and tended to lead the response in the direction they wanted. They said the result of the sur­ vey was an overwhelming opposition to the project. The survey was not sent to the ones they knew would be in favor of the preserve, so these did not show in the totals. I, as supervisor, said I would personally visit all adjacent property owners, as recommended by the DNR, to get a yes or no opinion of the venture. There arc 12 adjacent property owners. Donald Wiggins is not one of them. The result of this survey was nine in favor and three against. Castleton Township was one in favor after concerns of interference with funerals in the cemetery adjacent to the ven­ ture was taken care of. It is my recommendation to Wiggins that when he docs another survey it is done to get an honest opinion, not by a method to get the response he would like. Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor, Castleton Twp. NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PER­ SONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: That the following ts a proposed Ordnance which was received for first rearing by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township at its regular meeting held or July 12. 2000 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 80 EFFECTIVE EIGHT (8> DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION 9990 County Commission Here is a list of some of your friends and neighbors who believe that Tom Wilkinson is the right person to represent the City of Hastings on the Barry County Board of Commissioners: John Barnett, County Commissioner Frank Campbell. Hastings City Mayor An Ordinance to amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by amending Subsection 19.05 (2) (b) of Article XIX of said ordnance; to provide for a penalty to provide for the severabikfy of any part of said Ordinance, to establish an effective date and to repeal al other ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I SECTION 19,05 (2> (B) OF THE RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE Subsection 19 05 (2) (b) INSTITUTIONAL of Article XIX of the Rutland Charier Township Zoning Ordinance is repealed and a new subsection 19.05 (2) (b) is adopted to read as follows 19.05 TABLE OF PARKING REQUIREMENTS. 2 InsbtuHonal ■ b Churches, Temples or Houses of Worship • One (1) space for each three (3) seats, maximum seating capacity tn the mam unit ol worship ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION REMAIN THE SAME Don Tubbs, Hastings City Council SECTION II • PENALTY April Tubbs. Adrounie House Any violation of this Ordinance shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500 00 plus costs andtor confinement in the County Jail for a term not to exceed ninety (90) days In addition, the Township specifi­ cally reserves the nght and shall have the authonty to proceed in any court of competent jurisdiction for the purpose of obtaining an injunc­ tion. restraining order or other appropriate remedy to compel compli­ ance with this Ordinance David McIntyre, Hastings City Council Jeff Mackenzie, County Commissioner John Fehsenfeld, Educator/Activist Steve and Mary Youngs, Educators Tom Mohler. Educator Jim Brown. Businessman/Activist Don Drummond. O.U.R. Land Committee Rebecca Ann Hawkins. Asst. Prosecutor Mary Lou Gray-Hart, Former Mayor SECTION III - SEVERABILITY This Ordinance and the vancus parts sections subsections, provi­ sions. sentences and clauses are several If any oart of this Ordinance is found to be unconstitutional or invalid, it is declared that the remain­ der of this Ordinance shall be affected thereby SECTION IV EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCE This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after publication after adopter AU Ord.nances or parts ol OrGmances m conflict herewith are repealed Brian & Renee Harrison. Friends Bill 8 Judy Harrison. Friends PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that sad Ordinance win be considered for adoption by the Towns -p Board at their regular meeting to be held at the Rutland Charier Township Had on August 9. 2000. commencing at 7 00 p.m Paid for by the Tom Wilkinson Committee 328 W Court Street. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 ROBIN MCKENNA. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 616-946-2194 (616) 948-9549 wilktomtfiserv.net Bailey is a man for the people To the editor: I have been saddened by reading the “Nasty Grams" of Mary Lou Gray and her supporters against Jim Bailey; whom I believe is the only chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners to be elected by a group of his peers on his very first term as commissioner, and has contin­ ually been re-elected each succeeding year as board chairman. These “Nasty Grams" arc all a result of Bailey not agreeing with Gray a few years ago. and she was not able to influence him in a decision he made at that time. To me this proves simply that Bailey is his own man. and in Lansing he will be fighting for the rights of the common people. It Droves he cannot be manipulated now, or when he goes to Lansing. So let’s hope all the common people arc at the voting booths on Aug. 8. Bailey will be a good state representative for us in Lansing; and to all those people writing these “Nasty Grams," I remind them that they should be able to greet their oppo­ nents with a smile the morning after elec­ tion. Lew Newman. County Commissioner (retired) Bailey has good morals Dear editor: This letter is in support of Jim Bailey for state representative of the 87th District. We believe that Bailey will represent the citizens of our district well. Bailey has strong family values, is of good moral char­ acter and is ethical in his decision making. We feel confident he will bring these char­ acteristics with him to Lansing. The citizens of this district are fortunate to have a man like Bailey to hear their voic­ es concerning state politics. Wc arc putting our faith and trust that he will continue to keep family values at the forefront of his decisions. We believe that Bailey has the ability, work ethic and commitment to be an out­ standing state representative. Please join us in supporting Bailey as state representative of the 87th District. Tim and L on Johnston, Hastings NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWN­ ERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: That the following is a proposed Ordinance which was received for first reading by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township at its regular meeting held on July 12. 2000. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 80 EFFECTIVE KIGHT (8) DAYS AFTER PUBLICA­ TION AFTER ADOPTION An Ordinance to amend the Rutland Charter Townsh-p Zoning Ordinance by amending Subsection 19 05 (2) (b) ol Article XIX of said ordinance, to provide for a penalty: to provide for the severability ol any part of said Ordnance; to establish an effective date and to repeal all other ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I AMKNPMPiT TO ARTICLE XIX ■ SUBSEC­ TION 1S.M (2) (Bl OF THE RUTLAND-CHAPTERJrQWNSHlJELZQNlMQ_QRDlNANCE Subsea»n 19 05 (2) (b) INSTITUTIONAL of Article XIX of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is repealed and a new subsection 19 05 (2) (b) is adopted to read as follows: 12.05 TABLE .Qf_ PARKING REQUIREMENTS. 2 Institutional ■ b. Churches. Temples or Houses of Worship ■ One (1) space for each three (3) seats, maximum seating capacity in the mam unit of worship ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION REMAIN THE SAME SECTION II • PENALTY Any violation of this Ordinance shall be punished by a line nol to exceed $500 00 plus costs and/or confinement m the County Jail for a term not to exceed ninety (90) days In addition, the Township specifi­ cally reserves the nght and shall have the authonty to proceed in any court of competent jurisdiction for the purpose of obtaining an injunc­ tion. restraining order or other appropriate remedy to compel compli­ ance with this Ordinance SECTION III - SEVERABILITY This Ordnance and the various parts, sections subsections provi­ sions. sentences and clauses are several If any part of this Ordinance is found to be unconstitutional of invalid. it is declared that the remain­ der of this Ordinance shall be affected thereby SECTION IV EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCE This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after publication after adoption All Ordinances or parts ol Ordinances m conflict herewith are repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that sad Ordinance wiD be considered for adoption by the Townsh-p Board at their regular meeting to be field at the Rutland Charter Township Hall on August 9. 2000. commencing at 700 pm ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 616-948-2194 Hastings Mfg. net income up 70 percent Hastings Manufacturing Company has announced comparable sales and earnings performance and improved margins in the second quarter ended June 30. Hastings reported net income of S511362, or $0.68 per diluted share, on net sales of $18.5 million in the first six months of 2000, compared with net income of $301315, or $0.39 per dilute share, on net sales of $18.7 million in the first six months of 1999. Net income improved 70 percent for the six-month period, reflecting improved gross margin and higher operating income. Gross margin improved to 31 percent of the first half of 2000. versus 28 percent in the yearago period. Hastings said operating income grew 51 percent to $1.2 million for the first six months of 2000, primarily reflecting the increase in gross margins. "Wc arc encouraged that we have been able to improve margins while also improv­ ing our manufacturing processes," said Mark R.S. Johnson, co-chicf executive offi­ cer. “These improvements, combined with the absence of the various production issues that negatively affected (he company's financial results in 1999, should result in improved cash flow for the remainder of 2000. Additionally, our joint venture compa­ ny, Casitc Intraco, LLC, has introduced newautomotive additive products that are allow­ ing us to leverage the respected Casite brand name. Wc expect Casite will have a positive impact on our results in 2000. “We need to build on the momentum wc arc creating. Wc arc determined to maintain our levels of productivity and profitability through lean manufacturing principles, and v.iii continue to focus on additional sales opportunities in the second half of 2000." The local manufacturer of piston rings and other automotive products reported net income of $228,811, or .31 cents per diluted share, on net sales of $9.6 million in the sec­ ond quarter of 2000, compared with net income of $255,572, o 33 cents per diluted share, on net sales of $9.7 million in the sec­ ond quarter of 1999. Hastings said increased export sales in the second quarter helped offset decreased vol­ ume of its private brand and original equip­ ment products and lower sales in the Cana­ dian aftermarket. Second-quarter sales to the domestic aftermarket were comparable to the year-ago period. “Despite lower sales figures, I im pleased with the progress wc made in the second quarter of 2000," said Andrew F. Johnson, co-chief executive officer of Hastings Man­ ufacturing. “We have been focused on adapting-our sales and marketing strategy to match changes in the marketplace. Like­ wise, wc continue to focus our manufactur­ ing to improve efficiency and meet cus­ tomer expectations for quality and delivery.” Hastings’ gross margin improved to 30.8 percent in the second quarter, compared with 29.4 percent in last year's same period. As such, gross profit increased 3 percent to $3.0 million in the second quarter of 2000, versus the same period a year-ago, despite the lower sales level. This gain reflects improvements in operating processes and the absence of charges incurred during 1999 to fund the initial converion to lean manu­ facturing. Operating income decreased 3 percent versus the year-ago period, due to a 4.8 per­ cent increase in operating expenses. Hast­ ings attributed the risen in expenses to increases in performance-based personnel costs, employee training and insurance costs. Legal and professional fees also increased over the second quarter of 1999 due to the class-action lawsuit brought by the company’s retirees. The company has denied any wrongdoing in this suit, and intends to defend it and any related class certification. “The investments we made last year to improve processes, reduce scrap and enhance efficiency are helping us toward the transition into a *’ean manufacturing’ envi­ ronment," Johnson said. "Our gross profit margin has returned to our historic levels, and our focus on cost-management has helped Hastings post sharply higher prof­ itability in the first half of 2000” Hastmgs Manufacturing Company serves the automotive parts market with piston rings, mechanics’ specialty tools and addi­ tives for engines, transmissions and fuel systems. The piston rings and mechanics* specialty tools, available under the “Hast­ ings" brand name, are marketed primarily through independent warehouse distribu­ tors, retailers, and on a limited basis, direct to original equipment manufacturers. The additives products available under the “Casitc" brand name are marketed through the Casite Company, a joint venture that markets both directly and through indepen­ dent representatives. Canadian distribution of all products is handled through a wholly owned subsidiary, Hastings, Inc., located in Barrie, Ontario. During 1999, Hastings Inc. began to distrib­ ute and administer products for other U.S. based suppliers into the Canadian marke:. These products complement the current pis­ ton ring offering as to both distribution channels and customer base. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 3. 2000 - Page 17 Three vie for supervisor in Hastings Township Next Tuesday's primary race will de­ termine who will be the next Hastings Township Supervisor. There arc no Democrats running for the position, so the winner among the three candidates running on the Republican primary ticket will be uncontested in November. The candidates are seeking to take the place of Dick Thomas, who is retiring as supervisor after 16 years. Those candidates include Jim Brown. 62. of 810 Indian Hills; Kenneth Langford. 53. of 999 Barber Road; and Theresa Lancaster, 36. of 1265 Barber Road. Teresa Lancaster is a medical recep­ tionist at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She is married and has two children. She is a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School who has lived in Hastings Township most of her life. She was treasurer of the Southeastern PTO for two years. She wants to be supervisor, she said, because "I live in the township and want to see things go well in the township and the community here." Kenneth Langford is a retired Michi­ gan State Police trooper who runs his own business. Langford Investigations. He graduated from Knock High School in Saxonburg, Pa., in 1964, attended Geneva College in Pennsylvania for two years, and graduated from the Michigan State Police Training Academy in 1968. He worked at the Jackson and Juinsing state police posts from 1968 to 1975. In 1975 he was one of the original troopers to be assigned to the new state police post in Hastings. He held that position until his retirement in 1993. While in Lansing he participated in the annual Pigs vs. Freaks charity football game, and when he came to Hastings started a similar event here. Proceeds from the game were given to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. While in Hastings he was a member of the Kiwanis until the early 1980s. As a trooper he received several hon­ orable mention meritorious awards and was presented a "blockade award” for apprehending an armed robber during a blockade. He took courses at the University of North Florida and the Northwest Traffic Institute in Advanced Accident Michigan Radar Task Force, and was a radar instructor for the Hastings post. Jim Brown is owner and president of Dowl-It Co. of Hastings, which manufac­ tures woodworking tools and accessories, and Gemar Properties, which builds and leases commercial and industrial real estate in the Hastings area. He is a lifelong resident of Barry County. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1956 and spent three years in the army. He is co-chair of the "Our Ltbrary-Our Community Legacy" fund-raising cam­ paign for a new Hastings Library. He is a board member of the Barry County Hu­ mane Society, the Animal Awareness Trust of Barry County, and the Michigan Fiber Festival. He is a member of the Hastings Downtown Development Authority and a member of Project 2000, a group formed to design, raise funds, and help build a new animal shelter in Barry County. He serves as a docent at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary in Hickory Corners and the Frank Lloyd Wright Meyer May House in Grand Rapids. He is also a professional pyrotechnician for Fireworks by Grucci of Long Island. New York. In the past he has served as scout master for Troop 178, as District Scout Activities Chairman. cud as a member of the Eagle Scout Review Committee. The supervisor candidates were asked three questions: 1) How do you feel about the library millage? 2) What do you think needs to be done to come to an equitable agreement between the city and township over sewer and water services? 3) Why should voters choose you? Their answers were as follows: Lancaster 1) MILLAGE: "With our library being so small. I think it’s probably a well-de­ served thing that needs to be taken care of." 2) SEWER AND WATER: "I’m not familiar with that particular issue. I'm go­ ing in open-minded. I'm willing to learn and do the best job I can." 3) WHY YOU: "I want to see the Leader in Miles Z Years in a Row Michigan Slate University's Accident Reconstruction School, becoming a cer­ tified accident reconstructionist. He was a breathalyzer operator, served on the _ NOW HIRING The Hastings Area School System is hiring classroom paraprofessioncis, food service workers, _ TTTT1 ' S1.000 Sign-on Bonus for Exp Company Drivers Tooms Start 46C Benefits Wc ve got ALU the Bells & Whistles’ Owner Ooarators substitute bus drivers and Solos 83C substitute custodians. Please make Tooms 88c application at the Superintendent's Lease Purchase Program available Office located at 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, Ml 49058, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Experienced Drivers 1-811-441-4314 Owner Operators 1177-1418815 Graduate Students 1 108 331-6428 Tuesday, August 8 is Primary Election Theresa Lancaster township run in a fair and honest way and I plan on dedicating my time to it." Langford 1) MILLAGE: "Expanding the use of the library is something this community has needed for a long time.” 2) SEWER AND WATER. " Most of it depends on economic issues — which is the best way to go but 'Iso the most economical." 3) WHY YOU: "I've served the people of Michigan for 25 years and served Hastings Township for the last 19 years. I know a lot cf the issues people have in this area. There are some issues that really have not been brought up as far as I'm aware. One of BIE luncheon set for Aug. 23 The 18th annual Business-IndustryEducation (B-i-E) meeting will be held at noon Wednesday. Aug. 23. in the Hastings High School cafeteria. The meeting is co­ sponsored by the Hastings Area School System and the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. All residents of the community are wel­ come to attend the event, which will fea­ ture a presentation by Lou Rabaut, an at­ torney with the Grand Rapids law firm Warner, Norcross & Judd, which special­ izes in employment law. Rabaut is a fre-1 quent writer and speaker about such topics as business leadership, dealing with diffi­ cult employees, and workplace violence. He is a board member of the Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation and the Franciscan Life Process Center. He is a high school hockey coach and served as the president of the Grand Rapids Amateur Hockey Association and as chairperson of the Grand Rapids City Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Rabaut's wife, Lynn, is a member of the Grand Rapids City Commission. The annual B-I-E meeting has served as the official "school-community kick-ofF of the new school year for the past 17 years, and presents the opportunity for the com­ munity's residents and school staff mem­ bers to focus on how to work together for the benefit of the community's young peopie. Lunch will be served at the meeting, so the price of admission is $6 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or in advance at the administration office of the Hastings Area School System, the Hastings High School office, the Chamber of Commerce office, and the offices of J-Ad Graphics and WBCH Radio. HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP QUALITY CAR CLEANING HILL COOK fa /fate fat... PR OVEN EXPERIENCE Bill will be there with... • Proven leabersiue: • Proven ABILITY! • Proven COIJ IJ I 4 VJ I WtTF • Bill luis been a life long resident of Barry County. He and his family have been part-time residents of Hope Township for over 30 years and full-time since 1998. • Bill and his wife, Irene, have been married over 31 years. • Bill has served the citizens of Barry County in various elected and volunteer posilions for over 30 years. • Bill served our country as an officer in the United States Army during the 1960’s, returning to Barry County in 1969. • Bill and Irene have been business owners in Barry County for over 30 years. Bill will be there with ACCOUNTABILITY: FACT: Your current county board of commissioners DOES NOT re­ spond to citizens’ questions or comments. When elected. I will represent YOIT I will vote to cud the cur­ rent adversarial practices by the commissioners and see to it that citizens and organizations regain their right to communi­ cate with their representatives. As your representative. 1 will vote For meetings that allow working voters a chance to attend meetings. I would also be in favor of meetings held in different areas of the county, encour­ aging more county-wide representation and input. Vote... 10% DISCOUNT ON COMP. INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR DETAILING. Gary Newell WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLYMER SEALANT. DE-TARING , WASHING , WAXING . BUFFING VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO, MOTOR CLEANING. COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc. PICKUP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA Be a loyal citizen and VOTE! 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. PAID FOR BY JUSTINE MC LEAN. 502 W CUNTON. HASTINGS 616 / 945-5607 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E. W. BLISS FACT: The current board of commissioners continues to use the OUTDATED committee and MICRO-MANAGEMENT SYSTEM in­ stead of performing as policy makers. Hie committee system is expensive to taxpayers and is not used by the more modern and up-to-date units of government. I am in favor of implementing, for the benefit of the citizens of Barry County, the more modern form of governmental management. FACT; Your present commissioners FAILED THE CITIZENS of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and ’Vater Authority. As your elected representative, I will sec that your rights arc pro­ tected when obligations arc accepted by the county on your behalf. Bill will be there with Bill believes in looking ahead and planning for the future COMMERCIAL FOREST HEARING DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOREST MANAGEMENT DIVISION STATE OF MICHIGAN Bill belieres in and supports individual rights. NC act E OTJUBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELP TO DETERMINE WHETHER THF LANDS HEREAFTT R DESCRIBED ARE ELIGIBLE FOR LISTING UNDER PART 511 OF ACT 451. PA ISM. AS AMENDED (COMMERCIAL FORESTk T*wW Rxtv Set. SnMrrldou___________ _________________ ____________________________ ________ _____________________________ dim 02N 1O« Nl/2 OF 3*1/4 EXCEPT A STRIP 165 FT RIDE WW ACROSS SAID PARCEL ANO 31/2 OF HW1/4 EXCEPT A PARCEL IM THE NV CORNER DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE NE CORNER OF THE SE1/4 CF THE NVl/4 OP SAID SECTION. RUNNING THENCE VEST PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 133 FT. THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 133 FT. THENCE EAST 133 FT TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LIKE OF SAID SECTION, THENCE NORTH 133 FT TO THE FOB AND ALSO A STRIP OF LAND 165 FT VIDE RUNNING IN A NE'LY AND SM'LT DIRECTION ON. OVER AND ACAC IS THE Nl/2 OF THE SV1/4 AND THE 51/2 OF THE NV1/4 OF SAID SECTION I. T2N. B10*. THE CENTER LINE OF 3AXD STRIP DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 100 FT VEST OF THE SE CORNER OF THE SV1/4 OF THE SV1/4 AND RUNNING THENCE NE'LY TO A POI! .’ 133 FT SOUTH OF AND 133 IT VEST OF THE NE CORNER OF THE SE1/4 OF THE N*l/4 OF SAID SECTION 9 AND SAID LINE EXTENDED TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE MONTH LINE OF THE 31/2 OF THE Nl/4 OF SAID SECTION I, EXCEPT THE 133 FT PARCEL ABOVE DESCRIBED, IT BEING THE INTENTION TO EXCEPT A PARCEL OF LAND 133 FT SQUARE IN THE NE CORNER OF THE 3E1/4 OF THE NV1 4 OF SAID SrcriON, TOGETHER VITH A STRIP 165 PT VIDE RUNNING FROM SAID SQUARE PARCEL SV’LY ACROSS THE Sl/2 OF THE NV1/4 AND THE Nl/2 OF THE SV1/4 OF SECTION t, T2N, R10* 02* 10* 01 El/2 OF NE1/4, Nl/2 OF SE1/4 community." 2) SEWER AND WATER: "Both sides would have to come to a realization that ’he extension of these services would have to financially benefit both parties. It has to be an equitable situation for both entities financially." 3) WHY YOU: "Because, besides being able to take care of normal day-to-day business, I believe I could take a look at the long-run situation and hopefully steer the township toward a direction that would better serve it in the long term. I just think we need more long-range vision than government has had over the years. Being in business myself, I know the consequences of not being solvent. I believe government should be held accountable financially, and I think the people should have the last say as to what they’re willing to pay for and go from there." JECTED rc]>eated requests for evening meetings from the citizens. Voting the Republican Ticket? Ot Kenneth Langford EALTi Your present Barry County Commissioners have RE­ You vote an all Democrat or all Republican Ticket Only. State Representative Jim Brown them is a first responder program. A lot of townships have it. Hastings Township docs not." Langford explained that first responders are people specially trained in first aid who are often able to get to the scene of a medical emergency prior to the arrival of an ambulance and paramedics and are able to stabilize many medical situations. Langford said another issue is law en­ forcement coverage in the township. The township currently contracts with the Barry County Sheriffs Department, he said. "That would have to be looked at to see what kind of services are being provided to this township." Brown 1) MILLAGE: "I think it should be passed. I think it's a bargain for what people will get. It’s something that the whole community can make use of and will be a very valuable asset to our Bill MlfTflf in proper zoning and land use dcvclo|nncnt. Rill hclicrcw that land taxation is a regressive tax and an unfair burden on propertv owners. service: Commander, United States Army Vietnam Era Veteran American Legion Post No. 45 Elected Delegate Republican State Convention Elected Hastings City Council. 16 years Twice Elected Mayor. City of Hastings Elected President Rotan1 Workforce Development Board, executive Ixiard and treasurer • City/County Airport Committee, member • Zoning Board of Appeals, member • YMCA Trustee and Youth Soccer Coach • Chamber of Commerce Board of Director • College Graduate • Eagle Scout • • • • • • • • VOTE BILL COESTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 - TUESDAY. AUG. 8 160.00 RITLLXD CH1RTER. HOPE & A PORTION OF BARRY TOWNSHIPS Paid lor by Bill Cook for Commissioner Committee. 152 W. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49050. �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 3. 2000 Townships to have contests on primary election ballot There are several key races at the township level in next Tuesday's primary election. The races in Hastings and Rutland townships arc outlined elsewhere in this edition of the Banner, as are contests in Yankee Springs, Irving and Castleton townships. In Castleton, longtime Super­ visor Justin Cooley is being challenged by former County Board Chairman Orvin Moore in a rematch of 1996. Most recently, Brad Carpenter has joined the fray in Carlton Township as a write-in candidate for supervisor. He is running against incumbent Republican David Kaiser. The following is a rundown of the can­ didates who filed for offices by town­ ships. with a (D) denoting a Democrat and an (R) denoting a Republican. All township boards except Rutland, Thor­ napple and Hastings have a supervisor, a clerk, a treasurer and two trustees. The three charter townships have four trustees. Those who have an asterisk next to their names are incumbents: Assyria Township — Republicans •Michael Boles and Clyde W. Morgan for supervisor, ’Democrat Deborah S. Massimino for clerk; Republican •Niannc A. Jarrard, treasurer; and Republicans Dale Allen Augustine and Kenneth R. Morgan and Democrat Etheleen G. Neubaum for the two open trustee seats. • Baltimore Township — Supervisor, George W. Cullers (R) and ’Shirley J. Drake (D); Clerk, ’Tracy Mitchell (R); Treasurer, ’Margaret M. Keagle (R); Trustees, Mark Hewitt (R), David Soya (R) and ’James M. Rhodes (R). • Barry Township (All Republicans, except Dmocratic Trustee candidate Wes Knoellenburg) — Supervisor, •Richard D. Barnum; Clerk ’Debra NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: that the following is a proposed Ordinance which was received for first reading by the Township Board of Rutland Charier Township at its regular meeting held on July 12. 2000 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP RECREATIONAL TRAILWAY ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 69 ADOPTED:_______________ EFFECTIVE: __________________ An Ordinance to protect the public health safety and welfare through the regulation of recre­ ational trartways by providing definitions; providing regulations regarding trailways; providing owner and operator responsibility; providing sanctions, providing severability; providing for the repeal of ordinances in conflict and for an effective date. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS Section 1 Definitions Whenever used in this ordinances, the terms in this section have the meaning that follow: ’Owner* includes the title holder, land contract vendee and lessee •Recreational Trailway* or ’trailway’ is a land corridor that features a trail capable of accommo­ dating a variety of public recreational uses upon which the public is permitted to engage in recre­ ational hiking, waking, beydtng and other recreational activities and which may or may not extend through more than one municipal entity. •Residential Property* is any real property upon which a single or multifamily residence or an apartment building or buildings is located, regardless of zoning drstnet. ’Screening' is an opaque separation between the trailway and abutting residential property which is intended to limit visual contact between the two properties and to create a strong impres­ sion of spatial separation. A screen shall be opaque in all seasons of the year. A screen shall be composed of a hedge, fence, wall, landscape berm, planted vegetation or existing vegetation or a combination thereof which is opaque from the ground to the height of at least (6) feet. SftCilfiDLlI Dewey-Perry, Treasurer. ’Judith E. Wooer; Trustees. ’Roger N. Turner Jr., and Wesley Kahler. • Carlton Township (All Republican Incumbents) — Supervisor David Kaiser, Clerk Wilma Daniels, Treasurer Marlene Forman and Trustees Cary Smith and Gary VandeCar. • Castleton Township (All Republi­ cans) — Supervisor, ’Justin Cooley and Orvin H. Moore; Clerk, ’Loma N. Wil­ son. Treasurer. ’Loretta M. Pixley and Trustees, ’Patricia Baker-Smith and •David H. Dcmond. • Hope Township — Supervisor, •Patricia Albert (R) and John Hosier (D); Clerk, ’Linda Eddy-Hough (R); Treasurer, ’Arlene A. Tonkin (R); Trustees. ’Roger D. Adams (R) and •John S. Woods (R). • Johnstown Township — Supervisor, •Barbara Earl (R) and Robert L. Mack (R); Clerk, ’June ?. Doster (R); Trea­ surer, Terry Garrison (R) and Karmen K. Nickerson (R); Trustees, Karen Doster (R), Kimberly Earl (D). ’Deanna M. Powell (R) and Jeffrey T. Warren (R). • Maple Grove Township (All Republi­ cans) — Supervisor, ’Rod Crothers; Clerk, ’Susie Butler; Treasurer, Darla Cady; Trustees Gale P. Wetzel and Jim Heyboer. • Orangeville Township — Supervisor, •John Gates (D) and Lee Cook (D); Clerk, ’Darlene Harper (D); Treasurer, Kathy Woodman (D); Trustees, ’Fred Lewis (D), ’James Kahlio and Linda Blackmore (R). • Prairievlle Township — Supervisor, Teresa Miller (R) and Mark Doster (R); Clerk, ’Normajean Campbell-Nichols (D); Treasurer, Sheri L. Armintrout (R); Trustees, ’Mary Ann Herzog (D), Lloyd S. Goyings (R), Rebecca Gray (R) and Deborah A. Holtman (D). Parks Commis­ sion candidates, all Republicans, are Robert Kull, Bonnie Rathbun and Susan K. Williams. • Thomapple Township (All Republi­ cans) — Supervisor, ’Don Boysen; Clerk, ’Donna M. Stagray; Treasurer, •Shirley Eaton; Trustees, ’William R. Getty, ’Walter Eavey, ’Michael B. Kel­ ley and Susan J. Vlictsra. • Woodland Township (All Republi­ cans) — Supervisor, ’Douglas L. MacKenzie; Clerk, ’Cheryl Allen; Trea­ surer, ’Nancy L. Potter; Trustees, Gary A. Smith, ’Tim Allen, ’Duane Bump and Denny Sauers Jr. Regulations No Recreational Trailway shall be permitted, used, constructed, maintained or extended within Rutland Charter Township except in conformity with the following regulatory provisions A) The portion of a trailway intended for hiking, walking, bicycling or other travel, shall be paved or covered with compacted gravel or crushed stone B) No motorized vehicles shall be permitted on a trailway with the exception of motorized wheel­ chairs or emergency vehicles. C) Where property that is part of a trailway system intended for hiking, walking, bicycling or other travel is located within 75 feet of a residence, the area shall be screened and/or fenced as required by subsection D of this ordinance D) The trailway owner shaH provide screening as defined herein along any portion of the trail­ way which is located within 75 feet of any home. Such screening shall be located upon trailway property and shall be placed within six feel of the residential property line. Screening consisting ot existing vegetation, planted vegetation and topographical characteristics ol the land or a comt/nation thereof shall be permitted only upon finding that it satisfies the intent and purpose of the km,ting visibility of the trailway from a residential property by the Township Board. The Township Board may consult the Township Planning Commission tor advice and assistance in administrat­ ing this subsection. E) Directional signs shall be permitted along the trailway and shall be constructed out of either stone, wood or metal or a combination thereof. No electrical or neon signs shall be permitted along the trail. F) Signs requesting the traitway users to respect the peace and quiet of abutting property own­ ers shall be placed at all entranceways to the trailway. Said signs shall be constructed out of either stone, wood or metal or a combination thereof. G) Trash receptacles shall be provided and maintained by the property owner. The trailway owner shall keep the trailway and screening dear of refuse and litter. H) The trailway shall not be used one-half hour after sunset nor one-half hour before sunrise, and the trailway owner shall limit and post the hours of operation of the trailway accordingly. There also will be a number of ballot proposals for township voters to decide in the Aug. 8 primary across Barry County. two, two-mill levies, one for general police protection, the other for general fire protection. The first year of the levy, if passed, is expected to generate about $130,909 for each millage. • Carlton Township — A one-half mill levy for six years for operations of the Freeport District Library. If passed, it would raise $43,461 in the first year. • Castleton Township — There will be three proposals, all renewals. One is a quarter of a mill renewal for four years for ambulance service, raising $10,100 in the first year, another is three-quarters of a mill for four years, raising about $30,000, for fire equipment; and the third is for a half mill, raising about $20,200 for four years, for operating the Putnam District Library. • Hastings Charter Township — There will be one proposition, a 1.6-mill levy for 10 years for library services. The levy, if approved, would generate about $77,700 in the first year. • Hope Township — Two, one-mill re­ newals. both for four years, for fire protection and cemetery maintenance and for road maintenance and read operating expenses. Both, if approved, would raise about $64,650 in the first year. • Irving Township — Two proposals, one a renewal for 1.5 mills for four years to fund fire protection; the other, for a half mill for six years to help fund Freeport District Library operations. The fire millage, if passed, would generate about $75,000 in revenue in the first year and the library millage would generate $43,461. • Maple Grove Township — A onemill renewal for fire and ambulance department equipment and a one-half mill renewal for the Putnam District Library. Both are for four years. The fire and ambulance millage would generate $25,000 in the first year. The library millage would generate $12,500. • Orangeville Township — A renewal of 1.5 mills for five years for road construction, upgrading and maintenance. The levy is expected lo generate about $108,000 in the first year. • Rutland Charter Township — A levy of 1.6 mills for 10 years for library ser­ vices. If approved, it would generate about $130,370 in the first year. • Thomapple Charter Township — A renewal of one mill, restoring a rollback from .8118 mill, for three years for general fire protection services. The millage, if approved, would raise about $146,000 in the first year. • Woodland Township — A two-mill renewal for five years ter fire, cemetery and township services. The levy would result in an estimated $83,226 in the first year. • Yankee Springs Township — A twomill proposal for three years to raise money for fire equipment The estimated amount if the levy is approved is $264,000 in the first year. PUBLIC NOTICE In compliance with Public Act 267 (1967), Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education posts this schedule of regular meetings for the 2000-2001 school year. Meetings of the Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education will be held on the second Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Location and dates as follows: August 14. 2000 September 11,2000 October 9.2000 November 13.2000 December 11,2000 January 8. 2001 February 12. 2001 March 12. 2001 April 9. 2001 May 14. 2001 June 11, 2001 Barry I.S.D.. 535 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. Michigan Star Elementary, 1900 Star School Rd.. Hastings. Michigan Delton Kellogg Elementary. 327 North Grove St. Delton, Michigan Barry I.S.D., 535 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. Michigan Barry I.S.D., 535 W. Woodlawn Ave . Hastings. Michigan Barry I.S.D., 535 W. Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings. Michigan Barry I.S.D.. 535 W. Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings. Michigan Barry I.S.D., 535 W. Woodtawn Ave., Hastings. Michigan Barry I.S.D.. 535 W Woodtewn Ave.. Hastings. Michigan Barry I.S.D.. 535 W Woodtawn Ave . Hastings. Michigan Barry I.S.D., 535 W. Woodtawn Ave.. Hastings. Michigan HOPE TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION AND CEMETERY MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general and valorem taxes within Hope Township be renewed at 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 ot taxable value) for the period of 2000 through 2003, inclusive for the purpose of fire protection and cemetery maintenance; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for these purposes, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $64,650. The following is a list, by township, of proposals that will appear on the primary election ballot. Those not listed do not have ballot issues to decide. • Baltimore Township — A five-year proposal for one mill to pay for dust con­ trol and maintenance. If passed, the millage would raise about $27,000 in the Linda Eddy-Hough, Hope Township Clerk first year. • Barry Township — The renewal of SKiloaJll Owner and Operator Responsibility The owner and any operator of a trailway shall ensure that the users of the trailway comply with the regulatory provisions of this ordinance and shall be independently responsible for any viola­ tions of said regulatory provisions. SMtlQfllV Sanctions Any person, firm, association, partnership, corporation or governmental entity who violates any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed lo be responsible for a munidpal civil infrac­ tion as defined by Michigan Statute which shall be punishable by a civil fine determined in accor­ dance with the following schedule. • • • 1 st Offense within 3-year period’ 2nd Offense within 3-year penod’ 3rd Offense within 3-year period* 4th Offense within 3-year penod’ Minimum Fine $7500 $15000 $325 00 $500 00 Maximum Fine $50000 $50000 550000 $50000 ’Determined on the basis of the date ot commission of the otfense(s). Additionally, the violator shall pay costs which may include all expenses, direct and indirect to which Rutland Charter Township has been put in connection with the municipal civil infraction. In no case, however, shall costs of less than $9.00. In addition, the Township shall have the right to proceed in any court of competent jurisdiction for the purpose of obtaining an injunction, restrain­ ing order, or other appropnate remedy to compel complraice with this Ordinance Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense Section V Severability The provisions of the within Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable and should any pro­ vision. section or part thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall only affect the particular provision, section or part thereof involved in such decision and shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of such ordinance which shall continue in full force and effect Premium Interest Checking from Hastings City Bank Make more money. Save more money. All on the servicers you use every day. 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Find out all the details by calling your local Hastings City Bank office. 4..5 1 % Airiin.il l’i i < <-iu.id<- ' i«-hl fastings t itu IBank www.hastingscitybank.com Member FDIC 'Nor nXOng Buvno.s Owm f*x wbd on pramoborW a rwQOMM, rw, CO, SPY aaccwMau or My IS. 2000 and suOfem lo cnanga mrnoul nooca tor pmonal UM and not ntondad tor buamaaa orttrtto, Maintain S25 000 mnanum dMy balanea to word tbo S25 00 monml, Mooea to. Fees may reduce earnings �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 3. 2000 - Page 19 Primary active in Rutland Barry County Commission on Aging Board member Sandy James (left) presents the 'Senior Citizen of the Year* award to 98-year-old Florence Marble. On the right is Lori Wiswell. from the Horizon's Club at Hastings City Bank, who served or. the award selection committee. Florence Marble named “Senior Citizen of the Year” Perhaps the most active township races in next Tuesday's primary will be in Rutland, where there will be lots of turnover. Among those opting not to seek re­ election are Supervisor Robert Edwards and Treasurer Blanche Munjoy. The two candidates to succeed Ed­ wards are Democrat Marlin Walters and Republican Roger Vilmont. They will meet in the Nov. 7 general election. A rundown of the other races in Rut­ land Charter Township is as follows: Treasurer Democrat Rose McMellon, 68. is the deputy clerk for Rutland Township, where she has worked for 13 years. McMellon does not agree with the Rails to Trails effort in the township, in which a recreation trail would replace the old abandoned railroad bed. "It (the Paul Henry Trail) would devas­ tate me to have it opened." she said. "We live next to the railroad. I'd hate to see [the ordinance] go any further be­ cause it would affect property that's been in our family for almost 100 years." McMellon said that the Suwcr and wa­ ter extension "has been a personality [conflict] more than anything else. I don't know if [the current board] has handled it right." "I'm very concerned about [growth in the township], too," she said. "Wc are growing so fast, there's no telling whats going to happen on M-37 and M-43. The trouble is that people don't like changes, but we know it’s coming. I'm for growth, but not so fast that wc can't handle it." McMellon said she's running in the election because her "work isn't done yet. I love my township and I just want to serve people. I know the township. We've had a lot of very bad politics out here. I feel we need to do more for the con­ stituents." Kathy Engle, 47, is the other Democrat running for treasurer. She said she feels that "the (township's) trails ordinance is a good idea. They still have an issue on whether it is zoning or policing. The policing [aspect of the ordinance) is a’good idea." church's Women's Association. The Wom­ by Elaine Gilbert en's group presented her and her daughter, Assistant Editor the late Ruth Miller, with an Honorarium At the age of 95, Florence Marble was in 1989. still volunteering her time to deliver mail Florence joined Mizpah #88, Muskegon to the residents of Thomapple Manor medi­ in 1929, the nomination said, and she be­ cal care facility. came affiliated with Hastings Chapter #7 Now in her 98th year, Florence has been Order of the Eastern Star in 1934, serving selected "Senior Citizen of the Year," an as treasurer for four years, marshal for award sponsored by the Barry County seven years and soloist for several years. Commission on Aging. She also served on committees that needed COA Board member Sandy James pre­ her help. Florence attended Grand Chapter sented the award and told the audience that for 15 years and received a life membership "...Florence maintains her own apartment, in 1967 and a 50-ycar pin in 1980. where she enjoys her card group, birthday A native of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, club and following college and professional Florence was bom in Bessmer on Dec. 12, basketball. She was, after all, the captain 1901. She later moved with her family to of her girls' high school team!" Muskegon Heights, where she graduated Florence was nominated by her son-in­ from high school in 1922. After gradua­ law Ken Miller and friends Mary Pennock. tion, she worked as a cost clerk and book­ Joan Venner and Marjory Richards. In their keeper in the Muskegon area until 1926. nomination, thev said, "To be 98 years When Florence and her small daughter young is not an issue for an active lady Ruth came to Hastings to visit Florence's like Florence. Truly she has proven the sister, she liked the city so much that she adage, 'you are only as young as you feel.' she said. decided to make Hastings their home. Flo­ But, she is still very active in her different In the issue of extending city water rence went to work in the offices of Hast­ organizations and very keen to what is go­ and sewer to the township, which now is ings Manufacturing Co in 1929 and stayed ing on...Wc feel her involvement in the in litigation, Engle said, "It seemed that until she retired on the last day of 1966. different organizations has benefited the the board was trying lo protect our inter­ She worked in the IBM and engineering de­ community. ests. I didn't notice anything they were partments. "...She has a very good sense of humor doing out of line." In 1934, Florence married Fay Marble, and always looks on the bright side of life. Growth in Rutland Township, she said, who owned the former Standard Gas Sta­ She is always doing for others," they said. requires that, the board "always be look­ on the comer of State and Michigan Siii6P‘1965, Florence has volunteered r” > ing at the total picture, how it would af­ streets. 2,100 hours of her time knitting baby fect the township as a whole and taking Florence has three grandsons, six great­ bonnets and booties for the newborn at a look at the township plan [for devel­ grandchildren and five great-great-grandchil­ Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was opment]." dren. given a Life Membership Award by the Engle is an active member of the "One neat thing about Florence, each hospital this spring. Barry Area Chamber of Commerce, and Sunday evening she sits down at her type­ In addition to delivering mail at Thor­ writer and writes to her grandson in Texas, works as a public accountant. napple Manor, Florence brightened the days "My accounting experience and my keeping the family posted on her activi­ of residents by taking the time to visit accounting knowledge," she said, would ties," the nomination said. with them. make her qualified for the position. "It Florence is the second person to receive "She knew how lonely it can be being a seemed like a position (hat I would fit the Senior Citizen of the Year Award. resident at a nursing home, as her husband in," she said, "I could serve the township Kensinger Jones of Hastings was the first. Fay was at Tendercare for several years be­ in the best way [as treasurer)." The award highlights the contributions fore he passed away (in 1988) " the nomi­ The winner in the primary race be­ made by persons age 60 and older to civic nation said. tween McMellon and Engle will face and social life and focuses on the positive "Florence has been extremely active in Republican Sandra Greenfield in the benefits of growing older. the Hastings area with many organiza­ Nov. 7 general election. "We honor older adults ever year through tions," James told the audience. "She was a Clerk our Volunteer Recognition Program." charter member of the Hastings Business & Republican incumbent Robin COA Executive Director Tammy PenningProfessional Women's organization, servMcKenna, 43, is seeking re-election. ing as president for one term. She continlon McKenna said she "has concerns with ues to remain active with that group and the zoning requirements" contained in received their Woman of Achievement award in 1997." For more than 27 years, Florence worked diligently as a member of the Thomapple Garden Club. She served on the club's The following Township proposal will appear on the August planting committees for Charlton Park and 8. 2000 Primary batlot. Hastings' parks. She helped with the club Greens Sale, telephone committee, flower Shall th© 15 mill tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes with­ show. Remembrance Committee, the in Baltimore Township imposed under Article IX. Sec. 6 of the County Fair Flower Show and more. Michigan Constitution be increased for sa»d Township by 1 mffl She is still very active in the First Pres­ ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) tot the period of 2000 through 2004 inclusive for Dust Control and Pood maintenance; byterian Church of Hastings. Over the and shall the Township levy such increase in millage tor said pur­ years, she sang in the choir, served as a pose. thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $27,000'’ deacon for six years, helped with the rum­ Tracy Mitchell. Baltimore Township Clerk mage sales and has been active in the BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP ELECTORS CASTLETON TOWNSHIP ELECTORS The following Township proposal will appear on the August 8. 2000 Primary ballot. Robertson said that the taxes to cover the sewer and water extension between Hastings and Rutland should be shared. "I think we should split them, that would be a fair assessment," she said. Robertson mentioned that a situation that arose at a meeting earlier this sum­ mer over a rczoning request prompted her to want to "have a voice to make a differenvc" in how the township is run. Handling the growth that is projected for Rutland Township will require that the new board "follow the plan that we had mapped out [by the planning com­ mission in 1996]." Robertson is a full-time homemaker. The winner of the race between Robertson and McKenna will face Democrat Kathy Hansford in the Nov. 7 general election. Trustees Five Democrats are seeking their par­ ty's nominalionin the primary to be on the ballot for the four open seats in the Nov. 7 general election. Jim Harness, 50, has lived in Rutland for a year and a half, but his background in science and his commitment to the community prompted him to run for a scat on the Township Board. Harness' occupation is as a chief sci­ entist for Mettler-Toledo Bohdan. He also belongs to a number of scientific or­ ganizations, including the American As­ sociation for the Advancement of Sci­ ence (AAS), the American Chemical Society and the Society of Bimoiecular Screening. His reason for running is not based on any particular issue, but has more to do with his interest in serving his commu­ nity. "I have a been a member of a number community boards and thought that I could help Rutland," Hamess said. "My background and experience could bring something new to the Township Board." Hamess said he is not sure how they should handle the growth that is pro­ jected for Rutland until examining the situation t little bit further. "Not without studying the makeup of the township, where the primary growth will be and what the needs of that growth will be," Hamess explained. "Part of the reason (Hamess decided to run) is I am a very community-oriented person." Gary Moore Sr., 49, has lived in Barry County his entire life and in Rutland Township for the past 10 years. The democrat is running for Rutland trustee because he cares about his community and its people. "I care what happens to the community and I want to be a part of it," Moore said. "There are a lot of people running who care." Moore says the sewer and water exten­ sion issue in the township should eventu­ ally be resolved. "It's going to happen sooner or later," Moore said. "The development is going to have to go to sewer... it's going that way. As far as paying for it, they're going to have to get it together." Moore is a builder/re model er by pro­ fession. He is also actively involved in the Elks and the American Association of Retired People (AARP). His reason for seeking his office is all about getting people involved in the township doings. "Yes, I want to gel people into the of­ fice and be a bigger part of the town­ ship," Moore said. "To be a part of what's going on. People should be involved." Moore says that there is no way lo stop growth but there is a way to make sure the growth does not hinder the area. "There's going to be development; We just have to control it," Moore said. As far as the Paul Henry Trail is con­ cerned, Moore says he favors it as long as it is done correctly. "i don't have a problem with the trail as long as it's regulated," Moore said. "Il's meant for fun... not to be a problem." Moore served on the planning and zon­ ing board for six years. He says that he wants "people to come out and vote and participate." Jan Nichols, 54, says she is satisfied with the new trails ordinance Rutland Charter Township plans to adopt. "I think that we need some ordinances on it to protect the homeowners and the people using the trail," Nichols said. She also believes that the sewer and water extension is needed. "I think it’s going to go through and I feel they need it because of the indus­ try," Nichols explained. The area cosmetologist does not hold any civic appointments, but is a volun­ teer in 4-H. She mentioned that one of her reasons for running ir to keep a watchful eye on how the land in future years will be used. "I'm just concerned with all of the land being gobbled up." Nichols said. "I want to be involved more in the decision mak­ ing for the land use. Every lime you turn the comer, there's a farm being eaten up." Nichols is life-long resident of the area and has lived in Rutland for roughly 40 years. She has three children and two grandchildren. Her mother, Mary Lin­ derman, was a clerk in the township dur­ ing the 1960s and 1970s. As far as the area’s growth is con- See RUTLAND, continued page 22 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on August 28, 2000 st 7:90 p.m. in the Community Room ot the Courts & Law Building at 220 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration oi the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. MAP CHANGE - A-4-2000 Request to rezone property in Sec. 2 of Woodland Township (see outlined area on map). BEG N 1/4 COR SEC 2 T4N R7W TH S 2D 7M 22S W 1298 08 FT TO N R/W CAO RR. TH N 54D 31M 9S W 2272 91 FT. TH S 89D 20M 2S E 1153.69 FT. TH S 278 FT. TH E 156.7 FT TH N 278 FT. TH S 89D 20 M 2S E 588 67 FT FT TO POB Woodland Twp CARLTON TOWNSHIP ELECTORS The following Township proposal will appear on the August PROPOSAL NO. 1 Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX. Paragraph 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Castleton Township be renewed at 1/4 mil ($ 25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 4 (four) years. 2001 through 2004 inclu­ sive for ambulance equipment; and shall the Township levy such renewal in mtlloQe for said purpose thereby raising in the first yeoronedinw d $10,100? PROPOSAL NO. 2 Shall the previous voted increase m the 15 mill limitation imposed under Article IX. Paragraph 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general oa valorem faxes within Castleton Township be renewed at 3/4 mill ($.75 per $1.000 of taxable value) for the oeriod of 4 (four) years. 2001 through 2004 inclusive for fire equipment; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose thereby raising in the first year an estimated $30,300? PROPOSAL NO. 3 Shan the previous voted imposed under Article Constitution on general iownsh>p be renewed at the pending trail ordinance. McKenna said the sewer and water dispute has been "a lot of hard work" for the board. "We have to get it con­ cluded," she said. ”1 think we have to *pay for our share of it. They'll determine what's fair." Township growth and zoning issues, McKenna said, need to be reviewed "in­ dividually" by the board. "We need to look at land use and growth and try to get a plan... that benefits everybody then go with it and work with it." McKenna is a full-time homemaker. "This [position) lets me work around that. I felt that there's a lot more to do. I wanted to continue because I’ve worked with the township for seven years and there's so much more to learn." McKenna said she's had five years of experience city government as well. Republican, Rene Robertson, 44. is contending for the position of clerk. Robertson said that she hasn't followed the trail ordinance debate very closely. "It sounds great [though]," she said. increase in the 15 mill fax limitation IX. Paragraph 6 of the Michigan ad valorem taxes withm Castleton 1/2 run ($ 50 per $1,000 of taxable 8. 2000 Primary ballot. FREEPORT DISTRICT LIBRARY MILLAGE FOR OPERATING LIBRARY Shall the Freeport District Library be authorized lo levy an annual tax upon oh property subject to ad valorem taxation within the district in an amount of 1/2 mill (that is #0.50 per $1.000 of tax­ able vaiuaton) to provide revenue for operation of the library for the penod of 2000 through 2005 Inclusive, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $43,461? Wilma Daniels. Carlton Township Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ELECTORS The following Township proposal will appear on the August 8. 2000 Primary ballot UBRARY MILLAGE raising m the first year an estimated $20.211 00’ Shall the previous authorized millage for the Charter Township of Rutland be increased by 1 6 mills ($ 1 60 per $ 1.000 of taxable value) lor the years 2000 through 2009 inclusive for library pur­ poses which, if levied, will ratse tn the first year of such levy an estimated $130,369 36? Lorna Wilson. Castleton lownship Clerk Robin McKenna. Rutland Charier Township Clerk value) for the period of 4 (four) years 2000 through 2003 inclu­ sive for operating the Putnam District Library ana shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for sad purpose, thereby All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in wnting. will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or taxed to (616) 948-4820 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 West Slate Street. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a m to 5 p.m (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (616) 948-4830 for further information The County of Barry will provide necessary auxi.iary aid? and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed mato.ials being considered at the meeting, to individ­ uals with disabilities at the meeting^eanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by wnting or call the following Michael Bro.vn. County Administrator. 220 West Slate Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058 - (616) 948-4891 Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 3. 2000 COURT NEWS: John Coe, 20. of Hastings, who was convicted of violating the probation he was serving on a previous larceny con­ viction, was sentenced July 20 in Barry County Circuit Court to spend 18 months to two years in prison. "He does what he wants, he has no re­ spect for the rules," said assistant Barry County Prosecutor Jeffrey Cruz. "He does not abide by probation. I think the Michigan Department of Corrections is appropriate in this case." "He's very concerned about this situa­ tion," said defense attorney Dave Kuzava. "He's asked me 'what do I need to do to get back on track?' My response was, 'quit being a screwball.' The bottom line is the fact that he's got a problem with drugs." Kuzava asked that Coe be sentenced to perform community service work in lieu of prison. "I don't argue that prison would be ap­ propriate," said Coe to Judge James Fisher. "I feel I try as hard as I can, but I can't seem to get out of it. I was commit­ ting new crimes and I go back to drugs every single time and I don't know why." Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Coe criticized substance abuse coun­ seling, saying he learned a lot about how THC affects the body. "But I never got the tools regarding what I'm supposed to do to be able to quit," he said. "I'm just as tired of being here as you are of seeing me." "It's apparent to me that you have one of the worst attitudes of anyone I've ever seen," said Fisher. "When you walk into a room, your attitude is very apparent. You don't have respect for others or for authority. "Some people find their answers in re­ lationships or spiritual beliefs," Fisher continued. "Maybe you can find the an­ swer that way yourself." Fisher told Coe that his probation agent described his attitude as "flippant" and that she noted a series of petty crimes attributed to Coe. "Another attempt on probation would be futile," said Fisher. 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Lyle Burch, 945­ 5741. \ altonal \ds READERS: SINCE MANY ADS ARE FROM OUTSIDE THE LOCAL AREA, PLEASE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUYING BEFORE SENDING MONEY. / or Sale Auto 1998 BLACK PONTIAC GRAND AM GT: I owner, in excellent condition inside & out. Power seats & windows. Char­ coal colored interior. Factory installed sunroof - CD player. $11,200. Call 616-891-7874 for more information. • Jay Allerding, 18. of Hastings was granted three years probation under the terms of the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Status, which will give him a chance to keep a felony conviction off his record. He was ordered to spend 90 days in jail, with credit for one day served, and to pay $3,198.47 restitution, plus $500 costs. Allerding was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit breaking and entering with intent to commit a larceny in connection with the theft of more than $3,000 from the safe at the Hastings Burger King April 12. Allerding was the night manager and admitted to authorities that he gave the combination to two accomplices. "Other than that, he has led a crimefree life," said Kuzava. "Hopefully, it's out of character for him and its a one­ time error." Accomplice Kurtis Canfield allegedly told authorities that Allerding helped him to break into the store in an attempt to clear the third party, who was not prose­ cuted. "This is the first I've heard that Mr. Allerding was implicated in the actual breaking and entering,” said defense at­ torney Mark Doster. "There’s no honor among thieves," said Fisher. Doster told the court that Allerding and the two other mem were smoking pot one night when they hatched the plan to get into the safe and take the money. "It was an idea that sounds good when you're stoned," said Doster. "You mean it was a case of reefer madness?" asked Fisher. Doster said /Mlerding did not receive any of the stolen money and did not ben­ efit from the crime. "He's managed to find another job and he's a likable person," said Doster. "He has a stable home environment and his mother keeps good tabs on him." • Robert Benjamin, 33, of Battle Creek, was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 158 days served on his conviction of violating probation he was serving for third offense drunk driving. He was accused of violating his proba­ tion by changing his residence and quit­ ting his job without permission of his probation agent. He was also ordered to pay $2,000 in fines and costs. BC couple caught with crack JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - Troopers making a traffic stop on Drake Road near Banfield Road July 27 arrested a Battle Creek couple for possession of crack co­ caine, according to a report by the Hast­ ings Post of the Michigan Suite Police. Troopers stopped the couple at 10:30 p.m. for allegedly driving with an inoper­ able registration plate light. According to police, Larry Frederick Andrews was found to be in possession of less than 25 grams of crack and mari­ juana. He was also allegedly driving on a suspended license. His wife, Julie Andrews, was also ar­ rested and charged with having less than 25 grams of crack cocaine, police re­ ported. The couple was arraigned on the charges and each were released on $10,000 personal recognize bond awaiting an Aug. 9 preliminary examination. Miscellaneous GUITAR/BASS LESSONS and minor instrument repair. For appt, call 616-962-2131. (Hiraiie Sale 2 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Friday & Saturday. August 4th & 5th. Friday 9-5. Saturday 9-2. 127 W. Grant St.. Hastings. 4 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: August Sth. 9am-3pm. Childrens clothes. & mi sc. 609 E. Bond. Hastings. Assault suspect located in Florida HASTINGS - A man originally thought to be connected with a reported home invasion and assault July 25 in the 400 block of East Clinton Street in Hast­ ings has been located in Florida, accord­ ing to Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. Police are still investigating the inci­ dent, in which a woman reported that an acquaintance allegedly broke into her home and struck her with an unknown object. POLICE BEAT: Man found dead in Pine Lake PARIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A 78-ycar-old man who had been reported missing Monday was found floating face down by a fisherman in Pine Lake and police are still trying to determine the cause of his death. Troopers said William Albert Sherman was last seen by his son early Sunday afternoon and that he had reportedly suffered from recent medical problems. Officers were dispatched to Sherman's home on Pine Lake Road at about 8:30 p.m. to help locate Sherman, who was found later floating near a dock. The cause of death is pending an autopsy, scheduled for yesterday (Wednesday), at the Michigan Forensics Center at Grand Rapids* Metropolitan Hospital. The results were not available at press time Wednesday and the incident remains under investigation. Delton couple arrested in drug raid PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - Police entering a Crooked I jlrr home to anest a Delton couple for suspected home invasion found 10 marijuana plants near the home and some processed marijuana Inside. The Barry County Sheriffs Department HEMP Team was assisted by the Barry Township Police and Prairieville Township police in executing the arrest warrants. "Prior information had indicated a marijuana growing operation at this location," deputies reported. "Marijuana plants with an estimated street value of $10,000 were located a short distance from the residence and confiscated.” Also found was marijuana paraphernalia. Arrested on one count each of third degree home invasion for allegedly refusing to leave a Norris Road home last month were Frank Olivarri, 41, and Sheila Olivarri, also 41. "Mr. Olivarri has two prior felony convictions and an active warrant out of Dallas, Texas, for theft," deputies said. Both suspects were arraigned Tuesday when $1,000, 10-pcrcent bonds were set. They are scheduled for Aug. 9 preliminary examinations in Barry County District Court. ' ' Police have suspects in break-in HOPE TOWNSHIP - Police are close to solving the July 26 break-in of a home in the 3000 block of Harrington Road in which a Sony Playatation and game-., Sega games, a 76-piecc Craftsman ratchet set and eight-piece wrench set were stolen. Also taken were three tackle boxes containing fishing lures. Two doors were damaged in the break-in and police have suspects, troopers said. Woman turns in daughter for stealing HASTINGS - A Hastings woman turned her 15-year-old daughter over to police July 27 after she discovered the girt had stolen a number of compact disks, cigarettes, a compact disk player and cash from vehicles parked at Pennock Hospital and the Viking Corporation. The woman discovered her daughter may have been involved in the thefts when she found the items while cleaning house, she told authorities. The girt admitted to the crimes during questioning by police. Much of the property has been returned to the owners and charges against the girl are pending at the Barry County Prosecutor's office. Man burns woman with cigarette BARRY TOWNSHIP - A 35-ycar-old Delton man was arrested and arraigned July 25 on a misdemeanor charge of domestic violence after he allegedly burned a woman's buttocks, back and groin with a cigarette July 12. The victim reported she had also been struck in the face and pushed lo the ground during an altercation between the two at the woman's home. Rene Corbett was taken into custody by Court Security Officer George Winick when Corbett appeared in District Court on another matter. He pleaded not guilty to the charge and posted a $500 bond. Corbett remains free awaiting an Aug. 8 motion hearing. Stolen car found In Lake Odessa BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - A pickup truck parked in a South Broadway Road driveway July 18 wu found the next day in Lake Odessa behind the village salt shed, according to a report by the Barry County SherifF, Department. Police said the victim’s mother had borrowed the 1982 Chevy truck and then left it in the owner's driveway unlocked with the keys in it. When Lake Odessa officer Shannon Hummel found the vehicle, the license plate was bent down. The truck was locked and no keys could be found. Police have no suspects and the incident remains under investigation. Delton man held in child molesting HOPE 1 OWNSHIP - A Delton man suspected of molesting two juveniles during the summer of 1998 was arrested July 26, said police. Kenneth Tuttle, 32, has been charged with two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct, (habitual offender,) one count of accosting a child for immoral purposes, two counts of furnishing alcohol to minors, (habitual offender), and one count of delivering a controlled substance to a minor. He was arraigned on the charges and was scheduled for a preliminary examination Wednesday. Items stolen from motor home PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A large number of items were reported stolen July 27 from an unlocked motor home parked at the owner's residence on Enzian Road, according to the Prairieville Township Police. Chief Larry Gentry said a Sea-Eagle inflatable raft with oars, a high-lift jack, a generator. Jeep top and skins, a tow bar and a trolling motor were among the items stolen from the vehicle. Electronic equipment stolen from home ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - Troopers are investigating the break-in of a home in the 6000 block of I-accy Road discovered July 27 at about 6:45 p.m. in which a large amount of electronic equipment was taken. Missing arc an amplifier, a compact disk player, video cassette recorder and 165 compact disks. The perpetrator apparently entered the home by kicking a door. Jewelry, rifle missing from area home JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A number of items have been reported stolen from a home in the 2000 block of Bristol Road, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said a jewelry box, cash and a .22 rifle were taken during the break-in of the home. The incident remains under investigation. Girl injured in jet ski crash YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSH1PA - A 14-year-oid girl was reportedly hurt Saturday when she was apparently thrown from the tube she was riding behind jet ski on Gun Lake. Very little was available at press time Wednesday, but according to preliminary reports, the girl suffered an apparent back injury and was taken to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids. The incident occurred near the Gun Lake Stale Park Campground. �The Hastmgs Banner - Thursday. August 3. 2000 - Page 21 FORUM... continued from page 3 Joint Economic Development Commis­ sion)." Herrington said he backs the Thomap­ ple Manor millage 100 percent. Herrington said he'd also like to see the County Board's numbers reduced from eight to five. "We do not need eight commission­ ers,'' he said flatly. • Randy Murphy said he grew up in Dowling and with four children knows what it's like to live within a budget. He works at Simpson Industries, but "I've never done anything political in my life." He said he would favor both day and night meetings of the board because "I don't want to limit the public. About economic development, he said, "We al) need to plan. We can't do any­ thing without planning." He said he is very much in favor of the Thomapple Manor millage. "Wc need to respect them and give them what they need." • Tom Wing, a dairy farmer from As­ syria Township, is active in the Michi­ gan Farm Bureau. "I think of Barry County as the little green county that could," he said. Wing said he would have no problem with night meetings, but does see a need for day meetings when administrators and department heads would be avail­ able. On economic development, he noted he is a member of the Economic Al­ liance Board. I I "I know it's been awful slow," he said, "but that board is going to come together soon." He suggested that the county could take over the mortgage of Thomapple Manor. District No. 8 (Prairieville Township and most of Barry Township) Rod Goebel has decided to step down after three '.erms, and two men have stepjied forward to try to succeed him. • Wayne Adam? lives in Delton, where he graduated from high school in 1959 and is a military veteran. Retired from Post Cereals, he has served as a coach in football and a starter in track, and is an avid outdoorsman. "I would approach Barry County's prob­ lems with an open mind." he said. He noted that he decided to get in­ volved in politics when the county in­ creased fees for dog licenses. He said night meetings are "immate­ rial to me because I'm retired," but he added that some day meetings are nec­ essary in order for the board to hear pro­ fessional presentations. • James Alden is a longtime Rotarian, a World War 11 veteran, a member of the American Legion and Farm Bureau and a game and bird breeder and hunting pre­ serve owner. He said his work back­ ground has been as a consultant for tech­ nical education. He also has served as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Solid Waste Committee. He said he supports night meetings "so citizens will be ?blc to attend" and sug­ gested meeting sites be moved to differ­ ent places around the county. On economic development, he said that "should have been done a long time ago." Alden said the biggest local issue in his district is the Delton Sewer and Wa­ ter Authority, but "if it fails, it will affect you" Alden also said that as a commis­ sioner, he would "fight for open spaces." The remainder of the forum was an open question-and-answer session be­ tween the audience and any of the can­ didates who chose to answer. • The community center proposal on the special election ballot Sept. II. which will include a pool, facilities for the Commission on Aging and youth ac­ tivities. Herrington said, "We need a county swimming pool, but we don't need this proposal in the format that it's being pre­ sented to the people." James said, "I do support it (the ballot proposal). It's more than a swimming pool, it's for children, families and senior citizens. This gives us the opportunity for expanded services." Wilkinson commented, "It's an excel­ lent example of inter-governmental co­ operation. But we need to separate the bricks and mortar and the money for op­ erating funds." • The county's recent purchase of four homes on one block near the old City Hall. Crisher said, "I think it's a wonderful idea if these houses are purchased and then put to good use." MacKenzie said he supports an idea of using part of the properties and facilities for a battered women's shelter, "but I don't know if these buildings would be a good location." Wilkinson, however, cautioned. "If we don't have a bigger plan in mind (for the buildings and property), we'll miss the whole idea." • Linda Watson was asked if she prof­ ited, as a real estate agent, from the county's purchase of the four residential buildings downtown and she was accused of being part of nepotism because she is related to Sandy James. She replied, I Helmet law clarified by local state police Barry County can no longer be listed as a "helmet optional area" by American Bikers Aiming Toward Education (ABATE) now that the Michigan State Police has made updates to the current law effective July 27. The law was challenged by ABATE member Michael Olinger in Barry County Circuit Court last March when a Bingham Farms attorney, Lawrence Katkowsky, successfully had Olinger's ticket overturned. "It's the first time in this stale that the law has been appealed to circuit court," said assistant Barry County Prosecutor Jeffrey Cruz in March. Judge Gary Holman agreed with Katkowsky's argument that the law was not effective because the Michigan State Police had not promulgated the rules nor held hearings on the proposed regula­ tions. At the time the case was debated lo­ cally. Cruz argued that Olinger had no standing to present an argument that the police had not formed a list of approved helmets because Olinger was not wear­ ing a helmet at all when he was ticketed in Barry County. In response to Katkowsky's victory in Barry and other counties, the Michigan State Police Thursday released the modi­ fied, administrative helmet rules. "All persons riding a motorcycle and any person less than 19 years of age op­ erating a moped on a public thorough­ fare, are required to wear a crash helmet on his or her head," the police reported received absolutely nothing from that sale." • Bill Cook was asked why he has at­ tended so few meeting of the County Board or the townships boards m his dis­ trict. He said he has had conflicts with other commitments, but has kept tabs on events and issues by reading the paper. He said he would eliminate other com­ mitments if he is elected. • James was asked why the county spent so much on large buildings and parking lots (City Hall) where there are other needs. She said the county can't af­ ford to wait until there is a need, it needs to do prudent planning, which sometimes involves buying now. • Alden spoke about the need to en­ force current local laws, such as the junk car ordinance, and cleaning up trash in the county. But Herrington maintained that Brown in his earliest years working her donated pan of his pay. Wilkinson added, "You get what you pay for. Mike is president of the Michi­ gan County Administrators Association. He is recognized statewide by his peers. When you have that kind of quality, you don't want to lose him." ■ The animal shelter, which was built by a volunteer group that squabbled often with the county over funding and loca­ tion — MacKenzie called the new build­ ing a "world class facility" with a modest cost to taxpayers (the county contributed $150,000). Citizen Bob Dwyer verbally asked MacKenzie what he personally makes as a part-time member of the Board of Commissioners. MacKenzie acknowledged that in the last year he made about $13,000 in salary and per diems and that his medi­ cal insurance costs taxpayers $700 a month. Therefore, his salary and benefits amounted to more than $21,000 in one year. "I probably make more than others simply because I'm appointed to more committees," he said. • Crisher said unification in the county is needed and that "Hastings is not looked upon as the official county seat." • MacKenzie replied to a question about the 43 percent pay increase last year for Administrator Michael Brown. He said, "I think the position is worth the salary we pay." and he contended that Barry County pays its administrator be­ low the state-wide average. "We wanted to keep him (Brown) and make him feel like he was fairly com­ pensated." Brown's salary has nearly doubled since he was hired. KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Secretary, Administrative Services. Support Staff, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Visit out website for information regarding job duties, rec nrements and benefits at www.keilogg.cc.mi.us/adminserv Letter of application addressing qualifications and detailed rdsumd must be received by 4 p.m. EDT on 08/21/00 at Administrative Services Job #827n, Kellogg Community College, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek, Ml 49017-3397. Materials may be mailed, faxed (616) 962-4290) or emailed (admservQkellogg.ee.mi.us). AA/EOE VOTE: WAYNE CURTIS Republican for 5th District Commissioner Leadership - 3+ years Maple Valley School Board 20 years co-owner Curtis Machine & Tool Finance = 2+ years Finance Committee 'Making Barry County a great place to live for my family and yours.' Paid for by Committee to Elect Wayne Curtis, 10581 Laurence Rd. Nathalie. Ml 49073 Southwest Michigan HIV Service Network Request for Application The Southwest Michigan HIV Network Region 3. Is issuing a Request for Application to provide services to persons infected with HIV/AIDS living within Barry, Berrien, Branch, Cass, Calhoun. Eaton, Hillsdale. Kalamazoo. St. Joseph and Van Buren Counties for fiscal year 2000-2001. Funding is made available through the Ryan White Care Act and Michigan Health Initiative. Application mate­ rials are available through the regional coor­ dinator Mary Macqueen at 616-373-5160. Technical assistance will be provided individ­ ually upon request of the coordinator. Questions and requests for applications can be made by calling 616-373-5160. Application Deadline August 25, 2000. on its website at www.msp.state.mi.us. "The Michigan Department of State Po­ lice has been given the legislative re­ sponsibility to approve crash helmets and to promulgate rules to implement this law." The new rule which went into effect July 27 states: "Motorcycle helmets shall meet the model specifications established by the United States Department of Transporta­ tion, National Highway Administration. These specifications, located at and identified as 'motorcycle helmets'... pub­ lished April 15, 1988, in the Federal Register... effective Oct. 3, 1988, are adopted in these rules by reference.” In other words, "they're the same as the federal standards," said Trooper San­ dra Larsen of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Printed copies of the rules, said the troopers, are available for inspection and for distribution to the public at cost at the offices of the Michigan State Police, Special Operations Division, Traffic Ser­ vices Section, 714 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing. MI 48823. "Per the Michigan Administrative code Rule R28.95I. only motorcycle helmets meeting all of the requirements of Fed­ eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218 are kgal for use in Michigan." the state police reported. Olinger could not be reiched for com­ ment Wednesday, but according to a published report. ABATE says the new regulation will be unenforceable because slate police still have to approve every helmet. Proponents of the law feel that helmets reduce the public burden to care for head-injured patients. Olinger was quoted as saying, that "none of our bordering states have hel­ met laws. If it really was a public bur­ den, don't you think all of them would have the same law?" Michigan is one of 22 states with a helmet law, which it enacted in 1969. New assistant principal hired at Hastings High School A science and physical education teacher from Portland has been hired as assistant principal and community education coordi­ nator at Hastings High School. Judith Johnson, who was a teacher in Laredo, TX and Battle Creek before going to Portland, takes the place of Cheri Meier, who left the Hastings district to take em­ ployment with another school system. Johnson earned her BA degree from Olivet College, with a major in biology and minor in physical education. She has a master’s in education leadership from Western Michigan University. In addition to teaching responsibilities at Portland High School, Johnson was the science department chairperson, a member of the school's curriculum development. school improvement, and attendance review committees, and has coached volleyball, softball, and girls’ track teams. CRANE, continued Gene Gerwitz, Physical Plant Manager for the Pierce Institute, said the section of Cloverdale Hoad where the accident occurred will likely be closed for up to two weeks. The vehicle, once removed from the swamp, will have to remain al the scene until a pennit for a vehicle large enough to tow the crane from iu current location is allocated. Gerwitz said that the license agency for the crane listed Cloverdale Road as the acceptable thoroughfare in the area for large vehicles. To the Voters of the 87th District: I have served Barry County for the past six years. I want to go to Lansing to represent you and the rest of the 87th District. I have taken my job as a commissioner seriously, and I take being your next state representative seriously, too. I know the issues. I have studied the issues, and I have made my position on them known to you. I have spent the last several weeks trying to inform you of these issues, and how you can count on me to address them. There can be no question on where I stand on the issues. My positions are not just words. They are real ways to approach real issues. My opponent has not spent time on the issues. He has not discussed or committed on them. Not as a fault of his, but I don't believe he knows the issues well. I don't believe that he has a position on how to address them. There is another big difference between the candidates. I have com­ mitted my personal time to getting endorsements. I have committed my personal dollars, so that I can go to Lansing without obligation to any­ one but you. I personally funded 75% of my campaign. I took no (PAC) monies, and my total out-of-district contributions were less than 1 %. My opponent has some time invested. The majority of his endorse­ ments came early, and were acquired by others. He has less than 1 % of his personal money invested. PACs have given him literally thou­ sands, as well as out-of-district donors, in total, 55% of his money came from people who can't even vote for him. To me, this is a real issue. Ask yourself, what is the benefit of a PAC (political action com­ mittee) funding someone's campaign? We all know it is for support and a future vote. We have come to the time for all to make a decision. Do you want a state representative who has committed his time to personally acquire endorsements, to learn and know the issues, and has committed his dollars so he can represent the 87th District without obligations and outside influence from PACs and money groups? Or, do you want a representative who was endorsed by friends of friends, who has been vague and uncommitted on the issues—who would go to Lansing indebted to Detroit and Lansing—and one who has very little personally invested in either time or money? One who has little to lose! I want to represent you, and I ask for your vote. I personally commit that it will truly be a vote for you. Jim Bailey Paid for by Committee to Elect Jtm Bailey for State Representative. 1920 Boulder Drive. Hastings, Ml 49050 �Page 22 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 3. 2000 "He has helped create a bank of risk­ reducing resources for 911 agencies statewide," said Miller-Brown. Additionally, Nystrom holds a seat on the Ameritech Michigan User's Group, an organization committed to consis­ tency and improvement in the wireline Barry 911 chief named state director of the year Barry County Central Dispatch Direc­ tor Charles Nystrom will be recognized in Frankenmuth Oct. 19 as Michigan's 911 Director of the Year, a distinction bestowed by the Association of Public­ Safety Communcations Officials-lntemational (APCO.) "I’m extremely honored,” said Nystrom Tuesday. "There are some mighty fine di­ rectors in the state. To be picked out of all the directors in the state makes me feel very honored." Paul Rogers from Eaton County was last year’s winner. Nominating Nystrom for the awaid was Allegan County Central Dispatch Direc­ tor Harriet Miller-Brown. Supporting the nomination were Ionia County Central Dispatch Director William Charon, Montcalm County Central Dispatch Di­ rector Harvey M. Becker and Medcola Central Dispatch Director Laurie Smalla. Nystrom has held the Barry County 911 director’s job since 1992 after having worked several years as an officer with the Michigan State Police. Since that time, Nystrom has become a founding member of the Michigan Communications Directors Association (M.C.D.A.) "Charlie started this group as a means for 911 directors to ge: together and dis­ cuss mutual concerns, seek information and find solutions to common problems," said Miller-Brown. “Because of Charlie's “To be picked out of all the directors in the state makes me feel very honored."-CMunrttnm side of 911 delivery and database man­ agement. He also participates in the Emergency Telephone Services Committee (ETSC) Legislative and Training sub-committees and has recently been appointed as the Speaker of the House's representative on the ETSC. "Last but not least is Charlie's constant recognition of the telecommunicators who work the day-to-day and night-to­ night business of 911," said Miller-Brown in her letter. "When you listen to Char­ lie, you will often hear him speak with awe about the daily tasks and achieve­ ments of line telecommunicators, re­ minding each one of us as 911 directors that the heart of our business is serving people." Others set to receive awards at the APCO annual meeting in October will be Supervisor of the Year, Ellen Hom of Westland Police Department; Telecom­ municators of the Year: a crew from Southfield Public Safety, and Telecom­ municator of the Year Honorable Men­ tion, Carol Merbs, of Allegan County. The technician of the year is Richard DeMello of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Charles Nystrom dedication to forming a resource for 911 directors, this once loose-knit group with a handful of attendees is now a coordi­ nated and dynamic statewide organiza­ tion with a membership of more than 80, 911 directors from across the state." His additional contriubulions to 911 include his work with the Michigan Mu­ nicipal Risk Management Authority Telecommunications Committee last year produced two training videos featur­ ing Nystrom and some of his dispatchers along with 911 personnel from other counties. ‘Elvis7 visits last storytime Todd Willard, third grade teacher at Northeastern Elementary School, posed as an Elvis impersonator at the final Hastings Library storytime for the summer Children were entertained with songs like Hound Dog and Teddy Bear and received rewards for dancing. RUTLAND, continued from page 19 cemed, Nichols says they must consider the entire issue. There's nothing you can do to slop growth." Nichols said. "You try and stay open minded and work with it." Sandra Freese, 61. says her family came to live in Rutland 130 years ago and that she has lived in the township since 1975. The All New Pontiac Aztek You've never seen anything like it before because there’s never been anything like it before. Aztek has been uniquely designed to keep up with your life, your style and the way you drive. It’s the world’s first sport recreation vehicle. ¥ PONTIAC ▼ ■ Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 North Mkmicmi Avenue Hastings, Michigan 49058 "Where Exceeding Your Expectations is a Family Tradition. DRIVING EXOTEAAEINTT, Moo & Wed urUil 8 Tue, Thu A Fri until 6 Saturday until 2 EBC0RHS8K8 NEWCWMSOTSBEW DON GEKW USED 0* MGR • ME WHEY. BUSKSS MGR CHKSUEIMN MIES* TOY UWSOt. 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"It’s going to have to happen in time, but lo me, it’s a blank question until we know what we have in mind," Freese said. "I'm not trying to stay neutral, but we need to do our homework on this and have the people make a decision." The new trails ordinance is another topic that will require careful evaluation and input from those who will be af­ fected. "I think that I would have to talk to the people who would be using the trail and the property owners," Freese said. Freese is retired and does volunteer work for the local unit of the American Cancer Society. She also was one of the original people on the Animal Shelter 2000 project. Her main reasons for seeking a spot on the board arc roads and bringing stability to a group that will be making many im­ portant decisions. "Partly (because of) the hassle and the bickering that I see from going to the meetings," Freese said. "That was part of it. 1 also have a concern for the gravel roads in Rutland Township not improv­ ing." Freese said she is prepared to serve the township well. "In the last year, 1 have attended the meetings faithfully on a regular basis," Freese said. "I have prepared myself." Brenda Bellmore, 4$». has lived in Rutland Township her entire life and be­ lieves that her background makes her a solid trustee candidate. "I have a strong interest and I will do a good job." Bellmore said. She favors the new trails ordinance, but realizes that certain guidelines for its use are necessary. "I like the idea of the trail and I've liked it from the start,” Bellmore said. "I like the concept, but there will be some guidelines that will have to be followed." The sewer and water extension issue is one of the reasons why Bellmore is in­ spired to run. "That is part of my reason for being on the board," Bellmore said. "That's a ma­ jor concern for me. I do believe that it would be a good thing for the economy and the homes, but I do have some reservations." The candidate says her main occupa­ tion is as a bookkeeper. She does not hold any other office or have any civic appointments. A life-long resident of the area who has lived in Rutland the past 13 years, Bellmore stated that she is a bit fearful of the expected growth. "Wc have a lot of rural areas in Rut­ land Township and I fear the growth will take over the rural areas," Bellmore said. The four winners will square off with four Republicans in the Nov. 7 general election, Monica Rappaport, Gary Rogers, Dorothy Flint and Joe Lyons. A clarification: 98 OLDS 88 LS 3800 V-8. NON SMOKER. EXCELLENT CONDITION, _ PRICED rmvcu TO iv SELL! Jew ‘13,495 94 OLDS 88 LOADED 3800 V-8. LOW ABLES 1 69 MOUTH 99 OLDS SILHOUETTE GLS 95 CADILLAC DEVILLE LEATHER. 4 DOOR. CO. DUAL AZC. MORE LEATHER. FULLY LOADED LOW MR.ES GORGEOUS S18,995 .‘14,995 94 GMC 1500 4X4 390. LOADED. LOW ABLES EXCELLENT CONDITION B 512,995 92 OLDS 98 LEATHER. 3800 CUMATE CONTROL UKE NEW! 99GMCS0N0MA EXCELLENT CONDOKX 3RD DOOR SPORT SJOE V-6 AUTOMATIC. CO. UKE NEW! £1 ‘13,995 99 CHEVY SILVERADO 4X4 X-CA8. 3RD DOOR. 5300 V-8. REDUCED • ONLY 1 -‘6,995 ALL PAYMENTS FIGURED <§' ZERO DOWN, ADD TAXES & PLATES ONLY The grand champion individual lamb raised by Jamie Brodbeck of the Lake­ wood Community 4-H club was pictured on the front page of the Hastings Banner on July 27. According to the information given this lamb was purchased by a con­ sortium which included UAP Great Lakes, Zeeland Farm Services and Kent Oil. The paper has been informed that other members of the consortium that pur­ chased this grand champion lamb are Crop Production Services, Dan and Den­ nis Riker, Pioneer Seeds, Hazel Brothers Drainage and Tiling and Williams Farm Services. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-08-10.pdf 27a98d9616247ddf9eeab65f19161ad8 PDF Text Text r/?x lie­ . '»• ->S! Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 F ANNER 1 INGS VOLUME 147, NO. 32 THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2000 PRICE 50- Library millages both approved Newell defeats Bailey in primary by David T. Young Editor Gary Newell took a huge step forward Tuesday in his bid to succeed Terry Geiger as the next state representative from the 87th District. The retired State Police commander defeated Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Bailey in the Republican primary, in perhaps the most contentious election in these parts over the last several decades. Newell carried Barry County by a razor thin margin, 3,538 to 3,456, or 50.6 percent to 49.4 percent, but won handily by more than a thousand votes in the portion of the district that includes Ionia County. The final totals showed Newell with 5.193 votes, or roughly 56 percent, and Bailey with 4,014. Newell, who is from Saranac, but most recently as commander of the Michigan State Police post in Hastings, credited his campaign workers and volunteers. "A lot of people stepped up and gave me help," he said late Tuesday might after learning of the results. You can't do this kind of thing alone." "I thank the voters for having confidence in us." Newell now goes on to face Democrat Henry Sanchez in the Nov. 7 general election. Sanchez picked up a surprisingly strong 1,147 votes despite running unopposed. The Newell-Bailey race was one of the most hotly contested in Barry County in a long time and was being watched with some interest statewide. Newell picked up the endorsements of key local politicians such as Geiger, State Senator Joanne Emmons and the last three mayors of Hastings. Bailey, meanwh'le, was heavily supported by pro-gun pressure groups. Bailey scored well in rural areas of Barry County, but Newel] clobbered him the four precincts of the city of Hastings, 616 to 383. David Stevens, one of the key spokesmen for Pro­ Second Amendment groups in Barry County, said he didn't take the results as a defeat for the pro-gun forces. "We only zeroed in on Barry County," he said. "We did nothing in Ionia County, where Bailey lost big time." Stevens acknowledged that Bailey lost by a slim margin in Barry County, but poted that he did extremely well outside the city of Hastings, winning 15 of 24 precincts. He added, "We made Gary Newell address this issue (gun rights). He made concessions. He was campaigning hard to show he was not anti-gun. "I look at this as a victory and we don't plan on going away." In other primary election news, none of the millage proposals on the ballot Tuesday were turned down, including the very visible propositions for an additional See ELECTION, continued on pg. 3 Gary Newell talks to supporters during a victory pig roast Tuesday night after learning of the election results. With him are his w1*a and granddaughter. County officials take citizen's threat seriously by Elaine Gilbert A distant Editor An angry citizen who lives on Assyria Highway told the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday that he was upset that a county employee entered a building on his property without permission while working to enforce the junk car ordinance. "This is going too far. We’re not a Communist country. We're not going to put up with it," Melvin Bolton said. County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus denied the charge, but said he still would investigate Bolton's com­ plaint. kfcManus said there would be no reason to enter the structure because junk cars housed inside a building are not sub­ ject to the ordinance, only those stored out­ doors. Some statements made by Bolton were vague, and McManus said Wednesday, "I believe he (Bolton) was referring to my (zoning) enforcement officer. I can't guaran­ tee that." McManus said the enforcement officer told him that he has not been to Bolton's property for three months. "In fact, we had pretty much closed him out (as a violator) because he did move ev­ erything indoors," McManus said. "You folks are really riling up the com­ munity," Bolton told the County Board. "We're not putting up with that. We’re done. One fellow you sent out there pretty near got shot the other day." Two county officials at the meeting ex­ pressed concern about what they called “threats" by Bolton during the public comment portion of the meeting. "This man has made a threat. We have an obligation to send somebody out there to counsel him," Herrington said after Bolton had left the meeting. Bolton had been asked to stay, but left anyway. McManjs said the threats should be for­ mally reported to the county clerk's office in accordance with county policy. "It should be noted that he (Bolton) did mention a gun and somebody getting shot and that there would be trouble," McManus said after Boiton had left the meeting. McManus told the board that Bolton has had a long history of noncompliance. "We have been diligently after him to try to comply with the ordinance. He has actu­ ally two locations in the county that are cuirertly in violation," McManus said. "We do attempt to knock on doors to dis­ cuss with individuals that there is an issue, especially something that is ongoing. I would say that we do not go into other buildings and take a look...If possible we do try to resolve situations without having to go to a higher level of enforcement. As a result of Bolton's actions, Mc­ Manus said he is not going to try to work with Bolton anymore, but will turn the matter over to the county prosecutor’s of­ fice. Bolton’s cars are visible from the road, he told the board. "We do not need to go on the property to see what he's got down there." During Bolton's remarks, he said, "...If this comes any further, this is going to get hot. I spoke to six people and we’ve got $1,200 right now, committed. "You stop this...right now or you're go­ ing to wish you hadn’t have," Bolton loudly told county commissioners. "...This isn’t a dictatorship in this country...If you want this go ahead, but I tell you now it’s trouble and I mean big trouble. ...All I have to do is walk out of here and make a few telephone calls and you’ve got trouble -- the biggest trouble you've ever had in Barry County." Bolton alleges that the zoning enforce­ ment officer did not try to come to his door and announce his visit "He was snooping. My wife caught him," Bolton said. "...If you want me to put their (cars) behind a fence, alright but to come in here and do this is wrong and you know that as well as I do, all of you. We're not putting up with it." Bolton yelled. "...We've lived this way for a long time and you're telling us (what to do)...These city folks come out here and buy a piece of ground (and want to change things) and that isn't right- we've got our rights, too, just as well as you have. Now, it's up to you...Are you going to stop this or ain’t you?" County Board Chairman Jim Bailey told See THREAT, page 16 Stance on gays hurts Boy Scouts’ funding by Mary McDonough Saxons legends honored Eleven Hastings Area School legends were recognized for their years of devoted service last Saturday at the Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic, sponsored by J-ad Graphics. The event, he,d at the River Bend Golf Course, proved to be a wonderful time for the many who participated. Pictured are legends or representatives of legends, Bernie Oom, Dorothy Hoke (wife of the late Jack Hoke). Kathy Clarey (wife of the late Jock Clarey). Dick Guenther. Dorothy Carlson (wife of the late Bob Carlson), Lew Lang, Bob VanderVeen, Pat Murphy and current Hastings High School athletic director Steve Hoke. Other legends were Bruce McDowell, Tony Turkal and Dr. Jim Atkinson. For the story on the Classic, read the sports pages of today's Hastings Banner. Staff Writer The Gerald R. Ford Council of the Boy Scouts of America is objecting to a deci­ sion by the Allegan County United Way to discontinue a portion of the council's fund­ ing. The decision was made by Allegan United Way because the Boy Scout Coun­ cil would not adhere to a new anti-disci imination policy adopted by Allegan United Way, according to Allegan United Way Ex­ ecutive Director Jane Esenwein. Among other things, the new policy prohibits agencies and organizations who receive Al­ legan County United Way dollars from dis­ crimination based on sexual orientation. The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that the Boy Scouts can bar homosexuals from serving as troop leaders. In a state­ ment after the court decision, the Boy Scouts of America said that "we believe an avowed homosexual is not a role model for the values espoused in the Scout oath and law." According to United Way of America, "several United Ways have determined that they will enforce their policy of not fund­ ing any agency that excludes people based on race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orien­ tation and have therefore defunded or an­ nounced they will defund the local Boy Scouts program. In some United Ways, this practice was already in force. Others were awaiting the Supreme Court decision and have acted subsequently. United Ways in San Francisco, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz, Calif., New Haven, Conn., Santa Fc. N.M., and Portland, Maine, have adopted anti-discrimination policies that have, or may in the future, affect their funding relationship with the Boy Scouts." In Barry County, the local United Way chapter has a non-discrimination policy but does not require member agencies to adopt it as a pre-condition of funding, according to Executive Director Lani Forbes. The policy also does not contain a provision prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. There are no plans to update the policy or change it, Forbes said. The Allegan United Way anti-discrimina­ tion policy states that "the Allegan County United Way shall not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origi­ nal, parental status, disability, membership in any labor organization, veteran status, and political affiliation with respect to em­ ployment, volunteer participation, the pro­ See SCOUTS, continued on page 15 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 10 2000 Lenz to retire from Road Commission by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Jack Lenz, chairman of the Barry County Road Commission, plans to retire after 21 years of dedicated service to the board. Lenz told the County Board oi'Commis­ sioners Tuesday that they could start look­ ing for his replacement. His term expires in December, and he intends to fill out the remaining months "I have a problem with about two months of attendance so I will not be seek­ ing re-appointment," Lenz said. "1 want to get the Fifth-Wheel out and do a little of my own thin “It’s bee cat. I've enjoyed it.” he said of his ter. - "...It's a very rewarding job if you like to work and play in the dirt.” County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James told Lenz that his departure would be “a sad day for Barry County." Lenz recalled that some of his 1979 goals during his first year of service have been accomplished, such as establishing a “teamwork-type of attitude that is ongoing with our employees." “I would take our total staff and put them against any other county in a game of soft­ ball to building roads, and 1 know we could come out winners,” Lenz said. During his early years on the Road Commission, he said there were county dairy fanners who couldn't get their cream or milk off the farm when roads were muddy. "All it needed was gravel. In a couple of years we had enough money to build, pro­ duce and to lay nearly 100.000 tons of gravel, where we had been doing about 30. That was new road construction." Lenz said. Sixty-four miles of new roads have been built during his years on the Road Com­ mission Board. "I wish that number was 128. It could have been had we been able to get this other goal (a county-owned asphalt plant). Changes during his service have been the purchase of a gravel pit to avoid being at the mercy or a contractor, the establish­ ment of a 401K in the employee retirement package, self-insurance for liability and workman’s compensation - "of which we’re getting a healthy benefit from premium re­ turned back to roads." "I've seen a road budget that will put $2.5 million on the road,” he said. The number of road commission em­ ployees has been reduced over the years. Lenz said, because of improved "production with our own equipment." In the future, county road commissions will be completely maintaining state trunk lines. Lenz predicted. "The efficiency of the road commission is much better. It's been proven in studies in regards to the maintenance of state trunk lines. That probably will eventually come." In other business, the County Board: • Changed its next regular meeting to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23. The board usu- ally meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, but during that week some of the commissioners will be attending the annua! Michigan Association of Counties confer­ ence Aug. 21-22. • Agreed, by a vote of 6-1. to apply for a grant for a new program to help low in­ come people purchase and rehabilitate housing. The program could be imple­ mented with an Acquisition/Dcvelopment/Resale (ADR) grant through the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). Robert Alt. CDBG housing administra­ tive assistant, told the County Board the program offers a chance for the county to purchase and rehabilitate homes that need repair and then sell them to a qualified buyers. Alt also said the county could offer a qualified home buyer a chance to receive $5,000 for a down payment to purchase a home and a $15,000 loan to rehabilitate a home plus help with obtaining a mortgage, possibly with lower interest than a traditional mortgage. He said the county has the option of deeding whether the buyer had to repay the $5,000 down payment in addition to the rehab funding or the $5,000 could be considered a grant. The funding would allow for one or two homes to be purchased and refurbished in a two year period, Alt said. The program would bring in "a com­ pletely different pot of money" to the county, Alt said. Commissioner Rod Goebel cast the only dissenting vote and Commissioner John Barnett was absent. "While I’m in favor of home ownership. I think it's interfering with the market value of the handyman special,” Goebel said. "I'm not in favor of the county pur­ chasing these homes that are on the market and naturally available to lower income people. When they purchase them and do the work, they have sweat equity that they build up..." Commissioner Robert Wenger countered that it's a chance for someone, who may not be able to get financing, to "acquire a home and get started." "It might also give a single woman a chance to own her own home a lot easier," Commissioner Clare Tripp said. "It isn't without benefits," Goebel said of the program. Commissioner Emmet Herrington com­ mented that if Barry doesn’t take the grant funding, others will. Commissioner^ alsp approved another - coMract with Chet|yi Barth who has been Jack Lenz administering all the CDBG grants. Applebees construction begins The menu choices in Hastings will soon be more extensive. Construction on the Applebee’s Restaurant in the Kmart Plaza has begun. Founders Weekend celebration is Aug. 11-12 in Delton Delton is rolling out the red carpet this weekend, inviting visitors, friends and residents to sample its format for fun. A country western dance, a rock climb­ ing wall, an ugly truck contest, crafts for kids and a woodcarving exhibit and demon­ stration are some of the new features that will augment the popular Delton Founders Weekend celebration. Activities for the 27th annual event take place Friday and Saturday. Aug. 11-12. ’’Wc'rc really excited. We've expanded ac­ tivities so there's something for everybody to do," said Cindy Thompson, president of the Founders Weekend Committee. For in­ stance, games for children will feature ac­ tivities for two year olds to teens. And by popular demand, a concession selling elephant cars will be back. A new walking path wiH make it easier (q gel from the school grounds to the William smith Memorial Parle area where the car show, horseshoe tourney, pancake /Hoze... NEWS BRIEFS Founders Weekend will start Friday Friday, Aug. 11. will be the first day of Delton Founders Weekend. Traditional events, including the Delton District Library's book sale, community yard sale, Las Vegas night and horseshoe pitching tournaments will be held Friday, along with two new events. From 6 to 8 p.m. a talent show will be staged in room 10 at the Delton Kellogg Middle School, where cash prizes will be given in junior and senior divisions. A country western dance also will be a new attraction this year from 8 to 10 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria with a $1 admission charge. Saturday will include the annual pancake breakfast, the horseshoe pitching tournament, an arts and crafts fair, car show, children's rides, pony rides, face painting, per­ formances by the Taylored Pennies, the grand marshal presentation, dunk tank, parade, a performance by In His Praise and the music of the Thornapple Valley Dulcimer Society. Car Show 2000 will be held in the W.M. Smith Memorial Park on Orchard Street Dash plaques end goodie bags will be given to the first 150 entries. A disk jockey will entertain, door prizes will be drawn and three trophies will be awarded in each of the 18 classes, along with four special trophies. Raffle winners will be drawn and a gospel music concert will close the evening's events. New events for the public to attend on Saturday are the Leaning Tree Woodcarvers demonstrations at the Barry Township Hall, children's games sponsored by the Salt and Light youth group and a "make your own crafts" workshop for children sponsored by the Pine Lake Girl scouts. Red Cross plans area blood drives The American Red Cross of West Central Michigan has announced the following blood drives will lake pl»ce in Barry County over the next several weeks: • Thursday. Aug. 10. 1 to 7 p.m. — Castleton Township Hall, 915 Reed, Meshville. • Thursday, Aug. 17. noon to 6 p.m. — Hastings Manufacturing Company. • Tuesday. Aug. 29. 1 to 7 pm — Thornapple Township Hall, 200 East Main, Middleville. To be an eligible blood donor, one must be in general good health, weigh 110 pounds or more, and be at least 17 years of age. (There is no upper age limit.) 'Nunsense' to help fund playground Patty LaJoye, Karen Myers, Sandy Greenfield, Deb Heuss and Connie Tolger will perform in a local version of the musical/comedy "Nun­ sense" to help fund the St. Rose School playground. Two performances of the show are set for 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, after the annual "Pig Roast" at St. Rose Church. The musical will be held in the school’s multi-purpose room. Tickets arc a $5 donation for adults and $3 for senior citizens. The five women have been work­ ing on Hastings High School musicals for many years together, with their accompanist Melissa Risk. They thought many of the past musical students would enjoy seeing them perform. LaJoye, who is the Hastings High School choir teacher, had the idea to reverse roles of the backstage staff and put them in the spotlight. Tickets are available in advance at the customer service counter of Hastings Felpausch Food Center, at St. Rose Church, or from any cast member. Tickets also will be available at the door. Musical comedy set for Sunday to benefit St. Rose playground Zany plays on words, singing and a lot of laughs are blended into ‘Nunsense* to be performed at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13 in the St. Rose School multi­ purpose room in Hastings. Some of the cast members and their accompanist are pictured in costume (from left) Sandy Greenfield, Karen Myers. Connie Tolger and Melissa Risk, who is holding a puppet of Sister Mary Annette from the original ■Nunsense* movie. Not available for the photo were Patty LaJoye, director and actress in the production, and Deb Heuss who plays the role of Sister Robert Anne. "You donl have to be Catholic Io enjoy the show," Sandy said. "It's open to the public...*We‘ve never had so much fun,* she said of rehearsals. Tickets ($5 per adult and $3 per senior citizen) are available at the door, and proceeds will be used to help fund new playground equipment for St. Rose School. *lf you can't attend, a donation will be wonderful.* NEWS of the LOCAL AREA can be read each week in The Hastings BANNER Call Us at 945-9554 to subscribe Published hy...J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Contact Us...ON LINE at: www.Jad n ews .com for up to the moment news information. breakfast (inside the fire department) and woodcarving display will be held. Thomp­ son said. The path begins between the soc­ cer field (off M-43) and Smith & Doster s. Friday's activities include a book sale at the Delton District Library; a Delton Ro­ tary Club yard sale at McCormick Enter­ prises property on M-43; Las Vegas Night at the Delton VFW Post with a chance to win cash for persons 18 years and older; a qualifying time for Saturday's horseshoe pitching tournament for cash prizes behind the Delton Fire Station (qualifying fee is $1 and tournament play is $2); a talent show with a junior and senior division and cash prizes in the Delton Kellogg Middle School (to register cal! 616-623-2020); and a country western dance for the entire fam­ ily. with music by a DJ. in the Middle School cafeteria (admission is $!). See ad gjn far times of eveat*^^ * * * Saturday's festivities start with a pancake breakfast, sponsored by the BPH Fire Club, al the fire station on Orchard Street. The menu includes sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy and coffee - besides pancakes. The Horseshoe pitching tournament re­ sumes play Saturday morning and the book sale at the library continues as well as the yard sale. Artists and crafts people will set up about 50 booths for the annual arts & crafts fair on the lawn of the Delton ele­ mentary school on M-43 all day Saturday and the Delton Car Show (call 623-4700 to register) will take place in the park. Other Saturday activities include an ex­ hibit and demonstration by the Leaning Tree Wood Carvers Club in the Barry Township Hall on Orchard Street; chil­ dren's rides and games (sponsored by the Salt and Light Youth Group); pony rides. "Make and Take" crafts for kids and games (sponsored by the Pine Late Giri Scouts; face painting (sponsored by the 4-H Art Club); singing by Mary Taylor and Terri Pennepackcr; a fire safety house to educate kids and parents on what to do in case of a fire; a rock climbing wall for all ages (parental permission required); a dunk tank; the presentation of Miss Delton and her court, the parade grand marshals and Little Miss Delton and her runner-up; a parade that includes an ugly truck contest; a con­ cert by In His Praise; tours at the nearby Bernard Historical Museum; entertainment by the Thornapple Valley Dulcimer Soci­ ety on the elementary school lawn; and a 7 p.m. finale featuring a free gospel music concert at Faith United Methodist Church. Reigning over the festivities will be Miss Delton, Amy Ferriell, and her court that includes Amanda Worm, Bethany Jones. Amanda Hammond and LeAnn Huisman, along with Little Miss Delton, Paige Green, and her runner-up Kaytlynn Krohn. Presiding over the parade are "two of Delton's finest citizens" Merle and Pat Payne who have been picked to be this year’s grand marshals. A raffle for a color TV and a bike will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday. Tickets will be available during the celebration. Proceeds will be used to benefit Delton Founders Weekend and the Miss Delton program. In addition to Cindy Thompson, the Founders Weekend Committee includes Bill Asakcvich. first vice president; Diane Asakcvich, second vice president; Lin Hough, treasurer, and trustees Wes Kahler, Rodger Hough and Drew Chapple. Com­ mittee members arc Amber Barker, Rebecca Egner, Becky Kahler. Alton Gehringer and Mark Thompson. More information on any event oi activ­ ity may be obtained by calling the Founders Weekend hotline at (616) 623­ 2020. The committee may also be reached by writing to P.O. Box 444, Delton, Mich. 49046. 4 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 10. 2000 - Page 3 Challenger says Rep. Hoekstra doesn’t work for common people by David T. Young Editor Democratic Congressional challenger Bob Shrauger is hoping the second time is the charm. A latecomer in his bid to unseat in­ cumbent Republican Pete Hoekstra in 1998. he's mounting a more serious cam­ paign this time, he told a sparse First Friday audience at Thomas Jefferson Hall Aug. 4. He received only 30 percent of the vote two years ago. but had to run a successful write-in campaign in the primary to get on the general election ballot for November. This time the semi­ retired attorney says he's in it all the way. Shrauger knows he has his work cut out for him in a district that has virtually always voted Republican. The Second Congressional District in Barry County includes Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Barry. Prairieville and Orangeville town­ ships and about one-third Hope Town­ ship. Shrauger said the biggest difference between him and Hoekstra is that he truly understands the needs and concerns of working people while Hoekstra has spent a good share of his adult life in corporate boardrooms and only under­ stands the bottom line. In essence, Shrauger charged that his opponent does the bidding of the rich and powerful. "I’ve represented people (in 35 years as an attorney) from all walks of life with all kinds of people," he said. "I be­ lieve that government is about helping people solve real-life problems. I think that if we work together, we’ll find solu­ tions." Meanwhile, be said, his opponent has earned a degree in political science and marketing and has worked in corporate executive offices, most recently for furni­ ture maker Herman Miller. "His experience has been with selling furniture, not working with people." Shrauger said. The challenger maintained that Hoek­ stra hasn't brought West Michigan back its fair share of federal money. "We need dollars for projects that help people with things like roads and schools," he said. He asked the audience of fewer than a dozen people if they could think of any- Tom Wing ELECTION, continued from pg. 1 1.3 mills in Rutland Charter Township and a new millage of 1.6 for Hastings Charter Township. In Hastings Township the proposal passed handily, with 418 saying yes and 247 saying no. The tally in Rutland was closer, 469 to 327. Both townships now will pay 1.6 mills to support the operations of the Hastings Public Library, which plans to build a new and larger facility on the east side of the city of Hastings, on the banks of the Thomapple River in an old Hastings Manufacturing Co. warehouse. The build­ ing project will be funded by donations. "We're thrilled, Hastings Public Li­ brary Director Barbara Schondelmayer said Wednesday morning of the results. "We couldn't have done it without all of the volunteers. They really got the vote out." The only race in the three congres­ sional districts in Barry County saw Democrat Tim Steele win easily over Greg Frushour, 10,721 to 3,874 in the Third District, with Steele moving on to the Nov. 7 general election to face in­ cumbent Republican Vem Ehlers. The County Board of Commissioners races, all between Republicans, pro­ duced the defeat of one incumbent, Em­ met Herrington in the Seventh District, but the other incumbents with primary contests prevailed. Tom Wing outpolled Herrington, a three-term board member and outspoken critic of the current commission. 330 to 288. with Randy Murphy coming in thi.d with 76 votes. However. Sandra James won her fifth two-year term in the Third District, de­ feating challenger Bill Cook 548 to 442 and Jeff Mackenzie won his second term in the Fifth District by a 445 to 337 mar­ gin over challenger Wayne Curtis. Winning the First District race was newcomer Tom Wilkinson, who squeaked past Linda Watson 467 to 448. Watson was trying to get back on the board after losing her seat in 1996. Wilkinson will replace John Barnett. thing notable Hoekstra has done in his eight years in Washington. No one an­ swered. Shrauger said one thing he did do re­ cently was vote himself a pay raise, from $141,000 to $145,000 per year. Key issues the challenger sees in Campaign 2000: • Strengthening Medicare and social security, not privatizing it. • Health care reform because more than 44 million people don't have medi­ cal insurance, and passing some kind of "Patient's Bill of Rights." He said he "I'm in this race because it's the right thing to do,” he said. "I'm fed up with mean spiritedness. I'm concerned with what happens to ordinary people, the people who work hard to make America stronger Government shouldn't be just about big money and the rich and power­ ful. We must reduce fraud, waste and abuse and pay off the national debt. Then let's give real dollars back to the peo­ ple." Shrauger said he supported the McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform bill several years ago. but Hoekstra helped vote it down. “I'm concerned with what happens to ordinary people, the people who work hard to make America stronger. Government shouldn't be just about big money and the rich and powerful." Another big difference between the two is that Hoekstra is a big supporter of vouchers to enable parents use public lax dollars to send children to private schools. Shrauger. by contrast, is a big supporter of public education and says he •vants to make it stronger. Hoekstra's biggest supporters are big business and for-profit schools. Shrauger's are labor-related. When asked about the U.S. and prospects for global peace, the chal­ lenger said America is in a historic posi­ tion of being the world's peace builder and peace keeper. But he believes Congress has squandered a golden oppor­ tunity by wasting money for unnecessary military expenses. "Congress has been giving the Pen­ tagon money for things it doesn't even ask for, for things it doesn't even need. They're multi-million dollar pork barrel projects that serve the re-election cam­ paigns of prominent Republicans (like Senate Majority leader Trent Lott)." Michigan Farmers Union President Carl Mcllvain asked about Shrauger's position on free trade, contending that "The World Trade Organization has given away our national sovereignty." Shrauger answered, "I believe in free trade, as long as it's fair trade." He added that there are four criteria he uses, including worker protection, human rights, environmental protection and freedom of religion. The challenger also said Hoekstra's voting record has been good for corporate farms, but not family farms. He added that Hoekstra has suggested that OSHA become voluntary, putting all workers at risk in work places. ■ Bob Shrauger wants doctors and patients to decide on treatment rather than insurance compa­ nies. "We need to re-empower doctors and their patients in making health care de­ cisions," he said. "We need to put deci­ sion make back in the hands of the providers and those who get the treat­ ment. Insurance companies are not the ones who should decide on treatment be­ cause they're only looking at the bottom line of the corporation." • Stewardship of the earth, including cleanup of lakes, streams and other natu­ ral sites. Shrauger said that if elected he would propose a Safe Waler Act, in which there would be federal funding for local communities to use for eliminating hazardous hot spots. • Education. "It's time wc build schools and stop building prisons," Shrauger said. "Smaller class sizes and safe, modem school buildings are proven successful programs." Shrauger said he supports the Women, Infants and Children's (WIC) program and Head Start, both of which Hoekstra fights against. The same is true, he said, about PELL grants for economic disad­ vantaged students and about child care. "So there is a difference," he told the audience. "Think what it means to work­ ing families, single wage earners, single Jeff MacKenzie who has retired. "Not exactly a landslide," Wilkinson quipped, "but we'll take what we can get." Newcomer James French won the Second District primary over William Crisher III, 405 to 183, and will face Democrat John Loftus in the Nov. 7 gen­ eral election. The winner will replace Robert Wenger, who is retiring after serving on the hoard for 12 years. In the Eight.i District, Wayne Adams bested James Alden 337 to 286 in the race to succeed three-term Commis­ sioner Rod Goebel, who decided not to seek re-election. In the other two commissioners* dis­ tricts, incumbent Republican Clare Tripp and Democratic candidate Dee Lowell w*re unopposed in the Sixth District, as were Republican Kenneth Neil and Democrat Eileen Oehler in the Fourth District. There also were a few surprises in township contests, but qpst incumbents won: • Incumbent one-term Democratic Or­ angeville Township Supervisor John Gates was ousted 118-95 by Lee Cook. • Republican Jim Brown won a three­ way race for supervisor in Hastings Township, gamering 321 votes to Ken­ neth Langford's 138 and Theresa Lan­ caster's 95. Brown, who will have no op­ position in November, will succeed long­ time Democratic Supervisor Richard Thoma-., who decided to retire. • Justin Cooley defeated Orvin Moore, both Republicans, in a rematch from 1996 for Castleton Township Supervisor. Cooley, a longtime incumbent, had a much easier contest this time around, winning by almost a 2-to-l margin. 228 to 130. Moore is a former chairman of the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers. Write-in Jerry Reese polled no votes. • Robert L. Mack won the Republican primary for Johnstown Township Supervi­ sor over incumbent Barbara Earl, 194 to 153. Karmen K. Nickerson was elected clerk in the GOP primary, besting Terry Garrison 239 to 103. Karen Doster, with Bob Shrauger tells the First Friday audience of fewer than a dozen people that he's serious about unseating Second District Congressman Peter Hoekstra. parents and women who make 74 cents on every dollar that men work. There are many deficiencies that our society con­ tinues to perpetuate." • Gasoline prices. Shrauger pointed out that Hoekstra voted against a bill that would have diminished America's de­ pendence on foreign oil, a bill that lost by only one vote 213 to 212. "He (Hoekstra) made the difference between freeing us from the slavery of OPEC and moving us off dependence and looking for renewable energy re­ sources... We should have cars on the streets today that get us 80 miles to the gallon, we have the technology. I would work for that." Shrauger said, "I'm committed to gov­ ernment that works together. The way that we can most effectively make gov- emment work most effectively is to work together and empower our local commu­ nities and schools." During the question and answer ses­ sion, Shrauger said he watched only a little of the recent Republican National Convention, calling it "a giant commer­ cial." When asked what arc the differences between him and Hoekstra on campaign ‘financing, he replied, "It's in where we got our money. We need to put the peo­ ple before the powerful... My opponent opposes campaign finance reform, he gets 98 percent of his contributions from big money, like oil, insurance and banks." The challenger said he indeed has raised money, not as much, but much of it comes from working people. Tom Wilkinson Sandy James 204 votes, and Jeffrey T. Warren, with 163, won the primary for two trustee slots. Deanna M. Powell had 150 votes. • Formex County Commissioner Mark Doster won the GOP primary race for Prairieville Township Supervisor, 232 to 125 over Teresa Miller. ent Marlin Walters picked up 135. They will square off in November. In the five­ way Democratic race for four trustee slots. Jan Nichols and Gary L. Moore had 110 and 106 voles, respectively, and Brenda Bellmore and Jim Harness had 94. while Sandra Freese missed nomina­ tion by one vote, at 93. The four winners will meet Republicans Dorothy Hint, Joe Lyons. Monica Rappaport and Gary Rogers in November. • David Soya and James Rhodes turned back a challenge from Mark He­ witt in a three-way battle of Republicans for two trustees' seats in Baltimore Township. Soya had 97 voles, Rhodes 89 and Hewitt 81. • Republican David Kaiser easily won his race for Carlton Township Supervisor over write-in Bradley H. Carpenter, 220a • Republican Kathee Pierce received 210 votes to replace longtime Supervisor Milton Buehler. Her Democratic chal­ lenger will be Joseph Clinton Bush, who did not receive one vote in his primary. • Patricia Albert and John Hosier, a Republican and a Democrat, were unop­ posed in their primaries, and will meet Nov. 7 in the general election race for Hope Township Supervisor. In the Irving clerk's race between two Republicans, Kris Reigler won 136 to 120 over Carol J. Ergang. • Republican Roger Vilmont polled 502 votes unopposed in the GOP primary for Rutland Township Supervisor. Demo- • In the GOP battle for two Woodland Township trustee posts. Denny Sauers Jr. and Gary Smith won with 168 and 165 votes, respectively, unseating incum­ bents Tim Allen with 160 votes and Du­ ane Bump with 129. • John Jerkaitis unseated incumbent Republican Yankee Springs Township Clerk Bob Herold. 300 to 289. and Al McCrumb turned back a strong challenge from Nancy Near, 300 to 286, for Yankee Springs Supervisor, to succeed the retir­ ing George London. Janice Lippert won another four-year term as clerk, defeating challenger Ardith Worsham 473 to 104. All township propositions for fire, po­ lice, ambulance, roads and local li­ braries were approved. The turnout Tuesday was 23.31 percent of Barry County's registered voters, a better than average figure for a primary. Police Beat Jacknifed semi blocks M-66 traffic CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - A flatbed semi-truck which jack-knifed on M-66 Wednesday afternoon blocked traffic in both directions for about an hour, according to preliminary reports. Troopers at the scene said the driver of the flatbed truck had attempted to make a u-tum on the highway at about 3:15 p.m. but became stuck when the dual tires embedded in the soft shoulder. No other information was available at press time Wednesday. See Wayne Adams POLICE BEAT, continued on page 16 Jim French Ran to advertise in the Reminder on Tuesday and the Banner on Thursday and DOUBLE your coverage. Call us at 945-9554. ••• No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another. Charles Dickens �p®0® 4 “ The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 10, 2000 <3l€TT€RS Class promotes homosexuality Dear editor: On May 24, Rep. Terry Geiger was one of 12 Republicans who joined with 32 Democ­ rats to block a Republican effort to pressure the University of Michigan to cancel a con­ troversial Fall 2000 class titled “How to be Gay: Male Homosexuality and Initiation.” It was narrowly blocked in the state House of Representatives despite winning support from a majority of legislators - 41 Republicans and 11 Democrats. The amendment failed to win 56 votes - the out­ right majority of all legislators requited for passage - when 12 Republicans voted against it and another five Republicans pre­ sent refused to vote. The amendment to the higher education budget that would have cut 10 percent of U­ M’s budget if it used its public funding to offer such courses promoting homosexual behavior. U-M1s Fall 2000 catalogue says the course - offered by Professor David Halperin “will examine the general topic of the role that initiation plays in the formation of gay from our readers... U of M course has no intentions of recruiting gays identity... (and)... the course itself will con­ stitute an experiment in the very process of initiation that it hopes to understand.” Geiger should have demanded instead that students be told the truth. Homosexual behavior carries an 8.6 times higher risk of catching a serious venereal disease, accord­ ing to the Center for Disease Control, which in turn makes them two to five times more likely to contract the potentially fatal HIV virus.” A study last year, by the Medical Institute of Sexual Health, reported that “homosexu­ al men arc at significantly increased risk of HIV/A1DS, hepatitis, anal cancer, gonor­ rhea, and a variety of gastrointestinal infec­ tions as result of their sexual practices.” Lesbians' face “significantly increased risk of bacterial vaginosis, breast cancer and ovarian cancer" compared to heterosexual women. 1 am asking voters to call Geiger and let him know how they feel at (517) 373-0842. Dale Munk, Midland To the editor: I’m pleased by all the attention my class has been getting: it s going to be a good class, and I hope many students take it. But I’m amazed that politicians would pay so much attention to it, when it hasn't even been taught yet. when I still haven’t decided exactly what materials I’m going to teach, and when there arc so many more important • problems that we all face. I’m surprised to learn that anyone would consider my class an attempt to persuade students to practice homosexuality. No pro­ fessional scholar or teacher would use a classroom to meddle in the sexual lives of his or her students. And no one at the Uni­ versity of Michigan would allow it. My class is not about how to practice homosexuality; it is about how gay men construct an identity and a common culture for themselves. The course description itself is very clear cn this point: k states that one of the aims of the course is "to approach gay identity from the perspective of social prac­ tices and cultural identifications rather than Let’s abandon ‘Freedom to Farm’ To the editor: While family farm income continues its general free fall. Congress tinkers around the edges of farm policy with marginal tax relief, crop and revenue insurance pro­ grams, and with a continued slavish devo­ tion to "Freedom to Farm,” a failure in farm policy even before it was enacted. What is even worse than congressional leadership^ unwillingness to concede farm policy failure, is those groups alleging to represent family agriculture who still pimp for "Freedom to Farm." It’s difficult to know what these people want. With the mid-Michigan July 31 cash price for com at $1.42 per bushel, wheat at $1.58 and soybeans at $4.16, wouldn’t farmers want to sec a change in farm poli­ cy? On July 21, the cash price for com in Pierre, S.D., was reported to be $1.06 per bushel. With Michigan’s recent rainfall and expected effect on com yields, Michigan com produces could be in for a similar price. ar ?p ’a ’ ui U-is time la abandon the Freedom to Farm debacle and its attendant, decoupled from production AMTA welfare payments, and develop real domestic farm policy. It is time to produce less for more, rather than the oth­ er way around. For those producers who still like the 1996 farm bill, or Freedom to Farm, consid­ er the following statistics from the USDA. Since 1996 the price of wheat is down 55 percent, com 52 percent, soybeans 65 per­ cent and the basic formula price for milk 18 percent. Ending stocks arc up 2.5 times for wheat and soybeans, up 512 percent for com since 1995-96. Export value has fallen from about $60 billion in 1996 to less than $31 billion this year. Agricultural balance of trade has dropped from $27 billion in 1996 to $11.5 billion this year. In the meantime. Congress has spent about $19 billion since 1998 for market loss payments in addition to Agricultural Market Transitions Act payments. It is time for Congress to enact sensible farm legislation that helps conserve some of our soil for future generations. It is time to stop mining uur sail, water, and (energy resource^ to export commodities at a loss to producers Write Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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It is time for Congress, the Justice Department and USDA to act against verti­ cally integrated corporations that arc close to controlling food from the gene to the supermarket shelf, it is time to enforce anti­ trust laws and stop the rush to control food worldwide. It is time for farmers and con­ sumers to stand together and demand a sane and sensible farm policy. Carl Mcllvain, Hastings President, Michigan Farmers Union Community center to make a difference To the editor: I am writing in support of the proposed community center, which will be voted on Sept. II. The project represents the combined efforts of three vital community organiza'tidnsfthe Hastings Public Schools, the Bar­ ry County Commission on Aging, and the YMCA of Barry- County. The earnest col­ laboration of these groups in putting togeth­ er this project proves they arc sensitive both to the community's needs and to cost. With this center, the YMCA in particular will be able to expand programming in areas such as aquatics, child development and teen center activities. The teen center is an area that has been lacking in our communi­ ty. and the proposed location of the project is ideal for that as well as most of the older planned programs. Though the proposed $13.8 million price tag may seem costly at first glance, if each of the groups attempted to build their own center adequate for the community's needs the cost would be much higher. The propos­ al does not ask for operating money because that will come through membership fees, programming and grants The county commissioners have also shown their support of the project by proposing an allocation for operating costs. Please join me in voting “yes” for the community center Sept. 11. Max Rappaport M.D., YMCA Board Member from the perspective of gay sexuality itself.” In other words, this is not a course about gay sex at all. It is a course about how gay men acquire a shared identity as gay men through forging a unique relationship with the world they live in. A famous example of that unique rela­ tionship is the interest that some gay men have developed in the life and work of JudyGarland. What is the connection between being gay and liking Judy Garland? The question is easy to ask, but very hard to answer. That is the sort of question my course will explore. I don’t think that’s cither “dangerous" or “immoral," and it’s simply comical to say that by showing stu­ dents “The Wizard of Oz” or “A Star is Bom,” I’m initiating teenagers into a high risk lifestyle.” What\ so risky about watch­ ing Judy Garland movies? My course will example what it is that gay men who have thought important to learn in order to be gay, the role that learn­ ing how to be gay plays in gay male culture, and some of the historical forms it has tak­ en. When I speak of the role that learning how to be gay plays in gay male culture. 1 do not mean to imply that homosexuality is Attack on police was unwarranted To the editor: Regarding the letter from the gentleman from Middleville, it was inappropriate of him to speak for all of Barry County in ref­ erence to his feeling the State Police, Coun­ ty Sheriff’s Dept, and 911 that they arc not needed or liked. I have had occasion in the past to call on all three and received excellent help from all of them. If he had a grudge against these three departments, it would have been more appropriate to meet and iron out his griev­ ances in person. Ida Lcinaar, Delton Med students jns<bo<4 learned much here To the editor: An open letter to the people of Hast­ ings, Middleville and their surrounding communities: We, the Michigan State University third-year medical students.recently at Pennock Hospital, have had the privilege of meeting many of you personally. It is with deep admiration, respect and grati­ tude that we write this letter to express our gratitude to all local people for wel­ coming us so warmly and allowing us to further our medical education in the community. We four have truly received an educa­ tion in hospitality and graciousness. We consider ourselves fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn at the hands of such wonderful lay teachers and truly gifted physicians. We want everyone to know that we will take this experience with us. As we treat our future patients and in all of our futurc medical undertakings, there will be a little bit of Barry County! Amanda Barrett, Staci E. Hill. Debbie Lloyd, Jaime Petrus, person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. MS MS MS MS III III III III something learned, or that people acquire a gay sexual orientation because they are taught to be gay by others - “recruited," as it were, into "the gay lifestyle." Rather, what I have in mind when 1 speak of learning how to be gay is the social process by which an individual acquires a personal and commu­ nal identity, how he comes to have a sense of being a certain kind of indiv idual as well as a sense of belonging to a certain group of people, and having a distinct identity and culture. So when 1 speak about the way people learn how to be gay. I’m not referring to the way people become homosexual Rather, I’m speaking about the way people who already are homosexual acquire a social identity as gay people, as people who are conscious of being certain kinds of people and belonging to a particular group, defined in a particular way, with a particular way of being, particular common experiences, and a shared identity. The curriculum gay men master is vast. There exists a quantity of cultural refer­ ences which contribute an essential element to the social process by which gay men acquire a personal and communal identity as gay men. It is by gaining access to this array of cultural references that gay men construct and share with one another a cul­ ture. a sensibility, an aesthetic, a structure of feeling, a set of attitudes, a more or less conscious relation to heterosexual culture, and ultimately an individual and collective self-understanding. What is striking to me about this gay male curriculum is that it does not consist merely to uncovering the hidden or suppressed his­ tory of gay culture. One might expect that what gay men learn from other, more know ledgeable gay men would be where in the existing culture can be found traces of gay expression. One might expect that in order to become gay, gay men would need to find out about the lives of other gay men. how gay men had lived in the past. And some of that does indeed take place. But a significant share of the gay curriculum con­ sists of cultural material that was not creat­ ed by or for gay men, that was produced by the surrounding culture, and that has been appropriated by gay men for their own pur­ poses' ftwian Mt ini myjnn-j -• At one time, this appropriation was sim­ ply a necessity. For gay r.xn who did not have access to their “own” history and cul­ ture in the years before gay liberation, it was necessary to make creative re-use of the materials provided by the existing public culture and to re-signify them in such a way as to make them bearers of gay meanings. This process continues, 30 years after gay liberation, when it is less necessary than it once was. it seems to be the case that the possibility of an open, uncensored, explicit, and conscious gay culture has not extin­ guished the appeal of coded, indirect, implicit, or figurai gay references. The process of learning how to be gay continues to involve a re-coding of hetero­ sexual codes. This is an interesting phenom­ enon. Studying it opens onto some of the largest questions about individual identity and culture, about how you become what you are. It is these theoretical questions that my course is designed to explore. David M. Halperin, Professor, University of Michigan Editor's Note: Prof. Halperin was asked by our staff for an explanation of his class after it was mentioned in a Jim Bailey campaign advertisement last week. rlltU tUeJa'i 2uetiuui... Why did convention bomb? HastingsBaNNER Last week's Republican National Convention had dismal television viewing ratings. Why do you think the conventions just don't hold our interest much any more? Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by...Hastings Banner, Inc. A Drvtuon o( J-Ad Graphics inc 1351 N. M-43 Highway Haslngs. Ml 49058 0602 (616) 945 9554 John uBcobs F,*ooric Jacobs Vice President President Joyce Ryan Stephen Jacobs Secretary Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. 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Ml 49058 "They made it boring by "No one is interested in avoiding any controversial the conversions because or hot topics. I think they they are boring." didn't want to turn off any voters, and as a result the voters turned the convention off." *1 think basically because the people running aren't in touch with the actual working person.' �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 10. 2000 - Page 5 l€TT€RS from our readers... Good deeds aren’t enough to enter Heaven Dear editor: I have been working on a survey for sev­ eral years. The percentages are not exact since I have only kept a mental account. The survey question goes like this. “Do you have eternal life and a home in heav­ en?" The answers run something like this about 5 percent of the people say. ‘no,’’ about 5 percent say “yes." About 90 percent say, “I hope so." If people think it is possible to earn eter­ nal life and heaven by doing, “good deeds" or if they think Goo grades on the “curve" (and many do) I can sec why so many say. “I hope so." I asked at least three people how they were doing, they all answered "good." To which I replied, “I need to talk to you.” And they replied. “Why is that?" and I said, “My book says, ‘no one is good but One. that is. God." Mark 10:18. The book also very clearly and often says no one is saved by their “good deeds." “Not of works, lest anyone should boast." Ephesians 2:9, “Not by works of righteous­ ness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us. through the wash­ ing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit.” Titus 3:5. Nor is anyone saved by their own righteousness (right-wiscness). “...And all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags...” Isaiah 64:6b. “As it is written: “There is none righteous, no, not one;” Romans 3:10, “There is none who does good, no, not one ” v 12c. “To demon­ strate at the present lime His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus ” v 26. “And be found in Him. not having my own right­ eousness. which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the right­ eousness which is from God by faith " Philippians 3:9. "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23. The gift of God is "eternal life.” a gift is not yours until and unless you receive it. Let me share with you a true story, I have called, "How Can They Be So Sure?" It happened some 57 years ago when I was still at home. Our family went to church to listen to a men’s quartet. I can’t forget one thing they said, that they knew that if they died, they would go to be with the Lord Jesus in heaven. My thoughts responded with, "How. can they be so sure?" I don’t think I had ever heard anyone say that before. I certainly could not say that. I hoped I would go to heaven when I died. All through the service 1 kept asking myself “How, can they be so sure? Finally, on the 14-mile trip home, I came to this conclusion. "If there is anything to it, it must come from Bible.” So I determined, that when I got home, I would check it out. As soon as 1 got home, 1 got my Bible out. Grandma had gi.cn us grandchildren a leather covered, zipper Bible when we grad­ uated. You can’t guess what was the first thing 1 noticed when 1 opened my Bible. 1 noticed that the Bible is a big, big book. I thought, “how can a young fellow like me find his way around in this big book?” Well. I just Friend of the Court is no friend Dear editor: What is up with trying to get someone to act on child support orders? As a stepfather I’ve taken great pride helping raise my chil­ dren and stepchildren. I have watched as these children grow up with no help or sup­ port from their other parent. The Friend of the Court has done nothing to find out why the mother receives nothing. Just trying to get a straight answer is very frustrating, if you can get one. Some employees who work there show very little concern about the children, but lots of concern for the deadbeat parents. ^Supports are able to be lowered without review or concern for the parent with cus­ tody. Isn’t someone supposed to notify both parties? One of our children has lived his whole life without seeing a dime in child support. My wife has made several attempts to rind out why. Where has the money gone? We pay big tax dollars every year for the FOC to have jobs and do what’s right for each individual case that comes before them. Why can these parents wait seven weeks before action is taken? If I waited seven weeks to choose to feed my children, I would go to jail. I would deserve to go to jail for chiid neglect. Why don’t they? What’s the trick to getting a payment statement, or just getting them to collect? Who’S in charge there? The lack of ambition and concern when someone is trying to find out something .is ridiculous. Caseworkers being moved around and not notifying the clients as to what is going on happens on a regular basis. Parents try to set appoint­ ments and are told they have to wait because they have no caseworker. I am sick of seeing so many just walk away, without being held accountable. There are grievance papers you can file that end up right back where you started, with the people who lack concern, the FOC. It’s about time someone took notice. I want somejupwen,. We have written kuers to others, with no caapuakc. The hntsoftt line is someone is not doing a very good job watching what actually goes on there. We are not going to give up. I hope some­ one will sit up and take notice soon. It seems to be too much to help us, they keep suggesting we get a lawyer. If it were that easy we wouldn’t need or want the child support. Someone should do his or her job without hesitation, just like any other hard working American citizen. If they don’t like what they’re doing, then find another job. Quit letting the deadbeats get away, for the sake of all the children. Please someone, show some concern. Russell Wilkins Gun Board should change attitude Dear editor: The Barry County Gun Board is not doing the people of Barry County justice when deciding who gets a concealed weapons permit. If you arc an ex-police officer or politi­ cally connected person, you will get a per­ mit, you probably won’t have to show up to get it. The rest of us law-abiding citizens arc turned down regularly. We arc being told by the Gun Board you don’t qualify, the police will protect you. Courts ruled in Warren vs. .D.C. and Trezzi vs. Detroit that police cannot protect and arc not required to protect every indi­ vidual, only the public in general. The police don’t have a crystal ball. Murderer, rapists, and anybody else who wants to do harm to you do not schedule their crimes or notify the police in advance. The police can’t be where they are needed in time to prevent death or mayhem to you. They can only arrive later to count the bodies and, hopefully apprehend the predator. There have been 14 studies, state by state analyses, county by county research and crime trend studies. The research confirms in all the studies that allowing good law­ abiding citizens to protect themselves with a firearm outside their homes is a policy that saves many lives. Americans use guns in self-defense as often as 2.5 million times a year, this is five times more than they arc misused by criminals. The Barry County Gun Board members should change their negative attitude about how they issue concealed weapons permits to law abiding citizens. They should do like Macomb and Clinton counties in Michigan do. allow law-abiding citizens to carry a concealed weapon to protect themselves. John Vernon. Middleville COA, YMCA create win-win idea To the editor: I am very pleased to express my support, for the collaborative efforts of the Commis­ sion on Aging, Hastings Area Schools and the YMCA of Barry County. As a lifelong resident of this community I can attest to many advantages offered fami­ lies in this county. Simply living in an area where we can feel that our children are quite safe is a wonderful thing when raising a family. Programming offered through the schools and through the YMCA affords a healthy outlet for young children and teenagers. I feel fortunate to have served as a volun­ teer for the YMCA, but have also learned that the children of our community need more. Young people need places to go that arc safe and supervised. I can recall many letters to the editor over the years concerning the lack of places to gather for teens. We have little to offer for family recreation. Wouldn’t it be nice if we all had the opportunity to learn to sw im and be exposed to aquatic programs? We have a shortage of gymnasiums, and only by (he grace of the school system have we been allowed to continue to offer much of our programming. There is little doubt that the COA needs a facility for programs for our many active seniors. By partnering with the Hastings Area Schools to share kitchen services the COA can better sen e the needs of our com­ munity. How wonderful to offer a facility that will sene the entire family, from grandparents to infants. What a great selling point for Barry County. This is a win-win proposition. By collaborating with the Hastings Area Schools and the COA we believe that we can do something really special and unique. I urge you to support the Community Center Sept. 11. Mary Burghdoff. President Barry County YMCA Board Hastings started reading where the Book opened up. This is what I read. "And this is the record, that God has given to us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. These things I have writ­ ten to you who believe in the name of the Son of God. that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God " 1 John 5:11-13. I almost fell off my chair. I was so shocked, as I said. "Oh thank you Lord, this is just what I was looking for.” I read it over and over again, then said, "But Lord, I have a problem. I’m not sure that I willfully, con­ sciously asked Jesus into my heart and life when I was about 9, when 1 went forward in church. So Lord if 1 did. I just want to con­ firm that, if I didn’t, I want to do that now. And 1 did that, then. So i'm not sure whether I was 9 or 19 when I received the Lord Jesus as my Savior and Lord, but the time doesn’t really matter, the Lord knows, and I know. I did. Now as I look back to that experience, I ask myself, “was that a miracle or just the providence of God that caused that big Book to open up exactly to I John 5:11-13” What is the difference between a miracle and the providence of God? I have since learned that, "These things” referred to in verse 13 refers not only to the two preceding verses, but to the whole book of 1st John. Read the whole book at least five times for that blessed assurance, Jesus is mine. Rus Sarver, Hastings Make community center a reality Dear editor: I’m writing to express my support for the Community Center being planned for resi­ dents of Barry County in Hastings. I’m especially impressed with the collab­ oration among the Barry County Commis­ sion on Aging, YMCA of Barry County and the Hastings Area School System. Having worked with the Y Center and the Commission on Aging. I am equally impressed with the quality of their service as well as their commitment. This center is in the best interests of all Barry County res­ idents and deserves the support necessary to 4 make it a reality. Dan Salerno, Kalamazoo Community center meets local needs To the editor: In September we’ll have a chance to make a real difference in the lives of families in Barry County by supporting the new com­ munity center. Seven of our children participated in ath­ letics while attending school in Hastings, and all seven were involved in the Y.M.C.A. programs. We know the positive role that recreation can play in building strong fami­ lies. Now that we are senior citizens, we clear­ ly sec the need for more services to the old­ er members o»' the community. We’ve seen how much the seniors enjoy lunch and activ­ ities at the Commission on Aging. We also see how important the Meals on Wheels is to the isolated seniors throughout Barry County. We look forward to swimming, using the woodworking shop and even tak­ ing computer classes. We, too, are on fixed incomes and watch our finances. We feel that the 33 cents per day that the center will cost us will be well worth the investment in Barry Countyls future. Please join us in voting “yes" for Barry County’s future. Sincerely, Con Ahearn and Marge Ahearn, Hastings Looking for... Quality Printing? Call Us at J-Ad Graphics for a quote today! 945-9554 Financial FOCUS Furnished By—MARK D. CHRIST€NS€N of Edward Jones and Co. Taking early retirement? Brush up on Rule 72 (t) If you’ve ever thought about retiring early, then you know there’s one major con­ cern you’ll need to address: money. Will you have enough? And where will it come from? Barring a disability, you can’t start col­ lecting Social Security until you’re 62. When you retire early, it would be extreme­ ly helpful if you had a source of income to tide you over until you reach that age. But if you tap into your IRA or 40l(k) before you’re 59 1/2. won’t you have to pay a 10 percent penalty on the distributions you take out? Not necessarily. According to Section 72(t) of the Internal Revenue Code, you may be able to tap into your IRA or 401(k) before age 59-1/2 and still avoid the penal­ ty. How? By taking the funds in a scries of “substantially equal periodic payments." This somewhat "jargony" phrase simply means you’ve got to withdraw about the same amount of money at least once a year. You have to make these withdrawals for at least five years, or until you’ve reached age 59-1/2, whichever is longer. So. for exam­ ple, if you start taking these payments at age 50, you'll need to continue them until you’re 59-1/2. If you don’t start taking the payments until you’re 57, you have to keep going until you’re 62. How much can you withdraw? Unfortunately, you can’t just choose the amount you think you'll need. Typically, IRS regulations require that the size of the payments be based on your life expectancy — or on the joint life expectancy of you and your beneficiary — and a given interest rate. Clearly, it’s a good thing to avoid the 10 percent penalty, which could amount to thousands of dollars over time. Nonetheless, just because you can access your IRA or 4OI(k) without paying n penal­ ty doesn’t mean you should. Why? For one thing, even though your withdrawals may not incur any penalties, they will trigger income taxes. This could be especially cost­ ly if your tax bracket doesn’t drop in retire­ ment. Even more importantly, your IRA or 401(k) provides tax-deferred growth for your retirement savings. The longer you leave these funds alone, the greater your accumulation will be. That added growth will be very helpful later on in your retire­ ment, when you really do need the money. One more point to consider When you have a 401(k), you still have to separate from employment before you can take money out, even using the Section 72(t) provision. With an IRA, you can start mak­ ing 72(t) withdrawals at any time. In any case, weigh your decision careful­ ly. You worked long and hard to build up your IRA or 401(k). Don’t be in a hurry to dismantle them. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �p«9» 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August to. 2000 Jeffrey Lynn “Gator” Bemheisel HASTINGS - Mr. Jeffrey Lynn "Gator" Bemheisel, age 36, of Hastings, died Friday, August 4, 2000 of accidental drowning. Mr. Bemheisel was bom on May 30. 1964 in Lansing, the son of Arthur & JoAnn (VanDorpe) Bemheisel. He was raised in the Charlotte and Olivet areas, and attended schools there. Mr. Bemheisel was married to Dana Zalewski on August 22, 1984, marriage ending in divorce. He was employed at McKinney Poured Walls Company and previously at the Grand Rapids Gypsum Supply Company. Mr. Bemheisel was an avid outdoorsman. He is survived by daughters. Amanda Zalewski of Hastings, Samantha Bemheisel of Hastings, and Jessica Bemheisel of Hastings; son. Joshua Bemheisel of Hastings; mother. JoAnn LeFcver of Charlotte; father, Arthur Bemheisel of Punta Gorda, Florida; sister, Betty Jo (Gary) Adams of Goshen. Indiana; brothers, John (Tammi) Bemheisel of Holiday, Florida, and James Bemheisel of Goshen, Indiana; former wife, Dana Aspinall of Hastings; like parents. Sherry & Claude Snider of Hastings; god daughter, Stephany Schid of Hastings, nieces and nephews; many friends and extended family. There will be no visitation. Graveside Services for Jeffrey will be held on Thursday. August 10, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at Hastings' Riverside Cemetery with Father Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial will be at Hastings* Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. ...at the church ofyour choice * Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASAVTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Laccy Rood. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor, Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School 11:00 am, Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m., Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pm ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. JefTenoo Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mas* 4:30 p.m ; Sunday Masses 8:30 a m. and 11:00 am.. Confession Saturday 3 30-4 15 pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Slate Road, Hastings, Mich. W Clayton Garrison, Pastor Sunday Schoo! 9:30 am; classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m arc: Rainbow* or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or First grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits. M-79 Wcu Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m, Worship 11 a.m , P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling Pastor DcAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077. Service Times: 9:45 a.m. Traditional. 10:15 a m. Sun­ day School; 11:15 a.m. Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH nett, Pastor. Church office phone 948 2 549 Sunday Service Times are 8 30 a m. 9:55 a m and 11 20 a m Tuesday prayer and share time 10:00 a.m., Wednesday evening service 6.30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p m. also. Nuncry and children’s activities thru the 4th grade available for all services Bring the whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Cart Phone 367-4061 Litchfield Wonhip Ser­ vices: Sunday, 11 00 a.m , Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hasting! Gnce Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd , I mile east of Hasting*. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus, 945­ 9224 Sunday Services: 9:45 a m Bible Ciasses - for all ages, 10 40 am - Morning Wonhip, 6:00 pm. Evening Bible Study. Thursday, 7:30 p m Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith - "You Are Wel­ coming" Church Phone. 948­ 2330 EMM4NUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Moore, Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours, Wed Thun 9 a m to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9: 30 am Sunday School. 10 45 a m. Morning Worship. Sun. 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship (Gr. 6-12), Sun evening service as announced in weekly bulletin 6 p.m.; Wed. 6­ 8 p.m. Warriors (Gr. K-5th). (War­ riors will begin in September (Serving evening meal to Warrion at 6 p m.). Wed. 7 p.m - Prayer Mtg. (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices • 9:30 a m Morning Prayer, 10: 30 am. Holy Communion. Evening Prayer 6:00 p.m. For more information call 795-2370 or “Member Church of the HMd- Rev Dav id T Hustwick 948-9604 Hide Anglican Communion " 315 Rev Deacon David S Mohrhardi 517-627-9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services Affiliated with the In­ dependent Anglican Church W Center St (comer of S Broad­ way and W Center St) Church Office (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr Charles P McCabe III, Rector. Mr F Willrim Voetbcrg. Director of Music Sunday Worship Ser­ vices - 8 a m and School - 10 a m able at 10 a m. School. Aug. 7-10 10 a m. Sunday Nuncry Avail­ Vacation Bible from 6-8 p.m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 am Sunday School Hour; 11 00 a.m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6 00 p m. evening Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand St. Hasting*. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m.. Sunday Evening Service 6pm, Thursday Bible Study 7 p m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pasler Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 a m . Worship 11 00 a m.. Evening Service at p.m. Wednesday Bible 7 00 p m 6 00 Prayer HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday 9:45 am Sunday School; 1045 a.m. Morning Worship. 6 00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Wednesday. 6:30 p.m., KidY Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9:00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study For fur­ ther information call the church office. 2750 Wall Lake Rd.. Jeffrey A Ar­ M r South u M-W. Rev RleMM 49058 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Father Charles Fischer, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries. 9:30 a.m Sunday School for all ages; 10 45 a m . Morning Worship Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. 7:00 p.m Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p.m. Awana. Sr and Jr High Youth, Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Mominu Celebration 10 * m. Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Si., Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. Aug 13 - 8:00 A 10:00 a m. Worship, No Sunday School (summer). Thurs­ day. Aug. 10 6:30 p m. Softball Tournament Friday. Aug. 11 6:30-10 00 p m ROCK Group. 6:00 Relay for Life for Cancer Saturday. Aug. 12 - Relay for Life cont'd; Softball Tourn. 8:30 am, I i o». mfpfrn : «-00 p m NA 15 - 7:00 p.m Stewardship Comm.. 7:30 Over. Anon Wednesday. Aug. 16 - 7:00 Worship Tuesday, Aug. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Buflbrd W. Coe. Pastor. Lisa Stevens, Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Musk. Organist. Church phone: (616) 945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a.m. Office hour* arc Mon­ day through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a m to 12:00 p.m. during the summer. SUNDAY SCHEDULE 9 30 a m Worship. Jr Church. 10 30 am Coffee; 10:30 a.m. Radio Broad­ cast August 14th through August 18 - 9 00 a m to 11:30 a m VA­ CATION BIBLE SCHOOL Our theme this year is Holyword Stu­ dios. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Tbursd.sy. Aug 10 - 6 45 p.m. Praise Team rehearsal Sunday. Aug 13-9 00 a m Traditional Worship Service; 9 20 Children Y Worship, 10 00 a.m "Coffee Hour" in the Dining Room. 10.30 a m Contemporary Worship Service. The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220. The 10:30 Service is broad­ cast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both Services Children Y Worship is available during both Services WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coat* Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a m . Church Service 10 30 a m . Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions” - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS - Mrs. Neva Mac Neil, age 84. of Hastings, died Friday, August 4, 2000 at her home. Mrs. Neil was bom on August 14, 1915 in Hastings, the daughter of Reason & Alta (Foster) Naylor. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended area schools, graduating in 1934 from Hastings High School. Mrs. Neil was married to Lyle D. Neil on September 10. 1934, and he survives. She had been a life long Barry County resident, living at her present address in the Coats Grove area since 1948. Mrs. Neil was a member of Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish at Coats Grove. She was a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Family and friends knew her for her gracious hospitality inspite of a life long disability. She is a hero to all of us. Mrs. Neil was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Rhea Callihan and Linnie Patrick; daughter, Patricia (Neil) Myers; brothers, Howard and Carl Naylor. She is also survived by her daughters, Jean (Gordon) Chase of Hastings, Linda (Don) Gilliem of Milford, and Sandra (Ray) Kezenius of Rockford; sons, Larry (Janet) Neil of Hastings, and Rc i (Carla) Nei! of Hastings; 13 grandchildren. Blake and Marte Myers, Kimber Lynch. Kun and Dena Chase, Kyle and Robin Chase, Matthew and Kim Neil, Bob and Kathy Buresh, Susan Neil, Chris and Janet Norton, Robin Norton and Troy Terwilliger, Anthony Nei) Kezenius, Doug and Rebecca Knop, Erin Neil, and Misha Neil; 30 great grandchildren, Justin Myers, Ashley, Laura, Rachel Anna Lynch, Jesse, Abby, Lacey, MacKenzie Chase, Eric, Kristin, Amber, Nicholas Chase, Kendra, Logan Grant, Ellary Neil, Tyler, Cody, Ethan, Dylan, Seth, Sarah Buresh, Joshua, Robert. Ryan Norton, Chase True Norton Terwilliger, Alex, Emily, and Aaron Knop; sisters, Leia Root of Hastings, and Helen Furrow of Hastings. Funeral Services for Neva were held on Monday, August 7, 2000 at Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish in Coats Grove. Reverend Benjamin L. Hening officiated. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park. Woodland Township, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Adoptive Family Support Network. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. | ~ Altie S. Swift ~~ ] WOODLAND - Miss Altie S. Swift, age 84, of Woodland, died Friday, August 4. 2000 at her residence. Miss Altie S. Swift was bom on December 21, 1915 in Castleton Township, the daughter of Marion and Lois (Childs) Swift. She was raised in the Nashville and Woodland areas and attended local schools, graduating in 1935. Miss Altie S. Swift was employed by various area physicians as a licensed practical nurse. Her hobbies included embroidery, gardening, cooking, the farm and tending to her many cats. She donated the war memorial at the Woodlawn Cemetery in honor of her brothers. James and Merle Swift. Miss Altie S. Swift was preceded in death by her father, Marion Swift; mother. Lois (Childs) Swift; brothers, James Swift, Merle Swift, and Fred Swift; sisters, Bernice Swift, and Grace (Marcotte) Swift. She is survived by a nephew. Fredrick (Elaine) Marcotte of Glcnndale Heights. Illinois; a niece, Johannah Chmielewski of Nashville; four great nephews; and two great nieces. Funeral Services were held on Monday, August 7. 2000 at the Maple Valley Chapel in Nishville. Pastor Ward D Pierce officiated. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel. MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Jerry D. HASTINGS - Mr. Norman C. Pierce, age 65, of Middleville, died Perkins, age 78. of Hastings, died Sunday, Tuesday. August 1, 2000 at his residence. August 6, 2000 at his residence. Mr. Pierce was bom on February 4. Mr. Perkins was bom on July 2, 1922, 1935 in Hastings, the son of Frank & the son of Glenn and Greta Perkins in Ruth (Paustle) Pierce. Freeport. He was raised in the Hastings area and He moved to Hastings at the age of 12, attended the Ch;dister school, graduating in and graduated from Hastings High School 1954 from Hastings High School. He in 1940. went on to serve in the United States Navy Mr. Perkins worked for his father at for two years. "Perks Tavern" (now known as County Mr. Pierce was married to Patricia A. Seat) until he served in the Army during Young on November 19. I960, and she World Warn. survives. He married Agnes Taffee on August 13. He was employed at the Upjohn 1949, and they moved to New York where Company for 32 years, retiring in 1992 as he attended Pratt Institute. machinist/supervisor. Mr. Perkins later worked in sales for Mr. Pierce was an avid traveler, enjoyed Sexton Food Company, and for Ohio Plate woodworking, was an Indian Guides Leader Glass and Shatterproof Glass in charge of and Boy Scout Leader. He enjoyed strong sales. life long friendships. He and his family lived in Flint for 15 He was preceded in death by his parents. years. They moved back to Hastings in Mr. Pierce is also survived by a son, 1979 and he retired in 1984. Jerry D. Pierce, Jr., of Denver, Colorado; Mr. Perkins was a long time member of daughters, Lorraine Pierce of Wyoming, St. Rose Catholic Church. and Alison Dreisbach of Kentwood; two He was preceded in death by his parents; grandsons; sisters, Barbara Sandbrook of an infant brother; and three sisters, Nashville, Jeanette Tredinnick of Florida, Margaret Wisenaurer. Laurel Echtin?w, and and Betty Appelman of Hastings; nieces & Dorothy Tomlinson. nephews. , .v Mr. Perkins is survived by his wife, - -Rnenl Service. forJerry ..Agnes; sons, Mark and Michael ofRmt, Saturday, August 5, 2000 at Wren Funeral ' Ind John (Jeanne) of Frankfort, Illinois; Home in Hastings. Dr. Robert Brady three grandchildren, Kathleen, Robert, and officiated. Joseph; brother, Raymond (Jean) of South Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Carolina; brother-in-law, Tom (Peg) Taffee Hastings. of Hastings; sister-in-law. Sister M. Memorial contributions may be made to Laurentina of Farmington Hills; many the American Cancer Society in Lieu of nieces and nephews. Flowers. He will be remembered as a gentle man Arrangements were made by the Wren who gave generously of himself to others. Funeral Home of Hastings. Funeral Services for Norman were held Richard C. Johnson HASTINGS - Richard C. Johnson, age 67, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2000 at home with his family present. Richard was bom on August 7, 1932 in Hastings, the son of Clare R. Johnson and Velma A. (Weaver) Johnson. He graduated from Hastings High School, was a four year Veteran of the United States Air Force, having been stationed in Texas, Japan and Denver, and served during the Korean War. Mr. Johnson was later employed at E.W. Bliss Company for 43 years, working as a Design Engineer, and later managing Repair Services. Richard was active in the local Elks and Moose Lodges in Hastings, was involved in the Boys Scouts of America, Junior Chamber of Commerce and was Captain of the Hastings Fire Department when he retired from the department. Most recently, Richard had become involved in the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA), starting a Hattings/Middlcville chapter. He had a real love for biking around the country with his wife and friends. His greatest love however, was that for his wife and their 49 wonderful years of marriage. Richard and his wife, Betty were married in a double wedding ceremony with Wayne (Jiggs) Morgan and Joyce (Nixon) Morgan of Hastings, at Lowery Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado on July 3. 1951. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Betty (Tolles) Johnson of Hastings; children, Stephen Johnson (and wife, Tammy) of Lowell. Susan Johnson-Byrd (and husband. Jeffrey) of Hastings; grandchildren, Jonathan Hollister, Stephen Hollister. Aaron Johnson and Jade Brown; brother-in-law, Richard Tolles (and wife, Vi) of Delton. A Memorial Service will be held at the First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green Street in Hastings on Friday. August 11. 2000 at 12:00 P.M. with the Reverend Lewis Vandcrmccr officiating. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, or Paws For Cause or any charitable organization of your choice. More obituaries on pg. 13 on Wednesday, August 9, 2000 at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. Reverend Father Charles H. Fischer officiated. Burial was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Church or the Norman Perkins Scholarship Fund at Western Michigan University. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Charles S. Howard MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Charles S. Howard, age 61, of Gun Lake Road, Middleville, died Tuesday. August 8, 2000 at Spectrum Health - East in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Myrtle^G^Spalsbury | DELTON - Mrs. Myrtle G. Spalsbury, age 86, of Delton, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2000 in Battle Creek. She was bom on October 15, 1913 in Angola, Indiana, the daughter of Jessie and Elsie (Johnson) Sellers. Myrtle was a loyal Kellogg employee, retiring in 1977 after 27 years of service. She loved gardening, cooking, canning, picking fruits and vegetables and was an avid Detroit Tiger fan. Myrtle was preceded in death by husbands, Albert Boyle, and Harold Spalsbury; a son, Carol "Bud" Boyle in 1999; a brother. Carroll Sellers; and sisters, Wilma Bundy, and Leotha Swartz. She is survived by a son, Albert (Karen) Boyle of Delton; a daughter-in-law, Shirley Boyle of Battle Creek; step-son, Larry (Lois) Spalsbury of California; a step-daughter. Jackie (Paul) Newbum of Battle Creek; seven grandchildren; 12 step­ grandchildren; and several great and great great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Myrtle were held on Tuesday, August 8, 2000 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastors Brent Branham and Robert Norton officiated. Interment was at Floral Lawn Cemetery in Battle Creek. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 10. 2000 - Paoe 7 foetal Akws JlaJee- OdeMa Brownell-Price plan to wed Sept. 16 The marriage of Linda Brownell (Irons) and Dewey Price Jr. will be celebrated Sept. 16. 2000. Parents of the bnde-eicci arc Gor­ don Irons (deceased) and Betty Irons of Delton. Deweys parents are Dewey Price Sr. of Florida and Judy Brown of Nashville. MI. Both Dewey and Linda are employed at Tyden Seal, Hastings. Linda graduated from Delton Kellogg in 1982. Dewey graduated from Thomapple Kellogg, Middleville in 1985. They have four children between them. Wilkeses to mark 50th anniversary Duane and Marge Wilkes request the honor of your presence at their open house to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, on Aug. 19, 2000 al Hastings Moose Lodge. 128 North Michigan Ave., Hastings, from 2 until 5 p.m. No gifts, please, but cards will be wel­ come. Cases to mark 70th anniversary Currie-Gee to wed in 2001 Mr. and Mrs. Dan Currie of Hastings isc proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Danae to Adam Gee. son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Gee also of Hastings. Danae is a 1995 graduate from Mt. Pleas­ ant Baptis* Academy and a 1999 graduate from Cornerstone University. She is now teaching English'Speech at Rockford High School. Adam is a 1998 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently attending Tay­ lor University where he will finish in the spring of 2001 with a Business Systems ma­ jor. They arc planning to wed on June 23, 2001. To honor a very special couple. Harold and Isabelle Case of Hastings, a family pot­ luck dinner will be held on Sunday. August 20, 2000 at the Pleasantview Family Church Fellowship Hall on Lacey Road. The celebration is being planned by their children, grandchildren and great-grand­ children. The Reverend Edward Swadling married Harold Case and Isabelle Bivens in Hickory Comers. Michigan on August 20. 1930. Harold is a retired farmer and Isabelle is a devoted homemaker. They have lived in the Battle Creek. Hickory Comers and Dowl­ ing areas and have always enjoyed travel­ ing to other states. The couple attends Pleasantview Family Church. The Cases’ six children are Gordon. Robert. Gerald (deceased). Kenneth. Den­ nis Case and Karen Greenfield. There are nineteen grandchildren and forty-six great­ grandchildren. If you care to mail a card, tie address is 1940 East Cloverdale Road. Hastings. MI 49058. Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday, Aug. 15. at 7 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Com­ munity Library. Any members, life mem­ bers or library patrons are invited. The engagement has been announced of Juliet Rose Shelton, a Lakewood High School graduate, daughter of David and Debi Shelton of Battle Creek and Isaiah Konkus of Caledonia. Their wedding is planned for Sept. 2. She attended St Leo College in Florida. His parents reside in California, where he graduated from Gran­ ite Hills High School in FJ Cajon. The Shoppers’ Guide listed obituaries of Gladys Dunn, age 95, of Portland, who died July 30. She was a younger sister of the late Ruth (Kiel) Behlcr of Lake Odessa. Mrs. Dunn w as an aunt of Arlene Behler Hatch of Alden Nash highway, Lowell and the late Jerry Behler of Lake Odessa. She had three children at Eagle and one nt Six Lakes. Another death reported was that of Larry Harris Sr., 59, of Ionia. He was a brother of Norman Harris of Lake Odessa, of Betty (Richard) Davis, also of Lake Odessa, and others in the Belding area. His wife and three adult children survive him. Burial was at Tuttle cemetery. Former resident Jacob Weller died Aug. 4. He had lived on Bliss Road after his mar­ riage to Mrs. Kate Possehn. He was retired from General Motors, where he worked more than 22 years. He is survived by his wife, Kate, of Bcldmg. eight children and his stepchildren Philip Possehn and Debo­ rah Possehn. His service was at Portland St. Patrick’s church Aug. 8. He had reached the age of 80. One of the candidates in the Tuesday pri­ mary election was Kevin Beard, who was running for county commissioner from Meridian Township in Ingham County. He is the son of Mary McCartney Beard of Grand Ledge and the late Carl Beard. Both parents grew up in Lake Odessa. Kevin has many cousins here, as well as his uncle, Robert Beard. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at the Odessa Township Hall Sat­ urday, Aug. 12, at 1 p.rr.. Bill Atkinson of Lansing will speak on research at Salt Lake City. He is a grandson of Dewey Kings, who owned the Lake O Cleaners here years ago. A correction from last week is that the lady in the Lake Odessa Produce presenta­ tion was Marcia (Garlingcr) Raftlcr. Reports arc that some business shifts are happening dowrUowtv The Hair Shop is moving to the former Cosmopolitan loca­ tion, which once housed a bank. A shoe shop is reported to be going into the former hair place. An engineering business has a sign in the former Garlingcr/Stanger build­ ing. The former Kreiger/post office/Smith Bros/library building now has a business sign. Flowers are at their best. The surround­ ings of the Hampel home on lower Fourth Avenue are beautiful. It is worth a drive by to see. Gordon and Polly Eldridge have a colorful border along their frontage with rows of purple and pink petunias. David and Melanie Kauffman on Jordan Lake Avenue have a nice border along the street. Jerry’s Tire and Auto has lots of flowers along the same street north of the railroad tracks. Dick and Gayle Peacock also on the coun ty/village road have their traditional rows of red geraniums, white petunias and purple petunias. Marian Klein has a colorful front lawn with mound plantings and flovers elsewhere. On the Boulevard the Harvey Frederick’s and Joe .Vortley homes are a treat to see. The Fetterhoff house on First Street at Second Avenue has alternating plantings of red and white. The Lansing paper reports that MSU is N EWS Mote family members present on Depot Day for the gift of a framed photo are Jack Gamaat, Don Collier. Elaine Gamaat, also of Lansing, Oliver Collie' of Sun­ field, Eleanor Potter of Byron Center, Loren Mote of Clarksville and Sheryi Smith of Middleville (hidden). Brett Curtis draws the second winner after John Waite stirs the tickets. Curt McDowell of Hudsonville stands by, as he has just won the grand prize, the Beaver Island top. part of an astronomy arms race to build the biggest and best telescope. This university and four partners are building a $28 million telescope in Chile. It will likely rank as the 16th largest in the world when it is finished two years from now. University of Michigan is also a partner in the venture. It is as much about attracting faculty and graduate stu­ dents as it is about probing the skies. The U of M with Harvard and MIT is building two new 6.5 meter telescopes. California enti­ ties have 2 10 meter scopes in Hawaii. Eight members of the county genealogy society met July 26 to continue the project of remapping the markers in Lakeside Cemetery. In other work sessions members have mapped all but the final 2 1/2 sections. In one long forenoon they were able to accomplish listing all the markers in one section and half of another. It called for lots of chank or baking soda to lighten the etch­ ings, brushes to remove moss, trowels to release some buried markers for a look at the inscriptions. Some of the markers toward the north side show birth years as early as 1820. Each worker took one row at a time to decipher. A new mailing from Ionia Hospice lists the celebrity waiters who will serve dinner at the county unit\ Dinner tnd Auction Sept. 14. Waiters from h'.e are Beth Woodard, Lake Odessa po*\mastcr; and Rev. Fr. Tom Boufford of S». Edward’s church. Another is a formal postal worker here Pam (Townsend) Mix, who is postmaster at Sun­ field. Local business places which have contributed to the auction list are Thomp­ son’s Interiors. STREET NAME SIGNS 911 EMERGENCY Home Address Signs REQUIRED BY NEW BARRY COUNTY ORDINANCE •19.95 ea - 2 or more *17.95 ea. • Made while you wait - 5 minutes • Call & Pick Up • Private Drive - Private Road Signs • "Any Name" Pvt Rd Signs .Action Signs tacrou Tram E U> BIB.T 1011 E. State St.. Hastings Ida James marking 90th Ida James to celebrate 90th birthday on Aug. 8th. (616) 945-0542 « Tur™. 888-577-7446 PRIVATE drive signs A card shower is being planned for Thelma Burd on Aug. 7. 2000. Please send cards to Thelma Burd in care of Raymond Burd at 6187 E. M-79 Hwy., Nashville. Ml 49073 EARN $9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN 73wrnapp/e cfrlanor jiy Q 0 > ■V 0 0 2 71 Request for Bids Roof Replacement 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 ■ EOE City of Hastings Economic Development Department requests unit price bids for approximately 4800 sq. footage of roof replacement at the Hastings Industrial Incubator located at 1035 East State Street, Hastings. Sealed bids must be submitted no later than 2:30 p.m. on August 22, 2000. Bid specifica­ tions and proposal forms are available at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, City of Hastings. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. All bids shall be clearly marked on the out­ side of the submitted package ‘Sealed Bid - Industrial Incubator Roof Replacement." Payment based on quantities of material placed. 1988 CHEVY S-10 141.000 miles, new alternator, new exhaust. $2500 O.B.O. (Dog and rollbar not included) Call 948-2081. 2 The Join the nursing assistant class at Thomapple Manor and make a difference in the lives of others. The class will be held August 16 through August 31 and is not in session on weekends. After successful completion of state testing, wage will increase to $10.65 per hour. To ensure the safetj of our residents and staff, all appli­ cants are subject to criminal background checks and drug screens. Apply for this opportunity in person by August 11 at: Thelma Burd marks 75 years > �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 10. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT — CIRCUIT DIVISION ORDER TO ANSWER HON. JAMES H. ASHER FILE NO. 00-504-CH NATHAN ERWIN and SANDRA L ERWIN Plaintiffs. vs. WILLIAM P BARROWS, his heirs and assigns, ROBERT STRONG, his heirs and assigns, and LESTER MEAD and MARYANN MEAD and their heirs and assigns. Defendants. David H Tnpp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945 9585 Attorneys for Plaintiffs At a session of said Court held the City of Hastings, County of Barry. State of Michigan. on the 17th day of July. 2000 PRESENT HON JAMES H FISHER. Circuit Judge TO WILLIAM P BARROWS, his unknown heirs, devisees or assignees, and ROBERT STRONG, hrs unknown heirs, devisees or assignees, and LESTER MEAD AND MARYANN MEAD and their unknown heirs, devisees or assignees Any and all others claiming an interest in and to the fol­ lowing described parcels or real property situated m the Township of Hastings, County of Barry. State of Michigan A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 36. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENC­ ING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID QUARTER SECTION. THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 36 336 6 FEET TO THE LAKESHORE OF LITTLE LONG LAKE THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE UNE OF THE LAKESHORE TO A POINT WHERE THE LAKESHORE INTERSECTS THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 36. THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH SECTION LINE 226 6 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING APPROXIMATELY 1 03 ACRES ALL IN SECTION 36. HASTINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN Based on the pleadings filed in the above cap­ tioned matter in which Plaintiffs have Ned a com­ plaint seeking to quiet title in and to the above­ described parcel of real property IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that all Defendants and any and all others claiming an interest m and to said descr bed parcel of real property shall on or before the 13th day of September, 2000 file a Notice of Interest asserting their interest mi and to said parcels with the Clerk of the Court for the Barry County Trial Court - Circuit Division. 220 W Slate Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 A fail­ ure to file said Notice of Interest shall constitute a default, and. on the 14th day of September. 2000 at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, this Court, after taking proofs, shall terminate whatever interest the said defaulted party(les) may have m and to said'parcels of* real property, unless a Notice of interest is filed, or Defendant(s) or a representa­ tive of Defendants appear before the Court on sad date JAMES H FISHER. Circuit Judge DRAFTED BY DAVID H TRIPP (P29290) 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49058 (616) 945-9585 (8/10) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING File No 2000-22889-NC In the matter of SCOTT WILLIAM MATZEN I 'OTICE: A hearing will be held on Wednesday. 9'6. 2000 at 9.00 a m. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition for change of name of SCOTT WILLIAM MATZEN to SCOTT WILLIAM TRUCK This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. August 1. 2000 Scott Wiliam Matzen 5600 Upton Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 (8/10) STATE OF MICHIGAN FAMILY DIVISION. 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION HON. JAMES H. FISHER FILE NO. OO-273-DO NICOLE ADAMS. Plaintiff. -vsLAMAR ADAMS. JR Defendant Attorney for Plaintiff Mark J Andrew Flory (P56387) LEGAL AID OF CENTRAL MICHIGAN 3490 Belle Chase Way. Ste 50 Lansing. Ml 48911 (517) 394 2985 ext 226 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT IT IS ORDERED 1 You are being sued by Plaintiff m this court for divorce. 2. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, on or before September 22. 2000 If you fail to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this case 3. A copy of this order shall be published each week m the HASTINGS BANNER for three con­ secutive weeks and proof shall be filed in this court. 4 A copy of this order shall be sent to LAMAR ADAMS. JR. at his last known address by restrict­ ed. certh-ed mail return receipt requested before the date of the last publication and the Proof of Mailing shall be filed with this court. Dated Signed July 17. 2000 JAMES H FISHER CIRCUIT JUDGE (8/10) Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN 8 ASSOCI­ ATES, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Aaron G. Snider and Dawn Snider to United Stales of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administrations. United States Department of Agriculture. Mortgagee, dated September 14. 1988. and recorded on September 14. 1988. m Liber 472. on page 397, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THREE AND 51/100 DOLLARS ($92,103.51). mdudmg mer­ est at 9.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort gage wiU be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 100 o'clock p m. on Thursday. September 21. 2000 Said premises are situated m Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as t Located in Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan described as: Lot 13 Pioneer Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof as record­ ed m Liber 3 of Plats or. Page 80 Right of way to Michigan Bell Telephone Company as recorded in Liber 161 on Page 193. Right of Way to State of Michigan as recorded in Liber 151 on Page 314 Restrictions as recorded in Liber 234 on Page 129 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban doned in accordance witn 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated. August 1.2000 United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United States Department of Agriculture Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (9/7) NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM BARRY AND CALHOUN COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRlc E: Please Take Notice that the Board of Education of Hastings Area Schoo! System, Barry and Calhoun Counties. Michigan, has called a special election to be held in the school district on Monday. September 11. 2000. Ann Landers Senior surgeon succeeds Dear Readers: in a recent column ex­ tolling the virtues of Dr Michael DeBakey, world-famous heart surgeon. I spoke of his excellence and wrote that he performed surgery until he was 90 Very soon after that column appeared. 1 received word from Dr. DeBakey, my good friend of 30-plus years, informing me that he had read the column and was pleased. He also said that while he no longci has the heavy operating schedule he followed for many years, he still goes to the operating room when patients insist upon it. The very next day. I received a letter from Virginia Krieger n Killeen. Texas, along with a clipping from the Temple. Texas, Daily Telegram, reporting on Dr De­ Bakey’s most recent achievement. He suc­ cessfully implanted a heart-assist device one-tenth the size of current pumps in a 31 year-old Houston woman. The woman r awaiting a heart transplant, and will rely on the device until a human heart becomes available. The device was developed by Dr. DeBakey, Dr. George Noon and NASA en­ gineers. It is called the MicroMcd DeBakey Ventricular Assist Device. Dr. DeBakey truly is a national treasure. In 1969, he received our nations highest BONDING PROPOSAL Shall Hastings- Area School System. Barn and Calhoun Counties. Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Thirteen Million Eight Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($13,890,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefore, for the purpose of: erecting, furnishing and equipping a community recreation and education facility; developing and improving the site; and relocating and improving outdoor physical education facilities? The following is for informational purposes only: R The bonds are expected to be outstanding for a period of not more than 26 years, exclu­ sive of refunding It is estimated that 1.96 mills ($1.96 for each SI .000 of taxable val­ uation) will be levied for the bonds in the first year, the estimated simple average annu­ al debt millage for the term of the proposed issue is 1.85 mills ($1.85 for each SI.000 of taxable valuation). (Pursuant to State law. expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or employee salaries, or other operating expenses, i THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER IN ORDER TO BE ELI­ GIBLE TO VOTE ON THE SPECIAL ELECTION CALLED TO Bl HELD ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER II. 2000 IS MONDAY. AUGUST 14. 2000 PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY. AUGUST 14. 2000. ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL BOND ELECTION To register, v.sit any Secretary of State branch office or your county, city or township clerk’s office, persons planning to register with the respective county, city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerk s office are open for regis­ tration This Notice is given by order oi the Board ot Education ot Hastings Area School System. Barn, and Calhoun Counties. Michigan Donald A. Myers Secretary. Board of Education Cigs equal profits Dear Ann Landers: A while back, a reader asked why the government doesn’t ban cigarettes. Well, Ann. I will tell you. I work for a tobacco company. It costs the manufacturer aboui 12 cents to make a pack of cigarettes. Sales and promotion costs bnng the total pack price up to around 15 cents. The cigarettes then go to a ware­ house. where the federal government col­ lects taxes, and (hen. the state collects more taxes. The result? A pack of cigarettes winds up on a store shelf costing a whop­ ping $2.50. The manufacturers profit about subtracting the costs of manufacturing, sales, promotion and taxes? Between five and 10 cents .per pack, depending on the brand. I hope this clarifies who is making the real money on cigarettes. - Anonymous in Chapel Hill, N.C. Dear Chapel Hill: i appreciate your ex­ planation, but there is one large hole in it. If there is so little profit for the tobacco com­ panies. why do they keep making cigarettes - especially when their image is taking such a beating? Obviously, they are making a great deal of money, too. In Chicago, a pack costs nearly S5. Obesity explained Michael Scott Kuiphof, Hastings and Lee Ann Thome. Hastings. Brian Jamie Bankston. Dowling and Karen Lynn Cottcnll. Dowling. Jeremy William Drew. Wayland and Sarah Chrissann Pelton, Wayland. Thomas Michael Hayes, Hastings and Suzanne Jo Newton. Hastings. Tom Edwin Luyk. Shelbyville and Jen­ nifer Lynn Colter. Middleville. Jack Lee Mills, Sr. Delton and Judith JoAnnc MacGillivray. Delton. Gerald Joe Bacheider. Hastings' and Shirley Mane Lamse. Hastings Joshua Hawkins Cook, Hastings and Emi­ ly Marie Rozegnal. Hillsdale John Carter Bos, Middleville and Lisa Christine Schwartz. Middleville. Theodore Anthony Janke, Jr., Battle Creek and Patricia Lynn Williams, Battle Creek. Shawn Christopher Hale, Kalamazoo and Kerri Ann Enyart, Delton. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS BOY, Jeremiah Lewis, bom on July 8, 2000 at 12:55 a.m. at Downtown Spectrum to Harold and Jolene Finney of Delton Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 18 inches long. Praising God are his sisters Jennifer, Becky ani Leslie Ogden and brother Robbie Ogden. BOY, Payton Charles born at Metropolitan Hospital on July 13, 2000 at 2:25 p.m. to Steven and Sara Stancil of Ionia Weighing 9 lbs. I j oz. and was 21 inches long. Big brother Parker welcomed him home Grandparent* arc Bill and Lorraine Frccdlund of Freeport, Arnold and Peggy Stancil of Grayling and Keith Cathy Martell of Gaylord. Great-grandparents arc Nancy Chiodim of Shelby, Thomas Stancil of Grayling and Helen Gibson of Maryland. TAKE NOTICE that the following proposition will be submitted at the special bond election: honor - the Medal of Freedom - from Pres­ ident Lyndon Johnson. I cannot imagine a more deserving person. GIRL. Grace Mary Brown, bom at Spec­ trum East on July 25, 2000 at 2:27 a.m to Rex and Lisa Brown. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 3/4 inches long. Dear Ann Landers: Thank you for your response to “A Midwestern Common-Sense Reader” regarding his comments about obesity. He said fat people eat too much and are too lazy to exercise. You said it is some­ times a metabolic problem, and that he should be less judgmental. I have an older brother who weighs 500 pounds and is about to undergo stomach by­ pass surgery to help him lose weight. The reason my brother became so heavy was be­ cause of a botched operation on his knees. The surgery left him unable to exercise, and the medication for pain caused him to pack on the pounds. He has been struggling with his weight for 15 years. Wc know if this by­ pass surgery doesn’t work, wc could lose him to heart failure. He is only 39 years old. Too many people think obesity is a mat­ ter of choice, when, in fact, most over­ weight people arc trying desperately to stay healthy. Thank you for being a voice of rea­ son and compassion. - Tina in Massachu­ setts. Dear Tina: Your letter will be greatly ap­ preciated by obese readers and their fami­ lies. Thank you for being understanding and supportive. Stepmother unwelcome Dear Ann Landers: What is the proper place for a stepmother at a wedding? My parents divorced several years ago, and my father, age 60. married a 27-year-old woman in 1998. That means she is younger than I am. My stepmother has made no ef­ fort to be part of our family. She is imma­ ture. insecure, and sometimes, downright cruel. I have stopped trying to get to know her better, but my sister hates confronta­ tions and wants peace at any price, so she has remained friendly Sis is planning her wedding, and it is go­ ing to be a small, intimate affair. She will only have a best man and matron of honor (me) I do not believe my stepmother should be part of the wedding I say she should wear a corsage signifying she is a member of the family, but that she should not be in the processional, or anything else. My stepmother is offended by this, and my father says his wife should be treated the same as our mother. Well, 1 disagree. She is NOT our mother. She had nothing to do with our upbringing, nor has she devel­ oped a warm relationship with cither my sister or me. I would like to know what you have to say about this - The Bride’s Sister in Pennsylvania. Dear Sister of the Bride: The decision should be made by the bndc. Under normal ciivumslances, the stepmother is a guest at a stepchild's wedding, not a participant. If she is a classy lady, she will step aside gra­ ciously. If she does not agree to do this, it i» up to the bride to decide how to handle it. Wife takes “the high road” Dear Ann Landers: I have been married for seven years. It took me a long time to trust my husband and confide in him. I am a very private person, and opening up is not easy for me. I recently learned that my husband has been discussing our private affairs with a female friend of his. I feel humiliated and betrayed, and don’t think I can ever confide in him agair. My husband has said he is sorry and wi'l end the friendship if I wish, but I do not want to make matters worse by asking him to do this. Seeing a counselor is out of the question. It would be impossible for me to talk freely to anyone about such a personal matter. Please tell me what to do. - Unsure of My­ self in Las Vegas. Dear Unsure: You have taken the high road by not insisting that your husband end the friendship with the woman, even though he offered to do so. Nou, stay on the high road, and trust your husband to keep family matters to himself from here on in. I’m bet­ ting he will not let you down again. Use “caution” not crosses Dear Ahn Landers: When there is a traf­ fic fatality alongside a road, people often place homemade memorials at the site. This means crosses, flowers, pictures and color­ ful streamers next to dangerous curves on the highway. They are enormously distract­ ing. I once veered off the road while Joqk? ing at one of these memorials, and it fright­ ened me to death. Who knows how many accidents arc caused by mo*onsts who lose their concentration while looking at these tributes. i realize people arc emotionally drawn to these sites and want the dead to be remem­ bered, but this :s not the way. There should be a law to prevent people from taking a driver’s eyes off the road at the exact point where it is most dangerous. Instead of memorials, how about putting up a caution sign or planting a tree? It would help a lot. Thanks, Ann. - Lisa in Citrus Heights, Calif. Dear Lisa. You’ve made an excellent point. I vote for the cautions signs and the trees. Have trouble sleeping at night and don 'I want to get involved in a novel? “A Collec­ tion of My Favorite Gems of the Day " is the perfect bed-stand male. Send a self-ad­ dressed. long, businesj-stze envelope and a check or money order for $5 25 (this in­ cludes postage and handling/ to: Collec­ tion. do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562 (in Canada. 56.25). To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Cre­ ators Syndicate web page al www cre­ ators, com. FREE CABIN UPGRADES Coldwater Park repair planned A Coldwater Park river hank repair pro­ ject is planned for Saturday . Aug. 26. from 8 a m to 4 p m. at Coldwater Park, comer of 100th Street and Morse Lake Road Coldwater Park is a picnic and fishing spot on the banks of the Coldwater River. The banks have become eroded from high water and other causes. The Coldwater Riv­ er Watershed Council has undertaken the task of fixing this problem so that the trees that make the park so enjoyable arc not lost. It not corrected, erosion will topple them into the river The job will consist of putting a filter fab­ ric down to hold the soil in place and then covering the banks with fieldstonc. The heavy work will be done by machinery, but people arc needed to help repair the grounds, direct traffic, etc., as well as cat dinner. Come early and stay late, but please plan to work if you w ant to have dinner. To register or for further information, call Richard Kunde. 765-5338 CABIN RATES From $279 ^HOirnival^ The Most Popular Cruuc Line in the World'* www.carrwal com Premier Q Travel 8t Cruise 7105 Kraft Ave. st. Caiedonc. Mi 49316-9402 (Comer of Kraft & Broadmoor) Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30-6; (6161554-0311 Frt 830^>: 5crt wJ VW ■ ■ WWW premiertravefcnc com Xkm wk* port *nd M par gumt. <fou6i« occupancy ctwm ro2 pka go-crnmtrrt tteVUa*. (M S0-P SO) Uwttom �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 10. 2000 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht The days and times of Irving Charlton revisited By Joy ce F. Weinbrecht In 1982 and 1983, The Hastings Banner ran a series of articles about >r«ing Charl­ ton, written by Keith Mead We have had several requests to repeat these articles and will begin to do so. Mr. Mead met Irving Charlton in 1936, when he was playing for a ball team. This was the year that Charlton decided to donate his lands to Barry County. Charlton hired Mead and a close friend­ ship developed. Keith also worked at Clark Equipment for 30 years. Irving Charlton nicknamed Mead “The Kid” and called him by this name over the years that they worked together in the park, a period of 12 years and on Charlton’s farm for five years. Mead helped to cut the logs in Chariton's woods to form the framework of the parkas stone museum. He mowed lawns in the summer and built shelves, boats, picnic tables in the winter and hauled the stones for the bath house. Sometimes Keith would accompany Chariton to pick up artifacts. He learned to know and love Irving Charlton, as he worked with him. He describes him as an unassuming person, introverted and hard for many people to get to know. Irving Chariton had a degree in mechan­ ical engineering and was a collector of engines and other farm machinery as well as many artifacts from earlier life in Barry County. Mead purchased the original Chariton farm house in 1951 and remodeled it into a home for him and his wife. Chariton was born the only child of E. Frank and Roseanna Althousc Chariton on Aug. 28, 1882. He died at age 80 on June 12, 1963 and is buried in Hastings Town­ ship Cemetery. Keith Mead writes: Dec. 30. 1982: “Introduction, The Days and Times of Irving Charlton " “As I read a recent Hastings Banner and saw the photograph of the two Chariton Park officials placing a wreath on Irving Cliariton’s grave. I was reminded of the many years I had known and been associat­ ed with him. “I became acquainted with him in the mid 1930s until his death on June 12, 1963, a span of 27 years. I thought of the great influence he had exercised in shaping my life. “My only reason for writing this narra­ tive is to attempt to acquaint interested peo­ ple with the man as I knew him There are a few people still around who knew Irving, but the older ones are leaving the scene and soon it will not be possible to gam an insight on the man as I knew him and as he really was. “In the many years I was around him as a neighbor, working for him 12 years at the park and on his farms operating them from 1946-1950, working on the marsh on the park in 1936 and being a friend all that time are my means of authority of the subject. "To simplify the communication to inter­ ested parties, I shall use as focal points and axis the park and the stone house on Chari­ ton’s farms on Center Road, Center Road being I 1/2 miles north of the park and cast from Hastings I shall use ‘Stony Point.’ Thomapple Lake and river, and the other towns, roads and schools to clarify the account. I shall use the names of Charlton’s friends and neighbors as they were and a very important part of ’The Days and Times of Irving Delos Chariton.’ “Statistics arc a very cold, formal part of an account, but arc necessary to give authority to it. Any definite dates given are backed by letters, documents and court­ house records. “As to the writer, myself. I wish to be regarded merely as a ’prop’ or ‘straight man in the act,’ only necessary to relay the story. 1 only hope to perpetuate and honor the memory of my old friend and associate. Irv­ ing Chariton. Irving Charlton and his Westinghouse steam driven tractor. Keith Mead, dose friend and associate of Irving Delos Charlton for over 27 years and author of ‘The Days and Times of Irving Chariton.” Hastings Banner Photo. "Without apology, I well know I am nei­ ther a Hemingway, or Mark Twain. 1 merely am unique in having been so closely associ­ ated with Mr. Chariton those many years. I. as Mr. Chariton, am deeply impressed by knowledge and education and the more pro­ found aspects of a person. I well know the more I was with him, the more I learned. He. having been an educated man. could and would teach anyone willing to learn and was of the greatest influence in my lift Some who may have by now guessed that I am Keith Mead • “If Irving had any regard for a young man around him. he would call him ‘The Kid.’ I was the ‘Kid’ for 27 years and as far as I.D. was concerned, I still am. He always said, ‘Hey Kid.’ ‘Kid do this or that.' or ‘the Kid can do it...’ or the Kid will do it.’ So once more I shall try and ‘do it.’ If Chariton did not care for a man. he would say ‘that fel­ low.’ “The greatest problem arising in writing about him is when to stop. During the many hours I listened, his stories about his life and travels, the people he knew and associ­ ated with and his vast store of mechanical knowledge were endless. “In telling one of his experiences he sel­ dom dated things chronologically, but as ‘When I was a kid,’ or ’going to high school or college.’ or ‘when I was teaching.’ How­ ever, from 1936 until the present, I was directly involved. I have been given access to records, pictures and court records by neighbors, park officials and courthouse people and am very grateful to them all in helping me to get an accurate account to pass on to others not fortunate enough to have known him personally for as long as I have. I have heard people laughing about him, the way he appeared or lifestyle or the old cars he drove, but I could only feel pity forthem not being privileged to really know him as he actually was. “As I read the article about Chariton the donor of the land for the park to Barry County (you and me) and others using it. I wondered how many people knew of the sacrifices, work and worry he endured to make it all possible. He gave a full and clear title of the land to Barry County with the stipulation that a museum would be built by the county and that he would fill it with Expressions Dance Centre “ 301 S. Michigan Avenue (616) 945-0421 Toe-Tapping Specialty Shop will be at the studio this day only— FALL REGISTRATION August 12, 11-4 Dance Team tomoNS ~ Aug. 14-17 Fill Dance Classes start Sept. 5th Ages 2 1/2 & up relics, which he did. “About 1950, the museum was finally enclosed. He also stipulated that he was to manage it in his lifetime and he did. Both parties kept the agreement. “There are those who thought Irving was wealthy, but that was not true, as he paid interest right up until 1950-1951. To be able to give clear title of the park land, he mort­ gaged his farms. Until he sold his 280 acre farm in September, 1950, cash money was a bit scarce. “In writing of his farms, they' axe: The 120 acre farm where the square stone house now stands about four miles from Hastings on the east. Center Road on the north side of the road, formerly owned by Frank Carl­ ton, Irving’s father. “The 160 acres west and adjoining the 120-acre farm Irving bought from Robert Manin in the early 1920s. On the southwest comer of Center Road and Chariton Park Road are 10 acres of woods Irving also owned. In both farms there were 280 acres. “In 1945. he purchased 65 1/2 acres on Cogswell Road on the north side of Thornapplc Lake and called it Pleasant Shores. His purpose as he said, was to develop it as lots to sell and build another museum over on the park. To purchase this land, he bor­ rowed money from a local doctor and paid interest on it until 1950. “After selling his farms to Warren and Arvilla Bolton in September of 1950, he moved over to the park and constructed the living quarters and shop down by the river. I was living on and operating his farms at that time and had been there living with my family in the white house west of his stone home, from March 1946. “After selling his farms and getting some ready money, he bought the Scott farm on the comer of Chariton Park Road and M-79. south of the park; this he broke up into parcels and sold. “His one and only interest was to get more money to buy more relics, which he did. He spent very little on himself. Howev­ er, contrary to popular belief, he liked to eat well and did. as far as a bachelor could. He may not have been too keen on dishwash­ ing. but he had what he liked. “Mr. Chariton appeared very abrupt and even gm IT sometimes, but he had a heart as big as a barrel. "Once Irving got out of debt and sold some lots. etc., he did begin to accumulate some money, not a lot in those inflated times, but quite a bit then. He loaned some out at interest and sold lots on land con­ tracts at Pleasant Shores and the Scott place. I bought my home where I now reside from him in 1951 “I read in accounts written about his estate that he had property in the west. Yes, he did. I believe it was 160 acres in Wyoming, which some rancher paid the small taxes on for the use of it. How he came to own it was. that years ago a land promoter came through the country selling photos of land in the west as they advertise even today and Charlton bought it later from a neighbor. "Charlton never sold the land until the 1940s when he took a trip out there and saw it. He told me it was mostly gravel and sagebrush, but he kept it for the fun of it He also had the oil and mineral rights. “To the many who may wonder why he gave all the time. land, antiques and money to us all of Barry County, it was given in memory of his parents, which he dearly loved and respected. He also had other rel­ atives whose memory was dear to him, especially his uncles, Calvin Chariton, Will Chariton and Clarence Chariton. “Irving was the only child of E. Frank and Roseanna Althousc Charlton, bom Aug. 28, 1882. “The park and its contents were given to honor and perpetuate the memo.y of the Indians and early pioneers of the area, which he loved also. "Irving Chariton loved children and wanted to have some of his own. but for some reason was denied that privilege. “Yes, he had been married and divorced many, many ago in the early teens and 1920s It was a matter he discussed very lit­ tle. However, neighbors and friends who knew Gertrude Chariton said that she was a fine, well educated lady. Mrs. Hamilton Munn, a neighbor who lived near the Frank Charitons on the Center Road, correspond­ ed with her until her death many years ago, long before Irving passed away. 1 never saw or knew her and wish I could have known her. "Irving Chariton was a very unassuming person and expected very little recognition for himself, only respect. He was always helpful to anyone in need." More about Irving Charlton as seen through the eyes of Keith Mead "The Kid" next week. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! BO<rsysraiijFSOunMESTMEHGM.iC An MMpandwVfcwNM o/aDry Inc. • 10 fryert » . totomcroo. McNgon 4001 * MS-2900 9126 t<M» Dt Axnu» . HcKond. 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For those who have played this "glorious" game, there is nothing that compares to the sounds... the sights... the jaunts through the freshly cut grass... the bruises obtained through the blind-side collisions... the, well you get the picture. It really doesn't seem like 1986 was 14 years ago. When my feet touched the Thomapple Kellogg High School practice field Monday and the Hastings High School practice field Tuesday, it really did feel like I was home. Saxon assistant coach Jeff Simpson made it an even better experience when he asked me to join in with the drills for a couple of plays. At first, I was curious — thinking Simpson wanted to use this ole* foggy, as an example of how not to catch the pigskin — but then. I understood that there was a deeper meaning here. That meaning (at least to me) was that you never leave the field that you belong to. No where more than the football field do I acquire that strong of a home feeling. Monday was a day that many prep gridders had penned on their calendar as being the coronation of the new season. The first regular season games may be still two weeks away (the Saxons begin Friday, Aug. 25 on the road against the Vikings from Lakewood, their first home game is Friday, Sept. 1 versus the Albion Wildcats), but the season actually began Monday with the running of sprints... the pounding of tackling dummies... and the execution (some of it good, some of it bad) of the plays on both sides of the ball. When the pads finally go on Thursday, the experience will become even more hot and heavy. The pains that the players experience (which often require some very serious R and R) will hurt even more... the thrills of making that big jaunt down the sideline will become even more exciting. Nothing compares to those first days of practice. Ifs all about teams striving for a common goal. To be a winning team... not just on the scoreboard, but as a group of individuals representing their home schools. This is prep football, so cherish these moments with every chance you get. Us ole' fogies, still sometimes wish we could. Remember as coach Jeff Keller will tell you often, play until you hear the whistle. And remember this, champions are made through conditioning. Champions like Zac Fulmer who not only has a knack for hauling in the clutch receptions, but also can boot with the best of them, using his golden foot. Champions like Adam Schantz who can break away from a crowd just as quick as you can say Saxon. Remember Schantz, if you feel like you can sprint past the defense... just do it. Prep football is one great experience that doesn't seem to have changed much in the past 14 years. The biggest difference I sense is that many teams have one long practice during the early weeks instead of holding those dreaded two-adays that many of the dinosaurs experienced. Let me tell you guys, there's nothing like tasting those cookies after the first practice and returning to the field for more nourishment later in the afternoon under a scorching sun. Football teaches you that there really is a lot you can learn through pain. Pain may be one thing, but so are the bonds that are formed through the entire football experience. Football, like many other sports, teaches you that a team that works well together, wins together. Football forms a family that learns how to take the hits... learns how to deliver some punishment... and learns how to congratulate its opponents for making the same plays. It's a family feeling that will last with you a lifetime. You learn how to make the most out of the opportunities... don't waste valuable time.... go until you hear the whistle... and learn how to win. Honoring its legends and supporting its current Saxon stars, the Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic proved to be a real winner for everyone involved in last Saturday's (Aug. 5) event held at the River Bend Golf Course. The Classic, sponsored by J-ad Graphics and manned by the Hastings High School athletic boosters, served a number of rewarding purposes. 1. It raised over $12,000 for the current Saxon athletes. 2. It honored 11 legends. Dr. Jim Atkinson, Bob Carlson, Jock Clarey, Dick Guenther, Jack Hoke, Lew Lang, Bruce McDowell, Pat Murphy, Bernie Oom, Tony Turkal and Bob VanderVeen. who combined put in 334 years of quality education and service to Hastings Area Schools. "Thai's a real definition of a legend, when you put in a lifetime," Guenther said. "Hastings has been good to all of its legends." 3. It paid tribute to its namesake, George "Buzz" Youngs who spent many years devoting his time to his beloved Hastings Saxons. 4. It provided a great opportunity for Saxons, and friends, of all ages to get together and reminisce, passing along their favorite stories from present times as well as days gone by. Guenther even passed along a story on how he and Youngs actually became first acquainted. "I was in high school at Crystal Falls and he (Youngs) was a sports writer from the Iron Mountain area," Guenther said. "I had a lot of success and he nicknamed me the U.P. Flash." A few years later, the two would come together in Hastings, serving their • Whitecaps Win For Barry County: It was one super time Tuesday night as a number of Barry County residents attended the West Michigan Whitecaps contest versus the Lansing Lugnuts at Old Kent Park. These fans left the ballpark with many smiles on their faces, many souvenirs in their hands and many memories from a wonderful ballgame that should stick in their hearts for a lifetime. By the way, the 'Caps won the game 3-0, thanks to same crafty pitching and some timely hitting. Talk to you soon. Kelly Hawthorne came away with a Tom Izzo signed National Champion Michigan State University basketball during those festivities. Hawthorne won the roundball by paying $200 in a special auction. The Classic was a real ace, thanks to the work of many hard-working individuals. Bennetts Industries not only produced golf towels for all of the participants, but did ao for way below the cost that it took to print them. Listed below are results from the Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic: Dr. Troy Carison shows solid form on his drive at Saturday's Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic. into the 90s. The team that finished at the bottom, however, still came away from the event (the J-ad Graphics sports staff personally knows this) feeling like champions. One golfer who didn't particularly have the greatest of outings finished his round, went into the clubhouse for a little R and R and then decided to sell his clubs. It was a day that included many stories and many smiles. "I reminisced with a lot of former standouts from Hastings," Guenther said. "To see all of the smiles; there was a real great spirit of camaraderie. A lot of these kids were in high school when I was superintendent." Guenther said. "I got to know them quite well. I enjoyed sitting and chatting with them. It was a great opportunity to get together." Pat Murphy agreed with her former boss by saying that going over all of the experiences from the school "were great fun." Legend sponsors included J-ad Graphics, the River Bend Golf Course, Coleman Insurance. Hastings Fiberglass, Hastings Mutual, Century Tel, the Tyden Group, the Olsson Group, the Pennock Medical Staff and the Hastings Orthopedic Clinic. Representing the school at the event were a number of coaches, athletic director Steve Hoke, the high school principal Tim Johnston and a number of others. Johnston addressed those in attendance following the golf during the luncheon festivities. 1st Place Team ($500 with a 58 score): Jason Eldred, Greg Feather, Curt Ritsma and Kevin Stauffer. 2nd Place Team ($300 with a 61 score): John Nixon, Casey DeJong, Chip Haines and Dave Foster. Blind Draw ($200 with a 61): Don Myers, Greg Hagen, Warren Banaszewski and Dan Stenke. Long Drive on Hole 18: Female — (sponsor River Bend) Shirley Blakley of Hastings Orthopedic Clinic. Men — (sponsor Hastings Fiberglass) Kevin Potts. Long Drive on Hole 2: Female — (sponsor Century Tel) Shirley Blakley of Hastings Orthopedic Clinic. Men — (sponsor Tyden Group) Kevin Potts. Closest to the Pin on Hole 3: (sponsor Coleman Insurance) John Carlson, from River Bend Golf Course, 32 inches. Closest to the Pin on Hole 7: (sponsor J-ad Graphics) Bryan Hemingly, 56 inches. Closest to the Pin Hole 13: (sponsor the Olsson Group) Mike O’Donnell, from Westside Beer, 12 1/2 inches. Closest to the Pin Hole 16: (sponsor Hastings Orthopedic Clinic) Jamie Langscheid, 69 inches. Most Accurate Drive Hole 5: Male — (sponsor Pennock Medical Group) Bob VanderVeen of Coleman Insurance); Female — (sponsor Hastings Mutual Insurance) Barb Ziegler of Hastings Orthopedic Clinic. All prize winners received $50. Skins (75 percent payback, 25 percent to boosters): Hole 2 — Bernie Oom three on par five; Hole 9 — Jeff Storrs two on par 4; Hole 12 — Jason Eldred two on par four. Kelly Hawthorne holds up the MSU basketball she won Saturday. With Kelly are her father, Steve, and HHS athletic director Steve Hoke. 5. And it offered a complete field of 44 teams totaling 176 golfers (one of the largest, if not the largest, events to date), a chance to enjoy a fun day of golf, food (which included a chicken barbecue prepared by River Bend's Denny Storrs) and other pleasures. Those who didn't play 18 holes, still were able to enjoy a splendid time consisting of remembering and relaxation. The action took place on the White and Red courses at River Bend. One team carded a score in the 50s, 30 teams finished in the 60s, 11 squads managed scores in the 70s, one team withdrew because of a commitment to be in Detroit later in the afternoon and one team fell This poster of George “Buzz" Youngs shows his love for the game and for his beloved Saxons. Denny Storrs* chicken barbecue was a big h» for all of those in attendance. The outing helps to support the Saxon athletus financially. Saxon Alumni Games Fast Approaching... Coach Jeff Keller guides his troops through a tackling drill at HHS. I Members of the Hastings High School soccer team (from left to right) Paul Henney. Isaac Weeks. Man Norris. Jeremy Shilling. Jeremy Butler, Travis Milleson, Josh Milleson, Peter Gole and Andy Cotant are anxiously looking forward to Saturday, Aug. 19, the date of the Alumni Games at Johnson Field. The female Saxons will square off at 5 p.m. iiiXl the male athletes will battle at 7 p.m. For more information about the special event, contact varsity coach Dennis Argetsmger at work (877-665-7324) during the day or at home (945­ 0569) during the evenings. (Photo Peny Hanjtn) �The Hastings Banner - Thundey. August 10. 2000 - Page 11 PSV-USA Soccer Camp scores in area Hastings golfer qualifies for First comes the fun. But just as important, and gained through the pleasurable experience, is a better understanding of the game. The PSV-USA Soccer Camp begun its area quest Monday, much to the delight of enthusiastic soccer players in the Hastings. a«mM<c«uac and Caledonia area. This is the sixth year of the PSV-USA Soccer Camp in. or around. Barry County. Like last year, the camp, which runs through Friday, is branching out to serve more areas and more players. This week, the camp also is traveling to Holland. Caledonia and Byron Center. The previous week. PSV traveled to Wyoming Park and East Grand Rapids. The camp was broken up into three sessions. The early morning session included 30 younger athletes, the afternoon group had 40 freshman and junior varsity players and the evening session, held in Caledonia, included 40 varsity players. "The numbers are good for these camps," said Evans. "It’s a real good group." Instructors, who all played or were professional soccer players in the Netherlands, are Sander Buiks. Job Muurmans and Thomas Rijsman. Buiks and Muurmans were both making return visits. This was not Rijsman's first time in the United States, however, as the 22year-old was a member of the University of North Carolina men’s soccer team as a freshman in college. Rijsman said part of becoming a solid player is having the right mental framework. "There’s mor- , learn than just the skills." Rijsmid. "You have to make them think a »mle more about the game. Skills are good, but we want them to use their heads more." Tactics and conditioning also are valuable in developing a top-notch soccer player, according to Rijsman. The area players might not be able to grasp everything the PSV coaches are teaching them initially, but eventually it all strikes home. "They really pick it up well." Rijsman said. "At first, it may be a struggle, but then they are able to see and gain a lot of extra energy from it (the soccer instructions). We want them to think about details, but you don't get to the “til-iu T?** ^.118111.1111 coming soccer players who have a better understanding of the entire game. "Eventually, the drills we do will help them to understand the game better." Rijsman said. "SomrLir.es they may not understand why. but when they figure it out, they see that two yards can make a difference." And what were Rijsman's thoughts on his latest trip to the United States and the people he met along the way? "It’s awesome," Rijsman said. "They really listen well. It's a great group of kids and i* great experience.” Having fun playing the game, according to Muurmans, is the most important part of the experience. He was making his fifth trip to the Middleville area in 2000. Muurmans realizes the importance of making others smile. “I love the kids... If I can sec a smile of someone’s face, it's fine with me," Muurmans said, "h's part of the game, they're having fun. while playing soccer." Muurmans said some of the lessons they teach to the younger players also can be used to train the freshman, junior varsity and varsity players during the high school sessions. See SOCCER... continued on page 12 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT!NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shawn L. Raymond and Amanda Jane Raymond, hus­ band and wife (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 26,1999. and recorded on January 28. 1999 in Liber 1024349. on Page 1. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to BA Mortgage. LLC (a wholly owned sub­ sidiary of Bank of America. NA.) successor n interest by merger of Nationsban'* Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated May 15. 1999, which was recorded on July 14. 1999, m Liber 1032455 on Page 1. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed »> be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORT* ONE AND 47/100 dollars ($74,141.47), including interest at 7.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises, or some p*rt ot them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml al 1 00 p.m., on September 7. 2000 Sad premises are situated m CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. Michigan. and are described as: Lot 8 of Block 7 Daniel Stricker s Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 11; also the South 12 feet of Lot 3 of Block 7 of Daniel Sinker's Addition to the Cty. Formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 1 of Plats on Page 11. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated July 27.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200018713 Hawks (8?4) Hastings' Katie Welton will compete in Powcrb ill's Tournament of Champions this weekend in Lansing after carding her top score of the Powerbill Junior Tour season Aug. I in Pinckney. The soon-to-be senior Saxon finished in second place with an 84 (two strokes from first place) at the event held at the Timber Trace course in Pinckney Aug. I to earn her spot in this weekend's field. To be eligible for the Powerbilt finale, a golfer must place first or second in one of the summer tournaments or finish in the top 10 for points in the season. Welton, 17, was somewhat surprised with her qualifying round. ’ Yeah, I really didn't expect it," Welton said. "I thought that I would be done. The course (iiowever) was fairly easy." A good start propelled Welton to her solid finish. "I started out on the front side with a 41." Welton explained. "I wanted to shoot 85 (or better) and I did.” Welton obviously brought her A-game to Pinckney, the best of her shots coming fn m around the greens. 'My short game was probably the best that day," Welton said The Tournament of Champions will be staged at the Forest Akers West Course at Michigan State University on both Friday and Saturday. It is a course that Welton knows quite well, having competed in the State finals a couple of times with the Hastings team and as an individual this past spring. "I just want to keep in the 80s; I don't know how I'll finish overall," Welton said. "It (the course) is not one of my favorites. It is short and really easy. The only problem are the sand traps." The Powerbilt Junior Tour consists of 1,500 plus high school golfers from Michigan. Ohio and Illinois. This is the fourth summer that the Hastings' native has taken part in the Powerbilt competitions. See GOLFER... continued on page 13 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING Instructors Sandor Buiks. Job Muurmans and Thomas Rijsman stand behind a group of happy campers who are munching on popcicles. WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL! The Hastings Area School System staff is looking forward to the 2000-2001 year. Information needed to start the new school year is listed below: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL; Monday, August 28 SEW STUDENT REGISTRATION; All School, August 15. 16. 17. 22 9:00 a m to 12 00 p.m. • I 00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. When registering yuur child you will need proof of residency. Hastings Area School System’s Hours (2OOO-2M1) Pleasantview Elementary School Kindergarten Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday. August 15.2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan The purpose ot said heanng is for the Board to hear comments and make a determination on a request by James Wtswell of 225 Industrial Park Drive. Hastings. Michigan (see map below) Hastings Area School System Legal description on said property is: CITY OF HASTINGS COM AT W 1/4 POST. SEC 18. T3N. R8W, TH N 878.55 FT TO CEN­ TERLINE W STATE ST. TH ELY ALONG CENTERLINE 1,5765 FT TO E LINE INDUSTRIAL PARK DR. TH N 0 DEG 26*03‘ W 342.7 FOR BEG. TH N 0 DEG 26“03- W 400 FT. TH N 89 DEG 35-57* E 584 4 FT. TH S 0 DEG 18-03* E 400 FT TO N LINE PENN-CENTRAL RR WW. TH S 89 DEG 35'57* W 583.5 FT TO POB PART OF THE NW FRL 1/4. SECTION 18.5 36 A Contrary to City Ordinance Section 90-579 (2) ot the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, this variance, if granted, will allow the construction of a structure closer to the lot line then the mini­ mum required building setback distance. 1 (Monday -Thursday)7:25 a_m. to 2:20 p.m. (Friday morning)7:25 am. to 10:27 p.m. (Friday afternoon)11:11 am. to 2:20 p.m. Grades 1-57:25 am. to 2:20 p.m. Central, Northeastern. Star Elementary Schools Kindergarten (Monday - Thursday)8:10 am. to 3:05 p.m. (Friday a.m.)8:10 am. to 11; 11 a.m. (Friday p.m.)>|;57 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. . &|0 a_m. to 3:05 p.m. Grades 1-5 Southeastern Elementary School (Monday - Friday) Kindergarten (a m classes) SZ£ tx: Hastings Middle School Hastings High School & 10 a m. to 11:12 p.m. :... -cc:::::::: "WMMB ..*<p ~ . 8:|0 altp. to 3:00 p.m. 8^0 am. to 3:05 p.m. ... Hot lunches will be available for students starting on August 28 at a cost of $150 or students Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings Crty HaM, 201 F State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk al the same address as staled above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD cal relay services 1 -800-649-3777. may carry a sack lunch. Administration Bus Information ‘M8-4400 Everil G. Manahum Chy Clerk Northeastern Elementary948U421 918-4418 Pleasantview Elementary758-3361 Central Elementary 948 4423 Southestem Elementary948-4419 High School 948U409 Star Elementary948-4442 Middle School948-4404 There fe NO SCHOOL on Friday, September 1 and Monday. September 4 - Labor Day Professional Shopping Services, Inc. CHERRY VALLEY BUSINESS CENTER 7105 Kraft Avenue S.E. Caledonle, Michigan 49316-9402 Phone 616-554-0300 LEGAL NOTICE Tournament of Champions Fag 616-554-0393 Clerical Full time in Caledonia office. Must be detail oriented, have excel­ lent language skills and have good working knowledge of Excel. Wages negotiable. No phone calls please. Send resume: Professional Shopping Services, Inc. 7105 Kraft Avenue SE Caledonia Ml 49316 NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING OF THE HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, August 29, 2000 - 7 p.m. HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SCHULTZ ROAD There will be a Public Hearing ql the Hope Township Planning Commission to consider the following mat­ ters: „ 1. An application by the Delten Athletic Boosters for a Site Plan Review Subject property is tn Section #29 of Hope Township. Barry County, and located al 5380 Moose Lodge Rd.. Delton. Ml. Currently zoned AR Parcel #08-007-029-013-20 4 22 ~ ~ „ 2. An application by Shannon Dempsey for a Home Occupation Permit at 8073 Cedar Creek Rd. Currently zoned AR Parcel #08-007-025-007-00 3 An application by Kan Pease of 1758 W Drake Rd Dowling, for Re-zomng of a parcel of land from “AR to C2 in Section 36 The subject property rs north of Drake Rd. by approximately 1192 feet, on the east side of Cedar Creek Rd and contains 6 acres ♦/- lot #"S 1.2.3.4.5,6 of parcel 08-007-036-001-00 The applications, legal description. Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Maps may be viewed during regular business hours on Wednesday 9am to 12 noon and 1:15 pm to 3 p.m at the Hope Township Hall locat­ ed at 5463 S. M-43 Highway The derk will accept written comments by mart or during regular business hours in regard to the above request up to the time of the pubic hearing The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendments at or following the pubic heating. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services. such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope To .Tiship Clerk by writing or calling the derk at the address or telephone number listed below Boys £ Girls 13-15 Boys c Girls 16-IS /Her; t Ifomen 19 and Older Team Name Team Name Team Name Captain Captain Captain Phone* ————. Phone* Phone* Linda Eddy-Hough Hope Township Clerk 5463 S M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 616-948-2464 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 10. 2000 Halted action at New 96 Speedway still a mystery to area racers Arc wc racing or not? That has been the question for area drivers who compete at the New 96 Speedway in Lake Odessa the past couple weeks. Darrel Price, of Hastings, has competed at 96 for four years and in 2000 he is racing in the Modified division after spending much of his early career in the Street Stock division. He said there has been rumors to why action hasn't taken place the last couple of weeks, but the only word he has received has been on the track's web site. The site has%formcd the racers on the cancellations that have taken place. "They just shut her down; wc don't know why,” Price said. "They told us nothing; the only information is what's up on the internet." Price said attendance and the difficult weather conditions wc have experienced this summer could be reasons why the New 96 has suffered during 2000. League Baseball Champions... The Hastings 12-and-under baseball team recently won a league title with an overall record of 11-2. The squad played in the Pee Wee Reese division of the Barry County YMCA Spirit League. The team qualified for the A.A.B.C. State playoffs that were staged in Marshall. At the tournament, the Hastings' baggers were knocked out with defeats to Marshall and Okemos. Team members were (front row, from left) David Cole, Drew Cuddahee, Kenny Taylor, Mitchell Gahan, Jackson Hoke, Kelly Vincent; (back row) coach Steve Case, Andy Miller, coach Mike McPhillips, Craig Lord, Steve Case, coach Bob Teunessen, Mike McPhillips, coach Rob Taylor and Matt Teunessen. (Photo provided) He plans to race there this Saturday, but will wail for a starting word first. "I don't know if wc will be racing there next Saturday or not." Price said. "As far as 96 (is concerned), we're not sure what's going to happen." Phone calls to the New 96 Speedway, by the Hastings Banner, during the last couple weeks have been unsuccessful. Price mentioned that the first place payments at 96 have recently been cut back from $2,000 to 51,500. He hopes that the track is up and running soon. "As far as dirt tracks are concerned, it is one of the most competitive,” Price said. Barry Roscoe, of Nashville, also found out about the 96 cancellations through the use of the internet. He said the last few Saturday's he has clicked into the track’s web site around 10 or 11 a.m. on Saturday to sec what the latest word was. In his own words. ”we didn't know from week to week." Roscoe hopes the action returns to Lake Odessa (his home track since 1984) this Saturday because he is just one point from fifth place in the Modified point standings. Still, there arc questions that the field has to why they have not motored at the New 96 during recent times. ”1 really don't understand the background," Roscoe said. ’Tve heard that there is more than one (potential owner) ready to buy it." One of the rumors to why the track has shut down is because of financial reasons. As stated above, the Banner has beer, unable to contact the owners to find out their reasons and would welcome their response. Hartford and Butler are other dirt tracks within a few hour driving distance and some of tlie New 96 drivers have ventured to these places for a chance to compete. money being the main reason. "My car owner has a tun of money in this car," Roscoe said. Roscoe hopes that the season does conclude, so he can have a chance to earn a top five finish. "This year. I concentrated on staying right there," Roscoe said. "My biggest disappointment is that I'll get nothing (a chance to compete for that top finish). To me, that's heartbreaking." The worst part of the whole situation is that the racers were not notified in person that the New 96 was shutting down. "I felt they should have notified us... last week they should have told us," Roscoe said. Berlin Raceway... The American Racing Club of America (ARCA) truck division will compete in a three-in-one auto racing program this Saturday (August 12) at Berlin. The ARCA trucks will compete in a championship 100-lap feature race that will be run in two 50-lap sections. The trucks are powered by performance modified four cylinder engines. The field features Chevys, Ford Rangers. GMC15s, Dodge Dakotas and Toyota Tacomas. Troy Marciniak, of Spring Lake, will be among the favorites to win the century grind on the paved, one-half mile Marne oval. Marciniak has captured a win in Anderson, IN.. Crystal MI and the Bear Field Speedway in Fort Wayne, IN this season. Last week, rain forced cancellation of the Berlin show, wiping out the only planned appearance in 2000 by the Allison Legacy Race Car Group. It was to be the Legacy cars first stop ever at Berlin. They still may return to Marne later in the year, depending upon their schedule. The earliest date they could liunBiiniimBnuinui SCHOOLS OF CHOICE HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN The Hastings Area School System is participating in Schools of Choice for the 2000-2001 school year. Students who reside in adjoining intermediate school districts are eligible to be accepted There arc openings available at the secondary level, in the alternalise education programs, and some elementary grades. There are no openings in special education. TO. THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: that the fotowing is a proposed Ordinance which was received tor first reading by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township at its regular meeting held on July 12. 2000. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 79 EFFECTIVE EIGHT (8) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION An Ordinance to amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning ot certain properties located within the Township and to repeal all Ordinances or parts ot Ordinances m conflict herewith. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ORDAINS SECTION I ’ Rezoning of Property in Land Section 27 A. The Zoning Maps as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordnance is hereby amended by the rezoning from the ’ AG’ AGRICULTURAL [/•STRICT zoning classification Io the “RE RURAL ES TATES RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT zoning classification ot th? following described 'and in Section 27: THAT PART OF W 1/2 NE: 1/4 SEC 27-3-9. COM 300 FT S OF NE COR THERE OF FOR POB; TH S 1.425 FT; TH W 320 FT; TH N 1.425 FT. TH E 320 FT TO POB. Commonly referred to as Parcel Numbers 08-13-027-003-00 and 06-13-027­ 011-00’ Rezoning oi Property In Land Section 5 B. The Zoning Maps as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the rezoning from the ’AG’ AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT zoning classification to the “R1“ SINGLE FAM­ ILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT zoning classification of the following described land in Section 5: RUTLAND CHAR­ TER TOWNSHIP W 40 33 A of NW FRL 1/4 SEC 5-3-9. EX THE N 25 ACRES THEREOF. ALSO EX E 29 RDS OF THE S 28 RDS OF THE W 1/2 OF NW 1/4 SEC 5 LJttlttL.Ut.Ltiiuii'iinfiuiuSniiii j BIIUHB LJ Anne's Id Health ■ L t sriCESi sncESi gitf ■ 1 :n« S’ = YMF Bulk Spices R 9T3 R ar'U Should any section, clause or provision of the Ordinance bo declared by a Court to be invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the vnbdity ot the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the section, clause or provision so declared to be invalid I i ST1CES YOU NEE01 Request for Bids SECTION M SEVERABILITY sficesi ms CANNING SEASON. ANO WE HAVE THE Itenn Musrwp S5t&>. ob. Cunts. Cunts, Cttuum Chuuoh Sr* 5m. Cause Const Stir, 5vr, I 5ncr roue 5ra. Comm. m> oi. sisnx Hastings Industrial Incubator Tile & Carpet Replacement The City of Hastings Economic Development Department requests unit price bids for installa­ tion of approximately 4000 sq. ft. of tile and car­ pet at the Hastings Industrial Incubator located at 1035 East State Street. Sealed bids must be submitted no later than 2:30 p.m. on August 22, 2000. Bid specifica­ tions and proposal forms are available at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. City of Hastings. 201 East State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submitted package ‘Sealed Bid Industrial Incubator Tile & Carpet replacement.' Payment based on quantities of material placed. Foods WF S; ' f NATURAL FOODS. VITAMINS. HERBS House make your request in writing by August 18. 2000 to: Superintendent Office Hastings Area School System 232 West Grand Street Hastings. Ml 49058 — Priced by the ounce— buy however much or little you need. 1-1 Open: Mon.-Fki. 10-6; SAT. 10-4 104 E. STATE ST.. HASTINGS ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49056 (616) 948-2194 RUTLAND CHARTER RESIDENTS The notice of Ordinance No. 79 was not printed in the August 3, 2000, issue of the Hastings Banner. It was not the fault of anyone at the township office. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. Kalamazoo Speedway... The Kalamazoo Speedway will begin the build-up to the end of the season, as the annual Super Shoe Tune-Up tacks to the track Saturday. The tune-up is a contest fur the Limited Late Model cars. Featuring one of the best Limited purses of the season, the winner of the 50-lap feature will also earn a guaranteed starting spot on the Oct. 6-9 Super Shoe Nationals. Super Late Models. Factory Stocks and the MCR Dwarf cars will also fill out Saturday's four-in-one card. The Super Late Models will experiment with a new tire along with some new rules. This changes will be for the Aug. 12 show only. For r.'ore information, call the Kalamazoo Speedway al (616) 673-4478 (office) or (616) 349-3978 (track). Soccer practice schedule detailed Practices for the Hastings High School soccer players during the first week will be held from 7-8 a.m. and from 6-8 p.m., according to head coach Dennis Argetsinger. If you have any questions pertaining to the start of the Saxon soccer season, call Argetsinger al his work (877­ 665-7324) or at his home (945-0569). SOCCER... continued from page 11 Muurmans was impressed with how the sport has grown in the United States, especially in places such ns Middleville. "Now they have a complete soccer field... that's awesome," Muurmans said. "It is growing so fast over here." Buiks wants to see improvement from their pupils and strong turnouts at the camps they instruct. "It's important for me to see some of the people that we had last year playing a little bit better," Buiks said. "Every year we come over here, there are more players and the camps are getting bigger. We know we do a good job and they really like the game.” Evans also comes away from the PSV experience with plenty of positives. p ftnd^ifeul'MmtaiwaBa&h,’* Evans said. "We’re now involving other coaches from other programs to come and watch. It really has been a positive experience for the players and for me as a coach. It really is exciting." YMCA SCORE! 945-O&75 ■rT"!rr,rMri illimBDblMBinmNBDmMBWMKBWIMBnaiUHBBUiaKB City of Hastings Hastings Men's Softball League Department of Public Services A league Carpenter Plumbing.............................. 12-1 Oldc Towne Tavern As.......................... 10-1 Blarney Stone Maddawgs ................... 10-2 Steclcom Seminoles.................................4-9 Blarney Stone ........................................3-10 REQUEST FOR BIDS SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET BITUMINOUS ASPHALT PAVING The City of Hastings is requesting bids tor bitumi­ nous asphalt paring of 4 blocks ol South Jefferson Street. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best interest, price and other fac­ tors considered. Bidding documents and specifica­ tions are available at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 East Slate Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058 Sealed bids shall be received at the Office ol the City Clerk/Treasurer until 3:30 p.m. on August 22.2000, at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package 'Seeled BM - South Jefferson Street Paving - SECTION III EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect (8) days after publication after adoption. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances m conflict herewith are hereby repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at a special meeting to be held at the Rutland Charter Township Hall on August 14. 2000, commencing at 7:00 p.m. make a stop al Berlin is Aug. 19. B League Jarman Const..............................................9-6 Varney Const.............................................. 7-4 Manufacturing..........................................7-6 Newton Well Service............................ 5-10 Bill’s Safety Service .............................. 4-9 Crane Tcch/Miller Carpets..................... 4-9 Dairy Queen ..........................................3-11 Home Run Leaden - B. Hemingway 19, T. Lucas 18, S. Hubbert I5,C. Heninga 15, R Madden 12, T. Lubitz 11. Last Week's Results - Newton's 25, Crarnc Tech 24; Dairy Queen 7. BilU 6; Mfg. 23, Jarman 19; Mtmcy Con*t. 6, Blar­ ney Stone 4.OTT A\ 24, Jarmen Const. 7; Scminols 24, Newton 4; Maddawgs 23. Newtc.n 13; Maddawgs 18, Carpenters 15; Carpenters 20, Maddawgs 17. Next Weeks Games ... YOU WANT A HOME ... YOU NEED A HOME But you can't deal with the high pressure dealers in the area. Well, I'm taking a new approach to home buying— - HONESTY - INTEGRITY ~ and a NO BULL POLICY! Public Auction , HOUSE W FOR SALE Thursday, August 31st Property is located at . 3301 Johnson Road Middleville, Ml The sale will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml Minimum bid ;s $64,501.00 Z.E.V. is $45,700 Property Sells “AS IS" THAT'S A PROMISE I'LL KEEP! The house is a ranch with 3 bedrooms. 1 1/2 bath with a full walk-out basement. Call Today: 1-616-948-2387 This foreclosure sale is subject to six month redemption rights. or stop in at MEADOWSTONE HOMES Terms: Certified funds delivered to the Sheriff at the sale For more details contact: Rural Development at (888) 771 -6993 800 Balsam Dr.. LOT 91. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rural Dwafapmanf a an Equal Opportunity Employer (located in Meadow stone Manufactured Home Community) Thursday, Aug. 10 - 6:30, Blarney Stone vs. Dairy Queen; 7:30. Maddawgs vs. Var­ ney; 8 30, Maddawgs vs. Mfg.; 9:30, Jar­ men vs. Seminoles. Friday. Aug. 11 - 6:30, Carpenter^ vs. OTT A\; 7:30, Carpenter's vs. OTT AY; 8:30, Maddawgs vs. Bill’s. YMCA Womens Softball 2000 Cathys Cut Curl......................................11-1 FlexfabA...................................................9-0 Art Mcadc-Dig It.................................... 7-2 Grand Rental-Walker Fluke.................. 6-7 Manpower-Kings-Whites....................... 6-4 Hastings P-Rmg....................................... 4-8 Blarney Stone ........................................1-12 Flexfab B................................................. 1-U SOFTBALL SCORES Here are the softball standings for the Freeport Fastpitch Softball League. Tri County 7-3 Bob Cats 6-4 Bennetts 4-5-1 Brian's Tire 3-3-1 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 10. 2000 - Page 13 Communication from CONGRESSMAN AREA OBITUARIES Hove on Escope NICK SMITH BE FIRE-SAFE • Pion two exits out of eoch room. Education in the debate Carol Cheney Jenny Lamoreaux DELTON - Carol Cheney, age 98, of Delton, passed away Saturday, August 5. 2000 in Hastings. Mrs. Cheney was bom in Benton Harbor on May I, 1902, the daughter of William and Loella (Newstcad) Platt. On April 5, 1919, she married Clarence A. Cheney, who preceded her in death in 1979. Carol was a member of Gull Lake Bible Church and Prairieville Bible Church and wrote the history of the Gull Lake Bible Church and helped to establish the church library. She taught Sunday school at the Old Hickory Comers Methodist Church, Gull Lake Bible Church, and taught a ladies bible study group at Prairieville Bible Church, and taught well into her 90's and was an active member of the Ladies Group. Carol started oil painting later in life and became quite an accomplished artist. She was also preceded in death by a daughter. Myrtle Bell in 1930; three brothers; a sister; a grandson, Howard Cheney; and a great great granddaughter. Carol is survived by sons, Clarence J. Cheney of Delton and William A. Cheney of Hickory Comers; daughters, Mildred Parker of Delton, Velda (Herman) Davis and Beverly (Richard) Burdick of Hickory Comers; 19 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; 19 great great grandchildren; and sever?J nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Carol were held on Tuesday. August 8, 2000 at the Prairieville Bible Church in Delton. Pastor Bernard Blair and Pastor Paul Deal officiated. Interment was at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial, please consider memorial contributions to Prairieville Bible Church. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. | Connie June AHerding | LANSING - Connie June AHerding, age 61, of Lansing and formerly of Hastings, died Friday. July 28. 2000 at her residence. She was bom on August 2, 1938 in Charlotte, the daughter of Paul and Betty (Hector) Settles. Connie attended school in Middleville. She was a loving, giving person, both toward people as well as animals. She enjoyed feeding the deer, squirrles, and the birds. Connie married Carl G. AHerding on May 11. 1957. She was employed at the Holt Public School System for the past 20 years. Connie was a member of the Harrison American Legion Auxiliary since 1985. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Settles in 1966. Connie is survived by her husband, Carl G. AHerding of Lansing; daughter, LuAnne Fineout of Harrison; mother. Betty Lou Settles of Hastings; and sisters, Donna Bowerman and Mabie Settles both of Hastings, Jackie (James) Arman of Evansville, and Monica Hagerman of Carson City. Funeral Services for Connie were held on Tuesday, August 1, 2000 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. GUN LAKE - Jenny Lamoreaux, age 58, of Gun Lake, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2000 at Thomapple Manor after a 13 month battle with cancer. Jenny was born in Gary, Indiana on January 27, 1942, the daughter of Leon and Annabelle (Coberly) Brown. She was known for her needlework (embroidering, quilts, lace and historical costumes). Jenny loved the outdoors and was a life member of the Michigan Audubon Society. She enjoyed fishing and bicycling. On June 8, 1963, she married Calvin Lamoreaux, who survives. She and her husband. Cal, taught Sunday school and sang in the choir at Hastings Faith United Methodist Church for many years. She is also survived by her mother, Annabelle Brown; a sister, Melissa Brown; several cousins; and an aunt. Funeral Services for Jenny will be conducted on Saturday, August 19,2000 at 7:00 P.M. at St. Francis Church, 11850 W. Nine Mile Road, Orangeville, Michigan. A Musical Prelude Concert will be at 6:15 P.M. Burial of cremains in the church columbarium garden will follow at the close of the service. Buffet and wake following the service. No flowers, please. Donations in Jenny’s name may be made to St. Francis Church (Memorial Fund) or to GFWC-Gun Lake (Library Fund). Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS APEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION W_ OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jertyn J. Came, a single woman (original mortgagors) to First Union Home Equity Bank. NA., Mortgagee, dated February 19.1999. and recorded on March 25. 1999 in Document No. 1027035. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the First Union National Bank as successor by consolidation to First Union National bank of North Carolina, Assignee by an assignment dated March 25, 1999, which was recorded on September 7. 1999. Document No. 1034971. Barry County Records, on which met gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of FORTY THOUSAND THIRTYFOUR AND 78/100 dollars ($40,034,78). includ­ ing interest at 12.200% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided. notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m., on August 31. 2000 Said premises are situated n TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON Barry County. Michigan, and arb described as Lots 3 end 29 of Supervisor s Plat of Howard Point, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 74. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned ir. accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: July 20, 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025' File *200012522 Cougars (8/17) Maple Valley Schools Schools off Choice Applications are available at the Administration Office and the Jr/Sr High School at 11090 Nashville Hwy , Vermontville or the Kellogg Alternative Education site at 324 Queen St.. Nashville. The deadline for application is September 1,2000. American students were 15th out of 16 countries in advanced physics and dead last in advanced math. Only because so much learning occurs outside the school system has the U.S. man­ aged to maintain its economic competitive­ ness. The U.S. spends $19 billion each year on military and corporate remedial training. It is now commonly accepted in many cir­ cles that public will fail to teach basic skills and that employers and other institutions need to rectify these shortfalls in their employees. Current education reforms involving charter schools, outstanding teacher pro­ grams, parental involvement and high stan­ dards arc bearing fruit. In Texas, annual testing allows education officials to see what schools need to be “reconstituted.” This is the equivalent of a bankruptcy and results in the dismissal of every single employee of that school who can then reap­ ply for their job. In Chicago, students must now pass tests in third, sixth and eight grade to advance to the next grade. The federal role also needs to be re-exam­ ined. Not a single federal program can be demonstrated to have improved education despite the expenditure of $100 billion. Relaxing federal mandates on schools that accept testing and hold themselves account­ able (known as the Straight As concept) is important. Also. Title 1 funds should go directly to students and parents who can use the funds for their education as they sec fit. Education is key to our children s success and our economic success as a nation. We need to act to make sure that every child has access to a quality education that gives them a good start in life. I meeting place outside and take attendance. • Once out, stay out. Prepare and practice fire escape plans with your family. http://www.usfa.fema.gov The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held August 8, 2000, are available in the County Cleric's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. INCREDIBLE NATURAL WEIGHT LOSS NUTRITION AND ENERGY PRODUCTS Call DeWiyne M. S1C44HI71 Driver leader in Miles in Request for Bids City of Hastings department of Public Services Sale of 1989 FORD RANGER AW 1998 CMC PICKUP SI,000 Sign-on Bonus for Exp Company Drivers Th. City of Hastings. Michigan, wfl accept bids tot the sale one 1889 Fort Range, Trite* (Un* No. 23). and one 1990 CMC Pickup Truck (Unit No. 2). Arrangements to view these vehicles can be made by caking 945-5083 weekdays between the hours ol 7:00 a.m and 3:30 p.m. The City of Hastings reserves the nght to reject any and ak bids wd to waive any irregularities within the bids. The City of Hastings intends to award the bid in a manner which the Cky deems to be in its best interest, price and other (actors considered &ds shall be received al We oOoa of *w Hastings Cky ClerVTreasurer. 201 E. Stole St. Hastings. Ml 49058. unti 3 00 p.m on Tuesday. August 22. 2000, at which tone toey shak be opened and reed aloud pubkdy at the above address. No formal bidding forms or documents are required, but ak bids shak be In writing and shak be sealed A* bids shak be dearly marked on toe outside of the bid package as tokows SEALED BIO - 1989 Ford Ranger Truck, or 1M0 Okie Pickup Track. IF5] Benefits We’ve got ALL the Bells & Whistles! Owner Operators Solos 83C loams 880 lease Purchase Program Available Experienced Driven 1*811-441-4314 Owner Operators 1-877-I4I-II15 Graduate Students GOLFER, continued from pg. 11 Come home to where the care begins... As a tunc up for the Tournament of Champions, Welton teamed with former Saxon athletic stars Kyle Pohja, Darnell Day and Jeff Storrs for last Saturday's Buzz Youngs Legends Classic at the River Bend Golf Course. Welton helped her squad to card an eagle during the 18hole contest and also recorded two longest drives, one on her team's final hole. Luxurious residential setting Premier quality assisted living service Gracious dining featuring nutritious home-cooked meals Professional, caring staff - around the dock Specialty care for those with Alzheimer's disease fCiilside faring Center SUBSCRIBE 7955 Byron Center Ave., S.W. to The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 616-878-4620 Get Tour Copies of Area Locations Hastings are Maple Valley Schools is accepting Schools of Choice applications for the 2000-2001 school year from students in other Eaton Intermediate districts as well as students in adjoining intermediate districts. Openings are available at all grade levels and in the High School Alternative Education Program and the newly added Jr. High Alternative Program for 13-15 year olds. Maple Valley Schools provides a quality educational program for all students. • Safe schools • Quality curriculum • Caring, student-oriented staff • Small class sizes • Up-to-date technology labs • Newly constructed and renovated facilities At the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia, many speakers stressed education as a priority. From Retired Gener­ al Colin Powell to Professor Condoleezza Rice to the presidential nominee himself, George W. Bush, we heard an emphasis on education as a key to success and a determi­ nation that no child be left behind. In the early 1980s, the Reagan adminis­ tration issued a report entitled “A Nation at Risk” summarizing an educational crisis stemming from dumbed-down curricula, failed educational experiments, and poorly educated teachers. The results were declin­ ing SAT scores from 1960 to 1980, lower national test scores, and higher enrollments in remedial classes in college. In response to the report, the nation increased education spending dramatically. Real spending per pupil rose from $4,470 in 1980 to $6,943 in 1998. Experiments with smaller classrooms and schools were conducted and school construction increased. Currently, the U.S. spends $740 billion per year on education from public and private sources. This is more than twice as much as wc spend on defense and greater than the GDPs of Spain, Canada and Brazil. Despite this massive spending increase, the results have been disappointing. In 1998 less than one-third of fourth graders were proficient in reading and less than a quarter in writing, in 1996, barely a fifth were pro­ ficient' in math. U.S. students have also fared poorly in comparison to foreign stu­ dents. Although fourth graders ranked rea­ sonably well (12th out of 26 countries in math and third in science), older students did progressively worse. High school seniors did especially poor (19th of 21 countries in math and 16th in science). At elite levcis, the story gets even worse: • Designate o • Admiral • Back Door Deli • Bosley’s • Hastings Speedy Mart • Fclpausch • X-Press • Northview Grocery • Pciui-Nook Gifts • Plumb's •R&J’s • Superette • Toni's Market • Thomapple Lake Trading Post • Granny’s General Store • J-Ad Graphics • Taco Bell • G & K Corp. • Middle Lake Grocery & Deli Other • Dowling Comer Store • Cloverdale General Store • Vermontville Grocery • Banficld General Store • Country Store (Bellevue) • Gillett’s Bait & Tackle • A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) • Orangeville 66 • Pine Lake Grocery Lake Odessa • Crystal Flash • Lakc-0 Shell • Carl’s Market • Hamlin’s Quik Stop • Huhn’s Xashvillc • • • • • Little’s Country Store Carl's Market Cappon's Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Belton ' • Hotra Pharmacy • Cappon Quick Mart • Prairieville General Store • Prairieville 66 • Felpausch • Delton Short Stop • Cedar Creek Grocery Middleville • Middleville Speedy Mart • Crystal Flash • Greg’s Get It and Go • Pastoor's • Village Grocery Gun Lake • Gun Lake Amoco • Wcick’s Food Town • Sam’s Gourmet Foods • Cappon’s Quick Mart Freeport •L&J’s • Our Village General Store �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 10. 2000 Thornapple Manor has provided important service for 42 years for 10 years to provide funding to help In May 1958. the Bany County Medical maintain and operate Thomapple Manor Care Facility (now known as Thomapple and acquire "equipment and property" for Manor) was completed and dedicated to the county-owned facility. county citizens. With 104 beds, it was a Another millage proposal will be on the new innovation - one of the first of its ballot for some county voters in Septem­ kind in the state to replace the former ber. The proposed Community Center "County Poor Farm" as a place to care for (Commission on Aging/YMCA/Hastings the sick and indigent of the county. Schools) millage is Sept. 11. Fifty-five patients were admitted the first "Each proposal asks you to pay addi­ day the facility opened. Within a short tional taxes," the Friends of Thomapple time, there was a waiting list of patients to Manor said. "We’re not asking that you be admitted. This demand precipitated the vote against any proposal, just to be aware addition of a 37-bed wind, funded by a fed­ that Thomapple Manor is an important eral grant and additional funds donated by service to all of us, and it needs your sup­ Hastings Manufacturing. port. The next addition/renovation project took "The next 10 years are considered critical place in 1986 and was financed by a $1.1 as the 'baby boomers' will be reaching re­ million bond issue. The project included a tirement years and more importantly, their new administrative wing, central air condi­ parents are more likely to develop chronic tioning, interior and exterior improvements health problems requiring the services of a and the addition of a few private rooms to skilled nursing facility. We need to make the main hail. At that time, the residents sure that Thomapple Manor is there and held a contest to change the name of the fa­ ready to care for that population,” the cam­ cility to get away from the stigma that the paign committee said. old county poor farms had. The name The following are answers (prepared by Thomapple Manor was chosen by the resi­ the committee) to questions the committee dents. but the facility is still licensed by expects to be frequently asked during the the state as "Barry County Medical Care campaign: Facility." Q: How much will the operating/capital In 1995, another major renovation took millage cost each homeowner? place co replace and automate the heating A: The Thomapple Manor millage pro­ and water conditioning systems. posal would cost 49-cents per week or "Thousands of Barry County residents $25.50 per year for the owner of a $75,000 have been touched by Thomapple Manor in home with a taxable value of $30,000; one way or another, whether you have re­ $37.83 per yew (73-cents per day) for a ceived care as a resident, have had a loved $95,000 home with a $44,500 taxable one stay there, or are a current or former value; $51 per year (98-cents per day) for a employee," the Friends of Thomapple $125,000 home with a taxable value of Manor, a millage campaign committee, $60,000; and $59.50 per year ($1.14 per said in a prepared statement. day) for a $150,000 home with a taxable "Whatever your past or present relation­ value of $70,000. ship with Thomapple Manor, when you Q: Why does Thomapple Manor need an think of the frail and elderly residents they operational millage now? care for, many of whom are totally depen­ A: On Jan. 1, 1999, Medicare, which is dent on them for their day-to-day living, a federal versus state (Medicaid) program, you have to agree that Thornapple Manor introduced a new reimbursement system is not a luxury, not something that would called the Prospective Payment System be ’nice’ to have in the community, but rather a provider of quality skilled nursing • (PPS) for long-term care providers. The system was inadequate to pay the full cost and rehabilitative care where you can go re­ of care provided to the residents that year. gardless of financial ability. Thomapple Manor is the safety net for the citizens of Barry County for long-term care," accord­ ing to the Friends of Thomapple Manor. In the Nov. 7 general election, county voters will be asked to approve 0.85 mill It paid $400,000 less to the facility in 1999 than it would have in 1998 for the same care given. At the same time, overall census fell from an average of 98.79 percent occupancy in 1997 and 1998 to 92.23 SAFETY SUPERVISOR/WEIGHMASTER The Bany County Road Commission has an open­ ing for a part-time safety supervisor/weighmaster. A safety and or law enforcement background is pre­ ferred. The position is part time, up to 38 hours per week. Please submit resumes to the Barry County Road Commission by August 31st. The Road Commission is located at 1725 West M-43 Highway. Hastings. MI (behind FlexFAB on M37/M-43). An equal opportunity employer. HASTINGS 4 HOUCK HASTINGS AMA SCHOOL SYSTEM SPECIAL SLECTION Available at the Hastings Area Schools Administration Office. 252 West Grand Street. Hastings, Michigan Call or write for application for absent voters ballot. Final application date September 9. 2000, 2:00 p.m. Assistant Activity Director Full-time position open for a person with a degree in social work, recreation, gerontol­ ogy, or related field. Must have at least 1 year experience working with elderly and be profi­ cient with the PPS and MDS process. We are a 138 bed county-owned skilled nursing facil­ ity. We offer excellent wages and benefits. May call 616-945-2407 ext. 610, or submit resume to: „ _ Sue Bushman cQi'ornapple lH percent in 1999 due to several factors in­ cluding home healthcare and the opening of an assisted living facility in the county. Assisted living facilities, however, are not licensed to provide skilled nursing care, nor do they accept Medicare or Medicaid as payment for services. Thomapple Manor is the county's largest provider of skilled nursing services and one of its largest em­ ployers. The Friends of Thornapple Manor point to a July 14 article in McKnight's Long­ Term Care News as a good explanation of how revenues have dwindled. According to that article, "Medicare's funding of skilled nursing care has been cut by nearly twice as much as Congress intended, with the ex­ tra loss projected to grow by more than $15 billion by 2004, according to a new report. "The Balanced Budget Act, and in turn the Balanced Budget Refinement Act, clearly reduced skilled nursing facility Medicare outlays more than originally in­ tended, and this unanticipated reduction has had a profound impact on the financial sta­ bility of the industry, thus weakening its ability to serve current and future Medicare beneficiaries, said Allen Dobson of the Lewin Group. "The report indicated that such funding reductions have forced approximately 20 percent of skilled nursing facilities that par­ ticipate in Medicare into bankruptcy," ac­ cording to McKnight's Long-Term Care News. Q: Why shouldn't the county just sell the facility to a private concern? A: Thomapple Manor is owned by, and therefore, accountable to, county citizens. Thomapple Manor doesn't answer to a group of stockholders whose main concern is profit. Their mission is to provide qual­ ity clinical and rehabilitative services to the residents of Barry County that are in need QUALITY CAR CLEANING The Barry Conservation District will sponsor workshops in back yard steward­ ship in August and September called "Go Wild in Your Back Yard." The district is also co-sponsoring work­ shops on lakes and how to landscape along shorelines to protect water quality. The water quality workshops are designed to help lake residents better understand lakes and the importance of lake manage­ ment. They arc sponsored by the BCD. Barry County Extension Services, the Barry County Water Quality Action Committee, the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Land and Water Program, and Michigan Lake and Stream Associations. The workshops arc: 1) Introduction to Lakes, Aug. 10, 17, & 24, Barry County Courts and Law Building Community Room, 220 W. Court Sl, Hastings. On Aug. 10 from 6-9 p.m. Jane Herbert, MSUE District Water Quality Agent, will speak on lake ecology and lake watershed management. On Aug. 17 from 6-9 p.m.. Dean Solomon, MSUE District Natural DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS New Student Orientation Friday, August 18 Elementary School—9:00 a.m. Middle School—10:00 a.m. High School—11:00 a.m. The orientation is designed for new stu­ dents and their parents to leam more about Delton Kellogg Schools. City of Hastings Department of Public Services Request for Bids 2001 6,400 Lb. G.V.W. Truck (#1) 10% DISCOUNT ON COMP. INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR DETAILING. 0E-TARING , WASHING , WAXING , BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLYMER SEALANT, VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO, MOTOR CLEANING. COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc. PICKUP ANO DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL ARFA 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. 1/4 MLE SOUTH OF E. W. BUSS 616 / 945-5607 A: No. Thomapple Manor does not get any direct subsidy or allocation from the county. Revenues come from Medicare, Medicaid and private payers. Q: Doesn't Thomapple Manor admit res­ idents who reside in other counties? Why should my tax dollars go to support them? A: Since 1991, approximately 90 per­ cent of Thomapple Manor's admissions have been to Barry County residents. Prior­ ity has always been given to serving these residents first when beds are available. Be­ yond that, non-county admissions usually take place because the loved ones of the admitted resident reside in Barry County, making it easier to visit on a regular basis. Q: What will happen if the millage doesn't pass? A: When it was apparent that heavy losses were being incurred in early 1999, cuts were made from budget expenses, in­ cluding salary and benefit reductions, total­ ing approximately $550,000 and those cuts have carried over into the year 2000. Given financial projections for 2001, many more cuts in expenses and/or services will have to be made if the millage fails. If voters approve the millage, Thomap­ ple Manor anticipates being able to main­ tain the same programs and quality of care currently provided to residents. Q: Millage proceeds will be used to make up for shortfalls in Medicare and Medicaid revenues in order to maintain quality care and programs. What will hap­ pen to funds if there are any left over-andabove budgeted expenses? A: First, there is no such thing as "profit" in a county-owned medical care fa­ cility. Any revenues in excess of expendi­ tures would be used in furthering their mis­ sion to county citizens i.. providing care to residents. No private individual benefits from Thomapple Manor having a "bottom line" as with a private facility. It should also be noted that the approximately $985,000 raised by the millage would represent 12.6 percent of Thomapple Manor's 2001 pro­ jected budget of $7,843 million. The re­ maining revenues are from Medicaid, Medi­ care and private funds. Excess revenue is not expected, especially when considering that health care costs including pharmaceu­ ticals and regulatory requirements continue to rise. However, should there be excess funds at the end of any particular year, they would be placed in Thornapple Manor's Depreciation Fund to be used for future capital outlays, such as new equipment or plant repair. Thomapple Manor has maintained the fa­ cility on its own for many years and will hopefully do so for many more to come. Safety standards for Thomapple Manor res­ idents and staff are constantly being up­ graded also, and it is of utmost importance to be proactive when it comes to workplace safety and the well-being of residents. Q: What can I do to help the Friends of Thomapple Manor with their millage cam­ paign? A: Your help would be greatly appreci­ ated. The next meetings of Friends of Thomapple Manor will be held al 7 p.m. Aug. 3, 15 and 22 in the County Courts & Law Building in Hastings. Donations are welcome and may be made by check, cash, gifts in kind x appreciated securities to: Friends of Thornapple Manor, P.O. Box 36, Woodland, Mich. 48897. Workshops focus on water quality, back yard habitats 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 • EOE ►TINGS DETAIL SI of skilled nursing care, many with chronic and debilitating health conditions, regard­ less of financial ability. Thomapple Manor is the safety net for residents with chronic, long-term health needs. Q: Aren't my county tax dollars already supporting Thomapple Manor? The City of Hastings is requesting bids for pro­ vision of a 2001 Truck for use by the Department of Public Services. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities within the bids. Bids shall be received at the office of the Hastings City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058, until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22. 2000. at which time they shall be opened and read aloud publicly. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the bid package as fol­ lows: SEALED BID - 2001 DPS TRUCK («1). Resources Agent, will speak od lake shore­ line management and lakes and the law. On Aug. 24 from 6-9 p.m., Howard Wandell. MSUE/MLSA Inland Lakes Specialist, will giye an inuodujajou to aquatic plants and talk about promoting cit­ izen involvement. 2) Shoreline Landscaping to Protect Water Quality, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Education Center, Hickory Comers. Monica Rappaport, executive director of the conservation dis­ trict and a lakescape design expert, will lead the workshop. During the workshop, which will be held outdoors rain or shine, participants will leam to design their own "lakescape" on the shores of Gull Lake. Four different lakescape designs applicable to most lake­ front lots will be demonstrated. Rappaport will teach plant identification and require­ ments, site evaluation and design, and lakescapc maintenance. Cost of the lake workshop is $25, which includes all three sessions, all materials, and refreshmenu. Cost of the shoreline landscaping workshop is $35 and includes the workshop, lunch, and a copy of "Lakescaping for Wildlife and Water Quality." Those who wish to attend both workshops can pay $50. To sign up, mail a check made out to Michigan State University to "Lakes Program, Barry County MSU Extension, Attn: Sharon Russell, 220 W. Court, Hastings 49058." For more information, call the extension office at 948-4862. The purpose of the Go Wild in Your Back Yard workshops are to promote ecosystem health in the urban and suburban areas of Barry County by providing infor­ mation, education and assistance to residen­ tial landowners. They will be held at Charlton Park Historic Village and Recreation Area. They include: 1) Backyard Habitats, Sept 16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will leam the benefiu of gardening to provide back yard habitau, how to design back yard liabitau. City of Hastings Department of Public Services Request for Blds 2001 6,200 Lb. G.V.W. Truck (#2) The City of Hastings is requesting blds for pro­ vision of a 2001 Truck tor use by the Department of Public Services. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities within the bids. Bids shall be received at the office ol the Hastings City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 East State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22. 2000. at which time they shall be opened and read aloud publicly. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside ot the bid package as follows: SEALED BIO - 2001 OPS TRUCK («). which native plants to use, and where to find those plants. Participants are encouraged to bring a site plan or plat of their property. Instructors will be on hand uteAinst-withjidQafe'Cttt of:ihc.w»vkshop is $35 and includes workshop packet, re­ freshments, lunch and a copy of "Landscaping for Wildlife." 2) Tree Lot Management, Sept. 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jim Bruce, district forester, will lead this workshop on tree identification, timber stand improvement and maintenance, natural regeneration, dis­ eases and insects, ecosystem management, and programs available to the residential tree lot owner. Emphasis will be on landowners working with what they already have and best management practices for wildlife, water and soil quality. Cost of the workshop is $15 and includes handouts, refreshments and lunch. For tte Go Wild workshops, send checks made out to rhe Barry Conservation District to the Barry Conservation District, 1611 S. Hanover, Hastings 49058. For more information, call the district at 948­ 8056. with up to the moment �The Haibng* Banner - ThurWay. August 10. 2000 - Page 15 SCOUTS, continued from page 1 vision of service and funding of agencies. Compliance with this policy by agencies shall be a pre-condition of United Way funding." On July 28, the Gerald R. Ford Council sent a letter to people in Allegan County affiliated with scouting that said "we thought you should know (that) on May 4, 2000, United Way of Allegan County in­ formed us by letter that 'Wc will no longer recognize Boy Scouts as a Partner Agency, but will still maintain Scouts on our des­ ignation list.*" As a partner agency, the Boy Scout Council was previously eligible for funds from Allegan United Way's general fund. The fund contains money donated by indi­ viduals, businesses, etc. that have not been designated by the donor to a particular agency or organization. As a designated agency, the Boy Scouts receive money from individuals who state on their dona­ tion card that they wish their gift to be given to the Boy Scouts. Last year, the Gerald R. Ford Council re­ ceived a combined total of $3,800 in allo­ cations from the Allegan United Way Gen­ eral Fund and from donors designating their donations specifically for the Boy Scouts. For the calendar year 2000, the council is only scheduled to receive $1,500, and all of that money comes from donations desig­ nated specifically to the Boy Scouts. The letter from the Boy Scout Council, signed by Executive Director Michael Sul­ grove, explained that the Boy Scout Coun­ cil "could not sign" the new anti-discrim inalion policy. "We do not believe United Way has the right to expect us to change our long held (and certainly long fought for) membership policies to meet their new policies," Sul­ grove wrote. "Certainly the United States Supreme Court upheld our right to our po­ sition as it relates to bomo.*»exuals regis­ tered in the Boy Scouts of America. The financial support we have, in the past, re­ ceived from this United Way has been im­ portant to our direct unit services in this county. It is certainly not our desire to be forced . . to recover those lost funds by simply increasing ill programs, operational and support fees and/or costs to Allegan County scouts, families and leaders. That is not fair." The letter urges those who received it to tell others in the community about the United Way decision, to designate their United Way gift to the Boy Scouts, or to make a gift directly to the Gerald R. Ford Council rather than going through United Way. "Wc-caanot —- wiUaot------- bebeJd hostage or forced to change our long stand­ ing traditions to meet their newly made pre-condition of United Way funding," Sul grove wrote. Sulgrove said Wednesday that "out of a dozen letters" the council has received in response to the letter, one supported the United Way decision and the rest expressed support for the council's position. Allegan United Way has also heard from some county residents after the council let­ ter went out, Esenwein said. "Any time you do anything you under­ stand there will be people who will have a concern," she said. "We went into it saying it was a decision made based on the fact that we serve every individual in Allegan County. We wanted to be sure we had a policy that would make sure every individ­ ual in Allegan county was eligible for those services" and also was eligible to be a volunteer or work for a United Way agency. Esenwein said the non-discrimination policy was changed as part of a process Al­ legan United Way undertook to update its policies and procedures. The non-discrimi­ nation policy had not been changed in 10 years, she said. Before re-doing the policy, she said, the board spent over a year re­ searching non-discrimination policies of non-profit agencies, for-profit businesses, and government agencies. Many newer non-discrimination policies contain the language regarding sexual orientation, she said. The new Allegan United Way policy states that "this will be our operating pol­ icy and must also be adopted by all funded agencies." In addition to the Boy Scouts, two other agencies receiving funding from Allegan United Way also refused to adopt the new policy, Esenwein said. However, she said, the other agencies were objecting to issues other than that of the requirement of sexual orientation non-discrimination. Both also remained designated agencies. Esenwein said she believes the Allegan United Way Board of Directors is "very comfortable" with its decision regarding the new policy. According to Sulgrove, the council is hoping the United Way board will change its position and reinstate the Boy Scouts as a partner agency. "Wc didn't look for this, we didn't ask for this," he said. "We're not looking for a fight, we're not looking for problems. We just want to let our constituents — the people involved in our scouting programs — know about the Allegan County United Way decision. We just think people should know our side of the story." Sulgrove said the Gerald R. Ford Boy Scout Council has been partners with United Way for decades. "We will never tell people to not give to United Way. because we believe in United Way. We’re active supporters of the United Way. Every mem­ ber of our staff gives to United Way." He said the Boy Scouts was one of the agen­ cies that originally helped get United Way started. However, the Boy Scouts will not change its policy in regards to homosexual­ ity. he said. "We've been an organization that believes in teaching values. We do not believe that value (homosexuality) is something that supports (scouting's) val­ ues." However, he said, "in order for us to find out somebody is homosexual they'd have to do something very blatant. If you talk to any scouter in the Boy Scouts of American and say, How often do you talk about your sex lives? they would say they don't. In the Boy Scouts of America we don't ask people what sex they sleep with." In the case that prompted the Supreme Court decision, Scout leaders learned that James Dale, a 19-year-old assistant scout­ master of a Matawan, NJ., troop, was gay after a newspaper article identified him as co-president of a campus lesbian and gay student group at Rutgers University. The local Boy Scout council revoked Dale's registration as an adult leader. Dale sued, and the case eventually ended up in U.S. Supreme Court, where the majority of justices ruled that forcing Scouts to ac­ cept gay troop leaders would violate the Boy Scouts' right of free expression and free association under the Constitution's First Amendment. A Boy Scouts of America statement about the case said that "we are very pleased with the U.S. Supreme Court's de­ cision in the Dale case. This decision af­ firms our standing as a private association with the right to set its own standards for membership and leadership." Barry United Way gave $14,709 to the Gerald R. Ford Council last year, Forbes said. The council "last year reached over 1,200 children in the Barry County comnrtmny,"' she said. "We arc very proud of the partnership we have with the Boy Scouts and how many youth they are serv­ ing in the community. In every survey we've done, youth concerns are on the top of the list for issues that need to be ad­ dressed in Barry County. The Boy Scouts is one tool to reach the youth of Barry County." She said that when agencies and organi­ zations apply for Barry United Way fund­ ing, the allocations panel "looks at dis­ crimination and makes sure (the agencies and organizations) are not being discrimina­ tory. We want to make sure we are serving the entire community." About the Allegan United Way decision, she said, "I think both agencies (Barry and Allegan United Ways) have responded in a manner they see is best for their individual agencies. I think what the United Way of Allegan County has said is, This is who we are. We have an anti-discrimination pol­ icy, yet we're going to continue to have them as a designated agency.*" Forbes said individual United Way agen­ cies have adopted non-discrimination po­ lices in part so they can be eligible for do­ nations from state and federal employees. The state and federal government will not allow payroll deductions for United Way if the agencies receiving the funds do not ad­ here to state and federal anti-discrimination policies, she said. However, she said, individual United Way organizations have the freedom to choose whether they will adopt such poli­ cies and what the policies will contain. Ac­ cording to United Way of America written materials, "Action taken by the volunteer board of any local United Way has no bear­ ing on any other United Way or Boy Scout council across the country. United Way of America as the national membership ser- Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 YOU ALWAYS PROTECT THE ONES YOU LOVE The security of life insurance, the smiles of your children, the help of your Form Bureau Insurance agent. The best things in life are really pretty simple. Coll today Larry Neil, CLU, CHFC Phone: 945-344.1 MjSjng Your futon Mon PreOrcUOIe ww lam«xirMuraur>nce-m com vice and training organization for local United Way organizations does not dictate policy or funding decisions to local United Ways except to the extent that funding de­ cisions mu.it be consistent with applicable laws." Therefore, the materials state, if individ­ uals decide to stop supporting United Way in one community because of policies set by a United Way in another community, their action would "have no bearing" on the policies of the other United Way. "With­ holding donations in response to any allo­ cations decision ultimately hurts the people in the donor's community." According to the materials, "many United Ways continue to fund (the Boys Scouts) based on its local track record of serving youth. These United Ways may have policies for themselves but guidelines for agencies relative to diversity. That is, they recommend that agencies pursue prac­ tices that promote diversity but do not im­ pose them as requirements." United Way of America steles that "it is clear that the practices and policies of each United Way affects others, especially on a complex and controversial t?atter like the Supreme Court ruling that Boy Scouts can exclude gays because it is a private organi­ zation. It is also clear from the differing re­ sponses of individual United Ways that community environments differ on the is­ sues of exclusion and private organization prerogatives that are reflected in this court ruling . . . United Way is an organization that strives to achieve consensus within its community, listening always to divergent views, but ultimately having to chart a course which ensures that the greatest number of people in need are served." Meningitis shots recommended for college students The Barry-Eaton Health Department is offering meningitis vaccinations and rec­ ommending them particularly to students attending college in the fall. Meningococcal disease, which is caused by bacteria and can lead to meningitis, is "an infection of the brain and spinal cords coverings and can also cause blood infections," according to a recent release by the health department. "College freshman, particularly those who live in dormitories, have a slightly increased risk of getting meningococcal disease," it said. Almost 2,600 people in the US contract the disease each year. People who have experienced a seri­ ous allergic reaction to the vaccine, are currently ill or under the age of 3 should not have the vaccination. Under certain circumstances children as young as 3 years old can receive the shot, but it is typically less effective in young children. Military recruits, people traveling to West Africa, patients with a damaged spleen and anyone with a immune sys­ tem disorder are advised to receive the immunization. The shot can be administered at the Larry-Eaton District Health Department fot $65. For more information, call 945­ 9516. BARKY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS OFFERED! LEGAL HOTICES PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting July 12, 2000 Meeting was called to order at 7:34 pm. Board members present Supervisor Goyings, Clerk Nichols, Trustees Herzog, and Miller. Absent: Treasurer Nottingham and Deputy Supervisor Doster Also present were members of the public and Steve Guy Cemetery contractor Agenda was approved as presented. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting held June 14. 2000 were approved with corrections Comments & Petitions from public- Wayne Adams. District 8 candidate »• -b rf' Discussion on speed limit between Lindsey and Enzian Roads Becky Gray requested update on VanKeuren matter Supervisor Goyings gave update. Motion was approved to approve split of Lot 8 of Prairieville Heights to be combined with Lot 7 and Lot 9 with condition of receipt of survey and legal description for both lots. Department reports received and filed. Discussion of Prairieville Village speed limit, to remain at 35 mph with 0 tolerance. HaH kitchen, added another bid and then pro­ ject was placed back on the table. Opened and approved bids to sell police com­ munications tower. Motion was approved for Resolution to join Southwest Economic Consortium. Appointed Trustee Miller as alternate to Consortium Board Motion to approve Fireworks permit for Timothy Tolhurst on Three Mile Road for Aug. 12 with stipulations. Approved list of outstanding bills as presented with stipulations in the amount of $13,981.06. Adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Normajean Nichols, Clerk Attested to by: Uoyd Goyings. Supervisor (8/10) MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John D. Shoup and Brenda L. Shoup, husband and wife, to Associates Home Equity Services. Inc., mortgagee, dated March 6. 1998 and recorded April 15. 1998 in Document No 1010442. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thousand Two Hundred ThirtyFour and 63/100 Dollars ($100,234 63) including interest at the rate of 10.64% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wHI be foreclose by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on September 7. 2000 The premises are located tn the Township of Castleton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Starting at the Southwest comer of the North 8 rods of the south 32 rods of the west 495 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Seaion 28. Town 4 North, Range 8 West, for the place of beginning; thence South along the Seaion line in center of Barber Road 132 feet, thence East 30 rods: thence North 132 feet: thence West 30 rods to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale Dated: August 3. 2000 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Associates Home Equity Services. Inc., As Mortgagee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248)457-1000 (8/31) Get the News FAST on the Internet! www.jadnews.com Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patrick A. Kennedy and Kathy S Kennedy, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Crestar Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 1. 1999. and recorded on July 21. 1999 in Document No. 1032790. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank One, National Association, as Trustee f/k/a First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee. AssigHWBy-an ssagnffSnt dated^ty 29.1980. which was recorded on December 20, 1999, in Document No. 1039349, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SIX THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY AND 76/100 dollars ($96,620 76). including interest at 9.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale al the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on September 21. 2000. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 21. Middievfle Downs Addition No 1. according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 5 of plats, on Page 4. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated August 10. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fie *200012133 Panthers (9/7) Nctlv-e of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Robert A. Tramaln & Associates, P.C. Is a debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DENICE M COUNT to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS. HOME ADMINISTRATION. U.S. DEPT OF AGRICUL­ TURE now known as USDA. RURAL DEVELOP­ MENT Mortgagee, dated November 4.1994. and recorded on November 7. 1994. in Liber 618, on page 572. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ninety eight thousand six hundred sixty and 65/100 Dollars ($98.660 65), including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pari of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml. at 1 00 p.m. on August 31.2000. Said premises are situated in CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE E. UNE OF SECTION 30. TOWN 4 N. RANGE 9 W. DIS­ TANT 860 00 FEET S OF E 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION; THENCE ALONG SAID E UNE 200 FEET; THENCE W AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID LINE 218 FEET; THENCE N PARALLEL TO SAID E SECTION LINE 200 FEET; THENCE E TO POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated July 27. 2000 USDA. RURXL DEVELOPMENT. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A. 1 remain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (8/17) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Fite No. 2000-22936-DE In the matter of Joyce Mae Shafer. Deceased Social Security Nc 367-26-9648 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: Take Notice: On August 24. 2000 at 2:00 pjn.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hoi. Rrahatf.H,-Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing wifi be held on the petition requesting that Robert J. Shafer, of 511 East State Rood. Hastings. Ml 49058. be appointed personal rep­ resentative of the Estate of Joyce Mae Shafer, deceased, who lived at 103 E. High Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 and who died July 11.2000; and requesting also that the wHI of the deceased dated August 31. 1988 be admitted to probate. It also is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Robert J. Shafer, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the Probate Court at 220 W. Court. Suite 302, Hastings. Michigan 49056 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. August 3, 2000 SIEGEL, HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET Richard J. Hudson (P15220) 607 North Broad way Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 Robert J. Shafer, By: Richard J. Hudson 511 East State Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (8/10) (616) 948-2023 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition of a mortgage made by Michael Bagley and Connie Bagley, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Aggressive Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 25. 1998, and recorded on April 29. 1998 as docu­ ment *1011149. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to Bankers Trust Company of California NA as Custodian or Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated August 19. 1998, which was recorded on June 19. 2000. as document *1045677. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 77/100 dollars ($135,613 77). including interest at 13.400% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on August 24. 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning a! a point on the South line of Section 19, Town 1 North. Range 7 West, Assyria Township. Barry County, Michigan, distant 1463 feet East of the Southwest comer said Section 19. thence North 15 degrees 00 minutes East, 350.00 feet, thence East 585 feet, more or less to the centerline of Wautascon Creek, thence Southerly along said centertine of Waubascon Creek, a distance of 350 feet, more or less to said South Seaion line, thence West along said South Section line 585 feet more or less to the place of beginning Subject to roadway easement over the Southerly 33 feet for Mudd Lake Road The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated July 13. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1X1 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Talegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie • 200015571 Cougars (8/10) �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August to. 2000 COURT NEWS: Jimmy Woods, 27, of Battle Creek, pleaded guilty to obtaining the controlled substance Vicodin by frat* J on April 13 at Bosley Pharmacy in Hastings. He was sentenced July 27 in Barry County Circuit Court to serve five months in jail and to serve two years on pro ration. "This involves one of the tvpes of crimes that causes society to face higher insurance costs and that is obtaining Vi­ codin through deception,'* said Assistant Prosecutor Jeffrey Cruz. Cruz said later that Woods and his co­ defendant, Robert Bailey, have allegedly tried to obtain the drug by fraud in a number of different towns. "Prior to and since his arrest, he and his co-defendant have been seen in more area pharmacies than Elvis," said Cruz. According to defense attorney Bill Do­ herty, Woods is a paranoid schizophrenic and that his criminal history involves only three, misdemeanor offenses. "I apologize, it won't happen again." said Woods *'! can't imagine that taking Vicodin is helpful in your situation or do you resell it?" said Fisher. Woods said he does not resell the pain killer once he obtains it. "I take it," he said. In other recent court business: • Newell Heath, 47, of Hastings, is scheduled to be tried Sept. 5 on one count of second offense drunk driving and one count of fleeing and eluding police. • Gabe Hall, 21, of Freeport, pleaded guilty to a probation violation petition dated July 12 in which he was accused of Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER * 945-9554 / >n+Rt nt Wanted NEW OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE at Southside Plaza in Hastings. 1300 to 5400 sq. ft. available. $7.85 per sq. ft. triple net. Pandal Development, 945­ 5073._________________________ CRAFTERS WANTED FOR CALEDONIA BANDS 2000 SHOW. Nov. 18. Call Barb at 616-891-9587. STILL RENTING? Let us help you with your dream home and the down payment. Call toll free 877-665-7324 Better Choice homes. GENERAL HOME REMOD­ ELING: textured ceilings, dry­ wall repair. Lyle Burch, 945­ 5741. \atitnuil \J\ COOKWARE - STOPPED DINNER PARTIES 17 piece sets left! Heavy, brilliant sur­ gical stainless steel! 100% waterless! Was $1,600. now $395.! Lifetime warranty! 1­ 8 0 0 - 85 2 - 3 7 6 5 . Jabs H am H anted Io Rent WANTED: 2 responsible, work­ ing adults seeking house or apart­ ment wi th one, preferrabl y 2 bed­ rooms in Hasti ngs area w/washcr and dryer hookup. $500 a month or less, will pay own utilities. Have good references. Please call (616J-623-5894 and leave mes- FOR SALE Boston Bull Terri­ ers, $200. hurry, they will fo fast 616-945-1493 \Iim t llamtnis GUITAR/BASS LESSONS ■nd minor imlrumrnl repair. For oppL cd 616-942-2131. ( ard'llj Ilian A \ THANK YOU TO FREEPORT FIRE DEPT, re sponse team and Thomapple Ambulance Service for help­ ing me July 16, and to all my triends and family in my time of need. Again, thank you. Bertha Thaler /.<»*/ I ml I omul Free paring knife for calling. READERS: SINCE MANY ADS ARE FROM OUTSIDE THE LOCAL AREA, PLEASE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUYING BEFORE SENDING MONEY. Real rotate $23,995 BUYS YOU A 3 BED­ ROOM 2 BATH HOME. With a payment of $256 per month. Call toll free 877-665-7324 NEED A NEW 3 BEDROOM 2BATHHOME but don't have enough for a down payment. Let us hdp. Call toll free 877-665­ 7324. Better Choice Homes. KALKASKA COUNTY: 6.69 beautiful wooded acres adjoin­ ing state land. Short drive to Torch Lake. ORV trail in the immediate area. Includes drive­ way. and cleared site. Electric available $26,900. $500 down. $330/mo, 11% Land Contract. Northern Lard Company 1-800­ 9 6 8 - 3 1 18, www.northcmlandco.com GENERAL HOME INS PECTION: NAJIJ. fl0-7094. Lyte Burch, 945-5741. I tn Salt \iitf> W CHEVY CONVERSION 1561 VAN: V-6,40,000 miles, tow package. TV/VCR.S13.500 OBO. Call 616-344-8956. 1998 BLACK PONTIAC GRAND AM GT: 1 owner, in excellent condition inside & out. Power seats & windows. Charco-J colored interior. Factory installed sunroof - CD player. $11.200. Call 616-891-7874 for more information.____________ 1989 RED 3/4-TON 4whd ex­ tended cab pickup w/matching cap. 5.7 liter overdrive, cruise, power windows* locks, 13O^XX) miles, $7,300 948-0418 1992 PONTIAC TRANS­ PORT SE: 7 passenger. Loaded. 3800 engine. 159.000 miles. S3 J00. 948-0418_____________ 1986 HONDA ACCORD: Hatch. 157,000 miles, good con­ dition. 948-0647. $1100. 1988 S-10 PICK-UP: new al­ ternator. new exhaust. 141,000 miles. $2JOO OBO. 948-2081. REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer. 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604____________________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you men­ tion this ad 1-800-672-9604. ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604 ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary . Call Delta Homes. 1-800-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. (ntratti Sab YARD SALE: SAT. AUG. 12TH, 9-6; Delton Body Shop. 9929 S. M-43 Delton. Antique wood stove, boat motors, snow blower attachment. For Bolens: chain saws. 3 phase electric grinder, lathe and drill: 1855 Die­ sel Oliver tractor haybine: round baler: Basstracker boat, motor & trailer. Ford front end loader with backhoe, gas portable welder' 83 Dodge 4x4 with snowplow? Many misc items. Household items: clothing._______________ 3 FAMILY/ESTATE SALE 536 E. Bond SL, Hastings. Free to good homes, large dog, and kitten. August 11 4 11 / or Salt FOR SALE: '89 F250 Diesel s/ c. Good condition. 100,000 miles. Trailer tow ready-aux feul tank $7J00. *93 32' 4-Winns travel trailer-air, awning, screen room, approx. 4.000 miles. $8 JOO or $15300 for both. 517­ 852-1604 noon to 2:00 or 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m._____________ 3 PEICE LA-Z-BOY RE­ CLINE?. LIVING ROOM SET. Couch, love seat, chair. Built-in recliners in all $800; Futon daybed. Black frame with wooden puli out drawe, $75; Singer deluxe sewing machine. Built-in cabinet. $200. OBO on all. Leave message 945-1583. ( nnimnnil\ \ntice THOMAS FAMILY RE­ UNION: Sunday. August 20th, Tyden Park at 1:00. Bring dish to pm_________________________ EATON FAMILY REUNION August 12th, I pm. Woodbury Corners. Willard Brodbeck's ‘The Pond" Call Deborah Cous­ ins Miller 517-543-7456 for de­ tails or raydcborah75fe> hotmail.com. HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick dos­ ings. Cail 7 days/24hrs Allied Mortgage Capital Corp 1-SOO611-3766. lillMlll St i 11< < x PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant. Call 945-9888.________ WATER GARDENING: Wa­ ter Lilies & Lotus. Aquatic plants. Goldfish & Koi, liners, pumps, filters. Apol's Landscaping Co.. 9340 Kalamazoo. Caledonia. 616-698-1030 Open M-F 9:00am-5:30pm; Sat. 9:00am2:00pm GET YOUR DUCTWORK cleaned before heating season. Call 616-262-7041 or 616-262­ 7042. HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: "LOW RATES" HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES’’ CALL 616-948­ 4093 STUMPGRINDING Best rate around. Fully insured. Call 616-765-3450. LOST: 3 RINGS: 2 diamonds, 1 silver turquois, dropped across from Post Office, reward offered for their return. 616-945-5452 FOUND: Tiger kitten, declawed. M-37 & Mixer Rd. 8/ 6/2000 Call 948-8141. Help U-onwl HI-LO/ WAREHOUSE- to $12/hr+ benefits!! Major local company. Training now! (616)­ 949-2424. Jobline. CONSTRUCTION/ LA­ BORS/ CARPENTRY- to $ 17/ hr+ benefits! Many train now! (616)-949-2424. Jobline’ CITY DELIVERY- to $800/ wk+ great benefits. Local! Start training now! (6161-949-2424. Jobline. failing to maintain employment, failing to complete substance abuse counseling and failing to complete his high school education. He could be ordered to spend to a maximum of five years in prison and/or pay a $2,500 fine when he is sentenced Aug. 24. He is serving probation on a July 21, 1999, attempted home invasion conviction. • Jacob James Olsen, 20, of Delton, was sentenced to spend 18 to 24 months in prison on his conviction of probation violation. "In view of Mr. Olsen's history with the courts and while on probation, he has been given a number of chances and has done absolutely nothing," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "He continues to commit criminal offenses." Olsen, who was serving probation on a previous, fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct conviction, violated probation by consuming alcohol. • Lewis Terrebone, 38, of Wayland, was ordered to spend one year in jail with credit for 210 days served on his probation violation conviction. He is serving probation on a 1998 con­ viction of receiving and concealing stolen property. • Kenneth Redman. 36, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by using cocaine in July. He is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 24. • Johnny Lcinaar pleaded not guilty to violating probation by possessing or con­ suming cocaine on July 13. He is free on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond awaiting an Aug. 24 hearing. • Christopher Ochoa pleaded guilty to violating his probation by smoking mari­ juana and stood before Fisher holding his infant son. "Why would you bring a baby to a court proceeding?" asked Fisher. "If I take a day off, I can’t pay a babysitter,'* said Ochoa. "What did you think was going to hap­ pen if I put you in jail today?" Fisher asked. Ochoa was ordered to return for sen­ tencing on Aug. 31. • Ronda Thompson pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana. She may be granted probation under the terms of the 7411 status of the Public Health Code for simple possession when she is sentenced on Sept. 7. • John Creek. 60, of Delton, pleaded not guilty to deliver and manufacture of marijuana, maintaining a drug house and being a felon in possession of a firearm. He is scheduled for a pretrial hearing Sept. 7. PACKAGING/ PRODUC­ TION- to $14/hr+ benefits. Many open’! Training now! (6161-949-2424. Jobline. THREAT... OFFICE CLERICAL- to $! 2/ hr+ benefits! Friendly office! Start now! Entry level. (616)­ 949-2424 Jobline. Bolton that the board wasn’t sure what he was talking about. Bolton said the county employee told him he had five or six cars in violation of the ordinance. "The only way he knew was that he had to be on my property because you cannot see them from the road. That's illegal...lf you want to work with us and have people get th-j- can behind a fence, well work with you. But, we’re not having this here dictatorship that’s going on now. That’s all there is to it." Bailey told Bolton that commissioners are "not aware of any county employees that are trespassing and going into build­ ings." Herrington commented that the zoning enforcement officer has done an excellent job. DRIVER- additional CDL A drivers needed. Looking for de­ pendable service oriented per­ son with chauffeurs. CDL-B, or CDL-A license. Full-time, part­ time. benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hir­ ing for night/weekends. 248­ 7729._________________________ HOMECARE AIDES NEEDED in Barry County to provide personal care, light housekeeping, errands and com­ panionship for the elderly. Ben­ efits included, good hourly pay, a retirement plan, paid vacations and lots of personal satisfaction. Applicants must have their own transportation and no criminal background. Experience pre­ ferred. but training is available at no charge. Local interviews and orientation available by appoint­ ment. Call Nila or Rendelle at 1­ 800-542-9667. Alpha Christian Homecare. RNs LPNs & CENAi needed for facility staffing in Barry, Allegan. Kalamazoo and Kent counties. Fantastic pay and learn­ ing opportunities. You pick the shifts you want. 1 -800-542-9667. Alpha Christian Registry. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: This position is responsible for main­ taining communication with cli­ ent base throe’ffl: telephone con­ tacts, quality control, site visits, assisting in maintaining current busine>s as well as developing new business through the sales process. Priority consideration will be given to applicants who meet the following requirements: 2yr I business experience in cus­ tomer service with some sales exposure, proven ability to iden­ tify problems/provide solutions, strong written/verbal communi­ cation skills, excellent organizaticnal and time management skills. Competitive wage and benefit package. Computer ex­ perience required, some post sec­ ondary education recommended. Industrial knowledge a plus. Please send resume and wage requirements to: Ad #114 do The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. MI. 49058 continued from page 1 M-66 nearing completion The Michigan Department of Transportation is projecting that road work on M-66 from M-78 to Cloverdrle Road will be completed by this coming Saturday, Aug. 12. While work being is done, one lane of traffic is being maintained in alternating di­ rections with the use of flaggers. The $500,000 road project is part of the Build Michigan II plan and will extend the life of M-66 for approximately five years. Need a gift for someone special? Give the gift of INFORMATION! A subscription to The BANNER Call 945-9554 POLICE BEAT: Purse snatchers sought by troopers YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Two strangers suspected of taking a purse containing a wallet, address book and ATM card from a Gun Lake Amoco Station customer late Tuesday is still being sought by police in three counties. Trooper Aaron Steensma said the Nashville woman had stopped at the station at about 10:30 p.m., went inside and relumed to her car where the suspects backed into a parking space next to her passenger side. The passenger got out. leaned into her window and asked her for the time." said Steensma. "She told him the time, he said thanks and reached in and grabbed her purse which was sitting on the seat." Steensma said the woman followed the car for some time, but was unable to keep up as it fled north on Patterson Road al a high rale of speed. The passenger of the dirty, light blue Plymouth Horizon or Citation, two-door car was described as a white male about 19 or 20 years old with "very short" blonde hair. He had blue eyes and "really bad acne." The driver was a white male with blonde, very short hair. "Anyone with information is asked to call the post," at 948-8283. said DetJSgt. Terry Klotz. Man loses finger in sawing mishap YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A 41-year-old Mary Drive man accidentally cut off a finger while sawing at about 3 p.m. Aug. 2. according to a preliminary report. The man was reportedly unable to salvage the finger and was taken by Thomapple Township Emergency Services to Pennock Hospital in Hasungs, where he was treated and released. Man's paint gun touches power line YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A man working for a professional painting firm was taken to an area hospital Tuesday. Aug. 8 when the painting equipment he was using touched an electrical power line, according to Thomapple Township Emergency Services. The man and a co-worker were painting a bam roof on Bass Road near Patterson Road when he lifted the painting gun and touched the line, causing a fire. The man suffered non-life threatening bums, said Chief Bob Woodard, and the incident left the property owners without power. The fire also ignited some weeds behind the bam. which were extinguished by Thornapple fire personnel. Intruder Invades changing room THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - Women attending a water aerobics class at Thomapple Kellogg High School Friday were surprised when a man with a scruffy beard darted from the changing room at about 3:30 p.m. The women reportedly were changing clothes al the time they saw the man run out of the room. He was described as having a "scruffy" beard and a T-shirt. Deputy Julie Jones of the Barry County Sheriffs Department's Middleville unit was called to investigate the report, but was unavailable for comment Wednesday. Man falls victim to Internet fraud RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A man who was bouncing checks discovered the cause Saturday when he found that someone had used his account number to make illegal Internet transactions. The incident remains under investigation by the Hastings Post of the Michigar State Police. Girl suffers pellet gun wound HASTINGS - A 10-year-old Hastings girl who was visiting a friend at the home of a 16-year-old boy Aug. I returned home bleeding from a BB/pellet gun wound U her buttocks, according to a report by the Hastings City Police Department. Charges are being sought against the boy, who said he did not mean to shoot her and that it was accidental. He claimed the gun was leaded only with hard candy. The girl, who received treatment for the wound at Pennock Hospital, told her mother that she had bent over to pick up a shoe when the boy shot her. causing her to cry and run home. Police have confiscated the Crossman air gun and charges against the boy are pending at the Bany County Prosecutor’s office. Man arrested for falsifying prescription HASTINGS - A 31-year-old Hastings man has been arrested and accused of trying to obtain the pain killing drug, Vicodin, by falsifying a prescription in Hastings on July 27, according to the Hastings City Police Department. Police said Shawn Rowley allegedly admitted to having an addiction to the drug which began one year ago when he was prescribed Vicodin for tooth pain. Rowley allegedly told police he started by taking four Vicodin pills a day which escalated to him taking 10 pills a day. He was caught when he allegedly tried to obtain Vicodin from the Pennock Pharmacy and from Bosley Pharmacy in Hastings. Pharmacists as both establishments refused to fill the false prescription. Rowley is being held on $10,000 bond in the Barry County Jail awaiting an Aug. 16 preliminary examination on two felony counts of attempted obtaining controlled substance by fraud and a misdemeanor count of possessing a prescription drug form. Hastings man held on narcotics charge HASTINGS - A 22-year-old Hastings man was allegedly found to have the narcotic drug Oxycontin and a syringe in his pocket Aug. 3 when officers arrested him on a two-count assault warrant. Ryan Scott Oliver is being held without bond in the Barry County Jail awaiting a preliminary examination on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery. He is also being held on a six-count probation violation petition and charges of possession of a schedule 2 narcotic, a four-year felony. Police said Oliver has also been charged as a habitual offender. Thieves nabbed on Thornapple Lake CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - Three teenagers were apprehended by the Barry County Sheriffs Department July 16 after a Thomapple Lake resident witnessed them taking items from docked boats at 4 a.m. Deputy Joel Funk reported that the witness spotted the boys on a paddle boat stopping at the docks and looking through the boats. The witness then watched as the trio stopped at his dock and took an AM/FM radio cover. Another victim reported to police that he had not given the three boys permission to use his paddle boat, but that he did not want to pursue charges. Funk responded in time to meet the boys at the shore where he found them to be in the possession of fishing poles, tackle boxes, a cooler, beer, two pain of shoes, sunblock, a portable spotlight and a boat radio. All three boys, ages 18 and 19, denied taking items and claimed they had permission to camp on the lake. They claimed they thought the paddle boat belonged to a relative and that they were merely out on the lake fishing. The boys were arrested for being minors in possession of alcohol by consumption and were lodged in the Barry County Jail. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 10. 2000 - Page 17 POLICE BEAT Troopers probe credit card fraud JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A Baseline Road resident reported to police Aug. 3 that she was a victim of credit card on three occasions in 1999 when her account number was used to purchase pornography from the Internet. No other information was available from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Traffic stop leads to drug arrest MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP - A routine traffic stop for speeding on M-66 near M-79 Aug 4 led to the arrest of an Ohio man for suspected delivery and manufacture of 25 to 225 grams of marijuana. The man. who has not been arraigned, was lodged in the Barry County Jail without bond after a Barry County Sheriffs deputy found $455 cash and approximately 110 grams of marijuana inside the 1991 CMC pickup. The drugs, truck and a cell phone were seized by authorities. A drug-search dog was called to the scene when officers first found a marijuana cigarette and a baggie of marijuana The dog then allegedly discovered more marijuana in the vehicle. The man. who has a criminal history which includes burglary, arson. forgery. theft and drug possession, told police he was in Michigan because he works for an amusement company. Prairieville police have website PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP A website located at www.Expage.com/Prairievillcpolicc and www.Dellon-MI.com is a new addition to the Prairieville Township police force. Chief Larry Gentry announced Wednesday "Township residents can use this page to communicate with the chief about any concerns they have, ask police law-related questions or to report ongoing, nonemcrgency type behavior or conditions in your neighborhood that you would like addressed." Gentry said in a press release. Gentry can also receive e-mail at lgentry®Justice.com. he said. Free gun locks to be given to public HASTINGS - Area police agencies will be participating in a free gun-lock giveaway al the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce office in Hastings. The effort to keep children and other citizens from being injured by firearms is being made possible by the Project HomcSafe organization and is coordinated by retired police officer Barry Cushman, authorities have said. See Tuesday's Hastings Reminder for more information. Man fires gun in Delton neighborhood HOPE TOWNSHIP - A 48-year-old Delton man who admitted to police he fired a 16-gauge shotgun into the air to chase away three teenagers July 21 may be facing charges. The man told police the boys had threatened to shoot him with .45 handgun, which prompted him to retrieve his own gun to scare them away. "He said he fired the shot to scare them off." deputies from the Barry County bP«gllirWiMM1le?V:>en ttt&bent S occurred on Scotts Drive. No one was injured and the incident rerriains under investigation. Police seek garage burglary suspects YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - An overhead garage door left open on Parker Drive July 17 led to the theft of a recreational equipment, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Deputies reported that a couple had left for the evening and returned at about midnight to discover the garage door open and the light left on. Police said the couple s son had left the door open when he went to the lake to jet ski and forgot to close the door when he was finished. Missing was a dark blue and yellow mountain bike with a gel seat cover worth $168, two blue, olack and purple colored lifejackets bearing the Kawasaki logo worth $75 each and two matching wet suits valued at $140. Hastings man's drowning linked to alcohol overuse by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Alcohol was a likely factor in the drowning death at a Castleton Township gravel pit Friday of 36-year-old Jeffrey Bemheisel of Hastings, according Sgt. Bill Johnson of the Barry County Sherif­ fs Department s Marine Division. Johnson said Bernhciscl's body was re­ covered by diver Mark Kik in six feet of water Saturday at about 10 a.m. after the Air Care helicopter pinpointed its loca­ tion. Bemheisel. who was employed by McKinney Poured Walls, had been among a gathering of "eight to 10 other people" who went after work to the pri­ vately owned gravel pit on Bayne Road near Woodland Road when the incident occurred, said Johnson. "They were just having a party and drinking." said Johnson. “The last anyone saw of him was at about 8:45 or 9 p.m. when they saw him wading in the water." Nashville firefighters were the first to arrive and conduct the initial search, us­ ing ice-rescue boats and lights to comb the two-acre pond, diver Sgt. Tony Stein said. "By the time the dive team got there it was dark," said Johnson. After calling off the search Friday, divers returned Saturday and Bcmheisel’s body was taken to an area hospital where autopsy results arc still pending "As of right now, we don't feel there was any foul play." said Johnson. "It's still under investigation while wc wait for the autopsy results." Police said Bernhciscl's drowning was the second death to occur in the gravel pit. formerly owned by Barry County. Alcohol was also a factor in that inci­ dent when another local man died when Jeffrey Bemheisel he dove into head-first into the shallow water. Johnson said. Bemheisel was described as a "nice guy" who looked out for others and as an avid outdoors man. Known to his friends as "Gator." Bcmhciscl grew up in Eaton County, married Dana Zalewski in 1984 and later di­ vorced. He is survived by his daughters. Amanda Zalewski of Hastings, Amantha Bemheisel of Hastings, Jessica Bernheisel of Hastings and his son, Joshua Arthur Bemheisel of Hastings. His mother. JoAnn LeFcvcr lives in Charlotte and his father. Arthur Bernheiscl lives in Florida. A graveside funeral will be held for Bemheisel at 11 a.m. today. Aug. 10. at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Staley to remain in prison while stalking law debated by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last Thursday that convicted stalker Jerry Staley of Delton must slay in prison while the debate continues over whether the stalking law is constitutional. Meanwhile, Staley's, victim. Jocllyn Weber of Hickory Comers, is not letting down her guard. "He's in prison and still has his hands around my throat. It never goes away." said Weber. "What he did had nothing to do with the First Amendment. His only point is to get out and the first thing he's going to do is come for me. What he did was terrorism." Michigan's stalking law was cast into doubt July 14 when U.S. District Judge Richard Enslen of Kalamazoo ruled in favor of Staley's argument that his 1994 conviction was moot because the stalking Father loses custody of child to grandparent J-Ad Graphics News Service A Hastings man who claimed a circuit court ruling granting custody of his child to her maternal grandmother was uncon­ stitutional has been deemed an unfit par­ ent. Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher cited the child's lack of "religious training" by the father among many rea­ sons for denying the man custody. "The defendant docs not attend church on anything other than a sporadic basis," Fisher noted in his 16-pagc decision handed down July 28 in Barry County Circuit Court. "(The child) gets her reli­ gious training through her grandmother... who does attend church regularly." Other reasons cited by Fisher included drug use, that his personal life and fe­ male relationships are "nothing short of chaotic," his lack of regular employ­ ment. his continued criminal activity, his conversion of the child's $15,000 in set­ tlement proceeds to his own use and lack of health care for the child. The child had lived with her mother, who had full custody and who was never married to the father. After the mother died in a 1998 car accident, the father had custody until the June 7 order which granted physical custody to the grand­ mother. Kathryn McCool, attorney for the fa­ ther, said she advised her client not to turn over his daughter and he was subse­ quently stopped by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police and accused -of parental kidnapping. ,T ' :•» "The father is the natural parent and unless there is a hearing showing he is unfit, he has the legal right to custody," McCool had said. "There has been no finding of fact." But according to attorney Gordon Shane McNeill, the grandmother, who was granted third party petitioner status, simply wants what is best for the child. "Both the maternal grandfather and grandmother have established a secure and stable residence and sense of family for the minor child," McNeill had staled, "and have acted in every aspect as the custodial parent for the minor child since the passing of their daughter.” McCool had argued that a June 5, 2000 United States Supreme Court deci­ sion in the case of Troxel versus Granville struck down a Washington State statute, ruling that grandparents be­ ing granted visitauon rights interferes with the rights of the parents. However, Fisher noted in his ruing that the Troxel case can not be applied to this case because Michigan's statute is different since the father had not been granted legal custody by court order. McCool argued that her client has au­ tomatic legal custody because he is the natural father. "You can't take custody without clear and convincing evidence that the parent poses a threat." said McCool. "This is the most unheard of. flabbergasting order I've ever heard of. It's contrary to his constitutional right to parent his child." But after granting the evidentiary hear­ ing. Fisher ruled the man an unfit parent and again granted physical custody to the grandmother. "The defendant has had a number of problems, which have compromised his ability to competently parent his child." Fisher said. "He frequently uses mari­ juana, and on April 27. his residence... in Hastings was the subject of a drug raid by the Hastings police department. Po­ lice had observed high pedestrian traffic into and out of this residence before their search warrant was executed and an in­ formant told them drugs were being sold at the residence." Fisher said the man arrived home with the child while the raid was in progress but he was not arrested. "The police found loose marijuana, paraphernalia and 'roaches,' throughout the residence, out in the open," Fisher said. "They also found marijuana and roaches in the bedroom the (father) shared with his girlfriend and his daugh­ ter.” Fisher said the father had a shotgun at the residence which the police confis­ cated and forfeited because as a con­ victed felon it was illegal for him to pos­ sess a firearm. "Apparently, the (father) was not charged with any crimes arising out of this incident," Fisher said. He pointed out that the father has an extensive criminal record and that at the time of the drug raid, he was driving in violation of license restrictions he re­ ceived as a result of a Dec. 1999 convic­ tion for a drug crime he committed in July. "He has been convicted of driving on a suspended license at least four times, he has a 1989 conviction for attempted (car theft), an August 1992 conviction for embezzlement of $100 and a September 1992 conviction for attempted first de­ gree retail fraud," Fisher said. "He has smoked marijuana since age 14 and the court finds that he still does so on a regu­ lar basis." Fisher said that though the felony con­ victions are not recent, his "current be­ havior indicates he has not changed his criminal ways." The father was appointed conservator of a $15,000 settlement his daughter re­ ceived after her mother’s death, Fisher said. "He defrauded the probate court in Kent County and apparently got an order allowing him to transfer the funds from one bank to another, and then converted the money to his own use," said Fisher. "He then lied under oath al this hearing about it, before then changing his mind and admitting to the conversion of at least $5,000." The father then claimed the Fifth Amendment and refused to answer fur­ ther question* a&oOnhc money. "He claimed he could not remember the name of the bank where any remain­ ing money belonging to his daughter might be found," Fisher said. Fisher also noted that the man has not enrolled his daughter in any preschool program, even though she will be 5 years old in December. He never took her to a dentist, said Fisher, despite obvious tooth decay, and he never took her to see a doctor for the 1 1/2-years since October of 1998 that he has been the legal and physical custodian. "The child's step-maternal grandmother took her to a dentist in May 2000. and had four cavities filled," Fisher said. • Fisher also noted in his ruling that: "...the plaintiff (grandmcxher)...is the only one who has provided the child with reli­ gious training." The grandmother and her husband, her mother and the child's aunt have pro­ vided a substantial amount of care and supervision for the child over the last several months, Fisher said. "The (father) loves his child... and she loves him," said Fisher. "He does not abuse her physically and he generally in­ teracts well with her, although he did make reference to locking her in her room when she misbehaves." Fisher said the child has very substan­ tial behavior problems. "Numerous witnesses recounted her fits of anger; hitting, biting, kicking, scream­ ing, etc. It is clear that these are far more extensive than what would reason­ ably be expected of any child with a normal temperament." When Fisher interviewed the child, she expressed a clear preference to be with her father, but concluded that she does not possess the maturity required to express a reasonable preference, he said. "The (father's) attorney referred to her client has 'less than sterling,*" said Fisher in his ruling. "This is quite an un­ derstatement." According to Fisher's ruling: The fact that the (father) has three felony convic­ tions of about 10 years old would not jus­ tify such a finding of unfitness; the fact that he smokes marijuana regulary would not necessarily justify such a finding; the fact that the father admittedly perjured himself would not justify such a finding, nor would the father's admitted conver­ sion of his daughter's settlement pro­ ceeds. "Putting all of this together with the other evidence, however, compels the court to find the defendant unfit by clear and convincing evidence," Fisher ruled. "He is a convicted felon who still en­ gages in felonious activities. He stole from his own daughter, undoubtedly to pay child support for a former/current girlfriend, he lied about it under oath and See CUSTODY, page 18 law violates the First Amendment right to free speech. According to Enslcn's ruling, the ag­ gravated stalking statute is too broad and would make news reporters criminals for seeking out the news and sales people law breakers for trying to make a living. Quoting a previous appellate decision in People versus White, Enslen said that court's interpretation of the stalking statute's phrases "constitutionally protected activity" and "conduct that serves a legitimate purpose" is "so limited that it allows application of the statue to core First Amendment conduct," Enslen wrote in his opinion. He went on to explain that "the vague­ ness of the statute chills the exercise of First Amendment freedoms because it potentially subjects those who exercise these rights to criminal prosecution. "The state of Michigan may certainly criminalize stalking, but it may not do so al the expense of the First Amendment." He ruled that Staley be released July 28, but a request for an emergency stay by the Michigan Attorney General's office was granted the day before Staley was to have been set free. Staley and Weber had a relationship last lasted seven months until she informed him on Nov. 5, 1993, that she no longer wanted to see him. Later that evening, Staley entered her home and when she asked him to leave, Staley threw her across the kitchen into the stove. Staley then began calling her two to 15 times a day, both at home and at work. Over the next several weeks, Staley rammed her car, chased her with a baseball bat, broke into her home and threatened to "slice her gut" with a knife. In one telephone call, after threatening to burn her house, he asked her if she had checked her smoke alarm recently and laughed. When she checked ’he alarm, the battery was missing. On Dec. 18, 1993, a police officer sug­ gested she tape the calls. Staley called constantly that night from 6:20 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. on Dec. 19. On the tape, he threatened to bum her in her sleep and told Monday. "I'm positive I don't have a clue how to relax any more. My friends are wonderful. I have the best friends and family and the best son anybody can ask for." Weber said she went public with her reaction to Enslen's ruling because "this is my way of showing him (Staley) I'm stronger now emotionally and spiritually. I'm not going to sit back and take it. "Do I leave and go and stay with a family member and put that family member in danger? No. I feel safe at home. I'm not leaving." Weber said she would like to have a chance to testify before the federal appeals court. "The main thing they need to look at is his record," she said. "I don't think Judge Enslen looke’d into that. If all he did was call me, it might be a First Amendment issue. He didn't just call me, he came after me over a matter of time. It was horrific. It was the worst 10 weeks of my life." Weber said the entire case has changed her from an outgoing, carefree person, to someone who is draid to go out at night. "I don’t go out alone. I’m scared for my family if he should get out," she said. "I trust no one and I hate that" The three-judge, federal appeals panel granted the emergency request and set an expedited schedule for hearing the full appeal, said Attorney General Jennifer Granholm in a statement released Thursday. "This stay is great news for Jerry Sta­ ley's victim and stalking victims throughout Michigan. This woman won’t have to look over her shoulder or jump every time the phone rings," said Granholm. "She will be able to walk down the street in peace, secure in the knowledge that the man who so brutally terrorized her is right where he belongs - behind bars." Weber added, however, that she was not contacted by the courts or the Attorney General's office following Enslen’s decision. "Nobody except for the media has con­ tacted me," she said. "I feel like I should have been kept abreast of everything going on and his effort to fight this and maybe I could have stepped forward and talked to Judge Enslen." She is in the process of writing a letter to Enslen, she said. "Striking down Michigan's stalking law is the equivalent of giving an arsonist a pile of oily rags and tossing him a book of matches; it invites the kind of threatening, unlawful behavior our stale simply cannot allow," said Granholm. "This law is the only wall that stands between innocent victims and life-threatening violence, and we will do everything in our power to prevent this legal wall from crumbling." "Il’s a sad thing," said Weber. "I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy - I wouldn't wish this on Jerry Staley." �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 10. 2000 Red Cross warns blood supply dangerously low LETTERS The American Red Cross has issued a statewide Critical Blood Appeal, citing dangerously low supplies of blood across America and across the state. The quantities of certain blood prod­ ucts will be depleted in less than one and one-half days. "Michigan's blood supply has been in decline for several weeks," said Fred Stems, Red Cross CEO. "Now, at sum- “Red Cross believes blood is a natural resource, and we share across the country.” - Fred Sterns mer vacation time, blood supplies across the country are simply drying up. That fact threatens accident victims who need blood, as well as patients with leukemia and cancer who need blood every day." Stems reported there are four big rea­ sons for the problem: • The arrival of summer has limited the response of donors to Red Cross blood drives across America. • Many regular blood donors arc vaca­ tioning and arc not taking the time to donate blood. • High schools and colleges arc closed for the summer, and blood drives at those locations supply up to 20% of all blood collected by the Great Lakes Region. • Increased travel on Michigan's high­ ways causes more auto accidents, and increases the need for blood. (Michigan State Police report a traffic crash occurs about every one minute and 14 seconds). "With auto, boating and recreation ac­ cidents at high summer rates, wc will have trouble maintaining the blood sup­ ply at a safe level for everyone who needs blood," said Sterns. "Some parts of the country have a blood supply that you can measure in hours, and the Red Cross has the duty to help them have the blood patients need there. "The Red Cross believes blood is a na­ tional resource." Sterns said, "and we share it across the country. Last winter, a number of our blood drives were can­ celed due to snowstorms. But the Red Cross kept us supplied with blood do­ nated in Minnesota. Wisconsin and Ohio. Now it's our turn to help other areas of Stories in the Middleville Sun from 1950 to 1953 reflected the service of many young men, when they were home on leave, combat injuries and even marriages. The veterans of the Korean Conflict from Middleville have planned an open house to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the young men from the area joining the armed services. The open house is scheduled for 1 p.m. Satur­ day, Aug. 26, at the Middleville VFW Hall. Several of the wives arc planning a cold buffet. Veterans from Arizona. Al- by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Korean Conflict changed the face of Middleville in the 1950s. On July 25, 1950. ten young men who recently graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School helped the Grand Rapids recruiting office reach a record goal. More young men from Middleville left Aug. 4. Harry Schultz, who was one of the young men pictured in a Grand Rapids Herald photograph, said, "The pool hall had to close when all the young men left town." abama and other parts of Michigan will be coming home to Middleville. About 23 veterans were invited to attend the festivities which are taking place during the national recognition of Korean veterans. Veterans are invited to bring pictures or memorabilia to share. For more in­ formation, call Pat Crans at 945-4745 or Harry Schultz at 795-9897. Family and friends are invited to share this special day and give thanks to vet­ erans of a war some people want to forget. NEW! 99 Olds Aurora SUN ROOF. HEATED SEATS. CHROME WHEELS. AUTOBON PKG. BOSE CD & CASSETTE. 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Gormley specifically mentioned Bill Nesbitt, owner of Nesbitt's Market in Middleville, for working with Brian Decker of the Coca-Cola Company for the recent fund-raiser that helped the association raise matching funds for a grant from the Barry Community Foundation. In this fund-raiser, purchases of Coca­ Cola products benefited the trail. A can collection drive of empties at Plumb's and Felpausch in Hastings and Nesbitt's and the Marketplace in Middleville added a little extra to the more than $1,300 raised for the trail. The Trail Association will be using the funds and others contributed to the association to meet the requirements of the matching grant. The money will be used to help pave the portion of the trail from McCann to Irving. Paving of the trail from Main Street to McCann should begin by the end of August. For more information about the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail or the Thomapple. Trail Association, write to P.O. 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Herold, the iKumbent treasurer, was defeated by John Jerkaitis by a 300 to 289 count while Near lost to AJ McCrumb. 300 to 286. Smith said the Board of Can­ vassers will review the requests as soon as stale-wide canvassing of primary election results is com­ — I*,—.! ■ ptewu. Though the race for four trustee seats it Rutland Township was ex­ tremely close, no worn of a recount request has been received. Sandra Preeae had 93 voles, one less than Brenda Bellmore and Jim Hamess in the rare for the last two scats. Chamber plans business lunch Hie Barry County Area Chan.ber of Commerce will have a “Chamber Business Luncheon" at noon Thurs­ day, Aug. 24, the lower level of the Fetpanscb Food Center in Hastings. It will ire a Dutch treat buffet lunch A program on plans for a new community center, which will be proposed in a special election Sept. II, will be presented by Tammy Peaaington. Carl Schoessel and David Storms. United Way hikes goal for campaign The Barry Area United Way cam­ paign for 2000 has set a goal of $475,000 this fall up $15,000 or 3 percent from 1999. Co-chairs of the drive this year are Mark Kolanowski of City Bank and Marie Dreisbach of Dreisbach Olds. Pontiac-GMC. The Barry Area United Way now is countywide and provides funding to 21 non-profit agencies in local communities. The annual campaign kick-off breakfast is set for 8 a m. Thursday. Sept. 14, at the Barry Expo Center, followed by a special Day of Caring, in which participants will report to work for a half day as volunteers for some of the benefiting agencies. Pacesetters for this year's cam­ paigns will be Hastings Mutual In­ surance. National Bank of Hastings, Felpausch, United Way agencies and the United Way Board of Direc­ tors. Other special fund-raising events also are planned during the annual drive. For more information, call Lani Forbes or Sarah Woodward at 945­ 401ft [Additional) News Briefs Cappear on page 2) See Story on Pa PRICE 50* THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2000 New Rutland trail ordinance illegal? by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A trailways ordinance requiring paving, screening and trash receptacles was adopted by the Rutland Charter Township Board 5-1 last week despite claims the move is against the law. "I've talked to three different attor­ neys," said Roger Vilmont, who owns 1.400 feet of the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail where it passes through his Whis­ pering Waters Campground. "I do not be­ lieve it’s a legal ordinance." Pending for two years while attorneys, the Township Board, the Village of Mid­ dleville, which owns the Pau) Henry Trail and citizens grappled over the wording, the ordinance will become ef­ fective 30 days after appearing in today s edition of the Banner. Vilmont, who is the Republican nomi­ nee for township supervisor in the November general election, and other critics say Recreational Trailway Ordi­ nance 69 is aimed at the 900 feet of the Paul Henry Trail located along Irving Road in Rutland Township, making it an illegal "spot zone." He said in reality the ordinance affects all public pathways, including hiking and bike trails in the Barry Stale Game Area. "That makes it a zoning ordinance." said Vilmont to the board prior to the vote. "Four years ago, Rutland Township government Tiled a lawsuit against the Village of Middleville alleging that the zoning was incorrect for the use. Rutland Township lost the lawsuit. The finding was that the township had no zoning au­ thority over the rail-trail." But Township Supervisor Robert Ed­ wards has contended that the new ordi­ nance is merely a policing ordinance and that the board is legally allowed to adopt ordinances to regulate areas such as pub­ lic parks . "Frankly, as I said before, if everything goes well on that trail, this ordinance will not have to be hopefully ever used," Edwards said at last week’s meeting. "But it does not mean we should not have some type of vehicle with which to enforce if we have to. So, that is where we stand, we've done the best we can." He has also said that the Paul Henry trailway is not part of the statewide sys­ tem of trails governed by stale laws. Among the most objectionable re­ quirements in the ordinance, according to Vilmont and the Friends of the Thornappie Trail Committed are mandates that trails must be paved} or covered with compacted gravel or crushed stone and that screening be erected along the trailway, which is located within 75 feet of any home See ORDINANCE, page 6 Taking stock... □an Vroomsn was put in tne slocks tor a good cause during tfie Aelay for Life Friday. Aug. 12. The money donated to “bail- him out was part of the $45,555 raised so far for the local unit of the American Cancer Society. This is $5,000 mere than in 1999. Look for more pictures inside today's Banner. Some officials get double-digit pay increases The Barry County Register of Deeds and Drain Commissioner both will get a 13.3 percent pay raise next year if last week's Officers Compensation Commis­ sion recommendations are accepted. The OCC finished its work Friday morning on setting salaries for county elected officials for the years 2001 and 2002. The biggest recommended pay in­ creases were for Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff and Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle, whose annual salaries will jump from $36,185 to $41,000. The county treasurer. Sue VandeCar, al so’has been recommended for a dou­ ble-digit raise, 10.2 percent, from $38,108 to $42,000. The increases were requested by Barry County Clerk Debbie Smith, who said it’s time to bring local elected officials' pay in line with average compensation for the same positions in other counties around the state. Smith herself, however, was recommended for only a modest 3.1 percent increase, from $44,606 to $46,000. The other pay hikes recommended for 2001 by the OCC were: • Prosecutor, who will be Gordon Shane McNeil cn Jan. 1, from $66,575 to $71,000, 6.6 percent. • Sheriff Steve DeBoer, from $50,505 to $55,000, 8.9 percent. • Surveyor Brian Reynolds, from $6,000 to $6,500, 8.3 percent. • Chairman of the Board of Commis­ sioners, unknown until the start of next year, from $8,740 to $8,872, 1.5 percent. • County. Commissioner, from $7,740 to $7,857, 1.5 percent. All salaries for the year 2002 will be increased by 3 percent, but all commis­ sioners' pay will go up by only 1.5 per­ cent. The chairman and county commission­ ers' posts and the surveyor's job arc not regarded as full lime. However, all commissioners receive per diems for meetings attended and roughly $700 a month in health insurance benefits. OCC member James Kinney, an attor­ ney from Woodland and one of the newest on the panel, made all the mo­ tions for the pay increases for clerk, trea­ surer. sheriff, register of deeds, drain commissioner and prosecutor. However, he recommended that the surveyor’s salary remain at $6,000 for the year 2001, with any expenses incurred in per­ forming the duties to be paid by the county. He also recommended that the surveyor's salary be changed from $6,000 a year to $22.50 an hour. But it was the recommendation by Cornelius Ezinga that was approved, that the surveyor's salary be increased by $500 next year. OCC member Steve Essling moved to cap all salary increases at 10 percent, but his proposal failed because of a lack of support See INCREASES, page 2 Hastings Schools lose two principals by Patricia Johns and David T. Young The Hastings Area School System has lost two of its elementary principals to other districts. Pleasantview Principal Jerry Mueller has been hired by the Thorua;plc Kel­ logg Board of Education to serve as prin­ cipal at Lee Elementary School. South­ eastern Elementary Principal Chris War­ ren, meanwhile, has accepted the Kettle Lake Elementary Principal's job in the Caledonia district. Mueller recently completed his third year as principal at Pleasantview and previously had served as assistant princi­ pal under Mike Spahr at Hastings Middle School and assistant principal with Gull Lake Middle School. He also was music director of Inland Lakes Schools in In­ dian River. Spahr left the Hastings district a year ago to take the middle school principal's post at The mappie Kellogg. Mueller is working on his specialist in education degree with an emphasis in curriculum development and evaluation through Central Michigan University. He holds a master s degree in education ad­ ministration from Central Michigan Uni­ versity and a bachelor's degree from there as well. He is certified in vocal and instrumental music, K-12. all subjects for seventh- and eighth-graders and psychol­ ogy for high school level students. Mueller will be paid $65,856 plus ben­ efits for the 2000-2001 school year at TK. Mueller said he is excited about the opportunity to focus on second- and thirdgraders. saying they are "a fun age to be around. "This staff is so excellent. I am excited about being here." he said. Mueller replaces Sharon Kalcc, who recently became the assistant superin­ tendent for curriculum. Jerry Mueller "Sharon being still in the district is a great resource for me," he said. "I know I am going to be doing a lot of listening." Mueller and his wife Anne have two children, a sixth-grader and a secondgradcr. Mueller has attended conferences on quality learning, taken Glasser training and like many TK teachers completed training with John Champlain. He also brings experience as a member of North Chris Warren Central Association visitation teams. He achieved rank of captain in the US Army and continues to be active in the Michigan-National Guard. Warren is leaving after spending 16 years as principal at Southeastern. He is perhaps best known in the community as a runner and biker for causes. He earned a TV-Channel 8 "Unsung Hero" award in 1999 for his efforts to raise money for playground equipment He came to Hastings in 1984 after serving as a sixth grade teacher and ju­ nior high football and basketball coach at Charlotte, as a teacher and elemen­ tary principal at Pine River (near Cadil­ lac). an elementary' principal at MorleyStanwood an J an elementary principal at Yale Public Schools. While living in the community. War­ ren also has been an Exchange Club member, has been on the Child Abuse Prevention Council and has attended the First Presbyterian Church. He said the biggest reasons for his move were being closer to his children, daughter Jennifer, who is a firsl-year French teacher at Grandville; son-law Rory Callender, a German teacher at Grand Ha\en High School; and son Joshua, who is a sophomore at Hope Col­ lege studying to be a first grade teacher. His other son. Justin, is a fourth-grader still at home with Warren and his wife. Patricia See PRINCIPALS, page 2 �Page 2 - The Ha stmgs Banner - Thursday August 17, 2000 /facie.... NEWS BRIEFS Dems’ convention will be Aug. 26 The Barry County Democratic Convention will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. Aug. 26. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Street in Hastings. Grief recovery series planned Barry Community Hospice will of­ fer a fivc-wcck grief recovery series, from Sept. 14 to Oct. 12. The programs, which are geved to anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one recently, will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the five con­ secutive Thursday evenings at the hospice office, 450 Meadow Run, Hastings. Grief recovery combined learning about the grieving process with a chance to openly discuss feel­ ings in a safe environment. There is no charge for the program. For more information or to regis­ ter, call the Barry Community Hos­ pice Bereavement Department at 948-8452 or 1-800-254-5939. Fireworks set at Summerfest Fireworks will light up the skies above Fish Hatchcry Park as a new attraction, beginning at 10:15 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 26, to help close out this year’s Summerfest activities in Hastings. Melrose Pyrotechnics will handle The company has beer, in the business for more than 100 years and has done displays for the Taste of Chicago, the Texas Rangers stadium and the Democratic Na­ tional Convention. The fireworks will follow the mu­ sic of Mi’ Deasy Saturday evening, the 26tb Red Cross plans two blood drives The American Red Cross of West Central Michigan has announced that two blood drives will take place in Barry County over the next couple of weeks: One is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 17, from noon to 6 p.m. and Hastings Manufacturing Company. The other will be held Tuesday. Aug. 29, from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Thomapplc Township Hall. 200 East Main, Middleville. To be an eligible blood donor, one must be in reasonably good health, weigh 110 pounds or more, and be at least 17 years of age. (There is no upper age limit.) Donors also must not have given blood within the previous 56 days. Auditions slated for ’Harvey’ show The Thomapplc Players are seek­ ing six adult women and six adult men to portray roles in the comedy "Haney." Auditions will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 21-22, in the Arts Hatchery Building at Fish Hatchery Park, Hastings. The Thornapplc Players is a new community theater group, sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County. The group's first pro duction. held last spring, was "Any­ thing Goes." Norma Jean Acker of the Arts Council said other people are needed for backstage jobs for show. Show dales for "Harvey" are set for Oct. 5-7 Acker describes "Haney" as very funny and "made famous by Jimmy Stewart." The storyline of "Harvey" involves Elwood P. Dowd and his imaginary friend Haney, a six-and-a-half foot rabbit. For more information about the upcoming "Haney" production call Norma Jean Acker at 945-2332 or Lyn Bnel at 945-2002. CROP Walk sets 'Recruiters Rally* The Barry County CROP Walk "Recruiters Rally” will be held at 7 p m. Thursday. Aug 17, at Hastings First United Methodist Church, corner of Green and Church streets. Participating churches and organi­ zations are asked to send their CROP Walk recruiter or representative to this rally to receive information and sup­ plies for this year’s CROP Walk, which is set for Sunday. Sept. 17. For more information call (616) 721-8259 or (517) 852-9524. Alzheimer's series will start Aug. 23 Two Alzheimer’s Caregiver Educa­ tion Series programs will be pre­ sented from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on two consecutive Wednesdays, Aug. 23 and 30, at the First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St.. Hastings. Sue Kolean, program director of the Alzheimer's Association West Michigan chapter, will make both presentations. She will talk about the disease itself and the resources available close to home. The program is geared to care­ givers, advocates of the aging and health professionals. For more information, call 1-800­ 893-8365. Choral Society events planned The Lakewood Area Choral Soci­ ety has several performances in the upcoming weeks. The society once again sing the National Anthem for the West Michigan Whitecaps at Old Kent Park in Grand Rapids on Saturday, Aug. 26. The choral society will host a Eu­ rope 2000 reunion barbecue Saturday Sept. 9. On Saturday Sept. 16, the choir members will be recording their sec­ ond CD, titled "An Evening at the Pops." The last concert of the season will beW fall pops concert on Saturday 23, at 7:30 p.m. at Lakewood united Methodist Church on M-50. Tickets for the concert will be available at the door or from choral society members. Some election tallies incorrect The Banner failed to report in last week’s election report that Democrat Rose McMellen bested Kathy Engle 85 to 59 in the Rutland Charter Township Democratic primary for treasurer and will face Republican Sandra Greenfield in the Nov. 7 gen­ era) election. Also. Republican Robin McKenna defeated Rene Robertson 460 to 106 in the Rutland primary contest for clerk. In other post-election develop­ ments, the write-in tallies for Demo­ cratic supervisor candidate Joe Bush in Irving Township and Republican supervisor Jerry Reese in Castleton Township were reported incorrectly in last Thursday’s Banner. Bush col­ lected 16 votes, enough to qualify him for inclusion on the Nov. 7 elec­ tion ballot against Republican Kathce Pierce. Reese had 24 votes, far fewer than winner Justin Cooley and Orvin Moore. A complete story about Brad Car­ penter’s write-in victory appears elsewhere in today's edition of the Bar.nci. Bluegrass, country set for 'Showcase' An evening of bluegrass and coun­ try music featuring River City Blue­ grass, Leo Hine and Lon Newby, will be presented at 6:30 tonight (Thursday. Aug. 17) at the Musi­ cians’ Showcase at Arby’s Restau­ rant in Hastings. River City Bluegrass, from the Grand Rapids are, first appeared at the Showcase in November 1993. The five-member group performs up­ beat bluegrass music with solid har­ monies. Members include Kevin Gaugicr, Tim Scheerhorn, Bob Cook. Jim Henton and Bob VanPutten. Opening the evening will be Leo Hine of Hastings and Lon Newby of Battle Creek. Both arc guitarists and country music singers and veterans of previous Showcases. Seating at the Showcase is avail­ able on a first-come, first-served ba­ sis. Write-in wins primary for Carlton supervisor by David T. Young Editor Brad Carpenter pulled off a ncar-miraclc in the Aug. 8 primary election. He won the Republican primary elec­ tion for Carlton Township Supervisor with a write-in vote, defeating incumbent David Kaiser 246 to 220. He will face no opposition on the Nov. 7 general election ballot. Historically, it has been unusual for a Republican incumbent to lose in Barry County. To bp sure, four members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, Ethel Bozc, Marge Radant, Orvin Moore and Gordon Fuhr, were defeated in their re-election bids in the August 1994 pri­ mary. In more recent examples. Demo­ cratic incumbent Supervisor John Gates lost 188 to 95 in this year's primary against Lee Cook in Orangeville Town­ ship and Republican incumbent Barbara Earl lost the supervisor's race in John­ stown Township, 194 to 153. So Republican incumbents win re­ election bids with only a few exceptions, but it is virtually unheard of for a GOP office holder to be ousted by a write-in campaign. Carpenter and his supporters were able to mobilize a large number of supporters in last week’s primary. "A lot of people helped me, that's what made it work," he said. He said that because "sticker" cam paigns are no longer done for write-ins because of computerized ballets, he took a sample election ballot, made copies and distributed them to everyone he Brad Carpenter knew, showing them how they could vote for him. He also placed advertisements or. two consecutive weeks in the Re­ minder. The strategy proved successful, and Carpenter acknowledged that a big part was played by Carlton Township resi­ dents' dissatisfaction with the way things had been going, particularly with classi­ fications of local property assessments. "This township made a statement," he said about the election results. "A lot of people were distressed about their classi­ fications from agricultural to residential (which made their properties and taxes more expensive). "A key issue was that the people wanted to be heard." he added. "They felt like they weren't being listened to." Carpenter had never before run for po­ litical office. He had been involved in public life serving on the board for the Shorthorn Association and the Trade Show Committee for the Michigan Beef Expo. A self-employed plumber, he has been involved with Career Day activities at Lakewood High School and has worked with the building trades program at both Lakewood and Hastings high schools. At first. Carpenter wasn't considering running for the office because he thought someone else would do it after many neighbors began discussions about prop­ erty classifications. When he learned the other person didn't file, it was loo late to get on the ballot, so he had to conduct a write-in campaign. "After the election was over, every­ body said. Do you have any idea what you did?' And I said no. And they said, 'You don't do that as a write-in. "I’ve been fussed over a little bit be­ cause of it. It's kind of a historical thing. It doesn't happen very often. It’s over­ whelming." Carpenter officially will take office Nov. 20. Meanwhile, Kaiser will con­ tinue until then as supervisor, but he has resigned as assessor. The Carlton Town­ ship Board voted Monday night to hire Woodland Township Supervisor Doug MacKenzie to do the assessing. ‘Concerned citizens’ seek Rutland Twp. zoning vote by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer An effort to block a controversial re­ zoning decision by the Rutland Charter Township Board Monday is being launched in the form of a November bal­ lot referendum, according to a flyer cir­ culated to (ownship citizens Tuesday. A group calling itself the "Concerned Citizens Committee of Rutland Charter township." whhtfihctudes narrowly de­ feated primary election trustee candidate Sandra Freese, waits the citizens to de­ cide whether 10 acres of land owned by Bob McKay on South M-43 should be rezoned to allow for the parcel to be di­ vided into 2.3-acre lots or remain as is. Freese could not be reached for com­ ment Wednesday prior to an evening Planning Commission workshop where commissioners planned to discuss pro­ posed changes in lot size requirements and a possible open space ordinance. Citizens were encouraged by the flyer to attend the meeting to "voice your opinions. Tell them what you want for PRINCIPALS, cont. The family also now is closer to their church. Mars Hill Bible Church in Grandville. But Warren said he certainly will miss Hastings. "I can understand why Hastings is one of the lop 100 small towns in America," he said, "the way my family and I have been treated here. I will miss everyone. "Working with the students here has been the most satisfying part of my job. Seeing high school students who came from Southeastern and come back here to work at student aides in our class­ rooms has been truly rewarding. I've even had students who now arc parents of Southeastern students.” Warren earned his bachelor's degree from Olivet College in 1974, received his master's degree from the University of Michigan a year later, earned his edu­ cational specialist's degree in 1982 from Michigan State University and received a PhD in 1990 from MSU. PAY INCREASE, cont. If the OCC's recommendations are not rejected by the Barry County Board of Commissioners this fall, they will be ef­ fective at the start of the next year. Members of the OCC are Chairman Gordon Fuhr. Kinney, Essling, Ezinga, Russell Soimes and Lori McPhillips. Gordon Sheldon has resigned the remain­ ing of the seven scats. There had been a proposal in the last year to eliminate the Officers Compensa­ tion Commission, just like the City of Hastings has done because of its new charter, and have the County Board set all salaries instead. That idea also did not have enough support. Barry County Administrator Michael Brown s salary is not determined by the OCC. rather it is set by the County Board. He received a 32 percent pay in­ crease in April 1999 from S57.OOO to $75,100 and this year is making $78,700. His pay next year uill be $82,300 in the third year of his current contract. your township in the future." The Rutland Charter Township Board put its unanimous stamp of approval on McKay’s request to rczone the 10 acres from agricultural to R-E rural estates in spite of a recommendation by a majority of the Planning and Zoning Commission to keep the agricultural zone intact. Zoning Board Chairman Larry Hay-, wood, however, voted in favor of the rezoning request. . Zoning Commissioner and Township Trustee Marlin Walters twice voted against the rczoning, but said he voted in favor of the change at the special town­ ship meeting Monday because "I could sec that it was going to pass." A "letter of intent" will be presented to the township today (Aug. 17), according to the flyer, which "automatically puts a hold on this (McKay’s) request until it has been voted on by the residents of this township.” The flyer claims the citizens* group is opposed to the rezoning because the move will encourage commercial and housing developments. "Since this date, there has been com­ mercial businesses pop up in this same area even though this is still zoned 'agri­ cultural,'" the flyer slates. "There are also rumors that a manufactured home park may go into this area. Do we want our entire township consumed by de\el­ opers and built up into subdivisions and commercial businesses?" According to the flyer, the township's master planner, Ken Dettloff, has rec­ ommended that the zoning ordinance be changed to allow the agricultural zone to be sold in parcel and lot sizes of one to 2.3 acres. The flyer slates that after the letter of intent is filed, petitions will be circu­ lated to prompt the ballot request. "Sign it if you want to help keep our community a countryside and not a bunch of houses." the flyer states. "We have been told that certain individuals at the township have already given ap­ proval for McKay to sell this property as requested. This is not legal... (because) this property cannot be legally sold in parcels less than 10 acres at this time." "In my mind, it's frivolous." said Hay­ wood of the referendum effort. "It's going to be a big expense to the taxpayers over a personal vendetta between two peo­ ple." Haywood was referring to township res­ ident Robbin Nichols, who is presumed to be leading the opposition to McKay's efforts. "They're dragging the people of the township into it at a big expense." said Haywood, who is in favor of making changes to the zoning ordinance to allow farmers to soil smaller parcels. "This is something I’ve been pressing for for a couple of years. Il's consistent with what the county and other (ownships do and its for all the residents of the township, it has nothing to do with that particular parcel." Haywood explained that sell.ng the farm land tn 10-acre chunks "gobbles up the farm land like crazy," and that when home are built on those parcels no farm land is left. "There's no good reason to retain 10- acre parcel sizes," said Haywood, him­ self a dairy farmer. "Land is our most valuable resource and if people can't live on less than 10 acres, too bad. If you put a house on 10 acres, you end up with seven or eight acres of weeds." The Planning and Zoning Commission voted against McKay's rezoning requests because they're inexperienced. Haygood -— rThey-tent To the ptbBc {Mfesare at the meeting, even though, as chairman, I advised against it," Haywood said. Ballot language for a November refer­ endum would have to be submitted to the county by the end of August, Rutland Township Clerk Robin McKenna said. According to Barry County Planner Jim McManus, state law provides that a direct vole of the people (referendum) be allowed on rezonings and certain other decisions made by governing bodies when citizens arc not happy with the de­ cisions. A set percentage of valid signatures of registered voters of the municipality must be obtained in order for a referen­ dum to be put on the ballot, he said. Nichols previously refused to comment on whether such a referendum was being sought, saying "What I do is my busi­ ness. She could not be reached for comment Wednesday. Getting the acreage rezoned to rural estates will allow McKay to split 9.2 acres into 2.3-acre parcels, which he plans to sell, he said. If the land remains zoned agriculture, a minimum of 10 acres is required per parcel unless the land is platted. If the land is platted, which McKay would have the option of doing, McKenna said, then the minimum parcel size require­ ment would drop to one acre. McKay has said he is concerned that some citizens of Rutland do not under­ stand exactly what his intentions are with the rczoning. Many rumors are fly­ ing around that arc "untrue," he has said. He said that during previous debate over the rczoning at the June township board meeting, he was accused of telling prospective buyers of the 2.3-acre parcels that they will have access to Podunk Lake. The property he wants to rezone lies north of Podunk Lake. That rumor is "a lie — an out and out fabrication," he said. He maintained that he never said such a thing to anyone and doesn't even know if Podunk Lake has a public access. Other rumors he has heard that are un­ true. he said, include: • Being accused of wanting to pul a trailer park on the property. • Being accused of wanting to "do a massive development here." • Being accused of cutting down trees on his property to make way for such a development. • Being accused of attempting illegal "spot zoning.” McKay said he has "no intentions of developing any more land whatsoever — my goal is to preserve it. My intentions arc to leave as much as possible" of the land he owns in its natural state. He said with the new zoning designa­ tion, those who purchase the property See ZONING VOTE, continued page 3 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August IT. 2000 - Page 3 Relay for Life again a success by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The American Cancer Society's annual Relay for Life last weekend in Hastings was a success in just about every way to measure it. One way to measure success is to fo­ cus on the amount of money raised - so far $45,551. Perhaps another gauge is the number of teams participating. 15 this year. Selected the 'Most Spirited* team was the Hair Care Center. This team raised the most money, $4762.28, and included Donna Long, who was the individual raising the most, collecting $1,200. The Barry County Employees team re­ ceived recognition for their theme of the "Big Top" for which they received both best decorated booth and best dressed honors. Two men walked the entire 24 hours of the event. Dave Yoder and Mike Shellenbarger suffered through a cool, damp night, a bright, hat day and a surface that became progressively hotter as the sun went higher in the sky. But perhaps the best way to measure success of the Relay for Life was to read the names of those being remembered on the 1,345 luminaries which lined the track. But, it is in the hope which the Cancer Society brings to individuals which keeps the relay a success for each person, family and team participating. Some Individuals rode and others walked, but all did their share to support the cause and their loved ones. Hair painting was a popular activity for those that gathered for the local Relay for Life in Hastings. Photos by Jim Jensen and Patricia Johns A strong gathering surround the St. Rose tent last Friday before the opening ceremonies. Skydive Hastings made a special fly-in Friday to help kick off the Barry County Relay for Life which raised money for the American Cancer Society. ZONING VOTE... continued from page 2 Individuals by the Hastings Mutual Insurance tent prepare the luminaries for the Barry County Relay for Life festivities. The goal of the Relay for Life was to raise money ($45,551 so far this year which is about $5,000 more than in 1999) and to celebrate hope. Learn ‘n’ Play to close Sept. 1 by Rebecca Lukasiewicz Staff Writer The Learn ’N' Play Child Care Center, located on North Broadway in Hastings, will be closing Sept. 1. Lance and Colleen Bilger have been owners of the facility for three years. The Bilgers took over the facility in 1997 when Pennock Hospital, long-time owner and operator of Learn 'N' Play, announced it was terminating its operation of the center. Bilger said that it was not within her power to keep the day care center open. "I cannot run it any longer. The owner of the buildings, [Hazel Brown] wants to sell them and there isn't really any place to relocate. The day care docs not have enough money to buy the buildings.” Three people have attempted to acquire loans to purchase the building that Learn 'N' Play currently leases at 2049 North Broadway. Bilger said. The day care does not generate enough profit to qualify for the size of the loan that is needed, she explained. Learn N' Play serves about ten families. Children between the ages of six weeks and 10 years were welcome at the center. "We have a pre-school program and an after-school program. Children learned their ABC's and to count and interacted with the farm animals we had.” Bilger said. Children also were served meals and snacks at the facility. Carol Duke, head of the Parent Development Committee for Learn 'N' Play, said. "We had a couple of parents' meetings to figure out what our options were." Among the options discussed, she said, were a co-operative purchase of the property by the parents, allocating funds from area businesses who employ working parents or having the woman in charge of ABC Kids in Middleville purchase the facility. "The woman from ABC Kids in Middleville fell through about a week and a half ago," Duke said. Bilger said that the revenue generated by the facility is too low for a loan to be approved. She said that almost 75% of the profits of the business go to expenses, and three people had attempted to get loans through various lenders and were turned down. Learn 'N' Play ha‘ helped patrons find new day care for their children. "They are. all pretty much set," she said. "We tried to organize ourselves to buy [the property] and it fell through, so we started looking for places to put the kids." Duke said, "Some people have found in-home care. There aren't any other centers in Hastings or Middleville except for ABC Kids. I’m very sorry and disappointed to see it close. There is a need for a care facility in this area." will only be able to put one house on each parcel. Since he is only selling four parcels of property, he said, the maxi­ mum amount of development that will take place will be the building of four homes. That amount is less than what would have been built had McKay not purchased a total of 114 acres of property adjacent to 95 acres he owns. McKay made the purchase last De­ cember, he said, when some 324 acres belonging to dairy fanner Marvin Smith were auctioned off. The property was zoned agriculture, and parcels sold al the auction were required to be a minimum of 10 acres. McKay said he bought seven parcels, one of which had a house and outbuildings on it, ind has since sold the 10-acre parcel that had the house on it If separate individuals had purchased the other six parcels, he said, a minimum of six houses would have gone up. Had a bona fide developer purchased the property, he said, that person might have chosen the option of platting the property and selling it off in one-acre lots or applying for approval to put "site con­ dominiums" on each of the parcels. McKay did not wish to have the land * developed, he said, so he bought as much as possible with the intention of preserving the land. He wants to sell the 2.3-acre parcels to recoup some of the fi­ nancial expense of purchasing the prop­ erty, he said. By selling the 2.3-acre lots, he will make it possible financially for him to "hang on to" the rest of the land, he said, and save it from being devel­ oped. What he wants to do, he said, is split off the front 325 feet of four of the parcels he owns that have frontage on M­ 43 and sell those lots. This will allow him to preserve the back 995 feet of each lot. McKay said wetlands are lo­ cated on the back portion of some of those lots. He wants to preserve those wetlands for wildlife habitat. McKay is also a tree farmer, he said, and has already planted over 2,000 trees on the property he purchased. He explained that the tree cutting on his property being questioned by people didn't have anything to do with clearing the property for development. He said that managing his woodlots requires him to thin out some of his trees to allow those remaining to grow larger and stronger and allow understory growth (a healthy understory provides habitat and food for wildlife). Rutland Charter Township Supervisor Robert Edwards and Haywood said there has been no commercial development in the area, as the flyer stated. State Commander will be Legion guest Local Post Commander George Ulrich has receive confirmation that Sate Com­ mander Kenneth Dittenber of St. Charles, Mich., will be the guest of Hastings Ameri­ can Legion Post No. 45 at the 55th annual ‘•Commanders Steak Fry” Tuesday, Sept. 12. Following dinner. Commander Dittenber will install the newly elected Post 45 Com­ mander, John Barnett, as well as the other post officers. The public is invited to attend the “Steak Fry" as weil as the installation. John Barnett was a delegate to the recent 82nd American Legion State Convention in Lansing. Social Hour will be 6 p.m. dinner at 7 p.m., with the installation to follow. Please call 945-4973 for dinner reserva­ tion. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 17. 2000 l€TT€RS from Our Readers The ‘gay class’ at the U of M: an explanation Over the past few months, much attention has been drawn to a course that will be offered this fall at the University of Michi­ gan titled “How to Be Gay.’’ This fact that this class is being offered has caused great concern among many citi­ zens of this state who take great offense at their tax dollars funding such a class. The issue has even created a stir on the cam­ paign trail. I recently met an individual who announced his candidacy for the university Board of Regents based on this issue alone. This controversy has also sparked letters to local newspaper editors. One particular letter chastised the Legislature for failing to punish the university by reducing their funding by $35.7 million if the university did not cancel this class. Another letter, written by the professor of the course, attempted to rationalize the need for such a class. I personally disagree with both let­ ters. I was made aware of this issue in the spring dur.ng the budget process when an amendment was proposed on the Higher Education Budget to cut funding to the Uni­ versity of Michigan if certain conditions were not met. This penalty would be lifted and funding returned to the university if they accepted “an incentive ’agreement not to use taxpay­ er dollars to violate broadly accepted social mores’ grant.” Furthermore, it was implied that the university would cancel this and other classes that failed to meet criteria established in the proposal. This included discontinuing courses where there might be “a reasonable expectation that a majority of citizens would object to the use of taxpayer dollars for the course." This amendment was an attempt by the Women need the right to choose By Terry Geiger State Representative for tne 88th District LANSING UPDATE Legislature to coerce the university to drop the class. Although I opposed this amend­ ment, my vote should not be interpreted as support for this form of education. Legislative intrusion on the authority of other duly elected bodies in dangerous. In 1995, the Legislature rewrote the Michigan school code to repeal prior, legislative attempts to implement mandatory core cur­ riculums to all public K-12 schools in the state. This was also perceived as an intru­ sive action by the state Legislature to dic­ tate to local school boards what curriculum could be offered in their districts. 1 supported these revisions because it is wrong to interfere with the authority of local school boards. The University of Michigan Board of Regents has been charged with that same authority by the state constitution. In a letter I sent to Dr. Bollinger, presi­ dent of the university. I expressed my con­ cern for this class. In part, I said: “My reasons for opposing this amend­ ment were in recognition of the autonomy of our state university system as prescribed in the Michigan Constitution. This autono­ my is granted to protect our higher educa­ tional institutions, and the governing bodies charged with the operation and manage­ ment thereof, from prescriptive intrusions on the integrity of the free flow of ideas that arc essential to the education of our young people. With this autonomy, though, comes the responsibility to make appropriate deci­ sions. I believe that the University adminis­ tration and the Board of Regents failed in this responsibility to the taxpayers of the state when approving the above-mentioned course." It has been and will continue to be my Know Your LEGISLATORS: U.S. Senate Spencer Abrehem, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 2Q510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. HastingsBaNNER belief that this obligation and responsibility of university and curricular management rests squarely on the shoulders of the uni­ versity president and trustees. During my time in office, I have support­ ed pro-life and pro-family values. I have also worked to protect individual freedom and fought to make personal responsibility a necessity. I have always done what I believed to be right for our state and for our future. My voting record clearly shows that I have not supported this lifestyle as main­ stream in the State of Michigan. In 1996. I supported Senate Bill V37. which prohibit­ ed samc-scx unions and House Bill 5662, which 1 co-authored, to not recognize same­ sex marriages performed in other states. There is clearly a danger in allowing the Legislature to usurp the authority granted by our constitution and control every aspect of our lives. It is important for everyone to understand that as a virtue of my office, I am sworn to support and uphold the consti­ tution of this state without fail. While this was a difficult decision, it is the only deci­ sion 1 could make. I strongly believe this case demonstrates the vital need for voters to pay close atten­ tion to candidates at all levels of govern­ ment. Whether it is a race for city council, state legislator or the governing board at a university, voters should be aware on Nov. 7. Regarding the letter from Russ Sarver expounding his theology on faith, he quotes the Bible as saying, “No one is saved by their own good works." Why is he knocking good works? I believe it was St. Paul who said, “Man is not saved by faith alone. I think it is quite clear that God created us to know Him, love Him and serve Him and to be happy with Him in heaven." God put us on this earth to have faith hope, charity (or love). If we fallow his commandments anddohis will weedn get to heaven. Saying “I am saved" accounts for little if you do not live a good life That is The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but (here are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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PUBLIC OPINION: • 1EWSROOM • Ruth Zachary Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County S27 per year tn ad|O<ning counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to. PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 abortion, but when it comes to parents being able to choose the best school for their kids? No way. They espouse the “evil" of Americans owning guns, but they surround themselves with armed body guards, while slowly eroding our personal freedoms and choices. Gore and Lcibcrman call Bush and Cheney the “Old Guard," but in reality it is they who have a combined 60 years as politicians while G.W. and Dick Cheney have both held jobs in the private sector running a business like people in the real world. No wonder there is so much cynicism among the American people when it comes to politicians! Clinton/Gore have used their eight years to bash American business (i.e. Microsoft, tobacco, pharmacuticals, insur­ ance companies). These are companies that employ millions of Americans and have contributed to our strong economy, not any “policies” of this administration. Their foreign policy consists of empty threats and bribes (Clinton offered Arafat $30 billion of our tax dollars at the most recent peace talks) just so Bill Clinton can have a legacy and the Nobel Peace Prize. I agree with Mr. Cheney, “It is time for them to go..." Maureen Dudley, Dowling Hastings has been wonderful I am writing this letter to the students, staff, parents and friends of Southeastern Elementary School. I have accepted the position of principal of Kettle Lake Ele­ mentary School in the Caledonia communi­ ty Schools. I appreciate everyone for their support over the last 16 years. I also am grateful to the members of the Hastings Banner and Reminder staffs for their support of South­ eastern School projects over the years. 1 will miss everyone associated with Southeastern. However, it is time for a change in my life. My family and 1 will eventually be closer to the church we have been attending, doser to our oldest chil­ dren, and closer to the Grand Rapids branch of Western Michigan University where I have been teaching part-time college class­ es. Again, 1 am grateful for the many pleas­ ant memories I will take with me and may God continue to bless all of you! Chris Warren, Hastings VP choice important? A M AH David T Young Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) SheMy Suisef Helen Mudry Patncta Johns Mary McDonough James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson hypocrisy and presumption on God^ will. Many people lived good lives for a time, but fell into sin. You can lose your soul in the last moments of your life. No one can put themselves in the place of God, but since he is a just God. you can bet he rewards us for good works. I counted roughly eight quotes from the Bible in Sarver’s letter. I too believe the Bible is the best source for information on the past, but I am wcaiy of people who randomly pick quotes from the Bible to prove their own opinions and theology’. James P. Maurer.' Jackson Write Us A letter: Frederic Jacobs VcePresident Stephen Jacobs Secretary Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a m to 5 30 p m Saturday 8 30 a m • Noon I love watching the Democrats dance around their hypocrisy pole. They nominate Joe Lcibcrman who denounces Hollywood morals and then he rides out with Al Gore to schmooze with the “Rich and Powerful" Hollywood elitists. Yes. folks, the democrats also run the rich and powerful and take their money and look the other way. They attack G.W. Bush for invoking the name of Jesus and question how much “religion” will be present in the Oval Office. Then their VP. candidate uses the world “God" 13 times in 90 seconds and they gush about his religious beliefs. They didn’t mind sex with an intern in the Oval Office, but a Republican who believes in God? No way. They love “choice" when it comes to Dear editor: Published by . .Hastings Banner. Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics inc 1351 N. M-43 Highway Hastngs, Ml 49058 0602 (616) 945 9554 • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • after the first breath of life. I repeat that until then a fetus is a nonliving entity. I am for abortion. Why? Many reasons, beginning w ith freedom of choice. You have to experience, instead of judge only, what another experiences in needs, wants and suffering. Some of which I’m aware of in others, in their need for an abor­ tion. A saying we all need to realize in our­ selves as well as others “Ignorance is man’s worst enemy." In this instance I want to give praise to the U.S. Supreme Court majority that law­ fully agrees that a woman is free to have an abortion, the right to choose! Justine McLean Hastings It’s time for Clinton, Gore to go To the editor: Faith must be suppported by good works Dear editor: Llevoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 John Jacobs Presrdent Joyce Ryan Treasurer To the editor: To be alive is to breathe the breath of life. When docs the first breath of life begin? Life begins the very moment of birth Until birth a fetus in the mother's body is a nonliving entity. The new born at birth inhales, exhales air. oxygen, it’s lungs expand. It breathes its first breath of life. The fetus grew from a single cell into a fully developed body. Before birth is heard the heart beat as it pumps blood into the arteries and kicking felt by the mother; it’s the kicking of fetus due to position the fetus happens to be in. Abortion is not murder. The Catholic church leads in telling people abortion is the taking of life of an unborn child. Life doesn’t begin until right after birth. Right Al Gore has selected Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman and George W. Bush has named Dick Cheney as running mates. How much of a role docs the vice presidential selections play in your voting decision? Jamie Basye, Woodland: Jan Berry, Dutton: Zak Livermore, Freeport: Lila Helrigel, Nashville Randy Hilmer, Ionia: Margie Covey, Middleville: "The vice presidential selection is very important to me when I make my voting decision.." "No. the vice presidential choice doesn't influence my decision on who to elect for president." "No. not much. I look for the character." * "Not very much. 1 decide by listening to them, how they talk, how they run things before they run." "It doesn't really matter who they pick as vice president.' "I think it plays a part, but not a significant one untess the presittent has something happen io him. The vice president docs not seem to have a major role. The president usually makes the major decisions." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 1?. 2000 - Page 5 Financial FOCUS Furnished By...MARK D. CHfttST€NS€N of Edward Jones and Co. • What should you do with “after tax” 401(k) distributions? Architect Denis H. Johnson explains Reenders Associates' plan for a senior citizen housing complex in Hastings to the Hastings City Council while contractor Tad Bosch looks on. They were one ol two companies asking tor tax abatements for govemn«nt subsidized projects. Low income housing tax breaks examined by Hastings council by Shelly Suber Staff Writer Two developers requesting Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) programs for low and moderate income housing projects were closely scrutinized when they ap­ peared before the Hastings City Council Monday. Tim Hovey, of Hovey and Associates in DeWitt, told the council he cannot build his project on the east end of a proposed extension of East North Street without the local PILOT (tax break) re­ quired to qualify for the Michigan State Housing Development Authority "Home Team Advantage" program he plans to use. "That’s.why ii'x imperative we get the tax abatedaonC wA Jfsysy. "This is the way togo to get moderate income hous­ ing" If granted the PILOT, Hovey plans to build Pinehurst Apartments consisting of two, two-story 16-unit, apartment build­ ings. A separate project adjacent to those buildings will consist of a one-story, 26unit senior citizen apartment building not included in the tax abatement request Rents, he said, would be set at no more than 30 percent of the tenants' in­ comes, which could mean some one-bed­ room units could be rented for as low as $200 per month. In the senior citizen building, residents could pay $500 to $600 per month for rent, he said. Hovey claims that the $143,000 the city would lose in taxes on the project over the next 35 years would be made up by contractors footing the bill to extend North Street to accommodate the com­ plex. "We need the multi-family units to be able to go through with the senior citizen building," Hovey said. "We'll take what we make on the family units as equity in the senior housing." When quizzed about how much the tax abatement would save tenants per month as opposed to paying full market price for rent, Hovey guessed the savings would amount to $10 to $20 per month. He added that a market study showed a need for low and moderate income, multi-family housing in Hastings. But according to a report by City As­ sessor Judy Meyers, a survey of 338 units in 12 Hastings apartment complexes, six of which are subsidized, revealed that waiting lists for vacancies hover around 15 people per month. One exception was Hidden Valley Apartments, .which has 50 people per month on the waiting list, she said. "Most are considerably low rents at $310 to $505 for a one bedroom apart­ ment at Hastings Meadows and they try to stay within 30 percent of income," she said. Homes containing apartments were not surveyed, but Meyers guessed if those apartment units were included, Hastings contains around 800 total apartments, she said. "Its up to you to decide whether we need additional subsidy housing," said Meyers. City Manager Jeff Mansfield agreed, saying "we need to determine whether there is a lack of housing in a certain rent range." Economic Development Director Joe Rahn pointed out that "as you increase jobs, ydu have to address reasonable housing for the workers." "You are building your apartments for your corporation to make money and if you don't have to pay taxes, you make more money, right?" Councilman Don Spencer asked Hovey. "We are not a non-profit business,'* replied Hovey. Councilman Joe Bleam noted that the council would be changing the housing market on existing landlords who have been competing for the same, low-in­ come market "if we give a tax abate­ ment to the businesses that hop into town." He added that "we'd be giving you the competitive edge, you’d have the pick of the litter, you can turn away as many as you like." But Hovey insisted that Hastings has a demand for housing. "I'm here and willing to meet that need," he said. "We did a market study and called the Chamber of Commerce and got a listing of existing complexes and asked them their rents. If there arc more, I’m not aware of it. The ones I polled show zero vacancies." Hovey said threc-bedroom apartments are especially scarce in Hastings. Councilman Dave Jasperse pointed out that waiting lists of 15 do not reflect a need for more low and moderate income housing in Hastings, he said. "There's no other program the govern­ ment has?" asked Spencer. "If you were to pick another program, the rents would be a lot higher," said Hovey. "You are still going to need a tax abatement. I looked at all the options and if I could do it a different way, I would." "Why did you pick Hastings?" Spencer asked. Hovey explained his market analysis showed a need and a conversation with* Hastings North Apartments owners also revealed a need for more units. "The problem with that is, your re­ search really sucks, do you agree?" Spencer said. "That's probably true," said Hovey. "Does your pamphlet you handed out suck as well?" Spencer asked. "You came up with 330 units. Our staff came up with 800. You are looking at 20 per­ cent of what we've got." "! have total confidence there is a de­ mand for this type of housing," said Hovey. "We’ll get you a market study that doesn't suck.” Also at the meeting Monday were Tad Bosch, Shirley Woodruff and Denis H. Johnson of Reenders Inc. of Grand Haven, which is already well into its plans to build a complex called Wood­ lawn Meadows, consisting of eight build­ ings on the north end of East Street Reenders has also presented a proposal for a PILOT program for its low to mod­ erate income housing project, which also includes senior citizen housing, assisted living, a special project for Alzheimer's care and condominiums. "We specialize in senior housing, both MSHDA and assisted living for seniors who can't live independently any longer." said Bosch. "The entire campus is limited to seniors." Reenders said its market study re­ vealed that Hastings has a high percent­ age of seniors and a high percentage are lower income citizens. "We plan to include a significant number of low rents and that's how we came up with the HomeTeam Advantage plan and the PILOT has to be granted," said Bosch. "The stale requires it" Bosch said if the city does not grant the PILOT tax abatement, "it's possible we won't go through with the project or we might build fewer units at higher rales." Although Reedners had built an identi­ cal project in Holland, in partnership with Leisure Living, that project was not subsidized. "Why are you asking for it here?" asked Spencer. "Every market is different," said Bosch. "Leisure Living has no experi­ ence with affordable housing and we felt $1,200 rents is a little rich. So we took a step back tc see if there is an affordable need we could address." Mayor Frank Campbell agreed with the need for senior housing, but added "why do we have to throw in the family housing?" "Not everyone can afford rents at $1,000 to $2,000 a month," said Woodruff. No action was taken by the council on the PILOT requests. "If the city wishes to pursue provision of PILOT programs," said Mansfield, "the council will need to adopt an ordi­ nance to facilitate each project utilizing PILOT payments." He added that "we will be prepared to draft a model ordinance to be more specifically tailored to each individual development at a later date." A 401(k) plan is great — but you have to be careful when it’s time to withdraw the money. Of course, how much you have available to take out depends on how much you’ve put in over the years. It'i generally a smart move to contribute the maximum amount possible to your 401 (k). For one thing, your money grows on a tax-deferred basis, which means it will accumulate faster than if it were placed in a similar-yielding investment cn which you paid taxes every year. And, if you’re lucky, your employer will match a percentage of the money you invest. Furthermore, most of your contributions are likely made with pretax dollars — and these pretax contributions will lower your annual taxable income. Now, let’s fast-forward to the day when you leave your current employer. What should you do with your 401 (k)? If you’ve accepted another job, you may be able to roll the money over to your new employer’s 401(k) or to an IRA. If you’re retiring, you also can roll your 401(k) funds over to an IRA. But here’s die “catch": You can roll over only your pretax contributions to the IRA. If you’ve made any after-tax contributions, as many people do, this money cannot be rolled over, and you’ll have to take it as a cash distribution. When you accept this distribution, you’ll have two key issues to consider. First, there are the taxes. You’ve already paid taxes on your original contributions, so you don’t have to worry about that. But these contri­ butions generated earnings, which have been tax-deferred — until now. You may want to consider rolling those earnings into an IRA to avu«d the taxes and possible penalty. i • ■ The second after-ux distribution issue is quite basic: What will you do with the money? If you're going to use the funds as a source of current income, here are two possibilities: * Set up a systematic withdrawal plan from a mutual fund — You may want to put your after-tax distribution money into a mutual fund, then withdraw a fixed percent­ age — such as 5 percent or 6 percent — each year. By choosing a fund that has the potential to cam a higher return than the withdrawal rate, you can protect your prin­ cipal. A good growth-and-incomc fund may be an option. This type of fund carries less investment risk than a straight growth fund, but still offers the potential for a competi­ tive return. • Purchase an annuity and immediately “annuitize’’ the money — You could use your after-tax distribution to purchase an annuity contract from a life insurance com­ pany. You can then annuitize the contract, which simply means converting it into an income stream for the remainder of your life, or your life and that of your surviving spouse. However, if you choose this route, you will eventually consume your principal, so there won’t be any money left for your heirs. Make sure to weigh your options careful­ ly — large 401(k) distributions Jon’t pop up every day. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T SBC Communications AnheuserBusch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Fin? Tai Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mfg. IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kmart Kellogg's Company McDonald's Sears Simpson Industries Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pharmacia & Upjohn Wal-Mart Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 95 OLDS 88 3800 V-6, FULL POWER. ONLY 83,000 MILES, ONLY... 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The ordinance also requires that own­ ers and operators of trailways ensure that the users comply with the new law and that the owners can be held indepen­ dently responsible for any violations. And. any governmental entity, person, corporation, firm, etc. caught violating the ordinance can be punished with a minimum civil fine of $75 for the first of­ fense. $150 for the second offense. $325 for the third offense and $500 for the fourth offense, all over a three-year pe­ riod. "In my view, it's time to sit down with other interested municipalities and to work out common areas of concern and opportunity instead of dispatching ordi­ nances, attorneys and lawsuits," said Vilmont to the board Aug. 9 prior to the vote in which only Clerk Robin McKenna dissented. He suggested that "it indeed there is a trailway problem, Rutland should meet with Middleville. Thornapple Township and Irving Township, to develop and jointly support a common, consistent or­ dinance. "Its presumptuous and inflammatory and not in the spirit of cooperation for Rutland Township government to dictate actions to other municipalities." he told the board. The Village of Middleville and the Rutland Township Board had a joint meeting on the matter last year, when board members were presented with a set of rules adopted by Middleville Vil­ lage Council some time ago. Middleville's rules and management plan reportedly covers many of the same issues of concern voiced by Rutland Township officials. Though that meeting ended with the ordinance in limbo, Edwards said he re­ cently sent a letter to Middleville offi­ cials, requesting input on the latest in­ tent to adopt. ...at the church ofyour choice * Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-302! church phone QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m . Worship Ham. PO Box Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m., Sunday 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6*00 pm; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m , Sunday Masses 8:30 am and 11 00 am . Confession Saturday 3'30-4 15 p m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m . classes for all ages Morning Worship 10: 45 un. Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 7 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study • No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml U lei field 49058 Pastor ifclhL, terPBonc 367-4061 vices: Sunday, 11 00 a^n^qqday School, 10 a.m. for all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formeriy the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd.. I mile cast of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus, 945­ 9224. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m Bible Classes - for all ages; 10 40 M-79 West COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling. Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 45 am Traditional. 10:15 am Sun­ day School; 11.15am. Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided. Junior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8 30 a m . 9 55 a m and 11 20 a.m Tuesday prayer and share tunc 10:00 a.m . Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery and children^ activities thru the 4th grade available for all services Bring the whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pwltx Church phone 945h,«r>. WrJ Thur. J; a m to 12 noon Sunday Morning* a m Morning Worship. Sun 5-7 p.m Youth Fellowship (Gr 6-12); Sun evening service as announced in weekly bulletin 6 p.m.. Wed. 6­ 8 p.m. Warnors (Gr. K-5lh), (War­ riors will begin in September (Serving evening meal to Warriors at 6 pm ). Wed 7 pm. - Prayer Mtg (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW & Evening Bible Study. Thursday. 2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Hide Anglican Communion ”315 W Center St (comer of S Broad­ way and W Center St) Church Office (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F William Voetbcrg, Di lector of Mustc. Sunday Worship Ser­ vices - 8 a.m and 10 a.m. Sunday 10 a.m Nursery Avail­ able at 10 a m Vacation Bible School. Aug 7-10 from 6-8 p m School - CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services. 9.45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a.m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p m evening Service. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand St, Hastings, Pastor David Burgett. Q48-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sunday Morning Worship Ham. Sunday Evening Service 6pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9.30 a m Morning Prayer. 10 30 a m Holy Communion Evening Prayer 6 00 p.m For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T. Hustwick 948-9604 Rev Deacon David S Mohrhardi 517-627-9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services Affiliated with the Independen: Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 209 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Currie, Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr Adult Min­ istries 9 30 a.m Sunday School for all ages. 10:45 im. Morning Worship Service, 6 00 p.m. Evening Service. 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6.30 p.m . Awana. Sr and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOFS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY’ CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service Nurserv children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd. 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Stale Rd and Bollwood St.. Rev Daniel Gravbill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday 9 45 a m Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. 6 00 p.m Evening celebration for all. Wcdneviay. 6:30 p.m.. Kid s Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday, 9 00 a m.. Senior Adult Bible Study. For fur­ ther information call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St. Hastings. Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. Aug 20 8 00 & 10:00 a m Worship; No Sunday School (summer). A AL meeting after 2nd service. Thursday. Aug. 17 -7:00 p.m • Inquir­ ers. Saturday, Aug 19 High School Youth Go-cart Outing; 8:00 p m. NA Monday. Aug 21 - 7:00 p.m. Inquirers. Tuesday. Aug. 22 7:30 Over Anon Wednesday. Aug 23 7 Q0 Worship. Youth Com mittce Meeting..- HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W. Coe. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education. Rochelle Kreykes, Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone: (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a.m Office hours are Mon­ day through Thursday from 9:00 a.m to 12 00 p.m and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. during the summer. SUNDAY SCHEDULE 9.30 a m. Worship. Jr Church. 10:30 a.m Coffee. 10.30 a.m Radio Broad­ cast. On Sept I Oth we will resume our regular worship schedule, but in addition, we will be offering an Alternative Worship Schedule This service is intended specifi­ cally for youth and young adults, and the young at bean This is a less formal service, h will include a variety of music other than tradi­ tional hymns We will also be of­ fering a new Young Adult SundaySchool Class Our schedule will look like this. 8 30 a m . Alterna­ tive Worship Service. 9.30 a m. Sunday School for all ages. 10:30 a m . Coffee Fellowship; 11:00 am. Traditional Worship Service FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 ( 616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Thursday. Aug. 10 - 6 45 p.m Praise Team rehearsal Sunday. Aug. 20 - 9 00 a.m Traditional Worship Service; 9 20 Children’s Worship. 10 00 a m “Coffee Hour" in the Dining Room. 10.30 am Contemporary Worship Service The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 10:30 Service is broad­ cast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery is provided during both Services Children's Worship is available during both Services 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben 11: 00 am. Evening Service at tOO pm. Wednesday Prayer Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m , Church Service 10 30 a m . Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ Bible ’ Oil p.m ings. Junior-Senior High Thornapplc Trail Committee told the board that the Barry County Sheriffs De­ partment is "more than willing" to en­ force the rules adopted by the Village of Middleville. "The sheriffs office has two bikes in Middleville they say they will use to pa­ trol the trail," said Moore. Edwards noted, however, that on other trails, maintenance and upkeep is not always carried through by the owners. "I am supportive of trails," said Ed­ wards. "The concern of the township is, it's not so much about not liking trails, it’s the consideration of the individuals who may be living along the trail that at one time was a railroad right-of-way and they thought they owned it and their land was there and all of a sudden, it be­ comes a trail. And then, they have no protection of their rights at all." He added that "this board is not sitting here and saying we're going to use it ev­ ery time we turn around. It’s not that we're going to run out and fine people immediately." Vilmont said later that the ordinance combines zoning enforcement with a general ordinance. He added that the or­ dinance must be interpreted as a general ordinance because the courts ruled the township could not pass a zoning ordi­ nance to regulate trailways. "The township can put through a gen­ eral ordinance that affects all properties in the township and it can put in effect zoning ordinances that affect all proper­ ties in a zone, but it has to be consis­ tent," he said. "If this is legal and they can enforce it, then they have to enforce it against everyone, and that includes the Michigan Department of Transportation for the bike path along M-37 and the DEQ, which has jurisdiction over the trails in the Barry State Game Area. I don’t sec how they an exempt those - it's a general township ordinance." Vilmont said there is no recourse he can take for slopping the ordinance from taking effect. As a property owner of the trail, the ordinance could cost him thou­ sands of dollars because it requires him to purchase screening and comply with all of the other requirements. "I'm upset with it from the standpoint of a private property owner. I really don't know whnt to do," he said. "I have to knox. where I stand legally and a lot of it depends on what Rutland does with it" /ftea O^itaa’fies Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p m 5-3(T a.m. Sunday School, 10:45 a m. - Morning Worship. 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study Sharing Your Faith - “You Arc Wel­ coming" Church Phmw. 948­ ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Edwards reported last week that he had received a letter from Middleville Vil­ lage President Lon Myers, declining to comment on the proposed ordinance. "The village attorney, the village manager and I have reviewed it and at this time have no comment or input to make on the issue." the letter states, ac­ cording to Edwards. "As we discussed at our meeting last year, the Village of Middleville will continue to work with the property owners adjoining the trail... to resolve any concerns they may have regarding the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail." "In my opinion, board, we have com­ municated." Edwards said. "I don't feel we have not tried to communicate with other units of government." Charles Krammin. who represents the North Country National Scenic Trail, told the board that prohibiting motorized vehicles on the trail would eliminate the use of machinery during regular trimming and maintenance. He added that the ordinance also would eliminate any possibility of future snowmobile or dirt bike trails in the township. And Rick Moore of the Friends of the This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings Paul F. Busson HASTINGS - Paul F. Busson, age 64, of Hastings, died Thursday, August 10, 2000 at his residence. He was bom on May 30, 1936 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Roland and Esther (Gladieux) Busson. Mr. Busson graduated from Olney High School in 1955. He married Ramona F. Newman on February 4, 1966, and they moved to Hastings in 1969 from Toledo, Ohio. Mr. Busson worked for Local Labors Union #355. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, mushrooming, restoring tractors, and fanning. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 255 in Nashville, and Michigan Labors Local 355. Mr. Busson was preceded in death by his father, and step-children, John Scott Miller and Patricia Ann Miller in 1992. He is survived by his wife, Ramona Busson of Hastings: sons, Robert Busson of Toledo, Ohio, Richard Busson of Northwood, Ohio, and Rick Busson of Northwood, Ohio; daughter. Debra (Jeff) Sprow of Toledo, Ohio; a special granddaughter they raised, LecAnn Miller of Hastings; mother, Esther Busson of Toledo, Ohio; step-children, Robert Miller of Florida, and Barbara (Jim) Stringham of Oregon, Ohio; grandchildren, Sabrina Busson, Joseph Busson, Robert Busson, Melissa Busson, Majestic Busson, Scott Stringham, and Tracy Stringham; brothers, Eugene (Marilyn) Busson of Florida. Karl (Diana) Busson of Toledo, Ohio, and Myron (Sharon) Busson of Curtice, Ohio; sisters, Jane Jagely of Northwood, Ohio; Louise (Walter) Ehsam of Curtice, Ohio, and Donna (Victor) LaJiness of Alaska; sister-in-law, Leonarda (Harold) Rapp of North Adams; nieces and nephews. Graveside Services for Paul were held on Monday. August 14, 2000 at Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township. Father Charles H. Fischer officiated. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. VISIT US on the HET with up to the moment information on news items. BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Logon at... www.jadnews.com Gwendolyn A. Pearce Marian Culler BATTLE CREEK - Gwendolyn A. Pearce, age 89, of Battle Creek, died Sunday, August 13, 2000 at Tendercare in Marshall. She was bom on February 25, 1911 in Lansing, the daughter of Frank and Leila PORTAGE - Mrs. Marian Culler, of Portage, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2000 in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Culler was bom on May 16, 1915 in Orangeville Township, the daughter of Edward and Jane Eliza (Richards) Johnson. She was a graduate of Prairieville Schools, enjoyed gardening and collecting antiques. Mrs. Culler was an active member of Southern Heights Christian Reformed Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Wesley Culler on December 24,1999; her parents; a brother, Richard Johnson; and a son-in-law, Victor Jones. Mrs. Culler is survived by a loving daughter, Jane Jones of Kalamazoo; a grandson, Thomas Edward (Christina) Jones of Kalamazoo; a great granddaughter, Rebekah Jones; a niece, Shiriey Hunt; and sctowiI cousin# and friends • ‘ funeral Services for Marian -vere held » onwednesday. August 16, 2000 M the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Dan Sarkipalo officiated. Interment was at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Delton District Library will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. (Rollins) Gaskill. Mrs. Pearce graduated from Hastings High School, and Barry County Normal Teacher’s College. She held a degree from Western Michigan University in elementary education and did graduate studies and Northwestern University. While in High School, she won several awards in debate and oratory, and wrote the lyrics to the school's fight song which is still sung today. Mrs. Pearce taught in country schools near Hastings for many years. She finished her teaching career at St Philip Elementary and retired in 1975 after leaching fourth grade for 14 years. She married Carroll Pearce in 1935, and he preceded her in death in 1975. Mrs. Pearce was a member of the American Association of Retired Persons. She traveled extensively, and was an avid follower of the St. Philip Girls’ Volleyball Team. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sally Jo Langridge in 1974. Mrs. Pearce is survived by a daughter, Dorcy Ann Love of Battle Creek; seven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be private. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Philip Girls' Volleyball Team. Arrangements were made by the Shaw Funeral Home. Morris "Pete" Carey, Jr. ODESSA - Morris "Pete" Carey, Jr., age 73, of Lake Odessa, passed away Thursday evening, August 10, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. •Morris was bom on June 20, 1927 in Woodbury, the son of Morris Sr., and Ethel (Rogers) Carey. Throughout his life, he was known to his family, friends, and co-workers as Morris, Pete, or Junior. Pete retired in 1993 from IMPCO in Lansing after more than 28 years of service as a tool maker. He was very proud of his service to his country during World War II and the Korean Conflict with the Army, Navy, and Coast Guard Pete was a member of the First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa and served as a trustee. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Roger D. Carey; and his step­ children. Dennis and Nancy Winkler and their son, D.J. Pele is survived by Betty, his wife of 23 years; his step-sons. Mike (Jane) Winkler of Hamilton, Roger (Deb) Winkler of Lake Odessa, and Larry (Deb) Winkler of Hastings; seven step-grandchildren; his sisters, Jeanette (Francis) Simon of Lake Odessa, and June (Carl) Sowles of Charlotte; his sister-in-law, Betty J. Carey of Woodland; many other relatives and friends; and his faithful poodles. Muffin and Pumpkin. Funeral Services were held on Monday. August 14, 2000 at the First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa. Please sign the family's Memory Book at www.webobit.com. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. LAKE Charles S. "Chuck" Howard MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Charles S. "Chuck" Howard, age 61, of Middleville, died Tuesday, August 8, 2000 at Spectrum Health - East, Grand Rapids. He was bom on September 22, 1938 in Lansing, the son of Harold and Doloris (Flecker) Howard. Chuck was raised in the Lansing area and attended St. Mary's Catholic School, graduating in 1956. He served in (he United States Air Force from 1956 until I960, three years in Germany. Chuck was married to Shirley M. Fell on July 29, 1983, and she survives. He had lived at their present Gun Lake home for the past 18 years. Chuck was employed at Amcritech for 26 years, retiring in 1995. He was a former member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lansing, member of Hastings Moose Lodge #628, member of Telephone Pioneers of America. Chuck will be missed for his sense of humor, kindness, morality and loyalty to friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a grandson. Jarred Howard. Chuck is also survived by a son, Eric (Michelle) Howard of Hastings; a daughter, Susan Howard of Lansing; step-sons, Jeff Turner of Wayland, and David Turner of Grand Rapids; three grandsons, Devin. Dustyn, and Troy; sisters, Sandra (Dan) Decker of Lansing, and Patricia (Bob) Porter of Bluffton, South Carolina; nephews, Mike (Sharon) Gardner, and Tom (Beth) Gardner; mother-in-law, Julia Fell of Middleville; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Chuck Jones of Middleville; many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral Services for Chuck were held on Saturday, August 12, 2000 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiated. Burial was at the Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charles S. Howard Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 17. 2000 - Page 7 Social /Mews lake OdeMa NEWS Branches to observe 50th anniversary Raymond and Patricia (McVey) Branch will celebrate their 50th anniversary. Ray and Pat were married in Hastings on August 19, 1950. They have three children and eight grandchildren and reside in Clare. Michigan. Wilkes to celebrate 50th anniversary Duane and Marge Wilkes request the honor of your presence at their open house to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, on Aug. 19, 2000 at Hastings Moose Lodge. 128 North Michigan Ave., Hastings, from 2 until 5 p.m. No gifts, please, but cards will be wel­ come. Wilson-Seger to marry Aug. 19 Rebecca R. Wilson and Jason D. Seger arc pleased to announce their engagement. Rebecca is the daughter of Ron Wilson, Roberta Wood and step-daughter of Tim Wood Jason is the son of Russ ScgcJL Deb Me Manus, and step-son of Mike McManus. Rebecca and Jason are both 1999 gradu­ ates of Maple Valley Alternative Education School. The wedding will be Aug. 19. 2000. Monday, Aug. 21. is the date for monthly pickup of brush from strcetsidcs in the vil­ lage The Lake Odessa Depot Museum will be open Saturday. Aug 26. The displays arc yet in place from Depot Day, so this is a second chance to visit and sec the display of items from the Lake Odessa High School building built in 1922. It occupies several square feet of space in the fireplace room with a teacher s desk, blackboard, a pair of doors with names etched in the varnish, kindergarten toys, a bookcase, coat hooks, door numerals and more. There are dozens of school photos as well. The display cases have items from the estate of A. T. and Hildred Davis, including Hildrcds smock worn in the A&P store. Aubreys cavalry boots, photos of him in West Virginia and much more. The displays from the Lake Odessa Produce Company also are on hand. Laurel Garlingcr will be the hostess on the last Saturday of August. There is to be a reception in honor of retiring Bishop Donald On af the United Methodist Church whose territory has been the entire state of Michigan. The reception is to be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Lansing Trinity Church on St. Joe Highway at Canal Road. On Sunday. Central United Methodist Church is having a fun day with church ser­ vices at the usual time followed by games, a noon meal with grilled items provided, and games billed as “Wet and Wild” in the afternoon. People arc advised to dress suit­ ably for the wet games Nineteen from the church attended the Lugnuts game at Lans­ ing’s Oldsmobile Park. Graveside services were held Saturday at Lakeside Cemetery with Rev. Donald Ferris officiating for Delora Branch Meyers of Saginaw. Her parents were Gay and Forrest Branch. Her father had been on the Lake Odessa school board at the time of the building of the 1922 school. His widow. Gay. I’vcd here well into the 1950s. Mrs. Meyers was predeceased by her parents, husband and brother Rex Branch. Her niece, Emily Ann (Connie) Branch, is her sole survivor. The Mark Peacock family from the Detroit area, his sister Lisa and family were here on the weekend because of the death of Morris Carey Jr. Mr. Carey and Hugh Pea­ cock had been army buddies in World War 11 and then he married Hugh's cousin Betty. There is no way to list all the beautiful yards in town. Outstanding beauty is to be seen at the home of Mark and Susan Ketchum on Sixth Avenue, the Wilcox apartment at Lake Manor, the sidewalk plantings of Cindy and Vcm Dumond on Fourth Avenue. children numbering six, of whom one is David, whose wife is the former Sue Chorley of Lake Odessa. Her services was set for Tuesday evening at Green Lake Calvary Church near Caledonia. United Methodist Women of Central UMC held their salad luncheon Monday, Beulah Beland and Pat Wilson had decorat­ ed the room with many bouquets of flowers and others of their evening circle did other hosting duties. President Betty Shetterly presided. Election of officers for 2001 was held. Marge Vroman entertained the group with an account of her most recent trip to England with six otheis of her family to visit her brother, sister and other relatives. The American group rented cars and a full house for their threc-week stay. She shared pictures of many of the sights they visited. She brought for display pieces of lace, chi­ na, pottery and textiles from England. The genealogy society met Saturday with 31 present at the Odessa Township Hall. Several went to the library at the depot for research after the meeting. Saturday, Aug. 26, is the time for another concert in the park and the fire departments chicken barbecue. So bring your lawn chair, eat, and enjoy the music. A week ago the Grand Rapids Press had a story with photo of Mick and Karen Liv­ ermore of Hastings on the first anniversary of Karen’s lung transplant. A hundred peo­ ple at her anniversary party signed donor cards so that one day another person may be given a new lease on life through gift of a vital organ. Some such gifts may be made simply by indicating so on the reverse side of a driver s license. In years past the Lions Clubs of Michigan used eye donations as one of their many services projects. Death came to June Bergman. 77. of Grand Rapids on Aug. 4. Her survivors include son Dan and wife Diane Bergman of Lake Odessa, grandchildren Jeffrey and Tonya. Other grandchildren arc Emic Jr. and Mary Jane. She was preceded in death by sons Ernest and Butch, her husband and siblings. Services were at Cedar Springs. Robert Ida of Saranac, died at age 57 from injuries in an auto accident. He and his wife had four daughters, one of whom is Jane Phillips of Lake Odessa. Her husband is Bill Phillips and her children arc Travor and Hanna Phillips. Services were to be held Wednesday at the Saranac Community Church. 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Their children are John and Mary Lynn Parker and family of Dexter, MI; Tim and Susan Piper and girls of The Wood­ lands. TX; Bob and Robin Flcssner and children of Woodland. MI; and Doug and Suzy Flcssner and boys of Lake Odessa, MI. August 25, 26 & 27 Public Auction - Time To Sign Up Now - Time will be running out before you know it. HOUSE ^FOR SALE Thursday, August 31st n Property is located at 3301 Johnson Road Middleville. Ml - SOFTBALL - Dan Sdba - 945-3823 Home - 945-9541 Work $150 per team • 12 Mens Teams • 6 Women Teams Only First to Sign-Up Plays The sale will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml Minimum bid is $64,501.00 S.E.V. is $45,700 Property Sells “AS IS" The house is a ranch with 3 bedrooms, 11/2 bath with a full walk-out basement - WEIGHT LIFTING - Tom Parker- 945-9454 Weigh-In 12:30 - 1:30 • Start 1:30 pm Saturday • Free 5 Weight Classes • Bandr Press & Deadlift Sponsors... Parker Storage. Custom Strength Equipment, The Other Body Shop This foreclosure sale is subject to six month redemption rights. jtZlcenges Terms: Certified funds delivered to the Sheriff at the sale For more details contact: Rural Development at (888) 771 -6993 ~ VOLLEYBALL ~ - Arnie Conklin - 945-0863 4-Person Co-Ed • S5O per team • 9 am Saturday on grass Sponsors... Arrix Matrix, Depot Law Office, Johnny Conoone - 3 ON 3 BASKETBAL1 - Aura/ Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer Dennis Wayne Lancaster, Hastings and Teresa Lynn Nichols. Hastings. Craig Duane Thompson. Wayland and Andrea Lee Binion. Wayland. Kevin Lucas Morgan. Delton and Lesley Erin Thornton. Battle Creek. Gerald Alvin Yargcr. Nashville and Cheryl Lynn Winans, Battle Creek. Donald Edward Plane. Battle Creek and Teresa Lynne Warren. Battle Creek. David Earl Payne. II. Bellevue and Amy' Ann Odette. Bellevue. Jason Dale Seger. Nashx ille and Rebecca Rae Wilson. Nashville. Mickey Gene Watson. Middleville and Theresa Doreen Jordan. Middleville Marty Joe Kill. Hastings and Christelle Margaret Litnianski. Hastings. Kevin Scott Belka. Middleville and Cary Ann DeBoer. Middleville Ben Edward Hulsebus. Wayland and Lin­ da Lee Williamson. Grand Rapids. Richard Allen James. Jr.. Middleville and Doreen Jean Goodwin. Middleville Kevin Nyle Nyc. Battle Creek and Angela Frances Case. Battle Creek. Richard Lee Johnson. Brook. Indiana and Lisa Mane Crutcher. Brook. Indiana Request for Bids Roof Replacement The City of Hastings Economic Development Department requests unit price bids for approximately 4800 sq. footage of roof replacement at the Hastings Industrial Incubator located at 1035 East State Street. Hastings. Sealed bids must be submitted no later than 2:30 p.m. on August 22. 2000. Bid specifica­ tions and proposal forms are available at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, City of Hastings. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. All bids shall be clearly marked on the out­ side of the submitted package "Sealed Bid Industrial Incubator Roof Replacement.” Payment based on quantities of material placed. - Jim Jensen - 945-9554 ext. 227 3-4-Person team • $25 per team Sign up 7:30 am Saturday starts 8 am - 1OK-5K RUN - Shelly Richey - 948-3139 8:30 am Saturday • Entries by Aug. 18 • $17.00 after Aug. 18 • $20.00 or register online www.dassicrace.com 5K Walk to immediately follow - Fun Run ~ 9:30 am Saturday • Starts at Middle School Parking Lot - HORSESHOES - Pete Tossava - 945-9444 IO am Saturday • Register by 9:30 am Sporting Event Team Name Captains Name. _________________________ Phone Number_____ Mail entries to Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce 221 W. Slate Sr. Hartings. MI 49058 1 J �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 17. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCI­ ATES. P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage rrk-.de by Aaron G. Snider and Dawn Snider to United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administrations. United States Department of Agriculture Mortgagee dated September 14. 1988, and recorded on September 14 1988 in Liber 472. on page 397, Barry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THREE AND 51/100 DOLLARS ($92.103.51). including inter­ est at 9 5% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mot.gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings, Michigan, at 1 00 o'clock p m. on Thursday. September 21. 2000 Said premises are situated tn Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Located in Rutland Townshp, Barry County. Michigan described as Lot 13 Pioneer Acres according to the recorded plat thereof as record­ ed in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 80 Right of way to Michigan Bell Telephone Company as recorded m Uber 161 on Page 193 Right of Way to State of Michigan as recorded in Liber 151 on Page 314 Restrictions as recorded m Liber 234 on Page 129 The redemption pc.iod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban doned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated August 1.2000 United Stales of America, actng through the Farmers Home Administration. United States Department of Agriculture Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hitts, Michigan 48334 (9/7) Synopsis 3ARRY TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting August 1. 2000 Called to Order at 7 30 p.m All Board members present 2 guests. Amended Resolution 00 6 adding *4, 5 and 6 Approved adding 3% penalty to tax year 2000 Authorized August bills for $47,938.51 Meeting adjourned at 8:22 p m. Respectfully. Jebra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Richard Barnum. Supervisor (8/17) ul ORAHG^TLLeTOWNSHIP Regular Meeting August 1. 2000 at 7:30 p.m. All Board Members present and 18 others Dept reports and correspondence received Approved 5 streetlights Approved various expenses Bills read and approved Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by. John Gates. Supervisor (8/17) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Shawn L Raymond and Amanda Jane Raymond hus­ band and wife (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc . A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 26.1999. and recorded on January 28. 1999 m Liber 1024349. on Page 1. Barry County Records. 7;chtoan and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to BA Mortgage. LLC (a wholly owned sub­ sidiary of Bank of America. N A.) successor m interest by merger of Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated Mav 15. 1999. which was recorded on July 14. 1099. in Lfcer 1032455. on Page 1. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum o< SEVENTYFOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTYONE AND 47/100 dollars ($74,141.47). including interest at 7 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 pm. on September 7. 2000 Said premises are situated m CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 8 of Block 7 Daniel Stricker s Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 1 of Plats on Page 11. also the South 12 feet of Lot 3 of Block 7 of Daniel Striker s Addition to the City, Formerly Village of Hastngs. accordng to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 11 Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated. July 27.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1300 Trott & TroH. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200018713 Hawks (8/24) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF CREDITORS Decedent's Estate File No. 2000-22887-DE Estate of EDWARD J. FREELAND. DECEASED Da * of birth: 11/10/28. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. EDWARD J FREELAND, who lived at 84 North M-37. Hastings. Michigan died 11/17/99. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims againnt the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Emma Jean Freeland, named personal representative or proposed per­ sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W Court St.. Room 302. Hastings and the named proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dated: August 8. 2000 R. Kevin Thieme (P34831) 220 Lyon N.W.. Suite 560 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 451-8596 Emma Jean Freeland Hastings. Ml (8/17) Ann landers Can’t connect Dear Ann Landers: I am a single male, decent-looking and in good shape My fnends say I am "tall, dark and handsome*’ and should have not trouble attracting women. The problem is. four years ago. my fiancee broke off our engagement, and I haven’t been able to develop a iclationship with anyone else since. I am at the end of my rope. I put up a good front for my friends, but I am desper­ ately unhappy*. My ex-fiancee married an­ other man within a year after our breakup. Meanwhile. I have been sentenced to a life of solitude and despair. I have tried to con­ nect with women at the beach, the library and through fnends, but nothing seems to work out. 1 am only 30 years old, Ann This can't be all there is in my life. What can I do to fall in love again: - Burning Out in LA. Dear Burning Out Don’t try to fall in love. It won’t work. It sounds as if you arc still depressed over the breakup with your ex-fiancee. You may need some professional help to put it in the past. Please get it! Meanwhile, you need to start dating. Evaluate your new acquain­ tances according to compatibility, intelli­ gence and good character. There arc more women out there looking for decent men than the other way around. You should have no trouble connecting once you put your mind to it. Go get ’em. Tiger. Bad questions have no idea which questions arc appropri­ ate and which arc not May I offer some guidance? It is NEVER appropriate to ask: How much money do you make? How much did you pay for that? Why aren’t you mamed? Why don’t you have any children? How old arc you? How tall are you? How much do you weigh? What religion are you? I cannot believe how many times co­ workers and casual friends have asked me these questions. If I say. "It’s none of your business.” they accuse me of having an atti­ tude problem I have tried asking. "Why do you want to know?’’ but it only wurks occa­ sionally. Most of the time, people think they arc entitled to know these petsonal things, and arc incredibly persistent. Maybe if they sec this in your column, it will help improve their manners. - Anony mous Out East. Dear Anonymous: Don’t count on it. Clods can have very tough hides, and even seeing it in print doesn't make much of a dent. Your best approach is to continue to refuse to answer nunuvycrbizznizz-type questions and instead ask a question of your own. Sample: “Why would you ask some­ thing as personal as that?” Put the ball in the questioner’s court, and let 'em sweat with it. Dr. Attorney you printed a letter about lawyers using lhe title “Doctor" You said this practice was improper Several colleagues who have earned academic degrees arc concerned about attorneys who ask to be addressed in this manner. Please elaborate - Associate With a loan from Hastings City Bank, your summer fun continues. Take a vacation, buy a boat, go on the road in your new RV or car, add a deck or pool... the possibilities are endless. Great rates, Fast answers. Flexible terms. Summer moves fast... so don't wait. Stop by any office and apply now Dear Ann Landers: My husband. ’Tyler,” and I hasc been married for six years. He is a wonderful husband kind, considerate and attentive. When Tyler and I married. I gave up my career and moved to the city where he worked Since then, he has quit several jobs, and we have relocated four times. Every tunc we move, he purchases a lovely house and racks up bills for new furniture and lawn service. The last time we moved, he signed a non-compete contract with his former boss, so he was without a job for four months. How can I get Tyler to understand that these frequent moves are damaging our re­ lationship. and that his insistence on buying houses is depleting our savings? He tunes me out when I try to talk to him. and refuses to go for counseling. Two months ago. he accepted a job 2,000 miles away, and im­ mediately bought a house he "knew I’d be crazy about.” When he telephoned yester­ day. he said he wasn’t “in sync” with his new boss and might quit. I need help Kansas Nightmare. Dear Kansas: Your “wonderful, kind, considerate and attentive husband” needs a reality check. And soon How long does Tyler think he can go on changing jobs and buying houses? Since the mule refuses to go for counsel­ ing. I suggest that YOU go. You arc going to need a lot of emotional support if you plan to stay married to this man. Dear Ann Landers: Too many people Dear Ann Landers: A long lime ago. uNPLI2.TlJC.iUN Expensive moves Professor in Kansas. Dear Professor: An attorney who has earned a J.D. (Juns Doctor), is a doctor the same as a Ph D. It is an academic degree. An attorney can be addressed as “Doctor” if he or she prefers. Socially, however, lawyers and academic professionals should not use their titles. Those who do. I fear, arc suffenng from a serious case of low self-es­ teem and feel the need to be pumped up. Looking for... Quality Printing? Call Us at J-Ad Graphics for a quote today! 945-9554 How to quit Dear Ann Landen: I want to thank you for a column you wrote several years ago. It changed my life. Perhaps if you print this letter, it will change the lives of other read­ ers. I was a heavy smoker for 32 years. You printed a letter from a man who said he managed to give up smoking by circling a date on the calendar and saying to himself, "This is the day I am going to stop smok­ ing" It could be any date nc wanted. Once the date was circled, he kept on smoking as many cigarettes as he pleased. But every single time he lit up. he would say aloud, "On such and such a date. I am going to quit ” When that day arrived, he stopped cold turkey. I tried his method, and it worked like a charm That was more than five years ago, and I have not hud a cigarette since. Thank you. Ann. and thanks to that gentleman who wrote. His letter made it possible for me to conquer this ternblc addiction. - Reader in Bangkok. Thailand. Dear Reader in Thailand: Thank you for letting me know what worked for you. I hope others who arc reading this and want to quit will be motivated by your letter to give our method a try. Put kids first Dear Ann Landers: Thraik you tor run­ ning the column with advice from a step­ mother to the ex-wife. I im sure you heard from a lol of ex-wives complaining that the letter was one-sided. The truth is. divorced parents often try to justify their hurtful ac­ tions with a variety of excuses for why the cx-spousc doesn’t “deserve” to sec the chil­ dren. Please remind them of the most im­ portant thing: Kids need BOTH parents. Ex-spouses should set aside their hurt and anger and re­ member that even “horrible” spouses can make great parents. When you deny the ex­ spouse their role as a parent to further your own personal agenda, you are depriving your children of half the love, nurturing and guidance they need. - New York Father. Dear N.Y. Father: Your advice is excel­ lent. Thank you for the wise counsel. Putting the children first is an act of gen­ erosity that pays off handsomely. Planning a wedding? What's right? What's wrong? "The Ann Landers Guide for Brides " will relieve your anxiety. Send a self-addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Brides, c/o Ann Landers. P.O Box 11562. Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send S4.55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www. creators, com. Copy right 2000 Creators Syndicate, lac. GIRL, Jenna LeAnn Gray, weighing 9 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. Proud parents arc Brad and Titia (Kirkham) Gray. Await­ ing her arrival home was her big brother Logan who is 3 years old. BOY, Cameron Melvin-Ray, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Aug. 5. 2000 at 1:14 p.m. to Nicole Miller and Jason Haight of Hast­ ings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 3/4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY. Payton Charles bom at Metropolitan Hospital on July !3. 2000 at 2:25 p.m. to Steven and Sara Stancil of Ionia. Weighing 9 lbs. 13 oz. and was 21 inches long. Big brother Parker welcomed him home. Grandparents arc Bill and Lorraine Frccdlund of Freeport, Arnold and Peggy Stancil of Grayling and Keith and Cathy Martell of Gaylord. Great-grandparents arc Nancy Chiodini of Shelby, Thomas Stancil of Grayling and Helen Gibson of Maryland. BOY, Camron Steven James Mitchell, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 4. 2000 at 8:11 a.m. to Sabrina L. Pusatcri and Steven P. Mitchell of Waupara. Wl. Weighing 6 lbs. !0 1/2 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, the Fisher family of Nashville. Ml would like to welcome the newest addition to the family. Jared Michael. He was bom on Aug. 4. at 9:44 a.m. at Battle Creek Health Systems in Battle Creek. He weighed 7 lbs. and 7 ozs. and was 20 inch­ es long. Jared is welcomed home by parents Darren and Julie Fisher and brothers Danny and Dylan and sisters Lindsey and Cassidy. BOY, Seth Boden, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on July 30, 2000 at 9:28 a.m. to Leo Ackley and Lisa Townsend of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, William Lee, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Aug. 1. 2000 at 6:56 p.m. to Lisa Morgan and Bill Nelson of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 8 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Erica Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 27, 2000 at 5:51 p.m. to Essie and Brian Potter. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Carlcigh Marion, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 29. 2000 at 8:30 p.m. to James Kaufman and Alicia Franzonc. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Brody Lee Kruse-Rowe bom at Spec­ trum Downtown on July 27. 2000 at 11:58 p.m. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 inches long. Parents arc Migcn May Kruse and Bradley James Rowe. Uncle Obodiah E. Kruse and grandparents Raymond Kruse and Annctt Erway. Doctor Dalton (Grand Rapids). BOY. Dayton Lyle, born at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Aug. I. 2000 at 6:30 p.m. to Jamie and Amy Graham of Hustings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 I 4 ozs. and 211/2 inches long. GIRL, Emma Rose, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Aug. 3. 2000 at 2:16 a.m. to Scott and Angie Krsmmc of Martin. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long GIRL, Michacla Joy, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on July 27, 2000 at 10:11 a.m. to Gregg and C orrinc Godbcy of Nashville. Weighing 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. BOY, Tyler Allyn, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 26, 2000 at 2:58 p.m. to Enn and Mark Johnson of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Terran Blake, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on July 24. 2000 at 7:17 p.m. to Randy and Kimbcrlyn LaDcrc of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Brighton Myles, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 22, 2000 at 1:29 p.m. to Jennifer Miller and Paul Risner of Orangeville. Weighing 5 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 inches long. Good News for Grandparents Announcing a new life insurance policy... just the rig hi size to cover final expenses, help your grandchildren, or make a meaningful gift to your favnrite charity. Aik your Rrm Bureau Insurance agent about Larry Neil, CLU, CHFC 333 W State Street Hauinev Ml 49O5S Phone: 945-3443 FB Foundation ! ife today! �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 17. 2000 - Page 9 From TIM€ to TIME... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht The days and times of Irving Charlton (Revisted n) By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Note When Mr Mead and Mr Charlton write about Indians, they are referring to Michigan Native Americans, usually of the Ottawa. Chippewa or Pottawatomi descent They wrrr speaking and writing before it became politically improper to use the term Indian / am bringing this to our readers as it was written by Mr. Mead m his own words. Mr. Mead continues his narrative: “While teaching in Pullman, Washington at the State College there, he helved many students financially to be able to stay in col­ lege, who otherwise would have had to drop out. The only stipulation being that when they were able after graduating, they* help another student to graduate and that would be all the returns he wanted, and he said it worked well. “After returning to Barry County in the early 1920s, he was always active in main­ taining the then farmer rural telephone lines. Even into the 1940s, he taught rural school 4-H club students handicraft in his shop. He was always active in school or township business. Frank Charlton, his father, was on the school board in earlier days and also Hastings Township road com­ missioner. “In the 1950s, as Irving and I were dis­ cussing wages paid then in the shops of $2$3 an hour, he said and to think as a col­ lege professor for all those years, the most I received was $2,200 a year.’ Up to enlisting in World War I. “Although he did not always agree with what others did or thought and some did not like him. whether they called him Mr. Carl­ ton, Irving, I.D., Old Irvic or worse, per­ haps they still had to respect him as he was a man who commanded respect. “Irving loved the birds and animals and went to great lengths to build feeders and buy com and grind it for them. In the 1940s on the farm, he built a cage about 10-12 feet square and 8-10 feet high and had sev­ eral raccoons in it near the cast large win­ dow in the stone house. “He would watch their antics from inside his house. He had a hollow log standing upright in the pen, also a swing made from a tire and they would play in and out of both. At night they could be heard chatter­ ing and squalling loudly as they played or fought. “He enjoyed feeding them by hand and scratching their cars and bellies as they seemed to enjoy it. However, one day a large buck ‘coon bit completely through his thumb and that was not so good. He later turned them loose in the park. “In earlier years, he had a large flock of Mallard ducks. He would feed and call to them and they would come P.ying from as far as they could hear him. After moving to the park, he continued feeding the birds and animals up to his death. “Mr. Charlton seldom wore anything in later years but bib overalls or work clothing, and many were mislead by his outward appearance and his ever present brown paper cigarette, seldom lit. and his 10 cent store spectacles. “But he would appear in a much different light once one talked to him. He had a very profound interest in all that went on around him and was a highly intellectual person. “Irving was a very unassuming man and did not care for attention to himself, but only wanted respect for what he was, a man of the highest integrity and moral ethics. “Irving Charlton professed no formal religion, but was neither an atheist or agnostic, enjoyed listening to sermons from his radio and knew, as anyone with any sense at all. that there was a great power ahead of it all. Irving Delos Charlton, founder of Chaiton Park. “In the ‘sugar bush,* when boiling sap. he always wanted to get back to the house in time to hear the ‘Lone Ranger’ and the news. He enjoyed a good movie or show and attended many. He. at first, did not want a television and said, ‘I cannot read and watch it.’ However, in later years, Jim Conner set one up for him and he enjoyed it very much. “He always respected those who did pro­ fess a religion and went to great length to sec that it was possible for the Indians and whites to have their respective ceremonies at an Indian or Pioneer Picnic at the park. He also enjoyed the hymns and the sermons preached. “The Park, as Irving always referred to it, is on the tract of land consisting of nearly 200 acres on the north side of the Thomapplc River on what is known as Charlton Park Road. “The land lays along the river in an east­ erly direction and along the lake to the nar­ rows. then angles in a northerly direction to Sundago Park. There arc some I 1/2 miles to I 3/4 miles of river and lake frontage, “Prior to 1937, the land along the river was known as Indian Landing. There had in earlier days been an Indian Mission on the hill north of the river. “In the early 1900s, the land consisting of two farms, was purchased by members of the Jacobs family from the Indians. Charley Jacob lived in the house on the south side and Edward Jacobs lived in the north house. “In early 1900s, two families, Ignatius Jacobs and son Charles, came from Indiana and purchased the land now known as Charlton Park. The one nearest the nver was for many years called ‘Indian Landing.’ The I.idians could ford the nver on horseback near where the Charlton Park Museum now stands. “Ignatius Jacobs had been a mint farmer on the Kankakee marshlands near the Kankakee River in northern Indiana, com­ ing to this location because of a movement to dredge the nver where it forms at Thornapplc Lake and lower the lake. This would drain the lowlands along the nver for muck farming. Because of legal disruptions, the plan was abandoned. “Charles Jacobs, a son. lived on the Indi­ an Landing farm near the nver. Later the Ignatius Jacobs family moved into Hastings and another son, Edward, came from Indi­ ana and formed a farming partnership with Charles. This farming operation was sold at auction in 1923. the last time the property was fully a farming operation. “Edward moved his family to Akron. j Ohio and several years later, the Charles Jacobs family moved to Hastings and the farms were sold to Irving Charlton (Note, It was here on the Indian Landing farm that the publisher of the Hastings Banner and the Reminder. Mel Jacobs, was bom and spent his early years.) “Aside from the land that is low along the lake and nver, the land is very hilly and stoney. Back north from the nver. and east from the upper entrance road are several acres of muck land. “In the early 1930s Charlton and the men then working for him. among them Merle Varney, ’Ping’ Taylor and others cleared the marsh of brush and trees. OJons and cab­ bages were planted there. “In those days, the land was mostly fenced and what was too hilly to plow was used as cattle or sheep pasture. “The land north of the park, some 132 acres, was latter purchased by the Parks and Recreation Commission from Dale Ossenhcimcr to be added to the existing park. “In 1936, there were two houses on the park and a few out buildings later moved or razed. There was a large bam and the foun­ dation of the silo on the north farm can still be found beside the north entrance “In the early 1930s and throughout the decade, the country was in a great depres­ sion, and money and jobs were scarce. There was wood to cut to cam from 35c to $1 per cord of 16” wood or men could cam SI-SI.50 a day working on a farm. I know some men working in factories in 1935 for 15 cents an hour. 10 hours a day. six days per week, $9 per week. A man working on a farm by the month got his room and board and S25 a month in the summer and SI5 in the winter. “Mr. Charlton had been interested in the pioneer and Indian people from a very ear­ ly date in his life, and collected relics all his life. After giving the land to the county with the stipulation that they finance the build­ ing of a museum building and he would fill it, which he surely did. and supervise it. He really went at it, collecting relics in earnest. “In addition to his great interest in pio­ neers and Indians, he wa» very interested in: baseball games. He was always busy find­ ing players and getting up games, which were played every Sunday in the summer and at all Indian and Pioneer Picnics held on the park. “Teams came from Lansing, Battle Creek, Grand Rapids. Hastings, Ver­ montville. Nashville, Freeport, Lake Odessa and others. Large crowds attended these games and many local young men played. I will not attempt to name them all, however. Merle Varney, who worked for him many years and stayed with him and knew him well, was one of the best short­ stops in the country at the lime. I owe grat­ itude to Mr. Varney for a large amount of information in this narrative, along with others. Archie Martin was a very good fast ball pitcher m those days and pitched many games there from 1937-1940s. “Archie and Millie Martin moved on Charlton’s farm in March of 1937 and were there two or '.hire years and worked the land. “The Cogswell boys. Morns and George were cousins and played along with Albert Bell at times. The Marshall brothers and the Maurer brothers, Ed and Francis ‘Bug’ from the Barryvillc area, John Dull. Jr. Elmer ‘Duff’ Laubaugh. a Mr. Davis umpired and his son played. Mr. Tucker, Mr Aspinall from the Carlton Center area, and Norman Keller from Hastings, who was a good catcher. It would be impossible for me to remember them all. but these arc Henry Burch, an Indian who spent his summers with Mr. Chartton at Chariton Park He used the small building by the flowing well as his summer home. the ones I remember. 1 never played for him. ‘I was brought up by a strict Free Methodist great aunt until I was 10 years old and Sunday baseball games were a strict no-no. so I never really learned to play However, I was usually around there in lat­ er years in the 1930s and was w ith Charlton many times while he was getting games scheduled A prominent policeman in Bat­ tle Creek, Pat Patterson, had a very good team which played on the park many times. The Bradley Indians played at Indian Pow Wows or picnics many times, also, some­ times there were huge crowds attending. “The small building later moved over by the flowing well and used by the Indian, Henry Burch, as a summer home, was then used as a concession stand and had pop, candy and tobacco products to sell. Irving bought all baseball uniforms, baseballs and hats and equipment, all pop. candy, tobac­ co, etc. from his own funds and only took up a collection at the games and made a small amount of profit from the concession stand, which Bert Firstcr ran for him many times. I am sure Mr. Charlton’s outgo exceeded the income many times over. “In about 1957, the Steam Club was organized and Mr. Chariton was president of it until his death on June 12, 1963. The Steam Show created great interest and huge crowds attended the summer event. Irving purchased a very early Westinghouse portable steam engine over near Lake Michigan for $2100 and had it trucked to the park. He hired Ed Tyler from Augusta. Lyle Landfair from Union City and Burt Stanger to overhaul the engine. They did a remarkable job and it ran like a top. “At the steam shows would be many events held to demonstrate their use many years ago. There would be races held. Har­ ry Woodmansee would climb the ramp with his engine, and threshing, sawmilling, shin­ gle milling and power tests exhibited by those steam power plants of long ago. Many small steam and gasoline engines were exhibited and run. Also, a huge diesel would be fired up and run. There were many huge gasoline and kerosene and dis­ tillate fueled engines and tractors.” Continued Next Week I SCHOOLS OF CHOICE HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM The Hastings Area School System is participating in Schools of Choice for the 2000-2001 school year. Students who reside in adjoining intermediate school districts are eligible to I* accepted There arc openings available al the secondary level, in the alternative education programs, and some elementary grades. There arc.no openings in special education. > ■ Please make your request in writing by August 18. 2000 to: Superintendent Office Hastings Area School System 232 West Grand Street ’ Hastings. Ml 49058 AIFresco presents Water Gardening Seminar by lohn Szymczak Monday August 21 6:30 to 8:30pm Hastings High School Lecture Auditorium LOTS OF DOOR PRIZES INLCUDING A COMPLETE POND KIT ($200 VALUE!) tFo* Iks spcctaf doy. out stow ujiCt rJiopptag comtalcatt’ bc^cw and S be open Jo* you tk serntw AIFresco Celebrating the Outdoors 117 S.Jefferson St. Suite B Downtown Hastings 616-945-5000 Z 1-877-ALFRESCO Summer Hours: Tuesday-Saturday i0am-7pm Hastings Area School System WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL! The Hastings Area School System staff is looking forward to the 2000-2001 year. Information needed to start the new school scar is listed below : FIRST PAY OF SCHOOL; Monday. August 28 SEW STLDENT REGISTRATION: All Schools AuguM 15. 16. 17. 22 9:00 a.m. to 12 00 p.m. • I 00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. When registenng your child you will need proof of residency. Hastings Area School System's Hours (2000-2001) Pleasantview Elementary School Kindergarten (Monday -Thursday)7:25 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. (Fnday morning)7:25 am. to 10:27 p.m. (Fnday afternoon)11:11 a m to 2:20 p.m. Grades 1-5.. 7:25 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. Central. Northeastern. Star Elementary Schools Kindergarten (Monday - Thursday)8:10 im. to 3:05 p.m. (Friday a.m )8:10a.m. to 11:11 a.m. (Fnday pm)11.57 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. Grades 1-5. ... .. 8:10 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. Southeastern Elementary School (Monday - Friday) Kindergarten (a.m classes)8:10 a.m. to 11:12 p.m. (p.m. classes) . 11:58 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. Grades 1-5. 8:10 a.m. to 3:05 p m. Hastings Middle School 8:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 8:10 am. to 3:05 p.m. Hastings High School Hoi lunches will he available for students starting on August 28 at a cost of $1.50 or students may carry a sack lunch. Administration Bus Information Central Elementary High School Middle School 948-4400 948-4418 948-4423 948-4409 948-4404 Northeastern Elementary 948-4421 Pleasantview Elementary758-3361 Southestem Elementary948-4419 Star Elementary948-4442 There is NO SCH(M)L on Friday. September 1 and Monday, September 4 - Labor �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 17, 2000 Sarver ponders professional boxing career after Nationals Summer is nearly over and a sports mind lingers Thoughts, expressed in print, pertaining to the wonderful world of sports: If anyone owes anyone some money, Uwe Krupp owes the Detroit Red Wings and not the other way around. The Colorado Avalanche re-signed Joe Sakic the other day to a big one-year deal, but I wonder to myself what have the Red Wings done during the off-season to secure their spot as one of the game's elites for the 2000-01 NHL season? It became painfully evident watching last year's playoffs, that the Wings were just out-worked and out-hustled way too many times. I'm sure Mike Illitch, and the rest of the team's brass, will take a very hard look at some of the young talents during the upcoming pre-season. Good to see that freshman Jennifer Gale made the MIAA Academic Honor Roll as a softball player at Alma College. Before attending Alma, Gale was a softball standout at Delton Kellogg High School. In my book, there are only a few achievements better than playing well in sports, and one is obviously learned strictly in the classrooms. The Hastings Summerfest is just a bit over a week away. Let me put in a plug for all of the great sporting events that are being staged in the 2000 event. Pele Tossava tells me that the horseshoe tourney will be flighted and is a great opportunity for the serious throwers as well as the ones who are just looking to have some fun in the Summerfest sun. This will be the 23rd annual running/walking event sponsored by Pennock. It drew 350 individuals a year ago and helps to promote health and wellness to those in our area, as well as to those who come in from all around West Michigan. The softball tournament and basketball tournament will also include top-tier players and teams as well as others who are just looking to enjoy their time in a healthy manner. The softball tournament is full, but we will continue taking applications for the basketball until Friday... and maybe even Monday. Other sports that are being offered for the Aug. 25-27 annual festivity is weightlifting and a volleyball tournament. For more information about these and other events, call the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce office at 945-2454 or the J-Ad Graphics office M 945-9554. Look forward to seeing you there. The second annual J-Ad Graphics golf outing was held last Sunday at the Yankee Spring Golf Course. The event included 40 people who played 18 holes of glorious golf, feasted on juicy steaks from Dan Buerge and received prizes obtained by organizers Jeannette Healy and Paul Wolfram. Healy and Wolfram were also part of the winning team, along with Ken Simpson and Walt Jemison. A great time was had by all and we look forward to next year! The Detroit Tigers have been playing some inspiring ball as of late (especially cn the road), but one must wonder what the future holds at first base. The Tigers have Shane Halter, Tony Clark, Robert Fick and Greg Jeffries, so someone needs to move on. Halter and Fick are young, talented prospects, so we should hope that the Tigers and general manager Randy Smith will keep them around a couple of seasons. But maybe Clark could bring the Tigers another pitcher prospect, still the biggest need on this entire team. We'll just have to see what transpires during the off-season. By the way, the more games you watch at Comcrica Park, the more you really like the new field. And completing the thoughts on the Tigers, great players in my book are Bobby Higginson, Dean Palmer and Todd Jones. Juan Gonzalez has improved somewhat, but he is still on the wait-andconsider-later list. Congratulations to Dan Buerge for being our "worthy" nomination for Barry County Fair's "Homemaker of the Year." There were so many good candidates that Buerge did not make the final cut. Next year we will gel on the campaign trail a little bit earlier. Speaking about the campaign, I am still proud to say that not one minute of my time has been wasted watching the Republican or Democratic conventions. I heard Ed Kennedy speak for about 10 seconds last night, but that was because he was just too loud and too obnoxious to turn off totally. The problem I find with politics is that there are too many blowhards who are working for big companies and not for the br erment of the common folk, and that's a real shame. The Detroit Pistons helped themselves by re-signing center Mikki Moore and guard/forward Jud Buechler, but Fm not as gung-ho about prospects of bringing Allan Iverson to the "Motor City." Iverson is a great player, but he has a horrible attitude (and mouth) and would not be worth a deal that would leave us short Jerry Stackhouse and Jerome Williams. Just say no, Joe, that is the Detroit Pistons' new vice president of basketball operations Joe Duuuumars. Quick prediction — Tiger Woods will win the PGA Championship (and I know that I'm going out on a limb with this pick) Talk about rebuilding. We received Western Michigan University's mens basketball 2000-01 pre-season prospectus in the mail this week and new coach Robert McCullum, a former University of Illinois assistant inherits a Bronco team with five returning players and seven newcomers. Two starters who do return arc sophomore forward Taylor Bro and senior forward Jon Powell. Bro, from Rockford, was third in the MAC Freshman of the Year voting, starting in 22 games and averaging 5.1 rebounds and 6.1 points. Powell, from Dayton, Ohio, averaged 4.1 rebounds and 8.6 points. The Broncos were 10-18 last season and open the new campaign under McCullum at home on Nov. 18. The biggest problem with Dennis Miller thus far is that he tries too hard, he's probably too intelligent to mesh with most football fans and he really is learning the game on the job. Miller’s football blunder was most evident Monday when he made a comment about Keith Jackson. Miller assumed that Dan Fouts and Al Michaels were speaking about the great sports announcer (whoa Nellie), but they were referring to the AllPro tightend instead. Like I said before, there are times for comedy and there arc times for rock-em, sock-em football and that's my biggest gripe with ABC's pigskin transition. Is Bo Schembechler available for 2001? I SPORTS... Continued page 11 Members of the winning team, (from left) Walt Jemison. Paul Wolfram, Jeannette Healy and Ken Simpson. The boxing career of a local athlete, Candi Sarver, has seen its twists and turns recently, forcing her to ponder a possibility of going professional sometime in the near future. Sarver, 27, just returned from the Nationals in Augusta. Ga. where she won one bout and lost another... though the second of those decisions was quite controversial. The Hastings native fought in the 125pound weight class (which had 16 fighters signed up) and won a unanimous decision last Wednesday (Aug. 9) in her first bout. "I was pretty pleased," Sarver said. "I went to the body and then back up to the head." In her second contest last Thursday (Aug. 10), Sarver met up with a tall and tough foe from Missouri. "She was a lot taller than me and liad a very long reach," Sa.ver explained. "I came out to sec what she was going to do first." It turned out to be a fight that Sarver, and many other on-lookcrs, thought she won. But when the decision was announced, the name uttered was not hers. "I busted her lip... 1 remember hearing the whole crowd cheering (for Sarver)," she said. "I went to the middle of the ring and thought they were going to put my hand up." Instead the decision went to the pugilist from the "Show Me State." startling words for the many who were on hand. "After the fight, the judges, coaches and professional athletes told me that I won the fight." Sarver said. "The scorecards said I won, but they couldn't overturn the decision." So Sarver left Augusta with a sour taste in her mouth. "Right now, I’m pretty frustrated, but I'm clearly not going to give up." One reason for her renewed enthusiasm is the fact that she has received five offers to go professional. Sarver said two of those came from Texas and one each came from California, Indiana and Nebraska. She said the final business decisions will be made by her and her mother, Judy Candi Sarver Ramsey. "My mom will handle all of my financial situations," Sarver said. Sarver has been boxing now for two years. She enjoyed her trip to Augusta, but would have been more pleased if the right decision would have been made. "It was a friendly atmosphere... I'm just not sure about those judges." Viking varsity coach Randall Hager goes over offensive drills with a team of Vikings Monday at Lakewood High Welton wins club title; Powerbilt ends A grueling weekend of 72 holes of golf proved to be both a championship and a learning experience for Hastings* Katie Welton last Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Welton, 17, competed in Powerbilt's Tournament of Champions Friday and Saturday at Michigan State and found the West course at Forest Akers to be just what she had imagined... difficult. Welton carded a 97 on the first day of the event and bettered that score by five strokes with a 92 Saturday. The tournament had a large field of golfers, making for a six and a half hour, 18-hole round for Welton Friday and a six hour round on the final day. And the female golfers were forced to play from the white tees, making the time of play not only long, but also making the holes very lengthy. "Yes, it was very hard." Welton said. "It made it long... it wasn't short any more." After playing her 18 holes at MSU Saturday, Welton sped back to Hastings to compete in the Hastings Country Club's ladies tournament. She played that first round of the twoday event in two hours and played it very well. Welton carded an 83 Saturday and an 84 Sunday to take first place honors over a field that included her mother, Julie Welton. It was her first club championship and Welton was pleased with her accomplishment. "I finally beat my mom; my mom has won it a lot," Welton said. Playing on the home course and playing in the Powerbilt tournaments are two golfing extremes, according to Welton. "Yeah, I think that the Powerbilt isn’t good for me... it's too slow." School. The Vikings will host the Saxons in varsity action next Friday at Unity Field. Football season kicks off Aug. 25 The opening of the prep football campaign is just eight days away (Friday, Aug. 25), so teams at Lakewood and Hastings high schools are busy getting in shape and preparing for the season­ opening clash at Lakewood's Unity Field. Coach Jeff Keller's Hastings Saxons won last year’s battle at home, 28-6. But don't let the final score fool you, as the game was just 7-6 heading into the fourth quarter. "We're going to have our hands full," Keller said of the matchup. "It will be an emotional game. Hastings returns five starters on offense and five starters on defense from a team that ended 1999 at 7-3 (5-2 in the O-K White Conference) and in the playoffs. Returning Saxon starters include running back/dcfensive back Sean Tefft, wide receiver/defensive back Adam Schantz, wide receiver/defensive back Brandon Dahn, fullback/linebacker Dan Slaughter, tightend/defensive end Zac Fulmer, quarterback/free safety Dave Wilson, running back Dave Cckerman and linebacker/tightend Joey Keller. Lukewood also has its share of top returning stars. Included in that group are quarterback Jake Schrock, running back Zak Livermore, defensive end Wyatt Federau, linebacker Andy Hoort, center Justin Pelham, guard Tony Harmer, tackle Jay Hillard and wide receiver Harrison King. The Vikings were 5-4 last season and appear to be only getting better. "They play a lol of kids, so many of them are getting good experience," Keller said. Viking third-year coach Randall Hager said the opener versus the Saxons is a "key." Still, the Vikings must replace nine starters on the defensive side of the ball. "If our defense can come together early, we could be a good football team." Hager said. Keller said that his team is just "half way through" its pre-season drills and that the Saxons still "have a long way to go." Prep golfers swinging The 2000 fall prep season is already swinging with golf teams taking to the links this week. Today (Thursday, Aug. 17) Hastings, Delton Kellogg, Maple Valley, Lakewood and Middleville arc all taking pan in the Barry County Invitational at the Mullenhurst Golf Course. A year ago, Caledonia finished first with a 305, Gull Lake was second with a 310 and Middleville wound up third with a 314. This date of this year’s J-ad Graphics Invitational is Friday, Sept. 8. The location of the tournament, which features many of the area teams, is the Hastings Country Club. In 1999, the A team from Middleville took top honors with a score of 324 and Caledonia ended up second with a 341. Other area prep golf tournaments will be held Friday and next week. Alumni Soccer Saturday... Bringing together Saxon soccer athletes from years gone by and helping to usher in another fall season, the Hastings High School soccer games will take place Andy Cotant works on ball control In ■' preparation for this Saturday's Alumni Soccer Games. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saturday at Johnsen Field. The events will kick off at 5 p.m. with a contest featuring the Saxon female standouts. The boys' contest will follow at 7 p.m. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 17. 2000 - Page 11 A real blast is expected for Bob's Open House Z' k. T_ .1.1. 1O.L /"I Bob's Gun & Tackle 38th annual1 Open House Aug. 25-27 will include many of the popular events and specials from past year's events, but it will also have a brand new attraction that looks to be a big hit with numerous hunting enthusiasts. Bob's Smokepole Shoot-Out will be held all three days, replacing the Rimfire event from years gone by. "Wc decided to get away from the Rimfire competition and try something new." manager Steve Hayes said. The black powder competition should be a real blast. Participants are asked to bring their own muzzleloadcr and shooting supplies. A $3 entree fee is required with the grand prize being a White model 97 Whitetail muzzleloader. A live deer exhibit will also take place all three days. There will be al least Whitetail buck on hand as well as one mule deer buck. There is no admission for the deer exhibit which is a great opportunity for anyone to sec some fascinating wildlife up front. "Anybody can come and see deer just a couple of feel away," Hayes said. A big game outfitters will be on hand for the anniversary. Bows-n-Bullels Outfitters, from Manitoba. Ont., will make the trip to Hastings to give lips to area games people. Bows-n-Bullels (and its expert Pat Bergson), according to Hayes, outfit trophy black bear and trophy Whitetail. And you will also have a chance to meet Dave "Gumby" Gumucio. the president of Muzzleloading Technologies. Gumucio is scheduled to show and shoot his White muzzleloaders all three days. But that is just the start of iL "Wc will also have numerous manufacture reps for hunting, shooting, firearm and archery." explained Hayes. "There will be a tent sale and it will concentrate on fall goods, but there will also be spring and summer goods. Items will be up to 80 percent off." "Wa naar MFU«n Rz>IICZ» |Z1 house I'Rzn r.I.r 1. - L ■ "We use our open to open our busy fall season," Hayes said. "It draws in a lot of manufacturing reps. We have people driving long distances, so we go out of our way to make it worth their while. There won't be any shortage of good deals going on." If the parking in front of Bob's Gun & Tackle is full, there is also parking J -L . behind the store. Prizes arc also part of the weekend extravaganza. Hayes mentioned that there will be free door prizes as well as many grand prizes. Items that could be had include a Mossberg shotgun, Bushnell Nightvision Visionturne and closing items, a Scentlock hunting suit, a Columbia Bugaboo parka, a Johnson Stormseal ram suit and a Filson duffle bag. "We appreciate all of our customers who come here and make this a success,” Hayes said. "When we pul this thing on, a ii&mendous amount of work goes into it. Without everybody working together, we couldn't pull it off." SPORTS...continued from page 10 Steve Hayes, the manager at Bob's Gun & Tackle, stands with a White muzzleloader in hand. The sale part of the open house. Hayes said, will run until Sept. 4. Admission and refreshments are free. Bob's Gun & Tackle (located at 2208 W. M-43 Highway in Hastings) will be open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. for each of the three days, officially opening up the big fall hunting campaign. The Summer Olympics down under are just a few weeks away, but nobody seems real excited. A show on FOX television Tuesday night addressed the fact that the Olympic games just don't seem to be about what they once were. Athletes today are more concerned today about huge pocket books and endorsements than they are about patriotism and standing up for what they believe in. Thai's too bad. Where are people like Rafer Johnson and Rosie Greer (I know they're Democrats, but they’ll still good guys) when you really need them? And professional athletes should be banned, ?s their participation only takes away from the magical situations that could occur. As far as the Summer Olympics are concerned, my biggest anticipation is seeing if Marion Jones can win five golds. Stay tuned. Back to WMU sports, football media day is Friday for a coach Gary Darnell squad that will open up with Wisconsin and Iowa. Those games, by the way, are on the road. And the Bronco volleyball team looks solid, but I still wait for the day when the program returns to the NCAA’s top 20. No matter what you say, Rob Buck was one great coach, his record and commitment arc testaments of that. A fall fear of mine is that either quarterback Charlie Batch or running back James Stewart exit early in the Detroit Lions' NFL campaign. If either of these players are hurt, you can forget any hopes of the Super Bowl and start thinking Horseshoes fly in Delton event Twenty six participants competed in the 2000 Delton Founders Weekend horseshoe event and coordinator Dean Williams described the action as "pretty intense." Barry Squires ended up first, John Arnold second and Boyd Stonerock third in the second flight. . Bob Babcock collected lop honors in the third class with 12-year-old Brett Bissett placing second. Joe Gabos finished third. In the fourth flight, Ray Bouiay achieved top honors, Jeff Anders was second and Gene Stricklin ended up third. Lenny Smith was the winner of the fifth flight aoout a new coach next year and another middle-of-the-pack draft pick. My early prediction is for the Lions to win their division, but for the Washington Redskins and the Jacksonville Jaguars to be in the Super Bowl. Talk to you soon. (If you have any suggestions to what the "new" ending phrase of this column should be. call me at 945-9554 or e-mail us at jadnews@voyager.net. Montgomery wins B race; Lyons, Bush begin from front A full 27-car field took the green for the 40-lap A feature in the Super Late Models competition at the Kalamazoo Speedway last Saturday. When the checkered flag eventually came out it was Chris Orr scoring first place honors. Brandon Lyons started from the pole and jumped to the early lead over Orr. Lyons looked as if he might run away with the triumph, but slowed and eventually headed to the pits. Finishing behind Orr were three Barry County area drivers. Larry Dahlke Jr. ended up in fifth place, Joe Bush was eighth and Kevin Malosh was 17th. Bush qualified in first (with a lap of 12.430 seconds) and now is sixth in the Super Late Models season points. Malosh is 22nd and Dahlke Jr. is 22nd. The Factory Stock 25-lap A feature saw Kyle VanSparrentak record his first victory of the 2000 season. John TerMeer finished eighth and Brad Shellenbargcr 20th, leaving the race because of mechanical problems. Shellenbarger is now seventh in the Factory Slock point standings and TerMeer is 13lh. Toby Montgomery finished first in the B feature and is 21st for points. The B win was Montgomery's first of the 2000 campaign. Doug TerMeer was the fastest of a season-high 35 qualifiers at 15.069 seconds. Brian Bergakker represented the Barry County area in the Limited Late Model events. The Middleville native was 24th in the A feature before exiting tidflC “ mechanical problems. He now sits in the 18lh position for season points. This Saturday (Aug. 19) will feature a full regular program of Super Late Models, Limited Late Models and Factory Stocks. The Super Late Models will use the qualifying times from the Aug. 5 rain-out and the Limited Late Models and Factory Stocks will run a normal program. Gates open at 2 p.m., qualifying begins at 4:30 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. Also, rules for the Oct 5­ 8 Super Shoe Nationals are now available at the speedway. New 96 Speedway... The New 96 Speedway has suspended operations and its owners, the Slager family, continue to work with hopes of re-opening the track sometime this season... or next. At this lime, however, races for Aug. 19 have been canceled. Questions can be addressed to the track office. (616) 642-6500. * Berlin Raceway... Defending track champion Randy Sweet won the 50-lap[ feature race for Late Model Stocks last Saturday at the Berlin Raceway. It turned out to be a real battle between Sweet and Bob Holley, of Martin, but Sweet finally took the checkered flag. Bill Thayer captured his fifth main event victory of the season by taking the 25-lap Super Stocks feature. The Automobile Racing Club of America truck division made its first appearance of the season at the one-half mile Marne oval and Robbin Slaughter was the winner of the 100-lap main event ' • •• 7 tori 'With only a few weeks to go, the battle fur track driving championships in all three divisions look to intensify, beginning with the action this Saturday. CORRECTION: A cutline for a photo (Saxons legends honored) on page 1 of last Thursday's (Aug. 10) Hastings Banner should have referred to one of the individuals as Doris Carlson and not Dorothy Carlson. The Hastings Banner regrets this error. SCORES A Very Happy Birthday... Dan Nash. 42. hit a grand slam as his Tri County softball team won a league championship last Wednesday in Freeport. The Caiiton Township native was a major contributor in the final 12-2 mercy triumph. Pictured are Ron Nash. Suzanne Nash. Danielle Nash. Lindsey Daniels and Dan Nash. Tournament Champs... Tf>e Ludington Lumber won the softball tournament in Freeport July 15. Here the championship squad receives the first place trophy from Ron Nash. (Photo provided) YMCA Womens Softball 2000 FlcxfabA ................................................11-0 Cathy * Cut Curl.................................... 11-1 Art Meadc-Dig-lt ................................... 8-3 Manpower-Kings-Whites ..................... 6-4 Grand Rental-Walker Fluke................... 6-7 Hastings P-Ring ......................................4-9 Blarney Stone.........................................1-12 Flexfab B ............................................... 1-12 Hastings Mens Softball League A League Carpenter Plumbing ............................13-2 Oldc Towne Tavern A’s ....................... 11-2 Blarney Stone Maddawgs ....................11-4 Blarney Stone........................................ 4-10 Steclcom Scminols ...............................4-10 B League Jarman Construction............................. 11-6 Vamey Construction............................. 10-4 Hastings Mfg............................................. 7-8 Crane Tcch'Miller Carpets ................... 5-9 Bill’s Safety Service ............................ 5-10 Newton Well Service............................ 5-11 Dairy Queen.......................................... 3-13 Home Run Leaders - B. Hemingway 21, T. Lucas 19, S Hubbert 18. R Madden 16, B. Hanford 12. Last Week’s Results - Jarman Const. 20. Newton 19; Crane Tech. 13. Mfg. 3; Vamey Const. 12. Bill’s 8; Vamey Const. 30. Dairy­ Queen 22; Blarney Stone 7. Dairy Queen 0; Vamey Const. 17. Maddawgs 13; Mad­ dawgs 21. Mfg. 11; Jarman Const. 7. Scminoles 0; Carpenter’s 15. OTT As 13; Ott A’s 24. Carpenters 20; Bill’s 26. Maddaw gs 22 This Week’s Games Thursday. Aug. 17 - 6:30. OTT A’s vs. Newtons; 7:30. OTT A’s vs. Vamey Const.. 8:30. Blarney Stone vs. Bill’s; 9:30, Scminolcs vs. Crane Tech. Check In 7:30 am Tournement Tips8:00 am Cost *25 per team of three or four players. Mail applications to Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce 221 W. State Street • Hasting*, Ml 49058 Make checks payatte to Hastings Summertest More info call Jim Jensen at 945-9554 (ext. 227) 609$ C Girls 13-15 R Soys <- Girls 16-18 Men Ctfomen 19 and Older Team Name Team Name Team Name Captain captain Captain Phone* Phone* Phone* �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 17. 2000 Carlton Township supervisor gives up assessing duties by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Carlton Township Supervisor David Kaiser stepped down from his duties as as­ sessor at the end of Monday night's town­ ship board meeting. Citing health problems and a conflict of interest with two upcoming tax-related ap­ peal hearings at the state level, Kaiser told the crowded room of citizens that he wanted to resign from his responsibilities of as­ sessing the township's 1,208 property parcels. Kaiser, who recently had back surgery, said "I'm not released by a surgeon to go back to work yet and I acquired more health problems last week that I'm under medica­ tion for. “The assessor’s position and the supervi­ sor's position has gotten to be a large posi­ tion. and I mean a large position...! feel it's getting too much for one person," he told the audience. When asked by resident George Forman why Kaiser didn't feel the assessing duties were too much of a burden before his term was almost over. Kaiser said he had already answered that. "You're spreading real thin doing both jobs," Kaiser said. "Most of us have other jobs also..." No matter what the occupa­ tion, he said, "you have so much time to devote to it and there's always things that could be done. You get the things that need to be done and there is always other things to do, always. Townships are no different." The Township Board, following Kaiser's recommendation, agreed to hire Woodland Township Supervisor Douglas MacKenzic to be Carlton Township's assessor through Nov. 19. That’s the date when Kaiser's term as supervisor expires. The new board at that point in time can contract with whom it deems necessary," Kaiser said. Kaiser, a Republican, was defeated for re­ election in last week's primary by write-in candidate Brad Carpenter, who attended Monday night's meeting along with more than 40 others. Carpenter is now unop­ posed in the general election. Kaiser’s salary will be reduced now that he is no longer performing the assessor's duties. By a 3-1 vote, the board also agreed with Kaiser's suggestion that his salary should be split on a 2 to 1 basis, with MacKenzie receiving a higher pay in the remaining months of Kaiser’* term. The split will mean that MacKenzie will re­ ceive nearly $1,000 per month during the duration of his contract and Kaiser almost $500 per month. (Figured on an annual ba­ sis, Kaiser said the 2 to 1 split of the base salary would be $11,454.15 for the asses­ sor and $5,654.15 for the supervisor posi­ tion.) "That's the way a lot of townships split it," said Kaiser, who was to sign an agree­ ment to work for the lower wages through the end of his term. Trustee Gary VandeCar, without com­ ment, cast the only dissenting vote on the salary split. The township s tax roll will be prepared by MacKenzie this year and Kaiser noted that "the assessor is under the direction of HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP 10% DISCOUNT ON COMP. INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR DETAILING. DE-TARWG , WASHING , WAXING , BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLYMER SEALANT, VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO, MOTOR CLEANING. COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc. PICKUP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLEJN LOCAL AREA 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E.W. BUSS the supervisor of the township." "...You desperately need someone be­ tween now and the time he (Carpenter officially) gets elected because of the tax roll and because of the time of the year," MacKenzie said before his bid was accepted. "There are so many things that need to be done for next year. If Brad decides that he wants to do the assessing and takes over late November he's going to be in a world of trouble without something done before then. "...I can understand public concern. But. I would like to stress that it doesn't have to be me, MacKenzie said. "I don't need this. You really do need somebody. You must have somebody here if Dave's not going to do it. Somebody's got to do it or you really will be in trouble," said MacKenzie who is certified as a Level II assessor and is in the process of getting Level III certification. Asked after the meeting why attendance was so high at the township meeting, normally attended by only a few residents, Carpenter said, "They were (here) mostly in my defense. They were here because they wanted to make sure that this board did not do something that was going to interrupt the process of me coming into this office. "Because I'm just a citizen, I have no say other than just being a citizen, they wanted to make sure that this board wasn't going to make a decision that wasn't in my favor, assessing work, said that more and more townships have a separate assessor rather than have the supervisor perform both functions. Kaiser's wife Carolyn, also a certified as­ sessor, told the audience that she has helped the supervisor by handing the new con­ struction property assessments "so your supervisor has not been doing this totally, completely alone. He has had help." Carolyn Kaiser, who was paid "about $5 per hour" for the work, said she never re­ ceived more than $1,000 in any given year. One lady in the audience expressed sur­ prise that Kaiser's wife had received pay­ ment for her work, "over and above" the supervisor's salary. "That is entirely up to this board to do that, to have a deputy for any of these (township) officials who sit up here." Kaiser said. "We had our trust in you," a citizen re­ sponded. Carpenter said he will take the assessor's certification test Sept. 19 and expects to be licensed before he begins his term as su­ pervisor. MacKenzie said he would be will­ ing to help Carpenter get started with the assessing duties when he takes office. “The state of Michigan will issue a tem­ porary assessor's certification for six months for the purpose of newly elected supervisors so they can get their education and get their tests," Carpenter said. "By Nov. 20 I should be certified; if not, I can get the temporary...I'm just asking this board to give me the same opportunities that were given my predecessor. When he (Kaiser) came into this office, he wasn't certified either." Barry County Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle, who previously worked in the equalization department and has a Level III Central School Request for Bids Hastings Industrial Incubator Tile & Carpet Replacement The City of Hastings Economic Development Department requests unit price bids for installa­ tion of approximately 4000 sq. ft. of tile and car­ pet at the Hastings Industrial Incubator located at 1035 East State Street. * Scaled bids must be submitted no later than 2:30 p.m. on August 22, 2000. Bid specifica­ tions and proposal forms are available at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, Citv of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Ml 49058. All bids shall be c*earty marked on the outside of the submitted package “Sealed Bid Industrial Incubator Tile & Carpet replacement." Payment based on quantities of material placed. All Ages Are* COENEN FAMILY DAY-CARE 7:00 A.M. Debra L. Cocnen 5:00 P.M. 945-4260 OR Licensed Since 1986 948-2809 616 / 945-5607 NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board ot Rutland Charter adopted Ordinance No 78 at its special meeting held on Aug. st 14.2000. Said Ordinance to become effective eight (■) day. after put*cat>on o< ths note Ordinance No. 79 appears below Interested persons may secure coote, ot said OnSnance at the Rutland Charter Township Hal. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours o( 9 00 am and 300 p m Monday, and Thursdays RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 79 EFFECTIVE EIGHT (8) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION An Ordinance to amend the Rutland Charier Township Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning of certain properties locat­ ed within the Township and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHI­ GAN ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Townsh^ Board of Rutland Charier adopted Ordinance No. 80 at its meeting held on August 9. 2000. Said Ordinance to become effective eight (8) days after publication of this notice. Ordinance No. 80 A. The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the rezoning from the “AG” AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT zoning classification to the “RE” RURAL ESTATES RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT zoning classification of the following described land in Section 27: THAT PART OF W 1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 27-3-9. COM 300 FT S OF NE COR THERE OF FOR POB. TH S 1 425 FT; TH W 320 FT; TH N i .425 FT; TH E 320 FT TO POB. Commonly referred to as Parcel Numbers 08-13-027-003-00 and 08-13-027-011-00 Rezonlng of Property In Land Section 5 B. The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charier Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the rezoning from the “AG" AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT zoning classification to the “R1" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT zoning classification of the follow­ ing described land in Section 5; RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP W 40.33 A OF NW FRL 1/4 SEC 5-3-9, EX THE N 25 ACRES THEREOF. ALSO EX E 29 RDS OF THE S 28 RDS OF THE W 1/2 OF W 1/2 OF NW 1/4 SEC 5. SECTION II SEVERABILITY Should any section, clause or provision of the Ordinance be declared by a Court to be invalid for any reason, such decla­ ration shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the section, clause or provision so declared to be invalid assessor...," Kaiser said after the meeting. When he learned June 10 that be would need surgery this summer, he said he began thinking about 'what are we going to do, what do we want to do, what can we do? There's a lot of thought that goes into it before you come out and talk to somebody else about it," Kaiser said. Regarding the conflict of interest, Kaiser, who did not give details when asked by a citizen during the meeting, said afterwards that Carpenter, his opponent in the August primary election, had filed appeals with the state regarding his property classification and assessments. Because Carpenter was Kaiser's political opponent, Kaiser believes it would be a conflict of interest for him to represent the township during the hearings. "One of them is a classification appeal on the difference between agricultural clas­ sification and residential classification," Kaiser said. ’’The other one is to the Michigan (Tax) Tribunal, which is an as­ sessment value appeal. He (Carpenter) dis­ agrees with the township. He went through the Board of Review in March and there were some changes made then. He didn't think it was enough. His next option is to go to the State Tax Commission on classi­ fication appeals and the Michigan State Tribunal on assessment appeals, and that's what he's chosen to do." During discussion at the meeting, Kaiser. MacKenzie. who also dees assess­ ing in three other townships; and Dennis McKelvey, who also bid for the Carlton with what I was hoping for. I was going to bring an assessor in to work with me any­ way...It's not the trend anymore (to de as­ sessing and serve as supervisor). Supervi­ sor is r. big job in itself. There's a good possibility that we might even continue on and 3:00 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 80 EFFECTIVE EIGHT (8) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION An Ordinance to amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by amending Subsection 19.05 (2) (b) of Article XIX of sari Ordinance; to provide for a penalty; to provide for the severability of any part of sari Ordinance: to establish an effective date and to repeal all other ordinances and parts of THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COU’fTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XDC • SUBSECTION 19JB £21 (b) OF THE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE Subsection 19 05 (2) (b) INSTITUTIONAL of Artide XIX of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is repealed and a new subsection 19.05 (2) (b) is adopted to read as foltows: 19 05 TABLE QF PARKING REQUIREMENTS: 2. INSTITUPONAL b. Churches. Temples or Houses of Worship - One (1) space for each three (3) seats, maximum seating capaci­ ty in the mam unit of worship. ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION REMAIN THE SAME SECTION II PENALTY Any violation of this Ordinance shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00 plus costs and/or confinement in the County Jail for a term not to exceed ninety (90) days. In addi­ tion. the Township specifically reserves the right and shall have the authority to proceed m any court of competent juris­ diction for the purpose of obtaining an injunction, restraining order or other appropriate remedy to compel compliance with this Ordinance SECTION III SEVERABILITY This Ordinance and the various parts, sections, subsec­ tions. provisions, sentences and clauses are several. If any part of this Ordinance is found to be unconstitutional or invalid, it is declared that the remainder of this Ordinance shall be affected thereby SECTION III EFFECTIVE DATE SECTION IV EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING This Ordinance shall take effect (8) days after publication after adoption All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in con­ flict herewith are hereby repealed ORDINANCE ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 wiYsraadF southwest whom ic appears below. Interested persons may secure copies of said Ordinance at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. ordinances m conflict herewith. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I Rezonlng of Property In Lend Section 27 1-800-237-2379 certification, said at the meeting that "As­ sessing is a lot more complex than it used to be. Starting in 1994 when Proposal A passed, it's become a lot more complex. With the new ag laws that have just passed, it's going to get more com­ plex...Even though this township requires a Level 1. the knowledge level that's re­ quired by an assessor has to almost mirror a Level QI now...I guess I agree with Doug that having an assessor on board and work­ ing on the assessments for next year is very important." Carpenter, regarding Monday night’s ac­ tions. said afterwards, "It was right in line and make sure that the salary split was le­ gitimate and things like that," he said. "Nobody really knew what this meeting was going to be about," Carpenter said. "Everybody speculated. It was a little bit different than what I even expected. I didn't know if he was going to resign totally or just resign as assessor. I honestly believe that the items that were on the agenda tonight wouldn't have been on here if it hadn't been for the primary last week. I don't think there would have been any change (in duties) if it went the other way (if Kaiser had won). I'm not saying that this was a vindictive move on his part, but as far as I'm concerned it's going to be good for the township, what we accom­ plished tonight When I come into office. I'm not going to have to worry about whether the assessing is updated," Carpen­ ter said. "It's a ftlief, and it's time for a full time This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after publi­ cation after adoption Ail Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed ROBIN MCKENNA. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616)948 2194 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a petition has been filed with and received by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township for the establishment of an assessment district for the control of aquatic weeds in Algonquin Lake. pursuant to the provisions of Michigan Public Act 116 of 1932 and public Act 188 of 1954. as amended, located within the pro­ posed special assessment district described upon the peti­ tion situated within the Township. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL WEED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 Land and premises fronting and access to Algonquin Lake in Land Sections 1. 2. 3 and 12 as bsted on Schedule A attached to said petition. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has caused to be prepared certain plans and has obtained an estimate for said improvement and has received the same and has passed a resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make such improvement and ten­ tatively designating the special assessment distnct against which the cost of such improvement is to be assessed, as hereinbefore described and has caused said plans and esti­ mate tu be filed with the Township Clerk for public exami­ nation. The total cost is estimated at $41,195.00 which will require a maximum assessment to be levied in the pro­ posed district of $175.00 for each improved lakefront tot or parcel. $50.00 for each improved or unimproved lol without lake frontage (as shown on the Township Tax Roll), with any reduction from the maximum assessment to be made in the same ratio as specified above PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a hearing upon the petition, the improvement and the special assessment district to be established for the assessment and the cost thereof, including any revision, corrections, amendment or change therein, will be held at the Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, withm the Township, commencing at 7:00 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, the twenty-ninth day of August 2000 ALL interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place Robin McKenna. Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2481 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 948-2194 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Douglas Blesch a single man (original mortgagors) to TCF National Bank Successor by merger and or name change to Great Lakes Bancorp. Mortgagee, dated Januay 9.1997, and recorded on January 20.1997 m Uber 683. on Page 292, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUN­ DRED TWO AND 73/100 dollars ($87,702.73). including interest at 8.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby gven that sari mort­ gage w« be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastrgs. Ml. at 1:00 pm., on September 28. 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land in the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of sari Section 31 for place of beginning; thence East 230 feet; thence South 120 feet, thence West 230 feet; thence North 120 feet to beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aoandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated August 17.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-583-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 » Fie 4200018225 Cougars (9/14) �The Hastngs Banner - Thursday. August 17. 2000 - Page 13 Thornapple Manor has new endowment fund The Barry Community Foundation holds 43 different funds and several of the new funds are called organizational endowments. Thornapple Manor, Barry County’s 138-bed medical care facility, is one of the first to participate. Organizational endowments are started by "people who have a genuine interest in the long term stability of any one given orga­ nization," Foundation Executive Director Bonnie Ballinger said. "I had a conversation with (Thomapple Manor Assistant Administrator) Jim (DeYoung) who was looking at being vi­ sionary and saying 30 years from now what’s going to make a difference for Thor­ napple Manor” because the facility can't depend on sufficient state funding any longer and doesn't want to depend solely on taxes, Ballinger said. Consequently, she met with DeYoung. Administrator Lynn Sommerfeld and the Family Independence Agency Board, which governs Thomapple Manor, to set up the organizational endowment fund through the Foundation. "They got very excited about the possi­ bility of having their own organizational fund," Ballinger said, "meaning that all the earnings and interest just are written to Thomapple Manor. Then they use those dollars for either program expenses or for salaries, special projects, or whatever or to repair a furnace. " For instance, 30 years from now, the CARLTON... continued from page 12 with this (a separate assessor) once I’m in office. The salary split issue, we’re going to work on that a little bit" "The only other alternative was for the board not to hire an assessor and force him (Kaiser) to do his duties as supervisor and also chief assessor. They could have forced him to do the assessing for the rest of his term if they wanted to," Carpenter said. Before the votes regarding Kaiser, town­ ship citizen Lynn McConnell asked, "What good is this going to do us as taxpayers and the township in general with you re­ signing now?..." "1 think I stated this a few minutes ago," Kaiser responded. "It didn't impress me. Try it again," said McConnell, who noted that Kaiser's state­ ment about his conflict of interest were "pretty vague." Township citizen Eldon Shellenbarger said Kaiser should continue assessing until the ead of-histerm. tianwtu aui (iuw ovum Later, he added that he believed the su­ pervisor and assessor should be pSd in equal amount of money by perhaps raiding the amount the supervisor receives. "The supervisor also has just as impor­ tant a job as the assessor does also," Shel­ lenbarger said. He asked why the assessor's opening wasn't advertised in local publications to give more people a chance to bid and "save the taxpayers money." Kaiser said the bids were done as "quickly as we could" and were done over the phone. Il was noted that some assessors receive more than $20,000 per year per township. In other business, the Township Board; • Approved an Eagle Scout project sub­ mitted by Donnie Converse to improve the grounds at the township hall and replace the flag pole. All the costs, estimated at $713.83, will be funded by the township. Some donations, such as a picnic table frame and paint for a safety line, will be provided. • Agreed to purchase a $203 window unit air conditioner and to have it permanently mounted in the township hall meeting room. • Decided to seek bids for the cost of re­ painting the building previously used as the township hall. fund could be generating enough income to avoid having another bond issue when equipment needs expensive repair or re­ placement, she said. "I think it's a win-win for a lot of the people. They (Thomapple Manor) had a donor who was very excited about that and started the fund for them," she said. The anonymous donor contributed $11,000 and DeYoung contributed the $1,000 he won in a Jaycee drawing to benefit Thomapple Manor's AB Day Room project (see sepa­ rate story about the project). "The exciting thing about that is the donor said with the predicament that Thor­ napple Manor is in right now, I want 50 percent of that permanently endowed and the other 50 percent 1 want in a spendable piece in case they come to a rough spot and they need $5,000 to meet payroll or some­ thing that they are able to access that $5,000," Ballinger said. ”1 spin mine 50-50 also," DeYoung said, "part as permanent endowment and pan as spendable principle. That's kind of the beauty of the way the fund is set up. You can create this long term piece that can't be touched and will earn interest on an ongo­ ing basis, and yet there is still some por­ tion of this that can be used at our discre­ tion." Thomapple Manor is currently experienc­ ing financial woes as a result of Medicare and Medicaid funding reductions and a lower than normal occupancy rate. In spite of cost cuts of approximately $550,000 Area Korean Conflict veterans will reunite The veterans of the Korean Coaflict from Middleville have planned an open house to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the young men from the area joining the armed services. The open house is scheduled for 1 p.m. Satur­ day, Aug. 26, at the Middleville VFW Hall. The event is being paid for by the veterans with the support of the VFW which has donated the use of the hall. Several of the wives are planning a cold buffet. Veterans from Arizona, Al­ abama and other parts of Michigan will be coming home to Middleville. About 23 veterans were invited to attend the festivities which are taking place during the national recognition of Korean veterans. Veterans arc invited to bring pictures or memorabilia to share. For more in­ formation, call Pat Crans at 945-4745 or Harry Schultz at 795-9897. There are many activities planned in the area on August 26 including the Class of 1950 reunion and the Summerfest in Hastings. The local veterans hope that their friends will be able to stop by the Middleville VFW Hall on Main Street. LEGAL NOTICES Nolic* of Mortgage Foreclosure Sala THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Jerilyn J. Carne, a single woman (original mortgagors) to First Unton Homo Equity Bank. N.A., Mortgagee, dated February 19. 1999. and recorded on March 25, 1999 in Document No. 1027035. Barry County Recurus. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the First Union Nationa! Bank •7 ns successor by consolidation to First Union National bank of North Carolina. Assignee by ah assignment dated March 25. 1999. which was recorded on September 7. 1999. Document No. 1034971, Barry County Records, on which met gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of FORTY THOUSAND THIRTYFOUR AND 78/100 dollars ($40,034 78). includ­ ing interest at 12.200% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m., on August 31. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. Barry County, Michigan, and ari described as: Lots 3 and 29 of Supervisor s Plat o’ Howard Fotot. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Pag3 74. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated July 20. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593-1301 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fi* #200012522 Cougars (8/17) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patrick A Kennedy and Kathy S Kennedy, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Crestar Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 1, 1999. and recorded on July 21. 1999 in Document No. 1032790, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the BankOne. blat>qpal Auombon. Trufeee UQs First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee, Assignee by an assignment dated July 29. 1999, which was recorded on December 20, 1999, in Document No. 1039349. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SIX THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY AND 76/100 dollars ($96,620.76). including interest at 9.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiN be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on September 21, 2000 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 21. Middleville Downs Addition No. 1. according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 5 of plats, on Page 4. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of s^ch sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale ot such sale. Dated: August 10. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200012133 Panthers (9/7) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS Hove on Escape BE FIRE-SAFE • Plan two exits out of each room. • Designate a meeting place outside and take attendance. • Once out, stay out. Prepare and practice fire •scape plans with your family. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 109. which was adopted by the Township Board of Prairieville Township at its meeting held on August 9. 2000. SECTION ORDINANCE NQ. 10T 1. ADOPTION QF SECTION 4.18-1. This section amends Article IV of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance so as to add a new Section 4.18-1 setting forth extensive regulations pertaining to billboards. SECTION II, AMENDMENT QF SECTION 4,20, This section amends Section 4.20 of me Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance so as to add a new Subsection ”G” provid­ ing that no accessory building shall be used as a dwelling except as provided for in Sections 4.3 and 6.0B.3.b SECTION III. AMENDMENT QF SECTION 4,22. This section amends Section 4.22 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance so as to allow decks to project into a required yard area provided that such construction is unroofed and without walls or other continuous enclosures. SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY, The provisions of this Ordinance are severable. SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days following pub’ication after adoption. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. that the full text of the Ordinance has been post­ ed in the Office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the adaress set forth below and that copies of the Ordinance may be purchased or inspected al the office of the Prairieville township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. Normajean Nichols. Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 (616) 623-2664 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE United StoJ.s Piro Administration F»d*rol fm*rg»n<y Managcnwnt Agency http://www.usfa.fema.gov OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: last year. Thomapple Manor posted a net loss of $710,000. County voters, in the Nov. 7 general election, will be xsked to approve 0.85 mills for 10 years to provide funding to help maintain and operate Thor­ napple Manor and acquire "equipment and property" for the facility. The new endowment fund is one of the ways officials are trying to help Thomappie Manor stay financially viable," DeY­ oung said. "Barry Community Foundation is also working with all of its funds at this point and several ocher non-profits to create a le­ gal legacy program here in Barry County, much like what's happening in West Michigan...," Ballinger said. "Folks can give through their wills or bequests or es­ tate planning and through some really cre­ ative gifting they can reduce the piece that they send to Uncle Sam. "First, you take care of your fam­ ily...secondly, think about what local non­ profit organization in your community makes a big difference for you, your fam­ ily. your friends - and Thomapple Manor being one of them," she said. "It's important to remember that this is now an opportunity to leave a gift, through their estate, that truly the gift is never stopped," she said. "Only the interest and earnings are spent." The foundation administers the invest­ ments, accounting and sends acknowledg­ ments to donors. Concerning memorial contributions made through the Foundation, she said, the names are placed on the Foundation's web site and the names arc never removed. "I think that’s one of the reason's people chose the Community Foundation for memorial gifting." To contribute to Thomapple Manor's en­ dowment fund. Ballinger said, donors should make a check payable to Barry Community Foundation and write Thor­ napple Manor Fund on the memo line. "W* put it directly into that fund," she said. Because such a gift goes through the Community Foundation, it qualifies for the special Michigan tax credit. A regular gift to Thomaople Manor wouldn't do that, Ballinger said. NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: that fffe Township Board ol Rutland Charter adopted Ordinance No. 69 at Its meeting held on August 9,2000 Said Ordinance Io become effective thirty (30) days after pub­ lication ol this notice. Ordinance No. 69 appears below Interested persons may secure copies o< sard Ordinance at the Rutland Charier Township Ha*. 2461 Heath Road Hastings Mangan between the hou-s of 9:00 am . and 300 p.m. Mondays and Thu-edays RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP RECREATIONAL TRAM.WAY ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 69 ADOPTED: AUGUST 9, 2000 EFFECTIVE:____________________ An Ordinance to protect the public health, safety and welfare through the regufeaot ot recreabore al trailways by providing delations; providing regulations repairing tradways; providing owner end operator responsibility, providing sanctions: prowding severability, providing lor *w repeal ol ordi­ nances in confect and tor an effective date RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN QffMBS Sectton 1 Oettoffiom Whenever used in this ordnance, the terms in this section have the meaning that blow ■Owner Includes the Me holder, lend contract vendee end lessee ■Recreational Trailway- or trarlway- is a land corridor thal features e trail capable ol eccommodatmg a variety ol public recreational uses upon hich the public a permitted to engage to rectaalional hiking, waking, bicycling and other recreuontf activities and wfech may or may not extend through more than one municipal entity. •Resrdenoal Property-is any real property upon which a single or mumtamily residence or an apartmam building or buildings is located, regardless ol zoning district -Screening- is an opaque separation between toe trailway end abuMy mkhnW property which la mtended-ro IM visual contact between tfe>Ao propertfe, ttrtd siting Impression ol spatial separation. A screen shal be opaque to al seasons of the year. A screen shat be composed ol a hedge, lance, waff. landscape berm, planted vegetation or existing vegetation or a combination thereof which is opaque from toe ground to the height ol at least (6) feet Section II Regulations No Recreational Trailway shall be permitted, used, constructed maintained or extended within Rutland Charter Township except in conformity with the following regulatory provisions A) The portion of a trailway intended for hiking, waking, bcycfcng or otoer travel, shall be paved or covered with compacted gravel or crushed stone. B) No motorized vehicles shall be permined on a trailway with too exception of motorized wheel­ chairs or emergency vehicles. C) No portion of a traitway intended for .vking. waking, bicycling or other travel, shad be located within 50 feet from any residence. Where property that is part of a t railway system is located within 50 feet of a residence, the area shall be screened and/or fenced so that the use of the property located within 50 feet of a residence for hiking, walking, bicycling or otoer travel or recreational pur­ pose is made impossible. D) The trailway owner shal p<ovide screening as defined herein along any portion of the trailway which abuts residential property. Such screening shall be located upon trailway property md shall be placed within six feet of the residential property Uno. Screening consisting of existing vegetation, planted vegetation and topographical characteristics of tho land or a combination thereof shall bo permitted only upon a finding that it satisfies the orient and purpose of limiting visibility of tho tram­ way from a resxlentjaJ property by the Township Board Tho Townsttip Board may consult the Township Planning Commission for advice and vrd assistance in administering this subsection. E) Directional signs shall be permitted along the trailway and shal be constructed out of either stone, wood or metal or a combination thereof. No electrical or neon signs shall be permitted along F) Signs requesting toe trailway users to respect the peace and quwt ot abutting property owners shal be placed at all entrance ways to toe trailway. Said signs shall be constructed out of eitoer stone, wood or metal or a combination thereof. G) Trash receptacles shal be provided and maintained by the traitway owner. No trash receptacle shall be placed within 65 teat of any residential property kne. The trailway owner shall keep the trail­ way and screening dear of refuse and litter. H) The trailway shall not be used after 9:00 p.m. nor before 6:00 a.m., and toe trailway owner shell limit and post toe hours of operation of tiie trailway accordingly Section IH Owner and Qpertoor Responsibility The owner and any operator of a traiway shall ensure that the users of the trailway comply with the regulatory provision-, of this ordinance and shall bo independently responsible for any violations of said regulatory provisions. Section IV Sanctions Any person, firm, association, partnership, corporation or governmental entity who violates any of the provisions ol this Ordinance shall be deemed to be responsible for a municipal civil infraction as defined by Michigan Statute which shall be punishable by a civil fine determined in accordance with the following schedule. - 1st Offense within 3-year period’ 2nd Offense within 3-year period’ 3rd Offense within 3-year period’ 4th Offense within 3-year period’ Minimum Fine $75.00 $150 00 $325.00 $500 00 Maximum Fine $500 00 $500 00 $500 00 $500.00 •Determined on the basts of the date of commission of the offense(s). Additionally, toe violator shall pay costs which may include all expenses, direct and indirect, to which Rutland Charier Town-hip has been put in connection with the municipal civil infraction In no case, however, shall costs ot less than $9 00. In addition, the Township shall have the right to pro­ ceed in any court of competent jurisdiction for the purpose of obtaining an injunction, restraining order, or other appropriate remedy to compel compliance with this Ordinance. Each day that a vio­ lation exists shall constitute a separate offense. StcttaoY Severability The provisions of the within Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable and should any provi­ sion. section or part thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent juris­ diction. such decision shall only affect the particular provision, section or part thereof involved in such decision and shall not affect or invalidate the remainder on such Ordinance which shaH con­ tinue in full force and effect. Section VI Effective Date and Repeal This Ordinance shall taka effecl 30 days after puMcabon AH ordinances or pans ol ordinance, n eonflrct with any ol the provisions or pans ol ordinances in confect with any ol the provisions con­ tained herein are hereby repealed ROBIN McKENNA. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS. Ml 49056 (616) 948-2194 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 17. 2000 Drinking and driving still a problem here //< //; II anlt </ CARPENTER/HELPERS: to $!5/hr & great benefits! Many needed! Training now. Plus, all apprentieships starting! (517)­ 886-5445. T.D.C. DRIVER- additional CDL A drivers needed. Looking for de­ pendable service oriented per­ son wiJi chauffeurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A license. Full-time, part­ time. benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hir­ ing for night/weekends. 248FACTORY/ LINE ASSEM­ BLY: to $14/hr. + great ben­ efits! Will train. Permenant po­ sitions! (517}-886-5445. T.D.C. cm EXPRESS DRIVERS: to$600/wk. + great full benefits! Many training now! All permenant! 401 (K)‘ Start now. (517)-886-5445. T.D.C TELEPHONE OPERATOR: to SlO/hr. - Great phone voice. All shifts needed! Will train! (517)-886-5445. T.D.C. TOOL AND DIE REPAIR. A PROGRESSIVE INTERNA­ TIONAL COMPANY LO­ CATED IN AN ATTRAC­ TIVE WEST MICHIGAN RURAL COMMUNITY HAS AN IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A TOOL AND DIE RE­ PAIRMAN. WE ARE LOOK­ ING FOR AN INDIVIDUAL WITH KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN THE METAL FORMING INDUS­ TRY. DIE MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE WITH PRO­ GRESSIVE AND LINE DIES AND GENERAL MACHIN­ ING SKILLS WILL BE RE­ QUIRED. THIS POSITION OFFERS A CAREER OP­ PORTUNITY WITH AD­ VANCEMENTPOTENTIAL. WE OFFER AN EXCEL­ LENT BENEFITS PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES GAINSHARING. EM­ PLOYER SPONSORED EDUCATION, 401K EM­ PLOYEE STOCK. OWNER­ SHIP PLAN. COMPANY PAID MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE. FOR IMME­ DIATE CONSIDERATION SEND RESUME IN CONFI­ DENCE, INCLUDING WAGE HISTORY TO: BROWN CORPORATION. ROGER VANDERKUYL. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER. BROWN COR­ PORATION OF IONIA, INC. 314 S. STEELE ST. IONIA, MI 48846. EOE. SHIPPING SUPERVISOR. AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIER HAS IMMEDIATE OPEN­ ING FOK A SHIPPING SU­ PERVISOR. THE PREFERED CANDIDATE WILL BE EXPERIENCED IN THE SUPERVISON OF A FAST PACED JUST-IN­ TIME SHIPPING DEPART­ MENT, PREFERABLY IN AN AUTOMOTIVE ENVIROMENT, AND HAVE THE BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS NECESSARY TO SUCCESSFULLY HANDLE AUTOMOTIVE EDI RE­ QUIREMENTS. LOCATED IN AN ATTRACTIVE WEST MICHIGAN RURAL COM­ MUNITY, THIS POSITION OFFERS EXCELLENT GROWTH POTENTIAL TO POSITIONS OF INCREAS­ ING RESPONSIBILITY IN A TEAM ORIENTED PRO­ GRESSIVECOMPANY. WE OFFER AN EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE, WHICH INCLUDES: EM­ PLOYER SPONSORED EDUCATION, PERFOR­ MANCE BONUS, HEALTH AND DENTAL PACKAGE, 401KPLAN. SEND RESUME, IN CONFIDENCE, INCLUD­ ING SALARY HISTORY, TO: ROGER VANDERKUYL, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER. BROWN CORPORATION OF IONIA, INC. 314 S STEELE STREET. IONIA Ml 48846 EOE.__________________ CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: This position is responsible for main­ taining communication with cli­ ent base through telephone con­ tacts, quality control, site visits, assisting in maintaining current business as well as developing new business through the sales process. Priority consideration Ml be given to applicants who meet the following requirement s: 2yn business experience in cus­ tomer service with some sales exposure, proven ability to iden­ tify problems/provide solutions, strong written/ verbal communi­ cation skills, excellent organiza­ tional and time management skills. Competitive wage and benefit package. Computer ex­ perience required, some post sec­ ondary education recommended Industrial knowledge a plus. Please send resume and wage requirements to: Ad #114 c/o pc Reminder P.O. Box 138 Hastings. Ml. 49058 //<7/> Wanted DRIVER CAREER: WEST MICHIGAN C.D.L. Truck Driving School. ‘2-Wcck Pro­ gram ‘Day. Evening & Week­ end classes ‘Placement Assis­ tance ‘Financing as low as $30/ mo. 888-550-4947. SCHOOL JOBS: many types! Need ASAP!! All permenant. Many training now! (517)-886­ 5445. T.D.C. ESTATE SALE: 80 Raikes bear, old and new Beanies and Buddies. 6800 Parmalle RdMiddleville. Thursday and Fri­ tfay__________________________ MULTI-FAMILY SALE Thurs.-Fri- Aug. 17 & 18,9 to 5. 2181 Bachman Rd. Join Wauled GENERAL HOME REMOD­ ELING: textured ceilings, dry­ wall repair. Lyle Burch, 945­ 5741. Sational \ds Recreation 1986 HONDA V-65 Magna, Excellent. 616-367-4462 Miscellaneous GUITAR/BASS LESSONS and minor instrument repair. For appt, call 616-962-2131. For Rent NEW OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE at Southside Plaza in Hastings. 1300 to sq. ft. available. $7.85 per sq. ft. triple net. Pandal Development, 945­ 5073._________________________ STILL RENTING? Let us help you with your drcam home and the down payment. Call loll free 877-665-7324. Belter Choice homes. Wanted WANTED: Arts & crafts, food vendors, antiques & collectibles, farmers market, flea market, etc., for the Alto Fall Festival, Sal.. Sept. 9, 10am-5pm. On the streets, 10x10 space $30, addi­ tional spaces $25. For informa­ tion call Linda (616) 868-6036, READERS: SINCE MANY ADS ARE FROM OUTSIDE THE LOCAL AREA, PLEASE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUYING BEFORE SENDING MONEY. CRAFTERS WANTED FOR CALEDONIA BANDS 2000 SHOW. Nov. 18. Call Barb at 616-891-9587. (aid />/ rii(utk\ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assislant. Call 945-9888. THE SWIFT FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO THANK all friends and family who vis­ ited with Allie Swift and came to the visitation and funeral. Also, a very special thank you to the Barry Community Hospice and Pastor Ward Pierce of Lake Odessa and Life Span for being there for her care both physically and spiritually. Thank you from Johannah Chmielewski and Rob Holter and Fred and Elaine Marcotte.____________________ PERHAPS YOU SENT A LOVELY CARD, Or sat qui­ etly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a funeral spray. If so wc saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words. As any one couid say. Perhaps you were not there at all. Just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you so much whatever the part. The family of Neva Mae Neil. Real Kslalc NEED A NEW 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH HOME but don’t have enough for a down payment. Let us help. Call loll free 877-665­ 7324. Better Choice Homes. Rusincss Services WATER GARDENING: Wa­ ter Lilies & Lotus. Aquatic plants. Goldfish & Koi, liners, pumps, filters. Apol’s Landscap­ ing Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia, 616-698-1030. Open M-F 9:00am-5:30pm; Sat. 9:00am-2:00pm GET YOUR DUCTWORK cleaned before heating season. Can 616-262-7041 or 616-262­ 7042. HASTINGS - A pickup truck driven by Thomas James Carpenter of Middleville was toppled onto its side Friday when Carpenter swerved to avoid being struck by another vehicle changing lanes on South Hanover Street. Michael Charles Maurer, 29, of Hastings told police he saw a vehicle slopped in front of him and when he started to change lanes, he did not see Carpenter's truck Carpenter told police he was in the outside lane and as Maurer cut in front of him, he had to take evasive action to avoid being hit. He moved to the right, hit the shoulder and c’trb and the next thing he knew, he was on his side, police reported. No one was hurt and the incident remains under investigation. Drunken men fight with police PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - Two Delton men were arrested for resisting police and for having open intoxicant, in a motor vehicle when the pair and their Hastings companion were stopped by police Aug. 9. Troopers from the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police reported that they responded to the area of Norris and Pine Lake Ronds after it wu repotted that there was a group of kids lying in the roadway, blocking traffic and attempting to assault motorists. "911 received 12 calls regarding the subjects," said Trooper Sandra Larsen. As Troopers John Hoffmeister and Brad Martin arrived in the area, they stopped a car matching the description of the one the men had apparently been driving. The 24-year-old Delton driver refused a preliminary breath test for alcohol while the 23-year-old Hastings man tested ,17-percent bodily alcohol content He was cited for having open intoxicants in a motor vehicle. The other Delton man is 28 years old. One man had to be sprayed with pepper spray while resisting arrest and another man had to be forcibly removed from the vehicle. All three were lodged in the Barry County Jail. Man survives seuous crash struck the embankments of two private drives and overturned ejecting him from the vehicle through the passenger window. Trooper Sandra Larsen said the car flew 30 feet before coming to rest Opolski was conscious upon Larsen's arrival at the scene of the crash. "He indicated that he was tired and probably fell asleep," said Larsen. "There was no indication of drugs or alcohol." STUMPGRINDING Best rate around. Fully insured. Call 616-765-3450. Troopers Injured rescuing suicidal man I or Sale \nto 1998 BLACK PONTIAC GRAND AM GT: 1 owner, in excellent condition inside & out. Power seats & windows. Char­ coal colored interior. Factory installed sunroof - CD player. $11J00. Call 616-891-7874 for more information._____________ HOME OWNERS’. Credit problems? Wc can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Allied Mortgage Capital Corp 1-800­ 611-3766. No one hurt when cars collide HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: "LOW RATES". HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES!! CALL 616-948­ 4093._________________________ KALKASKA COUNTY: 6.69 beautiful wooded acres adjoin­ ing state land. Short drive to Torch Lake. ORV trail in the immediate area Includes drive­ way, and cleared site. Electric available. $26,900. $500 down, $330/mo. 11% Land Contract. Northern Land Company 1 -800­ 9 6 8 - 3 1 18 . www.northemlandco.com ( oinnuinily Xolice BARRY TOWNSHIP - A Hickory Corners man who has three limes refused to return a jury duty questionnaire, despite the efforts of the Barry County Clerk’s office, has had a contempt of court civil action filed against him. Deputy Clerk Patricia Hanson said. Gerald D. Barber allegedly failed to return a jury questionnaire mailed to his home and refused two subsequent certified letters, Hanson said. A letter sent to Barber explained that the State Jury Law provides that "failing to return the questionnaire within 10 days is punishable by for contempt of court." The miscellaneous civil action was filed by the Barry County Prosecutor's Office on Aug. 7. If Barber still does not comply with the jury law, a warrant could be issued for his arrest and he could either be court ordered to complete the questionnaire or be sentenced to jail. Hanson said her office has sent 116 certified letters, at a price of $3 to $5 each, to potential jurors so far this year for failing to complete and return the questionnaire on time. Only one or two arrest warrants are issued for failure to comply with the jury law in Barry County each year, she said. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - Falling asleep at the wheel may have been the cause of a serious crash Aug. 3 in which Michael Opolski of Hastings was seriously hurt Michigan State Police said Opolski was southbound on M-37 southwest of McCann Road at about 9 a.m. when his vehicle drove straight off 'he shoulder, END OF SUMMER CLEAR­ ANCE SALE. 6 homes left. Reduced $3000-$8000. Call toll free 877-665-7324. Better Choice Homes_______________ THE DESCENDENTS OF STEPHEN AND RACEL HAYWARD/HAYWOOD, who settled in Barry County in 1857, attended their family re­ union Sunday, August 13th at Welcome Woods Campground in Hastings. There was plenty to eat and family members brought each other up to date. A good time was had by all. Those in attendance were: Mr. & Mrs. Ray Eddy, Chatsworth, CA; Mrs. Gerri Howorth, Visalia, CA; Bernita Nesbitt. Robinsonville, MS; Marilynne Topolewski, Avilla, IN; Carolynne McComb, Fort Wayne, IN, and friend Mildred Langdon, Muncie, IN; Joyce Giles, Churubusco, IN; Eliza­ beth Robinson, Ft. Wayne, IN; Frank & Joyce Algate, Goshen, IN; Mr. & Mrs. Walt Hay­ ward, Mr. & Mrs. Ron Luchie and Family, Betty Cooper, Nancy Starr, Jennifer aad Felecia Cooper, Mr. & Mrs. Carole Smith, JIU, Tony & Trent Cole, Mr. & Mrs. Scott Denny & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Warren DeMond, Mr. & Mrs. Ray Orsborn, Mr. Cleo Haywood, Thelma Hook and Mike Hook, Mr. & Mrs. David Demond and Matt Demond, all of Michigan._____________ Jury refusal nets contempt charge HOUSE PLANT CARE SPE­ CIALIST: 30 years experi­ ence. Call 945-9712 & ask for Mary. FOR SALE 1993 ESCORT GT: 5spd manual. AM/FM cas­ sette, air, cruise, 132,000 miles. Very clean. $3,000 OBO. Call after 4pm, 795-2386.__________ GENERAL HOME INSPEC­ TION : NAJLL •10-7094. Lyle Burch, 945-5741. Local law enforcement agencies are step­ ping up enme fighting efforts by focusing extra patrols from the middle of August through the Labor Day weekend. Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer said “We are warning people that there will be zero tolerance for drunk drivers.” Barry County is part of a larger, state­ wide effort to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries through increased enforcement and education programs. The states highest crash counties qualified for special “Opera­ tion Nightcap” funding from the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. In Michigan, almost 40 percent of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol. Despite more than a decade of education and enforcement, drunk and impaired motorists arc still a danger. Driving under the influence can be costly in many different ways. As of Oct. 1, 1999, laws aimed at repeat drunk driving offend­ ers and suspended drivers took effect. The new laws impose tougher sentencing conse­ quences and uniform licensing sanctions, limit access to vehicles, and require manda­ tory substance abuse treatment. Under the new- laws, drivers could face metal license plate confiscation, vehicle immobilization, and ignition interlock requirements following a driver’s license revocation. Substance abuse treatment will be mandatory for drivers convicted of a sec­ ond or subsequent alcohol-related offense and all licensing sanctions will now be imposed by the Secretary of State. As of June 2000, repeat offenders and anyone who co-owns a vehicle with a repeat offender may face registration denial at the Secretary of Stated office. Another critical element of the new laws is that the Secre­ tary of State is prohibited from issuing license plates and titles to repeat offenders. Taking part in this increased enforcement effort arc the Barry County Sheriff, Hast­ ings City Police, Barry Township Police, Prairieville Township Police and the Michi­ gan State Police. POLICE BEAT: CHEVY TRUCK 1964 Four wheel drive. Looks and runs great 5,000 miles on new en­ gine. 600 miles on new trans­ mission. Asking $6,800. OBO. Call 616-945-4505____________ 1986 CHEVEY ASTRO VAN: $600.16ft Try-Hall, outboard boat with trailer, $200. 616­ 948-0397_____________________ 1994 CHEVY CONVERSION VAN, V-6. with power, cruise, tilt, less than 94,000 miles. $8.10000 obo. 616-948-2840 Mobile Homes. REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer. 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604. FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. I-800-672-9604 ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604. $26,900 BUYS YOU A 3 BED­ ROOM 2 B ATH HOME. With a payment of $270 per month Call toll free 877-665-7324, ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. GUN LAKE, MOBILE HOME. 2 BEDROOMS, cen­ tral air, lake access, full side porch $22.700.616-672-7395 Lou Rabaut GR attorney to speak at annual BIE lunch Lou Rabaut, an attorney with the Grand Rapids iaw firm Warner, Norcross & Judd in Grand Rapids, will be guest speaker at the 18th annual Business-In­ dustry-Education (B-I-E) meeting at noon Wednesday, Aug. 23, in the Hastings High School cafeteria. The meeting is co-sponsored by the Hastings Area School System and the Barry County Area Chamber of Com­ merce. All residents of the community are welcome to attend the event. Warner, Norcross & Judd specializes in employment law. Rabaut is a frequent writer and speaker about such topics as business leadership, dealing with diffi­ cult employees, and workplace violence. He is a board member of the Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation and the Franciscan Life Process Center. He is a high school hockey coach and served as the president of the Grand Rapids Amateur Hockey Association and as chairperson of the Grand Rapids City Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Rabaut's wife, Lynn, is a member of the Grand Rapids City Commission. The annual B-I-E meeting has served as the official "school-community kick­ off’ of the new school year for the past 17 years, and presents the opportunity for the community’s residents and school staff members to focus on how to work together for the benefit of the communi­ ty's young people. Lunch will be served at the meeting, so the price of admission is $6 per per­ son. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or in advance at the administration office of the Hastings Area School Sys­ tem. the Hastings High School office, the Chamber of Commerce office, and the offices of J-Ad Graphics and WBCH Radio. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A 30-year-old man who attempted to commit suicide by hanging it instead facing a jail sentence for allegedly biting one trooper, kicking another trooper and a deputy and striking yet .mother trooper Monday. Two of the officers were treated for minor injuries. According to the Michigan State Police, officers responded to the man's home after a suicide note was found by his mother. The intoxicated man became combative when the officers attempted to take the man into protective custody for treatment and the officers were hurt trying to restrain the man. troopers said. Deputy Rob Horrmann and Trooper Greg Hubers were kicked in the chest by the man. who is a third-degree black belt in karate. Trooper John Hoffmeister suffered a bile wound which broke the skin and Trooper Dan Cook suffered a cut above his right eye. "They had to spray him with pepper spray and it had no effect," said Trooper Sandra Larsen. "They had to tie his legs together to transport him to jail." The man had been released from a 24-hour mental health treatment facility the day before the incident occurred and was reportedly despondent that he has no insurance. Police are seeking a four-count arrest warrant on charges of felony resisting and obstructing police. The man voluntarily provided a blood sample to be tested as a result of the bite to Trooper Hoffmeister. Boy has broken neck, not spinal Injury HOPE TOWNSHIP - An 8-year-old Cloverdale Lake resident suffered a broken neck Aug. 9 when he reportedly dived into 1.5-feet of water from a dock four feet above the water, according to Sgt. Bill Johnson of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department's Marine Division. Johnson said Jeremiah Chadderdon was taken to Borgess Medical Center where be was admitted to the intensive care unit with a broken neck and head injuries. Johnson reported that Chadderdon did not suffer a spinal cord injury in the mishap. Driver has .30 bodily alcohol content RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - The Barry County Sheriffs Department was able to get a drunk driver with a .30 bodily alcohol content - three times the legal limit - off the road Aug. 6. Deputy Dave DcMaagd was dispatched to look for the driver after a gas station attendant reported that the man had just driven away from the South M-43 station. DcMaagd saw a vehicle fitting the description westbound on M-179 near Kellogg Community College driving onto the shoulder of the roadway, over the fog line. The 32-ycar-old man was arrested for third offense drunk driving and for driving with a revoked license. Father chokes son, resists arrest ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A 47-ycar-old Sam's Landing man is facing charges of resisting and obstructing police and domestic assault for allegedly grabbing his 12-year-old son by the throat and lifting him off the floor. The man is also accused of pushing the boy into a wall three to four times. As police tried to arrest the man, he told police he was simply disciplining the boy and told the Michigan State Police Trooper to "go to hell." The trooper "flopped” the man onto the ground to make the arrest, police said. The man has a history of domestic violence and resisting police, troopers said. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 17. 2000 - Page 15 Grand River Big Band to play in Lake Odessa Fire destroys Pleasant Lake trailer home A Pleasant Lake trailer used as a summer rental unit was destroyed by fire last Wednesday evening. Barry-PrairievilleHope Fire Department Chief Mart Payne said at the scene that the cause of the fire was unknown and that though the trailer was rented, it was unoccupied at the time the Waze was discovered. Neighbors at the scene reported hearing small explosions prior to the fire being discovered. Here, firefighters allow escaping propane gas to bum off while extinguishing the blaze Heritage Days celebration set for Sept. 8-9 in Middleville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Heritage Days Committee is in the last three weeks of planning for the annual festival Friday and Saturday, Sept. 8 and 9. Last-minute acts are being added to the entertainment lineup, "Art in the Park" is attracting local artists with a place to show their creations, the parade lineup is getting more solid-, three-on-three basketball and volleyball will call on area wide athletic talents, and the trophies are on order for the car show. This year the festival will focus on two locations. There will be entertainment (downtown on Friday night starting at 6 p.m. J ‘,fl’ nrvi 5vsr* ''Rfn Iwrfw • u rival goers will be able to take advantage of the delectable food offered by downtown restaurants. On Saturday, downtown events begin with the traditional pancake breakfast at the United Methodist Church. "Art in the Park" booths open at 10:30 and entertain­ ment begins at noon. Parade lineup begins at 9 a.m. behind the McFall gymnasium. The parade will step off down West Main Street at 10 a.m. The parade ends at the high school. Tractors have signed up for the tractor pull. Volleyball will take place between Page and the tractor pull. The basketball competition, sponsored bfr rtib Hrsi Biprisr Church Higfi StSool ' Volunteers are still needed to make this year's festival a success. Cheryl and Ray Peters are committed to working on the festival for another year and they said they hope to hear from residents who might be willing to help with this year's festival and then lead a committee for next year. , For information about "Art in the Park," call 795-1071. Andrea Ziebarth will return calls as soon as possible. Road construction will be going on, but should not interfere with the festival. Fes- Youth Staff, will begin at 1 p.m. by the basketball hoops st Page. Application forms are available at the First Baptist Church from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. MondayFriday. Cost is $28 per team. the next three Tuesdays, Aug. 22 and 29 and Sept. 5. Meetings are held at Carve th Village at 7 p.m. For more information call Cheryl or Ray Peters at 795-4972. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. Is a debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any information obtained will be u»*d for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DENICE M COUNT to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS. HOME ADMINISTRATION. U.S DEPT OF AGRICUL­ TURE now known as USDA. RURAL DEVELOP­ MENT Mortgagee, dated November 4, 1994. and recorded on November 7. 1994. in Uber 618. on page 572. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ninety eight thousand six hundred sixty and 65/100 Dollars ($98,660 65). including interest at 8 000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute m such case made and approved, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue. a» the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m. on August 31.2000. Said premises are situated in CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. Mch>gan and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE E LINE OF SECTION 30. TOWN 4 N. RANGE 9 W. DIS­ TANT 860 00 FEET S OF E 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION. THENCE ALONG SAID E UNE 200 FEET; THENCE W AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID LINE 218 FEET; THENCE N PARALLEL TO SAID E SECTION UNE 200 FEET; THENCE E TO POINT OF BEGINNING ' The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such a'e Dated July 27. 2000 USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT, Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009 6616 (8/17) i...in need of QUALITY PRINTING? Let us Give You A Quote. J-Ad Graphics north Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 The Lake Odessa Village Park will be a swinging place Saturday, evening, Aug. 26, as the Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission will sponsor a free concert with the Grand River Big Band. There also will be a surprise visit from the mysterious "Lake O Louie.” The evening will start with a chicken barbecue served by the Lake Odessa Fire Department from 5 to 7 p.m. The chicken dinner with all the fixins' is $6 for adults and $3.50 for children. Tickets for the dinner can be purchased in advance from any Lake Odessa firefighter or at the dinner. The Grand River Big Band then will perform its swinging music. The group is an ensemble of the Grand Rapids Sym­ phonic Band that was formed in May 1991 to present an example of the swing era music for one of the Grand Rapids Symphonic Band's concerts during the 1990-91 season. The group rehearsed for only six numbers for the concert perfor­ mance, but enjoyed it so much that sev­ eral members discussed the possibility of keeping the group together to perform as a fund raising activity for the larger con­ cert band. The Grand River Big Band has a reper­ toire of more than 200 songs from the 1930s to the 1970s and includes both in­ strumental and vocal numbers of the Big Band Era. Each program features wellknown area vocalist Carol Bronson. The Grand River Big Band regularly performs the music made popular by the masters of the "Big Band," Herman Miller, Woody Herman and Count Basie. The Grand River Big Band is under the direction of Chris R. Hansen and man­ aged by Kris McKay. Besides the Grand River Big Band, the Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission will present free swing dance instruction by the professionals at Silvestro's Ball Room Dance Studio in Grand Rapids. Patty and Frank Silvestro have been teaching ballroom dancing for 30 years. Pally is a former All-American Dance Champion (five states and Canada). Sil­ vestro's Dance Studio professionals will share their expertise in ballroom, country and Latin dance. Silvestro's Dance Studio has provided instruction for a wide variety of corporate events for D&W Foods, and Gantos, as well as a number of other corporation in the greater Grand Rapids area. The Arts Commission is able to pre­ sent the band's performance with the support of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs mini grant program Charge for hitting daughter possible HASTINGS - Charges are pending against a Hastings woman who allegedly struck her daughter in the face several times for refusing to obey an order Sunday. The woman told police that after her daughter refused to put something away, she cocked her arm back as if she was going to hit the woman, telling her to get out of her face, police reported. Police said the woman said she thought her daughter was going to hit her so she struck the girl three to four rimes in the face. The father told police that he daughter was "very mouthy" toward him, too, and that he slapped her across the face for discipline after the altercation between her and his wife. The matter has been turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor's office for review. Use toe BANNER 1 CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work. etc. Call...945-9554. Sign up for the parade by calling 795­ 7326. Floats are especially welcome. This year's Miss Middleville, Samantha Vandersloot, and her court will be part of the pa- .<3 ST?*' r>W4.4.| Days Committee will rr?ei YHASNKrj .HAJM NOTICE A public hearing is scheduled tor 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 28. 2000 at Hope Township Hall. The public hearing is tor the consideration of turn­ ing Harrington Road between Beechwood and Lakeview (Section 33, Hope Township) into a one-way street. The proposed change would involve new signing, but not new road construc­ tion. Your comments tor or against are welcome. ■ in Just f (one) Hour Flatt ■ ★ Become a non-smoker tonight! I ★ Without stress or weight gain! । * Experience hypnosis-plus for success! Monday, August 28. 2000 WRITTEN 700 - BOO p.m. GUARANTEE' Registration at the door at 6:30 ..... la E (leave your cigarettes al trie Poor) 128 S. Jefferson, Downtown Hastings Paul. Simion and Effie Our beautiful family With mom and dad Have an announcement glad The addition of Isaiah Jeffrey! Baby boy. born July 29”*. 9 lbs. Parents are Julie and Jeff Guenther. Grandparents are Richard & Joyce Guenther, Pete & Sandy Krystinlak and Joe & Karen Daniel. QA/c rove gou^, v9sn(njh! INCREDIBLE For more rrformabon (616) 637-2231 SAFETY SUPERVISOR/WEIGHMASTER The Barry County Road Commission has an open­ ing for a part-time safety supervisor/weighmastcr. A safety and or law enforcement background is pre­ ferred. The position is part time, up to 38 hours per week. Please submit resumes to the Barry County Road Commission by August 31st. The Road Commission is located at 1725 West M-43 Highway. Hastings. MI (behind FlexFAB on M37/M-43). An equal opportunity employer. ‘Even at Thirty, A She’i SU11 I Kinds’ Nerdy!* \j NATURAL WEIGHT LOSS NUTRITION AND ENERGY PRODUCTS < HAPPY BIRTHDAY,■ SHELLEY LYNN > HENDRICK Call DeWayta at: 516-945-0671 Advertise in the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS! Call 945-9554 Angu.t 13. 1970 Love—Sara Ann, Steven, Mom, Laura, Bill, Joe, Toni, Casey and Shari. Thank You Area Merchants The associates at Bliss Clearing Niagara wish to thank the following area merchants tor their generous contributions made to the Picnic Drawing on July 29th. Your generosity contributed to the picnic’s success AREA MERCHANTS: • • • • • • • Aition Vending Bosley Pharmacy County Seat Lounge Felpausch Good Time Pizza Hastings Ffcurr Shop Hastings 4 The County of Barry is requesting bids for snowplowing tor the toOowing County owned parking lots: 1) South Courthouse lot (located on West Court Street behind the Historic Courthouse). 2) Southeast comer lot (locat­ ed at the corner of Broadway and West Court Street). 3) Courts & Law tot Building (located at 220 W. 'xxnt Street), 4) the ramp behind the Courts & Law Building. 5) the old City Hall tot (located at the comer of State Street and Broadway), 6) the Wren lot (located at the northeast corner of Church and Apple Street). 7) the Health Department tot (located at the southwest corner of Jefferson and Center Street), and 8) the alley between Broadway and Park Street. The contract peri­ od will be for one year commencing November 1.2000. The closing date for bids is Wednesday. September 13, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. Additional specifications are con­ tained in the Invitation to Bid. To obtain a copy, please call the Barry County Administrator's Office at (616) 945-1415.’ • • • • • • • Thank you very mUCfl-- Hearts Desire Iron hge Safety Shoes Jonny Conoon's BLISS Mills Landing CUEARINQ Phil's Pizzeria Staffmark NIAGARA Weyco Red Tab Denim Jeans $29.99 Regularly $35 c;liks West State St. �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 17. 2000 Chamber, police now giving free gun locks by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A nationwide effort to prevent injury and death by accidental shooting has ar­ rived in listings, thanks to retired police office’ rry Cushman. In _jgh Project HomcSafe, Cushman has seen to it thal the Hastings City Po­ lice Department, the Barry County Sher­ iffs Department and the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce have 1.000 free gun locks to give away to Barry County residents. The cost is covered by firearms manu­ facturers which contribute 1 percent of their sales to the Hunting and Shooting Sports Heritage Fund. "If we can save one life, the program will be priceless," said Cushman. Citizens can obtain the gun cable locks when they apply for their handgun purchase registrations at either the Sher­ iffs Department or the Hastings City Po­ lice Department. "If they don't have a lock, we'll issue one." said Sheriff Steve DeBoer. "That's our plan as well.” said Deputy City Police Chief Mike Leedy. "And, any Hastings resident who has registered with our agency can come to our de­ partment and we'll issue them a gun lock." The locks also may be picked up free of charge at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce office in down­ town Hastings. Firearms accidents have rarely oc­ curred in Barry County, according to the police officials, who hope the free gun locks will reduce that risk even more. "Wc haven't had any recently, but from time to time, there will be an acci­ dental shooting.” said Leedy. DeBoer also could not recall a recent accidental shooting, but said he wifi never forget an incident in Ionia County where he once worked as a trooper with the Michigan State Police. "Some kids were having a picnic and one ran into the office and found a gm and one got shot." he said. This sort of thing will prevent lhat." Cable locks such as these are being given away by the Hasting City Police De­ partment and the Barry County Sheriff's Department as citizens obtain handgun purchase registrations. They are also available at the Barry County Chamber of Commerce office in downtown Hastings. Cushman also recalled investigating more than one fatal accidental shooting during his police career in Kalamazoo "When I spoke to Kiwanis I told them about a 14-year-old girl who shot her ex­ boyfriend and killed him," he said. "She should never have had a gun. There was another, too, where an 8-year-old girl was killed by a 10-year-old who got a gun out of his dad's sock drawer." According to Leedy, children often do noi comprehend the danger a firearm can pose. The All New Pontiac Aztek LEGAL NOTICES You've never seen anything like it before because there’s never been anything like it before. Aztek has been uniquely designed to keep up with your life, your style and the way you drive. It's the world’s first sport recreation vehicle. Synopsis ot ths Regular Meeting of ths Johnstown Township Board August 9, 2000 All Board Members and 18 guests present. Approved agenda, treasurer's report and min­ utes at previous meetng Approved 2 probationary firemen for one year Contract with Assessor approved. Approved payment of vouchers June Doster Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Earl (8/17) V PONTIAC DRIVING FXCITEAAENT . " ■IB D I d C 1I CQ i CM J l) /V V . 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SEAT 98 OLDS 88 IS S ’5,995 95 CHEVY SHORTBOX SPORTSIDE 97 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE 98 FORD RANGER SPLASH 350 5 SPEED SILVERADO OHLY 65 000 MLES SHARP! POWER WINDOWS/ LOCKS. A/C. TXT. CRUSE. AUTOMATIC 5 SPEED.CO WHEELS. SUOER. BED IHER STtEUMC. POWER WWOOWS/IOCKS .12,995 94 GMC 1500 4X4 350 LOADED LOW MILES EXCELLENT CONDITION "They think it’s a toy," Leedy said. "They don't realize the damage a gun will do." Project HomcSafe has grown into the nation's most far-reaching firearms safety program, with more than 200 municipali­ ties and counties, including 23 state cap­ ital cities, signing on to distribute safety education kits that include a gun locking device to their community residents. "Project HomcSafe was created to reach out to non-traditional gun owners in urban and suburban areas because we believe that's where our safety messages are most needed and lhal’s where wc can reach the most people with these impor­ tant messages." said Doug Painter, the National Shooting Sports Foundation's executive director. "The responsibility for safe handling and storage applies to all firearms owners, however, and we have welcomed all communities, both large and small, who want to partner with Pro­ ject HomeSafe.” To date. Project HomeSafe has shipped 60,000 safety kits; the program expects to deliver 400,000 safety kits to partnering cities and counties this year, and one million safety kits over the next three years. Cushman hopes to continue the pro­ gram locally even after the first 1,000 locks are gone. According to Project HomeSafe, cor­ porate sponsorships "will ensure that Pro­ ject HomeSafe is not a 'one-shot' pro­ gram." For more information on the program, visit www.projecthomesafe.org on the world wide web. AIR. PEWTER. SOLD HERE NEW ICE OF WARRANTY 2000 BUICK CENTURY V-6. SPLIT BENCH 95 CADILLAC DEVILLE LEATHER. FULLY LOADED LOW MLES GORGEOUS „’14,995 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing for the following Special Use Permits: CASE NUMBER SP 22 2000 Paul end Mabie Marshall LOCATION At 7120 Marsh Road, on the west side between 9 mile and Canterbury Trail in Section 20 of Orangeville Township. PURPOSE: Requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a sawmil m the AR zoning district. Meeting Date: August 28. 2000. Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 220 West Court St.. Hastngs. Ml Srte inspections of the above described prop­ erties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or taxed to 948-4820 The special use applications Eje available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W State St. Hastxigs. Ml 49058 dur­ ing the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday-Friday. Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further informa­ tion. The County of Barry wHI provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meetmg/hearmg upon ten days notice to the County of Barry. 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DUAL A*C & HEAT NEW OVER $41,000 • J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 • � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-08-24.pdf 71baac312db4147d3d54eba79a3ab8f0 PDF Text Text County OKs garage for adult care Honest girls return money See Story on Page 2 ‘Pigskin Picks9 routine returns See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER F trio i UNGS THURSDAY, AUGUST L«, 2000 VOLUME 147, NO. 34 News Briefs: City, Rutland settle lawsuit by Shelly Sulser ’First Friday* moved to Sept. 8 The next First Fndiy forum will have to be moved to the second Fri­ day of September. Host Jim Pino said that because the fust Friday of next month (Sept. 1) will be on the day that starts the Labor Day weekend celebration, the next monthly program will be rescheduled to Friday, Sept. 8. Pino said the change is more likely to Staff Writer A lawsuit against the City of Hastings by Rutland Charter Township over sewer extension filed two years ago was dis­ missed in Barry County Circuit Court Wednesday when both parties agreed to a settlement. According to the agreement, the City of Hastings will abide by a 1992 Wastewater Service Agreement that re­ quires the city to provide a maximum of 100,000 gallons sewer service per day, on a 30-day average, to a newly speci­ fied service district within the township. That district includes service to proper­ ties along West M-43 Highway from Cook Road to Tanner Lake Road and along West Green Street to a section of Heath Road behind Wal-Mart. Future customers within the district will be as­ sessed a user fee double what city cus­ tomers pay. "This is something we've been asking for," said Rutland Charter Township Su­ pervisor Robert Edwards. "As far as we're concerned, we didn't have to compro­ mise except for a couple of parcels, but we're not going to jeopardize serving the majority of people ever that." Edwards said the agreement makes it possible to service 90 percent of the give local residents a better chance to attend. So the forum, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Commit­ tee, will be held at noon Sept. 8, at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of 'Green and Jefferson streets in Hast­ Matthew township's business district Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield Abel, an attorney from West Bloom­ field. whd.ll the Gremt Party eandi- said a major snag between the two municipalitiei In reach!r? igreement in the date lor U.S. Senate against Demo­ crat Debbie Stabenow and Republi­ past was a lack of a defined service dis­ trict. \ can Spence Abraham. Abel is ex­ pected to talk about his campaign. U.S. presidential candidate Ralph Nader and the Green Party's impact "The contract states that the township and the city will jointly agree on a dis­ trict," said Mansfield. "The district was never established that we both agreed on American politics this year. on.” Existing Rutland Township customers of city sewer were serviced because they had been specified in a Department of ings. The speaker will be Chamber plans business lunch The Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce will have a "Chamber Business Luncheon" at noon today (Thursday. Aug. 24) the lower level of the Felpausch Food Center in Hastings. It will be a Dutch treat buffet lunch. A program on plans for a new community center, which will be proposed in a special election Sept. 11, will be presented by Tammy Pennington, Carl Schoessel and Saxons Scrimmage Saxons in Soccer... The Hastings High School soccer program held its alumni games last Saturday night at Johnson Field. The girls played their first game between current players and alumni athletes, while the boys battled it out in a third annual contest. In the photo, 2000 graduate Sam Stafford eludes the defense of a Saxon defender and boot one toward the goal. For information on the results of the games and photos from the event, see the sports pages of today's Hastings Banner. Environmental Quality Act 98 permit, which defines system improvements and customers. "We had never established the limits of the district to be served," Mansfield said. "They had wanted us to service specific other customers and it wasn’t de­ fined, 'where are we going to stop? The permit says, 'you can improve your sys­ tem for this capacity, but no more and they had asked for connections outside that permit." See LAWSUIT, continued page 12 Local fire officer battles Idaho wildfires by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Barry County resident and five-county D.N.R. fire officer Dave Desjardin admit­ ted Wednesday he gets an adrenaline rush from battling the big ones "Absolutely," he said enthusiastically. "It's better than sitting in the office doing paperwork." That's why he volunteered his services to the stale of Idaho as part of the West­ ern Fire Cruise which has been engaged in a war with wildfires since July 17. Desjardin returned early Tuesday from a 16-day stint working alongside the 3rd and 5th Battalions of the Marines from Camp Pendleton as part of a "strike team" providing protection for the Flamin-go Hot Shots team from Oregon. "I wen! for the experience of working with a fire that size and it has a tendency to sharpen your skills," said Desjardin, who is in charge of wildfire protection for He was joined in his effort by Mike Pine, fire officer for Allegan, Berrien, Van Buren and Ottawa counties as part of team charged with the task of providing protection for crews lighting "backfires." The 100-mile wide fire is located just north of Salmon, Idaho, he said. Desjardin and Pine were able to take along the Hummer vehicles which they f use locally to fight woods, field and wild­ fires. "We ran initial attack on the lighting strikes and provided protection tor the burnout crew," he said. "They would light backfires and we would take care of any spots that flared up across the line." Desjardin said he worked mostly during the day. "Our shortest day was 12 hours and our longest was 16 1/2 hours," he said. "We'd get one hour in the morning to eat and get dressed and we'd get one hour at night to clean up and get some sleep." Sl Joseph counties. Summerfest annual celebration this weekend Maple Valley still on MEA list The Maple Valley School District remains on the Michigan Education Association's "critical list." along with eight others in the state, for by Rebecca Lukasiewicz Staff Writer Activities and entertainment for all ages will be the focus of the 23rd annual .Summerfest celebration in Hastings Friday those without labor agreements as the academic year begins. Maple Valley's 92 teachers have been working under the terms of their old contract since June 30, through Sunday, Aug. 25-27. Mike Hallifax, chairman of the Sum­ 1999, when it expired. Negotiations merfest Executive Board, said the event will have "the same format, same sporting events" as previous years, but new this have not been successful and a me­ diator has been called in. The school district's support staff, which includes 77 members, also year will a skydiving exhibition. At Fish Hatchery Park, there will be "stage entertainment, an Elks food tent, all sporting events are held down there and the hot air balloon will be there," Halifax said. nave been without a new contract since June 30, 1999. Maple Valley has an estimated 1,500 students enrolled. The other districts on the MEA's critical list are Bay Arenac Interme­ diate School District, Gogebic Community College, Kenowa Hills, Mid-Michigan Community College. Oakland County Technical Center, Ann Arbor. Walled Lake and Whit­ Summerfest officials arc "working with a police officer and the city to work [on the parking situation], but we haven't (solved it] as of yet. "There will be a community stage at the Presbyterian Church," he said, which will be an attraction for patrons. The car show, held on Main Street throughout the day Sunday, is causing "Sundays to become our biggest day," Hallifax explained. "All we can do is pray for the good weather. We’ve been lucky these past few more Lake. School districts are added to the MEA's critical list when collective bargaining is deemed stalled, pro­ tracted or unproductive. (Additional) (appear on page 2) Dave Desjardin returned Tuesday from helping to fight wildfires in Idaho and hopes to return in two weeks. A resident of Cloverdale, he is the Department of Natural Resources fire officer for Barry, Calhoun, Branch, St. Joseph and Kalamzoo counties stationed at the Yankee Springs field office. Barry, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Branch and David Storms. News Briefs PRICE 50- Waiting tor Summerfest's grand parade is always full of eager expectation. In this file photo, Randy. Sidney and Arlie DeYoung found that munching on candy apples helped whittle the time away. Hastings' Summertest. packed with activities and entertainment, takes place Friday through Sunday. (Photo by Ruth Zachary) years. There really are not too many changes this year," Hallifax concluded. Daily events will include the arts and craft show that runs Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Other events to look forward to this weekend arc the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce's annual sponge throw. Bob's Gun & Tackle open house and 38th an­ niversary celebration and the Elks tent Friday and Saturday at Fish Hatchery Park, serving food and beer. Summerfest is sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. Friday Activities will begin at 11 a.m. with the opening of the arts and crafts show on the courthouse lawn downtown, as well as the food concessions. Softball will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Fish Hatchery Park, followed by a show of Riverview Balloons Hot air balloons in the soccer field from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Also beginning at 7:30 will be the Traveler's Band at the Elks tent. At 8 p.m. the Bull Masters' Bull-A-Thon will be held at the Barry County Expo Center. Entertainment will be on stage throughout the day on the courthouse lawn Friday, beginning with Nashville Five Plus at noon, followed by Hilary Appleby on the cello from 2-4 p.m. and closing with Matthew s House on stage at 4 p.m. The downtown area entertainment will be from 5 to 9 p.m. on the Community Court Stage downtown. Saturday As always, it will be a very full day of activities, beginning at 8 a.m. with the Jaycees Summerfest Fishing Contest, a softball game and J-Ad Graphics 3x3 Basketball Tournament at Fish Hatchery Park. "Breakfast Plus," sponsored by the Moose Lodge to benefit the Child Abuse See SUMMERFEST, cont. page 2 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 24. 2000 Mary Vliek named Pleasantview principal Mary Vliek, a Reading Recovery teacher­ leader and Title I program teacher in the Hastings area schools, has been named new principal of Pleasantview Elementary. Vliek replaces Jerry Mueller, who left the Hastings school district to become principal at Lee Elementary School in the Thornapple Kellogg school district. Vliek has been a Reading Recovery and Title I teacher since 1990. Prior to that she was a classroom and reading teacher in both /Kote... NEWS aRIEFS Blood drive set in Middleville The American Red Cross of West Central Michigan has announced that a blood drive will take place in Barry County next week. The blood bank will be held Tues­ day. Aug. 29. from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Thomapple Township Hall. 200 East Main, Middleville. To be an eligible blood donor, one must be in reasonably good health, weigh 110 pounds or more, and be at least 17 years of age. (There is no upper age limit) Donors also must not have given blood within the pre­ vious 56 days. Hastings and Maple Valley. In addition to her teaching responsibili­ ties. Vliek is a Michigan Progress Profile Trainer, has been an officer for the Reading Recovery Council of Michigan, has served on several Michigan Department of Education committees, has made numerous presentations on reading both throughout the state and nationally, and has partici­ pated on several curriculum committees. She earned her bachelor of science degree Dems convention will be Saturday The Barry County Democratic Convention will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. Aug. 26, at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson Street in Hastings. Grief recovery series planned Barry Community Hospice will of­ fer a five-week grief recovery series, from Sept. 14 to Oct. 12. The programs, which are geared to anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one recently, will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the five con­ secutive Thursday evenings at the hospice office. 450 Meadow Run. Hastings. Grief recovery combined learning about the grieving process with a chance to openly discuss feel­ ings in a safe environment. There is no charge for the program. For more information or to regis­ ter, call the Barry Community Hos­ pice Bereavement Department at 948-8452 or 1-800-254-5939. Fireworks set at Summerfest Fireworks will light up the skies above Fish Hatchery Park as a new attraction, beginning at 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, to help close out this year's Sumtnerfest activities in Hastings. Melrose Pyrotechnics will handle the display. The company has been in the business for more than 100 yean and has done displays for the Taste of Chicago, the Texi Rangers stadium and the Democratic Na­ tional Convention. The fireworks will follow the mu­ sic of Mike Deasy Saturday evening, the 26th. Chorus to sing for Whitecaps Non-resident fees for library resume The Hastings Public Library will resume charging an annual fee to non-residents. The library's service area, which allows residents free use, includes the City of Hastings aad Hastings and Rutland townships. The latter two approved I.6-milT levies in the Aug. 8 pri’.nary election to assure in­ clusion in the service area. Non-resident fees will be $80 per household. Those who have cords with the Freeport. Thomapple Kel­ logg Community and Spindler li­ braries are part of the Lakeland Co­ operative. therefore, their cards will be honored in Hastings. The library suspended the annual * user fees, beginning in June 1998, in The Lakewood Area Choral Soci­ ety has several performances in the upcoming weeks. The society once again sing the National Anthem for an effort :o introduce its services to everyone in Barry County. the West Michigan Whitecaps at Old Kent Park in Grand Rapids on Saturday. Aug. 26. The choral society also wiC be host for a Europe 2000 reunion bar­ becue Saturday Sept. 9. On Saturday Sept. 16, the choir members will be recording their sec­ ond CD, titled "An Evening at the Pops." The last concert of th: season will be the fall pops concert on Saturday Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m. at Lakewood United Methodist Church on M-50. Tickets for the concert will be available at the door or from choral society members. Legion leader is steak fry guest United Way hikes goal for campaign The Barry Area United Way cam­ paign for 2000 has set a goal of $475,000 this fall, up $15,000 or 3 percent from 1999. Co-chairs of the drive this year are Mark Kolanowski of City Bank and Marie Dreisbach of Dreisbach Olds, Pontiac-GMC. The Barry Area United Way now is countywide and provides funding to 21 non-profit agencies in local communities. The annual campaign kick-off breakfast is set for 8 a.m. Thursday. Sept. 14. at the Barry Expo Center, followed by a special Day of Caring, in which participants will report to work for a half day as volunteers for some of the benefiting agencies. Pacesetters for this year's cam­ paigns will be Hastings Mutual In­ surance, National Bank of Hastings, Felpausch, United Way agencies and the United Way Board of Direc­ tors. Other special fund-raising events also are planned during the annual drive. For more information, call Lani Forbes or Saran Woodward at 945­ 4010. Mary Vliek in English and clcmcn’ary education from the University of Michigan, and has two State Commander Kenneth Dit- teeber will be the special guest Tuesday, Sept. 12. for the local American Legion post's 55th annual “Commanders Steak Fry ” Dittenber. of St. Charles. Mich., will install newly elected Post 45 Commander John Barnett, who is succeeding current Commander George Ulrich. Social hour will be at 6 p.m. and dinner will be at 7. Installation will follow. For dinner reservations, call 945­ 4973. Hoekstra begins his 5th campaign master's degrees from Western Michigan University, one in reading and one in edu­ cational leadership. SUMMERFEST, from page I Council, also will begin at 8 a.m. and will be held downtown at the Moose Lodge. Beginning at 9 a.m., the Jaycees Kid Care ID station will be set up at the west pavilion of Fish Hatchery and the Co-Ed Volleyball games will start. The Fun Run will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Hastings Middle School east parking lot. A free Climbing Tower, offered by the Barry County YMCA, will be available in front of the Hastings Public Library, starting al 10 a.m. and continuing through the day. The horseshoe tourney will begin at 11 a.m. in at the park, and the Grand Parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. and run from Woodlawn Avenue, down Michigan to State Street, ending at the K-Mart Parking lot. Skydive Hastings will have a skydiving exhibition at Fish Hatchcry at 7 p.m. Entertainment on the Community Court Stage will run all day. beginning at 10 a.m. Jerry Ball will be the first performer on the courthouse lawn at 10 a.m., followed by Dulcimer Friends at 1 p.m., Gypsies of the desert moon at 3 p.m. and the Taylored Pennies from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The Fish Hatchery Stage will feature bluegrass music from the Thomapple River Boys beginning at 1 p.m., followed by wJ.R. Shropshire's tribute to Elvis at 2:30 Fp.m. Gidon & s/.irah Nelson will perform at 3:30 p.m., wrth original folk music by B.E. Taylor at 7 p.m. Also at 7 p.m.. Hastings Skydive will have four jumpers diving onto the soccer field at the park. Mike Deasy. a Texas native, will perform oldies at 8:45 p.m. and the Deluxtone Rockets will close the evening's entertain­ ment with rockabilly music. The busiest day of the festival will conclude with the Millennium fireworks display, starting at 10:’5 p.m. Sunday Events will open with softball at 8 a.m. in Fish Hatchcry Park. The Hastings Car Club annual car show will open at 10 a.m. and run until 4 p.m. At 1 p.m.. the kids’ parade will be running down Michigan and State Street, with lineup at 12:30 p.m. Fish Hatchcry Park will be the site of the free breakfast, which begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by gospel music at 10 a.m. and a community church service at 1L Renovation of garage OK’d for adult day care center by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor An adult day care center for Barry County moved a giant step closer to real­ ity Wednesday when the County Board of Commissioners voted 5-1 to renovate the county-owned former Wren Funeral Home garage for the center. The 1.232-square-foot garage, located at 109 W. Walnut near the corner of South Jefferson in Hastings, will be ren­ ovated into a "home-like atmosphere" with a $150,000 stale grant, to be admin­ istered by the stale Department of Com­ munity Health. The county purchased the six-stall garage and 35-spacc parking lol in 1997 to comply with the city’s parking requirements for the Courts A Law Building. Since then the garage has been used for storage. The County Commission on Aging, which applied for the grant, will operate the day care center for the elderly, hand­ icapped and others over the age of 18 who need the services. COA Executive Director Tammy Pen­ nington said that work on renovations for the day care are slated to begin in September and be completed in May 2001. The COA's proposed budget for the grant funds includes $112,000 for renova­ tions (such as installing a handicapped shower, emergency lighting, restrooms, a covered entry way, a 24-by 24-foot addi­ tion) to an existing building; $7,000 for site preparation and parking; $7,000 for furnishings, including beds; $8,000 for equipment, ranging from a stove to com­ puter and leisure activity equipment; and $16,000 for a heating and cooling system with appropriate duct work. A small kitchen area will be included in the building for light cooking activi­ ties by clients, but meals will be pro­ vided through the COA’s Mcz’ on Wheels program. There also will be a "quiet room" with a bed. Pennington said no zoning problems are expected with the city. Commissioner Robert Wenger cast the only dissenting vote for the garage reno­ vation because he believes the day care center should be located in the countyowned Thornapple Manor, a 138-bed medical care facility in Hastings. Com­ missioners John Barnett and Rod Goebel were absent. Pennington said Thomapple Manor had been approached about the possibility of housing the adult day care, but added that after three meetings, Thomapple Manor officials and former State Rep. Bob Bender of Middleville ultimately decided the proposed arrangement wouldn’t work. Pennington said the COA is proposing to provide a service that is "distinctly different" from what is provided at Thor­ napple Manor. "This is community-based adult day care for people who are not in a residen­ tial setting," she said. "These are primar­ ily Alzheimer's, dementia, stroke pa­ tients, who are still living at home under the care of a loved one, generally a spouse, who need a place to go during the day for some planned activity and NOTICE ‘ A public hearing is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Monday. August 28. 2000 at Hope Township Hall. The public hearing is for the consideration of turn­ ing Harrington Road between Beechwood and Lakeview (Section 33. Hope Township) into a one-way street. The proposed change would involve new signing, but not new road construc­ tion. Your comments for or against are welcome. Use BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to raise dash FAST! Hastings Banner (J-Ad Graphics, Inc.) 945-9554 HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Congressman Pele Hoekstra will end his three-day swing through the Second Congressional District an­ nouncing his candidacy for re-elec­ TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. tion to the U.S. House of Representa­ tives at Sam's Food Store on Gun Lake Road in Middleville al 11:15 MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of an Ordinance, betng Ordinance No. 47. which was adopted by the Township Board of Hope Township at a meeting held on August 14, a.m. today. Thursday, Aug. 24. Hoekstra says. "Education is one of our top priorities and we welcome 2000 SECTION I REZONING IN LAND SECTION 15. Thts section rezones from an existing “CT Heavy Commercial District zoning classification to a “I" Light Industnal District zoning classifica­ tion of approximately 40-acre parcel of land located at 6590 South M-43 Highway within Hope Township This section also rezones from an existing “AR" Agriculture and Rural Residential Distnct zoning classification to a “C-3" Heavy Commercial District zoning classification property located at 6892 South M-43 Highway within Hope Township SECTION II REZONING IN LAND SECTION 20. This section rezones from an existing “RL" Single Family Residential Lake Distnct zoning classification to a *C-1* General Commercial Distnct zoning classification property located at 5395 Guernsey Lake Road within Hope Township. SECTION III SEVERABILITY The provisions of this Ordinance are severable SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE & REPEAL OF CONFLICTING-ORDINANCES. Th.s Ord.na'ce shall take effect eight (8) days following its publication after adoption All Ordinances or parts of the voters' questions and comments on this and any other issue they may have." Hoekstra began his campaign kickoff swing through his district Tuesday. Aug. 22, in Holland. The Second Congressional District in Bury County includes all of the townships of Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry and about one-third of Hope Township. Hoekstra, first elected in 1992. is seeking his fifth two-year term. He is opposed in the Nov. 7 general elec­ tion by Democrat Robert Shrauger. who was the First Friday speaker in Hastings Aug. 4. NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of the Ordinance has been posted in the Office of the Hope Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of the Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Hope Township Clerk dunng regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 South M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2464 supervision and then go home al night and sleep in their own beds and receive the balance of their care from their loved one at home. In that way, it's very differ­ ent from what's provided at Thomapple Manor, which is a residential program. "Unfortunately, the state makes a real distinction that adult day care can't be provided in a residential, bed facility...," Pennington said. Thornapple Manor would actually have to set aside beds for those particular (day care) people, who aren't going to use those beds. So I think their feeling was that it wasn't the best way to dedicate bed space and actual wing space because they would then have to separate that population out from what they are doing. "The other issue that we really have from the standpoint of Commission on Aging is that we really are in the busi­ ness of community-based service, which is not institutional-based service. We know from looking at other (adult day care) programs that the most successful programs are generally those that are provided in a more home-like atmo­ sphere, as opposed to an institutional set­ ting. There's great apprehension on the part of families, these arc folks who are struggling to keep their loved ones at home, and they view an institutional set­ ting as a last resort..." because the loved one views it as an attempt by the family to put the person in a nursing home. Pennington also said she understands that Thomapple Manor may pursue an evening and weekend respite service, "which would be a complement to our day care program so some of our fami­ lies, for instance, who wanted to go on a week's vacation or to go away for the weekend would be able then to take their loved ones out to the facility to get that overnight bed care that they needed to have." Wenger said the result of a separate building for an adult day care center seems to be an attempt "to reinvent the wheel when you have health care facili­ ties already in place that aren't being uti­ lized (completely)." He said the $150,000 could be used to renovate a portion of a wing or another area at Thomapple Manor to meet the eritcria of the grant. "That would be a whole lot better than sticking $150,000 into a stinking garage and parking lot." Wenger said he wishes a stand could be taken to "break these bridges down..." to mesh hea.'th care services, he said of all the various regulations that exist and have more communication with various existing services. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said he can see both sides, but that Thornapple Manor might need all the space it has in a few years and a day care located there might have to relocate without a grant to renovate another build­ ing. Commissioner Sandy James, vice chairwoman of the board, said the issue is not "turf related, but rather what's best for senior citizens and Thomapple Manor. Besides the initial grant, Pennington said the COA adult day care center fund­ ing includes $7,500 in tobacco settle­ ment respite funding to assist with de­ veloping a business plan for the day care and purchasing equipment. More tobacco funding is expected in 2001. Client payments and Area Agency funding will help operate the center. The need for adult day care in the area was identified about five years ago when the COA surveyed citizens about its pro­ posed Senior Center building project," Pennington has said. The idea for adult day care was pul on the back burner at the lime because sufficient operating capital was not available, she said. The Area Agency on Aging has tried to get local providers for adult day care, but without success, she said. "The state, as a part of managed long­ term care, is putting more and more em­ phasis on keeping people at home," Pen­ nington has said, noting that the adult day care will help relieve the stress of home caregivers. Join in the FUN...at the annual Summerfest celebration in Hastings this weekend. �The Hasting, Banner - Thursday. August 24, 2000 - Page 3 Two girls return lost *300 to owner by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Early last week, 27-year-old Molly Berg withdrew $300 from Hastings City Bank with the intention of using the cash to pay for a set of blueprints for a new house she and her husband. Josh, arc building. Berg put the money in a safety deposit box. A few days later, when she got a call that the blueprints were done, she took the money from the deposit box and headed to Barry County Lumber to pick up the blueprints. The money was still sluffed in a bank envelope that alsu contained a with­ drawal slip. Berg set the envelope on top of her purse. When she got to the lumber company, she couldn't find the envelope containing the money. She returned home and began franti­ cally searching for the lost envelope. An hour or so later, she got a call from Hast­ ings City Bank. Incredibly, her money had been returned to the bank by two girls who'd spotted the envelope lying in the grass on Benton Street. The Bergs live on Benton Street, and Berg figures the envelope full of cash must have been blown out the window while she was driving down the road. The girls, 11-year-old Emily Benningfield and 12-year-old Danielle Oakland, are best friends. Oakland had spent the previous night at Benningfield's house on Grand Street, which is near Benton. "We were riding our bikes over to a friend's house to see if he wanted to do something,” Emily explained. Emily spotted the envelope, and the two girls stopped and examined the contents. The money, according to Emily's mother, Michelle, was "a huge amount" to just be lying around on the street. Admittedly, Emily said, the girls thought about keeping it. However, Emily said, she realized that "I'd be re­ ally upset if I lost that much money, so we decided to turn it in." They brought the money back to Emi­ ly's house. Emily's parents, Michelle and Dan, were very happy that the children had done the right thing. "It was really neat for them to be that honest," Michelle said. "It's not every day you find a kid who's going to turn in $300," Danielle's older sister, Samantha, said. Emily, Danielle and Dan brought the money to Hastings City Bank, where personnel were able to trace the cash to the Bergs through the withdrawal slip. The two girls were each given a $1 gold coin by the bank president. "I can't believe in this day and age there are actually two honest little girls who would bring that back," bank em­ ployee Pat Cooper said. "I think it's won­ derful. I'm very proud of them." Emily's parents are both teachers in the Hastings school district and Danielle's father a Barry County Sher­ iffs detective, Michelle said, which may have been one of the reasons the girls made the decision they did. When she got the call that the bank had her money. Berg said. "I was thrilled." "Thank goodness for thoughtful and honest people." she said. "I'm happy I turned it in," Emily said, "because if I didn't. I'd probably have a really guilty conscience righ* now." FIRE OFFICER, continued from page 1 The wildfire, he said, is divided into five major branches and each branch is di­ vided into divisions. "Each has a division supervisor and each supervisor had a branch supervisor above him," he said. "You've got to be that organized. You'd end up with people dead if you didn't" Desjardin said he was never in any real danger during his time in Idaho, but re­ calls one day when the tree tops flared and created a nine-mile wide "blow-up" in the tree tops in 4 1/2 hours. "It turns the sky gray and black like a thunderstorm and it literally snowed ash," he said. "So they evacuated us to base camp at Salmon." Overall, Desjardin said his "tour of duty" experienced success with structure proteaion. "We managed to keep it out of the city of Salmon's Watershed," a town of 2,00 to 3,000 people, he said. "They were just wrapping the town of North Fork in alu­ minum as we were getting ready to leave." In all, the states of Idaho. Montana, Oregon, Nevada, Texas, and Florida are struggling with out of control wildland fires and manpower, helicopters and divi­ sion supervisors are hard to come by. he said. Desjardin has been a firefighter for 18 1/2 years, he said, working in Hillsdale County before taking his current position with the Department of Natural Resources in Yankee Springs six years ago. "Its a good possibly I will go again in two weeks." said Desjardin. "It could be to any number of states by then." Woodland Homecoming is Sept. 1-4 The annual Woodland Labor Day Homecoming weekend will be filled with the traditional children's games, craft shows, food and softball Friday, Sept. 1, through Monday. Sept. 4. The Woodland Athletic Association will be selling the food at the park. The schedule is: Friday Sept 1 4:30-7 p.m. — Homemade ice cream social with sloppy joes, pie and cake at the Woodland United Methodist Church. 5-8 p.m. — fish fry at the Eagles Lodge. 6 p.m. — start of the softball tourna­ ment. Saturday Sept 2 6 a.m.-noon — breakfast at the Eagles Lodge. 8 a.m. — softball tournament. 10 a.m. — craft show, horseshoe tour­ nament, bake sale, sno-cones, caramel com, dunking booth and carnival games. 1 p.m. — parade with grand marshals Bob and Virginia Crockford. A reception will follow. 2:30 p.m. — kids games and contests with prizes at the park 4-7 p.m. — Lions chicken barbecue and raffle, fireman 50/50 raffle. Sunday Sept 3 6 a.m.-noon — breakfast at Eagles Lodge. 9 a.m. — community church service at Danielle Oakland (left) and Emily Benningfield decided that feeling guilty wasn't worth $300. ------ ............................................................ ‘....... . ■ . Molly Berg, who lost and then regained $300, is pictured with her 6-year-old daughter Marissa and 2-year-old daughter Mallory. ........ ' .. ................. myuMm the park. 10 a.m. — softball tournament See WOODLAND, cont. page 16 ........... True Michigan Treasure’ Les Raber plays his last tune by Shelly Sulser Among his favorite tunes were the "Irish Trot," the "Old Rye Waltz," "Cabri Waltz," and Rosemary's favorite, “Jimmy's Jig." Together, he and Rosemary worked tirelessly to help put on the annual Orig­ inal Michigan Fiddler Association jamborees in Hastings and edited a book Staff Writer Michigan's most popular old-time fiddler Leslie "Les" Raber of Hartings was again a rousing success at Lansing's National Folk Festival Aug. 13 in a performance which has turned out to be his last. Raber, 89, died unexpectedly Friday, Aug. 18 at his Woodruff Road home of 65 years. A 2 p.m. memorial service is planned for this Thursday at the Grace Lutheran Church of Hastings on Woodlawn called "150 Michigan Fiddlers." And, for many years, he organized the Hastings SummerFest fiddle contest, said music coordinator, Steve Reid. Reid recently had been re-airing on cable access television a tape from his show, "Hearts and Voices" in which Raber jams with old friend and wellknown dulcimer player, Stan Pierce. "He was still one of the best," said Reid who saw him at the music festival in Lansing. "He was one of the classiest Avenue. "I want it to be a celebration of life, music and family," said Judy DeGroote, one of four children of Les and the late, Rosemary Raber. DeGroote was in the audience that Sunday as she often was when her father, described as "the master," earned top billing as the special guest of event head­ liners, the Olde Michigan Ruffwater guys I knew." Bill Johnson, who has known Raber since childhood, said Wednesday he had not seen his old friend for about two months and that he had stopped by Friday to talk when he found Raber dead. "He was my 4-H leader in the Irving 4­ H club," Johnson. "He spent time with me showing me what to do (to show and care for sheep.)" Johnson noted that Raber was a master Suffolk sheep fanner, a skill which earned him the state's top "premiere breeder" award at the Michigan State Fair during String Band. "He got a standing ovation, it was thrilling to watch," said DeGroote, who rarely missed a performance by her father. "He wasn't sure about his capabilities. He lost his stamina and his drive and he became frightened. But he played wonder­ fully well." DeGroote said her father was so humble that he had taken only 12 of his two-cassette volumes, "Come Dance With Me," containing seven of his original tunes, to sell at the festival which drew musicians from nearly every culture of the world. "He could have sold hundreds," she said. "When I saw him draw that fiddle bow across the strings I had no idea it would be the last time. He's never going to play again." Dubbed a "true Michigan treasure," Raber was a lifelong fiddler and songwriter whose music was inducted into the national archives at the Smithsonian Institute 15 years ago, a highlight of his musical career. That music was recorded live at the Sesquicentennial Arts Festival in Washington D.C. Another honor which made him especially proud occurred in 1992 when he received the Heritage Award from the Michigan Council for the Arts. He has performed at the National Folk Festival every year since. Music, said DeGroctc. was his life. "Music is a means of expression where words leave off." he used to say, and "When you sec someone move with the Leslie "Les" Raber, nationally reknowned Michigan fiddler, as well as farmer and former Irving Township official, died at his home Friday. He is shown at home, music, you play for them. You make it playable, danceable and enjoyable. This music comes from the heart and soul." "It was his breath in the morning. It was his goal to make sure it wasn't going to be gone," she added. It was his desire to always play his best because he wanted to keep it alive." He is credited with writing two of those old time tunes himself. "The Willow Waltz" was written by Raber 69 years ago at the age of 19. And. "Sophrina" is a song which he began and Rosemary finished. DeGroote said she tried to always support her father in his musical endeavors especially knowing his personal pain over the death of Rosemary. He also felt he received more recognition for his achievements outside his community. "He was a very soft and gentle spoken man," she said of her father. "And, he was a stern man with values he didn't want crossed." with family photos at left while his fiddle case rests on the dining room table. (Reminder file photo) As a father. DeGroote said Raber w as before his time because he made sure he was involved in the raising of the children. "He changed diapers and fed babies and then did the farming," she said. "He had a hand in raising us." DeGroote said she recalls fearing that hand at times, but as a parent herself, now understands. "We never had the feeling that we weren't loved, we had a wonderful existence," she said. She recalled one example in which her late sister, Alice, drove the 1935 Chevy flatbed truck from the bam down the inclined approach. "The brakes were bad and you had to pump them to get it to stop," she said. "May sister backed it out and pumped with all her might but in the process sliced the com crib." DeGroote recalls watching the crash and then hiding in the bam. “He was a very soft and gentle spoken man. And, he was a stem man with values he didn't want crossed." -Judy DeGroote "I saw Dad stepping across that yard. He opened up that truck door and took her in his arms and said, 'Don't worry, we can fix the com crib.' That's my father." Until his death, Raber traveled every Friday night to play at the Lakeside Grange in Lake Odessa and every Tuesday to play in Ionia. He was often asked to teach and perform, traveling around the country to attend music festivals. Most recently, he attended the Festival of American Fiddle tunes in 1998 in Seattle, Washington, by special invitation and at the Folk Alliance Festival in Cleveland earlier this year, followed by the Old time Music Gather­ ing called Breakin* Up Winter in Lebanon. Tenn. the 1950s. "He was a heck of a nice guy," said Johnson. "I used to sit and listen tp him play. He did play well. He was just a heck of a nice guy." At the recent folk festival. DeGroote recalled that her father had a long conversation with an Albanian family with three sons, now living in the United States, who had eagerly wanted to meet him. "They had taken lessons from a man who said he learned from Les Raber," she said. "They wanted to get his autograph. It was a huge honor for him." DeGroote added that he would play for nothing if asked and that he always felt he was the one getting the honor. In is own words, Raber once wrote: "I’m trying to preserve my music, continuing to play where I am asked and able to go, and always remembering 'every individual leaves something of himself to posterity.'" �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner ^Thursday. August 24. 2000 LETTEAS from our readers... Chris Warren: caring and class Motorists must stop for school bus Dear edit -1: I would like to wish Southeastern Princi­ pal Chris Warren and his family the best of luck in their future endeavors Hastings has truly been blessed by Mr. Warren s contributions - his knowledge, his dedication, his giving nature and his smile. We are all better people for knowing him and learning from his example*. I will never forget his kinds words on my first day of school at Southeastern. It com­ pletely amazed me that my principal would know my name - and remember it for years Dear editor: With the approaching school year upon us I have some serious concerns. My issues deal with my TMI student who lives inside the city limits. Because of her disabilities she is picked up by regular bus­ ing. In the morning she is picked up in front of our house, which is safe for her to get on the bus. However, upon returning home after school we have to cross the street. to come’ His energy, enthusiasm and charisma convinced me that Southeastern w^s the place to be. Years after my ‘'graduation" from ele­ mentary school, I returned to the halls of Southeastern one morning, just before my first experience as a fifth grade camp coun­ selor would begin. I noticed that, while the walls had been painted, new benches were installed and the lockers looked updated, nothing had changed about Mr. Warren. He was still the same smiling, energetic man who used to kneel down and talk with me UUrite Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profi* businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • TVe prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. after school. I’m a lol taller now, but I’ll always look up to Mr. Warren. When home from college, I would read the newspaper articles about Mr. Warren s latest efforts to better Southeastern’s facili­ ties, playground equipment or library. His dedication would amaze me. And somehow, it didn’t surprise me when I saw him at the Magic Ride(a charity run bike event to raise money for the prevention of child abuse) a few years later. But it was Mr. Warren s style to give all he had for his commumty-with a smile. I hold very fond memories of my ele­ mentary school days at Southcastcm-and many of those are a reflection of how hard he worked for his students. On behalf of your “kids,” Mr. Warren, thank you. Sharyn Kauffman. Southeastern Elementary, *89 Chicago Community center has many benefits To the editor: I’m writing in support of the proposed community center. In a community that is growing as rapid­ ly as Hastings, there is the need for a facil­ ity that would benefit a wide variety of ages and incomes. This center would provide a place for our children to participate in a variety of activities. It would also provide a good location for interaction and participation in such activi­ ties as swimming and indoor walking for our senior population. It is important that the voters of our com­ munity receive this information and oppor­ tunity to support a center such as this. Debra Kicnzle, Hastings Know Your LEGISLATORS: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Ricl^ Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congres*Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vamon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Visit Memorial for the Unborn To the editor: There was a time when 1 would lead let­ ters about abortion, like the one written by Justige McLcanJn^hc Aug. 17 issue and reatlr loae Tny cg^-^ccauae-l bdieve that life begins at the mofticnt of conception and that abortion Is mlirdcr. But now all I feel is sadness and deep shame that this country is so jaded that we can murder 4,000 babies a day and not be the least bit affected. Last year my husband and I stopped in Chattanooga. Tenn., at the Memorial for the Unborn. What a moving experience. The memorial features a 50-foot granite “Wall of Names’’ which holds small brass plates with words of remembrance placed by mothers, fathers and other family members from ail over the country. At this place, which used to house an abortion clinic where 35,000 babies died, the memory of unborn children is honored. Abortion is a silent grief. Millions expe­ rience an unresolved and often undefined grief, associated with the loss of a child to abortion. Most people carry this “secret” in si’encc. The pain often increases with time and life changes. Chattanooga is a large city, but it no longer has an abortion clinic. It was prayed out of existence. If you are passing through the city in the future, take time to stop at the memorial, it may change your way of thinking. Helen Plaunt Hastings On several occasions both in the morning and afternoon. 1 have witnessed several motorist drive right past her bus. I’m dis­ tressed because her bus driver does every­ thing he is supposed to do. the flashing red lights, stop sign, walk sign, and has honked the hom. They arc always visible It doesn’t occur every school day, but often enough to question the safety of our children getting on or off our school bus. PUBLIC OPINION: Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Barb Clement, Hastings Abortion legal, but no OK Dear editor: Justine McLean’s letter in the Aug. 17 Banner was amazing - babies arc not alive until after birth! While this addition to our store of med­ ical knowledge can be dismissed as non­ sense, Ms. McLean's pro-abortion stance reinforces the ugly truth that we are living in a society of throw-aw'ay babies, which in my view has a lot to do with the fact that kids reared in this atmosphere find it chill­ ingly easy to kill each other. It’s a short step from devaluing the life of the unborn to devaluing the life of the elderly, and the physically handicapped, and the mentally deficient, and the poor who are a burden to society, and the rich who have way too much disposable income, and anyone else who happens to be in the way. Our gutless passivity, in accepting the premise that since abortion is legal itY OK diminishes us all. Don’t wc even care? Dorothy Flint Hastings Library grateful for voted support To the editor: The Hastings Public Librarv Board is grateful to everyone involved u supporting the campaign to build a new library facility. We members deeply appreciate the posi­ tive response .hat has been generated for this new library. There arc a great many people involved in a project of this nature and it would be impossible to list, in a let­ ter, everyone who has helped the communi­ ty move ahead in this endeavor. However, we would UkejKFtekc thtaAe ’ to rctofnize the peojfc df HWIngs ChdNbr Life begins before birth Township and Rutland Charter Township for their overwhelming support in passing the recent millages. This was a significant step toward the realization of a new com­ munity library. It is exactly this sense of support for the community that makes the Hastings area an exciting, growing and vital place to live. We are truly appreciate of the generous outpouring of financial gifts, time, and tal­ entsthat have been bestowed on the new library project and we are looking forward to the day when you will all attend the “grand opening” of the new facility! The Hastings Public Library Board: Brenda Teegardin, President, Lisa Wallace, Secretary. Neil Gardner, Ruth Hill To the editor: In response to “Women need right to choose” a letter in the Aug. 17 Banner. 1 am outraged at Ms. McLean's commentary. How can she say life only begins at birth? I am well past my child bearing years, but still remember the “life” I felt with each of my three pregnancies. I can still remember the small hands and feet protruding on my stomach. Our babies are sustained by the umbilical cord which our bodies provide. Women "choose” to get pregnant now, even with the ample selection of birth con­ trol. I do take into account that not all birth control works for everyorc. But for the most part, it is available to all. Perhaps the discussion should be, “wo­ men (and men) should be taking responsi­ bility for the consequences of their actions.” And by the way. Catholics do not have the distinction of being the only religion Word use questioned To the editor: After reading the election results in last week’s Banner, we arc wondering about the terms that were used. For the Lakewood School Board election in June, the headlines read “Incumbent Booted Out.” In the recent election it read “... unseating incumbents.” If this had been you that lost, how would you want it to be reported? To be “booted out” means “to be kicked out.” He was not kicked out but merely lost the election after serving eight years. Signed, Betty and Glendon Curtis, that is Pro-Life. Woodland Sharon Herald, Hastings 74*4 HastingsBaNNER We arc told it is against the law to pass a stopped school bus and if we get a license plate number, a police officer will contact the owner. However, who goes out to a bus stop with pencil and paper in hand? My only concern is getting my child across the street as quickly and safely as possible. On one particular incident we were only moments away from a serious accident occurring. My child's bus driver has done his best. My. plea is to our citizens of Hastings please help keep our children safe. Always keep your eyes open to the school buses picking up and dropping off our precious children. toeell Stteitirui... Boys on girls’ teams? Last week some girts’ softball teams refused to play one squad from Arizona that included boys in a national tournament. How do you feel about boys playing on girts’ teams? Published by Haitinp Banner, Inc. A Ovts»on of J-Ad Graphics inc 1351 N.M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs President Joyce Ryan Treasurer Frederic Jacobs Vice President Stephen Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Helen Mudry Patncta Johns Mary McDonough James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Diane Blain, Caledonia: Andrea Koch, Lakewood athlete: Tim Bosworth, Sunfield coach: Samantha Oakland, Hastings: Scott Marvin, Middleville: Cary Middlebush, Middleville: "Girls play on boys' teams. Gender crossing from one sport to another seems to be more prevalent. Even Lynde Baltrusaitis in her wrestling was a good example right here in Caledonia." "I don’t think boys should be on girls' teams because they have an unfair advantage. They could hurt a girl because of their strength, and most of the time there is a boys' sport to go along with a girls' sport." "Organized co-ed sports arc a good thing, and could be sponsored at any age level, but as far as it concerns team competition, boys and girls athletic groups shculd also be valued and respected as distinct." "If it's supposed to be coed, then I'd say it was fine. But it sounds like it was an all-girls' tournament, so that's how I think it should have been played.” "They should have played the Arizona team. The boys were playing on the softball team because there weren't enough boys for a baseball team.. When girls do this, they can compete, on boys' teams" "Because boys are naturally stronger than girts, it would be unfair for the girls who arc playing.** Classified ads accepted Monday through Pr<ay 8amtoS30prr>. Saturday 8 30 a m - Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: 525 per year m Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 �The Haslmgs Bannef - ThurWay. August 24. 2000 - Page 5 Knew Ycur Scheels by Carl Schoessel, l€TT€RS from our readers... Superintendent Information about the Hastings Area School System Sarver’s ‘instant salvation’ not good theology To the editor: Rus Sarver’s recent letter: “Good deeds aren’t enough to enter heaven," is long on subjective personal experience, but rather short on good theology. Assuming Mr. Sarver believes the Bibic to be inspired (I do), and that he believes in the doctrine of the Trinity and the two natures of Jesus Christ, and as do most devout Christians confess the Apostles or the Nicenc Creed, I ofter the following for consideration: Where did the Bible in its completed form, the major doctrines and creeds of the Christian faith come from, and when? They came from the church under the collective direction and influence of the Holy Spirit, but it took over three centuries’ There was only One Holy Apostolic Church back ther. unlike the thousands of denominations today. By the fourth century, the church was in universal agreement on the above, plus many other things, including the doctrine of salvation. Mr. Sarver apparently trusts the church for the Bible, foundational doctrines and creeds. It is strange then that he chooses a “doctrine" of salvation far different from the teaching of the early church and which schism ) The Protestant belief system dates back a little over 400 years to Martin Luther, who in a rightful attempt to address the excesses and innovations of the Roman Catholic Church, developed his own belief system different from the One Holy Catholic Church located at that time primarily in Eastern Europe. . Luther’s attempt to do the right thing, but in the wrong way, ushered in a senes of schisms, which has today become cata­ clysmic. At the present time, new Protestant sects are forming at the rate of five per week around the world. Amazingly, each Protestant church claims the Bible as ulti­ mate Truth and the Holy Spirit as their guide, yet all have different doctrines’ One of the things the Bible says would mark the true church was that it would be "...the pil­ lar and foundation of the truth " Mr. Sarver sincerely believes he has the truth, but so do all other Protestants! If there is ultimate Truth, and I believe there was condemned as heresay. Mr. Sarver^ doctrine of “instant salvation’’ and "once saved, always saved," has never been accepted by the Holy Apostolic Catholic Church, (lam not speaking here of the is, which church has it? Protestants gener­ ally will defend so strongly what they know so little about. Those Christians professing "instant sal­ vation" quote one or two phrases of favorite scripture to justify their belief, while ignor­ ing dozens of other verses which clearly state the ancient and unending teaching of the apostolic church. Yes, faith saves us, but that faith must be joined to good works or Roman Catholic Church, which broke way in 1054 A.D., creating the first church that faith is in vain. When Paul speaks against works, he is Watch, pledge to MDA Telethon Dear editor: Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer for many people, but to me it means it’s time for the Jerry Lewis MDA families everywhere who’vc been touched by muscle-wasting disorders, please tunc in Labor Day weekend and make a pledge by calling 800-FIGHTMD, or by visiting Telethon. Not only docs this broadcast bring nationwide attention and support to the fight against neuromuscular diseases, it MDA\> web site at www.mdausa.org. Robert VanderMaas, Grand Rapids also energizes our family and all the great people involved with the Muscular Dystro­ phy Association here in Hastings. My family is among those facing the onslaught of challenges caused by progres­ sive muscle wasting, and wc take great comfort in knowing that MDA funds hun>drcds of (he world's top scientists with con­ tributions made to the telethon. These investigators arc working around the clock to find treatments and cures for neuromus­ cular diseases. Wc also know that, thanks to public support of the telethon, MDA pro­ vides unparalleled help through a network of some 230 clinics from coast to coast. Wc can count on excellent doctors, nurs­ es and therapists at the MDA clinics at Mary Free Bed Hospital in Grand Rapids and at Borgcss Hospital in Kalamazoo, their guidance has been a godsend, and MDA experts have answers for us when other doctors might not. MDA also helps condemning “dead works." those activities done for wrong reasons (human praise, selfish ambition, human ego. etc.). A few of the many examples of how faith, salvation, and works arc joined together can be found in the following scripture verses: Romans 2:5-8; 13:12. Titus 2:14. James 2:20.24 and Revelation 2:2: 14:13.20:12. If salvation could be assured with a brief prayer, a statement of belief or an emotion­ al feeling that somehow you are saved by a single profession of faith, St. Paul would tell us so - as he did about so many other, tenets of Christ’s church. But Paul taught the exact opposite to "instant salvation." To St. Paul, salvation was a process whereby we grow “nearer" to it by living a proper, acceptable life secured by thn love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 13:11 ct al). Jesus in the Gospels clearly taught that the road to salvation docs indeed, involve difficult labor and struggle (Matthew 7:14 for example). There is much more on the doctrine of salvation as taught by the early church fathers, but this is not the place for it. For myself, to reject the teaching of those early church leaders who gave the Bible through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, who endured great suffering, faithfully preserv­ ing the “faith once delivered" is foolish. Why would anyone trust their eternal future to a belief system produced by a schismatcd and continually fragmenting Protes­ tantism, unable to solve its own problems, and a contradiction of the prayer of Jesus in John chapter 17? For anyone who is a truth seeker, I rec­ ommend Clark Carlton's excellent book “The Way." Western Christianity desperate­ ly needs to turn to its histoneal roots and discover the true church, which has guarded and remained true to the Faith for 2,000 VISIT US on the HET with up to the moment information on news items. Log on at... www.jadnews.com The start of another school year is almost here, and as usual, we've had several fami­ lies just move into the area and enroll their children. Typically, one of the questions that the new residents ask is where the YMCA or recreational center is located for use by their families. Of course, up to now the answer to that question has been that there is no such fa­ cility...but that can change on Sept. 11, be­ cause on that day, the voters will be pre­ sented with the opportunity to approve a bond issue to build the Barry Community Center. The proposed center is the result of collaborati e planning by the Barry County Commission on Aging, the YMCA of Barry County, the Hastings Area School System, Barry County and Hastings City representa­ tives, and several community members. This group of people has been meeting and planning for a year and a half, has worked with an architect and construction manager to develop tentative plans for the facility, and has consulted with business and finan­ cial experts on a business plan to operate the proposed facility. years. • To be located on land at Hastings High School donated by the Hastings Area School System, the proposed center will be easily accessible for children who want to walk or ride their bicycles to the center, and will offer a day care center, teen centtf, community meeting rooms, several special facilities for the community's older adults, a swimming pool complex, fitness and ex­ ercise facilities including a climbing wall, a 200 seat dining room with a stage, and of­ fice areas for both the Commission on Ag­ ing and the YMCA. If approved, the average annual cost of the bond issue will be 1.85 mills, which for a house with a selling price of SI00,000 would be an extra expenditure of 25 cents a day for that family. The voting locations are Hastings Middle School and Pleasantview Elementary School. The planned Barry Community Center will be a unique educational and recre­ ational facility and will meet an important need for the community. It represents an opportunity to provide services for resi­ dents of all ages, from the youngest to the oldest, and will be an additional reason that ours is a great community! BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 Richard J. Bcukcma, Wayland REWARDS OFFERLDI ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CHOICES 2nd Annual ’ ullmasters Bullathon ■t at ^Summet^est Invoking for a different approach to the traditional classroom? Applications are now being taken for Fall 2000 Hastings Area Schools, as a school of choice, may accept students from Hastings. Battle Creek area. Bellevue. lakewood. Maple Valley. Thomapple-Kellogg and Way land Schools. Our Allcmalis c Education programs pros ide quality educational options for students in middle and high school, ages 13-19. Openings Available! Wor/d Champion Suit Fighter “Wesley Hatt” pay for wheelchairs and leg braces, and hosts support groups in which families can network with others facing similar chal­ lenges. Each summer, thanks to the Telethon, my child and other kids with neuromuscular diseases spend a week of fun and freedom at MDA summer camp in Holton. It's a fan­ tastic time for the kids, and a welcome respite for families who otherwise provide year-round care. The MDA Telethon broadcast airs locally Sunday. Sept. 3. at 9 p.m. on WOTV-ABC, Channel 41. On behalf of our family, and Community center election is Sept. 11 i Contact: Hastings Alternative Education Programs , 616-948-9784 “Success for Al! Students” hmard Winning Suit Fighter NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING “Brandt Clarlt” RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN at 8 p jn. FrL 25th & Sat, Ana. 2?th n Pick Up Men i Held at the Barry County £*yo Center Hastings, Michigan -HAIH 0H SH!H£~ TICKETS: $12 for "Wild Cow Milking Contest” and W “Money the Hard Way Each NiehtU FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: DENNY COUNT 616-948-3998 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a petition has been Wed with and received by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township, for the establishment of an assessment district for the control of aquatic weeds in Algonquin Lake, pursuant to the provisions of Michigan Public Act 116 of 1932 and Public Act 186 of 1954, as amended, located within the proposed special assessment district described upon the petition situat­ ed within the Township. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL WEED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 Land and premises fronting and access to Algonquin Lake in Land Sections 1.2.3 and 12 as listed on Schedule A attached to said petition. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has caused to be prepared certain plans and has obtained an estimate for said improvement and has received the same and has passed a resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make such improvement and tentatively designating the special assessment distnct against which the cost of such improvement is to be assessed, ns hereinbefore described and has caused said plans and e'.vmate to be filed with the Township Clerk for public examination. The total cost is esti­ mated at $41,195 00 which wil require a maximum assess­ ment to be levied in the proposed district of $175.00 for each improved lakefront iot or parcel. $50.00 for each unimproved lakefront lot or parcel and $50 00 for each improved or unim­ proved lot without lake frontage (as shown on the Township Tax Roll), with any reduction from the maximum assessment to be made in the same ratio as specified above. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a heanng upon the petition, the improvement and the soeoal assessment district to be established for the assessment and the cost thereof, including any revision, corrections, amendment or change therein, win be held at the Township Hail. 2461 Heath Road, within the Township, commencing at 7 00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, the twelfth day of September, 2000. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE. PREVIOUS SCHEDULED HEARING WAS AUGUST 29. 2000. THIS HAS BEEN CHANGED TO SEPTEMBER 12. 2000. ALL interested persons are invited to be present at the afore­ said time and place. Robin McKenna, Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 948-2194 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 24, 2000 Community Foundation helps Delton schools The Delton Kellogg Schools received a grant from the Barry Community Founda­ tion to send eight people from various county human service agencies to training at the National Center for Family Literacy in Louisville, Ky. June 19-July 23. The training gave participants the neces­ sary skills to implement a family literacy program at the Delton Kellogg Elementary School during the 2000-2001 school year. The goals of the program will be to: • Raise the education level of parents through instruction. • Help parents gain the motivation, skills and knowledge needed to become employed or to pursue further education and training. • Improve parenting skills of adult partic­ ipants. • Enable parents to become familiar with and comfortable in school settings. • Increase the developmental skills of preschool children and to better prepare them for academic and social success in school. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a m ; Sunday School 11:00 a.m; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8:30 am and 11:00 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Slate Road, Hastings. Midi. W. Clay on Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m.; Worship II a m.; PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p m COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs. Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 45 am Traditional. 10:15 a.m. Sun­ day School. 1115 a.m. Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon. Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p m For more information call the church office. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 945­ 499$ Office hoars, Wed TOttm 9 a m to 12 noon’Sundav Morning: Pastor Carl 49058 Pt><W M2-4O6I Litchfield Worship Ser­ vices' Sunday. 1100 a.m.; Sunday School. 10 a m. for all ages Rd., I mile cast of Hastings. Rus Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sarver. Pastor Bible Classes - for all ages; 10 40 im - Morning Worship. 6:00 p.m. Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7:30 p.m Prayer and Bible Study Sharing Your Faith - “You Arc Wel­ coming” Church Phone. 948­ 2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion " 315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St ). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr. Charles P. McCabe 111. Rector Mr. F. William Voetberg, Director of Music Sunday Worship Ser­ vices - 8 a m. and 10 a m Sunday 10 a m Nursery Avail­ 10 a m Vacation Bible School. Aug. 7-10 from 6-8 p.m. School - able at CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m Services for Adults, Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. Sunday School, 1045 a.m. Morning Worship. Sun. 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship (Gr. 6-12); Sun. evening service as announced in weekly bulletin 6 p.m.. Wed. 68pjn Warnon(Gr K-5th). (War­ riors will begin in September (Serving evening meal to Wamors at 6 p.m.); Wed. 7 p.m - Prayer Mtg. (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 24IS McCann Rd Sunday Set- vices - 9:30 a m. Morning Prayer, 10: 30 a m. Holy Communion Evening Prayer 6:00 p.m. For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T Hustwick 948-9604 Rev. Deacon David S Mohrhardt 517-627-9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affiliated with the In­ dependent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Curnc. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries. 9:30 a m. Sunday School for all ages. 10:45 a m.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service. 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m . Awana. Sr and Jr. High Youth, Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies, Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings, Pastor GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m . Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration Sunday Evening Service 6 pm; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If in­ 10 a m Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children’s terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 a m.; Worship 11:00 am.. Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible 7Wpm Prayer Worship; 6:00 p m. Evening celebration for all. Wednesday. 6:30 p m.. KidY Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade; Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9.00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study. For fur­ ther information call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. Aug 27 8 00 & 10 00 a.m Worship; No Sunday School (summer). Satur­ day. Aug. 26 - 8:00 p.m. NA. Tues­ day. Aug 29 - 7.30 p m - SS Staff; 7:30 Over. Anon. Wednes­ day. Aug 30-7 00 Worship 9: 30 a m ’ GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hastings Croce Brethren Church). 600 Powell a m Morning 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ Adult Bible Study - No age limits. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. arc: Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday 9:45 a.m Sunday School. 10:45 Corner of Green amk Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education. Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music, Organist Church phone: (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a.m. Office hours are Mon­ day through Thursday from 9.00 a m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m to 4 00 p.m and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12 00 p.m during the summer SUNDAY SCHEDULE 9 30 a m Worship. Jr Church. 10:30 a.m. Coffee, 10 30 a.m Radio Broad­ cast. On Sept I Oth we will resume our regular worship schedule, but in addition, we will be offering an Alternative Worship Schedule This service is intended specifi­ cally for youth and young adults, and the young at heart This is a less formal service, it will include a variety of music other than tradi­ tional hymns We will also be of­ fering a new Young Adult Sunday School Class. Our schedule will look like this: 8:30 a m.. Alterna­ tive Worship Service. 9:30 a m.. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a tn.. Coffee Fellowship. 11 00 a m . Traditional Worship Service. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Thursday. Aug 24 - 6:45 p.m. Praise Team rehearsal Sunday. Aug 27 - 9:00 a m. Traditional Worship Service. 9:20 ChildrenY Worship. 10 00 a m. “Coffee Hour” in the Dining Room; 10:30 a m Contemporary Worship Service The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 10.30 Service is broad­ cast over Channel 2 throughout the wxk. Nursery is provided during both Services. Children’s Worship is available during both Services WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH GRAYSVILLE, on August 7, 1978. He lived in Hastings most of his life until he went into the Armed Services. He had lived in Graysville. Tennessee since 1993. 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions” - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan He retired from the United States Army after 20 years of service. He had resided in Tucson for the past several years. Mr. Fuller is survived by his wife. Elsie; son, John B. Fuller of Wyoming; daughter, Susan DeYoung of Hastings; Full Military Graveside Services for John will be held on Friday, August 25, was a hunter and fisherman. Mr. Beadle was preceded in death by his Burial will be at Fuller Cemetery, Carlton Township, Barry County. (Long) Raber. He was raised in the Allegan area and mother, Ruth Beadle. He is survived by his wife, Denna E. Beadle; sister. Anne Jordan of Bloomington. Illinois; father and step­ Memorial contributions may be made to "Missions in Libbon, Portugal" c/o The Church of Christ, 4120 Missouri Flat attended schools there, going on to Michigan State University where he mother. Robert and Martha Beadle of Bradenton, Florida; several nieces and Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. graduated with a degree in Agriculture. He purchased his present farmhouse shortly nephews. Cremation has taken place. HASTINGS - Mr. Leslie M. Raber, "celebrated Michigan fiddler", age 89, of Hastings, died Friday, August 18, 2000 at his residence. Mr. Raber was bom on March 14, 1911 in Allegan, the son of Roger and Mabie thereafter. Mr. Raber was married to Rosemary H Cronk on May 4, 1935, and she preceded him in death on October 4, 1997. area. After college graduation, he became a Cow Tester in the State of Michigan for a number of years. When he retired from fanning, he worked as a Pinkerton Guard at Pennock Hospital in Hastings for several years, served as Irving Township Supervisor for several years and as Superintendent of Irving Township Cemetery to the present time. Mr. Raber was a member of Original Michigan Fiddlers Association, Thomapple Valley Dulcimer Society, Michigan Wolverine Beagle Club, referred lio.as,a- "Master Fiddler" for nearly eight decades of fiddle-playing locally, slate and nationwide. He had been featured in numerous news articles, received many honors including: 1992 Michigan Heritage Award from the Michigan Council for the Arts "A True Michigan Treasure". He recorded live at the Sesquicentennial Ans Festival in Washington D.C. now kepi in the National Archives at the Smithsonian Institute. He featured at the Seattle Festival of American Fiddle Tunes Celebration. He was honored in 1991 at the Michigan State University's Museum Festival of Michigan Folklife in East Lansing. He received a proclamation from the State Legislature honoring his years of musical achievements. He was featured at the Annual Folk Alliance Conference in Cleveland this past February. Mr. Raber had recorded two cassette tapes cal.ed "Come Dance With Me" Volumes I and II, containing his music and seven tunes he wrote himself. As a child his first fiddle was made by his mother out of a com stalk, bow and all. His next was made out of a broom handle and a cigar box. At age 10 for Christmas, he received a $4.98 fiddle from the Scars/Roebuck catalog. By age 15, he was playing for dances. His goal has always been to revive and promote the old-time dance music. He and his wife edited a book listing "150 Michigan Fiddlers". His personal motto: "Music is a means of expression where words leave off*. His last performance was as a special guest of the Oldc Michigan Ruffwater String Band when the group performed Sunday, August 13th at the National Folk Festival in East Lansing. Mr. Raber was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two infant children; daughter. Alice Rhodes in 1973; son, Roger Raber in 1974; daughter-in-law, grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; brother. Merle (Alice) Raber of Jonesville; nieces and nephews. Memorial Services for Leslie will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2000 at 2:00 P.M. at Hastings* Grace Lutheran Church with Reverend Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating. A Memorial Reception will be held at the church immediately following services. Burial will be at Irving Township Cemetery in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or the Sarah Circle Memorial Fund of the church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. 2000 at 3:00 P.M. at the Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township, Barry County. Road, Placerville, California, 95667. | No Funeral Services are being held. Arrangements were made by the Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, Tennessee. ^MichadG^Garriscm^ JACKSONVILLE, | FLORIDA - Michael G. Garrison, age 49, of Jacksonville. Florida, and formerly of He worked as a farmer most all of his life, working two farms in the Hastings Lewis Raber. He is survived by daughters, Shirley (Jim) Perry of Buchannan, Tennessee, and Judy (Frank) DeGroote of Hastings; 13 Member F.D.I.C. Mr. Fuller was bom on December 24. 1931 in Kalamazoo, the son of John and Glenna (Bulman) Fuller. great grandchildren; and mother-in-law, Ruth Roane of Tucson, Arizona. Tracey Ann Raber, and brothers. Dale and THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER the Coals Grove area of Barry County, died Monday. August 7, 2000 in Tucson. selling antiques. He served in the United States Army from November 5, 1969 to June of 1991, and in the Navy from 1975 to 1984. He Wheelchair accessible WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS - Mr. John Aluminum Products, D & S Machine Repair, and the past nine years buying and Herring This information on worship services is provided by ARIZONA step-daugnter. Donna Fox of El Dorado Hills, California; 10 grandchildren; eight and elevator Sunday Schoul 9 30 The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: TUCSON, H. Fuller, age 68. of Tucson, Arizona, his family being among the early settlers of Mr. Beadle worked at E.W. Bliss Company for a while, Hastings Sharon Raber in 1981; granddaughter, ings. Junior-Senior High John H. Fuller TENNESSEE - Hastings, the son of Robert and Ruth (Muton) Beadle. Mr. Beadle married Denna E. (Hoffman) 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben a m . Church Service 10:30 a m.; Wednesday 6.00 p.m Youth meet­ ^yames^o^r^cadl^ Mr. James Robert Beadle, age 51. of Graysville. Tennessee and formerly of Hastings, passed away Sunday. August 20. 2000 at home. He was bom on on May 7, 1949 in together for breakfast, lunch and parent­ child interaction time. During the parent-child interaction time, families play together and share education­ al play activities. County human service agencies wi.l be able to provide services on-site for the families. nett, Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a m.. 9:55 a m. and 11.20 a.m. Tuesday prayer and share time 10:00 a.m . Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 630 p.m. also. Nursery and chikkenY activities thru the 4th grade available for all services. Bnng the whole family. 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 p.m I • Improve the relationship of parents and children through planned regular interac­ tion. Parents and preschool children will attend school together. The adults will be receiving training in one classroom while the children receive their preschool educa­ tion another room. Families will join ...at the church ofyour choice * Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... 2601 ■/vica Obit wiles Hastings, died Saturday, July 22, 2000 at Shands Jacksonville, in Jacksonville, Lewis R Endsley HASTINGS - Mr. Lewis R. End-ley, Florida. He was bom on December 9, 1950 in age 40, of Hastings, passed away Sats, jay. August 19, 2000 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Hastings, the son of Gerald and Ardeth (Williams) Garrison. He was bom on November 3, 1959 in Battle Creek, the son of Lewis A. and Maria (Arens) Endsley. Mr. Garrison was preceded in death by hi»grandparents, Hany and Lula Garrison; and an uncle, Lawrence Garrison. Lewis graduated from Hastings High School in 1977. He is survived by his father, Gerald Garrison of Hastings; mother, Ardeth Nagil of Grand Rapids; sisters, Sheryl He was a former Production worker at Cascade Engineering. Curtis of Hastings, and Linda Pelak of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews; ifwasjpvcd music, he could pick q> •Of muat4al instrumental*! play k. He specialyfpgq^ Keathley ofFlorida. was a member of the former band Kcdron. He was preceded in death by his father, Lewis A. Endsley on December 27,1996. Michelle Respecting his wishes, no services were Lewis is survived by his mother, Maria Endsley of Hastings; a son, Donovan L. held. Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by the Endsley of Hastings; several aunts, uncles Girbach Funeral Home in Hastings. and cousins. Funeral Services for Lewis were held on Monday, August 21, 2000 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Jean P. Stevens Burial was at Brush Ridge Cemetery in Hope Township. MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Jean P. Stevens, age 78, of Middleville, died Memorials may be made to Camp Michawana. Saturday, August 19. 2000 at home. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Monday, August 21. 2000 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. The Reverend the Funeral Services for Jean were held on Stephen Baker officiated. Burial was at the Glenn Haven Cemetery Melvin A. Barton NASHVILLE - Melvin A. Barton, age 79, of Nashville, died Tuesday, August 15, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or World Vision Foundation. 2000 in Grand Rapids. Mr. Barton was bom on September 5, 1920 in Howard City, the son of Ivan and Clara (Engcbretscn) Barton. He was raised in the Howard City area and attended Howard City schools. Mr. Barton was married to Mildred Raterink in 1942 in Grand Rapids. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1942 where he served as a Military Police Officer specializing in the capture of strategic islands including the Philippines and Okinawa. He was honorably discharged in 1945. Mr. Barton worked for Standard Oil in Grand Rapids until the mid 1950*s when he started Melvin Barton Construction, specializing in the installation of service station equipment including tanks, pumps, and hoists. He was a member of Wheels of the Century Travel Trailer Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and fanning. Mr. Barton was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan and Clara Barton; brother, Thurman Barton; and sister, Maxine Barton. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Barton of Nashville; sons, Michael (Delores) Barton of Nashville, and Marc (Bonnie) Barton of Grandville; daughter, Merrill (David) Williams of Bellevue; brother, Ivan (Sandy) Barton of Arizona; sister-in-law, LecElla Barton of Litchfield; step-sister, Betty Johnson of Grand Rapids; three grandchildren; six step­ grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. Graveside Services for Melvin were held on Tuesday. August 22, 2000 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek. Burial was at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the World War II Memorial in Washington. D.C. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Richard "Dick” B. Castelein BATTLE CREEK - Mr. Richard "Dick" B. Castelein, age 67. of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday. August 19, 2000 at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. He was bom on May 16, 1933 in Hastings, the son of Lawrence and Millie (Bolton) Castelein. Mr. Castelein lived in Hastinp until 1958, then moved to Battle Creek. He attended Hastings High School and received his G.E.D. in the Army. Mr. Castelein served in the United States Amy from 1951-1954 during the Korean Conflict He worked for the State of Michigan at Stale Homes in Battle Creek. Caro, and Coldwater, then worked for Hunter Prell until 1991. Mr. Castelein married Janet Millard on June 18. 1955 in Battle Creek, marriage ending in divorce in 1974. He was a bowler, enjoyed playing ball, fishing, spending time out of doors, and his grandchildren. He was a member of the American Legion Post #298. Mr. Castelein was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Castelein. He is survived by two daughters. Brenda K. Lancaster, and Linda L. Smith, both of Battle Creek; sister, Barbara Kiersey of Hastings; three grandchildren; one great grandchild; three step-grandchildren; and four step great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Dick were held on Wednesday. August 23. 2000 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Burial was al Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorials can be made at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. Arrangements were made by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Baltic Creek. �The Hastings Bann« - Thursday. August 24. 2000 - Page 7 Swing band to play in Lake 0 Aug. 26 Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries, and Births... Hurlesses to mark golden anniversary Priser-Case to wed Oct. 7 Keith and Jane "Wedmore" Hurless will be celebrating their 50th anniversary Aug. 26, 2000. Keith and Jane have three chil­ dren: Lee J., Rebecca Richardson and Karen. They have five grandchildren and one Bruce and Jamie Priser of Lake Odessa are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter. Casey J., to Josh L. Case, son of Doug and Mary Case of Freeport. Casey is a 1997 graduate of Lakewood High School and a 2000 graduate from Douglas J Academy for Cosmetology. She is now employed at Douglas J, Day Spa Sa­ lon in Okemos. Josh is also a 1997 graduate of Lakewood High School. He is now employed with Case Construction of Freeport. They are planning to wed on October 7th, 2000. great-grandchild. They are having a dinner with family and friends. To wish them well, send cards to: P.O. Box 105, Hastings. MI 49058. The Lake Odessa Village Park will be a swinging place Saturday, evening, Aug. 26, as the Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission will sponsor a free concert with the Grand River Big Band. There also will be a surprise visit from the mysterious "Lake O Louie" and door prizes of tickets to a Whitecaps game. The evening will start with a chicken barbecue served by the Lake Odessa Fire Department from 5 to 7 p.m. The chicken dinner with all the fixins’ is $6 for adults and $3.50 for children. Tickets for the dinner can be purchased in advance from any Lake Odessa firefighter or at the instruction for a wide variety of corporate dinner. There will be free swing dance instruc­ tion at 6:30 by the professionals at Sil­ vestro's Ball Room Dance Studio in Grand Rapids. Patty and Frank Silvestro have been teaching ballroom dancing for 30 years. Patty is a former All-American Dance Champion (five states and Canada). Sil­ vestro's Dance Studio professionals will share their expertise in ballroom, country cert performance, but enjoyed it so much that several members discussed the pos­ sibility of keeping the group together to perform as a fund-raising activity for the larger concert band. The Grand River Big Band has a reper­ toire of more than 200 songs from the 1930s to the 1970s and includes both in­ strumental and vocal numbers of the Big Band Era. Each program features well- and Latin dance. Silvestro's Dance Studio has provided events for D&W Foods, and Gantos, as well as a number of other corporation in the greater Grand Rapids area. The Grand River Big Band then will perform its swinging music at 7:30. There will be dancing under the park pavilion to the swinging melodies. The group is an ensemble of the Grand Rapids Symphonic Band that was formed in May 1991 to present an example of the swing era music for one of the Grand Rapids Symphonic Band's concerts dur­ ing the 1990-91 season. The group re­ hearsed for only six numbers for the con­ RAISE EXTRA CASH FASTI Use the BANNER cense# ’ - WMBi Jason Leslie Howland, Delton and Jill Lynn Goff, Delton. Timothy James Orr, Hastings and Terri Jo Harrington, Hastings. Christopher Wayne Pennington, Freeport and Bernadette Smith, Freeport. Charles Elmer Collins, Sr., Hastings and Carol Lavon Kidder, Hastings. David Joseph DesJardin, Hastings and Marta Lynn Blough, Hastings. Daniel Bruce Wells, Sunfield and Jen­ nifer Lee Bishop, Woodland. Lincoln LaVem Miller, Freeport and Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call Us at.. Naomi Jean Wilson, Freeport. Benjamin James Hull. Hastings and Kel­ BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS GIRL, Trinity Kay Palasek, bom at Metro­ politan Hospital on July 25. 2000 at 3:51 p.m. to Mandi DeWitt and Chuck Palasek of Middeville. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Carly Faith Kolean, bom at Spec­ trum Downtown, July 31, 2000 at 4:51 a.m. to Dave and Tammy Kolean of Middleville. Weighing 10 lbs. and 21 inches long. Grandparents are George and Marilyn Kolean of Holland, MI and John and Patri­ cia Polmanteer of Wayland, Ml. Brothers are Justin and Neal, sisters are Holly and Dcidrc. GIRL, Shelby Lane LaNew, bom at Bit­ burg Air Force Base Hospital, Germany on Aug. 10, 2000 at 11:09 a.m. (Michigan time) to Matt and Jody LaNew. Grandparents are Dave and Melody LaNew of Lake Odessa and Sherry Ernst and the late James Emst-Savanna, III. Great grandparents are Rose Johnson of Lake Odessa, Mildred Andrew, Savanna, III. and Fred Ernst, Savanna, Ill. Wilcox, Hastings. David Stanley Gay, Delton and Raynettc Joe Perry, Delton. Gerry Allen Lucas, Middleville and Vick­ Anniversary Michelle Martinez, Hastings. Pedro Valdez, Hastings and Rachel Ann ie Kay Battiata, Middleville. Chad David Sutherland, Bellevue and Angela Jean Smith, Bellevue. Floyd Daniel Young, Sommerville, AL Stein-Ranger to be wed Oct. 14 and received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Central Michigan University. She is working toward a master’s degree in health administration. Gina is employed as a clinical recruiter by Munson Mcd.cal Center in Traverse City. The prospective groom is the son of Paul and Nan Ranger of Flushing. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Michigan. He is employed as a physical therapist by Northwoods Physics* Therapy in Traverse City. sent the band's performance with the sup­ port of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs mini grant program Handl’s Celebrate 25^ ly Jean Evans, Hastings. • Juan Armando Villa, Hastings and Toni An Oct. 14, 2000, wedding at Traverse City St. Francis Catholic Church is being planned by Gina M. Stein of Traverse City and Rodney P. Ranger of Interlochen. The bride-elect is the daughter of Gerald and Regina Stein of Middleville. She gradu­ ated from Thomapple Kellogg High School, known area vocalist Carol Bronson. The Grand River Big Band regularly performs the music made popular by the masters of the "Big Band," Herman Miller, Woody Herman and Count Basic. The Grand River Big Band is under the direction of Chris R. Hansen and man­ aged by Kris McKay. In case of rain, the chicken dinner will be served in the Lake Odessa Fire Bam and the dancing will lake place at the high school. The Arts Commission is able to pre­ and Denise Annette Ellsworth, Som­ merville, AL. Mikolajczyk-Miller plan to marry Sept. 9 Theresa M. Mikolajczyk and Carl D. Miller would like to announce their engage­ ment. A Sept. 9, 2000 wedding is planned. INCREDIBLE NATURAL WEIGHT LOSS NUTRITION ANO ENERGY PRODUCTS Call OtWayw al: S1M4MM71 PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: SHARE with a friena, information On the local; area. SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings Banner in th name. Call 94S-9554. If you see this Lake Odessa 2 “ Newslady’ wish her a happy birthday! Happy Birthday... ELAINE ./// and T)enyse Pandl of Jlastings were married 25 years ago in the J'os./lngvles 'Temple of the Church ofJesus Christ ofJfytter-'Day Saints, for all time and eternity. 'They have two children, ,/lnianda, a junior at the ‘University of Utah andJeff who is serving a two year mission for the Church ofJesus Christ of J'itler-bay Saints. ,<fll and benyse will cebbrate their anniversary by riding theirJlarley to Idaho for a family reunion. Ifyou see the Pandls wish them a happy 25th. - August 27,1920- Take an Additional Driver Nichols to retire from U.S. Navy Mervin A. and Gcri Nichols arc very proud to announce the retirement of their son Mervin C. Nichols from 20 years of ac­ tive naval service. He served from Sept. 25. 1980 to Sept. 30. 2000. His retirement cere­ mony was held at the Forrestal Village Chapel. Great Lakes. Illinois on Aug. 7. 2000 Mervin has three children. Jessica. Matthew, and Jeremy who reside in Hast­ ings. Michigan. He also has two sisters. Penny (Matt) Gra­ ham from Hastings and Stacy (Jeff) Vrcdcveld from Grand Rapids. Nieces and nephews who arc also proud of his accomplishments are Chase and Brooklyn Graham, and Jennifer and Stephanie Vredcvcld. He is the grandson of Marjorie Bower­ man from Saranac and the late Letha Wilkins from Middleville. Z leader in Miles Years in a Row _ _ TTTT1 $1,000 Sign-on Bonus The Lowest Marked Price. for Exp Company Drivers ' I Taan« Start av ta I 46 c Benefits We ve got ALL the Bolls & Whistles’ Owntr Operators Sales 83C Teams 88C Lease Purchase Program Available Experienced Drivers 1-I0I-441-43I4 Owner Operators 1-177-141-1115 Graduate Students 1110-131(421 Save on a select stock of Summer Sportswear for Men, Women and Children. riLIK'S ^Jpfamilv owned since 1897 W. State St. Mon -Fri 10-9, Sat - 10-8, Sun 12-5 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 24. 2000 -Ha/ze OdeA/La N E W S finn landers Precious cargo Dear Ann Landers: I saw something yesterday that disturbed me enough to write to you and wam your readers. I was returning to my car after buying groceries. In the back scat of the car next to mine were two sweet little boys, no more than 6 years old. These boys had been left completely alone in the car. in a busy park­ ing lot of a large shopping center. The win­ dows of the car were down, and the doors were unlocked. The boys kept getting in and out of the car, and could easily have been hit by an­ other vehicle. Moreover, any predator could have come by and snatched them without any difficulty whatsoever. I quickly wrote an anonymous note mentioning these points, and asked the boys if I could put it on the front scat. They said, “Daddy will be back right away.” Now. I am kicking myself for not report­ ing this to the police. Please remind all of your readers that no matter how inconve­ nient or difficult it is to shop with young children, one should never leave them in a car unattended. It takes just one moment for a tragedy to occur, and I’m sure “Daddy" would never forgive himself. - Concerned Parent in Yorba Linda. Calif. Dear Yorba Linda: You have written a let­ ter that should get the attention of every parent who reads this column. Your mes­ sage is a vital one. Every parent who sees this should ask him- or herself, “Could the writer be talking to me?” If the answer is yes, for heaven’s sake, vow never again to leave your children unattended in a car. Re­ member. they arc your most precious pos­ sessions. Tight fit Dear Ann Landers: 1 have a dear friend who is highly intelligent, warmhearted and has a great many fine qualities. “Samantha” used to be a size 5, but is now a size 14. the problem is she still squeezes her ample body into size 8 dresses and slacks, and she looks like a sausage pushing out of its cas­ ing. I have tned to talk to her about this in a tactful way, but she says in her head she will never be larger than a size 8. and that it gives her peace of mind to think this way. Her appearance is hurling her profession­ ally (she’s the talk of the office because everything she wears is so tight), and it is also hurting her personally. Men get the idea she is “easy." if you catch my drift. Lakewood has its first football game of the 2000 season Friday night (Aug 25) at Unity Field against Hastings, a tradition for the season opener. Saturday the Depot/Museum will be open from 10 to 2. The exhibits arc yet in place from Depot Day. The 1922 school exhibit occupies much space in the fireside your Gem of the Day. Teeth is very nice to have. They fills you with content. And if you doesn’t know it now. You will when they have went. - Bryan in room. The display cases have many items from the Davis and Dodge estates. There is space devoted to the Lake Odessa Produce and the Garlinger exhibits. A director of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will be the hostess. Also, members of the Ionia County Genealogical Society are welcome Warren. R.l. Dear Bryan: Your English teacher will not be pleased with your “contribution," but your dentist will love it. Thanks a bunch. Prison friends Dear Ann Landers: I read that letter from “Out .8 Grand and Four Years,” who described herself as an authority on friend­ ship with prison inmates She had been sending money to an inmate, only to dis­ cover that the man was writing to several fe­ male pen pals, and apparently, living very well off the money they were sending him. Not only did her letter disturb me, but your response was appalling. You stated. “Lonely women are extremely vulnerable. Your drcam man will not be found behind bars.” You went on to say, “Personal ads are always a risk. Take a second or third look if that person wants to borrow money. It’s a bad beginning." Who arc you to be casting stones? I am a 35-ycar-old incarcerated woman, and have already been judged, tried and convicted. I agree lonely women arc vulnerable, but try being a lonely woman in prison. I’ve had several pen pals for the sole purpose of friendship. I have never asked anyone for money. Please don’t discourage your readers from corresponding with prison inmates. You cannot imagine how wonderful it is to hear your name called at mail time. A letter from a family member or friend can keep me going for days. Emotional support is much more important than money. I work 30 hours a week for 23 cents an hour. I also go to school and am in a rehab program. I live on $24 a month, which I earn from in­ mate pay. That is a far cry from “living very well." Granted, we arc incarcerated for criminal behavior, but we are paying for our mis­ takes, and we deserve a second chance. Please say so. - Inmate at Virginia Correc­ tional Center for Women. Dear Inmate: I am definitely in favor of second chances, and applaud your efforts to better yourself. Let us, however, back up for to use the library facilities for research. Saturday is a time for an enjoyable evening. The fire department will bold its chicken barbecue at the village park, with serving from 5 to 7. At 6:30 a dance studio will provide lessons in swing dancing. Then the concert by the Grand River Big Band will start aftetward. This is sponsored by the Lake Odessa Arts Commission. Joey Jackson Jr. is now stationed in Korea. His wife Jan (Burkec) and four chil­ dren are back here from his previous post in New York. Noted on driving around town: the south door of the Doane building to access the dental office of Dr. Jerry Licari has been closed with bricks since his space has expanded to the south half of the building. He now uses the front entrance onto Fourth Avenue, which was used first by Lakewood Eye Care and then by Dr. Richard Barnett. New housing starts arc seen at the west end of the Beland farm on a home for David Beland and on M-66 next north of Don and Margo Bailey. A house is well under way just north of Carlyn Drive on what was the east side of the Hulliberger farm. Newer houses arc on Bonanza Road and Russell Road on what was farm acreage with wet spots. The houses arc all built on higher ground. A beautiful home is on Eaton Highway west of the home of the late Royce and Mary Brooke. Another foundation is in the works at the north end of the farm of the late Bonnie McLeod on Martin Road* Sunday was billed as Family Fun day at Central United Methodist Church. There were lawn games after church, followed by a shared meal. Then more games followed, with lots of water fun. The youngest chil­ dren had a fishing pond and tried to snag balloons wrapped at the neck with metal, which they hoped would be caught by the fish poles that had magnets. There were huge bubbles blown. A few willing subjects had new hairdos, thanks to gobs of shaving cream and willing designers. A dunk tank was filled with water and the Pastor Don Ferris was the first occupant of the col­ a moment. The woman who wrote said she was lonely and began ^'-responding with an in­ lapsible scat. The children took turns throwing the balls to trigger the collapse. Jeanne Everett was the first lucky pitcher. Others who followed in the tank were Alex Jones, Tony Barcroft, Adam Rohrbacher and Matt Black. People had been advised to Samantha has so much going for her, I hate to see her coming off like this. Her self-esteem is extremely fragile, and I know mate who had placed a personal ad. He bor­ rowed $8,000 from her. and she never heard from him again. She asked that I print her she doesn’t like her body. I don’t under­ stand why she can’t see herself the way oth­ ers do. Is there anything I can say that will help without hurting her? - Prudent in Pennsylvania. Dear Prudy: Probably not, so I suggest that you clip this column and tell her you wrote the letter If you cannot bring your­ self to confront her directly, mail the col­ umn to her anonymously. It is a long shot, letter as a warning to others. There are many lonely people in this world, but I cannot, in good conscience, suggest that they seek companionship from someone who is behind bars. I have no way of knowing if an inmate is honest or deceit­ ful, but I have a responsibility to my readers to take no chances. and may not work, but it’s worth taking a chance. She needs to sej it. Play piano played flute as accompaniment to the organ for ail the hymns. This is an annual treat for Dear Ann Landers: My question is of such a personal nature that I am writing in tlie congregation. Flowers: The beautiful display on Sixth Avenue is that of Lon and Sue Ketchum, not Mark. Many lawns have lasting exhibits of daisies which bloom for weeks. Lakewood girls’ cross country team had a naming week at Camp Living Waters at Luther last week. Classes began in all buildings on Wednesday. Aug. 23. The opening hour is ten minutes earlier this year at the high To the teeth Dear Ann Landers: I found this m a 1956 edition of the Fall River, Mass.. Her­ ald News. I thought you might use it for wear appropriate garb for water contact. Skis which held four persons were used in a race between two teams using ropes for lift power. A tug uf war was another event. Ruth Bylsma and daughter Whitney played a duct a: Central UMC Sunday with flute and cello for a prelude. Ruth also longhand rather than risking a computer trail on my word-processing program. 1 hope my longtime use of high-tech commu­ nication devices has not ruined my hand­ writing and made it illegible. Please bear with me. Here’s my question. In your opinion (and that of the gynecological and psychological LEGAL NOTICE State of Michigan Probata Court Barry County Circuit Court-Family Division PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Filo No. 00-22944-NC In the matter of Justin Trischler Moreno; Gabriel Leo Trischler Moreno; Ryan Richard Trrschler Moreno TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: Fernando Moreno whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest m the matter may be barred or affected by the following. TAKE NOTICE On 9-13-0 at 3 30 p m m the Family Division Courtroom. 220 W Court St.. Ste. 302. Hastings. Ml before the Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Justin Trischler Moreno to Justin Richard Trischler Blake. Gabriel Leo Trischler Moreno to Gabriel Leo Richard Trischler Blake. Ryan Richard Trischler Moreno to Ryan Richard Trischler Blake Date 8-16-00 Gloria T Blake 4960 Marsh Shelbyville Ml 49344 (8/24) experts at your disposal), is a woman ever too old for her first sexual encounter? Or to put it another way, if “the piano" is over 50, in good condition, but has never been played, is it wiser to leave it be, even in the unlikely event that someone might wish to play it after so many years? I await your counsel. - Unused Steinway in a City Not increased hours of instruction. People from Woodland, Lake Odessa and Hastings attended the farewell reception in honnr of Bishop and Mrs. Donald Ott at Lansing Trinity Church Sunday. United to be Identified. Dear Unused: There is no reason that a Steinway, which is in good condition and has never been played, should just sit there while a prospective musician is in the vicin­ ity. I do suggest, however, that the musician be carefully screened. Meanwhile, be advised that age is not a factor if the instrument has been well-cared for. And since wc arc in the music store, be aware that the older the violin, the sweeter the music. Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Methodists from across the state attended. Music included singing by a children’s choir from a Vietnamese church in Grand Rapids, a praise band from the host church, a choir of Detroit-based singers, a brass quartet which accompanied hymns. One of the climactic moments came when the Bishop Ott invited to join him two UM bishops under whom he had served in Wis­ consin, the incoming Bishop Linda Lee, who will administer the Michigan area, and the newly elected bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Detroit. Communion was served to the assembly, with the district superin­ tendents and others administering the cle- — Cash CtK-Jk. gewe your owrettes« me ooon county seat ...depends on experience and equipment. Let Us QUOTE YOUR WORK! • J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 Insurance agent. The best things in life are really pretty simple. Call today Making Your Future More Predictable i-aa I For more ^formation | (616)637-2231 a I V Lam Neil, CLU, CHFC Hawnr. Ml 49058 Phone: 945-3443 former Nola Rairigh and husband Mark Payne and children from Rosebush were in the crowd. She too is from the Woodland church. Attorney James Banks is temporarily serving his clients in the former EBI build­ ing on Fourth Avenue. Meantime his former .(uaners arc being adjusted to return to use jy Union Bank. Vince Pennington^ busi­ ness, Solid Design, is in the former library building. AeroIon Photogrammetric Services Inc. is in the rear half of the Tromp building on Fourth Avenue. LEGAL NOTICE The security of life insurance, the smiles of Monday. August 28. - S oo p.m. m inTn Registration at the door at 6:30 128 S Jefferson. Downtown Hastings Another pastor formerly at Woodland pre­ sent was the Rev. Rick Erickson, who is director of Weslev Foundation at MSU. The your children, the help of your Farm Bureau । * Experience hypnosis-plus for success! WRITTEN ments. United Methodist Women from both West Michigan and Detroit conferences were hostesses for the refreshment time. Those coming from Detroit encountered hour delays along the 1-96 freeway because of road construction and accidents. Local clergy attending were the Rev. Ward Pierce of Lakewood UMC and Rev. Soo Han Yoon who since Aug. I is serving the Woodland and Welcome Comers churches. He and his wife came to Michi­ gan from a Montreal Evangelical church. YOU ALWAYS PROTECT THE ONES YOU LOVE I ★ without stress or weight gain! GUARANTEE' Marge Vroman relates the background of her English china, lace and linens at the UMW luncheon Aug. 14 school, as schools try to fulfill the man­ dates of the state with increased days and I' ★ inBecome Just afnon-smoker (one) Hour Flat! tonight! L Adam Rohrbacher and Pastor Dan Ferris are the subjects for beauty operators prepared to give them bouffant hairdos. The avid massagers are Dana Schelter, Lynette Rohrbacher. Karen Kruisenga. Sharon R.. Christy Barcroft. Katie Kauffman (in front) has had her turn in the suds. Ashley Barcroft and Victoria Shetterly wait their turns. wwwtarmfiureajinsurancem- com Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Patrick A Kennedy and Kathy S. Kennedy, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Creciar Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 1. 1999. and recorded on July 21. 1999 m Document No. 1032790, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the BankOne. National Association, as Trustee f/k/a First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated July 29.1999. which was recorded on December 20. 1999. in Document No 1039349, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SIX THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY AND 76/100 dollars ($96,620.76), including interest at 9.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on September 21. 2000 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County Michigan. and are described as Lol 21. Middleville Downs Addition *Wj. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 5 of plats, on Page 4. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: August 10. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie <200012133 Panthers (9/7) �7ne r .-’Mtngs Banner - Thursday. August 24. 2000 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME by Joyce F. Weinbrecht The Days and Times of Irving Charlton (Resisted m) By Joyce F. Wdnbrecht Note: H-hen Mr Mead writes about Indi­ ans, they are referring to Michigan Native Americans, usually of the Ottawa. Chippe­ wa or Pottawatomi descent. He are present­ ing this to our readers as it was written in Mr. Mead r own words. Mr. Mead continues to write about Irving Charlton and Chariton Park. He tells about the Steam Club and the steam shows, not­ ing that “the auto shows come later on fea­ turing antique autos. “In the early days of the park, Irving held many Indian and Old Pioneer picnics before the museum was built. The Indians would come from Bradley, Mt. Pleasant and all about Michigan and put on log rollings in the river, also, Indian dances and cere­ monies. They made many prominent peo­ ple, along with Charlton, honorary chiefs. “Also, a ► game would be held and the Indians v» camp on the park. One time in the 19.-w while I was operating Charl­ ton^ farm, he came and asked me if some of the Indians could sleep in the bam on the hay as long as they did not smoke in it. The Sarah Isaac, on the right weaving baskets at Chartton Park. The women wove custom styled baskets to fill orders and sometimes delivered them to the homes of their customers. "Irving, when at home, always sat in an armchair he had built. He placed a wide board across the arms and used it to write on or play solitaire on, when along, or not reading. ?4s one passed by his home late at night, you could see him sitting there, sometimes, I am sure, a lonely man. ” (Meade) several weeks, engraving monuments in the King Cemetery. They stayed right there and were treated as guests. “Stone has played an important part in the development of the museum and rest rooms at the park. Irving and 1 and others searched the area for several miles around to find stone suitable for use. “The last job 1 had before going in the U.S. Navy in April 1944, was cutting logs in The museum at Chartton Park during construction. 1948 photo by Gladys Miller, Hastings Banner Nashville News Correspondent. morning after, when I went to the bam ear­ ly to milk and do the chores. I had a bam full of Indians wrapped in blankets and sleeping in the new hay. “The Indians would display and sell the artifacts, baskets and other items which they had made. “At that time in the 1930s and 1940s there was a very old Indian lady they called ‘Grandma.’ She was 100 years old or older. On Sunday mornings, the Indians would have religious services. Many people attended. “There was country music and square dances were held with seats and stage made from C.K.&S. railroad ties and plank. Country fiddlers, banjo, guitar and piano players furnished the music. Fred Smith, father of Mrs. Chester Wilder of Stoney Point, came up from Hillsdale, along with his two sons, Kenneth and Glen, and Chet Wilder also played and as they were experts in a good time was had by alL “Fred Smith was a country fiddler and played for dances for many years. Glen Smith and his wife, Ola, lived at Stoney Point for a year or two and played music for PTA programs and other parties in the 1930s. Glen played a banjo and Ola played an organ or piano. Those were the days before radios were common and music was heard at the fairs or a movie or perhaps a record player, hand cranked and spring wound. “The Steam Shows were held across the river at Dave Barry’s for a few years after Mr. Charlton passed away and are now held near Mason, Mich. Dave Barry, a neighbor, and friends of Irving^ helped to care for the park and museum, as did others, until a more permanent arrangement could be made as Mr. Charlton spent all his time car­ ing for it and it is a 24-hour per day task. “Just before his passing, he had been busy laying out an area for camping where the village now is, as it was then necessary to have it where it could be watched and controlled. “In the 1930s when I first became acquainted with the area which is not the p«t. there were two frame houses on it. The one was on the rise to the left of the south entrance and the other was to the north, on the left of the north entrance, but several rods up from it. There arc some large oak trees there and it can be se-n there had been a house there. It was me red or razed in the 1940s. “People lived in the south house from time to time as the marsh was then being worked and he raised onions and cabbage. Irving did live there for a time along with some of his hired help. Just below and to the right of the drive was a building and Charlton had a sawmill there. “He sawed logs for those who brought them in but later traded the mill for Indian arrowheads and artifacts. In the north house. Irving had dances at times, usually Saturday night. 1 was there several times and they would square dance mostly. “The reason Irving had the dances was to get people around to play pedro. He cared nothing about the dancing. He loved to play pedro and when Irving in the stone house on the farm, local men would come and play, sometimes until daylight - Merle Varney. Ward Weiler, Gus Fumiss, Loren Lewis, Harry Hinkley, Shirley Gillespie and myself, of course. Any time he could get enough to play a game he would. “He took it very seriously and played as though his farm was at stake. He would laugh and have a great time. Sometimes he had some beer on hand or cider and he would say, ‘You don't get a dnnk until I win a game,' and we didn't. “Irving, when at home, always sat in an armchair he had built. He placed a wide board across the arms and used it to write on or play solitaire on. when alone, or not reading. As one passed by his home late at The museum after it was enclosed in 1950. The granite stone located at the south entrance to Charlton Park, placed there as a memorial to Irving Chartton’s parents, E. Frank and Rosanna Chariton. night, you could sec him sitting there, sometimes. I am sure, a lonely man. “Nothing seemed to please him more than the end games with his friends. 1 sure do miss those times too. as I and many oth­ ers do as some often mention it. As to who played the music for the dances, I just can­ not remember, but I do know everyone had a good time in those long ago days, when fun did not cost many dollars. Today most of our so called fun is bought. In those days, one had to make it, and I am sure wc were all better friends and neighbors for it. After 1937. the upper house was used to store park tables and benches in the winter sea­ son. “As one enters Charlton Park at the south entrance, at the right will be noticed a large granite boulder or rock or stone as a geolo­ gist would call it, a stone being a pan of a rock rounded and weathered by water, ice or glacial action. However, as this area of to the pioneers of the area. His long time friend and later administrator of his estate, James Conner, who lived on the south side of Thomapple LatocJmds>i»' proiessidnil stone cutter. Also, his son, Robert, learned the trade and they engraved the stone for Irving. “Mr. Conner was a World War II veteran of the Marine Corps and served tn the south west Pacific. Mr. Conner also operated a ‘White Elephant' store in Nashville and told me that Mr. Chariton had discussed such a store and thought it would be a profitable business to be in. In his business as a stone cutter. Jim and Mrs. Conner traveled about the country engraving stones and monu­ ments in cemeteries, etc. He told me of being on the Great King Ranch in Texas for Irving’s woods with Clarence Hardy, using a crosscut saw. Orton Endsley saved the timbers and lumber to be used to build the new museum. Mr. Charlton wrote me a VMail letter in January 1945, stating he hoped to get the museum enclosed that year. However, it was 1950 before it was done. “As one looks about the museum and the log shed and all buildings connected with the museum, they wonder how all of it was collected. Irving had collected to some degree all of his life. However, after giving the park to Barry County, he really worked to promote and collect articles to fill a museum to be built. “Due to his lectures at schools and meet­ ings and displays in local banks, a great deal of interest grew among all the older people and their families, as ail of them had things from the past laying arouixl, not being seen by anyone. They were glad to donate or sell them to be shown at the museum. “In January 1937, Fred Peck, a retired farmer getting along in years and a neigh­ bor of Irving’s, whose farm on State Road joined Chariton’s on the northwest comer, became very interested. He was over to Charlton's storehouse nearly every day and they would be gone all day seeing different people and getting a line on antiques or relics. “1 am indebted to the daughter of Mr. Peck. Laura McIntyre of Nashville, for clip­ pings from a 1937 Banner, stating the many people he contacted and the relics he found. “However, due to ill health, Mr. Peck did not live long enough to sec the fruits of his labors. He died March 17, 1937, and was buried in Fairplain Cemcti r > in Grand Rapids. “Mr. Peck had a well written account of people’s interest and attitude in a Banner dated Jan. 7, 1937, with the heading ‘Peo­ ple Willing to Donate Relics,' and ‘Pro­ posed Museum at New Chariton Park Meets General Approval.’ In the following article, he writes: ‘At this time of year, my time is somewhat of a burden with nothing to do. so unofficially I started out to see what I could do or locate that would be use­ ful for the county museum.'" (More about Fred Peck and his help with locating artifacts for the new museum next week.) Michigan has only limestone and sandstone and shale, this stone was brought by the glaciers and deposited in a moraine many thousand years ago. One can readily see it has been rounded and rolled and worn smooth by its hundreds or thousands of miles of travel from the Canadian area by the glaciers. “This large stone was deposited in the moraine or soil southeast of Mr. Shirley Gillespie'; house and rested there until being dug out by the Baldwin Brothers in the late 1940s. “The stone did not show above the ground very far, perhaps a foot. 1 plowed around it with a team of horses while work­ ing for Shirley and his. father, William Gillespie, in 1937. The William Gillespie farms joined the then Chariton farm on the oust Shirley’s farm is the Frank Johnson farm on the south (1983). “This is the same place school was held for that area Sept. 2. 1901. as I learned from an account written by Mrs. William Gillespic Cogswell in 1926. Mrs. Cogswell is a sister of William Gillespie. This account also tells about Irving Charlton, who was a student in Hastings High School, taught this school for several weeks until a teacher could be hired. “The 40-acrc farm adjoining Shirley Gillespie’s farm on the west is where Irving Charlton was bom in August. 1882. Irving also built the bam now standing there for Floyd McKay years ago. Irving told me that the new large elm tree standing there could, when he was a kid. be driven over by a high wheel farm wagon, about 90 years ago. “The Baldw in brothers dug the stone out and got it up on top of the ground and loaded it upon very large heavy timber skids or pads and by using two large bull­ dozers or ‘cats' skidded them over to the park over the then gravel road. I saw them go by the Chariton farm as I was then living there. “After getting the stone in place, the Baldwins left and Charlton. Cutler and I mixed mortar and made a base for it. Irving wanted it as a monument to his parents. E. Frank and Roseanna Althousc Chariton, and Premium Interest Checking from Hastings City Bank .Make more money. Save more money. All on the services you use everyday. Premium Interest Checking provides: Anil more. All with the peace of mind that comes with knowing your deposits are FDIC Insured. Find out all the details by calling your local Hastings City Bank office. ■ Unlimited Check Access ■ Free Personalized Checks' ■ Free Check Return ■ Free Traveler's Checks ■ Conus Rales on NEW CDs of 1/4%’ liastinijs (Citu Ifiank www.hasting8citybank.com Member FDIC Not tnclud-ng Business Checks ‘Not vahd on promotional or negotiable rale CDs ■ Free Consultation with Trust Department APY is accurate as o< July 15. 2000 and subject to change without notice Available tor personal use and not intended for business entities Mamtam $25,000 minimum daily balance to avoid the $25 00 monthly service tee Fees may reduce eamtngs �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 24. 2000 Trojans win in Barry County < < me h think < I it Barry County champions. Or at least until Sept. 8. The Trojans from Thomapple Kellogg High School won Tuesday's Barry County tournament at Mullenhurst with an impressive early season score of 306. Caledonia was second with a 308, Hastings third with a 327, Lakewood fourth with a 340, Maple Valley fifth by Jim Jensen Preps, professional golf and other topics explored Summer is over... bring on the fall. With fall sports starting up (pictures at all of the schools happening this week) and Summerfest just a few days away, it has been really difficult to come up with a column topic this week. There’s a whole lot going on. but my mind appears to be elsewhere, anywhere that is but a pillow. Still before I left the office late Tuesday. I felt that there had to be some words that I wanted to share with those who read the Banner this week. So here it goes, short and right to some kind of point. • The opening of another season, may be busy, but it also has its reward. I've particularly enjoyed my stop at Maple Valley Friday. Caledonia Monday. Hastings Tuesday and Thomapple Kellogg in Middleville today (Tm writing this before I get to TK, but I’m sure the time there will be sunny and filled with many smiles, just as I have seen from the other stops). It’s always a pleasure to meet the new coaches, to chat with the prep athletes and to mingle with the families and administrators who may be on hand. It is in places like these that I learn new about new stories, hear a few good jokes and prepare myself for the seasons that have already started or will be starting jp real soon. It's great to see Mark Uyl running the athletic show in Caledonia... it’s good to see coach Guenther Mittelstaedt eager to lead his Lions into another football season at Maple'Valley... and it was great to see Hastings' cheerleaders Courtney Fortier and Tasha Jones helping to keep the football players smiling... and it's good to watch soccer players like Jake Heuss and goalkeeper Kyle Bellgraph preparing vigorously for Friday’s opening contest versus Lakewood at home. Here's to all the champions who are working hard to make the 2000 fall campaign a great one. • The J-Ad Graphics 3-on-3 basketball tournament is not taking any more sign* ups, though we wish that we could. Because we need to inform all of the teams about who and when their first games are, we had to make the deadline Tuesday at 5 p.m. The field is set and now all we hope for is a sunny day come Saturday. The competitions should be fierce and friendly and the slam dunk contest is a great chance for those who can sky, to show what they can do. We look forward to Saturday, and if you have nothing else io do. come out and watch the action at Ash Hatchery Park. • Sunday’s PGA championship proves that Tiger Woods is. without a doubt, the athlete of this millennium (so far). Only Michael Jordan compares to Woods' in dominance for a particular sport. Woods has now won four of the last five Majors including three this year. The last player to achieve that feat was Ben Hogan back in 1953. Tiger is just 24 and already he is rewriting the record book for professional golf. Still, like I said a couple weeks ago. he can never be Jack Nicklaus. • The U.S. Olympic gymnastics team that will travel to Sydney for the upcoming 2000 games has veterans such as Dominquc Dawes and Amy Chow to lead Bela Karolyi's squad, and some young budding stars such as Jamie Dantzscher and Elise Ray who could figure into the bronzes, silvers or golds. • Early prediction. Michigan will win the Big 10 and Wisconsin will finish second. The Wolverines are loaded at the skilled positions, but still must contend with powers such as Bowling Green and Rice in the first two games of their season. Wisconsin is equally as good, but give Michigan the nod because of its battle-tested defense. • Congrats to the golf team at Thomapple Kellogg High School for opening the year with a real bang. Coach Bernie Weller called me with information on TK's Barry County championship at Mullenhurst Tuesday, and I regret not having a huge story about the achievement in this week’s Banner. The Trojans deserve one and I truly wish that I could have been at Mullenhurst Tuesday. This time of year is quite crazy and certain jobs must be done. Great job guys and I hope to be a few of your winning moments during the fall of 2000. • The Detroit Pistons continue to look for big bodies to rebound and add quality minutes down low and the acquisition of Billy Owens in the trade for Lindsey Hunter appears to be a smart move. Hunter never developed into a proven starter at point and Owens can help where they need it most Now if the Pistons can just get a starting center. Well it’s about time to go take some more pictures and purchase my "official" Tigers Woods’ golf balls. See you Friday night at football or possibly Saturday at Summerfest... Well talk to you soon. Bruins fall teams include area stars Kellogg Community College's volleyball team will have a youthful look in 2000 and two of the Bruin freshmen are former Lakewood High School stars who now hope to make an impact in the college ranks. YMCA SCORES Hastings Men’s Softball League Stand­ ings A-League Carpenter Plumbing ............................... 13-2 Olde Towne Tavern As .......................... 13-2 Blarney Stone Maddawgs..................... 11-4 Blarney Stone.............................................4-11 Steelcom Seminoles ............................... 4-11 B League Jarman Construction.................................11-6 Varney Construction.................................11-6 Hastings Mfg................................................... 9-8 Billt Safety Service ................................ 7-10 Crane Tech/Miller Carpets..................... 6-11 Newton Well Service................................ 5-12 Dairy Queen................................................3-14 Home Run Leaders - B. Hemingway 22, T. Lucas 20. S. Hubbert 18. R. Madden 16. Last Weeks Results - Mfg. 19, DQ 12; Mfg. 13. Varney Const. 7; Varney Const. 18. Crane Tech. 14; Bills 30. Crane Tech 29; OTT As 36. Newton 27; OTT A’s 26. Varney Const. I; Bill's 7. Blarney Stone 0; Crane 7, Seminoles 0. YMCA Womens Softball 2000 FlexfabA ......................................................12-1 Cathys Cut Curl .........................................12-1 Art Meade-Dig It ........................................8-3 Manpowcr-Kings-Whites ........................ 7-4 Grand Rental-Walker Fluke..................... 7-7 Hastings P-Ring ........................................4-10 Flexfab B ..................................................... 1-13 Blarney Stone..............................................1-13 Jill Benschoter and Kat Shellenbarger are first-year outside hitters on coach John Knott's KCC squad. Benschoter is 5-10 and will wear No. 13. Shellenbarger is 5­ 6 and will wear No. 14. In total, the team consists of eight freshmen. Another first-year performer is Kara Potter. Potter, of Wayland, is a 6-0 middle blocker. KCC also has an area contingent playing for its soccer team. The Bruins' squad, coached by Mike Nunn, has three freshmen players from Hastings, forward Curt Norris, forward Sean Fortier and goalkeeper Dan Deming. The Bruins* soccer schedule opens Wednesday, Aug. 30 at Ancilla College. Area netters win Lakewood’s pre-season tennis tournament kicked off a new season Friday, Aug. 18. Pinckney took first place honors with 26 points. Caledonia was second with 22 points. Lakewood ended up third with 21 points and A ’bion finished fourth with 11 points. Lakewood's Kristi Anne Eldridge took second at No. 1 singles. Caledonia's Heather Hanna was second at No. 2 and Caledonia’s Gwen Freas was a runner-up at No. 3. Caledonia’s Kristin Uhl and Kelli VanVolkinberg beat Lakewood's Tina Eldridge and Karen Kruisenga in the championship at No. 1 doubles (7-6, 6­ 4). Lakewood's No. 2 doubles team of Breanna Flannery and Amanda Livingston finished second, Lakewood's Keegan Krauss and Anna Marie Smith beat Amy Leatherman and J. Workman in the championship al No. 3 and Lakewood's Christa Dickinson and Noelle Williams beat Caledonia’s pair of D. Robinson and K. Erlen in the championship at No. 4. with a 341, Wayland sixth with a 348 and Delton Kellogg was sixth with a 361. Most of the teams will get a second chance at a Barry County title Friday, Sept. 8 when the Hastings Country Club plays host to the J-Ad Graphics Barry County Fall Classic. The top 10 finishers at Monday's Mullenhurst event were TK’s Dan Burbar.k with a 71. Caledonia's Nick Fuller with a 73, TK’s Bob Roush with a 75, TK's Chase Vandenberg with a 75, Caledonia's Chris Leatherman with a 76, Caledonia’s Josh VanVelson with a 78. Hastings' Brian DeVries with a 79. Maple Valley’s Brian Burke with an 80, Hastings' Pete Swiatek with an 80 and Caledonia's Josh Baltrusaitis with an 81. TK's fourth score that figured into the win was Josh Enyart’s 85. Area you ready for football?; prep seasons start Friday Summer comes and summer goes. But in its place comes football and Friday nights spent at rowdy high school stadiums. The first week is always a prime time to see just how good the local prep gridders really are? On tap are games between big rivals who are hoping to start its campaign with a big win. Here at J-Ad Graphics, we will attempt to predict the scores each week of the five Barry County teams, Hastings. Delton Kellogg, Thornapple Kellogg in Middleville, Lakewood and Maple Valley. We remind you that our predictions are strict 1 y guesses and should not be used for gambling purposes. If you feel that you can do a better job than the J-Ad team, we invite you to send in, or call in, your predictions. We will use them as a measuring stick for our own selections and will give you newspaper credit Without further adieu, let’s begin our look at Week 1: Hastings Saxons at Lakewood Vikings Hastings is coming off a playoff season that concluded with a 7-3 mark. Coach Jeff Keller’s Saxons would like nothing better than to start its campaign just as they did a year ago with a 25-13 victory. Lake wood completed 1999 with a winning 5-4 record and have improved from year to year under third-year coach Randall Hager. Both teams have extreme quickness from starters who are reluming as well as a couple of heavy hitters who play on the defensive side of the ball. Hastings also has the golden leg of kicker Zac Fulmer who just might be called upon to boot one through the up­ rights during the final minutes. This year, however. Lakewood will Now that the pre-season drills are long gone, the Hastings Saxons and other Barry County teams are preparing for tomorrow night's prep season openers. For the Saxons, that means a trip to Unity Field at Lakewood High School. Wayland at Middleville receive home crowd advantage, although a good group of Saxon fans are expected to follow the team bus to Lake Odessa. The Trojans are another area team that qualified for the playoffs a season ago. And they are ready in 2000 to prove that they can go the distance and qualify for the post-season for a fourth year in a It's early, but our crystal ball says that the defenses will 'ominate this game. row. Coach Tim Penfield's Trojans certainly Hastings, in the second half, will find an opening down the sideline and will make a long jaunt to pull out a thriller. have the weapons to do that, led by a bruising backfield that includes Zia Prediction: Saxons 14, Vikings 8 Delton-Kellogg at Comstock The Colts did not make for a pleasant opening foe a season ago against coach Rob Heetkais* DK Panthers. Comstock won 34-7 thanks to some cosily early season turnovers and a blistering Colt who ran wild for four touchdowns and 148 yards. This year, the location is different and the final result should not be the same. Although we know little about the DK program, wc understand that Rollie Ferris is back in Panther-land, helping his alma matter to find its winning formula. Ferris, who was a star player at Central Michigan University before coaching last season at Hastings, will help his younger brother. Bill, to transform himself into a great player. Comstock may not have as good of a team like they had last year, but they're still talented. Delton Kellogg must stay away from costly mistakes and deliver some heavy hits on defence in order to have a chance. Odds are the Panthers, and a Ferris, will. Prediction: Panthers 21, Colts 18 Pewamo Westphalia at Maple Valley Shook, Aaron Lalone and Matt Erb. Wayland gave Middleville all they could handle a year ago. but eventually lost the season-opener 21-14. The Wildcats have shown vast improvement during the last couple of seasons, but this year they must prove themselves at Bob White Stadium. It should prove to be an emotional battle, but look for the black and orange to eventually wear down the green and white squad in the fourth quarter. Prediction: Middleville 21, Wayland 14 Berlin point season titles up for grabs this Saturday Veteran driver Tim DeVos set a blistering pace in capturing the 50-lap feature race for Late Model Stocks Saturday night at the Berlin Raceway. Greg Zimmerman set the early pace until lap 17 when DeVos forged into the lead and was never headed. Tim Thomas chased DeVos to his second win of the season. Bruce Alberts was declared the winne: of the accident marred 25-lap feature for Super Stocks. Gene Eding tangled and triggered a six car pileup on lap 17 of the accident scarred 25-lap feature race for Sportsman cars. All drivers escaped serious injury. Lee Anderson was the fastest of 100 qualifiers with a time of 100.684 miles per hour. The final point standings races will be decided this Saturday night for Late Models, Super Stocks and Sportsman cars. The season championship race will be run Saturday night, Sept. 2, with four feature races which will include the Auto Value Winged Sprint Cars. Races will get underway both evenings at 7 p.m. Kalamazoo Speedway... Duane Keltsch has had a season to remember at the Kalamazoo Speedway. In his rookie year of racing Super Late Models. Keltsch has 12 top 10 finishes including his eighth place finish in the C feature of the Aug. 9 Kalamazoo Klash. Keltsch started 16th in last Saturday's A feature, but dropped out with problems caused by a spin earlier in the race. Currently 30th in points, Keltsch is contending for Rookie of the Year honors along with seven other rookies in his field. Sponsors for Keltsch this season are Taco Bell. Phillip 66. Culligan Water Service. Spencer's Tire Service, Alto L.P. Gas and Meadowstone Moblc Home Park. Larry Dahlke Jr. was another local racer who fared well in the Super Late Models, starting 27th in the A feature but finishing in eighth. Dahlke Jr. is now 22nd in the season point standings. TITLES... continued on page 12 The Lions open their 2000 campaign at home. M.V. has six games at home this season including a Sept. 29 game versus Saginaw Buena Vista. It's a tough schedule that includes some tough Class B opponents, but that's just the way coach Guenther Mittelstaedt and his band of Lions like it. Pewamo has won a conference crown three consecutive years and will be a tough first game test. Maple Valley also was a league champ a year ago, in a season that included a post-season triumph over rival Olivet. The key to this game is for Maple Valley to gets its running game motoring early and dominate the line of scrimmage from start to finish. If they do, look for it to be another celebration for the home team. Prediction: Lions 28, Pewamo 10. Duane Keltsch, in his No. 47 automobile, has had quite the rookie season at the Kalamazoo Speedway. (Photo provided) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 24. 2000 Saxon alumni get revenge; win first game During the course of the 2000 season, the varsity boys soccer team at Hastings High School will probably face very few toes as tough as the one they started off against in pre-season action Saturday. Coach Dennis Argcisingcr’s squad, as a tune-up for its home opener Friday night versus Barry County foe Lakewood, took on the Saxon alumni players who not <>nly can still run gtcat distances, but can also boot the ball into the back of the net. thanks to .some crafty maneuvering. The alumni team obviously was inspired to play well after losing last year's pre-season battle 6-0. The scries was tied at l-l heading into Saturday's showdown and both teams were out 'n eager to get the upper hand. But. the alumni proved to be just a little bit better, rolling to a 5-3 victory. it was also a good night for Hastings' alumni girls, who won 1-0 to take a 1-0 senes lead. Nicole Wood scored the game­ winner with 22:52 to play, while Rebecca Mcpham and Danielle Gole each were credited with assists. Scoring in the boys contest was not a big problem, as six goals were tallied in the opening 45 minutes alone. Matt Gergcn gave the current Saxons an early 1-0 lead with his goal al 39:36, but Lee Bowman tied it at 1-1 for the alumni with a penalty kick score at 19:30. It was a big night for Bowman, who not only led his team to a thrilling triumph, but also became engaged to his fiancee, Nicole Karms, at half-time. The alumni made it 2-1 at 13:35 thanks to a score from a 2000 graduate, Sam Stafford. Stafford made a spinning move in front of current Saxon goalkeeper Kyle Bcllgraph, putting his squad ahead by one. 2-1. Mark Arens was all pumped up about giving the alumni a 3-1 advantage al 11:55, but the current Saxons were anxious to make their move. At 11:31, Josh Millcson cut the deficit io 3-2 and Jake Heuss later tied the score Page 11 with his goal at 8:57. The second half, however, was all alumni. Damian dcGoa scored al 39:40 to make it a 4-3 contest and Stafford added one more for insurance al 37:29. The current Saxons did have their chances down the stretch, including a rifling shot at 17:59 that just sailed wide right. Wood's goal in the girls game may have decided the final outcome, but don’t forget about a couple of miraculous saves by goalkeeper Katie Willison at the 10:34 mark of the second half, that kept the current Saxons off the scoreboard. The alumni teams may have been the winners of ’.he games, but everybody benefited from this night including the fans, the raffle winners, the Saxon soccer program, the officials and even the media. You could say. that everybody had a ball. by James Jensen Giving the alumni a tough battle were the current Saxon boys (in no specific order), captain Isaac Weeks, Matt Noiris, Jason Goggins, Paul Coscarelk, Paul Henney, Jake Heuss. Mike Nitz, Justin Schultz, David Miller, Andy Benningfield, Peter Gole. Kyle Bellgraph, Jon Kendall, B.J. VanAman, Jake Snyder, Jeremy Butler. Matt Gergen, Josh Milleson, Ben Jacobs and T.J. Milleson. Members of the winning boys alumni squad were (in no specific order) Mark Carlson (1989), Chris Stafford (1998). Derek Chandler (1995), Mike Toburen (1995), Larry Bailey (1998), Rob Shafer (2000), Paul VanOoy (1999), Garrett Gonzalez (1998), Tom Brighton (1993), Derek Johnson (1999), Damon Gonzalez (1997), Steve Storrs (1999), Sam Stafford (2000), Kyle Winkler (2000), Evan Winkler (1998), Michael Courtright (2000), Matt Toburen (1998), Damian deGoa (1996), Chris Norris (1996), Travis Moore (1996), Dan Deming (2000), Jim Rotoe (1996), Lee Bowman (1993), Corey Mice! (2000), Mike Nitz (1993), Mark Arens (2000), Sean Fortier (2000) and Curt Norris (2000). Hastings High School SOCCER SEASON gets underway FRIDAY NIGHT The girts soccer alumni team included (in no specific order) Michelle McCausey. Lisa Cooklin, Sarah Hayes, Mylea deGoa, Katie Willison, Michelle Gole. Danielle Gole. Nicole Wood, Jenny Pierce, Tonya Krick, Megan Baker, Jenny Norris. Rebecca Mepham and coach Doug Mepham. 3 upfield in alumni soccer action from Saturday. The proposal... The 2000 Saxons for girts soccer include (in no specific order) Amy Steele. Amanda Lee. Angie Eggers, Libby Gibbons. Liz Nida, Caroline DeWitt, Liz King, Jill Diamond. Jennie Heuss. Ashlee Pare, Rachel MacKenzie. Jenny Shaw. Mindy Colvin, Bethany Weeks. Jessica Ranguette and Brooke Sheldon Saxon soccer alum Lee Bowman proposed to his girl friend Nico'e Karms at halftime of the game and she accepted much to the delight of the cheering crowd that was on hand. defense5 led by MaTNon3^3 PaS’1,16 during” durin9 -‘''VarS"y second half play Support the team The girls held their first alumni game Saturday and the score, and the action on the field were quite even. The girls season, that has been very competitive the last couple of seasons, will start back up this spring SAXON POWER! �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 24, 2000 City, Rutland settle lawsuit, continued from page 1 Judge Gary Holman, who granted the dismissal, recognized that both parties compromised to reach the agreement on the district boundaries. "Congratulations to both of you for having the wherewithal to stick with it and reach an agreement," he said. "I'm first forging a franchise agreement with the township. But according to the settlement, the township will not object to continued service for water customers which are problems." In its lawsuit, Rutland Charter Town­ ship had not only accused the city of failing to abide by the contract, it also accused the city of offering waler service presently served by the city and that both parties agree to dismiss all claims and actions against the other party arising from the litigation. "The City of Hastings and Rutland Charter Township believe this to be the first step toward working together in the future for the benefit of our community," both parties said in a joint statement. "This was our bread and butter," said Edwards about the business district. "The township is going to grow in the new mil­ lennium. We don't feel our g.owth is a threat to the city, we hope it helps the to certain business in the district without city." capable of rendering a decision to re­ solve a dispute. What it doesn't do is give you any working relationship for the future. "What you have done by working this out yourselves," he continued, "gives you the basis in the future to work out your Extension of utilities has been a major issue for three years because of two re­ city residents and double for service rates. Later in 1997, Wal-Mart won a rezufiing to build a new store at the comer of Heath Road and M-43/M-37 in Rutland Township and wanted to hook up to city water and sewer. quests - one that eventually was settled and one that was not. The first problem surfaced when the new Star Elementary School was built just outside the city limits in Hastings Township. School officials late in 1996 asked the city for water and sewer services, but it took several months before an agreement on delivery could be reached. “The township is going to grow in the new millennium. We don't feel our growth is a threat to the city, we hope it helps the Ci ty." -lob Edwards The city, under the leadership of for­ mer City Manger Howard Penrod, wanted some kind of tax sharing ar­ rangement, but the township wanted just a specific rate. The two parties finally agreed to the schools paying double the hookup fees of The township wanted the extension of utilities to be guaranteed at the same rates as Star Elementary (double city rates for hookup and service.) but the city said the schools are different entity than a commercial venture and it in­ sisted on a tax sharing arrangement, which prompted township fears of annex­ ation. The stalemate led to negotiations be­ tween all three units with Judge Richard Shaw serving as mediator. When a tentative agreement was re­ jected unanimously by the city, Rutland Charter Township sued and the city filed a counter suit to recover costs and fees. Mediation again was ordered by the court, but when one an outside mediator underwent heart surgery, the process stalled. In the meantime, Edwards spearheaded an effort to form the Central Barry County Sewer and Water Authority, funded by four participating municipali­ ties, which consist of Rutland, Hastings, Castleton and Carlton townships, to seek other options for sewer service. "There may still be a need for that be­ cause I don't know that the city sewage system can handle the capacity for all four townships," Edwards said. "And, there are other areas in our township which could use sewer service, like around Algonquin Lake." Recently revived, closed-door neg tations between Rutland and Hastings led to Wednesday’s agreement. "In other respects," the settlement states, "the Wastewater Agreement of Sept. 9, 1992, remains in full force and effect. The parties agree to continue dis­ cussions for further, joint cooperation and provide municipal services..." TITLES... u Continued from page 20 ; Joe Bush was second in the feature and is now sixth in points. Kevin Malosh was 25th and is now 18th in points. In the Factory Stocks. John TerMeer was 16th in the feature and is 13th in points heading into the final week. Brad Sealed with a hand shake. The prep golfing season began last week with local teams competing in a couple area tournaments. Here are the weekly results for the golf teams from Hastings, Thomapple Kellogg, Caledonia and Maple Valley high schools: Wayland Invitational Monday, Aug. 14 at Orchard Hills Team results: 1. TK A 337, 2. Hastings A 340, 3. Wayland A 350. 4. TK B 351, 5. Hastings B 377, 6. Delton Kellogg 378. Top ten: I. Bob Roush (TK A) 77, 2. Tim Cole (Hastings) 79. 4. Dustin Healy (Delton Kellogg) 81, 5. Matt Gilbert (TK) 82. 6. Jake McClelland (Hastings) 85, t.8. Brian DeVries (Hastings) 86, L 8. Mike Hubbard (Hastings) 86, t. 8. Josh Enyart (Delton Kellogg) 86. TK A: Roush 77. Gilbert 82. Dan Burbank 89, Tyler Wenger 89. Hastings A: Cole 79. McClelland 85, DeVries 86, Nick Taylor 90. TK B: Enyart 86, Matt Raetz 88, Sean Lcnartz 88, 89 Chase Vandenberg. Delton: Healy 81, Dustin Lancaster 97, Brandon Garrison 98, Corey Newington 102. Hastings B: Mike Hubbard 86, Erin Woodley 95, Eric VanderVeen 97, Joe Miller 99. Mid-Way Invitational Wednesday, Aug. 16 at Yankee Springs Team result*: I. Caledonia 310, 2. South Christian 319, 3. Byron Center 335, 4. Wayland 339, 5. TK A 351. 6. Kelloggsville 353. 7. Godwin 359, 8. TK B 363, 9. Maple Valley 363, 10. Hamilton 368, 11. Delton Kellogg 376, 12. Bellevue 378. (Caledonia's 310 score was the best recorded at the Mid-Way in 10 years) Caledonia: Nick Fuller 74, Matt Ziesemer 78, Josh Baltrusaitis 79, Josh VanVelsen 79. TK A: Bob Roush 84, Dan Burbank 86, Tyler Pyke 87. Mike Willette $4. TK B: Chase Vandenberg 89, Josh Enyart 90, Matt Raetz 91, Levi Harold 93. Maple Valley: Briar. Burt 85, Colin McLean 89, Nick Burpee 89, Jason Phillip 100. Delton Kellogg: Dustin Healy 90, Brandon Garrison 93, Dustin Lancaster 94, Corey Newington 99. Longest Drive: Chris Leatherman (Caledonia). Shellenbarger was 19th and is ninth in points and Toby Montgomery was ninth in the B feature to rank in 21st for between the parties over extension of utilities from the city to the township. seasonal points. The gates for this Saturday's Finale open al 2 p.m.. qualifying begins at 4:30 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. The City of Hastings and Rutland Township seals their agreement with a handshake between Mayor Frank Campbell and Township Supervisor Bob Edwards. Flanking them are, irom left, City Manager Jeff Mansfield, councilmen Dave McIntyre, Barry Woods. Harold Hawkins, township trustee Martin Walters, condlman Don­ ald Tubbs, and township treasurer Blanche Munjoy. The lawsuit filed by Rutland Township against the city in 1998 was dismissed in Barry County Circuit Court Wednesday morning when both parties placed their settlement on the record. 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Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are deserted as: Lot 8 of Block 7 Daniel Stricker s Addten to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Lter 1 of Plats on Page 11. also the South 12 feet of Lot 3 of Block 7 of Daniel Striker s Addten to the City. Formerly Wage of Hast ngs. according to the recorded p.at thereof, as recorded in Lter 1 of Plats on Page 11 Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated July 27.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 240 593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Sute 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie S200018713 Hawks (8/24) _____________ MRYS'rsnHOrsountwsTHMQut.fC An MwwxMrtf ktmw or fOry ryuerm. inc. ‘ 810 fry<nt St • Kucmoroo. McNgon 4MD1 • 345-2900 9126 tort Dt Amu* - Btchtond, Mlchipon 4,^*3 - 629-5252 INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 24. 2000 - Page 13 County Board approves Sheriff’s Dept, grants by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A part-time Victim Services coordinator for domestic violence cases is going to be established because of a $21,530 grant written by Julie DeBoer, wife of Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer. That was one of several grants, including the addition of a new deputy, approved Wednesday by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. . The Values (Violence Against Loved Ones Ends Soon) grant has received a local match of $7,177 from the Barry Commu­ nity Foundation, bringing the total to $28,707 for the domestic violence pro­ gram. Julie DeBoer, who already is the general coordinator of the Victim Services unit, The Hastings High cheerleading squad performed during the luncheon. BIE luncheon speaker advises being counselor, mentor to youth by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Grand Rapids attorney Lou Rabaut does­ n't like the words "leader," "character," and "altitude," he told those in attendance at the annual Business/Industry/Education lun­ cheon at Hastings High School Wednesday. Rabout was guest speaker at the event, which serves as the official school-com­ munity kickoff of the new school year. Rabout said the words are "mushy," "equivocal," and can have a multitude of meanings. For example, he said, the word "charac- plores whether a certain course of action is right for a (person)." He told the story of a youth in his neighborhood who was graduating from high school and asked Rabout what kind of "Perhaps the greatest gift we can give young people is to teach them that work is not a four-lettee tvord." J -Lou Rabaut career he should pursue. Rabout advised didn't think his son would listen to him. Rabout said employers can serve as men­ tors and counselors to young people start­ ing jobs at their companies. "Perhaps the greatest gift wc can give young people is to teach them that work is not a four-letter word," he said. Adults can also provide service to youth, he said. He told of a youth who wanted to play travel hockey but didn't have the funds. So anonymous donors stepped in and provided the youth with the financial means to play. Sometimes, he said, service if you see F LUKE t on August 25th wish him... l ~ Attorney Lou Rabout ter" could describe his son, who advised Rabout that he would be performing at a comedy club in Lansing, but did not want his father to come because the son’s act was about Rabout. And he get plenty of "attitude" from his daughter when he tried to speak to her about the advisability of trying to drive and apply makeup at the same time, he said. Tie German word for leader is "fuhrer." he said, but such a title brings to mind Adolf Hitler. "A leader is only somebody who’s got followers," he said. The words he prefers instead are "men­ tor," "counselor," and "service," he said. "The world's changing, so we’re going to have to develop new leadership skills," he said. Rather than be "leaders," he said, those in attendance at the luncheon can serve as mentors and counselors to young people. "There are legions of young people who need us as mentors and counselors." The educators, service organization members, and businesspeople in attendance at the luncheon can be important influences on young people, he told them. Parents arc sometimes loo close to their children for the children to heed their direction, he said. "Parents arc the bones on which children sharpen their teeth," he quoted an English playwright. However, even as children reject the ad­ vice of their parents, they will turn to oth­ ers, he said. "Thai’s where (being) a coun­ selor comes in." A counselor, he said, "ex- Have an interesting sports story? Call us at 945-9554 Happy Birthday Love, Dad, Mom & Dixie BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT . OBSERVER I AMERICAN 2 2 2 the Historic Courthouse). 2) Southeast comer lot (locat­ ed at the comer of Broadway and West Court Street), 3) Courts & Law lot Building (located at 220 W. court Street), 4) the ramp behind the Courts & Law Building, 5) the old City Hall lot (located at the comer of State Street and Broadway). 6) the Wren lot (located at the northeast corner of Church and Apple Street). 7) the Health Department lot (located at the southwest corner of Jefferson and Center Street), and 8) the alley between Broadway and Park Street. The contract peri­ od will be for one year commencing November 1,2000. The closing date for bids is Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. Additional specifications are con­ tained in the Invitation to Bid. To obtain a copy, please call the Barry County Administrator's Office at (616) 945-1415.’ 1-800-310-9031 An additional full time deputy soon will be hired to augment the Sheriffs Depart­ ment staff because of increased grant fund­ ing from the Secondary Road Patrol Grant and some funding from the county general fund. Sheriff DeBoer said the stale currently funds the cost of one full time Secondary Road Patrol position that the department has had for a number of years, but now with an increase in grant funding, the state will pay for an additional half-time deputy. Because the county general fund is chip­ ping in the other half of the costs, a new full time deputy can be hireo. "Six months of the year, the new deputy will be working grant road patrol, which is strictly traffic enforcement, the other six months will be regular duty deputy." De­ Boer said. Commissioners also granted approval for the Sheriffs Department to continue the Distance (Deputy in School to Aid Nurture Care & Educate) grant, which provides for a deputy to work in county middle schools. Deputy Dar Leaf has been handling the position and "has reduced truancy...The schools are very happy with him," said Commissioner Clare Tripp, chairwoman of the board s Central Services Committee. The $41,395 grant with funding from the Office Gf Drug Control Policy has a local match of $ 13,798, which is paid by partic­ ipating school districts and the Barry In­ termediate School District. This is the third See GRANT, continued page 16 92929292(29292929 2 ~ 2 The County of Barry is requesting bids for snowplowing for-the following County owned perking lots: 1) South Courthouse lot (located on West Court Street behind 18 ps ing from the Office of Drug Control Policy and an additional local match of $131,536 "requires generosity." Service to others also requires a sense of humor, patience, and humility, he said. him to pursue techica! studies for the plas­ tics industry. The youth took his advise, Rabout said. But the advice-giving was a °f IberXa^-ndtng Mm over to Rabout because the parent k will assume the new domestic violence program position. She said she will work out of her home as well as "on the road" and in die courthouse. There is a requirement to continue the program for one year after four years of possible funding from the Office of Drug Control Policy, Sheriff DeBoer said. After the first year, other sources will have to be sought for the local match. "Some of these (domestic violence) things are so sad...," he said after the meet­ ing, adding that he hoped the grant can make a difference in the lives of those af­ fected. "Ultimately, it’s the kids that suf­ fer." The County Board also approved partici­ pation in the $192,624 Barry Integration Preparation (BIP) grant to provide 800megahertz radios for Central Dispatch and various county police agencies with fund­ from Central Dispatch. The new equipment is expected to increase the quality of trans­ mitting and receiving between Central Dis­ patch and law enforcement units. 2 2 Alternative Education Applications are 2 now BEING ACCEPTED FOR FALL 2000 Maple Valley is a school of choice for Maple Valley, Hastings, Lakewood and Bellevue students. Openings for high school ages 16-19 years and Jr. high school ages 13-15. 2 2 2 2 Contact: Maple Valley Alternative Education 517-852-2145/ 517-852-9794 2 99929292929292929 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS REWARDS Notice t* hereby given that the Barry County Pfannmg/Zomng Commission win conduct a M>6c hearing on August 28, 2000 St 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Courts A Law Bu**ng at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. REPORT CRIME MAP CHANGE - AM-2000 Request Io rezone property m Sec. 2 ol Woodland Township (see outlined area on map). BEG N 1/4 COR SEC 2 T4N R7W TH S 2D 7M 22S W 1298 08 FT TO N R/W C&O RR. TH N 54D 31M 9S W 2272 91 FT. TH S 89D 20M 2S E 1153 69 FT. TH S 278 FT. TH E 156 7 FT TH N 278 FT. TH S 890 20 M 2S E 588.67 FT FT TO FOB Woodland Twp CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Corpmission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. September 5. 2000, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan. The purpose of said heanng is for the Commission to hear comments and make a determina­ tion on a request by David Pilars. 202 South Park Street. Hastings, Michigan (see map below), for a Special Use Permit to construct an accessory building in accordance with City Ordinance Section 90-611. Accessory Building Overlay Zone Legal description of said property is: CITY OF HASTINGS 202 S. PARK ST. N 1/2 LOTS 729 A 730. STATE STREET Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49051; Request for information and/or minutes of sa.d hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Cleric at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 FROM A TOC-1 All ol lhe above mentioned property is lucMed in Barry County, Michigan Interested persons desinng to present their v.tws on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in wnong, wH ba given the opportunity Io be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or lazed to (616) 948-4820 The proposed amendment ol the Barty County Zoning Ordinance is available tor public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours o< 8 a m Io 5 p m (closed between 12-1 p m.) Monday thru Friday Please cal the Barry County Planning Office at (616) 948-4830 tor further information The County of Barry will provide necestary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to indrvrauals with disabilities at the meetmg/heanng upon ten (10) days notice Io the County ol Barry Indivrduals with disabilities requmng auxiliary axis or services should contact the County ol Barry by writing or cal the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West Sials Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 - (616) 948-4891 Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Barry County Clerk COURT LsrreX CENTER DebbieS. Smith �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 24, 2000 Ionia man to help shape county economic development opment effort. "It's just a case of assem­ bling them all and looking at the structure and the organization and the board and relat­ ing this venture to county planning, town­ ships. villages and city planning to be sure things are the same." He will work with the eight-member County Economic Development Alliance Board, appointed last August by the County Board and chaired by Commis­ sioner Robert Wenger. The Alliance Board, Wenger said, "got to a point where we were not advancing...We by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor William Weisgerber of Ionia County has been hired by the Barry County Board ot Commissioners to help forge a new Barry County economic development plan. Weisgerber will be paid $16,000 during the duration of his contract through Dec. 30. He is a member and former director of the Ionia County Economic Development Alliance, which he helped organized. Weisgerber - a former high school really weren't traveling as fast as wc wanted to travel. We needed some help to lead us through this and I think this (hiring Weis­ gerber) is the answer to our situation." At one time, the Alliance Board had thought about contracting Michigan State University for the economic development effort, but Wenger said MSU "backed off* when the Alliance Board didn't want to hire an economic development director who would be an MSU employee with a salary determined by the university. Wenger said teacher, school administrator, and interme­ diate school district administrator - previ­ ously worked for the Michigan Department of Education as a consultant, unit supervi­ sor, assistant director of career and technical education, director of career and technical education and director of career education He is chairman of the Vocational Tech­ nical Consortium of States and has received the National Career Development Program Contribution Award, the Ralph Wenrich Leadership Award, the Outstanding Individ­ ual Contribution to Vocational Technical Education Award and American Workforce he didn't believe the County Board would want that type of arrangement cither. Weisgerber went through the organiza­ tion of Ionia County's economic develop­ ment plan, Wenger said, and the Alliance Board had selected Ionia County's plan as a model for Barry to follow. The Alliance Board and County Administrator Michael Brown recommended that Weisgerber be hired to help forge Barry's plan, Wenger Award. Vice chairman of the National Skill Standards Board. Weisgerber also once served as chairman of the National Voca­ tional Political Action Committee and formerly was chairman of the Ionia County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees. "...You have all the building blocks,** Weisgerber said of Barry’s economic devel­ said. Throughout his contract, Weisgerber plans to meet often with Brown and other county officials. "I am thrilled that we are finally moving at a faster pace," County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James said after Wednesday’s meeting. "There’s a lot here that needs to happen." Weisgerber’s duties will include tackling his proposed 14 "products" that he believes to be critical to a successful economic de­ velopment venture: • Identification of the relationships be­ tween the proposed Barry County economic development goals/objectives/activities and the county, townships, and municipalities land use plans. • Development of several organizational options with recommendations for the Barry County economic development ef­ fort. • Development of the membership cate­ gories and selection process for the eco­ nomic development organization. • Validation of the draft strategic plan with the customers ol die economic devel­ opment organization. • Identification of the products and ser­ vices available from the Barry County Economic Development Organization. • Develop a marketing plan for County Economic Development. • Propose a county link to a state, na­ tional and international economic develop­ ment web site. • Develop an operational interface for co­ operation and coordination of all county individuals/organizations currently involved in economic development. • Recommend a physical structure for the CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday. September 5,2000, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan. The purpose ot the public hearing is for the Board to hear comments and make a determination on a request by Tom Miller to re-zone 200 N. Jackson Street. 221 N. Jackson Street. 221 N. Jackson Street. 222 N. Jackson Street. 223 N Jackson Street. 927 E. Railroad Street and 1003 E. Railroad Street Iron-. D-2 (Industrial District) to A-0 (Apartment - Office District). Legal description of said property is: CITY OF HASTINGS: 1. LOT 5J, SUP. GLASGOWS ADD. NO. 2 2. NW*LY 1/2 LOTS 2 A 3 BLK 1. BENNETT AND KENRELD ADD. EX THE S 26 OF NW 1/2 LOT 3. 3. S 26 FT OF NW 1/2 LOT 3 BLK 1 BENNETT AND KENRELD ADD. 4. LOT 9 BLK 1, BENNETT A KENRELD ADO. 5. E 1/2 LOT 1 AND 4 BLOCK 2 BENNETT A KENRELDS ADD. 6. LOT 5 BLK 2. BENNETT A KENRELD ADO. Written comments will be received on t!ie above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800­ 649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk LEGAL NOTICE Short Foreclosure Notice - Berry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCI­ ATES, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in tne conditions of a mortgage made by: Aaron G. Snider and Dawn Snider to United States of America, acting thiough the Fanners Home Administrations. United States Department of Agriculture. Mortgagee, dated September 14, 1988, and recorded on September 14. 1988, in Liber 472, on page 337. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THREE AND 51/100 DOLLARS ($92,103.51). including inter­ est at 9.5% per annum. ± Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m., on Thursday, September 21, 2000. Said premise* are situated Township of Rutland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Located in Rutland Township, Barry County. Michigan described as: Lot 13 Pioneer Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof as record­ ed in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 80. Right of way to Michigan Bell Telephone Company as recorded in Uber 161 on Page 193 Right of Way to State of Michigan as recorded in Uber 151 on Page 314. Restrictions as recorded in Uber 234 on Page 129 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 603.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 1,2000 United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United States Department of Agriculture Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway, Suite 222 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 (9/7) William Weisgerber (left) and Barry Economic Alliance Board Chairman Robert Wenger seal Weisgerber’s new contract with a handshake. Weisgerber will help forge the county’s new economic development plan. housing of the county economic develop­ ment organization. • Suggest the staffing structure for the organization. • Develop the director’s position descrip­ tion. • Coordinate the hiring process for the organization director. • Develop an evaluation process to mea­ sure the effectiveness of the new organiza­ tion. • Prepare the business plan for the county economic organization. Wenger has said, in a previous interview, that the retention of businesses and indus­ try in the county is a key priority of the Alliance Board. County Board officials hope the Economic Development Alliance Board eventually will balance cconc .c and • Admiral • Back Door Deli • Bosley’s • Hastings Speedy Mart • Felpausch • Northview Grocery • Penn-Nook Gifts • Plumb’s •R&J’s • Superette • Tom’s Market • Thomapple Lake Trading Post • Granny’s General Store « J-Ad Graphics • G & K Corp. • Middle Lake Grocery St Deli Delton Other Hastings • Dowling Comer Store • Cloverdale General Store • Banficld General Store • Country Score (Bellevue) • Gillett’s Bait & Tackle • A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) • Orange rille 66 • Pine Lake Grocery • Goldsworthys Inc., Dowling • Goldsworthys, Inc., Hickory Comers • Illinois Convenience Store (Taco Bell) Lake Odessa • • • • Crystal Flash Lakc-0 Shell Carl’s Market Hamlin’s Qnik Stop • • • • • Little’s Country Store Carl’s Market Cappon’s Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Nashville • • • • • • • Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpasuch Delton Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery • • • • • Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Greg’s Get It and Go Middleville Marketplace Village Grocery pany to research and propose an economic development strategy for the county. The firm's staff surveyed government and busi­ ness officials to identify areas of agreement and disagreement and then held a public meeting to discuss the survey results and possible options for developing an overall development strategy. Based on those out­ comes, Bender and Associates formulated a specific plan which was given to the Al­ liance Board. HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP QUALITY CAR CLEANING ■ 5.1; nmds mrnoe ire nr:: Subscribe TODAY! DE-TARMG , WASHING . WAXING , BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLYMER SEALANT, RI < I IV I .’ill IU’’-)>*>I llit K.UIV ( ItHIlh .1(4.1 Ml Ihv II.is1ih_., U.Hino VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO, MOTOR CLEANING. COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc. (all.. 945-9554 PtGKUPMDDEUYERYAYAlkML£lNLOGALAH£A I he I killings 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. liaiini i 1/4 HL£ SOUTH OF E.W. 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The bad news is that there will be more of the same next summer as the city tries to finish its target of putting a bigger water main from Grand Street To achieve your long-term financial goals, you need to do a good job of saving and accumulating money. Sounds simple, right? But it¥ proven to be difficult for a great many people. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to strengthen your personal savings habit. Hcrels something to consider People with some kind of comprehensive financial strategy arc likely to save twice as much as those people with no plans at all, according to a recent study by the Consumer Federation of America. Hew can you create a financial strategy? You may wish to consult an investment expert, who has the tools and resources to help you develop a strategy that is suited to your individual needs. In addition, there arc things you can do on your own. Here arc a few suggestions: • Identify your short- and long-term financial goals — What do you plan to do in five years? Ten years? Will you need to help your kids pay for college? What sort of retirement lifestyle do you envision for yourself? These arc the questions you must ask yourself as you chart a financial strate­ gy. You don’t need all the answers right away. But you do need to have a sense of where you want to go — and what it might take to get there. • Pay yourselffirst — Once you’ve estab­ lished some targets for how much you need to save, you'll want to take a good, hard look at your budget to see how much you can afford to put away. Once you’ve done that, resolve to pay yourselffirst. Each time you get paid, have your bank deposit some of your money into an investment vehicle, such as a growth-oriented mutual fund. You’ll probably find that you don't really south to the end of Jefferson. According to Tim Girrbach, director of public services for Hastings, bids are be­ ing taken for applying blacktop to the section of Jefferson currently tom up. The Hastings City Council is expected to ap­ prove a contractor for the work at its Aug. 28 meeting. The contract for the paving job will include the requirement that work be completed by Sept. 8, Gir­ rbach said. Work started on the road back in May, precipitated by the need to replace a four-inch water main with an eight-inch main. The four-inch main was not big enough, Girrbach said, and resulted in loss of water pressure and less than op­ timal pressure for fire hoses. All of the newer mains in the city are eight inches in diameter or larger, Girrbach said. After the work started, the rain came. "We’ve had a really bad year this year," he said. Spring and summer down­ pours "turned everything to a muddy mess, and we couldn't work in it." Then the Department of Public Ser­ vices lost three employees. Two were off work due to back and knee injuries, Gir­ rbach said, and the main equipment op­ erator quit. With vacations and sick times, the road crew was sometimes short four to five men, he said. "This, along with utility conflicts and other tasks that require our attention, Pictured at the intersection of Clinton and Jefferson are Greg Woodmansee, Dan Auer, Alex Auer and Caitlin Woodmansee. Some residents are worried about the hazard the road work presents to children playing in the area. Sue, said. "Sometimes they come at 7 a.m. and work for a couple of hours and arc gone for the rest of the day." The construction work is noisy, dusty and creates a traffic safety hazard, she said. "People are driving through the stop signs like they weren't there. One cju* almost hit a couple of kids." A deep leaves us with trying to do too many pro­ jects with too few personnel." ditch dug by the crews created a safety hazard for children, she said. "They had One of those other projects is the need every other week to pick up brush left at curbsides, he said, a service offered to city residents. Some Jefferson Street residents are tired of the inconvenience, they said, and are worried about the safcfjFOf chH- dug down eight to ten feet and didn't have it guarded," Dan said. Teen-agers have also been using the gravel to make noise while "peeling out" from stop signs, Sue said. The __________ Smiths ____________ live on thet corner ____________ of Clintoif tftd Jefferson, which is ft.lMliffW!ilcr- dren in the area. "They said it would only take two months." South Jefferson resident Dan Smith said. "It’s taken a lot longer." "We're bothered by it," Smith’s wife. section. Sue said. "Everybody uses Clin­ ton as a through street" because it has few stop signs, she said. The Smiths' neighbor, Patsy Auer, said the work is "typical of any construction. It's an inconvenience, but what can I do about it?" Jefferson Street resident Mark Storey said the work didn't bother him. "They're improving the road," he said. "They're doing the best job they can with the weather and everything." He said it would help if "people who don’t live on this road... stay off of it." The road work has necessitated closing off the east lane of the street, which may See DELAYS, continued page 17 NOTICE nwnnft nq jfc e la Me ► The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens to serve on the Barry County Road Commission. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator's office, 3rd floor, Courthouse, Hastings, and must be returned no later than 5:00 Communication from... p.m. on Friday. September 8. 2000. Congressman NICK SMITH Kid Care I.D Making retirement more secure Other than Social Security, half of all pri­ vate sector employees still do not have any retirement coverage. This is a problem that needs to be addressed, especially consider­ ing that life expectancy is rapidly increas­ ing. When only 20 percent of all small busi­ nesses offer a pension plan it^ obvious that there is a real need to reduce government red tape and encourage employers to offer retirement plans. That is why the House recently passed and the Senate is now considering a bi-par­ tisan plan, the Comprehensive Retirement Security and Pension Reform Act, that allows Americans to set more aside in an IRA or 40l(k)-type plan, modernizes pen­ sion laws and provides regulatory relief to encourage more small businesses to offer retirement plans. From 1982 to 1994, limits on traditional, defined benefit pension plans were repeat­ edly reduced and costly new regulatory restrictions were added. As a result there was less savings and investment. The num­ ber of these plans was reduced from 114,000 in 1987. to only 45,000 in 1997. But some of us in Congress, working with a number of Democrats, arc changing the wry things arc done in Washington. Wc arc reforming the laws to increase the cur­ rent $2,000 IRA contribution limit (estab­ lished in 1981) for both traditional and Roth IRAs to $5,000 ($3,000 in 2001, $4,000 in 2002 and $5,000 in 2003) and indexing it for inflation thereafter. Taxpay­ At Hastings Summerfest Scvcnty-six million Baby Boomers will retire withi.i the next 15 years. It is estimat­ ed that boomers have less than 40 percent of Saturday August 26th the savings needed to avoid a decline in their standard of living after they retire. The current lack of savings with younger work­ 9-11 a.m. 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Fish Hatchery Park —under the pavilion ers is even worse. . IRAs provide a critical source of retire­ ment savings for millions of workers. While studies show many workers arc not current­ ly saving enough for retirement, a Lake Research survey found that 70 percent of sponsored by the Hastings Jaycees Baby Boomers would save more in an IRA if the contribution limits were raised. By passing the Comprehensive Retirement Security and Pension Reform Act, Congress and the President will be encour­ aging more savings and investment that is crucial to economic expansion and will help assure retirement security. We wish you a Happy 25* Birthday Mommy! tax incentives for the employer to partici­ pate have also been increased. In addition, employees would become vested and eligi­ ble for employer matching contributions in three years, rather than five. 40l(k)-type pensions would be made portable so employees could more easily take their retirement savings to a new job if they choose. This is the kind of real reform that should produce real results for the average American. can put even more away. • Build an "emergency cushion '*— Most financial experts suggest putting away at least six months’ worth of living expenses in a highly liquid account, such as a money market fund. This cushion will help you cover any short-term emergencies, such as the need for a major appliance, without dip­ ping into your long-term savings. • Choose the appropriate investments to help you meet your goals — Once you’ve built your emergency cushion, you can start to create an investment portfolio that’s per­ sonalized to meet your individual goals Fbr instance, you may designate a particular mutual fund to help pay for college costs, while other investments, particularly IRAs and other tax-favored plans, can be used for retirement. These basic rules should help you estab­ lish and maintain a solid, long-term savings and investment plan. Remember, you don’t need to be a stock market wizard to achieve financial security. But you do need patience, discipline and common sense. If you’ve got these traits, you’re well on your way. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T 31-5/16 SBC Communications 39-5/8 Anheuser Busch 81-13/16 CMS Energy 26-1/4 Coca Cola 41-3/8 DaimlerChrysler 54-7/8 Dow Chemical 27-1/8 Exxon-Mobil 83-1/8 Family Dollar 17-1/4 First Financial Bancorp 18 Ford 28 General Motors 69-5/16 Hastings Mfg. 7-1/16 IBM / z ti-4«1«8 15-7716 JCFenney “ Johnson & Johnsen 97-3/4 Kmart 7-1/2 Kellogg's Company 25-5/8 McDonald's 31-5/16 31-1/2 Sears 9-3/4 Simpson Industries Semco Energy 15-1/16 2-1/2 Spartan Motors TCF Financial 32-1/4 Pharmacia 4 Upjohn 57-5/16 49-1/8 Wal-Mart $273.75 Gold $4.83 Silver 11,139.15 Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 821M +1/16 -2-3/8 -2-3/16 -1-5/16 +1-3/8 -1-3/16 -1-1/2 ♦1-13/16 +1-5/16 +7/16 -7/16 +5-3/4 +1/16 -578 -1-1,16 +1-21/32 +1/2 -5/8 -1-1/8 ♦1-3/16 -1 -7/16 -5/15 +1/4 +1/2 -2-7/16 -$.90 ■$.03 +721S -76M • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held August 22, 2000, are available in the County Clerk'S office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Join Us In Welcoming Laura Doherty, M.D., Doard Eligible OD/Gyn Taiton » Tristyn Special of the Week ers age 50 and above would be permitted to contribute $5,000 to an IRA immcdiately beginning in 2001, and no phase-in would apply. These "catch-up" contributions would enable older taxpayers to more quickly prepare for retirement. The limit on how much can be saved in a 40l(k)-type plan has been increased from $10,500 today to $15,000 by 2005. And the miss the funds that arc being invested for you — and, as your income goes up, you 96 BUICK PARK AVE QQE DUAL POWER SEATS. 3800 V-6. CLOTH INTERIOR. LOOKS 4 DRIVES LIKE NEWI NADA S13.700 SAVEI CH Dreisbach Fomtiac OlC/momle GMC Truck -W» •M *"•’ H.rr-wX Mnmrf*. 430*4 IS/fra SALES HOURS: Monday & Wednesday until 8 Tua. Thu & Fri until 8 Saturday until 3 Dr. Doherty has joined the medical staff of Pennock Hospital as well as Dr. Jeffrey Dinges, board certified OB/Gyn. at Hastings Gynecology & Obstetrics. Dr. Doherty received her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medi­ cine, East Lansing, Ml and com­ pleted a four-year OB/Gyn resi­ dency at Spectrum East and St. Mary's Hospital, Grand Rapids, Ml. Now Accepting New Fbtients Call 945-2162 to Make an Appointment "Wer bait** fa» Ewctatwb is »Fumr Tucrn*.' Call 616-948-8000 Today or toll trae 1-888-494-5539 miMm nm-ano 1005 W. Green St. • Hastings �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 24. 2000 Reid is Summerfest parade grand marshal, set for Saturday Don Cruso Reid and his wife, Dorothy, will be riding in a place of honor as the grand marshals of Hastings' Summerfest said, "...I realize there is a need there because these people are stuck in nurs­ ing homes and they can't get out and can’t do what they really want to do. So wc bring a little chuer into their lives." In addition, Reid played the organ for the former Kiwanis Travelogues for many parade this Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Traditionally, the person (and spouse) selected as the most recent "Book of Golden Deeds Award" recipient also re­ ceives the designation as grand marshal. Don Reid received the award this spring. Known for sharing his musical talents with area residents, especially those in nursing homes, Reid has been playing years and lined up other musicians to help. Reid also has been a driving force be­ hind the Hastings Cable Access station, once serving as volunteer manager. He is active in the Barry County Historical So­ ciety and with the Hastings High School Alumni Association and has also served his church in many different capacities. Don has the distinction of being the first baby boy bom at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. His parents, Theodore and Amber Reid, once owned a roller rink, and Reid the organ since the 1940s. He still plays the organ at Thomapple Manor once a week, for the monthly sing along and occasionally for special events. He also helps with sing-a-longs at the Barry County Commission on Aging, Golden Moments adult foster care home and other places. Of volunteering his time with the older residents of the community, Reid has practically grew up on roller skates. He Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER * 945-9554 2 solid grey 3 month old healthy indoor/outdoor kittens. Call 948-4320. FREE: /?<<;< (ilion 16 FT. FIBERGLASS BOAT: 35 horse Johnson Outboard with trailer, $500. 100 hp Mercury Outboard. $200. 616-795-4845. \jfili<lii(s I/m< < llaneoiis ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MAR­ GUITAR/BASS LESSONS KET: Sunday, August 27. Rain and minor irulrumcnl repair. For appt all 614-9U-2131. or shine, 400 exhibitors, over half under cover. Picnic areas, food services. Show located at the fairgrounds in Allegan, Michigan. Free parking, $3 admission, 7:30am to 4pm. 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Please send resu.ae and wage requirements to: Ad #114 do The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml. 49058._________ REPRESENTATIVE: RECEPTIONIST: Established localrctail/manufactureris seek­ ing an individual with excellent telephone & computer skills in a busy office. Person must have good people skills, be organized & flexible. Excellent pay & ben­ efits available. Please fax resume to: 616-945-4770 attn: Jim Gray or mail to: Floor Style Products. P.O. Box 616, Hastings. MI. 49058___________________ Adult Foster Care. Beautiful home, good pay. good living. Women residents only. Looking for ma­ ture, Christian female, no chil­ dren please. For more informa­ tion call 616-964-6132 between 10:00am-4:00pm only. LIVE IN MANAGER: (iuraiit S7//c fishing shanty, 1930’s teachers desk, riding lawn mower, / or Sole \nlo men’s stuff, knicknacks, lots of OF misc.. August 25 & 26,9am to by Michigan State Police. Thurs­ day 8/31/00. I 00pm 9 Daniel's Wrecker Service 123 Maple St.. Delton, Ml. Vehicle to be auc­ tioned is a '98 Chevy Cavalier 2dr. with 32,000 miles. Vehicle has service front end crash dam­ ? 221 Long Lake Dr., Dowling. PUBLIC AUCTION ABANDONED VEHICLE age.______________________________ BLACK 1998 SCHOOL JOBS- Many types! Need ASAP!! All permenant. Many training now. (517J-8865445. T.D.C.________________ 616-891-9587. At one time, Reid participated in com­ petitive skate dancing. A 1941 graduate of Hastings High School, he went off to the University of Michigan for a year and a half, but left before graduating. "The United States got into the war and all my friends were going," Reid has said, so he quit school and went home and worked at the family-owned Thor­ napple Lake Resort for several months because his dad was in poor health. His dad, however, did give him permission to join the Army Air Force and he served for 37 months, from 1943-46. After the war, Reid was employed at the Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Co. and worked there for 30 years. He also was an electrician for a time and owned the Thomapple Lake skating rink for eight years. Reid had a serious stroke in 1976. His entire left side was paralyzed and he had been told that he would never use it again. Within four months, he was back playing the piano, a testimonial to God's healing grace, family members have said. Two years later, he launched a new career. . From 1978-88, Reid was the Barry County building and electrical inspector. In his spare time. Reid has made PONTIAC I owner, in excellent condition inside & out. Power seats & windows. Char­ coal colored interior. Factory installed sunroof - CD player. $11 JOO. Call 616-891-7874 for more information. GRAND AM GT: 1987 OLDS CUTLASS. $2,500 OBO. Great condition; 1978 Horizon. Good body, runs good. $600 OBO. 945-1963. I or Kent for $550 per month. Ask for Roy: 945-8997 NEW: 3BD/2BATH. Own NEW OFFICE SPACE FOR at Southside Plaza in Hastings. 1300 to 5400 sq. ft available. $7.85 per sq. ft. triple net. Pandl Development, 9455073.»_____________________ LEASE Let us help you with your dream home and the down payment. Cali roll free 877-665-7324. Better Choice homes. STILL RENTING? FOR RENT: 2 bed-zoom in the country, large yard, $490 ♦ utili­ ties. 623-8743_______________ COUNTRY TWEEN RANCH HASTINGS BE­ & 2+ bed­ rooms, all appliances, finished basement. 2 car garage, & fenced yard. $925 + security. Some pels OK. maybe horse. Call 1-800­ 301-5394. MIDDLEVILLE: Mohib Homes M-37 to Bristol Rd. follow Bristol around to Lilac Lane/ Long Lake Rd.._______________ 812 E. BOND ST., THURS­ DAY, FRIDAY & SATUR­ DAY (24TH, 25TH, & 26TH), 9-?Men’s tools, tablesaw, air tools, 2 bar chairs, snow blower, lawn mower, kerosene heater, horizontal bandsaw, keyboard, puzzles, books, FREE dak, LOTS of miscellaneous. August 23rd, 24th. & 25th. 9am-5pm. 330 N. Airport Road, Hastings GARAGESALE: business Smites WATER GARDENING: Wa­ ter LiI ies A Lotus. Aquatic plants. Goldfish & Koi, liners, pumps, filters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo. Caledonia. 616-698-1030. Open M-F 9:00am-5:30pm; Sat. 9:00am- 2:00pm__________________ GET YOUR DUCTWORK cleaned before heating season. Call 616-262-7041 or 616-262­ 7042.____________________________ PIANO INSTRUCTION all ages, beginners - advanced. 616-945-0618,616-443-5454 HOUSE PLANT CARE SPE­ CIALIST: 30 years experi­ ence. Call 945-9712 A ask for Mary.______________________ HANDYMAN FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800-672-9604. ERS: Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604.__________________ ABANDONED REPO - $26,900 BUYS YOU A 3 BED­ ROOM 2 BATH HOME. With a paymen’ of $270 per month. Call toll free 877-665-7324, ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Cal! Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. GUN LAKE, MOBILE cen­ full side porch $22,700,616-672-7395. HOME, 2 BEDROOMS, tral air. lake access, Arrested and jailed on charges of felony home invasion and receiving and concealing stolen property were Benjamin James Snow. 19, of Hastings and Kyle Carpenter, 17, of Hastings. Both teens also are charged with three counts each of breaking and entering a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor. Snow was also charged with possession of marijuana. A 16-year-old female was charged with possession of marijuana and being a minor in possession of alcohol by consumption and another 17-year-old was ticketed for being a minor in possession of alcohol by consumption. Carpenter and Snow are set for preliminary exams in Barry County District Court Aug. 30. Much of the stolen property has been recovered by the Hastings City Police Department. Police said nearly all of the cars ransacked were unlocked when the crimes occurred. Nearly 40 are victims of crime spree tory. Reid and his wife have been married Charges are currently pending against the four suspects and against the adult who provided the alcohol while Kuster completes his investigation. 50 years. Their children are Steve, Car­ olyn Cappon, Cindy Winebrenner, An­ drew and Dan. There are 11 grandchil­ dren. Woman victim <P sweepstakes hoax? GRANT, cont. from page 13 MIDDLEVILLE - The Federal Bureau of Investigation is probing an incident reported Aug. 15 in which a woman apparently fell victim to a sweepstakes scam, said Sgt. Tony Stein of the Middleville Unit of the Barry County Sheriffs Office. The woman reported that she had received a phone call saying she was going to yen of powibly four years of funding for win a $50,000 grand prize but that $2,000 was needed to claim the nrize. the program through the Local Law En­ forcement Block Grant With the exception of the Secondary The woman sent a cashier's check to an addressed she believe? belonged to a brokerage firm. Rad Patrol Oram, all the grants approved an additional $7,000.topay the taxes on Wednesday were written by Julie De­ Boer. "She's up to $975,000 in grants. I'm proud of her." the sheriff said. would receive on Sept 16. WOODLAND, cont. from page 3 7 p.m. — gospel concert at Woodland United Methodist Church featuring the Woodland Gospel Quartet and the New Life Ambassadors. 6 a.m.-noon — breakfast at the Eagles Lodge. Softball championship. Upon receiving her check, she received another call informing her she must send or the. prize-money which she was told she The victim instead reported the incident to a family member who called police. "Consumer beware," said Stein. "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." Brothers accused of molesting children HASTINGS - Two Hastings brothers are being held on $50,000 bond in the Barry County Jail awaiting hearings on charges they molested three girls last month, according to the Hastings City Police Department. Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said Timothy Hard, 38, is accused of first degree criminal sexual conduct with a 9-year-old girl, a charge that carries a maximum possible penalty of life in prison. Dave Hard, 43, is charged with two counts of second degree and one count of fourth degree criminal sexual conduct with a 10-year-old girl and aa 11-year-old girl. The incidents are believed to have occurred in the 400 block of South East Street Preliminary examinations of the charges are set for Aug. 30 in Barry County District Court. SPEED UN LIMITED Man beaten unconscious at his home ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - An Otsego man staying with a friend on Graham Road is expected to be charged with felonious assault for allegedly beating another Graham Road man with a board and a pool stick until he lost consciousness July 31. The 22-year-old man, who has not been arraigned, allegedly became agitated by noise made by the victim's friend. According to the Barry County Sheriffs Department, the suspect allegedly threatened to do bodily harm to the friend and the victim told the man to leave because "he will kill you." After the friend fled, the suspect arrived at the home, pulled the victim from his house onto his porch and struck him in the leg and head with a 2 x 4 before using a pool stick to knock him out. The incident remains under investigation. SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: "LOW RATES". HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS. FREE ESTI­ MATES'! CALL 616-948­ 4093. STUMPGRINDING Best rate REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604. HASTINGS - Two teenagers have been arrested and two others are suspects in a night-long crime spree around Hastings late Sunday and early Monday, in which compact disks, car stereos, cellular telephones, a CB radio, personal checks, money and more were stolen from cars and buildings. Calls began pouring into the Barry County Central dispatch early Monday morning as citizens on Boltwood, Hanover, Blair, Mill, Colfax, Church and Thom streets discovered their vehicles had been ransacked. The spree ended when one of the victims spotted a Lincoln car parked in the area of Blair and Michigan with four individuals inside and called police. All four teenagers were minors under the influence of alcohol and a large amount of stolen property was found inside the car, according to a report by the Hastings City Police Department. miniature organs and has an avid interest in the restoration of antique organs. Writing is another hobby he pursues. He has several published articles, one about his skate-dancing experiences in the 1930s to '50s. Reid likes to use the computer to write up history booklets, including family his­ Monday Sept 4 PIANO TUNING, repairing rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant. Call 945-9888._______ Teens arrested in car break-ins RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - Four teenaged males have confessed to getting drunk and then entering into a crime spree Aug. 6 in which 37 Algonquin Lake residents fell victim to vandalism, larcenies and break-ins. "It all started out when they came into town and an adult purchased alcohol for them," said Trooper Tony Kuster. "They all drank and went on a rampage." Kuster said citizens on Hammond, Woodruff, State and Buehler roads and Ottawa Trail, Norway Drive and Iroquois Trail reported smashed mailboxes and newspaper tubes, thefts from their boats and vehicles and break-ins of their garages. Two cars and some road signs were found spray painted. Kuster was able to develop suspects after talking with victims and later recovered all of the stolen property. Two of the suspects are age 17, one is 14 and one is 13, Kuster said. GARAGE SALE: Portable ke READERS: SINCE MANY ADS ARE FROM OUTSIDE THE LOCAL AREA, PLEASE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUYING BEFORE CALEDONIA BANDS 2000 SHOW. Nov. 18. Call Barb at and his wife later owned the same rink. POLICE BEAT: around. Fully insured. 616-765-3450. Cali There's no limit towhat we can de with your help. Please Kral Instate NEW: 3BD/2BA. Under $550 per month. Ask for Roy: 945­ 8997.______________________ NEED A NEW 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH HOME but don't have enough for a down payment. Let us help. Call toll free 877-665­ 7324. Better Choice Homes. END OF SUMMER CLEAR­ 6 homes left. Reduced $3000-$8000. Call toll free. 877-665-7324. Better Choice Homes.______________ support MDA's fight against 40 neuromuscular diseases. Australian visitor is victim of theft RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A woman visiting from Australia to traveled all of Europe and the United States without problems until her camera was stolen while visiting Hastings Aug. 14, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Trooper Sandra Larsen said the woman was parked at the Wal-Mart Store at about 4 p.m. when she returned from the store to find that her Samsung automatic camera was missing from her unlocked car. "She was more upset about the film inside because she had taken pictures in Switzerland and Sweden,*' said Larsen. Fire claims Mill Street garage HASTINGS - Fire claimed a garage and the property inside early Saturday, Aug. 19, despite the efforts of the Hastings Fire Department. No one was hurt by the fire which was reported to 911 at 4:12 a.m. ANCE SALE. KALASKA COUNTY: 6.69 Beautiful Wooded Aera ad­ joining State Land. Short drive to Torch Lake. State ORV trail in the immediate area. Includes driveway, and cleared site. Electric available. $26,900, $500 down, $330/mo, 11 % Land Contract Northern Land Company 1-800-968­ 3118 or www.northernlandco.com GENERAL HOME INSPEC­ TION: NA JU. #10-7094. Lyle Burch, 945-5741. mam* Muscular Dystrophy Association 1-800-572-1717 People help MDA. because MDA helps people Keep friends and relatives “IN TOUCH” with home. Give tiIfaii The Hastings BANNER. Call 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 24. 2000 - Page 17 Police stepping up seatbelt, speed patrols for holiday During the upcoming Labor Day week­ end, officers for the Hastings City Police Department, the Barry County Sheriffs Department and the Michigan State Po­ lice will be taking part in a state-wide en­ forcement effort focusing on speed and which an officer counted the number u driver wearing seatbelts during a one-hour lime frame revealed an average of 78-per- cent usage. "We'll do it again at the end of the campaign at the same spot." said Leedy. Barry County Undersheriff Don Ford said his department's identical survey in the county revealed an 85-perccnt usage. seatbelt violators. The departments are joining several agencies across the state that are taking part in the "Drive Michigan Safely" cam­ paign called "Click it or Ticket." "The campaign was made possible by a grant provided by the Office of Highway Safety Planning," said grant administra-# tor. Mike Leedy. "This is the last phase of the grant which has had pre-planned en­ forcement periods that started October of "I am amazed." said Ford, who noted a survey taken in January showed 56-percent usage and 3 Feb. 25 survey showed 71-percent. "It's jumped dramatically. Since February, the mandatory seatbelt law kicked in so I'm sure that's the reason and our driving public is very responsi­ ble. Good for them. Eighty-percent plus 1999." The enforcement period will run during the long labor day weekend through mid is real progress." The Sheriffs Office will be conducting 32 hours of overtime patrols aimed specifically at speed and seatbelt enforce­ ment between now and the end of Labor September. "The Hastings Police Department will be concentrating its enforcement efforts Day weekend, Ford said. The Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police is also funded by the grant and will conduct 53 hours of overtime seatbelt and speed enforcement, said Sgt. throughout the city and will run extra pa­ trols beginning Aug. 28 through Labor Day weekend," he said. The department will also be handing out material about the safety belt law dur­ Dave Bower. ing Summerfest weekend to young men, ages 16 to 29, who have been identified gan, Leedy said. "Our goal, as during the prior enforce­ ment periods, is to save lives, not write tickets," said Leedy. “We want to fore as being the group with the lowest usage of safety belts. This was concluded by a survey done by the University of Michi­ warn drivers and their passengers that wc are going to be out there actively enforc­ "The intent is to see the public raise its percent of voluntary compliance," he said. ing violations." Leedy said a pre-campaign survey in "And, the goal ultimately is to save lives." • DELAYS... continued from page 15 account for people not stopping for stop signs, Girrbach said. The ditch mentioned by the Smiths was dug to install a pipe valve, he ex­ plained, and was barricaded off with a fence. But kids kept playing on the fence Once lost... now found This five-foot long stray Iguana was captured roaming the Gun Lake area Sunday night after citizens fearing for their children’s safety called 911. "Gaur had escaped and was climbing a tree when Barry County Animal control officer Pam Ronchetti arrived. The Iguana, which is a vegetarian with razor sharp teeth, was returned to his owner Tuesday. For a complete story and more photos, see upcoming and knocking it down. The hole is now filled in. Girrbach said he's received very few complaints about how long the work is taking. "People have been great. But I think it's getting to the point now where they're getting tired of it" Reminder. of the Week 95 CHEVY SUBURBAN LS 4X4 350 V-8, 8 PASSENGER. NEW TIRES. HURRYI BRIGHT RED SALES HOURS: Monday & Wednesday until 8 Tue. Thu 8 Fri untf 6 Saturday until 3 Truck "WmEoaMe Your CvtcunoBB t fumr Tuamn.' Call 616-948-8000 Today or toll trw 1 -888-494-5539 NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING OF THE HOPE TOWNSHIP newspapers, handbills, business cards, posters, flyers, forms, announcements, book and booklets... WE DO IT ALL. Quality Printing is our specialty. J-Ad Graphics printing department Call us at 945-9554 for a quotation. Girrbach has kept residents of the street advised by mail of the progress of the work, and has told them "we very much appreciate the patience and under­ standing of those living and traveling through the South Jefferson Street waler main installation and street reconstruc­ tion project area. This work is proceeding much more slowly than we expected . . . we do expect to make significant progress in the very near future. Bear with us." Thus far the road crew has replaced 1,520 feet of water main between Bond and South streets with the new eight-inch pipe, Girrbach said. New curbs and gut­ ters have been insulted on the east side of the road from Bond to South Street. Complicating matters is work being done by Consumers Energy, which is re­ placing two gas mains in the area, ac­ cording to City Manager Jeff Mansfield. Next summer, plans are to complete installation of the eight-inch pipe in the block of Jefferson from Bond north to Grand and the section of Jefferson from South Street south to the end of the gravel portion of Jefferson. One block of Grand Street from Jefferson to Michigan will also be re-done. The work will in­ clude curb and gutter installation and road reconstruction. Altogether, according to Mansfield, the two-year project is projected to cost an estimated $520,000. Half of that will come from the city's capital improve­ ments budget, and the rest from mainte­ nance and other city funds. Work on Jefferson may in the future include paving the dirt portion of the road, Mansfield said. The city has been petitioned by residents to have the work done. Girrbach said a special assessment district would have to be approved by residents of the dirt portion to pay for the paving. PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, August 29, 2000 - 7 p.n. HOPE TOWNSHIP HAU ON M-43 NEAR SCHULTZ ROAD There will be a Pubic Hearing of the Hope Township Planning Commission to consider the following mat­ ters: 1. An application by the Dettea Athletic Boosters for a Site Plan Review Subject property is m Section #29 of Hope Township. Barry County, and located at 5380 Moose Lodge Rd.. Delton. Ml Currently zoned AR Parce: #08-007-029-013-20 & 22. 2 An application by Shannon Dempsey for a Home Occupation Permit at 8073 Cedar Creek Rd Currently zoned AR Parcel *08-007-025-007-00 3. An application by Km Pease of 1758 W Dra~e Rd . Dowling, for Re-zonmg of a parcel of land from AR to C2 in Section 36 The subject property is north of Drake Rd by approximately 1192 feet, on the east side of Cedar Creek Rd and contains 6 acres ♦/• lot #s 1. 2.3.4,5,6 of parcel 08-007-036-001-00 The applications legal description. Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Maps may be viewed during regular business hours on Wednesday 9 a m to 12 noon and 1:15 p m to 3 p.m at the Hope Township Hall locat­ ed at 5463 S M-43 Highway The clerk wifi accept written comments by mail or during regular Lusmess hours in regard to the above request up to the time of the public hearing. The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reser/e the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public hearing Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below Linda Eddy-Hough Hope Township Clerk 5463 S M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 616-948-2464 I SALE $29.99 Red Tab Denim Jeans < Regularly $35 (,l IK West State St. LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting August 14, 2000 7 p.m. All board members and 5 citizens present ,\pproved agenda, minutes and brils Departmental reports, correspondence and permits received Approved Ordinance #46, Resolutions #9 and 10, Flag Purchase. Workshop expenses and membership renewals, and a Budding Permit Refund Meeting adjourned 8 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Pat’-eta Albert. Supervisor (8/*24) Stat* of Michigan in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry ORDER TO ANSWER RM No. 2000-472-CZ non. dairies n. riaiwr JOHN M. WILLIAMS. Plaintiff. RODNEY L. WISNIEWSKI AND TAMMY S PETERS. Defendants Robert J Longstreet (P53546) Attorney for Plaintiff SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 Rodney L Wisniewski and Tammy S. Peters. Defendants Herein At a session ol said Court, held in the Circuit Courtroom in the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, this 16 day of August. 2000 Present: Honorable James H. Fisher Circuit Judge This matter having come before the Court pur­ suant to the Motion of Plaintiff and the Court being otherwise duly informed in the premises, now therefore. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Rodney L Wisniewski. Defendant in the above entitled cause, in which Plaintiff seeks to Quiet Tide on certain property in Barry County, shall fie an Answer or take other action permitted by law nr Court Rule on or before the 11th r!ey of October, 2000. by filing an answer or oti appropriate pleadings with the 5lh Circuit Court. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. and that should Defendant fail to take such action, a CMtauit Judomw the relief demanded In the Compl«i»in«4 in this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of this order shal be published once each week in the Hastings Banner for three con­ secutive weeks and a proof of publication shall be filed m this Court. James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge DRAFTED BY; Robert J. Longstreet (P53546) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET 607 N. Broadway Hastngs, Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 (9/7) Notice of Mortgage Foredoaura Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Kirk Lydy and Joni G. Lydy, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Rock Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 16. 1999, and recorded on August 30. 1999 in Document No. 1034682, on Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned, by said mortgagee to the COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS. INC . as assignee by an assignment dated August 16, 1999, which was recorded on November 22, 1999, in Document No. 1038296, on Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum erf ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE AND 35/100 doi lars (3122.465.35). including interest al 8.000% oer annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiU be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pjn.. on October 5. 2000. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel Lot 2. Block 1. Butler s Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 66. Pr-cnt 2: Beginning at the Southeast comer erf Lol i Butler • Addition to the Cly. formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 66. thence South 184 feet to the bank of the Thomapple River; thence Westerly along the bank of said river, approximately 200 feet; thence North approximately 220 feet to the Southwest comer of Lot 3 of Butler s Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence Easterly along the South line of Lots 1 through 3 of said Butler s Addition, being identical with the Northerly line of Lot 9 of Wilcox Addition to the City of Hastings, to the place of beginning, comprising approximately the Easterly 1/2 of the Easterly 1/2 of said Lof 9 of Wilcox Addition to the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 1 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(d) and given to the mortgagee, in which case the redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated August 24. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. MI 48025 (9/21) �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 24. 2000 Two Delton lifesavers honored by Michigan State Police J-Ad Graphics News Service Two Delton men w-ho saved a Kala­ mazoo man from a fiery death last February have been recognized as Dis­ tinguished Citizens by the Michigan De­ partment of State Police. Kevin Ray Branch Jr. and Bradley Robert Western were praised by Depart­ ment of State Police Director Michael Robinson for pulling Jonathan Corey Bergeon, 20. from his burning car after it struck Branch's vehicle and then a tree Feb. 15 on Lockshore Road. Chief Noonday road to get resurfacing The Michigan Department of Transporta­ tion (MDOT) plans to resurface nearly 17 miles of M-179 (Chief Noonday Road) between Hastings and US-131 in Allegan and Barry counties. The project is scheduled to begin as ear­ ly as Sept 5. with an esti naled completion date of Nov. 10. “The naming of this roadway as a her­ itage route last year is an indication of how much the local residents want to maintain the character and charm of this area. We will be doing everything wc can within that guideline to improve the ndc quality of this road," said Slate Transportation Director James DeSana The MDOT will be resurfacing M-179 from US-131 to M-43 through Hopkins. Wayland. Yankee Springs Township and Rutland Township. During the resurfacing, one lane of traf­ fic in alternating directions will be main­ tained on M-179 via flaggers. The MDOT also will be replacing guardrail and rehabil­ itating the shoulders. All lanes will be open whenever activities on the shoulder permit, however, motorists are urged to drive with caution. “Wc arc trying to accomplish this work with as little disruption as possible to motorists by opening all lanes when we can. We really need drivers to be careful when passing by our crews that will be working just a few feel away from them.” said Southwest Region Engineer Bobbi Welkc. This $1.8 million project is funded through the passage of Gov. John Engler’s Build Michigan II plan and TEA-21. It is expected to rehabilitate this roadway for approximately 12 years. "After freeing yourself, you assisted in freeing the injured driver from the other vehicle which had erupted in flames," Col. Robinson wrote in a letter to Branch. 'You bravely and selflessly put yourself in harm's way to save a life.” According to Trooper Bill Arndt, the crash occurred at 7:28 a.m. when Bergeon was witnessed passing cars at about 70 mph. As he was overtaking the last vehicle, he collided with Branch’s northbound ve­ hicle. "He was unable to complete the pass." said Arndt. Western has said he was also driving south on Lockshore Road when he saw Bergcon's cat strike the tree about onequarter mile ahead. "The car started on fire right away." Western said the day after the accident. "I pulled up beside it and looked over, i could see a man inside through the smoke." Western was unable to move Bergeon from the burning car through the driver's door and worked to free him from the passenger side with help from Branch, who had suffered minor injuries. "There was fire coming from the dash and through the floor." he said. "He was conscious, but not coherent, moaning and groaning. I knew he had to come out, so ! pulled him over the console." Western said he walked Bergeon to the opposite side of the roadway where he waited while Western tried to reach 911 via cellular telephone. "It wouldn't go through, so 1 called a good friend of mine who is on the Hick­ ory Fire Department and he happened to be home and he called 911." said West­ ern. Fireman Bob Snider also happens to be a co-worker of Western and lives nearby. The Hickory Fire Dcpartnynt was on the scene within a few minutes to extin­ guish the fully engulfed vehicle. "Right after I got him out, about three minutes later, the flames started shooting Lucas Egolf DRIVING EXCITEMENT. 328 Nokth Michigan Avenue Hastings Michigan 49058 "Where Exceeding Your Expectations is a made the difference in saving a life. "They pulled Mr Bergeon from the car after it burst into flames." he said. "Had they not done that. Mr. Bergeon would have been dead. They deserve the appre­ ciation of the Michigan State Police." Branch could not be reached for com­ ment and both men have declined to ap­ pear at the local Slate Police posts to accept their awards. Arndt said. Lucas Scott Egolf. 17. of Middleville was killed in an early morning head-on car­ truck collision Tuesday morning, Aug. 22. According to information from the Kent County Sheriffs Department, Egolfs car, a 1990 Chevy Corsica, was traveling northbound on Broadmoor Avenue (M-37) near 60th Street at approximately 6 51 a.m. when it crossed the center line and stuck an oncoming semi-tractor with gravel trailer head-on. The dump truck was part of the construction crew working on the South Bcltlinc project. 9 PONTIAC. Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck Arndt said he recommended the men for the award because their quick actions Crash kills TK senior You’ve never seen anything like it before because there’s never been anything like it before. Aztek has been uniquely designed to keep up with your life, your style and the way you drive. 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Scheduled to appear are State Senator Joanne Emmons; State Rep­ resentative Terry Geiger; Rick Traer, representing Third District Con­ gressman Vera Ehlers; and Greg Moore, representing Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns constituents may wish Police crash probed by sheriff’s office a broken collar bone and Stanton "Josh" Sensiba with tom ligaments and pulled muscles. Both men are currently off work recov­ ering from their injuries while the crash is being investigated by the Barry Chanbar of Conuazee. Tuesday. Sarver said Lajcak and Sensiba had just finished assisting Sgt. Jeff Pratt, of­ ficer Cleon Brown and off-duty Grand Day Shoot” at the Barry County Conservation Club from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. Trophies and prizes will be awarded and a light lunch will be served. A $15 entry fee will go to a oaeyear "Riagncck" membership for each child. A parent or guardian must accom­ pany each child. For more information, call local Pheasants Forever chapter President Jim Decker at 765-8421. Primary recount requests double The number of recount requests f.otn the Aug. 8 primary election has risen from two to four, according to the Barry County Clerk's office. The two earliest requests were from Nancy Near, who lost the elec­ tion for Yankee Springs Township Supervisor to Al McCrumb 300 to 286, and from Robert Herold, who lost the race for treasurer in the same township, 300 to 289, to John Jerkaitis. The two newest requests have come from James Alden, who lost the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners' Eight District primary to Wayne H. Adams, 337 to 286. and from Teresa Miller, who lost to Mark Doster, 232 to 125, in the race for Prairieville Township Supervisor. Miller is contesting the results by suggesting that the county's "Accuvote” machine that counts ballot re­ sults is not accurate. Barry County Clerk Debbie Smith has said publicly she is confident the machine dio not commit any serious errors. The recount requests will not be handled until the Michigan Board of Canvassers has finished its work in the wake of the election. [Additional) News Briefs (appear on page 2) release regarding the incident. "As a re­ sult of the accident, both Officer Lajcak and Sensiba, although injured, were treated ard later released from Pennock Hospital." Officer Brown was treated for a knee injury that occurred while he was assist­ ing officers at the accident scene. An officer safety cage inside the car, made of bullet proof glass and braced with a metal frame, which was rein­ forced with extra brackets during instal­ lation by Jay Gorodenski of the Barry County Sheriffs Department, is thought to have kept the roof of the car from col­ lapsing on the officers. Sarver said he hopes the investigation will reveal what caused the officers to more lives." Sarver declined, however, to specu­ late on how fast the officers were travel­ ing when the accident occurred at 2:42 a.m., leaving officer Dennis LaJcak with County Sheriffs Department. The accident report is not expected to Barry County Pheasants Forever will ha«e their annual "Kids Safe to Fish Hatchery Park. "Officer Cleon Brown appeared to be the first person upon the accident scene and assisted both officers in getting out of the vehicle," Sarver slated in a press by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Two Hastings City Police officers es­ caped serious injury early Saturday when the cruiser they were in left the south side of West Green Street at a high rate of speed, struck a curb and then a guard rail before overturning in a wooded area. "I think everybody has agreed, it could have been a lot more tragic," said Chief Jerry Sarver. "I think it's safe to say that air bags and seat belts have saved two to talk about A straw vote will be taken at the end of (he session to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Barry County 'Kids Safe Day Shoot* planned PRICE SC Two officers are injured and a Hastings City Police cruiser is a total loss as a result of an apparent high speed crash on West Green Street earty Saturday morning. be completed until today or tomorrow, Barry County Undersheriff Don Ford said. "Sgt. Pratt was getting a search war­ backup. Pratt has said he did not hear the "We still have to put the car up on a lift and inspect it underneath," Ford said rant (for blood) and he was en route to the judge's house when he smelled natu­ ral gas," said Sarver "He called the same radio traffic, Sarver said. "So, they both were heading there and Rapids officer Kristin Turnes, who was riding with Pratt, with the arrest of a combative man for drunk driving. After struggling with the man at the scene, transporting him to the jail and then witnessing the man's alleged threats to find Pratt off duty and kill him, Laj­ cak and Sensiba left the jail and returned to patrol. other Cook siba) heard car and said Ik'could smell gas at and Green. Both (Lajcak and Sen­ were investigating that when they radio traffic about an officer being involved in a fight." Both officers, said Sarver, told him the voice on the radio sounded just like Pratt's voice. Sarver has since concluded that the voice they heard originated from radio traffic within another jurisdiction and that it was not a local request for police the next thing they knew, they were up­ side down,"-iaid Sarver. "I talked with officer Sensiba yes-erCay and he said, 'we thought Jeff Pratt was in trouble, we thought he was fighting with somebody.'" According to Sarver, Pratt then heard what he thought was a loud explosion and reported the sound to officer Cleon Brown, who was on patrol in a third cruiser. Brown discovered the explosion was actually the crash of Lajcak's cruiser as it struck the guard rail near the entrance drive off the roadway and crash. "We’d like to know the cause of the accident. It could have been that the of­ ficers were driving too fast, ii could have been a suspension component went bad or a tire could have blown," said Sarver. "We’re not ruling out anything at this point." When questioned by Sarver abont the speed at the time of the crash, neither of­ ficer could recall, he said. "They don't know how fast they were going," Sarver said. "It’s not uncommon for people to forget immediately after they've been involved in a crash." Sarver also stated: "We have driving See CRASH, continued page 19 Hastings students eligible to attend lOOs of schools by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Hastings students are now eligible to attend hundreds of schools in more than 60 different school districts in southwest Michigan. The Hastings Board of Education Monday voted to participate in the newest "Schools of Choice" legislation, which allows student transfers to any school within an intermediate school dis­ trict contiguous to the Barry Intermediate School District There are six intermediate school dis­ tricts contiguous to the BISD: Allegan, Calhoun, Kalamazoo. Kent, Eaton and Ionia. In the Kent ISD alone, there are 20 school districts, including Kent City, Cedar Springs, Sparta, Rockford, Com­ stock Park, Kenowa Hills, Northview, Lowell, Forest Hills, East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Godfrey Lee. Grandville, Godwin Heights, Wyoming, Kelloggsville, Kentwood, Caledonia, Byron Center and Thomapple Kellogg. Within each of those school districts there are several school buildings, in­ cluding more than one high school in some districts — Grand Rapids Public Schools, for instance, has five high schools, four middle schools and 42 ele­ mentary schools. Thus there are several hundred different schools Hastings stu­ dents could attend, depending on what grade they're in. The only drawback continues to be finding the transportation to get to the school of choice. Hastings will not pay for any transportation costs if a student triinsfers to another district. Students could also face tuition costs if they want to transfer mid-year after student counts have been taken. If a student is accepted into a different school within a certain time frame, then the student is counted as part of that district's enrollment and the district receives the same per-pupil foundation allowance for the transfer stu­ dent that it would for its own students. But after the student count is taken, if a student transfers into a district with higher per-pupil state aid, the student may be required to make up the differ­ ence between the original district’s per­ pupil funding and the district into which the student is moving. Forest Hills, for example, has a per-pupil foundation of $7,417 per student compared to $6,000 per pupil for Hastings. There also has to be enough space in a school for transfer students. Each district in the Schools of Choice program is re­ quired to post how many spaces it has available for transfers. The board's move Monday came after the Michigan Legislature voted this summer to expand its Schools of Choice legislation to allow transfers between contiguous intermediate school districts. This is the third time the state legisla­ ture has changed its Schools of Choice laws, each time broadening options for parents and students. The first legislation allowed students to make transfers to schools within their school's intermediate school district. The next set of Schools of Choice laws allowed students to transfer to schools both within their ISD and to districts physically bordering their dis­ trict. With the latest legislation allowing transfers between ISDs, “pretty much anybody can go anywhere they want," School Superintendent Carl Schoessel said. Individual districts have had the choice of opting in or out of the Schools of Choice programs, and initially, Hast­ ings chose not to participate, establish­ ing instead an "informal" Schools of Choice program with Delton Kellogg, the See SCHOOLS, continued page 16 Take that, Grampa! It's not often a grandchild gets a chance to toss a wet sponge In her grandlather's face, but since Hastings School Superintendent Cart Schoessel was one of those donating a half hour to getting doused in the Summertest Sponge Toss booth, his granddaughter Tori Schoessel decided it would be a perfect time to let grampa have it. For more photos of Summertest, see inside. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 31.2000 /Kou... NEWS BRIEFS MwuiumtaaHM Mmi-granx UTxs workshop slated The Thornipple Arts Council of Berry County once again has been chosen to be host for a free mini­ grant workshop at 4 p.in. Wednes­ day, Sept 6. in Hastings. Open to any Michigan non-profit organization, institution, school or local government, the arts grant workshop will be held in the com­ munity room at the Courts & Law Building, 220 W. Court St. The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs has increased mini­ grant awards up to $4,000 for local arts projects that recognize a com­ munity need. Included in the workshop, to be presented by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, will be informa­ tion about grant writing and he ap­ plication process, both from the writer's perspective and that of the grant reviewer. The Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo is the local regranting agency for Region 15, which is made up of Barry. Berrien, Cass. Kalamazoo. St. Joseph and VanBu­ ren counties. For more information, call Lyn Briel of the Thornapple Arts Coun­ cil. at 945-2002, or the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. (616) 342­ 5059. Natural family planning offered Tom and Ann Feldpausch, certi­ fied teachers of Natural Family Planning (NFP) are offering a course on what they say is a safe, healthy and effective form of birth control in Legion leader is steak fry guest State Commander Kenneth Dittenber will be the special guest Tuesday, Sept. 12, for the local American Legion post's 55th annual "Commanders Steak Fry." Dittenber, of St. Charles, Mich., will install newly elected Post 45 Commander John Barnett, who is succeeding current Commander George Ulrich. Social hour will be at 6 p.m. and dinner will be at 7. Installation will foiicw. For dinner reservations, call 945­ 4973. Non-resident fees for library resume The Hastings Public Library will resume charging an annual fee to non-residents. The library's service area, which allows residents free use, includes the City of Hastings and Hastings and Rutland townships. The latter two approved 1.6-mill levies in the Aug. 8 primary election to assure in­ clusion in the service area. Non-resident fees will be $80 per household. Those who have cards with the Freeport, Thornapple Kel­ logg Community and Spindler li­ braries are part of the Lakeland Co­ operative, therefore, their cards will be honored in Hastings. The library suspended the annual user fees, beginning in June 1998, in an effort to introduce its services to everyone in Barry County. use with breast cancer, cervical car eer and liver tumors, as well as a possible link between vasectomies and higher incidences of prostate cancer. The Symplo-Thermal method works with irregular cycles and can be practiced throughout the couples' fertile years without health risks. It's also immediately reversible, and costs less than other forms of birth control. The Feldpausches teach under the guidance of The Couple to Couple League International, founded in 1971 and now the largest organiza­ tion teaching NFP in North America. To register, call the Feldpausches at 948-2148. The $55 course fee in­ dudes instructions and materials. United Way hikes goal for campaign The annual Barry County United Way campaign kick-off breakfast is set for 8 a.m. Thursday, Sept 14, at the Barry Expo Center. The kickoff will be followed by a special "Day of Caring." in which participants will report to work for a half day as volunteers for some of the benefiting agencies. The Barry Area United Way cam­ paign 'or 2000 has set a goal of $475,000 this fall, up $15,000 or 3 percent from 1999. Co-chairs of the drive this year are Mark Kolanowski of City Bank and Marie Dreisbach of Dreisbach Olds, Pontiac-GMC. The Barry Area United Way now is countywide and provides funding to 21 non-profit agencies in local communities. Pacesetters for this year’s cam­ paigns will be Hastings Mutual In­ surance, National Bank of Hastings, Felpausch, United Way agencies and the United Way Board of Direc­ tors. For more information about the United Way or its fall 2000 fund­ raising campaign, call Lani Forbes or Sarah Woodward at 945-4010. said there would be no reason to enter the structure because junk cars housed inside a building are not subject to the However, McManus adamantly denies the charges, stressing that the zoning en­ forcement officer does not go into private pole buildings, garages and other storage buildings without permission. It's not il­ legal for a person to house junk vehicles in a building, McManus said. "We do not want to risk our own safety. If they arc not there, we're going to leave." The county's zoning ordinance has been in place since 1976. He told the board that Bolton has had a long history of noncompliance. "We have been diligently after him tn try to comply with the ordinance. He has actually two locations in the county that arc currently in violation,” McManus said. "We do attempt to knock on doors to discuss with individuals that there is an issue, especially something that is ongoing. I would say that we do not go into other buildings and take a look... If possible, we do try to resolve situations without having to go to a higher level of enforcement." "I don't think Jim McManus really knows what's going on...," citizen Dennis Dally alleged. "The guy (zoning en­ forcement officer) comes around in ar. old beat-up pickup, no signs, dirty... The man does snoop. I've caught him on my property, snooping. He is a snoop. He just walks around and looks around. If you sort of stay back or if you’re not home, he’ll walk in your place, your buildings. He goes inside. I’ve seen him inside. I didn't call Jim (to complain). I just fig­ ured, what arc you going to do? It’s his word against mine. I still think they ought to look into it." the county board. Bolton claims the enforcement officer had to be on his property without permis•ion io know that there we®p no license plates on the junk cars^e “That's the kind of Ifithg ffiat Ke^s do-'^1 A former county board chairman told him that when city dweller move to Barry County and build an expensive hosne. "they don't want to look M thit sluff (junk), Bolton said. "Jf (hat's there - iiixiir *■' -* * iz The next First Friday forum will have to be moved to the second Fri­ day of September. Host Jim Pino said that because the first Friday of next month (Sept. 1) will be on the day that starts the had about 100 junk vehicles on his prop­ erty, has said he currently has about seven and wants to get rid of them. Two county officials at the Aug. 8 meeting expressed concern about what they called "threats" by Bolton during the public comment portion of the meet­ Simmons said. McManus claims the cars arc visible. to attend. So the forum, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Commit­ tee, will be held at noon Sept. 8, at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hast­ ings. The speaker will be Matthew Abel, an attorney from West Bloom­ field, who is the Green Party candi­ date for U.S. Senate against Demo­ crat Debbie Stabenow and Republi­ can Spence Abraham. Abel is ex­ pected to talk about his campaign, U.S. presidential candidate Ralph Nader and the Green Party's impact on American politics this year. Cast for "Harvey* begins rehearsals the production (he county prosecutor. "As far as the threat, they (county zon­ ing officials) are the ones doing most of the threatening, said citizen Mike How­ ers during a recent interview. "They are the ones sending out the letters, sending the guy out to the homes, and I think they are out there harassing the public when the public doesn't need it. They are tired of it. They are sick of it. "The only place you've got to express your feelings is at those meetings. They shouldn’t try to prosecute somebody just because they went to a meeting and tried to express themselves. Maybe he (Bolton) did get hot or he was angry or maybe some things were said, but that's what happens," Howers said. "That's what the meetings are for, that's what they are about," said citizen Mike Dally. ' Bolton had told the County Board that "one fellow (zoning enforcement officer) you sent out there (allegedly snooping on The cast has been named and re­ hearsals are in progress for the com­ edy "Harvey," which will be pre­ sented by the Thorn apple Arts Council's Thornapple Players at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5-7 at Central Auditorium in Hastings. Director of ing. Afterwards, McManus filed a com­ plaint with the county clerk who then forwarded it to the county sheriffs de­ partment, which'm turn passed it on to is Norma Jean Acker. The cast includes Linda Fuhr as Myrtle May Simmons; Charlotte Mohler as Veta Louise Simmons; Doug Acker as Elwood P. Dodd; Julie Heide as Miss Johnson; Mary Jo Gorsuch as Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet; Deanna Roundtree as Ruth Kelly, RN; Kyle Curtiss as Duane Wilson; Rick Taylor as Lyman Sanderson, MD; Steve Vipond as William R. Chumley, MD; Rosemary Anger as Betty Chumley; Carol Satterly as Judge Gaffney; and Shirlee Holston as cabdriver Edie Lofgren. Dale Svihl is designing and build­ ing the set. Angie Greenfield is stage manager, Denise Vickers is in charge of props, Josh Dickinson is handling lights and sound, and Todd Willard is doing technical work. Auditions and casting were han­ dled by Peg Hemerling, Todd Willard, Norma Jean Acker and Lyn Briel, who is managing director of the Arts Council. The comedy "Harvey" as was made famous by the movie starring Jimmy Stewart. The script evolves around Elwood P. Dodd and his imaginary friend Harvey, a six-and­ a-half foot rabbit. For more information, call Norma Jean Acker at 945-2332 or Lyn Briel at 945-2002. Bolton’s property) pretty near got shot the other day." "You stop this (snooping)... right now or you’re going to wish you hadn't have," Bolton loudly told commissioners. "...This isn't a dictatorship in this country... If you want this go ahead, but I tell you now it’s trouble and I mean big trouble.... All I have to do is walk out of here and make a few telephone calls and you've got trouble — the biggest trouble you've ever had in Barry County." Resident Pauline Simmons said, dur­ ing a recent interview, that when Bolton's "talking about trouble, he's not talking about shooting someone, like they made it seem like. He’s talking about hiring an attorney and getting this hashed out in court." Zoning Director McManus said he would welcome a meeting with disgrun­ tled residents and invited Bolton, the four citizens interviewed by the Banner and any others to attend a future Plan­ ning and Zoning Commission session. McManus said the citizens should call his office in advance and ask to be placed on the agenda. The County Plan­ ning and Zoning Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month and the Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Community Room of the Courts & Law Building in Hastings. Bolton said he wanted an evening meeting because "90 percent of the peo­ ple cannot get up there on the weekdays. "I think it would do a lot of good," Bolton said of a meeting, rather than have officials just "slam dunk us." "Enough is enough," he said, referring to his allegation that the county zoning enforcement officer 'snoops' on private property without permission. Four other citizens, who were with Bolton during the interview, make the same claim. car’... The commissioners have not put this to the people to vote to sec if this is what they want," said Bolton, who has lived in the county for about 13 years and owned property here since 1969. "The (zoning enforcement) procedure is wrong." Dally said. "The person (Dally claims was on his property without per­ mission) didn't leave a card or a copy of the code with the alleged violation and the date. "They (zoning officials) don’t know where*he has been and what he’s doing. They just give him a free will to run and believe everything the man says and that ain't right." Dally said. He doesn't remember the exact date when the enforcement officer allegedly was on his property, but estimates it was within the past three months. The zoning enforcement officer "comes around at least every two weeks, checking on all of us. Of course, that’s fine. That's the man s job. That's fine. If I go to see somebody. I come to your door. If not, I leave a note," Dally said. "He told Melvin Bolton he would be back in two hours with the sheriff." "We do not need to go on the property to sec what he's got down there," he told ’Arst Friday* moved to Sept. 8 Labor Day weekend celebration, the next monthly program will be "my wife was sitting on the porch and he (the zoning enforcement officer) didn't see her. He sat in the car for a long time... Instead of coming to the door, he headed right around to the back of the house, snooping... Ke said there were six cars there. If he knew there were six cars there, he had to be on my property," Bolton said, because they couldn't all be seen from road. "When he came back, he told my wife. *1 will sec that he gets rid of that "He never did come back," Bolton said. "We feel the people have the right to do on their property what they want to do. I've been to the commission before. I've been to the (zoning) office up there, too. If they want to do something, and the biggest share of people have agreed with me, put these cars behind a fence so they are not visible from the road. I feel we have a right to have this stuff. Everybody can't afford to put up a build­ ing to put these cars in," Bolton said. "Here, they arc picking on a 70-yearold man (Bolton) over three junk cars that have been there 20 years. Come on! Is that all Barry County has to !o?," Macljppc K^qinnino 5>«itiirzlav , Scot blood clots, increased blood pressure and undesirable weight gain. Some studies are linking birth control pill by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A Barry County citizen who recently protested publicly about what he called a 'dictatorship* in county zoning enforce­ ment hopes that a public evening meet­ ing can be held so he and other citizens can extensively air their gripes. Melvin Bolton, in a recent interview, said he didn’t want to get angry at the Aug. 8 County Board of Commissioners meeting, but he said that was the only way he could get officials to listen. "That's the only reason 1 raised my voice (because) they won't listen to you." ...."I want to work with them, but they won't work with you," Bolton said. "I had to get their attention and I finally got it." He said he went to a meeting about a year ago ard "got absolutely nothing. "I don't want no trouble with nobody. That ain’t my idea," Bolton said. "I'm getting support all over the place," he said for taking a stand for the rights of property owners. When Bolton attended the Aug. 8 meeting, he expressed angei that a county zoning enforcement officer al­ legedly entered a building on his Assyria Highway property without permission while working to enforce the junk car or­ dinance. Bolton told the County Board that he and other citizens did not want to "put up" with that kind of treatment. County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus denied the charge and ordinance, only those stored outdoors. "In fact, we had pretty much closed him out (as a violator) because he did move everything indoors," McManus said earlier this month. Bolton, who once •^inerirw«MW*»*e birth control pill, the Symplo-Thermal method teaches couples how to ob­ serve, crosscheck and benefit from the natural signs of fertility. Helpful to either avoid or achieve preg­ nancy. NFP avoids putting chemi­ cals into the woman's body, where negative side effects can include Special county meeting sought on junk ordinance enforecement Dally said. "They arc not even really visible from the road unless you stop and stare,” Will ing," Bolton said. About five weeks ago, e e JUNK, continued page 16 Area woman is state homemaker runner-up by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Representing Barry County, Susie Butler has been named the first runner-up in the Michigan State Fair Homemaker of the Year contest. Susie, a Nashville resident and Maple Grove Township clerk, was selected for the honor Wednesday after being interviewed by judges in Detroit. In July at the Barry County Fair, Susie was selected to reign as Barry County's Homemaker of the Year in a contest spon­ sored by the County Fair Board and the Ladies Day Committee. At that time, she said she was thrilled to represent the county and was looking forward to the state com­ petition. She could not be reached for comment at press time Wednesday. Susie and her husband, Alvin, have three children and three grandchildren. They live on a dairy farm and Susie has been town­ ship clerk since 1984. Susie's daughter, Emily Mater, and Emi­ ly’s mother-in-law, Lucy Mater, nominated Susie for the county homemaker title. "Our reason for nominating Susie Butler is that she does so many different things...and does them with love," they said in their nomination. "She (Susie) is a hard-working farm wife that enjoys garden­ ing and growing flowers. She is an excel­ lent cook and baker, often brightening a friend or family member's day with hot cinnamon rolls or cherry pie." In addition to being township clerk, Lucy and Emily pointed out that Susie "also keeps busy baby-sitting her grand­ children or working at the church office." When her children - Jeff who is now 28, Emily. 27, and Joel, 25 - were in 4-H, Susie was the general leader of a 4-H club for 10 years and was assistant dairy super­ intendent part of that lime. "Susie enjoys sewing, a skill that she learned from her grandmother. She often al­ ters and makes brides' and bridesmaids' dresses. Her grandchildren (Shianne Butler, 4, Abby Mater, 1, and Miles Butler, 1.) also enjoy outfits made with love for their birthdays or Christmas. Basket weaving and cross-stitching are among her other tal­ ents, and she gives away many of her com­ pleted projects as gifts," Lucy and Emily said. "She (Susie) is truly a homemaker in ev­ ery sense of the word and deserves to be recognized for her talents," they said. "Being a farm wife, our family of three grown children have always enjoyed hard Susie Butler work time and hard play lime together," Susie said when asked what unique things she does with her family. "All, with their spouses and children, take every opportu­ nity to gather together and enjoy family togetherness, be it a game of basketball, a weekend picnic or an all-family vacation to a cabin up north for a week. They know they are welcomed, loved and that they come first." Susie's maternal grandmother has had the greatest influence on her life, she said. Susie called her grandmother "a warm, lov­ ing and very talented person who shared un­ limited time and patience with me. She taught me to bake and she passed on her love of sewing to me. She taught me, by example, how to be the wife, mother and grandmother I am today." If granted one wish, Susie said she would like time To slow down, so that Alvin (my husband and best friend) would not have io work so steadily and hard and that we could spend more quality time together. We would enjoy more extra moments to­ gether. daily." If she were granted a wish for her com­ munity, Susie said "it would be for the re­ mainder of funds to be raised for a ministry training and resource center to be completed for our Grace Community Church prop­ erty. Here, people would be loved, assisted and trained to help themselves, as well as discipled to help others, making a huge impact on our community as well as one comer of the world." �The Heelings Banner - Thursday. August 31.2000 - Page 3 Rachel Wood paints Trent Kauffman's face. Wood and two other Hastings seventh graders. Ashley Elzinga and Katie McKinney, took it upon themselves to provide face painting because they wanted to be part of Summerfest. Chris LaPortq of New York City does a caricature of Hastings resident Nikki Matthews. ...top attraction at Summerfest by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A brand new fireworks attraction at the 23rd Annua] Summerfest celebration in Hastings last weekend was hands down the favorite event overall. "It went very well," said festival chairman Mike Hallifax. "They were very well attended. We paid $5,000 for that and . I think we really got our money’s worth." The 20-minute show, which launched Some tough teams competed for trophies in the annual softball tournament at Fish Hatchery Park. "But I think this parade was belter," said Miller, ’’because we had some excel­ lent, excellent entries. I thought the winning float by Mill’s Landing was very well done. It was a good competition in the floats." He also commended the Fillmore Equipment Tractor Drill Team for their creativity, which won them second place in the mobile unit division. Winning that division was the Hastings Mutual Calliope and taking third was the Hastings Fire Department which lead its contingent with its new, $650,000 ladder truck. In the band and marching division, the Hastings High School band won first place, while the Hastings High School cheerleaders were second and the Red Cross was third. CONTINUED, page 17 at 10:15 p.m. Saturday, attracted the softball teams, concert goers and Elks Tent visitors as well countless families attending especially for the show. "That will be on the table again for next year," he said. Also well attended, he said, were concerts at Fisher Hatchery Park, the Community Stage .and on Ihe Barty County Courthouse and overall, the festivities proceeded smoothly. "One thing we might do differently next year is to keep the arts and crafts open later on Friday night," he said. "But for the most part, the artists and crafters were very pleased. Some sold out Sat­ urday night and had nothing to sell on Sunday." Skydiving and hot air balloon exhibitions were well attended, too, he said, and the helicopter rides were constant. "Overall, we felt attendance was way up and the foot concessions had a big weekend," said Hallifax. Plans are already being made for one big addition to the 2001 event - a Ms. Horseshoe competition is always a popular Summerfest event. Hastings and maybe even a Little Ms. Hastings - contest, said parade chairman, Arts and crafts booths contained many beautiful cut and stained glass items. Terry Millet "A few folks mentioned to me that other towns have theirs, why don’t we?" said Miller. "So, next year Ms. Hastings will be in the parade." In all, close to 40 units entertained the crowd-lined stieets of North Michigan and West State streets in what was not the biggest parade in Summerfest history. Lad Forbes of Freeport gets a direct hit on 911 Director Charlie Nystrom at the Sponge Toss booth. At right is MainStreet Bank president Dave Hatfield. Derek Durkee from Grand Haven stand next to the Jaguar which won him the Participants Choice Award. Volleyball competition kept teams vying for prizes all day Saturday. A spook on the loose was caught on camera Saturday during the Summerfest parade when the Hastings Jaycees promoted its upcoming Haunted House, to be held at its new location at Chartton Park. The weight-lifting competition again drew many contestants. Winners were determined in the bench press the dead-lift contests. �Page 4 The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 31.2000 l€TT€RS...from Our Readers Financial FOCUS BORN supports new community center To the editor: The Barr) Community Resource Net­ work (BCRN). at its Aug. 22 meeting voiced unanimous support for the proposed Barry Community Center The BCRN is a collaborate organization, with representatives from over 30 public and private, non-for-profit community ser­ vice organizations. The BCRN has been active since 1993. identifying and respond­ ing to community needs through collabora­ tive effort and the coordination of resources. The Barry Community Center is an excellent example of this sort of collabora­ tive effort. The Barry County Commission on Aging, YMCA of Barry County. Hast­ ings Area School System, local governmen­ tal representatives, and community citizens have worked in partnership to develop the initial plan for this center. The community center will be designed to provide a wide range of educational and recreational needs for citizens of all ages. Some of the special features of the center will be a day care cen­ ter. a teen center, facilities for older adults, a swimming pool complex, fitness and exercise equipment, a 200-seat dining room with a stage, and community meeting rooms. The members of the BCRN applaud the Write Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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For the Barry Community Resource Network Dale Anderson, secretary. Dowling Perverse lifestyle consequences loom To the editor: I am writing in response to the letter regarding the class to be offered at the University of Michigan this fall on per­ verse lifestyles (of gay men). If this professor has the intent to show the habit and history of men of this per­ verse lifestyle, I ceruinly hope he does­ n't leave out the lessons of the oldest his­ torical record of Sodom d scribed in the Bible, where a whole city was destroyed for this sin. It would behoove all men and women everywhere to read the account and be warned that God hates sin and will not wink at it. Lili Cheney, Hastings Community Center improves city To the editor: On Sept. 11, the people of Hastings have a chance to improve our city by voting “yes” on the bond issue to fund the cojnmunity center. Everyone in our community will be able to vote and enjoy this facility. The pool, exercise room and expanded programs for kids and teenagers are just a few of the ben­ efits we will all enjoy. The Hastings Area Schools, the Commis­ sion on Aging and the YMCA have done a lot for Hastings. Now that they want to combine their resources, I think we should Know Your LEGISLATORS: support them and vote yes on Sept. 11. U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phene (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Huorr. 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W . 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Inring, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7fh District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Laura Brandt. Hastings Parade grand marshal has a blast ~ ya ubfijr. eptipnon* oibTiwd Dear editor: Wow! What a great Hastings Summerfest Weekend! More people, more booths, great music, and my wife Dorothy and myself get to lead the parade as the grand marshals because of my recent “Book of Good Deeds,” award. I did a rollerskating act in the old “Blue­ gill Festival” a fore-runner of the summer­ fest. and sang with the Hope Trio at the first Summerfest. So the Hastings festivals have been a part of my life living in our fair city. To top it all off. Max Leach, who drove our Chrysler Super Store red convertible, gave us a history lesson as we waited for the parade to start. It was great! Keep it up! Don and Dorothy Reid, Hastings Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, Stale Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 Furnished 8y...MRflK D. CHRIST€NS€N of Cdward Jones and Co. Don’t chase mutual fund “Super-winners” With more than 10,000 mutual funds on the market, you'll almost always be able to find, at any given time, a few funds that arc earning truly extraordinary returns. But before you invest in these funds, take a good, long look at what you’re buying Some of these “super-winners” could be showing triple-digit returns in a particular year. 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The supervisor’s salary was increased from $12,480 annually to $12,855. The clerk will receive $15,000, up from $14,560 last year. And the treasurer will earn $11,790 annually, up from $11,444. The assessor's salary was increased from $11,440 to $20,000, which was not a regular annual increase, but was in­ stead due to the fact that Supervisor Richard Thomas, who also acts as town­ ship assessor, is retiring. The township board had to contract with Zeeland resi­ from $525 a year to $600 a year, a 15 percent increase; raised the per diem for board trustees from $60 to $65, a 9 per­ cent increase; and raised Board of Re­ view pay from $75 to $100 per day. The board also set a Sept. 12 public hearing date for the township budget. dent Dan Scheuerman to do the township Also at the meeting, the board ap­ proved a request by Quest Energy of Ann Arbor to be allowed to sell electricity in the township. Quest now joins Consumers and Great Lakes Energy as electrical suppliers in the township. By granting the franchise to Quest, the township hopes to increase competition and thereby reduce the cost of electricity to township cus­ tomers, according to Township Clerk assessing. The board also upped the deputy clerk Bonnie Cruttenden. The board also approved a contract and deputy treasurer's annual salaries See TOWNSHIP, continued on page 19 *74u Tl/eek'l Hastings BANNER PUBLIC OPINION: Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 What’s top campaign issue? What do you think will be the biggest issue in the presidential campaign this year? Health care, taxes, education, the economy? Published by. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Ov.s>on of J-Ad Graphcs inc 1351 N M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs President Joyce Ryan Fr»d«ric Jacobs Vice President Stephen Jacobs Treat -iv Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Elama Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary McDonough James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday tnrougn Friday B a m to 5 30 p m Salurday 8 30 a m ■ Noon Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Jerry Johnson Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year in Barry County S27 per year in adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings Ml 49058-0602 Second Cuss Postage Paid at Hastings Mi 49058 I Dorothy Wolf, Caledonia: Anne Merrill, Lansing: Raymond Stockham, Hastings: Kathy Oliver, Middleville: Rev. Michael Stowell Middleville "The environment. So much is affected by what is happening. Without a healthy environment, our health suffers, the economy suffers and education suffers.” "I think the three important issues are the school voucher program, health care and social security." "Probably taxes, because there is a lot of road construction that needs to be done, so they're going to have to raise taxes." "I would say that having followed the events at the convention, it seems like education is a high priority, and of course there's always the tax relief issue, especially with the surplus." "Family is the backbone of this country and all other issues are secondary. Il is important that we turn back to the God of the Bible, because our country was founded on bilblical principles." I Tim Wawierinia, Vermontville: "From what I heird on TV, it’s going to be education." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 31.2000 - Pages Electrical franchise to be studied by City of Hastings would charge DTE’s customers a fee for transmission and distribution of electrical by David T. Young Editor A new ordinance governing electrical energy franchises may be in the works ’’Competition in the city will reduce prices and spur competition," he said. However, he stressed that DTE is only offering its services to commercial rather than residential customers. He said that DTE targets local fast-food restaurants, auto suppliers and small to mid-size businesses. Friedland said he has been in the elec­ tricity business for about three years and ETE set up shop in Ann Arbor a little more than a year ago. Councilman David Jaspcrse said he’s not sold yet on the idea because of the recent troubles in California and because he’s not certain there’s a good backup plan if an area electrical or nuclear en­ ergy plant suddenly becomes inoperable. energy. The city agreed to refer the request to City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes for re­ view and to have a workshop on electric franchises and deregulation of the elec­ trical power industry at a future date. In days gone by, electricity providers were among the few who could have le­ gal monopolies within a municipality. However, with recent deregulation legis­ lation, it is now possible to allow com­ petitors to offer the same services. Friedland said having competition for electrical service would be of benefit to for the City of Hastings. Forcing the issue Monday night was a request before the City Council by DTE Energy Marketing for a franchise to dis­ tribute electrical energy within the city limits. Steve Friedland, a representative from DTE. said his company wants to use Consumers Energy distribution lines, therefore it needs a franchise to operate within city rights of way. Under the plan, Consumers Energy would continue to perform maintenance on all the lines and the city and to customers. California this year has had massive shortages of electricity and skyrocketing prices in the wake of deregulation, and Jasperse said he’s not keen on repeating that scenario here in Michigan. Friedland tried to assure him that if a plant went down or DTE’s services sud­ denly became unavailable, x plan would be in place in which Consumers Energy would handle customers' needs. City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the whole issue could be examined by the city attorney and then brought to a spe­ cial workshop. Council unanimously agreed. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Received neighborhood complaints about unruly behavior of young people on East Green Street. Janet Evans, who acted as a spokeswoman for about a half dozen res­ idents in the area, asked what the city can do about teens who have been ob­ structing pedestrians and motorists, have been using loud profanity, have been playing ioud music, drag racing, making verbal threats and scattering trash on people's property. She added that the youths are not often supervised. Evans said she and her neighbors have made a lot of calls to the Hastings City Police Department, but she didn't want to become a nuisance and asked for the best course of action to get relief. Police Chief Jerry Sarver replied, "I urge you to continue calling. Frequency helps officers know there is a continuing problem... I’d be happy to talk with any of you. Don't ever be afraid to give us a call." Evans said it is her understanding that nothing can be done about the situation unless a police officer actually sees or hears violations being made. Sarver said that isn't true and that war­ rants for disturbing the peace can be re­ quested as long as a witness is willing to sign a complaint and take the offending party to court, if necessary. Councilman Don Spencer suggested finding ways io strengthen existing local laws. He said it’s his understanding there also are many problems with teen-agers at the skateboarding area at the Third Ward Park near Hastings Manufacturing. The council has decided to ask the city attorney to see if there's any way to "put more teeth" into local ordinances on disturbing the public peace. • Received a complaint from Spencer about the appearance of the Hastings In­ dustrial Incubator on East State Street. Spencer called it "a junkyard" because of storage of vehicles and machinery near die building. Economic Development Director L. Joseph Rahn disagreed with Spencer's characterization and said it's difficult to determine whether all of the offending items are on city property. However, Mansfield agreed with Spencer and said the city should be held See COUNCIL cont. page 19 LEGAL NOTICES The demolition of the old school in Lake Odessa is well under way. Larry Martin of Pitsch Construction drives the hydraulic excavator taking huge ’bites* out ol the old building. He has 16 year's experience and expertly works the "jaws* to get the next "bite.* SCHOOLS, continued from page 1 only other school district within the came only a short time before the princi­ pals were supposed to report for work for Barry ISD. But when the legislation was ex­ panded, Hastings chose to opt into the program, allowing transfers between physically contiguous districts. That de­ cision changed a long and sometimes the new school year. "We always encourage our people, from food service workers to the superin­ tendent, to give us plenty of notice" when they intend to resign, Haywood said. In the case of the two principals, he troublesome situation with the Thomapple Kellogg School District, which lies said, "we expect more respect." Schoessel said the principals were supposed to report for work Aug. 14. War­ ren notified the district Aug. 10 and Mueller Aug. 7, Schoessel said, though both told the administration prior to their resignations that they were being consid­ north of the Hastings Schoo! District, but is in the Kent ISD. Because the districts are right next door to each other, there have been several requests in the past for transfers, many of which were turned down by the Hastings board. Since the board opted into the second ered for employment elsewhere. "Chris had been an applicant at two other positions before this came up, Schoessel said, and both of those times, as well as this last time, Warren notified the administration he was being consid­ and then third Schools of Choice pro­ grams, no formal permission from the board has to be received for the transfers. Schoessel told board members that from the beginning of July, there have been 32 requests from students living in other school districts asking to be trans­ ferred to Hastings schools, and 22 re­ quests from Hastings students asking to be transferred to other districts. "That is a lot of students," Schoessel said. "Ever since the original legislation passed, were had more and more ered for another job. Schoessel said he believed the board was disgruntled because of the timing of the resignations. Never previously has the district been given such short notice by administrators, he said. "It certainly caused problems. We've always tried to say we don't want to dis­ rupt the educational process. The timing (transfer requests) every year." "I can’t remember the last time one of them was denied," he said of the trans­ was disruptive." Mary Vliek, a reading teacher in the Hastings District, has already been named principal of Pleasantview. but (he district has yet to find a replacement for fers. Because of the sheer bulk of requests coming in and the fact that all of the re­ quests are being approved, the school board voted Monday to let the adminis­ tration process and approve transfer re­ quests. rather than having each request brought before the board. However, if any Warren. Interviews for the position started this week. In the meantime, Bob VanderVeen, former director of educa­ tional services for the Hastings District, who also served as Hastings High School principal for many years, has been brought out of retirement to fill in as Southeastern principal until a replace­ transfer requests are questionable. Schoessel said, they will be brought to the board or the board's curriculum committee for a final decision. The board also will be given regular reports on the transfers, Schoessel said. Schoessel said expanded choice on where students attend school is "just a fact of life now. It's something the state legislature and governor feel is an impor­ tant issue, so they've passed laws we're trying to comply with." In other business at Monday's meeting, the board appointed inspectors for the Sept. Il special election, when county voters will be asked to approve a $13 million bond issue to pay for a new community center, which would be built behind Hastings High School. The district estimates it will spend $3,500 for the election, Schoessel said. The community center is a joint project by the Barry County Commission on Ag­ ing, the Barry YMCA, and the Hastings School District. The district is paying for the cost of the election. Schoessel said, because the community center will be a school district building that will be con­ structed and owned by the district, with the COA and YMCA only participating in the center's operation. Also Monday, the resignations of Pleasantview Principal Jerry Mueller and Southeastern Principal Chris Warren were approved, with two board members voting no. Both principals, who left to take positions with other districts, were under contract with the Hastings district and would have had to honor their con­ tracts had the board decided not to ac­ cept their resignations. Board President Patricia Endsley and Trustee Larry Haywood both said that it wns "disheartening” that the resignations ment is found. Also at Monday's meeting, the board approved conditional readmittance of a middle school special education student expelled last year for making a bomb threat. Another middle school student and a high school student expelled last Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting August 15, 2000 - 7 p.m. All Board members present, four guests. Minutes approved: treasurer s report received. Public Hearing for Ordinance 00-1: Quest Energy Franchise. Ordinance 00-1 adopted. Approved signing library contract. Tabled cemetery lot price policy. Approved Kim Domke as our representative to library board. Adopted Salary Resolution Set 7 p.m. September 12 for Budget Hearing. Approved computer hardware purchase from Consolidated Enterprises Approved software purchase BS&A. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 8:20. Bonnie L Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by: Richard C Thomas. Supervisor <a/3i) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by; Dean Myers and Teresa L Myers, husband and wife to Chadwick Mortgage Inc., a Texas Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 16. 1998. and recorded on November 23, 1998 in Instrument No: 1021220. Barry County Records. Michigan. Said Mortgage was assigned thru mesne assignments to Ocwen Federal Bank, FSB. by an assignment dated March 1. 1999 and received by and recorded in Barry County Records on August 23. 2000, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Nme Thousand. Seven Hundred Forty Seven and 33/100 Dollars ($99,747.33). including interest a! 11.440% par annum. ’ Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1 o'clock p.m., on October 5.2000. Said premises are situated in City of Freeport. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point of 40 rods East of the center of Section 6 and running thence North 20 rods; thence West 16 rods; thence South 20 rods; thence East to the place of beginning, all in Section 6, Town 4 North, Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 22. 2000 Ocwen Federal Bank. FSB. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36250 Dequindre Rd.. Ste 410 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (810) 795-4400 Ext. 102 (9/20) ' ing whether a staff member or student should be allowed to attend school if that person has a communicable disease such as AIDS or tuberculosis. NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED To the owner or owners of any and an interests or liens upon the land described: TAKE NOTICE: Sale was lawfully made of the following described land for unpaid taxes on that land, and that undersigned has title to the land under tax deed or deeds issued for the land. You are entitled to a reconveyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of thia notice upon payment to the treasurer of the county in which the land is situated, of aM sums paid for the tax sate purchase, together with 50 percent in addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the service and/or cost ol publication of the notice. The ser­ vice or publication costs shall be the same as if for personal service of a summons upon com­ mencement of an action without additional cost or charge. If payment as described in this notice is not made, the undersigned will institute proceed­ ing for possession of the land. Description of the land: Parcel III. COM 200 FT SWLY OF N 1/4 PST SEC 28-3-7TH SWLY 100 FT Til S PAR 1/4 U 132 FT Til NELY AL RIV 100 FT N 132 FT POB Amount Paid $49 94 Deed r. 151 Amount Due: $74.91 PLUS SHERIFF AND PUB­ LICATION FEES Tax tor Mo Ybar 1996 (Signed) Witham D Warren 161 Trails End Delton, Ml 49046 To: Bonnie L Fig. Spouse of Bonnie L Fig. Bonnie Bumworth. Spouse of Bonnie Bumworth. Donna R. Gardner, Spouse of Donna R. Gardner, James H. Gardner. Spouse of James H. Gardner, unknown, unascertained, undetermined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and assigns, including those who are legally incompetent to act on their own behatf. said individuals being person.* indi­ cated to have some interest in the land above described according to Barry Reiords. This is an unimproved parcel. (S-14) Subscribe TODAY! Now that you’re Receive all the news for we wanted to give you a little advice that will get . you far in life ... The little “E" on | the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner. the gas gauge means “empty!" Co//...945-9554 l HAPPY The Hastings Banner I BIRTHDAY, ANDY The Lake People (Railside giving Center wffiL 195$ Byron Center Ave., SW., Byron Center, Ml 49315 Come home to where the care begins... ...spacious, yet cozy, private studios with private bathroom and shower year for behavior problems were condi­ tionally readmitted. And the board approved an updated health and communicable diseases pol­ icy that speeds up the process of decid­ NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED To the owner or owners of any and all interests in or liens upon the land described. TAKE NOTICE: Sale was lawfully made of the following described land for unpaid taxes on that land, and that undersigned has title to the land under tax daed or deeds issued for the land. You are entitled to a reconveyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of this notice upon payment to the treasurer of the county m which the land is situated, of all sums paid for the tax sate purchase, together with 50 percent in addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the service and/or cost of publication of the notice. The ser­ vice or publication costs shall be the same as if for personal service of a summons upon com­ mencement of an action without additional cost or charge. If payment as described in ’his notice is not made, the undersigned will institute proceed­ ing for possession of the land. "ascription of the land: Lot #148 of Lakewood Estates Hope Township Parcel *08-007-160-12400. Amount Paid $88 27 Deed #: 258 Amount Due: $132.40 PLUS SHERIFF AND PUBLICATION FEES । Tax for the Year 1996 (Signed) William D Warren 161 Trails End Delton. Ml 49046 To: David W. Evans. Spouse of David W. Evens. Audrey C. Evens, unknown, unascer­ tained, undetermined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and assigns, including those who are legally incompetent to act on their own behalf, said individuals being persons indicated to have some interest in the land above described according to Barry Records. This is an unimproved parcel. (S-14) Visit Us on the NET www.jadnews. com ...caring, competent personnel - around the clock .. .three delicious home cooked meals every day ...time to socialize with friends - old and new .. .specialty care for individuals with Alzheimer^ disease or dementia Calljinn at 878-4620 today to schedule your personal tour. HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP QUALITY CAR CLEANING Submit this coupon with your application for residency and we will waive the application processing fee. (A $500.00 value). Name: Address: State: Zip: City: Dt-TARING , WASHING . WAXING . BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER 4 POLYMER SEALANT, Apartment number: VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO. MOTOR CLEANING. COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc. Date of Application: Date of Move In: 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E.W. BLISS 616 / 945-5607 valid through 9/30/2000 �Fhursday. August 31.2000 Page 6 - The Hastwigs Banner Doris Anna Eikey MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Doris Anna Eikey. age 80, of Middleville and formerly of Traverse City, died Saturday. August 26, 2000 at Carveth Village in the White Shrine #10. member of the Order of Eastern Star and member of the Royal Neighbors of America. Mrs. Eikey was an accomplished musician, especially the piano and organ playing for numerous events in the Traverse City area. She was also preceded in death by her Middleville. Mrs. Eikey was born, on July 20, 1920 in Beloit, Wisconsin, the daughter of parents. Mrs. Eikey is survived by nieces, Patricia (David) Bunch of Battle Creek. Clarence and Myrtle (Egler) Tompkins. She was raised in the Traverse City area from Karilyn (Harry) Low of Manton. and Judi (Jim) McAllister of Rockhampton. Australia, step-nieces. Myrtle (Ray) Parrish of Wyoming, and Vonda Lee McBride of Comstock Park; step-children. Michael. David. Dawn and Nancy Eikey; great nephews. Anthony (Kay) Smith of Laingsburg. Christopher Smith of Henderson. Nevada, Jonathan Low of Traverse City. Mrs. Eikey owned and operated a beauty Manton and David Low of Manton. A Memorial Service for Doris will be shop in Traverse City for many years. Later she and her husband operated the held in Traverse City at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or the American Cancer Society. and attended schools there. Mrs. Eikey was married to Bill Eikey on September 8, *978, and he preceded her in death on September 23, 1985. She lived most of her life in Traverse City, moving to the Hastings and Middleville area this summer "West Bay Shore Resort" in Traverse City for several years. She was a member of First Christian Church in Traverse City, life member of Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. W^^fup . ...ar the church ofyour choice * Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW QUIMBY UNITED FAMILY CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Lacey RoM. Dowling. Ml Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9 30 a tn . Sunday School 11 00 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 00 pm. Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 JO p m 49050 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4 30 pm. Sunday Masses 8 30 am and 11.00 am. Confession Saturday 3 30-4 15 p tn. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton -Gamson. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a m ; classes for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 a m Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 pm are Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway, Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Soo Han Yoon Phone 367-4061 Worship M’vices Sunday. 11.00 a m.. Sunday School. 10 a m. for all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (FurmeHy the Hesringt Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings. Rus Sarver, Pastor Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday Services 9 45am Bible Classes - for all ages. 10 40 a m - Morning Worship, 6 00 p m. Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7 30 p.m Prayer and Bible StudySharing Your Faith - "You Are Wel­ coming " r'hurch Phone. 948­ 2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion 315 W Center St (comer of S Broad­ way and W Center St) Church Office (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr F William Voctberg. Director of Music Sunday Worship Ser­ vices - 8 a m and School - 10 a.m. able al 10 r m School. Aug 7-10 10 a.m Sunday Nursery Avail­ Vacation Bible from 6-8 p.m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1715 North Broadway Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 p m evening Service. Wednesday 7:00 p m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship Ham; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details M-79 Wcvl Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II am.. PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedfoid Rd. Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 45 am Traditional. 10 15 am. Sun­ day School. 11:15 a.m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7 30 p.m For more information call the church office. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times arc X 30 a m . !h5$ a m. and 11 20 a m Tuesday prayer and share time 10:00 a m.. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p m. also Nursery and children's activities thru the 4th grade available for all services Bnng the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South al M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thun. 9 a m to 12 noon Sunday Morning Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday 10 00 am.. Worship 1100 am. Evcnrg Service at School at b 00 p m . Wednesday Bible 7 00 p m Prayer ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd and Boltwood St . Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday 9 45 am Sunday School. 1045 a m Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m Evening celebration for all Wednesday. 6 30 p.m. KidY Alive lor ages 2 through fifth grade, Tiens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 a m.. Senior Adult Bible Study For fur­ ther information call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. Sept 3 8 00 & 10 00 a m. Worship. No Sunday School (summer) Thurs­ day. Aug 31 - 7:00 p m.. Inquirers Saturday. Sept 2 - 8:00 p m NA Tuesday. Sept 5 7 00 p.m Worship Plann ; 7:30 Over Anon Wednesday. Sept 6 - 10:00 a m Wordwatchers. 7 00 p.m Sarah Circle HASWjiO) HRST.UNITED 130 am Suraln " METHODIST CHURCH a m Morning Worship. Sun 5-7 Corner of Green and Church pm Youth Fellowship (Gr. 6-12). streets. Dr Buflord W Coe. Pastor Sun evening service as announced Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian in weekly bulletin 6 pm. Wed 6­ Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ 8 p.m. Warriors (Gr K-5th). (War­ rector of Music, Organist Church riors will begin in September phone (616) 945-9574 Barner (Serving evening meal to Warriors free building with elevator to all at 6 p m ). Wed 7 p.m • Prayer floors Broadcast of worship ser­ Mtg (child care provided I vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a.m Office hours arc Mon­ SAINTS ANDREW & day through Thursday from 9:00 MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT a m to 12 00 p.m. and 100 pm to ANGUCAN CHURCH 4 00 p m and Friday 9:00 a m to 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ 12:00 p m during the summer vices • 9:30 a m Morning Prayer. SUNDAY SCHEDULE 9 30 a m 10:30 am Holy Communion. Worship. Jr Church. 10 30 am. Evening Prayer 6:00 p m For Coffee. 10:30 a m Radio Broad­ more information call 795-2370 or cast On Sept IOth we will resume Rev. David T. Hustwick 948-9604 our regular worship schedule, but Rev Deacon David S Mohrhardt in addition, we will be offering an 517-627-9830 Traditional 1928 Alternative Worship Schedule Book of Common Prayer used for This service is intended specifi­ all services Affiliated with the In­ cally for youth and young adults, dependent Anglican Church and the young at bean This is a (Canada Synod) less formal service, it will include a variety of music other than tradi­ FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH tional hymns We will also be of­ 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ fenng a new Young Adult Sunday tor Dan Cume. Senior Pastor. Pas­ School Class Our schedule will tor Dave W'ood Sr Adult Min­ look like this 8 30 a m . Alterna­ istries 9 30 am Sunday School tive Worship Service. 9 30 am. for all ages. 10:45 a.m.. Morning Sunday School for all ages. 10 30 Worship Service. 6 00 pm.. a m . Coffee Fellowship. 11 00 Evening Service. 7:00 p.m Sr a m.. Traditional Worship Service High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p.m. Awana. Sr and Jr FIRST PRESBYTERIAN High Youth. Prayer and Bible CHURCH Study. Choir practice. Call Church 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ Office. 948-8004 for information gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Kent Keller. Pastor Thursday. Leisure Time Fellowship and Aug 31 - 6 45 p m Praise Team Faithful Men rehearsal Sunday. Sept 3 - 9 00 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert 7-4^4 Oftitaaties a m Traditional Worship Service. 10 00 am Coffee Hour; 10 30 a m Contemporary Worship Ser­ vice The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 Monday. Sept 4 - Labor Day Church Of­ fice Closed Wednesday. Sept 6 9 30 am MarthaMary Circle meets at Hazel Brown Y. I 30 p m Circle *4 meets at Pearl StutzY. 7 00 p m Chancel Choir rehearsal Daizi Day Wilcox MIDDLEVILLE - Lucas S. Egolf, age 17, of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2000 of accidental injuries. Lucas was bom on June 3, 1983 in Grand Rapids, the son of Mark and Cynthia Egolf. He was raised in Kentwood until age 10. then Middleville. He attended Thomapple a m . Church Service 10 30 a m . Wednesday G 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ■’Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan attended the Lakeview Country school in Castleton Township, graduating in 1940 Kellogg High School. Middleville and would have started his Senior year at Thornapple Kellogg High School this from Hastings High School. Mrs. Wolfe went on to attend LaParent Beauty Academy in Grand Rapids, Fall. He was employed at DVK Coi.struction, had a full time summer job and was previously employed at Sam’s Joint. Alaska. Lucas was full of life, he was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for camping, fishing, hunting, trapping, and he loved snowboarding and skateboarding. Thomapplc-Kcllogg wrestling coach and athletic director, Tom Lehman said he was energetic, outgoing, and a hard team worker. "He was a level-headed kid". He was involved in baseball, soccer and was a wrestler for two years. Lucas was a caring, loving son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin, always doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Betty Green man. death on January 2, 1982. Mrs. Wolfe worked as a beautician for 52 years, retiring in 1996. Most of those grandparents. Owen Wilcox of NewPort Richey, Florida, and Holly Shawman of Hastings; maternal great grandmothers, years, her beauty shop was in her home. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, past Deacon and Leona Bartoo of Zeeland, and Katherine Walsh of Caledonia; paternal great Elder of the church, served on many chur... grandparents. Roy and Shirley Wilcox of Hastings; aunts, uncles and cousins; committees including communion, funeral special dinners, rummage sales, co-ordinated for General Missions, Presbyterian Women's Association, received distinguished award from Women’s Association in 1985. Hastings. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 30. 2000 at 10:00 A.M. until funeral time. Mrs. Wolfe was also preceded in death by her parents; son. Monte Wolfe on June 5. 2000; grandson, Jesse Laubaugh in 1997; sisters. Reva Schantz and Carrie Funeral Services for Daiz Cay were held on Wednesday, August 30, 2000 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Lany Eakins officiated. held on Thursday, August 31. 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial will be at Hastings' Riverside Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the Freeport United Brethren Church of Christ, for Freeport Skate Park. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. | Marty Kauffman of Gordon “John" Francisco 1913 in Brutis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Francis (Clapper) in 1994. PLAINWELL - Mr. Gordon -John" Francisco, of Plainwell, passed away their spouses, Leroy and Sharon Burgess of Marcellus, and Roland and Doris Burgess of Battle Creek; grandchildren, Kenneth, Kathy. Keith and Eric Burgess of Florida. Pamela Kelley. Margaret Wofford and Tim Burgess of Battle Creek. Cremation has taken place. Memorials to Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo or a charity of one’s choice will be appreciated. Tendercare in Hastings. She was bom on December 12,1910 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Albert and Reva (Johnson) Williams. Mrs. Nichols was raised in Middleville and attends j Thomapple Kellogg School in Middleville. She was employed at Thomapple Kellogg School for many years and loved Baptist Church of Middleville. She was a homemaker, she enjoyed her Burgess, of Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday. August 22, 2000. Mr. Burgess was bom on September 23, Mr. Burgess is survived by two sons and Eltha M. Nichols MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Eltha M. Nichols, age 89, of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2000 at the TK Family. Mrs. Nichols was a membe. of the First KALAMAZOO - Mr. George Dana 945-9554 friend, Memorial contributions may be made to and nephews. Funeral Services for Dorothy will be Interment took place in Chapel Hill Before the weather changes, have OWE MORE SALE and raise a little 'extra cash!' Ad vertise your event in the Reminder on Tuesday and the Banner on Thursday and DOUBLE your coverage. Give us a call at... brother, Sebastian Wilcox of Hastings; maternal grandparents. Wendell and Diana Bartoo of Lake Odessa, and Janis and Patrick Murray of Tennessee; paternal and Greta Endres of Lake Odessa; brother, George Cogswell of Hastings; and nieces Reverend Robert Gcrke officiated. Planning a garage sale? Doris Daizi Kay is survived by her parents, Melissa and Kane Wilcox of Hastings; sister, Brooklynn Pinkston of Hastings; of Hastings’, eight grandchildren; thfce great grandchildren; sisters, Ruth Varney of Hastings. Ruby Curtiss of Hastings, Funeral Services for Lucas were held on Friday morning. August 25, 2000, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Caledonia. Arrangements were made by Langeland Family Funeral Homes of Kalamazoo. maternal great grandmother. Shawman; and a cousin, Jacob. She is survived by her daughter, Martha Laubaugh of Woodland; son, Mark Wolfe (Marilyn) Greenman pf Wyoming; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends. |_____ George Dana Burgess HASTINGS - Daizi Kay Wilcox, age 5 months, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, August 26. 2000 at home. Daizi Kay was bom on March I. 2000 in Hastings, the daughter of Kane R. and Melissa A. (Bartoo) Wilcox. She was preceded in death by her receiving her cosmetology license in 1944. She was married to Forrest "Bud" Wolfe on June 23. 1949, and he preceded her in Endres; and brother. Lloyd Cogswell. Lucas is survived by his parents, Mark and Cynthia Egolf; one sister, Mallory L. Egolf of Middleville; grandparents. Robert and Evelyn Egolf of Cascade, Milan WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 HASTINGS - Mrs. Dorothy J. Wolfe, age 78, of Hastings, died Sunday. August 27 2000 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Mrs. Wolfe was bom on July 5, 1922 in Barry County, the daughter of William and Ilene (Gillespie) Cogswell. She was raised in Barry County and flowers, feeding the birds, and devoted her Monday, August 28, 2000. John was bom in Prairieville Township on April 17, 1931, the son of Lyle A. and Lura M. (Hall) Francisco. He was a veteran, serving his country in the United States Army. John was a Dairy fanner for most of his life. He enjoyed going to coffee shops and visiting with friends. He also loved to travel, and conduct research on his family tree. John was a life member of the National Farmers Organization and Farm Bureau. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a step-mother, Mina Francisco. John is survived by his wife, Marcia L. (Madison), whom he married on March 26. 1955; children. Penny Francisco of Plainwell, Wendy (Charles) Dunshee of Plainwell, Shelley (Kevin) Kling of Otsego, Glen Francisco of Plainwell, and Rod Francisco of Plainwell; a sister, Gloria (Dari) Herbert of Delton; a brother, Ronaid (Janiece) Francisco of Plainwell; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service for John will be conducted on Friday. September 1,2000 at 4:00 P.M. at the Kingdom Hall, 102nd Avenue, Plainwell, with Ray Leone officiating. Private interment will be at Cressey Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association will be appreciated. Please join the family immediately following the Memorial Service at the Plainwell Community Center, for a time of fellowship. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. the life to her family. Mrs. Nichols was a caring, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother (her grandchildren were the love of her life), always doing kind daxis for her family and friends. Her family was her greatest joy and devotion. She leaves to treasure many wonderful memories. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Gladys Engerson; brother. James Williams; son, William; and infant son. Jack Nichols. Mrs. Nichols is survived by her daughters, Mary (Ralph) Dcwald of Cle Elum, Washington, Frances Bouchard of Tampa, Florida, and Ruth Beard of Middleville; sons, Lawrence (Brigette) Nichols of Warransberg. Missouri. Harold (Sarah) Nichols of Middleville, and Dale Nichols of Hastings; two daughters-in-law, Pttricia Nichols of Rockford, and Janet Nichols of Hastings; one brother, Gerald (Ccta) Williams and sister-in-law, Virginia Williams both of Middleville; 21 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Visitation will be Thursday, August 31, 2000 from 2:00 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Funeral Services will be held on Friday afternoon, September 1, 2000 at 1:00 P.M. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Pastor Bruce Stewart. Pastor Allan Moody, and Pastor Douglas Beason officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Middleville - Youth Group or the Thomapple Kellogg Scholarship Fund. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 31. 2000 - Page 7 SociaL News Jlake OdeMa l\l EEWS Labor Day is coming with a legal holiday on Monday For Lakewood students this is a four-day holiday. School in the first week had three days. In this second week they attend four days with Friday off. Then next week will be another four-day school week, which should ease them into full time class­ Shades to observe golden anniversary Brandon and Pearl Shade of Lansing will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on Saturday. Sept. 16. 2000, 1 to 5 p.m.. at the Windsor Estates Club House in Dimondale. Michigan. He retired from General Motors in 1980. She retired from retail sales in 1985. The couple married Sept. 15. 1950 in Lake Odessa and have two children and four grandchildren. Stanley-Howes to marry Oct. 20 Ken and Cam (Howes) Lloyd along with Gordy and Kathy Howes arc pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their son Chad Howes to Melissa Stanley, daughter of Rick and Barb Stanley of Grandville. Ml. Chad is currently going to Grand Valley University pursuing a double major in inter­ national business and marketing. Both he and Melissa arc currently working at Select Comfort in Grand Rapids Ml. An October 2001 wedding is in the works. Beulah Smith to mark 90 years Friends and relatives are invited to an opcii house Saturday. Sept. 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Countryview Apartments Activ­ ity Center in Delton. No gifts, please. es. Advance publicity in Lakewood News was that demolition of the school building on Third Avenue would take place Wednes­ day. However the day came and went with no apparent signs of destruction. The demolition of the 1922 school was a few days late. The equipment was brought to the site Thursday. On Friday, the first bites were taken from an upper room where Grace Nichol taught. However they encoun­ tered asbestos so work came to a halt until Monday. One day’s work brought down the ends with the two entrance halls still stand­ ing. The the bricks came down on the cast side with the iibrary/gym areas. The north drive gave access to some yellow* construc­ tion bricks free for the picking. Woodland’s Labor Day weekend has lots of promise, with food, entertainment and more. Lions Club members have chicken barbecue tickets for the Saturday evening dinner. In the Lakewood News photo from last year, most people would recognize one lady as Nell Stannard, rather than the sur­ name given. Andy Secor, son of Steve and Donna, has been named girls’ varsity coach in basket­ ball at Kent City. The school has joined the O-K Silver league this year. Earlier he had been coach at Tri-County and for the past two seasons has been varsity assistant coach at Cedar Springs for two seasons. On Aug. 22 there was a brief ceremony at Emerson Manor to recognize new Eagle Scout William Fyan, son of Bruce and Jamie. For his project he mounted a tall flag pole on the highest point of the grounds, surrounded it with a brick walk, planted flowers in a wider circle and bordered it with rocks. Then he built a concrete walk up the mound from the parking lot for ease in reaching the pole for raising and lowering the flag. Most of the residents came out to meet him, his leaders and his fellow scouts. The ladies had prepared refreshments in the dining room for the assembly of scouts, leaders, parents and residents. The leaders give guidance in the technical aspects of such a project, but the scout and his cohorts do the work. Two Seasons Greenhouse is the right name. For recent weeks the place has been closed with signs reading “Be Back Next Spring.” During their open time from April I through June and July, they kept long hours and were open even on Sundays for the convenience of their new customers. They always had attractive displays, with many of their bedding plants on long tables outside. The newest great-grandchild for Les and Virginia Yonkers is Sophia Marie YonkcrsTalz, who was bom in Grand Rapids Aug. 16. Her parents arc Trena and Kevin, whose home is in El Salvador where they arc direc­ tors of a religious school. Trena has been with her sister Talcesc, who has purchased a home in Grand Rapids for several weeks. Kevin will return to Central America very soon for the opening of the school year, but Trena will remain for a few weeks. Then she Lawrences to mark 50th anniversary Arnold and Eunice Lawrence of Hickory Comers will be celebrating 50 >cars of maniagc on September 3.2000. They were married in Battle Creek at the Wesleyan Methodist Church, and have resided in Hickory Corners since that time Through­ out their married lives they have operated a dairy farm, which is now known as Lawrence Dairy Farm. Inc. Arnold and Eu­ nice have four children: Ray and Gail Robins of Holt. Rick and Carole Lawrence of Hickory Corners. Lori Lawrence of Paw Paw. and Philip Lawrence of Hickory Cor­ ners. They have 9 grandchildren. Cards and well wishes are welcomed. Millers to celebrate 40th anniversary and the baby will fly south. Trena is a grad­ uate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. The wedding of Jennifer Ayres and Char­ les Elliott was Saturday at Central United Methodist Church. The bride is the daughter of Jeanne Ayres and the late Michael Ayres. The groom’s parents arc in Saginaw and Houston. Both are pursuing their master’s degrees at GVSU. Marlene Osbom-Zclmer and Brian Harkey were married Saturday in North Merwyn and Janice (Brunt) Miller will Carolina, where they reside. Her parents, be celebrating their 40th wedding anniver­ sary on Sept. 3. A barbecue will be held at Lorraine McMillen, and husband Don at­ tended. Ann DcHoog was also a guest at the Lonnie and Suzanne Miller's (next door) on Fruin Rd. 1 mile south of Lacey. Family and friends arc invited to attend. The cele­ bration will start at 2 p.m. til ? Merwyn and wedding. The many descendants of Donald Sr. and Sarah “Sadie" Goodcmoot gathered in their annual family reunion at Fallasburg Park near Lowell Sunday. There were at least 250 present for the day. It is customary for them also to have breakfast for the early comers. Most years Peg Faulkner and Helen Robin­ son host the breakfast and the rest of the dav is hosted by each of the eight families in turn. This year was the time for the Liver- Janice were married at the Bellevue Assem­ bly of God. by Rev. Eldon Miller. They are the parents of four children: Janiece. Vaughn. Lonnie and Randy. They are the grandparents of 10 grandchildren. Merwyn and Janice live at 3850 Fruin Rd.. Bellevue. Ml 49021 Open air classroom (while tearing down the old school). New Eagle Scout William Fyan, (center), with (from left) Sarah MHIer, Shirley Hemming, Fem Vischer, Donna Wells Amanda Markwart, residents of Emerson Manor, Anthony Van Guilder, David Wakley, Andrew Van Guilder, Bruce Fyan and Steve Pett, scouts and leaders. more family to be hosts. They wore T-shirts with the inscription “Toad and Her Tad­ poles." About 50 attended the early break­ fast. For many months, Becky Livermore has worked on gathering all the dates and names of the far-flung family, including as much ancestral data as could be found. Through the wife of John Goodcmoot, who. came from New York to Sebcwa Township, they arc descended from Oliver Wolcott, who was one of the signers of the Declara­ tion of Independence. Becky has her project finished with a page for each family. The culmination of her project is a book with nearly 500 pages. Thirty-five books were printed in the first run for each of the Liver­ more family and one for each other branch. Seeing the books was the highlight of the day. Orders were taker, for 50 more copies. Another bright spot of the day was distribu­ tion of 200 family cookbooks, with many of Grandma Sadie’s recipes and storits about her. One granddaughter stated that she had watched Grandma bake bread and even, had the recipe, but somehow hers was never the same. Maybe the secret was in the aprons Grandma always wore. Through the con­ tracts made for the book, cousins in New York to California were located. One such cousin who grew up in Connecticut, but who attended MSU and then settled in Fowlerville, came for the day. He is descended from a brother of John Goodemoot. He fit in perfectly for looks and voice. Someone bringing a keyboard so there was accompaniment for their singing, which included some barbershop style just as the brothers Ford, Fran, Mike, Rex and Don, with John McDowell joining in, did years ago. Japanese beetles have been rampant this summer. We have lots of lazy leaves and brown branches on otherwise green trees. Organic Gardening Magazine has one sug­ gestion. One natural enemy of the beetle is the spring sophia wasp, which lives on peony bushes. The advice is to avoid spray­ ing the peonies because the wasps attack the beetles while they are in the white grub stage, in which they* often damage lawns. The wasps are also attracted to forsythia and fircthoms. So hold back the spray bottles in the spring to let the wasps do their natural thing. Then we may have fewer beetles another summer. Ingham County clerk has issued a mar­ riage license for Steven Baylis Penski of Lake Odessa and Sharon Louise Spaulding of Lansing. Baker College has listed local students Craig Cappon and Melody Shilton on their spring dean’s list. The Red Cross Bloodmobilc last week was a success with more donations of blood than the target goal. Photos will come next Mary Lutson will be 98 Mary Lutson will celebrate her 98th birthday Aug. 31st. For those who wish to send a card 290(1 Thornhills Dr. S.E.. Grand Rapids. 49546. Apt 317 High Family five generations gather (Left to right) Grandpa Blaine High: Falher Gabc High holding daughter Karleigh Gabrielle High; Great Great Grandma Inna High; Great Grandpa Richard High. week. Central UMC had as guest musician David Garlock of Big Rapids on clarinet playing with his cousin. Christy Barcroft, on flute. They were accompanied on piano by Carol Reiser on variation of the hymn “To God Be the Glory " Central church had two sets of California visitors Sunday. Marie Pickens’ brother James Hatch and his daughter were present, having come for a family reunion at Jack­ son. Also Pam Leak’s family - husband and two children - were present with her par­ ents, Ed and Bonnie. Other visitors from Carson City and Grand Rapids attended to hear their young relatives playing their instruments. They were then at Carlton Cen­ ter for a birthday dinner for Davids grand­ mother and Christy^. //'lattiage i /Zicense# Clint James Hofacrc, Dowling and Shel­ ley Irene LaJoicc, Dowling. William David Reed, Hastings and Jessi­ ca Ann Johnson, Hastings. Dale Mitchell DeVries, Grand Rapids and Penny Sue Skelton. Delton. Jeffrey Thomas Steinman, Plainwell and Bonnie Patricia Sommer, Plainwell Carl David Miller, Hastings and Theresa Mane Mikolajczyk. Hastings. Justin Timothy Cross, Delton and Nickole August Vickery, Delton. Jason Alfred Bolen, Hastings and Sossity Marie Wolfe, Hastings. Richard Joe Thompson, Nashville and Katina Marie Allerding. Nashvdlc. Mark Joseph Borner, Nashville and Debra Sue Thompson, Nashville. Joseph Sebastian Peak, Kalamazoo and Jessica Michelle Neff, Delton. Craig Raymond Jones, Delton and Stacey Renee VanDyk. Battle Creek. John Floyd Nichols, Delton and Joan Adele DeBolt, Delton. Charles Richard Paixsek, Middleville and Mandi Lynn DeWitt, Middleville. Gary Anthony Pinks, Plainwell and Heidi Sue Risner. Plainwell. Douglas Edward Rathmann, Bellevue and Heather Kristin Jackson. Bellevue. newspapers, handbills, business cards, posters, flyers, forms, announcements, book and booklets...WE DO IT ALL. Quality Printing is our specialty. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING DEPARTMENT Call us at 945-9554 for a quotation. �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 31.2000 LEGAL NOTICE Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCI­ ATES, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by: Aaron G Snider and Dawn Snider to United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administrations. United States Department of Agriculture. Mortgagee, dated September 14. 1988. and recorded on September 14. 1988, in Liber 472. on page 397. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THREE AND 51/100 DOLLARS ($92,103.51). including inter­ est at 9 5% per annum Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sard mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m.. on Thursday. September 21. 2000 Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Located in Rutland Township, Barry County. Michigan described as Lot 13 Pioneer Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof as record­ ed in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 80. Right of way to Michigan Bell Telephone Company as recorded in Liber 161 on Page 193 Right of Way to State of Michigan as recorded m Liber 151 on Page 314 Restrictions as recorded tn Liber 234 on Page 129. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban doned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: August 1.2000 United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Admimstrat>on. United States Department of Agriculture Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 (9/7) K'iep Yo jt Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Kirk Lydy and Joni G Lydy, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Rock Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 16. 1999. and recorded on August 30. 1999 m Document No. 1034682, on Barry County Records Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS. INC . as assignee by an assignment dated August 16. 1999. which was recorded on November 22. 1999, in Document No 1038296. on Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE AND 35/100 dol lars ($122,465 35). mdudmg interest at 8 000--O per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the rnort gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry Cniniy Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p.m., on October 5. 2000 Sam premises are situated in CITY OF HAST INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Parcel. Lot 2. Block 1. Butler's Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastngs according to the recorded Plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 66 Parcel 2: Beginning at the Southeast comer of Lot 1. Butter s Addition to the Cty. formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof m Liber 1 of Plats on Page 66 thence South 184 feet to the bank of the Thornapple River; thence Westerly along the bank of said river, approximately 200 feet; thence North approximately 220 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 3 of Butler s Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, thence Easterly along the South line of Lots 1 through 3 of said Butler's Addition, being identical with the Northerly line of Lot 9 of Wilcox Addition to the City of Hastings. to the place of beginning, comprising approxtmate'y the Easterly 1/2 of the Easterly 1/2 of said Lot 9 of Wilcox Addition to the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 1 month's) from the date of such sale, unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(d) and given to the mortgagee, in which case the redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated August 24. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 (9/21) Tiie Revue E 9/ —- (Female Version) Version) (Female by Sell Simen Sept. 7, 8. 9 at 7 pm * Sept. 1C at 1 pm VERMONTVILLE OPERA HOUSE Tickets Adult - $6.001 Sen. Cit. & Child ’5.00 ________ For Advance Tickets Cail: 616-367-4455________ (imine IttmiUinH Fiddler on the Roof - Feb. 2001 School House Rock Jr. - May 2001 (Youth Theatre Grades 4-8) Audition dates or mailing list info — call above number. piece, and I am pleased to give her credit for a romantic and charming talc Rnn landers Dump bigot Dear Ann Lenders: I recently met a nice guy - or so I thuught He is 42 years old. has never marned. and works as a pharmacist. We have been dating for two months tn that lime, he has made several derogatory re­ marks about various ethnic groups He has insulted my biracial nephews and my Latina sister-in-law. and has mark some nasty comments about my gay friends I have no intention of continuing (his re­ lationship. but I’m not sure whether or not I should bother to explain why. Should I be upfront and tell him I am offended b) his bigotry? Or should I just stop accepting his phone calls, and let him think I’ve lost in­ terest? I do not understand how someone who is so well-cducac’d could be so igno­ rant. - Simi Valley. Calif. Dear Simi Valley: Education is no guaiantcc against bigotry Some highly edu­ cated people arc racists Almost always, it^ what they have learned at home. By all means, tell the pharmacist pre­ cisely why you don't wish to continue the relationship He needs to hear from you that his intolerance is despicable and has made a friendship impossible. It just might get him to rethink some of his concepts. Let’s hope so. Disloyal dad Dear Ann Landers: My mother has Ai/heimcr’s disease*and is currently in an assisted-living facility. The entire family supported my father’s decision to place her in the home when he could no longer care for her properly. Because my father lives in Florida and the rest of us live up north, we decided Mom should be placed in a home near her children and grandchildren. This way. she would have more visitors, and we could keep a closer eye on her. Dad comes twice a year to sec Mom and visit the rest of the family Recently, Dad informed us that he has a lady friend. Wc realize how lonely he has been, and wc try not to judge his need for companionship. However. Dad told us that when he comes to town for his next twowcck visit he plans to bring his new lady friend. How am I supposed to explain this to my children. They are teenagers Dad is 79. Wc want him to be happy in fi^rSnainln^'year? "flmvever. Tit' is still a married man. and is being disloyal to Mom Snould i insist that he leave his lady friend in Honda? I don’t want to risk having Dad refuse to visit us because of this. Your input will be greatly appreciated. - Audrey in Minnesota. Dear Audrey: Explain to Dad. as diplo­ matically as possible, that the teenage grandchildren would not understand his having a lady friend while their grand­ mother is still living. You might also discuss this with his lady friend so she will under­ stand the situation and not feel hurt about not being asked to join him when he visits the family up north. If she is an A-NumberOnc, First-Class person, she will send him on his way with her blessings. NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM BARRY AND CALHOUN COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO DE HELD SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that a special bond election of Hastings Area School System. Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, will be held in the school dtstnef on Monday. September 11. 2000 THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL BE OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING. The following proposition will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the special bond elec­ tion: BONDING PROPOSAL Shall Hastings Area School System. Barry and Calhoun Counties. Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Thirteen Million Eight Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($13,890,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, tor the purpose of: erecting, furnishing and equipping a community recreation and education facility, developing and improving the site, and relocating and improving outdoor physical education facilities’ Widow name Dear Ann Landers: Can you tell me (he proper way to address a widow? Is it “Mrs.” with her first name, or ’Mrs.” with the de­ ceased husband's first name’’ I’d appreciate your help with this. C onfused Widow in California. Dear California. It is correct lor a woman to continue to use her deceased husband’s first hamc The proper designation for a widow is "Mrs. John Smith” If the woman is divorced, she uses her own first name, "Mrs. Mary Smith.” Gem of the Day (From Church Bulletin Bloopers, sent in by L.K. of Park Forest. III.) Barbara C. remains in the hospital and needs blood donors She is also having trouble sleeping, and has requested tapes of Pastor Jack's Simons. The following ts for informational purposes only: The bonds are expected to be outstanding for a period of not more than 26 years, exclusive of refunding. It is estimated that 1 96 mills ($1 96 for each $1.000 of taxable valuation) will be levied for the bonds in the first year, the estimated simple average annual debt millage for the term of the proposed issue is 1.85 milts ($1.85 for each $1.000 of taxable valuation) (Pu>suant to State law. expenditure of bond proposals must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or employee salanes. other other operating expenses) PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION. WILL BE GEN­ ERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES. Sane advice Dear Ann Landers: My husband of 20 years recently took oft for California be­ cause he "needed to get away." This is not the first time he has packed up and left. It’s his usual pattern after wc have had an argu­ ment. He stops speaking to me. becomes depressed and anxious, and then, disap­ pears Since he left, he has c-mailed me every day poetry, love letters, and so on. Deadbeat lover but never a word about coming home and working things out Last week i c-mailed him to say that I am sick of his nunsense and want a divorce Now. he say: he is sorry He insists he loves me and says he is getting counseling - in California He- has ined counseling several times before, but never sticks around long enough to make any progress. He assures me the counseling will work this time, and is pleading with me to give him another chance. Please tell me, Ann. am I crazy to stay in this nutty relationship? My therapist and all my friends say I should get out. I can afford tc be on my own financially, and there arc no children involved. What do 1 owe the man with whom I have a rocky, off-again. on-again 20-year relationship? Grand Junction. Colo. Dear Grand J.: You do NOT owe him your sanity or your peace of mind. Since you have a therapist, you don’t need any ad­ ditional input from me. Your therapist knows a lot more about the situation than I do, so please listen to him or her. 1 would ask only that you put yourself first for a change. PS P>easc drop me a line, and let me know how you're doing. Dear Readers: 1 just learned that the letter signed "Ginny in the Midwest: was actually someone rise’s life story. Ginny’s letter de­ scribed how she met her future husband when he showed up accidentally at her mother’s funeral. He had gone to the wrong church, and thought he was at the services for his aunt. It turns out that this story was written by Robin Lee Shope and first appeared in the Christian Reader in 1999. Several readers have let me know about the author of this Dear Ann Landers: I have a dear fnend I will call “Susan ” She has been dating "Edwin" for 15 years Every so often, they make plans to get married. but something always comes up. and the wedding never takes place Invanably. Edwin is the one w-hu postpones the nuptials I have told Susan to get out of this dead­ end relationship and to stop wasting valu­ able time on this man However, she is 36 years old. and feds it is loo late to find someone else. She wants to start a family, and knows that her biological dock will not run forever. Please don’t tell me to mind my own business. Somebody needs to shake up this girl, and tell her to wake up and smell the coffee. Ann. can you think of any way I can help her? - A Dear Friend in Texas. Dear Fnend in Texas: Your girlfriend was 21 years old when she started to date edwin Her fiance has been giving her the “man­ ana" routine for 15 years and she has been buying it. What is wrong with this picture? I say Susan is afraid to say “cither - or," and now. finds herself in a bind. She should give Edwin a timetable, and look around for other possibilities. A little competition can be a great motivator. Gem of the Day (Sent in by Jerry and Jean in Sacramento, Calif.): According to recent statistics, at age 70. there arc five women for every male Isn’t that the damest time in life for a guy to get those odds? That first kiss. that first embrace... Re­ member all those things that brought you and your loved one together? Ann Landers' new booklet. "Hw He Met," is now avail­ able. This collection oj sentimental love sto­ ries will make a terrific gift for that special someone. For a copy, please send a self-ad­ dressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.50 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: How He Met. do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. IL 60611-0562 (in Canada. $6.50) To find out more about Ann Landers t4*24 SittA ^Announcements GIRL, Alison Elizabeth Duby was bom on BOY’, Maxwell Grant bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 17, 2000 at 8:00 p.m. to Dacmcon and Jennifer Richards of Hast­ ings. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 1/2 ozs. and 22 inches lopg. Aug II. 2000 at 12:15 p.m. to Robert Duby and Jessica New combe of Ionia. Ali­ son weighed 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and was 19 3/4 inches long She arrived at Metropolitan Hospital Alison is welcomed home by big brother Zackary age 3. and big sister Alexis age I 1/2 BOY, Andrew John, burn at Pcnnoclc Hos­ pital on Aug 20, 2000 at 6:28 a.m. to Jamica Sottillie and Johnny Miller of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. BOY, Dcagan Andrew Leask, bom on Aug. 3.2000 at 12:55 p.m. at Battle Creek Health Systems to Shane and Dawansa Leask of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 inches long. Big sisters Amanda and Stcphanec welcomed him home. BOY, Jacob Charles Scott bom at Bronson Hospital on Aug. 17, 2000. He weighed 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and was 21 1/2 inches long. Proud parents arc Donald and Christine (Tumes) Scott. He was welcomed home by his big brother Matthew. Grandparents arc Charles and Patricia Tumes of Hastings and Richard and Patricia Horton of Fremont. BOY, Lance Danid-James Cooper, bom at Metropolitan Hospital tn Grand Rapids on July 28. 2000 at 5:38 p.m., weighing 2 lbs. 11 ozs. and 14 inches long to Daniel and Jennifer Cooper of Hastings. GIRL, Elizabeth Lynnen, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 17, 2000 at 1:10 p.m. to Rachael and Tony Green of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 3/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Shannon Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 18, 2000 at 3:05 a.m. to Brenda and David Culp of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Brcanna Nichole, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 15, 2000 at 6:22 a.m. to Alicia Cosme of Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 1/2 ozs and 21 1/2 inches long BOY', Blake Michael, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Aug. 16, 2000 at 8:45 p.m. to Shan­ non Overbeck and Chad Perkins of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inch­ BOY’, Hayes Zachary Brcarlcy, bom at Ing­ ham Memorial on Aug. 10. 2000 at 7:50 a m. to Cyndi and Nathan Brearlcy of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inch­ es long. es long. GIRL, Megan Mane Logan, bom Aug. 14, 2000 at 8:57 a., at Spectrum East in Grand Rapids to Ken and Cathi Logan of Mid­ dleville Weighing 7 lbs 12 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches lung. long. GIRL, Katherine Madeline Haywood, bom Aug IX. 2000 to Matthew and Jennifer Haywood. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 3/4 inches long BOY, Mitchell Lee. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Aug 21. 2000 at 5:52 p.m. to Jim and Cindy Upright of Big Rapids. Weigh­ ing 9 lbs 4 ozs and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Nathaniel Charles, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 20, 2000 to Shannon Collins and Chad Hawthorne of Banficld. GIRL, Katilynn Renee, bom at Pennock Hosoital on Aug. 16, 2000 at 3:11 p.m. to Matthew and Jennifer Buirlcy of Hastings Weighing 10 lbs. 8.5 ozs. and 23 inches GIRL, Marley Ray. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Aug. 10, 2000 at 7:29 p.m. to Sarah and Shaun Gnnagc of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs 11 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Hannah Jo, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Aug. 8. 2000 at 9:58 p.m. to Aimee and Rich Miller of Lake Odessa Weighing 8 lbs. 13 1/4 ozs and 21 inches long. GIRL, Meghan Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 8. 2000 at 1:13 p.m. to Marlin and Kristy Wilmath of Ver­ montville. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Voting Place PRECINCT NO. 1 Hastings Middle School Multi-purpose Room 232 West Grand St. Hastings. Ml Voting Place PRECINCT NO. 2 Pleasantview Elementary School 3754 Lacey Road. Bellevue. Ml All school electors who are registered with the aty or township clerk of »he city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School System. Barry and Calhoun Counties Michigan Donald A. Myers Secretary, Board of Education Get that FINRL "GRRRGC SRL6” in before the leaves fall. Advertise it in the REMINDER and the SANNER...Barry County's Total Marketing Team! Good News for Grandparents Announcing a new life insurance policy... just the right sac to cover final expenses, help your grandchildren, or make a meaningful gift to your favorite chanty. Ask your Farm Bureau Insurance agent about FB Foundation Life today! �The Hastings Banne* - Thursday, August 31.2000 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht The Days and Times of Irving Charlton (Revisited IV) By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Note When Mr Mead writes about Indi­ ans. they’ are referring to Michigan Native Americans, usually of the Ottawa. Chippe­ wa or Pottawatomi descent He are present­ ing this to our readers as it was written in Mr Meads own words Fred Peck helped to collect artifacts for the new museum at Charlton Park. He contacted Hayes Sponable on Center Road whose family was among the earliest settlers in Hastings, and settled near what is now the Medical Center. (Thomapple Manor]. As he wrote: “I certainly was not disappointed as Mr. Sponable was doing chores when I went there to the bam. Upon telling him my errand, he said. ‘Wait a minute.* and went into a building and brought out a pair of Cavalryman’s saddlebags that saw full ser­ vice in the Civil War, and in the pocket was a pair of brass spurs. Also, he had two hand­ made barrels with split hickory hoops. “He had a Democrat two seated spring wagon, bought some 70 years ago, still in serviceable condition. Also he had old maple sugar equipment and tools. He had a wolf trap with spiked jaws found by his father many years ago on a deer hunting trip in the north, a fine old gun. an ox yoke and many Indian relics, among them a large peculiar hollowed flint used to start a fire. He also knew where there was a 12" ox drawn breaking plow, a rare find indeed. “Mr. Peck next visited Clyde Stedge of the Crossroads district. He had an old gun that his grandfather had caried in the Civil Climbing the ramp at a Steam Club event. A farm machine called the “power." It was used to power an early grain separa­ tor. Five teams of horses were hitched to wooden sweeps set in five sockets to cre­ ate the power to turn the cylinder on the separator. The force was conveyed from the power by means of a tumbling rod, made of iron and wooden sections con­ nected by universal joint to carry the energy of the horses from near the ground to the cylinder which stood head high. T*-;s “power" is still part of the Chartton Park collection. Eugene Davenport gives a description of how it worked in his book Tim­ berland Times," 1950, page 221. War and when he was President Lincoln's personal body guard in Washington. D.C. he also had a picture and a full history of the old gentleman All was willingly given, along with other valuable relics, to the county museum. “Homer Bates, father of and living with Mrs. Oriic Smith, who was in his 80s. was an early settler who came from Genesee Falls. N.Y He had built a log barn, 42’ by 20*. of tamarack logs and tamarack rafters and while oak shake roof. It had a driyc floor down the center. This barn was in sol­ id condition up until a year or so before when it was blown down by a strong wind. However. Mr. Bates offered to demonstrate at the new park the riving of shakes, if giv­ en the material. “Mr. Peck then visited a Ed Edwards and his wife Lizzie, at what the old settlers called O’Donnell, where years before they had run a store south of Freeport, (Section No. 19. Carlton Township). “They lived in pan of the store in those days. It was t ituated on the right of way of the Lowell. Freeport and Hastings Railroad, which was graded clear to Hastings city limits, but the railroad was never completed south of Freeport. “Mr. Edwards had many relics. Among them was a large Bible dating from 176b from England, a plug hat made from beaver hide, a hammer tailed coat and a peculiar iron pitcher with a chain handle. Using a rag wick in the spout and by filling with lard or bcnr grease, the pitcher served as a light. It • . called a ‘slut.’ “Hr another bear grease burner built like a handle stick of tin on top of an oval shaped bowl. It was open on top and pro­ jecting out of it was an inch and a half burn­ er. much like a Kerosene burner but without a screw to raise the wick. The burner had three holes near the top through which one inserted darning needles to raise and hold the wick. “Also the Edwards had a bread mixing bowl. 20x12x12”. to mix their bread dough and sponge in. It had slanting sides and dovetail comers and a slide lid. It was 150 years old (in 1937) They also had all kinds of old furniture, splint bottom, ladder back chairs, a spinning wheel, with a patent device belt tightener, a swift with a speedometer which was a yam reel that clicked when one had a full skein of yam. The River House and shop built in 1950. Here Irving Chartton lived beside the Thomapple River. Photo taken in 2000. He also had many farm tools, including a two horse chaise with two seats, the back one hinged to be used forward, backward or sideways. He also had harness parts all used around Hastings many years ago. “At James Swanson’s in Altoft district. Section No. 3. Becker Road. Hastings Township. Mr. Peck found a mint of more relics, a 200 year old grandfather clock, brought from Scotland. Unlike proverbial clocks it ran steady and kept good time. It was an eight day clock with mahogany vcnccr, and a homemade glass face. He had a 100 year old sewing machine, which sewed sideways, and a small ox yoke used in 1810. “His father [Swanson’s] moved here in a wagon made by himself and a pair of sleighs still in good repair. Mr. Swanson had a piece of solid copper weighing sever­ al pounds which he had found in the vicini­ ty and several large perfect Indian spear heads. Mr. Peck also got track of a wooden moldboard plow. “Mr. and Mrs. Swanson were willing to turn all the relics, except the clock, over to the county. A four wheel racing sulky and a wild pigeon net were found, which was used to catch wild pigeons. “William Newton, a neighbor to Mr. Peck on East State Road, had a 1937 horse, 37 years old and still going strong. They had an old buggy with rubber tires, steel wire wheels and somewhat streamlined, which they agreed to put into the museum. “The Edwards wished to place all their relics except the Bible in the museum. Mr. Edwards was a real estate dealer many years ago “As Irving located all these things, some of which he had to take immediately, it became a problem to store them because the museum was not yet built. He had the store­ house nearly full along with other buildings about the farm, as space allowed. However, some were held by owners until the muse­ um was built. “Frank O’Brian lived in Portland and had a machine shop. He had been an engineer for Buick Motor Car Co. many years ago. He traveled about the states and Mexico and collected guns and artifacts and relics. “In the late 1940s. he would come and stay with Chariton in the stone house and they would go relic hunting. He was then in his 80s and drove a shiny Model T. Ford sedan. After Irving sold the farms and moved over to the park in 1950, Mr. O’Bri­ an would come and stay with him there. He would clean and work on guns, etc. He has many things in the museum, including a replica of an Aztec Ceremonial Stone. “All of those years, 1936-1963, there was a steady influx of relics coming in to the farm and later the park and museum. A year or two before Chariton passed away, there was a man Irving called the ‘Gyp’ who made a business of going all over and find­ ing relics, which he would sell to Chariton. His name I never heard, only Chariton say­ ing, ‘Well here goes some more money, here comes the Gyp.’ A large amount of relics Charlton bought were from an old Centennial farm near Portland known as the Del Northrup farm. I helped to get the machinery grinding, cleaning and elevsting machines, a Fordson tractor, and several gas engines, large and small. We loaded them in Robert Cappon'is truck, and nis father Cornell Cappon, helped. Both were members of the Steam Club and friends of us both. However, all through those years, neighbors and friends of Irving were giving him things for the museum as they were found, and as ‘topsy’ said. ‘It just grow cd.’ “In the 940s, while I was operating Irv­ ing’s farms, he called me in the stone house and said ‘there is your barn roof’ He had given $600 for a collection of box after box of Indian artifacts, including arrows, spears, pcstils and mortars, etc. I said. ‘Well. Irv­ ing. it is your bam If it starts to come in. I will try to be out of it.' “However, he soon had Fred Lenmgton and crew rcroofing the bam. but the relics always came first. He spent thousands and thousands of dollars to buy them from his own pocket. No county funds were used to buy relics. All money appropnated by the supervisors for operation of the park or improvements were paid through the Barry The square stone Chartton house on Center Road. Hastings Township. County Road Commission. "There were some who thought he was gening nch from the park If he had gotten a thousand dollars a week, he could have put it all back into the park “After Mr. Charlton died and I built the The machine shed which houses many of the antique farm tools collected by Irv­ ing Chartton during his years at the park. fence around the shed and boarded up the museum’s windows, I did not go near the park for three and one-half years. I could not bear going in there knowing my old friend was no longer about. However, in December 1966, it became very necessary that I work for him once more and I did. The walnut tree episode got the park into the right group and under the right manage­ ment and it is now being developed right. I am very pleased that I helped Irving once more. “Among the many interesting relics col­ lected by Irving is the 1909 Buick automo­ bile bought from the Winnie Dove estate or his widow, who lived in Coats Grovv. Mr. Winnie Dove had a garage and repaired automobiles in Coats Grove many years ago “The old grain separator wa* hauled from Cutlerville near Grand Rapids in the 1940s on my rubber tired wagon running gear, behind his Ford automobile. The fancy enclosed chaise buggy with a separate scat for the driver and a speaking tube, was owned by a lawyer many years ago in Char­ lotte. “The Indian dugout canoes were taken out of Gun Lake many years ago. The ‘oil pull’ tractor and others, being a John Deere from the Coats family, have been restored in the years since Mr. Charlton died so I do not know the exact facts about them. The gas engine he used to run the machinery in his stone shop on the farm is there some place, as is an engine he used for teaching purposes many years ago. “in the early pioneer days of the country as it began to be settled and towns built, one of the most important things to do was to build a rock, log and earthen dam on a creek or river to supply water power to nin a flour, cornmeal and feed mill, as was done in Hastings, Nashville. Barryville, Morgan. Cedar Creek and many others. “Then sawmills would be built to saw the logs into lumber and timbers for houses, bams, etc. In this area there have been many sawmills later run by steam engines. Portable steam engines were moved to sawout bam jobs, and some were more or less in a permanent location. “My great Uncle Charley and father. Edwin Mead had a mill and threshing machine, clover huller. bcancr, and com busker in the early 1900s-1935. They sawed many bam jobs, among them. *he William Cruttcnden bam south of the park about two miles. Rceson Naylor^ barn north of the park, George Ragla’s bam near Coats Grove, and had a mill set up in George Coats’ woods many years ago sawed many thousands of feet of lumber at Coats Grove. “They also had the mill set up at Stoney Point where I was bom in 1919. Jim McPeck had a mill west of The Stoney Point Church. He late, moved it down near Mud Creek on Slate Road. Frank Price had a mill northwest of Nashville on Thomap­ ple Lake Road. The Woodmansees have had mills around the Dowling area for many years. Harry Ward and Ralph were all great steam engine enthusiasts and member of the Steam Engine Club. “Chariton had a sawmill for a time at Indian Landing. For many years, 1927­ 1950s, Orton and Wilda Endsley had a mill on the comer of State and Cogswell roads. They sawed lumber for all local people. Among them, of course, was Irving Chari­ ton. However, as always he had to have his done first. He and Orton did not always agree. He did saw the lumber and timbers for the museum and did other related work. “Mr. Endsley, for many years, bought local timber and sawed it into lumber and trucked it to Grand Rapids furniture facto­ ries. He took three inch basswood timber to Holland to be made into wooden shoes. ‘Ortie’ as he was known, said to me recent­ ly, (1983) ‘I never made much money in the mill, but I would never want to forget it and all the people who worked with and around me, and the people 1 met and did business with.’ Mr. Endsley, in his 80s in 1983, was still doing cabinet work. "The mills in this area are getting to be all a part of the passing scene. The museum and park have many relics of the early grinding mills and sawmills. Truly, they were part of the Days and Times of Irving Chariton.” Next week. More about the development of the museum and other memories of Keith Mead �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner Thursday. August 31. 2000 Balance, depth make Hastings’ varsity solid in hoops First-year Hastings varsity girls' basketball coach Steve Laubaugh says his member 12team is capable of many good things because of its balance and depth. "We seem to have a team that can receive contributions from many different people," Laubaugh explained. "There are no superstars here, but a well-balanced group of girls willing to share the load." More depth often translates into more quality minutes by the entire team. "The depth of our team allows us to be aggressive," Laubaugh said. "All 12 girls can provide quality minutes, so wc car. play hard for four quarters." Cagers returning to the varsity are senior forward Katie Noteboom, senior forward Cathy Anderson, senior guard Kailey Lyons, senior forward Amanda Hoke, junior guard Liz Nida and junior forward Angie Eggers. Noteboom. Anderson and Lyons are all returning starters, while Nida and Eggers saw significant court time in 1999. Noteboom is playing her third season on the varsity. Additions to the varsity are junior center Kate Martisius, junior guard Alexis Powell, junior forward Dianna VanBoven, sophomore guard Laura Dipert, sophomore guard Molly Alderson and sophomore forward Niki Noteboom. "I am extremely excited about this team's potential," Laubaugh said. *'We are approaching this year's schedule with the attitude that wc can compete with every team wc play. Wc have a difficult schedule, but we expect success." Keys to a successful season may come from improvements in areas such as rebounding and turnovers. Laubaugh said another obstacle is building the team's confidence or developing a winning attitude. Laubaugh expects the O-K White to be closely contested with East Grand Rapids and Lowell being the favorites. Zeeland also has a talented team, according to Laubaugh. "Five of our first seven games arc at home, so we hope to start the season well," Laubaugh said. Hastings' varsity foctball team includes (first row) Aaron Hartman, Dan McKinney, Rick Wank, Sean Tefft, Joey Keller, Nathan Rounds, John Mix; (second row) Lucas Waters, Dave Wright, Chris Brown, Tim Wilson, Ryan Rowse, Adam Schantz, Brandon Dahn; (third row) Dan Slaughter, Dave Wilson, Zac Fulmer, Chad Harmer, Ted Greenfield, Andy Rice, Jake Friddle, Jeremy Pond; (fourth row) manager Andrew Matthews, Chris Donalds, Dustin Bowman, coach Jamie Murphy, coach Todd Reynolds, coach Jeff Simpson, head coach Jeff Keller, coach Pat Coltson, trainer Matt Goschke, Dr. Troy Carlson, Mike Case, manager Jackson Hoke; (fifth row) John Bowling, Nathan Pufpaff, Travis Traister, Rick Volosky, Adam Reil, B.J. Donnlni, Jesse Sweeney and Brandon Burke. Missing, Joe Shaeffer, R.J. Williams and Robbie Baker. Saxons shutout Vikings 14-0 in prep season opener The kickoff of the 2000 varsity football season for two longtime rivals. Lakewood and Hastings, was determined by two second half scores with the visiting Saxons scoring a 14-0 shutout last Friday The varsity girls basketball team for Hastings includes (front row) Dianna VanBoven. Laura Dipert, Cathy Anderson, Kailey Lyons, Liz Nida, Alexis Powell, Angie Eggers; (back row) manager Samantha Wallace. Molly Alderson, Niki Noteboom, Kate Martisius, Katie Noteboom, Amanda Hoke and coach Steve Laubaugh. Saxon netters aim for winning season; state spot Coach Sarah Johnston is no stranger to Hastings Saxon tennis. The first-year mentor played No. 1 singles for the blue and gold from 1990 tol994. Now Johnston's aim is to help the Saxons to have "a successful season in a very tough conference (the O-K White)" and hopefully "make it to the State finals in October. We look good this year." Three singles player returning are senior Kim Karmes, sophomore Amanda VanBuren and junior captain Erin Bradley. Karmes played No. I singles last year. Other key standouts are Jenny Cottrell, Margo Cooklin and Marta Kluch. CotTell played No. 1 singles on junior varsity last season, Cooklin is a freshman who looks to play at No. 3 doubles, and Kluch is a foreign exchange student who has shown great promise on the courts. The current No. 4 doubles team of Bret PARTS PLUS BARRY AUTO SUPPLY, INC. Nugent and Emily Martin just picked up tennis this past summer, but are "natural" athletes according to their coach. The No. 1 doubles team of Jeri Hendershot and Angie Swiatek are top­ notch as is No. 2 tandem of senior captain Kristen Wildern and senior Heather Drumm. "These are two strong doubles teams and help to show great leadership.'* Johnston said. Johnston, who also played tennis at Ferris State University, says that East Grand Rapids is the team to beat in the O-K White, but the league always has three... four... or five teams that are super tough to match up against. NETTERS... Continued on page 12 night at Unity Field. "This is a typical game between two arch rivals," Hastings coach Jeff Keller said. "Lakewood played very physical and emotional. We knew it would be this type of a game." Lakewood coach Randall Hager also added complimentary sentiments about the Saxons. "Hats off to Hastings." Hager said. "Hastings is a good football team and our offense was inconsistent. Our kids played awfully hard, (but) we kept pulling ourselves on a long field." Hastings had 189 yards in offense (154 on the ground) and Lakewood collected 145 (79 rushing). But the Vikings* miscues hindered their chance of a first game victory. Hastings tallied its first touchdown with 55 seconds remaining in the third quarter on a five-yard scamper by junior quarterback Dave Wilson. Wilson cut right on a third and three play and darted to the corner of the end zone to give his team a 6-0 lead. The chance for the extra point was bobbled, so the Saxons held a six-point advantage heading into the fourth quarter. Wilson's score actually never should have happened. Lakewood was called for an offsides penalty on a fourth down field goal attempt that moved the ball to the 12-yard-line. Three plays later (the first play being a 7-yard run by junior Joey Keller). Wilson carried it in for the first score. "He made a beautiful read on the goal line," Keller exclaimed. Hastings second touchdown came on a I-yard scamper by senior end Adam Schantz (on a power run inside) with 3:49 to play in the fourth quarter. The s~ xe completed a nine-play drive that included a 10-yard run by Wilson, a 15-yard sprint by Wilson (that set up a first down at the five-yard-line) and a three-yard scamper by Schantz that set up his tally on the next play. Wilson threw a two-point pass to junior tight end Ted Greenfield to make it a 14-0 final score. Other than the two Saxon scores, the game was nip and tuck throughout. SAXONS... Continued on page 12 Cheering for the Saxons... Varsity cheerleaders for Hastings are (first row) Brandl Colvin, Genia Lear, Lindsey Hill, Nicole Baird; (middle row) Amanda Hawthorne, Becky Brisboe, Sarah Wank, Lindsay Overmire, Amanda Zalewski; (third row) coach Jenny Allerding, Dani Roberts, Olivia Pare, Molly Benningfield, Jessie Rose, Tasha Jones and coach Amy Hubbell. Not pictured. Kristen Harper. BOSLEY PHARMACY DREISBACH PONTIAC, OLDS, GMC TRUCK COLEMAN AGENCY 304 N. Broadway, Hastings “A Full Service Independent Pharmacy serving Hastings & Barry County" 328 N. 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Threc-year varsity starter Jackie Prough is one of the reasons for Sullivan’s optimism, but Prough will have to wait two weeks to play because of a Broken finger. Seniors Lisa Wilcockson and Kate Kwasney also are reasons for his positive outlook. Another senior, Erin Thornton eventually will provide help underneath for the Lady Panthers, but a knee ailment will keep her out six to eight weeks. Other key returning seniors are Megan Gillfillan and Amanda Welker. Seven seniors will play on the varsity squad, including Jessica Root, a transfer from Martin. Senior leadership is valuable, but so will be the development of the younger players on the Delton-Kellogg team. Freshman Kortni Matteson is expected to start at point guard. D-K’s team has two Mattesons as Kortni's older sister, Kristen, is a junior with solid skills as well. Just as important as the team’s overall talent is their committment to improvement. "Determination, hustle and desire.** Sullivan said of his team's strengths. "This is a hard working group striving to improve and achieve success." Size, however, is a big concern. Sullivan says beside Prough (5-8) and Thornton (5-11) the team primarily is quick and talented, but not real tall. Still the prospects are bright. "We’re much improved over last season." Sullivan said. "Kortni makes everyone better. The games will be more competitive." The KVA title chasers include Paw Paw and Mattawan. Others to watch, according to Sullivan, are Kalamazoo Hackett, Kalamazoo Christian and Pennfield. Sullivan says his teams games with Parchment and Galesburg-Augusta "will be intense." Determination, desire and hustle should lead to some Lady Panther success during the 2000 fall campaign. "We had a very successful summer and hopefully it will lead to more success this summer, especially when the injured players return,” Sullivan said. The Lady Panthers' varsity basketball team includes (front row, from left to right) Meghan Osgood, Kortni Matteson, Lisa Wilcockson, Kate Kwasny, Jackie Prough, Rebecca Farrell; (back row) Lindsey Brinhert, Amanda Welker. Jessica Root, Meg Gillfillan, Kristen Matteson and Erin Thornton. New coach, new attitude set for D-K soccer team At Delton-Kellogg, new varsity soccer coach is hopir.g to instill a new attitude for his program that may help the Panthers this year and in years to come. Coach Aaron Tabor certainly has a challenge ahead of him. Delton-Kellogg's varsity won just once last season, but Tabor does have a couple of leaders to aid him in the process. The three captains arc junior midfielder Tim Harris, junior midfielder Ryan Green and senior midfielder Greg Everett. All three have extensive soccer experience (including action in AYSO) and winning attitudes, according to their coach. D-K continued, page 13 Varsity football team members for Delton-Kellogg are (first row) Bob Thompson, John Sackett, Jon Garcia. Nick Erridge, Jamie Collier, Jeremie Coplin, J.T. Charron. Bill Ferris, Rod Reynolds, Mike Lane. Mike LaFountain; (second row) Josh Austin, Jerred Dill, Kevin Lillibridge. Dan Roth, David Overbeek, Jon Heethuis, Jeff DeGoede, Kiel Katz. Mike Mann, Tim Osborne; (third row) Cory Case, Matt Ramsey. Jake Collier, Dylon Sorrell, Scott Perysian, Tyler Latta, Scott Styf, Joel Crookston. Barry Cooper. Jake Otten, Shannon Kirkestue; (fourth row) coach Mike Powell, coach John Sare, head coach Rob Heethuis. coach Mark Nabozny, coach Rollie Ferris and coach Jon Greenman. Panthers hope to regroup in battle with Blue Devils Turnovers were costly to the DeltonKellogg varsity football team in its season opener on the road last Friday against Comstock. Now coach Rob Heethuis* Panthers hope to regroup, rebound and play a bit stronger against Gull Lake this Friday at home. "We must come back tough," Heethuis explained. Delton fell to Comstock 33-13 as turnovers and an inability to score in the fourth quarter hindered its winning chances. The Panthers scored once each in the second and third quarters. In the second, David Overbeek ran one in from one yard out and an extra point by Kirkestue made it a 13-7 contest. Overbeek led the Panther rushers with 65 yards on five carries. Mike LaFountain added the other score in the third on a 42 yard run. The extra point attempt, however, failed and Delton trailed 27-13. All five Comstock touchdowns came on the ground. Leading the Colt rushers was John Fosburg with 170 yards on 10 "It came down to a couple of breaks (and) the turnovers were costly," Heethuis said. (Still) it was a good football game against a good football team." Delton had 197 yards of offense with 164 coming on the ground. Jeff DeGoede led the Delton-Kellogg tacklers with 12 stops and Kevin Lillibridge collected 10 bonecrushers. Season Outlook for the Panthers: Delton-Kellogg finished in a tie for third last season in the Kalamazoo Valley Association and is hoping t! : many of its returning veterans can help them to climb even closer to the top in 2000. Two-way lineman senior Billy Ferris is one to watch. Ferris, an All-Stater last season, is the Panthers’ center on offense and assumes the front line on D-K’s defensive unit. A season ago, he made All-KVA at both positions. This will be his fourth year as a varsity Panther starter. « Ferris will be J®med on the offensive line by junior Jeff DeGoede, senior Bob Thompson and junior tightend Rod Reynolds, another All-KVA selection. DeGoede and Reynolds also are key members of the Panthers' defense, playing at the linebacker slots. The team’s backfield is loaded. Senior quarterback J.T. Charron is joined by runningbacks senior Jeremie Coplin, senior Jamie Collier, senior Mike LaFountain, junior Jon Heethuis and junior David Overbeek. Beside the above mentioned, D-K can expect contributions on defense from senior linebacker John Sackett, senior defensive back Kevin Lillibridge, junior lineman Dan Roth and senior lineman Jon Garcia. Garcia also will handle some of the kicking duties for the team. Stats Start Next Week: The top statistical leaders on Barry County football teams — Delton-Kellogg, Hastings, Lakewood, Middleville and Maple Valley — will begin running in next week's Hastings Banner. Coaches are asked to call in (945-9554, ext. 227) or fax in (945-5192) their top performers for rushing, passing, receiving, scoring, tackles and interceptions. carries. Panther golfers are young, but potentially good The talent is in place, now all the Delton-Kellogg varsity golf team needs is 162. Dustin Healey carded a 38 (his best of the young season), Andre Liceaga a 44, Cory Newington a 46, Dustin Lancaster a 48 and Brandon Garrison a 49. a little more experience. Coach Kent Enyart begins his 10th year with the Panthers program and he is very optimistic about his 2000 squad. He expects them to improve on last season's seventh place finish in the always difficult KVA league. "We just want to get better and improve." -Kent Enyart Playing at No. I and No. 2 right now are Dustin Healey and Andre Liceaga. Healey, a sophomore, played varsity last season. Liceaga, a junior, also has varsity experience. Behind Healey and Liceaga are junior Dustin Lancaster and junior Jeff Erb. Others to keep an eye out for arc sophomore Cory Newington, freshman Brandon Garrison, freshman Brett Michaels and freshman Jordan Dobbs. "We're so experienced; wc just want to get better and improve as the season rolls along," Enyart said. Kalamazoo Hackett and Kalamazoo The Panthers' varsity soccer squad includes (front row. from left to right) Aaron Walters. Shawn Harrington, Jeremy Gamsay, Tyler Harris. T.J. Ahmdt, Zach Wells. Trevor Pease; (back row) Tyler Harris, Rick Tobias. Greg Everett, Doug Thomson, Ryan Green. Brian Mead and Joe Nielson. Christian are expected to be the top guns when the conference season gets under way. In action last Thursday (Aug. 24) Delton tallied a 176 and Comstock fired a Cheering for the Panthers... Varsity cheerleaders at Delton-Kellogg are (front row) Meghan Smith, Lyzzette Ortiz. Danielle Page. Dianna Bechtel; (middle row) Jessi Powell, Tonya Hermenitt, Kim Kammeraad, Theresa Danneffel; (back row) Skye Mercer, Amanda Niebauer, LeAnn Huisman and Jessica Carter. The team is coached by Teresa Delaphiano. t �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 31.2000 HHS soccer squad looks to to contend in O-K White There's a lot of pressure that comes with being a conference champion, a district champion and a team that finished the previous season with a splendid 19-3I record. That's what the varsity soccer Saxons will find as they begin their 2000 boys’ season. Last year was last year and now every team will be gunning for Hastings when they meet on the soccer fields. Saxon coach Dennis Argetsinger realizes this. "They do have a little pressure on them." Argetsinger said of this year's Tennis team members lor the Lady Saxons are (first row) Marta Lluch, Heather Drumm. Kim Karmes, Kristen Wildem, Erin Bradley, Emily Dreyer; (second row) Kristen Lydy, Megan Butler, Amanda VanBuren, Brett Nugent, Margo Cooklin, Danielle Drumm, Sarah Reaser, Shelby Bryant; (third row) coach Sarah Johnston. Dani Goggins. Brenda Hurless, Leita McKay. Emily Martin. Jenny Cottrell, Angie Swiatek. Jeri Hendershot, Megan McGandy and coach Shirley Keeler. Nt IV LRS...continued from page 10 team. Three senior defenders look to keep a team that was sharp on defense a year ago, nearly as sharp. The three are captain Matt Norris, captain Isaac Weeks and Paul Henney. Argetsinger said the defense is "holding pretty well" although there are "a few things they need to work out." "The whole team is really improving," Argetsinger said. In its season opener versus Gull Lake (Aug. 23) the Saxons earned a 4-4 tie against a solid Blue Devil squad. Hastings winners were Kim Karmes at No. 1 singles (6-1, 7-6), Amanda VanBuren at No. 2 singles (6-1, 2-6, 6-1), Marta Kluch at No. 4 singles (6-2, 6-4) and Kristen Wildem and Heather Drumm at No. 2 doubles (6-2, 6-3). In an Aug. 24 match versus Battle Creek Lakeview, Hastings fell 8-0 despite a strong performance at No. 2 doubles from Kristen Wildem and Heather Drumm (2-6, 6-2, 6-1). The Saxons also competed Aug. 26 in the Allegan Invitational. Here are the and won against Sadie Deverloo, of Allegan, 6-2, 6-2, 7-5. Marta Lluch. at No. 4 singles, won over Allegan's Brittany Bott, 7-6, 6-0, and Loy Norrix* Kristy Zuch 6-2, 6-2. At No. 2 doubles, Kristen Wildem and Heather Drumm beat Allegan's team of Warner/Hammon 6-2, 7-5, 7-5 and Allegan's team of Huiskamp/Desmond 6­ 4, 6-2. At No. 3 doubles, Jenny Cottrell and Margo Cooklin earned their first varsity victory against Loy Norrix team of results from that tournament: Kim Karmes, at No. 1 singles, lost to Megan Fn nk, of Loy Norrix, 6-2, 6-2 and won over Allegan's Cassie Nielsen 6­ Achhovong/Starett 6-3, 6-4. Rookies Bret Nugent and Emily Maitin pulled out a close match versus Loy Norrix, 4-6. 7-6, 6-3. Hastings' team finished second at Allegan with eight points. The host Tigers came away with 9 points for first 2,6-1. Erin Bradley, at No. 3 singles, lost to Brenna Frew, of Loy Norrix, 6-1, 6-4, place. "(It) was a great day of tennis (and) good competition," Johnston said. Golf team at Hastings looking to improve in time Hastings High School vanity boys golf team has the tools to be a league contender, but it may take some time (on confidence. "We're hoping for improvement and consistently (receiving) four good scores the course) to mold them into an O-K White title chaser. as the season progresses." Saxon coach Bruce Krueger said. Team Strengths: Enthusiasm and character. Team Weaknesses: Consistency and GOLF...continued page 14 The group of contributors on the soccer team includes senior midfielder T.J. Milleson, sophomore front-runner Jake Heuss, senior defender Jason Goggins, senior defender Paul Coscarelli and senior defender Matt Gcrgen In goal, junior Kyle Bellgraph and senior Mike Harp are anxious to make The 2000 soccer Saxons on varsity are (front row) goalkeeper Kyle Bellgraph; (middle row) Justin Schultz, Jeremy Shilling, David Miller, Mike Nitz, Josh Milleson, B.J. VanAman, T.J. Milleson, Ben Jacobs, Andy Benningfield; (back row) coach Dennis Argetsinger, Jason Goggins, Jake Heuss, Matt Norris, Isaac Weeks, Paul Coscarelli. Jon Kendall, Paul Henney and Jeremy Butler. Missing from photo, Matt Gergen. their marks. Argetsinger also says that Josh Milleson and Jeremy Shilling arc "coming around" and should help. The scoring needs to be improved, according to the fourth-ycar boys' coach, and improvement in that area is expected. As for season expectations, Argetsinger says time will tell. "It’s a little early; we're changing the style to fit this team, Argetsinger said. "The team is working real hard. We plan on using a total passing game which is a little different." The soccer Saxons began their season last Friday with a 0-0 tic versus Barry County foe Lakewood. Hastings registered 31 shots, but could not find the back of the Viking goal. On Monday, the varsity lied Grand Rapids Catholic Central 2-2 with Jeremy Butler and T.J. Milleson scoring unassisted goals. The season continued Wednesday versus Delton and the Saxons play at home today (Thursday, Aug. 31) versus nonleaguc Marshall. Top runners look to go the distance for Saxons Hastings coach Paul Fulmer can expect speedy times and solid leadership from his top returning cross country veterans. On the girls' team, seniors Heidi Schroeder and Karey Schlachter make for a steady 1-2 punch. Schroeder finished ninth in the O-K White a season ago and earned all­ conference accolades. Schlachter won the league title two years ago and looks to be back in top running shape for the 2000 season. For the boys' team, sophomore Chris Rounds showed his running talents as a freshman in 1999 and now is ready to go even further. Rounds, in his first year with the high school program, finished amongst the top 20 runners in the entire league. Rounds will be joined on the boys' squad by senior Chris Sensing and sophomore Joel Gibbons. Experienced runners who will join Schlachter and Schroeder on the girls’ team will be sophomore Arica Newton and junior Rachel Newton. The Saxon girls finished fifth in the O­ K White last season, but only have five runners out thus far. The Saxon boys were eighth in the final league standingslast fall, but have a nine-member team that should improve as the campaign rolls along. Fulmer says weaknesses in the programs are found in the numbers. He wants the teams to "remain competitive, get more kids (out) and move up a notch or two" in the final league standings. Cross county runners for the Saxons are (first row) Arika Newton, Heidi Schroeder, Karey Schlachter, Rachel Newton; (second row) Miles Warren, Joel Gibbons, Sarah Clevenger, Craig Laurie, Adam Windes; (third row) Chris Rounds, Jon Katje, Shawn Hill, Ryan Turner and coach Paul Fulmer. "teams to beat." For the girls, look for Forest Hills Central and Lowell to be the top title The first league meet is Wednesday, Sept. 6 against Lowell High School. Home events for the Saxons this season come Wednesday, Oct. 4 versus Forest Hills Northern and the conference meet chasers. Monday. Oct 23. On the boys’ side, Hudsonville, Forest Hills Central and Zeeland look to be the SAXONS, continued from page 10 Lakewood came out on its first drive and appeared to be headed toward the end Varsity golfers for Hastings are (front row) Brian DeVries, Tom Varney, Tim Cole. Peter Swiatek, Steve Flohr; (back row) Etin Woodley, Eric VanderVeen, Mike Hubbard, Joe Miller, Jake McClelland and coach Bruce Krueger. zone. Jake Schrock, the Viking senior quarterback, ran for 14 yards on the first play of the game and later scampered 10 yards for another first down on the sixplay drive. The drive stalled, however, and Lakewood was forced to punt on a fourth down and three. Hastings' opening drive included a 10yard run by senior runningback Scan Tefft, but like Lakewood's start, the drive ended with no points. Sophomore receiver Jeff Elenbaas hauled in a 15-yard pass from Schrock on the Vikings' second offensive attempt, but an interception by Schantz at the 17yard-line kept the game scoreless. At half the came was still 0-0. thanks in part to some solid defense, some costly turnovers and some needless penalties. On the first play of the second quarter, Elenbaas recovered a fumble, but Lakewood could not move the ball and had to punt after three plays, two of which resulted in minus yards created by a swarming Saxon defense. Hastings got the ball back and moved it down the field. First, Wilson hooked up �The Hastings Banner - Thuisday. August 31.2000 Page 13 Panther harriers ready to test talents in tough league The Kalama/oo Valle) Association is loaded with talented cross country teams, for both boys and gitls. In recent years Kalamazoo Christian, Mattawan have been teams that have fared well in post-season competitions, so Delton-Kellogg's squads know that they have their work cut out for them Fifth year coach Dale Grimes, however, has a couple of talented Panther teams, led by veteran runners who have posted their share of top times and recorded some persona] accolades along the way. On the girls' team. Jessica Kellogg is one to watch. Kellogg finished 30th at the State finals in 1998 and he looking to return to the Brooklyn race track against in 2000. Other members of the girls ..quad are Monique Hoyle, Corey Searles, Sarah Gray. Beth Bowers, Deb Walker. Joanna Lankcrd and Hannah Slater. Lankerd, like Kellogg, is another veteran whom the Lady Panthers can expect to receive some leadership from. Delton-Kellogg's boys team also has quality numbers and performers. At the top of the list are sprinters such as Ron Gale, junior Kyle Williams and Billy Roberts. Other team members arc Evan Williams, Jon Erickson, Jad Freeland and Matt Danneffel. After taking part in Wednesday's Kalamazoo Central Invitational, the Panther harriers will head to the Delton-Kellogg's boys cross country team includes (front row. from left to right) Evan Williams. Ron Gale. Jon Erickson; (back row) coach Dale Grimes, Jad Freeland. Kyle Williams, Billy Roberts and Matt Dauneffel. D-K, continued from page 11 The girls cross country team at Delton-Kellogg includes (front row, from left to right) Monique Hoyle, Corey Searles, Sarah Gray, Beth Bowers; (back row) coach Dale Grimes, Deb Welker, Joanna Lankerd, Hannah Slater and Jessica Kellogg. Edwardsburg Invitational Saturday and host Barry County foe Maple Valley next Thursday (Aug. 7). SAXONS...continued from page 12 with Dan Slaughter on a pass play that covered 17 yards. On the next play, Schantz ran 15 yards for another Hastings’ first down. But the next three plays netted just one yard and Zac Fulmer was forced to punt. His punt, however, pinned Lakewood inside its IO-yard-linc. "Our specialties played a key role,” coach Keller said. "Zac and Joey did a nice job with their punts and their kicks.” Schrock ran for what appeared to be a 53-yard gain on the first play after Fulmer's punt, but a penalty eliminated that big gain. The Vikings still were able to move the ball, but some solid pass coverage by Tefft and a Jiig Saxon jJc&jaaikc 'l°P un 4 Juuiiibaud-liye plak(that^SSic up one 4f a' finS down; kept the shutout intact After the big fourth down stop, Tefft ran 20 yaids for a Hustings first down. Two plays later. Lakewood made a big defensive ecm of its own on an interception by junior safety Drew Coppess. Coppess* play, however, was not rewarded, as Schrock was sacked twice on Lakewood's next drive, the first a seven yard loss credited to senior end Nathan rounds and the second a sack by junior end Zac Fulmer and Nathan Rounds on a third and 17 play. Fulmer also made a five-yard sack on Lakewood's first drive of the second half, a seven-play drive that included a nineyard run by senior runningback Andy Hoort that resulted in a first down and a six-yard run by junior runningback Matt Vipond. A fumble, recovered by sophomore end Dustin Bowman on Lakewood's next On the Vikings second to last possession, Keller tackled Schrock for a five-yard loss and then intercepted a pass at the 21-yard-line to help seal the 14-0 Others to keep an eye on arc Tyler Harris and T.J. Ahrndt. Harris is a freshman forward with tons of potential. Ahrndt is a sophomore sweeper with solid soccer savvy. Tabor says the 2000 Panthers are "a cohesive team that is not afraid to work." "Each day, each step, we’re going to get oetter." Tabor said. Experience may be lacking, as a whole, but with a good attitude and a commitment to team work, the Panthers took for steady improvement this fall. "We're very pleased with the work ethic and the attitude," Tabor said. "This team doesn't take losing well, but lose in a respectable manner." The KVA is loaded with great soccer teams. Included in the mix are Kalamazoo Christian, Kalamazoo Hackett. Paw Paw (a State champion two years ago) and Mattawan. The 2000 season opened Monday with a 10-0 loss to Lawton. triumph that shone under the lights near the new Unity Field scoreboard. "We had to put pressure on him; wc wanted to put pressure on this quarterback," coach Keller said. Lake wood's defense also made its share of big plays in the season opener. drive in the third quarter, helped to set up Hastings' first touchdown. "We made some mistakes and turned the ball over," Hager said. The second play of the fourth quarter uM^^H^pad iW’a) from Sctwwk to WcnbMs.'bttt agrm if was a LakcWood drive that ended with no points. Hastings got the ball back, ran three plays, Fulmer punted and Rounds made a recovery to give the ball right back to the Saxons. It was a Lakewood miscue that made for a Hastings' touchdown. The Saxons' defense continued to make big plays late into the fourth quarter. "We wanted to stop their option," coach Keller said. "Our defense will keep us in games until our offense comes around.” Adam Schantz (36) eludes a Viking defender. (Photo by Perry Hardin) "Hastings came in a little bigger than us; we (the coaches) were scared of this Tefft, but wc kept them from making the big plays. (But) we made some mistakes and turned tiie ball over.” Tefft led the Saxons' ground assault with 59 yards on 11 carries. Slaughter was the team's top receiver with two catches for 21 yards. Look at the Season... The Saxons are coming off a 7-3 season (5-2 in the O-K White) that Quarterback Dave Wilson (7) sees an opening and scampers for a touchdown in Hastings' opener versus Lakewood. (Photo by Perry Hardin) included an appearance in the State playoffs, their third in school history. "Our defense will keep us in games until our offense comes around." -Saxon Coach, Jeff Kelltr Five starters return on both offense and defense. Those groups include runningback/defensivc back Sean Tefft, wide rcceiver/defensive back Adam Schantz, offensive lineman Jeremy Pond, wide rcceiver/defensive back Brandon Dahn, defensive end Aaron Hartman, fullback/lincbacker Dan Slaughter, tightend/defensive end Zac Fulmer, quartcrback/free safety Dave Wilson, runningback Dave Ockcrman and linebackcr/tightend Joey Keller. Tefft averaged five yards a carry in Joey Keller (45) foltows a block and barrels up field for a big gain. (Photo by Perry Hardin) A sideline grab is made by Joey Keller. 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Hastings 948-8555 �Page 14 - The Hasttf’gs Banner - Thursday. August 31.2000 Season starts for Lady Saxon eagers LAKE ODESSA — There were signs of nervousness surfacing from Hastings High School's girls’ varsity basketball team Tuesday night in its season opener against Barry County rival Lakewood. The Lady Saxons fell behind 13-0 in the early going, managed eventually to come back and close their deficit to one point (17-16) midway through the second quarter, but never were able to make it back all the way in a 47-32 defeat. The biggest signs of nervousness came at the start with Hastings turnovers allowing Lakewood to leap out to the 13­ 0 advantage. Caroline Cramer and Audra Love accounted for the first 10 points and a Kim Elsie three-pointer put the Lady Saxons even further behind. "I told them to come out, take it to them with the fast break," Lakewood coach Mike Maciasz said. "That strategy "Wc had a lull there; the big killer was that spurt (by Hastings) before the half," "Everybody played wen in spurts. Wc learned a lot and 1 learned a lot." Maciasz said. But the Lady Vikings finished the second quarter with a three-pointer from Kim Elsie (20-16 at 2:45). an Audra Love basket (22-16 at 1:59), a Elsie hoop off a steal (24-16 with 45 seconds to play in the half) and a Andrea Koch jumper from the top of the key (26-16 with 32 seconds to play). Lakewood led at half 27-16. "We played three stretches of bad basketball," Laubaugh said. Love topped all scorers with 20 points, eight coming in the first quarter and eight coming in the third quarter. A Martisius putback, off a rebound, got things going for the Lady Saxons early in the third quarter, but Lakewood never lost its focus. Lake wood sank 7 uf-12 free throws in the third quarter (15-of-31 for the game compared to Hastings 10-of-14) and were up by 14 points, 38-24, heading into the final eight minutes. A basket by Ashley Frost, off a pass from Elsie, opened the fourth quarter on a good note for the Lady Vikings. But Laubaugh told his team that he wanted to sec effort until the final horn sounded, and they responded. Examples of that were a crashing score by Laura Dipert at the three-minute mark, a three-pointer by Molly Alderson with 45 seconds remaining and another block by Martisius in the game’s final minute. Eggers led the Lady Saxons with 11 points. Elsie added 9 points to Lakewood's scoring column. She was one of three juniors (Frost and Brie Tingley the others) whom Maciasz praised for their solid efforts. worked real well." Niki Noteboom finally broke the ice with 2:40 to play in the first quarter with a steal and a fast break layup. Less then a minute later. Kate Martisius made a block on the defensive side of the floor which helped Hastings to tally a three-point play that Laura Dipert converted. Dipert's three points made it a 5 13game. Lakewood added three more points to its total before the quarter ended, but a Niki Noteboom block helped to keep the blue and gold in the contest. Il was no! only the first game for the players, but also the first game on the sidelines for new varsity coach Steve Laubaugh. He admitted that he, and his team, were a bit on the nervous side. "They were a little nervous and I was nervous," Laubaugh said. "We got off to a slow start; I wanted our kids to settle down and I wanted them to cut down on Junior Varsity... Hastings' junior varsity basketball team defeated a Lake wood team that played hard until the end, 33-29, to open its 2000 season. Amber Thomas grabbed 12 rebounds and scored 9 points for Hastings. Tiffany Howell and Jenni Shaw each had three steals for the Lady Saxons. Katie MacDonald tallied 9 points for Lakewood. Middleville 51 Grand Rapids Creston 47 The Lady Trojans trailed by three points after one quarter, but managed to go up by two at half. Erin Robertson scored 8 points and pulled down 7 rebounds, Andc Bouma tallied 11 points and collected 9 caroms, Erin Palmer added 11 points (a total that included two 3-pointcrs) and Sara Williams scored 7 po.nts and made 5 First place achievers in the 13 to 15 age bracket was the Saxon Four. steals. "This was just a good win for us; everybody scored," Middleville coach Marcy Uyl said. "We had some juniors come in who did an excellent job," Maciasz said. Laubaugh also was encouraged with what he saw. "We had them scouted perfectly, we just didn't box out," Laubaugh said. the turnovers." Eventually things got better, as the Lady Saxons cut the lead to one, 17-16, with second quarter scores from Kalheryn Noteboom, Niki Noteboom and Angie Eggers. Second place honors in the 13 to 15. age bracket was the Straw Bales. Champions in the 19 and t Jer age bracket was the Gee team. of the We Summerfest results detailed Here are sports results from last Saturday's Hastings Summerfest: Horseshoe Tournament (singles 24 players, doubles seven teams) Singles FHgbt A • 1. Larry Cotton, 2. Steve Barnum, 3. Jim Bowker. 97 FIREBIRD TRANS AM CONVERTIBLE j BLACK. HIGH OUTPUT 350. LEATHER. CHROME WHEELS. / Flight B 1. Jerry Mitchell, 2. Carroll Benedict, 3. Bernie McDiarmid. Flight C 1. Nancy Cotton, 2. Bill Bosworth, 3. Randy Roush. Flight D 1. Leo Hendershot, 2. Boe Bissitt, 3. HURRY! SHARP) NADA $21,475 ■ DREBBACH PRICE... SALES HOURS: Truck Tim. Thu A Ffl untt 6 Saturday until 3 "Wtef Ek&om Yout Emcunats b a Funr Tuomat.' Call 616*948*8000 Today or toll fr— 1*888*494*5539 Runner-Ups in the 19 and older age Craig Nichols. Doubles 1. Larry Cotton and Steve Barnum, 2. Jerry Mitchell and Craig Nichols. bracket was the Oldc Tymc Bakery. THANKS... If you see Coach Gin-bach on | Sept. 2, wish him a happy | The Hastings Athletic Boosters would like to thank everyone involved in making the Annual Buzz Youngs Classic Golf Tournament a huge success. Over $12,000 was raised birthday! And then | . tell him to take a lap ... । for Saxon athletics. A special thank you to ail the 176 golfers who played, and to the following for their sponsorship. Ha*ting* Orthopedic Clinic D.VK1 Wundhir. MD Olsson Group David Parker. M.D. Pennock Merbcal Staff Family Tree Medical A*wciaie* Riser Bend Golf FHI Tyden Group Girbach Funeral Home Hastings Fihergla** Product'. Hading* Pediatnc* Jeffrey Chapman. M.D. Jun A Mary Atkinson Thomapple Motors Macleod Chiropractic Farm Bureau Insurance. Larry Neil Mamctrecl Saving* Bank Brian's Tire A Service Michael Flohr. M.D ISG Wayne Brown Miller Real Euaie Bill Seif Chevrolet-Buick National Bank of Hastings Bennett Industries Paul DeWitt. Jr . M.D Stale Farm Insurance • Paul Peterson Richard Jackson. M D. Felpauvch Food Cmcr Riverfront Financial Services Wren Funeral Home Eye A ENT Specialist*. P.C. GOLD SPONSORS Schondelmaycr Tent Renta) Siegel. Hudson. Gee A Longstreet Cappan's Oil Dr Charles Caidwell Spencer s Towing HEADLINE SPONSOR Great Lake Sign Company Jun Wcathr rheaxl. M.D. J-Ad Graphic* Walker & Fluke PC. NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens to serve on the Barry County Road Commission. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator’s office, 3rd floor. Courthouse, Hastings, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday. September 8. 2000. BUSES FOR SALE Ga* in Ford Hasting* Big Boy BLUE SPONSORS LEGEND SPONSORS Barry County Ijmhcr Center Td James Gouioosc King's Musk Center Coleman Insurance Agency Bosley* White's Photography Hasting* Mutual 'nsurance Co. Carpenter Plumbing Performance Plus The following buses are offered for sale to the high­ Tom's Market Miller's Carpet SAXONS LEGENDS HONORED Bob's Gun A Tackle Fillmore Fqutpmem. Inc Culhgan DAS Machine Dan Gate. D.D-S Merrill Lynch Hasting* City Bank Hal Bucrge Jack Broun. M D Stephen Wildren M D Scott Bra*>cur. MD Lew A Sue Lang Pictured from left are Bern** Oom Dorothy Ho*• («•*• Cf the IM Jack Hokal. Kathy Carey *He Of mo im Jock Oarey). Dck Guanmar Don$ Careen (Me c< tre im Boo Careen) La* Lang Boe VandaeVaan. Pal Murphy and currant Haahngi High School AtWbc Director Stove Hoke 190-219 I. Vince Dawe (365). 2. Ryan Hickey (360), 3. Shawn Thompson (335). 220 and Over I. Gary Krueger (405), 2. Waller Ailles (290), 3. Ann Forbes (45). Dead Lift 129 and Under 1. Joe Smith (175), 2. Lenny Smith (150). 130 to 159 1. Levi Haight (455). 2. George Barton (300). “ ~ S"""Z"zEST continued page 16 GOLF...continued from, page 12 Team Love—Tammy, Kyle, Kirsten and Lyndsi Hastings r:irgeon* SAXON SPONSORS - Weight Lifting Bench Press 130-159 1. Levi Haight (300). 2. George Barton (125). 160-189 1. Craig Jones (380). 2. Paul Adnanse (340), 3. Chris Marlow (325). est bidder Unit #74 - 1987 International Carpenter - 65-passenger Unit #75 - 1987 International Carpenter • 65-passenger Ford Tractor - Closed-in Cab Automatic Transmission Interested persons should submit a sealed bid to Superintendent, Delton-Kellogg School 327 N Grove St.. Delton. Ml 49046 Mark the envelope "Bid " Blds must be received by 3 30 p m September 18. 2000. to be considered Successful bidders must pay for the merchandise and remove same from Delton-Kellogg School within five 151 days of notification Notification will be made after the board meeting of September 18. 2000 The buses may be seen at the Delton-Kellogg bus garage between Bam and 4 30 p m weekdays Strengths: Enthusiasm and character. Team Weaknesses: Consistency and confidence. "We're hoping for improvement and consistently (receiving) four good scores as the season progresses," Saxon coach Bruce Krueger said. Two-year letterwinner Tim Cole, a senior, and letterwinner Brian DeVries, a sophomore, arc top Saxon swingers to begin the season. Two other standouts could be freshman Pete Swiatek and senior Jake McClelland. McClelland hasn't played golf on the Saxon team since his freshmen year. "It's encouraging at this early stage in the season to see a freshman and a sophomore consistently in the lop three scores on the team," Krueger said. "The seniors and juniors did not make as much progress on improving their games over the summer as I would have hoped, but could become consistent contributors." Other golfers include seniors Tim Flohr and Tom Varney and juniors Mike Hubbard. Joe Miller, Nick Tiylor, Eric Vander Veen and Eiin Woodley. Forest Hills Central and Forest Hills Northern arc two league teams that look like title contenders Zeeland, Hudsonville and Northview should also be competitive. And if the scores come around, the Saxons could be right in the thick as well. "We are not currently scorigg at a level that will allow us in our last season in the O-K White, tut two weeks of practice should produce improvement prior to the beginning of the conference season," Krueger said. "This is an enjoyable group of young men to work with who will make progress if they continue to give a good effort." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 31 2000 - Page 15 Week two presents some intriguing pigskin matchups << nie tc think ct it... by Jim Jensen ~ Football stories help make holiday appear exciting Short, but real sweet. • Redshirt freshman quarterback John Navarre leads No. 6 Michigan into battle Saturday at the "Big House" against Mid­ American Conference foe Bowling Green. Navarre assumed the starting spot of junior Drew Henson who injured his right foot last week in practice and will miss three to six weeks of action. Navarre may not be Henson, but he is 6-6, 230 pounds and can throw a mile. He also has runningback Anthony Thomas and receivers David Terrell and Marquise Walker to work with. They say that Navarre is calm and collective, but this test sure will test his nerves. Michigan should win easily versus Bowling Green this week and Rice the following Saturday, but if Henson is still out when the Wolverines play UCLA and Illinois, there could go any hopes of a National Championship. • As adults, we often preach to our kids the importance of good sportsmanship and that’s al) good and fine. But I find that most of the poor sports in society aren’t the children, but rather the adults. I was reminded of this last week and the experience left me with a bitter taste. Competition is good (it helps to produce good leaders) but going too fat is absolutely inexcusable. Remember adults to practice what you preach and set a good example for our young stars to follow. • Just as Michigan is starting a new quarterback in Navarre, so is the Green and White in its Sept. 9 clash with Mid­ American Conference powerhouse Marshall. The Spartans will put the ball in the hands of Ryan VanDyke, whom we had the pleasure of covering as a prep when he led the Marshal) Redskins to a State title. At time, I knew that VanDyke was a great one (he threw the ball in the Silverdome better than former Lions* quarterback Scott Mitchell). This week's matchup Urith Marshall, however.AM be no cake walk. The Thundering Herd were 13-0 a year ago and are capable of putting up big numbers against anybody, even Michigan State. The Spartans will win, but it should be close. • Many "experts" are picking the Detroit Lions to win a conference championship and possibly go to the Super Bowl, but without a healthy Charlie Batch at quarterback, there is absolutely no chance of that happening. Even if Batch is in the lineup (the season opens Sunday in New Orleans against the Saints), the chances of going to the Super Lakewood High School sporting event Tuesday was not the same with Curtis not in the stands. Also, I pass on thanks to the Lady Viking volleyball team for their warmth in this lime of need. • How good is Tiger Woods. No one is touching him right now, but only time will tell where he ranks amongst the very best such as Nicklaus and Palmer. If Woods keeps this pace up for 10-12 years, he will go down as the very best to play the game, but not necessarily the best ambassador for the game. • Mid-American Conference football teams have pulled out some major upsets in the past and this Saturday they get two more chances with Central Michigan playing Purdue and Western Michigan playing Wisconsin. The Chippewas and the Broncos are both big underdogs and remember Wisconsin could be even better without runningback Ron Dayne and Purdue still has Heisman Trophy candidate, quarterback Drew Brees. I would like to say different, but the Big 10 should win these two games easily. • The three days of the Hastings Summerfest last weekend reminded me how important many hands are in making something big a big success. Everywhere I traveled Friday, Saturday and Sunday I found individuals who devoted three days toward the event's cause. From the entertainment... to the arts and crafts... to the sponge toss... to the food booths and musical stage at the First Presbyterian Church... to the sports venues sprinkled around Fish Hatchery Park and other locations. And let's not forget the fireworks, that was awesome! Great job. Week two of the prep football season looks to be just as exciting, and competitive, as the first with the Barrs County five taking part in some interesting gridiron battles. Week one produced three wins and one defeat from our picks. Seventy-five percent might be good for some, but we're still not satisfied. Wc continue to ask your help. If you have a predicted score, report it to us and we ll give you credit. Here arc the games that are on tap for the second week and how our crystal ball sees them at the end. Albion Wildcats (0-1) at Hastings Saxons (1-0) Word is that Albion has two 300-pound offensive tackles who open the holes for a big back to run through. This will be a great challenge for a Hastings defense that is coming off a 14-0 shutout •wer BarryCounty rival Lakewood. Albion opened its season last Friday with a 26-6 loss to Buchanan. The Wildcats fumbled six times in that game and threw three interceptions. Albion’s lone score came on a 63-yard fumble recovery by Jimmy Riddle. Hastings had great success versus Albion a year ago, winning 48-14 and scoring 27 points in the third quarter alone. Forty eight points may not be needed for a win, but more than 14 might be required. Look for the Saxons to be inspired. A strong running game is expected and a few heavy hits from players like Joey Keller and Nathan Rounds are also highly likely. Home field advantage should be a real treat, so look for the Saxons to make some noise. Prediction: ■ 32, Saxons (Mitch) Albion 12 Gull Lake (0-1) at Delton-Kellogg (0-1) Don't be fooled by an opening game defeat. The Panthers are a very good team built around a solid core of seniors. Comstock may have won 33-13, but D-K will be ready roar versus the Blue Devils. Gull Lake is also coming off a tough opening game defeat. 32-13 to Pcnnfield In that loss, the Devils achieved just 13 yards on the ground. Playing D-K's defense, led by Billy Ferris, won't make things any easier. One Gull Lake stud to watch for is Joe Kronkne. Kronkile (no relation to Walter) had a 34-yard touchdown run and a 10yard touchdown run in the opener. The Panthers are too deep for the Devils to hang with. Runners like David Overbeek should be able to rack up some big yards and lead their team to a first triumph. Prediction: Panthers 28, Bruised Devils 7 Trojan assistant coach) so he could give away all of their secrets. Wc don't believe that It's strictly a rumor. Middleville opened its 2000 campaign successfully, blanking area foe Wayland 0. 14Quarterback Yon Bucher was solid Morrice (1-0) at Maple Valley (1-0) Maple Valley apparently was in mid­ season form in its first game. The Lions crushed Pewamo-Westphalia 43-14 and Lakewood (0-1) at Mason (1-0) After a tough loss to the Saxons, look for the Vikings to rebound and be ready to sail versus the Bulldogs. Mason can score in many ways, but its offense is spearheaded by Dan Kehrcs. now are game for a second win on their home turf. Jacob Cole scored three of the M.V. touchdowns, but he had plenty of help from his friends. Morrice (that's Morrice, not Morris) won its first game 41-8 over Whitmore Lake. Chris Charters (96 yards on 14 carries) scored three touchdowns, while the Orioles' defense farced five fumbles. This could be a real war in the Valley. Look for the Lions to come out strong with Cole going up the gut for a couple of big gainers. It will be close, but M.V. will earn the victory. Prediction: Maple Valley 28, Double Stuffed 17 Middleville (1-0) at Caledonia (0-1) Two years in a row. Caledonia has knocked off Middleville and the Trojan faithful can’t be very happy about that. There is even a rumor that Caledonia hired athletic director Mark Uy I fa former and led his team in rushing with 65 yards. Matt Erb reached pay din twice. Caledonia fell to O-K White powerhouse East Grand Rapids 10-0, but should be ready for this big rivalry. Still, the nod goes to the black and orange whose punishing running game should be too much for the Scots to stop this lime around. Prediction: Middleville 21, Caledonia 14 Kehres scored twice and ran for 236 yards in Mason's 23-19 victory against Pinckney in the first week. The Viking player to wa.ch iicr? is quarterback Jake Schrock. He can run it and he can throw it. Now ?JI the Vikings have to do is find a way tc put it into the end zone... maybe once or ,wice. Prediction: Lakewood 14, (Hey) Bulldogs 10 Read about Barry County SPORTS in the Hastings Banner EACH WEEK! Special of the Week Talk to you soon. fastings Citv JSanfe Computer/Proof Operator - Afternoons Hastings City Bank - Data Center, located in Middleville, is looking for a full­ time computer/proof operator to fill an afternoon time slot. If you have previous 10-key operation experience, are familiar with the general operation of a per­ sonal computer and are capable of lifting 50 lbs on an occasional basis, we would like to talk with you about the opportunity that is currently available. This is a full-time position and offers a competitive hourly rate of pay with an excellent beneot package. Daily work hours generally go from 11:00 a.m. to com­ pletion (40 hours per week). If this type of position looks interesting to you, please stop by the Human Resources Department at our Hastings location and complete an employment application. We are open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our location is 150 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml. EOE/M-F Call 616-948-8000 Today or toll free 1-888-494-5539 Bowl or even Disneyland, are remote al best. • My prayers go out to "Grandpa" El win Curtis and his family. Covering a Bill Seif Special of the Week! Championship won; 1998 Chevy 1500 titles on the line Defending track champion Randy Sweet out-drove a field of 32 cars and won the 50-lap feature race for Late Model Stocks last Saturday night at the Berlin Raceway. Sweet, with the win, captured his fifth Late Model track championship. Greg Zimmerman, of Lowell, was second and Tim Yonker, of Alto, finished fifth. Defending track champion Bob Bliss took the 25-lap feature race for Sportsman cars. Gail Cobb finished fourth, but won the Sportsman season driving championship. The Super Stock championship was decided on the last lap when point leader Bill Thayer went from fourth to 17th, giving the season point championship to Matt Kellner. Al Lewis, of Middleville, was a heal race winner. Auto Value Winged Sprints, along with season championship races for Late Models, Sportsman cars and Super Stocks will run this Saturday (Sept. 2). A series of Sprint car heat races will precede the grueling main event. Also in the lineup of the fastest 20 qualifiers will be open wheel drivers Kevin Feeney, current series point leader Tom Fedcwa . Jeff Bloom, Ryan Katz and Hastings’ Wayne Landon. Track driving championships prize money and trophies will be presented during the program. Four feature races will highlight the holiday card. Practice begins at 1 p.m., time trials start at 4 p.m. and the first race is scheduled for 7 p.m. Kalamazoo Speedway... Last Saturday's Finale was rained out, so drivers will battle for season-ending points again this Saturday. The gates will open al 2 p.m., qualifying begins at 4:30 p.m. and racing action starts at 7 p.m. Silverado, Tonneau cover, low miles Was $17,995 i ’15*950! Bill Seif Used Cars 1® Everything you expect in a new car except the price. UorOAY t Watfwtday a » B. Tuwrtey. Thurertey A Fnfloy B45 SM-XtNy 8 - Noon S M-37 IN HASTINGS - 616-945-2425 www.Wllertf.com HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM NOTICE OF TEST OF ELECTRONIC TABULATING EQUIPMENT FOR THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 SPECIAL ELECTION An accuracy test of the electronic tabulating equipment to be used in examining and counting votes recorded on bal­ lots and tabulating election results at the September 11, 2000 Special Election of the Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, will be conducted (pursuant to MCLA 68.798 and R168.778 of the Michigan Administrative Code), on September 6, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose room located at the Hastings Middle School, 232 West Grand, Hastings. Michigan. Barbara Hunt, Business Manager Hastings Area Schools �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 31.2000 JUNK ORDINANCE, continued from page 2 when they buy it, knowing it, they have no reason to complain." Dolton said "years ago" he had abou, 100 cars and planned to have "a crusher” come on his property to crush them and haul them away. "Assyria Township found out about it and put a stop to it. That's why the cars are still there. I was out to do them a favor." He accumulated the vehicles because "other people had them and wanted to get rid of them" and allowed them to dispose of them on his property. "The biggest share of them I do not have titles for. I went to the office and asked how I could get titles.” He discov­ ered (hat it would cost him $35 per title while each vehicle was worth about S2C His comment — "They do not work with tion). They admitted they didn’t know how much property wc had because I had contacted the guy after he had sent two letters and had been out to the house. I told him I called and checked it out to see if I could have a horse on my prop­ erty and the person I spoke with said yes. He said he didn't realize how much property I had. That was the first time I had spoken with him (from the zoning department.) They said I could have one the people." "There is a better way. They can do things a better way," Dally said of zon­ one. Ironically, the crux of Will Simmons work is cleaning up other people's prop­ erty, especially farm fields. He takes the items — ranging from old batteries to rusted metal parts — from these proper­ ties to his home and recycles the items that can be recycled. ing enforcement. "They got on us," said Pauline Sim­ mons, who lives on M-66. "I had rescued a bunch of horses — horses that were not being fed, horses that were abused. I was going to get them back into shape and place them with people who would take care of them. They didn’t even know how much property we had and were sending us letters (that the horses were in viola­ horse on my property." Pauline and Will Simmons have a re­ cycling business, W. Simmons Enter­ prises, and that's where the couple say they have had the most difficulty with county zoning. In fact, the couple say that has caused them to lose profitability and to change the business into a mobile "I don’t see any of them (zoning offi­ cials) trying to clean up the community out there with my husband... cleaning up farmers' old junk yards," Pauline said. "He has an aluminum melting furnace, scrap steel baler. Bob Cats and he did have a truck he was using...He processed junk that other people had on their prop­ erties into a salable p'oduct. He sold it to a larger scrap yard and they in turn sell it to people who would turn it into car bumpers, cars, tin cans. Instead of sitting in someone's ground rotting or being un­ sightly. it (the junk) would be back into another product," Pauline said. "All the people that I have worked for so far have trusted me in what I’m do­ ing...," Will Simmons said, adding that he finds it strange that recycling is pro­ moted in principle, but zoning officials "want us to do it someplace else." "We just had a small yard, too. We processed it and shipped it... Nothing stayed there (on his property)," Will said. "Every time they (zoning officials) saw junk on our property, it was because wc had improved someone else's prop­ erty.... Pauline said. "We are not allowed to recycle (on our property)" now. To make his job profitable. Will said it’s necessary to sort out all the items at his home for recycling at a variety of places rather than just dumping all the items in one place. If he can't sort the junk, he may only make $50 on items that would be worth $200 if he could sort it, he said. He does some recycling work, but not as much as in the past. "It used to be a very profitable thing," Pauline said, employing 12 people and ORDINANCE NO. 00-1 HASTINGS CHARTER TWP. AN ORDINANCE GkA-TING A TEN (10) YEAR, NON EXCLUSIVE REVOCABLE ELECTRIC FRANCHISE TO QUEST ENERGY, L.L.C. supporting two families. One example of how their business benefited the environment, she said, was Adopted: August 15, 2000 Effective: Upon Publication Will's recycling of "steel bindings" that were previously being dumped in land­ fills. The steel bindings were used by pa­ per companies in the paper recycling THE: CHARTER TWP. OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: process. "It was savings tons and tons" from the Section 1. GRANT OF FRANCHISE Hasting* Charter Twp.. with offices located at 885 River Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058 fTwp.*) grants to Quest Energy, LLC. ("Grantee*), a ten (10) year, non-exdusive revocable franchise to market electricity through and over existing and/or future eloctncal lines owned and operated by the City's incumbent public utility and third-party supplier of electricity in the Twp. for a period of ten (10) years. Section .. CONDITIONS (A) As an electnc power marketer and third-party supplier of electncrty. Grantee will not directly transmit or supply electncrty. nor impair or attempt to control or occupy any street, alley, public place, nor engage in any construction in any public street, alley or other public place or right-ofway. (B) Grantee shall indemnify and hold harmless the Twp. from any and all judgements, damages, decrees, losses, costs and expenses which the Twp. may incur or which may be legally obtained against the Twp. for or by reason of the wrongful of negligent construction, maintenance or repair of the structures and equipment, or the use and occupation of any highway, street, alley or other public place in the Twp. by the Grantee pursuant to the terms of this Ordinance or resulting from the exercise by the Grantee of any of these privileges. (C) The Twp. may establish reasonable standards of service, prevent unjust discrimination in service, and impose any other regulations as may be determined by the Twp. to be conductive to the safety, welfare and accommodation of the public. Grantee shall be and remain subject to all ordinances, rules and regulations of the Twp. now in effect, or which might be adopted. (D) Grantee shall reimburse the Twp. for the Twp. costs associated with issuance of this Franchise, including reasonable and documented attorney fee*. .- * . „ „ . .. emacmo 1 J! v r Section 3. RATES Grantee may charge its customers for electricity and electrical services at a rale that is mutually agreeable to Grantee and its customers, subject to their agreement that they will abide by appli­ cable federal and stale laws and Michigan Public Service Commission regulations. Section 4. INSURANCE Grantee shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect the following insurance covenng all insur­ able risks associated with its exercise of the rights granted by this ordinance. Comprehensive General Lability, including Completed Operations Liability, an amount no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00). All insurance policies shall provide that they shall not be cancelled or modified unless thirty (30) days prior written notice ts given to the Twp. If so requested by the Twp. Grantee shall provide the Twp. with a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage and maintain a current certificate on file w3h the Twp. Section 5. INTERPRETATION Nothing in this Franchise shall be construed to alienate the title of the public in and to any high­ way, street, alley or public place. Nothing in this Franchise shall be construed in any manner as a surrender by the Twp. of its legislative power with respect to the subject matter of this Franchise or with respect to any other matter or in any manner limiting the right of the Twp. to lawfully regu­ late the use of any highway, street, alte, or public place in the Twp. Section 6. LIMITATIONS Nothing in this OrSnance shall be construed as a waiver by Grantee of any nghts under state or federal law. Grantee shall, as to all other conditions and elements cf service not addressed or fixed by this Ordnance, remain subject to th-j rules and regulations applicable to electric service by the Michigan Public Senrice Commisskm. or its successor. If so requested by the Twp.Grantee shall provide the Twp. with copies of aH documents, which Grantee sends to the Michigan Public Service Commission, and copies of all orders, decisions or correspondence Grantee receives from the Michigan Public Senrice Commission that relate to this Franchise. Grantee shall permit Twp. inspection and examination of ail records that to this Franchise that Grantee is required to maintain or file under Michigan Public Service Commission rules and regulations. Section 7. ASSIGNMENT This Franchise may not be sold, leasee. assigned, transferred or used by any party other than the Grantee without the consent of the Twp. landfill," Pauline said. "We really could have done a service for Barry County," she said. "We were set up at one point in time to cover the entire county and clean up the majority of the property. If the township would have worked with us, we could have done the service for them instead of be­ ing harassed." "Right now I'm completely portable," Will noted. "Every township has the right to have a junk yard. If you apply for it, you can get one. They don’t tell people these things," Bolton said. "Barry County Planning and Zoning has always been on us," Pauline said. "They've admitted to my husband that they drive past once a week just to sec what we’re doing. It's not people around us complaining, it's just them...They've been on him ror years. He’s been doing services actually for them, if they would stop and think about it." she said. McManus said employees don’t specif­ ically make it a point to frequently check on the Simmonses. The couple live at a location that is on the route to many other places that arc being in­ spected, he said. "I believe that they lake a select few people and pick on them." Pauline al­ leged. "We're looking at the community as a whole, not so much the individuals," McManus said in a recent telephone in­ terview. "I’d just like to know what they have against recycling," Will said. McManus noted that there are other reasons to enforce zoning requirements besides unsightliness. There's a potential for fluids from old vehicles and other items to leak into the soil and metals car. be hazardous. During the interview, citizens also pointed out some oddities about county zoning and what they perceive as the need to review it and change it. Pauline noted that it is OK to plant trees underneath electrical power lines, but it is illegal to erect an eight-foot pri­ vacy fence, which she would like to con­ struct to hide her rabbit hutches because they "are a little bit unsightly." "If you want to put a fence up on your property, they can tell you exactly how high it is," she said. "They dictate every­ thing you do..." "You can have old farm machinery (on your property), but you can't have this old car. I'm really thinking that these things are because the prominent people in the community at the time this law was made were the farmers. They would have had too much of a problem with this old farm machinery." The county zoning ordinance does stipulates that inoperable farm machin­ ery has to be screened from public view. "I can stick a piece of old nasty steel farm machinery in my front yar< and hang a flower pot off from it and that will be acceptable. I will never hear a thing against that. His (Bolton's) old cars, that you can't even see from the road, they can go back and get on him for," Pauline said. "You can buy a piece of property and build a pole building out by the road and Teller Part-time Are you searching for a flexible, part-time position in a friendly and professional work environment? Hastings City Bank is seeking individuals who fit this desenption to fill positions that we currently have open in our: Nashville, Middleville, Wayland & Hastings Offices The job requirements include: a general aptitude for math, good attention to detail, excellent customer relation skills and an outstanding work ethic. Basic computer knowledge is a plus. However, training will be provided. If this type of position looks interesting to you, please stop by the Human Resources Department at our Hastings location and complete an employment application. We are open Monday through Friday 9:00 a m. to 4:30 p.m. Our location is 150 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml. EOE/M-F NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on September 25, 2000, at 7:30 P.M. in the Community Room, Courts & Law BuMmg at 220 W. Court St, Hastings, Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. MAP CHANGE • A-5-2000 Request to rezone property in Sec. 9, Baltimore Township (see map). Commencing at the NW comer of Sec. 9, T2N, R8W, th S 440 ft., th Easterly 1000 ft. to POB. Thence southerly along the centertine of the road (South M-37 Hwy.) 650 ft., th Westerly 300 ft th northerly parallel with the centerline of the road (South M-37 Hwy.) 650 ft., th easterly 300 n. to pob Section 9. REVOCATION This Franchise shall bo revocable, upon sixty (60) days written notice to the Grantee, by the Twp. in the event of Grantee's misuse or failure to comply with the provisions of this franchise. Section 10. SEVERABILITY Any and all sections, terms, provisions or clauses of this Franchise shatl be deemed independ­ ent and severable. If any court of competent jurisdiction holds any section, term, provision or clause, void or invalid, all remaining sections, terms, provisions or clauses not held void or invalid Section 11. CONSIDERATION In consideration of the Twp. granting this Franchise, Grantee agrees to reimburse the Twp. for actual expenses incurred by it or its legal counsel for reviewing this Franchise in an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000 00) payable within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this Franchise. That the above and foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Board of Hastings Chzrter Township on the 11 th day of July. 2000. and was duly adopted at a meeting of Date Date Date Date Introduced: 7-11-00 Adopted 8-15-00 Published: 8-31-00 Effective: 8-31-00 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Township Board of the Rutland Charter Township. County of Barry. Michigan, at a regular meeting held at the township hall on August 15. 2000. and that said meeting was conducted and public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in full compliance with the Open Meetings Act. being Act 267. Pubic Acts of Michigan. 1976, as amended, and that the minutes of said meeting were kept and will be oi have been made available as required by said act. Bonnie L. Cruttenden Township Clerk I care of all the necessary state and county permits, but discovered that he was never informed about an additional permit that was needed so that created problems. After the home was moved, he was told by an official that the house was too close to the road when it was ac­ tually five feet further from the road than it had to be, Bolton said. "Before I got through, I came out the winning end all the way, but as I say, one hand does not know what the other is doing." He also claims that once while he was repairing an old home, it was condemned while he was working to improve it. SUMMERFEST... continued tram 14 160 to 189 1. Chris Marlow (430). 2. Paul Adrianse (430). 3. Mary Roppo (105). 190 to 219 1. Shawn Thompson (475). 2. Ryan Hickey (430). 3. Eric Reid (410). 220 and Over I. Gary Krueger (540), 2. Waller Aides (425), 3. Tom Gallagher (300). 3-on-3 Basketball Boys-Giris 13-15 Scohomore Four defeated Straw Bales 15-13 in championship Men-Women 19 and Older The Gee team defeated Twice in championship LEGAL NOTICE County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent'* Estate File No. 2000-22931-DE Estate of GLEN B SHEFLER, Deceased. Date of birth: 9/820 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent Glen B. Shetler, who lived al 12732 S. Grey Court. Barry, Michigan died 3/15/00. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Jamie Sheffer, 409 Ruth Street. Portage. Ml 49002. named personal rep­ resentative. or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 and the named/ proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice Dated 823/00 Gaylen Curtis (P35558) 240 Dames Street Birmingham. Ml 48009 (248) 258 9070 Jamie Sheffer 409 Ruth Street Portage. Ml 49002 (8/31) Stats of Michigan In the Circuit Court for the County of Barry ORDER TO ANSWER Fife No. 2000-472-CZ Hon. James H. Fisher JOHN M WILLIAMS. Plaintiff, RODNEY L. WISNIEWSKI AND TAMMY S PETERS. Defendants At a session of said Court, held in the Circuit Courtroom m the Cty of Hasting*. Barry County. Michigan, this 16 day of August. 2000 Present: Honorable James H. Fisher Circuit Judge This matter having come before the Court pur­ suant to the Motion of Plaintiff and the Court being otherwise duly informed in the premises, shall continue in full force and effect Bonnie L. Cruttenden Clerk actly the way it feels. When I talked to them, (he words that they would say..."you are not entitled to...." over and over again. Besides the junk car woes, Bolton said he has experienced problems with other agencies and on different governmental levels that have caused problems that people shouldn't have to experience. These traumas have fueled his desire to crusade for more rights for property own­ ers in general and more opportunities for people to have a voice in how zoning is determined. Once, when Bolton planned to move a house, he said he thought he had taken Robert J Longstreet (P53546) Attorney for Plaintiff SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 Rodney L. Wisniewski and Tammy S Peters, Defendants Herein the Grantee. Richard C. Thomas Supervisor you build the house first, you have to get a variance to build a storage building. "This is the thing they are pulling," Bolton said. "It really is what he says — a dictator­ ship," Pauline Simmons said. "That's ex­ fastings Oj> JSanfc Section 8. ACCEPTANCE Upon acceptance and publication this Ordinance shall constitute a contract between the Twp. and the board on the day of August 15, 2000. build a house later and that's legal." If R-1 - Single Family Residential District and AR - Agricultural, Rural Residential and Recreational District) All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan Interested persons desmng to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbal­ ly or tn writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written response may be mailed to the address hsled below or taxed to 616-948-4820. The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St, Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a m. to 5 p m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Fnday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the mee’mg'heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barr/ by wntmg or call the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 - (616)948-4891 Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk now therefore. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Rodney L Wisniewski. Defendant in the above entitled cause, in which Plaintiff seeks to Quiet Title on certain property in Barry County, shall Me an Answer or take other action permitted by law or Court Rufe on or before the 11th day of October. 2000. by filing an answer or other appropriate pleadings with the 5th Circuit Court, 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. and that should Defendant fail to take such action, a Default Judgment w« be entered agamst her for the relief demanded m the Complaint fifed in this case IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of this order shaK be published once each week m the Hastings Banner for three con­ secutive weeks and a proof of publication shall be fried in the Court James H Fisher, Circuit Judge DRAFTED BY. Robert J Longstreet (P53546) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET 607 N Broadway Hast ngs. Ml 49058 (616)945 3495 I («^) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 31.2000 - Page 17 Construction worker hurt in fall at Woodland school by Helen Mudry Staff Writer A construction worker fell 15 feet through a skylight Monday afternoon and landed on the cafeteria floor at Wood­ land Elementary. The children and most of the staff members had already left the building for the day when the incident occurred. The Battle Creek man was treated at the scene by Woodland's first responder and transported to Pennock Hospital by Lakewood Community Ambulance. He suffered several cuts, some of which re­ quired stitches. He was X-rayed, treated and released. The woi^er, from Soule and Company of Battle Creek, was installing a drain pipe for the new roof and working in the attic space over the cafeteria. At one time, the 1923 school had several sky­ lights but the school's ceilings have since been lowered and the skylights ei­ ther covered over with plywood or insula­ tion. A new attic area has been built over the old skylights. Custodian Rick Bump said the 48year-old man knew where the skylights were. Plywood had been placed over a portion of the lights so he could get the pipe installation done. The man appar­ ently reached for a tool, stepped off the SUMMERFEST continued from page 3 In the float category, placing behind Mills Landing was the Thomapple Garden Club with second place and the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce with third. The horse and animal category was won by Bridle's N* Bits 4-H Horse Club with the Hastings Mutual Stagecoach taking second and matching Belgians pulling a restored chuckwagon, owned by Don Knowles Barbershop of Battle Creek was third. Setting a new record for revenue generated at the Chamber of Commerce sponge toss game was Laura Pierson of Great Lakes Mortgage and Investment who earned $367. She topped Jr. Homister, who drew $341. Pierson broke the record set last year when Homister garnered $114. LEGAL.NOTICE NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following; CASE NUMBER V-38-2000 ■ Miles Walter, (applicant) LOCATION: Al 6801 S M-37 Hwy. on the East side between Whiskey Run Rd. & Maple Grove Rd. in Sec. 16. Baltimore Twp. PURPOSE. Requesting a variance to erect 2 additions 20.6x12.3 It. and 7.9x12.2 ft. and an attached covered porch 8x12.2 fl. and attached garage 24x26 ft. to an existing house that is too dose to the road right of way 35 ft. (the mmmum is 75 ft.) in the AR zoning district CASE NUMBER V-39-2000 Margaret Bowerman, (applicant) LOCATION At 2110 Maple Lane on the West side off Campground Rd in Sec 29. Hastings Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a variance to erect an attached garage 18x25 ft. that would be doser to the side lot line than allowed 6 ft (the minimum is 9 ft.) in the R-2 zonrg district CASE NUMBER V-40-2000 • Ross and Sue Yancy, (applicants). LOCATION: At 1004 Mid Lake Rd.. on the South side of Litre Mill Lake in Sec. 21. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 20x40 ft. addition that is doser to the side lot Ine than allowed 5 ft. (the minimum is 20 ft.) in the RL-1 zoning district CASE NUMBER V-41-2000 - Carol A EBard. (applicant). LOCATION: At 10746 E. Shore Dr. on the West side (Crooked Lake) off Sprague Rd. in Sec 6. Barry Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a variance to place a premanufactured home 26 8x66 ft with an attached porch 12x20 ft. and a front 3 season room 15x26 8 ft. doser to the front lot line 7 ft (the minimum is 30 ft.) and doser to the side lot line 2 ft. (the minmum is 6 ft.) and doser to the comer lot sideyard 3.2 ft. (the minimum is 25 ft.). Also asking to erect a 18x32 ft carport doser to the comer lot sideyard 3 2 ft. (the minimum is 25 ft.) in the RL-2 zoning district MEETING DATE: September 12. 2000 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Law Building at 220 West Court Street. Hastings Michigan Site inspection of the above described proper ties wtil be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing Interested persons decking to present the* views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or taxed to (616) 948-4820 The variance applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Ptannng Office located at 220 West State Street m Hastings. Ml 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (doser between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at (616) 948-4830 for further information The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to mdrvxluals with disabilities at the meetinghearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requrng auxriiary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown, the County Administrator at 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 Debbie S Smith Barry County Clerk (8/31) The construction worker is loaded into the Lakewood Community ambulance after falling through the skylight at Woodland Elementary. plywood and onto the glass. He crashed through the drywall and ceiling tile, landing on his back on the floor of the cafeteria. did some of the staff still in the school. Fifth grade teacher Ann Nagi was one of the first on the scene. She began apply­ ing first aid and reassuring him that help His fellow workers heard the crash, as was on the way. After he was taken to the hospital, the custodial staff worked into the evening to repair the ceiling. As of Tuesday morn­ ing, the ceiling showed no evidence of the accident. • RESULTS • J-Ad Graphics three-on-three basketball The Gee Team won the 19 and over age division which included a total of 14 teams competing for top honors at Fish Hatchery Park. At Tyden Park, The Sophomore 4 from Hastings took top honors in the 13 to 15 age division out of 11 teams competing. NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the followng is a proposed Ordinance which was received lor first reading by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township at its special meeting held on August 14. 2000. £ ACCEPTING BIDS £ £• for snow removal for winter K 2000, and lawn care for S spring 2001. jk L?. Bids must be submitted by .*L J* September 12, 2000. ? ;®’ For more information. jjr If. contact Melody at .jt Meadowstone Weight-lifting competition Bench press - 129 pounds and under: Levi Haight, first, 300, and George Bar­ ton, second, 125; 160 pounds to 189 pounds: Craig Jones, first, 380; Paul Adrianson, second place, 340; Chris Marlow, third, 325; 190 pounds to 219 pounds: Vince Dawe, first, 365; Ryan Hickey, second, 360; Shawn 'rhompson, third. 335; 220 pounds and over: Gary Krueger, first, 405; Waller Ailles, second. 290; Ana Forbes, third, 45. Dead lift 129 pounds and under: Joe Smith, first. 175; Lenny Smith. 150; 130 to 159 pounds: Levi Haight, first, 455; George Barton, second, 300; 160 to 189 pounds: Chris Marlow, first, 430; Paul Adrianson, second. 430; Mary • Roppo, tWrcf; T96 to 219 pounds:— Shawn Thompson, first, 475; Ryan Hickey, second, 4’3; Eric Reid, third, 410; 220 pounds and over: Gary Krueger, first, 540; Walter Ailles, second, 425 and Tom Gallagher, third, 300. And, at the Sunday Hastings Car Club car show downtown, Vic Goddard from Hastings and Derek Durkee from Grand Haven were the two participant's choice The ceiling tiles are broken when the worker falls through the skylight in the cafeteria. Many wires for the school's new technology are now hanging loose through the hole created by the fall. ? • • r winners. Goddard showed off his 1934 ford 3window coupe and Durkee displayed his 1966 Jaguar XKE. The longest distance award went to Connie Sager from Constantine and Tracy Andrews from Nashville won the 50-50 raffle. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a petition has been filed with and received by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township, for the establishment of an assessment district for the control of aquatic weeds in Algonquin Lake, pursuant to the provisions of Michigan Public Act 116 of 1932 and Public Act 188 of 1954, as amended, located within the proposed special assessment district desenbed upon the petition situat­ ed within the Township RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL WEED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 Land and premises fronting and access to Algonquin Lake in Land Sections 1,2,3 and 12 as listed on Schedule A attached to said petition PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has caused to be prepared certain plans and has obtained an estimate for said improvement and has received the same and has passed a resolution tentatively decianng its intention to make such improvement and tentatively designating the special assessment distnct against which the cost of such improvement is to be assessed, as hereinbefore described and has caused said plans and estimate to be filed with the Township Clerk for public examination. The total cost is esti­ mated at $41,195 00 which will require a maximum assess­ ment to be levied in the proposed distnct of $175.00 for each improved lakefront lot or parcel. $50 00 for each unimproved lakefront lot or parcel and $50 00 for each improved or unim­ proved lot without lake frontage (as shown on the Township Tax Roll), with any reduction from the maximum assessment to be made tn the same ratio as specified above PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a heanng upon the petition, the improveme.it and the special assessment district to be established for the assessment and the cost thereof, including any revision, corrections, amendment or change therein, will be held at the Township Han. 2461 Heath Road, within the Township, commencing at 7 00 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, the twelfth day of September, 2000 PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE. PREVIOUS SCHEDULED HEARING WAS AUGUST 29. 2000, THIS HAS BEEN CHANGED TO SEPTEMBER 12, 2000. ALL interested persons are invited to be present at the afore­ said time and place. Robin McKenna, Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 948-2194 • (616) 945-0906. 3 •£®£W£«£«£®£89£^£^ £ S Alternative Education RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 36 BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN __ ADOPTED: EFFECTIVE: IMMEDIATELY UPON PUBLICATION PENSION PLAN An Ordinance to create and establish an Annuity or Pension Plan for the Officers and Employees of Rutland Charter Township and to authorize the Township Supervisor and the Township Clerk to con­ tract. in the name of the Township, for such plan; to define those classes of Officers and Employees who shall be covered by such Annuity or tension Plan; to set forth the respective per centum shares which Rutland Charter Townsfkp and the Officers and Employees sh * contribute to the premium or charges anting under such Annuity Pension Contract and to further prov^e tor the deduction of contributions from Officers' and Employee compen­ sation; to establish the time at which existing and future employees shall become eligible for such plan and to further establish the nor­ mal retirement date tor al employees: to provide a method for non­ coverage of an Officer or Employee of the Annuity or Pension Plan; to set forth a date wherein each person covered under the Annuity or Pension Pian shall have a vested right or interest in such plan. to ratify and confirm the vakdrty of any Annuity or Pension Plan In exis­ tence on the effective date oi this Ordinance; and to repeal all Ordinances cr parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I £ This Ordinance shall be known and cited as the -Rutland Chartor Township Pension Plan Ordinance.- £ BEING ACCEPTED FOR 89 FALL 2000 £ £ 19 Maple Valley is a school of 89 £ choice for Maple Valley, £ 89 Hastings, Lakewood and ¥ Bellevue students. £ £ Openings for high school 89 £ ages 16-19 years and Jr. £ 19 high school ages 13-15. 89 £ £ Contact: Maple Valley 89 Alternative Education £ £ 517-852-2145/ (P 19 517-852-9794 £ £ V£KQK£K£VQC£VQC£K Pursuant to Pubic Act 27 of 1960. as amended. Rutland Charter Township hereby creates and establishes an Annuity or Pension Plan and program lor the pensioning of Its Officers and Employees and for such purposes. Also hereby authorizes the Township Supervisor and the Townchip Clerk to contract, in the name of the Township Board, with any company authorized to transact such business within the Slate of Michigan tor Annuities or Pensions. £ £ Applications are now NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RUTLAMD CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE IS HEREBY: The Rutland Charier Township Zoning Board of Appeals win conduct a Public Hearing on Thursday. September 7. 2000, commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township HaM. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan. To act upon a request of Matthew Garber. The applicant is requesting a variance to the side setback requirement of ten (10) feet. Mr. Garber ts planning an addition to the existing garage and is asking for a 1 1/2 feet variance. The property is located at 1187 Ogimas Street and is desenbed as: RUTLAND TWP. LOT 146-147 ALGONQUIN LAKE RESORT PROPER­ TIES UNIT 2. To act upon a request of Jon Raymond. The applicant is requesting a variance of nine (9) feel to allow for a fifty-seven (57) feet easement for access to the rear portion ol the proper­ ty. Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance requires 66 feet road frontage This property ts located at 1524 Cooley Dnve and is desenbed as: RUTLAND CHARTER TWP W 40.33 A OF NW FRL 1/4 SEC 5-3-9, EX THE N 25 ACRES THEREOF. ALSO EX E 29 RDS OF THE S 28 RDS OF THE W 1/2 OF W 1/2 OF NW 1/4 SEC 5. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the above requests, either verbally or m writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above time and place The applications for the above requests are available for inspection at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, Mondays and Thursdays. 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m Upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public hearing to individuals with (Us­ abilities Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 SECTION II SECTION 111 The Annuity or Pension Plans created, established and contracted tor under this Ordinance shal cover each person within the folow­ ing classes of Officers and Employees: - Al Members ol the Township Board - Al Township Employees who are employed for more than thirty (30) hours per week. SECTION IV Rutland Charter Township shall annually contribute 100% per cen­ tum of that portion of the premium or charges arising under such Annuity or Pension Contract for each person within the cL ss of Officers and Employees enumerated on SECTION III hereof. Such contributions xhall be secured from the General Fund oi the Township Each person within such class of Officers and Employees shall be responsible for the remainder of the premium or charges. Each Officer or Employee who is employed on the effective dale of the Annuity or Pension Plan shall be eligible for coverage on that day provided he or she then meets the following requirement: - Hts or her age (nearest birthday) is at least 18 years old. - Otherwise to be eiigfcie on the first policy anniversary on which he or she meets the requirement. Every Officer or Employee who becomes subsequently employed shall be eligible on the first policy anniversary on which he or she meets the following requirement: • His or her age (nearest birthday) is at least 18 years old. For purposes of determining when an Officer or Employee is eligi­ ble for Normal Retirement under the Plan, Normal Retirement age is 65 (not earlier than 55 nor later than 65) or. if later, completion of 10 (not more than 10) years ol participation in the plan For purposes of determining when an Officer or Employee is eligi­ ble for Earty Retirement under the Plan; early retirement is permit­ ted at any fime after attainment of age 55 (not earlier than 55) Any person desiring not to be so covered under the Pian. shall give written notice to the Township Clerk that ha or she desires not to be covered, and if the notice « received before the person has become covered under the contract, he or she shall not be covered there­ under. ff the notice is received after the individual has become cov­ ered. his coverage under the contract shall cease as provided for in ths contract SECTION V Each person so covered under the Annuity or Pension Plan shall have a vested right or interest tn such plan, with the followtng requirements: • Elected Officials: zero (0) months from the date the plan becomes effective for such person. • Township Employees: twelve (12) months from the date the plan becomes effective for such person. SECTION VI Rutland Charter Township hereby ratifies and confirms the validity of any Annuity or Pension Plan in existence on the effective date of this Ordinance SECTION VII This Ordinance shall take effect on the date of rts publication All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances m conflict herewith are hereby repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE tnat sa>d Ord.nance wMI be considered for adoption by the Township Board at their regular meeting to be held on September 13. 2000. commencing at 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2481 HEATH ROAD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 31.2000 COURT NEWS: A 34-ycar-old Hastings man accused of giving cocaine to a 17-year-old girl and then raping her April 2 in Hastings pleaded not guilty to the charges in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday. Timmy Rosenberg is charged with one count of first degree criminal sexual conduct, causing personal injury to the victim by using force or coercion. If convicted, he could face a maxi­ mum penalty of life in prison. Rosenberg, charged as a habitual of- fender, also pleaded not guilty to one count of delivering less than 50 grams of cocaine to a minor and one count of fur­ nishing alcohol to a minor. A pre-trial hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 14 at 8:15 a.m. Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Help Wanted Help II (int((I CARPENTER/HELPERS - to 15/hr ♦ great benefits. Many needed. Training now plus all apprenticeships starting. 517­ 886-5445 T.D.C.____________ CLERICAL - PARTTIME 30 hrs.. Mon.-Fri., must have good phone skills, and work well with the public. Pick up appli­ cation or send resume to Met­ ropolitan Title Co., 629 W. State SL, Suite 202, located on the 2nd floor of the Main Street Bank Bldg._________________ SCHOOL JOBS - many types. Need ASAP. All permanent. Many training now. 517-886­ 5445 T.D.C. JOURNEYMAN MACHINE REPAIR: TheTyden Seal Com­ pany. Inc., a leading manufac­ turer of cargo seals has an imme­ diate opening for experienced joumeyperson machine repair mechanics. The applicant should be able to: •Perform routine me­ chanical maintenance repairs or revisions on plant machinery and manufacturinfrequipment. •Per­ form preventative maintenance to plant machinery and manu­ facturing equipment. ‘Move, re­ locate. install and make alter­ ations or revisions on plant ma­ chinery and manufacturing. This position requires either a depart­ ment of labor Journeyman's card for the trade or an individual who has served a bona-fide ap­ prenticeship plus four yean of on job experience or an indi­ vidual who has eight years of practical experience. Proof of applicant's qualifications must be verified prior to hire. If se­ lected. you will enjoy an excel­ lent compensation and benefit package. Please write indicating your background and wage his­ tory, in confidence to. The Tyden Seal Company, Inc., 210 North Industrial Park Road, Hastings, MI. 49058. Atten­ tion: Human Resources. EOE/ M/F/D._____________________ THE VIKING CORPORA­ TION, a leading manufacturer of fire protection equipment has immediate openings for experi­ enced journey person machine repair mechanics for the second and third shifts. •Perform rou­ tine mechanical maintenance re­ pairs or revisions on plant ma­ chinery and manufacturing equipment. ’Perform preventa­ tive maintenance to plant ma­ chinery and manufacturing equipment. ’Move, relocate, in­ stall and make alterations or re­ visions on plant machinery and manufacturing equipment This Elion requires either a state of higan's journeyman's card for the trade or an individual who has .erved a bona-fide ap­ prenticeship plus four years of on job experience or ar. indi­ vidual who has eight yean of practical experience. Proof of applicant’s qualifications must tc verified prior to hire. If se­ lected. you'll enjoy an excellent compensation and benefit pack­ age. Please write indicating your background and wage history, in confidence to. The Viking Cor­ poration. 210 North Industrial Park Drive. Hastings. MI 49058. Attention. Human Resources. EOE/M/F/D DRIVER- additional CDL A drivers needed. Looking for de­ pendable service onented per­ son with chauffeurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A license. Full-time, part­ time. benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hir­ ing for night/weekends. 248­ 7729. FACTORY/L1NE ASSEM­ BLY - 14/hr. + great benefits. Will train. Permanent positions. 517-886-5445, T.D.C.________ CITY EXPRESS DRIVERS to 600/wk * great full benefits. Many training now. All perma­ nent. 401k. Start now. 517-886 5445. T.D.C. TELEPHONE OPERATOR to 10/hr. - great phone voice. All shifts needed. Will train. 517­ 886-5445. T.D.C.____________ SALES OPPORTUNITY! Well above average income ($60 thousand possible). Areas fastest growing housing mar­ ket, needs q ualitv people. Must be motivated! Call (616)-945­ 0000 or 1-888-538-8900 or you can fax a copy of your resume to (616J-945-0455.__________ RN & LPN: 3rd shift position available. Apply in person al Tendercare Hastings, 240 E. North St., Hastings. Ml. 49058. HELP WANTED: Full time Receptionist at Hastings law of­ fice. Computer and typing expe­ rience necessary. Call 616-945­ 3495 for more information. Mtsccllant otis GUITAR/BASS LESSONS and minor instrument repair. For appt, call 616-962-2131. ( ominunif\ \otice HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We can help! Deb' consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Allied Mortgage Capital Corp 1-800- ( a rd Oj Thanks THANKS SO MUCH TO HASTINGS Public Library and City Hall employees for the me­ morial to Dane! Hawbakers mother / or Rent NEW OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE at Southside Plaza in Hastings. 1300 to 5400 sq. ft. available. $7.85 per sq. ft. triple net. Pandl Development. 945­ 5073. STILL RENTING? Let us help you with your dream home and the down payment. Call toll free 877-665-7324. Better Choice homes_____________________ FOR RENT: 2 bedroom in the country, large yard. $490 + utili­ ties. 623-8743_______________ DELUXE APARTMENT: in Hastings. 2 bedrooms, electric garage opener, porch, storage space, dishwasher, ref., stove, landlord pays heat and water $600 per month. 948-4167. .Sational \ds DRIVER CAREER: WEST MICHIGAN C.D.L. Track Driving School. *2-Week Pro­ gram ‘Day. Evening & Week­ end classes •Placement Assis­ tance ‘Financing as low as $30/ mo. 888-550-4947.__________ HOME AND GARDEN PARTY expanding in your area. Join the fastest growing direct sales company in America. 30% 40% commissions. Grand floor opportunity. Setyouruwnhours Call 877-803-0130.__________ CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: This position is responsible for main­ taining communication with cli­ ent base through telephone con­ tacts. quality control, site visits, assisting in maintaining current business as well as developing new business through the sales process. Priority consideration will be given to applicants who meet the following requirements: 2yrs' riness experience in custor xrvice with some sales *’ jre. proven ability to identi. j problems/ provide solutions, strong written/ verba) communi­ cation skills, excellent organiza­ tional and time management skills. Competitive wage and benefit package. Computer ex­ perience required, some post sec­ ondary education recommended. Industrial knowledge a plus. Please send resume and wage requirements to: Ad 8114 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml. 49058.________ HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed. Call 1-800-440­ 1570 Ext#5O85 24hrs.________ LIVE IN MAN AG ER: Adult Foster Care. Beautiful home, good pay. good living. Women residents only. Looking for ma­ ture. Christian female no chil­ dren please For more informa­ tion call 616-964-6132 between I0:00am-4:00pm only. READERS: SINCE MANY ADS ARE FROM OUTSIDE THE LOCAL AREA, PLEASE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUYING BEFORE SENDING MONEY. / or Sale Auto 1998 BLACK PONTIAC GRAND AM GT: 1 owner, in excellent condition inside & out. Power seats & windows. Char­ coal colored interior. Factory installed sunroof - CD player. $11.200. Call 616-891-7874 for more information. CHEVY TRUCK 4 wheel drive, short bed, 1964. Has 5,000 miles on new transmis­ sion. Looks and runs good. $5,800. or best offer. Phone 616-945-4505.______________ FOR SALE 1994 Plymouth Voyager Sta-wagon, extended top & wheelchair ramp. $5,000. Flyer - Electric heavy duty handicap cart used 1 year. $1J00. Phone 616-948-2068, call after 6:00pm. / or Sale CHERRY WOOD TABLE, 42" round, one 18" leaf & 3 chairs; fraitwood coffee table 50“ long; Kirby vacuum with attachments & shampoo kit; white resin fur­ niture including 25" round table & 2 chairs; also 2 patio chairs & small table Call 616-642-0984 Lost \ nd Round LOST: 11 MONTH OLD Shih-Tzu puppy, August 25th, Cook & Hall Road area, Hastings. Childrens' pet, navy blue collar, call 616-948-2331. Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: 807 Barber Road, Hastings. August 31st, September 1st & 2nd. 8:30am6:00pm Dishes, lamps and lots of rnisc. Real I.state NEED A NEW 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH HOME butdon'thave enough for a down payment. Let us help. Call toll free 877-665­ 7324. Better Choice Homes. END OF SUMMER CLEAR­ ANCE SALE. 6 homes left. Reduced $3000-58000. Call loll free. 877-665-7324. Better Choice Homes. KALASKA COUNTY: 6.69 Beautiful Wooded Acres ad­ joining State Land. Short drive to Torch Lake. State ORV trail in the immediate area. I Deludes dri veway, and cleared site. Electric available. $26,900, $500 down, 5330/ino, 11% Land Contract Northern Land Company 1-800-968­ 3118 or www.northeralandco.com GENERAL HOME INSPEC­ TION: N.A.HJ. 810-7094. Lyle Burch, 945-5741. Rttsiness Services PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant. Call 945-9888._______ WATER GARDENING: Wa­ ter Lilies & Lotus, Aquatic plants. Goldfish & Koi, liners, pumps, filters. Apol's Landscaping Co.. 9340 Kalamazoo. Caledonia. 616-698-1030. Open M-F 9:00am-5:30pm; Sat. 9:00am2:00pm____________________ GET YOUR DUCTWORK cleaned before healing season. Can 616-262-7041 or 616-262­ 7042.______________________ PIANO INSTRUCTION all ages, beginners - advanced. 616-945-0618,616-443-5454 HOUSE PLANT CARE SPE­ CIALIST: 30 years experi­ ence. Call 945-9712 A ask for Mary. HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: “LOW RATES'. HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES!! CALL 616-948­ 4093. STUMPGRINDING Best rate around. Fully insured. Call 616-765-3450. Alohih Homes SUMMER SIZZLER SALE$5,000off select lot models. Call New Tradition Homes at (616)­ 945-0000 or 1-888-538-8900 24X40, 1974 doublewide, $8,900. Call New Tradition Homes at 1-888-538-8900 or f616)-945-0000 REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer, 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604. FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS. We represent several banks, they arc eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800-672-9604, • William David Boykin. 19, of Hast­ ings, pleaded guilty to breaking and en­ tering the MC Supply Store and stealing a motorcycle and Al & Pete's Sport Shop and taking a number of firearms on June 7 in Hastings. Boykin could be sent to prison for a maximum of 10 years when he is sen­ tenced on the conviction Sept. 21. • Richard Mexico, 29, of Battle Creek, withdrew his guilty plea to probation vio­ lation when Judge James Fisher ex­ ceeded the plea agreement by sentenc­ ing Mexico to three lu 10 years in prison. "The prosecutor's recommendation is not binding on a judge at the time of sen­ tencing," Fisher told Mexico. "Given your background. I don't think (two to 10 years) is a fair resolution of your case for the people of the Stale of Michigan." Mexico was sentenced in 1998 to spend one year in the Barry County jail with credit for 124 days served on his conviction of one count of receiving and concealing stolen property worth more than $100 and of being a habitual of­ fender. Mexico, represented then by Gordon Shane McNeill, originally was charged with breaking into a home on M-66 in Assyria Township July 11 and stealing several exotic birds, electronic equip­ ment and dirt bikes. But a charge of second degree home invasion and two other charges of receiv­ ing and concealing were dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea on the lesser charge. In court Thursday, McNeill noted that additional charges of fleeing and eluding and driving on a suspended license have been dismissed and that Mexico had tendered his guilty plea on the probation violation with the understanding he would receive no more than two to 10 years in prison. "This is the first probation violation for which he's been charged." said McNeill. "He’s asking for a tether." Mexico allegedly violated probation by failing to report Io his probation offi­ cers. "You received a huge break the first time around," said Fisher to Mexico. "Your plea agreement kept you out of prison. Certainly the long criminal his­ tory you've accumulated at a young age sort of earned you that sentence. "I'm not surprised probation is an utter failure for you." said Fisher. "It’s not a good use of resources." Fisher then announced the sentence and Mexico withdrew his guilty plea and asked for a new attorney. Attorney David Gilbert was appointed to represent Mexico at a probation viola­ tion hearing set for Aug. 31. • Fred Alaniz, 42, of Delton, pleaded guilty to violating his probation for the second time this year by contacting his ex-girlfriend on July 21. Alaniz told Judge James Fisher Thurs­ day that "the call was a mistake," he said. "I dialed the number and once she answered the phone, I hung up the phone." Alaniz is serving probation on a 1999 drunk driving conviction. He could be sent to prison for five years when he is sentenced at a date not yet scheduled. "This is the second time we have been here with this," said Fisher to Alaniz. "Either you leave her alone or I'm going to send you to prison. I thought I told you that the last time you were here." "Yes, you did, your honor, it was an honest mistake,” Alaniz said. Fisher directed the probation depart­ ment to contact the victim and obtain her version of the incident before sen­ tencing. court. Court news 9/9/99 McPherson originally was charged with embezzling up to $20,000 from the South End Party Store in Nashville be­ tween January and May of last year and could have been sentenced to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. McPherson pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of "breaking and entering without breaking with intent," according to a $26 J00 BUYS YOU A 3 BED­ ROOM 2 BATH HOME. With a payment of $270 per month Call toll free 877-665-7324. court sentencing document. She was then sentenced one year ago to six months in jail with credit for 10 days served, was ordered to pay $500 court costs and to spend the next five FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. years on probation. In court Thursday, McPherson to remain a ence for the subsequent other defendants would their convictions. According to preliminary reports, the child was found not breathing at 6 a.m. and rescue breathing and other life-saving efforts failed. An autopsy is being conducted at Michigan Forensics Laboratory in Grand Rapids, police said. Police declined to comment further regarding the investigation into the cause of the child's death. Also involved in the investigation is Child Protective Services and the Child Death Review Board. Man extradited on murder charge , FORT WAYNE, Indiana (J-Ad News Service and the Associated Press) - A former Hickory Comers man charged with killing a fellow militia member three-and-a-half years ago will be extradited to Michigan. A magistrate in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Friday ordered 29-year-old Paul Darland to return to face charges of open murder, conspiracy to commit open murder and using a firearm in a felony. Darland is accused of killing William M. Gleason because he thought Gleason was spying on him. Gleason's body was found in Hillsdale County's Camden Township in December 1996. Gleason was buried in a remote area used for paramilitary exercises by a group called the United States Militia At Large. Authorities say Gleason was shoveling a grave he did not believe was his own when he was shot in the back of the head. At his extradition hearing, Darland argued that the warrant for his arrest was invalid, a signature was forged on it and that evidence was destroyed. Indiana Deputy Attorney General Greg Ullrich says those issues should be raised in a Michigan court, not in Indiana. Alien County Superior Court Magistrate Jeff Gulley agreed. While on the lam from authorities shortly after the murder. Darland was thought to be hiding out at his parents' Hickory Comers home. Police surrounded the home and the Michigan Stale Police Emergency Support Team was called in. but Dailand had apparently escaped. An alleged accomplice. John Maurice Stephenson, was arrested shortly after the murder while Darland remained at large. Tools stolen from workshop JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A large amount of power tools and hand tools turned up missing from a workshop in the 10000 block of North Avenue Aug. 23, according to a report by die Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Among the missing tools are f ee staple guns, three impact guns, roofing guns and a saw zall, said Trooper Sanora Larsen. The incident remains under investigation. Man under arrest fights with police HASTINGS - One officer was hurt as he and three others were taken to the ground by a man resisting arrest for suspected drunk driving early Saturday, according to a report by the Hastings City Police Department. The man, who has not yet been arraigned, was first spotted in a parked vehicle on Court Street near Jefferson Street apparently arguing with a woman standing outside the truck at 1:45 un As police activated the overhead emergency lights, the man began to drive the truck, then stopped and identified himself upon request. The man told police he was arguing with the woman because he felt she was loo drunk to walk home from the Old Towne Tavern where the man admitted he had drank six or seven beers. "As he stepped out of the vehicle, he became agitated and said, 'why are you doing this to meT* Sgt. Jeff Pratt reported. The 24-year-old man continued to argue with Pratt and Officer Cleon Brown, refusing to take a preliminary breath test for alcohol. When he was told he was under arrest, he pulled away and both officers, with help from officers Dennis Lajcak and Josh Sensiba, tried to subdue the man. The struggle went to the police cruiser and then to the ground, where he was still unable to handcuff the man, Pratt reported. After finally being taken to jail for suspected drunk driving and resisting arrest, the mar. reportedly yelled and kicked the back window of the patrol car, and then told Pratt that "I will find you off duty and kill you." "(He) warned me several times he would find me off duty," Pratt reported. The 25-year-old woman, who struck officer Sensiba in the head several times during the scuffle, also was arrested for resisting police. Sewer code violation lands man in jail HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - A man accused of failing to have his sewage disposal system inspected and certified by the Barry-Eaton Health Deputment health officer was arrested by the Barry County ShcrifTs Department and jailed Aug. 7, according to a police report. Clarence Couts, 51. of East Center Road was charged by the Barry County Prosecutor’s office with one misdemeanor count of failing to comply with the sanitary code of Barry County, Article 4, Section X. Health officer James Rutherford was not available for comment on the matter Wednesday but according to Barry County 56B District Court, Couts is scheduled for a pretrial hearing on the charge Sept. 5 at 9:30 a.m. If found guilty, he could be ordered to spend a maximum of six months in jail. Drunk driver crashes, faces charges JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A Bellevue man driving with a blood alcohol content of .19-percent, nearly twice the legal limit, escaped injury when he crashed his car on Waubascon Road near Mud Lake Road Aug. 20. According to the Barry County Sheriffs Department, the 43-year-old man was traveling too fast northbound on Waubascon Road when he attempted to make a right turn onto Mud Lake Road, over reacted and lost control of the vehicle. • Shawn McPherson. 29, of Battle Creek, pleaded guilty to violating her probation by failing to complete sub­ stance abuse treatment as ordered by the ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604,__________________ ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. Baby's death probed by troopers HASTINGS - The early Saturday death of a 6-month-old infant at a Barber Road home is being investigated by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. In other court business Thursday: Banner CLASSIFIEDS POLICE BEAT: Fisher directed part of the audi­ hour to see how be sentenced on » The car ran off the roadway to the left, struck a ditch and rolled over. The man, who was wearing a scat belt, claimed he was serving to avoid another vehicle when the crash occurred. A charge for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol is pending. Drunken man avoids harm in crash HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - A Hastings man with a .17-percent blood alcohol content escaped injury early Saturday when the vehicle he was driving on North M­ 37 ran off the roadway, hit an embankment and went airborne. The 22-year-old man. who has not been arraigned on the drunk driving charge, told police he was northbound on M-37 at 2:30 a.m. when the crash occurred. He was wearing a seat belt and refused treatment for injuries at the scene. Barlow Lake residents are theft victims YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ■ Three Barlow Lake boat owners are the victims of fishing tackle larcenies believed to have occurred late Monday or early Tuesday, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Trooper Ray Volosky reported that a 12-voll trolling motor, a depth finder, a number of fishing poles, tackle boxes and tackle were taken from three different boats connected to private docks on the lake off Payne Lake Road. Volosky noted that Barlow Lake is a private lake with no public access and that the incidents remain under investigation. �POLICE BEAT, continued... Man arrested for chasing with car IRVING TOWNSHIP - A 35-ycar-old Middleville man has been charged with two counts of felony assault with a dangerous weapon after allegedly trying to ram his wife's car on several Barry County roads Aug. 23. According to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Office, Phillip John Rinc allegedly found his wife at a domestic violence shelter and claimed their son was in a serious accident to allegedly lure her to their home. When the woman arrived with a friend. Rinc allegedly became angry and the two women fled the scene telling police "it was an obvious setup." “She fell he wanted to harm her,” deputies reported. Rine allegedly tried to use his vehicle to strike her car head on and run her off of Grange Road, Sisson Road and North Broadway at speeds of 60 to 65 mph before the women were able to flee the area unharmed. Rine was arraigned on the charges and a $5,006, 10-pcrccnl bond was set. A pre-exam hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 6 at 8:30 a.m. COUNCIL, cont. from page 5 to the same standards as local businesses and residents. • Awarded bids for goods and services, including the low bid of S2O.75O (with trade-in of the 1990 GMC pickup) from Bill Seif Chevrolet for a 6.400-lb. year 2001 GVW truck; the low bid of $16,720 COURT N€WS from Seif for a 6,2OO-lb. GVW truck, but decided to keep the current 1989 Ford Ranger; ’.he low bid of $9,780 from Wolverine Paving for bituminous asphalt on South Jefferson Street; and the low bid of $9,580 from Quality Roofing and Construction for industrial incubator roof • Brenda Campbell, 29, of Delton, was sentenced to six months in jail with credit for 19 days served on her convic­ replacement. The council decided to rebid for tile and carpel replacement at the incubator. tion of probation violation. According to Campbell's probation agent, Campbell continues to test posi­ • Approved a four-month lease agree­ ment for $1,012 with Turn-Key Tooling Solutions, from Sept. I to Dec. 31, the tive for marijuana. But Campbell was charged with two counts of probation violation for failing incubator's newest tenant. • Heard a presentation about the Nov. 7 millage proposal for Thornapple Manor from representatives from the nursing fa­ to report on two occasions. Campbell originally was charged with attempted murder for trying to set fire to cility's board of directors. Chairwoman Jan Geiger, Administrator Lynn Summerfeld. Assistant Administrator Jim DeY­ oung and accountant Pat Horan. Horan said, "I work with a number of county-owned nursing homes around the state... I hope you arc aware of what an outstanding facility Thornapple Manor is." Horan said that 90 percent of Thomap­ ple Manor's clients are from Barry County. He added that only 35 other counties in Michigan have publicly- owned nursing centers, and of that num­ ber only four have not had to seek finan­ cial help from the public. Horan said that there arc more than 400 nursing facilities in the slate that are for profit, which generally have poorer patient-staff ratios and aren't accountable to the public. • Approved a request from residents in the 400 block of East South Street to close it for a block party Saturday, Sept. 9, from 3 to 9:30 p.m. • Heard Mayor Frank Campbell read a proclamation honoring the Daughters of the American Revolution and Constitu­ tion Week Sept. 17-23. Several area DAR representatives were on hand for the ceremony. A Department of Public Works crew repairs the guard rail destroyed by the patrol car crash. An unknown subject is responsible for the sign at left. CRASH, cont. from page 1 policies but there is no policy to say 'you won't go x miles per hour,"' he said. "But we do have policies regarding speed based on the need to exceed the speed limit. They have to consider the need, the weather conditions, pedestrian traf­ fic. the time of day and lighting condi­ tions." He added that officers are often told that "it doesn't matter what the emer­ gency is, you're not going to be able to help if you don't get there. Occasionally, an occupied mobile home two years ago. "I'm sorry you didn't take advantage of the opportunities you were given," said Fisher. "This offense was very serious, you could have killed some people by setting fire to this mobile home. The fact some of the guys don't get there." Sarver said the gas odor reported by Pratt turned out to be a routine release of scene. Whether any disciplinary measures will be considered, Sarver could not say. "I think anything like that would be premature since the investigation is not stance." Fisher told Campbell that he hopes she realizes while in jail that drugs are not doing her "any good." She will be unsuc­ cessfully discharged from probation when because an • Edward Partridge, 69, of Middleville, had his case adjourned for two weeks while he awaits a hearing on a Kent accident report was Give someone who’s moved awav. a GIFT to "keep them in touch" with their hometown. A BANNER subscription. Call 945-9554. 51.000 Sign-on Bonus for £xp Company Drivers ’""‘(gTH PROFESSIONALS! Benefits We ve got ALL the Bells & Whistles' not available. In an unrelated matter. Deputy Chief Owner Operators Glatt Bloc* Window* Salat 83C New Window Wei. s Mike Leedy confirmed that his depart­ County criminal matter. Partridge, currently in the Kent County Jail, is charged in Barry County with two counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct with two girls under the ages of 13 between Jan. 1, 1997 and May 30, 2000 in Thomapple Township. A pre-trial conference is set for Sept. 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Beech Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patrick A. Kennedy and Kathy S Kennedy, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Crestar Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 1. 1999. and recorded co July 21. 1999 in Document No. 1032790. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the BankOne. National Association, as Trustee t/k/a First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated July 29. 1999. which was recorded on December 20. 1999. in Document No. 1039349, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SIX THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY AND 76/100 dollars ($96,620 76). including interest at 9 750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pm., on September 21. 2000 Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 21. Middleville Downs Addition No 1. according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 5 of plats, on Page 4. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date o' such sale Dated August 10. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593 1305 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200012133 Panthers (9/7) Also at the meeting, the board ap­ proved purchasing $2,713 worth of com­ puter hardware from Consolidated Enter­ prises of Bedford Road and $4,590 of software from BS&A of Lansing. The computer technology will allow the township to upgrade the assessor's and treasurer's computers. Driver BASEMENT complete," he sa:d. The cruiser is believed to be a total loss and it is not known whether alcohol was a factor in the cause of the crash she is released. LEGAL NOTICE Hastings Library Board of Direct irs. natural gas from a Consumers Energy valve in the vicinity of the accident that you weren’t thinking clearly was caused by your use of controlled sub­ Advertise in the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS! Call 945-9554 TOWNSHIP, continued from page 4 with the city of Hastings which will pro­ vide the city with 1.6 mills annually for 10 years for library service for township residents. The contract ends years of wrangling between the township and city over library services which had township residents going to Freeport to use its li­ brary. The 1.6 mills recently was ap­ proved by township voters. The board also voted to recommend that township resident Kim Domke be appointed to the St., Charlotte, Ml 48813, Fax 543-0378. Red Tab Denim Jeans $29.99 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Notice of Budget Hearing A public heanng on the proposed Year 2001 budget for the General Fund will be held at the township hall. 885 River Road. Hastings. Ml 49058. on September 12. 2000. at 7:30 p.m. Regularly $35 The property tax rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be discussed at this hearing. Giiks A copy of the budget will be available for inspection after September 1 at the township hall. 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August 31.2000 filed a motion to withdraw the offer and Cop may stand trial for home invasion reinstate the home invasion charge. Kuzava said in May that there are two other, unsolved crimes for which Johnson is a suspect. "Mr. Johnson has not fully cooperated or been truthful to satisfy the agreement." said Prosecutor Dale Crowley. "I looked at the transcript of the plea agreement," said Fisher to Crowley. "I did not sec where it stated that it was neces­ sary for him to pass the polygraph to take advantage of the plea agreement, so there is no basis to withdraw." Citing a breakdown in communication, retained defense attorney Gordon Shane McNeill also filed a motion to withdraw as Johnson's lawyer, which Fisher denied. Johnson's case has been delayed partly because Johnson suffered multiple broken bones May 30 when he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle in Manistee, where he was slaying with his parents. McNeil) told the court that Johnson has been undergoing physical and occupa­ tional therapy three to five times a week, that he has screws in his knee, elbow and pelvis and that "his 18-monlh prognosis is to return to maximum ability." Paxton told the court Thursday that Johnson's crime goes "way beyond break­ covered Johnson allegedly stealing items by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer When Terry Johnson learned he was go­ ing to prison for five to 10 years for from their home. He is also suspected of breaking into their vehicle and a nearby semi-truck in the 3:15 a.m. incident, which also in­ volved a struggle with Nashville police breaking and entering, the former Nashville police officer and Eaton county sheriffs deputy withdrew his guilty plea Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court. Johnson could now stand trial on the more serious charge of first degree home invasion, and if convicted, could be sen­ tenced to a maximum of 20 years in prison and/or pay a $5,000 fine now that his plea bargain to no more than on year officer William Gutschke. Johnson was allowed to plead guilty to breaking and entering, a 10-year felony, and to assault with a dangerous weapon (pepper spray) in exchange for no more than one year in jail and the dropping of the remaining five charges. Those charges included first degree home invasion, two misdemeanor charges in jail is off. According to the Barry County Prose­ cutor's office, Johnson will face the orig­ inal seven charges against him for al­ legedly breaking into the home of a sleep­ ing Nashville family April 20 and subse­ quently fighting with the father, biting him and spraying him and a Nashville po­ of breaking and entering a vehicle, an­ other high court misdemeanor of using a self-defense spray device and a misde­ meanor charge of assault and battery. "I felt like we were being cheated," said victim Kathy Paxton about the plea agreement. “I felt he was getting special treatment because he was a police offi­ lice officer with pepper spray. "The charge to which he pled was a crime against property when in reality, cer." As part of the deal, Johnson agreed to cooperate with Michigan State Police in clearing up any other criminal activity he may have been involved in, with the stipulation that he not be charged with any crimes to which he confesses. But when Johnson failed a polygraph (lie detector) test and allegedly told police "I'll sign anything you want as long as I get my plea agreement," Barry County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava what he did was a crime against a per­ son," said Judge James Fisher, "and the (sentencing) guidelines don't measure the impact on society of a police officer committing such a reprehensible act." Johnson, 28, registered a .14-percent bodily alcohol content the morning of the incident in which the homeowner. Ray­ mond Whitaker, was awakened by his partner, Kathy Paxton, and the pair dis­ ing and entering," she said. "My three children watched their father be attacked by him," she said. "They have nightmares and my daughter is afraid to go into her own room by herself. "The plea agreement is horrendous," she said. "To me, aside from the financial cost, my children have emotional scars from this and Lord knows how long it's going to last." Fisher told Paxton that the sentencing Terry Johnson, charged with breaking into a Nashville familys home while employed as an Eaton County St rtfs Deputy April 20. will now lace a home invasion charge. He is pictured here (In wheelchair) leaving court Thursday Johnson is expected to fully recover from being struck by a car while ridino a bike May 30 in Manistee. guideline range for a breaking and enter­ ing conviction is five to 23 months. "My children's emotional scars will last al least 23 months so I think he should spend 23 months,” Paxton replied. Johnson has accepted responsibility for the crime and expressed remorse, said McNeill, and Johnson told the court he will follow probation "by the letter of the law." - ATTENTION GM EMPLOYEES - GMC 2000 GMC JIMMY 4X4 DIAMOND EDITION WITH SUNROOF, 8 WAY POWER HEATED SEATS, DELUXE CON­ SOLE, ONSTAR SYSTEM. WAS $35,760 Do one thing. Do it well.™ -$27,805* 2000 0MC SIERRA 4X4 A» V-6. 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Compounding the matter, said Fisher, "is that it was done by a police officer en­ trusted by the public with the highest de­ gree of trust." "These are people we all depend on to protect us from the criminals," Fisher continued. "I can't think of a more upset­ ting situation than to see a police officer engaged in this conduct” Fisher explained that he crafted a sen­ tence using the offense variable scoring formula based on the actual crime "that is, a crime against a person and the treat­ ment is more severe." Fisher said he scored Johnson high on the offense variable relating to possessing a weapon "due to the fact that the defen­ dant possessed a weapon, mace, which I gather was given to him as a police offi­ 2000 SONOMA EXTENDED CAB POWER WIDOWS & LOCKS. AM. ALUMINUM WHEELS 1 MORE. WAS $19,474 "I want to extremely apologize to the victims," said Johnson, who was taken into court in a wheelchair and used a walker to take his seat at the defendant's table. "I understand my position in the Tue, Thu&Fri 8-5 cer to protect members of the public. "In this event." Fisher continued, "he sprayed Ms. Paxton's husband." Fisher said he also gave Johnson a high offense variable for psychological injury to the victims "with respect to the chil­ dren" and "the parents themselves." Fisher pointed out that Johnson has a prior record without disclosing any details and gave him a high offense variable on that issue as well. The total points equated to a sentencing range of 36 to 60 months "which I think is more reasonable." But "substantial and compelling rea­ sons" prompted him to exceed that guide­ ■ Dreisbach CUSTOMERS /_/ z ALLOFOUIR PRE-OWNED VEHICLES ARE MKClODMVn VCKIITICU BY GM MASTER TECHNICIANS! , • Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 128 North Msoscan Vb*m Michigan 49058 A xixy Cp&U MM™' "Where Exceeding Your Expectations is a Family Tradition." line range, he said. "The guidelines don't measure the im­ pact on society of a police officer com­ mitting such a reprehensible act," Fisher said. "You may say, Mr. Johnson, as other public officials who have been in trouble have said, that 'everybody lies, everybody cheats, everybody steals. "I don't believe that, Mr. Johnson," the judge continued. "I believe most public officials don't lie, cheat and steal and mostly that applies to virtually every po­ lice officer." Fisher added that "I don't see how a democratic society can survive other­ 05 FORD EXPLORER XLT 92 OLDS 98 E UTE 4X4. LOW LOW KES. UK HEW H t OUT I 113,995 WHITE. RED LEATHER. 3800 V-6. EXCELLENT CARE ® -,*6,995 93 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 *6. 5SP. SPORT PKG. NEW TUES. SHARP! *4,995 I wise." With that. Fisher announced his intent to send Johnson to prison for five to 10 years but advised him of his right to withdraw his guilty plea because he had exceeded the plea bargain's sentencing agreement. 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"I don't believe he *1 sorry." � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-09-07.pdf 898c4d90d8f35d0993efae4b11337f50 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC UBBMr U1J CHURCH ST MOTHS MOM MU Demoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HAb 1 iinGS DANNER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2000 VOLUME U7, NO. 36 PRICE 5(7 Community center vote is Monday by Mary McDonough Staff Writer A Lincoln portrait Gerald Bestrom of Hastings filled Herald Classic Memorial Park in Woodland with the unique sounds of 'saw* music during Woodland's Labor Day Homecoming Weekend. Bestrom, who portrays Abraham Lincoln for various audiences, drew a violin bow across the side of a metal saw to play songs like ’Amazing Grace.* Voters in the Hastings School District will be asked in a special election Sept. 11 to approve the borrowing by the district of $13,890,000 to pay for a new Community Center to be built behind Hastings High School. The borrowing will be done via the sale of bonds. Ballot language asks that voters allow the school system to borrow the money for the purpose of Hcrecting, furnishing and equipping a community recreation and edu­ cation facility, developing and improving the site, and relocating and improving out­ door physical education facilities.'* Hastings School Superintendent Carl Schoessel said legal requirements dictated that the facility be called a "community recreation and education facility," but the wording refers to the more commonly used community center." Legal requirements also made it neces­ sary to list what the millage will be in the first year if the ballot issue is passed, and what the average annual millage rate would be. The bonds are expected to be outstand­ ing for 26 years, with an estimated 1.96 mills ($1.96 for each $1,000 of taxable valuation) levied the first year, and an an­ nual average levy of 1.85 mills, or $1.85 for each $1,000 of taxable value. Schoessel emphasized that only one millage is being asked, not two. Voters will cast their bal­ lots at Hastings Middle Schoo) or Pleasanlview Elementary. If the millage passes, plans are to construct a brick and glass two-story, 75,000-square-foot building. The facility will look like a one-story building as peo­ ple drive in, according to Dr. James Atkinson, leader of a group of citizens who put together the community center pro­ posal, but will have two stories in back overlooking a "beautiful natural area." A swimming complex will include two pools. One, with six to eight lanes and a diving well, will be used for competitive swimming by Hastings students. The other, a "family natatorium," will be used by families and will have graduated depths, slides, and fountains — "fun stuff for all ages," Atkinson said. Both pools were nec­ essary to ensure that both students and the general community would have enough pool access, Atkinson said. The swimming complex "will allow the school to have sw imming programs for K12 physical education classes. Every child in Hastings will know how to swim." * Atkinson said. The center will also inclode a large area set aside for a day care center, a fitness facility with indoor walking track, an arts and crafts room, a gymnasium, community meeting rooms, a 200-seat dining room with stage and kitchen area, office space for the YMCA and COA, a senior citizen lounge, family locker rooms, a woodwork­ ing shop, a climbing wall, a computer lab and a teen center. Also possible is inclu­ sion of a racquetball court and area for the school district's preschool program, the B4s. Atkinson said plans for exactly wliat the See ELECTION, page 3 Area farmers join ‘White River Day’ * by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Tuesday was "White River Day," and Larry Breariey and his son Nathan joined a few other Lakewood area dairy farmers and hundreds across the nation in a Labor Day milk-price protest. Dairy fanners nationwide dumped more than 20 million gallons of milk. Brearley’s part was 20,000 pounds, or a day's milking, from his 170-cow herd (100 pounds of milk is 11.62 gallons). He said some of the Lakewood area milk was processed for distribution at food pantries. There were TV news crews from Grand Rapids. Lansing and Kalamazoo and reporters from many “The American consumer is being gouged at the retail level due to corporate greed and the dairy farmers are forced to pro­ duce milk below their cost of production and are losing their livelihoods/ - “Mllkstrike.com” web page A tanker truck loaded with fresh milk pulls up to the manure pit on Brearley’s Lake Odessa farm and opens the hoses. The fresh milk cascades onto the fresh manure as a protest to the low milk prices dairy farmers are getting paid. "We don't figure to get rich, he said, "just let us break newspapers to document the event on llie Breariey farm. With a feeble cheer from friends and family, a tanker truck loaded with milk backed up to the manure pit and the hoses were opened. It was a curious sight to see the fresh white milk cascade onto the fresh manure. The dumped milk mixed with the manure forming a chocolate-looking concoction. The farmers dumped a day's milk in protest of low prices they are getting for the commodity. According to Breariey. dairy farmers were getting paid $9.06 per hundred pounds of milk as of last January. The price has risen slightly to $10.66. but not enough to cover production costs, which he said are $12.50 per hundred pounds at his dairy. He said area farmers are getting paid only half of what they were last year, while retail prices in the stores remain the same. Breariey said he figures it is the processors, the bottlers and the retail stores who are making a profit on the milk. even.” While the price paid to the dairy farmer* decreases, their expenses increase. The farmers pay higher prices for feed, tractor parts, and. of course, fuel. Low milk prices has forced some farmers out of business. The land is sold to developers and the cows go off to the livestock auctions. Breariey said seven out of ten family farms in his area have had to shut down. The nation-wide "White River Day" protest put $14.50 as an emergency floor price on all milk with a cap on government purchases at 3 percent of domestic use. Quoting from the web-page Milkstnke.com. "The American consumer is being gouged at the retail level due to corporate greed and the dairy farmers are forced to produce milk below their cost of production and are losing their livelihoods. Consumers and farmers can make a difference if we work together." Breariey compared the milk dumping to the Boston Tea Party. "We may lose some milk, but we will gain some respect in standing up for our rights," he said. "It is time to start fighting and show that we have a backbone." He also spoke about milk imports. He wondered why some countries are allowed to export their subsidized milk by-products to America which are then turned into cheese for the American consumer. It takes 100 pounds of milk to make 9.3 pounds of cheese. • Unlike many other industries, the American dairy farmer cannot set the price of the product. The processor and handlers determine the price paid to the farmer. Farmers in the U.S. also have to deal with the effects of "mother nature" — the weather and the reproduction and health aspects of the herd. "I'm not doing this for the money," Breariey said. "I want to save this farm for my son Nathan, his new son and the future generations. If we sell off all the family farms, the corporations will take over and milk will be a luxury for a few. Then what will we drink, soy milk?" �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 7. 2000 //tote... NEWS BRIEFS 'Kids Safe Day Shoot* planned Barry County Pheasants Forever will have their annual "Kids Safe Day Shoot" at the Barry County Conservation Club from I to 4 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 9. Trophies and prizes will be awarded and a light lunch will be served. A $15 entry fee will go to a oneyear "Ringneck" membership for each child. A parent or guardian must accom­ pany each child. For more information, call local Pheasants Forever chapter President Jim Decker at 765-8421. Legion leader is steak fry guest State Commander Kenneth Dittenber will be the special guest Tuesday, Sept. 12, for the local American Legion post's 55th annual "Commanders Steak Fry." Dittenber, of St. Charles, Mich., will install newly elected Post 45 Commander John Barnett, who is succeeding current Commander George Ulrich. Social hour will be at 6 p.m. and dinner will be at 7. Installation will follow. For dinner reservations, call 945­ 4973. 'Fun Day' set for Freeport Freeport will come alive Saturday Sept. 16, with its first annual "Freeport Fun Day/ ■ ■ • ix/Sbeafea-of a fantasising chicken barbecue by the Business Associa­ tion for new downtown Christmas lights has mushroomed into a full day of fun and community involve­ ment. There will be garage sales all day. co-ed slow-pitch softball games with teams made up of adults, children or families. The main street of town will be blocked off to regular traffic and lined with unique vehicles that will include cars, trucks and tractors. Freeport Historical Society mem­ bers will open their newly purchased building (Masonic Temple Building behind the post office) with a quilt show, old-fashioned checker games and other activities. The Community Center lawn will have arts, crafts and farmers' market items. Visitors also can take a relax­ ing horse and wagon ride to tour the Checsebrough Rake Factory, which has been in operation since 1872. Kids can enjoy the games that will be available near the community center. A bike parade with the local youth is scheduled for 2 p.m. and there will be a dunk tank. Lunch will be provided by Freeport United Brethren Church at the Community Center. Freeport Fire Department members will serve chicken meals at suppertimc. The Freeport Historical Society will be host for an ice cream social and dill pickles on a stick. There also will be sno-cones and other treats available all day. For more information about Fun Days, call Judy Jackson at 765-3100. Two churches plan pig roast A dual celebration is planned for Sunday, Sept. 10, for the 50th an­ niversary of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton and the 45th an­ niversary of Our Lady of Great Oak in Lacey. The two churches also share the same pastor. Father Richard Valls. I he event, to be held at St. Am­ brose. begins with an 11 a.m. Mass. A pig roast is set from 1 to 3 p.m. and the public is invited to attend, planning committee members said. Singer Bob Rowe and Father Consani will be entertaining with humor and music. Other activities will in­ clude pony rides, a cake walk, fish pond, games and bingo. Dancing for the whole family is on the agenda from 3 to 6 p.m. St. Ambrose is located at 11252 Floria Road, near M-43, in Delton. Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, in the Delton Kellogg Middle School library in Delton. The public is invited to attend. Isla DeVries, a Delton resident and former Woodland postmaster, will talk about stamps and stamp collecting. "Isla did such a great job with the children during the summer program (at the Bernard Museum) that we have asked her to come again to talk to adults," a spokesperson for the so­ ciety said. Sewer debt funds used elsewhere in Lacey. CROP Walkers are urged to ask family, friends and co-workers to what money has been spent out of debt re­ tirement to pay for other costs. He did not expect the $1.7 million figure to be so high, he said. The amount "certainly was significant,” he said. The audit was presented at the Aug. 21 sewer authority board meeting. At that time, the authority board decided that any further expenditures of debt retirement funds for purposes other than paying off the original $12 million borrowed to build the system had to be approved by the sewer authority board. Previously, he said, "there have been funds taken out of the account without the board knowing where the fund­ ing came from." Delton resident Jim Alden, who lost an August primary bid for a scat on the Barry County Board of Commissioners but is contesting the election results, said there is a question whether the sewer authority acted legally when it spent debt retirement funds for purposes other than paying off the bonds borrowed to pay for the system. Alden said the original bonding contract with Barry County states that no funds should be taken out of the debt retirement account until the bonds are paid in full. Alden said he questioned Goyings about the legality of spending the sewer debt monies on operating costs, and Goyings replied in a letter to Alden that the authori­ ty's position is that it's all right to spend excess debt retirement money each year af­ ter the annual payment is taken care of. Alden said he will ask the sewer author­ ity board to make that position official through a resolution at the board's next meeting. If they do affirm that position, Alden said, he will "more than likely" turn the matter over to the Michigan Attorney General's office for an opinion on the legal­ ity of using the debt retirement monies for other purposes. Goyings said the sewer authority has been able to make its bond payments every year, and said it "will continue to be able to pay the bonds.” However, he said, hav­ ing enough debt retirement money in the future is "predicated on a certain amount of growth." Connection fees for new cus­ tomers hooking into the system have been included as part of the projected revenue to pay off the debt. Critics of the authority have contended in the past that those pro­ jected future revenues are inflated. They say there won't be as many future hookups as the authority predicts, and even if there are, those who hook into the sewer will be forced to become part of a system that lMsni*orkct! properly » the early 1990s. Sewage coming into the treatment plant has been too cold during winter months to allow bacteria to break the sewage down. As a result, sewage has been released into the environment that doesn't meet slate pollution guidelines. Critics of the system contend that the problem with cold sewage lies partially in the fact that sewer pipes were not buried deeply enough. In December of 1997, a lawsuit was filed by the sewer authority, Barry County, and other parties against the builders of the sewer system, contending that the system was not designed or built properly. The suit was settled in September of 1999, at which time Barry Circuit Judge James Fisher ordered Progressive Engineering of Grand Rapids to pay for and install a boiler at the treatment plant that would heat the contents of the treatment basins to the proper temperature to allow bacteria to break down the sewage. Progressive was given until Nov. 30, 1999 to install the boiler and until March I, 2000 to have the boiler operating satis­ factorily. But the boiler wasn't installed until the end of December, and since then has not consistently worked properly. A big prob­ lem has been the clogging of pipes in the boiler with a buildup of minerals from well water being used in the boiler, Goyings said. (Like putting hot water into a tub full of cold water, waler heated by the boiler is put into the treatment basins to heat up the sewage.) The sewer authority has had to modify the boiler so that distilled water is heated up in the boiler, and then a "heat ex­ changer" allows the distilled water to heat up the well water, which is then put into the treatment basins. Goyings said the sewer authority is in the process of a 30-day test of the heat ex­ changer. Other ooiler problems also need to be fixed, he said, including increasing the amount of oxygen needed to operate it and increasing the gas line pressure. He pre­ dicted that the boiler should be fully opera­ tional by the middle of December. However, the latest of several extensions of the March 1 deadline given to Progressive to have the boiler operational is due to run out by the end of September. Goyings said, and yet another extension may be required. Goyings said that "both sides have been trying to cooperate on this in terms of try­ ing to resolve the issues of the boiler." The boiler has to work properly, he said, oth­ erwise "we would be back to square one in sponsor them. To join the Barry County CROP Walk, if you haven't signed up at one of the area churches, call Duane Robinson al 616-721-8259 or Trudy terms of the lawsuit." Goyings said that when the boiler is running — it is only needed during the winter months — it has "been effective." "We do know we can maintain the water Grief recovery series planned by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority is considering another rate increase to offset operating costs, partially as a result of a recent audit that revealed that $1.7 million in debt retirement funds have had to be used over the past seven years to pay for operating and maintenance expenses and other costs. Also, a new boiler installed at the sewage treatment plant last December that was supposed to help treat sewage properly still isn't working right and builder.; of the system have been given repeated extensions of a March 1. 2000 court-ordered deadline to have the boiler working satisfactorily. Lloyd Goyings. president of the author­ ity. said the authority board asked for the audit that detailed debt retirement expendi­ tures because "we need to put another rale increase in the system and we wanted more information." He said the board was "trying to gel a better understanding" of exactly Summerfest parade winners announced Barry Community Hospice will of­ fer a five-week grief recovery scries from Sept. 14 to Oct 12. The weekly programs, which are geared to anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one recently, will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the five consecutive Thursday evenings at the hospice office, 450 Meadow Run. Hastings. Grief recovery com­ bined learning about the grieving process with a chance to openly dis­ cuss feelings in a safe environment There is no charge for the program. For more information or to regis­ ter, call the Barry Community Hos­ pice Bereavement Department at 948-8452 or 1-800-254-5939. Business success workshops slated The Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Kellogg Community College, is planning a three-part "Business Suc­ cess" workshop series starting early next month. Chamber members and non-members are being invited to attend any or all three workshops. Each session is $10 for members and $12 for non­ members. "E-Commerce," the first workshop in the series, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2. at KCCs Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings, is intended to help people move their businesses into the next millennium with on­ line selling. wi Uiduu vnt a "Finders Should be Keepers - A Presentation on Customer Service" is the title of the second workshop Nov. 6. Keith Roe, who has spent more than 40 years in sales, market­ ing. management and training in Eu­ rope and the USA, will be the pre­ senter. "Stress Management" is the topic of the third session, set for Dec. 4. The session will include the defini­ tion of stress, identifying personal/organizational stressors, intro­ duction and practice of several stress management techniques and devel­ opment of a personal action plan. Joan Ezinga, RN. is the instructor. For more information or to register for the classes, call the chamber at 945-2454. Several awards were givr-n out to participants in this year's Summerfest parade. Above, Mike MacLeod of MacLeod Chiropractic, which sponsored the award, gives a check for first place in the mobile unit category to Hastings Mutual, which entered a Model T Ford with a calliope. Accepting the award is Bill Wallace of Hastings Mutual. Mills Landing won in the float category. King's Electronics sponsored the award. The children, from left, are Garth Jarman, Justin Purdun, Alex Randall, and Tiffany Jarman. The adults, from left, are Mike King of King's Eectronics, Ann Jarman, Sarah Brasher, Alison Curtins, and parade chairman Terry Miller. The restaurant donated their winnings to next year's Summerfest fireworks display. CROP Walks set for Sept. 17, 24 The Barry County CROP Wilk will lake place in Hastings at 2 p.tn. Sunday. Sept. 17. starting and end­ ing at First United Methodist Church on Green Street. The Delton CROP Walk will be held one week later. Sunday. Sept. 24. al the Faith United Methodist Church. Walkers in the Hastings event can have a choice of three routes: a 6.2 mile trek, 1.5 miles and one mile. After the event, walkers will cele­ brate with a pizza and pop party in church's fellowship hall. Registration begins for the Delton walk at 1:15 p.m.. an opening cere­ mony starts at 1:45 and the walk steps off at 2 p.m. from Faith United Methodist Chutch. located at the corner of M-43 and Bush Street. Even though the church hosts the event every year, it is not a Methodist event and is open to all. Organized locally, the Barry CROP Walk has set a goal of re­ cruiting 120 walkers and raising $12,000. Delton's goal will be Bridles and Bits 4-H Club won in the horse/animal category. Their award was sponsored by the Depot law office.Presenting the check (at left) for the Depot was parade chairman Terry Miller. In front, from left, are Cheryl McKay, Zack Passmore, Lisa McKay, and Sherrie Passmore. In the second row, from left, are Heather Yeo, Garret Walker. Chelsie Passmore. Leah Overmire and Sarah Walker. In back from left are Carta Walker and Randy Overmire. $12,500. Twenty percent of the CROP Walk funds will be given to Love Inc. of Barry County to stock the First Baptist Church food bank, serv­ ing area people in need, and 5 per­ cent goes to the food pantry at Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church Tobias. 517-852-9524. The Hastings High School marching band was winner in the band/marching unit category. Pictured (from left) are band drum majors Keli Misak, Larissa Carr and Jeff Baker. Sponsoring the award was Miller Real Estate, represented by Dianne Feldpausch (right). See SEWER, page 6 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 7. 2000 - Page 3 ELECTION, continued from pg. 1 facility will contain arc not finalized, and he is sure there will be many revisions before a final architectural plan is settled upon. The proposed center got a big shot in the arm last Friday when representatives of the Willard G. Pierce and Jessie M. Pierce Foundation announced that the foundation will donate $1 million to set up an endowment fund for operation of the center. Gary Pierce, foundation member and son of the foundation's founder, said that the gift was given because "the foundation's board of directors believes that the Barry Community Center project is one of the most important projects for Barry County for the first part of the new millennium." Founded by Barry County industrialist Willard "Bill" Pierce and his wife, Jessie, prior to their deaths, the Pierce Foundation "works to fulfull the Pierces' wishes to make a positive impact on the Barry County community, which supported the Pierces’ business and philanthropic pro­ jects.* Pierce said. In addition to other activithe foundation is currently overseciut . .instruction of the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, an environmental education center located in southern Barry County. Pierce said that "my parents loved living in Barry County and being with the people here, and helping to make a center that will meet the educational and recreational needs of Barry County residents of all ages so ac­ cessible is a perfect way to show how posi­ tively Mom and Dad felt about their friends, neighbors and co-workers." In a letter to Schoessel, Arion Elser, president of the foundation, wrote that "families, youth and senior citizens of Barry County will be well served in the decades ahead. Your strategic plan and hard work will bear fruit far beyond what we can imagine today. The Barry Community Center is impressive in concept, program and design. The people of Barry County will benefit in unique new ways from the joint and collaborative efforts of private and public initiative which brings together the Commission on Aging, the Y Center, the Hastings Public Schools and the Citizens for Greater Opportunity in Barry County." Pierce said the foundation chose to do­ nate an endowment rather than make a di­ rect gift because "the philosophy of our foundation is deeply embedded in long-term returns. A direct contribution is great. It does wonderful things. But the facility is going to be here for a very long time. It needs to operate through time. The income from an endowment will assure that." Pierce said the foundation began talking to the school district a year ago about the possibility of helping out with the facility, but the final decision to donate the funds was made in a matter of days. Foundation members are excited that the project is a joint venture that will benefit many peo­ ple, he said. "Often when you go to a YMCA facility there's a limited (clientele)," he said. "There are often just people interested in fitness there. Here the students will use this. Seniors citizens will be here. There will be numerous family activities. Wouldn't it be neat if kids in the teen center decide to walk upstairs and see what the seniors are do­ ing?" Pierce ako said the community center has been needed for a long time. "I moved to Hastings in 1950. As long as I can re­ member, the people in Hastings dreamed of a municipal swimming pool, or school swimming pool — any kind of swimming pool. We have here the potential if the people of the district approve this project of doing the job at long last." According to Dave Storms of the Barry YMCA, "this grant will really ensure, es­ pecially if the (millage) vote is positive, that the lives of thousands of Barry County youths and adults can be touched in a posi­ tive way. It’s ensuring programs for new­ borns up to senior citizens. This is just another example of how this community works for the benefit of all." Storms said the community center is "really the vision we’ve had ever since we came to this com­ munity 18 years ago. We were always con­ cerned that if we built it, how could we op­ erate it. This grant is one more piece of the puzzle to ensure we can keep the building operating." He said the grant will last far into the future. "It's not like a million dol­ lar gift that will be spent in a year." The money will go on to benefit "our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren," he said. Tammy Pennington of the Barry COA said that "this donation really brings together the public and private sector. This is a community project. 1 think that's what makes the project so exciting." Atkinson said that “this is a classic ex­ ample of community commitment and philanthropy at its best. Jessie and Willard Pierce through their sons have ensured this community will be forever in their debt." According to Schoessel, "I’m a member of the Pierce Foundation board, so I know very much the commitment Bill and Jessie Pierce had in mind when they started the foundation. I think it's one more example of the strong affection they had for the people of the community." Committee members say that "there's one more part we still need to make the project successful. We need community support of the bond issue to make the project a reality." The bond money cannot be used for the building's operation. Ongoing costs will be covered through the Pierce Foundation Courts & Law Building wins renovation surplus by Elaiqe Gilbert estimating tax revenue to be received and anticipating the loss of about one percent due to delinquent payments and other factors. Brown said. "...When we're trying to do a bond payment, we have to build in some re­ serve there and if they come in a little higher, you may collect a little bit more as long as you're not short. You don’t want to be short and that's where the reconciliation comes in...Ionia came up the same (problem) and they've beaten a path to the Department of Treasury al­ ready..." he noted. "It’s hard to get that tuned out," Com­ missioner Robert Wenger said of getting the final millage levy to exactly cover bond payments. Assistant Editor Pictured in front of the proposed location of a new Barry Community Center are (from left) Hastings School Supenntendent Carl Sctioessel, Barry YMCA Director Dave Storms, Gary Pierce of the Pierce Foundation, Dr. Jim Atkinson of the community center steering committee, Tammy Pennington of the COA. and Arion Elser of the Pierce Foundation. grant, program and membership fees, build­ ing rentals, and operating budgets of the partner agencies. The Barry County Board of Commissioners has also pledged $200,000 a year for five years for operating costs. Outside grants will also be sought for operating support, Atkinson said. The school district will cover some mainte­ nance and operating expenses. "1 can sec the Pierce Foundation endow­ ment lowering the cost of some fees to the people of Barry County," Atkinson said. Plans are to charge no facility fee to those residing within the school district. Those outside may have to pay a $90 to $100 annual facility fee, he said. Everyone, resident and non-resident, would pay mem­ bership fees, he said. Plans are to have a fee scale broken down into youth, teen-age, adult, senior, and family membership fees. "Our membership fee will be competi­ tive with similar facilities," Atkinson said. Atkinson said one of the big benefits of the new center will be providing a place for teens to gather. "The idea for this was planned 20 years ago when the COA was first formed," he said. At that time a joint senior/teen center was established, but "within a couple of years the teens had been let out of the loop and it became purely the COA." Some seven years ago, he said, he and local resident Larry Baum began to talk about getting a teen center built. "So after I retired (in September of 1999) Larry and I decided to try and gel a teen center started." At about that time some county officials proposed building a sports complex in the area. "I said a sports complex is fine, but let's not forget what we really need is a teen center," Atkinson said. A meeting was then set up with the YMCA and sports complex proponents to see if a combination sports complex/teen center could be built. Then the COA pro­ posed building a new senior center. That proposal went to voters in 1999 for a mil­ lage vote and failed. Talk then started about the need for a new library. The idea was proposed to have a complex that could be used for the library, COA and YMCA. Eventually the school district became in­ volved, and a steering committee was formed in April of 1999 consisting of rep­ resentatives from the COA, library, YMCA, school district, city of Hastings, Barry County, and members of the com­ munity. The steering committee met once a month and worked with an architect to draw up plans. Eventually, the library decided to conduct its own fund-raisin'* campaign to build a new library, Atkinson said. The rest of the group decided that it would not be feasible to try and raise $13.9 million for a community center through donations, so decided to go for a millage. Various sites were considered for the cen­ ter, Atkinson said, but some outside the city were ruled out because it would be hard for children to walk or bike to the center. One site near the Thomapple River was unacceptable because the water table was too high, he said. The proposed site behind the high school was already owned by the school district, so there would be no need to purchase property. So the fact that the property would not cost anything and the location was accessible to Hastings resi­ dents led to the final decision on the loca­ tion, he said. Also a factor was that the COA can use the high school kitchen for its Meals on Wheels preparation. Some have complained about the pro­ posed location, complaining that "we're do­ ing this purely for the Hastings schools," Atkinson said. “My answer to that is that this started out for teens. Then we put in the Y and the COA. The high school was the last actor (to be brought in)." Plans for the teen center within the community center include having video games, a pool table, ping pong table, and a sound system where kids can play their kind of music, Atkinson said. Programs for teens will be held there. While a teen center is "not the total an­ swer" to helping troubled youth, Atkinson said, Barry Juvenile Court Administrator Bob Nida "said he thinks this will be a very good step in helping" those teens who may not be consistently in trouble but have the potential for negative behaviors if they are not pushed in a positive direction. Atkinson is also very enthusiastic about the opportunity the center will provide for interaction between teens and seniors. Seniors can pr< . ide mcntoni.g and support to the teens, and perhaps even provide some of the volunteer staffing for the cen­ ter, he said. "Seniors have so much knowledge and experience to give and relay to our younger generation," he said. Teens in turn can provide help to the seniors with the computers, or provide youthful companionship, he said. Seniors are also in need of a new facility, he said. "I think that if they plug one more phone in at the COA it will burn up the electrical lines," he said, "and the plumb­ ing's not far behind." The building the COA currently uses is "very old," he said. There is only one common room, so two group activities can't be held at the same time. The new community center will allow more than one group activity to be held at a time. The new center will also allow seniors to "get into recreation and physical fitness," something many seniors need for health reasons, he said. Seniors are hesitant to attend existing fitness centers in the area, he said, because "a different age group uses those." But with other seniors being present at the community center, he said, "I think it will encourage more seniors to get into fitness." He also believes the new building will encourage more seniors to get involved in COA activities, both as participants and volunteers. The new center may even provide some seniors with the opportunity to workalthc center in exchange for credits toward partic­ ipation in some of the fee-based senior programs, he said. Movies for seniors, a popular activity, could be shown in the large meeting room, he said. The general community can also use the facility for wedding receptions, birthday parties and other activities. The YMCA will also benefit from the center, he said. "The Y plans on exten­ sively using the pool," he said, as well as the exercise facility, climbing wall, weight room and (if it is included) the racquetball court. The YMCA has never had such a facility to offer the community previously, Atkinson said. Local employers are many times asked by potential employees whai the community has to offer in the way of recreational facilities for families, Atkinson said. "Our answer has always been we have a very good Y program here, but we don't have a building or pool." The promimity of the new center to the high school will also allow the Y to use school facilities as well, he said, such as the high school track, soccer field, and tennis courts. When the steering committee began making presentations on their plans to community organizations, Atkinson said, "we heard often that this should have been done a long time ago." The fact that the COA, YMCA, school district, and community members have joined together to promote the project is unique, Atkinson said. As far as he is aware, he said, "never in the history of the United States has there been a coalition of units like this." To avoid potential conflicts between the three entities, a governing body will be set up to decide scheduling, make other deci­ sions, and settle any disputes. Much talk has already taken place on how to ensure that one group isn't left out, he said. "This (center) is for the whole community." Atkinson believes the community center is "an idea whose time has come. It's time to act upon the dream. That’s why we're do­ ing this." ‘ ...in need of Quality printing? If the Michigan Department of Trea­ sury approves, excess millage collected from the Barry County Courthouse reno­ vation project will be used to defray part of another county debt. The courthouse renovation project has been paid off in full after 10 years of ad­ ditional taxes to finance the original bonds of $1.35 million that were issued in May 1989. County Equalization Director Karen Scarbrough said 1998 was the last year the renovation tax was levied. After reconciling the restoration bonds account. County Administrator Michael Brown recently told the County Board that there were excess funds of approxi­ mately $72,010.23. The state Department of Treasury now has to approve the use of the extra funds, and the county's attorney has said the excess could be legally used to help de­ fray the cost of the $2,775 million bonds issued by the County Building Authority to build the Courts and Law Building in 1993. Consequently, subject tc state ap­ proval. the County Board adopted a reso­ lution to transfer the excess to reduce its debt obligation for constructing, furnish­ ing, equipping and maintaining th? Courts & Law project. The Courts & Law structure was not bu:lt with an additional tax increase. Instead, the county has had the option of repaying those bonds with interest from savings, annual interest from delinquent property taxes and the general fund. Brown explained that uses of excess millage funds are restricted by the state because the millage was levied for a special tax purpose. For instance, the county cannot buy a vehicle with the ex­ tra funds. A perfect use would be to ap­ ply the excess to another county bond debt project funded by millage. Since the county doesn't have one, applying the extra funds to the Courts & Law Building costs is the "next best" solution, he said. The county does have 10 outstanding bond issues. However, most of those in­ volve projects in which another entity is principally responsible for making pay­ ment, such as sewer projects, a drain note and the Building Authority issue for Kellogg Community College. "Because the primary source of re­ payment (for the other bond issues) is not county general funds, the county would not want to transfer debt service funds generated by a county-wide mil­ lage to repay those bonds," attorney James F. Scales told Brown in a letter. Scales is with the Grand Rapids law firm of Mika, Meyers, Beckett & Jones. Scales said "the state takes the posi­ tion that the surplus debt retirement funds from a county bond issue may not be transferred directly to the Building Authority's debt retirement fund because the Building Authority is a separate en­ tity." That's why the board's resolution specifically requires the surplus debt re­ tirement renovation funds be placed in a restricted fund, which is only to help pay off the Courts & Law Building. The Courts & Law Building fund quali­ fies because "that fund is under the con­ trol of the county, not the Building Au­ thority," Scales said. "We encountered this in an identical situation a few years ago with respect to Ionia County. After working with the state, the state was willing to approve a transfer to a fund, under the control of the county, but restricted to use in mak­ ing the contract of lease payments to the Building Authority. We have spoken with the state, and they indicated they would approve the same arrangement here (in Barry County), Scales said. Brown said the excess millage would have been a lesser amount if the county had levied less millage at the end of the bond last year. "We didn't realize that the debt retired a year prior to what we had planned. I had it scheduled for the following year reconciliation ....,” he said. "...We still would nave had some sort of surplus." Establishing the millage rate includes In other recent business, the County Board: g ’ • Agreed to renew the Employee Assis­ tance Program with Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services of Grand Rapids for a second year at a cost of $3,750 through Sept. 1, 2001. The contract cov­ ers 250 employees at a rate of $15 per employee. The contract provides special help to employees, their families and household members for personal problems of a med­ ical, emotional, financial, family or sub­ stance abuse nature, or other personal problems which may cause or lead to poor performance. An employee may be referred to Pine Rest by the employer, according to the contract. The Pine Rest service is a supplemen­ tal program to insurance coverage for major counseling services employees have had. The intent of the Pine Rest services is to help employees with initial counseling so they won't have to bring their problems to work, enabling them to be more productive. A 24-hour hotline, with unlimited ac­ cess, is available to eligible Pine Rest participants seven days a week for any kind of crisis. The hotline is an avenue for participants to explore their concerns with a Pine Rest staff counselor who is either a doctorale level psychologist or master's degree level clinical social worker. County employees used the hotline a total of eight times as of last June. Five had telephone consultations with a ther­ apist and 11 had face-to-face consulta­ tions. Some of the employee contacts in­ volved marriage/family problems, personal/emotional problems and vocational problems. Pine Rest also provided two leadership training educational presenta­ tions during the past year. "We haven't had a huge utilization rate, which... is probably a good thing... The people who have used the service were very satisfied with the service they received," Commissioner Jeff MacKen­ zie said, referring to the results of a client satisfaction survey. "Anything that starts new is slow get­ ting off." Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James said. She and Commissioner Clare Tripp suggested that employees be re­ minded that the services are available to them. Brown said several department heads have used the service when dealing with specific employee problems. • Increased the part-time office assis­ tant position in the Planning and Zoning Department to a full time positio.., effec­ tive immediately. Department Director Jim McManus told the Personnel Com­ mittee that the workload in his office has increased partially because of increased paperwork due to the new land division act and the address ordinance, MacKen­ zie said. "The clerical work is more demanding all the time, also," James said. • Renewed a threc-year contract with Havel Brothers of Kalamazoo for main­ tenance of the heating and cooling sys­ tem for the Courthouse at a cost of $585 per month and approved a one-year con­ tract with Holweda-Huizinga Co. cl Grand Rapids for maintenance of the same systems at the Courts & Law Building at a cost $4,431. Driver □ MOVE ON w Get Your THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! 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I appreciate Pennock Health and the Wellness Center for putting on the race, as well as the mans other sponsors, and all of the volunteers who passed out water and di­ rected traffic. Events such as this help promote fitness in our community and should be recog­ nized. Diane Ebaugh Hastings ——j.------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------- HI rite Us R letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Know Your LEGISLATORS: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tdfthbla. regional representative. I U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton, Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (292) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Represen'atives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Bairy County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. New center costly for seniors To the editor: Beware, senior citizens! Sometimes the “frosting on the cake is better than the cake itself.” This adage is being used to make you aware that the school system is asking you to vote for a millage to construct a "community" pool. This is being done under the guise of bene­ fiting the Commission on Aging and the YMCA The schools have been trying to build a pool for 25 years or more. I suggest that if thex want to do that, and I agree that the students need a pool, that they get a sepa­ rate millage on a ballot and take it to the voters Let’s let the entire couni? vote to approve a millage to build the senior citizens a building of their own. The seniors need a new kitchen and an area to congregate for crafis, visiting and recreational purposes. To share a facility on school property in Hastings does not make it very accessible for the seniors of the county. It has been slated that this millage will cost S! .90 per S1,000 taxable value. For ex­ ample. for a home with a taxable value of $60,000. that is an additional $114 per year on their tax bill. Senior citizens will find this difficult to handle in the pocketbook. Think hard and think long on this befr .e you vole on Sept. II. Please, no matter which way you vote, just vote. Blanche Munjoy Rutland Township Collaboration for center to benefit Dear editor: Each new school year brings many new challenges and many more new opportuni­ ties. This letter is to inform you about the facts of the collaborative effort between the YMCA of Barry County, the Barry County Commission on Aging, the Hastings Area Schools, and our community: the Barry Community Center. This opportunity for all people, children, parents, and grandparents is one that has us extremely excited about the new possibilities that it brings to our community. The community center would house swimming facilities for recreational, instructional and competitive purposes, along with rehabilitative capabilities; a health and fitness center that would allow for instructional and recreational use; a gymnasium that again would provide the needed space for all the community to use; and an area for our older adults that would give them the proper facilities to service them in our community. We thought we would share w ith you the impact this facility will have on athletics at Hastings High School. Should the proposal pass, the community center will be built behind the high school, where the excava­ tion for the new soccer field was started. This excavation would have had to been done for the new center, so the work that has already been done is necessary. After much discussion, all of the funds donated for the soccer field project will be used to construct the soccer field where the current softball fields arc, and the softball fields will be moved to an area by the base­ ball diamonds. We believe the Community Center is one more opportunity to benefit our youth and look forward to the collaboration with the YMCA, the COA and our community. Tim Johnston, Principal Steve Hoke, athletic director, Hastings High School Bond issue costs higher To the editor: Come Sept. 11, the electors of the Hast­ ings school district will be asked to voce on a bonding proposal to borrow $13,890,000 (not to exceed). Little if ever is anything said about fi­ nance charges in this case. It is estimated at $ 13.440.800 over a period not to exceed 26 years. This would bring it to a total cost es­ timated at $27,330,888. Ward O. Weiler, Hastings Let’s make center dream a reality To the editor: Two committees of yonr fellow citizens have been meeting to dev lop the dream of a community center. The coalition of the Y, COA, Hastings Area School and the community convened a steen ng committee that has met monthly since January 1999. Location, building facilities, programs, bond issue, operation and maintenance have all been extensively discussed and planned. Community and individual input has been encouraged and welcomed. The second committee is the campaign committee. Meeting every one to two weeks since March, it has developed a net­ work to spread information and answer questions from the voters. The planning has been intense and time consuming. The drcam now lies with the voters of the Hastings Area School District. I hope they visualize a progressive,vibrant community as I do with opportunity for all age groups and families to enjoy recreation, education, leisure and enrichment activities in the Bar­ ry Community Center. Please vote “Yes”Sept. II. Jim Atk’son Chairman, Campaign Committee Community Center millage vote is unfair To the editor: The Hastings Area Schools millage re­ quest Sept. 11 for “a Community Recre­ ation and Education Center" is actually for three different items: 1. A YMCA facility, including offices, racquetball, locker rooms, walking track, climbing walls, etc. 2. A senior citizen facility, including meeting rooms, offices, etc 3. Improvements to the high school kitchen, relocating and improving outdoor physical education facilities, two swim­ ming pools so Hastings schools can provide a competitive swimming program. Let’s look at each item: 1. A YMCA facility in no way should be funded by school millage. It should be funded by fund drives from individuals and businesses that will use the facilities in the immediate city area. 2. The senior citizen facility should be funded by a county-wide vole, as all county residents can use it. 3. The two swimming pc» jIs. kitchen im­ provements. and relocating and improving outdoor physical education facilities are strictly a millage vote by itself. The cost to the Hastings district voter (1.85 mills for 26 years) for a house or farm assessed at $100,000 would be $185 per year or $4,810 for the 26 years life of the proposal. In addition to the Hasting* district, there are portions of nine other districts in Barry County: Bellevue. Caledonia. Delton-Kel­ logg. Gull Lake. Lakewood. Maple Valley. Thomapple-Kellogg. Wayland, and Pennfield that would pay no taxes, but could use the facilities. Is this fair? If you wish to pay $4,810 in taxes, drive up to 20 miles, spend over $500 pet family to join the YMCA to <ii»nb the climbing walls, then vote yes. If you think the veto is unfair, then vote no, and we can vote on the separate issues later. James L. King, Bellevue Let’s give kids something to do To the editor: How many times have you heard the statement, “There’s nothing for kids to do in this town” or. “I wish there were more pro­ grams for senior citizens?" In my work with the schools, in the com­ munity, and as a parent of two small chil­ dren, I’ve heard it often. On Sept. II. the voters of the Hastings school district will have the opportunity to address these concerns. By voting yes on the proposed Barry Community Center, we can have a first class facility that will meet the needs of this community for many years to come. The programs and facilities will benefit every one of us. Our children will have lhe.opportunity to use the facilities for various school pro­ grams and through the Y.M.C.A. I don’t think that there are many of us that can say our children haven’t benefited in some way from a Y.M.C.A. sponsored program. As parents and working adults, a facility like this provides not only a safe place where our children can go after school and during non-school times but, a place where we can go as a family. Our senior citizens will be able to take advantage of programs and services that arc not currently available or just not possible with the current Com­ mission on Aging facility. Combining all these programs and facili­ ties into one location makes sense. Why build separate facilities when one can do it all? I’m no different than anyone else. I dis­ like tax increases as much as the next per­ son, but. when I look at the positive bene­ fits of building this community center and everything we stand to gain from it, this is one I support. Please vole yes on Sept. 11. Clifford Morse, Hastings Week's 2uesluut... HastingsBaNNER PUBLIC OPINION: Dtvoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Labor Day plans change? This was the first year in which schools statewide were not in session on the Friday before Labor Day. Did this four-holiday affect what you did over the holiday? ftfi Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N.M-43 Highway Hastings. M' 49058 0602 (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs President Joyce Ryen Treasurer Frederic Jacobs VicePresxlent Stephen Jacobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Edtor) Shelly Sulset Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary McDonough James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8amto53Opm Saturday 8 30 a m Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year m Barry County S27 per year tn adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO BoxB Hastings M! 49058 0602 Second Class Postage paid at Hastings Ml 49058 Jeremiah Angoli, Hastings: Bobbie Wilkins, Hastings Ben Mudry, Woodland: Mike Baldwin, Hastings: Danise Regan, Caledonia: Lori Silsbee, Nashville: "Not really. We don’t do much anyway." "No. I think it's stupid to start school before Labor Day." "I don't have school age children yet. but if I did. we would have spent the four days on a family trip to a nearby lake." "It didn't affect how l spend the holiday al a.I." "No. My husband works all the holidays, and Caledonia has had that holiday off before, so it is not new." "No, it didn't moke a difference, but I don't think school should start before Labor Day." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 7. 2000 - Page 5 Woodland/Welcome Corners churches’ new pastor is Korean by Elizabeth Smith Staff Writer Though their cultural backgrounds arc worlds apart. Dr. Soo Han Yoon feels right at home in the congregations of Woodland and Welcome Corners United Methodist churches, where he assumed the role of pastor Aug. 1. Yoon came to Woodland from Mon­ treal. Quebec, where he spent 10 months as interim pastor of a Korean Evangeli­ cal church. His wife, Haesan Choi, joins him while their daughter Susan, 19. re­ mains in Canada, pursuing a cosmetol­ ogy degree at the Montreal School for Occupational Training. The community is invited to meet the Yoons at an open house at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at Woodland United Methodist Church. For almost the past three decades, Yoon has worked for Korean immigrant churches Los Angeles, Sydney (Australia) and Montreal. “I was dreaming of a minsitry to Amer­ icans and my drcam came true," said Yoon. "Everything is so fantastic. The people are so nice, so dedicated and en­ thusiastic, both at Woodland and Wel­ come Corners." Yoon holds master of divinity and mas­ ter of theology degrees from Biola Uni­ versity’s Talbot School of Theology and a doctor of ministry degree from the Bi­ ola University School of Theology at Claremont. He said he is of a “very con­ servative evangelical persuasion of the­ ology." “I planted a Korean immigrant church in Orange County, California for about four years," said Yoon. "That church has grown big and is now one of the leading Korean churches in the area." The Yoons’ 15 years in Sydney was spent planting a Korean church and run­ ning a ministerial training program for mainly Asians and Africans. They re­ turned to California in 1977 when Yoon was hired as director of the doctor of ministry program in the International School of Theology (Campus Crusade for Christ International's seminary). Dr. Soo Han Yoon "During those three years (at the Inter­ national School of Theology), I also min- L€TT€RS...from Our Reoders New community center is unaffordable To the editor: 1 am an 86-year-old citizen who lives in the Hastings School District. Over all in­ come consists of social security and a small pension from the Eaton Corp. After paying our property taxes, insur­ ance. and sales tax. license and insurance on the car and drug expense prescribed by the doctors my wife and I go to, and food, we have very little left over each month. We recently received a letter from the C.O.A., asking us to vote "yes” on a bond proposal that will increase our taxes by $250 a year to build a building that will have two swimming pools, recreation facil­ ities for our aging population, and for YMCA programs. We understand the County Commission will support this venture to the sum of $1 million over a five-year period and that the remaining SI3 million to $15 million will come from the Hastings school district property owners. Here it appears that the citizens of Hastings district will be paying many years on the bonded indebtedness while in effect. Plus the bonded indebtedness that the county has agreed to pay. and the same cit­ izens will be required to pay a membership fee when using the facility. I can understand how this may be legally possible for a government funded organiza- New center would serve everyone To the editor: The co-operative effort to provide pro­ grams to our community that originally started between the YMCA and the Hast­ ings Area Schools has grown, over the years, to involve other schools and govern­ mental units joining together to serve more and more of our citizens. It has served as a model for the entire nation. Now. after a year lor.? evaluation of the potential of such a collaboration, they have joined with the Barry County Commission on Aging to propose a community center that would serve the entire community kids, teens, adults and seniors. The exciting details of the center can be found elsewhere in this paper and there is no doubt that the center would be a great addition to our quality of life and provide needed services to all. especially to teens and seniors. Our concern was the operation of the center. Can these groups work together and are the funds available to operate the center after it is built? We arc convinced that they have the organization in place that will al­ low them to operate together and that by operating together they will provide our community with important programs at a price we can afford. We will vote “yes" this Monday. Sept. 11, and we encourage you to do the same. Emily Jasperse, Dave Jasperse Hastings New center just a way to get pool To the editor: Here we go again - a big new Commu­ nity Center, only $13.9 million to build. The superintendent of schools is trying to get in the back door for his swimming pools for the schools that has been voted down before. This program will be a bust if voted in. Kids do not want to go where there is su­ pervision. Read the Battle Creek full blast story where they can’t get enough to use it. This committee says it only costs $116.80 per year if voted in. They’ don’t tell you if valuation goes up it will cost more every year. I think this committee is going to shaft the senior citizens by the way it reads “use school kitchen.” If the school needs the kitchen, then what? I am all for the Meals on Wheels, but not a fancy office for every­ one. They also didn’t say how much millage they will need for operation and upkeep. That will be next after the vote. To me it is a way-out-the-way place to build for the kids and seniors. But again the superintendent and school board will get their pools so we can support a swim team. Read between the lines, peopie. Bill Christie. Hastings New center wonderful opportunity Dear editor: On behalf of the members of the Pleasantview School PTO, I would like to extend our support of the proposed Community Center. The Community Center will be located in Hastings and will benefit many people. This is a wonderful opportunity for every­ one in the community ! We are looking for­ ward to using all the facilities in the Com­ munity Center. Once again, we extend our support and hope everyone will consider voting in the bond issue on Sept. 11 for the Community Center. Angela Brush. Pleasantview School PTO President New center another good project To the editor: Collaboration and cooperation are a pos­ itive part of the history of Barry County . Now we have another project to celebrate, the community center. What a wonderful statement in coopera­ tion between the YMCA, the Commission on Aging and the Hastings Schoo! District! The Community Center alljws all three en­ tities to participate in innovative program­ ming projects that will benefit our youth and the seniors. This center is also a “good deal” for the voters in the district. The project is much cheaper in building costs, staffing and pro­ gramming because of this collaboration. Please vote. “yes”, and celebrate with us. Sandi Drummond Hastings New center: fun and friendship To the editor: On Sept. II, the voters of the Hastings Area School District have the chance to help build a community center for the peo­ ple of Barry County . We see the community center as a great opportunity for all ages, but especially for the older residents of Barry County. The center will offer computer classes, exercise rooms, a woodworking shop and an arts and crafts program Meals on Wheels will be prepared in the high school’s kitchen, instead of being pur­ chased from outside Barry County. There wil! also be a large dining hall available for dancing and old fashioned musical enter­ tainment. Together, as a couple, we’re looking for­ ward to the opportunities of fun and friend­ ship at the new community center. Art McKelvey Joyce McKelvey Hastings lion such as the Commission on Aging but not on a private organization such as the YMCA. Your explanation of operating cost comes from fantasy land, where we involve ac­ ceptable cost accounting this involves money, manpower, maintenance, and mate­ rials. The explanation given is worthless, at best based on logic. If more financial support is needed at any time at the end of five years, will you be coming back to the citizens for more money? You may remember when we were fed the same line, that the two percent in sales tax would be the answer to our school prob­ lem, and that the state lottery would do the same. The two percent increase in sales lax and the state lottery have made my life hell. I can vote for a building to have affairs for seniors. We seniors have voted two or three times against a swimming pool, and you can depend on two no votes once more my wife and myself I have never bought a state lottery ticket. In the beginning, the money was pul inlo the general fund and that did it for my wife and me. I remember the wording on the ballot. It was worded like this: “Are you in favor of a Michigan lottery for the purpose of fi­ nancing our schools?” I voted yes and have been sorry ever since. Floyd Miller Bellevue istered to second, third and fourth gener­ ation Koreans at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove," added Yoon. The Crystal Cathedral, under the lead­ ership of internationally recognized min­ ister Robert Schuller, has a large min­ istry to Korean people, whose Los Ange­ les population is more than one million. Yoon said, “A seminary classmate of mine was working with the Koreans at the Crystal Cathedral, and he asked me for help. I ended up working with him there." The reason Yoon chose to join the United Methodist Church, he explained, "I have a lot of friends in the United Methodist Church. I have one close friend in Lansing who is pastoring a Ko­ rean church, and he introduced me to the district superintendent in this area about two years ago. "It has been a long process," Yoon said with a smile. Plans Yoon has for his two new posts include starting a prayer ministry and Bible teaching program at both churches. He said, “In Korea, as soon as I got converted, I learned how to pray. In Ko­ rea all churches have early morning prayer meetings every day. They start at 4:30 or 5 every morning. It helped me a great deal in growing and maturing in Christian faith. “One reason Korean Christians are so dedicated is they went through all kinds of problems — persecution, war, poverty — things like that. That was really a blessing, going through trials, because it brings people closer to God.” Yoon has experienced trials first hand. He was bom in China to Korean parents during Japanese occupation of Korea. His family left China in 1945 when World War II ended, and he was raised and ed­ ucated in Korea. He came to the United States to study in 1971. “I had basic training in Korea, but I felt 1 was not quite ready to go into min­ istry,” he said. "The Lord provided me the way to come io America. To do that I had to study English a lot.” Yoon said coming to study in America was a miracle for him. "Thirty some years ago Korea was very poor compared to Korea nowadays," he explained. "It cost me a fortune to come to the states and study at an American institution, but as I prayed, miraculously all my needs were provided.” He added that the provision came in the form of a 10-year, full-tuition schol­ arship from the university. One year after going to America, Yoon’s father died, and he was unable to return for ‘die funeral. As the oldest son, he was anxious to bring his mother to the U.S., and after several failed attempts, he succeeded in settling her with him in California. All of Yoon’s four siblings were educated in the United States, and all but one still live here. "Both of my parents were very lov­ ing," said Yoon, whose mother died in 1986. "They put five of their children through schools up to the university or college, even when they had to go hun­ gry in the Korean situation at that time." Toon’s background as a minister began with his conversion at age 20 in 1962. At that time. Yoon said, "I was not inter­ ested in anything spiritual and was even against the Christian faith. I was looking down on the people seemingly trying to depend on something invisible and in­ tangible. "One day one of my friends invited me to go somewhere with him. I was expect­ ing to go to a bar or restaurant. 1 just fol­ lowed him and found out that it was a church he was taking me into, while they had an evangelistic revival meeting. I thought that could be a very interesting experience. “As I sat in the church, to my surprise, I could enjoy the choir singing and was touched by the message preached by the revivalist. I was led to accept Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord and be­ came a new creature.” Soon after that. Yoon enrolled at Seoul Theological Seminary "with the vision that I would become a preacher like Rev. Sung Cho Hyun,” a revival preacher Yoon greatly admired. His plans changed, when three months later he was drafted into the Korean army. Yoon said, "I finished the training, which is considered the wort of its kind throughout the world, with extremely se­ vere corporeal punishment for no valid reason." The training included running scores of miles a day, fully armed and equipped, without enough food and drink­ ing water. “1 cried out to God a lot like many other trainees in the camp.” added Yoon. “Going through all this tremendous agony changed the whole perspective of my Christian life. I prayed a lot and it helped me some, but as I was reading through my Bible I was overwhelmed by the Gethsemane prayer of our Lord. He prayed ‘Not my will, but Thy will be done.’ The Gethsemane prayer has since been the pattern of my prayer-in any sit­ uation, and no matter what happens to me. It has been the greatest blessing I have received from thcLord. "That was how God prepared me for the ministry. I'm very happy with what I'm doing, and at the right time He sent me over here to Michigan.” If you have your personal cuto and homeowner, HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP insurance with us, both policies will cost you less. QUALITY CAR CLEANING Exclusively hr Michigan drivers and homeowners . . from Form Bureau Insurance. Call now i Larry Neil, CLU, CHFC Malang Your Future More liedKOble Ml 4,03s Phone: MS-3443 DE-TARING . WASHING , WAXING , BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER S POLYMER SEALANT, VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO, MOTOR CLEANING. COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc. PICKUP AND DELIVERY AYAH AB1 FIN LOCAL AREA 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E.W. BUSS 616 / 945-5607 Hastings Area School System Annual AHERA Notification All Hastings Area School System buildings are compliant with the "Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1985". (AHERA). Each building has a specific manage­ ment plan that can be viewed at the principal's office. A complete district plan can be viewed at the administration office or the asbestos managers office in the Middle School. An inspection of each building win take place two times per year and any activity will be documented and reported to the public. Dunng the plan year beginning September 1,1999 through August 31. 2000 the following abatements have occurred: 1. Nine feet of loose asbestos pipe wrap at Central ele­ mentary in the tunnel system. 2. Three elbows on plumbing in the crawl space under the Middle School west gym. 3. Gymnasium floor at Southeastern elementary. 4. Twelve feet of pipe wrap al Southeastern elementary. 5. Twelve feet of pipe wrap at Northeastern elementary. Qualif ad persons will do any operations and maintenance activity involving removal of asbestos from the Hastings Area Schools when school is not in session. When new or replacement matenals are needed, non­ asbestos containing products will be used Mark W. Rushford Designated person Hastings Area Schools 232 W. Grand Hastings. Ml 49058 PMognvtw we be Itwee 5 DAYS ONLY: ThuwAy. September 7 - Ncndty. September 11 | Hastings (West M-43) Photograph* hours: 10 a.m. - 7 pjn. HURRY1 ONI WIIK ONLY! �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 7. 200C Michael A. Homrich HASTINGS - Mr. Michael A. Homrich, age 47, of Hastings, died Thursday, August 31, 2000 at his Welcome Road residence. He was bom on May 14, 1953 in Grand Rapids, the son of Bernard and Helen (Dochod) Hemrich. Mr. Homrich was raised in the Grand Rapids area and attended area schools, graduating in 1971 from Forest Hills High School. He was married to Nancy Hewitt on August 7, 1982 in Grand Rapids. They have resided at their home in Hastings throughout their marriage. Mr. Homrich was employed as a body shop manager in the Grand Rapids area for many years before finishing his career as an insurance adjuster. He was an avid outdoorsman that loved hunting, fishing, and camping. He was known for his sense of humor, kindness, and loyalty to his friends and family. He was instrumental to the Salvation Army "Adopt a Family" program helping families in need during the holidays. Mr. Homrich was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his sons, Mike Homrich II (Juli) of Kalamazoo, Chris Homrich of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Scott Homrich of Hastings; his daughter. Angie Homrich of Huntsville, Alabama; sisters, Cathy Kooyers of Jenison, Mary Beth Vernon of Grand Rapids, Geralyn (Dick) Ellison of Lowell, and Annette Homrich of Grand Rapids; and two grandsons, Christopher and Justin. Funeral Services for Michael were held on Wednesday, September 6. 2000 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Bruce Bode of the Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids officiated. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of West Michigan. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... rUASANTVlEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Mi 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9:30 a m ; Sunday School 11:00 am.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p m.. Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 835 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 pm. Sunday Masses 8 30 a.m. and 1100 a m ; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m ; Worship 11 a m . P.O Box M-79 West 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DcAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-807? Service Times 9 45 a.m. Traditional; 10:15 a.m. Sun­ day School; 11 :l3 a.m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church. Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon. Satur­ day nights • Praise Services 7:30 p m. For more information call the church office. 1674 West Sale Road. Hastings. THORNAPPLE VALLEY Mich. W. Clayton Garrison, Pastor. CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549. Sunday Service Times arc 8:30 a.m.. 9:55 a.m. and 11 20 a.m. Tuesday prayer and share time 10:00 am., Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also Sunday School 9:30 a.m ; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a m Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6 00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. Nursery and children^ activities thru the 4th grade available for all services. Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml Moore, Pastor Church phone 945. 49058. Pastor Soo Han Yoon M995 Office hours. Wed TUtrfc 9 Phone 367-4061 Worship < Irteto 12 noon Sunday Mohririg vices: Sunday. 11 00 a m . Sunday 9 30 am Sunday School. 10 45 School. 10 a m for all ages a m Morning Worship; Sun 5-7 GRACE BRETHREN p m Youth Fellowship (Gr. 6-12); BIBLE CHURCH Sun evening service as announced in weekly bulletin 6 p.m.. Wed 6­ (Formerly the Hastings Grace 8 p.m. Warriors (Gr. K-5th). (War­ Brethren Church), 600 Fowcll riors will begin in September Rd., I mile east of Hastings. Rus (Serving evening meal to Warriors Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday Services 9:45 a m ■ Bible Classes - for all ages. 10 40 am. - Morning Worship; 6 00 p.m. Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study Sharing Your Faith - "You Are Wel­ coming" Church Phone. 948­ 2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the HMd­ Wide Anglican Communion" 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W Center St.). Church Office (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Voctbcrg. Director of Music Sunday Worship Ser­ vices - 8 a.m and School - 10 a m able at 10 a.m School. Aug 7-10 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Avail­ Vacation Bible from 6-8 p.m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour. 11: 00 a.m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m. evening Service, Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Services for Aduhs. Teens and Children at 6 p m ). Wed 7 p.m - Prayer Mtg. (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:30 a.m. Morning Prayer; 11 00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T Hustwick 948-9604 Rev. Deacon David S Mohrhardt 517-627-9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services Affiliated with the In­ dependent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Min­ istries 9:30 am Sunday School for all ages. 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6 00 p.m. Evening Service, 7:00 p.m Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m. Awana. Sr. and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC GRACE TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p m; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If in­ COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details ing CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10.00 a m.; Worship 11 00 a.m.. Evening Service at 6:00 pm ; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p.m WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 a m . Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High This information on worship services is provided by^* The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local busi­ nesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Sate Rd. and Boltwood St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday 9:45 am Sunday School. 1045 a m. Morning Worship, 6:00 p m. Evening celebration for all. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.. Kid’s Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study. Wednesday. 9:00 a m.. Senior Adult Bible Study. For fur­ ther information call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St . Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. Sept 10 -8 00 A 10 45 a m Worship. 930 Sunday School (all ages) Thurs­ day. Sept 7 - 7:00 p.m.. Inquirers. Friday. Sept. 8 - 6:30 p.m., Friday Nite ROCK Group Saturday. Sept. 9 - 2 00-10:00 p.m - Middle School Youth Retreat; 8:00 p m. NA Monday. Sept 11 - 700 p m.. Women of Faith. Brothers of Grace Ttrsdyv. Sept. 12 - 7:00 p<ni . Stewardship Comm . 7 30 Qvcr Anon • HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. BufTord W Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music, Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a.m. Office hours are Mon­ day through Thursday from 9:00 a m. to 12:00 p.m. and I 00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m during the summer SUNDAY SCHEDULE 9 30 a m Worship. Jr. Church; 10:30 a.m. Coffee. 10:30 a.m Radio Broad­ cast. On Sept 10th we will icsume our regular worship schedule, but in addition, we will be offering an Alternative Worship Schedule. This service is intended specifi­ cally for youth and young adults, and the young at heart. This is a less formal service, it will include a variety cf music other than tradi­ tional hymns We will also be of­ fering a new Young Adult Sunday School Class Our schedule will look like this: 8 30 a m . Alterna­ tive Worship Service. 9:30 am. Sunday School for all ages. 10:30 a.m . Coffee Fellowship. 1100 a m . Traditional Worship Service FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michi­ gan 49058 ( 616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Thursday. Sept 7 - 6 45 p m Praise Team re­ hearsal Fnday. Sept 8 - 9.30 a.m. Lydia Circle - Church Lounge Sunday. Sept 10 - Rally Sunday ’ Welcome back to four fall routine’ 8 30 a m Chancel Choir warm-up. » 00 a m Traditional Worship Ser­ vice; 10.00 a.m. Coffee Hour. 10.10 a m Sunday School for all ages. 11:20 a.m Contemporary Worship Service The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM). The 11 20 Service appears on lo­ cal cable throughout the week) I 00 p.m Rally Day Church Picnic • Pig Roast on Sherbrooke Court Monday. Sept 114- Noah’s Ark PreSchool opens for the school year. 7 00 p m . Session meeting Dining Room Tuesday. Sept 12 700 pm. Girl Scout informa­ tional meeting - Sharpe Hall. 7 00 pm. Deacons meeting ■ Dining Room Wednesday Sept 13 - 7 00 p.m . Kerygma Bible Study begins Dining Room. 7 00 p m . Evan­ gelism Team • Church Lounge. 7 00 p m . Chancel Choir re­ hearsal OffitaAties Velmont L. Brauher CLARKSVILLE - Velmont L. Brauher, age 80. of Clarksville, went to be with his Lord, early Wednesday morning. August 30, 2000 at Spectrum Hospital Downtown Campus following complications due to a recent stroke. Vel was bom on February 23, 1920 in Ithaca, the son of Byron and Gertrude (Shivers) Brauher. He look on the responsibility of running the family farm at the age of 14, following the death of hts father, and also successfully completed his education at Ithaca High School. Vel married Lucille Birman on March 14, 1953 in Clarksville. Together they farmed and began their family in Ovid. In 1964 they bought the Birman family farm and moved to Clarksville. At this time, Vel also began working at Frigidare in Greenville. Vel was an active member of Gateway Community (Clarksville Wesleyan) Church for over 30 years. Since retiring, he was an avid euchre player, bowler, spent many enjoyable hours caring for his yard, loved to write poetry, and enjoyed being active with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille; his sister, Opal Thomas; and his son-in-law, Lyle Count. Vel is survived by his daughters, Carolyn Count, Jan Vallad, and Jill Guernsey; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; his sister, Oneta Brauher, and many loving nieces and nephews and friends. Funeral Services were held on Friday, September 1, 2000 at the Gateway Community Church. Burial was in Clarksville Cemetery. Please sign the family’s Memory Book at www.webobit.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gateway Community Church. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. SEWER FUNDS, Linda J. King | WOODLAND - Mrs. Linda J. King, age 57, of Woodland, died Thursday, Augusl 31. 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. King was bom on July 25, 1943 in Kalkaska, the daughter of Millon and Olive (Hearl-Worden) Mason. She was raised in the Coats Grove area of Barry County and attended the Coals Grove School, graduating in 1962 from Woodland High School. Mrs. King was married to Robert K. King on September 19. 1969. and he preceded her in death on April 14, 2000. She had lived in the Woodland ar ■ for the past 30 years. Mrs. King was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was also preceded in death by her parents: and a sister, Helen L. Schuh on October 1, 1999. Mrs. King is survived by her daughters, Michelle (Roger) Hendershot of Grand Rapids, and Peggy Enz and companion Terry Krump of Lake Odessa; seven grandchildren. Asha Lea. Jesse, Kailey, Mollee. Joshua. Zachary and Alexandria; brothers, Ralph Mason of Coats Grove, Marvin (Sieglinde) Mason of Hastings. Wayne Mason and friend, Fred Bogema of Grandville, and Richard (Marie) Mason of Hastings; sisters. Karen (Don) Williams of Sidney, and Ruth (Howard) Miller of Martinsburg. West Virginia; many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Memorial Services for Linda will be held on Thursday. September 7. 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish at Coats Grove with Reverend Ben L. Herring officiating. A Memorial Reception will be held at the church immediately following services. Burial will be at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. continued from page 2 temperature at the level we need to operate the plant within required permit limits." Alden predicted that there will be more problems with the system that weren’t re­ solved in the lawsuit, such as possible freezing of two-shallow pipes and the even­ tual necessity of digging up the pipes and reburying them at a greater depth. Goyings has said in the past he does not anticipate the freezing of sewer pipes, since there haven't been problems in previously cold winters. Alden said if problems with the system aren't fixed, "there are going to be some real operation and maintenance problems" that might require more use of debt retire­ ment funds or increases in user and other fees. Part of the $1.7 million spent from debt retirement money was made necessary by improvements the authority has made to the system to try and bring it up to state operating permit standards. A cover for the sewage ba in was purchased, and other me­ chanical equipment was installed to help monitor temperatures, etc. Goyings said pan of the $1.7 million was also spent to pay for initial construc­ tion costs of the system, which went over budget by $2.5 million. He said part of the $1.7 million also went to pay substantial attorney fees incurred as a result of the law­ suit. There has only been one increase in op­ erating and maintenance fees since the sys­ tem went on line, be said, an increase of $2 a month in operating and maintenance user fees instituted in 1997. An attempt to in­ crease rates last year failed. However, he said, "we are still in need" of a rate increase in the operating and maintenance fees, and the authority board has asked the accoun­ tant who performed the audit on debt re­ tirement spending to maxc recommenda­ tions on what kind of rate increase should be instituted. Alden questioned whether debt retirement fees could be reduced instead. He said there’s been enough money in the debt re­ tirement account to both make yearly pay­ ments and use for operating and mainte­ nance purposes. "Maybe we're paying too much for debt service. May that ought to be re-apportioned and put into the operating and maintenance side." Alden said the problems with the system aren’t going to go away. "I think we're headed for a lot of problems way down the road." 4{ailside giving Center 7955 Byron Center Ave., SW., Byron Center, MI 49315 Come home to where the care begins... ...spacious, yet cozy, private studios with private bathroom and shower .. .caring, competent personnel - around the clock .. .three delicious home cooked meals every day .. .time to socialize with friends - old and new ...specialty care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia Call./Inn at 878-4620 today to schedule your personal tour. Submit this coupon with your application for residency ”| and we will waive the application processing fee. (A $500.00 value). I I I I Name: _________________________________________________ • I Address: _______________________________________________ • I City: State:____ Zip: Member F.D.l.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER Apartment number: _____________________ 1351 North M-43 Highway' - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Date of Application:_____________________ “Prescriptions’* - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan r valid through 9/30/2000 Cole ~ DELTON - Mr. Gary W. Cole, age 58, of Delton and formerly of Hastings, died Sunday. September 3, 2000 at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. He was bom on September 19, 1941 in Charlotte, the son of Wayne and Norma (Paton) Cole. Mr. Cole was raised in the Charlotte area and attended schools there, moving to Hastings in 1954, graduating in 1959 from Hastings High School. He went on to attend Ferris Institute. He was married to Sharon M. Andrews on June 1, 1963. Mr. Cole was employed at the American Honda Corporation for the past 18 years. Previous employment included: S & S Distributing of Wayland, Gilson Brothers of Battle Creek, Retail Credit Company of Grand Rapids and E.W. Bliss Company of Hastings. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, former member of the Hastings Elks Lodge, avid outdoorsman enjoying golfing, fishing and boating. Mr. Cole was preceded in death by his father, and a sister, Jane Ann Cole. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; daughters, Lisa Panik of Caledonia, and Tammy (Scott) Ewbank of Kalamazoo; Jerry Cole of Vermontville; sisters, Linda (Robert) Tolles of Hastings, Jeanne (Rodney) Hillary of Grand Rapids, and Janice (Bradley) Jones of Potterville; two nephews; one great niece; and one great nephew. Visitation will be Thursday, September 7, 2000 from 2;00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial Services for Gary will be held on Friday, September 8, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings with Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. | " Marie^iitt LAKE ODESSA - Marie Hitt, age 72. of Lake Odessa, passed away Friday, September 1, 2000 at the St. Lawrence Dimondale Center after a long and courageous battle with PSP. Marie was bom on August 18, 1928 in Sebewa Township, the daughter of Edward and Vera (Cook) Lane. She and her husband, Lloyd, owned and operated Hitt Farm Equipment in Woodland for 15 years; during that time, Marie also served as Woodland Township Treasurer. For the next eight years, they managed Kiwanis Manor in Charlotte. Marie was preceded in death by her mother, Vera Lane; her brothers, Robert and Vcm Lane; and her sister, Vcrda Lane. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd; her daughters, Susan (Mike) Spinner of Lansing, and Cathy (Kim) Evanzo of Grand Rapids; her son, Don (Jackie) Hitt of Bonita Springs, Florida; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; her father, Edward Lane of Lake Odessa; and her brother. Dean Lane of Lake Odessa. Funeral Services for Marie were held on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy) Research. Please sign the family’s Memory Book at www.wcbobit.com. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. SUBSCRIBE Date of Move In: _______________________ Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. Gary IV. ; to The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 | �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 7. 2000 - Page 7 Social Engagements. Weddings. Anniversaries, and Births... Hoxworth-Brinegar plan to marry Oct. 14 Smiths to celebrate 50th anniversary Sister M. Laurentina Taffee to observe 70 years as Sister of Mercy Sister will celebrate her 70th anniversary as a Religious Sister of Mercy on Sept. 7. 2000 She entered the religious order on Sept. 7. 1930 She taught grade school in many areas in Michigan, including St Rose School in Hastings. She also taught high school speech and drama at Mt Mercy Academy in Grand Rapids and Mercy High School in Farming­ ton Hills, Ml. Her parents were the late Leo and Agnes Taffee. She is the sister of Tom (Peg) Taffee and Agnes Perkins of Hastings. Anyone wanting to send cards, her ad­ dress is: Sr. M. Laurentina, RSM, Mc­ Cauley Center. 28750 Eleven Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, Ml 48336-1400. DeBoer-Young to wed Oct. 13 Rhonda S. DeBoer and Christopher M. Young announce their engagement for an Oct. 13, 2000 wedding. They will be joined in marriage in Negri I, Jamaica. The bride-elect’s patents arc Jack and Di­ ane DeBoer of Zeeland, Ml. The groom­ elects parents arc Gary and Marsha Young of Naperville. IL; formerly of Hastings, MI. Brian and Polly Hoxworth of Hastings. Ml. arc pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Kimberly Autumn, to James Casey Bnncgar. son of Jerry and Yoni Bnncgar of Sierra Vista. AZ. The cou- ’ pic currently reside in Lansing. Ml, where Kim is a studio art'photogra, hy major, and Casey is studying graphic design. An Oct. 14. 2000 wedding is being planned. plan..*“ Young-Bender to marry Jan. 6 Sieve and Mary Young of Cadillac, Michigan hrd'|Wea<cd to*announce the en­ gagement of their daughter Stephanie Michele to Joseph Bender, son of Jack and Cindy Bender of Hastings. Stephanie is currently teaching elemen­ tary music at Zeeland Public Schools. Joe is the manager of a Colorado Springs packag­ ing materials plant owned by Tuscarora. Inc. A Jan. 6, 2001 wedding is being planned. The couple will reside in Colorado Springs. Kunik will be married. Kristin is the daugh­ ter of Michael and Lynne Trahan from Hast­ ings. Mich. She is a graduate of Hastings High School and Aquinas College. Jim is the son of Jmpies Sr. and Arlene Kunik. of LaGrange Pail. III. He is a grad­ uate of Lyons Township High School and the University of Iqvwh.. The, couple curfeatty resides in Min­ neapolis with their Golden Retriever, Kodi. Rose-Markley to be wed Nov. 24 Ray and Mary Rose of Hastings arc proud to announce the engagement of their daugh­ ter. Karyn, to Jason Markle;, son of Brent and Cindy Markley of Hastings. Karyn is a 1994 graduate of Hastings High School, and a 1998 graduate ofTEI in Grand Rapids. She is now employed at ICS Travel in Hastings Jason is also a 1994 graduate of Hastings High School. He attended Calvin College, and in 1999 graduated from Umpire School in Florida. He is currently employed by Pro­ fessional Baseball. The couple is planning a Nov. 24. 2000 wedding, and a honeymoon at Walt Disney World. Boulays to observe 30th anniversary Blodgetts to mark 50th anniversary Ray and Marcie Boulay will celebrate their 30th anniversary on September 5, 2000. They were married at The House of God. Mooseheart. Illinois. Ray retired from General Mills in Illinois and they moved to Long Lake/Delton in November. Ray and Marcie have three children - Jay. Holly and Joe; and one grandson. Nico. James and Doris Blodgett married Sept. 10. 1950 in Ladysmith. Wise. They have four children and eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The children of Jack and Beverly (John­ son) Smith invite friends and family to an open house to celebrate their parents 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday the 16th of September. 2000 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. a. the First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St.. Hastings. MI. The Smiths live in Hastings and are the parents of Brian and Lorree Smith of Char­ lotte, Bruce Smith of Birmingham and Con Tobias family has 5 generations Five generations of the Tobias family in­ clude Lawrence Tobias great great grandfa­ ther. Archie Tobias great grandfather, Sarah Tobias mother and daughter Hailee Smith, 3 months old, Todd Tobias grandfather all from Grand Rapids, Minn, except great great grandfather who lives in Barry County at Delton, Mich. GIRL, Adeline Irene, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 22, 2000 at 9:32 a.m. ic Jennifer r.nd Timothy Shaw of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Mano Alfonso, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Aug. 24, 2000 at 11:45 p.m. to Mano and Dora Lara of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. BOY, Alien Lee Jr., bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Aug. 28, 2000 at 7:07 p.m. to Allen and Jamie Steele of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and 211/2 inches long. BOY, Bnan Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 24,2000 at 11:34 p.m. to Brian and Shannon Cheeseman of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Samantha Ann, bom at Pennock GIRL, Kayla Ann. born at Pennock Hospi­ Hospital on Aug. 24, 2000 at 5:42 p.m. to Johnnie and Teri Stayton of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 22 inches long. tal on Aug. 24, 2000 at 8:17 a.m. to R. Troy and Kathy Carlson of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Pandora Dimond, bom at Pennock BOY, Nicholas Dale, bom at Zeeland Com­ munity Hospital on Aug. 30. 2063 at 12:09 a m. to Trevor and Stacey Sniczek. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. I oz. Welcoming him home is his big brother Brandon, age 2. Grandparents are Marvin and Terry Miller of Shelbyville, Emil Sniczek Jr. of Shelbyville and Les and Carole King of Hopkins. Hospital on Aug. 25, 2000 at 5:37 a.m to Tara Whipple and Gary St el I ema of Ver­ montville. Weighing 8 lbs. I oz. and 2! inches long. GIRL, Shelby Lane LaNew, bom at Bit­ burg Air Force Base Hospital. Germany on Aug. 10, 2000 at 11:09 a.m. (Michigan time) to Matt and Jody LaNew. Weighing 7 lbs. even and 18 1/2 inches long. Grandparents arc Dave and Melody LaNew of Lake Odessa and Sherry Ernst and the late James Ernst, Savanna. 111. Great grandparents are Rose Johnson of Lake Odessa. Mildred Andrew. Savanna, III. and Fred Ernst, Savanna. III. GIRL, Elizabeth Lynnea bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 17. 2000 at 1:10 p.m. to Rachael and Tony Green of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 3/4 ozs, and 21 inches long. GIRL, Haley Paige DcHaan, bom Aug. 4, 2000 to Dave and Becky DcHaan Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. Proud grandparents arc Dave and Joy DcHaan of Middleville and Clayton and Norcne Reigler of Freeport BOY, Kalcb David, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Aug. 28. 2000 at 9:30 p.m. to Bobbi Frazer and David DcFcytcr of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs and 21 1/2 inches long. Way-Van Houten to wed next year Don and Linda Way of Hickory Comers, arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Miss Shannon Lynn Way, to Mr. Trevor Wayne VanHoutcn. son of Gary and Linda VanHoutcn of Wayland, Michi­ gan. The bndc-cicct is employed as a nurse aide in Barry County and the prospective groom is employed at Bradford White Corp, in Middleville Tyler and Cassie VanHoutcn. children of Trevor VanHoutcn arc happy to say that the wedding will take place in November of 2001 Lucy Jordan to mark 90th Bud Allerding to mark 80 years There will be an 80th birthday celebration for Arthur "Bud" Allerding Please join Bud and his family for an open house on Satur­ day. Sept. 16. from 2-4 p.m at the County Scat Restaurant at 128 South Jefferson Street in downtown Hastings In celebration of the 90th birthday of Lucy Jordan, her children invite family and fnends to a cake and ice cream reception given in her honor. The reception will be Sept. 17. 2000 from 2-4 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 6338 Velte Road. Wood­ land. Ml Lucy was bom Sept. I, 1910. No gifts please and Brenda Ahearn of Sterling Heights. Their 10 loving grandchildren. Kara. Stephen and Andrew Smith, Jacquelyn and Christina Stmth. Bud. Jonathan. Jack. Thomas and Joseph Ahearn will help with the celebration. Jack and Beverly would be honored with your presence and best wishes. No gifts, please. BOY, Christian James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 22. 2000 at 12:08 a.m. to Chns and JcNac Hola o'. Portage. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long BOY. Doman Andrew, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 24. 2000 at 9:18 a.m. to Meginc Hcndncks of Nashville. Weighing 4 lbs. 10 ozs. GIRL. Alexis Rae, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Aug. 22. 2000 at 11:28 a m. to Paul and Susan McKinstry of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. and 22 inches long. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of Loe M Smith, Trust dated May 5. 1994 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Lots M Smith.’who lived at 1546 Hilltop Road. Hastings. Michigan died July 16. 2000 leavmg a certain trust under the name of Lots M Smith, and dated May 5. 1994. wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Walter Endsley was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims agamst the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless pre­ sented to Walter Endsley the named trustee at 705 East Grant. Hastings, Michigan 49058 within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. August 31.2000 Robert L Byington 222 West Apple Street Hastings. Ml 49058-0248 (616) 945-9557 Walter Endsley 705 East Grant Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-4408 (9/7) Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 7, 2000 £aJe& OdeMa finn landers Monkey tale Dear Ann Landers: You recently printed a couple of letters about monkeys, includ­ ing one involving your twin sister, who once received two monkeys as a gift. I, too. have a funny monkey story. My husband and I had four sons in the military during the Vietnam War. It was dif­ ficult at times to read their letters without shedding a tear or two. One day, we received a letter from our youngest son, who was stationed at an air base in Thailand. His group had put in many grueling hours on some rather dan­ gerous missions, so they decided to have a party. Their mascot was a monkey they called John. Of course. John was invited to the party. As the party progressed, much beer was consumed, and someone decided to give John a drink. John soon felt the ef­ fects, and began to jump all over the furni­ ture and climb the drapes. Before long, he got out of control and bit several airmen. Fifteen of them had to get rabies shots and were temporarily grounded. The story in the Ubon papers the next day reported that the enemy couldn't make a dent in the base, but a single monkey man­ aged to get 15 airmen grounded. - The Mother of G.F. in California. Dear Mother of G.F.: I always thought of monkeys as sweet, adorable creatures, but my twin sister^ experience taught me that they can be difficult and uncontrollable, as well. I am now convinced that monkeys be­ long in the jungle or in a zoo. Keep reading for more: Monkey home Dear Ann Landers: Can you stand an­ other story about monkey’s? Here’s mine: I bowled in a league with a couple who always brought their pet monkey to the bowling alley. The monkey wore a diaper. The couple took turns holding him. One night, when the husband was in the re­ stroom. his wife asked me to hold the mon­ key. I said, “Sorry, no. Why don’t you leave him at home?” She replied. We cannot leave him home alone. No cage can hold him. He knows how to unlock every cage we’ve had. Also, no sitter in town will agree to be in the same room with him. so we have to take him wherever we go.” What do you think of this, Ann? - Sun City. Calif. Dear Sun City: I think any couple who would allow themselves to be held hostage to a monkey is, as the British say. “around the bend.” The solution to the problem is the local zoo. Zoos arc equipped to house monkeys properly. Private residences are not. The next letter should be the cincher: Bad pets Dear Ann Landers: I am a trauma sur­ geon. I can tell you that your warning about keeping monkeys as pets is well-founded. Monkey bites can be nasty injuries. About 25 years ago. I was called to the emergency room late one night to see a man who had been severely bitten by a monkey. “Mr. X” was in a great deal of pain, lying on a gurney with huge chunks of flesh missing on various parts of his body. Ap­ parently. his mistress had a pct monkey that became insanely jealous when he and his mistress made love in the bedroom where the monkey was caged. The enraged mon­ key would rattle his cage violently and scream. One night, he managed to get out of his cage and attack Mr. X. When I left Mr. X. he was trying to ex­ plain to his wife how his “clients” monkey was able to inflict so many bites without damaging his clothes or underwear. - P.R.. M.D., Riverside. Calif. Dear M.D.: Yours and other reader re­ sponses should convince one and all that monkeys do not make good pets. I once considered getting a monkey myself, but better judgment prevailed, and I decided to “Fuhgcdabouddit." is, or what a ‘fool’ his mother is, or how bad the absent parent is, or what terrible things that person has done, you are telling the child that half of him is bad. “That is an unforgivable thing to do to a child. That is not love. That is possession. If you do that to your children, you will de­ stroy them as surely as if you had cut them into pieces, because that is what you arc do­ ing to their emotions. "I sincerely hope that you do not do that to your children. Think more about your children, and less about yourselves. And make yours a selfless kind of love, not fool­ ish or selfish, or your children will suffer.” Best man? Dear Ann Landers: I am getting married soon to a wonderful girl. I have chosen my dearest friend, “Jack,” to be my best man, and three other close friends as grooms­ men. My family is angry that I did not choose my brother to be my best man. They say brothers arc supposed to have this honor? Is this true? Should I have chosen my brother instead of my best friend? I am not close to my brother. In fact, we’ve never gotten along, and can barely stand each other. On the other hand. Jack has been with me through thick and thin. 1 have known him my entire life, and cannot imagine having anyone else be the best man at my wedding. I do not want to look back on this impor­ tant day and be filled with resentment be­ cause I allowed my family to dictate who would stand up for me. However, if I decide to keep Jack as my best man, I will never hear the end of it from my relatives. Also, my parents may refuse to help with the wedding costs, and that could be a problem, as well. Please tell me if I am right to insist that Jack be the best man, and if so, how I should deal with my family about this. Angry Groom. Dear Groom: According to the etiquette books, the best man is generally the brother or a close relative of the groom, but this is not mandatory. However, in the interest of family harmony, I recommend that you stick with the book. To do otherwise could result in lifelong repercussions, and it just isn’t worth it. Ask Jack to be a groomsman, and offer him an additional role of impor­ tance that will give him high visibility. Don't think of it as caving in. Consider it a gift to your parents. Dear Readers: I just learned that the toughly worded essay “The Bill of No Rights" was NOT written by Mitchell Kaye, but by a man named Lewis Napper (who is running for the state senate in Mis­ sissippi). Apparently, it was misattributed as it made its way around the Internet. ••••• What s lhe truth about pot. cocaine. LSD. PCP. crack, speed and downers? "The Low­ down on Dope " has up-to-the-minute infor­ mation on drugs. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 606!1-0562. (In Canada, send $4 55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate web page at www.creators.com Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lakewood varsity football will have a home game at 7:30 Sept X against Jackson Lumen Christi. The jayvee team will have ployed Lumen Christi at Jackson Thursday evening. Girls’ varsity tennis has a home meet Monday, Sept II. at 4 p.m at the home court with Portland. A girls’ varsity basketball game against Lumen Christi will be Thursday, Sept. 14. at home. Varsity golf has a home game at 4 p.m. Sept 14 against Jackson Northwest. The home matches are at Centennial Acres. Tom and Norma (Shoemaker- McCaul) O’Mara will be guests of honor at a 50th wedding anniversary open house Sunday. Sept. 17, at the home of son Phil on East Tuttle Road Retired school personnel of Ionia County will meet Thursday, Sept. 21. at the Com­ mission on Aging building in Ionia at ;.*xm for a luncheon. This meeting has a legisla­ tive emphasis. Speakers will be State Sena­ tor Joanne Emmons and State Representa­ tives Valdc Garcia and Terry Geiger who will speak on pending legislation that will affect school retirees. The chapter presi­ dent, Raymond Monte, is recovering from surgery so the vice-president, Margaret Brcckon of Saranac, will preside. Retirees who attend for the first time have only to bring their meeting notice to get a free lunch. There is to be an open house at the Boston Township Hall in Saranac Sunday, Sept. 10, in honor of Lctha Ferguson, who turns 80. She is retired from teaching in Saranac. Her residence is on Bncker Road on the dividing line between Ionia and Montcalm counties. Years ago Lctha and her first husband, the late Emerson Walker, were Lake Odessa residents when they rent­ ed the Sam Blair farm north of town on Jor­ dan Lake Highway. On Sunday, Sept. 10, Central United Methodist Church will revert to the sched­ ule of church school classes at 9:10 and worship services at 10:30. Adult classes will be taught by Bob Kruiscnga, Michael Rohrbacher and Pastor Don Ferris. There is nursery care during both church hour and Sunday School hour. The chancel choir will sing. Flowers arc still beautiful. Don and Ber­ nice Goodcmoot have attractive flowers along their picket fences and elsewhere. Lon Smith has a showy band of marigolds running the length of his building for Smith Brothers on Fourth Avenue. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday, Sept. 14. The .speaker will be Clyde Chamberlain of East Lansing. His topic shculd be of interest to any one interested in history, art or genealogy. His slide program will feature the unusual, changing fashions in tombstones. He has been published in state and national maga­ zines for the monument industry, funeral directors and others. He prefers large audi­ ences so bring friends to Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at I p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. at the Depot/Muscum. The most recent meeting drew 37. There is a newsletter in the mak­ ing for the three fall months. The deadline for First Families applications is Sept. 15. Several applicants have been approved. The speaker will be from the Family History Center in Grand Rapids. Brandy Goodemoot, daughter of Mark and Darlmc, is in the cast of “Nunsense,” which is produced by Ionia Community Theater. The original play is by Dan Goggin, a native of Alma. On the most recent open house at the Depot/Muscum. hostess Laurel Garlinger had a busy day. About 20 people came. Chief enticement for this monthly open day was that the long awaited trinket boxes had arrived. The glass boxes arc embossed with a line drawing of the 1922 school building. The item was ordered in time to be ready for alumni day in June. Then surely they would arrive in time for Depot Day in July. Instead they were on hand and unpacked in time for the August opening. In addition to the attractive boxes, books and mugs were popular sale items. An added attraction is that lhe Depot Day exhibits were still in place. A Grand Rapids visitor Sunday, who had been in the furniture manufacturing business, was intrigued by the large poster that advertised the dozens of furniture items manufactured by the Verity Company at the northcast comer of Tupper Lake and Jordan Lake Roads until their really hot fire, which destroyed the brick building, its cc ents with lots of sawdust which added to the conflagration. On Depot Day, a small wood­ en piece loaned by Jim and Jodi Farman was on display to show one type of furniture the Verity company built. The Lake Odessa Fire Department held a chicken barbecue Aug. 26 at the village park. Many people came early for the con­ cert to eat and enjoy the surroundings for the whole evening. The Lake Odessa Arts Commission host­ ed the Grand River Big Band Aug. 26. The weather proved to be ideal despite early clouds. The band set up in the open area with a lattice backdrop. The pavilion was used tor dance instruction at 6:30. Many dancers used the pavilion for dancing dur­ ing the several numbers played by the band. There was a good crowd even without any of the Lakewood Choral Society, which was in Grand Rapids that night to sing the national anthem at the Whitecaps game. They went by bus and stayed for the fire­ works. The singers returned home about 1:30 a.m. The commission had drawings for those who purchased refreshment items. The prizes were Art in the Park T-shirts. A new character appeared during the concert. He was billed as Lake O Louie. He certain­ ly had an eastern accent, suspiciously like Massachusetts. His banter with the band, the crowd and the commission members drew lots of laughs. Fem Baker McGraw of Carson City was handed a pair of boots filled with concrete. Lakewood’s Keith Closson was one of the trombonists. He is principal at the Sunfield school and a for­ mer band director. Karen Michultka arrived from Albu­ querque Aug. 23 to visit her mother. Delores. During her brief visit, she attended the Clarksville Steam Show, enjoyed a visit from brother Joe and family from Clarksville and went to Holland. She returned on Aug. 27. The VFW post and Auxiliary will hold a flea market and craft sale at the post home on Tupper Lake Street west Friday, Sept. 8, and Saturday. Sept. 9, from 9 to 4. Tables are for rent. The Lakewood Community Ambulance crew and friends will host a ham and swiss steak dinner at Cunningham s Acre Sunday, Sept. 10. Adult price is $6. Children 5 to 12 cat for $3. Children under age 5 eat free. Coon school on M-66 is having its third annual hog roast on Sunday, Sept. 17. Pro­ ceeds go for student activities. Delta Kappa Gamma will hold a dinner meeting on Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. at Lake Odessa’s West Elementary. . Wesley Hackett Jr. of Saranac is newly appointed to the House of Delegates and Past Chairs Advisory Committee in general practice for the American Bar Association. He is a son of the late Helen Gray, who lived in Lake Odessa for more than 40 years. Ionia County real estate transfers list one of Leo and Marjorie Vroman of Veddcr Road to RK Developers LLC. ffiasttings dtp JSanfc Teller Part-time Are you searching for a flexible, part-time position in a friendly and professional work environment? Hastings City Bank is seeking individuals who fit this description to fill positions that we currently have open in our Nashville, Middleville, Wayland & Hastings Offices The job requirements include: a general aptitude for math, good attention to detail, excellent customer relation skills and an outstanding work ethic. Basic computer knowledge is a plus. However, training will be provided. If this type of position looks interesting to you, please stop by the Human Resources Department at our Hastings location and complete an employment application. We are open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our location is 150 W. Court St., Hastings, Ml. EOE/M-F The Revue The Vermontville Theatrical Group presents... ‘The Couple’ (Female Version) by Neil Simon Sept. 7, 8. 9 at 7 pm - Sept. 10 at 2 pm VERMONTVILLE OPERA HOUSE Tickets Adult - $6.001 Sen. Cit. & Child '5.0<) For Advance Tickets Call: 616-367-4455 Crmlne Attractlcnsi Fiddler on the Roof - Feb. 2001 School House Rock Jr. - May 2001 (Youth Theatre Grades 4-8) Split wisdom Dear Ann Landers: A friend sent this to me. and I hope you will find room for it in your column. I: was said by Judge Michael J Haas ofCass County. Minn., to divorcing parents. This quote is from the official tran­ script of the divorce proceedings. - K.W.. Onalaska. Wis. Dear K.W.: With so many marriages to­ day ending up in divorce court, your contri­ bution will help parents learn something truly valuable. Here arc Judge Haas’ words of wisdom: “Your children ha\c come into this world because of the two of you. Perhaps you two made lousy choices as to whom you de­ cided to be the other parent. If so. that is your problem and your fault. “No matter what you think of the other party - or what your family thinks of the other party - these children are one half of each of you. “Remember that - because every time you tell your child what an ’idiot* his father l\l EWS Audition dates or mailing list info - call above number. fastings Op $ant> Fall Schedule Resumes Computer/Proof Operator - Afternoons ~ September 10 ~ Hastings City Bank - Data Center, located in Middleville, is looking for a full­ time computer/proof operator to fill an afternoon time slot If you have previous 10-key operation experience, are familiar with the general operation of a per­ sonal computer and are capable of lifting 50 lbs on an occasional basts, we would like to talk with you about the opportunity that is currently available This is a full-time position and offers a competitive hourly rate of pay with an excellent benefit package. Daily work hours generally go from 1100 a m. to com­ pletion (40 hours per week). If this type of position looks interesting to you. please stop by the Human Resources Department at our Hastings location and complete an employment application We are open Monday through Friday 9:00 a m. to 4:30 p.m. Our location rs 150 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml. EOE/M-F at the Presbyterian Church of Hastings 231 S. Broadway 9: 00 - 10:00 Traditional Worship with the Chancel Choir 10: 10 - 11:10 Sunday Church School for all ages 11: 20 - 12:20 Contemporary Worship with the Praise Team 1:00 - ? Pig Roast - Games for the kids, wagon rides. Sherbrook Court �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 7. 2000 - Page 9 From TIM€ to TIM€... by Joyce F. Weinbnecht The Days and Times of Irvhlg Charlton (Revisited V) By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Note: When Mr Mead writes about Indi­ ans. they are referring to Michigan Native Americans, usually of the Ottawa. Chippe­ wa or fottawatomi descent We are present­ ing this to our readers as it wxm written in Mr. Mead ’s own words Keith Mead wrote a scries of articles about Irving Charlton and Chariton Park, which were published in the Hastings Ban­ ner in 1982 and 1983. We continue to bring his scries back. Mr. Mead writes: “As one enters the park at the south entrance and passes the stone and proceeds down the hill cast, on the left will be seen a group of swings. “The original swings and teeter boards were donated to Charlton Park in 1937 by Lena Hcidlcman. the then elderly lady and former teacher, who was a sister of Mrs. Hamilton Munn. The Munns’ farm on Cen­ ter Road was across the road from Charl­ ton* farm, west. “Mr. Hamilton Munn came to America from Ireland many years ago. as did the Gillespies and Cogswells, early settlers in the area. The Munns and Charltons were neighbors and friends for many years. Mr. Munn* gold watch is in the museum. “As you proceed cast, on the right arc the living quarters and workshop built by Charlton in 1951. On the left arc the stone restrooms built in 1958 by Albert G. Con­ klin, a local Hastings stonemason. “Charley Shdlanbargcr, also a cement contractor, worked on it too, along w ith Mr. Charlton, Carroll Cutler, Harold Sherry and of course, myself. “Due to the large crowds attending Pio­ neer and Indian picnics, steam and gasoline engine shows, the original facilities were no longer adequate. The two original restrooms built in 1936-1937 arc now being used for storage. Additional wells were dri­ ven then, using the well rig which I restored. We drove six wells on the park at that time. “The museum then is easily seen ahead northcast. The museum construction was started in 1944 by John Youngs, an excel­ lent stonemason. He had in the early 1900s built Irving* father, Frank Charlton* stone house on Center Road, which is still stand­ ing as a beautiful example of the stonema­ son* art. “Later, in the 1920s, he built a stone workshop on the 160-acrc farm Charlton purchased from Robert Martin. “Due to the war (World War II) in 1944. help was scarce, as was county money for park purposes. In 1946. not too much had been done on the museum, and John Youngs quit in 1946. Charlton then hired a stone­ mason from the north. Clarence Martin, from the Lake City area, brought down here by my father-in-law. Earl Wallace. He did not last at the job very long, a week or two at the most. Then Charlton hired Peter Eck­ man, who, in time, finished the stone work. “In about 1950. the museum was enclosed enough to move in and set up many of the artifacts, relics and machines of which there arc many. The blacksmith shop, copper* shop. Carpenter shop, flour and feed mills, etc., were set up. As time passed, glass cases, racks and shelves were built to display the guns, Indian relics, clocks, watches, dishes and thousands of other articles of another day. Richard Jacobs of Jacobs Pharmacy and others donated glass showcases and many arti­ facts. which I helped to load and put in the museum. Several organs, spinets and other early musical instruments were on display. “A gun from the Civil War used by an honor guard over Abraham Lincoln* body, is in the collection. The works of a town clock arc also there. The third floor was lat­ er set up with early pioneer furniture, beds, dressers, commodes and the quilts, blan­ kets. etc. of that time with pictures and books of the early homes. “In the adjacent log building built from railroad tics from the C.K.&S. Railroad, long gone, arc the threshing separators, engines tractors, horsepowers, dog and goat powered treadmills, buggies, cutters, wag­ ons and horse or ox-drawn farm equipment This building was built in 1950. “After Mr. Charlton died in June 1963. I no longer mowed or worked on the park, except for shortly before the last steam show in July. James Conner, administrator of Charlton* estate and Orville Cutshaw. Barry County Road Commission engineer, asked if I would seal the museum windows and build a fence around the log building to shut them all off. which I did. The museum was kept closed for several years while Mr. Charlton* will was in litigation i i the courts for about five years. 1 worked half days on the park as my regular job was 3 to 11 p.m. “I was asked to testify in the courts under oath on occasion, and I gladly did all I could do. There was a rather radical turnaround in January 1967. which allowed the park con- The dugout canoe, which was made 1870. Pott^watomi Indian Thomas Issac around than to go into a well stocked bam full of One of the antique autos at one of the auto shows. (Banner Photo.) Eli Thomas (right) Chippewa from Mt. Pleasant, and his associate on the left. They came to Charlton Park to open the Musuem by performing ceremonial dances. trol to be given to a parks commission. I was appointed supervisor of the grounds, but due to my own work. I resigned early. My only interest was to sec that capable, responsible, qualified people would operate the park and museum, people who arc inter­ ested and trained in the handling of artifacts, relics, history and who would carry on and perpetuate the work and memory of Mr. Charlton. “I have been asked by those knowing of my long association with Mr. Charlton, what he would think of it all now. Irving would have been disappointed in having the property in litigation so long and having his beloved walnut trees cut. as Irving had his own ideas how things should be done. I am sure there would be other things not alto­ gether agreeable to him. However, he would be very pleased to have the boat launching and bathing beach so well planned and developed. He would be most happy for the acquisition and setting of all the buildings and village set up. also and the well planned folk festivals, antique auto and engine shows and the purchase of the additional land adjoining the park. He would be very impressed by the interest shown by the many prominent people and the time and other valuable things donated to the opcration of it. “For many years, he explained and talked in school groups coming to the park, and that is being carried on now in a very com­ petent manner by those in charge. As to paying an entrance fee to get in and use the park, I am not sure as to his reaction, as he never wanted to charge an admission fee. “But today (1982) there arc more and better facilities (in the park] and more to sec and do. It all costs money to maintain and keep in repair, so for the nominal charge. I believe it very fair. I am sure there arc some things that would not meet with his approval, but everyone docs not think alike, or there would be no park or museum. “As the early settlers came to this country, those who wished to make a living from the land by farming had to have certain build­ ings to live in and store food for themselves and the animals they raised. “In this area of the country where severe w inters are common, it was very necessary to have warm houses and bams. “As a farmer became able, he would build a large barn, adequate to store large amount of loose hay that also had a granary, often in The spring house at Chariton Park. the upper part of the barn on the second floor. “As a farmer getting started in those days, he was more concerned about an adequate bam than a house. As was then said, ‘A bam will build a house, but a house won’t build a bam.’ “The barn was the center of the farm activity In addition to the lai^C high hay ’ storage, there was usually a basement where there were horse stalls, cow stanchions, calf pens, kept clean and bedded with straw from a stack or a straw shed near the bam. “If a neighbor, friend or someone in busi­ ness were to come to a farm and inquire at the house as to where the owner was. he was usually, if not in the fields working or to town, he was down to the bam. On rainy or stormy days, there was always work to do in the barn, pens to clean, harnesses to mend, etc. It was often a meeting place for neigh­ bor men and hired men to just sit around and discuss horses, cows and other animals. “The point that I am attempting to convey is that a good bam was the center of farm life. There was not a more pleasant feeling good hay, and hear the horses nicker or whinny as you came down the stairs. “The cows all laying in clean straw and chewing their cud* were a beautiful sight. It was really nice to smell tht hay and ensi­ lage and to know all the animals were clean and well cared for, especially on a cold stormy winter day. “On the Charlton farm north of the stone house, was a large high gambrel roof bam. They were then sometimes erroneously called hip roof bams, but gambrel roofs as a hip rafter comes in at 45-degrec angle to the peak or ridgeboard, not at all like a gam­ brel. “In the early days, most hay was put up loose and took up much more space than baled or chopped hay, as done today. Stack­ ing hay outside was never a good way as no matter how well the top was covered, mois­ ture would come up from the bottom and a lot of it would spoil. Therefore, large, high barns were built, and track hay cars, ropes and pulleys were arranged to unload hay loaded on wagons and driven on the bam floor. “By using slings, hay* forks and a horse pulling the sling, fork loads from the wag­ on would be raised and carried by the car to the hay mow desired. “The large double driveway bam on the Charlton farm was built by Joe Messinger, a master carpenter. William Gillespie and Otis Allerding were apprenticed to Joe when young men. Gillespie* farm adjoins the Chariton farm on the east side. Will Gillespie built the bam on the west 166 when Robert Martin owned it prior to Irv­ ing Charlton buying it from him in the ear­ ly 1920s. That bam had a laminated rafter roof made by placing I”x2" strips of elm or ash in a fixture or form and nailing them to make a curved 6" rafter, certainly a lot of nailing. That bam was a plank barn, mean­ ing planks were spiked together to make the frame rather than using hewn timber frame ns done on the bam by the stone house. Using a adz hewing and pinning timber was an art in itself that is no longer used. All sm TIME TO TIME, M.U NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM BARRY AND CALHOUN COUHTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that a special bond election of Hastings Area School System. Barry and Calhoun Counties. Michigan, will be held in the school district on Monday, September 11,2000. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL BE OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING ANO CLOSE Join Us In Welcoming AT 8 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING. The following proposition will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the special bond elec­ tion: Laura Doherty, M.D., Doard Eligible OD/Gyn BONDING PROPOSAL Shall Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum al not to exceed Thirteen Million Eight Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($13,890,000) and ic-ue Its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the purpose of: erecting, furnishing and equipping a community recreation and education facility; developing and improving the site; and relocating and improving outdoor physical education facilities? The following is for informational purposes only: Dr. Doherty has joined the medical staff of Pennock Hospital as well as Dr. Jeffrey Dinges, board certified OB/Gyn, at Hastings Gynecology & Obstetrics. Dr. Doherty received her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medi­ cine, East Lansing. Ml and com­ pleted a four-year OB/Gyn resi­ dency at Spectrum East and St. Mary's Hospital. Grand Rapids, Ml. The bonds are expected to be outstanding for a period of not more than 26 years, exclusive of refunding. It is estimated that 1.96 mills ($1.96 for each $1.000 of taxable valuation) will be levied for ti»e bonds in the first year; the estimated simple average annual debt millage tor the term of the proposed issue is 1 85 mills ($1.85 tor each $1.000 of taxable valuation). (Pursuant to State law. expenditure of bond proposals must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or employee salaries, other other operating expenses ) PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE GEN­ ERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES. THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: hittm Dnhrrf). V P andIrflrei Dhtgix. V D Now Accepting New Patients Call 945-2162 to Make an Appointment 1005 W. Green St. • Hastings Voting Place PRECINCT NO. 1 Hastings Middle School Multi-purpose Room 232 West Grand St., Hastings. Ml Voting Place PRECINCT NO. 2 Pleasantview Elementary School 3754 Lacey Road. Bellevue. Ml All school electors who are registered with the- city or township dark of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties. Michigan. Donald A. Myers Secretary, Board of Education �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 7. 2000 < < iii<k h think < I it... Panthers pin loss on Blue Devils : . Jim Ji ■' bon ~ No time to waste; here’s sports thoughts in a hurry Because time is short (the week is short .day. so time for the Banner is precious), we will go with our two-minute drill to print out this week’s Come to Think of IL • There's no doubt about it. the Lions were super luck) to be playing Sunday in the Superdome zersus the hapless New Orleans Saini*. fhey won 14-10, thanks to Desmor d Howard's 95-yard pun’, return (he’s done it in the Superdome before) and lhe Lions' tireless defense. Game balls should go to every defensive starter, especially Stephen Boyd who made the play of lhe game with a knock down of a Jeff Blake pas late in the game. Still, if quarterback Charlie Batch doesn't start this week versus the Washington Redskins, lhe Lions have little chance, if any, of springing the upset. • Hastings' own Jason Makley was on the Held making the calls during Monday's Michigan Battle Cats game at Battle Creek's C.O. Brown Stadium. Makley, a 1994 graduate of Hastings High School, finished his second campaign of program umpiring with the game in the "Cereal City." • So Bobby Knight won't teach at Indiana University this year. I’m sure that disappoints many students who were anxious to take one of his classes. Still, it will allow the general to focus more on basketball, something he really needs to do with this zero tolerance rule. His quote to why he can not: "the nebulous guidelines of the zero tolerance policy" has forced me to stop teaching. What a shame. • Talking about good men. how about John McEnroe and his comments. McEnroe said last week that Serena Williams nor Venus Williams would not last long in a match versus most men's players, a comment that sparked controversy. McEnroe has never been shoa-of words, or fiery antics, but do we really need this stupidity. I personally believe that Anna Komikova would give The Panthers held lhe Blue Devils scoreless on three chances inside the 30yard-line and won the non-conference battle 14-7. most men’s players a bigger challenge. • Dennis Miller Update: Don't award Miller for ABCs higher ratings this week in its Monday Night game between lhe Denver Broncos and the St. Louis Cardinals. I contend that football fans would have tuned into that game, regardless of who were calling the action. Even Al Gore could have kept people tuned in to that battle. Look here next week for an updated version of this Miller report. • Michigan looked great last Saturday even without starting quarterback Drew Henson. Let's see, if John Navarre throws six touchdowns versus Rice, does he become the starter? • The Detroit Tigers might not make the playoffs this year, but they have impressed me. Phil Gamer is a quality manager. Now all they need is a little more pitching, a commitment past this season from Juan Gonzales and a few more people to fill the cool new stadium, Comerica Park. • Upset of lhe week, WMU Broncos over the Iowa Hawkeyes by seven. After speaking with current Bronco lineman and Caledonia grad Chad Wangerin last Friday at the Caledonia-Middleville football game. I'm sure the Broncos have the confidence. • Why docs it seem that the University of Michigan always gets the most quality basketball recruits? Whatever happened to the good ole’ days of Tarpley, Wade, Rellford, Garde Thompson and Antoine "the Judge" Joubert. Today the Wolverines require a judge to oversee lhe program and not a judge to launch the jumpers from outside. • Don't forget the second annual J-Ad Graphics Barry County Fall Classic is Friday at the Hastings Country Club. It features all of the prep golf teams in Barry County. We'll see you on the links. Coming at you in full color... seen lari through the lens of a camera. Talk to you soon. Scots shoot past Lady Saxons in area hoops Three games into the season, Caledonia’s varsity basketball team appears to be on a winning course, while Hastings' eagers are still searching for its destiny. The host Lady Saxons showed improvement Tuesday night in their area battle with the undefeated Lady Scots, but a costly third quarter did not help their cause. As a result, Caledonia traveled home with a 67-45 victory. Hastings led 25-19 at half, but Caledonia cashed in with 30 and 18 points in the final two quarters. "In the second half, they wore us down," Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh A relentless defense paved the way for a first win by Delton-Kellogg's varsity football team last Friday in its home opener versus Gull Lake. said. "The first half was, by far, the best basketball this team has played. But they gave up 48 points in the second half... our goal is less than that in a game." Junior point guard Kelley Jackson led Caledonia with 16 points and junior guard Stacey Jenema chipped in with 11 markers and Lindsay Walter added 9 points and 9 rebounds. "They have an exceptional point guard (Jackson) and some depth," Laubaugh said. "They are willing to run." See HOOPS, page 11 The victory evened D-K's mark at 1-1 heading into this Friday's home Kalamazoo Valley Association game versus Kalamazoo Hackett J.T. Charron opened the scoring for DK last Friday with a 15-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Gull Lake lied the game 7-7 with a touchdown run of its own in the second quarter, a 1-yard plunge by Sam Gregory. But the Panthers weren't to be denied and re-gained the lead in the fourth quarter with a 16-yard sprint by Charron. Kicker Travis Kirkestue was successful on both of the D-K extra point attempts. Charron may have scored lhe points, but David Overbeek also paid big dividends in the Panthers* rushing attack. Overbeek led the team with 94 yards on 16 carries. Leading the defensive charge were Jeff DeGoede and Nick Erridgc. Both Panther defenders collected 12 tackles apiece. Panther quarterback J.T. Charron (38) prepares to make a hand-off as his 'inemen, up front, make their blocks. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Head epoch-flPb fWw MtoteA. couple of Panther griddera on the sideline during Friday's varsity battle. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Saxons stuff ‘Cats to stay perfect Hastings' varsity gridders improved to 2- last Friday with a 48-6 shellacking of 0 Albion at Johnson Field. The Saxons scored in every quarter with seven coming in the first, 21 in the second, seven in ’he third and 13 in the fourth quarter. "We were pleased to put some points on the board." Hastings head coach Jeff Keller said. In total, Hastings had 269 yards rushing and 38 yards passing. Defensively, the Saxons held the Wildcats to 69 yards passing and 61 rushing. "We thought the defense played better," Keller said. On the ground, Sean Tefft had 90 yards on nine carries and scored four times, Dan Slaughter had 68 yards on nine carries, Adam Schantz had 58 yards on seven carries, B.J. Donnini had 28 yards on seven carries and scored once and quarterback David Wilson had 25 yards on four carries. Keller said that Tefft and Schantz not only contributed in big ways on offense, but also were key members of a defensive unit that didn't allow the Wildcats much in the air or on the ground. Wilson was l-for-2 passing for 13 yards and Tefft threw once and completed Saxon Adam Schantz (36) follows his block and finds clear sailing versus the Wildcats. (Photo by Dan Buerge) a 25-yarder to Joe Shaffer for another touchdown. "It was a halfback pass from Tefft to Shaffer," Keller explained. "We practice it every week (though) we don’t use it often. If they commit to the run, we’re able to get them with the halfback pass." "Shawn is a good athlete (and) things were just clicking," Keller said. Tefft loves to play Albion. A year ago, he picked off two passes in one quarter and returned them both for touchdowns. That achievement is a State record. Beside Shaffer's grab, Joey Keller hauled in one for 13 yards. Kicker Zac Fulmer accounted for six points. Hastings had 17 first downs to Albion's 12. See Lady Saxon Niki Noteboom (24) releases a jumper in the lane over Lady Scot Nessa Hofstra (24). Hastings' Sean Tefft (21) drags an Albion defender into the end zone with him. Tefft ran for four touchdowns in the 48-6 win. (Photo by Dan Buerge) SAXONS, page 11 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 7. 2000 - Page 11 Red Arrows dash hopes for Saxon soccer victory Holding Lowell to three shots on goal, while registering 12 of its own, one would imagine that Hastings* varsity soccer team would have come out on the winning side of the 2-1 decision Tuesday night at Johnson Field. But that was not the case. The visiting Red Arrows tallied two goals (one in the second half on a penalty kick) to beat the soccer Saxons in the league opener for both teams. "We played hard... we played well... we just had a couple of mental breakdowns," Hastings coach Dennis Argetsinger said. "We had a dozen shots to their three." Hastings scored first at 8:35 of the first half with a goal from Constantine Hubrick, a foreign exchange student from Germany. Hubrick's blast came from roughly 30 yards out and occured when the Lowell goalkeeper was out of the box. "He (Hubrick) is right now the only one with the will and the know how to score," Argetsinger said. With just 2:14 remaining before half, Lowell's Joe Wisner tied the game with a shot booted in front of the Hastings' goal. "They (the Red Arrows) are hard to stop," Argetsinger said. Then with roughly 20 minutes to play in the second half, the Red Arrows went ahead on lhe penalty kick. Argetsinger said that it was "a mental lapse on defense." The Lowell score proved to be the game winner. "We controlled the game... we had some opportunities.” Argetsinger said. "When we're shooting, we re just blasting iL" Kyle Bellgraph played in goal for the Saxons for the entire first half and I0 minutes into the second half. He was relieved by Mike Hamp. Hastings played two games last week versus non-conference foes, losing one and winning one. The Saxons shut out Delton-Kellogg last Wednesday (Aug. 30) 6-0. Two goals each were scored by Matt Gergen and Matt Norris. Josh Milleson and B.J. VanAman also scored for the Saxons. All of the goals were unassisted. Kyle Bellgraph tended goal in lhe first half and Mike Hamp took the position for Hastings in the second half. Hastings took on Marshall last Thursday (Aug. 31). with the visiting Redskins winning 3-1. See SOCCER, page 12 saxon goalkeeper Kyie aeiigrapn maxes a save during last week's non­ conference game versus Marshall. (Photo by Dan Goggins) AREA HOOPS, continued from page 10 For Hastings, sophomore forward Niki Noteboom led the offensive charge with 13 points and sophomore guard Laura Dipen added 8 markers. "I wasn't disappointed with our offense." Laubaugh said. "We got some good looks and scored. The key (to lhe outcome) was defense and turnovers." Hastings' Jason Goggins (18) slides near the sideline to make a defensive stop against Marshall. (Photo by Dan Goggins) Improvement evident in 2nd game loss to Bulldogs Caledonia 67, Hastings 45 Caledonia 12 7 30 18=67 Hastings 9 14 11 9=45 Caledonia (3-0): Kelley Jackson 6 (1) 3-7 16, Amanda Martin 2 0-1 4. Becky Bloetners 1 2-4 4. Nessa Hotel 3 1-2 7. Stacy Jenema 3 (3) 2-4 11, Lindsay Walter 3 (1) 2-2 9, Pam Spitzley 3 2-4 8. Hannah Cooley 2 4-5 8. Totals: FG 23 (5) FT 16-29=67 Hastings (0-3): Liz Nida I 0-4 2, Laura Dipert 4 0-1 8, Cathy Anderson 0 4 33. Molly Alderson 0 2-4 2, Katie Noteboom 2 2-4 6, Niki Noteboom 5 3-4 13, Angie Eggers 1 1-3 3, Kailey Lyons 2 (2) 0-0 6, Kate Martisius 1 0-0 2. The varsity girls basketball team for Hastings High School showed improvement, but dropped a 37*30 decision to non-league Ionia last Thursday in home action. Ionia was a tough ear)y*season foe for the Lady Saxons and were led by Katie Deupree. Deupree. a player picked as “one to watch" by the Detroit Free Press, scored 12 points versus Hastings. Hastings was solid on defense and showed improvement in hanging onto the -U ball. • ni • ' "I was much more pleased with our performance this evening," Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh said. "Ionia is a strong team and Deupree is a top-notch player. We played great defense throughout." Ionia sprinted out to a 6-0 lead and never lost the lead after that. "We need to get our offense going quicker," Laubaugh said. "In two games, we've scored six points in the first quarters alone. That is a tough hole to work out of." Hastings dropped its season-opener to Lakewood last Tuesday, 47-32. teteK) 16 (2) FT 1144=45 ^ Junior Varsity Caledonia 53 Hastings 44 Amber Thomas scored 11 points and grabbed 4 rebounds for the Lady Saxons. Tiffany Howell tallied 7 points and dished out 4 assists. Cassie Meade also contributed in the scoring column with 7 points. Freshmen Hastings 31 Caledonia 30 Erin Hemerling hit the game-winning shot with two seconds left. Hastings' Julie Coles led all scorers with 12 points. Nicole Shaw and Nikki King had 7 and 6 points, respectively. The freshmen are now 1-1. Hastings' Cathy Anderson (14) tries to sneak a shot over a trio of Caledonia defenders. Gull Lake 58 Delton Kellogg 19 Kortni Matteson topped the Lady Panthers with 8 points, but the Blue Devils ran away with the win. Delton Kellogg (0-3) scored five points in the first quarter and seven each in the second and fourth quarters. Barry County Christian 34 Kalamazoo Heritage 21 The Barry County Christian School's Lady Eagles won its season opener on the road against Heritage of Kalamazoo Tuesday night Top scoring honors went to Meredith Rozema with 14 points and Keri Buehler with 8. Leading rebounders were Janna Rozema with 8 caroms and Kayla Kelly with 7. A "poor" shooting night huit the Lady Saxons winning chances. Hastings made just 9-of-20 from the charity stripe. Molly Alderson led Hastings with 10 points and Niki Noteboom added 7 markers. Hastings out-rebounded Ionia with Katie Noteboom and Niki Noteboom each collecting 15 caroms. The sisters also combined for 10 steals and 4 blocked shots. Laubaugh said his team was close to beating a solid squad of Bulldogs. "I was happy with our intensity,* Laubaugh were' *itHn 1 cobple of baskets of knocking off this team." Junior Varsity... Hastings' JV team was defeated by Ionia 47-34. Jenna Bryans grabbed 10 rebounds and Amber Thomas had 8 caroms. Amber Thomas also scored 11 points, while Tiffany Howell added 7 markers. Freshmen... The game with Ionia served as the team's first of the season, but Ionia came away with a 28-15 triumph. Nikki King scored 6 points. Carmen DesVoignes, Erin Hemerling and Julie Cole also added points. McDonaius CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that lhe Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals wil hold a Pubic Hearing on Tuesday, September 19. 2000, al 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 E. Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan. The purpose of said hearing is tor the Board to hea«’ comments and make a determination on a request by Dan and Diane Riddte (Acorn Chiropractic) of 227 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan (see map below). I egal dascriptwy1 on said property Is: CITY OF HASTINGS 227 E STATE ST LOTS 476 & 477 EXCEPT THE W 16 FT OF LOT 477 WHICH IS JOINT RAV EXCEPT A TRIANGULAR PARCEL OF LAND COM AT THE NE CORNER OF LOT 476, TH W 35 FT, TH SE’LY TO A PT ON THE E LINE OF LOT 476 WHICH UES 55 FT S OF THE NE CORNER OF LOT 476, TH N 55 FT TO POB ALSO THAT PORTION OF THE LOT Supporting the Hastings Fire Department Thermal Imaging Campaign 466 WHICH LIES SW OF THE FORMER C K 7 S RR RAV Contrary io City Ordinance Section 90-529 (2)b. of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, this variance, if granted, wfl alow the construction of a structure closer to the side yard lot line than the minimum (10 foot) required setback distance. SAXONS, from page 10 For the Saxons, the lopsided score meant that many players saw action on the field, a good thing, according to their coach. "That was a positive... everybody played and played early," Keller said. "We got to look at a lot of kids." He said he hopes the wori^ will help some Saxon gridders to develop and mature into quality starters. "When you're offensive and defensive lines are so young, you need them to mature early for us to have any success," Keller said. Albion's top ground gainer was Tyreece Sanders with eight carries for 48 yards. Sanders also scored the team's only touchdown. Wildcat quarterback Mike Slaughter was 6-for-l3 passing for 61 yards and one interception. Hastings returns to the road this Friday for a game against O-K While Conference rival Lowell. "Lowell runs lhe ball so effectively; they have strong runningbacks and play aggressively on defense," Keller said. "Once you get into the league; it's a whole new game.” Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49056. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastngs City CterJ' (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649­ 3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk A Fundraiser for Life Saving Technology Ronald wants you to support them, too! Come to our car wash September 9 from 10 am-2 pm 1215 West State Street, Hastings �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 7. 2000 Maple Valley motors past Morrice, face Olivet Friday by Jon Gambee NASHVILLE — Maple Valley slapped the Morrice Orioles around like a red-headed stepchild last Friday, controlling everything but the weather, in a 36-0 Southern Michigan Athletic Association contest. The Lions Scored once in the first quarter, twice in the second and twice more in the third, running up 242 total yards of offense, while holding the Orioles to only 57 yards and forcing eight fumbles. The only thing coach Guenther Mittelstaedt couldn't control was the weather, as the humidity was thicker than smog in Los Angeles. The Lions fumbled three times themselves, but still managed to control the ball throughout the night, and the comfortable margin allowed Mittelstaedt to play most of his players in the second half. The starters got to take a break from the heat. "The ball was hard to handle tonight," Mittelstaedt said after the game. "Last week (against Pewamo West) wc didn't have a fumble, but by the second quarter tonight everything was wet, even the towels we use to 'dry off the footballs. But wc got to play a lot of kids and I was glad for that because it gave out starters a break, especially in the second half." Mittelstaedt was particularly pleased with the play of his second unit in preserving the shutout. "They played extremely well tonight and I thought it said a lot for their determination in keeping Morrice from scoring. They wanted the shutout very bad and worked hard to get it." Tim Wawiemia. in his first year as the starting quarterback for the Lions, directed the potent offense. Typical of Maple Valley football. Wawiemia kept it .m the ground for most of the night, but did open up for two passes, completing one. But that was a big one, as he hit Brandon Hopkins on a 28-yard scoring strike midway through the second quarter to bust the game wide open. On second and ».ine from the Morrice 28-yard-line, Hopkins drifted out to the left flat, took the pass from Wawiemia and scampered into the end zone. Maple Valley' first score came on an 11-yard play. 45-yard drive, capped by a one-yard plunge by Jason Abfalter with 4:42 left in the quarter. Jacob Cole took the pitch around right end for the twopoint conversion. The Lions' third score came on an 86yard punt return by Cole with 4:13 to play in the first half. Maple Valley wasted little lime in the third quarter, with Cole taking the kickoff to the Morrice 38-ya/d-iinc. giving his team excellent field position. The Lions look full advantage as Jeff Rhoades ran in from 36 yards out on the second play from scrimmage. Abfalter ran in the extra point to make it 30-0. On Morrice's first play following the kickoff, they fumbled it away and four plays later Eric Smith ran it in from four yards out to cap the scoring. Cole led all rushers with 97 yards on 14 carries, while Rhoades added 71 and Abfalter 30. Rhoades and Josh Pierce led the team defensively with seven tackles each, while Jeremy Wiser intercepted a pass. SOCCER, continued from page 11 Hubrick scored the lone Saxon goal. Scoring for Marshall were Brad McCormack, Rob Buckland and McCormack again. The game could have been 1-1, but Marshall scored once on a penalty kick and Hastings had a goal taken away. "Our guys played hard; it was a lot closer than 3-1," Argetsinger said. Hastings was outshot by Marshall 31­ 12. A year ago, Hastings won at Marshall, 2-0. Barry County Christian 2, Bellevue 1 Maple Valley runningback Jacob Cole (27) eludes the tackle of a Morrice defender during action last week in Nashville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) with his goal in the second half and Jerry Ladere tallied the game-winner with three minutes to play off an assist from Justin Lampherc. Bellevue led at half 1-0 on a goal by Scott Parr. BCC had just five shot on goal in the first half, but in the second half the Eagles registered 14 shots. Eagle Goalkeeper David Thompson made 10 saves. BCC (1-0) plays at home versus St. Matthews Friday. Gametime is 4:45 p.m. Rob Stuut tied the game for the Eagles MM in or tons upon the land described: TAKE NOTICE: Sale was lawfully made of the following described land for unpaid taxes or. that under tax deed or deeds issued for the land. You are entitled to a reconveyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of this notice upon payment to the treasurer of the county in which the land is situated, of aH sums paid for the tax safe purchase, together with 50 percent in addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the service antVor coat of publication of the notice. The ser- for personal service of a summons upon com­ mencement of an action without additional cost or charge. If payment as described in this notice is not made, the undersigned win msttute proceed­ ing for possession of the land. Description of the land: Lot #148 of Lakewood Estates Hope Township Parcel S08-007-160-12400. Amount Paid $68.27 Deed f: 258 Amount Doe: $132.40 PLUS SHERIFF AND PUBLICATION FEES Tax for the Year 1993 (Signed) WHtom D. Warren 181 TratoEnd rtetey Ml 49046 To:Devto W. Evans. Spouse of David W. Evens. Audrey C. Evens, unknown, unascer­ tained. undetermined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and assigns, including those who are legatty incompetent to ad on their own behalf, said individuals being persons indicated to have some interest in the land above described according to Barry Records. This is an unimproved parcel. P-14) NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED To the owner or owners of any and all interests or liens upon the land described: TAKE NOTICE: Sate was lawfully made of the foltowing described land for unpaid taxes on that land, and that undersigned has title Io the land undemx d«ed or dtods issued for the land. You are entWen to a reconveyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of this notice upon payment to the treasurer of the county in whkb the land is situated, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50 percent in addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the service and/or cost of publication of the notice The ser­ vice or publication costs shall be the same as if for personal service of a summons upon com­ mencement of an action without additional cost or charge. If payment as described in this notice is not made, the undersigned will institute proceed­ ing for possession of the land. Description of the land: Parcel III. COM 200 FT SWLV OF N 1/4 PST SEC 28-3-7TH SWLY 100 FTTH S PAR 1/4 LI 132 FTTH NELYAL RIV 100 FT N 132 FT POB Amount Paid $49.94 Deed#: 151 Amount Due: $74.91 PLUS SHERIFF AND PUB­ LICATION FEES Tax for the Year 1996 (Signed) Willton D Warren 161 Trail End Dellon. Ml 49046 To: Bonnie L. Fig. Spouse of Bonnie L Fig. Bonnie Bumworth, Spouse of donnie Bumworth. Donna R Gardner. Spouse of Donna R Gardner. James H. Gardner. Spouse of James H. Gardner, unknown, unascertained, undetermined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and assigns, including those who are legally incompetent to act on their own behalf, said individuals being persons indi­ cated to have some interest in the land above described according to Barry Records This is an unimproved parcel P-14) THE CITY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF PUBUC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BBS The City of Hastings, Michigan is accepting bids lor the placement of the bituminous asphalt base and sur­ face courses tor the extension of East Blair Street til Wilson Street. Blds shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East Stale Street. Hastings, Ml 49058, until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. September 19. 2000. at which time they shall be opened and read aloud at the above address. The City ot Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to a ward the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best inter­ est. price and other factors considered. All bids shall be dear*-; marked on the outside of the submittal pack­ Jeremy Butler (23) darts past a pair of Lowell defenders In soccer action at Johnson Field Tuesday night. Hastings proved why it is a team to watch in Division II by beating host Lakewood 7-1 last Thursday (Aug. 31) at Lakewood High School. The Saxons swept the singles matches with Kim Karmes defeating Kristi Anne Eldridge at No. I (7-6, 7-5), Amanda VanBuren ousting Rebecca Renee Livingston at No. 2 (6-2, 6-2), Erin Bradley winning at No. 3 (6-2, 6-3) and Marta Uuch defeating Christina Tibble at No. 4 (6-1, 6-0). Hastings won three of the four doubles matches, as Kristen Wildem and Heather Drumm beat Tina Marie Eldridge and NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the members of MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK, FSB, will be held at lhe bank's offices at 629 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan, on Tuesday, September 19, 2000. Polls will be open from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The annual meeting is to follow at 7 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to elect four direc­ tors, and to transact any other business that may come before the meeting. SANDRA K. NICHOLS, Secretary Marie Kruisenga at No. 1 (6-1, 6-3), Jeri Hendershot and Angie Swiatek won over Keegan Krauss and Anna Maria Smith at No. 2 (7-5. 6-0) and Margo Cooklin and Jenny Cottrell prevailed against Brenna Flannery and Amanda Livingston at No. 3 (6-1, 6-2). Lakewood's Christa Dickinson and Noelle Williams won at No. 4 over Emily Martin and Bret Nugent 6, 7-5, 6-3. 4First-ycar coach Sarah Johnston said she realizes that her team is off to a great start, but understands that the biggest competitions are yet to come. "So far, so good... they're playing great," Johnston said. "(But) we have a big week coming up next week." After Saturday's Byron Center Tournament, the Lady Saxons will play at Lowell Monday (Sept. 11), host Hudsonville Tuesday (Sept. 13) and will Auction ^HOUSE FOR SALE^H F Thursday, September 21st N Property is located at 3370 Port Road, Hastings, Ml The sale will be held at ISO pjn. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan RNs & LPNs $2000 SIGN-ON BONUS Through September 22"J only! • • • • • • Excellent wages & benefits 8 or 12 hour shifts available Excellent staffing ratios & caring staff Health, life, disability benefits for FT Retirement & Section 125 plans Generous paid leave time plus more! Send resume or apply at Eaton County Medical Care Facility, 530 W. Beech St., Charlotte, MI 48813 FAX: 543-0378 REQUEST FOR BIDS Minimum bid is $54,601.00 The City of Hastings, Michigan, is soliciting bids for concrete curb and gutter and drive approach work in the 600 block of East Blair Street. This work is to be bid on a unit price basis with payment based on field measured in-place quantities. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best interest, price and other factors considered. Bid packages including specifications can be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. Hastings. Michigan 49058, until 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. September 19. 2000, at which time they shall be opened and publiciy read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the sub­ mittal package "Sealed Bld - East Blair Street Concrete". CALEDONIA — It was a big game between two rivals on a hot and sticky night. Caledonia and Middleville met up once again on the gridiron last Friday night and the host Fighting Scots came away with an inspiring 17-7 triumph. Trailing 7-0 with 8:39 left in the third quarter. Caledonia's senior runningback Brett Higley darted 15 yards to pay dirt and with Doug Jousma's successful extra point, the score was knotted, 7-7. Just two minutes later at the 6:24 mark of the third quarter, Caledonia's senior fullback, Jerome Gardner, put his team up for good. Gardner barreled 5 yards into the end zone. Jousma. a senior, then booted his second extra point and the score was 14-7. The final points came in the fourth quarter with a 25-yard Jousma field goal at 5:20. Middleville scored first in the game with an 11-yard scamper by junior quarterback Yon Bucher. Former Saxons lead KCC soccer game; we're looking forward to a strong season." Sean Fortier also tallied a goal for the Bruins, his score coming at the 77­ minute mark with the assist going to Tyson Rude. The victory came in KCCs first match of the season. A third former Saxon, goalkeeper Dan Deming, also saw action in the contest, playing in goal for 10 minutes. Saxon netters smash Lakewood, 7-1 MAENSTREET SAVINGS BANK, FSB age “Sealed Bld - East Blair Street Paving". Scots stop Trojans, 17-7 Former stars from the soccer team at Hastings High School accounted for three of lhe four goals in Kellogg Community College's 4-0 win Oct. 30 against Ancilla College. KCC led al half 2-0 with one of those goals coming on a free kick from Curt Nanis. Norris added a second score al lhe 63­ minute mark of lhe second half with the assist going to Brooks Bennett. “Cun Norris was very aggressive, opening up avenues for others." KCC coach h^iktt.fjlunn said. It was a great first LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED This week Maple Valley will be host to perennial powerhouse Olivet and Mittelstaedt expects a tougher battle. "I think it will be a typical Maple Valley-Olivet game." he said. "We expect to have our work cut out for us." SE.V. is $31,800 Property Sells "AS IS" The house is a ranch with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath on a basement with a one-car attached garage. This foreclosure sale is subject to six month redemption rights. Terms - Certified funds delivered to the Sheriff at the sale For more details, contact > Rural Development at (888) 771-6993 J Aural Dnetopmsnf is an Equal Opfartunity Lender play the Hastings Invitational on Caledonia High School's courts Thursday (Sept. 14). At the Hastings Invite, Johnston's netters will face South Christian, one of the "teams to beat" The junior vanity netters also met up for Barry County play Aug. 31 with Lakewood winning eight of the 10 matches: Dani Goggins and Kara Hill won at No. 2 doubles over Nicole Makley and Stephanie Ehl 8-4 and Danielle Drumm defeated Lyndia Petrie at No. 2,6-3. Lakewood's Carrie Cook and Allison Eavey beat Dani Goggins and Kara Hill at No. 1 doubles 8-3, Lynn Graham and Jessica Landon defeated Emily Dreyer and Leslie McKay at No. 3, 8-1, Shawndra Ackerson and Jenni Eldred won over Emily Dreyer and Leslie McKay at No. 4, 8-4, Katie Waalkes and Kristi Barbour beat Brenda Hurless and Shelby Bryant at No. 5, 8-5 and Sami Ehl and Kim Raffier defeated Brenda Hurless and Shelby Bryant al No. 6, 8-7. In singles, the Lady Vikings* Liz Bosscher beat Danielle Drumm at No. 1, 6-4, Betsy Hoort won over Megan Butler at No. 3, 6-4 and Emily Thompson defeated Megan Butler at No. 4,6-4. KCC spikers finish second Winning 13 of its first 17 matches, Kellogg Community College's volleyball squad is off to a flying start. The Lady Bruins won seven matches at the Sl Clair Invitational and took second place honors. KCC lost to St. Clair in the championship, falling in the third game of ralley scoring. Shayna Munson led the Lady Bruins in kills (62), Cheryl Pohl topped the squad in assists (182), Melissa Schiedel led the team in service aces (10) and Munson and Kara Potter each were team leaders with 28 blocks. Potter is a graduate of Wayland Union High School. Two others who play foe the spikers at KCC are Lakewood graduates Katherine Shellenbarger and Jill Benschoter. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 7. 2000 - Page 13 Warner finishes Kalamazoo season strong Ken Warner, of Gun Lake, made the most out of his final Saturday night at sc Kalamazoo Speedway, finishing sixth in the Super Late Models feature at the Kalamazoo Speedway. Warner qualified ninth and finished third in the Last Chance race to qualify for the feature. Joe Bush, Bob Holley and Kevin Malosh also represented the area in the Super Late Model competition. Bush qualified seventh and finished 14th, Holley qualified 15th, was second in the Last Chance ami finished IOth in the feature and Malosh qualified 32nd, was fourth in his heat race and finished 12th in the feature. Two area racers who normally compete in the Factory Stocks at Kalamazoo. Toby Montgomery and Brad Shellcnbarger, did not take part last Saturday. But John TerMeer did. qualifying seventh, finishing fourth in his heat and finishing 11th in the feature. TerMecr. with his finish, is 13th in points. Berlin Raceway... Lee Anderson captured the 50-lap season championship race for Late Model Stocks last Saturday at Berlin, bringing down the curtains on the 2000 season. The win was Anderson's fourth of the League action begins for area gridders Friday night season. Fred Campbell, of Battle Creek, was sixth, Greg Zimmerman, of Lowell, was seventh, and Allen Fricke, of Wayland, was 10th. Ross Meeuwsen was the Super Stock champion, while Brian Campbell, of Battle Creek, finished fourth. Racing Hall of Fame driver and track champion Gail Cobb outdueled Bob Bliss to take the 25-lap championship race for Sportsman cars. Terry Senneker Jr. of Wayland, was fifth. Ryan Katz, of Battle Creek, forged past Hank Lower and was never headed in lhe Auto Value Winged Sprint Cars race. Hastings Saxona (2*0) at Lowell Red Arrows (2-0) The Arrows had a real battle last week with Catholic Central, but came out on the better end of a 16-6 decision. A season ago, Lowell beat Hastings 9­ 3 on a wet Johnson Field. The loss eliminated the Saxons from a possible share of the O-K White Conference title. This time at static is a chance to start the O-K White season with a big win, a victory that would leave the Saxons undefeated. Chances are a bit more scoring will be needed to win this game than what was totaled a year ago. The key will be balance, a tough running game (two...three...four... five deep), a passing game that contributes a couple of nice gainers and a defense that does not break. Hastings is capable of all of this. Sure, lhe Saxons will be on their road, but this Prediction: Saxons 17, Red Arrows 14 Kalamazoo Hackett Fighting Irish (0*2) at Delton Kellogg Panthers (1*1) The Irish, who this week are struggling more than their college counterparts with lhe same name, fell to Schoolcraft last Friday 49-7. Hackett will be looking for redemption, but don't look for the Panthers to give them any inspiration. Delton-Keliogg, as we said last week, is a very good football team. A week ago, the Panthers beat Gull Lake 14-7. A defense that wouldn't budge and a running game that was working on all cylinders, were the reasons. Look for the Panthers to establish their game plan early and wear down the Irish by the fourth quarter. Look for the Panthers top open their KVA campaign with a very big bang. Prediction: Panthers 35, Irish 5 Olivet Eagles (0-2) at Maple Valley Lions (2-0) What is going on at Olivet? Two games into the season and the Eagles are gasping to hold on to any hopes they have for the playoffs. Last Friday it was Leslie defeating the Eagles 22-9. But don't look for Maple Valley to look past this one... not at all. This rivalry goes way back and total execution will be expected from the Lions come Friday. Two weeks in and Maple Valley is looking like a playoff team. But there is still plenty of football to be played. What a Season for Warner, Watts... it was great 2000 season lor the Barry Comity Division ol tbeMfi-A A. Fishing Circuit, especially for the team of Tryce Warner arxTDSh WattfTNteam won Big Bass of the Year and Point champions. Big Bass was won with a Largemouth caught at Pine Lake weighing five pounds and five ounces. The catch won them a new Falcon Rod. sponsored by Vem's Repair and Sport The Point Champions award won the two fifty-dollar gift certificates from Backwoods Taxidermy. It also qualified them to fish in the N.B.A.A. Weekend Classic in Manistee where the top prize is a $20,000 Skeeter Bass Boat. Warner and Watts are sponsored by Ron's Reel Repair in Gowen. Friday's game should chalk up another win for M.V. in its win column. Our guest picker, Jeremy Mix, says Lions will beat lhe Eagles, 22-7. That’s close, here's the adjustment. Prediction: Lions 28, Eagles 10 Middleville Trojans (1-1) at Wyoming Rogers Golden Hawks After last Friday’s disappointing loss to rival Caledonia, Middleville coach Tim Penfield said that one loss does not end a season. The Trojans will be anxious to step on the Hawks' turf and prove what they are capable of. The power... the defense... and liie desire should pull Penfield's crew through. Plus the ball shouldn't be as sticky this week, meaning Shook, Erb, Lalone and others should not find their holes, but carry the ball through them. Prediction: Trojans 21, Hawks 14 Jackson Lumen Christi Titans (2-0) at Lakewood Vikings (0-2) Lumen Christi is tough, there's no way around it. That's why the Titans are ranked No. 3 in Class B. The Titans crushed rival Jackson Northwest last Friday 41-0. Lakewood, on the other hand, is an 0-2 team that could very easily be 2-0. The Vikings lost last Friday to Mason 23-22, despite being up 22-7 with six minutes left in the bailgame. It's time to re-group, re-focus and go out there and win. Lumen Christi can be beaten and our crystal ball says that it will happen at Unity Field lh»s Friday night... under lhe lights. Prediction: Vikings 20, Titans 17 Softball seasons conclude at state The State tournament for softball was held in Midland during the Labor Day weekend. Three teams from the Freeport area took part in the action. In Class D, Tri County was 2-2 and lhe Bob Cats 1-2 in the double elimantion tournament. In Class E, Brian's Tire ended with a I­ 2 tournament mark. JOIN SCOUTI School Night For Scouting uesday, September 12th at area schools BOV SCOUTS OF AMERICA 785-2662 or 888-272-4732 GIRL SCOUTS 784-3341 or 800-442-1401 Tuesday Mixed Just For Fun 4-0; Consumers Concrete 3*1; TVCCU 2-2; Hastings Bowlers 2-2; Scobey-Heard-Blakely 1-3; Welton’s 0-4; Plumb’s O-Bye. Absent O-Byc. Men’s High Games & Series - K. Phenix 222; R O'Keefe 191-537; G. Heard 237-640; D. Blakely 215; H. Bowman 203. Lansing's Tristan Dupuis won the Miller Lite 300 at lhe Minnesota State Fair Speedway in St. Paul Monday. It was the first ASA victory for Dupuis who is a second year driver on the circuit. There have been eight different ASA drivers in 2000. Middleville's Dave Sensiba also took part in the Labor Day event. Sensiba started 19th and finished 13lh. Thursday Angels Hastings Bowl 4-0; Cedar Creek Groc. 4­ 0; Colemans Agency Hastings 4-0; Pen World 3-1; Miller^ Excavating 2-2; Richies KofFee Shop 2-2; Mills Landing 1-3; Team #3 0-4; True Value Hardware 0-4; Sham­ rock Tavern 0-4. High Games and Series - V. Goode­ nough 143; L Irwin 173; P. Fisher 174; T. Shaeffer 166; D. Snider 168; A. Smith 164; L. Miller 182-447; C. Hurless 188-460; J. Gasper 214-516; B. Hayes 162; A. Arends 173; N. Taylor 157; D Bartimus 213-517; C. Groff 149; G. Guernsey 169; S. Green­ field 197; T. Loftus 167; J. Lewis 187; N. Kloosterman 177; J. Conger 171; T. Phenix 165; C. McGinn 157. Short Foredoeure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCI­ ATES, RC., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Notice of ■Engage Foredoeure Saia THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COtLFCT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASA at Minnesota... After two weeks of punishing prep football action, most teams in Week 3 begin quests for conference titles with key league games. Three of Barry County's fantastic five will play league foes at home, while two will trek to other destinations in search of a big conference victory. In the first two weeks, the J-Ad Graphics sports team has predicted six games correctly and three games incorrectly. In order to meet our goal, we must a perfect 5-0 this week. This is how our crystal ball envisions the results of this Friday's games under the stadium lights. BOWLING SCORES MORTGAGE SALE - Deteuft has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Aaron G. Snider and Dawn Snider to United Stales of America, acting through lhe Fanners Home Administrations. United States Department of Agriculture. Mortgagee, dated September 14, 1988. and recorded on September 14, 1988, in Uber 472, on page 397, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo al the date hereof the sum of NINETY TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THREE ANO 51/100 DOLLARS ($92,103.51), including inter­ est a! 9.5% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, al 1:00 o'clock p.m„ on Thursday. September 21,2000. Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Located in Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan described as: Lot 13 Pioneer Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof as record­ ed in Uber 3 ot Plats on Page 80. Right of way to Michigan Beil Telephone Company as recorded in Uber 161 on Page 193. Right of Way to State of Michigan as recorded in Uber 151 Restriction* as recorded in Uber 2^ dnPage 129. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: August 1. 2000 United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. Unit-»d Slates Department of Agriculture Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN 4 ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (9/7) Notice of Mortgage rorectoaura Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WLL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Kirk Lydy and Joni G. Lydy, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Rock Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 16,1999. and recorded on August 30. 1999 in Document No. 1034882. on Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., as assignee by an assignment dated August 16, 1999, which was recorded on November 22, 1999, in Document No. 1038296, on Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE AND 35/100 dol­ lars ($122,465.35). including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Heatings. Ml at 1 .DO p.m., on October 5. 2000. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HASTtMGS. Barry County, Micnigan. and are described as: Parcel: Lot 2. Block 1. Butter s Addition io the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 66. Parcel 2: Beginning al the Southeast comer of Lot 1. Butler's Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 66; thence South 184 feet to the bank of the Thomapple River; thence Westerly along the bank of said river, approximately 200 feet; thence North approximately 220 feet to the Southwest comer of Lot 3 of Butter s Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence Easterly along the South line of Lots 1 through 3 of said Butler's Addition, being identical with the Northerly line of Lot 9 of Wilcox Addition to the City of Hastings, to the place of beginning, comprising approximately the Easterly 1/2 of the Easterly 1/2 of said Lot 9 of Wilcox Addition to the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 1 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(d) and given to the mortgagee, in which case the redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: August 24. 2000 * FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248 593 1306 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 (9/21) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Arthur P. Hedges, Jr. (original mortgagors) to Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 17.1997, and recorded on October 7, 1997 in Uber 1002515, Berry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Homeside Lending, inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated September 17, 1997, which was recorded on July 22.1996, in Uber 1015360. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there it claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND 22/100 dollars ($68,217.23), including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the powers of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them,, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pjn.. on October 19.2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and art described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 1 North Range 7 West, thence South along the West line of the Southwest 1/4 ot Section 28. 495 feet, thence East 332 feet; thence North 495 feet; thence West 332 feet to the place of begmnrg. The reoerapuar IMhe .ft from the date ot such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 7. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1302 Trott $ Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Fanns. Ml 48025 Fie #200020266 Tigers (10/5) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy J. MBer and Linda MBer, husband and wile (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Mortgage Acceptance Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 22.1999, and recorded on November 29, 1999 Document Number 1038490, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank One. National Association, as Trustee, Assignee by an assignment dated October 22.1999, which was recorded on June 9. 2000, Document Number 1045361, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYFIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY­ EIGHT AND 31/100 dollars ($85,348.31), includ­ ing interest al 12.200% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such cric made and provided, notice is hereby given mat said mort­ gage wH be foreclosed by a vie ot the mort­ gaged premises, or some part tf them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on October 19.2000. Said premises are situated n TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 ot the Northeast 1/4 Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County. Michigan; thence East 315 feet along the North 1/8 line of said Section; thence South 22 degrees 45 minutes West 1219.6 feet along the cente^ine of Lindsey Road Right-of-Way for the True Place of Beginning; thence South 22 degrees 45 minutes West, 218.8 feet along said centertine; thence North 83 degrees 59 minutes West. 245 5 feet; thence South 77 degrees 17 minutes West. 50 feet; thcnco North 87 degrees 28 minutes West. 432/6 feet to the point of intersection of a line herein under described as Line “A"; thence North 14 degrees 05 minutes 40 seconds East. 360 feet, more or less, along Line ‘A’ to a point which lies North 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds, West from the Point of Beginning ot this descrip­ tion; thence South 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 sec­ onds East. 744 feet, more or less, to the Place ot Beginning. Line "A" described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9; and running thence West 40 rods for the Place of Beginning; thence Southwesterly to the Southwest comer of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 9 and for the Place of Ending. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: September 7. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors X150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Flo #200020136 Panthers (10/5) �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 7. 2000 COURT NEWS: A Harrison man extradited to Darry County to appear for sentencing on a 1999 car theft conviction was sent to jail for seven months and ordered by Judge James Fisher to pay $3,942 in restitution. Eric Manly, 19, told authorities he was doing very well for himself while living on the lam in Indiana after allegedly fail Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER * 945-9554 //••/,» II iiiiit»/ FOR SALE Beagle. 616-623­ 2569 //<//> W.inlnl WE’RE LOOKINC FOR a hired hand in our feed mill. Back­ ground in fanning is preferred, but not necessary. Send resume to: Freeport Elevator Company P.O. Box 2, Freeport, Ml. 49325 or phone 616-765-8421. SALES OPPORTUNITY’ Weil above average income ($60 thousand possible). Areas fastest growing housing mar­ ket, needs quality people. Must be motivated! Cail (616)-945­ 0000 or 1-888-538-8900 or you can fax a copy of your resume to (616)-945-0455. SUBWAY OF HASTINGS need» help days and/or nights. Must be 18. No phone calls please. DRIVER CAREER: WEST MICHIGAN CJJ.L. Truck Driving School. *2-Week Pro­ gram ‘Day, Evening & Week­ end classes •Placement Assis­ tance ‘Financing as low as $30/ mo. 888-550-4947 SHIPPING SUPERVISOR. AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIER HAS IMMEDIATE OPEN­ ING FOR A SHIPPING SU­ PERVISOR. THE PREFERED CANDIDATE WILL BE EXPERIENCED IN THE SUPERVISON OF A FAST PACED JUST-IN­ TIME SHIPPING DEPART­ MENT, PREFERABLY IN AN AUTOMOTIVE ENVI­ RONMENT, AND HAVE THE BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS NECESSARY TO SUCCESSFULLY HANDLE AUTOMOTIVE EDI RE­ QUIREMENTS. LOCATED OFFERS EXCELLENT GROWTH POTENTIAL TO POSITIONS OF INCREAS­ ING RESPONSIBILITY IN A TEAM ORIENTED PRO­ GRESSIVECOMPANY. WE OFFER AN EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE, WHICH INCLUDES: EM­ PLOYER SPONSORED EDUCATION, PERFOR­ MANCE BONUS, HEALTH AND DENTAL PACKAGE, 401K PLAN. SEND RESUME, IN CONFIDENCE, INCLUDINC SALARY HISTORY, TO: ROGER VANDERKUYL, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER. BROWN CORPORATION OF IONIA, INC. 314 S STEELE STREET. IONIA MI 48846 EOE. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: This position is responsible for main­ taining communication with cli­ ent base through telephone con­ tacts, quality control, site visits, assisting in maintaining current business as well as'developing new business through the sales process. Priority consideration will be given to applicants who meet the following requirements: 2yrs business experience in cus­ tomer service with some sales exposure, proven ability to iden­ tify problems/provide solutions, strong written/vet bal communi­ cation skills, excellent organiza­ tional and time management skills. Competitive wage and benefit package. Computer ex­ perience required, some post sec­ ondary education recommended. Industrial knowledge a plus. Please send resume and wage requirements to: Ad *114 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml. 49058. SECRETARY, GRAHL CENTER (COLDWATER): Monday-Thursday. 4:00pm8:00pm and Friday 1:00pm5:00pm. Hours subject to change based on needs o I Center. Hour I y salary $ 11.21. Visit our website for information regarding job duties, requirements and benefits at www.kellogg.cc.mi.us/ adminserv. Cover letter address­ ing qualifications and detailed resume* must be received in the Administrative Services Depart­ ment by 4:00pm ET on 09/15/ 00-Administrative Services Job #832n, Kellogg Community Col­ lege, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek. Ml 49017-3397. Materi­ als may be mailed, faxed (616) 962-4290 or emailed (admserv9kellogg.ee. mi.us). AA/EOE HANOVER HOUSE TAK­ ING APPLICATIONS for swing shift, fill-in help. Must have CPR and current TB test. This does include night shift. Call 948-3619. BABYSITTER NEEDED OCASSIONAL EVENINGS: Must be dependable & have ref­ erences, 6I6-72I-4O89. HELP WANTED: Full time Receptionist al Hastings law of­ fice. Computer and typing expe­ rience necessary. Call 616-945­ 3495 for more information. WANTED; Widow lady to stay part time with elderly lady. Wages, no work. 948-9433 ask HASTINGS COUPLE SEEKS “parent helper*’. Dad works second shift, mom often works from home office, some- Ir/x HOME AND GARDEN PARTY expanding in your area. Join the fastest growing direct sales company in America. 30%40% commissions. Grand floor opportunity. Set your own hours. Call 877-803-0130 ___________ HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed. Call 1-800-440!57OExt*5O85 24hrs READERS: SINCE MANY ADS ARE FROM OUTSIDE THE LOCAL AREA, PLEASE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUYING BEFORE SENDING MONEY. HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Allied Mortgage Capital Corp 1-800- GENERAL HOME INSPEC­ TION: N^.H.1.# 10-7094. Lyle Burch, 945-5741. 24 FT. 1990 WELLS CARGO FOOD CONCESSION WAGON. Call 945-0709. DOGHOUSE XL IGLOO $60. 616-948-0294 NEW OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE at Southside Plaza in Hastings. 1300 to 5400 sq. ft. available. $7.85 per sq. ft. triple net. Pandl Development, ‘MSSOTS. FOR RENT: 2 bedroom in the tact: Jeri Weinbrecht, 616­ 945-3034 or Voicemail 616222-7638. FREE: WOODEN PALLETS. While they last, can pick up at The Reminder. 1351 N. M-43. No phone calls please.________ GUITAR/BASS LESSONS and minor Instrument repair. For appt, call 616-962-2131. LIVING ESTATE SALE: September 9th, 9am-6pm. 8450 Thomapple Lake Rd. 1 -1/2 miles north of Nashville, 1-1/2 miles west on Thomapple Lake Rd. 517-569-3478 or517-852-0985. HUGE BASEMENT SALE: Children's A adult clothes, baby furniture & clothes, maternity clothes, crib-toddler bed, very nice stuff, worth the drive. 4353 FruinRd.,Lacey area. 8am-5pm., Friday. Saturday A Sunday. COMMUNITY YARD SALE: Rivergate Family Camp­ pound. 2514S. Chariton Park Rd. Saturday September 9th, 9a.m.-3 p.m. ATTRACTIVE RIVERSIDE 1 BEDROOM DUPLEX $445.; upper 1-bedroom including utilities, $410. References, de­ posit*. 616-948-2347 ’67 PONTIAC: $12,000 firm. After 6pm, (517J-852-0977. 1998 BLACK PONTIAC GRAND AM GT: I owner, in excellent condition inside A out. Power seats & windows. Char­ coal colored interior. Factory installed sunroof - CD player. $11 JOO. Call 616-891-7874 for more information._____________ CHEVY TRUCK 4 wheel drive, short bed, 1964. Has 5,000 miles on new transmis­ sion. Looks and runs good. $5,800. or best offer. Phone 616-945-4505.________________ 1986 CELEBRITY, good tires, runs good, some rust, 114,000 miles. 616-945-5367__________ FOR SALE 1994 Plymouth Voyager Sta-wagon, extended top & wheelchair ramp. $5,000. Flyer - Electric heavy duty handicap cart used 1 year. $1300. Phone 616-948-2068, call after 6:00pm. GARAGE SALE September 7, 8 & 9th. Thursday, Friday, & Saturday. 9am - 6pm. 681 E. Cotfax, Hastings.____________ PORCH & YARD SALE 211 W. Benson St Thursday, Sept. 7th A Friday, Sept. 8th from 9am-6pm. Metal loft/desk bed frame A mattress, upholstered chairs, decorative mushroom accts^ lots of misses size cloth­ ing, boys & men’s clothing, and mlsc. items. No early sales please! HASTINGS 4 PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant Call 945-9888. WATER GARDENING: Wa­ ter Lilies & Lotus. Aquatic plants. Goldfish A Koi, liners, pumps, filters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo. Caledonia. 616-698-1030. Open M-F 9:00am-5:30pm; Sat. 9:00am2:00pm______________________ HOUSE PLANT CARE SPE­ CIALIST: 30 years experi­ ence Call 945-9712 & ask for Mary.________________________ HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: ’LOW RATES’*. HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS. FREE ESTI­ MATES!’ CALL 616-948­ 4093. STUMPGRINDING Best rate around. Fully insured. 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Corner lol. landscaped. $70,000.00. By owner. 616-891 -8671 evenings; for a list of amazing amenities. ing to appear for sentencing last year. But according to Dorothy Marsh, the recommended five-month jail sentence would be a "slap on the hand." "I had taken him into my home," said Marsh, mother of victim Michele Marsh. ”1 took him in because he had a terrible home life, his parents are both convicted felons. He and his siblings were on the street and hungry and his first night in my house he stole my daughter's car and he left.” The woman said Manly took the car to Harrison, "ran it around like a Baja," abandoned it in the woods and scattered her belongings. "Then, he decided, 'I'm sorry' and brought it back and dumped it at my home," Marsh said, noting she received 50 to 75 percent of her belongings in re­ turn. She said the car was in for repair for about four months. "I’ve been following his career. He's stolen other cars and gotten away with it, loo," she said. "He shouldn’t gel a slap on the hand. I think he'll turn around and do it again." But according to defense attorney David Gilbert, Manly is not aware of his mother having any convictions. "As far as absconding, he was scared," said Gilbert. "Why would he be scared when the prosecutor had recommended no jail time?" asked Fisher. "That's a good question," said Gilbert. "Maybe it's due to his youth." "It sounds to me like it's his irresponsi­ ble attitude, the way he's been behaving for a number of years," Fisher said. "Not in Indiana,” said Gilbert. But Fisher pointed out that Manly was arrested while living in Indiana for pos­ session of alcohol. "Mrs. Marsh, I'm sorry I did take the vehicle," said Manly. "I was wrong." "Maybe you should apologize for trash­ ing her car and throwing her property all over the swamp," said Fisher to Manly. "You have to learn if you don't act re­ sponsibly, there are consequences." Manly was placed on probation for three years and was ordered to pay $500 in court costs. In other court business Thursday: • David Wright, 39. of Hastings, was scheduled for a jory trial Sept. 11 on one count of possaarina. of cocaine and one count of marijiadf pbssessiflS.Mie could be sentenced to a maximum of four years in prison if convicted. • Shari Carpenter, 41, of Hastings, was sentenced to 90 days in jail with the last 30 days suspended on her conviction of delivery and manufacture of marijuana, habitual offender. Carpenter was arrested by the Hastings City Police Department after an April 12 raid on her home after a lengthy investi­ gation into possible drug dealing activity at 236 West Marshall St. Carpenter was one of three adults ar­ rested on drug related charges. The investigation involved police use of a confidential informant to make drug purchases out of the residence. The investigation revealed that the oc­ cupants had not only been selling mari­ juana but also manufacturing marijuana on the premises. During a search of the home, police confiscated four growing marijuana plants, approximately one pound of pro­ cessed marijuana, drug related parapher­ nalia and growing equipment. A small quantity of white powder and cash also was found inside the home, po­ lice said. Also arrested was 36-ycar-old Bryan Carpenter and 18-year-old Dana Kurr. Shari Carpenter was originally charged with two counts of delivery and manufac­ ture of marijuana, second offense, habit­ ual offender and maintaining a drug house. One count of delivery and manufacture and the drug house charge were dis­ missed as part of her plea agreement. The residence was the target of a simi­ lar search warrant in 1993, resulting in similar charges against one of the resi­ dents living there at that time, police said. "Ms. Carpenter should be glad we did­ n’t get the pre-sentence report before fi­ nalizing the (plea) deal,” said Chief As­ sistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "In a let­ ter written in her own handwriting, she blames this offense on the two sons. She’s the role model for them." Kuzava said her sons, who were also arrested, were selling drugs out of the home. "They found 14 to 15 ounces in her bedroom, she gets it from a guy at work and sometimes her sons sell it and some­ times she sells it, too," Kuzava said. "If she wants to withdraw her plea, that's fine with me and we can go to trial in­ stead. She doesn't want to accept respon­ sibility." Kuzava said Carpenter's home is about to be forfeited to authorities as a result of the raid. "If she wants to accept responsibility, sm COURT NEWS. w is POLICE BEAT: Shooting victim charged with assault MIDDLEVILLE - The 26-year-old victim of a March 31 shooting in Middleville was arraigned Thursday on one count of felonious assault with a dangerous weapon in Barry County's 56-B District Court. James Lester Rummelt of Grand Rapids turned himself in Thursday to the Barry County Sheriffs Department on lhe warrant issued Aug. 23. Rummelt survived four gunshot wounds suffered when Justin Rauch, 16, and Matthew Twiss, 18, of Middleville attacked him during what police have called a "drug deal gone bad." Rauch is serving a 10 l/2-year prison term for the shooting and Twiss was sentenced to 11-1/2 years in prison. Rummelt is accused of attacking Rauch with a metal, telescoping night stick prior to lhe shooting later that night. Rummelt is free on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond awaiting a Sept. 20 preliminary examination at 8:30 a.m. Police crash investigation continues HASTINGS - Two Hastings City Police officers arc still recovering from injuries they suffered in an Aug. 26 crash inside the city while the Barry County Sheriffs Department continues its investigation. Dennis LaJcak, 32. of Middleville and Stanton Josh Sensiba. 25, of Hastings, were treated at Pennock Hospital and released after the 2:42 a.m. crash. According to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Depar’ tent, LaJcak was driving the cruiser on West Green Street and lost control as th. vehicle entered a curve near Fish Hatchery Park. Deputies said the car entered a "yaw," crossed the center line and left the roadway to the left. The car then struck a curb, continued off lhe roadway striking a utility pole, a guard rail and a tree with the car coming to rest upside down approximately 20 feet from the south edge of the roadway. Both officers were responding to what they thought was a call from their sergeant for help with a fight. According to the report, both officers were wearing seat belts and air bags deployed during lhe high-speed crash. Alcohol was not involved and no citations were issued. The crash remains under investigation. Woman Injured in weed whacker attack YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP • A man who attacked his wife with a running weed whacker Thursday, causing cuts to her face, has been charged with a felony count of aggravated domestic assault causing serious injury. The 70-year-old man has not been arraigned on lhe charge, which stems from an argument the couple had while doing yard work at about noon, said Trooper Sandra Larsen. "She was bent down watering plants and he was weed whacking loo close to her," said Larsen. "She sprinkled water on him to get his attention and he turned to her with lhe weed whacker looking angry." . As the man swung lhe machine at the woman, she blocked her face with her arms, Larsen said. "The next thing she knew, she was on the ground and he was apologizing," said Larsen. The 69-year-old woman suffered a severe bruise to her right shoulder and cuts to her face. ."He denied that it, wap on.purpose." said Larsen. The-cnuple hantena married for one year. -auwnr .. Motorcyclist hurt after striking deer CARLTON TOWNSHIP - A Hastings motorcycle rider on his way to work early Friday suffered severe injuries when he collided with a dteer. Matthew Peake, 31, was westbound on Willetts Road in fog when be crested a hill and saw a deer in the roadway, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Peake told officers he applied the brakes, causing the rear brakes to lock and throw the vehicle out of control. The motorcycle slid and overturned throwing Peake clear of the vehicle. Peake, who was wearing a helmet, reportedly continued on his way to work in Middleville, where Thomapple Township Emergency Services treated him for an injured hand before taking him to Grand Rapids* Metropolitan Hospital. Car towing skater leaves boy Injured THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A 14-year-old boy was hurt Friday when he let go of the car that was towing him as he skated on Parmalee Road near Moe Road, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said Charles Christian-Gorte Danks of Hastings was holding onto the rear of a vehicle driven by Daniel Garrett-Gorte Danks, 16, of Hastings when he let go, lost control of his in-line skates and struck the roadway. Daniel Garrett-Gorte Danks was issued a citation for careless driving. The victim was taken to Pennock Hospital by Thomapple Township Emergency Services, where he was treated for his injuries and released. Man faces sentence for dealing drugs CARLTON TOWNSHIP - A Freeport man arrested June 14 after police allegedly found several pounds of marijuana end 93 marijuana plants will be sentenced Sept 14 in Barry County Circuit Court. According to a spokesperson for the Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET,) Michigan State Police Troopers Tony Kuster and Bill Arndt were asked tu search the property of Stephen Scott DeGroote in the 1000 block of Carlton Road by his probation officer. "As a result of the search, they located about eight pounds of loose plant material and processed marijuana packaged for sale," said the spokesperson. SWET and the Barry County Sheriffs Department were called to assist the troopers as they continued their search, which netted nearly 100 plants growing in four separate areas of northern Barry County, a police official said. Also found was evidence of an indoor marijuana growing operation and a large amount of cash. DeGroot was charged with delivery and manufacture of marijuana, a felony that carries a maximum possible penalty of four years in prison, and was bound over to circuit court on lhe charge Aug. 2. "We assisted in the initial investigation and it was turned over to us," the officer said. "Troopers Kuster and Arndt deserve credit. They did an outstanding job." The Southwest Enforcement Team includes a Barry County Sheriffs deputy. Vehicle larcenies probed by police YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - An unknown subject smashed windows in two cars to steal money, lottery tickets and a Bible sometime Sept. 2, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department According to deputies, a blunt object was used to break the driver’s side window of a car on Norris Road near the Baker Lake Public access. Taken from that vehicle were a Bible, two pairs of sunglasses, keys to a safety deposit box, a flash light leather work gloves and a Raggedy Ann doll in a General Motors plastic bag. In the second reported larceny, a blunt object was used to break the passenger window of a car at the Baker Lake public access site. Taken were two Big Game lottery tickets and coins. Both incidents arc believed to have occurred between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 7. 2000 Vandals break windows at 3 Hastings schools by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Nearly 35 windows in three Hastings schools were destroyed in a crime spree early Friday that left a path of destruc­ tion that has authorities and school offi­ cials frustrated. "We had to call in the people from the glass company because wc needed far more glass than we had on hand," said Superintendent Carl Schoessel. "We re very disappointed when something like this happens. It's frustrating and there is no rhyme nor reason for it." Police and school officials arc urging anyone with information about who may have broken into Southeastern Elemen­ tary School, Northeastern Elementary Schoo! and the Hastings Middle Schoo) to call Silent Observer or use the school's Fast 50 secret witness program. "There are rewards available," said Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver. Police were first called to the Hastings Middle School at 6:45 a.m. Friday when staff member Larry Cook discovered bro­ ken glass in several doors and windows. Three exterior doors had broken panes, one of which was used to gain access to the building, according to a report by Hastings City Police Officer Lowell Wilde. "Once inside, they broke out a glass pane of the classroom door of (teacher) Mike Abbate," said Wilde. "The glass was broken out by blunt force." Wilde reported that nothing seemed to be missing from the room but noticed that the desk had been ransacked and the drawers left open. Down the hall, two more doors to rooms had broken glass in the doors. "Once in the computer repair office area, the only item that appeared to have been attacked were desk drawers of the office desk,” reported Wilde. “The draw­ ers were pulled out and the contents dumped." A second side drawer was also opened and missing was a $20 bill. Another panel of glass next to the en­ try door for the middle school office also was broken out. Wilde reported that in all, seven pieces of glass were destroyed in the building and that maintenance staff had been working until midnight prior to lhe break-in. At 8:40 a.m., officers discovered that Southeastern Elementary School had the worst damage of the three, with 18 dif­ ferent pieces of glass destroyed. Also smashed was the screen to a television set and a computer monitor in the Head Start room, Sgt. Jim Lee reported. Lee estimated the damage to the classroom door windows amount to about SI,000 while a glass display case, the computer and television and a damaged desk amount to another $ 1,000. Police believe the intruders entered the building by smashing a window to a rear door in the southwest corner of the building using a blunt object and cutting the chain around the crash bar, Lee re­ ported. "Judging by the holes in the windows I would guess cither a large hammer or a sledge hammer (was used,)" Lee re­ ported. "They then entered the rooms... went through the desks in each room." In the computer lab, Lee reported that nothing was damaged, but in the adjoin­ ing library, a desk was tipped over and a printer was damaged as it fell to the floor. "They apparently attempted to smash a drawer, but were unsuccessful," said Lee. Also entered was the principal's office, where the subjects ransacked lhe draw­ ers. "In the nurse's office, they went through the medicine cabinet and a small amount of blood was on the wall next to the light switch," Lee reported. "They also broke the window to lhe dis­ play case and attempted to take a leather carrying case from Hastings Fiberglass on display. They seemed to be only interested in what they could carry other than cash.” Lee said several rooms had compact LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis Synopsis . ....... ... ...... RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 1( , • SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AUGUST 14, 2000 • 7:00 P.M. Called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present Walters. Hansford. Hause. Palmer. Munjoy, McKenna and Edwards. Also present four (4) guests Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 79. Motion to receive Ordinance No. 36. Motion to approve fireworks permit for Melrose Pyrotechnics. Inc. . Motion to adjourn Adjournment at 7:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna. Clerk Attested to by Robert M. Edwards. Supervisor (9/7) Notice cl Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the condrtxxis of a mortgage made by Stan L. Monks, a married man and Emma Lucille Monks as to her dower rights (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 4, 1998. and recorded on September 14. 1998 in Liber Document 41017820, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Chuse Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated August 3. 1999. which was recorded on August 26. 1999. in Liber Document 41034512. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR AND 94/100 dol­ lars ($133.454 94). including interest at 7 375% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00 p.m., on October 19.2000. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, except the South 220 feet of the East 750 feet of the North 1/2 of lhe North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, except: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 8. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, distant Nonh 89 degrees 29 minutes 20 seconds West. 1353.00 feet from the East 1/4 corner of said Section E. thence South 05 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West. 660 00 feet to the South Ime of the North 1 /2 of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 8. thence North 89 degrees 27 minutes West. 1228 6 feet along said South line to the North and South 1/4 Ime of said Section 8. thence North 00 degrees 29 minutes 40 seconds East 657.2 feet along said North and South Ime to the center 1 /4 comer of said Section 8. thence South 89 degrees 29 minutes 20 seconds East. 1280 4 feet along said East and West 1/4 Ime to the point of beginning The redemption penoo shall be 6 month (s) from the date of such sale, unless determmed abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 7. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593 1306 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200020059 Mustangs (10/5) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR MOARD MEETING1 AUGUST 9, 2000 - 7:00 P.M. Called to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Present: Hause. Palmer. Hansford. Walters. Munjoy, McKenna. Edwards. Zoning Administrator Muma. Commissioner James. Barbara Schondeknayer. Deputy DeMaagd and fifteen (15) guests " Minutes of the regular meeting held on July 12. 2000 approved and placed on file. Minutes of the dosed session ot the regular meeting held on July 12. 2000 approved and placed on file Treasurers report received and placed on file. Zoning Administrator's report received and placed on file. PCI BuRdmg/Electricai Permits report received and placed on file. Barry County Sheriff's report received and placed on file. Motion to order petition, plans and estimates for control of aquatic weeds at Algonquin Lake be filed with the Township Clerk. Motion to adopt Resolution declaring intent to control aquatic weeds in Algonquin Lake. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 80. Motion to adopt Ordinance No 69 Motion to pay vouchers and payroll vouchers. Motion to adjourn. Adjournment at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna. Clerk Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards. Supervisor (9/7) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patrick A Kennedy and Kathy S Kennedy, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Crestar Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 1, 1999, and recorded on July 21. 1999 in Document No. 1032790, Burry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the BankOne, National Association, as Trustee f/k/a First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated July 29.1999. which was recorded on December 20. 1999. m Document No. 1039349, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SIX THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY AND 76/100 dollars ($96,620.76). jiduding interest at 9.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Ccunhouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on September 21. 2000 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Lot 21. Middleville Downs Addition No 1. according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 5 of plats, on Page 4. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: August 10. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593 1305 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200012133 Panthers (9/7) Page 15 TIME TO TIME, continued from page 9 Southeastern Elementary School personnel worked all day Sept. 1 cleaning up broken glass caused by vandals. • disk players, VCRs, radios, boom boxes and other valuables that were left un­ touched. "The breaking and entering of the school was apparently done Hy several suspects, taking into account the amount of damage done to the school and rooms entered," Lee reported. At Northeastern Elementary, district business manager Barb Hunt reported that close to eight windows were broken and that some computer equipment was tipped over and lhe screens were smashed. Some desks also were at­ tacked. District maintenance staff worked until the end of the day Friday to remove and replace lhe glass and to cover some of the openings with boards until more re­ placement glass can be installed. All three buildings were empty Friday due to the Labor Day holiday. Silent Observer can be reached by calling 1-800-310-9031. Sex offense conviction upheld The Michigan Court of Appeals has af­ firmed the 1999 convictions of Richard L'esperancc for first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct, finding no error in the trial proceedings conducted by Barry County Circuit Judge James H. Fisher. L'esperance had contended that Fisher erred in admitting evidence of a prior, similar act of the defendant against the victim's sister, but lhe Court of Appeals disagreed, holding that the evidence was properly admitted. The court also ruled that there was suf­ ficient evidence to justify the verdict, and that the defendant was not denied ef­ fective assistance of counsel. L'esperance, 38, was sentenced in Oc­ tober 1998 to 10 to 25 years in prison on lhe convictions after a jury trial resulted in guilty verdicts on all four counts. The 10-year-old female victim testified that he had touched her inappropriately at least 10 times. Her sister also testified that L'esper­ ance admitted to touching her inappro­ priately four years prior but that he was not charged. After the verdict, defense attorney Gordon Shane McNeill argued that he and his client felt the victim's testimony was false, but a motion for a new trial was denied. large umber joints for posts, braces, purlincs. etc were tenoned and mortised and bored for hardwood pins about I-1 2” in diameter This was a long laborious process by hand tools that paid perhaps 35 cents an hour “William Gillespie built some 15 barns around the country and hi> own m the mid1920s. He built many houses. including one for Dr Charles McIntyre in Woodland, which still stands Dr McIntyre was a local doctor for many years. “The last gambrel roof bams bui„ in this area were Shirley Slocum s built in the late 1920s on Martin Road and Roland Barry on State Road, which was a beautiful large barn built by Fred Lemngton in 1930. Andy Kennedy ’s bam was built that same year on State Road. "Those large bams had one thing in com­ mon being high. Lightning was always a threat to them. Many were equipped with lightning rods, which afforded some degree of protection. “However fire, always a hazard and wind have ruined many of them. Spontaneous combustion of hay or ensilage has burned many a good bam. Kerosene lantei ns were a danger also. “The barn on the Charlton farm by the stone house stood for about 75 years, but due to standing empty and misuse, it fell or blew down in the mid-1970s. To me it was like losing an old friend. “The barn on the 160-acrc farm west burned one cold windy day in the mid1970s. They were certainly relics of by gone days, but they were no longer needed as bams." Note: In the article of Aug. 24. the photo of the basket weavers has been identified as the work of Gladys Miller Richardson. From left, they arc Jerry Brumm, unknown basket weaver. Douglas Brumm and Neil “Buzzy” Miller. Sarah Isaac is shown weav­ ing a basket on the right of the picture. Thanks to Phyllis Brumm for this informa­ tion. JFW. (More about Chariton Park next week.) �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 7. 2000 More than 100 pot plants seized More than 100 marijuana plants, sev­ eral pounds of drying marijuana and $500 cash were seized by the Barry County Sheriffs Department's HEMP Team Friday in a raid at 4630 Fighter Road in Carlton Township. According to Barry County Undersh­ eriff Don Ford, the HEMP Team raided the same home Sept. 20 of last year when they seized 56 growing plants, approximately one pound of processed marijuana and a shotgun. "Arrested again was the occupant of the home...on an outstanding DNR war­ rant," Ford said. "Charges will be sought for manufacturing marijuana." The 41-year-old man was arrested on a similar charge after last year's raid, but the charge was dismissed by the Barry County Prosecutor's office earlier this year. The HEMP Team has had lhe home under surveillance since last year's raid and found most of the plants concealed among sunflowers and com stalks in various garden plots on the property, deputies said. "The plants are about five feel tall and in another month would have been ready to harvest," said Deputy Rob Hor­ rmann. Police estimate the potential street value of the 100 plants to be about $100,000. Charges are still pending. _ fine, we’ll go along with the plea agree­ ment," said Kuzava. According to defense attorney Robert Baldori, Carpenter has also lost custody of one of her sons over lhe incident and that lhe son now lives in Georgia. "She's been very traumatized," said Baldori. "That letter in her handwriting was a result of the emotional trauma of losing her son and her home. I'm sure she'll take full responsibility." Carpenter told Fisher Thursday that she takes full responsibility for her ac­ tions. "I'm drug free. I haven't done drugs for two years." she said. "I did learn a lol from lhe first time and it will never hap­ pen again. I can guarantee it." Carpenter asked for work release and time to get her belongings out o her house "so I can go ahead and turn it over to the stale." "My attitude is this," said Fisher. "You are going to make the changes. If you don’t, you will go to prison... I think you deserve the opportunity to make the changes." As part of her sentence. Carpenter was ordered to spend three years on probation and to pay $1,500 in court costs and a $1,500 fine. Deputy Marti Horrmann examines one of nearly 100 marijuana plants seized during a Barry County Sheriffs Department raid on a Fighter Road home Friday. • Richard Mexico pleaded guilty to vi­ olating his probation by failing to main- m /fae.' DRIVING EXCITEMENT AT DREISBACH! 2001 PONTIAC TRANS AM INCLUDING RAM AIR PERFORMANCE PKG. 17- WHEELS, T-TOP AHO MORE... 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Michigan 49058 “Where Exceeding Your Expectations is a Family Tradition. loauramtofSAB) Call I (616) 948-8000 May or loll froo ; 1-888-494-5539 E SEftKLtffllK; Mon & Wed 8-7 Tue, Thu & Ft! 8-5 Dreisbach CUSTOMERS Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck "IVwfPf Exceeding Your Expectation -i Family Tradition " <s PRE-OWNED VEHICLES ARE DREISBACH CERTIFIED BY GM MASTER TECHNICIANS! LEGAL NOTICES Synopsls RUTLAND CHARTED TOWMEW SPECIAL BOARD MEET^G AUGUST 22, 2000 - 7:00 P.M. Called to order and Pledge of Mtegtenc* Present Walters. Raimer. Hansford. Hause. Munjoy. McKenna, and Edwards. Abo present Attorney Jon Porter and three (3) guests Motion to go into dosed session to discuss l*igations between the City of Hastings and Rutland Charter Township. The Board went into dosed session at 7:03 pjn. The Board returned from dosed session at 7:43 p.m Motion to give authority to Township Attorney and Supervisor Edwards to negotiate with the City ot Hastings and to settle the lawsuit if an par ttea are in agreement. Motion to adjourn. Adjournment at 7:45 p m. Respecthsiy submitted. Robin McKenna. Clerk Attested to by: Robert M Edwards. Supervisor (9/7) LEGAL NOTICE BARRY COUWTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER NOTICE OF HEARING REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS In the matter of the: WINTERS & EXTENSION DRAIN. Woodland Township To Whom It May Concom: Bo advised that a DAY OF REVIEW to deter­ mine apportionments for maintenance on the ref­ erenced drain wfl be held as foBows: LOCATION: Barry County Drain Commissioner's Office. 220 W. State Street, Courthouse 3rd Floor, Hastings, Michigan (616) 943-4879. DATE: Wednesday. September 20. 2000 TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The current apportionments are being pro­ posed fet maintenance to be performed in 2000. Appeal at an apportionment may be made within ton (10) days after this hearing by making appli­ cation to the Probate Court for the appointment of a Board of Review. Persons with dtsabMiea needing accommoda­ tions for partfapation should contact the Drain Commissioner one week in advance. Thomas C. Doyle, Barry County Drain Commissioner (9/14) 3*are or anemgan In the Circuit Court for the County of Barry ORDER TO ANSWER Fite No. 2000-472-CZ Hon. James H. Fteher 3800 V4. POWER STEERMG. POWER WWDOWSAOCKS Robert J. Longstreet (P53546) Attorney for Plaintiff SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 Rodney L Wisniewski and Tammy S Peters, Defendants Herein 9 *12,995 94 CHEVY 2500 EXT. 4X4 2000 BUICK CENTURY HU SB 32000 «1S WUT UNXD. IM *w MtXJCtO -*16,995 V-6. SPUT BENCH IAVI 65 FORD EXPLORER XLT 92 OLDS 98 ELITE 94 CHEVY BERETTA 4X4. LOW LOW MILES Utt NEW M * OUT WHITE. RED LEATHER. 3800 V-4. EXCELLENT CARE V-4 AUTOMATIC. AR. Utt NEW! I *13,995 • Josh Mayhew of Middleville was sentenced to seven months in jail with work release on his conviction of proba­ tion violation. ROONEY L WISNIEWSKI AND TAMMY S PETERS, Defendants. 98 OLDS 88 LS M MIC 1900 4X4 .,*12,995 • Kenneth Redman. 36, of Hastings, was sentenced to 10 months in prison on his conviction of violating probation by consuming cocaine. He was also ordered to pay $2,000 in court costs with the option of performing community service work in lieu of the costs. Redman contended that he relapsed because he had been given narcotic pain killers by his doctor while in the hospital for surgery after he and his family told the doctor not to do so because of his addiction. "Il sounds like excuse after excuse. I contemplated sending you to prison," said Fisher. "It would be a waste for someone as talented as yourself." JOHN M. WILLIAMS, 350. LOADED. LOW WLES. EXCELLENT OONDmON 350. LONG BOX. 9LVERAD0 tain gainful employment, by failing to live in an approved residence and by failing to report to his probation agent. He will be sentenced Sept. 7. .*6,995 X-CAB. 3RD DOOR. 5300 V-B, REOUCH) - ONLY... *21,595 08 GMC SUMMAN 4X4 LEATHER HEATED SEATS. CO. SLAEX A PEWTER DUAL A3C A HEAT. HEW OVER Ml.000 *26,995 At a sessionof said Court, held in the Circuit Courtroom in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, this 16 day of August. 2000 Present: Honorable James H. Fisher Crcufl Judge This matter having come before the Court pur­ suant to the Motion of Plaintiff and the Court being otherwise duly informed in the premises, now therefore. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Rodney L Wisniewski. Defendant m the above entitled cause, in which Plaintiff seeks to Quiet Tftte on certan property in Barry County. shaB He an Answer or take other action permitted by law or Court Rule on or before the 11th day of October, 2000, by Hmg an answer or other appropriate pleadings wth the 5th Circuit Court. 220 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058. and that should Defendant tail to take such action, a Default Judgment wM be entered against her tor the relief demanded in the Complaint fifed in this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of this order shal be published ones each week in the Hastings Banner for throe con­ secutive weeks and a proof of publication shal be filed in this Court. James H Fisher. Circuit Judge DRAFTED BY. Robert J. Longstreet (P53546) SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET 607 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49056 (616) 945-3495 (9/7) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-09-14.pdf 8beb8a41a4ae41498abab97594594e3c PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC UMM 121S0a»CN« ■BTBBI aaMHO Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Has1 ilNOO PRICE 50- THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2000 VOLUME 147. NO. 37 News Briefs ANNER Community center millage request loses by Mary McDonough Staff Writer A millage proposal asking for the sale of $13.9 million in bonds to pay for a new community center in Hastings was defeated Monday. 1.527 to 1.271. The 2,798 area residents casting ballots represented 22 per­ cent of the Hastings School District's 12,780 registered voters. Backers of the proposal say the defeat may have been due to a lack of turnout at the polls by those in favor of the proposal. "We felt we had a lot more 'yes' voters who just didn't gel to the polls." said Dr. James Atkinson, leader of a group of citi­ zens who put together the community cen­ ter proposal. He said community center proponents made presentations on the pro­ posal to some 40 local groups and organi­ zations prior to the election, and "over­ whelmingly. the groups we met with and the people we talked to were in favor of it, thought it was long overdue, and said they would support it" However, he said, some of those people may not have gone to the polls because they didn't feel their vole was needed for the millage to pass. That was not the case, be said. "Every single vote counted in this." Millage proponents knew they would have See CENTER. MS it Hastings man killed, 3 hurt in accident Pierce Cedar Creek Institute progressing Construction on the new Pierce Cedar Creek Institute near Dowling continues to progress. This aerial photograph, taken the first week of August, shows the main compound at the Institute. The earth-bermed Visitor's Center is in the middle left of the photograph, and the root of the earth-bermed education building can be see near the top of the photograph. A housing unit will also be located in this area. For story and additional photos, see Inside. Friend of the Court to use old City Hall (Additional) News Briefs (appear on page 2) by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County Friend of the Court will have a new home next year, if plans progress as anticipated. With a vote of 5-2, the County Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved re­ locating the Friend of the Court from its cramped, outdated quarters in the County Annex Building to the former Hastings City Hall building at the corner of State Street and Broadway. The county purchased City Hall in 1998, primarily for its parking spaces, and the structure has been vacant since then. Before the move lakes place, commis­ sioners anticipate spending in the neigh­ borhood of $650,000 to remodel the City Hall quarters, including an elevator and other handicapped accessible features. Twothirds of the costs will be paid for by the state, said Board Vice Chair Sandy James, who chairs the board's Facilities & Property Committee. Engineering and architectural work needed before remodeling begins is expected to take several months. Bids will be sought after that, and construction could begin in the early part of 2001. Once construction starts, the work will take about six months to complete. The County Board's Property Committee has been mulling over a new site for Friend of the Court for many months, evaluating the merits of shifting the location to either the Courts & Law Building or former City Hall. James said her committee recommended tbe City Hall structure because it will have sufficient space for Friend of the Court to grow and parking is more accessible at that See FRIEND, page 17 by Shelly Saber Staff Writer One man is dead and three others are hospitalized as the result of a two-car collision late Saturday on M-179 in Rut­ land Township, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police. Troopers said the deceased. 88-year-old William Meyer of Gun Lake Road, was eastbound on M-179 al 9:30 p.m. when he lost control of his car. left the roadway to the right, struck a directional arrow traffic sign, re-entered the roadway and hit a westbound car head-on. Meyefand hi, wife, Harriet, were air­ lifted to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he was pronounced dead at 1:45 a.m. Sunday. Harriet Meyer was still listed in critical condition at press time Wednesday. Listed in stable condition al Pennock Hospital in Hastings are the occupants of the second vehicle, Anthony Marcukaitis, 65, and Sandra Marcukaitis, 59. both of Middleville. Both were wearing seat belts when the crash occurred. Troopers said Meyer was not wearing his seat belt while Harriet Meyer was using a safety belt. Alcohol and speed are not believed to be factors in the crash, reported Trooper Greg Hubers. According to a spokesperson al First United Methodist Church in Hastings, the Meyers were very dependent on one another. "He was her eyes and she was his ears," said the woman who asked not to be identified. They were very, very close." The couple, she said, "did everything together. They were wonderful, wonderful people." William and Harriet Meyer moved to Hastings in 1966 after operating an im­ plement business in Caledonia from 1949 until 1961 when William sold the business and went to work for the Farmer's Home Administration in Sandusky and Cassopolis He retired in 1980. Thornapple Players rehearse comedy Mary Jo Gorouch, Charlotte Mohler, Carol Satterty and Doug Acker (pictured from left) rehearse a scene from "Harvey," a comedy to be presented at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5-7 at Central Auditorium in Hastings. Director of the Thomapple Players' production is Norma Jean Acker. The script evolves around character Elwood P. Dodd and his imaginary friend Harvey, a six-and-a-half foot rabbit. The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County sponsors the new adult theater group. William and Harriet Meyer He was a member of tbe First United Methodist Church along with his wife and he was a member of the United Methodist Men. Goodwill Class and the Homemaker's Group of the Caledonia Methodist Church. He was a life member of tbe R.C. Hathaway Masonic Lodge of Caledonia. Saladin Shrine, and the Hastings Kiwanis Club. The couple has two sous. Richard Meyer of North Muskegon and Jon Meyer of Middleville. Their daughter. Jean Meyer, lives in Kentwoood. The funeral will be held today. (Thursday) at 11 sjn. at the Fi-st United Methodist Church in Hastings and burial will be in Caledonia. County to look at sewer audit by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A Delton area citizen recently questioned the legality of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Waler Authority spending debt retirement funds for purposes other than paying off the original $12 million bonds which financed the system. Now. the County Board of Commission­ ers, which guaranteed tbe bonds with the county's credit, has decided to investigate the impact of a recent analysis of audit re­ ports showing that $1.76 million in debt retirement funds have been used to pay for sewer and water operating and maintenance costs and other expenses. County commissioners Tuesday voted unanimously, with Rod Goebel absent, to have a meeting "to address the impact" of that audit with attorney James White, the county's bond consultant, a certified public accountant, members of the Sewer Author­ ity Board and the C- inty Public Works Board. "The purpose...is not intended to be ac­ cusatory towards the Sewer Authority or anyone else." Commissioner Jeff Macken­ zie said of the board's action. "We discussed in Finance (Committee) the potential im­ pact of the (audit) letter and it's simply an attempt for us to gain complete informa­ tion. It's not clear to us, at this point, what impact this letter may have on the county guaranteeing the bond there..." The county is going to end up picking up the financial fee in this (meeting), but. that's the only way we feel we're going to See SEWER, page 18 �■muy'wirsiiiAti ttlCHJOtlfl Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 14. 2000 Greens seek non-voters’ votes, U.S. Senate candidate contends by David T. Young Editor The Green Party isn’t out to steal votes from Democratic candidates, it really wants to mobilize the people who feel disfranchised and don’t vote. So said Matthew Abel, Green Party candidate for U.S. Senate, at last week’s First Friday program, which was boycotted by a number of local Democrats. Many Dems reasoned that Thomas Jefferson Hall, the party's local headquarters and site of monthly First Friday forums, shouldn't be used to promote a candidate who might hurt a Democrat, like U.S. Senate candidate Debbie Stabenow, who is in a close race with Republican Spence Abraham. However, forum host Jim Pino said he has spent more than a year asking Stabenow to speak at First Friday with only empty promises, almost like George W. Bush's avoidance of appearing on the David Letterman Show on television with Al Gore. He further noted that some who protested Abel’s appearance didn’t seem to object to two Republican State Representative candidates* debate in the July program. Regardless of the protest, nearly three dozen people showed up at Thomas Business success workshops slated Grief recovery series to start Barry Community Hospice will of­ fer a five-week grief recovery scries from Sept. 14 to Oct. 12. The weekly programs, which are geared to anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one recently, will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the five consecutive Thursday evenings at the hospice office. 450 Meadow Run, Hastings. Grief recovery com­ bined learning about the grieving process with a chance to openly dis­ cuss feelings in a safe environment. There is no charge for the program. For more information or to regis­ ter, call the Barry Community Hos­ pice Bereavement Department at . 948-8452 oc Gospel music set at Showcase An evening of gospel music, fea­ turing singers Roger and Carole Nel­ son and In His Name will be pre­ sented at the Musicians' Showcase at 6:30 tonight at Arby's Restaurant 13 Hastings. The Nelsons recently moved back fron Israel where they lived for 10 years They will perform original songs and Hebrew lunes. Making their third appearance al the Showcase, they also sang al Iasi month's Hastings Summerfest. Car­ ole also plays guitar and keyboard. They will be joined on some of the songs by their three youngest sons. Opening the evening will be In His Name, a gospel group from Mid­ dleville and Lake Odessa. In addi­ tion to previous Showcases, the group has performed locally at churches and Christmas festivities in Hastings. They have released three albums. Members of the group in­ clude Mindi Brundage. Kim Parish and Jeni and Shannon Kalee. Seating at the shows is available on a first-come, first-served basis. ’It's Cider Time' series to start Historic Bowens Mills will begin another "Its Cider Time Festival" fall series with a Farm Days & Fiber Show from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The event will include cider making, mill tours, horse drawn wagon rides, music and food. There will be traveling displays in the museum about the Fiber Art World. Children’s Make-it /Take-it activi­ ties will be offered both days. The Bowen House will be open, with Fiber Fest coordinator Nancy Binkowski and others doing spinning and fiber related crafts both days. There will be sheep shearing demon­ strations, led by David Binkowski at the petting zoo located by the barn. Included in the festival events this weekend will be a barnyard pony pull Saturday and a barnyard draft horse pull Sunday. Live music will be provided by Mary Taylor and Terri Penncpackcr, the "Taylored Pennies," with a mix of country and old time gospel music from 1 to 4 p.m. both days. "It’s Cider Time” festivals will continue each weekend through Oct. 21 and 22. The Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Kellogg Community College, is planning a three-part "Business Suc­ cess" workshop series starting early next month. Chamber members and non-member; are being invited to attend any or all three workshops. Each session is $10 for members and $12 for non­ members. "E-Commcrce," the "first workshop in the series, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, at KCCs Fehsenfe’d Center in Hastings, is intended to help people move their businesses into the next millennium with on­ line selling. "Finders Should be Keepers - A Presentation on Customer Service" is the title of the second workshop Nov. 6. Keith Roe, who has spent more than 40 years in sales, market­ ing, management and training in Eu­ rope and the USA, will be the pre­ senter. "Stress Management" is the topic of the third session, set for Dec. 4. The session will include the defini­ tion of stress, identifying personal/organizational stressors, intro_ duction and practice of several stress management tc^hrrfqttes Slid devel- ■ opmeni o< a personal action plan. Joan Ezinga, RN. is the instructor For more information or to register for the classes, call the chamber al 945-2454. CROP Walks set for Sept. 17, 24 The Barry County CROP Wilk will lake place in Hastings at 2 p.m Sunday. Sept. 17. starting and end­ ing at First United Methodist Church on Green Street. The Delton CROP Walk will be held one week later, Sunday. Sept. 24. al the Faith United Methodist Church. Both events are efforts to alleviate hunger in the United States and more than 80 countries around the world Walkers in the Hastings event can have a choice of three routes: a 6.2 mile trek. 1.5 miles and one mile. After the event, walkers will cele­ brate with a pizza and pop party in church's fellowship hall. Registration begins for the Delton walk al 1:15 p.m.. an opening cere­ mony starts at 1:45 and the walk steps off at 2 p.m. from Faith United Methodist Church, located at the corner of M-43 and Bush Street. Even though the church hosts the event every year, it is not a Methodist event and is open to all. Music and food will be available af­ ter the Delton event. Organized locally, the Barry CROP Walk has set a goal of re­ cruiting 120 walkers and raising $12,000. Delton's goal will be $12500. Twenty percent of the Barry CROP Walk funds will be given to Love Inc. of Barry County to stock the First Baptist Church food bank, serving area people in need, and 5 percent goes to the food pantry at Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church in Lacey. In Delton. 25 per­ cent of the funds will be split be­ tween the Emergency Food Cup­ board at Faith United Methodist and the St. Ambrose Community Food Pantry. CROP Walkers are urged to ask family, friends and co-workers to sponsor them. To join the Barry County CROP Walk, if you haven't signed up at one of the area churches, call Durne Robinson at (616) 721-8259 or Trudy Tobias. (517) 852-9524. To be part of the Delton walk, call Elaine Gilbert at (616) 623-8763 or Dee DeFields at (616) 623-2828. Jefferson Hall, the Democratic headquarters, to listen to what Abel and the Greens had to say about political issues in a political year. The number was larger than the mere handful who attended the August program with Democratic congressional candidate Bob Shrauger. Abel said he used to be a Democrat himself and ran for stale representative twice, but has moved to the Greens because "the two major parties are controlled by big money." He immediately called for public financing of elections, saying that the move would cost money, but "it's a lot cheaper to pay millions of dollars to have candidates who are not bribed." The "Green" visitor said the two major party U.S. Senate candidates already have spent big bucks on television advertising that is full of distortions and half truths. He said Abraham, the incumbent, has spent about $8 million and Stabenow has spent about $4 million, but neither has really discussed important issues for working Americans. "They're busy sliming each other with inaccuracies." Abel said. He acknowledged Democrats' alleg­ ations that Abraham has perhaps the worst voting record in the U.S. Senate. "Spence is No. 1 in getting money (political contributions) from polluters," he noted. He added that the Sierra Club consistently rates Abraham low on voting on environmental issues. "He's really bad on wasting our taxpay­ ers' money (with defense spending).* Abel said. "He's never voted against subsidies for big oil and defense. "I don't even need to call him names or make things up about him. He's an embarrassment to Michigan." One of tbe most interesting phony schemes the senator has pulled in recent years, Abel said, is the notion that he supports diversity by allowing more im­ migrants to come to the United States. Abraham, he charged, actually supports getting more foreign skilled technologi­ cal workers to come her because they will wort for cheaper wages than Ameri­ can tech employees. "For big ■fogymues like Intel, tbe question is. wfEld you rather pay an American $25 an hour or an imported worker $12 an hour," Abel said. "It's not an immigration issue." "Yes, I still think the Democrats are belter than the Republicans," he went on to say. "Tbe Republicans are on tbe right and the Democrats in the center. I still don't feel the major parties are addressing the important issues." For example, be noted that despite fi­ nally getting rid of the budget deficit, the U.S. still has a $5 trillion-plus debt, and it should be be paid down. Meanwhile. Republican presidential candidate George W. Bush is talking about giving away tax breaks with the surplus and Gore is talking about spending it on programs. Both proposals. Abels says, are irresponsible. "A lot of money is being sucked off be­ cause of the debt, so there's really no surplus," Abel said. He said a lot of money is wasted on the military. "We need a strong military," he said. "But we have troops on food stamps, yet we have expensive weapons that won't work'' Abel said Stabenow's voting record in Congress is "not terrible, but not so good on some issues." He said, for example, she voted to sup­ port the failed and money wasting war on drugs, "making criminals out of law abid­ ing citizens. "Demand in this country will not stop. It's a health problem. "Everybrxiy's afraid to talk seriously about drugs. It's not a matter of being soft of crime, it's matter of common sense." He charged that tbe only people really benefiting from the war on drugs are cor­ rupt Columbian officials and police drug teams. Abel said. Tm not sure the govern­ ment even has the right to regulate mari­ juana. If it does, then it should regulate even more harmful substances, like al­ cohol and tobacco." He answered charges that's he's spoiling Stabenow's chances of unseating Abraham by saying. "I don't hear her talking about the issues that I am." Furthermore, he said. "Basically. 35 percent of the five million registered voters in Michigan vole. So more people don't vote than those who do... I'm trying to motivate people who haven't been voting.* Abel said some common sense on international affairs is sorely needed. "We have international obligations and opportunities." he said. "People are starv­ ing all over the world. We could sell them food rather than guns. "I'm not against trade, but I am opposed to what today is called free trade, with no built in labor or environmental protections." He cited See GREENS, page 17 Campaign finance to be discussed Johnston Mitchell, acting director of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network, a statewide organization focused on educating the public about the impact of money in Michigan politics and prospective solutions for campaign finance reform, will speak to the local chapter of the American Association of University Women at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19. at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Mitchell is shown here talking at a First Friday forum last May. Parking issue returns for Hastings council by David T. Young Editor Downtown parking — the issue that never seems to go away — was prominent again at last Monday night's Hastings City Council meeting. The council fielded complaints that two hours isn’t enough and that spaces aren't big enough to accommodate some tracks. It also decided to prohibit all parking in the two spaces in front of the Cinema IV theater. Jan Cohoon, co-owner of the Jonny Conoon’s Restaurant downtown, wrote the council a letter suggesting that perhaps a committee could be formed to study the parking time limit issue and come up with some kind of a solution. She argued that two hours isn't enough time for a customer to come to Hastings to get a haircut, run errands and eat lunch. She said that people who try to accomplish all these things too often wind up with a parking ticket. But Councilman David J as perse said he doesn't have a problem with the time limit, especially in front of his business, Bosley Pharmacy, on South Jefferson Street, where parking spaces are at a premium and he doesn't like to have any of them taken up for long periods of time. Jasperse added that there is a threehour parking lot across from Jonny Conoon’s. The council did agree to take a look at relaxing the controlling ordinance that governs parking outside the lines. It was noted by Councilman Donald Spencer that some pickup trucks are too big for the 18-foot long spaces provided and when they are parked and go beyond allotted space, they throw off other vehicles parking nearby. "You’ve relaxed the parking ordinance for 2 to 6 a.m. (for no parking on city streets), why can't you relax this?" he asked Police Chief Jerry Sarver. He suggested that city staff come up with some kind of a resolution, but was told by City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes that some kind of consistent enforcement is needed in order to deal effectively with "flagrant abusers." City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the Downtown Development Authority plans to take up the issue of a parking study at a joint workshop with the city at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Sept. 25. "Perhaps you’d like to wait for the results." he said to Spencer. The council did take official action on a suggestion to make it illegal all of the time to park in two spots in front of the exit doors al Cinema IV on West State Street. Sarver said it is illegal to park in front of the theater now during show times, but there is some confusion as to just when that time is. Matinees now start at noon, but during the summer they were as early as 11 a.m. Therefore, some people have gotten tickets, not realizing that movies were being shown. Parking directly in front of the movie theater is illegal because cars could block fire exits. Sarver told the council, "I have no problem with prohibiting parking there all the time,” but I know that parking is at a premium downtown." Spencer said. "I don’t see why we have to prohibit it (parking).” Sarver answered. "We need a clear pass for the fire exit (coming out of the theater)." The motion to ban parking there altogether passed 8-0, with Joe Bleam absent. Spencer, despite his objections, voted yes, saying, "I take it we don't have a choice on this." Fekkes responded. "You have a choice to violate the (state) law." After the vote, Jim Brown, cuphrvisorclecf1 of HastingsTownthip.said he approved of the move, but still promised he would go to District Court Oct. 4 and plead not guilty to a parking charge against him, "based on principle." In other business at Monday night’s meeting, the council: • Decided to change the hours City Hall will be open to the public back to 8 am. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. City Hall had been open over the last year from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., but Mansfield noted few people came in from 5 to 5:30, while there was still a lot of people who wanted to do business between 8 and 9 in the morning. • Went over guidelines for tax abatements for industrial facilities only. Council was left with the power to determine who will and who won't get a tax abatement. It also was noted that there will be no tax abatements for commercial firms such as developers of residential complexes. Several local landlords, including Dorotha Cooper. Linda Watson, Sandy Converse. Judy Jacinto and Kay Stolsenberg appeared at the meeting to protest any plans for such abatements. Stolsenberg argued, "I'm opposed to someone else getting free taxes while I pay $12,000 a year." Mark Englerth, a local developer, said, "We don’t want to compete in our business against our own tax dollars." • Set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. Monday. Sept. 25, on a request from William Slagstad for curb, gutter, paving and water and sewer on Taffee Drive and W. Thom Street, which, if approved, would create two new special assessment districts. • Was told by Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach that his department has been riddled with injuries to workers, which has caused some 'delays in getting work done and in picking up brush in a timely manner. "We can do the work, but this brush pickup is killing us," he said, noting the department is shorthanded by two-full­ time employees. Spencer asked if the DPS has been "biting off too much" in attempting to take on work. But the idea of having outside companies come in to do some work was nixed because the city crews, can do it cheaply and efficiently. The council agreed to look into insisting that outside contractors be bonded so that if there arc problems or damage, they will pay up front. Councilman Donald Tubbs said, "For those who arc reputable, bonding isn't necessary. Englerth added, "There are two sides to the coin. You're driving up the costs of small companies to do business." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 14 2000 - Page 3 Construction progressing well at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute by Mary McDonough Staff Writer It began with a dream, but now the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in Balti­ more Township has become a reality, with several buildings complete or nearing completion and research and education projects under way. The institute is a project of the Willard G. Pierce and Jessie M. Pierce Foundation. Joe and Gary Pierce, son of Willard and Jessie and founders of the institute, dreamed of a place where environmental professionals, students and interested non-professionals could gather to learn more about the environ­ ment and foster stewardship of ecosystems by way of preservation, man­ agement and restoration of natural land­ scapes. By the end of this summer, a portion of the 625 acres of property located off Cloverdale Road near Dowling has been transformed into a facility that provides housing and teaching areas for those pro­ fessionals. Already completed is a 2,400-squarefoot research lab. Nearly complete is a 4,500-square-foo’ education building that houses two laboratories, a computer lab, a study area with study carrels, a library/conference room, a specimen room, and two bathrooms. Due to be complete at the end of December is a 13,000-square-foot Visitor's Center containing a 250-seat auditorium, reception area with 1,000-gallon fish tank, gift shop, and lounge area with woodbuming fireplace, a dining hall that will seat 75, a kitchen, office space, and a deck/patio area overlooking the rolling hills of the institute property. A home for the institute's resident manager is completed, as well as a farmhouse that was turned into a guest quarters for visitors. The institute expects to break ground at the end of September for a barrier-free hoi>«.ng facility with two units that comply with the American Disabilities Act. Next spring construction will begin on seasonal cottages and a bathhouse. The cottages will contain bedroom facilities for two people with a half-wall in between. Already researchers from Grand Valley State University, Albion College, and Michigan State University have used the guest quarters, which contain 11 bedrooms, three bathrooms, a kitchenette and common area. Gary Pierce said the facility is also open to the public during those times when workshops and conferences are not being held. Accommodations are $36 a night. University researchers have been or are conducting a variety of studies on the property on such things as the land's surface geology, mammals that populate the property the property's ground water, a biological and chemical survey of Brewster Lake, which is located on the property, and a population study of white-tailed deer that is the first such study done in the southern lower peninsula. Some workshops have already been held at the facility as well, including two courses on wetlands construction and restoration and a one-day plant identification course for the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy. A program director who will oversee the various workshops, conferences, and programs held at the facility is expected to begin her duties Oct. 1. Outdoors, some of the land has been converted to native prairie and some hiking trails are open. Extensive efforts have been taken to ensure the construction is ecologically safe and energy efficient. Sixty-six geothermal wells, each 235 feet deep, will heat and cool the education building, Visitor's Center, and housing facilities. Both the Visitor’s Center and education building are earth-bermed with partial sod roofs. Rock dikes, a silt fence and two ponds capture runoff water to protect nearby Brewster Lake. As work progresses on the site, more interest and excitement is being ex­ pressed by people and organizations in Barry County, some of whom have come out to visit and/or use the facility. The institute <s not just for environmental professionals. Pierce said. Plans are to hold classes for non­ professionals and make areas such as the hiking trails available to the public. "This facility," Pierce said, "is a facility for the people of Barry County." Visitors to the Institute will enter the center through this large covered entryway. The sod roof of the earth-bermed bt ting can be seen on either side of the entrance. Institute Director Gary Pierce sits in the common area ot the tarmhouse the Institute converted into a guest sleeping quarters. The farmhouse contains 11 bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a kitchenette in addition to the common area. The back of the education building looks out on prairie and woodland. The front of the earth-bermed building is partially hidden beneath a sod roof. The deck of the Visitor's Center has one of the finest views in Barry County," according to Institute Director Gary Pierce. I A study area with study carrels is designed to allow visitors to the center to mingle with each other and exchange information and ideas. One of the two laboratory/classrooms in the education building is shown. The Visitor's Center will be beautiful as well as functional. ...in need of Quality printing? Let us...QUOTE YOUR WORK! J-Ad Graphics North Broadway - Hastings Call 6I6-94S-95S4 The 250-seat auditorium will provide room for various instructional activities. Get Your News INSTANTLY! Log on to www.jadnews.com One of the 11 bedrooms was made slightly larger to accommodate a family. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 14. 2000 LETTERS from our readers... Sewer authority doing the right thing To the editor: This letter is being written in response to statements made and handed out at Sept. 10 Legislative Coffee at the County Scat by sewer critic Barbara Cichy. Yes. the sewer authority was aware of funds being used from debt service and new connection fees for other than debt service. The authority had no choice in order to sus­ tain the costs of the lawsuit and made improvements in the plant to meet permit limits. The debt service fees (S7 per month) and new connection fees are funncled through an "improvement fund account." Funds from this account may be used for improve­ ments in the system, providing there is enough for bond payments. Even in the spring of 1999. Tom Traciak a financial consultant for the authority, sug­ gested we could move S3 a month out of debt service to O&M and still meet bond payments with some growth in the system. He recommended a rate increase in both the Debt Service and O&M fees overtime. Three of the four i.wnships approved reso­ lutions for this increase, which was designed to improve funding for O&M in Write Us R letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Know Your LEGISLATORS: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. . U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Inring, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7fh District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment Ime: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. the system. Even if no shift is made from debt service to O&M there is still a need to raise O&M fees to improve funding in that area. The authority has now requested a recommen­ dation from the sewer authority auditor who recently completed an overview summary of total revenues and expenditures from the inception of the sewer authority. Assess­ ment collections and interest have always been deposited in a debt service account, which is held in a Barry County debt fund. Some money was expanded from this fund during construction since the bond of $2 million did not cover the total cost of the original project of the four townships. Even though $1.7 million has been used funds which were generally used for debt retire­ ment our auditor has indicated. "I believe that the authority is in good position to be able to satisfy the debt payments without any future additional Township contribu­ tions.” However this docs not negate the need to raise O&M fees to improve revenues for O&M expenditures. The authority has continued to provide factual information about the status of the sewer system. Unfortunately, we can’t con­ trol how certain critics want to use this information. It’s better to attend the sewer meetings and learn first hand what deci­ sions arc made from the users of the sys­ tem. We think we have taken our duties seri­ ously and arc responsible to the public. With growth and present use of funds there appears to be no need to replenish the debt service account. This was shown in a financial analysis by Tom Traciak. The authority generally needs io look at this area on an annual basis to make sure of ade­ quate funding. With respect to commercial accounts, it is standard practice to periodically review water usage. Many accounts were corrected because of increased use or were inadver­ tently incorrectly assessed. Customers arc buying capacity in the system and to be fair need to equitably pay for that capacity and use. The projected growth figures by Bendzinski and Co., Municipal Finance Advisor to the original project, indicated we should have 1.872 customer equivalents m the year 2000. At the present time, we have about 1,441. This means we arc still ahead of schedule. You can sec from this letter to Cichy's allegations that my response is less alarm­ ing and I think closer to the truth of the financial situation of the authority. Howev­ er, we will always continue to welcome constructive comments from the general public and users of the system. Lloyd S. Goyings, Supervisor Prairieville Township, and Chair, SWBCSWA Need a great gift idea? Give the gift of knowledge...a subscription to The BANNER 945-9554 Authority mismanaged sewer system To the editor: In a letter to the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority in June 1999. I first requested that the authority look into hiring a firm. so. we (the subscribers and taxpayers) could stand a chance of getting a fair shake as to how our money is used, not to mention a chance of passing a state inspection. In September 1999 the Kalamazoo Gazette had an article that told about Paw Paw hiring a firm to manage their system, and what kind of security Paw Paw’s offi­ cials were looking forward to: "Professionals in every field to back them up, preventive maintenance, verifica­ tion that their system and equipment arc in working order, professionals assuming the maintenance responsibilities, and uack up people if there arc problems." I believe there could even be the possibil­ ity that a firm would even have their own accountants and office manager. In October. I asked the authority to take my request very seriously and at least look into hiring a firm. By December I still had no answer. So. I again asked at their Dec. 27 meeting, why I hadn't received any response. At that time. Prairieville Town­ ship Supervisor Lloyd Goyings stated that he felt my letter did not merit a response. It was tn May 1999 that Goyings and I had a meeting, when I asked if the authori­ ty had ever looked into hiring a firm. Goy­ ings made a statement to the effect that the authority could do a better job than any’ firm since they (the authority) were not into the business of making a profit. 1 am not so sure this is a true statement! I would ask this question, if you arc ill do you go to your neighbors or do you go to the profes­ sionals? I believe it is Barbara Earl (Johnstown Township) who has stated time and again that the board is comprised of lay people who are not subject to accountability through "errors of omission.” In response to the Banner article of Sept. 7. 1 wish to put the same questions out again, only this time to the voters: If the sewer authority thinks they can manage things so well for us how do they explain the following? I In |996. Barn. Hope and Prairieville officials mismanaged the Ambulance Ser­ vice to the extent that it was taken over by a private firm. 2. Pat Albert (Hope Township and co­ chair of the SWBCSWA) was appointed in charge of interviewing and the hiring process. She never had prospective employ­ ees fill out a job application. The result was the authority hired a convicted felon who was still on probation at the time. They con­ tinue to employ that person to this day. I spoke to an attorney who advised me to open a special sewer escrow account as a form of civil protest. 3. Not acting in "good faith” on out behalf in the December 1997 lawsuit against the firms resulted in the fact that we arc the only sewer system I know of who has to heat our own excrement in order to make the microbes do their work. 4. Since the 1998 audit, the authority has been warned not to use debt retirement funds to pay other bills. I believe this just shot a big hole in their "errors of omission” theory. They continue using debt retirement money to pay other costs, in essence losing $1,762,300. I ask, who has merit or creditability now? In over 30 years of teaching. I have never told a student their questions were foolish or had no merit. As a taxpayer and sub­ scriber of the system those township offi­ cials work for me. I would never dream of telling my employer their opinion didn’t count! It is time the residents of the four town­ ships use their voting rights and send a very clear message to their officials. If they couldn’t run an ambulance and can’t run a sewer system. I’m wondering what kind cf job they arc doing for our townships. Sharon Ford, president of the Committee for Responsible Government. Pine Lake Be aware of prescription drug danger To the editor: This is concerning the recent article in the Banner about the area schools that were vandalized over Labor Day weekend. My concern is that not only was there damage done to the schools, but also prescription medicines were stolen out of the offices. I think the public, along with the parents of children in these schools, need to know that there arc people out there with pre­ scription medicine that could be possibly dangerous to them or anyone else if taken. You can only speculate on what these peo­ ple arc planning on doing with these med­ ications, whether they’re keeping it for themselves or planning on selling (and/or) giving it to other unsuspecting kids. This also raises the point that yes it is important to teach our kids about drugs, but how often do we tell our kids about the dan­ gers of taking someone clsc’s prescription medicines? , . j , . I feel we have a right to Be informed of all the facts that we can be on the watch in case anyone secs anything or their child is approached. It just happened that one of the prescrip­ tions stolen was my child's. I would have wanted to know regardless of whether my daughter was a victim or not. so that I could take steps to educate my children on the dangers that they could face. My only reason in writing this is so all parents will be aware of this and can take the necessary precautions for our children. Stacy Sheldon, Hastings Thomapple Manor a good experience To the editor: When I retired I had great plans. Some were accomplished. No\v I am in a nursing home, and this wasn’t one of my plans. In January 1997, I landed in Thomapple Manor. It has been a good experience. Bar­ ry County should be proud of this estab­ lishment, and should become more interest­ ed in its welfare. The nursing staff is excellent and trained well and arc kind and helpful. The rehabili­ tation department works endlessly to help people return to their homes. The Alzheimer’s Department is doing a fine job and the activities department go the last mile to entertain the residents and give them a feeling of being at home. The surroundings arc pleasant and the facility is in good condition. The food is good and the dietary people do their best to please the residents. Agnes Smith. Thomapple Manor *1lu& Week'*. HastingsBaNNER PUBLIC OPINION: What about death tax? How do you feel about President Clinton last week vetoing a bill that would have eliminated the inheritance tax? Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics inc 1351 N.M-43 Highway Hastrgs. 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It is isn’t right because this is money that has already been taxed." Michelle Roper, Sunfield: Rebecca Ogg, Delton: Lynn Buer, Caledonia: "I don't think you should have to pay a big tax on your land to give it to your kids. I think all the taxes stink anyway." "If this bill would help the "I fell wc should eliminate family farmer, I am in favor the inheritance tax because we arc so overtaxed anyway. of it, but not if it just I'm not surprised he did that benefits the super rich." and 1 ■’ isagree with him. vetoing that bill." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 14. 2000 - Page 5 LETTERS from our readers Help from local stranger restores faith in people To the editor: I thought I'd share this true story: I deem it work related in that when dealing with irate or anxious people dur­ ing the course of our daily routines we sometimes have to be reminded that there is inherent good in mankind, just waiting for the opportunity to surprise us. As some of you know. I've been having sporadic car troubles, as is normal for the old classics such as mine! I found myself rushing to take care of things for my daughter's fast approaching wedding this Saturday, and during one such trip to measure for my tux. Io and behold, the old clunker refused to start again. There we sat in the tailor's parking lot on a Thursday evening many miles from home. As luck would have it, the lot was lo­ cated directly across from a car dealer and people were rushing to and from the parts counter before closing time. One young man pulled in and parked next to my rust bucket and ran into the dealer. When he returned. I asked if he could possibly give us a jump to try to get back on the road, which he was glad to do, as his 5-year-old wrestled and tapped into a seemingly endless energy supply. We first tried my cheap jumper cables without so much as a whisper in response from my tired old car. At this disap­ pointment, my new friend offered to run home and get his jumper cables to try again, which he did, but with much the same results. . Hmmm. Stranded in Hastings without sleeping arrangements and work sched­ uled the next morning in Lansing. Oh, Our new friend then offered to tow the car off the parking lot. either to my daughter's house (which he pointed out was a poor choice under the circum­ stances because of the lack of tools needed to fix the car), or better yet. back to his house where he had a hoist, hy­ draulic jack and all the tools possibly needed. We voted on the latter, and he dutifully went back home, got his towing chains and hooked up to us and towed the disabled vehicle to his yard, much to . my astonishment and wonder. As we diagnosed the problem, the al­ ternator became the prime suspect and we removed it from the car just as a friend came up the driveway, carrying a few boards that needed to be ripped for a project of his. "Do you still have that table saw set up and ready to go? I need these ripped to one inch," he asked his friend. "Tell you what, you run this alternator down to Parts Plus and check it out and I'll rip those for you while you're gone," said my new friend. And with this arrangement, the fellow took off with my alternator and we ripped the lumber on a tabic saw in the garage. When he returned, we discovered that thealternator tested out good and our problem was more serious than we were hoping for. The only thing left in the starting cir­ cuit was the starter, so we got the car in the air and dropped the starter out of its nesting place in the engine. A quick ap­ plication of juice to the correct terminals rewarded us with a slow groan and click from the old starter motor before it gasped its last breath. Great. Now I had the expense of a starter... if we could find someone who carried a 20-year-old starter replacement in stock for us. Dark clouds began to gather around my hopes of getting home tonight and to work the next morning. My new friend quickly got on the phone and began methodically checking with junk yards and parts stores to dis­ cover that they had all just closed five minutes ago. Sheesh. The dark clouds began rumbling and became more threatening. I waited patiently for the lightning to strike. After an hour of phone calls through two pages of friends, my new friend con­ tacted his girlfriend's father and he was sure we could get something to work. So, we packed up the starter and hopped in the truck and rode off into the country­ side to see the wizard, me thinking all the time that "I don't think we're in Kansas any more, Toto." But down the yellow brick road w6 went with hope in our sails. After arriving, explaining the problem, displaying the sick starter and much tin­ kering in the bam my new friends actu­ ally dismantled, swapped parts and con- coctcd a starter that actually worked on the test bench! Wanting to express my appreciation for his valiant efforts I of­ fered in vain money or anything to make it right for this fellow who had just given up the better part of his night to help out a total stranger. "Not needed," was the response. "The next time you come across someone in need of help just return the favor by help­ ing them." Amazed, and with my faith in mankind restored, we eventually got the starter back to the car, reassembled everything in the dark driveway, and were gratified by the roar of the engine as my car came back to life! Again, I tried "to make it rignt" for my new friend and was once again told the same thing, "Just help someone else out when they need it." We exchanged personal contact info and I made a firm oath to schedule a dinner date with this amazing new cou­ ple we just met. After a handshake and heartfelt thank you I was on my way home, my mind reeling over what this evening had presented to me. Never again will I despair or ponder over the seeming inhumanities or injus­ tices we encounter in our everyday lives, but will instead call on my abilities to help someone in the way I was helped that night by a total stranger who gave me a glimpse of what the world can be simply by showing compassion and offer­ ing help and comfort to someone else in their hour of need. Wouldn't the world be a grand place to live in if everyone we met acted like this? For me it opened my heart and fo­ cused my sight to pay greater attention to the world going on around me and of­ fering whatever I* can to make it a better place for us all. Now I find myself pausing often to smell the roses, and ask, "Can I help?" whenever I can. I don't know if it's the joy and wonder of my daughter's wedding and celebra­ tion of life, or this past incident, but somehow the future looks brighter and I enter it with anticipation now instead of fear or dread. Dan Clark, LAN Administrator. Michigan Department of Environmen­ tal Quality, Not all of Summerfest was wonderful Dear editor, I was glad to sec that Mike Hallifax was happy with the way Summcrfcst went this year. It did seem to go pretty good, except the arts and crafts event. What happened there this year? No one knew exactly when to open or close their booths this ycar.i was one of those crafters. I was sent one paper with hours to go by, and then they printed different hours in the Reminder. This cvcnt is getting to be a little bit ridicule* They call it a juried show, but yet th< >idn’t even give out awards this year. «uy advertise that they give out first, second, and best of show awards. I did not sec one ribbon hanging at any of the booths this year. 1 didn’t read about or sec any pic­ tures in the Reminder or Banner about the winners. Did they just forget to judge the booths or what? To begin with, I was not able to paint faces this year and was told it was because they didn't want to duplicate crafts. They were having a face painting booth with vol­ unteers painting faces this year. 1 asked them where the conflict was. If parents would much rather pay to have their child’s face painted instead of having it done for free, then where was the conflict? Then, the response was that it had to be an art or a craft. I asked them what they thought face painting was? They just disregarded my questions and told me that I couldn't do it, volunteers were already doing it. I paint faces because I have a lot of kids and parents ask me every year to paint faces. I paint differently than anyone else docs, therefore the parents want me to paint on their children. This was the second year in a row that I was not allowed to paint faces at the Summcrfcst. . I showed and sold my hand painted rocks at the Summcrfcst and did pretty well, but I wanted to set up a table to let kids paint their own rocks, with me helping them. The Summcrfcst Committee told me that I could not do that either, because I didn't tell them about it on my application. I told them that it still went with my rock creation booth, but they did not agree. Wc then got into a conversation about having an area just for kids having face painting, rock painting, sand art and things like that for kids to do. I was told that if they did that, they wouldn’t be able to have it on the courthouse lawn because the crafters would complain. Who runs the summcrfcst? I thought the committees decided on what to do. not the crafters. If the crafters didn't like it. they don't have to apply the next year. Kids arc people too! They want to have fun and learn how to make crafts too! Just one more thing: They give you a 10x10 space for $80 for the weekend. The least they can do is give you room in between your booths to have a walkway to get to your booth. My space was on Broad­ way between the sidewalk and road. Your markers for your space arc the same mark­ ers for the spaces on both sides of you, therefore once you arc all set up, you do not have walk space in between. That is totally ridiculous by the busy road like that. Not to mention, the headaches from the exhaust fumes and noise from all of the cars and big trucks all day long. Well, I tell you. next year 1 will paint faces at the Summcrfcst even if I have to just show' up, put up my tent and sign and start painting. What arc they going to do? Kick me out! I don’t think so, I am a Barry County resident and I own the courthouse lawn, right along with every other resident in this county. Nobody owns the Summcrfcst! If I want to be a part of the Summcrfcst as an inde­ pendent artist, there is no law that says I can’t! I think I will just start rr.y own arts and crafts event for next year that will include a large area just for kids. Anyone interested, write me a letter. Wc will sec what wc can do to get this new event started and make next year’s Summcrfcst the best one ever for the kids in this area. Jane A. Jones, Freeport Who is good or right-wise? Dear editor: A couple came to our house and the man made a profound statement I can't forget. He said, “Everyone thinks they are right" That statement is not a new discovery, it’s almost as old as the human race, but as I ponder, it brings new relevance every day. For instance, two days before our recent primary election, one of the candidates called me and talked for some time, encour­ aging me to vote for him and use my influ­ ence to get others to vote for him. 1 asked him. “Who or what is your right-wiseness?" He responded with. “I don’t understand what you arc asking." After some further discussion, he responded with something like this. can’t say." I’m still not sure, what he meant by that. Did he mean. “I don’t know; or I haven't thought that through yet. or was he saying. I can’t say. because I won’t." How would you answer that question? Since most all people think they ire right; everyone can't be right because wc certain­ ly don't all agree. Our public schools and our global government arc majoring very strongly in •‘tolerance." Is “tolerance" the right-wise answer to our disagreement? Or do you suppose there might be a nght-wisc answer to the question, "who is right-wise?" I recommend wc refer to our instruction book, our textbook, written by our Maker To those of you who may not be over­ whelmed with this suggestion. I would ask this question. “Were you there when the universe was formed ’’’ If not. let's go to the One who was there. "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." Genesis By the way. there seems to be only one other option, how do you make anything and everything out of nothing? Arc you wondering where God came from? “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God. and the Word was God.” John I was reading just the other day in our instruction book, the Holy Bible, where it tells about a young man who came to Jesus and asked. “Good teacher, what shall I do that 1 may inherit eternal life?” Jesus responded also with a good question: “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is God." Mark 10:17-18. Why do you suppose Jesus said that? The proposition is cither, Jesus is God and good or He is not God and therefore not good. This young man's response, as well as yours and mine, will be determined by our under­ standing of who wc think Jesus is; God and good or not God and therefore not good. “Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; tor if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins "John 8:24. This brings us back to our original prob­ lem, “Everyone thinks they arc right (good).’’ The truth is. “There is none good but One. that is God.” If you agree with this profound statement. “Everyone thinks they arc right" How would you suggest we fix this problem? I will give you my recom­ mendation even though I am not running for any election. I am overwhelmingly convinced that. Jesus is God and good, by history (His-story) and by my personal story (my experi­ ence and observation). Read the Gospel of John very carefully, writing down all that is said about Jesus Christ and every thing He says and docs. You can expect to be over­ whelmed by God the Father. God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. To be over­ whelmed is to be so totally overcome that opposition seems unless This produces love. joy. peace, patience, kindness, good­ ness. faithfulness, gentleness and self con­ trol; the fruit of the Holy Spint Galatians Rus Sarver, Hastings Who is HYAA accountable to? Dear editor: I am very disappointed in the H.Y.A.A. football and cheerleading programs. I feel there arc coaches who arc not fit to teach our children. Some of these coaches, one in particular, abuse our children verbally and mentally. This coach also verbally and mentally abus­ es the parents. The program suffers because of this kind of problem. This coach thinks he is so pow­ erful that he answers to no one. Wc have gone to officials with our con­ cerns and in a constructive manner. Still nothing has changed. Wc arc tired of no one being held accountable. We were offered a refund from HYAA officials. That’s the only answer they could come up with. This is not an acceptable answer to us. This will only hurt my son. Plus, it’s not just this fee, it's all the money spent to equip two children. 1 have spent my time, as well coaching my son’s team’s cheerleading squad. The coaches’ wives need to be account­ able for their actions as well. When a coach's wife thinks she can come and address my whole cheerleading squad with rude remarks sdi reeled toward me and no one makes her accountable, that’s crazy. I directed my concerns to the coach and his wife. I didn't tell the whole football team. This is ridiculous. What kind of people do wc want coaching our kids? My husband was assaulted by this coach. Now my son is afraid it will be him next. My three children witnessed the incident and were terrified and screaming. Is this the kind of person wc want coach­ ing? He is not even paid, he is a volunteer. H.Y.A.A. officials' answer to this prob­ lem is to give me a refund, but I will not agree. This coach should be let go or just leave on his ow n. These same officials told me they knew this coach was hot tempered and could be very loud. Yet he still coaches. You know* why because, as 1 was told there aren’t enough volunteers, so wc take anyone wc can get. I need your help I know there arc people who feci the same as 1 do. It's time to speak out. If you don’t, this will happen to you or your child next. This is a pay for play sport, without our money, they have nothing. Wc do have a voice in these matters. Even if coaches and officials don’t like what wc have to say they need to be held accountable. A female official was asked to call the police when my husband was assaulted, she had a cell phone in her hand and said it did­ n’t work. Is that a joke or what? She didn't care about me, my husband or our children. She was only going to use her phone if whu ever she sided with got hurt. That is messed up! She should have no power and her title gives her none, but for some reason she docs. What is this H.Y.A.A. Board going to do about all of this? Do they even care? Arc any of these people accountable? Pany DeBolt, Hastings MDA telethon sets another record Dear editor: I knew wc could count on the wonderful folks of Hastings! The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon raised a record $54,610,289 in pledges and contributions. Hundreds of celebrities and nearly a mil­ lion volunteers worked Labor Day weekend to help “my kids." Yet, all our hats are off to you Hastings residents for phoning in pledges to the Telethon on WOTV ABC. for supporting fire fighter “Fill-thc-Boot" dri­ ves and other local MDA events. Your car­ ing gives tremendous support to children and aduhs in Michigan and to families across the country.• c Thanks to you, the MDA maintains 230 clinics, including the clinics at Mary Free Bed Hospital in Grand Rapids and at Borgcss Hospital in Kalamazoo. These havens of help are staffed by top medical experts dedicated to giving life-enhancing care to people challenged by musclc-wasting diseases. Thanks to you, the MDA will continue to accelerate worldwide research seeking treatments and cures for devastating neuro­ muscular disorders which affect people of all ages, both sexes and every nationality. You’ll be interested to know that the brcakthiuughs being pioneered by MDA investigators may also soon lead to thera­ pies for heart disease, cancer, AIDS. Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s. Parkinson^ and cystic fibrosis. For more information or to get involved, all your local MDA office at (616) 458­ 4874, MDA national headquarters at (800) 572-1717, or visit www.mdausa.org. Jerry Lewis, MDA National Chairman A baby in the womb is alive To the editor: In response to Justine McLean’s letter “Women need the right to choose”, she states twiccAat “until birth a fetus in the mother’s body is a nonliving entity." I could hardly believe what I was read­ ing! 1 wonder if she is a mother. I am. and my babies were certainly alive in my womb. I went to the doctor and heard their heartbeats evety month. I also want to know who gives the au­ thority to make such a statement and state it as fact rather than an opinion, which it is, and a very destructive one at that. The last time I checked, God has final au­ thority on all things and it’s in His best­ seller “The Holy Bible". Check it out in Psalm 139. Life is precious, we need to treat it as so. Deanna Clark Hastings The problem was proposal’s format To the editor: I am elated about the results of Mon­ day’s vote on the proposed community center. This is my first "no" on any millage request in 35 years of voting. It seems like another attempt to push hidden per­ sonal agendas for the so-called "general good.” The proposal should be divided into three separate parts. As voters we have the right to judge for ourselves that for which we will pay. I personally would approve more mills for the Commission On Aging and the YMCA, but have serious reservations about anything Superintendent Carl Schocsscl says he needs for the schools. I’m certain others have opposite views. Let’s put each proposal to the county­ wide electorate and accept the majority's will. What I foresee is the old pattern of changing some little word and pushing the same thing back at us time after time. "We" have spoken. "We" don't want the proposal in this formal! Dwight Leo, Hastings LEGAL NOTICES State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Estate of CLEORA GRIES a/k/a CLEO GRIES. deceased. Date of birth: 10/12/15. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS. The decedent. CLEORA GRIES. ak/a CLEO GRIES. who lived at 704 a. 12th Street. Carroll. Iowa, died 9/17/99. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims aga«nst the estate will be forever barred unless presented to GERALD A. SMITH, named personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named, proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. James L Juhnke (P24416) 835 Golden Avenue Battle Creek. Ml 49015 616-963-1441 Gerald D. Smith 661 E Sylvan Drive Battle Creek. Ml 49017 616 968-8649 (9/14) LEGAL NOTICE BARRY COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER NOTICE OF HEARING REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS In the mailer of the: WINTERS A EXTENSION DRAIN. Woodland Township To Whom It May Concern Be advised that a DAY OF REVIEW to deter­ mine apportionments for maintenance on the ref­ erenced dram will be held as follows: LOCATION Barry County Drain Commissioner's Office. 220 W. State Street. Courthouse 3rd Floor. Hastings. Michigan (616) 948-4879 DATE: Wednesday. September 20. 2000 TIME: 9.00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The current apportionments are being pro­ posed for maintenance to be performed in 2000. Appeal of an apportionment may be made within ten (10) days after this hearing by making appli­ cation to the Probate Court for the appointment of a Board of Review Persons with disabilities needing accommoda­ tions for participation should contact the Drain Commissioner one week in advance. Thomas C. Doyle, Barry County Drain Commissioner (9/14) �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 14. 2000 supervisor in the Packing Department. While at Oliver s he had been "on the road" often in the Mid West to assemble and repair machinery. He married Suzanne A. (Stephens) Hamlin of East Leroy on December I, 1956 in Alma. Gene was preceded in death by his father, Clair L. Hamlin in 1977. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne A. (Stephens) Hamlin of East Leroy; one son; and two daughters; mother, Helen G. Hamlin of Vestaburg; step-mother of Ponchatula, Louisiana; four grandchildren; four sisters; one step-sister; and two brothers. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday. September 13. 2000 at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Chapel in Battle Creek. Reverend Louis E. Halsey officiated. Interment was at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to any area school music department and/or musical group. Arrangements were made by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. Clair Eugene “Gene” Hamlin EAST LEROY- Mr. Clair Eugene "Gene" Hamlin, age 71, of East Leroy, passed away Saturday, September 9. 2000 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was bom on June 21. 1929 in Battle Creek, the son of Clair L. Hamlin and Helen G. (Keeler) Hamlin of Vestaburg. Gene lived most of his life in Battle Creek. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict, having attained the rank of Sergeant (T). He enlisted on November 25, 1950 in Battle Creek and was discharged on September 27. 1952 at Ft. Custer. He received a special citation during the service. Gene was a Unitizcr in the Warehouse Department at the Kellogg Company for 32 years, retiring in May of 1995. He worked from 1948-1961 with the Oliver Farm Equipment Company as an assembler and group leader, then a ...at the church ofyour choice * Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... ftLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH CEDAR CREEK BIBLE 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Slc*c Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phoix Sunday Service 9.30 a m . Sunday School 11 00 a m . Sunday Evening Sen ice 6 00 p m . Bible Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South, Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Paster Robert Norton Phone 623-5541 Sunday School at 10 00 a m . Worship 1100 am., Evening Service at 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 a m . Wednesday 6 00 p ill Youth meet­ Bible 7 :00 p.m ings. Junior-Senior High Study A Prayer Time Wednesday QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH nights 6:30 p.m M-79 West ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 805 S JefTcnon Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8 30 a m and 1100 a m . Confession Saturday 3 30-4.15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 16'4 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mich W Clayton Gamson. Pastor Sunday Schoo! 9.30 am . classes for all ages Morning Worship 10.45 a m Nursery provided Sun­ day E' i ’.ing Service. 6.00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7 00 p.m Bible Quiz are: Rainbows or JJ a m . Worship II am. PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Tunes: 9 45 am Traditional. 10:15 a.m Sun­ day School. 1115 a m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thurs­ day s senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p m For more information call the church office. (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study • No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Haaings, Ml 49058 Pastor' Spy t&n Ycibn. Phone 367-40fh ^Worsh'i'p 'Sfer- viccs Sunday. 11 00 a m . Sunday School. 10 a m for all ages THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8 30 a m.. 9:55 a m. and < I 20 am Tuesday prayer and share .imc 10:00 a m. Wednesday evening service 6 30 pm Youth yroup meets Wednesday 6 30 p.m also Nursery and children■* activities thru the 4th grade available for al. services Bring the whole family. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE, THE BIBLE,” 600 Powell Rd, (One mile east of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Grace Brethren Churches. International Rus Conservative Sarver. Pastor HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH THE WHOLE BIBLE, AND NOTHING BUT Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday School Classes 9 45 SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 am. Sunday am Evening Bible Study 6:00 pm. Thursday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always wel­ come SPECIAL CREATION SCIENCE EVANGELISM VIDEO SERIES (very imformative, but light-hearted) by Dr Kent Hovind. Sundays 7 p.m. starting M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thurs 9 a m. to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9.30 a m Sunday School. 10 45 am Morning Worship. Sun 5-7 p.m Youth Fellowship (Gr. 6-12), Sun evening service as announced in weekly bulletin 6 p.m . Wed 6­ 8 p.m. Warriors (Gr. K-5th). (War­ riors will begin in September (Serving evening meal to Warriors at 6 p.m ). Wed 7 p m - Prayer Mtg (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9 30 a m Morning Prayer. 11.00 a m Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T Huttwick 948-9604 Rev. Deacon David S Mohrhardt 517-627-9830 Traditional 1928 Bock of Common Prayer used for all services Affiliated with the In­ dependent Anglican Church Fr Charles P. McCabe III. Rector (Canada Synod) Sept 10 thru December EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion " 315 W Center St (comer of S Broad­ way and W. Center St) Church Mr F William Voetbcrg. Director of Musk Sunday Worship Ser­ FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH vices - 8 a m and 10 a m Sunday School - 10 a.m. Nursery Avail­ able at 10 a m Vacation Bible School. Aug 7-10 from 6-8 p m. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pas­ CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. 7:00 pm Sr. High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p m . Awana. Sr and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church 1716 North Broadway Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 p m evening Service. Wednesday 7:00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children tor Dave Wood Sr Adult Min­ istries 9 30 a m Sunday School for all ages. 10:45 a.m. Morning Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies, Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor GRACE COMMUNITY' CHURCH terested in a free Home Bible Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children1* ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ Study, please call for more details ing David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m . 2667 Sunday Evening Service 6pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If in­ WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben * This information on worship services is provided by^ The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local busi­ nesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. ST. CY RIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Flattings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p.m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Grcvbill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday 9.45 a m Sunday School. 10:45 a m. Morning Worship. 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all Wednesday. 6:30 p.m.. KidY Alive (o' ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 900 am. Senior Adult Bible Study For fur­ ther information call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev Phone (616) 1M54MI4 Yflttitay. Sept 17 8 00 & IO.45am Warship. 9.30 Sunday School (all ages). AAL meet after 2nd service. 3 00-5 00 p.m. Flying Doves. Saturday. Sept 16 9 00-12 00 Hwy Michael Anton. Pastor Cleanup. 8:00 p m NA Tuesday. Sept 19 7 00 p m ■ Cong Council. 7.30 Over Anon Wednesday. Sept 20 - 10 00 a m Word Watchers HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church s.rccts. Dr Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. DircctW of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Musk. Organist Church phone (616 ) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floor* Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a m Office hours arc Mon­ day through Thursday from 9:00 a m to 12 00 p.m. and I 00 p.m to 4.00 p.m and Fnday 9 00 a m to 12:00 p m. during the summer SUNDAY SCHEDULE: 9:30 a m Worship. Jr. Church. 10.30 a m. Coffee. 10:30 am Radio Broad­ cast. On Sept IOth we will resume our regular worship schedule, but in addition, we will be offenng an Alternative Worship Schedule This service is intended specifi­ cally for youth and young adults, and the young al heart This is a less formal service, it will include a variety of music other than tradi­ tional hymns We will aho be of­ fenng a new Young Adult Sunday School Class Our schedule will look like this 8:30 a m . Alterna­ tive Worship Service; 9:30 am. Sunday School for all ages. 10 30 am, Coffee Fellowship. 1100 a.m . Traditional Worship Service FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings, Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Sunday. Sept 17 - 8 30 am Chancel Choir warm-up. 9 00 a.m Traditional Worship Service, 10:00 a m Cof­ fee Hour. 10 10 a m Sunday School for all ages. II 20 am Contemporary Worship Service The 9 00 Sen ice is broadcast over WBCH-AM) The II 20 Service appears on local cable throughout the week) The Women’s Organiza­ tion will present two honoranums this morning Monday. Sept 18 9 00 a m Full staff meeting. 7 30 pm Trustees meeting - Lounge. Farm Bureau annual dinner in Sharpe Hall this evening Tuesday. Sept 19 - 3 00 pm Newsletter deadline Wednesday. Sept 20 7 00 p m . Kcry gma Bible Study begins Dining Room. 7 00 p m . Chancel Choir tchearsal •/lieA ObituAties [Dona/d'Maittheu> Di/7on| Georgetta Katheryn Bamfield Arrangements were made by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. | HASTINGS - William J. Meyer, age 88, of Hastings, died Sunday, September 10, 2000 at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, as the result of an automobile accident Saturday night. He was born on May 13, 1912 in Atlanta, the son of Hans and Charlotte (Wiggins) Meyer. Mr. Meyer graduated from Atlanta High School in 1930 and graduated from Michigan State University in 1934 with a B. S. degree. He taught agriculture and shop class at Caledonia and Coopersville Schools. Mr. Meyer married Harriet Cross in February of 1937. They resided in various communities throughout Michigan where Bill worked as County Supervisor for the Farm Security Administration. From 1949 to 1961, the couple operated an implement business in Caledonia. After the scale of the business. Bill worked for the Farmer's Home Administration in Sandusky and Cassopolis, moving to Hastings in 1966, and retired in 1980. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hastings, United Methodist Men, Goodwell Class, and the Homemaker's Group of the Caledonia Methodist Church. He was a life member of the R.C. Hathaway Masonic Lodge of Caledonia, Saladin Shrine, and the Hastings Kiwanis Club. Mr. Meyer is survived by his wife, Harriet of Hastings, sons, Richard Meyer of North Muskegon, and Jon Meyer of Middleville; daughter, Jean Meyer of Kentwood; grandson, Craig (Marybeth) Meyer of Cedar Springs; and great grandson, Tyler Meyer of Cedar Springs; brother, Archie (Lorraine) Meyer of Southfield; several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Glozella Meyer of Arizona, and Judy Mahar of Florida. Memorial Services for Mr. Meyer will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings with Reverend Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiating. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings More OBITUARIES, BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions” - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd Hastings. Michigan continued on page 15 ~^tonald i THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings GRAND RAPIDS - Minnie Skedgell, age 94, of Grand Rapids anf formerly of Freeport, passed away Wednesday evening. September 6. 2000. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; her son. Richard; four sisters; and one brother; and her son-in­ law. George Doran. Minnie is survived by her daughter, Joyce Doran; her grandchildren. Richard (Penny) Doran. Becky Miller, and Chris Doran; seven great grandchildren; one great great grandson; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services for Minnie were held on Saturday, September 9. 2000 at the Koops Clarksville Memorial Chapel. ' LAKE ODESSA - Donald Matthew Dillon, age 2-1/2 months of Lake Odessa, went to be with Jesus on Friday afternoon, September 8, 2000. Donald was bom in Ann Arbor on June 23, 2000, the son of Glen Jr., and Janet (Smith) Dillon. In his short life. Donald had two open heart surgeries and although he fought bravely, Jesus called him Home. Donald is survived by his loving family; his parents. Glen Jr., and Janet of Lake Odessa; his sisters. Nicole and Sara , his brother, Michael; his grandparents, Glen Sr., and Maxine Dillon of Lake Odessa, and Donald and Marilyn Smith of Hastings; his great grandmother, Marjorie Dillon of Lake Odessa; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral Services for Donald were held on Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Please sign the family's Memory Book at www.webobit.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House in Ann Arbor. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel. BATTLE CREEK - Mrs. Georgetta Katheryn Bamfield, age 77, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, September 8, 2000 at Battle Creek Health System. She was bom on November 2, 1922 in Geneva, Indiana, the daughter of Vem and Mary (Fravel) Blowers. Mrs. Bamfield came to Battle Creek in 1927 from Geneva. Indiana. She was a graduate of Lakeview High School and later attended Kellogg Community College for one year. Mrs. Bamfield was employed by Kellogg Company for six years, later in Cafeteria al Kellogg Community College for two years, and for s-veral years fanned with family. She married John E. Bamfield on July 3, 1941. Marriage ended in divorce after 35 years. Mrs. Bamfield was a member of Hickory Comers American Legion Auxiliary, and had served as President, member of 40/8 Auxiliary and U.S. Trotter's Association, raised race horses and enjoyed harness racing. She also enjoyed reading, writing poetry and short stories, and telling stories to children through her writing and verbally, enjoyed travel including travel to England and to Australia and New Zeeland where she and her husband lived briefly when husband was with Kellogg Company. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Rex Blowers, and Glenn Blowers. Mrs. Bamfield is survived by son, Arnold A. Bamfield (wife, Carolyn) of Battle Creek; daughter, Suzanne E. Bamfield of Battle Creek; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sisters, Irene Carey of Albion, Annabelle Thorpe, Dorothy Wright and Joanne Smythe all of Battle Creek, and Judith Blowers of Climax; brother. Jerry Blowers of Denham Springs, Louisiana. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Burial of cremated remains was at Banfield Cemetery. •-Memorials mayvbe made to the Atf'crfcan'Lung Association. —’wUtatn^^Meyer' Minnie Skedgell IV. Taylor Burial was in Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity or a local Hospice organization. Please sign the family’s Memory Book at www.webobit.com. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel. NASHVILLE - Mrs. Patrine F. Carmoney, age 59, of Nashville, died Thursday. September 7. 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Carmoney was bom on March 18, 1941, the daughter of Perry and Hazel (Cheever) Larson. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended Nashville schools, graduating in 1959 with husband, Robert. Mrs. Carmoney was married to Robert Carmoney in 1960 in Nashville. She was employed as an accounts payable clerk in the grocery business. Mrs. Carmoney was a member of Nashville VFW and Nashville Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading and especially | LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Ronald W. Taylor, age 58. of Lake Odessa, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday afternoon, September 5.2000. Ron was bom in Detroit on September 28, 1941, the son of Lawrence and Margaret (Hayes) Taylor. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School and attended Lansing Community College. Ron served in the United States Army from I960 to 1964 and then worked as an electrician and instructor for General Motors for 36 years. He was a member of the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Ron was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Culver; and his father, Lawrence Taylor. He is survived by his wife. Susan, whom he married on April 22. 1995; his daughter, Emily; his step-son, Brandon; his brothers and sisters. Richard Taylor, Roger Taylor, Rhoda Lehman, Robert Taylor. Ruth Ann Hinkle, and Rose Lee Brown; his step-father, Robert Culver, and the many loving members of Susan's family who supported Ron in life and in death. He will be greatly missed by his friends and neighbors. Funeral Services for Ron were held on Friday, September 8, 2300 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Garden in Ionia. Please sign the family's Memory Book at www.webobit.com. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. i Ruth Marie Smith participating in the lives of her beloved grandchildren. She traveled extensively to support her grandchildren as they participated in various sporting and school activities. Mrs. Cannpney was preceded in death by her parent^. Perry and Hazel Larson; and son-in-law, Ron Howard. She is survived by her husband, Robert; daughters, Lourie (Doug) Cook of Nashville, Beth Howard of Nashville, and Jackie (Cory) Furlong of Nashville; grandchildren, Jessie, Sarah, Josh, Char, Stacie, Lance, Meghan, Courtney, Kaytlin, and Rachel; and brother, Jim Larson of Iron Mountain. Memorial Services for Patrine were held on Sunday, September 10, 2000 at the Nashville Baptist Church in Nashville. Cremation has taken piece. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. j : GRAND RAPIDS - Ruth Marie Smith, age 90, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 10, 2000 at Pilgrim Manor where she had resided for 10 years. She was born Ruth Maire Wibert on October 29, 1909, in Hastings, the daughter of Charles and Jennie Wibert. Ruth was raised in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in 1927. She received her B.A. degree from Western Michigan University. Ruth taught elementary education in Barry County, Hillsdale County, Elberta and Frankfort before moving to Blanford Avenue, Wyoming.in 1956. She taught for 16 years in the Godfrey Lee Wyoming School District until her retirement. Ruth and her family were long time members in the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings; she was active in the Methodist Church in Elberta. She had been a member of Burlingame Congregational Church of Christ since 1964 and was very active in many church activities and was pianist for many years. Ruth enjoyed theater, concerts, and belonged to several square dancing groups. After retirement, her winters were spent in the Bradenton, Florida area near her cousin. Guy Fcwless. She was preceded in death by husbands, Charles Edwards, and Roy Smith. Ruth is survived by cousins, Patricia Fcwless Brass of Madeira Beach, Florida, Charles Fcwless Jr. of Hickory Comers, and Lester Tefft of Richland. A Memorial Service for Ruth will be held on Friday. September 15, 2000 at 2:00 P.M. at Pilgrim Manor, 2000 Leonard, N.E., Grand Rapids. Interment has taken place in Elberta. Arrangements were made by the Kupier Funeral Home in Wyoming. Howard W. Hile~ | IONIA - Mr. Howard W. Hile, age 86, of Ionia, Florida and Saranac, passed away Friday, September 8.2000 in Lansing. He was bom on September 27, 1913 in Berlin Township, tbe son of Wesley Earl and Myrtle (Fisher) Hile. Mr. Hile married Alice Sessions in 1936 in Orange Township. Howard was known for his enthusiasm for life, ready smile and sense of humor. He loved birds, flowers and nature in general. He was a graduate of Ionia High School in 1931 and also went on >o attend Michigan State University for a couple of years. Mr. Hile was a fanner for all of his life, and also worked for the United States Postal Service from 1965 until retiring in 1977. He worked with, and developed Community Farm Bureau in Ionia County, and also served as its president Mr. Hile was a member of Berlin Center Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Esther Mosser. Mr. Hile is survived by his wife of 64 years. Alice who resides in Saranac; his son. James Howard Hile of Lansing; his daughter. Barbara K. Johnson of Dimondale; grandson, William Collinsworth of Dimondale. Cremation has taken place. There will be a visitation on Thursday. September 14. 2000 from 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the Lake Funeral Home in Ionia. A Memorial Service celebrating Howard's life will be held on Friday, September 15. 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at the Berlin Center Church with Reverend David Hagel officiating. Anyone wishing may make memorial contributions to ALS Association. Hospice House of Mid Michigan or Berlin Center Church. Arrangements were made by the Lake Funeral Home. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 14, 2000 - Page 7 Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries, and Births... Five generations A birthday party on Aug. 10th, 2000 brought together yet another new five gen­ eration picture for Sarah Anders, 88, Karl Anders, 66, Deb Anders, 47, Jamie Nevins, 23 and Katelyn Eaton, 6 wks. Craig Alan Artis. Battle Creek and Rox­ anne Lanore Deters, Battle Creek Kirk David Ziegler, Hastings and Jody Ruth Stafford. Hastings. Michael Eric Sulcer. Hastings and Emily Lynn Dipert, Hastings. Dennis Lee Snowden, Middleville and Carol Ann Wertman, Middleville. John Michael James Nevins, Delton and Vada Lavene Huyck, Delton. Brian Anthony Hopkins, Mulliken and Crystal Lynn Hubka, Dowling. James William Vander Wall, Delton and Lisa Lynn Heintz. Wayland. James George Grey, Delton and Kathlynn Jean Rastoskey, Delton. Michael John McCarthy. Battle Cree and Loretta Mae Freeman. Battle Creek. Jason Lee Boniface, Delton and Valeric Kay Frost. Delton. Mixes to celebrate 50th anniversary Larry and Barbara Mix will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Sept. 13, 2000. They were married at the People’s Bible Church in Nashville. Mich. They have four children, Jennifer Johnson, John, Josh and Joe and two grandchildren. They are planning a weekend get away. Nashes to celebrate golden anniversary Russ and Lila Nash, 2580 Woodschool Rd.. Middleville 49333. are celebrating their 50 years of marriage. Their family would like to invite you to an open house honoring them. Sept 17. 2000 from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Hastings Moose Lodge. No gifts, please. Your presence is all that i.t re­ quested. Russ and Lila have three daughters. Dawn and Steve Baldwin. Melody and Larry Souter, and Leisa and Steve Main. The Nashes have two grandchildren. Derek Baldwin and Kimbcrlv Main, all of Hast­ ings. Dawn and Steve Baldwin are celebrating their 25th anniversary with her parents, at the same time. This is a surprise - Their friends are invited to celebrate with us. Cappons to observe 50th anniversary Robert and Dorothy (Bump) Cappon of Woodland will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married in Hastings Saturday, Sept. 16. 1950. An open house will be hosted on Sunday. Sept. 17. 2000 at the Odessa Township Office on M-50, Lake Odessa from 2 to 4 p.m. by their children. Barbara Steele. Gordon (Tern) Cappon. two grandsons. Craig and Trent Cappon. No gifts, please. Cards can be sent to 80 N. Wellman Rd . Woodland, Ml 48897­ 9770 Lucy Jordan to mark 90th birthday In celebration of the 90th birthday of Lucy Jordan, her children invite family and friends to a cake and ice cream reception given in her honor. The reception will be Sept. 17, 2000 from 2-4 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church. 6338 Vclte Road, Wood­ land. Ml. Lucy was bom Sept. I, 1910. No gifts please. Battiata-Lucas speak wedding vows Rusch-Fenstemaker united in marriage Kimball-Johnson plan to wed Oct. 14 Mr. and Mrs. Duane Kimball of Celina, Ohio announce the engagement and ap­ proaching marriage of their daughter, Tricia Leeann Kimball to Christopher Matthew Johnson, son of Charles and Betsy Johnson, Hastings. The bride-elect is a fifth year architect student at Ball State University, Muncie. Ind. Her fiancee is a graduate of Ball State with a degree in microbiology. He is em­ ployed at HML Laboratory in Muncie. The couple plan an Oct. 14 wedding at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Celina. Ohio. Robert Frank Fcnstcmakcr and Amy Marie Rusch were united in marriage on June 24, 2000 at Thomapple Valley Church. Matron of honor was Spnng Warren, best friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Tami Norris, cousin of the groom and Susan Richmond, sister of the groom. Howcrgirl was Melissa Delano, cousin of the bride. Best man was Todd VanKampcn, best friend of the groom. Groomsmen were John Norris, cousin of the groom and Aaron Richmond, brother-in-law of the groom. Ringbearer was Jacob Norris, cousin of the groom. Ushers were Mike Hamp, brother of the bride, and Brad Fcnstcmakcr. cousin of the groom. The couple honeymooned in Cancun. Mexico and now live in Hastings. Gerry and Vickie Lucas were married on Sept. 1. 2000. Joining them were family and friends. Gerry’s three children. Sat*e 21. Jessica 20. and Ben 19. Ben being his father's best man. Standing tall and proud by his side. Vickie's three children. Sarah 18. Vincent 12. and Lilly 5. Sarah standing by her mother's side also very proud. After exchanging their werJding vows, they flew off into the evening sky in a hot air balloon, by Sky American, to view their home town of Middleville, where they re­ side. Driver HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP D MOVE ON UJ Get Your Career Moving at o * CMMMT * QUALITY CAR CLEANING TUNSniT S1.000 Sign on Bonus for E»p Company Drivers I Tubs Sim wt« 46* DE-TAWNG , WASHING , WAXING . BUFFING Benefits, we’ve got ALL the bells & whistles WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLYMER SEAI ANT, owner Onerateri VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO, MOTOR CLEANING. COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc. BGKUPAM? OEUVERY AVA/LAflU IN LOCAL AREA 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E.W. BUSS 616 / 945-5607 Solas 83® TmbsMC lease Purchase Program available Experienced Driver* 1110*441*4114 Owner Operators Doris Vrooman to mark 90 years Dons Vrooman will celebrate her 90th birthday. Dons was bom Sept. 19. 1910. Her children invite all her family, friends and former neighbors for ice cream and cake at Tyden Park. Hastings. Mich, on Sunday. Sept. 24. 2000 from 2 to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Please come. Dons would love to see you all. No gifts, please Dons resides at Clark Memorial Home, 1551 Franklin. Grand Rapids. Ml 49506. NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED To the owner or owners of any and all interests in or Hens upon the land described: TAKE NOTICE: Sale was lawfully made of the foBowtng described land for unpaid taxes on that land, and that undersigned has title to the land under lax deed or deeds issued for the land You are entitled to a reconveyance of this land withm 8 months after return of service of this notice upon payment to the treasurer of the county m which the land is situated, of all sums paid for the tax sate purchase, together with 50 percent in addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the service and/or cost of publication of the notice. The ser­ vice or publication costs shall be the same as if for personal service of a summons upon com­ mencement of an act ion without additional cost or charge. If payment as described in this notice is not made, the undersigned will institute proceed­ ing for possession of the tend. Description of the land Lot #148 of Lakewood Estates Hope Township Parcel #08-007-160-12400. Amount Paid $8827 Deed #: 258 Amount Due: $132.40 PLUS SHERIFF AND PUBLICATION FEES. Tax for the Year 1996 (Signed) Wiliam D. Warren 161 Trails End Delton. Ml 49046 To: David W. Evans. Spouse of David W. Evons, Audrey C. Evens, unknown, unascer­ tained, undetermined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and assigns, including those who are legally incompetent to ad on their own behalf, said individuals being persons indicated to have some interest In the land above described according to Barry Records. This is an unimproved parcel. (»-14) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a m ortgage made by Arthur P Hodges, Jr. (original mortgagors) to Amerrfirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 17,1997, and recorded on October 7. 1997 in Uber 1002515, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Hemeside Lending. Inc., Assignee by an assignment dated September 17. 1997, which was recorded on July 22.1998. in Uber 1015360. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there « claimed to be due at the date heroo? the sum of SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND 23/100 dollars ($68217.23). Including interest at 8.500% per annum Under the powers of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00 p.m., on October 19. 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 28. Town 1 North Range 7 West, thence South along the West line of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28. 495 feet, thence East 332 feel, thence North 495 feet, thence West 332 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month (s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 7. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200020266 Tigers (10/5) Visit Us on the HET Jadnews.com Richard Lloyd Stowell, Woodland and Jclanc Sue Price, Woodland. David Allen Szafranski, Nashville and Dcloris Kay Christie, Nashville. Chad Allen Apsey, Lake Odessa and Jamie Lynn Rascy. Nashville. * Dewey Leroy Price, Jr.. Delton and Linda Sue Brownell, Delton. Roger Dale May, Nashville and Cheryl Ann Ellis. Nashviile. Donald Richard Bossche. Jr., Hastings ar>d Kimberly Jean Emclandcr, Hastings. Joshua James Allerding, Hastings and Dawn Mane Medans. Hasting? Eric Peter Seibert. Plainwell and Sarah Elizabeth Hokcnson, Dowling. Gary Lee Kamrowski. Delton and Tonia Lynn Kevem, Delton. Gordon Winfield Bivens, Hastings and Michelle Lynn Davis, Hastings. Shane Alwyn Faunce, Middleville and Pamela Sue Elkins, Middleville. John Jay Duyscr, Knoxville, TN; and Lisa Jeanne Hazlett, Knoxville, TN. Jason Alan McKeown, Hastings and Hol­ ly Lillian Hunt, Hastings. Daniel Charles Fisher, Woodland and Melissa Jo Nelson, Lake Odessa. Scott Allan Martin, Hastings and Susan Marie Bates, Hastings. Anthony Warren Makley, Woodland and Tresca LcAnn Swainston, Woodland. Korey James Merryfield, Middleville and Rebecca Marie Quiroz, Middleville. Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Mooting September 11,2000 All board members and 8 citizens present. Approved agenda, minutes, standing reports and Mis. Departmental reports, correspondence and permits received. Approved PUD. Certification of Special Assessments Delinquencies,Workshop expenses for Assessor and Building Inspector. Pease Re­ Zoning request and discussed items for Newsletter. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert . Supervisor (9/14) Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Sept 5,2000 at 740 pun. Board members present: Gates. Harper, Cook. Lewis. Absent Kahflo Also 12 others present. Dept reports and correspondence received. Accepted Bleam eavestrough bid for $976. Approved 3 pagers for fire department Approved $1210 for fire personnel training classes. Bills read and approved. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by. John Gates, Supervisor (9/14) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has beer made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy J Miller and Linda MBer. husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Mortgage Acceptance Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Octcber 22,1880, and recorded on November 28, 1889 Document Number 1038490. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank One. National Association, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated October 22.1999, which was recorded on June 9, 2000. Document Number 1045361, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of EIGHTYFIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY­ EIGHT AND 31/100 ddflars ($85,348.31). includ­ ing interest at 12.200% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale at the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 100 p.m., on October 19.2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 Section 8. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence East 315 teet along the North 1/8 line of said Section; thence South 22 degrees 45 minutes West 1219.6 feet along the centerline of Lindsey Road Right-of-Way for the True Place of Beginning; thence South 22 degrees 45 minutes West. 218.8 feet along said centerline; thence North 83 degrees 59 minutes West 245.5 feet; thence South 77 degrees 17 minutes West, 50 feet; thence North 87 degrees 28 minutes West. 432.16 feet to the point of intersection of a line herein under described as Line "A*; thence North 14 degrees 05 minutes 40 seconds East. 360 feet, more or less, along Line "A" to a point which lies North 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds. West from ‘he Point of Beginning of this descrip­ tion; thence South 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 sec­ onds East. 744 feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning Line ‘A’ described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9. and running thence West 40 rods for the Place of Beginning; thence Southwesterly to the Southwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 9 and for the Place of Ending. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated September 7. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie #200020136 Panthers (10/5) �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 14. 2000 back and forth, then my car slid into a deep embankment I felt totally helpless, but thank God, the car didn't lip over. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that ths Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear •ng tor the following Special Use Permits REASSESSMENT CASE * SP 15-95 Outreach for Jesus (applicant). Gary Terburg (property owner) LOCATION On Enzian Rd on the East side between Guernsey Lake and Bever Rds in Section 28 of Orangeville Twp PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit for a church and camp CASE *SP-24-2000 • David and Connie Berk imer LOCATION At 6372 S M-66 Hwy on the North side between Guy and Clark Rds in Section 14 of Maple Grove Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation (i e a beauty shop) CASE aSP-25-2000- Richard and Kathleen Martin LOCATION At 8717 S Broadway on the East side ot Dowfmg A Cloverdale Rds in Section 29 of Baltimore Twp PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit for an aircraft landing strip and storage CASE fSP-26 2000 Carroll May Sr LOCATION At 2860 S Price Rd on the West side between Greggs Crossng and Thomapple Lake Rds m Section 27 of Castleton Twp PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation (te automobile mechani­ cal repair facility) CASE 4SP-27 2000 Richard and Denise Robbins. LOCATION: Al 11416 S Bird Rd on the West side between Lacey and Frum Rds in Section 11 of Johnstown Twp PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit for a temporary immediate family supplemental housing for a health impaired parent. CASE ffSP-28-2000 ■ TAM Development (applicant), Floyd Jones (property owner) LOCATION: On the SE comer of Kellogg School and Gilkey Lake Rds in Section 21 of Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a gravel pit CASE «SP-29-2000 - Jim A Debbie Bailey LOCATION: At 1920 Boulder Dr. on the SW comer of Boulder Dr. A Powell Rd. in Section 16 of Hastings Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for the operation of an in home day care facility to senre over 6 children at a time. MEETING DATE September 25. 2000 TIME 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room n the Courts A Law Building at 220 West Court Street. Hastings Michigan Site inspections of the above described prop­ erties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hear •ng Interested persons desnng to present their views upon an appeal either verbalty or m writing Will be given the opportunity to be heard at th? above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (616) 948-4820 The special use applications are available for pubbc insprrction at the Barry County Plannng Office. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (616) 948-4830 for fur­ ther information The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meeting/heamg upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following. Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Debbie S Smith. Barry County Clerk (9/14) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 0O-22858-SE Estate of Regina Reynolds Date of birth 6/14/14. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent Regina Reynolds, who lived at 11840 Guy Road Bellevue. Michigan died 122/99 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Robert Reynolds, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both probate court at Ste 302 . 220 W Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice Date: 9-6-00 J. Thomas Schaeffer (19950) 206 S Kalamazoo Avenue Marshall. Ml 49068 (616) 781-5193 Robert Reynolds 13350 11 Mre Road Ceresco, Ml 49033 (616) 979-2007 (9/14) Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Mooting August 9. 2000 Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Board members present: Supervisor Goy.ngs, Treasurer Nottingham, Clerk Nichols. Trustees Herzog, and Miller. Also present were members of the public Agenda was approved with additions of Zoning Ordinance Amendments and Farmland Preservation Tour, all unfinished business to -emam on the table Minutes of Regular Board Meeting held July 12. 2000 were approved with corrections. Comments and Petitions from public Dave and Becky Gray discussed Van Keuren law suite, also discussed meeting with Mr. Van Keuren and his attorney on July 28th to cover issues of site plan, inspections and land split. Pre-Trial Conference on this lawsuit ts Sept. 7th at 2:30 m Barry County Circuit Court Public Hearing re: Firefighter, Personnel mat­ ter was done in two closed sessions with the assistance of Attorney. Gary Walton. Return to Open Session for the second time Motion was passed to uphold suspension after first dosed session Motion was passed to uphold dismissal after second dosed session Supervisor. Treasurer, and Clerk's Reports all placed on file. Pine Lake Fire Dept. Report placed on file. Motion was passed to place Ron Herzog on 6 months Leave of Absence from Pine Lake Fire Department Motion to revise fireworks permit for Tim Tolhurst was approved. Police and Library reports were placed on file. Motion was passed to appoint Mark Sheldon as "Reserve Officer for PrairieviHe Police Department with approval to place on payroll as Certified O**icer upon receipt of certification Motion was passed to approve Mark A Doster to continue as Deputy Supervisor at the same rate of pay. Motion was passed to approve Zoning Text Amendments as presented. Motion was passed to approve $300.00 per head for Supervisor Goyings. Deputy Supervisor Doster. Assessor. Zoning Administrator, and Planning and Zoning Committee to attend The Ultimate farmland preservation Tour for September 14-18. with approval for check to be written Motion was npproved to pay outstanding bills as presented in the amount of $14,927.36. Meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. Normajean Nichols. Clerk Attested to by: . Uoyd Goyings. Supervisor (9/14) Ann landers Pinup issue Dear Ann Landers: I had to respond to the letter from “Nancy in Portland.” whose 14-year-old son received pictures of naked women from his girlfriend You said it was his room and he could hang whatever he wanted, but that his mother should let him know she disapproved I strongly disagree with your advice It is NOT his room unless he is the owner of the house or is paying rent. Parents should have the final say on whether or not their child dan put something up on the walls. Please rethink your answer to this one. Ann. It was a bummer. - Dave in Iowa Dear Dave: I expected some parents in my reading audience to disagree with my response, and I was not disappointed. Yours was one with language I could print. One woman wrote. “If that mother lets her son put nude pictures on his wall, next he will be bringing guns to school." Give me a break. A child, especially a teenager, needs a space to call his own What better place than his own room, where his parents can sec what's going on. It is not a good idea to remind a teenager that it is not his home and he has no rights there. The teen may obey, but his resentment will be deep and long-lasting. Do I approve of the nudic pictures on the wall? Of course not. Should the parents tell him they are offended, and discuss what is appropriate and what is not? Absolutely. Should they FORCE him to take down the pictures? No. If this were about guns under the bed or drugs stashed in a drawer, my answer would be different. Most children do not set out to offend or hurt their parents. Any mother who would “rip" those pictures off the wall," as some readers suggested, docs not trust her son to do the right thing. If “Nancy” and her son have a good relation­ ship (and it sounds as if they do), he will eventually remove the pictures on his own. because he will realize they are inappropri­ ate. These arc the moments that teach a teenager maturity and how to make respon­ sible decisions. Please explain Dear Ann Landers: This is in response to the letter from the nurse w'ho said pa­ tients should answer all questions honestly. She claims some patients don't think it’s necessary to tell if they’ve eaten anything, bur she needs to know because the patient could lose his gag reflex under anesthesia and choke to death. I’m tired of being asked a million ques­ tions by medical personnel with no hint as to why those questions arc important. If I want an explanation. I'm made to feel like a nuisance. Doctors and nurses who explain their reasoning as they go along arc a god­ send. They make patients feel much more comfortable, and it doesn't take too much extra time. Please ask all medical personnel to do this. - Heather in New York. Dear N.Y.: Your letter should serve as a wake-up call to all medical personnel who work in hospitals. You really laid it on the line. Let’s hope they see it. Dinner date J and I arc friendly with a couple who cats at the same restaurant wc do. Wc often run into them in the bar area while waiting for ou* table. Wc engage in small talk, and some­ times, buy one another drinks. However, when it conies time to be seated, they never ask us to join them at their table. I am hurt by this slight. My hus­ band says they probably prefer to sit alone, but I think it’s rude. What do you say? Su­ per Sensitive (?) in New York. Dear N.Y.: Did it occur to you that they might be wondering the same thing about you? Next time. ASK THEM to join you. Gem of the Day : Landers’ Law of Liv­ ing: Everything will take more time and cost more money than you had planned on spending. Count on it. Dear Ann Landers: My husb. mother to takp care of my 7-ycar-old daugh­ ter. “Shawna." for a few afternoons, be­ cause I was unable to get to the day-care center before it closed. All went well for a while, but the second week, Shawna went out to play and unintentionally let my mother’s cats out of the house. Mom went running after the cats. fell, and required mi­ nor medical care. When I picked up Shawna. Mom told me what had happened. I have never seen her so angry. I apologized and offered to pay the medical bill. My mother refuses to forgive Shawna. and blames me for not raising her properly. What is worse. Mom has told Shawna that she is no longer welcome in her home. My daughter is heartbroken. This is Mom's only grandchild, and I cannot believe she is being sc punitive, is there something more I can do? The cals are perfectly fine, and my mother was not seriously hurt. I believe she is being too hard on Shawna. but I don't know how to fix it. What do you suggest? Crushed D. Dear Crushed: Your mother is overreact­ ing in a big way. By the time this letter ap­ pears in print, her skinned knees will have healed, and hopefully, she will be less an­ gry. If she puts Shawna out of her life, I promise you she will regret it. See that your mother reads this column. It could make a big difference in her life. Road kindness TWIN BOYS, Jerry and Shirley Raymond arc proud grandparents of twin boys bom Aug. 31st. Jacob and Joseph Hcgc, 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 7 lbs. 13 ozs. Parents arc Tom and Tammy Raymond Hege of Ft. Wayne. Ind. Welcomed home by 4 yr. old sister and 2 yr. old brother. Make more money. Save more money. All on the services you use everyday. Premium Interest Cheeking provides: GIRL, Kylie Shianc Zimmerman, bom to ■ Unlimited Check Access ■ Free Personalized Checks' Dear Ann Landers: My older sister has a 16-year-old son with major behavioral problems. He is verbally abusive to his par­ ents. and offensive to everyone else. Last week, he ruined another family gathering with his terrible conduct. It’s getting so bad that nobody wants to have him around. Our extended families get together often, and his presence makes everyone uncom­ fortable. I’m tempted to exclude him the next time I am the hostess. My mother says there is no way I can do that without hurt­ ing my sister. Tell me. Ann. should I hurt my sister, which I would hate to do. or must everyone else have a lousy time because of this kid? - No Name in Ohio. Dear N.N.: That boy needs help. Tell your sister to get him into counseling before the small problems become serious ones. Do NOT exclude the child. 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DBA THE MONEY STORE. NEW JERSEY Mortgagee, dated August 12. 1997, and recorded on August 20.1997, as item #1000566. Barry County records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOL ING AND. SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED 8/31/97. SERIES 1997-C by an assignment dated August 15. 1998, as recorded on December 17. 1998 as item f1022489. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of eighty thousand nme hundred twenty nine and 85/100 Dollars ($80,929 85), including inter est at 10 875% per adjustable rate rider. Under tbe power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al pubbc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m on October 19, 2000. Said premises are situated in MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE. Barry County. 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Phone 945-5443 �The Hasting, Banna. - ThuMey. September 14. 2000 - Page 9 From TIM6 to TIM6... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Days and times of Irving Charlton VI By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Note: When Mr. Mead writes about Indi­ ans, they are referring to Michigan Native Americans, usually of the Ottawa. Chippe­ wa or Pottawatomi descent. We are present­ ing this Io our readers as it was written in Mr. Meads own words Keith Mead writes: “Those days of smaller home like farms have given way to large computerized busi­ nesses and the fun has been taken out of farming at a more leisurely, neighborly pace, as it used to be. “In those days, when threshing, filling silo or buzzing wood, one would trade work with the neighbors and all worked together and had those wonderful country home cooked meals. “A powerful modem tractor or combine or chopper may do the job a lot faster, but they surely are a cold companion or friend compared to those crew of friends and neighbors in those early days with Irving Charlton. “By way of interest, part of the J-Ad Graphics printing department is housed in a remodeled bam. “As I earlier wrote, Joe Messinger was a master carpenter and built many houses and bams throughout the country. Joe was unique in that he had a pipe fashioned to go in his pocket. From it ran a rubber hose, which he wrapped around his neck and putting the bit in his mouth, he would smoke it. “His wife was named Josephine and she also smoked a pipe. I was very young then, but saw her over at Aunt Amy Ann Varney’s many years, rocking and smoking her pipe, and we called her Aunt Joe. “The Troxels were also carpenters in the area in those days. Sam and Soloman Var­ ney also were and they built the Stoney Point church after the old one burned, hit by lightning in 1914. “William Troxel and his brother, Harvey Troxel, built a bam in 1912 for Arch Graves at Stoney Point. They were paid to build it by receiving a good gray horse. Arch Graves was later the centurion in Hastings in 1956. being within a few months of 100 years old. “I earlier wrote, seeing Charlton’s bam fall down was like losing an old friend, as Fem and I had filled it with hay many times and used it for several years. It was a friend­ ly place and my son and daughter loved it, too. and worked and played in it many days. However, it is like our friend Irving, gone. “When the first settlers came to this country nearly 400 years ago, they learned a new art from the American Indians. “By cutting a gash or boring a hole in a hard maple {sugar maple) tree in early spring, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s, sap would run and if caught in a con­ tainer and boiled long enough, the result would be a delicious sweet sticky syrup. If boiled longer, it would crystallize into maple sugar which would keep indefinite<y“In those early years, the pioneers used iron kettles to boil the sap. As it takes from 30-40 gallons of sap to make a gallon of syrup, it took a lot of boiling, but with plen­ ty of wood for fuel, that was not a problem. “Later, larger pans were used over an arch or a type of fireplace made of stone or Gathering sap in the sugar bush. A typical sugar bush and shanty from the period which Keith Mead is writing about. brick and using red clay mortar. The first pans were made with wooden sides and a sheet iron bottom. There was one over in the Charlton Park Museum or shed and per­ haps it is still there. The first buckets were made of wood with hoops such as a keg or barrel has. The first spiles were made of hollowed out elder branches. Also, sheet metal V-shaped, six inch spiles, were driven in the bark as spiles some times. “Later, a half inch tapping auger bit was used, bored 16 turns of a brace deep and a spile of elder or cast metal was driven in. “A hook and bucket was hung on the spile. Much of the late runs were made into tub sugar and put in a half barrel with a spigot. As the sugar melted somewhat, the syrup was caught in a pitcher for use on pancakes. “In the early days, the sap was all boiled down to sugar as there were not yet cans to seal syrup in. Syrup will soon mold if not canned and sealed hot. As sugar, it keeps well for a year or from season to season. “Il was boiled down to the sugar stage and put in molds or small bread or cake pans to form cakes of several pounds, as desired and stored. I have an old red cup­ board filled many times by my great grand­ father. William Mead. He would lock it up, but the boards on the back show signs of having been removed by his boys and care­ fully put back as they later told me about. So you sec, larceny is not just a modem thing. Petty, but sweet, in that case. “Irving Charlton had a sugar bush of about 1,000 trees, and a shanty and a good arch he had built about 12’ to 14’ long and about three feet wide. “Many people then and now used evapo­ rators, a much faster, efficient way to boil sap, but Irving used what he had. He used three pans about three feet wide and eight inches deep. The front one over the fire pit or box was about six feet long, the center pan was about four feet long, as was the rear one. The rear pan had deep compartments extending below the bottom and would boil nearly as much as the front one. “Taking off a batch of syrup was a very careful process and was done from the cen­ ter pan. As the syrup boiled down, it was Trees tapped with buckets hung on the spiles. dipped into the center pan and Irving watched it carefully by letting ;* apron off a dipper. He did not use a thermometer or hydrometer, but gauged it by eye and expe­ rience. “Syrup must weigh at least 11 pounds to the gallon and he made very good syrup. Syrup will also bum a pan if allowed to get too low and must be watched very carefuliy“As the syrup got ready to take off, the fire was allowed to die down. However, the arch remained hot for some time, being made of brick and steel angles and channels with cast iron grates and doors. By raising the pan using handles on it and sliding a wide board under it, Irving would carefully slide in the pan off the fa: side of the arch and place the other end of the wide board on the shanty floor to support it. Then he’d dip and finally pour the syrup from the pan into a ten gallon milk can. It would be filtered hot through a wool filter. “During the 1930s depression, syrup was difficult to sell at even $1.50 to $2 a gallon, but as World War II broke out, it became profitable to make, if labor was available. From 1946 to 1951. it was $5 per gallon, however now (1983) it is $18 to $20 per gal­ lon. “To gather the sap. we used a sap sled with a tongue drawn by a good team of horses. A gathering tank holding three bar­ rels of sap was mounted on the sap sled. A team of horses is ideal in a sugar bush if they are broken to go on command and stop when told to, as mine were. “There were well worn trails through the woods and the horses would follow them. As one carried two pails from tree to tree and got them filled, at a command to go. the team would have the sap sled to you and you could dump the sap in the screened opening of the gathering tank until full. The storage tank at the shanty was on the high end and as sap was needed to keep pans full, it was siphoned by gravity through a hose. The storage tank held 16 to 20 barrels. “Irving would boil all day, but try to get to the house in time to hear The Lone Ranger and the news on his radio. Some­ times I would, after doing the milking and other chores, go back and boil all night dur­ ing a heavy run. “The syrup in ten gallon cans was drawn to the house on the sap sled and later canned in gallon cans and labeled. There was no trouble selling it, as it was a good product. We sold syrup in Battle Creek, Kalamazoo and Hastings and all about. “Sugaring was often cold, wet hard work, but I always loved it and miss doing now every spring as the ground begins to thaw in late February. It is getting to be a lost art in this area because not many tap anymore. However, many still do in the Vermontville area. “In the 1920s and 1930s. while attending Martin School on East State Road, the same location of the school Charlton attended in the early 1890s, 1 could look in nearly any direction in late February when sap began to run and see steam rising above the woods from the sugar shanties. Orton Endsley. Roland Barry. Orr and Alfred Fisher, the Lewis Hiltons. Barry Wellman and many more had sugar bushes. “But above all. I would look straight cast about 2 1/2 miles and sec my great uncle Art Mead’s woods. If it was a Friday after­ noon and steam was rising from his woods. 1 knew where I was going to be until Sun­ day evening. I spent many a happy day over at Uncle Art’s place. He was the friendliest man one could hope to meet. He always had a cheerful •hello’ and always was whistling as he • .orked. and he w is a real worker. “Even in the 1930s. when wheat was 32 cents a bushel, and hogs were five cents a pound, he kept right on whistling. He lived alone for several years, as Aunt Jessie passed away in 1928. His grandson. Robert and I stayed with him in the summer of 1931 and had a great time. He was an artist at making maple syrup and sugar and did Teams hitched to a sled were used to gather sap Teams were often trained to stop and go at verbal orders. for many years. He knew Irving and many articles he had are in the museum. As Charlton did. Uncle Art lived to be 80 years old, and I will wager, wherever he is now, he is still whistling. “In those wonderful days of the country school, the pupils and teacher were invited to a sugaring off by the Barrys or Endsleys. We either went to the sugar shanty or the home and they would boil down syrup and wc could cat all the stirred sugar or wax as we wanted to. By getting a pan of clean snow and packing it down hard in the pan and pouring the boiled down hot syrup on it, one had the most delicious taffy or wax to cat with a flavor out of this world. “Of course, the dog always got some and his jaws got stuck together, but he would always come back for more. 1 suppose the health department would think nothing was antiseptic or sterile enough in a sugar bush. But if there is any germs or microbes able to live in boiling maple syrup. 1 have yet to feel the effects of it. “The year 1950 was the last year the Charlton sugar bush was run, as with every­ thing there comes a last time. After the farm was sold the maple trees were soon logged off and the sugar shanty and arch left to the elements. 1 was in the woods 20 years later hunting and it seemed a very lonely place, just memories were left but they were all very happy ones of those days and times with Mr. Charlton.” More about Mr. Chariton 5 boyhood and early manhood next ureA. LEGAL HOTI Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stan L. Monks, a married man and Emma Lucile Monks as to her dower rights (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 4, 1998, and recorded on September 14, 1998 in Uber Document <1017820. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated August 3. 1999, which was recorded on August 26. 1999. in Uber Document <1034512, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED RFTY-FOUR AND 94/100 dol­ lars ($133,454.94). including interest at 7.375% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute «n such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on October 19. 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. The North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North. Range 9 West, except the South 220 feet of the East 750 feet of the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, except: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, distant North 89 degrees 29 minutes 20 seconds West. 1353.00 feet from the East 1/4 comer of said Section 8. thence South 05 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West. 660.00 feet to the South line of the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 8. thence North 89 degrees 27 minutes West. 1228.6 feet along said South line to the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 8. thence North 00 degrees 29 minutes 40 seconds East 657.2 feet along said North and South line to the center 1/4 comer of said Section 8. thence South 89 degrees 29 minutes 20 seconds East. 1260.4 feet along said East and West 1/4 line to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 7. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200020059 Mustangs (10/5) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THW FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Kirk Lydy and Joni G. Lydy, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Rock Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 16,1999, and recorded on August 30. 1999 in Document No. 1034682. on Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS. INC., as assignee by an assignment dated August 16, 1999, which was recorded on November 22. 1999. in Document No 1038296. on Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE ANO 35/100 dol­ lars ($122,465.35), including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 100 p.m.. on October 5. 2000. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenoed as: Parcel: Lot 2. Block 1. Butler s Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 66. Parcel 2: Beginning at the Southeast comer of Lot 1. Butler's Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 66; thence South 184 feet to the bank of the Thomapple River; thence Westerly along the bank of said river, approximately 200 feet; thence North approximately 220 feet to the Southwest comer of Lot 3 of Butler's Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence Easterly along the South line of Lots 1 through 3 of said Butler's Addition, being identical with the Northerly line of Lot 9 of Wilcox Addition to the City of Hastings, to the place of beginning, comprising approximately the Easterly 1/2 of the Easterly 1/2 of said Lot 9 of Wilcox Addition to the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 1 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(d) and given to the mortgagee, in which case the redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated August 24. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593 1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 (9/21) �Rag, 10 - Th* Halting, Banner - Thuraday. September 14. 2000 < < me h think < I it... Bulldog golfers fare well at J-Ad Fall Classic Our dearest sympathy goes out to Coach Knight Dear Coach Knight (notice tlie proper way to address a great leader): Let me first say that I am very sorry that you will not be coaching your beloved Indiana Hoosiers this season. Tm sure (if they really think about it), everybody agrees... your former players, the coaching fraternity, the entire ID community and basketball junkies, from one side of the globe to the other, in general for the General. The good that you did, not just for the game, but for humanity in General, will be greatly missed. Education is a great thing and you are certainly a fine teacher, not just of basketball but for many facets of life. There's not much people who believe in discipline and "doing things the right way" can do any more in a world that has excuses for almost every behavior and accept defeat so easily. It's a real shame, but life goes on. With the problems that the University of Michigan basketball program has had with discipline, maybe they will soon give you a ring to give you a shot at the national record that you truly deserve. If not at Michigan, some smart school (that doesn't have a dolt like Myles Brand as its president) is sure to hire a true champion. The lessons you have taught your players (not just I ow to win in basketball, but how tc win in life) will be dearly missed. As IU forward staled. "You come here to play for Coach Knight, you don't come here to play for whoever the heck they bring in." Sure ycu have done bad (we all have, we all have our sins), but the good that you have done clearly outweighs the other. Anyone who really knows you. stands by your side during this troubled time. Anyone who is out to get you (like Mr. Harvey and his unruly son) see the temper, but don't fully understand it. Like I said before, we can not change the world which we live in and that's too bad As it turns out, this Zero Tolerance deal will cost many for years to come. IU will lose from your dismissal (that's if they can field a team) and so will basketball, the Big 10 Conference and those who understand that winning goes way beyond what happens out there on the court. Those who understand you, will miss you. I believe that IU freshman (at least for the current time) AJ. Moye said it best. "I just feel like the whole administration, this whole school, is screwed up. We were lied to, we were deceived and now it's over, all because people wanted coach out. They got their way. I hope they're happy. ... I hope they're just dancing somewhere happy." Moye says he will leave IU, as will many other players such as Clarkston's own Dane Fife. The Hoosiers certainly come up smelling like champions because of this Zero Tolerance, don't they? Let the tears fall. Talk to you soon. One Last Word: My thoughts and prayers continue to go out to Grandpc Curtis and his family as well as to Grandma Flo (Florence Howe) and hen. Lady Saxon eagers win first versus area for Hastings' vanity girls' hoop team notched its first win of the season Thursday. Sept. 7 with a 48-30 victory over Barry County rival Middleville. The Saxons (1-3) won every quarter (14-7 after one, 26-17 al half and 40-23 after three quartern) with its depth, aggressiveness and defense being significant in the final score. "We finally played a full 32-minute ball game," Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh said. "We've had streaks and tremendous ball in our previous three games, but tonight we focused for four quarters When we do that, we are a pretty good ball club." Laubaugh said he realized that this area matchup was a good test for his improving squad. "We knew, looking at our schedule, that this game was important," Laubrugh said. "It will set a tone now for what we hope to continue to accomplish." Middleville, with the loss, dropped to 2-2. Leading scorers for the blue and gold were Katie Noteboom with 16 points (8for-12 on field goal attempts), Niki Noteboom 12 points (6-for-9 on field goal attempts) and Liz Nida 8 points (6 coming on two 3-pointers). The Lady Trojans received 11 points from Erin Robertson, 9 points from Andrea Bouma and 7 markers from Erin Palmer. "The (win) feels good to get under the belt" Laubaugh said. "I knew it was coming, but you start to get a little anxious. Hopefully, we're over the hump." Junior Varsity... Hastings (2-2) defeated Middleville 51­ 29. Amber Thomas scored 18 points for the Lady Saxons and Tiffany Howell addedll. See CAGERS, page 11 Lakewood and D-K fall in lady hoop contests Sometimes you're just not ready to play. And according to Lakewood vanity girls basketball coach Mike Maciasz, his Lady Vikings weren't ready Tuesday in their 54-33 defeat to Lowell. "We just weren't ready to play," Maciasz said. "We had 24 turnovers (and) only scored four points in the second quarter when most of our turnovers accumulated. Hopefully, we can grow from this experience." Lakewood (2-2) trailed the Red Arrows 15-9 after the first quarter, 27-13 at half and 44-19 after three quarters. Audra Love lopped the Lady Vikings in the scoring column with 14 points. Andrea Koch followed her with 6 markers. The Lady Vikings made 14-of-37 field goals (37 percent), were O-for-3 on its 3pointers and connected on 5-of-8 (62 percent) free throw attempts. Love led the squad in rebounds with 9, Koch and Kim Elsie each had 2 assists and Koch and Stephanie Maciasz each made 2 steals. Matteson leads D-K... The varsity basketball team at DeltonKellogg High School dropped a 53-29 non-league contest to Schoolcraft on Tuesday at home. A 22-3 second quarter, in which Schoolcraft sank 11 free throws, was the telling tale in the hoop battle. Erica Ryskamp led Schoolcraft with 18 In the second annual J-Ad Graphics Barry County Fall Classic last Friday at the Hastings Country Club, a new team, Ionia, came away with the best score. And a member of the Bulldogs' squad, Jared Thompson achieved medalist honors by firing a fine round of 74. Ionia's team scored a 331 to finish three strokes in front of Caledonia's 334. A Fighting Scot golfer, Nick Fuller, had the second best 18-hole score with a 76. In total, nine teams competed with Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville both fielding two squads. Taking third place was Hastings' Blue team which carded a 339. Wayland was fourth with a 356, TK’s A team was fifth with a 357, Maple Valley finished sixth with a 366. Hastings' Gold team was seventh with a 376, Delton-Kellogg ended up eighth with a 393 and TK's B team finished ninth with a 408. Ionia did not compete, in the 1999 J-Ad Barry County Fall Classic. Last year. TK's A squad won the first annual J-Ad Fall Classic with a score of 324. Two players, graduated Saxon Steve Obreiter and TK graduate Matt Pullen, managed 77s, but Pullen won the title on the first playoff hole. This year, Thompson achieved the title in regulation. Following Thompson on the scoreboard were Fuller with his 76, Caledonia's Abe Mulvihill with a 79, Wayland Union's Steve Chachulski with an 80, Hastings' Pete Swiatek with an 81, Ionia's Nick Colvin with an 82, Caledonia's Josh VanVelsen with an 83, Hastings' Jake McClelland with an 83, Maple Valley's Brian Burt with an 84, Hastings* Tim Cole with an 85 and TK's Chase Vandenberg with an 85. The scores from the J-Ad Barry Fall Classic are all listed below. TK A (357): Bobby Roush 88, Dan Burbank 91, Tyler Pyke 99, Chase Vandenberg 85, Josh Enyart 93, Tyler Wenger 99. Hastings Bine (339): Eric VanderVeen (90). Pete Swiatek 81. Jake McClelland 83. Tim Cole 85, Brian DeVries 90, Tom Varney 102. Ionia (331): Nate Grant (86), Jared Thompson 74, Nick Colvin 82, Ryan O'Mara 92, Nick Lemke 89, Travis McKee 93. HUB (4B8): Mtu Raetz 100, Levi Harold 99, Tyler Cobum 113, Ryan Anderson 109, Trevor Klemkosky 124, Phil Strong 100. Hastings Gold (376): Joe Miller Top ten finishers were Ionia's Jared Thompson, Caledonia's Nick Fuller, Caledonia's Abe Mulvihill, Wayland's Steve Chachulski, Hastings* Pete Swiatek, Ionia's Nick Colvin, Caledonia's Josh VanVelsen, Hastings' Jake McClelland, Maple Valley’s Brian Burt and Hastings' Tim Cole. The winning team at the J-Ad Barry County Fal Classic were the Ionia Bulldogs. 99, Mike Hubbard 99, Nick Taylor 87, Travis McMillon 105, Eiin Woodley 97, Justin Pratt 93. Caledonia (334): Nick Fuller 76, Abe Mulvihill 79, Chris Leatherman 98, David Crisman 100, Josh VanVelsen 83, CJ. Gietzen 96. See CLASSIC, Continued on page 14 Area team wins; runners earn medals at T-K Invitational Monday's TK Invitational for prep cross country at the Yankee Springs State Park had it all. • A State championship team that is eager to repeat in 2000. • A number of State hopefuls, many who achieved their personal bests for the early season. • Lightning and rain. • Sun • More rain. • And a runner who missed the bus to the event last year, but was inspired to not only make it to Gun Lake Monday, but win her race. The field was split into three divisions, the Middleville Division for bigger schools, the Thomapple Division for middle size schools and the Kellogg Division for the smaller schools. Lady Trojans Jen Verkerke and Melissa Quisenberry guided their squad to a first place finish in the Middleville Division. Lady Panther Rebecca Farrell (10) attempts to drive past an Eagle defender during Tuesday’s varsity girts basketball game at D-K. (Photo by Perry Hardin) points. Kortni Matteson was a solid contributor for the Lady Panthers with 9 points. 4 rebounds and 4 assists. See HOOP, continued on page 11 Delton-Kellogg's Monique Hoyle sprints toward the finish line at Monday's T-K Invitational. Defending State champ Middleville won the Middleville girls' title with an impressive 47 score. Plainwell was second out of nine teams with 88 points. Caledonia was third with 109, South Christian fifth with 117, Lowell sixth with 120. Lakewood eighth with 202 and Wayland Union ended up ninth with 231 points. Middleville had three runners in the top 10, as Melissa Quisenberry was third in 20:36, Jen Verkerke seventh in 20:56 and Katie Richter 10th in 21:18. Quisenberry, who has been running the last couple weeks despite an injury, wanted to achieve a personal first, but was happy with what her team did. "I'm glad team did good," Quisenberry said. "That makes me happy. (But) I felt my time could have been better." Verkerke believes the Lady Trojans can still do better. "Hopefully, it will be a lot better at conference." Verkerke said. "A lot of our runners ran their best times, which is good because it means they are improving.” Verkerke said she would have preferred rain for her race, but said she enjoys the Gun Lake course regardless. "I take what I get," Verkerke said. "It's a pretty flat course; it's nice." First place honors in the girls Middleville Division went to Forest Hills Northern's Crystal White who covered the course in 19:50. White, a senior, finished second at Gun Lake to Quisenberry's older sister, Danielle, as a sophomore. As a junior, she missed the team bus and did not compete. Caledonia's Amy Busfield sprinted for a top 10 finish, covering the course in 20:41 for fifth and her teammate Tricia Miedema was ninth in 21:16. See RUNNERS, page 14 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 14. 2000 - Page 11 Gridders prepare for Week 4 Barry County Football Statistical Leaders SCORING Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 46 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 30 Sean Teftt (Hastings) 24 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 18 Yon Bucher (Middleville) 14 Zia Shook (Middleville) 12 Eric Smith (Maple Valley) 12 Aaron Lalone (Middleville) 12 Matt Erb (Middleville) 12 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 9 Mike Hopkins (Middleville) 9 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 8 Dave Wilson (Hastings) 8 Eric Gons (Maple Valley) 6 Joe Shaffer (Hastings) 6 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 6 Brandon Hopkins (Maple Valley) 6 B.J. Donninl (Hastings) 6 Troy Sloan (Maple Valley) 3 Ted Greenfield (Hastings) 2 RUSHING Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 39-237 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 27-188 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 28-186 Yon Bucher (Middleville) 36-185 Aaron Lalone (Middleville) 21-169 Zia Shook (Middleville) 31-167 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 19-144 Dan Slaughter (Hastings) 24-95 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 15-91 David Wilson (Hastings) 19-51 BJ. Donnini (Hastings) 11-42 PASSING Dave Wilson (Hastings) 8-23-66 Yon Bucher (Middleville) 3-4-52 Sean Teftt (Hastings) 2-2-47 Tim Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 1-3-28 RECEIVING Joey Keller (Hastings) 3-34 Brandon Hopkins (Maple Valley) 1-28 Joe Shafter (Ha»U)9^h«Jnj-' Adam Schantz (Hastings) 1-22 Dan Slaughter (Hastings) 2-16 Sean Teftt (Hastings) 1-10 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 1 -6 TACKLES Dan Slaughter (Hastings) 34 Nathan Rounds (Hastings) 32 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 30 Joey Keller (Hastings) 29 Matt Erb (Middleville) 26 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 24 Curt Posten.a (Middleville) 20 Brett Vernon (Middleville) 19 Jeff Jones (Maple Valley) 15 Eric Smith (Maple Valley) 14 Travis Kersjes (Maple Valley) 14 Jeremy Wiser (Maple Valley) 11 INTERCEPTIONS Chris Ripley (Maple Valley) 2 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 2 Yon Bucher (Middleville) 1 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 1 Chad Barager (Middleville) 1 Eric Smith (Maple Valley) 1 Joey Keller (Hastings) 1 Mark Price (Middleville) 1 Mike Himeiss (Maple Valley) 1 Jeremy Wiser (Maple Valley) 1 FUMBLE RECOVERIES Nathan Rounds (Hastings) 3 Jeremy Chavis (Middleville) 2 Travis Kersjes (Maple Valley) 2 Adam Nieland (Middleville) 1 Andy Ewing (Maple Valley) 1 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 1 Randy Silsbee (Maple Valley) 1 Chris Ripley (Maple Valley) 1 Jeremy Wiser (Maple Valley) 1 Eric Smith (Maple Valley) 1 Mitchell leads CMU spikers Central Michigan senior spiker Jennifer Mitchell continued her steady all-around play last weekend in the Loyola Marymouni Volleyball Classic and was named to the ail-tournament team. The middle hitter who graduated from Lakewood High School totaled 31 kills (3.4 per game) and had a .306 hitting percentage. Mitchell also tallied 17 digs. 7 blocks (3 solos) and 2 service aces. With her totals. Mitchell now ranks sixth in Chippew a annals for career block assists with 242. She needs six more total blocks for her career to reach the 300 plateau and move into CMU’s top 10 in that category'. CMU lost to the University of Connecticut 3-0. Indiana State 3-0 and Loyola 3-0. It's quite difficult to fathom... that this is truly Week 4 in the prep football 2000 season. One area team that still remains unbeaten is Maple Valley. Coach Guenther Mit'elstaedt's team, after three weeks, appears to be a title contender. But Delton-Kellogg, Hastings. Middleville and Lakewood also have been playing some good ball. The Vikings may be 0-3, but two of its defeats have come against State power Jackson Lumen Christi and Hastings and the other loss was a last-second heartbreaker versus Mason. This week, wc look for Barry County's fantastic five to step up. to face the adversity head on and to tackle the opposition. This is Week 4, it is time for our teams to show what they go. After going 3-2 on our predictions last week. J-Ad's 2000 football record stands 9-4. We must do better... if we expect our players to play well, we must do a better job ourselves. Enough chat, on with the pigskin picks: Hudsonville (3-0, 1-0) at Hastings (2-1, 0-1) The Eagles arc soaring high after shutting down Northview 36-0 last Friday to keep its perfect season in tact. Offensively and defensively, Hudsonville is solid. Its "d" scored twice last week (once on a fumble and the other on a pick). Its "oN received 110 yards and a touchdown from running back Jeremy Underwood. This will be a true test for the Saxons, but playing at home in front of a supportive blue and gold crowd should help. To win, Hastings will need a tough running game, a contest with minimal mistakes and a team Liat has the confidence to go the distance. The Saxons will. Prediction: Saxons 28, Grounded Eagles 21 Delton-Kellogg (2-1, 1-0) at Pennfield (2-1. 1-0) The winner remains in the drivers’ seat for a possible Kalamazoo Valley Association title. The loser must wait and see what transpires during the rest of the year. It's the battle of the Panthers and it looks to be a good one. Pennfield comes to town after knocking off Galesburg-Augusta 35-28 a week ago. Big plays were the difference. Pcnnficld's Shawn Willarizc picked off two passes and Ryan Stot c ran back a kickoff 79 yards for a touchdown. Delton-Kellogg must not allow Pennfield any big plays The defense must step up. The Panthers (DeltonKellogg's) will. Prediction: D-K Panthers 30,... the other Panthers 20 Saxons seek coach Hastings High School is looking for a varsity volleyball coach. If interested, plea.se call athletic director Steve Hoke at the high school, (616) 948-4409. Maple Valley (3-0, 2-0) at Leslie (2-1, 1-0) Leslie captured its second win of the 2000 season last Friday against Dryden (no the school isn't named after the great Montreal goaltender) 48-14. Maple Valley must go on the road and figure out a way to slow down a potent Blackhawks (another name that makes me think 'bout the start of another hockey season) offense. Still, the Lions have shown in the first three weeks, that they are capable of nearly anything. In three games, M.V. has out-scored its foes 119-14. Leslie, however, could give them problems. The Lions will overcome them... the Lions will. HOOPS, continued from page 10 D-K was missing four players who are out because of injuries, according to coach Jeff Sullivan. That group includes Erin Thornton and Jackie Prough. "We're getting better; we just need Prediction: Lions 35, Blackhawks 7 Lakewood (0-3. 0-1) at Northwest (0-J, 0-2) For a second consecutive week, the Vikings will face a league foe from the town of Jackson. It was Lumen Christi last Friday. The Titans, ranked No. 3 in Class B and sure to move up, wort the game 41-7. Northwest is also looking for a first win, falling last Friday to Lansing Catholic 35-13. The win was Catholic's first of the season. Look for the Vikings to establish their running game versus the Mounties, but also mix in a few nice spirals. Jake Schrock and Derek Coppess are players to watch. One team will win and it is almost certain to be the Vikings. Prediction: Vikings 21, Mighty Mounties 14 Godwin Heights (0-1, 0-3) at Middleville (2-1, 1-0) The Trojans fired for 50 points a week ago and beat Rogers by 29 points. Godwin, on the other hand, dropped a 28-7 O-K Blue decision to Coopersville. Still, the Trojans must not let up, they must continue to strive for greatness. Coach Tim Penfield is happy that his team is back home again and calls Godwin a "hard luck team" that is better than most would assume at this point. He wants to see his team make major improvements, get better and execute its offense. The Trojans will. Prediction: Trojans 440a the other Wolverines 7 'H CAGERS, from page 10 Howell also dished out 11 assists and made 8 steals. Melissa Potts and Ryan Lavich each Middleville. scored 8 points for Freshmen... Hastings (2-1) fought back from a 9-6 half-time deficit to beat Middleville 22­ 15. Nikki King led all scorers with 12 points. Erin Hemerling and Julie Coles each added 4 markers. Nicole Shaw closed out the Lady Saxon scoring with 2 points. Nobody ABSOLUTELY nobody can beat our prices on American made Cooper tires Delton-Kellogg's Lindsey Brinhert splits the Schoolcraft defense and heads toward the hoop in prep action at home on Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lamphere scores six; Eagles win Josh Lamphere scored four goals as Barry County Christian's soccer team defeated St. Matthews 8-1 last Friday. The other Eagle tallies came from Adam Burkett, Rob Stuul, Ben Conklin and Eric Lamphere. Stuul also had three assists, while Erin Winegar, Joe Cooke and Theron Barlow each had one assist. , . David Thompson and Shane Hickey shared time in goal with Thompson coming up with four saves and Hickey six. Wilder’s Auto Service ( Union St . IMstinq* 948-2192 Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE The Hastings Banner REQUEST FOR OFFERS TO PURCHASE Request for Bids Hastings Industrial Incubator Tile & Carpet Replacement Tbe City of Hastings Economic Development Department request unit price bids tor installation of approximately 2666 sq. ft. of tile and carpet at the Hastings Industrial Incubator located at 1035 East State Street Sealed bids must be submitted no later than 2:30 AH bids shal be clearly marked on the outside of the submitted package 'Sealed Bid - Industrial Incubator Tile & Carpet Replacement." Payment based on quantities of material placed. around town, wish him a HAPPY BIRTHDAY (Hint: His idea of fun is going to school or the library.) .-.L , .... RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP a>//...945-9554 If you see this youngster '■TJL.— ---------- At half, the Eagles led 3-0. Lamphere scored two goals on Monday, but it wasn’t enough as Heritage prevailed 3-2. Lamphere's first goal came in the first half and gave his team a 1-0 advantage. But Heritage scored three times in the second to win by one. Stuut-r«Md Barlow assisted on Lamphere's tallies. Goalkeeper Jerry Ladere made 23 saves for Barry County Christian. The Eagles (2-1) will face Faith Christian on Friday. Subscribe TODAY! p.m. on September 28. 2000. Bid specifications and proposal forms are available at the office ol tbe City Clerk/Treasurer. City of Hastings. 201 East State. Hastings. Ml 49058. INI those big bodies." Sullivan said. The Lady Panthers do nor play Thursday, but travel to Vicksburg next Tuesday for KVA action. ----------- ................................... ......... 111 /yl ||J PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that: 1. Rutland Charter Township proposes to sei by moon, ol a sealed txMng process aceruin parcel of property ownod by the Township located at the Hmdktn ol Cook Road 8 M43AX-37 Hwy . consisting olapproxxnateiy 10.9 acrer being more specifically desenbed as RUTLAND CHTR TWP TRACT A WHICH LIES WITHIN A STRIP OF LAND 250 FT IN WIDTH LYING SLY OF PARALLEL AND ADJACENT TO A LI DESC AS: BEG AT A PT ON THE E U OF SEC 133-9: WHICH IS S 00 DEG 4TS5" E 1854 88 FT FROM THE NE COR OF SO SEC 13; SO PT ALSO BEING A PT ON THE ARC OF A7564.44 FT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT; TH SWLY ALG THE ARC OF SO CURVE 172908 FT (CHORD BEARING S 77 DEG 52-05" W. CHORD DISTANT 1725 32 FT) TO THE PT OF TANGENCY OF SO CURVE; TH S 71 DEG 19-11" W 400 FT TO PT OF . ENDING ON THS DESCRIBED LINE. RESERVING THEREFROM AN EASE­ MENT Commonly referred Io aa Parool Number 06-13013 001-30 2. Seated oners in the form of a real estate purchase agree­ ment approved by the Towrahip Board wd be received unta 3:00 p m., o.-. October 2.20<O. at 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Ml 49058. at which time an dera wet be publicly opened and read aloud. 3. The real estate purohese agreement form and a map of the properly may be obtained at the Township CterVs office, Mondays and Thursdays, between the hours ol 9:00 a m and 3:00 p.m. 4. oners may be held by the Township lor a period not to exceed thirty (30) days tram me date of the opening of said oners for the purpose of investigating me quaMcations of me prospective purchasers including their abffity to obtain tranc­ ing. it any. prior to acceptance of me real estate purchase agreement by the Township 5. Tbe real estate purchase agreement m the form provided by me Township shal be signed by the party setting form an offer Io purchase me subject property from me Township and submit It pursuant to paragraph 4. set form above. 6 Upon acceptance of said offer, the earnest money deposit provided tor under the terms of me purchase agreement shall be deposited within throe busmess days of said acceptance with the Township in the form of a cashier's check. 7. Tbe closing shal take place within forty-five days of the Township s acceptance of the real eslate purchase agree­ ment 6 The Township reserves the ngm to retect any and aS oflers or waive any and all mlormaMies in the submittal process Rutland Chaner Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiiary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter TownsTup by writing or catsng Robin McKenna. Clerk. Rutland Charter Townshp Has. 2461 Hearn Road Hastings. Ml 49058. (616) 948-2194. A copy ol this none i is on We m the office of the dark. Robin McKenna, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 14. 2000 HYAA seasons start for future gridiron stars The Saxons fifth and sixth grade Blue HYAA football team started its season in fine fashion with a 20-8 victory over Coldwater. Sy Ovcrmyer capped off the opening drive of 70 yards with a run of three yards to put the Saxons ahead 6-0. In the second quarter. Matt Teunessen picked the Cardinals defense apart with some picture-perfect passes to Stevie Case. One was on a third and 18 to keep the drive alive and another was to Michael Wolf who rambled 22 yards to put his team in front 12-0. Teunessen added a two-point conversion and Hastings led at half 14-0. The Saxons defense dominated in the second half as well. A mistake on a Cardinal punt allowed Wolf to return one 40 yards, giving his team a 20-0 advantage. Coldwater scored its only points late in the fourth quarter. Case had over 100 yards rushing and a fumble recovery. The front line of Tim Watson, Jordan Bailey. David C*i*e. Thomas McKinney. Greg Roath and Ryan Cain also were key contributors. On defense, the Saxons were led by Casey Goodenough. Troy Burch. T.J. Hoffman. Kenny Taylor, Jordan Rambin and Jerry Brown. 7th Grade Hastings seventh grade HYAA football team lost to Coldwater last Saturday 13­ 6. The game proved to be a defensive battle with neither team allowing any easy yards. Coldwater scored first, but Hastings came back to tie the score (6-6) in the second quarter with an 83-yard run by Chase Todd. The game was still deadlocked 6-6 at half-time. The fifth and sixth grade Gold team scores its first touchdown in last week's game versus Pennfield. Sth and 6th Gold... The Gold gridders lost to Coldwater 20­ 0. Players with outstanding games were Daryn Armstrong, Justin Carroll, Nolan Crowe, Cory Gamer, Matt Gardner, Eric Haney, Shane Henry, Justin Jorgensen, Nathan Lane and Alex Lowe. 3rd and 4th White... The White kept its early morning game with Lakeview close until the final quarter. The Hastings team, comprised of mostly third graders in their first year of football, trailed by only six points at half. Several fine defensive plays by Adam Skedgell, Devon Armstrong, Lucas Edwards and Troy Collige kept the Saxons close. The offense started to come alive in the second half as Andrew Bolton, Jonathon Gieseler and Adam Johns took turns carrying the ball behind the blocking of Blake Baird, Patrick Crouch. Jacob Stockham and Dustin Glaser. The third quarter was marked by strong defensive plays by both teams. Coldwater took the lead in the fourth quarter with a 6-yard touchdown. Hastings was driving in the final minutes, but ran out of downs on the Coldwater 20. The quarterback for Hastings was JJ. Quick. Defensive standouts were Lyndon Angus. Ben DesVoignes. David Sice, Jared McKee and Doug Ferrall. Lady Bruin spikers win in Chan.paign tourney Kellogg Community College's volleyball team improved its early-scason record to 19-4 Saturday with a championship performance at the Parkland Community College Tournament in Champaign, III. The Lady Bruins, at Parkland, defeated Kishawaukee 15-8,15-7 in the finals after knocking off Olney 15-8, 15-3 in the semifinals. KCC also scored early tournament triumphs against Kishawaukee (15-10, 15-5), Joiliet 15-3. 7-15) and Waubonsee (15-4,15-3). Angela Grostick led the KCC spikers with 38 kills. Cheryl Pohl contributed with eight aces and 114 assists. Shayna Munson had 11 block assists, Katherine Shellenbarger (a 2000 graduate from Lakewood High School) had three solo blocks and led the team in serve receive with 28, Melissa Schiedel had 38 digs and Jill Benschoter (another 2000 graduate from Lakewood High School) also achieved 38 digs. Shellenbarger ranks second in the MCCAA with a .969 serving percentage, while Benschoter is third in passing with a .922 percentage. Lake Michigan college visited KCC Tuesday and the Lady Bruins raised their season mark to 20-4 with a 15-5, 15-0, 15-7 victory. Shayna Munson led the team with 2 blocks, 13 kills and 14 digs. Tall Football tape to prevent floor marks. Lakewood: (K-Sth grade players). West Elementary is the site of hockey fun on Sat­ urdays starting Oct. 28 through Dec. 16 (no meeting on Nov. 25) with the following times: K-lsl grade, 9-9:55 a.m.; 2nd and 3rd, 10-10:55 a.m.; 4th and Sth grade. 11­ 11:55 a.m. Pre-registration and the $15 fee are due by Monday. Oct. 16th. 3rd and 4th Blue... A runner from the fifth and sixth grade Gold football squad attempts to get a first down in action last week. The Saxon offensive line paved the way for Trent Brisboe who scored two touchdowns and an extra point. Dustin Bateson also scored on a 55-yard run in the 31-0 shutout win. Brisboe also threw a touchdown pass to Matt Watson. Watson also ran the opening kickoff back for a touchdown. Offensive line standouts were Brad Hayden, Carson King. Dylan McKay and Travis Adams. The defense was led by Branden Courtney, Ethan Angus, Ronald Allerding and Loren Smith. Sheldon Westworth and Carson King recovered Coldwater fumbles. 3rd and 4th Gold... NOTICE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS A budget hearing, covering all funds, will be held during a special board meet­ ing to bo held on Monday. September 25.2000. at 7:00 pm. at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, covering proposed expenditures and estimated revenues of the Township for fiscal year 2001. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. All interested citizens will have the opportunity to give -written or oral comments. The Ruttrmd Charter Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxil­ iary aids and services, such .is signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of p< inted materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabili­ ties at the meeting or public hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Cleric Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Cleric at the address or telephone number listed below. ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (616)948-2194 The Gold Saxons opened its season Saturday with a 19-0 triumph over Coldwater. Ryan Burghdorf opened the scoring with a 62-yard touchdown run. The Saxon defense held Coldwater on four downs inside the five. Then Ryan Burghdorf scored again on a 51-yard run. He hit Bobby Stienke in the corner of the end zone for the conversion. Troy Dailey scored on a 44-yard run to close out the scoring. Solid defensive games were turned in by Jimmy Thompson. Darrell Slaughter. Bryce Spurgeon, Austin Maurer, TJ. Steeiey, Trevor Heacock, Eric Pettengill, Matt Dobbins, Jacob Bailey. Nathan Converse and Travis Heacock. Trevor Heacock also recovered a fumble which led to a Saxon score. Sth and 6th White... Defense, defense, defense led to a 22-8 triumph over Pennfield. Kenneth Quick, Garrett Harris. Nate Brady and Kyle McNemy headed the offensive charge, while the entire defense stopped the Pennfield Panthers cold. Tyler Ryan. Bradan King. Mitchell Gahan and Nathan Newton were tops for the defensive unit. Tail Football is being offered for third through sixth grade players. High school coaches and players will offer instruction at the upper practice field at Hastings High School. Prc-registration is required by Sept. 20 along with the fee of $15 (includes tshirt). The National Football League subsi­ dizes this program. Five weeks of play will be on Saturdays starting Sept. 23. Times are: third and fourth grade, 9-10 a.m.; fifth and sixth grade. 10:10-11:10 a.m. Cheerleading Clinic Giris 4 years of age through sixth grade are invited to participate in the cheerleading clinic at Northeastern School in Hastings. Tina Eaton and Connie Williams will instruct the classes from 6-7 p.m. on Tucdays and Thursdays starting Sept. 19 through Oct. 5. Cheerleaders will cheer dur­ ing the Hastings Varsity football game on Oct. 6. The $15 fee includes a cheerleading t-shirt. The registration deadline is Sept. 19. Swim Lessons In collaboration with Pennock Healthcare Services, the YMCA is offering swim lessons on Saturdays Classes arc open io youth ages 5 and older. The fall schedule starts Oct. 7 and will end on Dec. 2 (no lessons on Nov. 25). Lyndy Bolthousc will instruct the classes. The registration form and fee of $35 will be accepted on a firstcome, first-served basis. These classes fill fast. Polliwog, 11-11:40; Polliwog, 11:45­ 12:25; Guppy, 12:30-1:10; Minnow, 1:15-” 1:55. Floor Hockey Hastings site: (6th-8th grade players). Mondays (Sept. 18-Oct. 30) at Northeastern School is the place to be for 6th-8th grade players. Intramural games will be played from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The $15 fee includes a floor hockey shirt. Prc-registration is required by Sept. 18. Players bringing their own sticks must wrap the blades with white CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 25, 2000, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan, to determine the necessity for extension of Blacktop/Curb and Gutter on North Taflee Drive and West Thom Street (See map below) This notice is given pursuant to Article X. of the Charter of the City of Hastings and Article III. Section 70-67 of the Hastings Code. Written comments will be received al Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Notice « hereby given that the Hastings City Council wN hold a pubfcc hearing on Monday. September 25. 2000. at 7:30 p.m. in the City HeN Council Chamber*. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, to determine the necessity tor extension ol Waler and Sewer on West Thom Street. (See map below) This notice is given pursuant to Article X, of the Charter of the City of Hastings and Article HI, Section 70-67 of the Hasting* Code. Written comment* win be received at Hasting* City Hal, 201 East State Street. Hasting*. Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk Michigan 49058. Request tor information and/or minutes ol said hearing should bo directod to the Hastings City Cleric at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon live day* notice to the Clerk of the City o< Hastings (telephone number 618-045-2468) or TDD call relay services 1 -800-649­ of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1 800-649­ 3777. 3777. Basketball Instructional Ginks The YMCA is offering three sites in Hast­ ings for youth basketball. Play will be on Saturdays starting Nov. 4 and ending Dec. 16 (no Nov. 25). Boys and girls should wear play clothes and gym shoes. Baskotbail Tshirts are included with the registration fee. Central Elementary Coed - 4 yrs. old, 8:45-9:30 a.m.; DK/Kdg., 9:45-10:30 a.m.; 1st grade, 10:45-11:45 a.m.; 2nd grade, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Instructor. Rob Longstreet. Fee $25 for 3rd-6th grade. Hastings High School Boys - 3rd-4th grade, 8:30-10 a.m.; 5th-6th, I0:30-noon. Instructor: Don Schils, Boys Varsity Coach. Fee $20 4 yr. olds-2nd grade. Star School Giris - 3rd-4th grade. 8:30-10 a.m.; 5th-6th grade, 10:30-noon. Instructor Steve Laubaugh, Giris Varsity Coach. Fee $25 for 3rd-6th grade. Basketball Spirit League rhe YMCA Basketball Spirit League offers players a competitive team experi­ ence with practices and games. This pro­ gram docs require travel to away games. A Barry County league is also being devel­ oped for interested teams. The program is open to boys and girls. Practices start Oct. 23 and the season continues into late Febru­ ary. Registration for players within Hastings School District - All players must attend team formation at Star School Gym as fol­ lows: • Monday, Oct. 16 - 5:30-7, Giris 3rd and 4th grade; 7-8:30, Boys 3rd and 4th grade. • Tuesday, Oct. J 7 - 5:30-7, Giris 5th and 6th grade; 7-8:30, Boys 5th and 6th grade. • Thursday, Oct. 19 - 5:30-7, Giris 7th and 8th grade; 7-8:30, Boys 7th and 8th grade. The registration form and fee of $75 are due Oct. II. The fee also includes uni­ forms. Registration for teams outside of the Hastings School district - Register as a team. The teams would provide their own practice and home game sites, and team uniforms. Team registration deadline is Fri­ day, Oct. 20 along with the team fee of $50. Contact Dave Storms or Lyndy Bolthouse at the YMCA. Contact the YMCA office, 945-4574, for further informtion and registration forms. YMCA News On Monday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. there will be an organizational meeting for all teams interested in playing in the YMCA^ women's fall volleyball league. The meet­ ing will be held in room B-125 of the Hast­ ings High School. Any team wishing to play must attend or send a representative to this meeting. Those unable to attend must call the YMCA, 945-4574, before the meeting. League games will begin on Monday, Sept. 25. Teams may practice on Monday, Sept. 11 and 18 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Teams may register by calling tbe YMCA and completing a team roster. A team regis­ tration fee of $ 155 may also accompany the team roster. Teams will be accepted on a first come first served basis. For more information call the YMCA at 945-4574. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 14. 2000 - Page 13 Brown, Arrows down Saxons in O-K White Undefeated Lions shutout rivals, 44-0 by Jon Gambee NASHVILLE — Luck, it is said, is (he residue of design. And you would know exactly what is meant by that adage if you watched Maple Valley annihilate Olivet 40-0 last Friday in varsity football action. In every game, it seems, either the defense or the special teams will make something happen to turn the tide in Maple Valley's favor. Some would call it luck, but those who have observed Lion football over the years know much better. Nine turnovers in Maple Valley’s favor. That's not luck. Thai’s highway robbery. Some teams don't get nine turnovers in a season. Olivet should check their pockets... the Lions stole everything but their lunch money. One of the greatest high school grid rivalries took a severe setback last Friday when Maple Valley handed the worst defeat in the history of these two teams meeting on the football field of battle. The Lions forced five fumbles and four interceptions, and took advantage of every one. But taking advantage of such opportunities is written into the game plan at Maple Valley. Like their namesake, the preuatory hunters of the jungle, the gridiron Lions seem to lurk in the shadows, waiting patiently for their prey to make a mistake, only to pounce quickly and mercilessly. The Lions shouldn't wear helmets, they should wear masks. Rhoades (who led the Lions in tackles with 10) and recovered by Jeremy Wiser on the Olivet 11-yard-line. Four plays later, Wawiemia scored on a four-yard quarterback keeper. Just to show that fortune was shining on Maple Valley this night, the Lions attempted to kick the extra point but a bad snap forced kicker Troy Sloan to run and he scampered in with the two-point conversion to end the scoring. That doesn’t mean Olivet’s problems were over, however, as it fumbled the ensuing kickoff, giving the ball up once again when Eric Smith came up with it. Olivet was to turn the ball over two more times before time expired. With the running clock licking down, Andy Ewing recovered a fumble on the Eagle 41 with 7:25 left to play and then in ’he final seconds of the game, Himeiss picked off an errant pass to put the final nail in the Olivet coffin. Eric Goris (78) prepares to make a punishing block for his back, Jacob Cole (27). (Photo by Perry Hardin) statistically they out-gained us in total yards, but they couldn’t survive the turnovers.’’ Mittelstaedt was correct in the statistical comparison. Olivet finished with 145 yards in total offense from scrimmage with 77 yards rushing and 68 passing. Maple Valley, meanwhile, had a total of only 140 yards, all on the ground. How big were the turnovers in deciding the outcome? Well, the first four “Turnovers have hurt Olivet all year," said Lion coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. ‘Tonight was just another example. They played very well defensively and Thursday Angels Coleman Agency-Hastings 8-0; Cedar Creek Groc. 7-1; Pet World 6-2; Hastings Bowl 5-3; Riches Koffcc Shop 5-3; Mill’s Landing 4-4; Miller Exc. 3-5; Team #12 3­ I; Team #3 1-7; True Value Hardware 1-7; Shamrock Tavern 1-7; B & R Testing 0-4. High Games and Series - T. Shaeffer 203; D. Snider 175; C Nichols 178; T. Cross 199; C. Groff 143; T. Loftus 164; L. Irwin 190; J. Lewis 200; C. Burpee 164; J. Conger 183-532; C. Hayward 187; L. Perry 156; B. Faul 176; P Fisher 179; L. Miller 162; D. Greenfield 146; B. Hayes 174; C. BbstefWA. Archds 134',^ SnWer I57>.r> Sunday Night Mixed Matrix 4; Thunder Alley 4; Tom’s Market 4; Friends 4; Lucky Strikes 4; Happy Hook­ ers 3; All -4-Fun 2; 4 Horsemen 2; Side­ kicks 2; Lyons Septic 2; Thee Froggcrs I; Red Dog 0; Sunday Snoozcrs 0; Double K^ 0; Not Rock Bottom 0. Womens High Games and Series - D. Pennington 201-544; E. Hammontrce 192­ 478; L. Rentz 139-383; S. Pennington 132­ 375; M. Simpson 161; C. Buckley 130; L. Owen 128. Mens High Games and Series - K. Hammontrce 204-537; B. Churchill 179­ 503; E. Gates 156-424; M. Eaton 197; B. Hammond 190; N. Mead 185. Friday Night Mixed No Name Yet 4; Piece of Cake 4; Who’s Up? 4; Wc Don’t Care 4; Bad Habit II 3; Cook Jackson 3; One Oldc One 3; All But One 2; Wood Wackers 2; Rainbow Warriors 2; Ten Pins 2; Brush works 1; Viatcc I; Head’s Out I; Late Comers 0; Rocky Four 0; Gutterdusters 0. Ladies High Games and Series - L. Pot­ ter 191; D. Bartimus 185; N. Secord 181­ 494; E. Johnson 170; D. Pennington 169; L. Lawson 167; G. Mcancy 176; S. Parker 152; K. Kuhlman 165; P. Miles 128; M. Sears 177-445; P. Cooley 153-414; L. Bar­ num 178. Mens High Games and Series - R. Fay 205-576; J Bartimus 202-593; B. Madden Sr. 192-558; M. Kasinsky 226-598; J. Smith 183; A. Taylor 200; M. Keeler 192-565; B Keeler 197; B. Madden Jr. 485; H. Pen­ nington 206-581; J. Barnum 204-584; M. Lawson 165; B. Ripley 202; D. Marsh 191; C. Gray 195-505; S. Guy 159; T. Ramey 156; G. Cooley 168. Thursday Mixed King Pins 7-1; Hastings Bowl 7-1; Just Us 6-2; Oops 6-2; The Andersons 4-4; Who’s Up 4-4; The Heavy Sets 3-5; Team II 3-1; Daiscd and Confuzcd 2-6; Broun and Sons 1-7; Team 2 1-7; Bye 0-4. Womens Good Games and Series - S. Lambert 160-453; O Gillons 159-435; C Swinkunas 142-408; B. Sexton 159-403; C. Service 169-382; J. Rablcy 135-361; V. Brown 135-361; R. Brown 127-355; D. Hansen 148; B. Hard 94 Mens Good Games and Scries - B. Kir­ by 206-566; S. Fauncc 191-460; M. Ander­ son 158-389; C. VanHoutcn 189; C. Hay­ wood 184; F. Wagner 178. Senior Citizens Womens High Games - S. Pennington 165; G. Otis 167; N. Bechtel 169; D. Green­ field 173; S. Merrill 172; F Girrbach 158; B. Johnson 156. W'omcns High Series - G. Otis 481. Men’s High Game - W. Woodmansee 189; B. Terry 188; J Mercer 178; R Wieland 189; H. Haan 183; G. Waggoner 155; D. Edwards 183; R. Schlachtcr 165. Men’s High Series - W. Woodmansee 485; B Terry 502; H Haan 479. Middlestaedt was quick to point out that Olivet, rich in football tradition, handled the loss with grace and dignity. "I thought Olivet showed a lol of class," he said after the game. "It was a very tough loss for them and this is been a great rivalry over the years. But they came across the field with their heads up and they shook hands. I think that says a lot for their program." Cole led all rushers in the game with 55 yards in 13 carries and he could have had a great many more, but most of the second half was played by the second and third units. In all, 10 different players carried the ball for Maple Valley. Lion receiver Eric Smith (22) hauls in a pass by the sideline. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Defense shines for Panthers Delton-Kellogg’s defenders paved the way for a 24-0 varsity football win against Kalamazoo Hackett last Friday at home. The Panthers forced the Fighting Irish into six turnovers (three interceptions and three fumble recoveries) in a contest that improved their season record to 2-1, 1-0 • in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. "This is a big win for our Panthers," D-K coach Rob Heethuis said. "It was just a stellar defensive effort; our defense was e-ustanding.” After the first quarter, the game was scoreless, but the Panthers went on top at 6:03 of the second on a 1-yard run by J.T. Charron and an extra point by Shannon Kirkestue. A 32-yard dart by Jeremie Coplin and an extra point by Kirkestue at 4:58 increased D-K's lead to 14-0. At half, the Panthers led 21-0 as Coplin scored a second touchdown, from 18 yards, on the team's next offensive possession. Coplin gained 102 yards on 13 carries. In total, (he Panthers collected 253 yards on the ground. Kirkestue added a 25-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. D-K's defense held Hackett to 130 yards rushing and none passing. Top tackles were Nick Erridgc with 11, Coplin with 9 and Jon Heethuis with 9. Heethuis also had an interception and a fumble recovery. The Panthers will face another team of Panthers in Pennfield this Friday. turnovers led directly to touchdowns, two of them coming on interception returns. On their first possession. Olivet fumbled on the third play from scrimmage and Chris Ripley fell on it at the Olivet 21-yard-line. Seven plays later, Jacob Cole took a pitch from quarterback Tim Wawiemia and scampered six yards to pay dirt. Jason Abfalter ran in the twopoint conversion at thc3:36 mark. gbCSH NUM hi the second quarter when the Lions scored twice in the span of 58 seconds. The first score came when Cole intercepted an Olivet pass on his own 42-yard-linc and ran it back all the way. Mike Himeiss ran in the extra points. Less than a minute later, Eric Smith intercepted an Eagle pass and ran it back 33 yards for a touchdown. Wawiemia took the two point conversion in himself to give the Lions a comfortable 24-0 lead. On its very next possession. Olivet fumbled again and this time Travis Kersjes recovered on the Eagle 32. With three penalties helping eat up yardage. Maple Valley scored in only five plays when Abfalter ran in from two yards out and then added the two point conversion to make it 32-0 at the half. The game's final score came in the third quarter and once again a turnover set it up. This time it was an Olivet fumble caused by a monster hit from Jeff Needs Assessment Proposal The Southwest Barry County Development Team (representing Barry, Hope and Prairieville Townships and the Delton Kellogg School District) is requesting written proposals from Professional Planning Consultants to conduct an assessment of the current and future needs of the Barry, Hope. Prairieville Economic Development Area. Written proposals must be received by 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2000, at the Superintendent's Office at Delton Kellogg Schools. 327 N. Grove St., Delton, Ml 49046. For further information, call (616) 623-9246. MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK, FSB Tiger time stars, your smile glows like a moon lit sky. your wavy blond hair flows like a The annual meeting of the members of MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK, FSB, will be held at the bank's offices at 629 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan, on Tuesday. September 19. 2000. Polls will be open from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The annual meeting is to follow at 7 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to elect four direc­ tors. and to transact any other business that may come before the meeting. mid-summer breeze, your soft strong body glistens like an early morning dew. your heart czlis me dear. (zne. Babv Doll Yes. I'll marrv sou all over again SANDRA K. NICHOLS, Secretary -............. Clamour shots do |; wonders when *4 you turn 40 i* if you see Mike Snyder * * times for 35 yards, quarterback Dave Wilson scampered 11 times for 43 yards, Dan Slaughter ran nine times for 22 yards and BJ. Donnini netted seven yards on two attempts. In the air, Tefft completed 1-for-l for 22 yards and Wilson 3-for-9 for 18 yards. Beside Schantz touchdown grab, Joey Keller hauled in one pass for 12 yards and Fulmer one aerial for 6 yards. Hastings played a nearly penalty free game against Lowell. TheSaxons were whistled for two flags which netted 20 yards, while the Red Arrows received 10 penalties for 75 yards. Hudsonville is similar to Lowell. The Eagles are powerful and are capable of putting up big numbers. Its first two wins of the year came against tough foes, Grandville and Jenison, so Keller knows that his Saxons must be ready. "They’re a powerful type of team," Keller said. "We need to rush the ball... we didn’t do anything consistently versus Lowell." Your eyes sparkle like the night NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING »♦*»»****»»»»♦**♦»»»*** HASTINGS 4 Josh Brown figured into four Lowell touchdowns last week as the host Red Arrows handed the Hastings Saxons a 27-9 O-K White Conference defeat. Brown, a quarterback who was named all-conference a season ago. ran for three scores and added a fourth on the ground as Lowell opened its league campaign with a home triumph. "They (Lowell) just overpowered us." Hastings coach Jeff Keller said. "When you have three running backs over 220 (it's difficult). We couldn't sustain a drive (and) our mistakes really hurt us." Hastings is now 2-1 and 0-1 in the While heading into Friday's home game versus Hudsonville. Hudsonville is 3-0 and 1-0 after its 36-0 victory last Friday over Northview. The Red Arrows benefited greatly from Browns play last Friday. He scampered for 150 yards and completed three passes (all to receiver Matt Catlin) for 36 yards. Ken Palcowski and Travis DeVoid also aided Lowell’s running game with 101 and 77 yards respectively. Hastings scored twice on a 34yard field goal from Zac Fulmer in the first quarter and a 22-yard pass from Sean Tefft to Adam Schantz in tbe fourth quarter. "The kids played hard Friday," Keller said. "They were aggressive and they hit hard." Lowell led 6-3 after the first quarter, 13-3 at half and 27-3 after three quarters. Offensively, the Saxons collected 166 yards (126 rushing), while Lowell accumulated 402 (366 on the ground). Schantz carried the ball four times for 52 yards, Tefft eight at Simpson's, wish him a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! »»»*»**»»»»»»*»**** * * * * 4 * * *♦ ♦ I* • hidnd^ • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held September 12, 2000, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tom Salingue Exclusive Agent Allstate Insurance Company .fszx 136 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 /instate (616)945-4030 �Page 14 - The Hastings Sanner - Thursday. September 14 2000 Norris leads KCC Curt Noms scored two goals and Sean Fortier one in 4-3 Kellogg Community College soccer win Sept. 6 against Schoolcraft at* KCC. Norris' first goal came on a penalty kick at 5:01, His second, assisted by Brooks Bennett (Pennfield) came at 50:00. For the week, Norris scored three goals and notched three assists as the Bruins went 3-0. For his efforts, Norris was named the MCCAA Player of the Week. Norris now leads the league in goals (5) and points (13, including 3 assists). Bennett tied the score at 3-3 with a goal, assisted by Adam Senchuk and Dave Faron, at 75:00. Fortier then won it at 87:00 with a goal, assisted by Matt McCurdy and Brady Smith. It was a great game between last year's league co-champs. Even when the Bruins were down 3-2, they did not give up. "This is the strongest group of players 1 have ever coached," KCC coach Mike Nunn said. "Every player on this team is a team player." KCC (2-0) had 11 shots on goal to Schoolcraft's 10. Bruins' goalkeeper Luke Freudenberg made seven saves . Saxon boys win in cross country Chris Rounds and Joel Gibbons went one and two as Hastings' boys cross country team beat Lowell 29-26 Sept. 6 in O-K White action at Johnson Park. It was the Saxon boys first league win in two seasons. Rounds finished first in 19:21, Joel Gibbons second in 19:53, John Katje fifth in 20:44, Craig Laurie eighth in 21: 20, Chris Sensing 10th in 21:53, Shawn Hill 13th in 22:37 and Mike Arnett 17th in 26:58 for the Saxon boys. Hastings' girls fell to Lowell 38-23, despite having two of the top three finishers. Heidi Schroeder was second in 22: 17, Karcy Schlachter third in 22:54, Arica Newton 14th in 26:17 and Jennifer Cook 18th 35:07. Hastings netters come dose at B.C. The Lady Saxon netters came within one point of a championship at the Sept 9 Byron Center Tournament. Hastings finished with 17 points, one behind Wayland Union's 18 and Grand Rapids Catholic Central's 18. Other schools at the tournament were Freemont, South Haven, Kenowa Hills, host Byron Center and Northview. Kim Karmes, at No. 1 singles, won all three of her matches to earn a title. Amanda VanBunn was second at No. 2 singles, winning her two matches before dropping her tliird. Erin Bradley dropped her match in the first round, but rebounded with two wins and finished third. Marta Lluch won her first two matches and lost in the finals, for a runner-up finish. Jeri Hendershot and Angie Swiatek took first place honors at No. 1 doubles. Kristen Wildcm and Heather Drumm won in the first roupd, lost in the second and won again in the third to place third. Margo Cooklin and Jenny Cottrell collected one win and finished fourth. And Emily Martin and Bret Nugent won twice and finished third. NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED To ths owner or owners of any and all interests or liens upon the land described: TAKE NOTICE: Sale was lawfully made of the following described land for unpaid taxes on that land, and that undersigned has title to the land under tax deed or deeds issued for the land. You are entitled to a reconveyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of this notice upon payment to the treasurer of the county in which the land is situated, of ail sums paid for the ta? sale purchase, together with 50 percent in r .on, and the fees of the sheriff for the service or cost of publication of the notice. The ser■*-e or publication costs shall be the same as if for personal service of a summons upon com­ mencement of an action without additional cost or charge. If payment as described in this notice is not made, the undersigned will institute proceed­ ing for possession of the land. Description of the land Parcel III. COM 200 FT SWLY OF N 1/4 PST SEC 28-3-7TH SWLY 100 FT TH S PAR 1/4 U 132 FT Til NELY AL RIV 100 FT N 132FTPOS Amount Paid $49.94 Deed •: 151 Amount Due: $74.91 PLUS SHERIFF AND PUB­ LICATION FEES Tax for the Year 1996 (Signed' William D Warren 181 Trails End Delton. Ml 49046 To: Bonnie L. Fig. Spouse of Bonnie L. Fig, Bonnie Burnworth. Spouse of Bonnie Bumworth. Donna R. Gardner. Spouse of Donna R Gardner. James H Gardner. Spouse of James H Gardner, unknown, unascertained, undetermined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and assigns, including those who are legally incompetent to act on their own behalf, said individuals being persons indi­ cated to have some interest in the land above described according to Barry Records This is an unimproved parcel (9-14) Soccer Saxons rally for league win versus Rangers If there can be a "must" win this early in the prep soccer season, the Hastings Saxons certainly achieved one Tuesday. Without one of its top players, without its head coach and desperately needing a big win in the O-K White Conference, the blue and gold responded to the challenge by squeaking out a 1-0 home victory against Forest Hills Central. The same two teams tied for the league championship a year ago, but the Saxons beat the Rangers 4-0 in a district matchup. Contests between the two teams during the past couple of seasons could be described as classics. The Rangers fired 30 shots at the Saxon goal, while Hastings managed a total of six. But the only one that mattered came at 17:26 of the first half when Jon Kendall picked up a loose ball amidst a scramble in front of the FHC goal and fired it past the keeper for the game winner. "The keeper missed it and I followed through for the rebound," Kendall said. With head coach Dennis Argetsinger and starting player Matt Gergen out of duty (the two had to sit out after picking up red cards in last Thursday's loss at Hudsonville), tbe Saxons knew they had to give it everything they had. Junior varsity coach Doug Mepham and former Saxon standout Mark Arens took charge with Argetsinger's absence and gave the squad guidance as well as motivation. But Kendall and his fellow Saxons knew that a win was the goal. "That's two people on a 20-person team," Kendall said. "We just basically tried to do what we thought we could do." Captain Isaac Weeks (25) battles for possession during Tuesday's league matchup with Forest Hills Central. (Photo by Dan Goggins) this outcome. "It was gening nervous at the end. but everybody was picking it up." Hamp said. "I had faith in our defense." Hastings nearly went up 2-0 al 28:11 when Isaac Weeks fed a pass to Jake Heuss. Heuss' shot, however, was just wide of the goal. T.J. Milleson and Jeremy Butler also had second half scoring chances. Butler's efforts were also felt on defense as he went diving out of bounds to make a play on the ball al the 11:26 mark of the second half. After numerous Ranger opportunities, the Saxons still came out on top. "It was a big game for us," Hamp said. "We needed to get a league win at home... this one was for Dennis (coach Argetsinger)." The soccer Saxons travel to Zeeland for league action tonight (Thursday. Sept. 14) and return home next Tuesday (Sept. 19) to entertain Forest Hills Northern. Hastings used two goalkeepers to notch the shutout as Kyle Bellgraph kept the Panthers scoreless in the first half and Mike Hamp kept the visitors off the board in the second. At half, FHC had 11 shots on goal, while Hastings had just 2. Bellgraph made some clutch saves, especially one brilliant diving play at the 14:33 mark. FHC nearly scored with 56.8 seconds left in the half, but that Ranger shot sailed over the goal. Hamp also was on the top of his game, something that was certainly needed in RUNNERS, continued from page 10 For the boys in the Middleville Division, Forest Hills Northern ran away with the best score of 63. But Caledonia fared well, with a third place 79, Lakewood was fourth with 87, Wayland Union was fifth with 142, South Christian was sixth with 143, Middleville seventh with 144 and finished Lowell eighth with 211 points. Caledonia's Tim Ross, one of the top runners in the State in any class, managed his best time of the 2000 season with a first-place 15:46. Ross said, "Pm on track where I wanted to be (at this time of the season). This is one of my favorites; the lake breeze always helps me to do better. About the only thing wrong was that it was a little soggy around the second mile." Another Fighting Scot, Pat Spitzley, was fourth in 17:29 in the Middleville Division. "We lost some key seniors, but wc picked up some rookies," Ross said of the 2000 Scots squad. "Our depth is looking pretty good." Lakewood's Travis Williams was fifth in 17:30. Wayland's Robby Young was sixth in 17:45, Middleville's Mike Stortz was eighth in 17:47 and Stortz Trojan teammate, Tim Brog, was ninth in 17:48. Tm just happy that it wasn't as windy as it was last year." Williams said. "Yeah, it was kind of a scary day, warming up with the lightning. People came up to me and I thought it was time to go." The Godwin boys won the Thomapple Division with 33 points and Kclloggsville won the girls' title with 37 points. Delton-Kellogg's boys were third with 93 points. The Panthers had two runners NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED To the owner or owners of any and all interests tr. or liens upon the land described: TAKE NOTICE Sale was lawfully made of the following described land for unpaid taxes on that land, and that undersigned has title to the land under tax deed or deeds issued for the land. You are entitled to a reconveyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of this notice upon payment to the treasurer of the county in which the Land is situated, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50 percent In addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the service and/or cost of publication of the notice. The ser­ vice or publication cnsts shall be the same as K for personal service of a summons upon com­ mencement of an action without additional cost or charge. If payment as described in this notice is not made, the undersigned will institute proceed­ ing for possession of the land. Description of the land: Parcel I. COM N 1/4 PST SEC 28-3-7 TH SWLY AL CEN HWY 100 FT TH S PAR 1/4 LI 148 5 FT TO RIV TH ELY 100 FT M/L TO 1/4 LI TH N 165 FT TO POB TAX #0805-028-000 050 00 Amount Paid: $49.94 Deed #: 149 Amount Due $74 91 PLUS SHERIFF AND PUBLICATION FEES Tax for the Year 1996 (Signed) William D. Warren 161 Trails End Delton. Ml 49046 To. John R. Fig, Spouse of John R. Fig. Ruth Brann. Spouse of Ruth Brann, unknown, unascertained, undetermined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and assigns, including those who are legally incompetent to act on their own behalf, said individuals being persons indicated to havt. some interest m the land above described according to Barry records This is an unimproved parcel. Saxon Jason Goggins (18) leaps into the air to head the soccer ball Into the right direction. (Photo by Dan Goggins) CLASSIC, from page 10 Wayland Union (358): Jim Wcingate 92, Steve Chachulski 80, Eric Kammcraad 89, Brandon VanDrawen<99,* Aaron Adamczyk 95, Troy Adams 101. Delton-Kellogg (393): Justin Healey 90, Brandon Garrison 108, Dustin Lancaster DQ, Andre Liceaga 92, Jeff Erb 104, Cory Newington 107 Maple Valley (366): Brian Burt 84, Collin McLean 90, Nick Burpee 90, Nick Jones 107, Jason Phillip 102, ’randon Burke 111. Saxons Go 1-1... Caledonia's Tim Ross sprinted for a season best and first place honors at Yankee Springs. who achieved top Hastings' 181 was good enough to beat Lowell's 197, but do good enough to beat East Grand Rapids* 168 in high school golf action Sept. 7 at Thousand Oaks. The Saxons received a 41 from Jake McClelland, a 45 from Eric VanderVeen, a 46 from Cole and a 49 from both Pete Swiatek and Tom Varney. Brian DeVries carded a 52, also for the Saxons. McClelland’s 41 tied East's Ben Healy's 41 for the top score. Saxon Joe Miller smiles al one of his long drives at last Friday's event 10 times, Kyle Williams was third in the boys* race and Jessica Kellogg took seventh in the girls* event with a time of 21:04. The winners in the Kellogg Division were the Tri Unity Christian with 25 points and Allendale with 55 points. Monday's event opened with lightning flashes and a rain shower, but by the middle two races. Gun Lake was glowing from a bright sunshine. At the conclusion, however, a few more rein drops were coming down. Some of the runners were hoping to run in rain, so they could escape the heat and possibly run a better time. "Today was flat, but soggy," Lake wood's Richard Gretsky said. "It's a nice course and I like the scenery. I just wish that the sun would have dipped out." "We really wanted the rain," Quisenberry said. "It's not so hot and we wanted to run better." Five teams from lhe Barry County area competed at the T-K Invitational, including Middleville, Caledonia, Lakewood. Delton-Kellogg and Maple Valley. Panthers on the Links. Delton-Kellogg's 2000 golf squad includes (front row, from left to right) Coty Newington, Dustin Healey, Brandon Garrison; (back row) coach Kent Enyart, Jett Erb, Andre Liceaga and Dustin Lancaster. The Panthers were one ol the squads that took part in last Friday's J-Ad Graphics Barry County Fall Classic at the Hastings Country Club. Middle school hoopsters open seasons Hastings' eighth grade Blue basketball team defeated Caledonia Monday 35-6. Kayla Arnie led the team with 14 points and Halie Terrel added 13. Courtney Barnard, Kristine Scott, Natasha Ciin and Sarah Frantz also scored baskets. 7th Grade Blue... The Blue eagers beat Caledonia in its season-opener 16-13. Scoring for the Saxons were Kelly Vincent with 10 points and Kati Dakin, Kati Trahan and Deanna Hill each with 2 points. Jenny Johnston rebounds. pulled down 5 7th Grade Gold... Crestwood edged out the Gold squad in its season-opener 25-13. Scorers for Hastings were Brooklyn Pierce with 7 points, Alli Bryans with 4, Natalie Pennington with 1 and Jodi Jolley with 1 point. Jerica Greenfield pulled down 3 rebounds. Devin Pierson 3 and Krystal Pond 2. 8th Grade Gold... The eighth grade hoop team beat Crestwood 42-11. Scoring for the Lady Saxons were Kelsey Howell with 7 points, Betsy Acker with 7, Kristen Williams with 6, Amber Peck with 6, Anna Lawrence with 5. Mandy Keeler with 2, Heidi Wear with 2, Katrina Jacobs with 2, Katie Lawrence with 2, Courtnie Robinson with 2 and Kathlyn Rounds with 1 point. Kelsey Howell had 6 rebounds, while Jamie Fisher played aggressive defense and dished out 3 assists. Kristen Williams and Courtnie Robinson each made 3 steals. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 14. 2000 - Page 15 Area lawmakers expect bitter campaign ahead by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Politics and the influence of the next eight weeks of the presidential campaign were mentioned prominently throughout the Legislative Coffee Monday morning. Second District Congressman Pete Hoekstra predicted that the final eight weeks of the campaign season would be "bitter." Hoekstra mentioned that reapportionment might make it possible for Barry County to lose its unique distinction of having representation from three different legislators in Washington. Hoekstra mentioned the visit this week of vice presidential candidate Richard Cheney to Muskegon. He said he expects Cheney to discuss the veto of the "death tax" with farmers. Nancy Ostapowicz, from Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers' office, en­ couraged constituents to contact the of­ fice for information. Greg Moore, from Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith's office noted Smith's disappointment that the remain­ ing appropriation bills arc going to be mired in controversry because of the upcoming election. Hoeksta added that if the president makes it difficult for the Republicans by only approving short term continuing resolutions, the Republicans will re­ taliate by making life difficult for Democrats. Hoekstra and Moore do not expect the government to "shut down," they just an­ ticipate long hours while trying to com­ promise with the president over spending. Moore also explained Smith's vote . ~^anni^A^Curtis | LAKE ODESSA - Fannie A. Curtis, age 92, of Lake Odessa, went to be with her Lord early Wednesday morning, September 6, 2000. She was bom in Ionia on January 2, 1908, the daughter of Myron and Rosa (Gruler) Everett Fannie graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1926 and parried Rowland fuflR on July 20, 193(1** -F* Together, with Wayne Curtis, they fanned the Curtis family farm until Rowland retired in the 1970’s. Fannie was a loving wife and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband. Rowland; her son, Blaine "Bud" Curtis; and her half-brother. Nelson Everett. Fannie is survived by her daughters, Carlene (Melvin) Lindner, and Rosalee (Robert) McDowell; her daughter-in-law, Thelma Curtis; her brother-in-law, Wayne Curtis; seven grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Fannie were held on Saturday, September 9, 2000 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society. Please sign the family's Memory Book at www.webobit.com. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. LAKE ODESSA - Dorothy L. Smith, age 92, of Lake Odessa, went Home to be with her Lord late Wednesday evening, September 6, 2000. Dorothy was bom on June 13. 1908 in Woodland Township, the daughter of Joseph and Susanna (Minkus) Statsick. She was raised in Woodbury where she also attended school. Dorothy was married to Kenneth Smith on March 9, 1929 in Angola, Indiana. She was an accomplished quilter and a wonderful baker; her specialty was baking cherry pies for her family. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; l^r brother; and two sisters. She is survived by her children. Gerald L. Smith of Florida. Joyce Brinningstaull of Lake Odessa, Nancy (Robert) Hershberger of Lake Odessa, Larry D. (Eadie) Smith of Alabama, and Sherry (Harry) Bowman of Hastings; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends. Funeral Services for Dorothy were held on Saturday, September 9, 2000 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance or the Scholarship Fund at the Lakewood VFW. Please sign the family's Memory Book at www.webobit.com. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel. JlaJee Odi&Ma l\l EWS against railroad retirement plan revisions. Smith had "serious reservations about the costs and who would be covered by the plan." Moore reminded people that the dead­ line for accepting applications for the military academies is Oct. 20. Informa­ tion about applications is available by calling the office in Battle Creek. State Representative Terry Geiger mentioned that in Michigan only one budet, that for higher education, is still outstanding. It should be approved by the Michigan Legislature by Oct. 1. Geiger mentioned that issues facing the legislature in the coming session will include mental health care and long term care which is the subject of a task force report. Geiger anticipates having a plan im­ plemented over the next seven to eight years, which would provide coverage for children, home and community-based long term care. The state is working with the federal government on reimbursements to the state which now seem to be in jeopardy. The state is waiting to see what will be offered by Washington on prescription drug assistance for senior citizens before expanding the state program. State Senator Joanne Emmons opened her discussion with praise for Geiger's work on the K-12 budget which has trans­ formed the foundation payment signifi­ cantly for many schools. She then got lots of agreement that problems with Ameritech service demon­ strate the need for competition. Hoekstra agreed and told the audience that "Ameritech was ' an equal opportunity bad service provider" since his office did not have fax service for more than five days before it was repaired. Emmons also encouraged voters to vote "no" on the local control issue which will be on the ballot in November. This measure would allow 40 percent of the legislature to control actions of local government. Questions asked ranged from a request for assistance in getting an attorney gen­ eral's decision on issues surrounding the South West Sewer and Water Authority to a request to support the Park Service to allow it to purchase property from willing buyers along the North Country Scenic trail. A candidates forum, sponsored by the Mkhitar • Township's Association, is planned for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the Barry Township Hall. The need to look at Internet commerce and capture sales tax was discussed. Emmons announced that Michigan will be part of a pilot project and Hoekstra emphasized the need for fairness. John Fehsenfeld asked the state legis­ lators to consider providing more state aid for public libraries. According to the full audience of more than 30 people, the straw vote was in fa­ vor of overiding the the marriage penalty veto. The next Legislative Coffee will be held at 8 a.m. Monday. Oct. 10, at the County Seat in Hastings. Tonight is meeting for the 33rd year of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. The speaker will be Clyde Chamberlain of East Lansing, whose topic will be about unusual monuments in cemeteries. He will have slides to augment his remarks. Visitors and guests arc always welcome. The dining room of Lake Manor has ample room. The society recently mailed more than 225 Bonanza Bugles to members, libraries and other historical societies. Barry County has laid new travia and gravel on a mile of Martin Road north of Brown. Around the curve Ionia County has laid very smooth surface on county line Veddcr Road, a mile onto northbound Tasker Road and continuing around yet another curve to Jordan Lak- Street to a point where it meets M-50 near Willow­ brook. No longer is it necessary to dodge potholes on Veddcr and Martin. Some local members of th- Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) attend the Sunday open house hosted for Saranac teacher retirees to honor Lctha Ferguson on her landmark birthday. Letta *s membership chairman for the county group. Central United Methodist Church has as its September lay person leading the ser­ vice, freshman student Kayla Landon, daughter of Don and Angie. She has remarkable poise for one so young. On Sunday, to introduce the church school year, there was a family potluck. Members were invited to view the newly decorated classrooms with wallpaper depicting the firmament and tropical garden. Death came Aug. 30 to Anton Hoort of Ionia, formerly of Portland. He was 76. Of his surviving four children one is a local figure. Dr. Douglas (Dr. Peg) Hoort, whose veterinary practice is on M-50 at Vcltc Road. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met Saturday at the Odessa Township Hall where meetings will be held for the rest of this year. The hall is far more spacious than the Depot Museum. The museum was then open following the business meeting for members to do research. Thirty-one attend­ ed. The speaker was from the Family Resource Center of the Latter-day Saints in Grand Rapids. A member from the Hast­ ings branch was also on hand. The centers have many resources available and can order far more. Davidjmd Verna (Faulkner) Wilson of Belding were new attendees. InviUUOt^^avc bccftjtnt to previous mem­ bers of First Fammes cluster within the society for a fall banquet. Two Lansing deaths listed former resi­ dents. Marie Spalding, 86, died Aug. 15. She was a sister of Ivah Jackson of Camp­ bell Township, bom to Charles and Lura Bushnell. Her husband, Edward, died in February 2000. She was also preceded by her twin sister, Dorothy Vcncma. Her sur­ viving children arc Betty Spalding (former­ ly Leak) and James Spalding. Her grand­ children include Mark Leak, Paul Leak 11. Jamie Leak Lobria. Rowena Burkett, 84, died Sept. 5. She was a resident of Morrison Lake for many years and a familiar figure on the golf course. Her mother. Lcotis Hale, was a vil­ lage resident for many years so during those years “Rena” was a frequent visitor in town. She is survived by four children and broth­ er Chester Hale of Florida. Fund-raising dinners abound in this sea­ son. West Berlin Wesleyan Church people are having a pig roast and other good food at their premises on Portland Road at Bliss Saturday late afternoon. At the same time, ladies of the Scbewa Center UMC are hav­ ing a dinner with turkey and pork - a buffet meal. This will be served from 5 to 7. The Gateway Community Church (formerly Clarksville Wesleyan) will hold a Fall Fest Saturday afternoon. The Coon School on M-66 just north of Grand River Avenue is having a hog roast on Sunday, Sept. 17 This will be held from noon until 4 p.m. Retired School Personnel of Ionia Coun­ ty will hold their first fall meeting next week Thursday, Sept. 21. Call 374-8420 for reservations. This is to be a legislative meeting with Representatives Terry Geiger and Valdc Garcia, along with State Senator Joanne Emmons speaking. On the follow­ ing day, state leaders for MARSP will lead a seminar in the Grand Ledge area for members in Ionia. Barry and Eaton coun­ ties. Tom and.Norma O'Mara will be honored at a 50th anniversary at home of son Phil on East Tuttle Road Sunday, Sept. 17. Women’s Fellowship of the Congrega­ tional Church will hold its first fall meeting with a potluck at noon Wednesday, Sept. 20. Bishop Linda Lee of the Michigan Area of United Methodist Churches is to be the guest of honor at a welcoming reception Sunday. Sept. 24, at Lansing Central UMC at 3 p.m. She has most recently been a dis­ trict superintendent in Detroit. Cook Funeral Home at Ionia held ser­ vices Sept. 7 for Christine Mason. 59, of Shelby- who died Sept. 2. Among her sur­ vivors is sister Lois Robards of Lake Odessa. Gerald Smith of Florida. Larry Smith and wife Eadie of Alabama came for the funer­ al of their mother Dorothy Smith, 92, who died Sept. 6. Funeral services were held on the same day for Fannie Curtis, 92, who left two chil­ dren and a daughter-in-law. Both ladies were the same age, gave birth to daughters many years ago on the same day in the Lake Odessa hospital, died on the same day. Their visitation hours were the same at Koops Chapel. Pvt. Jerry Young, son of Jerry and Dar­ lene Young of Lake Odessa, has completed his basic Army training. He will be sta­ tioned in Germany in an infantry unit. His paternal grandparents arc Darryl and Bon­ nie Jackson of Portland Road, Saranac. Hall-Fowler Library at Ionia is hosting an open house to show off their six new com­ puters which came, thanks to a grant, from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The hours arc Monday, Sept. 18, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The library is closed during Mon­ day and Tuesday so the staff members can be trained in all 33 programs on the new computers However they will remain open both evenings until 8 p.m. Again this year, there has been a Wel­ come to America party for exchange stu­ dents who arrived to spend the school year in mid-Michigan. Ail 18 students with the A.I.S.E. program arrived. The weather start­ ed off cloudy, but then the sunchine came to brighten the day. Hamburgers and hot dogs were cooked by host parents. Otherwise it was a potluck meal .The students mingled and became acquainted. Village President Randy Klein was present, along with Coun­ cilwoman Karen Banks. Randy explained his duties to the students and related how This position would compare to a mayor in their home cities. Karen presented each stu­ dent a Lake Odessa pin. Local district par­ ents arc Ray and Diane Hoke who have Lauren Crooks from Scotland; Roger and Evelyn Barnum who arc hosting Juliana Capitanio from Brazil; Ken and Lynda Cote who are hosting Fabio Hildebrand from Brazil; Jean Edgcl has Silvia Bommann from Germany. The students posed for a group photo and the parents sneakily went behind them and gave them a surprise shav­ ing cream attack! Matriarch Geraldine Klahn of Lake Manor has shared some of her early memo­ ries with friends about the school being razed. She attended the 1880s building and then graduated in 1924 from the very new building. She lived with her Reiser parents on Fourth Street at Second Avenue. The Reisers had a bam to accommodate the family buggy hotsc. Her father rented stall space to some of the teachers who drove horses to school. Geraldine was one of the thousands of youngsters who have slid downhill behind the school. Ken Cote, who now lives in the former Reiser home, has found in a crawl space under his house an old sled, possibly one which Geraldine used. Ken retrieved a brick as a souvenir for her. A drive to the south end of Fourth Avenue and a glance up Emerald Circle shows a new two-story house at the end of the culde-sac. This area has been developed by Robert Huyck and associates with now three attractive houses on what was former­ ly grassy land within the village. Annual school reports slated The Hastings Area School System's an­ nual report for the 1999-2000 school year will be presented at the Hastings Board of Education meeting Monday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Northeastern Elementary. Individual building annual reports will be presented as follows: Hastings High School Oct. 3 at 7 p.m., Hastings Middle School Oct. 9 at 3:15 p.m.. Southeastern Elementary Oct. 10 at 3:15 p.m.. Central Elementary Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m., Northeastern Elementary Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m., Star Elementary Oct. 12 at 7 p.m., and Pleasantview Elementary Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Seafcoatlrm * Crack Repair ■ — I DRIVEWAYS fc PARKING LOTS ‘Over 20 ws. experience ‘Free estimates Willie Murray C5I7J 852-0530 ■ Present this ad and receive 10% off — now till October I. 2000 ^{ailside giving Center 7955 Byron Center Ave., SW., Byron Center 1-800-237-2379 616-878-4620 tatrsm»dFstunMESTMa«M(.K The difference is in the details An IndapwxMnf Acwmm oT8Ory .yuemc Inc • 10 BryoN JI. * KxJcnxuoo, Michigan 4M01 • 345-2900 7126 Eo» D< • ttchtond, Michigan ^083 • 629-5252 Advertise In the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS! Call 945-9554 * State licensed Home for the Aged Bill Seif Special of the Week! STt985 *9,9501 Luxurious 96 Chrysler LHS Leather, full power. Black Cherry NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE REQUEST FOR OFFERS TO PURCHASE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that: 1. Rutland Charter ’ ownship proposes to sell by means Gt a sealed bidding process a certain parcel ol property owned by the Township tocoied on Heath Road (vacant property) con­ sisting of approximately 1.6 acres, being more specifically described as. RUTLAND TWP PARCEL SE 1/4 SEC 11-3-9 BEG AT A PT ON S LINE SEC 11. RUTLAND TWP PARCEL SE 1/4 SEC; TH N 291.70 FT TO SRAV OR RR 25 FT OFF CEN UNE OF TRACK, TH S 62 DEG 49* E 322.84 FT. S 144.21 FT S UNE OF SEC; TH W 287.19 FT TO FOB Commonly refer, ed to as Parcel Number 08-13-011-013-10. 2. Sealed offers in the form of a real estate purchase agree­ ment approved by the Township Board wil be received until 300 p m., on October 2.2000, at 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Ml 49058. at which time an offers will be publicly opened and read aloud. 3. The real estate purchase agreement form and a map of the property may be obtained at the Township Clerk's office. Mondays and Thursdays, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. 4. Offers may be held by the Township for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of the opening of said offers for the purpose of investigating the qualifications of the prospective purchasers including their ability to obtain financ­ ing, if any, prior to acceptance of the real estate purchase agreement by the Township. 5. The real estate purchase agreement in the form provided by the Township shal be signed by the party setting forth an offer to purchase the subject property from the Township and submit it pursuant to paragraph 4. set forth above. 6. Upon acceptance of said offer, the earnest money deposit provided for under the terms of the purchase agreement shall be deposited within three business days of said acceptance with the Township in the form of a cashier's check. 7. The dosing shall take place within forty-five days of the Township s acceptance of the real estate purchase agree­ ment. 8. The Township reserves the nght to reject any and all offers or waive any and all informalities in the submittal process. Rutland Charier Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charier Township by writing or calling Robm McKenna. Clerk. Rutland Charter Township Han. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Ml 49058, (616) 948-2194. A copy of this notice is on file in the office of the Clerk 7.75% fixed Rate for SECU Members for 60 Mo. WAC Bill Seif Used Cars EVERYTHING YOU EXPECT IN A NEW CAR EXCEPT THE PRICE. Utamay 8 Wedr>»Ui» 0 to S. Tumtey S M-37 IN HASTINGS - 616-945-2425 • fmiay 84, Satj^y 0 - Noon www.bill8eH.com Robin McKenna, Cleric Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49056 (616) 948-2194 �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 14. 2000 COURT NEWS: A Nashville man is scheduled to go to trial on a felony charge of mayhem for al­ legedly injuring the nose and lip of another Nashville man during a fight March 25. According to a Barry County Circuit Court document, mayhem is a charge that involves malicious intent to maim or dis­ figure. cut, slit or mutilate the nose or lip of the victim. If convicted at his Oct. 9 and 10 jury trial, James Reeder, 30, could go to prison for a maximum of 10 years or pay a $5,000 fine. Missed red light leaves three injured Three people were injured Friday when a Hastings man allegedly ran a red light at West State Street and Industrial Park Drive striking a truck broadside. According to the Hastings City Police Department, Clifford Andrew Clouse, 32, of Hastings was southbound on Industrial Park Drive at 3 p.m. when he allegedly went through the light and struck a vehicle driven east on State Street by Dorene R. Owen of Middleville. Police said her Ford Ranger pickup truck overturned and came to rest against a third vehicle, driven by Scott Caswell of Battle Creek who was not hurt. Owen was taken to Pennock Hospital where she was admitted and released on Saturday. Clouse was treated and released and his passenger, Natasha Sherwood, 11, of Hastings, was admitted and transferred to another facility. Clouse was issued a traffic citation as a result of the crash. All four people were wearing seatbelts and alcohol was not a factor in the cause of the crash. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) RECEPTIONIST/ PHONE OPERATOR- to $10hr+great benefits. Permanent Jobs. Training now. (517)-886-5445. TD.C BEAGLE PUPPIES FOR SALE: 2 females left. •' weeks old. $50 each. 616423-8458 PERMANENT APPRENTICISHIPS/ TRAINEES- Many differnet FOR SALE Riding lawn mower,$100. and 1930's teach­ er* oak desk, $80. needs work. Evenings, 616-758-4269 AIR EXPEDITE/EXPRESS DELIVERY- to$60Q/wk. Full benefits! AU local. Will train. (517X86-5445. TD.C. HOSPITAL JOBS- to $1430/ hr ♦ fall+benefits. Many types! Start trainh.q now. (517X86­ 5445. TJJ.G FACTORY- to $15/hr+ full. Excellent benefits! Permanent! Start training now. (517X865445.TD.C. SUBWAY OF HASTINGS needs help days and/or nights. Must be 18. No phone calls please DRIVER CAREER: WEST MICHIGAN C.D.L. Truck Driving School. "2-Week Pro­ gram •Day, Evening & Week­ end classes •Placement Assis­ tance ’Financing as low as $30/ mo. 888-550-4947 ___________ WINDOW INSTALLER: need hard working craftsman to earn $65-585 per replacement window. Must be experienced & supply your own metal brake, hand tools, truck. & insurance. Remodels only - no new con­ struction. Plenty of year around full-time work. Call 517-482­ 1705 & ask for Scott. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: This position is responsible for main­ taining communication with cli­ ent base through telephone con­ tacts, quality control, site visits, assisting in maintaining current business as well as developing new business through the sales process. Priority consideration will be given to applicants who meet the following requirements: 2yrs business experience in cus­ tomer service with some sales exposure, proven ability to iden­ tify problems/ provide solutions, strong written/ verbal communi­ cation skills, excellent organiza­ tional and time management skills. Competitive wage and benefit package. Computer ex­ perience required, some post sec­ ondary education recommended. Industrial knowledge a plus. Please send resume and wage requirements to: Ad 4114 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml. 49058.__________ LEGAL ASSISTANT: imme­ diate opening lor additional le­ gal staff in a busy non-smoking law practice. Must be sharp, neat, courteous, dependable, and good with the public. Experience in estate planning and legal termi­ nology helpful Send resume to Trump Law Offices. 501 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. NEW OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE at Southside Plaza in Hastings. 1300 to 5400 sq. ft available. $7.85 per sq. ft. triple net. Pandl Development. 945­ 5073. FREE: WOODEN PALLETS. While they last, can pick up at The Reminder. 1351 N. M-43. No phone calls please.________ GENERAL HOME INSPEC­ TION: NJULL #10-7094. Lyle Burch, 945-5741. FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW OR $0 DOWN! Gov’t 4 Bank Repos being sold now! Fi­ nancing available! Call for list­ ing*. 1-800-501-1777 exL 5225. FOR SALE: 2000 CHEVROLET 2500 EX­ TENDED CAB 4x4 TRUCK; LOADED, LOW MILEAGE. CALL & LEAVE MESSAGE AT 616-945-3057.___________ 1998 BLACK PONTIAC GRAND AM GT: 1 owner, in ex ccllen t cond it i on ms ide & ou t. Power seals & windows. Char­ coal colored interior. Factory installed sunroof - CD player. $11 JOO. Call 616-891-7874 for more information. CHEVY TRUCK 4 wheel drive, short bed, 1964. Has 5^00 miles on new transmis­ sion. Looks and runs good. $5,800. or best offer. Phone 616-945-4505. 1994 PLYMOUTH VOY­ AGER, 118K miles, i uns good, GUITAR/BASS LESSONS and minor instrument renair. For appL call 616-962-2131. ( <'i>nnnml\ \tiin i HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hr* Allied Mortgage Capital Corp 1-800- ATTENTION: Growing com­ pany needs help. Work from home, $500. month, P/T, $4,500. month, F/T. Full train­ ing. Free booklet 608-849­ 1395. www.gmoneytalksxom HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed. Call 1-800-440­ 1570 Ext#5085 24hrs. READERS: SINCE MANY ADS ARE FROM OUTSIDE THE LOCAL AREA, PLEASE KNOWWHATYOU ARE BUYING BEFORE SENDING MONEY. look* good. $5.200.00.616-948­ 9409 YARD SALE: PLUS SIZE REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer. 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604,____________________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed No application fee if you mention this ad. I-800-672-9604, CLOTHES, pressure canner. desk, wrought iron chairs, house­ hold items. 9/15 A 9/16. 8am6pm. Cherry Street in Freeport GARAGE SALE: Friday & Saturday from 9am-5pm. 903 E. State Rd., Hastings.______ GARAGE SALE: the 15th and 16th from 9-? at 507 W. State Rd. ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. l-?00672-9604.____________________ ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments leu than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. COUNTRY MEADOWS CALEDONIA -1997 28x72. 3 bedrooms. 2-1/2 stall.central air. deluxe everything! Comer lot. landscaped. $70,000.00. By owner. 616-891-8671 evenings; for a list of amazing amenities. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant. Call 945-9888. HOUSE PLANT CARE SPE­ CIALIST: 30 years experi­ ence. Call 945-9712 A ask for Mary______________________ HANDYMAN SERVICES. RESPONSIBLE: "LOW RATES" HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES’! CALL 616-948­ 4093. STUMP GRINDING Best rate around. Fully insured. Call 616-765-3450. In other court business: • Tami Sue Bosworth. 30. of Mulliken, accused of defrauding National City Bank out of $28,000 by writing a number of forged checks, is scheduled to be sentenced today in Barry County Circuit Court. Bosworth was scheduled to be sentenced last Thursday, but proceedings were ad­ journed when her attorney. Gordon Shane McNeill, said his client stands to gain a large sum of money through a personal in­ jury settlement which she claims she would use to pay restitution. Last week. Fisher ruled that Bosworth victimized many individuals when she committed the acts because the bank is a corporation owned by shareholders. frosccutor Dale Crowley pointed out that Bosworth's parents were also victims of the offenses. "When I first looked at this case, I thought it was unusual." said Crowley. "And looking at her criminal history with substantial frauds of this nature, it seems the recommendation for prison is appropri­ ate in this case, along with restitution." According to a court document. Bosworth originally was charged with four counts of uttering and publishing, each car­ rying a maximum possible penalty of 14 years in prison. Bosworth is accused of writing checks to herself for $2,8000 May 23 in Castleton Township, for $3,800 May 29 in Hastings, for $4,800 May 30 in Middleville, and a check for $5,800 June 3 in Hastings. • Daniel Taggart. 44. of Freeport, was sentenced to three to five years in prison on his conviction of violating probation by consuming alcohol. "It's clear there is not too much the court can do other than discharge him or send him to prison," said Crowley. According to defense attorney Bill Do­ herty, Taggart has been unable to stop drinking since spending 327 days in jail on the original offense of drunk driving. "But he has not drank and driven," said Doherty. "Had he not been on probation, it wouldn't have been a violation." Doherty called his client a "severe alco­ holic" and said "he has violated his proba­ tion because he hasn't been able to over­ come his alcoholism." According to Fisher. Taggart has 18 misdemeanor convictions spanning most of his adult life and most are alcohol related. "How do you think society is supposed to respond to that?" Fisher asked. "He hasn't had any criminal offenses in the last two years," said Doherty. "His family is at wits end about what to do about him destroying his life through alcoholism,” said Fisher. "So, should I just put him in jail for a few days and say 'sec ya later?" Fisher said Taggart's problems is a social problem "until some innocent person gets killed and a family is destroyed." Doherty twice protested Fisher's com­ ments, pointing out again that Taggart has not driven while drunk. "He hasn't done it yet," said Fisher. "Its time to try something else, Mr. Taggart, and hopefully you will make the changes you need to change your beiiavior. Every­ one is disappointed in your inability to control your alcoholism." • Richard Mexico, 29, of Nashville, was sentenced tn spend three years to 10 years in prison on his conviction of violating the probation he was serving on a previous re­ ceiving stolen property conviction. "I know you were originally charged with home invasion second degree, a 15­ year felony, and a fourth habitual and you pleaded guilty to third habitual, " said Fisher. "I don't think the sentencing guide­ lines would capture the background of Mr. Mexico." Fisher said the violation was his first be­ cause "he didn't do anything he was to do on probation." According to Fisher. Mexico absconded shortly after his release from jail on the original conviction, he was caught fleeing and eluding police and was charged in Cal­ houn County with home invasion. "In Tennessee, he was charged with as­ sault and theft, so I'm taking this into con­ sideration. along with the lengthy criminal history you have established for yourself," said Fisher. "Community supervision is simply out of the question." • Barbara Mann. 30. of Battle Creek, was sentenced to serve three to 14 years in prison on her conviction of violating the probation she was serving for uttering and publishing which occurred in 1994. She was also sentenced to serve three to seven years for violating probation on her 1995 conviction of forging a state payroll check. The sentences are to be served consecu­ tively. Fisher ruled. • Lance Fontaine Guy. 37. of Allegan, will have a pretrial hearing Sept. 21 to set a triFl on charges he committed great bod­ ily harm less than murder when he shot Ja­ son Marshall in the leg April 6 in Or­ angeville Township. If convicted, he could spend 10 years in prison. He is also charged with using a firearm in the commission of a felony, a two-year felony, and discharging a firearm causing injury or death, a two-year misdemeanor. POLICE BEAT: Dive team assists with body recovery KALAMO TOWNSHIP, EATON COUNTY - A 34-year-old Bellevue man drowned early Sunday in Lacey Lake after falling out of a canoe he shared with his wife, according to a report by the Eaton County Sheriffs Department Deputies arrived al the scene of the 4 a.m. accident to find a 35-year-old female who had been canoeing on the lake with her husband. She slated that the canoe had overturned on the lake and she was able to swim to shore. However, she could not locate her husband. 34-year-old Ronald Lynn Curtis. Divers from the Barry County Sheriffs Department, along with a Michigan State Police tracking dog trained in the detection of cadavers, were dispatched to assist Eaton County deputies. The tracking dog was able to pinpoint an area near where the canoe had overturned and divers were able to recover the victim in approximately 12 feet of water, about 55 feel from shore at 11:30 a.m. "Recovery efforts were hampered first by darkness, then by thunderstorms moving through the area." said spokespersor Teresa O'Dell. "It is unknown whether or not alcohol was a factoi in the drowning. Toxicology tests are cunently being done." Lightning causes fire damage to home BARRY TOWNSHIP - A Brittanywood Drive couple escaped injury early Sunday when a bolt of lightning started a Tire that gutted the attic and second floor of their home, according to homeowner Sue Vliet. "It apparently simmered for a while but we don't know how long," she said. "We don't know exactly when the lightning hit. We never did really smell smoke. We were going up and down the stairs trying to figure out why the smoke alarm was going off." Vliet said the lightning bolt apparently struck the electrical box. which in turn ignited the attic then simmered for some time before the smoke detector activated. Hickory Comers Fire Department, assisted by Fine Lake and Barry-PrairievilleHope worked to put out the blaze. Vliet and her husband. Ronald, will be able to salvage the insured home, but work to restore the structure will take six to eight months, she said. One of the couple's four cats suffered bums during the fire and is currently being treated at an animal hospital, Vliet said. Refuse company worker hurt on the job CARLTON TOWNSHIP - A 33-year-old East LeRoy man working for trash hauler on Willitts Road early Wednesday was hurt when he stepped from the truck and was struck by the driver’s side mirror on the the side of an oncoming car. according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Trooper Phil Vannette said Brian Dillard was attempting to cross the road and apparently did not see the Chevy Blazer approaching. "If he had stepped in front of the Blazer. Dillard, who works for Waste Management, is listed in stable condition at Pennock Hospital with internal injuries, broken ribs and an injured arm. The accident remains under investigation. Prairieville police seeking Intruder PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A man who removed the screen in a locked, rear door of Prairieville Grocery Monday night and then entered the building is being sought by the Prairieville Police Department. Officer Mark Doster said the clerk beard tbe door as it bumped a nearby fan. went to investigate and confronted the intruder. "He stated he wanted to use the facilities," said Doster. "She screamed at him to leave and he ran out the back door and she ran out the front door." Doster said the store was open to the public at the time of the incident, between 8 and 8:12 p.m., and that he questions the man's motives. "It doesn't make sense," Doster said. The man is described as about 17 to 18 years old, white, 5-fect to 5-feet, seven­ inches tall, 155 to 165 pounds with curly brown, medium length hair. He had no facial hair and was wearing blue jean shorts and a light or white tee-shirt Doster said the Michigan State Police is investigating a residential break-in that occurred Tuesday night on Delton Road but does not know whether the two incidents are related. Man in county Jail on stalking charge RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A Hastings man is being held on $30,000 cash bond in the Barry County Jail awaiting an Oct 3 pretrial hearing on a misdemeanor charge of stalking. According to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Arthur Yack. 39, is accused of telling another Hastings man that he would "take him out," so he and the man's wife could "be together." He is also accused of writing the couple a number of letters and making a number of telephone calls during which he allegedly once said that the male victim "needs to be murdered." In another call. Yack allegedly told the woman to find a way to make her husband let him move back into their house or he would take her life. The couple told police they are very.afraid of Yack and what might happen if he is released from jail, according to the police report. "Because of my fear and stupidity, we are now in worse fear of him than we were 2 1/2 years ago." the woman told police in a written statement. "Until he is back in prison, my life is in danger and (I'm) in fear of him every moment." Child hurt in fall from moving car CARLTON TOWNSHIP - A two-year-old Hastings girl was treated at Pennock Hospital in Hastings Aug. 30 after falling from a moving car, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Deputies said Tori Christine Harding apparently released herself from her child restraint seat and opened the rear door of cat and fell out. The car was being driven at about 20 mph on Gaskill Road near Barber Road by Dawn Virginia-Annina Harding when the accident happened, according to deputies. Tori Harding was treated for minor injuries and released, and no citations were issued. City gains possession of house HASTINGS - The Hastings City Council Monday night agreed to a settlement order from Barry County Circuit Court that will enable the city to gain possession of a house at 236 W. Marshall St., which was the site of suspected drug activity. Shari and Bryan Carpenter had been living at the house and had been arrested in connection with charges of selling drugs there last April. The city has gained possession under provisions of the state's drug forfeiture law. City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the city is likely to the put the house up for sealed bid or public auction. Police arrest man for wielding long gun BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - A 21-year-old Rockford man was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm while intoxicated and with assault and battery after allegedly fighting with another man at about 5 p.m. Sept 11. The man. who has not been arraigned, told police he began fighting with another man near the Dowling Comer Store because he had allegedly stolen something from the subject's girlfriend. The man allegedly wielded a long gun loaded with buckshot during the altercation and as he fled the scene, he allegedly told the victim "this is a death match." and "this is not over." A Michigan State Police tracking dog was used in a search for the suspect, who was found crawling on his hands and knees southwest of the store. He told authorities he threw the gun into a swamp. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 14. 2000 - Page 17 CENTER, continued from page 1 Barry County Friend of the Court will move next year from its current location in the County Annex, near the Courthouse, across the street to the former Hastings City Hall. FRIEND OF COURT, continued from pg. 1 site. Friend of the Court would need the entire first floor of the Courts & Law Building if that site was chosen, she said, leaving no room fo* expansion. "If someday we want to do the clerk's registry, there would be no room in the Courts & Law." James said. "I think it’s a move that’s been long overdue," Commissioner Robert Wenger said. The former City Hall site is "more user­ friendly," Wenger said, because of the adjoining parking lot. "At the Courts & Law you've got to fish for a place to park. There's not (enough) parking there." County Board Chairman Jim Bailey and Commissioner Jeff MacKenzic voted against the City Hall location because county judges had indicated a preference for Friend of the Court to occupy space in the Courts & Law Building. (Commissioner Rod Goebel was absent). However, Friend of the Court Director Mike Keeler noted that the Judicial Council, of which the judges are members, has gone on record to support whatever decision the County Board makes on a new site. County judges "realize there are a lot of issues at slake," Keeler said. "They understand you folks are the decision makers here and you have a lot of things to evaluate... they would accept whatever decision you make..." Because the judges' preference is the Courts & Law Building, Bailey said he believes that to be the best site for security reasons because "it could be a hot spot." A separate security officer probably would eventually be needed at the City Hall site, he said, but the state probably would pay for two-thirds of that cost as well. He also said the probation department needs more security. Friend of the Court currently does not have a security officer in the Annex, James said. "The (City Hall) building will be designed in the inside to meet security issues. There will be a reimbursement of two-thirds for a security officer if deemed necessary," she confirmed. Bailey also noted that offices, such as Cooperative Extension and Substance Abuse Services, currently occupying the first floor of the Courts & Law have "nothing to do with the court system." MacKenzic and Bailey made reference to the health department needing a new facility in the near future, and MacKenzie suggested that perhaps Substance Abuse could be housed in temporary quarters until the new health building was constructed. "I'm not opposed to moving them (Friend of the Court) to the City Hall if that's what the majority wants to do," he said. "I think it's a better location than where they are at now... From what I've heard financially, it's a wash either way* you go. "...We are talking about merging our Substance Abuse in the long term with Eaton County's. Our health department is already merged with Eaton County. The Eaton County Board has moved their Substance Abuse into their health de­ partment building in Charlotte. It would only make sense for ur to consolidate those two operations appropriately to public health in one facility," MacKenzie said. "I also think we could pul a community room in the (health) building if we needed one..." Concerning the management benefit. MacKenzic said, county judges would like to have their court functions in one building so that they could consolidate down the road. MacKenzie said there is room for ex­ pansion in the Courts & Law basement and by converting its community room into another use. He said another community room could always be added to the future health department building. Wenger said he didn't think Friend of the Court had to be under the same roof as the courts because the department could still be "electronically connected "I think what we've got to look at is service to the people who arc going to use it, as well as the people who have to work there. Let's keep it user-friendly," Wenger said in support of the former City Hall building. "I agree with Bob," Commissioner Emmet Herrington said. Landmark Design Group, a Grand Rapids architectural firm, was hired by the county to study the best placement for Friend of the Court. A representative of the firm said the best use of City Hall is to house one department. Security concerns would be an issue if two or three departments occupied the structure, the spokesperson said. Additional main corridors, "dividing the building up," would have to be added because the handicapped accessible entrance will be on the west side of the building. "We look at the cost of disruption of moving two or three departments out of the Courts & Law and putting them into another building and adapting that building to their needs. Friend of the Court would need building modifications in the Courts & Law as well," the Landmark spokesperson said. Discussing Friend of the Court's needs, Keeler told the board that "Wc don't have the adequate office space," noting that some of his staff members' offices are upstairs and no handicapped accessibility is available to those rooms. "We use the conference room upstairs for orientation... Someone with a handicap cannot get up there. We've had to waive people's requirement for orientation because they can't get upstairs." he said. "There is virtually no security in that building... We do have our panic buttons and I thank you so much for making the efforts to do that," Keeler said. "There's just a lot of problems with the building. It's old, outdated and it just doesn't fit our needs. We’ve expanded our staff — no less than double since we first moved into that building... I hope you folks will move us somewhere quickly," Keeler said. "The caseload increases slightly each year. It isn't the caseload that is killing us; it's the expansion of our responsibilities in providing the conciliation and enforcing the medical. It’s not the mere numbers, it's the responsibilities and other duties that we have these days," he said. "These are things that have been put forth by the federal government, which dwindles down to the state and the state requires that wc do it.” Friend of the Court collects and records all child support payments in the county; enforces all custody, parenting time and support orders entered by the Family Court; investigates and makes recommen­ dations to the court on custody, parenting time and child support; provides mediation as an alternative for settling custody and parenting time disputes; and handles other duties. NEWS of Your Local Area Can Be Read Each Week in The BANNER. Call us at 945*9554 to Subscribe. to receive more than 1,5(X) votes to win the election, he said, because "we always have about 1.500 'no' votes for everything that could go on in the community." Some voters may also have been deterred by long liiies at the polls, lack of parking and rainy weather, he said. Some district residents said after the elec­ tion that they went to Hastings Middle School and then decided not to vote because of a lack of parking and long lines. While voters could cast their ballots at Hastings Middle School or Pleasantview Elementary, the vast majority voted at the middle school. Middle school voting took place in the new all-purpose room, and at 6 p.m. Monday evening the room was filled to overflowing. Atkinson said that in previ­ ous years millage elections have been held in the middle school gymnasium, which is larger than the all-purpose room, and Monday's election might have benefited from being held in the gym. It might also be helpful in the future, if possible, to have more than one polling location open in Hastings, he said. Others said they voted no because they could not afford to pay the additional prop­ erty taxes or said they always vote no whenever they are asked to approve a tax increase. The millage would have cost school dis­ trict residents $ 1.96 for each $ 1.000 of tax­ able valuation the first year and an average annual tax of S1.85 per each $ 1.000 of tax­ able valuation. Those owning a $100,000 home, for example, would have paid an ad­ ditional $98 a year in taxes. Atkinson said that the tax increase might have been balanced out by a potential in­ crease in property values that could have resulted from having a community center in the area. "It would have raised the value of everyone's property in the whole area, and it sure raises the quality of life in the area" and also helps attract individuals and businesses to the area, he said. Hastings School Superintendent Carl Schocssel said that proponents of the community center arc "all taxpayers too." and in relation to concerns over overall high taxation, "wc understand what that's all about." Passing local millages is "always going to be difficult." Schocssel said, even if tax reform is undertaken on a state or federal level, such as the reduction of property taxes through Proposal A in Michigan. Some 'no' voters said they thought that since the whole county would have been el­ igible to use the facility, the whole county should have been asked to pay for it. Voters casting ballots at Pleasantview Elementary were overwhelmingly against the proposal, with 43 voting ’yes' and 231 voting 'no.' Schocssel said that because the elementary school is located in southern Barry County, the vole at Pleasantview may indicate that "those farthest away from Hastings didn't want it (the community center) because they wouldn't use it." Atkinson said that according to the na­ tional YMCA, typically the majority of users of a YMCA facility live within a 10­ mile radius of the Y center. Thus, he said, in an all-county vote those living in the farthest corners of the county may have voted the proposal down. However, he said, the proposal was not just for a Y center, but for a facility that could be used by ev­ eryone from preschoolers to senior citizens, so would have appealed to a broader range of county residents. He said community center proponents chose to hold the vote through the school district because some county officials were opposed to the proposal. According to Tammy Pennington of the Barry County Commission on Aging (which partnered in the project with the Hastings School District and the Barry YMCA), prior to the election, "we heard so many positive comments that we really felt it wat a project the community did support.” However, she said, "now, after the fact," some are saying they "didn't like certain pieces of the project and voted no" as a result. "It’s unfortunate the whole project was dumped because (there were) some things some people didn't agree with." Some of those things included the depth of the swimming pool, the size of one of the rooms, and the location of the facility, she said. The details of the project were "not set in stone" and could have been changed, she said. "I tend to think that something is better than nothing," she said. "It couldn't be a perfect project for everyone, but I think we really worked hard to make it the best project for everyone." YMCA Director Dave Storms said that "wc thought that the voters and con­ stituents had told us what they'd like to see in a building, but obviously through the outcome of the vote the project was either not what they wanted or was too expen­ sive." He encouraged people to call the YMCA and say whether the project was "too large, not what they wanted, or if they couldn't afford it." "Once wc get a handle on that, we will know how the project should progress," Storms said. He said it would be difficult to decide what should be cut out to make the project less expensive, since the community center was a joint venture that would provide fa­ cilities for the school district, seniors, fam­ ilies, teens, and even preschoolers. There were some complaints that membership fees would still be required even after district residents paid their mil­ lage contribution. Storms said many pro­ grams would not have required having a membership, including the teen center, some Y programs, and many senior citizen activities. Also, Storms said, those not using the facility would still be financing a project that would benefit school children through student use of the pools, teen center, etc. All the partners in the project said they were very disappointed in tbe outcome of the millage. "It was an eminently winnable election." Atkinson said, "but we didn't get the victory." Community center proponents will be meeting soon, Schocssel said, "to try and figure out where to go from here — if it’s worth coming back again (to the voters) or if everybody should go their separate ways." "I think we’ve got to try again," Atkinson said. TH keep trying until we get something for the teens, families and seniors of this community, because it's just loo great a need." GREENS, from page 2 countries that produce goods by using slave labor and polluting factories. When asked by Eileen Oehler, herself a candidate for the Barry County Board of Commissioners, if he supported proportional representation, he answered in the affirmative. He said a system that allows a voice for the losing side of elections instead of winner take all would "encourage more active participation (in the democratic process) and allow more diversity." In answer to another question, about the U.S. role in international affairs, Abel said. There is no reason for a country to attack us, except for our imperialism... "The Gulf War was all about oil. I think we don't need to run our autos on gas and oil," he added, advancing the idea that Americans could develop technology that runs cars instead on wind, water and solar energy. He agreed there would be costs asso­ ciated with such moves, but "If you in­ clude the health care costs of petroleum, it’s not so expensive to go to alternative energy sources." Abel contended, "We're loo much into doing what's good for corporations, not what's good for people. We have the technology to make it clean. We need to wage a war against harming our environment." The candidate agreed that he doesn't have a great chance to win this year's U.S. Senate election, but independents have served before in Congress, including Congressman Bernie Sanders of Vermont. "The two major parties are getting more similar because of how campaign financing has perverted our system." he said. "And the media is not what is was 10 years ago. It's owned by large corporations." But he still has some optimism, predicting that Michigan will have a campaign finance reform proposal on the statewide ballot in 2002, calling for public financing of all slate and national elections. He also is optimistic about the future of the Green Party. "I think the Greens arc a coming force in the United States." he said. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call ...945-9554 SpadM rapiacM FLUSHIHO W«w J on U S Olympe tanrvs team - Vnw i>i<u a n AurtMton O>«" y«n. —M coverage available online Visitors to the Hastings Banner online newspaper can now receive extensive, up-to-the-minute Olympics 2000 coverage and headlines. Readers can choose from a number of links providing information on the event schedule, the U.S. team roster, the athletes, a list of medal events and more. Visitors can also use a convenient pull-down menu to learn about the rules and regulations for each event. Simply log on to www.jadnews.com and click on the Worldwide Aquatics icon in the upper, left hand comer. IT’S NOT TOO LATE! We have late starting classes! Specializing in.,. • Liberal Arts • General Education • Transfer Classes • Computer Classes • Business Classes KCC... GETTING YOU THERE! Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center 2950 W. M-179 Hwy. Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 948-9500 �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 14. 2000 POLICE BEAT Store clerk accused of embezzling BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP ■ A former employee of Granny's General Store has been arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $20,000 by stealing lottery tickets, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Shire Wilkins is charged with one felony count of embezzlement over $20,000 and if convicted, could be sentenced to a maximum of I0 years in prison or pay a fine of $15,000 or three times the amount embezzled. Wilkins is free on $5,000 personal recognizance bond awaiting a Sept. 20 preliminary examination. Burglary investigated by troopers BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - A South Broadway Road resident returned home at about 1:15 p.m. Sept. 6 to discover that someone had broken into her home and stolen a number of items, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan Slate Police. Troopers said sometime between 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.. someone forced open the side entrance to the garage, then removed a screen to a breezeway window and forced the window open to enter the home. Missing are a videocassette recorder, a satellite transceiver, cash and some checks. Police believe two males are involved in the burglary and the incident remains under investigation. Cash, jewelry missing from area home WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - More than $500 cash, two television sets, a V.C.R. and two jewelry boxes filled with diamonds and gold were taken during the break-in of a home in the 9000 block of Barnum Road Sept. 7. Troopers were called to the scene at about 3:15 p.m. to investigate the crime, which involved forced entry to the home. The incident remains under investigation. County Road Commission set resurfacing record last year by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A record 110.6 miles of roads were resur­ faced in Barry County last year. County Road Commission Engineer-Manager Brad Lamberg has reported. That accomplishment was possible be­ cause townships contributed $1.2 million to the cost, the County Board of Commis­ sioners pitched in $216,000 and the Road Commission gave $160,000, Lamberg told the County Board in August when he pre­ sented the 1999 annual report. About 85 miles of resurfacing projects are expected to be accomplished this year, he said, calling that achievement "still a real good year." Financially, the Road Commission is "doing well." Lamberg said. "The gas tax that was passed is still helping out a lot. Probably we’ll see in the future rc>ad con­ struction gradually dwindling down even though the townships continue to help us tremendously. Our money buys less and less each year," which Lamberg said "is typical of what’s happened through the his­ tory of road commissions." "Partnering with our townships as well as other government entities will continue to be an extremely important part of the daily life at the Barry County Road Com­ DRIVING EXCITEMENT AT DREISBACH! mission,” Lamberg said in his report. "Township needs for road funding should be addressed on a statewide basis in the fu­ ture. Townships have become essential to our roads due to the insufficient funding the Road Commission directly receives. With­ out our partners, the future of our roads is uncertain." Orangeville and Prairieville townships contributed the most to roads in 1999. Both townships have special road millages* "Orangeville has been the most progres­ sive township towards advancing gravel roads to blacktop roads," Lamberg said." Fifty-seven percent of the Rose 2om mission's 1999 revenue was from the Michigan Transportation Fund, which is comprised of state gasoline taxes and vehi­ cle registration fees. That revenue amounted to about $4.25 million for Barry last year. Federal aid funds of about $1.5 million were received for specific road projects such as North Broadway and Kellogg School Road last year. 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EXCELLENT C0N0(TK)N I Ji 6,995 R ‘12,995 2000 USED PONTIAC GRAND AM 97 CHEVY CONVERSION VAN 2000 BUICK CENTURY RAI S3. 32000 KfS WILY LOWED. IM NEW REDUCED V-6 SPLIT BENCH ■ .16,995 BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY. CO. AUTOMATIC. AR. 2 DOOR OR 4 DOOR YOUR CHOICE „„‘14,995 99 GMC SUBURBAN 4X4 95 FORD EXPLORER XLT 92 OLDS 98 EUTE 4X4. LOW LOW MIES. LIKE NEW M A OUT WHn: RED LEATHER. MOO V-6. EXCELLENT CARE I ‘13,995 | J6,995 <AimJMnC. AIR LIKE $ji oai Expenditures included $2.26 million for primary heavy maintenance. $1.87 million for local road maintenance, $859,387 for primary road maintenance. $720,565 for local road heavy maintenance, $747,391 foe winter maintenance, $382,778 for debt ser­ vice, $266,151 for administration, $189,847 for capital outlay and $63,629 for equipment expense. The county was responsible for main­ taining 1,064 miles of roads last year. Of those miles, 561 are paved roads and 503 are gravel. "In 1999, the biggest issues among the citizens of Barry County remained paving and maintenance of gravel roads, dust con­ trol on gravel roads and brush control," Lamberg said. "Addressing the issues most important to the citizens of Barry County continued to be a goal of the Barry County Road Com­ mission. However, these goals could not have been addressed without the help of our 16 townships. The Road Commission cost shared with the townships by funding a minimum of 40 percent of the total cost of turning a gravel road into a paved road. "Our townships need to be thanked for their efforts in attempting to control the dust, while the Road Commission contin­ ued brush spraying and is getting some control over roadside brush," he said. Lamberg said roadside mowing is first completed on al) paved roads. The second mowing is along gravel roads and the third is the paved roads again. Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie questioned whether enough money is being spent on roadside mowing. Lamberg said the Road Commission can't afford to mow more often even though some people expect the roadsides to look like well-maintained lawns. Commissioner Rod Goebel said he would rather see money spent for spraying used for mowing. LEATHER. HEATED SEATS. CO. BLACK A PEWTER. DUAL A/C A HEAT. NEW OVER $41,000 I .‘26,995 get all the information we need." County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said. No ocher comments were made. CPA Karl L. Drake of Horton wrote the Southwest Sewer & Water Authority Board a letter stating that since the sewer sys­ tem's inception in 1993, $1,762,300 of debt retirement funds have been used for operations and fixed asset purchases. The Banner reported last week that the Sewer and Water Authority is considering another rate hike, partially because of the recent audit. The article staled that Delton resident Jim Alden questioned whether the Authority acted legally when it spent debt retirement funds for other purposes. "Alden said the original bonding contract with Barry County states that no funds should be taken out of the debt retirement account until the bonds are paid in full," the Banner article said. Lloyd Goyings, president of the Author­ ity, told Alden in a letter dial the Authori­ ty's position is that it's all right to spend excess debt retirement money each year af­ ter the annual payment is taken care of Goyings has said the Sewer Authority has made its bond payments each year. In other business, the boo’d: • Approved rezoning Delton property on M-43, between the post office and Baptist Church, from a rural and residential conve­ nience commercial district (C-2) to a gen­ eral commercial district (C-l). The property is owned by David and Lois McIntyre of Hastings who want to take advantage of the business climate of the ai ra, according to minutes of the County Planning Commis­ sion, which approved the change before forwarding it to the County Board. McIn­ tyre told the Planning Commission that Hastings City Bank is interested in pur­ chasing the property. No one spoke for or against die zoning change at the June public hearing held by the Planning Commission. However, San­ dra Barker, a member of the Delton Busi­ ness Association and Delton Kellogg Board of Education member, asked the Planning Commission to table the decision. Delton is leaning toward designing an economic development plan for the area, the Planning Commission was told. VISIT US on the HET with up to the moment information on I news items Log on at Jadnews.com � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-09-21.pdf 42f5caa68053c773fc239eb6dafa785a PDF Text Text Devoted, to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER VOLUME 147, NO. 38 News Briefs THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2000 Schools may OK random locker searches policy by Mary Mcdonough Staff Writer Hastings school officials won't just "come in one morning and search every­ body’s locker," despite a policy proposed to the Hastings Board of Education Mon­ M MUh* *fa Oder win costine this 23 aad 24. with a Cbbmv Stem, Gm nd AMochtioa. ®®d b MM'cWb Mtttbcn ®bo. :W dcMOMtn• * actor parade, crafta aad fa* days. Mid MkMaaa -AV aad ite A Troato *AV data<M i>*e actedab fa* day. M • Jtoee Beat. Barnyard AaTracler M. with weight ■ of 2,700 »*., 3400 ita., fc,34te*a.aad<400*a, i sahur activities at Bowes* inctade the ocuel cider ag, nifl Users, fare* drawn a rides, music aad food. EnterMt will ba provided by the I CSdir Time* Festivals" arc lay and Sunday aad win cootfll tbe weekend before Hal- reap as rut nad Blacksmith HammeriK Nth Riser Trapper, living history aacaaapaneat. For more information. •0 703-7330. (Additional) News Briefs (appear on page 2) PRICE W day night. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said the new policy, which would permit random locker searches, was presented because the state Department of Education issued a model policy on locker searches to Michigan schools and asked that the schools adopt a similar policy by Oct. 27. The new policy is based on a change in the stale school code, Schoessel said. Previously, he said, the code required school officials to have reasonable cause for searching lockers, such as a receiving a tip that a student was keeping illegal contraband. "Now. they're saying suspiciouless searches" are allowed, Schoessel said. Schoessel speculated that the state board's new policy is "a reaction to a lot of the school violence that's happened, such as Columbine. I think the idea is that they're trying to keep schools safer." Schoessel said the Hastings School System has previously had a policy that permits locker searches, which reads "the administration has the legal right to inspect lockers, without notification, whenever it is deemed necessary." But such searches have been infre­ quent and initiated after suspicion arose that items such as drugs were being kept in the locker, he said. Searches of lock­ ers have also been conducted during drug-sniffing searches of the schools by trained dogs, which have taken place pe­ riodically over the past two years. Schoessel said administrators usually try to have students present any lime their lockers are searched. No locker searches initiated during the dog searches have turned up drugs or illegal contraband. The new policy states that "random searches of school lockers and their con­ tents have a positive impact on deterring violations of school rules and regula­ tions, ensure proper maintenance of school property, and provide greater safety and security for students and per­ sonnel. Accordingly, the board authorizes the school principal, or his/her designee, to search lockers and locket contents at ,any time, without notice, and without parental/guardianship or student con­ sent." The policy also says that "in the course of a locker search, the school principal, or his/her designee, shall re­ spect the privacy rights of the students regarding any items discovered that are not illegal or against school policy and rules." t f While tie poli:y eftdege allows rdministrators to go into q'locker whenever they choose, Schoessel said, "w£re not going to do that. We've always tried to respect our students' rights to privacy un­ less they were outweighed by safety is­ sues." The new policy reads that during locker searches, administrators "may seize any illegal or unauthorized items, items in '.iolation of school policy or rules, or any other items reasonably de­ termined by the school principal to be a potential threat to the safety or security of others. Such items include, but are not limited to, firearms, explosives, danger­ ous weapons, flammable material, ille­ gally controlled substances or controlled substance analogues or other intoxicants, contraband, poisons and stolen property." Confiscated items will be turned over to police, and the district will notify the parents of the student, according to the policy. Schoessel said school lockers have See SCHOOLS, continued page 2 HHS Homecoming Court selected Ten Hastings Hig.t seniors will serve on this year's homecoming court, inducing (front, from left) Josh Moore, Kalley Lyons, Sean Tefft, Kristen Wiktem, Katie Noteboom, (middle, from left) Amanda Hoke, Samantha Oakland, Rick Wank, (top, from left) Adam Schantz and Leland Jennings. Homecoming week has Included a number of special activities that culminate tomorrow (Friday) In a Homecoming parade, football game against Forest Hills Central, and half-time crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen. Hastings native victim of Missouri murder by Shelly Suber Staff Writer A 22-year-old Warrensburg. Mo . man has been arrested and charged with the murder of 19-year-old Hastings native Rebecca "Becky" Perkins, according to Sewer accounting woes could affect county by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor If accounting procedures are not corrected for handling Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority's debt retire­ ment funds, financing future projects in the county will be in jeopardy. That's the word from the Michigan De­ partment of Treasury's Local Audit and Fi­ nance Division. A recent audit has indicated that more than $1.76 million of debt retirement fund money for the Delton-based sewer and water system has been used for other system purposes, which is against state law as quoted by a Treasury Department official. The Sewer and Water Authority has spent excess debt funds for operations and fixed asset purchases, but has made its bond payments in a timely fashion Authority President Lloyd Goyings has said that the authority's financial advisors suggested using excess debt funds for other system expenses. However, "both construction fund and debt retirement fund moneys are restricted funds and cannot be diverted, even temporarily, for purposes other than bonded project construction and retirement of the debt issue respectively," said Linda Rairigh, manager of the state Treasury Department’s Local Audit and Finance Division, in a letter this month to County Treasurer Susan V andeCar. County government is involved because it guaranteed the bond sale to finance the Delton area sewer and water project. Though the Sewer and Water Authority is an autonomous unit with its own accounting mechanism and accounts. County Administrator Michael Brown said he has been informed by the stale Treasury Department that the county has some responsibility to insure that the authority's accounting is proper until the bonds arc paid off. "Thai's what well be looking into at this point...," Brown said in a Tuesday af­ ternoon interview. "We don't have direct control over it, but we’re to a great degree responsible. It makes it very difficult. "Under the (bond) agreement, we can require that this (debt retirement fund problem) be corrected, and we will require that this be corrected," Brown said. The county "wants to make sure that this does not occur again." Before Brown received a copy of the See SEWER, continued page 2 Orange season aproaching Chase Huisman and Garrett and Jon Hubbell can't wait until "Pumpkin World" opens at S & S Farm Market Oct. 1 on M-37 between Middleville and Hastings. New this year are games pumpkin golf, gourd ring toss and even a "Pumpkinosaurus." Pumpkin World essentially will run through entire month of October. Det. Tom Carey of the Warrensburg Po­ lice Department. Carey said Kristopher Hayes is being held on $1 million bond in the Johnson County Jail, accused of killing Perkins sometime late Friday. Sept 8. by run­ ning over her head with a vehicle in a city park. "She had a boyfriend and be bad a girt­ friend and this was apparently a little onthe-side activity." said Cany, who noted Perkins apparently had met Hayes earlier that evening at the convenience ston where he worked. According to sources, the pair "ran with the same crowd." and Hayes al­ legedly was a friend of Perk'ns' boyfriend. Carey said Perkin* and Haye* wen captured on a video camera inside the "Breaktime* ston purchasing alcohol. Hayes ntumed alone about two hours later with a soiled shirt. Cany said. "Her boyfriend reported her missing a couple of days later," said Cany. "On Wednesday, her car was found in a lot in town." Witnesses told police the vehicle was emittng an odd odor and officers recog­ nized the smell as that of a decomposing human body. Cany said. "A search warrant was obtained and the victim was found in the trunk of her own car," Cany said. After an extensive investigation con­ ducted by the Rural Missouri Major Case Squad, which consists of mon than 40 investigators from seven counties. Hayes was developed as the main suspect "On Friday night (Sept. 15). the judge issued a warrant for his antsl and four hours later, he was located in South Haven, Mississippi, at 3 am.." said Cany. "So. it worked very quickly." Cany said the Johnson County Sheriff, along with other officen flew to Missis­ sippi to extradite Hayes back to War­ rensburg Monday (Sept. 18) when he was arraigned on one count of second degree murder. Carey declined to comment on See MURDER, continued page 14 �Page 2 - WWMUKdl ftt September 21. 200G /Kote... Inews BRIEFS Trail Association says 'Take a hike* The Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail Association in­ vite! the public to "hoof it" with the group Saturday. Sept. 23. The trek is an off-road look at pro­ posed trail in Battle Creek. A car pool will be formed at the Prairieville Inn in Delton at 8 a.m. to drive to Ott Preserve where the three-mile walk will include Kimball Pines, Riverside Park and the Bridge Park. Ute North Country Trail continues to be developed in the area and is currently connecting with the trail in the southern and northern counties of Hillsdale and Kent Memory Lane open house set Thomapple Manor (the Barry County Medical Care Facility) in Hastings will have an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, to celebrate the completion of its Memory Lane Walkway. The walkway is a barrier-free out­ door area with flower and vegetable gardens, a gazebo, fish ponds and picn<c tables accessible to all resi­ dents. Memory Lane Walkway was built with donations from the community, primarily from the sale of memorial bricks now on permanent display around the perimeter of the special outdoor area. Nationally known avtipts to perform Nationally known recording artists McGuire and Terry Talbot will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, . Sept. 29 at the Hastings First Presby­ terian Church. * . McGuire first found fame as lead singer of the New Christy Minstrels. He wrote and sang lead on the group's big hit "Green Green." In 1965, as a soloist, he recorded the classic anti-war anthem "Eve of De­ struction." Talbot became known as a guitar player in the mid-1960s, backing up Glen Campbell, Chad Mitchell and Sonny and Cher. He was as the lead singer of the country rock band Ma­ son Proffit. Their main hit single was "Two Hangmen." Tickets are $5 each plus an offer­ ing that evening. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Love Inc. of Barry County, 305 S. Michigan, Hastings during weekdays from 10 un. to 2 p.m. Hazardous waste collection day set Area residents are urged to take household items that could pollute landfills and soil and water to the County Road Commission garage in Hastings for proper disposal in the County Household Hazardous Waste Collection from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat­ urday, Sept. 23. More than 40 items will be ac­ cepted at the site, materials that should not be tossed in the garbage or thrown down the drain. A list of acceptable material for disposal includes bug sprays, floor care products, furniture polishes, metal polish with solvent, expired medicine, nail polish, automatic transmission fluid, auto batteries or battery acid, brake fluid, car wax with solvent, diesel fuel, fuel oil, gasoline, kerosene, metal polish with solvent, motor oil, other oils, florescent light bulbs, paint brush cleaner with solvent, cutting oil, solvent-based glue, oil-based paint, automobile paint, paint thinner, paint stripper, primer, turpentine, varnish, wood preservative, artists' paints and other mediums, dry clean­ ing solvents, Fiberglass epoxy, gun cleaning solvents, lighter fluid, household batteries, moth balls, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and rat poison. Not acceptable are unknown or un­ labeled wastes, commercially gen­ erated wastes, smoke detectors, ra­ dioactive material, explosives or shock-sensitive materials. Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Soci­ ety will meet at 7:30 tonight (Thursday. Sept. 21) at the Otto Turkey Farm, 7640 West State Road. Middleville. The program will be presented by Tom and Jen Otto. Included will be a tour of the turkey farm, a brief his­ tory and an overview of the business of raising and processing turkeys for market. All Historical Society meetings, programs and events are open to the public. Baby-sitter class slated for Oct. 7 A Young baby-sitters' class will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 7, in the Conference Center of Pennock Hospital. The course is geared to students in the sixth grade or older, who can learn the responsibilities associated with baby-sitting. Topics will include basic child care, fire safety, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. Certificates of achievement are awarded to those who successfully complete the course. There is a charge of $10 for the program. To register, call 948-3125. Business success workshops slated The Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Kellogg Community College, is planning a three-pan "Business Suc­ cess* workshop series starting early next month. Chamber members and non-members are being invited to attend any or all three workshops. Each session is $10 for members and $12 for non­ members. "E-Commerce." the first workshop in the series, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. Oct. 2, at KCCs Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings, is intended . so hoip^teople move their businesses ——into djt, next millennium with on^^ine seflrng. . "Finders Should be Keepers - A Presentation on Customer Service" is the title of the second workshop Nov. 6. Keith Roe, who has spent more than 40 years in sales, market­ ing. management and training in Eu­ rope and the USA, will be the pre­ senter. "Stress Management* is the topic of the third session, set for Dec. 4. The session will include the defini­ tion of stress, identifying personal/organizalional stressors, intro­ duction and practice of several stress management techniques and devel­ opment of a personal action plan. Joan Ezinga, RN, is the instructor. For more information or to register for the classes, call the chamber at 945-2454. CROP Walk set Sunday In Delton The Delton Community CROP Walk will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sep?. 24, (rain or shine) at Faith United Methodist Church, located on the comer of M-43 and Bush Street in Delton. Delton's goal is to raise $12,500 to help people in need locally and around the world. A CROP rockathon will be held at rhe same time in the church's fel­ lowship hall for those who prefer to raise funds for CROP by rocking in rocking chairs rather than walking. Walkers and rockers may register as early as 1:15 p.m. and an opening ceremony starts at 1:45. Music during registration and the opening program features Sixty-six Bcoks. a new Christian band of area musicians, and songs by Mary Tay­ lor and Terri Pennepacker, the Taylored Pennies. Prizes will be awarded to the top walkers and those who raise $100 or more will be given special recogni­ tion and a new commemorative CROP pin. All CROP participants are invited to celebrate the accomplishments of the walk at a celebration in the church's fellowship hall after the event. Miss Delton and her court will be involved and Delton Boy Scout Troop 50 will send walkers and scouts to staff the expanded water stations. Walkers will have a choice of two routes, 2.3 miles or 5.9 miles, but may walk any shorter distance, too. For more information or to obtain a pledge envelope, call (616) 623­ 2828 or 623-8763. State rep. candidates to meet at 1st Friday The next First Friday program, Oct. 6, will be a debate between the two candidates for state representative from the 87th District. Republican Gary Newell will discuss the issues with Democrat Henry Sanchez. Both are vying to succeed State Rep. Terry Geiger (R-Lake Odessa), who is stepping down because of term limits after serving three twoyear terms, since January 1995. Newell, a retired state police commander, is coming off a GOP primary election victory over Jim Bailey Aug. 8. Sanchez was the Democratic candidate against Geiger in the 1998 election. Though a number of the questions for both candidates will be prepared ahead of time, the audience will be encouraged to submit written questions. Fred Jacobs, vice president of J-Ad Graphics, will serve as moderator, just as he did for the forum with Newell and Bailey last July. The First Friday forum is held at noon on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. The programs are sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee. Jim Pino is the host. There are plans for another candidates* Henry Sanchez forum on the last Friday of the month, Oct. 27, featuring six people seeking three open seats on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The contestants will be Republican Jim French and Democrat John Loftus in the Second District; Republican Ken Neil and Democrat Eileen Oehler in the Fourth District, and Republican Clare Tripp and Democrat Dee Lowell in the Sixth District. The forum will be held on the "Last Friday" because the first Friday in November would be too late for Banner to publish candidates' answers to questions before the Nov. 7 election. Schools may OK random locker searches policy (continued) always been the property of the school district, "so we did have the right if we felt there was a reason to search the lockers." He said the district has been advised by its attorney that school officials also have the right to search students* back­ packs, even though the backpacks are students' property. Backpacks were searched at Hastings Middle School one time last year after a bomb threat, Schoessel said. The board is expected to adopt the new locker search policy at its next meeting. Also at Monday's meeting, a change in the district's policy on student Internet rrcess was proposed. The change would allow student^ ,18 years or older to have unlimited Intgf^ wxess, and allow stuhaw unlimited access if they We accompanied by a parent or guardiap. Access to the Internet for all students currently is restricted to areas deemed appropriate, with passwords and software filters being used to keep students away from pornography sites and other re­ stricted areas. The proposed policy was initiated after the state legislature amended its laws on student Internet access, Schoessel said. Steve Harbison, director of operational services for the district, said the policy change will be accomplished by having a special password given to school librar­ ians or those designated by the librarians. Students requesting unlimited access will be taken to a certain computer in the library by the librarian or library as­ sistant. and the librarian will type in the special password. The computer provid­ ing unlimited access will be placed in an area away from other students. The Internet policy change also is ex­ pected to be adopted at the October board meeting. Also at Monday's meeting, the board voted to join in yet another lawsuit ask­ ing that the state provide funding for pro­ grams the legislature mandates, such as special education. Two lawsuits already have been initi­ ated and won by groups of school dis­ tricts that joined together to press the suit. The Michigan Supreme Court ruled in the first lawsuit that the state has to reimburse schools for mandated pro­ grams, and awarded a cash settlement to the schools participating. The legislature subsequently made a cash payment to all the schools in the state as reimbursement for past expenses incurred by school dis­ tricts for special education. Hastings was not involved ir. the first suit, but did join 264 other school dis­ tricts in Durant II, the second lawsuit In that case, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled and the Michigan Supreme Court later affirmed that the state was still in violation of the Headhe Amendment, which requires that the state fund all ser­ vices required by law. The appeals court awarded some $400,000 in that suit. Schoessel said, which was divided up by those pressing the suit and used to pay attorney fees. The $400,000 settlement of Durant II was far less than the $201 million the school districts pressing the suit said they were underfunded for special educa­ tion costs in the 1999-2000 school year. Schoessel said the Hastings district alone estimated it was underfunded $257,656 in the 1999-2000 school year. The figure will increase to $265,308 in the 2000-2001 school year, Schoessel said, and to $273,188 in 2001-2002. To­ tally, for all the districts involved in the Durant II suit, underfunding was esti­ mated at $207 million for 2000-2001 and $213 million for 2001-2002. The third Durant lawsuit, which has yet to be filed, will ask for reimburse­ ment of 2000-2001 special education-­ costs and maybe costs for the next school year, depending on how long the lawsuit takes, Schoessel said. However, he said, the district is not looking for big cash settlements of the suits. The issue, he said, is to "try to get the state to fund mandated services." "I think most of the districts are saying let's just have the state do what it's sup­ posed to do." He said the district is "disappointed that the court has ruled twice that the state has not funded mandated pro­ grams," yet the legislature has failed to change its funding policy. "So now the issue is shall we try again." Sewer accounting woes could affect county (continued) Treasury Department letter he said the County Board of Commissioners at its Sept. 12 meeting authorized him to set up a meeting with all the parties involved in the financing of the Southwest Barry sewer and water project, including the attorney who drafted the original contract and the auditor. No date has been set for the meeting, but Brown anticipates that it will be held in about a month. A key purpose of that meeting, he said, is to insure that the long term stability of the sewer project bonds are not jeopardized because "it wouldn't be good for the county or the residents of the system and it wouldn't be good for the townships." "...This issue has some broader ramifi­ cations for the county than what we would care to have, quite frankly," Brown said. "If this is not corrected, as I understand it, the Department of Treasury could withhold future bond issues, any borrowing issues, anything which requires Department of Treasury approval. So we aren't going to take this lightly. "We don't do a lot of big projects an­ nually, to be vety honest, but when we do big projects a lot of work has been put into it and to have it stalled until this (debt retirement problem) is rectified or if it isn't rectified would be unfortunate," he said. "It's not a matter of placing fault at this point," Brown continued. "I’m not out to point fingers, I’m out to get it corrected." "...In talking to Linda Rairigh (of the treasury department), she emphasized that it's not their intent to be penalizing," Brown said. "They want to see corrective action and that is what the Board of Commissioners... provided me the author­ ity to do, to put together a team that can put into place a corrective action..." Under penalties provided by slate law, if there are violations regarding debt re­ tirement funds, the Treasury Department can refuse to approve future bond appli­ cations from the county. Bridget Medina, a spokesperson from the Treasury Department, said she wouldn't want to say that the local situation is not serious, but she described the issues in the department's Sept. 7 letter as "workable problems. They can be fixed." The Treasury Department has asked the county to submit information about the problems mentioned in its letter within 30 days and evidence that separate debt funds have been established. In its letter, the Treasury Department said revenues derived for the Southwest Barry Sewer and Water Authority's $1.1 million sewer project extension for Barry Township/Fair Lake in 1998 "are flowing through the same account with the $12 million bond revenues" for the original project in 1993. "In each case the bond ordinance should detail the appropriate flow of funds for these county obligations," Rairigh said in her letter. Brown noted that the county has two separate debt accounts for both sewer projects, but the Southwest Barry Author­ ity does not. but needs to change to two. The authority sends its annual debt payment to the county treasurer's office and then the funds are sent to the bondholders, he said. "It is important that debt funds, as well as other funds of the county be properly accounted for to assure the bond holders that their obligations arc secure as well as to clearly indicate to the rate payers or tax payers that their money is being correctly applied for the purpose for which it was charged or levied," Rairigh said in her letter. "It's too premature to speculate," Brown said, when asked if the Sewer and Water Authority will be required to reimburse the debt fund for the amount spent for other purposes. "I need to find out what the implications of that fully are, and we will." The Treasury Department said it received copies of Southwest Barry Sewer audit reports "from a concerned citizen who has requested that wc look into this particular violation." The concerned citizen was not named, but Jim Alden of the Delton area has re­ cently questioned the legality of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority spending debt retirement funds for purposes other than paying off the bonds which financed the system. In its letter to the county, the state Treasury Department also wants corrective procedures to be implemented on handling outstanding debt funds to pay off bonds that have financed Thomapple Manor projects. The possible violation was noted in the county's 1999 audit report released recently and reviewed by the state Treasury Department. The county's auditor made the same recommendation in his report, and corrective action was taken by Thomapple Manor last August, soon after the auditor's report was presented, VandeCar and Blown said. The county's auditor had correctly pointed out that Thomapple Manor's debt payments for a 1994 addition and the re­ negotiation of a 1986 debt should be recorded in the county’s general ledger. "Up until and including 1998, it (Thomapple Manor's debt payments) had been run through the county's books," Brown explained. "In 1999, Thomapple Manor vouchercd the debt payment directly from their funds. The auditors recognized that, noticed that and said, no that can't occur. So it's now being corrected..." Thomapple Manor made its debt pay­ ments on time, he said. "For record keep­ ing purposes, it's required that they run through the debt fund." "It's actually just basically a paper transaction." VandeCar said. The treasurer's letter to VandeCar also made note of requesting information about county investments. Michigan law requires that all the coun­ ty s investments have to be with financial institutions that have a principal or branch office in the state, Brown said, and the county had one long-term certificate of de­ posit (CD) out-of-state. "The company we invest with. McDon­ ald & Co. Inc., had recommended the in­ vestment, and they must have just over­ looked and not recognized the fact that the See SEWER, continued page 14 �The Haslngs Banner - Thursday. September 21.2000 - Page 3 United Way kickoff nets *71,318 by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Mark Kolanowski, co-chairman of this year’s Barry County United Way fund-rais­ ing campaign, told those attending a kick­ off breakfast at the Barry Expo Center last Thursday that this year’s fund-raising aims to “see that the level of service Barry County United Way agencies provide" con­ tinues. "But we need your help." he said. "We can’t do it alone. I challenge you to run ef­ fective employee campaigns and make thoughtful contributions." Donating to United Way, he said, is "about investing in tomorrow for a brighter future for Barry County." The campaign goal this year is $475,000. Seven area businesses and orga­ nizations jump-started the fund-raising ef­ fort by contributing a combined total of $71,318 during the breakfast, which fea­ tured food, entertainment by the Thomapple Kellogg High School band, and a keynote speech by Kentwood Mayor Bill Hardiman. Mayor Hardiman challenged those at the breakfast to "build positive relationships in your families, neighborhoods, and commu­ nities." "It takes sacrifice to support organiza­ tions in the community” that work to build positive relationships in the community, he said. "But it’s worth it" He told about being part of a special governor's committee which required him to travel around the state interviewing peo­ ple who'd been helped by social service agencies. He discovered, he said, that it wasn’t the agencies but the individuals within the agencies who made the greatest impact on those who needed help. In Detroit, he said, a man talked about someone who helped him get a job. A woman in Holland spoke of an individual at an agency who helped her put her life back together after she left an abusive mar- "It's people wfid make the difference," he said. "People who work in the agencies of United Way." Hardiman also urged those present to build positive family and neighborhood re­ lationships. "Families are the foundation of the community, and if that fails we're in trouble," he said. He advised families to spend time to­ gether. "Love is what draws us together, but time is the medium. You have to have time to share together. Sometimes you forget abc'it the relationships that are most important to you." He said there came a time when he and his wife took a look at all the couples who were divorcing and decided they did not want that to happen to them. So they de­ cided to have a "dale’’ every week. At first, he said, he was supposed to make the date himself, but that proved to be difficult with his busy schedule, so now they have a scheduled time every week where the two of them spend time alone together. After he and his wife started "dating" again, he said, "I was a hero. My wife felt good because she knew, (in spite of) the many things I was doing, she was Number One." He and his daughter also spent quality time together while she was growing up, he said, and they still spend time together, even though she’s older now and married. Hardiman also said there are "many won­ derful ways you can interact positively in the neighborhood." He told about being able to look out for an elderly neighbor so the neighbor was able to stay in her home. He went to a ceremony honoring Eagle Scouts, he said, and was told by the scoutmaster that one of the boys was hav­ ing a hard time, but the scout troop was trying to help him and be supportive of him. Such support is another example of people in neighborhoods being there for each other. Hardiman said. He spoke of talking to young gang members in Kentwood and having them de­ scribe the things their leader did, such as Kentwood Mayor Bill Hardiman was keynote speaker at this year’s Barry County United Way fund-raising campaign kickoff breakfast. looking out for them and helping them make decisions. Such actions by the leader sounded like "a good description of a fa­ ther," Hardiman said, and if those in neigh­ borhoods were to step in and provide such leadership to youth, "it can make a differ­ ence." He quoted the book "The Index of Leading Cultural Indicators," which states that from 1960 to 1990, there has been a 560 percent increase in violent crime, more than a 400 percent increase in illegitimate births, a quadrupling of divorce rales, a tripling of the percentage of children living in single parent homes, more than a 200 percent increase in the suicide rale, aad a drop of alaaost 80 points in SAT,KOTO*, i "We can certainly add poverty, prejudice and increasing y>uth violence and gang ac­ tivity to (the book's) list of major social problems," he said. Hardiman maintained that government programs will not solve such problems. "The behavior of individuals will," he said. He listed his vision for the city of Kentwood, stressing the last three points: I) I see a community where family mem­ bers love each other, are close knit and spend time together, 2) I see a community where individuals respect and care for each other, and athough they may be alone, they are not lonely. 3) I see a city where people show that they care about their community by investing in it. whether that be financial or giving of their time, individually or through a group." "We can make a real impact on a com­ munity by making donations to organiza­ tions like you have here in Barry County," he said. National Bank of Hastings gave $6,211. Felpausch Food Centers provided $4,706. Hastings Mutual donated a record-setting $38,000. Campaign co-chair Mark Kolanowski told those at the breakfast that the campaign committee "needs your help" to reach this year's fund-raising goal of $475,000. Coleman Insurance gave $2,340. United Way Board members and staff gave $14,982. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 21. 2000 LCTTCRS from our readers... Football parents sent their son a poor message To the editor: This is in response to a letter that was published in the Sept. 14 issue of the Hast­ ings Banner. I myself do not have any children involved with the HYAA, but I do have nephews and friends in the program. I attend most of the practices and all of the gamci I was involved with HYAA when I was younger as a participant. My father and oth­ er community members started this program more than 20 years ago. First they started with the football league, and even now you can hear people talk about those days. They say it was the best time they ever had... peo­ ple loved it! After football came baseball, then soft­ ball. The HYAA - Hastings Youth Athletic Association - started something for every child in the area. The program showed the kids the fundamentals of the game, sports­ manship, how to participate in a team man­ ner. and friendship, not just with the other kids, but with the coaches as well. And I feel that the coaches involved today arc trying to do the same thing. They arc out r there as volunteers, not getting paid for Write Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Know Your LEGISLATORS: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Lavin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Buiidirig, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. Dierid officer 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Towns, up), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. what they do. They are there of their own free will, taking lime out of their personal lives to teach and spend time with children. They are doing the best they can and for the majority of the parents they agree. There arc three fifth- and sixth-grade teams. One team has 30-plus kids alone, this is a lot of kids for two coaches in my opin­ ion, but they do their job in teaching these children and I feel they do it well. These two coaches arc only human, as are the rest of the coaches of the other teams. In response to ’he charges for so-called assault, everybody has an opinion, and everybody can believe what they want, but what happened that day after practice should have never happened. For one thing, the wives of the coaches arc just their wives. They should not be brought into it. Yes, if a man was poking at my chest and yelling nose to nose at me. you can bet that my hus­ band would be light there defending me just the same as the "coach" did for his wife. For one of the parents to jump literally on the coach's back and start choking him to the point he was grasping for air while the husband was attacking him from the front, was not the coach assaulting them, it was them assaulting the coach and his wife. If it’s verbally abusing your son or daugh­ ter to tell them to pay attention and stop goofing around during practice or game so that your child does not get injured or to stop talking while the coach is talking, then I feel sorry for you when your child gets into high school. What arc you going to to then, attack that coach too? I just want parents to think about what they have shown their children. Sportsman­ ship? Not with the actions the letter writer took. Anyone who has a problem should take it up in private, not with spectators. Talk about it over the phone, have a personal meeting. The first duty is to take responsibility for your actions, whether your actions were right or wrong. We mustn’t show children that quitting is the most important thing. Sometimes things don’t go your way, you don’t get to be the star quarterback or the all time running back. One thing I’ve learned through my years of playing sports you have to earn that position, you have to be willing to give a 116feat-every practice and at the ,ganjc>, Qthcnf.lW; the.other kids who give the 110% will pay the position you wanted. That night at practice, when the letter writer stomped onto the Held and grabbed her son and took him away, she showed him that his mom and dad are quitters. Finally, the humiliation the child has to be feeling, he might not know what it is at his age, but you know he feels it. The boy did not deserve what his parents did to him that night. All he wanted to do was play football. Jeannette Healy, Hastings Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Bickering, fighting not the way To the editor: Child's play. In this day and age it is extremely distressing that children can't even play a game of football without seeing the adults around them bicker and fight. It is also sad to know that some children have recently witnessed a string of events for which all the adults involved should be questioning themselves. Certainly with the state of affairs in this world such that it is today, it would behoove each parent in this community to reassess what our children arc learning from our own behavior. Unquestionably, any parent who is human has been in positions that hi *r sh; later regretted becoming involved in, or worse yet had their child sec. I myself am nut without sin in this instance. It is equal­ ly difficult to sec your own child wronged or slandered in some way. As parents, most often we would like to have such a thing happen to ourselves rather than to our child. When it^ a child bullying another, it is a part of life that, like it or not. has become a curse to our socalled cultured society. However, when an adult is involved, it is another matter all together. Each parent bears the responsibility to raise his or her own child. And, of course, the majority of the parents in this community accepts that responsibility and cherishes that gift. Most parents are wonderful role models for all that a parent should be. They work hard, they take their children to church, they teach them right from wrong, and in this community, they teach them how to pray. HYAA does a good job with kids Dear editor: I am writing in response to the letter last week regarding the HYAA organization. 1 was shocked, to say the least. In an orga­ nization of this size there arc bound to be some problems, but you have to remember that nobody is perfect and in some situa­ tions individual personalities don't always mesh. I would hate to think of the organiza­ tion getting a bad name because of a few individuals. Without the coaches, parents and board members volunteering their time, there wouldn't be any organization. So far. I think they have done an excdlen^job wovkiinK the children with a lot of opportunities they wouldn't have otherwise had, such as being invited to the Detroit Lions game last year and being allowed to play on their field. That was an experience those kids won’t forget. My son has been on the third and fourth grade Gold team for two years now. It has been a very enjoyable experience for our son and for us. I think our team coaches have done an excellent job of teaching them how to play football, good sportsmanship. but most importantly to have fun. Amanda Thompson Hastings HYAA coaches doing a great job 1 Dear editor: I am writing this letter in regards to the letter published in last week's Banner on the HYAA. What a shame that Mrs. DeBolt has to put her son thru such embarrassment. It was a shame for her and her husband to exhibit such behavior on the field that day in front of their child and 29 other innocent children to get not only their family involved, but everyone else as well. YMCA appreciates those who help To the editor: We live in a very caring community. On Thursday. Sept. 14, more than 20 individuals in the Barry United Way’s Day of Caring came out to YMCA Camp Algo­ nquin and volunteered to help to winterize the carrp. Crews cleaned our kitchen, paint­ ed the walls in our recreational building and painted in the girls’ bathroom. We even had a crew that took out our swimming docks and put away our boats in the pouring rain. The YMCA Board and all the campers who go to Camp Algonquin, appreciate those who take time out of their busy day to help others. I also want to mention the volunteers who helped on our recent community center pro­ posal. Hundreds of hours were spent above all else. It is a sad day. We ask ourselves how could events such as happened two week­ ends ago occur? How do we as parents get so wrapped up in what amounts to child's play that we are willing to physically and verbally assault another person over it. both on and of! the field? How do we then fool ourselves into believing that the blame belongs to some­ one else or into believing that our child isn't really impacted? What a child sees, he or she will practice. What she or he practices, they will learn. This, in turn, determines what they will become. Sadly, our fears should be what have our children learned from all this "adult" behavior. It is also sad that most parents team from this not to get involved. It is not the hassle to make certain that our children have prop­ er role models guiding their play. Perhaps if there were a few more individuals volun­ teering their time and talents, things such as these would never occur. It is my hope that each parent reading this today will spend two moments reflecting on what he or she taught his or her child today. Have you shown your child that lashing out at another, whether verbally or physically, is acceptable behavior? Please take the time to hug your child, tell them that you love them, and together pray for some peace and healing in our commu­ nity. Michelle Newton Hastings designing and promoting this project. These hard-working people were Jim Atkinson, who was campaign chairman, and Carl Schoessel and Tammy Pennington, who spearheaded this project. I'm sorry that the proposal was defeated, but hopefully the seed of developing a community center that would meet the needs of the entire commu­ nity will germinate in the years ahead. I am grateful to the individuals who supported this venture and would encourage those who opposed the project to call the YMCA if they have any suggestions on how we can make this project or other YMCA program continue to build strong kids, strong fami­ lies and a strong community. David Storms. YMCA Executive Director > nil What kind of an example are they setting for their child, yanking him off the field, yelling, throwing law suit, making threats at the board, making accusations at the par­ ents, most importantly, teaching your child that its OK to be a quitter. Another thing quoted in the letter was that these coaches are not even paid for what they do. Mrs. DeBolt is correct. They do this for the children. They take time out of their personal lives to teach the kids a lit­ tle discipline and good sportsmanship and make them responsible for their own actions. Hci actions that day, leading up to her let­ ter. shows that maybe she needs a little coaching in some self control and disci­ pline. She asked what the board is going to about this. She took care rf that herself by removing her presence from the HYAA pro­ gram. It’s too bad for the child though. I feel very sorry for him and my heart goes out to him. I am at every practice and every game. I see the coaches work with the kids. I sec smiles, laughter, 1 sec hard work and dedi­ cation from not just our coaches but from the children as well. They’re doing a great j°k Shawn and Alice Gahan. Hastings 'Jlua WeJa'l Stteiiim... HastingsBaNNER PUBLIC OPINION: Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Favorite Olympic sport? The Olympic Games now are under way in Sydney, Australia. What is your favorite Olympic sport and why? 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These are really Brazil and that is their thrilling events.." national sport." Kelly Moll. Lake Odessa: Angele Rollins, Nashville: Jo Klotz, Hastings: "I like volleyball. Il's my favorite sport. 1 used to play volleyball in my spare time and I coached volleyball for one year..'* "Girls' gymnastics because it's really competitive." "I like the gynmastics. That's a pretty good one to watch." �LETTERS from our readers... Circus animals often treated badly To the editor: My mother saw a television program Saturday. Sept. 9. that really bothered her. She was watching what goes on behind the scenes for circus animals. Watching in horror, she saw men holding down a leopard ’.ad beating him severely. The cry the unified animal let out made my mom t.im the channel. People go to see a circus and believe that the beloved animals they are watching do the wonderful tricks that have them screaming for more are well taken care of and trained with love. Much to the contrary, those animals endure such torture that it can cause an elephant to weep. These poor creatures are beaten with clubs and electrocuted with metal rods just for us to be "entertained." If most people knew what those animals have to go through, perhaps they would stop going to such events that use such cruel acts to turn a profit. I must admit that I myself have enjoyed going to circuses, until I learned Accuser is the problem To the editor: I am a sixth grade football player for the HYAA program. The only reason why I am playing football this year is because of the coach I got to play for. the same coach Mrs. Debolt said was so bad. I think Mrs. Debolt is the person with the bad temper. She and her husband called our parents a bunch of losers when they left the practice field last Wednesday and called the coaches not very nice names. I like my coaches and respect them very much. Dan Goodcmoot, St. Rose Sixth Grader A lot of work went into center idea To the editor: Mcmbcrs of the steering and campaign committees for thrtmmdnttyrscror drive*.,. exerted a lot of time and effort the last six to 18 months. I personally appreciate their dedication and commitment to the drcam of a commu­ nity center for all ages. Though the bond issue millage was defeated, I still feel the concept of several community agencies sharing sendees, thereby cutting costs to all, is the path of the future. Ill be discussing this with the involved entities and hopefully the members of the community who would help me understand any objections io that concept. Jim Atkinson. Chairman. Campaign Committee Sewer letter full of inaccuracies Dear editor: When Sharon Ford, president of the Com­ mittee for Responsible Government. Pine Lake, submits letters to you, she really should be more accurate. Incidentally, the address for the Commit­ tee for Responsible Government given in an ad in the Sept. 12 Reminder was 168 Cordes Road. Delton, which is Barb and Ken Cichy\ address. Pat Albert took office as Hope Township Supervisor on Jan. I. 1996. at which time the Delton Ambulance Service, which had been operating since 1976. was experienc­ ing difficulties. She was instrumental tn Mercy’s purchase of the service, thereby improving service and t-avmg a great deal of taxpayer money. Regarding the sewer authority (SWBCSWA). Pat Albert is vice chair. Three people applied for the position of manager in 1997. The manager at that time, not Albert, was in charge of obtaining applications, which were made by resume. There is no legal requirement to fill out a job application. The applicants were interviewed by the entire SWBCSWA Board. One applicant was rejected because he didn't have the required license. The job was offered to one of the applicants and then to the other when the first didn’t accept. He has done a most satisfactory job. steadily improving plant operations, as stated in a recent DEQ letter. Barb Cichy was present dun ng his inter­ view. Following is quoted from her hand­ written notes of that interview: “Appearance and demeanor: Clean cut looking young man; confident and poised; charming with a smile that doesn't quit. Articulate and sure of his answers. I believe him an honest man. He has an A certifica­ tion. Organized with paper work and proved he has done what he says he can do? He is proficient in computers...” As to Mrs. Ford’s other false allegations. I’m sure they have or will be dealt with by facts. Sylvia W. Forster. Rockville. Ind., Former Hope Township Clerk the cold, hard facts. I have even taken my daughters to one (our last one. by the way). That was about six years ago. They don't want to ever see another one. I found out how they ’train’* the elephants right after that, and I was sick to hear that those wonderful an'tnals with the trusting eyes had to suffer just to make people laugh. They had trusting eyes long before the "training” begins. After they are beaten, the animals perform because they are terrified not to do as told. I believe that when the animals finally do turn on their trainers or anyone else, it is due to the fact the animals have reached their breaking point and strike back. Who could blame them? Most people probably don't know that while they are laughing in the grandstands, those same animals most likely "cried" before we saw them perform the tricks that have us in awe. Trainers have told people they have to do these things, otherwise they would be bitten and perhaps attacked and killed. Have we become so desperate for entertainment that we will give our hardearned money to individuals who create such a horrifying existence for God's wonderful creatures? How would it make them feel if someone did these things to their treasured pets? Yes. they’re "wild" animals (once), but that does not mean they should be punished in order to learn tricks or for not doing a trick correctly. Please let your readers know about such cruel methods, methods used in order to bring a night of joy to them and their families. I believe those same families wouldn't want to sit and watch those "great" tricks being learned. I guarantee that the animals are not enjoying themselves and most likely will be tortured until the day thiy die. when once and for all their misery is put to rest. Please check it out on line for yourself if you feel the need, in Yahoo. I just typed animal circus cruelty. It's enough to make you cry for the animals and I have. Patti Famum Nashville HYAA teaches kids accountability Dear editor: In response to the letter regarding the HYAA in your Sept. 14 issue, we would like to comment about our experience. Our son has been part of the HYAA for four years. We have been impressed with the professionalism of the board, and the way the league has handled our questions. The coaching staff has always been above reproach, including this season. Our son is a member of the team that the letter writer referred to. and we have been impressed by how wonderful these volunteers are. The two coaches arc working to teach the boys accountability and teamwork, by holding them responsible for their actions. When the kids are late for practice or games, not giv­ ing their all in practice or the games, the coaches are making them be accountable. The coaches arc helping us turn our son into a responsible young man. and we appreciate all the help we can get. When parents fail to recognize these efforts, whether in school, communit)' or sports, this is when our society begins to fail. When my son doesn’t give 100% in practice, and his playing time is reduced, we thank the coaches for holding him account­ able. We do not stand on the sidelines, using profanity in front of the other children and parents, placing blame everywhere but where it actually lies, at home. This league is not a mandatory activity for our children. If someone is dissatisfied with how much their children is playing, and they don’t choose to hold their child accountable, they should find an organiza­ tion that will allow their child to play, no matter how little effort is put forth. We should be thanking the volunteers involved with HYAA. especially the coach­ es. for sacrificing so much of themselves, and their families, to help teach our chil­ dren. We do! Dan and Amy Ryan, Hastings Zachary exhibit continues Lake Odessa resident Sara Steed views a piece by local artist Ruth Zachary in the current exhibit at the Jefferson Street Gallery in downtown Hastings. Some pieces are on loan from their owners for the special exhibit, but several are still for sale. New Southeastern principal hired A new principal, Susan Linacre, has been hired to replace Chris Warren at Southeastern Elementary. Linacre most recently has been an English and United States history teacher at Owosso Middle School, the English com­ puter lab coordinator, and taught at the el­ ementary level. Her past experience alsc includes teaching English, speech and drama at Spring Vale Academy in Owosso, being a part-time instructor at Baker College in Owosso, and teaching both lower and upper elementary grades in Morgantown, W. Va. and Blue Island, III. In addition to her classroom rasponsibilities in Owosso, Linacre has been a district mentor teacher leader and a middle school team leader, has been involved in several curriculum and student discipline projects and studies, served on the district-wide school improvement council, and was a cheerleading coach. Linacre also developed a model intern program for Michigan Stale University interns. She earned her bachelor of science degree from Western Illinois, with a major in el­ ementary education and a minor in English. She also earned a master of arts in curricu­ lum and teaching from Michigan State University. Linacre is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, the Michigan Alliance for Gifted Education, and several other edu­ cation related organizations. HYAA coaches are stern, but fair To the editor: / M Last week in the Banner. I read a “letter to the editor” from Patty DcBolt. who was bashing the HYAA for alleged impropri­ eties within the organization. I have never met Mrs. DcBolt. and cer­ tainly hold no animosity toward her or her family. However. I feel compelled to respond and voice my own opinions in sup­ port of the coaches and staff of the HYAA and to address some of her concerns. My son Bobby has been involved in HYAA sports since hc\ been old enough to participate. Granted, I *ve not always agreed with the coaches' methods or maybe even the tone of their voice on certain matters.. But Bobby sure was having a good time! Football coaches arc supposed to be loud, stem and demanding. This isn’t Mr. Rogers* Neighborhood! This is football! I can’t tell you how many times Bobby has gotten chewed out by coach Snider and coach Bai­ ley, but hc^ learning the game, he’s building character, he's handling adversity, he’s growing up. and I’m proud of him! I appreciate coach Snider and coach Bai­ ley for helping me raise my son. I don’t par­ ticularly like someone else yelling at my son. that’s my job’ But Bobby sure is having a good time! lt^ taken a big commitment from me and my wife to support and participate in HYAA athletics, and it hasn’t always been easy, but itY a choice we made and we’re glad that we did. The coaches are tough, but fair, and the officers and board members have always presented themselves worthy of their positions, and seemingly strive to act in the best interest of our kids. The HYAA should stand tall and be proud! I support their efforts to the utmost. I sure know that Bobby's having a good time! I am aware of Mrs. DcBolt’s individual concerns and am sure there is counseling available for anger management. I truly hope she finds peace. As far as the alleged assault on her hus­ band goes,... she should feel blessed that no one would cal> the police! I’m sorry that her family experience with the HYAA hasn’t been as wonderful as ours has been. Bobby sure is having a good time! Dan Steinke, Hastings A very good idea was rejected To the editor: In Thursday's (Sept. 14) Banner was a well written article by staff writer Mary McDonough. “Community center millage request loses.” The fact that the community center pro­ posal and millage request was defeated is beyond belief Of the 12,780 registered voters only. I repeat only. 2.798 voted. How pathetic! If a big store sale was advertised, causing people to flock to it. no rain, no amount of standing or waiting in line would turn peo­ ple away. But this wasn't a store sale. This was of much greater importance. This was a vote for a meaningful, worthw hile idea of a new community center. It was a vote for a center that not only would benefit the present gen­ eration. but also generations to come. It was a vote that would benefit Hastings and all its citizens as a whole. It was a vote that should have been accepted with applause. Excuses for not voting are as follows: Didn't vote it was raining, would have to stand in long line, vote not needed, live too far to use community center, don't vote for anything with a tax increase, don't agree with the tax increase. Example - a $100,000 home - $98 a year tax increase for new community center. That’s cheap! Consider all that the commu­ nity center would offer in return for a tax increase! Yes I proudly voted for the center propos­ al. How pleased, happy, grateful I’d have felt to share in such a worthy cause, a wor­ thy proposal. I hope in the near future a second chance will be given to vote for a new community center. This time without excuses and with a yes vote on the center. An important lesson to realize, is how very important, necessary, is your vote! Vote! Be a loyal citizen. Many people connected with the propos­ al deserve our gratitude. • Dr. Atkinson and the group of citizens who freely gave of themselves with good ideas toward a new community center much needed. • The Pierce family for their generous offer of a million dollars towards upkeep. • The county board, which offered a $200,000 a year contnbution to the center. Justine McLean Hastings BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS OFFERED! Diversification can help protect you from sudden “slumps” Technology has been the word for some investors over the past couple of years. But when tech stocks short-circuited in the spring of 2000, investors whose portfolios weren't well-diversified learned a hard les­ son. Some investors mistakenly believed the technology sector had unlimited growth potential. But when it fell, it fell hard. The Nasdaq Composite Index, home to many technology stocks, dropped 13 percent in the second quarter of the year — its largest drop in a decade. Then, in July, the Nasdaq fell another 10 percent. Market experts attribute this rapid decline to several factors. For one thing, many technology stocks had become tremendously expensive — tno expensive for investors' liking. Also, investors began to get nervous over the lack of earnings exhibited by many of the dot com compa­ nies. The reasons behind the market meltdown arc actually less important than the fact that some people had large percentages of their portfolios tied up with technology stocks. As a result, they got burned. Were these people foolish to put their investment dollars in technology stocks? Not necessarily. Several areas of tecnnology offer attractive prospects for growth. However, too many people put too much money in technology, leaving themselves over-exposed to just one sector — and that’s an invitation to trouble. It's never a good idea to put a large majority of your invest­ ment dollars into one particular market seg­ ment. no matter how strong it may look at a given time. As the events of this past spring showed, it takes very little time for a soar­ ing market to plunge. Sometimes, you can become over-con­ centrated in one area without even being aware of it. For example, rapid or sustained growih in the total value of a particular group of stocks can contribute to “unbal­ ancing" a portfolio. That's why it's important to periodically review your holdings and. if necessary, “rebalance" your portfolio. If you're too heavily weighted in an area, think about ways you can diversify. By spreading your dollars across many different industries and types of investments, you'll reduce the nsk of having most of your assets exposed to a sudden down.um in one area. And. by hav­ ing your money invested in a variety of areas, you’ll have more chances to take advantage of upswings. Furthermore, you can diversify in more ways than one. First, of course, you can invest in different industries. Then, you can invest in different types of companies with­ in each industry. Some industries may offer you more investment possibilities than oth­ ers, but all industries will give you some choices. And striving for maximum diversi­ fication is generally a good idea. There’s not much “sizzle" in diversifica­ tion; it’s a basic, common-sense approach to investing. But when the winds of change cool off the “hot” sectors, you’ll probably be glad to have a well-diversified portfolio. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mlg IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kmart Kellogg's Company McDonald's Sears Simpson Industries Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pharmacia & Upjohn Wal-Mart Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 31-1/16 41-3/16 79-15/16 26 40-1/8 54-7/16 26-1/2 82-15/16 17-9/16 17-13/16 27-5/8 71-7/16 7-1/8 129 15-3/16 91-13/16 6-1/2 24-1/8 27-7/8 33-3/8 9-15/16 16 2-3/8 34-5/8 53-15/16 49-7/8 $272.15 $4.87 10.78929 1B +5/16 -4-7/16 -1-13/16 -2-3/8 -1-1/16 +5-1/4 +1-1/8 -2-13/16 -2-7/16 +1-3/8 +2-916 -11/16 +1/8 +4 +5/8 -4-15/16 -1/2 -9/16 -1-1/8 -1-7/8 +1/16 -5/16 -1/16 -9/16 -9/16 -4-1/8 -$.70 -$.01 -443.94 -18M �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Secs ember 21. 2000 destination was Northern Michigan. Mrs. Swan was preceded in death by her husband. George Swan; parents. William and Alma Cruttenden; brothers. Albert, David, and C. Alvin Cruttenden; and sisters. Madeline Richardson, and Ola (Collier) Osterman; daughter. Wilma Swan; and son. Garrett Swan. She is survived by her daughters, Mary (Steve) Slag of Vermontville, Judy (David) Rohr of Battle Creek, and Jean (George) Snyder of Seoul. Korea; sons. Dennis (Kathy) Swan of Okemos, and Gordon (Patricia) Swan of Coldwater; 11 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Helen were held on Saturday. September 16. 2000 al Nashville United Methodist Church. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville United Methodist Church video camera fund or Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Helen M. Swan NASHVILLE - Mrs. Helen M. Swan, age 82. of Nashville, died Wednesday, September 13. 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Swan was bom on April 20. 1918 in Baltimore Township, the daughter of William and Alma (Althousc) Cruttenden. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended Stryker School in Baltimore Township. Mrs. Swan was married to George Swan on February 2, 1939 in Goshen. Indiana. She was a member of Nashville United Methodist Church. Good Samaritan Club and Family Motorcoach Association. She loved to travel with her grandchildren and has visited every state in the continental U.S. She was an avid seamstress and enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading and staying informed about current events and politics. She was well known as an excellent wallpapercr. There wasn't anything she couldn't fix and her favorite travel WAufiip ffatfeifiwt.-...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH CEDAR CREEK BIBLE 2601 Lrccy RotdL Dowling. Ml Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ Pauor. Steve Ol rmlead (616) 758-3021 church phone tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 a.m. Worship 49050 Sunday Service 9.30 a m ; Sunday School 11 00 a m, Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p m; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday 11.00 a m . Evening Service at 6:00 p m. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p m WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Hemng Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 a m . Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High nights 6 30 p m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p m. Sunday Masses 8 30 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m.. Worship 11 a m . PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fisc her. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p m am and 11 00 am. Confession Saturday 3 30-4 15pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W Clayion Garrison. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m . classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a.m Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6 00 p m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m arc Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study • No age limits COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 45 am Traditional. 10:15 am Sun­ day School, II 15am Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p m For more information call the church office. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A. Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone WELCOME CORNERS 948-2549 Sunday Service Times UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . arc 8:30 a m., 9:55 a.m. and 11.20 Jift’ft-tHMbfeTtaMHa; wr " am Tuesday prayer and share Upc, 49058 PasidF ^dtJ'Hifl Yoon Phone 367-4061 Worship Ser­ vices: Sunday. 11.00 a.m., Sunday School. 10 a.m. Tor all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH THE BIBLE, THE WHOLE BIBLE, AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE,’ 600 Powell Rd. (One mile cast of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St ) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday School Classes 9 45 ».m, SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10 45 am. Sunday Eva ing Bible Study 6 00 pm. Thursday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 pm All ages always wel­ come SPECIAL CREATION SCIENCE EVANGELISM VIDEO SERIES (very imformative. but Itghi-heartcd) by Dr Kent Hovind. Sundays 7 pm. starting Sept 10 thru December EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion" 315 W Center St. (coma of S Broad­ way and W Center St) Church Office (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr F William Voctberg. Director of Music Sunday Worship Ser­ vice* -8am and 10 a m Sunday School - |0 a m Nursery Avail­ able at 10 am Vacation Bible School. Aug 7-10 from 6-8 p m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev Timm Sunday Services: Sunday School Hour. Oyer. Pastor 9 45 am 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 pm evening Service; Wednesday 7 00 p m Sen ices for Adults. Teen* and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLICTABERNACLE. 10 00 am. Wednesday evening' service 6.30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. z’so. Nursery and children's activities thru the 4th grade available for all services Bring the whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thurs 9 a m to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9:30 a m Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. Sun 5-7 pm Youth Fellowship (Gr 6-12), Sun evening service a* announced in weekly bulletin 6 p m . Wed 6­ 8 p.m Warriors (Gr K-5th). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p m ). Wed 7 p.m Prayer Mtg (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices • 9.30 am Morning Prayer, 11 00 a m Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T Hustwick 9*,b-96(M Rev Deacon David S Mohrhardt 5’7-627-9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services Affiliated with the In­ dependent Anglicai Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Curnc. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr Adult Min­ istries 9 30 a m Sunday School for all ages. 10 45 a m . Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p m . Evening Service. 7 00 pm Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p m . Awana. Sr and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ Sunday School 10 a m . Sunday Morning Worship Ham. 2667 Sunday Evening Service bpm. Thursdav Bible Study 7 p m If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study. plca>e call for more details HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Coma of State Rd and Boltwood St., Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday 9 45 a m Sunday School. 10:45 a.m Morning Worship. 6 00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Wednesday. 6.30 p.m.. Kid's Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9:00 a m . Senior Adult Bible Study For fur­ ther information call the church office Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor IXm Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing This information on w orship sen ices is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North S*-. Hastings Rev. Michael: AoUW. Pastor Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. Sept 24 8 00 A 10 45 a m Worship. 9:30 Sunday School (all ages). 6:00­ 8:00 p.m - High School Youth Thursday. Sept 21 • 7:00 p.m.. In­ quirers Saturday. Sept 23 - 4:00 pm Drama Rehearsal Monday. Sept 25 - 7 00 p.m . Catechumenatc Sponsors Tuesday. Sept 26 7-00 p.m - 7 30 Over Anon. Wednesday. Sept 27 - 10:00 a m Word Watchers. Congregation Sponsors HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church street*. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens, Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574. Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 a m Office hours arc Mon­ day through Thursday from 9.00 a m. to 12:00 p.m and I 00 p.m to 4 00 p m and Fnday 9 00 a m to 12 00 pm during the summer SUNDAY SCHEDULE 9 30 a m. Worship. Jr. Church. 10 30 a m. Coffee, 10 30 am Radio Broad­ cast On Sept IOth we will resume our regular worship schedule, but in addition, we will be offering an Alternative Worship Schedule This service is intended specifi­ cally for youth and young adults, and the young al heart This is a less formal service, it will include a variety of music other than tradi­ tional hymn* We will also be of­ fering a new Young Adult Sunday School Class Our schedule will look like this 8 30 a m . Alterna­ tive Worship Service. 9 30 am. Sunday School t*c* ail ages. 10 30 a m . Coffee Fellowship. 11 00 a m . Traditional Worship Service Q)blt lAiVliCS ' | I ...... | Rebecca S. "Becky" Perkins WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI Miss Rebecca S. "Becky" Perkins, age 19, of Warrensburg, Missouri, and formerly of Hastings, passed away Wednesday. September 13, 2000 in Warrensburg. Becky was bom on September 10, 1981, in Hastings, the daughter of George E. & Linda S. (Lawrence) Perkins. Becky spent ten years at Ramstien Air Force Base in Germany and traveled throughout Europe with her family. She attended the Ramstien Elementary and High School, where she participated on the track, softball and soccer teams and enjoyed being an active member of the cheerleading squad throughout her school years. She was a 1999 graduate of Warrensburg High School and was an active member of the Theater Class and was attending State Fair College in Sedalia, Missouri. Becky will be remembered for her outgoing personality, zest for life, especially her smile and her deep love of animals, (Cede and Jasmine). Becky is survived by her parents, Linda & George Perkins of Missouri; paternal great grandmother. Olive Latham of Decatur, maternal grandfather, Walter Jessie Lawrence, Sr. of Detroit; paternal grandparents, Shirley & George Perkins of Dowagiac. And Jecry Chapman of Delton; other family members; Jeremy Tate and other friends. Memorial Services for Becky were held on Wednesday, September 20, 2000 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Robert Norton officiated. Burial was in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. More Obituaries Appear on Page 17 WHITEHALL - Mrs. Mary B. Foster, age 87, of Whitehall, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2000 at Mercy Hospital, Muskegon. Mrs. Foster was bom on October 21, 1912 in Irving Township, Barry County, the daughter of Fred and Leno (Rowlader) Batey. Mrs. Foster was a homemaker, she enjoyed word search puzzles, bingo and a good game of cards. Her favorite colors were dark red and purple. She loved chocolates, and was an Elvis Presley fan. She enjoyed traveling, spending 37 winters at Femadina Beach, Florida, she loved the warm climate. Mary devoted her whole life taking care of her family, but most of all, she was a caring, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her son. Gerald Foster, sisters, Marge Price, Agnes Smelker, and brother. Tom Batey. Mrs. Foster is survived by her three sons. Richard Foster of Cocoa. Florida. William (Joyce) Foster of Titusville, Florida, and Thomas (Kathy) Foster of Whitehall; twelve grandchildren, Richard Foster, Jerry (Paula) Foster. Sherry (Rusty), Marie (Vince) Schweitzer, Martin Foster, Ronnie (Crystal) Foster, Kevin Foster, Toni Foster. Tami Foster, Traci Foster, Todd Foster, and Keith Foster, 22 great grandchildren. Danielle. Amanda, Christy, Richard, Logan Marie, Michael, Chris, Tiffany, Ashley, Justin, Kristin, Brittany, April. Ronnie, Daniel. Alyssa, Ashley, Brandon, Michelle, Taylor, Lindsey, and Leanne; three great great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mrs. Foster were held Tuesday morning, September 19, 2000 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Reverend Fr. David E. Lc Blanc officiated. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery, Caledonia. A Time to Plan Our Pre-planning Program Arranges Everything in Advance Planning funeral arrangements ahead lifts the emotional and financial burden from the family you love. What’s more, it assures that all of your wishes are met. You decide now about traditional, chapel, grave­ side or alternative services, clergy, cemetery and all the other choices that must be made. Call or write today for more information about this important life cycle event. Arrangements can be made in your home, our offices or at a location of your choice. It’s one of the wisest, most caring decisions you’ll ever make! FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 ( 616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Sunday. Sept 17 - 8 30 am Chancel Choir warm-up. 9 00 a m Traditional Worship Service. IU00 am Cof­ fee Hour. 10 10 a m Sunday School for all age*. 11 20 am Contemporary Worship Service The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM) The 1120 Service appears on local cable throughout the week) The Women s Organiza­ tion will present two honorariums this morning Monday. Sept 18 • 9 00 a m Full staff meeting. 7 30 Welcome to our staff! Wc would like to extend a warm and sin­ cere welcome to the newest member of our staff. Sue LaJoye. If you wish to talk to Sue about advanced planning, call us today at 945-2471. We’re here to help! p m Trustees meeting - Lounge. Farm Bureau arnual dinner in Sharpe Hall thi* evening Tuesday. Sept 19 - 3 00 pm Newsletter deadline Wednesday. Sept 20 • 7 00 pm . Kervgma Bible Study begins Dining Room. ’ 00 p m . Chancel Chotr rehearsal Family Service Representative Sue LaJoye THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan w I ren Funeral Home, Inc. 1401 N. Broadway at Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 945-2471 ,1.1,1 —--~gBseg=MMg Edith ^M^eBand HASTINGS - Mrs. Edith G. McClelland, age 81. of Hastings, passed away Friday, September 15, 2000 at her home. Mrs. McClelland was bom on February 9, 1919 in Freeport, the daughter of Ray & Harriet (Heffelbower) Newton. She was raised in the Freeport and Hastings areas, and ittended the Fish School, graduating in 1938 from Hastings High School. She married Ralph S. McClelland on March 22. 1940. She moved to her present address on Middle Lake in 1986 from their farm home east of Freeport on Vedder Road, where she had lived since 1947. She was employed at Lakewood Schools in Lake Odessa for ten years in the food service department, Viola's Floral Shop in Lake Odessa for several years, and nearly 40 years in the operation of the family farm. She was a member of Pennock Hospital Guild, Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. Post #4461. long time 4 H leader, well known for her cake decorating, floral designs and wedding preparations. She enjoyed traveling and wintered in Arizona for several years. ' She was preceded in death by her parents; brother. Glee Newton; sister, Mae Miller. Mrs. McClelland is survived by her husband, Ralph; six daughters, Rachel Mac (Terry) Jordan of Woodland, Gail E. (Allan) Benedict of Ionia, Charyl K. (John) Newman of Middleville. Diane L. (Darryl) McGhan of College Grove, Tennessee. Sue Ann (Thomas) Potter of Trenary; and Karen Lee (Douglas) Riggs of Fniitpo.**: 20 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; sister, Carol Farver of Hastings; nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. McClelland were held on Tuesday. September 19,2000 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Ward D. Pierce officiated. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park, Woodland Township, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Charles M. Brecheisen BELDING - Mr. Charles M. Brecheisen. age 80, of Belding, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2000 at his home. He was bom June 19, 1920 in Carlton Township. Barry County, the son of Millard and Minnie Haudenschild Brecheisen. After graduating from high school, Charlie farmed for a short time and later was called to serve his country during World War II, spending 3-1/2 yean in the South Pacific theatre. After the war, he graduated from the Ferris Institute in Big Rapids. He later was the owner of the Brecheisen Pharmacy in Belding for twenty one years, Charlie devoted his life to his family, his church and the people he served in his business. He married Betty Smith on July 14, 1946. in Woodland. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. George. Charlie is survived by his wife, Betty; his Children. Barb (Kenneth) Bankwiu of Dearborn. Alan (Loma) Brecheisen of Lake Odessa, and Jon (Julie) Brecheisen of Grand Rapids. Charlie is also survived by his grandchildren. Hans, Karl. Peter, Daniel. Katie and Matthew. Funeral Services for Charlie were held Monday. September 18, 2000 al Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Pastor Jake Jacobsen officiated. Interment was in Freeport Cemetery. Freeport. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Visiting Nurse Hospice, or the American Parkinson Disease Foundation. Arrangements were made by JohnsonFeuerslein Funeral Home. Belding. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Sapumber 21.2000 - Page 7 SocialNews Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries, and Births... Briggs-Gould exchange vows Erik David Briggs and Emilie Jane Gould were united in marriage on June 10th. 2000 at the First Baptist Church in Charlotte. Parents of the bride are Wayne and Sherry Gould of Nashville Parents of the groom are David and Joni Briggs of Potterville and Stacy Briggs of Mason. Matron of honor was Leslie Booher, sis­ ter of the brtde. Bridesmaid was Tomi Sealy, friend of the bride. Junior bridesmaid was Allison Oleson, cousin of the bride. The flower girl was Brayana Rose, cousin of the bride. Best man was Tyler Briggs, brother of the gnxim. Groomsman was Chris Fletcher. The ring bearer was Niko Rose, cousin of the bride. Ushers were Lee Gould, brother of the bride; Kyle Booher, brother-in-law of the bride, and Josh Oleson, cousin of the bride. Host and hostess were Tom and Beverly Oleson, aunt and uncle of the bride. Attending the guest book were Shawn and Danielle Gillispie, friends of the coupie. The honored guests included Petic Latta and Esther Gould, grandmothers of the bride; Pete and Connie Carpenter. John Briggs and Mary Jo Parrott, grandparents of the groom, and Marguerite Kceny, great­ grandmother of the gnxim. The reception was held at the Kirk Center in Olivet. After a honeymoon trip to northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, the couple are making their home in Lansing. McMullins to mark 65th anniversary Earl and Virginia McMullin of Hastings will celebrate their 65th Wedding Anniver­ sary with a family dinner hosted by their children and grandchildren. Earl McMullin married Virginia Coggins on September 21. 1935. at the Methodist Parsonage in Arkansas City. Kansas. The ceremony was performed by the Reverend Amer Stocking. Earl worked at Consolidated Vultee Air­ craft Co. in San Diego. California during World War II. moving to Hastings in 1950 to assist in establishing a Fish-rod manufac­ turing operation for Orchard Industries. He founded Hastings Fiber Glass Products in 1959. retiring in 1982. Virginia worked as Executive Secretary of Hastings Fiber Glass for 26 years, retiring in 1980. The McMullins* two children are Earlene Baum and Earl W. McMullin (deceased). They have six grandchildren: Kevin Baum of Rolling Meadows. Illinois. David Baum. Karen Humphreys. Jennifer and Sarah Mc­ Mullin Me Keough, all of Hastings, and Randy Earl McMullin of Oxford. Ohio. They also have six great-grandchildren. Along with enjoying their home of many years on Algonquin Lake, the McMullins have experienced many wonderful travel adventures during their retirement. Snyder-Underwood plan Oct. 21 nuptials Ms. Genevieve and the late Allen Under­ wood of Battle Creek and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Snyder and Jeffrey Snyder, son of groom to-be. of Delton, arc pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their children and father. Jeffrey Paul Snyder and Patricia Rose Underwood. Their wedding date is set for Oct. 21. 2000. The wedding will take place in Battle Creek. The couple will reside in Delton. JlaJee OdeMa The Ionia County Immunization Clinic will be held Wednesday. Sept. 27. at Central United Methodist Church in the lower rooms. The hours are 9 to 11:30 a.m. The Michigan Townships’ Association is holding its fall district meeting for this area at Royal Hcntagc Center in Ionia. The MTA holds these area meetings to update local officials on township issues and pending legislation. This is happening today. Sept. 21. Call (517) 321-6467. extension 227. if you want to catch a similar event at another site. Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) Area 15 informational seminar with officers from the state organi­ zation at the Sheraton Hotel. Crcyts Road. Lansing Sept. 22 or partake of an identical event at the Gull Lake Bible Conference in October. The Ionia County Planning Commission will have a community input forum at Beld­ ing Sept. 26. Another in the scries around the county will be held at 7 p.m. at the Page Memorial Building Tuesday. Oct. 3. The Ameritech Pioneer Retiree Lun­ cheon will be held at Keiser’s Kitchen at Lowell at 1:15 p.m. M-66 traffic at Ionia is being rerouted for a few days yet while workers install a 60inch storm sewer at the comer of Adams Street and Dexter, which is also M-66. An easy detour is on Steele Street, which runs nearly parallel to the state highway with a turn at the video business and Governmen­ tal Employees Credit Union. The Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball game proved to be a winner Thursday last, with the local girls winning over Jackson Lumen Christi 53-27. The varsity boys’ football team won 28-7 Friday over Jackson Northwest. When Bob and Doris Huyck went to an evening meal on Thursday, they were sur­ prised to be greeted by Bob’s cousin and Dons’ classmate Norma Huyck Chamber­ lain of East Lansing in town for her hus­ band’s engagement at the Historical Society meeting. Tom and Doris Nicthamcr of Woodland went to Clio last weekend to attend a gathenng of World War 11 veterans who had spent time in the Aleutian Islands Tom was stationed at Dutch Harbor with his Navy unit. He had not known any of the others who attended, but had gone through his sta­ tion. Flowers arc still rendering bright spots. The Jordan Lake Road^wme of Larry and Ruth Howe has some bright blooms. The Fifth Avenue home of Mike and Debbie Behlcr has nice foundation plantings and very showy window boxes even on the sec­ ond story. Thirty attended the Thursday night meet­ ing of the LOAHS with several visitors. The president had brought along 2000 ver­ sion mugs and several glass trinket boxes, which went on sale in August. He had ready buyers for most of them. Clyde Chamberlin entertained his audience with his narration and slides of unusual tombstones. They ranged from ornate sculptures in the classi­ cal style to one made from ready-mix poured into a cardboard box and inscribed with a screw driver. One had a large snap clothespin sculpted on the top. Why? The man who ordered it owned the factory where the clothespins were made. He was still living and was glad to tell the “why” of this unusual marker. One marker for a woman who hated her mother said she was the daughter of John Doc and wife. Anoth­ er had a detailed genealogy inscribed. His choice example is one he had printed on the necktie he wore for the occasion - a mark­ er flanked on each side by a parking meter set on “expired." The owner took the pre­ caution of welding the coin slot shut so nobody could change the setting. Chamber­ lain had a list of more than 60 publications in which his unique stories have been print­ ed. as well as a list of TV and radio talk NEWS shows on which he has appeared. Teaching a wntmg class is another of his sidelines, as well as taking excellent pictures Some of his slide examples were from England and Scotland. United Methodist Women’s Sunday was observed Sept. 17 at Central UMC. Presi­ dent Betty Shcttcriy was worship leader. Ladies served an ushers, greeters, scripture reader and others hosted the coffee hour. The pastor used the story of Mary and Martha as inspiration for his message, titled “Distractions." Special mission recognition pins were presented to Theron and Roberta King in appreciation of their service to mis­ sion in the Philippines several years ago and their continuing interest in missions. Twenty Alethians met at the Berlin Towr ship home of Marguerite Dick with Ruh. Shanks serving as co-hostcss. Rev. Gerald Mitchel! of Lansing spoke about his inner city ministry in Grand Rapids for several years and his present ministry to a new group seeking to establish a church. His father has worked with Ed Leak at GM in Lansing for many years and the two fami­ lies arc good friends. In November the MORTGAGE SALE Robert A. Tremain A Reoociotea, P.C. la a MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by PATRI­ CIA A HIEMSTRA. A SINGLE WOMAN to TMS MORTGAGE INC., DBA THE MONEY STORE, NEW JERSEY Mortgagee, datoo August 12. 1997. and recorded on August 20.1997, as item •1000566, Barry County records, Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOL­ ING ANO. SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED 8/31/97, SERIES 1997-C by an assignment dated August 15, 1998, as recorded on December 17, 1998 as item •1022489, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of eighty thousand nine hundred twenty nine and 85/100 Doflars (880.929.85). including inter­ est at 10.875% per adjustable rate rider. U nd 6f the power of sale contain ed in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved. notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthour«, Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on October 19.2000. Said premises are situated in MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE. Barry County. Michigan and are described asLOT 36 OF MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS. *2, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE 13. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 14.2000 THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates, PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue SuteSOO Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (10/5) Alethians will go on a bus trip. Ingham County clerk has listed among the marriage licenses that of Richard Anthony Goethals and Vicki Jean Nicthamcr. Vicki is the daughter of David and Darlene, living west of Woodland. The wedding was on Saturday last Funeral services were held on Monday at Belding for Charles Brecheisen, 80. who died on Friday. Bunal was in the Freeport cemetery. He was the father of Alan (Loma) Brecheisen, who lives on the farm of his grandparents. Millard and Minnie. His oth­ er survivors are his wife. Betty, children Barbara Bankwitz of Dearborn and son of Grand Rapids. He also had one grand­ daughter and six grandsons, including Daniel, son of Loma and Alan. Lakewood coed cross country has a home meet today at 4:30. The girls’ varsity tennis team plays Okemos at home today at 4 p.m. Giris’ varsity and JV basketball have the next home game on Sept. 26 against Oke­ mos at 5 p.m. Boys’ varsity football game at home comes tomorrow. Sept. 22, with Oke­ mos the opponent. THW FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM BRLL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - DetauR has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul D. Boysen and Peggy A Boysen husband and wife (original mortgagors) to G.E. CapM Mortgage Services, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 27,1998, and recorded on April 3,1998 tn Uber Document 1009914, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at fie date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-ONE AND 08/100 dollars (8103.641.08). including interest al 8.850% per annum. Under the power of safe cnrtMnod in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wS be forectooed by a sate al too mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO pjn., on November 2.2000. Said premteea ve situated in ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP, Barry County. Michigan. and are described as: Al that certain parcel of land situated in too Township of Orangovtte. being known as Lot 44. Crystal Lake Estates, recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, on page 72, Barry County Records. The redemption period shefl bo 6 month(s) from toe date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a In which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from too date of such sate Dated . September 21.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200021291 Dolphins (1Qri9) NOTICE OF PUBLIC NEARRNI ON PROPOSED ZONM AMBBMENT1 Nottcu 11 haraby glvan M lha Bany County PfcrMiglZaltog Cnmmiaainn wfl conduct a pubk having on tiplivbir 2S. 2000. at TM PM In tw Communly Room. Couth * Law BuAAng al 220 W. Court SI. Ilaitingi, MkMgan. Tha auttact oi tw pubtc having wB ba tv conadaraOcn d «ia Mowing amandmart to die 1978 Barry County Zoning Ontnanca. aa amandad. MAP CHANGE - A-8-2000 Request Io fazona property in Sac 9. BaHunore Townahip (aaa map). Commencing al tie NW comer ol Sec 9. T2N. RSW. ti S 440 H, »> Easterly 1000 ». to POB Thence southerly along lha centariine oi tv mad (South M-37 Hwy.) 080 IL, dr Waalarty 300 Il 0> northerly pnM with «w camartna ol he road (Scuti M-37 Hwy.) 000 », »i aaatody 300 Il Io POB. Washburns to observe 70 years of marriage Doris Vrooman to mark 90 years Doris Vrooman w ill celebrate her 90th birthday. Doris was bom Sept. 19. 1910. Her children mv ite all her family, friends and former neighbors for ice cream and cake at Tyden Park. Hastings. Mich, on Sunday. Sept. 24. 2000 from 2 to 4 p.m.. rain or shine. Please come. Dons would love to see you all. No gifts, please Dons resides at Clark Memorial Home. 1551 Franklin. Grand Rapids. MI 49506. Lewis and Lucille Washburn are ap­ proaching 70 years of marriage on Oct. 18. 2000. The Washbums were married on Oct. 18. 1930 in South Bend. Indiana Lucille is the former Lucille Cripe. They have two daughters and one son. They are Shirley and Jay Kulp of Kalamazoo and Florida. Betty Washburn-Spore of Hastings and Richard and Priscilla Washburn of Kalamazoo and Florida. They have seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The children are very proud of their par­ ents* long and happy marriage A family dinner will be held before they return to Florida. Cards can be sent to address of Klines Resort 22460. Lot 71. Box 25914. Three Rivers. Ml 49093 before Oct. 16 and 31152 Hollerich Dr.. Big Pine Key. Florida. 33043 after they return home Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call Us at 945-9554 FROM R-1 TO AR. R-1 - Single Family Ra.ldarUlal OUirtct and AR - AgrlcurturaL Rural Residential and Leonard Spyker to celebrate 70th A surprise 70th birthday party is planned for Leonard Spyker at Hastings United Methodist Church. Sept. 24. 2000, from 2 to 5 p.m. Lcn and Lois will be there from Tcllico Village. TN visiting friends. Join them and their families of Stuart and Melissa of Phoenix. Marvin and Suzy of Frisco. CO.. and Steven. Teri and Nick of Sturgis, at Len’s surprise party. Your presence is the only gift to bring Recreational uismcij AH of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbal­ ly or in writing, wiH be given the opportunity to be heard at toe above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to toe address listed below or taxed to 616-948-4820. The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordnance b available for pubic inspec­ tion al the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W State Si. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a m. io 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 pm.) Monday thro Friday. Please cal the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for toe hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered al toe meeting, to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ton (10) days notice to the County of Bony. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County at Bany by writing or caR the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058 - (616)948-4891. Dobbte S. Smith Barry County Cterit �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 21 2000 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED To the owner or owners of any and all interests in or liens upon the land described TAKE NOTICE Sale was lawfully made of the following described land for unpaid taxes on that land, and that undersigned has title to the land under tax deed or deeds issued for the land You are entrf'eu to a reconveyance of this land within 6 mor ths after return of service of this notice upon payment to the treasurer of the county in which the land is situated, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50 percent in addition, and the fees of the sr.enff for the service and/or cost of pu^1 cation of the notice The ser vice or publication costs shall be the same as if for persona) service of a summons upon com­ mencement of an action without additional cost or charge. If payment as described r mis notice is not made the undersigned wrfl institute proceed­ ing fcr possession of the land Description of the land Parcel I. COM N 1/4 PST SEC 28-3-7 TH SWLY AL CEN HWY 100 FT TH S PAR 1/4 LI 148.5 FT TO RIV TH ELY 100 FT MA. TO 1/4 LI TH N 165 FT TO POB TAX #0805-028-000-050 00 Amount Paid $49.94 Deed # 149 Amount Due $74.91 PLUS SHERIFF AND PUBLICATION FEES Tax for the Year 1996 (Signed) William D Warren 161 Trails End Defton. Ml 49046 To: John R. Fig. Spouse of John R Fig, Ruth Brann. Spouse of Ruth Brann, unknown, unascertained, undetermined, unborn hetrs. devises, legatees, and assigns, including those who are legally incompetent to act on the* own behalf, said individuals being persons indicated to have seme interest m the land above described according to Barry records This is an unimproved parcel NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED To the owner or owners of any and all interests or liens upon the land described. TAKE NOTICE: Sale was lawfully made of the following described land for unpaid taxes on that land, and that undersigned has title to the land under tax deed or deeds issued for the land. You are entitled to * reconveyance of this land within 6 months afle- return of service of this notice upon payment to the treasurer of the county tn which the land Is situated, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together wth 50 percent m addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the service and/or cost of publication of the notice The ser­ vice or publication costs shal be the same as if for personal service of a summons upon com­ mencement of an action without additional cost or charge. If payment as described in this notice is not made, the undersigned will institute proceed mg for possession of the land. Description of the land: Parcel III, COM 200 FT SWLY OF N 1/4 PST SEC 28-3-7TH SWLY 100 FT Til SPAR 1/4 LI 132 FT Til NELYALRIV100 FT N 132 FT POB Amount Paid $49 94 Deed 9:151 Amount Due: $74.91 PLUS SHERIFF AND PUB­ LICATION FEES. Tax for the Year 1996 (Signed) William D Warren 161 Tra*ls End Delton, Ml 49046 To: Bonnie L Fig, Spouse of Bonnie L Fig. Bonnie Bumworth. Spouse of Bonnie Bumworth. Donna R Gardner. Spouse of Donna R. Gardner. James H. Gardner, Spouse of James H. Gardner, unknown, unascertained, undetermined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and assigns, including those who are legally incompetent to ad on their own behalf, said individuals being persons indi­ cated te have some interest in the land above described according to Barry Records. Th® is an unimproved parcel (9-14) NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED To the owner or owners of any and all interests m or liens upon the land described TAKE NOTICE Sale was lawfully made of the following described land for unpaid taxes on that land, and that undersigned has title to the land under tax deed or deeds issued fcr the land You are entitled to a reconveyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of this notice upon payment to the treasurer of the county in which the land is situated, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50 percent in addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the service and or cost of publication of the notice The ser vice or publication costs shall be the same as if for personal service of a summons upon com­ mencement of an action without additional cost or charge If payment as described in th® notice is not made, the undersigned will .nstitute proceed­ ing ior possession of the land Description of the land: Lot #148 of Lakewood Estates Hope Township Parcel #08 007-160-124 00. Amount Paid $88 27 Deed #: 258 Amount Due $132 40 PLUS SHERIFF AND PUBLICATION FEES Tax for the Year 1996 (Signed) Willian D Warren 161 Trails End Delton. Ml 49046 To: David W Evans. Spouse of Davrd W Evens. Audrey C Evens, unknown, unascer­ tained, undetermined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and assigns, mcludmg those who are legally incompetent to act on then own behalf said XMSnnduafs being persons indicated to have some interest in the land above described according to Barry Records Th® is an unimproved parcel (9-14) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Arthur P Hedges. Jr. (original mortgagors) to Amerrfirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 17.1997. and recorded on October 7. 1997 in Uber 1002515. Bany County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Homeside Lending. Inc., Assignee by an assignment dated September 17. 1997. which was recorded on July 22,1998, in Liber 1015360. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND 23/100 dollars ($68,217.23). including interest at 8.500% per annum Under the powers o* sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p m., on October 19. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencng at the West 1/4 post of Section 28. Town 1 North Range 7 West, thence South along the West hne of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28. 495 feet, thence East 332 feet; thence North 495 feet; thence West 332 feet to the place of begrnng The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 7. 200C FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #200020266 Tigers (10/5) A re you looking for a less “taxing” way to give? Come to this FREE SEMINAR that will show you creative, interesting and easy ways to reduce both Estate & Income Tax burdens, while allowing you to help your community and charities you love! When: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Where: Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center, Hastings Ann landers Depression aid Dear Ann Landers: Last year at this time. I was reading the paper, and your col­ umn jumped out at me You said there was help for depression. I had been feeling miserable A relation­ ship had just ended, and my job was bon ng. I had no energy I wanted to go to sleep and never wake up. I knew I couldn't “leave” because I was a single mother of an IIycar-old boy and had responsibilities. I struggled through each day. tired and un­ happy Worst of all. I wasn’t giving my son the time he deserved because it took so much energy to just stay mobile. Then I saw your column, and I decided to call the toll-free number I was given the phone number of a screening site, went to the location, completed the questionnaire, and talked to a mental health clinician. I was a nervous wreck, but once I got there. I felt comfortable and began to believe there was hope. That was last October. Today, after con­ tinuing in treatment. I am feeling much bet­ ter. My son has noticed a tremendous dif­ ference. and I am approaching the world with a more positive outlook. The sadness, hopelessness and darkness I was feeling has lifted, and I can now deal with the normal ups and downs of life. I urge anyone who is feeling the way I did to take advantage of National Depression Screening Day. It changed my life. Ann. and your column was the key. Thank you for letting your readers know about this program. - Christie in Missouri. Dear Christie: This is the I Oth year of the National Depression Screening Day pro­ gram. This year’s screening will be on Thursday. Oct. 5. One in five women and one in IO men will get depression over the course of their lifetimes. Heart attack survivors and those with congestive heart failure who also have depression have a significantly greater chance of dying within six months than those who do not have depression. New /Ztcensee Harold Richard Dishong. Nashville and Delores May Cole, Muskegon. Tod Jeffery Ashley. Delton and Dina Anne Posscnti. Hopewell Jet., N.Y. Aaron Christopher Shumway. Hastings and Kelly Kaye Kurr. Hastings Jeffrey Stuart Edwards, Battle Creek and Brenda Kay Campbell, Dowling. Mark Allen Rouse. Plainwell and Sherry Ann Miles, Delton. Raymond Joseph Gibbs. Delton and Jeanette Ann Aukcrman, Delton. Robert Eugene Alban, ill. Hickory Corners and Devin Brooke Schmuhl, Hickory Comers. Richard William Furlong. Hastings and Katherine Jean DcMond. Hastings. Roger Lyle Sherman. Hastings and Candi Jo Robins. Hastings. Brian Nelson Speck. Middleville and Amy Gwen Chiaramontc. Middleville. Roy Edward Schlachtcr. Hastings and Beverley Ann Brown. Hastings. Kevin Scott Boulter, Delton and Robin Gail Nyberg, Delton. Michael Paul Maher. Plainwell and Bren­ da Lucille Sfnrtcboom, Plainwell. Jason Marc Morgan. Fl. Lewis, WA and Sarah Amanda Holloman, Way land. Thad Michael Homistcr. Delton and Cindy Joan Carlson. Delton Andrew Paul Pelli, Middleville and Nan­ cy Janet Miles, Middleville. What others have said: " I never knew how rewarding and creative gifting could be. Thanks for two great days' Jim Coleman ‘Pam Davidson is an excellent, dynamic presenter’" Karen Welcher. Barry Co Commission on Aging You won’t want to miss this! SPACE IS LIMITED. PLEASE CALL (616-945-0526), EMAIL (bcf@wmis.net) or FAX (616-945-4536) YOUR RESERVATION BY SEPTEMBER 21st. Planning a garage sale? Before the weather changes, have ONE MORE SALE and raise a little "extra cash!" Advertise your event in the Reminder on Tuesday and the Banner on Thursday and DOUBLE your coverage. Give us a call at... 945-9554 Taking care Dear Ann Landers: When my husband retired. I said. “I've been getting up al 5:30 a.m and cooking breakfast for you for 40 years. Nou that you're retired. I’m not do­ ing it anymore.” I told him if he needed help. I would leach him. He accepted that, and now. he actually seems to enjoy it. When I meet the girls for lunch. I tell him there are plenty of fixings in the fndge. and lo “help yourself.” Now when I vacuum. I do the living room and tell him. “You can do the bedroom” When I change the sheets, he’s right there with me. When I threw my back out loading the dishwasher and couldn’t do anything for few days, he said. “No more of that - from now on. I II do the dishes ” He never knew what the inside of a grocery store looked like. Now he docs all the shopping. I let him know his help means a lot to me. When he doesn't feel well, I take over his duties. I haul the trash and cut the grass. He never fails to say. “Thank you.” When I was in the hospital, he did all the laundry. When I got home, he kept us well-fed. People who care about each other take care of one another - and it's not a duty, it’s a pleasure. - J.M.. Boca Raton. Fla. Dear J.M : Your letter is a blueprint for a successful mhrnagc The key phrase is, “Take care of one another” Solid relation­ ships arc built one day al a time. I love the way my readers learn from one another ••••• Do you have questions about sex, but no one to talk to? Ann Landers' booklet. "Sex and the Teenager." i.\ frunk and to the point. Send a self-addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for 53 75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens. c/oAnn Landers. P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send 54 55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Cre­ ators Syndicate web page al www. cre­ ators, com Copy right 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. ISittk Announcements GIRL, Mallory Kay, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Sept. 6.2000 at 12:24 p.m. to Rose­ mary and Scott Andrews of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Skyler Lyn Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 5. 2000 at 9:16 p.m, to Joshua and Mary Miller of Nashville Weighing 6 lbs. 7* 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY. Zachary Jacob, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Sept 5, 2000 at 5:10 p.m. to Knsta and Jacob Noorman of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Kyle George, born at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Aug. 29. 2000 at 8:30 p.m. to Kevin and Karcy Potter of Dowling. Weighing 10 lbs. 11 ozs and 23 inches long. With Support of a Grant from the Michigan Community Service Commission Mrs. Davidson is a magna cum laude graduate of the Indiana University School of Law and a talented charitable gift planner and dynamic public speaker with more than 13 years experience. Previously she was an examiner in the Gift and Estate Tax Division of the IRS and in the private practice of law in Indianapolis. Indiana. Retired miser :...... .. JU. • : Lit JI Dear Ann Landers: io the woman who wrote concerning her husband's recent re­ tirement, I offer my deepest sympathy. My husband has been retired for a year, and it stinks. The amount he receives from his pension and Social Security is a few hundred dollars a month less than his paychecks were. In order to make up the difference, he decided to hire himself out a a handyman. He makes $20 an hour, and has more work than he can handle. It sounds great, but it has created real problems. He considers whatever money he makes to be his alone. The man refuses to pari with a dime - unless it's for himself Every once in a while, he’ll have dinner in a restaurant and go to a movie. If he asks me to go along, I have to pay my ■ Presented by: Barry Community Foundation, Volunteer Center of Barry County & Barry County United Way. Speaker Pamela Jones Davidson. J.D. Senior Consultant and Charitable Gift Planner mothers who suffer from depression arc less likely to use simple protective mea­ sures such as car scats and electrical outlet covers to ensure the safety of their children They arc also less likely to read to their children on a daily basis. And oI course, de­ pression is the most common psychiatric diagnosis associated w ith suicide. Common symptoms include sadness, hopelessness, helplessness and worthless­ ness. People with depression experience difficulty sleeping and changes in ap| rite. Sufferers no longer derive pleasure in activ itics that were once enjoyable, and may have difficulty concentrating and making decisions. Some people have vague medical complaints such as aches and pains that persist. Depression may also be character­ ized by thoughts of death and suicide Here’s the good new* Depression is treatable, and more than 80 percent of peo­ ple with depression do improve with treat­ ment Screenings are free and anonymous. Those who may be experiencing symptoms of depression, or know someone who is. should call the toll-free number that has been set up especially for my readers. It is I-800-242-22 i I (TTY for the hearing im­ paired: I-800-855-2880). These numbers are available starting today, and you will be given the location of the screening site in your area. Screening participants will hear an edu­ cational presentation and have the opportu­ nity to take an anonymous, written screen­ ing test, pick up educational brochures, and meet individually with a clinician for a brief screening interview. Anyone who appears to have symptoms of depression w ill be di­ rected to a treatment facility in his or her area. If you sec yourself in today's column, don't fail to follow through. It could make a huge difference in your life. If you have a friend or loved one who you believe may be depressed, please do whatever is in your power to get that person to a screening site. It could be the greatest gift you will ever give. own wav We have no other social life. He has always been a tightwad, but now he's worse than ever. He keeps “his” money locked lo a tool chest, hidden in the garage He's 66 years old. recently had a complete physical, and has no health problems. He says he has only a few years left and should be able to do whatever he wants. Mean­ while. I have an appointment with a thera­ pist next week Ami better off without him? I'm not sure I'd love to be the wav we were years ago. but I don't see that happening Any ideas. Ann ’ Sleeping With the Enemy in Baltimore Deal Baltimore Yuur husband may be physically healthy, but his behavior sug­ gests that he has some strudel in his noodle. And what’s with you. that you would agree to pay your ovv n way when you go w ith him to dinner and the movies? Did he do this be­ fore he retired? You say you have an appointment with a therapist Good! You need lo slay in therapy and find out why you have such low self-es­ teem that you would allow your husband to treat you so shabbily. Since he has been re­ tired only one year, time is on your side. You have too big an investment in the rela­ tionship to throw in the towel. Keep read­ ing. and lake a lesson from another wife in Florida: BOY, Benjamin Lyle, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Aug. 31. 2000 at 2:39 p.m. to Christopher and Jennifer Stafford of Hast­ ings. Weighing 7 lbs 8 3/4 ozs and 21 inches long. BOY, Coy Dalton, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Aug. 29. 2000 at 8:17 a.m. lo Troy and Eileen TcnEyck of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY. Seth Austin Michael, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Sept. 4. 2000 at 2:55 p.m. to Brandy Stockham and Austin Ray of Hastings. Weighing X lbs. 8 1/4 ozs. and 21 inches long BOY, Jacob Scott, born at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Aug 31.2000 at 2:26 p.m. to Bill and Lon Dykstra of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. BOY, Tyler Lee. born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 31, 2000 at 8:55 p.m. to Stacy Fullerton and Chris Everitt of Lake Odessa. Weighing 5 lbs. 7 ozs. and 18 inches long. GIRL, Kylie Shianc Zimmerman, bom to proud parent... Chad and Mindy Zimmer­ man of Hastings. This little ray of sunshine was brought into the world on Aug. 12, 2000 at 8:14 a m in Battle Creek. Kylie was bom 20 inches long, weighing 7 lbs. 7 oz. She was welcomed home and is loved by proud grandparents, aunts and uncles, many family members and friends. SAVE ON YOUR AUTO & HOME INSURANCE If you hove your personal auto and homeowners insurance with us, both policies will cost you less. Exclusively for Michigan drivers and homeowners from Farm Bureau Insurance Call now t Larry Neil, CLU, CHFC 333 W Stau Sued Hatfinc.. Ml 49O5& Phone: 945-3443 Making Your Future More Predictable BUREAU WWW UrmOurumnsu/incemi com �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 21. 2000 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Days and Times of Irving Charlton <vn) By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Note H'hen Mr Mead w rites about Indi­ ans, they are referring to Michigan Native Americans, usually of the Ottawa. Chippe­ wa or Pottawatomi descent He are present­ ing this to our readers as it was w ritten in Mr Mead's own words Keith Mc.id writes; “Irving Charlton was born Aug. 28, 1882, the only child of E. Frank and Roscanna Althousc Chariton, on the 40-acrc farm across the road south and about 20 rods east from the stone house. There were many Charltons in the area, but I only knew of Irving’s uncles. Calvan, William and Clarence. I never saw any of them. “Irving’s father, Frank Charlton, was a very industrious farmer and prior to buying the farm where he later had the stone house and bam built, he and Mrs. Chariton had lived on and worked the farm across from the Lakeview schoolhouse. The school­ house was built in 1902. “They bought the farm where the stone house now stands from the Andrew Shaffhauser family in 1904 or 1905 and Irving grew up in the Lakeview School Dis­ trict area. "His boyhood was spent as most normal boys in those times, however, he always was mechanically inclined, had a very inquiring mind and was always interested in why things were and what controlled them. He loved lo fish and tramp in the woods and enjoyed nature and all the birds and ani­ mals. He was always an ardent collector of Indian relics, even as a boy, “I have school rolls kindly loaned to me by Ruth Cogs veil Varney of what was then known as District No. 7. Castleton Town­ ship School, Martin Comers, on East Side Road. The years 1894 to 1897 show that Irving Charlton, along with 107 other stu­ dents. attended there. B.D. Wotring was the teacher. He later had a drug store in Nashville. “In the school years of 1897 to 1900, there were 106 students attending. Burton A. Perry was the teacher. Mr. Perry later became Dr. Perry, a well known local vet­ erinarian fur many years. Robert Martin married June Perry, Dr. Perry's sister. "Irving Charlton attended Martin School from September 1889 to June 1898. On June 19, 1896, tragedy struck the Charlton family. As Irving and his uncle, Clarence Charlton, were trying to cover a haystack on the Charlton farm before an electrical storm, lightning struck and killed Irving’s uncle. It was certainly a tragic thing for a 16-ycar-old boy to have to witness. Those who knew, said Irving did all that could be done and he tried to revive him and covered him with moist soil but to no avail. Clarence was 24 years old. “When Irving was a boy. he was always rigging up some machine to run by a wind­ mill or some other contrivance. He was always a mechanic. In those days, there was much work done in the woods in the wintertime. “Irving told of having an old relat'vc staying with them who always had to have some kind of tonic to take every day. she sent the bottle to be taken to town by Irving and a cousin while they were delivering a load of wood. However, those boys filled the bottle with rainwater from a hollow in a stump in the woods, as it was the same col­ or as the tonic. The old lady took it a spoon­ ful at a time and never knew the difference. Irving said it probably did her as much good as that from the drug store and cost a lot less. “Yes, Irving had a good sense of humor and enjoyed a good joke or trick. Lunch time at Lakeview School District No. 2 Fr Castleton Township Circa 1906 Irving Chartton (standing). Roseanna Althouse Chartton. (on the left) E. Frank Chartton. "As Lakeview, Hastings and Castleton township fractional district school did not exist prior to 1900,1 am enclosing an inter­ esting article written and read in September 1926 by Irene Gillespie Cogswell. Irving spoke of having taught country school for two weeks while yet going to high school in Hastings. Maybe that was the start of his decision to go to college and become a col­ lege professor later. The little hand bell written about belonged to Irving’s mother. Rose Charlton, as Vena Welch wrote me about in 1967: Lakeview, 25 years ago. Sept. 2. 1901. 25 years ago, the first session of school was held in Hastings, Castleton Fractional Dis­ trict No. 2 later named Lakeview School. District No. 2. Thirteen scholars answered the roll call that fair September mom with Miss Ella Shaffhauser as teacher, whose home then was where Frank Charlton now lives W Uk- •/ . We did nut have this beautiful school room as it is today, but the east part of the house opposite William Gillespie’s home, with a few chcirs and the stand now used for the water pail was the teacher’s desk. The little hand bell that is still around called the scholars to order. Miss Shaffhauser only taught one month when she was called to other work. Irving Charlton, who at that time was attending high school, supplied for two weeks until Miss Cassady was engaged to teach. She only taught lite remainder of the fall term. Harry Munton taught the winter term, then decided to get married and left us without a teacher again. Still another was hired, this time it was Vena Welch, who stayed by the school for three years. During Miss Welch’s time in the district, the new schoolhouse was built and moved into. Some of the pictures and Old Glory that decorate the walls today (1926) were efforts of her hands. Of the first 13 who attended here, three have already answered the call. "Come home,” and the rest arc all married except two. They now live many miles apart, only one still living in the district. Eighteen teachers have taught here. Time has made many changes in school, as well as community and we wonder, will there be as great a change in the next quar­ ter of a century? [Lakeview School District #2Fr., Castleton Township closed in 1963 when it was annexed to Hastings School Hantcfl ot pupllo. Forc*l Adams. Milu Barry. Arthur Barry. Ethel Barry. Nettie Barry. Rolland Barry. Julia Barry. Herbert Bolter. Harry Bolter. Lillie Bolter. Alice Bolter. A lick Bolter. Rolland Doi too. Grace Dolton. Maud Dnliua. Hazel Barnus. Emma Barion. Tillie Drovoot. Edu a nruvunt. Florence Coolbauch. Letha Coolbauch. Frank Coc**cll. William Cornell. Irrine Charlton. Viola Charlton. Burr DenniMin. Frankie DemonJ. Bernice Demund. Laura Demund. Floyd Demund. Jcve Demund. Merton Ellimc. Grace Elliwm. Myrtle ElUton. Orpha Elllaoo. Fred Endaley. Earl Farley. Mary Finter. Loi» Flroter. Edith Flrsler. Mj rile Grate. Lena Grate*. Stella Grave*. Pearl Greve*. William Gillewpie. Armina Gilleaplc. Elmer Gllkaple. llene Gllleipic. George Gilleapic. Willard iliituu. Grace Uilloo. Oita Hilton. Lonro Hilton. Deri Hilum. “The chief want In life l« wxncbndy wh» *hall make u» do the he»t necan.** Emmemox. Martin School on East State Road. District.] We were glad that schools have improved and that our children enjoy them, and hope they may always be blessed with the same opportunity of learning. Miss Shaffhauser taught a prayer that all repeated together in the morning exercises as follows: “And now before we work today. We must not target to prayta-Go<>Jio,hab kept us through the night an J brought us to the n" morning light. Help us. Lord to love thee more Than we ever loved before " "Irving attended Hastings High from September 1898 until June 1901, II grades. He usually drove a horse and buggy in fall and spring but used a horse and cutter when snow was on the roads. The horse was sta­ bled in a bam near the school, which was rented. “After high school. Irving wanted to go to Michigan State Agricultural College [now Michigan State University] in East Lansing but his father, Frank Charlton, “the old man," as Irving said, told him. “I can teach you all you need to know about agriculture right here." “But as time passed, Irving said. *1 was plowing in field nonh of the bam and going around and around it following a team of horses and I thought there must be a better future than this. He unhooked the team from the plow and took them to the bam and unharnessed them and went to the house to sec his mother and asked her if she would loan some money to stan going to college. “Mrs. Charlton gave him $300 and he went to East Lansing and enrolled. Irving always spoke well of his mother and how good a cook she was and how hard she worked. His father later was very proud of him and approved of his decision. He attended 1902-1908. Names or PuriLS Coxtixufj*. Harvey Hale. Glendora Hale. Myrtle Hale. Anna Hale. Roy Huff. Cbaa. Huff. Anna Hart. Dal«y Hopkioa. Pearl Inman. Earl Inman. Myra JtMlla. Bert Jeffrey. Byron Jeffrey. Ocy Jeffrey. George Keagle. Dor Mead. Orr Mead. Uarlie Mead. Hattie Mead. Memtt Mead. Gevrfe Mead. Bert Miller. Cora Miller. Minnie' Miller. Fk>Mie McPeck. Glen McPeck. Flnjd McKay. Morris Ortbnrn. MiloOi .burn. Rny Patten. Stella Patten. FloA»ie Pennington. Lena PrunM-r. Minnie Routh. OUve Kou«h. Bert Rou«b. Grace Stil«on. Arl>e T»”»o«cnd. Frank Traul«eio. Carl Traulnein. Edith Traulnein. Bert Trautnein. Claud Trautnein. Samuel Varney. Rilla Varney. Lillie V arncy. Solation Varney. Gc«rge V ame>. Clyde Varney. Pluma Varney. A lice ‘.VhcUtooe. ••Attempt the end aud never stand in doubt; Nothing**no ha.d but aearch will find It out-** “In later years, many knowing how he lived and his aversion to washing dishes, he said. 'I washed enough dishes while going to college to last me a lifetime.* “I have a letter written by Mrs. \cna Welch Bollinger in February 1967 from Deer Creek. III. She was then 84 years old. She was the teacher mentioned in Mrs. Cogswell's reading which given in 1926. Mrs. Bollinger had read clippings from the Banner sent to her by Clara Gillespie of Hastings who had corresponded with her all the years since she lived in this area. The clipping dealt with the walnut tree episode on the park which I wrote in the Banner about in 1967. Mrs. Bollinger wrote in her letter than the little hand bell used in the first Lakeview school was Rose Charlton’s and probably now is in the museum. “She knew Mrs. Chariton well and had visited her many times. She remembers Frank Charlton taking her across Thomapplc Lake by horse and bobsled to catch a train to Nashville Friday afternoon when the lake was frozen over. “Mrs. Bollinger’s maiden name was Welch. She later married August Bollinger. They had a son. Both father and son died in 1955. She was over at the park and saw Irv­ ing in 1955 for the last time. “From 1902 lo 1906. Irving while attend­ ing Michigan State Agricultural College, did not want to take ROTC and do all the Subscribe TODAY! drilling and marching so he took up college wrestling. "He said 'I was never an outstanding champion, but got along quite well and enjoyed doing it.* “He told of having to prop up his chin with books on his desk lo study after a workout in the ring or on the mat. as he said they worked on your neck a lot of the time and it would be so lame and sore he could hardly hold it up He was. even when I first knew him in his mid 50s. a very powerfully built, stocky man and could lift a tremen­ dous load. He was always a football and baseball fan. but said little about his playing earlier. "Vena Welch Bollinger mentioned in her letter about Irving wanting to take a tnp to Yellowstone Park during college vacation. His mother sent him $300 and he hitch­ hiked out there and sent home a picture of himself with long whiskers, a bundle on a stick by a stick fire roasting a piece of salt pork. Mrs. Bollinger said he was a ’pill.’ "When Irving was home dunng a Christ­ mas holiday vacation, he built an ice boat with a sail and mast. It was down in the barn overhead until he moved to the park in 1950 and is probably in the park now. He and neighbors had a lol of fun on Thornap­ ple Lake with it. (More about Charlton next week/ f^ailside giving Center 7955 Byron Center Ave.. S.W. Receive all the news for the Barry County area in 616-878-4620 the Hastings Banner. All the comforts of home without the work or worry! 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The choices arc many and the reasons are varied. Many of us would choose the sports that we either play or that we played because it just makes sense. Still the number of sports offered in the Olympics are too many to even count... and the number just keeps getting larger from year lo year. We're talking judo.. triathlon... fencing... cycling... sailing... shooting., rowing... basketball... baseball... volleyball... just to name a few. My personal favorites arc track and field, gymnastics and volleyball. They are sports I never played, but often covered as a college reporter at Western Michigan University. (P.S. the 2-1 Bronco football team is hosting 3-0 Toledo this Saturday night al Waldo Stadium and could sure use your support to defuse those potent Rockets. Game lime is 6:07 p.m.) (Back to the Olympics) What I find most intriguing about what's going on in Sydney is he variety of sports that can be viewed that aren't always shown and the stories of the athletes who persevere to capture their dreams. That, in my opinion, is what the Olympic spirit is all about. You may not remember the name of the athlete who won gold in the 50-meter pistol shoot, but if you get a chance to view the athletes hard at work, you are sure to remember their touching stories. NBC is doing a fine job in telling us the stories of the 2000 Olympians. The biggest problem they have with televising the games is making their reports seem timely (because of the difference in clocks in the U.S. and in Australia), but Bob Costas and the other reporters are devoting a majority of their work to letting us know who these athletes really arc and how they have come to be who they are now in Sydney. The Olympics should be for the athletes who work hard, but don't always receive the big pay checks or the media glory that they rightfully deserve. Forget about baskcltall or tennis. Who needs lo see professional jocks from our land, slam dunk or fire a rocket past athletes from much smaller lands. (P.S. Former Middleville tennis and football star Nate LaVoie is now an assistant coach with the Caledonia tennis program. Il was great to see Nate last Saturday, although he looked a little odd dressed in that purple and gold) And who cares that the U.S. men's gymnastics team finished fifth out of six. Whal matters most are the athletes who buck the odds and go after their dreams. For example, a swimmer from Ohio who was seriously hurt in a car accident, but returns to not only compete, but to win a silver medal, swimming next to her friend who earned the gold. That's what the Olympic Games are truly about. After returning from a high school football game Friday night. I made it home to view Sydney's opening ceremonies which included a beautiful song-(which 1 hear is making its way up the Australian record charts) by Olivia Newton-John, and the lighting of the glowing torch amidst water and the many starry-eyed athletes. It was simply mesmerizing and put into focus the meaning of sport and/or celebration. At this time, everybody was a gold winner. The games have now begun and nol much has changed. Talk to you soon. Last week. Delton-Kellogg'* varsity gridders passed a tough test. This week, coach Rob Hecthuis Punthcrs face another big obstacle. Delton-Kellogg. 3-1 overall and 1-0 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association (KVA), host Mattawan this Friday. The Panthers are coming off a thrilling 29-12 triumph at Pcnnfield. "We faced a really good team, but it’s just one win," Hecthuis said. "Every week, we play another good football team." The D-K Panthers gained 248 yards rushing, forced Pennficld into six turnovers and reached pay din four times. The first score came at 4:25 of the first quarter on a 1-yard sneak by senior quancrback J.T. Charron. Charron ended his night with three rushing touchdowns and an air scoring strike to David Overbcek. His other rushing touchdowns were a I-yard run at 5:26 of the second quaner and a 17-yard dart at 2:05 of the third quarter. The touchdown toss was a 17-yarder to Overbcek with 4:38 remaining in the fourth quarter. Kirkestue finished with three extra points and Jeremie Coplin added a 2-pomt conversion. Overbcek gained 97 yards on the ground on 14 carries. The Panther squad had 248 on 28 attempts. Turnovers played a big factor in the outcome as Pennfield coughed it up six times and Delton-Kellogg fumbled twice. "We're definitely improving." Heethuis said. "The defense has only allowed two touchdowns in the last three wins." Delton-Kellogg All-State noseguard Billy Ferris proved to be a "man child" with 11 tackles and 2 quarterback sacks "What a great victory it was; our defense was just outstanding." Heethuis said. Heethuis also gave special praise to the play of his offensive line. Dan Roth. Kirkestue. Bob Thompson. Nick Erridge, Jeff DeGoedc and Ferris. "We pounded them," Heethuis explained. "The offensive line is getting belter; that's why we go to practice every night." Pcnnfield is the defending KVA champ and were predicted, by some, to be the favorite again in 2000. Delton-Kellogg obviously did not receive that message as Pennfield only penetrated past the 50yard-line twice in the lopsided battle. The Panthers must continue to improve if they are to beat the Mattawan Wildcats. Mattawan is 3-1 and its season has included wins over Vicksburg and Portage Northern. The ’Cats’ lone loss was to Kalamazoo Christian. Rangers present football Saxons with serious homecoming challenge It's back to the drawing board, or to practice, for the Hastings High School varsity football team. . The Saxons (2-2. 0-2) hope to regroup after a disappointing 21-2 loss last Friday at home against Hudsonville. "The offense never got going," Hastings head coach Jeff Keller said of the loss to the Eagles. "We played good defense, but they had good speed. When you have speed on defense, you can do a lot of things.** Ranger netters hand Lady Saxons league defeat Forest Hills Central swept the doubles and won a 6-2 decision over Hastings in prep tennis action Monday at Hastings. The Lady Saxons two wins came al No 1 singles as Kim Karmes beat Laura Montague 6-3. 6-2 and No. 2 singles as Amanda VanBuren knocked off Niki Swingles 6-3,6-4. Forest Hills' Ashley Gayle defeated Hastings' Erin Bradley at No. 3 singles 6­ 2, 6-2 and Ranger Nooraih Khan beat Marta Lluch at No. 4 singles 6-1, 3-6, 6­ 0. In doubles FHC won all four with Lauren Grazanka and Michelle King defeating Jeri Hendershot and Angie Swiatek at No. 1 6-3, 6-3, Lindsay Weiskittcl and Jackie Weiskittel defeating Kristen Wildern and Heather Drumm at No. 2 6-0, 6-3. Sabrina Shisler and Myra Epp winning over Margo Cooklin and Jenny Cottrell at No. 3 6-1, 6-1 and Betsy Lievense and Carolyn Rowe winning against Emily Martin and Bret Nugent al No. 4 6-2, 6-2. League season opened impressively... In its first conference match versus Hudsonville, Hastings' netters achieved a clean sweep. The Lady Saxons beat the Eagles Sept. 13 8-0 at home. In singles. Kim Karmes defeated Kristina Scon at No. 16-1, 6-3, Amanda VanBuren beat Rachel Vilums at No. 2 6­ 2,6-2. Erin Bradley won a straight setter against Lindsay VanderMolen at No. 3 7­ 5.6-2 and Marta Lluch defeated Stephanie Swanson at No. 4 6-2, 6-1. In doubles Jeri Hendershot and Angie Swiatek won at No. 1 over Jessica Quarterback Dave Wilson breaks through the line looking for first down yardage. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Eagles gained 161 total yards to Hastings’ 96. Luke Tanis ran for 90 of Hudsonville’s 161 and scored two touchdowns, of 3 and 4 yards. Nick Kotjer added the other Eagle score with a 45-yard interception return. The Saxons* defense played well for the most oart. Dan Slaughter had 16 tackles, Joey Keller 15, Sean Tefft had an Saxon Adam Schantz uses some fancy footwork to avoid a tackle attempt in last week’s home game with Hudsonville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) interception and 11 tackles, Nathan Rounds 9 tackles and Zac Fulmer had 7 bone crushers. Offensively, Keller knows his team must play better if they have any shot of knocking off the Rangers. "We have to move the ball," Keller said. "We must sustain drives and control the ball a little bit more." versus FHC. Forest Hills Central is no small foe. At tight end alone, the Rangers have a 6-6, 225 athlete as well as one 6-6, 250. "We just have to play better," Keller stated. Defense pays way for Trojans gridders MIDDLEVILLE — Il nude perfect sense that on the first cool n crisp Friday football night of the 2000 prep season that a hard-hitting defense would decide an important outcome. The heavy hitting Middleville Trojans delivered the punishment with big hits and opportunistic take aways, beating the Godwin Heights Wolverines 14-0 in O-K Blue gridiron action last week at Bob Erin Bradley, at No. 2, fires one back at her Ranger opponent. Terpstra and Katie VanDerKolk 6-1, 6-0, Kristen Wildern and Heather Drumm prevailed at No. 2 over Becky Smedley and Melissa Terske 6-1. 6-0. Margo Cooklin and Jenny Cottrell won al No. 4 over Jenna Harrington and Amber Schrotenboer 6-3, 6-2 and Emily Martin and Bret Nugent prevailed over Ginger Wolfe and Marie TenHave 6-4,6-3. White Stadium. The black and orange scored two touchdowns, one set up by an interception and the other coming because of a muffed punt, in the second and third quarters. The Trojans also scored two points on a safety by its starting quarterback. You Bucher. Sophomore defensive back Chad Baragar intercepted a Godwin pass at 10.24 of the second quarter and returned it Lady Trojans net win over Lakewood A trio of three set matches highlighted a tennis matchup between Barry County foes Middleville and Lakewood Monday at the Larry Seger Courts in Middleville. The host Lady Trojans came away with a 5-3 win. but the Lady Vikings could have tied the score if they would have won another of the three-set. hard court to the two-yard-line. "All week long we talked to our safeties about sitting tight on their tighiend," Middleville coach Tim Penfield said. "I don't know if they ever came back to that play." Senior runningback Aaron Lalone carried it in from there to give Middleville a 6-0 advantage. The extra point try. however, was no good because of a bad battles. "We could have tied them; it was just loo tough," Lakewood coach Marty Ssoapn^d Kim Karmes, at No. 1. won a 6-3,6-2 match versus FHC. Leaders on offense against Hudsonville were Dan Slaughter with 24 yards on nine carries, David Wilson passing with four completions for 50 yards, receiver Zac Fulmer with one catch for 45 yards and receiver Adam Schantz with one catch for 24 yards. The numbers will need to better NET...See P«ge 14 snap. „...... Hastings' Sean Tefft (21) blows past two defenders and sprints down the sideline for big yards. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 21.2000 - Page 11 Lady Saxons post hoop win versus Hudsonville SCORING Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 54 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 38 J.T. Charron (Delton) 36 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 24 Yon Bucher (Middleville) 22 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 20 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 18 Aaron Lalone (Middleville) 18 Zia Shook (Middleville) 12 Eric Smith (Maple Valley) 12 David Overlieek (Delton) 12 Matt Erb (Middleville) 12 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 12 Shannon Kirkestue (Delton) 12 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 9 Mike Hopkins (Middleville) 9 Dave Wilson (Hastings) 8 Eric Goris (Maple Valley) 6 Joe Shaffer (Hastings) 6 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 6 Brandon Hopkins (Maple Valley) 6 BJ. Donnini (Hastings) 6 Troy Sloan (Maple Valley) 3 John Terberg (Maple Valley) 2 Ted Greenfield (Hastings) 2 BUSHINfi Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 52-317 David Overteek (Delton) 53-297 Aaron Lalone (Middleville) 34-278 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 37-247 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 35-240 Yon Bucher (Middleville) 49-227 Zia Shook (Middleville) 38-216 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 36-207 J. T. Charron (Delton) 33-180 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 25-163 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 20-161 Dan Slaughter (Hastings) 33-119 Mike Himeiss (Maple Valley) 20-109 David Wilson (Hastings) 31-65 Andy Ewing (Maple Valley) 8-58 B.J. Donnini (Hastings) 11-42 Tim Wawiemia (Maple valley) 12-37 Dave Wilson (Hastings) 12-36-116 J.T. Charron (Delton) 9-21-106 Yon Bucher (Middleville) 3-4-52 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 2-2-47 Tim Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 1-5-28 RECEIVING Rod Reynolds (Delton' 8-92 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 2-51 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 2-46 Joey Keller (Hastings) 4-39 Joe Shafle' (Hastings) 2-30 Brandon Hopkins (Maple Valley) 1-28 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 2-26 Dan Slaughter (Hastings) 2-16 TACKLES Dan Slaughter (Hastings) 50 Joey Keller (Hastings) 44 Nathan Hounds (Hastings) 41 Nick Erridge (Delton) 40 Jeff DeGoede (Delton) 39 Zac Fulmei (Hastings) 37 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 36 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 33 Matt Erb (Middleville) 33 Billy Ferris (Delton) 29 Curt Postema (Middleville) 25 Rod Reynolds (Delton) 24 Jon Heethuis (Defton) 24 Brett Vernon (Middleville) 19 Jell Jones (Maple Valley) 19 Jeremy Wiser (Maple Valley) 18 Eric Smith (Maple Valley) 17 Eric Goris (Maple Valley) 15 Travis Kersjes (Maple Valley) 14 Tom Patrick (Maple Valey) 13 Chris Ripley (Maple Valley) 13 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 12 INTERCEPTIONS Chris Ripley (Maple Valley) 2 J.T. Charron (Delton) 2 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 2 Chad Barager (Middleville) 2 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 1 Yon Bucher (Middleville) 1 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 1 Eric Smith (Maple Valley) 1 Joey Keller (Hastings) 1 Mark Price (Middleville) 1 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 1 Mike Himeiss (Maple Valley) 1 Jon Heethuis (Delton) 1 Mike Himeiss (Maple Valley) 1 Jeremy Wiser (Maple Valley) 1 Laura Dipert scored 15 points and Katie Noteboom added 10 as the Hastings' varsity girls basketbail team powered past Hudsonville Tuesday to improve its season record lo 2-4. The Lady Saxons led by just three (18­ 15) at half, but improved its play in the second two quarters to take the O-K White contest running away. "We played pretty sluggishly in the first half, but our second halt was much improved," Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh said. "We got some good sparks from a variety of players." In the second half, the Lady Saxons received many baskets from its aggressive press. The victory helped Hastings to even it’s mark, 1-1, in the O-K White, but better free throw shooting will be required if Laubaugh’s team is to be a contender in the league title chase. We evened our record in the league and that was our first goal," Laubaugh said. "But if we are to continue to be competitive, we must make our free throws. Tonight, we were only 5 for 17. That will hurt us down the road." The varsity lost a close game to Lowell last Thursday 38-28. The Lady Saxons played a good game, holding the Red Arrows in check. "We did exactly what we had hoped to do," Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh said. "We controlled tempo, we slowed them down and we played excellent defense." By controlling the tempo, the Saxons were within reach throughout the entire game. Katie Noteboom held Leslie Crowley, a freshman All-State player for Middleville last year, lo a season-low 4 points. A 15-5 deficit on free throws was the difference. "We were terrible from the free throw line and fouled them too often," laubaugh said. "They arc a big team and are hard to match up with under the basket." Leading scorers for the Lady Saxons was Laura Dipert with 13 points. Amanda Stoutjesdyk led Lowell with 15 mi*rkcrs. JVs win, Hay< leads freshmen... Hastings* junior varsity defeated Hudsonville 51-42. Tiffany Howell led Hastings with 16 points, 7 steals and 4 assists. Amber Thomas added 11 points and 4 assists. Homecomings, fierce foes make Week 5 exciting With a mark of 4-1 last Friday, Barry County's varsity football teams and J-Ad Graphics are feeling pretty inspired as we look toward this Friday's matchups. Last week's 4-1 record puts our season mark at 13-5. Not too shabby, but still plenty of room for improvement. The homecoming blitz begins this Friday with three area teams, Hastings, Middleville and Maple Valley, hosting these annual events. Enough small chat, on with the picks for Week 5: Forest Hills Central (2-2, 1-1) at Hastings (2-2, 0-2) The Rangers come to Hastings after posting a 41-27 triumph over Zeeland last week. In that game, Jon Ott threw three touchdown passes including ones of 71 and 50 yards to Kevin Murphy. In total, Ott managed 198 yards through the air. .The Saxons prepare for their •tefctog one on the chin, zT-^, to Hudsonville last Friday?After a couple of tough league defeats, the Saxons are looking to rebound. A key may be stopping Ott and his aerial attack. If so, Saxons such as Adam Schantz and Joey Keller must be ready lo defend and, possibly, pick off a few. It's homecoming and the HHS gridders will be inspired to do so. Prediction: Saxons 24, (Lone Touchdown) Rangers 7 Mattawan (3-1, 1-1) at Delton-Kellogg (3-1, 2-0) The Panthers arc perfect in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, but will have to put up a big game to beat the Wildcats. Mattawan is coming off a 27-6 victory over Galesburg-Augusta. It has been an up and down year for the 'Cats, posting wins over big schools like Vicksburg and Portage Northern, but losing a game to KVA foe Kalamazoo Christian. Delton-Kellogg is playing good ball on both sides of the ball, as last Friday's 29­ 12 win over Pcnnfield indicates. Expect some big hits... a few big plays and a thrilling Panther win. Prediction: Delton-Kellogg 28, Mild Cats 27 Bellevue (1-2, 0-1) at Maple Valley (4-0, 3-0) Maple Valley should have received a test last week in its game with Leslie. Instead the Lions, a team that should be ranked No. 1 in Class C, won by a lopsided score of 37-0. In four games, M.V. has out-scored its foes 156-14. i The Broncos have Kruggled this year and could be in for a long night Bellevue fell to Stockbridge 34-0 and the Lions arc ready to pounce. Prediction: Maple Valley 40, Broncos (not WMU) 2. Okemos (2-2, 2-1) at Lakewood (1-3, 1-2) Okemos found itself in a battle last week, but eventually lost to Charlotte 25­ 20. It was the Orioles first win over the Chieftains since 1991»._^ for the first time in the 2000 campaign. The Vikings received'' a running touchdown, a throwing touchdown, an interception for a touchdown and a 2point conversion from one player, quarterback Jake Schrock. The Vikings are capable of upsetting Okemos, but will need a total team effort to do so. Expect the team to step up to this big challenge. Prediction: Lakewood 21, Chieftains 20 Byron Center (4-0, 1-0) at Middleville (3-1, 2-0) The Bulldogs enter Bob White Stadium undefeated. A week ago, Byron powered past Chippewa Hills in non-league action 28-13. Middleville, however, also is playing solid ball. An indication of this was last week's 14-0 shutout over Godwin Heights. It's homecoming at TK and players and fans are looking for a breakout performance. We expect them to get just what they are hoping for. Prediction: Middleville 21, Hey Bulldogs 7 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC NOTICE Call 945-9554 Freshman, JVs fall to Arrows Hastings' freshman basketball team lost to a tough Lowell team Sept. 14 39-24. The Lady Saxons trailed 16-2 after the first quarter, but staged a comeback in the second and third quarters. In the end, Hastings played well, according to coach Jon Vertalka, but ran out of gas. Jill Jolley, Jamie Shilling, Nikki King and Carmen DesVoignes each scored 4 points to lead Hastings. The junior varsity team also dropped its contest versus Lowell. 65-34. Amber Thomas tallied 14 points to lead the Lady Saxons. Godwin 57 Middleville 44 The host Lady Trojans fell behind in the first quarter, but managed to come back, starting with a 12-9 second frame. Coach Marcy. Uyi’s team stayed. close and had some great opportunities in the end, but came up short. Sara Williams and Erin Palmer led the team with 10 and 16 points respectively. Ande Bouma made 5 steals and Ashley Carter pulled down 5 rebounds. Maple Valley 78 Bellevue 61 The Lady Lions received 24 points and 11 rebounds from Megan Garvey, 17 points from Jessie Grant, 12 points from Brieann Treloar and 10 points from Sarah Cook in the SMAA win at Maple Valley. The game included 88 free throw attempts with the Lady Lions making 38of-54 and the Broncos connection on 17of-34. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday. October 2, 2000. at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 202 E. State Street. Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of the public hearing is for the Board to hear comments and make a determination on a request by Hovey & Associates to re-zone a vacant parcel of land east of East North Street from R-R (Rural Residential Notice is hereby given the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the City HaM. Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, on Monday. October 2, 2000. at 7:30 p.m. to hear public comment regarding a request from Barry County Commission on Aging requesting a Special Use Permit to allow adutt day care at 109 West Walnut Street. (See map below) Legal descnption of said property is: CITY OF HASTINGS LOTS 900 & 901. EX N 11 1/2 FT. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City HaH. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information andor minutes of said hearing should be directed to the City Cleric at the same address as stated above. The City win provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Have a sports story? The freshmen dropped a 34-18 decision to Hudsonville. Scoring for the Saxons were Danielle Hays with 5 points, Nikki King with 4 and Anna Trumble. Nicole Shaw, Erin Hcmerling, Carmen DesVoignes and Jill Jolley with.2eachv Apartment - Office District). Legal description of said property is: CITY OF HASTINGS COM AT NW COR OR SW 1/4 OR NE 1/4 SEC 8-3-8, TH E 698 FT, TH S 350 FT, TH W 698 FT, TH N 350 FT TO BEG fumble recoveries Billy Ferris (Delton) 5 Nathan Rounds (Hastings) 3 Jeremy Chavis (Middleville) 2 Travis Kersjes (Maple Valley) 2 Maple Valley's Brieann Treloar (14) drives between two Bellevue defenders and scores two during Tuesday's nights home SMAA game. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings Crty Clark (telephone fit6-945-2468) or TDD an relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum OtyCtofk Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for infor­ mation and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone 616-945-2468) or TDD all relay services 1 -800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Sepi^ber 21. 2000 7-8er football season opens with Caledonia, Middleville Hastings* 7-8er football team opened its season Sept. 6 at Caledonia. The first quarter resulted in Hastings' offense running only one play from scrimmage, two punt returns of 50 and 55 yards and a couple touchdowns by Andrew Kelly. Hastings led after one 14-0. In the second quarter, Hastings* defense continued to hold Caledonia scoreless. The Saxons scored one touchdown on a 35-yard run by Andrew Kelly and added points on a second extra point by Scott Allerding. At half. Hastings was in front 22-0. In the 7-8er leagut. the kick after a touchdown is worth two points. The kickoff opening the second half . was returned for a touchdown by Andrew Kelly. The stingy defense held Caledonia and Hastings led 28-0 at the start of the fourth quarter. Brandon Johnson scored on a 40-yard run followed by a 2-yard scamper by Scott Allerding for the extra point. Derrick Jones intercepted a pass on the 15-yard-line to give the Saxons a 35-0 win. The tough defense for the Saxons was led by Newell Heath, Dan Cooper, Scott Allerding, Neil Moore, Christy Storm and Derrick Jones. In the second week of action the Hastings 7-8er squad took on Middleville. Tb: Trojans first possession resulted in a 70-yard drive to pay dirt. They ran in the extra point and led 7-0. The Saxons offense moved the ball well, but did not score during the first quarter. The second quarter was dominated by the defense of both teams. Andrew Kelly intercepted a pass and returned it for 70 yards before being tackled by Middleville at the conclusion of the stanza. In the third quarter, both teams moved the ball well. Middleville scored on a 2yard run. but missed the extra point. Hastings scored on an interception by Andrew Kelly. After three. Middleville led 13-6 and that is the way the final scoic stood. Joshua Maurer caught a pass for 30 yards, Scott Allerding had a 60-yard run and Newell Heath managed a 30-yard run. Defensively, the Saxons were led by Donald Cooper, Neil Moore. Corey Fueri, Nicholas Ray and Brandon Johnson. All 7-8er games are on Wednesday nights at 6:45 p.m. The next home game for the Hastings team is Sept. 27. YMCA of Barry County Coed Softball Sparks Scooter Shack ............................ 2-0 Madd Dawgs Blarney Stone ................. 2-0 Hastings Mfg.............................................. I-1 Law and Disorder.................................... 1-1 Blarney Stone........................................... I-1 FlexfabA .................................................. 1-3 Flexfab B ................................................. 0-2 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Subscribe TODAY! KI I I |\ I in ill Hl Im |. 11 i '• I („// - t.H >ntit . ,tri .i in It . tin. 11m A couple of Hastings High School cross country stars, one male and female, finished in the top 12 in their respective races at last Saturday's Battle Creek Lakeview Invitational. Heidi Schroeder finished ninth in the girls race, while Chris Rounds ended up 12th in the boys race. Hastings* boys team was sixth out of nine teams with 168 points. The Lady Saxons finished sixth out of seven with a team score of 131. Blue eagers defeat Middleville I.ntl.s I 945-9554 BARRY COUNTY, MICMGAN I hi H.isliisus AQUATIC WEED CONTROL It.HIIHI R UT LA N D CHARTER TO WNSHIP, BARRY COU N TY, MIC HI- GAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE ttwt the TownsNp Board of Rutland Charter Township wil conduct a cubic hearing at the Township Hail at 2461 Heath Road on October 3. 2000, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. to consider a proposed Special Assessment Roi prepared by the Township Supervisor pursuant to the direction of the Township Board concerning the Aquatic Weed Control Special Assessment District previously created. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Aquatic Weed Control Special Assessment District within which the cost of Michigan, during regular business hours. At the public hearing, the Township Board win review said pro­ posed Special Assessment Roll and any comments or objec­ tions thereto which might be made or filed with said Board at or prior to the amendments, or changes to said proposed Special Assessment Roll and the amount of special assessments lo be levied against benefited property. Appearance and protest at this public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the Special Assessment to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or parly in interest or his or her agent may appear in person at this hearing to protest the Special Assessment, or shall file a protest letter received at or before the public hearing, and if such a letter is filed then the personal appearance of the person protesting is not required. The owner or any person havmg an interest in the real prop­ erty who protests in person or in writing at this hearing as set forth above, may file a written appeal of the Special Heidi Schroeder finished first with a time of 21:54 in a race with Hudsonville Sept. 13 at Johnson Park, whi Chris 8th Grade Blue... 8th Grade Gold... A 36-26 win over Grandville gave the Gold squad a 2-0 season record. Leading the team in scoring were Kelsey Howell with 7 points. Katie Lawrence with 6 points, Jamie Fisher with 5 points, Kristen Williams with 4 points and Mandy Keeler with 4 points. Allison Cooney. Anna Lawrence, Betsy Acker, Kathlyn Rounds and Amber Peck each added 2 points. Howell also had 3 assists and 7 rebounds. w Fisher, Acker and Lawrence each made 4 steals with stellar defensive work. Kelsey Howell led the 3-0 Gold team with 9 points in a 36-12 win over Wayland. Golf squad loses to Chix Hastings* golfers dropped a match with league foe Zeeland Sept. 19 at Crestview. The top four scores for the Saxons were a 39 from Tim Cole and 43s from Jake McClelland, Brian DeVries and Mike Hubbard. Hastings also received a 44 from Nick Taylor, a 46 from Eric VanderVeen, a 49 from Eiin Woodley and a 50 from Pete Swiatek. Zeeland received a 34 from Jeff VandenBeldt, a 36 from Keagan Rue, 41s from Tommy Yamaka and Tom Michmerhuizen, 43s from Joel Smith, Kyle VanDussen and Mike VandenBrink and a 44 from Matt Wyngarden. NOTICE ECONOMIC DEVELOPER OPENING Barry County has created a new position that will administer the economic development program. For further information about the program or to request a position description and application, call 616-948-4891. Applications are due prior to 11-1-00. The Hastings Middle School cross country teams include (front row. from left to right) Nikki Meredith. Lacy Bunker, Courtney Pfeifer, Alexis Baker, Kristi Tolgar, Kim VanNocker. Nicole Cichanski, Maranda Craven. Katie Hanson; (middEP row) Steve Peurach, Kyle Quada, Brandon Schwartz, Justin Selleck, David Peterson, Brian McKeough, Joel Mathews, Kelly Bard, Dustin Teiyeira; (back row) Rich Kesler. Kevin Dickinson. Chris Katje. Joel Maiville, Tyler Fulmer, Jared Ford, Joe Cary, Jeremy Miller and coach Steve Collins. BCCS teams are winning Both the boys' soccer team and the girts* basketball team at the Barry County Christian School are 4-1 after recent wins on the fields and on the hard courts. The soccer squad defeated Faith Christian 13-0 last Friday and then continued its victorious ways Tuesday night with a 6-3 triumph over East Martin. Jerry LaDcre and Josh Lamphere both tallied 2 goals versus Faith Christian and HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP QUALITY CAR auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed saves. BCCS led East Martin at half 3-2, but out-scored its opponents 3-1 in the second. Josh Lamphere scored 2 goals and David Thompson, Rob Stuut, Aaron Winegar and Theron Bartow each scored 1 Cook. In goal, LaDere made 10 saves and DE-TARING , WASHING , WAXING , BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER «. POLYMER SEALANT, To the National Bank of Hastings VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO, MOTOR CLEANING. COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc. The drive-thru will be getting... PICKUP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA A Whole New Look For your convenience, use any of our 3 ATM locations at: 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E.W. BUSS 616 / 945-5607 241W. State Street (main office) 7^ 915 W. State Street (drive-in ATM) 12850 W179 HWY (Gun Lake office) Thompson 5. The girls* basketball team last week defeated Heritage of Kalamazoo 41-10. Faith Bible of Lake Odessa 30-29 and Easl Martin 42-20, but lost to St. Matthew of Lansing 40-26. Kayla Kelly had 11 points and 8 rebcM.nds, Meredith Rozema 10 points, 4 rebounds and 7 steals and Keri Buehler had 6 points, 5 rebounds and 5 steals in the Heritage contest. Against Faith Bible, Meredith Rozema had 18 points and 10 rebounds. Kelly 6 points and 9 rebounds and Janna Rozema added 2 points and 10 rebounds. Meredith Rozema tallied 16 points and made 6 steals versus East Martin, Janna Rozema added 10 points and 3 rebounds and Ken Buehler added 8 points and made 4 steals. In the defeat to St. Matthew, Meredith Rozema scored 10 markers and Kelly added 6 points. The drive-thru will be closed BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Sept. 25, 26 and 27. H.Y.A.A. continued from pagw 13 During these 3 days, Basement Waterproofing by B-Dry Glass Block Windows our lobby hours will be from New Window Wells Raising Sunken Concrete 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Regrading' 1-800-237-2379 below ROBIN McKENNA. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49056 (616)946-2194 Dan Conklin. Adam Burkett, Rob Stuut, Eric Lamphere, Seth Meek and Theron Marlow each scored 1. Bartow and Stuut both added 2 assists. BCCS led at half 3-0, but improved play helped to add seven more scores in the second half. LaDcre and Stuut shared time in goal with LaDere making 5 saves and Stuut 6 goal. Assists were made by Stuut, Ben Conklin. LaDere, Josh Lamphere and Joe Assessment with the Stale Tax Tribunal within thirty (X) days after the confirmation of the Special Assessment Roll. Rutland Charter Township will provide, necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charier Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring Rounds was the boys top finisher with a third place, 18:46. Hudsonville's girts won 43-26. while the Eagle boys also prevailed over their Saxon counterparts 43-18. Lady Saxons following Schroeder were Karey Schlachter in second with a time of 23:05. Arica Newton was ninth in 25:14 and Sarah Clevenger was 11 th in 26:53. Hastings* boys following Rounds were Joel Gibbons in seventh with a time of 19:52, Craig Laurie in 10th with a time of 21:01, Jon Katje in 12th with a time of 21:37. Chris Sensing in 15th with a time of 22:02, Miles Warren in 16th with a time of 22:04, Shawn Hill in 17th with a time of 22:39, Brad Wentworth in 20th with a time of 25:23, Mike Arnett in 21st with a time of 25:45 and Adam Windes in 22nd with a time of 26:35. The Blue eagers defeated Middleville 29-28. Halie Terrel led the team with 10 points, including a last second free throw to win it. Kayla Arnie also scored 10 markers, while Sarah Frantz and Alex Greenfield each added 4 points. such improvement is proposed to be assessed includes the fol­ towing: Land and premises fronting and access to Algonquin Lake in Land Sections 1. 2. 3 and 12 as listed on Schedule A. attached to said petition. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the total estimated amount to be specially assessed within the entire Aquatic Weed Control Special Assessment District frx the calendar years 2000. 2001 and 2002 is $41,195.00 each year. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said proposed Special Assessment Roll and map may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk at 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. O-K White Action... The Blue basketball team at the Hastings Middle School raised its record to 2-0 with an 18-14 win over Middleville. Scoring for the Saxons were Kelly Vincent with 10 points, Emily Haney with 4, Ashley EL’«nga with 2 and Jenny Johnston with 2 points. SPECIAL ASSESSMOT DISTRICT TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF Holt was the winner of the boys title with 41 points. Brighton's girls took first place honors with 57 points Following Schroeder for the Hastings* girls were Karey Schlachter in 14th, Arica Newton in 28th, Sarah Clevenger in 38th. Rachel Newton in 42nd and Jenny Cook in 46th. The overall winner in the girls race was Charlotte's Becky Tirrell. Following Rounds for the Hastings boys were Joel Gibbons in 18th, Chris Sensing in 43rd. Craig Laurie in 46th, Jon Katje in 49th, Miles Warren in 50th and Shawn Hill in 62nd. Off And Running... Racing Season Cornea To Close... The race track season recent concluded for many area drivers including Hastings own Brad Shellenbarger. Shellenbarger finished 12th in Factory Stock points at the Kalamazoo Speed with one feature win and five heat triumphs. His feature win he dedicated to Jeff Lehman and his grandparents, Clayton and Janet Kelley. Shellenbarger thanks John Castelein, Chris Shellenbarger. Steve Tyrrell, Kelly Shellenbarger, Carli Shellenbarger, Kitty Shellenbarger and J-Ad Graphics for help during his 2000 racing season. (Photo provided) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CONTROL OF AQUATIC WEEDS IN ALGONQUIN LAKE Saxons run at Lakeview; in league Remember to visit us oh September 28 to experience our new and Improved drive-thru MRY SYSTBI OF SOUiMWBTMDKWi. HC An kxMpenoertf kwa o/S-Cry fyuomi. He • 10 •ryo-M $1 • XLCnazoo McNrjon 4W|01 • 545-2900 9128 fail M Avenue - BcniarKl Mc-vQon ASMS • 629-5252 The final Saxon score came on a 20yard plunge up the middle by Kenny Taylor as he fought his way through the Panther defense for the final score of 38­ 0. Doing a great job on offense was Chris Sanders, Cliffton Danis, William Davis, Chris Meisenbach, Jeff Freind. Doing a great job on defense were Tasha Dull, Ricky Mathis, Brandon Roberts, Eric Vaughn and Carson Letot. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 21.2000 - Page 13 BOWLINC SCORES Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 7-1. Just For Fun 7-1; TVCCU 5-3; Plumb s 5-3; Alley Cals 2-6; Hastings Bowlers 2-6; Absent 0-8 Men’s High Gaines & Series - J. Villa 184-513; T. Carter 213; H. Bowman 190­ 535; R O’Keefe 237; L. Miller 217; D Blakely 215; K. Phenix 214-605 Women’s High Games & Series - C. O’Keefe 179; V. Scobey 150; B. Wilkins 202-578; G. Buchanan 187 Thursday Mixed King Pins 10-2; Just us 9-3; Hastings Bowl 8-4; Oops 7-5; Who’s Up 7-5; The Andersons 5-7; Daiscd and Confuzed 5-7; Brown and Sons 4-8; The Red Eyes 4-8; The Heavy Sets 4-8; Varneys Stables 4-8; Team 11 4-4; Bye 0-8. Men’s Good Gaines and Series - B. Kir­ by 225-532; C. Leonard 147-415; J. Hansen 192; S. Fauncc 162; C. Haywood 156; M. Anderson 145. Womens Good Games and Series M Hodges 181-505; F. Ruthruflf 172-488; H Service 157-461; O. Gillons 158-447; J. Rablcy 154-404; B Sexton 152-397; S. Teunessen 136-395; R. Brown 135-385; V. Brown 129-368; C Lewis 132-320. Bowlerettes Hamilton Excavating 4-0; Carlton Center Bulldozing 3-1; Hecker Agency 3-1; Rail­ road Street Mill 1-3; Kent Oil Co. 1-3; Ben­ nett Industries 0-4. Good Games and Series - B. Scobey 173- 447; N. Potter 176-458; K. Fowler 187­ 460; J. Hamilton 192-485; N. Goggins 163­ 452; B. Wilson 166-424; J. Pettcngill 148­ 400; P. Britten 148-370; C Hurless 155­ 439; S. Drake 178-408. Tuesday Trios Hastings Bowl 4-0; 3 Blind Mice 3-1; Need Help 3-1; Trouble 3-1; CBBC 3-1; Cook Jackson 1-3; Shirleys Chuckwagon 1-3; Just 4 Fun 1-3; 3 Fates 1-3; Sccbcrs Auto Body 0-4. High Games and Series - S. Vandcnburg 197; R. Miller 151; J. Clements 181; B. Hayes 174-501; S. Snider 157; L. Potter 181; P. Ramey 183-506; R. Brummcl 161; S. Zalewski 161; T. Thompson 157; J. Rice 188; L. Trumble 150; J. Conger 193-541; N. Hook 164; T. Redman 175; D. Dutcher 167. Wednesday P.M. Nash Chiro 7-1; R.R.ST. Mill 6-2; GirStttt?AU5^BycT* Ent Mace's Ph. 4-4; Hair Care 4-4; Nash “5” Plus 3-5; Misfits 1-7; Vacant 0-8. High Games and Series - L Bahs 196­ 527; B. Hathaway 162-435; S. Pennington 174- 434; R. Ruthruff 177-480; M. Snow 165-414; J. Pettcngill 151-409; R. Murphy 159- 418; K. Becker 176-485; C. Watson 160- 412; B. Miner 179-451; D. Sccbcr 183­ 454; C. Bishop 155; L Friend 145. Senior Citizens Friends 7-1; #1 Senior 6-2; Pin Pals 5-3; Girrbach s 5-3; Nash 5-3; Jcsick 5-3; Kucmpcl 5-3; Butterfingers 5-3; Wieland 4-4; M-M’s4-4; Hall’s 3-5; Woodmansee 3­ 5; Lcthcoc 3-5; Schlachter 2-6; King Pins 1-7; Peg Legs 1-7. Womens High Game - G. Potter 181; S. Merrill 164; C. Stuart 178; P. Mulford 168; D. Keller 161; M. Matson 204; V. Brovn 158; Y. Markley 179; S. Pennington 190; G. Otis 168; G. Denny 156; K. Colvin 181; H. Service 169; F. Girrbach 183. Womens High Series - G. Potter 470; S. Merrill 467; M Matson 496; S. Pennington 477; K. Colvin 472; H. Service 484; F. Gir­ rbach 423. Men's High Game - J. Keller 163; B. Akers 183; R. Schlachter 166; N. Thaler 179; C. Jcsick 173; B. Terry 166; J. Beck­ with 179; J. Mercer 162; G. Waggoner 175; L. Markley 161; R. Nash 190; W. Wood­ mansee 178; C. Haywood 169; K. Schantz 186. Men's High Series - B. Ackers 521; R. Schlachter 473; N. Thaler 469; C. Jcsick 480; B Terry’ 464; G. Waggoner 459; R. Nash 466; W. Woodmansee 480; K. Schantz 458. Thursday Angels Cedar Creek Groc. 11-1; Coleman’s Hastings 10-2; Hastings Bank 9-3; Pct Mitchell moves up in CMU record book Central Michigan University senior Jennifer Mitchell posted a team-high 20 kills. 17 digs and 5 blocks this past weekend in the Blue Demon Invitational hosted by DePaul University. Mitchell has added her name to all three blocking categories in the CMU record book. Her eight blocks at the Blue Demon Invitational raises her career total to 302. ninth in CMU history. The middle hitter also ranks sixth in block assists (248) and 10th in block solos (54). She also posted her 900th career kill and is now ninth in the Chippewa record book. The senior averaged a team-high 3.92 kills last week in addition to 3.31 digs. 0.82 blocks and 2.53 digs. CMU. at DePaul, beat Valparaiso 3-1. lost to Alabama 0-3. defeated Providence 3- 0 and lost to DePaul 0-3. World 9-3; Mill’s Landing 7-5; Richies Koffcc Shop 7-5; Farmers Ins. 4-4; True Value Hardware 3-9; Millers Excavating 3­ 9; Team #3 2-10; Shamrock Tavern 2-10; B&R Testing 0-8. High Games and Series - L. Miller 184; D. Greenfield 194; G. Potter 224; J. Lewis 181; C. Burpee 183, N. Kloosterman 154; T Shaeffer 177; J. Hurless 183; L. Perry 152; L Apsey 204-520; L. Irwin 178; k. Ward 125; S. Sanborn 189, M. McCarty 135; C. Bostcr 140; C. Gates 141; A. Arends 159; S. Snider 165; S. Piper 16); C. Groff 148; S. Greenfield 190. Monday Mixers Hastings Bowl 6; B & R Testing 6; Dewey’s Auto Body 6; Whispering Waters 5; T.M. Lassies 4; Rowdie Girls 4; Girrbach’s 3; Gutter Gals 2; Freeport Body Shop 2; Ball Busters 2. High Games & Series - T. Behems 147­ 380. C. Hayward 167-446; T. Smith BO335; S. Lancaster 181-466; L. VanHouten 149-384; L. Perry 162-400; R. Shapley 192-529; M. Wieland 180; S. Cole 169; C. Etts 118-261; F. Kill 161-409; S Smith 156-434; M. Kill 182-451; T. Galeski 162; F. Girrbach 153-404; B Moore 151-397; C. Allen 155-418. KCC spikers champs at KVC The volleyball squad at Kellogg Community College improved its record to 27-4 with a first place performance at the Kalamazoo Valley Tournament. The Bruins beat Moraine Valley 15-9, 15-13. McHenry 15-2. 15-9, East Central 15-9, 15-1, Parkland 15-8, 15-12 and Parkland again in the semifinals 15-13, 15-8 to reach the finals. In the championship match, KCC ousted KVC 7-15, 15-7, 15-0. For the tournament. Lakewood grad Jill Benschoter had 27 kills, 53 digs and 2 service aces, Wayland grad Kara Potter had 34 kills, 36 digs and 17 blocks, Angie Grostick had 52 kills, Shayna Munson had 22 blocks and Cheryl Pohl had 125 assists. Benschoter is currently fourth in the MCCAA for passing (.928 percentage). Her former Lakewood teammate and current KCC spiker, Kat Shellenbarger, is third in the league with a serving ’*peiffciJ<*ageof.966.‘ int - X Norris scores more; Bruins undefeated Former soccer Saxon player Curt Norris scored both of his teams goals as Kellogg Community College beat Macomb Community College 2-1 in college soccer action last Saturday at KCC. Norris* first goal came at 22:00 of the first half and was assisted by Sean Fortier, another Hastings grad, and Adam Senchuk. KCC led at half 1-0. In the second half, Norris added another goal with Fortier and Brooks Bennett assisting on that tally. Norris now has seven goals in five games. Luke Frcudcnburg was the winning goalkeeper, making 18 saves. KCC registered 16 shots on goal to Macomb’s 19. For the season, Norris leads the MCCAA with 7 goals and 17 points and is third in assists with 3. Another former soccer Saxon, Scan Fortier, has 2 goals and is second in the MCCAA with 4 goals. The Bruins arc now 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the MCCAA. Football action fast and furious for H.Y.A.A. teams The third and fourth grade Gold Saxons shutout Harper Creek Saturday 20-0 to improve to 2-0. In two games, the area gridders have not allowed a point. The offensive line of T.J. Steeby, Mitchell Maurer. Jacob Bailey. Gabe Sutherland. Josh Lemon, Trevor Healock, Bryce Spurgeon and Jimmy Thompson opened huge holes for the Hastings squad. Ryan Burgdorf scored on a 55-yard run to open the scoring. Bobby Stienke hit Burgdorf with a pass for the extra point. Troy Dailey scored on a 5-yard run in the second quarter. Burgdorf again scored on a 29-yard dart in the third quarter. Stienke threw to Jimmy Thompson for the extra point. Jacob Bailey and Bryce Spurgeon made several tackles for losses. Also turning in solid games were Evan Shade, Nathan Converse, Andy Washburn, Darrell Slaughter, Eric Pattengill. Matt Dobbins and Austin Maurer. The Gold travels to Athens this Saturday. 3rd and 4th Grade White... The White gridders got off to a solid start last Saturday by marching down the field on its opening drive which ended with a touchdown by Andrew Bolton. However, it was Battle Creek that won the eventually won the contest. Turning in solid performances for Hastings were Jon Geiseler, Nathan Hedges, Andrew Bolton and Lucas Edwards. 7th Grade Blue... The Blue team lost a hard-fought battle with Harper Creek, 27-14, last Saturday. Harper Creek opened the scoring led 6-0 after a long run, but Hastings came right back on a 70-yard run by Chase Todd to tie the game at 6-6. Hastings took the lead on the extra point Hastings scored again in the second quarter on a 50-yard run by Chase Todd and another extra point. Harper creek, however, answered to make it 14-13 Hastings. With 46 seconds left in the first half, Hastings drove to the two-yard-line with two excellent passes, one by Kyle Girrbach and the other to Bobbie McPhillips. But Hastings was unable to negotiate the final twdyards and trailed at -. — --I .The rest of the scoring came in the third quarter. Harper Creek tallied twice, one on a broken pass play and the other on a punt return. The offensive line for Hastings was anchored by tackles Aaron Holden and Ben Berry. Defensive standouts included Chase Johnson, R.J. Morgan and Rusty Burgdorf. made some fine defensive plays. Adam Swartz recovered two Belding fumbles and Carson King recovered one. The Saxon offense had one touchdown called back because of a clipping penalty and could not convert on a first and goal at the three-yard-linc because of some untimely penalties. Rylcy McLean, Bradley Hayden made some key blocks to spring Saxon runningbacks Loren Smith and Dustin Bateson. Trent Brisboe scored the only Saxon touchdown on a quarterback sneak. 5th and 6th Grade White... Hastings won a close game, 10-7, against Harper Creek for its second win of the season. It was a defensive battle. Eric Duitis recovered a fumble for the Saxon defense. Dylan Cuddahce, Richard Nevins, Erich Iberic, Colby Wise, Eric Tredwell and Joe Sleevi also turned in stellar defensive performances. Garrett Harris, Nate Newton and Tyler Ryan sacked the Harper Creek quarterback in the end zone for the first safety of the year, giving the Saxons a 10-7 lead in the fourth quarter. Mike McGandy, A.J. Tassos, Cory Jewett and Mason Trumbull playM WHJll on offense. Josh Jevics booted his third extra point of the season and gave the defense the advantage with many great punts. 5th and 6th Grade Blue... The Blue football squad continued its winning ways defeating Pennfield 38-0. Defense led the way. keeping the Panthers on their end of the field all game long. Casey Goodenough opened the Saxon scoring on a 6-yard run with Mau Teunessen adding the 2-poini conversion. Jerry Brown recovered a Panther fumble on the next series to help the defensive effort The Saxons drove 43 yards lo make it a 14-0 game at half as Teunessen scored on a 4-yard quarterback sweep with 10 seconds to go. In the second half. Stevie Case refused it be tackled, bulling his way into the end zone from 5 yards out to make it 20­ 0. Teunessen stepped in front of a Panther receiver and picked off a pass on the next scries and relumed it 40 yards to put his team in front 26-0. David Cole took over the quartertick duties for the Saxons and led them to another score on a run of 38 yards. 5th and 6th Grade Gold... Battle Creek defeated the Gold in HYAA action last Saturday 44-8. Scoring Hastings* lone touchdown was Matt Donninni. The touchdown was scored after an interception by Daryn Armstrong. Scott Wilson had five pass completions in the game. Other strong performances were turned in by Andrew Matthews, Scott Homrich, Derrick McKee, Nick Peck, Tom Peck, Jeremy Redman, Jared Robinson, Aaron Roobol, Bryan Skedgall and Bryce Stanhope. The coaches said their team showed both character and sportsmanship. Jacob Bailey runs for a touchdown for the 3rd and 4th Grade gridders. (Photo by Jeannette Healy) 3rd and 4th Grade Blue... The Blue's defense wreaked havoc on Belding all day and long, but lost a 12-6 decision. Dylan McKay and Carson King were in the Belding backfield many times, while Branden Courtney, Ethan Angus, Nicole Gardner, Bradley Keeler and Devin McKee PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Village of Nashville will hold a public hearing on September 28. 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers to hear comments on changes - additions to the following ordi­ nances. Ordinance 2-23-78 - HEAVY TRUCKS. Parking of commercial vehicles in excess of one ton rated capacity, including all semi truck tractors and/or trailers is prohibited in a residentially zoned district. Violations of section 3. HEAVY TRUCK parking, shall be punished by a fine of $30 rt paid within 10 days of violation. $40 if paid more than 10 days, but less than 29 days afte' vio­ lation. and $60 if paid more than 29 days after violation. Ordinance #70 - Handicap parking ticket fine changed to: $25 if paid within 10 days. $50 if paid after 10 days but within 29 days. $75 if paid after 29 days, (currently at $5. $10. $15). Ordinance «66 - Recreational fires shall be allowed within the village limits. Such fires shall bum only unprocessed wood. A recreational fire shall be constantly attended by a competent adult of 18 years or older and shall be completely extinguished before being lert alone. Recreational fires shall be permitted on private property so long as such a fire does not present a health or safety hazard. If a recreational fire is deemed to be a health or safety hazard by the Nashville Police or Fire department, it may be required by officer of said department to be completely extinguished. 102 Matt Teunessen wraps up a Pennfield ball carrier for the 5th and 6th Grade Blue team in action last Saturday. (Photo by Jeannette Healy) LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE BY PERSONS CUMMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED To the owner or owners of any and all interests tn or hens upon the land described TAKE NOTICE: Sale was lawfully made of the following described land, for unpaid taxes on that land and that undersigned has title to the land under tax deed or deeds issued for the land You are entitled to a reconveyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of this notice upon payment to the treasurer of the county in which the land is situated, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50 percent m addition, and the fees of the sheriff fa the service and/a cost of publication of the notice The ser­ vice a publication costs shall be the same as if fa personal service of a summons upon com­ mencement of an action without additional cost or charge If payment as described in this notice is not made, the undersigned will institute proceed­ ing fa possession of the land Description of the land: Lot *95 of Lakewood Estates Hope Township Parcel *08-007-160-08000 Amount Paid $86 13 Deed* 251 Amount Due S129 19 PLUS SHERIFF AND PUBLICATION FEES Tax for the Year 1996 (Signed) William D Warren 161 Trails End Delton Ml 49046 To Geage A Tenwalde Spouse of Geage A Tenwalde. Martens E Tenwalde. Spouse of Marlene E Tenwalde. unknown, unascertained, undetermined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and assigns, including those who are legally incompetent to act on their own behalf, said ndividuais being persons indicated to have some interest m the land described accading to Barry records Ths is an unimproved parcel (10/12) State of Michigan Probata Court Barry County Circuit Court-Family Division PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Ria No. 2000-22932-DE In the matter of LORRAINE J. WALTERS. Deceased S.S.# 370-10-8160 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS mdudmg whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest m the matter may be barred a affected by the foltowing Take notice on October 11.2000, at 9:30 a.m. m the probate courtroom. Hastrgs. Michigan, befae Hon Richard H Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition requestng that Nancy S Aspgren of 6630 Keyes Road. Bellevue. Michigan 49021 be appointed personal representative of the Estate of Lorraine J. Walters, deceased, who lived at 6630 Keyes Road. Bellevue Michigan 49021. and who died June 9. 2000. and requesting also that the wil of the deceased dated August 7. 1997 be admitted to probate It also is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined Creditas of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be faever barred unless presented Nancy S Aspgren. named per­ sonal representative a to both the probate court at 220 W Court Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058. ano the named proposed personal representative withwi 4 months of the date of publication of this notice September 15. 2000 SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET Robert J Longstreet (P53546) 607 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 Nancy S. Aspgren 6630 Keyes Road Bellevue. Ml 49021 (616) 758-3447 (9/21) �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 21.2000 Melendys Homecoming grand marshals Retired Hastings teachers Larry and MaryMartha Melendy will serve as this year's grand marshals in the Hastings High School Homecoming Parade, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. this Friday. Parade par­ ticipants will line up on Boltwood, proceed through downtown Hastings via State Street, Church and Clinton, and end up at Hastings High School. The Melendys met while students at Olivet College, and settled in Hastings af­ ter their marriage in 1966, coming, respec­ tively from teaching in Waterford and Athens. Their careers since then have in­ cluded many academic subjects and coach­ ing opportunities until their retirement MURDER VICTIM, continued from page 1 whether Hayes has offered information to the authorities on a motive for the al­ leged crime, but did say that Hayes has no criminal record as an adult. He is scheduled for a case review oWednesday, Sept. 27. and a preliminary examination is set for Nov. 5. Police were able to locate the exact crime scene in a city park on the west side of the town, which has a population of about 16,000 and is located SO miles southeast of Kansas City. "Blood and hair, along with some things that belonged to him like cigarette buns, his pocket knife with a chain and beer were found there,” said Carey. Tests are being conducted to deter­ mine whether Perkins was sexually as­ saulted. "It’s kind of difficult to determine be­ cause she was so decomposed," Carey said. Though Carey said he did not know how long Perkins had lived in Warrens­ burg, he did say she grew up in a mili­ tary family. She had been working as a dancer in a strip club called the Show­ time Lounge while attending State Fair Community College in Sedalia, Mo. Her death was the first murder to occur in the city this year, said Carey. Perkins was bom in Hastings to George and Linda (Lawrence) Perkins and spent 10 years at Ramstien Air Force Base in Germany. She attended Ramstien Elementary and High School, where she participated in track, softball and soccer, as well as cheerleading. She graduated in 1999 from Warrens­ burg High School. Her parents still live in Warrensburg and her paternal grandfather, Jerry Chapman, lives in Delton. Her funeral was held Wednesday at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings and burial was at Riverside Cemetery. Press box break-in results in stolen soda from the Hastings Area School System last spring. Larry, a 34-year veteran of Hastings schools, taught Latin and several social stud'es classes in the high school, and then spent the longest tenure of his career in the middle school, where he taught seventh grade geography and eightl. grade U.S. his­ tory and designed and taught several intro­ ductory foreign language classes. He also coached several sports, including football, middle school track, soccer and wrestling. MaryMartha spent 25-1/2 years in the system, teaching several levels of English, public speaking, and theater classes in the high school. She also worked for many years in the system's libraries, sponsored the high school Drama Club, and directed the high school plays for more than 15 years. The Melendys have one daughter, Michelle Lahti, who lives in Portage with her husband, Chris, sons 6-year-old Benjamin and 1-year-oJ Samuel, and a golden retriever, Luke. Since retiring, Larry and MaryMartha have been spending more time with their grandsons and granddog, as well as expanding their pastimes of pho­ tography, reading, writing, gardening, and visiting friends and family members in other states. They have also increased their participation in the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, and have been in­ volved in other community activities. ”We are most honored to have been asked to serve as grand marshals of the Homecoming activities this year," they said, "and feel this will be an exciting cul­ mination to our rewarding and enriching ca­ reers." Larry and MaryMartha Melendy WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - More than a case of Pepsi products were stolen when unknown subjects broke into the press bos nt the Lakewood High School football field between 3 p.tn Sept 16 and 7 a.m. Sept. 17, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police. Troopers said the vending machine sustained more than $500 damage when it was smashed by the subjects to gain access to the pop. Break-in tried at Barber Road home CARLTON TOWNSHIP - A Barber Road resident returned home Sept. 7 to discover that a deadbolt lock to his home was damaged at about 4:30 p.m., according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said the owner believes the home was searched but could find nothing missing. The investigation continues. Coins taken In residential break-in ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - A resident in the 10000 block of South M-66 returned home Sept. 8 to discover someone had broken into his house and stolen an unde­ The Trojans held the 6-0 lead until the 8:56 mark of the third quarter. A bobbled punt play by the Wolverines gave the Trojans the ball al the 11-yard-Iine with 10:13 showing on the third quarter clock. "It (the punt play) did. it was a turning point." Penfield said. Soon after, junior quarterback Yon Bucher carried it in from one yard out to put his squad ahead 12-0. Penfield said of Bucher's play, "his motor is always firing." Middleville went for a two-point pass, but the attempt failed. Bucher closed out the scoring at 1:59 of the third quarter with a sack of the Godwin quarterback which translated into a safety. "Our defensive coordinator Pat Marsman put Yon in to add pressure off the comer. He is our quickest player." termined amount of coins. No one was home at the time of the break-in and the incident remains under investigation, ; ... jjujo oh.--.. . ’ HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting September 12,2000 - 7:00 pan. Six board members present. Philips absent; three guests. Minutes approved; reports from treasurer and deputy received. Convened budget hearing al 7:10. Ctoeed budget hearing and re-opened regular meeting at 7:30. Signed Ubrary contract for 10 years. Set cemetery lot price policy. Adopted resolution opposing Prop 002. Amended budget in dust control account. Paid outstanding bills Adjourned at 8:15. Bennie L Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by: Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (9/21) NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED Tb the owner or owners of any and all interests in or liens upon the land described: TAKE NOTICE: Sale was lawfully made of the foFuwing described land, and that undersigned has title to the land for unpaid taxes on that land under tax deed or deeds issued for the land You are entitled to a reconveyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of this notice upon payment to the treasurer of the county in which the land is situated, of afl sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50 percent in addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the service and/or cost of publication of the notice The ser­ vice or publication costs shaft be the same as if for personal service of a summons upon com­ mencement of an action without additional cost or charge. If payment as described in this notice is not made, the undersigned will institute proceed­ ing fur possession of the land. Description of the land: Parcel II. COM N 1/4 PST. SEC 28-3-7 TH SWLY ALCEN HWY 100 FT POB TH SWLY AL HWY 100 FT TH S PAR 1/4 U 115 5 FT. TO RIV THE ELY 100 FT TH N 148 5 FT POB Amount Paid: $49 94 Deed F: 150 Amount Due: $74.91 PLUS SHERIFF AND PUBLICATION FEES Tax for the Year 1996 (Signed) William D. Wanen 161 Trails End Delton. Ml 49045 To: Ruth Ann Fig, Spouse of Ruth Ann Fig, Ruth Brann. Spouse of Ruth Brann. Donna R. Gardener. Spouse of Donna R Gardner. James H Gardner Spouse of James H. Gardner, unknown, unascertained, undetermined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and assigns, including those who are legally incompetent to act on their own behalf. sa*d individuals being persons indi­ cated to tiave some interest in the land above described according to Barry records This is an unimproved parcel (10/12) Synopsis BARRY TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting September 5,2000 Called to Order at 7:30 p.m. 4 Board members present. 1 Absent. 3 guests. Accepted bids for asphalt walkway. Township windows, sidewalks and repair of Hickory Station. MTA meeting scheduled for 9-19 at 7:00 at the township hall. Authorized September bills for $78,348.98. Meeting adjourned at 9:46 p.m. Respectfully. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Attested to by: Richard Barnum. Supervisor (9/21) SEWER... Continued from page 2 CD did not have a principal or branch of­ fice in the state of Michigan... We were getting a higher (interest) rate than what could have been gotten somewhere else." Brown said. "I contacted McDonald & Co., and Tve contacted the state and they said they don't want us to lose any more interest than we have to..." VandeCar said. "They are giving us lime to work through it... TTtey are not saying we have to do it today, except they are saying look into it and get it moved as quick as possible, and we're in the process of doing that right now." VandeCar iaid the county may lose as much as $250 when the CD is cashed in, but an employee from the investment firm is trying to find another investment with a good interest rate. CAGERSaaa CoiitlWMrt hom WW Middleville's No. 1 Teresa Venton returns one over the net against Lakewoo i’s Kristi Anne Eldridge. dal of the Week Winners for Middleville were Tei isa Venton against Kristi Anne Eldridgi at No. 1 singles 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, Erin Hoh les against Rebecca Renee Livingston at 4o. 2 singles 6-0, 6-1, Kara Hutchens against Tracy Barbour at No. 3 singles, Jessica Price and Veronika Villa against Tina Marie Eldridge and Karen Marie Kruisenga at No. 1 doubles 6-0, 6-4 and Brittany Pflug and Cary Middlebush against Brenna Flannery and Amanda Livingston at No. 3 doubles 6-7, 6-0, 6­ 4. 98 CHEVY 3500 CREW CAB SILVERADO 4X4, 30,000 MILES, 350 VORTEC, CO, FULLY LOADED, $j LOOKS & DRIVES LIKE NEW! 1 •SBDreisbach Pcntia< Our.-Momr GMC Truck SALES HOURS: Tu«. Thu 8 Fri until e Saturday until 3 "Wm Exsau rout Encunoe s x fiuatr Tumat.' Call 61 6-948-8000 Today or 12 Other scorers were Amber Peck with 6 points, Kristen Williams with 4 points, Katrina Jacobs with 4 points, Kalhlun Rounds with 4 points, Jamie Fisher with 2 points, Mandy Keeler with 2 points, Heidi Wear with 2 points, Katie Lawrence with 2 points and Bethany Gicseler with SALE SHARE with a friend, information on the local and area. SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings Banner in their name. Call 945-9554. hard count. The quarterback twice drew penalties on Godwin's defense by making them jump off-sides. The Trojans offense sputtered at times, but the defense never lost its focus. "I thought our defense played exceptional; I thought our guys played a great bailgame tonight," Penfield said. "We tried to stop their option game as that has been pretty potent for them in recent weeks." Defensively, Baragar had his interception. Doug George made 11 tackles, Adam Nieland made 10 tackles, Brett Vernon made 8 tackles, Chad Finkbciner had a quarterback sack. Bill Romph and Nieland led a gang tackle behind the line of scrimmage, Jeremy Chavis recovered a fumble and Curt Postema recovered a fumble. Chavis pounced on his fumble early in the first quarter. Postema fell on his with 8:44 to play in the game after an inadvertent whistle was blown on a kickoff. The Trojans'"d" limited the Wolverines "o" to 80 total yards. But on offense, the black and orange struggled for the better part of the contest. "We didn't block," Penfield said. "In the second half, we sputtered. We will watch the tape and look to get better." Beside the touchdowns from Lalone and Bucher, Middleville got 109 yards on 11 carries from Lalone and 46 yards on 13 carries from junior fullback Matt Erb. Lalone made runs of 42 and 39 yards. Running the ball, the Trojans collected 221 yards. In the next two weeks, Middleville plays host to Byron Center in its annual homecoming contest and faces Gladstone in Gaylord Sept. 30. "We'll be in tough games the next couple of weeks," Penfield said. toll free 1-888-494-5539 Winners for Lakewood were Christina Tibble against Lindsay Dobson at No. 4 singles 6-1, 6-2, Keegan Krauss and Anna Maria Smith against Tami Smith and Shelly Cargill at No. 2 double? 6-1, 6-3 and Christa Dickinson and Noelle Williams against Danielle Hoskins and Jena Jones at No. 4 doubles 3-6, 7-6, 1-0 (default). Middleville improved to 4-2-1 with the win, while Lakewood dropped to 3-3. 1 point. Howell also pulled down 5 rebounds. Betsey Acker, Rounds, Peck and Lawrence all had 3 steals. 7th Grade Gold... A 22-6 win over Grandville last Thursday evened the team's record to 1-1. Brooklyn Pierce had 8 points, 9 steals and 3 rebounds, Krystal Pond had 4 points, Devin Pierson 2 points, Natalie Pennington 2 points, Kelly Wilson 2 points and 2 rebounds. Abbey McKeough 2 points and 4 rebounds, Jodi Jolley 2 points and Hillary Ranguette 4 rebounds. On Tuesday, the Gold knocked off a very good Wayland squad, 23-21. With Hastings trailing by seven points with under three minutes to play, Devin Pierson tied the game. Then with nine seconds to play. Abbey McKeough hit the game-winning shot. Brooklyn Pierce had 12 points and 4 steals. Abbey McKeough 4 points and 3 rebounds, Hillary Ranguette had 2 points, Jodi Jolley 2 points, Devin Pierson 1 point, Krystal Pond 2 rebounds and Jamie VanBoven 2 points. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 21.2000 - Page 15 Freeport’s first Fun Day fantastic Pat VanTol passes around a lump of lead during a tour of the historic Cheesebrough Rake Factory, producing all-wood garden tools and primitive furniture since 1897. The VanTols home school their children, and tire and rope swings hanging from the rafters are evrjence that "this is where our kids play on rainy days.’ Hastings resident Page Kienzle struggles to operate an old-fashioned saw blade, still put to use in making rakes, shovels, clothes drying racks, crates, stools, primitive furniture and other Cheesebrough products. ’Our business is mainly mail-order,’ said Pat. adding. ’Primitive furniture is really getting a lot of interest." Go to www.cheesebrough.com for more details. These horses pull kids of all ages as a highlight throughout the day. Ken VanTol gives a demonstration while talking over the sound of whirring belts and machinery that ron the factory's vintage saws. The VanTols purchased the factory in 1993, and run the plant with only the help of their eight children. ’Our 17-year old son runs the boiler, and he is capable of running the entire plant,’ said Pat VanTol. The littlest ones like to help by sweeping up.’ Cody Clouse pitches at the target to ’dunk" Darrell Smellker, who braved the 60 degree temperatures manning the booth sponsored by the Freeport Business Association. Mary Martin, owner of Mary Ellen's House of Quilts in Hastings, pieces a quilt during the craft show on the lawn next to the community center. Martin won 1st prize for most original quilt at Bowens Mills, and 3rd prize in the Quilt for Life competition. Her 3rd place quilt was displayed in Indianapolis as part of the Quilt America 2000 exhibit. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Kirk Lydy and Joni G Lydy, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Rock Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dateo August 16. 1999. and recorded on August 30. 1999 in Document No 1034682. on Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS. INC . as assignee by an assignment dated August 16. 1999. which was recorded on November 22. 1999. in Document No. 1038296. on Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SlXTY-FIVE AND 35/100 dol­ lars ($122,465 35). including mterest at 8 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the cfatute n such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p m., on October 5. 2000. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Parcel: Lot 2. Block 1. Butler's Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Ptat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 66. Parcel 2: Beginning at the Southeast comer of Lot 1, Butler s Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Ptats on Page 66; thence South 184 feet to the bank of the Thornapple River; thence Westerly along the bank at said river, approximately 200 feet; thence North approximately 220 feet to the Southwest corner of Lol 3 of Butler's Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence Easterly along the South line ol Lots 1 through 3 of said Butler's Addition, being identical with the Northerly line of Lot 9 of Wilcox Addtion to the City of Hastings, to the place of beginning, comprising approximately the Easterly 1/2 of the Easterly 1/2 of said Lot 9 of Wicox Addition to the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shaR be 1 morrth(s) from the date of such sale, unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded in accordance with 1948CL 6003241(d) and given to the mortgagee, in which case the redemption period Shan be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: August 24, 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Read, Su*» 100 Bingham Farms, M. 48025 (9/21) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A41EB2CANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WBJ. BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy J. MBer and Linda MBer, husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Mortgage Acceptance Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 22.1999, and recorded on November 29, 1999 Document Number 103849C, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank Ono. Nations* Association, as Trustee, Assignee by an assignment dated October 22.1999, which was recorded on June 9. 2000, Document Number 1045361, Barry County Records, on which mortgace there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYFIVE THOUSAND "CrtREE HUNDRED FORTY­ EIGHT AND 31'100 dollars ($85,348.31). includ­ ing interest at 12.200% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given the! said mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at IDO p m . on October 19,2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are The folk sounds of Neva Cordray and Stan Pierce (on hammer dulcimers) and BHI Cordray (on acoustic guitar) entertained during lunch at the Community Center, hosted by the Freeport United Brethren Church. Commencing at the Northeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 Section 9. Town 2 North, Range 10 West. Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence East 315 feet along the North 1/8 line of said Section; thence South 22 degrees 45 minutes West 1219.6 feet along the centerline of Lindsey Road Right-of-Way for the True Place of Beginning; thence South 22 degrees 45 minutes West 218.8 feet along said centerline; thence North 83 degrees 59 minutes West. 245.5 feet; thence South 77 degrees 17 minutes West, 50 feet; thence North 87 degrees 28 minutes West. 432.16 feet to the point of intersection of * line herein under described as Line "A"; thence North 14 degrees 05 minutes 40 seconds East. 380 feet, more or less, along Line *A" to a point which lies North 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds. West from the Point of Beginning of this descrip­ tion; thence South 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 sec­ onds East. 744 feet, more or less, to the Ptace of Beginning. Line "A" described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9; and running thence West 40 rods for the Place of Beginning; thence Southwesterly to the Southwest comer of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 9 and for tt.e Place of Ending, The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: September 7. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248 593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200020136 Panthers (10/5) Visit Us on the HET Jeremy Innes digs for pennies in the wood shavings while his mom looks on during the kids' games. jadnews.com �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 21. 2003 COURT NEWS: A Hastings man accused of violating his probation was given a new court-ap­ pointed attorney in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday after he allegedly made racial remarks to his former lawyer, Tia deGoa. This young man showed up at my of­ fice to say he did not want me to be his attorney because I am ’black,"’ said De­ goa who wanted the matter placed on public record. "He also said that given his tattoo, he questioned whether I would properly represent him.” The client, Joshua Newberry, however, did not reveal his tatoo to Degoa, she told the court. "I'm not a racist, only sort of a racist,” Newberry told Judge James Fisher when asked if he wanted deGoa to be his lawyer. ”1 only have a problem with black people when they walk up to me with a gun, ya know?” "I think it’s in my best interest and in my client's best interest that I not repre­ sent him in this case,” deGoa said. A Hastings native. deGoa said later that she has been the target of racism in Hastings her whole life. This town doesn’t change,” she said. Fisher allowed deGoa to withdraw and appointed attorney Michael McPhillips to represent Newberry at his upcoming probation violating hearing. In other court business Thursday: • Timothy Russell, 19, was continued on probation under the terms of the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act after vio­ lating his probation by failing to report to his prolntion agent. According to his attorney, Carol Jones Dwyer, Russell was 17 when he commit­ ted his original offense. The violation is his first in two years. "He's paid his fines and court assess­ ments, lie is living with his parents, he's FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW or $0 down! Gov't & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Call for listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5225. WANTED: Would like land contract, 10,000 acres, +/-, bldg/no bldg all right, $1,500$2A» down. (616)623-2811 I ,'i A'. ill CARPETED APARTMENT with 1 large bedroom, indud.-s water, garbage, stove <c retrig. $365/month. refer­ ences de deposit required. No Pets. 945-4153 NEW OFFICE SPACE for lease, at Southside Plaza in Hastings. 1300 to 5400 sq. ft available. $7.85 per sq. ft. tri­ ple net. Pandl Development, (616)945-5073.____________ SMALL 2 BEDROOM house, carpeted, on south side of Gun Lake. Indudes stove, re­ frigerator, garbage & sewer. $4z5/montn. Available Oct 1st. references & deposit re­ quired. No Pets. 9454153 leave a message. gainfully employed and he's enrolled at KCC,” said Dwyer. ”He has no excuse for not reporting. He has no pierced body parts or tattooes or anything to indicate he's running with crowds that engage in unhealthy activity.” • Ryan Oliver. 23, of Hastings, was sentenced to spend 16 months to two years in prison on his conviction of pro­ bation violation. He was also ordered to spend 11 months in jail on a conviction of possession of controlled substance. Oliver was serving five years probation imposed by Fisher in June on his convic­ tion of negligent homicide for his role in the death of Chad Campbell one year ago. Oliver was driving a van in the Kmart parking lot when Campbell fell through a faulty door and suffered a fatal blow to the head when he struck the pavement. Olivet allegedly violated his probation on that conviction by committing felo­ nious assault, assault and battery and drug possession. The assault charges were dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea. "It's clear from Mr. Oliver's actions he’s failed utterly on the terms of proba­ tion," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "He was given the oppor­ tunity to avoid jail and prove himself. He’s shown a horrible attitude toward his probation agent and others in the court system." It was revealed during the hearing Thursday that Oliver has a "serious pro­ belm with heroin,” according to attorney Frank Hillary. "He knows he does have a drug prob­ lem and he has to resolve that drug prob­ lem," said Hilary. "He needs a treatment program for that problem." 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The charges stem from Bosworth de­ frauding National City Bank out of $28,000 by writing a numer of forged checks. According to attorney Gordon Shane McNeill, Bosworth had claimed she would be able to pay restitution using settlement money from a lawsuit. But McNeill learned that the settle­ ment, which stemmed from a medical malpractice claim relating to the birth of Bosworth’s daughter, will instead to into a trust fund for the child. • Kelley McArthur, 24, of Hastings, was sentenced to 16 months to two years in prison on his conviction of resisting and obstructing police. He was ordered to spend two to five years on another conviction of disarming a police officer after a traffic stop July 8 in Carlton Township. The sentences will be served concur­ rent with another sentence imposed in Eaton County Circuit Court In exchange for his guilty plea, charges of forging a driver's license and disarming a police officer, habitual of­ fender. were dismissed. • Lance Jewell, 20, of Charlotte, pleaded no contest to violating his proba­ tion, using a credit card without permis­ sion. He also pleaded guilty to violating his curfew on Aug. 8. If convicted on the probation violation charges, he could spend a maximum of 10 years in prison. Jewell told Judge James Fisher that he violated his curfew when be was using a drag called Ecstasy or "Special K.” "I went to Raves (large parties in which Ecstasy is commonly used) and I was on a six-day binge," Jewell said. According to Probation Officer Michelle Newton. Jewell allegedly told police in Charlotte that he had commit­ ted credit card fraud. "Someone turned the card in to him," she testified during a probation violation hearing. They found it in the lot and he was the store clerk. He used it a number of times, went to change the trash bags, and then turned the credit card in as if he had found it." Jewell will be sentenced on the con­ victions Sept. 28 at 8:15 a.m. • Craig Brondyke pleaded guilty flee­ ing and eluding a police office July 12 on Rankin Road. He also pleaded guilty to impaired driving for having a blood alcohol content of .08 percent at the time of the incident Prosecutor Dale Crowley has recom­ mended that Brondyke be sentenced un­ der the terms of the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act, which would allow him keep the conviction off his record if he abides by the rules of probation. He will be sentenced Oct. 12. • Larry Andrews, 30, of Battle creek, pleaded guilty to having less than 25 grams of cocaine. He was ordered to spend four months in jail, to serve two years probation, to pay $2,000 in fines and costs and to en­ roll in a treatment program. POLICE BEAT: Burglary reported at Expo Center RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - Deputies are investigating the break-in of the office al the Barry Expo Center in which more than $600 in cash and a Victim's Services Unit jacket were stolen sometime between 9:30 p.m. Sept. 13 and 6 a.m. Sept. 14. Police suspect a key was used to enter the building and the office door was then apparently kicked open, said Sheriff Steve DeBoer. The Victim's Services jacket was in a display booth in the general purpose room of the Expo Center because the United Way kickoff campaign was occuring there the next day. The jacket is a size 3X, navy blue. Also missing are a size 3X sweatshirt, a pager and five checks tilled "Barry County Agricultural Society." Damage lo the office door is estimated at about $100. According to witnesses who worked inside the building the night of the incident, a man approached them outside the center as they were leaving at 9:30 p.m. and asked how to rent the hall. The man is described as a white male, five-feet. 11-inches tall, medium building, with dark hair and possibly in his 20s or 30s. He drove a gray or silver, four-door sedan. Operation Nightcap garners arrests BARRY COUNTY - "Operation Nightcap” wrapped up over the Labor Day weekend with increased patrols by the Barry County Sheriffs Office. Hastings Police Department, the Barry Township Police and the Prairieville Township Police, according to Sheriff Stephen H. DeBoer. ' A total of 452 overtime hours of patrol were put in by the participating agencies in an attempt to deter drunk driving. Six drunk drivers were arrested, 49 seat belt violators were ticketed, 120 speeding citations and 19 other alcohol related citations were issued. A total of 40 people were taken to jail for various driving offenses. Barry County is part of a larger, statewide effort to reduce alcohol-related traffic fatalities and injuries through increased enforcement and education programs. The state's highest crash counties qualified for special "Operation Nightcap" funding from the Michigan Office of Highway Safely Planning (Barry County was ranked 35th) for crashes involving alcohol. "Even though the grant funding has run out for the overtime patrols. Sheriff DeBoer wants everyone to be aware that all police agencies in Barry County continue to have zero tolerance for drunken driving." said Undersheriff Don Ford. Computer equipment taken from TK MIDDLEVILLE - Computer equipment and a videocassette recorder were taken when the Thomapple Kellogg High School was broken into sometime between 3 p.m. Sept 15 and 6:45 p.m. Sept. 16, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. ' Trooper Phil Vannette said an unknown subject or subjects broke into the building through the cook's office in the kitchen by breaking a window and then proceeded to the industrial arts technology room where a color printer, compact disk writer and VCR were removed. Police have no suspects and the incident remains under investigation. Lakewood school bus struck by vehicle WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - A Lakewood School Di,tricl bus loaded with children was struck by a pickup truck that ran a slop sign early Tuesday in Woodland Township, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Trooper Phil Vannette said the bus, driven by Janette Brodbeck, was on Brown Road al about 7:40 a.m. turning south onto Martin Road when the truck, driven by Paul Gould, allegedly ran a stop sign and struck the front of the bus. "The bus driver said she never saw the truck coming," Vannette said. Gould, of Woodland, was disoriented at the scene, said Vannctt and was taken to Pennock Hospital by Lakewood Ambulance, but left the facility before he could be treated for his injuries. No children were hurt and a second bus was called to the scene lo continue the route. The bus received very little damage in the crash. "It was a little bit of excitement, but no one was injured," said Tobias. "The guys at the bus garage drove it back to town. They didn't have to call a tow truck." Former county 4-Her dies in collision BEDFORD TOWNSHIP - A 22-year-old woman who formerly participated in Barry County horse 4-H. died last Tuesday when her pickup truck collided with a small car in Calhoun County, according to reports. Kimberly “Kimmy" Newberry, was pronounced at the scene of the crash, which took place at the intersection of Meacham and Uldriks roads. There were two passengers in the other car, a 16-y ear-old boy and his sister, 11. According to a published report, the boy was traveling west on Mcachem and Newberry was southbound on Uldriks Road when the cars collided. Newberry was formerly a member of the Cherokee Riders 4-H horse club in Barry County and won several awards, trophies and championships with horses. She graduated from Gull Lake Lake School in 1996. Cash register stolen from Anchor Inn YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A cash register was stolen when Bailey's Anchor Inn restaurant was broken into between 8:30 p.m. Sept. 16 and 6:15 a.m. Sept. 17, according to the Barry County Sheriffs Department. According to Undersheriff Don Ford, an unknown subject entered the closed, M­ 179 establishment through a bathroom window and apparently left the building through the front door. Missing is the register and about $300 cash. Police have suspects and the case remains under investigation. Ford said Tuesday. • John Creek, 60, of Delton, will go to trial Oct. 30 and 31 on charges of manu­ facturing marijuana, operating a drug house and being a felon in the possession of a firearm. Creek was arrested after a raid of his home by authorities April 26 in Barry Township. If convicted, he could spend four years in prison on the manufacturing charge, two years on the drug house charge and two years on the firearms charge. He will also be tried on charges of pos­ sessing less than 25 grams of cocaine and possession of the analog drug, oxy­ codone. • Angie Patterson, 22, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to uttering and publishing and was sentenced to one year on proba­ tion and two weekends in jail. • Shawn Rowley, 31, of Hastings, was sentenced to six months in jail on his conviction of obtaining Vicoden by fraud on July 27 in Hastings. He was also ordered to serve two years on probation, to et substance abuse coun­ seling and to pay $2,000 in fines and costs. Vicoden stolen from Delton Road home PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A Delton Road man has confessed to police that the broke into his neighbor’s home Sept. 12 and stole the prescription drugs, Vicoden and cough syrup with codeine, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said the man became a suspect when the homeowners reported that he had earlier asked be use their bathroom, where the items were located. The 33-year-old man allegedly broke a bathroom window when he later broke into the home. The suspect has not yet been arrested, troopers said. Cashier confesses to embezzlement HASTINGS - An 18-year-old cashier at the Hastings Felpausch store has allegedly confessed to embezzling up to $1,000 since the first of August, according to a report by the Hastings City Police Department. Officers said the girl admitted to taking $60 the day in the incident was reported and that she would take amounts of $5 to $20 in cash every other night that she worked. The woman, who not been arrested, told police that whe a customer paid cash, she would lay the cash aside, and later wad up the bills and stuff them into her smock. "The most she recalled taking was $300," police reported. Store officials, however, estimated that more than $1,100 has come up missing from her register. Police are seeking a charge of embezzlement under $1,000. �The Hastogs Banner - Thursday, September 21. 2000 - Page 17 [ T^zea O6itaati.es | Bethf^EwlsleyHChristietNovak | | "*^^4en/^*M?cb HASTINGS - Mr. Meryl D. Neeb. age 93, of Hastings, went to be with his Lord on September 19. 2000. Mr. Neeb was bom September 1, 1907 in Campbell Township. Ionia County, the youngest son and sibling of four children bom to Louis and Minnie (Gosch) Neeb. From the age of 9 months he was raised on a farm west of the former Rogers Comer’s school. As a young child he attended the country school. Later he attended Hastings High School, quitting in the middle of his senior year due to being needed on the farm. Also traveling by bicycle and horse and buggy were not an inducement to good study habits. Five years later he completed high school at Ferris Institute in Big Rapids. While at Ferris h*. tutored in algebra ana completed a college course in bookkeeping toward obtaining an accounting certificate. Marriage and the Depression interrupted his plans to continue. He married Leah O. Kendall, daughter of the Reverend Charles J. and Rose Kendall on June 15, 1930. She preceded him in death on April 23, 1994. In his early years. Mr. Neeb worked on a dairy farm and tested milk. He also was an independent trucker hauling gravel for Barry County. Later he owned and operated a portable feed grinding mill, grinding feed for farmers in Monroe and Grand Traverse Counties. 'After moving to Hastings he worked at and retired from the Hastings Manufacturing Company in 1971 after 32.7 years of service. Mr. Neeb's interests included hunting, trapping and boxing. He enjoyed woodworking and refinishing furniture. Music was important to him as evidenced by his participation in the Welcome Comers Glee Club, Hastings Men’s Chorus, chancel choirs at First United Methodist Church and Hope United Methodist Church where he was currently a member. He also sang at local churches in a trio with his wife and daughter. in the churches he served as a trustee. Administrative Board member. Sunday School teacher and treasurer. He enjoyed traveling, writing, reading. J solving crossword puzzles and playing double twelve dominos. Mr. Neeb was preceded in death by his wife, Leah; two sisters, Elma Van Patten, and Letha Clinton; one brother. Ray. He is survived by one daughter, Meria; and several nieces and nephews; and great and grand nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 22. 2000 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral Services for Mr. Neeb will be held on Saturday. September 23, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught and Reverend Richard D. Moore officiating. Burial will be at Freeport Cemetery. Memo”«l contributions may be given to Hope United Methodist Church or to the charity of choice. | ^^Noat^dan^chmll HASTINGS - Noah Adam Schroll, age 4-1/2 months old, of Hastings, passed away Friday. September 15. 2000 at his home. Noah was bom on April 23. 2000 in Charlotte, the son of Heidi M. Schroll and Justin Lee Davis. Noah was preceded in death by his great grandparents. Jean Roscoe & Charles Gamble. Noah is survived by his parents Heidi Schroll of Hastings and Justin Davis of Hastings; grandparents. Denise & Martin Disbrow of Hastings. Teresa Davis & Dave Sigurdson of Hastings. & Alan Schroll of Albion; great grandparents. Joyce Walters of Hastings. Annette & William Schroll of Albion; great great grandparents. Ilcta & Hayes Campbell of Hastings; many aunts, uncles & cousins. Graveside Services for Noah were held on Tuesday. September 19. 2000 at Riverside Cemetery - Babyland in Hastings. Pastor David Roper officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. HASTINGS - William J. Meyer, age 88, of Hastings, died Sunday. September 10, 2000 at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, as the result of an automobile accident Saturday night. He was born on May 13, 1912 in Atlanta, the son of Hans and Charlotte (Wiggins) Meyer. Mr. Meyer graduated from Atlanta High School in 1930 and graduated from Michigan State University in 1934 with a B.S. degree. He taught agriculture and shop class at Caledonia and Coopersville Schools. Mr. Meyer married Harriet Cross in February of 1937. They resided in various communities throughout Michigan where Bill worked as County Supervisor for the Farm Security Administration. From 1949 to 1961, the couple operated an implement business in Caledonia. After the scale of the business, Bill worked for the Farmer's Home Administration in Sandusky and Cassopolis, moving to Hastings in 1966, and retired in 1980. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hastings, United Methodist Men, Goodwell Class, and the Homemaker’s Group of the Caledonia Methodist Church. He was a life member of the R.C. Hathaway Masonic Lodge of Caledonia, Saladin Shrine, and the Hastings Kiwanis Club. Mr. Meyer is survived by his wife, Harriet of Hastings; sons, Richard Meyer of North Muskegon, and Jon Meyer of Middleville; daughter, Jean Meyer of Kentwood; grandson, Craig (Marybeth) Meyer of Cedar Springs; and great grandson, Tyler Meyer of Cedar Springs; brother, Archie (Lorraine) Meyer of Southfield; several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Glozella Meyer of Arizona, and Judy Mahar of Florida. Memorial Services for Mr. Meyer were held on Thursday, September 14, 2000 at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Reverend Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiated. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Mrs. Betty J. (Endsley) (Christie) Novak, age 77, formerly of Hastings, passed away Tuesday. September 19, 2000 at the Community Hospice of Northeast Florida in Jacksonville, Florida. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home. | Kimberl^Kimmy^enee^euberry | BATTLE CREEK - Kimberly (Kimmy) Renee' Newberry, age 22, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday. September 12. 2000 at Uldriks and Meachem in Battle Creek, She was bom on August 18. 1978 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Rodney and Carolyn (Roe) Newberry. Kimmy was a life long resident of Battle Creek. She was employed by Pharmacia in Portage as an Inspector for one and a half years and had also worked at Yarrow in Augusta in housekeeping and in the kitchen, and had worked at Goldsworthy's in Hickory Comers as a cashier. Kimmy loved animals, life and people. She enjoyed stock car racing; her favorite car was Dan Newberry #13. collecting picture frames, rollerblading, and spending time with her nephew and nieces Kimmy was active in Cherokee Riders 4-H Club in Barry County and won several awards, trophies and championships with horses. She graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1996. Kimmy is survived by her parents. Rodney and Carolyn (Roe) Newberry of Battle Creek; grandmothers, Lucille Newberry of Battle Creek, and Anna Ruth Roe of Battle Creek; brother, Todd (Brenda) Newberry of Battle Creek; nephew, TJ. Newberry of Battle Creek, nieces, Kayla Newberry of Battle Creek, Shayla Newberry of Battle Creek, and Carley Newberry of Battle Creek; special friend. Brad Jones of B.attle Creek; best, friend, Jennifer Shook of Brittle Cheek; several loving aunts and uncles. Funeral Services for Kimmy were held on Friday, September IS, 2000 at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. Pastor Jeff C. Worden of Hickory Comers Bible Church and Pastor Kenneth Childs of Lakeside Baptist Church officiated. Interment was at Bedford Cemetery in Bedford Township. Memorials may be made to the Kimmy Newberry Memorial Fund or the Battle Creek Community Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. | ^^^lerber^^^oope^~ VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON Herbert L. Cooper, age 85, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2000. at his home in Vancouver, Washington. Mr. Cooper was born on April 17. 1915, in Byron Center, Michigan, the son of Benjamin and Edna Cooper. He was District Manager for Hastings Manufacturing Company in Michigan and Vancouver for 40 years, before his retirement in 1980. He moved to Vancouver in 1970, and owned and managed rental properties after his retirement. He enjoyed painting, fishing, hunting and flower gardening. In 1935, he married Lelo L. Lancaster; she died in 1968. In 1969 he married LaVeme J. Anderson; she died in 1999; son. Steve Cooper, he died in 1994. Mr. Cooper is survived by his daughters, Janet (Robert) Gustin of Essexville, Michigan, and JoAnne Tucrs of Simi Valley. California; step-daughters, Geri Olson and Bonnie Rasband, both of Vancouver, Washington; son, Robert D. of Vancouver. Washington; step-sons. Terril and David Anderson, both of Declo. Idaho, and Jerry Anderson of Vancouver, Washington; brother. Robert (Bettie) Cooper of Arcadia, Florida; sisters, Rosalie Moore, Betty (Gordon) Sothard, Maxine (Rowland) Kall; sisters-in-law, Dorotha Cooper and Mary Ann Schowalter; four grandchildren; and one great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Private interment will be in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. More Obituaries Appear on Page 18 NASHVILLE - Mrs. Elizabeth I. Wilcox, age 95, of Nashville, passed away Friday. September 15, 2000 at Thomapple Manor. Hastings. Mrs. Wilcox was bom on October 7, 1904. in Freeport, the daughter of George & Mabie (McKibben) Ritchie. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended Nashville schools. Mrs. Wilcox married Lloyd Wilcox on August 29, 1923 in Nashville She was employed at Transamerica Insurance Company in the Claims Department, retiring in 1975. She was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church, Philathen Class, Extension Club and Cloverleaf Class. She enjoyed sewing, embroidery and especially Sunday lunch with all of her _mily. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Wilcox; parents, George and Mabie Ritchie; sister. Helen Black; and brother, Harold Ritchie. Mrs. Wilcox is survived by her daughters, Lucille (Glenn) Slocum of Hastings. Louise Bahs of Nashville, and Nola Jane (Ray) Hickey of Nashville; son, Kendall (Betty) Wilcox of Nashville; 12 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; A 20 great great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mrs. Wilcox were held on Monday. September 18, 2000 at Nashville United Methodist Church. Reverend Gail Patterson officiated. Burial was in Wilcox Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville United Methodist Church video camera fund. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville. WORLDWIDE AQUATICS! 1 | The On-line Catalog for Swimmert t Wafer tnthueiaete 1&sBaNNER U MPICS on U S Qynpac tannic ton Olympics coverage available online Visitors to the Hastings Banner online newspaper can now receive extensive, up-to-the-minute Olympics 2000 coverage and headlines. Readers can choose from a number of links providing information on the event schedule, the U.S. team roster, the athletes, a list of medal events and more. Visitors can also use a convenient pull-down menu to learn about the rules and regulations for each event. 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Trust Administrator fastings Citp JBanfc www.hastingscitybank.com Member FDIC �Pago 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 21. 2000 Couple Injured in Lake Odessa car accident POLICE BEAT Purse stolen at ball game; $800 missing HASTINGS - A woman attending a game at Johnson Field's practice football Geld Saturday reported that $800 in eight, $100 bills turned up missing after she had left her purse on the ground beside her, according to the Hastings City Police Department. The victim told police she arrived at the field at about 10 a.m. and stood on the east side of the field, laying the purse on the ground next to where she stood. At 11:15 a.m, she noticed the purse missing. The purse was later located by Police Officer Lowell Wilde in a grassy, wooded area to the southeast of the field. Missing were the eight $100 bills. Two hurt when cyclist loses control ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - An Alto couple escaped serious injuries Saturday when the motorcycle they were riding with a group of other motorcyclists skidded and overturned on Nine Mile Road near Marsh Road, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said Richard VanYates was driving the bike when the motorcycle in front of him began to slow and he had to stop suddenly. The action caused him to lose control of the vehicle, troopers said. VanYates and his passenger, April Evans, were both wearing helmets when the crash occurred. Both were transportated to an area hospital by Wayland EMS with non-life threatening injuries. Obituaries. Harriet D. Knickerbocker A Lake Odessa couple suffered injuries from an accident caused by the husband suffering a seizue while backing out of a driveway Tuesday morning. Lloyd Sawdy, 80, was backing into a parking spot on 4th Avenue when he began having a seizure. His wife, Doris, 73, who was in the passenger seat, exited the vehicle while it was still in gear to seek help for her husband. Before she was clear of the. vehicle, the car accelerated while in reverse gear, dragging her as it proceeded to hit two parked cars. The couple was transported by ambulance to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Doris Sawdy was unconscious for a short time on the scene, and appeared to have some shoulder injuries, said Lake Odessa Police Chief John Shaw. Both husband and wife were in stable condition at Pennock Hospital as of 12 p.m. Tuesday. Hundreds of pounds of chemicals stolen Visit Us on the HET HASTINGS - More than 600 pounds of chemicals were reported stolen from the foundry at Hastings Manufacturing Company Sept. 14, according to the Hastings City Police Department. Officers reported that an employee had allowed two unidentified men to help themselves to pallets in the vicinity of the chemicals prior to the items turning up missing. Missing are 200 pounds of chrome and 400 pounds of ferrett manganese. www.jadnews.com . continued HASTINGS * Mrs. Harriet D. Knickerbocker, age 73, of Hastings, passed away Monday. September 18, 2000 at Carveth Village, Middleville. Mrs. Knickerbocker was bom on February 26. 1927 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Harry and Dorothy (Coover) Parker. She was raised and attended school in Kalamazoo. She was married to Gerald L. Knickerbocker in June of 1985. Mrs. Knickerbocker was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for 30 years as an assembly worker. Mrs. Knickerbocker is survived by » husband, Gerald L. Knickerbocker; one son. Stanley (Barbara) Stevens of Hastings; one daughter, Dorothy Barton of Hastings; three step-sons. Dale Knickerbocker of Middleville, Bruce Knickerbocker of Lansing, and Mark Knickerbocker of Jackson; five grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or services. Interment took place in Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. OLDS^ MAVADA KBATfSiM} 00UUSS1000 Charles P. Earl MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA - Mr. Charles P. Earl, age 63. of Middlebury. Indiana, and formerly of Hastings, died Monday, August 28. 2000 in Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, Indiana. He was bom on November 15. I936 in Battle Creek, the son of Kenneth and MayBelle (Arsenault) Earl. Mr. Earl lived in Battle Creek ami Hastings. He lived in Middlebury the past I8 years. He served in the United States Army for three years, and the United Stales Air Force for two years. Mr. Earl was employed by A.B.T. Company in Middlebury for 22 years. He married Roberta Dudley on November 5. I9S6. marriage ending in divorce in 1976. He married Phyllis A. Carper on August 28, 1976. and she survives. Mr. Earl enjoyed Fishing, hunting, and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Catlin Bowerman; and a sister. Kay Earl. Mr. Earl is also survived by sons. Cameron Earl of Hastings. Charles (Rick) Earl of Constantine, and Christopher Earl of Vermontville; a daughter. Shelly Garl of Sturgis; I5 grandchildren; one great grandson; a brother. Mike Earl; and a sister, Janet Miller of White Pigeon; and step-mother, Linda Earl of Battle Creek. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society of Elkhart County. Robert A. Rider RtlX teunstooo KHUSSIOOO OLDS^ MM ABM7FS2000 OtAMD AM tfUTFSISOO MHU3$1000 BONUS $1000 General Motors Employees BONUS CASH! KBATtSIOCO 0CMUS$10O0 KOATES1SOO oonussiooo ^♦2500 GM Employees can receive on additional $1000 Rebate on... SONOMA MSI** OOWlifoR! 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Mrs. Lawrence was bom on July 28, 1937. in Dewdrop, Kentucky, the daughter of Norman and Lula (Brown) Adkins. She was raised in the Concord, Kentucky area and attended school there. Mrs. Lawrence moved to Hastings in 1973 from the Delton area. She had previously lived in Mansfield. Onio for several years. She was employed at Hex-Fab Corporation in Hastings for the past 24 years. Mts. Lawrence enjoyed gardening and viaiting with family, friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Rebecca Sue Perkins; brother. Darrel Keith Adkins. Mrs. Lawrence is survived by her three sons, Walter Jesse Lawrence. Jr. of Hastings, Stephen Edwin (Sharon) Lawrence of Freeport. Douglas Kevin (Jill) Lawrence of Grand Rapids; two daughters Janet Lou (Charles) Marble of Hastings, and Linda Sue (George) Perkins of Missouri; step-daughter, Tina (Jeff) Rader of Detroit; Five grandchildren; one great granddaughter; two brothers, Charlie Adkins of Lucas. Ohio, and Toby Adkins of Mansfield. Ohio; three sisters. Joyce Ann Bradford of Olive Hill. Kentucky, Josephine Sloan of Mansfield, Ohio, and Juanita Trent of Mansfield, Ohio; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services for Mrs. Lawrence were held on Wednesday. September 20.2000 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Robert Norton officiated. Burial was in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-09-28.pdf 563a205fdef5be4a576e3fdaa3ffb351 PDF Text Text Lake O welcomes new village manager See Story on Page 2 Saxons celebrate home coming win Arson victim may be charged See Pages 3 and 10 See Story on Page 17 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 185famK public librmt U1SCNURCMST ANNER Hastings VOLUME 147, NO. 39 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2000 PRICE SC * News Briefs: Gravel mining request tabled Students to rake, bag leaves in city by Elizabeth Smith City resident*. who ire unable to rake and bag their leave* thia year for the annual fall cleanup can use Hastings Middle School eighth­ graders to do the work instead. The students plan to do the raking and bagging from 10:15 ajn. to 2:15 pun. Tuesday, Oct 31, as part of a school service project. In case of in­ clement weedier, the make-up date win be Nov. 6 or 7. The program is limited to residen­ tial lawns of a half acre or less. Homeowners ire encouraged to let the youngster, use whatever rakes they may have. Residents interested in participat­ ing,ih the projmm should call City Hpl at 945-2468 by 5 pun. Riday, Oct 20. The service is limited to the fimiooqaUw* Voter registration will be Thursday Thomapple Manor win be host for a voter registration drive from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 5, in con­ junction with the Barry County Clerk's office. Potential voters also will be given instruction on how to use the ballot booths vsd what this year's ballot will look like. Thornapple Manor is located at 700 Nashville Road, across the utreci from the McKeown Bridge. Land use meeting set in Prairieville Planning consultant Steve Lang­ worthy will give a presentation at a special meeting of the Prairieville Township Planning & Zoning Com­ mission Thursday evening. Oct 12. Langworthy, of Langworthy, Strader. Leblanc t Associates Inc. in Grand Rapids, is working with the Four-Township Water Resources Council to review current land use plans and zoning ordinance* and help develop land use policies to manage growth for the environmen­ tal and economic benefit of the communities. The Four-Township Water Re­ sources Council is dedicated to pro­ tecting water qual' y and preserving rural character in Barry and Prairieville townships in Barry County and Richland and Ross township* in Kalamazoo County. Langworthy is working with the council as part of a watershed pro­ tection project funded by a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protec­ tion Agency through the Michigan Department of Environmental Qual­ ity. The Prairieville Planning & Zon­ ing Commission meeting will be at the Prairieville Town Hall at 10115 S. Norris Road. For more information, call Dr. Kenneth Kornheiser, commission chairman, at (616) 664-4426. (Additional] News Briefs (appear on page 2) Royalty rescued from rain Seniors Josh'Moore and Kailey Lyons were selected Homecoming King and Queen, but weren't crowned until Saturday night's Homecoming dance at Hastings High School. The ceremony had to be delayed because the football game Friday nighf was postponed due to lightning and stormy conditions. A lot of Barry County teams wound up playing the next day, but it wasn't all that bad for the Saxons, who posted a 14-7 triumph over Forest Hills Central. Staff Writer The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission Monday night tabled a pro­ posal to extract gravel from a site now zoned agricultural at Kellogg School and Gilkey Lake Roads in Hickory Comers. The motion was tabled during a fourhour meeting at the request of T&M De­ velopment of Belleville and the BarryEaton District Health Department. An application for a special use permit was submitted by T&M Sept. 1 for "the extraction of sand and gravel deposit." The parcel of land in question totals 112.43 acres of farm land that would be - converted to a gravel and sand removal site. The motion was tabled for a period not to exceed one year. James McManus, director of the Barry County Planning and Zoning Depart­ ment. said the request was honored "so that an analysis and studies couM be done on peaaabalrty of PBB on the site." PBB (polybrominated biphenyl), said McManus, is a "flame retardant that was mixed with cattle feed during the 1970s. The cattle that ate it experienced prob­ lems. including major birth defect*. The state took action and required that all cattle that ingested PBB be killed." There is alleged to be some PBB con­ taminated cattle buried on the site in question. "PBB is considered a hazardous waste." said McManus. "A proper dis­ posal method would need to be followed, and the Health Department is not sure what that means in terms of somebody operating a gravel site on that location." Jim Rutherford, director of environ­ mental health for the Barry-Eaton Dis­ trict Health Department, said. "We're looking into that. The EPA has an estab­ lished guideline to lest levels of haz­ ardous materials. We are talking with a toxicologist at the slate Department of Agriculture to find out the potential health threats that might be out there." The health department is in a prelimi­ nary stage of determining the proper method of testing for the site, said Rutherford. "We submitted a correspondence vn the 25th (of September) to the Depart­ ment of Ag to find out the exact location where the cattle are buried, dimensions of the site, total number of cattle buried there, level* of rnatamlaatlna in each cow prior So Mhaeaattaa. a tJeucsipaion of the manure spread on the site, and some additional answers," said Ruther­ ford. "We will meet with a toxicologist at the Department of Agriculture this Friday to go through the state's files on this par­ ticular farm." The question on how to go about test­ ing may be answered within the next few See GRAVEL, continued page IS Air making county employees sick? by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Low level carbon monoxide poisoning may be a possible cause of symptoms that have caused periods of sickness to six of the 63 Barry County employees who work on three different floors of the Courts & Law Building in Hastings. The County Board of Commissioners wants to find out if the building's indoor air is contaminated and Tuesday hired an independent consultant to conduct an indoor air quality survey. "It looks like it possibly may be a little bit of carbon monoxide through the fresh air intake, which sits low in the lower level (garage) ramp," Commissioner Clare Tripp, chairwoman of the board's Central Services Committee, said after the meeting. Even if it (the location of the intake) is­ n't the cause. Commissioner Rod Goebel, who chairs the board's PersonneVHuman Services Committee, said he's interested in having the air intake re-designed. "We're not going to wait to get test results to try to fix the problem. Hopefully, it will give peace of mind to people who work there if we can identify that a* a problem and be working toward a solution." Off and on since January 1999 some employees have been experiencing symptom* that include chest pain, weak­ ness especially in the legs, blurred vision, fatigue, dizziness or light-headedness, rapid/irregular heart rates, shortness of breath, muscle and joint p«iu». imbalance and nausea without vomit .ng. Some of the affected employees, who are all over 42 year* old, have had more significant symptoms. None of the six affecteo employees knew that others were experiencing unusual heath concerns until about February of this year when two employees were discussing taking the same medical tests." Goebel said. Without discussing symptoms, other employees were questioned about health concerns and the six were identified with similar neurological symptoms. Three of the affected employees have undergone testing, ranging from cardiolyte stress tests to lung CAT scans, and results have been negative. If the cause of their illnesses is from carbon monoxide (an odorless, colorless. tasteless toxic gas), "it seldom produces damage recognizable by high-tech scanning techniques, according to information employees supplied to commissioners from Dr. David Penney of Wayne State See AIR, continued page 3 Speed main factor in police car crash by David T. Young Editor The only certain cause of a police cruiser crash during Sunuwrfesl in Hast­ ings Aug. 25 was excessive speed, ac­ cording to final results of a Barry County Sheriffs Department investigation. Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver told the City Council Monday night that he wasn't surprised by the outcome, which showed there weren't any improprieties in connection with the incident. He noted that some of the cruiser's parts weie aging, including the brakes, saying, "The brakes were worn, but there is no evidence that they were ineffec­ tive.’' Officers Dennis Lajcak and Josh Sensiba were injured in the accident which occurred on Green Street at 2.42 a.m. Though Sensiba could not recall the accident, Lajcak told investigators that "they thought they heard Sgt. (Jeff) Pratt call out on the radio that he was out on Green Street near Cook Road on a fight in progress." the investigator reported. "According to officer Lajcak, as he ap­ proached the curve on Green Street near the entrance to Pennock Hospital, the rear end of the patrol car broke loose and spun. (He) stated that he did not know how fast he was going at the time of the accident.' The sheriffs department was asked to conduct an investigation in order to avoid having a public safety agency in­ vestigate itself. "No one factor caused the accident, other than speed itself," Sarver said, con­ tradicting rumors that alcohol somehow was involved or some other factor con­ tributed to the crash. The sheriffs report revealed that alco­ hol was not involved. "The inspection of the vehicle that was made cannot find any single, mechanical fault that could have caused the acci­ dent." Deputy Jim Fawcett reported. "Several minor things that in themselves would not cause the accident were found and noted in the report. These things, along with the speed indicated (68 to 72 mph), and other outside unknown factors may have added up and been enough to cause the accident." The chief said the car, which had more See CRASH, continued page 3 They9re back! ■ The Hastings Jaycees Haunted House, voted No. 1 in Michigan last year, returns to Barry County tor a howling good scare at a new location. Historic Chartton Park Village in the bam next to the Upjohn House. Local Jaycees President Dee Lowell said the annual fund-raising event will start at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, and continue the following night, and Oct. 19, 20. 21, 26, 27. 28 and 31. A special Kids' Day matinee program is planned for Saturday. Oct. 28. _ �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner ■ Thursday, September 28 2000 Open house set at library today NEWS BRIEFS n. iiJ ; cWW UK MOtlti cm lei *1a8SFel will rule Showcase tonight Gospel music with the Overholts. D. C. Johnson. Fred Willson and the Jesus Sisters will be presented dur­ ing the Musicians' Showcase at 6:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday. Sept. 28) at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. Ray and Millie Overholt of Battle Creek have been singing gospel mu­ sic for more than 40 years. D.C. Johnson, a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from the Pot­ terville area, has sang al previous Showcases. Fred Willson, who will perform hymns on classical guitar, will be making his Showcase debut. He is a member of the Irish group Amadaun. which will be at the Showcase next month. Also making their debut here, the Jesus Sisters of Potterville features Emily Johnson. 10, and Sarah Lowe, 11. They have been singing together about three years. They chose their own performing name because they see themselves as sisters "in Jesus." Seating at the Showcase is avail­ able on a first-come, first-served ba- Comedy 'Harvey to be performed The Thornapplc Players will per­ form the comedy "Harvey" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Oct. 5, 6 and 7, in the Central School Auditorium in Hastings. The show, sponsored by the Thor­ napple Arts Council, is being di­ rected by Norma Jean Acker, a teacher at Maple Valley High School who has headed up many theatrical there. lotte Myrtle; Mary Jo Gors , Mrs. Chauvenct: Doug Acker, Elwopd P. Dowd; Carol Satterly, Judge Gaffney; Rick Taylor, Dr. Sanderson; Deanna Roundtree. Nurse Kelly; Steve Vipond, Dr. Chumley; Kyle Curtis. Wilson; Denise Vickers, Betty Chumley; Shirlee Hols, E. J. Lofgren; Angie Greenfield, the maid. Greenfield also is stage manager and Dale Svihl is set designer. Tickets are available at the door, at Progressive Graphics. Jefferson Street Gallery or from any cast member. Prices are $5 for adults, $4 for Ans Council members, and $2 for senior citizens, students and children. State candidates to meet In forum The next First Friday program in Hastings Oct. 6, will be a debate be­ tween the two candidates for state representative from the 87th District.. Republican Gary Newell will dis­ cuss the issues with Democrat Henry Sanchez. Both are vying to succeed State Rep. Terry Geiger (R-Lake Odessa), who is stepping down be­ cause of term limits after serving three two-year terms, since January 1995. Newell, a retired stale police commander, is coming off a GOP primary election victory over Jim Bailey Aug. 8. Sanchez was the Democratic candidate against Geiger in the 1998 election. Though a number of the questions for both candidates will be prepared ahead of time, the audience will be encouraged to submit written ques­ tions. Fred Jacobs, vice president of JAd Graphics, will serve as modera­ tor. The First Friday forum is held at noon on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. The programs are spon­ sored by the Barry County Demo­ cratic Committee. Jim Pino is the host. There are plans for another candi­ dates' forum on the last Friday of the month. Oct. 27, featuring six people seeking three open seats on the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers. The forum will be held on the "Last Friday" because the first Fri­ day in November would be too late for Banner to publish candidates' an­ swers to questions before the Nov. 7 election. New village manager on the job in Lake 0 by Helen Mudry Staff Writer ' The Hastings Public Library will be closed from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28. all day Friday. Sept. 29. for staff training. The library will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. tonight (Thursday) and the public is invited to an open house from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. today for a demonstration of the new computers that have come from the Bill and Melinda Gates grants. Baby-sitter class slated for Oct. 7 A Young baby-sitters' class will be offered front 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 7, in the Conference Center of Pennock Hospital. The course is geared to students in the sixth grade or older, who can learn the responsibilities associated with baby-sitting Topics will include basic child care, fire safety, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. Certificates of achievement are awarded to those who successfully complete the course. There is a charge of $10 for the program. To register, call 948-3125. 'It's Cider Time* festivals resume Historic Bowens Mills’ "Its Cider Time Festivals" will continue from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 30 and Oct 1. with the Moun­ tain Men Encampment and Black­ smith Hammer-in: Fork River Trap­ pers living history encampment The Fork River Free Trappers and family and friends last year com­ pleted the restoration of the mill's water wheel 10 yean after the death of original co-owner Neal Cook. "Neal's Dream," was dedicated as part of the annual fall festival series. On Sunday. Sept 10, at 5 p.m., the 17-foot water wheel turned for the first time under its own power There will be a presentation in the museum on "the making of the Brigade of the American Mountain Men. a national 1,200-member group dedicated to studying the history of the American fur trading era. The group has helped in several restora­ tions at Historic Bowens Mills. Live music will be provided Sat­ urday by the "Lonesome Moonlight Trio" and Sunday by Jerry Ball. "It's Cider Time" festivals will continue every Saturday and Sunday from now until Halloween weekend. Next weekend. Oct 7 and 8, wi'l be Historic Bowens Mills Civil War Days, co-sponsored by Michigan Soldiers’ Aid Society & Michigan 3rd Volunteer Infantry Co. K, featur­ ing a living history encampment with a Civil War wedding. Bowens Mills is located in the heart of Yankee Springs, two miles north of Yankee Springs (Gun Lake) State Park. For more information, call 795-7530. William Yost. Lake Odessa's new vil­ lage manager, reported for duty Monday The village council members and Page Building employees have been getting him up to speed on the different concerns and controversies in the village. They have also told him about the many high­ lights of Lake Odessa life — the Fourth of July Fair. Christmas 'Round the Town and Art in the Park. Yost comes to Lake Odessa from the Upper Peninsula, where he was village manager of the new municipality of Iron River. He oversaw the merging of three Upper Peninsula communities — Stam­ baugh. Iron River and Mineral Hill into Iron River. This union of the three vil­ lages gave him experience with combin­ ing three budgets and ordinances of the governmental units. Yost received his bachelor of science degree in business administration from Michigan Technological University in Houghton. He also has an associate's de­ gree in technology computer-aided draft­ ing and design from Gogebic Community College in Ironwood. Yost's wife, Patti, and three daughters Alissa (10), Laura (9) and Sara (2) are still in the Upper Peninsula while he continues to look for housing in the Lake Odessa area. He is working four day weeks so he can make the 10-hour drive to Stambaugh to spend the weekends with the family. He said the Upper Peninsula is a beau­ tiful place to live but there is a price to be paid. The family is looking forward to being closer to shopping, cultural events and universities. Yost also has family in Grand Rapids and is looking forwa.M to being closer to them. William and Patti chose the Lake Odessa village manager job over a job offer for director of administrative ser­ vices in Sandusky. Ohio. "We visited Sandusky," William said. "But it was just too big. We like the smaller scale of Lake Odessa." There will be an open house for Yost and his family on Wednesday. Oct. 11. from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Page Building. William Yost Recount fails to change primary election results Recounts of Aug. 8 Republican pri­ mary election contests ——s on the Yankee Springs Township Board, the Prairieville Township and the Barry County Board of Commissioners showed changes in vote numbers, but no differ­ ence in final results. For Yankee Springs supervisor, ap­ pointed incumbent Al McCrumb remains the winner, this lime by a tighter 311-302 margin over challenger Nancy Near. McCrumb had won the race Aug. 8 by a 300 to 286 count. Near later asked for a recount, which showed she picked up an extra 16 votes and McCrumb had 11 more. McCrumb was appointed last summer to the supervisor's post, to replace George London, who has retired. In the contest for Yankee Springs trea­ surer. incumbent Robert Herold asked for a recount of his 300 to 289 loss Aug. 8 to challenger John Jerkaitis. The new tally reported he closed the gap to 310 to 305. but still lost. Herold had served on the board as treasurer, having last been elected in 1996. Both McCrumb and Jerkaitis will be sworn in to their offices later this fall, af­ ter the Nov. 7 general election, in which they have no challenge from a Demo­ cratic opponent. Meanwhile, Mark Doster was con­ firmed as the winner of the contest for Prairieville Township Supervisor, defeat­ Rutland Township’s 2001 budget draws criticism from former clerk J-Ad Graphics News Service A proposed 2001 budget presented at a special Rutland Charter Township Board meeting Monday was criticized by former clerk Barbara Bedford for failing to include raises for incoming township officials. "I think the new officials are entitled," she told the board, referring to candidates for office in the Nov. 7 general election. Bedford also questioned the board about the absences of fund balances for each ac­ count on the proposed budget and pointed out that the proposed budget does not con­ tain a current total fund balance for all ac­ counts. "What's the fund balance at the begin­ ning of the year compared to last year?" Bedford asked. Township Supervisor Bob Edwards, however, called the proposed budget "very conservative" and explained that the differ­ ence between the projected revenues of $439,097 and projected expenses of $456,720 will be covered with $17,623 from the current fund balance. Edwards did not reveal the current fund balance when asked for it repeatedly by Bedford at the meeting, explaining only that the difference between the two figures, $17,623, is the projected fund balance for 2001. Bedford also questioned whether the an­ ticipated sales of two township properties will generate revenue not accounted for in the proposed budget. But Edwards replied that "we don't know for sure if they will sell this year." Bids on the two properties are expected to be opened Oct. 3 at 3 p.m. at the Rut­ land Township Hall. According to the budget, the township had projected revenues of $391,019 last year. Last year's property taxes were estimated at $63,000 while next year's are estimated to generate $66,789. SBAM supports Newell's election Gary Newell, Republican Party candidate for state representative from the 87th District, has received the endorsement from the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) political action committee. Newell, before his GOP primary election contest last August, also won the endorsement of the Michi­ gan Farm Bureau, State Rep. Terry Geiger and State Senator Joanne Emmons, among others. He received the backing of the Michigan Cham­ ber of Commerce last week. Newell is seeking the seat in the state legislature now held by Geiger, who is being forced out by term lim­ its. His opponent in the Nov. 7 gen­ eral election will be Democrat Henry Sanchez. In announcing the endorsement, Paul Hense, chairman of the PAC for the SBAM. said. "Our endorse­ ments indicate our support for candi­ dates who will support free enter­ prise and the interests of Michigan's small business community. Small business owners have a unique op­ portunity to elect men and women who will work toward improving the climate for small business in the state. Gary Newell is precisely the kind of leader we believe will work to support entrepreneurs and a grow­ ing small business economy." The endorsement was based on a candidate's leadership potential and general support of small business is­ sues and concerns. ing challenger Teresa Miller 237 to 132 in two precincts. The tallies from Aug. 8 originally showed a count of 232 to 125. Doster, an attorney and former Barry County commissioner, will replace Lloyd Goyings as the new supervisor Miller had been a trustee on the board. In the race for Eighth District Commis­ sioner. the recount in Prairieville's two precincts showed that Wayne Adams de­ feated James Alden 168 to 156. The first reported returns had Adams winning 163 to 151. Adams will take over the commission­ er's seat held for the last six years by Rod Goebel. Building permits are expected to generate $29,300 next year as opposed to $1,000 budgeted last year and revenue sharing is expected to increase from $182,740 to $208,327. The treasurer's salary is the same, at $14,000, while other officials' salaries also are the same, including supervisor at $16,000, the assessor at $28,500, the clerk at $15,000, the deputy clerk at $13,200 and the deputy treasurer at $11,000. Ths officer administrator's salary will be the same at $13,000. Road maintenance is expected to increase from $90,000 to $125,000 and a new line item called professional services is expected to cost $3,000 for consultants. The budget was unanimously approved to be recommended for adoption at the Oct. 11 regular board meeting. The board also approved a total property tax millage levy of 3.8471 mills, a move required to prevent the rate from rolling back to 2.4856 mills under Truth in Taxa­ tion and Headlee Amendment requirements. Coming up in Rutland Township is an Oct. 4 Planning and Zoning Commission workshop in which Planning Consultant Rebecca Harvey will discuss an open space ordinance, lot sizes and mobile home park regulations. Also at the 7 p.m. meeting al die Heath Road Township Hall, Regina Young of the Barry-Eaton Health Department will dis­ cuss lot sizes and septic requirements in open space communities. Nationally known artists to perform More than 12 tons of hazardous waste collected The Hasardous Waste collection on September 23 brought in more than 25,324 pounds of waste a spokesman for Drug & Laboratory Disposal, Inc. said. According to the Barry Eaton Heath District 214 people dropped off material which filled 98 55 gallon drums. Nationally known recording artists Barry McGuire and Terry Talbot will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 at the Hastings First Presbyterian Church. McGuire was lead singer of the New Christy Minstrels. He wrote and sang lead on the group’s big hit "Green Green." In 1965, ar a soloist, he recorded the classic anti war anthem "Eve of De­ struction." Talbot became known as a guitar player in the mid-1960s, backing up Glen Campbell. C had Mitchell and Sonny and Cher. He was as the lead singer of the country rock band Mason Proffit. Their main hit single was "Two Hangmen." Tickets are $5 each plus an offering that evening. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Love Inc. of Barry County, 305 S. Michigan, Hastings during weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seating capacity in the church sanctuary is 250, and if tickets are still available on the night of the concert, they will be for sale. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 28 2000 - Page 3 A look at “damp” Saxon Homecoming... Rainy conditions did not spoil the fun that Virginia Jennings, Samantha Oakland and others had during the parade. (Photo provided) Mary Martha and Lany Metendy, grand marshals of Hastings High School's 2000 homecoming. (Photo provided) This proud Michigan fan enjoys a piece of pizza, while his friend helps to keep him dry. AIR making county employees sick (continued from page 1) University's School of Medicine, Carbon Monoxide Headquarters. Another problem in dealing with chronic carbon dioxide poisoning is that "residual effects commonly occur, but (are) often subtle; thus usually unrecognized by physicians," according to information by Penney. Effects of the poisoning also vary in individuals, but when more than one person experiences symptoms such as the six Courts & Law employees have, he said carbon monoxide poisoning should be "strongly suspected." Employees also cited research by Pen­ ney. who said, "Very recent studies suggest that lower-level (even levels previously thought to be 'low* or yerglpw'.J, long- « term exposure to carbon monoxide can produce serious and persistent health harm . to a large fraction of the population." One of the questions that needs to be addressed for the local situation is: Has a change in the building since January 1999 caused the symptoms to occur in the affected employees or has a condition always existed since the building was built in 1993 and has it taken this long for possible chemical or carbon monoxide poisoning to accumulate in the employees* bodily systems before symptoms became apparent? The building has a garage-type facility in the lower level so law enforcement personnel can drive prisoners into the building when they have to appear in court. One change since January 1999 ( when symptoms first appeared) has been the use of Tahoes by the County Sheriffs Department Traditional squad cars had been used previously. Terry Newell of the Environmental Protection Agency’s office of transportation and air quality in Ann Arbor, has said that Tahoes. classified as sport utility vehicles, have more lenient emission standards than an automobile and could create 50 percent higher carbon monoxide and other compourids. Employees learned from research by POLICE CAR CRASH, continued from page 1 than 80,000 miles on it, was insured for about $13,000. The vehicle was totaled, but a Jeep now is being used in its ab­ sence on patrol in the city. Sarver wrote in his communication to the council, "We just finished getting the balance of internal equipment installed. You will probably see it (the Jeep) out and about more." He noted that the Jeep had been used to move the radar trailer around the city because it has the only trailer hitch among the city's vehicles. In other business at Monday night's meeting, the council: • Agreed, after two separate public hearings, to have sewer and water mains extended to West Thom Street west of Taffee Drive to service properties owned by William Slagstad and to have paving, curb and gutter work done on Taffee Drive from High Street to Thom Street and on Thom Street heading west. There was only one objection, to the latter project, by Scott Mason, who said, "I don't think it's being constructed in the public interest," contending that the pro­ ject really would benefit only Slagstad. Slagstad responded by saying, "The reason I'd like to have paving, curb and gutter is because it's gravel and I live on that street... I'd like to keep from having washouts and keep the road free of dust." Helen Kesler, who lives on Taffee The Hastings Saxons homecoming court poses for a photo opportunity during Saturday night's festivities. (Photo provided) Albert Donnay on the Internet that "vehi­ cles and small engines started (or idling) in attached garages" are among the most common indoor sources of carbon monoxide, "especially in winter, as gas engines produce more carbon monoxide when cold." The Courts & Law Building's “air intake is located just below ground level, more or less in a pit with the building exhaust in the same area." employees said in their report. Trees anu bushes planted near the build­ ing may also be blocking off the air flow that previously cleared the pit. the report said. Correcting possible air contamination may be as simple as extending the air in“take 20-30 f*( to avoid ground pollution and/or removing lawnmower equipment and supplies from the Courts & Law basement. Affected employees’ most severe symptoms seem to occur in winter months, but minor ones crop up when there is a drop in outdoor temperature. In a report by employees, commissioners were told that after the first symptoms appeared in January. 1999, they disappeared three months later. Symptoms surfaced again from November, 1999 through April of this year. Increased symptoms were experienced at the end of last June and again on Aug. 12. One employee “felt extremely bad" Sept. 5-6, the same days heat was turned on in the building. During past episodes, “several of those affected noted the symptoms at times were so severe that they almost fainted,” commissioners were told in a written re­ port. Two of the six employees gave dates of Nov. 15, 1999, and Nov. 23, 1999 as the onset of serious symptoms, sue*, as shortness of breath, dizziness and lack of coordination. One reported a rapid heart rate. The symptoms did not subside after work hours when affected employees were not in Drive, agreed that it would be a good thing to have the road paved. "It’s an expense to the city when it's washed out." she said. The vote to proceed with the two pro­ jects was 7-1, with Don Spencer the lone dissenter and David McIntyre absent. Slagstad will pay for the water and sewer extension. The six property owners affected will share assessment costs for the paving, curb and gutter. The total cost of the project has not yet been de­ termined and City Manager Jeff Mans­ field said the work probably will not get started until tne next fiscal year, which would put it at sometime next summer. • Accepted with regret the resignations of Ken Kensington and Nelson Chapman from the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA). Both said they were stepping down because of other com­ mitments. Mayor Frank Campbell praised the work of the two owners of local indus­ tries. "They've been a real asset to get that board off the ground." The LDFA was formed only several years ago. • Approved the appointment of Kim Domke to the Hastings Public Library Board to fill a vacancy. • Accepted the low bid of $14,336 from Slagel Construction for asphalt, curb and gutter in the East Blair Street improvement project. The low bid of $10,822 for bituminous asphalt from Wolverine Paving also was accepted. • Accepted the low bid of $3,004 from the building. In a special June 5 report. Business Week magazine said "indoor air is one of the top five environmental health risks of our time," according to the Environmental Protection Agency. "The modem office is home to as many as 350 different volatile organic chemicals released by building materials, furnishings, and office equipment. That's not to mention the molds and bad indoor air that often flourish in these sealed-up environments," Business Week said in the special report by Michelle Conlin. A county employee submitted the article to commissioners. Earth Tech, a Calijpnja4>ased corpo­ ration with an office ijofthd Rkplds?Ws been hired -tiy the Barry} County BoarddB perform the air testing in'the Courts & Law Building. Commissioners, who voted to spend up to $3,500 with Earth Tech, said that service will be basic testing and if results warrant more sophisticated testing, the cost will increase. The company will conduct measurements of temperature, humidity, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide before and during working hours at various locations in the building. Measuremenu of ventilation air velocities also will be taken. Earth Tech will “evaluate the employee concerns associated with the symptoms said to be experienced while at work, and the potential for conditions within the administrative building to be causing the symptoms," said Earth Tech Health and Safety Manager Jeffrey A. Grant in a letter to County Administrator Michael Brown. Air sampling will be conducted by Earth Tech in the Courts & Law Building within two weeks of receiving the county’s written authorization to proceed. A written report, including survey results, conclusions and recommendations, if any, will be given to the county within two weeks after the firm completes the work. Appleby Electric for electrical work done at one of the bays at the Hastings Indus­ trial Incubator. • Had the first reading of an ordinance that would rezone a portion of Jackson Street, northeast of Railroad Street, from D-2 industrial to A-O apartment-office. The rezoning was requested by Tom Miller and it has been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. The ordinance could be adopted after its second reading at the council's Oct. 9 meeting. • Was told by Mansfield that the city will be taking a "softer" approach to reg­ ulating parking within the painted lines downtown. He noted that some newer models of pickup trucks take up more space than what the lines allow, "not take the lines quite so literally." Mansfield added that the city likely will lose some eight to ten parking spaces in the downtown area soon be­ cause of efforts to comply with state guidelines on setbacks from stop signs and crosswalks. • Heard a report from Library Adminis­ trator Barbara Schondelmayer that the library's special two-year "open house" attracted 1,914 new registrations from June 1. 1998, to Aug. 31. 2000. The special period allowed everyone to use the library free of charge. Since Sept. 1. however, anyone who lives out­ side the city or Hastings or Rutland townships must purchase a library card at $80 per family in order to check out any materials. The game was so exciting that it was played on two days. The Saxons eventually beat the Rangers from Forest Hills Central 14-7. Students from the Class of 2003 show their true colors during a wet, but warm parade route by the football field. (Photo provided) Prairie Tour offered during BCD tree sale Those interested in learning more about how to plant their back yards or fields with native prairie species are invited on a Prairie Tour being offered free of charge by the Barry Conservation District Oct. 7 during the oistriefs Fall Tree Sale. The tour will begin at 1 p.m. at Chartton Park and last approximately two hours. During the tour, participants will view various plantings of native grasses and wildflowers, learn more about how native plants help the environment and attract wildlife, and find out where Io obtain native plant seeds and how to plant them. Above. Doloros Gilbert and Martin Paepcke stand In a field owned by Gilbert and her husband, Charlie Gilbert, that has been planted with native wildflowers and grasses. For more information on the tour, call the district at 948-8056. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 28. 2000 LETTERS from our readers... Read people’s lips: No new taxes HYAA should use football field, too To the editor: My son plays football for the Hastings Youth Athletic Association (HYAA). As a parent. I was disturbed about a recent development. Each year the kids are allowed to play one football game on the high school field. This year, use of the field has been denied. I called Steve Hoke, the athletic director at Hastings High School, and he informed me that the reason use is being denied is because of the rainstorm last weekend. He went on to state that home­ coming was last weekend and the field was damaged during the festivities, and they had not as yet repaired the field. If the field is already damaged, why would it hurt for the boys to play one game on it? My feeling is that the high school football field belongs to the community at large, and most importantly to all the children of the Hastings School District. Therefore. I believe that not only should the boys be able to play football on it this coming Saturday, but they should be able to play on it every Saturday that another high school or large community Write Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Know Your LEGISLATORS: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 205W, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope. Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. NJck Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. To the editor: You want another vote on the community center.’ What if it doesn’t pass? Will there be a third, a fourth, a fifth until it passes? I’m sure it will be raining somewhere in the United States on Nov. 7, so if I don’t like the outcome of the Presidential elec­ tion. can we have a second vote on that too? Docs the Constitution guarantee every­ one access to a swimming pool? Where docs that end? When everyone has a Porsche and a lakefront home? Why not keep the money and buy your own pool? The government already confiscates too much of our money. There’s a gas tax. prop­ erty tax, sales tax. federal tax. sta tax local tax. inheritance tax. capital gains tax. FICA tax, and Medicare tax to name a few. event is not scheduled. In order to foster pride in our children, they should be able to use all public school facilities for their athletic and/or academic events. If the schools want millages passed or have special needs, such as the $150,000 asked of the community two years ago to redo the football field, it is the whole community that supports these endeav­ ors. not just parents of high school foot­ ball players. I hope the readers of this letter realize that they might have young children some day who might need the use of that same field some day. And please re­ member, it is our tax money that pays for this field as well as for the maintenance of this field, so who arc they to tell us that we can’t use it? When I drove to the field Tuesday evening, the same day I was told the field is in too bad of shape to use, I ob­ served a high school soccer game being played at the site. Were they walking on air or what? Correct me if I’m wrong, but I truly believe high school soccer players weigh much more than our third- through seventh-graders. Please understand that I’m doing this for the children. If we don’t fight for all of our children now. what kind of person am I showing them I am9 Let’s not give up on our children. Loren Smith Hastings Story of girl’s murder too graphic To the editor: As an aunt to Rebecca "Becky" Perkins. I would like to comment on the graphic details you published on the front page of the Banner Sept. 21. Before you ran the ad about her head being run over by a vehicle or her body being too decomposed to run more tests, shouldn’t you have contacted the family first? We did not know some of the graphic details until we read about them in the Banner. What has happened to human decency To the editor: September is National Recovery Month. With that in mind, I think we should acknowledge the recovering addict. It’s my belief that this county has more than its fair share: and I’m one of many. Being a recovering addict means more than just saying “no” to drugs and alcohol. That’s the easy part. It also means saying “yes.” Anyone who’s not a recovering addict won’t understand that part, but to recover from any addiction you have to say: • Yes, I have a problem, and I’m willing to change it. • Yes, I will face my fears, so 1 can end this pain inside of me. Yes, 1 will change mv To the editor: As apparent, we found the article on the front page of the Banner (Sept. 21) on the death of our daughter in poor taste and difficult to read, considering that it was published on the day after the com­ bined funeral for her and her grand­ mother. Stories can be told to convey all of the required facts without the grisly details. Also, when quoting sources, it’s best to determine if their statements are fact or opinion. While pur daughter was not perfecq her. life «M*ed more respecr tea ' Warrensburg, Mo. Get interested in Thomapple Manor To the editor: When 1 retired I had great plans. Some were accomplished. Now I am in a nursing home, and this wasn’t one of my plans. In January 1997, I landed in Thomapple Manor. It has been a good experience. Bar­ ry County should be proud of this establish­ ment, and should become more interested in its welfare. The nursing staff is excellent and trained well and is kind and helpful. The rehabilita­ tion department works endlessly to help people return to their homes. The Alzheimer’s Department is doing a fine job and the activities department goes the last mile to entertain the residents and give them a feeling of being at home. The surroundings are pleasant, and the facility is in good condition. The food is good and the dietary people do their best to please the residents. Agnes Smith, Thomapple Manor in our community? . You just quoted the word of an investi­ gator we are not even aware of being on the task force. I realize the media can be vultures to get what they consider a "good story," but next time please try to remember these people do have loved ones who read your newspaper. It could be you next time reading about a loved one on the front page of the Banner. Janet L. Marble, Hastings It’s harder to say “yes” than “no” Murder article in poor taste — Then they waste most of it. Every time Bill (Clinton) and Al (Gore) break the law. we pay for useless investiga­ tions where the witnesses all lie, die or leave the country. We give billions to coun­ tries that hate our guts, and bomb the heck out of the rest of them. And at $6,600 a stu­ dent. how come we don’t have kids better educated than our forefathers? Much fcss than that was spent on the education of the framers of the Constitution, and they were the smartest guys in the world. “It’s the taxes, stupid.” and those who arc so eager to pay more should be good citi­ zens and offer to pay them for the overtaxed rest of us. Cathy Cole. Hastings * I don’t stand a chance of beating this prob­ lem. And finally to say: • Yes. I’m willing to fight this disease for the rest of my life, so that I may live just one more day. So. from an addict's point of view, it is much harder to say “yes” to all those things than it is to say “no.” For those of you who have never dealt with this disease, please keep that in mind the next time you encounter an addict because not all of us arc just giving lip ser­ vice to the cause. Some of us arc giving our lives to it. Brenda Campbell. vrnuosJ «ui Hastings 11 /: -■ iwJ- Sen. Abraham really on wrong side To the editor: The blast of advertising you are seeing and hearing on TV is an effort by Spencer Abraham to make you think he is on the right side of such issues as health care, social security, education, national defense, the United Nations, campaign finance reform, the budget surplus and many other issues. But if you look up his voting record, it is inconsistent with what he brags about in his ads. For instance, if he wants to make nation­ al defense stronger, why docs he waste defense money by voting money for the Pentagon to build items the pentagon says it doesn’t even want? Why. if he says he wants to provide health care for the uninsured, did he vote against it in this session of Con­ gress? Why, if he wants to strengthen social security, did he vote not the continue the Social Security Trust Fund surplus for future beneficiaries? Why, if he thinks early education and guidance for children is important, did he vote against child care funding? Debbie Stabcnow’s votes agree with what she says in her ads. . James Pino, Nashville Pierce Institute welcome addition Dear editor: I am writing about the article in the Sept. 14 issue of the Banner about the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. 1 am grateful to all those involved for what they arc doing for the environment and Barry County. I reserve special praise for the Pierce brothers for choosing that land. It is very close to my home. I am looking forward to visiting the institution later on in the future because I have always been interested in the environment and the wildlife in it. Larry Christie Jr. Marquette Branch Prison *7/ui Week's Stteiiiots... HastingsBaNNER PUBLIC OPINION: Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 What about random searches? How do you feel about schools like Hastings deciding to allow random searches of student lockers and later perhaps their backpacks? Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Dwsion of J-Ad Graphics inc 1351 N M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 (616) 945 9554 John Jacoba Frederic Jacoba President Vice President Joyce Ryan Stephen Jacobs Treasurer Secretary • NEWSROOM • ■ David T 'itoung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert < Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulset Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary McDonough James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth JR.PWHft Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a <n io 5 30 p m . Saturday 8 30 a m • Noon Scotl Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year in Barry County S27 per year in adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hasteigs Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 "I think they should. It will teach them not to bring it to school." Chadd Ulrich, Lake Odessa: Kylee Henney, Lakewood sophomore: Elena Gormley, Middleville: Dan Clark, Caledonia: "I think the school has right and a duty to know what is going on in the building and random searches are part of the picture." "I think that it’s our own personal property, and we don’t search their cars, so they shouldn’t search our lockers." "Middleville schools should only search lockers with cause. Kids should have rights, too." "I think that's horrible, it invades a person’s privacy. It hinders learning capabilities when kids worry about bringing things that others might disapprove of.... It doesn't support a good learning atmosphere." Dollene Frost, Delton: "1 think they should be able to do the searches. I know everybody has a right to privacy, but I think we need to do what we need to do to protect the children and provide a safe environment." �The Has.mgs Banne- - Thursday. September 2B. 2000 - Page 5 Lakewood High evacuated by e-mailed bomb threat by Helen Mudry Staff Writer A bomb threat originating in Georgia resulted in the evacuation of Lakewood High School Monday. The Georgia Secretary of State noti­ fied the Michigan State Police post in Hastings that they had intercepted an e­ mail threat of a bombing at Lakewood High School and Crestwood High School. The e-mail threat did not mention city or state, so as a precaution, all schools throughout the nation bearing the name "Lakewood" or "Crestwood” were noti­ fied of the potential threat. Assistant Principal Ron Coppess said the threat was taken seriously and the school was evacuated at 1:15 p.m. In an orderly and solemn procession, teachers led their students from the high school to the middle school gym. The students spent much of the remainder of the day engaged in a pep rally for Friday's homecoming football game or chatting with their friends. State police from Hastings conducted a bomb search with the help of the ca­ nine unit from the Rockford State Police post and the Woodland volunteer fire de­ partment. Nothing was found. Coppess said he was impressed with the way the teachers and the students handled themselves. "The kids were very good. This was as close to a real threat as we could get." The teachers and administrative staff have a sate ^chool plan in effect. The plan was reviewed and amended last spring at an in- service conducted by re­ tired Grand Rapids Police Chief William Hegarty. The former chief said ideas about what constitutes "safe schools" has changed completely since April 20, 1999, the day two teens made history at Columbine High School in Littleton. Cole., by shooting and killing 12 other teens, a teacher and ultimately them­ selves. Prior to that date, schools planned what they could do to prevent a crisis and how to handle a crisis after it hap­ pened. Now schools need plans in place for teachers and staff while the crisis is actually happening. According to Hegarty's suggestions, all cell phones and remote control devices were turned off because some bombs are activated by the frequencies or tones from such devices. Crestwood High School in Dearborn Heights near Detroit was contacted for this report but the principal said she had not been informed about the threat. Three blood drives hope to ease crisis Three blood drives arc planned in Barry County next month by the Red Cross. They arc scheduled for I to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, in Nashville; 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings; and from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, in Mid­ dleville. Anyone wishing to donate in the mean­ time can appear at the Lansing Blood Region at 1800 Grand River in Lansing any weekday, or call 1-800-968-4283 to find the location of any other donation sites. Officials said that one week after Michigan's Red Cross launched a blood emergency, citing average blood sup­ plies of less that one* day, there still was no significant increase in the amount of blood collected. The Red Cross is able to stock only a one-half-day supply of Type O-negative. and a one-day supply of most other blood types. "We're falling farther and farther be­ hind our needs." says Dr. Yvette Miller, Red Cross medical director. "Our goal is to stock each hospital’s blood bank, then collect an additional three-day supply of blood products to have on hand in case there's a serious accident or a natural disaster. Right now, we're unable to pro­ vide the safety margin we normally can." The American Red Cross reports a dangerously low national blood supply as well. Officials note the current national inventory at 39,641 units total, more than 10,000 units below critical levels and more than 40,000 units below optimal levels. National Red Cross Chief Operation Officer Karen Anderson says, "One rea­ son for this situation is the need for blood by hospital patients. During July, distri­ butions to hospitals increased 4 percent over July 1999 levels, and August distri­ butions were 14 percent greater than Au­ gust 1999." The increased need is caused by more patients needing blood products for surg­ eries, blood disorders and cancer and leukemia treatments. "Our job is to help keep everyone in Michigan as safe as we possibly can," says Dr. Miller. "We need people who have donated before and people who have never donated to visit a Red Cross Blood Drive and donate their blood to help save other people's lives." Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 lbs. and be in reason­ ably good health. "We ask them to remember to eat a well-balanced diet and drink plenty of fluids before they donate.," Miller says. The entire donation process takes about an hour, and Red Cross staff can answer any questions donors may have. For more information, please call 1800-GIVE-LIFE. Ten applicants vie for County Road Commission by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Ten Barry County residents are vying for one seat on the County Road Commission. The County Board of Commissioners Tuesday decided not to take action on the six-year appointment to replace retiring Jack Lenz, whose term expires Dec. 31, because commissioners Sandy James and John Barnett were absent. The County Board's Central Services Committee is recommending David Michael Boles to succeed Lenz. Boles is a retired maintenance supervisor and self-em­ ployed f«rmcr who has a Bellevue address. Otho applications for the post have been received from George (Bud) Leonard, retired from General Foods Corp, and a Delton resident; Mary L ou Gray-Hart, former Hast­ ings City mayor who works part-time in marketing for WBCH; Jim Fish, a self­ employed fanner from Hickory Corners; Robert H. Kull, a Plainwell resident who is the site manager of Girl Scout Camp Merrie Woode; Donald Falconer Sr., a re­ tired farmer who lives in Hastings; Roger Pashby, a self-employed home improve­ ment contractor who lives in Hastings; Russell Yarger, public works supervisor for the village of Freeport; James Alden of Delton, whose employment includes being the Projects with Industry director for the Michigan Career Center at Pine Lake; and Russell K. Stanton of Delton, who is re­ tired from Clark Equipment Co. and farm­ ing. In other business this week, the County Board • Approved contracts with S & P Enter­ prise for snowplowing at a cost of $120 each time county-owned lots are plowed and Mark Englerth Construction Co. for excess snow removal at a cost of $42 per hour from county-owned parking lots. Commissioners Robert Wenger and Emmet Herrington cast dissenting votes because they believe both tasks should be handled by the same company. • Agreed to spend up to $1,500 to clean the air ducts at the County Sheriffs De­ partment. • Awarded boiler repair work at the Courts & Law Building to low bidder Holwerda-Huizinga Co. of Grand Rapids for $976. The boiler has been leaking and the work will include the installation of two head gaskets and fire brick on the left end of the boiler. Walking for others... Don Clum of Delton single-handedly raised more than $3,000 for the Delton Community CROP Walk last Sunday. That amount is the highest ever raised in the Delton Walk's history and the most raised in Barry County this year. He was the top county walker last year. too. Clum also was one of the few to walk six miles, the longest of the two routes in the event, which generated $8,239 in pledges. rial of the Week 95 CHEVY EXTENDED CAB 2500 4X4 350, ONLY 64,000 MILES. SILVERADO PKG. HURRY UKE NEW! Truck Advertise in the ' Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call 945-9554 , ! Call BALES HOURS: Monday & Wednesday untrf 8 Tue. Thu & Fn until 6 Saturday until 3_______ "Wuh Eichoik Yix. CmcrunoB s t Funr Tuaru..' 616-948-8000 Today or toll free 1-888-494-5539 Financial FOCUS Furnished By... MARK D. CHRIST€NS€N of Cdword Jones and Co. Are you an investor, or a speculator? When you put money in the stock market, you can choose one of two courses of behavior. You can become cither an investor or a speculator. And there's a big difference between the two. Lets first take a look at how investors act. Investors don’t chase after “hot' stocks, which can cool off as quickly as they heat up. And true investors won't waste effort trying to figure out when it’s time to “buy low and sell high." The fact is that nobody — not even market "experts" — can accurately predict when the market will reach peaks or valleys. Rather than pursuing hot stocks or try ng to time the market, true investors reseat h the stocks they’re interested in, looking for companies that offer solid management, strong products, competitive advantages and a dear plan for the future. Then, once they find these stocks, they invest a fixed amoun* of money in them, at regular intervals. By following this tech­ nique, investors buy more shares when the price is lower and fewer shares when the price is high. This method of investing won’t guarantee a profit or prevent a loss, but, over time, it can reduce the average per-share cost of the stock. Of course, because this strategy involves continuous investment — regardless of fluctuating price levels — investors must consider their ability to continue making purchases when prices are low. That’s investing. Now, let’s turn to “spec­ ulating." Speculators don’t buy stocks with the intention of holding them for potential long-term appreciation. Instead, they're looking for quick gains to rack up profits and cover their commission costs. If they succeed, they sell out and move on quickly. If they fail, they cut their losses — and move on quickly. To add even more drama to their actions, speculators often fund their purchases with money that^ not their own. Technically, they’ve been buying “on the margin" — borrowing money from their brokers to buy shares of stocks. How extensive is margin-buying activity? Consider the numbers: From January 1997 through March 2000, the total margin dol­ lars held by New York Stock Exchange firms rose 180 percent. Then, in April 2000, the markets — especially the Nasdaq Composite Index — fell dramatically. Notice of MortflBQB Foreclosure Sale "DttS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott Victor Taggart, a married man (original mort­ gagors) to Saxon Mortgage, Inc. Mortgagee, dated November 17, 1999, and recorded on November 29. 1999 In Document #1038493, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by saL' mortgagee to the Chase Bank of Texas. National Association fka Texas Commerce Bank National Association. as Custodian, Assignee by an assignment dated November 17, 1999, which was recorded on November 29, 1999, In Document #1038494, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 78/100 dollars ($120,189.78) mckidng interest at 10.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said .iiortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on November 9,2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Center 1/4 Post of Section 29, Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Thence North 86 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 203.00 feet along the centerline of Oakieigh Drive as shown in the Plat of Streeter s Resort, Recorded in Uber 2 of Plats, on Page 37. thence South 8.00 degrees 16 minutes 11 seconds East 117 feet for the true place of beginning; thence continuing South 8.00 degrees 16 minutes 11 seconds East 200.00 feet; thence South 86 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 128.00 feet, thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 11 seconds West 200.00 feet, thence North 86 degrees 00 minutes 00 sec­ onds East 128.00 feet to the place of beginning. Being a part of Lot 32 of said Plat. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month (s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 28. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200021918 Gators (10/26) Investors saw this decline as a buying opportunity. But it was bad news for mar­ gin-buying speculators, many of whom faced “margin calls" during the following weeks. Margin calls are made when clients have over-borrowed. based on current mar­ ket prices. Those people who receive mar­ gin calls must put additional money into their accounts. If they can’t come up with the money, then their brokers can sell their stocks immediately — possibly at a big loss Under some margin agreements, bro­ kers don’t even need to contact clients before selling their stocks. If you’re an investor, you won’t have to worry about margin calls or the other prob­ lems that afflict speculators. There’s noth­ ing glamorous about slow-and-steady investing. But. over the long term, it may be the key to helping you reach your finan­ cial goals. HASTINGS 4 Synopsis PRAMEWLLE TOWNSHT Meeting was called to order at 734 pm Board members present Supervisor Goyings, Treasurer Nottingham, Clerk Nichols, Trusts ss Herzog, and MBer and members of the pubic. Agenda was approved with additions. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting held August 9,2000 were approved with corrections. Minutes of First Closed and Second Ctoeed Session of August 9, 2000 were approved with corrections. Comments and Petitions from public: Gerry VanderPtoeg thanked the Partes Board lor reno­ vations made to the parks and the Pine Lake Assoc, plan to donate horseshoe pits for the Pine Lake Mini Park Motion was passed to remove VAnderPtoeg and Karosas from the SWBCSWA Delinquent Rd. Supervisor Goyings stated that the court date regarding Mr. VanKeuren is sot for October 24, 2000 at 830 am. Motion was passed for no p*ee bargain in the VanKeuren matter. Supervisor, Treasurer, and Clerk's reports were placed on fie. Jim DeYoung. Thomapple Manor discussed support lor milage proposal. Charite Nystrom. 911 Director spoke In favor of Thomapple Manor millage request Hickory Comers Fire Dept, report pieced on fie and Hickory Comers Are Dept, contract on next months agenda. Pine Lake Are Dept. Report placed on He. Motion approved tor the purchase of a defibril­ lator tor the PLFD and Police Dept, tor $5,40500 Motion approved tor the purchase of a light bar and control panel tor PLFD for $400.00. Motion approved to accept the bid for Insulat­ ing the PLFD tor $3,345 00 Police Dept. Report placed on fie. Motions were approved to adopt foe Police Policy and Procedures amendments. Motion was reaffirmed tor Reserve Officer Ozzeio to be on duty with a Certified Officer on duty. . Accepted resignations from Police Dept, from ' Tim Kendall and Mike Sackett with regret Motion approved tor Stony Lake Asphalt to resurface the Twp HaH parking lot for $6,400 00 Motion approved tor properly access agree­ ment tor GuU Lake Park tor monitoring wets Motion approved tor the adoption of the SWBC Intermunicipality by-laws. Motion approved for application tor third Scrap Tire Grant. Motion approved tor payment to Jim Carr in Jim Spykerman's absence Motion approved to pay outstanding bHs as presented in the amount of $8,588.92. Meeting adjourned at 1130 p.m. Normajean Nichols, Clerk Attested to by: Uoyd Goyings. Supervisor (9/28) �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 28. 2000 ObituA’ile.s Children’s art classes to be held in Arts Council’s new office The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County has a downtown Hastings office at 117 W. State St. and two of the first activ­ ities in that location will be classes for young people. Saturday classes from Oct. 7 to Nov. 11 will be held from 9-11 a.m. for children sixth through 14 who want to take freehand drawing and sketching for beginners. After school classes for six weeks on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30-5 p.m., beginning Oct. 11 will offer “fun. crafts and art exploration" for kids four through 10. Basic class fees arc $45 for Arts Council members and $50 for non-members. Call Lyn Briel to register and for more informa­ tion. 616-765-3188 or 945-2002. Use BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to search for buyers, renters, emplqyees...or just to say THANKS! Call us at 945-9554 ...at the church ofyour choice * Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTV! EW CEDAR CREEK BIBLE FAMILY CHURCH Cedar Creek Rd. 8 mi. South. Pas­ 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 a.m.. Worship Sunday Service 9 30 a.m . Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday 6 00 Evening Service 6 00 pm, Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday night* 6 30 p.m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH J t (Tenon Father Charles Fischer. Pastor «Saturday Mass 4 30 p.m. Sunday Masses 8:30 805 S am and 11:00 am. Confession Saturday 3 30-4 15 p m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich W Clayton i iarnson. Pastor Sunday School °.30 a m . classes for all age Morning Worship 10:45 am Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6 00 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a m . Church Service 10 30 a m . Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High 11 00 a m. Evening Service at p m. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vhught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m.. Worship 11 am, PO Box 63. Hastings, Ml 49u58 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 45 a m Traditional. 10:15 a.m. Sun­ day School. II 15 a m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junta church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a m.. 9:55 a m and 11 20 a m Tuesday prayer and share time 10.00 a m . Wednesday evening 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml service 6:30 p m Youth group 49051 Pastor Boa Hao ¥aan>. . meets Wedac»day 6,30 jytpniva Phoor 3fr7-4D6i: - Wurthip. «re.~ , Vuncry and children's activitiesvices: Sunday. HXKhaan ; Sunday thru the 4th grade available for all School. 10 a.m for all ages services Bring the whole family. GRACE BRETHREN HOPE UNITED BIBLE CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH •THE BIBLE, THE WHOLE M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard BIBLE, AND NOTHING BUT Moore. Pastor Church phone 945­ THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd. 4995 Office hours. Wed Thun 9 (One mile cast of Hastings at cor­ a.m to 12 noon Sunday Morning ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10 45 Conservative Grace Brethren a.m Morning Worship. Sun. 5-7 Churches. International Rus p.m Youth Fellowship (Gr. 6-12); Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945­ Sun. evening service as announced 9224 Sunday School Classes 9:45 in weekly bulletin 6 p.m.. Wed 6­ a m. SUNDAY MORNING 8 p.m Warriors (Gr. K-5th), WORSHIP 10:45 a m; Sunday (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Evening Bible Study 6 00 p.m.; Club kids at 6 p.m). Wed 7 pm Thuiiday Bible Study and Prayer Prayer Mtg. (child care provided) 7.30 pm All ages always wel­ come SPECIAL CREATION­ SAINTS ANDREW A SCIENCE EVANGELISM MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH VIDEO SERIES (very imforma- tivc. but light-hearted) by Dr Kent Hovind, Sundays 7 pm. starting Sept 10 thru December. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion " 315 W Center St (comer of S Broad­ way and W. Center St.) Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:30 a.m Morning Prayer. 11 00 a m. Holy Communion. For more .-'formation call 795-2370 or Rev David T Hustwick 948-9604 Rev. Deacon David S Mohrhardt 517-627-9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Pray er used for all services Affiliated with the In­ dependent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr F. William Voctbcrg. Director of Music Sunday Worship Ser­ vices - 8 a tn and 10 a m Sunday School - 10 a.m. Nursery Avail­ able at 10 a m. Vacation Bible School. Aug. 7-10 from 6-8 p m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m Sunday School Hour; 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m evening Service. Wednesday 7:00 p.m Services for Adult*. Teens and Children FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr Adult Min­ istries 9:30 a m Sunday School for all ages, 10:45 a.m . Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7 00 p.m Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p m . Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study, Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If in­ GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ terested in a free Home Bible ing. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 p m. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p m Study, please call for more details This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan ' j HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill, Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday 9 45 a m Sunday School. 10:45 a m Morning Worship. 6.00 p.m Evening celebration for all. Wednesday. 6 30 p m.. Kid’s Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 a m. Senior zYdult Bible Study For fur­ ther information call the church office. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton, Pastor Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. Oct I 8 00 & 10.45 a m Worship. 9:30 Sunday School (all ages) Thurs­ day. Sept 28 - 7:00 p.m.. Inquir­ ers. Friday. Sept. 29 - 5:00 p m.. Wcdd Rch Saturday. Sept. 30 4 00 jLm Wcddmt 8:00,' Narcjoct Anuwmoin Monday. Oct 2 - T^OVMT Brothers of Grace Tuesday. Oct. 3 - 1AJQ pm. Wor­ ship Plannign Comm . Youth Com­ mittee. 7 30 Over Anon Wednes­ day. Oct. 4 - 10:00 a.m Word Watchers. 6 00 p.m . Sarah Circlc'fotluck, 7:00, worship HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W. Coe, Pastor Lisa Stevens, Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music, Organist. Church phone: (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 a m Office hours are Mon­ day through Thursday from 9:00 a m. to 12:00 p.m and 1.00 p.m. to 4 00 p m. and Friday 9 00 a m to 12:00 pm dunng the summer SUNDAY SCHEDULE: 9:30 a.m Worship. Jr Church; 10:30 a m Coffee, 10.30 a m. Radio Broad­ cast On Sept IOth we will resume our regular worship schedule, but in addition, we will be offering an Alternative Worship Schedule This service is intended specifi­ cally for youth and young adults, and the young at heart This is a less formal service, it will include a variety of music other than tradi­ tional hymns We will also be of­ fering a new Young Adult Sunday School Class Our schedule will look like this: 8:30 a m . Alterna­ tive Worship Service, 9:30 a m. Sunday School for all ages. 10 30 a.m.. Coffee Fellowship. 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller, Pastor Thursday. Sept 28 • 8 30 a m Women s Bible Study. 6:45 p.m.. Praise Team rehearsal Friday. Sept 29 - 7.30 pm . Barry McGuire and Terry Talbot in concert. Sanctu­ ary. tickets cost $5 and there will be a free-will ottering taken Saturday. Sept 30 - 9 00-1 00 Contagious Chnsuanity Sunday. Oct. I • 8 30 a m. Chancel Choir. 9 00 a m Tradi­ tional Worship Service, 9.20 am Gulden's Worship. 10 00 a m -Cof­ fee Hour" in the Dining Room. 10 10 am Sunday School fur all ages. 10 IS am .Senior High parents meet for planning, lounge. 11'20 a m Contemporary Worship Service The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM The II 20 Service ap­ pears on local cable throughout the week Nursery is provided dunng both services Children's Worship is available dunng both services 12 30 p m. Middle High Youth meet for pizza and carry up the rummage Monday. Oct 2 - 9 00 am Rum­ mage Sale Preparation Tuesday. Oct 3-615 a m. Men's Bible Study at the YMCA office. 9 00 a m Rum­ mage Sale preparation. 7IKI pm Girl Scout Leaders meet - 2nd grade classroom. 7 00 pm. MaryEileen Circle. Lounge Wednesday. Oil 4 9 00 am . Rummage Sale prepara­ tion. 9 30 a m . MarthaMary Circle Meets. I 30 pm. Circle “3. I 30 pm . Circle “4. 6 00 pm Church Night Supper. Dining Room this week. 6 JU pm. Drama Team. Se­ nior High Classroom. 6 45 pm. Praise Team. Sanctuary. 7 00 pm . Chancel Choir, Choir Room. 7 JO p m . Ruth Circle. Children s Wor­ ship Room .......... - ■' | Betty ^Endsley^tristie-Novak | JACKSONVILLE. FLORIDA - Mrs. Betty J (Endsley) Christie-Novak, age 77, of Jacksonville, Florida and formerly of Hastings, died Tuesday, September 19, 2000 in Jacksonville. Mrs. Novak was bom on November 15,1922 in Maple Grove Township, Barry County, the daughter of Fred R. and Jennie M. (Mead) Endsley. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. Mrs. Novak was married to Frank C. Christie on August 22, 1949, and he preceded her in death in 1987. She was married to Raymond Novak on September 17, 1992, and he Kreded her in death in 1999. was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Arthur Christie in 1996; brothers, Laurence, Richard, Russell and Earl; sisters, Elizabeth, Mildred, Marjorie and Wanda. Mrs. Novak is survived by sons, David Christie of Boise, Idaho, and Kenneth Christie of Charlotte; daughters, Marjean Wahl of San Diego, California, and Susan Atkinson of Jacksonville, Florida; 15 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; step­ son, Raymond Novak of Scotts; brother, Lyle Endsley of Hastings; and many nieces and nephews. Respecting her wishes, private family services will be held. Burial will be at Hastings' Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, Inc., Development Department, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Florida, 32257. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Dorthy Eileen Carrigan VERMONTVILLE - Dorthy Eileen Carrigan, age 80, of Vermontville, died Friday, September 22,2000 at her residence She was bom on March 17, 1920 in Spencerville, Ohio, the daughter of George and Rosa (Reynolds) Miller. Mrs. Carrigan graduated from Spencerville High School in 1938. She served in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946. Mrs. Carrigan married Owen W. Carrigan on November 10, 1951. They moved to Vermontville from Detroit in 1969. She enjoyed reading, sewing, and being with her grandchildren. Mrs. Carrigan was preceded in death by her brothers, Lloyd Miller, Walter Miller, and Mike Miller; and sister, Lois Stose. She’ is Survived by 4ter husband, Owen W. Carrigan of Venhontville; daughter, Eileen (Brice) Feighner; sons, Thomas (Kathy) Carrigan of Vermontville, Timothy Carrigan of Tempe, Arizona; five grandchildren; shter, Frances (Lester) Reeder of Spencerville, Ohio; brother, Ned (Florence) Miller of Newark, Ohio; nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Carrigan were held on Monday, September 25, 2000 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Brice Feighner officiated. Burial was at Kalamo Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Eaton Community Hospice, 313 Lansing Street, Box 636 Charlotte, Michigan 48813. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. CALEDONIA Geraldine "Gerry" (Williams) Neil, age 86, of Caledonia, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2000 at Carveth Tillage in Middleville. She was bom on August 16,1914 in Carlton Center, Hastings, the daughter of Henry and Ardeema Williams. Mrs. Gerry Neil was raised in Carlton Center and attended Hastings Schools, graduating in 1931. She was married to Alex R. Neil on February 14,1942 in St. Louis, Missouri. Mrs. Gerry Neil was employed at Caledonia Community Schools in the Food Service. She was a member of Peace Reformed Church, Caledonia Order of Eastern Stars, Lifetime Member of Caledonia American Legion Auxiliary, and Stephens Ministry. Mrs. Gerry Neil was a homemaker, she was a caring, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alex R. Neil; parents, Henry and Ardeema Williams; and brother, Lawton Williams. Mrs. Gerry Neil is survived by her children, Wyatt and Jeanne Neil of Caledonia, Janna Kelly of Grand Rapids, Bill and Brigitte Neil of Caledonia, Lori and Jim Trutsch of Middleville; special family member, George and Jan Iler of Gurnee, Illinois; her grandchildren, Jon and Heather Neil, Dana Kelly, Jennifer and Micah Stanton, Kirsten and Tony Bonnema, Blake Trutsch, Amanda Trutsch, April and Dave Gross; five great Sndchildren; niece, Luana Tolan; nephew, il Williams. * Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, September 26, 2000 -1 the Peace Reformed Church. Reverend F. L. "Red" Faber officiated. Interment was at Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to Bany Community Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. 1 Margaret B. Dye IJ-'L-L. 11 : LAKE ODESSA - Margaret B. Dye, age 88, of Lake Odessa, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday afternoon, September 20, 2000. Margaret was bom on January 6, 1912, in Campbell Township, the daughter of Bert and Mildred (Hess) Mesecar. She was raised in the Clarksville area and attended the Jennings and Pleasant Valley Schools. On August 30, 1930, she was married to Wilber W. Dye in the Parsonage of the Lake Odessa United Brethren Church. Her entire married life was spent in the Lake Odessa area; the last 64 years at their home on Washington Blvd. Margaret was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was involved with many crafts and especially enjoyed making quilts. All of her grandchildren and great grandchildren treasure the special quilts she made for each one of them. Margaret found special pleasure working in her yard and could spend countless hours caring for her flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Merton Mesecar; her son, Dallas James Dye; and her granddaughter, Brenda Sue (Dye) Carter. Margaret is survived by her husband, Wilber W. Dye, with whom she celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on August 30, 2000; her daughter, Lois E (Melvin) Bartholomew of Eaton Rapids; her son, Larry D. (Barban) Dye of Lake Odessa; nine grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; her brothers, Sheldon Mesecar of Grand Ledge, Bruce (Betty) Mesecar, Leon (Lita) Mesecar, and Bert Mesecar, Jr. alt of Hastings, Elwood (Barbara) Mesecar of Alto; her sisters, Stella Kaufman, Leona (Don) Thompson, Martha (Burdette) Timm, all of Hastings, Madeline (Ed) Pierce of Fenton, and Wilma (Jim) Sheehan of Alto; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends and neighbors. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, September 23, 2000 at the Lakewood United Methodist. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Please sign the family's Memory Book at wrww.webobit.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chape). Dorris J. Sawdy LAKE ODESSA - Doris J. Sawdy, ip 73, of Lake Odessa. Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went to be with her Load >aod Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 21,2000. Doris was bom on June 30, 1927 in Clarksville, the daughter of Clayton and Harriet (Scott) Mote. She was an active member of the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church and Women's Missionary Society. Doris enjoyed her children and grandchildren, and loved to go camping. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Lloyd; her children. Merle and JoAnn Emery, Mark and Karen Lehman, David and Anne Sawdy, and Steve and Tanya Sawdy; her step-children, John and Lois Ingram, Daryl and Jeannie Sawdy, and Wayne and Kathy Sawdy; 14 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; her sisters, Marian Willette and Bethel Mote; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Doris were held on Sunday, September 24, 2000 at the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church. Burial was in Clarksville Cemetery. Please sign the family's Memory Book at www.wetobit.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Valley Women's Missionary Society. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Georgia M. Hammond PLAINWELL - Mrs. Georgia M. Hammood, of Plainwell, passed away Thursday, September 21,2000. Mrs. Hammond was bom on October 26, 1908 in Freeport, the daughter of Fred and Maude (Shepard) Ball. She lived in the Doster area nearly all her life. Mrs. Hammond loved the outdoos and sold Avon for many years. She and her husband owned and operated the Doster Store from 1961 to 1969, where she was the Postmaster of Doster. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland in 1991, and they were married 65 years; also, her brother, Alfred Ball in 1991. Mrs. Hammond is survived by two sons and their wives, Stuart and Virginia Hammond, and Basil and Lucille Hammond, both of Plainwell; six grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Georgia were held on Monday, September 25, 20CX) at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Interment was at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Barry County Commission on Aging will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by tne Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Send the BANNER to friends and relatives who have moved away. Call |-Ad Graphics to Subscribe. 945-9S54 1 HASTINGS - Mr. Gordon M. Cole, age 67, of Hastings, died Saturday, September 23, 2000 at Carveth Village in Middleville. Mr. Cole was tom on August 4,1933 in Ellis, Kansas, the son of Floyd and Delfine (Meserve) Cole. He was raised in Bad Axe and attended schools there, graduating in 1951 from Bad Axe High School, later received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in education from Western Michigan University. Mr. Cole served in the United States Navy from 1951 until 1955, being stationed in San Diego and in Guam. He was married to Helen M. Bartanen on October 16,1954 in Guam, and she survives. Mr. Cole came to Hastings in 1959 from Kalamazoo. He served in the Hastings Area School System for 32 years as a teacher, administrator, counselor and coach. He retired in June of 1991. Mr. Cole was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, former member of the Hastings Selective Service Board, Hastings Elks and Moose Lodges, Hastings Country Club and Hastings Kiwanis Club. He enjoyed golf, traveling, family and friends. Mr. Cole was preceded in death by his Krents; and a sister, Gloria Hoffman. • is survived by his wife, Helen; sons, Greg D. Cole or Temperance, Douglas J. Cole of Holland, and Joseph D. Cote of Kentwood; two grandchildren, Julie L and David G. Cote of Hastings; brother, David Cote of Cheshire, Connecticut; nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Cote were held on Tuesday, September 26, 2000 Hastings' Grace Lutheran Cjiurch, Reverend Dr- Michael J. Anton officiated. Burial was at Hastings' Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Area Schools in his memory. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. | "^^Naonu^iuthTole MARICOPA, ARIZONA - Naoma Ruth Cote, age 80, of Maricopa, Arizona, passed away Monday, September 25, 2000 at home with her family, animals, and many friends by her side. Soe was tom in Hastings, Michigan on July 16,1920. When Naoma first came to Maricopa from Michigan, it was surrounded by dirt roads and had few conveniences. She worked at the Post Office in Maricopa for over 20 years, greeting customers with a smite and a neighborly word. Her keen sense of humor frequently provided a chuckle or smile, and she wasn't afraid to laugh at herself. Naoma had time for others, too. She organized the first bake sate, and worked dilligently with various other fund raisers to help meet the needs of Maricopa's school children. She taught 4-H cooking classes, volunteered wherever there was a need, and helped to create an atmosphere of community closeness where people supported and helped each other in times of need. The Coles have served the community of Maricopa for almost 50 years as representatives of the Salvation Army. Naoma and her husband, Fred, kept boxes of food and clothes at the Post Office for the Salvation Army in the early 1950's, and acted quickly to assist others when needed. After Fred's death, Naoma and Amy, their daughter, continued to serve the community at Headquarters for the Salvation Army. In later years, Naoma's home became a gathering place for old time residents of Maricopa. Every year, people came from all over the country to visit and reminisce about the days of yesteryear and the good times they had while carving out a life in this small desert town. Naoma will be greatly missed by her many friends, animate, *nd family. She was a treasure to know and a joy to have as a friend. She was preceded in death by her brother, George Brown of Michigan; and her beloved husband and bes* friend, Fred Cote; her sister-in-law, whom she enjoyed a special closeness with. Hazel Brown of Michigan. Naoma is survived by her wonderful daughter, Amy, who never left her side during the final days of her life; and her devoted sons, Andy of Maricopa, Arizona and John of Troy, Michigan; granddaughters, Coleen Cote Niemann of Chandler, and Jenna of Troy, Michigan; grandsons, Troy of Maricopa, Arizona, J.W. of Troy, Michigan, and Harry C. Brock of Chandler, Arizona. We're gonna miss you, Naoma. Graveside Services will be held at 9:30 A.M. at the Mountain View Cemetery in Casa Grande on Thursday, September 28, 2000 with Reverend Phil Grabbe officiating. Contributions may be made to RTA Hospice in Casa Grande, 177 W. Cottonwood Lane Suite 10, Casa Grande, Arizona 85222. Arrangements were made by the Simes Mortuaries in Coolidge, Arizona. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 26, 2000 - Page 7 SocialAJews Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries, and Births... McMellens to mark golden anniversary Kellys to celebrate ‘50 wedded years Ed and Rose (Haywood) McMellcn of Hastings are celebrating their 50 years of marriage. Their family would like to invite you to an open house on Sunday, Oct. 8. 2000 from 1:30 to 4:30 at the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. 3185 N. Broadway (M-43). Ed and Rose were married at the First Methodist Church in Hastings by Rev. Leon Manning on October 6. 1950. Ed & Rose have two children - a son James (Kim) McMellcn of Hastings and a daughter Julie (Gary) Bolduc of Thornton. Colorado. The McMellens have eight grandchildren. No gifts, please. Your presence is all that is requested. James “Pat” and Julianne (Cooper) Kelly, of 779 34th St.. Allegan (formerly of Hast­ ings) will celebrate 50 years of marriage on October 8. 2000. Friends and family are invited to an open house on Sunday, October 8, 2000 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Trowbridge Town­ ship Hall at 913 M-40 Hwy. South, Allegan. Michigan. Their children will host the open house. Their children are: Frank (Wendy) Kelly, Ann (Mark) Prymula. Mona (Lyle) Thomas. Nora (Tim) West, Colleen (Von) Waning, Jim (Tracy) Kelly, and John (Ruta) Kelly, they have 18 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. No gifts, please. The honor of your pres­ ence nid best wishes are all that they re­ quire. Hayward-Haywood family reunion held Kidders to observe 50th anniversary October 6. 2000 will mark 50 years of marriage for Eugene and Lois Kidder of Middleville. Their children are Mike and Patti Sinclair and Steve and Lorrie Sher­ man. Grandchildren are Courtney and Nicholas Sinclair. An open house is planned for friends and relatives for Sun­ day. Oct. 8th at the V.F.W. Hall in Mid­ dleville. from 3 to 6 p.m. No gifts, please. The descendants of Stephen and Rachel Hayward/Haywood, who settled in Barry County in 1857, attended their family reunion Sunday. Aug. 13. at Welcome Woods Campground in Hastings. There was plenty to cal and family mem­ bers brought each other up to date. Those in attendance were: Mr. and Mrs. Ray Eddy. Chatsworth. Calif.; Mrs. Gerri Howorth, Visalia, Calif.; Bemita Nesbitt, Robinsonvillc, Miss.; Robinsonvillc. Miss.; Marilynnc Topolews­ ki, Avilla, Ind.; Carolynnc McComb, Fort Wayne, Ind.; and friend Mildred Langdon. Muncie, Ind.; Joyce Giles, Churybusco, Ind.; Elizabeth Robinson, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Frank and Joyce Algatc of Goshen. Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Walt Hayward, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Luchie and family. Betty Cooper, Nan­ cy Starr, Jennifer and Felecia Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Carole Smith, Jill Tony, Trent Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Denny and family, Mr. and Mrs. Warren DcMond, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Orsbom. Cleo Haywood. Thelma Hook, Mike Hook. Mr. and Mrs. David Demand and Matt Demond, all of Hastings. Od&Ua. NEWS The Depot Museum will be open Satur­ day, Sept. 30. from 10 a m. until 2 p.m. Pam Swilcr will be the hostess. At this and other open times, members of the Genealogical Society arc welcome to come for research. The school exhibits are still in place, the furnace is being winterized and other sea­ sonal measures taken. The glass trinket boxes arc selling well, as are the reprinted centennial histories. There is ample supply of the dated coffee mugs on hand. Visitors buy the mugs for S20, and a few are sold for previous years. One can still finish the set of six. New on the highway is a traffic light on Jordan Lake Road at the 1-96 interchange. The blinking red light with four-way stop has been working for about a month. It was installed two weeks before the light was activated. Because of the high arch of the overpass, it was impossible to sec cars com­ ing off the westbound ramp until one was on the bridge. Likewise, southbound traffic could not sec cars coming off the castbound ramp. The traffic stop plus rumble strips nearby should reduce the number of acci­ dents in that mile. The strips are at the entrance to Grand River Avenue from Jor­ dan Lake Road and on both approaches of Portland Road to Jordan Lake Road. Fifteen ladies from Woodland. Lakewood and Central United Methodist Church’s United Methodist Women attended a dis­ trict meeting at Hastings Thursday. Lake­ wood’s Marilyn Noffkc saved the day with her piano accompaniment on hymns and special music when the slated pianist could not attend. One of Central’s circle was scheduled to meet that forenoon, so they simply all went to the Lansing District event. Ionia County was represented at the regional Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) meeting at the Lansing Sheraton Hotel Friday. Alice Hile of Morrison Lake and her daughter, Bar­ bara Johnson, of Dimondale attended. Bar­ bara is newly retired from teaching at Char­ lotte due to her diagnosis with ALS. The attendees from several counties heard Exec­ utive Director Bonnie Carpenter talk about proposed changes in hospital insurance, pharmacy coverage and other concerns of school retirees. The state president gave his presentation by video. A speaker was on hand from the AARP. The Women’s Fellowship had its first fall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 20. They enjoyed a potluck meal together at noon and did some program planning October is always trip month, so plans air‘tentative for a trip to Grand Rapids next mot.th. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society board met Sept. 18 with a full slate on the agenda. Some plans were made for Christ­ mas Round the Town in November, the Fri­ day and Saturday after Thanksgiving. The society will have a bake sale that day and will have the glass boxes and histories for sale. Many members paid their 2001 dues at Art in the Park and 25 more did following the arrival of the August Bugles. The next mailing will go to graduates of Lake Odessa High School from the 1940s. Lakewood cross country teams had an invitational last Thursday. Five girls fin­ ished in less than 25 minutes. The boys’ meet followed. There were seven girls’ teams on hand. The course is behind the school around the ball fields on the north part of the property, through the woods and back around the route. Their finish line is marked on the ground with chalk and their times are registered by a clock with an elec­ tronic eye. At all times the clock is running so one can sec the return times for the run­ ners. This was the third meet for the girls in less than a week. Their next competition is against Lansing Catholic Central Oct. 3. Again, on Oct. 5, they host an invitational. Girls’ varsity tennis teams play at LCC Sept. 28 and at home Oct. 3 against Eaton Rapids. Girls’ varsity basketball's next game is Sept. 28 against Charlotte on the home court. Boys’ varsity football will be a home game against Charlotte Friday, Sept. 29. This w'ill be the homecoming game. The Friday night football game against Okemos took a long time to play. There was lighting so the game was halted three times and finally called off* at 11 p.m. The game was then finished on Saturday afternoon. Okemos’ score was 20 and Lakewood’s 12. The rule is that once lightning is sighted, everyone must come off the field. They must stay in safety until the sky has been free of flashes for 15 minutes. The heavy rain that night measured three inches or more in ram gauges. This resulted in some wet basements. The obituary of Roger Hamlin was in Monday’s State Journal. He and his late wife, Rhcna. lived on Lakeview Drive in summers at their vacation home next door west of Charlotte and Raymond Lapo. Roger died in Desota, Mo., Sept. 23. His funeral service was to be on Wednesday in Lansing with a nephew, the Rev. James Bowden, officiating. He was a professor in the English and speech department of MSU for eight years. He retired from GMI in Flint in 1967. He relocated to Florida, where he taught for three more years at Miami Christian University. Rhcna died in 1993. He is survived by daughters Joan (Charles) Jacobson of Grand Blanc and Anne Rico in Missouri, ten grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Rhena was bom a Bollinger with Brokaw grandpar­ ents. Dick and Vergie Winkler had flowers at their church Sunday in honor of the 100th birthday of her mother, Mrs. Beauchamp. They went to Oklahoma to enjoy the big day with her mother and other family members. Bingo has returned to the local VFW Post on Tupper Lake Street. The date will be on Mondays, with the doors open at 5 p.m. and the early bird game at 6:30. Regular bingo starts at 6:30. In mid-October the hall will host its monthly flea market with tables for rent. The October dates are the 13th and 14th, with hours of 9 to 4. The Lake Odessa Livestock Auction has publicized its semi-annual draft horse auc­ tion Friday, Oct. 27, and the saddle horse sale Oct. 28. Ann Adams of Fifth Avenue was shown on the Channel 8 news twice Monday as director of the John Knox Food Pantry. The newsworthy part of the story is that the sup­ Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sala THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Arthur P. Hedges. Jr. (original mortgagors) to Amertfirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 17.1997. and recorded on October 7. 1997 in Uber 1002515, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Hormside Lending, Inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated September 17. 1997, which was recorded on July 22.1996. in Uber 1015360. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there a darned to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND 23/100 dollars (S88.217.23), including Interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the powers of sale containeo in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00 pm., on October 19.2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and am described as: Commenang at the West 1/4 poet ot Section 28. Town 1 North Range 7 Weal, thence South along the West line of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26. 495 feel, thence East 332 feel; thence North 495 feet; thence Wen 332 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1946CL 600.324la. m which case the redemption period than ba 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 7. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 246-593-1302 Tran & Tran, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 46025 Fte 4200020266 Tiger, (10/5) plies arc very low and her staff can no longer be as generous to the clients coming for food and sundries. Changes arc in the works for Union Bank's patrons Remodeling has taken place at the branch office on M-50. The lobby was closed for a week while this happened. The entire parking area and the four lanes for the dnve-through windows have been paved with tarvia. The uptown location will have limited use for business patrons. The bookkeeping offices will move to the high­ way location, where there is ample parking for patrons. The uptown office has a park­ ing lot next door which is often used by anyone who so desires where there is space Early this week the Pitsch Wrecking Company had demolished the south entrance of the 1922 school building. The big jaws were being used to retrieve metal from the rubble. All the metal components of the building were sorted and put in a sep­ arate pile. Lots of people have retrieved souvenir bricks. Next week the semi-annual rummage sale will be held at the UMC Fellowship Hall. On Friday, Oct.6. the hours will be 9 to 5. On Saturday, Bag Day, the hours will be 9 to 11. All merchandise is sold Saturday at one dollar per bag. Inflation has not affected this sale. The si me prices arc in place from several years past. On Saturday, Oct. 7, the fall bazaar will be held at St. Edward’s family center on Washington Boulevard. There will be crafters’ booths, luncheon, cookies and oth­ er baked goods, health fair, travelogues and a raffle with prizes such as a doll with wardrobe, grandfather clock, coat rack and cash. The Youth Center based on First Street in the former Calvary United Brethren Church building is reopening on Wednesday. Dana Schclter is the co-ordinator. A team of workers will lead the programs each week using curriculum of Sonlife Ministries. There will be a band leading the music each week, consisting of Tom Thelen, Darren Pickens, Erik Rishcl and Matt Scobey. MORTGAGE SALE Robert A. Tremain * Bsinnlaln, P.C. M a MORTGAGE SALE - Detau« has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by PATRI­ CIA A HIEMSTRA. A SINGLE WOMAN to TMS MORTGAGE INC.. DBA THE MONEY STORE. NEW JERSEY Mortgagee, dated August 12. 1997. and recorded on Auguat 20.1997. aa Bam 41000566. Barry County records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee Io THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOL­ ING ANO. SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED 6/31/97. SERIES 1997-C by an assignment dated August 15. 1998. aa recorded on December 17. 1998 as Jem 41022489. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage mere Is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum ot eighty thousand nine hundred twenty nine and 65/100 Dodars (S80.S29.66). including Mer­ est at 10.879% par adrustable rale rider. Under ma power of sale contained h said mortgage and the statute In such case made and approved, notlca is hereby given mat said mortgaga wB ba foradoaad by a sale of ma mort­ gaged premoes. or acme part of mam. at pubic vendue, al ma Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO pm. on October 19. 2000. Said premises are situated In MIUOLEVILLE VILLAGE. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: LOT 36 OF MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS. K. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 5 OF PLATS. RAGE 13. The redemption period shed be 6 months Iram the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with 1946CL 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shad ba 30 days from ma dale of such sale. Dated: September 14. 2000 THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND Assignee ot Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Rebut A Tromam 8 Associates. PC. 40’ South Old Woodward Avenue Sula 300 Brmmgham. Ml 480096616 (10/5) Drive? = MOVE ON ► Prescription Convenience... Gat your r career moving at TBMSNI1 Location Drive-thru Internet Close to Your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com $1 ODD Sign on Bonus Pennock Pharmacy lease Purchase Program Available Experienced Drivers 1-UM4141M Owner Operators Graduate Students Drive-thru Open 7 Days/Walk-in 6 Days (616) 948-3136 1005 W. Green St. • Hastings �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 28. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED To the owner or owners of any and all interests in or liens upon the land described TAKE NOTICE Sale was lawtully made of the following described land for unpaid taxes on that land, and that undersigned has title to the land under tax deed or deeds issued for the land You are entitled to a reconveyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of this notice upon payment to the treasurer of the county in which the land is situated, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50 percent in addition, and the fees of the sher.ff for the service and/or cost of publication of the notice The ser vice or publication costs shall be the same as if for personal service of a summons upon com­ mencement of an action without additional cost or charge if payment as described m this notice is not made, the undersigned will institute proceed­ ing for possession of the land Description of the land: Parcel I. COM N 1/4 PST SEC 28 3-7 TH SWLY AL CEN HWY 100 FT TH S PAR 1/4 LI 148 5 FT TO RIV TH ELY 100 FT ML TO 1/4 LI TH N 165 FT TO POB TAX #0805 028-000 050 00 Amount Paid S49 94 Deed # 149 Amount Due S74 91 PLUS SHERIFF AND PUBLICATION FEES Tax for the Year 1996 (Signed) Wiliam D Warren 161 Trails End Delton. Ml 49046 To: John R. Fig, Spouse of John R Fig, Ruth Brann, Spouse of Ruth Brann, unknown, unascertained, undetermined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and assigns, including those who are legaKy incompetent to act on their own behalf, said individuals being persons indicated to have some interest in the land above described according to Barry records This is an unimproved parcel NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED To the owner or owners of any and all interests m or liens upon the land described: TAKE NOTICE: Sale was lawfully made of the following described land, for unpaid taxes on that land and that undersigned has title to the land under tax deed or deeds issued for the land. You are entitled to a reconveyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of this notice upon payment to the treasurer of the county in which the land is situated, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50 percent in addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the service and/or cost ot publication of the notice. The ser­ vice or publication costs shall be the same as it for personal service of a summons upon com­ mencement of an action without additional cost or charge. If payment as described in this notice is not made, the undersigned will institute proceed­ ing for possession of the land Description of the land: Lot #95 of Lakewood Estates Hope Township Parcel #08-007-160-08000. Amount Paid: $86.13 Deed#: 251 Amount Due: $129.19 PLUS SHERIFF AND PUBLICATION FEES Tax for the Year 1996 (Signed) William D Warren 161 Trails End Delton. Ml 49046 To: George A. Tenwalde, Spouse of George A. Tenwalde. Marlene E. Tenwalde. Spouse of Marlene E. Tenwalde, unknown, unascertained, undetermined, unborn heirs, devtses, legatees, and assigns, including those who are legally incompetent to act on the# own behalf, said indi­ viduals being persons indicated to have some interest in the land described according to Barry records This is an unimproved parcel. (10/12) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (BARRY COUNTY) THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by RICHARD ALLEN SPARKS AND RACHEL E SPARKS. Husband and Wife, Mortgagors to FIRST FINANCE, which is orga­ nized and existing under the laws of Michigan and whose address is 6785 Telegraph. Bloomfield Hdls. Ml 48301. Mortgagee, dated December 11.1997. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on December 17. 1997. in Document No 1005392 of Barry County Records, which mortgage was thereafter on December 16. 1997. assigned to BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. NA . as Custodian or Trustee. 3 Park Plaza, 16th Floor, Irvine. CA 92614 and recorded as Document 1037966 m the office of the Register of Deeds for said County of Barry, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of TWENTY ONE THOUSAND NINETY NINE AND 56/100 ($21.099 56) DOLLARS including interest there­ on at 13.375% per annum And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue ot the power of sale con­ tained m said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice rs hereby given that on Thursday, November 16. 2000 at 1:00 p.m., said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at pub­ lic auction, to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held). Which said premises are described as follows. Land situated in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as follows: Parcel C That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 2 North. Range 10 West, described as beginning at a point found by commencing at the center o' said Section, thence South 02 degrees 58 minutes. 44 seconds East on the North and South 1/4 Ime 588.59 feet; thence South 63 degrees 14 minutes 56 seconds West. 559.10 feet to the place of beginning of this description, thence continuing South 63 degrees 14 minuets 56 seconds West. 400.00 feet; thence South 26 degrees 45 minutes 04 seconds East. 371.13 feet to the East and West 1/8 line of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 86 degrees 52 mmutes 57 sec­ onds East on said 1/8 line 300.00 feet, thence North 13 degrees 42 minutes 41 seconds West. 519.45 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easemenl for ingress and egress over the Northerly 33.00 feet thereof. Easement Description: Together with a 66.00 foot wide easement for ingress and egress lying 33.00 feet each side of the followhg described center line: Beginning at a point found by commencing at the center of said Section 31. Town 2 North. Range 10 West; thence South 02 degrees 58 minutes 44 seconds East on the North and South 1/4 line, 588 59 feet to the point of beginning of this easement; thence the center line runs South 63 degrees 14 minutes 56 seconds West 1513.10 fee! to the point of beginning. Tax Parcel Number: 08-011-031 -011-42. The redemption period shall be one year from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 28. 2000 ELAINE W MARDIROSIAN (P33528) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee 1373 Balfour Groose Pointe Park. Ml 48230 (313) 881-0296 (10/26) REGISTRATION NOTICE TO th, Ouaimod doctors of BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN THE GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 7. 2000 Notice is nereDy given that any legal voter living In the following cities and Townsnips wno is not already registered to vote, may register wltn their respective Clerk on Tuesday. October 10. 2000. THE last day to REGISTER from 9 00 am until 5 00 p m. or at the Secretary of State s Office, to be eligible to vote in the November 7 2000 General Election REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK TO RECEIVE AN ABSENT VOTER BALLOT CONTACT YOUR TOWNSHIP OR CITY DeDoran s Masslmlno Assyria Township Clerk 7475 COX Road Bellevue Ml 49021 Phone 1616) 758-4005 Linda Eddy-Hough Hope Township Clerk 5465 5 M-45 Hwy Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (6161948-2464 Tracy Mitchell Baltimore Township Clerk 3100 E Dowling Road Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 16161948-2268 Emily Harrison Irving Townsnip Clerk 6925 Parmalee Road Middleville. Ml 49555 Phone <6161795-9915 DeDra Dewey-Perry Barry Townsnip Clerk 155 E. Orchard street Delton. Ml 49046 Pnone <616> 625-5171 Evem Manshum Hastings City Clerk 201E State Street fastings. Ml 49058 Phone <6161945-2468 Wilma Daniels Canton Townsnip Clerk 85 welcome Road Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 16161945-5990 Loma Wilson Castleton Township Clerk 915 Reed Street Nashville. Ml 49075 Pnone 15171852-9195 ihomei Phone <5171852-9479 lofficei Bonnie I Cruttenden Hastings Charter Twp Clerk 885 River Road Hastings. Ml 49058 pnone (6161948-9690 lofficei Phone 1616) 945 5291 ihomei June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk 1815 Lacey Road Dowling. Ml 49050 Phone 16161721-9905 Susan K. Butler Maple Grove Two Clerk 9752 Evart Road Nashville. Ml 49075 Phone <5171852-1859 Darlene Harper Orangeville Townsnip Clerk 11051 Wildwood Road Shelbyville. Ml 49544 Pnone 16161672-7149 Normajean Nichols Prairieville Township Clerk 10115 5 Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 Phone (6161625 2664 Robin Mckenna Rutland Charter Twp Clerk 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 1616) 948 2194 Donna M Stagray Thomapple TDwnsnip Clerk 200 E Main street Middleville. Ml 49555 Phone 1616) 795-7202 cneryl Allen woodland Township Clerk 156 S Main woodland. Ml 48897 Phone (6161567-4915 lofficei Pnone 16161567-4094 ihomei Janice C Lippert Yankee Springs Twp Clerk 284 N Briggs Road Middleville Ml 49555 Phone 16161795-9091 Ann landers Help sister Dear Ann Landers: I am a single. 35year-old woman. My sister “Charlotte” and my mother do not get along very well This has been an ongoing problem for as far back as I can remember. Charlotte s son is getting married soon, and she has asked me to stick to Mom like glue during and after the wedding Io make sure Mom doesn't cause any trouble. She has a tendency to talk too much, and has had run-ins with other family members. The prospect of spending the entire evening glued to my mother is depressing. She is a royal pain in the you-know-what, and I would not enjoy the festivities at all. I am beginning to think of excuses to avoid going to the wedding, even though Charlotte would never forgive me. Do you have any suggestions' - Pigtail Petunia in the Midwest Dear Petunia: There is no way you can ditch the wedding without causing lifelong hard feelings, so dccp-s?x the thought. I don’t see how sticking to your mother like glue is going to make her behave any better, but do it because your sister asked you to. If you have some nieces or nephews who might give you periodic relief (for maybe $5), enlist their services, and have a little fun. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS BOY, Merlyn Nelse, bom a! St. Mary’s Hospital Sept. 16, 2000 at 6:59 p.m. to Marty and Michelle Olsen of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Lhaurcn Lisa Marie, bom at Ing­ ham Regional Med Center on Sept. 6. 2000 at 12:21 p.m. tc Kristina Tobias and John Clifford of Lansing. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and .19 3/4 inches long. BOY, Isaiah David Taylor bom at 9:08 a m. on Aug. 25, 2000 at Spectrum East Hospi­ tal. Parents Todd qnd Abby Taylor of Hast­ ings. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. GIRL, Natalie Rose bom Aug. 21, 2000 at Spectrum Health. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. 19 inches long. Proud parents are Darwin and Melissa Hamp of Ionia and brothers Austin and Connor. LEGAL NOTICE Synopsis of ths Regular Most Ing of ths JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD SEPTEMBER 13,2000 All Board Members and 20 guests present Approved agenda, treasurer s report and min­ utes of previous meeting. Approved motion to assess 3% penalty fee on 2000 property taxes Approved resolution m opposition to State pro­ posal 002 Payment of vouchers approved June Doster Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Eart ' (9/28) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jamie Farrah and Trade Farrah husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Equitrust Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 25. 1995. and recorded on August 28. 1995 m Liber 638 on Page 834. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Flagstar Bank. FSB f/k/a First Security Savings Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated August 25. 1995. which was recorded on August 28.1995. in Liber 638, on Page 840. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE AND 19/100 dote'S ($113285 19). including interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p.m . on November 9. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The East 1385 feet of the North 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan, except the North 440 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: September 28. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593 1300 Trott 4 Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200021011 Hawks (10/26) Sue MHO Dear Ann Landers: Thank you for your response to “Still Fuming in Ohio." whose son was denied proper care by his HMO. I know you probably took a lot of flak for what seemed to be an insensitive response, but you were absolutely right, and I felt the need to tell you so. I am a nurse case manager, and I deal with problems like that every day. There is an incorrect perception in this c ntry that if you have insurance, it ought io pay for everything. This simply is not true. All in­ surance plans have limitations on what they will cover, and consumers should check their policies before they make assumptions about the care they will receive. “Fuming,” along with her physician, should have insisted on proceeding in the best interest of her child. That would have meant keeping the child in the hospital un­ til he recovered, and then suing the HMO in order to be reimbursed, as you suggested. It can be costly and difficult, but sometimes, it is the only way to get the needed result. It’s a shame such extreme measures arc nec­ essary. but unfortunately, that’s the way it is, and people need to be aware of it. - Man­ aging in New Jersey. Dear Managing: I appreciate the support. It helps to make up for the clobbering I re­ ceived for my “insensitive” response. I urge my readers to check with their HMOs or their doctors if there is any ques­ tion about what your medical insurance pol­ icy will cover. In some cases, you may be surprised to Icam that it covers more that, you thought. Leave girl out Dear Ann Landers: After 20 years of marriage, my husband told me he wanted out. We were divorced last year. He will be marrying his girlfriend soon. Here’s the problem. My ex-husband wants out 12-ycar-old daughter to be a bridesmaid at his wedding. I object because I feel it is not in good taste. My daughter is fairly friendly with her father’s fiancee, but they art not close. I believe my ex-husband wants our daughter in his wedding so fam­ ily members and friends will think she is pleased with his new marriage. What do you say, Ann? - Unsure in Nevada. Dear Unsure: A 12-year-old bridesmaid at her divorced father s wedding? Sorry, it hits a sour note with me, and surely would with others. Say no. Marriage vows Dear Ann Landers: I need your answer as soon as possible. When my children were in their late teens, my husband took me to a statute of St. Mary (we arc Catholic) and made me swear, as he did, that if anything happened to us, cither by death or divorce, neither one of us would get married again. Several years later, we were divorced. That was 10 years ago. I’m in my early 60s. and have kept my word. Three years after our di­ vorce. my ex-husband remarried. I am living with one of my sons and his wife. She is like a daughter to me. and I am comfortable here. I lake care of my two grandchildren and do some housekeeping for them while they work. One of my daughter's friends has been trying to get me to go out with a gentleman who is also in his 60s. Since I took an oath that I would never marry again, what should I do? Should I do like my ex did. or keep my word to God? Please let me know as soon as possible. I’m not getting any younger Need Some Guidance in Queens. N.Y. Dear Queens: You haven’t met the man yet. and you are asking me what to do about your oath that you would never remarry? Slow dow n, please, and take things one day at a time. By all means, meet the gentleman and see where the relationship goes. Xlso. it would be OK to date other gentlemen if you get the opportunity . if. down the road, you should wish to re­ marry. talk to your parish pnest and ask for his guidance. Remarrying in the church may not be possible, but there are some sat­ isfactory alternatives. Lost brother Dear Ann Landers: My brother “Rick” and I arc not very close, but we have always made a sincere effort to stay in contact with each other. About a year ago. Rick married a girl he met on the Internet. I have no prob­ lem with that, and am happy he found love, but since he married. I have barely spoken to him. Whenever I call, his wife answers the phone and wants to have a conversation. 1 don’t mind that, but when 1 ask to speak with Rick, she says, “Tell me what you want to say. and 1 will pass the message along.” She checks his c’-mail and responds on his behalf. She picks up my messages to Rick on their answering machine and calls me back. The only cell-phone number I have is hers. I don’t dislike my sister-in-law and have no problem talking to her, but occasionally, I would like to speak directly to my brother. In the past year, I have spoken to him ex­ actly once. My husband secs Rick at his job, but otherwise, we have no contact at all. If Rick has no problem with this arrangement, should I leave it alone? Or should 1 keep trying? - California Cookie. Dear Cookie: Can you call Rick at work? 1 recommend it. Meanwhile, invite Rick and his wife to dinner. Try to build a social relationship - as a couple. Enlist your hus­ band’s help. Remember, you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. Love money Dear Ann Landen: It was heartwarm­ ing to read in your column about the couple who put a dollar in the tin box every time they made love. They were saving for their dream trip to Hawaii. I, too, put money aside every time on the same occasion. My only regret is that I did not give my wife all my business. What a fabulous trip we could have gone on. - Del­ ray Beach, Fla. Dear Del: 1 hope you arc joking, but if you are serious, you ought to be ashamed of yourself. Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. /Kamia^e. licenses Lynden William Higgins, Jr., Hastings and Corina Elida Pacheco, Hastings. Randy Allen Morris, Nashville and Dcana Marie Amalio, Nashville. Darryl Paul Saindon, Kentwood and Angela Ranc Laxton, Hastings. Chad Michael Curtis, Hastings and Lisa Marie Shockley, Hastings. Anthony James Wright. Hastings and Brenda Anne Schcidel. Hastings. Daniel Walter Clare. Nashville and san­ dra Katrina Bnmmer, Nashville. Timothy James Birkmcicr, Ferndale and Malyka DcGoa, Hastings. Richard Duane Harwood. Nashville and Kelly Anne Moore. Nashville. Steven Ronald Green, Middleville and Katie Sue Tyner, Middleville. Corey Jay Sccbcr, Dowling and Angela Kay Sarver, Dowling. Steven Donald O’Brien, Hastings and Mary Ann Fox. Hastings. Duke Wade Hartwell, Delton and Paula Marie Eller, Delton. Timmy Linn Rugg, Nashville and Sheri Ann Einhardt, Nashville. David Edward Gilbert, Hastings and Karen Kay Carpenter, Battle Creek. Matthew James Lewis, Delton and Bhavna Singh. Delton. A Time to Plan Our Pre-planning Program Arranges Everything In Advance Planning funeral arrangements ahead lifts the emotional and financial burden from the family you love What's more, il assures that all of your wishes arc met. You decide now about traditional, chapel, graveside or alternative sen ices, clergy, ccmdcn and all the other choices that musl he made. Call or write today for more information about this important life cyde event Arrangements can be made in your home, our offices or at a kcatkn of your choice. Il's one of the wisest, most caring decisions you’ll ever make! Welcome to our staff! We would like to extend a warm and sincere welcome to the newest member of our staff. Sue IjJoyc. If you wish to talk to Sue about advanced planning, call us today al. We’re here to help! Family Service Representative Sue LaJcye WJfren Funeral Home, Inc. David C. Wren, Manager 1401 N. Broadway at Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Michigan 49058 • (616) 945-2471 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 28 2000 - Page 9 “Dunng that time. Henry Ford wanted the student veterans to learn to operate, repair and maintain the Fordsun tractor then being manufactured and coming into use lr\ mg asked Ford where he wanted the trac­ tors operated, and Henry Ford said Right here, teach these boy s to plow ’ Irving said there was acres and acres of fine lawn like a golf course, but Ford said plow it up. which he did He said that it looked almost wicked “Henry Ford, in 1908. placed a car engine in a light tractor chassis attempting to get away from huge heavy tractors then being produced In 1919. Ford mass produced a tractor low in cost and had an air cleaner, a novelty at that time, plus enclosed transmis­ sion gears. It’s sales were 75 percent of the industry ’s total. A built in power take off shaft was introduced that year, opening a new field of power application. The first power lake off shaft was used to run a grain binder “Dunng this time. Irving became acquainted with Harry Ferguson, an Eng­ lishman who was one of the greatest inv itors of farm machinery. Irving said Fergu­ From TIME to TIME... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Days and Times of Irving Charlton (vm) son wanted him to say in Detroit and work with him and he often w ished he had “Harry Ferguson and Henry- Ford were in the farm machinery business together as Ford-Ferguson, but later separated and later it was Massy-Ferguson. “On March 26. 1920, Charlton went to the U.S. General Hospital at Atlanta Geor­ gia and became chief of technical education and set up a school to teach World War I veterans a trade Irving often told of those days and the things they did He taught blacksmithing, woodworking, gas engine repair, operation and maintenance He had a lol of fun with the veterans and they would make peg legs of wood and leather and oth­ er contrivances while waiting to be fitted by the regular Army doctors. It was against regulations of course, but it was done. He told of some of them putting on boxing gloves and hopping around on their wooden legs and having a great time. “Irving came back to Barry County in 1920 and purchased Robert Martin's 160 acres farm adjourning his father. Frank Charlton’s 120 on the east." More about Irving Charltons life next week More than *45,000 available for grants from Foundation Irving Charlton as a young man. By Joy ce F. Weinbrecht Note. U'hen Mr Mead writes about Indi­ ans. they are referring to Michigan Native Americans, usually of the Ottawa. Chippe­ wa or Rottawatonii descent. H'e are present­ ing this to our readers as it was written in Mr Meads mil words. “In about 1902. a large dredge and equip­ ment. steam boiler and so forth, were unloaded from a freight train at Morgan and drawn by teams of horses down in Thomapplc Lake. It was then assembled and used to dredge Mud Creek at the northeast end of the lake nearly to the road east of Wellman school, which enters the lake on the north cast and dredged nearly to Bayne Road or Rowladcr s bridge. “One can still sec the mounds of earth along the creek and how it was straightened out. Today much of the old creek bed can be seen as stagnant back water. “The dredging was done 80 years ago. [Ninety eight years ago from today ] The old-timers, among them my father. Edwin Mead, saw it work. It was a huge barge and the crew ate and slept aboard it and worked 24 hours a day. Arch Graves, bom in 1856, who rode in the Hastings parade as centuri­ on. earned my father aerws the swamp to Mud Lake to see it. My father said that he was 4 years old at the time so it would be 1902. Latci there was talk of dredging the Thomapple River and lowering the lake, but of course lake property owners did not want that, so it did not go through. [See “From Time to Time" article, Hastings Ban­ ner. March 20. 1997. Thomapple Lake. Cole’s Resort.] “However, Irving, hearing about it. want­ ed to get the right to buy the island on the northcast end of the lake if it was dredged, but it was not. “That old huge dredge was a great sight, as the farmers would watch it digging up muck and soil, and they said, pulling logs, stumps and quite large trees. “Il was dredged to drain more lowland to be farmed. However, today there is very lit­ tle current and the creek and Mud Lake arc getting filled with silt again. 80 years later. (1993) “If one travels from the Charlton farms about 2 1/2 miles on Center Road, the road curves left and goes north about a half mile. Wellman road, to an area known as Stony Point. At the Comers, as it is known, is an abrupt right turn and the road goes at a southeasterly direction about three quarter mile crossing Mud Creek, and up a mile cast to M-66 and Hosmer Comers. By turn­ ing right and going to miles. Nashville will appear. “Going north on Wellman Road from Stony Point Comers, about a half mile, one will come to the Stony Point Free Methodist Church on the left or west side of the road Across the road and a bit north is Warner Cemetery. Directly west is State Road going six miles into Hastings. “In Irving Charltons early years. Stony Point was a gathering place for men and boys of the area. Across the road from the The Free Methodist Church built about 1914 and remodeled several times since. church and a few rods south was a country store run by Asher Orsbomc. This was gone before 1920. Asher carried a line of staple groceries and tobacco, overalls, boots and rubber boots and other items. Of course, most important to the young boys was can­ dy and tobacco. This was a gathering place for the men to come in the evenings to vis­ it. “In those early days, there were log sheds west of the church used to shelter driving horses in while owners were in the some­ times long church services. “There wodd be revival meetings held sometimes, which would be every night for maybe a week or two and evangelists and other ministers came from far away. The Free Methodist Campground area was at Manton. “Many of the young men attended. Charl­ ton among them, more to have some fun or meet a girl rather than having their souls saved. “Near Asher Osborne’s store, across from the church and south a bit to the bend going southeast, my great uncle Charley Mead had a barber shop in the 1890s-1900s and the men would come from about the area for a shave or a haircut. "The old timers claimed stones fell n? Stony Point and that people came from far away by train and horse and buggy in hopes of seeing some. Some stones were sent to Ann Arbor for tests, but no one seemed to know why the phenomenon happened in the 1890s and 1900s. Charlton did not seem too impressed by the account of it. “The church burned in 1914 after being hit with lighting, but a short time later a new one was built by Sam Varney, a local carpenter. Asher Osborne’s store also burned, but I do not know just when. “In later years. Meric Varney, the ball player, a long time friend and associate of Irving, was bom in 1912 and lived at Stony Point Comers. I was bom across the road in 1919 Neither of us knew for several years but I.D. Charlton and the part he was to play in both our lives later. Irving always called Merle cither ’Shorty’ or ‘Kid’ as he did me. the ’Kid.’ “Merle was living with and working for Irving in 1934 when it was necessary for someone to be with Mrs. Frank Charlton due to her health and Irving then moved in the stone house from his living quarters overhead of his stone shop on his own 160 acre farm. “Rose Chariton died in 1935. In about 1933-1939. Clifton (Cliff) Becker and his wife lived in the house on Chariton’s 160 acres farm and worked it for him. One of Cliff’s children. I think his son. was bom there. Irving always said everyone seemed to be able to have children around here except him. Irving enrolled at Michigan State Agri­ Warner Cemetery at Stony Point, where State Road intersects Wellman Road. cultural College in East Lansing in Septem­ ber 1902 and graduated in June 1906 with a bachelor of science degree in agricultural engineering. After graduation, he and his father and mother traveled in the West extensively and he would tell of many of their experiences. Frank Chariton, his father, did not think earlier that Irving need­ ed to go to college, but he was very proud of him then. “In his pictures, he was a fine looking young man and one could be proud to know him as I later was. During some of the sum­ mers while attending Michigan Agricultural College, he would do carpenter work on the numerous bams and buildings being built there then. “He often told of the hazing the freshmen had to go through in those days and it some­ times would get too rough to be amusing. Room stacking was all the rage then and if one’s room in the dormitory was left vacant for any length of time, it was liable to be a terrible mess when the tenant returned. “I saw one picture of his of » stacked room and it was really a mess. He also told of a time when someone rigged up a stink bomb to be triggered off during some sort of large gathering in the school and he and another getting it and making it inactive as he said many people might have panicked and gotten killed or hurt had it gone off. “After graduating and traveling in the west, he taught one year. 1909, in Win­ nipeg. Manitoba, Canada, but he said it was just too cold to stay there. He taught black­ smithing, farm building construction and steam and gasoline engine operation, repair and maintenance. He was a member of the American Society of Agricultural Engi­ neers. “In 1910. Irving went to Pullman. Wash­ ington and taught and was the head of the agricultural engineering division until Janu­ ary 1918. He built a new home there. While there he told of designing a large concrete silo and the forms necessary to build it. Sometime after, a tornado or cyclone flat­ tened buildings around the area but the silo still stood and a cement company used a picture of it on its advertising for some years afterward. “He would design and build anything per­ taining to agriculture, buildings, concrete water tanks, soil drain systems and survey­ ing and grading of land and fence systems. Steam engines and some gasoline tractors were being used on the farms and he would tram people on the operation and repair of them. “There were many sawmills in Washing­ ton and he was often called for help on those. Many fires in grain separators caused problems and he worked on an extinguish­ ing device which would automatically extinguish the flame. “In January 1918. Irving went to the Uni­ versity of Minnesota at St. Paul and taught physics and internal combustion engines. In March of 1918, he was made acting chief of the agricultural engineering division and was there in that capacity until August of 1918. He then came back to Barry County and applied for a commission in the U.S. Army and while waiting for it. he worked for E.W. Bliss Co. in Hastings. “As his commission did not come through in time to suit him, he enlisted as a private in the U.S. Army and was sent to Fort Benning. GA to join the Tank Corp on Nov. 5. 1918. However, the war soon ended and he was discharged on Jan. 3. 1919. “Irving w ished to do more toward ;hc war effort and went to Washington. D.C Feb 6. 1919 and contacted the War Department He was then sent to Detroit to U.S General Hosnital No. 36 and set up a school to train wounded veterans in a trade and was made chief of technical education and taught blacksmithing, woodworking, cabinet mak­ ing and gas engine repair and maintenance and operation. He said it was a real chal­ lenge to teach a man a trade in eight weeks, the time the Army allocated. The Barry Community Foundation has more than $45,000 available for grant mak­ ing dunng the second round of grants for this year. The BCF seeks grant applications for projects occurring after Jan. 1.2001. Appli­ cations (an ongtnal and 25 copies) will be accepted no later than Monday, Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. at the foundation office. Grants will be awarded no later than Dec. 14. “It is highly suggested that you call our office to have a discussion about whether or not your project and/or organization might qualify for funding under our guidelines.” said Executive Director Bonnie Ballinger. “It is important to note that the Barry Com­ munity Foundation only grants to programs and projects that benefit the people of Bar­ ry County, and generally, we give grants that will enhance or provide seed dollars.” The ideal applicant would be investing in the project, working with other organiza­ tions and providing a program or project that will fill gaps in services. Project results must be measurable and reported to the BCF after the completion of the project funded. Some organization that have been award­ ed grants have included the Barry Conser­ vation District. American Diabetes Associ­ ation, Gerald R. Ford Boy Scout Council, Thomapple Manor. Chariton Park. BarryEaton District Health Department. Barry Community Resource Network, Delton Kellogg Schools, Barry County Sheriffs’ Department’s Victim Services Unit, Barry County Commission on Aging. YMCA Camp Algonquin and the Barry County United Way. For more information, call the foundation at 945-0526 or visit its website at www.barrycf.org. City of Battle Creek AUCTION Located at the Kellogg Arena. McCamly Square. Battle Creek. MI. From 1-94 take Exit 98 (M-66) ndfth to first stop light (Jackson St.) then left to arena. SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 30th inspection nt 8 a.m. • Sale Begins at 10 a.m. CARS - PICKUPS - VAN - DUMP TRUCKS and FIRE TRUCK (VEHICLES SELL at 12 Noon) Four 1996, Two 1993 and Two 1992 Ford Crown Victoria patrol cars; two 1996. eight 1994 and one 1991 Chevy Caprice patrol cars; two 1992 Chevy Luminas; 1980. 89 and 88 Ford Taurus; 1993 Ford Tempo; 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix; 1983 Lincoln Continental; 1994 and 1991 Chevy C-1500 pickups. 1993 Ford F-250 pickup, 1993 Ford F-250XL 4x4 pickup; 1986 Ford F-350 Crewcab pickup; two 1990 and one 1988 Ford F-150 pickup; 1989 Ford Ranger pickup; 1989 Ford E-150 Van; 1989 and 1992 Ford Aerostar Mini Vans; 1987 Ford Utility Master Step Van; 1992 Chevy Van; 1987 Ford 1-ton Stake Rack Truck; two 1979 IHC 5 yd. Dump Trucks, (one without motor and trans.); three 1982 IHC Tandem Axle 10 yd. Dump Truck; 1975 IHC 2050-A Dump Truck with 12’ underbody scraper. 6V53 Detroit Diesel FIRE TRUCK: 1974 American Pumper, runs, drive shaft gone MOWERS - ICE RINK DRESSER TRACTOR: Two 1992 and one 1990 Ransome walk behind 48” mowers; 1993 Woods RM-990 Rotary Mower. 90". 1989 JD 80" flail mower. 1977 Ford 515 tractor with 3-pt. hitch; 1976 Woods B320. 20’ mower deck; 1968 Mercedes Unimog U406 snowblower. Woods 9' rotary mower. Jacobsen 20" commercial push mower; 300 gallon Dempco trailer mounted sprayer. 1990 Eager Beaver brush chipper; 1985 Stow R-2000 roller with trailer. 1987 Holmsten GM-350 ice rink dresser. 1984 Malden 3-5 roller. 1981 American road vacuum; 1986 Aeroil Emulsion Kettle; 500 gallon water tank. COMPUTERS - OFFICE EQUIPMENT - AUDIO JEWELRY - BICYCLES and MISCELLANEOUS Assortment of computers and printers by IBM. Digital. Compaq and Omni. HP. Toshiba and Tandy; Audio consisting of: TVs. VCR's, radar detectors, pagers, scanners, telelphones including cellular, car speakers. Nintendo games, Sega system, sporting equipment, video equipment; cameras, lens. CD and cas­ sette players MISCELLANEOUS: Large assortment of bicycles, microwave, calculators. Excell pressure washer, airless paint sprayer, fur coat, binoculars, gun safe, scales, books. APC 280 surge back up; assorted jewelry including men’s and ladies rings and earrings NOTE: All items sold in “AS IS" condition with no warranties expressed or implied by City of Battle Creek or auctioneers Statements made day of auction take precedence over printed matter Nothing removed until settled for. All items must be removed by 6:00 p.m day of the auction TERMS: Cash or nego­ tiable check in full day of auction Titles to vehicles will not be transferred until checks clear. Registration for bidders number available at arena on Friday. I INSPECTION... Friday, Sept. 29th (ioa.m.to5P.m.) ___________ or at 8:00 a.m. day of the auction. ORDER OF AUCTION: 1000 am. Audio, jewelry. Computers. Bikes and Miscellaneous. Vehicles will sell at 12:00 Noon on Jackson St. (north side o( the arena). City of Battle Creek, Sellers Belcher, Dingman, Spaulding • Auctioneers • 14998 US-27 North • Marshall, Ml 49068 (6161 781-4258 FAX (616) 781-4500 web site: www.bdsauctions.com "Take Action—Sell at Auction Edward Belcher • Brent Belcher • Harold Dingman • Larry Spaulding • Kevin Belcher �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 28. 2000 Saxons prevail, beat Rangers in league thriller A week of many blessings leaves editor thankful Time is short this week, but there arc some noteworthy things to give thanks for. • First, a deep thank you to Steve, Mary, Dave and "Tooker" (I hope this is the proper spelling) for a terrific time at Comcrica Park last week. The tickets came to me thanks to a good friend at church (Dan Carpenter from the First Presbyterian Church here in town). Dan, the seats were great and everybody had a great time. The game... the pizza... the sights... the stories... sometimes a trip away means much and this was certainly a trip arranged by a higher power. To be back down in the "Motor City" really does something for my soul and the good people who accompanied me on the trip made it even more enjoyable. Thanks to all. • The stormy weather last Friday night sure made for some challenging homecoming arrangements at Hastings, Maple Valley and Thomapple-Kellogg (er, Middleville) high schools, but the games were eventually played, the kings and queens were eventually crowned and the happy moments were still shared. Favorite homecoming moments, watching the undefeated Maple Valley Lions slide around in the mud after their game was called versus Bellevue... keeping stats and (attempting) to take snap shots in a torrential down pour at Valley... watching Sean Tefft break a long one for the Saxons Saturday... watching Joey Keller intercept a Ranger pass and breaking a long one for a score... and watching the Saxons overcome all sorts of adversities (including some horrible calls by the refs and some unruly Rangers) to post a big football victory. Not so favorite moment, returning home Saturday night to call Middleville coach Tim Penfield and receiving the news about the 31-0 score. The Trojans will rebound this week in Gaylord, you can take that to the bank. • The reason for not being at the Trojans’ game Saturday night is no excuse, but was another example of a gift for my heart. J-Ad's Perry Hardin said he would attend the game, so 1 could see my alma matter, the Western Michigan University Broncos, battle the Rockets from Toledo. A crowd of 24.816 at Waldo Stadium were treated to a rare WMU triumph over TU which put them in Motor City Bowl contention (of course Marshall is still to come). Running back Robert Sanford and receiver Steve Neal proved that they are big-time players and Caledonia's Marty Harig proved that he can be a game breaker. Way to go Broncos, as Coach Karpinski would probably want me to say. • Thanks to Coach Karpinski and others like Mrs. Clarey for the nice words on Monday. They mean a lot. • Our prayers go out this week to all. but especially to Helen Cole and family and Grandpa Curtis and his friends and loved one. Grandpa, sorry I missed a week. Please tell Dr. Rapport thanks for the compliment. Gun Ridge Hold Tournament: The Gun Ridge Golf Course Membership Tournament was recently held (Sunday, Sept. 17). Mens — 1. Ron Wyman, 2. Phil Scobey, 3. Elden Vanderbrook. Womens — J. Yvonne Daniels, 2. Karla Hayden, 3. Molly Heath. The second annual Pig Roast Classic Golf Scramble will be Oct. 8. Call the course for more details at 948-8366. Talk to you soon. Facing adversity and hoping to get back on the winning track, Hastings High School's varsity football team won a O-K White 14-7 homecoming thriller Saturday versus Forest Hills Central. The Saxon victory improves its season mark to 3-2, 1-2 in the league. Forest Hills Central, after losing its third straight game to Hastings, is also 3-2 and 1-2. "This was an important game after losing two tough ones to Hudsonville and Lowell." Hastings head coach Jeff Keller said. "That fourth quarter, it was a gut check, a time that you find out what kind of kids you have.” The Saxons obviously are determined and capable of playing winning football against a fierce foe down the stretch. The game-winning points came on a 70-yard interception return by linebacker Joey Keller with 2:05 remaining in the fourth quarter. "They had a real nice screen." Keller said. "We had prepared the kids for it. we got a rush and he (Keller) was able to read it. It takes everybody." Hastings actually had a few reasons to Sean Tefft (21) returns the second half kickoff for big yards last Saturday at Johnson Field. Dave Wilson (7) picks off the Ranger aerial and then celebrates with the Saxons. Hastings defenders gang tackle a FHC bal carrier for a homecoming treat. smile in the fourth quarter. • With 3:06 remaining. Forest Hills Central lined up to boot a field goal, but the attempt was no good. • With 2:05 left, Keller made his pick and ran it into pay dirt. Keller also made a big stop on a fourth down play by FHC in lhe third quarter. • With 39 ticks left on the clock, defensive back David Wilson intercepted another Ranger aerial, helping lhe Saxons to run the clock out. Fellow defensive back Dan Slaughter also made a nice read on a pass play during that final FHC drive. The key defensive plays were most important in this game, which was resumed on Saturday because of the stormy, lightning weather conditions that hovered over the Barry County area on Friday night. Offensively, Hastings collected just 91 yards, 85 of those on the ground and 62 of those coming on a Sean Tefft sprint down the sideline with 6:22 remaining in the third quarter. Tefft's 62yarder and Zac Fulmer's extra point gave the homecoming Saxons a 7-0 advantage. "He (Tefft) popped that one," Keller said. "It was an inside ISO with a lead back (Keller). We put it in this week because we have had problems sustaining drives." Tefft began the second half with a punt return to the 45-yard-line, but the Saxons were unable to capitalize on that opportunity. "When Sean gets his hand on the ball, things happen," Keller said. Forest Hills Central tied the game with 9:32 to play in the fourth quarter on a 9yard pass from quarterback Jon Ott to receiver Kevin Murphy. That score helped »n up lhe dramatic way the Saxons Jennifer Quada (on left) and Whitney Garrison share Saxon smiles on Friday. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) acquired the win, though FHC did have its offensive chances. "The defense rose to the occasion; they came up big," Keller said. "Our defensive backs played a real good game, (Dave) Wright, (Dustin) Bowman, (Adam) Riel, (Adam) Schantz and (Scan) Tefft. Those five played really good pass defense against some big receivers." In Keller's words, it was a team triumph. "Zac (Fulmer) kicked well and the special teams and defense did a nice job," Keller said. Keller said that the Rangers are "wellcoached" and that their "defensive scheme was outstanding." Tefft finished with 93 yards rushing on 14 carries and caught one pass for 6 yards. In total, Hastings had no first downs to FHCs 10. The Saxons hope to keep their momentum this Friday when they travel to Zeeland for another O-K White tilt versus the Chix. "It will be a tough game," Keller said. "They have a great runningback in Mike Austin, He’s fast and big." HYAA teams chalk up victories Comerica Park drew rave reviews from the Hastings crowd that traveled to Detroit Sept. 19 and others who have ventured there during the course of the summer months. Rangers run past Saxons Forest Hills Central ran past Hastings in league cross country action Sept.. 20 at Johnson Park. The Rangers won the boys race 20-41 and FHC prevailed in the girls event by lhe same score. For the Lady Saxons, Heidi Schroeder was the overall champion, covering the Johnson course in 21:23. Karey Schlachter was seventh in 23:07, Give someone who's moved away, a GIFT to "keep them in touch" with their hometown. A BANNER subscription. Call 94S-9SS4. Arrica Newton 11th in 24:00, Sarah Clevenger 14th in 25:38, Rachel Newton 15th in 25:40 and Jenny Cook 23rd in 33:07. Chris Rounds was Hastings' lop runner in the boys race with a third place 18:45. The Saxons also had a fifth place 19:39 from Joel Gibbons, a 12th place 21:04 from Craig Laurie, a 13th place 21:05 from Chris Sensing, a 17th place 21:58 from Shawn Hill, an 18th place 22:16 from Miles Warren, a 20th place 22:33 from Jon Katje, a 21st place 22:34 from Adam Windes, a 22nd place 22:38 from Brad Wentworth and a 32nd place 25:26 from Mike Arnett. Hastings third and fourth grade Blue HYAA team dominated Marshall on both sides of the line and won last Saturday 33-0. Bradley Hayden, Travis Adams, Dylan McKay, Sheldon Weslworth and Ethan Angus led the blocking charge on offense. Dustin Bateson ran for two touchdowns and passed for another. Trent Brisboe scampered for two touchdowns an extra point. Ryley McLean caught a touchdown pass. Carson King and Branden Courtney each tallied extra points. The defense recorded its second shutout of the year with solid efforts coming from Luke Mansfield, Bradley Keeler, Loren Smith, Nicole Gardner, Adam Swartz and Ronald Allerding. Devin McKee, Branden Courtney and Carson King recovered Redskin fumbles. The Saxons host Pennfield Saturday. 3rd and 4th Grade Gold... The Gold won their third straight Saturday 37-0 over Athens. The young Saxons are still unbeaten and unscored upon. Thanks to some fine blocking, Ryan Burgdorf scored five touchdowns for Hastings. Burgdorf opened the scoring early with a 65-yard punt return for a score. Jimmy Thompson ran in Lhe extra point. Burgdorf then scored on runs of 32, 33 and 55 yards. The Saxon defense only allowed Athens to reach the 50-yard-line on one occasion. Travis Steeby and Bryce Spurgeon made several tackle* for losses. Trevor Hcacock scored op a )3-yard run up the middle. In the foirth quarter, Burgdorf intercepted an Athens pass and returned it 65 yards for the Saxons final touchdown. Outstanding games were turned in by Mitchell Maurer, Bobby Stienke, Gabriel Sutherland and Austin Maurer. Bryce Spurgeon also recovered a fumble. The Saxons final home game is 10 am. Saturday Sept. 30. Sth and 6th Grade Gold... Hastings won a close game, 16-8, against Marshall for its first win of the season. Matt Donnini scored on a 30-yard run off the left tackle. Donnini also kicked the extra point to make it 8-0. Marshall came back to tie iL In the fourth quarter, with two minutes to go, on a fourth down from the eight­ yard-line, Donnini took a hand-off from Scott Wilson for the winning touchdown. Donnini also added another extra point to make the final score 16-8. HYAA... Continued on Page-isWti �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 28. 2000 - Page 11 Panthers in KVA drivers’ seat after taming of ‘Cats A defense that made two goal line stands to open Saturday's play and an offensive line that opened some big holes for its runners who gained 292 yards led Dclton-Kcllogg to a 20-13 varsity football win over Mattawan last weekend in Delton. The Panthers, now 4-1 overall and 3-0 SCORING Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 64 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 52 J.T. Charron (Delton) 48 Jake Schrock (Lakewood) 44 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 30 Yon Bucher (Middleville) 22 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 20 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 18 David Overbeek (Delton) 18 Aaron Lalone (Middleville) 18 Zia Shook (Middleville) 12 Eric Smith (Maple Valley) 12 Man Erb (Middleville) 12 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 12 Shannon Kirkestue (Delton) 12 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 12 Zac Fulmer (Hastings)l 1 Mike Hopkins (Middleville) 9 Dave Wilson (Hastings) 8 Mike LaFountain (Delton) 8 Matt Vipond (Lakewood) 8 Eric Goris (Maple Valley) 6 Joe Shaffer (Hastings) 6 Brandon Hopkins (Maple Valley) 6 Joey Keller (Hastings) 6 B.J. Donnini (Hastings) 6 Andy Hoort (Lakewood) 6 Derek Coppess (Lakewood) 6 Mike Himeiss (Maple Valley) 6 Jeremy Wiser (Maple Valley) 6 Jeff Ellenbaas (Lakewood) 6 Jerald Jones (Lakewood) 6 Troy Sloan (Maple Valley) 2 John Terberg (Maple Valley) 2 Ted Greenfield (Hastings) 2 HUSHING Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 59-395 David Overbeek I Delton) 76-394 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 48-343 Jake Schrock (Lakewood) 97-324 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 50-300 Aaron Lalone (Middleville) 41-300 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 42-264 Zia Shook (Middleville) 49-264 Yon Bucher (Middleville) 59-245 Matt Vipond (Lakewood) 55-237 J. T. Charron (Delton) 44-216 Jell Rhoades (Maple Valley) 25-197 Adam Schantz (Hastings)4^-{68 *M1ke VWaNMBST Dan Slaughter (Hastings) 35-121 Andy Hoort (Lakewood) 30-107 Andy Ewing (Maple Valley) 12-86 Derek Coppess (Lakewood) 14-86 David Wilson (Hastings) 35-65 PASSING Jake Schrock (Lakewood) 21-58-316 J.T. Charron (Delton) 11-24-226 Dave Wilson (Hastings) 13-38-122 Yon Bucher (Middleville) 713-100 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 2-2-47 Derek Coppess (Lakewood) 2-3-47 Tim Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 1-5-28 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, look to be keep things going this Friday against the Redskins in Paw Paw. Delton-Kellogg ousted the Wildcats by scoring six points in the second quarter, eight in the third and six in the fourth quarter. In the second. Mike LaFountain caueht Teams look to regroup; keep on track in Week 6 Can it really be the sixth week of the prep football season already? It seems like the campaign just began, but we arc nearly two-thirds through it. I guess this is just another example of what old age does to your thinking. Last week lhe games were played on both Friday and Saturday because of the stormy weather that hit the Barry County area. This week that tradition continues as the Middleville Trojans head to the road looking for a big win. Last week, we were right on three games and wrong on two others. That puts the season mark at 16-7. As do our area football teams, we continue to look for improvement. This week there is one area school. Lakewood, that is celebrating a homecoming. Let's get on with it, here arc the picks for Week 6: Hastings (3-2, 1-2) at Zeeland Anybody who attended last Saturday's Saxon 14-7 thriller realize that this team knows how to face adversity and overcome it. Big plays by Joey Keller and Adam Schantz helped the team to earn its first victory for 2000 in the White. This week it's the Chix on the road and again the challenge is huge. For a Hastings win, the offense must get it going earlier, the defense must continue to hold its ground. Zac Fulmer must be prepared to boot one if needed and coach Jeff Simpson must continue to motivate the players in the way that only he can. The Saxons can't be happy with a big win over Forest Hills Central, now they must go to the next level. Prediction: Saxons 24, Chix 14 Delton-Kellogg (4-1, 3-0) at Paw Paw (0-5, 0-3) IJon't let the 0-5 record fooj ya, the MMBhs are caplWBf suipiIjfl^jMHF* Toes. In the words of coach Rob Heethuis, they run a lot of formations and often find themselves ir. wide open contests. Not only are they capable of putting up big numbers, they also have some famous alums who can cheer them on. such sis my mother, Lujean Smith. StiK, the Panthers are hot and aren't expecting to trip against Paw Paw. Coach Heethuis can expect some more good sips of coffee come Saturday morning, even if he is a Chippewa. Prediction: Panthers 28, Redskins 12 Charlotte (5-0, 4-0) at Lakewood (1-4, 1-3) The Orioles remain undefeated after a 35-6 win over Jackson Northwest. Coach Bill Love (well maybe he's not a coach, hut he should be one) continues to give me the reports on Brian Lautzcnheiscr's running and the Orioles' success. I do believe that Brian Lautzenhuiscr's running would be best at Western Michigan University, but that's just a thought. This week our crystal ball is predicting a major upset, probably bigger than Northwestern's triumph over Wisconsin. What the biJi is telling us is that the Vikings will use a conservative approach on offense and a gutsy scheme on defense to knock off Charlotte. Remember, this crystal ball should never be used for gambling purposes. Prediction: Vikings 14, Orioles 10 FUMBLE RECOVERIES Billy Ferris (Delton) 5 Nathan Rounds (Hastings) 3 Jeremy Chavis (Middleville) 2 Travis Kersjes (Maple Valley) 2 For competition information, call Monte Munjoy at (616) 795-5400, ext. 4663. Entry forms are available at all Thornapple-Kellogg Schools. The NFL Gatorade Punt, Pass & Kick competition allows youngsters to showcase their talents in punting, passing and place kicking with scores based on distance and accuracy. Age classification is as of Dec. 31 of the current year. NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of Rutland Charter amended SECTION ■ AND SECTION IV OF ORDINANCE NO. 36. at its meeting held on Auguat 14. 2000. The Township Board of Rutland Charter adopted Ordinance No. 36 with the amendments at its meeting held on September 13. 2000. Said Ordinance to become effective on the date of Rs publication. Ordinance No. 36 appears below, as amended. Interested persons may secure copies of said Ordinance at the Rutland Charter Township Han. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan. between the hours of 9:00 a m. and 3:00 p.m, Mondays and Thursdays. , BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ADOPTED: JUNE 10,1992 AMENDED: AUGUST 14, 2000 EFFECTIVE: IMMEDIATELY UPON PUBLICATION PENSION PLAN An Ordinance to create and establish an Annuity or Pension Plan for the Officers and Employees of Rutland Charter Township and to authorize the Township Supervisor and the Township Clerk to contract, in the name of the Township, for such plan; to define those dass­ - «s of OJfictrs-.^nd Employees who shall be covered by such Annuity or Pension Plan; to set forth the respective per centum shares which Rutland Charter Township and the Officers and Employees shall contribute to the premium or charges arising under such Annuity or Pension Contract and to further provide for the deduction of contributions from Officers' and Employees' compensation: to establish the time at which existing and future employees shall become eli­ gible for such plan and to further establish the normal retirement date tor all employees', to pro­ vide a method tor non-coverage of an Officer or Employee of the Annuity or Pension Plan; to set forth a date wherein each person covered under the Annuity or Pension Plan shall have a vested right or interest in such plan; to ratify and confirm the validity of any Annuity or Pension Plan in existence on the effective date of this Ordinancerand to repeal afi Ordinances or parts of Ordinances m conflict herewith. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I This Ordinance shall be known and cited as the 'Rutland Charter Township Pension Plan Ordinance.’ SECTION II Pursuant to Public Act 27 of 1960. as amended. Rutland Charter Township hereby creates and establishes an Annuity or Pension Plan and program tor the pensioning of Rs Officers and Employees and for such purposes. Also hereby authorizes the Township Supervisor and the Township Cleric to contract, in the name of the Township Board, with any company authorized to transact such business within the State of Michigan for Annuities or Pensions. SECTION III The Annuity or Pension Plans created, established and contracted tor under this Ordinance shall cover each person within the following ciasses of Officers and Employees: - All members of the Township Board. - All Township Employees who are employed for more than thirty (30) hours per week. TACKLES Chris Ripley (Maple Valley) 2 J.T. Charron (Delton) 2 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 2 Chad Barager (Middleville) 2 Joey Keller (Hastings) 2 Young pro football fans will have lhe opportunity to exhibit their football skills when the Thornapple-Kellogg Schools host an NFL Gatorade Punt, Pass & Kick competition Saturday, Sept. 30. The competition is free and open to boys and girls ages 8-15. It will be held 3 p.m. with registration starting at 2 p.m. at Bob White Stadium in Middleville. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 36 Saginaw Buena Vista at Maple Valley (5-0. 4-0) The Lions have the inside track to win another SMAA championship, but this week they take some time off league play to face a formidable foe in Saginaw Buena Vista. The Knights are a good team, but the Valley boys are hdy^State-ranketf and only appear to be picking tip steam. We turn this prediction over to our guest predictor Jeremy Mix: Buena Vista plays a schedule most teams would be absolutely terrified of. Not too many teams can come to Nashville and leave a winner. Maple Valley has not lost yet this season and has held four opponents scoreless. The key to this game is turnovers and special teams, which are things the Lions excel at, and defense. Prediction: Lions 14, Knights 13 RECEIVING INTERCEPTIONS The two teams began lhe game Friday, but had to delay the contest because of stormy, lightning conditions throughout the Barry County area. There was 9:06 remaining in the second quarter, when the action resumed Saturday. Delton-Kellogg's defense stopped Mattawan twice from inside the 10-yardlinc to open Saturday, giving them the motivation they needed to collect a key triumph. Running the ball, the Panthers managed 292 yards in a "pretty wide open" league battle. Overbeek collected 97 vards of that 292 total on 23 carries. Heethuis* squad also displayed some "nice play action (and) Mattawan wasn't ready for it." Jeff DcGoede led the Panthers in tackles with 13. T-K Schools host Punt, Pass & Kick Middleville (3-2, 2-1) at Gladstone (4-1) This is what you call a long road trip. The game was arranged when Spring Lake dropped out of O-K Blue football. Coach Tim Penfield is hoping for a breakout performance from his Trojans after his team suffered a 31-0 loss to Byron Center a week ago. Two hundred yards of penalties did not help their cause. Gladstone is having a great year with its only loss to perennial football power Menominee. A win for the Trojans will not come easily. Prediction: Trojans 30, Braves 14 Jeff Ellenbaas (Lakewood) 9-181 Rod Reynolds (Delton) 8-92 Derek Coppess (Latewood) 3-77 Mike LaFountain (Delton) 1-72 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 2-51 David Overbeek (Delton)m 1-48 Harrison King (Lakewood) 4-47 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 2-46 Joey Keller (Hastings) 4-39 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 3-32 Joe Shaffer (Hastings) 2-30 Aaron Lalone (Middleville) 2-30 Brandon Hopkins (Maple Valley) 1-28 Jerald Jones (Lakewood) 3-25 Matt Vipond (Lakewood) 2-24 Dan Slaughter (Hastings) 69 Joey Keller (Hastings) 66 Jeff DeGoede (Delton) 52 Nick Erridge (Delton) 48 Nathan Rounds (Hastings) 47 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 46 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 42 Jett Rhoades (Maple Valley) 40 Matt Erb (Middleville) 40 Billy Ferris (Delton) 38 Rod Reynolds (Delton) 33 Jon Heethuis (Delton) 29 Brett Vernon (Middleville) 26 Curt Postema (Middleville) 25 Jeff Jones (Maple Valley) 23 Eric Smith (Maple Valley) 21 Jeremy Wiser (Maple Valley) 20 Travis Kersjes (Maple Valley) 19 Eric Goris (Maple Valley) 16 Tom Patrick (Maple Valley) 15 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 15 Chris Ripley (Maple Valley) 13 a 72-yard pass from quarterback J.T. Charron to pul the Panthers ahead 6-0 at the half. With 4:32 remaining in the third quarter, runningback David Overbeek sprinted four yards into pay dirt. LaFountain's extra point made it a 14-6 ball game. Charron again figured in the scoring at 7:52 of the fourth quarter on a 1-yard run. That score put Delton-Kellogg up 20-6. Mattawan tallied a touchdown on a 3jard run at 3:39. but the Panthers held on for the victory. "What a game! Everybody rose to the occasion.” Delton-Kellogg coach Rob Heethuis said. "The offensive line was tremendous and wc made some big plays offensively. I think the delay helped us as we were able to make adjustments." Middleville's Aaron Lalone (27) meets a Byron Center defender head on in the seam during last Saturday's homecoming contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) CITY OF HASTINGS RESIDENTS! Do you need assistance raking your leaves for fall clean-up SECTION IV Rutland Charter Township shall annually contribute 100% per centum of that portion of the p, emium or charges arising under such Annuity or Pension Contract for each person within the class of Officers and Employees enumerated on SECTION 111 hereof. Such contributions shall be secured from the General Fund of the Township Each person within such class of Officers and Employees shall be responsible tor the remaindji of the premium or charges. Each Officer or Employee who is employed on the elective date of the Annuity or Pension Plan shall be eligible for coverage on that day provided he or she then meets the following requirement: - His or her age (nearest birthday) is at least 18 years old. - Otherwise to be eligible on the first policy anniversary on which he or she meets the require­ ment. - Every Officer or Employee who becomes subsequently employed shall be efigfote on the first policy anniversary on which he or she meets the following requirement: - His or her age (nearest birthday) is as least 18 years old. For purposes of determining when an Officer or Employee is eligible tor Normal Retirement under the Plan. Normal Retirement age is 65 (not earlier than 55 nor later than 65) or, if later, completion of 10 (not more than 10) years participation in the plan. For purposes of determining when an Officer or Employee is eligible for Early Retirement under the Plan, early retirement is permitted at any time after attainment of age 55 (not earli­ er than 55) Any person desiring not to be so covered under the Plan, shall give written notice to the Township Clerk that he or she desires not be covered, and if the notice »s received before the person has become covered under the contract, he or she shall not be covered thereunder. If the notice is received after the individual has become covered, his coverage under the con­ tract shall cease as provided tor in the contract. beginning the week of November 13,2000? The 8th grade class of Hastings Middle School has generously volunteered to aid those Hastings residents who are unable to rake and bag their leaves in preparation for this year's Fall Clean-up. • You must be a resident of Hastings uhc is unable to rake and bag the leaves fron: y: r SECTION V Each person so covered under the Annuity or Pension Plan shall have a vested right or inter­ est in sucn plan, with the following requirements: - Elected Officials: zero (0) months from the date the plan becomes effective tor such person. - Township Employees: twelve (12) months from the date the plan becomes effective tor such person. Hastings yard • If you have a rake or rakes available which the students could use for your ’awn. please let Shirley know when you sign up to have your lawn raked SECTION VI Rutland Charier Township hereby ratifies and confirms the validity of any Annuity or Pension Plan in existendb on the effective date of the Ordinance. • Limited to residential lawns only—the students are only able to rake up to 1/2 acre ot lawn immediately adjacent to your home • Leaves will be raked on Tuesday. October 31. 2000. ’ In case of inclement weather, the date will be November 6. 2000. or November 7. 2000 • Leaves will be raked by students between 10:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. ’ You must call Hastings City Hall and register no later than Friday. October 20. 2000. 5 00 p m and ask for Shirley at 616-945-2468 Limited to the first 100 residents who request the service SECTION VII This Ordinance shall take effect on the data of its publication. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 �Ptgt 12 - Th* Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 28 2000 Hastings Saxons score overtime victory versus Wildcats Hastings varsity soccer coach Dennis Argetsinger said that his team "needed a win" and felt that they had to "keep the intensity" going if they were to accomplish that feat. The Saxons not only kept their intensity going throughout regulation play Tuesday at home against league foe Grand Rapids Northview, but they continued that winning trend into an overtime session. A few minutes into the overtime, Constantine Hubrick blasted a shot past the Northview goalkeeper, giving Hastings a jubilant 2-1 triumph. Hubrick, a foreign exchange student from Germany, had no problems describing his game-winner. "I got the ball and got by one defender," Hubrick explained. "Then 1 just shot it; I saw that the right side of the goal was open." Hubrick was more pleased that his team was able to net an important O-K White win than he was with the fact that he scored the goal. "We just wanted to win," Hubrick said. "It was a good game; we're just lucky that we won." Argetsinger said he felt his team's success had a lot to do with the commitment they displayed out on the field. "I just wanted them to keep the intensity which they did very well," Argetsinger said. "This was probably our best intensity game... You had to see it to believe it." Argetsinger called Kubrick's goal a "sweet shot." Kubrick's Saxon teammate. Matt Gergen sent the game into overtime with a goal that came with just 44 seconds remaining in regulation. Northview took the lead with 2:41 to play in the second half on a goal by Nick Detacher. Detacher caught Hastings goalkeeper Mike Hamp a little off guard and booted his shot into the far right from Meo 13 Matt Gergen (22) boots one as Ben Jacobs (21) stands ready on defense. For the third place Lady Vikings, Stacey Carpenter was fifth in 21:05, Christy Barcroft 17th in 24:23, Jessica Possehn 18th in 24:26, Beth Ludema 19th in 24:54, Rhiana Stalter 20th in 25:16, Andrea Stahl 28th in 28:27, Kari comer, similar to the goal that Gcrpcn would tally two minutes later. The two teams battled fiercely throughout the contest and after two Hastings' varsity travels to Lowell today (Thursday, Sept. 28) and .hen returns home next Tuesday (Oct. 3) to tangle with Hudsonville. HBMMMMMBMHMttHMH Koehn 35th in 31:05 and Silvia Bommann 36th in 31:06. Grand Rapids Baptist finished fourth in the girls event with 95 points and Belding was fifth with 114 points. BOWLINC SCORES Saxon Jake Heuss sprints past the Wildcat defense during Tuesday's game. Jon Erickson and Ron Gale motor down the hill for the Panther boys' team. On YMCA Night, the veteran soccer Saxons had many young tans on hand. — Thursday Angels Cedar Creek Groc. 14-2; Coleman Angency-Hastings 11-5; Hastings Bowl 10­ 6; Richie^ Kofiee Shop 10-6; Pct World 10­ 6; Mill^ Landing 8-8; Farmers Ins. 7-5; True Value Hardware 6-10; Miller Excavat­ ing 6-10; Team #3 4-12; B & R Testing 3-9; Shamrock Tavern 3-13. High Games and Series - L. Miller 235; D. B animus 235-503; L. Perry 150; E. Hammontrec 197-535; T. Pennington 182­ 524; S Reid 174; L. Apsey 196-535; L. Kendall 173; B. Collier 160; A. Smith 171; C. Burpee 167; J. Conger 188; S. Varney 171; J. vamey 182; D. Curtis 147; C. Nichols 191 ;T. Cross 192; B Hayes 163; C. Boster 132; C. Gates 132; S. Snider 169; S. Piper 170; C. Groff 152; T. Loftus 189; G. Potter 157; T. Phenix 157; K. Ward 123; C. McGinn 151. Sunday Night Mixed Lucky Strikes 11; Friends 9; Happy Hookers 9; Thunder Alley 8; 4 Horsemen 8; Tom’s Market 7; Not Rock Bottom 7; Matrix 7; All 4 Fun 7; Red Dog 5; Thee Froggers 5; Flambays 5; Team 4 5; Side Kicks 3; Sunday Snoozers 1; Double K's 0. Womens High Games and Series - L. Falconer 247-553; D. Krallman 187-547; V. McCleod 172-472; E. Hammontrec 178; B. Hammond 167; A. Churchill 167; K. KvHbm&J6I: S. Prtbrnn 142;C Buck­ Mens High Games and Series - E. Bchmdt 201-534; M. Cross 201-509; C. Shook 192-506; B. Womer 156-422; R. KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Secretary, Athletics and Math, Science, Physical Education and Wellness Department. Fan and spring semester hours are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. beginning approximately one week prior to return of faculty in August and Monday through Friday. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. beginning the first working day after Memorial Day through mid August. $11.21 hourly. Visit our web site for information regarding job duties, requirements and benefits at www.keltogg.cc.mi.us/adminserv Cover letter addressing qualitications and detailed r6sum6 must be received in the Administrative Services Dept, by 4:00 p.m. on 10/06/00— Administrative Services Job NB33n, Kellogg Community College, 450 North Avenue. Battle Creek. Ml 49017-3397. Materials may be mailed, faxed (616 962-4290) or emailed (admservOkaltogg.cc.mi.us). AA/EOE 1 HOUR PHOTO PROCESSING ADVANCED COMMERCIAL PRINTERS, located in downtown Hastings will be moving to it's new location just north of Hastings on M-43 next to J-Ad Graphics i production facility at 1351 N. Broadway I in the BARN! Try our new advanced photo processing system using the latest in d^ttal technology providing you with die highest quality reproduction possible. 4 *$b*^*^*^* * **\ Would the lady who gote?. •A 'Buster' in the parking lot of the dog pound y please call after 4 pan, 945-2051. We don't want him back we just want to say 2*** goodbye to him. <•. HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP We process 35mm Advanced Photo System and 120 film on site. QUALITY CAR CLEANING DE-TARING , WASHING , WAXING , BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER 4 POLYMER SEALANT, Our Grand Opening Specials! Recreation Bowling League After three weeks the standings of Recre­ ation Bowling League arc: The Krunchcrs 12; Hastings Bowl 9; Tom’s Market and Kevin \ Kronies 6 and Freeport Elevator 3 points. Good Games and Scries were: K. Wanland 210-562; M. Martin 514; S. Anger 206-243-561; G. Mesecar 229-563; C. Purdum 527; B. Hammond 510; T. Burch 203; B. Hammond 503; T. Gray 255-623 and D. Lambert 262-217-205-684. Senior Citizen's Bowling Friend 10-2; #1 Senior 9-3; Hall’s 7-5; Pin Pals 7-5; M-M* 7-5; Wieland 7-5; Girrbach’s 6-6; Jesiek 6-6; Butterfingers 6-6; Nash 6-6; Woodmansee 5-7; King Pins 5-7; Kuempcl 5-7; Schlachter 5-7; Lcthcoe 3-9; Peg Legs 2-10. Womens High Games - M. Matson 157; C. Bonnems 156*. D. GreonfieH 165; N. Bechtel 177; H. Service 160; F. Ginbach 195; Y. Markley 160; R. Murphy 156. Womens High Series - H. Service 458; F. Ginbach 530. Men’s High Games - D. Stuart 213; W. Woodmansee 175; B. Ackers 218; D. Hall 159; W. Birman 193; G. Waggoner 157; D. Edwards 195; R. Bonncma 159; B. Terry 204; J. Morgan 158; R. Schlachter 202. Men’s High Series - D. Stuart 505; W Woodmansee 481; B. Ackers 570; D. Hall 451; W. Birman 523; D. Edwards 565; B. Terry 532; R. Schlachter 458. Wednesday P.M. R.R St. Mill 7-5; Nash “5" Plus 7-5; Mace’s Ph. 7-5; Nash Chiro 7-5; Girrbach’s 7-5; Sceber's 7-5; Hair Care 6-6; Misfits 5­ 7; Eye & Ent 4-8. High Games and Series - L. Elliston 236-543; T. Christopher 197-523; G. Otis 184-501; M. Garber 202-469; J Decker 188-483; R. Murphy 180-421: S. Drake 178-430; J. Doster 148-397; R. Kuempcl 180-447; S. Pennington 170; L. Bahs 189. Friday Night Mixed No Name Yet 10-2; Cook Jackson 10-2; We Don't Care 10-2; Who* Up? 9-2; All But One 7-5; Bad Habit II 7-5; Piece of Cake 6-6; Rocky Four 6-6; Ten Pins 6-6; Rainbow Warriors 6-6; One Oldc One 5-7; B&W 5-7; Mercy 5-7; Viatcc 4-8; Late Comers 4-8; Head's Out 3-9; Brushworks 2-10. Ladies Good Games and Series - K. Becker 178; S. Keeler 194; S. VanDcnburg 246-575; L. Lawson 170-485; O. Gillons 168; L. Gray 135; G. Cochran 140; D Pen­ nington I59;T. Pennington 221-555; G. Mcancy 163; P. Miles 130; B. Wilson 146; T. Dull 144; M Scars 192-448; P. Ramey 192-478. Mens Good Games and Series - J. Smith 186; M. Keeler 202-570, B. Keeler 220-553; R. Fay 210-561; C. Gray 175; B. Ruthru fl 200-548; R. Roush 202-557; B. Ripley 237-596; D. Service 194-490; B. West 205; W Brodock 191; M. Martin 225­ Thursday Mixed Just Us 12-4; Hastings Bowl 11-5; King Pins 11-5; Who’s Up 10-6; Oops 10-6; Daiscd and Confuzed 9-7. Brown and Sons 6-10; The Heavy Sets 6-10; The Andersons 6-10; The Red Eyes 5-11; Team 11 5-7; Bye C° 1351 N. Broadway / M-43 (616) 945-9150 Bozc 149-408; G. Snyder 191; N. Mead 172. Bowlereties Carlton Center Bulldozing 7-1; Hamilton Excavating 7-1; Hecker Agency 6.5-1.5; Railroad Street Mill 2-6; Kent Oil Co. 1-7; Bennett Industries .5-7.5. Good Games and Series - J. Minelstacdt 157-440; S. Drake 159-438; J. Leo 166­ 407; G. Potter 16-452; C Hurless 168-472; H. Cocncn 184-498 648. ----------------------------- I Hour or Next Day Processing ----------------------- IVdtc/i for halves the score was knotted. 1-1. Hastings ended the game with 17 shots on goal to the Wildcats' 14. Hamp and Kyle Bellgraph shared time in the Saxon goal with Bcllgraph handling the duty during the first half. Hastings early in the game lost one of its stars to a head-on collision. Captain Isaac Weeks was forced to leave the game after knocking heads with a Wildcat opponent, but in his absence Mike Nitz stepped in and played well on the defense. "lhe defense just played super hard and Mike Nitz did a nice job for Isaac." Argetsinger said. Argetsinger said his team has made some changes to its lineup and altered things a bit during the final minutes of Tuesday’s win. He said those changes "helped a little" in the final outcome. VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO, MOTOR CLEANING. COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc. 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E.W. BUSS 616 / 945-5607 0-12. Men's Good Games and Series - D. J. James 207-551; J. Hansen 199-547; B. Kir­ by 204-541; C. Leonard 169-445; C. Van­ Houten 210; D Lambert 190; M. Anderson 134; T. Osborne 132. Women’s Good Games and Series - F. Ruthruff 188-495; M. Hodges 176-477; L. Miller 177-426; V. Brown 143-402; C. Ser­ vice 141-388; R. Brown 147-385; H. Ser­ vice 164; S. Lambert 161; J. Rablcy 147; B. Anderson 117; B. Hard 86. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 28. 2000 - Page 13 Ugly win is still a win Adult Coed Volleyball - Middleville Coed volleyball is being offered for adults at McFall Elementary Gym in Middlc-villc. A registration meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. at McFall gym. A captain for each team is required al the registration meeting. The roster and team registration fee of $50 is due on Oct. 10. League play will be on Tuesday evenings starting Oct. 17 and continue into December. Contact Lyndy at the YMCA. 945-4574, or coordinators, Kone Wheeler and Julie VanElst. for further information. Tall Football Tail Football is being offered for 3rd through 6th grade players. High school coaches and players will offer instruction at the upper practice Held al Hastings High School. Prc-registration is required by Sept. 20 along with the fee of $15 (includes tshirt). The National Football League subsi­ dizes this program. Five weeks of play will be on Saturdays starting Sept. 23. Times are: third and fourth grade, 9-10 a.m.; 5th and 6th grade, 10:10-11:10 a.m. A 31-16 second half helped Hastings to post a 48-38 home win over Forest Hills Central Sept. 21 in league action. The Lady Saxons were able to get many steals and baskets from its aggressive press, according to coach Steve Laubaugh. "Once again, we started slowly and allowed a team to gain confidence." Laubaugh said. "We could have played better, but an ugly win is a win. We'll take as many of those as we can get." Liz Nida led Hastings with 12 points. Katie Noteboom and Niki Noleboom both added 8 points. "Winning close games helps your team a ton," Laubaugh said. The luidy Saxons (3-5 overall and 2-2 in the O-K White) lost to Zeeland 57-26 Tuesday on the road. The Lady Saxons played a good first half, getting many great looks, but had their troubles getting lhe ball to drop. At half Hastings trailed 22-10. Zeeland led 13-8 after one quarter and 40-19 after three quarters. Katie Noteboom led Hastings with 11 points and Niki Noteboom added 8 points. Zeeland improved to 8-0 with the win (4-0 in lhe league) and arc an honorable mention in the Class A standings. Freshmen... Forest Hills won 58-19. Top scorers for Hastings were Nikki King and Julie Cole with 4 points. The freshmen lost to Zeeland. Scorers for the Lady Saxons were Carman DesVoignes. Jami Shilling, ERin Hemerling, Danielle Hays and Nikki King. Junior Varsity... Hastings' JV squad was defeated by Forest Hills Central 51-32. Amber Thomas had 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Lady Saxons. WIN... Continued on page 15 Floor Hockey Hastings Site (6th-8th grade players): Mondays Sept. I8-Oct. 30) at Northcstcm School is the place to be for 6th 8th grade players. Intramural games will be played from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The $15 fee includes a floor hockey shirt. Prc-registration is required by Sept. 18. Players bringing their own sticks mut wrap the blades with white tape to prevent floor marks. Lakewood: (K-5th grade players). West Elementary is the site of hockey fun on Sat­ urdays starting Oct. 28 through Dec. 16 (no meeting on Nov. 25) with the following times: K-lst grade, 9-9:55 a.m.; 2nd and 3rd, 10-10:55 a.m.; 4th and 5th grade, 11­ 11:55 a.m. Prc-registration and the $15 fee are due by Monday, Oct. 16th. Basketball Instructional Clinics The YMCA is offering three sites in Hastings for youth basketball. Play will be on Saturdays starting Nov. 4 and ending Dec. 16 (no Nov. 25). Boys and girls should wear play clothes and gym shoes. Basket­ ball T-shirts arc included with the registra­ tion fee. Central Elementary Coed - 4 yrs. old, 8:45-9:30 a m.; DK/Kdg., 9:45-10:30 a.m.; 1st grade, 10:45-11:45 a.m.; 2nd grade, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Instructor: Rob Longstreet. Fee $25 for 3rd-6th grade. Hastings High School Boys - 3rd-4th grade.'ft!3^KX'BJn.; ^h-6th. Hh30-noon ’ Instructor Don Schils, Boys Varsity Coach. Fee $20 4 yr. olds-2nd grade. Star School Girls - 3rd-4th grade. 8:30­ 10 a.m.; 5th-6th grade, I0:30-noon. Instruc-tor Steve Laubaugh, Girls Varsity Coach. Fee $25 for 3rd-6th grade. Registration for teams outside of the Hastings School district Register as a team. The teams would pro­ vide their own practice and home game sites, and team uniforms. Team registration deadline is Friday. Oct. 20 along with the team fee of $50. Contact Dave Storms or Lyndy Bolthousc at the YMCA. Contact lhe YMCA office. 945-4574. for further information and registration forms. YMCA Adult Women's Volleyball Fall League Standings A League Bob’s Gun and Tackle............................ 6-0 Dig It........................................................ 3-0 ICS ...........................................................2-4 Lefanty Insurance.................................... 1-2 Goodenough Goodies............................ 9-6 B League Cascade Home Improvement .............. 6-0 Ranger Die inc..........................................6-0 V-Tec........................................................ 4-2 Viatec........................................................ 3.3 Ray James Electromechanical...............3-3 The Other Body Shop .......................... 2-4 Viking ......................................................0.3 Culligan Water Conditioning .............. 0-6 Backe Construction ...............................0-3 YMCA of Barry County Coed Softball Madd Dawgs Blarney Slone................. 5-0 Hasting Mfg.............................................. 3.3 Law and Disorder................................... 2-2 FlexfabA................................................. 2-3 Blarney Stone.......................................... 2-3 Sparks scooter shack ............................ 2-4 FlcxfabB..................................................|-2 It was a super week for Lakewood High School boys' cross country. The Viking won at DeWitt Sept. 16 and then followed that stellar performance by taking top honors al its own invitational last Thursday (Sept. 21). an event that consisted of six schools including Delton-Kellogg. At the Lakewood Invitational, the Viking boys managed a first place score of 42. For the winning Vikings, Travis Williams was third in 17:19, Richard Gretsky fourth in 17:49, Dan Morris I Oth in 18:11, Phil Plowman 12th in 18:27. Dave Stuart 13th in 18:33. Jeremy Dow 15th in 18:44. Chad Possehn 20th in 19:11, Justin Yager 21st in 19:13, Brandon Carpenter 24th in 19:13, Tony Galaviz 35th in 20:26, Aaron Stahl 42nd in 21:02, Ben Lyke 51st in 21:58 and Ryan Heller 70th. Delton-Kellogg's boys took third with 82 points. Kyle Williams finished second overall in 17:19. Billy Roberts eighth in 18:06, Jon Erickson 25th in 19:30, Ron Gale 26th in 19:31, Matt Danneffel 29th in 19:39, Evan Williams 30th in 19:54, Barry Cooper 40th in 20:50 and Jad Freeland 50th in 21:49. Lansing Eastern's boys were second with 72, Belding fourth with 104, Grand Rapids Baptist fifth with 108 and Saranac sixth with 112. Lansing Eastern won the girts event, but Delton-Kellogg finished a close second with 41 points. Sarah Gray, along with teammates Jessica Kellogg and Tasha Tamminga, made the Top 10 of the girts event. For the Lady Panthers, Jessica Kellogg was third in 21:02, Tasha Tamminga seventh in 22:16. Sarah Gray eighth in 22:40, Monique Hoyle 11th in 23:39. Katie Parmenteer 12th in 23:59. Hannah Slater 22nd in 25:42 and Corey Searles 33rd in 29:47. The Delton Panthers prepare for the start of the race last Thursday at Lakewood. Basketball Spirit League The YMCA Basketball Spirit League offers players a competitive team experi­ ence with practices and games. This pro­ gram does require travel to away games. A Barry County league is also being devel­ oped for interested teams. The program is open to boys and girts. Practices start Oct. 23 and the season continues into late Febru­ ary. Registration for players within Hastings School district All players must attend team formation at Star school Gym as follows: Monday. Oct. 16 - 5:30-7, Giris 3rd and 4th grade; 7-8:30. Boy's 3rd and 4th grade. Tuesday, Oct. 17 - 5:30-7, Girls Sth and 6th grade;7-8:3O, Boys 5th and 6th grade. Thursday. Oct. 19 - 5:30-7 Giris 7th and 8th grade; 7-8:30, Boys 7lh and 8th grade. The registration form and fee of $75 arc due Oct. II. The fee also includes uni­ forms. Vikings and Panthers run toward front at invitationals Lakewood's Audra Love (24) pulls up inside to take a jumper during Tuesday's game with Okemos. (Photo by Perry Hardin) KCC runs record to 7-0 KCC (7-0) had 26 shots to Ancilla's one. The shutout was the Bruins' fourth in seven games. KCC has out-scored its opponents 24-6 during lhe 2000 season. Norris scored two goals and Fortier one in a 5-2 triumph over Lansing Community College Sept. 20 in Lansing. The two former Saxon stars also added assists. Goalkeeper Dan Deming earned the shutout and his former Hastings' teammates Curt Norris and Sean Fortier both added assists as Kellogg Community College beat Ancilla Community College 5-0 in college soccer Saturday at KCC. Norris actually assisted on two of the scores, while Fortier had one assist. Deming played all 90 minutes in goal making one save. Roscoe sprints with success In his first year racing Sprints, Nashville's Barry Roscoe fared quite well. He finished sixth in the point standings at 1-96 and was second in one the feature events. He said the biggest challenges were that Sprints is a different form of driving (bigger horse power) and having the confidence to realize he couM go out there and compete with the best at the Lake Odessa track. In total, Roscoe said he has been racing cars since 1984. Roscoe thanks his sponsors Choice Concrete out of Grand Rapids. Nothing But Truck in Hastings. Bernie Woodmansee Saw Mill in Hastings, NAPA in Hastings, the Thornapple Trading Post in Hastings, the Yard Bam in Bedford and Second Hand City out of Battle Creek. Roscoe's crew included owner Jim Hummell, Joe Hummell, Allen Childress, Steve Shoup. Leroy Hayes and Deb Hummell. The CITY OF HASTINGS Department of Public Services will not be picking up any compostable materials during the month of October. Our compostable dumpster behind the City Maintenance Garage will be there for your use yet during the months of October and November. The Fall Leaf Pick Up Program is scheduled to begin the week of November 13, 2000. We ask that you not place any materials at the curb until late October to help keep our streets safe and attractive. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condrtions of a mortgage made by Paul D Boysen and Peggy A Boysen husband and wife (original mortgagors) to G.E. Capital Mortgage Services. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated March 27.1098. and recorded on April 3.1998 in Uber Document 1009914, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-ONE AND 08/100 doUars ($103.841.08). including merest at 8.850% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1XX) p.m., on November 2,2000. Said premises are situated in ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: All that certain parcel of land situated in the Township of Orangeville, being known as Lot 44, Crystal Lake Estates, recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, on page 72. Barry County Records The redemption period Shan be 6 month (s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241 a m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 21.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fie 4200021291 Dofphns (10/19) CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE HYDRANT FLUSHING NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED To the owner or owners of any and ail interests in or Hens upon the land described: TAKE NOTICE: Sale was lawfuty made of the following descrDed land, and that undersigned has title to the laud for unpaid taxes on that land under tax deed or deeds issued for the land. You are entitled to a reconveyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of this notice upon payment to the treasurer of the county in which the land is situated, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50 percent in addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the service and/or cost of publication of the notice. The ser­ vice or publication costs shall be the same as if for personal service of a summons upon com­ mencement of an action without additional cost or charge. If payment as described in this notice is not made, the undersigned will institute proceed­ ing for possession of the land Description of the land: Parcel II. COM N 1/4 PST. SEC 28-3-7 TH SWLY ALCEN HWY 100 FT POBTH SWLY AL HWY 100 FT TH S PAR 1/4 U 115.5 FT. TO RIV THE ELY 100 FT TH N 148.5 FTPOB. Amount Paid: $49.94 Deed 4:150 Amount Due: $74.91 PLUS SHERIFF AND PUBLICATION FEES. Tax for the Year 1996 (Signed) William D. Warren 161 Trails End Detton, Ml 49046 To: Ruth Ann Fig, Spouse of Ruth Ann Fig. Ruth Brann. Spouse of Ruth Brann. Donna R. Gardener. Spouse of Donna R. Gardner. James H. Gardner. Spouse of James H. Gardner, unknown, unascertained, undetermined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and assigns, including those who are legally incompetent to act on their own behalf, said individuals being persons indi­ cated to have some interest in the land above described according to Barry records. This is an unimproved parcel. (10/12) HASTINGS ty - We Open Doors - Office-. (616) 948-2020 Notice is hereby given the City of Hastings Department of Public Services will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the City on: Tuesday and Wednesday, October 10th and 11th, 2000. Hydrant flushing may cause a slight loss of water pressure and some water discoloration. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk EXECUTIVE HOME ON INDIAN HILLS DRIVE adjoining the Country Club at Tee 6 Brick exterior and full walk-out. Inside you'll find spacious 3+ bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 fireplaces and more. Finished living area of 3200 ft. For more information call Linda 948-8667. �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 28. 2000 Star Elementary holds annual pet show Thor, a grey wolf/malamute mix, serves as a convenient pillow for Phillip Lipp. Thor belongs to third grader Andy Washbum. It was time once again Thursday morning for Star thirdgraders to show off their pets during the school's annual pet show, organized by third grade teachers Jennifer Kensington and Diana Johnston as a culmination of students' studies ol pets. About 38 animals, stuffed and live, were brought in for viewing by the student body. Shown here is Lindsey Melnke with her toy fox terrier, Daisy. Jacob Bailey is shown with his California white bunnies. Joseph Smith is pictured with his kitten, Peaceame. 7955 Byron Center Ave., SW, 616-878-4620 Gracious assisted living Sure Iswued Hone for itic Afed NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CONTROL OF AQUATIC WEEDS IN ALGONQUIN LAKE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MKHNAN Paul Guenther and dad Jeff Guenther are pictured with AQUATIC WEED CONTROL Paul's chow, Jet. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, fitiCHL QAN. ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE tint toti Township Board ot Holland Daniel Soghomonian brought a tree frog. Charter Township wS conduct a puMc hearing al the Township Hal at 2461 Heat, Road on October 3.2000. el 7.00 o'clock p m. to consider a proposed Special Assessment Rd prepared by the Township Supervisor pursuant to tie direction ot tie Township Board concerning tie Aquatic Weed Control Special Exclusive Agent Allstate Insurance Company lowing: land and premises fronting and access to Algonqrsn Lake In Land Sections 1. 2. 3 and 12 as listed on Schedde A. 136 E. State Street /instate Cal! Us at... 945-9554 Hastings, Michigan 49058 attached to said petition. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the total estimated amount to be spedetiy assessed within tie entire Aquatic Wood Control Special Assessment District tor the calendar NER CLASSIFIEDS Tom Salingue Assessment Dtotrid prrfously creeled. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that toe Aquatic Weed Control Special Assessment District within which toe cost of such improvement is propoeed Io be assessed kiciudes tie Id- (616) 945-4030 years 2000.2001 and 2002 Is 641,195 00 each year. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said propoeed PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Specie! Assessment Rd and map may be esamned at tie office ol toe Township Clerk at 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan, during regular business hours At ria public hearing, tie Township Board wa review said pro­ posed Special Assessment Rd and any comments or objec­ tions thereto which might be mede or filed wrth ssid Boerd ot or prior to the amendments, or changes to said propoeed Special Assessment Rd and the amrxrrt ol special assessments to bo levied against beneMod property Appearance and protest at this pubtic hearing is required In order to appeal tie smount ol tie Special Assessment to tie Stole Tax Tritonal. An owner or party In Interest or his or her egerx. may appear In person al tors hearing to protost too Special Assessment. or shal file a protest letter received al or before toe pubtic hearing, and if such a letter Is tiled toon too personal appearance of too person unseating is not rorySred. The owner or any person having an toterest In toe real prop­ erly who protests In person or in witting at tola hearing aa sot forth above, may filo a written appeal of the Special Assessment with too Stale Tax Tribunal within thirty (30) days after toe confirmation ol the Special Assessment Rd. Rutland Charter Townslsp will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for toe hearing impaired and sudro topes of pooled material being considered at too heanng upon seven (7) days notice to too Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services shoUd contact toe Rutland Charier Township Clerk at toe address or telephone number listed below ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 4S056 (616) 946-2184 St. Edward's « Fall Bazaar . Saturday, Oct. 7,2000* 9 AM -3 PM Area Crafters' Booths Luncheon -11AM Cookies Er Baked Goods Health Fair j | eie-ci- j Joey Harvath brought Chihuahuas Sandy and CeeCee. • Cholesterol & Glucose Checks ' Travelogues Raffle: Doll with Wardrobe, ! NOTICE i ECONOMIC DEVELOPER OPENING Grandfather Clock ■ Coat Rack : Cash Prizes - Many Other Items { ; St Edward’s Parish Family Center^ f 531 Jordan Lake St. | i Lake Odessa, MI 48849 Barry County has created a new position that will administer the economic development program. For further information about the program or to request a position description and application, call 616-948-4891. Applications are due prior to 11-1-00. Lose 15 lbs. In 15 Days For Less than a Dollar A Day! with all natural SURE TRIM”* AvaiabtoAt RITE AID a WAL-MART And Leadmg Discount Pharmacies TOLL FREE 1-fl 7?-377-8748 i �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 28. 2000 - Page 15 HYAA...continued from page 10 added an extra point to increase the lead to 16-0 The Saxons took the ball over in Marshall territory after a bad punt by the Redskins and Teunessen found the end zone once again. He also booted the extra point to make the score 24-0. Jordan Rambin took over lhe runningback duties and made the Redskins defense pay as he dove into the end zone from 45 yards to make it a final of 30-0. Matt Teunessen and Casey Goodenough each had an interception and Tim Watson recovered a fumble. Outstanding offensive players were Michael Wolf, Ryan Cain, William Davis, Carson Lctot, Sy Overmycr, Jordan Bailey, David Cole and Thomas McKinney. f'anding out on defense were T.J. H nan, Jerry Brown, Adam Harvath and K ,.y Taylor. 3rd and 4th Grade White... The While gndders beat Pennfield 19­ 13. Top blockers were Adam Skedgell, Andrew Bolton, Adam Johns, Sean Lawson, Blake Baird, Luke Edwards, Patrick Crouch, Nathan Hedges, Michael Mcnneli and Jacob Stockham. Outstanding defensive performances were turned in by Mike Purchase, Dustin Glaser, Rodney Allen. Devon Armstrong, Larry Lake, Stuart Goodenough, Cristopher Campbell, Jon Gieseler, Austin Endsley, Tod Collige, Jerred Rambin and Logan Potter. Scoring for Hastings were Jon Gieseler with two touchdowns and a conversion and Adam Johns with another touchdown. 7th Grade Blue... In its first road game of the year. Hastings fell to Marshall 24-12. Marshall started the scoring with a long touchdown in lhe first quarter and led 8-0. Hastings came back in the second quarter, scoring on a 45-yard touchdown pass from Chase Todd to Kyle Ginbach. The extra point attempt failed, so Marshall led 8-6. Hastings had a chance to go ahead before the half, as its passing game was clicking, but time ran out as they were moving into scoring position. Jeremy Redmen, Justin Carroll, Nathan Lane, Terin Voshell, Scott White, Zach Wiggins, Alex Wilcox and Greg Woodmansee turned in stellar defensive performances. This Saturday the Gold team plays Athens. Sth and 6th Grade White... The defense was "terrific" as Hastings blanked Union City 20-0. An outstanding defensive performance Middle school eagers on a role The eighth grade Blue basketball team (3-0) defeated Wayland 29-16. Sarah Frantz, Kayla Arnie and Alex Greenfield each scored 6 points, Kristine Scott had 4, Erin Bare 2 and Heather McCarthy and Debbie Stevens each scored one point. 7th Grade Blue... The Blue team went to 3-0 with a 19­ 12 win over Wayland. Scoring for the Saxons were Jenny Johnston with 8 points, Deanna Hill with 6, Kati Dakin with 3 and Monika Treadwill 2. Shannon Lux had 4 rebounds. Lady Eagles contain Cougars The Lady Eagles from the Barry County Christian School was 5-2 after last weekend's loss to St. Matthew in Capitol City. The Lady Eagles lost to St. Matthew 35-25 and defeated the Cougars 41-37. BCCS overcame a six-point deficit to beat Capitol City. A 10-0 run, that was accompanied by some solid defensive work, helped to secure the win. BCCS beat Family Alter 28-26 to go to 6-2. The Lady Eagles ended the game with an 8-0 run. Top honors went to Janna Rozema with 8 points and 5 rebounds, Kayla Kelly with 6 points and 14 rebounds and Liz Potter with 4 points and 6 rebounds. 8th Grade Gold... On Sept. 21, the Gold (4-0) beat lhe Grandville Maroon in a thriller, 27-25. Scoring for the Lady Saxons were Allison Cooney ~ . with 7 points, Kelsey Howell with 6 points, Katie Lawrence with 4 points, Jackie Krouse with 4 points, Betsey Acker with 2 points, Jamie Fisher with 2 points and Anna Lawrence with 2 points. Katie Lawrence and Kathlyn Rounds each pulled down 5 rebounds. Amber Peck, Jamie Fisher and Betsey Acker played “aggressive defense." Peck stole the ball five times and Fisher made 4 steals. 7th Grade Gold... The seventh graders moved to 3-1 with a 24-14 win over Grandville. Hastings received 8 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals from Jodi Jolley, 7 points and 7 steals from Brooklyn Pierce, 6 points and 4 rebounds from Krystal Pond, and 3 rebounds from Jamie VanBuren. WIN. The JV squad lost to Zeeland Tuesday 53-24. Tiffany Howell and Amber Thomas eacxh scored 8 points for the Lady Saxons. Okemos 41 Lakewood 29 BCCS soccer wins three Led by Josh Lamphere's program tying seven goals, Barry County Christian's soccer team defeated Capital City 11-i in weekend play. The Eagles also won 2-1 over Family Alter. The Eagles improved to 7-1 with a weekly 3-2 win over Family Alter. Sarah Cook led the Lady Lions with 20 points and 3 steals, but Valley still fell lost the tough decision in the SMAA. The Lady Lions trailed at half. 38-33. Lansing Christian 68 Maple Valley 62 Web/ nfWW.formburteteitfffMrteffCte-fftf.eteffl Look what you can do on our web site1 Request pobey changes • Initiate a lost report Check claim status • Subscnbe to free e-newsletters LanyY/eil. CLU. CHFC HiiUnp. Ml 4905R Phone 945-3443 Redskins led 16-6. Once again, Hastings answered back with a touchdown run by Chase Todd. The extra point attempt was blocked, giving Marshall a 16-12 advantage. Marshall scored one more time and Hastings was unable to answer. Standout players for Hastings were Brandon Black, D.J. Falconer, Josh French, Ashtin King and Brad Meade. The next game for lhe seventh grade team is under the lights at the Hastings High School field. Game time Saturday is 7:30 p.m. Sth and 6th Grade Blue... The Blue gridders improved to 3-0 with a 30-0 win over Marshall. Matt Teunessen for the Saxons on the scoreboard first with a quarterback sneak of six yards. He also kicked the extra point for an 8-0 lead. The Saxons took the second half kickoff and marched down the field with Stevie Case finishing off the drive with a 7-yard run up the middle and Teunessen The second half began with a touchdown by the Marshall squad. The Chase Todd (40) and Ren Berry bring down a Marshall runner in action last Saturday. (Photo by Jeannette Healy) LEGAL HOTICES NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board ot Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: REHEARING CASE NUMBER V-33-2000 Win Steward, (applicant). LOCATION: At 356 Leach Lake off Bachman Road m Sec. 32. Carlton Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect an addition 19.1 x 36 ft with a height of 20 feet to the peak and with addition to the existing buildmg tne total square footage is 1816.05 (the maximum is 1024 sq. ft. and the maximum height is 16 ft. to peak) to an existing building that is too dose to the side lot I me 2.4 ft. and the new addition will be 3 69 fl A 3 96 ft (the minimum is 6 ft.) in the RL1 zoning district. . CASE NUMBER V-42-2000 - Gregg Stites A Phil Stites, (applicants). LOCATION: At 11220 Heron Pointe Lane off Marsh Rd. on Gun Lake in Sec. 8. Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to create two (2) parcels with less than the required lot width 102.01 ft. (the minimum is 150 ft.) in the RL-1 zoning district. Also requesting a variance to allow another parcel on an existing nonconform­ ing private road that is too narrow and too long (the minimum easement width is 66 ft. and the maximum length is 1250 ft) and which does not meet the minimum zoning ordinance construction standards for a private Audra Love led the Lady Vikings with 13 points and Stephanie Maciasz added 9. Twenty six turnovers hurt Lakewood which shot 1 l-for-35 from lhe field (31 percent) and 6-for-14 from lhe free throw line (42 percent). More Great Rig were turned in by Dylan Cuddahee who had an interception and a 15-yard run back. Other solid performances were turned in by Joe Sleevi, Colby Wise. Clay Augustine and Cory Jewett. Jewett recovered a fumble. The offense was led by Garrett Harris who ran for iwo touchdowns and Kyle McNemy who scampered around lhe end for a 60-yard touchdown. Mason Trumbcll. Josh Jevics. Kenneth Quick and Eric Duits also turned in solid efforts. (applicant);Greg Hlneffibperiy owm). < LOCATION: At 1800 McCarty's Landing on the South side of the road, off S. M-37 Hwy. in Sec. 9. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance Io create a new parcel on an existing nonconforming private road that is too narrow and too long (the minimum easement width is 66 ft. and the maximum length « 1250 ft) and which does not meet the minimum zoning ordinance construction standards for a pri­ vate road. CASE NUMBER V-44-2000 - Tracy Park, (applicant) LOCATION: At 13634 S M-37 Hwy , on the South side between Culver A Mill Lake Rds. in Sec. 22. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 24x24 ft. addition to an existing house that is too close the road right-of-way 47 ft. (the minimum is 75 ft.) and that is too dose to the side lot line 13 ft. (the minim.an is 20 ft.) in the AR zoning district. CASE NUMBER V-45-2000 - Neil J. A Mabel Wilson, (applicants) LOCATION: At 8003 Brown Rd on the NE cor­ ner of Brown A Woodland Rds. in Sec. 3, Woodland Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect an addition to an existing house that ts too dose to Brown Rd. 17.30 ft. from the road right of way and too close to Woodland Rd. 14 ft. from the road right of way (the minimum is 50 ft.) that is the sec­ ond dwelling on the property (the maximum is one dwelling per parcel) in the A zoning district. CASE NUMBER V-46-2000 Creekside Construction Inc., (applicant); Rick A Jennifer Buller, (property owners). LOCATION: At 4614 Turtle Rock Dr. on the lakeside off Wildwood Rd. in Sec. 4. Orangeville Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a second story on an existing house that is too dose the side lot line 8 ft. (the minimum is 9 ft.) and too dose to the rear lot line 1 ft. (the mini­ mum is 10 ft.) in the RL-1 zoning district. MEETING DATE: October 10, 2000. TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts A Law Budding at 220 West Court Street. Hastmgs. Michigan. Site inspection of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard a. the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (616) 948-4820 The variance applications are available ft. pubic inspection at the Berry County Planning Office located at 220 West State Street in Hastings, Ml 49058 dunng the hours of 8 a m to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m) Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at (616) 948-4830 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individual with disabilities at the meeting/hea'«ng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown, the County Administrator at 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 Debbie S Smith. (028) Barry County Clerk SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Pfanning/Zoning Commission will conduct a pub­ lic hearing on October 23. 2000 al 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room, Courts A Law Building at 220 W. Court St.. Hastings, Michigan. The following Sections of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, will be considered for amendment: A6-20QQ ARTICLE III Sgcitofl 3.1 - DtfinittoriS ADO136. Access Lot - A type of waterfront lot pro­ viding for private or common (semi-private) access to a waterway for one or more access lot beneficiaries. 137. Access Lot Beneficiary - The own er/occu­ pant of a waterfront lot and any other person with a right of access to a waterway and/or use of a waterway through a waterfront lot, in whole or in part by fee ownership, tease, license, gift, busi­ ness invitation, or any written form of con­ veyance. dedication, permission, or access/use rights Members of the same family as defined by this ordinance shall be collectively considered as one access lot beneficiary. ARTICLE IV Rewrite to Read Swtwfi 4,a ■ Lois Hams w«w Frontm In all cases where a lot has water frontage and ts therefore an access let: A) Access lots shall have continuods waterway frontage that is not less than the minimum lot width requirement for the zoning district within which the lol is located. Waterway frontage shall be measured by a straight line, which connects each sideline of the lot al a point where the sidelines intersect the high water line. B) No waterfront lot in any zoning district shall be used as an access lot unless it complies with all of the following regulations and conditions: 1) An access lot providing waterway access to more than one access lot beneficiary shall have a minimum lot depth of at least 100 feet and a minimum kX width and waterway frontage of 150 feet or larger if the zoning district requires a wider lot width and an additional lot width and waterway frontage for each additional access lot beneficiary above two in number. Areas consisting of swamp, bog. marsh, or other type of wet­ land. as commonly defined, shall not be counted towards the minimum waterway frontage required herein, except to the extent of the minimum required buffer strips. 2) An access lot serving more than two access lot beneficiaries shall indude a buffer strip of 20 feet on each side of the access lot paral­ lel with each side lot line extending the entire depth of the access lot. a) No use or structure of any kind other than fencing shall be allowed in the buffer strip. 3) An access lot shall be permitted no more than one dock for each 75 feet of waterway frontage. No portion of any dock shall be located within 10 feet of the nearest proper­ ty line as projected rrto the waterway. 4) Site plan review shall be required for all access lots serving more than two access lot beneficiaries. a) A minimum of one off-street parking space shall be required for each access lot beneficiary of the access lot. C) n all cases where a lot has water frontage the front lot Ime shall be the boundary Ime of the lot immediately opposite to the street right of way with the narrowest frontage, and the rear lot line shall be adjacent to the street right of way with the narrowest frontage. In no case, except as speofied in the NR and CR zoning districts, no structure or fence shall be allowed to be constructed in the setback area that would restrict the view of the occupants of the dwellings on the adjacent properties Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either ver­ bally ot m writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at lhe above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to 616-948-4820. The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan 49058, between the hours of 8 a m to 5 p.m (dosed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday Please call the Barry County Planning Office al 948-4830 for further information The County of Barry Will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County ot Barry by writing or call the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616) 948-4891 Debbie S Smith. Barry County Clerk (10/19) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS RRM ts A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert F. Frey and Loretta L. Roy, husband and wife, (original mortgagors) toAmerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 10. 1999. and recorded on June 14. 1999 in Document 1031090, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Homeside Lending. Inc., Assignee by an assign­ ment dated June 10, 1999, which was recorded on July 2, 1999, in Document 1031998, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUN­ DRED EIGHTY-SEVEN AND 76/100 dollars ($77,187.76), mdudng interest at 7.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml al 1:00 p.m., on November 9,2000. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: Lol 8 of Block 10 ol HJ. Kenfieids Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 9. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated. September 28.2000. FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200020348 Tigers (10/26) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Seis THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOH THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy J. Miller and Linda Miller, husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Mortgage Acceptance Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 22.1999, and recorded on November 29. 1999 Document Number 1038490, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank One. National Association, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated October 22.1999. which was recorded on June 9, 2000. Document Number 1045361. Berry County Records, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot EIGHTYFIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY­ EIGHT AND 31/100 dcflvs ($85,348.31). Includ­ ing interest at 12.200% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortesge win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on October 19.2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP CF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing al the Northeast corner ot the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 Section 9, Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County, Michigan; thence East 315 feet along the North 1/8 line of said Section; thence South 22 degrees 45 minutes West 1219.6 feet along the centerline of Lindsey Road Right-Of-Way for the True Place of Begtoning; thence South 22 degrees 45 minutes West. 218.B feet along said centerline; thence North 83 degrees 59 minutes West. 245.5 feet; thence South 77 degrees 17 mmutes West. 50 feet; thence North 87 degrees 28 minutes West. 432.16 feet to the point of intersection of a line herein under described as Line ’A’; thence North 14 degrees 05 minutes 40 seconds East. 360 feet, more or less, along Line "A" to a point which lies North 75 degrees 54 mmutes 20 seconds. West from the Point of Beginning of this descrip­ tion; thence South 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 sec­ onds East. 744 feet, more ex less, to the Place of Begmning Line 'A' described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9; and running thence West 40 rods for the Ptace of Beginning; thence Southwesterly to the Southwest comer of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of saw Section 9 and for the Place of Ending The redemption period shall bs 12 month(s) from the date of such sate Dated: September 7. 2C00 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200020136 Panthers (10/5) �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 28. 2000 COURT NEWS: A 38-ycar-old Tennessee womin charged with negligent homicide after running over and killing her former husband with a car in Barry Township last June will be al­ lowed to plead guilty to impaired driving in one year if she is successful on probation. Cindy Caron. 38. registered a .08 percent bodily alcohol content following the inci­ dent on South M-43 in which 39-year-old Wendell Ellis hopped onto the hood of the car driven by Caron, fell off and was run over and killed. "It was a negligent act. but there is rea­ son to believe lhe victim was careless." said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava in Barry County Circuit Court Sept. 14. "She was under the influence of alcohol, but there were other circum­ stances." Caron and Ellis were traveling to Way- Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER * 945-9554 Xiilii'iuil AtK HOME OWNERS! CREDIT problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improve­ ment, quick closings. 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A very special thanks to Bar­ ry Community Hospice for providing its support and care and medications, and the many trip, calls that Barbara VanDyken, Sue Smith, Lei Wiltshire, Nancy Spencer, and their backup support staff gave us all dur­ ing these last days and nights, that it required their help and advice. A very special thanks to Con and Henrietta Beeler for handling the final prepara­ tions. We wish to thank everybody for the cards, calls, visita­ tions and flowers. A job very well done and -ery grateful­ ly appreciated t y all of Har­ riet D. Knickerbockers' fami­ ly- GUITAR/BASS LESSONS AND minor instrument re­ pair. For appt, call (616)962­ 2131 HANDYMAN SERVICES RESPONSIBLE: “LOW RATES.’ HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODEL­ ING PROJECTS!! CALL (616)948-4093. PIANO INSTRUCTION? ALL ages, beginners-advanced. (616)945-0618 or (616)443-5454 PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. {Joe Mix Piano Service.) Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. 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CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: This position is responsible for maintaining communication with client base through tel­ ephone contacts, quality control, site visits, assisting in maintains current busi­ ness as well as developing new business through the sales process. Priority con­ sideration will be given to applicants who meet the fol­ lowing requirements: 2yrs business experience in cus­ tomers service with some sales exposure, proven abili­ ty to identify problems/ pro­ vide solutions, strong writ­ ten/verbal communication skills, excellent organization­ al and time management skills. Competitive wage and benefit package. Com­ puter experience required, some post secondary educa­ tion recommended. Industri­ al knowledge a plus. Please send resume and wage re­ quirements to: Ad #114 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188, Hastings Mi. 49058. DRIVER- additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-a li­ cense. Full-time, part-time, benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hiring tor night/weekends. 248-7729._________________ ENTRY LEVEL CON­ STRUCTION job. No expe­ rience necessary. (616)3/43199 HANOVER HOUSE TAK­ ING applications for swing shift, fill-in help. Must have CPR and current TB test. This does include night shift. Cali (616)948-3619 POLICE BEAT: land High School from Gootlettsville, Tenn., to attend their son’s graduation. They never made it. According to Caron's statements to po­ lice. she apparently was driving with Ellis on Osborne Road near M-43 when they be­ gan to argue. "She said she had been driving down a dirt road and pointed to the north.” reported Barry Township Police Officer Matt Shep­ ard. "Wendell was getting upset and calling her names. She got upset, he said he'd walk and she started to drive away.” Caron told police as she drove, he jumped onto the hood of the car and she proceeded southbound on M-43. Shepard reported. "She said she drove for a short distance, decided this was enough and decided to stop.” Shepard reported. "The next thing she knew, he disappeared." Caron allegedly told police she had not been drinking, but th»t Ellis had "poured Vodka down her throat.” Ellis was pronounced dead at the scene. "This was probably more the doing of Ellis than it was Ms. Caron.” said defense attorney Thomas Dutcher. "He was highly intoxicated when he jumped onto the car. She was stowing down and he fell off the front of the car, she braked and he tost his life." If Caron fails to comply with the terms of probation, the negligent homicide con­ viction will be reinstated and she could be sent to prison. "I'd like to say how sorry I am this acci­ dent happened," Caron said. "If you are truly sorry, you can change your behavior when you are operating a vehicle under die influence of alcohol." said Judge James Fisher. Caron will be allowed to return to Ten­ nessee while being supervised by Barry County Probation Department by tele­ phone. Missing exotic cat spotted in county BARRY TOWNSHIP - An exotic cat missing since April from a Calhoun County home is believed to have been spotted in Delton early Tuesday near the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority building, police said Wednesday. The cat, which is domestic and wears a collar, was also spotted near Cobb Lake and Pifer Roads last Thursday at 6 p.m. by a citizen who reported to the Barry County Central Dispatch that he spotted a large cat crossing Cobb Road from east to west toward a swamp. According to a dispatcher at the Battle Creek Police Department, a resident of St. Mary's Lake in Calhoun County reported a missing exotic cat called a "Zerval." last April and that the animal has never been found. The dispatcher, who asked not to be identified, said the declawed animal is regarded as harmless to humans, eating only rodents. The cat is about the size of a dog. she said. No one is actively seeking the cat, she said and lhe owners feel tu'4 the Zerval will not survive the winter. She declined to reveal the owners' identities. Marine unit rescues stranded canoeists HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - Two canoeists who became stranded on a island in the Thomapple River Sunday after their canoe overturned and sank were rescued by the Barry County Sheriffs Department's Marine Division, Undersheriff Don Ford said. Ford said the two men, who were part of a larger group, fell overboard in the high waters of the river. "It was nearly at flood stage after all the rain Friday night.” said Ford. "The water swamped it and they got stuck on the wrong side of the island." Ford and Deputies Chris Yonkers and Jim Fawcett put a boat into the river at River Road, picked up Prabhat Vivekanandan, 24. and Junith Ahmed. 23, and disembarked near McKeown Road during the 4:30 p.m. mishap. Church break-in leads to stolen cash WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - An undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the office of Lakewood United Methodist Church sometime late Sunday night or early Monday morning, according to a preliminary report and a church spokesperson. The unknown subject or subjects were able to break into the office and then gain entry to a safe. • The break-in was discovered by Pastor Ward Pierce at about 6:45 a.m. Monday. A report was not available from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police as of Wednesday. Kmart employee caught embezzling In other recent court business: HASTINGS - A 20-year-old Nashville woman is accused of embezzling nearly $950 from the layaway department of the Hastings Kmart store, according to a report by the Hastings City Police Department. The woman, who has not been arraigned on lhe charge of embezzlement between $200 and $1,000, confessed to talcing small amounts of cash from the register on a regular basis. The suspect was caught when police used a surveillance camera to tape her in the act on Sept. 18, 20 and 21 when she was confronted end fired. • Stephen DeGroot, 40, of Freeport, was sentenced to six months in jail with credit for 93 days served on his conviction of de­ livery and manufacture of marijuana. “This plea agreement was reached at the request of law enforcement who are in­ volved in working with Mr. DeGroot," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. “He is also facing the forfeiture of $28,000. Certainly his history would be reksdft fbr t longer sentence; though I would ask the court to comply with the plea agreement at the request of law en­ forcement. "It's only up to him whether this is go­ ing to end here for him ot he's going to end up in prison." Police allegedly found several pounds of marijuana and 93 marijuana plants during a raid on his property June 14. According to a spokesperson for lhe Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET,) Michigan State Police Troopers Tony Kuster and Bill Arndt were asked to search the property of Stephen Scott DeGroot in the 1000 block of Carlton Road by his probation officer. As a result of the search, they located about eight pounds of loose plant material and processed marijuana packaged for sale. SWET and the Barry County Sheriff's Department were called to assist the troop­ ers as they continued their search, which netted nearly 100 plants growing in four separate areas of northern Barry County. Also found was evidence of an indoor marijuana growing operation and a large amount of cash. “There's no question what Stephen did was a crime and he's got to stop some­ how," said defense attorney Thomas Dutcher. "I think he's ready to make that change and lead a crime-free life. There's no question he understands this is his absolute last chance." Dutcher said DeGroot has the support of his family and that his parents stand behind him. "I’m sorry for all the trouble I’ve caused," said DeGroot, "and lhe trouble I've put my parents through. I'm done with marijuana and I'll try to get help for substance abuse." "Your behavior is more like that of an adolescent," said Fisher. "Most people grow up. I'm going to follow the plea agreement because it was recommended by the prosecutor and the police authorities." DeGroot also was ordered to serve five years on probation, to pay $2,500 in costs and to pay a $500 fine. Fleeing suspect is parole violator HASTINGS - A 42-year-old HtM&gs man was aredgned this week on a charge of fleeing and eluding police and parole violation for allegedly removing his tether, according to the Hastings City Police Department Karl Bloomberg allegedly failed to stop for police on West State Road as they tried to stop him for speeding Sept. 22 at 7:24 a m. One city police cruiser and two Barry County Sheriffs Deputies were able to stop Bloomberg at West State Road and Agaming. He was lodged in the Barry County Jail and awaits an Oct 4 preliminary examination on the felony charges. Supected drug dealer netted in sting CARLTON TOWNSHIP - A 43-year-old Barber Road man is being held on $20,000 bond in the Barry County Jail awaiting preliminary examination on six counts of possession with intent to deliver marijuana. Lt. Randy Pompey of the Southwest Enforcement Team said Ruben Vela was arrested at lhe conclusion of a sting operation at lot 43 of Merlino's Hidden Valley Estates on Thursday. "During a six month investigation, we had been purchasing marijuana out of the residence," said Pompey. "After the last purchase, we identified the suspect doing the dealing and we executed a search warrant." Officers found 3/4-pound of marijuana, cash and other paraphernalia inside the home, Pompey said. Pompey said Vela has a prior conviction for drug dealing. Woman accused of parental kidnapping BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - A woman who allegedly refused to return her 6-ycarold daughter to the girl's father after visitation Sept 17 has been charged with parental kidnapping by the Barry County Prosecutor’s office. According to a report by the Barry County Sheriff's Department, Melissa Simons has joint custody of her three daughters with her ex-husband. Simons allegedly had picked up her daughter but failed to return the girl to the father at the appointed day and time in the parking lot of the Hastings City Hall. The father, who has physical custody of the children, told police the other two daughters had refused to visit their mother on this occasion. Simons told police that her daughter did not want to return to her father’s "abusive home." "She said (the father) is abusive and that she is concerned for their safety," deputies reported. Simons reportedly told deputies she had filed an assault complaint against the father with the Hastings City Police Department Saturday, claiming he had struck her and tried to hit her with his car. She claimed he had dragged the other two girls away from her at that time. Simons is free on $5,000 personal recognizance bond awaiting an Oct. 11 preliminary examination. Five pot plants thrown from vehicle RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - Five marijuana plants were thrown from a vehicle being followed by a Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Sept. 4 but the driver and the • Mark Hodges, 29, of Plainwell, was scheduled to be tried on nine counts of first degree and one count of second degree crim­ inal sexual conduct Nov. 27, 28 and Dec. 1. Hodges is accused of molesting a male relative in Irving and Orangeville town­ ships from October 1995 to July 1996; and in Prairieville Township from July, 1996 until August of 1998. Motions filed by the defense and the prosecution will be heard Oct. 26 at 8:15 a.m. Each count of first degree criminal sexual conduct carries a maximum penalty of life in prison. passengers got away. Deputy Dave DeMaagd reported that the plants were thrown from the vehicle by the front seat passenger and later were found in the roadway on Buehler Road. Drug charges sought against couple THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A HEMP (Help Eliminate Marijuana Planting) tip indicating that marijuana was growing in a Moe Road cornfield led the Barry County Sheriffs Department to confiscate eight growing marijuana plants Sept 13. Also confiscated by the department's HEMP team were three baggies of p.ocessed marijuana, paraphernalia and a plastic container full of green leafy • Bryan Elwen, 18, of Hastings, was sen- See COURT NEWS, page 17 . material. A Rhoades Road woman denied knowledge of the grow operation and she and her husband's property, but admitted to smoking marijuana daily after work and on weekends. "She said after a long day at work her hands and joints are sore so she uses it to relax." a deputy reported. She said her husband rarely smokes pot and that he usually buys it for her. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 28. 2000 - Page 17 COURT NEWS: CONTINUED from page 16 fenced to spend 30 months to five years in prison on his conviction of probation vio­ lation. Elwen was on probation for a previous conviction of stealing a vehicle in Hast­ ings. "For the past six months, Mr. Elwen has been in this court for violation after viola­ tion after violation," said Assistant Prose­ cutor Jeff Cruz. "He's been given ample chance to improve himself." "I’m afraid we've reached the end of lhe line in trying to work with you in lhe community," said Fisher to Elwen. "It's been one thing after another for the last two to three years now. You managed to accumulate 10 felonies. We used all of our resources to get you to sec lhe light." Fisher told Elwen he believes he does have some potential. "The fact that you complete boot camp shows you do have the ability to follow the rules," Fisher said. "You arc still going to be a young man when you get out." • Timmy Allen Rosenberg, 34. of Hast­ ings, was released from the Barry County Jail on bond Tuesday while he awaits an Oct. 16. 17 and 20 trial on charges he de­ livered cocaine to a 17-year-old girl then raped her April 2 in Hastings. He is also being charged in Barry County District Court with assault and battery and misdemeanor stalking which allegedly oc­ curred while he was free on bond late last month. Those charges led to his bond surely be­ ing revoked by a bondsman until he was bonded out again Tuesday. The victim has testified that she was at Rosenberg s home on lhe night of the April incident waiting for her former boyfriend to arrive with Rosenberg. Rosenberg allegedly arrived alone, took lhe girl with him to buy a case of beer, then returned to the horre and provided al­ cohol to the girl. She testified he also pulled cocaine from his pocket and the two sniffed about eight lines apiece before he allegedly raped her despite her repeated attempts to gel away from him. Rosenberg is charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct causing personal injury which carries a maximum possible penalty of life in prison or any term of years; one count of delivering cocaine to a minor, a felony carrying a penalty of one year to 40 years and or $25,000 fine; and one count of furnishing alcohol to a minor, a misdemeanor with a mandatory $1,000 fine and up to 60 days in jail plus commu­ nity service. He is also charged with being a habitual offender, having previously been convicted of larceny in a building on Nov. 29, 1989 in Barry County. If convicted of being an habitual of­ fender, the penalty is one and one-half times the maximum sentence on lhe pri­ mary offense or lesser term. • David Spicer, 32, of Hastings, was sc itenced to serve one year in jail without work release on his conviction of third of­ fense drunk driving. "Obviously Mr. Spicer has a terrible record with respect to drinking," said Kuzava. "Certainly lhe court would be jus­ tified in sending Mr. Spicer to prison though he would likely spend more time in the county jail." According to defense attorney Jim Gouloozc, Spicer recognizes his mistake. "He doesn't really intend to be drunk and then drive," Goulooze said. "In this case, he found himself in an emergency situa­ tion. He realizes that's no excuse." "It sounds like you have the ability to have a good life," said Fisher. "You're do­ ing a good job of throwing your life away by drinking and driving. I can't understand why you continue to drink and drive. You just got off probation." Fisher noted that Spicer's blood alcohol level was 2 1/2 times the legal limit of .10 when he was caught. "You're lucky you didn't kill yourself or some innocent person," Fisher said. "The sentencing guidelines don't begin to take into account your prior record." • He added that "you can say. 'I'm not a criminal, I just drink loo much.* That's one way to look at it but it's always some in­ nocent person who gel killed. It seems it’s never the drunk driver that gets killed. If you don't quit drinking, prison is where you're headed." He was also placed on probation for three years and was ordered to engage in sub­ stance abuse counseling. • Greg Allerding, 31, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana, second offense, in exchange for charges of delivery and manufacture and a felony firearm being dismissed. Allerding is also forfeiting 80 percent of the equity in his home. He could spend a maximum of years in prison, though the prosecutor's office has agreed to recommend a suspended jail sentence and probation. He will be sentenced Oct. 19. • William David Boykin, Jr.. 19, of Hastings, was granted Holmes Youthful Trainee Act status on his charges of break­ ing into Al & Pete's Sports Shop to steal guns and MC Supply to steal a motorcycle June 7 in Hastings. Boykin, who was considered a follower rather than a leader in lhe two crimes, was also ordered to spend a total of four weeks in jail with work release. "Mr. Boykin was one of four co-defendants involved in the break-ins in town and after the second one. Mr. Boykin was shot in the back by one of his co-defendants," said Kuzava. "He ended up talking with po­ lice and fully cooperating with them. It was felt he was the least culpable." The other defendants are juveniles and arc being sentenced in Calhoun County. Boykin was also ordered to pay $8,000 restitution. Rabid raccoon danger reported The owner of this home gutted by an arson fire July 5 in Yankee Springs Meadows trailer park has been arrested in Kentwood and charged with assault less than murder. Phalona Goree is being held on $1 million bond. Mobile home fire victim arrested in Kentwood J-Ad Graphics News Service A woman whose Yankee Springs mo­ bile home was spray painted with racial graffiti and then intentionally burned ear­ lier this year was arrested last week by the Kentwood Police Department on an apparently unrelated charge. Phalona Goree, 24, a former resident of the Yankee Springs Meadows Mobile Home Park, is being held on $1 million bond. She is accused of committing great bodily harm less than murder. The circumstances surrounding that charge were unavailable from the Kent­ wood Police Department Wednesday. She is also suspected of being con­ nected to the arsons and the apparent murders of two alleged accomplices in the Kentwood assault, according to po­ lice and published reports. The alleged murders are suspected to have taken place m Kent and Ionia coun­ ties, according to police, though lhe Io­ nia Post of the Michigan Slate Police has confirmed that no arrest warrant has been authorized as of press time Wednesday. Phalona and Chauncy Goree arc lhe owners of one of two mobile homes tar­ geted by graffiti June 27 and arson July 5. The Goree home was unoccupied when it was gutted by the fire, which po­ lice have ruled was started with gasoline. The second home targeted suffered minor damage in the arson. Det. Sgt. Terry Klotz of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police has been investigating the arson fires and is close to requesting charges, he said Monday. "I'm going to get our charges hopefully next week," he said. Michigan Slate Police troopers from the Ionia post are urging area residents to be careful around wild raccoons. Troopers said they had received two reports of incidenta^at week of such animals near residences. In the most recent incident, the rabid animal had attacked the family dog in its cage. The troopers said they were forced to kill the raccoon. A spokesperson from lhe post urged residents. "If you suspect an animal to be rabid or having contact with a family pet, you are cautioned to stay clear of this animal and contact your local law enforcement agency or county animal control." Fire destroys Carlton township home The cause of a Sunday morning fire which destroyed a Barber Road mobile home is still undetermined, according to the Hastings Fire Department. Firefighters were called to the scene of a structure fire on lot 35 at Meriino’s Hidden Valley Estates at 2:10 a.m. and arrived to find the home fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters believe the fire began in the living room of the home, owned by Robert Blough, who was home when the fire started. Loss to the 20 to 25-yearold structure and contents is estimated at $18,000. No one was hurt and no smoke detectors were used in the home, firefighters reported. Teen escapes serious injury A 16-year-old Freeport boy escaped serious injury Monday when the car he was driving on North Chartton Park Road at 3:20 p.m. left the roadway, spun around and rolled into a ditch. Trooper Sandra Larsen said Sean Michael Neely was southbound when he lost control in a "washboard* area of the gravel road. Neely told police he swerved to miss something in the roadway but could not recall what it was. Larsen said. Neely was wearing a seatbelt and was taken to Pennock Hospital with minor injuries. He was issued a citation for violating the basic speed law. -------- . Bud Allerding and his family wish to thank everyone who nelpcd make his 80th birthday special. 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PH: 765-8421 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held September 26, 2000, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 7 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT 495 E OWNER, 36000 MILES. POWER MOONROOF, flat I. LIKE NEW! □REISBACH Pontiac Ocrr-MOBiLE GMC Truck SALES HOURS: Monday & Wednesday until 8 Saturday until 3 Escfmxs Yom Expkimws b i Fuatr Tuomott.' 616-948-8000 Today or toll free 1-888-494-5539 �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 28. 2000 Hope Twp. man who held woman against her will to face 7 charges J-Ad Graphics News Service A man who allegedly beat, terrorized and held a woman captive using a loaded shotgun, a machete and handcuffs in his Pike Road home Sunday night is being held in the Barry County Jail on SI00.000 bond. Brian Daniel Sutherland. 29, of Hope Township, allegedly confessed to police that he "snapped" and tried to "beat it out of her" when he suspected his mar­ ried girlfriend was cheating on him. Sutherland is charged with felonious assault with a machete, two counts of possession of a firearm in the commis­ sion of a felony, resisting police, aggra­ vated assault and habitual offender, sec­ Cedar Creek Road crash leaves one injured ond offense. Though police had also requested a kidnapping charge against Sutherland, the request was denied when prosecutors felt the elements of the incident did not meet the criteria for kidnapping. "Apparently, the victim has to be forcibly moved from one place to another and she had asked to go to the bath­ room," where she was handcuffed to a cabinet. Trooper Ray Volosky said. According to Volosky, the 27-year-old woman, who had dated Sutherland "off A one-car crash on Cedar Creek Road Tuesday at 4 p.m. left 24-year-old James Kerr of Dowling in serious condition in Borgess Medical Center’s neurologic intensive care unit. According to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police, Kerr was southbound on Cedar Creek Road north of Piter Road when he swerved to miss a car that was backing out of the Cedar Creek Grocery Store. Kerr then lost control of his vehicle and traveled off the west side of the road and down an embankment. Kerr's vehicle struck several trees causing severe damage to his vehicle. Delton Ambulance and Barry, Prairieville Hope Township Fire Department assisted in extricating Kerr from the vehicle using the Jaws of Life. Kerr, who was driving on a suspended license according to troopers, was airlifted to Borgess by AirCare. He was not wearing a seatbelt and alcohol does not appear to be a factor. The incident is still under investigation. and on for several months,” said Volosky, went to Sutherland's home at about 10:30 p.m. when he began to ac­ cuse her of infidelity. "He flew into a jealous rage and began to beat her." Volosky said. "He (allegedly) held a shotgun over her head and threatened to beat her with it if she didn't admit to having affairs." Volosky said Sutherland accused the woman of sleeping with her husband, a girlfriend and a male roommate and al­ legedly beat and kicked the woman bo-f fore letting her curl up onto a love seal in the home. "He loaded the gun and said she •/:dn‘t deserve to live." said Volosky. 'He paced back and forth and gave her sud­ den looks, making her think he was go­ ing to shoot her." The woman told police Sutherland did not point the gun at her, however, Volosky said. Sutherland also allegedly used a ma­ chete to smash the entertainment center. "She was scared he was going to chop her with it," Volosky said. 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"She said his prayer was, 'Lord, thank you for not letting me kill...* her and he compelled her to say the Lord's Prayer out loud." Sutherland said the woman was too exhausted and too scared to leave that night and the two "cried themselves to sleep." When she left early the next morning, Sutherland allegedly threatened revenge on her and her family if the police were notified, Volosky said. The victim then drove to a friend's house and the friend drove her to Hast­ ings to repon the incident to police. "I obtained a search warrant and we then went to the scene and arrested him," said Volosky. "I recovered the shotgun, some shells and a couple of machetes." The Michigan State Police Underwa­ ter Recovery located the hand cuffs, de­ scribed as being a dime store variety. from a nearby swamp Monday morning. Volosky laid When troopers and officers from lhe Emergency Support Team (SWAT) ar­ rived "he gave an indication he was not going down without a fight," Volosky said "He didn't answer the door when we knocked, so we opened it with minimal force." Once inside, Sutherland "came run­ ning down the hall" towards the officers, then "stopped in his tracks." But when officers ordered him to get down, he refused and officers were faced to straggle with Sutherland before they were able to place him into hand­ cuffs, Volosky said. Volosky said Sutherland then cooper­ ated by confessing to "everything." and showed officers where he had thrown the T *13,995 94 CHEVY LUNINA V-6 POWER SEAT. ONE OWNER. HIGH MRES. REBURT ENGME. EXCELLENT TRANSPORTATION *3,995 GRAVEL (Coot from pan 1) weeks, said Rutherford. -Hopefully, some time in October we will be able to offer some direction of what course of action should be taken. That may be that they do some sampling of the soil at the site." If the site is sampled, it will be done by a private sector lab or consultant at the expense of TAM Development. -TAM will have to pay fa it as pan of their proposal." added Rutherford. "It can be very expensive " Brian Dowd of TAM Development pre­ ferred not to comment, but said he will "wait and see how things unfold." � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-10-05.pdf 14ee59834da624a2fa94c624cb11ad7e PDF Text Text USTMCtmUCUUMI uiscnmoh Mramaem-iM Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings VOLUME 147, NO. 40 ANNER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2000 price scr Deputies OK tentative pact after 2 years of bargaining by Shelly Sober Staff Writer After two yean al the bargaining table, the Barry County Sheriffs Deputies Tuesday ratified a tentative agreement for a 15 percent wage increase over four yean, according to Teamsters Local 214 negotiator Fred Bennett Bennett said 20 deputies voted on the contract, which was ratified on a 12-6 vote with two absent. The officen have been working under the terms of the pre­ vious pact, which expired Dec. 31, 1998. The deputies twice before turned down previous tentative contracts. County Administrator Michael Brown said. "We're pleased to have a tentative agreement and I will be recommending it for approval by the Barry County Board of Commissioners." Brown said "We're always pleased to get a contract in place. It's good for both parties." Brown declined to comment on the reason for the lengthy negotiations, though Bennett explained the largest drawbacks were disagreements on con­ tract language. "We had the money part set already," said Bennett. "There were some lan­ guage problems that we had to get worked out." If the contract is approved by the County Board of Commissioners at its Oct. 24 meeting, the deputies will re­ ceive a retroactive 3 percent raise for 1999 which Brown said the officers will received in a "lump sum." The deputies atre scheduled to receive 2 percent raises in January and July of 2000. 2001 and 2002. when the new pact expires on Dec. 31. The starting wage for new deputies at the department will increase from $12.45 per hour to $12.82 per hour at the begin­ ning of the new contract while the start­ ing wage will escalate to $14.44 per hour by the end of the four years. The current top salary for deputies working at the department, which ac­ counts for more than half of the deputies, is $16.15 per hour. That wage will in­ crease to $18.74 per hour by the time the pact expires. "It takes three years to top the wage." Bennett explained. The contract, if approved, also pro­ vides Blue Cross/Blue Shield health in­ surance to the deputies without wage withholding for the premium, no matter how much the costs increase over the next four years. "Whatever it goes up. we don't have to pay," said Bennett. That's a big plus be­ cause that could save $500 to $600 a month for a family." The deputies did. however, agree to a slight increase in prescription co-pay from $3 to $5, both parties said. And, deputies will be paid for unused personal leave days. Bennett said. "Before, we didn't get paid for them, so that has the potential to adding up to a week's pay," said Bennett. The deputies also secured a term in the pact that prevents the county from hiring part-time employees to do the work of contracted employees in the event of a layoff. A retirement package of age 50 and 25 years of service previously in place for the deputies will remain unchanged un­ der the terms of the tentative agreement. "I think, based on what's going on out and around the state, we've done pretty well," said Bennett. "Our main goal was to keep that insurance agreement be­ cause that's cash out of your pocket. So. we'll keep the insurance the way it is See DEPUTIES, cont. page 3 Hastings students Join water cleanup It was4ime to junqs h canoes and head down the Thomapple RiverkvHentings WeJnesdzy when membeis of the Turnaround Center, an alternative education facility of the Hastings School System, conducted a day-long river cleanup that was part of an International Coastal Cleanup. Students collected 1,000 pounds of trash, including tires, mufflers, an air conditioner, bed frame, barrel, and more. For more on the event, see page 3. Maple Valley teachers agree to new contract by Elizabeth Smith Staff Writer After 18 months of negotiations, the Maple Valley Education Association and the Maple Valley Support Personel Association have ratified a new contract, to be brought to the Maple Valley Board of Education meeting Monday, Oct. 9. For the past year and a half the teachers and support personel of the Maple Valley School District have worked under the conditions of their previous contracts, which expired July 1, 1999. The contract will be in effect for the next three years, plus one year retroactive (1999-2000 school year). Pay increases for salaries will be 23 percent for the retroactive year, 3.25 percent for this year, and 3.5 percent each for the following two years. Longevity also was increased from $1,300 to $1,500 under the new contract See CONTRACT, cont. page 3 Little impact on Middleville plant Simpson Industries to be sold by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Simpson Industries Inc. has announced that it has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Heartland Industrial Panners, merging Simpson into the affil­ iate. Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders are expected to receive $13 per share at the closing. Share price as of Oct. 4 is $12.44. The value of the transaction is esti­ mated to be approximately $350 million. Simpson has 2.555 employees in its 14 plant facilities and technical centers. Slightly more than 100 people work in the Middleville facility. According to Jim Strahley, vice presi- " Harvey" comedy opens tonight The Thomapple Players' production of "Harvey." a comedy by Mary Chase, is set for the next three evenings at Central Auditorium, located on South Broadway in Hastings. The play will be presented, under the direction of Norma Jean Acker, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5-7. In the photo, Deanna Rountree and Doug Acker rehearse a scene. Tickets are available at the door for $5 per adult ($4 for Thomapple Arts Council members) and $3 for students and senior citizens. dent of human resources in the corporate offices in Plymouth. Mich., this merger should have little impact on the Mid­ dleville facility. There is enough work al the Mid­ dleville plant to keep everyone occu­ pied," he said. The Middleville plant is making a modular part for Daimler Chrysler and has received a six-year tax abatement from the local village for the addition. The Simpson plant is also participating in the Local Development Finance Au­ thority (LDFA) and additional employ­ ment at the plant has been mentioned as a possibility in applying for another grant. Heartland Industries Partners is a pri­ vate equity firm established to "buy, build and grow* industrial companies in sectors ripe for consolidation and long­ term growth. The company announced Aug. 2 that it had agreed to acquire con­ trol of MascoTech Inc. This diversified manufacturing company concentrates on metal forming processes serving trans­ portation, industrial and consumer mar­ kets. Simpson Industries supplies power train and chassis products to original equipment manufacturers. It concentrates on modular engine assemblies. It will take about three months before the sale is final Strahley anticipates that there will be a name change at some point, but it is too early to predict now. Since management and contracts will remain al the Middleville facility. Vil­ lage Manager Bryan Groesbeck antici­ pates the village maintaining its close ties to the company. He said be antici­ pates that the company will be an impor­ tant part of the community for many years to come. I �■on uairzAM RN0MM3ti$( iimmu Banner - Thursday October 5. 2000 /Kote... NEWS BRIEFS Baby-sitter class slated for Oct. 7 A Young baby-sitters' class will be offered from 9 a_m. to noon Saturday. Oct 7, in the Conference Center of Fennock Hospital. The course is geared to students in the sixth grade or older, who can learn the responsibilities associated with baby-sitting. Topics will include basic child care, fire safety, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. Certificates of achievement are awarded to those who successfully complete the course. There is a charge of $10 for the program. To register, call 948-3125. Students to rake, bag leaves In city City residents who are unable to rake and bag their leaves this year for the annual fall cleanup can use Hastings Middle School eighth­ graders to do the work instead The students plan to do the raking and bagging from 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Tuesday. Oct. 31, as part of a school crvice project. In case of in­ clement weather, the make-up date will be Nov. 6 or 7. The program is limited to residen­ tial lawns of a half acre or less. Homeowners are encouraged to let the youngsters use whatever rakes they may have. Residents interested in participat­ ing in the program should call City Hal! at 945-2468 by 5 p.m Friday. Oct. 20. The service is limited to the first 100 callers. Flag adoption ceremony set A special flag adoption ceremony will be held by the Barry County Historical Society at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at Historic Bowens Mills, with a special guest appearance by Julia and General Ulysses S. Grant impersonators Bob and Roxie Mul­ vihill. . Toe Historical Society has com­ pleted its sixth and seventh cam­ paigns to adopt and help preserve the 3rd Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment and 30th Volunteer In­ fantry Regiment oattie flags carried by more than 150 Barry County sol­ diers during the Civil War. The ceremony will be conducted during the last hour of this weekend's 15th annual Civil War Days celebra­ tion in the continuing "It's Cider Time" series of fall festivals at Bowens Mills. Land use meeting set in Prairieville Planning consultant Steve Lang­ worthy will give a presentation al a special meeting of the Prairieville Township Planning & Zoning Com­ mission Thursday evening. Oct 12. Langworthy, of Langworthy. Strader, Leblanc & Associates Inc. in Grand Rapids, is working with the Four-Township Water Resources Council to review current land use plans and zoning ordinances and help develop land use policies to manage growth for the environmen.tal and economic benefit of the communities. The Four-Township Water Re­ sources Council is dedicated to pro­ tecting water quality and preserving rural character in Barry and Prairieville townships in Barry County and Richland and Ross townships in Kalamazoo County. Langwonhy is working with the council as part of a watershed pro­ tection project funded by a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protec­ tion Agency through the Michigan Department of Environmental Qual­ ity. The Prairieville Planning & Zon­ ing Commission meeting will be at the Prairieville Town Hall at 10115 S. Norris Road. For more information, call Dr. Kenneth Komheiser. commission chairman, at (616) 664-4426. Three blood drives planned in county Three blood drives are planned in Barry County this month by the Red Cross. They are scheduled for I to 7 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 12, in Nashville; 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 18. at the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings; and from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. in Middleville. Anyone wishing to donate in the meantime can appear al the Lansing Blood Region at 1800 Grand River in Lansing any weekday, or call l800-968-4283 to find the location of any other donation sites. Officials said that the Michigan's Red Cross is able to stock only a one-half-day supply of Type O-negative, and a one-day supply of most other blood types. The American Red Cross reports a dangerously low national blood sup­ ply as well. Donors must be at least 17 yean old. weigh at least 110 lbs. and be in reasonably good health. . Civil War Days at Bowens Mills * Historic Bowens Mills' "Its Cider Time Festivals" will continue from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7 and 8. with the sights and sounds of the War Between the States. The 15th annual Civil War Days and Living History Encampment will be co-sponsored by the Michigan Soldiers' Aid Society and Michigan 3rd Volunteer Infantry Co. K. It will include a battle at 3 p.m. both days. Among the many unscheduled ac­ tivities both days will be croquet, classes for the public and re-enactor children in the 1850s school bouse, soap making and spinning in the 1840s plank house, cooking demon­ strations. woodworking demonstra­ tions in the "Ye Ole Craft Shoppe," an artisan woodworking shop, black­ smithing and dulcimer music. An extra feature Saturday after­ noon will be a Civil War-style wed­ ding. The groom. John Martin, is the nephew of the late Neal Cook, for­ mer co-owner of Bowens Mills. m 'Guest "dignitaries" etundiag the event will be President Abraham Lincoln and First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, impersonated by Lincoln impersonators Fred and Bonnie Priebe. A flag adoption ceremony will be held Sunday afternoon, when the Barry County Historical Society adopts on behalf of the citizens of Barry County the 30th Michigan In­ fantry Battle Flag, which was car­ ried into battle during the Civil War. The "It's Cider Time" festival se­ ries will continue every Saturday and Sunday this month. Next week­ end, Oct. 14 and 15, will be the Liv­ ing History Harvest Festival A Quilt Show Weekend. State candidates to meet In forum The next First Friday program in Hastings Oct. 6, will be a debate be­ tween the two candidates for state representative from the 87th District Republican Gary Newell will dis­ cuss ‘he issues with Democrat Henry Sanchez. Both are vying to succeed State Rep. Terry Geiger (R-Lake Odessa), who is stepping down be­ cause of term limits after serving three two-year terms, since January 1995. Newell, a retired state police commander, is coming off a GOP primary election victory over Jim Bailey Aug. 8. Sanchez was the Democratic candidate against Geiger in the 1998 election. Though a number of the questions for both candidates will be prepared ahead of time, the audience will be encouraged to submit written ques­ tions. Fred Jacobs, vice president of JAd Graphics, will serve as modera­ tor. The First Friday forum is held at noon on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. The programs are sponsoied by the Barry County Demo­ cratic Committee. Jim Pino is the host. There arc plans for another candi­ dates' forum on the last Friday of the month, Oct. 27, featuring six Repub­ licans and Democrats and indepen­ dent Jan McKeough seeking four seats on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The forum will be held on the "Last Friday" because the firs’ Friday in November would be too late for Banner to publish candidates' answers to questions be­ fore the Nov. 7 election. Rotary Life Leadership Graduates Honored A group of 19 students who took part in three Life Leadership conferences during the last two months were special guests at the Hastings Rotary Club's meeting on Monday. Pictured are (front row, from left to right) District Life Leadership Lead Facilitator Bob Nida, Sam Krouse, Erin Bradley, Joe Shaeffer, Liz Nida. Stephanie Courtright, Alexis Powell, Libby Gibbons, Courtney Oakland, Sarah Haines. Youth Leadership Chair Patty Woods; (back row) Rick Volosky, Rick Wank. Joey Keller, Jeremy Pond. Kelli Rohr, David Wilson, Zac Fulmer, Joe Miller, Jake Heuss, Cody White and Hastings Rotary Club President Scott Bloom. This is the seventh year that the Rotaty has run the program, hoping to mold positive leaders within the community. Students who spoke at Rotary Monday said the program helped them to learn the importance of being assertive, helped them to understand the importance of organizational skills and taught them the values that come from qualities such as trust and respect. Voters to decide on vouchers by Mary McDonough Staff Writer A group opposing a November ballot proposal allowing school vouchers says the proposal's passage would result in the loss of "hundreds of millions of dollars" from public schools, would mean an eventual tax increase, and would give taxpayer dol­ lars to private schools without requiring any accountability on how those taxpayer funds are spent. A group supporting the voucher proposal says that rather than costing more money, the program m^y eventually cost the state less, would resqlt in less taxpayer money spent on welfare, incarceration of crimi­ nals, and other social programs, and would give poor parents a chance to see that their children arc given a decent education. Proposal 1 asks for an amendment to the state constitution that would 1) Eliminate the ban on indirect support of students at­ tending nonpublic schools through tuition vouchers, credits, tax benefits, exemptions or deductions, subsidies, grants or loans of public monies or property, 2) Allow stu­ dents to use tuition vouchers to attend non­ public schools in districts with a gradua­ tion rate under 2/3 in 1998/99 and districts approving tuition vouchers through school board action or a public vote. Each voucher would be limited to 1/2 of the stale average per-pupil public school revenue, 3) Require teacher testing on academic subjects in public schools and in non-public schools redeeming tuition vouchers, and 4) Adjust minimum per-pupil funding from 1994-95 to the 2000-2001 level. Tom Mohler, member of the group All Kids First/Barry County, said the proposal is "probably the singular most important constitutional amendment for education in my 34 years of public school experience." He said the proposal "could potentially change the face of education in Michigan drastically." Mohler is superintendent of the Barry Intermediate School District, but as chair­ man of the All Kids First committee, is acting in a personal capacity as a private citizen, he said. Mohler and several other local residents organized the committee over a year ago to oppose Proposal I. and have been meeting with individuals and organizations since that time to give them the message that the proposal "will take hundreds of millions from the local neighborhood schools, will mean higher taxes, will leave many kids behind, and arc bad for the local neighbor­ hood schools that teach our kids." The local group is part of a statewide "All Kids First" organization that opposes the voucher proposal. Mohler said there are currently an esti­ mated 220,000 children in private schools in Michigan. The projected average per­ pupil state aid for 2000/2001 is $6,442, be said. Vouchers would give students half that per-pupil aid, or $3,220. If al) children attending private school in the state were eligible for a voucher, he said, the state would have to pay some $708 million out in vouchers. Mohler said that figure does not include any additional students that might switch from public to private schools if the voucher proposal passes, so the $708 million figure could be poten­ tially higher. Stale expenditures for educa­ tion arc nearly $12 billion, so the $708 million figure would represent 5.9 percent of the annua) expenditure on education in the state. Mohler said the proposal, if passed, Mohler said he thinks people are confus­ would also cost money to administrate. ing the schools of choice issue with the "There will be a bureaucracy set up around voucher issue. Recent legislation has administering the vouchers, which will broadened parents' choices on which school cost more tax money." district their children are allowed to attend. Mohler said there are "a lol of things" The voucher issue, however, is not about other than vouchers that could help at-risk whether parents can choose which school students. "It seems a better approach would their child can attend, Mohler said. be to spend resources on what research has "It's about money. It's about draining proved to be more effective," he said, such money out of public schools and putting it as reducing class sizes, giving extra assis­ in private schools." tance to students who need it, tutoring, Funding for neighborhood schools providing mentors, and giving teachers "would be cut drastically," he said. According to an "All Kids First" brochure, -a. moaM*pMHONitertiDr«xpanding their edu­ cational knowledge. "our kids will lose opportunities because of Proposal 1 would not make all 220,000 program cuts, larger classes, and less students attending private school in the money to maintain the schools our tax dol­ state eligible for vouchers. lars built." Only students whose districts have high The proposal would in effect set up an­ dropout rates would be eligible for them. other state program without the funding to Districts with a graduation rale under two support it, Mohler said. "We're all too fa­ thirds are targeted. Currently there are seven miliar in the area of special education with school districts in the state who qualify, services mandated but not funded," he said. Detroit, Vanderbilt, Mackinaw City, Funds for vouchers will instead have to be Inkster, Coleman, Saginaw, and Buena taken out of existing state dollars ear­ Vista. marked for education. "The level of funding However, the proposal allows local dis­ across the state would be d’luted. If they tricts to hold referendums on whether they start spending large amounts of dollars for want vouchers. Signatures must be gath­ vouchers it will reduce the amount avail­ ered ca petitions representing 10 percent of able in the school aid fund. The only way the number voting in the last school elec­ that could be made up for would be with a tion in order for a referendum to be al­ tax increase," he said. lowed. If more districts choose to allow The brochure states that "supporters of vouchers, the amount the state will have to vouchers say that their proposal will not spend on vouchers would increase. raise taxes, but who are they kidding? According to Ed Patru, a spokesperson Paying for two school systems, one pub­ for Kids First! Yes!, the primary group lic, one private, will cost more than paying pushing passage of the voucher proposal, for one." it's difficult to project exactly how many Mohler said that in Milwaukee, which students in the currently eligible districts has the oldest voucher system in the coun­ would take advantage of the voucher pro­ try, taxes had to be raised to support the gram. The "high end" cost of giving voucher system. vouchers to existing private school stu­ Members of All Kids First also do not dents in eligible school districts could be like the fact that taxpayer dollars are being $50 million annually, he said, but such a spent without those receiving them being figure is only guesswork. That figure docs accountable for how the money is spent. not include any public school students who "There's really precious little accountability decide if the proposal is passed to transfer for private schools," Mohler said. There is to private schools, he said. Also, he said, a no state agency governing private schools, final determination of which districts and private school students do not have to actually are eligible will not be made until take state proficiency tests, he said. after the November election, so there could "I think there's a real potential for any­ be more eligible districts. body who wants to, to throw out a shingle Patru said expenses for vouchers would (open a private school), and there would be represent "five cents out of every dollar in precious little taxpayers could say about the $1 billion education surplus." what might or might not happen in that He said that because students transferring school," he said. from public to private schools would only If the proposal is passed. Mohler said, receive half the regular per pupil state aid public money would also be able to be allowance, the rest of the money would be spent by institutions that are allowed to returned to lhe state education fund coffers. discriminate against individuals. "If there's a 10 percent migration (from "The voucher scheme will allow our tax public to private schools), the cost (of money to be used to pay tuition at schools vouchers) would be erased completely," be that can deny admission to any child based said. on race, religious background or special Patru said the claim that vouchers will needs," the brochure states. "Kids they drain money from public schools is "a don't want will be left behind in schools myth." A portion of the voucher proposal that lack the funding to give them the edu­ guarantees that the minimum per pupil cation they deserve." state aid for all public school students will Mohler believes that if the measure is slay at the same level as 2000/2001, he passed, "there will be a greater concentra­ said. Right now, he said, if the stale winds tion of special needs students in the public up in a financial pinch it could reduce per schools. Il costs three limes as much for pupil funding for public school students to special education as regular education," he $4,200, the minimum level allowed in said. "So if you're reducing lhe revenue Proposal A (a properly tax reform measure stream and keeping the same amount of passed several years ago). The voucher pro­ special needs students, you will have fewer posal would not allow state aid to fall be­ resources for them." low $6,000 per pupil, he said. Special education is already underfunded Patru also said that one of lhe main ar­ in Michigan, he said. Proposal 1 could "re­ guments of proponents of the proposal is duce even further lhe poo) of funds public schools have available for special educa­ tion," he said. See VOUCHERS, page 17 > �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 5, 2000 - Page 3 DEPUTIES, continued from page 1 and we gave the county some relief on the prescriptions. That will save the county a lot of money." Bennett also feels the wage increase will make Barry County deputy's wages more comparable to other counties* wages. "I think that’s pretty good in today's economy," he said. "I think this brings them more in line. They're probably in lhe middle of the pack. Four percent each year should bring them closer to the upper pay scale." Representing the deputies at the bar­ gaining table were deputies Dar Leaf, Gary Pearson and Chris Yonkers while Brown, Sheriff Steve DeBoer and county attorney Peter Cohl represented the county in the negotiations. Brown expects the county's personnel ccumillec to review the tentative pact at its meeting Thursday, Oct. 12, before passing it along to the County Board for approval Tuesday, Oct. 24, he said Wednesday. "Once it’s approved, it will be a bind­ ing contract," he said. Meanwhile, the 14-member Barry County corrections officers unit is work­ ing under the terms of its previous con­ tract. which expired Dec. 31. 1999, while negotiating a new pact with the county, Bennett said. CONTRACT, continued from page 1 Superintendent Clark Volz said, "We’re all happy to see this drawing to a close. It has been a long process." Give and take in the settlement process left both unions with a pay increase, but a cap on insurance benefits. According to Jeanne Hansen, president of the Maple Valley Education Association, the biggest sticking point in settling lhe contract was insurance. Hansen said, "They wanted us to take a less expensive plan from a different insurance provider. We said we*d consider a different policy from our current provider, but they wanted us to take a cap — if our insurance raises they will only pay a certain amout and we would have to pay the rest if it goes over." Hansen added, "The biggest issue was definitely the insurance. People didn't want to switch providers, and then asking them to take a cap on top of that was a lot. We finally did settle on taking a cap we feel is high enough that we won't end up paying next year, but we can't guarantee that. "It was a very tough settlement for us all." Also a major issue was the fact that according to a study done by the MVEA, Maple Valley school employees were paid 4 percent lower than any other school district in Eaton County. In light of the new contract's allotment for pay increases, Hansen said, "We arc no longer at the bottom. That is a good thing for a small district, because a lot of people coming out of college don't think of going to a small district. They go to a larger district, maybe nearer to the city so they can get college credits easier. We want to get qualified people into our district and get them to stay instead of leaving after a year or two." The contract must be ratified by the Maple Valley Board of Education in order for it to take effect. Volz said he believed that would happen at Monday's meeting. Volz added, I think both the board and the associations have been represented in the things they wanted, and this keeps lhe district moving forward. I feel confident that it's a good settlement." Figures on salaries for teachers and support personnel in Maple Valley were not reported. Officials said the reason is that the school board had not ratified the new contract. Recommended Road Commission hopeful is Herrington’s son-in-law by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor David Michael Boles, recommended for a Barry County Road Commission scat on a 2-0 vole by the County Board of Commissioners' Central Services Committee, is the son-in-law of County Commissioner Emmet Herrington, but Herrington did not vole to recommend Boles for the post. "It's an ethical question." said Herring­ ton, who serves on lhe Central Services Committee. "I'm a believer in strong ethics." Not voting for Boles, who lives in the same North Avenue home as Herrington, "was the honorable thing to do," Herring­ ton said. Herrington cast his recommendation vote for Roger Pashby, a self-employed home improvement contractor who lives in Hastings. The County Board is expected to make the Road Commission appointment soon. No action was taken last week because commissioners Sandy James and John Barnett were absent. The board is seek­ ing to replace retiring Road Commission Chairman Jack Lenz, whose term expires Dec. 31. Herrington said he did participate in the interviewing of Boles for the post, as he did with all the other applicants. Commissioner Robert Wenger, who serves on the Central Services Commit­ tee, said he thought Herrington's decision was "a fair approach." Commissioners Clare Tripp, who chairs the Central Services Committee, and Wenger, who serves on the commit­ tee, voted to recommend Boles. Commit­ tee member Jeff Mackenzie was absent. Wenger said Boles was "the one can­ didate that stuck out more than the rest." He noted that Boles has a background in excavating and bidding and before he re­ tired was a maintenance supervisor for lhe Kellogg Co. in Battle Creek. The person elected to the Road Com­ mission post has to have the vote of twothirds of the County Board. Wenger said. The Road Commission position pays a yearly salary of $3,400 plus per diems for attending meetings. The meeting pay, the same as County Board members, is $50 for one-half day and a maximum of $75 for one day. If a meeting is less than one-half day, the pay is $25 per hour. Complicating the possible appointment of Boles, County Board Chairman Jim Bailey believes, is that Boles is lhe cur­ rent supervisor of Assyria Township a 1 is seeking re-election in the November general election and Boles' son has a contract with the Road Commission to remove brush along the roadsides. Boles has said he would withdraw from his bid for the Assyria supervisor’s post if the County Board appoints him to the Road Commission, Bailey said, because Boles can't legally hold both positions. However, Bailey said if Boles resigns from the township post, Assyria would be left without a supervisor. Other candidates for the Road Com­ mission seat are James Alden of Delton, Russell K. Stanton of Delton, George (Bud) Leonard of Delton, Mary Lou Gray-Hart of Hastings, Jim Fish of Hick­ ory Comers, Robert H. Kull of Plainwell. Donald Falconer Sr. of Hastings, Roger Pashby of Hastings and Russell Yarger of Freeport. In other business last week, the county board: • Agreed to transfer $15,000 from the county's general fund to the County Sub­ stance Abuse Services budget as a loan to the agency. The transfer will allow the agency to eliminate its $12,000 budget deficit, caused from late reimbursements for services, said Commissioner Jeff Mackenzie, chairman of the board's Fi­ nance Committee. The transfer will take the deficit "off the books" and "clear that up so it isn't an exception in our audit next year," he said "It's like a fund balance (for Substance Abuse) that’s going to remain (there)," Bailey said. "That money is not there to be spent," added County Administrator Michael Brown. "If we need it back, we can get it," Bailey said. Substance Abuse has taken steps to reduce its deficit from $20,000 to $12,000, Brown said. "They are continu­ ing to strive toward correcting that situa­ tion. Commissioner Robert Wenger asked what would happen if Substance Abuse has a deficit every year. Bailey said it would be up to future boards to deter­ mine the answer. "Their feet are to lhe fire now," Wenger said. "My philosophy is that yon can't throw more money to fix it." "We're not really spending the money to help Substance Abuse as much as we are to help the county's audit," MacKen­ zie said. "It's the whole county's audit that’s flagged with an exception because >f this deficit there. It hurts the whole :ounty picture..." Bailey said he didn't understand Wenger's last statement, telling him "you're in support of giving another de­ partment $8,000 a year to help bail out another one... It doesn't add up." • Approved the Child Care Budget for 2000-01 as submitted by Family Court Administrator Robert F. Nida. The budget projects more than a 3 percent increase over last year, commissioners said. See ROAD COM. cont. page 17 River cleanup nets 1,000 pounds of trash... Center has been involved in the coastal cleanup, according to teacher Steve Merring. Students involved in the project were able to "make connections between textbook facts and real world experience that has a direct application of information gained to their academic program." Data from the Hastings cleanup will be added to data gathered worldwide during the cleanup which will help researchers under­ stand what types and amounts of litter are being dumped into waterways. Students participating in the project added to their knowledge of life science, physical science, and earth science, Mening said in a written proposal on the project The project also provided students "an opportunity to contribute to their commu­ nity and practice participating in a positive event" he said. Many local businesses donated food or materials for the cleanup, including Felpausch, Subway, Superette. U-Rent-Em canoes. Waste Management. Culligan, Admiral gas station, Bob's Cun and Tackle. Bradford White, Mostellar Graphics, and others. "The day went without a hitch." Merring said. On hand to help were five members of the U.S. Marine Corps from Battle Creek, who assisted in the cleanup and provided vehicles to transport lhe trash. Students grab canoes in preparation for the cleanup. Travis White (left) and Jon Sherman prepare to head upriver. Jon Sherman drags part of a metal barrel out of the river during the cleanup. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 5, 2000 L€TT€RS from our readers... HYAA has lots of dedicated coaches, volunteers To the editor: I am writing in response to the letter that was written taking aim at the HYAA pro­ gram by Mrs. Debolt. I appreciate all the HYAA board mem­ bers and coaches. I don’t think people real­ ize all the countless hours that arc spent by the board members organizing this league, setting up and scheduling all the games for all the Hastings teams. There are many hours spent on lhe phone, etc., not to mention showing up early in the morning for all home games, setting up the field, setting up the concession stand, set­ ting up the announcing booth, etc. After play is done for the day you will sec them at least one hour later still taking down the field markers, taking down the concession stand, taking down the announcing booth and putting it away, picking up all the garbage we leave laying around etc. And yes. Mrs. Debolt is correct, these people are all volunteers and they arc paid nothing for this. In regards to the coaches who take the time out of their busy schedules to Write Us fl letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building,,Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phore (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. painstakingly teach our young children the game of football: There are some 1 know personally who cither take time off work or work around practice (five days a week in the beginning) and game schedules just so they can reap the rewards of teaching their sons and daughters and ours the game of football. They are volunteers, they receive no money for doing this job. The real reward comes when they sec the gleam in those young children’s eyes when they get to compete and be with their friends. They1 don’t need the all-to-often bickering and criticism from some of the parents. It docs take discipline and hollering out directions from the coaches to teach the game of football. If you don’t think so. then go out and get 30 third- and fourth-graders and line them up in «. line and tell them to get in a three point stance and go on the third hut, especially when a lot have had lit­ tle football experience. They have to be taught to pay attention in practice so when the coach calls out certain plays they know it is time for them to go in and they know what they have to do. This takes a lot of organization from our coaches and discipline from our young players. I and many other parents arc grate­ ful that we have parents who volunteer to be coaches. I have two boys who have been in this HYAA program for a total of five years and have enjoyed every minute of it. They have fun whether they win or lose and look for­ ward to football every year. We as parents have to remember that we set examples for our children. It’s not the children yelling at the referees and coaches, it’s the parents, (not all. but some). I feel sorry for the little boy who was dragged off the practice field by his mother. If the truth was known. I’ll bet he was having a good time learning, playing football and being with his friends. Jeff Quick. Lacey Thornapple manor care exemplary Dear editor, Th;s letter is being written to encourage 7 others to vote ffFSUpport of Thomapple " Manor Nov. 7. My wife is currently a resident of Thor­ napple Manor and we are very pleased with the homelike atmosphere and caring staff that make us feel like part of a family. I was also a resident at Thomapple Manor for rehabilitation after knee surgery. The therapy offered at Thomapple Manor is exemplary. My wife and I have watched several recent renovation projects come to life at the Manor - a special room for those with dementia, a remodeled dining/activity area and the new Memory Walk. If you have not been out to Thomapple Manor recently, we invite you to do so. as this facility is important to the Barry Coun­ ty community. Remember to vote “yes” Nov. 7. Max Wellfare Hastings Visit Us on the NET jadnews.com JJSSr* weHare ,or ^^lschools I keep hearing ads that say that vouchers will give parents “choice." Vouchers arc not about choice; vouchers arc about money. If the voucher constitutional amendment wins this November, it will mean an enormous new welfare program for private schools. There arc now about 220.000 private school students in Michigan. If each of these students were to receive a $3500 voucher, it would cost taxpayers $770 mil­ lion. Worse, this is a constitutional amend­ ment. not just a law. This would mean an increase in your tax dollars to make up for Parents have a wide range of school choice right now; public schools, charter schools, private schools, home schools, schools of choice. Vouchers arc not about choice - they arc about hundreds of mil­ lions of tax dollars flowing to private schools. Your tax dollars. I urge you to vote no on Proposal ! on Nov. 7. Kathryn Barden, president Barry County Association of Retired School Personnel Article showed accused as victim To the editor: I’m writing in response to your Sept. 28 “Police Beat" story, titled “Woman accused of parental kidnapping.” I feel it should haw been printed in a different manner. In the article, the charged individual almost appeared to be a victim, or better yet. a mother concerned about protecting her child. I think quite the opposite is true. If the reporter had taken the time to report all of the facts, a different picture would appear I spoke with the reporter who said some information was left out deliberately. Instead she “paraphiased” the police report, and did it in such a manner as to avoid a call from the charged party or her significant other. This is not fair and honest repotting. Some of the facts left out of the article included the accused refusing to let the child go to school (even though she is a spe­ cial needs child and attends special classes). Soccer team apologizes To the editor: We the members of the varsity and junior varsity soccer team would like to apologize for our irresponsible actions during the homecoming parade. We as high school students should be able to conduct ourselves in a more appropriate manner. We hope because of our actions, we do not lose the support of our community. We hope this does not alter your percep­ tion of us at a Hastings athletic program. Captain Isaac Weeks, Captain Matt Norris. B Hastings varsity and JV s6ccef'rt&'fttsH Thornapple Manor meets needs Dear editor: Have you ever been in the wrong place at the wrong time? Or perhaps a lowd one has? Accidents occur causing an emergency situation, and the hospital personnel can only do so much. Then a decision has to be made as to “what to do now.” Needing someone to take care of a “loved one" is a big concern. My mother needed this care and I chose Thomapple Manor. Thank God they were there for her needs. What would we, the citizens of Barry County, do if we didn't have this facility? I shudder to even think about that. The staff at Thomapple Manor treated my mom with such compassionate care - almost like she was their mother. If you cwr have to make a choice as to the well-being of a parent. Thomapple Manor is your best choice. Then you will be sure you’re in the right place at the right time. Marcella L. Barry Hastings the accused refusing to let the police inter­ view the child, the significant other's death threats in front of the officers toward the custodial father, and the accused refusing to let the child go to necessary medical appointments. The accused’s story of abuse and assault only came as a result of the police interviewing her on a complaint by the father of the children that she assaulted him in front of many witnesses, that the children ran to escape from the accused, the accused refused any contact from the father, and the accused was told to return the child by the school, the Friend of the Court, and the police officers or she would be charged with felony kidnapping, which she was. Finally, all of this happened approximate­ ly one week after the accused had the amount she pays in child support increased. The article did nothing to show the real victim of the incident, the child, who was forcibly kept from her family and friends, from necessary medical treatment, from after school sports, and she was forced to hide from lhe police officers. The child had to witness the significant other be arrested for an unrelated charge of non payment of child support and then her mother arrested on kidnapping charges. The article did nothing to report the damage done to the child's mental or physical health. The article has encouraged some to go to the charged individual and grant her some sympathy, but not once has anyone come to the real victim, the child and her family, and ask if they could help. Some facts the reporter may or may not have been aware of arc the alleged lengthy criminal history of the significant other, including tjmc in, prison for illegal narcotics and assault and battery convictions. Also, the accused has a criminal record herself, consisting of multiple false police reports, non payment of support and theft. It is also possible the reporter did not get all the reports on this incident because several police departments were involved. In an attempt to hurt her ex-husband, the accused disregarded the rights and well being of her child. The way this article was reported only helps to add to the damage done to the child and her family. In the future, I would hope reporters would take the time to investigate the story and report it in such a fashion as to not increase the damage brought to the children or their families. This would only better the reputation of the paper and gain it respect in the outlying areas. Dan Fighter Editor's Note: The Banner stands by the report to which Mr. Fighter refers in his letter. The allegations against the unidentified ex-husband were attributed to the named accused in the interest of fairness to the accused who has not been found guilty. The lengthy police report was paraphrased in the interest of reporting only the offense for which the accused was charged "74«a Illaak'l Stnitinn... HastingsBaNNER PUBLIC OPINION: Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Games best ever? In the Olympic Games' closing ceremonies Sunday night, the president of the International Olympic Committee pronounced the Games in Sydney "the best ever." Do you agree? Why or why not? 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Jerry Eaton, Hastings: Barbara Strobl, Hastings: "I think the Olympics was cool, but I think lhe Romanian gymnast shouldn't have lost her medal because of the cold medicine the team doctor gave her." "The torch lighting cere­ mony was technologically lhe most impressive ever, Cathy Freeman had a significant impact. There was no controversial situation except for the rescind of a gold medal from the Romanian gymnast." Christie Todd, Hastings: "I didn’t watch them.” Jon Hallock, Hastings: "I don't know. I didn't watch them." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 5. 2000 - Page 5 Four-Tounship Water Resources Council conducts bus tour Financial FOCUS The Four-Township Water Resources Council conducted a bus tour last Satur­ day in Barry, Prairieville. Richland and Ross Townships for local citizens and in­ terested individuals. The tour featured important natural features and some of the activities in progress to protect local resources. Participants included representatives from the governments of the three town­ ships with independent planning and zon­ ing. the Richland Village Council, can­ didates for county-level offices in both Barry and Kalamazoo counties, profes- Furnished By...MARK D. CHRIST€NS€N of tdward Jones and Co. Health Care Industry is looking fit If you’ve got a headache, then you’re going to reach for a pain reliever. If you’ve got a sore throat, you’ll go for the lozenges. If you cut yourself, it’s time for the ban­ dages. And when you do these things, you probably won’t give a thought to what\ happening in the economy. That’s why health care, as an investment area, rarely goes out of style. Regardless of what’s going on in the markets, people still get sick, visit doctors, require prescriptions and use other medical procedures. The health care industry has grown rapid­ ly over the past few years — and it could be attractive to investors, due to several impor­ tant trends: dging populace — Of course, we’re all getting older. But now, more Americans arc getting older than ever before. In fact, the ovcr-65 segment will expand by 55 percent over the next 20 years, according to a Census Bureau estimate. And, despite a movement toward healthier lifestyles, peo­ ple still generally need more health care services as they age. New international markets — Developing nations and third-world coun­ tries spend only a fraction of what the United States spends on health care However, as these developing nations build their economics, they will likely devote a higher percentage of their total income toward health care. Medicare reform — Congress continues to debate Medicare reform proposals. Various bills — ranging from significant government involvement to a subsidized, private-payer system — arc being drafted. Ultimately, a middle-of-the-road settlement may well emerge — one that helps con­ sumers and continues to provide growth opportunities for the health-care industry. Within the broad heading of “health care." companies typically fall into four segments: • Drug companies — Although prescrip­ tion medicines arc extremely costly to develop, a “blockbuster” drug, such as Viagra or Vioxx. can prove lucrative to the drug company involved. • Medical devices — Medical-device manufacturers produce products and equip­ ment used to diagnose and treat medical conditions. Some of the most promising companies offer products designed to com­ bat cardiovascular disease. • Health rare services — Health care service providers, such as hospitals and health maintenance organizations (HMOs), must overcome considerable obstacles. Facing increased competition, HMOs have Trail cleanup Is Saturday The Thomapple Trail Association will hold a trail cleanup beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Oct. 7. The clean-up activities will take place along the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail, weather permitting. It will include brush and trash pickup, tree trimming and other necessary tasks. Anyone interested in helping with the cleanup should meet at the Whispering Waters Campground off M-37 in Rutland Township by 9:30 a.m. been hurt by not being able to pass higher costs on to consumers. And the hospital industry is in the midst of rapid consolida­ tion. • Biotechnology — Biotechnology firms use genetic engineering and DNA technol­ ogy to produce therapies and products. Although biotechnology draws a lot of attention, there arc some substantial risks involved in investing in this sector. Smaller biotech firms, for example, often operate at a substantial loss, and they typically lack product diversification. Furthermore, these firms tend to rely on outside sources to fund their research and development. Finally, thcrc^ no assurance that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will approve the drugs that biotech firms arc developing. Aithough some health care segments arc riskier than others, the industry in general has a bright future. So. if your portfolio doesn’t currently contain much in this area, you may want to consider some of the pos­ sibilities. It’s a good way to diversify your holdings — in a healthy way. —STOCKS— The following prices are from the close ol business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mfg. 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The first was a private parcel along a tributary to Spring Brook in Richland Township. The natural beauty and fragile habitat of this land will be protected from development through a conservation easement agreement with the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy. The second stop was the Gull Lake View Golf Course, which straddles 38th Street south of Gull Lake in Ross Town- oped and in place to maintain the facil­ ity and the environment at lhe same lime. He repeatedly pointed out that wise stewardship practices also were fre­ quently economically beneficial to lhe operation. The last stop was the Prairieville Township Park at the outlet of Prairieville Creek into the north end of Gull Lake. Dr. Jack Woods, a retired Western Michigan University professor who lives along Prairieville Creek, de­ scribed the long history of efforts that he and other property owners have pursued to provide protection for the creek. To date, these efforts have met with mixed success. Dr. Kenneth Komheiser, chairman of the Prairieville Township Planning & Zoning Commission, stated that the The Adventures of Numberman... B® Today’s Adventure: VOTING RECORDS ,3 o • B Politicians are It's election time again. _ asking us to vote for them. Newspapers, radio and TV arc filled with reasons we should support a particular candidate. Opponents love to run ads blasting a sit­ ting member for voting for or against issues. Sadly, we Americans don’t know the whole story. When a bill is introduced in the House or Senate, any member may propose an amendment. This is the grease that turns the wheels of government. These sweeteners make the bill tasty enough so that other members will vote for it. Do you remember Senator William Proxmire of Wisconsin? Years ago he would award the “Golden Fleece” for outrageous amendments. It¥ lime for another peopled champion to step forward and enlighten us on how Congress spends our money. Wouldn’t it be great if all bills stood on their own two feet? No amendments! No pork! We Americans then could judge each candidate truly on their voting records. Congress might say this will slow down government. I say since we live in a com- puter age, why not run the bill past your constituents before you vote! Each week, post a summary of next week’s proposed legislation on your web page. Your con­ stituents could then give you feedback on how they would like you to vote. Talk about representative government! This would be awesome! Instead of reacting to focus groups, you would be casting votes based on the desires of voters who put you there to represent them! Congress today seems to vote according to the following criteria: 1. What does my party leadership want me to do. 2. What does my president want me to do. 3. What does my lobbyist want me to do. 4. What docs my large campaign contrib­ utor want me to do. Maybe citizens would not be so cynical if our elected officials would first ask them­ selves. “What do my voters want me to do?” and “What is best for America?” (What do you think? Please write to: Numbcrman, c/o this newspaper). Copyright. Numberman. 2000 commission is planning a new effort to help protect this unique natural resource. Tony Groves, a water resource special­ ist from Progressive AE of Grand Rapids, discussed the studies he is coordinating for the Four-Township Water Resources Council. They are evaluating the effects of recreational use on the largest surface waler bodies in the four townships and lhe environmental effects of develop­ ment on the lakeshores and surrounding areas. The study lakes are Crooked. Gull, Pine and Sherman. The Four-Township Waler Resources Council is dedicated to protecting water quality and preserving rural character in Barry and Prairieville townships in Barry County and Richland and Ross townships in Kalamazoo County. The tour is part of a watershed protection project funded by grants from the Kalamazoo Foundation, lhe Michigan Farm Bureau, the Farm­ land and Community Alliance, the Rural Development Council of Michigan and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the Michigan Depart­ ment of Environmental Quality. The council plans additional tours for next year. MW OKU aJKt ------- - <i, rr 1---------------./?'! ^ci t!M>! .O-------------- -i +I -1L-3 u '.Tg!.r; - 7 Graphics I HOUR PHOTO PROCESSING ADVANCED COMMERCIAL PRINTERS, located in downtown Hastings has moved to it's new location just north of Hastings on M-43 next to J-Ad Graphics production facility at 1351 N. Broadway in the BARN! LETTERS Uy our new advanced photo processing system using the iateet ta digital technology providtag you with the highest quality from Our Readers, continued f»t«» Many improvements at the Manor To the editor: I have been a volunteer at Thomapple Manor for over 30 years. I’ve witnessed many improvements made over those years - both in the physical fea­ tures of the building and in the nursing care. The Comfort Comer for Alzheimer patients is one of the latest examples of this. The Activities Department has sponsored many innovative programs. The therapy department returns many patients to their homes. All this has been accomplished without asking county residents for additional funds since 1958. Now there is a need. If I find it necessary to go to the Manor. I hope the same care will be available. Mabel Boyion. Hastings We process 35mm Advanced Photo System and 120 film on site. I Hour or Next Day Processing ----------------- 1351 N. Broadway / M-43 (616) 945-9105 Watch for Our Grand Opening Specials! �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 5. 2000 |Robert B. Still| HASTINGS -Robert B. Still. 66, of Hastings died Saturday, September 30. 2000 at his home. He was bom on July 5, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Ralph and Dorothy (Curtis) Still. He was raised in Barry and Eaton coun­ ties and attended schools there. He was mamed to Alice Hummel which ended in divorce. He married Sharon R. (Jewett) Taylor on January 6, 1962 and she survives. He has lived at his present address on the Hammond Road since October 1994. He was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for 27 years and as a self-employed carpenter, building and re-modeling several homes in the area. He retired in 1993. Mr. Still was well known by family and friends for his sense of humor, his strong work ethic and his willingness to help oth­ ers when in need. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; sons, Danny (Vanessa) Guy of Crystal City, MO. Dale (Anna) Taylor of Hastings, Brandon (Sandy) Taylor, of Hastings, Robert Still, Jr. of Hastings; daughters, Brenda Kenuam of French Village, MO, Sue (Chester) Turner of Fistus. MO, Brenda (Terry) Noteboom of Hastings, and Rebecca (Ron) Rattcrree of Wasilla, Alaska; 27 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; brother, Ralph Still of Omaha, Arkansas; and large extended famiiy He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Matjoric Lane; brother. Guy Still; infant sister. Dolly Still; granddaughter. Danielle Guy; and great grandson. William Heath-man. Services will be held 11 a m. Tuesday. October 3, 2000 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor’s James Durr and Walter Winebrenner officiating. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery, Barry County, Ml. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. —a/ the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH CEDAR CREEK BIBLE M.LASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH Cedar Creek Rd. 8 mi South. Pas­ 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert 49050 Pastor Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship 1100 am. Evening Service at Sunday .Service 9 30 am. Sun­ day School 11 00 am . Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday 6 00 pm. Wednesday Pray er Bible 7 00 p m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH nights 6 30 p.m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Pastor ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II am. PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 105 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 am . Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Masses 8 30 am and 11 00 am. Confession Saturday 3 30-4 15 pm 4 30 pm. Sunday COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHUP.CH 9275 S HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Wesi Slate Road. Hastings. Mich W Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9:45 a.m Traditional. 10 IS am Sun­ day School. II 15am Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Sunday School 9 30 am.; classes for all ages Morning Wor­ ship 10:43 am Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services Sunday Evening Service. 6 00 p.m Wednesday activities 7 00 7.30 pm For more information call the church office pm arc Rambows or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits 948-2549 Sunday Service Tunes are 8 30 am . 9 55 am and 1120 am Tuesday prayer and share time 10 00 am. Wednesday evening service 6 30 pm Youth group meets Wednesday frJQg M. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 367-40tfrWnhip Ser- also Nursery and children's activ­ ities thru the 4th grade available for ail services Bring the whole family viA Sunday. 11:00 am. Sunday School. 10 am far allies GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH -THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd. M-37 South at M-79. Rev Rtchwd Moore. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. WedAfhun 9 a m to 12 noon Sunday Mommg 9:30 am Sunday School. 10.45 am Mommg Worship. Sun 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship (Gr 6-12); Sun evening service as announced ir weekly bulletin 6pm. Wed 6­ * p.m Warriors (Gr K-Slh), (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p m ). Wed 7pmPrayer Mtg (child care provided) (One mile cast of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St) Affiliated wuh Grace Brethren Churches. International Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945­ Conunatnt 9224 Sunday School Classes 9:45 am. SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10 45 am. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6 00 pm; Thursday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 pm All ages always wel­ SPECIAL CREATION EVANGELISM VIDEO SERIES (very imforma- come SCIENCE SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Irvc. but Iighl-hearted) by Dr Kent Hovind. Sundays 7 pm. starling Sept 10 thru December 2415 McCann Rd EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion 315 W Center St (comer of S Broad­ way and W Center St) Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F William Voctberg. Director of Music Sunday Worship Ser­ FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH vices -1 am. and 10 a m. Sunday School - 10 am Nursery Avail­ able at 10 am Vacation Bible School. Aug 7-10 from 6-8 p m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 am Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Scr- vice. 6 00 pm evening Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m Sen ices for Adults. Teens and Children H ASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morr>ng Worship 11 am . Sunday Event ig Service bpm. Thursday Bibl. Study 7pm If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:30 am Morning Prayer. 11 00 a m Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T Hmtwick 948-9604 Rev Deacon David S Mohrhardt 517-627-9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services Affiliated with the In­ dependent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries 9 30 am Sunday School for all ages. 10 45 am . Morning Worship Service. 6 00 pm. Evening Service. 7 00 pm Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p m . Astana. Sr and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studer Leisure Time F-'low ship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMl NITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership trainmg Coma of State Rd and Boltwood St. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday 9 45 am Sunday School. 10:45 am Mommg Worship. 6 00 p m Evening celebration for all Wednesday. 6:30 p m.. Kid's Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Smg and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 am . Senior Adult Bible Study For fur­ ther information call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St, Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. Oct 8 8 00 ft 10 45 a m Worship. 9:30 Sunday School (all ages). 12 45 p.m Barry County Jail Ministry. b 004 00 Middle School Youth Thursday Oct 5 - 7.00 p.m Catcchumcnatc Friday . Oct 6 - 4 00 p m Wedding. 7 00-9 00 God's Children Saturday. Oct 7 - 7.00 p.m Wedding. 8 00 Narcotics zXnonymous Monday. Oct 9 7 00 p m Women of Faith Tues­ day. Oct 10 - 7.00 pm Steward­ ship Committee. 7 30 Overeaten Anonymous Wednesday. Oct i I 10 00 am WordWatchcrs. 7 00 p m. Worship HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Coma of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pas­ tor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Director of Music. Or­ ganist Church phone (616) 945­ 9574 Barrier free building with el­ evator to all floors Broadcast of worship service ova WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 ant Office hours arc Monday through Thursday from 9 00 a m to 12 00 p m and I 00 pm to 4 00 pm and Friday 9 00 a m to 12 00 p m during the summer SUNDAY SCHEDULE 9 30 am Worship. Jr Church. 10 30 am Coffee. 1030 am Ra­ dio Broadcast On Sept 10th we will resume our regular worship schedule, but in addition, we will be offering an Alternative Worship Schedule This service ts intended specifically for youth and young adults, and the young at heart This is a less formal service, it will in­ clude ■ variety of music other than traditional hymns Wc will also be offering a new Young Adult Sun­ day School Class Our schedule will look like this 8 30 am. Al­ ternative Worship Service. 9 30 a m. Sunday School for ail ages. 10 30 am . Coffee Fellowship. 1100 am. Traditional Worship Service FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadwav. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49051 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor 9 00 a m Traditional Worship Service. 9 20 am ChildensWorship. 10 00am "Cof­ fee Hour" tn the Dining Room. 10 10 a m Sunday School for all ages. II 20 am Contemporary Worship Service The 9 00 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH-AM fbe 11 20 Service appears on local cable throughout the week Nursery is pro­ vided during both services Chil­ dren's Worship is available dunng b»>lh ven ices ' This information on worship services is provided by N The Hastings Banner, lhe churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions” - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan Qbitu.a’iie.s Nancy M. Price HASTINGS - Paul A. Meek, age 33. of Hastings, died Wednesday, September 27. 2000 in Hastings. Mr. Meek was bom on July 30, 1967 in Hastings the son of Weldon D. and Hazel D. (Martz) Meek. He had been a lifelong Hastings area resident and graduated in 1986 from Hastings High School. Mr. Meek was employed at the Pella Window Company for seven years and for the past several years as a well-known musician and musical composer, using his talents to play at many events. He attended the Nashville Baptist Church and was an accomplished woodcraftcr. He was preceded in death by grandpar­ ents and a nephews, Kristofer Meek on February 8, 2000. Mr. Meek is survived by his parents. Hazel and Weldon Meek of Hastings; brothers, David (Pam) Meek of Manton, James (Becki) Meek, of Hastings, Mark (Barb) Meek, of Hastings, Matthew Meek of Middleville, and Jon (Annie) Meek, of Hastings; sisters, Laura (Gary) Randall, of Climax, and Annette (Chris) Furrow, of Hastings; 21 nieces and nephews; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Respecting his wishes, private family ser­ vices will be held with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Paul A. Meek Mbmoria! Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. |Eva Rose Stauffer| HASTINGS - Eva Rose Stauffer, age 74, of Hastings, died Friday, September 29. 2000 at her residence. She was bom December 25, 1925 in Oxford Junction, Iowa, the daughter of John and Julianna (Faulk) Baguss. Mrs. Stauffer: employment included Hastings Manufacturing Co., co-owner of the Saxon Hut store in Hastings, and worked 20 years at Les co, retiring in 1987. She nurried Albert .Stauffer on January 1966, he died January 13, 2000. She was preceded in death by daughter, Marius Thompson in 1985, Diana Layne in 1985. Sandra Clark in 1992, and a son, tWwWtotesky Jr. in 1986; brothers Christian Baguss and Gerhardt Baguss. Surviving are daughters, Linda Sanders, Kristine Kotcsky; a son. Van Stauffer all of Hastings; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; step-children, Judy Stauffer of Alaska, Janet Look of Eagle, Michigan, and Richard Stauffer of New Jersey, brother, John (Rose) Baguss of Spring Lake; sister, Mctha Adams of Davenport. Iowa, many nieces and nephews. Memorials can be made to the American Lung Association. Funeral services were held Monday, October 2, 2000 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Revered Dr. Michael Anton officiated. Burial was in Rutland Twp. Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. Virgil J. Whipple HASTINGS - Mr. Virgil J. Whipple, age 84, of Hastings, died Tuesday, October 3.2000 at Tendercare of Hastings. He was bom in Barry County on August 1, 1916. He lived in Lacey, Battle Creek and Hastings. Mr. Whipple served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1945. He was a Mechanic at several area service stations. He married Edna (Bruce) Lumbert on January 22.1980. and she preceded him in death on May 4, 1999. Mr. Whipple is survived by six daughters; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. No visitation was held. Full military services were held on Wednesday. October 4, 2000 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Memorials can be made to the family. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. I_________ Deborah A. Koan_______ FREEPORT - Deborah A. Koan, age 42, of East M-43 Hwy., Freeport died Saturday, September 30, 2000 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Hastings. Deborah was bom on June 26, 1958 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Leonard and Claudine (Gross) Oswald. She was raised in the Hastings area and attend­ ed Hastings schools. She was married to Bernard “Bernie’’ Koan on June 12. 1976 and he survives. She has lived at her present address since April 2000. Deborah was employed at Twin City Foods in Lake Odessa for lhe past 16 years. She is survived by her husband. Porter Bernard “Bernie” Gene Koan; sons, Jessie Gene (Jay) Koan, of Delton. Porter Bernard Gene Koan, of Freeport; daughter, Robin Racanne Koan, of Nashville; sister. Lenia Roop, of Missouri; brother. Darwin Oswald of Hastings; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, mother-in-law, Irene Allcrding, and brother, David Carl Oswald. Memorial services will be held Saturday. October 7, 2000 at 11 a.m at the Hastings cirst Baptist Church with Pastor Daniel Currie officiating. There will be no funeral home visitation. A memorial reception will follow ser­ vices at the church. Arrangements arc being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. More Obituaries Appear on Page 15 Lloyd H. Hill BATTLE CREEK Nancy M Pncc. age 52. of Battle Creek, died Saturday, September 30, 2000 at her residence. She was bom on March 29, 1948 in Baltic Creek to Bill and Nannie (Szekely) Perry. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1965. Nancy was employed by Eaton Corp, for 10 years prior to plant closure as an inspec­ tor. She was employed as a waitress for seven years by Moonrakcr Restaurant. Community involvements included being a member of St. Philip Catholic .lurch. She enjoyed fishing and camping. She was married to Bill Dameron, which ended in divorce. She was married on October 20. 1995 in Battle Creek to Robert A. Price. Survivors include her husband; daugh­ ters, Crestlie Bauman and Tami Shotwell, both of Battle Creek, and Marci Plushnik of East Leroy; four grandchildren; mother. Nannie Perry of Battle Creek; and sister. Joanne White of Kalamazoo. She was preceded in death by her father. Bill Perry and brother. Richard Perry. Funeral mass was held Wednesday, October 4. 2000 at St. Philip Catholic Church. The Reverend Father Jaya Rao Polimera officiated. Burial was at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Philip Church or to the family. Arrangements by the Richard A. Funeral Home. | ~Mdo^Mike^rederidcCo!dren VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - Milo (Mike) Frederick Coldren. died peacefully at home, sur­ rounded by family on September 23, 2000. He was bom in Hillsdale, October 22, 1927, the son of the late Pastor and Mrs. Arthur Coldren, and a graduate of Hastings High School. Mike was Chairman of the Board of the Maria Montessori Academy, President of International Association of Progressive Montessonans, former long-term member of the board of S.A.L.T.S. (Sail and Life Training Society). Mike was teacher and counselor in Sookc School District; former staff member of Inter-Varsity Christian fel­ lowship in Michigan and BC (including Pioneer Pacific Camp). He was beloved husband for 42 years and best friend of Pat, much loved father and counselor of Tricia, Vancouver. Heather (Mike) Searle, Tsawwasscn; Milo “Chip” (Kimberly), Victoria; Kathryn (Pierre) Burke, Victoria; adored “Boppa" of Andrea Searle. He is survived by sisters Ruth (Wyman) Clagctt, Hastings, Michigan; Virginia (James) Young. New Auburn, Wisconsin; Dorothy Wood, The Dalles. Oregon; broth­ ers Phillip (Midge), Tempe, Arizona; David (Betty), Elkhart. Indiana; sister-in-law Mary (Mike) Black. Burlington. Ontario and 26 nieces and nephews. His friendship was a blessing to many I leartfclt thanks to Drs. Sparling and Link, the Reverend Ron Corcoran, nurses and caregivers, and the Palliative Care team. Funeral service were at St. Matthias Anglican Church, Richmond and Richardson, Thursday, September 28th. In lieu of flowers, please consider dona­ tions to Mana Montcsson Academy, 4052 Wilkinson Rd.. Victoria, BC V8Z585 or S A L TS., P.O. Box 5014 Station B. Victoria. BC V8R6N3. “A man after God’s own heart." VERMONTV ILLE - Lloyd H. Hill, age 93, of Vermontville died Sunday. October I, 2000 at Eaton County Medical Facility. Lloyd was bom on September 20, 1907 in Vermontville, Michigan the son of Alonzo and ha (H alienbeck) Hill. He was raised a lifelong resident of the Vermontville area and attended area schools. After graduating high school, he attended Michigan Technical University at Houghton. Lloyd was married to Evelyn VandcrVecrc on June I, 1935 in Vermontville. He was a partner with his wife on the family farm in Vermontville and enjoyed planting trees. He was a member of United Methodist Church - Vermontville, lifetime member of the Masonic Temple (Kalamo Chapter), Vermontville Farm Bureau Group, and the Vermontville Twp. Board for many years. Mr. Hill is survived by daughter, Janet (Bob) Pollard, Otsego. Ml; grandsons, Aaron (Francine) Allen, Washington. D.C., Ryan Allen, Kalamazoo. Ml; Lucas Pollard, Otsego, Ml; brothers. William Hill and Raymond Hill, both of Owosso. Ml; aunt, Lucile (Lynn) Satlcrier, Zcpherhills, FL; brother-in-law. Robert Laity, Albion. Ml; and many nieces and nephews. He was pre­ ceded in death by his wife. Evelyn Hill; par­ ents, Alonzo and Iva Hill; infant daughter, Agnes Hill and sister, Alice Laity. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. Arrangements are being made by Maple Valley Chapel. W. Bruce Matthews | GRAND HAVEN - W. Bruce Matthews, age 96, of Grand Haven, died Thursday evening. September 28, 2000. He was born on May 29. 1904 in Hastings, Michigan, to James R. and Jennie (Murdock) Matthews; and married Doris I. Sprague in 1926. They had been married 72 years at the time of her death on March 15. 1998. Mr. Matthews earned a Bachelors Degree ijtuanoscape ii/iX 4 ATcnnecnire sUll,'*- 1 -• ui rrom Mtctngan State University in 1925. He moved to the Grand Haven area from Newaygo in the spring of 1969. Mr. Matthews was the designer, builder and owner of the Grand Haven Golf Club, 1965-prcscnt. He was the former manager and superintendent of Greenridge Country Club in Grand Rapids, 1930-1958; and a former resident of Comstock Park and Newaygo. Mr. Matthews was co-founder of the Professional Golf Mgt. Program at Ferris State College; was inducted into the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame in 1993; recip­ ient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Michigan Golf Course Owners Assoc, in 1996; instituted the W. Bruce Matthews Scholarship Fund through Western Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Assoc, in 1996; and became an honorary member of the Michigan and Border Cities Golf Course Superintendent^ Assoc, in 1969. Mr. Matthews became a member of the Golf Course Superintendents Assoc, of America in 1930. and served on the board of directors in 1946. He had been a member of Club Managers of America since 1931, and became a 25-ycar club member in 1956 and was president 1961-1964. He was also a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects; Western Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Assoc, since 1945 receiving their Meritorious Award in 1995; co-foundcr and five-term president (1956­ 1960) of Michigan Turfgrass Foundation receiving their Meritorious Service Award in 1981. Mr. Matthews was also a Mason and Shrincn and was a member of the Scottish Rite-Valley of Grand Rapids, and Saladin Temple - AAONMS of Grand Rapids. He loved his family, golfing, hunt­ ing. fishing and traveling. Survivors include his daughters: Kathryn (Ray) McDermid, Grand Haven. Marilyn (Bud) Magee. Newaygo; sons, Wally B. (Carolyn) Matthews. Grand Haven; Jerry H. Matthews. Laingsburg; 15 grandchil­ dren; 23 great-grandchildren; one great­ great-grandson. Jacob Puff; friend and caregiver. Grace White, Grand Haven; sis­ ter-in-law. Ruth Matthews, Tampa, Florida; brother-in-law. Norval Nielsen, Hastings; also many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by son. George; grand­ son. William; and great-grandson, Bart Matthews; his sisters, Alice Coulon and Kathryn Nielsen; his brothers, Plynn and Robert Matthews; and step-mother, Lottie Matthews. The funeral service for Mr. Matthews was held Monday, October 2, 2000 at VanZantwick Bartels Kammcraad Chapel in Grand Haven. Interment will be in Grand Haven Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of North Ottawa Community or the W. Bruce Matthews Scholarship Fund through W. Mich. Golf Course Superintendents Assoc. Arrangements by the VanZantwick Bartels Kammcraad Chapel. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 5. 2000 - Page 7 Jlake, OdeMa l\l EWS ur ’ywyviin^i no, vywviw Baurs-Ashley united in marriage Sara Louise Baurs and Shane Gregory Ashley were united in marriage on June 17, 2000 at the home of the bride's parents on Wall Lake in Delton. Parents of the couple arc James and Judy Baurs and Ronald and Dalcnc Ashley, all of Delton. The matron of honor was Nicole Makowski, friend of the bride. The best man was Tod Ashley, brother of the groom. After a lake ceremony with family, a re­ ception immediately followed for family and friends at the Hastings Country Club. After a honeymoon trip to Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, the cou­ ple reside in the Dowling-Lacey area. m n nvviauiicw, ui im oh ii io... Cotants to observe golden anniversary On October 15. 2000, Mr. and Mrs. William Cotant will be honored by their children with an open house from 2-4 p.m. at Hastings Hope United Methodist Church • celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Bill and the former Marilyn McDonald were married on October 20, 1950. Their children and spouses arc Art and Judi Cotant, Sartell. MN; Bob and Kathy Cotant, Hastings; Lon and Dan Jorg. Tuc­ son, AZ; and Ann and Bruce Schcck, Kala­ mazoo. They have 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Bill retired from Kellogg s in 1988 after 36 years of service. Bill and Marilyn have remained active in their family business Cotant's Farm Market that they established in 1955. Mixes celebrate 25th anniversary Larry and Barbara Mix will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Sept. 13, 2000. They were married at the Peopled Bible Church in Nashville. Mich. They have four children, Jennifer Johnson, John, Josh and Joe and two grandchildren. They arc planning a weekend get away. Node* of Mortgwgw Foreclosure Saia THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy J Miller and Linda Miller, husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Mortgage Acceptance Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 22.1999. and recorded on November 29. 1999 Document Number 1038490, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by sa-d mortgagee to the Bank One. National Association, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated October 22.1999. whid i was recorded on June 9. 2000. Document Number 1045361. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYFIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT AND 31/100 dollars ($85.348 31), ndud ing interest at 12.200% pet annum. Under the power of sale contained in sr»d mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on October 19. 2000 Said premu-es are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Commencing at the Northeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 Section 9. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence East 315 feet along the North 1/8 line of said Section; thence South 22 degrees 45 minutes West 1219.6 feet along the centerline of Lindsey Road Right-of-Way for the True Place of Beginning; thence South 22 degrees 45 minutes West. 218.8 feet along said centerline; thence North 83 degrees 59 minutes West. 245.5 feet; thence South 77 degrees 17 minutes West. 50 feet; thence North 87 degrees 28 minutes West. 432.16 feet to the point of intersection of a line herein under described as Line "A"; thence North 14 degrees 05 minutes 40 seconds East. 360 feet, more or less, along Line 'A' to a point which lies North 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds. West from the Point of Beginning of this descrip­ tion; tnence South 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 sec­ onds East. 744 feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning Line "A" described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9; and running thence West 40 rods for the Race of Beginning; thence Southwesterly to the Southwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 9 and for the Race of Ending The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated September 7. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593 1305 Trott & Trott, PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 4802f Fie *200020136 Panthers (10/5) Visit Us on the HET www.jadnews.com Andruses to mark 50th anniversary Clifford and Lois Andrus wil) celebrate 50 years of marriage on Sept. 27, 2000. They were married at Urbandale, Mich. They have three children: Galen (Claire) Andrus of Middleville, Kathryn Andrus and Hance Marc Freed of Franklin. Tenn, and Kim Andrus of Hastings. Highlighting the occasion will be a fam­ ily dinner and a trip to Tennessee. They have lived on the same farm on An­ drus Rd. for 50 years. The Lake Odessa Area Histoneal Society will meet at 7;30 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 12. at Lake Manor community rooms. The speak­ er will be James Mohn of Marshall, a rail­ road enthusiast. With Lake Odessa being established largely because of the impending arrival of a railroad, the society has had a strong inter­ est in anything pertaining to railroads. Pro­ curement and removal of a working depot to a new site for historical purposes has been lhe primary thrust of the society for more than 15 years. The next open house at the depot'muscum will be on Oct. 28. At the September open house, there were several visitors who came to sec the summer exhibit and to pur­ chase glass trinket boxes bearing a sketch of the 1922 school. The reprinted centenni­ al history books are selling well. Some vis­ itors come to add to their sets of commem­ orative dated mugs. The 2000 mug was the last in the series of six. 'There is a flurry of activity at two local church halls in preparation for the weekend. At Fellowship Hall, ladies from Central United Methodist Church arc busily sorting and pricing a mountain of goods for the semi-annual rummage sale. The hours are 9 to 5 Friday. Oct. 6. and 9 to I Saturday, Oct. 7. Across town, the Altar Society of St. Edward's Church is arranging, baking and stitching for their annual bazaar. The day­ long event will have lunch, forenoon snacks, baked goods, craft exhibits from outside crafters, health fair with free blood pressure and more, travelogues, raffles for several prizes. The hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday night’s football game is at Lansing Catholic Central at 7:30. The J V team plays at home tonight against the LCC team at 7 p.m. Girls’ varsity and JV basketball games are to be played Oct. 10 at home against the Mason teams. Co-ed varsity cross country competition will be at home Oct. 10 listed as LC/Chariottc. A girls’ tennis match will be at 4 p.m. Oct. 10 at Ionia. On Sept. 9 Lynn and Joanne Prentiss of Interlochen observed their 50th wedding anniversary. Joanne’s family members from here who attended were Tom and Jackie Gilliland of Morrison Lake, Ed and Janis Kenyon of Portland, their sons Curtis and Ron. Kendall Cross, his daughter Kimm Cross of Detroit, and a cousin Leanna Miller of Grand Ledge. Joanne was one of the four daughters of Voight and Nettie Cunis of Tasker RpafL , By Wednesday of last week the remain­ ing facade on the 1922 school was a victim of the wrecking ball. The front entry with the large windows from the stair landing above it was silhouetted for recent weeks, reminiscent of a castle in ruins. Meantime, the piles of bricks get larger. The only thing standing by then was the smokestack adja­ cent to the furnace room on the rear side. One youngster said it should have a big Viking painted on its side. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Odessa Township Hall at I p.m. The speaker will be a native son. Randy Riley, who grew up at Hubbardston. He is in charge of the geneal- ogy'Michigan history floor of the State of Michigan Library in Lansing. Retired Lake Odessa businessman Leon Steams of Dutton reports that his daughter. Patricia Allen of Arkansas, was able to come to Michigan for his 90th birthday. Her husband suffered a broken hip in a fall and he is blind. She was able to secure a tempo­ rary care-giver to be with him during her Michigan trip. North Fourth Avenue is getting some much needed attention. Last week prison workers, under the supervision of the local DPW, removed the faulty tarvia and left several barrels and barricades so the street was mostly one lane wide. They returned Monday to do further work. Saturday brought several visitors tc he Dcpot/Muscum. The glass trinket boxes arc selling very well. Two Ionia members of the Genealogical Society were on hand to con­ tinue arranging research materials. They had 1CGS members come to use their facil­ ities. The library has indexes of most of the cemeteries of Ionia County, scrapbooks, periodicals and about 70 books of First Families' research. There are also index cards of four generations of most society members. The Lakewood Community Ambulance members and auxiliary will be hosts for a dinner at Cunningham’s Acre Sunday, Oct. 8. This time the meats will be ham and roast beef. The VFW and Auxiliary will be host for the monthly flea market Friday and Satur­ day, Oct. 13 and 14. from 9 to 5. Lunch is available each day. Tables may be rented. At the September hog roast at Lakewood Christian School, arriving guests were handed cards listing the dates of the four newspaper drives to be held during this school year. The next one will be in Novem­ ber. Details will be given later. The meal was well attended. Food was served in the central hall and diners ate in the various classrooms. The staff was on hand to chat with the guests and show their rooms. Union Bank is observing its first anniver­ sary at Pewamo with cake and coffee in the lobby Friday, Oct 6. The bank most recent­ ly had been a subsidiary of Old Kent Bank. Union Bank on the home scene has announced that on Oct. 9 the change is being made for the downtown location to handle commercial accounts only. All other accounts will do their business at the M-50 location. The lending officers remain at the uptown site. Also, contrary to last week's item in this column, the bookkeeping staff remains uptown. The late Mary Sutherland and her sons James and David of Fourth Avenue were niece and grandnephews of Bruce Matthews. 96. of Grand Rapids who died Sept. 28. MaryY father. Norval Nielsen of North Broadway, is listed in the obit as a brother-in-law. A Press obituary tells the life story of Wayne Tanis. 69, of Jenison. One of his sur­ vivors is his sister Norena Nagelkirk of Lakeview Drive. Norcta and Herb are sum­ mer residents of Lake Odessa. Mr. Tanis was a Marine Corp veteran, a Hudsonville police officer before becoming Georgetown Township fire chief for 25 years Hans were for a procession of fire trucks to lead the trip to the cemetery Monday. He is also sur­ vived by his four children, a brother and another sister. Have an interesting sports story? 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In the Notlc* of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul D Boysen and Peggy A Boysen husband and wife (original mortgagors) to G.E. Capital Mortgage Services. Inc . Mortgagee, dated Match 27.1998 and recorded on April 3.1998 m Liber Document 1009914. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-ONE AND 08/100 dollars ($103.841.08). including interest at 8.850% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m.. on November 2. 2000 Said premises are situated in ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP. Barry County. Michigan and are described as All that certain parcel of land situated tn the Township of Orangeville, being known as Lot 44. Crystal Lake Estates, recorded m Liber 5 of Rats, on page 72. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a tn wh.ch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 21 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1309 Trott * Trott. PC Attorroys and Counselors 30150 TeKvg'aph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200021291 Dolphins (10/19) form of home equity loan*, line* of credit and home improvement loan*. Yon can count on a fast n**|>on*r io your application. And exfiert the term, rate and monthly payment to suit you to a "T". (.‘all or vi*it any lla*img*City Bank office while the pickin'* an* good. It's Harvest Time fastings dTiip Sunk Men.l- r I OK Hasting* 045-2401 £ tvwu.haMingM*hy hank.com Middleville 705-3338 Bellevue 763-0418 Xashville 852-0700 (ialedoniu 801-0010 Wayland 792-6201 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 5. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jamie Farrah and Trade Farrah husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Equitrust Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 25. 1995 and recorded on August 28. 1995 in Liber 638. on Page 834. Barry County Records. M-chigan. and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Flagstar Bank. FSB f/k'a First Security Savings Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated August 25. 1995. which was recorded on August 28.1995. m Liber 638. on Page 840. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE AND 19/100 dollars ($113,285 19). including interest at 8.375% per annum Under the power o‘ sale contained m sad mortgage and the statu-e m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sad mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastngs, Ml at 1 00 pm. on November 9. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP Or HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as lhe East 1385 feet of the North 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan, except the North 440 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: September 28. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593 1300 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200021011 Hawks (10/26) MORTGAGE SALE Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by PATRI­ CIA A HIEMSTRA A SINGLE WOMAN to TMS MORTGAGE INC . DBA THE MONEY STORE. NEW JERSEY Mortgagee, dated August 12. 1997. and recorded on August 20. 1997 as item •1000566. Barry County records. Michigan, and assigned by sad mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOL­ ING AND. SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED 8/31/97. SERIES 1997-C by an assignment dated August 15. 1998. as recorded on December 17. 1998 as item #1022489. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of eighty thousand nine hundred twenty nine and 85'100 Dollars ($80,929 85). including inter­ est at 10.875% per adjustable rate rider Under the power of sale contained m sad mortgage and the statute m such case made and approved, notice ;s hereby given that sad mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p m on October 19. 2000. Said premises are situated in MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE. Bany County. Michigan and are described as LOT 36 OF MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS. *2. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE 13 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 14. 2000 THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremam & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009 6616 (10/5) Get Your News INSTANTLY! Log on to www.jadnews.com ATTENTION HOPE, PRAIRIEVILLE, JOHNSTOWN AND BARRY TOWNSHIPS . Accusations have been made against township officials who serve on the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority (Albert, Goyings. Barnum and Earl), which have no validity. These appeared in the September 12. 2000 Reminder. It was paid for by the Committee for Responsible Government, 168 Cordes Rd.. Delton, Ml 49046, which is the address of Barbara and Kenneth Cichy. Sharon Ford stated in the September 14 Banner she is this committee's president 2. According to Auditor Karl Drake, money has not been used from the debt retirement fund. In 1991, it was the intent of the boards to use Special Assessment money as a down payment pnor to bonding. This down pay­ ment amounted to $2,536,135.00, which saved the users of the system large amounts of interest, because this much did not have to be borrowed. According to our bonding attorney, this is a common practice used in proj­ ects to save money, and quite legal. 3. These false accusations in fact cost taxpayers and sewer users many extra dollars. Township officials and the sewer manager have spent countless hours investigating. This also gives the Sewer Authonty a bad name when growth is needed. 4. As for the plant not working, a letter from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), dated June 6, 2000, states, “The overall performance of the treatment plant continues to improve.” 5. As for the cost of the plant, bids were taken in ten separate contracts. The wastewater treatment plant bids were far in excess of the project estimate and were rejected. The plant was rebid Apnl 13, 1993. According to the spreadsheet supplied by Progressive Engineenng June 1995 and other records, the project cost was $15,080,363.19, which was approximately $283,000 over the bid. NOT $2.5 million. 6. The assessment monies of $2,536,135 used as the down payment and shown as debt service money has decreased to $1.762.300. Special Assessment or debt service fee money has not been used since the bonds were sold. 7. Sewer authority board member Pat Albert, Hope Township did not take office until January 1. 1996; Dick Barnum, Barry Township, didn't take office until November 20. 1996. Sewer manager Don Row was hired October 1997. It would be nice if facts were checked and not just wntten. 8. In the September 21. 2000 Banner, an article by Elaine Gilbert stated Southwest Barry County Sewer & Water Authority does not have two accounts for its sewer projects. According to our auditor, the activity for the Fair Lake project has been totally segregated from the onginal debt issue in accounting records. 9. The sewer authority's attorney and auditor are submitting these facts to the Michigan Department of Treasury to address their concern about sewer debt service money mentioned in a September 7 letter to Barry County concern­ ing the county's audit report. Patricia Albert. Hope Township Supervisor Lloyd Goyings. Prairieville Township Supervisor Richard Barnum, Barry Township Supervisor Barbara Earl. Johnstown Township Supervisor AWOL dad Rnn landers Kicking mom Dear Ann Landers: I love my mother a lot. but she has hurt my feelings, and this is­ n’t the first time. Please tell me what I should do about her lack of consideration. Maybe I am being too critical. Ten years ago. my grandfather sent me a letter letting me know he planned to give me an opal nng. When my Mom went to visit him. he asked her to bring the nng back for me. The next time I saw her. she was wearing it. She then gave me a nng that had no sentimental value whatsoever. I was very upset by this, but I said nothing. Now. it has happened again. My great­ aunt gave me a set of crystal glassware sev­ eral years ago. and my parents stored it in their home. Unfortunately, it was mis­ placed, and my mother could not find it. Two weeks ago. mom called to say she had found the crystal glassware, but it looked so lovely in her china cabinet that she was go­ ing to keep it. Ann. I feel that my mother is not being­ fair to me, but I don’t know how to handle it. - Susan in Michigan. Dear Michigan: Look in a rearview mir­ ror and see if there is a sign on your back that says “Kick Me." If there is no sign, somebody is kicking you because they know they can get away with it. That person is your mother - and 1 wonder how many others. You’re an easy target. First, the next time you sec your mother, hand the substitute ring to her and say, “Thanks for the loaner. And now I would like my grandfather’s opal ring. He wanted me to have it. It belongs to me.” Be firm about it. Then, tell your mother you are so glad she found the crystal glasses your great­ aunt bequeathed to you because you arc planning to entertain one of these days and the crystal glassware will look great on your table. Let her know you’ll come over with a stack of newspapers and wil! wrap them for her because it’s too big a job for her to do alone. Then, do it! Cover teeth Dear Ann Lanikrs: You recently printed a column saying dental health should be a priority because, we now know that ne­ glected teeth can cause a host of serious health problems. I agree completely. The trouble, however, is NOT that people cannot find a good dentist, it's that most of us do not have dental coverage from our insur­ ance carriers, and we cannot afford the cost of regular dental care. Tell me, Ann, if Viagra is covered by in­ surance, why is dental coverage so hard to find? And those policies that do cover a trip to the dentist arc often inadequate and stingy. A single root canal can use up ail the available coverage for the entire family. I do not understand why health care does­ n’t include teeth. It’s about time insurance carriers realized that good dental care can save a lot of grief and other expenses down LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Arthur P Hedges. Jr. (original mortgagors) to Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 17.1997. and recorded on October 7. 1997 in Liber 1002515, Barry County Records Michigan, and was assigned by sad mortgagee to the Homeside Lending. Inc., Assignee by an assignment dated September 17. 1997. which was recorder on July 22.1998. tn Liber 1015360. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND 23/100 dollars ($68,217 23). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the powers of sale contained m sad mortgage and the statute in such case made and provded. notice is hereby given that sad mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on October 19. 2000. Sad promises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 28. Town 1 North Range 7 West, thence South along the West !<ie of the Southwest «/4 of Section 28. 495 feet, thence East 332 feet: thence North 495 feet: thence West 332 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 7. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200020266 Tigers (10/5) the road. Please tell them so. Ann Mary in Sound Beach. N.Y Dear Sound Beach Thanks for revisiting a subject that I have been kvetching about for a long time. Dental coverage should Ik part of every insurance package Your teeth can be your 32 best friends. If you take good care of them, they should last as long as you live. This means regular checkups and whatever dental procedures arc neces­ sary to preserve your teeth and keep your gums healthy. If you don’t do these ,k’ngs. you're destined to pay a big price for Lie ne­ glect. Trouble that starts in the mouth could poison your entire body. Don’t kt this hap­ pen to you - or anyone you care about. Grandkids hurt Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I have been married for 11 years, and we have four children. My father-in-law lives less than 20 miles away, and has been given many invitations to spend time with us and our children. He almost always declines. The only occasions where he secs his grandchildren arc at Christmastime and during his company's annual family picnic. He rarely extends an invitation for us to visit his home. That would be sad enough, but there is more My father-in-law recently joined Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America, which is a wonderful organization to mentor young men and women. Dad was paired up with a sweet 9-ycar-old boy. and takes him everywhere. Two weeks ago. they came to our house to spend the night, and Dad told all of us how much fun he was having, do­ ing so many interesting things with this lad. My children were listening, and they were crushed. After Dad left, they asked why Grandpa didn’t do any of those interesting things with them. My husband and I were silent because wc didn’t know h«»w to respond. Do you have any suggestions? - Hurting in the Midwest. Dear Midwest: This is a question best an­ swered by Grandpa. I suggest that you ask him. Let him know that his grandchildren would LOVE to spend some time with him and that he could enrich their lives (and his own) immensely by sharing, some'-efihis past experiences. Without being critical dr condemnatory, you can improve the situa­ tion a lot. Please give it a try. Dear Ann Landers: I am writing this let­ ter at midnight, and my husband is still not home Our three beautiful daughters arc sleeping, and they did not get to sec their father today My husband and I married very young, and all 12 years of our marriage have been a struggle I have told him how unhappy I am. bin he doesn’t seem to care He refuses to spend any time with his family. I feel like a single mom. and as my daughters get older. I am afraid I won I be able to handle the responsibility of raising them alone. I am tired of living like this, and cannot confide in my family because 1 doubt that they would understand. Also. I don’t want to be disloyal by ‘Telling on him ” Please give me some advice. Ann. I am - Dis­ traught in Gettysburg. Pa Dear Distraught: I would like to help you. dear, but you don’t give me much to go on. Where is your husband spending his time? Is he a dnnkcr and tavern-hopper? Is he “out with the boys." trying to avoid the re­ sponsibilities of marriage and fatherhood9 Could there be another woman (or perhaps several women) in his life? Do you satisfy his sexual appetite? Have those three young children made you “too tired?" I strongly suggest that you talk to a coun­ selor about this. You arc clearly in need of guidance - and the sooner the better. Gift of thanks Dear Ann Landers: Please tell your readers the proper way to accept a gift. I re­ cently gave a present to a friend who went on and on about how I shouldn’t have spent so much money, and said the gift was too fancy for her lifestyle. ’ Such responses take the pleasure out of gift-giving. Why can’t people be gracious and just say. “Thank you " - Joyless in New York. Dear N.Y.: For many people, it is easier to give than to receive. Gracious acceptance is an art. A warm, heartfelt thank you is in it­ self a gift. If only more folks knew it. ••••• Drugs an’ everywhere. They’re easy to get. easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs. you need Ann Landers booklet. "The Lowdown on Dope." Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage und handling) to Lowdown. c/o Ann Iunder*. PO Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) To find obi fhh'ry about Ann Landers and read 'her pd&'&ldMW. visit the Creaiitrs Syndi­ cate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, inc. Band invitational to honor two couples The eighth annual Hastings Marching Band Invitational will get under way at 9:55 a.m. Saturday at Johnson Field next to the high school. The event, sponsored by the Hastings Band Boosters, will begin a new tradi­ tion this year — honoring past band par­ ents who have made a difference in the local program. The selections this year are Rodger and Lin Hough, who will be recognized in a special ceremony at I p.m. during the presentation of awards to the Class C and D schools, and Chuck and Julie Fox. who will be honored dur­ ing the awards ceremony for Class A and B schools at 5 p.m. A field of 21 visiting bands will be di­ vided into four classifications based on school enrollment. The Class D bands will be Martin, Watervliet, Gobles and Decatur, who will perform in that order in 15-minulc segments from 10 to 11 a.m. Class C bands will be Delton Kellogg, Bangor, Olivet, Quincy, Constantine and Maple Va’ley. They will perform in that order from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. After the Class C and D awards cere­ mony, the Class B bdnds, Caledonia, Ot­ sego. Comstock, Battle Creek Lakeview, Lakewood and Mattawan, will perform in that order, from i:45 to 3:15 p.m. Got an idea for an interesting sports story? Give Jim Jensen a call at 945-9554 The Class A bands, including Battle Creek Central. Kenowa Hills, Muskegon and Grandville, will take the field in that order from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The host Hastings High School march­ ing band, under the direction of Joseph LaJoye and Joan Bosserd-Schroeder, will perform in an exhibition at 4:45. Each participating band will receive a plaque for its contributing performance and a trophy based on ./here it places in the competition. There also will be indi­ vidual trophies presented for lhe best bands in individuid captions such as per­ cussion, color guard, command person­ nel, best marching and best horn line. Each band will be given a video tape of its performance and a cassette from each of the seven adjudicators in the categories of music performance, music effect, marching performance, visual ef­ fect, color guard, percussion and com­ mand personnel. The adjudicators will be C. David Bass of the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp; Den­ nis and Susan Emmons, both of Muskegon; Greg Maynard. Grand Haven; David Mumma, Portage; John Gage, Mt. Pleasant; and Juno Orefice, Jenison. Admission to the event is $5 for adults, $4 for students and senior citizens and a special $12 family rate. THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Basement WaK Repair by Wall Anchor Basement Waterproofing by B-Ory A Glass Bloc* Windows 1 New Window Wets Raising Sunken Concrete Hiding 1-800-237-2379 MRrSVSIB*dFSamMBTMCKM.iC. •lOWyoiiSi • K;4jmoioo Mchipan 345-2900 •429.8253 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 5. 2000 - Page 9 From TIMS to TIMS... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Days and Times of Irving Charlton (vm) By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Note: When Mr. Mead writes about Indi­ ans, they are referring to Michigan Native Americans, usually of the Ottawa. Chippe­ wa or Pottawatomi descent. We are present­ ing this to our readers as it was written in Mr. Mead's own words. “Irving Charlton returned from Atlanta. Ga.. where he had been teaching veterans at the U.S. General Hospital. He came back to Barry County in 1920 and purchased Robert Martini 160-acrc from adjoining his father Frank Charlton's farm on the west. Section 13. Hastings Township. “Later John Youngs built Charlton’s stone workshop and the living quarters above. Irving intended to work and experiment with farm machinery and did so, to some degree. There was also a house by the shop. “Frank Nesbitt lived with Frank and his mother Rose Charlton for many years, com­ ing there as a young boy and later marrying Jessie smith, Charley Smith’s daughter, who lived across the road from Frank. They lived in the tenant house, west of the stone house. “In the flu epidemic of 1918, Jessie Smith Nesbitt became ill and she and a sis­ ter, Florence Smith Sinclair died the same day, certainly a tragedy for the Smiths and Floyd Nesbitt. “For these facts I am indebted to another Smith sister. Eva Mac Smith Tumis, who later became a country school teacher and taught the Wellman School in the 1930s. [1928-1930] “Frank Charlton died in 1928 and Eva Mac Smith stayed with Rose Charlton for a time. She later married August Tumis and lived across from the stone house until 1941. After Irving came back to Barry County in the cany 1920s, he took over the operation of the farm and Floyd Nesbitt, who had lived there and worked it, moved off and bought a farm on M-79 near Nashville. “Irving often said he wished he had kept Floyd there as he was a hard worker and a good farmer. In 1927, Irving worked on the control of the European com borer for the U.S. Department of Agriculture for about two months. In those days, the borer infest­ ed com would go down or lodge as they called it. In later years, com was developed with sturdier stalk and was more borer resistant. “Irving did not care to plow land or milk cows, but was only interested in the mechanical or technical phases of farming. He did not like to work alone, but always had one or more boys or men to do the farming while he and the Bolter boys or others would work in his shop. Among those who worked for him was the Cairns brothers. Clarence and Charley, a pair of Dcmond brothers and other local boys or men. “In the early 1930s. using hired help and two Fordson Tractors, he cleared the brush and trees from and dug ditches on the marsh at the park. Then plowing it up and working it down by a disk, he got the muck ready to plant cabbage and onions. “Charlton and the Bolter boys built a cab­ bage setting machine and planted several acres of cabbage and some onions. He would store the cabbage until mid winter and then truck it around the state and sell it. And Merle Varney, who was always with him. said, he was always looking for relics and artifacts in their travels. “During the Chicago Worlds Fair in 1933, Irving and the Bolter boys attended, driving there by car and staying several days. “Prior to Verdon Eldred coming on the farms to work them both. Cliftcn Becker lived in the house by the stone shop in or about 1933 and worked the farm. He always Irving Chartton is buried in Hastira , Township Cemetery next to his mother. Roseanna. and father. E. Frank Chartton. Harold J. Clark (left) was one of many who donated treasure relics to Irving Chart­ ton for the museum. said that Irving Charlton was the most hon­ est man he ever worked for. “When Cliff left the farm. Merle Varney and a man named Bill Slocum worked on the farm for a year. Verdon Eldred then came and was there until March of 1937. The last year the marsh was worked and planted to cabbage was in 1938 and 1 lived in the house by the stone shop and raised cabbage. “In all those Depression years, there were a few jobs to be had, usually only working on a farm by the month or at $ 1 a day. In threshing time for a few weeks one could get SI .50 to $2 a day for pitching bundles. I worked a good many days for 75 cents or $1. “As I earlier wrote. Irving always had one or several around doing something - some of the Moore boys and, of course. Merle Varney, along with Howard Naylor, a neigh­ bor boy and many others around in those days. “Ping” Taylor, who had also been a teacher and whom Irving had known it his teaching career, was there and lived with Irving for quite some time. However. 1 saw him only once and did not know him. as he left prior to 1936. “In those days I am sure, knowing Irv­ ing’s temperament and having heard of his father and mother’s and his ideas, and that they did not always mesh. Finally, Mrs. Charlton let her farm fields out to be worked by William Gillespie and others and finally renters came on the farm and oper­ ated it on a share basis as I did in 1946-1950 and lived in the white tenant house. “I worked for Verdon Eldred on the farm in January-March 1937 and that is when I first became aware of what Irving was doing about collecting relics. I was up there to the stone house, as he then lived there. Mrs. Charlton had passed away in 1935. He had some guns on his table that he had just gotten and showed them to me. After seeing my interest, he opened a door to the south­ west room of the house and showed me it to be nearly full of all sorts of guns, tools, utensils and other things, all very old. He then showed me the northwest room, nearly full of Indian artifacts, all in boxes and crates. “I later helped to build shelves in those rooms to display the artifacts in 1938. Then is when I first began to learn about Irving Charlton's ideas and continued learning from him until June 1963. “Verdon Eldred moved off the farm March I. 1937 and moved to a farm near Assyria. “Archie Martin, the baseball pitcher, and his wife. Millie, moved on the farm and operated it until 1940, then my uncle and aunt Marlin and Matic Main, operated it until 1941. Clarence Matthews and Vcm Bumford came in 1941 and ran both farms. “I was there in 1941. across the road on the August Tumis farm. That is the year of World War II and Pearl Harbor. In that year. 1 was over to Irving’s quite a lot of the time and helped him erect a silo which had blown down north of Vermontville. I also helped him on some windmills in those lat­ er years. “1 wrote earlier. Irving did not care to plow or milk cows and did not do so as a boy. Picking stone in that area was an end­ less job and always had to be done every time a field was to be JIMHted. Ai»'a kidt‘Irv­ ing would look for interesting stones and study them by the hour or study the annular rings on a tree stump or the home of an ani­ mal. “To those hard working farmers, he seemed an odd sort, but he was curious and busy thinking. “In the years 1945 to 1963, Irving was busy developing his Pleasant Shores devel­ opment on the north side of Thomapple Lake on Cogswell Road. “He purchased it from Orin Kingsley in September 1945 while I was overseas. When I was discharged from the U.S. Navy. Jan. 4, 1946. I came home and soon had taken over Charlton’s farms to operate on a share basis. “When Fem Oaks Mead, my wife, and I agreed to move there, it was with Irving's stipulation that if he could sell the 280-acrc farm, he would, as he said he wanted to get over to the park to be able to manage and care for it mere efficiently. We agreed and were there until September of 1950. when he sold it. I could have stayed until March I. 1951. but was glad to let the purchasers move in with certain reservations agreeable to all. “In February. I was introduced by Irving to two men who were going to be in part­ nership with Charlton on the development and sale of lots at Pleasant Shores, they being Mr. Pollard, who had developed Sundago Park, adjacent to the park and a Mr. Scheib. Mr. Schcib did not stay very long in that first year in the deal. “However, Mr. Pollard had a cottage built on the northcast end of the parcel and used it as a headquarters and office, not alto­ gether to Irving’s liking, he called it Pollalou Subdivision, for Pollard and Lou. his wife’s name. “I believe that arrangement did not last very long cither and they changed the name to Pleasant Shores. Charlton bought Mr. Pollard out and went alone. While on the farm. 1946-1950. I helped at times to sur­ vey and layout lots with Charlton and cut trees and brush. “There were those who thought, due to my long association with Irving, that I would inherit property or money from him. I neither expected nor wanted it and knew that was not his philosophy. He told me for years. ‘All I have goes to Barry county for all to benefit from.’ He said it spoils a fel­ low to give him money, better to teach him to cam it. “He was always generous about paying wages, but he wanted a good effort put forth. He also said I could and would sell you this farm, but it would be a burden to you for years to come, with paying interest and taxes on it. “’After selling it,’ he said, you can build all the cottages for me you want to on Pleasant Shores,’ and 1 did build two for him. I now see how wise it was not to buy the farm. My family and I enjoyed our years there and it has been home to me for a good many years. “Soon after it was sold, the sugar maples were cut down. The sugar shanty, no longer needed, is also gone with only a trace of the wall left, and only the trails made by the horses and sap sled are left in the woods. “A few years ago. I was through there hunting, and looked it over. All that is left arc a thousand fond memories. I could still picture it all in my mind after 32 years. I could still sec Irving reading as he boiled the sap amid the steam. I could still sec Jess Hinkley driving my faithful team of marcs which he loved and was an expert at driving and caring for them. I then turned to look to where the bam had stood and could sec it as it had stood so many years. I knew and loved every timber in it. Others looking would see nothing, but I am very glad that 1 still can. “The stone house still stands as a monu­ ment to John Young's fine work [the mason who built the house) and to the effect put in it to make a home by the Chariton family. To those who thought of Irving Chariton as an odd man. driving an old car, 1 can only feel pity that they knew very little about him and then only on the outside. “And every day of my life I realize more and more just how much he meant to me.” Next Week the conclusion of The Days and Times of Irving Charlton. HYDRANT FLUSHING Notice is hereby given the City of Hastings Department ot Public Services will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the City on: Tuesday and Wednesday, Octobar 10th and 11th, 2000. Hydrant flushing may cause a slight loss ot water pressure and some water discoloration. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk REGISTRATION NOTICE To the Qualified (lectors of BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN THE GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 7. 2000 Notice is hereby given that any legal voter living In the following cities and Townships wno is not already registered to vote, may register with their respective Clerk on Tuesday. October 10. 2000. THE last day to register, from 9 00 a m until 5 00 p m or at the Secretary of state s Office, to be eligible to vote in the November 7. 2000. General Election REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK TO RECEIVE AN ABSENT VOTER BALLOT CONTACT YOUR TOWNSHIP OR CITY CLERK CLERKS: Deborah 5 Massimino Linda Eddy-Hough Normajean Nichols Assyria Township Clerk Hope Township Clerk Prairieville Township Clerk 7475 Cox Road 5465 5 M-45 Hwy 10115 S. Norris Road Bellevue. Ml 49021 Hastings. Ml 49058 Delton. Ml 49046 Phone 16161758-4005 pnone <6161948-2464 Phone (616) 623-2664 Tracy Mitchell Emily Harrison Baltimore Townsnip Clerk Irving Township Clerk Robin McKenna 5100 E Dowling Road 6925 Parmalee Road Rutland Charter TWp Clerk Hastings. Ml 49058 Middleville, mi 49555 2461 Heath Road Phone 16161948-2268 Phone 16161795-9915 Hastings. Ml 49058 Deora Dewey-Perry Evem Manshum Barry Township Clerk Hastings City Clerk Donna M Stagray 155 6 Orchard Street 201E State street Thomapple Township Clerk Delton Ml 49046 Hastings. Ml 49058 200 E Main street Phone 16161625-5171 Phone 16161945-2468 Phone (616) 948 2194 Middleville. Ml 49333 Phone (6161795-7202 Wilma Daniels June Doster Carlton Townsnip Clerk Johnstown Township Clerk Cheryl Allen 85 welcome Road 1815 Lacey Road woodland Township Clerk Hastings Ml 49058 Dowling. Mi 49050 156 5 Main Phone 1616’ 945-5990 pnone <616> 721-9905 woodland Mi 48897 Lorna Wilson Susan K Butler Castleton Townsnip Clerk Maple Grove Two clerk Phone (616) 367-4915 (office) 915 Reed street 9752 Evart Road Nashville mi 49075 Nashville Ml 49075 Yankee Springs TWp Clerk pnone <5171852-9195 (home. Phone 1517) 852-1859 284 N Briggs Road Middleville, mi 49333 Phone <5171852-9479 (office) Darlene Harper Irving Charlton liked to study stones and the annular rings on a tree stump. He collected all sorts of guns and by the late 1930s had several, along with tools, uten sils and other things all very old. pnone (616) 367-4094 (home) Janice C Lippert Bonnie L Cruttenden Orangeville Townsnip Clerk Hastings Charter Twp Clerk 11051 Wildwood Road 885 River Road sneibyvrie Ml 49544 Hastings Ml 49058 Phone 16161672-7149 Phone 16161948-9690 (Office) Phone 16161945-5291 (home) Phone (616) 795-9091 �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 5. 2000 < < me h think «I it... Broncos and Wings make even Thursday a holiday A Thursday to remember. A Thursday to celebrate. It certainly must be a holiday. Tonight is the opening night of the Detroit Red Wings* 2000 season. The Wings will be ushering in their 75th year with a game against the Calgary Flames. That in itself is enough to make me smile. The Wings have shown great promise in the pre-season with their veteran superstars as well as some young stars who just might be ready to make an impact. Look for Boyd Devereaux to light the lamp, especially with the Captain Steve Yzcrman out for a few games. This could be Scotty Bowman's final year behind the bench, so Wings' fans are hoping, and even praying, for a taste from Lord Stanley's Cup. We quench for that opportunity and it just might come in 2000-2001. The television will be turned on Thursday, but the Wings will not take lop priority on this night in the Jensen household. The reason. Western Michigan University will be on ESPN as the Broncos (4-1, 2-0) battle the Thundering Herd from Marshall. Sure Marshall may not have Chad Pennington or Randy Moss any more, but the Herd are still explosive... just ask Michigan State. WMU is playing solid. With a win over Iowa... a triumph over Toledo (a long-time nemesis for WMU)... and a eye-raising performance against Wisconsin, coach Gary Darnell's squad is looking quite fine. The Broncos have had many good football teams, but find it a problem to get big media coverage and/or respect from those who view the NCAA football world. Tonight they get a chance with ESPN's Game of the Week live from Huntington, W. Va. Don't miss it, the big show begins at 8 p.m. Darnell knows that his team can play with the very best. He knows what it takes to produce a winner. Before coming to WMU, he spent time coaching at Notre Dame, Texas and Florida. His goal has been to teach his Broncos how to win... or what it takes to be a Top 25 program. They now have a chance. It may well rest with Marshall. The defense is the best in the Mid­ American Conference. Hey, Caledonia's Marty Harig picked off a pass against Toledo and returned it fa a touchdown. The offense also has its stars, running back Robert Sanford, quarterback Jeff Welsh, Paw Paw kicker Brad Selent and receiver Steve Neal just to name a few. WMU has received some recognition, receiving four votes on the AP Poll this week and a win against those Thundering Herd would probably earn them a few more votes. One vote at a time... one at a time. That leads us to tonight. Coaches if you wonder where the sports guy is and why he is not at a certain contest? Or family and friends if you try to call and can’t understand where a certain sports guy might be? Just remember it's a holiday in this Jensen household and hopefully the Broncos, and the Wings, will come through tonight, and the rest of their seasons, in flying colors. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to Grandpa Curtis and all others. • Ed Youngs Leads Warriors: Youngs, a former Saxon athletic star, is a junior linebacker on the Wayne State University football squad this season. Youngs had 6 tackles (one for a loss) and defended a pass in a recent game with Ferris State. At that point. Youngs had 11 tackles and two for loses. Talk to you soon. Offense returns as Saxons score victory over Chix A 166-yard i tinning game by Sean Tefft that included three touchdowns, a terrific defensive effort that included an interception that set up one score and a fumble recovery that was returned for another touchdown lifted Hastings past Zeeland last Friday in prep football action and helped lhe Saxons to even their league mark to 2-2. The Saxons actually zipped past lhe Chix 42-21. finding a number of ways to score their points. "It was nice that we could sustain some drives," Hastings head coach Jeff Keller. "WE had some good individual play." In the first quarter. Hastings took a 6-0 lead on the first of Tefft’s three touchdowns. On an 84-yard drive, Tefft carried it in from lhe seven-yard-line. The second quarter brought two more scores for lhe Saxons. First, Adam Schantz sprinted into pay dirt and then Tefft added his second touchdown with a 4-yarddart. Schantz* score was set up by an interception by linebacker Joey Keller. It was the second game in a row that Keller picked off a pass as the previous week he intercepted a Forest Hills Central pass and returned it 70 yards to provide the game­ winning points, 14-7. Beside Hastings* second quarter touchdowns, the Saxons received a twopoint conversion on a pass play from quarterback Dave Wilson to Tefft and extra point boot by Zac Fulmer. At half, the Saxons led 21-15. In the third, Hastings added on seven more points with a 5-yard aerial to Keller from Wilson and another Fulmer kick. That scored increased the blue and gold's lead to 28-15. "Wilson played much better at quarterback, completing six of eight (passes)," Keller said. Hastings scored twice more in the fourth quarter before Zeeland could respond. First, Tefft tallied his third touchdown on a 2-yard run. "Tefft played a great game." Keller said. Then Dan Slaughter recovered a Chix fumble and returned it 30 yards for a score. Joe Shaeffer kicked an extra point to close out lhe Saxon scoring. Beside Tefft’s 166 yards on lhe ground, Hastings received 48 yards on 7 carries from Slaughter, 34 yards on 7 attempts from Wilson, 13 yards on 4 urries by Schantz, 2 yards from Keller and 5 yards from BJ. Donnim. Wilson also threw for 68 yards. Tefft caught three aerials for 36 yards, Schantz 1 for 21, Dustin Bowman 1 for 6 and Joey Keller hauled in 1 pass on the 5-yard touchdown. Hastings had just six penalties for 45 yards and made 19 first downs to Zeeland's 16. The Saxons had their problems offensively against Forest Hills Central, so their scoring prowess versus Zeeland was certainly welcome. Hastings (4-2) returns home this Friday to face Forest Hills Northern. Northern (4-2,3-1) defeated East Grand Rapids last Friday 28-14. The Huskies two defeats came to Grand Rapids Creston and Lowell. "They (FHN) run a ball control offense and are very disciplined," Keller explained. "They execute very well on offense." Schroeder runs near front at Haslett The cross country teams at Hastings High School competed in the 17-team Haslett Invitational Saturday with Heidi Schroeder turning in the teams* top performance with a 13th place 20:33 in the girls event. There were over 101 girls’ runners taking part. Schroeder was followed by Karey Schlachter (51st, 22:31), Sarah Clevenger (74th, 23:55), Arica Newton (86th, 25:37) and Jennifer Cook (97th, 26:48). Hastings* girls were 14th with 313 points. For the boys* squad, Chris Rounds was 55th in 18:14, Joel Gibbons 59th in 18:30, Chris Sensing 101st in 20:19, Miles Warren 103rd in 20:27, Craig Laurie 106th in 20:36, Jon Katje 114th in 22:20 and Shawn Hill 115th in 22:22. The boys were 16th with 424 points. Redford Catholic Central won the boys' title with 34 points and Lansing Catholic Central took first in the girls with 64 points. Saxon tennis team concludes league season at No. I (6-2,6-1), Amanda VanBuren beating Mandy VanSalkema at No. 2 (7­ 5, 6-3), Erin Bradley posting a 6-3, 6-1 triumph over Jill VanNoord at No. 3 and Marta Lluch winning over Leah Geelhoed at 6-2, 6-2 at No. 4. In doubles action. South's Rachel Gunnini and Kara Venneman beat Kristen Wildem and Heather Drumm at No. 2 7­ 6, 7-6, Amanda Engen and Shanna Wolthuis won over Jenny Cottrell and Hastings defeated Zeeland 7-1 in O-K While Conference tennis play Sept. 28. Singles winners for the Lady Saxons were Kitn Kannes at No. 1 (6-1. 6-1), Amanda VanBuren at No. 2 (6-0. 6-2), Erin Bradley al No. 3 (6-2,6-1) and Marta Uuch at No. 4 (6-3.6-3). Doubles winners were Jen Hendershot and Angie Swiatek at No. 1 (6-2. 6-7, 6­ 3), Kristen Wildem and Heather Drumm m No. 2 (7-3.6-0) and Emily Manin and Bret Nugent al No. 4 (4-6.6-4,6-4). On Monday, the Lady Saxons scored a 6-2 league victory over Northview. Margo Cooklin at No. 3 6-4, 6-3 and Carey Jonker and Jordyn DeVries prevailing over Emily Martin and Bret Nugent at No. 4 6-3,6-2. At No. 1 doubles Hastings' Jeri Hendershot and Angie Swiatek trail Dawn Mart and Kerrie Chiarmonte 7-8, 6-3 and 6-5. That match is still to be completed. The O-K White Conference Tournament is Saturday at Forest Hills Central. Angie Swiatek delivers a two-hand smash versus Northview. Swiatek plays No. 1 doubles for the Lady Saxons along with teammate Jeri Hendershot. Marta Uuch. at No. 4 singles, returns a shot from the baseline in O-K White tennis action Monday at Hastings High School. RECEIVING Jeff Ellenbaas (Lakewood) 9-181 Rod Reynolds (Delton) 8-92 Derek Coppess (Lakewood) 3-77 Mike LaFountain (Delton) 1-72 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 6-68 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 3-67 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 2-51 Aaron Lalone (Middleville) 3-50 David Overbeek (DeBon)m 1-48 Harrison King (Lakewood) 4-47 Joey Keller (Hastings) 5-44 Joe Shaffer (Hastings) 2-30 Brandon Hopkins (Maple VaBey) 1-28 Jerald Jones (Lakewood) 3-25 Matt Vipond (Lakewood) 2-24 John Terberg (Maple VaBey) 1 -23 Brian Yeazel (MkkBevBte) 2-18 Dan Slaughter (Hastings) 2-16 Dustin Bowman (Hastings) 35 Brett Vernon (Middleville) 34 Jeff Jones (Maple VaBey) 34 Ted Grennfield (Hastings) 33 Curt Postema (Middleville) 31 BJ. Domini (Hastings) 28 Jeremy Wiser (Maple VaBey) 24 Travis Kersjes (Maple Valley) 23 Eric Smith (Maple VaBey) 22 Eric Goris (Maple VaBey) 21 Tom Patrick (Maple VaBey) 18 Argctsinger. In the game. Hudsonville registered 15 shots to Hastings* 12. "They played hard ball," Argelsinger said of his team’s gritty effort. Hastings (3-7-2) took Lowell to overtime before a controversial score ended the league battle. Ten minutes into lhe extra session, the Saxon goalkeeper apparently made a save, but lhe ball was knocked oul of his hands and booled into the goal. 57. Hastings fell to Zeeland 164-154 Tuesday at the Hastings Country Club. Jake McClelland and Brian DeVries both managed 39s, Eric VanderVeen and Joe Miller carded 43s, Tim Cole scored a 44. Pele Swiatek and Eiin Woodley carded 46s and Nick Taylor had a 48. PASSING Jake Schrock (Lakewood) 21-58-316 J.T. Charron (Delton) 11-24-226 Dave WBson (Hastings) 1945-1K Yon Bucher (MkldlevBle) 7fS-100 Tim Wawiemia (Maple VaBey) 2-11-51 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 2-2-47 Derek Coppess (Lakewood) 2-3-47 Chad Baragar (Middleville) 3-13-46 TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS J.T. Charron (Delton) 4 Joey Keller (Hastings) 3 Chris Ripley (Maple VaBey) 2 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 2 Chad Barager (Middleville) 2 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 2 Dave Wilson (Hastings) 2 McClelland leads golf team The Saxon golf team took on two opponents Monday. Oct. 2 at Watermark. Hastings scored a 179, Forest Hills Central a 163 and Hudsonville tallied a 178. For lhe Saxons, Jake McClelland had a 42, Pele Swiatek a 45. Joe Miller a 45, Eric VanderVecn a 50 and Brian DeVries a RUSHING Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 72-623 David Overbeek (Delton) 92-610 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 76-464 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 57-371 Aaron Lalone (Middleville) 52-368 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 53-363 J.T.Charron (Delton)55-349 Zia Shook (Middleville) 57-345 Jake Schrock (Lakewood) 97-324 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 34-306 Yon Bucher (Middleville) 62-269 Matt Vipond (Lakewood) 55-237 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 30-181 Dan Slaughter (Hastings) 42-169 Andy Ewing (Maple Valley) 17-157 Mike Himelss (Maple Valley) 23-123 Andy Hoort (Lakewood) 30-107 David WBson (Hastings) 42-99 Derek Coppess (Lakewood) 14-86 Dan Slaughter (Hastings) 80 Joey Keller (Hastings) 80 Jeff DeGoede (Delton) 58 Nick Erridge (Delton) 56 Nathan Rounds (Hastings) 56 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 55 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 54 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 49 Matt Etb (Middleville) 46 Billy Ferris (Delton) 44 Rick Wank (Hastings) 38 Rod Reynolds (Delton) 37 Dave Wright (Hastings) 37 Jon Heethuis (Delton) 36 Hastings swept the singles with Kim Karmes al No. I (6-1, 6-0). Amanda VanBuren (6-4.6-2). Erin Bradley at No. 3 (6-3.6-1) and Marta Lluch at No. 4 (6­ 1.6-0). In doubles, lhe Lady Saxons won at No. 2 (6-2.6-7.7-5) and Brel Nugent and Emily Martin al No. 4 (6-3. 6-3). In play between two future O-K Gold foes Tuesday, Hastings matched strokes with South Christian. The Saxons lead 4­ 3 with the No. 1 doubles match still to be completed. Hastings swept the singles matches with Kim Kannes defeating Rachel Parker Soccer Saxons face adversity Hastings varsity soccer team struggled to find the goal and lost two games during lhe last week to O-K White Conference opponents. On Thursday, Sept. 28 the Saxons fell to Lowell at Lowell 1-0. At home Tuesday night. Hastings dropped a 3-0 decision to Hudsonville. In lhe second half against Hudsonville, Hastings allowed just five shots on goal, according to Hastings coach Dennis SCORING Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 78 J.T. Charron (Delton) 64 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 60 Jake Schrock (Lakewood) 56 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 50 David Overbeek (Delton) 36 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple VaBey) 26 Yon Bucher (Middleville) 24 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 24 Aaron Lalone (Middleville) 18 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 18 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 18 Dave Wilson (Hastings) 16 Eric Smith (Maple Valley) 14 Shannon Kirkestue (Delton) 14 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 14 Mike LaFountain (Delton) 14 Zia Shock (Middleville) 12 Joey Kelle- (Hastings) 12 Matt Erb (Middleville) 12 Mike Hopkins (Middleville) 9 Matt Vipond (Lakewood) 8 Joe Shaffer (Hastings) 7 FUMBLE RECOVERIES Kristen Wildem shows a nice touch with her return shot at the net Monday. ’.ViIdem and teammate Heather Drumm won their No. 2 doubles match. Billy Ferris (Delton) 5 Nathan Rounds (Hastings) 3 Jeremy Chavis (Middleville) 3 Travis Kersjes (Maple VaBey) 2 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 5. 2000 - Page 11 It’s homecoming at Delton-Kellogg; football team is pumped Delton-Kellogg's varsity football team certainly understands the importance of good defense, as evident by its performance last Friday against KVA foe Paw Paw. The Panthers (5-1 and 4-0 in the league) allowed the Redskins just two points and even those were not lhe fault of their defensive unit. Paw Paw's lone points came in the second quarter on a safety Delton-Kellogg tallied 13 in the first quarter. 6 in the second, 16 in the third and 6 more in inc fourth to win by 39 points, 41-2. "We had a good defensive effort, bend but not break." Delton-Kellogg head coach Rob Hccthuis said. "They did not score offensively." The Panthers did most of their damage running the ball, gaining 528 yards on the ground. David Overbeek gained 216 on 16 carries and scored three touchdowns, quarterback J.T. Charron managed 133 yards on I) carries and scored twice and Jeremie Coplin gained 107 yards on 15 carries and scored one touchdown. Coplin put D-K up 6-0 at 6:48 of the first quarter on a 22-yard run. Kicker Shannon Kirkestue added the extra point. With four seconds remaining in the first. Charron sprinted 64 yards to give his team a 13-0 advantage. After the Redskins' safety at 11:00 of the second quarter, the Panthers came firing back. This time Charron traveled 47 yards at the 6:17 mark, making it 19­ 2. In the third quarter. Overbeek scored Panthers, Bulldogs square off in cross country Delton-Kellogg faced Otsego in cross country action Sept. 28 with the Panthers winning one and the Bulldogs taking the other. Delton-Kellogg's boys prevailed 17-42. Otsego girls won by one point, 27-28. For D-K's boys, Kyle Williams was first in 18:48. Billy Roberts was second in 19:21 and Ron Gale was third in 20:08. For D-K's girls. Jessica Kellogg was second in 22:56, Tasha Tamminga was fourth in 23:03 and Sarah Gray was fifth in 24:37. Olivet's defense limited Rockford to just 132 total yards. COMETS... vonunuen on page io Lions square off with Trojans Middleville defeated Barry County foe Maple Valley 165-173 in golf action last Thursday at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. For Middleville, Bob Roush had a 39, Chase Vandenberg a 40, Dan Burbank a 42 and Tyler Pyke a 44. Brian Burt, Nick Burpee, Jason Phillip and Collin McLean all posted scores cf 45 or below in a golf match against Middleville at Yankee Springs Sept. 28. Brian Burt carded a 42, Nick Burpee a 43. Jason Phillip a 43 and Collin McClean a 45 for the Lions. In the junior varsity match, Middleville prevailed 187-240. Levi Harold led Middleville with a 43, while Nathan Carney had a 52 for Maple Valley. Heethuis also gave special praise to his offensive linemen, the players who opened the big holes that translated into those 528 yards. "It was just another great job by our offensive line." Heethuis said. The Rams from Galesburg-Augusta travel to Delton Friday for a homecoming clash. The Rams are 3-3 and are coming off a lough 35-32 loss to Parchment. Heethuis expects a "rugged" challenge. "They're (G-A) always a good rugged football team." Heethuis said. **We expect a good rugged lest." Tough defense helps varsity win two in hoops Two games and two wins. The varsity girls' basketball team at Hastings High School defeated Gull Lake on lhe road Tuesday 46-39 after winning over Forest Hills Northern 38-31 at home last Thursday. The Lady Saxons (5-5 overall and 3-2 in the O-K White) led Gull Lake by 11, 17-6, after the first quarter, controlling the game's tempo. The lead grew to 13, 29-16 at half, but the Blue Devils trimmed it to 8, 36-28 after three quarters. Gull Lake eventually cut the lead to 4, but a deep pass from Niki Noteboom to her sister Katie helped to seal lhe Lady Saxon win. Hastings received 15 points from Laura Dipert, 12 from Katie Noteboom and 7 Comets explode; beat Rockford Olivet defeated Rockford College 48-3 last Saturday (Sept. 30) for its second consecutive win. The Fighting Comets amassed 437 total yards including 120 yards on 20 carries from senior runningback Kris Brown (Kalamazoo Central). two of his three touchdowns. Al 7:29 he carried one in from 8 yards and at 1:25 he barreled three yards. Those points and Charron's two two-point conversions made the score 35-2. At 9:05 of lhe fourth quarter. Overbeek closed out the scoring with a 26-yard dart. The defense was very close to perfect. Charron and Nick Erridge each lopped lhe tackle charts with 8 bone crushers. The two standouts, along with Kevin Lillibridge. also picked off Paw Paw passes. The Redskins managed just 207 yards of total offense. Lisa Campbell led Gull Lake with 12 markers. "We have talked about success on the road, taking care of the ball and controlling tempo and the first half of this game we finally put all three together," Hastings coach Steve :Laubaugh said. "We only turned it over about four times in the first two quarters. That's good basketball." Holding Forest Hills Northern scoreless in the final two minutes. Hastings' varsity girls basketball team won a home decision last Thursday. HOOPS... Conlitmod o Lady Panther Jessica Kellogg attempts to pass a running foe en route to a third place performance at Lake wood. Gold eagers beat Valleywood Hastings' seventh grade Gold basketball team defeated Valleywood 37-20 extending its record to 4-1. Brooklyn Pierce had 8 points and 3 steals. Jerica Greenfield 6 points. Natalie Pennington 6 points. Krystal Pond 6 points and 3 rebounds, Kelly JVilson points, Jodi Jolley 4Tpoints and 3 rebounds, Devin Piersdh 2 points. Hillary Ranguette 1 point. Mallori Spoelstra 1 point and Leah Harris 2 points. 8th Grade Blue... The Blue eagers defeated Forest Hills Northern 20-13. Halie Terrel led the team with 7 points and 7 rebounds. Kayla Arnie scored 6 and Nastasha Olin and Kayla Wills added 2. The eighth grade squad defeated East Grand Rapids 33-13. Kayla Arnie topped the team with 9 points. Halie Terrel added 7. while Alex Greenfield and Sarah Frantz each added 6. Hill with 6. Jessica Hendershot with 5, Shannon Dudley with 2. Ashley Elzinga with 2, Monica Treadwell with 2 and Jenny Johnson with 2. Emily Haney pulled down 4 rebounds. The Blue team fell to East Grand Rapids. 22-18. Deanna Hill had 10 points, Jenny Johnston 4. Katie Trahan 2 and Sophie Stravale 2. Middleville's Matt Raetz watches as his drive sails through the fairway in action last Thursday versus Maple Valley. 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Ml 49058 • 2 Miles West of Hastings on M-37 A M-43 ____________ Phone 616/945-4106______________ 531 Jordan Lake St Lake Odessa, MI 48849 « • • • • Excellent wages & benefits 8 or 12 hour shifts available Excellent staffing ratios & caring staff Health, life, disability benefits for FT • Retirement & Section 125 plans • Generous paid leave time plus more! Resume or apply at Eaton County medical Care Facility, 530 W. Beech SL, Charlotte, MI 48813. Fax: 543-0378 The CITY OF HASTINGS Department of Public Services will not be picking up any compostable materials during the month of October. Our compostable dumpster behind the City Maintenance Garage will be there for your use yet during the months of October and November. The Fall Leaf Pick Up Program is scheduled to begin the week of November 13. 2000. We ask that you not place any materials at the curb until late October to help keep our streets safe and attractive. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 5. 2000 HOOPS...continued from page 11 The Lady Saxons played tough defense in the first half, holding FHN to 10. At half, Hastings led 14-10. The third quarter was back and fourth with FHN cutting the lead to one point. "Our offense was pretty slow for lhe first three quarters," Laubaugh said. "We weren't patient and let them force us into quick shots. We need to improve our discipline in that area." The visitors held a five-point advantage in the fourth quarter, but Hastings chipped away and eventually won the league battle. "We got the right steals and the right baskets during crunch time,' Laubaugh said. "Some girls stepped up tonight and played well." Kate Martisius led the blue and gold with 10 points, Angie Eggers had 9 and Katie Noteboom added 8. "Kate Martisius was a force, playing "d", scoring 10 points and rebounding," Laubaugh said. "We need that from her every night." Junior Varsity... The junior varsity lost to Forest Hills Northern 49-38. Tiffany Howell led all scorers with 15 points. On Tuesday, the junior varsity eagers defeated Gull Lake 43-33. Amber Thomas scored 15 points to lead Hastings. points, Julie Cole had 6, Nicole Shaw and Anna Trumble each scored 4, Erin Hemcrling added 2 and Ashley Gibson and Jami Shilling each scored a point. A poor shooting effort cost the freshmen in a 31-15 loss to Gull Lake. Hastings played well, but failed to convert on its opportunities. Erin Hemcrling led lhe Lady Saxons with 7 poims. Webbervi||e 59 Maple Valley 55... The game was close throughout as Webberville led after one quarter 20-18. Maple Valley was up 32-31 at half and 46-45 after three quarters. In lhe third Freshmen... LCC 54, Lakewood 45... The HHS squad played great in stretches, but had too many turnovers in the end and lost to Forest Hills Northern 51-29. Jill Jolley led all scorers with 11 Playoff spots on the line as Week 7 rolls in Some teams have already qualified for the post-season football playoffs, while others arc knocking at the door, hoping to be let in. Six wins guarantee a spot, so a number of area teams are in or arc close to getting in. Maple Valley is in, and in fact is one of the better teams in its class. Delton-Kellogg has five wins, Hastings four and Middleville has three. The Panthers not only arc looking to gain its sixth win, but are hoping to do so at their homecoming contest versus the Rams of Galesburg-Augusta. This game should make for some tasty coffee come Saturday morning. P.S. Go Chippewas! In Week 6, J-Ad's pigskin pros were 3­ 2. That gives us a season record of 19-9. Time is running short... we must pick it up... we must get better. We look to Week 7 in order to do so: Hastings (4-2, 2-2) at Forest Hills Northern (4-2, 3-1) Northern is good. The Huskies knocked off East Grand Rapids last week 28-14. Their only league loss is to Lowed. Their other defeat came to Grand Rapids Creston. This will be a great test for lhe Saxons. But now that lhe offense is clicking and the defense continues to shine, why not favor the blue and gold? Prediction: Hastings 28, Huskies 20 Galesburg-Augusta (3-3, 1-3) at Delton-Kellogg (5-1, 4-0) The Rams fell to Parchment a week ago 35-32. The Panthers remain perfect in the Kalamazoo Valley Association with a perfect 4-0 mark. Laura Dipert makes a sweet pass during Tuesday's game at Gull Lake. (Photo by Dan Buerge) If the Panthers don’t worry too much about their attire for the homecoming dance, this win should certainly be theirs. Prediction: Panthers 46, Rams 10 Aaron Holden and Ben Berry opened lhe holes for the Harings runners. Hastings seventh grade Saxons play Belding Oct. 9. The HYAA third and fourth grade White team beat Union City 21-13. The offensive lineman led by Jacob Stockham had a great day. Also doing well were Sean Lawson, Mike Purchase, Luke Edwards, Patrick Crouch, Nathan Hedges and Mike Mennell. Hastings defense did a good job keeping the opponents scoreless until the third quarter. Standing out were Jacob Stockham, Nathan Hedges, Tod Collige, Mike Purchase, Rodney Allen, Jarred Rambin. Adam Skedgell and Andrew Bolton. Scoring touchdowns were Jon Gieseler, Adam Johns and Andrew Bolton. Adding extra points were Adam Skedgell with one and Gieseler with two. The Aggies fell to Leslie 48-26. Maple Valley beat Leslie 37-0. Note at Valley, keep the clock running. Note to Del Newell and all others who vote on the prep polls, Valley is for real. Prediction: Lions 45, Dansville 3 Lakewood (1-5, 1-4) at LCC (2-4, 2-3) LCC beat Eaton Rapids Saturday 24­ 14, so they will be ready for the Vikings. But Lakewood should be healthier this week after its tough loss 34-12 to Charlotte. We like the blue and white in this one and it has nothing to do with being a Homer. Prediction: Vikings 14, LCC 10 3rd and 4th Grade Gold... The Gold won 19-0 over Battle Creek. The Saxons have yet to give up a point and have out-scored its foes 95-0. Big defensive games were turned in by Travis Stceby, Gabe Sutherland. Bryce Sturgeon, Mitchell Maurer. Ryan Burghdorf, Jimmy Thompson, Bobby Stienke, Matt Dobbins, Jacob bailey, Trevor Heacock and Darrell Slaughter. Slaughter caused a Battle Creek fumble which Heacock recovered. The offensive line dominated the line of scrimmage allowing Burghdorf to score three touchdowns on runs of 8, 33 and 43 yards. Burghdorf also scored an extra point. Bobby Stienke ran the Saxon offense, completing 5-of-6 for 100 yards. Jimmy Thompson rushed for 70 yards. Also having big games were Eric Pettengill, Austin Maurer, Nate Converse, Evan Shade, Andy Washburn anckJosh Lemon. Tray. DaUeyealto bar4 a big game blocking. The Saxons travel to Belding Saturday. 7th Grade Blue... Hastings beat Marshall last Saturday 32-6. Playing on Johnson Field, under the lights before 300 or more spectators, the Saxons scored every time they had the ball in the first half. J J. Quick opened the scoring, running through a large hole opened up by lhe offensive line. Hamilton (3-3, 2-2) at Middleville (3-3, 2-2) The Trojans are ready to fire after losing to Gladstone lost Saturday 26-15. The Hawkeyes, cheered by a good guy Paul Wolfram, won over Calvin Christian, 26-22. This is a big game between two evenly matched teams. But tradition and home crowd support should lift the Trojans to a terrific triumph. Changes will be a key. Prediction: Trojans 28, Hawkeyes 21 Brandon Black scored the next time, making it 12-0. On Marshall's second play after the touchdown. Brad Meade picked off a pass and behind a great block from Chase Todd returned it for a touchdown. The score then was 18-0. Marshall scored on its next possession on a tipped pass. Hastings got the ball back and promptly marched the length of the field for lhe final score of the first half. This lime lhe extra point was converted by J J. Quick giving Hastings a 26-7 In the fourth quarter, Brandon Black scored from 40 yards and lhe final score was 32-7. The entire defense played well led by Tim Bowerman, Chris Timmerman, Shane Demute, Brad Meade and Chase HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP DREAMING OF STARTING AT THE TOP? 3rd and 4th Grade Blue— The Saxons were upended by ■ tenacious Pennfield team, 25-0. Mau Watson and Travis Adams made some outstanding plays on offense. The defense was led by Dylan McKay and Loren Smith. The Saxons travel to Battle Creek Lakeview Saturday. Mike Becker, Zack Fay, Jackson Hoke, WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN $1 000 Sign on Bonus I Tsibs Startwts I I DE-TARINQ, WASHING, WAXING, BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER * POLYMER SEALANT, VACU­ UMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO, MOTOR CLEANING, COMBINATION SPECIALS, ETC. 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Andrew Mathews, Jerin Voshell and Shane Henry. Sth and 6th Grade White... Hastings lost to Marshall 12-0 in a game that could only be defined as all out war. It was hard hitting and fast An outstanding defensive performance was turned in by Dylan Cuddabee who intercepted a pass and ran it back 20 yaris. Nate Brady, Nate Newton, Erich Iberie Cory Jewett, Mitchell Gahan and Richard Nevins also played well on defense. On offense Tyler Rynn, Mike McGandy, Brndan King. Eric Doits, AJ. Tassos and Josh Jevicks stood out 5th and 6th Grade Blue... The Saxons stayed unbeaten with a 28­ 20 victory over the Wildcats from the "Cereal City." Stevie Case got the Saxons on the scoreboard first with a ran from 6 yards. Matt Teunessen kicked lhe extra point to make it On The’ kickoff, Adam "Harvath recovered a fumble, helping the Saxons to score another. Thia time Matt Teunessen swept the comer for a 7-yard touchdown. Teunessen also added the extra point. David Cole then picked off a pass that led to another score. Casey Goodenough ended lhe drive as be plowed one in from 8 yards out to make it 22-0. Case scored his second touchdown on a great ran through a group of Wildcat tacklers. 5th and 6th Grade Gold... The Gold beat Athens 24-6. Scoring touchdowns were Bryce Stanhope, Justin Carroll (on a punt return) and Matt Donnini. Donnini also kicked three extra points. Nathan Lane and Daryn Armstrong had key interceptions. Others playing well were Scott Wilson, Johnson. CWUMT lunsran Time to have your car protected before winter Losing Audra Love to an injury in the early minutes, the Lady Vikings fought hard but could not produce the points to pull out a win. In the game. Lakewood made good on !5-of-48 field goal opportunities (31 percent) and were O-for-7 on three-point shots. Stephanie Maciasz led the Lady Vikings with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Kim Elsie and Andrea Koch each tallied 8 points for the blue and white. HYAA teams enjoy successful Saturday Dansville (1-4, 1-2) at Maple Valley (6-0, 4-0) QUALITY CAR CLEANING quarter, the Lady Lions received 8 of its 14 points from Jessie Grant. In lhe fourth however, Webberville was able to take the lead when Kira Wesolek hit a jumper (53-52) with 1:32 to play. Webberville scored 7 of the final 11 points. Three players scored in double figures for Maple Valley, Grant with 19 points, Brieann Treloar tallied 11 and Sarah Cook added 10 markers. Grant also pulled down 8 rebounds. Ashley Lowel led Webberville with 24 points and Kira Wesolek added 20. Open Hettle Popcorn - Donuts Thursday Mixed Just Us 16-4; Oops 14-15; King Pins 12­ 8; Daised and Coo fuzed 12-8; Whok Up 11-9; Haslingt Bowl 11-9; The Andersons 10-10; Brown and Sons 9-11; Team 11 9-7; The Heavy Sets 6-14; The Red Eyes 5-15; Bye 0-16. Women's Good Games and Series - S. Merrill 201-544; S. Teunessen 174-476; F. Ruthruff 170-475; O. Gillons 165-470; C. Swinkunas 169-465; L. Miller 176-420; J. Rabley 144-392; D. Tiffany 136-319; B, Anderson 115-312; E. Gillespie 68-191; H. Service 159: S. Lambert 15S; L. McClel­ land 146; L. Jackson 144; R. Brown 137; D. Hansen 122; J. Anderson 97. Men's Good Games and Series - C. VanHouten 191-540; B. Kirby 238-537; J. Hansen 183-536; C. Haywood 170474; T. Osborne 137-320; C. Mugradge 150; M. Anderson 134. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 164; TVCCU 15­ 5; Hastings Bowlers 12-8; Alley Cats 11-9; Just for Fun 10-10; Misfits 10-10; Welton's 9-11; Plumb's 6-14. Men's High Games & Scries - H. Bow­ man 203-535; M. Christiansen 170; K. Phenix 221. Women's High Games A Series - B. Norris 162; D. Johnson 174460; D. Ser­ vice 201; S. Salazar 169. Monday Mixers Tracy’s Day Care 12; B & R Testing II; Dewey's Auto Body 10; T. M. Lassies 10; Hastings Bowl 9; Girrbach's 8; Gutter Gals 7; Rowdie Girls 5; Freeport Body Shop 4; Ball Busters 4. High Games A Series: T. Dewitt 158­ 377; D. Mayhew 177; S. Nash 168465; B. Anders 194434; T. Behrens 176431; B. Keller 180; D. James 171; P. Mulford 150; D. Dutcher 167455; J. Allen 120-275; H. Throop 137-372; S. Cole 175495. Last Week: B. Moore 149; S. Moore 160­ 432; C. Allen 155; D. Mayhew 170; C. Beckwith 164452; E. Hammontree ISO; M Matson 151. I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 5. 2000 - Page 13 ■MN.MIG SCORES Senior Citizens Bowling Friend 13-3; #1 Senior 12-4; Wieland 1I­ 5; Jesick 9-7; Hall* 8-8; King Pins 8-8; Woodmansee 8-8; Schlachter 8-8; Gir­ rbach* 7-9; Pin Pals 7-5; Nash 7-9; But­ terfingers 7-9; M-M’s 7-5; Kucmpcl 6-10; Peg Legs 3-13; Lcthcoc 3-13. Womens High Games - C. Purdcm 174; M. Matson 157; H. Service 175; C. Boumema 157; B Johnson 160; E. Dunham 188; S. Pennington 179; G. Otis 159: S. Merrill 171; D. Keller 157; C Stuart 166 Womens High Series - H. Service 475; E. Dunham 481; S. Pennington 450; S. Merrill 502; C. Stuart 456. Men’s High Games - B Ackers 162; N. Thaler 163; B. Adgate 168; D. Stuart 163; J. Mercer 158; C. Jesick 175; B. Terry 189; R. Nash 158; R. Beduhn 163; G. Waggoner 160; D. Edwards 193; P. Terpcning 158; G. Forbey 165; W. Birman 174. Men’s High Series - B. Ackers 472; N. Thaler 452; B Adgate 479; C. Jesick 488; B. Terry 542; R. Nash 451; R Beduhn 452; D. Edwards 553; W. Birman 464. Sunday Night Mixed Lucky Strikes 14; Thunder Alley 12; 4 Horsemen 12; Not Rock Bottom 11; Happy Hookers 11; Red Dog 9; Friends 9; Matrix 9; Team 4 9; All 4 Fun 7; Tom* Market 7; Thee Froggers 6; Flambays 5; Side Kicks 3; Sunday Snoozcrs 2; Double K* 0. Womens High Games and Series - M. Simpson 223-539; A. Snyder 166-462; V. McLeod 159-460; K. Stenberg 167-430; J. Anthony 159-421; T. Cross 144-422; L. Boze 155-400; K. Becker 190. Mens High Games and Series - S. Kral Iman 267-614; B. Hubbell 201-590; B. Churchill 190-550; B. Falconer 194-543; J. Kohler 190-539; K. Hammontrce 188-531; D. Snyder 185-515; J. Smith 174-497; C. Shook 17® 481; B. Miller 177-478; R. Argo 175-419; B. Cantrell 146-418; P. Valdez 143-369; E Behmdt 214; B. Rentz 213; C. Sanborn 212; M. Cross Jr. 199; A. Thomp­ son 194; G. Snyder 188; B. Allen 172. Friday Night Mixed League We Don’t Care 13-3; Who* Up 11-5; Bad Habit 11 11-5; Cook Jackson 10-6, Piece of Cake 10-6; Ten Pins 10-6; No Name Yet 10­ 2; Rainbow Warriors 9-7; Viatec 8-8; All But One 8-8; Head* Out 7-9; One Olde One 7-9; Gutter Dusters 7-9; Rocky Four 6­ 10; Mercy 6-10; B & W 5-7; Late Comers 4-12; Brushworks 2-14. Ladies Good Games and Series - L. Lawson 175; O. Gillons 185-466; H. Ser­ vice 200-531; P. Bender 134; 1.7,8­ 493; B. Wilson 133; S. Keeler 194; J. Mad­ den 167; R. Lydy 182-476; P. Kelly 166; K. Kuhlman 181-462; E. Johnson 156; B. Roush 179-498; L. Barnum 210-564; G. Mcaney 151; L. Gray 131. Mens Good Games and Series - C. Pen­ nington 243-612; H. Pennington 215-616; J. Driver 189; S. Guy 152; R. Bender 153; G. Cooley 188-494; D. Sears 166; K. Ramey 184; K. McDonald 158; E. Keeler 227-618; S. Sanborn 198-550; J. Smith 211-522: A. Taylor 220-578; M Kasinsky 235-619; R. Roush 222-595; J Barnum 214-588; C. Gray 206-542; M. Keeler 204; B. Keeler 209-551. Thursday Angels Hastings Bowl 14-6; Cedar Creek Groc 14-6; Pet World 14-6; Richie* Koffee Shop 13-7; Farmers Inc. 11-9; Coleman AgencyHastings 11-9; True Value Hardware 10-10; Mill* Landing 9-12; Shamrock Tavern 7­ 13; Miller’s Excavating 6-14; Team #3 4-16; B&R Testing 3-17. High Games and Series - P. McLaughlin 160; E. Hammontrce 192; S. Piper 174-500; C. Groff 146; S. Greenfield 172; T. Loftus 160; J. Lewis 187; D. Curtis 141; T. Har­ rington 138; S. Reid 172; B. Cuddahee 194- 548; B. Hayes 197; C. Gates 152; A. Arends 153; T. Pennington 202-563; J. Madden 181; D. Staines 221; D. Snider 181; J. Hur­ less 175; K. Ward 131; V. Brown 143; C McGinn 159; D McCollum 193-505; T Soya 161; K. Heilman 159; G. Potter 161; N Bechtel 156. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 14-2; TVCCU 13­ 3; Alley Cats 11-5; Hastings Bowlers 9-7; Just for Fun 8-8; Plumbs 5-11; Weltons 5­ II; Misfits 1-7. Mens High Games and Series - J. Bartimus 2|4; R. O’Keefe 222; L. Miller 244­ 631; M. Christiansen 163; G. Heard 215­ 573; D. Blakely 203. Womens High Games and Series - G. Buchanan 192; C. O’Keefe 189; B. Norris 191-434; T. Maurer 138; S. Salazar 159. Recreation Bowling League #3 Hastings Bowl first. The Krunchcrs, Kevin's Kronics. Freeport Elevator and Tom’s Market follow in that order. Good Games and Series were R. Nash 242-538; H Wattles 549; T. Burch 509; K. WanI and 213-577; M. Martin 203-563; DJ. James 547; T. Gray 547; D. Lambert 215­ 223-628 and M. Mays 512. Wednesday P.M. K. Becker 208-227-587; L. Ellliston 191­ 530; Y. Markley 186-500; J. Rise 166-484; T. Christopher 166-481; B. Hathaway 172­ 474; M. Garber 180-467; M. Snow 157­ 423; B. Miner 155-438; C. Boenen 171­ 421; B. Norris 177-424; M. Dull 176; E. Moore 151. Tuesday Trios 3 Blind Mice 12-4; Trouble 10-6; Shirley* Chuckwagon 10-6; Cook Jackson 9-7; Just 4 Fun 9-7; CBBC 9-7; Hastings Bowl 7-9; 3 Fates 7-9; Need Help 5-11; Seebers Auto Body 2-14. High Games and Series - K. Stenberg 180; S. Vandenburg 244-609; R. Miller 181; J. Clements 192-508; T. Thompson 173; C. Kienutski 162; J. Rice 157; P. Ramey 199-518; V. Green 155; B. Brooks 177; S. Zalewski I64;W. Main 185-504; D Pennington 156; N. Hook 188; M. Slater 181; T Redman 158; L. Trumble 153; J. Conger 178; J. Phillips 158; B. Hayes 166; S. Snider 178; L. Potter 168. More BOWLING YMCA NEWS YMCA of Barry County Coed Softball Madd Dawgs Blarney Stone ................. 6-0 Law and Disorder................................... 3-3 Blarney Stone.......................................... 3-3 Sparks Scooter Shack ............................ 3-4 Hastings Mfg..............................................3-5 Flexfab B................................................. 2-3 Flexfab A ................................................. 2-4 Hastings Mens Softball League Final Standings A League Olde Towne Tavern A*........................ 14-2 Carpenter Plumbing............................. 13-3 Blarney Stone Madd Dawgs............... 11-4 Blarney Stone........................................4-11 Stcclcon Scminoles...............................4-11 B League Varney Construction............................. 12-6 Jarman Construction............................ 11-7 Hastings Mfg.............................................9-8 Bill’s Safety Service............................ 7-10 Crane Tcch/Millcr Carepts ................. 6-11 Newton Well Service .......................... 5-12 Dairy Queen.......................................... 3-14 Home Run Champion - Bryan Heming­ way 22. Last Week’s Playoff Results - A League - Olde Towne Tavern 31, Carpenter Plumb­ ing 13. B League - Varney Construction 16, Jar­ men Construction 6. VMCA Adult Softball Final Results Women’s League Flexfab A............................................... 14-1 Cathy * Cut & Curl . ........................... 13-2 Art Meade Auto & Dig-IT ................... 9-4 Manpowcr/King’s/Whitc*..................... 7-6 Grand Renlal/Walker-Fluke .................7-7 Hastings Piston Ring ..........................4-10 Flexfab B................................................1-13 Blarney Stone........................................ 1-13 Men’s “A" League Olde Towne Tavern A*........................ 14-2 Carpenter Plumbing............................. 13-3 Blarney Stone Madd Dawgs............... 11-4 Blarney Stone........................................ 4-11 Stcclcom Scminoles............................ 4-11 NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED Olde Towne Tavern's A squad took first place honors in the Men's A League. Team members are (front row, from left) Mark Johnson, Mike Pickard, Bob Brumm, Bob Brownell, Jarrod Beebe; (back row) Gary Iverson, Dan Pickard, Terry Lyon, Rob Taylor, Robb Pickard and Dan Miller. Missing is Joe Smith and Greg Heath. Men’s “B" League Varney Construction ............................. 12-6 Jarman Construction . n.........................J1-7 Hastings Manufacturing ........................ 9-8 Bills Safety Service .... .y«L Crane Tcchnology/Millfirs Carpets .6-11 Newton Well Service .......................... 5-12 Dairy Qucen/Cappon Oil Co................ 3-14 Carpenter Plumbing took second place in the Men's A League. The squad includes (first row) Duane Geiger. Brad Carpenter, Mike Smith, Mark Cusack; (back row) Dennis Boyle, Charles Darrow, Charlie Heeringa, Kurt Ackerson, Greg Brandholt and Scott Begltn. Missing is Billy Barker, Rich Griffis and Bob Tingley. Don’t Grow OLD Without us... We offer annuities and IRAs that guarantee a lifetime retirement income, B9GTAX MMNGS, and attract™ interest rates. Start now! Call your Farm Bureau Insurance agent before you get any older. Second place honors went to Cathy's Cut & Curl, Amanda Boyer, Gail Hull. Amanda Hull-Neeson, Karman Kerutis, Maggie Wilkinson, Shelly Fouts, Teri Cooley, Shari Coc-oy, Nina Cowham, Tracy Keeler, Karen Stuyid, Cathy Doombos and Laura Jarman. 2000 FALL COED VOLLEYBALL To the owner or owners of any and all interests m or hens upon the land described: TAKE NOTICE: Sale was lawfully made of the following described land, for unpaid taxes on that land and that undersigned has tide to the lano under tax deed or deeds issued lor the land. You are entitled to a reconveyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of this notice upon payment to the treasurer of the county in which the land a situated, of all sums paid for the tax safe purchase, together with 50 percent in addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the service and/or cost of publication of the notice. The ser­ vice or publication costs shall be the same as if for personal service of a summons upon com­ mencement of an action without additional cost or charge if payment as described in this notice is not made, the undersigned will institute proceed­ ing for possession of the land. Description of the land: Lot *95 of Lakewood Estates Hope Township Parcel •08-007-180-080­ 00. Amount Paid: $86.13 Deed •: 251 Amount Due: $129.19 PLUS SHERIFF AND PUBLICATION FEES Tax for the Year 1996 (Signed) WMam D Warren 181 Trads End Delton. Ml 49046 To: George A Tenwakle. Spouse of George A Tenwakle. Marlene E. Tenwalde. Spouse of Marlene E. Tenwakle. unknown, unascertained, undetermined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and assigns, including those who are legally incompetent tc act on their own behalf, said indi­ viduals being persons indicated to have some interest in the land described according to Barry records. This is an unimproved parcel. (10/12) First place team honors •s/ent to Flextab A, Pam Elkins, Duska Brumm, Dawn Harding, Denise Cooley. Marcia Smith, Sherry Graham, Mary Lesage, Peggy Johnson, Carol Duke, Krista Heilman, Jaime Nelson, Judy Schultz, Wendy Swinehart and Jamie Miller. A League Bobs Gun and Tackle ........................... 12-0 Digit ......................................................... 5-4 ICS.............................................................. 3-6 Lefanty Insurance....................................4-5 Goodenough Goodies ............................ 0-9 B League Ranger Die Inc............................................8-1 Cascade Home Improvement................. 9-3 V-Tcc .........................................................7-5 Viatec......................................................... 7-5 Backe Construction..................................5-4 Ray James Electromechanical...............5-7 The Other Body Shop.............................4-8 Viking......................................................... 3-6 Culligan Water Conditioning................. 0-9 *===" Job 8830n Part-time Nurting Instructors. Required: BSN. Michigan RN bcensurs. 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October 5. 2000 Barry courts praised in justice’s message by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County Chief Judge Jim Fisher and J-Ad Graphics Vice President Fred Jacobs were local references used by Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth Weaver when she addressed a joint session of the State Legislature last Thursday. The occasion was Weaver’s State of the Judiciary message at the Capitol Building in Lansing. Fisher, Jacobs and Barry Family Court Administrator Robert Nida were in the audience. Weaver’s speech included remarks about the Supreme Court's successful trial court demonstration projects, and Barry County was one of the seven original experimental projects launched to initiate court reform in 1996. She called the four-year projects "seven experiments in serving the public better through innovation in local court management." LEG AL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Dennis M. Stine, a single man and Connie D. Reed, a single woman. Mortgagors, to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan corporation. Mortgagee, dated the 4th day of June. AD . 1993. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry and State ot Michigan, on the 8th day of June. AD.. 1993. in Liber 573 on Pages 883*889. which said mort­ gage was thereafter on. to wit: the 4th day of June. A.D.. 1993. assigned to the Traverse Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation and said assignment was recorded on the 9th day of June. 1993, in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor said County of Barry in Uber 574 on Pages 338-327. and WHEREAs, the amount claimed to be due on said mortgage as of the date of this notice is the sum of Fifty-sevfn thousand five hundred fortyfour and 83/100 collars ($57,544.83), for principal and interest and. WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pert thereof, and default having been made whereby the power-ofsale contained in said mortgage has become oporathm. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute at the State of Michigan in such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on THURSDAY the 18th day of November, 2000, at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, local time, said mortgage win be foreclosed at a sale at pub­ lic auction to the highest bidder at foe east door of the CouttbOCUfb m the City of Hastings, County of Barry of Michigan (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage with the inter­ est thereon at eight percent (8%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in foe premises. The premises described in said mortgage are as totowa: Property srtuatod in the Township of Assyria. County of Barry. State of Michigan, to wit: ALL THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26 TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. LYING SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD. EXCEPT: THE WEST 295 FEET THEREOF ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING AT THE NORTH­ WEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST UNE OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, 773 FEET; THENCE EAST AT RIGHT. ANGLES TO SAID WEST UNE. 295 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE EAST. 426 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 A DIS­ TANCE OF 365 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO THE CENTERUNE OF JONES ROAD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID WEST UNE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 CENTERLINE. 518 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO A PO*NT WHICH LIES EAST 295 FEET FROM SAID WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST UNE. 658 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO THS POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPT: BEGINNING AT THE INTER­ SECTION OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 26. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. WITH THE CENTERUNE OF JONES ROAD; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE. 234 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO A POINT WHICH UES NORTH 1767 FEET FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 26. THENCE NORTH 81 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST. 362 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 311 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO A POINT IN SAID CENTERUNE OF JONES ROAD WHICH LIES NORTHWEST­ ERLY 314 FEET FROM THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING: THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 314 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO LANDS LYING SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL OVER THAT PART OF THE EAST 20 FEET OF THE WEST 741 FEET OF THE EA3T 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. EXTENDING FROM THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD SOUTH TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1500 FEET OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26 SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC AND OF ANY GOVERNMENTAL UNIT IN ANY PART THEREOF TAKEN. USED OR DEED FOR STREET. ROAD OR HIGHWAY PURPOSES Commonly known as: 9450 Jones Rd.. Bellevue. Ml. The redemption period shall be one year from the date of such sale Dated: October 5. 2000 Traverse Mortgage Corporation Assignee of Mortgage CHARLES A FORREST JR Attorney for Traverse Mortgage Corporation 703 E. Court St. Flirt. Ml 48503 Telephone: (810) 238-4030 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (11/2) Besides Barry, the other projects were in lhe counties of Berrien, Iron, Isabella. Lake, Washtenaw and the multi-county circuit of Crawford, Kalkaska and Otsego. "These courts are proving that when the judges of all the benches work together cooperatively within a coordinated administrative structure, and when enough time is given for evaluation of what is best suited to the community, the public benefits in concrete ways," Weaver said. Barry County's project involved efforts to promote cooperation and efficiency in the court system by county judges Richard H. Shaw and Gary R. Holman, in successful experiments in making local courts more efficient and user friendly as the first members" of the Next Generation Project, she said. "Courts in those counties will seek innovative ways to improve service to the public while preserving the fair, impartial and unbiased adjudication of cases." The legislature has approved $2.3 million for the project. "Soon, as many as 12 additional jurisdictions will continue the addition to Fisher, and the court administrators and employees of the local Circuit, District and Juvenile/Probate. As part of the project, the three judges share cases to even workloads and a “family division’’ was created to handle matters arising from the same family dynamics (abuse, neglect, divorce, custody, etc.) in one court. Weaver saluted Fisher and the other chief judges of the court demonstration projects, "and through them their colleagues and staffs, for their difficult work as pioneers of court improvement. "The Barry County demonstration court has cut the time to take a criminal case to court in half, and last year saved taxpayers $195,000," she said. Weaver told the joint session of the Michigan Legislature that "Fred Jacobs, a Barry County publisher, called the project 'a great example of how creative local cooperation can improve services to the public while reducing costs to the taxpayer.' And so it is." It was noted on last week's program brochure that Fisher serves on the Supreme Court's Council of Chief Judges, which. Weaver said, was established to provide valuable insight into the management of the state’s trial courts and to strengthen all chief judges as managers. Shaw is a member of the Supreme Court's Local Intergovernmental Advisory Council, which is involved in improving communication between branches of local government. Weaver last week also announced that the State Supreme Court has launched the Next Generation Project, calling it part of "a new frontier of court service for Michigan citizens." Trial court' in Oakland, Muskegon and Cheboygan counties "will join seven experimental search for improvements of lasting value to our court system," Weaver said. "And they'll do it their way to best suit their local needs." Innovations in the Next Generation Project could lead to consolidation of court functions to eliminate costly bureaucratic duplication, better computer technology, more efficient use of judge and staff time, improved collection of fines and costs, more predictable and efficient case scheojling, on-line transactions and information and "onestop shopping" for the public, she told the joint session of the Legislature. "The Next Generation courts will reach at least a third of the state's population. They will help us determine what changes should be adopted in all our trial courts, what should be optional, and what improvements should be subject to local customizing," Weaver said. More therapeutic drug courts are planned in the state, she said, describing them as "bringing a new focus and intensity to the fight against drag abuse, and bringing new hope. "Drug courts are special dockets that combine tough enforcement techniques with individualized services to help non­ violent offenders break the cycle of substance abuse and crime." Quoting a drug court "graduate," she read the following statement: "The recovery program has been a miracle in my life and has helped me regain so many things I was losing. I do wish it were more readily available to many others." Weaver also announced last week that Judge Donald Owens has been appointed to serve as the state's first guardianship ombudsman. Owens, who has 25 years experience as a probate judge, is charged with enabling the court system to provide better protection for vulnerable citizens for whom guardians and conservators have been appointed. "Tfiey include children whose parents cannot care for them or who need someone to manage their money. They also include adults (especially with our rapidly growing senior population), who are no longer able to care for themselves or manage their money on their own," Weaver said. The new guardianship ombudsman also will be "investigating complaints of suspected neglect or abuse, cither physical or financial." Concluding her remarks. Weaver told the joint legislctive session that she has "abundant hope and faith that we can continue to work together, to make the necessary improvements in our court system, in the name of justice, for the people of Michigan. "As human beings, our different experiences and perspectives someti’’ ?s cause us to disagree about what jusuce demands in a given situation. But these occasional disagreements cannot overcome our common commitment to the purposes of justice, for this commitment is what allows us to live together, in civilized society. "I am ever mindful that what we in the judiciary most need is patience, meekness, compassion and courage to "Do Right and Fear Nol" she said. "When faced with the responsibility of governing, Solomon made this appeal: 'And now. O Lord my God... give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people...’ (I Kings 3). "I believe our sense of fairness and justice is woven into the very fabric of our being by our Creator," Weaver said. "It is fundamental. It is complete. It is compelling. It is nonpartisan." Taking It Strong To The Hole... Maple Valley's Brieann Treloar (14) charges toward the hoop and puts up a lay­ up attempt during Tuesday nights 59-55 home loss to Webberville. Treloar scored 11 points, one of three Lions to tally double figures. Maple Valley will host Springport in non-league varsity action tonight. Eagles score two more wins The Barry County Christian School soccer team won two more times last week to improve its season record to 9-1. The Eagles won over Lakeside 6-4 and Si. Matthews 44). Scoring the goals against Lakeside were Josh Lamphere with 4 and Jerry LaDere with 2. Adam Burkett had 2 assists, while Josh Lamphere, Ben Conklin and Eric Lamphere each had 1. David Thompson had 1 save in goal. 00 CHEVY BLAZER 4X4 15000 MILES, BRIGHT RED, CD, LIKE NEW IN & OUT, SAVE $10,0001 Dreisbach Pontiak' OtrsMOPtLE GMC Truck while LaDere had 10. Josh Lamphere scored 2 goals versus St. Matthews. LaDere had 1 and Eric Lamphere tallied the other. Josh Lamphere also had an assist, as did Seth Hoxworth. Goalkeeper Shane Hickey collected 8 saves. Today (Thursday. Oct. 5). lhe Eagles battle the Broncos of Bellevue. The game is al the home field and is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. Area youths excel at TK Punt, Pass & Kick BALKS HOURS: Monday « WMnMday unM 8 Tua. Tbu S Fri unbl 6 Saturday until 3 Ekeemv four Emcum a a Fault Tuanot: More than 30 participants took part in the NFL Gatorade Punt, Pass & Kick competition hosted by Thomapple Call 616-948-8000 Today or toll free 1-888-494-5539 Frida) the 13th means... GOOD LUCK at National Bank of Hastings! Come in for our ONE-DAY Home Equity IMan Special on Friday, October 13th. Our special rates are good for One Day Only! •Must apply at the National Bank 5 Kellogg Schools last Saturday. These youngsters earned first place in their respective age groups: Girls 8-9 — Breanna Ainsworth of Kentwood. Girls 10-11 — Heather Hawkins of Middleville. Boys 8-9 — James Hawkes of Middleville. Boys 10-11 — Eric Scott of Middleville. Boys 12-13 — Mike Munjoy of Middleville. Boys 14-15 — Dustin Morgan of Delton. These six winners will now move on to a sectional competition tp be held at Muskegon Scyferth Oct 15. The local competition was coordinated by Monte Munjoy, physical education instructor at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. Hastings Office or the Gun Lake Branch. Sanie-day qualification. \ Let us take tbe scare out KI ATIONAL ASTINGS loan that s rights you’. Member FDIC 241 W. State Street Hastings Ml 49058 I =T 12850 W M’179 Hwy Wayland Ml 49348 (616)945-3437 ®SS (616)792-4406 Sophomore linebacker Mike Hanna (Sunfield, Lakewood High School) had a team-high 11 tackles, including two for losses, and broke up a pass. Hanna, who entered the game ranked fifth in NCAA Division III in tackles (14.8 per game) now has 70 tackles to lead the Fighting Comets. Other area gndders playing at Olivet arc Travis Lehman (Lakewood), Gabe Steward (Lakewood) and Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valley). Olivet travels to Adrian this Saturday for a MIAA battle. Olivet travels to Adrian this Saturday for a MIAA battle. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 5. 2000 - Page 15 Communication from... lAtea Obituaries Congressman NICK SMITH (continued.) The Precautionary Principle: Can we be too safe? Christopher Danaher This week, I held a press conference on Capitol Hill on a new approach to policy decisions. The so-called “precautionary principle" - which is actually overcautious —is increasingly being employed by many special interests to convince governments around the world to increase regulation and slow down change. I’m concerned that its adoption in this country will cut further into our manufacturing base, raise pnccs to con­ sumers, and end up putting many people out of work without generating significant benefits to our environment or health. When the government considers regula­ tion, it is required to weigh the expected costs of that regulation against the expected benefits. This process is important and injects needed common sense into govern­ ment decision making. Advocates of the precautionary principle, however, say that we should often regulate even when the expected costs may exceed the expected benefits just to be on the safe side. While extra caution may appear sensible. I’m con­ cerned that it would place unnecessary bur­ dens on the economy, stimulate irrational fears of science or chemicals, or become a political tool to justify special interest demands. We all learn a version of the precaution­ ary principle as children, in sayings like “better safe than sorry’’ and "look before you leap." We still use it when we buckle our scat belts Gt carry an umbrella on a cloudy day. However, the concept doesn’t apply as well to areas of greater complexity and uncertainty such as biotechnology, use of chemical pesticides, or global warming. In the previous examples, caution makes sense because there’s no risk in buckling the scat belt or carrying the umbrella. In WAYLAND - Christopher Danaher, aged 33. of Wayland passed away Sunday. October I, 2000 at Laurels of Sandy Creek, Wayland. Christopher was bom on January 7, 1967 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended Peace Reformed Church. He attended Michigan School for the Blind, Barry County Day Center, Allegan County Day Center and he graduated from Lincoln School of Grand Rapids. He is survived by his foster parents, Robert and Betty Noffkc and family and friends of Middleville. Graveside services were held Tuesday morning, October 3, 2000 at the Coman Cemetery, Middleville. Reverend F.L. “Red” Faber officiated, interment was at Coman Cemetery, Middleville. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. | Norma M. Denny| BATTLE CREEK - Mrs. Norma M. Denny, age 79, of Battle Creek and former­ ly of Hastings died Thursday, September 28. 2000 at Battle Creek Health System. Mrs. Denny was bom on July 2. 1921 in Jackson. Midi., the daughter of Roy and Beulah (Robnolt) Sweet. She moved to Battle Creek at the age of four from Jackson and attended Battle Creek schools, graduating in 1939 from Battle Creek Central High School. She went on to receive her bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Western Michigan Teachers College in 1944. She received her master’s degree from there in I960. She was married to John C. Denny on Dec 17. 1944 and he died Sept. 26, 1994 Mrs. Denny taught at the Franklin Elementary School in Battle Creek from 1945 until she retired in 1976. Her first year of teaching was in Olivet. She moved to the Hastings area in 1972 from Battle Creek, returning to Battle Creek some time ago. She was a former member of the Lakeview Baptist Church, member of Delta Cappa Gamma, especially enjoyed visiting family and friends, and always remembered them on their special occasions with cards, Jetters and gifts. She enjoyed cooking ind was well known for her culinary talents. Mrs. Denny is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth DuBois of Canton, MI and Patricia Denny, of Mattawan. Ml; one grandson. Geoff (Penney) Dubois and two great granddaughters, Leslie and Steffanie DuBois. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and son-in-law, Allen DuBois in 1998. Services were held Sunday, Oct. 1, 2000 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Dr. Buflbrd W. Cue officiating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Battle Creek School System in Memory of Norma M. Denny. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. contrast, there arc risks involved with applying the precautionary principle to issues such as global warming like ham­ pering industries and putting people out of work without proven environmental bene­ fits. Applying the precautionary principle to limit biotechnology creates another risk, because it may prevent breakthroughs that could help combat disease, hunger, and overall stability throughout the world. Finally, other countries arc using the pre­ cautionary principle to set up barriers to U.S. exports. For instance, the European Union is currently barring U.S. beef pro­ duced with growth hormones and genetical­ ly modified crops on the grounds that they may not be safe, although there is no evi­ dence of adverse health effects. (The fact is that essentially all food products have been genetically modified cither through tradi­ tional cross-breeding or new more precise biotechnology). While they cite the precau­ tionary principle, in many cases, there arc some who simply don’t want competition from lower-cost American products. The State Department recognized the serious­ ness of this threat in a 1999 memo to diplo­ mats. stating “....if such factors [as the pre­ cautionary principle] arc considered in risk assessments, any country* could justify trade barriers on virtually any product for virtuallv any reason.” While caution is necessary in many areas of scientific uncertainty, we need to base our decisions on actual risks rather than perceived risks. Wc should also be prepared to recognize the political agenda that often lies beneath the "let’s be safe" argument. Wc must base policy on scientific evidence analyzed without special interest bias. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS ND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICMCAN, ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PANTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by'the PrairievNe Township Planning Commission on October 12. 2000. at 7:30 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hal. 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Kem(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing include, in brief, lhe following. 1) Special Land Use Permit and site plan review filed by Joe Moran of 10860 Longpoint Dr. (Pine Lake), Plainwell. Ml 49080. to allow converting a two-stall garage, al said address, into a bunkhouse/guest house area for a seasonal usage (Not for Rent). Parcel No. 08-012-310-020-00. This property zoned ‘R-2-Single Family and Two Family Medium Density Residential District. 2) Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. AH interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this special land use permit appellations at the address below. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers lor the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Praineville Township Clerk. Prairieville Township Plrnning Commission Robert Kull. Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 Advertise in the Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call 945-9554 Get Your Copies o£ The Hastings Banner at any of these Area Locations 00 Hartings Other • Admiral • Back Door Deli • Bosley’s • Hastings Speedy Mart • Felpausch • X-Prcss • Northview Grocery • Penn-Nook Gifts • Plumb’s • R & J’s • Superette • Tom's Market • Thomapple Lake Trading Post • Granny’s General Store • J-Ad Graphics •G & KCorp. • Middle Lake Grocery & Deli • Dowling Comer Sv>re • Cloverdale General Store • Banftcld General Store • Country Store (Bellevue) • Gillett’s Bait & Tackle • A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) • Orangeville 66 • Pine Lake Grocery • Goldsworthys Inc., Dowling • Goldsworthys, Inc., Hickory Comers • Illinois Convenience Store (Taco Bell) Lake Odessa • • • • Crystal Flash Lake-0 Shell Carl’s Market Hamlin’s Quik Stop Nashville • • • • • Little’s Country Store Carl’s Market Cappon's Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South Fnd Delton • • • • • • • Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpasuch Delton Short Stop Cellar Creek Grocery • • • • • Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Greg’s Get It and Go Middleville Marketplace Village Grocery • • • • Gun Lake Amoco Wcick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon's Quick Mart Stanton honored for service to county Russell Stanton (right) has been honored with a plaque from the Barty County Board of Commissioners in appreciation for his 11 years ot senrice on the County Planning and Zoning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals. He was chairman of the ZBA for five years. Presenting the award is Commissioner Robert Wenger, chairman of the board's County Development Committee. Energy seminar set in Wayland Great Lakes Energy, formerly the O & A Electric Cooperative, will have a special energy seminar from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at its service center in Wayland. A spokesperson said, "With the threat of rising heating costs looming this heating season. Great Lakes Energy Cooperative will show homeowners how they can fight higher energy costs." The seminar, which is free of charge to the public, will include information on geothermal heating and cooling, indoor air quality and energy conservation tips. Great Lakes heating and cooling pro­ fessionals will conduct the session. ’ The customer-owned power company serves more than 100,000 homes and Freeport • L & J’s • Our Village General Store Steam, Gas, Antique Machinery potluck set The Barry County Steam, Gas and Antique Machinery Association will have its annual fall potluck at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Hope Township Hall. A hot and cold dish to pass are requested. There will be no meeting of the group in November. LEGAL HOTI Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED ’ FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott Victor Taggart, a married man (original mort­ gagors) to Saxon Mortgage, Inc. Mortgagee, dated November 17. 1999, and recorded on November 29. 1999 in Document *1038493, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Bank of Texas, National Association fka Texas Commerce Bank National Association, as Custodian, Assignee by an assignment dated November 17. 1999. which was recorded on November 29. 1999, in Document *1038494, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 76/100 dollars ($120,189.76). including interest at 10.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or ss,v.e part of thwn. at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 ojn., on November 9, 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Micmgan, and are described as: Commencing at the Center 1/4 Post of Section 29. Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Thence North 66 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 203.00 feet along the centerline of Oakleigh Drive as shown m the Plat of Streeter's Resort, Recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 37. thence South 8.00 degrees 16 minutes 11 seconds East 117 feet for the true place of beginning; thence continuing South 8.00 degrees 16 minutes 11 seconds East 200.00 feet; thence South 86 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 128.00 feet, thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 11 seconds West 200.00 feet, thence North 86 degrees 00 minutes 00 sec­ onds East 128.00 feet to the place of beginning. Being a part of Lot 32 of said Plat, Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 28. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248 593-1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200021918 Gators (10/26) Middleville Gun Lake businesses in 26 counties, including Barry, in Michigan, from the Mackinac Straits to Kalamazoo. No reservations are required. For more information, call 1-888-485-2537. Need a great gift idea? Give the gift of knowledge...a subscription to The BANNER 945-9554 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (BARRY COUNTY) WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by RICHARD ALLEN SHARKS ANO RACHEL E SPARKS. Husband end WBe, Mortgagors, to FIRST FINANCE, which is orga­ nized and existing under the laws of Michigan and whose address is 6785 Telegraph, Bloomfield Hits. Ml 48X1. Mortgagee, dated December 11.1997, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for lhe County of Barry and State of Michigan, on December 17,1907, in Document No. 1005392 of Barry County Records, which mortgage was thereafter on December 16, 1997, assigned to BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, NA. as Custodian or Trustee, 3 Park Plaza, 18th Floor, Irvine, CA 92614 and recorded as Document 1037966 in lhe office of the Ftegieter of Deede for said County of Barry. on which mortgage there ia claimed to be due. al the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of TWENTY ONE THOUSAND NINETY NINE ANO 56/IX ($21,099.56) DOLLARS including inter** «weon at 13.375% per annum. And no suit or proceedings al law or In equity having been instituted to recover the. debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue ot the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage, end pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday. November 16. 2000 at 1:00 pjn.. said mortgage w« be forectoeed by a seie at pub­ lic auction, to the highest bidder at the Berry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, (Vial being the bolding where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held). Which said premises are described as Wtows: Land situated in the Township of OrangevNe. County of Berry, Stale of Michigan, described as follows Parcel C That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 2 North. Range 10 West, deeofoed as beginning at a pomt found by commencing al the center of said Section, thence South 02 degrees 58 minutes, 44 seconds East on the North and South 1/4 line 588.59 feet; thence South 63 degrees 14 minutes 56 seconds West. 559.10 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing South 63 degrees 14 minuets 56 seconds West. 400 00 feet; thence South 26 degrees 45 minutes 04 seconds East, 371.13 foot to the East and West 1/8 line of the Southwest 1/4, thence North 86 degrees 52 minutes 57 sec­ onds East on said 1/8 line 3X.X feet, thence North 13 degrees 42 minutes 41 seconds West, 519 45 feet to the place of beginning Subject to an easement for ingress and ogress over the Northerly 33 00 feet thereof. Easement Description: Together with a 66 00 foot wide easement for ingress and egress lying 33.00 feet each side of the following described center line. Beginning at a point found by commencing at the center of said Section 31. Town 2 North. Rango 10 West; thence South 02 degrees 58 minutes 44 seconds East on the North and South 1/4 Uno. 588.59 to* to the point of beginning of this easement; thence the center line runs South 63 degrees 14 minutes 56 seconds West 1513.10 feet to the point of beginning. Tax Parcel Number: 06-011-031-011-42. The redemption period shall be one year from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 28. 2000 ELAINE W MARDIROSIAN (P33528) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee 1373 Balfour Groose Pointe Park. Ml 48230 (313)881-0296 (10/26) �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 5. 2000 Woman killed turning into driveway J-Ad Graphics News Service When Bernard Koan glanced outside his East M-43 home at about 2 a.m. Saturday to see his wife's car sitting in the road with the blinker on. he knew she was home from work. His partner in marriage for 24 years. Deborah. 42. had worked at Twin City Foods in Lake Odessa for the past 16 years. "Next thing, he heard a crash," said Barry County Undersheriff Don Ford. Deborah, a lifelong Hastings resident and the mother of three children, was killed instantly when her car was rear- ended at about 60 miles per hour, trapping her inside the wreckage. Driving the van that struck Deborah's 1986 Oldsmobile was 38-year-old Freeport area resident Gerry Lee Allen, formerly of Caledonia, whom police suspect was under the influence of alcohol, said Ford. "There was no braking." said Ford, adding that a report and investigation on the crash is ongoing. Results of a blood alcohol test on Allen were not known by police as of Tuesday, he said. "It will be a while before we have A’< al I \latt HORSE SHOEING AND Trimming. Richard Laws. (616)948-8388. lit Ip WtlHlt </ ATTN: WORK FROM HOME $582-$5,947/mo, PT-FT. 800-589-8614. www.freedomcash.com CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE This position is responsible for maintaining communication with client case through tel­ ephone contacts, quality control, site visits, assisting in maintain? current busi­ ness as well as developing new business through the sales process. Priority con­ sideration will be given to applicants who meet the fol­ lowing requirements: 2yrs business expc rience in cus­ tomers service with some sales exposure, proven abili­ ty to identify problems/ pro­ vide solutions, strong writ­ ten / verba I comm unica tion skills, excellent organization­ al and time management skills. Competitive wage and benefit package. Com­ puter experience required, some post secondary educa­ tion recommended. Industri­ al knowledge a plus. Please send resume and wage re­ quirements to: Ad #114 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188, Hastings Mi. 49058. JANITORIAL FLOOR CLEANING looking for full­ time person to clean Delton, Hastings, 4c Battle Creek re­ tail food stores. 11:00pm7:30am, Monday-Friday, $8.00 per hour, gas allow­ ance, benefits available. Call Jim at 1-877-270-2111, exten­ sion 115. DRIVER-OWNER OPERA­ TORS. TST Expedited Serv­ ices. Introducing our new pay package, putting our owner operators first! 100% owner operators; van - .72­ .75; straight truck -1.07-1.10; tractor trailer - 1.07-1.10; all tolls paid; no up front monZ; PC practical mile. Call toiy! 877-878-9911/888-339­ 0244 www.tst911 .com ELECTRICIAN/ TRAIN­ EES- TO $18/hr+ benefits. Major company (permanent apprentiships) start now. 616-949-2424. Jobline FULL TIME MEDICAL as­ sistant needed in busy physician office. Experience preferred but will train the right person. Send Resume to ad #04002, c/o J-Ad Graphics, Inc., 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, P.O. Box 188, Hast­ ings, ML 49058 HANOVER HOUSE TAK­ ING applications for swing shift, fill-in help. Must have CPR and current TB test. This does include night shift. Call (616)948-3619 HELP WANTED: DAIRY needs full-time milker. Cen­ tral Michigan. Competive wages, health insurance, uniforms, housing and other incentives after you've com­ pleted a succes-ful trial peri­ od. Call 1-616-527-8875 be­ tween 9am-4pm. Leave name, phone number mes­ sage. HOSPITAL COMPANY IN NEED of route drivers- to $1923/hr (cube van) local route! Training provided. Lots of hours. (616)949-2424. Jobline WINDOW INSTALLER: NEED hard working crafts­ man to earn $65-$85 per re­ placement window Must be experienced & supply your own metal brake, hand tools, truck, 4c insurance. Remod­ el* only - no new construc­ tion. Plenty of year around full-time work. Call 517-482­ 1705 & ask for Scott $29,000 BUYS YOU A 3 BEDROOM ZBATH HOME. With a payment of $270 per month. Call toll free 877-665­ 7324. END OF SUMMER CLEAR­ ANCE SALE. 6 homes left. Reduced $3000-$8000. Call toll free 877-655-7324. Better Choice Homes. GUITAR/BASS LESSONS AND minor instrument re­ pair. For appt, call (616)962­ 2131 FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW or $0 down! Gov't 4c Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Call for listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5225.' HAND INSTRUCTION. ALL ages, beginners-advanced. (616)945-0618 or (616)443-5454 FREEPORT: 5 ROLLING acres on Woodschool/Loftus Rd. Perked. Asking $42,900. (616)878-7956 ( <>minninl\ \ttiu i \ HOME OWNERS! CREDIT problems? We can help' Debt consolidation, income property, home improve­ ment, quick closings Call 7 days/24 hrs. Allied Mort­ gage Capital Corp, 1-800­ 611-3766. I o*/ A / LOST DOG: SMALL brown Terrier mix. Missing from the M-43 and Barber area. Reward. (616)948-3073 \altniiiil \<h ATTENTION: GROWING COMPANY Needs help. Work from home $500 Mo F7 T- $4,500 Mo FZ T. Full Training. Free Booklet 608­ 849-1395. www.gmoneytalks.com KA COUNTY. 30 Minutes East of Traverse City. 1 Acre, 150 ft.'frontage on private, small "no motors" lake. Pris­ tine & peaceful. Blacktop road, underground electric. $35,000. $3500 down, $350/mo., 11% land con­ tract. Antrim County: Torch Lake. 2 Acres close to beauti­ ful Torch Lake. 1 Mile from downtown Alden 4c public lake access. Blacktop road, underground electric, beau­ tiful views. $45,000. $3500 down, $400/mo. 11% land contract. Great Lakes Land Co. open 7 days, 231-331­ 4227. www.greatlakesland.com / Hl l\i Hl 1 BEDROOM APART­ MENT, very neat 4c dean; available October 1st. $325 per month, includes garbage & water, all other utilities your responsibility, abso­ lutely no pets. $200 security deposit, references a must! Call (616)948-3719 after 4:30pm. or leave message. 2 BEDROOM IN the coun­ try, large yard, $490 + utilit­ ies, call (616)623-8743. 2 BEDROOM MOBILE home on Head Lake, partial­ ly furnished, suitable for adults, no pets, $550/month + security deposit. (616)623­ 5952 2 MONTHS FREE rent to handy person, the $200 monthly. Small 4 room ex­ pended trailer, needs minor repairs 4c decorating. Access to Head Lake, (616)623-8321. CARPETED APARTMENT with 1 large bedroom. In­ cludes water, garbage, stove 4c refrig. $365/month. Refer­ ences 4c deposit required. No Pets. 945-4153. SMALL 2 BEDROOM house, carpeted, on south side of Gun Lake. Includes stove, refrigerator, garbage 4c sewer. $425/month. Available Oct. 1st. Referen­ ces 4c deposit required. No Pets. 945-4153 leave a mes­ sage STILL RENTING? Let us help you with your dream home and the downpay­ ment. Call toll free877-6657324. Better Choice Homes. KALKASKA: 6.69 WOOD­ ED acres adjoining state land. Great hunting and camping, includes driveway, cleared site, electric. $26,900, $500 down, $330 month, 11% land contract. Northern Land Company, 1-800-968­ 3118, www.northemlandco.com NEED A NEW HOME 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH HOME but don't have enough for down payment. Let us help. Call toll free 877-665-7324. Better Choice Homes. HANDYMAN SERVICES RESPONSIBLE: “LOW RATES." HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODEL­ ING PROJECTS!! CALL (616)948-4093. NEED YOUR LAUNDRY DONE? Tired of doing it yourselP Quality work for reasonable rates, call (616)­ 945-9381. Hastings Drop Off Laundry. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. {Joe Mix Piano Service.) Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. STUMP GRINDING: BEST rate around. Fully insured. Call (616)765-3450. IN LOVING MEMORY OF GORDON J. BROWN In our hearts we thought of you with love today but that is nothing new. We thought of you yesterday and days before that too. We think of you in silence, we often speak your name, now all we have is memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keep­ sake with which we'll never part. God has you in his keeping. We have you in our hearts. Very sadly missed by his wife, children and grand­ children. October 5, 1999-October 5, 2000. ABANDONED REPO- Bank need someone to assume payments on huge 3 bed­ room home. Will move if necessary. 1-800-672-9604. ABANDONED REPO: BANK needs someone to as­ sume, will move if necessa­ ry. Call Delta Homes, 1-800 968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968­ 7376. FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repos­ sessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800­ 672-9604. REPO: MUST SELL Will look at any offer, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800-672-9604. that." he said. Allen, who was wearing a seatbelt, was airlifted from the scene of the crash to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids and was later released. Koan, who was also wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash just west of Usbome Road. A funeral for Koan will be held this Saturday at the Hastings First Baptist Church. Habitat Fall Festival set for Oct. 14 The 23rd annual Barry County Habitat for Humanity Fall Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 14. at the Hope Church of the Brethren. Freeport. Included in the day's activities and offerings will be new crafts, a quilt show, lunch, apple butter, pumpkin carving, baked goods, kids* crafts, open kettle popcorn and doughnuts. All proceeds will go to the Barry County and Lakewood Habitat for Humanity chapters. The Hope Church of lhe Brethren is located at 14275 92nd St., Freeport. Woman’s purse snatched from car HASTINGS - A woman vacuuming the rear seal of her car at the Great Lakes Car Wash in Hastings Sept. 30 looked toward the front seat to discover that someone had snatched her purse, according to a report by the Hastings City Police Department. The woman told officers she had parked her 1992 Buick next to the vacuums when she noticed an "an older, beat up, smaller car" pull up next to the vacuums to her west. Inside were at least two, possibly three Hispanic males in their late teens or early 20s. The victim said she looked up and made eye contact with the driver just before the car left "in a hurry." She then looked in her front seat and her purse and a sweater were gone and she ran toward the suspect vehicle as it drove away at a high rate of speed east on State Street, officers reported. She told police that inside the purse was $100 in cash, a checkbook and credit cards. Ambulance runs into turkey PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A Hastings ambulance responding to a call Sept. 29 met with an unexpected collision when a turkey crossed its path on Norris Road near Pine Lake Road, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Trooper Sandra Larsen said lhe bird shattered the unit's windshield though no one was injured. The turkey could not be located following the mishap, Larsen said. Stereo stolen from car at dealership HASTINGS - A Pioneer brand, tingle disk compxct disk player valued at $200 was stolen from a customer's car parked at the Dreisbach Auto Service Store sometime between Sept. 25 al 7 p.m. and 7 am.. Sept. 26, according to a report by the Hastings City Police Department. Police said an employee discovered the break-in after finding lhe car with the driver's side window broken out. Also missing were two, 6x9 speakers worth shout $200, police reported. Damage to the car is estimated to be about $150, police said. The incident remains under POLICE BEAT: Residential break-in rash reported BARRY COUNTY - Area police agencies are busy investigating an apparent rash of residential burglaries lhal occurred between Sept. 28 and Oct. 2 around Barry County. On Sept. 28, troopers were called to investigate break-ins on Banfielu and Leinaar roads in Johnstown Township, the 2000 block of Sisson Road in Irving Township and on Dennison Road in Orangeville Township. Another report came from a Brown Road victim on Sept. 29 and a cottage on Howard's Point on Thomapple Lake was discovered broken into Oct. I. in which 15 to 20 bottles of liquor were stolen. Yet another break-in was reported to have occurred Oct. 1 in lhe 600 block of Thomapple Lake Road. On Oct. 2. three homes on West Slate Road in Irving Township were targeted by burglars taking various jewelry items. One of the homes was located in the 5000 block while the other two homes are in the 7000 block. Another home in the 1000 block Z East State Road also was entered. Some jewelry also was taken from a home in the 3000 block of South M-43 in Rutland Township while yet another South M-43 home in Hope Township apparently was broken into Oct. 2. The incidents are all under investigation by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police and the Hastings City Police Department. Man hurt in car-pedestrian accident IRVING TOWNSHIP - A man was hurt Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 4. after being struck by a car on Woodschool Road north of Wing Road, according to preliminary reports. Police on lhe scene reported that lhe man was trapped beneaih the vehicle and a medical helicopter was on standby to assist local emergency crews. The helicopter was nol needed and the man was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings with non­ life-threatening injuries. The man apparently had a previous neck and back injury because he was wearing a "c-collar" (neck brace) when the accident occurred. No other information was available at press time. Two arrested In motorcycle thefts RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - Two men have been arrested and two more may be charged in connection with the thefts of two motorcycles July 16 from a shed in the 5000 block of M-179, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police. Arrested and arraigned last week were Richard Heysteck. 18, of Wayland and Ronald Castaneda, 17, of Ada, after the motorcycles were recovered by Kent County authorities, said Trooper Charles Morden. "Kent County was investigating a series of larcenies from motor vehicles and deputy Evans contacted a possible suspect and learned that there were possibly stolen motorcycles at (another suspect's) residence in Ada.* Morden said. -When they went there, they found two stolen from Barry County and one stolen from Ada." The motorcycles - a 1999 Yamaha worth $2,000 and a 1990 Suzuki worth $1,500 - showed severe and accelerated wear and tear when they were recovered, Morden said. Heysteck is charged with one count of breaking and entering a building with intent to commit a larceny and one count of receiving and concealing stolen property worth between $1,000 and $20,000. He was released from the Barry County Jail on $3,000 bond and is scheduled for an Oct. 25 preliminary examination in Barry County District Court. Castaneda faces identical charges to Heysteck and posted a $2,500 bond. He is scheduled for an Oct. 11 preliminary examination. Charges against the two and against two alleged accomplices are pending in Kent County. Bams destroyed by suspected arsons ODESSA TOWNSHIP - Troopers are investigating the possible arson of three bams in the same location in Odessa Township Oct 1, according to the Ionia Post of the Michigan State Police. All three barns, located in the area of Jordan and Bippley roads, were destroyed by the blazes despite the efforts of several area fire departments, including Woodland and Lake Odessa. The incidents, which were reported to have occurred in the early morning, remain under investigation. Gun stolen from hunter's truck RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A min hunting in the Barry State Game Area Sept 30 returned to his truck to find that someone had stolen a utility box containing a pistol from inside the vehicle, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. The victim told police he heard the sound of glass being shattered just prior to returning to his vehicle and finding the glass missing from the passenger side door, deputies reported. Also missing from the truck were two clips, ammunition and three shotgun chokes, police reported. The truck was parked in a turnaround near Erway Road when the incident occurred, at about 1:15 p.m. Stolen safe yields 'magic mushrooms' HASTINGS - A man caught carrying a stolen safe turned the item over to police who enlisted a drug-sniffing dog to help identify the contents Sept. 26, according to Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. After a positive reaction by the Michigan State Police drug dog, Kahn, officers obtained a search warrant and found an undisclosed amount of suspected "magic mushrooms." inside. "Wc were called to the 200 block of West Grand Street on a report of a subject with a large box leaving a residence on a bicycle," explained Leedy. "Officers found a Hastings resident, hiding in the bushes, in possession of a stolen safe." * Police also found suspected drug residue and suspicious plant material inside the safe, which was reportedly taken from a home in lhe 400 block of West Bond Street, Leedy said. "The suspect could be facing breaking and entering charges and the investigation continues regarding the evidence seized from the safe," Leedy said. investigation. Man on heroin asks police for help Chamber board nominations due Nominations to the board of directors of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce must be submitted by Friday, Oct. 27. Those who wish to seek a position on the board are asked to submit their names in writing to Chamber Executive Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum in care of lhe chamber, 221 W. State St., Hastings 49058, or fax it to 945-3839. The official vote for members of the board of directors will be held just before the annual dinner Friday, Nov. 3. or at lhe local chamber office between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. that day. HASTINGS - Police responding to the Admiral gas station Sept. 29 on a report of a man passed out behind the wheel arrived to find a 21-year-old Hastings man who admitted to using heroin. Officers reported lhe man was slow to respond, was shaking profusely and had what police described as constricted eyes. After undergoing negative tests for alcohol and admitting to smoking a marijuana cigarette one hour earlier, the man was arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs. "(The suspect) stated to me that he needed help with his drug problem," reported Officer Geon Brown. "(He) stated a few hours prior, he had used heroin." The man told Brown that "if you want the heroin, it's in my bedroom," and gave police consent to search his home in the 400 block of West Mill Street. Officers recovered two spoons, brown and white powder, syringes containing suspected heroin and the powerful pain killing prescription drug. Oxycotton, police reported. The case remains under investigation. The man has not been arraigned on charges. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 5. 2000 - Page 17 VOUCHERS, continued from page 2 that vouchers will reduce the expenditure of tax dollars on state social and corrections programs. . "Seventy percent of the prison popula­ tion (in Michigan) lacks a high school diploma.’ he said. "We all know the exor­ bitant cost of (the) corrections (system)." Many dropouts also "end up on the public dole." he said. "What cost is incurred when at least 200,000 at risk students" don’t re­ ceive a decent education, he said. Another main argument of proponents is that "it's wrong that the parents of those 200,000 students should be forced to send their kids” to failing schools "just because they're poor," he said. Most of those par­ ents lack the means to pay for private school, he said. "No parent should be forced to sacrifice a child to save a system." The Kids First! Yes! web site quotes an article by William Safirc that says that "school vouchers make a big difference for black students. That is the conclusion of a two-year study in three cities — New York, Washington and Dayton — con- ducted by a team from Harvard, the University of Wisconsin, and the Brookings Institution. These arc not hotbeds of right-wing ideology. The im­ proved test performance of AfricanAmerican students who were able to take advantage of vouchers suggests a stunning reversal of their fortunes. If the trend line continues, the report says, 'the black-white test gap could be eliminated in subsequent years of education for black students who use a voucher to switch from public to pri­ vate school.'" Patru also said the argument that private schools lack accountability is "an argument refuted by the facts. Non-public schools are regulated very closely by the parents them­ selves. Non-public schools that don't per­ form quickly go out of business. You can't expect to charge tuition and stay open if you're not providing a quality education." Patru also said that tl*c 1921 Michigan Non-Public School Act gave the state su­ perintendent of public instruction "the au- Habitat dinner Oct. 13 A chicken and Swiss steak dinner and all the trimmings will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, to help Barry County Habitat for Humanity raise funds to build its next home for a family in need of decent housing. The dinner will be held at the First United Methodist Church on Green Street in Hastings. A free-will donation will be accepted for the meal. Karissa Milleson is pictured with some ot the birthday party guests and her grandmother. Sue Milleson, who dressed as a clown and painted the partygoers faces as various cats. Animal shelter recipient of youth’s birthday gifts Central Elementary student Karissa Milleson recently celebrated her ninth birthday with a party, but the residents at the Barry County Animal Shelter received the gifts At Karissa's request, her guests were askud to bring items that would benefit the animals in lieu of gifts for the birthday girl. The guests responded with cat litter, pet food, a kitty condo, animal treats and other goodies. The party included Andrea Pierce, Ashley Downing, Kelsey Herrington, Austin Endsley, Naomi Mead. Laura McLaughlin and Karissa's grandmother. Sue Milleson, who dressed as a clown and painted the guests' faces as various cats. The presentation of the gifts was fol­ lowed by a tour of the animal shelter, ar­ ranged by Karissa's parents. Brad and Venus Milleson. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Give a call at.. ROAD COMMISSION, continued from page 3 The budget pays for a variety of pro­ grams, services and treatment for trou­ bled children. The child care fund is based on Juvenile Court expenditures for young people who are placed outside their homes or in special programs. "...We anticipate expenditures of ap­ proximately $743,740," Nida said in a letter to County Administrator Michael Brown. "This figure includes a sub-ac­ count for F1A (Family Independence Agency) in the amount of $2,500. This amount covers voluntary foster care for a limited period of time. The budget also adds $500 for the appeal period and $15,000 for the basic grant. The total ex­ penditure amount reflects $759,240. These figures do not include state ward chargebacks, expenditures for children committed to the state for the purposes of placement in the training school, pri­ vate residential care or foster care. Fur­ ther, it does not cover the county match for the basic grant program — the Youth Services Bureau." In lhe budget about $99,500 is antici­ pated for family foster care expenditures, $485,000 for institutional care, $202,740 for in home care and $1,500 for indepen­ dent living. "As our placements have increased during the summer months, the court has planned for more activity and more em­ phasis on treatment within the commu­ nity in an attempt to contain costs of placement," he said. The county's responsibility for lhe next fiscal year is expected to be about $370,620 with lhe state reimbursing the same amount. • Heard Commissioner Emmet Herring­ ton report that he recently spent five days studying land use plans and "the purchase of development rights to land” in Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylva­ nia. "Every hour of every day. 50 acres of prime farm land is lost to development." Herrington said, noting that he has an in­ terest in preserving agricultural land. "Agriculture provides Barry County with its largest income... This matter de­ mands political attention. We can't keep letting it go. This land is being gobbled up. We've got an increasing population." he said. "It (an agricultural land preservation program) has to start locally and it has to be supported locally," said Wenger, who took a study trip similar to Herrington's several years ago. "Michigan seems to be fumbling around... on what to do... The longer we wail, the more it’s going to cost and the less we’re going to have to save, too. We've got to get onboard with some action to get some of this started... I don't know how bad it's going to get be­ fore we wake up," Wenger said. Commissioner Rod Goebel asked if Herrington would be willing to draft a resolution in support of legislation to fos­ ter a good plan to preserve farm land for the county board's consideration. • Agreed to write a letter of support recommending retirement benefits for a former Thomapple Manor food services area employee who has been on perma­ nent disability. "This is a change in her status to go on the retirement benefits "because of her injury... She's entitled to it (retirement," Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie said after the meeting. "There was a filing deadline that was missed and apparently she did not know about it and the Manor did not notify her and we thought it was just fair for us to support her in receiving the benefits she’s entitled to. "We're not the final authority. The MERS (Municipal Employees Retire­ ment System) Board will rule on it." • Approved three contracts for state grants for the County Transit and con­ tracts between Barry/Allegan counties Community Corrections and service providers such as the Career Develop­ ment Institute and Harbor Hall, Inc., Al­ ternative Direction* and Project Rehab. In Loving Memory of Joseph Eric Bowers With tearful eyes we cried for you, when we heard you had passed away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not help you stay. Your precious heart stopped heating, and sparkling blue eyes at rest. Cod broke our hearts to prove to us. He only takes the best. I!cm, LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Robert A Tremain & Associates, P.C. Is a debt collector and wo are attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained will be ueed for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT JAMES BERNHEISEL AND STEPHANIE ANN BERNHEISEL. HIS WIFE to CAPSTONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee, dated October 19. 1998. and recorded on October 27. 1998. BARRY County Records, Michigan, and assigned by MESNE assignment TO BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA NA. AS TRUSTEE, by an assignment dated March 27. 2000. and recorded on Ap-U 17. 2000. BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of sixty (Mxisahd eight hundred thirty four and 64/100 Dollars $60,834.64), including inter­ est at 10.990% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m. on November 9, 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: ONE ACRE OF GROUND 10 RODS EAST AND WEST BY 16 ROOS NORTH AND SOUTH OUT OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 3. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. DATED: October 5. 2000 BANKERS TRUST COM PAN OF CALIFORNIA. NA.. AS TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robed A Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (10/26) Subscribe TODAY! Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert F. Frey and Loretta L Frey, husband and wife, (original mortgagors) toAmerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 10. 1999. and recorded on June 14, 1999 in Document 1031090. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Homeside Lending. Inc., Assignee by an assign­ ment dated June 10. 1999, which was recorded on July 2. 1999. in Document 1031998, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUN­ DRED EIGHTY-SEVEN AND 76/100 dollars ($77,187.76). including interest al 7.500% per annum Under the power ot sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastrgs, Ml at 1 00 pm. on November 9. 2000 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST INGS. Barry County. Michigan and are described O//...945-9554 The Hastings Banner Cod saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you, and whispered, “Come with me." Sandy Schondelmayer has offered his services to cook the chicken for the meal, and Habitat volunteers will be preparing the rest. Habitat is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry. Volunteers work in partnership with low income families to build simple, decent homes that are sold at cost and without interest to the fami­ lies. thority to regulate every aspect of non-pub­ lic education." Private school teachers must be certified, he said, there are some curricu­ lum requirements, and some sanitation reg­ ulations. "So they do have some regula­ tions." As to the issue of discrimination, he said, "it’s illegal anywhere to discriminate on the basis of race.” There are non-public schools who don't take special education students, he said, but the voucher proposal says that "the tuition voucher may be sup­ plemented for pupils who require special education services." According to Ken Oosterhouse, adminis­ trator of Barry County Christian, a re­ quirement for students attending the private school is that at least one parent be a prac­ ticing Christian. The school's board of edu­ cation has decided not to take a stand on the voucher issue partly because of questions surrounding whether the state would regu­ late admissions standards of private schools accepting vouchers, he said. The school also feels that the proposal would "proba­ bly nave very little direct effect in the Hastings area," he said, since schools in Barry County have a much higher gradua­ tion rate than that required by the voucher proposal. However. Oosterhouse said, he wil) per­ sonally vote for the proposal. One of the reasons for doing so, be said, is that cur­ rently private school students cannot take advantage of state legislation that allows public school students to take college courses while still in high school and have the school district pay for those college courses. "There are definitely inequities that could be eliminated by lhe passage of the proposal," he said. as: Lot 8 of Block 10 of H.J KenfieWs Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 9. The redemption period shall be 6 month (s) from the date of such sale, unfess determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. September 28. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott . PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 P.le *200020348 figers (10/26) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Berry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent*s Estate File No. 2000-22980-DE Estate of JOHN STEVEN KAHLLO. Date of birth: 10/30/50. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. John Steven KahHo. who lived at 11603 Marsh Road. Plainwell. Michigan died September 4. 2000 Creditors of the decedent are notified that ail claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to James Kahllo. named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 220 West State Street. Hastngs, Ml 49058 and the named/pcoposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice October 2. 2000 Nicholas J. Schaberg (P19945) 427 South Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 (616) 381-9730 James Kahllo 10770 Wildwood Road Shefcyville. Ml 49344 (616) 795-3459 (10/5, State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Hie No. 00-22934-0A Estate of In the Matter of Vem Valentine Meyers. Deceased. Date of birth: 06/14/31. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Vern Valentine Meyers, Deceased, who lived at 136 E. Broadway. Woodland. Ml 48897. Michigan died 3/13/00. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Barbara Esther Meyers, named personal representative or proposed per­ sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court SI.. Hastings, Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. September 25.2000 Luke J. Roy (P32558) 6500 Mercantile Way. Ste 3 Lansing. Ml 48911 (517) 887-2838 Barbara Esther Meyers 136 E. Broadway Woodland. Ml 48897 J816) 367-4067 (10/5) NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED To the owner or owners of any and all interests in or liens upon the land described: TAKE NOTICE: Sale was lawfully made of the following described land, and that undersigned has title to the land for unpaid taxes on that land under tax deed or deeds issued for the land. You , are entitled to a reconveyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of this notice upon payment to the treasurer of the county in which the land is situated, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50 percent in addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the service and/or cost of publication of the notice. The ser vice or publication costs shall be the same as J for personal service of a summons upon com­ mencement of an action without additional cost or charge If payment as described in this notice is not made, lhe undersigned will institute proceed­ ing for possession of the land. Description of the land: Parcel II. COM N 1/4 PST SEC 28-3-7 TH SWLY AL CEN HWY 100 FT POB TH SWLY AL HWY 100 FT TH SPAR 1/4 U 115.5 FT. TO RIV THE ELY 100 FT TH N 148 5 FT POB Amount Paid: $49 94 Deed#: 150 Amount Due: $74.91 PLUS SHERIFF AND PUBLICATION FEES Tax for the Year 1996 (Signed) William D. Warren 161 Trails End Delton. Ml 49046 To: Ruth Ann Fig. Spouse of Ruth Ann Fig. Ruth Brann. Spouse of Ruth Brann. Donna R Gardener. Spouse of Donna R Gardner. James H Gardner. Spouse of James H. Gardner, unknown, unascertained, undetermined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and assigns, including those who are legally incompetent to act on their own behalf, said individuals being persons indi­ cated to have some interest in the land above described according to Barry records. iliis is an unimproved parcel (10/12) �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 5. 2000 TK Supt. comes out strongly against voucher proposal by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg Schools Superin­ tendent Midge Pippcl voiced strong op­ position to the school voucher proposal on the Nov. 7 election ballot in a special meeting Oct. 2. The special meeting was organized by parents Deb McKeown and Bonnie Slay­ ton. McKeown said. "I think people just want to know the facts. They want to know how it will affect kids at TK ano if this is the best way to help all kids get the best education possible.” Pippcl. speaking on her own time at the evening meeting, discussed what in her opinion are several issues that need to be discussed. She said she is concerned that some of the advertising that supports Proposition 1 is giving people a "bill of goods" which confuses them. The advertisements do not mention that the foundation al­ lowance for all school districts will be reduced if the proposal is passed. Esti­ mates of the impact on Thomapple Kel­ logg total about SI00 per student or ap­ proximately $280,000 per year. Pippel mentioned that parents at TK have many choices already. This in­ cludes schools within the Kent Interme­ diate School District as well as agree­ ments with neighboring districts. "Who would have the choice if this proposal passes?" Pippel asked. Private and parochial schools would have the choice to select the students they want. According to Pippel, private schools could select students based on admission tests or other sorting methods. Data collection and analysis is another problem Pippel secs with the proposal. Districts with a graduation level of less than 66.6 percent would be eligible for students to go to private or religious in­ stitutions. but the data can change from year to year. Some published reports list only seven school districts now that would be eligible for vouchers. 0OO0O 0OOGOGOOO This proposal allows the State Legisla­ ture to enact state-wide voucher program at a later lime which has the potential to radically change education in Michigan. • Pippcl asked. "Why change the state “I believe that this proposal was an initiative sponsored by a rich man to have all tax payers pay for religious and private schools. ” Midge PifM>d constitution to help children in only seven districts? 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AIR. 2 DOOR OR 4 DOOR YOUR CHOKE *13,995 81 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 ElCfUtHT COHOrnOK 10CM TRADE SAVE' pie are attracted to the teacher testing portion of the proposal. She believes that people are unaware of how much testing and evaluating is required now. State law now mandates that teachers be non-tenured for four years, requires that school districts provide mentors for teachers for four years, at least 15 days of staff development are required as well as educational requirements teachers must meet to maintain their certification. "I believe that this proposal was an ini­ tiative sponsored by a rich man to have all tax payers pay for religious and pri­ vate schools," Pippel said. She said she is also concerned that the impact of possible tuition tax credits des­ ignating tax dollars to private and reli­ gious schools may have an unknown and negative impact on public schools, community infrastructure and even roads. McKeown and Slayton are working on setting lhe date for a second meeting on the voucher issue. Some of the concern is that lhe proponents of Proposition I have been aggressive in challenging their opponents and filing lawsuits. The meeting later this month is open to anyone in the school district with questions. Look for the date, time and location in a future edition of The Banner or Sun and News. TK Board to discuss voucher issue by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education will review at their next meeting Oct. 9 a resolution on the voucher issue that will appear on the Nov. 7 general election ballot. There was a general discussion of lhe issue and what steps the school board could take on this issue. An informational meeting was held Oct. 2. chaired by parents Bonnie Slayton and Deb McKeown. TK Superintendent Midge Pippel emphasized that teachers could discuss this issue during their own time and that as long as procedures allowing for equitable the use of school facilities were used, parent grups could schedule time after school for meetings on the issue. Board member Nancy Goodin asked her colleagues to think about the resolution and be ready to discuss it at the next meeting. In another matter, Pippel reported that she will work with a special policy committee to revise policies on searches of student lockers, back packs and vehicles and to update the technology policy. Once the policies have been revised, they will be presented to the full board for a vote. Pippel told the board that while the deadline for the search policy is Oct. 27. the district should be OK as long as they are in process. There is a technology policy in effect which covers most of what is needed. The new policy is just a "refinement*. Middle School Principal Mike Spahr presented an overview of the one-day trip about 122 eighth grade students will take to Washington D.C. Students leave for Washington at about 5 a.m. and return at 11 p.m. This trip is considered to be curricular and the students who don't go on the trip spend a normal school day at the middle school. Fund-raising opportunities are available and the school does offer a few scholarships. The board thanked Spahr for bringing the trip for their approval early in the year. President Dave Smith thanked the school for providing a way for all the students who want to attend to raise lhe money to pay for it. Spahr also introduced the Ameritech Academy which he, Gail Stewart, Gio Sorensen and Shirley Thompsen attended during the summer. This is a program paid for by Ameritech which allowed teachers to work collaboratively with other teachers, learn how to intergrate technology into lhe classroom and just see how to use technology to excite students about learning. These teachers have been meeting with other teachers at the middle school and transferring what they have learned. There is a possibility that one of the Ameritech Academies may be held at TK Middle School this summer. Sharon Kalec closed the meeting with a discussion of the California test of Basic Skills scores. Students in grades one, two. three and six take the tests during the years which the Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) tests are not given. Two years ago the district changed to the Terra Nova CTBS tests. The tests are given in April and take more than five hours to complete. Students in grades one, two and three have shown improvement or no change over the previous year’s scores. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-10-12.pdf 82345dec869ddb799c8ca727890b5213 PDF Text Text Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings VOLUME 147, NO. 41 ANNER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12. 2000 PRICE SC SW Barry Sewer accounting OK? by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor No details of factual data arc avai1able, but it appears now that the South­ west Barry County Sewer and Water Au­ thority has not used more than $1.7 mil­ lion in debt retirement funds to pay for other system expenses, according to County Board Chairman Jim Bailey. A recent audit had revealed that more than $1.76 million of debt retirement fund money for the Delton-based sewer and water system has been used for op­ erations and fixed asset purchases, which is against state law. However. Bailey told the board this week that the auditor did not have an understanding of how the system’s funds were set up. In a 45-minute conversation with Terry Donnelly, an attorney with the Detroit-based law firm of Dickinson & Wright, who drafted the original Sewer and Water Authority contract with Barry, Hope, Johnstown and Prairieville town­ ships and set up the funds, Bailey said he was told that nothing is wrong with the authority’s funds and*accounting sys­ tem. "He (Donnelly) said this is typical (of funds set up in other sewer systems). This is the way they all do it; this is the way the money should flow and he said that this flows in every case," Bailey said after the meeting. "... It is very com­ plicated." "We’re not sure what monies, if any monies have been spent from debt ser­ vice retirement," Bailey told the board. Donnelly has explained the fund setup to the auditor and now the auditor "is saying that (original $1.76 million) figure will change. I was hoping to have that in­ formation for you today, but it did not happen. We don’t have all the final fig­ ures on that. We will have that shortly," Bailey said. "That is very good news," County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James said. ’’Instead of the county being in the po- See SEWER, continued page 5 Battle lines drawn on ballot Proposal 2 by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Controversy surrounding Proposal 2 has pitted townships and counties against cities and villages and led to sharply differing opinions on whether the proposal will embroil the legislative prmzess in endless legal wrangling. Proposal 2, which will appear on the Nov. 7 election ballot, asks that the state constitution be amended to require "a super majority vote (2/3 vote) of the State Legislature to enact any law which addresses a matter which a county, city, village or municipal authority could oth­ erwise address under its governing powers or which places a condition on unrestricted aid extended local governments by the state." Currently, a simple majority vote of the legislature is required to enact such laws. The proposal asks that the law be retroactive to March I, 2000 — in other words, any law usurping local authority after that day would be nullified unless it’s passed again by a two-thirds majority of the House and Senate. Legislation that gives local municipal­ ities the option of whether they want to apply it to their communities would be exempt from the two-thirds rule. The Michigan Association of Counties, Michigan Townships Association, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, the Michigan Farm Bureau, the Michigan Grocers Association, the Michigan Milk Producers Association, the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, the Small Business Association of Michigan, the Michigan Association of Realtors, the Michigan Agricultural Association, the Michigan Restaurant Association and many other organizations have taken an official stand against the proposal. Conversely, the Michigan Municipal League. winch represent 1,300 cities and villages across the state, the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, the Michigan Parks and Recreation Associa­ tion, Michigan Women in Municipal Government, Intcr-county Citizens Achieving Regional Excellence, and several other groups have come out in support of the proposal. The Michigan Municipal League spearheaded the petition drive to get the required signatures for the proposal to appear on the November ballot. The citi­ zens group "Let Local Votes Count" (LLVC) is working to get the proposal passed. According to Don Stypula, spokesperson for LLVC, the proposal was prompted by a growing concern among members of many local municipalities that the state legislature was usurping local control. Two pieces of legislation passed late in 1999 were particularly aggravating to local governing bodies, he said. Public Act 245 requires that local mu­ nicipalities follow statewide uniform res­ idential, building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire prevention and energy codes. Prior to the enactment of the legislation. Stypula said, local governments were allowed to modify the rules to fit local conditions. See PROPOSAL 2, continued page 2 Tlwiiini r»>»e by Elaine Gilbert Hnt Uaitad McthodM Clmreh M Ono Sm« in HwtnfL A 6«e-wi0 JoMttoa Win be accepted far foa ■wml (Additional] News Briefs tappear on page 2) The glory and splendor of autmun is being displayed in colorful ways around Barry County. Wann temperatures are expected to peak today at near 70 before the thermometer takes a steady slide. This bam on Kingsbury Road in Hope Township provides a scenic treat to passersby against the vivid backdrop of fall leaves. Road Commission appointment nixed A cfadna aad Swim Meat Sewdy Scboadeimayer bee offered Me cervices co cook the chickcs for tbs meal, aad Habitet voluateen wiB be preparing the rest Habatat is an ecumenical Christian heosini ministry. Volunteers wort in pnrtnership with low income families to build simple, decent homes that an sold at cost and without interest to foe families. it's here! Area bands compete for prizes at Hastings invitational A total of 21 area high school marching bands put on a festive, day-long show on Johnson Field Saturday when the Hastings High School Saxons hosted the 17th annual Marching Band Festival and Competition. As hosts, Hastings did not com­ pete. Here, the Lakewood High School band marches to a fourth place finish in class B competition before going on to earn straight ones in the district band festi­ val Tuesday. See story and photos inside. Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners voted 5-2 not to appoint David Michael Boles to a six-year term on the Barry County Road Commission. Votes were not cast for any of the other nine candidates and the Central Services Committee, which recom­ mended Boles, plans to meet to discuss its next move. Voting to appoint Boles were commis­ sioners Clare Tripp, who chairs the Cen­ tral Services Committee, and Robert Wenger. Commissioner Emmet Herring­ ton said he "illegally” abstained from voting because Boles is his son-in-law. Herrington told the board that it is only legal to abstain when a financial interest is at stake. Herrington said he did not know that Boles had applied for the Road Commis­ sion scat until reviewing all the applica­ tions. "1 did not vote for him because 1 thought that the smell of nepotism might be there and I’ve had some calls on it... I want that clearly understood," Herrington said. "Since then I've had some nasty calls and I’ve had some good calls..." "I find out one thing I violated was County Board policy. I did not get per­ mission to abstain. I apologize for that. I've also questioned others in leadership positions and legal positions. The old definition of nepotism does not adhere to today. It used to be that if you had a knowledge of somebody, that was nepo­ tism. Today, if there’s no financial inter­ est or other interest you’re required to vote," he said. "We had a number of very excellent interviews," Tripp said. "During Mr. Boles interview, he presented himself very well and he has a lot of experience with Assyria Township and experience with OSHA and other qualifications." Commissioner Rod Goebel said he doesn't see the urgency of making the appointment for "a term that will begin after this board ceases to exist." The terms of all current commissioners expire Dec. 31, but some may be re-elected. See ROAD, continued page 5 �u - •• Iglk.rt * w* £*■ Page 2 - The Hastings Bannef - Thursday. October 12. 2000 /Koie... I NEWS BRIEFS Animal shelter finish date set The long-awaited completion of the new Barry County Animal Shel­ ter will be recognized in a special ceremony on Saturday. Nov. 11. The Barry County Humane Soci­ ety, which spearheaded the drive to have the new shelter built, said the new facility is located near the end of Industrial Park Drive, not far from the Viking Corp, building. 'All Hallows Eve' at Charlton Park Historic Chariton Park will cele­ brate Halloween with an old-fash­ ioned "All Hallows Eve" from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 28. The event will feature a costume contest, old-fashioned treats, dough­ nuts on a string, cider, hayrides, a jack-o-lantern contest and story­ telling around a bonfire. Activities will coincide with the Hastings chapter of the Jaycees Haunted House matinee at 3 p.m. that Satur­ day. Children attending the activities must be accompanied by an adult. Advance tickets are available at the park office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is $3 per person. Chil­ dren ages 2 and under will be free. County hopefuls to meet In forum__ The next First Friday program in Hastings Oct. 27 will be a forum for the eight candidates in contested races for the Barry County^Board of Commissioners. ' The candidates with competition include Jim French (Republican) and John Loftus (Democrat) in the Second District. Eileen Oehler (D) aad Ken Neil (R) ip the Fourth Dis­ trict, Clare Tripp (R) and Dee Low­ ell (D) in the Sixth District and Re­ publican Tom Wing and Independent Jan McKeough in the Seventh Dis­ trict Though a number of the questions for both candidates will be prepared ahead of time, the audience will be encouraged to submit written ques­ tions Immunization clinics canceled The usual fall immunization clin­ ics held in Hastings every Thursday afternoon by the Barry-Eaton District Health Department will be canceled temporarily starting Oct. 19. The Health Department will have flu vaccine clinics throughout Barry County between Oct. 19 and Nov. 30, and immunization staff will be needed. However, immunizations will con­ tinue to be made available to the public at the District Health De­ partment building in Hastings from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Tuesday and on the third Saturday of each month from 8:30 to 11 a.m. 'Great Escape' event planned The Barry County chapter of SAFE KIDS will have the "Great Escape" from 10 a.m. to I p.m. Sat­ urday, Oct. 14. in the main parking lot at Pennock Hospital, adjacent to the Physician Center. The event, which coincide, with National Fire Prevention Week Oct 8-14, will include fire escape train­ ing. games, educational material, and refreshment,. Michigan SAFE KIDS is part of the national campaign to reduce the number of preventable injuries and deaths in children age, 14 and under. The four major supporters of the lo­ cal cliapter are the Michigan State Police, Pennock Hospital. Hastings Area School System and Hasting, Pediatric,. Other conunrnity groups represented on the SAFE KIDS Committee are the Barry-Eaton Dis­ trict Health department, Hastings City Police and Hastings Fire De­ partment. There is no charge for the event A rain date has been scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Oct 15. For more information, call 948­ 3125. Students to rake, bag leaves In city City residents who are unable to rake and bag their leaves this year for the annual fall cleanup can use Hastings Middle School eighth­ graders to do the work instead. The students plan to do the raking and bagging from 10:15 a.m. Io 2:15 . p.m. Tuexdxy. Oct 31, as part of a school service project. In care of in­ clement weather, the make-up date will be Nov. 6 or 7. The program is limited to reridential lawns of a half acre or leu. Homeowner, are encouraged to let the youngsters use whatever rakes they may have. Residents interested in participat­ ing in the proftam should call City Hall at 945-2458 by 5 p.m. Friday. Oct 20. The service is limited to the first 100 callers. Fred Jacobs, vice president of J- Ad Graphics, will serve as modera­ tor. The First Friday forum is held at noon on the First Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green aad Jefferson streets in Hastings. The programs are spon­ sored by the Barry County Demo­ cratic Committee. Jim Pino is the host The forum will be held on the "Last Friday" because the first Fri­ day in November would be too late for Banner to publish candidates' an­ swers to questions before the Nov. 7 election. Three blood drives planned In county Three blood drives are planned in Barry County this month by the Red Cross. They are scheduled for I to 7 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 12, in Nasnville; 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings; and from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, in Mid­ dleville. Anyone wishing to donate in the meantime can appear at the Lansing Blood Region at 1800 Grand River in Lansing any weekday, or call 1­ 800-968-4283 to find the location of any other donation sites. Officials said that the Michigan’s Red Cross is able to stock only a one-half-day supply of Type ©-nega­ tive, and a one-day supply of most other blood types. The American Red Cross reports a dangerously low national blood sup­ ply as well. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 lbs. and be in reasonably good health. Harvest Festival at Bowens Mills The next "It’s Cider Time" event will be a Living History Harvest Fes­ tival & Quilt Show from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 14 and 15. The weekend will include a living history encampment of the Civil War era with educational displays and demonstrations. Other events will include old-fashioned bam yard horse pulls at 2 p.m. each day. The annual Bowens Mills Quilt Show will be on display in the Moe School. The show will be divided into two categories, judging and non­ judging. Those who enter quilts for judging will choose from four cate­ gories for prizes — most colorful, most original, most unique and tradi­ tional. Owners will receive ribbons and prizes if their quilts are chosen. There will be a apple and cherry pie contest, with judging at 3 p.m. There will be free admission to all participants in the contest. Country music will be provided Saturday by the Taylored Pennies and gospel music Sunday by In His Name. Both musical sessions will be from 1 to 4 p.m. "It’s Cider Time" festivals" are Saturday and Sunday and will con­ tinue until Halloween weekend. Next weekend. Oct. 21 and 22, will be the Historic Bowens Mills Photo Show and Children's Festival:, featuring a display of mill photos in the mu­ seum. Bowens Mills is located in Yan­ kee Springs Township, two miles north of Yankee Springs (Gun Lake) State Park. For more information, visit its website at www.bowensmills.com or call 795-7530. Rutland considers ‘open space’ ordinance bv Shelly Sulser ' Staff Writer Open space developments will be a "good thing for the township" if the Rut­ land Charter Township Planning and Zoning Commission decides to draft a new ordinance. Chairman Larry Haywood said. "We've been talking about open spaces for some time, trying to learn more about it." said Haywood "We've been particularly looking at smaller Io: sizes." Rutland has been behind the times and a "little out of step" with the rest of the county when it comes to lot size requirements for residential developments in agricultural zones and was excited to hear more last Wednesday about the open space (sometimes called "cluster development”) alternative, said Haywood. Haywood, himself a dairy farmer, has publicly opposed the sale of farm land in 10-acrc chunks for residential construction, saying it "gobbles up the farm land like crazy. Open space communities are designed to "allow for smaller lot sizes in exchange for the preservation of open space." Barry County Planning and Zoning Administraor Jim McManus said. "There’s no good reason to retain 10-acre parcel sizes. If you put a house on 10 acres, you end up with seven or eight acres of weeds." Haywood has said. Oshtemo Township Planning Consultant Rebecca Harvey explained at a Rutland Township Planning and Zoning Commission workshop last week that open space developments maximize land conservation without reducing overall building density. "Under traditional plats, you set the density lot size and road standards," she said. "Under a conservation subdivision (open space community) you do the op­ posite. You identify the conservation areas to be set aside and areas outside those are the development areas." In her presentation, she noted that an­ other township that adopted the plan was so satisifed that it voted to remove tradi­ tional zoning from the books. "No one was using it any more." she said. Harvey added that the plan gives both the developer and the township mor-* room for agreement. "If this is the design you want, give them (developed) that option wherever they can develop." she suggested. "Oth­ erwise, you get traditional designs where you could have had the other." She pointed cut that communities arc "used to having such a light rein through zoning." she said, and urged the board to "go into it with the attitude that we want this wherever dcvelopm-'nl is permitted so it doesn't consume the land.’" Open space zoning, she said, "is simply the mechanism to allow the plan to be designed. It doesn't divide the land." Haywood explained later that open space communities can be permitted under special use permits within any existing zoning designation as an alternative to traditional plat developments. In an agricultural zone that has a 10-acre lot size minimum, for instance, the only option for a developer wanting to build a subdivision is to. in a sense, "go over the heads of the township" lo obtain a plat from the state under the terms of the Subdivision Act. That process, however, can take a year or more to achieve, said Harvey and Haywood, and could result in the development being rezoned residential without township control. "So, just because it’s zoned AG. doesn't mean it is forever AG." said Haywood. But an open space zone lends itself to the Condominium Act because the con­ struction of roads are common elements. The municipalities then retain control and site plans can be approved in only 90 days. An open space community is defined as a "predominantly single-family residential development whereby the protection of substantial open space is established as the primary site development consideration of which the clustering or grouping of dwelling units and or lots upon a small portion of the site is a fundamental part." "I'm quite excited about it," said Hay­ wood. "Il is something we are seriously considering. The next step would be lo develop a sound ordinance. We need to wrile it and gel il cleared through legal counsel." The public then would be given a chance to comment at a public hearing on the matter prior to adoption, Haywood said. "Anyone can request a rezoning," said Haywood, "and we can approve il or not approve it if it does not meet the master plan. If it’s farm land. I’m in inclined to turn it down because it’s not appropriate use but a conservation development is what you want to see happen." The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission adopted an open space or­ dinance in April and the county's first open space community is currently under construction in Carlton Township in which 40 percent of the land in the subdivision will be preserved Another open space community has been proposed in Irving Township, said McManus, who noted that open space Planning consultant Rebecca Harvey of Kalamazoo shows the difference be­ tween a traditional plat and an open space development at a Rutland Township Planning and Zoning Commission workshop last week. plans are voluntary options for developers and are not mandatory. Alter the meeting with Harvey. Haywood said his board received positive feedback from the audience members present. "They didn't say lhey were in favor of open space, just that they were glad we had her come," said Haywood of Harvey, who will be invited to help draft the proposed ordinance. "Il's going to take a while for this to feel comfortable for your boards and de­ velopers," said Harvey, who wrolc a highly praised open space ordinance for Oshtemo Township in 1995. Though Harvey was also asked to talk about mobile home park regulations, her presentation did not lake up the topic. "We currently do not have a mobile home park ordinance," said Haywood. "That would require smaller lot sizes and that's a tough call when you have no public utilities available." He said the existing mobile homes in the township are on privately owned land with septic tanks and wells, and are not considered mobile home parks. "Some are zoned R-2 and some arc zoned R-3 and those are one of the few places in the township which has nitrate problems," said Haywood, "which tells me we shouldn't have done that." PROPOSAL 2, continued from page 1 Public Act 212 prohibits local munici­ palities from requiring that their employees live within the boundaries of the mu­ nicipality. The new law says municipal employees can live within 20 miles of the boundary of the city or village, etc. "For about nine or 10 mayors (across the state)," Stypula said, the employee residency law was "the straw that broke the camel's back." Among other things, loss of such residency requirements further eroded Michigan cities* tax base. Big city mayors weren't the only, ones who were upset, he said. "The mayor of Sault Ste. Marie was hopping mad." The mayors became convinced that their needs were not being listened to in Lansing, Stypula said. Another measure introduced last year and still kicking around, Stypula said, has also upset local officials, he said. The law would require any commercial enterprise doing business with municipalities to pay their employees a "living wage." TTiat wage was calculated to be $7.50 an hour for employees who receive fringe benefits and $9.50 an hour for employees not receiving benefits. "Obviously the business community is going nuts about that," Stypula said. "They feel the marketplace should govern what wages are paid." The proposed bill would also prohibit local municipalities from passing ordi­ nances in some 21 different areas the local governments arc currently allowed to regulate. Among them would be a prohi­ bition against local governments passing laws regulating storm water management. Since the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency mandates that local municipalities manage their storm runoff in a way that docs not pollute waterways, lhe proposed state legislation would put local governments in violation of national regulations, Stypula said. Al the LLVC web site (www.Lct Local Voles Counl.com), several other bills are listed which the LLVC contends are ex­ amples of "slate pre-emption or limitation of local authority." Stypula said such laws are the result of "the big business interests and powerful lobbyists in Lansing influencing legisla­ tion." Stypula said people are "tired" of leg­ islation "that takes away the local voice and ability of local taxpayers and voters lo control their own communities." Proposal 2 "raises the bar for the special interests in Lansing," he said (i.e. makes it more difficult for special interests to influence legislation.) "If they're going to push legislation that cancels local laws or diminishes local authority, they're going to have to come up with more votes." However, Gloria Maichcle, president of lhe Michigan Townships Association, said language in the proposed constitutional amendment is loo ambiguous and might lead to lawsuits that could result in every law passed by the state legislature being challenged in court to determine whether lhe two-thirds rule should apply. The amendment language, which does not appear within the ballot language, says that "the legislature shall enact no law on or after March 1. 2000, that intervenes, or increases the scope of its intervention, in the municipal concerns, property or government of a city, village, township or any municipal authority without the approval of two-thirds of lhe members elected lo and serving in each house of the legislature." The problem lies in the word "inter­ vene," Maichelc said. Attorneys have advised the MML that the word could mean modify, lessen, or increase, and could thus throw many new laws into the judicial system for review. Likewise, the Board of Directors of the Michigan Association of Counties con­ tends that "the language is ton vague, possibly sending it to an uncertain inter­ pretation through the courts.” In a press release, the MAC board said that "although we certainly do not always agree with the state, we see more benefits for counties in working together with legislators than in supporting lhe proposed constitutional amendment. The language in this amendment leaves that working rela­ tionship, and that of the balance between state and local government, loo uncertain for our association to back the measure." MAC Board Member Larry Inman said the amendment "places too onerous a block on the system." MAC Executive Director Tim McGuire said "any issue supported by local government would have a very difficult time making it through the system if a two-thirds vote was required for passage," citing the recent passage of court reform initiatives as a prime example. Stypula said supporters of Proposal 2 "do have a substantial disagreement" with those who say the language is too broad. According lo a legal opinion given to the MML by attorney Jay Rising of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, the word "intervene" as written in the proposed amendment actually has a much narrower definition than lhe interpretation given by opponents of lhe proposal. "The way the language is crafted, especially in the second paragraph, narrows the scope of how Proposal 2 will be applied." Stypula said. The amendment "will only apply lo those bills that go through the legislative process that would diminish or cancel local existing law. Very few bills in any given legislative session arc devoted lo that." Stypula said a copy of the attorney's opinion can be read at the LLVC web site. Stypula predicted that there will be challenges to the law, but "it’s our belief that will happen relatively quickly" and then taper off. "All we’re asking on a local level of government is to let us maintain what we already have," Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell said. He said the amendment language specifies that the law only applies lo "what we already have in place." Campbell, who sits on the MML board, is leading the Barry County fight lo gel lhe proposal passed. Campbell said he was surprised by the opposition to it from lhe Michigan Association of Counties and lhe Michigan Townships Association. "I just think the cities and villages are taking a heating (from the state legislature) and the townships and counties arc, loo, and don t know it." While the Hastings City Council and Middleville Village Council have both passed resolutions supporting Proposal 2, local townships have passed resolutions drafted by lhe MTA that say Proposal 2 will thwart the ability of a majority of our elected representatives and senators to adopt See PROPOSAL 2... continued on page 17 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 12. 2000 - Page 3 State Street name change under study by City Council by David T. Young Editor Hastings city officials once again will be talking soon about a request to change the name of State Street. City Manager Jeff Mansfield told the City Council Monday night that he will meet with Barry County 911 Director Charlie Nystrom Friday to discuss the is­ sue again. Mansfield added that he al­ ready has discussed the matter with Barry County Planning and Zoning and Director Jim McManus. "Internally (city) staff has investigated this matter at some length," Mansfield wrote in his communication to the coun­ cil. "I will be contacting the post office to discuss the impact of a name change with them." He said he expects to report on con­ sideration of changing the street name at the City Council meeting Monday. Oct. 23. The reason for the request, which was made by the 911 Board almost two years ago, is that there is some confusion be­ tween Slate Street and State Road, both of which run east and west within the city limits. It was argued that getting the wrong addresses in emergencies can have dire consequences. Adding to the confusion are mistakes Historical Society banquet planned for October 19 The Barry County Historical Society will have its 36th annual banquet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 19, at the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. Social time will be at 6:30 dinner will be at 7. Hie menu will include Swiss steak and baked chicken, dessert and a dinner theater featuring Fred and Bonnie Priebe impersonating Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln. Cost is $10 per person. Reservations must be made by no later than Saturday, Oct. 14, by calling Diana Phillips at 945­ 9156. The church is located three and a half miles north of Hastings on M-43. Amcritcch has been making on addresses on the master street guide. Mansfield said that the procedure lo change a street name involves the city making the decision to do so and then filing the necessary paper work with the appropriate state agency, in this case the Office of the Great Seal. "The problem (with making the change) is that there have been no direct problems (with cmcigency vehicles go­ ing to lhe wrong addresses) to date," Mansfield said. "But they (emergency personnel) are afraid that there could be an error made in the future. "Most local emergency personnel know where to go, they know that if it's a residence, it's likely to be State Road while a business or industry would be more likely on Stale Street... Most errors arc caught and corrected." block of Jackson Street near Railroad Street from D-2 industrial to A-O apart­ ment-office. The change, approved after a second reading of the ordinance, had been recommended by the Planning Commission. • Approved lhe low bid of $14,079.82 from Hastings Floor Covering for re­ placement carpeting and file at the in­ dustrial incubator. • Was told by Department of Public Services Director Tim Girrbach that the annual fall leaf pickup will begin Mon­ day, Nov. 13, in the Second Ward. Resi­ dents are asked to place their leaves at the curb, but not until the end of October. Compostable brown bags will be ac­ Mansfield said that if any name change docs occur in the future, it will be phased in gradually over a period of time. Stale Street, particularly from the downtown area lo the west, has been the main traffic corridor in Hastings now for many years. in other business at its meeting Monday evening, the council: • Adopted an ordinance to allow lhe rezoning of several properties in the 200 cepted. but city crews will not pick up plastic bags. Meanwhile, the city's landfill site on State Road for leaves and yard debris will remain open from 8 a m. to noon Saturdays through Nov. 11. • Agreed to have a budget workshop on the audit at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Nov. 13, an hour before lhe regularly scheduled meeting. • Approved use of Fish Hatchery park by the local March of Dimes for a Barry County WalkAmerica fund-raising event April 28, 2001. • Heard Mayor Frank Campbell read a proclamation recognizing Fire Preven­ tion Week Oct. 8-14. New health department building proposed by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment officials have asked the Barry County Board of Commissioners to con­ sider building a new two-story Health Department Building in downtown Hast­ ings. No action was taken at Tuesday's County Board meeting, but the proposal will be discussed further by the board's Facilities and Property and Finance committees. The proposed site by health officials is on property recently purchased when the county bought five houses on the block bordered by State Street, South Broad­ way, West Court Street and Park Street. Demolition of the homes would cost in the neighborhood of $100,000. Proposed costs for the new brick and masonry veneer structure range from $1.24 million for a 12,000-square-fool fa­ cility to $1.63 million for 16,000 square feet. The Barry-Eaton District Health Board and staff asked the non-profit Northern Health Foundation to help with a solu­ tion to its current building needs. The foundation's purpose is to support public health within Michigan and offers cost effective building techniques and plans to improve health and human service agencies. "The foundation hzs available exper­ tise in architectural design, construction management and finance.” according to information from the foundation dis­ tributed at the meeting. "We arc willing to respond to defined needs with propos­ als which will include site plans, prelim­ inary building layouts, building design specifications and rental cost estimates." The current Health Department build­ ing is not handicapped accessible and can't comply with lhe Americans with Disabilities Act, District Health Officer Tom W. Spencer told lhe County Board. If a handicapped person applied for a job. Spencer said the person couldn't be hired because the building is "so crowded. In my judgment, the day that happens, wc have a (law) suit." The current building's 9,533 square feet at 110 W. Center St. is not sufficient to meet lhe basic needs of current pro­ grams, health department officials said. Future needs are expected to require be­ tween 11,000 to 12,000 square feet. More space will be needed if the County Sub­ stance Abuse Services moves into the Health Department as some officials are discussing. The current building's space limitation creates "awkward client flow situations, especially in the clinic, and has inade- The proposed site by health officials is on property recently purchased when the county bought five houses... quale waiting room space" according to a report by health officials. Other build­ ing liabilities include a possibility that accreditation may be hurt, design and construction that does not allow changes, difficulty in cleaning because of its age and furnishings, and inadequate space for district staff who frequently have lo work in the Hastings facility. ———————————4————4——44 reST / FRONT ENTKY EUVAT1ON CONCPT • , w. uimu । . 4. I* . u. 3 1 ttiR w*n 5HT Newell, Sanchez explore differences, agreements on issues by David T. Young Editor The debate last Friday between the Democratic and Republican candidates for state representative from the 87th District revealed some expected differences on issues between the two, but also some surprising agreements. The Republican, Gary Newell, already had stated many of his views in a similar First Forum last July with GOP primary opponent Jim Bailey. Democrat Henry Sanchez was speaking publicly in Barry County for the first time this year, though he had sought the same office unsuccessfully two years ago againstte now retiring Slate Rep. Terry Geiger. The areas of agreement included issues such as gun control, local control and gay rights. Both said they would be opposed to the state recognizing same sex unions and allowing for medical benefits for same sex partners of public employees. "I'm opposed," Newell said. *Tve already stated my position on homosexual unions. I dont think they should receive those benefits." Sanchez agreed, saying there should be a better way to handle that issue. Both said they support the individual^ right to own guns and are gun owners themselves. They agreed that enforcing existing gun laws is the best way to handle the gun control issueratertan passing new and tougher laws . Sanchez, in explaining his position, said, "This is where I part company with the Democratic Party." Newell, a retired state police com­ mander at the Hastings post, said he has some problems with allowing people to have fully automated weapons, which are made only to kill many in a short time. Sanchez and Newell both billed them­ selves as ardent supporters of local con­ trol. But Sanchez said he doesn't support Proposition 002 on the state ballot Nov. 7 because it would require at super major­ ity of least 60 percent. 'Local control should have never been taken away from us," he said. 'I don't think it's a good proposal." Newell said, "I'm opposed to it also. Should it be enacted, it would hamstring the state's ability to operate." The two weren't that far apart on Proposition 001, lhe school voucher is­ sue, which would enable certain students to attend private schools if their public school systems are failing. Gary Newell Newell said, "I believe in choice in education, but I'm not sure this proposal delivers what I'd like to see." He noted that only seven public school districts in Michigan now are regarded as "failing," so it wouldn't help many chil­ dren right away. He also said variables include whether the private school will accept the incoming students and the po­ tential low number of voters who could force a special election on sending kids in the local district to private schools. "We don’t have any schools in the county (affected by the proposal)," he added. "The biggest problem (in Michi­ gan education today) is inequities in (funding) education." Sanchez said he is solidly opposed to the voucher proposal. "We already have a choice of school systems. The stale shouldn't be getting involved in require­ ments for religious schools. The public school systems do work, as do the pri­ vate, but we shouldn't get into paying for religious training for anyone." Both candidates said they support do­ ing what is necessary lo preserve farm land in Barry County. "We need to take a look at how we're taxing farm land for ag use," Newell said. "What's going on is we're passing too many laws in Lansing," Sanchez said. He added that he would fight to keep precious water in Michigan and he would remain staunchly pro-environment. Sanchez said he's a small family farmer himself, raising dogs and a few other animals on 52 acres, though he has Henry Sanchez a full-time job with Ameritech. "We've lost over a million acres (of farm land) since 1984," he said. "And when farmers go off the tax rolls, they don't come back." Both agreed that the health care issue is a tough one. ”1 wish I had an answer," Newell said. "It's probably one of lhe biggest issues facing the legislature." He said lhe state already has come up with programs to help some people who have fallen through the cracks, such as MiChild. He noted that health care is an expen­ sive item in public policy, and that peo­ ple seem to be willing to pay for frills such as SUVs, boats and cell phones, but don't want to pay for something as criti­ cally important as medical care. Sanchez said health care costs are "Getting outrageous. I think it's immoral." He said he would push to lower costs for prescription drugs, "even if it means using something like the system in Canada... If you need it, we should help you. I think now they're (drug compa­ nies) starting to gouge us." When asked who they think does a better job solving problems, their an­ swers reflected some of the classic philosophical differences between Democrats and Republicans. "Business wants it ail, they want to control everything around us." Sanchez said. "The first thing they want is a tax break. "A lot of public input goes into what government does. We have to have gov­ ernment, somebody's got to be there to protect the common man." Newell, meanwhile, said both govern­ ment and business play important roles. He said there are general benefits when government grants tax breaks, creates renaissance zones and enacts laws to preserve farm land. "Less government is the best govern­ ment," Newell commented. "If it can be done outside government, it should be." About urban sprawl, Newell said Brownfield Developments in urban areas should help relieve the pressure of the city coming to the country and he said zoning can limit sprawl's impact. Sanchez said be brought up the issue two years ago when running against Geiger, yet he hasn't seen anything done about it since. He said he wants to encourage new ideas like aquatic agriculture and or­ ganic farming. Perhaps the biggest difference between the two was on the issue of abortion and the prospective introduction of the "abor­ tion pill," RU-486. Sanchez reported that he is pro-choice, despite being a Catholic. "A woman should be allowed to make up her own mind," he said. "I don't be­ lieve government should be into this." Newell said his reasons for being pro­ life are personal. He mentioned that his wife was adopted, and because abortion back then was illegal, she was allowed to be bom. "So if abortion would have been legal back then, my wife, children and five grandchildren wouldn't be here today," he said. Sanchez was quick to point out that he and his wife adopted two "damaged kids" in attempt to dispel any notion that he has no respect for life. He later said he's undecided about the issue of assisted suicide, but understands why some older folks with grave ill­ nesses would want to die rather than suf­ fer. "I think it’s wrong," Newell said. "I be­ lieve in the sanctity of life." But Sanchez later accused Newel' of inconsistency when the latter said he did not oppose the death penalty. "There’s a difference between taking the life of an unborn child and a heinous criminal," Newell replied. Sanchez maintained that the death penalty is dangerous because DNA test­ ing now is proving that too many on "death row" have been wrongfully ac­ cused. “Less government is the best government. If it can be done outside government, it should be.” -Gary Newell "Business wants it all, they want to control everything around vs." -Henry Sanchez They parted company on the issue of medicinal marijuana, with Sanchez say­ ing he would favor it only if was under a physician's care. Newell said, "1 am op­ posed. We have enough prescription drugs out there." Another gap between them was on the issue of campaign finance reform and special interest contributions. Newell, acknowledging that he has re­ ceived money and endorsements from Political Action Committees (PACs), stated, "I'm not in anybody's back pocket. The largest contributions I've re­ ceived from a union (police officers) and lhe vast majority of my contributions are from individuals." Sanchez said, "I think he (Newell) is wrong. I think campaign finance reform should go through, starting at the federal level. We should make a level playing field and I'll push for it in Lansing." Saying that he has enthusiastically supported the McCain-Feingold cam­ paign finance reform bill, he added, "Pm running my campaign on a nickel." Newell said he would oppose publicly funding political campaigns. "There are a lot of people I dont want my tax money to go to," he said, "people who just want to get their names on the ballot. "And I'm not sure we shouldn't allow individuals to give as much as they want." Sanchez then said, "There are a lot of things my tax money goes to that I dont agree with." Both said they don't know enough about the Thomapple Manor millage is­ sue that will be on the Nov. 7 ballot. The 87th legislative district includes all of Barry County and the southern half of Ionia County. Both Newell and Sanchez live in the Saranac area. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 12. 2000 LETTERS from our readers. Be careful about jumping on Thornapple Manor bandwagon To the editor: As a former employee of Thomapplc Manor of 11 12 years, and hav ing worked m accounts payable, I am concerned about the millage about they are proposing for the county. I have read previous letters to the Editor and the information on candidates while they arc running. There seems to be a lot of support for Thomapplc Manor’s millage Every one seems to be jumping on the band­ wagon! Of course, it would look bad if they opposed it. After all. everyone wants the best care for their elderly relatives. I have no problem with this, however. I don’t believe that everyone knows exactly what has transpired over the years with the administration of Thomapplc Manor. I have to wonder if everyone has actually done his or her homework on this issue. For example: No one seems to realize that the decisions the administration of Thomapplc Manor has made has affected its financial status dramatically. One major decision was to pull out of this town almost completely, no longer using any of the businesses in this Write Us A letter The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but (here are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Know Your LEGISLATORS U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Oflice Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Otfice Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District oflice: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope. Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township arid a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. •Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most o’ Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District fieid representative Greg Moore. President's comment line. 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. town, except that is for lawn care, garbage removal, local radio and paper advertising. If I wanted to save some money I think I would maintain my ow n lawn! I’m sure they haven’t made too many friends by taking their business out of town. The town hospital could say a few interest­ ing things on that subject, as could the oxy­ gen supply business in town. I cannot speak for these businesses. However. I don’t think I need to support Thomapplc Manor when obviously they do not support Barry CounThomapplc Manor has paid for excessive administrative travel expenses, seminar expenses and dinner parties for influential people. Then there is also the matter of pay­ ing someone to come in three days a week to water plants! Of course, they do not want you to know these things. They blame their troubles on poor Medicare reimbursement. Some of that is justified But if the people had the opportunity to look at the files under miscellaneous, they would find quite a different story. Yet they' want the compa­ ny’s people to pay for the mistakes they have made. This is going to cost Barry County resi­ dents plenty. The administration will not have to worry about paying the millage, because he docs not reside in Barry Coun­ ty. The assistant administrator has only lived in the county for four years. He will be affected by the millage, he can afford it, few can! Five years ago there wasn't a financial problem. Isn’t that interesting? I will be the first person to speak up and tell you that this is an excellent facility. The work and care given by the employees is the best. They have really paid a hefty price by giving up a half hour of each working day for the last I 1/2 to two years in order to save money. Wouldn’t it be interesting to hear the opinions of the employees regard­ ing the management of Thomapplc Manor if they could speak freely? Five years ago there was always a long waiting list to get admission into Thomapple Manor. There has not been a waiting list for at least two years now. Why is this? Please remember that these residents pay quite a price to stay in the facility. There arc many people who can use the facility’s help, but cannot afford A Where is their help? I really don’t warn to1 sound heartless. Believe me. I care about the residents, staff and the well bcinfc of Thomapplc Manor. The facility is a major part of my history and family. I would like to sec the facility, its employ­ ees and residents continue to do well. I just want the people of this county to look at the whole picture, not just what they want you to know, which is a very small portion. Vote no on the millage for Thomapplc Manor - take care of the problem - “admin­ istration." Julie Eltzroth. Hastings Manor millage good use of tax money To the editor: As a former legislator and county com­ missioner. I have had the fortune, (or mis­ fortune. if you prefer) of having been directly involved in more than my share of elections. Some of them have been much more important, and had far more at stake, than others. I firmly believe that the upcoming November election is one of the most important that we in Barry County have faced in some time. 1 refer specifically to the ballot proposal for Thomapplc Manor, in which wc are being asked to su| on .85 mill for operation of our medical care facil­ ity. My experience wi»h Thomapple Manor has extended far beyond that which would normally be required of a county commis­ sioner or a state legislator, as both of my parents spent the last years of their lives there. As a legislator. I had opportunities to visit and observe care facilities throughout the state. When the time came to consider extended care for my own parents, we felt there would be no better place than right here at home, in the Manor. That decision was made nearly ten years ago. and when my father passed away just last year, we icmain convinced that both my mother and father received absolutely the finest care available anywhere. Wc arc extremely fortunate to have such a quality, county owned facility located Proposal 002 favors big municipalities To the editor: On Nov. 7, we will be asked to vote on Proposal 00-2, which if approved, will change the state constitution by requiring a two-thirds vote by the legislature for legis­ lation affecting municipal concerns to become law. Proposal 00-2 may sound good, but it could be disastrous to local governments, especially townships and small cities and villages. This is opposed by organizations such as the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Association of Michigan, the Michigan Farm Bureau. Michigan Unit­ ed Conservation Clubs, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Home Builders Association. Michigan Manufac­ turers Association, the Michigan Associa­ tion of Counties, and the Michigan Town­ ships Association. Legislation now is approved by a majori­ ty vote of both houses. If approved, Propos- al 00-2 would change the constitution by requiring a two-thirds majority' in both the house and senate for approval of legislation affecting municipal concerns, but it would also allow a minority in either the house or senate to block legislation that could pertain to local governments. Proposal 00-2 would be retroactive to March 1,2000, so it could overturn right-tofarm legislation, preservation of open spaces and other programs which aid rural residents, but arc opposed by the bigger municipalities. Proposal 00-2 would put the bigger municipalities in control of any legislation affecting smaller communities by having control of a minority of the members of cither the house or senate. Let the majority rule and vote no on Pro­ posal 90-2 . t . Justin W Cooley, supervisor Castleton Township Gore will create bigger government To the editor: Let’s talk about the “powerful" and the "greedy,” Al Gore’s campaign mantra. Who is the second most powerful person in America? (Well, maybe tied with Hillary.) Who is part of an administration that was so greedy they took money illegally from foreign sources and used the White House for illegal fund-raising “schemes”? Let’s get out of nursing home business Dear editor: Being a former resident of Barry' County, it’s always good to come back and visit friends and sec how Barry County is pro­ gressing. To my surprise, I sec there is an upcom­ ing vote to add an additional property tax for the operation of the county-owned nurs­ ing home (Thomapplc Manor). I called Lansing (state nursing home licensing division) and was told that only a few counties arc still in the business of operating a nursing home. The homes arc right here in our own back yard. Over 90 percent of the Manor residents are Barry County citizens, and I can’t begin to tell you how much that, in itself, meant to my parents and to our family. Having lived and worked their entire lives in Barry County, it was a godsend that they were able to spend their final lives in Barry County, it was a godsend that they were able to spend their final years among people with whom they had lived and worked throughout their lives. The fact that their last years were lived right here in the county also enabled fnends and family to visit frequently and regularly and that, too, added immeasurably to their com­ fort and quality of life. It is significant to note that Thomapplc Manor is one of the very feu county-owned facilities in the state that receives absolute­ ly no outside revenue in the form of mill­ age. nor do they receive direct financial support from the county Board of Commis­ sioners. Despite this, the facility has contin­ ued to provide a level of care to its resi­ dents, almost all of which arc citizens of Barry County, that is among the finest in the state. 1 can think of no more appropriate use of our tax dollars, than to support this out­ standing facility and the service it provides for our own citizens and their families. Bob Bender, Middleville still in the same location, but operated by private enterprises. All nursing homes have to have the same amount of nursing person­ nel per bed by state law. Keep Barry County’s taxes down and vote “no" to add additional millage to oper­ ate Thomapplc Manor, and ask your Coun­ ty Commissioners to get Barry County out of the nursing liomc business Let’s let pri­ vate enterprise do the job without our tax dollars. John Workman. Orlando. Ha. Who then told the American people that thcrc^s “is no controlling legal authority" over his actions? An incredibly arrogant statement that translates to “I. Al Gore, am above the law and do not have to answer to the American people." Don’t you find that disturbing, given that he considers Bill Clinton one of the greatest presidents ever? It seems he’s learned his lessons well from the current liar-in-chief. Their campaign is based on bashing American business and attempting to pit one group of people against the other through fear-mongering and outright lies. New government “programs" (i.c. spend­ ing. spending, spending...) will never stop with Al Gore. Our kids, and all young peo­ ple. can look forward to having 80 percent of their income confiscated by the govern­ ment if he is elected. Your future paychecks will help finance our folly now. With Al Gore, the “era of big govern­ ment" is just the beginning. Maureen Dudley, Dowling 74* hZ—A'i. SutiiM... HastingsBaNNER PUBLIC OPINION: Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 What about abortion pill? The federal Food and Drug Administration last week finally approved RU-486. also known as the abortion pill? How do you feel about that? Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Dwison ol J-Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs VicePresident President Joyc* Ryan Treasurer Stephen Jacobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • □avid T Young (Editor) Elame Gilbert iAssistant Eddon Shelly Sulser Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary McDonough James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Chris Brown, Hastings: Austin McKain, Middleville: "1 don't think abortion is right, so for me. I don’t like it." "Yes. I think women should have this option, don’t think should be abused.” Paul Henney, Hastings: Jack Berg, Delton: Betty Tobias, Hastings: Classified ads accepted Monday rwougn Friday 8am to 5 30 p m Saturday B 30 a m Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Noon Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year tn Barry County S27 per year m adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Mi 49058 ♦ ’’I think it is wrong. Women who gel pregnant should give the baby up for adoption to a family who can’t have a baby." "I sec no problem in it. I see that it should be the woman's opinion and no one else’s. I don't think it should be illegal. If you don’t like it, don't use it." "I’m glad they did it." "In my book, no. I think they should have the babies normally like everyone else. If they want an abortion, they should go someplace that will do it, not take a pill you know nothing about." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 12. 2000 - Page 5 opinion to support his position. The county's attorney Peter A. Cohl of Lansing disagrees. "Based on the decisions of the appel­ late courts, the County Board of Com­ missioners may make a prospective ap­ pointment so the (Road Commission) position is filled on the first day of the new term," Cohl said in a letter to County Administrator Michael Brown. During discussion al this week's meet­ ing, Tripp pointed out that the Road Commission holds its annual road meet­ ings with townships lhe first two weeks SEWER accounting, continued from page I sition where we’re wondering if we’re able to bond or borrow money, I think that has been pretty much resolved at this time,’’ Bailey also said. "Even that (Michigan Treasury Department) letter was a misunderstanding" about the coun­ ty's future bonding being in jeopardy. "1 think actually what that dealt with was the first two issues (in the letter) — one was Thomapplc Manor (and county in­ vestments). It was some internal things that our treasurer downstairs took care of, so I don't think it will affect our bonding in the future. I say that right now because there are people who will say this board is hiding something or we're working with them. That's not the case." The county had planned to hold a meeting at the end of this month with at­ torneys, accountants, the Sewer Author­ ity. the County Public Works Board and others involved lo investigate the impact of the authority's recent audit, but Bailey recommended putting the meeting "on hold" until the auditor presents his new report, and other commissioners agreed. "...If we still need to sit down and have that meeting, then wc will definitely move forward," Bailey said. "If there's a million dollars (of debt retirement wrongly spent). I'm still concerned about it. but if there is little or no monies, I question the need to bring all these peo­ ple together and talk about the sewer... After the meeting, Bailey said he told Donnelly that he would like him to ex­ plain the authority's fund setup to the public. The authority has made all of its bond paymenu in a timely fashion, according to officials. Bailey said he expects lhe audit issue to produce a credibility question. "I don't want it to be the credibility of this board trying to hide or cover or stick up for that authority. If there was $1.7 million misused. I'd recommend to this board today that we take that sewer au­ thority over. I don't want to be in the sewer business, but that's the first thing I'd say is that we have to protect the cit­ izens down there, as well as lhe bonding, and I would say we would take that ac­ tion legally what we could to protect it," Bailey said after the meeting. "...People may question his (the audi­ tor's) credibility, but I'll let them. Like John (Barnett) said, we may have to have a meeting and let him explain to the public as to why. "...The county doesn't want to be in the sewer business," Bailey said. "On the other hand, we wouldn’t let anything go that would be negligence or jus: poor performance. Wc couldn't stand to have that, and I don't think that's the case. I think it was a misunderstanding by the auditor. Let him shake it out now and get back to us with the answers," Bailey said. "...If the people don't believe it and they want somebody to audit the auditor, maybe that's what we'll end up having in the long haul. John Hosier of Delton, who has been an opponent of the way the sewer system has been funded and operated, contacted the Banner to say that he has a "serious doubt" that the 1993 sewer and water contract, signed by the county and par­ ticipating townships, has been enforced. County government is involved be­ cause it guaranteed the bond sale to fi­ nance the Delton area sewer and water project. "Without the state's intervention, there would never have been any changes... I believe the county has a judicial respon­ sibility lo have enforced their contract on the authority and they neglected lhe tax­ payers and bondholders for the past seven years," Hosier said. "To come on board now that the State of Michigan forced them to is just plain negligence. When did lhe county commissioners and township supervisors consider themselves above the law? Township supervisors have insisted ac­ cusations about them arc not true. Hosier and other citizens submitted about 30 questions about lhe sewer sys­ tem and its financial situation to the county and had hoped they would get an­ swers at lhe meeting that has now been put on hold. "I have a suspicion that lhe residents* questions will not be addressed or an­ swered by the county and township offi­ cials," Hosier said. "The liming of this, the third review of the authority's financ­ ing in one year by the same auditor in my opinion goes to lhe credibility of the county and local township officials. After looking into the Sewer Authority for the past three years with over 15,000 pages of Freedom of Information materi­ als, they have no credibility," he said. l€TT€RS from Our Readers Sewer Authority erodes public trust To the editor: In 1998, wc discovered that the South­ west Barry County Sewer and Water Authority hired a convicted felon. I then informed the authority board I would not have our hard earned money go to pay any part of that person’s salary. I was put in touch with a Lansing attorney and he advised me to open a “special sewer escrow’’ account to pay what would be. our fair share of that salary, which my husband and I proceeded to do. According to an article in the Hastings Banner, lhe county an the sewer authority will be holding a special meeting to try to explain to the public the misuse and misap­ propriation of restricted debt retirement money. I wish to pose the following question: How would the authorities handle the situa­ tion if a good number of taxpayers on the sewer system decided to open “special sew­ er escrow” accounts for their $7 per month debt retirement money? Since the authority and the county have demonstrated their lack of ability and con- cem in how they have handled our money, it is entirely possible and legal, to protect our own interest by opening our individual “special" accounts. This will prevent any future misappropriation of funds needed to pay off the loan in ten years! I find it most unfortunate that the offi­ cials. we have elected, have continued to erode the public trust. Sharon Ford, President Committee for Responsible Government Financial FOCUS Furnished By...MARK D. CHRIST€NS€N of Cdurard Jones and Co. How will a slowing economy affect your investments? If you follow the financial news even casually, you probably know that, over the past year or so. the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates several times in an attempt to contain inflation and "cool off" the economy. But what, exactly, does a slowing economy mean to tw — and your investments? Before you can answer this question, it would help to know what it means when the Federal Reserve tries to slow the economy. By raising interest rates, the Fed makes it more expensive for companies to borrow, which has an economic “domino" effect. Companies have less access to money to expand their operations, which means they hire fewer workers. Consequently, wages don’t increase as rapidly, which means there’s less "wage inflation." Al the same time, higher interest rates will typically lower consumers’ demand for new homes, cars and other capital goods. Again, the result is lower inflation. Declining production and consumer demand will help lower inflation, but they’ll also have an impact on another area — your investments. Specifically, those companies that depend upon heavy consumer spending are more likely to be hurt when the economy cools down. These “cyclical" companies arc found in the housing, retail and automo­ bile industries. During an economic slow­ down. consumers often delay purchasing new products in these areas. Also, compa­ nies that produce basic materials — such as chemicals, paper and aluminum — often sec a decline in earnings when the economy slows. Noncyclical industries arc generally more immune to rising interest rates and a slowing economy. Noncyclicals include food, drugs, tobacco and beverages — items that people typically buy in good times or bad. Thus far. we've looked only at stocks. What happens to bonds when the economy cools oft? For one thing, if a slowdown begins to hurt a wide range of stocks, investors may turn to bonds, viewing them as a safer alternative, thereby driving bond prices up. Also, if the slowdown is accompanied by low inflation, that^ good news for bond­ holders because the flip side — higher inflation — is a threat to bond prices. Why? Bonds provide a fixed interest rate, so, in periods of high inflation, the purchasing power of your bonds will drop. Furthermore, if rising inflation is accompa­ nied by higher interest rates, bond prices could suffer. If, for example, new bonds pay a 7 percent interest rate, and your bond only pays 5 percent, then, if you want to sell your bond before maturity, you will have to do so at a discount, because no one will pay full price for the lower yield. Before you make big changes to your portfolio in response to an economic slow­ down. remember one thing: For most slow­ downs, there’s usually been a rebound at some point. So don’t abandon your long­ term financial strategies. Look for highquality investments — and stick with them. And above all, don’t lose sight of your objectives, if you can dis­ To the editor: Thomapplc Manor needs the support of the community it has served for so many years. The faithful nurses, cooks, activity plan­ ners. maintenance, therapy, office staff and hundreds of volunteers need our vote Nov 7. We have experienced first hand the T.L.C. given to the residents at Thomapplc Manor. Dan Shay (father) and James Moore (brother-in-law) were given first class care and the privilege of dying with dignity, sur­ rounded by the family who loved them and their extended Thomapplc Manor family. We will be giving our 100 percent sup­ port on Nov. 7, with a “yes” vote. Joe and Sharon Duffy, Hastings ROAD...cont. from page 1 The Road Commission seat to be ap­ pointed begins Jan. 1. Goebel said he thinks the County Board members whose terms begin on that same dale should make the ap­ pointment. "I would prefer not to make an ap­ pointment at this lime," he added. "The term is not currently vacant." Road Commissioner Jack Lenz is retiring Dec. 31. During public comment, Robert Dwyer of Hastings told tic board that it is ille­ gal for it to make the Road Commission appointment now. "A majority of you were on this board when the illegal appointment of a mem­ ber of the Road Commission was cov­ ered up with the fiction that one word was left out of the motion to appoint him (Ted McKelvey, now retired) and thus the appointment had never really been made," Dwyer said. "The board paid $1,000 for the opinion of a local attorney that led the board to declare that the ap­ pointment, then two years old, had really never been made and, to make the ap­ pointment retroactively so the illegal ap­ pointee would not have to repay the money he had been paid. "This board has kept that opinion hid­ den under the guise of attorney-client privilege, denying the taxpayers a peek at this artful technique. "Now it would seem that the board is determined io move on and make an­ other illegal appointment," Dwyer said. "I would ask the board to simply obey the law. Save yourselves a trip to Circuit Court and save the taxpayers having again to pay for this illegal action," he said. Dwyer cites a 1933 Attorney General al of the We e 98GMC 1500 X-CAB Z-71 CD. 350, 3RD DOOR, FULLY SERVICED. ONE OWNER______________________________ HUttYl SALES HOURS: Monday I WMnaaday irtl 8 Tua. Thu & Fn until 6 Saturday until 3______ Truck "Wkff Ecehmv four bKunx s a coii 616-948-8000 Today or ton troo 1 -888-494-5539 INTRODUCING OUR ft at NASHVILLE VFW FALL COLLECTIBLE SHOWCASE! JOIN OUR COLLECTORS'’ CLUB Buy 6 of any one collectible & get the 7th FREEI Friday, Oct. 20 • 1-8 pm Saturday, Oct. 21*9 am-4 pm Food available Friday evening Luh(6 served Saturday Bake Sale both days. HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP Thornapple manor needs support cipline yourself to look beyond the tempo­ rary downturns, you’ve got what it takes to become a successful investor. of January and the new appointed mem­ ber should be included. Commissioner Robert Wenger said that the committee has spend a lot of time interviewing candidates and the new board would have to start all over if the appointment is postponed. Commissioner Jeff Mackenzie said he has received some calls and thought that Boles presented himself well in the in­ terview. He suggested tabling the matter and send it back to committee for further consideration. "I can see a game being played here." Wenger said. "I have no game to play," Mackenzie responded, adding that he would respect whatever the board wanted to do. Tripp later in the meeting said perhaps the board shouldn't appoint a road com­ missioner at this time. Wenger said to delay lhe appointment would be wasting a lot of people time to be interviewed and he thought that would be an injustice. "I fully believe that we have the right to make that appointment," Board Chairman Jim Bailey said. "My caution is looking at an individual... recom­ mended for appointment that can again throw out a bunch of concerns and red flags to certain citizens" and opens the door "to cheap shots and remarks and comments. To keep that clean, there's other candidates that don't have the question of any baggage that goes with it...Maybe we ought to pass it on to a fu­ ture board." Herrington then told Bailey about read­ ing in the newspaper that Bailey was concerned that Assyria Township would­ n't have a supervisor if Boles was ap­ pointed to lhe Road Commission. "You were questioning Assyria’s inter­ nal administration, about what was going to happen if he was placed in that posi­ tion. That's none of your business or this board's business. I just wanted to make sure you understand that," Herrington said. Boles is the current supervisor of As­ syria Township and is seeking re-election in the November general election. Boles has said he would withdraw from his bid for the supervisor's post. QUALITY CAR CLEANING staring at A Special Friewb •10“ staring at •18“ staring ai DURING COLLECTORS' WEEK Time to have your car protected before winter DE-TARING, WASHING, WAXING, BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER A POLYMER SEALANT, VACU­ UMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO, MOTOR CLEANING, COMBINATION SPECIALS, ETC. PICKUP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA storting at SoOO GET 20%°* regular PRICE 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. 114 MILE SOUTH OF E.W. BLISS 616/945-5607 OCTOBER 9 - 14 *20“ GrwU arrMp?r>u*lt a.. Hodges Jewelry & Gifts Serving Hastings A Barry County Since 1931 Monday-Friday 8-4 • Saturday M Itl W. State Street • Downtown Hastings �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 12. 2000 Walter A. “French^" Proulx HASTINGS - Waller A “French)" Proulx, age 79. of Hastings, died Saturday. Oct. 7. 2000 at Carvcth Village in Middleville. Mr. Proulx was bom on Oct. 11. 1920 at Centerville. Minnesota, the son of John Baptist and Agnes (Poirier) Proulx. He was raised in the Centerville area and attended school there. He served in the U.S. Navy and later the U.S. Coast Guard-Merchant Mannes dunng World Ward II. He moved to the Hastings area in November 1999 to live with his daughter and family from Bernalillo. N.M. Mr. Proulx was employed most of his life as a pipcfitter/wclding engineer for Bechtel Power Corp. (23 years) which involved extensive travel across the United States and abroad. His favorite pastime was telling of the stories of the jobs he had worked and the interesting people and places he had visit­ ed. He also enjoyed fishing of all kinds, reading, puttenng with projects in his work­ shop and watching baseball. His family and fnends will remember him for his sense of humor (sweet smile), belief in family and his strong work ethic. Mr. Proulx is survived by his former wife. Beverly Proulx of Delton; daughters. Sandra Jones of Russellville. ARK. Patti (Wayne) Pumford of Hastings. Tern (Mason) Mack of Mesa. AZ; son. Michael (Sue) Proulx of Phoenix. AZ; seven grand­ children; three great grandchildren; sister. Rose Wilson of Cannon Falls. MN; sister­ in-law. Evelyn Proulx of Mounds View. MN; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, sisters. Mae Cardinal and Lcanor Babcock; and brothers. Fred and Louis Proulx. Full military graveside services will be held I p.m. Monday. Oct. 23. 2000 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Arnett officiating. Burial will be at Ft. Custer National Cemetery with full honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... CEDAR CREEK BIBLE PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 2601 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9 30 a m . Sunday School 11:00 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 30 p.m 49050 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHL'RCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 pm, Sunday Masses 8 30 am and 11:00 am. Confession Saturday 3 30-4 15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich W Clayion Garrison. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10 45 a.m Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p m are Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 31W M Bmadww. Ml 4W5R Pattor Soo Han Wwn Phone 367-4061 Worship Ser­ vices: Sunday, 11:00 a m.; Sunday School. 10 a m. for all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE.” 600 Powell Rd. (One mite cast of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Al/ilidted with Conicrvalive Grace Brethren Churches. International Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday School Classes 9 45 Am SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10 45 am. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study and Prayer 7 30 p m All ages always wel­ come SPECIAL CREATION SCIENCE EVANGELISM VIDEO SERIES (very imformalive, but light-hearted) by Dr Kent Hovind. Sundays 7 pm. starting Sept 10 thru December EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church ol lhe World­ Wide Anglican Communion ”315 W Center St (corner of S Broad­ way and W Center St). Church Office (616) 945-3014 The Rev tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10:00 a m.. Worship 11 00 am. Evening Service at 6 00 p m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 a.m . PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DcAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 45 am Traditional. 10:15 a.m Sun­ day School. 11.15 a m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p m For more information call the church office THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549. Sunday Service Times arc 8 30 a.m.. 9 55 a m. and 11:20 a m Tuesday prayer and share time 10 00 am. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p m Votrth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p m also Nursery and children^ activities thru the 4th grade available for all services. Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 915­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thurs 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. Sun 5-7 p.m Youth Fellowship (Gr 6-12). Sun evening service as announced in weekly bulletin 6 p.m . Wed 6­ 8 p.m Warriors (Gr K-5th). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.); Wed 7 p m. • Prayer Mtg. (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:30 a m. Morning Prayer; 11 00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T Hustwick 948-9604 Rev Deacon David S Mohrhardt 517-627-9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services Affiliated with the In­ dependent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr F William Voetbcrg. Director FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Worship Ser­ vices - 8 a.m. and 10 a m Sunday 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr Adult Min­ istries 9 30 am Sunday School for all ages. 10:45 a m.. Morning W'orship Service; 6 00 p m. Evening Service. 71)0 pm Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p.m . Awana. Sr and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men of Music School • able at 10 am Nursery Avail­ 10 am Vacation Bible School. Aug 7-10 from 6-8 pm CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services. 9 45 am. Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6 00 p m evening Service. Wednesday 7:00 p m Sen ices for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 1- Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m . Sunda^ Evening Sen ice 6pm. Thursday Bible Study 7pm If in­ terested in a free Home Bible GRACE COMMl NITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. <517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, childrens ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9.30 a m . Church Service 10 30 a m . Wednesday 6 00 p.m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday 9 45 a m Sunday School. 10.45 a m Morntng Worship. 6 00 p m Evening celebration for all. Wednesday. 6 30 p.m.. Kid’s Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group aid Bible study Wednesday. 9:00 a m. Senior Adult Bible Study For fur­ ther information call the church office GRACE LLTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St.. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. Oct 15­ 8:00 & 10:45 a.m Worship W/ELCA Sunday. AAL after Sec­ ond Service; 9:30 Sunday School (all ages); 3:00-5*00 p.m. - Flying Doves. God's CWdren Thursday. Oct 12 • 1:30-7:00 p m Football Supper. 7 00 p.m. Catcchumcnatc. Friday. Oct 13 - 6 30-10 00 p m . Friday Nite ROCK Group. Satur­ day. Oct 14 - 9:30 a m - Cate­ chism 2; 8:00 Narcotics Anony­ mous Monday. Oct. 16 - 7:00 p.m Adventurers Tuesday. Oct 17 7:00 pm Congregational Council; 7 30 Ovcrcatcrs Anonymous Wednesday. Oct 18 • !0:D0 a m WordWalchers. I 00-7 00 p m Red Cross Blood Drive. 7 (X) p.m Worship HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Cornet of Green and Church streets Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Liu Stevens. Director of Chnstian Edu­ cation. Rochelle Kreykes. Director of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free build­ ing with elevator to all floors Broad­ cast of worship service o-.xr WBCHAM 1211) at 10:30 a.m. Office hours arc Monday through Thursday from 9M) am to 12:00 pm. and 1:00 p m to 4 00 p.m and Friday 9 00 a m to 12:00 p.m. dunng the sum­ mer SUNDAY SCHEDULE 9:30 a m Worship. Jr. Church; 10.50 a m Coffee; 10 30 a m Radio Broadcast. On Sept I Oth we will resume our regular worship schedule, but in ad­ dition. we will be offering an Alter­ native Worship Schedule This ser­ vice is intended specifically for youth and young adults, and the young ai heart This is a less formal service, it will include a variety of music other than traditional hymns We will also be offering a new Young Adult Sunday School Class Our schedule will look like this 8 30 a m. Alternative Worship Service. 9 30 am. Sunday Sch.«>l for all ages. 10 30 a m . Coffee Fellowship; 11 00 a m . Traditional Worship Ser­ vice. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616)945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor 9 00 a.m Traditional Worship Service. 9.20 a m. Chtlden's Worship. 10 00 am 'Coffee Hour” in the Dining Room. 10 10 am Sun­ day School for all ages. 11:20 a.m Contemporary Worship Service The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM The 11 20 Service ap­ pears on local cable throughout the week Nursery is provided dunng both services Childrens Worship is available dunng both services Study, please call for more details This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions” - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Obttiwiies Paul H. Leach MIDDLEVILLE - Paul H Leach, age 90. of Middleville, passed away Saturday. Oct. 7. 2000 at Carvcth Village. Middleville. He was born on Sept. 10. 1910 in Dyersburg. Tennessee, the son of Alma Guilliom and Dewitt Leach. He was raised in Dyersburg. Tennessee and Middleville. Michigan and attended Pinery School. Middleville. He was employed at General Motors. Grand Rapids. White Products. Middleville, and Thomapplc Kellogg Schools. Middleville. Mr. Leach proudly served his country in the United States Navy, dunng World War II. He was a member of the Middleville VFW Post 7548. Pad enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening Tiger baseball, time spent with his friend Barry Swanson, and his friends at Coffee Time at the T.K. Restaurant. He enjoyed a good game of Euchre and the company of his nephew s. He is survived by his sister. Mary Noah of Middleville; brother and sister-in-law. Moody and Marge Leach of Dorr; nieces and nephews. Mary Vander Wall. Dr. Melvin and Kay Noah. Pat and Jim Zulik, Gary and Coriy Leach and Bill and Linda Leach; several great nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents. Visitation will be Tuesday morning at 10 a.m.. one hour prior to the service. Funeral and committal services will be held Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Rev. Roger G. Timmerman officiating. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Virgil J. Whipple HASTINGS - Virgil J. Whipple, age 84. of Hastings, died Tuesday, October 3. 2000 at Tendercarc of Hastings. He was bom in Barry County on August 1. 1916. He lived in Lacey, Battle Creek and Hastings. Mr. Whipple served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1945. He was a Mechanic at several area service stations. Mr. Whipple married Edna (Bruce) Lumbert on January 22, 1980. and she preceded him in death on May 4, 1999. Surviving arc six daughters; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Full military services were held on October 4. 2000 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Memorials can be made to the family. Arrangements were made by the Girbach Funeral Home in Hastings. I Doris Anna Eikey HASTINGS/MIDDLEVILLE AREAS - Doris Anna Eikey, age 80, of Hastings/Middlcvillc areas and formerly of Traverse City, died Saturday. Aug. 26, 2000 at Carvcth Village in Middleville. Mrs. Eikey was bom on July 20. 1920 in Beloit, Wisconsin, the daughter of Clarence and Myrtle (Eglcr) Tompkins. She was raised in the Traverse City. Ml area and attended schools there. Mrs. Eikey was married to Bill Eikey on Sept. 8. 1978 and he died Sept. 23. 1985. She lived most of her life in Traverse City, moving to the Hastings/Middlcvillc area this past summer from Traverse City. Mrs. Eikey owned and operated a beauty shop in Traverse City for many years. Later she and her husband operated the ‘‘West Bay Shore Resort” in Traverse City for sev­ eral years She was a member of First Christian Church of Traverse City, Life member of White Shrine No. 10. member of Order of Eastern Star, member Royal Neighbors of America, was an accomplished musician, especially piano and organ playing for numerous events in the Traverse City area. She is survived by nieces, Patricia (David) Bunch of Battle Creek, Karilyn (Harry) Low of Manton. Ml and Judi (Jim) McAllister of Rockhampton. Australia; stcp-nicccs. Myrtle (Ray) Parrish of Wyoming, Ml and Vonda Lee McBride of Comstock Park, Ml; step-children, Michael, David. Dawn and Nancy Eikey; great-nephews, Anthony (Kay) Smith of Laingsburg. Ml. Christopher Smith of Henderson. NV. Jonathan Low of Manton. Ml and David Low of Manton. Ml. Preceding her in death were her parents and husband Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday. Oct. 13. 2000 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Rev. Ward Pierce and the Rev Karilyn Low officiat­ ing. A memorial reception will be held at the funeral home following memorial services until 5 p.m. Bunal will be in Traverse City. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements arc being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Grady W. Morgan DELTON - Grady W. Morgan of Delton, passed away Oct. 5. 2000 at his residence. Mr. Morgan was bom on July 16. 1921 in Lowell. North Carolina, the son of John and Julia (Messer) Morgan. He owned and operated Joe the Shoe Doctor in Kalamazoo and Richland, for many years. Mr. Morgan loved camping, he was an avid deer hunter, fisherman and enjoyed doing landscaping. He is survived by his wife p’tricia (Robinson); a son. William (Marilyn) Morgan of Vicksburg; a daughter. Patricia (Brad) Bushman of Otsego; stepchildren. James (Gail) Jager of Parchment, Kenneth (Deb) Jager of Irons. Ml. John (Lu) Jager of Hartsell. Alabama. Richard (Nancy) Jager of Kalamazoo; Nancy (Leonard) Gettys of Kalamazoo. Judith (Don) Hoolscma of Kalamazoo. Karen (Mark) Chastain of Greer. South Carolina. Kathy Jager of Bloomingdale, and Patricia (David) Austin of Kalamazoo; brothers. John. James and Harley Morgan of Lowell, North Carolina, and Carl of Belmont, North Carolina; a sis­ ter. Ailccn Swayncy Of Cramerton. North Carolina; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers. Harmless, Rufus, and Ernest Morgan. A memorial service will be conducted Thursday. Oct. 12. 2000 at I p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home. Delton. Rev. William A. Hertel, officiating. Memorial contributions to Barry Community Hospice or Faith United Methodist Church will be appreciated. |________ Viola E. Avery FENTON, MISSOURI - Viola E. Avery, age 95, of Fenton. Missouri and formerly of Nashville. Ml died Monday. Oct. 2, 2000 at Marymount Manor Nursing Center in Eureka. MO. Mrs. Avery was bom on Nov. 10, 1904 in Gobles, Ml, the daughter of Albert and Mary Gray. She was married to Herbert L. Avery, who died in 1969. Mrs. Avery had lived in the Nashville, Ml area for several years. The family extends their deepest grati­ tude to all who shared their love and kind­ ness over the years. She is survived by daughter. Elizabeth Smith of Lake Odessa; sons, Darrell (Virginia) Avery of Cold-water. Ronald (Laura) Avery of Hastings. John (Marsha) Avery’ of Bloomington. IL and Donald Avery of Fenton, MO with whom she was resided for the past 10 years; 14 grandchil­ dren; 27 great grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. 2000 at the Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville with Dr. John H. Avery officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. ML Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements arc being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. |______ Margaret F. Sergeant HASTINGS - Margaret F. Sergeant, age 84. of Hastings, died Saturday, Oct. 7. 2000 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Sergeant was bom Jan. 15. 1916 in Ridgeway. Michigan, the daughter of Louis H. and Jennie Mac (Allen) Bachman. She was raised in the Monroe and Ann Arbor, Michigan areas and attended the Britton school and Ann Arbor Junior and Senior High Schools. She moved to the Hastings area in 1942. She was married to Lewis C. Sergeant on May 29, 1935 and he died on Aug. 27. 1991. She was employed at the former Orchard Industries, Gambles and Homer Hayden Clothing, all of Hastings. Mrs. Sergeant loved spending time with her family, reading, traveling to Florida in the winter and watching her children and grandchildren participate in high school and college s>oiis. She will always be remembered for her kindness, caring per­ sonality. sense of humor, determination and dedication to her family. She is survived by daughter. Sharon (Charles) Tcuncsscn of Hastings; sons. Ronald (Teri) Sergeant of West Bloomfield. Michigan and James (Helen) Sergeant of Royal Oak. Michigan; eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; three nephews; and two nieces. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, stepmother. Marie Kcttcrman. stepfather, William Sweet, sister. Ila Mac Eggers, and brothers. Ronald and Wyman Bachman. Services were held Monday. Oct. 9. 2000 at Wren Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating Burial was at Hastings' Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Diabetes /Xssociation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Gerald “Doc" Mater NASHVILLE - Mr. Gerald "Doc" Mater, age 71. of Nashville, died Wednesday. October 11. 2000 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements arc pending at the M»ple Valley Chape! in Nashville. Ben L. Falconer HASTINGS - Mr. Ben L. Falconer, age 53, of Hastings, died Tuesday. October 10, 2000 at Pennock Hospital. He was bom on April 6. 1947 in Hastings, the son of Bernard and Lois (Neil) Falconer. Mr. Falconer was raised in Irving Township of Barry County and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1965 from Hastings High School. He served in the United Slates Army during the Vietnam War from July 20, 1966 until his discharge on July 11, 1968. Mr. Falconer was employed at Bradford White Corporation in Middleville for the past three years and previously in construction at EW. Bliss Company and farming. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, golfing, mushrooming and gardening. He was a member of Local #1002 UA.W. Mr. Falconer was preceded in death by his father; brother-in-law, William Pickard; and infant sister. Doreen Falconer. He is survived by his mother. Lois Falconer of Hastings; sister, Darlene Pickard of Hastings; brother, Donald (Connie) Falconer of Hastings; nieces, Kim (Bryan) Varney, and Brenda (Milton) Buehler, nephews, Butch (Linda) Falconer, David (Bindie) Falconer. Michael (Jeanette) Pickard, and Dan (Jill) Pickard; seven great nieces; and five great nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, October 12, 2000 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. and Friday, October 13, 2000 from 10:00 A.M. until funeral time at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 13. 2000 at 11:00 A M. at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Daniel Graybill officiating. ■ '»*; I Burial will be at Irving Township Cemetery in Barry County with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Helen C. Engel MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Helen C. Engel, age 83, of Middleville, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2000 at her home. Mrs. Engel was bom on January 29, 1917 in Irving Township, Bany County, the daughter of Seymour and Mabel (Kenyon) Reiglcr. She was raised in Charfotte by her aunt and uncle following the death of her mother. Mrs. Engel attended Charlotte schools, graduating in 1935, then she went on and received her Nursing Degree from Mercy College in Detroit, graduating in 1938. She was married to Cornelius A. Engel on June 5, 1947 in South Bend, Indiana. Mrs. Engel was employed at Pennock Hospital and several other local hospitals. She was a 1st Lieutenant in the United State Army Nurses Corp, serving in New Guinea during World War II. She helped and saved thousands of men in the bum unit. Before she went overseas, sne served at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, DC. Mrs. Engel and her husband, Cornelius, started Englewood Campground in 1965 and she retired after selling the campground in 1981. She enjoyed reading, painting, gardening and sewing. She loved her pet dogs. Brandy Sue and Roscoe. She was always doing kind deeds for her family and friends and for people who needed a helping hand. Mrs. Engel was preceded in death by her husband. Cornelius A. Engel; her parents; and five brothers. She is survived by her very special friend. Denise Sccord; sister-in-law, Emily Van Matre, nieces and nephew, Joanne Pennington. Holly Steiner, Emily Mugridge, Andy Pennington and Sherri Green; and several great nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service of Friendship will be held on Friday, October 6. 2000 at 1:00 P.M. at the Homestead at 155 Old Mil) Road, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made lo Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. More Obituaries on Page 14 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 12. 2000 - Page 7 LEGAL NOTICES Weddings, Anniversaries, and Births. Ward-Ransome united in marriage Murphys to observe golden anniversary Robert and Kathryn (Townsend) Murphy of Hastings will celebrate their 50th wed­ ding anniversary with a family dinner October 15. 2000. Please join them in a card shower. Send cards lo 411 W. Benson Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. He retired from the Michigan Department of Agriculture in 1983. She is a homemaker. The couple have two daughters. Colleen (Ron) Shrank, and Jackie (Dana) Cribley; 3 grandchildren; I great-grandchild. . The couple was married October 20. 1950 in Vermontville. Jeffery Jay Hclmus. Freeport and Ginger Ann Richardson. Freeport. Ryan Philip Willard. Hastings and Melis­ sa Sue Moore. Hastings. Eugene Lee Glass. Middleville and Bar­ bara Sue Edmonds. Middleville. Gerald Jesse LaPlante. Jr.. McKinney. TX and Marie Elizabeth Overholt. McKin­ ney. TX. Michael Lee Cook. Holt and Darci Lynn Coppcss. Lake Odessa. Thomas Michael Losicwski. Delton and Vanessa Jan Lane. Delton. James Thomas Thwaitcs. Hickory Cor­ ners and Bonnie Gwen Backhus. Delton. Aaron Paul Dykstra. Middleville and Rene Lyn Ellingcr. Middleville. Terry Lee Smith Sr.. Nashville and Shelly Lynn Sindall. Nashville. Todd Eugene Newberry. Battle Creek and Brenda Sue Ulrich. Battle Creek. Richard Paxton Norris. Nashville and Ingrid Kristen Knockcmus, Nashville. Wayne Curtis Haddcr. Middleville and Jean Mane Barry. Middleville. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of Artie S Swift. Trust dated December 3.1997 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Artie S. Swift, who lived at 7873 Hager Road. Woodland. Michigan, died August 4. 2000. leav­ ing a certain trust under the name of Artie S Swift, and dated December 3. 1997. wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Richard Tobias was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent s death Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or agamst the trust will be forever barred unless pre sented to Richard Tobias, the named Trustee at 210 Stale. Box 805. Nashville. Michigan withm four months after the date of publication of this notice Dated: September 28. 2000 Timothy L Tromp (P41571) Attorney at Law 501 West State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 616948 9400 Richard Tobias Successor Trustee 210 State. Box 805 Nashville. Ml 517/852 2005 (10/12) Michael and Jill Ransome would like to announce their marriage, which took place on July 28. 2000 at the Adrounic House B&B, in Hastings. They honeymooned in Cancun. Mexico. On Aug. 19. 2000, they had a reception with family and friends. Amy Ward-Goodcnough. sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Angela Tinkler, friend of the bride, was bridesmaid. Mark Ransom was best man. brother of the groom. Jeffrey Tinkler was groomsman, friend of the bride and groom. Karley Goodenough, niece of the bride, was flowcrgiri. Jill is the daughter of Michael and Vickie Ward, of Hastings. Michael is the son of George and Mary Ransome, of Hastings. Jill and Mike thank everyone who helped out with the wedding. R. Maxine Tolles to mark 85 years R. Maxine Tolles will be celebrating her fi5th birthday on Saturday, Oct. 14th. Maxine was bom and raised in Barry County. She is currently living at Thomap­ plc Manor. The family will be hosting a birthday cel­ ebration open house on Saturday. Oct. 14. 2000 from 11 a.m. to I p.m. at The Wood­ grove Parish. 4M87 Coats Grove Rd.. Hast­ ings. Your visit and smiles arc the only gift wc ask. Nicholas Mcklnlcy Morgan-Shancck. Bellevue and Jcannah Yuvon Taylor. Bcllcvuc. Alfred Victor Hill. Olivet and Loretta Evelyn Corzine. Middleville. Daniel Nathan Greene. Shelbyville and Judy Maire Powers. Shelbyville. Richaid Dale Huston. II. Delton and Lau­ ra Mary May. Delton. Jason Charles Hicks. Delton and Charity Sue Molitor. Delton. Benigno Perez Perez. Hastings and Melissa Sue Visser. Hastings Michael Christopher Carlton. Delton and Knstma Leigh Scott. Delton. James Michael Kunik. Edina. MN and Kristin Eleanor Trahan. Edina. MN. Edward Russell Langdon. Dowling and Julie Ann Taylor. Dowling. Roland Jeffery Lasch. Hastings and Cari­ na Dawn DcLaat. Hastings. Calvin Carl Morgcnthalcr. Nashville and Ethel Darlene Thelen. Nashville. Stanley Paul Erskine. Augusta and Joy Lynne Knobloch. Dowling NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made tn the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on March 20. 1997 by Anthony J Norris and Deborah M Norns, hus band and wife, as Mortgagor, in Mainstreet Savings Rank FSB. as Mortgagee and which mortgage was recorded in lhe office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on March 26. 1997 m Liber 689 Page 87 (the "Mortgage"), and on which Mortgage there ts claimed to be due an indebtedness as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid m the amount of Fifty Six Thousand Four Hundred One Dollar and 68/100 ($56,401 68) as of the date ot this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or m equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power ot sale in the Mod gage having become operative by reason of the default NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. November 9. 2000. at 1 00 o'clock m the after noon, at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of hold mg the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sate and sold to the highest bid­ der. at public sale, for the purposes of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indet edness due on the Mortgage together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located m the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows LOT 3 OF BLOCK 23 OF UE EASTERN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Commonly known as 420 East Madison. Hastings, Michigan The length of lhe redemption period will be six(6) months from the date of the sale Dated October 12. 2000 Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB 629 West State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (11/2) State of Michigan Probata Court County of Barry NOTICE OF CREDITORS In the matter of JERRY D. PIERCE. DECEASED Social Security No 368-34 0668 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. JERRY D PIERCE, who lived at 11331 Oakteigh. Middleville. Michigan 49333. died August 1.2000 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the esta.e will be forever barred unless presented to Patricia A Pierce, Trustee of the Jerry D Pierce Trust, within 4 months after the date at publication of this notice Dated October 6. 2000 Carol J Karr (P29130) MILLER. JOHNSON. SNELL & CUMMISKEY. PLC 250 Monroe Ave . N.W. Ste. 800 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 616-831-1700 Patricia A. Pierce 11331 Oakleigh Middleville. Michigan 49333 (10/12) State of Michigan Probata Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate File No. 2000-22966-DE Estate of GERALDINE LAWRENCE. Deceased Date of birth: 7/18/37 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. GERALDINE LAWRENCE, who lived at 3268 Barber Road. Hastings. Michigan died 9/17/2000 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Walter J Lawrence. Jr., named personal representative or proposed per sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court St. Hastings. Michigan and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice October 9. 2000 William M Doherty (P41960) 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945 9596 Wt»rt?< J. Lawrence. Jr. 3268 Barber Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (10/12) 616/945-3759 PUBLIC NOTICE NQT1CE Of MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE A public hearing will be held on Thursday. October 24. 2000. at 10 00 am n the Barry County Board of Commissioners Chambers, at 220 W State St. Hastings. Ml The purpose is to discuss a proposal not to exceed $500,000 for an Acquisition Development Resale (ADR) and Home Purchase Rehab (HPR) with Down Payment Assistance (DPA) through MSHDA's Office of Community Development s HOME grant program Community needs as they relate to housing will also be discussed (10/12) WILLIAM AZKOUL PC. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANU ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. Default having been made tn the conditions of a real estate rnortgagr made by John Edwm Jay Holden and Kathe'.ne L Holden, husband and wife, of 149^0 Waubascon Bellevue. Michigan 49201 and Bond Corporation, a corporation orga­ nized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. S.E, Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507 dated June 12. 1997 and recorded on July 9. 1997 in Uber 701. Page 310 of the Barry Co-inty Register of Deeds and upon which there is now claimed to be due for p'mcipa) and interest the sum of Twenty Three Thousand Four Hundred Sixth Three Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($23,463 15) and no suit or pro­ ceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute tn such case made and provided, on November 16.2000 at 1 DO p.m. the undersigned will sail at the East door of the Barry County Court Building. 220 W State Street, Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Crcuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sate, rdudtng attorney's fees allowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located m Barry County. Michigan and which are described as follows A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 1 North, JIOBIflAGE SALE RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by WILLIAM V. SEMPF and CONNIE G SEMPF. husband and wife to NBD MORTGAGE COMPANY. a Delaware Corporation 1550 East Bertlme SE. Ste 303. Grand Rapids. Ml 49506. dated April 29. 1983. and recorded with the Barry Cou.ity Register ol Deeds on May 9.1983. In Uber 253 at Page 880 Said mortgage was assigned to FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS ANO LOAN ASSOCIATION OF ROCHESTER which merged into and was acquired by MARINE MIDLAND BANK n/k/a HSBC BANK USA. 2929 Walden Ave., Depew. NY 14043. by an assignment dated September 1. 1987 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on November 2.1987 in Uber 458 at Page 953. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to deciare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forth­ with. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest, at the rate of 11.500% per annum on said mortgage the sum ol TWENTY-THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-NINE and 72/100 DOLLARS ($23,549.72). No suit or proceeding at law has been mstituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney's fees allowed by­ law. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sate of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the Barry County place of hold­ ing the Circuit Court within the County of Barry. City of Hastings on Thursday. November 30. 2000. at 1:00 p.m., local time. Pursuant to Public Act No 104. Public Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A3240(3)) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the fore­ closure sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. The premises covered by said mortgage is sit­ uated in the Township of Baltimore. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and more fully described BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE N UNE OF SECTION 32. T2N. R8W. DISTANT N 89 DEGREES 30' 40’ W 879.45 FT. FROM THE NE CORNER OF SAID SECTION. THENCE CON­ TINUING ALONG SAID N UNE N 89 DEGREES 30' 40" W 219.46 FT. THENCE S 00 DEGREES 07' 52* E 1332 83 FT. THENCE S 89 DEGREES 34' 18* E ALONG THIS S UNE OF THE N 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 216.19 FT, THENCE N 00 DEGREES 16' 18" E 1332.59 FT TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PPN: 08-002-032-227-00 HSBC BANK USA Assignee of Mortgagee Dated October 12. 2000 James W. Batchelor (P25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Suite 411-S Waters Building 161 Ottawa Avenue, N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 (11/9) 945 in or bens upon the land described: TAKE NOTICE: Sate was lawfuOy made of the land and that undersigned has title to the land under tax deed or deeds issued tor the land. You are entitled to a reconveyance ol this land w4htn 6 months after return of service of this nodes upon payment to the treasurer of the county in which the land is situated, of all sums paid far the tax sate purchase, together with 50 percent in addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the service and/or cost of publication of the notice. The ear* for personal service of a summons upon com­ mencement of an action without additional cost or charge. If payment as described in this notice s not made, the undersigned will institute proceed­ ing for possession of the land. Description of the land: Let *95 of Lakewood Estates Hope Township Parcel *08-007-160-08000. Amount Paid: $86.13 Deed*: 251 Amount Due: $129.19 PLUS SHERIFF AND PUBLICATION -EES Tax for the Yew 1996 (Signed) William D Warren 161 Trails End Delton. Ml 49046 Tenwalde. Marlene E. Tenwalde. Soouse of Marlene E. Tenwalde. unknown, unascertained, undetermined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and assigns, indudwig those who are legally incompetent to act on their own behalf, said indi­ viduals being persons indicated to have some interest in the land described according to Barry records. This is an unimproved parcel (10/12) GOOD LUCK at National Bank of Hastings! for President Send contribution (not tax deductible) to Come in for our 0NE-DAY Home Equity Loan Special on Friday, October 13th. Our special rates are goodfor One Day Only! NADER 2000 RO. Box 18002 IVawbiugton. D.C. 20077-5786 'Must apply at the National Bank's Hastings Office or the Gun Lake Branch. Same-day qualification. No contributions accepted front RA.C., corporations, lalxir organizations, minors, national 1 Kinks, government contractors and foreign nationals. VOTE! Tuesday. November 7. Be a loval citizen. VOTE! NOTICE BV PERSONS CLAHBNG TITLE UNDER TAX DEED 1 ridav the 13th means... KADER Nader, as President, will lead ottr country in the right direction! Rent, Buy, Hire, Southeast corner of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1 /4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26; thence North 100 feet for place of beginning; thence North 200 feet, thence West 120 feet: thence South 200 feet; thence East 120 feet to the place of begmnmg which has an address of 14950 Waubascon. Bellevue. Michigan 49201. The redemption period shall be (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with MCL 6003241 in which case the redemption period shal be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate. Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern. S.E. Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 Dated: September 28. 2000 Drafted by: Wiliam M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N.W.. Ste 111-A Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (11/4) (616) 458-1315 EJationai the scare of Cult’s loan that s right for you’. ANK of ASTINGS Member FDIC 12850 W. M-179 Hwy 241 W. State Street Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 945-3437 _____ „ (616) 792-4406 �Dage 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 12. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED To the owner or owners of any and all interests in or liens upon the land described TAKE NOTICE: Sale was lawfully made of the following described land, and that undersigned has title to the land for unpaid taxes on that land under tax deed or deeds issued for the land You are entitled to a reconveyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of this notice upon payment to the treasurer of the county in which the land is situated, of all sums pad for the tax sale purchase, together with 50 percent in addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the service and/or cost of publication of the notice. The ser­ vice or publication costs shall be the same as rf for personal service of a summons upon com­ mencement of an action without additional cost or charge. If payment as described in this notice is not made, the undersigned will institute proceed­ ing for possession of the land Description of the land Parcel II. COM N 1/4 PST SEC 28-3-7 TH SWLY AL CEN HWY 100 FT POB TH SWLY AL HWY 100 FT TH S PAR 1/4 U 115.5 FT. TO RIV THE ELY 100 FT TH N 148.5 FT POB Amount Paid: $49 94 Deed »: 150 Amount Due $74 91 PLUS SHERIFF AND PUBLICATION FEES Tax for the Year 1996 (Signed) William D Warren 161 Trails End Delton. Ml 49046 To: Ruth Ann Fig. Spouse of Ruth Ann Fig. Ruth Brann. Spouse of Ruth Brann. Donna R. Gardener. Spouse of Donna R. Gardner. James H. Gardner. Spouse of James H. Gardner, unknown, unascertained, undetermined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and assigns, including those who are legally incompetent to act on their own behalf, said individuals being persons indi­ cated to have some interest in the land above described according to Barry records. This is an unimproved parcel (10/12) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Robert A Tremaln & Associates, P.C. Is a debt collector and wo are attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT JAMES BERNHEISEL AND STEPHANIE ANN BERNHEISEL. HIS WIFE to CAPSTONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee, dated October 19. 1998, and recorded on October 27. 1998. BARRY County Records. Michigan, and assigned by MESNE assignment TO BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. NA.. AS TRUSTEE, by an assignment dated March 27. 2000 and recorded on April 17 . 2000 BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which moncage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of sixty thousand eight hundred thirty four and 64/100 Dollars S60.834.64) including inter­ est at 10.990% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage Will be foreclosed by a sale of the modgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m. on November 9. 2000 Said premises are situated r TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: ONE ACRE OF GROUND. 10 RODS EAST AND WEST BY 16 RODS NORTH AND SOUTH OUT OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 3. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the date of such sale. DATED October 5 2000 BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. NA. AS TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (10/26) Saturday, October 21 10ajn.-5pjn. Sunday, October 22 Noon-5 pan. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert F. Frey and Loretta L Frey, husband and wife, (original mortgagors) to Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 10. 1999. and recorded on June 14. 1999 in Document 1031090. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Homeside Lending. Inc , Assignee by an assign­ ment dated June 10. 1999, which was recorded on July 2. 1999. in Document 1031998. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUN­ DRED EIGHTY-SEVEN AND 76/100 dollars ($77,187.76). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on November 9. 2000. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan and are described as: Lot 8 of Block 10 of HJ. Kenheid s Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 9. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 28. 2000. FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1302 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200020348 Tigers (10/26) Notice of Mortgage Forecloeure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul D. Boysen and Peggy A. Boysen husband and wife (original mortgagors) to G.E, CapMal Mortgage Services. Inc.. Mortgagee. da|ed March 27.1998. and recorded on April 3.1998 in Liber Document 1009914. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-ONE AND 08/100 dollars ($103,641.08). including interest al 8 850% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastngs. Ml. at 1 00 p m., on November 2.2000. Said premises are situated in ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: All that certain parcel of land situated m the Township of Orangeville, being known as Lof 44. Crystal Lake Estates, recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on page 72. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 21.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1309 Trod & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200021291 Dolphins (10/19) x* iiinters A new manufactured borne community A moon walk, clowns, pony rides ami snacks' live conveniently and beautifully... at a price that's surprisingly affordable. Home prices from lhe $30s. ♦ A variety of Boor plans to choose from, with model homes on display. ♦ Planned communitv amenities include a clubhouse, swimming pool, and recreation area. ♦ Large home sites provid- . }-car, off-street parking, room for a detached garage on select sites. ♦ Conveniently located near major expressways. Minutes from Grand Rapids, just south of Moline. Hunters Glen retailers are open 7 days a ueek to sene you! New Dimension SUN HOMES HOMES 1132 Hunters Glen Blvd. Wayland, Michigan q wM-wsuncommunities.com 616-792-8888 Rnn landers Arthritic list Dear Ann Landers: I am a 45-ycar-old woman who has arthritis. Please print this list of “DOs and DON’Ts” for dealing with a person who has this disease. Most folks don't have a clue. You would not believe the ignorance I have encountered. DON’T assume because I look well that I feel well. Looks can be very deceiving. Many days I look great, but I feel terrible. DON’T tell me you know how I feci. No one knows how anyone else feels. Two peo­ ple with the same disease may feel totally different. Wc all have varying thresholds of pain, and pain cannot be measured. DON’T tell me about your great-aunt Gertrude and her arthritis, and how well she managed in spite of il. I am not Aunt Gertrude, and I am doing my best. DON’T tell me. "’ll could be worse.” Yes. it could be. but I don’t need to be reminded. DON’T decide what I am capable of do­ ing. Arthritis doesn't affect the brain. Allow me to decide what activities I can partici­ pate in. There may be times I might make the wrong decision, and if I do. I’ll know it soon enough. DON’T be upset that you cannot ease my pain. It won’t do any good for both of us to be miserable. DON’T ask me how I feel unless you re­ ally want to know. You may hear a lot more than you arc prepared to listen to. DON’T assume because I did a certain activity yesterday that I can do it today. Arthritis is ever-changing. DON’T tell me about the latest fad "cure.” I want to be cured more than any­ thing. and if there is a legitimate cure out there, my doctor will let me know. IX) learn everything you can about the disease. The more you know, the better equipped you will be to know what to ex­ pect. LEGAL NOTICES DO realize I am angry and frustrated with the disease, not with you. DO let me know you arc available to help me when I ask. I’ll be grateful. DO offer me lots of hugs and encourage­ ment. DO understand why I cancel plans at the last minute. I never know from one dav to the next how I will feel. Arthritis is like that. DO continue to invite me to all the activ­ ities. Just because I am not able 1r bike ride along with the gang docs not mean I can’t meet your for a picnic al the end of the trail. Please let me decide. - Joy in Texas. Dear Joy: Thank you on behalf of the millions of people for whom you spoke to­ day. For more information, caii the Arthritis Foundation and ask for thei r free brochure. “Arthritis Answers." and ’.heir article on how to get moral support from your family and friends. The number is 1-800-283­ 7800. Or write: Arthritis Foundation. P.O. Box 7669. Atlanta. GA 30357-0669 (www.arthritis.org). Still has license Dear Ann Landers: I’ve had two bypass surgeries, a hip replacement, new knees fought breast cancer and diabetes. I’m half­ blind and can’t hear anything quieter than a jet engine 1 take 10 different medications that make me dizzy, winded and subject to blackouts. 1 have had bouts of dementia, have poor circulation, and can hardly feel my hands and feet anymore. I can’t remem­ ber whether I am 85 or 87, and there’s no­ body I can ask. All friends are dead. But thank God, 1 still have my Florida driver^ license. - N.S., Bloomfield, Mich. Dear Bloomfield: Very funny. Vvc received letters about you from readers who have en­ countered you in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Boca Raton. They will be pleased to know that you’re in Michigan, and they hope you will stay there. Overreacting NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission win conduct a public hear­ ing for the following Special Use Permits: CASE NUMBER SP 30 2000 • RAM Pallet! (applicant); Robert McKay (property owner*) LOCATION: 10118 M-43 on the West side of the road between Pine Lake Rd and Delton Rd. in Section 6. Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a private road to serve more than one piece of commercial/industrial property. CASE NUMBER SP-31-2000 - Jason Sager (applicant). Donald Sager (property owner). LOCATION 11861 Fiona Rd on the North side between Pleasant Lake Rd and Sprague Rd. in Section 8. Barry Fwp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for Immediate family supplemental housing for 2 health impaired family members. MEETING DATE October 23. 2000 TIME: 7:30 p.m PLACE: Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. Site inspections of the above described prop­ erties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day at the hear­ ing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (616) 948-4820 The special use application(s) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a m. to 5p m (closed between 12-1 p.m ). Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at (616) 948-4830 for fur­ ther information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids cr services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Debbie S. Smith. Barry County Clerk (1/012) Dear Ann Landen: Last year. 1 married a wonderful man, and we combined our two families. “Ralph" has a 14-year-old daugh­ ter and a 16-year-old son from his previous marriage. I hive a 10-year-old daughter. Wc recently found out that Ralph’s 16year-old son has been touching my daugh­ ter in an inappropriate manner. I am so an­ gry I cannot sec straight. Ralph wants us to have family counseling to get past this, but that’s not enough. 1 want the boy punished.l want him put in prison for what he did to my little girl. This is ruining my marriage. So far. I have not reported the boy to the police for Ralph’s sake. I know he is desperate to keep foiea his son out of jail, but I sec no other way to fix this. My health has begun to fail, and I haven't been able to sleep nights. I cannot cat. and my hair is starting to fall out. My daughter seems to be adjusting - she says she is equally guilty because she partici­ pated willingly. This makes me even an­ grier. What should I do? - Georgia Mom. Dear Mom: I am not sure exactly what went on. but apparently there was no sex in­ volved. and the “inappropriate touching” was slight. You arc overreacting. 1 suggest you cool it before you raumatizc your daughter, who seems to be handling this much better than you. 1 understand your anger, but your wish to put the boy in prison is totally unreasonable. Family counseling is an excellent idea, and I recommend il. But beyond that, you need to see a therapist about your failing health. Please do so soon. ‘Clean’ party Dear Ann Lander*: My husband and I have been married eight years. When 1 mar­ ried him. I didn't realize he had such a seri­ ous drug problem. He had been addicted to cocaine since he was a teenager. Wc fell in love and married. Two years later. I left him because of his drug abuse, and he ended up living on the streets. He then voluntarily en­ tered a rehabilitation program, and this month will mark his fifth year of being clean and sober. I am extremely proud of my husband. He has accomplished a great deal since his re­ hab. He went back to school and learned a trade. He has a good job now. and wc were finally able to buy our first house. We also have two beautiful daughters. Every year since my husband's sobriety, I have bought a cake and candles, and our lit­ tle family has discreetly celebrated another clean year. In our family, this anniversary has more meaning than any other. This year, because it is his fifth anniversary, I want to have a small get-together with fam­ ily and dose friends who know his history. Do you think this is appropriate? - Proud Wife in Downey, Calif. Dear Proud Wife: I know you are thrilled with your husband’s recovery and it is in­ deed a great victory, but ask him if he wants a spotlight on his recovery. The decision should be his. Attractive duo Dear Ann Landers: 1 am a 52-ycar-old widow, and have recently started to date a widower, age 56. Everyone says he bears a strong resemblance to my late husband same hair color, same build, similar person­ ality. My widower friend tells me I have many qualities in common with his late wife, including physical appearance Do wc like each other because wc are re­ minded of our late spouses? We get along well and enjoy each other's company, but I don’t want it to be for the wrong reasons. Please reassure me - Linda in California. Dear Linda: Don’t overanalyze the rela­ tionship, just enjoy it. Apparently, you saw something in one another that was appeal­ ing, and that is what made it click. Leave it at that, and consider yourselves blessed. Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. ^Announcements BOY, Arthur Sterling Kensington, bom at Spectrum East. Grand Rapids, Ml on Sept. 14, 2000 at 5:26 p.m.. to David and Stacy Kensington of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. I oz. and 20 inches long. Arthur is welcomed home by his big sister. Kaitlynn. GIRL, Hailey Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital un Sept. 25. 2000 at 6:44 p.m. to Brandy Collins and Kendall Bolton of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Derek William, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Sept. 20. 2000 at 12:31 p.m. to James and Sherri Bcary of Caledonia. Weighing 7 lbs. I 3/4 oz. and 21 inches long. BOY, Richard Robert, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 22. 2000 at 8:33 p.m. to Christina Randall and Lucas Rcascr of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Logan Exaviar, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Sept. 25, 2000 at 10:14 to Sunshine Landon and Adam Twiss of Battle Creek. Weighing 9 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, James Anthoncy. bom al Pennock Hospital on Sept. 14. 2000 at 8:05 p.m. to Anthony James and Samantha Sue Thurlby of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 6 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Harmony Ann. bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 24. 2000 at 10:57 a.m. to Raymond and Angela Steele of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 3/4 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Kyle Scott, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 14, 2000 at 3:26 p.m. to Bethann and Fredrick Billings of Nashville. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. CITY OF HASTINGS RESIDENTS! Do you need assistance raking your leaves for fall clean-up Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 12. 2000 - 7:00 P.M. Called to order ar.d Pledge of Allegiance Present Walters. Palmer. Munjoy, McKenna, and Edwards Absent: Hause and Hans*ord. Also present Attorney Jim Porter and 37 guests Supervisor Edwards advised the Special Meeting was held to conduct a Public Hearing concerning a petition, which has been received for the purpose of controlling aquatic weeds in Algonquin Lake and to establish a Special Assessment District Written and oral comments were received Motion tc adopt Resolution to proceed with the proposed Special Assessment District and to schedule a Public Hearing upon the same for October 3. 2000 Motion to adjourn Adjournment at 8 12 pm Respectfully submitted Robin McKenna Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards. Supervisor (10/12) beginning the week of November 13,2000? The 8th grade class of Hastings Middle School has generously vohmteered to aid those Hastings residents who are unable to rake and bag their leaves in preparation for this year's Fall Clean-up. • You must be a resident of Hastings who is unable tu rake and bag the leaves from your Hastings yard • If you haw a rake or rakes available which the students could use for your lawn, please let Shirley know when you sign up to have your lawn raked • Limited to residential lawns only—the students are only able to rake up to 1/2 acre of lawn immediately adjacent to your home • Leaves will be raked on Tuesday. October 31, 2000. • In case of indement weather, the date will be November 6, 2000. or November 7,2000, • Leaves will be raked by students between 10:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. • Ycj must caD Hastings City Hal and register no later than Friday. October 20. 2000 5 00 p m and ask for Shirley at 616-94S2468 Limited to the first 100 residents who i equest the service �From TIM€ to TIMC.. by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Days and Times of Irving Charlton (Conclusion) By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Note: When Mr. Mead writes about Indi­ ans. they are referring to Michigan Native Americans, usually of the Ottawa. Chippe­ wa or fottawatomi descent. We are present­ ing this to our readers as it was written in Mr. Mead s own words “Irving had many friends who helped him in the museum, showing and explain­ ing the contents of it. Carroll Cutler worked for him until Irving’s death and had been a friend and neighbor all his life. “Lloyd Fisher, who lived west from the stone house on Center Road, was also a good friend of Irving’s and spent many days helping in the museum, as did many others. J. Merle Scott, a supervisor of Castleton Township for many years, was a good friend of Irving’s and always was interested in promoting the park. “As earlier written. Irving did not care to do farm work. But when a young man. there was one aspect of farming that seemed to fascinate him. loading hay by using a hay loader, then a rather new machine that took the place of hay being cocked in piles and then pitched on a wagon by hand, which was the method done for many years. “As the side delivery rake came along, making a continuous windrow of hay. the loader was developed to load in on a wag­ on, enabling one to load a large load which Irving enjoyed doing. “Another part of the farm he always helped to run was the sugar bush. He helped run it until he sold the farms in 1950. In the first place, if anyone would take his guff or not stand up to him. he quickly lost ali respect for them and you quickly became ‘that fellow.’ However. I was not always right, as he once asked me. ’are you always right?' But because wc both were quick tempered. I know sometimes he deliberate­ ly stirred me up. as on more than one occa­ sion I caught him grinning to himself. “He was never one to heap on praise, but as I learned the various trades as time went on, I know he was very pleased to sec his efforts paying off. “He was especially pleased when I began in the early 1950s to learn the welding trade. He had (aught blacksmithing years earlier, a more primitive way of welding. He bought itic welder now in tnc'phrk shop for me to use and I did for several years. He would not use it, as he did not think it good for his then aging eyes. “Two years before his death, he was finally in such condition as lo have to have surgery in Ferguson Droste Fergoson Hos­ pital in Grand Rapids. "James Conner, a friend and later his administrator and executor of his estate, took him there and brought him home. Many friends and neighbors did all they could to help in those times. I. along with Virginia Sherry, look him on alternate times for treatment to the Grand Rapids hospital. After partial recovery’. Charlton was busy still collecting and managing the park and museum as he did right up until two weeks before his passing in Pennock Hospital in Hastings on June 12. 1963. “As must be obvious to anyone reading this narrative, those were very dark days for me. The most difficult day of my life was on that June day in 1963 when I went to pay my last respects to I.D. Charlton. "I am sure many wondered who that mid­ dle aged man was that took it so hard. Yes. it was very difficult. as it is even writing about it. But it is over now and I only hope that people wanting to know who Irving Charlton really was may get something from it. “As I do not pretend to know very much about what has gone on at the park since 1967. only just what I can sec and hear, someone more informed can take it from here. a The Irving D. Charlton Historical Museum, 2000. "I have been given the fullest cooperation from those in charge of the park and muse­ um and thank (hem many times, mainly Frank Walsh, former curator and adminis­ trator of the park. To the many I did know about in 1967. Esther Walton. Rose Cook and Florabellc Stowell, Lawrence Barnett, lawyer for the estate, and of course James Conner, executor, and all others who have donated their time and money and still con­ tinue to. I am deeply grateful they arc per­ petuating the memory of Mr. Charlton and his work. “Also I am very grateful to all friends and neighbors who have assisted me in getting accurate dates and material. “Thanks to you all. You arc all a very important part of the Days and Times of Irv­ ing D. Charlton. “The years of his life from 1936-1963 I have written about in the opening of the narrative. As to how he lived to be 80 years old was a mystery to me. for. with all his mechanical ability, he was not too cautious about stop signs and drove a car as fast as it would go. • :’Thcrc were two men who played a very important part in Irving’s life and they were the Bolter boys, as they were called by everyone. I earlier mentioned Herbert and Charics. who lived about a mile cast from the stone house at the end of Martin Road south. They were both bachelors and lived there along with a sister. Lillie, who never mamed. They, along with others of their family, attended Martin School when Irving did in the 1880s-1890s “The Bolter brothers were quick little men. the best of mechanics, who were neat about themselves and their work, and as Charlton, were always ready lo repair or build something for a neighbor or friend. Their father limmy Bolter, came over here years ago from England and at one time built rainwater cisterns about the country, along with other stone and brick work. “The Bolter boys had a threshing ng and did custom threshing for some years. Charley kept bees and sold honey for many years. They had a well equipped shop and worked for and with Orton Endsley in his sawmill and on his farm tractors, machinery and steam engine in the mill. “Everyone knew anything the Bolters done was done nght. They were the best of neighbors and friends and left a large vacant spot when they finally got old and passed away. They worked with Irving many years and helped him build a very good well rig and used it to drive the first wells on the park in the 1937 year. Chariton sold the ng to Walt Lewis in 1944 or 1945. Lewis being a well known well driller in the area. A hay loader which put the hay upon the wagon “As for anyone who ever worked for or around Charlton, sooner or later there would be a disagreement as ideas clashed. They did with me many times in the years past. The air got quite blue at times, but as is quite obvious, wc always got back togeth­ er. However, in 1941, Irving and Herbert Bolter, while wiring the tenant house on the farm, agreed to disagree and for several years, until the Live Steam Club was formed, of which Irving was president, the Bolter boys stayed away from Irving. "Herbert went to work in the E.W. Bliss and retired from there. However, in the 1950s both Charley and Herbert came over and helped Chariton to run his ^ngincs and boilers for the steam show. They all respect­ ed each other, but did not always agree, as men of their caliber sometimes do not. I have been asked by many, they knowing of Irving s temperament, how we got along so many years. “As the articles I have written on The Days and Times of Irving Chariton, come to a close, I look upon it as a very gratifying experience. From the response it has received from the people reading it. I feel all effort put in it has been fully compensat­ ed. “It was done only to acquaint those who did not know about Mr. Charlton and the park and to refresh the memories of those who did with the fact that Irving Charlton was the instigator of it all. “I have received extensive comment by way of talking with of people by telephone calls and many letters from absolute strangers. “There is a slight misunderstanding in my personal interview at the start of the scries. I do not live in the original Chariton farm house, but in the original farm house of the Pleasant Shores Plat, on Cogswell Road. "In the pedro card games we played at Chariton's, it was stated that August Fur­ ness played. It should have read August Turncs. Also. Mrs. William Cogswell's name was Ircic Gillespie Cogswell, instead of llenc. "In going from Stoney Point Comers, southeast three quarters miles and crossing Mud Creek, one must go about two and a half miles to Hosmer’s Comers instead of a mile cast. “Clifton Becker was on Charlton's farms in the early 1930s. but not in 1936-1837, as was written. “As I wrote the articles a year ago. there have been some changes not all for the bet­ ter. Mr. James Conner, the stone cutter and Mr. Charlton’s administrator, passed way in the fall which saddened us all. Certainly he was a fine workman, fnend. neighbor, hus­ band and father. "Frank Walsh and Mary Ann Karmcs arc no longer affiliated with the park. They both did much to develop it and maintain it. I was very sorry- to see them leax c. I do not really know why they left, but only hope those taking over may do as well in devel­ oping the park and museum. "As to what becomes of my articles. I only hope they may be used by those inter­ ested in later years to get an insight on Irv­ ing Chariton, who he was. and how he lived, and why he did it at all. There is much more to tell, but I tried to hold it to a minimum and still give an interesting informative account of it all." Sincerely. Keith C Mead, the Kid. Note from the Hastings Banner: The past 11 weeks readers of the Hastings Ban­ ner have been treated to a historical and biographical portrait of Irving Charlton, the man bom 100 years ago this year. (1882) who founded Charlton Park and its museum and who. dunng his life, was a teacher, famicr. mechanical tinkcrer and collector of relics. The sketches have been proxided by Hastings resident Keith Mead, a long-time associate and friend of Chariton’s Meads efforts were an obx ious labor of lox e. He no doubt had personal reasons for undertaking the project, in particular a desire to portray Charlton in a light different than some oth- run wagon load of hay. era may have viewed him. a desire to show the man Mead describes as highly intellec­ tual. very unassuming, a man who did not care for attention to himself, but only want­ ed respect for what he was. a man of high­ est integrity and moral ethics. In those efforts. Mr. Mead has done well for his old friend and mentor. But the remembrance xvas more than just a look at the man and his legacy at the park. It was, as the title says, also a look at his days and times. Readers of the scries have had the oppor­ tunity of learning about, or if old enough remember, that earlier era. The sketches have evoked through recall and recreation some of the common day sights and events, the way of life the pre­ vailing attitudes of this rural area during the earlier pan of the century. The anecdotes and recollections of Mead’s story have brought some further form and color to our community and its heritage. For while statistical facts and accompanying dates my comprise the bone and marrow of history , it is people and their •largest dimensions, if properly presented that give the telling flesh and fiber. Mr. Mead has given local readers that larger dimension. During the past 11 weeks wc have learned some things about Irving Chariton, his life, his weaknesses and strengths, his efforts and accomplishments and about the world and times he lived in. And at the same time, though uninten­ tional on his part, we have learned some nice things about the man Charlton called "The Kid," about his special feelings for the older man. of the Chariton legacy at the park and for the bygone days they both shared. The Banner and we arc sure our readers, offer Keith Mead a special thanks for his efforts and for the memories that inspired them. Keith C. Mead, bom July 27. 1919, died on Jan. 26, 1998. He is buried next to his wife. Fem Oaks Mead, in Warner Ceme­ tery, Castleton Township near the places where he grew up and roamed as a boy. Sources: The manuscript of the series written by Keith C. Mead. The original hand written manuscript is in the archives of the Hastings Banner. MiUth holistic records. Barry COtirity Court Housedrn A steam engine from the 1920s. YOU ALWAYS PROTECT THE ONES YOU LOVE The security of life insurance, the smiles of your children, the help of your Farm Bureau Insurance agent. The best things in life are really pretty simple. Call today, Miking Your Future More Predictable Larry Neil, CLU, CHFC bbmjwmeav W^wrinrirr Ml 49O5M Phone: WS-J443 C ' v/w.i tarniburuuinsurance-mi com A Time to Plan Our Pre-planning Program Arranges Everything In Advance Planning funeral arrangements ahead lifts the emotional and financial burden from lhe family sou lore. 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Lady Saxons challenge East; Wayland Broncos continue to make strides toward NCAA elite Chicken Liiue, is the world falling down... or is it just football that's hard to figure? Some sports fans might think so after watching endless hours of football last weekend. Michigan State lost to Iowa! Michigan fell to Purdue! Miami of Florida knocked off Florida State! And Western Michigan dethroned Marshall from the Mid American Conference throne! Based on these results. Michigan is barely in the NCAA Top 20, Nebraska is again No. I (though Kansas State deserves some serious consideration), and Western Michigan ranks above Michigan State, Arkansas. Illinois, Texas A & M and Georgia Tech. Not too shabby. The Broncos are either 30th or tied for 31st in the nation, not bad. Hopefully there are a few more spots to jump. WMU stands right beside Tennessee in the rankings, though a matchup between the 'Vols and Coach Gary Darnell's Broncos might not be the best scenario for WMU at this point in the season. Darnell realizes that there is plenty of football still to be played. "Until you actually bring home the hardware, you're not going to get the kind of respect you deserve." Darnell said. "There is still a lot to do and a lot of football ahead... the players understand that too." In the last three weeks. WMU has won over Toledo, Ohio and Marshall, considered three of the best teams in the MAC. Watching the Broncos last Thursday on ESPN, one could see that they have true talent, both on offense and on defense. They have a running back. Robert Sanford, who ran for over 200 yards versus the Thundering Herd. By the way Sanford is the Mid-Amcrican Conference Player t>fThT Week aad weds 20 more yards to move past Shaun Faulkner (1980-83) for second place on WMU’s career rushing list. They have a passing attack, led by signal caller Jeff Welsh and receiver Steve Neal (just the second receiver in the MAC all-time to record 200 career receptions) that is capable of airing it out and scoring many points They can run out of a single back formation and turn around and find great success working out of a power-I down by the goal line. They have a swarming defense, led by Mario Evans (55 tackles), Garrett Saldano (67 tackles) and Caledonia's Marty Harig (13 tackles, one interception) and Chad Wangerin (four tackles, one for a loss) that never stops... or at least until the whistle is heard. (Marshall's quarterback certainly attest to this) And they have speed in the defensive backfield with three of the four starters (Ronald Rogers. Brandon Brown and Joe Ballard) leaving their Florida homes to find tranquillity in good ole* Kalamazoo. All of this and more. We haven't even mentioned Joe Bush who at 5-9, 155 is very close to my heart. What is it about these Broncos? You have to start with the top, Coach Darnell, who will certainly be a hot commodity in the coaching ranks during the off-season. He says that it will take a great job to move him away from Kalamazoo. Until that time, we will look for his Broncos to continue its winning ways and make its way toward the Top 25. October has been kind in recent years to Darnell and the Broncos. In the coach's four years at WMU, the team is 13-1 during this month. • Cole Leads At Defiance: Bob Cole, a Hastings High School graduate, is making his presence felt as a football star at Defiance (Ohio) College. Cole made five tackles (two unassisted) and picked off a pass in Defiance's 13-7 win over Hanover last Saturday. The win improved the team's season record to 5-0. Our thoughts and .prayers continue to . 'fo out to Grandpa Curtis and to all other* ' who could use a little pick me up this week. We aiso wish Joey Kocur a great ’ retirement. We’ll miss you. Talk to you soon. Wildcats win over Lady Panther eagers Three players scored double figures for Mattawan in a 58-18 Kalamazoo Valley Association girls* varsity basketball win over Delton-Kellogg Tuesday night in Delton. The Wildcats* received 13 points from Danielle Boucher, 12 markers from Tara Butcher and 11 points from Carly Loehrke. The host Lady Panthers were led by Kortni Matteson's 6 points and Lindsey Brinkert's 4 points. Brinkert was 4-for-4 from the charity stripe in the fourth quarter. Matteson scored two of her three field goals during the second quarter. Mattawan tallied the game's first 11 points before Delton's Kate Kwasny was able to hit a free throw. After the first quarter, the Wildcats held a 22-4 advantage. At half, Mattawan led 32-9, but backto-back baskets by Erin Thornton and Kortni Matteson made it a 37-13 contest in the third quarter. But the 'Cats closed the game out 21-5 run. Delton will next play tonight (Thursday, Oct. 12) at home against Galesburg-Augusta. Maple Valiev 49, Morrice 44... The Lady Lions had a number of players who stepped up in the SMAA hoop matchup with the Orioles. Megan Garvey scored 13 points and pulled down 8 rebounds, Sarah Cook 11 points. 5 steals and 3 assists, Stefanie Joostberns 8 points, 5 steals and 3 assists, Brieann Treloar 7 points and 8 rebounds and Jessie Grant 7 points and 7 rebounds for the victorious M.V. squad. Jamie Bonner scored 15 points for Morrice to reach the 1,000-point plateau and also dished out 3 assists Delton-Kellogg's Kortni Matteson (42) looks for room to put up a shot between two Mattawan defenders. 4 t Hastings battled a real Stale power in vanity basketball Oct. 5 at East Grand Rapids in an O-K White Conference contest. East, ranked No. 9 in Class B. came away with a 45-31 triumph. The Pioneers dictated the tempo early with some aggressive defensive work. East scored the first 14 points of the game and led 16-5 after one quarter. They were extremely aggressive and we didn’t handle it well.” Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh said. "You don't do well when you give the ball away and shoot badly.” Hastings never was able lo get any closer than eight points. Katie Noteboom led the Lady Saxons with 10 points. Laura Diperi and Angie Eggers each added 8 markers On Monday, the varsity fell to non­ conference opponent Wayland Union 48­ 44. Hastings (5-7, 3-3) trailed by 15 points(39-24) after three quarters, but mounted a furious ra?v to close within four down lhe stretch. The Wildcats led 14-9 after one quarter and 27-17 at the half. "We played poorly," Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh said. "If we had the spark al the beginning that we frequently display when we are behind, we could have won this game plus a few others. Our slow starts have killed us this season." Angie Eggers scored 9 points. Laura Dipen 8 and Kate Martisius 8 to lead lhe Lady Saxons. Nicki Brower topped the Cats with 19 points. Hastings' Katie Noteboom (24) goes up strong for two points against the Wildcats. (Photo by Dan Buerge) Freshmen... The freshmen lost a tough battle to East. 33-27. Nikki King led the Lady Saxons with 11 points. Hastings led -zire to wire and rebounded to beat Wayland Monday 46-41. Nikki King scored 15 points, Julie Cole 11. Erin Hemerling 6, Jill Jolley 5. Jenny Wanland 4. Carman DesVoignes 2, Jamie Shilling 2 and Danielle Hays 1. Junior VarsityEasi also won lhe junior varsity contest, 37-26. Tiffany Howell tallied 11 points top lead Hastings. The junior varsity also won against Wayland Monday, 51-42. Amber Thomas scored 18 points and Tiffany Howell 15 for lhe Lady Saxons. HHS gridders fall to Huskies, 31-15 Looking at the game's statistics and not the final score, one might figure that Hastings was the winner of last Friday's O-K White Conference battle with Forest Hills Northern. The Saxons had more offensive yards than the Huskies (321-289, 159 passing and 162 rushing), had more first downs (15-14) and received big games from many key players. But truth telling, il was the Huskies who left Johnson Field smiling, thanks to a 31-15 victory. The loss puts the Saxons' record at 4-3 overall and 2-3 tn the league standings. They close out We season with a road 8M « W fr*d Rapids xn4 a boat, game versus Grand Rapids Northview Oct. 20. Saxon head coach Jeff Keller is very concerned about East Grand Rapids. "East is always well-coached... they have smart kids and it's their homecoming," Keller said. "We were hand picked for that game." East is 3-4 and a couple of its losses have gone down to the wire. "We have to play well and then we can win the next two games," stated Keller. Hastings still needs two wins to guarantee a playoff spot and the road ahead does not appear to be an easy one. Forest Hills Northern's Kemp Luchie proved to be a real thorn in Hastings' side a week ago. Luchie scored two touchdowns running the ball (from 18 and two yards) and scored two touchdowns receiving throws from quarterback John Buth (32 and 35). Hastings' points came on two touchdowns from senior running back Sean Tefft and a two-point conversion The Saxon defense smothers a Huskies' runner during last week's battle at Johnson Field. (Photo by Perry Hardin) from quarterback David Wilson to Tefft. Tefft carried one in for six points from four yards out in the fust quarter and darted 56 yards into pay dirt during the third quarter. The two-point conversion came following the third quarter touchdown. For the game, Tefft carried 19 times for 132 yards. The Saxons also received 42 yards on 11 carries from David Wilson, 17 yards on two carries from Adam Schantz and 11 yards on four carries from Dan Slaughter. Wilson, through the air, completed 10of-20 for 126 yards. On the other side of those pass plays were Schantz (four grabs for 51 yards), Tefft (two for 30), Zac Fulmer (two for 25), Joey Keller (one for 22), Brandon Dahn (two for 20) aad Slaughter (one for 11). Keller said lhe Saxons' air assault was by design. Fulmer booted the extra point attempt following Tefft's first touchdown. Panthers plan to come back in KVA Last Friday's 28-15 homecoming loss to Galesburg-Augusta was not a pleasant result for Delton-Kellogg High School's varsity football team to swallow. "This is the first time we've been flat," Delton coach Rob Heethuis said. "I'm disappointed; we just didn't play to our standard." So, the Panthers were back out on the field early Saturday, hoping to improve their overall efforts, preparing for this Friday's Kalamazoo Valley Association matchup against Parchment. Delton entered the G-A game undefeated in the league at 4-0. Now they find themselves tied with Pennfield and Kalamazoo Christian for the top spot with a 4-1 KVA mark. Pennfield knocked off Kalamazoo Christian last Friday 20-7. Delton (5-2), after facing its fellow Panthers from Parchment this Friday, will close out its 2000 regular season with Kalamazoo Christian at DeltonKellogg. The KVA title chase will certainly go down to the wire. Delton Kellogg's defense, led by Nick Erridge (74), Rod Reynolds (80) and David Overbeek (10) bring down a Ram runner. Against G-A, the Panthers scored first and they scored last But in between, the Rams totaled six in the first quarter, 14 in the second and eight more during the third quarter. "G-A played a very good football game," Heethuis said. "For some reason, we were a little flat. We just didn't play our ball." At 5:18 of the first quarter, Jeremie Coplin scored from one yard out and quarterback J.T. Charron carried one in for two points to make it an 8-0 contest The Delton touchdown was set up by a 17yard pass from Charron to David Overbeek. Overbeek end Shannon Kirkestue closed out the Delton scoring in the fourth quarter with a two-yard touchdown run and a successful extra point attempt. There have been many close battles between the Panthers and the Rams in KVA days gone by and Friday's decision was not a reflection of those. "There's a great history here, G-A always plays us tough," Heethuis said. "I can remember at least three overtimes." The Panthers' defense were unable to stop — or even contain — the Rams* powerful offensive attack. G-A ran the ball for 249 yards and was led by Richard Brierly's 72 yards on 23 carries Brierly scored twice (three-yard run and 32-yard pass from Chip Paddock). Paddock, the Rams' signal caller, also scored on a fiveyard run and a three-yard jaunt. PANTHERS, cont. paf« 12 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 12, 2000 - Page 11 Big time football battles on tap for Week 7 SCORING Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 98 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 74 J.T. Charron (Delton) 66 Sean Tettt (Hastings) 64 Jake Schrock (Lakewood) 56 David Overbeek (Delton) 42 Yon Bucher (Middleville) 36 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 26 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 24 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 24 Chad Baragar (Middleville) 24 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 20 Aaron Lalone (Middleville) 18 Dave Wilson (Hastings) 18 Zia Shook (Middleville) 18 Shannon Kirkestue (Delton) 15 Zac Fulmer (Hastings)15 Eric Smith (Maple Valley) 14 Mike LaFountain (Delton) 14 Joey Keller (Hastings) 12 Jason Doyle (Middleville) 12 Matt Erb (Middleville) 12 John Terberg (Maple Valley) 10 Mike Hopkins (Middleville) 9 Matt Vipond (Lakewood) 8 Joe Shaffer (Hastings) 7 RUSHING Jacob Cole (Maple Valloy) 77-706 David Overbeek (Delton; 106-689 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 95-596 Yon Bucher (Middleville) 67-404 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 68-402 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 63-399 Aaron Lalone (Middleville) 56-396 Zia Shook (Middleville) 63-376 J. T. Charron (Delton) 68-362 Jake Schrock (Lakewood) 97-324 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 37-314 Matt Vipond (Lakewood) 55-237 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 32-198 Dan Slaughter (Hastings) 46-180 Andy Ewing (Maple Valley) 21-168 David Wilson (Hastings) 53-141 Mike Himeiss (Maple Valley) 25-132 PASSING Jake Schrock (Lakewood) 21-58-316 Dave Wilson (Hastings) 29-66-316 i T. Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 6-20-140 Yon Bucher (Middleville) 713-100 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 2-2-47 Derek Coppess (Lakewood) 2-3-47 RECEIVING Jeff Ellenbaas (Lakewood) 9-181 Adam Schantz ,"Hastings) 7-118 Yon Bucher (Mil Idleville) 3-115 Rod Reynolds (Delton) 10-111 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 8-98 Mike LaFountain (Delton) 2-78 Derek Coppess (Lakewood) 3-77 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 4-76 Brandon Hopkins (Maple Valley) 3-74 David Overbeek (Delton) 3-67 Joey Keller (Hastings) 6-66 John Terberg (Maple Valley) 3-66 Aaron Lalone (Middleville) 3-50 Harrison King (Lakewood) 4-47 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 2-33 Joe Shaffer (Hastings) 2-30 Josh Tobias (Middleville) 2-28 Dan Slaughter (Hastings) 3-27 Jerald Jones (Lakewood) 3-25 Matt Vipond (Lakewood) 2-24 Brandon Dahn (Hastings) 2-20 Briar. Yeazel (Middleville) 2-18 With just two weeks to go in the regular season. Barry County's Fantastic Five find themselves in some very important matchups this Ftiday. Needing six wins to guarantee a playoff spot, some teams are still on the bubble ... knocking on the door, hoping to be let into the B g Dance. Maple Valley is in. Delton-Kellogg needs one more win. Hastings and Middleville each have four wins and are still in the hunt. The first annual J-5 poll is as follows: I. Maple Valley 2. Delton-Kellogg 3. Hastings 4. Middleville 5. Lakewood Please do not use this for betting purposes. J-Ad continues to pick the winners. The season record now stands at 19-9 and time is ticking. So with two weeks to go wc must improve... we must cut down on the mistakes... we must make the big plays... we must win one for the Gippcr. Here's our attempt for Week 7.. and we promise, it won't go wide right: This week, there's no doubt in our minds the Panthers will be doing plenty of running and plenty of hitting. Parchment lost to Mattawan 37-12, so they can be lit up if the opposing offense is clicking on most of its cylinders. Delton Kellogg has a solid running game, an up and coming passing attack, a great Chippewa (Rollie Ferris) as a coach and a great Bronco (Mark Nabozny) as a coach. Parchment will have its work cut out. Prediction: D-K Panthers 34, Panther Impostors 7 Maple Valley Lions (7-0, 5-0) at Williamston (1-6, 0-5) In an offensive thriller, Williamston fell to Perry (no not our own ’’MVP’’ Perry Hardin, but a school probably named after him) 7-6 last Friday. Bobby Maddelein caught the Ramblers' lone score on a 14-yard grab. Coach Mittcistaedt must prepare his team for such an aerial threat. ...Back to lhe real world. Maple Valley is No. 1 on this week's J-5 poll and should be ranked higher on other polls as well. It's about time to recognize this team of Lions for what they truly are, simply one the best if not The. Prediction: Snarling Lions 47, Roughed Up Ramblers 0 Hastings Saxons 4-3, 2-3) at East Grand Rapids (3-4, 1-4) The Saxons did not get any help from some horrible calls made last week in their 31-15 loss to Forest Hills Northern. If the right calls would have been made, J-Ad would be sitting pretty with 20 wins. Instead, we're left searching for answers. The Pioneers aren’t much happier. A week ago. they were pounded by Hudsonville (who would be ranked real high on a J-6 poll if it was from Barry County), 34-0. East will not only play at home... but have reason to be inspired. The winner of this game will make the big plays and stay away from those needless flags. Plain and simple, the Saxons will roll. Prediction: Saxons 28, Those who make Sugar 20 Lakewood Vikings (2-5, 2-4) at Eaton Rapids (0-7, 0-6) The Greyhounds lost to Jackson Northwest last Friday 14-12, while the Vikings crushed Lansing Catholic 18-13. Jake Schrock and Zack (nice to have you back) Livermore were two workhorses who helped Lakewood to leap into Victory Lane. This week they face winiess E.R., a team that could probably use some medical attention right about now. But Lakewood must come in focused... must preservere for four quarters... must put on game faces... must,well, you get the picture and Lakewood will too. Prediction: Vikings 21, Leave the Driving to Us 10 Delton Kellogg Panthers (5-2, 4-1) at Parchment (2-5, 2-3) This is not a week to provide humor around the Panthers presence. Last Friday. Delton Kellogg fell to Galesburg Augusta 28-15 in what could be described as simply a week off. Coopersville (7-0, 4-0) at Middleville Trojans (4-3, 3-1) At stake, playoff hopes and a shot a possible league title. Both Coopersville and Byron Center are atop the O-K Blue Senior Heidi Schroeder proved that she can run with the very best Saturday at the Portage Invitational. Schroeder, a senior at Hastings High School, was 11th out of a field of 121 runners at Portage with a swift time of 20:21. The Hastings’ girls also received a 45th place 21:39 from Karey Schlachter, an 86th place 23:26 from Rachel Newton, a 110th place 25:28 from Arica Newton and a 115th place 26:18 from Jennifer Cook. As a team, lhe Lady Saxons finished 13th out of 17 full teams with a score of 334. Hastings' boys were 17th out of 23 teams with a team score of 481. Joel Gibbons was lhe squad's top finisher with a 39th place 18:05. Chris Rounds was 63rd in 18:38, Craig Laurie 123rd in 20:32, Miles Warren 126th in 20:42, Jon Katje 136th in 21:16 and Brad Wentworth 137th in 21:18. The field included 155 runners. Big Rapids won the boys title and Caledonia finished sixth. Tim Ross, of Caledonia, set the course record with a first place 15:27. The winner of the girls' title was again Big Rapids. Caledonia's girls were fourth. Callie Adamson was lhe first runner to cross lhe finish line in 19:05. Dual vs. FHN... Hastings' boys lost to Forest Hills Northern 15-48 on Oct. 4 and the girls came out on the short end of a 22-37 decision. For the boys. Chris Rounds was seventh in 18:52, Joel Gibbons eighth in 18:59, Chris Sensing 18th in 20:39, Craig Laurie 19th in 20:44, Miles Warren 20th in 20:45, Jon Katie 22nd in 21:19, HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE INTERCEPTIONS J.T Charron (Delton) 4 Joey Keller (Hastings) 3 Chris Ripley (Maple Valley) 3 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 2 Chad Barager (Middleville) 2 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 2 Dave Wilson (Hastings) 2 Eric Smith (Maple Valley) 2 Jon Heethuis (Delton) 2 Conference with 4-0 marks. The Trojans are one game behind. In non-league action last Friday, the Broncos waxed Dowagiac 26-0 thanks to a ground assault that left the Chieftains feeling a little bit dizzy. That can happen when you play a playoff team, so do take lhe proper precautions. The Broncos are attempting to collect its second consecutive perfect regular season. Middleville beat Hamilton, the hometown of Paul Wolfram. 30-6 last week and have other plans. We like the Trojans' game plan, plain and simple. Prediction: Trojans 17, Broncos (a really cool nickname... by the way) 14 Schroeder runs in front at Portage*, against EHN TACKLES Joey Keller (Hastings) 97 Dan Slaughter (Hastings) 90 Jeff DeGoede (Delton) 71 Nick Enidge (Delton) 67 Nathan Rounds (Hastings) 66 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 63 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 62 Matt Erb (Middleville) 57 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 51 Billy Ferris (Delton) 48 Dave Wright (Hastings) 44 Rod Reynolds (Delton) 43 Dustin Bowman (Hastings) 43 Jon Heethuis (Delton) 42 Brett Vernon (Middleville) 40 Rick Wank (Hastings) 38 Ted Greenfield (Hastings) 38 Jeff Jones (Mapre Valley) 37 Curt Postema (Middleville) 34 B.J. Donnini (Hastings) 31 Eric Smith (Maple Valley) 28 Jeremy Wiser (Maple Valley) 26 Travis Kersjes (Maple Valley) 23 Eric Gons (Maple Valley) 22 Tom Patrick (Maple Valley) 22 Jeremy Chavis (Middleville) 14 Sean Tefft (21) had a big game running the ball, gaining 132 yards and scoring two touchdowns. (Photo by Perry Hardin) TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following ts an Ordinance, being Ordinance No 48. which was adopted by the Township Board of Hope Township at a meeting held on October 9. 2000. ORDINANCE NO. 48 ADOPTED: OCTOBER 9,1000 EFFECTIVE: EIGHT (8) DAYS FOLLOWING PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION An Ordinance to amend the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance by the re zoning of portions of land situated in Land Section 36; and to repeal aH existing Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in con­ flict herewith THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION I. REZONING IN LAND SECTION 36, The Zoning Map and Description of Zoning Distncts by Sections of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance are hereby amended as to Land Section 36. to provide as follows Land Section 36 • Zoned AR except land described as lying along East side of Cedar Creek Road with a depth of 300 ft commencing where Cedar Creek Road intersects with the North line of Section 36 (Dowling Road), thence S 2.640 feet (1/2 mile); also beginning at the Southwest cor­ ner of Section 36. Town 2 North. Range 9 West; thence N 00 deg 13’44* W 1.192 03 ft along the West line of said Section 36: thence S 89 deg 59’53* E 24? 00 ft parallel with the South 1/8 tone of Section 36; thence SOO deg 1344* E 1.191 35 ft to the South line of Section 36; thence S 89 deg 50’26* W 242 00 ft to the place of beginning which is zoned C-2 Also except Cedar Creek which is zoned NR. a Natural River Tributary. SECTION 11. SEVERABILITY. Should any section or part thereof of this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional, null or void by a court of competent junsdic:.un. such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections or parts thereof of this Ordinance SECTION III. EFFECTIVE DATE & REPEALQF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. This Ordnance shall take effect eight (8) days following its publication after adoption All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 South M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2464 c ' wpOocs ACS nope omrnanc e*\48-adopt Me wpd Shawn Hill 2'th in 21:43, Adam Windes 25th in 21:47, Brad Wentworth 26th in 21:48 and Mike Arnett 29lh in 24:35. Heidi Schroeder ran for first place honnn, in the O-K White dual in 20:33. Karey Schlachter was Fifth in 22:28. Sarah Clevenger eighth in 23:S9. Arica Newton 15th in 27:11 and Jen Cook 19th in 29:45. Lady Eagles win in hoops The Lady Eagles snapped a two-game losing streak Monday with a 42-33 triumph over Family Alter of Battle Creek. Barry County Christian School's team played solid defense and managed to pull down 38 rebounds. Meredith Rozema had 14 points and 5 rebounds. Janna Rozema had 12 points and 7 rebounds and Kaya Kelly added 7 points and 11 rebounds. Alison Pierce led Family Alter with 16 points. Notice of Public Hearing on Increasing Property Taxes The BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS of the CQUN: TY OF BARRY will hold a public hearing on a pro­ posed increase of 0.4678 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied on all property in 2000. The hearing will be held on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2000, at 10:15 A.M. at COMMISSIONER’S CHAMBER, 220 W. STATE ST., HASTINGS, ML The date and location of the meeting to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem prop­ erty taxes 7.94% over such revenues generate^ by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved, the operating revenue will increase by 0.63% over the preceding year’s operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identi­ fied below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its author­ ized millage rate. This notice is published by: BARRY COUNTY .. 220 W. STATE ST. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 616/948-4891 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 12. 2000 PANTHERS...continued from page 10 "They controlled the game." Heethuis said. “We have been a very good defensive team; tonight we just didn't stop them. What we have to do is recommit? Leading the Panthers was David Overbeek. who carried the pigskin 14 times for 79 yards. On defense. Jeff DeGoede (one of Barry County's most active hitters) made 13 tackles and Nick Erridge was in on II stops. Other defensive gems included an interception by Jon Heethuis. a fumble recovery by Charron, a quarterback sack by DeGoede and another sack by Rod Reynolds. Charron fared quite well as a thrower. Soccer Saxons lose by one completing 7-of-16 passes for 79 yards. Overbeek caught two for 19 yards. Coplin two for 33, Reynolds two for 19 and Mike LaFountain one for six yards. Which brings Delton to Friday versus Parchment and the matchup in two weeks against Kalamazoo Christian. “Our destiny is still in our hands," Heethuis said. "We must come back; you can either roll over or come back better. This has to be a wake-up call for us; we'll come back this Friday." Parchment is 2-5 oveiall and 2-3 in the KVA. after losing to Mattawan last Friday 37-12. For a huge portion of the game, Hastings' varsity soccer squad played well enough to win. But mistakes down the stretch, allowed Zeeland to score with 1.8 second remaining Monday and take a 2-1 decision. 'It was just those last 10 minutes of the ball game, the effort faded, a mental lapse." Hastings coach Dennis Argctsinger said. The game-winner came on a comer kick and left the Saxons a bit stunned. In the game, Hastings had 21 shots on goal to Zeeland's 9. "They (Hastings) gave a tremendous effort for 70 minutes," Argetsinger said. Hastings scored first in the first half on a goal by Constantine Hubrick. Assisting on Hubnck's goal was Paul Coscarelli. The Chix, however, lied the game at 1­ 1 before intermission. Hastings played Forest Hills Northern Wednesday night and host East Grand Rapids next Tuesday (Oct. 17). Panther quarterback J.T. Charron rolls out of the pocket and looks for a receiver to throw the ball to in last Friday's game with Galesburg-Augusta. Bulldogs prevail Mason beat Lakewood 58-46 Tuesday, though the Lady Vikings trailed by just five points (43-38) after three quarters. "The last quarter was a mixture of circumstances that the referees took over the game with e series of technicals called that I've never heard of," Lakewood coach Mike Maciasz said. Stephanie Maciasz and Audra Love both tallied 13 points to lead Lakewood. Maciasz and Love also were the team's top rebounders with 14 and 12 rebounds. Kim Elsie dished out sir assists and Love and Andrea Koch had 4 and 3 steals respectively. District Draw: The District 18, Division II prep soccer tournament, which includes Hastings, will be played at Portage Northern High School Oct. 23­ 27. Wayland Union will face Middleville Monday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. The winner will face Hastings at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The other half of the bracket has Portage Northern facing Lakewood Monday, Oct. 23 in a 7 p.m. contest and Gull Lake facing Battle Creek Lakeview Monday, Oct. 23 in a 6:45 p.m. game. The winners of those games will play Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. The championship is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. HYAA...continued from page 14 Defensive stars were Kyle Snider, Nathan Lane, Scott Homrich, Cory Gardner, Greg Woodmansee, Jared Robinson, Alex Lowe, Alec Wilcox, Andrew Matthews and Dary n Armstrong. The offensive line did a stellar job of blocking, led by Bradley Hayden. Carson King, Loren Smith, Sheldon Westworth and Travis Adams. Scoring touchdowns were Trent Brisboe, Bradley Hayden and Branden Courtney. Dustin Bateson and Carson King added extra points. Ryley McLean, Adam Swartz and Matt Watson also did a good job carrying the ball for Hastings. The Saxons travel to Athens this Saturday for a game with Union City. 3rd and 4th Grade Blue... The Saxon defense recorded its third shutout of the season against Battle Creek Lakeview, 20-0. Defensive standouts were Dylan McKay, Ronald Allerding, Devin McKee, Nicole Gardner, Bradley Keeler, Ethan Angus and Luke Mansfield. Hastings Jaycees REQUEST FOR BIDS WUW HOUSE City of Hastings Department of Public Services Solar Assisted Arrowboard Oct. 13 & 14 Qct 19, 2O&21 Q^t. 26, 27 & 28 .-□nd Oct. 31st The City of Hastings. Michigan, will accept bids on one (1) Solar Assisted Arrowboard. Bidding documents and specifications are available at the Office of the Hastings City Clerk/Treasurer shown below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities within the bids. The City of Hastings intends to award the bid in a manner which the City deems to be in its best interest, price and other factors considered. Bids shall be received at the office of the Hastings City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 E. State St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday October 24. 2000 at which time they shall be opened and read aloud publicly at the above address. Ah bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the bid package as fol­ lows: SEALED BID - SOLAR ASSISTED ARROW­ 7pm -10pm Thursdays 7pm -11pm Frl. & Sat. A/Ev7 LoCMW Charlton Park BOARD. The eighth grade girls Blue basketball team defeated Caledonia 23-8. Scoring for the Lady Saxons were Kayla Arnie with 8 points. Halie Terrel with 7, Erin Bare with 2, Alex Greenfield with 2 and Natasha Olin with 2 points. Terrel's point totals included five made free throws in eight attempts. 7th Grade Blue... The Blue cagers beat Caledonia, 18-8. Kelly Vincent tallied 6 points. Farren Gibson, Jessica Hendershot, Ashley Elzinga, Monica Treadwell. Jenny Johnston and Deanna Hill each added 2 points. Emily Haney and Ashley Elzinga both pulled down 5 rebounds. 7th Grade Gold... The Gold cagers improved to 5-1 Oct. 3 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held October 10, 2000, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. RNs & LPNs $2,000 Sign-On Bonus Ranked #1 in State of MichigarKWp for 1999 TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN • Health, life, disability- benefits for FT NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION • Generous paid leave time plus more! To: The residents and property owners of the Township ol Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, and any other inter­ ested persons: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at a regular meeting he*d on September 14. 2000. lhe Township Board adopted an ordi­ nance to amend Article III and Article IX of the Yankee Springs Township Water Supply System Utility Ordinance, Ordinance No. 43. by amending Section 3.5 ‘Fiscal Year; and Section 9.4 ■Connection Fees. Charges, Procedure"; and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. The full ordinance appears as follows: WAININGi The Hastings Jaycee i Hcxrted | House is intended to score and not entertain |Mgggg|||g|g| 8 nx>Y not bo apprapdate for mol chMren 2000 Haunted House Sponsors Barry Community Web Mall Drelsbach Motors, Inc. Delton Pole Building Girrbach Funeral Home • J-AD Graphics Mainstreet Savings Bank Mills Landing Restaurant Mark Hewitt-Miller Real Estate WBCH 100.1 Radio Wren Funeral Home YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III Article III of Yankee Springs Township Water Supply System Utility Ordinance. Ordinance No. 43 is hereby amended to add the following Section Section 3.5 The system shall be operated on the basis ol a fis­ cal year commencing on July 1 and ending on the following June 30. SECTION II AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IX Amendment to Article IX 'Connection Fee; Charges; Procedure" Section 9 4 a) & b) shall be amended to read as fol­ lows: a) A trunkage fee of Si .224.00 per residential equivalent unit. b) An availability fee of S1.224 00 per connection to the main. I HA^A/TEO HOUSE I $1 OFF Friday the 13th 1 ’ I SECTION III REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND EFFECTIVE DATE All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed This Ordinance shall become effective upon publication YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Jan Lippert. Clerk 284 North Briggs Road Middleville. Ml 49333 616-795-9091 1 with a 26-22 win over Pinewood. Brooklyn Pierce had 11 points, 6 steals and 3 rebounds, Kaity Kendall 4 points, Devin Pierson 3 points and 3 rebounds, Jerica Greenfield 2 points, Natalie Penningtjn 2 points, Kelly Wilson 2 points, Jamie VanBovcn 2 points, Jodi Jolley 7 rebounds, Krystal Pond 4 rebounds, Hillary Ranguctte 3 rebounds and Jeana Bishop 2 rebounds. On Oct. 9, the Gold lost to Crestwood 26-20. Brooklyn Pierce had 8 points, 7 steals and 3 rebounds, Jodi Jolley 4 points and 9 rebounds, Jerica Greenfield 4 points and 5 steals, Krystal Pond 2 points and Alli Bryans 2 points. Sth Grade Gold.. Hastings Gold hoopsters are now 6-1 after wins over Crestwood (30-21) and Pinewood (33-18). In the win over Crestwood Kelsey Howell had 9 points, 9 rebounds and 3 steals, Katie Lawrence 6 points and 2 steals, Jamie Fisher 4 points and 4 steals, Betsey Acker 3 points and 2 steals. Amber Peck 2 points and 4 steals, Kathlyn Rounds 2 points, Anna Lawrence 2 points and Allison Cooney 2 points. Scoring versus Pinewood were Kelsey Howell with 13 points, Jamie Fisher with 2, Katie Lawrence with 3, Bethany Gieseler 2, Mandy Keeler with 2, Anna Lawrence with 2, Amber Peck with 2, Courtni Robinson with 2 and Kathlyn Rounds with 1. Kelsey Howell also pulled down 6 rebounds, while Jamie Fisher, Amber Peck and Kelsey Howell each made 3 steals. Limited Time Only! • Excellent wages & benefits ■ Excellent staffing ratios & caring staff M-79 between Hastings & NashvSe $ 1.00 off each pad odrnisson vVtti irus coupon. Cannot comtunewti any other offer. Discount only available Friday October 13lh. 2000. Cagers limit foes to 8 • 8 or 12 hour shifts available 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd COUPON Hastings Jaycees Saxons* Mine Nitz (10) and Jon Kendall (6) take on a couple of Zeeland opponents to gain ball possession Monday in an O-K White contest. • Retirement & Section 125 plans Resume or apply at Eaton County medical Care Facility, 530 W. Beech SL, Charlotte, Ml 48813. Fax: 543-0378 EXECUTIVE CARS ©CW1BIEIR M-37 at south edge of Hastings '99 F-250ul«T.<iuid cab. 4,4 tamer V-IO.ltane. 42$,NS '98 Dodge cmmm h mmso.........................fit,Ml '98 Plymouth giuxo voTictB msmv4 454. . $12, MO '98 Dodge HIATUS 4-cylnxter 42k . . . . .............»,AN '96 F-150ar 4, short box stick, sot only. 45k. extra dean HMxMtimn ............$12,M0 '96 Grand Prix, loaded, very mce, V-6 83k MsFJMMW . . . ...........$5,Ml '96 Tauniict sot mmsimi,................ $5,M0 ■°6 Ranger nr. super cab sbek-sn. 82k. Reduced to . . . $5,900 '95 Saturn, a-cyiw*., 95» luduxisi.mu . $4,M0 '94 Explorertroer (new bres coming) Reduced 81000 . . . $5,900 '94 Mercury usu ve i«* ukiumu................ $2,900 '92 OKU 81, . loaded super shape 90k Reduced .. $5,900 '92Mercury $2,900 I ' Call 891-8982 or 891-1603 evenings Eagles blank soccer Broncos The Barry County Christian School soccer team blanked Bellevue 3-0 last Thursday (OcL 5) in prep soccer action. Josh Lamphere scored two goals and Jerry LaDere added the other. Adding the assists were Rob Stuut, LaDere and Eric Lamphere. Shane Hickey made 7 saves to help secure the shutout. Bellevue's defense was forced to make 15 saves. BCCS lost to Family Alter Monday by a 3-2 score. Family Alter led at half 2-0, and was able to bold on for the win. Rob Stuut and Josh Lamphere scored the two Eagles' goals. Joe Cooke notched an assist for BCCS. Hickey made three saves and LaDere 10 for the 10-2 Eagles team. HHS second at HCC Jake McClelland and Brian DeVries each fired rounds of 40 to lead the Hastings golf team in its tri-match with Forest Hills Central and Hudsonville Oct. 4 at the Hastings Country Club. Other Saxon scores were a 41 from Tim Cole, a 41 from Pete Swiatek, a 42 from Joe Miller and a 44 from Eric VaaderVeen. In the match, Hastings finished second with a team score of 162. Forest Hills Central was first with a 152 and Hudsonville ended up third with a 167. Pat Weibel and Dan Koemke, of FHC, were the medalists with rounds of 37. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 12. 2000 - Page 13 Delton-Kellogg equestrian team concludes 2000 season BOWLINC SCORES Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 19-5; Consumers Concrete 16­ 8; Hastings Bowlers 15-9. Just for Fun Il­ li; Alley Cats 12-12; Misfits 11-13; PlumbS 10-14; Walton's 9-15. Men’a High Games & Series - L. Miller 220; D. Morgan 200; J. Villa 179; D Salazar 211; T. Carter 212-514; K. Phenix 238; L. Burch 181-508; L. Johnson 188-530; L. Porter 205. Women's High Games & Series - C. O’Keefe 186-521; E. Vancsse 223-515. Bowlereltes Hamilton Excavating 14-2. Carlton Cen­ ter Bulldozing 13-3; Hecker Agency 8.5­ 7.5; Bennett Industries 5.5-10.5; Railroad Street Mill 5-11; Kent Oil Co. 2-14 Good Games and Series - B. Scobey 1804-434; N. Potter 169-470; K. Fowler 197-477; J. Hamilton 192-599; D. Snyder 213-564; T. Christopher 181-511; B Hath­ away 180-500; S. Merrill 179-486; K. Doster 136-348; G Potter 188-478; C. Hur­ less 167-431; J. Pettcnglll 184-403. Friday Night Mixed Wc Don't Care 16-4; Bad Habit II 15-5; Cook Jackson 12-8; Who's Up? 12-8; Viatec 11-9; One Olde One 11-9; Ten Pins 11-9; No Name Yet 11-5; Head* Out 10-10; Piece of Cake 10-10; All But One 10-10; Rainbow Warriors 10-10; Mercy 9-11; Rocky Four 8-12; Gutter Dusters 8-12; Late Comers 7-13; Wc'rc A Mess 7-9. Brush­ works 2-18. Ladies Good Games and Series - B Wilson 157; T. Dull 150; E. Johnson 169­ 464; P. Ramey 176; B. Falconer 168; T. Bush 135; S. Parker 162; L. Gray 121; S. Marsh 135; P. Bender 134; D Pennington 160; S. Pennington 139; D. Bartimus 204; R. Lydy 176-503; L. Lawson 167-477; O. Gillor.s 168-455; S. Keeler 204-555; K. Becker 210-558. Mens Good Games and Series - W. Brodock 190-525; R. Fay 205-565; S. Peabody 225-649; D. Tinkler 183-505; M. Kasinsky 201-571; M. Keeler 205-564; J. Baldly 181; R. Roush 204-547; J Barnum 218-551: C. Martin 204; K. Mcancy 211­ 557; S. Guy 152; D. Marsh 200; C. Cooley 178; B. Madden Jr. 204-517; H Pennington 226-620; J. Driver 185-528; E. Keeler 243­ 667; J. Smith 203-527; J. Lancaster 179­ 513. Wedneday P.M. Girrbach's 14-6: Nash "5" Plus 12-8; Eye & Ent. 12-8; Nash Chirp 12-8-Macc's Ph. 10-10; sfefe'i rttW?SteslHP9-ll; R R St. Mill 9-11; Hair Care 9-11. Good Games and Series - B. Smith 176­ 480; B. Hathaway 183-466; B Planch 177­ 472: E. Sunham 177-473; T. Poll 149^41; C. Watson 159-436; G. Otis 180. Thursday Angels Pct World 18-6: Hastings Bowl 14-10; Cedar Crck Groc. 14-6; Richie's KofTcc Shop 14-10; Farmers Ins. 13-11; Coleman Agency-Hastings 13.11; Mill's Landing 11­ 13; Shamrock Tavern 11-13: True Value Handware 10-14; Miller's Excavating 8-16; B&R Testing 6-18; Team 43 4-16 High Games and Series - K. Ward 134; V. Brown 145; C. McGinn 150; M. McCar­ ty 157; T. Pennington 215-580; S. Sanborn 209-514; D. Bartimus 184: C. Hayward 202; M. Winick 141; B. Cuddahcc 193; S. Greenfield 177; D. Gruncrt 125. B. Faul 167; S. Varney 162; J. Vamcy 172; D. Cur­ tis 159; P. VanOosl 124; C. Keller 159; T. Harrington 161; G. Potter 171; J. Lewis 220; B. Hayes 182; C. Gates 148. Senior Citizens 41 Senior 16-4; Wieland 14-6; Friend 14­ 6; Hall's 12-8; Butterfingers 11-9; Nash 11­ 9; Pin Pals 10.5-5.5; Kucmpcl 10-10; Jesick 95 -10.5: Kin Pins 9-11; Woodmansee 8­ 12; Schlachter 8-12; Girrbach’s 7-13; M­ M’s 7-9; Peg Legs 6-14; Lcthcoc 3-17. Womens High Game - V. Brown 184; M. Maison 176; C. Purdcn 191; S.Pcnnington 173: G. Otis 167; C Stuart 161; S. Merrill 163; H. Service 156; K. Colvin 175; E. Dunham 173; Y. Chccseman 158. Womens High Series - V Brown 466; M. Matson 474; C. Pnidcn 512; S. Pennington 453; G. Otis 462; S. Merrill 451; H. Service 459; K. Cob in 490; E. Dunham 471. Men* High Game - B Akers 211: C. Jesick 162; B. Terry 201; W. Birman 182; R. Nash 214; D Bcduhn 175; D Stuart 187; G. Yoder 178; R. Bonnema 157; J. Beck­ with 182; M. SchondclmaycF 159: D. Mur­ phy 157; G. Waggoner 201; D. Edwards 174. Men’s High Series - B. Akers 537; C. Jesick 455; B. Terry 58I;W Birman5l3;R Nash 566. D. Bcduhn 462; D. Stuart 511: G Yoder 477; J Beckwith 484; G. Wag­ goner 500. Rablcy 158-408; V Brown 143-407; L. Miller 142-378; B. Hard 80-237; E. Gille­ spie 70-197; H. Service 199; S. Merrill 180; M. Hodges 168; S. Lambert 151; L. Jackson 146. The Delton Kellogg High School recently completed another successful campaign in the Michigan Inierscholastic Horsemanship Association. In District 16. which includes high schools in Kent. Ottawa. Allegan and Barry counties, the Delton Kellogg learn took part in three meets during the fall season. All three meets were held al the Holland Saddle Club. "Wc had a great year in 2000 and wc look forward to next year." coach Nancy Anderson said. "This program provides an opportunity for these kids lo do what they do best and get recognized for it" Delton Kellogg's Class B team had six members, seniors Belinda Ferris. Jill Marlow and Jessie Melvin, junior Jessie Anderson, sophomore Hunter Maybee and freshman Kellie C-.-uber. Belinda Ferris was the team's "MVP" and Jill Marlow was named the Reserve Most Valuable. Coaches for Delton Kellogg were Anderson. Theresa Ferris and Michelle Sunday Night Mixed Lucky Strikes 15; Thunder Alley 15; 4 Horsemen 15; Happy Hookers 14; No: Rock Bottom 14; Team 4 13; Red Dog 12; Friends 11; Matrix 11; All 4 Fun 8; Tom’s Market 8; Thee Froggcrs 7; Flambays 6; Sunday Snoozers 3; Double K's 3; Side Kicks 3. Womens High Games and Series - D Snyder 204-561; L Falconer 217-549; K Becker 198-531; B. Kirby ?"l-518; A. Hubbell 228-479; S Sanborn 176-479; D Gray 172-473; K. Kuhlman 166-464; T. Cross 159-434; D. Dutcher 158-431; A. Churchill 152-410; B. Cantrell 166-393; D Reeves 121-325; M. Snyder 215; E. Hammontree 201; J. Buckner 170; B. Hammond 165; M. Winick 158. Mens High Games and Series - B. Kir­ by 225-645; K. Hammontrcc 202-539; b Allen 179-492; B. Cantrell 157-444; E. Behmdt 233: B. Rentz 212; C. Shook 2D0; S. Krallman 195; M. Cross 193; M. McLeod 176; D. Dutcher 176; G. Snyder 172; P. Valdez 136. Phillips. Anderson said of the team's season T** efforts: "They did a great job representing their school and wc are proud of them. They have spent years developing their horsemanship skills." The Delton Kellogg squad finished in third place behind Unity Christian and West Ottawa. South Christian was fourth. Saugatuck ended up fifth and Zeeland placed sixth. This was D-K third year competing in the association. Bill and Darla Maybee allowed the squad to practice and hold their meetings al their Mystic Marsh Farm on Sprague Rd. in Delton. Pennock triathlon team enjoys trip to Pineman YMCA Adult Women’s Volleyball Fall League Standings A League Bobs Gun and Tackle ...........................15-0 ICS.............................................................9-6 Dig It ........................................................ 6-6 Lcfanty Insurance................................... 6-9 Goodenough Goodies .......................... 0-15 Members of Pennock Health & Wellness Center/Kentwood Schwinn Triathlon team traveled to the hilly region of south eastern Ohio to compete in The Pineman. The Pineman is a triathlon consisting of a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike race and a 13.1-mile run. The race is known as being one of the most difficult half Ironman races in the country because of B League Ranger Die Inc......................................... 14-1 Cascade Home Improvement............... 12-6 V-Tcc.........................................................10-5 Ray James Electromechanical............ 10-8 Viatcc........................................................ 9-6 Backc Construction................................. 9-6 The Other Body Shop ........................5-13 Viking . . ...............................................3-1,2 Culligan Water Conditioning.............. 0-15 the mountainous terrain. Jen Ivinskas placed first, but said, "I could have done better." Her Pennock teammate Diane Ebaugh said "I loved lhe hills." Jon Anderson made this comment: "Let’s get on the bike and warm down." The Pennock team is already in training for a full Ironman race in Florida in October 2000. 140 YMCA of Barry County Coed Softball Madd Dawgs Blarney Stone ................. 6-1 Flex fab B ................................................. 4-3 Blarney Stone.......................................... 4-4 Sparks Scooter Shack ............................ 4-5 Hastings Mfg..............................................4-5 Law and Disorder ................................... 3-4 FlcxfabA ................................................. 2-5 Jill class. (Photo provided) KCC spikers win again Kellogg Community College's volleyball team improved to 37-10 Tuesday with a 15-3. 15-10, 15-2 triumph over Muskegon Community College. Cheryl Pohl had a big match with 37 assists and 4 service aces. Also contributing in KCCs win were Shayna Munson (15 kills and 8 digs). Jill Benschoter (7 kills). Kara Potter (5 blocks and 5 kills) and Jody Scott (4 blocks and 3 kills). The next match for KCC is tonight (Thursday. Oct. 12) at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Belinda Fems in a Speed and Action event. (Photo provided) Join lhe nursing assistant class al Thomapplc Manor and make a difference in lhe lives of others. The class will be held November 2 through Nmember 20 and is not in session on weekends. After successful completion of stale testing, wage will increase to $10.65 per hour, lo ensure the safety of our residents and staff, all applicants are subject to criminal background checks and drug screens. Apply for this opportunity in person by Wish Sherry fir Fat Cusack * ( a Happy Z f » 25th Anniversary < / on October 10th The Pennock Health & Wellness Center/Kentwood Schwinn Triathlon team, (from left to right) Jim Everett, Jack Walker, Jean Walker, Diana Ebough, Jennifer Ivinskas, Gary Ivinskas, Larry Etter and Jon Anderson. (Photo provided) EARN $9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN " October 24 at: \ . o-- \ We love you—Jenny, Randy & Katie# NOTICE OF ACCURACY TEST A public accuracy test will be conducted on the following date and time for the purpose of testing the accuracy ol the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tab­ ulate voted ballots for the GENERAL ELECTION to be held on Tuesday. November 7. 2000. in PRAIRIEVILLE TOWN­ SHIP. BARRY COUNTY The Public Accuracy Test will be held on October 19. 2000, at 9:00 a m. at the Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Road Delton Ml 49046 Candidates and other interested parlies are invited to attend Thomapple Manor 2700 Nashville RdHastings. Ml 49958 For further information contact: Normajean Campbell-Nichols. Clerk 616-623-2664 CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 328 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS. DREAMING OF STARTING AT THE TOP? COVENANT TMMPMT WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS THAT the Zoning ordinance of the Citv of Hastings is hereby amend $1,000 Sion on Bonus Thursday Mixed Oops 18-6: Just Us 18-6; Hastings Bowl 15-9; Daiscd & Confuzcd 14-10; Brown and Sons 13-11; King Pins 13-11; Team 11 12-8; Who's Pus 11-13; The Andersons KI14; The Red Eyes 9-15; The Heavy Sets 6­ 18; Bye 0-20. Men's Good Games and Series - C. Leonard 194-556; J. Hansen 186-525; C. Mugridge 170-469; C. Haywood 156-462; B. Kirby 195; C VanHoutcn 179; F. Wagn­ er 161; T. Osborne 115. Women's Good Games and Series - F. RuthrufT 173-486: B. Sexton 167-448; S. Tcuncsscn 149—429; R. Brown 163-418; J. Delton Kellogg's equestrian team (from left to right) Hunter Maybee. Belinda Ferris, Jill Marlow, Jessie Anderson, Kellie Gruber, assistant coach Michelle Phillips and team mascot "Cinder." Missing from the photo is Jessie Melvin. (Photo provided) cd by the amendment of the Zoning Map so as lo re-zone the following commonly 'k <nbed lands of 200 N tor tap Company Drivers Ttaau Start as ta 46c Benefits, we've got ALL I the bells & whistles I Owner Optrittri salts 83C i Teams 88C Lease Purchase Program AvailaDle Experienced Drivers 1-119-441-4194 Owner Operators 1-I77-I4III15 Graduate Students 1-999-119-9429 PROFESSIONALS! £ Glass Block Windows 1 E Railroad Street from D-2. Industrial to A-O. Apartment Office A complete cops of Ordinance 328 is available for inspection al the City Clerk’s Office. City Hall. 201 E Stale Basement Wall Repair by Wall Anchor Basement Waterproofing by B-Dry Jackson Street. 221. N Jackson Street. 222 N Jackson Street. 223 N Jackson Street. 927 E Railroad and 1003 Street. Hastings. Michiga.i This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force from the date of its publication in the Hastings Banner New Window Wall' pursuant to the Charter for the City of Hastings Raising Sunken Concrete Moved by Jaspcrse. second by May that Ordinance No 328 be adopted Regrading 1-800-237-2379 I I- . ———: ----------- 1 MRY SYS1BI OF SOtHMBT MEHGMi. NC. An mdepencenr ..ce-uee or B-Dy rysfems. me • 10 Bryc-tl St. • Kc.cma:oo Mcfxrjon 49^01 • 34S-2C30 9)26 Eott U Avenue • Pcritand Micn<gon ♦’1083 • 629-&2S2 Yeas Spencer. Wood. Ha*kins. May. Jaspcrse. Blcam. Tubbs and Campbell Nays None Absent McIntyre I. Escnl Manshum. Cits Clerk, do hereby certify that lhe above’ts a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 9th day of October 2000 Everil G Manshum. City Clerk �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 12, 2000 HYAA gridders fight the cold; shine on Saturday The Hastings Saxons seventh grade HYAA football team traveled to Belding last Saturday for a game with the Belding Redskins. Playing in cold, anow and sleet, the Saxons came away as 27-0 winners. Hastings opened lhe scoring in the first quarter when Brandon Black scored on a hand-off from Michael McPhillips. The Saxons scored again in the second quarter on a 25-yard halfback pass from Brandon Black to Kyle Ginbach. Chase Todd ran the extra point into the end zone. The score al half was 13-0 Saxons. In the third quarter, Black scored again on a 50-yard scamper. Hastings closed out the scoring late in the fourth quarter with a 55-yard touchdown run by RJ. Morgan and an extra point kick by Todd. The game was marked by outstanding defensive stands in the second and third quarters. The Redskins had the ball inside the 10-yard line in both quarters and failed to score. Defensive standouts for the Saxons were Brad Meade, Ashtin King, David Slee, Chris Timmerman, Jared McKee, Doug Ferrali, Ben DesVoignes, Shane Demute, Tim Bowerman and Lyndon Angus. The final game for the seventh grade Saxons is Saturday in Athens. Their 6 p.m. opponent is Pennfield. The offensive line did a good job and were led by Jacob Stockham, Lucas Edwards, Sean Lawson, Devon Armstrong, Patrick Crouch, Mike Purchase and Mike Mennell. Defensive standouts were Larry Lake, Jerred Rambin, Blake Baird. Adam Skedgell, Jonathon Gieseler, Austin Endsley and Tod Collige. Adam Johns scored the Hastings touchdown and Gieseler added lhe extra point. 3rd and 4th Grade White... The White beat Belding 18-12. The Saxons came out of the blocks Saturday with a lightning fast offense that scored on its first two possessions. Nate Brady, Kyle McNerny and Garrett Harris led the way in the first half with explosive running. Kenneth Quick turned in one of his best performances of the season at quarterback. The offensive line, led by Josh Jevicks, Joe Sleevi, Aaron Barrus and Shawn Valentine, opened the holes for the backs to run through. Tyler Ryan, Mike McGandy and Bradan King received special recognition for their offensive line work. The defense came up big with fumble recoveries, interceptions, quarterback sacks and sheer intimidation. Leaden were Mitchell Gahan, Cory Jewett (fumble recovery). Richard Nevins (interception The young Saxons lei a 7-7 half-time lie slip away in lhe fourth quarter as undefeated Marshall came away with the win. and a 25-yard run back), Erich Ibcrlc. Naic Newton (quarterback sack) and Darren Hoffman. Special mention on defense goes to Derrick Thurman, Jeremy Hause, Tory Roberts, Clay Augustine and Colby Wise. The defense came up with a big stop late in fourth quarter when Belding was held on a fourth-and-three play at lhe 35yard-line. The Saxons dedicated the game to Eric Duits who went down last week with a broken finger. 5th and 6th Grade Blue... The Saxons took their unblemished record into Sturgis to take on the Trojans and prevailed 6-0. Michael Wolf scored lhe lone Saxon touchdown with a tightend reverse of 15 yards. Wolf set this score up with a 60yardran. Leading 6-0 at half, the defense rose up and shut down lhe Trojans. Leaders on the defense were Carson Letot, David Cole, T.J. Hoffman, Tim Watson, Kenny Taylor, Jordan Bailey, Tasha Dull, Brandon Roberts, Jerry Brown, Eric Vaughan, Adam Harvath, Ricky Mathis, Greg Roath and Jordan Rambin. Offensive standouts were Thomas McKinney, Tank Davis, Ryan Cain, Troy Burch, Clifton Danis, Jeffrey Friend, Chris Meisanbach and Chris Sanders. Sth and 6th Grade White... 3rd and 4th Grade Gold... The Gold dropped a hard-fought battle with Belding Saturday 33-32. The only difference in the score came on an extra point. Bobby Steinke once again led the Saxons. Bryce Spurgeon, Jimmy Thompson, Trevo- Heacock, Gabe Sutherland, Jacob Bailey, Mitchell Maurer, Josh Lemon, and Travis Steeby opened huge holes, allowing Ryan Burgdorf to score five touchdowns. Burghdorf scored on runs of 45, 35,42, 33 and 51. Jimmy Thompson and Trevor Heacock scored on extra points. Gabe Sutherland, Ryan Burghdorf and Trevor Heacock all made tackles for losses. Recovering fumbles were Bryce Spurgeon, Jacob Bailey, Trevor Heacock and Gabe Sutherland. The Saxons (4-1) had the ball late, drove the 21-yard-line, but ran out of downs. Sth and 6th Grade Gold... The Saxons won over Belding 14-6. The offensive line of Eric Haney, Nick Peck, Scott White, Bryan Skedgell, Jerin Vosheil, Nolan Crowe and Jeremy Redman allowed Justin Carroll and Matthew Donnini to score touchdowns. Others playing well on offense were Scott Wilson, Jonathan Peurach, Matt Gardner and Bryce Stanhope. Bernard Garvey Clare Stahl CLARKSVILLE - Clare Stahl. age 86. of Clarksville, passed away Friday, Oct. 6. 2000. Clare was bom Aug. I. 1914 to Ray and Florence (Jackson) Stahl. He attended Clarksville schools and was active in athletics. His love of sports extended throughout his life and was evi­ dent in the time he spent coaching his grandchildren’s sports teams. Clare was also a bowler, hunter and fish­ erman. Old-time music was a special favorite of Clare’s and he spent many hours fiddling. Clare was a life-long farmer in the Clarksville area and had been associated with horses his entire life. He was the pres­ ident of the Stoneboat Horae Association of Michigan for many years, as well as serving as the superintendent of the Draft Horae Department at the Ionia Free Fair. For many years, Clare was involved in horse-pulling events at fairs throughout Michigan and other states. Clare was preceded in death by his par­ ents; and his wife. Maxine, in 1998. He is survived by his sister. Trcva Myers of Clarksville; his children. Francis (Doris) Stahl, Sr. ofTrufant, Forrest Dean (Jeaninc) Stahl of Chnksville, Kendall (Mervyl) Stahl of Middleville, Carol (James) Smith of St. Augustine. FL, and Joy (Clarence) Holley of Clarksville; 22 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; and many other loving rela­ tives and friends. The funeral service was held on Monday at the Clarksville Bible Church. Clare’s wish was to be taken to Clarksville Cemetery in the horse-drawn wagon of his good friend, David Hardy. Memorial contributions may be given to either the Barry or Ionia County Commission on Aging. If you cannot attend please sign the fam­ ily’s Memory Book at www.webobit.com. Arrangements were by the Koops Clarksville Memorial Chapel. NASHVILLE - Bernard Garvey, age 77, of Nashville died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Garvey was bom on Sept. 20. 1923 in Lansing. Ml, the son of Bernard and Orpha (Shores) Garvey. He was raised in Nashville and attended Nashville schools, graduating in 1943. He was married to Betty Shores on Jan. 30. 1944 in Bellevue. Ml. He was employed at General Motors for 30 years as a super­ visor. Mr. Garvey was a member of Nashville VFW and past commander. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was awarded three Purple Hearts and the Oak Leaf Cluster. He was a pilot and enjoyed racing micro midgets, snowmobiling, watching sports and spending time with his family. Surviving him are his wife, Betty Garvey; daughters, Brinda (Dave) Hawkins, Nashville, Nancy (Richard) Byrd, Nashville; son, Bernard (Donna) Garvey, Nashville; brother. Raymond (Marie) Garvey. Nashville; sister. Melva Turner, California; grandchildren. Heather (Allen) Brass. Lake Odessa. Staccc (Scott) English. Nashville. Marcee (Bryan) Chaterdon, Lowell. Retha Byrd, fiance Steve Fox, Warren. Mindy (Dennis) Downing, Nashville and BccGcc Garvey. Nashville; great grandchildren, Alex. Colyn and Jacob. Preceding him in death were his parents, Bernard O. and Orphy (Shores) Garvey and daughter. Diana Garvey. Services was held Friday, Oct. 6. 2000 at Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville. Burial was al Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or the Diabetes Foundation. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville. Vernon E Larsen MIDDLEVILLE - Verner E Larsen, Katherine E. (Betty) Rosenberg Kenneth Quick carries a Belding defender down field for the 5th and 6th Grade White team. (Photo by Jeannette Healy) 3 LEGALf NOTICE Node* of Mortgage Fomdosum Salo THIS ARM IS A DCBT COLLECTOR ATTE MPT1NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WMX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Johnson and Mahon Johnson, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Home Mortgage Inc., An Arizona Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 26. 1998. and recorded on October 1, 1999 in Document No. 1036021, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to EMC Mortgage Corporation, Assignee by an assignment dated December 15, 1999. which was recorded on April 7, 2000, in Document No. 1042907. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is darned to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN AND 94/'00 dollars ($125,487 94) including interest at ’0 950% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 10/1 and 4/1 of each yeai Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiN be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on November 30. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10, Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan described as commenc­ ing at the We«t 1/4 post of said Section 10. thence East 57 Rods for the place of beginning, thence North 06 degrees East to the center of Highway M-37. thence Southeasterly along the center ol said highway to the East-West 1/4 Line of said Section 10. thence West along said 1/4 Ire to the place of beginning, excepting there­ from beginning at the intersection of the centerIre of Highway M-37 and the East-West 1/4 line of said Section 10. which lies North 2.369 96 fset and West 3.456 57 feet from the Southeast Comer of said Section 10. thence South 89 degrees 37 rr.mutes West 534 03 feet along the said 1/4 Ire. thence South 27 degrees 36 min­ utes East 250 64 feet to the Centerline of said Highway M-37. thence South 62 degrees 24 min­ utes East 471.65 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated October 12. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593 1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fife *990606945 Doi continued The defense for the 3rd and 4th Grade White team brings down a Union City ball carrier in HYAA action from Saturday. (Photo by Jeannette Healy) PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Hastings. Department of Public Services will have its facilities open on West State Road (The Old City Landfill), for the residents of the City of Hastings ONLY, lo dump their com­ postable materials. These materials shall include grass clippings, flower materials, small diameter brush, and leaves. We ask that all loose materials be in compostable Kraft bags. Plastic bags and any non-compostable materials will not be accepted. MIDDLEVILLE - Katherine E. (Betty) Rosenberg, age 81, of Middleville, passed away Wednesday. Oct. 4. 2000 at Carvet Village, Middleville. Mrs. Rosenberg was bom on Nov. 21. 1918 at Mulliken, Michigan, the daughter of Alfred D. and Ruth Anne (Smith) Munjoy. She was raised in Barry County and attended Woodland schools, graduating in 1937. She was married to Clarence N. Rosenberg on Aug. 28, 1949 at Hastings. Michigan. She was employed as a beautician, wait­ ress. and self-emloyed with Gibby French Fry. She was a member of the Middleville Eastern Stars. Betty was an avid reader and liked to crochet. With her husband Clarence, she lived in Florida and summered in Michigan. In 1999 they moved back to Michigan to be near the family. She enjoyed visits with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, JoAnne Gamer of Middleville; son, David Irwin of Alto; eight grandchildren; 15 great grand­ children; sister, Carol Moore of Port Richey, Florida; a special friend, Judy Main of Hastings; and several neices, nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band, Clarence N. Rosenberg, and parents, Alfred and Ruth Anne Munjoy, brothers Bob, Dick and Harold. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000 at 10 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville, the Rev. David Hustwick officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middlevill8 Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Tim Ginbach Director of Public Services age 67, of Middleville passed away Oct. 2, 2000 at Thomapplc Manor, Hastings. Mr. Larsen was bom on Jan. 18. 1933 in Big Rapids, Michigan, the son of Vem and Myrtle (Quackenbush) Larsen. He was raised and attended schools in Big Rapids. Michigan. He was employed 20 years with the Bradford White Corporation as a welder. He was a member of the Local 1002 UAW. He was an avid reader, enjoyed country and western music. He did a little fishing and loved to tinker on motors in his garage. Most of all Mr. Larsen was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Helen J. Larsen; four children, Jeanie Moreno of California, Jerry and Nancy Larsen of Freeport. Judy and Robert Totten of Hastings. Jennifer and Jerry Schondclmayor of West Olive; nine grand­ children and two great grandchildren; one sister, Jeanette Eaton; and many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A private family service was held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu­ tions may be made to the American Cancer Society, in the name of our loving husband and father, Vernon E. Larsen. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Get that FINAL “GRRAG6 SfiLC in before the leaves foO. Advertise it in the R€MIND€fl and the BANN6A...Sony County's Total Marketing Teaml sr Restaurant Special of the Week CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS 2000/2001 Road Salt Provision The City of Hastings. Michigan is soliciting bids for provision of road salt for fiscal year 2000/2001. The City of Hastings estimates that it will purchase 1100 tons of road salt during this period. Bids shall include delivery of lhe road salt lo the City of Hastings DPS 97 CHEVY TAHOE LT LEATHER, 350, ONE OWNER saw 18/888 SALES HOURS: Monday & Wednesday until 8 Tue Thu & Fn until 6 Saturday until 3_______ ' Call "Wm fame four brKunasB> four Tuam.' 616-948-8000 Today or toll free 1 -888-494-5539 garage. 301 East Court Street. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Bids shall be clearly marked on the outside - ROAD SALT BID. Bids shall be received at the Office of lhe City Clerk/Treasurcr. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 until 3:30 p.m. on October 18.2000 at which lime they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. ; NOW HIRING I ; for our new; : LOCATION | ; IN HASTINGS ! I J ■ Kitchen Staff Food Servers Hosts/Hostesses Bartenders | J ’• We offer an excellent salary ■ and benefits package. / . including training. I I J progressive pay and incentives, decision-making I authority and the chance to �The Haslmgs Banner - Thursday. October 12. 2000 - Page 15 JlaJze OdeMa NEWS The Pitsch pincers left a cable from the wreckage of the demolished school build­ ing. LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 13. 2000 - 7:00 P.M. Called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present Hause. Palmer. Hansford. Watters. Munjoy, McKenna. Edwards. Zoning Administrator Muma. Commissioner James. Barbara Schondetmayer. Deputy DeMaagd and fourteen (14) guests Motion to amend the Agenda - adding Resolution *75 & *76 and consideration of the closed session of lhe meeting held on August 22. 2000 Minutes of the regular meeting held on August 9. 2000 approved and placed on We Minutes of the special meetrg held on August 14. 2000 approved and placed on. We. Minutes of the special meetng held on August 22. 2000 approved and placed on We. Minutes of the closed session of the special meeting held on August 22. 2000 approved and placed on We Treasurers report received and placed on We Zoning Administrator's report received and placed on We PCI BuMmg/Electncal Permits report received and placed on file Barry County Sheriff's report received and placed on We. Motion to appoint Larry Haywood to Planning Commission - term ending August 2003. Motion to appoint Larry Haywood to Zoning Board of Appeals ■ term ending August 2003. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 36. Motion to tabic Resolution in opposition to Proposal 002 Motion to pay vouchers and payroll vouchers Motion to approve payment of $125.00 for Rebecca Harvey to attend work session on October 4. 2000 Motion to adopt Resolution *75 - to publish •Notice for Sale' for property located at Cook Road 4 M37/M43. Property *08-13-013-001-30 Motion to adopt Resolution *76 - to publish "Notice of Sale" for property located on Heath Road. Property *08 13-011-013-10 Motion to adjourn Adjournment at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin McKenna. Clerk Attested to by: Robert M Edwards, Supervisor (10/12) Notics of Mortgage Foreclosure Sala THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jamie Farrah and Trade Farrah husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Equitrust Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 25. 1995. and recorded on August 28.1995 in Uber 638. on Page 834. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Flagstar Bank. FSB f/k/a First Security Savings Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated August 25. 1995, which was recorded on August 28.1995. in Liber 638, on Page 840. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE AND 19/100 dollars ($113,285.19), including interest at 8.a75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1.00 p.m.. on November 9. 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 1385 feet of the North 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1.4 of Section 29. Town 2 North, Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan, except the North 440 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 12 month (s) from the date of such sale. Dated: September 28. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248593 1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200021011 (10/26) Hawks The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 tonight (Thursday)at Lake .Manor. John Mohn of Marshall will come to present his program on Michigan railroading He is a longtime railroad buff The next Depot Museum open house will be on the last Saturday of the month. Zion Lutheran Church on Volte Road North of M-43 will host a dinner Saturday to benefit Habitat for Humanity. This is a time to arrive early. The staff is efficient and speedy but the response to each of the Zion meals, whatever the occasion, is great Serving starts at 4:30 p.m. The Red Cross Blood Mobile will be back in town Monday. Oct. 16. for another in-gathering of the precious fluid that saves lives. The hours arc noon to 5:45. The loca­ tion is Fellowship Hall. Cal! Marian Durkee for details. Next weeks Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) meet­ ing at the Ionia Commission on Aging will feature the county's six schoc’ superinten­ dents. The luncheon will be served at noon. Call 374-8420 for reservations by Saturday, Oct. 14. With the coming of fall, homeowners think of fall plantings - bulbs, trees and cer­ tain plants. The garden of Carl and Mary Marlynn Simmet on Tupper Lake Road near Tasker Road makes one want to do some planting. Their assortment of chrysanthe­ mums is enticing, with a predominance of the dark red variety. Their plants arc field grown so they arc hardy for local winters. It is a colorful sight to sec. Along Brown Road in Carlton Township, there is an attractive sign with map of lot arrangements for more than 20 home sites in a new development Coldwater River Country Estates. New plantings of mums surround the sign. This is at the comer with Messer Road. Flags at Lakewood school were flown at half-staff last week following the death of teacher Philip Schneider III of Alto. He was a longtime instructor in the junior high school, teaching science classes. He was 51 and had suffered from several forms of kid­ ney ailments in recent years. He is survived by his wife, who teaches in the Lowell schools. The semi annual rummage sale at Fel­ lowship Hall Saturday was well stocked and well attended. In a departure from all previ­ ous times, the unsold merchandise was transported to Grand Rapids by a truck from St. Vincent de Taul Society on D>jvision Street, Thusr, people tn the inner The Odessa Townsfiin Hall on M-50 will be the host location for the Ionia County Genealogical Society’ Saturday. Oct. 14. at I p.m. Speaker will be Randy Riley, a Hub­ bardston native who is in charge of the research floor at the State of Michigan Library near the Capital. The society has outgrown the depot as a gathering place. There are 34 chairs at the depot, which arc sometimes filled with members crowded into the gathering room and in the narrow passage between the two fireplace rooms. Ionia County Area Hospice is having its 14th annual pic sale. The pics will be ready Nov. 2 to 4. Telephone orders may be made any time until Nov. 2. The pies arc oven or freezer ready. The volunteers arc also glad to have any help. Flyers have appeared in stores for this project. Tonight, the Ionia County Planning Com­ mission will be host for another in the scries of community input forums at the Educa­ tional Center on Tuttle Road, in the MCC room. Last week on Tuesday there was such a meeting with the topic on governmental agencies and their inter-relation. There was publicity through the Extension service and in the daily calendar printed in the sentinel. Obviously, very few people read the notice, or perhaps nobody cared. There were reprc- Lakewood s second returning runner, Christy Barcroft gets her No. 9 paddle from the timekeeper. A customer ponders which chrysanthemum to buy at the Simmet garden on Tup­ per Lake Road. scntativcs from the MSU Extension Ser­ vice. from the Planning Commission, from the firm working on the project and a very few local citizens. The figure amounted to about three-tenths of one percent of the local village population. One of those locals present lives outside the village. There were also two men who arc definite­ ly interested in government. The topic tonight is on business and industry. The meeting last week was at the Page Building. Next Monday. Oct. 16, will be the month­ ly day for the DPW to pick up brush from the sides of streets. William and Jewel Eckstrom arc welcom­ ing their sixth grandchild, a boy, Ian Thomas, bom to Tom and Lynda Eckstrom of Sandy Hook. Conn. The easterners also have a son Alex. also. The maternal grand­ parents arc Claude and Mary Smith of Woodland. John and Carolyn Jackson now have a new grandchild, a hoy Caleb Alan bom Oct. 4 to Rick and Clara Bom of Spring Lake, their first. DID YOU KNOW The Rational Bank of Hastings is a COMPETITIVE MORTGAGE LENDER? The National Bank of Hastings has seasoned lenders to help with all of your mortgage needs? 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MI 49348 (616 792-4496 or (616) 795-7116 H-97. ROOM TO ROMP in this kid-sized back yard off a pretty patio. • 3 season room • PLUS a very well maintained 3 bedroom. 1-1/2 bath home • Many updates • Large kitchen • Fireplace • Den. . ............ Yours for S122.900! Call Connie Witzel. Westdale/Witzel ^Jh'rofnes & Associates, Inc. ® 948-3770 @ THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN Wtt_L BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott Victor Taggart, a married man (original mort­ gagors) to Saxon Mortgage, Inc. Mortgagee, dated November 17, 1999, and recorded on November 29. 1999 in Document *1038493. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Bank of Texas. National Association fka Texas Commerce Bank National Association, as Custodian, Assignee by an assignment dated November 17. 1999, which was recorded on November 29. 1999, in Document *1038494. Barry County Record*, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 76/100 dollars ($120,189.76). Including interest at 10.500% per Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00 p.m . on November 9. 2000. Said premises are situated n TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing at the Center 1/4 Post of Section 29, Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Thence North 86 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 203.00 feet along the centerline of Oakleigh Drive as shown in the Plat of Streeter's Resort. Recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 37. thence South 8.00 degrees 16 minutes 11 seconds East 117 feet for the true place of beginning; thence continuing South 8.00 degrees 16 minutes 11 seconds East 200.00 feet; thence South 86 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 128.00 feet, thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 11 seconds West 200.00 feet, thence North 86 degrees 00 minutes 00 sec­ onds East 128.00 feet to the place of beginning. Being a part of Lot 32 of said Plat. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.32418, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 28. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1310 Trott & Tlott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200021918 Gators (10/26) �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 12. 2000 Domestic violence training planned A "domestic violence response train­ ing." hosted by the Barry Coun’y Prose­ cutor’s Office and Sheriffs Office, will be held this Friday. Oct. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at MainStreet Savings Bank’s conference room. Sheriff Steve DeBoer announced Wednesday. The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards will provide the training with funding through the STOP Violence Against Women Grant. "It seems appropriate to train the local law enforcement community about the is­ sue of domestic violence during national LARGE MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE at 5247 La­ cey Rd., in Dowling. Thurs­ day & Friday, 12th & 13th only. 10am-6pm. specialize in Domestic Violence. Sexual Assaults, and Personal Protection Orders. Julie DeBoer's position is funded in part by the VALUES (Violence Against Loved Ones Ends Soon) program of the Sheriff’s Office. Clinkscales attended the training last year in Eaton County and wanted to bring it to Barry County. DeBoer said. "This training will assist in providing a uniform domestic violence response by all aspects of law enforcement in Barry and Eaton counties." said Clinkscales. "Domestic violence training is an ongo­ ing process. This is an opportunity to provide free, specialized training in our community." The purpose of lhe training to assist local law enforcement officers to under­ stand the domestic violence perpetrator, the domestic violence victim as well as the domestic violence scene and legal and procedural requirements when responding. Topics to be covered include substan­ tive criminal law as it relates to domestic violence, probable cause as it relates to domestic violence, stalking and aggra­ vated stalking, personal protection orders, warrantless arrest authority and procedure requirements in responding to domestic violence. Three professionals in lhe domestic vi­ olence field will provide the training. They include Penny Hackett Evans. Thomas Beadle and Jodi Richhart. There are 50 people from Barry County law enforcement registered to attend as well as nine from Eaton County. "It is encouraging to have strong law enforcement participation for this train­ ing." said Julie DeBoer. "Those attending should be commended for their commit­ ment to reducing domestic violence." For additional information, call Julie DeBoer at 948-4805 or at her home of­ fice, 945-0150. FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repos­ sessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800­ 672-9604. Woman killed in horseback riding accident REPO: MUST SELL Will look at any offer, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800-672-9604. A Charlotte woman was killed Monday at approximately 6 p.m. as the result of a horseback riding accident at Nashville Highway and Kinsel Highway on the border of Vermontville and Kalamo Townships. I ABANDONED REPO- Bank Karric Ellen Ingnjpi. 42. reportedly fell off her horse afB-struck her head on the dirt road. Life saving efforts were initiated immediately by persons at the scene and continued by Vermontville and Charlotte EMS upon arrival. West Michigan Aircare Medical helicopter was dispatched, but Ingram was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident is being investigated by the Eaton County Sheriff Department. According to police officials, no further developments have been discovered as to the cause of the incident, and an autopsy report is still pending. Ingram was the wife of Eric Ingram, an officer with the Hastings City Police department for the past 5 1/2 years. Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It is an affirmation of the local commitment to reduce domestic violence." said De­ Boer The two offices joined in this project in an ongoing effort to address lhe problem of domestic violence. The training project is a collaborative effort of Natalie Clinkscales, assistant prosecuting attor­ ney for Barry and Eaton counties and Julie DeBoer, Victim's Service coordinator for the Barry County Sheriffs Office. Clinkscales' position is STOP Vio­ lence Against Women Grant funded to Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 ( CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. 1998, red, 2dr., 40,000 miles, sharp. (616)945­ 0754 OCTOBER 14,1919 TO FEBRUARY 10,1999 -Kenneth FtoriaRemembering you on your birthday. We miss you. Lane, Betsy and families. Ht lfi Wtlllh il APPLEBEE'S IS NOW ac cepting applications for all dining room and kitchen po­ sitions. Kitchen positions $7.25 and up. Apply in per­ son Monday-Friday from 10­ 4 at 638 W. State St. EOE. ATTN: WORK FROM HOME. $582-$5,947/mo, 800-589-8614. PT-FT. www.freedomcash.com CABLE/ HBOZ HOME­ HOOKUP- to $21.63/hr. Training provided. Must not fear heights! Needed now! (616)949-2424. Jobline. CEDAR ROOFING/SIDING CONTRACTOR look­ ing for year round employ­ ees. No experience necessa­ ry, will train. Offers insurance/401k/4 paid holidays. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: This position is responsible for maintaining communication with dient base through tel­ ephone contacts, quality control, site visits, assisting in maintaining current busi­ ness as well as developing new business through the sales process. Priority con­ sideration wil! be given to applicants who meet the fol­ lowing requirements: 2yrs business experience in cus­ tomers service with some sales exposure, proven abili­ ty to identify problems/ pro­ vide solutions, strong writ­ ten/verbal communicahon skills, excellent organization­ al and time management skills. Competitive wage and benefit package. Com­ puter experience required, some post secondary educa­ tion recommended. Industri­ al knowledge a plus. Please send resume and wage re­ quirements to: Ad #114 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188, Hastings Mi. 49058. HANOVER HOUSE TAK­ ING applications for swing shift, fill-in help. Must have CPR and current TB test. This does include night shift. Call (616)948-3619 JANITORIAL FLOOR CLEANING looking for full­ time person to clean Delton, Hastings, & Battle Creek re­ tail food stores. 1100pm7:30am, Monday-Friday, $8.00 per hour, gas allow­ ance, benefits available. Call Jim at 1-877-270-2111, exten­ sion 115. VENDING COMPANY IN need of route drivers to $19.23/hr (cube van) local route! Training provided. Lots of hours. (616)949-2424. Jobline WELDERS- MUST BE high­ ly experienced with mig welding steel & aluminum. Also general labor/ steel cutter. Must be good with math, read rulers, do calcu­ lations. Mensch Manufactur­ ing 2499 S. M-37 Hwy. (616)945-5300. WINDOW INSTALLER: NEED hard working crafts­ man to eam S65-S85 per re­ placement window. Must be experienced A supply your own metal brake, hand tools, truck, & insurance. Remod­ els only - no new construc­ tion. Plenty of year around full-time work. Call 517-482­ 1705 A ask for Scott \<>in < * HOME OWNERS! CREDIT problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improve­ ment, quick closings. Call 7 days/24 hrs. Allied Mort­ gage Capital Corp, 1-800­ 611-3766. 2 BEDROOM IN the coun­ try, large yard, $490 + utilit­ ies, call(616)623-8743. WHY RENT WHEN you can own for $550 per mo. (616)945-8997. WE WOULD LIKE to thank our daughters, their hus­ bands, and our grandchil­ dren for our Anniversary open house; also our friends, relatives, and neighbors for their gifts, cards, and attend­ ance. A very special day. Eugene and Lois Kidder ATTENTION: GROWING COMPANY Needs help. Work from home $50C Mo PI T- $4300 Mo FZ T. Full Training. Free Booklet 608­ 849-1395. www.gmoneytalks.com Et> $635 / or Stilt HAMMOND ORGAN 8200 with bench. Loaded with op­ tions. $400. (616)945-4830 A’< til I FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW or $0 down! Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Call for listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. BIG SALE FRIDAY & Sat­ urday. 9am-4pm. 412 E. Marshall St. payments onJnfre'3 bed­ room home. Will move if necessary. 1-800-672-9604. Ext.5085 24hra. FREEPORT: 5 ROLLING acres on Woodschool/Loftus Rd. Perked. Asking $42,900. (616)878-7956 HOME A CONSTRUC­ TION. From $54,900. ($475 per mo. 9 8.75 APR. 5% Down or Trade.) (616)945­ 8997. KALKASKA: 6.69 WOOD­ ED acres adjoining state land. Great hunting and camping, includes driveway, cleared site, electric. $26,900, $500 down, $330 month, 11% land contract. Northern Land Company, 1-800-968­ 3118, www.northemlandco.com WATERFRONT: KALKAS­ KA COUNTY. 30 Minutes East of Traverse City. 1 Acre, 150 ft. frontage on private, small "no motors" lake. Pris­ tine oc peaceful. Blacktop road, underground electric. $35,000. " $3,500 . down,. $350/mo., 11% fend con­ tract. Antrim County: Torch Lake. 2 Acres close to beauti­ ful Torch Lake. 1 Mile from downtown Alden & public lake access. Blacktop road, underground electric, beau­ tiful views. $45,000. $3,500 down, $400/mo. 11% land contract. Great Lakes Land Co. open 7 days, 231-331­ 4227. www.greatlakesland com GUITAR/BASS LESSONS AND minor instrument re­ pair. For appt, call (616)962­ 2131 HANDYMAN SERVICES RESPONSIBLE: -LOW RATES." HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODEL­ ING PROJECTS!! CALL (616)948-4093. NEED YOUR LAUNDRY DONE? Tired of doing it yourself? Quality work for reasonable rates, call (616)­ 945-9381. Hastings Drop Off Laundry. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. {Joe Mix Piano Sen-ice. I Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. STUMP GRINDING: BEST rate around. Fully insured. Call (616)765-3450. ABANDONED REPO: BANK needs someone to as­ sume, will move if necessa­ ry. Call Delta Homes, 1-800­ 968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968­ 7376. LOST DOG: SMALL brown Terrier mix. Missing from the M-43 and Barber area. Reward. (616)948-3073 LOST: TRAILER RAMP. Lost on Woodlawn Ave. on Sunday. Reward! (616)891­ 8513. ( a rd >d / htiH'k I WOULD LIKE to extend my thank you and apprecia­ tion to friends, relatives, UAW Local 138 of the Hast­ ings Mfg. Co., and members of Hope United Methodist Church for their helpfulness, gifts, prayers, visitations, cards, flowers, donations, and words of sympathy at the loss of my father, Meryl D. Neeb. Thank you to the Girrbach Funeral Horre for all of their assistance and ar­ rangements. I would also like »o thank the ladies of Hope United Methodist Church for their part in pro­ viding .a fine lunch after the sen-ice. A special thank you is to be given to the Rever­ ends Kenneth Vaught and Richard Moore for tneir visi­ tations, prayers, and funeral service officiating. Meria Neeb. THE FAMILY OF Dorothy L. Smith would like to thank all the relatives, friends and neighbors for the flowers, cards, prayers, memorial contributions to the Lake Odessa VFW Scholarship Fund and Lakewood Com­ munity Ambulance. Special thanks to Thomap­ ple Manor for their love and care, Pastor Clinton for the comforting words, Linda Erb for the lovely music, Cun­ ningham Acres and Lake Odessa VFW Auxiliary for the luncheon, and Koops Fu­ neral Chapel. Special thanks to Robert and Geri Clinton for being with the immedi­ ate families in our time of need. From the family of Dorothy L Smith Worker confesses to stealing bank bag HASTINGS - A temporary employee at the Hastings Rent Way has allegedly confessed to embezzling more than $100 by taking a bank bag Oct. 3. according to a report by the Hastings City Police De­ partment. The 19-year-old suspect, who lives in Middleville, allegedly admitted to police he had taken the bag from the console of a delivery van and told officers he would return lhe money. The man returned the bank bag empty, police reported. A charge against the man of embez­ zlement under $100 is pending at the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. CDs stolen from cars parked in Hastings HASTINGS - More than 70 compact disks, a watch, a book bag and reading glasses, together worth more than $1,500, are missing from an unlocked car parked in lhe 2000 block of West M-43 Highway Sept. 30, according to the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Deputies reported that the apparent larceny is believed to have occurred be­ tween noon and 4 p.m. that day. In a separate incident one day earlier, a woman reported that the passenger side window of her locked car was smashed while it was parked in the 2000 block of West M-43 Highway. Missing is a backpack, Walkman, clothes, and a Nokia cellular telephone, all worth about $100. Police have no suspects. POLICE BEAT: Scam artist sells phony game tickets HASTINGS - More than 40 people were left waiting for a bus that never showed up Sunday (Oct. 8) in Hastings after they each paid in advance for Detroit Lions football game tickets, which also never materialized, according to the Hastings City Police Department. "A 42-ycar-old male had collected money for a trip to the game," said Del. Sgt. Tom Pennock. "The bus never showed up and he vanished." The victims had all been told to meet lhe bus at the Hastings Bow) on Woodlawn Avenue. Pennock said all of the victims know the identity of the alleged scam artist, who had been living in Hastings before disappearing with their money. "He took a friend's car and left town." said Pennock. "He also received money from a number of individuals for a trip down South to go golfing." Pennock asks that anyone who may have been a victim of the suspect to contact him at the Hastings City Police Depa nent al 945-5744. "We're looking for more victims," Pennock said. The incident remains under investigation. Satellite scam artist reported to police RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A Rutland Township woman is the latest victim of an apparent scam artist who represents himself as a technician from Direct TV satellite television service. According to police, the woman reported that a man approached her home Oct. 4 at about 9 a.m. and told her he needed to replace her program card. The woman allowed the man to take her card and replace it but later found that her television would not work, she reported. "When she contacted Direct TV, they said they don't allow door to door card replacement." said Barry County Undersheriff Don Ford. "The only time you get a new card is if ycu call them with a problem." Ford said the cards carry valuable information about each customer such as social security number, address and phone number, he said. "So don't give anyone your Direct TV card," Ford warned. The suspect is described as a white male, five feet, seven inches tall with a mustache, blond hair, glasses and who looks to be in his 30s. The man drives a small red pickup truck. The incident has been turned over lo the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Woman who breaks leg sues neighbor HASTINGS - A Hastings woman is suing her neighbor for more than $25,000 in damages over a broken leg she allegedly suffered while shooing lhe neighbor’s dog from her yard last February. Susan Laubaugh claims that Helen Boner breached her duty to restrain her dog on a leash by letting it run freely and relieve itself in her yard. In her lawsuit filed last week. Laubaugh said she had "pleaded with the defendant to restrain her dog so that it would not wander into the plaintiffs yard..." claiming "it was foreseeable that a person in plaintiffs position while in the act of shooing the defendant's dog. would break his/her leg." Laubaugh underwent two surgeries to repair her leg after lhe incident, she said in lhe suit, and lost substantial lime at work and wages. She also claims to have suffered embarrassment and humiliation by lhe experience. Boner has not yet filed a response to the lawsuit. Woman arrested for furnishing alcohol HASTINGS - A Hastings woman who allegedly gave one six pack of Dock Otis lemon ale. one six pack of Budweiser beer and a fifth of Tequila to six minors Aug. b has pleaded not guilty to six misdemeanor counts of furnishing alcohol to minors. Sandra Lee Gibson of Hastings was arraigned on the charges Oct. 9 and is scheduled for a preliminary examination in Barry County District Court Nov. 14. Four of the six minors subsequently were arrested for stealing and destroying the property of more than 30 Algonquin Lake residents during an Aug. 6 crime spree while intoxicated, according to the Hastings Post of lhe Michigan State Police. Among lhe victims was the Barry County Road Commission. Two 17-year-olds are scheduled to be arraigned on seven counts each of breaxing and entering with intent to commit a larceny, plus larceny in a motor vehicle and malicious destruction of property. Two juveniles, ages 14 and 13, have also been charged and police said all four suspects have confessed. Victims on Hammond. Woodruff, State and Buehler roads and Ottawa Trail, Norway Drive and Iroquois Trail reported smashed mailboxes and newspaper lubes, thefts from their boats and vehicles and break-ins of their garages. Two cars and some road signs were found spray painted. Troopers were able to develop suspects after talking with victims and later recovered all of the stolen property. Man stable after being struck by car IRVING TOWNSHIP - A Delton man struck by a car while riding an off-road vehicle on Woodschool Road Oct. 4 is listed in stable condition al the Spectrum East bum center in Grand Rapids. Bruce Lanz, 46, was apparently crossing the road when he allegedly drove the off-road vehicle into the path of a car driven by 19-year-old Heidi Rene Hofstra of Freeport, who was southbound on Wood School Road at 5:15 p.m., according lo the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Hofstra attempted to avoid a collision with Lanz by swerving but her car struck the off road vehicle, throwing Lanz to the ground. Hofstra’s car then struck an embankment, which raised the rear of the car in a rotating motion before it landed on top of Lanz, pinning him to the ground. Lanz apparently suffered burns from lhe car’s exhaust system before he could be freed by Thomapple Township Emergency Services rescue personnel and troopers at the scene. Local credit card fraud suspected HASTINGS - An employee of Illinois Convenience (Phillips 66) is suspected of illegally using a customer's credit card number to obtain a small amount of cash Oct. 1, according to a report by the Hastings City Police Department. Police said the store's manager reported that the employee had waited on a gasoline customer who paid with a credit card and that after the customer had left, another transaction was made using the man's account number. The woman is suspected of then giving the cash to an apparent boyfriend who stood at the counter nearby. The incident remains under investigation. Rifle, alcohol stolen from hunting cabin ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A 22 caliber. Remington bolt action rifle and five bottles of alcohol were stolen during the break-in of an unoccupied hunting cabin on Pine Lake Road near West Norris Road, according to the Barry County Sheriff's Department. Also missing is a large plastic cooler commonly referred to as a fishing cooler. The culprits apparently broke into the cabin through a window. The missing weapon is described as a Remington 514, single shot rifle which had been shortened in the stock and barrel. Police are also investigating the vandalism of the victim's tractor located on the property. The incidents arc suspected to have occurred prior to Sept. 27 and remain under investigation. �The Hastings Bannat - Thursday October 12. 2000 - Page 17 Marching band festival draws 21 schools, awards by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer More than 1.000 students from 21 schools competed for trophies Saturday when the Hastings High School Saxons hosted the 17th annual invitational marching band festival and competition. "Aside from the coolness, it went very smoothly." said co-director Joseph LaJoye, referring lo frigid weather which produced periodic snowfall during the show. "Wc were very pleased and ex­ cited with the quality of the bands. It goes up every year." As hosts for the invitational, the Sax­ ons did not compete for prizes, but served up an exhibition performance to round out the day. Winning the first place trophy for the class A competition was the band from Grandville, which also took home awards of excellence in every category, includ­ ing music, marching, percussion, color guard and command personnel. Also taking trophies in those cate­ gories was the band from Muskegon, which finished the Class A competition in second place. Finishing third and fourth were Battle Creek Central and Kc.iowa Hills, respec­ tively. Finishing first in the Class B competi­ tion was the marching band from Mat­ tawan, also winning trophies for excel­ lence in music, marching, percussion, color guard and command personnel. Taking second place in Class B was Otsego, followed by Comstock, Lake­ wood, Battle Creek Lakeview and Cale­ donia, respectively. Olivet topped the Class C competition, followed by Quincy. Constantine. Maple Valley, Delton-Kellogg and Bangor. Decatur cleaned in up the Class D competition, followed by Martin. Gobles and Watervliet. The Hastings High School Marching Saxons, which placed third in a previous festival at Kenowa Hills, will compete for trophies this Saturday al Grandville's invitational competition, LaJoye said. Drum majors Micah Tobias, left, and Becky Guernsey lead the Maple Valley High School Lions marching band to a fourth place finish in class C competition in Hast­ ings Saturday. Flag corp member Jenny Mansfield does her part as part of the Maple Valley marching band flag corp. Lakewood High Schoofs Viking marching band also included an extensive per­ cussion section for its competition theme, "Broadway 2000: The Heat is On in Saigon." The Lakewood Viking marching band is led away from the competition field by drum majors Evan Way, Joni Michaud and Sammi Hunt. PROPOSAL 2 continued from page 2 new laws necessary for local government to better’sBfrffe its citizens." “’* The resolutions also state that "growing townships arc entitled to more slate shared revenues to meet the service needs of expanding populations." According to Maichclc. the issue of how much state revenue sharing will be received by various municipalities will be affected by Proposal 2. MTA attorneys maintain that even leg­ islative measures to change lhe amount of revenue sharing given to various mu­ nicipalities could be subject lo the twothirds rule. Population in Michigan is shifting away from the cities to the town­ ships, and townships may want to ask for a bigger portion of revenue sharing to reflect increased population. Maichclc said. But if two-thirds of the legislature is required lo change how revenue sharing is apportioned, she said, lhe chances of townships getting more state dollars is lessened. Also, she said, the one-third of the legislature needed to block any legislation might easily be obtained, since large populations in the big cities mean there arc more legislators representing them. Big cities now receive the bulk of revenue sharing, so those legislators might block any changes to the revenue sharing formula, she said. "It will take 13 senators and 37 repre­ sentatives to block any legislation." she said. "Thai's minority rule." The proposal, she said, "violates the single most re­ spected principle of our American democracy — majority rule. "We would be the only state in the na­ tion with this type of legislature and leg­ islative requirements." she said. "We cannot stand idly by while big city mayors try to circumvent the tried and true majority rule system, protect their revenue streams without addressing their real problems, and force Michigan residents lo pay for lawsuits that will challenge Proposal 2's legality for decades." According lo Stypula. "Proposal 2 docs not in any way affect lhe ability of the legislature to change the ‘ talc formula for distributing revenue sharing." He said the iwo-lhirds rule would not apply because local municipalities do not have the power lo change the revenue sharing formula — that is a function of the legislature. Thus, he said, any changes to the formula would not be intervening or diminishing local laws or*authority, and any voles on revenue sharing would only take a simple majority. Stypula also said that "1 strongly dis­ agree with (he claim that this will foster minority rule. Minority rule from our per­ spective occurs each and every time the legislature votes to take away a local law passed al the request of local voters and taxpayers." The claim that "the evil Detroit legisI lators are going to continue to block progress in other areas of the slate" is "just I absolute nonsense." he said. The 2000 I census is expected to prompt rcdistricting I of legislative boundaries because of I population shifts away from the cities, he Delton Kellogg High School drum major Katheleen Joseph holds the Panther marching band trophy for ex­ cellent command personnel. The band placed fifth in the class C competition and went on to earn straight ones at the district band festival Tuesday. said, in which case there will be fewer big city legislators in the House and Senate. Also, according lo Campbell, majority rule isn't always the rule in the legislature anyway. Campbell has a list of some 18 provisions in lhe constitution requiring a two-thirds vole. Campbell said people should vole yes for lhe proposal because they can better seek answers to their problems at a local level where officials are more available and more accountable. He said people should ask themselves who they trust, the local mayor and council or the governor and legislature. "We provide lhe infrastructure, lhe curbs, gutters, sewers, police and fire protection, etc. How would they like to have that controlled by the stale?" According to a press release from Let Local Voles Count. "Local elected officials top the list of individuals or organizations Michigan citizens trust lo make decisions that affect their home towns, according to a recent poll of 600 likely Michigan voters. When lhe future of local control in Michigan goes to lhe voters Nov. 7 as Proposal 2. lhe answer will simply come down to who voters trust to make decisions affecting them close to home. Overwhelmingly. Michiganians trust local control, not Lansing, to make these decisions." According to Campbell, "opponents, including lhe Michigan Chamber of Commerce, would have us believe that every village, township and city across Michigan need exactly the same laws and regulations to prosper. To the contrary, each community is different and must have the flexibility to tailor laws and regulations to lhe needs of its local businesses and residents in order to prosper." "So far the state has reversed local laws regarding building codes, downtown development, farm locations, tobacco, firearms, advertising, pay phones, dry cleaning and racing pigeons. Enough al­ ready! We need Proposal 2." Read about Barry County SPORTS in the Hastings Banner EACH WEEK! The Lakewood band offers a bit of nostalgia with its band invitational pertormance. Send the BANNER to friends and relatives who have moved away. Call |-Ad Graphics to Subscribe. 945-9S54 Get Your Copies of The Hastings Banner at any of these Area Locationsoo Hastings • Admiral • Back Door Deli • Bosley’s • Hastings Speedy Mart • Fclpausch • X-Press • Northview Grocery • Penn-Nook Gifts • Plumb's • R & J's • Superette • Tom's Market • Thomapple Lake Trading Post • Granny's General Store • J-Ad Graphics • G & K Corp. • Middle Lake Grocery & Deli Other • • • • • • • • • • • Dowling Comer Store Cloverdale General Store Banficki General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett's Bait & Tackle A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Orangeville 66 Pine Lake Grocery Goldsworthys Inc., Dowling Goldsworthys. Inc., Hickory Comers Illinois Convenience Store (Taco Bell) • • • • Crvstal Flash Lakc-0 Shell Carl's Market Hamlin's Quik Stop • • • • • Little’s Country Store Carl's Market Cappons Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Lake Odessa Nashville Delton • • • • • • • Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairierille General Store Prairieville 66 Felpasuch Delton Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery • • • • • Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Greg’s Get It and Go Middleville Marketplace Village Grocery • • • • Gun Luke Amoco Wcick’s Food Town Sam's Gourmet Foods Cappon's Quick Mart Middleville Gun Lake Freeport •L&J's • Our Village General Store i �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 12. 2000 Fire drill pays off for 12-year-old boy Fire damages Nashville home by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Very little is known about a fire Mon­ day in Nashville that appeared to have gutted a home at 211 Queen St. Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Fire Chief Bill Wilson could not be reached at his home for comment and repeated attempts to reach him at the fire station were unsuccessful earlier this week. Assistant Fire Chief Curt Scramlin •aid, however, that the cause of lhe blaze was undetermined as of Tuesday. "There was no one home and I have no idea who lived there," said Scramlin. "I was not there." Firefighters were called to the home at about 9:30 a.m. when Nashville resident Darren Fisher. Bob Napier and Kim Han­ son spotted the smoke pouring from the Visit Us on the HET jadnews.com Vermontville and Nashville firefighters confer on strategy for battling a blaze that heavily damaged a home at 211 Queen Street in Nashville Monday. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) roof as they returned from bow hunting. Fisher said. "I pulled up to the intersection and looked to the left and saw the smoke.” said Fisher at the scene. "At first, we thought it was someone's woodburning stove, but then realized the house might be on fire." Napier and Fisher entered the burning home to try to locate any possible vic­ tims while Hanson dialed 911, Fisher said. "We went in through lhe side door and saw a wheelchair tipped over, but no one was around." said Fisher. "Then I thought, 'what if she crawled to another room?"' Napier said flames were rolling along the lower floor ceilings and both he and Fisher knew they had to get out or be­ come victims themselves. According to witnesses, the home was the residence of Rose Butcher and her mother. Edna. No one was hurt and no other informa­ tion was available. GM drive away with by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A 12-year-old boy who was home alone when the smoke alarm sounded at 1 a.m. Monday thought his father was conducting another family fire drill. But when Brandon Rinnels of 1210 Chief Noonday Road opened the door to a bedroom and saw smoke, he knew this time it was for real. "He knew exactly what to do." said Thomapplc Township Emergency Ser­ vices Chief Bob Woodard. "He got out and went to the neighbor's for help. He did everything right, he did an cxcc'ent job." Woodard and his department were called to the scene at 12:59 a.m., but were unable to save the mobile home despite the help of Orangeville Fire De­ partment personnel over the following three hours. "We think it was an electrical short," said Woodard. "It started in a bedroom, next to a circuit breaker." Nearly one half hour after reluming io their station, however, Woodard's de­ partment was celled back to the scene to extinguish a rekindle al lhe home he said. 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It being National Fire Prevention Week. Woodard said Brandon's teachers in Middleville plan to recognize him for following proper fire escape procedures. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Dennis M. Stine, a single man and Connie D. Reel, a single woman. Mortgagors, to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan corporation. Mortgagee, dated the 4th day ot June. A.D.. 1993. and recorded in the Office ot the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 8th day of June. A.D.. 1993. tn Liber 573 on Pages 883-889. which said mort­ gage was thereafter on. to wit the 4th day at June. A.D . 1993. assigned to the Traverse Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation and said assignment was recorded on the 9th day of June. 1993. in the Office at the Register at Deeds for said County of Barry tn Uber 574 on Pages 336-327. and WHEREAs. the amount claimed to be due on said mortgage as of the date of this notice is the sum of Fifty-seven thousand five hundred fortyfour and 83/100 dollars ($57,544 83). tor pnnapal and interest and. WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and default having been made whereby the power-ofsaie contained in said mortgage has become operative NOW THEREFORE, by virtue ot the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on THURSDAY the 16th day of November, 2000. at 1 00 o'clock in the afternoon, local time, said mortgage will be foreclosed at a sale at pub­ lic auction to the highest bidder at the east door of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings. County of Barry and Slate of Michigan (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage with the inter­ est thereon at eight percent (8%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises The premises described m said mortgage are as follows Property situated in the Township of Assyria, County of Barry. Stale ot Michigan, to wit: ALL THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26 TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. LYING SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD EXCEPT THE WEST 295 FEET THEREOF ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING AT THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. 1 HENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST UNE OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. 773 FEET. THENCE EAST AT RIGHT. ANGLES TO SAID WEST UNE. 295 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGIN NING. THENCE EAST. 426 FEET. THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 A DIS­ TANCE OF 365 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG CENTERUNE. 518 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO A POINT WHICH LIES EAST 295 FEET FROM SAID WEST UNE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST IM; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE. 659 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING AT THE INTER­ SECTION OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 26. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. WITH THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD. THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE. 234 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO A POINT WHICH UES NORTH 1767 FEET FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 26. THENCE NORTH 81 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST. 362 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 311 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO A POINT IN SAID CENTERUNE OF JONES ROAD WHICH LIES NORTHWEST­ ERLY 314 FEET FROM THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 314 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO LANDS LYING SOUTH OF AND ADJACEt T TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL OVER THAT PART OF THE EAST 20 FEET OF THE WEST 741 FEET OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. EXTENDING FROM THE CENTERUNE OF JONES ROAD SOUTH TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1500 FEET OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26 SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC AND OF ANY GOVERNMENTAL UNIT IN ANY PART THEREOF TAKEN. USED OR DEED FOR STREET. ROAD OR HIGHWAY PURPOSES. Commonly known as 9450 Jones Rd.. Bellevue. Ml. The redemption period shall be one year from the date of such sale Dated October 5. 2000 Traverse Mortgage Corporation Assignee of Mortgage CHARLES A FORREST JR Attorney for Traverse Mortgage Corporation 703 E Court St. Flint. Ml 48503 Telephone (810)238-4030 , THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (11/21 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-10-19.pdf d90a7b0f4583a70d2755fb2359e9f948 PDF Text Text NKTIRGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 12J S CHURCH SI WRSTIRGS 49vU 1UJ Hastings board opposes vouchers Saxon gridders seek sixth win ‘Party Barn’ is shut down See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 10 See Story on Page 18 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 00/00100 f . ■■ JQC, PUBLIC LlBRAF.r -Hi IP,CH ST ., HASW^ ’ Ml 4'1058-1895 W W HASTINGS THURSDAY, OCTOBER '9, 2000 VOLUME 147, NO. 42 News Briefs: United Way goal nearly half met The annul Barry County United SOS. $473,000. and a total of $202,842 haa foa ratoel, according to local United Way Executive Director Lam Tte theme for the drive thto year tku year to ‘United Way — The Way Barry County Caret — Cooamity by Community." Mark ite story coat* ma»rw» ety wiU have iu 36th annual banquet at 6:30 loeiybt, Ttamday, Oct 19, at the Welcome Comers United Methodtot Church. Social time will be at 6:30, dianer wiU be at 7. The mean will inclade Swim steak . •anna *wl baked rhirkrn J WOO oamteo, a*mm ar no wsam'www, dessert sad a dianer theater proaea- tatioe featuring Fred aad Bonnie Pliebe hnpenoamiag Abraham and Maty Tc3d Liacoia. Cent is J10 per person.. ReaervaUms must ba made by no later dan Satmday, Oct 14, by cuffing Diana HMpatdMMlMu Ute charcb to located three aad a hatf aSae north of Hastings an M-43. Candidates forum stated for Oct. 27 The neat First Friday program in Hmdags Oct 27 wiU be a forum for the eight candidates in contested races far seats on the Barry County Boaad of Cmnmissiooen. The candidates with competition include Jim French (Republican) and John Loftus (Democrat) in the Second District Eileen Oehler (D) aad Keo Neil (R) ia the Fourth Dis­ trict Clare Tripp (R) and Dee Low­ ell (D) in the Sixth District and Re­ publican Tom Wing and Independent Jan McKeough in the Seventh Dis­ trict Though 10 questiom for both can­ didates will be prepared ahead of time, the audience will be encour­ aged to submit written questions. Fred Jacobs, vice president of JAd Graphics, will serve as modera­ tor. The first Friday forum to held at noon on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. The programs are spon­ sored by the Barry County Demo­ cratic Committee. Jim Pino is the host The forum will be held on the "Last Friday* this month became the lint Friday of next month would be loo late for Banner to publish candi­ dates' answers to questions before . the Nov. 7 election. (Additional) News Briefs (appear on page 2) ANNER PRICE 501 COA to pursue another project by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A divided Barry County Commission on Aging Board this week voted to pur­ sue another building project to house se­ nior citizen activities and programs and continue to explore a collaborative effort to achieve that goal. Hastings Area School District voters last month voted 1,527-1,271 to turn down a $13.9 million bond proposal to fi­ nance the cost of a County Community Center operated jointly by the school system, the COA and the County YMCA. "Die center would have been located be­ hind Hastings High School. In 1998, county voters said no (9,354­ 8,032) to a millage proposal to fund a Barry Community Senior Center for the county's older adults. No time frame was included in the COA'i 6-5 vote to continue to explore all available options for a taxpayer-funded senior citizen center, COA Executive Di­ rector Tammy Pennington said. Some board members felt strongly that the partnership wasn’t the best for the COA and others felt the location wasn't ideal and the voting district was too nar­ row, she said. The COA Board plans to continue col­ laborative exploration with the Hastings schools and YMCA. One board member suggested the public library (which has plans for a new building) as a possible building partner, but no other suggestions were made for a possible collaborative effort, Pennington said, but the board is keeping its options open. "We're trying to get a voter analysis done," she added, by an outside entity to find out what voters believed to be the "shortfalls" of the September bond pro­ posal. One of the classes at Kellogg Community College may do the analysis for the COA. Hastings Schools and YMCA, Pennington said. The COA Board strongly supports voter input, knowing what citizens would like to have in terms of senior services and building projects, she said. After last month's election, Penningtpn said much of the feedback she heard was disappointment that the proposal didn't pass. She also heard some concerns about "the cost of the building added to ongoing operational costs" and dis­ agreement about the location of the pro­ posed center. Some bbiected to just a "piece" of me propo:Ll, such as believ­ ing that the swimming pool was too shal­ low, for instance. Proponents of millage for the center focused on how one building would serve the needs of ail ages, from children to the elderly. Pennington said she heard pros and cons about that from voters, with some thinking that it was not a good See COA, continued, page 2 Fire destroys Rutland Township home New security measures taken by Delton schools by Mary McDonough Staff Writer When Delton Kellogg High School students were first forced to check in at a guard station before they could drive onto the school campus, they didn't like it, according to Brenda Pickett. DK student/community services director. "They said 'You're making it like a prison here’." Pickett said. Now, how­ ever, she said, "the kids are used to it. I don't hear them complaining." The new guard hut, called a "security station" by Superintendent Marsha Wells, is one of several steps the district has taken to guard against incidents like the one occurring at Columbine High School in April 1999. where aeverol stu­ dents were killed by two teens on a shooting rampage. Pickett said the guard station was built after the district was "inundated with phone calls from parents asking how we're going to make Delton schools safe." Last year those entering the campus were asked al the guard station to state their name and what business they had at the high school, and were then allowed to proceed onto campus. This year, visi­ tors must wait until someone in the high school office verifies that they are al­ lowed to come onto the campus. Pickett said the procedure whereby the office must give permission for visitors to proceed should have been in place since the guard station went up in October of 1999. But the district was having trouble staffing the guard booth, she said, so that procedure was not followed consistently until guard attendant Deb Tobias was Jtired. Tobias is required to keep a log of ev­ eryone who enters and leaves the cam­ pus so the building staff knows who is in the school. Tobias does not act like "a tough war­ den." Pickett said. The school believes in "having a balance of rules and safety and being nice." Pickett said. "The kids like her.” she said of Tobias. As anothei way to tighten security, side doors at the high school, middle school and elementary school are kept locked, so visitors must enter the buildings via front doors located near the schools' offices. Pickett and Louise Angelo, director of special programs for the district, have also worked closely with the Barry Township Police to establish safety and reporting procedures, Angelo said. The district has also developed a "Safety Response Guide" which gives staff members a written plan for how to respond in the event of a crisis. The new See SECURITY, cont. page 17 A Whitmore Road couple lost their home to fire Monday despite the efforts of three area fire depart’nents. The fire was discovered when Dean Krouse passed by. saw smoke and used his cellular phone to call 911. Krouse said he yelled into the home and after getting no response, he rescued two dogs tied Io the rear of the structure. No one was inside the house, owned by David Lamance, and no injuries were reported. According to the Hastings Fire Department, the blaze is believed to have started in the living room, leaving the $60,000 home and its $25,000 in contents destroyed. Helping the Hastings Fire Department were crews from Thomapple Township and Orangeville. The home was insured. Delton teacher to face sexual assault charges by Mary McDonough Staff Writer An Oct. 31 preliminary exam has been set to determine whether Delton teacher Francis Grabowski should be bound over to circuit court to stand trial on charges Rising to the Occasion... The Hastings Saxons' tennis squad earned second place honors at last Friday's regional tournament at East Grand Rapids High School and will participate in this Friday's Division III State tournament at Okemos High School and Michigan State University because of that achievement. Here coach Sarah Johnston stands beside her team that obviously shined, once again, during the post season. of third degree criminal sexual conduct, aggravated stalking and felonious as­ sault. Third degree criminal sexual assault involves penetration without the consent of the victim. Grabowski is accused of sexually assaulting a 26-year-old teacher June 26, a crime that carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. The felonious assault charge, which carries a maximum penalty of four years in prison, was the result of an incident in July where Grabowski allegedly threat­ ened the victim with a hatchet, accord­ ing to Captain Tim Bourgeois of the Kalamazoo Township Police. The sulking charge, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, arose from "numerous contacts that the victim felt were threatening, harassing or intimidating." Bourgeois said. The al­ leged sulking occurred over a span of time between the initial incident in June and Sept. 27. when the victim reported the incidents to police, according to Bourgeois. "There was a delay in her report," Bourgeois said. Grabowski was arrested Oct. 6, 10 days after the victim reported the incidents. Bourgeois said. Grabowski was arraigned in Kalamazoo County's Eighth District Court North Oct. 9. All of the incidents arc alleged to have occurred in Kaiamazoo Township. Grabowski is free on bond waiting preliminary exam. A $250,000 10 percent bond was set, meaning $25,000 in cash See CHARGES, cont. page 2 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner Thursday. October 19. 2000 New round of leadership sessions open to interested citizens "Linking Leaders" is the theme of the Leadership Barry County Program that be­ gins Jan. 26. 200i for citizens who are in­ terested in enhancing their leadership skills for individual growth, organizational im­ provement and increased community effec­ tiveness. Designed to accommodate 25-30 partici­ pants. the deadline to enroll in the program is Nov. 17. The program, which made its debut in 1990. is geared to benefit future leaders and today's community leaders by presenting the most up-to-date leadership styles and is­ sues facing communities today. ■//tow... NEWS 'Holidays* session slated for Nov. 16 B«rry Community Hospice will of­ fer • holiday frief workshop "Getting Though the Holidays" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the hos­ pice office. 430 Meadow Run, Hast'»8» The workshop is intended to help ■he bereaved anticipate, navigate aad cope with a season usually as­ sociated with good cheer. The wonhop will be free of charge. Those who want to register or for more information, call 948­ 8452 or 1-800-254-5939. Students to rake, bag leaves In city Objectives of the program arc to: ■ Understand shared leadership and leader­ ship styles. • Gain knowledge and understanding of the community. • Know how to affect public policy. • Understand how to function in chang­ ing organizations. • Comprehend political and financial structures of the community. In order to reach the objectives. Leader­ ship Barry County will provide a mixture of workshops, home assignments and travel experiences under the guidance of a variety of resource people. Animal shelter finish date set The long-awaited completion of the new Barry County Animal Shel­ ter will be recognized in a special ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11. The Barry County Huma.ie Soci­ ety, which spearheaded the drive to have the new shelter built, said the new facility is located near the end of Industrial Park Drive, not far from the Viking Corp, building. Immunization clinics canceled The usual fall immunization clin­ ics held in Hastings every Thursday afternoon by the Barry-Eaton District Health Department will be canceled temporarily starting today (Oct 19). The Health Department will have flu vaccine clinics throughout Barry County between Oct 19 and Nov. 30, and immunization staff will be needed. However, immunizations will con­ tinue to be made available to the public at the District Health De­ partment building in Hastings from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Tuesday and on the third Saturday of each month from 8:30 to 11 a.m. City residents who are unable to rake and baa their leaves this year for 4b* fcmJI Hi oteaanp can use School eighth­ graders to do the work instead. The students plan to do the raking aad bagging from 10:15 a m. to 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 31, as part of a school service project. In case of in­ clement weather, the make-up dale Hastings Middle trill be Nov. 6 or 7. The program is limited to residen­ tial lawns of a half acre or less. Homeowners are encouraged to let the youngsters use whatever rakes they may have. Residents interested in participat­ ing in the program should call City HaB at 945-2468 by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct 20. The service is limited to the first 100 callers Spaghetti dinner will help museum Volunteers from the Bernard Histcrical Society and Museum will serve their second annual spaghetti sapper from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 21. at the Hope Township Hall ouM-43. The hall is located midway be­ tween Delton and Hastings. There is no established price for the meal, but donations will be ac­ cepted. Proceeds will be used to benefit the Bernard Museum, based in Delton, which has more than 25,000 artifacts and specializes in preserving Southwest Barry County history. The museum grounds include a nature trail, a former local hospi­ tal. a one-room schoolhouse, an 1800s country store, a seamstress cottage, a blacksmith shop, imple­ ment building, a working windmill and bib and flower gardens. 'All Hallows Eve* at Charlton Park Historic Charlton Park will cele­ brate Halloween with an old-fash­ ioned "All Hallows Eve" from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. The event will feature a costume contest, old-fashioned treats, dough­ nuts on a string, cider, hayrides, a jack-o lantern contest and story­ telling around a bonfire. Activities will coincide with the Hastings chapter of the Jaycees Haunted House matinee at 3 p.m. that Saturdny. Children attending the activities must be accompanied by an adult. Advance tickets are available at the park office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ’ Monday through Friday. Admission is $3 per person. Chil­ dren ages 2 and under will be free. ^.Haunted Hopse times scheduled The Hastings chapter of the Jaycees will have their annual Haunted House attraction, which was voted the best in Michigan last year, from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Satur­ days through Oct- 28. It also will be open on Halloween night. Tuesday. Oct. 31, from 7 to 10 The attractions this year al the bam next to the Upjohn House will be "Fire and Brimstone," "Toxic Waste," "Welcome to Dinner." "Children of the Corn," a haunted cemetery and "Dr. Freakenstein's Lab." Jaycees President Dee Lowell said the celebration definitely is intended to scare visitors, so it may not be appropriate for small children. *lt*s Cider Time* ends this weekend The final Historic Bowens Mills "It’s Cider Time" festival event this fall will be the Photo Show A Chil­ dren's Festival Weekend, along with cider making, mill tours, horse drawn wagon rides and family fun. The gates will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Featured will be a display of mill photos in the museum and a slide show featuring all of the festivals held earlier this fall. Bowens Mills Studios has invited some old fash­ ioned view camera photographers, and there will be a photo contest with mill photos from this year in the museum to enjoy. There will be special activities for the children. On Saturday there will be a children's costume contest, with judging at I p.m. Also included will be free horse-drawn wagon rides and a petting zoo with farm animals. All children ages 15 and under are free this weekend only. After this weekend's photo show and children's festival, the mill will be closed for three weeks and then will re-open Friday, Nov. 24 for "Christmas at the Mill" the "grand fi­ nale" of Bowens Mills* fund-raising season. "Christmas at the Mill" will con­ tinue every Saturday and Sunday un­ til Christmas, with no admission charge. Bowens Mills is located in the heart of Yankee Springs, two miles north of the Gun Lake State Park on Briggs Road. For more information, call 795-7530. Traveling seminars supplement the workshop programs and provide first-hand observations of different or similar com­ munity and political situations. In a practical way. the programs explore knowledge that relates to understanding how social, economic and political systems function. Community leaders and citizens use these systems to deal with issues and problems, organizers said. The program is sponsored by Michigan State University Cooperative Extension, Kellogg Community College's Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings and the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. The Barry Community Foundation provides financial support. A dozen local citizens serve on the Leadership Board, which oversees the local program. Participants will experience team work, networking, building friendships and chal­ lenges for the 21st century. COA Cont. from page 1 idea to blend generations while others said it was "a wonderful idea." Other remarks expressed to her were concerns that "there were too many mil­ lages too quickly" making it difficult to evaluate them all. In August, voters in Rutland and Hastings charter townships were asked to approve millage to support operating costs of a new Hastings Public Library (which they did). Other town­ ships also had local millage proposals for a variety of reasons, ranging from roads to fire protection. And next month county voters will be asked to consider millage to help support the county-owned Thor­ napple Manor skilled nursing facility. Pennington and the COA Board are in­ terested in expanding COA services be­ yond its current in-home programs and Meals on Wheels. They want to reach out to the growing population of senior citizens with more recreation, leisure and enrichment activities "and get more iqto healthy aging," Pennington said. The COA currently has one well-at­ tended line dancing class and would like to offer other forms of senior exercise. "We constantly struggle with the old (current COA) building," she said, and the COA wants tej continue evaluating existing space lot determihd' Whether It should "start from* scratch" or investigate ways to make the building more service­ able. Hastings School Superintendent Carl Schoessel said the Hastings School Board has not taken an official stand on whether the district will go back to vot­ ers to ask again for a community center millage. However, in "informal conversa­ tion," Schoessel said, board members expressed their willingness to try again for millage to support a community cen­ ter, if the other collaborating organiza­ tions also decide to try again. YMCA Executive Director Dave Storms said no forma! action has been taken by the YMCA Board about the possibility of pursuing a building project in the wake of the recent millage defeat. The subject will be on next week's board meeting agenda, he said. Board members have been surveyed on their thoughts about a building and Storms said he will tabulate the results for their review. The building committee for the Com­ munity Center is interested in having an independent voter survey conducted to determine "what the real feelings were" about the project, what voters want added or subtracted. Storms said. "That's an important factor for us be­ fore we continue," he said. Dean Miller. National Bank of Hastings president and CEO. was a recent graduate of Leadership Barry County and found that it was a great way for him to meet people be­ cause he had just moved to the community. "There was a nice mix of people from business, government agencies, education, service and volunteer organizations." Miller said of the program. "This has helped pro­ vide a great group of contacts and has been a resource for me personally and in my business. The programs helped to aquaint me with our community as well as our lo­ cal and state government. Since completing the program. I have become more involved as a committee and board member sev­ eral organizations." Miller said. The newest series of Leadership Barry County starts with a Jan. 26-27 weekend retreat at the Kellogg Biological Center (Gul) Lake). Dinner and overnight accom­ modations arc included in the program reg­ istration fee. Other sessions are set for 4-9 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 8 when the topic will be "Conducting Effective Mectings/Conflict Resolution;" 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21. "Structure and Financing Local Gov­ ernment;" 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tucsday, Feb. 27. "Focus on Barry County;" 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. March 14. "State Issues, Lansing;" and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 24, concluding with a "National Issues/Communications & Consensus" and graduation. The $250 registration fee per participant will include all workshop materials, travel expenses, overnight lodging, meals and re­ source people. Partial scholarships are available on a limited basis. Applicants will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. For information or registration, call 616­ 948-9500. CHARGES, cont from page 1 had to be posted in order for Grabowski to be released. Grabowski, 37, is a resident of Kala­ mazoo. He is a Delton Kellogg High Schoo) foreign language teacher who has been with the district nine years, accord­ ing to School Superintendent Marsha Wells. "Mr. Grabowski has been on a medical leave, and a return date is un­ known at this time," she said in a written statement. Wells said the charges "relate to events which occurred with an adult dur­ ing the summer months off school premises. We will be monitoring the pro­ ceedings and will be processing informa­ tion as it is made available to us. This is a police matter... we are not going to comment further." Visitors entering the high school grounds last Friday were stopped at a guard station and asked to wait while the guard called the high school office to sec whether the visitors were expected. According to Louise Angelo, the dis­ trict's media liaison, stopping visitors wishing to enter the school grounds and checking to see if they're expected has been standard procedure at the high school and did not have anything to do with the arrest Grabowski. (Sec re­ lated story: "New security measures taken by Delton schools.") Frances Grabowski Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, 7 ; Find Work, etc. Call ..^45-9554‘ Many strings attached... Local children ages 7 to 18, enrolled in the Suzuki classes for string instruments, performed last Sunday afternoon for patients at Thomapple Manor. Shown here playing violins and cellos are (from left, back) Patricia Garber, Emily Parker (hidden), Sarah Brandt, Alyssa Mills, (front) Christopher Parker, Keith Garber, Tyler Swanson and Jenny LaJoye. Their teacher is Carolyn Meitz and Patti LaJoye served as accompanist. Walt Endsley remembered as a helpful, caring person There was a funeral at Grace Lutheran Church Wednesday morning for a man whom many described as someone whose purpose in life was to help others. Walter Endsley, 69. bom and raised in this area and a lifelong resident, was a physical therapist and respiratory thera­ pist by trade at Thomapple Manor and Pennock Hospital, respectively, but he was known for helping others in many additional ways. Endsley, who died last Sunday after­ noon of stomach cancer, was famous for taking people places they couldn't get to without his volunteer help. Those who knew him were aware that he seemed to be constantly preparing to give a needy or elderly person a ride to a doctor's ap­ pointment or to see friends, relatives or loved ones. "He ran a lot of errands for people who needed help,** said longtime friend and co-worker Susan Beach. "He was always helping someone out. Barb Buehler, who worked with Ends­ ley for many years at Pennock, said he seemed to have a special gift for com­ forting patients. "When Walt walked into the room, everyone would relax.” she said. He had a peace and serenity about him that helped the patients to relax." Endsley worked the night shift for many years at Pennock. "He did so much for so many people." Buehler said. "He was one of those peo­ ple who was always friendly and well liked." Beach remembered. "He was very out­ going. By the lime he was around some­ one he didn't know for 15 minutes, they were already like old friends. He was a very friendly and compassionate man." He also was described as having a ter­ rific sense of humor. Many remembered him on the Pennock night shift as the one who insisted on being Santa Claus at the Christmas party and imitating a statue of St. Nick. Endsley was so well regarded that many people asked him to be trustee of many peoples’ estates. Endsley and his wife. Jean, however, had to endure personal tragedy when their daughter. Rita Thompson, died of leukemia in 1982 as a young mother of two girls. Both of the children. Holly and Mclany. then were raised by their mater­ nal grandparents. They also had to endure the tragedy of losing an infant daughter. Linda, in 1962. Jean is a retired elementary school teacher. Walt Endsley was bom in Carlton Township and graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1951. He served in the U.S. Army and the Reserves. He worked at Thomapple Manor until 1971. when he joined the staff at Pen­ nock. After retiring in 1995. he worked as a custodian for the Hastings Area School System. Besides being a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, he was a member of the Hickory Corners post of the Ameri­ can Legion and the Hastings Car Club. An avid traveler, he visited Germany. Hong Kong and most recently Ireland. The Endsleys were famous for opening their home pool to area children for swimming lessons. Buehler commented, "He defined his life by service to others.” Among his survivors, besides his wife and granddaughters, arc son Neil E. End­ sley of Middleville; four other grandchil­ dren, Neil, Nick and Kyle Endsley and Samantha Walsh, all of Middleville; a great-grandson. Dathan Thompson of Hastings; three brothers; three sisters; and many nieces and nephews. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 19. 2000 - Page 3 Rutland Township Board declines bid for sale of property by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A bid of $801,000 by Gavin Chevrolet to purchase 11 acres of township property on the M-43/M-37 commercial corridor was declined by the Rutland Charter Township Board last week. "That's the only bid we did receive and it is less than the appraisal," said Super­ visor Robert Edwards when announcing the results of a sealed bid process at a regular meeting Oct. 11. Edwards would not reveal, however, the appraised value of the land pur­ chased by the township 10 years ago for $45,000. "I can't release that to you until the board decides what to do with the prop­ erty, but the bid is less than the ap­ praised value," he said in response to a question by Joe Lyons. The board next will explore listing the property with a real estate agent, Ed­ wards said. "We will consult counsel on that," he said. "We had to first do a public offer­ ing. That (listing) is an alternative for the township and that’s another reason, too, I think the attorney advised us not to divulge the appraised value." In other business at the meeting, the board approved with a 5-2 vote the 2001 budget showing tota» expected revenues of $439,097 and total expected expendi­ tures of $456,720. Ckik Robin McKenna explained that $17,623 will be taken from the current fund balance of $430,000 to balance the proposed 2001 budget. Treasurer Blanche Munjoy, however, voted "no" on the budget adoption after protesting the $130,000 expected to be generated for the library, now that voters have approved a 1.6-mill levy in the Aug. 8 primary. The previous township contribution for library operations was $21,993, gener­ ated with .3 mills. "I'm doubting that figure and I will doubt it until it's proven," said Munjoy. "This is how many more times more than $21,000? Bob, that's better than five times more." "I can't help it, Mrs. Munjoy," said Edwards. "You can come into my office tomorrow morning and I will show that it's correct. I've done it several times. It is correct." Trustee Finley Hansford also cast a "no" vote on the budget saying: "To me. it's going to be a lot of fat pockets." Edwards reminded the board that the Aug. 8 ballot language was approved. Though the original proposed budget was presented to the board with fund balances absent, the actual budget adopted last week did show fund bal­ ances after criticism from former Clerk Barbara Bedford. "I would like to thank and congratulate to whomever arranged this," said Roger Vilmont to the board. "It's a huge im­ provement over what we saw in the past." The board also adopted a resolution confirming the special assessment roll for Algonquin Lake control for $40,170. And, the board adopted a resolution opposing proposal 00-2 on the Nov. 7 bal­ lot. "Proposal 00-2 does not merely require a two-thirds vote on legislation that would usurp local control but also will require a two-thirds vote in both the house and the senate for laws that en­ hance the statutory authority of town­ ship," the resolution states. "Local con­ trol can best be preserved through town­ ship residents and their elected township officials communicating their expecta­ tions to the Michigan Legislature that local government is the most appropriate institution for resolving matters of local concern. Hastings School board opposes voucher plan by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Hastings School Board Monday passed a resolution opposing Proposal 1, which would allow students attending private schools to receive yearly state aid in the form of vouchers equaling half the average per-pupil aid given to public school students. Board member Eugene Haas voted against the resolution, stating that the board had not been given an "accurate" or "fair" assessment of the pros and cons of the proposal. The resolution passed by the board stated that, "Whereas it is important for the electorate to be informed about the issues associated with Proposal 1, such as whether all students, regardless of so­ cio-economic background, will have the opportunity to receive equal benefit if Proposal 1 is enacted and vouchers are used for students to attend private and or parochial schools; if private and parochial schools accepting vouchers provided under Proposal 1 must accept any students who apply for admission, or if the private and parochial schools can establish admission policies which may be interpreted as being discriminatory; whether or not private and parochial schools which accept the vouchers pro­ vided under Proposal 1 will have the same degree of oversight that public schools have; and the impact that the enactment of Proposal 1 would have on the financial resources available to pub­ lic schools; and whereas constituents of the Hastings Area School System Board of Education have asked for some guid­ ance from the board in regard to Proposal 1, and whereas the information about Proposal 1 that the board members have received from the Michigan Association of School Boards and other sources has advocated a no vote on Proposal 1, therefore be it resolved that the Hastings Area School System Board of Education officially declares its opposition to the proposed initiative on school vouchers." Prior to the board's vote on the resolu­ tion. Haas read a written statement ex­ pressing his opposition to it. "We usually rely on the Michigan As­ sociation of School Boards, Michigan Association of Schoo) Administrators and others to provide administrators and board trustees with an objective under­ standing of the pros and cons surrounding educational issues," Haas said. "On this proposal, they have failed to deliver the value that I expect from the tax dollars we invest as dues. I question the objectivity and integrity of the infor­ mation they are providing. I am very dis­ appointed that we have been asked to support a resolution to publicly oppose this proposal. Generally speaking, the pros and cons on both sides of this de­ bate have not been presented accurately or fairly, and I am very concerned that we trustees may not have developed an honest and objective understanding of the issues that accompany this proposal. In hindsight, I wish that we as a body had arranged a study session to consider the actual legislative proposal, so that we could make a determination based on our study and discussion, rather than re­ lying on the many articles and editorials published and provided by others. "My fear is that we would guide our constituents to err in their decision-mak­ ing process to the detriment of kids. 1 be­ lieve a more appropriate resolution would have encouraged voters to study this issue and vole in the manner their conscience deems best for kids. We could then have arranged to publish a copy of the proposed legislation from which the ballot proposal was distilled for the voters* study and consideration. "In light of the fact that we cannot provide our constituents with a clear, honest and objective summary of the pros and cons for both sides of the Pro­ posal 1, I believe it is inappropriate to support this resolution." Board members Patricia Endsley, Larry Haywood, and Mike Hubert spoke in support of the resolution. If Proposal 1 is passed, Haywood said, "the very students we're aiming to help the most will end up with the least amount of help." Those will be students left In failing school districts after stu­ dents using vouchers leave, he said. (Opponents of vouchers have said that the proposal will drain money from pub­ lic schools, leaving less resources avail­ able to those who remain in public schools.) "I'm personally convinced (Proposal 1) is a bad thing for the students in the state," Haywood said. Hubert said if the voucher proposal is passed, the "cream of the crop" will be taken out of public schools, leaving be­ hind "kids whose parents don't care" and special needs students. Endsley also said that there would be less money to operate public schools if Proposal 1 is passed. Haas said after the meeting that he be­ lieves information provided by the MASB and MASA was slanted in the di­ rection of opposing vouchers. He said he tried to "identify impartial resources" to research the pros and cons of the pro­ posal, including visiting the web sites of the group opposing vouchers and group pushing for them (www.allkidsfirst.org and www.kidsfirstyes.com). Schoo) Superintendent Carl Schoessel said the district will publish the resolu­ tion in the district's newsletter. A recent circuit court decision made it possible for the district to do so, he said. According to a written release by the Michigan Education Association, Ingham Circuit Judge Michael Harrison ruled Oct. 5 that Secretary of State Candice Miller was wrong to silence public schools and public school employee unions from speaking opt about Proposal I or any other ballot initiative. Harrison was ruling on a suit filed by the MEA and Huron Valley Schools challenging Miller's interpretation of the Michigan Campaign Finance Act and a series of rulings she issued late in the summer that essentially stopped public schools and employee unions from dis­ seminating information about the voucher initiative and other election is­ sues. Harrison's ruling suits that school em­ ployees can use school mailboxes to communicate with members and that Board of Education and districts can pro­ vide factual information on the ballot question at school expense and on school time. "The district is free to distribute infor­ mation on the proposal and it need not be balanced, just factual," the written MEA statement said. Random locker searches OK’d for Hastings Schools by Mary McDonough Staff Writer A new school policy permitting random searches of student lockers was approved by the Hastings School Board Monday night. The new policy was passed in response to a change in the state school code from requiring reasonable cause for a locker search to allowing "suspicionless" searches. School Superintendent Carl Schoessel said previously that the change in the school code was probably in response to school violence such as the Columbine incident, where students were shot and killed by angry fellow students. "I think the idea is that they're trying to keep schools safer," Schoessel said. Also at Monday's meeting, Schoessel reported that on Oct. 5 two speciallytrained drug-detecting dogs and their handlers conducted searches of Hastings High School, Hasting Middle School, the Opportunity Center and the Turnaround Center. At the middle school, four lockers were checked based on the dogs' searches, but no illegal substances were fount At the high school, two lockers and se»en cars were searched, with one student being suspended for 10 days be* cause of traces of marijuana found in the student's car. The search of the Opportu­ nity Center and Turnaround Center, the district's alternative education facilities, resulted in traces of marijuana being found in two students* cars. Those stu­ dents also were suspended for 10 days. All three students had the opportunity to reduce their suspensions to five days if they participated in substance abuse counseling. Also at Monday's meeting, a change in the district's policy on student internet access was approved. The change allows students 18 years or older to have unlim­ ited Internet access and allows students under 18 years to have unlimited access if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Access to the Internet for all students was previously restricted to areas deemed appropriate, with passwords and software filters being used to keep stu­ dents away from pornographic sites and other restricted areas. Randi Pennepacker, dressed In the traditional garb of a Russian grandmother, shows students in Herman Lartigue's second grade class what Russians usually eat for breakfast. DK Elementary students learn about Russia by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Delton Kellogg second graders in Herman Lartigue's ebss learned about the Russian culture and also learned the importance of being kind, respectful and responsible during a presentation last week given by Orangeville resident Randi Pcnnepackcr. Pen nepacker donned the authentic dress of a Russian grandmother, read to the students a book about a Russian grandmother, talked to the students about how people in Russia lived, taught the students some Russian words, and shared with the students various articles used by Russian people, including Russian fur hats, Russian coins, Russian dolls, and an example of the Russian alphabet. Pennepacker has traveled to Russia twice on behalf of the Message Ministry of Kalamazoo. "I like to share with the children what I've learned and seen to make their understanding of others broader," she explained. She also has grandchildren at­ tending the school. Pennepacker read the book "Babushka's Doll" by Patricia Polacco. "Babushka" is the Russian word for grandmother, and the book is about bow a little girl learns to be kinder and more respectful. The message was similar to the "SK2R" program adopted at the elementary where students are taught to be safe, kind, respectful and responsible, according to Lartigue. Lartigue said hit students have learned much this year about being respectful of others* beliefs and ways of doing things. "We've been talking about a lot of multi­ cultural things — the way different people think," he explained. Lartigue, who is African American, has shared with the students his heritage and family stories, and students have discussed their own differences, he said. One student, for example, is prohibited by his religion from saying the pledge of allegiance or celebrating birthdays, he said. Students thought the boy felt left out because he was not able to join in on these activities, so decided to support his decision not to participate. "We didn't want him to feel out of place. I thought it was kind of cool because the kids voted on it It was their idea." The students are learning, Lartigue said, that "everybody's the same inside" despite exterior differences. Hastings Township Board passes $273,895 budget by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Hastings Township Board approved a budget of $273,895 in expenditures and $273,925 in revenues at its meeting last week. The budget goes into effect Jan 1. 2001. The budget reflects a decrease of $7,665 in projected expenditures from last year’s projected expenditures of $281,560. It re­ flects an increase of $16,475 from last year’s projected revenues of $257,450. Township Clerk Bonnie Cruttenden said the budget is slightly smaller than last year because library services no longer have to be paid out of general fund revenues. A special library millage passed by voters in August will provide library funding in­ stead, she said. Also, she said, because Township Supervisor Dick Thomas is retiring, the township no longer has to make pension payments for him, which reduced budget expenditures. Also, she said, there are no scheduled elections in 2001, which will de­ crease expenditures by approximately $4,000. The 2001 budget anticipates an incn*«se in state revenue sharing from $185,000 in 2000 to $200,000 in 2001. Property tax revenues are projected to in­ crease from $36,000 in 2000 to $38,475 in 200). The increase is expected despite a rollback in the amount of property taxes assessed due to Headlee Amendment restric­ tions. The amount levied will be reduced from .81 mill in 2000 to .79 mill in 2001, Cruttenden said. Other projected revenues include $1,800 for licenses and permits, $17,750 for ser­ vice charges, and $15,600 in interest. Projected expenditures include $19,500 for the township board and township board administrative fees and equipment, $13,505 for the supervisor, $750 for elections, $20,100 to pay for the contracted assessor, $16,250 for the township clerk and deputy clerk, $2,250 for the Board of Review, $13,040 for the township treasurer and deputy treasure.*, $6,500 for township hall maintenance and utilities, $7,500 for the township cemetery and cemetery sexton, $50,000 for fire protection, $16,500 for police protection, $70,000 for road repairs, $20,000 for dust control, and $14,900 for pensions, medical insurance payments, so­ cial security, insurance, and bonds. Cruttenden said the major change in the budget was the addition of $20,100 for the assessor. Previously, Thomas was paid $11,440 to act as township assessor as well as supervisor. But the new supervisor, Jim Brown, will not be doing any assess­ ing, so the township had to hire an inde­ pendent contractor. The new assessor will not be receiving mileage or fringe benefits, which will offset some of the increased ex­ pense of hiring him, Cruttenden said. A separate fund for the library millage is projected to receive $77,700 in property tax money, which will be given to the Hastings Public Library for contracted ser­ vices. Get Your COLOR FILM DEVELOPED Quickly and Professionally! We also do RE-PRINTS and ENLARGEMENTS! 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Not one of us can say, “I will never end up in a nursing home” since none of us know s for certain the future events that may lead to our life’s destiny. On Jan. I. 1999, Medicare reimburse­ ments for nursing care were lowered con­ siderably, placing genuine stress on all nursing homes where a good many of the patients arc Medicare and not private pay. Thomapple Manor, a skilled facility pro­ viding 24-hour nursing care as well as reha­ bilitative care, has made cost cuts while still Write Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one Issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. maintaining quality care and retaining licensure and because of this finds itself (for the first time in many years) enduring a financial loss. Financial profit for any county facility is not an ultimate goal, but they at least need to break even to be able to operate into the future. To the many people who say to me - why don’t they cut more salaries, reduce staff, cut out the extras, etc., I ask you... not only how you feel we can then pass inspections and stay in existence... but for how long can they maintain the care you. I. or anyone else would want to receive if we were living there? “Living there" is the key phrase, for it is now home to those .* residence, whether temporarily or permanently. The quality of life and care must be the main concern and professionally trained people must provide this in all areas that arc necessary to main­ tain a home and give required basic and skilled nursing. 1 really do wonder how we can put a price level on human care, digni­ ty and respect. Don’t you? On Nov. 7, there will be a ballot for .85 mill for maintenance of the manor during this stress period Support of this proposal is entirely a personal decision but I ask you and the reader to ask yourselves: In the future, should I (or any member of my fam­ ily) need to be a resident of Thomapple Manor will it be there for me and if it is. will I receive the care I want and require? in conclusion here is an anonymous quote, probably not meant for this situation, but it certainly docs apply. “Life is a voyage in which we choose nei­ ther vessel, nor weather and often not the destination, but much can be done in the management of the sails, the guidance of the helm and the maintenance of the possi­ ble destination.” Shirley Rugg, Hastings How much Gore bashing is believable? Dear editor: How could one heart hold so much hatred? I refer to Maureen Dudley’s recent letter in the Banner, stating that Al Gore would create bigger government. This about the administration that has reduced the federal work force by several hundred thousand in eight years. This rhetoric is recognizable as coming straight out of the month of George W. Bush. Ms. Dudley is also still mccns ’ over alleged democratic fund-raising in the 1996 campaign, apparently referring to funds from China. 1 recall that the Republican National Chairman at that time also con­ Sanchez impresses a Republican To the editor: I’m not a resident of Barry County, but I have a few fnends who live there and I work with some others in Lansing. Recently I picked up a Banner and become interested in a discussion-forum involving two politicians running for scats in the Michigan legislature. They were a republican, Giry Newell, and a Democrat, Henry Sanchez. My UAW local sent out a list telling us who to vote for. Of course, all of them were Democrats. That way the union leaders do not have to bargain at contract time for all the free stuff the'Democrats arc promising to give us. They even got us Nov. 7 off. How thoughtful! Normally, I ignore this sort of union hog­ wash because I am a Republican, but after I read the article in the Banner. I think I will be talking to everyone I can think of and urge them to vote for Mr. Sanchez. You sec, the Second Amendments is very important to me. Our civil rights arc going away fast. It is a matter of trust. 1 sense very strongly that people involved in government do not trust me any more, especially the So how can you really help people? Mxxu Your L6GISIATOAS: Dear editor: U5. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tonnela, regional representative. . u's' Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth Heise Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451 -8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. In my teen years and even stretching into my 20s, I was debating with myself silent­ ly. The subject was something like this, “Why am I here?” “What shall I do with my life?” or “What do f really want to do?” Finally, after many years of listening to the world that then was, and comparing it to the instruction Book for people, I conclud­ ed that I should help people. There surely was ample evidence of a great need. This bought me to another question: “How can you help people permanently, practically and efficiently?” There was fur­ ther debate with myself and others on such projects as: “The Heifer Project” (give each poor family a young cow, for milk); “ The Slum Project” (give each poor family a new house); “The New Deal Project” (give everyone a job or .more precisely stated, a paycheck); and then there was one more. “The Liberal Project" (give everyone a reli­ gion, make the entrance requirement so low that anyone can get in and everyone is included and make the weekly meetings so amusing and entertaining that everybody will come as they are). This 1 guess would also include the “New Age Movement." Now' 50 years plus later, there seems to be no argument about the need of the pre­ sent hour. There is ample evidence of a great need to help people. I believe most will agree, the greatest need in our world today, is to help people. Some are suggesting and now practicing the “Eliminate People Project." (abortion and euthanasia), it seems the people prob­ lems arc getting much worse. Now after that overview of the human creatures on planet earth, let’s gc: back to the still current question, “How can I (and you) help people permanently, practically, and efficiently"? A number of young adults have said to me recently, something like this. “I am baffled, bewildered, frustrated, perplexed and troubled." This surely is to be expected with our growing "people problems." How can we help people? Here is the answer that came to my remembrance (providentially) many years ago from the people's instruction Book, called the Holy Bible. “Therefore, if any­ one is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." 2 Corinthians 5:17.1 then responded to this statement of fact with, “Yes Lord I believe you are right, this is the only way to help people permanently, practically and efficiently. Here am I, Lord, with all my history of humanness, weak­ ness, etc. Change me, rearrange me, mold me and make me like You want me to be. I trust You, and You know all about me (You created me). You love me (want the best for me and are ready and willing to help me)" The Lord Jesus seemed to say to me. “There will have to be some changes made.” I responded to that with, “I antici­ pated that." Would you like to help people? Do you have a better way? Genuine faith in Jesus Chrjst works through love. “But be doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” James 1:22. Russ Sarver, Hasting "7/M WeeJa'l 1Us'™«,sBaNNER PUBLIC OPINION: ceded he had received money from China. The Republican Party regularly receives twice as much in campaign funding from large corporations as the Democrats. When Ms. Dudley talks about Al Gore, spending, spending, spending on new pro­ grams - what new programs? And as to the Gore campaign lying, there is a fine line between lying and exaggeration. When Ms. Dudley claims outright that we will have 80 percent of our income confiscated by the government under Gore, was she exaggerat­ ing or lying? Carl Mcllvain, Hastings Democrats. They do not seem to trust me with my money either, but that is another subject. Mr. Sanchez says he parts company with the Democrats on gun control. Obviously, he is acknow ledging that his own political party is tn fact. anti-Sccond Amendment. Mostly they lie in public, and won’t admit this. So. it took real courage for Mr. Sanchez to say it. Therefore, when he says he is pro-gun, it somehow rang true. It came right off the page at me. On the other hand, Mr. Newell said something bizarre about full automat­ ics?! Fully automatic military weapons, also known as machine guns, arc genuine “assault weapons.” They arc illegal for civilians, and have been for nearly 70 years. Why did Mr. Newell bring this up? It reminded me of the distortions the anti-gun people use when referring to semi-automat­ ics. Il is an attempt to associate real military guns with the semi-automatic civilian guns, so as to scare people. It is a nasty little con job that works on people who do not know much about guns. People had better wake up. I have spoken to a few guys who think somehow they have fooled the government. More than one per­ son has pointed out how their shotguns, loaded with buckshot, have far more fire­ power than anything else inside of 50 yards. They arc correct, but for some reason they think the government is stupid on this sub­ ject Apparently, in tbmr mm<b. the govern­ ment is only interested in those guns that look mean and ugly, not your garden-vari­ ety 12 gauge. The media cannot emotional­ ly upset people by the sight of a shotgun. We sec them all the lime, and they arc prac­ tically common household utensils. When crimes arc committed with them, they do not make headlines. Most of the damage at Columbine was done with two plain shotguns that the punks sawed off. The other two pistol cal­ iber guns got all the attention. The govern­ ment knows all this. They arc merely set­ ting the legal precedents necessary to go after everything else. Ask England, the Australians, or the Canadians. We arc next! Bob Bclctz, Ceresco, Mich. Use the BANT CLASSIFIED! 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Saturday 8 30 am - Noon Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Jerry Johnson Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 Dan Walters, Ddton: "No, it’s just been fine." Virginia Alles, Middleville: Scott Neeb, Lake Odessa: Ashley Pierpoint, Hastings: Pat Michaud, Woodland Township: Tom Apol, Caledonia: "I think Bush and Gore are so well coached, the debates are more of a rehearsed show. How about having debates earlier in the race so we could have more spontaneous answers?" "I just went and registered to vote. I guess in a way I was disappointed because they can’t agree on any subject. They’re always arguing." "I thought both were wordy. They went over the time limit and didn’t actually answer the questions. You don’t really get a straight answer from them. The debates haven't changed my opinion." "I haven't been "I feel the debates are doing what they're supposed disappointed. In fact. I’m leaning toward Gore and last to. Sometimes they get lost in form instead of substance. night (Oct. 17 debate) just cofirmed that for me even There are important issues more." that should be debated. Generally, I like the subjects they're hitting on." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 19. 2000 - Page 5 LETTERS from our readers... George W. Bush is ‘man of privilege and favoritism' To the editor: If Clinton was a “New Democrat." George W. Bush and Dick Cheney must certainly be considered "New Republi­ cans." There’s no mention of the old GOP icons Reagan or Gingrich in their campaign! They are even indifferent to the abortion issue, refusing to take a stand, trying to play both sides. In the first debate, I could not believe Bush challenging A) Gore to assume responsibility for his actions in attending a fund-raiser by Buddhist monks. This chal­ lenge comes from a man who is an admit­ ted cocaine user and alcoholic. While the records are suspiciously unclear. Bush was arrested in 1972 for cocaine possession and/or drunk driving. His penance was one year of community service. In the presiden­ tial primary. Bush slated that he has not used cocaine in at least the last seven years, whatever that means! Let’s look at George W's military record. Twelve days before losing his student draft deferment, he applied to the Coast Guard and was accepted that very day. This is despite the fact that there was a year and a half waiting list for the Guard in Texas at that time and more than 100,000 applicants waiting nationwide. As it turns out. an influential family friend with ties to the oil business was able to "pull strings" to move GWB up the list. Furthermore, he skipped officer training school, but then got a special commission as a 2nd lieutenant, something usually reserved for doctors. For a year of his tour, he just did not show up for work and was not punished for it. When questioned on that year, he said “’ can’t remember what I did... I just fulfilled my obligation." He skipped all military medical exams when they began drug testing, then he left service 10 months early. Every American should be appalled at this military record of favoritism. A nut does not fall far from the tree. Remember the phrase "voodoo economics” George senior used in debating Reagan’s economic plan? Little George called Gore’s tax estimates "fuzzy numbers." Here are some real fuzzy numbers. GWB started an oil company with $20,000 of his » own money and borrowed $4.7 million from investors. He ran the company to near Proposal One would misuse tax money To the editor: Eighty-five percent of private schools in this state arc run by religious institutions. It is inevitable that public tax dollars will be used for religious education if Proposition One passes. This proposal changes the Michigan Constitution tc eliminate the prohibition against indirect aid to private and religious schools. If Proposition One passes, the leg­ islature could extend vouchers or tax cred­ its statewide, not just to districts having a one-third failure rate. I urge you to vote on Nov. 7 and defeat this proposition. Thomas O. Maurer, Retired school teacher Thomapple Manor needs support To the editor: Thomapple Manor needs the support of the community it has served for so many years. The faithful nurses, cooks, activity plan­ ners. maintenance personnel therapy, office staff, and hundreds of volunteers need our vote Nov. 7. We have experienced first hand the T.L.C. given to the residents at Thomapple Manor. Dan Shay (father) and James Moore (brother-in-law) were given first class care and the privilege of dying with dignity sur­ rounded by the family who loved them and their extended Thomapple Manor facility. We will be giving our 100 percent sup­ port on Nov. 7th, with a "yes" vote. Joe and Sharon Duffy. Hastings The Manor gives tender loving care Dear editor: If you want good care for your loved ones after you cannot personally care for them any more, vote for the Thomapple Manor millage. I am a frequent visitor and have come to know and enjoy many of the patients. Those employees of the Manor give tender and loving care to their friends the patients. The activities department tries to make the days pass pleasantly for those who want to take part. Wc need to help to continue to ghc ade­ quate care with that special touch. Gail Hess. Hastings collapse before selling it off to another oil company, which-sold it to yet another oil company, which hired GWB as a director and consultant, giving him nearly a quarter million dollars in the new company’s slock, a six figure salary, and perks to boot. The new oil company ’s stock was then sold shortly before the Gulf War. which once started, oil stocks plummeted. As a company director. GWB was required by law to register his stock sale with the Securities Exchange Commission­ er in a timely manner. He failed to register his trade with the SEC as an "insider” until the Gulf War was over and iong past and required reporting date. He was never cited nor fined for that failure. Also in this lime period, he bought into part ownership of the Texas Rangers base­ ball team for $600,000, most or all of which was borrowed, then sold it shortly after­ ward for $14 million. Once again, a man of privilege and favoritism! Bush is constantly haranguing Gore about the past seven years of the Clinton Administration being "squandered" with little being done. If my memory serves me correctly, the Republicans said "Give us control of the House and Senate and we will get things done." Well, they got their control, but it seems to me that while Clinton/Gore were unilaterally dealing with atrocities in Somalia, refugee flight from Cuba, chaos in Haiti, genocide in the for­ mer Yugoslavia, reducing crime, and mak- ing our economy the strongest it’s ever been while virtually eliminating unemploy­ ment. the Republicans were recanting in vivid detail, the sexual indiscretions of our president. As parents, we all winced over the details as they were presented ad nause­ am. by the Republican lynch mob in front of our children. The irony here is that some leaders of this lynch mob were just as guilty of sexual indiscretions! Another mantra of the GOP before the last election was that they did not want to be held accountable for the economy after eight years of Clinton. In reference to this stand and in view of our robust economy, the president said in his address at the recent Democratic National Convention, "I hope the American people tak- them at their word.” As George W. Bush said to Al gore, “One should be held accountable for one’s actions.” Let’s take Bush at his word and put someone in the presidency sympathetic to the plight of Buddhist monks instead of a cocaine using alcoholic who has used fami­ ly connections for favoritism in military' placement and business financing. Let us not reward Republicans who squandered their political mandate from the last elec­ tion, with the presidency and control over the House and Senate. Vote for AI Gore. Joseph Lukasiewicz, Hastings Prop One trashes public education To the editor: The creators of Proposal One know full well that passing it will have a serious neg­ ative impact on Michigan's public schools and cause large tax increases. It is part of their plan. These are the same people who have been trashing public school teachers for years. In the past couple years they have begun to attack public schools, always referring to them as “government schools," in order to cloud the simple truth that all of us in our communities have control over our schools. Under their draconian plan, the local con­ trol of schools will be lost. Accountability will be lost and all special needs children wHl be left behind. All to fix a problem with six Michigan Public School Districts, all of which suffcr from the same malady. All of them arc among the poorest of Michigan's citizens. None of the six dis­ tricts will be rescued by Prop One. Teacher bashing has become a recog­ nized right-wing sport. Like any organized attack on groups of citizens, it is cowardly and wrong. The public school teachers I know, and have known, arc dedicated, qual­ ified and deeply committed to our children. They arc part of the community in every way. They put in far more time than they are paid for, and do it with a sense of joy and belonging. Each day we happily entrust our daughter to the public school teachers and staff at Central School in Hastings. When we do so wc arc confident that she is in the hands of educators with significant post graduate training and who arc part of an ongoing program of continuing education. We know from experience that she is treated like an individual human being. At Central she is not a number. Her teachers and staff call her by name. Wc know that her teachers constantly monitor her participation and progress. And, wc • know that our participation in her education is welcome. If a given public school system is failing, the community itself has failed. Wc must make every effort to assist these communi­ ties to do what they need to do to educate their children. The last thing they need is for us to weaken Michigan^ public schools. Please vote "no” on Proposal 1. Robert Dwyer, Hastings Thornapple Manor is a necessity To the editor: This letter is sent in regards to the pro­ posed millage, scheduled for Nov. 7. for Thomapple Manor. We are all concerned about rising costs these days, but everyone should know howimportant this facility is to the area. The necessary millage, based on a home valued al $100,000 with an assessment of half that or $50,000 at the millage rate of .85 would cost only $42.50 per year, or about $3.55 per month. This is about the cost of a half gallon of ice cream, if you're lucky. Because the need is so great and the facil­ ities so scarce, let me tell you about the rul­ ings involved in becoming a resident of the Manor. You cannot, when you or a loved one needs this special care, decide which nurs­ ing facility you wish to go. If there is an opening, you would, of course, be admitted, but if iiol. you will go where there is an opening. The order of admission, is: I. local hospital admission; 2. out of town hospital admission: 3. local nursing facility transfer and 4. out of tow n nursing facility transfer. In order n get our loved one closer to us. at the Manor, her transfers were from an adult foster home in Hastings to Fountain­ view in Grand Rapids; to Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids (where she remained longer than usual because nothing in the area was available); to Calhoun County Medical Care Facility in Battle Creek and when an opening occurred, a final transfer to Thomapple Manor, where she remained until her death last year. These are difficult changes for a patient to make in such a short lime - a little over three months. But this should help everyone to see how important this type of facility is, and that there isn’t an abundance of them. With people living longer now, it is almost a surety that we, or someone we know or love, will need the assistance that this type of facility offers. No matter what your age, you should not be deceived. It is not just for the elderly. There are people of all ages with various ailments that require full-time care now in residence, and any of them could be you or me. Everyone in this area should be very proud of this facility. It is well managed and is a very nice place. Not all places of this nature can make such a claim. The patients are well cared for, the staff is loving and kind and the building well maintained. If you have never been there, you should stop in. It is impressive. In closing, please be wise when you enter the polling booth. Think about the great loss in comparison to the amount involved. You cannot afford to lose this facility. It is a necessity! Sincerely. Mrs. Robert L. (M. Joan) Baines Proposal One a tool for parents Dear editor: 1 have three children in the Hastings school system at this lime. I first of all feel blessed to have such car­ ing people as Mrs. Youngs and all the teach­ ers at Northeastern my children have had over the years. I have been kept informed of my kids’ progress, and this group of people care about how our kids do in school. This school system is exemplary'. And I am grateful for them and the work they do. Some people aren’t so lucky in other communities. If a school system is failing to meet the educational needs of their stu­ dents. parents need to look at other means of education. Proposal One will offer par­ ents the chance to explore those other means of education. I am voting yes on Proposal One because if a school is failing in educating children, those parents should have the right to send their children elsewhere. Those parents also have the right to stop funding those inade­ quate schools. I don’t consider Proposal One "welfare for private schools. 1 consider Proposal One a tool for parents to get their children a proper education. Michael Mills. Hastings Rare parking ticket outrageous Dear editor: Guilty as sin! yes, fellow Hastings area residents. I’m guilty of parking my pretty blue El Camino eight inches over the line for a full 20 minutes in sunny downtown Hastings. Heed my advice, you carefree laid back types, and keep your eyes peeled and pay close attention because that *olc parking ticket officer will nail you when you least expect it. Watch out! Normally when I park in the angle park­ ing spaces on State Street in front of or across from Richie’s, 1 keep ‘ole blue between the lines. In a most uncharacteris­ tic. unattentivc lapse of judgment I made the grave mistake of parking a little to the left of the line into the motorcycle spaces [which were all empty at the time anyway] to give the driver of the car next to me enough room to open her little two-door a little easier. I went into the restaurant, ordered a quick burger and fries, ate, paid my bill in less than 20 minutes and walked back across the street to find a parking ticket on my wind­ shield. The ticket was written at ’ 51 p.m. I went directly to the police department and spoke to the vigilant police officer and asked that the ticket be rescinded. “No" was the answer. I asked if that meant that I'd just gotten screwed. I paid the ticket at 4:11 p.m. Thank goodness for the Hastings Police Department's finest who conscientiously enforce our friendly city’s angle parking ordinances to the letter and keep us all between the lines. Where would we be without such vigilance and order? Where would we be without such consideration and understanding from those who police us and make us all proud of how their friendly, neighborly actions reflect on our fair city’s courteous reputation? Where indeed? By the way. I haven’t been issued a park­ ing ticket in so many years. I can’t remem­ ber when or even where it was. Carl H. Baker, Nashville Trouble is in Manor administration To the editor: The most important local vote Nov. 7 is for millage Thomapple Manor. I would be a true supporter, but when they have an administrator, an assistant administrator, all their secretaries, director of nurses, assis­ tant director of nurses, head of the nurses aides and the rest of the help, there is a lot of overhead. There's even a teacher to teach classes for employees. What does she do the rest of the time? Have they cut down on expenses? I doubt it. Not too many years ago that place was run very efficiently and the administrator saw the residents every day. The wheel today has an assistant who is taking some lofty perch to beg for money. Get rid of both and hire one qualified person for half the total wages of the two. Commissioner Emmet Herrington was going to white glove the place years ago, but he forgot to fight the waste of money. Get rid of all that sleep at the switch. I left a message on Commissioner Robert Wenger’s phone about the waste out there. As yet, 1 have not heard a word back. Maybe he is up North watching the leaves turn. God onty knows they tutit dowri here also. His wife was on the health board that looked after the Family Independence Agency and Thomapple Manor when Dick Dean was head of that part of county gov­ ernment. I guess I missed the appointment of Jan Geiger, wife of State Rep. Terry Geiger, who is running the Family Indepen­ dence Agency now, a political plum. They will spend every cent they get. Isn’t there anyone who is fiscally sound and has a lev­ el head on their shoulders for these jobs? “No" is my vote! Why do people leave there and go to Tendercarc or other places? I asked that ques­ tion to one person and the answer was, "1 thought it was time to move on.” Something doesn’t add up. by the way, they were pay­ ing full price for care. You just can’t lose them. Then again, when the county is behind you and you’re getting your over­ inflated pay, so what!Someone should have been begging for them to stay. My mother was there for seven years 18 years ago. The place was efficiently run then, and I never heard her complain or say anything negative about the care. Since then, a bunch of money was spent for office and then another wing. Is there anyone who has the guts to get up and place the blame where it should be for the present situation? The millage should be turned down and sec what changes they make. You don’t sec the commissioners doing anything. Millage is all they can sec or all they want to deal with. Another example of poor planning and just as criminal as the vote for millage to finance the upkeep of the Thomapple Manor was the Community Center millage, which was a boondoggle from the start. The overpaid superintendent of Hastings schools said it would only cost 25 cents a day per family. To really maximize words, he should have said about a penny an hour. That sounds less yet. Then a member of the Pierce Foundation offered a million. Was that a little play for the Pierce name on the building? Why doesn't the Pierce Foundation fund the building of a home for the Commission on Aging? I firmly believe 1 would support having it named after Wm ffbo%ad names rate highet’^ban deeds: ftY soiriet^i for the people that puts them on the map. In that respect, I sec a million or so for library from the Groos family. Seems there may be a tax abatement for their company for years to come. A donation sounds better than taxes. Dr. Atkinson said the increase might have been balanced out by an increase in property values. Isn’t that more taxes? When you people get civic minded and get a building for senior citizens located in the middle of town, you will have fulfilled your obligations. Let the Hastings school district get their own swimming pool. etc. That was a power play by Carl Schoessel. There used to be a Community Building at the old fairgrounds before the mall was built. The Chamber of Commerce tried to railroad their way into ownership of that by vote. In fact, just like the C.O.A. took over the building on Michigan Avenue from the C.A.C., the same people were on both boards. Donald J. Johnson, Middleville. Long-term care insurance an option To the editor: It was most interesting to read the let­ ter in your Oct. 12 edition from Julie Elzroth, a former Thomapple Manor em­ ployee, about the many reasons why the facility is facing financial problems. I am also curious about why they have continued to expand and update while there was a purported shortage of funds. I, for one. will vote "no" on this pro­ posal Nov. 7 to increase my property taxes to support the facility. I, along with many others, am a senior citizen on a fixed income and I feel that there are other ways for them to become self suffi­ cient. What I’m trying to say is that I’ve "been there, done that." My husband passed away last November, following a six-year battle with Alzheimer’s. I took over complete care of him myself for five of the years, but for the last 10 months I admitted him to a private care facility. Oak Crest Manor in Kentwood, where they had a wonderful Alzheimer’s wing. Since Jack's passing, I have taken out long-term care insurance on myself, knowing how expensive extended care can be. This certainly isn’t something you wish to spend money on, but I con­ sider it a necessity in case I require long­ term care. We should ail take responsibility for ourselves and not expect anyone else to supply "a free ride." Please note that though I officially have a Caledonia address, I am a resi­ dent of Barry County. . Doris DeVos, Caledonia HYAA lesson tough for kids io the editor: This is in response, again, to the HYAA letters. Let me say first that I have a lot of respect for all of the parents who volunteer their time and energy for our children. There arc, and will always be, good coaches, parents, and board members in any organization. 1 feel that if certain issues that were brought up to the HYAA. Board members by parents had been addressed, then there would never have been any conflict between a coach and a parent. Instead, the issues were not addressed and the conflict did hap­ pen. It is unfortunate for all involved that this occurred at all. All children have the right to participate in a sport that their parents have to pay for. The rules do state, that all players gel “equal playing lime." I believe that this is for "the children," or am I mistaken in thinking that way? There arc the important factor in this whole situation. As for the “little boy who got dragged off the field by his mother," the truth is that she had no choice in the matter. She was told that they had to leave. Now why don’t wc also mention the fact that her daughter was also removed from cheerleading at the same time, again, not by her choice? Try explain­ ing that to these children that the H.Y.A.A. is supposed to be representing. There arc always other ways to resolve conflict, but punishing two innocent chil­ dren is not one of them. The reality is that there is always two sides to every story, and nobody ever said that life is fair. Too bad these children had to learn it so Soon in their lives. Deborah Norris, Hastings �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 19. 2000 --------- ■ Flexfab workers OK 6-year contract Flexfab LLC. a member of the Flexfab Honzons International Inc family of com­ panies. has reached ratification of a new labor contract with Local 397-G of the Bak- HHA Alumni Board seeking new members The Hastings High School Alumni Board is reorganizing for the current and coming year. The board would welcome any individu­ als interested in serving. They may contact Jane Sinclair at 945-3587 or Beverly Smith at 945-4939- for further information about meeting dales and location. cry. Confectioner). Tobacco and Grainmdlcrs International Union. "This six-ycar agreement represents Flexlabs and Local 397-G’s continued commitment to providing quality, service and value of our customers, as well as qual­ ity of life for our employees.” a company spokesperson said. Flexfab designs and manufactures engi­ neered components and systems for aero­ space. automotive, heavy-duty truck and other industries. Products include seals, keypads, profile extrusions, hose, ducting and custom components using s w ide range of elastomeric polymers and reinforcing materials. Headquartered in Hastings. FHI current­ ly has approximately 800 employees in five manufactunng sites in the United Slates and Europe, with warehousing in South America. -.a/ the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... CEDAR CREEK BIBLE PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHIRCH 2601 Ijkc> Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Sloe Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday day School 11.00 am. Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship 1100 am. Evening Service at 6 00 pm. Wednesday Prayer Evening Service 6 00 p m . Bible Bible 7 00 p m Sundi) Sen icc 9 30 am. Sun­ Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 30 p m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHIRCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4 30 pm. Sunday Masses 8 30 am and II 00 am . Confession Saturday 3 30-4.15 p.m Hcsnsls ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mich W Clayton Garrison. Pas­ Sunday School 9 30 a m. tor classes for all ages Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 am. Nursery provided Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 pm Wednesday activities 7 00 pm are Rainbows or J J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS I NfTED METHODIST CHI RCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Mt Pastor Soo Han Yoon Phone 367-4061 Worship Ser­ vices Sunday . 1100 a m . Sunday School. 10 am for all ages 49058 GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd. (One mile cast of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated utth Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus, 945­ 9224 Senday School Classes 9 45 am. SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10 45 am. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6 00 p m . Thursday Bible Study and Prayer 7.30 p.m All ages always wel­ SPECIAL CREATION SCIENCE EVANGELISM VIDEO SERIES (very informa­ come tive. but light-hearted) by Dr Kent Hovind. Sundays 7 p m. starting Sept 10 thru IX-cember EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL ( III RCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion 315 W Center St (comer of S. Broad­ way and W Center St) Church Office (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr F William Voetberg. Director Sunday Worship Ser­ vices - 8 am and 10 a m Sunday School - 10 am. Nursery Avail­ of Musk able al 10 am Vacation Bible School. Aug 7-10 from 6-8 p m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadw ay Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 am Sunday School Hour. I1 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 pm evening Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m Services for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor QI IMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II im. PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DcAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 45 am Traditional. 10 15 am Sun­ day School. II 15am Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thursdays senior meals 12-noon Saturday nights - Praise Sen ices 7 30 pm For more information call the church office THORN APPLE VALLEY CHIRCH 948-2549 Saturday services arc at 6 00 p.m. Sunday Service Times arc 8 JO am. 9.55 am and II 20 a m Tuesday prayer and share time 10 00 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6 30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p m also Nursery and children's activ­ ities thru the 4th grade available for Sunday and Wednesday ser­ vices. nursery thru age 3 for Satur­ day sen ice Bring the whole fam­ ily. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev RKhard Moore. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thurs 9 a m to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9:30 am Sunday School; 10 45 am Morning Worship. Sun 5-7 p.m Youth Fellowship (Gr 6-12), Sun evening service a» announced in weekly bulletin 6 pm , Wed 6­ 8 p m Pioneer Club (Gr K-5th), (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p m). Wed 7pmPraycr Mtg (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHI RCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9 30 a m Morning Prayer. 11 00 a m I loly Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T Must* Kk 948-9604 Rev Deacon David S Mohrhardt 517-627-9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Pray er used for all services Affiliated with the In­ dependent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Currie, Senior Pastor; Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries 9 30 am Sunday School for all ages. 10 45 am . Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p m. Evening Service. 7 00 p m Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p m . Awana. Sr and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHI RC H terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details ing 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship II am. Sunday Evcnn^j Sen ice 6pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If in­ ST. OWL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer, Pastor A mission of Si. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p m Elizabeth O. Minion I__________Richard E. MARYSVILLE - Elizabeth O Minion. 89. of Marysville, died Thursday. Oct. 12. 2(MM) She was born April 2. 1911 in McKeesport. Pennsylvania to the late John W. and Elizabeth (Oates) Kern. She married Franklin Minion on July 23. 1944 tn Marysville. Mrs. Minion retired in 1964 as a sec­ ondary education teacher, having taught in Marysville and Indiana. She was a graduate of Marysville High School and Central Michigan University. She is survived by a brother. Richard W. Kern of Marysville; ’hire nieces, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. (Sharyn) Wild of Ann Arbor. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Sue) Patterson of Marysville. Mr. and Mrs. Michael (Connie) Whyte of Au Gres; a nephew. Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Joann) Kern Jr. of New Baltimore, and many cousins. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Oct. 14. 2000 in Marysville Funeral Home. Rev. James Thompson of Marysville United Methodist Church officiated. Bunal was at Lakeside Cemetery. Port Huron. Memorials may be made to Marysville United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by PollockRandall Funeral Home. Inc. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHI RCH LaVonda D. Bos Comer of Slate Rd and Boltwood St. Rev Daniel Graybill, Senior Pas -if Phone 945-9121 Sunday 9 45 am Sunday School. IG45 am Morning Worship, 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.. Kid's Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday . 9.00 tm, Senior Adult Bible Study For fur­ ther information call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday, Oct 22 8 00 A 10 45 am Worship. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages). 6 00­ 8 00 p m High School Youth. I 00-5 00 Middle School Rollerblading Thursday. Oct 19­ 7 00 pm Catcchumcnatc Friday. Oct. 20 - 6.30 p m Wedding Re­ hearsal Satin day. Oct 21-9 30 a m Catechism 2.4 00 p m. Wed­ ding; 6 30 Hay ride at Trongos'. 8 00 Narcotics Anonymous. Mon­ day. Oct 23 - 7:00pm Adventur­ ers Tuesday. Oct 24 - 7:00 p.m Sunday School Staff. Red Cross Disaster Team; 7:30 Overeaters Anonymous Wednesday. Oct 25 - 10 00 am WordWatchcrs. 7 00 Worship HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Lrsa Stevens. Director of Chnstian Edu­ cation Rochelle Kreykes. Director of Musk. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free build­ ing with elevator to all floors Broad­ cast of worship sen ice over WBCHAM 1220 at 10 30 am Sunday. Oct 22 - Sermon will be presented bv Pastor Sieve Reid. Director of Love, Inc . 8 30 am Alternative Worship Service, 9 30 a m Sunday School every Sunday, classes are available for everyone Classes for children and youth are based on grade level Three classes Goodwill. Genesis and In His Steps arc taught for adults 10 30 am Coffee Fellow­ ship Radio Broadcast 11 00 a m Traditional Worship Services Child­ care available for infants and tod­ dlers thru age 4, and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade SUNDAY. OCT 22- Education Special Event Tnp to The Com Maze in Shel­ byville Supervised by Director of Christian Education. Lisa Stevens Meet in the rear parking lol of the church al 2 00 p m FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49958 ( 616)945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor 9 00am Ttadriional Worship Service. 9 20 am Childen's Worship. 10 00 am “Cof­ fee Hour" in the Dining Room. 10 10 am Sunday School for all ages. I1 20 a m Contemporary Worship Service The 9 00 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH-AM The 1120 Service appears on local cable throughout the week Nursery is pro­ vided during both services Chil­ dren's Worship is available during both services This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Bunner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.l.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings 72, of Grand Haven, passed away Friday, Oct. 13. 2000, in a local hospital. She was bom March 29,1928 in Hastings, Michigan to Clarence W. and Lenora (Miller) Anderson; and married Gerald Bos on July I, 1950 in Hastings. Mrs. Bos and her husband moved here in 1950. She was formerly employed by Henry Casemier's, Foodland and Southtown Market until retirement. She was a member of Trinity Reformed Church in Grand Haven and served as treasurer for the Sunday School -program. Mrs. Bos also volunteered at North Ottawa Community Hospital and wasa member and former t trcjtswer <|hej»pen*8 Auxjbaiy. Her - interests BtaB^cNMimdin^. crafts, col­ lecting Precious Moments figurines; and she especially enjoyed her grandchildren. LaVonda is survived by her husband. Gerald, of 50 years; daughter, Sandara L. (Donald) Bierman, Grand Haven; three sons, Donald K. (Mona) Bos, Alabama, Robert G. (Michelle) Bos and Jeffrey A. (Veronica) Bos both of Grand Haven; five grandchildren: Jeremy, Christopher and Melissa Bos; and Samantha Bierman and Kamcron Nicole Bos; also two sisters: Norma McNutt and Patrick (John) Higgins both of Hastings; her brother, Frederick Anderson, Hastings; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grand­ daughter, Nicole Bierman; and brother, Robert Anderson. The funeral service for Mrs. Bos will be held at II a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2000 at Trinity Reformed Church, Grand Haven, with Rev. John Kocdykcr officiating. Interment will be in Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Trinity Reformed Church Sunday School. Arrangements will be by VanZantwick Bartels Kammcraad of Grand Haven. VISIT US on the HET with up to the moment information on news items. BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions’* - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Log on at... www.jadnews.com Mason Paul NASHVILLE - Richard E. Mason, age 80. of Nashville died Thursday. Oct. 12. 2000 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Mr. Mason was bom on Feb 20. 1920 in Nashville, the son of Clarence and Gertrude (Ehret) Mason. He was raised in Nashville and attended Nashville schools, graduating in 1937. then serving in the Army from 1941-45. He then attended the University of Michigan, graduating in 1949 with a Jegree in engineering. He was employed at Cornell University for 11 years after his graduation from U of M. then returned to Ashville Io work as a painting contractor. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, col­ lecting coins, listening io baseball, reading, having coffee with the guys, and bowling on a league team until 1999. He is survived by nephews Robert (Rebecca) Mason of Galesburg and Dr. Jack (Matjann) Mason of Ukiah. CA. He was preceded in death by his parents. Clarence and Gertrude Mason and brother. Robert Mason. Graveside services were held Monday. Oct. 16, 2000 at Lakeview Cemetery. Nashville, Ml. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery. Nashville, Ml. Arrangements were by Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville, Ml. Hazel T. Kays GRAND HAVEN - LaVonda D. Bos. age 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone Meeting al Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ David Burgett 948-8890 or 948­ WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Hening Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 a m . Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High Obit twites MIDDLEVILLE - Hazel T. Kays, age 86, of Middlevile, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at Carveth Village in Middleville. Funeral arrangements are pending at Burkhead-Green Funeral Home in Charlotte. j Lue Ardis (Dean) Snoeyink SHELBYVILLE - Luc Artis (Dean) Snoeyink. aged 68. of Shelbyville, passed away at her home on Thursday. Oct. 12, 2000. Luc Ardis was a member of Otsego Eastern Star Lodge #.(69. . ,,J. , She is survived by her children," George (Deborah; 'ccdall, Richard Wccdall, Sparky (Darlene) Wccdall. Donna (Martin) Abbott, Wendy (Jim) Timm, Kendra Snoeyink, Kelly Snoeyink and fiance, Kenny Billington, Kimberly Slagtcr; grand­ children, Teresa, Vinny, Feather. Trina. Ricky, Serena, Blissful, Cody Joe, Jodi, Sparky, Mike, A J., Josh. Cody, David, Violet, Brian, Adam, Shacn, Alexis, Jeremy, Brcc; ten great-grandchildren; very close friends, John and Betty Whitney and Lauro Whitney; also cousin, Don Shafer. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 16 at the funeral home with Rev. Lee Zachman officiating. Interment was at Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Borgcss Hospice or Shelbyville United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Archer, Hampel and Kubiak Wayland Chapel Walter G. Endsley HASTINGS - Walter G. Endsley, age 69. of Hastings, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born May 10, 1931 in Carlton Twp., Michigan, the son of Arlie and Mabie (Eaton) Endsley. He attended Altof School and graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1951. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954, transferred to the U.S. Army Reserves until 1960. He worked at Thomapple Manor until 1971, Pennock Hospital from 1971 until his retirement in 1995. He married Jean C. Robinson, June 25, 1955. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, Hickory Comers American Legion, and Hastings Car Club. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter. Linda in 1962, daughter, Rita M. Thompson in 1982, three brothers. Donald in 1944, James in 1980, and Lewis in 1996. Surviving are his wife Jean C. Endsley of Hastings, son. Neil E. (Valarie) Endsley of Middleville, six grandchildren Holly (Dale) Hess of Middleville, Melony Thompson of Hastings. Nick Endsley. Kyle Endsley. Neil Endsley, and Samantha Walsh all of Middleville, great grandson. Dathan Thompson of Hastings, three brothers, Arnold of Hickory Comers, Arlie of East Leroy, and Frank of Hastings, three sisters, Mrs. Harland (Nyla) Nye, Mrs. Donald (Nadine) Keech. Mrs. Richard (Mary Ann) Landon all of Hastings, a sister-in-law, Maria Endsley of Hastings, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Wednesday. Oct. 18. 2000 at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiated. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pennock Foundation or Grace Lutheran Church. Arrangements were by the Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. i R Otis Sr. HASTINGS - Paul R Otis Sr.. age 71. of Hastings, died Thursday. Oct. 12. 2000 at Grand Rapids Spectrum East. He was born in Clinton Twp. Michigan. Dec. 16. 1928. the son of Philo and Frances (Lewis) Otis. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1947. He married Georgia E. Will. June 19. 1948 Mr. Otis was a meat cutter for more than 30 years, working for A&P. Kroger and Eberhard stores, retiring in 1988. He also worked for the Big Wheel store in Hastings for several years. He enjoyed wood carving, art. and bowl­ ing. He was a 4-H project leader in wood­ working.. member of the First United Methodist Church in Hastings, Methodist Men. the Meal Cutters Union, and the Kalamazoo Civic Theater. He was preceded in death by a brother, Philo Otis Jr. and a half brother, Richard Green. Surviving arc his wife. Georgia E. Otis of Hastings, sons. Alan (Teresa) Otis of Wisconsin. Paul (Denise) Otis of Towanda, 111.. Thomas (Virginia) Otis of Gobles, Ronald G;ir of Hastings, daughters. Elaine (Kevin) Hammontrec of Hastings, Linda (Butch) Falconer of Hastings, 14 grandchil­ dren. one great granddaughter, brothers, Donald (Gwen) Otis of Lake Worth. Florida, Roger (Josephine) Otis of Lansing, sister, Joyce (Eugene) Haywood of St. Cloud, Florida, and many nieces and nephews. Memorials can be made to the First United Methodist Church in Hastings or The American Lung Association. Memorial services were held Monday, Oct. 16 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. David Nelson officiated. Arrangements were by Girrbach Funeral Home. Gerald 'Doc'Mater NASHVILLE - Gerald “Doc” Mater, age 71, of Nashville, died Wednesday, Oct. II, 2000 in Grand Rapids. Mr. Mater was bom on April 21, 1929 in Nashville, the son of Orville and Mary (EdmondS)tyah?r. »orlc wa$ jaihad.in tho Nashville area and attended Nashville High School. He was married to Dolores Woodruff in 1949 in Nashville. Mr. Mater was employed at Standard and Sinclair Gas Stations in Nashville and at E.W. Bliss, retiring in 1984 after 19 years with the company. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lode and NR A. He enjoyed hunting, fish­ ing, camping, snowmobiling, motorcycling and golf. He enjoyed “dealing” on things and fixing and selling cars. Mr. Mater is survived by his wife, Dolores Mater of Nashville; son. Linden (Wendy) Mater of Mulliken; grandchildren. Bill and Melissa of Nashville; brothers. Gene (Shirley) Mater of Nashville, John (Lucy) Mater of Nashville; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Mary Mater and grandson, Chad Mater. Services were held on Friday, Oct. 13, 2000 at the Nashville Baptist Church. Pastor Lester DeGroot officiated. Burial was at Hosmer Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Baptist Church. Arrangements were by Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville. I________ Karrie Ellen Ingram CHARLOTTE - Kame Ellen Ingram, age 42, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Monday. Oct. 9, 2000. . Mrs. Ingram was bom July 6, 1958 in Lansing. Michigan the daughter of Robert and Maxine (Allen) Waite. She was a member of the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church and for­ mer member of Eaton County Sheriff Posse. Karrie was the Deli Manager for the Charlotte Felpausch where she had worked for 13 years. She is survived by her husband, Eric Ingram, of Charlotte; sons. Marty Lake of Potterville and Sam Ingram of Charlotte; daughter, Kaylee Ingram of North Lawrence, Ohio; father, Robert and his wife Menta Waite of Port Richey, Florida; broth­ ers. Randy (Bennie) Waite of Hastings, Michigan and Ronald (Carol) Waite of Texas; nieces and nephews; and Aunt Joyce McElrath of Lansing. She was preceded in death by her mother and daughter Christina Lake in 1992. Memorial services were held Friday, Oct. 13. 2000 at Pray Funeral Home. Rev. George Fleming officiated. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton County 4-H Club in memory of Karrie Ingram and Christina Lake. Further information is available at www.legacy.com. Arrangements by the Pray Funeral Home. Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 19. 2000 - Page 7 Exchange Club of Hastings announces Young Citizens of the Month Nickersons celebrate 50 golden years Congratulations to Paul and Dorene Nickerson of Hastings as they celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary or- Satur­ day. October 21st, 2000. Paul and Dorene were married in Grand Rapids. Michigan on October 21st. 1950. Paul and Dorene celebrate their 50 years together along with their six children: Pam Carothers, Paul Nickerson Jr.. Pat Browne, Polly Vandeguchte. Perry Nickerson and Preston (Scott) Nickerson. The Nickersons have seventeen grandchildren and sixteen great­ grandchildren. Best wishes to Paul and Dorene for many more years of continued happiness! Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for September, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Jacob Wescott, Lisa Gorodenski and Amanda Cappon, shown here with teacher Michelle Benningfield. Kelly Cuncannon, selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizen ot the Month for September at St. Rose School, is shown here with teacher Diane Brighton. LEGAL NOTICES State ot Michigan Probate Court Barry County Circuit Court - Family Division PUBLICATION OF NOTICE File No. 2000-22973-DE In the matter of JOHN EGGLESTON. SR. Deceased S S *370-20-1441. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following state the nature of the matter or proceeding. Take notice on November 8. 2000. at 9:30 8.m.. m the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, Hon fllchara H Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition requesting that Sherry Eggleston, of 228 Green Street Freeport. Ml 49325 be appointed personal representative of the Estate of John Eggleston Sr., deceased who lived al 228 Green Street. Freeport. Michigan 49325. and who died August 28. 1999, and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated November 20.1995 be admitted to probate. It is also requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors ot the decedent are notified that all ciaims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented Sherry Eggleston, named per­ sonal represenisirve. or to both the Probate Court at 220 W. Court. Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058. and the named/prc posed personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. October 11. 2000 SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET Richard J. Hudson (Pl 5220) 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 Sherry Eggleston by Richard J Hudson 228 Green Street Freeport. Ml 49325 (616) 765-5111 (10/19) Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 25. 2000 - 7:00 PM. Called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present: Walters. Hansford. Hause, Palmer. Munpy. McKenna and Edwards. Also present seven (7) guests Motion to recerve 2001 Budget and to consider for adoption at the meeting to be held on October 11. 2000 Motion to adopt the following tax rates for levy on the 2000 tax roil: OPERATING ■ 0.8197 FIRE ■ 1 4274 LIBRARY 0.2855 LIBRARY ■ 1.3145 TOTAL 3 8471 MAXIMUM LEVY Motion lo adjourn. Adjournment at 7:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna, Clerk Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards, Supervisor (10/19) Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Mooting October 10. 2000 - 7:00 pun. All Board members present; four guests Approved minutes; received treasurer s and deputy's reports. Adopted budget for 2001; tax rates - general fund .7923 mil. Itxary 1 6 miU. Approved terms of 3-year groundskeeper con­ tract with Hallifax Services. Election Commission appointed eight election workers. Paid outstanding bils. Bonnie L. Cruttenden,.Clerk Attested to by.* Richard C Thomas. Supervisor (10/19) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT!NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nei C. Vanderroest. an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis f/k/a Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis, Mortgagee, dated May 10.1996. and recorded on May 21. 1996 in Liber 661. on Page 25. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUN­ DRED TWENTY-TWO AND 27/100 dollars ($49,822.27). including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on November 30. 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, described as: beginning at a point which is 1266.56 feet East of and 515.89 feet North of the Southwest comer of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, running thence North 14 degrees 25 minutes East, for 88 feet, thence South 51 degrees 26 minutes East for 177 feet to an intersection with the normal shore line of Pine Lake, t.'ience Southwesterly along said shore line for 48 feet, thence North 66 degrees 16 minutes West for 146 feet to the place of beginning the redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 19. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *991011257 Panthers (11/16) Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors for September from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Steve Boto, Jason Cook, Jason Hudson, Shandi Kosbar and Renee Marr, shown with Club President Martha Edger. Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for September, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Amber Hammond (left) and Corey Doxtader, shown with teacher Jamie Murphy. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accoledes for September are (from left) Gary Pleyte, Lee Christensen and Calli Carpenter, with teacher Don Schils. Kenneth Quick, shown here with teacher Eleanor Vonk. is voung Citizen of the Month for September from Pleasantview Elementary School. f DID YOU KNOW ... 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State St Hastmp. Ml 49058 Phone 945-3443 Your dream of a new home is just around the comer. Come in or call our lenders for all of your mortgage needs. www finnburuwnjurance-mi com Star Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for September are Meagan Donovan (left) Megan Lipstraw, shown with teacher Amy Tebo. Equal Housing Lender 241 W. Slate Streel Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3437 Member FDIC 12850 W. M-179 Hwy. Wayland. Ml 49348 (616 792-4496 or (616) 795 7116 JI �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 19. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL PC. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by John Edwin Jay Holden and Katherine L Holden, husband and wife, of 14950 Waubascon. Bellevue. Michigan 49201 and Bond Corporation, a corporation orga­ nized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. S E . Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated June 12. 1997 and recorded on July 9. 1997 in Liber 701. Page 310 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Twenty Three Thousand Four Hundred Sixth Three Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($23,463 15) and no suit or pro­ ceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof. NOTiCE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained m the mortgage, and tne statute m such case made and provided, on November 16.2000 at 1 00 pm. the undersigned will sell at the East door ot the Barry County Court Building. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges ot the sale, mdudmg attorney's fees allowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located m Barry County. Michigan and which are described as follows A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 1 North. Range 8 Wes’, described as commencing at f Southeast corner ut said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26; thence North 100 feet for place of beginning, thence North 200 feet; thence West 120 feet, thence South 200 feet; thence East 120 feet to the place of beginmng whch has an address of 14950 Waubascon, Bellevue. Michigan 49201 The redemption period shall be (6) months from the date ot such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 m which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern, S.E. Grand Raoids. Ml 49507 Dated: September 28. 2000 Drafted by: Wfcri M. Azkojl (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 181 Ottawa. N.W., Ste 111-A Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 (11/4) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Hie No. 2000-22855-DE Estate of ORSON J LAUBAUGH. DECEASED Date of birth March 7. 1911. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. ORSON J LAUBAUGH. who lived at 4103 McK­ eown Road. Hastings. Michigan died September 5. 1999 Creditors ot the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Helen D. Laubaugh. named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Ml and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. October 17. 2000 MICHAEL J MCPHILLIPS (P33715) DEPOT LAW OFFICES. 222 WEST APPLE STREET HASTINGS. Ml 49058 616/945-9557 HELEN D. LAUBAUGH 4103 MCKEOWN ROAD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (10/19) Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on March 20. 1997 by Anthony J Norris and Deborah M Norris, hus­ band and wife, as Mortgagor, in Mamstreet Savings Bank FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded m the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on March 26. 1997. in Liber 689. Page 87 (the 'Mortgage'), and on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Fifty Six Thousand Four Hundred One Dollar and 68 100 IS56.401 68) as Of the date ot this notice including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale m the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. November 9. 2000, at 1 00 o’clock m the after­ noon. at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of hold­ ing the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bid­ der. at public sale, for the purposes of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows LOT 3 OF BLOCK 23 OF THE EASTERN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF Commonly known as 420 East Madison. Hastings. Michigan The length of the redemption period wHl be sa(6) months torn the date of the sale Dated: October 12. 2000 Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB 629 West State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (11/2) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Jamie Farrah and Trade Farrah husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Equitrust Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 25. 1995. and recorded on August 28.1995 in Uber 638, on Page 834. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Ragstar Bank. FSB f/k/a First Security Savtogs Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated August 25. 1995. which was recorded on August 28. 1995, m Liber 638. on Page 840. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is dawned to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE AND 19/100 dollars ($113,285.19). mdudrg interest at 8 375% per annum Under the power of sale contained n saxl mortgage and the statute r such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1 00 p.m.. on November 9, 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 1385 feet of the North 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan, except the North 440 feet thereof. Tne redemption period shall be 12 month (s) from the date of such sale Dated: September 28. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. 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New SUN HOMES DtMtxsiON HOMES 1132 Hunters Glen Blvd. Wayland, Michigan q www.suncommuniiies.com Ann Landers NOTICE QF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE 616-792-8888 No excuses Dear Ann Landen: I separated from my husband a year ago. “Victor- was a drug abuser, and we fought constantly. We have two children, and I felt this was not a healthy environment for them I am a pri­ vate person and do not broadcast my per­ sonal business. Victor, however, talks openly to everybody. He is gregarious and friendly, and people like him. He told our friends the separation was MY fault. Al­ though I found this disturbing. I said noth­ ing. Six months ago. I became involved with a man at work. He is kind and sweet, and is willing to wait for me. As soon as Victor found out I was seeing someone, he blabbed to our friends 'hat the reason I wanted out of our marnage was because I had been having an affair with a ci>-workcr the whole time. Unfortunately, everyone seems to believe this lie. I am tired uf trying to hold my head up. hoping people will admire me for taking the high road, but no one seems to notice. I am being shunned by those who know and like Victor. Please tell me if there is any way I can tell my side. I feel as if I'm being un­ justly judged and condemned - New York Judy. Dear Judy: Remain silent. Remember. “He who excuses himself, accuses himself” in due time, the truth will come out and set you free. I assume you arc still married to Victor. The sooner you get legally untied from this loser, the better. Meanwhile. I wish you luck with your new relationship. Mom’s reward Dear Ann Landen: This is for the man who stated that his retirement savings was HIS money and not an inheritance for his children. I say, hooray for him! My father is gone now. and my mother is remarried to a wonderful man. Mom grew up the youngest of six children. Her father died when she was 14, and her mother was chronically ill. As a child. Mom’s bedroom was a con­ verted closet. She and her siblings walked along the railroad tracks and picked up coal that had fallen from the boxcars That’s how they heated the house My mother and father worked hard all their lives, much of it at jobs they took for the benefit of the family, not jobs they had a passion for. The day Mom retired was one of the happiest of her entire life. I tell Mom to enjoy her life and her new husband. They arc able to travel and go out LEGAL NOTICE State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate File No. 2000-22930-DE Estate of CLYDE E. REID. DECEASED Date of Birth: April 22. 1905 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. CLYDE E. REID, who lived at 4720 Lawrence Road. Nashville, Michigan died January 25. 1995 Creditors ot the decedent are notified that all claims against She estate will be forever barred unless presented to Thomas H. Reid. 11612 Carlisle Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court Street. Su«e 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative withm 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. October 6. 2000 MICHAEL D. CARR (P41696) 125 W Main Street. PO Box 8 Stanton. Ml 48888 517/831-5208 Thomas H. Reid 11612 Carlisle Highway Nashville. Ml 49C73 517/852-0711 (10/19) to eat whenever they want. She can buy nice things that she could never afford be­ fore. I hope she spends every blessed penny of “my inheritance” on her life’s dreams. She spent her whole life doing things for her family and did a fine job raising her children She owes us nothing now. Daughter Rich in her Mother’s Love tn NJ. Dear N.J.: What a tribute to your wonder­ ful mom. How lovely that she has a great life now. Richly deserved. I say. When this letter appears in her local paper. I hope she sees it. Recycled fun Dear Ann Landers: Here is a suggestion for what to do with those hclium-fillcd bal­ loons that arc leftover when the party ends. After a recent wedding reception, several family members divided the dozens of bal­ loons into groups and took them to three area hospitals. The patients, especially ail­ ing senior citizens and young children, were delighted to have them. This is a wonderful way to give pleasure to others. Please tell your readers. - Hugo in Jacksonville. Fla. Dear Hugo: What a lovely idea! Not only will those balloons not go to waste, they will provide enjoyment for those who can use a lift. Thank you. Thankless child Dear Ann Landen: My daughter was in a terrible car accident 15 years ago. when she was 18 years old. She suffered many in­ juries. and was in the hospital for two months. My husband’s insurance covered most of her hospital bills, and wc stood by her every step of the way during her long recovery. Due to the seventy of her injuries. wc de­ cided to file a lawsuit on her behalf to re­ cover some of the money wc had spent on her rehabilitation.. During those years, I took my daughter to many doctors* appoint­ ments. and my husband and I spent long hours dealing with attorneys and deposi­ tions. After 15 years, my daughter finally re­ ceived her settlement and collected a huge amount of money. When wc called to s^y wc had hoped to share in her good fortune, she said she didn’t owe us any money since, as parents, wc were expected to do what wc did for her. Now, she barely speaks to us. I am crushed. Ann. The money vvjuld have been nice, but all wc really expected was some kind of acknowledgement from her about the part we played in this lawsuit. Just a simple “thank you” would have been enough. What’s worse is that wc no longer get to sec our granddaughter. I just found out they arc planning a birthday party for the girl, and wc arc not invited. My husband says, as far as he is con­ cerned, our daughter died 15 years ago in that accident. He wants nothing more to do with her. I cannot bear it. and I cry every night over the loss of my family. What should I do? - Gloria in Pennsylvania. Dear Gloria: How sad that after all you have done for your daughter, she turned out to be so selfish and unappreciative. Obvi­ ously, you arc not going to get a penny out of her. even though you deserve some rc- muncration for your financial help and some show of appreciation for your dedica­ tion. Taking her to court would cause ir­ reparable damage and serve no useful pur­ pose. You still may be able to salvage the bond between you and your daughter. Reassure her that you do NOT want any of her money and wouldn’t dream of asking for it. Your only desire is to recapture the loving rela­ tionship you once had and be close Io your grandchild Apologize for any misunder­ standing If necessary. ask a third party, perhaps a close relative or fnend. to act as a mediator Your story bongs to mind that famous quote from Shakespeare’s ’’King Lear” How sharper than a serpent’s tooth is it to have a thankless child.” Table slob Dear Ann Landers: For the past three years. I have been dating a wonderful man. “Mike” is kind, sensitive, funny, intelligent, well-educated, successful and good-look­ ing. He treats me like a queen, and goes out of his way to do sweet things for me. such as buying my grocencs and bnnging me lit­ tle gifts from time to time. Wc have a great relationship, and plan to be married when we finish graduate school. So. you ask. what’s the problem? Mike's table manners arc terrible. He slurps his soup, chews with his mouth open, puls his elbows on the table, serves himself first and holds his fork like a shovel. I grew up ’ tn a strict household where manners were important. His table manners arc so bad that I am embarrassed when we cat out with other people. Mike grew up with well-edu­ cated people. I can't understand why he doesn’t know better. I have incd dropping hints, but he doesn't catch on. Any sugges­ tions? - Grossed Out in Chicago. Dear Grossed: Stop dropping hints, and tell Mike flat-out that his table manners need some work and you want to help him. If he’s half the guy you've described, he will welcome your suggestions and be the better for your intervention. Be patient. You have a big job on your hands. Good luck. ••••• Is alcohol ruining your life or the life ofa loved one? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize It, How to Dea! With It. How to Conquer It ” can turn things around. Send a self-ad­ dressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, 111 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $4 55). To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at h-mw. creators com Copy right 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS GIRL,Tcaghan Elizabeth was bom Sept. 6, 2000 at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids to Glenn and Lisa Tobias. She weighed 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and was 21 inches long. She was welcomed home by her two big broth­ ers. Colton and Leighton. Her proud grand­ parents arc Larry and Betty Tr<bias of Del­ ton and Barb Cristlc of Florid,. BOY, Adam Jacob bom to Howard and Deborah (Slocum) Wright on Oct. 5. 2000 at Spectrum East Hospital in Grand Rapids. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. Grandjarcnts arc Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Katie) Slocum of Mid­ dleville and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wright Sr. of St. Helens. Mich. GIRL, Jillian Faith bom to Matthew and Pamela (RicLt) Slocum on Oct. 9, 2000 at Borgcss Hospital in Kalamazoo. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. Grandparents arc Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Katie) Slocum of Middleville and Ms. Janet Rictz of Kalamazoo. John Miclan Hilton. Freeport and Amy Sue Henning. Freeport. Keith Allen Stccnwyk, Middleville and Felicia Sue Jackson, Middleville. Jay Patrick O’Neal, Middleville and Sara Renee Krueger, Middleville. , Paul Michael Barrett, Grand Rapids and Nicole Mane Kidder, Middleville Jeffery Paul Snyder. Delton and Patricia Rose Underwood, Delton. GIRL, Leah Mac bom Oct. 6, 2000 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand rapids. She weighed 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and was 22 inches long. Parents arc Ross and Anne Median of Woodland. She was welcomed into the world by sister Erica, maternal grandpar­ ents Roger and Edith Buxton of Woodland and paternal grandparents Jerome and Dorla Meehan of Nashville. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 19. 2000 - Page 9 WESTERN UNION gsp| From TIME to TIME... 13 SHD05C COVT PD=SN HASH I .’ICTOH DC 2 0 4Z6P:JE= by Joyce F. Weinbrecht W X) pm 4 5: HASTINGS BAHHER= HASTINGS 2ICH= Thornapple Manor and how it evolved ’ PUELIC HEALTH SERVICE ADVISES P.TELIHIIIAP.Y APPHOVAL ■ TIIORtl APPLE, VALLEY HOEE PROJECT, HASTINGS, ESTIMATED TODAY UNDER It I LL-D URTOtt ACT YOUR ONE HUNDRED THREE BED FEDERAL SHARE Stt.577»52» R£GARDS= CHARLES E POTTER UNITED STATES SEHATOR=>< The Western Union Telegram telling ot the approval of money from the Hill bur­ ton Act. INSTRUCTION BALLOT STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Early in the organization of Michigan county and township government, several elements of society were given priority. The first town meetings looked for peo­ ple and funding to take care of roads, schools and the care of the indigent, the aged, the orphans, the infirmed and the insane Superintendents of the poor were elected in each township. The concept of county poor farms was not a new one and Barry County had a county farm where the residents were expected to do whatever work they could manage in exchange for their care, the balance above their labors being paid by the townships and the county The county infirmary was becoming more than a poor farm. It was a place where somcom who no longer could stay at home alone an J had no .me to care for them could come. Residents who cot Id pay were assessed within the limit* of their ability to pay for their care. The first infirmary addition tc the coun­ ty farm was built in 1878 and was later enlarged and improved It was called Thornapplc Valley Home. A fire inspection by the State Police Fire Marshal, done in July 1954 by Arnold C. Renner, chief of the fire marshal division, declared the condition of the building, which housed the Thomapple Valley home as a building unfit for human occupancy and gave a list of 24 specific items thatneeded to be changed Some were relatively simple, obvious and not too expensive, but some of the recom­ mendations would be very costly. Residents in the condemned portion of the building were then moved to other quarters. These included foster homes, infirmaries in other counties and hospitals. Carroll Newton, chairman of the finance committee. Board of Supervisors, reported that the county's general fund was some­ what better than in 1953. but the estimated cost of repairs was too great. The board had been given 30 days from the date of the report. July 14. 1954. to come up with a plan to resolve the problems. They could nu longer admit residents to the infirmary and had to board the inmates out to various foster care homes and other care units. About two dozen residents were allowed to Inc in the residential part of the home while a decision was being made about the infirmary. In 1955. these resi­ dents included Harry Adnansan. Bobbie Allerdmg. Jessie Allcrding. Clarence Ames. Truman Ames. Gertie Barnum. Frances Bclson. Vera Benaway. Elvira Bird. Clayton Bower. Christine Buxton. Chester Calkins. Edna Church. Clyde Crawford John Craw­ ford. D.O. Vcm Doyle. Loyal Service. Flo­ rence Smith. Dorothy Spencer and Ruth Welton. On Dec I. 1955. the county was paying for boarding care to other facilities for 60 residents at the cost of S28.646.64. Several of the people were housed out of the coun­ ty at rates varying, depending upon the amount of care and auxiliary cost. There was a period of study of the prob- An architect s drawing of the three wing 105 bed county infirmary and medical care facility. lem with several options being considered. They could renovate the Thornapple Valley Home to comply with the State Police Fire Marshal's recommendations and adding two 35 bed wings on the east and south parts of the existing home at a cost of $417,100. A second option was to remove the old building and construct a 90-bed hos­ pital. which would include 20 beds to serve as an infirmary at a cost of $482,(88) The third option was to complete three wings of 105 beds at a cost of $525,(88). The third plan was to request for a set of plans and suggested costs was requested from J.G. Davcrman Company of Grand Rapids, architects When he presented the plans he explained that additional beds could be pro­ vided in a fourth wing at a cost of $3.(88) per bed because the basic facilities would already be in place. Members of the com­ mittee included James J. Mead. Mayor John W. Hewitt. Fcrd Stevens. Austin Schantz and Earl McKibbm The vote of the Board of Supervisor's in a December 1955 meeting was to build a Barry- County convalescent facility of 105 beds on county property three miles south­ east of Hastings near M-79 It passed 15-4 with the opposing votes due to the location of the proposed facility. They felt it should be closer to the City of Hastings. Prosecutor J. Franklin Huntley informed the supervisors at their January 1956 meet­ ing. that The Michigan Supreme Court stat­ ed that the County Board docs not hav c the power to change the location of a county infirmary once one has been established. Financing for the proposed new facility would be raised by a $7(8).(X8) bond issue which would build the facility, furnish it and tram personnel to operate it. The vote to raise the money was passed with a large majority on the April 2. 1956 election And plans moved forward Io build the unit. County Clerk Avis Tyler was authorized to advertise the $700,000 bond issue. The plans for the Medical facility now called for three wings containing 104 beds instead of 105. Rooms for one bed was eliminated when the plan was changed to add an ambulance entrance near the north side of the unit where the northcast and southeast wings met. Single rooms were to be placed in the center, except detention rooms which were to be on the end of the southeast wmg. There was to be an occupational therapy room as well as physical therapy room, the kitchen, dining rooms for staff and patients were in the center of the building along with laundry and laundry storage and mainte­ nance and other storage. The voters had approved a levy of I 1/2 mills special tax to finance the Medical Care Facility by a vote of 2.229 to 1.222 and the bond proposal was approved by a slightly higher margin It was felt that the bonds would be paid off in from 12 to 13 years at 3.258 percent interest. Plans called for a contract with a physi­ cian to make a certain number of calls at the facility each week and to employ the pre­ sent personnel of the Thomapple Valley home. Applications for nursing and other personnel were being accepted and plans for training staff for the new facility were being made. The county also received aid from the Hill-Burton Act. announced in telegrams from U.S. Senator Pat McNamara and one from U.S. Senator Charles E. Potter, dated each on Nov. 20. 1956. The amount of the grant was $62,377.32. More aid could be forthcoming. The estimate for the cost of the unit had risen from the original estimates of $700.(88) to $752.632.10 due to the need to meet federal approval, some changes m construction were necessary. Final approval had to come from the state in Lansing stated a news release of Nov. 22, 1956. There was also a question of whether the facility would be heated by natural gas or by fuel oil or both. Members of the building committee were James Jay Mead. Fcrd H. Stevens. Floyd Miller. Ernest Hoffman. George Eddy. Vic­ tor V. Eckardt. Earl McKibbon. John Hew itt. Lloyd Hoffman. Jack O. Conner. Howard Fems. Cecil Munton and Lawrence Ritzman. The process of building the new facility began with the residents of Barry County observing as interesting sidewalk supervi­ sors. This was a new concept in patient and care of the indigent. On Aug. 14. 1935. the Social Security Act was signed into being. The payment of pensions, as set up by this act began in 1940. This was a federal program adminis­ tered by the states under the direct adminis­ tration by the Department of Social Ser­ vices. This shifted the care of pension to the departments of the social welfare. Old age pensions, mothers’ pensions and other assistance previously done by the superin­ tendents of the poor became the work of the County Social Services, bringing with it more fragmentation, more paper work and more rules, but it did allow the county funds for those in the county who could not pay. The coin£y had residents living in the DeWitt Convalescent Home. Greenfields Convalescent Home. Miller’s Convalescent Home. Bateman's Convalescent Home. Riders. Campbell. Williams. Newland’s. Pennell’s. Kalamazoo County. Eaton Coun­ ty. Kent County. Calhoun County, and four persons were hospitalized, two in Allegan County and two in Calhoun County hospi­ tals. The new state-approved Barry County Medical Care Facility was completed and ready for inspection by the taxpayers on May I and 2 of 1958. An open house was held on those two days so that the people could observe the results of their farsighted pfenning. The Hastings Banner called it a monu­ ment to cooperation because the $822,000 April 2. 1956 INSTRUCTIONS: To vote in favor of the proposition, place a cross (X) in the square to ♦he left of the word ’’YES”; to vote against the proposition, p'ace a cross (X) in the square to the left of the word "NO ” Before leaving the booth, fold the ballot so that the face of the ballot is not exposed and so •'i t the numbered corner is visible. I. Tax Rate Limitation Increase Proposition S‘'"l the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be levied against c‘ property in Berry County. Michigan, for all purposes, except payment of r .-pgations incurred before December 8. 1932. be increased, as provided by Section 21. Art;cle X of the Constitution of Michigan, by one and one-half h Is on each dollar <SI .50 on each SI .COO.OOi of the assessed valuation, as equalized of oil property in the County for a period of twenty (20) years. r.i 1956 to 1975. both inclusive, the proceeds of the levy thereof to be i ■ ed for the sole purpose of paying the principal and interest of bonds of sa d County in the aggregate principal sum of not to exceed Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($700,000). to be issued if authorized by the qualified electors of said County, for the purpose of constructing and equipping a new county infirmary including, os a port thereof, a county medical care facility? YES NO The instruction ballot for the April 2. 1956. election for the $700,000 bond issue. structure symbolized the work and con­ cerns of the men and women of the com­ munity. who recognized the nccos of the area’s aging population and did something about it. More than 1500 people attended the open house, where they were greeted by the newly hired staff in their sparkling new uniforms. The Michigan Social Welfare Depart­ ment stated that this facility was second to none in the nation. And many groups, statewide and nationwide came in the next few months to sec for themselves how this was done. Early in May 1958. the residents were moved from the Thomapple Valley Infir­ mary and settled into the new Medical Care Facility. These first residents of the new home were Truman Ames, Clarence Ames, Clayton Bowers. Frances Bclson, Lena Bcl­ son. Edna Church. Bobby Allcrding, Jessie Allcrding. Jess Hinckley, Gertrude Bar­ num. Ruth Welton, Clyde Crawford, Jane Crawford. Viola Davis. Chester Calkins, Christine Buxton. Harry Andrianson. George Geiger, Fred Hclscll, Francisia Hunter, Loyal Service, Florence Smith, John Schaffer, Dorothy Spencer and Bucl H. Jarrard. Two employees from the infirmary were transferred. Trellis Cox and Marcc James. Then began the process of moving those residents who were being boarded first out of the county and then those from within the county. Staff training and learning went on intensely for the next several months and even years. Next Week More space needed. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cail...945-9554 EXECUTIVE CARS ©CWIBBIR SAHJE M-37 at south edge of Hastings '99 F-250UUIIW Dual cat 4.4, MnOw V-10. Mann DREAMING OF STARTING AT THE TOP? CffiMANT TUNSMIT '98 Plymouth cum vothgth 3ra m. v« 454. . S1.000 Sign on Bonus | '■—jgf— | $11*1 '98 Dodge tnunii 4<0n>» 4a ..................... *9.999 '96 F-150 nr 4.4 swta na u nay 454 cm aun WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN lor Lxp Company Drivers *25,999 '98 Dodge CMMM V4 3rtiat 6tt . . . ............ tn,hi Muctd $1,000 to . ......... 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(1 hope everything is spelled right): • On Gordon Garlock's College Football Hall of Fame team, two Michigan players (end Bennie Oosterbaan and halfback Tommy Harmon) made first team offense and two Michigan State players (end Bubba Smith and linebacker George Webster) made first team defense, i agree with all four, but what about former Wolverine Desmond Howard as a kickoff returner or Charles Woodson as a defensive back? When you only pick 28 players (Notre Dame's George Gipp. Oklahoma's and former Detroit Lion Billy Sims, Chicago's Jay Berwanger, and Auburn's Bo Jackson were others on Garlock's list), many super stars are going to be left off. So you just have to deal with it. • The tennis team at Hastings High School is headed back to State. Like many of the successful teams I have covered here in Barry County over the past five-plus years, this group of nelters has one familiar trait. They have a lot of fun and thrive off each others triumphs. Coach Sarah Johnston deserves some great praise for the work she has done. Great work? and best of luck at Okemos and Michigan State University. • We were watching PBS Monday and they had a story on how more people don't care about politicians/politics than actually do care. This obviously can't come as a major shock to anyone. If politicians really want to connect, they will "become" real people and not just prostitutes for big business. Many of us are so disgusted, we arc even considering casting our votes for Nader in 2000. It can't get any worse. End of story... back to sports. • We were speaking to an area football coach the other day and the topic was officiating. What many parents, or... 'er fans, don't realize is that there is a dire need for high school officials. And each time they whine... or bark... or make jerks out of themselves by disputing calls, it becomes even more difficult to recruit qualified individuals for those positions. So if you are a bad sport, think about what you are doing. If you really care about the games and the kids, go out and get a part-time job as an official. The benefits are great. Trust me. • If it is a Subway Series between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets. we'll take the Mets. Reason, the Yankees have been there too many times. This is a great matchup for Major League Baseball and we sense that it will go down to the wire. Still we were hoping for the Mets and the Seattle Mariners. Reason, Ken Griffey is no longer with the Mariners and it's good for all of us to realize that we're not irreplaceable, even Griffey. • Question of the week, where is Bobby Knight and why isn’t he coaching anywhere yet? Doesn't UNLV (or maybe Ohio University) have an opening? • The Detroit Red Wings have opened the year at 3-3. finally winning at home Tuesday night against the St. Louis Blues 1. Captain Steve Yzcrman has injured 2his knee. These really arc trying times, aren't they? • Quick picks on upcoming sporting events in Michigan. Michigan over Michigan State in football Saturday at "the Big House" 28-14 and Mike Tyson over Andrew Golota (fourth round knockout) at the Palace on Friday. Wc hope to see some of the SpartansWolverinc battle, but professional boxing no longer pecks arc interests. • Wc were watching a special the other night on FOX Detroit about Farmington Hills Harrison coach John Harrington. Harrington has been successful for many years and his Hawks arc not only 8-0 and ranked No. I in Class A, but are considered one of the best in the entire country. By the way, Lowell is tied for I Oth in Class A, Jackson Lumen Christi is No. 1 in Class B, Harper Creek is sixth in Class B, Coopersville is ninth in Class B (they should be higher), Gobles (led by coach Dan Armstrong) is second in Class C and Maple Valley is ninth in Class C (they also should be ranked higher). • Remember No. 30 Western Michigan University battles Northern Illinois this Saturday at 1 p.m. in Kalamazoo. The winner of this game will be in position for a possible MAC title. Don't miss it, and while you watch the game, glance around and view the marvelous fall colors. • Hope College knocked off Kalamazoo College in football Saturday and don't forget that former Saxon star Andy Keller is now making his hits for the Flying Dutchmen. We'll try to get you more in the upcoming weeks on Keller. • How happy we are that the Pistons didn't make an off-season move to land Alonzo Mourning or Allan Iverson. One can't play this year and the other should spend more time worrying about playing and less time thinking that he is some kind of a rap star. Give us a break. • The Pistons unloaded Loy Vaught for Danna Barros. Translation, neither team got much in the talent department. • If we did, and we don't, we would rank the top five in college football this way: I. Nebraska, 2. Oklahoma, 3. Miami, 4. Florida State and 5. Virginia Tech. Of course No. 6 would be Michigan and No. 7 would be Western Michigan, Just in case you wanted to know. • Here's hoping that Germaine Crowell returns soon to the Detroit Lions. The Lions, and the South Maine Moose, need him in the lineup. • Wc (I know it's me, but my boss says it makes me sound like Kalamazoo Gazette sports editor Jack Moss and I really like that) continue to pray for people like Grandpa Curtis and Roily Krauss and remember to help others to smile. Talk to you soon. Hastings netters second at regional; qualify for State The tennis team at Hastings High School is returning to State after its second place performance at regionals last Friday at East Grand Rapids High School. Host East tallied 31 points for first place honors. The Lady Saxons scored 19 to earn the second spot. "I'm very excited; everybody worked very hard and it worked out great." Hastings coach Sarah Johnston said. Coach Sarah Johnston works with her Lady Saxon team on preparation for Friday during Tuesday's after school practice. Hastings was second in all four singles brackets with Kim Karmes at No. 1. Amanda VanBuren at No. 2, Erin Bradley at No. 3 and Marta Lluch at No. 4. For their efforts, the four Saxons scored 12 of the team’s 19 points. Karmes won over Lakewood (6-4, 6-1) and Unity Christian (3-6, 6-2, 6-2). Van Buren posted triumphs over Wyoming Rogers (6-1, 6-1) and Middleville (6-2,6-2). Bradley won over Middleville (6-1,6-2) and Ionia (6-0,6-1). The Saxon netters were second at last Friday's regional tournament and will take part in Friday's Division III State tournament because of that achievement. Here coach Sarah Johnston stands by her team that rose to the occasion. Lluch beat Wyoming Park (6-0, 6-0) and Unity Chri-lian (6-2,6-2). All of the Hastings players won first round matches. At No. 1 doubles. Jcri Hendershot and Angie Swiatck won over Unity Christian (6-2, 6-10, Heather Drumm and Kristen Wildem at No. 2 doubles won against Lakewood (6-2,6-0), Margo Cooklin and Jenny Cottrell at No. 3 doubles defeated Wyoming Rogers (6-1, 6-1) and Bret Nugent and Emily Martin at No. 4 doubles beat Wyoming Rogers. Saxons look to matchup with Wildcats as a “must” win "Must" wins. The Hastings High School varsity football team achieved one last Friday, knocking off East Grand Rapids at East 16-7. Winning at East could be compared to beating the old Boston Celtics on the ole* parquet floor, also known as "the Garden." This Friday, the blue and gold face another "must" win. This time it's against the Northview Wildcats. The Wildcats and the Saxons are both 3 in the O-K White Conference. Both 3teams have identical records against the same league opponents. Talk about parity. "They knew that game (East) and this game (Northview) were must wins," Hastings coach Jeff Keller said. ’’Northview has an identical league record, identical wins and losses to the same teams. It is an odd situation." To get to this week's "must" game, the Saxons first had to win over the Pioneers. "No matter what their record is. they're still tough to beat," Keller said of the now 3-5 East eridders. Sean Tefft (21) had another big game running the ball for Hastings’ offense. Here Tefft follows the blocks of his linemen for a first down. (Photo by Dan Buerge) Joe Shaeffer not only picked off a Pioneer pass, but returned it 12 yards for a touchdown. Fulmer added the extra point and the Saxons prevailed 16-7. Defensively, the Saxons had a number of stars. Dan Slaughter made 14 tackles, Nathan Rounds 11 tackles and two fumble recoveries, Fulmer 13 tackles and a fumble recovery, Joey Keller 11 tackles, David Wilson and Schaeffer each picked off Pioneer passes, Sean Tefft had seven tackles, B.J. Donnini and Rick Wank both had six and David Wright had five bone crushers. Rounds and Fulmer both achieved season best efforts. Offensively, Slaughter ran the ball once for 12 yards, Wilson completed 6-of-13 passes for 62 yards, Fulmer caught three of those passes for 30 yards, Tefft hauled in one for 20 and Adam Schantz pulled in the other two for 12 yards. In total. Hastings had 197 yards of offense to East's 232. East also held a slim edge on first downs. 14-13. Defense, Noteboom lift Lady Saxons to league win With a season-high 18 points from Niki Noteboom and by outscoring Northview in all four quarters, Hastings' varsity took care of business and won in O-K White hoops last Thursday. 50-36. The Lady Saxons played "outstanding" defense for the first three quarters, limiting the Wildcats to just 21 points. "We played to win; we didn't play to lose." Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh said. "We knew that if we had the intensity, we could win. I thought we got 32 minutes (of intensity). We kept the pressure on in the fourth quarter." Hastings led 10-8 after one, 18-15 at the half and 31-21 after three quarters. In the fourth. Noteboom took over and tallied 12 of her 18 markers. She also shined on defense, making back-to-back steals in the third quarter and a big time block down the stretch. "She (Noteboom) has gotten to be a lot smarter," Laubaugh said. "She's focused on the things that she is best at. She can be a super spark.” Hastings also received 11 points from Laura Dipert and 8 points from Liz Nida. Dipert's jumper to start the third quarter began a Lady Saxon surge. ConttaMd on pa«« 12 "Each player accomplished their individual goals to make it possible for us to go to State as a team," Johnston said. The State finals for Division III will be held at Michigan State University and Okemos High School Johnston said a goal of hers and the team's is to finish in the top 10. "We would like to try to get into the top 10; last yeu* we finished 12th," she said. The Saxon detense wraps up a Pioneer runner in last Friday's O-K White varsity football win at Johnson Field. (Photo by Dan Bueroe) Hastings' Kate Martisius (44) scores between three Northview defenders during last Thursday's triumph. Hastings went ahead in the first quarter thanks to the golden toe of Zac Fulmer. Fulmer s field goal from 27 yards made it a 3-0 ball game. The Pioneers countered in the second period with a five-yard touchdown run from Joe Gritter. Hastings fired back and took a 9-7 lead on a two-yard scamper by Sean Tefft in the third quarter. Tefft carried the ball 30 times in the ball game and gained 134 yards for a 4.4 average. "He's a strong kid who can take a hit," Keller said. Leading 9-7 in the fourth, Hastings' offense was stopped inside the 10-yardline. but soon after the Saxon defense put the game out of reach. After the game, the varsity Saxons thanked their loyal fans for their support. (Photo by Dan Buerge) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 19. 2000 - Page 11 Much at stake in final regular season matchups scoring Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 106 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 82 J.T. Charron (Delton) 74 Jake Schrock (Lakewood) 74 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 70 David Overbeek (Delton) 54 Yon Bucher (Middleville) 36 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 36 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 32 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 26 Aaron Lalone (Middleville) 26 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 24 Chad Baragar (Middleville) 24 Andy Hoort (Lakewood)24 Zac Fulmer (Hastings)19 Dave Wilson (Hastings) 18 Zia Shook (Middleville) 18 Shannon Kirkestue (Delton) 17 Eric Smith (Maple Valley) 14 Mike LaFountain (Delton) 14 Joe Shaffer (Hastings) 13 Joey Keller (Hastings) 12 Jason Doyle (Middleville) 12 Matt Erb (Middleville) 12 Harrison King (Lakewood) 12 Josh Tobias (Middleville) 12 Mike Himeiss (Maple Valley) 12 RUSHING Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 85-814 David Overbeek (Delton) 125-813 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 125-730 Jake Schrock (Lakewood) 150-664 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 82-488 J. T. Charron (Delton) 78-471 Zia Shook (Mlddiaville) 74-441 Aaron Lalone (Middleville) 63-428 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 69-423 Yon Bucher (Middleville) 72-421 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 43-382 Matt Vipond (Lakewood) 83-325 Andy Hoort (Lakewood) 75-271 Andy Ewing (Maple Valley) 31-233 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 33-199 Dan Slaughter (Hastings) 47-192 PASSING J. Schrock (Lakewood) 46-111-660 Dave Wilson (Hastings) 35-79-378 This Friday marks the final week for prep football and there is a lot at stake for a number of area teams. Delton-Kellogg will be gunning for a share of the KVA title when it entertains Kalamazoo Christian. Maple Valley will be shooting for a perfect regular season and possibly a chance to host a game of the first round of the upcoming playoffs. Hastings, fresh off a win over East Grand Rapids, looks to keep its momentum going with another fierce battle against Northview. A sixth win would guarantee the Saxons a spot in the post-season tournament. And Lake wood and Middleville both head to the road, looking to close out the 2000 campaign on high notes. In the second week of the J-5 poll (we know we started this too late in the season, but my mother always said better late than never) Maple Valley remains at No. !, Delton-Kellogg is No. 2, Hastings is No. 3. Middleville No. 4 and Lakewood No. 5. No changes from last week. The season record for J-Ad's football picks is now 23-10. This time last year we were sitting on 28 wins, so we realize that improvement must be made. So, it's the last game of the season on a Friday night at home. Here's what we see as we glance through our crystal ball: RECEIVING Jeff Ellenbaas (Lakewood) 20-340 Harrison King (Lakewood) 13-201 Yon Bucher (Middleville) 5-131 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 9-130 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 9-118 Rod Reynolds (Detton) 10-111 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 7-106 Mike LaFountain (Delton) 2-78 Derek Coppess (Lakewood) 3-77 Brandon Hopkins (Maple Valley) 3-74 David Overbeek (Delton) 3-67 Joey Keller (Hastings) 6-66 John Terberg (Maple Valley) 3-66 Prediction: Panthers 28, Comets 21 Maple Valley (8-0, 5-0) at Portland (6-2, 3-2) Valley will be facing a difficult foe when it travels to Portland Friday night. The Raiders scored 42 points last week and won by six over Fowlerville. Chris Fandel scored two touchdowns and gained nearly 90 yards on the ground. Valley will need to keep a close eye on him. The Lions scored 36 points in the first half last week, coasting to an easy win over Williamston. This week expect a little bit more of a challenge. With a perfect record intact, coach Guenther Mittelstaedt's Lions have climbed up to No. 9 in the Class C poll. They are one point behind No. 8 Detroit St. Martin Deporres, and two points behind Clare. No. I in Class C is St. Ignace, but we're not real worried. As for Portland, look for a good game, but the Lions will roar. Prediction: Lions 35, Raiders 10 Lakewood (3-5, 3-4) at Ionia (NA) Northview (3-5, 3-3) at Hastings (5-3, 3-3) Both teams came in with three O-K White wins, so the winner will either tie for third or finish fourth. In the White, that's nothing to sneeze at. Northview comes in fresh off a 25-0 win over Forest Hills Central. The Wildcats tend to use both the pass and the run to score points. A week ago, the Rangers went to air and collected 222 yards and an aerial score. The Saxon defensive backs must be ready. Playing at home will be a big plus for coach Jeff Keller's Saxons. A week ago, the defense rose to occasion, holding East Grand Rapids to one score and retiming a pick for one of its two touchdowns. This game might require a similar, if not improved, effort. Truth be told, the Saxons will win. Prediction: Saxons 21, Mild-cats 14 Chad BaraoarTtAddtevSeH^S-227 •’ T. Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 6-22-140 Yon Bucher (Middleville) 713-100 cause. The experience of playing in big games is also on the side of the maroon, white and silver. Look for Overbeek. Coplin and Charron to run wild and carry coach Rob Heethuis' Panthers to a thrilling triumph. You couldn't a .k for a better matchup during Week 9. Both teams are in the playoffs, both teams are battling for a KVA crown and both teams are hungry. Kalamazoo Christian took out Galesburg-Augusta last Friday 26-20. Remember, Galesburg knocked off the Panthers at homecoming, so a near perfect effort may be required to acquire a victory. Like the Saxons, the Panthers are playing at home which should help their Not much is known about the host Bulldogs beside that they pte.y in the Mid­ Michigan Athletic Conference and they blanked Dexter last Friday 21-0. The Vikings are also coming off a win, taking down Eaton Rapids last Friday 21­ 18. Jake Schrock has been a real leader at quarterback this season for Lakewood, running for more than 660 yards and throwing for another 660 yards. Lakewood may be on the road, but indications are that it will be inspired to capture this non-conference contest. Prediction: Lakewood 18, Bulldogs 14 Middleville (4-4, 3-2) at Calvin Christian (2-6, 1-4) The Trojans still have an outside chance of making the playoffs, but a fifth win is required. Coach Tim Penfield said that his team "hopes to end its season on a bright note." ujr Ln • I ' The Squires have not had the brightest of seasons and are also hoping for a little good fortune. A week ago, Calvin lost to Byron Center 31-0. The Trojans will have to guard against the pass. Penfield said that Calvin "can throw the ball” and that presents "a big challenge" to the defensive troops who wear black and orange. Middleville is ready to explode, so look for many points to be put on the board. Prediction: Trojans 30, Calvin 12 TACKLES Joey Keller (Hastings) 108 Dan Slaughter (Hastings) 104 Nathan Rounds (Hastings) 77 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 75 Jeff DeGoede (Delton) 74 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 72 Nick Erridge (Delton) 70 Matt Erb (Middleville) 68 Billy Ferris (Delton) 52 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 51 Rod Reynolds (Delton) 49 Dave Wright (Hastings) 49 Jon Heethuis (Delton) 48 Brett Vernon (Middleville) 47 Jeremy Chavis (Middleville) 47 J.T. Charron (Delton) 44 Rick Wank (Hastings) 44 Dustin Bowman (Hastings) 43 Ted Greenfield (Hastings) 38 Jeff Jones (Maple Valley) 37 B.J. Donnini (Hastings) 37 Curt Postema (Middleville) 34 Eric Smith (Maple Valley) 30 Jeremy Wiser (Maple Valley) 29 Eric Goris (Maple Valley) 25 Travis Kersjes (Maple Valley) 24 Tom Patrick (Maple Valley) 22 Jason Silsbee (Maple Valley) 22 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 22 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 21 Chris Ripley (Maple Valley) 20 "We came at them hard on offense and defense," explained Heethuis. "The offensive line was outstanding. It was a good Delton football game; we're back on track." But Heethuis said he realizes his Panther squad must play at a top level to earn a share of the KVA title. "We must play great defense* we need to come out and stop them," Heethuis said. "We also must control (he football." If so, a championship just may be in the Panthers' grasp. McClelland makes all-conference golf team Hastings' Jake McClelland has been named to the O-K White Conference golf team by virtue of his efforts at the league tournament and throughout the season. McClelland carded a team-best 83 at the O-K While Conference Golf Tournament Oct. II al the L.E. Kaufman Golf Course. The Saxons finished sixth at the event with a team score of 343. Forest Hills Central finished first with a 311. In the league's final standings, Hastings (4-10) was seventh with nine points. Other Hastings' scores Oct. 11 were an 86 from Pete Swiatek, an 87 from Tim Cole and Brian DeVries, a 94 from Mike Hubbard and a 97 from Eric VanderVeen. The regional tournament was held Oct. 13 at the Marshall Country Club. Hastings was 14th with a team score of 362. Middleville was 11th with a 353, Caledonia was eighth with a 341 Battle Creek Lakeview was second with a 330 and Portage Northern first with a 315. DeVries led Hastings at regionals with an 89, McClelland was second with a 90, Cole third with a 91, Pete Swiatek fourth with a 92 and Hubbard carded a 99. Notice is hereby given that a test of the accuracy of the electronic tabulating equipment to be used at the Presidential/General Election will be conducted on Tuesday. October 24, 2000, at 12:00 p.m. at the Hastings Charter Township Hall. 885 River Road. Hastings. Ml 49058. This test is intended to demon­ strate that the votes cast will be accurately counted for all offices and all proposals. The public is invited to attend Trojan coach Pat Marsman goes over instructions with the defensive unit during last Friday's game with Coopersville. (Photo by Mary McDonough) Special of the Week 98 GMC 1500 X-CAB Z-71 CD. 350. 3RD DOOR. FULLY SERVICED. ONE OWNER , HUKRYI Monday & Wednesday until 8 Tue Thu & Fn until 6 Saturday unt.l 3 RECOVERIES Billy Ferris (Delton) 5 Nathan Rounds (Hastings) 5 Jeremy Chavis (Middleville) 4 Travis Kersjes (Maple Valley) 2 Eric Smith (Maple Valley) 2 Delton-Kellogg's drive for No. 1 is still achievable as the team looks toward this Friday night’s prep football game against Kalamazoo Christian. Panther head coach Rob Heethuis said his squad's No. 1 aim is always to win a Kalamazoo Valley Association championship. After last Friday’s 34-23 win over Parchment, Delton-Kellogg has a league mark of 5-1. So does Kalamazoo Christian and Pennficld. The Panthers beat Pennfield Sept. 15 29-12. Kalamazoo Christian knocked off Galesburg-Augusta last Friday 26-20. "Our No. I goal was to win a league championship," Panther coach Rob Heethuis said. "Friday night is a very big game. Christian is a good football team that has outstanding skilled players. Our challenge is Kalamazoo Christian at our house." Still, the Panthers are certainly not short on talent themselves as evident by last week's victory. Backs David Overbeek and J.T. Charron both rushed for over 100 yards. Jeremie Coplin netted over 70 and reached pay dirt and Jeff DeGoede and Rod Reynolds led a spirited defensive charge. Overbeek netted 114 yards on 19 carries, scored on a 10-yard touchdown run, scored a 27-yard touchdown and added a third from 15 yards. Delton-Kellogg's team had 318 rushing yards in its 326 total. Charron darted 42 yards for a score and gained 100 yards on nine attempts. His 42-yard scamper was set up by a fumble recovery from Josh Austin. Coplin added 74 yards on 14 carries and barreled in from two yards out for the Panthers' final touchdown. The Panthers also received two extra points from Shannon Kirkestue. DeGoede and Reynolds were two of the biggest thorns in Parchment's side. DeGoede led the team with 13 tackles. Other defensive stalwarts included Billv Ferris (four tackles). Nick Erridge (three tackles) and Jon Heethuis (six tackles). NOTICE 9F PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2000, GENERAL ELECTION SALES HOURS: FUMBLE Panther gridders battle for KVA championship HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP INTERCEPTIONS J.T. Charron (Delton) 4 Joey Keller (Hastings) 3 Chris Ripley (Maple Valley) 3 Dave Wilson (Hastings) 3 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 2 Chad Baragar (Middleville) 2 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 2 Eric Smith (Maple Valley) 2 Jon Heethuis (Detton) 2 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 2 Delton runningback Jeremie Coplin looks at clear sailing versus GalesburgAugusta as quarterback J.T Charron (10) watches the play from behind. ' Call ~Whhi bctiMi 616-948-8000 Four bKmnoB is» Fuur Turnon.‘ Today or toll tree 1 -888-494-5539 Bonnie Cruttenden, Clerk 616-948-9690 or 616-945-3291 PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Hastings. Department of Public Services will have its facilities open on West State Road (the Old City Landfill) on Saturday mornings, October 14, 21, 28 and November 4 end 11. from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., for the residents of the City of Hastings Only, to dump their compostable materials. These materials shall include grass clippings, flower materials, small diameter brush, and leaves. We ask that all loose materials be in compostable Kraft bags. Plastic bags and non-compostable mate­ rials will not be accepted. The compostable dumpster behind’the City Maintenance Garage will be there for use yet during the months of October through the end of November. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 19. 2000 First place Red Arrows escape with win Controlling the action in the first half, Hastings found the third quarter to be its downfall in a 41-30 girls* varsity basketball loss to Lowell Tuesday night at Hastings High School. The Lady Saxons (4-4 in the O-K White and 6-8 overall) played a solid first quarter, leading after the opening eight minutes 14-8. "Wc were ready, the crowd was into it and the first quarter was terrific," Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh said. Hastings held the Red Arrows (first in the White at 7-1, 10-3) to just 17 points in the first and led by one, 18-17, at the break. By controlling the tempo early, the Lady Saxons led by as many as 10 points during the first half. The third quarter was a downfall, as Hastings had many turnovers and scored only three points. Lowell, as a result, took a 32-31 lead. "Turnovers and foul trouble hurt us big time," Laubaugh said. "When you play quality teams, and Lowell has been playing extremely well recently, you have to execute every time down the floor and we gave away too many possessions.” Hastings played aggressively, but Lowell convened 6-of-8 free throws in the second half to escape with the win. Laura Dipen led the Lady Saxons with 13 points. Leslie Crowley, a former Middleville star, and Amanda Stoutjesdyk tallied 14 and 13 points, respectively, to lead Lowell. Defensively, the Lady Saxons continued to shine, according to their coach. FIRST...see page 14 Schroeder No. 1 runner versus East The Delton-Kellogg High School varsity soccer team hosted non-league Otsego In prep soccer action. The visiting Bulldogs tallied one goal in the first half and two more In the second half to win a 3-0 shutout Here Panther Rick Tobias (11) sprints up field looking to place a shot on goal and two Panther defensemen put the clamps on a Bulldog looking to score a goal. Area prep soccer teams are closing up their regular seasons this week and will begin post-season tournaments next Monday. Scoring four goals in the first half, East Grand Rapids won a 4-1 decision against O-K White Conference foe Hastings Tuesday night in Hastings. The lone Saxon score came midway through the second half. Matt Gergen scored the goal and Jake Heuss assisted on the play. In the words of Hastings coach Dennis Argctsinger, "Heuss took it in strong and Gergen put it in." East outshot Hastings 23-13. Argetsingcr said the Pioneers' 23 shots on Saxon goalkeeper Kyle Bellgraph were "way too much." The Hastings' coach did make mention of the solid efforts from Heuss and captain Isaac Weeks. The Saxons are now 3-11-2 heading into tonight's (Thursday, Oct. 19) game at Northview. Argetsingcr said his team needs to work on its "finishing" and "step giving up the cheep goals." KCC booters down Delta Kellogg Community College's soccer squad upped its season mark to 12-3 Oct 14 with a 6-1 victory against Delta Community College. The Bruins led at half 4-1 and added two for insurance in the second half. Curt Norris, of Hastings, assisted on three of the six KCC scores. Norris was removed from his "normal" goal scoring duties in a very unselfish effort, according to the Bruins' coaching staff. KCC registered 19 shots on goal to Delta's 17. HOPE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP Notice is hereby given that the PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST for the November 7, 2000, PRESIDENT IAUGENERAL ELECTION has been scheduled for October 31, 2000, at 10:00 A.M. at the Hope Township Hall at 5463 S. M-43 Highway, Hastings. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to determine the accuracy of the program and computer being used to tabulate the results of the election. Interested parties are invited to attend. For further information contact: QUALITY CAR CLEANING Linda Eddy-Hough Hope Township Cleric 616-948-2464 Caledonia FPA Time to have your car protected before winter DE-TAR1NO, WASHING, WAXING, BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER 4 POLYMER SEALANT, VACU­ UMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO, MOTOR CLEANING, COMBINATION SPECIALS, ETC. PICKUP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA 1/4 MILE SOUTH 0FE.W. BUSS (trTlpM BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! RrisrfsnmthLrcM. Farm Toys Trixfc* Cartwflta A Raos Can WY-CHMRADS CtM.mnrtrlMndOCT a. ..» ----NCW wrmOCMf rr SftS For show info: Contact Tony Gnnaqe 5647 64th Ct Caledonia, MI 49316 \ (616)891-8542 HYAA grid teams close out seasons with success Hastings third and fourth grade HYAa football team ended its season with a 35-0 win last Saturday over Union City. The Blue (4-2) used a swarming defense to record its fourth shutout Carson King had a tackle for a safety and also recovered a fumble. Other big defensive efforts were turned in by Luke Mansfield. Dylan McKay, Adam Swartz, Loren Smith, Ronald Allerding, Branden Courtney and Bradley Keeler. Scoring touchdowns against Union City were Dustin Bateson, Bradley Hayden. Luke Mansfield, Matt Watson and Trent Brisboe. Devin McKee. Trent Brisboe and Carson King added extra points. Ethan Angus, Travis Adams and Nicole Gardner carried the ball and Ryley McLean made some great blocks. For the season, the Saxon offense out­ scored their opponents 125-37. 5th and 6th Grade White... In its final game of the season, the Saxons defeated Harper Creek 22-8. Touchdowns were made by Erich Iberie, Cory Jewett and Garrett Harris. Josh Jevicks kicked two of three extra point attempts. Nate Brady led the Saxons running game delivering big runs to help set up the touchdowns. Defensive stars were Nate Newton (quarterback sack). Mike McGandy (quarterback sack), Dylan Cuddahee (interception), Richard Nevins (interception) and Garrett Harris (interception). The defense only allowed Harper Creek one touchdown. The Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee is soliciting applications in response to their request for proposals to individuals and groups to work on solid waste projects. A public meeting will be held on November 8. 2000, at 7:30 p.m. In the Community Room of the Courts 4 Law Building, 220 W. Court SL, Hastings, Mich., to explain how to apply for a grant to fund solid waste projects. The request for proposals will be released at the Barry County Health Department, 110 W. Center St., Hastings. Mich., at 4 p.m on November 11, 2000, with grant requests due by 4 p.m. on December 11,2000, at the Barry County Health Department. NOTICE OF CLOSE OF ACCURACY TEST (approx. 12 miles 6 south of t ; ! HJPt Grand Rapids) HKMgjgBn Parts Dealer Available Burkholder's Mid-Wtrt Parts & Decals Freshmen... Nikki King scored 7 points in a 59-23 loss to Northview. Carmen DesVoignes Defense by Molly Alderson and Niki Noteboom keeps Sara Nubery away from the hoop. 616/945*5607 9757 Duncan Lake Rd. Caledonia, Michigan Saturday, OCT. 2L 2OOO 9 AJA. “ 2 PJ4. Junior Varsity... Led by Tiffany Howell's 21 points, the Lady Saxons sank North view, 61-56. Amber Thomas tallied 16 points and 10 rebounds and Niki Swartz also scored 10 points. The Saxons football team finished the campaign at 5-1. 5th and 6th Grade Gold... A 20-0 shutout over Harper Creek last Saturday gave the Gold a season record of 2. 4Justin Carroll started the scoring with a long run for a touchdown. Matt Donnini and Jeremy Redman also scored touchdowns for the Hastings team. Scott Wilson. Eric Haney, Jonathan Peurach, Scott White, Matt Gardner and Nick Peck were stars on the offense. Daryn Armstrong led the defense with two interceptions. Other defensive standouts were Cory Gardner, Jordan Tyrell. Derrick McKee. Zac Wiggins. Jared Robinson. Aaron Roobol. Tommy Peck, Greg Woodmansee. Andrew Matthews, Justin Jorgensen and Shane Henry. 7th Grade Blue... The seventh grade Blue traveled to Athens last Saturday for a game against undefeated Pennfield. Pennfield won the contest 21-8. The Saxons, who have played well as of late, gave up two unanswered touchdowns in the first half, and were unable to overcome the deficit Hastings got on the board in the fourth quarter as R.J. Morgan scored from 60 yards on a counter play. Chase Todd converted the extra point to make it 21-8. PUBLIC NOTICE 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. at Caledonia High School North view was led by Sarah Nuberg's 12 points, but for the most part, Hastings' defense did its job... and then some more. In the past six games, the Lady Saxons have averaged over 10 blocks per contest. "The thing we have talked about is learning how to win," Laubaugh said. "It's nice to get into these ones that are comoetitive and finish it off." Heidi Schroeder ran for first place honors again as Hastings' cross country teams faced East Grand Rapids in league duals Oct. 11 at Johnson Park. Schroeder had a first place time of 20:56, Karey Schlachter was third in 22: 36, Sarah Clevenger was 12th in 23: 53, Rachel Newton 14th in 24:22. Arica Newton 17th in 26:47 and Jenny Cook 20th in 27:08. Hastings* girls lost to East 24-37. while the boys fell by a 19-43 score. For the Saxon boys, Chris Rounds was fourth in 18:44, Joel Gibbons fifth in 19:03, Craig Laurie 14th in 20:49, Jon Katje 19th in 21:13. Brad Wentworth 21st in 21:20, Adam Windes 24th in 22:39 and Mike Arnett was 27th in 24: 26. * Soccer Saxons fall to East Panthers Battle Bulldogs in Soccer... DEFENSE...continued from page 10 BsgratSns' 1-800-237-2379 MRrSVSlWdFSOUn«CSTMa«MK.K. A public accuracy test will be conducted on the fol­ lowing date and time for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots for the General Election, to be held on Tuesday. November 7. 2000. BARRY TOWNSHIP - BARRY COUNTY. The Public Accuracy Test will be held at: 155 E. ORCHARD ST., BARRY TOWNSHIP HALL DELTON. Mi 49046 October 24,10:00 a.m. Candidates and other interested parties are invited to attend. For further information contact: DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY 616-623-5171 Respectfully Submitted, Debra Dewey-Perry Barry Township Clerk uaed for that purpoee. MORTGAGE SALE - Datauk has bean made In the condition, of a mortgage made by ROBERT JAMES BERNHEISEL ANO STEPHANIE ANN BERNHEISEL. HIS WIFE to CAPSTONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee, dated October 19. 1998. and recorded on October 27. 1998. BARRY County Records. Michigan. and assigned by MESNE assignment TO BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA NA. AS TRUSTEE, by an assignment dated March 27. 2000. and recorded on April 17. 2000. BARRY County Records. Michigan, on whim mortgage there is churned Io bo due at the data hereof the sum of sixty thousand eight hundred thirty four and 647100 Dollars M0.BS4.64). including Mar- Under the power ot sale contained In said mortgage and the statute m such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mat­ gage wfl be foredoeed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, a sane part ot them, al public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. «11 :<X> pm. on November 9. 2000 Said premises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. BARRY County. Michigan and are described us: ONE ACRE OF GROUND. 10 ROOS EAST AND WEST BY iC RODS NORTH AND SOUTH OUT GF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1/4 CF SECTION 3. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST Tie redemption period shall be 8 months from the dele ot such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sate. DATED: October 5. 2000 BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. NA, AS TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Trema* & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 (10/28) Birmingham. Ml 46009-6616 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 19. 2000 - Page 13 BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 23-5; Hastings Bowlers 19-9; Consumers Concrete 17-11; Just for Fun 16-12; Plumb's 14-14; Alley Cats 12-16; Misfits 11-17; Welton’s 9-|9. Men’s High Games & Series L. Porter 217-510; L Johnson 204-547; K Phenix 224; D. Thompson 211-565; G Hause 208; J. Villa 203; D. Salazar 180 Women’s High Games & Series - V. YMCA NEWS YMCA Adult Basketball League Organi­ zation meeting On Wednesday, Oct. 25 al 7 p.m., at the YMCA Office. 234 E. State, the YMCA will be having a manager meeting for the organization of the 2000-2001 adult city basketball season. Each team that partici­ pated last year and wants to play in this year^ season should send a representative. League organization, rule changes, fees and league starting times will be covered. If you want input on how the teams will be orga­ nized into different leagues, then atten­ dance is necessary. If you do not attend, others will make decisions for you. There is a limit on the number of teams that can participate so attendance at the meeting is important. Final deadline for teams registering is Nov. 10. Teams will be registered on a first come first served basis. The league is slated to begin the week of Nov. 27. For more information, please call the YMCA: 945-4574. YMCA of Barry County Coed Softball Madd Dawgs Blarney Stone ................. 7-1 Law and Disorder....................................5-4 Sparks Scooter Shack............................. 5-5 Blarney Stone...........................................4-5 Flexfab B .................................................. 4-5 Hastings Mfg.............................................. 4-6 Flexfab A .................................................. 3-6 YMCA of Barry Countv 2000 Fall Nolle) ball * Digit ..................................................... 18-0 Walker^ iforrraU••’b? Hastings Mfg............................................ 7-11 True Value ............................................. 0-I8 HYAA ContiiMMBcl from 12 Sth and 6th Grade Blue... The Saxons traveled to Athens to battle the Spartans of Lakeview with hopes of going 6-0 for the season. Hastings wasted little time putting the Spartans away, marching in for a touchdown the first time they got the ball. Stevie Case plowed his way into the end zone from three yards out on a hand­ off from Matt Teunessen. Sy Overmeyer and Casey Goodenough made the blocks that made Case's score possible. The Saxon defense held the Spartans on their next possession and forced them to punt. Then the offense went back to work and scored on a 65-yard drive. Malt Teunessen's sweep off the left end made it 12-0 Saxons at the half. ty the second half, the offense sustained a drive of 82 yards and took ten minutes off the clock. Matt Teunessen once again found the end zone on a five-yard quarterback sneak and Sy Overmeyer added the extra point to make the score 19-0. Kenny Taylor made a touchdown saving tackle with 50 seconds remaining to preserve the shutout. With the win, the team became the first fifth and sixth grade squad in Hastings to go 6-0. They out-scored their opponents 141-28 and achieved four shutouts. 3rd and 4th Grade Gold... The Gold lost a hard-fought battle with' Battle Creek Saturday 19-7. Both teams made several turnovers. Hastings was inside Battle Creek's 10-yard-line three times in the first half, fumbles twice and ran out of downs on the third chance. Battle Creek led 13-0 at the half. Hastings came out in the third and marched down field after Trevor Heacock recovered a fumble. Ryan Burghdorf scampered 46 yards tor the lone Hastings touchdown. Trevor Heacock added the extra point. The game was not decided until the final 39 seconds. Hastings trailed 13-7, but ran out of downs with time winding down. The Gold Saxons ended the year 4-2. One extra point and one fumble kept the team from being undefeated. Jimmy Thompson and Gabc Sutherland recovered fumbles last Saturday. Other Saxon stars were Bobby Stienke, Andy Washburn. Travis Stecby. Darrell Slaughter, Troy Dailey, Evan Shade, Jacob Bailey, Matt Dobbins. Bryce Spurgeon. Josh Lemon, Eric Pcttcngill, Nate Converse, Austin Maurer and Mitchell Maurer. Scobey 155. B O'Keefe 164; C O’Keefe 189; B. Wilkins 217-574. Monday Mixers Tracy's Day Care 19.5; B & R Testing 15; T.M. Lassies 14; Girrbach’s 12; Hast­ ings Bowl 12; Freeport Body Shop 12; Dewey's Body Shop 10.5; Rowdic Girls 9; Gutter Gals 7; Ball Busters 5. High Games & Series - S. Smith 162; H. Service 170; B. Keller 172; B. Moore 162-407; T. Behrens 168-455; S. Lancaster 171-496; D. Kelley 207-537; P. Snyder 145-409; T. Dewitt 140-404; L. Perry 158­ 408. Last Week’s High Games & Series - S. Lancaster 189-514; D. Dutcher 161; B. Keller 169-440; S. Girrbach 176-482; L VanHouten 174-425; B. Anders 165; M. Lemmon 168; C. Larsen 211-484; S. Smith 165; H. Service 181-460. Thursday Angels Pet World 18-6; Hastings Bowl 17-11; Coleman’s Agency-Hastings 16-12; Richie's Koffcc Shop 15-13; Farmers Ins. 14-14; Cedar Creek Groc. 14-6; Mill's Landing 13-15; True Value Hardware 13­ 15; Shamrock 13-15; Miller's Excavating 9­ 19; B & R Testing 7-21; Team #3 7-17. High Games and Series - B Hayes 208; S. Snider 206; P. VanOost 134; T. Harring­ ton 148; W. Barker 169; L. Miller 196; D. Greenfield 181-464; C Hurless 182-496; C. Nichols 190; S. McKcough 168; S. Var­ ney 170; T Phenix 154; K. Ward 146; S. Sanborn 191; V. Goodenough 135; C. Burpee 188; T. Pennington 202-535; D. Staines 170; D. Bartimus 175; T. Shaeffer 171; B. Collier 164; A. Smith 152; J. Hur­ less 219-551; M. Winick 130. Wednesday P.M. Girrbah's 17-7; Nash “5’’ Plus 15-9; Eye & Ent 13-11; NashChiro 13-11; Secbcrs 13-11; Misfit’s 12-12; Hair Care 12-12; Mace’s Ph. 11-13; R & R St. Mill 10-14. High Games and Serie s- b High 202­ 513; B. Miner 175-467; J. Rice 166-462; N. Varney 155-429; R Murphy 190-458; C. Bonncrr.a 172-428; M. Dull 160-413; J. Kaskmsky 170-439; I. Yoder 161-455; G. Potter 146-437; B. Estep 180; E. Sunham 189; M. Garber 179; J. Pcttcngill 166. Tuesday Trios Shirley’s Chuckwagon 14-6; 3 Blind Mice 14-6; Trouble 12-8; 3 Fates 11-9; CBBC 10-10; Just 4 Fun 10-10; Cook Jack­ son 9-11; Need Help 8-12; Hastings Bowl 7-l3;zScebW4?‘4Utd'Body 5-15., „ , High Game and Series - J. Phillips 165; D. Scebcr 151; D. Pennington 171; L. Trumble 170; D. Harding 158; B. Hayes 168; L. Potter 178-511; T Redman 162; P. Ramey 165; M. Scars 173; V. Green 172; B. Brooks 196, S. Zalewski 224-534; W. Main 152; S. Vandenburg 177; R. Miller 179; J. Clements 180; T. Thompson 197-519; G. Kicnutski 150; J. Rice 160. Recreation League Tom’s Market, Hastings Bowl and The Krunchcrs arc tied with 18 points, Kevin’s Kronies 17 and Freeport Elevator with 11. Good Games and Series - B. Barkhuff 220-564; T. Gray 201-559; C. Wanland 2)5-223-557; G Mesccar 501; D. McK­ elvey 510; J. Cook Jr. 540; S. Anger 220­ 217-589. Bowlercttes Carlton Center Bulldozing 17-3; Hamil­ ton Excavating 14-6; Hecker Agency 9.5­ 10.5; Railroad Street Mill 8-12; Kent Oil Co. 6-14; Bennett Industries .5-14.5. Good Games and Series - J. Mittelstaedt 167-454; J. Hamilton 212-522; G.D. Cocnen 137-352; P. Britten 162-434; S. Drake 157; L. Dawe 162-423; J. Rice 176­ 504; L. Elliston 180-519; S. Merrill 181­ 480. Eagles play in tournament Saturday Barry County Christian defeated Algoma 2-1 Friday in Kent City to earn a spot in the tournament to be played this weekend. The Eagles won the game 2-1, getting two goals from Jerry LaDcre and two assists from Josh Lamphere. Shane Hickey had an active day in goal, making 19 saves. Hastings seventh grade Blue basketball team defeated Forest Hills Northern 27­ 22. Scoring for the Saxons were Deanna Hill with 10, Kelly Vincent with 8, Ashley Elzinga, Katie Trahan, Jenny Johnston and Sophia Stravale with 2 and Jessica Hendershot with 1 point. Deanna Hill also pulicd down 9 rebounds, while Emily Haney played a solid defensive game. The Blue also won over Forest Hills Central, 25-19. Scoring for the Saxons were Deanna Hill with 9, Ashley Elzinga with 8 and Jenny Johnston, Shannon Dudley, Kelly Vincent and Katie Trahan with 2 points. Ashley Elzinga also came up big on the boards with 14 rebounds. th. II .-till. 7th Grade Gold... The Gold lost a one point decision, 22­ 21, to Grandville to move to 5-3. Jerica Greenfield scored 6 points, Natalie Pennington 5 points, Jodi Jolley had 5 points, 3 steals and 4 rebounds, Brooklyn Pierce 4 points and 5 steals and Mallori Spoelstra added 1 point. The Gold improved its season mark to 8th Grade Gold... CORRECTION: The Oct. 5 Hastings Banner printed Hastings as the junior varsity basketball winner over Gull Lake. Gull Lake actually won the game 43-33. The Banner regrets the error. It HUI. I I hi llaMiim* Banner Special of the Week ..’12,995 SALES HOURS: Truck Mondays Wednesday until 8 Tue. Thu & Fn until 6 Saturday until 3_______ -Wutt Ekiiwik Ym bruume b t Fumr Tuarnu ' Call D-K Daughters Take On Moms... The seventh grade basketball girls from the Delton-Kellogg Middle School got the game of their lives Saturday. Oct. 14, defeating their mothers. The Bi girls won 23-12 and the iAi girls prevailed 18-8. Renee Humphreys organized a mother/daughter contest last year for her eighth grade daughter and it was so much fun and full of spirit, she decided to do it again this year for her seventh grade daughter. Larry Fike officiated the game, Bill Humphrey helped him with the calls, and Breanne Humphreys and Caroline Humphrey served as commentators The mother/daughter game achieved many goals: fun, friendship and competition included. The money raised will help to start a basketball camp over the summer for the Delton-Kellogg girts. A 27-22 win over Grandville improved the Gold's season record to 7-1. Katie Lawrence had 7 points, Betsey Acker 5 points, Kelsey Howell 4 points, Courtnie Robinson 3 points, Jackie Krouse 2 points, Heidi Wear 2 points, Kathlyn Rounds 2 poinLc, Amber Peck 1 point and Jamie Fisher 1 point. Kelsey Howell also pulled down 9 rebounds, while Katie Lawrence and Betsey Acker each had 5 caroms. Amber Peck and Betsey Acker led the teams in steals with 3 apiece. The Gold upped its mark to 8-1 by winning over Hudsonville 28-18. Scoring for the victors were Kelsey (nil . 945-9554 350, SILVERADO, ONE OWNER Jackie Krouse and Kelsey Howell each pulled down 7 rebounds, wtdle Katie Lawrence collected 6 caroms. Jamie Fisher and Amber Peck each dished out 2 assists. Katie Lawrence stood out with solid defense. 16 Brooklyn Pierce had 10 points and 2 assists, Krystal Pond 5 points and 5 rebounds, Alli Bryans 4 points, Kelly Wilson 4 points, Leah Harris 2 points, Jerica Greenfield 2 points and Jodi Jolley 2 points. - t .. 94 CHEVY 1500 X-CAB 4X4 Howell with 10 points. Katie Lawrence with 3. Courtnie Robinson with 3, Jamie Fisher with 2. Allison Cooney with 2. Jackie Krouse with 2, Anna Lawrence with 2, Betsey Acker with 2 and Amber Peck with 2 points. 8th Grade Blue... The Blue beat Forest Hills Northern 34-29. Halie Terrel led the team with 18 points and Kayla Arnie added 10 markers. Kristine Scott, Alex Greenfield, and Sarah Frantz each added 2 points. A 30-20 triumph over Forest Hills Central also was part of the team's weekly work. Scoring for the Saxons were Nicole Quada. Kristine Scott. Kayla Arnie, Sarah Frantz, Halie Terrel, Courtney Barnard and Natasha Olin. TODAY! .di th. ii. LaDcre. Aaron Winegar and Seth Hoxworth each had one goal. Ben Conklin made three assists. Josh Lamphere two. Jerry LaDcre two. Eric Lamphere two and Rob Stuut one. In goal. Shane Hickey made five saves. Dav«d Thompson three saves and Seth Meek one save. Middle school eagers win on court Subscribe id • i i\ i That victory advances the Eagies (12-3) into this weekend ’s final four tournament. BCCS also had a 3-0 loss to Heritage last Saturday and a 13-2 win over Faith Christian last Thursday. Josh Lamphere had five goals versus Faith. Theron Barlow two goals, Eric Lamphere two goals and Rob Stuut, Jerry 616-948-8000 Today or MU freo 1 -888-494-5539 NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Forvcioaura Sal* THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jennifer M. Knauss, a married woman. Ronald L. Bagley Sr., a married man and Eileen J Bagley, his wife (original mortgagors) to Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated July 2. 1998. and recorded on July 28. 1998 m Document 41015693, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, Assignee by an assignment dated August 3, 1998. which was recorded on November 9.1998, in Document #1020484. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY EIGHT AND 42/100 dollars ($73,278 42). indudng inter­ est at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m and said mortgage and the state in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m . on November 30, 2000 Said premises are situated in CITY OF DEL­ TON, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 6 and the East 1/2 of Lot 5, BARRETT ACRES, according to the Plat thereof as record­ ed tn Liber 4 of Plats on Page 30 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October 19. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1304 Trott & Trott PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Frfe <200022977 Stallions (11/16) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sal* THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeremy D. Workman, a single man (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 29. 1999. and recorded on November 1. 1999 in Document No 1037483. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign ments to Bank of America. NA., Assignee by an assignment dated June 1. 2000. which was recorded on June 26. 2000. in Document No. 1045971. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum ut FORTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE AND 61/100 dol­ lars ($43,923.61). rduding interest at 8.375% per annum Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute « such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on November 30. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 28 of Wesleyan Village Number i. accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 14. being part of the North 1/2 of Section 29. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October 19. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1300 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200022180 Hawks (11/16) �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 19. 2000 Broncos remain unbeaten; Trojan gridders look to rebound MIDDLEVILLE — Leaving it all on the field. Middleville went into last Friday's varsity football game with State-ranked Coopersville with hopes of remaining in the race for another O-K Blue Conference championship. After a thrilling first drive, the Trojans appeared to have a chance of doing just that. But the Broncos showed just how good they are by totaling 22 points in the second quarter, seven in the third and 14 more in the fourth quarter. As a result. Coopersville coasted to a 43-14 victory at Bob White Stadium. "Thev're (Coopersville) a phenomenal ! CAVAklfi ---------- i tootball team." Middleville head coach Tim Penfield said. "Coopersville is very explosive. We had five game tapes on them and we saw their punter walk onto the field once." The Broncos' win makes them 5-0 in the Blue and 8-0 overall. Middleville falls to 4-4 and 3-2. The Trojans* season ends Friday at Calvin Christian. Coopersville Friday will play Byron Center (8-0, 5-0). The winner will achieve the Blue's pigskin title. Middleville opened last Friday's contest with a 16-play drive that ended in pay dirt. On a fourth and 10 play, Zia Shook scampered 11 yards to place the ball at the four-yard-line. Four plays later, on a <—— —■— 4 wuivFi9e..coiraniMMi irom page io The victory over the Pioneers was the team's fifth of the season and six are necessary to guarantee a spot in the post­ season tournament. That means the Saxons must be al their best to play with an gamely team of Wildcats. "They're wide open; they're explosive," Keller said of Northview. "They beat Forest Hills Central (last week) 25-0. They just pounded them. It will be another tough game." They usually are in the O-K White Conference. Snap on the chin straps. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZOMNG AMENDMENTS Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THW ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Notice to hereby gNen that the Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission wrfl conduct a pub­ lic hearing on October 23, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court St., Hastings. Michigan. The following Sections of the 1078 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, will be considered for amendment: A&2QQQ ARTICLE III Sarton 3.1 - Pafiotea ADO136. Access Lot - A type of waterfront lot pro­ viding for private or common (semi-private) access to a waterway for one or more access lot beneficiaries. 137. Access Lot Beneficiary - The owner/oocupant of a waterfront lot and any other person with a right of access to a waterway and/or use of a waterway through a waterfront lot, in whole or in part by fee ownership, lease, license, gift, busi­ ness invitation, or any written form ot con­ veyance. dedication, permission, or access/use rights. Members of the same famity as defined by this ordinance Shan be coHectivety considered as one access Idi beneficiary. ~ do * " ARTICLE IV Rewrite to Read atctlcn 428 ■ Loti Harina War FrantiM In afl cases where a lot has water frontage and is therefore an access lot: A) Access lots shall have continuous waterway frontage that to not less than the minimum lot width requirement for the zoning district within which the lot to located. Waterway frontage shall be measured by a straight line, which connects each sideline of the lot at a point wnere tne sidelines intersect me nign water line. B) No waterfront lol in any zoning district shall be used as an access lot unless it complies with al of the following regulations and conditions: 1) An access lot providing waterway access to more than one access lot beneficiary shall have a minimum lot depth of at least 100 feet and a minimum lol width and waterway frontage of 150 feet or larger if the zoning district requires a wider lot width and an additional lot width and waterway frontage for each additional access lot benefhJary above two in number. Areas consisting of swamp, bog, marsh, or other type of wet­ land, as commonly defined, shal not be counted towards the minimum waterway frontage required herein, except to the extent of the minimum required buffer stripe. 2) An access lot serving more than two access lot beneficiaries shal include a buffer strip of 20 feet on each side of the access lot paral­ lel with each side lot line extending the entire depth of the access lot. a) No use or structure of any kind other than fencing shall be allowed in the buffer strip. 3) An access lot shal be permitted no more than one dock for each 75 feet of waterway frontage. No portion of any dock shal be located within 10 feet of the nearest proper­ ty line as projected into the waterway. 4) Site plan review shall be required for ail access lots serving more than two access lot beneficiaries. a) A minimum of one off-street parking space shall be required for each access lot beneficiary of the access lot. C) In afl cases where a lot has water frontage the front lot line shall be the boundary line of the lot immediately opposite to the street right of way with the narrowest frontage, and the rear lot line shall be adjacent to the street right at way with the narrowest frontage. In no case, except as specified in the NR and CR zoning districts, no structure or fence shall be allowed to be constructed in the setback area that would restrict the view of the occupants of the dwefitngs on the adjacent properties Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbafly or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to 616-948-4820 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan 49058. between the hours ot 8 a.m. to 5 pm. (dosed between 12-1 pm.) Monday thru Friday. Please cal the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further infix ntat ion. The County of Barry Will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meetmg/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator. 220 W. State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616) 948-4891 DebbtoS Smith, Barry County Clerk (10/19) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert F. Frey and Lorena L Frey, husband and wtfe, (original mortgagors) to Amerrfirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 10, 1999. and recorded on June 14. 1999 In Document 1031090, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Homeside Lending. Inc., Assignee by an assign­ ment dated June 10. 1999. which was recorded on July 2, 1999, In Document 1031998. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there to claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUN­ DRED EIGHTY-SEVEN AND 76/100 dollars ($77,187.78), including merest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice to hereby given that said mort­ gage w«l be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, al the- Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pm. on November 9. 2000. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: Lol 8 of Block 10 of MJ. Kenfield s Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 fourth-and-goal from the one, Aaron Lalone carried the ball across, putting the Trojans up 6-0. "We fell going in that our best defense would be our offense," Penfield said. "We wanted to set the tempo early and we did that." Two plays after the touchdown, Middleville’s Jeremy Chavis recovered a Bronco fumble. The Trojans, however, were unable to cash in on the miscue for any points. The first quarter ended at 6-0. At that time, the Trojans raised their fingers and faces toward the sky with thoughts of springing a big upset. Coopersville, however, had other plans and scored three times in four minutes during the second quarter. At 8:34, Brian Boom barreled one in from a yard out and .'hen added a twopoint conversion to make it 8-6 Coopersville. The ensuing kickoff was bobbled by the Trojans and recovered by the Broncos. Coopersville went to work with Evan Hare hauling in a 21-yard pass play from quarterback Joel Longstreth and Josh Mecrman scoring a rushing touchdown from four yards. Mecrman also scored the two-pointer that followed, putting the Broncos ahead 16-6. Another Middleville miscue led to the next score. The Trojans fumbled on their second play of the next drive and Mecrman made them pay with a 20-yard touchdown reception. "We struggled in that second quarter, it was difficult," Penfield said. At the half, the Broncos were in the drivers' seat, 22-6. Still, the Trojans did have one more defensive gem before the break, as Matt Erb picked off a Longstreth aerial that was broken up by his teammate Chad Baragar. Middleville began the second half with on on-side kick, but Coopersville recovered the ball. Boom, was just that as he scampered 52 yards for a score that put the Broncos up 29-6. But the Trojans continued to persevere. Soon after, Chris Finkbeiner recovered a Bronco fumble. Then with 9:46 remaining in the fourth quarter. Josh Tobias scored on a two-yard-run to cut the deficit to 29-14. The Boom show then continued. He scored on a two-yard dart of his own to make it 36-14 and helped Coopersville to use up a lot of the clock on that fourth quarter drive. Boom finished the game with 143 yards on 17 carries. Coopersville closed out the scoring with a 40-yard run by Joe Roper with 2:06 to play. Chavis came up big on defense wi .. 15 tackles and the fumble recovery. Chad Baragar had 11 tackles and Matt Erb 9 tackles and the interception. Top offensive standouts for the Trojans were Shook (65 yards on 13 carries), Tobias 71 yards on 18 carries) and receiver Brian Yeazel (two catches for 17 yards). "I thought for a good portion of the night, our offensive line took it to their defensive front," Penfield said. "Our guys played very hard tonight" And now the Trojans look to bounce back and play some solid ball against Calvin Christian (2-6, 1-4). Calvin lost to Byron Center last Friday 31-0. "We're going to go after them (Calvin) next week," Penfield said. "We want to play hard, represent Middleville well and see our seniors go out with a win." Lions gun for perfect season A 36-point first half... a touchdown on a 48-yard pass that came on the final play of the first half ... and a smothering defense that held its Friday foes to a minus two yards. Maple Valley's varsity football team certainly can do it all. The Lions remained unbeaten last Friday with a 36-0 shutout over Williamston. "It was typical Maple Valley football game," Maple Valley head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt said. "We played good defense and ran some nice fullback traps." The scoring began at 6:20 of the first quarter with a one-yard run by Jacob Cole. Maple Valley was penalized on the point after, but still was able to connect for two points with a 19-yard pass from Tim Wawiemia to Cole. Jeff Rhoades scampered 29 yards at the 2:50 mark of the first quarter to increase the Maple Valley advantage to 14-0. In the second quarter, the Lions struck three times to close out the scoring. At 7:28 of the first quarter, Jason Abfalter darted four yards and then added an extra point to make it 22-0. Rhoades tallied his second touchdown with 2:10 to play in the half with a 28yard interception return. Troy Sloan converted the extra point and the Lions led 29-0. Then with four seconds to play in the second quarter, Jeremy Wiser completed a 48-yard pass to Mike Himeiss on an audible. Sloan made good on the extra point and the Lions went into intermission ahead 36-0. The second half was played with a running clock and a number of Maple Valley players saw action as a result of the lopsided score. In total, 10 backs ran the ball for Valley in the contest. Maple Valley gained 369 yards on the ground with Cole (108 yards on eight carries), Rhoades (68 yards on eight attempts) and Andy Ewing (65 yards on 10 carries) leading the assault "I was very impressed with our offensive line," Mittelstaedt said. "Our interior, all seven, had a great game." Blockers Matt Thorne, Chad Spears and Jonathan Denton were key blockers on the successful traps. Defensively. Valley limited Williamston (1-7) to 103 total yards. MBSI "Kate Martisiux ud Katie Noteboom defended the post really well." Laubaugh said. "Their guards didn't hurt us. We just didn't play well offensively. It is frustrating, but this team has responded well after games like this. We expect to bounce back just fine." steals. Lisa McElroy tallied 15 points and Miranda Fan dished out 5 aseHh. ' Maple Valley goes against Potterville, ■bd'Steroady’FWrtilay.'-iq -iH ntnoi I of Plats, on Page 9. The redemption period shal bo 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 28. 2000. FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200020348 Tigers (10/26) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR NATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Johnson and Marion Johnson, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Home Mortgage Inc., An Arizona Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 26.1998. and recorded on October 1, 1999 In Document No. 1036021, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to EMC Mortgage Corporation, Assignee by an assignment dated December 15, 1999, which was recorded on April 7. 2000, In Document No. 1042907. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there to daimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTYSEVEN AND 94/100 dollars ($125,487.94). including interest at 10.950% per annum. Adjustable rate mortgage. Interest rate may change 10/1 and 4/1 of each year. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice to hereby given that said mort­ gage wfli be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml at TOO p.m.. on November 30. 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan described as commenc­ ing at the West 1/4 post of said Section 10, thence East 57 Rods for the place of beginning, thence North 06 degrees East to the center of Highway M-37. thence Southeasterly along the center of said highway to the East-West 1/4 Line of sari Section 10. thence West along said 1/4 ine to the place of beginning, exceptxig there­ from beginning at the intersection of the centerIme of Highway M-37 and the East-West 1/4 line of said Section 10. which lies North 2,389.96 feet and West 3,456.57 feel from the Southeast Comer of said Section 10. thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes West 534 03 feet along the said 1/4 line, thence South 27 degrees 36 min­ utes East 250.64 feet to the Centerline of said Highway M-37. thence South 62 degrees 24 min­ utes East 471 65 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated October 12. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *990606945 Doi Junior Varsity... The Lady Saxons lost to Lowell 49-30. Tiffany Howell led the squad with 8 points. Pennfield 73, Delton-Kellogg 33... Pennfield took charge early, leading 19­ 3 after the first quarter, and coasted to the KVA triumph. Rebecca Farrell led Delton with 11 points and April West added 8 markers. Pennfield's Amanda Fowler tallied 33 points, the second most in the program's history. Delton plays at Kalamazoo Christian Thursday. Rogers 53 Middleville 36... The Lady Trojans held a two-point lead after the first quarter (13-11) and trailed by just two points at half (17-15). but the Golden Hawks took control of the game in the third quarter, holding the black and orange to just four points. Erin Robertson had 14 points and 7 rebounds. Andrea Bouma collected 6 caroms and dished out 5 assists. Becky Cobb tallied 5 points and Erin Palmer scored 8 points. The Lady Trojans play at Godwin Thursday. Maple Valley 91 Leslie 61... The Lady Lions exploded with a 91point game to take this SMAA contest. Jessie Grant scored 12 points to go along with 10 rebounds and 5 steals. Sarah Cook tallied 17 points to go along with 8 rebounds. Brieann Treloar collected 7 rebounds and 13 points. Megan Garvey a team-high 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 Lady Saxon Angie Eggers nails a jumper from the top of the key In last Thursday's home triumph. EARN $9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN = 1 SALE Join the nursing assistant class at Thomapple Manor and make a difference in the lives of others. The class will be held November 2 through November 20 and is not in session on weekends. After successful completion of stale testing, wage will increase to $10.45 per hour. To ensure the safety of our residents and staff, all applicants arc subject to criminal background checks and drug screens. Apply for this opportunity in person by October 24 al: TJbrnippfe gHanor Thornapple Manor 27W Nashville Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 Saturday, OcL 21st, 9 a.nv-4 pun. • Sunday, Oct 22nd, 1 p.m.~4 p.m. ® 508 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, Mich. 1= “Hidden Valley” second building on the right! Antique walnut bedroom suite, including ladies* J)dresser, man's dresser, double bed and side * Duncan Phyfe walnut side table, cedar chest vases, dishes, linens, dresser, dinette table with two leaves & five chairs, small iances and much, much more �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 19. 2000 - Page 15 Jlake OdeMa N EWS • ■ ... ' Today is a birthday for Fred Morris, pres­ ident of the Lake Odessa Fair Association. Campbell Township fanner and maple syrup producer. For the occasion, the Mor­ rises’ exchange student is coming from Germany. Fran and Fred were able to visit him and his family during the Lakewood Choral Society’s summer tour. Today is also the fourth wedding anniver­ sary of Shane and Lori McNeil. Evelyn Pierce has a birthday Wednesday, Oct. 25. Mary Morrice has a birthday anniversary Thursday, Oct. 26. The Lake Odessa Depot Museum will be open Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for any visitors. This will be the last chance to see the exhibit of school items which were removed before demolition of the 1923 building. Also, the exhibit from the Lake Odessa Produce Company is yet in place. Visitors are welcome to use the resources of the genealogy society library. The society librarian will be on hand to help. The dinner at Zion Lutheran Church to benefit Habitat For Humanity was well attended. Most of the officers of the Lake­ wood Chapter were on the serving line. Toward the dose of the evening. Art Meade handled a drawing for a slick bike. Andrew Markwart of Woodland was the winner. It is fortunate that the Ionia County Genealogical Society has met at the Odessa Township Hall in recent months because of space constraints. Last Saturday there were 42 present. The depot has only 34 chairs! There was space enough at the township hall. The deadline has passed for reservations for the First Families dinner to be held in Portland later this month. The quarterly newsletter was ready for distribution. Those present were handed theirs. Among the many new members are 12 members of the Goodemoot family, all of whom qualify for inclusion in First Families through their Goodemoot, Estep and Fox ancestry. Thanks to research by Becky Livermore, the proofs were obtained for each genera­ tion. The ICGS meeting included reports from several committees. There were first time attenders from Woodland, Crystal, Sheri­ dan. Alto and Plainwell. The speaker was one of Ionia County^ native sons, Randy Riley, formerly of Hubbardston, a former history teacher and current director of the research facilities at the State of Michigan Library. His printedhandout, covered the text of his remarks. This library is one of the top ten in the eastern United States, and one in a curve of three easily available to mid-Michigan residents - the Fort Wayne, Ind., library and the Burton Historical Col­ lection at Ann Arbor. Janis Kenyon of Portland was the hostess serving refreshments. Several members proceeded to the depot for use of the copy machine, sharing information and search­ ing the library. At this meeting, Doris Lam­ bert met a relative from Rockford who was also researching the Hess family. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met Thursday, Oct. 12, with 27 present. The speaker was James Mohn of Marshall, a retiree from the GTW. He gave some perti­ nent history of both the Grand Trunk West­ ern and the Pere Marquette railways. He was a delightful story teller with his account of incidents on the lines. He relat­ ed some of the quirks of the pass system, which enables employees, retirees and members of their families to ride the rails, in comfort, free. Lynda Cobb was the evening^ hostess. The next meeting will be on Nov. 9. The depot will be open Saturday, Oct. 28. Mr. Mohn’s mother from Durand and his sister from Bannistor attended. Central United Methodist Church had its annual turkey dinner Thursday. Ninety had registered in advance. The tables were dec­ orated with Thanksgiving decor. The brief program dealt with several areas of the church life, accomplishments of the current year and projections for the coming year. The Alcthians of Central UMC were entertained in the church lounge Oct. 10 with the Max Deckers and the Orville Deckers the hosts. Helen Miller of Barber Road had invited neighbor Harland Nyc to bring a musical program which those attending thoroughly enjoyed. In November class members will go on a tour bus to Kalamazoo to attend a musical program. Daryl Hartzler set off Monday, Oct. 9, with a busload for New England with full expectations of seeing some fall color in the scenery. He was surprised at a restaurant on the near side of London. Ontario, to be greeted by name by another Lake O patron who was on her way to Tomoto with her sis­ ter. Had Daryl stopped in Toronto he would have seen the current attraction in the heart of the city - colorful moose. Just as Chica­ go has had its cows, Holland its pigs and Grand rapids its fish, so Toronto has a beast from nearby. Each of the 300 fiberglass creatures has several sponsors. A booklet lists the sponsors and the artists. One in front of a cathedral was painted black with a clerical collar. In front of City Hall one was dressed like the mayor and the com­ panion like his wife might appear. One near the SkyDomc was dressed like a ball player. Another was in blue jeans, the variety was endless. The attraction at the Princess of Wales theater is the stage show "The Lion King” with elaborate costuming. The cast had to sing and dance, but also function in • James Mohn makes a point while speaking to the Lake Odessa Area Hoistorical Society at its meeting Oct. 12. Evelyn Lynch is listening intently. unwieldy costumes and had to maneuver the head dresses as well. Lake Odessa for years has become a place of residence for people whose two careers cast one partner in Grand Rapids and the other in Lansing. One such new couple in town has one wife driving to a state office in Lansing while her husband is an engineer in a Zeeland firm. Another cou­ ple now arrived have the husband driving 70 miles to Grand Haven to serve in the Coast Guard and his wife is attending the School of Human Medicine at Michigan State University. Holly Lathrop of Florida was in town last week to attend the funeral service of her uncle, Lawson Smith. Lawson’s younger brother of Texas also came. Graveside services were set for Wednes­ day for Manan Vandccar of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Lansing. She was age 80, wid­ ow of Max Vandccar. She is survived by sons Dennis and Douglas. Announcement has been made of the wedding of Kelley Jo DeKoker and Craig Michael Johnson in a summer ceremony in Mayfair Church in Grand Rapids. Craig is the son of Connie and Clarence Batticc of Stanton, and Michael and Roxanne Johnson of Lake Odessa. Groomsmen were Chad Johnson, Matt Swift, David Sutton and Kurt DeKoker. The groom is a grandson of Rose Mane Johnson. The Carson City Gazette reported on the Sept. 23 reunion of the Class of 1950 of Carson City High School. Among the 26 classmates attending were Wally and wife Shirley Barbour of Tasker Road, Donna (Thornton) Welton and husband Bob of Middleville, and Nyal and Janet Skilling of Caledonia. Others who had Lake Odessa connections were David and Betty Braendle of Bay City and Ellen (Spaulding) Long of Saginaw. David Braendle and the Whitney family lived at Clarksville and his aunt Manan Johnson lived in Lake Odessa. Ellen though her mother’s Lucas family, is related to all the Garlingers and Gerlingers. Lake Manor has a new look with new panels beneath all the windows of the 56 apartments. The Red Cross Bloodmobilc was in town Monday. There were about 90 donors with 67 accepted. Unique among the donors was 89-ycar-old Charles Grotr’.y of Beech Street. This was his first time in 25 years to Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Solo THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO CC-LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE 08TAM W1_L BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Randy Riley addresses the Ionia County Genological Society during the group’s meeting last Saturday after­ noon. MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* been made in the condition* of a mortgage made by Paul D. Boysen and Peggy A Boysen husband and wife (original mortgagors) to G.E. Capital Mortgage Service*, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 27.1998. and recorded on Apr! 3.1998 in Uber Document 1009914, Barry County Record*, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-ONE AND 08/100 dollar* ($103,641.08), including interest al 8.850% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premise*, or some part of them, al pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) p m., on November 2,2000. Said promises are situated in ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Afl that certain parcel of land situated in the Township of Orangievffle, being known as Lot 44, Crystal Lake Estates, recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, on page 72. Barry County Records. The redemption period shal be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sal*, unless determined abandoned in accordance with , 19f8CL 600.3241a m which case the redemption ported shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. September 21. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL248-593-1309 Trott & Trott P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200021291 (10/19) Dolphins RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DOT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nearly 500 attend Habitat for Humanity Autumn dinner Friday the 13th wasn't an unlucky day tor Barry County Habitat for Humanity when it hosted its autumn Swiss steak and chicken dinner. About 475 attended the meal, and after expenses approximately $3,000 was raised to help build another Habitat house for a local family In need. In the photo, Habitat volunteers Jiggs Miller (left) and Ned Brown are pictured at work in the kitchen at First United Methodist Church In Hastings where the dinner was held. The event was dedicated to retiring Habitat Board members Howard and Bertha Thaler. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by WILLIAM V SEMPF and CONNIE G. SEMPF. husband and wife to NBD MORTGAGE COMPANY. a Dataware Corporation 1550 East BefflineSE, St*. 303, Grand Rapids, Ml 49508, dated April 29, 1983, and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on May 9,1983. in Uber 253 at Page 880. Said mortgage was assigned to FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF ROCHESTER which merged into and was acquired by MARINE MIDLAND BANK n/k/a HSBC BANK USA, 2929 WUden Ave., Depew. NY 14043. by an assignment dated September 1. 1987 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deed* on November 2.1987 in Uber 458 al Page 953. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to deciare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forth­ with. At the dale of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest, at the rate of 11.500% per annum on said mortgage the sum of TWENTY-THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-NINE and 72/100 DOLLARS ($23,549.72). No suit or proceeding al taw ha* been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal coats, charges, and expenses, including attorney's foe* allowed by law. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the Barry County ptace of hold­ ing the Circuit Court within the County of Barry, City of Hastings on Thursday. November 30. 2000, at 1:00 p.m., local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104. Public Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A3?40(3)) the redemption period shait be six (6) months from the date of the fore­ closure sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. The premises covered by said mortgage is sit­ uated in the Township of Baltimore. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and more fufly described A lot of compliments were received about the salad dressing served at the event. Behind the scenes, (from left) Lee Yoder, Juanita Allerding and Iris Yoder prepare the vegetables. Use BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to search for buyers, renters. employees...or just to say THANKS! Call us at 945-9554 as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE N UNE OF SECTION 32. T2N. R8W. DISTANT N 89 DEGREES 30' 40* W 879 45 FT. FROM THE NE CORNER OF SAID SECTION. THENCE CON­ TINUING ALONG SAID N UNE N 89 DEGREES 30' 40‘ W 219.46 FT. THENCE S 00 DEGREES OT 52* E 1332 83 FT. THENCE S 89 DEGREES 34-ir E ALONG THIS S UNE OF THE N 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 216.19 FT. THENCE N 00 DEGREES 16' 18" E 1332 59 FT TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PPN 08 002-032 227 00 HSBC BANK USA Assignee of Mortgagee. Dated: October 12. 2000 James W Batchelor (P25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Suite 411-S Waters Building 161 Ottawa Avenue. N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 (11/9) give blood. There will be a buffet meal served Satur­ day at Scbcwa Center United Methodist Church from 5 to 7 p.m. The main items will be ham and baked chicken. The Berlin Center United Methodist Church will have its annual turkey dinner Saturday, Oct. 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. Last year, standing in line for an hour was worth the wait. The Lake Odessa Community Library has begun a noontime book discussion group to be held once a month. The first was set for Friday. Oct. 6. Sack lunches arc encouraged. The business section of the State Journal has an item abcut election of officers in the Michigan Association of Community Bankers. Jerry Collison, president and chief executive officer of Lake Odessa’s Union Bank, has been elected vice president. The business section of the GR Press had a photo and item about Jeanne (Goode­ moot) Mulford, human resources director for VKW Hardwoods, earning the title of certified employee benefit specialist through the Wharton school of the U. of Penn. She has been taking classes starting in Toledo, when she was still working in Flat Rock. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS. detau* has been made in the tonus and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Dennis M. Stine, a single man and Connie D. Reel, a single woman. Mortgagors, to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation, a Mkhigan corporation. Mortgagee, dated the 4th day of June, A.D., 1993, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 8th day of June, AD.. 1993, in Uber 573 on Page* 883-889, which said mort­ gage was thereafter on. to wit: the 4th day of Juno, A.D., 1993, assigned to the Traverse Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation and said assignment was recorded on the 9ffi day of Jun*. 1993, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for said County of Barry in Uber 574 on Pages 336-327, and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be duo on said mortgage a* of the date of this notice is the sum of Fifty-seven thousand five hundred tartyfour and 83/100 dollars ($57,544.83). lor principal and interest and. WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings at tew or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and default having been made whereby the power-ofsale contained in said mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of th* power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mad* and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on THURSDAY the 16th day of November. 20007a! fXXJ o’tfdA ta the afternoon, focal time, said trnrtgage pil be- foreclosed at a sate at pub­ lic aucicn to the highest bidder at the east door of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Mrjhigan (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County), ot th* premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage with the inter­ est thereon at eight percent (8%) per annum and afl legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney tee allowed by law, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The premises described in said mortgage are as foflows: Property situated in the Township of Assyria, County of Barry, State of Michigan, to wit. ALL THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26 TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. LYING SOUTH OF THE CENTERUNE OF JONES ROAD. EXCEPT: THE WEST 295 FEET THEREOF. ALSO EXCEPT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTH­ WEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST UNE OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. 773 FEET. THENCE EAST AT RIGHT. ANGLES TO SAID WEST LINE, 295 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE EAST. 428 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST UNE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 /4 A DIS­ TANCE OF 365 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD, THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG CENTERUNE. 518 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO A POINT WHICH UES EAST 295 FEET FROM SAID WEST UNE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE. 659 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING AT THE INTER­ SECTION OF THE NORTH ANO SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 28. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. WITH THE CENTERLINZ OF JONES ROAD; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE. 234 FEET. MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT WHICH UES NORTH 1767 FEET FROM THE SOUTH UNE OF SAID SECTION 26. THENCE NORTH 81 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST. 362 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 311 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO A POINT IN SAID CENTERUNE OF JONES ROAD WHICH UES NORTHWEST­ ERLY 314 FEET FROM THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 314 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO LANDS LYING SOUTH OF ANO ADJACENT TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL OVER THAT PART OF THE EAST 20 FEET OF THE WEST 741 FEET OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. EXTENDING FROM THE CENTERUNE OF JONES ROAD SOUTH TO THE NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTH 1500 FEET OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26 SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC AND OF ANY GOVERNMENTAL UNIT IN ANY PART THEREOF TAKEN. USED OR DEED FOR STREET. ROAD OR HIGHWAY PURPOSES Commonly known as: 9450 Jone* Rd.. Bellevue. Ml. The redemption period shall be one year from the date of such sale. Dated October 5. 2000 Traverse Mortgage Corporation Assignee of Mortgage CHARLES A FORREST JR. Attorney for Traverse Mortgage Corporation 703 E Court St. Flint. Ml 48503 Telephone: (810) 238-4030 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (11/2) �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 19. 2000 opponent for the same reason. COURT N6WS: A Hastings man accused of forcing sex on a 17-ycar-old girl after giving her al­ cohol and cocaine in his home April 2 will be tried in Barry County Circuit Court Oct. 23. 24 and 27 on the felony charges of first degree criminal sexual conduct, delivery of cocaine to a minor and furnishing alcohol to a minor. Timmy Allen Rosenberg. 34, learned at a motion hearing Thursday that testi­ mony from additional alleged victims will be permitted during his trial when Judge James Fisher granted the prosecu tor’s motion to admit “other acts evi­ dence." According to the motion filed by Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava, Rosenberg was tried on a similar charge in 1996, but was found not guilty. He was also accused on at least two other occasions for incidents occurring in 1994 and 1995, Kuzava said, explaining that together, the acts show a common plan or scheme "to place women in a situation where it's difficult for them to ihow non-consent." In 1994, Rosenberg was invited into the home of an ex-girlfriend after calling her. "He stated that he just had to use the bathroom and would leave. They began talking and eventually entered the bed­ room where they began to have inter­ course." according to Kuzava. "During the course of having sex. Defendant be­ gan to choke the victim and slap her. The victim repeatedly asked him to stop and to get off her. which Defendant re­ fused to do." According to Kuzava's motion. Rosen­ berg said he would stop when she said she liked it. "The officer to whom the victim re­ ported the incident noticed signs of bruis­ ing from the choking on the victim’s neck at the time of the interview approx­ imately five days after the assault." Kuzava noted. "The victim did not want to -follow through with the court proceed­ ings as she was in fear of the Defendant." In 1995. Rosenberg entered the locked home of another ex-girlfriend, uninvited, during the middle of the night. Kuzava said. The victim awoke to find Rosen­ berg in bed with her and the victim told him she did not want to have sex with him. "However, he forcibly engaged in sex with the victim," Kuzava stated. "The victim did not resist a she was aware of M.’I'ih ll.'in, > //,V/. AIRLINE/ CUSTOMER SERVICE/ FLIGHT AT­ TENDANT- to J15/hr+ great benefits! Many train/travel. (616)949-2424. Jobline. APPRENTICE/ ELECTRI­ CIAN/ PLUMBER TRAIN­ EES-to $20-50/hr+ bene­ fits. Permanent. Major con­ tractor. (616)949-2424. Job­ line ATTN: WORK FROM HOME. $582-55,947/mo, PT-FT. 800-589-8614. www.freedomcash.com BREAD ACCOUNTS DE­ LIVERY- to $16B2/hr+ full benefits (Cargo Van) train­ ing provided. Daily route. (616)949-2424. Jobline DENTAL ASSISTANT: DENTAL Assistant needed Tuesday evenings and other flexible hours. Experience preferred. Competitive sal­ ary. Please fax resume' with cover letter to (616)795-8881. DENTAL ASSISTANT: DENTAL Assistant needed Tuesday evenings and other flexible hours. Experience preferred. 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After the bar closed, Rosenberg offered to drive the victim home. Instead, he drove the victim to his home where he forcibly held her down by her wrists and engaged in....sex with the victim, Kuzava states in her motion. The victim then left in Rosenberg's vehicle and drove herself to her sister's house and reported tL* assault to police on the same date. "The police then went and interviewed the Defendant, who claimed that the sex was consensual," said Kuzava. "The case eventually went to a jury trial and the Defendant was acquitted." Also at the motion hearing, Rosenberg asked Circuit Judge James Fisher for a different, court-appointed attorney. "I feel he’s not calling the witnesses prepared for this and he feels this is a case that's too hard for him," Rosenberg said. According to defense attorney Mark Doster, "Mr. Rosenberg has shown me respect and on a personal basis, we ac­ tually like each other. But as an attorney and client, we haven't had a meeting of the minds." The judge denied the motion after hearing from Kuzava that "The trial is a week away," she said. "I think it's a stall tactic on his part. Obviously he's not pleased we're seeking other acts evi­ dence." Kuzava also pointed out, and Fisher agreed, that Doster has competently handled all hearings to date and has pro­ vided a witness list for trial. "He's handled a number of capital cases quite effectively in the court's opinion," said Fisher while making his ruling. "In the last one, he was able to successfully have the charges dis­ missed." Fisher also denied Doster's motion to have the other acts motion hearing held in secret. "Due to the highly prejudicial nature of the contents/ said Doster, "the comment here would appear in the newspaper three days before trial which would prej­ udice the jurors." "It seems to be the concerns raised are legitimate and can be handled through the jury selection process," said Fisher in his ruling. "I can ask if they know or have ready anything about this case and if they have, they can be excused." If convicted, Rosenberg could be sen­ tenced to a maximum of life in prison. • Jason Keiser, 25, of Battle Creek, is scheduled to be tried Nov. 13 and 14 on one count of first degree criminal sexual conduct with a 5-year-old girl whom he allegedly forced to have oral sex with him in 1993 or 1994 in Hastings. Keiser was babysitting the girt and her siblings when be allegedly called her up­ stairs where she found him laying on her mother's waterbed where the alleged as­ sault then occurred. The girl, now 12, did not tell anyone about the alleged assault for six years because Keiser allegedly told her that if she did tell, he would kill her. "That's why I did not tell anyone for a See COURTS, cont. page 18 POLICE BEAT: Phone credit card scam reported HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - The Barry County Sheriffs Department is reminding citizens once again to avoid givin’ credit card numbers telephone solicitors. "People need to be aware that VISA and Mastercard don't do that,* said Undersheriff Don Ford. "They already have your credit card number. If someone calls you and asks for your card number, unless you know who it is. don't give it to them." According to a report by Deputy Jim Fawcett, a woman in Hastings Township said she received a phone call from a female requesting information on her credit accounts on Friday. The caller said she was doing a security check for VISA and Mastercard and that she needed the woman's card numbers to make a check on her accounts to prevent fraud that was occurring on the Internet. "The caller did not use a company name or give her name when attempting to solicit this information." said Fawcett The intended victim did not reveal the card numbers and called her credit card company to check the validity of the caller. "The Mastercard company advised her that no one was making contact calls of this nature and that they had her account numbers and all information needed,* said Fawcett. "Her credit card company further advised this was not a legitimate so'icitation." Police snag drunk driver In Hastings HASTINGS - A man spotted by police to be running red lights, crossing the center line and speeding through downtown Hastings early Sunday morning was arrested for third offense drunk driving, according to the Hastings .City Police Department. The 28-year-old man told police he was trying to go to Cascade and that he was looking for Cascade Road when he was stopped. "When asked if he knew where he was, he said 'Dutton.'" the officer reported. "When he was advised be was in Hastings, he said, 'oh.'* The man was found to have a blood alcohol content of .19 percent aad was lodged in the Barry County Jail without bond. He was also driving without a license, which had been revoked until 2003 for three previous substance abuse convictions. He had not been arraigned as of press time Wednesday. Items stolen from car in Hastings HASTINGS - A resident of the 100 block of West High Street reported he found that a radar detector, two pairs of sunglasses and a cellular telephone had been stolen from his 1991 QMS, JjtpifWtJ^onday, according to the Hastings City Police Depaiimeat ." : . Also missing was a Halloween sign from his yard. The incident is believed to have occurred between 6:30 p.m. Oct 15 and 5:30 p.m. Oct 16. Freeport goes without phone service FREEPORT - Residents of the 765 telephone prefix area were without phone service for more than two hours on Oct 10, according to various reports. . Citizens were first notified via local media at about 12:44 p.m. that if they needed emergency services, Barry County Central Dispatch would not be able to receive the call and that they were to use a designated seven digit number instead. But citizens were also unable to use that number and had no telephone service until the problem was resolved at about 3:20 p.m. A Consumers Power crew working the Freeport area allegedly cut a telephone line. In other court business Thursday: • James Reeder, 30, of Nashville, was found not guilty at a jury trial last week on one count of mayhem. Reede.' had bitten off one-quarter inch of another Nashville man's lip during a fight between the two after returning to Nashville from a casino bus trip. According to a Barry County Circuit Court document, mayhem is a charge that involves malicious intent to maim or disfigure, cut, slit or mutilate the nose or lip of the victim. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. "Most states have abolished the may­ hem charge," said defense attorney Jim Goulooze. "I don’t think anyone has charged that in this county in this cen­ tury." Goulooze called it a "simple case," because the prosecution had the burden to prove intent to maim. "This was a street fight," said Goulooze. "Mr. Reeder was getting the hell kicked out of him and he had a frac­ tured cheekbone. He wanted to stop the fight" Goulooze said Reeder did not have time to form intent to maim. "We didn’t contest the injury," said Goulooze. "But there was no intent to in­ flict the injury. You have to form the in­ tent to inflict the specific cutting, slitting or biting off the nose, ear or lip." The other man involved in the fight *as not charged. "They claim it was self defense," said assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz. "I disagree with them on this, that’s why I brought it to trial in the first place. But I respect the jury’s decision." Cruz called mayhem a "very old" crime and the charge was fashioned to control the effects of people fighting un­ fairly. "For thousands of years, the Greeks, the Romans, and so on have recognized that people will not fight fairly," said Cruz. Cruz told the jury that prize fighter Mike Tyson bit the ear of Evander Holy­ field out of frustration because he was losing the fight and argued Reeder bit his Man arrested In Orangeville break-ln 9 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP ■ A night out that began with three men drinking in Kalamazoo ended with one of them being arrested for breaking into an Orangeville Township home, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police Troopers said Lance Ruimveld, 19, of Plainwell, had driven the three men to Barry County and stopped on the way to enter the former home of Ruimveld', step­ father and steal an air conditioner from the new owner. Ruimveld and his alleged accomplice then drove the third man to the Orangeville Tavern, where be notified police of the crime. Troopers found Ruimveld at his home and his car in a ditch in front of his residence, police said. The air conditioner was found inside the car and Ruimveld was arrested for second degree home invasion and driving on a suspended license. Ruimveld is free on $5,000 personal recognizance bond. Suspected cocaine dealer arrested YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A man stopped by troopers on Chief Noonday Road and found to be in possession of cocaine with the intent to deliver last November has been arrested. Troopers said Charles Chapman, 25, of Grand Rapids, allegedly had a baggy of white powder on the floorboard of the car when it was stopped for having a loud exhaust. Chapman told police al that time that he had more cocaine in his underwear and that he was making a delivery in Barry County from Grand Rapids. Three more baggies of cocaine were found inside his clothing as be was processed at the Barry County Jail. He was later released on bond. A warrant for his arrest was authorized on June 2! and local police were notified that the Sixth District Fugitive Team was looking for Chapman. He was later found and arrested by the team and was lodged in the Kent County Jail until last week. Chapman is charged with possession of less than 50 grams of cocaine with intent to deliver and is scheduled for a preliminary exam in Barry County 56th District Court Nov. 8. Couple charged with manufacturing pot HOPE TOWNSHIP - Robert Lee Tate, Jr. and Katrina Marie Elsey of Cedar Creek Road have been arrested and arraigned on charges of delivery and manufacture of marijuana, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Deputies went to their home to arrest them and a third person Oct. 5 but Tate, 30, resisted arrested by ignoring commands, police reported. Tate also was charged with resisting and obstructing police and is free on bond awaiting a Nov. 15 preliminary examination. Elsey, 44, is free on $5,000 bond and is awaiting an Oct. 25 preliminary examination. The drug offenses are alleged to have occurred on June 25 in Hope Township. The third suspect was not located at the time of the arrests. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 19. 2000 - Page 17 Local law enforcement officials crack down on domestic violence J- Ad Graphics News Service "On April 22, 1999. after forcing his way into her home through a dead-bolted door, Randy Hayward shot Lisa Hadaway, 33, in the head and then turned the gun on himself and committed suicide. "The couple had split up three months earlier, but he continued to try to contact her. His co-workers reported that he had been making 'ominous statements* about her at work earlier that day. "Lisa's two children, ages 3 and 9, wit­ nessed the murder of their mother before running to their grandmother’s house for help." Domestic violence or domestic abuse is more than an isolated instance of physical abuse within an intimate relationship - it is a pattern of physical, sexual, emotional and/or financial abuse, perpetrated with the intent and result of establishing and maintaining control over an intimate partner. In Barry County last year, 261 people were known victims of such abuse. Of that number, >52 were abused by their spouses. Seventy-two of the victims were male, while 189 were female victims. According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, one woman is raped and/or physically assaulted by an intimate every three minutes, approximately six children are reported abused and neglected in America every minute and every 15 seconds, a battering crime occurs. "We’re trying to make the violent person accountable for his or her actions," said Barry County Victims Services Coor­ dinator Julie DeBoer about a new effort being organized to reduce those statistics. According to DeBoer, numerous Barry County agencies have identified the do­ mestic violence problem as a priority. "In response. Sheriff Steve DeBoer is pleased to announce a new program of the Barry County Sheriffs Office, to reduce the number of family violence incidents within the country," Julie DeBoer said. "The program, called VALUES (Violence Against Loved Ones Ends Soon) is an enhancement of the Victim Services Unit," said Sheriff DeBoer. "This is a unique and timely partnership of the Sheriffs Office with other criminal justice agencies and service providers in Barry County to address a community problem." Funding for the project, in the amount of $21,530, is provided by the Byrne Memorial grant program administered by the Office of Drug Control Policy within the Michigan Department of Community Health. The Barry Community Foundation is providing the local match funds in the amount of $7,177. "This will be the first of four years of possible funding," DeBoer said. The grant will provide funding for Julie DeBoer, as victims services coordinator, to work 20 hours per week in addition to her current volunteer hours. Her primary function will be to ensure victim safety and rights throughout the process of investigation, prosecution, sentencing and offender supervision. DeBoer will assist Natalie Clinkscales, the Barry County Assistant Prosecutor specializing in family violence. "We hope that with enhanced services to victims, we will be able to increase the safety of the victim and increase the criminal justice system's effectiveness in holding people accountable for their violent acts," said Clinkscales. DeBoer also will help form and facilitate the Barry County Family Violence Coordinating Council. The intent of the council, said DeBoer, is to develop and implement a comprehensive community response to reduce family violence. As coordinator, she will work to raise, awareness and education of family violence. More than 50 local law enforcement personnel gathered in Hastings Friday to attend domestic violence response training, hosted by the Barry County Prosecutor's office and the Sheriffs office. The prosecutor's office personnel and the officers from Hastings, Sunfield, Woodland, Freeport, Charlotte, Prairieville, Barry Township and the City of Hastings spent the day in training with the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards with funding through the STOP Violence Against Women grant. The training involved providing a uni­ form domestic violence response by all aspects of law enforcement in Barry and Eaton counties. Attendees learned to better understand the domestic violence perpetrator, the victim, the scene and legal and procedural requirements when responding. "What I felt was valuable was that it brought together many of the law en­ forcement agencies and the prosecutor's office in one place to provide the same, unjted training," said Lt. q$g, Krusipga. commander of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police and enforcing extensive, egregious rules and threatening suicide if the victim leaves the relationship," it states. Abusers also tend to use the children as vehicles for abuse of the victim, control the finances and sexually abuse the victim. According to the Michigan Judicial In­ stitute, domestic violence victims in same­ sex relationships are subject to the same abusive tactics as heterosexual victims. "One commonly exploited vulnerability in same-sex relationships is the victim's fear of being publicly exposed as lesbian or gay," the report states. "Victims who fear such exposure experience extreme Woodland and Township and Freeport Police Chief Randy Yates demonstrates how a significant other can overpower a partner in a domestic abuse situation dur­ ing a training session in Hastings last week. Krusinga was among eight Department of State Police officers attending the program from Hastings. "It was a wonderful class." said Wood­ land and Freeport police departments chief. Randy Yates. "It covered the new laws and how to interpret the new laws and how the courts will interpret them. It's always good to review the new laws before you have to apply them." One of those new laws deals with en­ forcement of personal protection orders, said Krusinga. "An officer can now provide notice to the parties at the scene or upon contact that a personal protection order is in effect," he said. "Previously, they found out only through the courts." For instance, if a person is restricted by personal protection order, police were powerless to enforce the order if the per­ petrator had not yet been served papers. . "Now, if we’re called out, our officers can provide notice on the scene," said Krusinga. Personal protection orders (PPOs) are orders of the Circuit Court that forbid or require a person to do something. The person filing a PPO is the petitioner and the person you file • PPO against it the respondent. SECURITY (New security measures taken by Delton schools) cont. response guide was presented at Mon­ day's school board meeting. "We're trying to prepare for some hor­ rendous incident, such as a hostage situ­ ation or a dangerous person in the build­ ing," Angelo said. Prospective situations are classified as "Code Red," where a life-threatening situation is in progress, or "Code Yellow," a situation that war­ rants staff and students moving to a se­ cured area. Code Red incidents include having an armed intruder either in or out of a school room, having a situation where a suspect or student has a weapon on cam­ pus, a drive-by shooting, or a death or homicide. Code Yellow incidents include a tele­ phoned bomb threat, a suspected armed subject, a suicide attempt in progress, il­ legal drug use or a drug overdose, and suspicious intruders on school property. Procedures listed for a Code Red situa­ tion include getting as many students as possible into a room without windows, locking doors, turning off lights, assisting injured, indicating the status of students in the room by placing red (medical alert) or green (everyone in room is OK) signs on the window facing the outside and the door window, making a barricade in the comer of the room, with the stu­ You live in a CARING Community! dents behind it, getting the room as calm as possible, doing a head count and at­ tendance, getting the names of students and any emergency needs to the office, staying in the room until directed to leave by the administration and/or po­ lice, and relaying any pertinent informa­ tion to the office, if possible. Procedures for a Code Yellow situation include getting as many students as pos­ sible into a room, locking the doors, get­ ting the room as calm as possible, doing a head count and attendance, staying in the room until directed to leave by the administration and/or police, and evacu­ ating the building according to instruc­ tions. The Safety Response Guide also con­ tains procedures to follow for physical fights, explosions, arson, sexual assault, robbery, extortion, unauthorized removal of a student, a threat of suicide, larce­ nies, drug possession or sale, vandalism or destruction of school property, minors in possession of alcohol or tobacco, bus incidents, and bus accidents. Admittedly, Pickett said, it's "sad" that the district has to prepare for the threat of such violent occurrences. "But you also have to keep in perspective that there's been a problem with kids and vio­ lence forever." she said. The threat of YOU'RE OUTGOING. AMBITIOUS. INNOVATIVE. 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She and Angelo said the district's use of Choice Thcory/Reality Therapy has been a "proactive, preventive" approach to avoiding school violence. CT/RT is a behavior management program where students are taught to "take tesponsibility for the choices they make," Angelo said, and are taught to be respectful and re­ sponsible. The program "helps students learn to make positive choices and teaches adults the importance of building good relationships with other staff, the administration, and students," she said. "We feel that building positive relation­ ships is a very important element of what wc do every day." "It's good to be part of a proactive team," Pickett said. Because the staff works at creating a positive atmosphere for the students, she said, "the kids feel safe and loved." Interestingly, she and Angelo said, the district has been spared disrupting inci­ dents like bomb threats or school vandal­ ism that occurred nationwide after the Columbine incident. While Angelo does not know if there is a direct correlation between the lack of bomb threats and other incidents and teaching CT/RT, she said, "we'd like to think it's because of the efforts we've made.” One of the facets of CT/RT is to keep students informed of what's going on, in­ clude them in the decision-making pro­ cess when possible, and keep the com­ munication lines between staff and stu­ dents open, Pickett said. Students in the district feel they can come to staff with problems and con­ cerns, she said. "Last year I had a group of students and parents come to me and express concern about creating a peer listening group." As a result, she said, a group called "Students Talking Over Problems" was formed, and the district is working on transforming that group into a trained peer mediation group. Pickett said parents in the district have responded positively to the guard station and other security measures. The district has heard no complaints about overreact­ ing. she said. "We tried real hard not to have any­ thing be a knee jerk reaction," Pickett said. The guard station is not a new con­ cept, she said. "Guard stations have been around a long time and (are used by) a lot of schools," she said. Admittedly, Angelo said, incidents like Columbine "are statistically rare.” However, she said, "there’s no excuse for not being prepared and p.-oactive." A PPO may order the respondent not to: enter your property, assault, attack, beat or wound you, threaten to kill or physically injure you. remove children from you if you have legal custody, interfere with you at your place of employment, purchase or possess a firearm, follow or appear within your sight, approach or confront you in a public or private place, contact you by phone or send you mail or other communications. According to repons, PPOs are being requested in high numbers in Barry County. In Michigan last year, 41,822 domestic violence victims were reported to the Uniform Crime Report compared to 47,499 reported in 1998. Of that number, 31,110 of the victims were white and 9,482 were black. The victims were mostly females (33,291) while 8.382 were males and 149 were not known. A personal weapon was used in 23,709 cases, 20,075 were committed by a friend of the victim and 19,134 were committed by the spouse of the victim. In Michigan last year, 31 people died as the result of domestic viol«flMMHMi«U& suffered incapacitating injury. An abuser's primary motivation is to maintain control over the victim, according to "Domestic Violence: A Guide to Civil and Criminal Proceedings." "Abusers are master manipulators who employ physical assault in conjunction with other tactics to achieve their objec­ tive," the document stales. Abusers* tactics have been compared to brainwashing used against prisoners of war, which includes isolation, threats, occasional indulgences, demonstrations of omnipotence, degradation and enforcement of trivial demands - abusers may employ similar patterns of physical, sexual, financial and emotional coercion to control their victims. "These tactics prevent victims from leaving abusive relationships," the doc­ ument states. In addition to physical assaults or threats, abusers' control tactics may include emotional abuse of the victim. "Emotional abuse may consist of iso­ lating the victim from family and friends, making degrading remarks to the victim, blaming the victim for the abuse, con­ stantly monitoring the victims* activities, stalking, playing 'mind games,* making LEGAL NOTICE State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Fite No. 2000-228284E Estate of RUSSELL BENDER. Deceased So­ cial Security No. 366-30-4077 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. RUSSELL BENDER, who lived at 120 Manor Dr.. Middleville. Michigan died 10/30'99 Creditors of the decedent are notified that afl claims against the estate win be forever barred unless presented to Robert G. Bender, named personal representative, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dated: October 16. 2000 Robert G Bender 2993 Wood School Rd Middleville. Ml 49333 616-945-2793 isolation, which prevents them from leaving the violent relationship, or from seeking assist'aicc outside of it." Substance abuse, said DeBoer, is closely tied to many of the cases Barry County authorities '.lave handled. "Usuall), one or both have been drink­ ing, though that's not usually the cause (for the abuse,)" said DeBoer. "Domestic violence is not as much about abuse as it is about control. "What we're hoping to do," added De­ Boer, "by getting this council in place, is that it will give us the direction the community wants to take toward addressing this problem.*' . DeBoer expects that one outcome will include the identification and establishment of a safe haven. The council will be divided into com­ mittees of representatives from business and industry, the medical profession, of education,, government, justice, law en­ forcement, faith, service providers, from the legal profession, and the media. Clinkscales Wednesday distributed digital cameras to four area police agencies to use while investigating domestic violence and sexual assault crimes. For information on how to obtain help for a domestic violence problem, call The Michigan Family Violence Help Line at 1­ 800-996-6228 (24-hour crisis line); S.A.F.E. Place, 948-4290 (24-hour crisis line,); Legal Services Organiation, 1-800­ 688-3951 or 616-965-951; Legal Aid of Central Michigan. 1-800-968-0044 or the Barry County Prosecutor's Office at 948­ 4850. Notice of Mortgage rorectaeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott Victor Taggart, a married man (original mort­ gagors) to Saxon Mortgage, Inc. Mortgagee, dated November 17, 1999, and recorded on November 29. 1999 in Document #1038483. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Bank ot Texas, National Association fka Texas Commerce Bank National Association, as Custodian, Assignee by an assignment dated November 17, 1999, which was «ecorded on November 29. 1939, in Document #1038494. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 76/100 doMars ($120,189.78), including interest al 10.500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wffl be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pub'.c venue, at the Barry County Courthouse n Hastings, Ml at 1:00 p.rn.. on November 9. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing al the Center 1/4 Post of Section 23, Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Thence North 36 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 203.00 feet along the centerline of Oakleigh Drive as shown in the Plat of Streeter s Resort. Recorded in Uber 2 of Plats, on Page 37. thence South 8.00 degrees 16 minutes 11 seconds East 117 feet for the true place of beginning; thence continuing South 8.00 degrees 15 minutes 11 seconds East 200.00 feet; thence South 86 degrees 00 minutes CO seconds West 128.00 feet, thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 11 seconds West 200.00 feet, thence North 86 degrees 00 minutes 00 sec­ onds East 128.00 feet to the place of beginning. Being a part of Lot 32 of said Plat, Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 mont’i(s) from the date of such sale, unless determ ned abandoned in accordance with 1943CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 28. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie #200021918 Gators (10/28) (10-19) Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting October 10. 2000 All Board members and 7 citizens present. Approved agenda, minutes, standing reports and bills Approved SWBCIC By Laws. Additional Remonumentation Monies. Ordinance »48 • Rezoning of Pe?se property, MTA Books and booklets. MTA Winter Conference Expenses Resolutions 99-1A adding Old Kent Bank to list of depositories, and Treasurers Tax Motions. Meeting adjourned 7:57 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor (10/19) QUALITY COLOR FILM PROCESSING J-Ad Graphics North of Hattingt on Breadway �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 19. 2000 Sheriff's sting closes Carlton ‘Party Barn' by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer The Sept. 30 killing of Deborah Koan by an alleged drunk driver who had been to a Jordan Road drinking establishment was one of many factors that led to a raid on "The Party Bam” last Saturday night. "Deborah Koan's death added some immediacy, but we had started the pro­ cess before that occurred," said Sheriff Steve DeBoer. That process began last summer when local authorities started to receive a high number of complaints about noise, trash, excessive traffic, reckless driving, minow drinking, drunk drivers leaving the bam and fighting among patrons. The Party Bam, also called "The Plea­ sure Palace" by its owners, has been in operation since last spring, said police. "Numerous complaints had been re­ ceived over the summer by the sheriffs office and the state police of illegal ac­ tivities. and our officers noticed a rise in the number of drunk driving arrests," said DeBoer. "It was a combination of things that led up to it." More than 30 people were in or around the bam when a bus load of 20 sheriffs deputies arrived and entered the building with a search warrant and a court order after two undercover officers were able to buy alcohol inside. Each of the patrons was stopped, inter­ viewed and photographed, said police, and if they had been drinking, were is­ sued a citation for drinking in an unli­ censed establishment, a misdemeanor, and released to appear in court. If convicted, those issued the citations could be ordered to spend 90 days in jail and/or pay a $ 1,000 fine. The owner was arrested on charges of furnishing a place for drinking of alochol for consideration, a felony that carries a maximum penalty of one year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine, though a warrant had not been authorized as of press time Wednesday. He was also charged with a felony count of sale and delivery of alcohol without a license. One juvenile was charged with being a minor in possession of alcohol and an­ other minor was charged with possession of tobacco products by a minor. Another patron was arrested on an out­ standing warrant from the Friend of the Court, police said. Several cases of beer and numerous bottles of liquor were confiscated from "the bam," and a small amount of co­ caine was found inside, but its owner could not be identified, police said. When the investigation was over at about 2 a.m. Sunday, DeBoer, acting on an order issued by the Barry County Cir- Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer nails the door shut at "the party bam" while executing an order of the court after a raid on the illegal Cartton Township drinking establishment Sat irday. cuit Court, sealed the bam until an Oct. 20 show cause hearing when the owners will have a chance to dispute the tempo­ rary restraining order. According to local authorities, the judge will either release the bam to the owners, adjourn the matter, or issue a preliminary injunction to begin property forfeiture proceedings. "Wc got excellent cooperaton from the Prosecutor's Office and the Michigan GM drive away with State Police who covered for us," said DeBoer. According to the petition for temporary injunction, filed Oct. 13 in Barry County Circuit Court. County Planning and Zon­ ing Director Jim McManus had notified the owners in May that their property was in violaton of county zoning ordi­ nances, which do not permit commercial business in rgricultural districts. "Two times, he refused to allow the General Motors JUST ANNOUNCED!!! 0% Financing for 60 Months on the following 2000 models: Pontiac APR Grand Am Grand Prix GtVlZXC Bonneville to 60 months GMC Oldsmobile Alero Jimmy Bravado Silhouette Sonoma Envoy Montana uary 3005 for qualified buyers SALES HOURS: ■ Dreisbach MM Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 North Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan 49058 "Where Exceeding Your Expectations is a Family Tradition.' Mon & Wed until 8 Tue, Thu & Fn until 6 GMC 1-888-494-5539 Mon&Wed8-7 Tue. Thu & Fn 8-5 Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck Where Exceeding Your Expectations is a Family Tradition." 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They also are urged to wash their hands, cover the’r sneezes and coughs and try to keep their hands out of their mouths, noses and eyes. The symptoms of meningitis are fever, severe headache, stiff neck, shoulders or back, severe shooting pains down the back of the neck, inability to tolerate bright light, bumpy and splotchy dark red or purplish rash anywhere on the body, drowsiness and mental confusion, vomit­ ing, seizures and coma, in infants a bulge of the fontanel (soft spot on the skull) and an eerie high-pitched cry. Saturday until 2 Coll (616) 946-8000 Today or loll free HURRY IN FOR ALL OF OUR PRE-OWNED VEHICLES ARE DREISBACH CERTIFIED BY GM MASTER TECHNICIANS! property to be inspected." the document states. "The petitioner (Barry County) is aware of one death that resulted from a person leaving the above stated property. The petitioner is concerned for the health, safety and welfare of the resi­ dents of Barry County as a result of (the owner's) failure to comply with the Barry County Zoning Ordinance." McManus has also charged that the couple (the owner and his wife) failed to obtain a buidling permit when they al­ legedly added a third floor to the bam. "I also advised (the owner) that under the current zoning ordinance in Carlton Township that he could not operate a commercial business on his property, nor sell alcohol." McManus stated in the court document. "I was informed by (the owner) that he was not selling alcohol on his property. However, he did. indicate that people who visit his property gave him donations." Police said accepting donations in ex­ change for alcohol is the same as selling alcohol. The owner also allegedly charged ad­ mission to enter the bam, police said. •KG. 318 ¥-8. ONLY 2M Utt NEW! 94 CHEVY LUMINA W6. POWER SEAT. ONE OWNER. HIGH KES RESULT ENGME. 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Visit Us on the HET jadnews.com � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-10-26.pdf 5d46b35d6c3b10db84df67fb61c1ffcc PDF Text Text HAST'*r’ n"” *r Mi *-*■*« Crowley officially resigns position Panthers ready for playoffs Road Commission choice nixed again See page 2 See page 10 See page 17 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2000 VOLUME 147, NO. 43 St. Rose principal recovering from 7 stab wounds News Briefs: Au shot clinics resuming today Fhi shot clinics al the Thomas Jef­ ferson Hall in Hastings will resume starting this afternoon (Thursday, Oct 26) from 1 to 4 p.m The clinics were delayed by the lack of availability of flu vaccine until just recently. More clinics are scheduled for I to 4 p.m Thursdays, Nov. 2, 9 and 16. al the hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets. Cost for the flu shot is $10. Pneu­ monia shots are SIS each. Barry-Eaton District Health De­ partment officials said the most vul­ nerable members of society should be the first to get the flu shots, in­ cluding those who are elderly, have compromised immune systems or the very young who have respiratory Remember to fall back on Sunday Residents are urged to renember to turn their clocks back an hour this Saturday night or Sunday morning, as Daylight Savings Time comes to an end. Officially, the time change is sup­ posed to occur at 2 am. Sunday. Oct 29. Time changes are supposed to be implemented on the first Sunday in April and the last Sunday in October. The best way io remember which way to turn the clocks is 'Spring Ahead. Fall Back.' Thornapple Wind Band rehearsing The Thomapple Wind Band plans to have rehearsals from 7 to 9 pm. every Thursday next month in prepa­ ration for a concert Sunday. Dec. 3. The group is open to people who used to play in high school bands or have some musical talent. For more information about joining or attending rehearsals, call Kim Domke al 945-9181. 'All Hallows Eve* at Charlton Park Historic Charlton Park will cele­ brate Halloween with an old-fash­ ioned "All Hallows Eve" from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. The event will feature a costume contest, cld-fashioned treats, dough­ nuts on a siring, cider, hayrides, a jack-o-lantern contest and story­ telling around a bonfire. Activities will coincide with the Hastings chapter of the Jaycees Haunted House matinee at 3 p.m. that Satur­ day. Children attending the activities must be accompanied by an adult. Advance tickets are available al the park office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Admission is $3 per person. Chil­ dren ages 2 and under will be free. (Additional] News Briefs (appear on page 2) PRICE 50" Conducting a victory Cheryl Gibbons, daughter of Jerry and Twilla Gibbons of Dowling, is one of the drum majors this fall for the Western Michigan University marening band. She served in a similar capacity several years ago for the Hastings High School band. She is shown here conducting the Bronco charges durirb their 55-12 homecoming gridiron vision/ l.-.fr Sa'urday -.ftom - p cz<. Ncrr-.--y. :l|l,.o,s. State Street likely to get a new name by David T. Young Editor The public is invited to take part in a public discussion Nov. 27 on the very real possibility of renaming State Street in Hastings. City Manager Jeff Mansfield told the Hastings City Council Monday night that he is recommending in the interests of public safety that the heavily traveled east-west corridor get a new name on a slowly phased-in basis. Though State Street has been in exis­ tence for more than 150 years, showing up on the city's original plat, it can be confused too easily with another east­ west artery. State Road. This can create problems for emergency personnel re­ sponding to a police, fire or ambulance emergency, according to Barry County 911 Central Dispatch Director Charlie Nystrom. County 911 officials first asked the city to consider renaming the city's main east-west corridor in the summer of 1999. Mansfield said Monday night that he was somewhat reluctant to make the recommendation, but feels the public health and safety is the overriding con­ cern. "The (safety) problem is real, based on what we've looked at," he said, though he noted that emergency vehicles haven't yet gone to the wrong address because of the similarity of the two names. "I know this is a very sensitive topic in the community," he added. "This report was prepared from an administrative per­ spective." The city manager said he is aware that changing the name of State Street could be costly to businesses who would have to change their stationary and busi­ ness cards with their current addresses on them. That’s why he is recommending that a name change be phased in slowly. He even suggested that there be a period in which aliases, or parenthetic refer­ ences to the old address, be allowed tor an interim period. Mansfield also acknowledged that the See STREET, by Shelly Sulser St^f Writer St. Rose School principal and lifelong Hastings resident Steve Youngs is expected to be released from Spectrum Hospital today after suffering seven stab wounds Sunday night when he was attacked by a stranger at a rest stop near Ionia. "Wc'rc not sure what the weapon was, other than some type of subbing imple­ ment. We haven't located it yet," said Det JSgt. Michael Morey of the Ionia Post of the Michigan State Police. Morey said Youngs was alone at a rest stop on 1-96 at the 64 mile marker just west of the Ionia exit when he encountered a white man in his mid-50s in the parking lot at about 11 p.m. "They crossed paths in the parking lot and for some reason that's not quite clear, he began attacking the victim," said Morey of the subject. "The perpetrator was Unknown to the victim and die victim fled the scene while the perpetrator was still in the lot" He added Wednesday that the perpetrator "uttered the first word," but Morey would not say what it was. He noted also that Youngs replied to the stranger. "There was some conversation between the perpetrator and the victim, but there was nothing to indicate motive," said Morey. "He (Youngs) attempted to defend himself at first and ultimately fled to his car. There was significant bleeding." Morey said he hopes that anyone who may have seen the attacker or the crime will contact him or Silent Observer. A statewide bulletin describing the attacker has been issued to all police agencies, he said. "One big question we have is motive, but we have not determined what that was," according to Morey, who said he "can't comment" on why Youngs was at the rest stop. The attacker is described as a heavy set white male in his mid-50s wearing a plaid shirt and possibly driving a beige, yellow or cream colored, older model large car. Morey said Youngs "drove himself home" and his wife, Mary, called 911. When asked why Youngs did not seek help or report the incident in Ionia, Morey had no comment. Steve Youngs He was taken by Mercy ambulance to Pennock Hospiul, interviewed by the Hastings City Police Department, and airlifted to the Grand Rapids hospital where he was listed in stable condition Monday. "It didn't pierce the lung but it did nick his chest cavity," said St. Rose pastor, Father Chuck Fischer Wednesday of the subbing. "He is sore but he has been walking around, has been wide awake, talkative and alert." Fischer said Youngs also suffered a number of wounds to his back but none appeared to be life threatening. "It wasn't someone he knew," added Fischer of the attacker. "People have said, that know Steve, that if a scruffy character walked up to them, they d walk away but be would walk up and talk to them. He's kind of the fearless type." Morey said attempts on Monday to form a composite drawing of the attacker were unsuccessful and that police have turned up no witnesses and no reports of any similar attacks. "We're still processing evidence from the scene and have been using a K-9 during the searches." said Morey. "We are advancing the investigation and we have more See STABBING, page 2 page 17 Local votes impact close presidential race by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Michigan has become a key player in the hotly contested presidential race, meaning voters here and elsewhere in the state have a chance to have a major impact on the outcome of the Nov. 7 election. "Your vote really does count." Blanche Munjoy, Barry County Democratic Party vice chair, said Tuesday. According to Ron Piatt, co-director for the Gore/Lieberman campaign in Michi­ gan. "There is no scenario possible in which Al Gore can lose Michigan and still win this election. Michigan is the critical state.” Voter registrations and absentee ballot requests are up in the county, according to local election officials, indicating that a larger than usual number of Barry resi­ dents will cast ballots this November. "I think we're going to have a record turnout in this whole area," Barry County Republican Party Chair Vicki Jerkatis predicted. "I've talked to two or three township clerks who are amazed at the number of absentee ballots people are asking for." Hastings Township Clerk Bonnie Crut- See ELECTION, page 3 Presidential candidates George W. Bush and Al Gore (whose photos here are juxtaposed) are shown during appearances in Grand Rapids earlier this month. �*** *•» • M«..ua Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 26. 2000 /Kote... NEWS BRIEFS Jamboree series planned monthly The Northern Nashville Bluegrass Group will have a jamboree from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday at the Maple Leaf Grange on M-66. three miles south of Nashville. Musicians, dancers and listeners are welcome. The series of jamborees will be held on the fourth Saturday evening of each month from October through April. Irish, bluegrass set at Showcase An evening of Irish and bluegrass music, featuring Amadaun, with the Singing Strings, will be held at 6:30 tonight Thursday, Oct 26, during the Musicians' Showcase at Arby's Restaurant. Making their debut at Arby's, Amadaun is from the Grand Rapids area. They have been performing a wide repertoire of jigs and reels and traditional songs from Scotland and Ireland for the last 11 yean. Members of the group include Pam Eicher (Irish flute, penny whis­ tle and vocals), Bill Nietisma (fiddle and guitar), Nancy Patten (keyboaris, guitar, Celtic harp and vocals). Scott Williams (bass and vocals) and Fred Willson (guitar, Bouzouki, Bochran and vocals). Opening the evening will be the Singing Strings from the Barry County and Grand Rapids areas. They mix bluegrass and gospel mu­ sic in their many concerts. Members of the group include Lee Patterson, Gar Buhrer, Red and Ella Kuempel, noMKQ reny anaaMOJSucgiMiou. Seating at the Showcase is availatoU cm.a first eomeuMkis. Arby's Restaurant is located at 911 W. State St.. Hastings. Haunted House times scheduled The Hastings chapter of the Jaycees will have their annual Haunted House attraction, which was voted the best in Michigan last year, from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Satur­ days through Oct 28. It also will be open on Halloween night Tuesday, Oct. 31. from 7 to 10 The attractions this year at the barn next to the Upjohn House will be "Fire and Brimstone," "Toxic Waste.“ "Welcome to Dinner." "Children of the Corn," a haunted cemetery and "Dr. Freakenstein's Lab." Jaycees President Dee Lowell said the celebration definitely is intended to scare visitors, so it may not be appropriate for small children. Candidates forum slated for Oct. 27 The next First Friday program in Hastings Oct. 27 will be a fonnn for the eight candidates in contested races for seals on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The candidates with competition include Jim French (Republican) and John Loftus (Democrat) in the Second District, Eileen Oehler (D) and Ken Neil (R) in the Fourth Dis­ trict. Clare Tripp (R) and Dee Low­ ell (D) in the Sixth District and Re­ publican Tom Wing and Independent Jan McKeough in the Seventh Dis­ trict Though 10 questions for both can­ didates will be prepared ahead of time, the audience will be encour­ aged to submit written questions. Fred Jacobs, vice president of JAd Graphics, will serve as modera­ tor. The First Friday forum is held at noon on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. The programs are spon­ sored by the Barry County Demo­ cratic Committee. Jim Pino is the host The forum will be held on the "Last Friday" this month because the first Friday of next month would be too late for Banner to publish candi­ dates' answers to questions before the Nov. 7 election. Students to rake, bag leaves In city City residents who are unable to rake and bag their leaves this year for the annual fall cleanup can use Hastings Middle School eighth­ graders to do the work instead. The students plan to do the raking and bagging from 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. as part of a school service project. In case of in­ clement weather, the make-up dale will be Nov. 6 or 7. The program is limited to residen­ tial lawns of a half acre or leu. Homeowners are encouraged to let the youngsters use whatever rakes they may have. Residents interested in participat­ ing in the program should call City Hall at 945-2468 by 5 p.m. Friday. Oct. 20. The service is limited to the first 100 callers. Blood drive set for Oct. 31 A blood drive, sponsored by Tbornapple Township Emergency Ser­ vices, is scheduled for noon to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 31. at the Thor­ napple Township Hall, 200 East Main St, in Middleville. Officials said that the Michigan Red Cross has declared a blood shortage. The American Red Cross reports a dangerously low national blood supply as well. The increased need is caused by more patients needing blood products for surgeries, blood disorders and cancer and leukemia treatments. Volunteer donors should have fewer problems giving blood after receiving a flu shot, thanks to new screening tests used by the Red Cross. Fred Stearns, executive director of Michigan's Red Crou blood region, said, "It's perfectly ufe to donate blood shortly after you get a flu shot, u long as you feel well on the day of the donation and you meet eligi­ bility requirements.* Donors must be at least 17 years old. weigh at least 110 lbs., be in reasonably good health and mbst not hwi given blood MtWW^^f the date of the drive. For more Information, please call 1-80OGIVE-LIFE or 945-3122. Habitat to mark 17th house built Hie public is being invited to at­ tend Cte dedication of the 17th local home built by Barry County Habitat for Humanity, an ecumenical Chris­ tian bousing ministry. The event is set for 3 pm. Sunday. Oct 29, at 4661 Walldorf Road. Del­ ton, when the keys to the home will be given to the prospective home­ owner. Angel Shoup aad family. Barry County Habitat was formed in 1988 u a non-profit ministry to build houses in partnership with those in need, who dont qualify for conventional mortgages. Each prospective homeowner is required to contribute "sweat equity" by help­ ing to build the bouse. Using volun­ teer labor and tax-deductible dona­ tions of money and materials, Habi­ tat builds bouses that are sold to low income families at no profit and fi­ nanced through affordable no-interest mortgages. Monthly payments, fund­ raisers and donations are used by Habitat to support the construction of more bouses. For more information, call 948­ 9939. Klwanls selling decoration Items The Hastings Kiwanis Club will have its fourth annual sale of Hi­ awatha holiday decoration items for the Christinas season. Project Chairman John Cohoon said, "These traditional holiday dec­ orations will really give your bouse or business that holiday spirit" The list of items this year are wreaths, 24, 36, 48 and 60 inches; Noble Fir. 20 and 36 inches; the Balsam Bouquet; the 25-foot gar­ land; basket center pieces and new this year, Noble Swag and Yule Log. All orders must be made by Fri­ day, Nov. 10. The items are ex­ pected to be in by Nov. 20. To purchase holiday decorations, contact any member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club or stop in and inquire at Jonny Conoon's Restaurant, at JAd Graphics or Walker-Huke Ac­ countings Proceeds from the sale will be used for the Kiwanis Club's local projects throughout the year. Prosecutor Crowley will resign Nov. 17, appoints successor Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley has announced that he will resign officially from his post effective Friday. Nov. 17. Crowley, who is not seeking another four-year term in the Nov. 7 general elec­ tion. did not quite finish his third term after having been elected in 1988. 1992 and 1996. His tenure officially was to expire Jan. 1 after he said last January he didn't intend to seek a fourth term. He said in a prepared statement released Tuesday that he decided to resign a month and a half early to accept a position as a research attorney with the Court of Appeals. Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher has the authority to appoint a successor to complete Crowley's term It is expected that Gordon Shane McNeill, who is alone on the ballot as a Republican in the Nov. 7 election, will be selected. Crowley started work in the prosecutor's office in Barry County on March 17, 1980, and was named chief assistant under Prosecutor Judy Hughes in October of that year. He was first elected in 1988 when Hughes stepped down to run for a Third District Court of Appeals position. He was re-elected in 1992, defeating Democrat William Doherty, and four years later was elected to a third term unopposed. Crowley said that when he first came to Barry County, he didn't expect he would stay on more than five years, but found he enjoyed the work and people so much that he stayed for 20. He said the trust of Barry County citi­ zens has sustained his career over the years. "I hope 1 have been faithful to that trust." he said. Crow ley said it was an honor to repre­ sent the People of the State of Michigan in a number of high profile cases, including the murder trials of Stephen Lawrence. Norman Woodmansee and Wayne Haight. "It has always been extremely gratifying for me to seek and obtain justice for victims of crime." he said. Crowley also expressed satisfaction in playing a small role in protecting abused and neglected children, obtaining su wrt orders from absent parents, and advising public servants in local government on legal issues. He added that he feels he has been blessed through the years with help from a large number of professional law enforcement officers who have played critical roles in the work of his office, as well as others within that office. "I have mixed feelings." he said about leaving. "It is time to move on. and I do so looking back with satisfaction and looking forward to meeting new challenges." Crowley, his wife Dee and daughters had been living in the Middleville area, but Dee this >car accepted a position as head girls' varsity basketball coach at Lowell High School, where their daughter Leslie plays. Crowley's resignation and the likelihood of McNeill succeeding him creates a situation in which every one of the Barry County elected officials serving next year will have been Mary Dawson wins business education award Hastings High School business teacher Mary Dawson has been presented with the "Recognition Award" by the Michi­ gan Business Education Association. The honor is given annually to the high school or collegiate-level teacher who has contributed the most to business ed­ ucation. "Yes. Mary beat out even college pro­ . 6 feasors ini recoivinft this honor," said Pat jjv Purgiel, business department chairman at Hastings High Schcpl. "Mary, as a department member, is fantastic," he added. "She has visions that are shared and come true. Along with visionary abilities, she truly exer­ cises passion in leaching her students the skills for the 21st century. She is not only an outstanding teacher, she is also a true professional." Dawson earned her bachelor of science degree, summa cum laude, from Western Michigan University in 1979 and re­ ceived her master of arts in technical education degree from WMU in 1989. While an undergraduate, she was a re­ cipient of the university's Outstanding Business Student Teacher Award. She served as project director for Business Professionals of America from 1980 to 1986, was regional director for the state and national committees for Business Professionals of America from 1991 to 1994 and has taught for 14 years at Hastings schools. Superintendent Carl Schoessel, after learning of her award, said, "Mary has been a leader on the Hastings High School faculty since she joined the staff. She is well respected by her fellow teachers and is an acknowledged tech­ nology expert, leading numerous tech­ nology training sessions for all Hastings school system staff members, as well as employees of several community busi­ nesses. Mary has also done an excellent job in sponsoring Hastings High School's Business Professionals of America orga­ nization. Under her guidance, her stu­ dents have attained many regional, state and national honors, and BPA is one of the most successful student organizations in the school system." Steve Harbison, former HHS principal and now director of operational services, said, "Mrs. Dawson is an outstanding business education teacher. Students of all ability levels are able to achieve and have success in her class. She instills Maty Dawson confidence, enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn. Upon completion of her course, students have the confidence and skills necessary to be successful in the world of work or to continue their education. "Mary is involved in program im­ provement and was instrumental in the implementation of the Internet in the Hastings Area School System, providing in-service training for all school person­ nel." Dawson serves on the Hastings Area School System Technology Committee and the Business Education Vocational Advisory Committee. She is a member of the MBEA. HBEA. AVA. Delta Pi Ep­ silon, Career/Technical Education, Busi­ ness Services Technology Networking groups and has received numerous awards at the local, state and national levels for her work in vocational and technical education and the Business Professionals of America organization. Dawson has continued to expand her skills through tiaining in network operat­ ing systems and Novel administrator cer­ tification. Current Hastings High School Princi­ pal Tim Johnson said, " I believe all teachers are well intended and truly care about their students, but there are a few who have that extra something special, which makes them stand out in the minds of the students and colleagues they work with. Mary Dawson is in the latter category and is an outstanding teacher." Dinner will benefit United Way Oct. 30 Jan and John Cohoon, owners of Jonny Conoon's Italian Restaurant in Hastings, will donate a portion of the proceeds of a wine tasting dinner to the 2001 Barry County United Way fund-raising campaign. The benefit dinner will be Monday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person and may be purchased at Jonny Conoon's (945- 0100) "Five courses of fine Italian food, paired with a different Italian wine for each course, will make for a fine dining experi­ ence," John Cohoon said. "A portion of each ticket price will be donated to the United Way, making this a truly taste­ tempting fund-raiser." Halloween Teen Dance planned for Oct. 28 A Halloween Teen Dance will be held Saturday, Oct. 28, from 7-10 p.m. at Historic Charlton Park Village and Museum. The dance is free. Those who desire to are encouraged to wear a Halloween cos­ tume. but a costume is not mandatory. Music will be provided by the Sound Express. The event is sponsored by the Youth Advisory Council of the Barry Community Foundation. For more information call Cloe or Jennifer at 945-0526. Dale Crowley appointed first to their posts before being elected as incumbents: • County Clerk Deb Smith was ap­ pointed to the job after the resignation of Nancy Boersma and is running unopposed Nov. 7. • County Treasurer Sue Van dec ar was appointed to her post after the resignation of Juanita Yarger and then ran for the job successfully in 1992 and 1996. She is unopposed this year. • County Drain Commissioner Thomas Doyle is alone on the ballot this year after he was appointed to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Robert Shaffer. • County Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff was appointed to her post after Sandy Schondelmayer resigned. • County Sheriff Steve DeBoer was ap­ pointed to fill a vacancy left by the retirement of David Wood. He was subsequently elected in 1996 and is alone on the ballot this year. STABBING, continued from page 1 evidence out there and more coming in." Some evidence was obtained from Youngs’ car, he said, though no damage to the car could be attributed to the attack. Youngs, who has been principal of St. Rose school for 22 years, is in his third consecutive year singing bass/baritone in the Opera Grand Rapids chorus. "We think very highly of Steve." said Opera Grand Rapids Production Director Rosanne Steffens. Youngs was planning to be among the chorus when the company presents Madame Butterfly Nov. 3 and 4, but ac­ cording to Fr. Fischer will be unable to participate because of his injuries. Youngs hid also planned to Audition for a part in an upcoming performance of "Merry Widow," which he will be unable to do now, said Steffens. "Sometimes we take the kids to Grand Rapids to see him in dress rehearsal the Tuesday before the performances," said Fischer. "We may take them anyway, even though Steve won’t be there." Steffens said there was no rehearsal on Sunday, however. Spectrum Hospital would not release information about Youngs, though a spokesperson did confirm he is a patient there. And, his family could not be reached for comment Wednesday. According to Fischer, Youngs has also sung with the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus in the past and works at the Barry County Jail in a ministry to the inmates. He also works tirelessly to write and direct the schools* annual Christmas pageant. "Up until a couple of years ago, he and (wife) Mary were foster parents,” Fischer added. "I think he was a probation officer back in the '80s and he's been real active in the diocese doing programs when asked to with teachers, student and parents." Youngs was scheduled to conduct a program for the diocese in Three Rivers this Sunday, which he will be unable to do, Fischer said. "He was very lucky and he expects to make a full recovery He will be back soon," said Fischer. Meanwhile, students at the school have made, signed and delivered a large "get well" poster for Youngs. Students in each class also are making greeting cards which will be delivered to his home after his return from the hospital. Fischer has discouraged people from making visits to Youngs at home upon his return. "He needs to rest and just talk to his family and a few people," said Fischer. In a letter to the parents of St. Rose of Lima School parents and St. Rose parish­ ioners, Fischer said: 'There have been many rumors about what happened to Mr. Youngs," he stated. "Some of the things said were not correct The state police are still investigating the incident, still trying to figure it out. Three police officers talked with Mr. Youngs in the hospital yesterday (Monday) and they are studying all the information they have received." He also noted that two counselors from the Hastings Public Schools were at St. Rose School Tuesday "to assist staff and students as needed." "We ask you to continue to pray for Mr. Youngs and his family," said Fischer in his letter. "I think that Mr. Young's many angels were all looking after him, so he was not hurt more critically." The Ionia Post of the Michigan State Police can be reached at 616-527-3600. The number for Silent Observer is 1-800-310­ 9031. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 26. 2000 - Page 3 Presidential candidates’ views can be found on Internet by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Those who attended recent rallies in Grand Rapids for presidential candidates Al Gore and George Bush weren't really there to hear the candidates' stands on such things as gun control and abortion. The "get out the vote" rallies rather appealed to the emotions of those attending, with Bush gushing that "I love America I love what America stands for," and Gore promising to Tight for you, fight for your families, and fight for your future." "My priorities are my faith, my priorities are our families." Bush said al an Oct. 12 Welsh Auditorium rally. He said he wants a "government that preaches the value of life," "a government that values Bibles," and "a government that understands we can usher in an era of personal responsibility." "Your most important responsibility will be to love your children with all your heart and all your soul." Bush declared. He claimed Gore "wants to grow the size of government three times bigger" than it is currently. Gore "trusts the government." Bush said. "We trust the people." Bush also said his administration would "do our best to keep the peace." but that "in order to keep the peace, our U.S. military must be strong." Bush claimed that there are "warning signals on the horizon" of international conflict, but that "our military is not the world's policeman and world's social workers." He said another role of the federal government is "to keep our commitment to the elderly. He claimed that Bill Clinton and Gore "campaigned on the issue of prescription drugs for seniors' both in 1992 and 1996 and the issue is once again being debated in the 2000 campaign. "They've had their chance" to do something about the problem. Bush said. Bush also said education would be a priority with his administration. Speaking about the surplus in the national budget, he said "there's a disagreement about whose money it is. He (Gore) thinks it's the government's (money). You and I know different — that the surplus is the people's money. Il does not exist because of the ingenuity and hard work of the federal government or because the American people are undertaxed." It exists, he said, "because of the hard work and ingenuity of the America people. I want to continue the creativity of the American people by giving you some of your money back." He said Gore has said he wants to "make sure the right people get tax cuts." "We don't need a president who decides you're the right people and you're not the right people," Bush declared. "Everybody's the right people." He said h«« view is that everyone who pays taxes should get a lax cut. Gore promised the crowd at an Oct 5 rally at the Calder Plaza that "we will use our prosperity to make sure it benefits riot just a few, bvt all ofxxtr faaBta* He promised to "cut taxes for middle class families." "I will not go along with any plan that (gives a tax cut to the rich)," he said. He said the budget should be balanced and the national debt paid down "every single year." He promised to "veto anything that takes away from social security or Medicare." "I will work to help parents and strengthen families," he declared. "I will make sure you can send your kids to schools that are safe, drug free, gun free and free of violence." He said he wants to raise the minimum wage $1 an hour. Also, he said, "it's lime in our society to make education the number one priority in America." He said he wants to reduce classroom sizes and "recruit 100.000 new well-trained teachers and compensate them adequately." He also said it is "morally wrong to allow medical decisions to be overruled by some bean counter at an HMO. It's time to take the medical decisions away from the HMOs and (give them) back to you and your doctor." He promised child care lax credits, saying "too many families cannot afford to have the quality child care their children deserve and need." He also said "we need to pass a hate crime law" and pass an employment non-discrimination act. Also, he said, "we can have campaign finance reform. We can protect the environment." He asked those in attendance to "open your hearts" and "believe without reservation that we can do the right thing in America." Those who want a clearer understanding of the candidates' stands on the issues can bre wse web sites set up for both Gore and Bush containing detailed explanations of the candidates' stands on the issues. The sites can be reached at www.georgebush.com and www.algore.com. The following is a synopsis of some of the candidates' stands as detailed on their web pages: EDUCATION: Gore favors "rigorous tests* for all new teachers, national student assessment tests, "periodic peer reviews of licensed teachers and faster, fairer ways to identify, improve and, where necessary, remove failing teachers," the shutting down of schools that fail to meet HU: performance standards, the taking away of some federal funding to those states that fail to improve failing districts, making preschool available to every 4-year-old, increasing teacher salaries, hiring 100,000 new teachers to lower class sizes in the early grades, increasing federal funding for special education, and making up to $10,000 of college tuition uut deductible. He is against vouchers. Bush favors "tripling federal character education funding" and expanding the role of faith-based and community organizations in after-school programs, "empowering low-income parents of students stuck in persistently failing schools with the option of transferring to another public school or using their share of federal funding to pay for another option of their choice, including tutoring, a charter school, or a non-public school," establishing a *$1 billion math and science partnership for states, colleges and universities to strengthen K-12 math and science education." investing $5 billion over five yean "to ensure that every disadvantaged child can read by third grade," establishing a $500 million fund to reward states and schools that improve student performance, withdrawing a portion of federal funding from states that permit student performance to decline, providing $3 billion of loan guarantees for start up and construction costs of charter schools," _______ ___________________ _ Challenge grant __ to establishing a $1.5 billion College oovor '■.ne-third of siaaeuMBlo establish a merit scholarship program for students who take an advanced or recommended curriculum," giving "complete tax exemption to all qualified pre-paid and tuition cavings plane." increasing funding to $30 million "to recruit former military personnel to America's classrooms, and improving discipline by requiring schools "to enact a zero-tolerance policy on classroom disruption." SOCIAL SECURITY: Gore wants to extend the solvency of the Social Security system to al least the year 2054 and eliminate the national debt by 2012. He wants to "devote all Social Security surpluses to Social Security and debt reduction." He says that "Social Security should not be undermined by a large risky jnXCTlON, conUnmd IrompaE. 1 tenden also predicted a big turnout. As of last week the township had received 150 absentee ballot requests, she said. "It's unusual to have that many requests out this early." Absentee ballot requests are also up in Rutland Township, according to Clerk Robin McKenna. By Tuesday. 259 re­ quests had been received. The need to woo Michigan voters has brought both Al Gore and George W. Bush to the stale a number of times, and Barry residents took advantage of recent rallies in Grand Rapids to see the candi­ dates in person. "I thought it was excellent." Mid­ dleville resident Dale McClain said of an Oct. 5 rally for Gore in downtown Grand Rapids. "It was like the old pep rally at high school." McClain. 40. wasn't one of those prompted to attend the rally via a per­ sonal invitation from Michigan Attorney General Jennifer Granholm. "A friend of mine said he could get tickets," McClain explained. "I’ve been following the presi­ dential debates. I just wanted to see what it was all about — to see him in person." Granholm's ploy of calling southwest Michigan residents with a recorded mes­ sage inviting them to attend the rally was termed "brilliant" by Munjoy. who received many calls from Barry residents telling her they'd received a call from Granholm. Tm thinking, 'Oh. what a move that was!'" Munjoy said. The crowd at the Gore rally was esti­ mated at 10,000, a figure the Bush cam­ paign claimed war inflated. But the large attendance at the Calder Plaza rally brought a quick response from the Bus!, staff, who scheduled a rally al Welsh Auditorium in downtown Grand Rapids the following Thursday. Jerkatis passed out tickets to the Bush rally to 36 local Republicans and also at­ tended herself, she said. "It was awesome." she said of the evening rally. "There was so much posi­ tive energy up there " Local and slate Democrats and Repub­ licans were in attendance al both rallies. Debbie Slabenow, who is running against Republican Spencer Abraham for the U.S. Senate, and Tim Steele, who is run­ ning for U.S. Representative against Verne Ehlers, were both on hand at the Gore rally. State Sen. Joanne Emmons, whose district includes Barry County, rubbed elbows at the Bush rally with Gov. John Engler, Ehlers and other prominent Michigan Republicans. Jerkatis said she was "impressed that our stale senator was one of the speakers." Munjoy brought grandchildren Steven. Michael and Mandy to the Gore rally, and all three got to shake Gore's hand, Munjoy said. She said about 50 Barry residents told her they attended the rally. "I never had so much fun in my life," she said of the rally, but admitted it was also pretty exciting to get a call from actor Ed Asner urging her to get out the Democratic vote in the county. Asner "wanted me to get people to un­ derstand how important this particular election is," she said. Asner focused on the fact that the future makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court will depend on who is elected president. Munjoy said. McClain said he liked Gore's speech at the rally, and particularly likes Gore's views on education. Tm defi­ nitely against vouchers." he said, "which is part of the reason (I'm) leaning toward (Gore) rather than Bush." (Gore has taken a stand against vouchers.) Mc­ Clain said he has taken a stronger inter­ est than usual in the presidential race this year, but isn't sure why. Jerkatis speculated that the Bush can­ didacy has generated more excitement among Republican voters than 1996 Re­ publican presidential candidate Robert Dole did four years ago. Dole "never generated the enthusiasm George W. Bush does." Jerkatis said. "Four years ago 1 was given 150 Bob Dole yard signs, and I had to work hard to get rid of them." This fall, she said, she can't hand out Bush/Cheney signs fast enough. "People are calling me every day." As of Tuesday she'd given out 586 of them, she said. Munjoy said thefts of political signs from yards, a predictable occurrence for lax cut or other government spending that wastes Social Security surpluses." Bush maintains that "Social Security benefits will exceed contributions beginning in 2015 and the system will go bankrupt in 2037." and that "without reform. Social Security benefits will have to be cut by 30 percent or Social Security taxes will have to be increased by 50 percent." He favors partial privatization of the Social Security system, where social security payments would be put into individually controlled, voluntary personal retirement accounts which will earn higher rates of return than paymenu given to the government. HEALTH CARE: Gore wanu to put Medicare in a special account "so that Medicare payroll taxes can be used only to strengthen Medicare and pay down the national debt, noi for tax cuts or government spending." He wanu to expand Medicare to "help seniors and people with disabilities afford prescription drugs so they are no longer forced to choose between paying for the medicine they need and paying for food or rent." He suppo>:s a Patients' Bill of Righu "that would ensure patients critical health protections and take medical decisions from insurance companies and HMOs and give them back to patienu and doctors." Bush wanu to give families who don't qualify for Medicaid or other government assistance and don't have insurance through their employer a $2,000 health credit to assist in purchasing a basic health insurance plan. GUN CONTROL: Gore has "supported a ban on assault -capons, worked to craft a compromise that helped enact the Brady Bill, and fought to close the gun show loophole so that everyone who wanu to buy a handgun has to prove they are legally eligible." He favors increased penalties for gun-related crimes, requiring gun manufacturers and federally licensed sellers to report gun sales to a state authority, requiring handgun buyers to obtain a photo license after passing a background check and safety test, and requiring child­ safety locks for all new handguns. He opposes weakening restrictions on concealed weapons. Bush would provide more funding for aggressive gun enforcement programs, give prosecutors more resources to enforce gun laws, give gun show sponsors special access to the National Instant Check System to conduct checks on behalf of. non-licensed vendors, extend limiu on youth possession of everything from hand guns to semi-automatic assault weapons, encourage voluntary efforts to equip all hand guns with child safety locks, and support a ban on importation of high-capacity ammunition clips. ENVIRONMENT: Gore "has made the environment his signature issue." He is proposing a new $150 billion Energy Security and Environmental Trust fund that will provide tax breaks and other .financial incentives for clean- and ‘reliable sources of .glpanicily, fteatg-term supports full funding for national parks, stopping oil and gas drilling off the coasts of Florida and California, the current moratorium on road building in national forests, enforcing the Endangered Species Act. identifying areas threatened by oil, gas and mineral development, fighting attempts to weaken the Clean Air Act, and increasing funding for incentives to farmers who adopt plans to prevent soil erosion and protect water supplies from pesticide and nutrient runoff. Bush believes "the 30-year-old federal model of mandate, regulate and litigate needs to be modernized." He advocates returning "significant authority" over environmental issues to stales and local communities. "Problems arise when leaders rely solely on the power of Washington, on regulations, penalties and dictation from afar," he says. He plans to "build conservation partnerships between the federal government and state governments, local communities and private landowners.* He would establish a $50 million Landowner Incentive Program to help private landowners protect rare species, establish a $10 million Ivivate Stewardship Grant Program to provide federal funding for private conservation efforts, create a tax incentive to provide 50 percent capital gains lax relief for private landowners who voluntarily sell their land for conservation purposes, and eliminate the estate tax to make it easier for private landowners to pass their land ini t to the next generation. CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM: Gore will work to ban unlimited contributions to national parties and regulate campaign activities by outside groups, and fight for other reforms to help reduce the "skyrocketing costs of campaigns." He sayl "we need to return political power to all Americans. As your president, I will fight to make this happen by signing bipartisan legislation that will rein in runaway campaign spending and revitalize American democracy." Bush opposes taxpayer-financed Congressional elections. He would prevent incumbents from transferring excess campaign funds from a prior federal campaign to a subsequent campaign for a different federal office, would prohibit federally registered lobbyists from contributing to members of Congress while Congress is in session, and would ban unions and corporations from giving "soft" money to political parties. ABORTION: Gore is pro-choice. Bush is pro-life. TAXES: Gore proposes a $500 billion tax cut for working families. He wanu to simplify estate tax exemptions and raise the tax exemption for small businesses and family farms. He wanu to give a tax credit for individual health insurance, create a College Opportunity Tax Cut that allows families to lake a tax credit or deduction for tuition, and help parents pay for after-school care for their children through a refundable After-School Tax Credit. Bush proposes a $460 billion lax cut over five years. He would cap the top tax rate at 33 percent (down from the current 39.6 percent), cut the maximum tax rate for the middle class to 25 percent versus current rates of 28 and 31 percent, and cut the current 15 percent tax bracket to 10 percent for the first $6,000 of taxable income for singles, the first $10,000 for single parenu, and first $12,000 for married couples. WELFARE: Gore would promote measures that. strengthen families, promote "responsible fatherhood," 'help ftqpiftwmove from wMMerw’WtW MtthMease access to quality and affordable child care. He would promote measures that help economically distressed communities, mobilize private and public efforts to hire welfare recipients, and fight homelessness. Bush "envisions a different role for government, a role based on the belief that government should turn first to faith-based organizations, charities and community groups to help people in need." He would establish an "Office of Faith-Based Action" that will identify and remove federal regulations that bar faithbrsed organizations from participating in federal programs. (For stands on other issues, see the aforementioned web sites.) ■ both parties during election campaigns, appear to tarjet the presidential candi­ dates' signs. Signs for the Democratic candidates for US. Congress and the US. Senate are being left alone while Gore/Lieberman signs are disappearing, she said. T think it's because (the race) is so close." Munjoy speculated. Matt Resch, press coordinator for the Michigan Bush/Cheney campaign, called "the level of enthusiasm among Bush supporters unprecedented* in Michigan. And while the Gore campaign is say­ ing its polls show Gore slightly ahead in Michigan, Resch said "the polls that had us consistently down now have us tied at 43* (percent of the vote). "I think the momentum is definitely going in our di­ rection. I think the debates helped solid­ ify our support in the state." Resch said the Bush campaign is tar­ geting "the middle class families that make up Michigan* with a message that focuses on "fixing" Michigan schools, giving the middle class a tax break (which has been called a tax break for the rich by the Gore campaign), and "re­ forming" and "fixing" social security "so seniors will still have a paycheck and young workers can take some of their money and invest it* (Bush favors priva­ tization of social security.) At the Bush rally in Grand Rapids, En­ gler, Ehlers and other speakers focused on what they variously called "lies* and ■exaggerations" by Gore. A day after the Gore rally, local media were faxed a list of Gore's seeming "lies." Platt said the Republicans are "trying to make this a personal contest with these cnarges" and said of the inconsis­ tencies Gore has been accused of that the Republicans are "blowing them way out of proportion." Munjoy said Bush has problems him­ self when it comes to accuracy. "He didn't even know that the Supreme Court in Texas is elected, not appointed." "Maybe in the heat of the moment (Gore) did say some things that were a little exaggerated." she said, "but I don't think they were any worse than what the negative impact on the statewide effort." A youth attending the Gore rally gets into the campaign spirit with a red, white and blue hat. other side has done that has not been picked up on." The Democratic objective in Michigan is not to make the race a personality contest, Platt said, but to focus on the is­ sues. In Michigan, he said. Gore "dearly has the advantage" with Michigan voters on the issues of education, health care and social security. "Given a choice be­ tween the Vice President's and Bush's stands on these issues, they strongly and in significant numbers agree with the Vice President," Platt said. While it might seem that both cam­ paigns would focus their attention on get­ ting voters of their own party to the polls, visits to traditionally Republican West Michigan by Gore were undertaken "to make sure we don't gel blown away in areas where Democrats historically don't do as well," Platt said. "We want to do well in areas predominantly Republi­ can," he said, to prevent a large Repub­ lican vole in those areas from having "a "If we get 45 percent of the vote in­ stead of 35 percent, it makes a differ­ ence in terms of the statewide total even though we may not cany those areas." Jerkatis admitted that even in Barry County, a supposed strong Republican enclave, the last two presidential races were "squeakers' for the Republicans. Countywide, 1996 Republican candidate Dole received 11,139 votes and Demo­ crat Bill Clinton received 9.467. In 1992 George Bush received 9,489 votes in Barry County and Bill Clinton received 8,652. The vote was even closer in the city of Hastings, with 1.254 voting for Dole and 1,247 voting for Clinton in 1996 and 1,209 voting for Bush in 1992 and 1,164 voting for Clinton. Clinton won statewide in both elections. A total of 24,690 ballots were cast in Barry County in the 1992 presidential election, and 23,305 volets turned out for the 1996 election. In 1996 there were 36,219 registered voters in Barry County, and the 23,305 ballots cast represented a turnout of 64 percent of the county's reg­ istered voters. Currently, there are 38,804 registered voters in the county. Barry County Clerk Debbie Smith said twice the number of people have registered to vole in the county in 2000 as registered in 1999, but Smith didn't know if new Secretary of State procedures for regis­ tering voters played a part in the in­ crease in registrations. Nevertheless, she too predicted a larger than usual turnout at the polls. Those wanting absentee ballots have until 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, to pick up ballots. All township clerks and the city and county clerk have to be available to the public until 2 p.m. that day to hand out ballots. Both presidential candidates will bead to Michigan again this weekend. Tomor­ row (Friday) Bush will take a bus lour through the Battle Creek/Kalamazoo/Benton Harbor area. On Sunday. Gore will tour lower Michi­ gan via bus. beginning in Detroit and then heading west to Lansing. Grand Rapids. Muskegon and Ludington. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 26. 2000 l€TT€RS from our readers:.. Proposal 2 would create political chaos in Michigan Dear editor: Proposal 2 would be an unmitigated dis­ aster for Michigan. This initiative, to be voted on Nov. 7, is a proposed amendment to the 1963 Michigan Constitution, which states in pan: "The Legislature shall enact no law on or after March 1, 2000, that inter­ venes, or increases the scope of its inter­ ventions, in the municipal concerns, prop­ erty or government of a city, village, coun­ ty, township or any municipal authority without the approval of two-thirds of the members in each house of the Legislature." These words encompass a very broad scope of legislation, and arc quite vague. For example, what is meant by inter­ venes? It is difficult to imagine any state­ wide legislation for which an argument could not be made that it “intervenes" in some municipal matter. Thus virtually all legislation after March I, 2000, could be stopped by one-third of the members of the Michigan House and Senate, which could give disproportionate power to municipali­ ties such as Detroit and Wayne County, which elect almost one-third of the Legisla­ ture. We would then be throwing out the idea of “one person, one vote” in favor of giving exceptional power to some voters at the expense of the rest of the state. Here’s what could happen if Proposal 2 passes: • Any bills passed by the Legislature after March I, 2000, that “intervene” in munici­ pal affairs, which probably means almost all legislation, would require a two-thirds vote of both houses. Very little legislation would be likely to pass this test. • HB 4530 and HB 460, the “shall issue" concealed weapons bills that were put on hold in June of 1999, would be able to muster the required two-thirds votes in the House of Representatives when they arc brought up for a final vote following the election. Our work of the past ten years would be down the drain. • HB 4532, which changes the current law and would permit the transportation of unloaded pistols in vehicle trunks or closed containers, when finally passed, would not be able to meet the two-thirds test. An important improvement in an archaic law would be lost. • Some experts say that state pre-emption firearm Jaws, passed in the early i990s, would be invalidated. At the very least, such action would be extremely threatening to firearm owners. • Some experts say that legislation giving shooting ranges protection from local ordi­ nances would likewise be invalidated, thus opening up shooting ranges to lawsuits by local zoning boards. • HB 5781, passed earlier this year and signed by the governor, which mandates trigger locks on sales of firearms by feder­ al firearms licensees, and in exchange pro­ tects sellers and manufacturers from munic­ ipal lawsuits would become void. This is one of the main reasons that the mayors want this passed and the Hastings mayor has gotten in bed with this attempt to take away our constitutional rights. Growing townships and counties would be especially hird hit by this proposal, as it would be unlikely that formulas for state funding such as for roads could ever be changed; the urban areas from which peo­ ple have been fleeing for over 30 years would be able to retain funding favorable to them. This obviously is a proposal aimed at keeping the Detroit area in power as its tax base dwindles due to people fleeing crime ridden areas. Again, the city of Detroit is finding a way to get the rest of the state to pay its way. The Michigan Township Asso­ ciation opposes this initiative. Dr. Lawrence Reed, president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, says, “This unprecedented, retroactive repeal of legislation is itself unconstitutional and HastingsBaNNER would likely yield many years of costly lit­ igation and uncertainty " Violation of Arti­ cle I. Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits any law or state constitu­ tion impairing the obligation of contract, would subject the retroactive features of Proposal 2 to years of litigation. Dr. Reed further notes that “In the critical areas of public safely, health and the envi­ ronment, roads and infrastructure, utility deregulation, economic development, and even ethics in public elections, there is a strong case for a high degree of statewide uniformity that could easily be sacrificed by Proposal 2 s minority veto." Current and future economic investments in Michigan would be severely impacted. An anti-democratic constitution would sub­ ject Michigan to ridicule. It would be diffi­ cult to cither defend or explain a decision by voters in Michigan to abandon the con­ stitutional pnncipal of majority rule it has had since even before Michigan became a sate in 1837. Businesses, those already in the state and those considering investments, will be affected by views on the stability and fairness of the state’s political system. It is unlikely that a job provider would find Michigan political climate attractive fol- lowing adoption of a constitutional provi­ sion that included retroactive repeal of statutes and the imposition of minority rule as to any law affecting "municipal con­ cerns" The Michigan Chamber of Com­ merce opposes Proposal 2. Though most citizens would say "local control" is good, they would be unlikely to support Proposal 2 if they understood that it would lead to state-wide chaos and that municipalities would have the power to interfere in each citizen’s life to a much greater extent than is now the case. Proposal 2 would negatively impact life in Michigan over a wide range of other con­ cerns such as fire and local police training standards, governmental immunity laws, wetlands regulation, land use policies, vot­ ing requirements for annexation, and changes in mobile home regulation and tax­ ation. The more one thinks about the destruction of uniform stale standards, the worse this prospect appears. Proposal 2 is not a good idea for the citi­ zens of Michigan. On Nov. 7, vote "no" for Proposal 2. David Stevens, Middleville Thornapple Manor serves people in need To the editor: In the upcoming election, the continued operation of Thornapplc Manor is at stake. I would like to share with the citizens of Barry County the very enlightening experi­ ence that my family and I had when my mother was placed at Thornapplc Manor. After trying to care for our mother, who was suffering from a severe lung disease, at home for three weeks, her doctor advised that we admit her to Thornapplc Manor, where she could receive the proper care that we could no longer provide to her. This was the hardest decision that I have ever had to make. However, the admitting staff was so compassionate and understand­ ing that they made this difficult task bear­ able. And the environment she experienced during her stay was just as wonderful. I was able to experience the pleasant sur­ prise of seeing my mother getting her hair styled at the salon. She was alsogetting ful­ ly dressed for the first time in three weeks. And best of all, she was calling Thornapplc Manor her new home. The staff and ser­ vices at Thornapplc Manor helped my mother and our family easily adapt to life in a nursing home. Thornapplc Manor has so much more to offer than the public knows if they have not been there to visit or as a resident. There are daily activities for the residents. There real­ ly arc no “official" visiting hours. You arc free to sec your loved one whenever you want, just as you w**ould if they were at home. However, when you leave, you also have the comfort of knowing that a caring and competent staff of professionals is car­ ing for them. Never once in the six weeks that my mother was a resident did we find her neglected, cither physically or emotionally. She required total physical care, which she received until the minute that she died. Our family literally stayed with her until the last day of her life. Besides the wonderful care that she received, we were also given all the assis­ tance we needed to make it through this very painful experience. The entire staff was very loving and understanding. To not pass the millage to keep Thomappl<; blanor operajjpnal would be a great mistake and disservice to our elderly and their families. Our (emor citizens deserve the best possible care when they need it the most. You never know when you or your loved ones may be in need of this great facility. Sue Beach Hastings Changes needed in Prairieville Twp. To the editor: As the election draws near, the people of Prairieville Township need to take a serious look at their township government and its officials. We need to have people in charge of our government who are more in tune with problems, someone who has more of a priority than to rid the township hall of smoking when there are many serious is­ sues that affect every resident in the township. These issues include: • The misappropriated funds of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority. • The general operations of township government that cost us tax dollars. For example, even though the secretary is in attendance at the planning and zoning meetings, someone else is hired to take the minutes. • There have been serious issues within the public safety department that haven't been addressed by township officials. There are two write-in candidates who are willing to take on the above issues, Teresa Miller a Republican for supervisor, and Ronald Stratton, an independent for trustee. There will be a meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame on Milo Road to deal with the above mentioned issues and to meet the candidates. All candidates will be invited. Come and get the facts. Help us turn this township government upside down , or perhaps we should say in the right direction. Bill and Maggie Aukerman, Prairieville Proposal 1 is all about fairness To the editor: Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! That is what they say to runaway horses. Proposal «l on the Nov. 7 ballot is like that. Emotion, fear and knee-jerk reaction. Proposal «1 is a stop and think, consider, weigh facts and determine what is fair to all students. Each person, each student is unique with varying abilities and learning styles. Each parent is personally responsible for and pays for, through taxes, the education their child children will receive in ,.jh|ic schools. But parents who choose private schools pay more, once in taxes for the public schools, tuition for private school, all of the transportation costs and time, plus family time to volunteer to the private school for everything the private school tuition does not fund. Fair is exempting these families from state taxes or equal pcr-pupil vouchers for private schools. Proposal #1 limits each voucher to: “One half of the state average pcr-pupil public school revenue"; and in certain school dis­ tricts specified by a lack of academic per­ formance. safeguarded by “requiring teacher testing on academic subjects in public and non public schools redeeming tuition vouchers." If the shoe were on the other foot, would the public schools be delighted to receive half of the state average pcr-pupil monies of the public school revenue? Patscy L. Vcrus, Hastings Central PTO opposes Proposal 1 To the editor: The Parent Teacher Orgarization (PTO) cf Hastings Central Elementary School joins the growing list of parents, religious organizations and civic groups urging vot­ ers to vote “no" on Proposal I, the school voucher proposal. TV ads for the proposal put sheep’s clothes on this ddhgcrous wolf. Proposal I is not about teacher testing and it is not about school choice. Very simply. Proposal I seeks to amend the Michigan Constitution to divert our tax dollars from local neigh­ borhood schools to private schools. Proposal I opens the doors for public dol­ lars to flow to private schools in many dif­ ferent ways, including private school vouchers, credits, subsidies and grants or loans of public money or property. For-prof­ it private schools and those who operate them won’t have to reveal how they spend our hard earned tax dollars. And Proposal I guarantees nothing to help underprivileged children. Private schools can still pick and choose their stu­ dents, accepting whom they please and turning the others away - at taxpayer expense. In the beginning, if Proposal I passes, it will divert our neighborhood school funds to just a few private schools. It will take millions of tax dollars out of all our neigh­ borhood public schools and send it to a handful of private schools in only seven out of Michigan's 557 school districts. But the backers of the Proposal I school voucher scheme want the program to go statewide and they want to establish other means of using public dollars for private schools. And the way the proposed constitutional amend­ ment is drafted, it will allow this to happen. In addition to hundreds of parent-teacher organizations, education associations and school boards throughout the slate, here is just a short list of the significant opponents to Proposition I: Governor John Engler. Michigan League of Women Voters. Michi­ gan Education Association. Retirement Coordinating Council, the American Asso­ ciation of University Women. Michigan Federation of Teachers, and countless civic and religious organizations. The entire Proposal I campaign has been financed mostly be a small handful of very wealthy individuals. Their money has bought them so much TV advertising that it has made this radical proposition sound like it is a mainstream proposal for all of us average folk. It is not. That is why so many civic, political and religious organizations have joined together to urge Michigan voters to turn down Pro­ posal I. Please join us! Please put “All Kids First." Central Elementary PTO, /»:iuu.j fiiuj .<-• . .. Hastings Backing the Manor ii iportant for all Dear editor: Thornapplc Manor is an important part of the health care system in Barry County. Wc need to pass the millage request on the Nov. 7 general election ballot to assure its con­ tinued excellent level of care. People often slate that they want to have home care in their later years. That is a won­ derful option if it is possible. However, sometimes the patient needs a level of care not possible in the home. Not everyone has close family to provide that care. With changing rules of what Medicare, Medicaid and even private insur­ ance will pay for, wc can’t be sure how home care will be covered in the future. Keeping Thornapplc Manor operating with a good level of services could be important to all of us. Some people have asked why the county doesn’t fund it. rather than asking for a mill­ age. Thornapplc Manor has been self sup­ porting until recent Medicare and Medicaid funding cuts lowered the payments they receive for services. County funding wasn’t needed. Having their own millage will allow bet­ ter financial planning and budgeting since they can depend on the amount to be received each year. If the county commis­ sioners gave them an allocation, that could change each year, especially since county commissioners* terms arc only for two years. Thornapplc Manor isn't just for the elder­ ly. One service they arc providing is excel­ lent rehabilitation and some people arc able to return to their own homes. Younger patients who have had accidents or illnesses also arc patients there. I would encourage you to vote “yes" for Thornapplc Manor on Nov. 7. Cheryl Allen, Woodland A clarification: To the editor: Lest 1 be discredited and branded a liar by Bush supporters. I wish to correct a mistatement I made in the Banner’s Oct. 19 Letters “George W. Bush is ‘man of privi­ lege and favoritism." I mistakenly said that Bush applied to and was accepted the same day into the Coast Guard. 1 mean to say the “National Guard." I stand by my other com­ ments. Joseph Lukasiewicz, Hastings 'IkU. W—i'l PUBLIC OPINION: Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Abolish trick or treating? A growing number of parents are opting out of trick-or-treating for Halloween. What would you think of abolishing the tradition in favor of parties for the children? Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics me 1351 N. M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 (616)945 9554 John Jacobs PrasKMnt Joyce Ryan Frederic Jacoba Vico President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulsef Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary McDonough James Jensen Shawna.Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Jeremy Butler, Hastings: Claude Smith, Woodland: Debra Cornett, Freeport: Frances Wilber, Hastings: Fran Lanford, Kentwood: "I don’t have a problem with trick or tr-al. I think there is room in our small communities for a party and going door-to-door." "I like the tradition and wouldn't want children to miss the fun of dressing up and trick or treating." "Absolutely not. The more kids that come to my door the better." "Halloween is a fun holiday for children and there are ways for families and friends to make it fun and safe for children with small parties, treats and costumes." Kathy Evans, Lake Odessa: Classified ads accepted Monday through Fnday 8 a m to 5 30 p m . Saturday 8 30 am - Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 p<r year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: PO Box B Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 ‘Trick or treating is good. Keep Halloween... Kids need candy... at least once a jear ” "It's a great idea to let our children realize the difference between how it was 20 yean ago and now, when it's safer to be around family and loved ones than to go out and knock at doors of people you don't know and accept treats." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 26. 2000 - Page 5 LETTERS from our readers Proposal 2 creates minority rule Thornapple Manor is a quality, caring facility To the editor: Everywhere he went, people knew him. He was such a friendly outgoing person. He would even strike up a conversation with a total stranger. Wc remember times when he would sing at the top of his lungs a silly, nonsensical song. He loved to joke around with and tease people he loved. His mind was sharp as a tack when it came to numbers or a card game of Flinch. It was pretty hard to beat him at that game. The only one who could was his wife of 52 years, and wc suspect he deliberately lost a few times just because he loved her so much. Then it happened. Within a short one or two months he changed. He became fearful, disoriented and sometimes combative. He would forget who wc were or think that wc were trying to hurt him. He would get up several times in the night and not know where he was. A few times his wife could­ n’t find him and then he would wander in from outside, not knowing why he went out. He often refused to cat and lost 30 pounds. The empty, depressed look in his eyes was extremely disconcerting. Wc suspect the cause of his change was Care excellent at the Manor Dear editor: I have had excellent care with activities making time pass quickly at Thornapplc Manor. The therapy department is great and the main reason I came. The meals arc excel­ lent. 1 would gladly pay extra tax to keep it open. Pete, my son. said my care would be much more expensi re elsewhere. Please vote yes Nov. 7. Jean Jongblocd-Untcrhorst, Hastings Vote ‘yes’ for Manor Dear editor: This letter is in support of Thornapplc Manors millage request. I have been a resident of Barry County over 50 years and a residentxof Thqpapplc Manor almost "three years. Thd employees * are kind and caring. It is so nice to live close to my family and friends. Barry County can be proud of Thomapplc Manor. Please vote “yes” on Nov. 7. Frances Lee, Hastings Sexual assault report disturbing Dear editor: 1 find it disturbing that the Banner's report on sexual assault charges brought against a Kalamazoo resident that occurred during the summer in Kalamazoo Township found it necessary to tell us he was a Delton teacher, in fact, making that the headline. With this type of reporting perhaps the Banner was remiss in not telling us his church affiliation, his family doctor, his preference in shopping, etc. Robert Chamberlin, Delton Thornapple Manor must stay open To the editor: The community needs Thornapplc Manor to stay open. The administration of Thornapplc Manor needs to support existing Barry County facilities. Their pay cuts should not be in patient care areas, but at administrative lev­ els. Thornapplc Manor needs Pennock Hos­ pital and Pennock Hospital needs to support the Manor. As of now. no medical service (laboratory - pharmacy - physical therapy, etc.) at Pennock Hospital is being used by the Manor. One doctor from Hart secs 70 patients at the Manor a half day a week. The medical director is from Detroit. Pennock Hospital and the Manor arc having meetings to recti­ fy their problems of communication. Helen Cole Let’s support Manor’s well being To the editor: My association with Thornapplc Manor was over a 22-year time span. My mother had multiple sclerosis (MS) and the only avenue for her care was the Manor. Taking care of my mother was a huge task, but I never heard any complaints, only the utmost attention for her well-being. As our population gets older, there will be even a larger need for places like the Manor. At this time, I feel we should support the .85 mill for the Manor’s financial well being. David DcMond, Woodland some mini-strokes in the brain; wc don’t know for sure. The neurologist says it’s irre­ versible, and he calls it dementia. Wc call it a nightmare. Wc arc his children. After many sleepless nights and exhaust­ ing days, wc managed to get him to his doc­ tor to find out what was wrong. That led to many visits to several different specialists, and he was finally diagnosed as having dementia with delusions! Still, wc did not know what to do. Wc had always talked amongst ourselves (previous to his illness) that wc would ncvcr make our parents go to a nursing home. Wc wanted to care for them ourselves. But, it was becoming quite clear that our dad needed 24-hour care that wc could not pro­ vide without jeopardizing our own health and sanity. The doctor suggested a nursing home. With great reluctance and sorrow, we final­ ly placed him in a private facility in Battle Creek. However, wc became increasingly appalled by the apathy of the staff and the lack of promptness among the cleaning crew. Every time wc went for a visit, the smell gagged us. The walls and floors were a drab, depressing color. One day, when wc could take it no longer, wc investigated Thornapplc Manor to sec if it was as good as wc had heard. The moment wc walked in the door, wc were met with a beautiful foyer made cheerful with many plants and flowers. The fresh, clean smell was fantastic. Still, we were leery about what we would find when wc walked through the doors into the residents* quarters. There again wc were pleasantly surprised to sec brightly colored walls, clean floors and a very friendly staff. Our father has been at Thornapplc Manor for over a year now, and wc can find only praise for this wonderful facility. The staff members arc extremely caring and treat the patients like they would their own fathers or mothers. They seek io include all of the patients in some kind of daily activity to strengthen both body and mind. Wc have "care meet­ ings’’ with the staff periodically to sec how our father is doing, and wc can ask ques­ tions or even give suggestions about his care. You probably know by now why wc arc writing this letter. Wc shudder to think what would happen to our father if Thornapplc Manor ceased operations or if the staff had to be cut because of lack of funds. That is why wc are urging all voters to say “yes” to Thornapplc Manor Nov. 7. You never know when this could happen to you. Bob and Alcta Griffin, Hastings Mark and Lorcc Protncr, Claudia Brew, Larry BrewJason and Denise Brew Dear editor: The Baltimore Township Board, at its last meeting, passed a resolution opposing bal­ lot Proposal 002. As a trustee of that board, I would like to say to the voters this proposal, if passed, could act like a two-edge sword. While pro­ posal 002 would require a two-thirds major­ ity vote on all legislation that intervenes in local government, it would only take a onethird vote to defeat such legislation. This is minority rule. Not only docs proposal 002 create minor­ ity rule, it also invalidates existing law per­ taining to Baltimore Township. Under Pro­ posal 002. any laws impacting municipali­ ties that passed the legislature with less than two-thirds support since March I, 2000, wouid be repealed unilaterally. The Adventures of Numberman Helping You Make a Buck Save a Buck Today s Adventure: Big Ideas — Arriving in London crossing. Traffic must stop if you are on a crosswalk (called ‘zebras’) (pronounced ‘zehbras’ not ‘zeebras’). Leti say you are at Proposal 1 only hurts public schools To the editor: Wc hope that the voters in Michigan will turn out in overwhelming numbers on Nov. 7 to vote against Proposal I. Public schools are the foundation of our society. They arc required to provide educa­ tion for all children, with no possibility of discrimination and with equality for all. They arc under attack these days and are pushed to the wall by a severe lack of fund­ ing. So what would Proposal 1 do? First, it would take public funds and send them to the private, for-profit, and parochial schools where children arc already enrolled. That means still less funding for public schools. And how about the benefits to the chil­ dren whose parents feel they would be bet­ ter off out of the public school system? Will these children just move right out into a pri­ vate school? Not at all The qpOrpuUic schools may pick and choose their students. They may not want the problem student or the student whose parents may lack the funds to supplement voucher payments up to the full cost of tuition. If they arc fortu- natc enough to get past the screening process, their parents will still have to pro­ vide transportation to school. Those who are finally pulled out of public schools will reduce still more the amount of public mon­ ey available to the schools. And public schools will still be educating the most dif­ ficult and the most expensive pupils. Whatever happened to equality in our schools? The supporters of Proposal I talk about the $ I billion available to the schools. Great! Let’s spend it on shoring up our great public system - especially by bringing down the teacher/student ratio. This proposed voucher system - which, by the way, also allows for indirect forms of aid to private and parochial schools such as tuition tax credits and subsidies - is not a panacea. Let’s not be fooled into doing yet more damage to the public schools and to our children. Let's - each of us - join in defeating Pro­ posal I on Nov. 7. Wendell and Jean Stine, Bellevue 1 George Cullers is quality candidate To the editor: George Cullers. Republican Party candidate for Baltimore Township supervisor, knows that township boards and zoning ordinances, along with county officials can have a big influence on the future of Barry County. In his opinion, local officials need to make a greater effort to preserve the rural and agricultural values that are part of the county's heritage. The County Board of Commissioners and township trustees can take the lead in safeguarding the character of the communities that elect them, according to Cullen. He has served as a township trustee since 1996 and was recently elected chairman of the Barry County Chapter of the Michigan Township Association. While serving as chairman of an Open Space Task Force. Cullen said he was impressed by what local governments in Maryland and Pennsylvania had accom­ plished in terms of protecting agriculture and recreational land. They were able to influence state policies and obtain federal grant money in order to preserve rural land. They also worked with organizations like the American Farmland Trust and the Nature Conservancy. They did the things that Barry County and the state of Michigan need to do if wc want to slow down the loss of land to indiscriminate development. Cullers believes. As a director-at-large for the Michigan United Conservation Clubs and president of the Michigan Trappers Association, Cullers admits to a bias in favor of preserving the woods and fields and waterways typical of Barry County. Most of the people who live here want to see natural habitat for birds and animals protected. Cullers told me. They prefer productive farm land to more malls. Cullers believes it’s the responsibility oi elected officials to pay attention to that majority. Of course, first it’s up to the voters to find out where candidates stand in terms of land use. It's pretty clear where Cullers stands. He’s superintendent of conservation for the Barry County 4-H clubs and a member of the Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation. Cullers and his wife, Donna, share five children, 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Cullers hopes they all find Barry County as beautiful and natural as he did when he came here 28 years ago. He intends to do everything he can, as an elected official, to see that they do. Kensinger Jones, Hastings We should regulate staff at landfill Dear editor: My name is Julianna Benedict. 1 attend Hastings High School. I’m writing this because I am concerned, about the landfill. The landfill is a place where wc drop off our garbage. There arc other states that bang their garbage to us, and pay us to take their garbage. There arc bad things that happen to you if you have to live near the landfill. You can not drink the water, you have to buy bottled water all the time to drink or use. You have a lot of rust in your water, which discolors your dishes and turns your hair different colors. Wc don’t know what is in the water. Wc don’t know what the other states are bring­ ing. because it is not regulated. My friend, Sarah Burton and her family used to live out there. She thought that the water was nasty and they could not drink it. Wc should recycle more of our sub­ stances. What wc should do is, regulate the garbage or check the substances that come to the landfill. If you can not check the sub­ stances, the substances should stop. Julianna Benedict, Hastings Too many personnel at the Manor To the editor: If Barry County people think they need to operate a nursing home, why don’t they take the money from the county general fund? I hear there’s a large surplus. I visit people in Tender Care and Thor­ napplc Manor. I can’t sec any difference in patient care, but I do sec a big difference in office personnel. Tender Care has about half as many. They don’t have two adminis- trators, or pay people to take care of plants, or a smoking room for the office help. I was told by the county clerk’s office that smok­ ing was not allowed in any county building. Why is it allowed at Thornapplc Manor? As a property owner in Barry County. I’m voting “no". Jim Garrison, Plainwell despite the fact that they were enacted legally by majonty rule That repeal of existing law most certainly will cost all of us taxpayers in endless legal challenges and conflicting regulations The Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) which 1 am a member of the board of directors, has along with many other state organizations takes a stand opposing Proposal 002. MUCCt fear is that if passed, this could affect the repealing of Sunday hunting bans to providing a tax credits for wetlands and filter strips. I strongly urge Michigan residents to vote no" on Proposal 002 Nov. 7. George Cullers. Trustee Baltimore Township Many flights the U.S. land at London s Heathrow Airport. After clearing customs and gathering your luggage (load­ ing them onto the convenient free carts available), you proceed out into the mob of the terminal. Since most flights arrive in the early morning, and you have spent seven or more hours on your transatlantic flight, and since your body thinks its the middle of the night, you don’t want any hassles at this point. You have the following choices to trans­ fer to your hotel. An airport bus to a down­ town coach station, a taxi, the express train to Paddington station, the Underground Piccadilly line), or a private car. If you are traveling alone, or are young and healthy, you may opt for tl»e Underground. It is the slowest way, but the cheapest way. Understand that the tube will become crowded and you may have difficulty maneuvering with your bulky luggage. For families with small children, for sen­ iors. for couples and individuals wishing the quickest way to the hotel, I recommend a private car. The cost is about 35 pounds (about $50) for you and your family. Believe me, this is worth the money if you have bulging suitcases. Speaking of luggage, the following pre­ cautions should be taken. Ladies, only take the jewels you will be wearing. Do not take additional jewelry and leave it in your lug­ gage in your room. Like any big city, when crowds bump and jostle, the chances of a strangerhand in your pocket is huge! This is especially prevalent in the rush hour of tube travel. Also, if you visit the Portbello Road mar­ ket, the crowds arc heavy. Both ladies and gentlemen should purchase a hidden wallet before leaving home. These hang around your neck, or around your waist, or hook onto your belt and are worn under your trousers or shorts. Use this wallet for travel­ ers checks, cash, passports, credit cards, ATM cards, etc. Be sure to bring your most comfortable walking shoes. You will be doing a lot of walking! Also bring an umbrella (called a ‘brellie’ by Londoners). A raincoat or slick­ er. A fanny pack or small backpack for maps and guidebooks. A journal to record your trip. A camera and lots of film. Drinking water does not come automati­ cally at your table in a restaurant. You must buy bottled water. For Americans used to drinking a lot of water, this can be a prob­ lem. I found I was always thirsty. The cheapest drinks I found were alcoholic in the pubs. Water costs more than a pint of bitter! As you know, traffic in England is back­ wards to us. They drive on the left of the roadways. Pedestrians must use extra caution when crossing the street. As you approach an intersection, on the ground will be a sign that reminds you to look right first before a street comer. You look right, don’t sec anything, and step onto the street. What you don’t see is the traffic making a left or right turn coming at you. On side streets this can be hazardous because there don’t seem to be any stop signs. They pull out into the intersection and turn right at you. I was almost hit by a car, truck, and motorcycle because I was concentrating on traffic coming from my right in the tube stations, crowds walk on the left as well. As you travel up or down the long escalators in the tube, you must stand on the right and let those who wish to pass walk on the left. Instead of the signs, ‘entrance and exit,’ you will sec signs that say, ’Way In’ or ’Way Out’. ‘Standing in line’ becomes ’Queuing.* ’Watch you step’ becomes ’Mind the Gap.* In the U.S. our city streets keep the same name for miles on end. In London, a main street could change names three or four times within a few rqijc^. This can te con­ fusing so carrying a map is essential? * Many London hotels include breakfast Unless it says ’full English breakfast,’ the breakfast they are talking about is: crois­ sants, Danish, toast slices, butte., mar­ malade, jams, tea or coffee, and juice. Full English breakfast includes eggs and cereal. 1 passed a construction site and one worker was worried that he might get a tick­ et for parking his truck in a no parking zone. He said, “I’m rather dubious about parking the lorry there.” Can you imagine an American construction worker saying that? The people of London read a lot In street cafes, the tube, parked along the road, on park benches, or queuing in line, you will see them reading newspapers and books. Their vocabulary sounds like tabloid journalism, using words like: Brilliant Horrified, Marvelous, Stupendous, Stunning. They begins sentences with “Right!" In America, if you are in a restaurant and nature calls, you may ask the wait staff for directions to the restroom. If you ask a Londener where the nearest bathroom is, you may get this response, “Madam, we have no washing facilities here" (meaning no tub or shower), “the loo is down the hall!" Also, a shower is a ‘douche’ in Europe. London is a city of surveillance cameras. They are everywhere! In the tube... on the streets. You are being watched! Here's an ad that appears on the London Underground wall: The picture shows an aerial view of Hampton Court Palace. The caption reads: Henry VIII liked this palace so much, he spent his honeymoon here, again, and again, and again, and again! Next adventure: The London Under­ ground. Note to readers: To book a trip to London with a travel agent who has been there, email: patschuuring^aol.com. Fax # 616­ 878-9503. Copyright. Numberman 2000. All rights reserved. For Your Convenience... Use the NEW SERVICE at Quality PHOTO PROCESSING! Fast, Quality, Convenient! t �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 26. 2000 Curtis W. Solomon He was a caring, los ing husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He is survived by his wife Vemelva (Nellie) Solomon; one daughter. Susan (Gary ) Rounds of Middleville; two sons. Edward Solomon and (Ally Williams) of Holland. Thomas Solomon of Middleville; five grandchildren. Gary Todd (Ruth) Rounds. Melissa (Michael) Wright. Curtis E. Solomon. Mindy (Shawn) Hayward. Edward F. (Hiroko) Solomon; five great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Glen and Grace Solomon and a brother. Russell Solomon. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Res’. Roger Timmerman offici­ ated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. MIDDLEVILLE - Curtis W. Solomon, age 78. of Middleville, passed away Wednesday. Oct. 18. 2000 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Curtis W'. Solomon was bom on Oct. 20. 1921 at Middleville. Michigan, the son of Glen and Grace (Denise) Solomon. He was raised in Middleville and attend* ed Thornapplc Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1940 He was mamed to Vemelva (Nellie) Barnum on Oct. 23. 1943 in Battle Creek. Michigan. They settled in Middleville and lived there for 57 years. Curtis was a farmer the first part of his life and then spent many years in road con­ struction. He was a member of the Grange and served as Master in that group. He was a member of the Middleville Fire Department for many years. He was a leader of the Middleville 4-H Horse Club for sev­ eral years. Mr. Solomon served the Middleville Community as a Justice of the Peace during the late 50’s and early 60’s. WorshipTogether... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pai.or. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Sen ice. 9:30a m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m.. Sunday Evening Sen ice 6 00 p.m., Bible Study <t Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4.30 pm.. Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m . Confession Saturday 3 30-4 15 pm 805 S HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mtch. W. Cla ion Garrison. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m., classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10: 45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m are: Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058 Pastor Soo Han Yoon Phone' 367-4061 Worship Se' vices: Sunday. 11 00 a m.. Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd. (One mile east of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.. Worship 11 00 a.m.; Evening Service at p.m., Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. 6 00 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m . Worship 11 a m . PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTR-. CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs. Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 45 a m Traditional, 10:15 a m Sun­ day School. 1115 a m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church. Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m For more information call the church office. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549. Saturday services arc it 6:00 p.m. Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a m.. 9:55 a.m. and 11:20 a m. Tuesday prayer and share time 10 00 a m . Wednesday evening service 6 30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m also Nursery and children's activities thru the 4th grade available for Sunday and Wednesday services; nursery thru age 3 for Saturday service Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore, Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed /Thun 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9 30 am Sunday School. 10 45 am Morning Worship. Sun. 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship (Gr. 6-12). Sun evening service as announced in weekly bulletin 6 p.m . Wed. 6­ 8 p.m Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5th), (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.); Wed. 7 p.m. Prayer Mtg (child care provided) come SPECIAL CREATION SCIENCE EVANGELISM VIDEO SERIES (very imforma­ tive. but light-hearted) by Dr Kent Hovind. Sundays 7 p.m.. starting SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the Hbrid- Hide Anglican Communion " 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W Center St) Church Office (616) 945-3014 The Res Fr. Charles P McCabe III, Rector. Mr. F William Voetbcrg. Director 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9.30 a m. Morning Prayer; 11 00 a.m. Holy Communion. For more information cal! 795-2370 or Rev David T Hustwkk 948-9604 Rev Deacon David S Mohrhardt 517-627-9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services Affiliated with the In­ dependent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH c« Music. Sunday Worship Ser­ 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ vices - 8 a m and 10 a m. Sunday School - 10 a.m. Nursery Avail­ able at 10 a m. Vacation Bible School. Aug 7-10 from 6-8 p.m. tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor; Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries. 9:30 a.m Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a m . Morning Worship Service. 6:00 p.m.. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9 45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11: 00 a.m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Thursday Bible Study 7 pm. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday 9:45 a.m Sunday School; 10:45 a.m Morning Worship. 6:00 p m. Evening celebration for all Wednesday. 6:30 p.m.. Kid's Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade; Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday, 9 00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study For fur­ ther information call the church office 2750 Wall Lake Rd, Jeffrey A Ar­ 9224. Sunday School Classes 9:45 a m. SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10 45 am. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always wel­ Sept. 10 thru December WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a m.. Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High Office, 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Faithful Men. Fellowship and GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. k 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan X GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Si.. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. Oct. 29 8 00 A 10 45 am Woratup, 9.30 Sunday School (all ages). High School Halloween Party. Thursday. Oct 26 - 7.00 p.m. Catechumcnalc Saturday. Oct. 28 9 30 a.m. Catechism 2, 7:00 p.m. Wedding. 8:00 Narcotics Anonymous Mon­ day. Oct. 30 - 7:30 p.m Adventur­ ers. Tuesday. Oct 31 - 7:30 Overcatcrs Anonymous Wednes­ day. Nov I 10 00 am WxdWatchers; 7 00 Worship, Sarah Circle. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. D • rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 am Sunday. Oct 29 Ser­ mon will be presented by Pastor Pastor Phil Brown, 8:30 a m Al­ ternative Worship Service. 9:30 a.ni Sunday School - every Sun­ day. classes are available for every­ one. Classes for children and youth are based on grade level. Three classes Goodwill. Genesis and In His Steps arc taught for adults 10:30 a.m Coffee Fellow­ ship. Radio Broadcast. 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Services. Childcare available for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade Wc have Pioneer clubs every Wednesday from 4:00 p m. to 5:00 p.m directed by Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education Snowman Bazaar 2000 coming Friday. Nov. I Oth. A chance to surt your Christmas shopping early. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Thursday. Oct. 26 - 8 30 a m Women's Bible Study. 6 45 p.m Praise Team re­ hearsal. 7 00 p m . Nominating Committee Friday. Oct. 27 - 6 00 p.m. Menders Dinner and Pro­ gram Saturday. Oct 28 - 3:00 p m Concern Group «3 -at the Tuck­ ers’ Sunday. Oct 29 - 8 30 a m Chancel Choir. 9 00 a m Tradi­ tional Worship Service. 9.20 a m Childen's Worship. 10 00 am ''Coffee Hour" in the Dining Room. 10 10 a m Sunday School for all ages. 11 20 a.m Contempo­ rary Worship Service. 11 50 a m Children'» Worship The 9 00 Ser­ vice is broadcast over WBCHAM The 11 20 Service appears on local cable throughout the week Nursery is provided during both services Children's Worship is available during both services Monday. Oct 30 • Noah's Ark Hal­ loween Parties Tuesday. Oct 31 • 6 15am Men's Bible Study at the YMCA office Noah's Ark Hal­ loween Parties. 10 10 am Menders meet to fold newsletters Wednesday. Nov I - 9 30 a m MarthaMary Circle meets at Martha Brown's. I 30 pm Circle »3. 130 pm Circle “4 meets at Marge Mulder's. 6 00 p m Church Night Supper • Dining Room this week. 6 JO pm Drama Team • Sanctuary. 6 45 p m Praise Team • Sanctuary. 7 00 pm Chancel Choir - Choir Room. 7 30 p m Ruth Circle - at Kathy Bcduhn's Imogene L. Ellard TRINITY. ALABAMA - Mrs. Imogene L Ellard, of Trinity. Alabama, formerly of Delton, passed away Oct. 21. 2000. Mrs. Ellard was bom in Horton. Kansas on Feb. 22. 1923. the daughter of William and Cecil (Edde) ShaifTer. She enjoyed cro­ cheting and cross stitching, and was well known for her famous fried chicken. Mrs. Ellard was a former employee of Kalamazoo Label Co. On Jan. 24, 1941 she mamed Bert D Ellard Sr., and he preceded her in death on Dec. 21. 1996 She is survived by sons: Ben (Carol) Ellard of Delton. Danney Ellard of Delton. Sherman "Ed” (Mona) Ellard of Charlotte. Ml. and Roger (Connie) Ellard of Trinity. Alabama, a sister. Norma Abshner of Gadsden. AL. 13 jiaiidchildren and 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service were conducted Tuesday. Oct. 24. 2000 at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Augusta. Rev. William. A. Hertel, officiated. Memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association or Hospice of Morgan County. Alabama will be appreciated. Arrangements were by Williams Funeral Home. | BevertyJ^ReynoldsWrighf—^ MIDDLEVILLE Beverly J. (Reynolds) Wright, age 71, of Lake Odessa, formerly of Lansing, passed away peacefully at her home on Oct. 21. 2000 and has been rc-unitcd with her husband of 50 years, Ezra Wayne Wright, who preced­ ed her in death on June 19. 2000. She was a graduate of Lansing Eastern High School in 1949. Beverly was a health-care worker in Lansing for 25 years and was dedicated to caring for the needs of the elderly. She was a member of the Lake Odessa Christian Reformed Church and joyfully looked for­ ward to attending services. Beverly was also preceded in death by her parents; her son, Michael Lee Wright in 1994; her sister, Claudine Rogers; and her brother Dyke Reynolds. She is survived b^ her children, Allen (Beverly) of Lansing, Mark of Lake Odessa, James (Barb) of Lake Odessa, and Brian of Lansing; her grandsons. Roger (Glenda), Nicholas, Dustin. Jeremy, Derek, Joshua, and Nathan; her special family, Delbert Person; and her sister, Marion Reynolds of St. Johns. A memorial service was held at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa Wednesday. Oct. 25.2000. Interment was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Christian Reformed Church. If you wish, please sign the family's Memory Book at www.webobit.com. Arrangements were by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Michael David Robinson FREEPORT - Michael David Robinson. age 44. of Freeport, Ml died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2000 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Robinson was bom on Dec. 17. 1955 in Hastings, Ml the son of Milcom and Edith (Shaw) Robinson. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1975 from Hastings High School. He was married to Jeannine Kay Send on July 12, 1997 and she survives. He has lived in Freeport for the past 15 years. He was employed at Buskirk Lumber Company in Freeport for the past 22 years. He had previously worked for the Clark Dairy Farm near Hastings for a time. Mr. Robinson was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman enjoying hunting. Fishing, playing softball for various teams including the Freeport Shamrock team and playing pool on the Shamrock Pool team. He is survived by his wife. Jeannine; sons. Jeremiah Ray Andrus of Freeport, Frederick Michael Robinson of Freeport; daughters. Rebecca Lynn Robinson of Lake Odessa. Carolyn Renee Robinson of Lake Odessa; mother, Edith Robinson of Hastings; twin sister, Judy LaJoye of Fayetteville. North Carolina; sisters. Karen (Tom) Chaffee of Hastings, Kathy (Max) Haight of Sunfield, Ml, Janet (Larry) Blessing of Hastings, Linda (Jeff) Magoon of Hastings; brothers. Steve (Beth) Robinson of Hastings. Dick (Pam) Robinson of Freeport; and several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his father. Services were held Monday, Oct. 23. 2000 at Hastings’ Grace Lutheran Church. Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiated. Bunal was at the Freeport Cemetery, Freeport. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael David Robinson Memorial Fund. Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Leo F. Demand HASTINGS - Leo F. Demond. age 95. of Hastings, went to be with his Lord on Thursday. Oct 19. 2000 at his home. Mr. Demond was bom on July 28. 1905 in Castleton Township. Barry County. Michigan, the son of Robert and Etta (Spnngctt) Demond. He was raised in Barry County and attended the Shores School. He was married to Arthiel Engle in November 1930 and she died Oc. I. 1971. He married Doncnc E. (White) Sp~>s in 1973 and she survives. He was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Co. for 42 years as an elec­ trician, retiring in 1971. Mr. Demond also owned and operated the Blue Gill Resort at Houghton Lake since 1950. He had always said that the Lord owned the resort, he was only the caretaker. Mr. Demond attended the Kilpatrick United Brethren in Christ Church of Woodland, was a member of the Hastings Board of Education from 1950-1957, his interest in missions has led him to help many church missions including the Braincrcd School in South Dakota and for years his continued support of the Native American orphans and families. He has also been a long-time supporter of the Ebenczcr Glenn Orphanage in Haiti and the Wycliffe Missions in Australia. He is survived by his wife, Doricnc; daughter. Helen (James) Noble of Battle Creek; sons. Rev. Dr. Sterling (Vbnnic) DcMond of West Branch, Ml, Douglas (Peg) DcMond of Whitehall, Ml; step-son. Rev. George (Nadine) Spcas of Woodland, Ml; step-daughters, Eileen (red) McIntyre of Lansing. Ml, Sharon (Dr. Mark) Engle of Marquette. Ml, Shirley Wilson of Grand Rapids. Ml, Valerie (Ernie) Morgan of Battle Creek; 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; brothers, Royce (Roberta) Deme id of Nashville, Ml. Preceding him in death were parents. First wife; Arthiel. brothers. Steven and Robert Demond, and step-son, Paul Speas. Services were held Tuesday. Oct. 24. 2000 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. George Spcas and Rev. Dr. Sterling DcMond offici­ ated. Burial will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville, ML Memorial contributions may be made to Ebenczcr Glenn Orphanage, Haiti or Wycliffe Bible Translators, Australia. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Elaine R. (Colvin) (White) Steward HASTINGS - Services for Mrs. Elaine Colvin White Steward, 69, of Hastings, who died Sunday. Oct. 22, 2000 after a long bat­ tle with cancer, will be held Wednesday, 11:00 a.m., at Zion Lutheran Church on Velte Road in Woodland. Pastor Gordy Peterson will officiate, with burial in Fuller Cemetery. Elaine was bom March 26, 1931, in Hastings, the daughter of Elmer and Ina (Bailie) Colvin. She lived all of her life in the Hastings area, graduating from Hastings High School in 1949. She married Duane White on Sept. 24, 1949. She was employed at Ben Franklin and at Metal Tile (Hastings Aluminum) before she and her husband co-founded White’s Photography in the early 1960’S. Mr. White died March 30, 1974. She married Win Steward on Oct. I. 1977. She had lived at her Leach Lake home since 1950. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland for many years, was president of the Zion Lutheran Church Women, Secretary of the Church Council, and was very active on the Charity Circle. She enjoyed her grandchildren, garden­ ing, camping and biking with her sisters. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band Duane, her parents, a grandson Curtis Duane White in 1988, brother Floyd Colvin in 1997, a sister-in-law Mary Lou Harthy in 1999 She is survived by her husband Win, one son Steven (Cindy) White; four daughters Deborah (Fred) Raffler of St. Johns, Diane (Scott) Col I iiis of Florida, Barb (Bob) O'Brien of Grand Haven and Susan (Ray) Feenstra of Hudsonville; step-children Jimmy (Judy) Steward of Alabama, Barbara Kirby of Kalamazoo, Diane (Rick) Deau of Plainwell, Norman (Kris) Steward of Paw Paw; eight grandchildren; seven step­ grandchildren; four sisters June (Bob) VanDenburg; Mert (Dick) Clark of Hastings; Verna Lancaster of Lansing; and Doris Colvin of Delton; sisters-in-law Kate Colvin and Dorothy (Ron) Rivers of Hastings; brother-in-law Charles O. Harthy of Homer, a special friend Bema Trascik of Battle Creek. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorials may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Zion Lutheran Church. More Obituaries on Page 15 HASTINGS - Mrs. April Jean Wood, age 57. of Hastings, died Monday. Oct. 23. 2000 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Wood was bom on April 15. 1943 in Webster. South Dakota, the daughter of Arthur and Mabel (Gould) Herold. She was raised in the Kent City. Ml area and attended schools there. She has lived in the Hastings area for the past 10 years. She was employed at Lowell Engineering in Allo, Ml for the past five years. Mrs. Wood enjoyed her family, friends, baking, fishing, hunting, camping and gardening. Mrs. Wood is survived by a son. Steven Wood of Middleville; daughters, Ann Gicrzak of Sunfield, Cheryl Wood of Hastings and Kimberly Wood of Ionia; 10 grandchildren; six sisters and one brother. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. A memorial gathering will be held Thursday at 402 West Center Street in Hastings. Chaplain Carla Smith officiating. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS - Pauline (Polly) M. Davis, age 80, of Hastings, died Wednesday. Oct 25, 2000 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at the Girrbach Funeral ; ^andn^^tifton^Spearf | PENNFIELD TWF, Ml - Mrs Sandra J. Clifton (Spear), age 59, of Pennficld Twp., Ml died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000 at her home in Pennficld Township. Mrs. Clifton was bom Nov. 18, 1940 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Gordon L. Spear and Eileen Alice (Voorheis) Spear. She was a lifelong resident of Pennficld Township and graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1958. In high school she was an elevator opera­ tor at the Hart Hotel. She worked after high school for about a year as a dietary assistant at Leila Hospital; four years was a machine operator making guitar strings at GHS; worked from 1984-87 at the Battle Creek Gravel Co. where she operated the scale house. All during her life she groomed horses, traveling to area farms grooming horses and her own. For six years, most recently, she delivered newspapers on a motor route for the Battle Creek Enquirer. She was narried to Henry Fox who passed away. She then married Richard R. Ray Clifton or Battle Creek, Ml on April 26, 1986, he survives. Mrs. Clifton was a naturalist and enjoyed gardening where she specialized in herbal care, was an avid hunter and Fishing person. She participated in horse shows and rodeos, competing in barrel racing. She was an Avon representative selling Avon products. She enjoyed feeding her birds and hum­ mingbirds at home, was an avid animal lover and lover of children. She chopped her own wood for their house stove and would attend and watch her grandchildren in their sporting events. She exemplified a loving person and taught her children many lifelong values and qualities. She was a member of Fulton Christian Church, Fulton, Ml. Mrs. Clifton is survived by her husband, Richard Ray Clifton of Battle Creek, Ml; daughter. Birdie (Fox) Jenks of Battle Creek, Ml; step-sons, Toby R. Clifton of Van Buren, AR, Kevin C. Clifton of Van Buren, AR; three grandsons, Carl Henry Jones of Battle Creek, Ml, Chancic Allen Jones of Battle Creek, Dilon Ray Clifton of Van Buren, AR: sisters, Jackie Hard of Burlington. Ml, Donna Dunsmore of Union City, Ml; brother, Jerry Spear of Rockford, Ml; brother-in-law, Roy and Joyce Clifton of Battle Creek, Ml; and sister-in-law, Dorris and Edward White of Coral, Ml. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Gordon L. Spear (1971) and Eileen Alice Spear (2000). Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Lifespan­ Good Samaritan Hospice Care of Fulton Christian Church. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebblc Funeral Service. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 26. 2000 - Page 7 Social/\lews Jlake OdeMa NEWS Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries, and Births... Bolo-Owen exchange vows Chandlers to celebrate 60th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. John Chandler will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on November 2.2000. A family gathering is planned at 1311 S. Hanover St.. Hastings. Ml. The., were mar­ ried in the First United Methodic t Church in Hastings on Nov. 2. 1940. They have three sons - Kenneth (Shellane) of Hastings. Thomas (Nancy) of Battle Creek and Geoffrey (deceased.). They winter in Brownsville. Texas. Darcic Lynne Bolo and Darnck Daniel Owen were united in marriage on May 20, 2000. Pastor Richard Meams was the officiator of the ceremony at the Pleasant Val­ ley United Brethren Church, in the pres­ ence of family and friends. Matron of honor wps Deanna Carpenter, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Amber Spencer and Jessica Huss, friends of the bride. Best man was Matthew Ncason, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Mcarl Rairigh, cousin of the groom, and Trevor Newton, friend of the groom. Ushers were Scott Bolo, brother of the bride, and Devin Rairigh. cousin of the groom. A reception was held at Cunningham Acres. The couple honeymooned in Georgia and now live in Hastings. /h<wiia$e /licenses Johnson-Stacy plan to wed April 7 Mrs. Sue Johnson of Lake Odessa. Michigan and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Johnson of Hastings. Michigan, announce the en­ gagement of their daughter, Miss Brenda Johnson, to Mr. Paul G. Stacy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ritchie M. Stacy of West Liberty, Kentucky. An April 7th wedding is planned. Miss Johnson was a 1985 graduate from Lakewood High School and is at present an Air Traffic Control Specialist at Louisville Air Traffic Control Tower in Kentucky. Mr. Stacy graduated from Morehead State University. He is at present a Group Leader at Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Georgetown. Kentucky. Ryann Christopher Simpson. Hud­ sonville. and Sarah Elizabeth Smith. Way­ land. Raymond Walter Carpenter. Lake Odessa and Shirley- Temple McCoy-Duty.'Hazel Park. Orton Jacob HoOcrt. Hastings and Eliza­ beth Mac Fox. Hastings. Timothy Thomas Wade. Jr., Wayland and Lindsey Rae Haight. Wayland. William Dwight Childs. 111. Plainwell and Mary Abigail Barrett. Plainwell. Geoffrey Scott Cook, Freeport and Michelle Lynn Forman. Freeport. Frederick Arthur Purdum. III. Mid­ dleville and Tamara Ann Maichclc, Mid­ dleville. Henry Dale Hook, Delton and Tammi Lyn McComb, Hastings. Alvin Morgan. Nashville and Marcicnc Linn Haight. Nashville. Gary Paul Golnek. Hastings and Lisa Ann Carlson. Hastings. Brian Scott Wilson. Hastings and Leslie Sue Jackson, Hastings. William Scott Schilthroat, Middleville and Melissa Joy Vantil. Wayland. | LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sala THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert F Frey and Loretta L Frey, husband and wife, (original mortgagors) toAmerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 10. 1999. and recorded on June 14. 1999 in Document 1031090 Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Homeside Lending, Inc . Assignee by an assign ment dated June 10. 1999, which was recorded on July 2. 1999. in Document 1031998. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUN­ DRED EIGHTY-SEVEN AND 76/100 dollars ($77.187 76). including interest at 7 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained r said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p m., on November 9. 2000. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan and are described as Lot 8 of Block 10 of H.J Kenfietfs Addition, accordrg in the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 9. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.321 la. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 28. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott . PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200020348 Tigers (10/26) The Lake Odessa Depot Museum will be open Saturday Oct. 28, from I0 a.m. until 2 p.m Visitors are welcome. This is also a time for genealog) visitors to use the library for research purposes. The host society has plans in place for next month’s open house which coincides with Christmas •Round the Town This year there will be a new feature along with the annual bake sale and wares of two crafters. There will be gift packages of three varieties of pickles. Central United Methodist Church will observe Family Day Oct. 29. Members arc asked to bring along their entire family. Last year there was a roll call of the clans, which proved to be very enlightening, as family connections were visibly evident. Sunday. Oct. 22, there was a guest speaker, ministry candidate Mary Ivanor. who brought the sermon. She is a senior student from Garrett Evangelical Seminary at Evanston. III. She is from the Mason UMC, married to an electrical engineer since sum­ mer. He and his family emigrated from Yugoslovia in 1992. One parent was Ser­ bian and the other was Croatian. Such fam­ ilies were in dire danger during the political upheaval. Pastor Don Ferris is the mentor for student Mary. Iler sermon was taped and filmed for review by her instructors and others. Leah Abbott was a guest several days at Mt. Pleasant at the home of Charles and Sharron Dodge. The Dodges were formerly neighbors on Sixth Avenue. Harvest is under way. Trucks and tractors arc bringing in corn and soybeans all hours of the day at the local elevator. Fields arc being stripped of the growing grain, as good weather has prevailed. A recent weather summary shows less than an inch of rainfall for the month, when the normal rate is nearly two inches. Leaves are being raked. Curbs are lined with big plastic bags full of leaves. It is permissible to bum leaves on Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday from noon to sundown. AgriCentcr farm at Carlton Center was the scene of a fun evening, including a bam dance on a paved bam yard on the weekend. More than 60 from Central UMC in Lake Odessa attended. Snack food was served in a grain trough. Dancing was done on the paving. A bonfire burned in the nearby pas­ ture. Lights from a Christmas tree lighted the way to the festivities. Bill Barcroft was the caller and he taught many of the young dancers how to do the steps. Four expert? envcjl jKlull vVMptes dfn^nstraicd^orjyc the movements. Hay bales provided seating in the hay storage area. More than 150 ladies attended the evening session of West Michigan Confer­ ence UMC annual gathering at Lansing First UMC last Friday. Scores more attend­ ed the Saturday session, where business was conducted and awards made. The Fri­ day evening session focused on Children of Africa with former missionaries Rev. Lynn and Kay DeMoss speaking from their expe­ rience on the continent. A unique aspect of the evening was a chance to taste and try 10 foods typical of the diet of villagers. The samples were miniscule, eaten with tooth­ picks. Ladies from Hastings and Lake Odessa were among the scores present. The Oct. 19 meeting of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) in Ionia gave the audience at the luncheon the opportunity to hear from the seven superintendents of the districts in the county what is happening in the local dis­ tricts. Gunnard Johnson, like the others, spoke of the enrollment for this year and other aspects. One district is in clanger of losing 160 students under the “Schools of Choice” program because students on the west side of the district arc miles closer to Fourth-graders wart their turn to enter the depot another town in Kent County. Portland makes heavy use of the trail built along the old railroad bed which connects three parks, the athletic field, the high school and another school. It gets use by skaters, walk­ ers, bikers and runners. The district is already trying to find space for students which exceed the existing classroom space and now there is strong possibility of two parks of manufactured housing in the future. Palo lias no such problems with swamps on two sides of the village. School had to be delayed on that day because of fog rising from the swamps. The school uses many innovations, including school for children of ages 3 and 4. There arc no class­ es arc such, but the development toward school readiness is apparent already. Par­ enting classes are offered. An excellent grant writer is on the staff and her efforts have been fruitful. At Belding, 63 percent of students qualify for reduced price lunch­ es. The football team is doing very well again this year. Ionia has accomplished much in instilling respect in every facet of the school. Lakewood's attendance was appreciative of Mr. Johnson's contribution to the day. This day gave him a chance to meet some of the local retirees. The next MARSP meeting will be in early Decem­ ber, when members bring gifts for selected families near Ionia. On Sunday afternoon, a music program in the high school gym gave the large audi­ ence a glimpse of vocal programs and of the marching band which did some of its sea­ son’s musical numbers performed at foot­ ball games and competitions. The men’fc chorus, women’s chorus. Viking Vagabonds performed in the first half. The vocal instructor, Vallory Bunday, directed the first half. New band instructor Jane Detweiler was introduced. She teaches in the middle school. Another feature was a glimpse of the coming musical, “Fiddler on the Roof,” with the characters performing “Match­ maker" and “Sunrise, Sunset." On Friday, the fourth-graders from four rooms made the annual trip around town on a walking tour and finished at the depot, where John Waite gave each arriving group a time on the sunny deck to hear about the impact of the railroad and the importance of the depot. Then half of the group was invit­ ed inside to sec the relics of early days of the village. Meantime the waiting half enjoyed climbing on the platforms of the caboose and seeing the grounds. In the forenoon, the combined groups had seen 3 slide show of familiar buildings now and how they looked decades ago when often they had different uses. Berlin Center UMC- will hold its annual turkey dinner Saturday evening. Take-out meals arc available at 4:30 before serving on the premises begins. Woodland UMW will hold its annual bazaar, with hours from 9 to 2 Saturday. In addition to the sale of craft items in the bazaar, there will be lunch and baked goods sale. Congratulations go to Lawrence and Bet­ ty Eldridge on their 25th anniversary. They reside on a large farm in Berlin Township on Ainsworth Road. Tuesday’s State Journal had a story on the closing of the 48-ycar-old Anderson Archcry shop on the west edge of Grand Ledge. The store drew thousands to its annual bow clinic each year. However, in recent months the opening of Cabclas in Dundee, Outdoor World in Clarkston and the new Gander Mountain store within six miles has caused too much competition for this independent business. The “Gone Hunting sign will go in the window on Nov. I and will remain. The same issue of the Lansing paper has a very nice story on the new stained glass windows in Peace UMC on M-79 with Pas­ tor Susan Trowbridge and her drcam. The project was carried out with the work of 15 local people working under the instruction of Susan’s mother, Liz Arnold. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jamie Farrah and Trade Farrah husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Equrtrust Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 25. 1995. and recorded on August 28.1995 m Liber 638, on Page 834. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Flagstar Bank. FSB f/k/a First Security Savings Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated August 25. 1995. which was recorded on August 28.1995, m Liber 638. on Page 840. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE AND 19/100 dollars ($113,285.19), including interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p.m on November 9. 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry Count)’. Michigan, and are described as The East 1385 feet of the North 12 of tne South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Sr.-ction 29. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan, except the North 440 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 12 month (s) from the date of such sale Dated September 28. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593 1300 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fde *200021011 Hawks (10/26) Supt Gunnard Johnson (left) of Lakewood Public Schools chats with Supt. George Hubbard (nght) of the Ionia Intermedi­ ate Distnct following the MARSP luncheon Oct. 19. Elaine VanLaanen is in the background. Chairman Marian Durkee provides donor Charles Gurskey a first-time donor sticker. At 89 he was the most senior donor. �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 26. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by James Johnson and Manon Johnson, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Home Mortgage Inc , An Arizona Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 26.1998. and recorded on October 1. 1999 in Document No 1036021. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to EMC Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated December 15. 1999. which was recorded on April 7. 2000. m Document No. 1042907. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN AND 94/100 dollars ($125,487 94). including interest at 10 950% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 10/1 and 4/1 of each year Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pan of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1f)0 p.m.. on November 30. 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan described as commenc­ ing at the West 1/4 post of said Section 10, thence East 57 Rods for the place of beginning, thence North 06 degrees East to the center of Highway M-37, thence Southeasterly along the center of said highway to the East-West 1/4 Line of said Section 10. thence West along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning, excepting there­ from beginning at the intersection of the center­ line of Highway M-37 and the East-West 1/4 Ime of said Section 10. which lies North 2.369.96 feet and West 3.456.57 feet from the Southeast Comer of said Section 10. thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes West 534.03 feet along the said 1/4 line, thence Sout. 27 degrees 36 min­ utes East 250.64 feet to the Centerline of said Highway M-37. thence South 62 degrees 24 min­ utes East 471.65 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date cf such sale. Dated: October 12. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors XI50 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 4X25 Fie *990606945 Doi MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Robert A Tremain * Associates, P.C- Is a debt collector and wo are attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT JAMES BERNHEISEL AND STEPHANIE ANN BERNHEISEL HIS WIFE to CAPSTONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee, dated October 19, 1998, and recorded on October 27. 1998. BARRY County Records. Michigan, and assigned by MESNE assignment TO BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. NA . AS TRUSTEE, by an assignment dated March 27. 2000. and recorded on April 17. 2000 BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the «um of sixty thousand eight hundred thirty four and 64/100 Dollars $60.834 64). including inter­ est at 10.990% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 100 p m. on November 9. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: ONE ACRE OF GROUND. 10 RODS EAST AND WEST BY 16 RODS NORTH AND SOUTH OUT OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 12 Ur THE NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 3. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. • The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. DATED October 5. 2000 BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. NA. AS TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (10/26) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Dennis M Stine, a single man and Connie D Reel, a single woman. Mortgagors, lo Woodhams Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan corporation, Mortgagee, dated the 4th day of June. AD. 1993. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and Stale of Michigan, on the 8th day of June. A D . 1993. in Uber 573 on Pages 883-889. which said mort­ gage was thereafter on. to wit: the 4th day of June. AD.. 1993. assigned to the Traverse Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation and said assignment was recorded on the 9th day of June. 1993. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for said County of Barry in Uber 574 on Pages 336-327. and WHEREAs. the amount claimed to be due on said mortgage as of the date of this notice is the sum of Fifty-seven thousand five hundred fortyfour and 83/100 dollars ($57,544.83). for principal and interest and. WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof and default having been made whereby the power-ofsale contained in said mortgage has become operative NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute cf the State of Michigan in such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on THURSDAY the 16th day of November. 2000. at 1.00 o'dock in the afternoon, local time, said mortgage will be foredosed at a sale at pub­ lic auction to the highest bidder at the east door of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings. County of Barry and State of Midugan (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage with the inter­ est thereon at eight percent (8%) per annum and all legal costs charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The premises described in said mortgage are as follows: Property situated in the Township of Assyria, County of Barry. State of Michigan, to wit: ALL THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26 TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. LYING SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD EXCEPT THE WEST 295 FEET THEREOF ALSO EXCEPT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTH­ WEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST 12 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. 773 FEET; THENCE EAST AT RIGHT. ANGLES TO SAID WEST UNE. 295 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE EAST. 426 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE OF THE EAST 12 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1% A DIS­ TANCE OF 365 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG CENTERLINE. 518 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO A POINT WHICH UES EAST 296 FEET FROM SAID WEST LINE OF THE EAST 12 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE. 659 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT: BEGINNING AT THE INTER­ SECTION OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 26. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. WITH THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD. THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE. 234 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO A POINT WHICH UES NORTH 1767 FEET FROM THE SOUTH UNE OF SAID SECTION 26. THENCE NORTH 81 DEGREES X MINUTES WEST. 362 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 311 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO A POINT IN SAID CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD WHICH LIES NORTHWEST­ ERLY 314 FEET FROM THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 314 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO LANDS LYING SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL OVER THAT PART OF THE EAST 20 FEET OF THE WEST 741 FEET OF THE EAST 12 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. EXTENDING FROM THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD SOUTH TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1500 FEET OF SAID EAST 12 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26 SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC AND OF ANY GOVERNMENTAL UNIT IN ANY PART THEREOF TAKEN. USED OR DEED FOR STREET. ROAD OR HIGHWAY PURPOSES Commonly known as: 9450 Jones Rd.. Bellevue. Ml. The redemption period shall be one year from the date of such sale Dated: October 5, 2000 Traverse Mortgage Corporation Assignee at Mortgage CHARLES A FORREST JR. Attorney for Traverse Mortgage Corporation 703 E. Court St. Fhnt Ml 48503 Telephone: (810) 238 4030 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (112) Ann landers Can son be friends with bully? Dear Ann Landers: My fnend. "Mag­ gie." has a son the same age as mine - 8 years old. The boys attend the same school, but they do not play together. My son’s friends are a great bunch of kids who get along well together. Maggie’s son. ‘•Chris,” is a bit of a bully. He has academic prob­ lems. and makes fun of my son and his fnends. None of the kids likes him. Maggie often expects me to invite Chris oxer to play She also assumed he was in­ vited to my son’s birthday party and planned her vacation around it. even though I had not intended to ask him. My son is completely miserable whenever Chris is around, but the boy still calls and asks to come over. How can I tell Maggie my son doesn’t want to play with Chris? I don’t want to hurt her feelings, but I also don’t want to force my son to be friends with someone who makes him uncomfortable. Please help me. I’m stumped. - Mom in the Middle. Dear Mom: You do not have to invite Chris every time your son has friends over. On those occasions, tell Maggie. “I’m so sorry, but my son is busy now. We’ll have Chris over another time." However, please consider this a golden opportunity to help Maggie’s son. and at the same time, teach your child about compas­ sion. It is obvious that Chris is trying, in his own way, to be friends. Please do not cut him off. Instead, you and your son should show him how to behave with others, and explain nicely why certain conduct is unac­ ceptable. Build up his self-esteem. If he feels better about himself, he will be less in­ clined to bully others. And the lesson your son will learn about kindness will sene him well throughout his entire life. Get over it Dear Aim Landers: I just found out that my best fnend was sleeping with a guy I was dating the entire time wc were together. I broke up with the guy a while ago, but “Leanne" docs not understand why this has destroyed our fnendship. Several mutual friends knew she was cheating with my boyfriend, but they didn’t tell me. I understand why. and have for­ given them. However. Leanne says I am “hard-boiled” and just plain mean. I am not a mean person, Ann, but 1 simply cannot forgive and forget. I have no desire to con­ tinue our friendship, and I’m not sure she was ever a real friend in the first place. 1 work with Leanne and must sec her every day. It makes my stomach turn just to be around her. I cannot explain how hurt I am by her betrayal. Do you have any advice for me? - Anna in Chico, Calif. Dear Anna: Yes. I do GET OVER IT! You don’t have to be her fnend. but holding a grudge is never a good idea. It takes too much energy and accomplishes nothing. The best way to "get” Leanne is to be pleas­ ant, say nothing about the betrayal, and act as if it never happened. The guilt she will feel when you take the high road will be punishment enough. Don’t pry Dear Ann Landers: My friend, “Lisa,” recently moved in with her boyfriend, “Frank.” Frank is not from these parts, and doesn’t know many people. He clings to Lisa as if she were his only friend. Now, whenever Lisa wants to go anywhere, Frank must go with her. If wc invite Lisa to join us, she has to check with Frank, and if he doesn’t want to come along, she won’t go. Lisa is a great person, but she can’t see Prescription Convenience... Location Drive-thru Internet Close to Your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com Pennock Pharmacy Drive-thru and Walk-in Open 7 Days (616) 948-3136 1005 W. Green St • Hastings that Frank is extremely possessive. She thinks he loves her so much he can’t stand to be away from her Please give us some advice on how to pry her loose. - East Coast Fnend. Dear East: Wake up and smell the coffee. Lisa doesn’t wish to be pried loose. She wants Frank in on everything, and that’s the way it’s going to be. Accept it. See the signs Dear Ann Landers: One year ago. my mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She died four months later, to honor her. I would like to make more women aware of this terrible disease. This year alone, over 25,000 women will be diagnosed with ovar­ ian cancer. They have a 50 percent chance of surviving five years. The survival rate could approach 95 percent, but unfortu­ nately. only 25 percent of women are diag­ nosed early enough. Women and medical professionals across America need to be educated about this dis­ ease. The most common symptoms in­ clude: Abdominal pressure, bloating or discom­ fort. Nausea, indigestion or gas. Unexplained weight gain or loss, particu­ larly in the pelvic or abdominal area. Pelvic or abdominal swelling, bloating and/or feeling of fullness. Urinary frequency, constipation or diar­ rhea. Abnormal bleeding. Shortness of breath. Pain during intercourse. Unusual fatigue. My mother had most of these symptoms a year before she was diagnosed. When she complained to her doctor, she was told it was irritable bowel syndrome. She went into the hospital lo have a polyp removed from her colon, and the surgeon discovered the advanced cancer. You’ve printed information on ovarian cancer in the past. Please get the word out again. If this letter can save just one life, I will be forever grateful. - Sheila in Dayton. Ohio. Dear Sheila: Thank you for a letter that could make an enormous difference for many women. And now, dear readers, if you sec yourself in Sheila’s letter, please get a checkup at once. Early detection could save your life. For more information, contact the Ovar­ ian Cancer National Alliance. 910 17th St., N.W.. Suite 413. Washington, D.C. 20096 (www.ovanancancerorg). You can assess your risk by accessing the Women’s Cancer Network Web site at ww-w.wcn.org. For a free brochure, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. 500 NE Spanish River Blvd.. Suite 14. Boca Raton. FL 33431, or call 1-888-OVARIAN (1-888-682-7426). (www.ovarian.org). Snappy dresser Dear Ann Landers: After 12 years of marriage, my husband suddenly decided that I dress like a hooker. 1 was crushed when he told me that. Granted. I was a little on the chubby side after I had my children, but I worked hard and lost most of the excess weight. When I finally reached my ideal weight a few weeks ago. I needed a new wardrobe and bought clothes that I thought flattered the “new me.” My husband's remark disturbed me greatly. I asked a few of my close friends to be honest and tell me if I am overplaying my new figure Every one of them has said I dress in good taste and it is my husband who has the problem. They suggested that he is resentful because I look so much bet­ ter than I used to and that people notice. How do I deal with this? - Pittsburgh Petunia. Dear Petunia: Arc you wearing clingy fabrics or skirts that arc several inches above the knee? If so, knock it off. If. how­ ever. you arc dressing conservatively, it is your husband who has the problem. He may be concerned that since you have a new fig­ ure, you might be attracting a new man. Re­ assure your husband that he has nothing to worry about. ••••• Feeling pressured to haw sex? How hv//informed are you? Write for Ann Landers' Irooklet "Sex and the Teenager." Send a self jddressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money' order for $3 75 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Teens, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box /1562. Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4 55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate web page at www.crvalors.com. Copyright 2000 Orators Syndicate, lac. <h»n adl !!>. GIRL, Samantha Brianne bom Sept. 22. 200 at Metropolitan Hospital. She weighed 5 lbs. II ozs and was 18 1/2 inches long. Parents are Mike and Darlene Huvcr of Lake Odessa. Her proud grandparents arc Leo and Meritta Huver of Grand Ledge and Gary and Arlene Tasker of Lake Odessa. BOY, David and Janet (Miller) Evans are pleased to announce the birth of Isaac Wal­ ter Evans, Oct. 8, 2000 at Spectrum Hospi­ tal in Grand Rapids. Isaac weighed 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and was 21 inches long. Welcoming Isaac home were his siblings Joseph, Lauren and Elijah. Proud grandpar­ ents arc Walter and Elizabeth Miller of Hastings, Sharon and Roger Lee of Mont­ pelier, Ohio. BOY, Ryan John, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 29, 2000 at 3:47 a.m. to Valeric and Bob Flikkcma of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Bracdcn William, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 28, 2000 at 4:36 p.m. to Ryan and Melissa Lowell of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Brady Thomas, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Sept. 28, 2000 at 7:08 a.m. to Andrea and Scott Corrion of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. jitUiTi to mi! BOY, Tatcn Edward, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Sept. 29, 2000 at 11:24 a.m. to Heather and Joseph Wortlcy of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inch­ es long. BOY, Cameron James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 30, 2000 at 8:17 p.m. to David and Ginger Sprague of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Parker Allen, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Oct. 4, 2000 at 11:47 p.m. to Amber Foster of Grand Ledge. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Matticcn Sue, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. 5,2000 at 12:31 p.m. to Jamie and Craig Nichols of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs and 20 inches long. BOY, Blake Erik, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. I, 2000 at 1:59 a.m. to Jill and Brock Walther of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Hailey Alexis, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 29, 2000 at 10:06 a.m. to Brandon Dennison and Julie Sherman of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. I 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Katie Lyn, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Oct. I, 2000 at 5:08 p.. to Aaron and Treece Gross of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 2) 1/2 inches long. NOTICE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP To the qualified electors ol Johnstown Township notice is hereby given that the following proposition will be voted on at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held on Tuesday. November 7. 2000 at the Township HaB/Fiie Station. PROPOSAL FOR NEW MILLAGE FOR DOWLING PUBLIC LIBRARY ShaB the 15 mill tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Johnstown Township, Barry County imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased for said township by 0.30 mil ($0.30 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2001 through 2004 inclusive for library purposes; and shall the township levy such increase in millage for such purpose during such period, which increase will raise in the first year of such levy an estimated $18,531.00? June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk __________ BOY, Logan Carlton, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. 7, 2000 at 1:50 a.m. to Chris and Kathy Petersen of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Richard Steven, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 9, 2000 at 2:28 p.m. to Lisa Cole and Steven Ha‘c of Lyons. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Dcric James, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Oct. 4, 2000 at 5:17 p.m. to Laura Breed and Yancy Hobcrt of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, August Anthony, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 12, 2000 at 1:57 p.m. to Tony and Alicia Miller of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 9 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Micah Spicer, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. 13, 2000 at 8:47 p.m. to Doug and Stacy Center of Lake Odessa. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs 4 1/4 ozs. and 20 inches long. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 26. 2000 - Page 9 From TIMS to TIMS... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Thornapple Manor opens its doors By Joyce F. Weinbrecht The newly hired staff of the Barry Coun­ ty Thornapplc Valley Medical Care Facility had prepared the 104 rooms following a green, pink and beige color scheme. The metal beds were dusty rose, carnation pink, Salem green and desert sand. A high back rocker was in place for each resident to add a homey touch. It only took six months before it became evident that the need was even greater than at first suspected. The 104-room facility was not large enough to house those who needed its services. The waiting list was growing very rapidly. On Sept 30. 1958 there were 81 employ­ ees. Sixty-six were full time and 15 were part time. On Oct. 23, 1958, Welfare Direc­ tor Margery Dryer reported that there were 99 people residing in the facility. There were 118 admissions to that date, four deaths, and 15 persons discharged to home or transferred to other facilities. The Hastings Banner, March 20, 1958, carried a notice that Marjorie Englcrth R.N. was hired as supervisor of nurses for the new Thornapplc Valley Home and Medical Care Facility. Ms. Englcrth was a graduate of Community Hospital School of Nursing in 1945. She had worked at Pennock Hospi­ tal 1945-1946 and had also worked as an office nurse for Dr. A. B. Gwinn. Sterling Ostroth was hired as mainte­ nance supervisor and had already begun his duties when this article (in 1958) was pub­ lished. His primary function at this point was to receive the furnishings and supplies for the new facility. Dr. W.R. Birkc was the medical director and Dr. Herbert Wedel was his assistant. Marjorie Engler h was supervisor of nurses. Esther Kricdcr, who was teaching nursing at Borgcss Hospital in Kalamazoo, came to teach the staff of the new facility. She was also instrumental in forming nursing poli­ cies and practices for the facility. The community was quick to respond, donating new equipment, linens, draperies and other items. Abcn Johnson gave the facility a Hi-Fi combination radio, which was used to offer music during mealtimes and for occupational therapy. Some records came with the radio, but the staff added to the collection of music to all the patients' tastes. The New Idea Club furnished the cast day room. Welcome Comers presented the facility with a new wheelchair. Employees of White Products Company of Middleville, Local 1002 also gave a wheelchair. The limed oak lectern was a gift from the Town and Country Extension Gals. Many persons volunteered their time to help with programs, bingo, music, mending clothing and linens and other events, and still do in this year of 2000. Registered occupational therapist Rosalia A. Kidd met with Marjory Dryer. Marjorie Englcrth. Dr. W.R. Birkc and Dr. Herbert Wedel to determine the needs to equip the facilities occupational therapy department. The first Christmas at the facility was occasion for many holiday decorations, as it has always been over the years. Christmas trees and other decorations added to the holiday festivities. As a special and personal Christmas gift to the ladies in residence, beauticians came to the facility to give permanent waves to the ladies. Those who took part in this effort were Peg Preston. Mary Banash. June Wiley. Edna Dunn, Marian Wellman, Letha Hynes, Thelma Johnston, Janet Palmatier, Judy Covey, Normal Thaler, Clara Rush. Greta Travis, Eleanor Hilikcr and Phillis Moore. By the end of 1958 the new facility was Construction on the new 4th 37 bed wing. Jack Rozeman is operating the crane. Clarence Hause and Floyd Craig are standing in the background. July 9, 1959. Photo by Leo Barth. Kathy Beduhn and Sandy Gallup, staff members shown fixing the hair of resi­ dents Francesca Hunter and Alice Stanton. Edna Dunn, a local beautician and volunteer is shown doing Bertha Peck’s hair for the holidays. Dec. 18, 1958. Photo by Leo Barth. full with 102 of the 104 beds filled and a waiting list. It was evident that there was need for more room, more beds. Process was begun to make this available. There was still about $5,250 left in the original building fund. A $123,000 grant was available from the Michigan Office of Hospital Survey and Construction. This left the county $15,000 short of the needed funds to build the 37-bcd unit. Hastings Manufacturing Company responded with a grant of $15,000. J. G. Davcrman, Architects, of Grand Rapids again supplied the working plans. Everything was in place to build the new unit, which would include a new dentist's room, a pharmacy, an orderlies room, a dai­ ly clothing storage area and bathrooms. There was to be a patio off from the phys­ ical therapy and occupational therapy areas to better use the options of gening residents out of doors. It was expected that the project would start about the end of April 1959. However, that didn’t happen as the carpen­ ters’ strike began on May 11, 1959, delay­ ing the start of the job until in July. The new wing was scheduled to be com­ pleted by the end of November 1959. Drap­ ery material had arrived at the Barry Coun­ ty Home. Demonstration groups were going to make the new draperies. The Barry County Medical Facility was more than just a nursing home, but actually a hospital for the chronically ill. Many of the residents were unabkio case foe .them­ selves. In a report given to the supervisors in October 1959, the director told that there were 31 wheelchair patients and only 15 wheelchairs in the building, which meant a lot of transferring of patients. Thirteen patients had to be fed and many needed to have bed and clothes changes many times in a 24-hour period. The cost for the operation of the facility during this first year of operations was $298,717. This was for the three wings. The new wing was dedicated in Decem­ ber 1959. It was cited as an outstanding example of medical care facilities in Michi­ gan. The people of Barry County were com­ mended for their concern and moral respon­ sibility toward the aged and ill of the coun­ ty. The entire project carried a price tag of about $986,000. The facility now had 141 beds. Later, some of the space was convert­ ed to other use, leaving 138 beds for patient use. In the annual report for I960, that meals served cost was 47 cents, with several per­ sons on special and selective diets. The staff gave 1,024 baths in one month. Medications were administered by nursing staff several times each day. Mrs. Robert Stecby was the occupational therapist and asked for some new equipment. The amount of laundry done per month was large - 5,792 sheets washed, ironed and folded; 2,451 hospital gowns, 1,116 pillow cases, 6,256 bath towels, 5,897 hip pads, 332 bed pads, 189 lap robes; 5,801 was clothes, 88 rubber sheets, 56 rubber pillow cases and 2.648 miscellaneous items. On Oct. 19, 1961, the Hastings Banner had a news item stating that Maree James, who with her husband Edwin James had been employed at the Barry County Med­ ical Facility since it opened, resigned as the kitchen supervisor because of illness. Mr. and Mrs. James had been manager and matron for Barry County in the old Thor­ napple Valley Home. Another resignation in a Banner item dat­ ed Dec. 7, 1961 told of the appointment of Dr. Herbert S. Wedel, who had served as assistant medical director since the facility opened in May 1958. Dr. Charles E. Mor­ rill, M.D. was the assistant director. For the year 1961 there was an average of 130 patients per day. With an aggregate of 46,555 of total patient days. Meals served cost 50 cents per day. There were 83 full­ time workers and 64 part-time workers. In June of 1962, a class of 68 members of the nursing staff graduated after completing 75 hours of training presented by Mariam Sorby, R.N. Each student who completed the class received a certificate and a pin and took part in the graduating ceremonies. Those completing the course were Betty Belson, Linda Cross, Robert Carmoncy, Albert Cocncn. Jessie Cooper, Albert Cur­ tis, Eva Carboneau. Margaret Fclzkc, Elgantinc Ford, Margaret Greenfield, Elsa Jordan. Mary Ann Keast, Dorthea Kendall, Helen Konicczny, Thelma Mark, Viola O’Conner. Margaret Patrick, Frank Scofield, Myrtle Spohn, Helen Teske, Janet Vooman, Doris Warner, Mary Wood, Carol Elliot, Sally Waldorff, Doris Manker, Min­ nie Carter, Burr Fassett, Myrtle Hawks, Shiricy Hawks, Florence Morgan, Myrtle Reed, Doris Reid, Doreen Sandcen, Betty Sessions, Arlene Shaefer, Viola Spencer, Irene Tietz, Mary Tobias, Ada Tobias, Leona Travis, Gladys Warner, Mildred Weaks, Catherine Whitaker, Bourne, Barbara High, Patricia Kelley, Ru*h,Red­ mon, Marjorie Shilton, Jesse Wall, Mary Smith, Linda Banham, Jennie Johnson, Joan Bryans, Clara Squire, Doris Bell, Julia Blain, Grace Bronson, Lcnna Bom, Trellis Cox, Sandra Gallup, Gustave Gochinas, Doris Greenfield, Mary Ann DcWeesc, Carol Hurless, Marcia Loftus, Julia Lundquist and Marjorie McGhan. The class, represented by Doris Green­ field, presented Mariam Sorby with an R.N. pin as a tribute to her work at the Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Sorby had never obtained a pin after becoming a registered nurse. The fifth anniversary of the Barry Coun­ ty Medical Care Facility was held at the home with a Hawaiian theme, on May 9, 1963. The entertainment committee includ­ ed Jerry Baum, Betty Smith, Anna Mac Hart, Joan Bryan, with Bea Rogers, Jean White, Maijorie Shilton and Gayla Brooks in charge of refreshments and decorations done by Mary Parker, Julia Blain and Richard Runo. Marlene Lowell and Joan Bryan were in charge of publicity for the event. Marguerite Beckwith, who had been with the County Infirmary and with the Barry County Medical Care Facility since its con­ ception and its opening in 1958, turned in CONTINUED, page 14 ATTENTION PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS As the election draws near, the people of Prairieville Township need to take a serious look at their township government and its officials. We need to have people in charge of our government that are more in tune with the problems. Someone that has more of a priority than to rid the Township Hall of smoking, when there are many serious issues that affect every resident in the township; Such as: 1) The misappropriated funds of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority; 2) The general operations of the township government that is costing each and every one of us tax dollars. Example: Even though the secretary is in attendance at the Planning & Zoning board meetings, someone else is hired to take the min­ The 3 to 11 shift graduation after the 75-hour classes held in 1962. All three shifts participated in the classes Shown are (back row. from left) Mary Wood, Grace Bronson. Sandra Gallup. Doris Warner. Viola O'Conner. Janet Vrooman. Marcia Loftus. Sally Waldorft, Margaret Patrick; (second row) Doris Bell, Myrtle Spohn. Ann DeWeese. Julia Blain. Carol Elliott, helen Teske. Linna Bom. Carol Hurless. Julia Lundquist teamtaptams; (front row) Margery McGhan, Trellis Cox, teacher Mariam Sorby RN. Leona Procter RN. Dr. Herbert Wedel, Marjory Englerth. Betty Smith RN. Doris Greenfield and Shirley Hawks. Photo by Whites Photo Service. utes. 3) There has been serious issues within the Public Safety Departments that has not been addressed by the township officials. There are tw o write-in candidates that are willing to take on the above issues. Teresa Miller (Republican), Supervisor Ronald Stratton (Independent), Trustee There will be a meeting Thursday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Michigan Farmers' Hail of Fame on Milo Rd. to address the above mentioned issues, and to meet the candidates - all candidates will be invited. Come, get the facts, be well informed. Help us turn this township government upside down - or perhaps I should say headed in the right direction. - Bill & Maggie Aukerman Paid for by BUI and Maggie Aukerman, 7990 Milo Road, Delton, Ml 49046 �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 26. 2000 Second season for Panthers a goal worth working for "Who Let the Dogs ( er Panthers) Out?” Come Friday, the Delton-Kellogg Panthers will not only be prowling on their home field, they also will be running after a Michigan High School Athletic Association football playoff victory. The opponent Friday is the Eddies from Edwardsburg. The Eddies may have one of the coolest nicknames in the state, but they will be hardprcssed to get to State after mingling with a very ferocious group of Panthers. They may not be dirty dogs, but they can hit and they can run with the very best. Delton-Kellogg (7-2) played near to perfection last Friday in its 40-3 triumph over Kalamazoo Christian. Afterward the Panthers celebrated with songs, popcorn, bananas, smiles and plenty of hugs. But the celebration did not last very long, as D-K was back out on the field early Saturday morning to begin its preparation for the second season. How much do they want it? You don't have to ask the Panthers. The second season begins Friday for the Delton-Kellogg football team just as it will for Maple Valley's gridders. Talent is one thing, but to go far in a big sport tournament, you must also have that drive to achieve great things. As coach Rob Heethuis states, great drive, a great work ethic usually produces a great team. "These guys have character... this team has a great work ethic,” Heethuis said of his co-Kalamazoo Valley Association champions. The co-championship nearly didn't happen. The Panthers rebounded from a 28-15 loss to Galesburg-Augusta, beating Parchment 34-23 and Kalamazoo Christian. Heethuis said their championship chemistry became evident early on. As seventh and eighth grade wrestlers and football players, he said "they really worked together, they really fit." Goals were set for this team before the season started. A winning record... a KVA title... a place in the State playoffs. The Panthers set their goals and then knocked them down. The coach said now it’s time to establish new goals, but nut to forget the ones that they have already achieved. Many say that the toughest thing to do this time of year is to maintain focus. But the Panthers have proven that true teamwork does pay dividends. "They pulled together, everybody showing up on time, getting the job done," Heethuis said ~ It has been a long season... but a football championship still requires a 5-0 record in this second season. For DeltonKellogg the road to the Dome (that is the Pontiac Silverdome) starts at home. "Certainly home field is an advantage; we're at our house," Heethuis said. "We've got nothing to lose; well work hard to get things done." Heethuis not only has a great team, but he also has a championship staff. It includes Mark Powell, mark Nabozny, John Greenman, Eric Curtice. Rollie Ferris, Ryan Post, John Sare and Wayne Adams. Greenman could even motivate the most far out hippies still around. Nabozny is a true champion, a starter on the 1988 Western Michigan University that went to the California Bowl. (1-2-3 Go Broncos!) Ferris, as a Panther player, was named All-State twice. He went on to star at Central Michigan University and as a Chippewa was one of the strongest players in the entire nation. (1-2-3...) The big question for the prep playoff teams still surviving is: How much do you want it? The Panthers and the Lions appear to want it with very deep passions. This is Heethuis* 17th year as head coach at Delton-Kellogg and the third time that he has coached the team in the playoffs. Hie last time was 1978 when Delton-Kellogg was one of the smallest Class B schools, battling the much bigger Class B programs. Delton-Kellogg is still a bit of a David when it goes against the Goliath programs, but with the heart... the drive... the commitment... and the talent, anything is possible. How much do you want it? More Football Picks: The J-Ad prep football pickers ended the season at 27-11. That's one less win than 1999... but life docs go on. Still, we are not finished. These picks do not go on the official record, but we do have inklings on how certain prep playoff games will go after watching Selection Sunday. Remember, do not use these for gambling purposes!!: Decatur (6-2) 14, Climax-Scotts (6-2) 12; Bloomingdale (7­ 2) 6. Gobles (9-0) 51; Hopkins (6-3) 14, Maple Valley (9-0) 28; Constantine (6-3) 12, Kalamazoo Christian (6-3) 14; Edwardsburg (7-2) 20, Delton-Kellogg (7­ 2) 30; Onsted (6-3) 0, Lumen Christi (9­ 0) 45; Allegan (6-3) 7, South Christian T9-0) 28; Coloma (7-2) 7, Harper Creek (9-0) 28: Lowell (9-0) 40, Grand Rapids Catholic Central (5-4) 7; Stevensville Lakeshore (8-1) 14. Gull Lake (5-4) 7; Battle Creek Lakeview (8-1) 24, East Lansing (6-3) 21; Charlotte (7-2) 35, Haslett (8-1) 28; Forest Hills Northern (6-3) 21, Hudson (8-1) 14; Garden City (6-3) 35, Detroit Central (6-3) 30; Brighton (9-0) 50, Holt (6-3) 3; Dearborn Foaison (7-2) 28, Monroe (7-2) 21. HHS Lunch Menu: Here is the lunch menu for Hastings High School for the remainder of the month. Thursday, Oct. 26: Hot turkey sandwich, whipped potato with gravy, buttered com, chocolate brownies. Friday. Oct. 27: Com stacks, bread and butter, buttered peas, chipped peaches. Monday, Oct. 30: Sloppy Joes on a bun, potato rounds, buttered corn, assorted fruit. Tuesday,. Oct. 31: Chicken nuggets, mashed potato with gravy, bread and butter, buttered peas, apple crisp. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to Hal Buerge (glad you’re home). Roily Krauss, Steve Youngs and Grandpa Curtis. Talk lo you soon. Runningback David Overbeek (10) barrels toward to take on two potential tacklers as Delton-Kellogg powered past Kalamazoo Christian 40-3. Panthers pound Comets, host Eddies in playoffs I. A winning season. 2. A Kalamazoo Valley Association title. 3. A spot in the State playoffs. Those were the goals of the DeltonKellogg High School varsity football team when it began its 2000 campaign. Head coach Rob Heethuis knew that his Panthers had the talent and the heart to achieve all three. And with a convincing 40-3 win over Kalamazoo Christian last Friday at its house. Delton-Kellogg completed its winning trilogy. "It was a special effort by everybody," Heethuis said. And the Panthers' 7-2, 6-1 league season also produced a home-field advantage for this Friday's first round playoff game against 7-2 Edwardsburg. The Panthers exploded for points in every quarter against the Comets. In the first. Rod. Reynolds hauled in a seven-yard pass from J.T. Charron al 3:48 and Shannon Kirkestuc added an extra point to make 7-0. The second included three Panther scores, a six-yard run by David Overbeck at 11:55 (first play of the quarter), a oncyard run by Overbeek at 2:02 and a 60yard pass from Charron to Jeremie Coplin with 23 seconds remaining before intermission. "That was a great catch; a great call,” Overbeek said. "We have the best The Delton-Kellogg football players, along with the cheerleaders, coach John Greenman, coach Mark Nabozny and assistant principal Rick Arnett take in the championship moment following Friday's win over Kalamazoo Christian. coordinators in the league." That 60-yard play was drawn up during the pre-game meal. Coach (John) Greenman told Heethuis that he had a play that he sure would score points. Greenman was right. ‘Cats ‘pass’ Saxons, 32-11 Northview's passing attack was too much for Hastings to overcome in a 32­ 11 season-ending varsity football loss last Friday al Johnson Field. The Wildcats scored three times through the air as quarterback Ross Wilson racked up 198 passing yards. The Saxons scored the only points of the first quarter with a 26-yard field goal from Zac Fulmer. Northview then came storming back and put 19 points on the board in the second Quarter. See SAXONS, continued on page 11 Delton's Jeremie Coplin (20) makes a bone crushing tackle on Kalamazoo Christian runner as Dan Roth follows from behind. Lady Saxons’ netters 16th at State, East wins again Hastings netted four points and finished 16th in the Division III girls stale tennis championship at Michigan State University. It was a great achievement for the Lady Saxons and their first-year head coach, Sarah Johnston, a former tennis star at HHS. "I was very happy with how it came out," Johnston said. "Everybody played hard; just getting to State was an accomplishment for us." The Lady Saxons received points from Kim Karmes at No. 1 singles (6-1, 6-1 win over Notre Dame Prep). Amanda VanBurcn at No. 2 singles (6-3, 6-1 win over Notre Dame Prep) and Erin Bradley at No. 3 singles (6-3, 6-0 win over Grand Rapids Central). Karmes lost her second round match (6­ 1, 6-0) to a Marysville player who went on to win the tournament with a victory over East Grand Rapids. Karmes played four years at No. 1 singles for the Lady Saxons. At State as a senior she netted her 70th career win (70­ 36 overall), a new school record. The previous record was 69 wins set by Six points were added by DeltonKellogg in both the third and fourth quarters. In the third. Charron scampered 23 yards at 3:25 to make it 34-3. In the fourth, Jon Heethuis carried one in from four yards out at 6:42 to close out the scoring, 40-3. Delton-Kellogg's defensive stand also stood tall in the second half. Charron picked off his second pass and sacks were recorded players such as Billy Ferris, Jeff DcGoede (team leader with nine tackles) and Tim Osborne. "We won the turnover battle," coach Heethuis said. "Turnovers were a key and we capitalized on their five. That made a difference. Defense is our formula for success." The Panthers limited the Comets to 94 rushing yards and collected 310 themselves. Leading the D-K rushers were Overbeek (94 yards on 13 carries) and Charron (86 yards on 10 carries). In Overbeek’s words, "the line did great." Johnston, who graduated in 1994 and also played four years at No. I. VanBuren lost her second round match (6-1, 6-2) to the top-ranked player from St. Clair. The other Hastings players competing were Mana Lluch at No. 4 singles. Angie Swiatek and Jeri Hendershot at No. 1 doubles, Kristen Wildem and Heather Drumm at No. 2 doubles, Jenny Cottrell and Margo Cooklin at No. 3 doubles and Emily Manin and Bret Nugent at No. 4 doubles. "The seniors were happy with how they ended their careers; we had a tough draw; (but) we accomplished some goals," Johnston said. East Grand Rapids, a fellow member of the O-K White Conference, was the Division III champion with 39 points. Battle Creek Lakeview finished third with 18 points. Johnston said her first year with the program brought many wins and plenty of happiness. "They made it real easy on me." Johnston said. "I had a great time." Other big plays in the second quarter was the Comets* 25-yard field goal which made it 14-3 at 8:56, interceptions by Charron and Scott Styf (Styfs helping to set up Overbeek’s six-yard score) and a quarterback sack by Overbeek (helping to set up the 60-yard aerial touchdown). The Panthers were in the Comets' backfield all night, registering 15 tackles for losses. see PANTHERS, continued on page 12 Hastings' defenders Sean Tefft (21) and Tim Rounds (63) put the wraps on Northview's Dan Tomaszewki (30). (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 26. 2000 - Page 11 SAXONS, continued from page 10 First. Wilson scored on an eight-yard run. then Ken Stinson made it darted nine yards to make it 13-3 and Wilson ended the quarter with a 12-yard touchdown pass to Matt Schaap to make it 19-3. Northview was not finished, and went ahead 26-3 on a 15-yard aerial from , Wilson to Schaap. Barry County Football Statistical Leaders SCORING Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 114 Jasor. Abfalter (Maple Valley) 104 J.T. Charron (Delton) 92 Jake Schrock (Lakewood) 92 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 76 David Overbeek (Delton) 66 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 42 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 38 Yon Bucher (Middleville) 36 Chad Baragar (Middleville) 36 Aaron Lalone (Middleville) 34 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 29 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 28 Andy Hoort (Lakewood) 26 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 24 Zia Shook (Middleville) 24 Shannon Kirkestue (Delton) 21 Dave Wilson (Hastings) 20 Schaap finished the game with four receptions for 62 yards. Hastings tallied its touchdown in the third quarter on a six-yard run by Sean Tefft. Tefft's touchdown and a two-point conversion from quarterback Dave Wilson to Fulmer made the score 26-11. Tefft collected 79 yards on the ground on 19 attempts. The Wildcats closed out the scoring in the final quarter with a 33-yard pass from Ross Wilson to Mitchell Block. Northview's offense racked up 298 yards, with a 204 passing total and a running mark of 94. Hastings had 104 yards rushing and 71 passing for 175 yards. Beside Tefft’s 79 yards, David Wilson had 29 yards on six carries, 19 yards on four carries from B.J. Donnini, five yards on two carries from Adam Schantz and five yards on one carry from Joe Shaeffer. See SAXONS, continued on page 13 78’ers defeat Northview Saxon Joe Shaeffer (14) follows the blocks of his lineman and darts through the Wildcat defense. (Photo by Perry Hardin) RUSHING Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 107-964 David Overbeek (Delton) 138-907 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 144-809 Jake Schrock (Lakewood) 150-664 J. T. Charron (Delton) 89-562 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 89-549 Zia Shook (Middleville) 80-540 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 91-525 Aaron Lalone (Middleville) 63-428 Yon Bucher (Middleville) 72-421 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 51-407 Matt Vipond (Lakewood) 83-325 Hastings' 78'ers defeated Northview in its seventh game 22-14. The first quarter ended 0-0 with strong defense led by Andy Kelly, Corey Fueri, Scott Allerding, Don Cooer and Jesse Lemon. In the second quarter, Hastings' Scott Allerding had a 60-yard punt that Northview was unable to score on. A fumble by Northview, recovered by Hastings on Northview's 10-yard-line resulted in an eventual Hastings first down by Newell Heath. At half Hastings led 6-0. In the second half. Andy Kelly scored the second touchdown of the game with Brandon Johnson adding the extra point Johnson then intercepted a pass which helped to set up a 51-yard touchdown by jlly. Johnson again added an extra point and Hastings was in front 22-0. Northview then managed to score twice. Neil Moore did block an extra point to make the final score 22-14. Playing tough defense and playing key roles in the Hastings win were Anthony Jones, Neil Moore, Newell Heath, Christy Storm, Chad Girrbach, Mike Garret, Jacob Issacs, Branden Curtis, Nicholas Ray. Andy Robins. Justin Newton. Jeremy Cuddahee, Joshua Maurer and Derrick Jones. Hastings Final game was Wednesday, Oct 25 against Lakewood in Wayland. PASSING J. Schrock (Lakewood) 46-111 -660 Dave Wilson (Hastings) 43-102-442 J.T. Charron (Delton) 21-45-380 Chad Baragar (Middleville) 17-34-260 T. Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 8-25-183 RECEIVING Jeff Ellenbaas (Lakewood) 20-340 Harrison King (Lakewood) 13-201 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 12-154 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 12-147 Yon Bucher (Middleville) 7-140 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 8-130 Rod Reynolds (Delton) 11-118 TACKLES Joey Keller (Hastings) 122 Dan Slaughter (Hastings) 113 Jeff DeGoede (Delton) 90 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 89 Nathan Rounds (Hastings) 83 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 82 Matt Aldrich (Lakewood) 79 Matt Erb (Middleville) 78 Nick Erridge (Delton) 74 Wyatt Federau (Lakewood) 69 Jeremy Chavis (Middleville) 58 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 56 Brett Vernon (Middleville) 56 Billy Ferris (Delton) 56 Rick Wank (Hastings) 55 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 55 Dustin Bowman (Hastings) 54 Rod Reynolds (Delton) 54 Dave Wright (Hastings) 53 Jeff Ellenbaas (Lakewood) 52 Jon Heethuis (Delton) 52 J.T. Charron (Delton) 47 Ted Greenfield (Hastings) 46 BJ. Donnini (Hastings) 45 INTERCEPTIONS J.T. Charron (Delton) 7 Scott Secor (Lakewood) 4 Joey Keller (Hastings) 3 Chris Ripley (Maple Valley) 3 Chad Baragar (Middleville) 3 Dave Wilson (Hastings) 3 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 2 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 2 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 2 Eric Smith (Maple Valley) 2 Jake Schrock (Lakewood) 2 Jon Heethuis (Delton) 2 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 2 Matt Vipond (Lakewood) 2 Yon Bucher (Middleville) 2 FUMBLE RECOVERIES Billy Ferris (Delton) 5 Nathan Rounds (Hastings) 5 Jeremy Chavis (Middleville) 4 Travis Kersjes (Maple Valley) 2 Eric Smith (Maple Valley) 2 Wyatt Federau (Lakewood) 2 Marcos Olivas (Lakewood) 2 John Terberg (Maple Valley) 2 Contest Winners for U of M and MSU... Northeastern Elementary School In Hastings held its annual University of Michigan-Michigan State University dress-up contest last Friday. The winners were (from left to right) Anna Schilz and Erika Schilz (tie) In the lower el and Shane Henry, Sarah Frame and Emerald Norris in the upper el. earning honorable mention honors were Shelby Winans. Pictured with them are Northeastern teachers Tim Newsted and Don Schils. MOTICB To The Qualified Electors of Barry County. Michigan NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 7, 3000 The polls will be open from 7.00 a.m. until MO p.m. voting Precincts Barry County, Michigan USMiAlW--------------------------------WK 1W me Jill!--------------------- HUAWiuJ WWtTF 8094 Takr Road OR M-66 at Aisyna Canttr. Beflwue Townsh-pHasi BALTIMORE TWP PREC 41A & IB 3100 E DowtnoRd Mastmos Township Han BARRY TWP PREC fl KHIOOT School Rd H«ory Comers Are Staton BARRY TWP PREC #2A & 2B 155 E OtcharU St Denon Barry Township Half CARLTON TWP Old Welcome School 85 Welcome Rd Hastings • 948 9690 CASTLETON TWP 915 Reed St. Na$hv4ie TownshtpHaE •(517)852-9479 HASTINGS CHARTER TWP 885 Rm r Road Hastings Township Had • 948-9690 5463S M-43 Hwy Hope Townshrp Hail • 948-2454 11351 LKdsayRO Pine Lake Art Department • 623-5101 IRVING TWP PREC 41 112 State St Freeport VdMgeHMt* 795-5330 RUTLAND CHARTER TWP 2461 Heath Rd Hastings Township Hall* 948-2194 IRVING TWP PREC 42 Comer of Woodschooi Rd & Wmg Rd. t rvmg Township Had THORNAPPLE TWP PREC 41 3885 Bender Rd. IMdtovWe TtK>mapple-K»itogg High School 795-3394 JOHNSTOWN TWP 13641 S M-37 Hwy Township HaK/Ftre Station • 721 -9905 THORNAPPLE TWP PREC 42 200 E Man IMOewBe Township Hall • 795-7202 MAPLE GROVE TWP 721 Durkee St. Nasnvrfe Townsho MM • 852-0672 WOOL -ANO TWP PREC 41A418 156 S Mam St. Woodland Fire Sotwlownshrp Ha« • 367-4915 ORANGEVILLE TWP 6912 S Bouher Rd. Village of Orangeville Township HaWFirt Station • 664-4522 YANKEE SPRINGS TWP 284 N Bnggs Rd . Mrddlevrfle Township Hall • 795-9091 PRAIRIEVILLE TWP PREC 41 10155 Norns Rd. Detton Township Ha«-623-2664 CITY OF HASTWGS Wards 1.2.344 232W Grand St. Hastings Junior High School Gym Bactxn aka am ta iMw a Msaaot war HM Nr ar CwM Bacon W mA aw wMM a a iwicaMiftMMLRaMae, KN. Baan gnRM a aoa a Maaa war Mat ar ar cami Bafla aw wa a ana a a> CMrt Mfla w a CM rm RaaBa e, 2RM. DEBORAH S UASSMHO' AgsynaTwp Oer* 7475 Co« Rd Mevua. Ml 49021 Phone (616) 758-4003 TRACY MITCHELL Baibmore Twp Leh 3100 E Dowhng Rd HastmgR. Ml 49058 DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY Barry Twp Clerk 155 E Orchard St PO Box 705 DeBon. Ml 49046 Phone (616) 823-5171 WILMA DANIELS Carlton Twp Clerk 85 Welcome Rd Hastings Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-5990 LORNA WILSON CBBBetonTwp Clerk 915 Reed St NaehvMe. Mt 49073 Phone (517) 852-91B3(home) Phone (517) 852-9479 (oflee) BONNIE L CRUTTENDEN Hasbngs Charter Twp Clerk 885 Rrver Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (6161948-9690 (Oftce) Phone (616) 945-3291 (Home) LINDA EDDY-HOUGH Hope Twp Clerk 5463S M-43 Hwy Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 948-2464 EMILY HARRISON Irvmg Twp Clerk 6925 Parmaiee Ho ktaMevWe. Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-9915 JUNE DOSTER Johnstown Twp Or k 1815 Lacey Rd Dowkng. Ml 49050 Phone (616) 721-9905 SUSAN K BUTLER Maple Grove Twp Oerk 9752 Evart Rd NashvWe. Ml 49073 DARLENE HARPER OrangevWe Twp Clerk 11031 WiWwoodRd ShettjyvJte.Ml 49344 Phone (616) 672-7149 NORMAJEAN NICHOLS PratnevWe Twp Clerk 10115 S Noms Rd DeBon. Ml 49046 Phone (616) 623-2664 ROBIN McKENNA Rutland Charter Twp Clerk 2461 Haa»Rd HastRjgs. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 948 2194 ClicRYL ALLEN WoodandTwp Clark 158 S Mam WoottoxL Ml 48897 Phone (616) 367-4915 (Otfce) Phone (616) 367-4094 (Home) JANICE C LPPERT Yankee Springs Twp Clerk 2C4 N Boggs Rd MKMevWe, Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-9091 EVERIL MANSHUM Hastmgs Crty Clerk 201 E State St Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-2468 DONNA M STAGRAY Thomapple Twp Clerk 200 E Mam St kkMev«e. Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-7202 TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FME LAKE AQUATIC FUUfT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Barry Carty, Michigan, has resolved its intention to make certain pubfcc improvements coneWing of the eradca­ tton and control of aquatic weeds and plants for one additional year in Fme Lake (toe "Improvements’) in the Township, and specially assess toe coat thereof to toe properties in the Fine Lake Aquatic Plant Control Special Assessment District established by resolution of the Township Board on August 13.1997. which consists of toe following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by toe Improvements and against which all or a portion of toe coat of toe Improvements shall be apedaly assessed: Fine Lake Aquatic Plant Control Special Assessment Dtstnct The special assessment dstrict includes those parcels in: Subdivisions: Carter’s Fine Lake Park Annex: Daisy HU: Fine Lake Park: Indian Isle Report: Lakeview Terrace: Oak Grove: Oak Grove 82: Oak Park: Oakwood: Paulina Reid Park: Shore Acres at Fine Lake: Shore Acres Plat No. 1: Standley s First Addition: Walnut Ridge West Beach: Parcels Numbered: 009-019-001-00 009-019-002-00 009-019-002-01 009-019-003-00 009-019 006-00 009-029-002-00 009-029-015-00 009-029-017-00 009-029-018-00 009-029-019-00 009-029-021-00 009-029-022-00 009-029-024-00 009-029-036-00 009-029-042-00 009-030-003-00 009-030-004-00 009-030-005-00 G09-030-006-00 009-030-006-10 009-030-013-00 009-030-016-00 Lots 1 through 17 Lota 1 through 58 Lots 1 through 20 Lotsl through 55 Lots 1 through 21 Lois 1 through 16 Lots 17 through 36 Lots 1 through 16 Lots 1 through 14 Lots 1 through 11, Block 1 Lots 1 through 13. Block 2 Lots 1 through 20. Block 3 Lots 1 through 11 Lots 1 through 24 Lots 25 through 27 and Lots 30 through 40 Lots 1 through 26 Lots 1 through 68 Lots 1 through 50 009-030-017-00 009-030-024-00 009-030-025-00 009-030-026-00 009-075-004-00 009-075-013-00 009-100-008-00 009-100-009-00 009-130-008-00 009-130-006-00 009-130-009-00 009-130-010-00 009-130-011-00 009-135-003-00 009-135-004-00 009-135-006-00 009-135-017-00 009-140-014-00 009-140-016-00 009-150-020-00 009-155-001-00 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Johnstown has made and certified Special Assessment Roll No. 2 for the special assessment district, which rdl sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a spe­ cial assessment against each benefitted lol and parcel of land in ’he special assessment district. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown will hold a public hearing on November 8. 2000. at 7:00 p.m. at the Johnstown Township Had. 13641 M-37 South. Battle Creek. Michigan, in said township, to review the special assessment roll and Improvements and to hear and consider any objections thereto NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Townsh«p Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hal tor public examina­ Benschoter leads KCC Former Lakewood High School volleyball star Jill Benschoter blasted 11 kills and added 6 digs in a 15-12, 15-2, 15-6 Kellogg Community College win versus Glen Oaks Tuesday at KCC. Others leading the Bruins were Angie Grostick (11 kills and 5 digs), Shayna Munson (8 kills. 4 blocks and 11 digs), former Wayland spiker Kara Potter (6 kills, 4 blocks. 4 service aces) and Cheryl Pohl (38 assists and 6 blocks). Hastings 78-er football team defeated Northview last week and closed up its season Wednesday versus Lakewood. (Photo provided) iBd eBWMrtfta BfRtM Ml BBBBWfllM B«ta» tM NR W !■ H Mrt IB to MtW Bt Rfc MM «M. IB M to M M- *"-BI mwmh 88-i • a raomu to mbb tm aesrmmos to pmmt ran to norm mmkt sonor to stwots ■wbk arauc nxaaann BBanxir m ikmmit matt ma n a • nma anai ■ ohm n« anxn aaa aaaan aanan at naoa nsiw um nBMHM-ranMBunmacasnnnanaaitaamMnartmitfmnmiics- tion. together with the description of the Improvements NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an owner or a party in interest in a lot or parcel of land subject to a special assessment may file a written appeal of the special assessment with toe Michigan tax tribunal within thirty (30) days after the date of confirmation of the special assessment rod. but only if said owner or party m interest appears and protests the special assessment at this hearing. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. in toe alternative an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter poor to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required This Notice was authonzed by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown Dated: October 19. 2000 ■aia a wcr oraum amnac iaoi liiimih. —waaeanim in mnum at aan aaoa oa non, um aa ■ iwwn anan ora ream a am aa* man awaauaaaanm wan mnaaa arena TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 26. 2000 PANTHERS, continued from page 10 The success of the 2000 team was no surprise to the head coach or the Panther players. "We always get along great, ever since seventh grade football and wrestling." Billy Ferris said. And the reward for D-K’s hard work and team unity is a home opener in Friday's first nlayoff contest versus the Eddies from Edwardsburg "It feels great; this was a dream of ours," Overbeek said. "We must prepare the same way we did for the KVA." Edwardsburg is also coming off a big win, beating 7-2 Coloma 28-13. BCCS third in tourney "They're a big play team; every down will be important." coach Heethuis said. "They run out of a pro set I. have a nice looking quarterback and try to pound the ball with their fullback and tailback. They run a pressing 40 defense and are very active. Certainly home field is an advantage... we're playing at our house." Area stars shine at KCC The Saxon connection struck again Oct. 21 for Kellogg Community College’s soccer team. Curt Norris scored one goal and Sean Fortier scored another as the Bruins beat Owens Community College 3-0 in Toledo. Fortier also assisted on KCC's first goal which was tallied by Brooks Bennett KCC (14-3) led at half 2-0. Norris also scored a g< a) in KCCs 3-0 win versus Calvin College's junior varsity squad Oct. 18. The Bruins close out the regular season Thursday (Oct. 26) at home against Indiana Tech. KCC will then set its sights on regionals Saturday and Sunday in Detroit. Dan Roth (50), Nick Erridge (74), Bill Fanis (73), Bob Thompson (52) and Scott Styf (88) are five big reasons why J.T. Charron (38), and the other Panther runners, have fared so wel in 2000. YMCA of Barry County 2000 Coed Volleybail-Middleville The Outer Edge ...................................... 6-0 Buxton Build?rs...................................... 3-3 Ted’s Radiator Service .......................... 3-3 Getty Realty.............................................0-6 The soccer team at the Barry County Christian School wound up third al its tournament Saturday with a 3-1 win over West Highland Christian Academy and a 3-2 overtime loss to Family Altar. The Eagles (15-4) had to play the games back-to-back, but found the energy to battle back after losing its opener in heartbreaking fashion. In the 3-1 win. Jerry LaDere scored two goals and Joe Cooke scored one. In the 3-2 overtime loss. Josh Lamphcre and Eric Lampherc scored the BCCS goals. "They played three hours of hard-fought soccer on Saturday (and) in the second game played with a lot of heart," BCCS coach Dean Lamphcre said. In an Oct. 17 contest, BCCS won over Lakeside 8-1. Josh Lamphcre scored five goals, LaDere one, Cooke one and Theron Barlow one. Josh Lampherc has set a program record with 45 goals and he leads the team with 13 assists. BCCS has scored a total of 91 goals on the season. "He is definitely a team player, he has a lot of determination," Dean Lampherc said. Trojans reach district semis with victory over ‘Cats WAYLAND — The road to Portage began Monday night for the Middleville soccer team in Wayland. The Trojans, co-champions of the O-K Blue Conference, went up against the host Wildcats in what proved to be a very fierce battle on a misty and foggy first evening for prep district soccer. But Middleville (13-2-3) moved on to Wednesday's semifinal by pushing across one goal in each the first and the second halves to prevail 2-0 in the Division II. District 18 matchup. Wednesday's semifinal match had the Trojans facing another area foe, Hastings, at Portage Northern High School. Trojan coach Marty Wustman said that it was a "mentally tough game" won against a "well-coached team." "We played excellent; the defense was outstanding and our forwards adjusted to the iron." There was a real international feel to the game with fans dressed in colorful costumes and drums being played to enhance the enthusiasm for the contest The ‘Cats acquired the first true scoring threat, hitting the goal post at 34:11, but the ball sailed over the net. Middleville's Eric Smith then delivered a rocketing blast at 26:40. another opportunity that did not warrant a score. But the 0-0 deadlock was halted at 5:45 of the first half when senior forward Kyle Preslar scored on a breakaway (his 29th of the season) to give the Trojans a 1-0 advantage. The Trojan fans went wild as Preslar. and teammates, celebrated their achievement. Senior defenseman Luke Shook assisted on that first Middleville tally. "That stepped up the team's play even more," Wustman said. "At that point, we were more determined to put it away." The frenzied crowd helped to keep the team's energized throughout, especially during the final 40 minutes. "At the end of the half, when our guys YMCA of Barry County 2000 Fall Volleybail Standings Dig-lt...................................................... 24-0 Walker & Fluke.................................... 14-10 Hastings Mfg..........................................10-14 True Value .............................................0-24 YMCA of Barry County Coed Softball Madd Dawgs Blarney Stone................. 8-2 Law and Disorder . P............................... 6-4 Sparks Scooter Shack.............................5-5 Flcxfab B ................................................. 5-5 Hastings MJjg.4-6, Blarney Stone ................... 4-6 Flcxfab A.............. t................................ 3-7 YMCA Softball Champs... Winners of the YMCA Co-ed Softball championship was the Madd Dawgs Blarney Stone squad. Members of the winning team are (front row) Jen Rick, Craig Madden, Bob Madden; (middle row) Cassie Madden, Kent Dean, Joeiy Lyons, Lisa Whiteman, Jeannette Healy, Steve Johnson; (back row) Jesse Lyons, Ryan Madden. Billy Madden, Brian Whiteman and Carrie Johnson. Missing is Larry Bailey. The team has won the title two years In a row. (Photo provided) RE-ELECT PAT ALBERT HOPE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR SERVING you as Hope Township Supervisor since 1996. EXPERIENCE at working for and with you to have a township to be proud of. CERTIFIED Level D Assessor, working towards Level III the education program on Writing Effective Government Grants/Sources for Grants. • COMPLETED • ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Paved roads upgraded; working with residents requesting special assessments to pave 4 private and 2 public roads. Gravel roads upgraded and chlorided. Fire Department upgraded. Saved taxpayers subsidy dollars with sale to Mercy Ambulance, while still keeping quality services. diligently to keep area farmers informed of the lat­ est state regulations and legislation affecting them and their farms. • WORKING • WORKING hard to insure a bright future for Hope Township residents. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT Paid for by the Committee to Elect Pat Albert. 6396 Gurd Rd , Hastings. Ml 49058 YMCA Adult Women’s Volley ball Fall League Standings A League Bobs Gun and Tackle .......................... 24-0 Digit ................................................... 14-10 ICS........................................................ 12-12 Lefanty Insurance................................9-15 Goodenough Goodies........................ 1 -23 B League Ranger Die Inc......................................... 26-1 Cascade Home Improvement...............20-7 V-Tcc .......................................................18-9 Viatec.................................................... 16-11 Ray James Electromechanical.......... 16-11 The Other Body Shop........................ 10-17 Backc Construction...............................9-15 Viking ................................................. 5-22 Culligan Wuter Conditionin.................0-27 IjB98 St P®r ggtalts tomg dUstoc*. No carrier charge, no credit checks, no pin numbers. Say 'bye to your long distance bill! Call 1-800-242­ 0363, ext. 1635 Trojan forward Jake Williams (5) sprints toward the Wildcat goal during Monday's district soccer game in Wayland. NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST A public accuracy lest will be conducted on the following date and time for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots lor the GENERAL ELEC­ TION to be held on November 7. 2000 in CASTLETON TOWNSHIP-BARRY COUNTY. The Public Accuracy Test will be held on October 31. 2000 al 2 p.m. at the: Castleton Township Hall aisRMdst. Nashville. Ml 49073 Candidates and other interested parties are invited to attend For further information contact: Loma L Wilson. Cleric 517-852-M79 ran to the other side (during wannups), the fans from Middleville were louder than the fans from Wayland." The match remained 1-0 until the 5:37 mark of the second half when senior forward Jake Williams added some insurance to Middleville's victory hopes. Preslar was credited with the assist "We needed that second goal; that was the icing on the cake," Wustman explained. "It was really a 1-0 ballgame; it was just so important" Middleville out-shot Wayland 24-13. Trojan senior goalkeeper Mike Hari made 11 saves, while 'Cats' keeper Bill Alexander garnered 18 saves. Division II - District 29 Caledonia 2, Hudsonville 0... The Fighting Scots' top goal scorers produced and the defense was solid in this shutout victory. Senior Doug Joustna scored on a penalty kick with 25:28 remaining in the first half. ■I ,u penalty kick, we didn't fare too well." Caledonia coach Brian Broekhuizen said. "We've practiced them since then." Steve Janosik added one for insurance with 26:15 left in the game as the Scots advanced to Thursday's semifinal lo face Grand Rapids Catholic Central. "It was very nicely placed; he puts himself in place to score often," Broekhuizen said." Catholic Central beat Holland Christian 1-0 in Tuesday's first game at Caledonia High School. Broekhuizen looks forward to continuing the post-season nut. Caledonia advanced to the Stale title game a season ago. "We love this time of year; for this team it has been great." he said. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 26. 2000 - Page 13 Team effort gives Lady Saxons victory ■OWLlHtf SCORES Tuesday Trios 3 Blind Mice 19.5-8.5; Shirley's Chuck­ wagon 17-11; 3 Fates 15-13; CBBC 14.5­ 13.5; Need Help 14-14; Cook Jackson 13­ 15; Trouble 13-15; Just 4 Fun 13-15. Hast­ ings Bow l 12-16; Sccbcrs Auto Body 9-19. High Games and Series - P Cogswell 164; J. Conger 211-532; B Brooks 170; S. Zalewski 182; W. Main 190; D James 157; K. Stenberg 153: D Dutcher 155; S. Van­ denberg 212-604; R Miller 176; J Clements 189; G. Kicnutske 157; J Rice 176; P. Ramc 180; R Brummcl 150; B Hayes 177; S. Snider 170; L Potter 184; M Slater 176; T. Redman 158 Thursday Mixed Just us 22-10; Hastings Bowl 22-10, Oops 20-12; King Pins 19-13; Brown and Sons 18-14; Daiscd and Confuzed 18-14; Team II 18-10; The Red Eyes 16-16; Who’s Up 16-16; The Andersons 10-18; The Heavy Sets 8-24; Bye 0-28. Men's Good Games and Series - B Kir­ by 19^-577; C. VanHoutcn 182-533; C. Haywood 200-517; C. Mugndgc 190-471; F. Wagner 154-436; J. Hansen 187; C. Leonard 161 Women's Good Games and Series - S. Merrill 192-537; S. Lambert 171-498; F. Ruthruff 174-491; M. Hodges 171-462; S. Tcunessen 157-447; L. Jackson 152-433; C. Service 163-419; L. McLcllend 145-398; V. Brown 131-391; C. Lewis 118-317; E. Gillespie 62-166; H. Service 163; L. Miller 151; J. Rablcy 140; R. Brown 132; L Quada 102; B. Hard 84 Wednesday P.M. Girrbachs 20-8; Sccbcrs 17-11; Nash “5* Plus 16-12; Maces Ph. 15-13; Hair Care 15-13; Nash Chiro 14-14; R.R. St. Mill 14-14; Eye and Ent 13-15; Misfits 12­ 16. High Games and Series - J. Rice 189­ 524; B. Hathawav 182-495; G. Kicnutske 177-472; N. Varney 170-461; M. Dull 151­ 487; S. Pennington 172-448; R. Murphy 178; S. Drake 167; J. Doster 153; C. ShclIcnbargcr 149 Thursday Angels Pet World 22-6; Cedar Creek Groc 20-8; Farmer Ins. 18-14; Hastings Bowl 17-15; Millls Landing 16-16; Coleman Agency of Hastings 16-16; Richies Koflce Shop 16­ 16; Shamrock Tavern 15-17; True Value Hardware 14-18; Miller Excavating 12 1/2- 23 S. Grecnficl pscy 179; B. Cuddahcc 182; B. Faul 204; T. Shaciter 171; D. Snider 193; J. Hurless 190; G. Potter 162; L. Miller 168; M. McCarty 142; T. Pennington 212-586; D. Staines 174; D. BaPimus 221-596; T. Harrington 145; W. Barker 158; C. Haywood 183; L. Perry 171; K. Covey 158; T. Phenix 169; C. McGinn 180; B. Hayes 181; C. Gates 137; D. McCollum 185-515; D Gnincrt 136: C. Nichols 179-504; T. Cross 188; C. Burpee 175; N. Kloostcrman 173. Recreation Bowling Hastings Bov I 18; Kevins Kronits I8; The Krunchcr's 16; Freeport Elevator 15; Tom's Maikct 14. Good Games and Series - H. Wattles 220-202-619; D James 229-563; S. Anger 200-221-612; T. Gray 258-604; T. Wcmer 203-574; C. Wanland 205-550; M. Martin 224-223-618. Bowlerettes Carlton Center Bulldozing 17-7; Hamil­ ton Excavating 14-10; Railroad Street Mill 12-12; Hecker Agency 11.5-12.5; Kent Oil Co. 10-14; Bennett Industries 7.5-16.5. Good Games and Series - B. Maker 197-488; D. Snyder 204-507; B. Hathaway 174-458; f. Redman 133-323; J Gardner 130-341; J. Pcttcngill 151-397; J. Rice 169­ 434; M. Dull 188-462; L. Elliston 183-512; D. Cocncn 145-395; H. Cocncn 189-475; L. Dawe 151-391. Sunday Night Mixed Not Rock Bottom 22; 4 Horsemen 20; Thunder Alley 19; Red Dog 18 1/2; Team 4 18; Lucky Strikes 16; Happy Hookers 15; Matrix 14; Flambays 14; Tom’s Market 11; Friends 11; Sunday Snoozcrs 9; Thee Froggers 9; All 4 Fun 8 1/2; Side Kicks 7; Dou­ ble K’s 6. Womens High Games and Series - B Roush 215-574; S. Sanborn 197-573; K Kuhlman 214-533; M. Snyder 179-516; L. Falconer 206-515: D. Gray 165-464; D. Dutcher 178-448; W. Miller 153-392; D. Reeves 123-339; B. Miller 120-322; B. Kir­ by 186; J. Buckner 179; A. Snyder 167, V. McLeod 166; L. Bozc 145; B. Cantcll 141; S. Pennington 133. Mens High Games and Series - S. Krallman 205-564; K Hammontrec 188­ 550; J Smith 183-516; R Bozc 184-480; M. Eaton 177-475; M McLeod 182-473; B Miller 156-457; B Womcr 155-420; C. Pennington 235; B Rentz 225; DJ James 225; D. Key 196; B Falconer 187; B Churchill 184; A. Thompson 183; G. Sny­ der 172; N. Mead 158 Senior Citizens Bowling Fncnds 22-6; #1 Senior 20-8; Wieland 19-9; Jcsick 17.5-10.5; Hall’s 17-11. But­ terfingers 16-12; Nash 15-13; Pm Pals 14 59.5; Woodmansee 14-14; King Pins 12-16. K"cmpel 12-16; Girrbachs 9-19; Peg Legs 9-19; M-Ms 9-15; Schlachtcr 8-20; Lethcoe 6-22. Women’s High Game - M Dull 156. II Cocncn 170; C Boumcma 170. T Pull 168. C. Prudcn 162. Y. Checscman 168. K Colvin 159. F Ginbach 165; S Pennington 167. E. Ulich 164; G Potter 157; S Menll 167 Womens High Series - Y Cheeseman 460. Men's High Game > J. Beckwith 157. M. Schondclmaycr 200. J. Mercer 178; C. Jcsick 177. B. Terry 225. R Nash 169; D Bcduhn 169; D Stuart 175; N. Thaler 159; R. Wieland 168; P. Tcrpcnning 160; B Ack­ ers 160; K. Schantz 164; W. birman 198; L. Markley 174; G Waggoner 186; D. Edwards 219. Men’s High Series - G. Haywood 451; J. Mercer 489; B Terry 531. R Nash 464; D Stuart 452; K. Schantz475; W. Birman 515; L. Markley 452; G. Waggoner 488; D Edwards 611. Mondas Mixers Tracy’s Day Care 20.5; B & R Testing 19; T.M. Lassies 17; Freeport Body Shop 14. Dewey’s Body Shop 13 5; Girrbachs 13; Hastings Bowl 12*; Rowdie Girls I I. Gut­ ter Gals 10*; Ball Busters 6. • Games to be made up. High Games and Series - D. Dutcher 169-463; S. Moore 160; A Hoffman 151; C. Allen 155; D. Mays 152; L Perry 158­ 443; C. Beckwith 189; D. Larsen 237-536; R Sharplcy 191-520; F. Kill 157-446; M. Kill 195-520; H. Sendee 200-491 ;T. Waller 118; S. Lancaster 189-317; D. Bums 137; V. Carr 171-492; S. Pennington 122-360. Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 5-7; Hastings Bowlers 21-11; Consumers Concrete 21-11; Plumbs 17-15; Just For Fun 16-16; Alley Cats 13-19; Mis­ fits 12-20; Wcltons 12-20. Mens High Games and Series - L. Miller 235; J Maurer 181; G. Snyder 187­ 514; D Clements 170; D Thompson 200; L. Burch 182-531; L. Johnson 210-539; P. Scobey 216; L. Porter 200. Womens High Games and Series - b. O'Keefe 169; C. O’Keefe 201-537; J. Mau­ rer 143-390; P. George 166; J. Stecby 138; S. Bouman 172; E. Vanessc 187. Sunday Night Mixed Thunder alley 18; 4 Horsemen 18; Not Rock Bottom 18; Team 4 16; Red Dog 15 1/2; Lucky Strikes 15; Happy Hookers 15; Matrix 12; Friends 11; Flambays 10; All 4 Fun 8 1/2; Toms Market 8; Thee Froggers 7; ’ Double K’s 5, Side Kirby 202-520; K Kuhlman 190-5I4; L. Falconer >76-506; E. Hammontrec 169­ 501; K. Stenberg 175; B Roush 172; A. Snyder 158; S. Pennington 150; D. Reeves 120. Mens High Games and Series - B Kir by 237-610; E. Bchmdt 223-602; B. Hubbell 212-593; C. Pennington 212-584; C. Shook 237-577; A. Thompson 194-556; D. Snyder 192-544; B. Falconer 218-540; D. Key 212-533: J. Kohler 198-520; R. Bozc 174-465; CW Simpson 176-460; B. Rentz 248; K. Hammontrec 196; B. Allen See BOWLING, continued on page 14 With a strong team effort, Hastings' girls varsity basketball team beat Hudsonville 50-31 Oct. 19 at Hudsonville. "This was a good win," Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh said. "Wc played with good intensity for a full game and executed very well. It kept us above .500 in the league and that is one of our goals." The Lady Saxons were solid on defense, outscoring the Eagles 37-18 over the final three quarters. The game was tied 13-13 after one. but Hastings went ahead 30-20 at the half. In the third quarter that lead grew to 16 points, 42-26. Katie Noteboom led the Lady Saxons with 16 points. She was eight-for-10 from the field. "She (Noteboom) stepped up( and set a great example." Laubaugh said Laura Diperl also played a key role in the triumph with 9 points. Junior Varsity... Hudsonville won a 41-39 contest over the Lady Saxons. Amber Thomas scored 11 points for HHS and pulled down 16 rebounds. Tiffany Howell also tallied 11 points and Jenna Bryans had four blocked shots. 7th Grade Gold... The Gold earned a 33-23 triumph over Wayland. Natalie Pennington had 10 points and 2 assists. Joli Jolley 6 points, 6 rebounds and 2 steals. Brooklyn Pierce 5 points. 8 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 assists, Jerica Greenfield 4 points and 2 assists, Krystal Pond 4 points. 3 rebounds and 3 assists. Jamie VanBoven 4 points and 3 rebounds and Abbey McKeough 2 points and 3 rebounds. See TEAM, continued on page 14 Lady Saxons run past ‘Cats Hastings' girls runners finished second, third and fourth in a 27-29 win over Northview Oct. 18 at Johnson Park. Heidi Schroeder was second in 2053, Karcy Schlachtcr third in 22:49 and Sarah Clevenger was fourth in 22:49. The Lady Saxons also had a seventh place 23:43 from Rachel Newton, an 11th place 26:10 from Arica Newton and a* 12th place 26:29 from Jenny Cook. In the boys race, Hastings had two of the top three runners in a 24-31 loss to Northview. Chris Rounds was second in 19:08 and Joel Gibbons finished third in 19:21. Miles Warren was seventh in 20:23, Chris Sensing ninth in 2058, Jon Katje I Oth in 21:02, Brad Wentworth 12th in 21:13, Shawn Hill 16th in 22:02, Craig Laurie 17th in 22:20, Adam Wmdes 18th in 22:29 and Njike Arnett 20th in 24:37. A Terrific Comeback... Hastings' Joe Bush won the feature race of the Mudslinger 100 Oct. 14 at the Auto City Speedway in Flint. His triumph came just three weeks after his crash at the Toledo Speedway where he acquired minor bums to his face. Bush qualified at 14.94 seconds in Flint, 13th fastest in the 31-car field. Bush took the lead coming out of turn two on the first lap. From that point on, Bush never had to follow. He won by a bumper over the second place finisher John Benott. SAXONS, continued from page 11 YOU ALWAYS PROTECT THE ONES YOU LOVE In passing, Wilson was 8-for-23 for 64 yards. Five receivers caught the eight completions, Tefft (three for 36 yards), Schantz (three for 17), Fulmer (one for 14). Ted Greenfield (one for seven) and Shaeffer (one for seven). Hastings managed 13 first downs1 to Northview's 19. The Saxons also had 90 IP yards in penalties to the Wildcats' 65. The security of life insurance, the smiles of yqur children, the help of your oreedty pretfy 'simple. f V Larry Neil, CLU.CHFC V Phom’’945-3443 ! Hastings closed the 2000 campaign fifth in O-K White Conference with a 3-4 record and was 5-4 overall. Northview was fourth in the White at 4-3 and 4-5 overall. Banquet Upcoming: The freshman, junior varsity and varsity football banquet is Monday, Nov. 6. The location is the Hastings High School cafeteria and the time is 6:30 p.m. All-Conference: Saxons named All O-K White Conference were Joey Keller, Sean Tefft and Zac Fulmer. Keller and Tefft were first team and Fulmer was named honorable mention. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 KARAOKE MC'd by Mountain Jack Sound Express is no longer doing Karaoke for the Shamrock. They are only going to be D-J-ing in the future. We have found a new person to do Karaoke for us. He is Mountain Jack and he is from Lansing. Ixt's show Mountain Jack what great sports and singers we all are. We wish Sound Express all the luck there is in doing just D-Jing. We will certainly miss you. Wanda and Crew www Urmbureauwnurance-mi com * f v NOTICE CLOSE OF ACCURACY TEST A public accuracy test will be conducted on the following date and time for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots lor the GENERAL ELECTION, to be held on Tuesday. 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Yours for $122,900! Call Connie Witzel. Westdale/Witeel * Awociatn, Inc. ITIM �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 26. 2000 First half hinders HHS varsity eagers A slow start, which included a tough time at the free throw line, hindered Hastings’ winning hopes Tuesday in Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh said. "If wc had made some free throws, we would have been playing with a lead and the pressure would have shifted over on them." Laura Dipert led Hastings with 12 points, a total that included two threepointers). Katie Noteboom was second in the Lady Saxon scorebook with 8 markers. Jordyn Boles led FHC with 12 points. varsity basketball action at Forest Hills Central. The Lady Saxons (7-9 overall and 5-4 in the O-K White Conference) trailed by 14 (29-15) at half, but mounted a rally to c lose within four down the stretch. Poor free throw shooting doomed the team in the first haif, as the Lady Saxons missed on all nine of their attempts. "We just dug a hole in the first half." Freshmen... The Lady Saxons played a solid fourth Maple Valley 61, Bellevue 50... The Lady Lions leaped out to a 20-6 first quarter advantage and held on for an 11-point win. Sarah Cook led the Lions with 15 points and 7 steals and Megan Garvey scored 13 points and collected 9 caroms. Maple Valley is now 7-8 overall and 4­ 6 in the SMAA. Two More Wins... BOWLING, continued from page 13 194; M. McLeod 182; B. Miller 172; D. Prentice 133. Thursday Mixed Just us 22-6; Oops 19-9; Hastings 3owi 18-10; Daiscd and Confuzcd 17-11; King Pins 16-12; Team 11 15-9; Brown and Sons 14-14; Who’s Up 12-16; The Andersons IQ14; The Red Eyes 9-15; The Heavy Sets 7­ 21; Bye 0-24. Women’s Good Games and Series - F. Ruthruff 196-511; H. Service 174-489; O Gillons 177-478; L Jackson 148-433; L. McClellend 170-403; J. Rablcy 145-391; V. Brown 148-382; C. Service 143-375; b. Hard 106-273; E. Gillespie 68-195; C. Swinkunas 164; S. Tcunessen 150; D. Hansen 123. Men’s Good Games and Series - C. VanHouten 200-581; F. Wagner 189; J. Hansen I8O;C. Haywood 175; C. Mugridge 151. Senior Citizens Bowling Wieland 18-61; Friend 18-6; #1 Senior 16-8; Butterfingers 15-9; Nash 15-9; Jcsick 13.5-10.5; Pin Pals 13.5-6.5; Hall’i 13-11; Kuempcl 12-12; Woodmansee 11-13; King Pins 9-15; M-M\ 9-11; Girrbachs 8-16; Schlachtcr 8-16; Peg Legs 6-18; Lethcoc 3­ 21. Women’s High Game - M. Matson 188; G. Scobey 156; G. Potter 170; D. Green­ field 186; S. Merrill 166; C. Stuart 178; P. Mulford 156; J. Kasinsky 161; D. Keller 166; H. Service 156; S. Pennington 159. Womens High Series - M. Matson 493; S. Merrill 473; C. Stuart 479; J. Kasinsky 456. Men’s High Game - R. Nash 163; J. Mercer 176; G. Waggoner 191; N. Thaler 180; B. Adgate 156; B. Akers 197; D Hall 167; K. Schantz 161; W. Birman 175; W. Woodmansee 200; P. Tcrpcnning 182; C. Haywood 188; N Hall 171; H. Hahn 161, C. Jcsick 178; B. Terry 186 Men’s High Series - R. Nash 458; J. Mercer 476; G. Waggoner 478; N. Thaler 470; B. Akers 541; D Hall 462; K Schantz 450; W. Birman 480; W. Woodmansee 533; P. Tcrpcnning 458; C. Haywood 493; H. Hahn 478; C. Jcsick 469; B. Terry 547. Friday Night Mixed League Wc Don’t Care 19-5; Bad Habit II 18-6; Who’s Up 15-9; Viatcc 13-11; One Olde One 13-11; Piece of Cake 13-11; Cook Jackson 12-12; Ten Pins 12-12; No Name Yet 12-12; Head’s Out 11-13; Gutter Dusters 11-13; We’re a Mess 11-13; All But One 11-13; Late Comers 11-13; Mercy IQ14; Rocky Four 9-15; Brushworks 4-20. Ladies Good Games and Series - B. Keeler 181; M. Scars 171-497; A. Kciloor 168; B. West 184-462; N. Sccord 194; B. Wilson 145; G. Mcancy 157; K. Hayden 178-462; P. Cooley 158; L. Gray 127; S. Marsh 160; M. Martin 169; S. Parker 164; B. Roush 198; L. Barnum 224-539; D. Ser­ vice 168; K. Kuhlman 181-519; H. Service 187; L. Lawson 180-505; O. Gillons 179; K. Becker 200; D. Bartimus 184-510; R. Lydy 171; L. Falconer 179-503; J. Madden 184-500; T. Pennington 193. Men’s Good Games and Series - T. Ramey 154; BJ West 200; M. Kasinsky 219-576; G. Cooley 165; D. Marsh 204­ 533; M. Martin 203; J. Barnum 235-643; S. Sanbo'ii 2Z4-601; J. Driver 218-569; A. Taylor 200-543; J. Lancaster 203-506; B. Ruthruff 213-568; E. Keeler 229-601; B. Madden Sr. 186; B. Madden Jr. 205-555; H. Pennington 236-636. The Hastings* eighth grade Blue team won over Forest Hills Central 35-24 and the seventh grade Blue prevailed 24-15. Halie Terrel led the eighth grade team, now 8-1, with 20 points. For the seventh grade eagers. Deanna Hill and Kelly Vincent each scored 6 points. Notice is hereby given than an accuracy teat will be conducted on October 31, 2000, at 3:00 pun. in the office ot the Hastings City Clerk. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, for the purpose of testing the tabulating equipment and programs which win be used to tabulate the voted ballots for the November 7, 2000, General Election. The City wifi provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468 or TDL call relay services 1-8OO-649-3777) 7th Grade Blue... The Blue eagers won over Wayland 21­ 4. Kelly Vincent scored 6, Deanna Hill 5. Emily Haney 4, Ashley Elzinga 4 'nd Jenny Johnson 2. Katie Trahan pu.<ed down 5 rebounds. The squad also captured a win versus Middleville. 20-16. National Qualifiers... The Saxon Chics are pictured here with the age 11 and 12 boys team that they lost to 13-7 in the championship game at the Kalamazoo Gus Macker Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. The Saxon Chics earned an Invitation to the National tournament in Titusville, Fla. Oct 28-29 for their efforts. Team members — all seventh graders at the Hastings Middle School — are (from left to right) Leah Harris, Jody Jolley, Devon Pierson and Brooklyn Pierce. (Photo provided) The Public Accuracy Test will be held at: Johnstown Township Hall/Fire Station 13641 South M-37 Highway October 31,2000 10:30 AM For further information contact: June Doster (616) 721-9905 PUBLIC NOTICE The Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee is soliciting applications in response to their request for proposals to individuals and groups to work on solid waste projects. A public meeting will be he'd on November 8, 2000, at 7:30 p.m. m the Community Room of the Courts & Law Building. 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml. to explain how to apply for a grant to fund solid waste pro­ jects. The request for proposals will be released at the Barry County Health Department. 110 W. Center St.. Hastings. Ml. at 4 p.m. on November 9. 2000 with grant requests due by 4 p.m. on December 11. 2000 at the Barry County Health Department. 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COedc la Ml 493109402 (Comer of Kraft & Broodmoor) . _ _ _. Hours: Mon -Thurs. 8:30-6: f 6161 554-0311 W ■ ■ Hmm mdude port Cturj* rd w p. guest. doufeta occupancy cruet only, Fn 83CW> 10-2 www.premiertraveinc com pfcffi goemmerx taeVwm (USO-SS SO) Mnncoona apply Ashley Elzinga tallied 8. Kelly Vincent 4, Deanna Hill 4. Kali Dakin 2 and Jenny Johnston 2. 8th Grade Blue... Wayland won its game over the Blue (9-1) 24-20. Kayla Arnie led Hastings with 10 points. Halie Terrel scored 9 and Alex Greenfield added a free throw. Sarah Frantz scored 9, Kayla Arnie 6 and Halie Terrel 6 as the team improved to 9-0 with a 25-18 win over Middleville. 8th Grade Gold... The Gold posted a 30-19 win over Wayland. Katie Lawrence scored 6 points, Betsy Acker 6. Amber Peck 4, Courtine Robinson 3. Jamie Fisher 2, Bethany Gieseler 2, Mandy Keeler 2. Heidi Wear 2 and Kelsey Howell I. Howell also had 6 rebounds and 6 steals, while Kathlyn Rounds pulled down 5 rebounds. An "awesome" was given as the Gold improved to 10-1 with a 34-20 win over previously undefeated Valleywood. Amber Peck scored 10 points, Kelsey Howell 7, Betsy Acker 6, Bethany Gieseler 2, Mandy Keeler 2, Kathlyn Rounds 2, Courtine Robinson 2, Heidi Wear 2 and Anna Lawrence 1. In the rebound category, Howell had 11, Acker 7 and Rounds 7. Peck made 5 steals. from page 9 A public accuracy test will be conducted for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots for the GENERAL ELEC­ TION, to be held on Tuesday. November 7.2000, in JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. Evert! G. Man,hum City Clerk The team improved to 8-3 with a 43-24 victory over Valleywood. Jodi Jolley had IO points and 6 rebounds. Brooklyn Pierce 8 points, 7 steals. 4 rebounds and 3 assists, Kelly Wilson 6 points and 4 rebounds, Devin Pierson 4 points. Leah Harris 2 points, Hillary Ranquette 3 points, Mallori Spoelstra 2 points and 2 rebounds. Krystal Pond 2 points and 4 rebounds. Alli Bryans 2 points. Abbey McKeough 2 points and Katie Kendall 2 points. TIME, continued NOTICE OF ACCURACY TEST PUBLIC NOTICE TEAM, continued from page 13 quarter, but still fell to Forest Hills Central Tuesday night 34-18. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058. Request for informa­ tion and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk her resignation on Jan. 2, 1964. Betty Abbey was appointed to take over this posi­ tion. In June of 1964 John Briggs of Kalama­ zoo. provided the stock for the planting of hybrid Irises, “Miss Donna’s Sister". This iris was developed in 1948. These very pret­ ty irises bloomed at the facility for many years. 1964 was the year that Lena Rcppcrt. R.N. joined the staff as director of nursing, she held this position for 17 years, retiring in November 1981. Christmas time was always an important time of the year. The Hastings Banner described the 1964 holidays. The Christmas Eve program included carols with Vera Young at the piano. Following a musical program done by Jerry Baum and Mike Potter, Larry Jordan and Earl Atkinson. Burr Fassctt read the Christmas story from the Bible. Then Santa Claus arrived bringing pre­ sents to the patients. The patients were brought out to the party, with some coming out of beds and all. Many groups came to help celebrate the holidays, and still do so in 2000, including the Campfire Girls, the Hastings Elks, Carlton Grange No. 264, the Baltimore Rams, 4-H groups, Nashville WCTU, the Hastings Women’s Club, Blue Birds, Nashville Baptist Church and Lake Odessa FHA. The Hastings High School Choir brought caroling groups and gifts. Volunteers wrote letters and read to patients and did many other acts of friendship and care. Dr. Herbert Wedel, Medical Director since 19x63, died on Nov. 4, 1965. Dr. M.A. Hoffs, M.D. was appointed to fill the vacant position. At the September 1966 meeting of the Board of the Barry County Medical Care Facility, it was announced that a social worker had been added to the staff, with Barbara Hahn filling this position. It was also recommended to the board of supervi­ sors that a retirement plan be set up for the employees of the Medical Care Facility to be in place by Jan. 1,1967. Trellis Cox was the first to retire under the county program on May 1, 1968. She began her employment with the county on Feb. 21, 1958 and moved with the residents from the infir­ mary on May 5, 1958. Over the years the Barry County Medical Care Facility, now Thornapptc Manor, has launched many nurse aides into careers as professional nurses. Some of these included Doris Greenfield, Marcia Loftus, Minnie Carter, Betty Fisher, Joyce Weinbrecht, Vic Ahlbcrg, Beverly Kennedy, Linda Pennock, Mary Settles Andrus, Joyce Lundquest Culp. Pat Stat del, Pat Bowman, Mitzic Pierce, Lyncttc Thompson Geyer, Brian Pennock and Kay Rowley, just to name some of them. These nurses served the facility well and many went on to serve in other health units in the county. On March 17, 1969, a Lansing based Michigan Nursing Home chain opened a Ill-bed skilled nursing home at 240 E. North St. Some staff changed from Thor­ napplc Manor and a few patients trans­ ferred. But it worked out that there was room for both units in the community. Bar­ ty' County Medical Facility is owned by Barry County and Barry County residents held and still hold first priority for admis­ sion. Provincial House, now Tcndcrcare, admitted residents from wherever they lived, giving the county a broader based for medical care. More about Thornapple Manor next week. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 26. 2000 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES Notice ol Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeremy D Workman, a single man (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 29. 1999. and recorded on November 1. 1999 m Document No 1037483, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign meats to Bank of America. N.A . Assignee by an assignment dated June 1. 2000. which was recorded on June 26. 2000. m Document No 1045971, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here of the sum of FORTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE AND 61/100 dol lars ($43.923 61). nckidng interest at 8 375% per annum Under the power of sale contained n said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastngs, Ml. at 1 00 pm. on November 30. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 28 of Wesleyan Village Number 1. accord­ ing to the recorded pfat thereof, as recorded n LOer 5 of Plato, on Page 14. bemg part of the North 1/2 of Section 29. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October 19.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 F*e *200022180 Hawks (11/16) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. Default having been made m the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by John Edwin Jay Holden and Katherine L Holden, husband and wife, of 14950 Waubascon, Bellevue. Michigan 49201 and Bond Corporation, a corporation orga­ nized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. S.E., Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. daled June 12. 1997 and recorded on July 9. 1997 tn Liber 701. Page 310 of the Barry County Register d Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due Thousand Four Hundred Sixth Three Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($23,463 15) and no suit or pro­ ceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute m such case made and provided, on November 16.2000 a! 1 00 p.m. the undersigned will sell al the East door of the Barry County Court Building. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that beng the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sa*e. including attorney's fees allowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located in Barry County. Michigan and which are described as follows: A parcel ol land in the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 1 North. Range 8 West, deserted as commencing at the Southeast corner of said South i/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26; thence North 100 feet for place of beginning; thence North 200 feet; thence West 120 feet; thence South 200 feet; thence East 120 feet to the place of begonmg which has an address ol 14950 Waubascon. Bellevue. Michigan 49201. The redemption period shall be (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 in which case the redemption period shall br thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern. S.E. Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 Dated: September 28. 2000 Drafted by: Wiliam M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N W.. Ste 111-A Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 (1V«) Obituaries State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate File No. 2000-22970-DE Estate of HELEN M SWAN. Deceased Date of brth 4/20/18 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Helen M Swan, who lived at 108 S State Street, Nashville. Michigan died September 13. 2000 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Mary L Slag, named per sona1 representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 220 W Court Street. Hastings, and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice Date October 17. 2000 William M Doherty (P41960) 221 South Broadway Hastngs. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Mary L Slag 2880 N Mason Road Vermontville, Ml 49096 517-726-1180 (10/26) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott Victor Taggart, a married man (original mort­ gagors) to Saxon Mortgage, Inc. Mortgagee, dated November 17. 1999. and recorded on November 29. 1999 in Document *1038493, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Bank of Texas. National Association fka Texas Commerce Bank National Association, as Custodian. Assignee by an assignment dated November 17. 1999. which was recorded on November 29. 1999, in Document *1038494. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 76/100 dollars ($120,189.76). including interest at 10.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 10O p.m., on November 9, 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are deserted as: Commencing at the Center 1/4 Post of Section 29. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, Thence North 86 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 203.0u feet along the centerline of Oakletgh Drive as shown in the Plat of Streeter s Resort, Recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 37. thence South 8.00 degrees 16 minute* 11 seconds East 117 feet for the taMS-.plaoe «f beginrisg; thence conttaumg South 8.00 degrees 16 minutes 11 seconds East 200.00 feet; thence South 86 degrees 00 minutes CO seconds West 128.00 feet, thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 11 seconds West 200.00 feet, thence North 66 degrees 00 minutes 00 sec­ onds East 128.00 feet to the place of beginning. Being a part of Lot 32 of said Plat. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL shall be 30 day* from the date of such sale. Dated: September 28. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fie *200021918 Gators (10Z26) Stste of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Hie No. 2000-22954-DE Estate of Craig William Herrera Date of birth 03/16/57 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Craig William Herrera, who lived at 285 Evans Lane. Wayland. Ml 49348. died 6/30/00 Creditors of the decedent are notified that ail clams against the estate will be forov€? barred unless presented to Laura Jean Herrera, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court street. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the months after the date of publication ol this notice Dated: 10/20/00 Jeffrey L Youngsma (P40393) 9952 Cherry Valley Ave., SE. Ste. A Caledonia. Ml 49316 (616)891-9310 Laura Jean Herrera 5905 Pine Vista Kentwood. Ml 49508 (10/26) (616) 281-6712 RfifW Ringneck Pheasant Ranch fit hunting Preserve | Violet E. Adgate MIDDLEVILLE - William R Getty, age 62, of Middleville, went to be w ith his Lord on Wednesday. Oct. 18. 2000. Mr. William R. Getty was bom Jan. 6. 1938 in Grand Rapids. Michigan, the son of Arthur and Lucille (Johnson) Getty. He was raised in Middleville and attended Thornapple Kellogg schools, graduating in 1956 He was marned to Carolyn L. MacGregor on Sep. 30. 1989. Mr. Getty was a builder and he owned the Getty Realty. He was a member of the Middleville Rotary Club, trustee of Thornapplc Township, and mem­ ber of the Gun Lake Community Church. Most of all he was a loving and caring hus­ band. father, grandfather, and bro her. doing kind deeds for his family and friends He is survived by his wife. Carolyn L. Getty, his children. Bill (Sarah) Getty of Belgrade, Maine. Barbara Getty. Catherine (Stephen) Beyer, Paul Getty. Kelly, Kary, Tracy Schondclmaycr, five grandsons, three granddaughters, twin brother. Robert (Lila) Getty, sister. Colleen (Roily) Cox. all of Middleville, one aunt Velma Stccby of Grand Rapids, his father-in-law and mother­ in-law. Doug and Louise MacGregor of Middleville, brothers and sisters-in-law. Debbie and Jan Kroes, Eley and Ken Kollar, Barbie and Chris Auten, Jayne and David Peet, Bruce and Julie MacGregor, Scott and Beth Mac Gregor, Sandy and Jim Ahrens, Many cousins, nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Mr. Getty was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Lucille Getty. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Gun Lake Community Church. 12200 W. M-I79 Hwy. Rev. Keith Dragt officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery’ Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville Rotary Scholarship Fund in Bill Gctty^ name. Arrangements were by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. HASTINGS - Mrs. Dorothy M. Schondclmaycr, age 80,Cf Hastings, died Mop^av.pct. 23. at? Hospital. “ ■ Mrs. Schondclmaycr was bom on Feb. 13, 1920 in Baltimore Township, Barry County. Ml, the daughter of Dewey and Mabel (Hawthorne) Fisher. She was raised in the Wayland and Middleville areas and attended schools there, graduating in 1936 from Middleville High School. She was married to Milo J. Schondclmaycr on May 7, 1938 and he sur­ vives. She moved to Hastings in 1955 from Lake Odessa. Mrs. Schondclmaycr s employment included the Old Shoe Factory in Middleville, the A&P Food Store and the Kroger Food Stores in Lake Odessa and about 15 years at the Felpausch Food Store in Hastings. She was also the T.V. lady at Pennock Hospital for a few years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and was a Past Noble Grand of the Odd Fellows Lodge. Mrs. Schondclmaycr is survived by her husband, Milo; daughters. Judith (Vincent) Wiltshire of Woodland and Linda (Pele) Schantz of Hastings; son, Gerald (Nora) Schondclmaycr of Byron Center; eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; brothers. Duane (Margaret) Fisher of Hastings, John (Jean) Fisher of Florida and Robert (Mary) Fisher of Virginia; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Dale and Russell Fisher. Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday. Oct. 26. 2000 at Hastings First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Phillip Brown officiating. Bunal will be at Hastings' Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Violet E Adgate, age 82, of Middleville, passed away Saturday. Oct. 21.2000 a( Thornapplc Manor. Hastings. Mrs. Adgate was bom on June 27, 1918 in South Haven. Michigan, the daughter of William and Kate (Newton) Foley. She was raised and attended South Haven schools. She was marned to Robert R. Adgate. April 16. 1938. Mrs. Adgate was a homemaker. She was an excellent golfer and a member of the Yankee Springs Golf Club. Violet enjoyed her flowers, gardening, crafts, loved playing bingo, the wild life animals around her home and loved to listen to the breeze in the trees. Mrs. Adgate was a canng. loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother and was always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She is survived by her husband. Robert R. Adgate. three daughters. Patricia (Paul) Blossom. Judith (Warren) Kidder III, Jacquelyn Lewis, all of Middleville, eight grandchildren. 14 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, one sister, Emma Goff of Hastings, one brother. Robert Foley of South Haven, and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Tuesday morning at the Robbins Cemetery, Yankee Springs Township. Rev. Richard Taggart officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. COLOR COPIES ^^harlef^'Gene'^utton HASTINGS - Charles “Gene" Sutton, age 85. of Hastings, passed away Oct. 24. 2000 at Pennock Hospital. Gene was born in Battle Creek, Ml on June 10. 1915. the son of Vem D. and Georgia (Wheeler) Sutton. He was a electrician for many years and for the last 10 years he helped out at Northview Grocery in Hastings. Gene was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzles and loved to work. On June 27, 1949 he married Alta (Christensen), who preceded him in death on July 24. 1990. He is survived by a son Earl Sutton of Battle Creek, a step son Ron (Barbara) Tompkins of Delton, a brother Edmond (Betty) Sutton of Battle Creek, a special fnend Diane Cook of Hastings. 14 grand­ children. 19 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Gene was also preceded in death by his parents, a son Terry Sutton, step sons Raymond and Orville Tompkins, brothers Richard. Hawthorn, and David Sutton, sis­ ters Patience Mary Jarvis and Louisa May Sutton. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday. Oct. 28, 2000, 1:00 p.m. at Rutland Township Cemetery. Rev. Dan Minor, officiating. Memorial contributions to charity of ones choice will be appreciated. The family is being served by the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. NOTICE OF ACCURACY TEST A public accuracy test will be conducted for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating ”• ’’WPjpMP" GRAPHICS PRINTERS PLUS North of the Hastings city limit on M-43 Highway. Look for the equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots tor the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2000, in Assyria Township. Barry County. The Public Accuracy Teat will be held at: Assyria Township Hall 8094 Tasker Rood Bellevue, Michigan November 2,2000, at 12.-00 p.m. For further information contact: Debbie Masimino, Assyria Township Clerk 616.758.4003 red bam! NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 or 1943, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners has adopted the following Ordinance, which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the foltowing manner The Zoning District Map has been amended as follows: ORDINANCE NO.: A-2-2OOQ Lots 1 -46 of the Plat of Sundago Park and all that land lying between the Plat of Sundago Park and the shore of Thornapplc Lake in Sec. 25, T3N, R8W, Hastings Twp. wen if it did take 51 years) see outlined e’en on map). Tbll-firee: 877-432-9583 517-852-0249 FROM AR & NRM TO RL-2. 9622 E. State Road Nashville, Michigan 49073 PHEASANTS FOR SALE Stock your hunting area ... Release permits Included. TWo miles N. of Nashville on M-66 to State Rd., 1/4 mile west on the left side. >1 If you see this doc, wish him a sj? "HAPPY BIRTHDAY"! 'jr. This map is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Hastings Twp., of Barry County, Michigan. The above named ordinance becomes effective November 3, 2000. Copies of this ordinance is available for purchase o. inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings. Michigan, between the hours 8:00 A.M. - 5 P.M. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call 948-4830 for further information. Date: October 23. 2000 JAMES L. BAILEY. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commiaaloners DEBBIE S. SMITH, Clerk Barry County �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 26, 2000 Delton Sewer Authority did not misuse funds, auditor says by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor and Mary McDonough Staff Writer The auditor of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority has given a financially healthy prognosis of the Authority's debt service funds. Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jim Bailey told the board Tuesday that there is no deficit in the Authority's debt retirement fund, contrary to a previous report made by the auditor. On Oct. 16 the auditor, Karl L. Drake of Horton, recanted an opinion given to the Authority this summer that the Authority had spent $1.7 million of debt retirement funds for other purposes. In a letter to the Authority, he said, in his opinion, that "there has been no misuse of debt service monies by the Authority, and the Authority is in sound financial condition to meet its future bond payment obligations." Drake said that "on July 10, I wrote a letter that stated that $1,762,300 of special assessment and other debt service monies hod been spent for fixed asset purchases. When that letter was written, I did not know the correct historical perspective on the use of special assessment monies before the issuance of the bonds." Drake said when he began performing audit services for the Authority in the year ending March 31, 1997 "my assumption was that all monies collected for special as­ sessment principal and interest were to be used for debt service. This was not correct. It was not the intent to use monies col­ lected before the bond issuance for debt ser­ vice. These monies were to be used for pro­ ject construction, to limit the amount that the Authority would have to borrow." In his letter, Drake apologized for his "lack of historical understanding of the pro­ ject and for the unrest that my prior letters have had in the community." Authority President Lloyd Goyings has always maintained that the Authority has followed the guidelines of its financial ad­ visors and nothing was amiss. County government is involved because it guaranteed the bond sale to finance the Delton area sewer and water project. The Michigan Department of Treasury also become involved in September when it was notified that Drake's previous audit indicated that more than $1.7 million of debt retirement fund money had been spent for other purposes. Though tha Sewer and Water Authority is an autonomous unit with its own ac­ counting mechanism and accounts. County Administrator Michael Brown was in­ formed by the state Treasury Department that the county has some responsibility to insure that the authority's accounting is proper until the bonds are paid off. The Treasury Department asked the county to respond with evidence that the al­ leged situation had been rectified. Brown sent a letter Oct. 23 to Linda Rairigh. manager of the state's Local Audit and Finance Division, saying that Drake s new analysis shows no misuse of debt service funds. Drake told the Authority that before he wrote his Oct. 16 opinion, he read the orig­ inal bond resolution and the "second amended and restated" Authority contract and had conversations with attorneys Terry Donnelly of Detroit and James White of Grand Rapids, who were both involved m the Delton area sewer and water project since its inception. "At the inception of the Authority, it was anticipated that the project would cost approximately $14.5 million," Drake said. "It was the intent of the (Authority) Board at that time to borrow as little as possible to complete the project. The sale of the bonds occurred in April 1993. Through March 31. 1993, the townships had col­ lected a total of $2,876,859 in special as­ sessment principal and special assessment interest monies. It was decided to borrow $12 million and use the special assessment monies collected to complete the construc­ tion of the project. "It was recognized that the special as­ sessment principal and interest collections would not be enough to make the bond principal and interest payments," Drake said. "To remedy this, the Authority charges a monthly $7 debt service fee to all of its customers. These monies are to be used to supplement the special assessment monies for making the bond principal and interest payments. "...As new customers hook up to the system, they are charged a connection fee. These connection fee collections may be used for bond payments or for system fixed asset improvemenu, depending upon the need of the Authority. "Some of the connection fee revenue has been used for fixed asset improvemenu. Since April 1, 1997, a total of $359,915 of fixed asset purchases have beer made," he said. Goyings said Wednesday that altogether the Authority has collected $950,605 in connection fees since the system was built. The $359,915 in fixed asset purchased came out of the $950,605, not out of money collected specifically for debt re­ tirement.. Some of the $359,915 was used for improvemenu to the wastewater treat­ ment plant, which has had problems meet­ ing state pollution guidelines since it be­ gan operating. A new cover to keep the sewage warm and enable bacteria to break the sewage down was purchased, as well as PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR WRITE-IN REPUBLICAN TERESA MILLER Thank you for your support oxygen sensors, insulation for the pipes and walls, and improvements to the Wall Lake lift station, among other things. Some $101,000 of the $359,915 was spent on attorney fees for a suit the Authority, county and others filed against the builders of the sewer system. Although Barry County joined in the suit, according to Sewer Authority member Pat Albert, the Authority has had to pick up the tab for at­ torney fees. Drake told Goyings the attor­ ney fees were considered improvements be­ cause "by going to court we were working on improving the plant," so the attorney fees could legally come out of the connec­ tion fec/improvement fund. A portion of the $950,605 has been transferred to the debt retirement account, Goyings said, and a sum of $178,000 re­ mains in the connection fee account. It is from this account the Authority can legally use money to make improvements on the sewer system, Goyings said. Had the Authority used money from funds collected through the $7 monthly debt retirement fee, or money already set aside in the debt retirement account (which is held separate from the connection fee, or improvement account), it would have been illegal to do so. That was the charge by the Treasury Department's office — that debt retirement funds can't be used for other pur­ poses. But Goyings stressed that the money used for sewer system improve­ ments was not debt retirement money. Goyings said he questioned right away whether Drake was right about the $1.7 million. He said that amount of money "just doesn’t disappear." He said he won­ dered whether the auditor understood that some $2.5 million had been collected prior to the issuance of the bonds and that money was net considered debt retirement money — it wis money collected through special assess nents that was used as a down payment on the sewer system, Goyings said The sewer authority asked for Drake's original audit to find out exactly where it stood financially so a determination could be made if a rate increase was necessary, Goyings said. Goyings said a $1.50 per month increase in the operating and maintenance fee ii '.ill necessary to ensure that there is enough money in the future to pay off the bond. Right now, he said, money for improve­ ments to the system have to come out of the connection fee fund, rather than the op­ erating and maintenance fund. Goyings said the Authority needs the connection fee money to put in the debt retirement ac­ count because the debt retirement fees were set up with the idea that a certain amount of connection fee money would be avail­ able for debt retirement. "We have to have a certain amount of growth to meet the bond payments," he said. "If we don't have the growth, we could have a shortfall." Rotary Donates To Library Fund... Hastings Rpttmr Club announces a pledge of $1,000 to forward the Hastings Library builfflnt) Wbjecf. Hastings librarian Barb Schondelmayer discussed the project with the dub at Monday's meeting. President Scott Bloom said, *We'ra proud that community leaders can be part of such a project. We hope that other area service dubs will join us In support of this community project." Shown in the picture are (left to right) Dave Solrnes, Dave Kuzava, deft Mansfield, Bill Doherty, Barb Schondelmayer, Don Myers, Herm Bottcher, Dean Miller, Scott Bloom and Rotary President Bob Nida. • NOTICE • J Use the BANNER The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held October 24, 2000, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554. Paid for by Miner, 10612 Parker Rd., Delton BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR THE NOV. 7,2000 GENERAL ELECTION The Baltimore Township clerk will hold a public accuracy test of the eledronic tabulating equip­ ment to demonstrate io the public that votes cast will be accurately counted for all offices and on all proposals. The accuracy test will be held on October 31, 2000 at 12:00pm at the Baltimore Township Hall, 3100 E. Dowling Road. Tracy Mitchell, Clerk EARN $9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN Hastings Business Professional Women Saturday, October 28 10 a.m. ~ 2 p.m. y (or until items last) . at Hastings Wal-Mart \ E) Proceeds to Scholarship Fund Q Preventing Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a health problem that makes To find out more about osteoporosis and have a your bones thin, weak and more likely to break. free bone density screening, call and make an Later in life, this can be a real threat to your appointment. health and lifestyle. All women are at risk for and we will have information on hand to answer osteoporosis, but some are more likely to suffer all your questions. Join the nursing assistant class at Thornapplc Manor and make a difference in the lives of others. The class will be held November 2 through November 20 ami is not in session on weekends. After successful completion of state testing, wage will increase to $10.65 per hour. To ensure the safety of our residents and staff, all applicants are subject to criminal background checks and drug screens. Apply for this opportunity in person by October 24 at: Thornapple Manor •Xormpple 2700 N“hvi,le RdJHanor Ml 49058 HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP QUALITY CAR CLEANING The bone density test is painless from it than others. The good news is that it can be controlled or even prevented. Are you at high­ er risk? You may be at higher risk for osteoporosis if you: Kenneth S. Merriman. M.D. Daryl S. Larke. M.D. Eric S. Lcep. D.O. • Have had a low calcium intake over your lifetime. 840 Cook Road. Hastings • Are past menopause and do not take estrogen • Are thin or underweight • Are Asian. Hispanic or Caucasian • Have a family history of osteoporosis • Have a history offracturefs) (616) 945-9529 800-596-1005 Time to have your car protected before winter DE-TARING, WASHING, WAXING, BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER A POLYMER SEALANT, VACU­ UMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO, MOTOR CLEANING, COMBINATION SPECIALS, ETC. ac>ajp awhoel very available in local area 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E.W. BLISS 616/945-5607 Currently the Authority has more than $1.2 million in the debt retirement ac­ count, Goyings said. The amount is so large, he said, because some users of the system have paid their special assessments in full. The money held in reserve could be used to pay off pan of the debt early, he said. But the Authority is collecting inter­ est on the $1.2 million, and that interest is more than the Authority is paying on the bond, so it's in the best interests of the Authority to keep the money in the ac­ count and just make regular scheduled bon^ payments, he said. During another portion of this week's County Board meeting, the Southwest Bairy Sewer and Water Authority was the topic of Delton citizen Barb Cichy who spoke during the public comment time. She said she was concerned that the Authority canceled its Oct. 23 Board meet­ ing without an explanation. "The Authority had a full agenda, and there was a great deal of public business to be conducted and everything has been put on hold and no one seems to know for what reason," Cichy said. She asked a number of questions, includ­ ing: "Who authorized the cancellation of this public meeting so close to the election date? What emergency situation occurred that demanded the suspension of the pub­ lic’s business so close to the election date? When is this public meeting going to be rescheduled? Possibly after the election date? Is the Authority taking its orders from the county? The county canceled the meeting you were setting up with the ex­ perts to answer questions from both the public and the county regarding the spend­ ing of the public's monies. Without any documentation you stated in the Banner (two weeks ago, before Drake's latest opin­ ion was issued) that everything is hunkydory with the finances. This is beginning to have the smell of two-week-old fish." Bailey said the county's canceled meeting about the sewer did not pertain to the elec­ tion. "We are not going to use this Board of Commission to aid those people into get­ ting office...or "to see that they get out of office. That is the responsibility of the cit­ izens down there lo vote their conscience," Bailey said. He said Drake's recent letter of explana­ tion about the debt funds eliminates the need for a public meeting on the subject He said citizens who have other questions about the Authority or sewer and water pro­ ject should direct them to the Authority or other township officials. "The county," Cichy said, "has repeat­ edly said over and over again. We don't want lo be in the sewer business' and had the responsibly of the accountability. The county pledged the entire general fund of the county as collateral. Get the point, the county as much as it is distasteful to you. you are in the sewer business. As the owner the county is responsible and ac­ countable lo every taxpayer in the county and the bondholders who lent die money* Two weeks ago, Bailey reiterated that the county did not want to be in the sewer business but that il was interested in pro­ tecting Delton area citizens as well as the bonding. He said the county would be will­ ing to lake any needed legal action to pro­ vide the protection if needed. "With the dates and timing of the release of the auditor's reports, my opinion is our public officials have already manipulated the election." Cichy said. "We have candi­ dates standing for public office who are en­ titled to answers. They are unable to get to the truth if they are unable to ask their questions because public meetings are can­ celed without justification. We have been unable to find the reasons why the public is getting blown off. Is anyone ever going to be held responsible except the taxpayers that have done absolutely nothing wrong, have done everything in good faith and have had nothing lo hide?" Newspapers, handbills, business cards, posters, flyers, forms, announcements, book and booklets... WE DO IT ALL. Quality Printing is our specialty. J-Ad Graphics PRirmna depaktmeht Cail us at 945-9554 for a quotation. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 26. 2000 - Page 17 Road Commission appointment nixed again by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor In a deadlock 4-4 vote, the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday failed again to appoint a new member to the County Road Commission. David Michael Boles, supervisor of Assyria Township, was re-nominated to the road post by Commissioner Jeff Mackenzie, who had voted against him when he was first nominated two weeks ago. Besides Mackenzie, commissioners Clare Tripp. Emmet Herrington and Bob Wenger voted for Boles this week. Tripp said Boles "stood out" among the applicants. "He was a very good appli­ cant and he's still very interested in the position and extremely qualified," she said. Herrington, who is Boles' father-in-law, abstained from voting for Boles two Steve Wales and Judy Thoresen, Barry County Disaster Services co-chairs, present Walt Eavey (center) with the American Red Cross Disaster Services Volunteer of the Year award for 1999-2000. Walt Eavey is selected top Red Cross volunteer Walt Eavey of Middleville was named Barry County Disaster Services Volun­ teer of the Year Tuesday night at the American Red Cross of West Central Michigan in Barry County's quarterly meeting at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. Disaster Co-chairs Judy Thoresen and Steve Wales presented the award of a certificate and heavy duty personalized mag flashlight to Eavey. "Walt has served the Red Cross in Barry County for over one year and is also a volunteer with the Thornapple Township Tire department," said local Red Cross Coordinator Gayle Marsh. "His dedication to the Red Cross and his leadership and support to Disaster Ser­ vices in Barry County resulted in this se lection. "Walt was instrumental in assessing the damage and obtaining services for the residents at Jordan Lake earlier this year during the floods,"she added. "He is also a disaster action team leader, who answers single family Tire calls on behalf of the Red Cross, and is trained to estab­ lish shelters in the case of a mass disas­ ter." Discussion at the Red Cross meeting centered on new packets of information that were distributed to the local disaster services volunteers in attendance. In­ cluded in the evening's program was recognition in the form of volunteer pins and certificates for the work done by the Disaster Action Team members over the previous year. Members of the Barry County Disaster Action Teams «ue Chris Bowles, Walt Eavey, Barbara Getty. Darrel Hawbakcr, Sandy Hawbaker, Dan Johnson, Michael Jones, Gloria kelley, Carl Moore, Betty Moore, kay Rowley, Lynette Shotts, Shirley Stahl and Sarah LEGAL NOTICE Woodward. The American Red Cross has been a leader for more than 80 years in health and safety education throughout West Michigan. A volunteer-led humanitarian organization, the Red Cross is commit­ ted to helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. All American Red Cross disaster assis­ tance is free, made possible through gifts of time and money from people living here in West Central Michigan. Anyone interested in supporting the programs of the Red Cross may call to offer services as a volunteer Disaster Ac­ tion Team member. All disaster services training is free of charge and many of the classes are offered in the Hastings area. For more information, call the Barry County office at 945-3122. STREET, continued from page 1 city will incur some costs in getting the change arranged through the proper state agencies. Mansfield and Nystrom met earlier this month to discuss the matter and it was suggested that perhaps the mostly rural residential State Road, which runs east and west to the north of State Street, could get the name change instead. However, Barry County Planning and Zoning Administrator Jim McManus said State Road also goes through Eaton County and it's a good idea for it to keep the same name. City Assessor Judy Myers, in a written report, noted that Slate Street has 216 to­ tal addresses, including 140 commercial businesses, 17 industrial businesses and 39 residential. City Hall itself is located at 201 E. State St. Mansfield suggested that citizens and the Barry County Chamber of Commerce become involved in deciding the new name for State Street Mayor Frank Campbell said, "The cit­ izens directly involved with this ought to be able to come down (to council cham­ bers to speak to city officials)." Middleville area official, developer Bill Getty dies by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville community was shocked Thursday by the news of the sudden death of Bill Getty on Oct. 18, local developer and former local public official. Thomapple Township supervisor Don Boysen said, "We arc all pretty much in shock here. He was so important in this community." Getty, who died while on vacation last week, had been a trustee on the Thomapple Township Board. "He was the nicest philanthropist I ever met," former Middleville Rotary Club President Judy Sloan said. Getty had accompanied Sloan and other Rotary Club members to Nicaragua following Hurricane Mitch to help with recovery and reconstruc­ tion efforts. Village Manager Bryan Groesbeck said, "Bill cared deeply for this community. He invested in itt future. He will be greatly weeks ago but said he voted for Boles this time because he was upset that commissioners did not tell him that they had heard unsubstantiated allegations about Boles' past employment. Herring­ ton said he asked his son-in-law about the matter and Boles produced proof that the allegations indeed were not true. Herrington said the allegations impugn his character and his son-in-law's. Herrington has said he doesn't have to abstain because he has no financial in­ terest or other interest in the appoint­ ment. Casting votes against Boles were County Board Chairman Jim Bailey. John Barnett, Sandy James and Rod Goebel. Bailey asked the Central Services Board, which oversees the Road Com­ mission, to recommend another candi­ date for consideration at another meet­ ing. missed." Getty had appeared recently at a Mid­ dleville Village Council meeting to ask that the formation of a Downtown Developmem Authority be considered. He wanted to make sure that development along M­ 37, such as his multi-purpose Town Square development, tied in with Main Street im­ provements. He was bom in Grand Rapids in 1938 and grew up in Middleville. He graduated from the Thornapplc kellogg High School in 1956. Getty was very active in the Middleville Rotary Club. He could be found corralling the ducks for the duck race, volunteering time and energy and always ready to praise the accomplishments of students honored by the club. The family has asked that memorial contributions be made to the Middleville Rotary Scholarship Fund in his name. The public hearing is scheduled for 7:30 pan. Monday. Nov. 27. In other business at the meeting Monday evening, the City Council: • Noted that the fall leaf pickup pro­ gram will begin Monday. Nov. 13, in the Second Ward. City crews will remove leaves and sticks and branches that are six inches in diameter or less. City officials also are examining a leaf pickup machine used by Marshall in that process to see if it's a viable idea. • Learned from City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes that owners of the house at 236 W. Marshall St. have va­ cated the property. The city is taking over the house and property under the drug forfeiture law Fekkes also recommended the city pay up to $3,200 in delinquent taxes as soon as it receives the quit claim deed. Coun­ cil members unanimously agreed. • Agreed to have a workshop at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, on the city's 1999-2000 fiscal year audit. The regular council meeting will start that night at 7:30. • Agreed to award the rock salt bid for winter de-icing of roads to the Detroit Salt Co. for $33,671. Morton came in with a bid that was $231 lower, but Di­ rector of Public Services Tim Girrbach said Detroit Salt Co. has provided the city with the best quality salt and prompt delivery, which he said is worth the extra­ small cost. "For the extra $231, I think it’s money well spent," he told the council. • Approved a request from the Hastings Lions Club to have the 46th annual Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 2. A new route is being proposed, and city of­ ficials will review it with representatives of the Lions Club. • Authorized the signing of a lease agreement with Advance Stone & Tile at the industrial incubator for all of Novem­ ber and December. • Was told by Fekkes of the cancella­ tion of Monday night's scheduled closed session on purchasing real estate. • Was paid a visit by members of a Webelos scout group. Ten candidates have applied for the six-year term on the Road Commission to replace retiring Jack Lenz. Herrington said Commissioner Robert Wenger was the only board member who had the "intestinal fortitude" to tell him about the "vicious gossip" about his son­ in-law. However, Mackenzie said he had wanted to tell Herrington after the Oct. 10 meeting but couldn't because Herring­ ton left the meeting right after the vote so he asked Wenger to tell Herrington because he knew the two were friends. Mackenzie and Wenger told the board this week they didn't believe the accusa­ tions against Boles. "I would have preferred not to bring ♦his up publicly," Mackenzie said. You’ve made it public and I hope with your son-in-law's blessing to do so," he told Herrington. "I will accept your de­ nial. I felt it was important that we get that information before we put someone in a position of this kind of public re­ sponsibility. I think the committee sys­ tem is there to be a finder of facts for the board and address concerns of this very nature...! wouldn't have stood up and said anything about you, your son-in-law or anyone else without proof that they were true." "They are hearsay rumors...," Wenger agreed. "...I can throw that in the garbage... The people of Assyria Town­ ship who have voted him supervisor don't seem to have a problem with Mr. Boles* character." Bailey said his reason for voting against Boles both times had nothing to do with the allegations, but because Boles lives close to another Road Com­ mission member and thought it would be better representation to have someone from another part of the county. Bailey said Herrington and Wenger both voted against appointing a current Road Com­ mission member for the same reason. Wenger said that's true if you have can­ didates that are equally qualified. Bailey said he also didn't vote for Boles because as a township supervisor he does not go on the Road Commission lours because he wanted to leave it up to the experts. "I question if you don't make the tours because you don't have the expertise, where does the day change that now you are the expert to make the (road) deci­ sions." Mackenzie, after the meeting, said be changed his mind to vote for Boles when be realized there was no proof to the al­ legations. He said he would have pre­ ferred to delay me vote two weeks ago to investigate the rumors and that's why he voted "no" the first time. On a related issue, Tripp said the county's attorney has reconfirmed the board's right to make the appointment. Citizen Robert Dwyer of Hastings has previously told the board that he believes it is illegal for current commissioners to make the appointment because their terms expire Dec. 31 and the new Road Commission position begins Jan. 1. Dwyer cites a 1933 Attorney General opinion to support his position. LX Visit Us on the MET Jadnews.com STARTING AT THE TOP? E^Qiumpmt MODCE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on March 20.1997. by Anthony J. Norris and Deborah M. Norris, hus­ band and wife, as Mortgagor, in Mainstreet Savings Bank FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage wnj recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on March 26. 1997. in Uber 689. Page 87 (the "Mortgage"). and on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Fifty Six Thousand Four Hundred One Dollar and 68/100 ($56,401 68) as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale n the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. November 9. 2000. at 1 00 o'clock in the after noon, at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of hold ing the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bid­ der. at public sale, for the purposes of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, described m the Mortgage as follows LOT 3 OF BLOCK 23 OF THE EASTERN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF Commonly known es 420 East Madison. Hastings. Michigan The length of the redemption period will be six(6) months from the date of the sale Dated October 12. 2000 Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB 629 West State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (11/2) J DREAMNG OF < YOU'RE OUTGOING. AMBITIOUS. INNOVATIVE. WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN S1 000 Siijii on Bonus tou're as American as Applebee's. The fact is, our culture is as unique as you are. It gives you the chance to learn. 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This position is responsible for management and direc­ tion of al patient billing, ac­ count resolution, customer credit policies and proce­ dures receipting functions of knowledge of healthcare billing and collections, cod­ ing and managed care is pre­ ferred. Supervisory billing experience is preferred. An advanced degree is an ad­ vantage. Pennock Hospital offers a total compensation package which includes competitive salary, and innovative Flexible Benefits package, paid time oft, tuition reimbursement for continuing education; and personal tax-deferred savings plans as well as a company sponsored Pen­ sion pregram. Please submit resume with letter of introduction to: Pennock Hospital, 1009 W. Green St, Hastings, MI 49058; phone (616)948-3112 or fax: (616) 945-4130. DRIVER- additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Full-time, part-time, benefits (full-time), good working environment. 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(Cube Van) Local route! Training provided, lots of hours! 616-949-2424 Jobline. Utihilt lloiih \ $500 WILL MOVE you in. Open floor plan, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Call us at Delta 1­ 800-968-7376. ABANDONED REPO- Bank need someone to assume payments on huge 3 bed­ room home. Will move if necessary. 1-800-672-9604. ABANDONED REPO: BANK needs someone to as­ sume, will move if necessa­ ry. Cal) Delta Homes, 1-800­ 968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968­ 7376. FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repos­ sessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800­ 672-9604. LOT MODEL CLEARANCE save 1000's! Low down pay­ ment with easy financing. Call Delta 1-800-968-7376. REPO: MUST SELL Will look at any offer, 3 bed room,2 ba tn. Will move if necessary. 1-8OO-672-S-6O4. OCTOBER 28,1909-JUNE 8, 1997. MARION DAWSON ELLIS­ TON. REMEMBERING YOU ON YOUR BIRTHDAY. WE LOVE YOU A MISS YOU MOTHER ALL YOUR CHILDREN A FAMILIES FOUND: LADIES' RING in Nashville first week of Octo­ ber, cal) 517-852-2152. Kt ill I shift FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW or $0 down! Gov't A Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Cal) for listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5225. * 1 nht/nt s ANTIQUE SHOW: BARRY County Fairgrounds Expo Complex, on M-37. Novem­ ber 4-5, two large buildings, quality antiques. Just north of Hastings on M-37. Satur­ day 10am-6pm; Sunday 10am-4:30pm, S2.50 Admis­ sion. / ar Salt AIR COMPRESSOR: 6.5HP, 220 volt, 55 gallon, $275 obo. (616)945-3021 NEW STORAGE SHEDS. Will deliver, (616)838-0192. REMINGTON 1100 BLACK SYNTH. STOCK, MATTE FINISH 12 GA. CANTI­ LEVERED DEER BARREL JUST IN- ONE ONLY- $500 CASH PRICE SECOND HAND CORNERS. \ahoHtil \<h FREEPORT: 5 ROLLING acres on Woodschool/Loftus Rd. Perked. Asking $42,900. (616)878-7956 ( <u (I of I hank \ THE FAMILY OF Gerald (doc) Mater wish to take this opportunity to thank neigh­ bors and friends for the flowers, food, cards and vis­ its. To al) relatives who were there for me. To my son, dauehter-in-law and grand­ children who were my “rocks'' during this very hard time. A special thankyou to Judy Hook, Diana Kuempel and Jerry Kent. Above all to Pastor DeGroo’. and Pastor Desno, God bless them both. Dolores Mater. Linden A Wendy Mater. ( mu in n ii 11 \ \ • •{ it t HOME OWNERS! CREDIT problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improve­ ment, quick closings. Call 7 days/24 hrs. Allied Mort­ gage Capital Corp, 1-800­ 611-3766. PAPER DRIVE! Hastings K­ Mart parking lot; by the gar­ den center. October 19th thru November 13th. Unac­ ceptable Items: Any wax coated or slick/glossy mate­ rial, wet newspapers, maga­ zines, catalogs, corrugated cardboard (no contaminates or garbage). Questions or need more information on delivery to the site or pick­ up? Call Wendall Day(616)945-4094. WANTED: PERMANENT­ LY DISABLED firearm deer hunters. For information and application send self ad­ dressed stamped envelope to Wildlife Biologist, 9289 N. 40th St., Hickory Comers, MI 49060 HHS CLASS OF 1961. Please come to the first meeting to plan our 2001 re­ union. Mills Landing restau­ rant, October 29th, 3:00pm. SALE! SMALL QUILTS, wall and door hangings, sea­ sonal gifts. Thursday- Satur­ day, 10am- 4pm thru De­ cember. 520 N. Boltwood. BUILDING MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION: Steel buildings, never put up. 40x48 was $8,080, now $5,212. 50x90 was $16,670 will sell $9,980.800-292-0111. HOMEWORKERS NEED­ ED: $635 weekly processing mail. Easy! No experience needed. Call 1-800-440-1570 Ext.5085 24hrs. 1st t it alitfii ALL SELF-CONTAINED GEM camper. 10-1/2 ft, 4 burner gas stove w/oven. Gas heat, gas light, terrifical­ ly insulated. Good for deer hunting (been deer hunting in it many times). $600. (616)795-4112. LOOKING FOR A good winter home? We have a 1996 Avion 5th wheel Travel Trailer on a lovely lot in a good RV park near Foley, Al. The RV is 36' long with 2 slides. Also a storage shed. Only about 15 miles north of Gulf Shore. For more infor­ mation call (616)374-0020 leave a message. CUSTOM SEWING- AL­ TERATION to zippers. Call 945-9712 for appointment. GUITAR/BASS LESSONS AND minor instrument re­ pair. For appt, call (616)962­ 2131 HANDYMAN SERVICES RESPONSIBLE “LOW RATES.' HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODEL­ ING PROJECTS!! CALL (616)948-4093. NEED YOUR LAUNDRY DONE? Tired of doing it yourselP Quality work for reasonable rates, call (616)­ 945-9381. Hastings Drop Off Laundry. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. (Joe Mix Piano Service.l Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. STUMP GRINDING: BEST rate around. Fully insured. Call (616)765-3450. /A’. Hl BAY MEADOW CONDO­ MINIUMS: new exciting condos in Gun Lake area. Features of these condos in­ clude 1 or 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, daylight windows, ca­ thedral ceilings in kitchen, great room, oak kitchen, 4 season porch is available and much more. Call Jack Grashuis, 974-6150, 291-4269 or Greenridge Realty 281­ 2100. - NEWS of the LOCAL AREA can be read each week in The Hastings BANNER Call Us at 945-9554 to subscribe Published by...J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Contact Us...ON LINE at: www.Jadncws.com for up to the moment news information. POLICE BEAT: \nh>in<ilii i 1995 CHEVY LUMINA 4 door. Under 60,000 miles. Air, cruise, tilt, remote key­ less entry, power windows/locks, and more. V-6. Only $8,100. (616)945­ 4106 Steve, (see it in parking lot at Bob's Gun & Tackle Shop) '87 FORD ESCORT: $500 obo. Also. 1968 352, runs good, $250 obo. (616)945­ 3021 Credit card fraud reported to police WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - A Woodland area resident was notified by a credit card company last week that someone in Illinois had used her social security number to obtain a credit card. Trooper Charles Morden said. "They said it had been done in 1998 and that the balance was up-to-date," said Morden. "Apparently they’ve been paying the balance." Morden plans to contact the suspects as part of his investigation, but had not done so as of Tuesday, he said. Suspect sought for Indecent exposure HASTINGS - A heivy-ret. white man in hi> mid-205 who drives a small, black car with a loud exhaust is being ught for questioning about a reported case of indecent exposure, according to Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. A child "safety" (student crossing guard) near Southeastern Elementary school reported that on Oct. 16, the car passed by her three trines at about 7:45 a.m. The 10-year-old girl was apparently on duty at Marshall and East streets when the man exposed hitnself to her. said Leedy. The man is described as "chubby." with short, dark hair. He was wearing a black shirt with a picture on it. said Leedy. The car is a newer model and is "small" with red pin stripes. "We re asking that anybody that has information about this to please contact our department." said Leedy. The investigation is continuing. The Hastings City Police can be reached at 945-5744. Party leads to police investigation ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A small party that led to underage drinking and a minor female falling victim to improper touching is under investigation by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers reported two juvenile girls were visiting the home of a Wayland school teacher recently and were apparently asleep on the woman's couch when the woman went to bed at about 2:30 un. The girls then allegedly invited four or five boys to the home without the homeowner's knowledge, said police. One of the guests, a 21-year-old man. arrived with alcohol and all six or seven juveniles at the home allegedly drank the alcohol, said police. One of the girls, a 14-year-old, reported that the 21-year-old also allegedly fondled her breasts. Charges are pending against the man for supplying alcohol to minors and for fondling the girl. The teacher, who is reportedly related to the two girls, is not a suspect in the incident, according to the report. Campers fall victim to burglaries HOPE TOWNSHIP - Five travel trailers parked al Camp Michawana apparently were broken into Oct. 7 while the victims were gathered in a nearby pavilion, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Deputies reported that four of the five trailers were unlocked and one was entered through a door that was pried open. Stolen from one trailer was a television set. a glucometer and a purse containing credit cards, a social security card, a checkbook and $25 cash. A purse taken from another trailer contained $100 cash, a social security card, medical insurance cards and a checkbook. Yet another purse stolen contained similar Hems but no cash, deputies reported. Police have no suspects. Couple still recovering from injuries HASTINGS - A Hastings couple hurt while riding a motorcycle in Richland Oct 14 is still listed in fair condition at Burgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, a hospital spokesperson said Wednesday. Thomas Clinton "Clint" Neil, 27, and his wife, Angie, 29, suffered multiple injuries in the 7:39 p.m. crash in which a car driven by an Indiana man turned into their northbound M-43 (32nd Street) motorcycle, raid Richland Police Chief Diane Coles. "She's got a fractured leg. her knee is fractured and she has back and head injuries," said Coles. Coles said last week that Joseph Martinsen. 26, of Indiana, had not been issued a citation while the investigation into the crash continued. Coles could not be reached for an update as of press time Wednesday. She said last week, however, that the Neils wore unapproved helmets when the crash occurred. "They had labels on them that said, 'For looks only, not to be used as a safety device,'" said Coles. "We have her helmet but we don't know what happened to his. It looks a little like a bicycle helmet." Richie's Coffee Shop is collecting donations to assist the couple during their recovery. Teens caught with pot at skate park HASTINGS - Three 15-year-old boy' and one 16-year-old boy may be charged with illegal possession of marijuana as a result of an Oct. 19 incident at the Hastings skate park, according to the Hastings City Police Department. An officer responded to the park after receiving a tip that the boys were smoking pot, using a pipe in the public Thud Ward Park. The officer located the boys, but when he asked them to empty their pockets, no drugs were found. "We left the scene and began walking through the park* the officer reported. "Where they had been was a silver pipe with a design on the handle and a baggy of marijuana." The four boys then confessed to smoking a "bowl," and one of the 15-year-olds confessed to taking the marijuana to the park. BLACK 1998 GRAND Am GT: 1 owner, excellent con­ dition inside A out. Power everything, sunroof A CD player. Grey interior, 86,000 miles, $9,795. (616)891-7874 HASTINGS - A break-in at Riverbend Golf Course clubhouse sometime late Oct. 17 or early Oct. 18 left the business cleaned of its golf balls, a golf bag, liquor, pop FOR SALE OR take over lease: 2000 Kia. 5,700 miles. (616)945-0912 and candy. Trooper Charles Morden said the crime was discovered by golfers who reported the incident to owner Dennis Storrs when he arrived early Wednesday morning. The perpetrators apparently pried open the rear door to the establishment to get BLOODHOUND PUPPIES, AKC, bom 8/16/00, (616)248-3242. FREE LONG HAIRED kit­ tens. (616)945-9351. (millet Salt PRE MOVING SALE: Sat­ urday, October 28th., 9-3pm. 10715 Pleasant Lake Rd., Delton. Some furniture, clothes, household items, tv., nice piano A more. Troopers probe clubhouse burglary inside. "Once inside, they grabbed a pair of golf gloves and stole a number of golf balls, a bag, some Snickers, gum and six open fifths of liquor off of the bar and six to 10 cases of beer," Morden said. The perpetrators then took the keys to two golf carts, he said. "They may have loaded the stuff in a car and drove it to a different location," said Morden. "It also appears they had a little joy ride around the course. They damaged holes number 17 and 18 and then returned the carts to their proper spots near the clubhouse." None of the stolen goods have been recovered and anyone with information is asked to call the Michigan State Police at 948-8283 or Silent Observer at 1-800­ 310-9031, said Morden. See POLICE BEAT, continued on page 20 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 26. 2000 - Page 19 Ex-Hastings man’s killer found guilty by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A Paw Paw man who feared he would be executed after he Tired nine shots into Charles Jeffrey Roscoe, formerly of Hast­ ings. on Halloween last year was found guilty Thursday in Van Buren County Circuit Court. Gale Fishcll. 54, will likely be ordered to spend between 15 and 18 1/2 years in the Michigan Department of Corrections when he is sentenced Oct. 30 on the sec­ ond degree murder conviction, according to reports. Fishcll was also found guilty during the three-day trial of being a felon in possession of an assault rifle, said Roscoe's mother, Patricia Roscoe Lan­ caster. and of using a firearm during the commission of a felony. Tm glad he was found guilty,” said Roscoe's niece, Amanda Rose of Hast­ ings. "It bothers me that someone could do something like that. You see stuff like this on T.V. and you think 'that will never happen in my family,' and a week later, it did." According to reports, Fishell and Roscoe often drank together at the Ea­ gles Club in Paw Paw and had been Need Printing? Get a quote from the FULL SERVICE PRINTERS! J-Ad Graphics N. Broadway, Hastings CM 616-945-9554 What Does Advance know there was a dead man inside his trailer, authorities said. According to reports. Fishell had been arrested five previous times for drunken driving. There was no apparent motive for the shooting, however. "The record was completely devoid of any competent evidence to support de­ liberation. acting in the heat of passion or that there was anything careless or reckless about it.” said Judge William Buhl of the shooting. Buhl had limited the jury's options to A Paw Paw man was found guilty in Van Buren County Circuit Court Thurs­ day of murdering Charles "Jeff" Roscoe (pictured) formerly of Mid­ dleville and Hastings. there together the night of the shooting. 'They were seen intoxicated, they were both drunk," Luannc Roscoe, the victim's ex-wife, told reporters last November. "They were arguing with each other." But Club Secretary Jim Payne said both men "seemed to be having a good time," when they left the club that night. Fishell told authorities that he had been drinking with Roscoe, 42. inside FishelI's Territorial Road home most of the day, however. A police detective testified that Fishell admitted to making up various stories about an accidental shooting be­ cause he was afraid he would be sen­ tenced lo execution in an electric chair and "had to try something." Fishell apparently pulled the gun on Roscoe that night and shot him several times, then called police to let them own funeral now ... instead of someone else having lo make the choice about a casket, dergy, church, graveside or alternative service. And. as you know, . It Means 1OU Decide ... NOW! He is survived by his sons, mother, his brothers. Kevin, of Middleville, Timothy of Lowell, Brian of Buchanan and a sis­ ter. Merry Sherk of Hastings, significant other. Dema Gcrencer of Paw Paw, and two grandchildren. He was employed at the Michigan De­ partment of Transportation in the Kala­ mazoo maintenance garage as an operat­ ing engineer for more than 20 years. "He was my favorite uncle," said Amanda. "He was the only one who would come visit us. I miss him." LEGAL NOTICES You make all the decisions about jour Really Mean? acquittal or a second-degree murder con­ viction though the prosecutor had sought a first-degree murder conviction. "They were not friends.” said Patricia Lancaster Friday. "They all hung out at the Eagles but the two of them were not buddies." Roscoe, who was born in Hastings and formerly lived in Middleville, left behind three sons. Josh, 12. Jeremy. 23 and Gordon, 15. He was preceded in death by son, Eric, in 1977. and a brother, Scott, in 1962. every thing gets more expensive, so you can buy al today’s prices. We have a plan to fit your financial situation. Call todaj for an appointment We’re here to help (616) 945-2471 Family Service Representative ren Funeral Home, Inc. David C. Wren, Manager 1401 N. Broadway at Woodlawn Ave. Hastings. Michigan 49058 NOTICE CLOSE OF ACCURACY TEST A public accuracy test will be conducted on the fol­ lowing date and time for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots for the PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, to be held on Tuesday. November 7. 2000. in CARLTON TOWN­ SHIP. BARRY COUNTY. The Public Accuracy Test will be held at: October 31. 2000, at 4 p.m. 85 Welcome Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 Candidates and other interested parties are invit­ ed to attend For further information contact: WILMA DANIELS 616 945-5990 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP ELECTORS The following Township proposal will appear on the November 7, 2000 General ballot: Shall the 15 mill tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Baltimore Township, Barry County imposed under Article IX. Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased for said Township by .30 mill ($.30 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2001 through 2004 inclusive for LIBRARY purposes; and shall the Township levy such increase in mill­ age for such purpose during such period, which increase will raise in the first year of such levy an estimated $8,784.00? SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Oct. 3, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. Board members all present Also 10 citizens and guests Dept reports and correspondence received Authorized fire chief framing classes Passed resolution in opposition to Proposal 00 2 Authorized purchase of phones Bills read and approved Darlene Harper, Clerk Attested to by John Gates. Supervisor (10.26) SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OCTOBER 11,2000 All Board Members and 14 guests present Approved agenda, treasurer's report and min­ utes of previous meeting Received request for widening and blacktop­ ping Stamm Rd Payment of vouchers approved June Doster Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Earl (10/26) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Jennifer M Knauss, a married woman. Ronald L. Bagley Sr., a married man and Eileen J Bagley, his wife (original mortgagors) to Union Federal Savmgs Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated July 2. 1996. and recorded on July 28. 1998 in Document *1015693. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated August 3. 1998, Which was recprdfxLpnNovember 9. 1998 in Document *1020384. WrtyT&nty Records on which mortgage there is darmed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT AND 42/100 dollars ($73,278 42), including inter­ est at 7 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in and said mortgage and the state in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 100 p.m., on November 30. 2000 Said premises are situated in CITY OF DEL­ TON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 6 and the East 1/2 of Lot 5. BARRETT ACRES, according to the Plat thereof as record­ ed m Liber 4 of Plats on Page 30. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October 19. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248 593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200022977 Stallions (11/16) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by DeVan LaGrone. Sarah A LaGrone. husband and wife and Charles W Murphy, a single man (original mortgagors) to CONSECO FINANCE SERVIC­ ING CORP f/k/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 16. 1998. and recorded on August 24, 1998 in Document •1016907, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol ONE HUNDRED THIRTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND NINETY-THREE AND 21 100 dollars ($137.093.21). mdudtng interest at 11 250% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 pm. on December 7. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing at the Northeast corner of the East 20 acres of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1 '4 lying South of the public highway known as Lewis Road. Section 29 Town 2 North. Range 10 West, as place of beginning, thence South 600 feet along the East line of said 20 acres thence West 300 feet parallel with the centerline of Lewis Road, thence North 288 86 feet parallel with said East Ire. thence E»st 160 feet parallel with the centerline of Lewis Road, thence North 311 14 feet parallel with said East: thence East 140 feet along said centedme to the place of beginning The redempt jn period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October 26. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593 1310 Trott 4 Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200013148 Gators (1123) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been m-ide in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ned C Vanderroest an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis fka Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated May 10. 1996. and recorded on May 21. 1996 in Liber 661, on Page 25. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUN­ DRED TWENTY-TWO AND 27/100 dollars ($49.822 27). including interest at 8 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m on November 30. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan and are described as A parcel of land in the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, described as: beginning at a point which ts 1266 56 feet East of and 515 89 feet North of the Southwest comer of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, running thence North 14 degrees 25 minutes East, for 88 feet, thence South 51 degrees 26 minutes East for 177 feet to an intersection with the normal shore line of Pre Lake, thence Southwesterly along said shore line for 48 feet, thence North 66 degrees 16 minutes West for 146 feet to the place of begrnrg The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October .19.-2000 u.. FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248 593-1305 Trott 4 Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #991011257 Panthers (11/16) ■MQRTGAGLSALE RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has occurred r the conditions of a mortgage made by WILLIAM V SEMPF and CONNIE G SEMPF. husband and wife to NBD MORTGAGE COMPANY. a Delaware Corporation 1550 East Beltline SE. Ste. 303, Grand Rapids. Ml 49506. dated April 29. 1983. and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on May 9.1983. m Uber 253 at Page 880 Said mortgage was assigned to FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF ROCHESTER which merged into and was acquired by MARINE MIDLAND BANK n/k/a HSBC BANK USA. 2929 Walden Ave.. Depew. NY 14043. by an assignment dated September 1. 1987 and recorded with the Baity County Register of Deeds on November 2. 1987 in Uber 458 at Page 953. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entre unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forth­ with. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest, at the rate of 11 500% per annum on said mortgage the sum of TWENTY-THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-NINE and 72/100 DOLLARS ($23.549 72) No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby g.ven that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney's fees allowed by law. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the Barry County place of hold­ ing the Circuit Court withm the County of Barry. Juy of Hastings on Thursday November 30. 2000. at 1 00 p.m . local time Pursuant to Public Act No 104. Public Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A3240(3)) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the fore­ closure sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale The premises covered by said mortgage is sit uated m the Township of Baltimore. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and more fully described BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE N LINE OF SECTION 32. T2N. R8W. DISTANT N 89 DEGREES 30 40' W 879 45 FT FROM THE NE CORNER OF SAID SECTION. THENCE CON­ TINUING ALONG SAID N LINE N 89 DEGREES 30’ 40' W 219 46 FT. THENCE S 00 DEGREES 07’ 52” E 1332 83 FT. THENCE S 89 DEGREES 34 18‘ E ALONG THIS S LINE OF THE N 1 /2 OF THE NE 1 4 OF SAID SECTION 216 19 FT. THENCE N 00 DEGREES 16 18' E 1332.59 FT TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PPN 08-002-032 227-00 HSBC BANK USA Assignee of Mortgagee Dated October 12. 2000 James W Batchelor (P25500) RUSSELL 4 BATCHELOR Suite 411-S Waters Buiidrg 161 Ottawa Avenue, N W Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (11/9) (616) 774-8422 Synopsis BARRY TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting October 3, 2000 Called to Order at 7:30 p.m. All Board members present Several guests Adopted Resolution 00-9. Opposition to Let Local Votes Count Adopted Resolution 00-8. nomination for Developmental Rights Appointed Election Inspectors for Nov 7 Election Authorized October bills for $26,303 05 Meeting adjourned at 9 29 p.m. Respectfully. Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Attested to hy: Richard Barnum. Supervisor (10/26) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice « hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals wU conduct a public hearing for the following TABLED CASE NUMBER V-44-2000 - Tracy Park, (applicant). LOCATION: At 13634 S M-37 Hwy. on the South side between Culver and Mill Lake Rds. in Sec 22. Johnstown Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 20x24 ft. and 10 x 10 ft. L-shaped addition to an existing house that ts too close to the road right­ of-way 47 ft (the minimum is 75 ft.) and that is too dose to the side lot line 13 ft. (the minimum is 20 ft ) in the AR zoning district TABLED CASE NUMBER V-44-2000 ureexsioe vonsirucnon inc., (appucani), micx 4 Jennifer Buller, (property owners). LOCATION: At 4614 Turtle Rock Dr. on the lakeside off Wildwood Rd. in Sec. 4, Orangeville Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a second story and a proposed foyer 6 x 10 ft. on an existing house that is too dose the side lot line ,_8 ft. (the minimum ts 9 ft.) and too close to the rear lot line 1 ft (the minimum is 10 ft.) In the RL1 zoning district CASE NUMBER V-47-2000 - Lsurie Thomas, (applicant). LOCATION: At 178 Leach Lake Rd. off Coats Grove Rd. on the East side of the lake in Sec. 32. Cartton Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 24x30 ft. attached garage too cioee to the side tot line 2.6 ft. (the minimum is 13 ft.) and to an exist­ ing house that is too dose the rear lot line 8 ft. (the minimum is 10 ft.) in the RL-1 zoning district. CASE NUMBER V-28-2000 - Robert R. Doud, TTEE (applicant); Pour Over Trust of Robert R. Doug V/D May 7, 1991, Robert R. Doud, TTEE, (property owner). LOCATION: At 641 East Shore Dr. on the West side off E. Hickory Rd. in Sec. 29, Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requertrg a variance to erect an addition 20x40 ft. and a 8x10 ft deck to an exist­ ing house that is too dose to the side lot line 6.8 ft. (the minimum is 9 ft.) in the RL-1 zoning dis­ trict CASE NUMBER V-44-2000 - Ron 4 Denies Murray, (applicants). LOCATION: At 1990 E. M-43 Hwy. on the South side between Usbome 4 Barber Rds. in Sec. 21. Cartton Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 26x36 ft detached accessory building too dose to the side lot Ime zero (0) ft. (the minimum is 10 ft.) and too dose to the road right of way 28-3 ft. (the minimum is 75 ft.) in the C-2 zoning district CASE NUMBER V-50-2000 - Lester B. Godbev. (applicant). LOCATION: At 7001 Assyria Rd on the SE comer of Maple Grove 4 Assyria Rds. in Sec. 22. Maple Grove Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 20x22 ft. addition to an existing house that is too dose to 2 roads (corner lot) 17.20 ft. from road right of way and 23 ft from road right of way (the minimum is 50 ft.) in the A zoning district CASE NO. V-51-2000 - Brian P. & Kathleen A Cools, (applicants). LOCATION: At 5081 Easy Street (formerly 146 Thomapple Lake Rd ) on the South side of Easy Street off Thomapple Lake Rd. in Sec. 30, Castleton Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 24x24 ft detached garage doser to the road right of way 18 ft (the minimum is 50 ft.) in the RL-2 zoning district MEETING DATE: November 7, 2000. TIME: 2:00 p.m. PLACE: Community Room tn the’Courts 4 Law Burtdng at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan Site inspection of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring lo present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (616) 948-4820. The variance applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office located at 220 West State Street in Hastings. Ml 49058 during the hours of 8 a m. to 5 p m (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (616) 948-4830 for further information The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, the County Administrator at 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 Debbie S Smith Barry County Clerk (10/26) �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 26. 2000 POLICE BEAT, from page 18 COURT NEWS: Girl, 11, accused of felonious assault Fred Alaniz, 42, of Delton was sen­ tenced Oct. 12 in Barry County Circuit Court to spend 34 months to 10 years in prison on a third offense drunk driving conviction. "Certainly this is a case where he's HASTINGS - An Il-year-old Hastings girl who allegedly threatened her mothers boyfriend with a kitchen knife may be charged as a juvenile with felonious assault, the Hastings City Police reported Tuesday. Officers were called to the 403 block of West Mill Street Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. by the boyfriend, who reported that the girl raised the knife during an argument. "He said she raised the knife as if she was going to stab him," Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said. "He did not indicate what they were arguing about." No injuries were reported and the incident remains under investigation. worked his way into prison." said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava of Alaniz. "He has at least eight prior drink­ ing and driving offenses." Letters to the court from Alaniz have begged for one last chance, she said. Barn fire investigated by fire marshal JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A fire Oct. 20 which destroyed a bam in the 11000 block of Schreiner Road is being investigated by the Michigan State Police Fire Marshal Division, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Johnstown Township firefighters were called to the scene at 4:20 a.m. when the property owner awoke to the sound of an explosion, looked outside and saw the bam fully engulfed in flames, according to the police report. Fire Chief Jack Wykoff called police because he felt that the property owner’s story only gave the bam 25 minutes to completely bum. "He does not believe that was possible," a deputy reported. The owner told police the bam was full of used property he planned to repair and sell. He also said he was awakened by his wife at 4 a.m. as she left for work and that he went back to sleep prior to getting up again and discovering the fire 20 minutes later. "He said he called 911 and the fire department was there within five minutes," the deputy reported. "He said he'd been burning a big pile of garbage the night before about 100 feet away from the bam and that he quit burning at about 5 p.m. though he had left the fire smoldering. Destroyed was a 20 feet by 24 feet wooden structure outbuilding and its contents for a total loss of about $5,000. The building was insured and the incident is under investigation. Welcome to ‘Scaryville’ Early morning fog becomes an ethereal backdrop for a creative graveyard scene with skeletons, ghosts, ghouls, and even the Grim Reaper on a Prairieville (Scaryville) lawn. 2000 GMC Sierra GMS PRICING NOW AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC* GMC EXAMPLE: 2000 GMC SIERRA DO ONE THING. 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FULLY LOADED Us12,995 96 CHEVY 2500 X-CAB 4X4 95 PLYMOUTH NEON 94 0MC 1500 4X4 LONGBOX 4 54 VORTEC SRVERADO NICE' 4 DOOR. AUTOMATIC. AIR. CASSETTE. 6000 SHAPE 350 LOADED. LOW MILES. EXCELLENT CONDITION I® S17,444 •MAY EXCLUDE 100K* VEHICLES ■ ‘3,995 Payments zero down best term & rate lust add tc« & plates g ‘12,995 "And that was given to him with proba­ tion and a short jail term." said Kuzava. Alaniz, however, violated probation on at least three occasions, one which in­ volved Alaniz being charged with being a disorderly person and fighting with po­ lice. "His record shows it’s only a matter of time before he drinks and gets behind the wheel," she said. "He knew the conse­ quences when he was here the last time." Alaniz said he has no excuse for his behavior. "Since the incident and the violations. I'm going to counseling. I'm attending church and I'm going to AA," he said. "I understand the court's position. I've called both of the police departments in­ volved and apologized for my behavior. It's totally out of character for me." He added that "I'm doing everything possible and I'm working on the mental things to deal with the situation." "Your case is very disturbing to me," said Judge James Fisher. "I know you have a lot of skills and gifts and you're an intelligent person." "You call it a mistake," Fisher contin­ ued. "i have to look at the broader pic­ ture. Unfortunately, I see cases where people get drunk and kill people." Fisher noted Alaniz's nine prior drink­ ing and driving convictions. "You've probably been through every treatment program available," Fisher said. "You probably gave that same speech to other judges before. I don't gel any pleasure out of sending someone like you to prison." Fisher asked Alaniz to imagine a sce­ nario. "Imagine you ended up in a situation like you did, you get bombed, and get behind the wheel and you kill someone," said Fisher. "How do you think it would look for a judge who had a duty to pro­ tect society who let you walk? It's too dangerous of a situation to let go." In other recent court business: • Danny Wortinger, 49, of Delton, was sentenced to serve six months in jail with credit for two days served on a con­ viction of third offense drunk driving. He was also ordered to pay $2,000 in fines and costs for the offense, which oc­ curred June 30 in Hope Township. "Mr. Wortinger has a serious alcohol problem," said Kuzava. "He has five pre­ vious alcohol-related convictions. Three of them can be used to enhance his sen­ tence. He doesn't take any of this seri­ ously, he doesn't care, and he thinks the justice system is a joke. "I believe we will be seeing him in the future for drinking and driving," Kuzava said. Wortinger said he stopped drinking for a year, but then relapsed while celebrat­ ing the Fourth of July on a boat. "I went to the store to get seme cigarettes and I got picked up,” Wortinger said. "1 hope you will make the changes, but I must say, I am extremely skeptical," said Fisher. "I'm concerned about your comments to your employer's wife about the justice system being a joke. You con­ tinue to drink and drive, and that's con­ firmed by your actions." Fisher pointed out that Fred Alaniz had just been sentenced to prison for 34 months for being a habitual drunken driver. "It's what can happen wnen you con­ tinue to drink and drive," Fisher said. Wortinger was denied work release. • Timmy Rosenberg, 34, of Hastings had his trial on felony charges of first degree criminal sexual conduct, delivery of cocaine to a minor and furnishing al­ cohol to a minor postponed until the first two weeks in December, beginning Dec. 4. The trial was to have begun Monday, Oct. 23. Defense attorney Mark Doster asked for the delay so he could have time to obtain a copy of the preliminary exam transcript and hire an expert witness. Dr. Millard Doster of Borgess Medical Cen­ ter. Fisher also announced that Rosenberg claims he has plans to hire his own at­ torney. though upon contact with that at­ torney. Daniel Eide, Fisher learned Eide has not yet been retained as counsel. Kuzava strongly objected to the post­ ponement. "The preliminary examination was held July 21. and three months later he's asking for a copy of the transcript," said Kuzava. "He didn't bring up the possibil­ ity of an expert witness until last week, though he knew this (prior acts) case was there. He's just now called him." Kuzava said the motions are stall tac­ tics because Rosenberg has been trying to get out of going to trial. "I think the victim has the right to have a speedy trial," said Kuzava. "All of this could have been taken care of ahead of time instead of waiting until the last minute." Fisher said he agreed with Kuzava. However, "this is a capital case and it has very serious consequences if the de­ fendant is found guilty." Fisher scheduled a motion hearing for Nov. 2 regarding Doster's motion to hire Dr. Doster. "I intend for this to go forward whether (attorney Eide) is here or not," added Fisher. "I'm not inclined to adjourn this trial any further." � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-11-02.pdf 3113abe23c86a759c7e54be3d0db523f PDF Text Text HUHMimtKUBUIT ■Mrikhst wim ■ oan-iai Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings VOLUME 147, NO. 44 ANNER PRICE 50- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2000 Close races highlight election Tuesday J-Ad Graphics News Service It just might be the most exciting election in many years next Tuesday. The race for president in recent weeks has been called a dead heat, as has the contest for U.S. Senate. And then there's the controversial Proposal 001, which would legalize vouchers for private school students. Barry County is playing a couple strange, but interesting roles in state and national politics. In the race for president between Democrat Al Gore and Republi­ can George W. Bush, one national voting news gathering agency is targeting re­ sults in the Second Ward in the City of Hastings as a key precinct. In another twist with state-wide impli­ cations. Michigan Public Radio inter­ viewed both Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell and Hastings Charter Town­ ship Supervisor Richard Thomas about the debate over Proposal 002, the socalled "Let Local Votes Count" or "home rule" proposal. Campbell went on record as supporting the proposal, which would require at least two-thirds the stare legis­ lature to ovenurn local ordinances. Thomas said he opposes it. The broadcast was aired Tuesday morning and afternoon on WVGR-FM, 104.1 in Grand Rapids. The race in Michigan is being re­ garded as critical to the hopes of both Gore and Bush. It hasn't been just a co­ incidence that both have made more than just a token appearance for rallies in West Michigan. Just as close is the U.S. Senate con­ test between Republican incumbent Spencer Abraham and Democratic Con­ gresswoman Debbie Stabenow. Closer to home, there will be races in all three congressional districts that in­ clude part of Barry County. Incumbent Republican Peter Hoekstra will be chal­ lenged again by Democrat Bob Shrauger in the Second District, which covers the western and southwestern third of the county. In the Third District, which takes up the northern half of the county, in­ cluding the city of Hastings, incumbent Republican Vern Ehlers is running against Tim Steele. Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith is on the ballot in four southeastern Barry County town­ ships against Democrat Jenny Crittendon. Barry County will have a new state representative in January, either Repub­ lican Gary Newell or Democrat Henry Sanchez, both of Saranac. Newell won the GOP primary over County Board Chairman Jim Bailey and Sanchez is try­ ing again after losing in 1998 to State Rep. Terry Geiger, who is retiring be­ cause of term limits. There also will be a number of non­ partisan races for judgeships, including the Michigan Supreme Court. Partisan races will be held between Republicans and Democrats seeking State Board of Education seats and posts on the board of regents for Michigan State University, Wayne State University and the Univer­ sity of Michigan. But other than the presidential and U.S. Senate campaigns, the most atten­ tion is being paid to Proposal 001. which See CLOSE RACES, page 22 ‘Serpent’ takes best overall honors in Pennock’s pumpkin contest Five pumpkins decorated to look like a ‘serpent' with a mouthful of gourds was created by Pennock Hospital's operating room staff and captured best overall honors in the hospital's annual pumpkin decorating and carving competition between departments. Showing the winning entry are operating room staff (from left) Donna Mathews, Linda Lankamp. Sarah Van Meter and Julie Rose. Thornapple Manor asking for .85 mill in Nov. 7 election by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor When Barry County voters make deci­ sions at Tuesday’s general election, they will be asked to help make up for short­ falls in Medicare and Medicaid revenues at the county-owned medical care facil­ ity. Thomapple Manor. In the only ccunty-wide millage pro­ posal c>n the ballot, voters will be asked to app'ove 0.85 mill for 10 years to pro­ vide funding to help maintain and oper­ ate the financially troubled Thomapple Manor and acquire "equipment and prop­ erty." At stake are the current programs and quality of care being provided to resi­ dents at Thomapple Manor, which some citizens call a nursing home. Discussing the word "property" in the ballot language, Thomapple Manor As­ sistant Administrator Jim DeYoung has said that there is no intenticn to purchase more land for the facility. He said the word "property" is intended to be defined as major repairs to the facility. As exam­ ples, he mentioned items such as boilers and the waste treatment system or other major needs that might arise. Thomapple Manor does not receive di­ rect subsidy or allocation from county government as do most county-owned fa­ cilities in the state, according to Friends of Thomapple Manor, a committee of citizens promoting passage of the mil­ lage. Thomapple Manor revenues are primarily from Medicare. Medicaid and private payers. Thomapple Manor officials have al­ ready cut $550,000 from budget ex­ penses. including salary and benefit re­ ductions, in 1999 and those reductions have been carried over into the 2000 budget. Despite those cuts. Thomapple Manor posted a net loss of $710,000 last year. Given financial projections for 2001, many more cuts in expenses and/or ser­ vices will have to be made if the millage fails, according to Friends of Thomapple Manor. There is no organized opposition to the millage proposal. If approved, the millage would be col­ lected from 2000-2009 and would gener­ ate about <985,000 during the first year. Should there be excess funds at the end of any particular year, they would be placed in Thomapple Manor's Deprecia­ tion Fund to be used for future capital outlays, such as new equipment or plant repair, according to Friends of Thornap­ ple Manor. The 138-bed Thomapple Manor is a safety net for citizens who need skilled and rehabilitative care on a long-term basis, regardless of their financial ability to pay, the committee said. Some citizens have suggested that the county should sell Thomapple Manor to a private firm who could operate it as a skilled nursing facility. Denise Gam, formerly Denise Loftus of Hastings who now lives in Ottawa County, recently 'poke to the Hastings Business & Professional Women’s Asso­ ciation and told the group that after Ot­ tawa County privatized its county-owned medical care facility it was subsequently sold to a land developer and now it's gone forever. County may apply for Renaissance Zone A fine day to make a difference... More than 100 Hastings Middle School students worked vigorously on Oct. 31 to clear lawns of leaves. Home owners were amazed by the energy and enthusiasm shown by the students. One said, "It's incredible how quickly 10 students can finish a job it would have taken me at least a day to finish.* by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A special meeting will be held al 9:30 a.m. today (Nov. 2) by the Barry County Board of Commissioners to consider ap­ plying for a Renaissance Zone to en­ hance economic development by possi­ bly attracting small new businesses, such as an agriculture processing plant and high tech firms. The Renaissance District is a valuable tool for economic development because of tax breaks that can be granted at state and local levels to new businesses, ac­ cording to William Weisgerber, who has been hired by the County Board to help forge a new economic development plan. Application for the zone would have to be made by mid-December and Weis­ gerber called that timetable a short time line because of all the work involved in applying, including seeking letters of support from local governmental units and business. That's why a special meet­ ing has been called, he said. The proposed zone would include Ionia County, also, and so it's necessary for each County Board to grant approval be­ fore the process can proceed. Ionia is ex­ pected to vote on the matter this week, too. If the Barry County Board gives a green light to applying, it also most ap­ prove an expenditure of funds to develop the application. Weisgerber recommends hiring the services of a professional or­ ganization versed in the Renaissance Zone concept to handle the application process. He expects the cost to be about $10,000 for each county. The Barry County Economic Devel­ opment Alliance Board Monday voted unanimously to ask :he County Board to consider applying for a renaissance zone, Weisgerber said. "We had a good discussion," he said, including what has happened to other re­ gions in the state that have renaissance zones. Benefits have included a signifi­ cant increase in the economic capacity of the areas, including more residents and shoppers and tax rolls that are more than the amount lost through the period of tax forgiveness and abatements. SM RENAISSANCE ZONES. W 22 �ntfsiJwamMR,-. RICW Page 2 - The Hastings Banner Thursday, Dowling Public Library millage to be decided Area townships have several general election contests /Tlote... NEWS BRIEFS ’Holidays' session slated for Nov. 16 Barry Community Hospice will of­ fer a holiday grief workshop "Getting Though the Holidays" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the hos­ pice office, 450 Meadow Run, Hast­ ings. The workshop is intended to help the bereaved anticipate, navigate and cope with a season usually as­ sociated with good cheer. The workshop will be free of charge. Those who want to register or for more information, call 948­ 8452 or 1-800-254-5939. Delton students to do 'Our Town' Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize winning play "Our Town" will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10 and 11. at the Delton Kellogg High School audito­ rium. Delton students will perform the story of the Webb and Gibbs fami­ lies in the New England town of Grover’s Corners, N.H. Director and assistant director are teachers Janet Tower and Matt Cashen, respectively. Tickets are being sold for $3 apiece. Chamber plans awards dinner The Barry County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its first anniversary as a county-wide organi­ zation with its annual awards dinner Friday evening, Nov. 3, at the Mid­ dleVilla Inn. Entertainment for the evening will be provided by the Lakewood Vagabonds. Dixie Stadel-Manshum, executive director of the chamber, will talk about chamber activities over the past year. The awards ceremony will include the Brick Award for the business or industry with a renovation, expan­ sion or construction project that rep­ resents a significant investment in the community; the Company Chamber Participation Award for business making significant contribu­ tions in chamber programs through donations, volunteer support and at­ tendance; and the Chamber Member of the Year Award to an individual. The annual election of officers will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. during the social hour on the evening of the dinner. For more information, call 945­ 2454. First aid safety training slated The American Red Cross or West Central Michigan will hold a com­ munity first aid and safety course from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at Kellogg Community Col­ lege in Hastings. The class covers cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adult, child and infant, as well as the traditional skills of first aid. . Cost is $26.50 and requires pre­ registration. The book charge is $13.50. if you do not have one. For more information or to register, please call 948-9500. For 80 years, the American Red Cross has been a leader in health and safety education throughout West Michigan. A volunteer-led hu­ manitarian organization, the Red Cross is committed to helping peo­ ple prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible through generous gifts of time and money from people liv­ ing in West Central Michigan. Ev­ eryone's help is needed to assist the victims of disaster and all can sup­ port the programs by sending a dona­ tion to the American Red Cross of West Central Michigan. Pierce Institute plans gathering The Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is inviting residents of Baltimore and Hope townships to a get-acquainted social gathering from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9. The gathering will be held in the Education Building at the institute, which is located at 701 West Cloverdale Road. Institute Director Gary Pierce said there will be food, tours of itu* build­ ing and socializing. 'Hand Hewn’ set at next Showcase An evening of folk, country and gospel music, featuring "Hand Hewn," and Michael Terpening, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at the Musicians' Showcase at Arby’s Restaurant in Hastings. Coming from Delta, Ohio, Hand Hewn will be performing songs from their folk album and gospel album. Using guitar, fiddle, banjo and bass, they have played at such unique concert settings as Civil War en­ campments and mountain man gath­ erings. Opening the evening will be singer-songwriter Michael Terpening of Dowling, who has released a CD. "As We Go On," which is dedicated to the memory of Jimmy CarpenterTaylor, whose life ended in an au­ tomobile accident at the age of 21. He will be singing country music in his debut appearance at the Show­ case. Seating at the Showcase is avail­ able on a first-come, first-served ba­ sis. Klwanls selling decoration items The Hastings Kiwanis Club will ^Mh^iis fourth apnuaj.^r of: Hi­ awatha holiday decoration items for the Christr.as season. Project Chairman John Cohoon said, "These traditional holiday dec­ orations will really give your house or business that holiday spirit" The list of items this year are wreaths. 24, 36, 48 and 60 inches; Noble Fir, 20 and 36 inches; the Balsam Bouquet; the 25-fool gar­ land; basket center pieces and new this year. Noble Swag and Yule Log. All orders must be made by Fri­ day, Nov. 10. The items are ex­ pected to be in by Nov. 20. To purchase holiday decorations, contact any member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club or stop in and inquire at Jonny Conoon’s Restaurant, at JAd Graphics or Walker-Fluke Ac­ countings Proceeds from the sale will be used for the Kiwanis Club’s local projects throughout the year. Arts Council sets auction, dinner An art auction and dinner, spon­ sored by the Thomapple Arts Coun­ cil of Barry County, is planned for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, st the Hastings Country Club. Area businesses, individuals and artists are being encouraged to do­ nate. Proceeds from the event will benefit Arts Council programs and projects in the county. In addition to art from around the globe, the event's theme, "Art Around the World," will be carried out in the menu prepared by Chef Dana Rittenberg and served at the Hastings Country Club. Hors d'oeu­ vres will be served butler-style. There will be complimentary cham­ pagne, a buffet of global fare and a European pastry cart. A silent auction, live auction and blitz auctions are part of the evening’s fun. Entertainment will be provided by the Arts Council's scholarship recipients. Imitations are not needed to at­ tend the event, which is open to the public. However, seating is limited so reservations should be made soon by calling Theresa Purchase at 945­ 4936. Tickets are $25 each for Arts Council members and $30 for non­ members. Donations for the auction may be dropped off at the Jefferson Street Art Gallery (located next to Jonny Conoon’s) in Hastings. There will be a number of election contests at the township level in Barry County Tuesday. Nov. 7. The heaviest concentration of action is ir. Rutland Charter Township, where vir­ tually every position will have races be­ tween Republicans and Democrats (see story elsewhere in this edition of the Banner). The contests for four-year positions in some of the remaining 15 townships, but most are scattered. Both Johnstown and Baltimore townships will have a millage question for the Dowling Public Library. The following is a sketch of the races and ballot propositions that will appear on the ballot: Assyria Township Three newcomers will be vying for two open trustee seats on the Township Board. Democrat Elheleen G. Neubaum is challenging the two Republicans who will be on the ballot. Dale Allen Augus­ tine and Kenneth R. Morgan. Seeking their posts without opposition will be Republican Michael Boles for supervi­ sor, Democrat Deborah S. Massimino for clerk and Nianne Jarrard for treasurer. All three are incumbents. If Neubaum wins one of the trustee's seats, two of Assyria's five township board members will be Democrats. Baltimore Township Incumbent Democrat Shirley Drake, who has served as supervisor since 1992, will get a challenge from Republican George Cullers, a former trustee who is best known for his work in the conserva­ tion Held. There also will be a ballot proposal for three-tenths of a mill for four years (from 2001 to 2004) on behalf of the Dowling Public Library. If approved, the millage increase is expected to raise $8,784 for operations of the library. Otherwise, the ballot in Baltimore will be a quiet one. Running unopposed will be Clerk Tracy Mitchell, Treasurer Mar­ garet M. Keagle and Trustees David W. Soya and James M. Rhodes. All are Re­ publicans and Soya is the only non-in­ cumbent. The six non-partisan candidates for the Dowling Public Library Board are Laura Kingma, Marilyn Rees, Darice and Tom Shumway, Delores R. Staffen and William VanDenBerg. Barry Township Democrat Wes Knollenberg is chal­ lenging Republicans Wesley Kahler and Roger N. Tuma Jr. for the two open trustees* scats. Only Turner is an incum­ bent. The others on the ballot are unopposed Republican incumbents. Supervisor Richard D. Barnum, Clerk Debra DeweyPerry and Treasurer Judith Wooer. Hope Township Democrat John Hosier, best known for his opposition to recent actions by the Southwest Barry Sewer Authority, is tak­ ing on incumbent Republican Patricia Albert for the supervisor’s job. The remaining candidates on the ballot are unopposed incumbent Republicans, including Clerk Linda Eddy-Hough, Treasurer Arlene A. Tonkin and Trustees Roger D. Adams and John S. Woods. Irving Township Kathee Pierce, who was appointed to succeed Milton Buehler as supervisor, will be challenged by Democrat Joseph Clinton Bush. Running unopposed will be Republi­ cans Emily Harrison for clerk, Kris Reigler for treasurer and W. James Harrison and Richard Raymond for trustee. Reigler is the only one of the group who isn’t an incumbent. She is expected to succeed retiring Treasurer Norene Reigler. Johnstown Township Nearly all of the officials elected Nov. 7 here will be new, but there will be only one contested scat. June P. Doster is the lone incumbent, a Republican seeking another four-year term unopposed as clerk. The only contest will involve two Re­ publicans and a Democrat for two open trustees' posts. The two Republicans are Karen Doster and Jeffrey T. Warren. The Democrat is Kimberly Earl. Running unopposed for supervisor is Republican Robert L. Mack and alone on the ballot for treasurer is Republican Karmen K. Nickerson. The four incumbents who will not be on the ballot again include Supervisor Barbara Earl, Treasurer Wilma Strickland and Trustees C. Wendell Strickland and Deana Powell. Johnstown, just as Baltimore, will have a millage request for 0.3 mill for the Dowling Public Library. If passed, it is expected to raise $18,532 in the first of the four years of the levy. Orangeville Township There will be two contests here. Independent Vickie Ritchie is seeking the treasurer's post against Democrat Kathy Woodman. Both are newcomers who want to succeed Lee Cook, who de­ feated incumbent John Gates in the Democratic primary election for supervi­ sor last August. In the other local race, incumbent Democratic Trustees James K. Kahllo and Fred E. Lewis will be joined on the ballot by Republican Linda Blackmore. Cook ‘and incumbent Democrat Dar­ lene Harper will be unopposed for super­ visor and clerk, respectively. Prairieville Township Two Democrats will join two Republi­ cans on the ballot in the race for two trustees' seats. The Republicans are Re­ becca Gray and Lloyd S. Goyings. who is stepping down as supervisor. The Democrats arc incumbent Mary Ann Herzog and Deborah A. Holtman. Adding to the mix is write-in candidate Ronald Stratton. Unopposed are Republican Mark Doster, who won the Aug. 8 primary con­ test for supervisor, but Teresa Mihv. will wage a write-in campaign after losing to Doster in the primary. Incumbent Demo­ crat Normajcan Campbell-Nichols and Republican Sheri L. Armintrout are un­ opposed for clerk and treasurer, respec­ tively. Three Republicans and an Independent will be on the ballot for Parks Commis­ sion seats. The Independent is Jack S. Wood and the Republicans arc Robert Kull. Bonnie Rathbun and Susan K. Williams. Yankee Springs Township John J. Jerkaitis defeated Robert Herold in a close Aug. 8 Republican primary contest that was recounted twice, but Herold reportedly is running again as a write-in in the general elec­ tion. The candidates who will be unopposed on the ballot, all Republicans, are Su­ pervisor Alvin G. McCrumb, Clerk Jan­ ice C. Lippert and Trustees Mary L. Cook and Jack R. Finkbeiner. McCrumb himself had to win a pri­ mary for the supervisor's job. turning back a challenge from Nancy Near in another close race. All three of the other unopposed can­ didates are incumbents. Carlton Township Supervisor Bradley H. Carpenter, Clerk Wilma Daniels, Treasurer Marlene For­ man and Trustees Cary Smith and Gary Vandecar all are Republicans. Carpenter is the only newcomer. He was elected as a write-in challenger in the August GOP primary. The man he defeated in the primary, incumbent Republican David Kaiser Kaiser plans a write-in campaign to win back the seat. The following is a rundown of all other candidates, by township, who arc running unopposed Nov. 7: • Castleton Township: All Republicans — Supervisor Justin Cooley. Clerk Loma L. Wilson, Treasurer Loretta M. Pixley and Trustees Patricia Baker-Smith and David H. Demond. Cooley for the last two GOP primary elections has turned back challenges from Orvin Moore, former chairman of the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers. • Hastings Charter Township — Re­ publican Supervisor Jim Brown won the primary and will succeed the retiring Richard C. Thomas. All other posts will be filled by incumbent Democrats, in­ cluding Clerk Bonnie L. Cruttenden. Treasurer Diana M. Phillips and Trustees Franklin C. Beckwith, Robert C. Bassett, Michael F. Smith and Neil E. Wilder. • Maple Grove Township: All Republi­ cans — Supervisor Rod Crothers. Clerk Susie Butler, Treasurer Darla Cady and Trustees Jim Heyboer and Gale P. Wet­ zel. Heyboer is the only newcomer in the group. • Thornapple Charter Township: All Republicans — Supervisor Donald E. Boysen. Clerk Donna M. Stagray. Trea­ surer Shirley A. Eaton and Trustees Wal­ ter Eavey, Michael B. Kelley and Susan J. Vlietstra, the only newcomer. The sudden death of incumbent William R. Getty Oct. 18 means that an appointment for his will have to be made soon. Getty was on the ballot as a Re­ publican unopposed. • Woodland Township: All Republi­ cans — Supervisor Dough’s L. MacKen­ zie, Clerk Cheryl Allen, Treasurer Nancy L. Potter and Trustees Denny Sauers Jr. and Gary Smith. The two trustees are the only newcom­ ers. They will replace Duane Bump and Tim Allen. Rotary Pancake Supper is today The Hastings Rotay Club will serve its annual pancake supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. today (Nov. 2) in the Hastings High School Cafeteria. Cost of the meal is a $4 donation and proceeds will be used to benefit charities. In this file photo, Rotarian Jan Hartough serves coffee to Alex Henry at a past event. MANOR, continued from page 1 "Don't let this happen in Barry County," Gam told the group. "The future of our Barry County Medical Care Facility is al stake in this election," Friends of Thornapple Manor said in a prepared statement. "Il is a valuable part of our health care system and an asset to our community." The need for Thomapple Manor's pro­ posed operational millage stems from a revised Medicare reimbursement system, called the Prospective Payment System (PPS) for long-term care providers, im­ plemented by federal and state govern­ ments in January 1999. The system was inadequate to pay the full cost of care provided to Thomapple Manor residents that year. In fact, it paid $400,000 less to the fa­ cility in 1999 than it would have in 1998 for the same care given. At the same lime, Thomapple Manor's patient census dropped from an average of 98.79 percent occupancy in 1997 and 1998 to 92.23 percent in 1999 due to several factors, including an increase in home health care and the opening of an assisted liv­ ing facility in the county. Assisted living facilities, however, arc not licensed to provide skilled nursing care, nor do they accept Medicare or Medicaid as pay­ ment for services. The Friends of Thomapple Manor point to a July 14 article in McKnight's Long­ Term Care News as a good explanation of how revenues have dwindled. Accord­ ing to that article, "Medicare's funding of skilled nursing care has been cut by nearly twice as much as Congress in­ tended, with the extra loss projected to grow by more than $15 billion by 2004, according to a new report. "The Balanced Budget Act, and in turn the Balanced Budget Refinement Act, clearly reduced skilled nursing facility Medicare outlays more than originally intended, and this unanticipated reduc­ tion has had a profound impact on the fi­ nancial stability of the industry, thus weakening its ability to serve current and future Medicare beneficiaries, said Allen Dobson of the Lewin Group. "The report indicated that such funding reductions have forced approximately 20 percent of skilled nursing facilities that participate in Medicare into bankruptcy," according to McKnight's Long-Term Care News. If the Thomapple Manor millage pro­ posal is approved, the cost to Barry County property owners who have a home that costs $75,000, with a taxable value of $30,000, is about $25.50 per year or 49c a week; for a $95,000 home, with a taxable value of $44,500, the cost would be $37.83 per year or 73c per week; for a $125,000 home, with a tax­ able value of $60,000, the cost would be $51 per year or 98c per week; for a $150,000 home, with a taxable value of $70,000, the cost would be $59.50 per year or $ 1.14 per week. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 2, 2000 - Page 3 County Board will seat at least 5 newcomers in 2001 by David T. Young Editor There will be at least five new mem­ bers of the Barry County Board of Com missioners when they take office at the start of next year. That's because four incumbents, John Barnett, Robert Wenger, Jim Bailey and Rod Goebel decided against seeking an­ other term and Emmet Herrington was defeated in the Aug. 8 primary. With the high expected turnover, the Banner and the Barry County Demo­ cratic Committee sponsored a candi­ dates* forum in July for the primary and again last Friday for the Nov. 7 general election. The result was an examination of who wants to be a county commis­ sioner, but not much in terms of discus­ sion of differences on the issues. At the most recent First Friday forum last week, only five of the eight candi­ dates for four contested seats appeared, spoke and answered questions. Showing up were Republican James French in the Second District, Democrat Dee Lowell and Republican Clare Tripp in the Sixth District, and Republican Tom Wing and Independent Jan McKeough in the Sev­ enth District. The three who did not appear were Republican Kenneth Neil and Democrat Eileen Oehler in the Fourth District and Democrat John Loftus in the Second Dis­ trict. However, other arrangements to make responses to questions were made by Oehler and Neil. The four seats that will not be con­ tested next Tuesday and the winning hopeful:, all Republicans, will be Tom Wilkinson in the First District, Sandy James in the Third District, Jeff Mackenzie in the Fifth District and Wayne Adams in the Eighth District. All were winners in the Augu-t GOP primary. In the Second District, French is a former Middleville Village councilman and a retired Thomapple Kellogg school teacher. Loftus, who could not be at the forum because he had been hospitalized for heart trouble, is a former union offi­ cial and currently is chairman of the Barry County Democratic Party. Neil is former owner of Hastings Sani­ tary Service. He also has been a member of the Barry County Posse for the last 25 years, a member of the Solid Waste Oversight Committee and was Woodland Police Chief for eight years. Oehler is a former Hastings librarian who has been involved with public projects such as the U.S. census, American Association of University Women and the "Great Deci­ sions" policy discussion series. In the Sixth District, Lowell is presi­ dent of the local chapter of the Jaycees, co-owns the Sharp Park Campground and has her own sign painting business. Tripp is an incumbent seeking her second term. McKeough is a member of the Barry County Planning Commission and closely involved with the Barry County Child Abuse Council. Wing is a farmer and president of the Barry County Farm Bureau. The following is a rundown of their re­ sponses to questions asked at the forum, and in the case of Neil and Oehler, asked elsewhere: • How would you vote on a proposal to change the times of regular board meet­ ings from mornings to evenings and why or why not? McKEOUGH: "I would be in favor of splitting the meeting times. Night meet­ ings would allow for more participation from the community." She said she's like to see meeting lo­ cations moved to different sites around the county. LOWELL: "Night meetings would make commissioners more accessible to the public and would make the job some'thing anyone could handle, not just the retired or self-employed.’’ WING: "I would like to have some, but not all, meetings at night. I'd like to see commissioners get out to look at each other's districts," he said, offering support to changing meeting locations. FRENCH: "Each of us agrees on some kind of evening meeting, but sometimes commissioners need to get information that's available only during the day." He said he'd like to see some kind of split. TRIPP: "I don't see any problem with evening meetings. I go to township meet­ ings at night... It would make us all available." NEIL: "I'd probably leave the meeting times the way they are." He said paper work and clerical help is better available during the day. Neil said he would support doing both mornings and evenings. OEHLER: "Il doesn't matter to me. If more people would come to the meet­ ings, it would be fine." • How did you feel about the County Board's role in the citizens' drive for a new animal shelter over the past couple of years? LOWELL: "I served on the Animal Shelter 2000 Committee and felt like there were road blocks thrown in front of us. The board needs to be proactive rather than reactive. I commend the citi­ zens for getting the animal shelter pro­ ject done.” WING: "There is a role for the county to play in animal control. I commend Where to Vote... Seventh District Independent candidate Jan McKeough speaks at the forum. Listening are (seated, from left) Clare Tripp. James French, Tom Wing and Dee Lowell. Dee and the citizens for what they ac­ complished." FRENCH: "It did seem like there were some personality clashes. There has to be cooperation." TRIPP: "There were several attempts to remodel (the current facility)... We needed to make sure it (the new shelter) was a safe building. The one that will be presented next month is a wonderful fa­ cility." McKEOUGH: "I was very proud to see the ciuzens come together, even if they couldn't get the cooperation of the board. I applaud the 2000 Committee. It was an excellent endeavor." OEHLER: "It seemed the board was re­ luctant to have such a building, which I didn't understand." NEIL: "I don't think the board ob­ jected, but they wanted to protect the county. They proceeded very carefully and made sure that everything was right... It worked out for everybody." • Would you favor reducing the number of commissioners (currently at eight), and ifso. to what number? WING: "There has to be a balance be­ tween more represervation and less and cheaper. It would be nice to have an odd number for majority rule, seven or nine." FRENCH: I believe the current number stands as a good number. The problem lies in that some areas have more popu­ lation than others." He suggested perhaps electing the county board chair on a county-wide atlarge basis. TRIPP: "I don't believe Barry County is getting any smaller. I don't have a problem with eight members. If you have a tie, the vote fails." She said she'd support going back to seven members, like it was in the 1980s. McKEOUGH: "Eight is sufficient, but one of the townships has 2,200 registered voters alone, so it doesn't do all three townships (in the Seventh District) jus­ tice. I'd like to see it distributed more fairly, more equally." She suggested that a Ninth District may be needed. LOWELL: "1 think we need to go with an odd number, maybe nine. The com­ missioners have to be there to hear the voice of the people." NEIL: Td be in favor of leaving it the way it is. I wouldn't be opposed to a re­ duction, but I wouldn't want an odd num­ ber... If it's a tie vote, it should fail." OEHLER: "if* probably better to have an odd number of commissioners. 1 wouldn't object to reducing the number to five or seven." • What are your feelings about the con­ tinuing controversy over the Southwest Barry Sewer Authority? FRENCH: "I recently read that the au­ thority hasn't misused money... There could be some personalities entering into this issue." TRIPP: ”1 live on a lake, I know how important sewers are. The townships came to the county for financial aid... It's like a parent co-signing for a child's car, but when it needs to be repaired, is it the parent's responsibility? I don’t think so. We need to protect the county's funds." McKEOUGH: "There were problems occurring from get-go that weren't being addressed. The situation was handled in­ appropriately in many ways. If the county is a co-signer, then it must sit in over­ sight." LOWELL: Sewers will be a growing concern in the future of this county. We need to be proactive and start planning." WING: He said he supports Tripp's analogy about the parent and child, but also agrees with Lowell about being proactive, which will "lead to more con­ fidence in the system." OEHLER: "I heard that there hasn’t been a misuse of funds, but the people (in southwest Barry County) aren’t satis­ fied with the authority's actions. I'd need more information." NEIL: "Being on the north side of the county. I haven’t been prepared to com­ ment. But I think it (the issue) is working its way out. I’m not really up on that one." • The board last year gave Administra­ tor Michael Brown a 32 percent raise and many other department heads double digit increases this year. Can you justify them when "hired hands," are getting pay in­ creases that are considerably less? TRIPP: "I was told that when Michael Brown started, he refused a pay raise af­ ter his first year because the county was in poor financial condition. He's wonder­ fully knowledgeable, he's an asset and he has a lot of responsibility. Michael's well worth it; III stand by his pay raise." McKEOUGH: "I'd love a 32% raise. His pay needs to be commensurate with others in the same job, but it should have been proportionate to others* increases. It was a bit extravagant." LOWELL: "I don't know if I can justify 32%. Is this what everybody else is get­ ting?" WING: "It's like the price of corn. Il’s not fair. Why is he so special? The pro­ cess was so sudden, there was no input." FRENCH: "Some parts of our county (workforce) would like even 20%. But if he’s doing the job the same as someone in some other county, he deserves cpmparable pay. If he's worth it, he deserves iL" • NEIL: "I have concerns about that, but I don't know the circumstances. Mr. Brown is a brilliant young man and we ought to keep him, but it doesn't look good when we've been going two and three years without settling employment contracts." OEHLER: "I don't know if I could jus­ tify it. Apparently they approve of his work. I’m not sure why we give large in­ creases to the top people and not others." • Do you favor using? the block of resi­ dences near the old City Hall to build a new Health Department facility? Why or why not? McKEOUGH: "I'm probably not as versed on this issue as I should be... I see the need (for a new Health Department facility). I know the current situation is untenable. It's not an adequate facility." LOWELL: "The county needs a busi­ ness plan for long- and short-term goals. We don't know where we're going. Be­ fore decisions like this are made, you have to have a plan." WING: "The Health Department build­ ing is in dire straits, but I don't know if that block of houses should be used for that." FRENCH: "The Health Department building definitely needs to replaced. There has to be a plan, a site committee somewhere." He said he'd like to see a county com­ plex that houses several services in one location." TRIPP: "When we purchased that land, it was for future growth. An enor­ mous amount of work went into this, in­ cluding visiting other sites." OEHLER: "It’s good that the county owns that property, but we have other fa­ cilities we've been trying to build. It seems precipitous to go ahead so quickly with that project." NEIL: "We've got several things that could be built, such as the COA and Health Department. Whether that's the right spot. I'm not sure. I'd like to see about other options." • Some say that the County Board's record on economic aevelopment has been terrible since it pulled out of the JEDC six years ago Do you agree, and if so. what would you propose to do about it? LOWELL: "When I look at the won­ derful things Joe Rahn (Hastings eco­ nomic development director and former director of the JEDC) has done, I think the county needs to hire someone to move us along to the future." WING: "The purpose of the County Board of Commissioners is to regulate county government and make policies. The Economic Alliance Board, which I sit on. will hire a director. We're very open to working with anyone." FRENCH: "All units, villages, town­ ships. cities, need to cooperate with each other on an economic plan. We need job sources coming into the county." TRIPP: "We need them coming in and we need to keep what we have. The Al­ liance has taken longer than anticipated; we need to fast forward it." McKEOUGH: "We also need a master plan for 16 townships, the cities and vil­ lages. Otherwise, we’ll run into factions and road blocks." NEIL: ”1 can't comment. I don't know all the reasons they jumped out of it, ex- Assyria Township - 8094 Tasker Road, off M-66 at Assyria Center, Bellevue Township Hall. Baltimore Township - 3100 E. Dowling Road, Hastings - Township Hall. 948­ 2022. Barty Township Precinct I - Hickory Road, Hickory Comers - Fire Station. 671­ 5346. Barry Township - Precinct 2 - 155 E. Orchard Street. Delton - Township Hall. 623­ 5171. Carlton Township - 85 Welcome Road, Hastings. Michigan - Old Welcome School 945-5990. Castleton Township - 915 Reed Street. Nashville - Township Hall. 852-9479. Hastings Charter Tow nship - 885 River Road. Hastings - Township Hall. 948-9690. Hope Township - Both Precincts - 5463 J. Wall Lake Road (M-43). Hastings Township Hall. 948-2464. Irving Township - Precinct 1-112 State Street. Freeport - Village Hall. 765-5330. Irving Township - Precinct 2 - Comer of Woodschool Road and Wing Road. Hastings - Township Hall. Johnstown Township - 13641 S. M-37 Highway, Dowling - Township Hall. 721­ 9905. Maple Grove Township - 721 Durkee Street Nashville - Township Hall. 852-0872. Orangeville Township - 6912 S. Boulter Road (in Orangeville). Shelbvville Township Hall. 664-4522. Prairieville Township Precinct 1 - 10115 Norris Road, Delton - Township Hall 623-2664. Prairieville Township Precinct 2-11351 Lindsay Road, Plainwell. Pine Lake Fire Department. 623-5101. Rutland Charter Township - 2461 Heath Road, Hastings - Township Hall. 948­ 2194. Thomapple Township Precinct I - 3885 Bender Road. Middleville - Thomapple Kellogg High School. 795-3394. Thomapple Township Precinct 2 - 200 E. Main, Middleville - Township Hall. 795­ 7202. Woodland Township - 156 South Main, Woodland - Fire Station & Township Hall. 367-4915. Yankee Springs Township - 284 North Briggs Road. Middleville - Township Hall. 795-9091. City of Hastings (All 4 Wards) - 232 W. Grand Street Hastings - Middle School. 945-2468 City Hal! Clerk’s Office. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 pm. on the day of the election cept that they figured they weren't get­ ting the biggest bang for the bock. I’d be open to working with the city again." OEHLER: "The commissioners are hir­ ing someone to do just that. I thought they should have stayed with the JEDC rather than striking out on their own. Whenever government, can work to­ gether, it's a good thing." • Do you believe board members should occasionally have private "retreats," where they can discuss matters without being watched our listened to by the pub­ lic? I WINOi "I MJort care if the pubHC Watches. I think they have short sessions and visiting other districts is a natural outgrowth. I wouldn't mind if the board met (in a retreat)." FRENCH: "I don't see why commis­ sioners have to go away to discuss Barry County business. There are regulations we need to live under. We can stay here." TRIPP: "A retreat or closed session wouldn't be in line with the Open Meet­ ings Act. Pm very much against it" McKEOUGH: Fve sat on many boards and chaired some. It (a retreat) is invigo-' rating and refreshing. It helps us learn about each other. It's a good way to share ideas and concerns. But I don't have a problem with letting the public in." LOWELL: "Team building is a very important function, but personally I have nothing to hide. All my skeletons are at the haunted house." OEHLER: "Having a retreat for the purpose of training ids a good idea, but not for discussing substantive matters. All such meetings should be open to the public." NEAL: "I don't think retreats are nec­ essary. Going to meetings and learning conferences are a must. But a weekend getting away from everybody else is not my idea of getting problems solved." • It could be said that everybody talks about growth, but nobody does anything about it. What, if anything, do you think the County Board should do about the threat of the city coming to Barry County? FRENCH: "It's a very serious problem and some will be displeased with what's coming. Growth will not stop. How do we control it? Planning and zoning agencies can help... but it'll take a lot of work." He mentioned "clustering" in devel­ opments as a potential aid in controlling growth. TRIPP: "We need to become edu­ cated, the public needs to be involved." She said enforcement can be just as important as putting together a plan. McKEOUGH: "This is my passion. We need to face this head on. We need a master plan for all. We have five town­ ships that don't have planning and zoning commissions. "Developers can come in and do what they want and then leave us with the cost. Farmers are taxed for the highest cost use of their land. All this needs to be changed." LOWELL: "It's all going to come back to a master plan, and we need public in­ put to start figuring out ways to start con­ trolling growth now, before it's too late." WING: "She (Jan McKeough) hold a lot of the same views... We need to re­ duce taxes on ag land. We need to be aware of all the interrelationships, that when something happens, something else happens to compensate." NEIL: "Growth is going someplace... it’s taking up more and more land. If the townships want to put in the same things the city provides, then let them go at iL” OEHLER: I'd like to see all township planning and zoning groups meet with county planning and zoning and come up with a common approach to handling this issue. "Perhaps we need a real estate tax of some kind for the developers, for taking our open spaces and farm lands. "Farms should be taxed only for the value of their actual use rather than their highest development value." . All of the candidates present at the fo­ rum were asked whether the current board has a right to appoint a new Road Commission member to replace the retir­ ing Jack Lenz, before the new commis­ sion’s term starts in January, even though there is a question of legality. Tripp said, "I think it's the current board's responsibility. We've wasted a lot of time for good applicants." McKeough said, "I understand the board is deadlocked (on the appoint­ ment) again. I just hope the applicants are still around next January." Lowell said, "I'm not one to do things just because 'that's the way we've always done iL*" Wing commented, "I think they should just finish the job and get it over with." French agreed, saying, "I think the present commission should appoint someone. If they don't, it will be one of the first things the new board will do. I wish they would have made the decision when it came up. "One of the things you don't want to do is rescind a vote." On the question of the millage vole for Thornapple Manor, all said they support the request. McKeough said she has personal rea­ sons for backing the millage, but has some concerns about management and oversight of the medical care facility. French added, "I also realize there has to be some accountability from the peo­ ple who run the facility." Tripp said the County Board could set aside money, but for how long? "I be­ lieve this needs to be put to a vote and passed," she said. • Why should you be elected to this board seat instead ofyour opponent? FRENCH: "I believe in the sharing of ideas and working for the common good." TRIPP: "Fve enjoyed being a commis­ sioner (for two years). I've gained a lot of experience. Our finances continue to be strong and we've improved services." McKEOUGH: Tm not addressing the question as being a better choice. I have 20 years experience in township govern­ ment and planning. My main impetus and passions and children's issues and land use. "We need a unified zoning system and a coordinated plan." LOWELL: “Though I should have spent more time campaigning, my expe­ rience (as president) with the Jaycees is something 111 never give back. I gained a lot of valuable experience on how to think outside the box and how important it is to develop a plan. "I want to be a voice for the people." WING: "I’m an Assyria Township farmer who works outside all day. People can find me out on the back 40. See COUNTY RACE, page 16 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 2. 2000 l€TT€RS from our readers... Asst, administrator answers questions about the Manor To the editor: I am the assistant administrator of Thom­ apple Manor and l*m writing in response to questions and concerns that have arisen over the past few months about the millage request in the Nov. 7 election for Thomap­ ple Manor. When I was promoted to assistant admin­ istrator last February. I took on additional responsibilities and authority but received no additional pay, nor did we add any staff. In fact, in addition to the 6.25% wage re­ duction that we’ve been working under since May 1999. we have actually reduced the size of our administrative staff this year. In response to Mr. Garrison's comment about our office staff versus that of Tender­ care's, you need to be aware that Tender­ care has a corporate office in Sault Ste. Marie. They have the staff. They just don’t need as many here. In response to Ms. Eltzroth’s letter, our •plant lady” does a wonderful job on a part­ time basis, making our lobby and hallways come alive with greenery. Donations from people with “sick” plants, myself included, have taken place because she does such great things with them. She’s a retired housekeeper that we and our residents and their families are happy to have with us, for a lot less money than an outside florist would cost. She spends her own time pick­ ing up supplies and searching for new and unique ideas to make the facility a nicer place to live. We pay an outside contractor to maintain our grounds in the summer and plow snow in the winter. They send a crew every week in the summer to mow and trim the grass, and maintain trees and shrubbery. In the winter they plow at odd hours to accommo­ date our shift changes. Besides taking into account the cost of the equipment they use, we couldn't hire someone for what we pay them. We budget for trave* expenses related to continuing education. Besides being re­ quired for licensed personnel, we encour­ age on-going education for our staff. Most education is given in the facility by our in­ service education director, who, by the way. also serves as our infection control director among her many other duties, but there are occasions where seminars are attended out- Too many lose with Proposal 1 Dear editor: Supporters of Proposal 1 would like you to believe that it will provide for better schooling for Michigan’s children. This proposal is misleading. It is not a solution. Proposal 1 changes the constitution to al­ low money from your neighborhood schools and state taxes »o go to private and religious schools. In two of the places where vouchers have passed, Milwaukee and Cleveland, the money to support them has come from increased taxes and/or from tlie budget of public health, parks and en­ v ironmental protection. If Proposal 1 passes, all of the children currently attending private or religious, schools in Detroit would immediately be el­ igible to receive a voucher worth over 53,000 to pay for their non-public school­ ing. That reality alone would cost the state, and ultimately all of us, millions of dollars, year after year. That’s without adding one current public school child to the rolls of private or religious schools in Detroit. It is important to know that private and religious schools do not have to accept all children. They can choose who they want to have in their school. They can effectively leave children behind based upon a family's income, a preference or any other criteria they choose. Proposal 1 is a problem, not a solution. Kids lose. Taxpayers lose. It’s a bad idea. Vote no on Proposal One. Wayne Curtis Nashville Pat Albert will continue to do good job To the editor: This letter is for residents and electors of Hope Township. Pat Albert is the current township su­ pervisor and she’s done a good job repre­ senting our township. She is honest, trustworthy, caring and always willing to take time to listen to concerns many of us have and to work on solutions to solve issues and problems. She works well with everyone. Our ambulance service needed upgrad­ ing. Pat helped to get a good ambulance service for township residents, which was badly needed. She is a certified Level I and II asses- Stabenow’s vote didn’t back ban To the editor: A contradiction of senate candidate Deb­ bie Stabcnow: She did not support the House of Repre­ sentatives ban on partial birth abortions. Late-term abortions arc aborting seven or eight or nine month pregnancies. She claims to want to work for our children, but apparently she has forgotten that she refused to support the ban on aborting chil­ dren. She votes one way in April, but talks another way now when she wants votes in Michigan. Your readers should be aw are of the facts of how her vote counted; it certainly was not for children. Sharon Pryor. Hastings HastingsBaNNER sor and is working to achieve Level III. This saves the township tax dollars. If the township has to hire an assessor, the cost S20.000 JtfO.QQQjjr more. The BPH Eire Departments operating effectively and provides excellent pro­ tection ffe our residents. We have quality cemeteries and library service, plus many other services that continue to be improved, such as the township park and roads. We need to be sure we have a fairminded supervisor, one who is knowl­ edgeable about the correct procedures of the office, who will represent all town­ ship residents, not just a certain group or section of the township. Pat Albert is available to the resident of the township, as well as the general public by having regular office hours at the township hall. She attends most if not all meetings so is knowledgeable for the public, as well as the township newslet­ ters that are printed and sent to Hope Township residents and taxpayers. Pat Albert has great integrity, honesty, fairness to all and is an excellent public servant for Hope Township. I had the op­ portunity to help appoint her to the su­ pervisor's position in 1995 and felt she was qualified then and I still believe she is dedicated to this community and has a solid grasp of the issues. My vote will go to Pat Albert. I hope yours will too. Sh:rlcy Case, Hastings side the facility. Until 1999, it was traditional for us to take our three-person board and their spouses for Christmas dinner in recognition of their service to our facility. It was the only compensation they received from Thomapple Manor, but that ceased after 1998. We have a good working relationship with Pennock Hospital. We depend on them for emergency services and employee phys­ icals, and they depend on us for long-term care and rehabilitation. We also have a rec­ iprocal agreement to share therapist ser­ vices and are actively working on other an­ cillary service contracts. They were the largest contributor to the silent auction in the recent “up-on-thc-billboard” event. Our decisions about which vendors to use for supplies or services are made based on who can supply the best product for the least cost. It would be irresponsible for us to do otherwise, especially considering our financial condition. We are one of the 10 largest employers in Barry County and 95% of us live within the county lines. We do support the local economy. To those who would ask for more ac­ countability and oversight by the county commissioners or others: Our three-person Family Independence Agency Board is comprised of one governor-appointed posi­ tion and two appointments (a voting major­ ity) by the County Board of Commissioners by state statute. Public Act 280. Current Board Chairperson Jan Geiger, a governor appointee, has been on the board for ten years, four years longer than her husband has held political office. We have invited county commissioners to attend our regular monthly meetings (that are open to the public), and they re­ ceive our board reports, including our fi­ nancial statements and board minutes, on a monthly basis. We are also audited by inde­ pendent certified public accounts. Medicare (Health Care Financing Administration), Medicaid (Department of Community Health), the Office of Fire Safety (formerly the State Fire Marshal), OSHA, and the Michigan Department of Consumer & In­ dustry Services for our licensing and certi­ fication surveys. We are the most heavily regulated industry in the nation. If we had not been fiscally responsible all these years, the $700,000 loss in 1999 would have thrown us into bankruptcy. The County Board didn’t bail us out. We paid it ourselves, as we have for operations and building improvements over these many years. Our administrator has been here for 14 years. We’re the only county-owned medical care facility in the state that has paid principal and interest for major build­ ing improvements. We’re one of only four county facilities currently receiving no county subsidy or millage, and two of which, including ourselves, are currently seeking millages. We’re proud of our history. You should be, too. But we can’t afford to incur that kind of loss again. We projected a $936,000 loss for next fiscal year (2001) as submitted to the county commissioners last June. We are here for one reason and one rea­ son only: To provide 24-hour care for our most frail and vulnerable residents. For those not expected to be rehabilitated, this 15 now their home. Our board chairperson's mother lives here. My mother has told me she wants to come here, should the time come. It all comes down to taking care of our loved ones. James C. DeYoung. Asst. Administrator. Thomapple Manor PUBLIC OPINION: Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by We’re fortunate to have the Manor To the editor: Barry County is indeed fortunate to have a medical facility of the caliber of Thomap­ ple Manor. There arc only 36 other such county facilities in the State of Michigan and all but four receive financial assistance. Thomapple Manor has been one of those four self-sufficient skilled nursing facilities in the state and since 1958 has never needed to ask county residents for additional funds. Now. however. Barry County residents must understand the urgency of a,'•'roving .85 mill for the next 10 years to keep Thor­ napple Manor solvent. There arc those who say “let them cut the fat” but until you’ve walked in the moc­ casins of the patients and their families, you have no idea how efficiently and lovingly Thomapple Manor operates. We speak from experience. The nursing staff is there to take care of the skilled care nursing needs of the patient around the clock seven days a week and the finest reha­ bilitative care is offered. Last year. 82 resi­ dents were able to return to their homes. The food, housekeeping, laundry and cen­ tral air conditioning all offer comfort to the patients and the Alzheimer’s comfort pro­ gram is another blessing to those in need. Above all, it is so reassuring to the patients to know their loved ones can drop in and hold their hand and just be with them with­ out having to travel miles and miles, all in an atmosphere that is cheerful, clean, and as home-like as possible. For less than the cost of a cup of coffee on an average basis, the .85 mill so badly need­ ed by Thomapple Manor will result in con­ tinued compassionate and loving care for patients of all ages and particularly the frail and elderly among us who have paid taxes in Barry County all their lives in most cases, as nine out of ten admissions arc Barry Coun­ ty residents. The residents of our county, now and in the future, need and deserve our support - a “yes” vote Nor. 7. Dick and Verna Sunior, Hastings Prairieville’s ‘activities’ disturbing To the editor: I am disturbed by some of the political activities associated with current Prairieville Township officials and candidates for positions in the township. There have been a number of comments made in public forums and reported to me in private, letters to the editors, advertisements, circulars distributed, etc., which accuse some Prairieville officials and candidates of corruption, impropriety and dishonesty and call them various scandalous insults. I have been associated with Prairieville Township government since 1988 as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and its chairman since 1989. As an appointed, not elected, official, I have always tried to avoid getting involved in township electoral politics. And that is still my intention. I can honestly say that in 12 years of working with the various members of Prairieville Township government, I have never encountered any one that I felt was a scoundrel, willfully lied about township business or enriched themselves at citizens' expense. They have all been well meaning individuals with varying dfcpeftehce, triihlng,‘'outlooks, backgrounds and skills. A good example is the operation of the public sewage collection and treatments facilities. This requires critical judgement on the part of the officials involved in the process and critical oversight on the part of the citizens. I do not know if we have beard the "final" answer to the questions on use of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority funds or not. I was encouraged by the article in the Oct. 26 issue of the Banner headlined "Delton Sewer Authority did not misuse funds, auditor says.” I figure that this issue will need to be a matter of public concern for a while. But I firmly believe that there is not a need to be concerned about the integrity of our public officials in Prairieville Township. They have acted faithfully to serve the public welfare as they saw iL If you think mistakes have been made, point them out. If you think better candidates are avaitaoie, support and vote for them, u is entirely appropriate to stay aware of local government activities and speak out about these activities. It is both our right and responsibility as citizens to support policies, officials and candidates with whom we agree and criticize those with whom we disagree. But we should avoid underhanded and unsubstantiated character attacks on those with whom we simply disagree. Dr. Kenneth M. Kornheiser, Plainwell Thomapple Manor needs our support To the editor: The county-owned nursing home (Thornapplc Manor) needs the support of the community it has served for so many years. If you want good care for your loved ones after you cannot personally care for them any more, vote “yes” for the Thomapple Manor millage Nov. 7. The employees, cooks, activity planners, therapy, office staff and volunteers provide excellent care to the 138 residents of an air­ conditioned facility. Wc have been frequent visitors for three years this month and have experienced the tender loving care wc have seen to the resi­ dents. Nobody knows, someday wc may need this place ourselves. We need to vote “yes” Nov. 7 and support and continue to give adequate care to our loved ones. L. & R. Varney and families, Nashville. Please pass millage for Thornapple Manor To the editor: It is my sincere hope that on Nov. 7 the millage for Thomapple Manor will pass. My husband, Vcrcilc (Verse), received the very best of care every day he was there from the time of his brain aneurysm that ruptured in 1986. Other than the five years he spent at the V.A. Hospital in Battle Creek, he was cared for at Thomapple Manor, until his passing Aug. 27, 1999. My family and I arc so grateful that wc had this facility in our community where he could feel dose to home and near his loved ones. I also appreciate all of the caregivers who went out of their way to make sure his stay there was a pleasant one. And believe me, they did a wonderful job. • My prayer is that wc can keep Thomap­ ple Manor going, as it is so needed in our community. I am grateful to all who have helped my family and me through this tragedy. Shirley La Dcrc and family Rename State St. to what? Local officials are toying with the idea of renaming State Street in Hastings. What would you like to see it named? Hastings tanner, Inc. A Dtviston of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1351 NM-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 (616)945 9554 John Jacoba Frederic Jacoba Vice President President Joyce Ryan Stephen Jacoba Secretary Trea?*er • NEWSROOM • David T Ybung (EMor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Eotof) Shelly Sulser Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary McDonough James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Kathryn Rounds, Hastings: Chad Henry, Hastings: Jim Colvin, Hastings: Anne Ellis, Anne’s Health Foods: Mike Kinney, Hastings: Warren Ostrander, Lakeview: "Rounds Avenue has a nice ring to it. I've always wanted to live on a street named after my family.” "I think State Street should be renamed Main Street because *t is the "main street* of Hastings. Every town should have a Main Street." "Main Street sounds good to me." "I hope they don't have to change the name of the street. If there is confusion for emergency services, change the name of State Road instead." "A new name is not as important as putting address numbers on green signs at every house. But I think it should be called Main Street." "I’ve had problems locating some place that was either on State Road or State Street because of the similarity of names. I don't have a clue as to what to name it, but something different would be nice." CiasMied ads accepted Monday through Friday 6a m to5 30pm Saturday B30am • Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year in Barry County S27 per year in adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to; PO Box B Hastings Ml 49058-0602 Second Quss Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 2. 2000 - Page 5 LETTERS from our readers... Let’s give local control back to local citizens Dear editors: My wife and I have chosen the City of Hastings to live, work and raise our family. My desire to run for local office was to help set the vision for the community that I love. Something is happening here, however, and I can’t sit back and hope it will go away. I think wc all agree wc know what’s best for our own back yards. As far as what hap­ pens in the City of Hastings, local taxpayers elect local officials to make decisions that reflect local values. But some legislators at the state capital think they know better. The “Let Local Votes Count" initiative kicked off in January as mayors from around the state announced their support for a ballot initiative that would allow local government to make its own laws and ordi­ nances. rather than apply statewide legisla­ tion enacted without regard for local needs or resources. If passed, the amendment would require a two-thirds vote by both the Senate and the House to enact a law that intervenes in municipal matters. To be clear, a two-thirds vote docs not mean the state can not change local laws. It simply raises the threshold of intervention and stops unnecessary influence by special interests and the issuc-by-issue erosion of local control. If a bill is approved by a twothird.' majority vote in the Senate and the House, it probably is in the best interests of municipalities, and therefore would be an cflbrt local officials support. This amendment is not, as our opposition calls it. anti-busincss. The Michigan Cham­ ber of Commerce says it makes it harder for businesses to grow. Wc do not agree. The fact is. local officials, including the City of Hastings enjoy positive, productive rela­ tionships with their business communities. Many arc active local Chamber of Com­ merce members, and many local govern­ ment officials arc business owners them­ selves. Given the fact the economic vitality of every community changes over time, local business and government often work together to create stability. And the last two decades of strong growth have demonstrat­ ed that this system of local cooperation works. Again, it’s about knowing whet’s best for our own back yards. Our opposition would also have people believe "Let Local Votes Count” is anti-tax­ payer. Wc do not believe that’s true. Wc believe it allows local officials to truly rep­ resent those who elect them. Zoning issues, construction codes and liquor laws should be in the hands of the people who arc most affected. Municipalities arc the best at pro­ viding services that directly affect peoples’ day-to-day quality of life, such as garbage pickup, water, sewer and road maintenance. The state can’t and shouldn’t regulate these things. Local officials and local citizens arc tired of having their control chipped away. A recent example of the state trying to over­ ride local ordinances is House Bill 4777, which was introduced last fall. The bill would have eliminated a number of local laws, like those that call for site plans for new or redeveloped building projects. The measure was quickly quashed by a myriad of local oiticials who traveled to the capital ’o voice their opposition. If it had passed, however, we would have lost control over the quality of infrastructure in our city. "Let Local Votes Count" wants to send a strong message to Legislators: Don’t np out our roots. It’s local, grassroots efforts that work best for most communities. You don’t appreciate Congress passing down man­ dates without regard for Michigan’s true needs or resources, so you shouldn't do the same to local governments. Home rule is our constitutional right. Individual city offi­ cials arc closer to the people who elect them. Wc work. cat. sleep and socialize in the same places as our constituents. Wc arc more responsive and have immediate accountability to the people our decisions most affect. The Hastings City Council recently passed a resolution supporting “Let Local Vote Count" Wc believe taking away the voice of citizens by overriding local law s is like telling them their opinions don’t matter. It is unrealistic to expect the state to under­ stand the needs of each individual commu­ nity. Local votes really should matter, and the state should not impose its will on local government. There’s no onc-sizc-fits-all solution for individual community issues. So. "Let Local Votes Count." Franklin L. Campbell, Mayor. City of Hastings Socialized health care not the answer for Thornapple Manor To the editor: Barry County voters will have an impor­ tant decision to make Nov. 7 on the pro­ posed property lax increase to support Thomapple Manor. Support for this ten year tax millage appears to be overwhelming throughout our community, but those mobilizing this sup­ port know the truth that a tax increase is not a panacea to the dilemma wc now face, but rather a short-term fix to a long-term problem. I have toured Thomapple Manor and spoke with members of the administration. I am convinced the shortfalls afflicting this institution are not the result of mismanage­ ment on their part. Recent funding reduc­ tion tn Medicare and Medicaid arc largely to blame for the Manor’s financial crisis. The question people would ask themselves is. what caused these reductions? Government intrusion into the health care system has. as in education, transportation, agriculture, housing, etc., created the cur­ rent Medicare Medicaid problem. Individu­ als who seek political appointment pander to the demands of multiple special interest groups. These demands continually increase, resulting in politicians out promising their opponents in an attempt to meet the public’s perceived wants. This demand and promise cycle creates increased taxes and further inflates the already obese bureaucracy in order to administer new and larger social programs. This problem is manifesting itself in a Mcdicarc/Mcdicaid infrastructure that can­ not cope with the exorbitant demands placed on it by the uninsured and World War II and aging baby boom generations. Hence the reimbursement per patient must be reduced or funding (read taxes) to the system increased. TKc average American pays approxi­ mately 40 percent of his or her income in taxes. Everyone who cams income already supports the government run health care system through that portion of their income taxes set aside for Medicare. Federal and state representatives arc playing a shell game with our tax dollars. By thinly stretching Mcdicarc/Mcdicaid payments to appease the explosion of recipients, they realize county and locally operated nursing homes must seek subsidization from local residents in the form of taxes. Thus, while politicians may boast they haven’t raised taxes, we the public arc being taxed twice for the same service. The recent uprising in Britain over the excessive gasoline tax is indicative of the systemic effects of social benefits spiraling out of control. In an emotional appeal to our hearts to support Thomapple Manor, some political and community leaders have attempted to impose a passive sense of guilt on the resi­ dents of this county. Do not be led astray by liberal rhetoric. When you travel to. the polls to cast your vole, consider the adverse impact of approving a self-imposed proper­ ty tax: a tcn-ycar burden, inflated bureau­ cracy. social dependency, and most impor­ tant, the continued denial of the true prob­ lem - big government. Terry Swisher, Baltimore Township If you’re undecided, don’t vote To the editor: Wc arc once again readying ourselves to elect the most powerful man in the world, the president of the United States. The pundits, the spinners and the media keep telling us almost daily that the unde­ cided voters will determine the outcome. I certainly hope that is not the case. Because if it is. the uninformed, the unknowledgeable. the uncaring, and the person receptive to fear will be electing the next president. If you are undecided, some simple basic questions can assist you: Does character and truthfulness count when it comes to the most powerful man in the world? Years ago it did when men like F.D R.. Dwight Eisenhower, Jimmy Carter. Ronald Reagan and George Bush inhabited the White House. Yes. some Republican and some Democrat! The present administration blows with the wind, whatever is advantageous to the crisis at hand is what’s reported, whether it’s the truth or not. Even worse is hots ma­ jor television networks and major newspa­ pers no longer report the news but they try to be newsmakers. The differences between the two presi­ dential candidates do not call fur one to be undecided at this late date. One only needs to examine facts rather than rhetoric to be informed. Today we live in a country that is over 60 percent dependent on foreign oil. We're in a crunch, prices are sky rocketing, and some w ill even call it a crisis. Who bet­ ter to manage, lead, brainstorm, and bring about change than a presidential ticket w ilh two people with private sector experience in the oil industry ? Their concern is resolv­ ing this crisis to the advantage of the Amer­ ican people and not pandering to foreign oil interests. Tne Gore ticket consists of two lifetime politicians whose major concern is their legacy, so much so that Lieberman has him­ self as a senatorial candidate in case he doesn't become vice-president. What can be said of foreign affairs? Gore and his spinners claim this as an area of weakness for Bush. In the first debate the question was posed on how to apply pres­ sure to Milosevic to accept the peoples’ vote that he lost the election in SerbiazYugoslavia. Bush asserted that Russia should step in with their close at hand diplomatic influence. Gore vehemently disagreed. The very next day after the debate Russia stepped in and Milosevic stepped down. Gore was completely wrong! In addition, one only needs to look at who supports Bush to see that he can lead our country internationally. Dick Cheney, former Secretary of Defense. Colin Powell, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and retired general Norman Schwanzkopf. all of the Bush team. These people led America in a very tense time. They protected our allies and our foreign interests. But most importantly, they brought our military sons and daughters safely home They support George Bush because they know he can lead us. The environment and pundits say is solely the cause of Al Gore and not that of George Bush Yet we need look no further Hosier doesn’t Muck’ the issues To the editor: I am a disabled Vietnam veteran who lives and votes in Hope Township. Several years ago I inquired about infor­ mation about having a financial hardship in connecting to the Southwest Barry County Sewer Pat Albert, supervisor, denied my request for help, say ing there was nothing available After being forced onto a system which has numerous problems. 1 found there was a clause in the sewer ordinance tor hardship cases and low-income resi­ dents. I don’t think she had ever read the sewer ordinance On another issue, there was a seminar at (iull Lake that I attended for information on the Zoning Board ot Appeals. This training seminar was extended to Hope Township officials. however not one person from the ZBA attended this meeting. Earlier this year the ZBA was brought to court on a zoning violation, and the court ruled in my favor against the township. The supervisor has cost the taxpayers of Hope Township excessive attorney fees because of her lack of attention to training. My candidate for supervisor is John Hosier who has demonstrated his know­ ledge of understanding ordinances and worked with zoning issues in East Lansing. He isn’t known to “duck" the hard issues and problems that he faces. Craig Hannar. Delton than God’s Word to sec that man is to have dominion over the earth and not the reverse. Wc are loo dependent on foreign oil! Wc need to find oil close to home. Not only would the price come down, but look at the jobs that would be created. If we can pul a man on the moon over 30 years ago. can we not resolve our own oil crisis? Bush and Cheney want to fix this. Gore only wants it as a campaign issue. The Gore ticket claims a tax cut will only benefit the rich, but he never once mentions that the rich (as he calls them) pay for more taxes on a percentage basis than anyone else. If they pay more taxes, don’t they also deserve a tax break that would be compara­ ble to the percentage of taxes they paid in? And for those of you who claim to be un­ decided. who do you believe the surplus be­ longs to? Where do you think the surplus comes from? The surplus comes from your taxes paid in. Why? Because you were taxed too much? Do you want the money that is rightfully yours or do you want the government to have it and spend it on more and more entitlements? Bush believes the American people cre­ ated the surplus and all taxpayers should get their fair share back. Gore does not! He believes in a selective tax cut where he gets to decide who has tax relief. And in the Gore plan the rich certainly won’t get any tax relief because the rich are from the "dark side" and are part of the "evil em­ pire"! Just ask Bill Gates the price one pays for success and look what the present ad­ ministration did to Microsoft! The Gore-Lieberman ticket will also use social security to scare our seniors and let them believe there will be nothing there for them. However, it was Clinton-Gore that in 1993 raised the taxes on social security in­ come’ How short is Gore’s memory? He campaigns on fear, as the Democratic Party always has. And finally, to our young citizens .vho now earn incomes and vote' The estimated return on your social security investment is 2 percent. We can do better. Bush wants to allow y ou to invest some of your social se­ curity yourself. Gore does not! There you have it. some simple basic questions. If you’re still undecided, please don’t vote next Tuesday, because an unde­ cided vote is an uninformed vote. and. an uninformed vote benefits none of us. Dick Cole. Middleville Substance Abuse ‘deficit’ misleading To the editor: Wc wish to comment on recent items of business appearing in the Banner as County Commission business about Barry County Substance Abuse Services. Twice in recent months, commission­ ers, acting on county business, have been reported to speak about the Sub­ stance Abuse program ’’deficit.” We want to reassure those in the community who have supported Substance Abuse Ser­ vices efforts that the deficit being dis­ cussed is one in name only. The Barry County Substance Abuse Board and management have operated in a sound fashion for 25 years and have at no time been careless with spending nor negligent in reimbursing funds it has been owed. The deficit that has been discussed is the result of the way governmental pro­ grams account for revenues and how ac­ counts receivable are collected. Under generally accepted accounting principles for governmental entities, revenues are not recognized in the fiscal year in which they are earned unless they are collected within 60 days of the fiscal year end. Because of the way our client charges are paid and the way our services are re­ imbursed by the state, a significant amount of our revenues are received af­ ter that 60 days and are then classified as "deferred revenues" on the balance sheet. If these "deferred revenues" had been included in our earnings, we would not have a deficit. Indeed, we would have a small positive fund balance. The Substance Abuse Board takes this seriously and has acted to reduce even this seeming deficit as the county admin­ istrator noted in an Oct. 5 news item. But the program is a county creation, reports to the county commission, and was not constructed to "earn a profit." Profits would be needed in order to develop a positive fund balance large enough to offset these deferred revenues. This scenario has been explained to the County Board of Commissioners twice and we are satisfied that commis­ sioners understand the process, even if discussion in chambers appears to be to the contrary. Bany County Substance Abuse Board appreciates the commis­ sion’s loan, designed to create the needed positive fund balance and will delight in "repayment" of that loan one day. In the meantime, we are pleased that the commissioners' action will allow them to submit for the loans and grants which will best serve Barry County resi­ dents. Dolores Mohn, Chairperson, Board of Directors, Brian Shumway, Director. Barry County Substance Abuse Services ‘Hosier will bring honesty to job Dear editor: My husband and I attended and graduat­ ed from Delton High School. I have gradu­ ated from the University of Michigan and my husband will receive his master’s degree from U of M in May 2001. Wc are voters in Hope Township. If residents could take the time lo go to the county equalization department, they would be surprised to sec that single fami­ lies have the largest tax base in Hope Town­ ship. Checking the evaluation and taxes col­ lected from the business community, in my opinion it goes to special consideration by the present supervisor. She has worked ’ harder for business people, who live outside the township, by giving them township tax breaks and the zoning they require. Taxpay­ er dollars are spent on attorney fees to cooperate with these businesses in order to bring them into compliance with zoning laws. Wc haven’t enough space to go into the fiasco and mismanagement we believe she has caused with the Southwest Bany Coun­ ty Sewer and Water Authority. Wc have known John Hosier for 10 to 12 years, and he is our candidate of choice. HE has always been known for being fair, hon­ est, courageous and a man of integrity. If there arc issues that need to be addressed he will never run away or cover up. as our pre­ sent supervisor has done. John Hosier’s the man for honest govern­ ment in Hope Township. Jacqueline Hammond, Ypsilanti Manor important for health care Dear editor! ’» • In December of this year, I will celebrate my 10th year as a social worker at Thomap­ ple Manor. I chose the word "celebrate’’ carefully to reflect how 1 truly feel. I have felt very enriched by the experiences I have had since I began my career at Thomapple Manor. I have seen over 1,000 people become residents ofThomapple Manor. Each person has their own unique background and sto­ ries to share. Wc also acquire wonderful family members who become vital in the care that is provided. At Thomapple Manor, there is longevity amongst a majority of the staff. I have enjoyed working with a variety of employ­ ees - past, present and retired. I think every­ one has something at '.heir workplace that they wish could be different, yet 1 see dedi­ cation beyond mcasuie. I frequently hear staff say that they are there for the residents. I also have had the satisfaction of working with staff at Pennock HospitalTlomecare. the Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment, the Family Independence Agency, Barry Community Hospice, the Commis­ sion on Aging and local physician offices when admitting people and discharging them home. All of these institutions, along with Thomapple Manor, arc important in the delivery of health care to Barry County citizens. At this time, Thomapple Manor is encountering financial challenges and is seeking a millage request Nov. 7.1 believe it is important to note that since Thomapple Manor is owned by the county that all reim­ bursement received is put back into the facility - which is a benefit to all. Teresa Smclkcr, MSW Hastings Manor has professional, loving care To the editor: I have been familiar with Thomapple Manor for more than 20 years. As a lay minister in our church, I spent each Sunday with parishioners in various nursing homes both in and outside Barry County. I was always so impressed with the atmosphere of caring and commitment at Thomapple Manor. The residents were clean, they were happy and smiling, their rooms were bright and pleasant and the meals were well ba’anccd and appetizing. The nurse aides were so cheerful and spoke so kindly and patiently to the resi­ dents. It was obvious they really cared about them. I also noticed the professionalism of the nurses and the time they gave to each patient and or family member explaining the medications or procedures being admin­ istered. These past four years my mother has been a member of the Thomapple Manor family. When she was admitted after a very senous surgery and several weeks in the hospital, she was literally unable to raise her head off the pillow. Within a week’s time the care and therapy she received enabled her to sit up and feed herself, and even help with dressing herself. Wc saw a smile on her lips and a light in her eyes again. My mom remains comfortable and con­ tent at Thomapple Manor and continues to receive excellent care from dedicated and lov mg caregivers. We arc a close family and even though any one of us would have preferred to pro­ vide home care, there are circumstances that require the skilled. 24-hour-a-day care that wc could not give her. Wc arc ever grateful that our mom is safe and well cared for every day of her remain­ ing life. Each household in Barry County has an opportunity Tuesday. Nov. 7, to continue their loving and professional care for those special people vvho have given so much to us throughout their lives. The cost per household is less than the price of one cup of coffee a week. How can anyone say no to our most needy citizens for such a small sacrifice? Vote “yes" on the millage for Thomapple Manor - it may become a significant chap­ ter in your own life. Audrey Burdick. Hastings Carpenter best pick for Carlton To the editor: This letter is to encourage all of the eligi­ ble voters of Carlton Township to vote next Tuesday. Nov. 7. Along with the various candidates for state, federal, and county offices, we will be voting for Carlton Township Supcrv isor. I wish to encourage the voters, to show support for Bradley Carpenter for supervi­ sor. Brad has run a successful plumbing contracting business for many years in our area, and has. with his wife, Kathy, raised a family and contributed to the welfare of the community through his efforts as a volun­ teer. I have known Brad personally for over 15 years and can bear witness to his work eth­ ic, honesty, and sense of fairness. A vote for Bradley Carpenter will be a vote for integri­ ty. Brad will work diligently to serve all of the people of the tow nship equally. Lynn McConnell. Carlton Township More Letters Appear on Page 16 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 2. 2000 Kathryn L Featherly MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs K.thryn L Fcalhcrly, age 80. of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Featherly was bom on Feb. 3, 1920 at Edina, Missouri, the daughter of Pearl and Gertrude (Woods) Flcak. She was married to James H. Featherly March 12, 1936. She was a homemaker. In her younger days she loved to cook and bake, you could go to the kitchen and there was always a pot of coffee and some sweet things to eat. Wc never went hungry. Kathryn enjoyed gardening and loved her rose bushes. She enjoyed bowling on Tuesday afternoons, with the Middleville Ladies league at the Middle-villa. Kathryn was a caring, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother (her children and grand­ children were the love of her life), and was always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She is survived by five sons. Raymond (Jean) Featherly of Battle Creek. Carl (Faye) Featherly of Hastings. George (Jackie) Featherly of Edmore, Jim (Ellen) Featherly of Delton, Victor Featherly of Middleville; six daughters. Beverly Taylor of Lowell, Helene Featherly of Middleville. Sandra Andersen of Edmore, Linda Furrow of Middleville, Ermine Brown of Middleville, Robin Jolly of Battle Creek; many grandchildren; great grandchildren; great great grandchildren. She was prccc’dcd in death by her hus­ band. James H. Featherly, two sisters, and a brother. Funeral services were held Friday morn­ ing at 11 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Minister Carla Smith officiat­ ed. Interment was at Irving Cemetery, Irving Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Arrangements were by Beeler Funeral Chrpcl, Middleville. WorshipTogether... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW CEDAR CREEK BIBLE FAMILY CHURCH Lacey Road. Dowling, Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m; Sunday Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ School 11 00 a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p.m.; Bible 6:00 p.m , Wednesday Bible 7 00 p.m 2601 Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights6:30 pm C ATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S JcfTcnon. Father Charles Fischer, Pastor. Saturday Mavs 4:30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8:30 a m and 11 00 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. arc Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058 Pastor Soo Han Yoon. Phone 367-.IU6I Worsta*. berV icer’WRtay. f 1 -00 alm: Sttnday' School. 10 a.m. for all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE THE BIBLE. WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE.“ 600 Powell Rd. (One mile cast of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Brethren Grace Churches. International. Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. Rus 945­ 9224 Sunday School Classes 9:45 a m. SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10 45 am. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Thursday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m All ages always wel­ come SPECIAL CREATION SCIENCE EVANGELISM VIDEO SERIES (very imformalivc. but light-hearted) by Dr Kent Hovind. Sundays 7 p.m, starting Sept 10 thru December. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion" 315 W Center St (corner of S. Broad­ way and W Center St) Church Office (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr F William Voctbcrg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship Ser­ vices -8am. and 10 a m Sunday Schtxil - 10 a m Nursery Avail­ able at 10 a.m. Vacation Bible School. Aug 7-10 from 6-8 p m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6 00 p m evening Service; Wednesday 7 00pm Senices for Adults. Teens and Cmldrrn HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sunday Morning Wotship I! a.m.; Sunday Evening Sen ice 6pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details f—■ ■■■■ 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben 1100 a m.. Evening Sen ice at a m . Church Service 10 30 a m . Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth mcet>ngs. Junior-Senior High. Pra»-?r Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 ST. ROSE WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer, a.m.. Worship I: a m. PO Box Pastor. A mission of St 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 Catholic Church. Hastings Mass COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DcAnn Dobbs. Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 45 a m. Traditional, 1015 a.m Sun­ day School; 11:15 a m. Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church. Youth group. Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd. JefTr-y A Ar­ nett, Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549. Saturday services arc a*. 6:00 p.m. Sunday Sen-ice Times arc 8 30 a m . 9:55 a.m and 11 20 am Tuesday prayer and share time 10: 00 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6 30 pm. Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p m also Nursery and cjuMcm's aettkilMS thru the 4th grade available for Sunday and Wednesday services; nursery thru age 3 for Saturday service. Bring the whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours. Wed. Thurs 9 a m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m Sunday School; 10 45 a.m. Morning Worship; Sun. 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship (Gr. 6-12); Sun evening sen ice as announced in weekly bulletin 6 p.m.. Wed. 6­ 8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr K-5th). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.); Wed 7 p.m, Prayer Mtg. (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - v.15 a m Morning Prayer. 11:00 a.m Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 p m For mure informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev David T I lust wick 948-9604 Rev Deacon David S Mohrhardt 517-627­ 9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all ser­ vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). • FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Curnc, Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr Adult Min­ istries 9:30 a m Sunday School for all ages; 10 45 a m . Momtng Worship Service. 6 00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7 00 p m Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m . Awana. Sr and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) *52-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, childrens ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train- — ■ । ■ । .mg This information on worship services zs* provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions” - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan A HASTINGS - Mrs. Dorothea A. Berry, age 76. of Hastings, died Thursday. Oct. 26. 2000 at Battle Creek Health System. Respecting her wishes, private family ser­ vices will be held. Mrs. Berry was bom on July I. 1924 in Chester. Illinois, the daughter of Edward and Lydia (Welge) Stallman. She was raised in the Chester area and attend rd school there, graduating from Chester High School. Mrs. Berry moved to Hastings in 1975 from Springfield, Virginia. She was married to John H. Berry on Feb. 16. 1946 and he died Oct. 18. 1995. She was employed at the steel mill in Granite City. Illinois during WW2. She was a member of Hastings American Legion Post Auxiliary. She is survived by daughter. Kathy (Jim) Brown of Nesbit, Mississippi; son. John Berry Jr. of Oregon; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were parents, hus­ band, son George Berry and a brother Elton Stallman. Burial was al Hastings Township Cemetery, Barry- County, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Rose Mabel M. Kruger Saturday Evening 6:30 p m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St_ Rev. Daniel Graybill, Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday- 9: 45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a m Morning Worship. 6.00 p m celebration for all. Wednesday. 6:30 p.m.. Kid’s Alive Evening for ages 2 through fifth grade; Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9:00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study. For fur­ ther information call the church office. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. Nov 5 8 00-A 10 45 a m Worship. 9.30 Sunday School (all ages) Thurs­ day. Nov. 2 9.30 am.. Flour'Dough-Pasty. 7 00 p.m. Catechumenatc Friday. Nov. 3-7:00 p.m.. Mcatcutting Pasty. Saturday. Nov 4 8 00 a m -6:00 pm. Pasty Sale. 8 00 a m -Noon. Fall Cleanup Workbee; 9 30 a.m. Cate­ 8 00 Narcotics Anony­ mous Monday. Nov 6 - 7:00 p m Brothers of Grace. Tuesday. Nov. 7 - Vote. 7:00 p.m.. Worship Plan­ chism; ning; 7:30 Ovcrcaters Anonymous Wednesday. Nov 8 WordWatchcrs; 7 00 10 00 a m Worship. Drama Disciples HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes, Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10: 30 am 8 30 am Alternative Worship Service; 9 30 a m Sun­ day School - every Sunday, classes are available for everyone Classes for children and youth arc based on grade level Three classes: Goodwill, Genesis and In His Steps are taught for adults 10 30 a m Coffee Fellowship Radio Broadcast 11.00 a m Traditional Worship Services Childcare avail­ able for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade. We have Pioneer clubs every Wednesday from 4 00 p.m. to 5 00 p m directed by Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Ed­ ucation Snow nun Bazaar 2000 coming Friday. Nov I Oth A chance to start your Christmas shopping early FIRST PRESBY TERI AN CHURCH 231 S Broadwav. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 ( 616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Thursday. Nov. 2 - 8 30 a.m Women's Bible Study Saturday. Ncn 4 - 8 00 a m Make apple pies. 2 00 p m Middle High Hayride and Bonfire Sun­ day. Nov 5 - 8 30 a m Chancel Choir. 9 00 am Traditional Wor­ ship Service. 9 20 a m Gulden's Worship. 10 00 am "Coffee Hour" in the Dining Room. 10 10 a m Sundav School for til ages. Il 20 a m Contemporary Worship Service. ! I 50 am Children's Worship The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM The 11 20 Sen ice appears on local ca­ ble throughout the week Nursery is provided during both services Children's Worship is ax? lable during both services Tuesday. Nov 7 - Don't forget to vote’ 6 15 a m Men's Bible Study at the YMCA office ’00 pm. Girl Scout Leaders meet Wednesday. Nov 8 • 4 30 pm. Children's Chnstnus Musical practice. 6 00 p tn Church Night Supper - Din­ ing Room this week. 6 30 p m Drama Team • Senior High Class­ room. 6 45 pm Praise Team • Sanctuary. " 00 p m Chancel Choir - Choir Room LAKE ODESSA - Mabel M. Kruger, age 82, of Lake Odessa, passed away Monday evening, October 30. 2000. Mabel was bom in Lake Odessa on December 14, 1917, the daughter of Clarence and Jennie (Morrow) Moe. She was a life-long Lake Odessa resident and had retired from Lake Foods/Wyath Milk Line. Mabel enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She and her first husband. Bernard Johnson, operated Fanner’s Gas and Oil. Mabel is survived by her sons, Clarence "Sunny" (Sandra) Johnson, Ernest (Kathleen) Johnson, Jerry (Cindy) Johnson, and Larry (Martha) Johnson; her daughter-in-law, .Sandy Johnson; 17 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; her brother. Merlin (Margaret) Moe; her sisters, Beulah Brock and Eileen Reinhart, and many other loving relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Al Kruger; her son, Allyn Johnson; and her granddaughter, Barbara Johnson. Friends may meet with the family on Thursday evening, November 2. 2000 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 3, 2000 at 11:00 A M. at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor. If you cannot attend the visitation or the service, please sign the family's Memory Book at www.webobit.com. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. John William James| HASTINGS - John William James, 53, of Hastings, died Saturday. Oct. 28. 2000 at Home of Hope in Grand Rapids. Mr. James was bom on Jan. 2. 1947 in Hastings. Michigan, the son of William F. and Bcmicc A. (Buehler) James. He was raised in the Hastings area and graduated in 1965 from Hastings High School. He went on to attend college for two years. He was employed at Hastings Country Club for 35 years. The past several years he was superintendent. John’s life-long passion was the care of the Hastings Country Club. He was an avid outdoorsman. enjoying hunting, fishing and was a devoted University of Michigan sports enthusiast He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. James is survived by sisters. Kaye (Don) Bouck of Mt Pleasant Jan (Thom) Warner of Hastings; nieces and nephews Julie (Gary) Maxon of Mt. Pleasant. Jody (Scott) Olejniczak of Rockford, Jon William Bouck of Grand Rapids. Jenny Bouck of Mt. Pleasant. Jake Bouck of Mt. Pleasant. Bradley James Warner of Hastings and Luke Warner of Hastings; great nieces and nephews Taylor. Sidney. Jessica. Jazlynn and Sierra; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services were held Tuesday. Oct. 31. 2000 at Wren Funeral Home. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery with a special procession tribute to the country club before traveling to the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or chanty of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. WOODLAND - Carl Howard Eri>. age 66. of Woodland, went to be with his Lord on Fnday. Oct. 27. 2000. Carl was bom July 10. 1934 in Odessa Township. Ionia County. Michigan to Jay and Helen (Gray) Erb who preceded him in death. After serving in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954. Carl attended Ferris State University and graduated in 1959. Follow ing graduation. Carl began his varecr with Auto Appraisal Service in Grand Rapids. He joined Auto Owners Insurance Company in 1979 and enjoyed his work as an auto damage appraiser until his retire­ ment in September of 1999. Carl’s hobbies were hunting, antique cars and auto racing. Carl was loved and will be deeply missed by Janet, his wife of 42 years; his children. Colin (Debra) Erb of Clarksville. Dee Lynn (Ken) Gearin of Trcnary, and Rachelle (Brent) Sweet of Lake Odessa; eight grand­ children; one great grandchild; his sisters, Mary Lou (Jack) Bachcr of Anchorage. AK. and Carolyn (Vaughn) Augst of Flora. IN; and his brothers. Robert (Carroll) Erb of Freeport, and Jack (Vicki) Erb of Greenville. The service in celebration of Carl’s life will be held on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Brethren Church. If you cannot attend the service, please sign the family’s Memory Book at www.webobit.com. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel. Pauline (Polly) M. Davis HASTINGS - Pauline (Polly) M. Davis, age 80, of Hastings, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000 at her residence. She was bom Jan. 29, 1920 in Haslett, Michigan, the daughter of Jay and Jennie (Rctzloff) Marsh. Pauline graduated from Haslett High School in 1938. She received her teaching diploma from Michigan County Normal Training School in 1939. she taught school au Holmes Country •Schdol b) : 15.ttrand, ; WOODLAND - Marguenta E. Baitinger, age 93. of Woodland, was called Home to be with her Lord on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000. and is now helping to tend the gar­ dens in Heaven. Margaret was bom in Detroit on Dec. 16. 1906 to James and Mamie (Barnum) France. She attended school in Woodland and had lived in the Baitinger family home on Velle Road for the past 77 years. She was a char­ ter member of the Woodland Women’s Study Club and was the oldest member of the Zion Lutheran Church. Margaret was well known in the Woodland area for her beautiful gardens and the bounty she shared with others. She was devoted to her family and could always be counted on to give uplifting care and advice. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; her husband. Adam Baitinger; her brother-in-law, Emil Baitinger; her broth­ ers. Foster France and Ty France; and her great granddaughter, Tammy McLaughlin. She is survived by her son. Vernon (Phyllis) Baitinger, her brother and sisters, Theo Farmer. Edna Wise, and Robert France; her grandchildren. Mary Makely. Michael Baitinger, and Buffy Meyers; six great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; her special niece, Peggy Palmer; and many other loving relatives and friends. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31. 2000 at the Zion Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Woodland Memorial Park. If you cannot attend the service, please sign the family’s Memory Book at www.wcbobit.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church. Arrangements arc by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Max B. Bracy HASTINGS - Mr. Max B. Bracy, age 75, of Hastings, died Tuesday. October 31, 2000 at his residence. Mr. Bracy was bom on March 8, 1925 in Battle Creek, lhe son of Winfield and - Aria (Barton) Bracy. Michigan from 1939-41. graduated from He was raised in the Battle Creek area Central Michigan University in 1945 with a and attended Urbandale Elementary School, bachelor of science degree. She taught at graduating from Battle Creek Central. rural schools m Shiawassee County, public Mr. Bracy served in the United States school in Haslett for three years, four years Army from May 12, 1943 until January in Constantine. 27. 1946, receiving the Victory Metal, She married Vernon C. Davis, Aug. 25, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with one 1945. Bronze Battle Star. Philippine Liberation She enjoyed family, travel, and was a Ribbon, three Overseas Service Bars, Good member of the East Congregation Jehovah’s Conduct Medal and the Meritorious Unit Witness t Award. She was preceded in death by brothers, He was married to Noralee Gillons on Edward Marsh and Woodrow Marsh. June 21, 1947, and she survives. He lived Surviving is her husband Vernon C. in the Battle Creek area for many years Davis of Hastings, son Douglas E. Davis of before moving to Nashville in 1964 and to Hastings, daughter. Marsha (Howard) his present Middle Lake home near Frizzci of Hastings, four grandchildren, one Hastings in 1980. great granddaughter, sisters, Ruth J. Henry Following his father’s footsteps, he of Cal., and Irene Adkinson of Alabama. joined the Battle Creek Police Department No visitation was held. Memorial ser­ on March 17, 1953. He retired 26 years vices were held Saturday, Oct. 28. 2000 at later on October 24, 1979 with a the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in distinguished record, having received a Hastings. Service Award for Valor and the National Arrangements arc by the Girrbach Spirit Hero Award from the Metropolitan Funeral Home in Hastings. Clubs of America for his participation in the apprehension of a robber who was Vickie Sue Rose attempting to rob the Michigan National Bank of Battle Creek while armed with a NASHVILLE - Vickie Sue Rose. 52, of dynamite bomb. 719 Durkee Street. Nashville. Michigan He was a member of Fraternal Order of went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, Police. Hastings Moose Lodge #628, Fnday, Oct. 20. 2000. attended the Hastings Free Methodist Vickie graduated from Maple Valley Church, enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, High School, class of 1966. and an occasional card game. One of his For many years Vickie’s love of acting passions was target shooting. and the theater took her across the country. Mr. Bracy helped to establish a city of Later she ran a successful flower business Battle Creek pistol range in 1960 and won in' Colorado Springs. Colorado, which several local and state awards for his brought joy and beauty into the lives of marksmanship. many. He was preceded in death by his parents; After a long struggle with cancer. Vickie and grandson, Joseph Bracy. is now enjoying the splendors of heaven. Mr. Bracy is also survived by his son, Vickie was preceded in death by her Bart (Sue) Bracy of Naples, Florida; father William H. Rose, nephews Daniel K. daughters, Karen (Joe) Daniel of Hastings, Sutherland and Benjamin V. Rose and niccc and Christine Fowler of Grand Rapids; Lacey J. Rose. four grandchildren; brother, Leeland (Betty) She is survived by mother Audrey RoscBracy of Battle Creek; sisters, Beverly Marcum and her husband Joe Marcum of (M*ck) McDonald of Battle Creek, and Nashville, brothers Thomas Rose of Bc.tty (Robert) Carroll of Battle Creek; DcLand. FL. Daniel Rose of Los Angeles, nieces and nephews. CA and step-brother Rusty Blakely of Visitation will be held on Thursday, Nashville, sisters Karen J. Rose of November 2, 2000 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Wyoming. Ml. Kathy J. Hess of Hastings. al the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Debbie K. Rose of Colorado Springs. CO. Full Military Memorial Graveside Tammy J. Austin of Los Angeles, CA. Services will be held on Friday, November Janice Coleman of Chandler, AZ and step­ 3. 2000 at 10:45 A M. at Ft. Custer sister Cheryl Bosworth of Hastings. National Cemetery in Augusta with Memorial contributions may be made to Reverend Daniel Graybill officiating and the family of Vickie or Barry County honors by the Ft. Custer Honor Guard. Hospice Burial will be at Ft. Custer National Arrangements by Maple Valley Funeral Cemetery with full honors. Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or the Fraternal Advertise in the Order of Police. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday November 2. 2000 - Page 7 Jla/ee Qdei^a l\l E WS Thomas McComb to mark 75 years Thomas McComb, formerly of Banficld, will celebrate his 75th birthday with an open house given by his daughters. It will be held on Nov. 4, 2000 from I to 4 p.m. at the Fine Lake Association Club House, 3133 West Shore Drive, Fine Lake. Tom worked for 33 years at Post Cereal before his retirement in 1985. Hospital gift shop plans Christmas Presentation Gifts and decorations will abound at the 34th annual Christmas Presentation, sponsored by Penn Nook Gift Shop and held at Hastings' Pennock Hospital. The event is from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, continues during the same hours on Thursday, Nov. 9 and is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10. The hospital's conference room, located in the corridor between the hospital and Physicians Center win be the location of the event. Features of the Christmas Presentation will be holiday arrangements, ornaments, stockings, children's toys and games, country ChrtstrriaSitems, Father Christmases, watches, clocks, gifts for the home, snowmen, puppets, metalware, calendars, journals, candles, angels, dolls, lamps, bells and rugs. Proceeds benefit the hospital. Dorothy Hoke (left) and Helen Hanshaw show some of the unique items that will be offered. NOTICB To The Qualified Electors of Barry County, Michigan NOTICE IS HBHBY OVEN THAT THE CENEEAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BAEEY, STATE OF MICHIGAN The polls will be open from 7:00 a_m. until 8.00 pun. P'AajAiEVIILE TWP PMC fi----------- A^ivfiiATwP-----------------------------------■004 tMtar Roar. OR M-00 at A$$yru Cantor. BeBevut Twn$N>Ha« BALTIMORE TWP PREC 11A A IB 3100E DotamgAd.Hastmgs TownHapHaB BARRY TWP PREC 01 MBogg School Rd. Factory Corners Fn Stotxxi BARRY TWP PREC 02A 4 2B 155E Orchard 51 .DeRon Bany Towncto; KM CARLTON TWP OH Welcome School B5 Wetaxm Rd. Hisbngs * 040 9090 CASTLETON TWP 915 Reed St . Natfwta Towmhtp HaB • (517) 852-9479 HASTINGS CHARTER TWP 885 Rwtt Road Hastmgs Towmftp HaB *948-9690 [WedRAHS uassSKo T.HCm Rd Rww irirraHOB TRACY MITCHELL 3100 E Dowkng Rd DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY 155 E Orchard 9 Phone (010) 6235171 WV.MADAMELS Phono (610) 045-5090 LORNA WILSON 915 Read Si 5463 S M-43 Hwy Hopt Township HaB * 948-2464 11351 Lmduy Rd. PlamweB Pme Lata Are Department • 623-5101 IRVING TWP PREC *1 112 Stott St. Fretporl Wtogt HM • 795-5330 RUTLAND CHARTER TWP 2461 Htam Rd Hastings Township Had • 948-2194 IRVING TWP PREC 72 Comtr of Woodschool Rd 4 Wmg Rd. Hasangs Irvmg Tbwmhp Hak THORNAPPlE TWP PREC rt 3885 Bender Rd . IMdtatae Thomapple Kellogg H<h School 795 3394 JOHNSTOWN TWP 13041 S M-37 Hwy Townsrwp Haflffwt Station • 721 -9905 THORNAPPLE TWP PREC n 200 E Mart MtafiertBe Towmho Has *795-7202 MAPLE GROVE TWP 721 Durket Si. Nasmtat Township Hat * 852-087? WOODLAND TWP PREC BIA 4 IB 154 S Mam St Woodland FirtSuttfTowmhtpHsll* 367-4915 ORANGEVILLE TWP 8912S Booher Rd. Vdageo(Orangrtat Township HMAtrt Sutton *664-4522 YANKEE SPRINGS TWP 284 N Brogs Rd. Mtatavrile Towmho HaB • 795-9091 PRAIRIEVILLE TWP PREC *1 10155 Norm Rd . Dtaon Towmhip Hta • 623-2664 CITY O HASTINGS Wards 1.2.3 4 4 232 W Grand Si Ha$tmg$ Junor H«h School Gym Phone (517) 052-9193(hor-w) Phone (517) 852-9470 (o*ct) BONNE L CRUTTENOEN Hatamge Charter Twp Ctork 8KFto«rRd Haehnga, Ml 49050 Phone (01 6) 040-9690 (ONce) Phene (610) 045-3291 (Home) LINDA EDOY HOUGH Hope Twp Clerk 5463 S M-43 Hwy Haeangt Ml 49056 Phone (616) 946-2464 E MM.Y HARRISON IrvmgTwp Clerk 6925 Parmatoe Rd todtotae. Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-9915 JUNE DOSTER JchnetownTwp Clerk 1815 Lacey Rd Dotamg. Ml 49050 Phone (616) 721-9905 SUSANK BUTLER Mapto Grove Twp Clerk 9752 Evan Rd NaMmBe. Ml 49073 DARLENE HARPER Orangettae Twp Clerk 1103! WikJwood Rd SbeOyv«eMl 49344 Phone (616) 672-7149 NORMAJEAN NICHOLS PtamevOe Twp Clerk 10115 S Norm Rd Deton. Ml 49046 Phone (616) 623-2864 ROBIN McKENNA Rudand Charter Twp Clerk 246’ Heath Rd Haetnge. Ml 49058 Phone (010) 940-2104 CHERYL ALLEN WoottandTwp Clerk I56S Mam Woodand. Ml 40897 Phone (016) 357-4915 (06ce) Phone (010) 367-4C94 (Home) JAMCEC LfPERT Yankee Spnnge Twp Clerk 284 N BnggiRd MtataveW. Ml 49333 Phone (010) 795-9091 EVERK MANSHUM Hetange Cty Clerk 201 E Slate Si Haeanga. Ml 49059 Phone (010) 945-2400 DONNA M STAGRAY Thomapple Twp Clerk 200 E Mam St Mtadetato. Ml 49333 Hwne (010) 795-7202 MBB M CNSmVIlM It MM * SOPB MMW (1/3 WTl IW TW SWILKB The Wonderful Wednesday scries began Nov. I and will continue at Fellowship Hall of Central United Methodist Church each Wednesday thereafter for several weeks, except when there is no school. It runs from 3:15 until 4:30. There is time for music, sto­ ries and Bible memorizing. along with snacks. Children from kindergarten through grade five are invited. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday at a new location, the community room of Lake Manor next door to the depot. Shirley Hodges will speak on “The Joys of Genealogy.” This will be the last meeting until January, which will be the start of the fifth year of the society. Also, on Nov. 10, there will be a flea mar­ ket and craft show at the VFW Hall on Tup­ per Lake Street from 9 a m. to 4 p.m. Tables are for rent. Food is available. The show and sale continues Nov. 11. The Friends of the Library will have its next meeting postponed until Nov. 14 due to other activities by members vn Election Day. which falls on Nov. 7. The Friends recently mailed more than 300 newsletters to local friends and all members of the township boards and village council which have a stake in the library. Lakewood s cross country teams nude a very good showing Saturday at the Grand Rapids Recreation Center. Lakewood boys qualified for the state meet by finishing second with 92 points. This will be the first time for Lakewood boys to go to the state finals. The boys who qualified were Travis Williams, 13th with a time of 16:48. David Stuart with a 16:54; Daniel Moms at 17:11; Phillip Plowman at 17:23; and Richard Gretsky with 17:25. David lives in Wood­ land Township, son of Dr. and Mrs. L.O. Stuart. Gretsky resides in Carlton Center. Lakewood girls trailed behind winner Middleville but had one runner, Stacey Carpenter, who will go to the state finals with her time Saturday of 19:45. Second for Lakewood was Christy Barcroft at 22:33, followed by Beth Ludema at 22:48; Melis­ sa Smith 25:02; Andrea Stahl 26:08. The fourth banquet of First Families of Ionia County was held Saturday evening at the Portland United Methodist Church with a local restaurant doing the catering. Each attendant was photographed as hc/shc arrived. Registration and social time occu­ pied the first half hour with welcome and introductions at 5:30. The dinner followed and then the awards were made by the sev­ eral members of the First Families Commit­ tee, who had worked all year Ort, verifying the many applications. There were 44 inducted this year, making a total of 107 for the four years of the society’s existence. Lori Fox of Portland was the presenter for some, and she was happy to hand the awards to Helen Robinson, who made the first application for anyone of the Goodemoot family. She was followed by most of the dozen other family members who appli­ cations were based on research done by Becky Livermore of Brown Road for both the Goodcmoot family book published in August and for Helen's applications. Others who chose to complete the paper work to join were Ford McDowell, Mary James, Don Goodcmoot Jr., Alan Goodcmoot. Peg Faulkner, Rex Goodcmoot, Tom Livermore. Myron Goodemoot. Sara Jo Cobb, Stephanie Hanson. Michelle Cobb. Fran Morris. Other local people given their awards were Tom Gilliland, Claude and Phyllis Shcllcnbirger, Eldon Jackson. Janis Kenyon, Doris Lambert. Gretchen Slater and her cousin John Peckins. Bcmadinc Carr. Marilee Jackson, Ann Slowins and Graydcn Slowins. The information from the four or more generations of each applicant is filled, indexed and available on the Internet for research by others. With 107 current mem­ bers in First Families, the numbers count to up to at least 16 names for each. One Saranac lady had 15 ancestors in this coun­ ty before 1880. Most of the Goodemoots had six ancestors before 1800 with names of Estep, ShafTncr, Butler-Creighton, and their John Goodcmoot. Doris Lamberth ancestry was from the Hess family, which included a doctor who practiced at Saranac and Bonanza. Mrs. Carr’s ancestry was from three generation; of the Daniels fami­ ly with added names of Lindley. Merrifield and Kinney. Eldon Jackson is one of sever­ al members who trace their lineage back to George Jackson, who came from Ontano. Phyllis Shcllcnbargcr is from the Lowrey families. Claude Shcllcnbargcr and his sis­ ter Marilee Jackson trace theirs to their paternal line and a Knapp. Graydcn s line includes Lehmans, and two generations of Slowinskis. His wife's line has Baldwins. Clarks. Friends. Pryors. and Greens. Tom Gilliland s line has both Gillilands and Bex ers and go back to the same George family as several others. The speaker for the evening was a Mr. Winslow, who showed slides of old photos of the railroads and engines which had great impact on Ionia County with the three rail lines which cross the county, the Ionia car shops with road house and the fourth line which came through 3clding Lowell and Elmdale to connect with the Pcre Marquette. Rockford school’s performing Fine Arts Center was the setting for the first concert of the 2000-2001 year for the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony. Six Caledonia students were listed in the ranks One student came from Schoolcraft and others from the Grand Rapids area and farther north. David Gar- lock of Big Rapids was a player in the clar­ inet section. His grandmother and uncle from Lake Odessa attended as did his aunt and cousins from Richland, and other rela­ tives from Grand Rapids. The first chair in the cello section was held by Whitney Bylsma who spends much time in Lake Odessa in summer at her family’s cottage overlook­ ing Jordan Lake. Twice she has played in church here with her mother. Ruth, who plays flute in the aduli symphony. The Gordon Bylsma family hosted some Calvin College students Sunday at a home cooked meal to give them an outing from their dormitories. One of their guests this week was Abby Walker, daughter of Bill and Tcna Walker. Central UMC observed two related occa­ sions Sunday - All Saints Day and Family Sunday. Candles were lit by family mem­ bers for each of those from the church's ranks who have died in this year. Others from the past four years were listed in the bulletin. A family dinner followed in Fel­ lowship Hall. Margaret Smith and son Bradley Smith of Grand Rapids attended both events. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Lake Manor. Roslyn Fahmi of Clarksville will be the speaker, with her topic on Native Amer­ icans and the traces they left behind. The society plans arc in place for Christmas 'Round the Town on th? Friday and Satur­ day after Thanksgiving, with a sale of baked goods, gift pack pickles, mugs, centennial history books and more. On the last open house in October there were a dozen visi­ tors who came for a last look (for now) before the display items from the LOHS go into storage. Andrea Thelen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Thelen, was in concert Sunday at the Scbcwa Baptist Church. She has had train­ ing in vocal music at Interlochen. Sunday afternoon the middle school gym was the setting for a Trst concert of the year for seventh and eighth-graders under the direction of two new instructors. Vallory Bunday is the vocal teacher and Jane Detweiler is the new band teacher. Each group performed two numbers and then seventh and eighth grade choirs sang in combined chorus. Ed Cooley was confined to the hospital on the weekend for pneumonia. The bam on the Hullibcrger farm has been razed. Now there is a new two-story house on the grounds near the site of the 19th century bam which was once the farm of H. Curtis and A J. Culvicr. Death came last week to Mrs. Evelyn Schimke of North Dakota She was the wid­ ow of Otio Schimkc, mother of Karen Avery of Lake Odessa and Milton Schimke of Eau Claire. Wise. Until the husbands illness several years ago. the couple made semi­ annual visits to their children, spending a long weekend in Wisconsin and then pro­ ceeding to the Clarksville Road home of their daughter for a similar length of time Whi’e here, they enjoyed attending church and seeing their granddaughters who now are Sharyl (Mrs. Phil) Smith of Sunfield and Penny (Mrs. George) Thelen. Death came Oct. 27 to 85-year-old Don­ ald Hynes of Okemos, bom at Woodland in 1915. He had been employed with the Michigan State Police for 25 years and then for the Ingham County Probation office another 17 years. He is survived by his wife. Mary, two daughters, brother Neal of California and sister Elva Hynes of Lans­ ing. Private services will be held later. A guest column in Saturday’s GR Press was written by Bob Hudson, husband of Lake Odessa’s former librarian. Shelley Hudson. Bob entertained at several pro­ grams at the library with his unusual musi­ cal instruments. He is an editor at Zondervan Publishing House. Several weeks ago a news item related that three outbuildings on a Bchrenwald farm on Bipplcy Road at Jordan Lake Road had been burned. Now the site has been bulldozed of any rubble and of all the small trees and brush which grew along the diag­ onal Clinton Trail which once crossed the farm. Until recent years there was a line of tall trees that marked the trail’s edge where it met Bipplcy road on the Galen Stahcr farm. In earlier years it had been the Hindericitcr farm. The Clinton Trail was estab­ lished as a military road from Jackson northwest across the state. Remnants are used today at M-50 between here and Eaton Rapids with about four miles in Odessa and Campbell townships. Traces can also be seen in fence rows in some sections. It crossed through Odessa Center, a bit south of the comer. The John Stalter new Hock house was on the north side of the old trail and the bam was on the south side. Leaves are falling fast and the strcetsidcs arc lined with heaps of raked leaves or bags stuffed with leaves. i Corrections and clarifications: A story on page two in last week'x Banner about lhe resignation of Prosecu­ tor Dale Crowley incorrectly repotted that all "county elected officials" who take office this January first were ap­ pointed. Surveyor Brian Reynolds was first elected in 1992 and was re-elected in 1996. He will be unopposed on the Nov. 7 general election ballot He was never appointed first. Our apologies to Mr. Reynolds. In the Banner article "Thomapple Manor has provided important service for 42 years," examples of homeowner costs if the millage proposal is approved were printed incorrectly as per-day costs when it should have stated that they were perweek illustrations. The following are examples of the cost of the millage on a per-year/per week basis: for a home that cost $73,000, with a taxable value of $30,000, the cost would be $25.30.per year or 49g a week; for a $95,000 home, with a taxable value of $44,500, the cost would be $37.13 per year or 73g per week; for a $125,000 home, with a taxable value of $60,000, the cost would be $51 per year or 98g per week; for a $150,000 home, with a tax­ able value of $70,000. the cost would be $59.50 per year or $1.14 per week. So StoftM Shooe Who. Sewed... 7%APY 6.82%Rate World War II Memorial BMonthCD National Bank of Hastings will make a donation to the National WWII Memorial based on the amount you de­ posit. on your behalf or to honor a WWII veteran. As an Example: Deposit Donation S 20,000 $20 $35,000 $35 $ 50,000 $ 50 $100,000 $100 $5,000 minimum deposit re­ quired. Rates are subject to change. Limited time offer. Subject to early withdrawal EJational ”3!0ANK of penalties. Please call for current rate information or [Hastings visit our Hastings office or our Gun Lake Branch. Hastings Gun Lake 945-3437 792-4406 or 795-7116 tto. I Uroufll No. M.KW 241 W Stale Sircel • Hawings, Ml 49058 or 12850 W. M-179 Hwy. • Way land. Ml 49348 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 2. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by James Johnson and Marion Johnson, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Home Mortgage Inc., An Arizona Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 26.1998, and recorded on October 1. 1999 in Document No. 1036021, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to EMC Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated December 15, 1999. which was recorded on April 7. 2000. in Document No. 1042907. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN ANO 94/100 dollars ($125,487 94). including interest al 10 950% per annum. Adjustable rate mortgage. Interest rate may change 10/1 and 4/1 of each year. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1XX) p.m., on November 30. 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10, Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County, Michigan described as commenc­ ing at the West 1/4 post of said Section 10, thence East 57 Rods for the place of beginning, thence North 06 degrees East to the center of Highway M-37. thence Southeasterly along the center of said highway to the East-West 1/4 Line of said Section 10. thence West along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning, excepting there­ from beginning at the intersection of the centerItfie of Highway M 37 and the East-West 1/4 line of said Section 10. which Use North 2,369.96 feet and West 3,456.57 feet from the Southeast Comer of said Section 10. thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes West 534.03 feet along the said 1/4 line, thence South 27 degrees 36 min­ utes East 250.64 feet to the Centerline of said Highway M-37. thence South 62 degrees 24 min­ uses East 471 65 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(c) from the date of such sale. Dated . October 12. 2000 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1309 Trott 8 Trott PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farjns. Ml 48025 File 4990606945 Doi ■MORTGAGE SALE RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by WILLIAM V. SEMPF and CONNIE G SEMPF. husband and wife to NBD MORTGAGE COMPANY. a Delaware Corporation 1550 East BetttmeSE, Ste. 303. Grand Rapids. Ml 49506. dated April 29. 1963 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on May 9.1963. in Liber 253 at Page 880 Said mortgage was assigned to FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF ROCHESTER which merged into and was acquired by MARINE MIDLAND BANK n/k/a HSBC BANK USA. 2929 Walden Ave , Depew. NY 14043. by an assignment dated September 1. 1987 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on November 2, 1987 in Liber 458 at Page 953. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forth­ with. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest, at the rate of 11.500% per annum on said mortgage the sum of TWENTY-THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-NINE and 72/100 DOLLARS ($23,549 72). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and ail legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney’s fees allowed by law, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged promises al public vendue to the highest bidder at the Barry County place of hold­ ing the Circuit Court within the County of Barry, City of Hastings on Thursday. November 30. 2000. at 1:00 p.m.. local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104. Public Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A3240(3)) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from lhe date of the fore­ closure sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. The premises covered by said mortgage is sit­ uated in the Township of Baltimore, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and more fully described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE N LINE OF SECTION 32. T2N. R8W. DISTANT N 89 DEGREES 30' 40' W 879 45 FT FROM THE NE CORNER OF SAID SECTION. THENCE CON TINUING ALONG SAID N UNE N 89 DEGREES W 4tr W 219.46 FT. THENCE S 00 DEGREES 07’ 52* E 1332.83 FT. THENCE S 89 DEGREES 34’18* E ALONG THIS S UNE OF THEN 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 216 19 FT. THENCE N 00 DEGREES 16' 18' E 1332 59 FT TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PPN: 08-002-032-227-00 HSBC BANK USA Assignee of Mortgagee. Dated: October 12. 2000 James W. Batchelor (P25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Suite 411 -S Waters Butting 161 Ottawa Avenue. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 (11/9) TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY. MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FME LAKE AQUATIC HAST COSTML SPECIAL AMUlWUn DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, has resolved Ms intention to make certain public improvements consisting of the eradica­ tion and control of aquatic weeds and plants for one additional year in Fine Lake (the improvements') in the Township, and specialty assess the cost thereof to the properties in the Fine Lake Aquatic Ptant Control Special Assessment District, estabished by resolution of the Township Board on August 13.1997, which consists of toe foMowing described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the Improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shafl be specially assessed: Fine Lake Aquatic Plant Control Special Assessment District Ann landers A reunion or wedding? Dear Ann Landers: 1 hope you can help me with this dilemma. Last spring, wc were informed that close friends were planning a wedding for their daughter. Wc have known this couple for 30 years and consider them like family. They told us about the wedding eight months in advance to allow us to plan our travel arrangements. We immediately ’‘accepted." even though wc had yet to re­ ceive a formal invitation. Last week, my husband received an invi­ tation to his 35th high school reunion. It was a small school and very close-knit. He hasn’t been able to attend any of their re­ unions for the past 15 years and felt this could be a oncc-in-a-lifctimc event. Unfor­ tunately. the date is exactly the same as our friends’ daughters' wedding. My husband says the reunion comes first for him. but I can go to the wedding with­ out him if I want to. I think it is wrong for him to back out of a previously accepted in­ vitation. He says there hasn’t been an invi­ tation yet. so he is free to go elsewhere. What do you say? - Class Conflict ir. Wis­ consin. Dear Wisconsin: Although the invitation hasn’t been received, your verbal commit­ ment still means you have obligation to at­ tend the wedding. However, if your husband feels that his 35th high school reunion is more important, he would resent being else­ where, and I doubt that there is much you can do to change his mind. Go to the wed­ ding without him, and count on your good friends to be understanding. Let’s hope that this doesn’t damage a valuable, long-stand­ ing friendship. Poor guest Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I are upset about an out-of-town relative who came for a short visit and stayed two weeks. Wc need to know if we arc justified in feel­ ing that she took advantage of us. This relative tied up our telephone for hours at a time. She went into our closet and took our clothes uflthe hangers, saying she didn't like the wire hangers wc had pro­ vided for her and preferred the wood or plastic ones. The only time wc ever com­ plained was when she insisted on eating in the bedroom and turning the air condition­ ing to 65. (Wc always have it set at 70.) Now she is telling family members that wc were rude and ungracious. Please, Ann, I do not want to seem petty, but wc are really upset about this and need to know what you think. - Michele in Boise, Idaho. Dear Michele: That House Guest from Hell sounds like every hostess’ worst night­ mare. If you invite her for a return visiL you deserve more of the same, which is proba­ bly what you will get. Remember the old Ann Landers admonition: “Nobody can take advantage of you without your permis­ sion.” The special assessment district indudes those parcels in: SubdnHsions: Carter's Fine Lake Park Annex: Daisy HM: Fine Lake Parte Indian Isle Report: Lakeview Terrace: Oak Grove: Oak Grove 42: Oak Park: Oakwood: Paulina Beach: RerdPark: Shore Acres at Fine Lake: Shore Acres Plat No. 1: Standley s First Addition Walnut Ridge: West Beach: Parcels Numbered: 009-019-001 -00 009-019-002-00 009-019-002-01 009-019-003-00 009-019-006-00 009-029-002-00 009-029-015-00 009-029-017-00 009-029-018-00 009-029-019-00 009-029-021-00 009-029-022-00 009-029-024-00 009-029-036-00 009-029-042-00 009-030-003-00 009-030-004-00 00903000500 009030006-00 009030006-10 ­ 009030013-00 00903001600 Lots 1 through 17 Lois 1 through 58 Lots 1 through 20 Lois 1 through 55 Lots 1 through 21 Lots 1 through 16 Lots 17 through 36 Lots 1 through 16 Lots 1 through 14 Lots 1 through 11. Block 1 Lots 1 through 13. Block 2 Lots 1 through 20. Block 3 Lots 1 through 11 Lots 1 through 24 Lots 25 through 27 and Lots 30 through 40 Lots 1 through 26 Lots 1 through 68 Lots 1 through 50 009-030-017-00 009-030-024-00 009-030-025-00 009-030-026-00 009-075-004-00 009-075-013-00 009-100-008-00 009-100-009-00 009-130-008-00 009-130-008-00 009-130-009 00 009-130-010-00 009-130-011-00 009-135-003-00 009-135-004-00 009-135-006-00 009-135-017-00 009-140-014-00 009-140-016-00 009-150-020-00 009-155-001-00 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Johnstown has made and certified Special Assessment Ron No. 2 for the spedal assessment district, which rod sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a spe­ dal assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel of land in the spedal assessment district. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown win hold a public hearing on November 8. 2000. at 7:00 p.m. at the Johnstown Township Hall. 13641 M-37 South. Battle Creek. Michigan, in said township, to review the spedal assessment roll and Improvements and to hear and consider any objections thereto NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the spedal assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on hie with the Township Clerk at the Township Han for public examina­ tion, together with the description of the Improvements NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an owner or a party in interest in a lot or parcel of land subject to a special assessment may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Michigan tax tribunal within thirty (30) days after the date of confirmation of the special assessment roll, but only if said owner or party in interest appears and protests the spedal assessment at this heanng. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown Dated October 19. 2000 TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN Dress right Poor example Dear Ann Landers: Here’s one you won’t find in an etiquette book, but it really happened, and I would appreciate your ad­ vice. I am a journalist who recently went to the home of a highly regarded heart surgeon to interview him. The man smoked throughout the interview. I have asthma, plus I over­ came a case of pneumonia just last year. For three hours, I was stuck in that smoke-filled living room, while he lit cigarette after cig­ arette At no time did the surgeon ask if I was sensitive to smoke. How docs a lay person ask a medical pro­ fessional not to smoke in his own home especially when visiting on business? - re­ porter in Scottsdale, Ariz. Dear Reporter You should have said. “I have a terrible sensitivity to smoke. Would you mind if I stepped outside while you light up?" P.S.: That physician is severely addicted. What a poor example for his pa­ tients. Pananoid wife Dear Ann Landers: I am a divorced fa­ ther of a 9-ycar-old girl. My ex-wife and I have a cordial relationship, which we try to maintain for out daughter's sake. 1 recently married a woman who is terri­ bly insecure. She thinks 1 should have no contact whatsoever with my ex-wife unless it directly affects my daughter’s health. I find this extremely restrictive, since there are many school functions and athletic ac­ tivities that both my ex-wife and I would like to attend. Here’s the current dilemma. Every year, my ex-wife and I spend a weekend at a summer resort to celebrate our daughter^ birthday. This year, because I have remar­ ried, my daughter has invited my new wife to come along. My wife is becoming phys­ ically ill over the prospect of being there, and insists I have no business going, either. She insists my presence would encourage my daughter to think her parents will get back together. I have spoken to my daughter about this, as has my ex. and believe me. the child has no illusions about this vacation. Also, I have no intention of returning to my ex-wife, regardless of my daughter’s wishes. How can I reassure my wife that there is nothing to worry about? I don’t want her to be upset anymore. - Husband of a House Divided in NJ. Dear NJ.: it is not uncommon for chil­ dren of divorced parents to hope and some­ times fantasize about their parents getting back together, it docs not have to affect your relationship with your ex-wife. The problem is how to deal with your present wife’s insecurity. Under no circumstances should you cave in and cater to this woman s paranoia. Tell her you arc going to celebrate your daugh­ ter’s birthday as always, and if she is un­ comfortable about being in your cx-wifc's presence, she can stay home. Then, GO! Dear Ann Landm: My husband and I arc planning our 50th wedding anniversary party later this year. We want il to be a fairly fancy affair. Wc will be holding it at a hotel with an open bar, buffet lunch, a harpist and special entertainment. There will be fnends and relatives coming from out of town who will be dressed up for the occasion. I’m bothered by the casual way people dress in Sacramento. If we go to a stage show or concert, people come wearing shorts and tank tops. At my son’s wedding, a friend came wearing a football jersey. When I confronted him about it. he said, “What’s wrong with it?" Is there anything we can say in our invi­ tations that will paint a picture of what we would like our local guests to wear without offending them. I would like the men to wear a jacket and tie. Perhaps I’m too criti­ cal of local culture. I’m a former New Yorker, and am accustomed to seeing peo­ ple dress appropriately for the occasion. Betty in Sacramento. Dear Betty: 1 have been to Sacramento and have found the people there to be as cultivated and stylish as those in any other city. Just because some clod wore a football jersey to your son’s wedding party docs not mean all people in that city are unsophisti­ cated slobs. It is perfectly acceptable to specify on the invitation "tie and jacket required." By all means, do so. Gem of the Day (Credit the Prairie Ram­ bler): Have you noticed that very few peo­ ple go the doctor when they have a bad cough or a cold? They go to the theater or a concert and sit next to you. That first kiss, that first embrace... Re­ member all those things that brought you and your loved one together? Ann Landers' new booklet. ‘How Hfc Met." is now avail­ able. This collection of sentimental love stories will make a terrific gift for that spe­ cial someone. For a copy, please send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $5.50 (this includes postage and handling) to: How We Met. c/o Ann Landers. RO. Box 11562. Chicago. IL 60611-0562 (in Canada. $6.50). To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Cre­ ators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. " Copyright 2000 Creator* Syndicate, ?ac. GIRL, Jenna Rose Walters, bom Oct. 20, 2000 at Spectrum Health. Downtown Cam­ pus to Jason and Robin Walters of Mid­ dleville. BOY, Isaac Daniel arrived on Oct 15 at 6:41 p.m. to Rev. Kenneth and Diane (Ben­ der) Gilmore in Saline, Ml. Weighing 7 lbs. ! 1 ozs. and 21 inches long. Grandparents are Phil and Barb Bender. GIRL, Junior and Natalie Cairns are pleased to announce the arrival of Erica Rae. Erica was bom on Oct. 20, 2000 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo with Sue Miller CNM attending. She weighed in at 6 lbs. 13 ozs.and was 20 1/2 inches long. Her big brothers Joshua and Logan, and sister, Alana are thrilled to welcome her home. LEGAL Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jennifer M Knauss. a married woman. Ronald L Bagley Sr., a married man and Eileen J. Bagley, his wife (original mortgagors) to Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated July 2, 1998. and recorded on July 28, 1998 in Document 41015693, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhettan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated August 3. 1998. which was recorded on November 9,1998. in Document 41020484. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT AND 42/100 dollars ($73,278.42). indudng inter­ est at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in and said mortgage and the state in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., or, November 30. 2000 Said premises are situated in CITY OF DEL­ TON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 6 and the East 1/2 of Lot 5. BARRETT ACRES, according to the Plat thereof as record­ ed in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 30 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October 19. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fde *200022977 Stallions (11/16) Live wMto the way T TT TT"1 LlVb ... at Hunters ulen Hunters Glen, Sun Communities’ new manufactured home community in Wayianu, offers the opportunity to lire conveniently and beautifully ... at a price that's surprisingly affordable. Home prices from the J30s. ♦ A variety of floor plans to choose from, with model homes on display. • Planned community amenities indude a dubhouse, swimming pool, and recreation area. detached garage. Conveniently located near major expressways, minutes from Grand Rapids, just south of Moline. What more could you ask for? Attradire, quality-built homes in a great neighborhood, with all the beauty, amenities and convenience you could desire! 1132 Hunters Glen Blvd Wayland * Michigan 49348 616-792-8888 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 2. 2000 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Thomapple Manor conclusion By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Betty Abbey had been serving as admin­ istrator of the Barry County Care Facility since 1964 when she resigned on Sept. 15, 1969, to move to Traverse City to join her family in the operation of "The Abbey,” a gourmet food business. Margaret P Buerge was appointed to the position. Mrs. Buerge had been the assis­ tant administrator and office manager for about five years and it was felt she was quite able to fill the position by Beatrice Fisher, director of the Department of Social Services. One persistent problem plagued the Bar­ ry County Medical Care Facility, that of disposal of the waste water and sewage from such a concentration of people. There was evidence that the facility waste was contaminating the Thomapple River, partic­ ularly with the amount of detergents used in doing the many load of laundry. A solution was sought to this problem, using a waste water lagoon. This meant building the lagoon on the property south of the facility and putting in the necessary equipment to move the wastes from the facility to the lagoon. Ground breaking for the $82,000 sewage project was held on Nov. 13, 1969. The lagoon was scheduled for completion in the spring of 1970 In 1970, there were rumors about the organization of the employees of Barry County Medical Care Facility. An attempt to organize the employees in 1967 never made it to the election process. On July 9, 1970 an elected was held. The vote was 44 yes, 67 no, with 14 ballots chal­ lenged by officials of Local 79 of the AFLCIO In the fall of 1970 there was a movement to purchase at least one, and preferably two whirlpool bath tubs. The fund drive was spearheaded by Jean McArthur and endorsed by Edwin Wictnik, physical thera­ py consultant. The cost of the two tubs needed, with accessories, would cost about $4,000, By Nov. 8. 1971, one whirlpool was in place and the second one nearly ready for use. The whirlpools were the result of the donations and efforts of many individuals and organizations of the community. When Dr. M.A. Hoffs died. Dr. Robert Huebner was appointed to serve as the medical director in September 1971. Marty Shramm. who had served as phar­ macist at Pennock Hospital from March 1962 until February 1968, had been serving as the pharmacist for the Barry County Medical Care Facility from 1968 until April 27. 1972. when he retired. Malcolm Tasker Tilled this position for a number of years and then Claude Gardiner became pharmacist. When the facility went to indi­ vidually packaged medications, Claude also retired. In 1971. the Medical Care Facility had a period of very hard financial times. In June of that year the facility was $37.(XM) in the red with a projected shortage of $100,000 for the year. Some proposed cuts were presented to help cut the costs. These included cutting employees’ available sick time days from 12 days to 10 days, to cut the number of staff, particularly on weekends, by not giv­ ing baths on the weekends, cutting over­ time. not replacing people who resigned. There were 91 employees who w rote a let­ ter of protest to the medical facility board. A factor in this financial crunch was the change in the way the Slate Health Depart­ ment was doing patient evaluations, which were done quarterly. The evaluations were the basis of pay for patient care and in addi­ tion to the cost of the facility nursing staff, who had to accompany the state cvaulators during the evaluation, patients were some­ times moved from skilled nursing care to basic nursing care which significantly decreased the income from the state for patient care. The facility bus purchased with money raised by the volunteer auxiliary (from left): Edward Moghtader. administrator. Doris Tink>er activities director and volun­ teer; Roxanne Bouchard presenting the title of the bus to the facilities. Richard Ritter, director of the Barry County Department ol Social Services. Mar­ garet Buerge. Lena Reppert and Doris Greenfield at the time of Mrs. Buerge's retirement. Feb. 25, 1980 There was a possibility that 50 patients could be changed from skilled to basic and cost the facility up to $55,000. The evalua­ tions were, and arc, a part of the federal law. The facility survived this set back and kept on giving quality care to the residents. Birthdays of residents never went unno­ ticed and with the help of the activities department, volunteers and staff, everyone had their special days. Doris Tinkler and Sally Leos served as activity directors for many years. Keeping up with technology was an important part of caring for the residents of the Medical Care Facility. Electronic ther­ mometers and an electronic device, a glucomctcr, which measures blood sugars in diabetic patients, were added to the tools to more accurately measure the status of resi­ dents Thomapple Manor continues to keep abreast of new technology in 2000.Again, in 1973. the employees voted on having a union to represent them. This was the third election within three years. The union that won this election was the Ameri­ can Federation of State, County and Munic­ ipal Employees. Michigan Council No. 55. This election, held on July 6, 1973, showed 65 employees voting to be represented by AFSME. with 28 voting no. Employees not included were office clerical employees, registered and licensed practical nurses, supervisors and assistant supervisors. Volunteers continued to be an important part of the lives of the residents and the staff of the Medical Care Facility. Many came every week, such as the Emmanuel Episco­ pal Church Guild. Beatrice Murphy, whose mother was a resident for many years, sel­ dom missed her Thursday to play for the residents on the electric organ. Merlin “Doc” Young often accompanied her and sang along with her music. There have occn many other good and faithful musicians who have volunteered to play music for the residents, including Don Reid and Harland Nyc. in present times. There were volunteer church services every week, and these arc still part of the volun­ teer program. In March of 1974, an electrocardiograph unit was purchased with donations from organizations and individuals. The Hastings Rotary Club hired Jack Allcrding to screen in the patio so that patients could be outside more. On Feb. 27. 1974. the union, still attempt­ ing to get a working agreement with the facility, voted to strike if a contract wasn’t reached by March 27. 1974. The contract was ratified to cover 127 employees. The Whirlpool baths were installed during 1971 Mary Lyn Settles, aide and team cap­ tain for A B Wing and Jnyce F. Weinbrecht 3-11 supervisor, demonstrate the hydraulic lift on the tub strike didn’t happen. However, administration and families were prepared to cover patient care if the strike had happened. The union was again indorsed on May 13, 1975 and a new con­ tract was negotiated. Eighty-three voted *.o continue the union with 30 voted against it. A total of 134 persons was eligible to cast a vote. There were three votes challenged by the union officials. Medical directors up to 1985 included Dr. Birkc, Dr. Wedel. Dr. Hoffs, Dr. Huebner, who resigned in 1977, Dr. Spindler and Dr. Hawkins. Drs. McKelvey and Allen also served as medical directors. Administrators were Marguerite Beck­ with, Betty Abbey, Margaret Buerge. Edward Moghtador and currently is Lynn Sommerfeld with an assistant James DeY­ oung. Directors df Nursing for this period included Matjoric Englerth, Lena Reppert and Bonnie Laverty. In-service directors were Esther Krieder, Miriam Sorby, Joyce Weinbrecht and Heidi Byrnes. Snow and ice storms have sometimes been a challenge to the staff and they always responded. In 1967, there was a very heavy snow storm and staff stayed in the building for four days. In 1977, from Jan. 28-31, there was a very bad snow storm and among the licensed staff who stayed that weekend were Barbara Osgood. Mary Parker Johnson and Gertrude Ruder, along with other staff members. In 1983 an ice storm prevented help from getting to work. Ten nurse aides were in. Ed Moghtagcr put chains on his car and picked up licensed staff so the patients would get their care. Private pay rate for patient care was recorded as $35, up from $32, raising the cost of private care to over $1,000 per month. The facility was reimbursed by Medicare and Medicaid. There was 99.3 percent occupancy with 20 percent private. I percent Medicare and the balance covered by Medicaid. There was another raise in the per diem for patient care was in March of 1979. The increase in the minimum wage and raises for non-union employees and a raise in the cost of Blue Cross and other evaluated expenses cause the need to raise the rate to $42 per day. This rate was all inclusive pro­ viding for medical and nursing care, laun­ dry. physical therapy and the beauty shop. The facility lost a long standing litigation with the United States Department of Labor of alleged equal pay violations. The litiga­ tion called for a 50 cent back pay adjust­ ment for nurse aides as the result of an eight -year-old litigation where the female aides charged that there was discrimination in wages paid to male orderlies over that paid to female aides. The case was appealed following a U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids to the Sixth District Court of Appeals in Cincinnati. This discrimination is pay between male orderlies and female aides was stopped at the time the judgment was received from the District Court. It was estimated that the back pay would cost the county S3I7.39O. plus the interest. Margaret Buerge retired on Feb. 29. 1980. selected to fill this position was Edward Moghtader. He came to the Med­ ical Care Facility after being administrator of the Latimer General Hospital in Willbur­ ton. Okla. His wife. Carol, was from Char­ lotte He started at the Barn County Med­ ical Facilitv on April 7. 1980 The week of May 17, 1981. found the Barry County Medical Care Facility cele­ brating the 23rd anniversary of its opening. . There was an open house Sunday. May 17, with tours and refreshments. Pictures of the staff and patients through the years w ere on An Architect's sketch of the expansion and renovation plan for the Medical Facil­ ity, done in 1985. display. Crafts made by the patients were on sale and a blood pressure clinic was held for the visiting public. Families and friends of the residents were invited to use the facility picnic area. At 2:30 on May 17 there was a tree plant­ ing ceremony with Eloise Wolf, director of the Barry County Commission on Aging, and Edward Moghtader, facility administra­ tor, participating. Guests were given small evergreens compliments of the COA, as a memento of the occasion. There were reports that during the 23 years since it had opened there had been 2,381 patients admitted. Nursing Director Lena Reppert retired in November 1981 after serving in this posi­ tion for 17 years. Edward Moghtader hon­ ored her years of service with an award. The residents also marked her many years of service to the facility with a party of their own and the staff honored her at an open house at the Episcopal Parrish House. Bon­ nie Laverty was hired to fill this position. In 1982, Medical Care Auxiliary volun­ teers raise the funds to purchase an excur­ sion bus to be used for patient outings. The bus was remodeled to hold wheelchairs and a hydraulic lift was to be installed. The bus was often seen in local parades and other local events. Doris Greenfield RN and assistant direc­ tor of nursing retired on Dec. 31, 1985 after 27 years of service to the Barry County Medical Care Facility. She was hired in 1958, went to nursing school and became an RN to better serve the residents and the facility. The need for more space became more and more evident, and once again plans to add to the Barry County Facility were in the making. The Reminder carried a descrip­ tion of the plans for the new addition, which did not include any additional beds, but added to the service space and corrected state code deficiencies. The bond to cover the cost of the expansion wus $1.4 million. Davcrman and Associates, architects from Grand Rapids, were again called into plan the expansion. The State Health Department had to approve all the proposed plans, which called for 8.784 square feet. The addition would include two day rooms, with space for therapy, expansion of the heating and cooling systems, which would be upgraded to improve air flow. Administration offices, including a patient admission area, patient family con­ ference areas, a new main entrance, were to be built in front of the existing entrance. The space that had been used for adminis­ trative office would become single patient rooms with baths. The facility would remain at 138 teds. The name was simpli­ fied «o “Thomapple Manor.” Additional prof essional rairsas *4k> took their nurses train:ng while affiliated with the Barry County Medical Care Facility, includes Chariecn Andrus, Valery Varney, Sharon Spcas Engle, Audrey Newland Wet­ zel, Roseanne Buck, Patricia A. Donnini, Linda Green, Norma Sothard, Sue Blough DeMond, PT, Carole Gariinger, Lealie Cook Baird, Alice Ford Hernandez, Janet Robinson Blessing, Sheila Warner Lustey, Carole Cairns Kling. Teresa Endsley Bur­ dick and Marlene Lowell. Current department heads, October, 2000, arc Lynn Sommerfeld, NHA, admin­ istrator, James DeYoung, MBA, NHA, business manager, assistant administrator, Jackie Sparks, RN, NHA, director of nurs­ ing; Debbie Bechtel, personnel director. Teresa Smclker, MSW, NHA, social ser­ vices director, Linda VanHoutcn, informa­ tion services director; Bill Sweet, chief engineer, Marcia Hausc, laundry, house­ keeping, central supply director; Julie McGinnis, BS, clinical dietary manager, Steven Nelson. CDM, dietary production manager; Sue Bushman, BS, CTRS, activi­ ty director; Heidi Byrne, RN, director of health and education; and Cheryl Grabows­ ki, rehab director. Thomapple Manor (Barry County Med­ ical Care Facility) belongs to the people of Barry County. During good times and dur­ ing bad times, good management, poor management, good weather and terrible weather, the work of and the care of the res­ idents has continued on for more than 42 years. Several thousand residents have been cared for there and several hundreds of stafl members have come and some have gone, but the memories remain. Hopefully, the good work can continue on and more memories can be built in the future. Sources: Archives. Hastings Banner, Archives The Reminder; The Archives of Thomapple Manor. Many interviews. To stay within the guidelines of "From Time to Time," »»v have stopped our history at 1985 Many things have happened in the past 15 years and haw not been able to cover every event held at the facility or all of the people, staff and volunteers. We have only touched the tip of the iceberg of this story Don’t Grow OLD Without us... We offer annuities and IRAs that guarantee a lifetime retirement income, BIG UX SAVINGS, and onroctiue interest rates. Start now/ Coll your Form Bureau Insurance agent before you get any older. Larry Neil, CLU, CHFC JJJ W. Suit Si Hnunc Ml "051 Phone 945-3443 Mttorg Your Future Mort Predicate gUBFMH BUtEMJ K ». MSUUMCf www tirmSunauiftsurance-ffii com �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 2. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Forecloeure r» He THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • DetauH has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Neil C Vanderroest. an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to Union Federal Bank of Indianapohs f/k/a Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis, Mortgagee, dated May 10. 1996, and recorded on May 21. 1996 in Uber 661. on Page 25. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due xt the date hereof the sum of FORTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUN­ DRED TWENTY TWO AND 27/100 dollars ($49,822 27), including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wit be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m. on November 30. 2000 Said prormsas vo situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North. Range 10 West, described as: beginning at a point which is 1266.56 foot East of and 515.89 feet North of the Southwest comer of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, running thence North 14 degrees 25 minutes East, for 88 feet, thence South 51 degrees 26 minutes East for 177 feet to an intersection with the normal shore line of Pine Lake, thence Southwesterly along said shore line for 40 feet, thence North 66 degrees 16 minules West for 146 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shaft be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the data of such sale. Dated: October 19. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 3015C Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingha i Farms. Ml 48025 Ffte 99! 1011257 Panthers (11/16) THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR INFORMATION WE OBTA* WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ‘ MORTGAGE SALE - DqtauR has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DeVan LaGrone, Sarah A. LaGrone, huaband and wife and Charles W. Murphy, a single man (original mortgagors) to CONSECO FINANCE SERVIC­ ING CORP, f/k/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 16. 1998, and recorded on August 24, 1998 in Document *1016907, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ia claimed to be due at the date hereof Sid sum of ONi HUNDRED THIRTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND NINETV. THREE AND 21/100 doears ($137,09321), including interest at 11250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiH be foreclosed by a safe of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at 'he Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p m., on December 7,2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northos it comer of the East 20 acres of toe Wool 1/2 of toe Northwest 1/4 lying South of the public highway known as Lewis Roao, Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, as piece of beginning; thence South 600 feet along the East line of said 20 acres; thence West 300 feet parallel wrth the centerline of Lewis Road; thenco North 288.86 feet paraM with said East line; thence East 160 feet parallel with the centerline of Lewts Rood: thence North 311.14 feel peraM with said East; thence East 140 feet along said centerline to the place of beginning. The redemption period shaft be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 26. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1310 Troll & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors X150 Telegraph Road, Suits 100 Bk-jham tarn, Ml 48025 Fie *200013148 Gators (11/23) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZXOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. Default having been made m the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by John Edwin Jay Holden and Katherine L Holden, husband and wife, of 14950 Waubascon. Bellevue, Michigan 49201 and Bond Corporation, a corporation orga­ nized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. S.E . Grand Rir*Js. Michigan 49507. dated June 12. 1997 and recorded on July 9. 1997 in Liber 701. Page 310 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now darned to be due for principal and interest the sum of Twenty Three Thousand Four Hundred Sixth Three Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($23,463.15) and no suit or pro­ ceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by artue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on November 16.2000 a! 1 00 p.m. the undersigned will seft a! the East door of the Barry County Court Building, 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney's fees aftowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located in Barry County. Michigan and which are described as follows: A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as commencing at the Southeast corner of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of toe Southeast 1/4 of Section 26; thence North 100 feet for place of beginning; thence North 200 feet; thence West 120 feet; thence South 200 feet; thence East 120 feet to the place of beginning which has an address of 14950 Waubascon. Bellevue. Michigan 49201. The redemption period shall be (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 tn which case the redemption period shaft be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern, S.E. Grand Rapids, Ml 49507 Dated: September 28. 2000 Drafted by: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N.W., Ste. 111-A Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 (11/4) NOTICE Of MOHIQABEFORECLOSURE SAIF Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on March 20.1997, by Anthony J. Norris and Deborah M. Norris, hus­ band and wife, as Mortgagor, in Maxistreet Savings Bank FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on March 26. 1997, in Uber 689. Page 87 (the ■Mortgage"), anz on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Fifty Six Thousand Four Hundred One Dollar and 68/100 ($56,401.68) as of toe date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by lhe Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the defauft. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. November 9. 2000, at 1 00 o'clock in the after• noon, at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of hold­ ing the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bid­ der. at public sale, for the purposes of satisfying the unpaid amount of toe indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together witn legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows: LOT 3 OF BLOCK 23 OF THE EASTERN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF.. Commonly known as 420 East Madison. Hastings, Michigan. The length of the redemption period wfll be six(6) months from the date of the sale Dated: October 12. 2000 Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB 629 West State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (11/2) ★ VOTE ★ VOTE ★ VOTE ★ VOTE ★ VOTE ★ VOTE ★ To Vote: The Right to express a preference Jim French for 2nd District Commissioner General Election November 7, 2000 Your Support Will Be Appreciated! Paid by French for Commissioner. 171 Hunters Trail Ct.. Middleville. Ml 49333 ★ VOTE ★ VOTE ★ VOTE ★ VOTE ★ VOTE ★ VOTE ★ NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Dennis M Stine, a single man and Connie D. Reel, a single woman. Mortgagors, to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan corporation. Mortgagee, dated the 4th day of June. A.D.. 1993. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the Sth day of June. A.D.. 1993. in Uber 573 on Pages 883-889, which said mort­ gage was thereafter on. to wit: the 4th day of June. A.D.. 1993. assigned to the Traverse Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation and said assignment was recorded on the 9th day of June. 1993. m the Office of toe Register of Deeds for said County of Barry in Uber 574 on Pages 336 327. and WHEREAs. the amount claimed to be due on said mortgage as of the date of this notice is the sum of Fifty-seven thousand five hundred fortyfour and 83/100 dollars ($57,544.83). for ponopal and interest and, WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and default having been made whereby the power-ofsale contained in said mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power at sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan In such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on THURSDAY the 18th day of November. 2000, at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, local time, said mortgage will be foreclosed at a sa^st pub­ lic auction to toe highest bidder at the east door of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and Stale at Michigan (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage with the inter­ est thereon at eight percent (8%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The premises described in said mortgage are as follows: Property situated in the Township of Assyria. County of Bany, State of Michigan, to wit ALL THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26 TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. LYING SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD EXCEPT: THE WEST 295 FEET THEREOF. ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING AT THE NORTH­ WEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST UNE OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, 773 FEET; THENCE EAST AT RIGHT. ANGLES TO SAID WEST UNE, 295 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE EAST. 426 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST UNE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 A DIS­ TANCE OF 365 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG CENTERUNE. 518 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO A POINT WHICH UES EAST 295 FEET FROM SAID WEST UNE OF THE EAST 1/2 OP THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST UNE. 659 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPT; BEGINNING AT THE INTER­ SECTION GF THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 26. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. WITH THE CENTERUNE OF JONES ROAD; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE. 234 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO A POINT WHICH UES NORTH 1767 FEET FROM THE SOUTH UNE OF SAID SECTION 26; THENCE NORTH 81 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST, 362 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 311 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO A POINT IN SAID CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD WHICH UES NORTHWEST­ ERLY 314 FEET FROM THE PLACE OF BEGIN NING; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 314 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO LANDS LYING SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL OVER THAT PART OF THE EAST 20 FEET OF THE WEST 74t FEET OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. EXTENDING FROM THE CENTERUNE OF JONES ROAD SOUTH TO FHE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1500 FEET OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26 SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC AND OF ANY GOVERNMENTAL UNIT IN ANY PART THEREOF TAKEN. USED OR DEED FOR STREET. ROAD OR HIGHWAY PURPOSES Commonly known as: 9450 Jones Rd., BeAevue. Ml. The redemption period shall be one year from the date of such sale. Dated: October 5. 2000. Traverse Mortgage Corporation Assignee of Mortgage CHARLES A FORREST JR Attorney for Traverse Mortgage Corporation 703 E. Court St., Flint. Ml 48503 Telephone. (810) 238-4030 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (11/2) /K<WtiA$e. {licenses Steven Douglas Smith, Jr., Lake Odessa and Jennifer Joann Keeler, Lake Odessa. Richard John Bamiak, Nashville and Tammera'.a Lee Smith, Nashville. Kevin Jerry Dam. Shelbyville and Kristina Dana Root, Shelbyville. Adam Lee Vair. Hastings and Amy Dote. Wheaton. IL. • Jason Charles Hoefler. Hastings and Darcey Jo Schantz. Hastings. Andrew Matthew Leonard. Dowling and Dora Elizabeth Butch, Delton. Patrick Joseph Nolan, Shelbyville and Susan Ann Emmons. Shelbyville. Advertise in the Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call 945-9554 Kindergartners from Southeastern enjoy ‘Outback Olympics’ Southeastern kindergarten classes participated in an 'Outback Olympics' Sept 29 Students waved team flags and marched to the playground for opening ceremonies. The teams included the Dingoes, the Kolas, the Kangaroos and the Wombats Each team participated in four ‘Olympic’ events: the Kangaroo Hop. the Koala Climb, the Enchidna Roll and the Emu run. After the events, each student was presented with a gold medal and with the help of eight parent volunteers, students closed the "Olympics’ singing The Star Spangled Banner.* Subscribe TODAY’ 945-9554 ll. rm B.inin i Invitations Buoy Announcements Christmas Cnrds/Lettm C” • ZD / •, Custom Stationery Products Contact Judy: tlt471-S5W tvdWmcLne; HOPE TO John Hos Candidate Hope Township Supervisor Two words that have an emotional reaction - "PUBLIC TRUST", laist is involved In our daily lives. We trust in doctors, clergymen, and our fami­ lies to care for us and about or well being. The word "Public* means you I - our neighbors, the people down the street, our hometown, nationally and worldwide. We trust our public officials to conduct things in a way that is beneficial, prudent and will always cc4Uiacr our best interest. You pay public official s salaries and deserve proper conduct and management of your monies. "PUBLIC TRUST" goes hand in hand. I PLEDGE THAT I WILL: • Listen to you. If you have a personal or community concern, I will listen to you and promise to talk to you about progress on the Issues you pres­ ent. • Spend money you give through your taxes and special assessments as you intended them. Your interestsand mine are improvement and main­ tenance of our roads, fire and police protection and Improving and main­ taining a sewer system In the way you intended. If additional monies are needed to maintain, repair or make a change in the system, you can count on me to tell you “up front". 1 will skip all the excuses, blaming someone else’s mismanagement and disguising me truth. Honesty may not always be pleasant but you will have It. • Report to you. Very few people have time to attend public meetings, i.e. township board meetings, planning and zoning meetings, sewer meet­ ings etc. We intended to have these officials represent us at these meet­ ings. I will begin a quarterly letter to all residents of Hope Township telling you of the issues these boards are dealing with and anything that may affect your property, lifestyle or other interest. • Have integrity. To quote Mr. Webster, he says integrity means a •firm adherence to a code of moral or artistic values’. The values you and I demand and appreciate are honesty and excellent representation. 1 pledge to do that!! Thank you for your consideration as your candidate for Hope Township Supervisor. 1 sincerely appreciate your support and your vote at the polls on November 7. JOHN HOSLER WILL... 1. Better serve the township citizens by expanding office hours to meet public needs. 2. Provide an open-door policy to the concerns of the township citizens. 3. Protect the citizen's tax dollars with sound fiscal responsibility. 4. Treat all township citizens with honesty, respect and fairness. 5. Accountability “Your Buck Stops Here" Paid ror by the committee to elect John Hosier, 5118 Walldorff, Delton, Ml 49046 T? 7? £ £ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 2. 2000 - Page 11 KVA CO-CHAMPS State Playoff 2000 cQualifiers ' — CONGRATULATIONS I )*■! s< >i\i • • »t wl-p HI(^M SOHW >• »* h ...on a great season and your 1st Round Victory over Edwardsburg <48-20 THESE LOCAL BUSINESSES SUPPORT fdelton POLE WflU fc. 10036 M-43, Delton 623-3300 SAJ 0’S PIZZA 115 Maple, Delton 623-5270 DELI FAMILY MEDKIF 11275 Sprague Rd. Del 623-5521 CHAPPLE REALTY I 338 Grove St. (M-43), Del F MID-LUES SOtEEN HMM * ACTIVE WEAR, M0N0CMMMM S. Wall Lake Rd. MHm 823-5115 W. State St. Hastings JM8-3720 623-8340 M-43, Delton Umi Cars m! Rrwr, U3 S. Crave St. Delton Cloverdale, Michigan DELTON 107 N. Grove (M-43) Delton J K 623-2301 HUMPHREYS SI GO AUTO PARTS, INC. SMITH & DOSTER DELTON FLORAL 673*2775 <101215 S.Wall Lake Rd. (M-4 Delton 623-5353 Prescription Sp i Delton l( 4 250 NATIONAL CITY BANK " we & 126 Orchard, Deltor. MM» * *25-4099 HOTRAP1 . 623-2994 ■mutto (2sm> "AL & OUTDOOR ER EQUIPMENT 623-5261 BiL. CLOVERDALE RAL STORE &STO .7709 Kingsbury Rd. Delton 623-5521 <. 121 E. Orchard, Delton ) HOSPITAL, 1 623-4058 114 N. Grove St. (M-43), Dell DELTON BODY 9M A TANNING SALON Attorney at Law Northtown Center 19125 S. M 43 Hwy Suite 14. Delton |L 616-623-4775 DEWEY’S CAR PALACE Cftrysler-Plymoutft-]eep M-43 at Sprague, Delton 623-6301 hmbbmhhh BRAD GOEBEL CwtoM BuiUer - Traverse Bay Lay HM 8929 Margery Dr. Delton L 623-4549 F DELTON ’ ICE CREAM COMPANY s 9827 S.Wall Lake Rd IM-43) Delton k 623-6688 , J-AD GRAPHICS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings . 945-9554 J �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 2. 2000 < < me h . think < f it... by Jim Jensen Area athletes running toward dreams at State Barry County runners, and teams, ran for glory last Saturday and this Saturday they will be sprinting for State honors at lhe Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. The success of the area athletes once again proves that Hastings, Delton Kellogg, Maple Valley, Lakewood and Middleville tend to motor near the top of any class, in sport and in other areas as well. This leads me my plea, can we start up a Barry County Cross Country Meet sometime in the near future? The sports staff at J-Ad would certainly help if this is at all possible. Come on. Just Do It! Back to recent glory. Al the Grand Rapids Recreation Area Division II Regional. Barry County had two teams that qualified for State: Lakewood's boys and Middleville's girls. Lake wood's boys were second to Holland Christian with a fine score of 92. It was the first time the Viking boys had ever qualified as a team for the State finals. The news was so big, that we received two phone calls back-to-back Monday morning. The first from a happy coach, Jim Hassett, and the second from a just as jubilant athletic director, Larry Hilton. Three Lakewood runners finished in lhe Top 20 overall (13th Travis Williams, 16th David Stuart and 18th Dan Morris. Two more Vikings cracked the Top 25 (22nd Phil Plowman and 23rd Richard Gretsky). As the season ran along, the Vikings acquired more and more confidence, helping them to find their way to Brooklyn. Gentlemen start your engines: The girls from Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville are also headed to State. That comes as no surprise to anyone in tune with this sport. The Lady Trojans are defending State champions and will attempt to make it two in a row this Saturday at MIS. Hats off to Tammy Benjamin and her talented team. Four members from the Lady Trojans' squad finished in the Top 20 (1st Melissa Quiscnberry. 8th Jennifer Verkerke, IOth Jessica Stortz, 16th Elise Nyland) and three others ended up in the Top 27 (21st Christine Nyland, 24th Katie Richter and 27th Amber DeMaagd). Talk about blowing past the field. The Lady Trojans managed a first place score of 56. Second place Holland Christian had a 106. But let's not forget the individual feats. Hastings* Heidi Schroeder was sixth fastest girl with p swift time of 19:46. Schroeder finished first at last week's O-K White finale and obviously has her A­ Run working at this time. Stacey Carpenter, like Schroeder, is also a State qualifier. Carpenter finished fifth at Grand Rapids Christian, crossing lhe finish line in 19:45. And then there's Robby Young. Young is not from Barry County, but runs for Wayland Union and is my editor's son. Young is also headed to State, which means that my boss is happier and gives me a helping hand to get through a busy upcoming Saturday. Young set the school sophomore record by 27 seconds and ran his fastest time of the year last Saturday by 28 seconds. He currently has the third fastest time for the Wildcat program's history and still has two years to go. Robby, like everybody else, remember to do your best and good things will continue to come. With Quiz winning the girls title, the area nearly had two champs. Caledonia's Tim Ross was second in the boys with a 15:41. Saturday should be a great lest for our runners, but whatever the results, wc already realize that there are plenty of champions around here. • Erb Was A Great Panther... Too: Dan Erb. dean of students at Thomapple Kellogg High School, has not only helped to bring success to the Trojan football program, but was also a big star as a player at Delton-Kellogg High School. Erb is third all-time in tackles al lhe school with 343 (Tim Leto 383 and Scott Haas 344 arc lhe only two in front of him) and was an All-KVA end in 1974. • Broncos Still On a Roll: The Western Michigan University Broncos defeated Kent State last Saturday 42-0 and remain 27th in the USA Today/ESPN poll as well as the Associated Press poll. In the Sangarin rankings, which help to determine the BCS standings, WMU is 21st. The Broncos* defense is fifth in the nation, yielding just 12 points per game. In the win over Kent, WMlTs seventh in a row, lhe "d" gave up 121 yards on the ground and 27 through the air. This Saturday the Broncos are on the road to face Ball State, Dave Letterman's alma matter. Dave oft refers to them as the "Fighting Canaries" rather than the Cardinals. Some have oft heard the Golden Flashes of Kent State called the "Golden’ Flushes." Oh well. P.S. Nabozhy, cut those Chippewas some slack. • Picks Of The Week: For the second week of the football playoffs, we make these 10 picks: Division 5 — Delton-Kellogg 32, Byron Center 30; Division 2 — Garden City 27, University of Detroit Jesuit 21; Division 1 — Westland John Glenn 20, Detroit Catholic Central 10; Division 3 — Charlotte 28, East Lansing 14; Division 3 — Farmington Hills Harrison 42, Allen Park 10; Division 4 — Harper Creek 35, Three Rivers 12; Division 4 — Dearborn Divine Child 28, DePorres 21; Division 5 — Jackson Lumen Christi 40, Pennfield 7; Division 7 — Gobles 35, Athens 14; Division 4 — Coopersville 24, South Christian 21. Remember, do not use these for betting purposes. One last note, there are some of us who believe that there is good prep football played on both sides of the state and we always root for lhe programs that strive to be their very best. Our prayers continue to go out to Grandpa Curtis, Roily Krauss, Ha) Buerge, Steve Youngs and all others who are in need. Talk to you soon. The Division II regional champion Middleville girts* cross country team (back row, from left) Amber DeMaagd, Katie Richter, Elise Nyland, coach Tammy Benjamin; (front row) Christine Dood, Jennifer Verkerke. Jessica Stortz and Melissa Quisenberry. Be a “SPORTS NUT” and keep informed on all the scores and accomplishments of local athletes. Read the Banner! Panthers on their way; battle Bulldogs Saturday DELTON — With a running game that amassed 444 yards and six scores, an attacking defense that chased the Eddies nearly to Edinboro and a home crowd that gave their Panther gridiron stars great encouragement, Delton-Kellogg truly made its first football playoff game since 1978 a fond memory. Delton scored on its first two possessions and coasted to a 48-20 triumph last Friday over Edwardsburg in lhe first-round Division 5 contest. "We knew that wc had them down early; we wanted to keep them down, so they couldn't come back," Delton linebacker Nick Erridge said. "Coach (Rob Heethuis) always tells us to give 100 percent all of the time." "That was big," Heethuis stated. "Any time you take the opening drive go down the field and score, you know the game is going to be played by 7s. Then they score and we score again... they must be saying, 'wc haven't even stopped these guys yet.* I said to myself, this is going to be a fun night." Fun if you root for lhe Panthers, that is. But as Heethuis stated, this is step one Quarterback J.T. Charron (38) drops back to make a long throw down field as Jon Heethuis (46) gives Charron some protection. a big plus and the Panthers are hoping it can be again come Saturday. "This team does have some depth; we needed it this game," Heethuis said. "We have the ability to throw a lot of backs at you." The Panthers offensive line breaks from the snap and looks to drive the Eddies' defense backward. and step two conies this Saturday when the Panthers trek to Byron Center to battle the host Bulldogs. Kickoff is 1 p.m. If Delton plays anything like it did a week ago, the Bulldogs could find themselves in a major dogfight. The Panthers (8-2) have shown that they are capable of letting these Dogs out of the MHSAA post-season tournament. "It was a big win, but it is only step one," Heethuis said. "Step two is Byron Center, it's not going to be easy." The Bulldogs scored quick and scored often in its first-round triumph over Kelloggsville, 41-6. Byron Center plays in the O-K Blue Conference which includes Barry County's frequent playoff football participant Middleville and Stateranked Coopersville, a squad that many figure will be in the hunt for a title in Division 4. David Overbeek and J.T. Charron accounted for five of Delton's six touchdowns gained by the ground versus Edwardsburg. Charron scampered 35 yards in the first quarter to put his team ahead 7-0 and darted 7 yards in the final frame to close out his team's scoring, 48-13. Charron gained 134 yards on 15 attempts. Overbeek tallied three touchdowns running the ball with a 7-yard scamper in the first quarter, a 20-yard jaunt in the second quarter and a 1-yard dive that also came during the second frame. For the game, Overbeek carried the ball 18 limes for 144 yards. "We came out focused; we wanted it bad," Overbeek said. "That’s what we are; we control the ball with power; we control the line of scrimmage." Charron also hooked up with Jeremie Coplin for a 38-yard touchdown aerial in the third quarter. The remaining Panther visit lo lhe end zone came on a 3-yard scamper by Jamie Collier in lhe third. Collier also had a big night running the ball, managing 89 yards on 14 carries. "We came at them with a real Wing-T package and made them chase our backs around," stated Heethuis. Give credit to the offensive line for opening the holes for lhe backs; something that Heethuis has seen all season long. "I thought that our lines — on offense and defense — were key ingredients in our success.” Heethuis said. locker Shannon Kirkestue kept active because of Delton's frequent stops to pay dirt, connecting on six extra point attempts. But just as impressive as Delton's point total and ground assault was the punishment that its defense delivered. Standouts such as Jeff DeGocde (10 tackles), Nick Erridge (10 tackles), Jon Heethuis (9 tackles), Charron (interception, eighth of the season), Tyler Latta (fumble recovery) and Billy Ferris (6 tackles, 2 quarterback sacks, 13 for the campaign) growled and grappled for four quarters. "We always have a real strong defense," DeGoede said. "We came out and smacked them." "We attack... we don't kid around with our style of defense," Heethuis said. Charron's pick followed a big Eddie pass play and forced Edwardsburg to alter its game plan, according to the Delton mentor. At half, the Panthers led 26-6, thanks to that defensive fortitude. Delton coach John Greenman was thoroughly excited as was most of the crowd, many who remained standing from start to finish in the lopsided decision. "Once we made some adjustments; it was better for us," Heethuis said. "We forced Edwardsburg to do some things that they didn't want to do." Playing six playoff teams, and prepared the Panthers well for their post­ season journey. "The KVA (Kalamazoo Valley Association) is tough which helped us to reach our goals," DeGoede said. "We came out (against the Eddies) and took it to them." Delton's depth against Edwardsburg was Lineman Nick Erridge (74) makes his block as runningback Jamie Collier (32) follows his lead. Delton-Kellogg 48, Edwardsburg 20 Edwardsburg 6-0-7-7=20 Delton 14-14-13-7=48 1 — (9:19) Delton: J.T. Charron 35-yard run (Shannon Kirkestue kick) 7-0 1 — (7:29) Edwardsburg: Josh Kujawa 60-yard run (kick failed) 7-6 1 — (1:31) Delton: David Overbeek 7-yard run (Shannon Kirkestue kick) 14-6 2 — (7:54) Delton: David Overbeek 20-yard run (Shannon Kirkestue kick) 21-6 2 — (:20) Delton: David Overbeek 1 -yard run (Shannon Kirkestue kick) 28-6 3 — (7:38) Delton: J.T. Charron 38-yard pass to Jeremie Coplin (Shannon Kirkestue kick) 35-6 3 — (5:40) Delton: Jamie Collier 3-yard run (kick failed) 41-6 See PANTHERS Continued on moo IS Bulldogs have a mean bite Beware of the Bulldogs. When Delton Kellogg's football invades Byron Center on Saturday afternoon for its second round playoff matchup, they will find themselves matched up against a talented Bulldogs squad. Byron Center finished the regular season 8-1 and walloped Kelloggsville 41-6 in its opening playoff tuneup. "Obviously, Byron Center is a very good football team,'* Delton head coach Rob Heethuis said. "They play great defense and they will run a lol of sets at you. They have good quickness... there is no accident why they are here." At half, Kelloggsville trailed 27-6 and the 'Dogs coasted from that point. The big offensive threat for Byron Center is senior back Joe Selvig. In the lop-sided win versus Kelloggsville, Selvig gained 167 yards and scored three touchdowns. His touchdowns came from 20, 56 and 2 yards. ByrOn Center managed 230 yards on the ground, but also threw for 97 yards. Quarterback Jared Ford completed 6 passes, all lo receiver John Freund. Defensively, the Bulldogs are a tough bunch to tangle with. Jessie Stryker had 16 stops and Josh Dak an 13 bone crushers against the Rockets. The only loss the Bulldogs experienced all season was to State-ranked Coopersville. The Panthers need to contain these 'Dogs and make sure they don't get out in the open field. Still, Delton has played some tough foes as well in 2000. The Panthers, in gaining a share of the Kalamazoo Valley Association title, faced six playoff teams and won against five of them. Playing at home, though, will be a definite plus for the Bulldogs come Saturday. "To play at home, it’s a real advantage." Heethuis said. "We must play at our best. Wc must continue to get better." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 2. 2000 - Page 13 Trojan girls shooting for 2nd consecutive state harrier title by David T. Young Editor The Middleville girls* cross-country team will be gunning to repeat this Saturday afternoon as Division II state champions at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. The Trojans captured their second straight regional crown last Saturday morning with 56 team points to outrun the 14-team field at the Grand Rapids Christian Recreation Center. Coach Tammy Benjamin's crew won the Division II regional title a year ago at Allegan with 33 points, but this year's group's had a wider margin of victory, by 50 points over runner-up Holland Christian. An extremely positive development for the Trojans Saturday was the return to form of their top runner, junior Melissa Quisenberry, who has been hampered by injuries for virtally the entire season. "The Quiz," who was third in the 1999 regional behind her since-graduated sister, Danielle, took top honors this time with a solid time of 19:03, 32 seconds faster than her time a year ago and even four seconds faster than Danielle's regional championship run at Allegan. However, Be.ijamin noted that the regional course this year in Grand Rapids was a faster one than Allegan's. Proving once again that it takes a lot more than one terrific runner to win championships, the supporting cast was led by senior Jennifer Verkerke, who checked in eighth in 19:53; freshman Jessica Stortz broke the 20-minute barrier with a 19:57 clocking, good for 10th; sophomore Elise Nyland came in 16th with a time of 20:14; and junior Christine Dood was 21st in 20:30. Not scoring, but finishing ahead of many other runners during the morning were senior Katie Richter, 24th in 20:41, and Amber DeMaagd 27th in 20:54. The seven Trojan girls and Benjamin will continue their quest for back-to-back state titles this Saturday afternoon at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, south of Jackson. The Lakewood boys' cross-country team also has a date at the state Division II meet this Saturday afternoon at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. The Vikings qualified by finishing sec­ ond in a field of 16 teams last Saturday at the regionals at the Grand Rapids Christian Recreation Center. They scored 92 team points, 40 behind regional champion Holland Christian. Allegan was third with 125. The top three teams and top 15 individual runners qualify. It was the first time a Lakewood boys' cross-country has ever qualified for the state meet. Coach Jim Hassett said, "1 thought we had a chance. As things went on, I thought we really had a good shot to qualify. They improved throughout the year." No individual Lakewood runner placed among the top 10, but solid bunching carried the team to its runner-up finish. The top three teams in regionals qualify for the state meet. Junior Travis Williams led the way for Hastings' Jake Heuss (14) motors past Middleville's Luke Shook in last week's district semifinal in Portage. (Photo by Jerry Weeks) Saxons fall to Trojans 1-0 in district soccer Running in a bunch here at the regional meet held last Saturday are Lakewood's Stacey Carpenter (65), Middleville's Jennifer Verkerke (83) and Christine Dood (77), Hastings' Heidi Schroeder (48) and Middleville’s Elise Nyland. All five will compete in the State meet this Saturday. Lakewood, taking I3lh place individu­ ally with a time of 16:48 on the fast fivekilometer course. He missed 12th place by less than a second. Hassett said one of the keys to the team's success was the improvement of junior David Stuart, who finished 16th with a time of 16:54. Sophomore Daniel Morris was 18th in 17:11, senior Phillip Plowman was 22nd in 17:23 and Richard Gretsky finished 23rd in 17:25. Not scoring, but providing a good push for the runners ahead of them were sophomore Justyn Yager. 33rd in 17:43 and junior Jeremy Dow. 42nd in 17:52. Meanwhile, the Viking girls' squad placed 13th with 324 team points. Senior Stacey Carpenter qualified for the state meet on an individual basis by pacing fifth with a time of 19:45. Junior Christy Barcroft was 70th with a time of 22:33, junior Beth Ludea was 73rd in 22:48. freshman Melissa Smith was 85th in 25:02 and freshman Andrea Stahl was 91st in 26:00. Hastings, which finished I Oth in the team derby, will be represented al the state meet this weekend by senior harrier Heidi Schroeder, who was sixth with a 19:46 docking. Schroeder also was O-K White Conference individual champion this fall. Other finishes for Hastings were fresh­ man Sarah Clevenger 45th, 21:36; senior Karey Schlachter 54th, 21:55; junior Rachel Newton. 71st, 22:47, and senior Jennifer Cook 84th. 24:42. The Middleville boys finished 13th as a team. Leading the Trojans was sophomore Tim Brog, who was 20th in 17:18. Checking in behind him were junior Isaiah Thaler, 64th in 18:21; junior Pattrick Jansons. 70th in 18:26; freshman Alexander Robinson, 85th in 18:54, and sophomore Nick Tomson, 90th in 19:10. For the Saxon boys' team, which was 16th with all sophomores, Joel Gibbons was 48th in 17:55; Chris Rounds 10th in 18:46; Miles Warren 99th in 19:43; Brad Wentworth 101st in 20:21; and Adam Windes 104th in 20:25. Caledonia junior Tim Ross, at about the midpoint of his race, came down with a respiratory problem and complained of being light headed. He finished second in 15:41, a subpar performance for him, about 22 seconds slower than the regional champion, Holland Christian senior Brian Maat. Another state qualifier from Barry County last Saturday was Jessica Kellogg of Delton, who was runner-up at the regional Division HI meet at Southwestern Michigan College in Dowagiac. Kellogg's 19:42, which was 22 seconds slower than Kalamazoo Hackett's Arienne Field. Delton girls placed sixth as a team, lhe boys were eighth. Natasha Tammings of Delton placed 14th in the meet with a time of 21:05, also qualifying her for a run in Brooklyn. The Panthers' Kyle Williams duplicated Kellogg's feat by taking second in the boys' regional meet with a time of 17:00. He was 28 seconds behind champion Antonio Munoz of Bangor. The rules for qualifying for the state meet have been made a lot tougher. In order to win a spot in Brooklyn, a runner now must be among the top 15 individuals, regardless of team scores. Mitchell makes most of return Jennifer Mitchell returned to the Central Michigan University volleyball lineup Oct. 27 for a Mid-American Conference match against Ohio University. The Lake Odessa resident and former sports star at Lakewood High School injured her ankle during a match Oct. 18 with Eastern Michigan. But it didn't take long for Mitchell to resume her role as a Chippewa leader, as she recorded 20 kills and 20 digs versus Ohio. This marked the ninth time this season a MAC player has posted a 20-20 match. Saxon Isaac Weeks (25) goes to the air to make a header as teammates Matt Gergen (22) and Ben Jacobs (21) assist him on the play. (Photo by Jerry Weeks) "The biggest reason why it happened is that they trusted in one another," Argetsinger said. RE-ELECT PAT ALBERT of the Week Schroeder wins in O-K White Heidi Schroeder ran for first place honors to highlight Hastings* performances at the Oct. 23 O-K White cross country meet. Schroeder first place time in the girls* race was a 20:17. Nicole Chambers, of Forest Hills Northern, finished second in 20: 34. Hastings* girls finished seventh with a team score of 160. Lowell took top honors with a 57. Sarah Clevenger was 31st in 22:37, Karey Schlachter 35th in 22:58. Rachel Newton 41st in 22:32, Jenny Cook 52nd in 25:43 and Arrica Newton 53rd in 26:10. The Saxon boys finished eighth with a 198. Zeeland was the winner with a team score of 41. For the Saxon boys. Chris Rounds was 23rd in 18:47, Joel Gibbons 24th in 18:49. Miles Warren 48th in 2O;39. Jon Katje 51st in 20:55. Brad Wentworth 52nd in 21:03 and Shawn Hill 55th in 21: 32. Middleville (14-2-3) met up with Hastings in a semifinal district soccer match Oct 25 at Portage Northern High School. Both teams playcu well and kept the pressure on, but in the end it was the Trojans coming away with a 1-0 victory. In the first half, both teams were awarded penalty kicks and both goalkeepers responded to the challenges. At the 26-minute mark, Middleville's top goal scorer on lhe season, Kyle Preslar, beat Saxon keeper Kyle Bellgraph to put his team ahead 1-0. Jake Williams notched the assist. Middleville began the second half with some great shots, including a couple of breakaways. Bellgraph, however, stood tall in goal and kept it a 1-0 contest "As far as the keeper goes, it was the best game of the season for him," Hastings coach Dennis Argetsinger said of Bellgraph's performance. "He definitely kept us in the game and did a fantastic job." The Saxons had a number of scoring chances including ones from Jeremy Butler (penalty kick), Man Gergen, Jake Heuss and Constantine Hubrich. Hastings out-shot Middleville by eight in the Barry County battle. It was a golden effort by the blue and gold, according to the coach. HOPE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR As your Township Supervisor and as a mother and grandmother of Hope Township residents, I care about the need to preserve our good quality of life for the future. Some of my cares: 96 OLDS CUTLASS CIERA v-e. 7ok. SPUT BENCH, POWER WIND0WS/10CKS. SUPER CLEAN _______ < ' HUMYI SALES HOURS: Monday & Wednesday until 8 Tua, Thu & Fri until 6 Saturday until 3 "V/m ticitUKC row Emcnnow B » Futir Yucam.' Call 616-948-8000 Today or toll free 1 -888-494-5539 ATTENTION VOTERS RESIDENTS ARE PREPARING FOR INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER. These candidates are being endorsed tor election JOHN HOSLER Hope Township Supervisor NORMAJEAN NICHOLS Prairieville Township Clerk REBECCA GRAY Prairieville Township Trustee Write-in Candidates TERESA MILLER Prairieville Township Supervisor RONALD STRATTON Prairieville Township Trustee • • • • • • • • • • Continued upgrading of paved and gravel ROADS Effective FIRE protection Quality CEMETERIES FARMLAND and FARM issues Excellent AMBULANCE service Pursuing GRANTS to enhance services and property Continued PARK improvement INTERGOVERNMENTAL cooperation and partnering Planned GROWTH and LAND USE LIBRARY service A few of my supporters who share these cares are: Roger & Suzanne Adams Bob & Shirley Case Ed & Marie Hammond Rodger & Lin Hough Bud & Doris Leonard Merle & Pat Payne Wayne & Treva Schoneboom Jerry Tobias Dave & Mary Jo Whitaker Casi Balia Gerald & Lois Gibson Junior & Cindy Homlster Mark Hubbell Lucille Oliver Merle & Crystal Peake Basil & Fem Tobias Dave & Arlene Tonkin John & Paula Woods / regret I couldn't list all supporters, especially those who put my signs in their yards. Thank you! Paid for by Committee for Responsible Government 168 Corde i Road. Delton. Ml 49046 . Paid for by the committee to elect Pat Albert. 6396 Gurd Rd . Hastings, Ml 49058. No 12997 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 2. 2000 Vikings sail past Lady Trojans in hoops Middleville's Sara Williams (21) takes alm Inside as teammate Andrea Bouma (24) stands readv to rebound. An Erin Robertson hook shot pulled Middleville to within one point, 37-36, of Hopkins Tuesday Holloween night in a non-league varsity basketball contest at Thomapple Kellogg High School. But the visiting Vikings closed out the final 3:50 of the game with a 13-3 run and took the treat away from a very eager squad of Lady Trojans. 50-39. Hopkins held a 17-14 advantage after the first quarter with Amanda Chan (7 points for lhe Vikings) and Sara Williams (6 points for the Lady Trojans) being the hot scorers in the opening eight minutes. Neither team had much success offensively in the second quarter, combining for just 11 points. After two. Middleville trailed by two. 22-20. Williams evened the score early on in the third quarter (22-22) and Erin Palmer knotted it again (30-30) with 45 seconds remaining in the frame with a gliding scoop shot. But Chan drained a threepointer as the horn sounded, giving the Vikings the lead again. Robertson's hook gave Trojan fans great hope during the waning minutes, but Chan countered with another triple at 3:37 and the Viking spurt was ignited. Williams topped the Lady Trojans with 10 points, Robertson tallied 9 and Ashley Carter scored 8 points. For Hopkins, Chan finished with 18 markers and Julie Bawcja added 12 points. Middleville travels to Hamilton tonight (Thursday. Nov. 2) to face lhe Hawkeyes and then face another KVA foe on the road Nov. 7, Coopersville. Saxons Scare Chix... Hastings came close to giving Zeeland a real scare last Thursday in an O-K While battle on the road. The Lady Saxons played a solid first quarter and led the honorable mention ranked Class A team 13-5 after the opening eight minutes. Katie Noteboom was a major offensive threat during the Hastings surge, tallying six points. But Zeeland eventually came back to win a 62-51 decision. "Zeeland is a tremendous team." Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh said. "They are so evenly balanced that you don't even know when he has substituted." In the second quarter, the Chix shot 14 free throws as the Lady Saxons put themselves in serious foul trouble. An Angie Eggers 28-foot triple, however, kept Hastings ahead by three points at the break. Foul troubles and turnover allowed the Chix to post 26 points in the third quarter and put lhe home team up by 13 points, 45-32. That third quarter killed us," Laubaugh said. "We were shorthanded, because of fouls, and we let their press get us. We stopped attacking it and started going backwards. You need to attack the opponent's pressure." Hastings closed to within five points a couple of times in the fourth quarter, but the blue and gold was never able to overcome the deficit. "We had opportunities to win; that is what you hope for when you play great ballclubs," Laubaugh said. Noteboom led the Lady Saxons with 17 points and Laura Dipen added 10. Zeeland's Jenna Bobeldyk was the game's top scorer with 24 points, a total that included five three-pointers. Middle school eagers close out campaigns The Hastings seventh grade Blue basketball team dropped its final game of the season to Maple Valley 19-12. Deanna Hill scored 5 points. Jessica Hendershot 2, Ashley Elzinga 2, Kelly Vincent 2 and Katie Trahan 1. The Blue eagers were 9-3 for the year. 8th Grade Blue... Maple Valley defeated the Blue 23-9. Kayla Arnie led the team with 6 points. Alex Greenfield scored 2 and Sarah Frantz 1. The Blue finished the year at 10-2. 7th Grade Gold... The Gold (9-3) concluded its season in fine fashion with a 31-21 win over Grandville. Hastings trailed at half by three points, but stepped it up in the second half on both ends of the court, out-scoring Grandville 21-8. Brooklyn Pierce had II points, 4 rebounds, 4 steals and 2 assists. Jodi Jolley 6 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals, Devin Pierson 4 points, Hillary Ranquette 2 points and 3 rebounds, Natalie Pennington 2 points and 1 assist, Krystal Pond 2 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists, Abby McKeough 2 points and Jamie VanBoven 2 points. 8th Grade Gold... The eighth grade eagers earned their I!th win in 12 games with a season­ ending 36-19 victory over Grandville. Scoring for the Lady Saxons were Allison Cooney with 9 points, Jaime Fisher with 6. Betsy Acker with 6. Kathlyn Rounds with 6. Katie Lawrence with 4, Kelsey Howell with 3 and Bethany Gieseler with 2 points. Allison Cooney, Kathlyn Rounds and Katie Lawrence each pulled down 5 rebounds Kelsey Howell made 5 steals and Katie Lawrence dished out 3 assists. Angie Eggers (34) makes a pass during a recent varsity basketball game at Hastings High School. (Photo by Dan Buerge) State Rankings... Beside Zeeland, there are a number of other area teams in this week's Associated Press prep basketball poll. Grand Rapids West Catholic (15-2) is No. 6 in Class B, Wyoming Rogers (15-2), East Grand Rapids (12-4), Wyoming Park (13-3) and South Christian (13-4) are all honorable mention in Class B and Olivet (15-1) is No. 8 in Class C. Olivet play? at Maple Valley tonight (Thursday, Nov. 2). J Vs play two in league Seventh grade basketball players at the Hastings Middle School (first row, from left to right) Sophia Stavaie, Shannon Lux, Natalie Pennington, Mallori Spoelstra, Leah Hams, Devin Pierson; (second row) Ashley Blankenship, Jerica Greenfield, Katie Trahan, Jenny Johnston, Deanna Hill, Ashley Elzina, Emily Haney, Viola Payne, Lauren Azeredo; (third row) Farren Gibson, Katie Kendall, Jessica Hendershot. Cassie Shepler, Kelly Vincent, Monica Treadwell, Shannon Dudley, Kati Dakin; (fourth row) coach Kirkendall, Brooklyn Pierce, Kelly Wilson, Jamie VanBoven, Hillary Ranguette, Jeana Bishop, Abbey McKeough, Krystal Pond, Jodi Jolley and Alli Bryans. Missing from photo is Ericka Swartz. (Photo provided) The junior varsity basketball team lost two tough games recently lo Zeeland (ST41) Oct. 26 and to Forest Hills Central (56-38) on Oct. 24. Hastings Middle School eighth grade basketball players are (first row, from left to right) Anna iawrence, Kelsey Howell, Elizabeth Acker, Courtney Barnard, Heidi Wear, Katrins, Jacobs; (second row) Kayla Wills. Amber Peck, Kristin Williams, Debbie Stevens, Heather McCarthy, Taylor Raymond, Kayla Arnie, Amanda Keeler; (third row) Teresa Constantine, Natasha Olin, Kristine Scott. Alex Greenfield, Jackie Krouse, Jaime Fisher, Allison Cooney, Bethany Gieseler, manager Amanda Hurless; (fourth row) coach Melissa Daniels, Erin Bare, Nicole Quada, Halie Terrel, Dani Hodges, Courtnie Robinson, Kathlyn Rounds, Katie Lawrence, Sarah Frantz and Pat Purgiel. (Photo provided) City of Hastings ELECT SANCHEZ State Representative Department of Public Services Rarest far Blds - 3,200 Plead Hydrastatic teller The City of Hastings ts requesting bids for the provision of a 3.200 Pound Hydrostatic Roller for use by the Department of Public Services. The City of Hastings 87th District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities within the bids. Bids shall be received at the office of the Hastings City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street. Hastings, Ml 49058. until 2:00 p.m. on Monday. November 20.2000. at which time they shall be Our Values, Our Priorities “Keep It Country” opened and read aloud publicly. AB bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the bid package as follows: SEALED BID - HYDROSTATIC ROLLER. On the Issues Preservation of Farm Land and assistance for small farmers. We are losing valuable farm land at an alarming rate. Sanchez supports legislation that permits small fanners to be compensated for voluntarily agreeing not to develop their land. Seniors. Our seniors have worked hard all their lives. They deserve a YOU'RE OUTGOING. AMBITIOUS. INNOVATIVE. _____ _ secure retirement. Sanchez supports increased help with prescriptions, lax relief and protection of retirement savings for our seniors. We must pro| "Mtrfywthen*^ receive medical sen ices such as dialysis. The fact »$. our culture n as unique as you are. It gives you the chance to learn. It gives you room to g'ow. Even better, n gives you the opportunity to move up ■ fast. Vbu're the key to everything we do at Applebee's. That’s why we oo so much to ensure your success. expand availability of medical sen ices through grants and other Food Servers Hosts/Hostesses Bartenders New location on 638 W. State Street in Hastings! If you have what it takes to join our team, you'll enjoy a great benefits package, the resources of a world-class support staff and advancement based on merit. We'd love to talk. Please stop by our hiring trailer. MondayFriday from 9-6 or Saturday from 12-3. EOE. As American As The soccer team at the Barry County Christian School completed a 16-4-1 campaign last week by going 1-0-1. The Eagles lied East Martin 3-3 and defeated Otsego 3-1. In the tie with East Martin, Josh Lamphere scored two goals and Eric Lamphere added one goal. Assists were made by Jerry LaDerc, Josh Lamphere and Ben Conklin. Shane Hickey made 23 saves for BCCS. In the win over Otsego, Josh Lamphere scored all three goals to finish the season with 50. The game was 1-1 with 10 minutes to go, before the Eagles tallied two at the end. Assists were made by Ben Conklin, Eric Lamphere and Theron Barlow. Shane Hickey again was solid in goal, making 12 saves. YMCA NEWS Expanded Medical Facilities. Wc should not have to travel an hour to Kitchen Staff* Eagles end season; Lamphere scores 50 vide the help necessary for our families to stay together. You’re as American as Applebee's. "hourly HJgcs Stirling it S7.25 and up Tiffany Howell led lhe team with 23 points and 5 assists against Zeeland. Amber Thomas tallied 8 points in the contest with FHC. Sanchez pledges lo work to incentives to existing medical providers. Local Control. Henn Sanchez is against State takeover of local roads. With a fair return on our hard earned tax dollars we know our road needs. In addition he believes townships should have greater control and input into how their road maintenance and construction tax dollars are spent. Safe Schools. Wc must put discipline back in our public schools. Sanchez supports legislation w <w« . Uhre, J^bfafarourh^ to expel students who attack teachers, carry weapons to school and jeopardize a safe educational environment. Environmental Protection. Restore the DNR to assure we get a good mum on our resources. have clean lakes and drinking water, and land free from hazardous waste. Sanchez believes “ Sarchez is a strong A League; W/L Bob’s Gun & Tackle.............. 30-0 Dig It 17-10 ICS_______ _____________________ 15-15 Lefanty Insurance................................... 9-18 Goodenough Goodies............................. 1-29 we need to put the • meat" back in "Polluters Pay" laws. Second Amendment. YMCA Adult Women's Vollebyall Fall League Standings • Oct. 30 B League; supporter of the Second Amendment "Right to Bear Arms." Henry Sanchez Employment 28 yttn customer rarvicWAnwitectf FemHy-. 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Ml 48801 Ranger Die Inc....... .................................31-2 Cascade Home Improvement............ 23-10 V-Tec.................................................... .23-10 Ray James Electromechanical............ 18-15 Viatec--------------------------------------------- 17-16 Backe Construction-------- -----------------14-16 The Other Body Shop................... 13-20 Viking........................................................5-25 Culligan Water Conditioning................ 0-30 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 2. 2000 - Page 15 PMtherS...continued from page 12 3 — (1:46) Edwardsburg: Derek Dcbroka 13-yard run (Kevin Obren kick) 41-13 4 — (9:08) Delton: J.T. Charron 7-yard run (Shannon Kirkestue kick) 48­ 13 4 — (1:40) Edwardsburg: Cory Hancock 4-yard run (Kevin Obren kick) 48-20 Rushins — Delton (444): David Panther Leaders Football 2000 Overbeek 18-144. J.T. Charron 15-134. Jamie Collier 14-89 POINTS: J.T. Charron Sr. QB 110 David Overbeek Jr. RB 84 Jeremie Coplin Sr. RB 48 Jamie Collier Sr. RB 46 Shannon Kirkestue Sr. K 27 Passing — Delton (38): Charron 1-1-38 Receiving — Delton (38): Coplin 1-38 Tackles — Delton: Jeff DeGoede 10, Nick Erridge 10. Jon Heethuis 9 RUSHING: David Overbeek 156-1,051 J.T. Charron 106-696 Jeremie Coplin 97-589 PASSING: J.T. Charron 22-46418 RECEIVING: Rod Reynolds Sr. TE-OL 11-118 TACKLES: Jeff DeGoede Jr. LB 100 Nick Erridge Sr. LB 84 Billy Fems Sr. DL 62 Jon Heethuis 61 Jeremie Coplin 57 Rod Reynolds 56 J.T. Charron 51 INTERCEPTIONS: J.T. Charron 8 Jon Heethuis 2 Coach Rob Heethuis inspires his troops with a pep talk before last Friday’s home playoff contest. SACKS: Billy Ferris 13 FUMBLE RECOVERIES: Monday Mixers Tracy’s Day Care 24.5; B & R Testing 23; T. M. Lassies 18; Freeport Body Shop 17; Dewey’s Body Shop 15.5; Hastings Bowl 15; Gutter Gals 14; Girrbach’s 13; Rowdie Girls 13; Ball Busters 7. High Games & Series - J. Kasinsky 151; T. Dewitt 159-419; T. Case 159-429; R. Shapley 204; D. Dutcher 187-507; H Throop 141-379; T. Galeski 152-394; V. Carr 174; C. Allen 143-379; F. Kill 173; H. Service 179; T. Behrens 201-508; C. Hay­ ward 221-515; B. Gibson 161-360. Saturday Majors High Games (Girls) - B. Burton 174; T. Huss 141; R. Pohja 114; J. Quada 114. High Series (Giris) B Burton 377; T. Huss 362; C. Shellenbarger 346; R. Pohja 313: J. Quada 306. High Games (Boys) - M. Spidel 194; T. Eaton 168; N. Wright 145; J. Shoebridge 145; B. Verus 131. ow TJ«r^«Wx»d _ Just Us 25-11; Hastings Bowl 23-13: King Pins 22-14; Brown & Sons 21-15; Oops 21-15; Daiscd & Con fuzed 21-15; The Red Eyes 19-17; Team II. 19-13; Who’s Up 17-19. The Heavy Sets 12-24; The Andersons 11-21; Bye 0-32. Women's Good Games A Series - M. Hodges 199-475; O Gillons 173-444; S. Lambert 163-441; H. Service 170*460; J. Rabley 163-437; V. Brown 148-394; B. Hard 95-257; E. Gillespie 85-226; L. Jack­ son 189; L. McClellend 148; R. Brown 131; C. Service 129; J. Anderson 92. Men's Good Games A Series - J. Hansen 187-541; C. VanHoulen 176-417; B. Kirby 203-508; C. Mugridge 202-453: S. Faunce 154-441; C. Haywood 192; C. Leonard 161; M. Anderson 145. Bowiereties Carlton Center Bulldozing 20-8; Hamil­ ton Excavating 15-13; Kent Oil Co. 13-15; Railroad Street Mill 13-15; Hecker Agency 12.5-15.5: Bennett Industries 10.5-17.5. Good Games A Series - G. Potter 164­ 421; D. Coenen 139-403; P. Britten MOSOO; L. Dawe 159; J. Doster 137-350; B. Scobey 159; K. Fowler 234-538; B. Hath­ away 197-528; T. Redman 160-369; K. Kirchhoff 142-394; B Wilson 158; D. Snydcr 192-502: J. Gardner 180-441: J. Rice 157-436; L. Elliston 194488. Sunday Night Mixed Not Rock Bottom 23; Thunder Alley 22; 4 Horsemen 22; Red Dog 21.5; Team 4 21; Happy Hookers 18; Lucky Strikes 17; Ma­ trix 15; Flambays 15; Tom s Market 12; All 4 Fun 11.5; Side Kicks 11; Friends 11; Thee Froggers 11; Sunday Snoozers 10; Double K’s 9 Women’s High Games A Series - D. Snyder 233-578; K. Kuylman 188-531; M. Simpson 184-499; J. Buckner 2090485; D. Pennington 175-482; A. Snyder 161-437; L. Rentz 150-380; S. Sanborn 189; a. Hubbell 189; D. Gray 177; K. Stenberg 173: V. McLeod 160; D. Dutcher 158: b. Hammond 155; L. Bose 146; B. Miller 106. Men’s High Games & Series - A. Thomfpson 227-621; C. Shook 250-620; B. Kirby 243-603; K. Wanland 196-567; K. Hammontree 215-566; D. Key 216-545; B. Chudiill 193-535; B. Falconer 191-432; B. Allen 175-419; B. Miller 183-519; J. Smith 291-511; M. McLeod 203-504; M Eaton I6CM60; N. Mead 164-448; B. Hubbell 219; B. Rentz 213; E. Behmdt 211; J. Kohler 202; D. Snyder 191; G. Snyder 174; D. Dutcher 172; B. Cantrell 157. Wednesday P.M. ’ Girrbach’s 21-11; Secbcr’s 20-12; Nash “5" Plus 19-13; HairCare 18-4; Nashville Chiropractic 17.5-14.5; Mace Pharmacy 16-16; Eye & ENT 15-17; R.R.S.T. Mill 14.5-17.5; Misfits 14-18. High Games A Series - J. Decker 173­ 489; E. Ulrich 175-448; S. Pennington 172­ 465; F. Ruthruff 172462; C. Shellenbarger 145-393. L. Elliston 199; D. Seeber 181; G. Kicnltskc 179; M. Snow 154; L. Bahs 175. Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 28-8; Hastings Bowlers 22-14; Consumers Concrete 21-15; Just for Fun 18-18. Plumb s 17-19; Alley Cats 17-19; Welton’s 14-22; Misfits 13-23. Men's High Games A Series - D. Salazar 221; L. Porter 215; M. Yost 181; S. Hause 233-519; P. Scobey 224; G. Heard 221. Women's High Games A Series - D. Johnson 166; S. Bowman 177; B. Wilkins 210. Last Second Field Goal Ends Banner Season... Maple Vafey's championship football campaign came to a dose last Friday with a 25-22 loss to Hopkins in the first round of the prep football playoffs. The Vikings won the game on a field goal in the game's final seconds. Here, Maple Valley runningback Jacob Cole (27) takes on a pair of Viking defenders to pick up a first down. (Photo by Perry Hardin) BillyFerris 5 J.T. Charron 4 Jeremie Coplin 4 Kevin Lillibridge Sr. DB 2 Lady Eagles finish .500; win finale The Bury County Chriitian Lady Eagles finished their season with a 45-35 win over East Martin and a loss to Otsego. In the BCCS triumph. Kayla Kelly had ■I 1 points, 9 rebounds and 2 steals, Keri Buehler had 10 points, 4 rebounds and 4 steals, Janna Rozcma 8 points and 9 rebounds and Meredith Rozema had 6 points, 2 rebounds and 6 steals. The Lady Eagles up 8-8 in 2000 Cont. “They played very well... particularly in the second half. This is the way they should have been playing all year." The shutout was Middleville's 10th of the season. Key contributors were midfielders Jay Lantinga and Adam Lucas, defenders Luke Shook, Dave Devoermer and goalkeeper Michael Hart. Middleville advanced to the championship match to take on lhe host Huskies. Northern won the title with a 6 0 triumph in last Friday's contest. The Saxons are anxiously looking forward to 2001. With a young team this fall, many younger players were asked lo step up. Next year, they look to ge even better. "I'm trutl fully looking forwnrd to working with the underclassmen," Argetsinger said. Post-Season Honora: Isaac Weeks was named to lhe O-K White Conference first team and Man Norris was selected as honorable mention. Norris and Weeks shared the Saxons' "Most Valuable Player" award. Thunder Gridders Finish Hrst... Thunder, a Hastings team playing in the Southwestern Michigan Flag Football . League, went 10-1 this season to finiWin tiral place. Team members areOarzeU Slaughter, Jeff Witour, Dan Blair, SB Biter. Dave EhracM, Brad Thayer, DateUMden, Luke Warner, Josh Bundy, Dennis Wilson, Chris Lok, Jim Lok, Jim Martens, Dave Lewis, Dave Stafford, Jeff Jerzyk and Lamont Gray. (Photo provided) What Does Advance Planning Really Mean? It Means You Decide ... You make all the decisions about y our own funeral now ... instead of someone else having to make the choice about a casket, dergy, church, graveside or alternative service. And, as you know, everything gets more expensive, so you can buy at today's prices. We have a plan to fit your financial situation. NOW! Call today for an appointment We're here to help (616) 945-2471 Famfly Service W1fren Funeral Home, Inc. David C. Wren, Manager 1401 N. Bnredway at Woodlawn Are. Haxtlngi. Michigan 49058 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Recreation The Krunchers 19; Hastings Bowl and Kevin’s Kronies 17; Freeport Elevator 16; Tom’s Market 13. Good Series A Good Games - S. Anger 501; D J James 232-530 K. Wanland 537; B. Hammond 214: C. Pennington 210-542: D. McKelvey 213-502; H. Wattles 208-583. Tnrtf is ins oh cd in our daily lives. We trust our kids to do the right thing and •report in" * hen they w ill be late. Wc trust in our families canng for us and thej trust we will care for them The word "nMc" means "us’ - to whatever extent chosen Our neighbors, the people down the street or on the next Nock are the public Expanding that, the puNic can be anyone and everyone we meet or know exists • in our hometown, nationally or worldwide Wc bust public judgement and will work for puNic trust The two are hand in hand Wc will conduct things in a way that is beneficial, prudent and always consid­ ers your best interests You pay public officials' salaries and desenc proper conduct and management cf monies. Wf pledee that we will: J Spend money you the thrnwh xmtr taxes and special assessments us you intended I hem. Your interests (and ours) are improvement and mainte­ nance of roads, adequate protection fiom fire and police, improving and maintaining a sewer system in the way you intended If additional monies arc needed to maintain, repair or change a system you count on. wc will tell you "up front" - skipping all of the excuses, blaming someone elve s misman­ Senior Citizens # I Senior 23-9; Friend 23-9; Jesick 21.5­ 10-5; Halls 20-12: Wieland 19-13; Pin Pals 17.5-14.5: M-M’s 17-15: Butterfingers 216-16: Nash 16-16; Woodmansee 157-17; Kuempel 15-17; King Pins 13-19; Gir­ rbach’s 12-20; Pe*; Lees 10-22: Schlachter 9-23; Lethcoe 9-23. Women’s High Games - C. Bonnema 158: E. Moore 157; F. Girrbach 163: S. Pennington 171; E. Dunham 156; G. Potter 157; S. Merrill 155: K. Colvin 158; Y. Checseman 193; G. Scobey 159. Women’s High Series - Y. Cheeseman 508 Men’s High Games - B. Tern 179; R. Schlachter 181; R. Nash 176; J. Mercer 179; W. Birman 179; D. Stuart 174; R Wieland 157; D. Murphs 164; G. Wag­ goner 201; D. Edwards 195; G. Forbes 187; C. Has wood 170; J. Keller 155: B. Akers 179. Men’s High Series - B. Terry 532; R. Schlachter 519; R. Nash 468; W. Birman 510; D. Stuart 464; R Wieland 457; G. Waggoner 515; D. Edwards 523; G. Forbes 454; B. Akers 463. agement and disguising the truth Honesty may not always be pleasant but. jpg ffjtf tw.Tt.iL / Work for voa and yow interests ■ representing you and your financial interests / listen to yon, If you have a personal or community concern, we will listen to you and promise to talk to you about progress on the issues you present / Report to von. Very few people have lime to attend public meetings, i c . Township meetings. Planning A Zoning. Parks Commission, etc Wc will do everything wc can to begin a quarterly or semi-annual letter to all residents of the Township telling you of things we are dealing with and tUUf&iBZ that may affect your property, lifestyle or other interest / Hist integrity, To quote Mr Webster again, he says integrity means a firm adherence lo a code of moral or artistic values" The values wc and you demand and appreciate arc honesty and adequate representation Wc pledge to do that with utmost integrity These are commitments we have lo you and commitments wc will adhere lo At the bottom of this page you will see names of some of your neighbors, business owners and public officials who have given us written recommenda­ tions lor office We sincerely appreciate therr support and yours at the polls on November 7th Thank you so very much and Sundays 10 Tacos for under s5.00!! Hastings Taco Bell 1021 W. State Street Ronald Stratton • Wnte-in candidate for Township Trustee on the Independent ticket Terrw Miller • Write-in candidate as Republican for office of!ownship Supervisor Rebecca Gray ■ Appearing on the Republican ticket ballot without writc-ir necessary John A Barbara Ahrndt Res a Anker man Janice Aukerman Bill A Maggie Aukerman John Aukerman Kevin J. Boniface l.losd Boniface Jim L.Carr Jim Cars Robert A Jo Chamberlin Al Cooper Csnthia Cooper Greg Crist John & Judith Decker Ralph & Janine Decker Sandra L. Evans Sharon & Doug Ford Jeanette Ann Gibbs Basil E. Johnson Allan & Phvllis Ketchum William A Waneta Lester Russ A Shirley McGregor Pam Gores David M. Gray Juanita Gurd Nora Jean Haff Clifford A Nora Jean Haff Stuart & Ginnv Hammond Den & Christine Harper Steve A Michelle Hook Lerov H. Hope Jr. Ron A Michelle House Todd McGregor Gan A Sharon Methenv Richard K. Michel Tim & Angela Miller Harrs & Jorcne Morrow Anna M. Munson Robert & Mars Nash Cindy Sage Rhea E. Smith Ross F. Stancati Brenda Stortehoom Marianne E. Struckmeyer Steven A Marianne Struckmeyer John lobin Arie A Gerry VandcrPloeg Susan K. Vickers Darlene Vickers LeReda Willison Normajcan Nichols Steve Reynolds Charles L. Root IV Paid for b\ the committees to elect Miller. Stratton and Gray. 10612 Parker Rd.. Delton. Ml 49046 �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 2. 2000 Bush, Abraham don’t respect environment l€TT€RS from our readers... Bush’s education record bogus To the editor: The Rand Corporation's re-evaluation of their 1990-96 study casts new light on George W. Bush's bogus education record as governor of Texas. When the Texas standardized test scores arc compared with other national test scores, theirs are less impressive. And does teaching to the test result in a good education? Our daughter-in-law, Carol Pino, teaches ninth grade in Texas and she points out that teachers there are encour­ aged to teach to the standardized test. Some teachers even tell their students the answers ahead of time to help im­ prove their scores. We may recall that several teachers in Texas were guilty of correcting answers on their students' tests. What happened to moral values? And what happened to lhe love of learning given to us by cre­ ative, excited, inspiring teachers? The education reforms now cited by presidential candidate George W. Bush actually were initiated by his predeces­ sors, Govs. Mark White and Ann Richards. The Rand Corp, study points out that lhe reasons for better perfor­ mance arc reduced class size, preschools and more materials for teachers. This re­ quires more government funding, which Bush opposes. Bush opposed extending kindergarten to all Texas children so ’hat he had enough money to fund lax breaks for his wealthy campaign contributors. He talks well, but docs he really mean it, or is it just campaign talk? Ruth Pino Nashville Hosier will help solve problems Dear editor: After years of watching and hearing the current supervisor of Hope Township make excuse after excuse for the construction, design and financial problems with the sewer, I am endorsing John Hosier for Hope Township Supervisor. During this election year, it is time to hold our public officials responsible and accountable for their words and actions. 1 have heard over and over again that the present supervisor is nice, but that didn't stop her from making a settlement with firms that was not in the best interest of her constituents. The residents arc left with the cost of repairs, higher than normal opera­ tions and maintenance problems to the sys­ tem. Wc are a family on a fixed income and she doesn’t seem to care how wc arc going to have to struggle to pay for higher sewer rates and taxes. She has been blaming the residents who brought the problems to light but that did not change the fact that the problems were there since construction. I have known John Hosier for years and know him to be a pro­ active person who will get lo the bottom­ line solutions to those problems along with other problems in the township. Jcri-L ju Bamcs, Delton Newell deserves to be elected To the edhor: Gary Newell is the Republican candidate for the 87th District of the Michigan House of Representatives. He is running for the seat Terry Geiger currently holds. Geiger is term-limited. During the past two years. Newell has made a point of listening to voters' ideas and studying issues important to the elec­ torate. Term limits require a representative to be intelligent, well educated, a fast learner, flexible, and one who can work effectively witb others Newell fits this profile well. A natural tender. a college graduate, as well as experience in business and government makes Gary the right choice to represent us in Lansing. Newell has won the endorsement of Geiger, Senator Joanne Emmons, the Michigan Farm Bureau, and area daily new spapers for his knowledge of issues and his experience. State government is up close and impor­ tant to us. We need a person who is a strong leader and one we can trust to meet the challenges our state faces. Newell is well qualified to represent us in Lansing. He deserves our vote. John R. Fehsenfeld. Hastings Albert deserves to be re-elected Dear editor: Hope Tow nship voters should re-elect Pat Albert for their supervisor! In my opinion, the Fair Lake sewer pro­ ject costs to sewer customers were increased because of interference by Barb Cichy and her puppet. John Hosier these extra costs were incurred when Hosier wrote a letter to try to stop the bonding of the Fair Lake project. Mrs. Cichy. especially, claims to be the voice of the people, but I believe she is real­ ly a millstone around their necks. She is no friend of the SWBCSWA customer, so beware of her erroneous information and of the candidates she claims to have running for office who have been given and taken in by her distorted oninions of the sewer, which in fact have cost all the users of the system extra money in attorney costs and public officials hour? of work, when their time could be spent elsewhere. The DEQ has stated. “The overall perfor­ mance of the treatment plant continues to improve." John Carpenter. DcHon Manor request raises questions To the editor: The Thomapple Manor proposal raises many questions. 1. How do hundreds of nursing homes in the state survive without public money? 2. When our private business or employ­ er operate at a loss, do wc go to the public for more money or do wc adjust operations to ensure that income exceeds spending? 3. Has a consulting firm looked at the operations of Thomapple Manor to make sure that they arc operating as a profitable business? 4. Arc the individual departments within the business operating at or within budget perimeters including administration, nurs­ ing, business office, dietary, housekeeping­ laundry and maintenance? 5. Have proper measures been taken to ensure that there is not waste in labor hours and supplies through out the facility? 6. Is this proposal the very last resort or the easiest and quickest way to get more money? . Jean Shilton, Hastings No indoor air contamination found yet by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A firm hired to conduct an indoor air quality survey of the Barry County Courts & Law Building, after six employees be­ came ill, is still completing its report, but no carbon monoxide has been found on the second floor. County Administrator Michael Brown said. "Carbon dioxide and temperatures levels were all where they should be," Brown said. Testing in the building's lower level garage/basement have revealed no carbon monoxide either, according to Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James, who chairs the Facilities & Property Committee. Results of air testing on the third floor have not liccn completed as of last week’s County Beard meeting. Some of lhe employees who have had periods of sickness have suspected low level carbon monoxide poisoning in the building as a possible cause. Consumers Energy has checked the boiler and other furnace equipment for leaks and no problems were found. Brown said. The Barry-Eaton Health Department has also suggested that "common areas" of the building, such as break rooms, be tested, James said. When the air testing is completed, she said the Property Committee will meet with officials from Earth Tech, a Califor­ nia-based corporation with an office in Grand Rapids, which has been hired to con­ duct the testing. Off and on since January. 1999 six of the 63 employees who work in the building have been experiencing symptoms that in­ clude chest pain, weakness, especially in the legs; blurred vision, fatigue, dizziness or light-headedness, rapid/irregular heart rates, shortness of breath, muscle and joint pains, imbalance and nausea without vom­ iting. Some of the affected employees, who arc all over 42 years old, have had more significant symptoms. None of the six affected employees knew that others were experiencing unusual heath concerns until about February of this year when two employees were discussing tak­ ing the same medical tests. Without dis­ cussing symptoms, other employees were questioned about health concerns and the six were identified with similar neurologi­ cal symptoms. Three of the affected employees have un­ dergone testing, ranging from cardiolyte stress tests to lung CAT scans, and results have been negative. In other recent business, lhe Count) Board: • Ratified, without comment, the Team­ sters County Sheriffs Deputies contract, according to the tentative agreements reached between the parties. The board said no retroactive pay or wage increases will be paid until the contract is "fully executed" by all parties. Deputies ratified the tentative agreement earlier this month after two years at the bargaining table. Their former pact expired Dec. 31. 1998. The new agreement provides for a 15 percent wage increase over four years. • Heard Lena Reppert, a retired director of nursing al Thomapple Manor, ask if com­ missioners had investigated why Thomap­ ple Manor has a deficit and why "so many assistants" are needed. She said the countyowned skilled nursing facility has even hired someone to waler plants in the hall­ ways. Reppert said she is sure that excellent care is given to patients at Thornapple Manor, but she said, "my age has increased and my finances haven’t." Thomapple Manor has a millage proposal on next month's election ballot to help erase a deficit caused by lower reimbursements from Medicaid and a lower patient level, of­ ficials have said. Subscribe TODAY! Basement Wall Repair by Walt Anchor Basement Waterproofing by B-Dry * • Class Black Windows New Window Wehs Parsing Sunken Concrete Regrading ‘ ‘Jtf —? jj-800-237-2379j WRY SYSttN Of SOTW.tST IACHGAN. WC Dear editor: My wife and I have lived and worked in Barry County for 50 years. At differcr,: times through those years, wc have been part of the Thomapple Manor family. My wife brought us into the family by volunteering at the facility and i joined later as their pharmacist. In February 1997 wc again became part of the Thomapple Manor family. This time, my wife as a resident of the facility, and I her daily, devoted visitor. No. this is not part of our planned retire­ ment, nothing any of us would choose. But I did not have the choice of where to place To the editor: I always look forward to reading the let­ ters in the Hasting's Banner. I don't always agree with what Don Johnson says, but this time he is right on target. A vote “no" on the Thomapple Manor millage proposal is what wc all should do. As long as wc taxpayers keep giving Thomapple Manor tax dollars they will spend it When things were run out there by Mrs. Buerge, Mrs. Fisher. Mrs. Reppert and Mrs. Weinbrecht they didn’t ask for additionalftax,dollars They didn't have all those paid department head assistants or someone to take care of the plants or the maintenance of the yard. Thai’s what the three maintc- "This campaign is an outgrowth of my participation with the Farm Bureau Board." He congratulated McKeough for the campaign she has run and thanked pri­ mary opponent Emmet Herrington for his counsel since the Aug. 8 election. OEHLER: "I’ve long been interested in community affairs, through lhe AAUW, the library. I’ve owned a home here for 24 years. I have a degrees from the Uni­ versity of Michigan and Michigan Slate University. "As a former librarian, I know how to look up something if I don’t know the an­ swer. "I'd like to help provide for a quality of life for all Barry County citizens, with good land stewardship, good citizenship, prudent budget management and engag­ ing citizens in local affairs.” NEIL: "I think I've been around politics for a long time. I’ve had to give and take so much. I think I've had a good rapport with every township in Barry County. Skop the Hastings Banner. 34th Annual 2000 .945-9554 The Hastings Banner Co//.. Qjristrnas Presentation Wed., November 8, 8am - 6:30pm Thurs., November 9,8am - 6:30pm Fri., November 10, 8am - 1:00pm Pennock Hospital Conference Center Located in corridor between Pennock The following Township proposal will appear on the November 7, 2000 General ballot: Hospital and Physicians Center Featuring Gifts & Decorations including: to Shall the 15 mill tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Baltimore Township, Barry County imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased for said Township by .30 mill (S.30 per S1.000 of taxable value) for the period of 2001 through 2004 inclusive for LIBRARY purposes; and shall the Township levy such increase in mill­ age for such purpose during such period, which increase will raise in the first year of such levy an estimated S8.784.00? a * Christmas Arrangements * Snowmen * Ornaments & Stockings * Metalware * Journals * Children's Toys. Games * Country Christmas Items * Angels * Lamps * Father Christmases - Rugs * Puppets * Watches <£ Clocks * Gifts for the home * Candles - Bells * Calendars /j • Dolls 1 my wife and Thomapple Manor was my choice and would have been hers, had she been able to make that decision. Any concerns I may have had. involving my wife's or another resident's care has always been addressed by the facility with compassion and dignity. My thanks to all the staff at the Manor but especially to my wife's nursing assis­ tants and the facility beautician for helping her to remain the lovely lady I married. Please vote “yes” on Nov. 7. Claude E. Gardner, Hastings Manor millage is not necessary Penn Nook Gift Receive all the news for the Barry County area in land is owned by you and me. Of the forests that covered America when Europeans arrived, very little remains. A part of these arc within our national forests. Tax dollars now are used to subsidize the timber industry's logging of these forests From 1992 lo 1995. it cost U.S. taxpayers $1 billion to permit the companies to cut these forests in order for them to make their profits. Much of this wood is sold overseas. Our national forests provide less than 5% of the wood used in America. Parts of lhe national forests are still wilderness and are home to grizzlies, bobcats, wolverines, wolves, mountain lions, moose, elk and spectacular scenery. Once logged it will no longer be wilderness. This land is owned by you and me. George Bush and Spencer Abraham be­ lieve the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge should be open to the oil companies and lhe last wild forests in our national forests should be logged by the timber companies. Al Gore and Debbie Stabenow believe that these citizen-owned lands should be protected for the enjoy ment of all generations of Americans lo come. On Nev. 7 keep their views in mind. And keep tn mind our families and their future. Mike Johnson. Hastings Thornapple Manor is there for us COUNTY RACE, from page 3 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP ELECTORS BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! To the editor: Two issues in lhe election campaign have been drilling for oil on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and logging the last remaining wilderness areas of our national forests. How much oil is under the coastal plain is not precisely known. The most optimistic estimates sax it equals less than a year's worth of U.S. needs certainly enough for lhe oil companies to profit from but not enough to significantly protect our national security or to lower gasoline prices. If Congress were to raise the mpg re­ quired for our vehicles by 1.5 mpg. this would save an amount of oil approximately equal to the oil under the coastal plain. What is known about the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is that it is unique in Amer­ ica. It is lhe only remaining piece of intact Arctic and subarctic land in our country. This wilderness is home to polar bears, musk oxen, wolves, over 100 species of mi­ gratory birds, over 100.000 caribou and spectacular scenery. If it is opened to the oil companies, it will no longer be a wilder­ ness. The oil companies already have access to 95% of Alaska's northern coast. The coastal plain makes up the remaining 5%. Much of the oil from Alaska is sold overseas. This Special meals will be served at Hospital’s Green Street Cafe. ■<& wif nance men should be doing Now that some of the state and federal funds arc drying up. let’s get back to the personnel ’.hey once had. The privately operated nursing homes don't ask for our tax dollars and they seem to make money. They also have to pass the same kind of inspections to be licensed. I feel the proposal millage is not neces­ sary. Fred Weaver Nashville Vote Tuesday! To the editor: Do you suppose if slot machines which arc popular were placed in voting booths more people would gel out and vole? To the nonvoters, do you realize when you refuse or arc disinterested in voting you in fact arc actually voting? Your absence at the polls where your vote counts results in the honest, decent, good politician having real fight on their hands to win, be elected. The less voters the better chance for the unfit, greedy, selfish, corrupt, and war mongers to win to be elected. Please get out and vote! You arc very important! You make the difference! It takes all of us citizens, everyone’s vole at the polls in uniting and leading this coun­ try in the right direction. Be a loyal citizens and Vote! Tuesday, Nov. 7. Justine McLean, Hastings LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L Hamilton Jr., an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to AAA Mortgage and Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 24. 1996, and recorded on July 29, 1996 m Liber 667, on Psge 827. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans. Inc . Assignee by an assignment dated July 24. 1996. which was recorded on December 30.1996. in Liber 681, on Page 939, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND 14/100 dollars ($63. 256.14), mdudmg interest at 9.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m . on December 14. 2000 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 4 Rods of the North 1/2 of Lot 5. Block 1 of the Village of Woodland, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated November 2. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *97053412 Mustangs (11/30) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 2. 2000 - Page 17 LETTERS...from Our Readers Supervisor Albert has done good job To the editor: Even though I am no longer a Hope Township restdent. I was for many years, and still care about the township and its res­ idents. I cautioned in my “letter to the editor” published June I about Barb C ichy and John Hosier spreading information. I sec they arc still al it. Someone sent me a flyer and letter to Hope Township voters from John Hosier. Democratic candidate for Hope Township supervisor Four years ago he ran for this office as a Republican in the primary and was defeated by Patricia Albert. Pat has done a fine job as supervisor and level II assessor. If Hosier were supervisor, an assessor would have to be hired - proba­ bly costing at least double what Pal is paid. In his October letter, Mr. Hosier promis­ es lo send out quarterly newsletters. Appar­ ently he doesn’t know this costs money Animal control officers helpful To the editor: Many of our county employees go a long time without hearing any "thank yous.” I’d like to truly express our gratitude to the Bar­ ry County Animal Control officers for giv­ ing us a hand. My neighbor and I weren’t strong enough to move two dog pens. Wc wanted the dogs lo begin lhe winter with a nice, dry spot. Officers Ronchetti and Cross came and repositioned lhe pens so that the animals would be more comfortable. Never let it be said that our animal control officers don’t care. They do. Many times they go out of their way to sec that our pels arc safe, and rarely do they get any positive feedback. I’ve adopted three of my dogs and two of my cals from Barry County Animal Shelter. My life is much richer with their compan­ ionship and love. Margery Miller, Middleville Manor clean, well staffed Dear editor: As a funeral director. I have been in many nursing home facilities throughout Michigan, at every hour of the day and night. Thomapple Manor in Hastings is one of lhe cleanest, well staffed and most cooper­ ative nursing home facilities that I have ever been in. I am voting “yes” on lhe Thornapple Manor proposal and encouraging every Barry County voter lo do lhe same. By vot­ ing "yes” on this proposal the high level of patient care will be maintained. John F. Gores Delton Newell best for county To the editor: This letter is in support of Gary Newell for state representative. Throughout the primary election cam­ paign and now in this campaign. Gary has illustrated his high standards. He continues to demonstrate these standards by taking lhe “high road” in campaigning. I have worked for Gary during this cam­ paign and never have I been asked lo do or say anything unethical or untrue In addition to high ethical standards. Gary is prepared and continues to enhance that preparedness for the office I am par­ ticularly impressed that he has been in­ volved in understanding the land use issues facing Barry County in the future. I will vote for Gary on Nov. 7 with con­ fidence that he is the best man to represent Barry County’s interests. Don Drummond. Freeport LEGAL NOTICES State of Michigan Probate Court Barry County Circuit Court - camily Division PUBLICATION OF NOTICE File No. 2000-22983-NC In the matter of Daniel Paul Brigham Ashlee Ann Brigham. Kyle William Brigham TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS mcludng whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following TAKE NOTICE On Tuesday. Nov 21. 2000 at 10 30 am m the Family DrviSKXi Courtroom. 220 W Court St Ste 302. Hastings Ml before the Honorable Richard H Shaw Judge a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Daniel Paul Brigham Ashlee Ann Brigham and Kyle Wdliam Brigham to Darnel Paul Mikolajczyk. Ashlee Ann Mikoiagczyk and Kyle William MAolajczyk October 26. 2000 Addie S Brigham 3900 Strickland Rd Battle Creek Ml 49017 Robert L Brigham 1081 Hosbme St SE Palm Bay FL 32909 (11-2) which has to be budgeted for and approved by the Township Board. He also pledges to “Spend money you give through your taxes...” Again, no town­ ship money can be spent without board approval. As to taxes. Mr. Hosier’s 1998 and 1999 property taxes arc still delinquent as of this date. He requested documents from the SWBCSWA under the Freedom of Information Act at a cost of S117 He never paid this. Integrity? When the township treasurer's position became vacant in 1998. Barb Cichy submit­ ted Mr. Hosier’s resume. He never inquired as to the positions duties. References were requested; he refused to return phone calls to provide them. Pat is Hope Township's representative on the SWBCSWA board. She has done a good job. puts in many extra hours and receives no additional compensation for sitting on that board. For the sake of Hope Township and its residents. I urge voters to re-elect Pat Albert as their supcrv isor. Sylvia W. Forster Former Hope Tow nship Clerk, Rockville. Ind. Local AAUW opposes Proposal 1 To the editor: lhe Hastings chapter of the Amcncan Association of University Women is very concerned about Proposal I. which will appear on the ballot next week. Our organization has sought io promote excellence in education since it was found­ ed 75 years ago and we urge anyone who is truly interested in quality education for all of our children lo vote "no" on this mis­ guided proposal. Only seven out of the 550 school districts in the state of Michigan would currently qualify for vouchers under Proposal I Under the proposition, funds would be drained out of the public education system and would be administered by agencies not elected by the tax payers and conscquently not responsible lo the electorate. Private schools have always played an important part in our educational system and there is absolutely no doubt that many of them arc excellent. It has always been the taxpayer's choice whether or not to send their children to a non-public school. Since the founding of our country, it has been understood that if you desire to provide an education for your child other than through the public school system it would be your responsibility in one way or another to pav for that privilege. One reason most privately funded schools are reluctant to accept public fund­ ing is that they know that sooner or later they will be forced to compromise their independence, which is why they were established in the firs* place. Esther Walton, co-prcsident American Association of University Women. THORNAPPLE MANOR Roger & Suzanne Adams, Gayland Adkins, Agnes Adrounie, Dr. V. Harry Adrounie, Ann Ahem, Patricia J. Albert, Sheila Alexander, Cheryl Allen, Daniel & Kathleen Allen, Pam Ailerding, Joan Anderson, Harold R. Andrus, Lisa A Andrus, Stacie Badgley, Hope Bailey, Jim Bailey, Leslie Baird, Patricia Baker-Smith, Paul & Bonnie Ballinger, John Barnett, Don & Debbie Bechtel, Bob & Carol Bender, Lois W Bender, Walter Bender, Ron Benner, Bethel Berndt, Laura Beukma, Brenda Bible, Kay & Ron Bodenmuller, Gail P. Boles, Tim & Alice Boucher, Juliet Bourdo, Randy & Traci Bowerman, Donald Boysen, Ethyl Boze, Neil Braendle, Lois Bremer, Nora Bross, Glenn Brovont, Amber Brown, Dr. Jack & Mary Brown, Richard & Kathie Brown, Jackie & Michael Brown, William Brownell, Sandra Brice, Patrick W Buckland, Audrey Burdick, Sue Bushman, Bonnie J. Buskirk, Susie Butler, Deb Button, Robert Byington, Frank & Linda Campbell, Ray Canole, Ron Carlson, Betty Carpenter, Brad Carpenter, Ronald Carpenter, Darnell Carr, Jim Carr, Robin Chase, Carol & Charlie Collins, Dorothy Conklin, Margaret R. Cook, Thomas C. Cook, Chris Cooley, Justin Cooley, Colleen Cox, Liz Corrion, Rolland Cox, Rod Crothers, Cathy Cuddahee, Donna Cullers, George Cullers, Eric & Melanie Cybulski, Cathy Jo Daniels, Danielson Group P.C., John Debroux, Ron Decker, David Demond, Jim & Sue DeYoung, Karmen Dickerson, Lisa C Downs, Thomas & Jan Doyle, Shirley Drake, Eric T Dreisbach, Marian Duits, Marian Durkee, Barbara Dykstra, David D. Dykstra, Laurie Eastman, Shirley Eaton, Walter Eavey, Lois & Dick Elliston, Theresa Emmerling, Senator Joann Lori L. Hasman, Marcia Emmons, Sheryl Emmons, Hause, Alice Hawk, Dr. Lucinda Endsley, Mark W. Lawrence & Diane & Janet Englerth, Melissa Hawkins, Lorraine Herbert, Evans, Mary Fairchild, Emmet E. Herrington, Lisa John & Joan Fehsenfield, Hetchler, Brandy Dianne Feldpausch, Highsmith, Julie Hilts, Raven Felps, Howard J. Donna Hobert, Steven Ferris, Lucille Finkbeiner, Hopkins, Patrick Horan, Fr. Charles Fischer, Lani & John Hosier, William J.D. Forbes, Mary & Jim Hoven, George Hubka, French, Christine Frohriep, Mary Huebner, Teresa Dollene Frost. Dorothy Huebner, Susan Jackson, Frost, John D. Gates, Dixie Jacoby, Sandy Teresa Gawlak, Rep. Terry James, Donald & Alice & Jan Geiger, William R. Jansma, Al Jarvis, Dave Getty, Amy Gibson, Jaspers, Vicki D. Jeri'atis, Christine M. Glumm, Jennifer Johnson, Alice & Melvin Goebel, Rod Kensington Jones, Goebel, Julie Gonyea, Margaret Keagle, Roy A. John & Pam Gores, Mary Kearney, Dave L. Keeler, Gorsuch, Clara & Lloyd Susan Keiser. Michael Goyings, Cheryl Kelley, Sherri Kenfield, Grabowski, Carl & Edith Carrie Kennedy, Kathleen Grashuis, Dave & Kennedy, David H. Rebecca Gray, Deann Kensington, Kenneth Gray, Mary Lou Hart-Gray, Kensington, Mary L. Bob & Chris Green, Lynda Kersjes, Sarah Kilmer, Greene, Kay Griffith, Ron Darnell J. Kosbar, Kathy Griffith, Laura Gulick, Kunde, Diana Langdon, Diane Haeck, Rowena Dottie Lauderdale, Kathy Hale, Danielle L. Hall, Lesman, Fred Lewis, Michael Hallifax, Tricia Angela Little, John J. Harrington, Richard Hart, Loftus, Robert L Mack, Jeff MacKenzie, Kimberly Maiville, Charles & Nancy Marr, Hal Maxson, Jenny McKeever, Ted & Clara McKelvey, Janett B McKeough, Marilyn McLenithan, Jennifer Meade, Mary Martha & Larry Melendy, Dean Miller, Glenn R Miller, Jodi Miner, Janet Missad, Tracy Mitchell, Mobile Medical (Nursing Home Group), Geoff Moffat, William Morgan, James Mulder, Blanche L. Munjoy, Janet Neil, Larry Neil, Teresa L. Neil, Stephen Nelson, Tim Nelson, Gary A Newell, Harriet Nicholas, Gary Nicholson, Wade W Nitz, Scott North, Charlie Nystrom, Eileen Oehler, Michael J. Olinger, Lorraine Palmer, Luis Pena, Marian & Wayne Pennock, Paul Peterson, Leah Phillips, Robert & Iva Phillips, Jean & Robert Picking, James & Ruth Pino, Melissa R. Poley, Robert A. Poley, Ponderosa, Grace Potter, Deana Powell, Sharran Powell, Anna Preston, LouAnn Primm, Kim Quay, Ken & Marge Radant, Don C. Reid, Ed & Carol Reiser, Charlotte M. Rentz, Richard L Reuff, Don Rewa, Susan Reyff, James Rhodes, Noralee K Rhodes, Debra Rice, Karla & Keith Roberts, Susanne Rodriguez, Monroe Rosenberg, Kristin Royston, Carol Ruddy, Shirley Rugg, William A Russell, Wilbur & Mary Sager, Rex & Christine Schad, Darla Schantz, Nancy Schantz, Edward A Schellinger, Carl Schoessel, Timothy Schoessel, Sandy & Barbara Schondelmayer, Rosie & Bob Shaffer, Brenda K. Sidney, Janet Simington, Kathy & Art Simons, Natallie Simpson, Teresa Smelker, Beth Smith, Debbie Smith, Jeff Smith, Don Snyder, Lynn & Kay Sommerfeld, Michael & Jackie Sparks, Tiffany Sparks, Renee Speas, Dixie Stadel-Manshum, Donna Stagray, Chris Steinke, Kyle Steward, Lola Storm, Bill & Helen Sweet, Anne Symonds, Thomapple Township, Roger G. Timmerman, Eugene Tobias, Kylie Tobias, Arlene Tonkin, Clare Tripp, Debra K. Truax, Jennifer Turner, Judy Vanaman, Edward T. VanCott, Kim Vanderveen, Fran & Arlo VanHouten, Linda & Gary VanHouten, Nikki VanHouten, Lyle O. Varney, Jane Veldkamp, Mrs. Leo Veriinde, Norma J. Varney, Cheryl Walen, Walker, Fluke PC., Elgie Walters, Heather Walton, Patricia Walton, Roderick K. Ward, Jeffrey T Warren, Robert L. Warren, Norman Watson, Sheryl Welsh, Helen & Bob Wenger, Travis W. Wenger, Jim Wickham. Kathy & Donald Wiggins, Tammy Williams, Cathy Williamson, Thomas J. Wing, Mary Wolf, Mark Worth, Jack Wykoff. Yankee Springs Township, Dawn Yarger, James R. Yarger, Mike Yost, Barbara Zachman, Rev.Lee Zachman Because they were there for you Please join us in supportins our Barry County Medical Care Facility* For Thomapple Manor on November 7th! Paid for by Friends of Thomapple Manor. Box 36. Woodland, Ml 48897 �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 2. 2000 Rose McMellen Jan Nichols Kathy Hansford Robin McKenna Joe Lyons Brenda Bellmore Marlin Waiters Gary Rogers Sandy Greenfield Jim Harness Gary Moore Rutland Township poised for major turnover in next Tuesday’s election by Shelly Sober Staff Writer With heated contests for supervisor, clerk, treasurer and four open trustee seats on tl»e Rutland Charter Township Board, voters are about to choose the new faces of power in their local goveminent. After 17 years at the helm of the mu* nicipality. Democratic supervisor Robert Edwards Tiled for re-election, then changed his mind and withdrew 48 hours later. Also stepping down, after eight years, will be Democratic treasurer Blanche Munjoy. Clerk Robin McKenna, however, ap­ pointed two years ago to fill a vacancy left by the retirement of Barbara Bed­ ford, will seek election to her post as part of a Republican slate of candidates. Trustees Finley Hansford, Sandy Hause and Russell Palmer are also step­ ping down, while Democratic trustee Marlin Walters will vie for Edward's old job as supervisor. Survey seeks Community Center input A Kellogg Community College political science class will be conducting a tele­ phone survey this week and next asking Hastings Area School District voters about the results of the community center special election in September. The $13.9 milion millage proposal to build a community center on property be­ hind Hastings High School was defeated 1,527 to 1.271. The political science class, under the su­ pervision of instructor Ray James, will be­ gin making calls today (Thursday) to ran­ domly selected school district voters to ask them such questions as why they think the proposal was defeated, what might be in­ cluded in any future proposal brought be­ fore voters, and what changes could be made in the proposal to increase its chances of passing, according to Hastings School Superintendent Carl Schoessel. This doesn't imply that any decision has been made about coming back to the vot­ ers" with the millage request, Schoessel said. Rather, the school district, the Barry County Commission on Aging, and the YMCA of Barry County, which are collab­ orating on the project, are seeking more in­ formation so a decision on whether the question should be put on the ballot again can be made, he said. "As we talked about the proposal after the election we felt it was important to get people's opinions on why what happened happened." he said. To obtain those opin­ ions, he said, he contacted KCC to find out if there was a class available willing to do the survey. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 Walters' challenger is Republican Roger Vilmont, former Planing and Zon­ ing Commission chairman and outspoken supporter of the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail Association. As former deputy clerk to Bedford, McKenna hopes to withstand a challenge by a Zoning Board of Appeals member. Democrat Kathleen Hansford. With the treasurer’s post up for grabs, McKenna's deputy clerk and 13-year employee of the township. Rose McMellen is the Democratic candidate for the job. She will lock horns in the voting booths with Republican Sandra Greenfield. Running to fill the four open trustee seats are Republicans Dorothy Flint, Joe Lyons and Gary Rogers, and Democrats Brenda Bellmore, Jim Hamess, Gary L. Moore Sr. and Jan Nichols. Though Republican Monica Rappaport's name will appear on the ballot as a contestant for a trustee position, she has decided to withdraw from the race, she said last week. There are no millage or other ballot is­ sues to be decided. A petition to prompt a referendum on a controversial rezoning issue affecting the Robert McKay prop­ erty on South M-43 was not submitted in time to make lhe Nov. 7 ballot, said McKenna. Supervisor Republican: Roger Vilmont, 55, wants to be supervisor because "I feel I have something to offer," he said. "It's my feeling there needs to be a fresh start toward interactions with the residents and other units of government in the area." Vilmont said his first priority is "open, honest and accountable government," he said. "The second is respect for the citi­ zenry and other governmental units." Three other issues on his mind are roads, sewer system needs and educa­ tion. "We need to research, plan, document and implement," he said. "That applies to all issues." PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: RNs & LPNs $2,000 Sign-On Bonus Vilmont supports an open space ordi­ nance, said the township's invested funds need to be wisely spent, when needed, using a plan, and feels township employ­ ees are entitled to a 3 percent cost of liv­ ing increase. "It appears the clerk's position has out­ grown some of the other positions and it’s not being compensated that way," he said. His experience includes six years of service on the Tallmadge Township Planning and Zoning Commission, eight years on the Tallmadge Board of Ap­ peals and four years on the Rutland Township Planning and Zoning Commis­ sion. ............ He.has lived in Rutland Township for eight years, is a member of lhe Barry County Chamber of Commerce, is a member of the OurLand Committee, a member of the Rutland Committee for Responsible Government, attended the Barry County Leadership Training Semi­ nar and the Barry County Candidates Training Forum. Vilmont works full time as owner of Whispering Waters Campground. Democrat: Marlin Walters, 66, has been a trustee on the Rutland Township Board for the past four years. He is also a member of the Planning and Zoning Dorothy Hint Commission, is active on the OurLand Committee, the OurLand Infrastructure subcommittee and the OurLand Planning and Zoning Committee. He is on the Barry County Futuring Committee, the Hastings Library Steer­ ing Committee, the BIRCH Fire De­ partment Board and is president of the Michigan Corriedale Breeden Associa­ tion. ........... "I feel I'm best qualified due to the fact that I have spent four years on the Township Board and two years on lhe Planning and Zoning Board," be said, adding that his service committee work and successful career as a service direc­ tor and service manager at two large car dealerships are a plus. Walters retired in 1996 from his job as service manager for Orson Coe in Grand Rapids. A Kalamazoo native, Walters has lived in Rutland Township for seven ycan CONTINUED next page... Limited Time Only! • • • • • Excellent wages & benefits 8 or 12 hour shifts available Excellent staffing ratios & caring staff Health, life, disability benefits for FT Retirement & Section 125 plans • Generous paid leave time plus more! Resume or apply at Eaton County medical Care Facility, 530 W. Beech St., Charlotte, MI 48813. Fax: 543-0378 RE-ELECT ROBERT HEROLD FOR YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP TREASURER ELECT AN ACCOUNTANT FOR TREASURER / am retired and have the time to dedicate to get the Job done. Rutland Charter Township Democrat and Republican voters Vote for Marlin Walters for Supervisor for • Positive Leadership • Fairness • Honesty • integrity • Commitment to Serve You Report to Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, between 8 A.M. and 8 P.M. on November 7 Pari tor by the Commriee to Elect Martn Watters. 576 Hammood Road. Hastings, Ml 49058 MAINTAIN: • Knowledge • Experience: Township Treasurer - 8 years, planning Commission & ZBA. • integrity of the Week QUALIFICATIONS: • • • • 40 years, of solid business experience Accounting & Finance Major In college Four years, U.S. Marines, 14 months Korea Commendations: Silver Star, Purple heart. Good conduct SLECTCD TO: • Keep the Township solvent ano financially responsible Safeguard the interest of our citizens • Finalize Are department issue • Solve the water Department problems _____________ rou CAW VOTE TOR ME BY WRITING IIWVIY NAME AS SHOWN BELOW vote for not more than one id $n flllST ZAfTHTH^TMESITl Dreisbach JOHN J. JERKATIS, JR. __________________ Republican — Toktia. CLr'mobile GMC Truck Hebert Herold M Paid for by the committee to elect Robeit Herold. 555 Bluff Dr. ViddleviHe, 92 FORD RANGER XLT V-6. AUTO. AIR. VERY NICEI TOWNSHIP TREASURER SALES HOURS: Monday I Wednesday trtl 8 Tua. Thu 8 Fri until 6 Saturday until 3______ Wtf ExctRMW Yout Ejptcunots b a Faahy Tuomoe.' Call 616-948-8000 Today or toll trao 1 -888-494-5539 49353 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 2. 2000 - Page 19 RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, continued... "1 really feel I can give the township real positive leadership because I'm fair, honest and really interested in fiscal re* sponsibility," he said. Issues of concern for Walters are road improvements and maintenance, plan­ ning and zoning, the current pension pro­ gram and life insurance policy and ser­ vice contracts. "We need to expand the hours our of­ fice is open," he said. "We’re only open from 9 to 12 and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. two days a week. I’d like to expand that especially at tax time to give people more opportunity to pay their taxes." On the issue of water and sewer ser­ vice, Walters is "real pleased and happy that an agreement with the city was fi­ nally ratified and I would like to con­ tinue working with the city to expand to other service districts." Walters said he wants to keep the fourtownship, Central Barry County Sewer and Water Authority actively working toward infrastructure improvements as well. He is "absolutely" in favor of an open space ordinance, he said. Clerk Democrat: In her quest for the clerk's job, Kathleen Hansford, 53, became in­ terested in township government when her husband, Finley, was elected trustee eight years ago, she said. "Not too many people become inter­ ested until some issue affects them," she said. "It’s been very interesting since they revised the zoning and all of that. It’s interesting to watch that change. There's been quite a bit of growth." Hansford has lived in Rutland Town­ ship for 13 years and after 15 years as a medical receptionist, now works for Blimpie in Caledonia. She was formerly a youth leader at the Methodist Church in Middleville, is a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals and has worked as an election officer. She also served on the District Library Committee. "Fm a concerned citizen end I'd like to see things stay as stable as drey can and see it grow and develop," she said. Hansford said she would have to study a proposed open space ordinance before deciding whether to support the issue. "We would have to keep thing within the legalities," she said. "I don’t let group petitions sway me. I’ll listen. If it’s a good point. I'll listen, but if it's against what the lawyer advises, then I'd have to go along with that legal opinion." Hansford said she is qualified to be clerk because she has "good organiza­ tional skills, good customer service, and I'm an interested citizen who wants lo make sure things are up and above board," she said. "I’d try to keep office politics to a minimum." When asked why voters should choose her over her opponent, she said "new blood, maybe a different perspective and to keep office politics out of the office. I don't agree with what's going on. When you're running a business, you don’t go back subbing." Republican: The incumbent clerk, McKenna, is 43 and has lived in the township for eight years. "I became interested in township gov­ ernment when we moved here," she said. "I went to apply for an election inspector position and when I went to transfer my voter registration, I started as deputy treasurer. From Mere, she became deputy clerk and now, clerk. She is a former number of the Barry County Board of Canvassers, is a mem­ ber of lhe International Clerks Associa­ tion and the Municipal Clerks Associa­ tion. "I want to continue to serve the com­ munity," she said. "Rutland has a lol happening and I'd like to be a part of iL We have to look at open space and in­ frastructure and with my experience and what I’ve learned over lhe last two years, I have something to offer. You can't know the job until you've done iL" McKenna would like to see water and sewer services made available to town­ ship residents and some type of recre­ ational opportunities such as a park. Open space developments, said McKenna, is a "positive way to de­ velop." McKenna encourages citizen involve­ ment in government, she said. "I truly feel we're all good candidates," she said of why voters should choose her, "or we wouldn't have put our names out there for consideration. I don't like dirty politics." Treasurer Republican: Sandra Greenfield, 52, wants to be treasurer because "I live in this township and I want to take part and have a voice in the direction lhe town­ ship is going." A 25-year resident of the township, Greenfield became interested in local government 10 years ago, she said. "I started by going to meetings," she said. "There was never any information on what was going on. I started going sporadically and four years ago, I started going regularly." She is a former member and former president of the St. Rose Board of Educa­ tion, is a member of lhe Parent Advisory Council for Hastings High School, staffed the band boosters concession stand for six years and was cn the steer­ ing committee for the St. Rose School million dollar fund-raiser. She is also treasurer of the Rutland Committee for Responsible Government. Greenfield is a licensed beautician, though she doesn't work in the field. She feels she is qualified to serve as town­ ship treasurer because "I handled the money for the school fund-raiser and I'm the accountant for my husband's busi­ ness." Greenfield had no comment when asked if she would support an open space ordinance, saying only that she would need to learn more about the concept be­ fore forming an opinion. "Township residents need to be better informed," she said. "I would like to see a newsletter to keep people updated. Too often we hear about things after they're done and people come too late. They can't come every time, people have busy lives." Voters should choose her over her op­ ponent, she said, because "I'm an honest and trustworthy person. I'm willing to lis­ ten to issues. I've handled money at home and at various places for years and I haven't gone under yet." She added, "I don't have a personal agenda and I'm committed to the good of the township. I'm committed to what’s good for al) of us." Democrat: Rose McMellen, 68, wants to be treasurer because "I know so many people here. I grew up here and I care for people and I want to treat people the way I want to be treated. "It's not just the job, the money is not worth it... I don’t care who walks through that door, they may not be dressed the best, but who cares?" McMellen said she wants to expand the hours the township offices are open to the public rather than the 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays the office is open now. "People can't come in from 9 to 2 two days a week," said McMellen. "I feel it should be open more to the people and 1 will see lh«n we are open more hours and possibly on one Saturday a month." She added that most people get paid on Fridays and want to pay their taxes on Fridays, but the township office is closed. "Fm there for the people of Rutland," she said. "The people come first. I'm dedicated to the people and I care for their concerns." McMellen has been a deputy clerk in Rutland Township for nearly 14 years. She is Rutland Township native, her nephew, Larry Haywood, serves as chairman of lhe Planning and Zoning Commission and her sister Rita, is mar­ ried to supervisor candidate Marlin Wal­ ters. McMellen said she would like to elim­ inate the job of zoning administrator and give the duties to assessor Dennis McK­ elvey and wants to be involved in the formation of sewer and waler infrastruc­ ture. "I’d like to see the sewer situation for Algonquin Lake solved, but we have to do the other lakes first," she said. She would also be in favor of a public park, low income housing, a better working re­ lationship with the City of Hastings and "a better reputation." Her experience includes having han­ dled all township voter registrations, serving as deputy clerk to Phyllis Fuller, Barbara Bedford and Robin McKenna. She favors an open space ordinance and is opposed to an outside firm han­ dling the building permits. She is a former member of the Barry County Board of Canvassers, was part time Rutland Township office adminis­ trator and has held customer service and management positions professionally. "I feel I can serve the people fairly and honestly," she said. "I have a more work­ ing knowledge of the township, Fve been there for 14 years in January." Trustees Republican: Dorothy Flint, 67. has been a resident of the township for 13 years and said she became interested in serving because, "if we don't know what's going on, we don't have a reason to complain." She works part time as a secretary in Battle Creek, serves on the Barry County Humane Society Board and is a member of the Yankee Springs Trail Riders Asso­ ciation, which works to groom and main­ tain the riding trails. "There is a group of us running in Rut­ land because we decided we need to change government in Rutland." said Flint. "The supervisor and the current board members are not running and we thought it needed a change." She is concerned with the rapid pace of residential development in the area and feels the trends to be closely moni­ tored. She is "absolute./" in favor of an open space ordinance and strongly suppons public accountability. "I think the meetings should be open, I think the township is much better off if there is a lot of citizen involvement," she said. "We can't represent them if we don't know what they're thinking." Flint had a "stint" on the Planning and Zoning Board, she said and is not afraid to speak her mind without being contro­ versial. "I think the voters should look at all of lhe candidates," she said. "I don't think our group is the only one capable of pro­ viding good, responsible representation. The voters should choose who they think will do a good job." Republican: Monica Rappaport an­ nounced last week that she will not ac­ cept a position on the Rutland Charter Township Board though her name will appear cn the ballot. "I'm over extended with my new job and I need more time with my family," said Rappaport, who is lhe executive di­ rector of the Barry Soil and Water Con­ servation District. "It's a very intense job. There is $1.4 million Fve brought into the county in the last year and it takes a lot of work and time." She is also a full-time mom with a husband who is a full-time doctor. Republican: Gary Rogers, 54, has been a Rutland Township resident for 25 years and said he became interested in local government two years ago. "I have been interested for some time but I really started gening active two years ago," he said. He is employed as a heavy equipment operator for the Barry County Road Commission, is a Vietnam veteran and is a member of the Disabled American Veterans. "Fve lived in Barry County my whole life," he said. "It's easy to point the fin­ ger but it's another thing to do something. My main purpose is to get involved, get active and find out what's going on and see if I can contribute something." Though it's his first time seeking pub­ lic office, he said, he is willing to listen, learn and do his best. Issues of concern to Rogers include the need for a sewage system on Algonquin Lake. "Fm all in favor of that," he said, "but I don’t have a lot of background but it’s certainly my concern, not only working with the people, but with the city and getting along with the other entities of government." Another prime concern, he said, are the conditions of Rutland's roads. "Working at the Road Commission, I see the roads need to be a concern," he said. "This group wanted me on lhe board because I have some knowledge and I think there will be better communication between the board and lhe Road Com­ mission." He feels the $551,827 "tied up in in­ vestments" is not doing lhe people of Rutland "a bit of good." "I'd like to see it used for road im­ provements or whatever," he said. "That's one thing that got me interested - lhe minimum of money thaFs being put buck into the township." Republican: Joe Lyons, 48, has lived in Rutland Township for six years and became interested in township govern­ ment four years ago when development and rezoning issues on Podunk Lake near his home arose. He is the owner of Lyons Excavating and Septic Service, a business his father started in 1961. and he's a member of the Septic Tank Association of Michigan. "When I started going to the meetings, il was an eye opener," he said of Rutland Township government. "The more meet­ ings I went to. the more confused I got. I didn't get my questions answered. It was more or less like there was secrecy." Lyons became concerned, he said, that township dealings were being hidden from the residents. "Because they’re elected by the peo­ ple. the people have every right to know what's going on." he said. "There should be an ojicn door poiicy." With his job, Lyons talks with many Rutland residents and hears their con­ cerns, he said. "People are dissatisfied with the dif­ ferences in how the zoning laws are en­ forced," he said. "Someone said 'my neighbor got a variance to build a garage but when I wanted one to do the same thing, they wouldn't give it to me." Lyons also supports more funds being used for road improvements, he said, and wonders why lhe township had budgeted a large sum for buildings and sites. "I never thought I would run for some­ thing like this," he said. "I feel I'm ac­ cessible io the people." Lycns said voter; should vote for him because "I’m one of them," he said. Democrat: Brenda Bellmore, 50, has lived in Rutland township for 14 years and became interested in local govern­ ment two years ago. "You have lo get involved if you have an interest in which happens in your community," said Bellmore. Bellmore works at the South Kent Veterinary Hospital in Caledonia as a bookkeeper and office manager. She is concerned about sewers and growth for Rutland and proposes to "lis­ ten and learn as much as possible to make the right choices." She supports an open space ordinance and says voters should choose her be­ cause she’s "honest, hard working and a good listener." Democrat: Gary Moore, 50, has lived in Barry County his whole life, with eight years in Rutland. Moore, a former member of lhe Plan­ ning and Zoning Commission for six years, works as a remodeler and a builder as the owner of Gary Moore Builders. He also maintains a Realtor’s license. Moore is a member of the local Elks Club. "I've become concerned," be said of why he. is running. *Tm 50 and its time to get some answers'for things. Peoplchavc called me with some really good ques­ tions, questions like 'where is all the money going?* I’d like to be able to tell them after I'm elected." Moore has concerns about zoning is­ sues and wonders what will happen to the remaining large, open properties. REPUBLICAN TERESA MILLER Thank you for your support Paid for by Milter, 10612 Parker Rd., Delton Request for Bids VOTE NEXT TUESDAY! NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of LMen Avis Timm, Trust dated September 10,1903. TO AU CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. URian Avis Timm, who lived at 2485 East State Road. Hastings. Michigan died April 14, 2000 leaving a certain trust under toe name of LMen Avis Hmm. and dated September 10, 1993. wherein the decedent was the Setter and Bonnie Loo Cruttenden was named as the trustee serv­ ing at ths time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of tho decedent and of toa trust are notrneo mat an ciaims agamsi me oeceoam or against me trust wti bo forever barred wteas pre seated to Bonnie Lee Cruttenden the named trustee at 2010 East M-79 Hwy.. Hastings. Mt 49058 within 4 months after too date of publica­ tion of this notice. October 23.2000 Robert L Byington (P27629) 222 West Apoie Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (616)945-9557 Bonnie Leo Cruttenden 2010 East M-79 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-3291 . (11/2) per annum. Under toe power of sate contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol toe mort gaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courttiouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on November 30. DREAMING OF STARTING AT THE TOP? City of Hastings Department of Public Services C8VQMKT TIMSPMT Sale of 1978 2/Ton Vibrastat Roller WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN SEALED BID -1978 Roscoe Vibrastat Roller ...remember to MORTGAGE SALL: - Default has been made In tho conditions of a .mortgage made by Jeremy D. Workman, a single men (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, deled October 29.1999. and recorded on November 1,1999 m Document No. 1037483. Berry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank of America, NA, Assignee by an assignment dated June 1. 2000. which was recorded cm June 26. 2000, in Document No 1045971. Berry County Records, on which mon gage there is claimed to be due at toe date hern Of too sum of FORTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE ANO 61/100 dot tars ($43,923.61). mdudmg interest al 8.375% WRITE-IN forms or documents are required, but all bids shall be m wnting and shall be sealed All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the b»d package as follows serve the township in the 1960s and 1970s. She works as a hairdresser at Shear Pleasure Hair Designs in Middleville, is a 4-H leader in lhe Bridles 'N Bits club and was named the outstanding leader of the year for 1999. *1 feel its a great opportunity,* said Nichols of why she's running for trustee. "It's a better way to understand how local government works and lo serve and give something back to my community." Nichols wants to protect the borders of Rutland. T don't want to annex any of it lo the city." she said. "I don't want lo lose that lax base." She does not support an open space ordinance and she feels voters to cast their vote for her because Tve been a resident of Rutland so many years - I have a concern." Democrat: Jim Hamess, could not be reached for comment. Notice of Mortgage Forectoaure Sale THS RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WU BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR The City of Hastings. Michigan. win accept bids tor the sale of one 1978 2/Ton Roscoe Vibrastat Roller with trader Arrangements to view too roller can be made by calling 945­ 5083 weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregulanbes within the bids The Crty of Hastings intends to award the brd in a manner which the City deems to be in its best interest, price and other factors considered. Bids shall be received at the office of the Hastings City Oerk/Treasurer. 201 E. State St.. Hastings. Ml 49058. until 2:00 p.m. on Monday. November 20. 2000. at which time they shall be opened and read aloud publicly at the above address No formal bidding "The developers win! every place we've got," he said. Tut concerned aboui that." As far as an open space ordinance, however. Moore wants more information Tm going to read up on that," he said. "As far as the spot zoning, that should have happened. Moore is also concerned about the lack of infrastructure needed lo support big development "It's coming and we re going lo have to do something." he said. "Wal-Mart came in and that was a real problem and it won't gel any belter." Moore plans to keep lhe citizens in­ formed so they can voice their opinions before matters are decided. He said voters should vote for him be­ cause "I want lhe job and I think 111 do a good job. I don't have any earth shatter­ ing dreams, I just want to see people in­ volved in the decisions." Democrat: Jan Nichols, 34, grew up in Rutland Township and watched her mother, former Clerk. Mary Linderman, SI.000 sign on Bonus for Lap Company Drivers I Tam start mu I I | 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 28 ol Wesleyan Village Number 1, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 14, being part of the North 1/2 of Section 29. Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date of such sale Dated: October 13. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200022180 Hawks (11/16) �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 2, 200C Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 KALKASKA: 6.69 WOODED acres adjoining State Land. Great hunting and camping. Includes driveway, cleared site, electric. $27,900, 5500 down 5340 month, 11% land contract. Northern Land Company, 1-800-968­ 3118, www.northemlandco.com. COUCH, LOVESEAT and chair, matching. Best offer. Can be seen at 2222 E. State Rd. Call (616)945-9224. LA-Z-BOY SWIVEL RE­ CLINER. Used 3 months. $500 new asking $300. Navy blue (616)948-9506. \ h'bih J/oim \ $500 WILL MOVE you in. Open floor plan, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Cail us at Delta 1­ 800-968 7376. LOT MODEL CLEARANCE save 1000's! Low down pay­ ment with easy financing. Call Delta 1-800-968-7376. CEDAR ROOFING/SIDING CONTRACTOR look­ ing for year round employ­ ees. No experience necessa­ ry, will train. Offers insurance/401k/4 paid holidays. $7.50 an hour to start, (616)945-4892. CEDAR ROOFING/SIDING CONTRACTOR look­ ing for year round employ­ ees. No experience necessa­ ry, will train Offers insurance/401k/4 paid holidays. $7.50 an hour to start, (616)945-4892. CLERICAL PERMENANT FULL time position available in a music based distribution center. Duties include filing, data entering, customer service. Willing to train. Please apply in person at Malecki Music 45u0 Broad­ moor Grand Rapids. WEB PRESS OPERATOR- Currently seeking experi­ enced individuals to work in our web department. We of­ fer a five day work week with some overtime. A com­ prehensive health benefits package and 401k retirement program. Will train those with minimum experience. For more information please contact Ernie at J-ad Graph­ ics, (616)945-9554 DRIVER- additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CdL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Full-time, part-time, benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hiring for night/weekends. 248-7729. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: This position is responsible for maintaining communication with client base through tel­ ephone contacts, quality control, site visits, assisting in maintaining current busi­ ness as well as developing new business through the sales process. Priority con­ sideration will be given to applicants who meet the fol­ lowing requirements: 2yrs business experience in cus­ tomer service with some sales exposure, proven abili­ ty to identify problems/provide solutions, strong writ­ ten/verba I communication skills, excellent organization­ al and time management skills. Competitive wage and benefit package. Com­ puter experience required, some post secondary educa­ tion recommended. Industrial knowledge a plus. Please send resume and wage reSrements to: Ad #114 c/o • Reminder P.O. Box 188, Hastings Mi. 49058. FAST S100 PAID TO YOU daily on one-time $150 in­ vestment. $800-$1600/day possible! Program everyone wants! 1-800-242-0363 ext. 1635. WILL DO HOME care for the elderly. Will do light house keeping and meals. CNA. (616)795-2067. \tllllHltll \d\ HOMEWORKERS NEED­ ED: $435 weekly processing mail. Easy! No experience needed. Call 1.800-440-1570 Ext.5085 24hrs. Want,,! r CASH PAID! We buy many dish satellite systems, all brands. Have cash will trav­ el. 616-838-5130. WANTED: USED DISH network, satellite dish sys­ tems. Cash paid $50 and up. 616-838-5130. 1990 FISHER BASS BOAT: 16FT Aluminum w/40hp mere & trailer. Loaded, $3350. Call Dave (616)623­ 3708. ALL SELF-CONTAINED GEM camper. 10-1/2 ft, 4 burner gas stove w/oven. Gas heat, gas light, terrifical­ ly insulated. Good for deer hunting (been deer hunting in it many times). $600. (616)795-4112. I iiii'iwln t 1982 PORSCHE 911 Targa, red. $13300. (616)374-0768 97 DODGE RAM Ext. cab, high rise cap, good condi­ tion; $13000. (616)948-9711 or (616)948-0090. BLACK 1998 GRAND Am GT: 1 owner, excellent con­ dition inside 4c out. Power everything, sunroof 4c CQ player. Grey interior, 86,000 miles, $9,795. (616)891-7874 FOR SALE OR take over lease: 2000 Kia Sportage 4x4. 5,700 miles. (616)945-0912 HOME OWNERS! CREDIT problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improve­ ment, quick closings. Call 7 days/24 hrs. Allied Mort­ gage Capital Corp, 1-800- WANTED: PERMANENT­ LY DISABLED firearm deer hunters. For information and application send self ad­ dressed stamped envelope to Wildlife Biologist, 9289 N. 40th St., Hickory Comers, MI 49060 2 ACRES: 150 ft. waterfront on private lake. Blacktop road, electric. Ride to snow­ mobile trail, $55,000. Great Lakes Land Company, 231­ 331-4227. www.greatlakesland.com 5 ACRES: BORDERS State Land. Beautiful woods. Great hunting, close to Rap­ ids River, $14,900. Great Lakes Land Company, 231­ 331-4227. www.greatlakesland.com BAY MEADOW CONDO­ MINIUMS: new exciting condos in Gun Lake area. Features of these condos inHANOVER HOUSE TAK- " dude 1 or 2 bedrooms, 2 ING applications for swing baths, daylight windows, ca­ shift, fill-in help. Must have thedral ceilings in kitchen, CPR and cuirent TB test. great room, oak kitchen, 4 This does include night shift. season porch is available Call (616)948-3619 and much more. Call Jack Grashuis, 974-6150, 291-4269 INDIVIDUAL THAT or Greenridge Realty 281­ WORKS well with people 2100. and has experience in book HOMES! keeping, payroll, and com­ FORECLOSED puters. Send resume to box LOW or $0 down! Gov't 4c 134 c/o the Reminder P.O. Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Call for Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058 listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. OFFICE STAFF MEMBER 5225. to perform all office duties. Experience helpful but will train. Please apply at Male­ cki Music 4500 Broadmoor, Grand Rapids, Mi. PART TIME OFFICE help wanted - anprx. 20 to 23 hrs. per week. Will include some Saturdays Send resume' to Ad #609 c/o Reminder, P.O. Box 188. Hastings. Ml 49058 Callfor Classifieds 945-9554 LOOKING FOR HOUSE to rent in Hastings. Must have washer/dryer hookup. No more than $450 per month, will pay own utilities. Please call (616)623-5894, leave message. REDUCTION SALE: (Paint Horses) Several weanlings, all colors, all Overos. Eligible for Breeders Trust. Stallion prospects. Coming 2yr old Colt 4c Fillies. Brood mares, bred to black Overo 15.3 or chestnut Overo 153 (Superi­ or halter) (517)855-3662 GUN LAKE LAKEFRONT: large 1 bedroom, 1 bath with garage. Appliances, dock, polebam, excellent beach. No smoking or nets! Year lease $590 a month + utilities 4c deposit. (616)795-2574. CUSTOM SEWING- AL­ TERATION to zippers. Call 945-9712 for appointment. GUITAR/BASS LESSONS AND minor instrument re­ pair. For appt, call (616)962­ 2131 ANTIQUE SHOW: BARRY County Fairgrounds Expo Complex, on M-37. Novem­ ber 4-5, two large buildings, quality antiques. Just north of Hastings on M-37. Satur­ day 10am-6pm; Sunday 10am-4*30pm, $2.50 Admis­ sion. BLOODHOUND PUPPIES, AKC, bom 8/16/00, (616)248-3242. FOR SALE: BICHON fe­ male, 11 weeks old. Fun little doll of fluff. Great with kids, loves to play. Call (616)948­ 8114. THE FAMILY OF . Viola E. Avery would like to thank all our family and friends for the flowers, cards, prayers, and your concern upon the homegoing of our mother. Also, thanks to Hie Lake­ wood United Methodist Church for the luncheon, and to Rev. Robert Taylor and Dr. John Avery for the service. -Betty Smith 4c family, Dar­ rell 4c Virginia Avery & fam­ ily, Dr. John 4c Marsha Av­ ery 4c family, Donald Avery 4c family, Ronald 4c Laura Avery 4c family. HANDYMAN SERVICES RESPONSIBLE: TOW RATES' HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODEL­ ING PROJECTS!! CALL (616)948-4093. PIANO INSTRUCTION. ALL ages, beginners-advanced. (616)945-0618 or (616)443-5454 PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. {Joe Mix Piano Service.) Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 7iJ-7000. STUMP GRINDING: BEST rate around. Fully insured. Call (616)765-3450. ABANDONED REPO- Bank need someone to assume payments on huge 3 bed­ room home. Will move if necessary. 1-800-672-9604 ABANDONED REPO: BANK needs someone to as­ sume, will move if necessa­ ry. Call Delta Homes, 1-800­ 968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968­ 7376. FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes the)' have repos­ sessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800­ 672-9604. FREE LOT RENT FOR 1 YR. 3BR: $350/Mo. Call (616)945-8997. REPO: MUST SELL. Will look at any offer, 3 bedroom,2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800-672-9604. COURT NEWS: Barry County Circuit Judge Jim Fisher agreed last Thursday to take a look at the records of counseling sessions be­ tween a 12-year-old girl and two Barry County Mental Health psychologists to determine if the girl's statements to the counselors on an alleged sexual assault conflicts with statements she made to police and in a preliminary exam on the case. Fisher's decision came after a request by defense attorney Jim Goulooze that the records be released to him. Goulooze's client, 25-year-old Jason Keiser of Battle Creek, is accused of forcing the girl to have oral sex with him when the girl was 5 or 6 years old. Keiser was baby-sitting the girl at the time the incident is alleged to have occurred, in 1993 or 1994. Keiser is charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct, which involves forced penetration and carries a maxi­ mum sentence of life 'n prison. Goulooze said one of the psychologists has indicated that the assault was "just a touching incident.” Goulooze called the case "a credibility contest between the alleged victim and Mr. Keiser” because there are ”no live witnesses and no physical evidence of the crime." Barry Assistant Prosecutor Rebecca Hawkins, arguing against Goulooze's mo­ tion to have the records released, said conversations between psychologists and their clients are privileged information and the only person who can waive that privilege is the client. Hawkins said Goulooze had an opportunity to pursue any discrepancies in the victim's state­ ments during the preliminary exam. The victim said during the preliminary exam that she did not tell anyone about the alleged assault immediately because Keiser told her he would kill her if she did. mechanism." Kuzava told the court that Selig "has taken all lhe steps he can in order to be successful," including going through counseling, and asked that any jail time ordered by lhe court would be suspended so Selig could continue his counseling. Selig told the court "I am truly embar­ rassed and ashamed of my actions on that day. I want to apologize to the court system, the police officers involved and my family." Fisher told Selig that lhe incident for which Selig was convicted was "out of character for you," and that Selig has "led an exemplary life" otherwise. How­ ever. Fisher said, "that docs not excuse your actions." • James P. Tumes, 38, of Middleville, was sentenced to six months in jail and two years of probation for resisting arrest and being a habitual offender. Tumes' attorney, Carol Dwyer, told the court Tumes was trying to commit sui­ cide at the time the incident occurred. In court documents Tumes said he'd just been released from Pine Rest and was taken to his wife’s house, where he tried to get lhe keys to a jeep from her so he could use the jeep to kill himself. His wife refused to give him lhe keys. A neighbor, seeing Tumes and his wife out­ side their home, called police. When the police showed up, Tumes ran, according to Dwyer, "inviting the police to shoot him." Tumes was eventually subdued and arrested, according to court documents. Dwyer said Tumes' actions were "all de­ signed to harm himself, not others." Kuzava, however, said "most of the law enforcement personnel I know who have had to deal with Mr. Tumes are sick and tired of him." she said if Tumes continues on his present path. "I have every expectation he will be back in court on a probation violation." She said Tumes is "always drunk when he gets into these scuffles with the po­ lice," and "he's dangerous when he's drunk." Fisher warned Tumes that if be vio­ lates probation he's "looking at another jail sentence" and "looking at prison down lhe line." • Richard C. Elliott, 28, of Delton, was sentenced lo six months in jail for violat­ ing probation he was serving on a 1999 larceny in a building conviction. Elliott was convicted of violating his probation by failing to pay court fines and failing to report to his probation officer. Elliott is to continue on probation, which was orig­ inally set at two years. Elliott's attorney asked that Elliott be given a short jail sentence so he could "get back to work" and pay off his fines and restitution. Fisher told Elliott that "you've had over a year to get this straightened out" and the judge said he believes Elliott doesn't "have any intention of making good on the damage you did," which in­ cluded trashing a victim's apartment by doing such things as grinding cigarette buns into the floor, according to Fisher. The judge also said that statements at­ tributed to Elliott indicate that Elliott has "a horrible attitude toward other people." • David J. Tossava, 27. of Nashville, was sentenced to six months in jail and three years of probation on a conviction of third offense drunk driving, which is a felony. Tossava's attorney, Mike McPhillips, told Fisher his client's mother said she believes Tossava is "serious about his alcohol problem and his attempts to do something about that." McPhillips said it was Tossava's mother "who introduced Mr. Tossava to alcohol when he was 14 years old." McPhillips said Tossava is at- See COURT NEWS, page 22 In other court news Oct 26: • Kenneth Koan Jr., 18, of Hastings, was sentenced to 90 days in jail for vio­ lating his probation by changing his resi­ dence without the approval of his proba­ tion officer, failing to report to his proba­ tion officer, getting suspended in school, failing to attend substance abuse treat­ ment, and not being in his residence dur­ ing his probation-ordered curfew. Koan was serving probation after being convicted of setting fire to grassland be­ hind Hastings High School in an attempt to bum the school. More than five acres of property was burned. Koan was given credit for 82 days al­ ready spent in jail, so will only have to spend an additional eight days behind bars. Once Koan serves his jail time, he will also be released from probation he's been serving since last year for the arson conviction. Barry Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava said that Koan, who was severely abused when younger, "cer­ tainly has had some difficulties and en­ dured some things most people have not." However, she said, "because of that he needs to be supervised and be ac­ countable for his actions." Koan's attorney told Fisher that Koan has "been in jail the last 82 days," and since pleading guilty to the probation vi­ olations has "been using his time con­ structively working on his GED and get­ ting substance abuse counseling." Koan told the court he was "sorry for messing up" and promised to obtain his high school diploma and get a job. • A Jan. 8 trial date was set for Ken­ neth Tuttle, 31, of Battle Creek, who is charged with two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct, accosting a child for immoral purposes, distributing obscene matter to children, two counts of selling/fumishing liquor to a minor, two counts of fourth degree CSC, and deliv­ ering a controlled substance to a minor. Tuttle is alleged to have engaged in sexual penetration with a 10-year-old girl between Jure and August of 1998 in Hope Township. He is also alleged to have exhibited sexually explicit visual or verbal material to lhe same 10-year-old, and furnished alcohol to her. He is also charged with engaging in sexual contact with a 17-year-old boy in Hope Township between June and August of 1998, of de­ livering or distributing marijuana to the same boy, and of furnishing alcohol to him. • Gary R. Selig, 60. of Kalamazoo, was sentenced to two days in jail and a year of probation for driving while drunk . and resisting arrest. Selig's attorney said that the incident for which Selig was convicted look place shortly after Selig had begun treatment for Posi Traumatic Stress Syndrome. Selig, a veteran of the Vietnam War. according to Fisher, "was r lost and desperate man" at the time of the offense, according to his attorney, and "the only thing that worked for him was alcohol." "We believe that Mr. Selig can over­ come and learn to deal with (the PTSS) and get back to being a responsible citi­ zen," the attorney said. The attorney said Selig "has learned he cannot use (alcohol) as a self-medicating coping POLICE BEAT! Sexual assault charges dismissed KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP — Charges of third degree criminal sexual conduct and aggravated sulking were dismissed against Delton teacher Francis Grabowski after a preliminary exam Monday in Kalamazoo County's Eighth District Court North. However, Grabowski was bound over tn circuit court to stand trial on charges of felonious assault. Grabowski was accused of sexually assaulting a 26-year-old teacher June 26 and of stalking the teacher by making numerous contacts with her last summer that she considered threatening, harassing or intimidating. The crime for which Grabowski was bound over involved an incident in July in which Grabowski is alleged to have threatened the victim with a hatcher. Grabowski has been a foreign language teacher with the Delton Kellogg School System for nine years and is currently on medical leave. Attorneys for lhe defense and prosecution were not available for comment on the decision by the district court judge Monday to drop the sex assault and stalking charges. Three injured in hayride accident HOPE TOWNSHIP — Two people broke their ankles and one person was treated for minor injuries after they jumped off a haywagon on Gurd Road Oct. 28, Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post report. Police said 64-year-old Dwanc Watson of Delton was driving a tractor pulling two haywagons at approximately 7:15 p.m. when he temporarily lost control of the wagons. Watson was southbound on Gurd Road near Dowling Road headed down a hill and was unable to slow down because of the weight of the wagons, police said. When it appeared that the wagons were going to collide with the embankment, a number of passengers jumped off, police said. Watson was able to regain control of the wagons before any collision occurred. Two passengers who jumped, Debra Botimer, 42, of Delton, and Terry Mead, 38, of Delton, suffered broken ankles and were treated at Pennock Hospital. A 44-yearold Delton resident was also treated at Pennock for minor injuries. Police said alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the accident, which remains under investigation. ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — Another accident the same evening involving a hayride resulted in the injury of a Dowling youth, Michigan Stale Police from the Hastings post report. Police said Evan Anderson, 15, of Dowling suffered a head laceration when the vehicle in which he was riding struck the rear end of a trailer being pulled by a tractor driven by Thomas Morris, 36, of Bellevue. Anderson was riding in a vehicle driven by Lawrence Anderson, 44, of Dowling when the accident occurred Oct. 28 at 8:30 p.m. Troopers said Anderson was westbound on Tasker Road near Brady Road when several vehicles eastbound on Tasker blinded Anderson to the presence of the tractor and trailer. Anderson attempted to slop but was unable lo do so and struck the left rear side of the trailer, police said. Police said lhe trailer had no lights except a hand-held lantern. "Both vehicles left the scene because tension was very high," police said. The accident was later reported when Evan Anderson was treated for his injury at Pennock. There were no injuries to passengers on the trailer, police said. Theft reported at Precision Auto HASTINGS — Has'ings City Police report lhe theft of $780 in cash, several checks, and a digital camera worth $750 from Precision Auto in Hastings. Police said the theft occurred between 4 p.m. Oct. 25 and 10 a.m. Oct. 26. Police were told that on the morning of Oct. 25 the garage door to the business was open, but nothing was missing at that time. Vehicle strikes house after brakes fall HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — A Nashville woman was cited for not wearing her seal belt and being unable to slop in an assured clear distance after the brakes on the car she was driving failed and lhe car plowed into a home on Center Road, Michigan Stale Police from lhe Hastings Post report. Angela L. Miller, 28, was southbound on Powell Road at 5:40 p.m. Oct. 26 coming up to the intersection of Center Road when her brakes failed, police said. Miller ran the stop sign at Center Road, struck a rock, then hit lhe house. Police did not indicate what if any damage was done to the house. Miller was treated for minor injuries at Pennock Hospital. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 2. 2000 - Page 21 Steele challenging Ehlers in 3rd Congressional District Incumbent Republican Verne Ehlers and Democrat Tim Steele face each other in race for U.S. Representative in the Third Congressional District. Information on both candidates* back­ grounds and stands on the issues follows. Tim Steele Steele, 44, was bom in Detroit in 1955. He attended Grand Valley State University from 1973 to 1977 as an arts and media major with an emphasis in radio and televi­ sion. He worked as a disc jockey for WLAV-FM from 1976 to 1979 and again from 1980 to 1991. During his time at WLAV he developed, wrote, produced and hosted the radio programs Famous Frames and Jazz Brunch. He also wrote, produced and hosted This Week in Cubs Baseball, a weekly highlights show airing on WTWN- AM. In 1991 he opened Norton Fixx Productions, a radio-film-vidco production company that produces image, training and promotional films for a variety of West Michigan corporations. The company has also produced a national television com­ mercial, worked on various web sites, and produced and hosted numerous live events and awards shows. In 1996-97 he wrote, produced, and hosted The Sports Page, a weekly 30-minutc radio game show that aired in Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor. He is married and has two children. On the abortion issue, he is "firmly pro­ choice," saying that "for a generation now, a woman's right to choose has been consti­ tutionally protected, and it should remain that way. The federal government should not be in the business of legislating ex­ tremely personal decisions in individual lives." He is for campaign finance reform, say­ ing "it is in everyone's interest to take the overarching influence of Big Money out of each election cycle." He supports Al Gore's campaign finance reform plan, which would ban soft monev, enact new lobbying reforms, strengthen the federal election committee, improve disclosure of issue ad­ vocacy ads, provide candidates targeted in issue advertisements equal air time, encour­ age broadcasters to voluntarily set aside five minutes a night of candidate-centered discourse in the 30 days preceding an elec­ tion, and fund the Democracy Endowment, which would be used to finance the cam­ paigns of general election candidates who agree not to accept any other sources of funding. He is pro-environment, saying he would I'work to impose stricter national air quality LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THiS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Dclautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey Donald Ha use end Dons Z Hause as husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Concord Funding Corporation. A Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 24, 1997. and recorded on October 6, 1997 in Document No. 1002481. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to The Bank of New York, As Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as November 1. 1999 among Credit Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC. Financial Asset Securities Corp., Litton Loan Servicing LP and the Bank of New York. C-Bass Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Senes 1999-CB5 without recourse. Assignee by an assignment dated August 23. 1999, which was recorded on October 17. 2000. Document No. 1050842, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol ONE HUNDRED FORTY-ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-TOUR AND 85/100 dollars ($141,224 85). including interest at 10 750% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage. Interest rate may change 4/1 and 10/1 of each year Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00-p.m.. on December 14. 2000 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to m this Commitment, situ­ ated m the County of Barry. City of Hastings. State of Michigan, is described as follows: Lot 5 of supervisor Glasgow s Addition to the city, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Ltber 3 of plats, page 3. Also that part of Lol 7 of said Supervisor Glasgow's Addition to the Crty. for­ merly Village of Hastings, described as com­ mencing on Hanover Street at the Northwest cor­ ner of Lot 7 of said plat, thence East 121 8 feet, thence North 31 feet for the place of beginning, thence North 30 feet to the South line of Lot 5 of plat. th.jnce East along the South Ime of Lot 5 of pat 82 5 feet, thence Soi <h 30 teet. thence West 82 5 feet to the place r»f oeginnmg Also the East 132 feet of Lot 7 ol said Supervisor Glasgow's Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, except conynencing at the Southeast comer of Lot 7 of said plat, thence West 107 feet to the place of beginning, thence West 25 feet, thence North 103 7 feat, thence East 25 feet, thence South 103 7 feet to tne place of beginning The redemption penod shaH be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated November 2. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1303 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 I Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200015815 I Ravens (11/30) standards, would strengthen the Clean Water Act, and would particularly work to protect the Great Lakes. "It is not hyper­ bole to say that in the 21st century, clean, fresh water will be the single greatest commodity sought," he says. He would also encourage development of alternative fuels to reduce pollution and would strengthen emission controls on all gasoline and diesel-powers engines. In relation to lhe national finances, he would decrease federal funding for new weapons development and increase funding for AIDS programs, arts funding, K-12 ed­ ucation, environmental programs, job training programs, student loan programs, pay for active duty personnel, and military space shuttle missions. He would keep the funding status as is for CIA appropriations, military hardware, the national missile de­ fense program, foreign aid, housing pro­ jects, law enforcement, Medicaid, NASA, welfare, and armed forces personnel train­ ing. He supports an Al Gore plan for strengthening Social Security until 2050. In regard to gun control, he will "refuse any money from any organization con­ nected with the pro-gun industry or pro-gun lobby" and favors increased federal restric­ tion on the purchase and sale of firearms. He is against school vouchers, saying they would "inherently harm the remaining students at public schools by stripping away funding, thereby adding to lhe spiral of decline the public schools are in." He supports eliminating the marriage tax penalty. He does not support a national sales tax, a flat tax, or eliminating the IRS. He believes we should "tackle the causes of poverty here at home" by doing such things as providing tax incentives for com­ panies to hire and train homeless people, providing incentives for businesses to lo­ cate in poverty-stricken zones, and increas­ ing funding of homeless shelters and lowincome housing projects. He supports the "concept of universal health care to cover all Americans regard­ less of income." In regards to crime and the drug problem, he believes there should be a "more multi­ pronged effort to avoid cluttering up our prisons with people who are convicted of non-violent crimes." He supports funding programs to provide prison inmates with vocational and job-related skills and job placement assistance when released. He op­ poses the death penalty. He believes more money should be spent on rehabilitation and education to reduce the drug problem, so that "people abusing drugs would have a better chance of getting help and staying out of prison." Verne Ehlers Ehlers received his undergraduate degree in physics and his Ph.D. in nuclear physics from the University of California at Berkeley. He moved to Calvin College in 1966 where he taught physics and later be­ came chairman of the Physics Department. He is married to Johanna Meulink and is the father of four adult children and grandfa­ ther of three. He was first elected to Congress in December 1993. He is seeking his fourth full term of office. He came to Congress following a tenure of service in teaching, scientific research, and community service. He served on various boards and commis­ sions and was a member of the Michigan House and Senate. In Congress, he serves on the Science Committee, where he is vice-chair, the Education and Workforce Committee, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and House Administration Committee. On the abortion issue, Ehlers is pro-life, saying that "we should do whatever we can to encourage (young women) to not be­ come pregnant." He believes in teaching teen-age abstinence and encouraging those who are pregnant and do not want the child to put it up for adoption. Concerning campaign finance reform, he believes two key Supreme Court decisions limit the ability of Congress to legislate certain types of campaign spending, includ­ ing putting restrictions on how much an individual spends on his ow? political campaign, restrictions on the total amount spent on any given campaign, and restric­ tions on how much individuals or corpora­ tions spend on advocating for certain cam­ paign issues, as long as those individuals don't ask people to vote for a certain person or coordinate their advocacy with a particu­ lar candidate. He also said Republicans would be "perfectly happy to vote for a ban on soft money," but such a ban would have to include contributions by unions, "and the Democrats don't want to do that." Ehlers believes instead that requiring full disclosure of campaign spending will "go a long way toward cleaning up campaign funding" because "then the public will know who is spending how much on which campaign." Concerning the environment, Ehlers said he has been a strong environmentalist and originally got into politics because of his concern for the environment He served on the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee of the Michigan Senate and chaired that committee for four years, during which time "we passed more envi­ ronmental bills in four years that had ever been passed" by the State Senate in any four-year period previously. Concerning the budget and finances, he believes it is "extremely important to bal­ ance the budget. No person in America is allowed to extravagantly spend above thenmeans." Ever since Lyndon Johnson was in office, Ehiers said, the U.S. Congress "has been spending more for Social Security than came in. I'm very proud that we’ve balanced the budget and are not spending one penny of Social Security money." He would spend the budget surplus to pay down the national debt, which is currently $5.7 trillion and requires an annual pay­ ment in interest by the government of $250 billion a year. Regarding gun control, he said "I've con­ sistently voted for the right of people to keep and own firearms, but I've also voted for common sense safeguards" such as making it mandatory to sell trigger locks with handguns. He favors the Instant Check System, which keeps firearms "out of the hands of felons and mentally im- sm*3RD DISTRICT, pac 22 GARY NEWELL Need State Representative Candidate The 87th District's Right Choice Quality Printing? Vote November 7 for the Candidate who has the Experience, Education and Commitment to best serve Barry and Ionia Counties Let Us Quote Your Work! deserve • Veteran of the United States Air Force • Degree in Business Administration from Siena Heights University • Former Commander of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police • 26 years with the Michigan State Police • Married to his wife, Darlene, for 31 years Member of Hastings Kiwanis Member of American Legion Post 175 Member of Ionia County Right to Life Former Chairman of Barry County E911 Administration Board • Member of the Saranac Lions Club • • • • Endorsed By J-Ad Graphics in Hastings 945-9554 Michigan Right to Life PAC Michigan Farm Bureau Fraternal Order of Police Michigan Correction Organization Citizens for Traditional Values Michigan Township Association PAC National Rifle Association Vote U.S. Congressman Vem Ehlers State Senator Joanne Emmons State Representative Terry Geiger State Representative Valde Garcia Over 50 locally elected officials from Barry and Ionia Counties " Hundreds of local citizens • • ' • ■ Gary Newell on November 7 State Representative for the 87th District Paid lor by the Committee to Elect Gary Newell. P.O. Box 524, Saranac. Ml 48881 (616) 642-6586 �Page 22 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 2, 2000 COURT NEWS, Darla Burghdoff, Surveyor Brian Reynolds. Probate Judge Richard Shaw and District Judge Gary Holman. All but McNeill are incumbents, but McNeill nonetheless may be appointed to the job before January to fill out the remainder of the term of Dale Crowley, who is re­ signing. All but the two non-partisan judges are Republicans. Only two millage requests will be on the ballot. One will be for .85 mill for 10 years for Thomapple Manor. The other will be Johnstown and Baltimore town­ ships only, .3 mill request for four years continued from page 20 would allow parents of students in "fail­ ing" public schools up to $3,300 to pay for sending their child to a private school. Local public school boards have passed resolutions opposing the idea while naturally many representatives of private and religious schools are in favor. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners will have four contests, and at least five members who take the oath of office in January will be newcomers (see story inside today's edition of the Ban­ ner). County-wide "elected" officials who are running unopposed are Sheriff Steve DeBoer. Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shane McNeill, Clerk Debbie Smith, Treasurer Sue Vandecar, Drain Commissioncr Tom Doyle, Register of Deeds Attend Hastings Rotary Club COLOR COPIES... Annual O PANCAKE SUPPER Thursday, Nov. 2 4:30*7:00 p.m. Hastings High School Cafeteria DONATION *4.00 All proceeds go to Community Activities. AT J-AD GRAPHICS PRINTERS PLUS North of the Hastings city limit on M-4J Highway. Lookfor the red bam! for the Dowling Public Library's opera­ tions (see stories in today's edition of the Banner). There will be a number of races for township posts. The hottest action will be in Rutland Charter Township, where there will be competition on the ballot for all positions (see story inside today's Banner). However, one of the candi­ dates, Monica Rappaport, running for trustee as a Republican, has decided to drop out and if elected will resign. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Complete election cov­ erage will appear in next Thursday's edi­ tion of the Banner. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call Us at 945-9554 RENAISSANCE ZONES, The board is interested in attracting businesses that would mesh with the cur­ rent culture in the county. Legislation authorizing renaissance zones has recently been amended to cre­ ate additional zones and expand into ru­ ral areas, Weisgerber said. If the county does not apply for the zone now, he said, it may not have another opportunity for up to 10 years. There is no guarantee that Barry and Ionia will be approved if they apply for a zone, he said. That decision is made by a non-govemment agency, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. Twenty state-designated zones are cur­ rently in Michigan. Within those zones state income tax is eliminated for a pe­ riod of up to 10 years, the state single business tax is eliminated for up to 15 years and local tax abatements of up to CLOSE RACES, continued from page 1 100 percent are authorized. Any tax voted by local school districts is reim­ bursed from the state general fund, he said, and bonding capital improvements voted by local school districts remain in place. "Any infrastructure development could be financed through the Prospective In­ dustrial Park Program. This is a loan pro­ gram which includes a forgiveness provi­ sion based on lhe number of jobs cre­ ated," Weisgerber said in a written overview. A renaissance zone may range from five to 5,000 acres and the two counties could designated up to 10 zones. Five to six zones have to be desig­ nated in Barry and Ionia's application, if approval is given to apply, he said. The others could be added at a later date. continued from page 1 tending outpatient substance abuse pro­ grams and attending AA, and that over the last three years Tossava has bad a "good work record." McPhillips asked for work release for Tossava while Tossava's in jail, which was granted by Fisher. But Fisher warned Tossava that with his record, which includes "domestic vio­ lence, impairing driving, drunk driving and assault and battery” that Tossava is "on a path toward prison." • Gregory Allerding, 31, of Hastings, was given a six-month suspended jail sentence and two years of probation for a conviction of possessing marijuana, sec­ Dreisbach Cares... Community by Community During the month of November, we will donate $100 to Barry County United Way for every new or used vehicle sold ond offense. Kuzava said the prosecutor's office recommended the suspended sen­ tence because Allerding is facing loss of equity he owns in a home because of the drug conviction, which should "provide deterrence" against future drug offenses by Allerding, she said. (Because of laws allowing property of those who engage in drug trafficking to be seized, Allerding's property is currently facing forfeiture proceedings.) Allerding was originally charged with selling drugs and possess­ ing a pistol during the commission of a felony. Fisher told Allerding the prosecutor was giving him "a substantial break, and I hope you take advantage of it” Allerding', attorney, Jim Goulooze. said Allerding has never been involved in drug trafficking and only uses mari­ juana for recreational purposes. 'He', gone through a four-month substance abuse treatment program," Goulooze said. 'He's got a good future. His work record reflects that.' * Johnny B. Leinaar. 46. of Delton, was sentenced to eight months in jail for violating his probation on a conviction of possession of a controlled substance. Leinaar also received 90 days in jail for violating his probation on a conviction of impaired driving. He was given work re­ lease while in jail. 3RD DISTRICT, continued from page 21 IB Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC 5ALESHWRS: Mon & Wed until 8 Truck 328 North Michigan Avenue Hastings. Michigan 49056 "Where Exceeding Your Expectations is a Family Tradition/ Tue, Thu & Ffi until 6 GMC Coll Saturday until 2 (616) 948-8000 Today | E saWtHOWS; or toll free Mon & Wed 8-7 1-888-494-5539 Tue, Thu & Fri 8-5 Dreisbach Tbje BucK Stops Here Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 Ndktm Mkmcan Vima Hastimcw Mkmkan 40088 FOR GREAT DEALS! ALL OF OUR PRE-OWNED VEHICLES ARE DREISBACH CERTIFIED „ BY GM MASTER TECHNICIANS! 07 BUICK LE SABRE 3800 V-6. ONLY 59K MILES FULL PO'.YER Where Exceeding Your Expectations' is a Family Tradition." 2000 BUCK CCMTMY 96 BUICK MM AVI. 3800 V-8 CLOTH WTEBOH RELY LOADED s11,995 99 CHEVY 2500 X-CAB 4X4 04 OLDS 88 LS LOHGKtt. 4 54 VORTEC SEVIUD0 MCtl 3800 V«. POWER STEERING POWER WINDOWSIOCXS S.s12,995 MAY EXCLUDE 100K* VEHICLES just add tax & plates •7 OOOCE 1900 4X4 sran ms. »* lomss paired people." In regard to education, he thinks "vouch­ ers would be helpful in cases where public schools are failing, and that's what the Michigan proposal does" — the proposal only applies to Detroit and a small number of other districts that are failing, he said. He believes vouchers are "a very effective way to get (kids) out of failing school dis­ tricts and give them a good education." He believes states should have the responsibil­ ity of deciding bow to correct problems with failing school districts, and even when it comes to school safety, he said, the Supreme Court has given authority to the state and local governments, striking down a federal law that made it illegal to have guns within 1000 feet of schools. In regards to taxes, he believes a flat lax is not a fair tax, because it wouldn't allow deductions for charitable contributions, mortgage interest and health expenses. He believes a national sales tax "would be more fair, but it would need a lot of work and would only make sense if we get rid of income tax entirely.** Ehlers is "not a great fan of tax cuts. Tm very conservative fis­ cally. I believe we should pay off the debt," and he would only support a tax cut if it was done in conjunction with paying off the debt. In regards to poverty and welfare issues, Ehlers said the House has just passed a bill increasing the minimum wage $1, but he doesn't believe the minimum wage increase helps poor people as much as things like the earned income tax credit. He said wel­ fare reform Congress undertook a few years ago "has taken at least * 5 million off the welfare rolls and into the job force. The combination of job training programs, job search training and other things has really been beneficial for welfare recipients." He believes a big problem with the working poor is not having health care insurance, and "I think that's something Congress has to pay attention to and work on." In regards to health care, he's voted for three different versions of Patient's Bill of Rights legislation, and voted against a fourth. "I'm fully in support of a common sense Patient's Bill of Rights that actually resolves the problem and is not a result of political posturing." He is happy with the prescription drug bill just passed by the House and now before the Senate that would "cover a good share of seniors* pre­ scription drug costs." He is not for national health care. "After being in Congress and seeing the problems it creates with Medicare and Medicaid, I would definitely not favor the federal government running our health care system." In relation to crime and drugs, Ehlers said that "I think we've done a good job at the federal, state and local level. Crime is going down." With the drug problem, he said, "my personal feeling is we should start spending more on rehabilitation. Fm not keen on spending billions on trying to keep drugs out of the country. We know that doesn't work. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-11-09.pdf 3e66df97d9bc5f58b23afefaee3b469b PDF Text Text Mock elections show famttaritj See Story on Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY mtoMOSi mstmbs m mu-im ANNER VOLUME 147, NO. 45 GOP dominates vote in Barry County News Briefs — Veterans tribute set for Nov. 11 The Lnncaca J. Bmmt Pott No. 45 of the Americas Legkui will have a tribute to vcaeoM of all wan at 10:30 u>. Saturdayt Nov. II, at *a pot* home, 325 Church St. The public it ranted to aoaad aad participate 'Ji the pvjfnui. The cereoMMty will tagHl with a* address by local post CooMuuadar lota Barnett. The tobwte Wffl etadude at 11 lx wtflt the aaad rifle salute, prayer aad a mtataat of al­ ienee. ■ The traditional repair of taaa soup will be served sftcrwttd. For more information, call M34S73. City Council The Hasthy City Council will have a special workshop teiriou at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Non' 13, at coun­ cil chamber, m City Rail. The purpose of the workshop win be to receive and discuss flte fhraucial audit for the fiscal year that ended June 30. The regular meeting of the Chy Council win take place al 730 that evening. For more information, call MS2468. ■ . . Animal shelter open house set An open house for the new annul shelter facility at the end of Indue trial Park Drive ia Hratinp will ba hdd from 11 ajn. to 3 pjn. Saturday, Nov. 11. The new shelter was built with do­ nations from cithens, financial sup­ port from the Barry County Board of Commissioners aad a lot of volun­ teer efforts from the Animal Shelter 2000 Committee and Barry County Humane Society. by David T. Young Editor Regardless of the tightness of the highprofile election races statewide and nationwide Tuesday, Republicans ruled in Barry County again. Voters here went heavily for the Republican presidential candidate, Texas Gov. George W. Bush, and for incumbent U.S. Senator Spence Abraham. They also helped re-elect Republicans to the three Congressional seats from the county. Peter Hoekstra in the Second District, Vem Ehlers in the Third District and Nick Smith in the Seventh District all won by virtual twoto-one margins. Barry County voters once again defied state and national trends, showing its characteristic West Michigan conservatism. They bucked the statewide results of Gore and Stabenow, but agreed with everybody else on the two proposals, for home rule and vouchers, defeating them two to one or better. Barry County voters heavily favored the Republican candidates for state education board seats, but Democrats John Austin and Kathleen Straus were elected over Terri Land and Lawrence Patrick. The State Supreme Court justices supported by Republicans won statewide. They were Robert Young, Clifford Taylor and Stephen Markman. Closer to home, the GOP fared just about as well. The four contested seats on the eight­ membet Barry County Board of Commissioners all were won by Republicans. James French handily defeated Democrat John Loftus 2,630 to 1,136 in the Second District, Kenneth Neil breezed past Eileen Oehler 1,974 to 923 in the Fourth District, Clare Tripp won her second term on the board by besting challenger Dee Lowell, 2,125 to 1,143, and Tom Wing won over Independent Jan McKeough in the Seventh District, 1,722 to 891. The Republican Party took over the reins of power from Democrats in See COUNTY VOTE, page 2 RESULTS at a glance... PRESIDENTIAL RACE Bush 15,716 • Gore 9,769 • Nader 612 U.S. SENATOR Abraham 15,897 • Stabenow 9,429 • Abel 257 SECOND DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL Hoekstra 6,648 • Shrauger 3,203 THIRD DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL Ehlers 7,241 • Steele 3,850 SEVENTH DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL Smith 2,345 • Crittenden 1,247 THORNAPPLE MANOR MILLAGE Yes 12,701 • No 12,338 PROPOSAL ONE (Vbuchers) Yes 7,905 • No 17,802 PROPOSAL TWO (Home Rule) Yes 6,251 • No 18,734 STATE REPRESENTATIVE Newell 16,556 • Sanchez 8,464 COUNTY COMMISSION RACES Second District...French • Fourth District...Neil Sixth District...Tripp • Seventh District...Wing Red Cross plans Charity Ball 2000 Planning for the annual Red Cross Charity Bali 2000 is under way, ac­ cording to Chairman Ron Neil The bail win be held tram > pjn. to -.udaight Saturday. Nov. 25. at the Hajtmgs Moose Lodge. This semiformal event with cash bar win in­ clude music, dancing and story­ telling. along with hors d'oeuvres and desserts. Advanced sale tickets are $23 aad may be purchased from the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce office. King's Electronics and Appli­ ances or the local Red Cross office. Tickets purchased at the door will be $30. The annual Charity Ball is the largest fund-raiser of the year for the Red Cross in Barry County. (Additional) News Briefs (appear on page 2) PRICE 50* THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 7000 Hope Township precinct workers hustle as voters line up to cast theft ballots during Tuesday's general election. Thornapple Manor millage hike OK’d by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Three-hundred sixty-three "yes" votes Tuesday pushed Thomapple Manor's mil­ lage request into the approval zone. A tax increase of 0.85 mills for 10 years to compensate for financial shortfalls in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements at the Barry County-owned medical care facility gained the support of county voters by a tight vote of 12,701 to 12,338. "Everybody here is ecstatic," said Lynn Sommerfeld, administrator of the 138-bed skilled nursing facility in Hastings. "We were hoping that it would (pass), but you just never know until the end," Sommerfeld said. Noting that the margin of victory was 363 out of 25,039 votes, he said, "we don't care, as long as it passed by one vote... We’re extremely pleased." Helen Wenger, who worked tirelessly for passage of the millage and who serves as chairwoman of the millage endorsement committee called Friends of Thomapple Manor, said she is "very relieved" that voters approved the millage while at the same time is "a little disappointed" that it didn't pass by a wider margin. "I thought it was a sure thing and it wasn't," Wenger said. However, she said she is thankful that voters approved the millage and is "very, very pleased. Tm elated today," she said Wednesday. "A lot of people worked very hard," to promote passage of the millage and educate voters about the financial need, she said. She said a core group of dedicated and interested people have been meeting weekly since mid-July to help with the effort "People gave 100 percent." She noted that Family Independence Agency Board Chairwoman Jan Geiger and Thomapple Manor Assistant Administrator Jim DeYoung spoke to two to three groups per week about the need for the millage, talking to everyone from garden club members to Rotary. Administrator Lynn Sommerfeld also spoke to groups, as did a representative of the Manor's accounting and management consulting firm, she said. DeYoung even spent about 24 hours on a billboard to raise awareness of Thomapple Manor's plight. "We had a lot of wonderful people working on this." Wenger said. "We had a lot of donors who helped finance (promotion of the millage) to get out the votes." Sommerfeld also complimented the See MANOR, page 3 Commissioner taking County Board to court Elementary students conduct mock elections Many students in area elementaries got a chance to see what the grownups were doing at the voting booths Tuesday when the students participated in mock presidential elections. Above. Delton Kellogg Elementary fourth-grade teacher Tom Byrum Is pictured with some of the 200 fourth-graders taking part in a mock election Tuesday. From left are Sarah Robbins. Conrad Drum, Shelby Butler, and Quinn Seaver. The final tally was Bush 107. Gore 68. Byrum received three write­ in votes. Byrum said students had to fill out a voter registration form prior to casting their ballots. The voting exercise was 'something to stimulate interest in our country, and make students aware of the world outside.' Byrum said. For more photos of student mock elections, see inside. by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Claiming that the current board of commissioners has no authority to fill a Jan. 1 vacancy on the Road Commission, Barry County Commissioner Emmet Her­ rington has taken the matter to court. Herrington, along with co-plaintiff James Frazier file J a formal complaint in Barry County Circuit Court Monday, asking Judge James Fisher to issue a pre­ liminary injunction to block the Board of Commissioners from appointing a suc­ cessor to retiring Road Commissioner Jack Lenz. Herrington could not be reached for comment, but Frazier claimed that though the Board of Commissioners is charged with the task of making such appointments, the outgoing members are to leave the task to the newly elected board by law. "They're appointing outside their term of office." said Frazier. "That leaves (he door wide open for the board to play some games with the system." According to Frazier's attorney, Carol Jones Dwyer, the cut rent board could possibly appoint someone to the six-year term who may not be the same person the newly elected board members would choose, as long as the law is unclarified. "To appoint someone to complete a term is OK" said Frazier, "but if you ap­ point for a term that begins in January, can you appoint for one that begins in February or July, too? It doesn't matter to me who is appointed, it matters to me that they follow the law." On Oct. 10, the Board of Commission­ ers voted 5-2 not to appoint Herrington’s son-in-law, David Michael Boles, to a six-ycar road commission term beginning Jan. 1,2001. At that time, Herrington abstained from voting, stating he "thought that the smell of nepotism might be there." Herrington also stated that his absten­ tion, however, was illegal, because members are required to vote if there is no financial or other interest involved. See COMMISSIONER, page 17 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 9. 2000 /KoU... NEWS BRIEFS Thomapple Wind Band rehearsing to uRObr Town’ Holiday parade slated for Dec.2 Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize winning play "Our Team" will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10 and 11, at the Delton Kellogg High School audito­ rium. Delton students will perform the story of the Webb and Gibbs fami­ lies in the New England town of Grover's Comers, N.H. Director and assistant director are teachers Janet Tower and Matt Cohen. respectively. Tickets are being sold for $3 apiece. Hu shot clinics resuming today Flu shot clinics at the Thomas Jef­ ferson Hall in Hastings will continue this afternoon (Thursday, Nov. 9) and next Thursday, Nov. 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. The clinics were delayed by the lack of availability of flu vaccine until just recently. Cost for the flu shot is $10. Pneu­ monia shots are $15 each. Barry-Eaton District Health Departmer t officials said the most vul­ nerable member* of society should be the first to get the flu shots, induding those who are elderly, have compromiaed immune systems or the very young who have respiratory COUNTY VOTE, continued from page 1 Rutland Charter Township, sweeping all of the positions on the township board. With just about all Democratic incumbents retiring from office at the end of this year, there was only one holdover. Republican Clerk Robin McKenna, on the ballot. It was a sweep from top to bottom, starting with the supervisor's race, where Republican Roger Vilmont defeated Democrat Marlin Walters 943 to 769. Vilmont will succeed Democrat Robert Edwards. McKenna won handily in the race for clerk 1,097 to 621 over Democrat Kathleen Hansford. In the treasurer's race. Republican Sandra Greenfield beat Deputy Treasurer Rose McMellen 993 to 714. despite outgoing Democratic Treasurer Blanche Munjoy's endorsement of McMellen. The race for four trustee seats included an interesting sidelight in that Republican Monica Rappaport was elected with 960 votes, even though she had announced just before the election that she would withdraw. An appointment now will have to be made to fill the vacancy. The other three Republicans who were elected in Rutland were Joe Lyons with 1,117 votes, Gary Rogers with 924 and Dorothy Flint with 914. The Democrats who lost were Jan Nichols with 677 votes, Gary Moore with 637, Brenda Bellmore with 606 and Jim Hamess with 548. One of the most contentious races was for Hope Township supervisor, where incumbent Republican Pal Albert handily survived a challenge from Democrat John Hosier, winning 919 to 522. In Irving Township, Republican Kathcc Pierce, appointed to replace longtime Supervisor Millon Buehler, turned back a challenge from Democrat Joseph Clinton Bush, 810 to 364. Republican George Cullers defeated two-term incumbent Democrat Shirley Drake in the supervisor's race. 448 to 384, in Baltimore Township. In one of the most interesting races. Republican Brad Carpenter turned back a write-in challenge from incumbent Supervisor David Kaiser, 770 to 217. Carpenter waged a successful; write-in The Thornapple Wind Band plana to have rehearsals from 7 to 9 pan. every Thursday this month in prepa­ ration for a concert Sunday, Dec. 3. The group is open to people who used to play in high school bands or have some musical talent. For more information about joining or attending rehearsals, call Kim Domke at 945-9181. The Hastings Lions Club again haa accepted the responsibility for putting together the 46th annual hol­ iday parade in conjunction with the Barry County Chamber of Com­ merce Holiday festival weekend. The 'heme for this year's parade is "Barry County Rejoicing Together" and it will be held Saturday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. The route has changed. The parade will start al the high school parking lot, go east on Clin­ ton Street to Michigan Avenue, turn south and go to State Street, turn west to north on Broadway, east on Green ano north on Market back to the high school. Certificates will be awarded for "Best Use of the Theme* in each en­ try category. The four categories are Children. Service and Organiza­ tional Clubs. Churches, and Buriness/lndustry/Retail. There will be the traveling trophy that is awarded to the "Best of Show* and win ba held by the winner during the year 2001. Entries will be judged tm over­ all excellence, originality and uniqueness of design. Those who want to have an entry • in the parade or have any questions are encouraged to stop by the Bassy County Chamber of Commerce or call 945-3866. First aid safety training slated to moot Mi The American Red Cross of The Bernard win meet at 7 p. irorary hi Denon. • Ray Sikkcnga win Siktoenga is a for 31 yean. He is Next 1st Friday moved to Dec. 1 The next Firet Friday forum will not be held until Dec. 1 at the Thomas Jefferson Had. comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hast­ ings. There will be no Fust Friday pro­ gram on Nov. 4 because it was moved up to Oct. 26 to enable County Board of Commissioners candidates to talk about issues well before the Nov. 7 election. The Dec. 1 First Friday will fea­ ture Dr. Jeff Chapman, a urologist associated with Pennock Hospital, who will talk about what be believes should be done about America's cur­ rent health care system. Kiwanis selling decoration Items The Hastings Kiwanis Club will have its fourth annual sale of Hi­ awatha holiday decoration items for the Christmas season. Project Chairman John Cohoon said. These traditional holiday dec­ orations will really give your house or business that holiday spirit." The list of items this year are wreath*. 24, 36. 48 and 60 inches: Noble Fir. 20 and 36 inches; the Balsam Bouquet: the 25-foot gar­ land; basket center pieces and new this year. Noble Swag and Yule Log. All orders must be made by Fri­ day. Nov. 10. The items are ex­ pected to be in by Nov. 20. 'Holidays' session slated for Nov. 16 Barry Community Hospice will of­ fer a holiday grief workshop "Gening Though the Holidays" from 7 to 8.30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16. al the hos­ pice office. 450 Meadow Run. Hast­ ings. The workshop is intended to help the bereaved anticipate, navigate and cope with a season usually as­ sociated with good cheer. The workshop will be free of charge. Nov. 18, a. Kellogg Community Col­ lege in Hastings. The dare covers cardiopuhtxmmy resuscitation (CPR) for adult, child and infant, as well as the traditional skids of first aid. Cost is $26.50 and requires pre­ registration. The book charge is $1330. if you do not have one. For more information or to register,' please call 948-9500. For 80 years, the American Rod Cross has been a leader in health and safety education throughout West Michigan. A volunteer-led hu­ manitarian organization, the Red Cross is committed to helping peopie prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. All American Red Cross disaster assistance ia free, made possible through generous gifts of time and money from people liv­ Ing in West Central Michigan. Ev­ eryone's help is needed to assist th* victims of disaster and all can sup­ port the programs Arts Council sets auction, dinner An art auction and dinner, spon­ sored by the Thomapple Arts Coun­ cil of Barry County, is planned for 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Nov. II. at the Hastings Country Club. Area businesses, individuals and artists are being encouraged to do­ nate. Proceeds from the event will benefit Arts Council programs and projects in the county. In addition to art from around the globe, the event's theme. "Art Around the World." will be carried out in the menu prepared by Chef Dana Rttienberg and served at the Hastings Country Club. Hon d'oeu­ vres will be served butler-style. There will be complimentary cham­ pagne, a buffet of global fare and a European pastry cart. A silent auction, live auction and blitz auctions are part of the evening's fun. Entertainment will be provided by the Arts Council's scholarship recipients. Invitations are not needed to at­ tend the event, which is open to the public. However, seating is limited so reservations should be made soon by calling Theresa Purchase at 945­ 4936. Tickets are $25 each for Art* Council members and $30 for non­ members. Donations for the auction may be dropped off at the Jefferson Street Art Gallery (located next to Jonny Concon's) in Hastings. ; Mary Ann Herzog and Deborah Holtman look in 623 and 533. in that order, and write-in Ronald Stratton had 219 votes. Republicans Wesley Kahler and Roger N. Turner won the two open scats on the Barry Township Board with 970 and 898 votes, respectively. Democrat Wes Knollenberg trailed with 648. Johnstown and Baltimore townships together narrowly approved a three-tenths of a mill request for the Dowling Public Library. 1.148 to 1,104. Baltimore heavily approved the request, but Johnstown went the other way. Another proposal that won by a narrow margin was the 10-year county-wide millage proposal for Thomapple Manor (see story in today's Banner) Also in Johnstown Township, Republican L. Mack overtook Independent incumbent Barbara Earl, 821 to 411 for the supervisor’s job. GOP trustee candidates Karen Doster and Jeffrey Warren polled 886 and 799 voles, respectively to finish ahead of Democrat Kimberly Earl, who had 645. Assyria Township Trustee candidates Dale Allen Augustine and Kenneth R. Morgan, both Republicans, received 519 and 481 voles, respectively, while Democrat Ethclccn G. Ncubaum finished out of the money with 391. Among the very few Democrats to win were incumbents running in Hastings Charter Township. Joining Republican Supervisor Jim Brown were Clerk Bonnie Cruttendcn. Treasurer Diana Phillips and Trustees Robert C. Bassett. Franklin C. Beckwith. Michael F. Smith and Neil E. Wilder. Perhaps the only Democrat in Barry County to win a contested race Tuesday was Fred E. Lewis, who was second in a three-way race for Orangeville trustee. He polled 766 votes and Republican Linda Blackmore had 735. Democrat James Kahlo was turned back in his bid, with 676. All other posts were won by Republicans who were unopposed, including the entire slate of county-wide elected officials. Clerk Debbie Smith, Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff. Drain Commissioner Thomas Doyle. Surveyor Brian Reynolds. Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. Sheriff Steve DeBoer and Treasurer Sue Vandccar. Clerk Deb Smith reported that the total voter turnout was 38.804. or 67.9 percent of reg istered voters. Bush, Abraham win school mock vote Hastings High School held a mock elec­ tion Monday. Oct. 30. Each student was invited to vole as long as. they had regis­ tered prior to Oct. 30. In the presidential race. George W. Bush and Dick Cheney won with 102 votes or 54 percent of the vote. Al Gore and Joe Lieber­ man received 54 or 29 percent of the vote Ralph Nader received 27 votes or 14 per­ cent and the other third parties received 3 percent of the vote. In the senatorial race. Spence Abraham won with 127 votes or 67 percent of the vole. Debbie Stebanow received 42 or 22 percent of the vote. The third parties received 11 percent of the vole. In the race for the House of Representa­ tives. Vem Ehlers won w ith 110 votes or 59 percent. Timothy W. Steele received 50 votes or 27 percent. The third parties received 14 percent of the vote. In the race for the state representative. Gary Newell won. receiving 130 voles or 71 percent Henry A. Sanchez received 53 votes or 29 percent. The results of each proposal were as fol­ lows: Proposal one did not pass. The “no” votes were 136 or 73 percent of the vote. The “yes” voles were 51 voles or 27 percent of the vote. Proposal Two did not pass. The “no” votes were 104 or 57 percent. The “yes” votes were 78 or 43 percent. Proposal Three (Thomapple Manor) did pass. The “yes” votes were 118 voles or 65 percent. The “no" votes were 64 or 35 per­ cent. campaign to unseat Kaiser in the Aug. 8 primary. Similarly. Mark Doster, who defeated Teresa Miller in the GQP primary in « August, .bested, her again hr the general, 9960 to 299;-t*-Prairieville Township. • Miller decided to run a write-in campaign after she lost in the primary. Another write-in bid that failed was that of Yankee Springs Treasurer Robert Herold, who lost to John Jerkatis 1,440 to 169 after losing a much closer primary race Aug. 8. The two Republican candidates for Prairieville trustee seats, Lloyd S. Goyings and Rebecca Gray, both won over Democrats. Goyings, who is stepping down as supervisor, collected 694 votes and Gray had 935. Democrats County to seek Renaissance Zone status by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A unanimous Barry County Board of Commissioners last Thursday gave a green •light to apply for a Michigan Renaissance Zone in collaboration with Ionia County. A Renaissance Zone designation is con­ sidered a valuable economic development tool because of tax breaks that can be granted at state and local levels to new businesses and for the expansion of exist­ ing businesses. Commissioners also agreed last week to spend SI0,000 as its share of the $20,000 cost to hire the Anderson Economic Group of Lansing to prepare the application. Ionia will pay the same. At least 11 other communities around the state have expressed interest in seeking the one remaining renaissance zone. The Ionia County Board of Commis­ sioners also approved participating in the zone application with Barry last week. Io­ nia and Barry's separate Economic Alliance boards gave their appoval last week, too. The Barry-Ionia application has to be filed with the Michigan Economic Devel­ opment Corp, by Dec. 15. A rtviw board makes recommendations for designation based on a competitive review of applica­ tions received, and the State Administrative Board makes the final zone designations, subject to rejection by the legislature. "We're practically surrounded by Renassiance Zones and that gives them (other municipalities) interesting advantages to at­ tract the kind of industry that I'm hearing in my work around the county that we want - high tech, high paying, clean indus­ tries." said William Wcisgerbcr, who has been hired by the Barry County Board to help forge a new economic development plan. There are currently 20 renassiance zones in Michigan. New business will "go immediately to the renassiance zones as opposed to coming See ZONE, continued page 18 Al Gore got 67 votes and George Bush got 198 votes in a mock election at Northeastern Elementary Tuesday that was conducted by Tim Newsted's fourth­ grade class and included students in grades 1-5. Prior to voting, students read about the election in their Weekly Readers. Newsted's class is pictured above. Students in Leslie Ivens' first-grade class at Delton Kellogg Elementary culminated studies in the election process with a mock election Tuesday in which 15 voted for George Bush and 2 voted for Al Gore. The students made a bulletin board (pictured behind them), made paper bag eagles to help parents remember to vote, made oookmarks. practiced vocabulary related to the election, made hats, and studied Time for Kids magazines about the presidential race. The election studies helped students become more aware of the democratic process, Ivens said. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 9. 2000 - Page 3 Local teachers receive mini-grants for programs Two Hastings and four Delton teachers have been awarded mini-grants by the Calhoun. Branch and Barry Intermediate School Districts, with financial support from the Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation. The grants were among 27 given to area teachers to support programs in individual buildings that address a variety of needs in the areas of science, math, language arts, creative thinking, alternative education, practical living skills, and the arts. A re­ quirement of each grant was that it be linked to one of the school improvement Delton Kellogg Elementary teachers (from left) Jodi Hammond, Jenny Wandell. Bart) Hooten and Kate Boothroyd each received $500 mini-grants. An orienteering class taught students how to use a map and compass. goals adopted in the applicant's building and must enhance student instruction in ways that are not possible without a grant. In Hastings, Pleasantview Elementary teachers Michelle Eppink and Rebecca Parker received grants of $500 apiece. Eppink's grant will help first grade students learn about their school and local commu­ nity as the class participates in various ac­ tivities. The students will read and write about their communities, visit local busi­ nesses, and listen to invited guests from the community talk about their jobs. The students will also be involved in a com­ munity awareness project such as picking up trash at the local library or post office. Students will become aware that each per­ son in a community has an important role to play. Parker's grant will increase kindergarten and first grade students' awareness of life cycles and the continuous change of living things in the environment through nature and wildlife on the school grounds, in stu­ dents' back yards, and at a visit to a local animal sanctuary. In the classroom, stu­ dents' experiences will be further enhanced through the reading of content area books, the guided and shared reading of related children's literature, and through hands-on science activities where they learn moie about the animals and living things en­ countered in their first-hand experiences. In Delton, DK Elementary teachers Jenny Wandell, Katy Boothroyd, Barbara Hooten and Jodi Hammond received grants of $500 apiece. WandeB's grant will provide literacy backpacks that kindergarten students can carry home to assist parents in participat­ ing in fun activities with their children. The students will practice with their kits at home with their parents and then will have the opportunity to come into school the next day and act out their book in front of their classmates. Boothroyd's grant will allow first-grade students to engage in a singing and reading experience on a daily basis. Students will have the opportunity to use a music maker, chime-along, computer programs and song cards/tapes to develop their appreciation of music and literature. Hooten's grant will provide books in bags for kindergarten through second grade students to transport from school to home to foster a positive home/school connec­ tion. Hammond's grant will involve students taking home books on a daily basis to read at home with family members. Students will be a part of the book topic selection. MANOR...continued from page 1 many people who "worked extremely hard” to promote the millage proposal, which now takes the burden off Thomapple Manor's financial woes. "We can get back to business. The res­ idents and health care are the most im­ portant," he said. Jan Geiger, HA Board chair, said she was impressed with the "good community effort" in support of the millage. "I'm so excited and so grateful for the support of the voters," Geiger said. She was especially pleased with the confidence of voters in seeing the importance of the priority to help Thomapple Manor and its patients financially. Geiger said she's also locking forward to working with commissioners on other programs for the Manor, such as a grant fur the Alzheimers* wing, and other health care industry changes. The millage will provide supplemental funding of about $985,000 during the first year of the tax to help maintain and operate Thomapple Manor and acquire "equipment and property." Friends of Thomapple Manor have said that the millage will allow the current programs and quality of care to be con­ tinued at Thomapple Manor, which accepts patients regardless of their ability to pay. Thomapple Manor officials have already cut $550,000 from budget expenses. including salary and benefit reductions, in 1999, and those reductions have been carried over into the 2000 budget. Despite those cuts, Thomapple Manor posted a net loss of $710,000 last year. Given financial projections for 2001, many more cuts in expenses and/or services would have been made if the millage failed. The tax increase will be collected from 2000-09. The need for Thomapple Manor's pro­ posed operational millage stems from a revised Medicare reimbursement system, called the Prospective Payment System (PPS) for long-term care providers, im­ plemented by federal and state governments in January 1999. The system was inadequate to pay the full cost of care provided to Thomapple Manor residents that year. In fact, it psxd $400,000 less to the fa­ cility in 1999 than it would have in 1998 for the same care given. About 20 percent of the skilled nursing facilities that participate in Medicare around the United States have been forced into bankruptcy as a result of the Balanced Budget Act and the Balanced Budget Refinement Act, which reduced reimbursements, DeYoung has told local community groups. The aquatic life of a pond was the focus of one of the activities. Students learned what owls eat by examining ow! p Bists. Hastings fifth-graders enjoy camp experience One hundred and sixty fifth-graders from Northeastern, Southeastern and Star Elementary recently spent three days at the Ebersole Environmental Education Center near Wayland participating in a variety of activities, including canoeing, orienteering, leathercrafts, pond studies, owl studies, archery, and the study of animals and mammals. Here, students are pictured prior to boarding buses for the camp. At night, students participated in fun activities, like this 'Creature Feature,’ where they created a creature out of newspapers and then made up a story to go along with the creature that they presented to the rest of the students. Students learned how to shoot a bow Canoeing was one of the camp activities. Students made leather items in one of the Ebersole classrooms. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 9. 2000 LETTERS from our readers... Bullies ruin Halloween spirit Dear editor. On Halloween Night, our 11-year-old son was attacked and candy stolen. We do not care about the candy - it is the fact that this was a group of five older chil­ dren preying on three younger children. The culprits were in masks. The perpetra­ tor was weanng a mask similar to the mask from the movie “Scream.” Wc would like the stolen bag and flash­ light back. What we really want is the par­ ents of these bullies to be aware of the fact that their immature teen was terrorizing Al Gore and his supporters are socialists younger children Keep the bullies home' This is supposed to be a night of fun and merriment with a little bit of scare What it turned into for us.was devastating night Our son was traumatized! Anyone who knows a child who came home with a canvas bag that says “Save A Tree” and a flashlight, perhaps should ques­ tion how he got them. Wc feel there should be an apology. If you arc the perpetrator, be a man. apologize! You, know who we arc now. Randall and Lori Beduhn, Hastings LU rite Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and namos will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Know Your LEGISLATORS: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. ' ■ Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. •20510, phone (202) 224-6221. Distript office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134,'Grtlhtf’Rapids. Mfch. "phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Inring, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. To the editor: “How could one heart hold so much hatred? this was the first sentence of a response in the Oct. 19 Banner, to a letter written earlier by Maureen Dudley. I use this as one example of how it seems impossible to criticize the Democrats with­ out being accused of being some sort of Nazi. Mrs. Dudley's letter seemed pretty low key and reasonable to me. Mrs. Dudley mentioned the fact that the communist Chinese government had con­ tributed to the Clinton-Gore campaigns. Her critic said these contributions were “alleged." How do you respond to people who simply refuse to face reality? This critic’ went on to moan and groan about the Republicans taking twice as much money from large col norations. I’m not sure where this fellow got his figures, but this is another perfect example of the hope­ less mentality wc arc dealing with. Should I have to remind people that the Chinese involved here arc a Communist dictator­ ship. and that our supposedly mean and nasty large corporations arc Americans? Who creates jobs and new technology*? Who has expanded our prosperity? For sure, not the government. The government docs more to crush free enterprise than any­ thing. Yes, it is a tough old world out there, but government is no solution to improving our quality of life. If you study this closely you will find that for the average person nearly 50 percent of their camings arc already going to all the different taxes. Various levels of govern­ ment. through income taxes, social security, sales taxes, property taxes, gas taxes, import and excise taxes, etc., arc getting half your paycheck. It is your biggest overall expense. It is why two people must work to support so many households. For some people taxes cost more than food, mortgage, and utilities combined. What do you really get in return? Gov­ ernment is very good at making things less efficient and more complicated, adding tons of paperwork and rules to obey, taking our money, and attacking our civil liberties. All of this is costing society more than just money. The government can make you do things by force, with their guns if they so choose. Big bad basijebj. by thlmiclves, cannot really make*fbu aoTinythTfig You do not have to work/it a job you do not like. A business cannot make you purchase their products. Big business cannot control your life unless they get the government to enforce some sort of new law they desire. This alone is a good argument for small­ er. less' intrusive, government. I can perfectly well understand how Mrs. Dudley was not able to connect with this critic of hers, so I will try to be more clear. Al Gore and his supporters are socialists. The hardcore, the activists who work behind the scenes, arc socialists. Socialism, in a nutshell, means a cradle to grave wel­ fare state for everyone, no choice in the matter. The government will take care of you, or so they say,.but you will toe the line. They will control every aspect of your life. Government “benefits" arc not for free. It docs not matter if you believe in socialism or not. They do. and they arc bringing it to us a step at a time. The point is, wc have enough government already. The reason some people may not be getting the help that they need is because of the incompe­ tence and corruption of government man­ agement. They arc never held accountable, they never take responsibility for their behavior. I stress the word “management” here. In the private sector, lousy manage­ ment will eventually suffer some conse­ quences Also. I am sick and tired of the Clintongore government telling us how to save the children, or trying to scare us about all the poor old people out there, staggering around, from lack of food or medicine. Clinton-Gore-Libcrman have no credibility at ail. Finally, this critic of Mrs. Dudley seemed to think that Clinton-Gore had reduced the size of the government because the federal work force was reduced by “several hun­ dred thousand " The actual figure is around 300.000. Once again, this is very frustrat­ ing. because the facts seem to confuse these people. Just about all of this reduction was in the military, and civilian employees of the military. Besides, the “size" of government is not measured by how many clock-punchers are on the payroll It is measured by its expan­ sion of power, through new regulations, and how much of our money is being confiscat­ ed. In both respects, the present administra­ tion has taken more out of our pockets, and attacked the Constitution (Bill of Rights), more than any other administration in histo­ ry You cannot separate any of these issues, they are all related to a single philosophy. Gore will continue this process, that is his goal, his bottom line. Mark Porritt, Nashville The historic school is “Hinds” To the editor: It was with great pleasure I read the arti­ cle in the Tuesday. Oct. 31. issue of the Reminder ’HHS Students Renovate His­ toric Schoolhouse" Cousins Bob and Dale always kept it up in tiptop shape so it’s good to sec the school being maintained again. However, there s one correction that needs to be made. The name of the school is not the “Hines” school, but the “Hinds” school. The school was named after John S. Hinds, who was an early settler of Hope Township. This has been known as Hinds Comers ever since. Shirley Case, Hastings Sign vandalism was cowardly To the editor: I find it very sad, sick, and cowardly when a candidate running for office is so desperate that his "supporters" must run down the opponent's political signs in people's yards. This past weekend, that was exactly what happened. Someone drove across our yard and into the ditch. They are lucky that they didn’t roll their vehicle. They came within a quarter of an inch of running over the green telephone box in our yard. Had they succeeded it would have been a mess fora lot of people. Our yard and sign were not the only ones to be vandalized. Since the State Police are aware of the situation, let's hope they find the guilty parties. 1 understand that there was evidence left behind. Deanna Taylor Hastings New road work welcome names. The weather sure has played a help­ ing hand in this project. It is nice to sec such positive government work during a time of anti-govcmmcntal ranting. I hope everyone agrees on this issue. Jose’ R. Blanco, ... Gun Lake To the editor: As a resident of Allegan County and a Realtor in Barry County, I want to compli­ ment the MDOT team and the road resur­ facing company for the fine work that is being done on 129th Avenue Chief Noon­ day, A-42, and M-179. Yes, this is the same road with dijlcrctf Water is usable arid drinkable Dear editor: This letter is in response to Jullianna Benedict’s recent letter in the Hastings Ban­ ner. I have lived in that neighborhood long before there was a landfill (and still do) and the H2O was and is quite rusty. This is due to the iron in the soil. There arc many ways to lessen that. It is dnnkablc and used for cooking and laundry. The water table from the lake fows toward the landfill, so that is the culprit of the H2O having some odor. There arc 12 wells at the landfill that arc tested four times a year. I believe she should have obtained more information before writing her letter. Mrs. R.H. Gcrlingcr, Hastings ■ 1 anasaas For Your Convenience... Use the NEW SERVICE of <J-A<1 Graphics Quality PHOTO PROCESSING! Fast, Quality, Convenient! 2moaIsoo... HastingsBaNNESR PUBLIC OPINION: Dtvoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Election Day holiday? How would you fee! ’ •- —Dav » Saturday or Sunday holiday once every two years in r..r.e to get out and vole? Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Dms*oh of J-Ad Grapnel inc 1351 N. M-43 Highway Hastngs. Ml 49058 0602 (616) 945 9554 John Jacoba °res>d»nt Joyce Ryan Treasurer Frederic Jacoba VcaPres-deni Stephen Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Editor! 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But if it's on a weekend, you have religious observations to consider." "I don't think it should be on a weekend or holiday, but I do think it should be a holiday. Some states close schools and offices on Election Day." "Personally, 1 think there is no excuse that people shouldn't get out and vote. The polls are open until 8 p.m. I don't think they need to change it." "Some would still have to work on a Sunday. It would be more convenient for people who don't have to work on the weekend. Without more votes, it wouldn’t be a real presidential election." �Th, Hastngs Banner - Thursday Novwnbw S. 2000 - Papa 5 COMMISSIONER... cossUmied from pace 1 In a second board vote Oct. 24 on whether to appoint Bolet, Herrington can a vole in favor of his son-in-law dur­ ing a motion that ended in a 4-4 board tie. The Ceptral Services Committee then was asked by Board Chairman Janies Bailey to recommend another candidate for consideration at another meeting. The question is whether an outgoing board has the right to fill seats dial are not available until after the new board is in office," said Jones Dwyer. "In the past. I'm aware that a different appointment may have been made if the board had waited. This does not have to do with 'who,' it has to do with the process'" According to the complaint, "the law of the Stale of Michigan does not allow a prospective appointment to fill an an­ ticipated vacancy in a public office ex­ cept when made by a person or body which, as then constituted, is empowered to fill the vacancy when it arises." However, County Attorney Rich Mc­ Nulty also states that the law "is very clear," on the side of the Board of Com­ missioners. It's not only the commissioners' right but it's the commissioners' duly to ap­ point members to serve on boards con­ sisting of appointed members, said Mc­ Nulty. To lake it to the legal extreme would cripple not only county government, but local as well as state government." he said. They couldn't pass budgets for the The Adventures of Numberman Todays Adventure: Underground. The London “Mind the Gap.” the Idutfcfi&ktt Warci' as the doors open on the London Underground train. The hordes of locals and tourists vic for limited scats and stand­ ing room. Smart patrons walk to the very ends of the platform knowing the first and last car­ riages will contain fewer passengers than the center ones. Others look up at the dis­ play board to sec when the next train is scheduled to arrive. They know that if the platform is crowded, it means there has been a delay in the system. Since the herd will attempt to crowd onto the first avail­ able train, they wait an additional two to four minutes for the next train. Known as the “tube.” the London subway system consists of 13 separate lines. They arc named Bakcrloo, Central. Circle, District. East London. Hammersmith. Jubilee, Metropolitan. Northern. Piccadilly. Victoria. Waterloo, and Docklands. Each line has a distinct color: brown, red, yellow, green, orange, pink, silver, maroon, black, purple, blue, and pale green. Ticket prices depends on the number of zones one travels. For most tourists, zone one and zone two reach all the desired spots. If you arc going to spend more than a few days in London, it is advisable to obtain a visitors travel-card. You will need a pass­ port size picture. Travel-cards arc available at the tube stations. For zones one and two the price is 18 pounds for seven days per person. (About $27 US) Your picture is inserted into a yellow plastic wallet along with a seven-day ticket. This ticket is your entrance and exit from the tube system. To enter you place the tick­ et into the slot. It pops up next to the turn­ stile as you pass through. (Be sure to grab your ticket and put it back in the wallet!) The gates open and you walk through. Upon arriving at your destination, you again slide the card into the slot and walk through the turnstile. Uniformed guards stand at the exits. If you lose your ticket or try to get on without one. the Tine is an automatic ten pounds. No excuses! But the recent headlines show that the public is incensed with these fines and there arc plans to scrap the fines as of 2001. Tourists will most likely spend the major­ ity of their travel on the Bakcrloo. Circle. District. Central. Piccadilly. Victoria. Northern and Jubilee lines. These eight serve central London. When booking a hotel, you may wish to check the location to the nearest tube stop. Most stations have escalators or elevators. But understand there arc staircases to negotiate as well. The tubes are not friendly if you have a heart condition or are disabled. Once past the turnstiles, you make a deci­ sion which line you want. (Every third or fourth station has more than one line inter­ secting with another). You then have to decide in which direction you wish to go. Look for the two white sign boards located at the bottom of escalators or stairways. The sign on the left indicates the stations 2001 budget year, for example. The commissioners have the power until Jan. 1." McNulty argued that the board as cur­ rently constituted "is authorized." "Their position is that they won't be constituted until Jan. 1." said McNulty. "Our position is that they are currently constituted. They think there is a dis­ crepancy. but wc don't." McNulty said the law provides that boards can anticipate vacancies and make provisions therefore. According to Herrington's complaint, the controversy can "only be determined by an adjudication in the nature of Declaratory Judgment, as provided by law." Frazier said he became involved in the complaint because "this is something I feel strongly about," he said. "I don't have any reason to be talked into any­ thing." He confirmed, however, that Jones Dwyer is representing him and Herring­ ton free of charge. Dwyer’s husband, Robert Dwyer, chal­ lenged the board on the legalities of their appointment efforts at the Oct. 10 meet­ ing when he cited a 1933 Attorney Gen­ eral opinion to support his position. "I would ask the board to simply obey the law," said Dwyer. "Save yourselves a trip to Circuit Court and save the tax­ payers having again to pay for this ille­ gal action." Commissioner Rod Goebel said then that he thinks the County Board mem­ bers whose terms begin on that same the trains on your left will serve. The sign on the right indicates the stations served to your right. The first station listed on the board is one in which you arc standing. Find the destination you want by looking down the list of each board. Proceed to the platform. If there is no train in the station, iook overhead in the middle of the platform for the sign that tells you when the next train is scheduled for arrival. So for instance, if you arc standing in the Gloucester Road (pronounced ’Gloster’) tube station, Piccadilly line, and you wish to go to Covcnt Garden, the board will show that a train named Cockfosters will arrive in two minutes. (Trains arc identified by their final destinations, because as they leave the central city, they may divide to separate suburbs and locations). If the plat­ form is packed with people, look at the board to sec when the second or third train is scheduled. There may be another train in four to eight minutes. Th© closer they together, the* better your chance of finding one with open scats or standing room, by waiting for the next one. If you imagine a giant oval race course, the oval is defined by the Circle and District tube lines. The Central line cuts straight through the oval horizontally The Piccadilly line cuts through the oval at a 45 degree angle. The Jubilee, Bakcrloo, Victoria, and Northern lines cut through the oval vertically. Next adventure: Where to say in London. Note Io readers: To book a trip to London with a travel agent who has been there, email: patschuuringf&aol.com. Fax h 616­ 878-9503. Copyright. Numberman 2000. All rights reserved. date should make the appointment. "I speak with the Dwyers quite often," said Frazier. "They don't have to put me up to anything. I don't have any reason to be talked into anything." Herrington, said Dwyer, has had con­ cerns in the past about the board's au­ thority to make prospective appoint­ ments. "It's his opinion that if it's not legally correct, it's a task left up to the new board and it's very clear that the law backs us up on that position," Jones Dwyer said. She admitted that Herrington is "in essence" filing an action against himself because he is a member of the Board of Commissioners. "He was one who expressed reserva­ tion as to the current board making the selection," Jones Dwyer said. According to Jones Dwyer, the Board of Commissioners has routinely made such necessary appointments at the ends of each even-numbered calendar year and that the legalities of those appoint­ ments had not been publicly questioned until the Oct. 10 meeting. "This is the first time the board has discussed that question out loud," said Jones Dwyer. According to the complaint, the Board of Commissioners is expected to con­ tinue with efforts to make the Road Commission appointment at the Nov. 14 meeting. Frazier said he did not try other means to resolve the differences of opinion re­ garding the law because "the board may go ahead and appoint regardless," he said. "I'm not sure they're going to want to hear from anyone in particular. It wouldn't surprise me to see them ap­ point" He added that he believes Herrington filed the complaint because "it's hard to get people's attention when they're so fo­ cused on one thing that they haven't seen the broad picture. I believe the language is there for everybody to see." Judge Fisher has scheduled a hearing Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. when the Board of Commissioners will answer and show cause why a preliminary injunction should not be issued preventing them frommaking appointments to offices "the terms of which do not begin until after Dec. 31, including but not limited to ap­ pointments to the Barry County Road Commission." Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Give a call at 945-9554 (yreaf woKEocrr During The GreatAmerican Smokeout November 16th, These Area Restaurants Will Go Smoke-Free. Arby’s Roast Beef Restaurant. Hastings Back Door Deli Burger King Restaurant, Hastings Jonny Conoon's Italian Eatery. Hastings Kentucky Fned Chicken, Hastings McDonald's Restaurant. Gun Lake McDonald s Restaurant. Hastings Subway Sandwiches & Salads. Hastings Subway Sandwiches & Salads. Nashville Wendy's Restaurant. Hastings AMERICAN CANCER Tsocety Support Local Retailers Who Fight For Your Right To Clean Air. From left, Robert Boyle as George Gibbs, Malt Harper as the stage manager, and Brooke Bourdo as Emily Webb are pictured practicing for the wedding scene. Delton High presents “Our Town” "Our Town," a Pulitzer prize-winning play by Thornton Wilder, will be presented by Delton Kellogg High School students Nov. 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Delton Kellogg High School Auditorium. Tickets are $3 apiece. The play takes place in the town of Grover's Comers. NH. The story centers around the Gibbs and Webb families and a love affair between young George Gibbs and Emily Webb. In the first act theatergoers are introduced to the town, its history, and the character of the town's citizens. The second act culminates in a wedding scene, and the third act takes the audience to a cemetery where many of the towns­ people are "patiently and smilingly await­ ing not judgment. but greater understand­ ing." The play is directed by high school teacher Janet Tower. Assistant Director is teacher Matt Cashen. �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 9. 2000 Hastings Manufacturing reports decrease in earnings Hastings Manufacturing Company has announced results for the third quarter and nine months ended Sept. 30. The Hastings-based manufacturer of pis­ ton rings and other automotive products reported net income of $25,331. or 3 cents per diluted share, on net sales of $8.0 mil­ lion in the third quarter of 2000. compared with net income of $62,565. or 8 cents per diluted share, on net sales of $9.0 million in the same quarter of 1999. Hastings attributed the decrease in earn­ ings primarily to lower sales and increased investment in sales and marketing. The com­ pany said the decrease in sales during the 2000 third quarter reflects overall softness in the market for replacement parts. Hastings reported lower sales in the domestic and Canadian aftermarkets, as well as decreased sales in the private brand and original equipment markets due to mar­ ket consolidation. These sales were offset partially by stronger sales in the export mar­ ket, reflecting increased sales by one of the company’s primary export customers “Wc are pleased to sec a rebound in our export markets, and wc arc investing in sales and marketing initiatives that wc believe will help spur additional domestic sales moving forward." said Andrew F. Johnson, co-chief executive officer. "Our move to lean production has allowed us to realize some operating efficiencies that, when cou­ pled with sales increases, should benefit our bottom-line profitability." The company’s gross profit margin improved to 29.8 percent in the third quarter of 2000. compared with 26.4 percent during the same period last year. Hastings attrib­ uted the improvement to improved produc­ tivity, lower raw material costs and the absence of certain manufactuiing costs incurred in the 1999 third quarter. Operating expense increased 3.5 percent over the prior-ycar quarter, reflecting addi­ tional investment in advertising, promotion­ al and selling efforts in the 2000 third quar­ ter General and administrative expenses fell slightly versus the year-ago penod. "Wc arc working to manage costs and invest in the appropriate programs to gener­ ate additional sales.” Johnson said. "Addi­ tionally. we continue to make strides in improving our gross profit margin, which is a tribute to our shift to lean manufacturing, and we art encouraged that, despite lower sales, we have been able to post higher net income for the first nine months of the year." Hastings reported net income increased 47.5 percent to $536,693, or $0.72 per share, during the first nine months of 2000, compared with $363,780, or $0.47 per share, during the same period in 1999. The company reported sales of $26.5 million for the first nine months of 2000. compared with $27.7 million during the first nine months of 1999. Hastings generated $507,890 in net cash flow from operations Hastings also reported that its board of directors declared a 5 cents regular quarter­ ly dividend, payable Dec 1*5. to sharehold­ ers of record al the dose of business on Fri­ day. Nov. 17. In light of soft market condi­ tions and the Company’s efforts to invest in additional sales and growth initiatives, the board voted to suspend indefinitely the $0.03 extra dividend it has paid quarterly during the first nine months of 2000. Hastings attributed the increase in net income over the first nine months of 2000 to improved gross profit margin. During the first nine months of 2000, gross profit mar­ gin increased to 30.7 percent, compared with 27.5 percent during the year-ago peri­ od. The company also noted that 1999 costs were negatively affected by the conversion to lean manufacturing and related start-up costs for new production processes. “Wc arc pleased that our gross profit mar­ gin has returned to historic levels, evidence that the improvements we have made in our operating process arc providing us with greater efficiencies.” said Mark R.S. John­ son. co-c! ief executive officer. "The shift to lean man ifacturing created additional labor and overhead costs during 1999. but wc have substantially addressed these issues and nvw look forward to improving produc­ tion levels, quality and delivery over the quarters to come." since the second quarter of 1998. Hastings Manufacturing Company serves the automotive parts market with piston rings, mechanics' specialty tools and addi­ tives for engines, transmission and fuel sys­ tems. The piston rings and mechanics' spe­ cialty tools, available under the "Hastings" brand name, are marketed primarily through independent warehouse distributors, retail­ ers. and on a limited basis, direct to original equipment manufacturer*. The additives products available under the "Casite" brand name arc marketed through The Casite Company. WorshipTogether. .. ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 2601 49050 Pastor, Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9:30a.m.; Sunday School 1100 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p m . Bible Study &. Prayer Time Wednesday ntghts 6 30 p.m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHLRCH 805 S JcITcnon Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4.30 pm, Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m and 11 -00 a.m . Confession Saturday 3 30-415 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich W. Clat ton Garrison, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m . classes for all ages Morning Worship IO.45a m. Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7 00 p.m. arc Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or First grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi. South. Pas­ WOODGROV E BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH tor Bicnt Branham, Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben School at 10 00 am; Worship 11 00 a m.; Evening Service at 6 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Herring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9.30 a m . Church Service 10:30 a m . Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ Bible 7 00 p.m ings. Junior-Senior High QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 a.m.. P.O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission uf St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p.m COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 45 a.m Traditional. 10:15 a.m Sun­ day School. 11:15 a.m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided. Junior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon. Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p m. For more information call the church office THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549. Saturday services are at 6:00 p.m. Sunday Service Times arc 8'30 a.m.. 9:55 a.m. and 11.20 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Stale Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, 6:00 p.m Evening celebration for all. I Wednesday. 6 30 p m . Kid's Alive for ages 2 through Fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 a m.. Senior Adult Bible Study For fur­ ther information call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North AU HiumaRo Michael Anton, PBWr W*' (6I6IM4' 4414 Bstidw. Nov 12 8 00 A 10 45 a m Worship; 9:30 vices: Sunday. 11 00 a m.. Sunday School. 10 a.m for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT -THE THE BIBLE.” 600 Powell Rd . (One mile cast of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) AlfUtated with Conservative Grucr Brethren Churches. International. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday School Classes 9 45 am. SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10 45 am. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:<M p.m.. Thursday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m All ages always wel­ come SPECIAL CREATION SCIENCE EVANGELISM VIDEO SERIES (very imformalivc. but light-hearted) by Dr Kent Hovind. Sundays 7 p.m . starting Sept. 10 thru December EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W Center St. (corner of S Broad­ way and W. Center St ). Church Office (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr Charles P. McCabe III. Rector Mr F William Vbctberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship Ser­ vices • 8 a m and 10 a.m Chil­ drens Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a m Sunday Nursery Avail­ able at 10 a m Wednesday Choir Practice at 7 p m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev Timm Oyer, Pastor Sunday Services; 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a in Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6:00 p.m. evening Service. Wednesday 7:00 p nt. Sen ices for Adults. Teens and Children H ASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. Nursery and children^ activities thru the 4th grade available for Sunday and Wednesday services, nursery thru age 3 for Saturday service. Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office horns. Wed Thurv 9 a.m io 12 noon. Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10.45 a.m. Morning Worship, Sun. 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship (Gr. 6-12); Sun. evening service as announced in weekly bulletin 6 p.m . Wed. 6­ 8 p.m Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5lh). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.); Wed 7 p m. Prayer Mtg (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ vices -9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 1100 a.m. Holy Communion Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 pin For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev David T. Hustwick 948-9604 Rev Deacon David S Mohrhardi 517-627­ 9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all ser­ vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlaw n. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor; Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr Adult Min­ istries. 9.30 a.m Sunday School for all ages. 10 45 a m . Morning Worship Service. 6:00 p.m. Evening Service; 7:00 p m. Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6.30 p m . Aw ana. Sr and Jr High Youlh. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office, 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMl,'NITY CHLRCH Electing at Maple Valley High 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship 11 am. 4152-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Time before School Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) Mindy. Evening Service 6pm. hursday Bible Study 7 p.m If in­ the service Nursery, childrens ministry, youlh group, adult small terested in a free Home Bible group ministry, leadership train­ Study, please call for more details ing This information on worship services is pro­ vided by The Hastings Banner, the churches anil these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPOR ATED of Hastings 6:30-10 00 pm. Rock Group. High School Youth Group Lock­ In. Saturday, Nov 11 9.30 a m Catechism 2; 8:00 Narcotics Anonymous Monday. Nov. 13 - 7.00 p.m. Women of Faith, Adven­ turers Tuesday. Nov. 14 7'00 pm. Youth Committee. ' Passing On Your Legacy." Stewardship Committee. 7 30 Overeaters Anonymous Wednesday. Nov 15 10:00 a m. WordWatchcrs. 7 00 Member FD I C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. j ^^ichard^lotchkiss HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 a m Sunday. Oct 22 • Ser­ mon will be presented by Pastor Elmer Fauu 8:30 a m Alternative Worship Service. 9 30 a m Sun­ day School - every Sunday, classes are available for everyone Classes for children and youth arc based on grade level Three classes Goodwill. Genests and In His Steps arc taught for adults 10 30 a m Coffee Fellowship Radio Broadcast 11:00 a m Traditional Worship Services Childcare avail­ able for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade Wc have Pioneer clubs every Wednesday from 4 00 p tn. to 5 00 p m directed by Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Ed­ ucation FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Thursday. Nov 2 - 8 30 a m. Women's Bible Study Saturday. Nov 4 - f 00 a m Make apple pics. 2 00 p m Middle High llayndc and Bonfire Sun­ day. Nov 5 - 8 30 a m Chancel Choir. 9 (X) a m Traditional Wor­ ship Serv ice. 9 20 a m Childcn s Worship. 10 00 am "Coffee Hour" in the Dining Room. 10 10 a m Sunday School for all ages. 11 2d a in Contemporary Worship Service. 1150 am Children's Worship The 9 00 Service is broadcast . • WBCH-AM The 11 20 Serv ice appears on local ca­ ble throughout the week Nursery is provided during both services Children's Worship is available Charlene (Charlie) Hubbert ANNISTON. AL - Richard J. Hotchkiss. 74. of Anniston. AL. formerly of Hastings, died Oct. 2 at Springfellow Memorial Hospital in Anniston of a long illness. He was bom in Grand Rapids. March 5, 1926. the son of Harry and Lota Hotchkiss and was raised in Hastings and attended schools there. Mr. Hotchkiss was in the Army from 1944-1947. He re-entered in 1961 and made a career there retiring in 1978 as a financial officer. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 924 and American Legion Post 26 of Anniston, AL. He served in World War II in Europe. Korea and Vietnam. He loved county western music, played the guitar and sang beautifully. Survivors include his wife, Lily May (Morrow) Hotchkiss, of Anniston; a daugh­ ter. Olga R. Lanemann of Ogdenburg, NJ.; son-in-law. Raymond “Ken" Lanemann Jr. of NJ.; daughter-m-law. Jackie Hotchkiss, Of Battle Creek; ahrter. Melvina (Hotchkiss) YbbiasHastings; three grandchildren; Corina L. Lanemann. of NJ.; James N. Hotchkiss Jr. and Christopher Allen Hotchkiss, of Battle Creek; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son James N. Hotchkiss Sr., two sisters Faydalia Joan Hotchkiss, Helen M. Erickson and two brothers Elwin Roberts and James Weldon Hotchkiss. Graveside services were held Oct. 5 at Edgemont Cemetery with Rev. Tom Bell officiating and Gray Brown Service Mortuary in charge, with full military rites. Worship during both serv ices NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan Sunday School (all ages); 6:00­ 8:00 p m.. Middle School Youth Thursday. Nov. 9 - 7 00 p m. Catcchumenatc Friday. Nov. 10 - | Gertrude F. Pease NASHVILLE - Gertrude F. Pease. 82. of Nashville, died Sunday. Oct. 29 at Battle Creek Health System. She was bom July 13, 1918 in Mulliken to Kenneth and Eva (Dartch) Bailey. She married Clifford H. Pease on June 30. 1940. She worked several years as a nurses aides in the Bellevue and Charlotte areas. She was a life member of Kalamo OES and active with the Kalamo Methodist Church where she was choir director and a Sunday School teacher. She played the piano and harmonica and enjoyed reading, crocheting, crossword and jigsaw puzzles. Surviving are husband Clifford: daugh­ ters. Helen J. (Ernest) White of Qutncy, Sharon K. (PaulC.. Sr.) Franklin of Nashville and Barbara J. (Charles J.. Sr.) Schutt of Algonac; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; a step-brother. Dennis Jones of Montana and a sister-in­ law. Norma Bailey of Florida. She was preceded in death by sister Donna Therns and brothers Robert Bailey and Martin Bailey in infancy. Services will be held Thursday. Nov. 9 at Shaw Funeral Home. Pastor Glen Branham, officiating. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery. Kalamo. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were by Shaw Funeral Home. Lehman Chapel. Bellevue. ' In Memory Cathi Earl Bowerman I ’2B-6O-ll-Oft-r* When you died it changed our lives forev­ er. We miss your sense of humor, your jokes, your smile. \Xe have many happy memories and we will cling to them and smile through our tears. / Yourgtmtkw Tmntn Mom & Dail J4 Daughters <- / GRAND RAPIDS - Charlene (Charlie) Hubbert, age 59, of Grand Rapids, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000 at Spectrum East in Grand Rapids. She was bom Feb. 10. 1941 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the daughter of Alfred and Grace (Caswell) Savagcau. She attended school in New Hampshire. Mrs. Hubbert married John F. Hubbert Nov. 11, 1960, she lived in New Mexico for 14 years, and moved to Grand Rapids in 1997. She loved taking care of children, crafts, and her angel collection. Employment included. Shoe Factory in New Hampshire, and a Child Care Center in New Mexico. She ‘.yas preceded in death by one broth­ er. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association. Surviving is her husband, John F. Hubbert of Grand Rapids, one son, John Jr. (Donna) Hubbert of Phoenix, Arizona, daughters, Ann Hubbert of Florida, Joyce Hubbert of Grand Rapids, Nancy (David) StaffcnPof Albuquerque, New Mexico, three grandchildren, three brothers and seven sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 6 at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Brent Branham officiated. Arrangements were by Ginbach Funeral Home. | 'Domthy'^LMcHle^Ends^ HICKORY CORNERS - Mrs Dorothy “Lucille" Endsley, age 75. of Hickory Comers, passed away Nov. 4, 2000. "Lucille" was bom in Hastings, Ml. on March 15, 1925, the daughter of Floyd and Dorothy (Loveland) Denny. She was a 36 year member of the Hickory Comers American Legion Auxiliary Post 484 and enjoyed crocheting and watching her soaps. She is survived by her husband Arnold J. Endsley Sr., whom she married by Nov. 11, 1944; a son, Arnold J. Endsley Jr. of Hickory Comers; daughters, Jcric Nutty of Knob Nostcr, MO, Patricia L. Sonickscn of Three Rivers, and Nancy Jo (Clifford) Johnson of Battle Creek; a brother, Robert Denny’ of Battle Creek; sisters. Joyce Boulter of Hastings, Kathryn DeWitt of Hastings, Marian Mauer of Charlotte. Jeanette Hummcll of Ionia, Judy Hopkins of Greenville and Sandra Thurlow of Sheridan, Ml; nine grandchildren; two step grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. "Lucille” was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Georgia Thompson in 1984 and brothers Richard and Jack Denny. Funeral services were conducted at Williams Funeral Home, Delton, on Tuesday, Nov. 7. 2000. Pastor Dan Seng, officiated. Interment East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. The family of O Mike Robinson would like to B thank all those who helped :n txtrB time of need. Wr thank all those " people from First Response and Pennock Hospital. Partor M-.choel Anton. Grace Lutheran Church and organist for the service. W>r»i Funeral Home and stafffor all their help. John A Wanda Barker. Herb A Nadine Smelker. Nancy Larson. Sara A Jeanette Enders and Glen Bnnonl for all the help with the dinner Thanks to all our friends. neighbors and family The Lord took him from hi. but x hts family will neverforget the I kindness and love from all the f . people who loved Mike 1 7U* fx- ■ We make... COPIES COPIES M...99C ar J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on Highway M-43 | CARROLLTON - Edward E. "Cap" Daniels, age 73. of Carrollton, Ml formerly of Delton passed away Oct. 31, 2000. "Cap" was bom in Union City. Ml on Oct. 9, 1927, the son of Harry and Ruby (Carroll) Daniels. He was a veteran who served his country in the Merchant Marines. On July 28, 1946 in Battle Creek, he mar­ ried Jewel Harker who survives. For over 35 years he was a self-employed carpenter and in 1966 he co-founded Go Go Auto Parts in Delton. He was a former Barry County Commissioner, past exulted ruler of B.P.O.E. 1965 Hastings, a member of V.F.W. Post 1566, American Legion Post 0447, F.O.E. Aerie 1010, Am Vets Post 22, and the Moose Lodge 169 Bay City and 1649 Delton. "Cap" was an honor guard for the American Legion and the VF.W. He qpjgrel fdlh h1S wife. .Jewel; bowhng and sharing his talent of carpentry with any person or ■organization Other members of his family include sons: Dan (Julie) Daniels of Battle Creek, Ron (Dec) Daniels of Delton; a daughter, Gloria (Dennis) Harrington of Delton; sis­ ters, Grace Walker, Barbara Norman, Mary Ludwig and Ruth Pifcr, all of California; 10 grandchildren and seven great grandchil­ dren and several nieces and nephews. “Cap" was preceded in death by his par­ ents, four brothers and a sister. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Nov. 3, 2000 at Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Inter­ ment was at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the VF.W. Post 1566, Saginaw will be appreciated. Arrangements were by the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Kenneth J. Nielsen LAKE ODESSA - Kenneth J. Nielsen, age 76. of Lake Odessa, went to be with his Lord Monday evening, Nov. 6,2000. Ken was bom in Lakeview on May 21, 1924 to Sam and Karen (Christensen) Nielsen shortly after they immigrated to the United States from Denmark. His early years were spent in Ionia where he graduated from high school in 1943. On June 10. 1944. he married Fem Hestcrly. Ken served in the U.S. Air Force from 1945-1946, and for the past 48 years had farmed on Tupper Lake Rd. He attend­ ed Grace Brethren Church and had served on the boards of ASC in Ionia and the Lake Odessa Co-Op. Ken was an avid hunter and fisherman and owned bragging rights in several "Big Buck" contests. He was especially devoted to his family and could always find time to spend with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. All his friends and neighbors could depend on Ken being available to lend a helping hand. Ken is survived by Fem, his loving wife of 56 years; his children, John Nielsen; Ruth (Rick) Huckaba; Jean (Larry) White; 11 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; his sisters, Dorothy Bennett and Marjonc Chickering; and many other loving relatives and friends. Ken was preceded in death by his par­ ents; his sisters, Marguerita Baker and Mattie Brooks; and his brother, Carlton Nielsen. The funeral service will be held at Koops Funeral Chapel on Thursday at II a.m. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons or Grace Brethren Church. If you are unable to attend, please sign the family’s Memory Book at www.webobit.com. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 9. 2000 - Page 7 Jlak& OdeUa, NEWS Stantons celebrate 40th anniversary Congratulations Io Norman and Arlene Stanton as they celebrate 40 years together. They were married on Oct. 30th, 1960 in Dowling, Ml. Norman and Arlene have six children and eleven grandchildren. The oc­ casion was celebrated with dinner together. Happy anniversary. Mom and Dad! Kendall-Bloch to wed in April Dan Kendall and Marianne Kcndail. both of Hastings, and Lila Kcndail of Traverse City arc pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter Heather Kendall to Damon Bloch, son of Ron and Nancy Bloch of Nashville. Heather is a 1996 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed in Hastings. Damon is a 1991 graduate of Bellevue High School and is currently employed in Grand Rapids. An April wedding is being planned. Winebrenner-Rasey united in marriage Becky Jo Wincbrcnncr and Matthew Seth Rascy were united in marriage on June 17. 2000. Pastor Daniel Currie performed the ceremony at Hastings First Baptist, in the presence of family and friends. Parents of the bride and groom arc John and Cindy Wincbrcnncr and Dennis and Paula Rascy. Maid of honor was Katy Strouse, cousin of the bride. Bridesmaids were Angie and Kim Wincbrcnncr. sisters of the bride. Flower girl was Chantal Swift, friend of the bride. Best man was Chris Sensing, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Steven Gar­ ner. friend of the groom and Josh Rasey, brother of tSic groom. Ringbearer was Kyle Reed, friend of the bride. The couple honeymooned al Virginia Beach and now live in Lynchburg. Virginia and attend Liberty University. Sage-Hughs to wed Nov. 24 Kevin and Diann Sage of Delton arc proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Leann N. to Faron L. Hughs, son of Bernard and Joan Hughs of Delton. Leann is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and works at Viking Corp, of Hastings. Faron attended Maple Valley School and works for Mensch Manufacturing. A Nov. 24. 2000 wedding is being planned. LEGAL NOTICES Nolice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMADON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L Hamilton Jr., an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to AAA Mortgage and Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 24 1996. and recorded on July 29. 1996 n Liber 667. on Page 827. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans. Inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated July 24. 1996. which was recorded on December 30.1996. m Uber 681. on Page 939. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there ts claimed to be due at the date here of the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND 14/100 dollars ($63. 256.14), mdudmg interest at 9.500% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby i,.ven that said mor*gage will be foredosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 100 pm, on December 14. 2000 Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF WOODLAND Barry County Michigan, and are described as The South 4 Rods of the North 1/2 of Lot 5. Block 1 of the Village of Woodland, according to the recorded Plat thereof, in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 21. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated November 2. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593-1306 Trott 8 Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *97053412 Mustangs (11/30) Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting October 11, 2000 Meeting was called to order at 7 30 p.m Board members present Supervisor Goyings. Treasurer Nottingham. Clerk Nichols. Trustees Herzog, and Miller and members of the public Agenda was approved with additions Minutes of Regular Board Meeting held September 13. 2000 were aoproved with correc­ tions Comments and Petitions from public: Approved motion to remove Doug and Sharon Ford from the SWBCSWA Delinquent Tax Roll Supervisor. Treasurer, and Clerk's reports placed on file. BPH. Hickory, and Pine Lake Fire Dept Reports placed on file Approved Nick Hammond to Pine Lake Ftre Dept pending paperwork and physical Discussed Hickory Corners Fire Dept contract ai.d the above departments working together Police Dept Report placed on file and Police Policies and Procedures presented for review Approved Thomas Reed as Certified Officer to Prairieville Township Police Dept Approved to extend current cable franchise agreement to coincide with another agreement, which expires June 24. 2002 Approved Resolution to change name of public driveway Sandy Beach to Islandview Drive P,Z Ordinance amendments presented for review Approved motion for Health insurance Retirement Suffix (Eligibility requirements for a retree suffix for health insurance) Approved to continue MCTI Enforcement Officers Approved motion for loan to Park Board for acquisition of Gull Lake Park residence up to $15,000 00 to be repaid over a three-year period with interest to general fund Motion approved to pay outstanding tills m the amount of $21,60" 38 Meeting adjourned at 10 15 p.m Normajean Nichols. Clerk Attested to by Lloyd Goyings Supervisor (11 9) Tonight the local historical society meets at Lake Manor. Roslyn Fahmi of Clarksville will be the speaker. Members and visitors arc welcome. On Monday workers were on site where the new Church of Christ is to be built. The entrance from Jordan Lake Road was get­ ting some work from a digger. The perime­ ter seems to be staked out The location is between Portland Road and the I-96 free­ way on the cast side. This land has been used only for pasture. The church now in use is in Scbcwa Tow nship a mile cast of M­ 66 at the corner of Knoll and Goddard roads. The Bonanza Bugle is being mailed this week to more than 200. It catncs stines of the Lake Odessa Produce, deerhunting par­ ties of 1948 and school new s from 1949 and 1950. It also has the Flyer for Chnstmas Round the Town. The Ionia County GcncalogicJ Society will meet in the community room of Lake Manor on Saturday, Nov. 11. Shirley Hodges will speak on “The Joys of Geneal­ ogy." She is a repeat speaker, each time with a new topic. Friends of the Library will meet on Tues­ day. Nov. 14 at 7 p.m at the local library. The library is now publishing a single sheet of information each month. The larger newsletter from the Friends and the library board went to more than 300 recently. The Lakewood Ambulance will host its monthly dinner at Cunninghams Acre on Sunday. Nov. 12 with serving starting at noon. These dinners are very well attended, always with good food. The ambulance people have good friends who assist with preparation and serving. On October, a one year anniversary of purchase of the Pew amo branch of Old Kent Bank. Union Bank broke ground south of the village on M-2I just cast of Hubbard­ ston Road for a new building which will have offices, teller windows, drive through lanes and the full complement of banking services. It was attended by village offi­ cials, bank board members, business people from Pewamo. Saturday is Veterans’ Day. This is a fine time to fly the flag to mark the anniversary of the end of World War I. The Armistice was signed at 11 a.m. on the 11 th day of the 11 th month in France. It was a time of great jubilation for Americans to know that the dread war had ended. It had been marked by poison gas, trench warfare, heavy artillery from the German cannons called Big Berthas. One soldier remembered that his field artillery unit was approaching the front on foot. In the distance they heard what sounded like thunder. Yet there was no sign of lightening in the sky. As they marched ever eastward, the rumbles grew more frequent By then the joviality about whipping the Kaiser came to a slow hah. By the time they reached a place where the earth was shuddering under foot, the) were a sober lot of troops. This was on Nov. 10. Next morning after a night’s attempt at sleep, the)- learned that the end was near for the war. The)- had high hopes of being home in time for Chnstmas. Instead they were still in France late in May. They spent the intervening months bivouacked in French village, helping the impovenshed townspeople with their work because all the men were gone Only young boys and old men remained at home. Some of the dough boys actually learned enough French to be able to communicate somewhat. Some farm-reared Americans butchered a hog and soon found out that their methods were quite different from that of the Frenchmen. Why let that blood run down the cobble­ stone street when it could be caught and used for blood soup? LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTE MPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Jennifer M. Knauss a married woman. Ronald L. Bagley Sr . a married man and Eteen J. Bagley, ha wife (original mortgagors) to Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated July 2. 1998. and recorded on July 28. 1998 in Document *1015693. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated August 3. 1998. which was recorded on November 9,1996. in Document *1020484, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT AND 42/100 dollars ($73,278.42). indudmg inter­ est at 7.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in and said mortgage and the state in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on November 30, 2000 Said premises are situated in CITY OF DEL­ TON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 6 and the East 1/2 of Lot 5. BARRETT ACRES, according to the Plal thereof as record­ ed m Uber 4 of Plats on Page 30 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated October 19. 2C00 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fde *200022977 Stallions (11/16) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Raymond C Eldred a single man (original mort­ gagors) to Capstone Mortgage Corp . Mortgagee, dated September 28. 1998. and recorded on October 2.1998 in Uber Document No 1018846, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company of California N.A. as Custodian or Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated October 2. 1998 which was recorded on July 22. 1999. m Liber Document No 1032841, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is clamed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT AND 02/100 dollars ($48.488 02). including interest at 12950% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 10'1 and 4/1 of each year Under the power of sale contained m sad mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wit: be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml at i 00 p m on December 21. 2000 Said premises are situated in CITY OF NASHVILLE Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Beginning at the East 1 4 corner of Section 28. thence South 319 15 feet thence West 56 21 feet for beginning, thence South 185 feet thence West 1920 fee* thence North 285 feet, thence East 1920 feet to *he pomt of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated November 9. 200c FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200023833 Cougars (12,7) Dreisbach donates portion of car sales to United Way During the month of November, Barry County United Way will be the recipient of $100 every time Dresibach Motors of Hastings sells a new or used car. Dreisbach Is participating In the promotion as part of this fall's United Way fund-raising campaign. This is the third year the car dealership has conducted the promotion which allows car buyers to stipulate which United Way agency wW receive the $100 donation. Last year the promotion raised $4,000 tor United Way. and the year before $3,800. The promotion lasts through November 30. As of Tuesday the United Way fund-raising campaign had raised $291.129, or 61 percent of its 'goal ot $475,000. Tonight (Thursday, Nov. 9) a "Celebrity Servers Night" will be held at the Hastings Big Boy Restaurant. From 5 to 9 p.m., 10 percent of the total sales and 100 percent of the tips received by the Celebrity Servers will be donated to the United Way campaign. Above, Lani Forbes of Barry County United Way is pictured with dealership owner Eric Dreisbach. SAVE ON YOUR AUTO & HOME INSURANCE... If you have your personal auto and homeowners insurance with us, both policies will cost you less. Exclusively for Michigan drivers and homeowners... from Farm Bureau Insurance. Call now. 4 Making Your Future More PredictaM Hast inf i. Ml 490M Phone:945-3443 WWW tarmfcuruutnvurance-mi com 96 OLDS CUTLASS CIERA v 6 7ok SPLIT BENCH, POWER WINDOWS/LOCKS. SUPER CLEAN _ < *. HUMYI ' SALES HOURS: Monday I Wednesday untt 8 Saturday until 3 ' Coll W*f Eksdm Yout EtKCTAmfts b a Family Tuanon.' 616-948-8000 Today or toll tree 1-888-494-5539 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 9. 2000 No commitment LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Johnson and Manon Johnson, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Home Mortgage Inc . An Arizona Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Septembei 26. 1998, and recorded on October 1. 1999 in Document No 1036021. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to EMC Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated December 15. 1999 which was recorded on April 7. 2000. in Document No 1042907. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tne date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN AND 94/100 dollars ($125,487 94). including interest at 10 950% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage. Interest rate may change 10/1 and 4/1 of each year Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1.00 p.m., on November 30. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as That Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County Michigan described as commenc­ ing at the West 1/4 post of said Section 10. thence East 57 Rods for the place of beginning, thence North 06 degrees East to the center of Highway M-37, thence Southeasterly along the center of said highway to the East-West 1/4 Line of said Section 10. thence West along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning, excepting there­ from beginning at the intersection of the center­ line of Highway M-37 and the East-West 1/4 line of said Section 10. which lies North 2,369.96 feet and West 3,456.57 feet from the Southeast Corner of said Section 10. thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes West 534.03 feet along tne said 1/4 Ine, thence South 27 degrees 36 mnutes East 250 64 feet to the Centerline of said Highway M-37. thence South 62 degrees 24 min­ utes East 471 65 feet to the place of beginning. The redem,Hion period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: October 12. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4990606945 Doi State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate File No 2000-22883-DE Estate of SUSAN GIBSON TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. SUSAN GIBSON, who lived at Dunkirk. Ohio, and Hastings. Michigan died April 12. 2000 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate the estate win be forev­ er barred unless presented to JOHN BARNETT, named personal representative or proposed per­ sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 903 E. Mill Street. Hastings and the named.*oroposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. November 2. 2000 DAVID A TRIPP (P29290) 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 JOHN BARNETT 903 E MILL STREET HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (11/9) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Jeremy D. Workman, a single man (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 29. 1999. and recorded on November 1. 1999 in Document No 1037483. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank of America. N.A . Assignee by an assignment dated June 1. 2000, which was recorded on June 26. 2000. in Document No 1045971. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of FORTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE AND 61/100 dol­ lars ($43.923 61). including interest at 8 375% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice s hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on November 30. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 28 of Wesleyan Village Number 1. accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 14. being part of the North 1/2 of Section 29, Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated October 19. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200022180 Hawks (11/16) State of Michigan Probate Court Barry County Circuit Court - Family Division PUBLICATION OF NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS DECEDENT S ESTATE File No. 98-22,422-SE In the matter of OWEN NUTHALL. DECEASED. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS including 1. ANY CHItOREN OF OWEN OWENS AND RONALD NUTHAU 2. TO AU CREDITORS whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest tn the matter may be barred or affected by the following: 1ST AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE AND/OR APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REP RESENTATIVF (INTESTATE) AND DETERMI NATION OF HEIRS. TO BE HELD ON THE 30TH DAY OF NOVEMBER. 2000 AT 9 45 AM AT 220 W COURT. SUITE 302. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 USA NOTICE TO CREDITORS OWEN NUTHALL. WHO LIVED AT 10120 KINGSBURY ROAD. DELTON. MICHIGAN 49046 DIED 11/8/97 CREDITORS OF THE DECEDENT ARE NOTI­ FIED THAT ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED UNLESS PRE SENTED TO JOHN BARNETT. NAMED PER­ SONAL REPRESENTATIVE. OR TO BOTH THE PROBATE COURT AT 220 W COURT. SUITE 302 HASTINGS. Ml 49058 AND THE NAMED PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE WITHIN 4 MONTHS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION CF THIS NOTICE NOVEMBER 2. 2000 DAVID H TRIPP (P29290) 206 S BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616)945 9585 JOHN BARNETT 903 E. MILL ST. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (11/9) Live the way T TA 7T' wm,oL1Ve ...at Hunters Glen Hunters Glen, Sun Communities’ new manufactured home community in Wayland, offers the opportunity to live conveniently and beautifully . . . at a price that's sumrisingly affordable. Home prices from the $JOs. • A variety of floor plans to choose from, with model homes on display. - Planned community amenities include a clubhouse, swimming pool, and Ann Landers Bisexual dad Dear Ann Landers: I am the 33-year-old daughter of parents who gave me a great deal of love and the best life possible. It came as a tremendous shock when my mother told me just last month that my fa­ ther is gay They always seemed so wellsuited for each other, with not the slightest hint of a problem. I can live with my father’s sexual orienta­ tion. What’s bothering me is my mother’s need to tell me all the details of the evi­ dence she has found and the heartache she feels. I have suggested that she sec a thera­ pist. find a support group, and get out more, but she refuses to do mything to get past her grief. She is obsessed with telling me all the details of her discovery, and I really don’t want to hear about it. My mother has no intention of leaving my father. She says she loses him dearly and could not face lisc alone 1 am trying my best to be supportive, but I feel frus­ trated and overwhelmed. Please. Ann. tell me how to deal with this What should I do? - Beleaguered Daughter in a Western State. Dear Daughter in a Western State: If it is true that your father is homosexual (actu­ ally. it sounds as if he is bisexual), your mother might have suspected it. I wonder why she felt the need to tell you at this late date? Your advice that she sec a therapist and find a support group is right on. Make sure she follows through. There is nothing in your letter that sug­ gests your father has mentioned his sexual orientation to you, so unless he brings it up. please keep this to yourself and handle the revelation as best you can. Tired mom Dear Ann Landers: I am the mother of three children, 14, 10 and 4. My problem is that I am tired of being a mother and wife, i love them all dearly, but I want to leave them and be on my own. Is there something wrong with me? I have been a wife and mother all of my adult life, and I don’t think I can do it anymore. Please help me. Linda in Illinois. Dear Linda: Leaving your family is no solution. Il would, eventually make you more miserable. You arc suffering from se­ vere depression. Please get professional help at once. You arc in desperate need of it. SUN HOMES GIRL, Brianna Lee, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Sept. 25, 2000 at 10:04 a.m. tv Scott Planck and Amy Hcnncy of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. What more could you ask for? Ait ractive, quality-built homes in a great neighborhood, with all the beauty, amenities and convenience you could desire! g} her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate neb page al wnw.creators.com. Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. BOY, Russell Cipriano, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 18, 2000 at 10:31 p.m. to Jessica Harper of Kalamazoo and Richard Chaffee of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 1/4 inches long. GIRL, Shiannc Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 25. 2000 at 4:51 p.m. to Angie and Dennis Hinckley of Hastings Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Claire Jean, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Oct. 17, 2000 at 8:20 a.m. to Jon and Laura Anderson of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. /havila$e /licenses GIRL, Madison Ann Marie, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Oct. 22, 2000 at 11:24 a.m. to Amber Onorc and Allen Merrill of Grand Rapids. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. TWINS, Jacob Otis and Jacquelyn Sherry, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 15, 2000 at 4:37 a.m. to Charles and Daria Mater of Nashville. Jacob weighed 4 lbs. 14 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long; Jacquelyn weighed 5 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19 inches long. Michael Paul Smith. Hastings and Tabatha Lynn Walker, Hastings. Brian Michael Preston, Hastings and Rebecca Hope Abson, Hastings. Kurt Joseph Orcasitas, Hastings and Kan Marie Baker, Hastings. Floyd Edward Myers. Hastings and Leona Jean Clark. Hastings. Lonnie James Smith. Middleville and Kathi Kay DeVries. Middleville. Ronald Joseph Tcrpcning. Dowling and Sara Michelle Braden. Dowling. GIRL, Kccly Ann. born at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Oct. 22. 2000 at 10:06 p.m. to Hicdi and Matt Jackson of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Rylcc Ann. born at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Oct. 20. 2000 at 6:25 p.m. to Wayne and Kim Nicholson of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Perla Yuliza Silva, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 22, 2000 at 7:26 p.m. to Maria and Ventura Perez of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 11 3/4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inch­ es long. I— You make all the decisions about your own funeral now ... instead of someone else having to make the choice about a casket, clergy. church, graveside or alternative senice. And, as you know, Need a great gift idea? Give the gift of knowledge...a subscription to The BANNER 1132 Hunters Glen Blvd Wavland Michigan 493-48 What's the truth about pot. cocaine. LSD. PCP. crack, speed and downers? "The Low­ down ” on Dope " has up-to-the-minute in­ formation on drugs. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. HI. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read BOY, Tyler Lee. bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 19, 2000 to Kandi Yeomans and Terry Wilson of Ionia. Weighing 10 lbs. and 23 inches long. What Does Advance Conveniently located near major expressways, minutes from Grand Rapids, just south of Moline. Family jewels Dear Ann Lauders: I read the letter from the mother whose son gave his wife a $6,500 family heirloom as an engagement ring. They were married for two years and then divorced. The cx-daughtcr-in-law re­ fused to return the ring. I have a suggestion for men and women contemplating marriage. Instead of giving your potential mate a family heirloom, save the ring for a future daughter or grand­ daughter. That way. if the marriage breaks up, the ring will still be in the family. I hope you will print my letter. Ann. People need to know this. - Stacy in Maryland. Dear Maryland: A marriage today has a 50-50 chance of surviving. With those odds, it’s risky to give an heirloom ring for an engagement. (The jewelers will love this advice.) Your suggestion is a safer one. An­ other is to present the heirloom ring as a gift for the I Oth wedding anniversary. ••••• GIRL, Caitlin Marie, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. 26, 2000 at 10:56 p.m. to Shane and Anna Hyland of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs 12 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Large home sites provide 3<ar, off-street parking—in some cases, room for a detached garage. 616-792-8888 Grandma time Dear Ann Landers: Every time you print a letter about grandmothers who don’t sec enough of their grandchildren, my mother-in-law clips it and sends it to me. I’d like to reply to her Dear Grandma: If you want to sec your granddaughter, great! Get in your car. and come over and pick her up. I will lend you her car scat. She would love it if you took her to the zoo. the movies or out for dinner. Don’t blame me because you don’t have a close relationship with her. Apparently, you expect me to deliver her to your house and stick around to make sure she doesn't break one of your antiques. Ann. my mother-in-law never complains about this to my husband. I have told him many times that HE should take our daugh­ ter over to sec his mother, but he says he is too busy. So now it’s my fault. My mother­ in-law is a healthy, able-bodied woman who can and docs drive herself everywhere. I say if she wants a relationship with her grand­ child. it’s up to HER. What do you say? Staten Island, N.Y., DIL. Dear Staten Island DIL: That poor child is the victim of an underground battle being waged between her mother and her grand­ mother. Also, your daughter may be too young for Grandma to manage on her own, and it is possible things will improve when she is older Meanwhile, how about establishing a standing date - every Saturday, or every other Saturday afternoon, is "Grandma’s Day." One weekend, you take her to Grandma’s and spend a couple of hours vis­ iting. The next weekend. Grandma can pick her up and take her out. And insist your husband pitch in and do his part. too. Sister snub Dear Ann Landers: I disagree with your response to “Angry Groom." who wanted to ask his friend. Jack, to be his best man. His parents were pressuring him to ask his brother instead, even though they were not close. You said, according to etiquette, the best man is usually a brother or close rela­ tive. although it was not mandatory. Then you said he should defer to his parents’ wishes to keep the peace. When I planned my wedding eight years ago. I wanted my best friend to be my maid of honor. My mother insisted I choose my sister, even though wc did not have a good relationship. To avoid a family squabble, I caved in and asked my sister. Two years ago. when this same sister was married, I recreation area. Our profasionil rttiilm art ready to hdp! was not even invited to the wedding. Was I hurt .’ You’d better believe it. I say “Angry Groom" should pick who­ ever he wants to be his best man. His fam­ ily will get over it. - Jamie in Englewood. Ohio. Dear Jamie: What occurred that kept you ofT the guest list when your sister was mar­ ried is another story. You did the right thing, and that is what counts. I hope the breach has been healed. All families have their dif­ ferences, but remember the quote from the Good Book. “Blessed arc the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." Dear Ann Landers: I can top the letter about the couple who have been dating for 15 years and can't seem to set a wedding date. “Mick" and "Tracy" have been dating since 1978 and became engaged in 1982. She lives with her parents, and he lived with his mother until she passed «way last year. They bought bedroom furniture 13 years ago Part of it is at Tracy’s parents house, and the rest is at Mick's. Two years ago, they bought a house together, and now, Mick is bving there alone. They arc both in their early 40s, and mar­ riage seems to be as far away as ever. I have told <bcm that they arc wasting their lives, and if Tracy wants children, she ’d better do something about it soon. I believe they arc afraid of commitment, but doesn't this seem extreme? Is there any way I can wake them up? - Ohio Friend. Deai Friend in Ohio: I do not recommend trying to wake up animals or people who seem content to be sleeping. I’m sure Tracy knows about her “biological clock" and need not be reminded. You mean well, dear, but additional input t’rum you will not be appreciated. So. MYUB. 945-9554 everything gets mote expensive, so you Really Mean? . T It Means IOU Decide ... NOW! can buy at today's prices. We have a plan to fit your financial situation. Call today for an appointment We’re here to help (616) 945-2471 WJpen Funeral Home, Inc. David C. Wren, Manager 1401 N. Broadway at Woodlawn Ave. Hastings. Michigan 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 9. 2000 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht A tribute to a sailor who didn’t come home... By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Charles Casey was bora on April 22, 1927. the son of Winiford Charles Casey and Alice Johncock Casey (later Mrs. Levi Card) in Hope Township. Barry County. He grew up on the farm, attended Hinds School. Cloverdale, and Tanner Schools and Hastings High School. He enlisted in the Navy at age 17. He was part of the Ninth Naval District, Headquar­ tered at Great Lakes, III. Mrs. Card already had premonitions that Mimething was wrong, when she did not receive mail from her son for several weeks. (in April 5. 1945. she received a letter dated April 3, 1945, which told her about her son’s death, noting that he had given his life in service of his country. Her letter written on April 5, 1945. she writes: “My Darling Son. Dear Charles, It seems so long ago that I heard last from you. I am so lonesome to have someone to write, especially you. If you never received this letter I will think it funny. “I received word from Washington, D.C. that you had drowned and was buried at sea. Should I receive this letter back. I’ll know that you are gone." [It was returned from Washington. D.C.. postmarked June 5, 1945.) She then continued to write the letter, including news about what was happening here at home, signing the letter with loads of love. From Mother. On Friday. May 12, 1944 Charles wrote to his mother from Detroit on Navy Moth­ ers Club s No. 68 stationery. He wrote: “Dear Mom, All is well. A whole bunch of us arc shipping out for Great Lakes in Chicago this evening. Tell Dale [his broth­ er. Dale M. Casey] to take care of the rab­ bits and if C lyde [Wilkins) comes over, tell him to slick to his job making parts for those gun sights because I may get to use one some day soon. Its been quite hot here­ in Detroit today and smokey, too. Some of the fellows down here drink cokes like fish drink water. “Don’t try to write to me or try to tele­ phone me Until you heir from me. which will probably be about next Wednesday or Friday. So Long. Charles On May 14. 1944. he wrote: “Dear Mom. I arrived in Chicago 10:30 ‘slow time’ this morning. There were 225 from Detroit and around that many from the Lord may know where. The Navy grub goes down well and every body seems to prosper on H. The Navy had an ingenious way of saving lime and effort. For instance, instead of having dishes, they have trays with dents in them and as wc walk along the cooks and/or the cooks helpers ‘dish it out.’ “A person would think that there would be a lot of 17-ycar-olds. but there seems to be a lacking of them here. “Il is getting late so I’ll sign oft’ for now. So Long Charles Address: Charles A. Casey A.S., Company 1100 U.S.N.T.S., - 41, 45 A page out of War Ration Book No. 3 610943AG issued to Alice B. Card. Charles S. Casey in his dress blues. 1944. Great Lakes. Illinois.’’ May 20. 1944: “Dear Mam. Our company got two shots and one vaccination today, and my arm is sore. I can hardly raise it as high as my head. Instead of giving you all the shots at once they give you three now and the others later on. thus making torture of it, but I guess the Navy has their way. I finally got to the canteen Joday -and arrived, m,time to get in before evening chow. Thanks a mil­ lion for sending the money Lctha gave you I don’t know what I will do with it because wc cannot get liberty to go into Chicago proper to spend any of it. It’s a good thing though or we would be broke and in debt all the time. I am pleased to hear that you have some more little chicks. I sure miss the four eggs I had every morning for breakfast. Most of the boys arc griping because they can’t smoke a cigarette every time their heart turns over. “Even though the little calf is a bull [In her letter of May 16. 1944 Alice Card had written that their cow had had a bull calf, that she had gotten some baby chicks and that she was sending him money from there will be higher rations points and high­ er prices. “Well the smoking has begun so I’ll say Adieu. As Always, Charles Casey A.S. U.S.N.T S Co. 1100. Great Lakes. Illinois." May 29. 1944: “I just gave back from plane identifica­ tion with a score of 8 out of 20. It is raining again here at Great Lakes. “The time is 1600 orU^X). Our company went down to the lake shore to take out a rowboat, but it rained so hard that wc had to come back to the barracks. “A coxswain was trying to tie two big boats together and his feet slipped and he fell in the water which was about five feet deep with a white mud bottom. “I just wrote a letter to Clyde and Izoia [Wilkins] about an hour ago. Monday 1 will have to put in two weeks at boat training, which means I have two weeks more and one week of work week, which will be cither K.P. or guard duty or miscellaneous work. Don’t take time off to come down as I will be home al about June 20. Wc have a roster competition contest in which wc par­ ticipate in boxing, wrestling, push ball, soft­ ball. weight lifting, etc. “Tomorrow is needle day. Wc get two Lctha and Jack], you would be wise to fat­ ten him and butcher him this fall, because co-operate Jd Sth (th 7ih Ith hh hl 2d Jd 4th 6" c1/3 ■* r J L0 JJ & 1' fl- 6r c History Penmanahlp - c. p It 6 N|3 B- b' V ft — It - 0 6 - - Orderliness ft Ifl \fl _ l/t 1/hJ AJ____________ Id 1/7-11?!^ 1/7-1 SOCIAL HABITS i 6 I ft IB | 6 I_ | 3 |/? I_ I ft I ft" ' ft j & I (i I (3 ! si | _ Courtesy Truthfulness Co-operation — 1 — 0 1 Civil Govemnieat__ A: 1 1 Agriculture 6 Posture__________ &L fl- IL ! Geography Cleanliness______ !2l3|4l5iCI7l8l p P - a 8+ c. L — 6?' Heading Spelllag pupiL PERSONAL HABITS Mouth Art I’hyxlology _®r_llyg1ena the within QtUIEllY TESTS 2d Language or Grammar these developing in Habits and attitudes arc marked the same as subjects. IUMUIMMS STUOIKS IT BORDIS l.l 4th fl* c, (L- S'1 I RATION stamp ho. and ending________________________ 19______ Arithmetic I STAMP US. | Note:—Habits and attitude arc equal in importance to PURSUED STAMP NO. | RATION| subject matter and skills. The school and home should BRANCHES RATION) Sgy 39 shots more. Write and tell me when you go on the radio to play. Wc have a radio in the barracks, so I’ll be able to tunc in. “Our commanding officer. I si Class Pet­ ty Officer Kallmann, is sure one swell fel­ low even if he docs turn sour when things don’t go right. I think I’ll write to Father tonight if I have time. “Write often so I can tell how things arc going back home. Yesterday while we were matching through the woods in the lake shore, the leaves on the trees made me kind of homesick, but thank heaven it won’t be long before 1’11 be home. Have Dale write too. Sincerely, CharlesC" May 29, 1944: Dear Mom, I was all set to write you a minute ago, but wc had mail call. I put it off until now to sec if I got any letters. 1 didn't get any and 1 have not for about three or four days now. Maybe every ­ one back home is really getting out and putting their shoulder to the wheel. How is everybody at home? Tell Levi [Card] he needs to put a knot in the little colt's tail so he can get a better hand hold on him. “It is really peaceful around here today. About every five minutes you hear the damdest popping and banging imaginable. You would think that they could shoot at the sleeve target enough in the week without shooting it up on Sunday. “The dormitory guard came near to throwing a couple of fellows out of ocd. I guess they forget this is the Navy where you roll out at 5:30 on Sunday morning and 4:30 on week days. “Tell Spellman [Casey] i’ll be over to watch him pitch hay. I can’t think of any­ thing more to write about so I’ll sign off for now. Sincerely, Charles." June 2. 1944: "Dear Mom. Well I’ve finally got time to get around to write you you again. Did you gel the pillow top I sent you. [Alice wrote in her letter of June 5, 1944 ‘The pillow slip came today.’] “Wc got two more shots today and we started on our work week, which wc will get finished next week Thursday. I am on the kitchen detail in the spud department. Three meals a day costs approximately $4,500.93. I’ve just had three teeth filled and one pulled. I don’t have to stand any guard duty any more until my work week is over. "The fellows cleaning the barracks are happy in fact, they’re so happy they’re dancmg. “I’ve been eating lots of candy lately, as wc can get it here for only three cents a bar. “How is Levi getting along with the farm work? Is Felix as white as ever or has he got gray hair by this time. Sec if you can get the little chicks to lay by the time I get home, which won't be long now that I’ve started my work week. So long for now. Love to all. Charles." June 5. 1944: “Dear Mom. Dale, The Navy has some confusing slang, for instance, their work week is really their K.P. week. 1 have to peel onions and so forth. "A couple of the boys arc going to play a game of checkers. Roosevelt is making a big spiel about Mussolini. “Will you send me a needle in your next letter as I have got some buttons to sew on and I can’t get any needles over to the can­ teen. [Mrs. Card sent him a needle in her letter of June 9. 1944, advising him ‘don’t jab your finger with it.’] “The wind has been really blowing here today. Some of the clothes that were hang­ ing on the outside lines are not there now. Write soop fis I don't get much mail lately. Sincerely Charles. PS. Don’t forget the nee­ dle!" ‘ • May 19. 1944; “Dear Mom. Dale and Levi, "I just received the Hastings Banner you sent me today and it sure did seem good to know what was taking place back home. “Today has been a screwed up mess. This morning we had to fall out in our dungarees for P.E. Then wc had to come back and put on our whites to go to chow in. After wc got back from chow, the order came through that the uniform of the day was undress blues. At about ten o'clock wc had to go al) out in dungarees and go over in the gym to box with Company 1099. After that was over wc had to come back and change into our undress blues, and there is still time for them to change their minds. “Wc only have two more days here before wc shove off for home. "Tomorrow, which is Tuesday, will be our last full day here. Wc won't have any class­ es and not much of anything else except graduation exercises and the receiving of our pay and our company pictures. “The rating they gave me will entitle me to a net paycheck of $66. Don't let the word Fireman get you excited, as the Navy docs not have an ounce of coal anywhere, no matter where you look. It has something to do with diesel engines, but that is all I know about it. Well, I’ll sign off for now as it is time for me to do my washing. Sincerely, Charles." More about Charles A. Caseys time tn the Naw next week Advertise in the Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call 945-9554 Muala cj er C} ■Q Lt - c PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: STUDY-WORK HABITS \Q ! 3 i 6 I Independence I/? Perseverance \b \0\^ lg|g |/j|o \(i I' i Z? ft i. 15 id I -fi| Neatness BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Basement Wall Repair by Watt Anchor Basement Waterproofing by B-Dry Glass Block Windows Z 1 New Window Walls VInIIh of I’nrcntN till* month 1 Days Present Days Absent ~ . •--------- Times Tardy The report card of Charles S. Casey from his fourth grade in country school. Teacher was Marguente McPharlm The year was Sept 1. 1936-April 22. 1937. Tanner School, Rutland Township District No 4. /7I 1/1 0 । 1 1 ^1 423 1 1 | .•vk 11 0 51 1/ 1 If. 1 Raising Sunken Cor-^'e Regradmg' 1-800-237-2379 MJRY SYSIOd Of SOUTW.'.tST MCHGAJl. WC An rotr/v/M Jcensaa G#l-Cxy r/tfenu Inc . • Kc-erxsoo Mcrvgon • 3<5-2:W SI 26 totf Ci A.V-.U* » HcKprs 3 » 629-t2i �Pag, 10 - TM Hastings Bannar - Thursday, November 9. 2000 < < me h think < I it... Ross, so sorry you couldn't do your job Open letter to (former coach) Bobby Ross (Loss): After careful thought and consultation with the fellow renters of this mind, we have decided that you are just as much of a quitter as that Lions’ team that you departed from following that horrible performance last Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. At one time, we valued you as a coach. A coach who was willing to go the distance, to go the extra mile, to ensure his team's ultimate success. But. now we see that you are part of the reason why this Lions* team is still on the outside looking in instead of being the champions that they should be by now. Maybe by 2006. when the Motor City plays host to the Super Bowl, we can have a championship team which includes a championship coach. Just think about that. The Super Bowl. The Lions have never played in a Super Bowl. Let us first say that we don’t blame you for this fiasco entirely. The players must shoulder much of the responsibility for not making those key tackles... for allowing opponents to leap out to early leads... for not finding the seams to come up with those game-altering grabs or jaunts. A coach can only instruct. Il is the players’ jobs to perform and this team of 2000 Lions have a lol to learn before they can be put in the same ranks as the Minnesota Vikings... the Miami Dolphins... or even the New Orleans Saints. But, Bobby you must also share in the blame. Why did Barry Sanders not want to play for you? Why is Herman Moore not making the plays he once made? Why is this team, that some experts said had the potential to go all of the way, underachieving? Why is Charlie Buch a starting quarterback? Why. Bobby, why? W» andcrslMK) that you ate a hard worker, a coach who spends endless hours going over tapes and analyzing a team's strengths and weaknesses We wonder if that was part of the problem... maybe you spent too much time in that film room and not enough time taking care of the players personally. Players who could gel this franchise somewhere — maybe, someday, even a Super Bowl. We will continue to dream for that someday to come. The way you resigned Monday was that of a coward. You had to tell others of your departure in a letter. What?! You could not hold a press conference to tell those how you retdly felt and give them a sincere explanation for your departure. You said that you admired the Lions' brass (owner William Ford at the forefront)... the Lions' coaches... the Lions' players... the team's support staff... even the Lions' fans, but you could not tell them face to face why you were leaving this organization that you spoke so highly of in that wellconstructed letter. We see that as an act of cowardice. See ya, we hope the Silverdome door didn't hit your backside on your way out. If this team was 1-8 and not 5-4, we would understand why you are jumping ship so silently. But this team is tied with Tampa Bay for second place in the NFC Central, just two games behind a Minnesota squad that lost its second game of the NFL season Monday night. If you were a champion, you would remain on board and guide this Detroit team down the stretch. Instead, you took the easy way out. The Lions’ players, according to cornerback Terry Fair, are a bit shocked, but do not sense any gloom with Ross’ departure. "We were surprised, but nobody on this team is really down about it." Fair said in an Associated Press article. "We don’t feel we let him down. He retired. He left the game. We've got a fine coach Coach Moeller." That's right, now the job remains in the hands of the new head coach. Gary Moeller. We always wanted a true Michigan man (as Bo Schembechler might say) to lead this team, but we wonder why the Lions are so convinced that Moeller can handle the job. A threeyear contract, we have our questions as should Mr. Ford. If Moeller doesn't work out. there's always former Michigan State coach George Perles or former Chicago Bears and Sainis coach Mike Dilka. Dilka... now there's a real man. Dilka would never quit Better yet, why don't the Lions' hire Western Michigan University coach Guy Darnell to ran the show... but please wait 'til after Saturday's Central Michigan MAC battle in Mt. Pleasant. Now there's a football game we look forward to. In your four years with the Lions, you compiled a 27-30 record which included an 0-2 mirk in the playoffs. We would rank you above Wayne Fontes (yes, we know Fontes took us to the championship same in 1992) and Monty Clark, but wc still believe that your coaching methods were not as good as the instructions given by other legends, such as Rick Forzano or Tommy Hudspeth. Come to think of it, the Lions' Hall of Fame of Coaches is quite similar to its Hall of Fame for quarterbacks. After the Dolphins loss, you called it "one of the most embarrassing losses I have ever had." Well boo, hoo. Now you can say your departure was one of the most cowardly moments you ever endured. We're sure your wife will provide you with a tissue. Back to more important words, we continue to pray for our great friend Grandpa Curtis and we hope that our own Kim Barton will be standing strong in a couple of days. Congrats to Middleville's girls for winning a State cross country title. Congrats to Delton's football team for a wonderful year. Don't worry coach Nabozny. we won't forget about you. Go Broncos. Talk to you soon. Bulldogs “boot” Panthers from playoffs of games’ final play BYRON CENTER — The old adage for football is that defense wins championships. If that was true, two prep gridiron teams were deserving champions last Saturday at Byron Center High School. Delton-Kellogg and Byron Center played 47 minutes of 56 seconds of scoreless ball. Both defenses were stellar. Thirty four running plays went for one yard er less. But in the final four seconds, Rob Fron booled a 32-yard field goal to give the host Bulldogs a 3-0 victory in the Division 5 district championship at Waddell Field. "If that’s not a heart-breaker, I don't know what is," Delton coach Rob Heelhuis said. "It was a great football game, both teams played with heart." Thus, the co-champions of the Kalamazoo Valley Association close out the season al 8-3. It was not only a great football game, but also one that tied a stale record for fewest points scored in prep playoff contest. David Overbeek ran for 103 of Dalton’s 143 yards last Saturday against Byron Center. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Bob Thompson (52). Jeff DeGoede (64) and Scott Styf (88) exit the field after Saturday's 3-0 heart-breaking defeat. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Byron Center moves on to face Spring Lake in a Michigan High School Athletic Association third round matchup this Quarterback J.T. Charron (38) looks to back Jeremie Coplin for assistance on this play. (Photo by Perry Harbin) from Joe Selvig. The final statistics were as close as the final score. The Panthers managed 143 yards of offense (128 yards rashing and 15 yards passing) and the Bulldogs collected 144 yards. "What a game; Il couldn't be much closer than that," Heelhuis said. "Both teams had great defenses and both teams played their hearts out." Fron's game-winner came as no surprise to anyone in tune with the Bulldogs' program. During the season, the senior place kicker made good on a 51-yard attempt. He is being recruited for his kicking talents. The game-winning bool by Byron Center meant that Barry County football teams fell on final field goals to opponents the last two weeks in the playoffs. A week ago. Maple Valley fell to Hopkins 25-22 as Viking Jake Klunder connected on a 23-yardcr as lime expired. Hopkins beat Ravenna last Friday 44-14 to advance into the third round. Offensively, the Panthers did have their chances to score. In the third quarter, Delton moved the ball to its 47-yard-lme, but that drive stalled when Byron Center stopped them on a fourth and one play. In the second quarter, the Panthers blocked a punt at the 17, but were unable to cash it in for any points, as a fourth down pass play was not completed. Saxon coach Steve Laubaugh directs his eagers during Tuesday’s home game. (Photo by Perry Hardin) "Teams like East Grand Rapids just know how to stay in games," Laubaugh said. "They increased their pressure and eventually it got to us." HOOP... Continued on page 11 sacks). Senior defensive back J.T. Charron intercepted a Byron Center pass in the second quarter, giving him nine picks for the 2000 season. The Panther season record is 14 by Tim Leto in 1987. Ferris' two sacks gave him IS for the season. That breaks the previous school record of 14 by Ben Haneckow in 1994. Two of Byron Center's first downs came on the game-winning drive. Helping to set up Fron's field goal was a 14-yard sprint by Andy Herbst and a 32-yard dart Lady Saxons drop hoop game with ranked foe A super start could not push Hastings past a ranked opponent Tuesday night in an O-K White Conference hoop clash played at Hastings High School. In its final home game of the regular season, Hastings battled East Grand Rapids, an honorable mention ranked team in the Class B state poll. The Lady Saxons eventually fell 57-42. "It was similar to the first time we played them." Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh raid. East won at East 45-31 on Oct. 5. The Lady Saxor^ (7-12 overall and 5-8 in the O-K White) dictated the tempo early Tuesday with some aggressive defense and solid ball handling. With two minutes to go in the second quarter, the blue and gold held a commanding 23-8 advantage. 'They are an incredible defensive team; we handled it for 10 minutes, attacked and jumped out to a big lead." Laubaugh said. From that point on, East increased its pressure, forcing Hastings into some costly turnovers. "Turnovers arc what have hurt us all season." Laubaugh said. "Plus we gave up a lot of offensive rebounds. Those two things explain the loss, they are the reason we have 12 losses." At half, the Hastings lead was trimmed to three points (27-24). East continued its assault in the third quarter, leading by as many as 14 points. Friday. Delton's defense gave Byron Center just four first downs the entire game. "Our defense responded well, give both teams credit," Heelhuis explained. Spearheading Delton's defensive charge were senior linebacker Nick Erridge (12 tackles, one sack), junior linebacker Jeff DeGoede (11 tackles, one sack), senior lineman Bill Ferris (nine tackles, two PANTHERS... Bill Ferris (73). Scon Styf (88), Tim Osborne (77) ano Jon Garcia (40) come together to make a tackle for Delton's defense. (Photo by Perry Hardin) CawUnuod paaa S3. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 9. 2000 - Page 11 Lady Trojans State champs again by David T. Young Editor The Middleville girls’ cross-country team repeated as Division II state cham­ pions Saturday afternoon at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Though the Lady Trojp.is had familiar rivals such as Flint Power muttering "Not again!," coach Tammy Benjamin in­ sisted that this performance had "a dif­ ferent look' to it. The 1-2 finish this year indeed was the simc as in 1999. It was Thomapple Kclkgg first and Flint Powers second, bu> ihc point totals were different and it was a closer ncc than a year ago. In­ deed, Benjamin thought at the end of the race that her charges may not have done it. Middleville didn't even have one of the top 10 individual runners in the race. "We didn't have our best day (as a team)," she acknowledged, but it was still good enough to propel the group to another crown. The feat means that ei­ ther Middleville or Caledonia has won the Division II state title in six of the last 10 years, making other schools around the state wonder if there's something in the water around these parts. Middleville finished with a team score of 170 points. Powers came in with 186 and Ludington was third with 227. Thomapple Kellogg won it all for the first time a year ago with 112 points and Powers had 174. Twenty-seven teams and 247 runners qualified for the 2000 meet. The Lakewood boys' cross country team made its first-ever appearance at the state championship meet a memo­ rable one by scoring an eighth-place fin­ ish. The Vikings came up with 306 points in the competition, only three points away from seventh place. Big Rapids was crowned the state champ with a team total of 103, St. Clair was runner-up with 110, followed by Hol­ land Christian with 148, Flint Powers Catholic 157, Petoskey 241, Ionia 243 and Fremont 303. Junior Melissa Quisenbcrry again led the Lady Trojans, checking in with a time of 19:11.6, good for 11th place in the team competition and 15th overall. "The Quiz” had been seventh in 18:53 in the 1999 meet, but had been slowed most of this fall with injuries. Freshman Jessica Stortz finished 23rd with a school freshman record-breaking time of 19:42. The record she broke was QuidtberryX. srft two " 0 Quisenbcrry, by virtue of placing among the top 30 Division II runners in the meet, also was named to the all-state team. Senior Katie Richter came up with her best run of the season with a 19:59.4, taking 39th place, and fellow senior Jen­ nifer Verkerke was right behind her in 41st with a time of 20:01.1. Finishing out the scoring was sophomore Elisc Nyland, 56th with a time of 20:17.7. The other two of Middleville's top seven runners were junior Christine Dood. 89th in 20:43.8. and senior Amber DeMaagd. 97th in 20.49 I. In the overall tallies, Stortz was 39th, Richter 63rd, Verkerke 66th, Nyland 92nd, Dood 136th and DeMaagd 145th. Benjamin said she had all the faith in the world all season long in this team's ability to win back-lo-back state titles, despite the fact that last year's leader, Danielle Quisenbcrry, graduated and is was 65th in 20:00.5. She had been fifth in the regionals. Delton senior Jessica Kellogg com­ pleted the course in 28th place, good enough fr»r an all-state medal in Division Ill. Fellow Panther Kyle Williams fin­ ished his Division III in 17:00. Hastings senior Heidi Schroeder (1203) finished the race in 19:36.9, good for 34th, and just four places off All-State status. now on the varsity al Central Michigan University. West Branch Ogemaw Heights had the top two individual runners in the state meet. Abigail Nelkic crossed the finish line first in 18:05.2 and teammate Jessica Kraft finished in 18:16.7. But Ogemaw Heights still was 14th among the 27 teams, proving once again that even when you have the best two run­ ners, you need a solid supporting cast. Other area runners of note included freshman Tricia Micdema of Caledonia, who earned an all-state medal by finish­ ing 30th with a time of 19:31.5, and Scot teammate Amy Busfield, who was 43rd with a time of 19:45.2. Hastings senior Heidi Schroeder placed 45lh with a time of 19:36.9 She had qualified by finishing sixth in the re­ gional meet a week before. Senior Stacey Carpenter of Lakewood Things arc looking optimistic for next season for coach Jim Hassett's Lakewood boys' harriers, who are dominated by un­ derclassmen. Junior David Stuart continued his late season surge, placing 28th individually in the team competition with a lime of 16:33.6. Stuart had been 16th in the re­ gionals the previous Saturday in Grand Rapids, but at the stale meet he cranked up his performance level another notch, improving by more than 20 seconds. He was clocked at 16:54 in the regionals. Not far behind him was junior Travis Williams, who finished 38th with a time of 16:42.4, or about six seconds faster than his regional time. Sophomore Daniel Morris also broke the 17-minute barrier, finishing 61st in 16:59.2, senior Richard Gretsky was 89th in 17:20.2, sophomore Jus’.yn Yager checked in 90th at 17:21.4, junior Jeremy Dow was 113th in 17:39.4 and senior Phillip Plowman was 115th in 17:40.8. In the individual race overall, Stuart took 45th, Williams was 63rd, Morris 97th, Gretsky 141st. Yager 142nd, Dow 168th and Plowman 170th. Richland Gul! Lake senior Kurt Mar­ lowe won the boys’ race in 15:02 and Caledonia junior Tim Ross was second in 15:16. A total of 247 runners competed in the Division II race, which was open only to the top three teams and top 15 individual runners in each regional meet from Oct. 28. Huskies hold back Hastings A great fourth quarter comeback could not push Hastings past Forest Hills Northern in girls' varsity basketball action Nov. 2 at Forest Hills. The Huskies led the Lady Saxons 20-13 at half and increased their advantage to 10 points after three quarters. But Hastings staged a furious comeback in the fourth quarter and was able to close within three points with a minute left. The Lady Saxons were in front 10-7 after the first quarter, but the Huskies held the blue and gold to just three points in the second quarter to take the seven point advantage into the half. "Playing on the road has been a real struggle for us," Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh said. "We haven't been able to put 32 minutes together. We have stretches where we look good, but tonight the second quarter was our downfall." Laura Dipen scored 12 points to lead Hastings. Katie Noteboom also chipped in with 8 points. Amber Cleypool topped the Huskies with 13 markers. Forest Hills Northern had a big edge at the free throw line, shooting 30 from the charity 'tripe to Hastings' 14. Defense was also a problem for the Lady Saxons, according to their coach. "Wc just struggled defensively and had trouble adjusting to the officiating." Laubaugh said. Junior Varsity... The Saxons' JV fell to Forest Hills Northern 51-41. Jenny Shaw scored 11 points and pulled down 8 rebounds. Tiffany Howell also added 11 points to the Hastings' scorebook. Freshmen... Eight players scored as the Lady Saxons played well, but lost to East Grand Rapids 43-28. Jami Shilling and Nicole Shaw led the balanced attack, each scoring 5 points. Carmen DesVoignes, Erin Hemerling and Julie Cole all scored 4 points and Jill Jolley, Jenny Wanland and Erin Carpenter all scored 2 points. District Schedule... Here is the schedule for next week's district basketball tournament to be held at Delton-Kellogg High School. Monday, Nov. 13 — Hastings vs. Middleville, 6 p.m.; Delton vs. Wayland Union, 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15 — Lakewood vs. Hastings/Middleville winner. 6 p.m.; Delton/Wayland Union winner vs. Allegan, 7:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 — Championship. HOOP... Cont from page 10 Hastings, however, continued to push and trailed by just seven points (44-37) after three quarters. But the Pioneers* pressure continued to bother the Lady Saxons during the final eight minutes, allowing East came away with the 15-point win. Katie Noteboom led Hastings with 14 points and Liz Nida added 10 points. Nida's total included two three-pointers. East was topped by Stephanie Peterson who tallied 20 points. Hastings now looks to Friday's game at Northview, hoping to rebound and enter the district tournament on a high note. "Hopefully, we have enough attitude to ' bounce back because we can beat Northview on Friday and we can do well in districts next week." Freshmen... Turnovers also hindered Hastings in this game as the Lady Saxons fell 46-16. Carmen DesVoignes led the Lady Saxons with 9 points. Middleville's championship team, pictured here with medals and trophy, are (front row, from left to right) Melissa Quisenberry, Christine Dood, Elise Nyland, Jessica Stortz; (back row) coach Tammy Benjamin, Jen Verkerke, Katie Richter and Amber DeMaagd. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. November 21. 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan. The purpose of said hearing is iui the Board to hear comments and make a determi­ nation on a request by Stephen h DeBoer. 1212 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan (see map below). Legal description of said property is CITY OF HASTINGS COM IN CENTER SEC 18-3-8, S 89 DEG 23W 640 FT ON EW 1/4 LINE FOR BEG. S 89 DEG 23 W 282 FT. N 845 FT TO S LINE W STATE ST. N 89 DEG 23’ E 282 FT ON S LINE SD ST. S 845.3 FT TO BEG. EX N 17 FT. Contrary to City Ordinance Section 90-579 (2) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, this variance, if granted, would permit construction of an accessory build­ ing (carport) closer to the minimum side yard setback than allowed within a D-2 dis­ trict. -- -------------- - ------ CH» iMH----------------- — WEST STATE Hastings center Kate Martisius (44) goes between a pair of East defenders and releases a jump shot in Tuesday's O-K White Conference varsity contest at HHS. (Photo by Peny Hardin) CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Pubic Hearing in the City Hal. Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, on Tuesday. November 21. 2000, at 7:00 p.m. to hear public comment regarding a request from Hastings Area School System to allow construction South Street. (See map below.) ol a transportation fadlrty/btis garage at 520 West Legal description: CITY OF HASTINGS LOTS 1.2.6 A 7 ALSO THE W 33 FT LOTS 3 & 8 ALL IN BLOCK 26 LIN­ COLN PARK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. ALSO THAT PORTION OF VACATED SOUTH STREET ADJACENT TO SAID LOTS 6. 7 & W 33 FT LOT 8 Contrary to City Ordinance Sections 90-1086(a) and 90-314(4) of the Chy ol Hastings Code of Ordinances, this variance, if granted would permit construction of a transportation facitity/bus garage, at 520 West South Street, doser than the minimum setback of 40 feet from an lot Ines and greater than the maximum lot coverage of 30 percent in an R-2 district. STREET Danielle Quisenberry (1086) shows her determined stride at the two-mile mark of the 3.1-mile race. Turkey Trot is Saturday The Middleville Turkey Trot is set for Saturday, so runners prepare. The event includes a one mile run for kids 12 and under and the traditional 5and 10-kilometer races for the more experienced runners Action is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. Registration will be held in the Thornapple Kellogg High School cafeteria from 8 9:45 a m. Whiners of the 5 and 10 K races will receive gift certificates from Tom Otto Turkey Farm. TROT, continued on page 11 Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request tor information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay servic­ es. 1-800-649-3777. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Han. 201 East State Street Hastings Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD caH relay services 1-800-649­ 3777 Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 9. 2000 Seniors end home careers in style Lakewood’s four seniors — Andrea Koch, Audra Love, Caroline Cramer and Stephanie Maciasz — made sure that their final home game was a very special one, guiding their team to a 63-41 triumph over Maple Valley Tuesday in a Barry County varsity basketball battle. The four seniors combined for 41 points and were major reasons why the Lady Vikings took the third quarter by a whopping 23-6 margin. "They played well... they all played well," Lakewood coach Mike Maciasz said. "In the second half, my daughter (Stephanie Maciasz) came in and hit her shots.” The 6-0 center scored all 15 of her points in the second half, 10 of those coming in the 23-6 third quarter. Three of those baskets came during an 8-2 run to open the third quarter, which put Lakewood ahead 31-18. Size was a definite factor in the outcome, but so was aggressive play, which the Lady Vikings had plenty of. according to Maple Valley coach Doug Cook. "Second chances killed us." Cook said. "We gave up (an average of) six second chances a quarter. We just didn't box out." Those deficiencies magnified for Maple Valley in the final two quarters as Lakewood began to pul! away. (seniors... I Continued, page 13 Lakewood's Ashley Frost (14) scores on a fastbreak opportunity Tuesday as teammate Audra' Love (24) gets ready to rebound and Maple Valley players Sarah Cook (44) and Jessica Ripley work on the defense. CMU, Bowne ready to start The Central Michigan University men's basketball team will soon find out if the momentum it picked up at the end of last season can transfer over to the 2000-2001 campaign. The Chippewas, led by coach Jay Smith, apparertiy will have a much better team than the team that went 6-23 (2-16 in the Mid-American Conference) a season ago. Eight freshmen look to make key contributions including Tony Bowne. a 6­ 3 guard from Hastings. Bowne during his days as a Saxon led the blue and gold to back-to-back appearances (1998 and 1999) in the State semifinals. The other seven first-year eagers are guard Andrew White (South Bend, Mishawaka Penn), forward Tom Pantlind (East Grand Rapidsk guard TJ. Meerman (Coopersville), center Chris Kaman (Tri­ unity Christian), forward Adam Dentlinger (Arcadia, Iowa, Carroll Kuemper Catholic), forward/center Gerrit Bngtha (Niles) and walk-on Dan Quinn (Grand Rapids, Catholic Central). CMU will be led by seniors Tim Kisner (Hopkins), Jon Borovich (Bloomfield Hills), Luke Johnson (Gaylord), Todd Schrotenboer (Wayland) and junior David Webber (Farmington Hills). Webber, who prepped at Detroit Country Day, was named to the pre­ season All-Mid-American Conference team. He was third in the MAC in scoring last season with a 19.2 average. CMU has not a player named to the All­ MAC squad since Dan Majerle and Tommie Johnson were named in 1988. The Chippewas open their regular season Saturday, Nov. 18 against Spring Arbor. The matchup will reunite Bowne with another former Saxon hoop star, Jeff Storrs. After Spring Arbor, CMU takes to the road Nov. 21 to battle Big 10 powerhouse Purdue. NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 ot 1943, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners has adopted the following Ordinance, which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the following manner: The Zoning District Map has been amended as follows ORDINANCE NO.: AiZQQQ Keller helps Hope during streat BOWLINC SCORES Senior Citizen's Fncnd 26-10; Jcsick 24.5-11.5; Hall's 2412;«I Senior 24-12; Wieland 22-14; M-M's 21-15; Pin Pals 20.5-15.5; Woodmansee 18-18; Butterfingers 18-18; Nash 18-18; Kucmpcl 15-21; King Pins 14-22; Girrbach’s 13-23 Peg legs 11-25; Schlachtcr 10-26; Lcthcoe 9-27. Women’s High Game - D. Keller 217; M. Matson 177; P. Mulford 177; Y. Markies 158; R Murphs 198; G Otis 157; G. Denny 174; J. Kasinsky 157; K. Colvin 159; H Service 175; E. Moore 165; G. Scobey 179; Y. Cheeseman 165; G. Potter. S. Merrill 179 Women's High Series - M. Matson 482; R. Murphy 451; H. Sen ice 469; E. Moore 487; S. Merrill 470. Men's High Game - Ki Schantz 156; W. Birman 191; R. Schlachtdr 159; C. Jesick 189; B. Terry 192; G Waggoner 1X4; D Edwards 199; D Stuart 187; N Thaler 193; R. Wieland 176; W. Woodmansee 187; P. Tcrpenmg 163; G. Forbcy 179; C. Haywood 156; R. Nash 159; L Markley 168; M. Schondclmayer 161; J. Mercer 162; R. Nash 190; J. Keller 165; B. Ackers 173. Men's High Series - W. Birman 523; B Terry 467; G. Waggoner 513; D. Edwards 575; D. Stuart 479; N. Thaler 524; R. Wieland 451; W. Woodmansee 484; G. For­ bcy 473; R Nash 501; J. Keller 456; B. Ackers 481. Andy Keller continues to punish the opposition as a defensive standout for the Hope College football leant. Keller, in the first seven games for the Flying Dutchmen, made 15 tackles (nine unassisted and six assisted) and four quarterback sacks for a negative 23 yards. Before arriving at Hope. Keller was an all-league performer at Hastings High School. Hope began the 2000 campaign with a 20-7 loss to Valparaiso, but then won games over DePauw 30-24 in overtime. Wheaton 26-14, Wisconsin-Lutheran 54­ 14, Kalamazoo College 42-25. Alma 35­ 25 and Adrian 33-6. Thursday Mixed Hastings Bowl 27-13; Just Us 26-14; King Pins 25-15; Brown and Sons 24-16; The Red Eyes 23-17; Who’s Up 21-19; Oops 21-19; Daised and Confuzcd 21-19; Team 11 20-16; The Andersons 15-21; The Heavy Sets 12-28; Bye 0-36. Men's Good Games and Series - B. Kir­ by 207-602; C. VanHoulcn 214-564; C. Leonard 199-513; M. Anderson 153-407; S. Fauncc 170; C. Mugridge i48. Women’s Good Games and Series - F. Ruthruff 178-524; L. McCIcllend 162-440; V Brown 173-429; S. Tcuncsscn 154-412; L. Quada 153-344; E. Gillespie 75-182; L. Miller 154; B. Sexton 144; C. Service 125; C. Quada 100; J. Anderson 99; B. Hard 86. Saxon gridders receive honors Thurdsday Angels Pet World 28-12; Cedar Creek Grocery 25-15; RichicY Koffcc Shop 23-17; Mills Landing 22-18; Hastings Bowl 21-19; Coleman's Agency-Hastings 20-20; Farm­ ers Ins. 20-20; True Value Hardware 20-20; Hastings High Schoo) held its football banquet Monday night and over 400 people were in attendance. ■ Here are the special awards that were handed out at the event: All O-K White Conference — Sean Tefft (defensive back) and Joey Keller (linebacker) All O-K White Conference Honorable Mention — Zac Fulmer (defensive end/piace kicker) Iron Saxon — Nathan Rounds, Dan Slaughter, Dave Wilson, Jake Friddle, Zac Fulmer, Dan McKinney, Adam Schantz, Rick Wank, Dave Wright, Aaron Hartman and Joey Keller Most Improved Offensive Lineman — Chris Donalds and John Mix Most Improved Offensive Back — B J. Donnini Most Improved Defensive Lineman — Nathan Rounds and Rick Wank Most Improved Defensive Back — Dustin Bowman and Joe Shaeffer Outstanding Underclassman — Joey Keller Iron Man — Andy Rice, Rick Wank. Nathan Rounds, Jesse Sweeney, Ted Greenfield, Zac Fulmer, Nathan Pufpaff, Travis Traister, B.J. Donnini, Dustin Bowman, Sean Tefft, Adam Schantz, Joey Keller, Dave Wilson, Dan Slaughter Outstanding Conrage — Travis Traister Outstanding Dedication — Nathan Rounds, B.J. Donnini, Adam Schantz. Sean Tefft, David Wilson, Zac Fulmer, Joey Keller Scholar Athlete — Brandon Dahn, Dan McKinney. Adam Schantz 2000 Most Valuable Player — Sean Tefft 2001 Captains — B.J. Donnini, Zac Fulmer, Joey Keller, David Wilson j Shamrock Tavern 20-20; Millcr\ Excavat­ ing 13 1/2-26 1/2; B & R Testing 13-27; StcfanoV Ptaa 10 1/2-29 1/2. High Games and Series - K. Ward 139; V. Brown 154; C. McGinn 159. S. Piper 196; G. Guernsey 175; S. Greenfield 180; C. Groff 171; N Kloosterman 183-504; T. Daniels 219-565; J. Gasper 193; L Kendall 165; L. Irwin 171; B. Cuddahcc 189; P. VanOost 139; C. Keller 216-510; W. Barker 150; B. Hayes 200-541; C. Busier 157; P. MacLaughlin 170; E. Hammontrcc 181; T. Cross 181; D. Gruncrt 122; N. Taylor 150; D. Staines 174. Sunday Night Mixed Not Rock Bottom 27; Red Dog 24 1/2; 4 Horseman 24; Thunder Alley 23; Team 4 22; Happy Hookers 20; Lucky Strikes 19; Flambays 16; Matrix 15;Thcc Froggcrs 15; Side Kicks 14; Friends 14; Sunday Snoozers 13; All 4 Fun 12 1/2; Tom's Market 12; Double KV II. Women’s High Games and Series - M. Snyder 202-552; D. Snyder 194-550; S. Sanborn 226-547; K. Becker 211-532; B. Kirby 184-518; D. Krallman 196-511; S. Cross 160-441; L. Bozc 143-419; B. Cantrell 138-393; C. Gates 128-329; D. Pennington 198; K. Stenberg 156; D. Dutcher 156; A. Churchill 156; P. Key 145; S. Pennington 130; L. Owen 123. Men’s High Games and Series - B. Rentz 226-641; B. Churchill 230-556; B. Falconer 211-539; D. Snyder 182-522; B. Allen 194-513; B. Miller <86-499; G. Sny­ der 195-495; B. Cantrell 162-447; J. Smith 181; R. Bozc 181. Monday Mixers B&R Testing 26; Tracy’s Day Care 25.5; Freeport Body Shop 20; T.M. Lassies 19; Hastings Bowl 18; Gutter Gals 17; Dewey’s Body Shop 16.5; Girrbach’s 16; Rowdic Girls 14; Ball Busters 8. High Games and Series - S. Pennington From A To Z... A kaleidoscope of memories by VIRGINIA ALLES This is a “TO DO" book. FROM AA TOC 1----- ------------------------- This map is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Twp.. of Barry County. Michigan. The above named ordinance becomes effective November 16. 2000. Copies of tnis ordinance is available for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. State StHastings. Michigan, between the hours 8:00 A.M. - 5 P.M. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Fnday Please call 948-4830 for further information Date: November 6. 2000 JAMES L. BAILEY, Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners DEBBIE 8. SMITH, Clerk Barry County It's a book about memories to pass onto your chil­ dren and grandchildren. Make a time capsule. Write down your memories and each one will trig­ ger another and another. Add pictures and dates. A book tor any age, senior citiseni, nursing home residents, tor anyone looking for something spe­ cial to do, a new hobby, a Hospice patient. You will have fun doing it and it will be a lasting gift to your children. You can buy a copy at THE REMINDER office, 1381 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. MI or THE BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER office, 1361 E. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek. Price of the book is 610.00. Four dollars of this price is donsted to Hospioe. cwThis would make a great Christmas present for someone. 134-347; S. Girrbach 190-479; S. Smith 180; M. Kill 180-479; D. Purdum 159-424; R Hawkins 146-389; A. Hoffman 122; M. Lemon 195-525; K Covey 193; C. Beck­ with 180-468; R Shaplcy 202-552; T. Smith 137; D Mays 173-44; E. Hammon­ trcc 1X2-494; P. Snyder 163; P. Mulford 131. Bowlerettes Carlton Center Bulldozing 21-11: Hamil­ ton Excavating 19-13; Hecker Agency 15.5­ 16.5; Railroad Street Mill 14-IX; Bennett Industries 13.5-18.5; Kent Oil and Propane 13-19. Good Games and Series - B. Scobey 158-440; J Mittelstaedt 163-433: N. Potter 190-441; K. Fowler 177-489; J. Rice 1X8­ 463; B Maker 169; K Eberly I6X-459; D. Snyder 187-496; S. Drake 157-431; J. Doster 146-364; B. Hathaway 177-462; T. Redman 147-352. Recreation Bowling #3 The Krunchcrs 22; Hastings Bowl 21; Freeport Elevator and Kevin's Kronics 17 and Tom’s Market 13. Good Games and Series - K. Wanland 215-236-620; B Mallckoolc 205; S. Anger 221-219-215-655; T. Gray 230-549; D Lambert 242-233-657 and G. Mesccar 519. Wednesday P.M. Sector's 24-12; Hair Care 22-14; Gir­ rbach’s 21-15; Mace's Ph. 20-16; Nash “5” Plus 20-16; Eye and Ent IX-18; Nash Chiro 17.5- 18.5; Misfits 17-19; R.R St Mill 15.5- 20.5. High Games and Series - J. Decker 200­ 540; M. Garber 178-519; B. Smith 167-479; B Hathaway 192-471; M Dull 178-459; E. Ulrich 165-454; C. Bishop 162-441; R Murphy 172-437; B Moore 156-413; L. Elliston IXI; S. Pennington IXO;T. Poll 1X0; G. Otis 170; B Planchc 169; N. Var­ ney 164; J. Leo 161; R. Kucmpcl 145. Friday Night Mixed League Bad Habit II 27-9; Wc Don't Care 25-11; One Old One 22-14; Cook Jackson 21-15; Rainbow Warriors 20-16; Who’s Up? 18­ IX; Ten Pins 17-19; All But One 17-19; We’re a Mess 17-19; Viatcc 17-15; Head's Out 16-20; Mercy 16-16; Piece of Cake 16­ 20; No Name Yet 15-17; Late Comers 15­ 17; Gutter Dusters 14-22; Brushworks »224; Rocky Four 11-25. Ladies Good Games and Series - R. Lydy 173; B. Roush 177-508; L. Barnum 201-500; G. Mcancy 1X3; P. Kelly 155; N Taylor 153. S Parker 172; L. PWtc^HM; P. Miles 136; H. Service 169; N. Sccda* 1X4- • 508; E Johnson 159; P. Cooley 154-437; b7 Wilson 201; T. Pennington 199-567; P. Ramey 177-482; L. Lawson 169; G. Cochran 147; J. Lancaster 155. Mens Good Games and Scries - M. Lydy 196-509; J. Barnum 203-595; D. Marsh 192; J. Smith 200; M. Martin 218­ 60!; R. Fay 257-630. S. Peabody 235; S. Guy 160; D. Tinkler 185; R. Bender 141; G. Cooley 178-440; K McDonald 161; B. Madden Jr. 185; C. Pennington 225-584; T. Ramey 161; M. Lawson 193-501; B. Ruthruff 223-504. Saturday Majors Boys High Game and Series - J. Butler 210-530; B. Kirby 204-512; M. Spidd 205­ 495; J. Issacs 180-456; J Shoebridge I6O442; N. Wnght 170-409; B. Vcrus 143-401. Boys High Games - B. Ferris 152; L. Laubaugh 151; J. Smith 146; A. Windcs 125; L. Smith 111; K. Quada 107; J. McK­ ee 104; J. Mix 100. Girts High Games and Series - J. Qua­ da 141-341; M. Butler 115-325; C. Shcllcnbargcr 120-315; T. Huss 120-310. Giris Good Games - R. Burton 105; J. Shoebridge 88; B. Wescott 76; J. Altoft 75; J. Burton 69; N. Quada 69. Saturday Majors Boys High Games and Series - B. Kirby 210-534; J Butler 204-485; N. Wright 157­ 464; J. Isaacs 163-457. Boys Good Games - J. Smith 163; L. Laubaugh 143; T. Kirby 137; B. Ferris 133; L. Smith 116; C. Rcttcngill 110; J. Shocbridge 110; K. Quada 104. Giris High Games and Series - T. Huss 157-394; M. Butler 127-365; C. Shcllcnbargcr 134-340; J. Altoft 144-305. Giris Good Games - R. Pohja III; R. Burton 108; N. Quada 108 YMCA NEWS YMCA of Barry County 2000 Fall Volleyball Standing, Dtg-lt ..................................................... 304) Walker and Fluke ...............................17-13 Hastings Mfg................. ..................... 12-18 True Value .............................................1-29 TROT...continued from page 11 The entry fee is $13 (with t-shirt), $10 (without a t-shirt), $15 (late day registration) or $2 (for fun run participants). A fun run will be held on the grassy area around the school. Entry forms are available at Thomapple Kellogg High School or by calling coach Tammy Benjamin at 795-7603. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 9. 2000 - Page 13 J.T. Charron (38) is flushed out of the pocket by B.C.'g Josh Dakan (33). (Photo by Perry Hardin) NJCAA tournament volleyball schedule announced Coaches Rob Heethuis, Mark Nabozny and Wayne Adams gather their Panthers together for a bit of on-field instructions during Fnday s second mond pjayoflcontest at Byron Center H»9h School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) PANTHERS...continued from page 10 Junior running back David Ovcrbcck collected a good majority or Delton's 128 rushing yards. He carried the ball 22 times for 103 yards. Senior quarterback J.T. Charron ran seven times for 31 yards and completed a pass to junior Scott Styf for 15 yards. Senior back Jeremie Coplin also helped out the Panther ground game with 23 yards on eight attempts. Heethuis mentioned that he was not only proud of his team for how they played (efforts that included the team's first playoff win since 1978), but for the men that they have become. "Certainly, these young men and their work ethic was as good as I've ever had; they were fun to be around," Heethuis said. "Wc wish Byron Center all of the luck in the world, (but) our kids weren't ready for their season to end. I'm very proud of our young men." ...in need of QUALITY pfePiTlHQ? Let us Give You A Quote. J-Ad Graphics north Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 Here are the championship seedings and schedule for the NJCAA National Volleyball Championship to be held at Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena: Championship Seeding: 1. St. Clair Community College (67-2); 2. Northwest-Shoals Community College (42-5); 3. Kellogg Community College (48-13); 4. John A. Logan College (39-7); 5. Kirkwood Community College (33-10); 6. Chandler-Gilbert Community College (26-13); 7. Elgin Community College (29-6); 8. Kishwaukee College (36-8); 9. Genesee Community College (41-8); 10. CCBC Catonsville (25-10). Championship Schedule: Pool Play, Monday, Nov. 13, Court A — St. Clair vs. Catonsville; Kirkwood vs. Kishwaukee; John A. Logan vs. Catonsville; Kishwaukee vs. St. Ciair; Kirkwood vs. John A. Logan. Pool Play, Monday, Nov. 13, Court B — NW Shoals vs. Genesee; Chandler-Gilbert vs. Elgin; Kellogg vs. Genesee; Elgin vs. NW Shoals; Chandler vs. Kellogg. Pool Play. Tuesday. Nov. 14, Court A — Catonsville vs. Kishwaukee; St. Clair vs. Kirkwood; John A. Logan vs. Kishwaukee; Catonsville vs. Kirkwood; St. Clair vs. John A. Logan; Pool Play, Tuesday, Nov. 14. Court B — Genesee vs. Elgin; NW Shoals vs. Chandler-Gilbert; Kellogg vs. Elgin; Genesee vs. Chandler-Gilbert; N W Shoals vs. Kellogg. The Kellogg Community College includes two players who are graduates of Lakewood High School, Jill Benschoter and Katherine Shcllenbarger. MAC rivals renew battle Forget the records... forget what's at stake... when Western Michigan University and Central Michigan University oppose each other on the football field, virtually anything can happen. WMU enters this Saturday's game in Mt. Pleasant with an 8-1 record, a 6-0 mark in the Mid-American Conference and a 3-0 record in the MAC West division. A victory over CMU gives WMU its second MAC West Division title and a retain trib W 'tWJ MAC championship; * Dec. 2 in Huntington, W. Va. CMU enters the contest with an overall record of 1-8 and is 0-3 in the MAC West. But if past results are any indication, this game can go either way. The Chippewas and the Broncos are just like the Wolverines and the Spartans, when they head to field, it is all-out warfare. In recent years, the team with the worse record have come out on top. And the Chippewas also have fared quite well at Kelly/Shorts versus the Broncos. "It's one of the most unique rivalries in that they've (CMU) had so much success at their place," WMU coach Gary Darnell said. "It's one of two rivalries I've been involved with where team records really don't count." This year, WMU is on a serious roll, winning eight in a row. Currently, the Broncos arc 27th in the USA Today/ESPN Coaches' and Associated Press polls -and tSth* in the" Sagarin computer rankings. In the latest NCAA statistics, WMU is tied with Florida State for the second-best scoring defense (11.0 points per game) and stands ninth in total defense (275.44 yards per game). The Broncos have outscored opponents 300-99 during the 2000 campaign. Kickoff is 1:05 p.m. in Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Invitations Resumes/Co- er Letters Baby Announcements Christmas Cards/Letters DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES t REQUEST FOR BIDS 2000/2001 TREE TRIMMING & AND REMOVAL PROGRAM Delton's Jamie Collier (32) is greeted by a trio of Bulldogs during Saturday's second round playoff contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) YOU'RE OUTGOING. "We played good defense and didn’t miss too many shots in the second half." coach Maciasz said." Lakewood also received 23 points from Love and 10 points from Ashley Frost. Love also pulled down 15 rebounds. Frost collected 13 caroms and Koch dished out 9 assists. Brieann Treloar led Maple Valley in scoring with 13 points and Sarah Cook was second on the squad with 8 markers. Lakewood is on a serious roll heading into districts. Last Friday, the blue and white beat Lansing Catholic Central and that triumph followed another big Capital Circuit win Oct. 31 over Charlotte. "Those were big wins in tough places and against tough teams," Maciasz said. Cook says his squad has to improve in a few areas before next week's district tournament. "Game preparation; wc must be better prepared and wc must come out with a better attitude." Cook said of his team, which earlier in the season scored 91 points versus Leslie. Maple Valley's junior varsity won its contest 44-31. AMBITIOUS. INNOVATIVE. HASTINGS 4 Contact Judy (15-671-5599 tvd® mei.net The City ol Hastings. Michigan, is soliciting bids lor its annual tree trimming and removal program Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 East Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. November 22. 2000. at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside ol the submittal package "Sealed Bid - 2000/2001 Tree Trimming and Removal". 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With so many benefits, there's no way you can lose with Mess location on 638 IV. State Street in Hastings! If you have what it takes to join our team, you’ll enjoy a great benefits package, tne resources of a world class support staff and advancement based on merit. We’d love to talk. Please stop by our hiring trailer. MondayFriday from 9-6 or Saturday from 12-3. EOE. /3’L’ DANCE: WHITE WATER BAND 8:30-12:30 MainStreet Checking. More. MainStreet Checking MAIjN/TREET SAVINGS lAKk As American As Member FDIC Your Bank. Your Future. �P»a» 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thunday. November 9. 2000 Hastings Exchange Club announces Young Citizens of the Month Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for October are (from left) Eric Haney, Maryann Uptgraft and Ryan Cair, shown with teacher Alice Gergen. Central Elementary’* Young Citizen* ot th* Month lor October, a* selected by the Exchange Club ot Hastings, are (from left) Andrew Matthews, Jordan Rambin and Claik Tanner, shown here with teacher John MenM. Star Elementary’s Young Citizens ot the Month for October are Jeremy Rogers (left) and Melissa Brill, shown with teacher Cincy Wilcox. Notice of Mortgage Foractooura Sate THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been matte In the conditions of a mortgage made by Howard Shattuck and Denise Shattuck husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 27,1989, and recorded on October 30, 1989 in Uber 490, on Page 464, Barry County Records, Michigan, and re-recorded on November 22, 1989 in Uber 491, Page 540. Barry County Records and was assigned by mesne assignments to Midfirst Bank, a Federally Chartered Savings Associalion, Assignee by an assignment dated October 1, 1997, which was recorded on August 26,1996, in Uber 1017007. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due a! the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND NINETY-EIGHT AND 36/100 dollars ($33,096 36), mdudng interest at 10.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part at them, at public venue, Mt the B<ry CotjHW Courthouse m Hasting*!-Ml. at H00 p.te. on December 21, 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 144 of Lakewood Estates according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 4 of plats. Page 19 Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shan be 30 days from the date of such sale. Doted: November 9. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 246-593-1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Te egraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200023920 Gators (12/7) FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAJNE D WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Richard Gary Sunlor and Debra S. Senior, husband and wife of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagors to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee dated the 16th day of December. A.D., 1999. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 13th day of January. AD. 2000, in document *1039754 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was there­ after on. to-wrt the 21st day of December. AD., 1999, assigned to Banker's Trust Company of California, NA as Custodian or Trustee, thru mesne assignments and recorded on March 17. 2000 in the office of Register ot Deeds in docu­ ment *1042197 for said County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $104372.92 (one hundred four thou­ sand three hundred seventy two dollars and nine­ ty two cents) including interest there on at 13 8% (thirteen point eight) percent per annum. And no suit or proceed ngs at law or m equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of safe con­ tained m said mortgage, and pursuant Io the statute of the State of'Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 14th day of December. AD.. 2000. at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece of parcel of land situate in the City of Hastings, in the County of Barry and State ol Michigan and described as follows, to wit The North 1/2 of Lots 1166 and 1167 of the City of Hastings, formerly Village of Hastings, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof TAX ID 08-055-201-397-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 9. 2000 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO . L P A By Daniel E Best(P5850l) Attorney for Assignee of ’viortgagee 755 W Big Sever. Suite 310 Troy. Ml 48064 248-362 6100 (12/7) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Defauk has been made in the cond rtion s of a mort gage made by DeVan LaGrone, Sarah A LaGrone, husband and wife and Charles W. Murphy, a single man (original mortgagors) to CONSECO FINANCE SERVIC­ i ING CORP f/k/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 16. 1998, and recorded on August 24, 1998 in Document *1016907. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is darned to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND NINETY-THREE AND 21/100 doiars ($137,093.21). Including interest at 11.250% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foredosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on December 7,2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as ? Comme|crj§ at the Northeast comer’ of the East 20 acres of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 lying South of the public highway known as Lewis Road. Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, as place of beginning: thence South 600 feet along the East line of said 20 acres; thence West 300 feet parallel with the centerline of Lewis Road; thence North 288.86 feet paraBel with said East line; thence East 160 feet paraNel with the centertine of Lewis Road; thence North 311.14 feet parallel with said East; thence East 140 feet along said centerline to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 26. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200013148 Gators (11/23) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT1NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nel C. Vanderroest. an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to Union Federal Bank ot Indianapolis f/k/a Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis, Mortgagee, dated May 10,1996, and recorded on May 21. 1996 m Uber 661. on Page 25. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUN­ DRED TWENTY-TWO AND 27/100 dollars ($49,822.27). vKiudng merest at 8 000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given lhat said mort­ gage will be f oreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m on November 30. 2000 Sad premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: . A parcel of land in the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, described as: beginning at a point which is 1266 56 feet East of and 515 89 feet North of the Southwest corner of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, running thence North 14 degrees 25 minutes Easlp for 88 feet, thence South 51 degrees 26 minutes East for 177 feet to an intersection with the normal shore line of Pine Lake, thence Southwesterly along said shore line for 48 feet, thence North 66 degrees 16 minutes West for 146 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: October 19. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File *991011257 Panthers (11/16) Hasting* Middle School student* who have received Young Citizen* ol th* Month honor* for October from the Exchange Club of Hatting* are (from left) Alexis Baker, Kayleigh DeiCotto, Stephanie London, assistant Principal Chris Cooley, Craig Sherwood, Tom Milter and Anthony TuNL Audrey Wakley, shown here with teacher Eleanor Vonk, Is Young Citizen of the Month for October from Pleasantview Elementary School. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (BARRY COUNTY) THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AHO ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - D^ault lining bwn made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by GU/LDGERTON. A SINGLE MAN. and ROBERT J. YOUNG. A SINGLE MAN. with joint rights of survivorship, Mortgagors, to FIRST FINANCE, which is organized md existing under the laws of Michigan and whose address is 6785 Telegraph. Bloomfield Hals, Ml 48301. Mortgage, dated April 1, 1998. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and Slate of Michigan, on April 22.1998, in Document No. 1010753 of Barry County Records, which mortgage was thereafter on April 6.1998, assigned to BANKERS TRUST COMPA­ NY OF CALIFORNIA, N A. as Custodian or Trustee, Park Plaza. 6th Floor, Irvina. CA 92614 and recorded on October 14,1999 in the office of the Register of Deeds for said County of Barry in Document No. 1036620 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. af the date ol this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of THIRTY EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY AND 34/100 ($38,990.34) Dollars, including interest thereon at 13.625% per annum. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been institute to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. there­ fore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan m such case made and provid­ ed. notice is hereby given that on Thursday, December 21. 2000 at 1:00 p.m., said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Michigan, (that being the buiidrg where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held) Which said promises are described as follows: The land referred to this Commitment, situated in the County of Barry. Township of Barry. State of Michigan.’is Oescribed as follows: All that part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Center post of said Section 7 and running thence North 89 degrees 13 minutes West. 74.72 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 37 degrees 22 minutes West. 558.39 feet along the Northwesterly line of Wall Lake Road to the true point of beginning thence South 37 degrees 22 minutes West. 115.00 feet; thence North 52 degrees 38 minutes West. 65 00 feet, thence North 37 degrees 22 minutes East. 115.00 feet, thence South 52 degrees 38 minutes East 66.00 feet to the point of beginning Commonly known as: 11560 S. Wall Lake. M­ 43. Tax Roil No 08-003-007-041-01 rhe redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemptiun period shell be 30 days from the date of such sale Dateu 11-9-2000 ELAINE W MARDIROSIAN (P33528) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee 1373 Balfour Groose Pointe Park. Ml 48230 (313)881-0296 (12/7) Isaak Ramsey, selected by the Exchange Club ot Hastings as Young Citizen of the Month for October at St. Rose School, is shown here with teacher Diane Brighton. Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for October, a* selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Myles Eldred and Chelsey Snyder (missing), shown with teacher Jane Merritt. Subscribe TODAY! KI < I l\ I J th. ... }. ( nil 945-9554 I 111 H.lstlCUv B.inni r Driver AND LEAVE THE REST TO US $1,000 Sign-on Bonus for Exp. Company Drfvo.'s Teams Start up to 46F Bentffrs, wt'vs got ALL th» both & wnlstlos Owner Operetor* Solos 830 Teams 88e No CDL No Problem We School No Money Oo^-n ’ 1-800-842-0853 Experienced Drivers 1<800<441<4394 Owner Operators 1<877<848<8615 Graduate Students 1<800<338<6428 10 Tacos for under $5.00!! �The Hastngs Banner - Thursday. November 9. 2000 - Page 15 Barry County Chamber enjoys annual dinner Seated at the head table are (from left) Dianne Feldpausch, Deb Button. Cindy Buckland, Pat Buckland, Chamber President Pat Doezema, Bob Doezema, and Chamber Executive Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum. Mark Feldpausch accepted the chamber's Company of the Year Award from Dianne Feldpausch. Deb Button presented Pat Buckland the Chamber Member of the Year Award. The Vagabonds of Lakewood High School provided entertainment for the dinner. Mary Fairchild of Bradford White Corp, in Middleville accepted the chamber Brick Award, which recognizes area businesses for The evening's program was preceded by a dinner of prime rib or stuffed chicken breast. JBvyffljgf aBany_County business or indtist/y reilbexpansion and con­ The Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated another year of ac­ complishment at its annual dinner last Friday, held at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. After dinner one individual and two busi­ nesses received awards. Pat Buckland of Buckland Insurance was named Chamber Member of the Year. The award recognizes the service and contribu­ tion of an individual to chamber programs and services. Buckland is chamber vice president. He has been instrumental in bringing Delton area businesses into the recently expanded countywide chamber, has been active in the chamber golf outing, and is also a member of the chamber ambas­ sadors. who welcome new businesses to the area. Bradford While Corp, of Middleville re­ ceived the chamber's Brick Award, which struction projects that represent a signifi­ cant investment in the community. For several years now Bradford White has been in the process of expanding its square footage and manufacturing capability. Feldpausch Food Centers was given the Company of the Year Award. The award recognizes an area business for significant contributions and participation in chamber programs, events and activities by way of donations, volunteer support and atten­ dance. Feldpausch has been very generous with its donations and is involved in sev­ eral of the chamber committees, according to chamber board member Deb Button. Speaker for the evening was Chamber Executive Director Dixie Stade I-Manshum. who recognized chamber board and commit­ tee members for their efforts during the year's many promotional projects. Stadel-Manshum also suggested that the Last Chance before ristmas! Portrait package includes: One-10x13, 'Ruo-SxlOs, Four5x7s, Four 3' jx5» and 38 Wallets! Portrait Studio No Subject Fee* or Additional Charges. rd f*ckj«r per Lunik, (dr**-. pa*Ujr rxr jud it pK«.-.t -pbi -w .tit H-kxn.*! I r t«> .dJmnul tjkm v< n-lktram »xh n»>U'Ucirbwitopunkw XI! »rk>’mrimirxounJrr l>mtrt tv uRxli.-t.MrKi- .mJ nin vjn h k* rn.it Yxir > iik»H ««ix it.up limK-ith’n- Jjvk Photographer Will Be Available The* 6 Dav> Onht Tucdav. Nov.7 through SunJav. Nt*. 12 I’hotographcr Hourw lOam-Tpm HASTINGS (We4t M43) Hurry! One Week Only! chamber work to cxptpd its membership by encouraging employees of companies that belong to the chamber to become in­ volved in chamber activities and become members of chamber committees. Stadel-Manshum said the chamber's members represent the interests of 10.000 to 15.000 people in the county, and those people are all eligible to participate in chamber programs. She said the chamber has added 60 mem­ bers in the year 2000 and will continue to seek additional members and strive to retain those who are members. City Bank to offer on-line banking Hastings City Bank will offer on-line banking with bill payment to their cus­ tomers. starting Nov. 6. The system allows customers to retrieve and view account and loan information, transfer funds, pay bills and download the information into financial management software such as Quicken or Microsoft Money. “Wc arc all excited about the bill payment feature.” said Mark Kolanowski. chief oper­ ating officer” “I have been using this fea­ ture personally for a couple of months and enjoy the convenience and case of use. First, you establish a personal vendor pay­ ment list, comprised of the merchants you use. New vendors can be added easily, and outdated ones deleted. Once the list is established, simply enter the date and amount a particular vendor is to be paid.” Business customers have additional capa­ bilities. such as multiple account control, tax payments, payroll or direct deposit. The business package offers the ability to restrict, certain users to certain functions or to require dual control for transactions, pre­ venting unauthorized access. There is no software to install. More importantly, it is safe and secure. Kolanowski said. Joan Hcffclbowcr. contioiler and cashier, explains. "The system allows the bank to manage all aspects of the customer interac­ tion and avoid any loss of control. It uses an Internet server that’s completely separate from the banks mainframe computer. It also requires customers to use passwordcontrolled entry and to have an Internet browser with 128-bit encryption capabili­ ty.” “On-line banking gives our customers added convenience and flexibility where and when they would like to conduct their banking activity.” said Kolanowski. “If you would like to sec a demo, stop by any Hast­ ings City Bank office or access our website at www hasimgscitybank.com” Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey Donald Hause and Doris Z. Hause as husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Concord Funding Corporation. A Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 24, 1997. and recorded on October 6. 1997 in Document No. 1002481. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to The Bank ol New York. As Trustee under the Pooling end Servicing Agreement dated as November 1, 1999 among Credit Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC. Financial Asset Securities Corp.. Litton Loan Servicing LP and the Bank of Now York, C-Liass Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates. 'Series 1993-CB5 without recourse. Assignee Dy an assignment dated August 23. 1999, which was recorded on October 17. 2000, Document No. 1050842. Barry County Records, on which .-'xxtgage there A dimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR AND 85/100 dollars ($141,224 85). including interest at 10.750% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 4/1 and 10/1 of each year Under the power of sale contained m sad mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml al 1:00 p.m.. on December 14, 2000 Said premises are situated m CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The land referred to in this Commitment, situ­ ated m the County of Barry. City of Hastings. State of Michigan, is described as follows Lot 5 of supervisor Glasgow s Addition to the city, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of plats, page 3. Also that part of Lot 7 of said Supervisor Glasgow s Addition to the City, for­ merly Village of Hastings, described as com­ mencing on Hanovpr Street at the Northwest cor­ ner of Lot 7 of said pi4t. thence East 121 8 feet, thence North 31 feet tor the place of beginning, thence North 30 feet to the South hne of Lot 5 of plat, thence East along the South line ol Lot 5 of said plat 82 5 feet, thence South 30 feet, thence West 82 5 feet to the place of beginning Also the East 132 feet of Lot 7 of said Supervisor Glasgow s Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, except commencing at the Southeast comer of Lot 7 of sad plat, thence West 107 feet to the place of beginning, thence West 25 feet, thence North 103 7 feet, thence East 25 feet, thence South W3 7 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a m wh>ch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated November 2. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1303 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File «2000i581 5 Ravens (11/30) JftQfilfiAflILSALE_______ RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has occurred in the conditions at a mortgage made by WILLIAM V SEMPF and CONNIE G. SEMPF. husband and wtfe to NBD MORTGAGE COMPANY. a Delaware Corporation 1550 East Boldine SE. Ste. 303, Grand Rapids. Ml 49506, dated April 29. 1963, and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on May 9.1983, in Uber 253 at Pago 880. Said mortgage was assigned to FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF ROCHESTER which merged into and was acquired by MARINE MIDLAND BANK n/k/a HS8C BANK USA, 2929 Walden Ave.. Depew, NY 14043. by an assignment dated September 1, 1987 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on November 2.1987 in Uber 458 at Page 953. By reason at such default the undersigned elects to deciare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forth­ with. At the date of this notice there a claimed to be due for principal and interest, at the rate of 11.500% per annum on said mortgage the sum of TWENTY-THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-NINE and 72/100 DOLLARS ($23,549.72). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by vrtue of the powe- of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney's fees allowed by law. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the Barry County place of hold­ ing the Circuit Court within the County of Barry, City of Hastings on Thursday. November 30. 2000. at i 00 p.m., local time Pursuant to Public Act No. 104. Public Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A3240(3)) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the fore­ closure sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale The premises covered by said mortgage is sit­ uated in the Township of Baltimore. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and more fully described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE N LINE OF SECTION 32. T2N. R8W. DISTANT N 89 DEGREES 30' 40* W 879.45 FT. FROM THE NE CORNER OF SAID SECTION. THENCE CON­ TINUING ALONG SAID N UNE N 89 DEGREES 30' 40' W 219.46 FT. THENCE S 00 DEGREES 07' 52' E 1332 83 FT. THENCE S 89 DEGREES 34' 18' E ALONG THIS S UNE OF THE N 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 216.19 FT, THENCE N 00 DEGREES 16' 18" E 1332.59 FT TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PPN 08-002-032-227-00 HSBC BANK USA Assignee of Mortgagee Dated October 12. 2000 James W Batchelor (P25500) RUSSELL 4 BATCHELOR Suite 411-S Waters Burtdng 161 Ottawa Avenue. N W Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 (11/9) �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 9. 2000 COURT NEWS: Testimony of a forensic nurse in a trial scheduled for December for accused rapist Tomothy A. Rosenberg. 34, of Hastings, will be limited to a medical description of the victim's injuries after the alleged sexual assault. Circuit Judge Jim Fisher decided last Thursday. Rosenberg's defense attorney, Mark Doster, asked the court to limit the nurse's remarks because the nurse testified during a preliminary examination in the case that it was "highly improbable" that the alleged victim's injury could have been caused by consensual sex, because "I’ve never seen this in any patient I've ever evaluated in consensual sex." The nurse also said she "had no reason to believe" that the victim was not telling the truth that she had been sexually assaulted. Doster argued in a brief that Michigan case law prohibits an expert witness from testifying that sexual abuse occurred, vouching for the accuracy of victims' statements, or testifying whether the alleged victim's allegations are truthful. Doster said the nurse's statements "are intended to show that sexual abuse has occurred and the alleged victim is telling POLICE BEAT the truth, neither of which is within the allowable scope of testimony permitted by expert witnesses." The prosecution contended that the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that the examining physician in a rape case is a proper witness as long as his testimony may assist the jury in its determination of the existence of either of two crucial elements of the charged offense, penetration and penetration against the will of the victim. Rosenberg is accused of forcing sex on a 17-ycar-old girl after giving her alcohol and cocaine in his home April 2. Fisher said he would limit the testimony of the nurse because had he not done so, the defense would have to bring in an expert witness to rebut the nurse's testimony, which would result in two opposing viewpoints being presented to the jury. "So I don't see how that's going to be helpful to the jury," he said. Fisher also said he took into account the fact that he granted a recent motion by the prosecution to allow witnesses to testify in the trial that Rosenberg had committed similar acts. Banner CLASSIFIEDS A’i (I • mi I Ilh'IUOl! I t 1990 FISHER BASS BOAT: 16FT Aluminum w/40hp mere & trailer. Loaded, $3,850. Call Dave (616)623­ 3708. FOR SALE: 86 Chevy Subur­ ban; 62 Diesel, 4wd, 3 seats, 320,000 miles. $800. (616)945­ 2013. . Waith </ CLERICAL PERMENANT FULL time position available in a music based distribution center. Duties indude filing, data entering, customer service. Willing to train. Please apply in person at Malecki Music 4500 Broad­ moor Grand Rapids. CASH PAID! We buy many dish satellite systems, all brands. Have cash will trav­ el. 616-838-5130. WANTED: USED DISH network, satellite dish sys­ tems. Cash paid $50 and up. 616-838-5130. HANDYMAN SERVICES RESPONSIBLE: 'LOW RATES." HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODEL­ ING PROJECTS!! CALL (616)948-4093. PIANO INSTRUCTION. ALL ages, beginners-advanced. (616)945-0618 or (616)443-5454 PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. (Joe Mix Piano Service.) Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. 11,'k CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVEThis position is responsible for maintaining communication with client base through tel­ ephone contacts, quality control, site visits, assisting in maintaining current busi­ ness as well as developing new business through the sales process. Priority con­ sideration will be given to applicants who meet the fol­ lowing requirements: 2yrs business experience in cus­ tomers service with some sales exposure, proven abili­ ty to identify problems/ pro­ vide solutions, strong writ­ ten/verbal communication skills, excellent organization­ al and time management skills Competitive wage and benefit package. Com­ puter experience required, some post secondary educa­ tion recommended, industri­ al knowledge a plus. Please send resume and wage re­ quirements to: Ad #114 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188, Hastings Mi. 49058. DRIVER- additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer sen-ice oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Full-time part-time, benefits (full-time), gcxxl working environment. Also hiring for night/weekends. 248-7729. HANOVER HOUSE IS tak­ ing applications for full­ time. live-in manager. Must have CPR, current TB test. Furnished 2bd apartment in­ cluded plus salary. Experi­ ence helpful, but will train. ALSO. PART-TIME 2 dav fill-in person needed. Call (616)948-3619. OFFICE STAFF MEMBER to perform all office duties. Experience helpful but will train. Please apply at Malecki Music 4500 Broadmoor, Grand Rapids, Mi. STAY AT HOME Mom wants to care for your chil­ dren in her home, flexible days and hours, (616)948- //.//> n,<»/<</ Hn\nii vs HOME OWNERS! CREDIT problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improve­ ment, quick closings. Call 7 days/24 hrs. Allied Mort­ gage Capital Corp, 1-800­ 611-3766. /1 /< । CUSTOM SEWING- AL­ TERATION to zippers. Call 945-9712 for appointment. GUITAR/BASS LESSONS AND minor instrument re­ pair. For appt, call (616)962­ 2131 STUMP GRINDING: BEST rate around. Fully insured. Call (616)765-3450. / ill Rt Hl 2BD SPACIOUS HOME in country setting. 1-1 /2 bath, 2 stall attached garage, laun­ dry hookup, lawn mainte­ nance and garbage service provided. 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In other court action Nov. 2: • Richard R. L’esperance, 38. of Delton, was resentenced to 36 to 180 months in prison for two convictions of second degree criminal sexual conduct. L'esperance was originally sentenced to 10 to 25 years in prison for the offenses, but the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that the sentences exceeded the maximum allowable penalty of 15 years in prison for the offenses, and ordered that L'esperance be resentenced. At the same time L'esperance received 10-25 years on the CSC 2 convictions, he was also sentenced to 10 to 25 years in prison for two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct, and is currently serving that sentence. His attorney, Douglas Mullkoff, argued that since L'esperance is "going to be working on that sentence" (the CSC I sentence) "for a long time.** L'esperance should be given a sentence on the low end of the sentencing guidel*nes. The attorney said L'esperance "has been doing everything right" in prison, including going to school. "I am trying to get things on track." L'esperance told Fisher. He said he was working on getting his GED and getting a license to do heating and air conditioning work. • Joshua P. Newburry, 21, of Hastings was sentenced to nine months in jail for violating probation he was serving on an April 2000 conviction of forgery. Newburry's probation was also extended from two years to three years, and he will be required to attend a Michigan Department of Corrections boot camp program after he completes his jail sentence. Fisher told Newburry the boot camp "will be an attempt to get you to change your attitude." Fisher said Newburry’s probation officer said that Newburry "possesses one of the worst attitudes" the officer has ever seen. Fisher said the pre­ sentence report on Newburry indicates that Newburry has "a total lack of respect for other people.** "I'm concerned with the statements of law enforcement people who think you're a danger to the public," Fisher said. "If you don't make some very basic changes in your life you're going to end up being in prison for a long time." Fisher said. However, he said. "I'm not sure a prison sentence is the proper response for you." Assistant Barry Prosecutor Amy Kuzava said the probation officer recommended five years in prison for Newburry. but Kuzava recommended instead 12 months in jail. Kuzava said the "prognosis" of Newburry’s situation is that he is "doing nothing but hanging around and getting into trouble and having a terrible attitude." Newburry’s defense attorney, Mike McPhillips, argued that despite the fact that Newburry is "maybe a loudmouth" and "says things he shouldn’t say," that Newburry is "not nearly the monster he's made out to be." "Whatever one thinks of Josh and his statements." McPhillips said, "he's never acted on anything he's said." McPhillips said that if the five-year prison recommendation is "a punishment for what Josh says, it certainly isn't for what he does. I didn't think you could be punished for what you say." Fisher responded that "I don't think any of our rights are unlimited, including our First Amendment rights" (to free speech). , • Fisher delayed sentencing Todd E. Greenman. 33, of Delton, for one year on a conviction of second degree home invasion. Greenman will be on probation during that year. Fisher said his decision took into account that Greenman had been in an automobile accident and suffered a head injury, and "had issues related to drug abuse." Greenman's attorney, David Gilbert, said Greenman "knows he’s got to deal with his drug problem.” • Zachary A. Zuydwegt. 19. of Martin, was sentenced to nine months in jail for violating probation he was serving on a 1999 burglary conviction. He will receive credit for 221 days already spent in jail. The probation department recommended that Zuydwegt be discharged from proba­ tion so he could move to Florida and live with his grandparents, who would give him "some sort of support in his life." according to Kuzava. However, Fisher said that Zuydwegt had followed some rules of probation and disregarded others, which showed "a total disregard and total lack of respect for authority.” "If you get it into your head you can follow the rules you want to follow" and not follow those he does not want to fol­ low. Fisher said, "you're going to continue to have problems." • Arie L. Foster, 24. of Middleville, was sentenced to 15 to 30 months in prison for violating probation he was serving on a 1998 conviction of attempted receiving of stolen property. Kuzava told Fisher that Foster has "blown off probation" and "continued his See COURTS, continued page 17 Carbon monoxide kills Wyoming man YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Carbon monoxide poisoning has been ruled as the cause of a Wyoming mans death Nov. 5 while he slept inside his van on M-179 near Yankee Springs Road, said Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer. "There was a propane heater in the vehicle," said DeBoer. "There was no sign of foul play." According to deputies. Leland Jay Bunker. 49. was found dece. red by a friend and fellow bow hunter. Michael Woods. 47. of Pontiac. The two have been hunting partners in the Yankee Springs Slate Game area for about six yeais, said DeBoer and both of the men were sleeping in their respective vans, using propane heaters as a source of heat. Woods awoke at about 6 a.m. and attempted to wake Bunker, but received no response. Woods then attempted CPR. but could not revive his friend. "By the time deputies got there, there was some lividity," said DeBoer, though he does not know how long Bunker had been dead before his body was discovered. Bunker was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Student expelled from tech Institute PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - An 18-yau-old student of the Michigan Career and Technical Institute (M.C.T.I) was expelled from the school after he was overheard Oct. 24 threatening to return 'and take people out with a super rifle.' said Prairieville Township Police Chief Larry Gentry. "Il could not be found that he had the means to cany out the threat," said Gentry. "His room was searched and no gun was found." The student, who has left the school and returned to Michigan's thumb area where he lives, had allegedly made the threat to another student. "He denied it," said Gentry. "He said he was just talking about going into the military and being a sniper. Others said that's not quite what he said." No charges will be sought against the student. Leaf pile fire spreads to house, shed HOPE TOWNSHIP - A Woods Trail home owned by lames Shields was destroyed by fire Saturday after an unattended leaf pile fire apparently was spread to the structure by the wind, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers raid a man who lives next door to the damaged home had been burning a small pile of leaves in a fire pit close to the Shield.' property. The neighbor said that al about 12:15 p.m., he went inside for lunch thinking the fire had died down enough to be left unattended. The man's wife then noticed the neighbor's shed on fire and the couple, along with other neighbors, tried to douse the flames with fire extinguishers and a garden hose. Troopers reported the fire was getting too hot and that they moved away from the fire when they noticed two large propane tanks near the house. The house then caught are when the propane tanks bunt, trooper said. "Cause is believed to be from the wind picking up and blowing debris from the pit toward the Shields property," Trooper Scott Shunt reported. "Debris likely caught leaves that were on the ground on fire, the fire then traveled to the Shields shed and house." Phone cards stolen from gas station HASTINGS - Twenty-three NCI Elite pre paid phone cards worth $390 were discovered missing from the counter at the Phillips 66-Taco Bell Oct 30. according to the Hastings City Police Department. Police reported that the manager reported that seven of the cards are worth $10 each while 16 are valued at $20 each. "We don't know if it was an employee theft or if it was somebody at the counter," who committed the crime, said Police Chief Jerry Sarver. The incident remains under investigation. Antique crystal drinking glasses missing HOPE TOWNSHIP - Six handcrafted crystal drinking glasses, each more than 100 years old. have been reported missing from a home in the 4000 block of Carr Drive, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Deputies reported that the victim suspects that two people who had previously lived with him may have taken the glasses. One of the suspects is a woman who sometimes helped to take care of the victim’s mother, deputies said. "He had told her he would not pay her any money because she did very little," deputies reported. "After they moved, he noticed six... drinking glasses missing." The glasses are together valued at more than $1,000. The couple is also suspected of causing $500 damage to a sliding glass door, deputies reported. The incident remains under investigation. Motorist falls asleep, destroys vet clinic MIDDLEVILLE - The Hart Veterinary Clinic was heavily damaged Oct 26 when a 28-year-oId Hastings man fell asleep at the wheel, struck an oncoming car and then veered out of control into the North M-37 structure, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Shane David Kurr told police that as he passed the Crystal Flash gas station, he fell asleep and woke up just as he was hitting the oncoming car, driven by David Eugene Chaddock, 43, of Hastings. After the two cars collided, Karr's car continued over a curb, hit a sign and then continued through a parking lot, hit the building and came to rest "There were no braking marks," report Sgt. Tony Stein of the Barry County Sheriffs Department's Middleville unit. Kurr suffered minor injuries and was issued a citation for careless driving. Chaddock was not hurt and no one inside the building was reportedly injured during the 7 a.m. crash. Alcohol was not a factor, police reported. Indecent exposure incident reported HASTINGS - Police are requesting charges against a man suspected of engaging in self gratification while in his vehicle parked in the Wal-Mart parking lot Nov. 4, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Trooper Kelly Linebaugh was dispatched to the scene when a passerby who witnessed the act reported the incident to 911. "1 pulled up in the parking lot and he decided to leave," said Linebaugh, who noted that the suspect vehicle he encountered matched the description reported to 911. Linebaugh has identified the suspect ind will be asking the Barry County Prosecutor's office to issue charges. Thefts reported from 4 cars at camp YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Four cars belonging to employees of YMCA Camp Manitou Lin were targets of thieves Nov. 2 when CDs, a stereo system and two purses were stolen, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Trooper Kelly Linebaugh said all four cars were not locked when the thefts occurred. "The cars had been parked overnight in the lot," said Linebaugh. "It (the crime) was discovered at about lunch time." Police have no cuspects and the case remains under investigation. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 9. 2000 - Page 17 COURT substance abuse, as well as committing new offenses." "Mr. Foster obviously has a drug prob­ lem that needs to be addressed." Kuzava said. Foster s attorney, David Gilbert, asked that Fisher sentence Foster to six months in jail and order him into a drug treatment program. But Fisher said he’d already ordered drug rehabilitation treatment for Foster when Foster was originally sentenced for the offense and again when Foster previously violated probation. Foster told the judge that "I’m not out to cause any trouble. I need help. Jail time is not making me a better person. I need to cope with my problem, and that's drugs." However. Fisher said, "that's what you asked for the first time and second time and you didn't take advantage of it. Now you've boxed me into a comer. I believe people the first and second time they say they want to change. After that, it gets through to me that they're just trying to buffalo me." Fisher said Foster "can’t use that (drug problem) as an excuse." • Travis L. Kidder. 18, of Woodland, was sentenced to 10 months in jail for violating probation he was serving for a February 2000 larceny in a building conviction. Kidder told Fisher that "since I've been in jail I’ve done a lot of thinking. I realized that if I don't grow up and start acting like an adult I'm going to end up in prison for the rest of my life." Fisher told Kidder that ”1 think your conclusions about the situation are exactly right." • Travis L. Pinks, 21. of Delton, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by failing to report to his probation officer. Pinks was serving probation for a 1997 larceny in a building conviction. He will be sentenced Nov. 16. • Gabriel Hull, 22. of Freeport, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by resisting arrest an J urinating in public on Sept. 17. He is serving probation for first degree home invasion. He will be sentenced for the probation violation Nov. 16. • Joshua E. Mayhew. 19, of Hastings, stood mute to several felony charges and not guilty pleas were entered in his behalf. Mayhew is charged with larceny of a firearm, receiving and concealing a stolen fiivanm. UftUub iftg- and Uiwx almg’Ovbr S200 n and less than $1,000, larceny in a building, and possession of a firearm by a felon. • A Nov. 16 pretrial was set for Ruben E. Vela. 43. of Hastings. Vela is charged with seven counts of selling marijuana on seven different occasions between May and September in Carlton Township. Each count carries a maximum penalty of lour years in prison and/or a $20,000 fine. He is also accused of maintaining a drug house, a two-year felony, and charged with being a second offender • Douglas J. Oclc. 27. of Wayland, was sentenced to nine months in jail with credit for 180 days already served for violating probation he was serving for 1995 convictions of twice resisting ancst. Kuzava indicated Oclc is facing criminal charges in Allegan and asked that his sentence be delayed on the probation violation until the outcome of the Allegan charges is decided. Fisher declined to wail, however. "It doesn't sound to me like you've got yourself totally straightened around." he told Oclc. "It sounds to me like you still have a problem with alcohol and drugs.” He also said Oclc has "made no progress on probation other than paying your assessments." NEWS: • Jason I.. VanDruncn. 22. of Grand Rapids, was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 225 days already served for violating his probation. Van Druncn was serving probation for the burglary of an auto body shop. Fisher told VanDruncn that "I have certainly considered prison for you" and said "if you continue the same sort of performance in the future" that prison is where he is headed. Kuzava said VanDruncn "should consider the court not sending him to prison a substantial break" because Van Druncn "continues to be given breaks" and "con­ tinues to violate probation." • Arthur B. Yack Jr., 39. (whose address is unknown), pleaded not guilty to two charges of aggravated stalking, which arc five-year felonies, and charges of being a fourth felony offender. Should he be convicted of the fourth offender charge. Yack could be facing life in prison. Yack is accused of harassing, intimidating and frightening a man and woman between September of 1998 and September of 2000. He is also accused of having previously been convicted of attempted larceny in a building, burglary, unarmed robbery and fleeing a police officer. A Nov. 9 pre-trial was set in the case. A request by Yack's attorney, David Makled, that Yack be examined to determine if he is competent to stand trial was granted by Fisher. Makled said Yack told him he's been diagnosed as schizophrenic. • Cammy L. Walker. 34. of Grand Rapids, pleaded guilty to violating her probation by consuming marijuana. She is serving five years of probation for a 1999 conviction of first degree retail fraud. She was sentenced to serve 60 days on a tether after finishing a substance abuse treatment program, and was ordered to continue on her probation. Walker’s attorney, Anthony Valentine, said Walker's "problem has been one of theft. She has a long history of theft." However, Valentine said, "she reports to me that the thought of stealing has not crossed her mind." Walker also has a substance abuse prob­ lem. Valentine said, and those two problems "went along well with each other." Walker told the court "I'm tired of drugs destroying my life” and said she was going g»VP QFiWbHiWSF abusc "m-v; best effort." • Jay H. Boss, 70, of Martin, pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon, a felony punishable by a maximum of four years in prison. Martin is alleged to have assaulted a relative with a gas-powered weed whacker Aug. 31. A Nov. 9 pre-trial was set in the ease. In court proceedings Oct. 19: • Melissa Slack, 25, of Delton, was sentenced io one day in jail with credit for one day served on a conviction of assault and battery. One count of third degree child abusc was dismissed as part of her plea agreement. Slack was accused of allegedly leaving bruises by spanking and slapping her 18month-old stepdaughter last Christmas. Defense attorney David Gilbert said in July that the prosecution had the burden to show that Slack had the desire to cause • David Wright, 38. of Hastings, was sentenced to spend 90 days in jail with credit for 65 days served on a conviction of possession of marijuana. "This is the type of behavior I would expect out of an 18-year-old." said Fisher. "Not a 38-year-o)d." • Edmond Saldivar, 40. of Middleville, was sentenced to 10 months in jail with credit for nine months served for violating injury to the child to support the child abusc charge. "They claimed that she spanked the child and after the fact, realized she may have hit too hard," said Gilbert. "If she'd intended to cause the bruising, she'd have seen it instantly.*' Gilbert said his client lost Tonlrol and stopped herself, knowing she lost control, before causing any more injury to the child. "If she hadn't stopped and continued the spanking, then it would be intent," said Gilbert, who said what really occurred would be a lesser, one-year misdemeanor of fourth degree child abuse. Third degree child abusc carries a maximum possible penalty of two years in prison. Slack had originally contended that the child sustained the bruises when she fell onto the training toilet and that she lightly slapped the child in the face, according to a preliminary exam transcript. "I'm really sorry she got hurt," Slack told the court Oct. 12. "I had no intention of hurting her.” "I'm going to order you to get counsel­ ing," said Fisher, "so you don't put your­ self in that position again and so no chil­ dren will be at risk. Babies easily suffer permanent injuries because they are so vulnerable." Slack was ordered to have no contact with the victim. She was also ordered to pay $250 in fines and costs and $385 restitution. probation on a third offense drunk driving conviction. • David Kruger Jr., 33. of Dehon was sentenced to serve six months in jail with credit for 47 days served on a conviction of third offense drunk driving. He was also ordered to pay $1,000 in fines and costs and enroll in substance abusc counseling, and was granted work release to perform community service work. He was also placed on probation for three years and ordered to finish his high school education. "At 33. I'd think you would have done that by now." Fisher said. The offense occurred Sept. 2 on M-43 in Woodland Township. POLICE BEAT: Two escape serious injury in crash HASTINGS - One person was hurt and another person escaped injury Nov. 2 when Traci Elizabeth Wales, 34. of Hastings, apparently turned into the path of a southbound Broadway vehicle at about 6 p.m., according to the Hastings City Police Department. Police said Wales was turning north from Mill Street when she collided with a car driven by Diana Pebbles, 44. of Hastings. Both women were wearing seat belts and alcohol was not a factor, police reported. Two hurt in car vs. motorcycle crash HASTINGS ■ A Hastings man was hurt Nov. 3 when the motorcycle he was riding struck a car on North Michigan Avenue 10 feel north of Center Street al 3:40 p.m.. according to a report by the Hastings City Police Department. Officers said Victor Forrest Sisson, 30. had the right-of-way as he approached the intersection northbound on Michigan Avenue. Officers said a car driven by Jeanne Louise Baker. 50, of Hastings, pulled out in front of the motorcycle, causing the collision. Sisson, who was wearing a helmet, was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated and released. Baker had a minor injury, police reported, and alcohol did not appear to be a factor in the cause of the crash. “HOME. AUTO. __.LIFE.ME.” • Douglas Mitchell, 40, of Lake Odessa, was sentenced to spend 28 months to six years in prison on a conviction of habitual domestic violence. Mitchell was arrested after he assaulted a woman with a curtain rod on Sept. 6 in Woodland Township t . • "Given his criminal history and the as­ sault in this case, that’s a very reasonable recommendation," Prosecutor Dale Crowley said prior to the sentencing. Mitchell had actually requested a lengthy Tom SaUnpu, /instate. RNs/LPNs We currently have openings for part-time RNs/LPNs on 2nd shift (2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.). Long-term care experience would be a plus. We have excellent wages, benefits and ~ working conditions. If interested in the opportunity to join a great team, submit vour resume to: Director of Nursing Thomapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Click Hastings, Ml 49058 '(jibrnapplc ■“’'CT- WAiE- o^jnor In court proceedings Nov. 3: f • John G. Creek. 60. of Delton, pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine in exchange for the dropping of charges that he was in possession of a drug analogue called oxycodone, that lie was maintaining a drug house, that he sold marijuana, and that he possessed a pistol while committing a felony. (A drug analogue is similar to a prohibited drug, but has a different chemical configuration.) Sentencing was set for Nov. 16. * T f to • ii 'G ■' TRUCK ACCESSORIES • BEDLINERS * BRUSH GUARDS * STEP BARS * TOW STRAPS • LIFT KITS * FLOOR MATS * BUG GUARDS • TONNEAU COVERS •HITCHES * TAILLIGHT & HEADLIGHT COVERS •PRO NETS * KC HILITES * VENT VISORS • REPLACEMENT SHEET PANELS * SNOW PLOWS In court proceedings Oct. 26: • Michael Harrington. 26. of Hastings, was arraigned on charges that he violated his probation by failing to report truthfully to his probation agent, failing to follow the sex offender registration act. and causing himself to be terminated from his employment. Harrington is serving probation on a conviction of third degree criminal sexual conduct A hearing on the probation violation is scheduled for Nov. 9. • William D. Owens, 46. of Marshall, pleaded guilty to second offense drunk driving, a misdeameanor. in exchange for the dropping of third offense drunk driving charges. The latter is a felony. The second offense conviction carries a maximum sentence of a year in jail. Owens admitted to driving drunk in Castleton Township Aug. 24. Sentencing was scheduled for prison sentence, according to attorney Tia deGoa. "He feels a lengthy prison sentence will give him a chance to rehabilitate himself." said deGoa. AND MUCH MORE! (INSTALLATION AVAILABLE) IS YOUR TRUCK READY FOR WINTER? *• ' 1624 S. 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S. 2000 ZONE, continued from page 2 to us. if we don't have the same kind of op­ tions and opportunities," Weisgerbcr told the county board. Benefits include an elimination of the state income tax for businesses for a period of up to 15 years in the designated zone. The state single business tax also is elimi­ nated for a period of up to 15 years. "Initially it was intended as a tool for ur­ ban areas to reconstitute themselves," he said, and even the playing field for areas that "aren't cashing in on their fair share of investment around the stale." Commissioner Robert Wenger com­ mented that the Renaissance Zone applica­ tion is "a way for the local communities to buy into our county economic alliance..." Ionia's Economic Alliance Board Director Wayne Beyea recently learned that one more renaissance zone is available in the state and when he met with officials to seek more information, the idea of a part­ nership with Barry came out of that meet­ ing, he said. "I left that meeting optimistic that we had a good chance," Beyea said. "It was re­ ally explained to me that they are looking for collaboration between counties" with similar demographics. Barry and Ionia can have up to 10 sub­ zones that are at least five acres in size and up to 5,000 acres in any city, village or township that meets criteria in their overall geographic renaissance zone. "The sub­ zones are specifically where the industrial activity or parks will take place," Weisgerber said. The Anderson consulting firm will help evaluate the sub-zones that arc the most applicable here. Up to six prospective industrial sites have to be named in the application and should be within close proximity to infras­ tructure. Four other sub-zones can be added later, through September 2002. The land does not have to be publically owned, however there has to be some assurance or understanding that the seller will offer the land at a reasonable price, Beyea said. "We'd like to have more possibilities than wc can possibly accommodate and evaluate what's the best situation. "It's not just limited to factories...it can be agri-business...In short it's a tool that's available for attraction and expansion tool for existing employers. Water, sewer, natural gas and electricity have to be in place in the sub-zone or be in place within a short period of time, Beyea said. "In Ionia County that eliminates most of my communities." There can be private arrangements for de­ velopment or a municipality that owns an industrial park may want to be designated appropriate, and therefore where you can make your investments for infrastructure rather than trying to be reactionary to someone who may perhaps buy a large piece of property and then request a long sewer and water extension..." Commissioner Rod Goebel wondered if it was possible to put together a plan in such a tight time frame that would not be in conflict with the current land use plan. "I think so because we could come up easily with the two sub-zones based on ex­ isting land use plans that we're getting from Middleville, Thomapple and the city of Hastings," Weisgerbcr said. "We could get our foot in the door and pick up the rest as it comes up through a more...involved action and not on a 45-day timeline so we wouldn't be forcing anybody into comers they would regret in days to come." "The state is a partner with you on this. It requires a local resolution," Beyea said. Weisgerbcr noted that the final applica­ tion will be brought bt/ore both county boards in early December. as a Renaissance sub-zone. County Admin­ istrator Michael Brown noted. "You are taking a proactive stance in de­ termining where you want to see develop­ ment occur," Beyea said in response to a question from Commissioner Emmet Her­ rington. "...That’s a local decision and the Renaissance Zone designation gives you a tool to help you encourage development where you think it's most appropriate, where the local unit has seen it the most Calling the the application complex, he said. "There's an awful lot of groundwork to do to pull this thing all together" in the tight time frame. Commissioner Sandy James, County Board vice chairwoman, said townships in the Delton area has been eagerly looking for the last 18 months for projects they could accomplish and for grants for their area. "I'd certainly like that investigated as a possible site." Weisgerbcr said he has met with repre­ sentatives from Southwest Barry and has suggested that perhaps they should consider forming some kind of joint governmental consortium to get the "the kind of recogni­ tion and attention they want." The four townships would have to combine forces because Delton is not an organized village. "They are a group that may well come forth with something or be interested in some kind of designation, but they do have a lot of infrastructure work to do before they get to that point." BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS OFFERED! ■ EXAMPIE: 2000 GMC SIERRA FEATURING BRUT BENCH SEAT, AIR, AUTO, CASSETTE, SMOOTH RIDE SUSPENSION - MSRP $23,437 — REBATE LESS GMC *20,451 - *LQQQ NfiS ’19,451* smxAL onvt mexs ro choose mx at saauut savwbs •REBATE TO DEALER •• WHILE SUPPLY LASTS Community by Community During th* month ot November. we will donate 0100 to Barry County United Way for every new or used vehicle sold M Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile 328 Nokth Michigan Avenul GMC CMC Truck Hastings astings;, Michigan Call 49056 (616) 948-8000 Today or toll tree 'Where Exceeding Your Expectations is a Family Tradition. The Michigan Department of Transporta­ tion will start a landscape enhancement pro­ ject along M-43 and M-179 in Barry Coun­ ty Monday. Nov. 13. The project entails tree trimming for vision, signs and passing zones on eight miles of M-43 from Milo Road to Kings­ bury Road, and five miles of dead tree removal on M-179 from M-43 to Yankee Springs Road. “Wc arc continually monitoring our road­ ways for overgrown and dead trees. By removing the dead trees and tree branches for sign visibility, wc arc improving the safety of our roadways, which is one of our top priorities." said Marshall Transporta­ tion Service Center Manager Kitty Roth­ well. While the contractor is working on each roadway, one lane of traffic will be maintain in alternating directions through the use of flag control. The project is scheduled to be completed by April I. 2001. This nearly S25.OOO pro­ ject is funded through the Build Michigan II plan and TEA-21. * GMS PRICING NOW AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC” ft ftft ft fcMf va 1WI wRV itCnci Landscape Project set for M-43 M-179 roads 1-888-494-5539 Mon & Wed until 8 Tue. Thu & Fn trill 6 Saturday until 2 Ionia County incumbents win election Lakewood area voters in Ionia County elected four incumbents to keep their of­ fices for state representative, prosecuting attorney, county sheriff and county commissioner. Republican Valde Garcia, state repre­ sentative for the 86th District, defeated Democratic challenger Teresa Patterson of Dewitt and Libertarian David Drown of Portland. The count was Garcia 7,205, Patterson 4,153 and Brown 356. The 86th District abuts the 87th, which includes all of Barry County. Incumbent Republican Prosecuting At­ torney Gail Benda defeated Democratic challenger Bruce Lincoln. The vote was 13.546 to 7,748. Incumbent Republican Dwain Dennis was elected to four more years as Ionia County Sheriff, defeating Democratic challenger Terry Stephens 13,546 to 7,748. In Ionia County Commissioner race for District 8, Republican Ralph Thelen de­ feated Democratic challenger Bob Cu­ sack 1,863 to 615. Mon & Wed 8-7 Tue. Thu & Fri 8-5 Burn barrel causes fire on M-43 The Woodland volunteer firefighters were called last Monday morning to a field fire at the harvested com field just east of Art and Della Meade's home on M-43. The fire was started by a spark from a neighbor's bum barrel. It spread across the field burning the cbm stalks and cobs. The fire fighters were able •- stop it before it reached the Meade's tawn but they did waler down the children's play house near the edge of the lawn as a precaution. Fire fighter Tim Allen said the fire spread quickly because of the strong winds. He urged people to wait until evening when the winds die down to bum their papers and to cover the barrel with a screen. Della said she was out running an er­ rand and saw the fire truck near her yard. "My heart raced," she said, knowing that she had a bam full of hay and straw. "I've never been so happy to see the firemen. * she said. RAISE EXTRA CASH FASTI Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call Us at.. 945-9554 ‘ _ i � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-11-16.pdf 60dc3fabef9e79219a1fadea71cbfba4 PDF Text Text Dick Thomas exits in Hastings Twp. See Story on Page 15 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings VOLUME 147, NO. 46 ANNER PRICE 50* THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2000 They built it, and the community came News Briefs: scheduledNov. 16 CtahUy wffl meet Thursday Nov. 18, « 3:30 Mt jatheCnaiaanily Room at the Count aad Law BuUdm*. CUR-Laadiatu httneetiar Dinner planned for Thanksgiving Open house celebrates new animal shelter by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Animal Shelter 2000 Committee built it, and the Barry County community came — to an open house last Saturday celebrating the completion of the new Barry County Animal Shelter, a 4,560square-foot cement block building constructed on Industrial Park Drive in northwest Hastings. It was a long haul for committee members, who raised funds and trudged through miles of red tape for the past two years to make the $300,000 project happen. "We arc comfortably under budget," project manager Mark Englerth said of the effort, with $72,000 worth of "extras" even added to the original construction plan. Money for the project came through donations, fund-raisers, a starting fund of $25,000 set aside for several years by the county for a future animal shelter, and $150,000 promised toward ihc project from Barry County general funds. The 40x114-foot building is "really big," according to Englerth. Il features a large entryway and reception area, office space, garage, multi-purpose room, employee bathroom with shower, public bathroom, quarantine room, euthanasia room, dog kennel with 26 cages, a cat room with 16 cages, and utility room with a highpowered hot water healer. Some of the building's features include: • A roof that will last 40 years. • Eaves troughs around the entire building. • An attached, enclosed garage that reduces the chances of an animal escaping while being transferred to a kennel. • A quarantine area that will hold animals suspected of being sick. The air in this room is not recycled through other rooms. • Multiple coats of epoxy paint throughout that are easy to clean, do not absorb moisture, and are easily sanitized. • An all-purpose room near the front entrance where those obtaining a pet from the shelter can get acquainted with it before taking it home. • A separate heating and ventilation system in the office area, which will provide a safer and healthier work environment for employees. • A large employee restroom containing a shower employees can(us£ to clean up if they are exposed to diseased animals. • A high pressure hose to clean the dog area, and separate drains in each dog kennel, See SHELTER, continued page 3 From left, Mark Englerth. Kathy Wiggins, Jim Brown, Brian Reynolds and Steve DeBoer stand in front of the completed animal shelter during the open house last Saturday. Road Commission appointment made despite warnings kaM at the Hm Vailed Metbodin by Elaine Gilbert «a«M4betr kitchen. 3. Broadway » HMap. iHflUwit totals of {BBS. VotaMevr* bmsD/ For ptanfog purposes Margsei van u h neipnii to nave reserva­ tion the wwfcnmr mat will be ooL To make raeerratioai. call the Method* Ohm* office at 943-9574 or the Hollenbeck, a 945-4701. Next 1st Friday moved to pec. 1 Assistant Editor Unless a judge blocks action taken this week by the Barry County Board of Commissioners, Roger Pashby of Cedar Creek Road, Hastings, is the newest member of the County Road Commis­ sion. The County Board Tuesday voted 5-1 to appoint Pashby, a self-employed home improvement contractor, to a six-year term. Commissioners Emmet Herrington and Robert Wenger were absent. Com­ missioner Rod Goebel cast the only dis­ senting vote without comment Pashby succeeds Jack Lenz, who is re­ tiring Dec. 31 when his current term ends. Appointing a replacement for Lenz has become controversial in recent weeks. David Michael Boles, Herrington's son-in-law who was a Road Commission applicant, was rejected twice in separate votes by the County Board. by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Seven-year-old Kyle Christian Jones was the kind of boy who "looks into your eyes and you melt," said Northeastern Elementary School secretary Elsie McKelvey. Principal Mary Youngs described him as "full of life... energy..." who was "well liked, always smiling." The first-grade student had moved to Hastings with his mother, Rhonda, and his sister, Andrea, 10, a Northeastern fifth-grader, less titan one month ago. The boy was pronounced dead Tuesday night at the scene of a traffic crash on M­ 43 and M-179 in which the Jeep Wagoneer he was in with his sister and their mother's fiancee, Mark Jason Lundquist, 25, crossed the center line and See APPOINTMENT, cont. page 5 struck a southbound ambulance head-on. "As far as can be determined," said Barry County Undersheriff Don Ford, the vehicle "was northbound on M-43 highway and drifted into the southbound lane." The ambulance, owned by Lansing Mercy Ambulance and stationed in Delton, was returning to its base from Hastings at about 8:30 p.m. "The roadway was snow covered and slippery at the time," said Ford in a press release. "Alcohol is not believed to be a factor.” Seat belts were in use by both ambu­ lance driver Gabe Suntken, 25, of Haslett and his passenger, Philip Lee Clinton, 47, of Middleville. Both suffered minor injuries and were treated at Pennock Hospital and released. Green and Mfenon streets in Haitiffit. There will be no Rrst Friday pro­ fram on Nor. 4 because it was moved up to Oct. 28 to enable County Board of Commissioners Andrea Jones, who was the front seat passenger, and Lundquist, the Jeep's driver, were taken to Pennock Hospital and transferred to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids where they were both listed in serious condition in the intensive care unit Wednesday. candidates to talk about issues well before the Nov. 7 election. The Dec. 1 First Friday will fea­ ture Dr. Jeff Chapman, a urologist associated with Pennock Hospital, who will talk about what he believes should be done abort America's cur­ rent health care system. "As far as can be determined, only the front seat passenger in (the Jeep) was wearing a seat belt," said Ford. "Due to injuries (to Lundquist) deputies are not able to talk to the driver... at this time." (Additional) (appear on page 2) and citizen James Frazier filed a formal complaint in Barry County Circuit Court asking Judge James Fisher to issue a pre­ liminary injunction to prevent the current County Board from appointing Lenz's successor. Fisher has scheduled a 3 p.m. hearing on the matter today (Thursday, Nov. 16). Commissioner Clare Tripp, chair­ woman of the board's Central Services Committee which has been in charge of Boy, 7, dies in crash with ambulance The aext Pint Friday feram win aot be held until Dec. 1 at the Thonm Jeffcrtoe Halt corner of News Briefs In addition, citizen Robert Dwyer of Hastings has told the County Board that he believes it is illegal for current com­ missioners to make the appointment be­ cause their terms expire Dec. 31 and the new Road Commission position begins Jan. I. Dwyer cites a 1933 Attorney Gen­ eral's opinion to support his position. However, the county's attorney has said the County Board has the right and duty to make the appointment. Last week. Commissioner Herrington One child died and another was seriously hurt Tuesday night when the north­ bound vehicle they were in crossed the centerline on M-43 and struck a southbound ambulance. The vehicle's driver is also in serious condition, while the two ambulance crew members were treated and released. Meanwhile, teachers are breaking the news to their students delicately, said Youngs. "Our fifth-graders switch classes and Andrea has all three fifth grade teachers." she said. "We'll get all the fifth-graders Kyle Jones together with (counselor) Nancy Bradley and tell them." And, every student in the school will receive a letter informing them about the accident and that counseling is available. Youngs said. "Each of the teachers are telling their classes later this morning," Youngs said Wednesday. Kyle Jones lived with his family on Podunk Lake in Rutland Township after moving to Bany County Oct. 18. The children previously had attended St Mary's School in Kalamazoo. Information on Kyle's funeral was not available at press lime Wednesday. (Banner reporter Mary McDonough contributed to this story.) �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 16. 2000 /Ttote... NEWS BRIEFS Red Cross plans Charity Ball 2000 Planning for the annual Red Cross Charity Ball 2000 is under way, ac­ cording to Chairman Ron Neil. The ball will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Hastings Moose Lodge. This semiformal event with cash bar will in­ clude music, dancing and story­ telling, along with hors d'oeuvres and desserts. Advanced sale tickets are $25 and may be purchased County Area Cham office. King's Electronics aKhjfeftances or the local RedOkMNldV. Tickets purchased at the door will be $30. The annual Charity Ball is the largest fund-raiser of the year for the Red Cross in Barry County. Art auction nets more than $7,000 The sixth annual Arts Art Auction, sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council, last Saturday night, at­ tracted 87 people who bid on items ranging from pearls Io paintings. High bid of the evening was more than $400 lor a watercolor painting, "Summer at Mackinac* by artist Kathy Crane of Hastings. A pearl necklace and bracelet garnered $225 in the silent auction portion of the program. Proceeds, after expenses, are ex­ pected to be about $7,400, according to Theresa Purchase, chairwoman of the event. Funds raised will be used to provide summer scholarships for county children and teens who are interested in the arts and to help support,.winter programs and classes in the Arts Council's new headquar­ ters in downtown Hauings. r • Bluegrass sounds set for Showcase The Lonesome Moonlight Trio and Les Emard and the Hallway Pickers will perform bluegrass music at 6:30 tonight (Thursday, Nov. 16) at the Musicians* Showcase at Hastings' Arby's Restaurant. From the Kalamazoo area, the Lonesome Moonlight Trio has played at the Showcase numerous times. Members of the group include Pat Mertaugh, Pete Humphries and Jim Cooper. They use such instru­ ments as the banjo, fiddle, man­ dolin, dobro and guitar in their blcegrass music. Opening the evening and making their debut at the Showcase will be Les Emard and the Hallway Pickers. The group met in the early 1990s at a jam at Lewton School near Lans­ ing. Two of the group's members have played together for nearly 40 years. Members of the group are Phil Andler, Ellen Beam, Homer Gullet, Al Emard, Charles Patrick and Les Emard. Seating at the Showcase concerts is available on a first-come, firstserved basis. First Kids Choir concert tonight The first concert of the Kids Choir, an after-school program of music en­ richment for children, has been scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday. Nov. 16) at Central Audi­ torium in Hastings. Eighty students from the five elementarics in the Hastings School System who belong to the Kids Choir will be performing, along with the Hastings Middle School Honors Choir and a small vocal ensemble from Hastings High School. Students in the choir are in third, fourth and fifth grades at Pleasantview. Northeastern, Southeastern, Star and Central. Students all were selected for the group based on their musical ability and on teacher rec­ ommendations. They must have a positive attitude and good work ethic. The group, which was just formed this fall, meets weekly after school to rehearse. Directors of the program are ele­ mentary music teachers Melinda Smalley and Ann Wuerthele. Thornapple Wind Band rehearsing The Thomapple Wind Band plans to have rehearsals from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday this month in prepa­ ration for a concert Sunday, Dec. 3. The group is open to people who used to play in high school bands or have some musical talent. For more information about joining or attending rehearsals, call Kim Domkc at 945-9181. First aid safety training slated The American Red Cross of West Centra] Michigan will hold a com­ munity first aid and safety course from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at Kellogg Community Col­ lege in Hastings. The class covers cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adult, child and infant, as well as the traditional skills of first aid. is $26.50 and requires pre­ registration. The book charge is M3.50, if you do not have one. For more information or to register, please call 948-9500. For 80 years, the American Red Cross has been a leader in health and safety education throughout West Michigan. A volunteer-led hu­ manitarian organization, the Red Cross is committed to helping peo­ ple prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free. made possible through generous gifts of time and money from people liv­ ing in West Central Michigan. Ev­ eryone's help is needed to assist the victims of disaster and all can sup­ port the programs by sending a dona­ tion to the American Red Cross of West Central Miclagan. TK High actors to present farce Thornapple Kellogg's fall play will be a farce, "Putting on Heirs," Fri­ day. Nov. 17, and Saturday. Nov. 18. at 7:30 p.m. In this play Mrs. Ernestine Webb (Johanna Stevens) is overwhelmed by the pressures of flie $77 millibn Webb-fortune: Whet Ernestine's slightly settle friind, Miss' Pomfrey (Aleshia Haselden) visits and be­ moans the loss of her beloved gerbil, Ernestine's heirs think that it is she who has died. Ernestine thinks that death is one way to get out of the hassles of ev­ eryday life and cooks up an elabo­ rate plot to fake her death. The cast includes Zach Tolan as Alex Webb, Matt Blocksma is Don­ ald Webb, Danielle Hoskins is Rhonda Webb, Dave Patterson is the butler, Fenwick. Jared McDuffee plays Elwood Webb. Emily is played by Jessica Wilson and Ashley Bal­ lard is the burglar. Amy Herring plays Millicent Sweet, Charles Can­ terbury if portrayed by Doug Kyes. Amber DeMaagd, Rebecca Dufresne, Megghan Smith, Shanna Sanderson and Carolyn Ehmry make up an unruly mob. Mandi Kowalczyk is the announcer. Student assistants are Amanda Sager, Katie Bedrick and Katie Bosnia. Tickets cost $3 each and if still available may be purchased at the door. Holiday parade slated for Dec.2 The Hastings Lions Club again has accepted the responsibility for putting together the 46th annual hol­ iday parade in conjunction with the Barry County Chamber of Com­ merce Holiday festival weekend. The theme for this year’s parade is "Barry County Rejoicing Together" and it will be held Saturday, Dec. 2. at 2 p.m. The route has changed. The parade will start at the high school parking lot, go east on Clin­ ton Street to Michigan Avenue, turn south and go to State Street, turn west to north on Broadway, east on Green and north on Market back to the high school. Certificates will be awarded for "Best Use of the Theme" in each en­ try category. The four categories are Children. Service and Organiza­ tional Clubs, Churches, and Business/Industry/Retail. There will be the traveling trophy that is awarded to the "Best of Show" anc’ will be held by the winner during the year 2001. Entries will be judged on over­ all excellence, originality and uniqueness of design. Those who want to have an entry in the parade or have any questions are encouraged to stop by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce or call 945-3866. Citizens demand Rutland officials apologize to deputy clerk by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer An apology to Deputy Clerk Rose McMellen did not occur at Monday's Rutland Charter Township Board meet­ ing. despite the demands of audience members who said there had been an at­ tempt to cheat McMellen out of her pen­ sion benefit earlier this year. "We want to know if you are going to take the opportunity to apologize to Rose McMellen on your violation of the ordi­ nance on her pension and if you are go­ ing to pay her attorney fees," said citizen Sandra Freese. Supervisor Robert Edwards asked the board for a response to Freese. When none came, he offered a number himself. "At this point in time. 1 think this board has worked that part out." said Edwards, who did not s?ek re-election in the Nov. 7 general election and was pre­ siding over his last meeting. "Mrs. McMellen got her pension, there was some confusion on her hours. Counsel said she didn't qualify, then he took a look at it again and said she did qualify. It was not meant to embarrass anyone." McMellen last March won a dispute with the township over payment of pen­ sion benefits that attorneys for bo'h sides reportedly agreed she had been entitled to for more than a year. Rutland Charter Township is retroac­ tively paying 20 percent of McMellen's ManuLife pension plan through the Bumham and Flower Insurance Agency, a plan endorsed by the Michigan Town­ ship Association. McMellen, who has worked for the township for the past 13 years in various capacities, worked as the office adminis­ trator as assistant to Edwards starting in August 1998. But when Edwards announced nearly two years ago that he had hired a new administrator, McMellen continued to work for newly appointed Clerk Robin McKenna. McMellen's replacement then resigned last October and has not been replaced. McKenna said McMellen has worked an average of 23 hours per week since becoming her deputy. McKenna also did not receive the pension benefit while she worked as deputy to former Clerk Bar­ bara Bedford. MtMelfeh began tteoiandrng' the'bene­ fit after her hours not only as deputy clerk, but as office administrator, began to add up to more than the 20 hours per week the township required for pension benefits. Those requirements were outlined in the township's own Ordinance No. 36, adopted in 1992. But after McMeilen began asking the township to comply, the board amended the ordinance to require 30 hours per week in order to qualify for the benefit. "There is no animosity at all," said Edwards. "There was no intention to deny anybody's rights. It was the first time anybody had qualified for that and she did qualify because she helped the clerk and worked the extra hours." "Some of those hours, I worked for you,” said McMellen. "Right," said Edwards. Former Clerk Barbara Bedford pointed out that Assessor Dennis McKelvey is also paid a township pension benefit be­ cause he works 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. four days a week. "I think you owe her $250 for attorney fees," said Bedford. "If she is entitled to that. I'm sure the new board can look at that," said Ed­ wards. "It was done through proper pro­ cedures." McKenna said at the meeting that McMellen has been "falsely accused of padding her hours," and that "there was never an apology for that." One unidentified woman in the audi­ ence added that "It takes a man to say I'm sorry." "She doesn't need you people to speak for her," replied Trustee Finley Hansford. Edwards added that "each board mem­ ber can do that (apologize) on their own" and "the board acknowledged tne mis­ take and stood corrected and settled up with her pension." "It shouldn't be up to the new board to apologize for your screw up," protested Freese. McMellen, who ran unsuccessfully for treasurer on the Democratic ticket, said later that she does not know whether she will be working as McKenna's deputy clerk in the new term of office. McKenna also $aid she will make a decision at a later time about whom to appoint to the post. In other business at the meeting, the board renewed a contract with Profes­ sional Code Inspectors of Hastings, a private firm, to continue serving as the township's building and electrical inspec­ tors. McKenna announced that the township precincts experienced a 75 percent voter turnout, the largest ever, with 1.837 bal­ lots cast in the Nov. 7 general election. "The canvassing is all done and there were no problems found." said McKenna. McKenna expects to issue the oath of office to the new Republican slate of candidates elected to fill every seat on the Rutland Charter Township Board. But Republican Monica Rappaport. who received 960 votes to win one of the four trustees' seats, said prior to the elec­ tion that she has changed her mind and will not serve. The new terms of office commence at 12 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, provided the candidates have qualified for office which involves providing their bonding and oath of office. The new officers have until Jan. I, however, to qualify, said McKenna. If Rappaport has not taken the oath of office by Jan. I. the board will have to appoint a person to fill the open trustee's position. Rappaport said Wednesday that she plans to decline the office. "I'm so honored that the people have so much faith in me," she said of the voters. "I’m hoping I will be able to sene in the near future in another capacity." The board also voted at the meeting to purchase eight maple trees from Bushwackcr to be planted in the town­ ship cemetery on North M-37. And. Trustee Sandra Haus complained about road repairs being done on Tanner Lake Road. "They might better had left it alone," she said. At the end of his last meeting as su­ pervisor of Rutiand Township after 16 years of service. Edwards thanked the board members. "I served her on the behalf of the town­ ship, the people re-elected me for 16 years," he said. "It isn't a one-person thing, it's teamwork. The township has gone forward in a positive direction. I've respected your opinions... Thank you. I've enjoyed it." Incoming Supervisor Roger Vilmont thanked McKenna and McMellen and the other officials for their future help in the transition. Marlin Walters, who was unsuccessful in his bid for supervisor, congratulated the newly elected officials before tender­ ing his resignation as board liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Gordon Shane McNeill appointed prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill has been appointed prosecutor by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher. McNeill fills the remainder of the term of Dale Crowley, who resigned to take a job with the Court of Appeals. Crowley officially leaves this week and McNeill officially will begin duties on Monday, Nov. 27. Crowley earlier this year announced that he would not seek re-election. McNeill was the only candidate who filed to run for the job and he was elected unopposed in the Aug. 8 primary and Nov. 7 general election. His appointment will be until January, when he will take over the job as being elected to a new four-year term. McNeill will be sworn into office at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27. Courtroom. The ceremony. Fisher, in a prepared statement Tuesday, commented, "While the law provides that this appointment is made by the Circuit Judge alone, consistent with operation of our unified court system in Barry County, I have consulted (District) Judge (Gary) Holman and (Probate) Judge (Richard) Shaw regarding this appointment. We all agree that Mr. McNeill should be appointed to this position at this time. "Mr. McNeill has extensive experience as former Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Barry County, and also has had the benefit of being a defense attorney in private practice for the last few years. He has the support of local law enforcement officials and has been an active volunteer in a number of civic and charitable organizations. "We believe that he has earned this appointment." Yankee Spring board tries to stay out of neighborhood disputes by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Township Board is trying to balance the conflicting opin­ ions of neighbors in two areas of the township. Bob Wolf of the Evans Lane Neigh­ borhood Association appeared at last week's meeting answer any questions about the association's proposal to limit access to Cobb Lake to only plat owners. This plan requires the transfer of some township owned land to the association. Land transfers have been made several times in the past. Michael Fox told the board that he considered the action of the association "to be a ploy to limit his access to the waler." He is suing residents in the area and gave the trustees a copy of the suit. Township Supervisor Al McCiumb told both Wolf and Fox that no action could be taken until he has a chance to consult with the township lawyer. He did speak with former Supervisor George London about past transfers. The next neighbor dispute dealt with fence placement on Bluff Drive. One neighbor complained to the township and a letter was sent by the zoning inspector, Ken Worsham, asking that the offending fence be removed. Trustee Mary Cook discussed the fact that the fence in question is in a location previously home to another fence. Ac­ cording to her calculations the offending fence is located equal to other fences in the neighborhood. While the fences may be technically in the road "right-of-way," the location was approved in the original site plan. Cook said, "I don't want the township to get in the middle of neighbor dis­ putes." The board voted to rescind the original letter and to send another one that would encourage the neighbors to work out their problems. The lioard approved by a vote of 3-2 to rezone property at 2342 Yankee Springs Road from C-2 to C-3 commercial. Cook and Clerk Jan Lippert both voted no. The board was told by the owner that the change would allow the current use of boat repair to be legal. He hopes to rent the second building to someone do­ ing car repair inside the existing build­ ing. Work continues on the water tower project with a 250,000 gallon structure being considered. The engineers will at­ tend the December meeting to discuss final plans. Lippert announced there is a possibil­ ity of a second Yankee Springs precinct. More than 2,025 people voted on Nov. 7. McCrumb. Cook. Lippert, trustee Jack Finkbeincr and new treasurer John Jerkatis were sworn in. New terms start at noon on Monday, Nov. 20. Chuck Misak was appointed and sworn in as liquor inspector and constable. He was reminded to turn in his petitions the next time the election comes around. McCrumb will contact the Barry County Road Commission to, inquire about problems with recent roadside trimming. Large pieces of debris have been endangering drivers and litter has filled the roadway. The next meeting of the Yankee Springs trustees will be Thursday evening, Dec, 14. • We Process COLOR Film (same day). • We make COLOR copies. • We print in COLOR. J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on M-43 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday November 16. 2000 - Page 3 County sets millage rate by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners Tuesday voted unanimously to amend the county's 2000 millage rate to 7.2132 mills to reflect voter approval last week of 0.85 additional mill to provide fi­ nancial support to Thomapple Manor, the county's medical care facility. The 1999 county millage rate was 6.2488 mills. "The equalization director has contacted the State Tax Commission and informed us that this is the proper course of action," Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie, chairman of the County Board's Finance Committee, said, referring to the millage rate amend­ ment this week. The County Board directs the spread of taxes in terms of millage rates to be spread on the 2000 taxable valuations. The coun­ ty's total taxable value for 2000 is $1,159,139,640, according to the new ap­ portionment report. The County Board last month had set the millage rate at 6.3632 mills before it was known that voters would approve the Thomapple Manor millage. In addition to Thomapple Manor, the millage rate in­ cludes 4.8937 mills for county government general operations (5.7919 is the county's maximum allowable rate for operations); 0.9867 mills for Central Dispalch/E-911 emergency services; 0.2414 mill for Charl­ ton Park operations and 0.2414 for the County Commission on Aging. In another matter regarding Thomapple Manor, county commissioner-elect Tom Wilkinson, whose term will begin Jan. 1, spoke during public comment about the 0.85 mill voters approved for the Manor. The millage, which will be levied for 10 years, is expected to generate nearly $1 million the first year. "In spite of the fact it has passed, and we're all very happy about that, there's a large group of people that arc expecting that when you give $10 million to an or­ ganization that they are going to be very accountable. There has been some skepti­ cism about the way the place has been run and whether or not their focus has been broad enough. I think we need to be sensi­ tive to that. I'd like to encourage us to look at Thomapple Manor from the point of view of the client and the broad spectrum of care of the aging and see if perhaps when this comes up again 10 years from now. and they are going to be asking for money again, we'll be able to account for what we've done during this 10 year period and demonstrate that we have expanded the ser­ vices." Wilkinson said. He said he expects "lots of reports" to the County Board "on how much better they are doing." County Board Chairman Jim Bailey told Wilkinson that the County Family Inde­ pendence Agency (FIA) Board, which over­ sees Thomapple Manor, is autonomous de­ spite the fact that the county owns Thor­ napple Manor. Bailey noted that in recent years the FIA Board approved increased employee benefits that the County Board did not condone, but the County Board's hands were tied. "Our attorney ended up saying that basi­ cally they had the right to do it (increase benefits) with or without us. I guess I'm telling you that you might wish some re­ ports and they might offer you some re­ ports, but they are under no obligation to give you anything...We do appoint (people) to that board, but we have no voice, no say or representation out there," Bailey said. In other business, this week, the County Board: • Heard Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie say that he had hoped to have a report on the feasibility of financing a new county health department building, but the Finance Committee decided to wail because of the uncertainty of what the county's surplus will be this year. The Finance Committee wants to wait until it has the November financial reports to study, he said. • Heard County Board Chairman Jim Bai­ ley respond to one of the many questions in a letter from citizen Barb Cichy of Del­ ton about the Southwest Barry Sewer and Water system. She asked "if the Sewer Au­ thority is taking its orders from the county" and Bailey said no. "We do not tell that Authority what to do," he said. He said the other questions di­ rectly involved the Sewer Authority and no*, liie County Board. Secretary Miller calls for changes in state elections Secretary of State Candice Miller said Wednesday she will ask state lawmakers to enact changes in how and when Michi­ gan conducts state elections, including asking that a state election holiday be es­ tablished to encourage voter participation. Miller supports an election holiday so registered voters will not have to choose between work and their responsibility to vote. She is also calling for the stale to adopt a uniform voting system for all 5.376 precincts across the state and to consolidate elections to four dates each year The state's chief election officer also said the time has come for Michigan to adopt a uniform type of voting equipment and the same style of ballot. "The presidential election has demon­ strated how important a single vote can be," Miller said. "One vote can make a difference and that's why we should make it easier for people to cast their ballot on election day." She acknowledged that her proposal for adopting a state election holiday and a single voting system will carry a hefty price tag. Open house celebrates new animal shelter...continued from page 1 which help prevent cross contamination in kennels. • Vents over each dog kennel, and a highquality healer and fan in the dog kennel area which has an exhaust to the outside, keeping air fresh and al the right temperature. * Wheels on the cat cages so the cal room and cages can be easily cleaned. Animals will not be moved into the facility until final financial paperwork is completed, according Io shelter committee member and County Surveyor Brian Reynolds. A short-term construction loan taken out to complete the project must be paid off with $150,000 the county has promised for the project. Reynolds said he expects everything to be finalized by the end of this month. The new facility sits on just over an acre of property near the Viking Corp., which originally owned the property before deeding it over to the Humane Society. It was the offer of the land from Viking and the company's owner. Richard Groos, which originally motivated the shelter committee to begin its push to build a shelter at the location, Reynolds said. Shortly after county voters turned down a millage request in 1996 that would have funded a $425,000 animal shelter, Reynolds said, he spotted the land and talked to community members and local officials about the possibility of purchasing it for a shelter. A new shelter was sorely needed, he said. The old facility, located behind the Hastings Wastewater Treatment Plant north of State Street, was "so woefully inadequate," Reynolds said, that the Michigan Department of Agriculture, which licenses animal shelters, "had been threatening for quite a number of yean to pull the license on it." The old shelter is "an eyesore." Reynolds said, and "a blight on the city. It's a very depressing, smelly place." The building has many structural defects, he said, and is not big enough. Also, he said, "one of the recurring problems was they would gel a wave of infectious disease there, and because of the porous nature of the masonry walls and floors, disease would get inside the walls and you couldn't wash it out." When Reynolds approached Groos in 1998 about the possible purchase of the land, Reynolds was surprised to be told that if community members "would put together a viable business plan to get the thing done, Groos and Viking would donate the land." Thus began a long odyssey of fund­ raising, negotiations with the Barry County Board of Commissioners, and work to prepare the site for building. Reynolds estimates that hundreds of people donated their lime or materials to the project. Reynolds and his staff donated thousands of dollars worth of work on the site plan and topographic drawing. Local engineer Bob Brady donated many hours helping with the design of the building and architectural drawings. Local excavator Russ Hammond donated time to help clear and flatten the site. Local building contractor Mark Englerth. who acted as the project's construction manager, donated many hours to the project. And even when Englerth was required to sign a contract with the county where he would act ax general contractor for the project, "he got paid a small fraction of what his services were worth," Reynolds said. Numerous fund-raisers were held to raise money for the project, most noUbly a 24­ hour scaffold sit where Bany Sheriff Steve DeBoer suyed in a dog house in front of WBCH in downtown Hastings to raise money for the project. Even schoolchildren got into the picture, holding fund-raisers to give money to the building project and collecting food, bedding, and other items for the shelter animals. The biggest straggle came when Barry County commissioners decided the building should be "built exactly the way every county building is built." Reynolds said, with detailed and expensive construction drawings, detailed building specifications, and a bidding process to determine who would construct the facility. Such requirements would mean a much more costly project, Reynolds said. The whole project we had in mind was a Habitat for Humanity approach, with community involvement and as much Some ol the local officials in attendance included state representative-elect Gary Newell (left) and Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell (right). Kathy Wiggins, president of the Barry County Humane Society (left) and Humane Society Secretary Dorothy Flint hold up decorated cakes that were part of the refreshments provided during the open house. donated labor and material as possible." Enough money was raised by May 1999 to go ahead with the project, Reynolds said, but it took until October of that year to reach agreement with the county on how the project would proceed. "It was a matter of very long, very tedious negotiations* before a contract was finally signed and the project could proceed, Reynolds said. It took another year for the building to be constructed. When it was completed, there were plenty of oohs and ahhs and "well done, guys" murmured by those attending the open bouse. This building would not be here without the community." Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer told those attending the open house. "I'm in awe when people get behind a project and give not only their time but their money. I think it's an absolutely great project" Englerth. Brady, Reynolds. Hastings Township Supervisor Jim Brown., and Humane Society President Kathy Wiggins all were lauded for their efforts on the project "I've been waiting a long lime to welcome people to the new animal shelter," Wiggins told the group. "Mankind has been given the responsibility of being caretakers of the other animals of the world," she said, and the Barry community has "showed them how to do it. You did the right thing." Wiggins said the project "has been a lol of fun and a lot of work. This is a major accomplishment. I’m overwhelmed with the enthusiasm of this community." She said that the animal shelter, built to last for a long lime, will allow the community to take pride in its accomplishment "not only today, but for years to come." "We've got a facility that is worth many more times than what we've got into it." Brown said. "Today h fhe end 6f the road. This is the building, and everybody should be proud of it* Reynolds told the group that "the way this community came together and ev­ erybody pitched in, this is the best small town in America." Reynolds cautioned, however, that "we're not done, folks," and urged volunteers to gel behind the current drive to raise funds for a new library and the push to establish a local shelter for victims of domestic vio­ lence. The dog kennel has 26 pens, each with a separate drain to prevent cross contamination of diseased animals. Visitors to the shelter listen as key figures in the building project speak during the open house. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 16. 2000 l€TT€RS from our readers f You can’t change the rules after the game is over To the editor: There has been a lot of discussion about the role of the electoral college and I would like to express my view on the need for this process that is expressly laid out in our Constitution. Even though we arc one nation, we are also a federation of individ­ ual states. The electoral college boosts the impor­ tance of all states, regardless of their size or population because each state delivers their electoral votes as a whole state that allows smaller, less populated states to become “battleground states" because the candi­ dates realize the) need to campaign just as hard in Wisconsin, Iowa, Washington, and even Michigan as they do in California. New York and Florida. It makes all states of equal importance despite their size and population. George Bush won 32 states. Al Gore won 18. If you look at this election, it is precise­ ly because of having the electoral college that makes states like Michigan and Wis­ consin so very* important for these candi­ dates to win. If it was based solely on popular vote, candidates would only concentrate on states like California and New York and we liter­ ally would become “flyover country" dur­ Write Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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The electoral college has not become obsolete - rather it puts into play the role of smaller, less populated states and forces candidates to go to these states and cam­ paign for those states electoral votes, know­ ing that even five or six electoral votes may make the difference when battling for each state’s votes. As to the Democrats’ outcry over sup­ posed “illegal" ballots in Palm Beach, let me point out that this district is run by Democrats, it was a Democrat who designed this ballot (which has been used in previous elections) and Democrats and Republicans approved this ballot. This bal­ lot was published in newspapers and a sam­ ple was sent to t\e electorate. The time for these people to complain was before the election. The fact they now claim people were “confused" about the ballot is a moot point! There is help avail­ able at all voting precincts to assist people who may need it. If they choose not to ask for it and voted wrong, that is their prob­ lem. Ninety-six percent of the people used the ballot properly. I guess the Democrats arc willing to use ignorance as an excuse to let these people rcvotc. Sorry, but that is not a reason to overturn an election. Voting is an awesome responsibility and it is up to individual voters to research and lake responsibility for the casting of their votes, no matter if you arc Republican or Democrat. The time to complain about the layout of a ballot is before you vote, not after. Look to the Constitution for the rule of law' concerning voting rights and responsi­ bilities and don't allow a small group of people who decided they didn’t like the way they voted to undermine an electoral sys­ tem that has served this nation well. Maureen Dudley, Dowfing Vote again? Know Your ICGISIATOAS: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal n Building, Room 134. Grfcnd Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton. Woodland, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Dear editor: I voted in the Nov. 7 election, as is my right and duty as an American citizen. However, in casting my write-in vote for president tit the United States. I became confused inn instead of voting for Lyndon Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. LaRouchc I mistakenly wrote in the name of Patrick Buchanan. Can I vote dgain? Jon Gambcc Hastings In last week's Banner report on the Rutland Township election, it was re­ ported incorrectly that outgoing Treasurer Blanche Munjoy endorsed a general election candidate to succeed her. Fur­ thermore, the story should have reported that Democrat Rose McMellen has been deputy clerk in Rutland rather than deputy treasurer. *F Elections shows value of instructions Dear editor: Wc have just seen a history making week. I anticipate there will be many more to fol­ low, faster. This great nation seems evenly divided between two issues: “What’s wrong with people?" and “What’s right for people?" I just made a list of potential answers for my amusement and amazement. These answers 1 anticipate from U.S. cit­ izens for this question: “What’s wrong with people?" Nothing; Personally I don’t want to know ; Prejudice; Deceit; Pleasure; Love of money; Profits are up, Peac: is down; Pleasure is up; Wis­ dom is down; Man’s right-w isc-ness instead ofGodls; Ignorance, etc. From further review of these answers. I suspect some may want to twitch to the oth­ er question. “What’s right for people?” Is that why wc have had this history making week? I am fully convinced of the law that says. “For every effect there must be a sufficient cause." bas ing been there and done that in many cases. Let me illustrate that with my own experience at our own local election. As 1 was directed into the election booth. I eagerly started marking my ballot, with an “x". after several “x’s." I thought, is this the right way to mark my ballot? why not? I have made a lot of “ d" in my day. Then I did the right thing. I went back on my bal­ lot and read the instructions. To my disgust the instructions said. I was wrong. I needed to fill the whole oval design with black ink. Fortunately. I was able to cover up my mis­ takes and fill the whole oval design with black ink. I have not yet found anyone who could tell me whether my “x’s" would have counted on the ballot machine or not. maybe yes. or maybe no. Just a few days ago I heard this awesome statement of fact on television. “People do make mistakes." Therefore we must tolerate them, then identify them, fix them, recog­ nize them, which includes avoiding them, preventing them, forgiving them, anticipat­ ing them, and teaching the younger genera­ tion the truth. God’s wisdom, knowledge, power, righteousness (nght-wise-ness). (agape)love. Anyway, if you arc fully convinced that following instructions arc "right for peo­ ple" may I recommend and invite you to read and really believe the Instruction Book, the Holy Bible. And why not? “...be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” James 1:22. Because, it is written by our Maker and is indestructible. “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.” Matthew 24:35. It is the truth, “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth." John 17:17. It is the seed of a new person. "Having been bom again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible through the word of God which lives and abides for­ ever." I Petci 1:23. It is a powerful cleans­ ing agent. “How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word." Psalm 119:9. It will judge you in the last day."Hc who rejects Me. (Jesus) and docs not receive My words, has that which judges him - the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day.” John 12:48. Having shared these characteristics of God’s word, may I remind you that your rewards or losses are your decision; whose book do you love. read, and really believe? How do you read the Bible; how often do you read the Bible; why do you read the Bible; and how do you respond to your reading the Bible? Rus Sarver. Hastings Put out spark before it’s a fire To the editor: Thc ballots were approved before the election (by lawyers), voters understood them, votes were cast but something hap­ pened to the results. Did someone not like them? According to a new s source, ballots to the military were mailed late for overseas (acci­ dent or planned?), consequently the votes were late getting to U.S. (haw riot heard at this writing it the military* voteshaW-bien received in U.S.). Now, as predicted, other states arc recounting. How far is this going? If you recall the TV debates between Bush and Gore, the frequent phrase of Gore was “I am fighting for you, for Medicare, for schools, teachers" and on and on. The CORRECTIONS: A story in the Nov. 2 Banner about the candidates for County Board of Commis­ sioners incorrectly reported comments by Seventh District candidate Jan McKeough about planning. She actually said that only five townships of the 16 in Barry County have planning and zoning commissions and the ones who don't have such work done instead by the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. .. key word is “fight.” Gore staled that a hand count is more accurate than machine - then why did wc change? Error is possible either way. On one of Gorc\ TV appearances, he said: “I have always told the truth." (How many of us can say that and still be telling the truth?) Our President Clinton said the same .thing (in different words) regandj^g his relationship with his femaie friend. . „ There is a dangerous spark in this country - let us pray it docs not become a torch to a big fire. For the truth on this situation, tunc in Fri­ day. Nov. 17, at 10 p.m. on Channel 64. May God Bless America, Phyllis Scars, Hastings For Your Convenience... Use the NEW SERVICE at Quality PHO PROCESSING Fast, Quality, Convenient! "MU Weak'l 2—aiioi... HastingsBaNNER PUBLIC OPINION: Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Drop electoral college? How would you feel about eliminating the electoral college system and instead electing the president by national popular vole totals? Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics inc 1351 N.M-43 Highway Hastngs. Ml 49058 0602 (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs Freddie j*cob« President Vice President Joyce Ryan Stephen Jacoba Secretary Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T 'fixing (Editor) Ela.ne Gilbert (Assnunt Editor) Shelly Sulser Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Maty McDonough James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Shawn Moore, Delton: Inez Warren, Nashville Lorraine DeZwaan, Lake Odessa: Lisa Moo rehouse, Middleville: Mike Miller, Hastings: Aaron Harris, Battle Creek: "I wouldn’t like it because the electoral college helps us to get a better president.’’ "Yes, just because the popular vote should win out. We wouldn’t oc in this mess." "The electoral college should be dropped and go to the popular vote." "Yes. The electoral college should be eliminated. The president should be elected by a vote of all of the people." "I think they should elect by popular vote." "I personally feel it’s a bad idea. Without the . electoral college, the rural areas would not be getting proper representation and candidates would only focus on urban areas where heavier concentrations of people are." Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8amto530pm Saturday 830am - Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year m Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Second Glass Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 16. 2000 - Page 5 City mulls Renaissance Zone role Financial FOCUS famished By-MARK D. CHRET€NS€N of CdUiard Jones and Co. Is it time for a bond swap? Jr If you own bonds, then you know they ... can provide you with a regular source of . income and a way to diversify your portfo­ lio. You also can improve your tax situation or gain other financial advantages through r bonds, using a strategy called a “swap.” . What docs it mean to swap bonds? (. Basically, when you make a bond swap, you ' sell a bond and simultaneously purchase \ another bond with the proceeds from the sale. Depending on the type of bond swap you make, you can accomplish any of several different objectives, including the fol lowing: ’ Lower your taxes — Tax swapping is the most common of all swaps. Essentially, a tax swap allows you to use a capital loss — .* incurred by a bond that has lost value — to ‘ offset a capital gain you may have realized from selling an appreciated asset, such as a *. slock. If you have no capital gains, you can use the capital loss to offset ordinary income. । In a traditional tax swap, you would sell a , bond that is worth less than what you paid . for it and then purchase a bond with similar, but not identical, characteristics. Your intcrcst rate, maturity and quality of bond will be the same as before — and you will have realized a loss that will save you money on taxes in the year of the bond sale. Before making any tax swaps, consult with your tax adviser. You may want to avoid buying a new bor-d within 30 days of selling one dial is substantially identical. The IRS will not recognize tax losses from these so-called “wash sales." Increase your return — You may be able to improve the return of your bond portfo­ lio by making a bond swap and extending the maturity of your bonds. Thai’s because longer-maturing bonds generally pay a higher rate than short-term bonds. For example, you could sell a twoyear bond with a 5.5 percent interest rate and purchase a 15-ycar bond that offers a 6 percent rale. Improve your portfolio s quality — When you make a quality swap, you move from a bond with a lower credit quality rating to one with a higher rating — or vice versa. Independent rating agencies give bonds a “grade" ranging from AAA to C, or a simi- lar scale. These grades reflect the agency's view of the bond issuer’s ability to fully repay principal and make timely interest payments. Generally, the higher rated the bond, the lower the interest rate. The differ­ ence between the rates of bonds with differ­ ent credit quality generally narrows during good economic times and widens when the economy weakens. So, if you expected the economy to slow significantly, you might swap from lower-quality to higher-quality bonds, with only a small loss in the rate you receive. You may want to review your bond port­ folio carefully with an investment expert. If you can identify areas in which you’d like to improve, the chances arc pretty good that you can do it with a swap. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T 20-11/16 -1-3/4 SBC Communications 57-5/16 ♦1/4 Anheusc Ousch 47- 7/16 ♦3-1/8 CMS Energy 27-7/8 ♦1-5/16 Coca Cota 60-9/16 ♦1/2 DaimlerChrysler 46.40 0 Dow Chemical 31-3/8 -1/8 Exxon-Mobil 89-7/8 ♦7/8 Family Dollar 18-9/16 First Financial Bancorp 16-1/4 ♦1/16 Ford 25-5/16 ♦5/16 General Motors 57- 9/16 +9/16 Hastings Mfg .6-1/4 -1/8 IBM 99-1/2 -2-13/16 JCPenney 11-1/8 -1/16 Johnson & Johnson 94-5/8 ♦2-1/8 Kmart 6-1/4 ♦1/4 Kellogg's Company 24-3/16 -2-5/8 33-7/16 McDonald’s ♦2-1/16 . Sears 30.46 ♦0.19 Simpson Industries 11-15/16 0 Semco Energy 16-1/4 ♦3/4 Spartan Motors 2-5/32 -11/32 TCF Financial 40-1/2 ♦3/16 Pharmacia & Upjohn 58-3/4 ♦1-1/4 Wal-Mart 48- 7/8 -2-1/16 Gold 264.65 +0.20 Silver 4.68 -0.04 Dow Jones Average 10681.06 -271.12 Volume on NYSE +233M*on by David T. Young Editor The City of Hastings doesn't want to stand in the way of Barry and Ionia counties* plans for a Renaissance Zone, but it isn't ready yet to make a commit­ ment to participate. The City Council Monday night heard a presentation from Anderson Economic Group consultant Rick Oberle and re­ search associate Christine Reading about just what would be involved in setting up such a zone. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners earlier this month agreed to apply with Ionia County to the state for help in seeking Renaissance Zone designation, which would attempt to attract industrial, commercial and personal investment in a defined area. Almost all state, local and county taxes are excused in these zones for up to 15 years. The two presenters said they recently had been working on a Renaissance Zone for Tiger Stadium in Detroit in an effort to rejuvenate that area by attract­ ing higher income people to live there. "This is meant to be a jolt." Oberle said. "If you provide tax incentives to get people to move in, they will. Then even­ tually they'll start to pay taxes." Oberle told the council that up to 10 sub-zones could be included in the two counties and it is hoped that one of them be in the city of Hastings. Mayor Frank Campbell acknowledged that the city has an area along the Thornapplc River, where the new library will be built, which just might fit into a Re­ naissance Zone designation, even though it wouldn’t be taxed anyway. Councilman David Jasperse said he had some problems with the city partici­ pating in a program that might "create animosity" between those in the zone and those who have made their invest­ ments in the industrial park or downtown development district. City Manager Jeff Mansfield then said, "At this point, it's important to remember that this is just an application (by Bany and Ionia counties)." Oberle acknowledged, "You're invest­ ing in something that may or may not happen." "But my understanding is that it's im­ portant that the city participate," Jasperse said. Oberle answered affirmatively, "You've got to have something to bring to the party." "We've not been a city to have tax abatements," Campbell said. "I don't think the city wants to hold up something the county's working on, but I'm not sure what the city would want to offer as a subzone." Jasperse suggested and it was decided that the council would ask staff to iden­ tify potential areas for a subzone and talk about them at the next council meeting Nov. 27. In other business at Monday night's meeting, the City Council: • Agreed on an 8-0 vote to purchase the house at 236 W. Marshall St., at a cost of $41,000 to pay off the mortgage. The property had been the site of a drug raid and because it has been designated as a drug house, the site has been seized from its owners and turned over to the city. v Campbell said the city has not decided yet on how to dispose of the house, but a neighbor, Scott Tonkin, told council members he would be interested in buying it. • Accepted the resignation of Brent Willison from the Board of Review be­ cause he is moving to northern Michigan. Campbell said he would like to make an appointment to replace him by January. Willison's Board of Review seat is elected, and the term expires at the end of 2001, so whomever is appointed would have to run for the seat next November in order to keep it. . • Approved the appointments of Martin Vandenaak and Mike Huber to two va­ cancies on the Local Development Fi­ nance Authority (LDFA) Board. • Accepted the low bid of $5,795 from Worksafe of Grandville to buy a solar as­ sisted arrow board showing motorists flashing arrows to help crews when they’re working on local roads. "We already have one and have a des­ perate need of another," said Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach. "And it's [ After Tuesday's meeting, Dwyer, who [was in the audience, said he thought the County Board's action, taken before to­ day's court hearing, was "a little silly. Ij "I have no idea what their intention is lather than they think they can appoint a jtoad commissioner. From what I've read Jr- I'm not part of the suit — I don't think ■tey have the right to do that. Well see Jwhat the court says or the court of apfeeals or whatever," Dwyer said. •J County Board Chairman Jim Bailey |faid Tuesday’s 5-1 vote fulfills the re­ quirement that a majority of the total board must agree on the appointment ^unless something changes in court." In the initial voting last month to re­ place Lenz. Pashby was Herrington's first qhoice and Wenger's second, Tripp told Che board. "I think they were both very impressed by him (Pashby), also." : Pashby’s term will extend through Dec. 31, 2006, unless his appointment is nulli­ fied by court action. Pashby has lived in the county three years, moving here from Kalamazoo County where he was bom and raised. He attended Cedarville College in Ohio and (alamazoo Valley Community College. ■ He has been a reserve Kalamazoo County Sheriffs deputy and worked with the sheriffs Search and Rescue Depart­ ment's dive team. He also served with the Oshtemo Fire Department and ambu­ lance for 18 years while working full time at a paper mill. "I'm not here to re-invent the County Road Commission," Pashby said in an interview Wednesday. "I'm coming in to work with them, to see what we're doing good and improve on it and if we're do­ ing something bad, let's do it right or make it right. It takes more than one per­ son to do the operations of a large county that has very little industrial support. It's basically an agricultural type county, but it's growing with new businesses and I'd like to bring them in, but people aren't going to come without good roads. The roads we have, we need to protect them. We need to improve weigh masters. There's a lot of heavy equipment that goes through here that we don't know about," he said pointing out a recent in­ cident when a crane went off the road­ way on Cloverdale Road. "I believe I can bring a pro-active voice and vote to the county," Pashby said. "I firmly believe it is a citizen's re­ sponsibility to be a part of the solution to a problem, rather than just point it out." He emphasized that he does not have "an agenda or vendetta" with the current Road Commission. "I have flexible work hours and am willing to help any way I can." His business, Roger’s Home Improve­ ment, involves large and small jobs, he said. He also sub-contracts, installing products for window and patio-enclosure companies. Pashby and his wife Gienna, who have by Patricia Johns Staff Writer After a public hearing before the Middleville Village Council Tuesday night, Simpson Industries was granted a 50 percent, six-year abatement of taxes on added value of an expansion of its Middleville location. This expansion will have an investment of $10.5 million and $667,781 in new equipment. The company also guarantees that at least 18 jobs will be created over the next two years. The Village Council approved the abatement for six years with an "I have no idea what their intention is, other than they think they can appoint a road commissioner." -Bob Dwyer three sons, live in Hope Township on the DeMott centennial farm that had be­ longed to her parents. Gienna, a regis­ tered nurse, works at both Pennock and Borgess hospitals. They have been active in church youth groups for many years. "We have a friend who is active with the juvenile home ministry with Youth for Christ, so we support him." Pashby and his wife also are part of a group of about 20 from Cedar Creek Bible Church who visit Tendercare nurs­ ing home and Thomapple Manor once a month, singing, giving dcvotionals and visiting with the patients. "It's an uplifting thing... Wc sing some of the old songs that aren't sung any more and we also try to give them some cheer... Some of them don't have loved ones who come in to see them so they look forward to seeing us." Pashby said. When he has spare time, he enjoys deer hunting (bow and riffle), golfing, fishing and woodworking. In other business, this week, the County­ Board: • Heard from Tripp that the Central Services Committee will meet today to discuss the process of having the new an- imal shelter turned over to the county. "The facility is just beautiful... inside and out it's just wonderful...," Tripp said. "I think they have really looked at every­ thing and gotten every possible intake for the animals and making the employees safe. It's going to be a wonderful facility for the people of the community." A volunteer group known as the Ani­ mal Shelter 2000 Committee, which in­ cluded members of the County Humane Society, spearheaded planning and fund­ ing for the new shelter and exceeded its $150,000 goal by more than $5,000. The local Humane Society offered to build the new 4,000-square-foot shelter with donations and county funds, accord­ ing to an agreement with the County Board. The Humane Society will sell the building to the county for $175,000, ac­ cording to a purchase agreement. Of that amount, $25,000 will come from the county’s restricted revenue fund for the shelter and the other $150,000 from the county general fund. The restricted fund has been generated by private donations over the years. County Administrator Michael Brown said Tuesday that he was just notified by the County Humane Society’s attorney. Bob Byington, that the Society would like to complete the process of giving the Shelter to the county on Friday. "They are anxiously ready to close this project," Brown said. The county's' attor­ ney is currently reviewing all the docu­ ments. Commissioner John Barnett asked if the landscaping has been completed to the county’s satisfaction and Tripp said all the landscaping required by the city has been completed. The county is responsible for getting a sign for the new building. Brown said. • Changed its final County Board meeting and Finance Committee meet­ ing of the year from Dec. 26 to Thursday, Dec. 28. Finance Committee members will meet at 8 a.m. and the County Board at 10:30 a.m. • Authorized an application to be sub­ mitted for $500,000 of Housing Resource Funds for Acquisition Development Re­ sale and Home Purchase Rehab Funds from the Michigan State Housing Devel­ opment Authority. The funds will help provide affordable housing opportunities for "low and very low income residents," the county’s resolution said. • Referred to City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes a proposed purchase agreement with John Mackinnon of Hastings Press for property in the industrial park. The 3.67 acres is being proposed to be sold for $5,000 an acre, or $18,350. The industry plans to retain 12 jobs create new ones, but there is some con­ cern about a tax abatement request that will be reviewed. • Agreed to donate "grow lights" seized in marijuana growing operations to the Hastings Area School System for high school students to use in agri­ science classes. " Mansfield explained, "It puts them into a legitimate use and (if donated) we don't have to auction them off." • Scheduled a workshop with the LDFA for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27. and noted there will be a public hearing at 7:30 that night on the proposed renam­ ing of State Street so it won't be con­ fused with State Road. It was noted the council already has received several let­ ters from people suggesting names and some from people who don't want the name changed at all. • Adopted a resolution allowing the Barry County Area Chamber of Com­ merce whatever stays of ordinances it needs in order to put on the annual Christmas weekend festival and parade Dec. 2. • Heard the audit report for fiscal year 1999-2000 from Jean Young and Mary Shafer. Council officially received the report and placed it on file. • Agreed to a budget adjustment to al­ low the fire department to purchase two thermal imaging cameras at a total cost of $21436.77. Simpson Industries wins tax break in Middleville Road Commission appointment, continued from page 1 interviewing Road Commission candi­ dates, told the board that the county's at­ torney has said the board could proceed Jjvith an appointment despite the lawsuit. something we did budget for." extension for an additional six years possible after a formal request by Simpson. The approval includes a mechanism to recapture the village's investment if the plant should close. This is the second abatement Simpson has been granted in the last two years. Plant Manager Mike Burch told the council that it is the abatements that has allowed a new work contract to be given to the Middleville facility. The new expansion is into the former storage area, a space of approximately 15,000 square feet. Some of the new equipment is being installed According to Burch, the expansion is on schedule. It will enable the plant to build an engine cover module for full­ size pickup trucks. This module includes the water pump, oil pump., pulleys and sensors. Later this year, Simpson will begin building a similar module for smaller trucks. The Bradford White Corporation also has received tax abatements. Both companies are working with the village as the Local Development Finance Authority applies for grants to provide infrastructure improvements. The first phase of the improvements to Main Street and the intersection with Grand Rapids Street have been completed. The village is applying for new grants for other improvements benefiting the industrial areas. Roger Pashby TK to do Tutting on Heirs’ ‘Putting on Heirs" calls on the comedic talents of student actors at Thomapple Kellogg High School. Performances are Nov. 17 and 18 in the high school auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $3 and are available at the door. From left are Amy Herring. Jaren McDuffee (in the back in the dark), Danielle Hoskins. Zach Tolan and Matt Blocksma. �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 16. 2000 New County FIA building to open Tuesday by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor On Tuesday, Nov. 21, the Barry County Family Independence Agency will be open to serve citizens in a new 12,700-squarefoot building at 430 E. Barfield Drive (comer of South M-37/Hanover) in Hast­ ings. In the meantime, FIA staffers are in the midst of packing for the move which takes place Friday and Monday. The current FIA headquarters on Woodlawn will remain open Friday and Monday, and arrangements have been made to handle emergency needs. Telephoning FIA on moving days may result in difficulties for people because the current phone system will be moved into the new building. If phone contact can't be made, people are welcome to stop in at the Woodlawn office. "We’ll handle their case as best we can," said FIA Administrative Manager Kenneth O'Hara. "Our phone lines will be down, probably for most of the day on the 17th," O'Hara said. "We've made some arrangements for emergency situations for people to contact us through 91) to report abuse situations." He added that 911 will have several ways of contacting HA. including cell phones. "Our computer systems are going to be down during that time, but if people have true emergencies, we will be able to make contacts with energy providers, landlords, food banks and things like that. We'll work with them, whatever they need to meet their immediate needs. So we're still open for business, but it's going to take a little bit of a unique approach to be able to han­ dle some of the things during that time," he said. The stale of Michigan is leasing the new Wors/iip Together... ...at the church ofyour choice * Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Do* I mg. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9 30 am . Sun­ day School 11 00 am. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pm . Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHIRCII 805 S Jefferson Father Charles CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben 1100 am. Evening Service at a m . Church .Service pm. Wednesday Bible 7 00 p m ings. Junior-Senior High 6 00 Pray er Q4 IMBY UNITED METHODIST CHI RCII M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II am. P.O Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4.30 p.m. Sunday Masses 8 30 am and 1100 am. Confession Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 Saturday 3 30-4 15 pm 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DcAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 45 am. Traditional. 10 15 am Sun­ HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich W Clayton Garrison. Pas­ Sunday School 9:30 am. classes for all ages Morning Wor­ tor ship 1045 am Nursery provided Sunday Evening Service. 6 00 p m Wednesday activities 7 00 pm. are Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12), Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limns. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Suo Han Yoon Phone 367-4061 Worship Ser­ vices Sunday. 11 00 a m . Sunday School. 10 a m for all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT “THE 600 Powell Rd. (One mile cast of Hastings at cor­ THE BIBLE. ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Grace Brethren Churches. International Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday School Classes 9 45 Conservative a-nt. SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10 45 am. Sunday evening Bible Study 6 00 p m . Thursday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m All ages always wel­ come SPECIAL CREATION SCIENCE EVANGELISM VIDEO SERIES (very imforma­ tive. but light-hearted) by Dr Kent Hovind. Sundays 7 pm. starting Sept 10 thru December EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH ~ Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion ”315 W Center St (comer of S Broad­ way and W Center St.) Church Office (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Voetbcrg. Director Sunday Worship Ser­ vices - 8 am and 10 am Chil­ of Music COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH day School. II 15 a m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thursdays senior meals 12-noon Saturday nights - Praise Scniccs 7:30 p m. For more information call the church office II 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 pm evening Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m Sen ices for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor 948-2549 Saturday scniccs are at 6:00 p.m. Sunday Service Times arc 8:30 a.m . 9.55 a m and 11 20 am Tuesday prayer and share time 10:00 a m. Wednesday evening service 6 30 pm Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p m also Nursery and children's activ­ ities thru the 4th grade available for Sunday and Wcdnesikj ser­ vices. nursery thru age 3 for Satur­ day service Bring the whole fam­ ily HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed -Thun 9 am to t2 noon Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m Sunday School. 10 45 am Morning Worship. Sun 5-7 p.m Youth Fellowship (Gr. 6-12). Sun evening sen ice as announced in weekly bulletin bpm. Wed 6­ 8 pm Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5th). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p m ). Wed 7pmPray cr Mtg (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN (TIURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9 15 am Muning Prayer. 11 00 am Holy Communion Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6 00 p m For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev David T Hustwick 948-9604 Rev Dea­ con David S Mohrhardl 517-627­ 9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all ser­ vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) istries 9.30 am Sunday School for all ages. 10.45 a m. Morning Worship Service. 6 00 pm. Evening Service. 7 00 pm Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p m . Aw ana. Sr and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for mfon .’.alien on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMI NITY CHI RCII David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor lim Roscoe. (517) Sunday Morning Worship Ham. 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small croup ministry, leadership train- Sunday Evening Sen ice 6 pm. Thursday Bible Study 7pm If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6.30 p m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHI RCII Comer of State Rd and Boltwood Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday 9 45 a.m. Sunday School; 10 45 St.. Rev am Morning Worship. 6 00 pm. Evening celebration for all Wednesday. 6.30 p.m . Kid's Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 am . ther information call the church office FIRST BAPTIST CHIRCII 1716 North Broadway Res Timm 10.30 a m . Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ Senior Adult Bible Study For fur­ 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Min­ Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 am Sunday School Hour. Wheelchair accessible 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone at 10 am Sunday Nursery .Avail­ able at 10 am Wednesday Choir CHI RC II OF THE NAZARENE Herring and elevator Sunday School 9 30 THORN APPLE VALLEY CHURCH dren's Chapel and Sunday School Practice at 7 p m WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School al 10 00 am. Worship ■H ——ing This information on worship sen-ices is pro-^* vided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS B,YNNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ’’Prescriptions” - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan_____ f GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616 ) 945-9414 Sundav. Nov 12 - 8 00 A 10 45 a m Worship. 9 30 Sundav School (all ages). 6 00­ 8 00 p m. Middle School Youth Thursday. Nov. 9 - 7:00 p m Catechumcnate Friday. Nov. 10 6 30-10 00 p.m. Rock Group. High School Youth Group Lock­ In. Saturday. Nov II - 9:30 am Catechism 2; 8:00 Narcotics Anonymous Monday. Nov 13 7 00pm Women of Faith. Adven­ turers Tuesday . Nov 14 - 7 00 pm . Youth Committee. “Passing On Your Legacy," Stewardship Committee, 7 30 Overeaten Anonymous Wednesday. Nov 15 - 10:00 am WordWatchcrs. 7 00 Worship HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pas­ tor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Director of Music. Orgaiitst Church phone (616) 945­ 9574 Barner free buildtngwnh el­ evator to all floors Broadcast of worship service over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 a m Sunday sermon whl be presented by Pastor Steve Reid 8 30 a.m Alternative Wor­ ship Service; 9:30 am Sunday School - every Sunday , classes are available for everyone Classes for children and youth arc based on grade level Three classes Good­ will. Genesis and In His Steps arc taught for adults 10 30 am Cof­ fee f ellowship Radio Broadcast 1100 am Traditional W'orship Services ChiMcare available for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade Wc have Pioneer clubs every Wednesday from 4 00 p m to 5 00 pm directed by Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Ed­ ucation Wednesday. Dec 6 Family Night - Spaghetti Supper 6 30 p m to 8 30 p.m FIRST PRESBVTERI kN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Thursday . Nov 2 - 8 30 a m Women's Bible Study Saturday. Nos 4 - 8 GO a m Make apple pics. 2 00 p m Middle High Hayridc and Bonfire Sun­ day. Nov 5 - 830 am Chancel Choir. 9 00 am Traditional Wor­ ship Service. 9 20 am Childcn's Worship. 10 00 am “Coffee Hour" in the Dining Room. 10 10 a m Sunday School for all ages. II 20 a m Contemporary Worship Ser ice. 11 50 am Children's W orship The 9 00 Sen ice is broadcast over WBCH-AM The 11 20 Sen ice appears on local ca­ ble throughout the week Nursery is provided during both services Childrens Worship is available during both sen ices Barry FIA building from Strawberry Enter­ prises of Traverse City. One of the owners of Strawberry Enterprises, Lionel A. Thomas, is the president of DKL Construc­ tion, which built the new structure on a seven-acre plot. Parking is available for about 100 cars. The new FIA brick building offers more spacious quarters - about 2,500 square feet larger than the current building - and better suits the cunent needs of the approximately 50 staff members who serve local clients. Unique features of the building include an in-floor radiant heating system around the perimeter of the building and two sky­ lights. O’Hara describes the in-floor heating sys­ tem as having "hot water that runs through tubes, under pressure and that generates heat that rises out of the concrete floor." The tubes are buried in the concrete. The middle of the building has a different heating system, a more traditional forcedair heating. The two separate systems are expected to prevent people from "roasting" in some of­ fice areas and "freezing" in others, he said. The new building has a computer con­ trolled heating and cooling system that di­ vides the building into fourths. "In theory, you could be cooling one side of the building because of all the sun com­ ing in and heating another portion where there is no sun. The computer senses that," O'Hara said. "It's an attempt to keep the building in a constant approximately 70-72 degree tem­ perature just about all of the time. In our old building that was always a big prob­ lem. We only had one heating system for the whole building. "We're the first FIA building in the state that has its mechanical (equipment) inside the building on the main floor," he said. "Traditionally, our roofs are flat and we put the cooling and heating units on the roof and that can cause problems." Having the mechanical units indoors on the main floor "will give us a lot better control of the heating and cooling system and also extend its life significantly because it won't be exposed to the elements..." That change has allowed for a shingled, pitched roof, which "will last a lot longer, have less leakage and allows us to put in the sky­ lights." Besides the skylights, 49 windows have been installed in the building to try to use as much natural light as possible. Some glass Block wall areas have been installed in the interior. A large conference room is another fea­ ture, designed to be large enough to ac­ commodate the entire FIA staff. Previ­ ously, staff meetings at the Woodlawn of­ fice were held in aisle ways. The room can also be setup in a classroom-style with seating for about 26. Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the break room has an open area under the sink so a wheel chair can roll up. Traditionally countertops are 36-inches high, but in the new building, they are set at 34-inches to accommodate use while in a wheelchair. About 50 work stations for a variety of staff and volunteers will be housed in the 12,700-square-foot building. "That houses not only our staff, but quite a few of our community partners," O'Hara said. "We have space available for our Strong Families/Safe Children coordi­ nator, our CASA coordinator, 4-C which is a day care program from Battle Creek which sends staff from Battle Creek, and visitors from other parts of our department and also Social Security comes here on the third Monday of each month. This Novem­ ber it will be on the fourth Monday, Nov. 27, because of the move." The volunteer area is separate from the staff and has more storage capacity than the current office. The building's interior is primarily greens and tans. "We were thinking of earth and comfort­ ing colors for people who come in here," said Julie Wiles, HA volunteer coordina­ tor, who served on the committee that se­ lected the colors. Most of the furnishings are going to be new. "We moved into that old (Woodlawn) building 20 years ago and when we moved in there we brought all of that stuff with us from the old building downtown where the health department is now. It was old when we brought it to the new (Woodlawn) building so now its going to be retired," O'Hara said. (FIA handles a variety of assistance and social services programs ranging from child day care assistance and employment sup­ port assistance to protective services for abused or neglected children and adults, fos­ ter care placement and supervision andfood stamps.) Visit Us on the HET www.jadnews.com The new Barry County Independence Agency building on the south side of Hastings Is set to open Tuesday. Ruth Cooley Roma Alene Kilpatrick HASTINGS - Mrs. Ruth Cooley, 89, of Hastings, died Sunday. Nov. 12. 2000 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Cooley was bom on Oct. 20. 19| I in Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, the daughter of William and Agatha (Hoyt) Loveland. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended school there. She was married to Lawrence Cooley on July 28, 1928 and he survives. Mrs. Cooley had lived all her married life in the Hastings area. 51 years in Rutland Township. She was employed at the old Bonnet and Gown Shop in Hastings. She was a member of Hastings Women of the Moose Lodge No. 626. Past Officer and Past Senior Regent. Mrs. Cooley enjoyed reading, conking and baking. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence; son. Raymond (Elaine) Cooley of Hastings; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, sons: Norman in 1932, Keith in 1935 and Hubert in 1973, sisters: Neva Fair. Doris Allerding, Dorothy Denny and Rowena Hubert. Services were held Wednesday. Nov. 15. at Wren Funeral Home. The Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiated. Burial was at Hastings’ Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, American Heart Association or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Roma Alene Kilpatrick, age 95, of 676 N. Stiles Road died Friday. Nov. 10. 2000 following an extended illness. Roma Alene Davis was bom Feb. 17, 1905 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Linford J. and Birdie (Barber) Davis. She grew up in Battle Creek where she graduat­ ed from Battle Creek Central High School. She was married in 1925 to Claude Kilpatrick and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Kilpatrick worked as a shipping clerk for Keyes-Davis Company of Battle Creek for 25 years. In her free time she enjoyed playing the piano and organ. She also enjoyed traveling. She was a member of the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church of Woodland. Michigan. Survivors inJtude .one aoo: Glen Kilpatrick and his wife.-ftrtet tSye of Dttts. |Esther Ruth Long| NASHVILLE - Mrs. Esther Ruth Long. 80, of Nashville, died Saturday, Nov. II, 2000 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Long was bom on Jan. 2, 1920 in Nashville, Michigan, the daughter of Edward and Bessie (Dillcnbcck) Fcighncr. She was raised in the Nashville area and graduated in 1937 from Nashville High School. Mrs. Long was married to Hubert J. Long on March 25. 1938 and he died Nov. 15, 1982. She lived in the Nashville area all of her life. Mrs. Long and her husband were promi­ nent dairy farmers in the Nashville and Woodland areas until his death in 1982. She was a member of Nashville United Methodist Church, enjoyed being outdoors, tending her flowers, doing crafts, especially dried floral arrangements. She is survived by her daughter, JoAnnc (Dennis) Parsons of Shelbyville; sons, Albert (Millie) Long of Harrison, John (Gcrric) Long of Nashville, and Ted Long of Woodland; 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; sister, Mary Bell of Nashville; and sister-in-law. Phyllis Garlinger of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a brother, Melvin Fcighncr. Memorial services were held Tuesday. Nov. 14, 2000 at Nashville United Methodist Church. Pastor Gail Patterson officiated. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Mcmonal contributions may be made to Barry County Commission on Aging or Maple Valley Schools’ Memorial Scholarship Fund. Arrangements were being made by Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Advertise in the Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call 945-9554 CA, one nephew: Dr. Linford J. (and Sandra) Davis of Ludington. She was preceded in death by one sister,Thelma Davis and one brother. Cart Davis. Graveside services for Roma Alene Kilpatrick will be conducted at I p.m. Friday. Nov. 17. 2000 at the Woodland Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Dorrell Funeral Home on Thursday afternoon from 1-3. Arrangements are being made by Dorrell Funeral Home. Ludington. ■ ^^etha^os^Zosnel^ HICKORY CORNERS - Mrs. Lethi Rose Gosnell, age 77. of Hickory Comers, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 10, 2000 with her family at her side. Mrs. Gosnell was bom on August 11, 1923 in Hickory Comers, the daughter of Clayton and Carrie (Lawrence) La Mont. She graduated from W.K. Kellogg High School and on August 6, 1941 she married Arlie Gosnell who survives. Mrs. Gosnell was a switchboard operator for the Hickory Telephone Company and an administrative secretary for Michigan State University, retiring in 1980 after 20 years of service. She was a member of Prudence Nobles Chapter #366, a Hickory Comers Worthy Matron and Past President of Barry County Eastern Stars, a member of Hickory Comers Bible Church, the Bernard Historical Society and Museum of Delton, Killowatt Kreekers of Battle Creek and the Stroke Club of Portage. Mrs. Gosnell enjoyed her yard and flower beds; working in them for endless hours, and was an animal lover of ali God's creatures. She and Arlie enjoyed eating out, shopping for a good bargain and traveling with their trailer to Mission, Texas where they spent many winters. She is also survived by a daughter, Dolores Anne Bair of Marietta, Georgia; grandchildren, Angelique Marie Shelton and Eric Arlie Bair; and great grandchildren, Stacey Marie Shelton, Jason Levi, Karl Allen and Allison Renee Bair. Mrs. Gosnell was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Julie Ann Bair in 1963. Funeral services were held on Monday, November 13, 2000 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Interment was at Fort Custer National Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial, please consider memorial contributions to Barry County Animal Shelter, VNA Home Care of Kalamazoo, or the Heart Association of Michigan. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. | �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 16. 2000 - Page 7 2aJee OdeUa, l\l EWS Baumgardner-Muskovin speak wedding vows I ] • | | “ On May 20, Gene D. Muskovin and Betsy D. Baumgardner were married in Gull Lake United Methodist Church in Richland. She is the daughter of Gary and Jackie Baumgardner, Hickory Comers, and he is the son of Dave and Karen Muskovin, Delton. Attendants were Heather Baumgardner, Charlie Muday, Tristan and Gary Wilke, Heidi Muskovin, Dustin Worm, Sarah Hlatko, and Jason Stoncbumer. Flower girls were Courtney and Nora Sheffer. A graduate of Gull Lake High School and Western Michigan University, the bride is a teacher at Arbor Academy. The bridegroom is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and is employed at Barry County Telephone Company. They reside in Hickory Comers. Kenyons to observe 50th Anniversary Bob and Donna Kenyon celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary April 15. 2000. They were married April 15, 1950 at the Methodist Church in Middleville. Rot> and Kelly Kenyon, and their chil­ dren Kathryn. Jake, and Sage, wish your presence at an Open House to celebrate Bob and Donna’s Golden Anniversary. Il will be held at the Middle Villa Inn in the Greenery Room from 2:00 lo 6:00 p.m. on December 3, 2000. No gifts, please. Your best wishes and congratulations are ail that is.necessary. . Allgaier-Denslaw plan to wed Dec. 9 ( Sara Allgaicr and Joseph Dcnslaw II arc * engaged and planning a Dec. 9, 2000 wed­ ding. Their parents arc Susan Allgaicr of HolLland, Michael Allgaicr of Holland. David and Wanda Main of Hastings, and Dennis and Judi Dcnslaw of Orlando, Florida. i The bride-elect is a graduate of West Ot_ tawa High School and Grand Valley State t University and is employed by Dugan and j Associates. P.C. Her fiance, a graduate of Hastings High School and Northern Michigan University, I is employed by Murdoch Marketing. Dora Terpening to mark 80 years Dora Terpening will celebrate her 80th birthday with her family. Those that would like to send a card, may do so to Dora Ter­ pening. 1785 Boulder Dr.. Hastings. Ml 49058. /licenses Clark Robinson Swofford. Hastings and Gienna Lynn Hitchcock. Hastings. Arthur Daniel Cosgrove. Middleville and Elizabeth Kay LaPonsie. Middleville. Bryan Allen Fuller. Middleville and Phyl­ lis Ann Kovach. Middleville. Faron Lee Hughes. Hastings and Leann Nicole Sage. Hastings. Meng Chu Lin. Hastings and Kar Man Lui. Hastings. Thomas Joseph Wnuk. Delton and Mane Roselee Walker. Wyoming. Trevor Wayne VanHoulcn. Hastings and Shannon Lynne Way. Hastings. Albert Borton to mark 80th Albert Borton of Hastings will celebrate • his 80th birthday Nov. 17. 2000. Cards may * be sent to 4444 Cedar Creek Road, Hasl- ings. Ml 49058. ’ He worked for Consumers Power for sev­ eral years as a lineman. Invitations Resumes/Cover Letters Baby Announcements Christmas Cards/Letters * • rf)/ Subscribe TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner. Custom Stationery Products Contact Judy: 416^71-5599 tvd@mei.net G.H.945-9554 The Hastings Banner The Youth Fellowship of Central United Methodist Church is having an apple pic sale Saturday, with pics made on the premises, ready for the oven or the freezer. Last year they made more than 50 pics. This year in one day they generated orders for more than 60. The monthly immunization clinic of the Ionia County Health Department will be held Wednesday, Nov. 22. The hours are 9 until 11:30 a.m. The basement rooms of Central UMC arc used. The community Thanksgiving service will be at Lakewood UMC on M-50 Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. Rev. Don Ferris will be the speaker. Next week brings Thanksgiving Day and Friday and Saturday there will be much ictivity and traffic in town as hundreds of xople come to Lake Odessa for Christmas Round the Town. Flyers are in the stores nd will be available at each stop. Down­ town locations are Swift’s Flo’vcr Shop, Grandma’s Attic on Fourth Avenue and the Depot/Museum on Emerson Street. The other stops arc at private homes in Lake Odessa, Woodland and the surrounding countryside, along with country estates just north of Clarksville. The maps on the reverse side of the flyers indicate the loca­ tion of each stop. Associated Products, better known as APEC, an acronym, has been getting a new coat of paint on its exterior on Fourth Avenue at Tupper Lake Street. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met Nov. 9 with a lesser crowd due to the cold, rainy weather. Mrs. Bruce Fahmi of Clarksville was the speaker. She was dressed in an unusual vest adorned with real buttons made from deer antlers. She has collected projectile points and other artifacts from Native Americans who trav­ eled between rivers on the south and the Grand River. Apparently the Fahmi-Standrrd farm on Portland Road was a camping spot. They ha /c found evidence of long ago fire pits. She has had a collection of arrow­ heads appraised by teacher Doug Schmuck so he could date the approximate time of use. The time frames arc from 10,000 or more years ago to the late Woodlands era which in geologic time frame is quite recent. She has studied independently and has taken classes to learn about her finds. Betty Carey and Ricnc Peacock were host­ esses for the evening. In a delayed story from Halloween, resi­ dents of Lake Manor for many years have combined their candy tresis and made them available to the trick-or-treaters who come knocking on doors. The residents take turns welcoming the children to the community room in the evening rather than having to answer their own doors. This year Ricnc Peacock was one of them and she was dressed for the occasion in a Native Ameri­ can costume. John and Joan Lctson of Bellevue are to be honored for their 50th anniversary Sat­ urday, Nov. 18, at the Crossroads United Brethren Church in Charlotte. They former­ ly lived in Lake Odessa and Charlotte. Their three children include Joyce Wait and hus­ band Larry of Nash Road. John^ mother is Mary Lctson, now past 90. who resides in Grand Rapids. Mary and her late husband lived on Powell Road, Hastings. One wedding couple pictured in the GR Press is that of Jill Donchoo and Martin Leslie Landes Jr. who were married in the chapel at Hope Col'cgc. The bride’s parents reside in Rockford. The grooms father is Martin Landes Sr. of Hastings and his mother is Vickie Bruce of Lake Odessa. The local VFW Post on Tupper Lake Road at the west edge of the village has busy days in the offing. On Friday and Sat­ urday they will host their monthly flea mar­ ket from 9 to 4 each day with food avail­ able. Then they will have a sale of Christ­ mas wrappings Nov. 17. 18 and 19. Floats being sought for Christmas parade Floats arc being sought for the annual Christmas parade in Hastings Saturday. Dec. 2. Organizers arc encouraging clubs, agencies, places of work. etc., to put togeth­ er a float or a marching unit. No one is too young or too old to participate. The theme for this year’s parade is again “Of Christmas Past - Barry County Rejoic­ ing together” and it will be held Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. The route w ill start at the high school, travel down Clinton to Michigan to State, up Broadway to Green and north on Market back to the high school. Certificates will be awarded for "Best Use of the Theme” in each entry category. The four categories arc: Children. Service and Organizational Clubs. Churches, and Business Industry Retailers. There also will be the traveling trophy, which is awarded to the “Best of Show” and will be held by the winner during the year of 2001. Entries w ill be judged on overall excellence, originality and uniqueness of design. Those who wish to have an entry in the parade or ha\e any questions about the parade may stop by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce or call 945-3866. The Lake Odessa Arts Commission has already announced plans for the summer 2001 concert in the park on the same evening as the fire department’s chicken barbecue. The date will be on Saturday. Aug. 25. This year the music will be coun­ try-western. The Sebewa center UMC will hold a din­ ner open to the public Saturday. Nov. 18. with turkey as one of the entrees. The church is on Shilton Road at Bipplcy. The Women’s Fellowship met at the Con­ gregational Church last week on Nov. 8. Joanne Jackson was the speaker, with the topic on Alzheimer’s Disease. The next meeting of the fellowship will be on a December evening with Naomi Pauley the hostess at the parsonage. Monday, Nov. 20, will be the monthly date for brush pickup by the village crew. The newly installed panels at Lake Manor 'nave now been stained to match the siding. The exterior doors to the lobby area arc stained dark red. A different look! The paper drive at Lakewood Christian School runs from Nov. 16 to Nov. 27. The semi-trailer will be parked along the drive at the school on Velte Road. Among the marriage licenses recently published was that of Randy Joe Brodbeck of Lake Odessa and Leslie Diane Hicks of Woodland. Former West Elementary teacher Lupc Ramos-Montigny, now of Grand Rapids, was pictured in the election day account with a radiant smile at the Democratic gath­ ering at a UAW Hall. She is very active in politics in the city. She was also on TV in a ■ story about promoting a name change of a major street to honor Cesar Chavez. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met on Saturday for its first session at Lake Manor, which has ample space and is affordable. There were 31 present to hear reports of progress from committees. Yet another 1880s tax roll of Odessa Township has been indexed and printed, ready for sale at a mere $3. The research committee finds answers for those who write or e-mail for information for a fee. Shirley Hodges returned for another of her presentations. This time she spoke on the “Joys of Geneal­ ogy.” Using her tested and tried methods she was able to find several sittings of her husband's family which had moved fre­ quently after death of a mother. Members signed for 2001 committees such as First Families, surnames, cemetery indexing, research. New in the downtown district is Jack's Shoe Store - Jack Mitchell reluming to Fourth Avenue selling Red Wing shoes in the 900 block, which was formerly a barber/beauty shop. Across the street, the Chamber of Commerce has moved into the Page Building with display racks and the answering machine. These facilities have been at Swifts Flower Shop. Nottca of Mortgage Forwdowre Sate TH® FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Hot fce of Mortgage For^tow** Sate * TH® FIRM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeremy D. Workman, a single man (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc., a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 29.1999, and recorded on November 1, 1999 in Document No. 1037483, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank of America, NA, Assignee by an assignment dated June 1. 2000, which was recorded on June 26, 2000, in Document No. 1045971. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is damed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of FORTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE AND 61/100 dol­ lars ($43,923.61). including interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained Ir said mortgage and the statute in such case mace and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on November 30, 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 28 of Wesleyan Village Number 1. accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 14, being part of the North 1/2 of Section 29. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 19. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Flo *200022180 Hawks (11/16) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Howard Shattuck and Denise Shattuck husband and wife (originai mortgagors) to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 27,1989, and recorded on October 30,1989 in Uber 490, on Page 464, Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on November 22.1989 in Uber 491, Page 540. Barry County Records and was assigned by mesne assignments to Micffirst Bank, a Federally Chartered Savings Association, Assignee by an assignment dated October 1, 1997, which was recorded on August 26.1996, in Uber 1017007, Barr/ County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND NINETY-EIGHT AND 36/100 dollars ($33,096.36). including interest al 10.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wffl be foredoaed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m. on December 21, 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 144 of Lakewood Estates according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 4 of plats, Page 19 Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 mcnth(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the uate of such sale. Dated: November 9. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farm*. Ml 48025 Fie 4200023920 Gators (12/7) What Does Advance Planning Really Mean? Reine Peacock was in Native American costume to greet children who came to Lake Manor on Halloween night. You make all the decisions about your ow n funeral now... instead of someone else having to make the choice about a casket, clergy, church, graveside or alternative service. And, as you know, everything gets more expensive, so you can buy at today’s prices. We have a plan to fit your It Means You Decide ... NOW! financial situation. Call today for an appointment We're here to help (616) 945-2471 W1[ren Funeral Home, Inc. David C. Wren, Manager 1401 N. Broadway at Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Michigan 49058 Sue LaJoye �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 16. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Richard Gary Sunior and Debra S Sunior. husband and wife of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagors to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee dated the 16th day of December. A D . 1999. and recorded n the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 13th day of January. AD 2000. >n document *1039754 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was there­ after on. to-wrt the 21st day of December. A D . 1999. assigned to Banker's Trust Company of California. NA as Custodian or Trustee, thru mesne assignments and recorded on March 17. 2000 mi the office of Register of Deeds in docu ment f1042197 for said County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $104372 92 (one hundred four thou­ sand three hundred seventy two dollars and nine­ ty two cents) mdudvtg interest there on at 13.8% (thirteen point eight) percent per annum And no suet or proceedmgs at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pari thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained m said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the Stale of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 14th day of December. AD.. 2000. at 1 00 o'clock said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described m said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows All that certain piece of parcel of land situate m the City of Hastings, m the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows, to wit: The North 1/2 of Lots 1166 and 1167 of the City of Hastings, formerly Village of Hastngs. accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof TAX ID 08-055-201-39700 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned r accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 9. 2000 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. L.PA. By: Daniel E. Best (P58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee 755 W Big Bever. Suite 310 Troy. Ml 48084 248 362-6100 (12/7) State of Michigan Probate Court Barry County NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Esate Hie No. 2000-22987-DE Estate of JOSEPH C. TORRES. Deceased DartdfbirS: lC£iyi92l TO ALL CREDITORS: • lO2f tr ' NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Joseph C. Torres, who lived at 1135 Brott Road. Township of Castleton. Michigan died 9/24/2000 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate wM be forever barred unless presented to JoAnn M Tones, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court St. Ste. 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative wrthm 4 months after the date of publication of this notice November 6. 2000 DAVID K RYAN (P19793) 835 Golden Avenue Battle Creek. Ml 49015 (6*6) 963-1087 JoAi.n M. Torres 9244 Q Drive North Battle Creek, Ml 49014 (616) 963 6202 (11/16) 1 ii * i t f II; I Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Hiemstra and Victoria Hiemstra husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc dba America's Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated December 6. 1999. and recorded on December 20. 1999 in Uber Document No. 1039348. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTYFOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTYFOUR AND 44/100 DOLLARS ($44,274.44) including interest at 12 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is nereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, of some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p m. on January 4. 2001. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The East 1/2 of Lots 81 and 82. Plat of the Village of Orangevale, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on page 14. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 16. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200023897 Mustangs (12/14) State of Michigan Probate Court Barry County Circuit Court - Family Division PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Ria No. 2000-22-997-DE In the matter of JOHN W. JAMES. DECEASED TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following Take notice on December 6. 2000. at 10:00 am., in the Probate Courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition requesting that Kaye E. Bouch, of 1407 Greenbriar Mount Pleasant. Ml 48858 be appointed personal representative of the Estate of John W. James, deceased who lived at 233 Charles Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058, and who died October 28. 2000. and requesting also that the wB of the deceased dated March 1.1983 be admitted to Probate. It is also requested that -the heirs at law of said deceased be determined ‘ Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented Kaye E Bouck, named person al representative, or to both the Probate Court at 220 W Court. Suite 302, Hastings. Ml 49058. and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice November 13.2000 SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET (P53546) 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 Kaye E. Bouck By: Robert J. Longstreet 1407 Greenbriar Mount Pleasant. 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Things are wonderful except for one thing. I have been puzzled by Gunther's newfound voracious sexual appetite and tendency toward kinkiness. Last week, I confronted him. and he con­ firmed my suspicions. He had used escort services during the two years were apart and learned some new tricks. I was devas­ tated that he would do such a thing, not to mention he had unprotected sex with me knowing he had been exposed to these questionable women. Gunther insists he did nothing wrong because he was unattached at the time. He also believes that all the women he slept with really liked him. He doesn't realize call girls arc paid to flatter their clients. Gunther comes from a good family, is a college-educated man. and has an excellent career. I do not understand his vulgar be­ havior. He has apologized, but I cannot seem to get past this. Should I go ahead with the wedding, hoping I will be able to forgive him later on? I need your advice, Ann. - Undecided in D.C. Dear D.C.: First, get tested to make cer­ tain you have not contracted a disease from Gunther. Insist that he be tested also. Since you two have gone together for seven years (off and on), you should know each other very well. Is he the man you want to spend the rest of your life with? Can you trust him again? Only you know the answer. I wish you luck. Alzheimer’s hell Dear Ann Landers: I read the letter from the woman whose husband has Alzheimer's. She visits him every day in a nursing home. Her family is furious because she now has a male friend who takes her to dinner and the movies. My sister and I put my father in an Alzheimer^ facility a few years ago, and family members arc still angry with us. Most people cannot comprehend the reality of this disease. My father is unable to clean himself, dress, or cat without assistance. He doesn't read or watch TV because the sto­ ries make no sense to him. He doesn't recognize family members, becomes agitated easily, curses, and yells. He tried to choke a resident who was making too much noise, kicked a nurse in the stomach, overturned another man’s dinner, and tripped a woman in a walker. My once-dignified father would be ap­ palled if he knew of his actions, but Alzheimer’s has stripped him of social manners and robbed him of his dignity. That writer should do whatever she can to be at peace with herself and ignore what others say. - Kay in Des Moines, Iowa. Dear Des Moines: Thanks for your sup­ port. Many readers raised unshirted hell be­ cause I told the 48-ycar-old woman whose husband has Alzheimcr\> and is in a nursing home that it was OK for her to have dinner and go to the movies with a widower gen­ tleman friend. My advice stands. This woman visits her husband every day, is at­ tentive and loving, and he docs not even recognize her. Can you imagine how diffi­ cult this must be for her? I say it is perfectly fine for her to have dinner with a male friend, and those who arc condemning her should try walking a mile or two in her shoes. Gem of the Day (Credit Kin Hubbard in the Prairie Rambler): After a fellow be- Music/drama revue planned for Friday A musical and drama revue will be presented by the Hastings High School Varsity Singers, the HHS Drama Club and the beginning acting classes on Fri­ day, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Hastings High School lecture hall. The Varsity Singers under the direction of Patti LaJoye will do scenes from Les Miserables, Grease. Cinderella. Fiddler on the Roof and Once Upon a Mattress. Soloists include Samantha Allerding. Joe Miller, Elijah Agee. Jamie Scheidel, Rozanna Ortega. Mary Lake, Lindsey Hemerling. Paul Cascarcli, Mike Swainston, Liz King, Ted Greenfield. Kenny Givens, Amy Granner and Samantha Wallace. The Hastings Drama Club will present Act II! of Our Town. Jeff Baker as the stage manager and Erin Fish as Emily head the cast. Student directors are Mar­ garet Schinner and Carrie Bolthouse. The basic acting classes will present Frumpled Fairy Tales, a humorous re­ telling of Rumpclstiltskin. Rapunzel, and Little Red Riding Hood under the direc­ tion of Sally Fullerton. comcs famous, it doesn't take long before someone pops up who used to sit next to him in school. And. P.S. - this is Ann talk­ ing - they arc very surprised the guy amounted to anything. Visit felon? Dear Ann Landers: Five years ago. my husband's best fnend since childhood was convicted on 12 counts of child molestation while baby-sitting three young girls. Since his incarceration, this man’s mother nas been calling my husband regularly, encour­ aging him to write and visit her son. She has told my husband that if it weren't for hisupport, her so*i would have killed himself. Now, once a j’ear, my husband takes two days off and drives to the middle of nowhere to visi*. this man who will never be welcome in 'jur home again. I think its time for him to stop visiting this felon. Our chil­ dren need their father at hor.K. What do you say? - Alta Loma. Calif., Wife and Mother. Dear Alta Loma: I understand your fears, but you do not belong in this picture. Stay out of it. It is up to your husband to decide who he wants to visit and how often. Your children can manage two days a year with­ out their father. If you don’t want this man in your home ever again, so be it. I agree with that. But there has been a strong bond between your husband and his best friend since child­ hood. and your husband needs to make these visits for his own peace of mind. Child molesters arc very sick people. I hope the man is receiving treatment. Technician woes Dear Ann Landers: I am a professional auto technician and have been repairing cars for over 30 years. During this time. I have purchased over $60,000 worth of tools, attended hundreds of hours of classes to stay current with technology, and dam­ aged my body by bending it in ways Mother Nature never intended. Why am I telling you this? Because I am tired of auto mechanics being the bad guys. People don't realize that the amount they pay for auto repairs covers not only my costs, but my boss' overhead. I pay my own health insurance and work 60-hour weeks. I do not get paid for holidays. I attract customers because I have exper­ tise in identifying problems and fixing them. Don't be mad at me when your tuneup costs $300 or more. I am not the one who made your car so complicated that it takes compute's and flow charts to check the lights. I am not the one who bought a car that requires a $14 spark plug. I am not the one who bought a fancy foreign model that needs to get parts shipped in from Eng­ land. Germany and France. People should investigate maintenance costs before they buy a new car. Reviews of a car’s performance based on road tests do not give the whole picture. Please tell them. Ann. - Auto Technician in Germantown, Md. Dear Technician: You told them - and year admonition is based on many years of professional experience. Thank you for speaking for auto mechanics everywhere. I’m sure you have their eternal gratitude. Tip racket Dear Ann Landers: Maybe I’m out of touch, but I’d like your opinion on some­ thing. The other day. my fiance and I were shopping in a retail store. On the counter was a paper cup with a handwritten note saying, “Wc would appreciate whatever gratuity you arc able to give" This was a regular retail establishment, not a piano bar. Isn’t this out of line? If I were the store owner, I would be embar­ rassed. Maybe I’m not up to speed on tip­ ping these days. Please enlighten me. Royal Oak. Mich. Dear Royal Oak: Tipping salespeople in a retail store? Sounds like a racket to me. I’ve never heard of such a thing. I doubt the boss knows about this tacky shakedown. Someone ought to report it. An alcohol problem? How can now help yourself or someone you love? “Alco­ holism: How io Recognize If. How to Deal Hlth It. How to Conquer lt“ will give you the answers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol. c/oAnn Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) To find odt more about Ann Lander: and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate neb page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. JSittk y^nnouncements GIRL, Grade Mae, bom at Spectrum Health Downtown Campus, on Oct. 14, 2000 at 4:22 p.m. to Joe and Amy (Wilson) Fahmi of Portland. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. Proud grandparents arc Tom and Chris Wilson and Dennis and Tere­ sa Fahmi. Great grandparents arc Jean Fahmi, Wilma Wilson and Tom and Katie Posschn. GIRL, Jennie Lyn, bom at home on Oct. 22. 2000 at 11:24 p.m. to Kendrcw and Diana Mueller of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Jagger Truman bom on Oct. 23, 2000 at Spectrum Downtown to Joe and Marcia (Stahl) Bosscnbrock of Caledonia. Weigh­ ing 4 lbs. 5 ozs. and 17 inches long. Grand­ parents arc Diane and the late Truman Stahl of Freeport; Carl and Nancy Bosscnbrock of Byron Center. Great grandparents arc Paul and Vivian Hoffman of Clarksville; Leonard and Sally Bosscnbrock of Grandville and Geneva VanSolkcma of Jenison. BOY, Isaac Charles, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 8, 2000 at 6:19 a.m. to Sh*.una and Eric Pumford of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Devyn Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 8, 2000 at 2:30 p.m. to Tyson and Melissa Heath of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. . 10 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Clarissa Elizabeth Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 6, 2000 at 10:54 p.m. to Racchcllc and Scan Parish of Hast­ ings. Weighing 5 lbs. 15 uzsand 19 inches long. BOY, Hunter Dale, both at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Nov. 6, 2000 at 9:50 p.m. to Heather Key and Rob Strawscr of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Logan Alan, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Nov. 4, 2000 at 2:45 a.m. to Brad and Amy Ashcraft of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Mitchell Rcy, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Nov. 4, 2000 at 3:08 a.m. to Phil and Chris Savage of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Miranda Grace, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 3. 2000 at 2:38 a.m. to Sarah and Nick Scitcr of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 9 lbs. 9 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Dylan Andrew, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 3, 2000 at 3:25 p.m. to Jody and Kenneth Lee of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 12 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. BOY, Kodi Douglas, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 1.2000 at 10:04 p *n. to Doug and Jam Drake of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Ruby Dawn, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Nov. 4, 2000 at 1:19 p.m. to Randy and Lynn Patrick of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 1/4 ozs. and 20 1/4 inches log. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 16. 2000 - Page 9 are exceptionally mouthy. "I go’, here on time Saturday morning. I am sorry I couldn’t stay any longer, but I think I can have a leave Saturday and be home over the weekend. "I’ve had two liberties (eight hour passes) already and expect to get another one Wednesday. “Wc arc supposed to receive our pay fri­ day, that is. if wc arc still here at OGU by then. Well, I’ll have to sign off for now as I am writing with a borrowed pencil. Sincere­ ly. Charles. P.S. Don’t plan too much on my being home over the weekend as we may be shipped out before then, and also don't try to reach me through mail because 1 may not receive the letter you send me." The next letter. July 10, 1944 is from Charles Casey F2C, Receiving Unit U.S. N. ATB, Little Creek, Va. He writes: “Dear Mom and family. Arrived here in Norfolk, Va., last night about 11 o'clock. I spent my time getting squared away this morning and that was why I couldn't write sooner. “I tried to get a call through to you in time today so you could send me some money by tomorrow, so I would receive it by Wednes­ From TIME to TIME... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Charles Casey continues his time in training The class Charles Casey was in at Amphibious Train Base, Little Creek, Va. He is in the back row. 15th from the left side. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Charles A. Casey, enlisted in the United States Navy when he was just 17 years old. He didn’t reach his I Sth birthday, as he was drow ned al sea during the I wo Jima cam­ paign His letters home arc being shared with us by his brother. Dale Casey. June 13. 1944. He writes: “Dear Mom, Dak and Levi, Here it is Sunday again, which leaves three days before I’ll be home. I’m sorry I couldn’t be home for the reunion, but there will be oth­ er times when I’ll be able to make it up to you and all the rest of the family. “If you sec Betty, tell her I’ll come up to the shop sometime to visit her. It may be Thursday of this coming week that is the day-we go on our leave. There is some scut­ tlebutt going around about our leaving here Tuesday, but that is just about as depend­ able as a liars promise. “Wc had fried chicken for dinner today, but it didn’t taste half as good as yours docs. “I had some small pictures taken of me. but I don't think they panned out so good as I expected. I am sending you a couple of them today. You can give one of them to Grandmother if you like. I am going to get a large sized picture when I leave, which you can put in a frame. “We got our ratings yesterday afternoon and they gave me a fireman second rating. “I think I'll write to Betty this afternoon and Emmajcan. too, so I’ll sign off for now. Maybe you hadn’t ought to write me any letters later than Monday, as I won’t be here to receive them. Sincerely, Charles.” June 17. 1944 “Dear Mom. Dale and Levi. We had night lookout .yesterday in the forenoon. Wc were in a dark room, so dark you couldn’t sec your hand in front of your face. In the after­ noon we had maintenance, which is practic­ ing the handling of big guns. The ones wc were handling were 20 MM rifles, big guns to you, or anti-aircraft. Wc each had a chance to man each battle station. “Today wc went over to the gym for hand-to-hand combat for about 20 minutes. After that was over wc went back to the bar­ racks to change into our whites. After wc had our clothes changed, wc went over and got our last shot before wc leave boot camp. After our shots wc had another movie on lookouts. After the movie we fell out for chow and that was about a quarter to 12. “The whole regiment had to fall out from chow at 12 o'clock to march two miles to the ball park and sec the St. Louis Browns battle Great Lakes this afternoon. The Great Lakes team beat the Browns with an 8-2 score. Well, I’ll sign off for now. as it’s time to hit the sack. Sincerely Charles. P.S. Have Levi and Dale write a line also.” June 19. 1944 “Dear Mom and Dale. Il’s raining here at Great Lakes. J just got back from the chow hall. A fellow by the name of Loyd Martin got me to go through the mess hall twice with him. Whenever they have ice cream and pic or cake, this fellow always goes through twice. “Wc have had our gas drill today, with gas masks. It was only tear gas, but it had some kick to it. The C.P.O. showed us how to put on our gas masks. Then wc went into the gas chamber and stayed there for about two minutes. Then he made us take off our gas masks and sit in there 20 seconds longer without the masks. Some of the fellows got their instructions misunderstood and took off their masks too soon and they stood out­ side after wc came out and just stood there and had a good cry out of it. The gas didn't even affect me and some of the other fel­ low’s, but some were not quite so fortunate. “I got your letter this noon and was quite well pleased to get it. The needle you sent me is made to order. I think it will serve the purpose. “If they hold the Johncocks’ reunion this Saturday I won't be able to quite make it. “I am going to my first show since I have been here. They have shows (admission free) every Monday. Wednesday and Friday nights. Tell Betty I think its swell of her to be sacrificing enough to work in the piston ring. [Hastings Manufacturing Co.] I’ve read the shop papers you sent me and I had some of the other fellows read them and they thought it was a real paper indeed. Most of them thought of Hastings as a little “berg”, but the size of your shop paper made them open their eyes enough so it wouldn't make their moutlis look so big. “I would of liked to have seen the little porkers when they got the shock of their lives. I will sign off for now as it’s about time I was at the show. Sincerely, Charles. P.S., Dale don’t be so down hearted if I did­ n’t mention your writing me but don’t let that discourage you. You can always write me." July 7. 1944 “Dear Mom. Would have w ritten sooner but have had a little difficulty in getting set­ tled. All the fellows in these barracks arc swell fellows, but again.there arc some that day. but could not make connections, so I'll call it off. forget the whole thing. The call I put through to Bert was a collect call and I told her you would pay for the call, then you could write me as to how much it would be, so I could send the money to you. “They feed you more down here than they do down to the Boot Camp. I am afraid that if they keep on I'll get some fat on me unless I get to work soon. “1 think they will send us to school in about a week. The Bos'n mate says we get another leave after our shakedown cruise, whenever that is. The cruise is about a week long, just long enough for you to get your sea legs. Give Clyde and Izola my address and don’t forget Neal and Emmajean. “I’ve got to sign off as its time for Taps and I have to get back to the barracks. Sin­ cerely, Charles.” July 18, 1944 “Dear Mom, Dale, and Levi, “I got your letter today, the one you sent on the 13th. It seems too, that the mail clerks around here would start eating Wheaties. “My address has changed again as 1 have moved to a different camp. The camp is Camp St. Helena, Portsmouth, Va. “Wc just got paid today and 1 receive $70, which was a Godsend, and say about that telephone call, you ask Hanna how much it amounted to and I'll send you the money so you can square yourself for the bill. “I am sure pleased to here you quit the Hastings Manufacturing Co. to go to Battle Creek to work at Eaton k Wc started some exercises here Monday morning and some of the fellows were soft as hot butter. There have been a lot of planes flying overhead today, but this morning they were doing stunts over the drill field out front of the barracks. “I have been down to the harbor most every day now for the past week or so and talk about ships. There arc enough here to show the world that Norfolk is on the map. I went on board the ship I am to be stationed on and it sure is a honey. A lot of the fellows looked at the ship and called it a “cheese box,*’ but I call it a good little ship. We have lockers on board ship and we don’t sleep in hammocks like the movies say.* Wc sleep in just plain bunks. “I haven’t started school yet and probably won't for about a week and it may be a month or so. After I finish school and fin­ ish my shake down cruise. I’ll get a nineday leave, which I sure am looking forward to. “The chow down here is fine and the cooks give you as much as you want to cat, as long as you don’t take too much. This is a hell of a liberty town and everybody around here knows it. especially the sailors. “Well, 1 am going to a show tonight so I’ll sign off for now. and don't forget that this is my address and will be for quite a time to come, so send your letters to this address until I give you further notice of any new address. Sincerely Charles, Charles Casey 313 93 09, Group “C". N. NY. A.T.B. Detail, Bk.s #637, Portsmouth. Va.” July 22, 1944. "Dear Mom, Dale and Levi. Well I’ve moved again and I am just getting settled down to where I can go to bed without hav­ ing to get up in the middle of the night to pack my gear and move out to another place. “The only thing I know for you to do about my clothes is to wrap them and a cou­ ple pair of my white socks, which 1 had there at home and send them to me here at Little Creek. I am enclosing some money to cover the postage. “The inspection we had here today had nothing on Boot Camp at Great Lakes and I do mean that. “I’ve went to Norfolk twice on liberty, but I might as well stayed here at camp, because everything there was so high you couldn't touch with a 10-foot pole when you stood on the moon. “Wc went swimming in the ocean tonight and we just got back but a few minutes back. It sure was fun to swim along, then have a big wave come in under you. then it just as quickly drops out from under you. I got a taste of the salt water and I am really quite positive I won't need to eat any salt on anything I eat for a month. There were some of the ships out at anchor like the one I am going on and they rolled around like a drunk on Saturday night and in the morning you wake up with a headache and it isn't anything in comparison with a hangover. It's worse in fact. “1 am striking for motor machinist mate and 1 expect to go to school for about 10 weeks when I get started, which may be any time now. So I will sign off for the time being. I am going to write to Clyde and ko­ la and maybe I’ll write to Neal and Emma­ jean. Here’s hoping you are doing well on your new job. Sincerely, Charles.” Charles A. Casey continues to wtae to his family next weei. Senior Program Director WBmake... COPIES COPIES at J-Ad Graphics North of Hating* onHghwayKM3 The YMCA of Barry County is seeking a highly moti­ vated. organized. self-starter, who loves sports and wants to make an Impact on the Ilves al Barry County residents. Diractor would supervise youth and adu* lieagues. Learn to Swim programs, Barry County's summer playgrounds and an annual corporate mar­ quis event. Candidates should have a codege degree and demonstrated experience working and supervising YMCA al Berry County is a nomfecaty YMCA mat hat an excalant reputation in the community. Salary range 521-531.000 and is commensurate with expe­ rience. Send resume and three letters at reference to YMCA. P.O. Box 252. Hastings. Ml. by December 15. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN iiottce OF apoftioii OF wtnwiawF TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following Is a summary of an Ordnance. being Ordnance No. Charles' mother had saved some of the Valentine and Christmas cards from his school days A) Valentine from a classmate. B) Valentine from his teacher. Miss Marguerite McPharlm. C) A Christmas card from his mother and father. 1933 110. which was adopted by me Township Board of PrainevBe Township el Its meeting hald on November B. 2000. SECTION I. AMENDMENT OF SECTION XI This section amende SecSon 3.1 of tw Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance so as to add a datnMon of "Communication Tower*. SECTION II. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 8 12-3. Ths taction amende SecSon 8.12-3 of tw Prairieville Township Zoning Ordnance to eat forth extensive regulations regardng commurkcelion towers and related taoaties. SECTION JIL AMENDMENT OF SECTION 420 This section amends Sectfon 4.20 of tea Prairieville Township Zoning Ordnance by adding a new Subsection "G" pertaining to prohibiting use of an accessory buildino as a dweliino SECBQNJV. AMENDMENT OF SECTKIN 422 This section amends Section 422A of tw Prairieville Township Zoning Ordnance so as to alow decks to project Into a required yard area provided that such construction Is unroofed and without wans or other continuous enclosures SECTION V. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 4 1B This section amends Section 4.18 or tw Prairieville Township Zoning Ordnance by tw addtion of a new Subsection "M" Mowing on unplatted land in the "A". "R-T. and "R-2" Zoning Districts one permanent sign advediamg per­ mitted uses rendered or offered upon or from tw premises where tw same Is situated, subject to certain limitations contained in tw amendment SECTION YL SEVERABILITY The provisions of this Ordnance are severable SECTION VII. EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES Thia Ordnance she! taka eflecl eight (8) days following pubkeaaon after adoption At Ordnances or parts of Ordnances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Idl text of tw Ordnance has boon posted In tw Oflce or the Prairieville Township Clerk al the address sat form below and that copies of tw ordinance may be purchased or inspected at tw office of tw Prainevde Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the oats al this pubkeakon. I'niiii glsar bat —,1, OImL nofmajMn Ntcnois, vwk ——e_» a-1 — rrairfevim i ownsnip 10115 8. Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 (616) 623-2664 �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 16. 2000 Area district basketball battle goes way of Lady Saxons The sports are great, but we have our questions This is truly one of the best times for sports fans. Forget the snow — as Perry Como sang "Let It Snow. Let It Snow, Let It Snow" — the sports world is truly sizzling as we reach mid-November. The NCAA football regular season is winding down and teams arc jostling for spots in the national polls or in the post­ season bowl games. The NCAA basketball season is tipping off (Baby!), which means Dicky V. can be heard continuously and the Michigan State eagers are again geared toward another national championship. The Detroit Lions finally got smart and hired a "Michigan Man" to be its head coach. The Lions awarded coach Gary Moeller with a 13-10 win last Sunday at the Pontiac Silverdome. This Sunday, the competition gets even tougher, as 6-4 Detroit travels to the "Big Apple" to face the 7-3 Giants. This test should show us if the Lions are a true playoff contender or a just a mediocre team still a draft pick, or two, away from challenging for playoff respectability. The Detroit Red Wings are winning, Brendan Shanahan is scoring and Steve Yzerman (we're sure) will soon again be lacing up the skates. The Detroit Pistons arc improving, Jerry Stackhouse is scoring (in bunches) and Joe Smith (we're sure) will soon be in a Pis’cns uniform. Wc await his word. Westr:rn Michigan University continues its hunt for a Mid-American Conference championship. The Broncos can gain a MAC West title this Saturday if they knock off Eastern Michigan in Kalamazoo. And we have one word pertaining to last week's disappointment, if current Delton coach Mark Nabozny would have been in WMU's starting defensive lineup, a Bronco triumph would have been assured. *Nuff said. The Big 10 champion will probably not be Michigan and will definitely not 7, be Michigan State. Instead, Purdue is the likely champ. All the "Boilers” have to do is beat Indiana this Saturday in West Lafayette and they will claim its first Big 10 title since 1966. Bet on that happening, although we shouldn't. By the way, smart people always go to Purdue. Michigan State beat Purdue last Saturday 30-10 in East I arising. All we can say is where has this Spartans team been all season? ’Nuff said. Michigan won over Penn State last Saturday 33-11 in Ann Arbor. All we can say is why is this team not playing for a national championship? A Gary Moeller motivational speech, or one from Bo, would have probably helped this matter. Wc were upset that Moeller would not sing the Michigan fight song following the Lions* win. Time to move on. With four of the top five teams in this week's Associated Press college football poll from the state of Florida, wc wonder who is counting all of these ballots, the Democrats? We believe that the numbers are inaccurate and we should get some lawyers right on it... at least until we get the result that we want. Who said politicians aren't just a bunch of whining hypocrites? But don't think that we believe that there is anything wrong with the current system. Back to football, we'd prefer an Oklahoma versus Kansas State championship, although we realized that it just can't happen. That's too bad because Kansas State is certainly underrated fun to watch and they do wear purple. District hoop tournaments are being held this week which reminds us of the great coaching we've seen from Hastings' Steve Laubaugh and Delton's Jeff Sullivan this season. These are two guys who know their hoops and truly care about the kids who they're are coaching. The Lady Panthers' program appears to be on its way back and the Lady Saxons are also counting on plenty of winning moments in the years to come. (P.S. Coaches All-Barry County nominations are due by the end of THIS week. Coaches, Just do It!) The State football playoffs continue to roll on and this week the semifinals will be staged. The Barry County five may be eliminated, but we still have our favorites. J-Ad's experts are going with Clarkston in Division 1, Birmingham Brother Rice in Division 2, Farmington Harrison in Division 3, Coopersville (from the O-K Blue) in Division 4, Jackson Lumen Christi in Division 5, Schoolcraft (although they should be a member of the KVA) in Division 6, Gobles (because of coach Dan Armstrong) in Division 7 and Muskegon Catholic Central's in Division 8. One Saxon player who probably could make better predictions than these are runningback Sean Tefrt. Now there's a good athlete, a great person and one who truly knows his pigskin. By the way, we're still trying to find out Who Let The Dogs Out? The hunting season began Wednesday and we're very excited. Our prayers this week go out to Clara VanEck and Grandpa (Elwin) Curtis and all others in need. Let's remember that during this wonderful, winterful Thanksgiving season. Talk to you soon. Karmes nets State honor Hastings* senior Kim Karmes was selected as an All-State honorable mention tennis player by the Michigan High School Tennis Coaches Association for the recently completed 2000 fall prep season. Karmes played four years at No. 1 singles for the Lady Saxon ptogram and had an overall record of 70-36. Her 70 wins was a new program record. "I put a lot of work into it and had a lol of fun with the team," Karmes said. "I'm really proud of it (the All-State honor) and I'm really proud of the team and its accomplishments.” Hastings qualified as a team for State tournament three times during Karmes career. She also qualified as an individual in the other of the four seasons. In 2000, the Lady Saxons finished 16th in Division III. Named as a Regional Coach of the Year in Division IV was Middleville's mentor Larry Seger. East Grand Rapids had two players, Katie Karhohs and Mandy Caldemeyer, were named to the first team as was Battle Creek Lakeview's Akanc Kokubo. Kim Karmes Bruins breeze through Nationals BATTLE CREEK — Kellogg Community College's volleyball team won its first two matches in the NJCAA National Championship Monday, shooting past Genesee 15-4, 15-6, 15-4 and Chandler-Gilbert 15-8, 15-4 and 15­ 12 at Kellogg Arena. On the tournament's second day, the Bruins won two of three games versus Elgin (15-6, 6-15, 15-6) and powered past Northwest Shoals, 15-3, 15-5, 15-5 to reach the semifinals. The Bruins (50-13) received 10 digs in the Genesee win from Kat Shellenbarger and 9 from Jill Benschoter. Both are former athletic stars at Lakewood High School. Angie Grostick and Shayna Munson each had 14 kills versus Genesee. Grostick spiked 16 and Munson 15 in the win over Chandler-Gilbert, while Kara Potter had seven kills, 16 digs and was 13-for-13 on her serves for the KCC team. Munson and Grostick combined for 47 kills in KCC's victories Tuesday. Benschoter also made her mark with six kills, 12 digs and four service aces against Northwest Shoals. DELTON — After outscoring Middleville 12-2 in the first quarter, Hastings never allowed its Barry County foe to get any closer than nine points and won its Class B district opener 36-22 Monday at Delton-Kellogg High School. The Saxons (now 8-13 overall) actually scored the game's first 12 points before the Trojans countered with a hoop from Megan Dutcher with nine seconds to play in the first quarter. Hastings then proceeded to cushion its margin, leading at intermission 23-9 and after three quarters 29-16. "We converted on our good looks and were very patient," Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh explained. "Wc gave them basically one opportunity (defensively); we knew that they weren't a tremendous shooting team.” But in the fourth quarter, Middleville did make its run. With seven minutes to play, Erin Robertson sank a jumper to put the Trojans within 11 (29-18) and at 6:18 Erin Palmer made good on two free throw attempts that cut the deficit to a single digit (29-20). Angie Eggers (34) from Hastings and Erin Robertson (34) from Middleville battle for a rebound during Monday's district contest In Delton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Laura Dipert (12) sails in for two against a team of Middleville defenders. Middleville (which closes out the 2000 season at 4-13) kept the margin at nine (31-22) when Andrea Bouma popped a jumper at the 5:49 mark. Hastings, however, closed out the game by scoring the final five points. A big Saxon basket came with 1:03 remaining when Angle Eggers nailed a trifecta, kissing it off the glass, to make it 34-22. "I don't think that they had it closer than nine," laubaugh said of his team's ability to keep its cushion. "We talked about it in the Idckerttdm' (at half)' th< they had to come out and give it all they had." Middleville coach Marcy Uyl said her team may have inched closer than nine points if they would have done things a bit differently. "We had it down to nine a couple of times, but we stayed in a zone too long and that was my fault. We should have gone to a man-to-man earlier." Eggers led the balanced Hastings* scoring attack with II points. Katie Noteboom added 8 markers, all in the first two quarters. For Middleville, Erin Robertson led her squad with 11 points, six coming in the second quarter. Robertson also came up big on the defensive side of the floor. At times in the game, the 5-10 senior was asked to guard the 6-2 center from Hastings, junior Kate Martisius. Wildcats eliminate Delton from district tournament DELTON — On Wayland Union s first trip down the court, senior Jessica Mercnant went coast-to-coast with a fast break drive to give her Wildcats a quick 2­ 0 advantage. Three and half minutes later, Merchant again connected on a fast break opportunity, putting Wayland up 8-0. The Wildcats, with Merchant's scoring touch and a physical defense that never let up, were able to defeat the host DeltonKellogg Panthers 66-33 in Class B girls' district action during Monday's second game. The win propelled Wayland into Wednesday's semifinal against Allegan. Delton coach Jeff Sullivan was impressed with Wayland's talent and relentless attack, which makes the Cats the odds-on favorite to advance out of the Delton district. "We have not seen as physical of a team this year," Sullivan said. "They (Wayland) played real strong, aggressive defense, pounded the boards and put the ball back in the basket very well." Wayland was held in check in the first quarter, leading by just six points (10-4) after the opening eight minutes. But the second quarter proved to be their launching pad, as the 'Cats tallied 23 points to go up 33-12 at the half. "Their physical play wore us down mentally,” Sullivan said. The Wildcats scored the first 12 points of the second quarter with a Merchant lay­ up at 7:33, a Merchant trifecta at 7:07, a Tara Doyle jumper at 6:47, a Nikki Brower basket underneath at 6:10 and another three-pointer by Merchant with six minutes to play before half. At that point, Wayland led 22-4. DELTON... Continued page 14 Delton's Kortni Matteson (42) towers over a team of Wildcats. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 16. 2000 - Page 11 DISTRICT, curt, from page 10 Wednesday P.M. Sccbcrs 27-13; Mace's Ph. 24-16; Hair Care 23-17; Girbach's 21-19; Nash “5” Plus 21-19; Nash Chiro 20 1/2-19 1/2; Mis­ fits 20-20; R R St Mill 19 1/2-20 1/2; Eye and Ent. 19-21. High Games and Series - J. Rice 179­ 518; G. Secber 187-499; H. Cocncn 164­ 478; T. Poll 160-447. R. Murphy 151-435; J. Doster 175-430; C. Shcllcnbargcr 159­ 400; S Drake 165-409. C Bonncma 165; F. RuthruiT 169; B. Estep 160; B High 165; C. Watson 154; C. Bishop 145; I. Yoder 165; b. Hathaway 173; B Norris 163. Saturday Majors Boys High Games and Series - J. Issacs 173-455; J Smith 171-418; B. Ferris ISO391; L Laubaugh 144-379. Bovs Good Games - T. Kirby 148; L. Smith 147; J. McKee 109 Giris High Game and Series - T. Huss 158-407; C. Shcllcnbargcr 133-385; R Pohja 126-317. Girls Good Games - B. Wescott 111; J. AI toft 84; N. Quada 90; J Burton 70. Bowlerettes Carlton Center Bulldozing 25-11; Hamil­ ton Excavating 19-17; Railroad Street Mill 17-19; Bennett Industries 16.5-19.5; Heck­ er Agency 16.5-19.5; Kent Oil & Propane 14-22. Good Games and Series - K. Doster 140-356; J. Leo 156; D. Snyder 214-522; E. Ulrich 164-446; N. Goggins 197-467; T. Redman 138-347; S. Merrill 164-440; J. Rice 179-498; L. Elliston 188-544; G. Pot­ ter 160-434; D. Cocncn 158-380; P. Britten 151; c. Hurless 175-490; H. Cocncn 175­ 462; J. Mittclstacdt 162; N. Potter 166; K. Fowler 182. Sunday Night Mixed Not Rock Bottom 30 1/2; 4 Horsemen 28; Thunder Alley 26; Red Dog 25 1/2; Team 4 25; Happy Hookers 20; Lucky Strikes 20; Side Kicks 17; Matrix 16; Flam­ bays 16; Thee froggers i5 1/2; TomMar­ ket 15; Double K\ 14; Sunday Snoozcrs 14; Friends 14; All 4 Fun 13 1/2. Women’s High Games and Series - A. Hubbell 167-449; K Stenberg 191-442; b. Hammond 164-437; V. McLeod 156-435; L. Bozc 173-421; S. Pennington 153-394; L. Owen 130-339; D. Krallman 175; W. Miller 149. Men’s High Game and Series - B Rentz 227-633; E. Bchmdt 218-567; B. Hammond 197-529; R.Boze 166-454; B. Cantrell 154-449; P Valdez 140-353; A. Thompson 208: C. Pennington 207; C. Shook 206: G Snyder 179: B Millet 175; D Dutcher IM: B Miller 159. Friday Night Mixed Wc Don't Care 29-11; Bad Habit II 28­ 12; Cook Jackson 25-15; One Oldc One 23­ 17; Rainbow Warriors 23-17; Who’s Up 20­ 20; All But One 20-20; Ten Pins 19-21; Piece of Cake 19-21; We’re a Mess 19-21; Mercy 18.5-17.5; Head’s Out 18-22; Late Comers 18-18; Viatcc 17-19; No Name yet 16-20; Gu ter Dusters 14-26; Brushworks 13-27; Roc Ay Four 12.5-27.5. Ladies High Games and Series - B. Roush 219-565; P. Kelley 170-467; G. Mcancy 163; D. Bartimus 210-534; S. Parker 157; B. Keeler 152; P. Miles ISO422; L. Potter 235-591 ;T. Bush 150; J. Lan­ caster 146; T. Pennington 192-520; M. Scars 180-492. Mens High Games and Series - D. Marsh 227-629; C Gray 188-499; E. Keel­ er 213; B Madden Sr. 223-573; R. Roush 202; J. Barnum 246-671; J. Smith 180; A. Taylor 205-545; K Mcancy 204-515; B. Ripley 237-577; J. Bartimus 193; G. Coo­ ley 177-481; D. Tinkler 192; M. Martin 203; C. Martin 201; M. Keeler 217-571; B. Keeler 216-553; D. Service 189 483; S. Peabody 237-650; M Lawson 198; J. Do­ ver 266-632; J. Lancaster 186; B. Madden Jr. 193; D. Scars 193-507. Recreation Bowling League #3 Hastings Bowl 24; The Krunchcrs 22; Freeport Elevator 21; Kevin’s Kronics 21; Tom’s Market 13. Good Series and Good Games - H. Wat­ tles 256-224-610; G. Mcsccar 206; S. Anger 201-540; T. Gray 232-566; D. Lam­ bert 548: C. Wanland 504; K. Wanland 219­ 583; N. Kovaccvich 515; C. Pennington 212; B. Hammond 513. Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 32-8; Hastings Bowlers 26-14; Consumers Concrete 21-19; Plumbs 20-20; Just For Fun 19-21; Alley Cats 17-23; Wel­ ton’s 14-26; Misfits 13-27. Men’s High Game and Series - L. Miller 235-659; G. Heard 598; J. Maurer 177; M. Christiansen 188; J. Villa 216; L. Porter 204; M. Yost 213-516; S. George 185. Women’s High Game and Series - 213­ 543; R. Burch 158-449. Tuesday Trio 3 Blind Mice 26 5-13.5; Need Help 23­ 17; Shirleys Chuckwagon 21.5-18.5: Cook Jackson 18-22; CBBC* 17.5-14 5; 3 Fates’ 17-19; Trouble 16.5-23.5; Just For Fun* 16­ 16; Hastings Bowl* 14-18; Seebcrs Auto Body* 13-19. High Games and Series - B. Brooks 163; S Zalewski 180-505; P Ramey 173; r. Brummcl 195; V. Grcn 155; B. Vugtcvccn 179; S. Reid 150; D Dutcher 156; B. Hayes 162; S. Snider 153; L. Potter 193-529; S. Vandcnburg 203-530; R Miller 175; J. Clements 165; L. Trumble 154. J. Conger 180; J. Rice 160: C. Thayer 152; M. Slater 160; T. Redman 175; S. Pennington 186. * standings are not final as 2 teams need to makeup games from Halloween. Senior Citizens League Friend 29-10; #1 Senior 26-14; Jcsiek 25.5-14 5; Hall's 25-15; Wieland 25-15; SI­ M’s 24-16; Pin Pals 22.5-17.5; Wood­ mansee 21-19; Nash 21-19; Butterfingers 19-21; Kucmpcl 18-22; King Pins 17-23; Girrbach’s 14-26; Peg Legs 12-28; Schlachtcr 11-29; Lethcoc 10-30. Women’s High Games - N. Boniface 158; D. Keller 156; E. Mcsccar 155; G. Pot­ ter 161; S. Merrill 168; J. Kasinsky 158; K. Colvin 175; E Moore 167; F. Girrbach 183; Y. Markley 159; R. Murphy 168: G. Otis 190; Y. Checseman 159; P. Mumford 168; M. Wieland 168. Women’s High Seniors - S. Merrill 469; K. Colvin 460; G. Otis 532; Y. Cheeseman 450. Men’s High Games - H. Checseman 163; N. Thaler 177; R. Wieland 174; R Nash 191; P. Terpening 162; C. Haywood 165; C. Jcsiek 164; B. Terry 217; J Mercer 176; R. Nash 182; D Hall 2(M; D. Edwards 185; J. Keller 156; B Akers 163; R. Schlachtcr 181. Men’s High Series - N. Thaler 476; R. Wieland 467; R. Nash 495; C. Haywood 481; B. Terry 622; J. Mercer 459; R. Nash 452; B. Akers 463; R. Schlachtcr 510. Olivet duals are Saturday "Erin Robertson played strong for us; it was one of her best games all year," stated Uyl. Hastings, like Robertson, also was stingy with its defense. Laubaugh said his (cam looked similar to the squad that enjoyed its winning moments earlier in the season. "Il was a tremendous defensive effort," Laubaugh said. "They looked more like the team in the First half... they were strong defensively. Every girl that stepped in there was into it." The Olivet College wrestling team opened its 2000-2001 campaign by winning three of four duals at Knox College (III.) last Saturday. The Fighting Comets dropped a 16-15 dual to 16th-ranked Upper Iowa. Both teams won five matches and a major decision decided the outcome. After the loss, the Comets reeled off wins against Illinois College (48-9), Missouri Baptist (43-3) and MacMurray (Bl.) 45-0. Senior John McCurdy (Milford) went 4-0 in the 125-pound weight class and Dorian Cast went 4-0 in the 133-pound weight class. "John (McCurdy) did the job that he is capable of doing." Olivet coach Jare Klein said. At 184, Kevin Morgan (Hastings) was 3-1. "In the match that he lost, mentally he was not ready for it," Klein explained. DISTRICT cont. from page 14 Niki Noteboom (24) scoots over Rebecca Cobb (10). (Photo by Perry Hardin) Campbell medals at Nationals Josh Campbell, it could be said, is a master in the martial arts. Campbell, a sophomore at Dehon Kellogg High School, traveled Oct. 28 to the National Championships and came away with top honors. At the National event, Campbell placed first in youth intermediate forms, first in youth intermediate weapons and third in youth intermediate sparring. Campbell was his class, Tora Karano Ryu Black Belt Academy. His instructor is Dar Leaf. Thursday Mixed Hastings Bowl 30 1/2-13 1/2; King Pins 29-15; Brown and Sons 26-18; Just Us 26­ 18; The Red Eyes 25-19; Oops 24-20; Team II 24-16; Raised and Confuzcd 22-22; Who’s Up 21 1/2-22 1/2; The Heavy Sets 16-28; The Andersons 15-25; Bye 0-40. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. Lambert 155-446; L. Jackson 175-442; B. Sexton 171-436; C. Swinkunas 158-426; S. Tcuncsscn 171-420; D. Hansen 150-401; E. Gillespie 84-227; M. Hodges 175; S. Mer­ rill 176; H. Service 167; V. Brown 148; L. Miller 147; L. McClelland 137; C. Lewis 115; B Hard 97. "After that, he looked tough and he got a pin in his last match." Klein said he was happy with his teams openers, but still feels there is room for improvement. "For an opener of four matches, I felt we did a fairly good job," Klein said. "Our total conditioning is a bit suspect. We need to fine-tune our techniques and execution to make things more effective for a successful season." Olivet will host the Olivet Duals this weekend. Teams include Capital. Wabash, Simpson, Heidelberg and Millikin. i Bowling SCORES cont. page 12 | Josh Campbell BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT I • Ndtidfe The minutes of the meeting of the. Barry County Board of Commissioners held November 14, 2000, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. ANNUAL STATISTICAL AND FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2000 The Barry Intermediate School District serves students in the Delton Kellogg and Hastings School Districts. Michigan's Intermediate School Districts (ISDs) are responsible tor assuring life­ long learning programs and services. ISDs interact and cooperate with other ISDs, the Michigan Department of Education, local school district, higher education and other public and private sec­ tor agencies and organizations to assure programs and services are delivered effectively and effi­ ciently. The Barry Intermediate School District provides, in a responsible and cost-effective manner, the leadership, programs and services which complement and enhance the efforts of constituent school districts In extending educational opportunities to all students. The intermediate school district function is now in the 45th year of service to students and com­ munities, seeking new and better ways to serve the educational needs of the community. Student needs continue to expand, while at the same time, the State of Michigan contributions The Hastings Police Dept, would like to remind residents that there is NO PARKING on city streets between 2 a.m.-6 p.m. Winter is fast approaching and vehicles need to be off the streets to allow for sale snow plowing. THANK YOU have not kept pace. Careful planning and budgeting is required to make sure that each dollar is spent wisely and well. The ISD Is very proud of the community, of the services, and personnel that deliver these services to the students. We believe that our programs and our cooperation with the Delton Kellogg and Hastings Area schools make a difference for children. Below are the audited figures for the 1999-2000 school year. The complete audit is available at the Barry Intermediate School District office. 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, for review. Thomas S. Mohler, Secretary Board of Education RNs & LPNs GENERA! FUND WO 1444 174 see 2J3299 244.057 245 838 244 C87 285.594 REVENUES $2,000 Sign-On Bonus Limited Time Only! TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES • Excellent wages & benefits EXPENDITURES InKruettyi SuSOCrtofl SerwCM > 8 or 12 hour shifts available • Excellent staffing ratios & caring staff •95.274 704,020 47.314 268 632 317.239 34 232 45.709 241 799 358.389 121.508 locat Transfer. • Health, life, disability benefits for FT • Retirement & Section 125 plans murwt md r»o< c-j-gei TOTAL EXPENDITURES > Generous paid leave time plus more! Resume or apply at Eaton County Medical Om»r TOTAL EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES MI 48813. Fax: 543-0378 ^iiiiiiiiiBiiitiifliBiaiiisB'iiiiuiifiiiiiiwiS'iiiiauBm.'iiiiiiiuiiiaB ipiiiii^ IT17MT 487,633 1.494.050 448.126 1 265 360 111.416 373.462 504.380 381.972 2.4U.M1 2000 1899 24.422 24 444 24,422 24,444 1t 073 8349 34.422 20 026 4 418 24.444 2MO 9 655 im ■ 9.9M • 66 762 2.544.834 M.7U - >24 900) (24.900) •41.297 742.303 (34.443J. 24 900 24.900 24 90C 24.900 2.491,4*1 2.424.734 304.U1 102.334 24,422 24.444 (5.770) (195.389) (5.770) (195 398) •0,992 <193,389) <91437) 195,309 GENERAL EDUCATION STATEMENT OF FUND BALANCE UMS Il 787.483 5.770 (24 900) (19.130) 44447 BiiuBiinni!BtiWMBinimiBuiiiniiBantniBnni.-wBr:ni B-:" '*■ iirina BWI •47,417 1444 1.321.640 572.C85 788.860 44 512 2000 1.499.179 559.528 683.087 55 829 2.797422 j ijurceiAJM> Care Facility, 530 W. Beech St., Charlotte, 3 Anne's ? J Health Foods™ , ... u; gift cm Uh lliw bru nfigufoiM X>a SECRETARY'S STATEMENT FUND BALANCE July 1. 1999 388 C81 44 987 8C4 887 308.161 FUND BALANCE Jun* X. 2900 433.044 1.111,044 195 369 <51437) 144,032 3 NATURAL FOODS. VITAMINS. HERDS M HOLIDAY SPICES uiiia ■■■ a „„.s Cinnamon Sticks | Pumpkin Pie Spice llUOB s umb * Ulina 11 : ■Mi, I ■ I.. I ■juna |I I.i ■Jima f s m. Whole Vanilla Beans Ground Cinnamon Apple Pie Spice and lots more Very Reasonably Priced! i I ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS 10-6; SAT. 10-4 104 E. STATE ST.. HASTINGS :iiui s ■intra iiiiiiiifBDiiiiniBHiiiiuffiiiiiiiiiiBtiuiBiiaiininiiBDUhiiiBnuuinBTiiiitTi 1444 509 230 175 :oco 1.152 357 UH 906 752 1.863 34X92 M 452 102 793 267 623 197.721 434 341 •12 144 1.420.140 1.104 333 11 179 13 892 •95 349 2 245 12 T9’ 145.721 33 4’9 •64-5 5254 58 323 123 091 2 458 5 478 2000 3*3 *3' 2COO 1991 673 2000 144.032 1999 195 M9 473 144.032 195.349 LIABILITIES ANO FUND EQUITY iiiiua Orvr. Mon.-Fb. 94G-O&75 GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET <73 ’39 028 1.050 38.277 14.313 224.117 304.132 301,444 FUND EQUITY 435 048 388081 1 111048 804 887 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 434 341 <12.198 1.420.140 1,108.333 TOTAL LIABILITIES •73 _ •73 144.032 195 369 144 032 193,3>9 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 16, 2000 Pennfield shoots past Delton Mitchell sets sights on milestone Central Michigan University senior Jennifer Mitchell tied a team-high with nine kills against Ball State and then posted 12 kills versus Western Michigan University in Mid-American Conference volleyball action last weekend. Mitchell, a graduate of Lakewood High DELTON — In a clash of the Kalamazoo Valley Association Panthers last Thursday it was the visiting Pennfield eagers running away with a 54­ 17 basketball win over the host Delton team. Pennfield led 20-6 after the first quarter and 28-11 at the half. In the third quarter, the host Panthers continued to roll, outscoring Delton 15-2 in that frame. Delton was led by Amanda Welker's 12 School, posted 16 kills and four total blocks in the two league matches. The middle hitter moved up a notch on the CMU career kills chart and is now in seventh place with 1,086. Mitchell is just three digs from becoming only the second player in CMU Lady Lions stop Leslie third quarter with a 21-13 run. Six Maple Valley players scored during those eight minutes, including Jessie Grant with six points and Brieann Trcloar with five markers. For the game, Treloar scored 19 and made four steals, Megan Garvey had 15 points and nine rebounds, Sarah Cook tallied nine points to go along with her 12 rebounds and five assists and Grant made five steals and scored eight points. Maple Valley won its district girls' basketball opener over Leslie Monday night with a 58-52 victory at Springport. The Lady Lions* win advanced them into Wednesday's semifinal game against Dansville. After the first quarter, Maple Valley led 10-5, but Leslie won the second frame 16-10 to go up by one, 21-10 at the intermission. The Lady Lions stormed back in the ‘Cats contain Lady Saxons Hastings' varsity hoopsters completed their regular season last Friday with a 58­ 42 loss to O-K White Conference foe Northview on the road. Rebecca Farrell (10) looks to make a jumper from outside during last week's KVA contest with Pennfield. Kortni Matteson (42) goes to the air to release a jump shot as teammate Kristen Matteson watches the play transpire from behind. points. Pennf.eld received 11 points from Amanda Fowler and 10 markers from Lauren Nicholson. "That game was very similar to tonight's," Delton coach Jeff Sullivan said following Monday's district contest with Wayland Union. "They (Pennfield) beat us inside." BCCS teams end seasons The Barry County Christian School's junior vanity basketball team recently defeated Bedford, 24-11 Leading the Lady Lions were Lauren Hendrix (8 points, S rebounds and 1 steal). Alisha Faber (5 points. 2 rebounds and 2 steals). Liz Potter (4 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals) and Alicia Berman (5 rebounds). The junior vanity team was 1-1 during the fall campaign. The BCCS vanity squad also finished .500 with an 8-8 mark. 10 The Lady Saxons (7-13, 5-9) handled the Wildcats* pressure well, according to coach Steve Laubaugh, but shot just 28 percent and made too many turnovers in the frontcourt. "We didn't finish the league like we had hoped," Laubaugh said. "Il was frustrating for all of us, but wc are learning how to handle those situations better." BOWLING SCORES continued from page 11 Men’s Good Games and Series - V. Van­ Houten 213-556; B Kirby 203-529; J. Hansen 194-516; C. Haywood 182-495; S. Fauncc 154-458; T. Willson 201. Thursday Angels Pet World 29 1/2-14 1/2; Cedar Creek Groc. 29-15; Richicls Koffec Shop 26-18; True Value Hardware 24-20; Mill’s Landing 23-21; Coleman Agency-Hastings 22 1/2­ 21 1/2; Hastings Bowl 21-23; Farmers Ins. 21-23; Shamrock Tavern 20-24; Miller Excavating 16 1/2-27 1/2; Stefanovs Pizza 14 1/2-29 1/2; BAR Testing 13-31. High Games and Series - T. Loftus 177; G. Potter 163; T. Harrington 134; B. Collier 166; A. Smith 196; D. Snider 189; J. Hur­ less 176; N. Kollsterman 167; T. Daniels 192-547; T. Phenix 146: K. Ward 130; C. Nichols 200; T. Cross 199-537; V. Goode­ nough 149; L. Kendall 176; B. Cuddahee 220-549; B. Hayes 179; C. Gates 140; A. Arends 157; S. Varney 183; J. Varney 181. Cagers close up campaign Hastings* JV. squad closed out its season last week with two games against lough league foes. The Lady Saxons lost to Northview 54­ 37 Nov. 10 and fell to East Grand Rapids 41-40 on Nov. 7. Tiffany Howell scored 12 points to lead Hastings in the Northview contest. Jenni Shaw scored 11 points, Nikki Swartz also tallied 11 points and Amber Thomas pulled down 13 rebounds in the battle with East. 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In those final seven games, the Lady Saxons had a lead after the first quarter in five of them, but were only able to defeat Hudsonville. In the contest with Northview, Kate Martisius led Hastings with 11 points and Laura Dipert added 9. Northview was paced by Emily Manila, who tossed in 19 points and Sara Nuberg, who tallied 18. history to record 1,000 career kills. 800 career dig” and 350 career blocks. Wendy Fast (1992-95) was the first Chippewa to accomplish that feat. Mitchell's current career numbers are 1,086 kills, 797 digs and 358 blocks. CMU lost its match with Ball State (3­ 0) and to WMU (3-0), but has earned a spot in the eight-team league tournament. 20 Organizational meeting for fall Women’s Volleyball league 5 11 1S 3 2S 4 24 Lady Eagles' basketball players are (front row, from left to right) Julie Hotstra, Rsnee Holley, Alicia Birman, Keri Buehler, Meredith Rozema, Katie Garrison; (back row) coach Mark Schmidt, Kaylee Laws, Lauren Hendrix, Liz Potter. Janna Rozema, Kayla Kelly, Amy Herbst and assistant coach Verna Rozema. (Photo provided) of the Week Saxon Cagers Reunite... When Central Michigan University and Spring Arbor meet up In Mt. Pleasant this Saturday two former Saxon basketball stars will be down on the sidelines. Jeff Storrs is a member of the Spring Atbor hoop squad and Tony Bowne is a freshman athlete on the CMU team. Both were major performers for the HHS hoop teams that advanced to the State Final Four in 1998 and 1999. The game this Saturday in Rose Arena is the regular season opener for coach Jay Smith's Chippewas. Bowne (on riohl) is pictured here with his CMU coach. (Photo provided by CMU) On Monday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m., there will be an organizational meeting for all teams interested in playing in the YMCAIi women's fall volleyball league. The meeting will be held at the YMCA Office, 234 E. State, Hastings. Any team wishing to play must attend or send a representative to this meeting. The meeting will be adjourned by 7:40 p.m. for those still playing in the fall volleyball league. Those unable to attend, must call the YMCA. 945-4574, before the meeting. League games will begin on Mon­ day. Dec. 4. Teams may register by calling the YMCA and completing a team roster. A team regis­ tration fee of $ 155 must also accompany the team roster. Teams will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. For more information call the YMCA at 945-4574. Live the way T TA / p wantto LI V t FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counttec) 96 OLDS CUTLASS CIERA w. 70k < SPLIT BENCH. POWER WINDOWS/LOCKS. SUPER CLEAN * SB Dreisbach ... atHuntersGlen Hunters Glen, Sun Communities' new manufactured home community in Wayland, HUtHTI Pont 1al Olct-moshe CMC Truck SALES HOURS: offers the opportunity to live conveniently and beautifully... at a price that's surprisingly SuunWyunHS affordable. Home prices from the 130s. 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Superior Photography. Tastefully Simple. Tidings of Love, TUpperware and Usbome Books. Write only one check for all your purchases. Merchandise guaranteed for Christmas deliveiy. •$- 3f- x > y ■£ x & A » 1132 Hunters Glen Blvd Wayland ♦ Michigan 49348 A 616-792-8888 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by BRYCE D. BECKETT, a married man and CHARLA D. BECKETT, a married woman, husband and wife to Concord Funding Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 1. 1997. and recorded on July 10. 1997 in Uber 701. on page 442 Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee by mesne assignments to STERUNG 3ANK AND TRUST. FS8 by an assignment dated March 11, 1999, and recorded on March 16. 1999. as document 41038075, Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is darned to be due al the date hereof the sum of THIRTY EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY SIX AND 90/i00 Dollars (838246.90). mdudrg interest at 11.990% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wU be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises. or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 100 p m. on January 4. 2001 Said premises are situated m the Township of Thomapple, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 near Lane Estate* Plat 41. according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 6 of Plats. Page 7 A.P.N 06-014-140-002-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 7, 2000 STERLING BANK AND TRUST. FSB Assignee of Mortgagee DAVID J. BENNETT THAV, GROSS. STEINWAY & BENNETT 30150 Telegraph 4444 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Attorneys (248)645-1700 (12/14) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 16. 2000 - Page 13 tings Middle School HONOR ROLL: Eighth Grade High Honors (3.5 to 4.0) — Elizabeth Acker*, Ricky Adkins, Jeffrey Allen, Zachary Allen, Scott Allerding, Kayla Arnie. Timothy Aspinail*. Mariah Bachert, Erin Bare, Alexander Barry, Jacquelyn Bcduhn*, Stephanie Buskirk, Jaymee Campbell, Derek Caldwell, Jesse Cappon*, Ashley Chase. Nicole Cichanski, Tori Clark, Andrew Conklin*, John Coolidge*, Allison Cooney*, Teresa Constantine, Brian Cottrell. Ben­ jamin Davis*, Kathleen Davis, Kevin Davis, Megan Davis, Cody DePew*, Jerryd Eaton, Aaron Endsley, Catherine Fish*, Jaimeson Fisher*. Jared Ford, Nathaniel Frame*. Sarah Frantz*, Keri French, Timothy Frey*. Eric Frith*, Tyler, Fulmer*, Lindsay Gentry. Ashley Gielarowski*, Bethany Giescler*, Chad Girrbach, Alexandra Greenfield, Andrew Griggs, John Henning*. Chad Henry, Danielle Hodges*, Dan Hoffman*, Stephen Hollister, Dustin HorningWilliams, Kelsey Howell, Jason Hud­ son*. Amanda Hurless*. Ashley Ingle*, Katrina Jacobs*, Brandon Johnson. Chase Johnson. Jena Johnson*, Christo­ pher Katjc*. Brent Kelley, Andrew Kelly*, John Kinney*, Curtis Krallman*, Jacquelin Krouse. Kaysic Lancaster, Alexander Larson*, Anna Lawrence*, Kathryn Lawrence*, David Lewis, Stephanie London*, Ashley Lowe*, Am­ ber Main*, Joshua Maurer*, William McKnight, Alyssa Menncll*. Andrew Mepham*, Thomas Miller, Michael Newsted*. Hailey Norton, Amber Peck, Christy Pohja, Shannon Poll*, Roy Pritchard*, Kristin Pufpaff*, Savannah Ramsey, Evelyn Rappaport, Katie Ray*, Taylor Raymond, Evelyn Roscoe*. Kathlyn Rounds*, Brandon Schwartz*, Katie Slocum, Bridgettc Stahlhood*, Jennifer Stout*, Paula Taylor*, Graham Tuinstra*, Stacy Tyrrell*, Courtney Waklcy*. Brent Wallace*, Paul Wanland, Joshua Wescott* and Steven Wilson. Honors (3.10 to 3.49) — Courtney Barnard, Wyatt Benton, Tia Blood, Ross Coon, Robert D'Agostino, Kevin Dickin­ son, Ashley Downing, Tyler Eaton, Christopher Edwards, Kenneth Fenstemaker, Michael Garrett, Michael Gunderson, April Hess, Joshua Johnson, Amanda Keeler, Jordan Kimble, Jamie Lee Lancaster. Kevin Martisius, Nicole Noviskey, Dannielk Prough, Jessica Purdum, Camilia Ray, Courtnie Robin­ son, Amanda Sekrccki, Luke Selby, Steven Snyder, Christy •Storm,* Andrew: Vincent, Heidi Wear and Kristin Williams. Honorable Mention (3.00 to 3.10) — Lerin Avery, Caitlin Branch, Maranda Craven, Charles Danks, Jacob Elliott, Megan Flicarman, Aaron Fortier, Tiffany Hause, Newell Heath, Heath Helmer, Alexander Kendall, Daniel Koutz, Eliza­ beth Kruko, Kyle Lustey, Jeremy Miller, Jenna Radant, Charity Schantz, Timothy Stccby, Ashley Tietz, Nicole Vandermccr-Quada, Sarah Walker, Robert Westfall and Melissa Wymer. Seventh Grade High Honors (3.5 to 4.0) — Kaylyn Armstrong*, Brandon Aspinail*, Lauren Azvcdo*, Alexis Baker*. Ashley LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Detaurt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ned C. Vandenoest. an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis f/k/a Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated May 10.1996. and recorded on May 21. 1996 in Liber 661. on Page 25. Barry County Records. Michigan. on which mortgage there is clamed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of FORTY NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUN DRED TWENTY-TWO AND 27/100 dollars ($49.822 27), including interest at 8 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in sad mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sad mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on November 30. 2000 Sad premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land ni the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, described as. beginning at a point which is 1266 56 feet East of and 515 89 feet North of the Southwest corner of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, running ’hence North 14 degrees 25 minutes East, for 88 feet, thence South 51 degrees 26 minutes East for 177 feet to an intersection with the normal shore line of Pine Lake, thence Southwesterly along sad shore Ime for 48 feet, thence North 66 degrees 16 minutes West for 146 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October 19. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593 1305 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 Fie *991011257 Panthers (11/16) Blankenship, Steven Bolo, Regina Bouchard*. Danielle Brower, Allison Bryans*, Marion Christensen, Kayla Clark, Scott Coleman*. Nicole Cordray, Brittany Cotant*, Brandcn Curtis, Kali Dakin*. Meagan DePew*, Daniel Dimond*. Shannon Dudley, Kayla Ellsworth*, Zachary Fay*, David Gal­ lagher, Farren Gibson*. Jerica Green­ field, Emily Haney*. Leah Harris*. Deanna Hill, Nathaniel Hodges. Amber Hoffman*. Nicole Jager, Jennifer John­ ston*, Jodi Jolley, Laurie Karrar*, Ashtin King*, Devin Kuchar, Samuel Larson*, Eric Laurie*, Jennifer Madsen, Renee Marr*, Amber McClelland*, Jessica McLaughlin. Alex McMillan*, Michael McPhillips Jr., Amanda McQuern*, Bradley Mead*. Nicole Meredith*, S.A. Miller, Jessica Mikolajczyk*, Joshua Newell*, Jessica Tiewton, Ashley Mor­ gan, Leah Overmire, Chelsie Passmore*. David Peterson, Brooklyn Pierce*, Kyle Quada, Jeffrey Quick*, Hillary Ranguette*, Shawnda Robinson, Jason Roc, Jessica Roper*, Lindsey Selby. Elizabeth Shafer*, Adam Sheldon, Cassondra Shepler, Craig Sherwood, Emi’ic Shumway*, Jacquelyn Siska, Shelby Slecvi*. Mallori Spoelstra*, Chelsea Standler*, Nichole Stark, Sophia Stavale, Julia Thomas*, Stephanie Titmus, Kristina Tolgcr*. Katherine Trahan, Monica Treadwell, Marissa Vanwingen, Michelle Welch, Brittany Wescott*, Heather Wilcox*, Lora Winegar and Rene Winegar*. Honors (3.1 to 3.49) — Benjamin Barry, Jeana Bishop, Matthew Cour­ tright, Miranda Endsley, Donald Fal­ coner, Sarah Ford, Eric Gillespie, Kyle Girrbach, Darren Gregory, Austin Hur­ less, Natasha Hurley, Tia Loftus, Jared McKee, Max Myers, Viola Payne, Na­ talie Pennington, Devin Pierson, Krystal Pond, Terry Rose, Rachel Smith, Krystal Wait, Garrett Walker, Rachel Wood and Jessica Vanburen. Honorable Mention (3.00 to 3.09) — Lyndon Angus, Amanda Boyd, Sarah Brasher, Joshua Colella, Felicia DeBoer, Ashley Elzinga, Brock Hammond. Jack­ son Hoke, Tracy Hom, Ashley Jarman, Brooke Koons, Shannon Lux, Beth Lynch. Brian McKeough, Brian Mclaughlin, Jeremy Miller, Stephen Peurach, Daniel Secord, Jessica Slater and Kelly Wison. Sixth Grade Peake, Leanne Pratt, Justine Robbins*. Megan Robinson. Dana Shilling. Lindsay Sours, Erika Swartz, Danielle Vaillencourt, Jcrin Voshcll*. Molly Wallace*. Raymond Westfall*. Kyle White, Scott White, Katlyn Wilson and Davcn Winans. Honors (3.10 to 3.49) — Michael Bckkcr, Emily Benningfield. Margaret Bcuhl, Hannah Buckles. Steven Case. Rachel Czajkowski, Ceaira Davis, William Davis, McKenzie Densmore. Ashley DeVries, Andrew Dobbins, Tasha Dull, Mcrissa Greenfield, Ashley Ham­ man, Lauren Hartman. Bradley Horton. Rachael Iler, Kristina Kaufman, Bradan King. Lacy Lancaster, Craig Lord, Alex Lowe, Michael McGandy, Nikole Meade, Derek Miller, Amanda Mueller, Daniel'.c Oakland. Ashley Peck, Brandon Roberts, Adam Rohm, Danielle Schwartz, Bryan Skedgell, Paige Stiver. Dakota Storey, Brittney Sutherland. Amanda Thomas, Tara Totte.i, Jordan Tyrrell, Timothy Varner and Erika Ward. Honorable Mention (3.00 to 3.09) — Kevin Barcroft, Aaron Barros, Jennifer Bishop, Ashley Boomer, Gerald Brown, Jessica Burch, Benjamin Christie, Cory Gardner, Dan Gillett, Nathan Meek, Thomas Peck II, Jordan Prucha, Sierra Rathbum, Kayla Romanak, Kara Snider, Kaylie Thomas, Anthony Tuthill and Jamie Wait. Former local woman earns Ken Kensington elected to board for state chamber Kenneth Kensington. CEO and founder of Viatec. a privately-held company is locat­ ed in Hastings, was recently re-elected to the board of directors of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. As a Michigan Chamber board member. Kensington will be involved in establishing policy on major economic, legislative, political and social issues that affect Michi­ gan’s business and economic climate. Kens­ ington was re-elected for a two-year term. Kensington is a member of several pro­ fessional organizations, has served on com­ pany boards, is a graduate of the Harvard University Business Schoo! Executive OPM program, and is a member of Legatis. The Michigan Chamber of Commerce represents approximately 7,000 businesses, local chambers of commode, trade and pro­ fessional associations. With members of every size and type in all 83 Michigan counties, the Michigan Chamber represents a broad cross-section of the state’s econo­ my. Ken Kensington LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Jennifer M. Knauss. a married woman. Ronald L Bagley Sr., a married man and Eileen J. Bagley, his wife (original mortgagors) to Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis, Mortgagee, dated July 2. 1998. and recorded on July 28. 1998 in Document *1015693. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by satd mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, Assignee by an assignment dated August 3, 1998, which was recorded on November 9, 1998, in Document *1020484, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT AND 42/100 dollars ($73278 42). mdudug inter­ est at 7.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in and said mortgage and the s»ate in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on November 30. 2000 Said premises are situated m CITY OF DEL­ TON. Barry County, Michigan, and are described Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Raymond C Eldred a single man (original mortgayms) to Capstone Mortgage Corp. Mortgagee, dated September 28. 1998. and recorded on October 2.1998 in Liber Document No. 1018846. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company of California N.A.. as Custodton or Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated October 2,1998, which was recorded on July 22. 1999. in Liber Document No. 1032841, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT AND 02/100 dottars ($48,488.02), including merest at 12.950% per annum. Adjustable rate mortgage. Interest rate may change 10/1 and 4/1 of each year Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on December 21. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF master’s degree William Blood, Sheiia Carpenter, Taylor Casarez, Alyssa Case, Hannah Case, Ashley Chewning, Amanda Clark, Sheena Clemens, David Cole, Zachary Connor, Jason Cook, Jonathan Curtiss. Kayleigh Delcotto*. Matthew Donnini, Carrie Eagle, Tiffany Edwards, Jesse Ellwood, Erin Fluke, Jonathan Garrett, Gregg Hasman*, Scott Homrich, Lacie Hughes, Amy Ingle, Lindsay Kam, Amy Kidder, Alexander Kimble, Shandi Kosbar, Jacob Lumbert, Kalec Lydy, Stephanie Maurer, Katee McCarthy, Sean McConnon, Kelccy McKinnon-Ed­ wards, Jacqualynn Northrop*, Justine Cheryl L. (Barton) Kane has been award­ ed a master of business administration degree from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. A principle in Barton and Kane Consoli­ dated, she will continue to offer her services in management consulting, executive coaching, employee training and as a pro­ fessional speaker. She is the daughter of Joan K. (Allerd­ ing) Boehmcr, Bellevue and the stepdaugh­ ter of Walter D. Neff of Nashville. She lives in Concord, N.C., with her husband Martin, both formerly of the Hastings and Nashville area. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October 19. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593-1304 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200022977 Stallions (11/16) Two nights. 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Member FDIC thence South 319 15 teet. thence West 5621 twt for begnnmg. thence South 285 feet, thence West 1920 feet, thence Nonh 285 feet, thence East 1920 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shal be 12 morth(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: November 9. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1301 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fde *200023833 Cougars (12/7) �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 16. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES Hastings High School announces honor roll (First marking period, ending Oct. 27) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Zonrg Commission will conduct a pub Ic hearing on Monday, December 11. 2000 at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Courts and Law Budding at 220 W Court St, Hastings. Michigan The following Sections of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, will be considered for amendment SKtfan 11 • Pifiniitopi ADD136. Access Lol - A type of waterfront lot pro­ viding for private or common (semi-pnvate) access to a waterway for one or more access tot beneficiaries 137. Access Lot Beneficiary - The owner/occu­ pant of a waterfront lot and any other person with a right of access to a waterway and/or use of a waterway through a waterfront lol. in whole or m part by fee ownership, lease, license, gift business invitation, or any writ­ ten form of conveyance, dedication, permis­ sion. or access-use rights Members of the same family as defined by this ordinance shaU be collectively considered as one access lot beneficiary ARTICLE IV Rewrite to Road Saction 4JB - LoU Hntoo WM»r Frontrn In aH cases where a lot has water frontage and is therefore an access led: A) Access lots shall have continuous waterway frontage that a not less than the minenum lot width requirement for the zoning district within which the lot is located Waterway frontage shall be measured by a straight line, which connects each sideline of the lot at a pant where the sidelines intersect the high water line. B) No waterfront lot m any zoning district shall be used as an access lot unless fl complies with all of the following regulations and conditions: 1) An access lot providing waterway access to more than one access lot beneficiary shall have a minimum lot depth of at least 100 feet and a minimum lot width and waterway frontage of 150 feet or larger if the zoning district requires a wider lot width and an additional lol width and waterway frontage for each additional access tot beneficiary above twv. m number Areas consisting of swamp, bog. marsh, or other type of wet­ land. as commonly defined, shall not be counted towards the minimum waterway frontage required herein, except to the extent of the minimum required buffer strips 2) An access tot serving more than two access lot beneficiaries shall include a buffer strip of 20 feet on each side of the access lot paral­ lel with each side lot Ime extending the entire depth of the access lot. a) No use or structure of any kind other than fencmg shall be allowed in the buffer strip. 3) An access lot shall be permitted no more than one dock for each 75 feet of waterway • -frontage No portion of any dock shall be located within 10 feet of the nearest proper­ ty line as projected mto the waterway 4) Site plan review shall be required fa all access lots serving more than two access lot beneficiaries a) A minimum of one off-street parking space shall be required fa each access lot beneficiary of the access lot C) In all cases where a lot has water frontage the front tot Ime shall be the boundary Ime of the lot immediately opposite to the street right of way with the narrowest frontage, and the rear lot Ime shall be adjacent to the street right of way with the narrowest frontage. In no case, except as specified m the NR and CR zoning dist 'cts. no structure or fence shall be allowed to be constructed m the setback area that would restrict the view of the occupants of the dwellings on the adjacent properties Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either ver bally a in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below a faxed to 616-946-4820 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available fa public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W State St.. Hastings. Michigan 49058. between the hours of 8 a m to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m) Monday thru Friday Please call the Barry County Plannmg Office at 948 4830 fa further mfamation The County of Barry wdl provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers fa Fie hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disables at the meeting'hearmg upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary axis a services should contact the County of Barry by writing a call the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948-4891 Debbie S Smith. Barry County Clerk (11/16 & 12/27) Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEM PTING TO COLLE CT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey Dcnald Hause and Dons Z Hause as husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Concord Funding Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 24. 1997. and recorded on October 6. 1997 in Document No. 1002481. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to The Bank of New York. As Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as November 1. 1999 among Credit Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC. Financial Asset Securities Cap . Litton Loan Servicing LP and tne Bank of New York. C-Bass Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Senes 1999-CB5 without recourse, Assignee by an assignment dated August 23. 1999, which was recorded or October 17. 2000. Document No 1050842, Ban; County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR AND 85/100 dollars ($141224 85). including interest at 10 750% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 4/1 and 10/1 of each year. Under the power of sale contained r said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wdl be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1.00 p.m., on December 14, 2000 Said premises are situated in QTY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The land referred to in this Commitment, situ­ ated in the County of Barry, City of Hastings. State of Michigan, is described as follows Lot 5 ol supervisor Glasgow s Addition to ttie city, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of plats, page 3. Also that pari of Lot 7 of said Supennsa Glasgow's Addition to ttie City, famerfy Village of Hastings, described as com­ mencing on Hanover Street at the Northwest cor­ ner ol Lot 7 of said plat, thence East 121.8 feet, thence North 31 feet fa the place of beginning, thence North 30 feet to the South Ime ol Lot 5 ol plat, thence East along the South line of Lot 5 of said plat 82.5 feet, thence South 30 feet, thence West 82.5 feet to the place of beginning Also the East 132 feet of Lot 7 of said Supervisor Glasgow s Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, except commencing at the Southeast comer of Lot 7 of said plat, thence West 107 feet to fhe place of beginning, thence West 25 feet, thence North 103 7 feet, thence East 25 feet, thence South 103.7 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, n which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated. November 2.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1303 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200015815 Ravens (11/30) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L Hamilton Jr., an unmarried man (aigmal mort­ gagors) to AAA Mortgage and Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 24. 1996. and recaded on July 29. 1996 r Liber 667, on Page 827, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Rome Loans. Inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated July 24. 1996, which was recaded on December 30.1996. in Liber 681. on Page 939, Barry County Recads, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND 14/100 dollars ($63. 256.14), including interest at 9.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foredosd by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, a some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on December 14. 2000 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 4 Rods of the North 1/2 of Lot 5, Block 1 of the Village of Woodland, according to the recaded Plat thereof, in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 21 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn accadance with 1948CL 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated November 2. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attaneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Btngham Farms. Ml 48025 File *97053412 Mustangs (11/30) More Righ www.farmburaaulnauranca-ml.com Look what you can do on our web site' • Request pokey changes • Initiate a toss report • Check clam status • Subscnbe to free e^mrsMters Larrj- Neil, CLU, CHFC Hawn;k Ml 4905* Phone: 945-3443 Seniors High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Regina Argo, Joann Bailey. Nicole Baird. *Sarah Barry. ’Sunny Basler. ’Derek Brookmeyer, ’Dorothy Clemens. ’Brandi Colvin. Brandon Dahn. ’Jill Dimond. •Heather Drumm. ’Steven Flohr. Matt Gergen. Elizabeth Gibbons. Lindsay Hemerling. Lindsey Hill. Melissa Hodges. Amanda Hoke. Roselee Hostetler, Jamie Howell. Jonathan Katje, ’Aaron Keller, Kailey Lyons. Daniel McKinney. Danielle Medeiros, Elizabeth Meek. ’Adam Miller, Matthew Norris. Katie Noteboom, Samantha Oakland, Lucas Overmire, ’Rhonda Pennepacker, ’Jessica Roll, Arie Roobol, ’Margaret Schirmer, Karey Schlachter, Matthew Schnackenberg, ’Heidi Schroeder. Kristie Snell. ’Kristi Spurgeon, Danielle Swift. Kelsey Viher. ’Natasha Ward, Katherine Welton. ’Kristen Wildem. •Taylor Wisner and Miranda Workman. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Elijah Agee, Andrew Benningfield, Joshua Boulter. Will Bouwer, Shannon Bunge, Larissa Carr, Rodney Cook, Rick Cullers, Joshua Desvoigncs, David Dunkelbcrger, Rex Foreman. Amanda Hause, Jeri Hender­ shot, Amy Hermenitt. Jennifer Heuss, Shawn Hill, Leland Jennings. Kim Karmes, Lindsey Lambert, Genia Lear. Marta Lluch, Mark Lockwood, Jason Olmstead. Travis Robinson. Jamie Scheidel, Luke Storm, Joshua Trumble. Starlight Tyrrell. Jacob Vanderhoff, Thomas Varney, Nichole Warner and Kelli ZerUL Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Re­ becca Arias. Michael Burkey. Sarah Chamberlain. Kala Friddle. Jason Gog­ gins. Brienne Hallifax. Aaron Hartman. Paul Henney. Rachel Mackenzie. Kylee O'Heran. Laci Owen, Garry Pettit, Candi Stow, Michael Swainston. Angela Swiatek. Frederick Thomas and David Wright. Juniors High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Robert Baker, Darrell Barnum. Kyle Bellgraph, ’Carrie Bolthouse. ’Rebecca Brisboe, Stephanie Buck, Damon Burd, ’Joshua Clevenger, Drew Coleman. Jennifer Cottrell, Stephanie Courtright. ’Nicole Doozan, Angela Eggers. Chelsea Evans. Kelli Flohr. Kristi Guidet, Tonya Hammelt, •Jostfri Hutchins, Jana Jackson. Ashley Keeler, Jonathan Kendall, Heather Krebs, Kate Martisius, Keli Misak. Eliz­ abeth Nida. Michael Nitz, Bret Nugent. Lindsay Ovcrmire. Mark Peake, Cory Pettengill. Douglas Poll. Nathan Pufpaff, Christopher Remley, Jeremy Shilling, Emily Smith, Kristen Straube, ’Tyler Tossava, Eric VanderVcen, Sara Wank and Eiin Woodley. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Angelia As­ pinail. Amanda Bechler. Michael Case. Mackenzie Chaffee, Ashley Deline. Laura Dickinson. Christopher Donalds. Jacob Friddle. Carl Furrow. Noemi Garza, Thomas Gieseler, Amy Granner, Bradley Haight. Kyle Hess, Melissa Hutchings. Jennifer Jenkins. Travis John­ son. Joseph Keller. Eric Kirchmcier, An­ thony LaJoye, Benjamin Lehman. Victo­ ria Mahmat, Lynn McCallum. Jennifer Miller, Courtney Morrison, Rachel New­ ton, Tabatha Nichols. J?j>on O'Hcran, Jeremy Pond. Alexis Powell, Michael Rench, Jessica Roush. Heidi Schroll. Shayna Sclleck, Lindsey Service. Joseph Shaeffer, Jessica Shellenbarger. Saman­ tha Smith, Amy Steele, Jessica Storm. Josef Swinkunas. Travis Traistcr. Lucas Warren. Brenda Westfall. Ryan Wincbrenner, Daniel Worth and Amanda Za­ lewski. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Amy Abbott, Julianna Benedict, Michael Clemens. Brad Currier. Macic Eldred. Kara Hill. Jeffrey Jolley, Molly Kruko, John LaFratc, Ann Parker. Jennifer Schwartz, Jennette Sherman, Amanda Smith and Eric Vandermolen. Sophomores High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Jeffrey Baker. Molly Benningfield, June Bishop, Dustin Bouwman. Lucas Brehm, ’Jenna Bryans, Casey Cady. Brent Chappclow. ’Eliza Cheeseman. Jessica Cheeseman. Amanda Clinton, Mindy Colvin. Thomas DeWitt. Laura Dipert, Angela Dipp, Brit­ tney Dobbins, Brian Donnini, ’Emily Dreyer. ’Krystle Dunn. Amy Easey, Jef­ fery Eddy. Erin Fish, Joel Gibbons, Matthew Gibbons, Emily Heath, Katie Hesterly, Tiffany Howell, Teha Huss. Natasha Jones, Amber Karrar, Craig Lau­ rie, Joshua Milleson, Rebekah Nichol­ son, Jessica Osborn. Jennifer Peake, Jes­ sica Ranguette, Christopher Rounds. Joshua Sanders. Eli Schmidt, Steven Sekiecki. ’Jennifer Shaw, Kerianne Sherwood. Teresa Smith, ’Nicole Swartz. ’Alicia Totten, Miles Warren and ’Andrew Worth. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Molly Alderson, Abbie Allerding. Heath Augustine. Megan Avery, Alicia Bedford. Stacey Buck. Ashley Bunge. Megan Butler, Donald Converse. Trevcr Davis. Jason Dipp. Anthony Eisner. Megan Falconer. Courtney Fortier. Megan Frazier. Beau Furrow. Heather Helmer. Jacob Heuss. Emily Hoke, Brian Hurless, Wendi Iler, Lyndsi Kenyon, Derek Krallman. Samuel Krouse. Rosalinda Luna, Brandon Mar­ lette, Cassandra Meade, Bryan Myers, Joanie Myers. Arica Newton. Courtney Oakland. Heather Ogden, Shawn Olm­ stead, Olivia Par. Colette Purucker. An­ thony Rambin, Jessica Rose, Kathryn Safie, Nathan Selby. Brooke Sheldon, Colleen Shellenbarger, Amber Smith, Aaron Stout. Keith Stoudt. Brian VanAman, Rick Volosky. Ashley Wanland, Kristina Welton, Brianna Wescott. Cody White Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Tamera Alexander. Brian Baird, Sab­ rina Buck, Brian DeVries. Michelle Miller, Heather Robinson, Jeramey Shoebridge, Jill Slocum, Jessica Smith. Keri Terpening, Amber Thomas, Do­ minic Tormen and Nicole Volstromer Freshmen High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Kristen Beckwith. Amanda Becktel, ’Drew Bowman, Heather Carroll. ’Adam Case, Sara Clark, ’Sarah Clevenger. Julie Cole, Margo Cooklin, Erin Dahn. Car­ men Desvoignes. Bryan Doozan. Danielle Drumm, Ryan Ferguson. Mark Fcrrall, ’Ashley Gibson. Thomas Gir­ rbach. ’Randy Haire. ’Ryan Hartman. Heather Heinrich, Erin Hemerling. Daniel Hodges. ’Matthew Hoffman. Hi­ lary Hutchins, ’Jill Jolley. Collin Kaiser. Scott Larsen, Matthew Lipstraw. •Jeremy Lockwood. Megan McGandy, ’Stephanie McNally. Britteny Mitchell. Brian Olmstead, Kriste Pratt, Jennifer Quada, Nicole Shaw, Jami Shilling, ’Samantha Sleevi, Carrie Stow, Alice Honors (3.10-3.49) — Emily Allen. Ashley Belson, Joshua Bemheisel, An­ drew Bolthouse, Jonathan Britten, Ash­ ley Bunge, Nicole Campbell, Caleb Case, Terrence Cheeseman. Jonathan Daugherty, Amber Davis, Tiffiny Easey, Chad Ferguson. Whitney Garrison. Jen­ nifer Gebert, Nicholas Gielarowski. Ja­ son Griffin, Jonathan Henning, Chad Hess, Jonathan Hollister, Katie Hotchkiss, Erica Hubka. Bradley Kidder. Amanda Main. Denis Martindale. Laurann Menke. Ashley Miller. Chasity Neil. Angela Norris. Lucas Olmstead, Justin Pratt. Kaila Qualls. Andrew Richardson, Ashlee Rizor, Eric Schiedel, Vincent Stavale, Christopher Taylor and Nicholas Thompson. Freshmen n Honorable Mention (3.00­ 3.09) — Frances Adkins, Heidi Arnett, Matthew Aspinail, Eric Byington, Shira Cook, Jordan Danks, Matthew DeBoer. Lyndsay Dunn, Jessica Falconer. Mark French, Michelle Haines, Richard Harper. Billy Holtrust. Nickolas O*Heran, Nicole Prough, Justin Roll, Tyler Tuthill, Ashley VanNocker. Patrick Wilde, Keri Wills, Tyler Wisniewski. Leah Wood and Deeanne Wright. Alternative Education High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Santana Gon­ zalez. ’Brandie Hammond, Joshua Lewis, NicoleMiller, Terry Tumblom and Feather Weedall. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Joshua Hall. Jes­ sica Sanders, James Sivils and Michelle Sutton. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Daniel Hom. • Indicates 4.0 grade point average. Trout, Rachel Wolfe and Robert Wood­ worth. DELTON...continued from page 10 Delton's Lisa Wilcockson broke the ice with a basket to make it 22-6, but the Wildcats continued to push and went up 27-6 with 4:09 to play on a Lisa Burgess three-ball. Wayland's lead was 21 points at half, but Kristen Matteson sank a jumper with 10 seconds to play to give the Lady Panthers a positive as they proceeded to the lockcrroom. Defensively, Wayland did not give Delton too many open looks and kept the healed pressure on for four quartets. That trend continued during the third quarter. A third chance score by Jodie Ingle at 5:52 and a Sue Heavner hoop inside, off a dish from Merchant, made it 39-12 at the 4:45 mark. Kurtni Matteson soon after connected on an outside jumper for the home team, but Merchant responded with an 18-foot triple at 2:42, putting the 'Cats ahead 47­ 14. Wilcockson scored at the buzzer the end the third quarter, but Wayland still was well on its way, 51-16. From the Wayland bench there were constant reminders to "follow your shot" and the team responded to the call. Still, Delton continued to preserver. In the final eight minutes. Lady Panther highlights included two three-pointer by Kortni Matteson, a Megan Gillfillan long-range bomb and an sneaky inside move by Kortni Matteson that also resulted in a Delton hoop. It was work that made Sullivan a pleased mentor. "We played hard; they're (the Delton players) to be commended for that," Sullivan said. "They've improved immensely." With the freshman team going 11-9 this past season, Sullivan says that there is "hope on the horizon" for the Lady Panther basketball program. Megan Gillfillan (24) launches a long range jump shot during the Lady Panthers' district game on Monday. (Photo by Percy Hardin) WAYLAND 66, DELTON 33 Wayland 10 23 18 15=66 Delton 4 8 4 17=33 Wayland: Renee Dumond 0 2-2 2. Heather Longstreet 1 0-0 2, Trista Miklusicak 0 1-2 1, Lisa Burgess 2 (1) 0­ 0 5. Jessica VanderKam 1 1-3 3, Nikki DeMann 1 2-4 4. Tara Doyle 2 0-0 4, Nikki Brower 1 0-0 2, Jessie Merchant 6 (3) 0-0 15. Jodi Ingle 3 0-0 6. Michelle Olmstead 3 1-2 7, Michelle Chachulski 2 0-0 4. Carrie Rottier 0 2-2 2, Sue Heavner 3 3-4 9. Totnb: FG 25 (4). FT 12-19=66 Delton: Kate Kwasny 1 3-3 5, Lisa Wilcockson 1 2-3 4. Jackie Prough 0 1-2 1, Megan Gillfillan 1 0-0 2, Meghan Osgood 0 2-4 2. Lindsey Brinkert 1 0-0 2. Kortni Matteson 5 (2) 0-0 12. Kristen Matteson 2 1-2 5. Totals: FG 11 (2). FT 9-14=33. DISTRICT...continued from page 11 Noteboom also was commended for her solid defense. The 5-7 senior held her friend Sara Williams scoreless. Williams previously played at Hastings before transferring to Middleville two years ago. "She (Noteboom) played a strong game," Laubaugh said. That's two games in a row that she has held her (Williams) to zero. Both are really good friends. Every game, she steps on the floor, she's guarding the other team's best player.** Noteboom's talents also have been noticed by the other teams in the O-K White Conference as she was recently named to the league's first team. Laubaugh also praised the work of Eggers and 5-8 sophomore guard Laura Dipert. "I was puliing my hair cut when she took that three, but Angie (Eggers) played real strong... she's our MVP." Laubaugh said. "Dipert was confident. She kept our offense going... she kept them focusai." Uyl was impressed with the efforts of 5-8 junior Ashley Carter and 5-7 junior Andrea Bouma. The game's final outcome was a result of Hastings* 12-0 start. Uyl said the "shots were there" early but attributed the slow start to "first quarter jitters" with her team possibly "being a bit nervous." The two teams played during the regular season on Sept. 7 and Hastings came away with a 48-30 triumph. HASTINGS 36. MIDDLEVILLE 22 Hastings 12 11 6 7=36 Middleville 2 7 7 6=22 Hastings: Liz Nida 2 0-1 4. Laura Dipert 2 2-3 6, Molly Alderson 2 0-0 4, Katie Noteboom 4 0-2 8. Angie Eggers 4 (1)2-2 11, Kate Martisius 1 1-2 3. Totals: FG 15 (1) FT 5-10=36 Middleville: Megan Dutcher 1 0-0 2, Andrea Bouma 2 2-3 5, Erin Robertson 5 1-2 11, Erin Palmer 0 3-10 3. Totals: FG 8, FT 6-15=22. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 16. 2000 - Page 15 Hastings Township board says good-bye to Dick Thomas by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Hastings Township Board said a sad good-bye Tuesday to 75-year-old Richard Thomas, who is retiring after serving 23 years as township supervisor. "Let it be known that Dick Thomas has made a significant contribution to the health, safety, welfare and well-being of every resident of Hastings Charter Town­ ship, past, present and future, and that he will be greatly missed by this township board," a resolution passed Tuesday in honor of Thomas declares. According to the resolution, "Richard Thomas began his service to Hastings Township in 1971 when he was nominated to the Board of Review. On June 13, 1977, he was appointed to the office of supervisor and was elected and re-elected six times. He became a certified assessor and began assessing township properties when the SEV (state equalized value) was only $l 1,500,000. Twenty-three years later it is $61,600,000. "He made the enthusiastic transition to computers and computerized assessing in 1989 at the age of 64. He was instrumental in the formation of the BIRCH Rural Fire Association and the Central Barry County Sewer and Water Authority; he served with distinction on the Barry County Solid Waste Committee, the Barry County Chapter of the Michigan Townships Association, the BIRCH board of directors, the Township Planning and Zoning Committee, and every other board, committee and delegation that requested his participation. He maintained and improved the infrastructure of the township. The roads, bridges and cemetery have all benefited from his guidance. The former township hall was moved to Charlton Park and a new township hall was built in 1988. “Dick has treated every employee, board member, taxpayer and voter with equal consideration, fairness, kindness and respect. In 23 years he’s seen many, many changes occur and he's handled them with grace and dignity. "Dick Thomas has taught a few politi­ cians to be public servants and he's shown some Republicans how to be more Democratic. We're all better township of­ ficials because of him." While Tuesday was the last time Thomas will preside over a township board meeting, his last day is actually Nov. 20, the official date on which newly elected township officials take over. yraking the helm from Thomas is Hastmgs businessman Jim Brown, who won Thomas' old scat in the Nov. 7 election. Brown was sworn in at Tuesday's meeting by Township Clerk Bonnie Crut­ tenden, who said Tuesday afternoon that there is definitely a difference in styles between Thomas and Brown. While Thomas is "everybody's father figure." Cruttenden said. Brown is "business-ori­ ented" and full of ideas on what he would like to see the township accomplish. "He's a very creative fellow." Cruttenden said, and in the future, when the township continues to wrestle over issues of growth, development, and the creation of infrastructure to accommodate that growth, "we’ll need a creative fellow." Brown owns land in the township, has attended many township board meetings, and is well versed with many of the issues facing the township, Cruttenden said. The board he will work with is very di­ verse in their attitudes and opinions, Thomas said, something that Thomas found helpful as the board worked toward finding consensus in their decision-making. "You always knew where they stood.” "Fve alwavs had a good board," he said. "I think we've done a good job over the past 20 years or so. I’m going to leave office feeling really great." Cruttenden said Thomas is "very easy­ going. He lets everyone say their piece and gel their views out there. Then we all make a decision. Generally our votes are unanimous." Thomas, who is considered an "institu­ tion" in the township and county, "cares about everyone and their families," Crut­ tenden said. "He cares about their prob­ lems. both at work and at home. He's just very kind and considerate. " Thomas accepts a framed resolution from the board stating that he 'will be greatly missed.' People "have come to rely on him," she said. Thomas has lived in the area all his life. Born in Hastings in 1925, he attended Hastings High School, went into the service in 1944, served in the army artillery until 1946, and then came home to Barry County, where he got a job at Consumers Power Co. He got married in 1946 to a newcomer to Hastings High School named Audrey. He worked for 11 years for Consumers, serving as a union steward nine of those years. He and Audrey had two daughters and a son, who produced three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Thomas eventually bought a dairy farm, which he operated until 1978. When he relumed from the service, Thomas became involved in various community activities. He was chairman of the school board of a four-room school on Coats Grove Road, was chairman of the Barry/Eaton Milk Producers' Association for several years, and was a member of the Barry County Farm Bureau. He and Audrey ran a 4-H club for several years. Juanita Slocum, a member of the Hast­ ings Township Board at the time, ap­ proached him about becoming a member of the township's Board of Review, he said. He'd known Slocum in school. When the township supervisor resigned because of ill health, Thomas was asked to serve in his place. Thomas ran unopposed in six subsequent elections. During his tenure as supefv^sor, he served as chairman of the Barry'County Supervisors Association, was the local MTA chairman, and served on the South Central Michigan Planning Council (as well as serving in other capacities mentioned in the board resolution.) When he first look over as supervisor and assessor, he said, a study had already been completed on creating a card file to keep assessing information. Thomas was able to implement the card file system his first year as a supervisor. At that time, be said, al! assessing records were kept by hand and he had to add up all the figures himself, with the help of Audrey. In 1980 the township moved to an automated record keeping system for assessment records. Thomas also helped the county equalization department set up maps that keep track of every property in the county, making it easier to locate individual parcels and know their sizes and other information. Thomas also worked on the county planning and zoning committee. Thomas and several others were in­ strumental in creating the Baltimore/Irving/Rutland/Carlton/Hastings (BIRCH) rural fire association, which provided a means for the townships to fund badly needed fire equipment. "At that time price of computers was also different back then, he said — the first three computers purchased by the township cost $3,500 apiece. Just recently, the township bought a new computer for the assessor, Thomas said, and only paid $1,100. Over the years. Thomas said, many tough issues have faced the township. When the Hastings School District wanted to build a new elementary in the township right around the comer from the township hall, many township residents objected, fearing that property values would decrease. Driver BIG AHO LEAVE THE REST TO US Caledonia Bands A r i $1,000 Sign-on Bonus for E*p. Company Drivort Teams Start up to 46* 4 Saturday, November 18 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Btnoflts, ww'v, got ALL th, b»//s A whisl/fs Owner Operators Solos 83c Teams 88c No CDl 1-800-842-0853 Experienced Drivers 1-800-441-4394 Owner Operators 1-877-848-6615 Caledonia Middle School 9230 Kraft Ave.. SE Caledonia. Ml 49316 Lunch Available Over 100 Craft Booths! J P ■ tl Dick Thomas cuts a goodbye cake at Tuesday's meeting. At right is Township Clerk Bonnie Cruttenden. Jim Brown Is sworn in as new Hastings Township Supervisor. And while Thomas* politics have pitted his party against the majority of residents in the county — he is a Democrat who has helped other Democrats with their political. A dispute also erupted with the City of Hastings over a water agreement that would have meant eventual annexation of a portion of the township. "We weren't ready for that," Thomas said, and an alternate arrangement had to be worked out. The problem of getting sewer and waler to township residents has also led to pitched battles with the city, and eventually led the township to joining with other townships facing the same problem in forming the Central Barry County Sewer and Waler Authority. "We've had a lol of controversies,” Thomas said. He recalled a request by some township residents for a noise ordinance, but the ordinance would have required some way to substantiate the level of noise occurring, Thomas said, "so that never went very far." Admittedly, Thomas played peacemaker a number of times with and between irate township residents, he said. "I’ve always tried to go out and handle calls as they come in and get to them as quickly as possible and try to get them ironed out before they got larger," he said. "I think that's kept us out of a lot of disputes.'* "That's what a supervisor's job is, really — handling people and handling them in a good way. People can come in here and have an opposing idea to what I've got. but I'll listen to them, and also tell them how I feel about it." "People will come in here madder than all get out. Bonnie will say *1 don't know how he does it, but he gets them in there and they walk out smiling.*" "I’ve just tried to be fair with every­ body." he said. we didn't have money for fire trucks," Thomas recalled. Old milk trucks refitted with fire chassis were being used, be said. The new fire association was formed in 1979, and presently, through annual voted millage, provides the funding and equipment needed for fire protection in all five townships. The association contracts with the city of Hastings for fire services, Thomas said, but most of the equipment the city uses is owned by BIRCH. During his tenure Thomas also oversaw the building and improvement of township roads. Shortly after he began his supervisor duties River Road was paved from Nashville Road to McKeown Road. Star School Road was recently rebuilt, and many roads in the township have seen improvements made on them during Thomas’ tenure. When Thomas first became supervisor, the township hall was located on the comer of Powell and Center roads, and was considered so inadequate as a facility that board meetings were held in various members* homes. Thomas and the board worked to get the hall moved to Charlton Park and have it upgraded, and that is where the board met until 1988, when the current township hall was built. Thomas and a former township treasurer began discussing the need for a new hall because people didn't like traveling to Charlton Park to attend meetings, Thomas said. One day Thomas was having coffee at Bob's Grill and ran into the county administrator, who told him about a parcel of property for sale on River Road. Thomas had already been searching for a location for the new hall, he said, and the three-acre parcel on River Road "looked good to me." The land cost something in the neighborhood of $3,500, Thomas cost $97,000. No new taxes had to be approved for the building project — the board had the money saved up for the new hall, which made township residents happy, Thomas said. When township officials moved into the I new facility, one of the first things they did 1 was supervise the November 1988 election, he said. One of the toughest changes "for us old guys," Thomas said, was the switch to use of computers to keep township records. Thomas had to "hunt and peck" and teach himself the new. technology., he said. The ^campaigns and worked to raise funds for the Barry County Democratic Party — he has not used his personal political beliefs as part of his agenda as supervisor, he said. "Fve never felt that was part of my job." However, his feeling that "the biggest problem right now" in the township is "the disparity between those who have and those who have not" is definitely the type of sentiment more often expressed by Democrats. Tve always been kind of optimistic," Thomas said. "There's no better county than this one. I think we're missing chances to make it better." 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Have cash will trav­ el. 616-838-5130. WANTED USED DISH network, satellite dish sys­ tems. Cash paid $50 and up. 616-838-5130. \alional \d\ HEALTH it NUTRITION company expanding in your area. Supervisors needed, make $50,000 first year. Step by step training process. 24/hr/day 1-877-538-6194. HOMEWORKERS NEED­ ED: $635 weekly processing mail. Easy! No experience needed. Call 1-800-MO-1570 Ext.5085 24hrs. Mobilt Homf. \ $500 WILL MOVE you in. Open floor plan, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Call us at Delta 1­ 800-968-7376. 1964 MARL-ETTE MOBILE home. Furnished, $4,500 OBO. In trailer park on lake w/good fishing. (616)623­ 3676. ABANDONED REPO- Bank need someone to assume payinents on huge 3 bed­ room home. Will move if necessary. 1-800-672-9604. FREE 12X60 MOBILE HOME: Must be moved. (616)792-2350 hi \h inoriain IN MEMORY OF Grace Campbell who left our family Dec. 26,1999. TIME HAS ITS WAY. Time has its way of chang­ ing things and often makes us wonder what changes tomorrow will bring.... Will we awake from slumber? The plans we make with those we love may change and leave us blue, each day I wake and find 1 miss.... The plans I made with you. Just in the past I traveled North, the changing of the seasons, the artist colors made me sad.... For a very special reason. For fleeting moments you were there and 1 could near you say how beautiful the colors are.... And then you slipped away. Those fleeting moments brought to mind a sadness that is true, that you are gone and can't return.... Grace, darling, I miss you. By Lane Campbell October, 2000 IN MEMORY OF Ivan J. Snyder 6/22/20-11/16/95 1 thought of you with love today but that is nothing new. 1 thought of you yester­ day and the day before that too. 1 think of you in silence and often speak your name. All I have are memories and your picture in a frame. In life I loved you dearly, in death I love you still. For in my heart you hold a place no one can ever fill. Loving and missing you always. Jinnie Call for Classifieds 945 9554 COURT NEWS A 17-ycar-old teen who confessed io taking part in an Aug. 6 crime spree that left 34 victims in the Algonquin Lake area with damaged, missing or destroyed property was granted Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Status Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court. Leon Madden of Hastings said "I'm sorry." as he stood before Judge James Fisher to hear his HYTA sentence, which will allow aim to keep the felony convic­ tion off his record if he is successful on three years probation. He was also ordered to spend six months in the Barry County Jail and to pay restitution yet to be determined. "I can't even begin to fathom what Mr. Madden was thinking," said Chief Assis­ tant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "I know he was drinking." Hastings woman Sandra Gibson who allegedly gave one fix pack of Dock Otis lemon ale. one six pack of Budweiser beer and a fifth of Tequila to a total of six minors that night has pleaded not guilty to six misdemeanor counts of fur­ nishing alcohol to minors. Four of the six minors subsequently were arrested for stealing and destroying the property during the crime spree while intoxicated. Among the victims were the Barry County Road Commission, the Grand Rapids Press and J-Ad Graphics. Madden and another 17-year-old are charged with 12 counts each of breaking and entering with intent to commit a larceny, plus larceny in a motor vehicle and malicious destruction of property. Two juveniles, ages 14 and 13. also have been charged and police said all four suspects have confessed. Victims on Hammond, Woodruff, State and Buehler roads and Ottawa Trail, Norway Drive and Iroquois Trail reported smashed mailboxes and newspaper tubes, thefts from their boats and vehi­ cles and break-ins of their garages. Two cars and some road signs were found spray painted. "I guess I can understand a couple of mailboxes but not going on and on like he did," said Kuzava prior to the sen­ tence being handed down. "A lot of fami­ lies are not only out some money but their time as well to repair what he’s done with his stupid act." Kuzava had asked Fisher to give Mad­ den one day in jail for each victim of the spree. Defense attorney David Gilbert said his client wants to go door to door to apologize. "Well, maybe they don’t want him on their property," said Fisher. "What makes you think they want to sec his face?" Gilbert replied that "I think it has a lot more impact to put a face to the person." "Maybe some will feel that way but if it were me, I wouldn't want to have any­ thing to do with the person, especially if I found out there were 33 other victims on this rampage," Fisher said. Fisher went on to tell Madden that "I'm very disturbed by what I read in this (pre-sentence) report," referring to five pages worth of property "you viciously and stupidly destroyed." He added that Madden has a history of being disrespectful to authority and teachers. "You'd better realize, the history you've established for yourself," said Fisher. "It's terrible." Madden, however, has no prior record. He was ordered to pay $500 in court costs and was made eligible for earned early release and work release after the first 30 days of his jail sentence. He was also ordered to write 34 letters of apology to be given to his probation officer for delivery to the victims. "That means if you don't start being re­ sponsible and following the rules the rest of us do, you are going to sit there the entire six months." Fisher said. "I’m sorry you didn't learn this growing up. It's a hard way to learn a lesson." In other court business: • Mark Allen Hodges, 29, of Plainwell had eight counts of first degree and two counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea to an amended count of as­ sault with intent to commit criminal sex­ ual penetration. Hodges was arrested by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police after he was accused of sexually penetrating a 15-year-old boy a number of limes in Irv­ ing, Orangeville and Prarieville town­ ships between 1995 and 1998. The plea bargain contains a 12 month jail cap, though he could be seutenced to a maximum of 10 years in prison on the conviction. He is scheduled to be sentenced on the conviction Jan. 4 at 8:15 a.m. • Michael Harrington, 26. of Hastings, was denied bond Thursday after he pleaded guilty to violating his probation by being in the company of a child under the age of 18 without another adult being present approved by his probation agent. "She's 14 and in the eighth grade," See COURT NEWS page 18 POLICE BEAT Woman clings to life after Sunday crash BARRY TOWNSHIP - An 80-ycar-old Portage woman is listed in critical condition at Bronson Methodist Hospital's trauma and burn center with injuries she suffered in a two-vehicle crash Sunday in Delton. According to the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police, 22-ycar-old Amber Sans of Kentwood failed to yield the right-of-way on Delton Road at M-43 when she entered the path of a car driven by Ottobine Lucille Crittenden. "Witnesses said she (Sans) stopped at the intersection and then pulled out in front of her," said Trooper Phil Vannette. "Ottobine was coming from her daughter’s house and Amber was on her way to the Moose to play bingo." Crittenden was airlifted to the Kalamazoo hospital with severe injuries to her knee and head. Sans was taken to Pennock Hospital and later airlifted to Kalamazoo's Borgess Hospital with internal injuries. She was listed in fair condition Wednesday. No information was available on a passenger in Sans vehicle. Alert citizen reports fire alarm at school HASTINGS - A Hastings woman who spotted lights flashing on and off inside Central Elementary School at 4:30 a.m. Nov. 8 notified authorities who learned a fire alarm had been activated. Fire officials said a pulley on an air compressor had "frozen up," causing a belt to bum. which in turn created the smoke thi.t triggered the fire alarm. Maintenance personnel were called to the scene to repair the problem and no damage was reported. Quick change artists hit area businesses HASTINGS - A number of Hastings area businesses have fallen victim to a "quick change" scam and police are looking for the culprits, said Hastings City Police Detective Tom Pennock. "A black male and female having been coming to the Hastings area businesses, doing quick change scams and confusing the clerks." Pennock said. "We know of one business that was hit several times." The crime occurred most recently last weekend at a local fast food/convenience store, police said. The incident remains under investigation. Scrap metal thief nabbed after spree HASTINGS - A 28-year-old Lowell man has been arrested and arraigned on a misdemeanor charge of larceny for allegedly repeatedly stealing scrap copper and other metals from an East State Street business over the past four months. According to Hastings City Police Detective Tom Pennock, Tim Hemminger is accused of placing the materials into the trunk of his car and selling the stolen, heavy-gauged copper at scrap metal facilities. Hemminger was developed as a suspect when the business owner allegedly saw him leaving the business and was able to obtain a description and the vehicle license plate number. "We're not sure exactly how many times," the thefts occurred, said Pennock. "We believe it was a series of times." Pennock said the suspect was accompanied by another individual whom police have not identified. Hemminger w,t MTljgned roiml of larceny of properly worth between $200 nd $1,000. He is free on 10 percent of a $500 bond awaiting a Nov. 28 pretrial hearing. Chrysler Superstore burglary probed RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - Police are still looking for the culprits in a break-in at the Chrysler Superstore in which cash was stolen during the weekend of Nov. 4 and 5, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said a large window was broken to gain entry to the building. The crime is believed to have occurred sometime after 5 p.m. on Nov. 4 and before 10 a.m. on Nov. 5. YMCA Camp falls victim to burglary RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - When police responded to a report of four juveniles breaking into a boat house at YMCA Camp Algonquin Wednesday night, Nov. 1, no one could be found. But the next morning, the camp's director discovered that his office has been broken into, a window was shattered, the door was open and the desk drawers had been opened, Troopers from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State °ol»ce said. Some items were reported missing and the incident remains under investigation, troopers said. Man accused of domestic violence YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A 50-year-old Middleville man who claimed his alleged victim had been "driving him nuts" was arrested Nov. 6 on one count of domestic violence after he allegedly grabbed a woman by the neck, strangled her, threw her against a wall and then to the floor, the Michigan State Police reported. Roger DeHaan was arraigned on the charge Nov. 6 and is scheduled to enter a plea in Barry County District Court Nov. 22 at 1:20 p.m. The victim had called 911 from a locked room inside the house and after answering the call, dispatchers told police the line went dead. Troopers said the woman was bleeding from the left knee and had redness and swelling to the chest area and scratches on her neck when they arrived at the scene on Bowens Mills Road. The man told police he grabbed her to "control her." The victim also required 17 stitches in her hand for an injury which occurred during a previous argument with DeHaan, troopers said. "She said he had a gun and was threatening to commit suicide," troopers said. "She tried to take the gun away from him and he pulled the barrel, cutting her with the sight." Possible credit card scam reported BARRY TOWNSHIP - A man claiming to be offering a security service to protect against credit card fraud on the Internet allegedly called a Barry Township woman Saturday to obtain her account information, according to the Barry County Sheriff's Department. The woman, who did not give out the information, said the man claimed to represent a company called "Membership Services," and said his name was "James." Deputies reported ’he man told the woman he wanted to activate the security portion of her credit evd and asked for the expiration dates and numbers from her cards. "When she refused, he stated he needed to verify the numbers for his records," deputies reported. "She asked him to send written material for the program and he said that was not possible." The woman then asked the man to call her back later in the week and he said he would. "She said he was a very smooth talking and persuasive talker," deputies said. A similar suspected scam was reported by a Hastings Township woman one month ago, at which time, Barry County Undersheriff Don Ford warned: "People need to be aware that VISA and Mastercard don't do that. They already have your credit card number. If someone calls you and asks for your card number, unless you know who it is, don't give it to them." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday November 16. 2000 - Page 17 Senate panel OKs procedures for DNA tests By Malcom Johnson Associated Press Writer LANSING. Mich. (AP) - Legislation that would set ground rules for convicted criminals who want to use DNA testing to challenge their convictions was approved Tuesday by a Senate committee. The bill was passed by the Senate Judiciary Committee over Democratic objections that few convicted criminals would have the money or legal advice to contest their convictions. Democrats also said the bill’s one year limit on such challenges was too short a tnne for wrongly convicted people to assert their innocence. The measure was approved on a 6-0 vote of the Republican-dominated committee. It now goes to the full Senate, which will next meet on Nov. 28 to begin the finai days of the two-year session. If the measure isn’t approved by both the Senate and the House by the end of the year, it will die. The bill, which has the support of Michigan prosecutors, sets out several conditions for inmates to meet if they want to use DNA evidence: • A defendant must have always asserted his or her innocence. A person who pleaded guilty could not ask for a new trial. • The defendant’s identity must have been at issue. For example, a person who claimed he had consensual sex with a rape victim could not now claim someone else committed the crime. • The defendant must show the DNA evidence is relevant. For example, a convicted criminal might want to use DNA evidence to show that an accomplice was also at crime scene, but that evidence doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with the convicted criminal. • The defendant must show that a properly conducted DNA test on uncontaminated evidence will establish that the defendant was not the source of the sample. ”A conviction should not lightly be overturned." said Jeff Sauter. Eaton County prosecutor and president of the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. "Wc urge caution because it is a serious matter." The Senate action comes as DNA testing has cleared dozens of people nationwide, including some death-row inmates. An "Innocence Project” has been set up at several law schools to review cases which might be successfully challenged with DNA evidence. Tom Possehn appointed to Lakewood board post by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Tom Possehn of Woodland has been appointed to fill the Lakewood Board of Education seat vacated by the resignation of Ramona Stambaugh. The appointment was made at a special board meeting Friday night. Board President Joel Pepper first announced that candidate Cary Mattson had withdrawn his name because he had pre­ vious commitments and would not be able to make the interview. However. Mattson did place his name for consideration for the another seat being vacated by the recent resignation of Dennis Smith. The remaining five candidates were Dr. Terre Davis of Freeport. Steven Louthan of Sunfield. Jeff Stalter of Lake Odessa. Bruce Lincoln of Lake Odessa and Possehn. The five candidates were seated at a table facing the school board and each candidate was asked the same five questions: • ’’Review your educational background and work experience." • "Why do you want to become a member of the Lakewood Board of Educa­ tion?" • "What assets do you bring to the Board of Education?" • "What would you like the Lakewood Public Schools to look like in five years?" Tom Possehn of Woodland is sworn in as the newest member of the Lakewood Board of Education, replacing Ramona Stambaugh, who had resigned. • "What qualifications do you hav*. that make you a better candidate?" All the candidates mentioned their love of children, the importance of community and parent involvement and the need for long term planning for the district. Davis had 30 years of varied experience with education, having been a teacher, a principal and superintendent of DeWitt schools. She said her asset to the board would be understanding the role of a board member and the depth of her experience. Lincoln is a lawyer and said his experience comes from being on the Ionia Intermediate School Board. He said he believes Lakewood could work closer with the ISD. Possehn, Stalter and Louthan all work in industry and said their assets come from real life experience and from working with industrial technology. They cited experience working with contractors and learning current industrial trends. They also had volunteer work with youth groups in their churches. After the questions, Pepper repeatedly thanked the candidates and said how well qualified they all were. He expressed his sincere commitment to the Lakewood voters realizing that he and the board were making a decision usually left to the voters. The board then voted on their first three choices. The pattern of the voting made the board's choice evident and the name of Possehn was placed in nomination for the position. The vote was unanimous. Board Secretary’ ft&hc! Jordan siVore in Possehn and he took his seat, making his first official motion for the board. He moved for the meeting to adjourn. Seat belt enforcement stepped up over holidays On behalf of all police agencies in Barry County. Sheriff Steve DeBoer has announced a special traffic enforcement initiative over the Thanksgiving holidays. With the start of Michigan’s new standard enforcement law in March of 2000. the scat belt use rate has jumped to 83 percent, up over 13 percentage points. Commencing Nov. 20 and running through the Thanksgiving weekend. special emphasis will be given to the enforcement of Michigan's seat belt law. "No warnings will be given for unbelted passengers and special attention will be given to non-secured children." DeBoer said. This enforcement period, given the title "Click It or Ticket 2000," by the State of Michigan, will be repeated several times during the rest of 2000 and again in 2001. POLICE BEAT: All police agencies in the county will take part in this special enforcement including the Hastings City Police Department, the Barry Township Police Department. Prairieville Township Police, the Barry County Sheriffs Department and the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Sheriff DeBoer, along with the chiefs of all departments in the county, reminds all parents that traffic crashes arc the leading cause of death for children in Michigan and every effort should be made to ensure their safety, not only during the holidays but all year round. "National Safe Kids” advises that 86 percent of car safety seats inspected at safety seat clinics in Michigan in 1999 were installed incorrectly. A Waste Management Inc. garbage truck moved onto the west shoulder ot State Highway 43 at about 8 a.m. Nov. 15 to avoid a truck which had just hit a deer. When the tires hit the soft shoulder, the truck flopped over onto its side. The driver was shaken up but otherwise unhurt. Garbage truck flips over A garbage truck from Waste Manage­ ment flipped over on the west shoulder of M-43 north of Hastings Wednesday at about 8 a.m. The driver of the truck was not injured. According to the Michigan State Po­ lice Hastings Post, the driver of the truck Minors caught with alcohol at State Rep. Geiger’s home by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Six cars were impounded and tickets may have been issued to several minors for consuming alcohol at State Rep. Terry Geiger's Woodland Township home early Wednesday morning, Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. Details are still sketchy on the inci­ dent. according to Undcrshcriff Don Ford. A report has yet to be completed by deputies. A neighbor called police shortly after midnight Wednesday morning to report a party at the Geiger home at which alco­ hol was being consumed, according to a preliminary report. Ford said Wednesday afternoon it r wasn't clear how many, if any, tickets for minors in possession of alcohol were is­ sued. However, he said, issuance of such tickets has become routine for deputies. "Twice a month wc come upon parties or a neighbor reports it. and we write tickets to kids who arc underage." he said. "We don’t raid it. We knock on the door, check their ages, and give tickets if they’re underage." If deputies smell alcohol, he said, the person or persons will be asked to take a Preliminary Breath Test and be given a ticket if they fail the test. The ticket is for "possession of alcohol by consump­ tion," he said, and is a misdemeanor of­ fense. Geiger and his wife, Jan, were not at home at the time of the incident. "At this point the details on this situa­ tion are still unclear," Geiger said in a prepared written statement. "One thing, however, is very clear: my wife and I would never condone underage drinking. Unfortunately, we were not home when this occurred. Once wc know all the facts, wc will take appropriate measures Teens charged with car theft in Delton BARRY TOWNSHIP - Two teens who allegedly stole 1990 Beretta from the parking lot of Delton Kellogg High School Nov. 7 were captured by Schoolcraft Police several hours after the incident, the Michigan State Police report. Police said one of the suspects, a »4-ycar-old boy from Cloverdale, has been charged with car theft, larceny from a motor vehicle, possession of tobacco and with being a juvenile runaway. His companion was a 16-year-old boy from Delton who is also facing the same charges, troopers said. The 14-year-old, who has been in trouble previously, was lodged in the Allegan County Juvenile Detention Center at the request of his probation officer while the 16-year-old was turned over to his parents. The teens, who were able to steal the car using the keys, were located driving the car north on US-131 south of Interstate 94. Nine guns among items stolen at home ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A man who returned home from work Nov. 7 discovered that nine guns, his golf clubs, $300 in cash, a pair of binoculars, and a number of other items were taken during an apparent burglary, according to the Barry County Sheriffs Department The man told police the incident occurred sometime between 2:30 p.m. Nov. 7 and 12:45 a.m. Nov. 8. "When he got home, he saw the lights on the door wide open." deputies reported. The man then found one of his arrows in the front yard and that the motion detecting security lights had been disabled. Deputies believed some type of prying instrument was used to open the front door of the home. Missing arc a Remington 30.6 Rifle, a camouflage compound bow. an 1864 Springfield Rifle, an 1899, 16 gauge, double barrel shotgun, a muzzleloading, .45 caliber pistol, a BB pistol he had owned since childhood, a 20 gauge shotgun, a .22 semi-automatic Rugcr shotgun with scope, a Ruger .44 Magnum revolver and case and a Remington 870 Express shotgun. Also missing are 25 hunting knives, a Nintendo 64 game system and game, a pair of boots, a camouflage hunting suit and a Maglight flashlight. The incident remains under investigation. slowed when the driver ahead of him hit a deer. The deer was in the middle of the road, still moving. The truck driver steered toward the shoulder to avoid the deer and the truck tires sank in the wet shoulder causing the truck to roll on its side. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS OFFERED! so that something like this never happens again." Geiger is serving his last term as state representative in the 87th District, which covers all of Barry County, and has been raising funds to make a bid for the state senate when Sen. Joanne Emmons* term expires at the end of 2002. He has three children, one 21 years old. one attending college, and a 16year-old son attending Lakewood High School. LEGAL NOTICES State ot Michigan Probata Court Barry County Circuit Court-Family Division PUBLICATION OF NOTICE File No. 2000-22965-NC In the matter of Beth Ann Esch-Homing. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS mdudmg: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the foilowing: TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday. Nov. 30.2000 at 10:00 a.m. in the Family Division Courtroom. 220 W. Court St. Ste 302. Hastings. Ml before the Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge, a bearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Beth Ann Esch-Homing to Beth Ann Homing. This change of name ts not sought for fraudulent intent. October 30.2000 Beth Ann Esch-Homing 1947 Campground Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 616-945-9451 (11/16) HotIce of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DeVan LaGrone. Sarah A. LaGrone. husband and wife and Charles W Murphy, a single man (original mortgagors) to CONSECO FINANCE SERVIC­ ING CORP, f/k/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 16. 1998. and recorded on August 24. 1998 in Document •1016907. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND NINETY-THREE AND 21/100 dollars ($137.09321). including interest at 11.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. al 1 00 p.m., on December 7,2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. M.chigan, and are described as Commencing at the Northeast comer of the East 20 acres of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 lying South of the public highway known as Lewis Road. Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, as place of beginning; thence South 600 feet along the East Ime of said 20 acres; thence West 300 feet parallel with the centerline of Lewis Road, thence North 288 86 feet parallel with sad East Ime; thence East 160 feet parallel with the centertine of Lewis Road; thence North 311.14 feet parallel with sad East; thence East 140 feet along said centerline to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October 26, 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1310 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fde 4200013148 Gators (11/23) �Page 13 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 16. 2000 Deer hunter found dead in tree stand J-Ad Graphics News Service A man hunting from a tree stand was found shot to death Wednesday at about 6:15 p.m. in Maple Grove Township, according to a preliminary report. The man was located about 15 to 20 feet high in a tree stand about onequarter mile back into the woods near 10774 Bivens Road, reports said. Troopers from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police were called to the scene to investigate whether the death was accidental or intentional. No other information about the victim or the incident was available at press time. Police also were busy Wednesday night searching for a hunter reported missing in the Yankee Springs area. The hunter was believed to have been hunting on the north side of Gun Lake west of Otis Lake and had not been seen since 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. No other information was available at press time. COURT NEWS: said Harrington. "1 was picking her up from school. Her mom and dad split up and I’ve been friends with them for years." Probation officer John Reid asked that Harrington be denied bond because "he's just pleaded guilty to committing a simi­ lar offense to what he was on probation for." "And," Reid continued, "there is new information that he's (allegedly) been involved in assaults on people in Hast­ ings for the past three weeks." Reid added that Harrington's employ­ ment at the local roller skating rink would also constitute a violation of his probation. Defense attorney Dave Kuzava protested, however, saying that "the pro­ bation office knows about the (skating rink) job and he's not said anything about that being a problem.” Harrington will be sentenced Nov. 30. “If I have any information that he's continuing to prey on young girls, he's going to prison," said Fisher. • Matthew John Hower. 19, of Ada. was granted three years probation under the terms of the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act which will give him a chance to keep a felony conviction off his permanent record. Hower was charged with one felony AftllllU ft Aft A1AA VttUdbMi UML > Un Oil WW WW W • WIMMW ■■ count of receiving and concealing stolen property worth $1,000 or more. He was accused of stealing and con­ cealing motorcycles from a resident in Rutland Township on July 16. Hower was ordered to spend four months in jail and to pay $7,499.45, along with court costs of $500. • Jay Henry Boss. 70. of Martin, charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for allegedly striking and knock­ ing out his wife with a weed whacker on Aug. 31 in Yankee Springs Township, will be tried on the four-year felony on Dec. 18. • Richard Lee Chatman. 38. of Hast­ ings. was sentenced to serve four months in jail on his conviction of using a credit card without the permission of the holder. "Mr. Chatman basically has done noth­ ing for the last 10 years," said Amy Kuzava. "He’s 38 years old and living at home with his parents, he can't keep a job and he has a substance abuse prob­ lem." She added that "his employer was will­ ing to give him some leniency, but he didn't have any sympathy for someone who isn't willing to help himself. It's lime he grew up." He was ordered to pay $500 costs and $973 restitution. He was also ordered to spend two years on probation. Smith resigns position on Lakewood school board by Helen Mudry Slaff Writer Lakewood School Board School Board member Dennis Smith announced his resignation from the board at last Thursday's regularly scheduled meeting in Sunfield. Board President Ji>cl Pepper said he received a letter dated Nov. 8 in which Smith said he has resigned, giving only personal reasons. Pepper went on to commend Smith on his eight years of service saying he brought a professional attitude, commitment, com­ passion. loyally, honesty and integrity to the position. Pepper said there were six candidates for the seat recently vacated by Ramona Stambaugh. The six seeking the board position were Richard Thomas Possehn, Terre Davis. Gary Mattson. Jeff Stalter, Stephen M. Louthan and Bruce Lincoln. Possehn was appointed at a special meeting last Friday night. The district will repeat the process of soliciting applications to fill Smith's seat. According to the school's ad in this paper, persons interested in being considered for appointment to fill the vacancy should apply in writing to the secretary of the board. Perry Strimback. at 639 Jordan Lake St.. Lake Odessa, 48849. Such notification should include a brief biographical sketch and a statement about the reasons why the peison desires consideration, and his/her 2000 GMC YUKON SLE 4X4 FEATURING BUCKET SEATS, REAR HEAD LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL, REAR CONTROL AUDIO CD A CASSETTE, TRAfLERING PKG WAS $37,497 SMC now $32,997 PLUS TAX A PLATTS Community by Community During th® month of November, we will donate • TOO to Barry County United Way for every now or used vehicle sold <■ Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile 328 North Mkhicah Avtnue GMC Truck Hastings, Michigan 49058 'Where Exceeding Your Expectations is a Family Tradition. T PONTIAC (Z>Oldsmobtje H8UW GMC Call (616) 948-8000 Today or toll free 1-888-494-5539 Enc Dr«bocn. President Don Genlry Sates Mgr DoteWofley Business Mgr Os Sherman Sates Tony Larsen. Sales B*n Farkas. Sates Patrick Campbell. Sates SAiHIWWfc Mon 4 Wed unM 8 Tue. Thu4Fn ur»l6 SahrtoyunM2 Mon & Wad 8-7 Tue. Thu 4 Ffl 8-5 philosophy concerning public education. The deadline is Wednesday. Nov. 22, at 3 p.m. In other business, the board • Heard the school report of Sunfield Principal Keith Closson. He commended the staff and the parent volunteers for their dedication to helping the Sunfield children. He mentioned specifically the new playground equipment and the "Hands Are Not for Hurting" campaign. • Agreed to the five-year Heartlands Consortium contract. • Voted to join the Durant III lawsuit against the state, charging underfunding special education. Board member Tim Tromp voted "nay" expressing concern that the district would spend about $1,5000 and may not recover any of it. There is also a possibility that the state may include all districts in the settlement, even those who are not involved in the litigation over providing local schools with funds for state-mandated programs. • Approved the trip for the eighth grade band to Indianapolis from Thursday. Feb. 15. to Sunday. Feb. 18. The main purpose is to visit Butler University, hear their wind ensemble and have a exposure to the college. Buller is band director Jane De­ tweiler’s alma mater. • Adopted a 2OOO-2OOOI budget revision. The beginning fund equity is $1,586,976. The revenues are $18,094,127. The ex­ penditures arc $18,365,867. The excess (deficit) is $271,740 and the ending fund equity is $1,315,236. • Voted not to participate in the Schools of Choice program. There was discussion about the unknown expenses if the district were to accept incoming students with spe­ cial needs. • Heard the report from Tetra Tech MPS (TT) about the water contamination at Clarksville caused by the underground fuel storage tanks. Matthew Germane of TT said the water tests show a continued reduction in the four contaminants, ben­ zene, ethylbenzene, toluene and xylenes (BTEX). • Learned that bus driver Jan Miller has requested an unpaid leave of absence for the remainder of the school year. • Was told that teacher Beth Fvltz (Sunfield second grade) was featured in the Michigan Department of Education, Technology Literacy Challenge. Foltz submitted a lesson plan "Keyboard Buddies in My Community”. • Received the resignation of Shelia Stank as Title I aide at West Elementary • Heard the report from the FFA on members' trip to the national convention in Louisville Kentucky. Superintendent Gunnard Johnson attended and said the Lakewood students were "shining stars." VISIT US on the HET with up to the moment information on local and county news items. Log on at... www.jadnews.com We How Process COLOR FILM! ...fast, quality service the SAME DAY! J-AD Graphics North of Hastings on M-43 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-11-23.pdf 90c7b7c67d7f8a0be0121bfe2cca4ae1 PDF Text Text chool staff lelps save lives Lawmakers react to election issue Lakewood wins district hoop title See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 10 See Story on Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings VOLUME 147, NO. 47 News Briefs: Thornapple Wind Band concert set Member, of the Tbonupple Wind Bind will prerent a special Christ­ inas concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Delton Kellogg High School auditorium. The 50-pltn ensemble, made op mostly of local musicians, aril! pre­ sent a number qf holiday selections under the leadanfip of Lakewood High School beM director Dave 1X-- --n. - *■ — XMu47.L « «t Macqueen ano i a gy mgn ocnooi w wwi band director Joe Lafoye. They have been practicing Thursday evenings UMVUgDOW IWVClMOCr. An added attraction will be a gs>est performance by the Kellogg Connamity College Band. The concert is free Io the public, but donations will he used to pro­ mole aad support the continuance of the Thoreappie Wind Band. concert. ■ '**>’ ■ For more information, call Kim □orake at 945-9181. Council, LDFA to meet Nov. 27 The Hastings City Council and the Local Development Finance Author­ ity will here a joint workshop at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Nov. 27, m the City Hall Council Chambers. The two groups are expected to discuss the LORA'S past, current and future projects., The council also has scheduled * public hearing for 7:30 that evening on prospects for renaming Stale Street because of the potential; that it can be confused with State Road by emergency or public safety per­ sonnet For more information, call 945­ 2468. Charity Ball 2000 canceled J 1MSNKMH Banner ..................... - ■— -L-................. ! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2000 PRICE 50* Season’s 1st snow ‘always the worst’ by Mary McDonough Staff Writer "The first snow of the season is always the worst," Barry County 911 dispatcher Sue Chase said Monday as she and other telecommunicators Gelded a number of calls from people who'd slid off the road, been involved in fender-benders, or rolled their vehicles as a result of slip­ pery, snow-covered roads. A "very intense" low pressure system moving east across Lake Michigan dumped a total of 10 inches of snow in Hastings from 11 p.m. Sunday night to 7 a.m. Tuesday morning, according to Dave McIntyre, Climatological Record­ ing Station observer for the National Weather Service. Another two inches fell between 7 a.m. Tuesday and 7 a.m. Wednesday. McIntyre said the two snow­ falls were separate weather incidents. The first "lake effect snow" event was the result of cold air blowing across the wanner waters of Lake Michigan, McIn­ tyre said, which "set up perfect condi­ tions for lots of snow." Chase said Michigan drivers, in spite nf the fact they've had to negotiate snowcovered roadway- for yeara, seem to have to adjust every year to driving in severe winter conditions. "The first few times of snow is always hectic," she said. Central Dispatch reported a total of 36 property damage accidents Monday, one of them a rollover and another where a vehicle slid off M-43 into a cottage. John Hislop, director of emergency management for Barry County, said traf­ fic accidents arc only one of the prob­ lems people have to deal with when win­ ter weather sets in. People should know that "cold can kill," he said. Among other precautions, he stresses that people pay attention to the wind chill factor when outside during severe weather conditions. Young chil­ dren and seniors are especially suscepti­ ble to the cold, he said, and should stay inside when the wind chill forces tem­ peratures down. Even when the tempera­ ture is 30 degrees, he said, a 20-mileper-hour wind can drive the wind chill temperature to four degrees above zero. "In zero degree temperatures," he said, "a 20-mile-per-hour wind has the equiva­ lent effect of 39 degrees below zero. That's significant." Extremely cold temperatures can result in frostbite and hypothermia, according to written materials Hislop passes out when he speaks before school groups and organizations about the dangers of severe winter weather. According to the booklet "Winter Storms, the Deceptive Killers," 50 per­ cent of deaths related to exposure to cold are of people over 60 years old. About 70 percent of winter deaths related to ice and snow occur in automobiles, and about 25 percent fti deaths are people caught out m a winter storm. In the southwestern tip of Barry County last Saturday night, icy roadways were blamed for the death of a 29-ycar-old Kalamazoo woman, according to Prairieville Township police (sec related story). Police said the woman lost con­ trol of her vehicle on the icy roadway, the vehicle rotated several times 360 de­ grees, and wound up in the westbound lane of M-89, where it was struck by a westbound vehicle. Hislop's written materials warn that See SNOW, continued page 16 Pastoral poetry without words Driving on area roads lor even routine trips became a challenging adventure lor many drivers this week, but one of the joys of winter is the enormous beauty to behold when ordinary country landscape is transformed into a snow-frosted wonderland. This pastoral scene was snapped in the Wall Lake/Delton area during the 10-inch snowfall from 11 p.m. Sunday to 7 a.m. Tuesday. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) Plaintiffs drop injunction request Road Commission appointment ruling awaited by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A request for a preliminary injunction was withdrawn in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday and a judicial decision is pending on whether the Barry County Board of Commissioners has authority to make appointments to posts with terms that start Jan. 1, 2001. Commissioner Emmet Herrington and citizen James Frazier filed a complaint for "declatory relief" Nov. 6, asking Judge James Fisher to issue the injunc­ tion to block the appointment of a suc­ cessor to retiring Road Commissioner Jack Lenz. The annual Red Cross Charity Ball 2000 has been canceled. The ball which was scheduled for 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Hastings Moose Lodge, was called off because too many local people had plans to go out of town over the Thanksgiving weekend holiday. Gayle Marsh of the Red Cross said plans now call for the ball to be rescheduled for 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday. Feb. 17, 2000, but the site has not yet been confirmed. Special meeting planned by DDA The Hastings Downtown Devel­ opment Authority will have a special meeting at 8 sun. Thursday. Nov. 30 in City Hall Council Chambers. The purpose of the morning ses­ sion is to discuss a contract for con­ sulting services and an amendment to the DDA plan. For more information, call City Hall at 945-2468. (Additional) News Briefs (appear on page 21 HMMsmucuMun Southeastern secretary Paula Allerding (left) and principal Susan Linacre are pictured during an assembly Tuesday that taught students respect and responsibility. Linacre and elementary counselor Nancy Bradley dressed up in costume and danced to Arethra Franklin's "Respect" as part of the proceedings. For more on the assembly, see next week's Reminder. The two men claimed that though the Board of Commissioners is charged with the task of making such appointments, the board and its five outgoing members arc to leave the 'ask to the newly elected board, wh*rh will lake office Jan. 1. According to the complaint, "the law of the State of Michigan does not allow a prospective appointment to fill an an­ ticipated vacancy in a public office ex­ cept when made by a person or body which, as then constituted, is empowered to fill the vacancy when it arises." Attorney Carol Jones Dwyer dropped the request for preliminary injunction during the show cause hearing last week because the County Board voted Nov. 14, two days prior to the hearing, to ap­ point Roger Pashby to the three-person Road Commission. "This is purely a legal question at this point,” said Fisher who is expected to rule on the controversy Dec. 20 at 2:30 p.m. On Oct. 10. the Board of Commission­ ers voted 5-2 not to appoint Herrington's son-in-law, David Michael Boles, to the six-year Road Commission scat, with a term beginning Jan. I, 2001. At that time, Herrington abstained from voting, stating he "thought that the smell of nepotism might be there." Herrington also stated that his absten­ tion. however, was illegal, because members arc required to vote if there is no financial or other interest involved. In a second board vote Oct. 24 on whether to appoint Boles, Herrington cast a vote in favor of his son-in-law dur­ ing a motion, but the vote ended in a 4-4 tie. The Central Services Committee then was asked by Board Chairman James Bailey to recommend another candidate for consideration at another meeting and Pashby subsequently was appointed. "The underlying question of law raised by the complaint is one I thought to which the answer was perfectly clear," said Jones Dwyer at the hearing, "notwithstanding that this county has a habit of making appointments prior to the end of a term of office. I don't think there could be any clearer law that prohibits that." The Board of Commissioners, how­ ever, still has plans to fill 14 other va­ cancies on various boards and panels, said County Administrator Michael Brown. One three-year term on the Barry County Building Authority, currently held by David Tripp, will expire on Dec. 31. Four three-year terms on the Commis­ sion on Aging Board, held by Audrey Thomas, Joyce Sherwood, Margaret Bradford and Debbie Massimino, also will expire at the end of this year. On the Parks and Recreation Board, six seats will be open as the terms of Delmar Bachert, Jack Lenz, John Texter, Clyde Morgan, Sandy James and Jeff MacKenzie expire on Dec. 31. Appointments to two, three-year terms on the Barry County Substance Abuse Board, currently held by Debra Desrochers and Carol Rogers are also slated. And, Kenneth Radant's term on the Transit Board also expires Dec. 31. Interviews fcr prospective replace­ ments are expected to be conducted in December, just prior to board action to appoint. Jones Dwyer argued Thursday that the State of Michigan, through rulings of it* Supreme Court and Appellate Courts, adheres to the general rule set forth in Mechcm on Public Offices which states "a prospective appointment to fill an an­ ticipated vacancy in a public office, made by the person or body which, as then constituted, is empowered to fill the vacancy when it arises, is, in the ab- See RULING, continued page 2 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner Thursday. November 23. 2000 Teachers, bus drivers lauded for helping asthma students VMMU by Mary McDonough Staff Writer d two bus drivers were Hastings School Board ing to it that two female 1 emergency medical assis­ tance when they suffered asthma attacks. Hastings Middle School teacher Richard Nauta. Hastings High School teacher Pat Purgicl. and Hastings bus drivers Linda Greenfield and Barb Sams all received cer­ tificates of commendation from the board for their actions in two separate medical /flow... NEWS BRIEFS 'Christmas Round the Town* slated That special time of year, “Christmas ’Round the Town," is ap­ proaching again in the Lake Odessa area. The ninth annual event, sponsored by the Lake Odessa Area Chamber of Commerce, will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m Friday, Nov. 24, and from 9 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25. There will be many of the regular stop* on the tour, plus three returning artists. There will be 22 stops and lour sites in all. For more information, call the Lake Odessa Area Chamber of Commerce at 374-0766. Christmas at Mill series scheduled Historic Bowens MiUs will start its rClifutmas at the MBT* weekend sc­ ries from noon to 5 p.m. this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There is no admission charge to the activities, which will take place each Saturday and Sunday afternoon through Saturday, Dec. 23. Highlights for each weekend will include fresh cut Christmas trees, horse-drawn family rides, photos with Santa (printed while you wait), hot chocolate and Christmas cook­ ies. Co-owner Carleen Sabin said Bowens Mills offers a "fairyland" atmosphere with many decorations, cut Christmas trees, garland wreaths lights and Santa by the fire. Bowens Mills also offers private parties, family gatherings and small gioup tours at the Bowen House. The mill is a state historic site lo­ cated in the heart of Yankee Springs, two miles north of the Gun Lake State Park. A huge grindstone marker welcomes visitors at its site on Briggs Road. Owen and Carleen Sabin are hosts. For more information, call 795­ 7530. Adopt a family for the holiday Now is the time for area citizens to "adopt a family" for Christmas if they would like to help brighten the holidays for others who are having a difficult financial time, says Love Inc. Executive Director Steve Reid. Reid is encouraging people inter­ ested in adopting a familv to stop by the Love Inc. office as soon as possi­ ble at 305 S. Michigan in Hastings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The deadline to adopt a family is Dec. 1. Some adop­ tions may be done over the phone, if necessary. Love Inc. serves as the clearing­ house to match area families in need with those who want to "adopt" them by giving them Christmas gifts. Reid said the program has a "per­ sonal touch" because those who adopt can call the family or meet with them to find out what their needs are and deliver the gifts before Christmas. Some of the families have noted gift ideas, clothing sizes and ages on their applicationsd. Reid hopes that churches and other groups who are planning to help people at Christmas will con­ tact him to make sure those folks aren’t already being adopted for the holidays For more information, call 948­ 9555. 4 emergencies. The students who suffered the attacks were members of the eighth grade gold girls* basketball team. Nauta and Purgicl served as coaches for the team. Nauta said the first emergency occurred when the basketball team was returning from an away game in Grandville this fall. One of the players had an asthma attack on the bus, and the coaches spent 15 minutes trying to render assistance to the girl. The bus driver transporting the team was driving south on M-37 and asked if she Yule decoration contest scheduled Judges from the Thomapple Arts Council will be traveling throughout Barry County in less than two weeks to determine the winners of the an­ nual residential and business holiday decorating competition. The theme of the contest this year is, "Of Christmas Past — Barry County Rejoicing Together." Applications and guidelines for the contest may be obtained at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, the sponsor of the com­ petition, at 945-2454. The deadline for entering is Wednesday. Nov. 29. Holiday parade slated for Dec. 2 The Hastings Lions Club again has accepted the responsibility for putting together the 46th annual hol­ iday parade in conjunction with the Barry County Chamber of Com­ merce Holiday festival weekend. The theme for this year’s parade is "Barry County Rejoicing Together" . and it will be held at 2 p.m. Satur­ day, Dec. 2. The route this year has changed. I The parade will Start at the high' 9 school parking lot, go east on Clin­ ton Street to Michigan Avenue, turn south and go to State Street, turn west to north on Bioadway, east on Green and north on Market back to the high school. Certificates will be awarded for "Best Use of the Theme" in each en। try category. The four categories are Children, Service and Organiza­ tional Clubs, Churches, and Business/Industry/Retail. There will be the traveling trophy that is awarded to the "Best of Show" and will be held by the winner during the year 2001. Entries will be judged on over­ all excellence, originality and uniqueness of design. Those who want to have an entry in the parade or have any questions are encouraged to stop by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce or call 945-3866. should stop at a med center in Caledonia. Nauta said. “Before we could even sav jea she pulled in," Nauta related. Purgiel stayed with the girl at the med center while medi­ cal personnel treated her. and the rest of the team continued to Hastings, Nauta said. The next morning, Nauta said, parents of the student called the school to offer their thanks. "They mentioned that if we hadn't stopped, she (the student) wouldn't have made it back," Nauta said. Ironically, another team member suffered an asthma attack on the way from Caledonia to Hastings, "but we got her settied down," Nauta said. Two weeks later the team was returning from a game in Kentwood. Nauta said, when another team member suffered an asthma attack. "Without hesitation we pulled right in" to the same med center, Nauta said. Dealing with such attacks was made eas­ ier by the fact that several of the team members have asthma and "we had to deal in practice quite a bit with them having asthma attacks." In other action at Monday's board meet­ Richard Nauta ing, the board voted to participate in the Michigan School Business Officials/Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation Aggregated Bus Purchasing Program. Being a member of the program will allow the district to purchase buses at lower rates. Superintendent Carl Schocsscl told board members. The district is consid­ ering ordering additional school buses next month, he said. The board also approved the filing of a mini-grant application with the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo for a $ 1,000 RULING, continued from page 1 sence of express law forbidding it, a le­ gal appointment, and vests title to the of­ fice in the appointee. "By logical implication, it can be in­ versely staled that a prospective ap­ pointment cannot be made by a person or body which will no longer be in office at the time that the vacancy to be filled arises," said Jones Dwyer. She added that in her legal research, "every single case I found in dealing with that situation directly, the appoint­ ing authority that made the appointment in advance were also the same authority in place when the appointee’s term started." Jones Dwyer added that “I thought a declatory action was appropriate to get a resolution before we had people ap­ pointed and a new board was in place," she told Fisher. "Il just seemed appropri­ ate as a means of judicial economy.” Board of Commissioners attorney Rich McNulty, however, pointed out that Her­ rington "aqtivcly endeavored to ?nd specific individual ap- pointed" to the Road Commission agency. "At no lime did Plaintiff Herrington ac­ tively take the position that the County Board proposed appointment of his son­ in-law was any way illegal or improper," McNulty noted in his brief. "Rather. Plaintiff Herrington actively pursued the Road Commission appointment for Mr. Boles." Repeated attempts to reach Herrington have been unsuccessful and he did not attend the hearing Thursday. ’Frazier also was absent from the hearing. "Only after the decision that his son-in­ law would not be obtaining the position of Road Commissioner, which Plaintiff Herrington so actively espoused and voted for, did (he) choose to bring this action," McNulty charged. McNulty had argued that had a prelim­ inary injunction been granted, the public would have suffered irreparable harm. "Absent a proper quorum and majority, the Road Commission will simply grind to a halt." said McNulty. "Here, the _______________________ t 'i : The next First Friday forum will be held at noon Dec. 1 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. There was no First Friday program on Nov. 4 because it was moved up to Oct. 26 to enable County Board of Commissioners candidates to talk about issues well before the Nov. 7 election. The Dec. 1 First Friday will feature Dr. Jeff Chapman, a local urologist associated with Pennock Hospital, who will talk about what he believes should be done about America's current problems with its health care system. Dr. Jeffrey Chapman The Thomapple Wind Band has been preparing to perform in a Christmas con­ cert at 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 3. at the Delton High School auditorium Christmas concert is Dec. 3 For music to put people in a Yulctidc mood the Thomapple Wind Band Christ­ mas concert will be offered al the Delton High School auditonum Sunday. Dec. 3. at 3 p.m. Some 50 musicians from the Thomapple River area have been rehearsing together for the past several weeks under the direction of Joe LaJoyefcband director at Hastings High School, and Dave Macquecn. band director for Lakewood. A program of marches, symphonic music, ballads and carols is planned for the afternoon. A carol singalong with audience participation also will be part of the pro­ gram The members of the Wind Band are a cross section of the communit), hailing from Hastings. Middleville. Lake Odessa. Road Commission, when fully staffed, consists of three Road Commissioners... it vests the power of the Road Commis­ sioners to make decisions without dead­ lock (a tie vote) and permits the Road Commissioners to conduct necessary and vital business with only two members present." He also argued that the harm to the public interest outweighs the harm to the plaintiffs. "In fact, the existence of ANY harm to the plaintiffs is hard to conceive." Mc­ Nulty said. McNulty argued that Michigan's scheme for county government provides that the county board of commissioners has the authority to appoint road com­ missioners. "As a separate and co-equal branch of local government, the County Board of Commissioners is entitled to exercise its power and authority as provided by law," he argued. "This state has never squarely addressed this issue. The only time it came up was in the Kelley versus Riley th that case, the Michigan Supreme Next lit Friday is on health care 'Christmas Past' celebrations set Historic Charlton Park Museum and Village will have its annua) "The Gifts of Christmas Past" cele­ brations from noon to 5 p.m. the weekends of Dec. 2 and 3 and Dec. 9 and 10. Included will be the Bristol Inn’s "Doll House" display of collections of bisque, china and plastic dolls dating back to the 1850s; the "Boy's Toy Box," featuring tin and cast iron vehicles, toy guns, sports equipment and a collection of functioning toy steam engines; and period decora­ tions and gift displays at the Sixberry House. There also will be displays of jew­ elry and watches at the village’s general store, mechanical and still banks at the City Bank, and hand­ made goods and gifts at the Hal) House. Visitors will be invited to sample holiday treats and try their hand at making old-fashioned crafts and or­ naments, com husk dolls and candle dipping. Guest choirs and carolers, includ­ ing the Hastings elementary chil­ dren, the Lakeside Baptist Church choir, the In His Name Choir and the Middleville United Methodist Hand­ bell Choir, will entertain with holi­ day music each afternoon. Admission is $5 per adult and $3 for each child ages 5 to 12. For more information, call 945­ 3775. Pat Purgiel grant for the Kids' Choir program. The Kids' Choir is a new after-school program for students in the five Hastings elementaries. The board also accepted a total of $19,810 in gifts from William Wallace. Hastings Big Boy Restaurant, the Exchange Club of Hastings, the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, Ameritech. Dennis and Jane Webb. Gannon, Martha and Logan Barrett, the Pleasamview PTO. the Hastings Athletic Boosters, and the Central PTO. Freeport, and other towns and townships. They represent all types of business, indus­ try. education and government. A quick count indicated that they attend at least 11 different churches. “Their music is really an early ccumimcal celebration of the Christmas season." says Kensmgcr Jones, the band narrator. A guest performance by the Kellogg Community College Band will precede the Wind Band presentation. A reception following the concert is a chance for audience members to meet the musicians The concert is free, but donations to con­ tinue presentations by the ensemble arc wel­ come This is the first in a senes of concerts to be presented by area schools Court was asked to decide the question as to whether, under Michigan Constitu­ tion, Justice Riley (who was appointed by Gov. William G. Milliken) was enti­ tled to "hold over" until the end of the remainder of the entire term of Justice Moody, who had died shortly after being re-elected or conversely, whether Justice Riley would only serve the remainder of the unexpired term of Justice Moody (i.e. only until Jan. I, 1983). "While it is true that in his opinion, Justice Kavanagh believed that a gover­ nor may not appoint a judge for a term after the expiration of the governor's term, this is not the rationale shared by the other two justices," McNulty argued. According to Jones Dwyer, however. Chief Justice William and Justice Ka­ vanagh both concluded that Justice Moody's death created two vacancies, one for the expired portion of Justice Moody's first term of office, and a sec­ ond for the term which would commence Jan. 1, 1983. "Only the incoming governor could make an appointment to that second va­ cancy," Jones Dwyer argued. Justice Kavanagh wrote, according to Jones Dwyer, that "Governor Milliken's appointment of defendant could not have any legal effect to fill the vacancy oc­ curring Jan. 1, 1983, because such va­ cancy arose after the expiration of his term of office." "I must say it's interesting that both counsels cite the same case for opposing positions," Fisher said. Jones Dwyer scored a victory when Fisher ruled that her complaint was filed properly despite McNulty's argument that it was improper. "The judge accepted that the com­ plaint for declatory relief was proper," she said. According to Jones Dwyer, if Fisher rules that the appointment was not legal, the County Board and its newly sworn members could re-enter the appointment process. "I’m very pleased with the judge's de­ cision to accept the complaint as proper and his determination that he could make a ruling prior to the end of the year," she said. McNulty was not available for com­ ment after the hearing and could not be reached for comment at his office. Visit Us on the HET : jadnews.com’ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 23. 2000 - Page 3 HEEF awards grants to enrich education for Hastings area students by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation (HEEF) met recently to ap­ prove requests for grants that will help supplement the educational programs of the Hastings Area School System. HEEF awarded a total of $2,568 for a va­ riety of purposes during its first meeting of the current school year. The grants are in­ tended to provide enrichment opportunities not available through existing school fund­ ing. All grade levels - elementary through adult education - are eligible to request grants. Grants recently approved include: • Additional plantings and landscape ma­ terials for the Central Elementary Outdoor Learning Center. Developmental kinder­ garten through fifth grade students (about 500) will utilize the outdoor area to extend, enrich and integrate existing science, lan­ guage arts, community service goals and character education (respect, responsibility, pride, etc.), according to Central staff. Friends of Central Elementary School are creating the Outdoor Learning Center and teachers, parents and neighbors have con­ tributed more than $750 to the project For the next phase, they want to plant a bird and butterfly garden, which will be used to teach numerous areas of the state science curriculum, according to the grant request proposal. Other studies may include preda­ tor verses prey, worms, animal needs, growing plants, ecology, plant parts, com­ posting, plant reproduction, plant require­ ments, leaf identification, measurement, weather and its effect on the environment and more. • Partial costs associated with tenth through twelfth graders' participation in a mock trial tournament sponsored by the Center for Civic Education Through Law. The purpose of the activity is to get teens involved and interested in government and law. • Funds for the new Hastings High Di­ ve* aity Club to provide guest speakers who will talk to the student body about issues of tolerance and diversity during the school's "seminar time.” The club was formed last spring to help students become more aware of the uniqueness in people and be more tolerant of others. “The club is student-driven and very excited about helping to create a more positive climate at Hastings High School." teacher Laura ■RWcy. supervisor of the club, sa'd in the grant application. • Choral literature for the new District­ wide Children's Choir, comprised of third through fifth graders and led by Ann Wuerthele and Melinda Smalley. This is an after-school program with an emphasis on quality, age-appropriate choral literature, providing opportunities for skill building in music reading, part singing and healthy tone production. • A video can to enhance the “video travel" program for high school Western civilization and U.S. history classes. So­ cial studies teacher Kathleen Oliver has implemented using locations on the Inter­ net in a useful “virtual tour" that can be projected on a large screen for the entire class to sec rather than just standing around small computer screens. She expects at risk students to college-bound students to bene­ fit from the video enhancement format. • Evening programs for fifth grade stu­ dents from Southeastern, Star and North­ eastern elementary schools while they at­ tended camp at the Ebersole Environmental Center. The programs included a Native American theme, the Binder Park zoomo­ bile and storytelling - all geared to rein­ forcing the content and concepts taught at camp during the day. • Help to defray students* costs to partic­ ipate in the Michigan Youth in Govern­ ment program for ninth through graders. Sponsored by the state YMCA, the Lans­ ing-based program includes schools from around the stale and helps students with an interest in government and social studies to learn more about state government by role playing each branch of the state legislature. • Language games and manipulative; for use in “literacy groups” for younger chil­ dren and older children experiencing diffi­ culty at Northeastern Elementary School. "The objectives are to help students with language skills (rhyming, phonics, etc.) by having them work in small groups with language games and manipulatives," said teacher Gloria Nitz. • A field trip to Caleb's apple orchard for developmental kindergarten and kinder­ garten students at Pleasantview Elemen­ tary. Students were to study plants (apple trees, pumpkins and grapes), bees and the production of wax and farm animals. • A trip to the Kalamazoo Aviation His­ tory Museum for third graders at Pleas­ antview Elementary School. The museum provides a program on “How Airplanes Fly,” which is expected to enrich students’ science unit on “matter" and the reading "balloons" unit. A tour of historical planes on exhibit and a ride in the flight simulator are part of the program. • Partial funding for a reading lab kit to be used by first through third graders at Pleasantview Elementary and with the fifth grade “book buddies" and remedial students in fourth and fifth grades. ‘This reading lab provides reading and comprehension prac­ tice for a wide range of levels. Fiction and nonfiction selections arc presented. The kit provides motivation for students to advance independently." the grant application said. • Funds to help defray the entrance fees to Greenfield Village for Central and Pleas­ antview fifth, graders. Students will partici­ pate in an overnight experience with evening activities and will also visit the Henry Ford Museum. The trip is planned next spring as the culmination of the stu­ dents’ study of Michigan and U.S. history. Current members of the HEEF Board of Directors are: Tammy Pennington, presi­ dent; Randy Tcegardin, vice president; Chris Fluke, treasurer; Peg Pcurach, secre­ tary; Lori Wood Beduhn, Scott Bloom. Karla McKeough, Darrell Oldham, Theresa Purchase. Mike McPhillips, Rebecca Hawkins, Sue Kolanowski, Melody Bow­ man, Joan Finnic, Mike Hubert, Carl Schoesscl and Elaine Gilbert. HEEF, a non-profit organization, re­ ceives its funding through donations from individuals, including Hastings teachers, and area businesses plus memorial contri­ butions and living tributes. Gifts to HEEF are tax deductible. Contributions to HEEFs general fund, which benefits special classroom requests, such as the grants recently awarded, may be made by sending a check to the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, 232 W. Grand St., Hastings, MI. 49058. Because HEEF is a partner with the Barry Community Foundation, donors have another option when making a gift They may contribute to HEEFs endowment fund by making a contribution to the Barry Community Foundation, designating "HEEF." This option allows donors the opportunity to take advantage of the Michigan Community Foundation Tax Credit, which equals 50 percent of a dona­ tion, up to a $400 gift from a couple. Honors choir members from the high school include (from left) Rozarma Ortega, Elijah Agee and Samantha Wallace. Not pictured is Joe Miller. ‘ GFWC Hastings Women’s Club hears about Germany Honors choir members from the junior high include (front, from left) Jessica Mikolajczyk, Ashley Ingle, Katie McKinney, (back, from left) Adam Sheldon, Jacqui Beduhn, and Dave Gallagher. Hastings students win spot in honors choir Guest speaker Tim McMahon is pictured with Lucille Hecker, chairwoman of the club's International Department. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Houses with roofs of straw, a bridge built in the 1700s, historic churches, cas­ tles, carved woodwork and what seemed to be endless vineyards were some of the German sights Tim McMahon talked about when he spoke to the GFWC-Hastings Women's Club this month. McMahon, casework supervisor for the Family Division of Barry County Trial Court, spent 28 days as part of the Group Study Exchange Program of the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. Won­ derful is the word he used to describe his experience. Most of his stay was with German Ro­ tarians in the Black Forest area of south­ west Germany. His hosts were especially interested in Michigan's lakes because Germany doesn't have very many, McMa­ hon said. The program encourages participants to observe their own vocations as practiced abroad and McMahon said he spent time in the German court system. In Barry County, he said the same fami­ lies come in and out of court for cases ranging from abuse to delinquency. The same is true in Germany, he noted. While touring, McMahon said, “Basically every time you turned your head, you saw a church, but if you go on Sun­ day, which I did, you won't sec anybody in church. They speak very positively about church, but very few people actually go to church or are involved in the church it­ self..." Many people didn't go to church, he was told, because church tithing is included in taxes. "People believe their giving should be of their own free will," he was told. Taxpayers may choose not to pay the church portion of the tax, but if they don't pay it they cannot be a church member, cannot attend services and cannot get mar­ ried in a church. McMahon was told that many continue with the tithing tax just so they or their family members may get married in the church. Ironically, Germans, whether they attend church or not, have 26 religious holidays and do not have to work on those days. Taxes comprise 50 percent of each per­ son's income. McMahon said. Part of the taxes are used for education, including a "free" college education through a bache­ lor’s level degree for German citizens. Germany has "a socialist form of gov­ ernment. controlled by the Green Party, most commonly associated with environ­ mental concerns and issues," McMahon said. He found it interesting because space is at a premium and the party wants to pre­ serve certain sections of land and people are getting angry because of the lack of space. Many people don’t have enough land around their homes to have a garden, he said, but they can travel to areas where they can purchase 6-foot squares of land to gar­ den. Flower box gardening is plentiful and beautiful, he said. "Vineyards (and wineries) were every­ where you looked. “Even though they drink...they are very respectful of ft. Young people start receiv­ ing wine at the dinner table at about age 14, he said. "They always serve food with wine." School children in Germany are required to learn a second language and McMahon thinks Americans should consider doing that. Many take English and others French and Swiss because of the close proximity of those countries. Many Germans speak three languages, he said.* McMahon enjoyed the "nice traditions" of the small towns, including the one that has a "night guard" who sings every Wednesday and Saturday evenings. He was intrigued with the way some of the older homes were built in the Black Forest. "They built a home within a home," he said, explaining that you had to go through two doors to get to the actual house. The outer 'house* was like a walk­ way that enclosed the inner house to help insulate the structure and serve as storage space. The Germans eat meat three times a day plus cheese and bread, yet "they are the thinnest people in the world I’ve ever seen because they walk everywhere," McMahon said. (The Reminder, the Banner's sister publi­ cation, published an extensive story about McMahon's trip last June) Six students from Hastings Middle School and * four frdhr ' Hastings High School have been chosen to be part of the Michigan School Vocal Music Association Junior and Senior High Honors Choir for 2000-2001. The Honors Choir selection process for junior high students involves auditioning in a duet, trio or quartet. Groups are se­ lected on the basis of their performance of the audition piece. Approximately 420 stu­ dents are selected for the junior high honors choirs from a field of 880. At the high school level, individuals are selected through an audition in which they perform solo and sight read. Approximately 200 students are chosen for each regional honors choir from a field of 400. Both choirs are comprised of outstanding singers in Michigan. 4:30 p.m. at Western Michigan University. The Junior High Honors Choir will re­ hearse in Midland. Holland, Saline and Ann Arbor and will perform Saturday, Jan. 20, at the University of Michigan. Representing Hastings in the Junior High Honors Choirs are Jacqui Beduhn, Dave Gallagher, Ashley Ingle, Katie McKinney. Jessie Mikolajczyk. and Adam Sheldon. The students are under the direc­ tion of middle school choir director Karen Schoen. High School Regional Honors Choir students from Hastings are Elijah Agee, Joe Miller, Rozanna Ortega, and Samantha Wallace They are under the di­ rection of high school choir director Patti LaJoye. Area lawmakers urge patience over election by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The aftetmath of the presidential elec­ tion understandably was the hot topic at this month's Legislative Coffee session Nov. 14. Tom Chadwick, representing State Senator Joanne Emmons, gave a brief overview of the important dates, with the most important being the Dec. 18 Elec­ toral College vote. He assured the small audience that the. "constitution provides all the answers." Jenny Haupricht, speaking on behalf of Third District Congressman Vern Ehlers said that the congressman believes that there are always irregularities. Ehlers has said. "Be patient and let the counts take place." Both speakers stressed how close the election was across the nation. A local perspective on the recount process was given by Carroll Newton, who partici­ pated in five recounts. Since the Legislative Coffee both Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith and Second District Congressman Flu clinics open to the public The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will begin holding flu shot clinics for the general public on Thursday aft-moon, Nov. 30. The clinic will be open to all area residents who are healthy, but wish to avoid contracting the flu this winter. The flu shots cost $10 and penumonia shots arfe $15. Medicare Part and B recipients may receive the flu vaccine at no charge. Those who have both Medicare A and B and Blue Care Network insurance must go to their Blue Care Network provider for free vaccine. Region B High, School Honors Choir students wilt perform Saturday, Dec. 2. at Those who decide to have their flu shots through the health department will be responsible for the $10 fee. The scheduled flu shot clinics in Barry County will be: • Thursday, Nov. 30, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Democratic Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets. • Wednesday, Dec. 6, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Wal-Mart, corner of M-43/M-37 and Heath Road. • Thursday, Dec. 7, 1 to 4 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Hall. Pete Hoekstra have issued press releases. Hoekstra said on Nov. 17, "The 2000 elections will go down in history as one of the most interesting and controversial events." Smith reported that he has been con­ cerned with the subjective nature of the recount process in Florida. All three congressmen have been pay­ ing close attention to developments in Florida. The Florida State Supreme Court issued a decision Nov. 21 that hand counts must be completed and cer­ tified by 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26. In other issues facing both the country and the state, Haupricht said that two is­ sues will face the session that will be held following the Thanksgiving holiday besides the need to pass the final budget bills. Ehlers anticipates that amnesty for il­ legal aliens living in the United States and ergonomic regulations will be acted on during the "lame duck" session. Ehlers is trying still to reach a com­ promise that will not impose too great a cost on small businesses. Chadwick said concealed weapons will be one of the bills voted on during the lame duck session in Lansing. Em­ mons, meanwhile is in line for the num­ ber two position in the state senate when it reconvenes at the beginning of next year. The vote will be on Nov. 28. Chadwick said that there are always many bills that don't make it through the legislative process. "There are always winners and losers." Emmons will attend the Dec. 11 Leg­ islative Coffee session. Tom Moeller rep­ resenting the Barry County Area Cham­ ber of Commerce invites the public to at­ tend. Legislative coffees are held at the County Scat restaurant �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday November 23. 2000 LETTERS from our readers... Reverse racism too often ignored in national media To the editor: There is a lot more racist rhetoric and hate speech coming out of black mouths today than there is coming out of while mouths. If there is a race v>ar going on. as some intellectuals have contended, it is being waged by blacks against whites. Let’s look at some hard numbers compiled by the U.S. Justice Department and published in the November December issue of the “Ameri­ can Enterprise" magazine. Blacks, who arc less than one-eighth of the U.S. population (12.6 percent in 1995, to be exact), never­ theless commit more than one-third of all serious crimes. In statistics published in 1991 by the Jus­ tice Department one finds the follow ing • There were 100 rapes committed by whites against blacks, but 20.204 rapes committed by blacks against whites. • As for robberies. 7.031 involved a white perpetrator and a black victim, and 167.924 robberies involved a black perpetrator and white victims. What inferences may be fairly drawn from these numbers'’ One is certainly that both the Federal Government and the news media arc hypocritical. I cannot recall a federal prosecution of a black for a “hate Write Us fl letter: TTe Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish rnonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Know Your LEGISLATORS: US. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office E Hiding, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. ■ I' US. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Hofland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, tax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. crime" against a white, yet both the federal government and the news media seize on any incident of white crime against blacks to perpetuate the myth that white Ameri­ cans arc virulently racist. A history professor recently pointed out that the stabbing murder of an 82-ycar-old Alexandria. La., woman barely got men­ tioned in the news, despite the fact that the four black killers admitted that they chose here “because she was white. ’ That’s not a ‘hate crime’? Why didn’t the president comment on that? How come the national televisions networks didn’t pul that on the evening news. Do specials and Rolodex experts proclaim how ingrained black racism is against whites? This huge disparity between whitc-onblack and black-on-white enme is the ele­ phant at the tea party that both the press and the federal government p-etend they can’t see. Another inference that can be fairly drawn is that pizza drivers and others who decline to deliver in black neighborhoods al night might not be. as they arc accused of being racist. They are just prudent I can tell you that many white liberal journalists and politicians, quick to pronounce sclf-nghteous judgments in these cases, arc them­ selves afraid to go into those neighbor­ hoods at night. Heck, there arc neighbor­ hoods that even the police arc afraid to go into. Furthermore, if there is any racism in the court system, it favors blacks, not whites. Convictions rates arc lower for blacks than they are for whites in 12 of 14 felony cate­ gories tracked by the U.S. Bureau of Justice statistics, according to American Enterprise magazine. America has become an intellectually dishonest nation. No one wishes to talk honestly about race and a lot of other sub­ jects. By the way. in 1994, a firearm was pre­ sent at only 12 percent of the violent crimes committed in America. Crime is a people problem, not a hardware problem, and more than one-third of it is located within 13 per­ cent of the populations. I here is a lot more racist rhetoric and hate speech coming out of black mouths today than there is coming out of white mouths. There is not a single white racist anywhere who has |f>y national following in theiUmted btthB.tfbu.can not say that about black racist. Look at the elephant. (Author’s note: Please remember that according to racial statistics and census fig­ ures. “whitc(s),” as a racial group or descriptions, also includes mestizos, mid­ dle easterners, and other mixed-breed pcopics.] James Axle. Plainwell Gore and Bush would ‘chicken out’ To the editor: An informal poll question: Would you be willing to accept the outcome of an armed duel between the two pretenders to the office of president of the United States, the purpose of which to determine the most qualified individual to be Commander-mChief of the United States Armed Forces, and the other duties of the office prescribed by the United States Constitution? Former president George H. Bush demonstrated his willingness to put his life on the line when he had airplanes shot out from under him during World War II. Nei­ ther of the current pretenders to the office have served in combat with their lives on the line for the nation Many Americans lost their lives defend- ing freedom, from the Revolutionary War to the Persian Gulf War. Because of these peo­ ple we still have our liberty. Those who seek the office of president of the United States should commit their lives and loyalty to the service of the country. Would they be will­ ing to nsk dueling for the responsibility of the office? Of course, cither one could “chicken out" and abandon the office to the one who is willing to take up arms to defend the nation and the office of president Perhaps I am cynical, but I expect both the pretenders would “chicken out." This is. of course, a purely academic question. Frederick G. Schantz, Hastings Jail inmates among shelter heroes To the editor: I am writing in regards to the Nov. 16 Banner article that covered the completion of the new Barry County Animal Shelter. I was rather pleased with the article in its entirety, however. I believe one important fact was left out. A large majority of the work was done by Barry County Jail inmates. I was among many of the inmates who participated in the project and I’m sure I’m not speaking only far myself when I say that we took great pride in the project. Granted, it was an opportunity for us to have a “taste of freedom," but more importantly, an opportunity to give back to the community. Of course we’ll take pride in knowing that the shelter will stand well beyond our lifetime and that we took part in it, but I also think that it was a missed opportunity for society to give an “atta-boy" to those of us inmates who participated. We’re punished (and published) for the mistakes we’ve made. Many of us occasion­ ally, could use a little boost to our self­ esteem. It is my understanding that there is sup­ posed to be a plaque acknowledging our efforts to be displayed at the shelter, but I also believe that acknowledgement in the media would also have been appropriate. I’d like to close by saying, “Way to go guys, we did ourselves proud.!" Robert E. Benjamin Jr., Barry County Jail Inmate Hastings shows it has lots of talent To the editor: We arc grateful to all in our community' who enthusiastically supported “Boppin for Books,’’ an evening of entertainment in sup­ port of the Library Building Project. We know that most who attended were as awed as we at the incredible talent present in our community. The wealth and variety of acts made for an unforgettable evening. We know those who gave so generously of their talents also appreciate those who attended for their energetic applause. The Hastings public schools let us use their auditorium and many volunteers worked behind the scenes to add to the plea­ sure of the evening. The whole evening was a triumphant example of all that is excellent about our community and we laud those who worked so hard to create and support a real commu­ nity celebration. Mary Diane Hawkins Louise Hurless Does Bush deserve public’s trust? To rhe editor ... George bush has told us repeatedly I trust the people.’’ He says he wishes to “restore honor and dignity to the White House." If these arc his true sentiments, he would certainly not want to obtain the White House through a seriously flawed voting process. I’m waiting for Governor Bush to demonstrate his honor and trust by calling For Your Convenience... Use the NEW SERVICE at J-Ad Graphics Quality PHOTO PROCESSING! Fast, Quality, Convenient! for a rcvbt’c In'precincts where it is qvjdcnt ' ‘ - the will of the people has not been deter­ mined. Should he not do this and go on to become president, he will serve his presi­ dency deserving no more trust from the American people than his predecessor docs. Mike Johnson Hastings Correction The names of freshman Eric Lawrence (honorable mention) and senior Jessica Wcinbrcnner (high honors) inadvertently were omitted from the listings of the Hastings High School honor roll that appeared in last week's edition of the Banner. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Can. .945-9554 WeJt'l Sueitiiui... H^ngsBaNNER PUBLIC OPINION: Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hunters go back to class? There have been reports of a number of hunting-related accidents already this fall. Do you think hunters periodically should take hunter safety refresher courses? Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Ovtsion ot J-Ad Graphcs Inc 1351 N. M-43 Highway Hastngs, Ml 49058 0602 (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs PfesxJeni Joyce Ryan Treasurer Frodorlc Jacoba Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T \bung (Editor) Elaine G»oert (Assistant Edito-) Shelly Sulset Helen Mudfy Patricia Johns Mary McDonough James Jensen Shawna Huboarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Oassrfiea ads accepted Monday nwougn FndayBa m to5 30 pm Saiu'day 8 30 am ■ Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year in Barry County S27 per year in adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastmgs Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 4 Justin Hutchins, Hastings: Bob Tingley, Lake Odessa: Roger Gormley, Bloomingdale, NJ.: Seth Temple, Caledonia: "Yes, because it’s something serious enough that it should be taken seriously." "Yes. they should, because gthey forget the little things." "Yes. It’s important for hunters stay up to date and know the rules. It is most important to be safe’." "Yes, 1 do, at all ages, every couple of years or so. I have taken one and shot two deer this year." Curt Rozell, Caledonia: "While some have been raised in families where good hunting practices are taught, safety classes aren’t so important. Perhaps some people should be tested periodically." Gary Shoffner, Hastings "I guess loo much training from my perspective can’t happen. Whether you take a formal class or you are get it from an experienced hunter, you can’t have too much i raining." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 23. 2000 - PagaS Tess E. Caldwell Frank Duane Hobbs ! BAUFORT- Frank Duane Hobbs. 76. of Baufort, widower of Joan Wagoner Hobbs, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000. in Baufort Memorial Hospital. Services will be private. Mr. Hobbs was bom July 21, 1924, in Battle Creek, Mich., a son of Walter Hobbs and Emma Thornburg Hobbs. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He was a met­ allurgical engineer for 1VACO and a Professional Engineers of Ontario. Canada. Surviving are a son, Jon Hobbs of Aylmer, Quebec; a daughter, Linda Rubel I of Winnipeg, Canada and four grandchil­ dren. Anderson Funeral Home, Beaufort is in charge. Norval L Nielsen HASTINGS - Mr. Norval L. Nielsen, age 91, of Hastings, died early Monday. Nov. 20, 2000 in Pennock Hospital. Mr. Nielsen was bom on Sept. 2, 1909 in Oakfield Township, Kent County, Ml, the son of Sofas P. and Anna (DuBois) Nielsen. He was raised in Kent County and attended the Oakfield School and Greenville High School. He was married to Kathryn E. Matthews on June 23,1930 and she died June 5,1997. The couple lived in Greenville, Rockford and Grand Rapids before moving to the family farm on North Broadway near Hastings in March 1936. He was employed at Consumers Power Company for 15 years before becoming a full time dairy farmer. He built an c-jtstanding herd for Jerseys. He sold Jerseys in 1973, but continued to actively grow crops until he retired in 1992. He was a member of the Jersey Cattle Club, Barry County Farm Bureau and the Welcome Comers Grange. He attended the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church, and was a long-time 4-H leader. Mr. Nielsen was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughters. Noragene Miller in 1969. Mary Sutherland in 1975; and a brother, Clair Nielsen. He is survived by a son. Robert Nielsen of Naperville, 111.; daughter, Nancy Gilmore of Kalamazoo; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Nov. 22, 2000 at the Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiated. Burial was at the Fuller Cemetery. Carlton Township. Barry County, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Disease Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Barbara A. (Granz) Freer KALAMAZOO - Our dear Barbara passed away Tuesday morning. Nov. 14. 2000 and is now at peace. She was bom March 22, 1938 in Detroit. Ml, the daugh­ ter of Edward and Stepheny (Labus) Granz. She was a graduate of Hastings High School in 1955. She attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Barb was employed with the City of Kalamazoo since 1971, working in several departments, and currently worked at the Water Reclamation Department. She enjoyed cooking and baking, creating spe­ cial items on her knitting machine, and helping others. She loved animals, and was a loving and giving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Surviving are her first husband. Nelson Hine; husband. Clare; three children. Pat (Mike) Cox of Portage. Sherry Summerfield of Kalamazoo, and John (Carrie) Hine of Wayland; seven grandchil­ dren, Erin, Adam. Haley, Kelly, Kyle, Michelle, and David; sister, Carol (David) Balko of Trenton, Ml; and niece. Kate (Ralph) Adkins. She was preceded in death by her parents. Barb's caring ways will be greatly missed. In according to her wishes cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service was held Monday. Nov. 20, 2000 at Unity Church, 910 W. Main, Kalamazoo. Rev. Marty Neuman officiated. A private interment was held in Fort Custer National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Humane Society or YWCA Domestic Assault Program. Arleita E. Holley______ | KALAMAZOO - Mrs. Arietta E. Holley, age 77, of Kalamazoo and formerly of Battle Creek, died Saturday. Nov. 18. 2000 at Borgess Medical Center where she had been a patient for 13 days. Mrs. Holley was bom Oct. 11, 1923 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Henry Burton and Elizabeth (Greitman) Shay. She returned to Battle Creek to live after her husband retired from the military, moved to Ft. Myers. FL in 1984 and then moved to Kalamazoo five years ago. She was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School in 1941. She was employed by Clark Equipment Company. Michigan Bell Telephone Company and Eaton Corporation. She was married April 11. 1942 in Battle Creek to Robert H. Holley who nreceded her in death on June 3. 1999. She served on the patient board at Parkview Pines Assisted Living Center. Kalamazoo. Mrs. Holley is survived by her daughter. Saundra L. Welcher of Kalamazoo; sons, Robert W. and Gene H. Holley, both of Battle Creek, Randy J.F. Holley of Madison, Wisconsin, and Gerald E. Holley of Ann Arbor. Ml; nine grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band, Robert H. Holley in 1999 and broth­ ers, Burton F. and John H. Shay. Services were held Wednesday at Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Rev. Don DeYoung officiated. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery, Barry County. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes or Heart Associations. Arrangements were made by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Tess E. Caldwell, age 84 of Middleville, passed away Thursday. Nov. 16. 2000 at home. Mrs. Tess E. Caldwell was bom on Aug 6. 1916 in Rochester. Utah, the daughter of John H. and Annie M. (Conover) Funk. She was raised and attended school in Ferran. Utah. She was married to Glendon Caldwell on • Dec. 13. 1936 in Ferron, Utah. They lived in Ferron. Utah most of their married life before moving to Michigan. She was employed at Ferron Cafe and later The Emery County Nursing Home in Ferron. She also was a hairdresser although she had no formal training, she specialized in Finger Waves. Mrs. Caldwell was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Sew and Sew Club, she loved taking care of her family, canning and baking and usually on a coal or wood stove until later years. She loved her house plants and gardening. Surviving are her three daughters. Gwen (Lynn) Steward of Middleville, Sandra (Larry) Poland of Hastings, and Bette (Mike) Thornton of Tucson. Arizona; one son. Lee (Paula) Caldwell of Ferron, Utah; special granddaughter. Diane (John) Hightower and Steven of Grand Rapids; 16 grandchiMren; many great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; one sister. Genevieve Anderton of Salt Lake City. Utah; and two sisters-in-law, Louise Funk and Reva Hunter of Ferron, Utah. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Glendon Caldwell and daughter. Susan B. Cammack. Funeral and.committal services were held Sunday afternoon al the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Elder Kenneth Stewart officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Township Ambulance. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Hastings FFA travels to national convention By Jacob Rohe Hastings FFA Reporter The Hastings FFA traveled to Louisville, Ky., for the 73rd national FFA Convention during the week of Oct. 24-28. The local members who attended were Sirena Miller, Sarah Barry, Jacob Rohe, Kristan Pettit. Holly Wilson, Elizabeth Meek and Justin Peck. Their advisor. Sher­ ri Snyder, also attended. The students attended convention ses­ sions and seminars, along with about 50,000 other FFA members from all over the nation. These sessions and seminars talked about leadership in agriculture and natural resources. There was also a career show. Different companies, such as John Deere, Dekalb, and Wrangler that had pam­ phlets on their companies and industry. Also Chevrolet, Ford, and Dodge were there with some of their new vehicles to show off. Colleges and universities were there to talk to students about possibilities for their future. One of the keynote speakers at the con­ vention was “Inside Edition’s” Debra Norvill. She talked about the teens being themselves and keeping their goals. Other speakers talked about reaching for goals and keeping priorities, even as teen-agers. The Hastings FFA chapter also had many tours around Kentucky. The first was in Bowling Green at the Corvette Museum and Corvette Factory. At fic factory, Sny­ der was selected from the group to start a brand new Corvette hot off the line. They also visited the Louisville Slugger Museum and factory. There they saw how baseball bats arc produced. They also explored the Churchhill Downs Museum, where the Kentucky Derby is held. At the convention, there was a hypnotist, who The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applica­ tions from interested citizens to serve on the Substance Abuse Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator's office, 3rd floor of the courthouse, and must be returned by December 8, 2000. irthdau Nov. 22 DREWLUSTEY .Cwe-m**, Veul The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens to serve on the Parks & Recreation Commission. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator’s office, 3rd floor of the courthouse, and must be returned by December 8, 2000. The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested attorneys to serve on the Building Authority. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator's office, 3rd floor of the courthouse, and must be returned by December 8, 2000. made all who went cry with laughter. It was hilarious to sec FFA members and advisors act like martians, dogs, pop singers and bull riders. Tim Johnson, principal of Hastings High School, also went on the trip with other administrators from Michigan. The Hast­ ings FFA chapter took the principal out to dinner one night to Joe’s Crab Shack. On the last night of the trip in Louisville, the members and their advisor attended a dinner boat cruise with other chapters from Michigan on the dinner boat cruise aboard the Star of Louisville. Justin Peck attended this convention as a trumpet player and band member. He qual­ ified for the National FFA Band and was one of only four selected from Michigan to attend. The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens to serve on the Mental Health Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator's office, 3rd floor of the courthouse, and must be returned by December 8, 2000. We are looking for a few good people to help us take care of pur customers’ needs. If you are honest, dependable, like people and have the ability and willing­ ness to learn, then we would like to talk to you. We have openings for nights & weekends and possibly days. If you’d like to know more, please stop in and see Dawn at Delton Shell, or call (616) 623-5001 wvvwwwwvwwww The Hastings Police Dept, would like to remind residents that there is NO PARKING on city streets between 2 a.m.-6 a.m. Winter is fest approaching and vehicles need to be off the streets to allow for safe snow plowing. THANK YOU Special of the Week THANKSGIVING FEAST '' 93 CHEVY WORK TRUCK 4X4 to be prepared al the Dowling Country। AUTOMATIC - RUNS GREAT! _______ Chapel. Anyone in the community is welcome. Dimer is al noon. Donation only. Need a ride? Cal 1(616) 721-8077 or (616) 945-0723. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Saia THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L. Hamilton Jr., an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to AAA Mortgage and Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 24 1996. and recorded on July 29. 1996 n Liber 667, on Page 827, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., Assignee by an assignment dated July 24. 1996. which was recorded on December 30.1996, n Liber 681. on Page 939. Barry County Records, on whir* mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND 14/100 dollars ($63. 256.14), including interest at 9.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w* be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on December 14, 2000 Said p-amises are situated in VILLAGE OF WOODLAND, Barry County. Michigan, and we described as: The South 4 Rods of the North 1/2 ot Lot 5, Block 1 of the Village of Woodland. according to the recorded Plat thereof, in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 21. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale. Dated: November 2.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-583-1306 Trott 8 Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *97053412 Mustangs (11/30) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals wil conduct a public hearing for the following: CASE NUMBER V-52-2000 - Gerald 8 Linda Molitor, (wpllcant). LOCATION: At 4210 Trails End on ths lakeside In Ssc. 4, OrengevMe Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect two (2) house additions 16.5x28 ft. & 2x30 fl shaped and a 9x11 fl; also one (1) garage addi­ tion 9x4.5 fl. afl to an existing house and attached garage that is too doee to the side lot Hne 11.7< at the NE comer and 14.2-ft. al the SE comer (the minimum is 16-ft.) in the RL-1 zoning district. CASE NUMBER V-63-2000 • Delton Floral, Inc., (applicant); Ira Stephen 8 Jennie Osgood, (property owner). LOCATION: Across from 10121 S. M-43 Hwy. on ths West side between Detton and Pine Lake Rds. in Sec. 6. Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting three variances: 1. To erect a flower shop 40x80 ft. too dose to the road right way 14.7 ft (the minimum N 20 ft. co the aide yard for a comer lot) and loo dose to the rear lot line 10 ft. (the mini­ mum is 20 ft.). 2. To erect a greenhouse 30x60 fl. too dose to the rear lot line 10 ft (the minimum is 20 fl.) in the C-1 zoning district. 3. A variance to have a 33 ft wide easement (the minimum is 66 fl. per Section 4.41) through the property. CASE NUMBER V-54-2000 - Rick 8. flslglor. (^pttcant); Clayton Reigler 8 Cleone Tobias, (property owner). LOCATION: On Sission Rd. on tie South side Detween woooscnooi ana ouenier rtas. si uec. 14, Irving Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance for a parcel with less than the minimum required 220 ft. of road frontage and less lot area than the required one (1) acre tn the AR zoning district. MEETING DATE. December 7, 2000. TME:7a0pjn. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Law Building al 220 West Court Street, Hastings. Michigan. Site inspection of the above described proper­ ties w* be compietad by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing wfl be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may bo mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (616) 948-4820 The variance applications are available for public inspection a! the Barry County Planning Office located at 220 West State Street in Hastings. Ml 49058 during the hours of 8 ajn. to 5 pjn. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please can the Planning Office at (616) 948 4830 for further information. The County of Barry win provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered al the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the moeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County ot Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or caHmg the folowing: Michael Brown, the County Administrator at 220 West Stale Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891. Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk (11/23) VISIT US on the NET with up to the moment information on news items HUMY OH THIS OHfl SALES HOURS: Monday & Wednesday until 8 Tue, Thu & Fn until 6 Saturday unbl 3 ytm Ejceedm TanEuncnnonsis>Ftmr Tuum.' Coll 616-948-8000 Today or toll froo 1 -888-494-5539 Logon at jadnews.com �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 23. 2000 Irol L Wells LAKE ODESSA - Irol L Wells, age 35. of Lake Odessa and Woodbury, passed away at Heartland Healthcare Center on Sunday. Nov. 19. 2000 Irol was bom in Woodbury on Feb 25. 1915 to William and Cassie (Rawson) Wells, Sr He attended school in Woodbury and Woodland through the eighth grade when it became necessary for him to leave school and go to work to help his family during the Depression. Irol was proud to have finished his edu­ cation after he retired, and graduated at the top of his class at Lakewood Adult Education in 1975. He was a member of the Lakewood United Methodist Church. He had retired from E.W. Bliss after working as a press maker for 40 years. He loved to spend time tinkering in his garage, as well as hunt and fish. Irol was a perfectionist and could be stubborn and cantankerous, but fullyopened his heart to those he loved. He was preceded m death by his parents, his wife. Nellie; his brother. William Wells. Jr.; and his sisters. Bessie Geisel and Neva Smith. irol is survived by his children. Jeff (Judy) Wells of Lake Odessa, Curt (ChristyI Wells of Lake Odessa, and Saundra (Pete) Schanski of Ionia; his grandchildren. Darcy. Amy. Enc. Chad. Casey. Renee. Lyndsey. and Matt; and his great grandchil­ dren. Alayna. Amara. Alex, and Ashley. The funeral service was held at Koop* Funeral Chapel on Wednesday. Nov. 22. 2000. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. if you cannot attend, please sign the fam­ ily’s Memory Book at www.webobit.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Activities Fund at Heartland Healthcare Center or the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Arrangements were by Koops Funeral Chapel. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice * Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9 30 a.m . Sunday School 11:00 am.. Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p.m . Bible Study St Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m 2601 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer, Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p m.. Sunday Masses 8.30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.. Confession Saturday 3 30-4 15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stele Road. Hastings. Mich. W. C ayton Garrison, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m . classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10 45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service, 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. arc: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or rim grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058., .Pastor Soo Han Yoon Phond 567-4061 Worship Ser­ vices: Sunday. 11 00 a.m.. Sunday School. 10 a.m for all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE," 600 Powell Rd . (One mile cast of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday School Classes 9 45 a m. SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10 45 am. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Thursday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m All ages always wel­ come SPECIAL: CREATION SCIENCE EVANGELISM VIDEO SERIES (very imforma­ tive, but light-hearted) by Dr Kent Hovind. Sundays 7 p.m. starting Sept 10 thru December EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St (corner of S Broad­ way and W. Center St.). Church Office (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr F William Voctberg, Director Sunday Worship Ser­ vices - 8 am. and 10 am Chil­ of Music dren's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a m Sunday Nursery Avail­ able at 10 a m Wednesday Choir Practice al 7 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9 45 am Sunday School Hour. 1100 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6 00 pm. evening Service. Wednesday 7 00 p in Sen ices for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 pm.. Thursday Bible Study 7pm If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 a.m. Worship 11 00 am. Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p m WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 am. Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Box a.m.. Worship 11 a m . PO 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor. A mission of St Catholic Church. Hastings COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DcAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 45 a m Traditional; 10:15 a m. Sun­ day School, 1115 a.m. Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Junior church Youth group. Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m For more information call the church office Rose Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Sutc Rd and Boltwood St, Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday9:45 am Sunday School. 1045 a m. Morning Worship. 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Wednesday. 6:30 p.m.. Kid’s Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Saturday services arc at b 00 p.m. Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a.m., 9:55 a.m. and 11.20 a.m. Tuesday prayer and share time 10: 00 a.m., Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 630 p.m also Nursery and chHdrtnY aetrvitiex Bible study Wednesday. 9:00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study For fur­ ther information call the church office thru the 4th grade available for p.m Sunday and Wednesday services, nursery thru age 3 for Saturday service. Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours. Wed /Thun. 9 a m. to 12 noon Sunday Morning: 9:30 a m. Sunday School. 10:45 a m. Morning Worship; Sun 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship (Gr. 6-12); Sun evening service as announced in weekly bulletin 6 p.m.. Wed 6­ 8 p m Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5th). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m ); Wed 7 p.m Prayer Mtg. (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ vices • 9.15 a.m. Morning Prayer, 11:00 a m Holy Communion Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6.00 pm For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hustwick 948-9604 Rev Deacon David S. Mohrhardt 517-627. 9830 Tradil’onal 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all ser­ vices Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Min­ istries 9:30 a m Sunday School for all ages. 10 45 a m . Morning Worship Service. 6:00 p m. Evening Service. 7 00 p m Sr. High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p m . Awana. Sr and Jr. High Youth. Prater and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-80G4 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing This information on worship senices is pro­ vided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. Nov 26 8 00 A UMS Worship. 9 30 SuocCy^l^.Ull ages). 5 00 - Mission Disciples. 6 00­ 8:00 p.m. High School Youth. Middle School Youth Thursday, Nov. 23 10:00 am.. Worship. Thanksgiving Saturday, Nov. 25 8:00-100 am. Jaycecs Dinner Prep; 8:00 Narcotics Anonymous Tuesday. Nov. 28 7 00 p.m. Sun­ day School SUIT. 7 30 Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Nov. 29 9 00-4 00. Painting ClassFel­ lowship Hall; 10 00 a m Word­ Watchers. 7 00 Worship. Drama Disciples HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Church Pone (616) 945­ 9574. Barner Free building witi elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship service over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a.m. Intcnm Pastor David B. Nelson Music Director is Karen Vander Gool Sunday. Nov. 26 - speaker will be Margaret Hollenbeck. 8:30 a.m. - Alterna­ tive Worship Service. 9 30 am. Sunday School - every Sunday, classes arc available for everyone Classes for children and youth are based on grade level Three classes: Goodwill, Genesis. In His Steps and Young at Heart are taught for adults 10 30 a.m - Cof­ fee Fellowship Radio Broadcast 11 00 a.m - Traditional Worship Services childcare available for nfants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade We have Pioneer clubs every Wednesday from 4 90 p.m to 5 00 pm. directed .y Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Ed­ ucation Wednesday. Dec 6 - Fam­ ily Night - Spaghetti Supper - 6 30 pm to 8 30 p m FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Thursday. Nov 2 - 8 30 am Women’s Bible Study Sunday - 8 30 a m Chancel Choir. 9 00 a m Traditional Wor­ ship Service; 9 20 a m. Childen’s Worship. 10 00 am ''Coffee Hour" in the Dining Room. 10 10 a m Sunday School for all ages. II 20 a m Contemporary Worship Service. 11 50 am Children's Worship The 9-00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM The 11 20 Service appears on local ca­ ble throughout the week Nursery is provided during both service* Children's Worship is available during both *erv ices WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED ot Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions” - IIX S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St.. Hastings Rev. / AREA OBITUARIES NASHVILLE - Harold G. Hansen, age 78. of Nashville. MI died Thursday. Nov. 16. 2000 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mr. Hansen was bom on April 8, 1922 in Revanna. Ml the son of George and Carrie (Coleman) Hansen. He was raised in Giand Rapids, moving to the Nashville area in the early 1930 s. He attended the Alger School in Grand Rapids and Barry County rural schools. He was married to Marlin G. “Molly” Bera on Oct. 10, 1946 and she survives. The couple lived in Hastings. Woodland and in the Nashville area. He was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for 30 years in the engineering department before his retire­ ment. Mr. Hansen was a member of Nashville United Methodist Church, past board mem­ ber, trustee, pastor parish committee and the administration board. He enjoyed hunt­ ing, fishing, woodworking and was an avid reader. He was a former member and secre­ tary of Maple Valley School Board 1967­ 1973. member of Lodge No. 255 F&AM. past Master in 1978. Master of the Year in 1997, Excellent High Priest of Zion Chapter No. 171. Royal Arch Masons and member VFW Post No. 8260 in Nashville. Mr. Hansen served in the U.S. Navy from 1940-1946. He was commissioned as a Chief Petty Officer serving in the South Pacific. Awarded numerous citations including: American Area Medal, AsiaticPacific Campaign Medal. Phillipine Liberation Medal. Navy Unit Commendation medal, WW II Victory Medal and the American Defense Medal. Received a Presidential and Secretary of the Navy citation. He is survived by his wife. Marlin “Molly"; daughters, Susan Catherine -FHurry) Moore 6f Charlotte and Sarah Ann (Sid) Keriybh fer'Holland; son, Christian Eric (Becky) Hansen of VanWert. Ohio; grandchildren. Nathaniel and Kirsten Moore. Andrew (Kerri) Kenyon. Erica Kenyon; step-grandchildren. Bryce and Brooke Hartman; great grandchildren. Ellie and Drew Kenyon; step-great grandchil­ dren. Meagan and Taylor Hartman; broth­ ers, Frederick Hansen of Charlotte and Dean Hansen of Vermontville; sisters. Betty Trappen pf Grand Rapids, Carol Johnson of Middleville and Connie Chambers of Florida; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jermoc and Stanley Hansen; and sisters, Blanche Hummel and Florence Waal Funeral services were held on Monday. November 20, 2000 at Nashville United Methodist Church. Pastor Gail Patterson officiated. Burial was at Nashville’s Lakeview Cemetery with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville United Methodist Church. American Diabetes Association or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. I Cloyd A. VanAman, Jr. HASTINGS - Cloyd A. VanAman. Jr., age 79. of Hastings, died Friday. Nov. 17, 2000 at his home. He was bom Oct. 30, 1921 in Battle Creek. Mich., the son of Cloyd A. Sr. and Laura L. (Ulrick) VanAman. He attended school in Hastings and Freeport. Mr. VanAman served in the U.S. Army Air Force from Aug. 20, 1942 until his dis­ charge on Feb. 14. 1946. He married Margaret (Jane) Fisher on April 7. 1954 in Freeport. Mich. As a hobby, he enjoyed fishing in his leisure time. He worked in supervision at E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 40 years, retiring in 1991. Mr. VanAman was preceded in death by one granddaughter. Amy VanAman. broth­ ers. Harry. Arthur and Carl VanAman and sisters. Jessie Kosbar. Agnes VanAman and Lila Hewitt. Surviving are his wife. Margaret (Jane) VanAman. two sons. Jeffery (Judy) VanAman of Hastings. Brian (Janice) VanAman of Hastings, two daughters. Tina (Matthew) Houchlie of Nashville. Toni VanAman of Shelby ville, nine grandchil­ dren. two great grandchildren, a sister. Mary (Donald) Kidder.and many nieces and nephews Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Hospice A memorial service was held Monday. Nov. 20. 2000 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Dr. Brent Branham offi­ ciated. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home MarkG. "Kinky” Kime WYOMING - Mark G. ’’Kinky" Kime, age 44. of Wyoming and formerly of Hastings, died Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at Spectrum Health-East in Grand Rapids. Mr. Kime was bom on October 16, 1956 in Ionia, the son of Glen and Joyce (Bouchie) Kime. He was raised in the Clarksville area and attended Lake Odessa schools, nx>ving to Hastings at age 13, and graduated from Hastings High School in 1975. Mr. Kime was married to Harmony L. Hayes on May 26, 1984 and she survives. He had lived at his present address for the past 12 years, moving there from Hastings. Mr. Kime was employed at the J.L. French Company in Grandville since 1988. He was a member of the Avengers Motorcycle Club, U.A.W. Local #19 and was an ordained minister. Mr. Kime was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife. Harmony; daughters, Naichcle Kime of Wyoming, RcxAnne (Eric) Hertgers of Comstock Park, and Carmony Allen of Kentwood; son, Erik Kime of Wyoming; mother, Joyce Kime of Hastings; sisters, Joyann Kime of Hastings, and Michele Peltier of Indiana; nieces and nephews. 4 .. Visitation will be Friday, November 24. , 2000 from 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 25, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at Hastings First Baptist Church with Pastor Daniel L. Currie officiating. Burial will be at Clarksville Cemetery in Clarksville. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Gladys P. Cairns LAKE ODESSA - Gladys P. Cairns, age 92, of Brown Road, Lake Odessa and for­ merly of Hastings, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000 at her home. Miss Cairns was bom on Feb. 17. ;908 in Irving Township. Barry County. Ml, the daughter of Everett and Elizabeth (Boyes) Cairns. She was raised in the Irving Township. Freeport and Hastings areas and attended the Fillmore school and Freeport school graduating in 1928 from Hastings High School. She went on to attend Barry County Normal receiving teachers certifi­ cation. later her B.S. Degree in Education from Western Michigan Teachers College and her Master's Degree in Education from the University of Michigan. Miss Cairns’ teaching career spanned 44 years, teaching in Barry County rural schools. Pentwater Schools and 22 years in Saginaw before retiring in 1973. She moved to her present home in 1993 from Saginaw. She was a member of Hastings First Presbyterian Church and Church Circle #3. member Michigan Education Ass’n and Ionia County Retired Teachers Ass’n. She is survived by her sister. Bernice Cairns of Hastings; sister-in-law. Anna Cairns of Hastings; nieces. June Hecht of Lake Odessa, Harriet Proefrock of Dowling. Barbara Thombcrg of Hastings. Judith Herrera of Arizona; nephews. Carl Barcroft of Freeport, Robert Babcock of Dowling. Harold Lenz of Wayland. Karol Owen of Richland and Lee Cairns of Hastings; and many great and great great nieces of nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, five sisters and three brothers. Senices were held Saturday. Nov. 18. 2000 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. G. Kent Keller officiated. Burial was at the Dow ling Cemetery. Baltimore Township. Barry County, Ml. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry' County Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Sharon Lee Gilmore SAN FRANCISCO - Sharon Lee Gilmore, age 43 of San Francisco. California and formally Hastings and Battle Creek, died Thursday. Nov. 2. 2000 in San Francisco. She was bom Jan. 21, 1957 in Hastings, the daughter of Patrick Gilmore and Norma (Hammond) Earl. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1975, and received her LPN degree at Kellogg Community College. She lived in Battle Creek for several years then moved to California in 1985. She was employed in home health care services for many years. She was preceded in death by her father Patrick Gilmore in 1983. Surviving is her mother and stepfather. Norma and Lew is Earl of Dowling, brother Michael Gilmore of Dowling, sisters. Marda Gilmore of Craig. Alaska, Teresa (Christopher) Pash of Nashville, grand­ mother. Anna Sylvester of Hastings, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Nov. 25. 2000 at 1 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Larry Griswold officiating. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery in Vermontville. | Emma J. Townsend . HASTINGS - Mrs. Emma J. TownSend. 89, of““ Hastings and formerly of the Battle Creek/Bedford area died Friday, Nov. 17, 2000 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Townsend was bom on Jan. 19, 1911 in Battle Creek Township. Ml. the daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Phillips) Packard. She was raised in Battle Creek, South Dakota and Bedford areas and attended school there. She was married to Chester Townsend in the early 1930’s and he died in 1979. Mrs. Townsend moved to Hastings in 1993 from Bedford, Ml. She was a Ralston-Purina Company in Battle Creek for a few years, did domestic work and was a homemaker. Mrs. Townsend was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters; Elvah Briggs and Mary Cordes, and ar infant brother. Edward. She is survived by a brother. Robert Packard of Hastings; four nephews; one niece; and several great nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Monday, Nov. 20. 2000 at Bedford Cemetery. Rev. Lynn Wagner officiated. Burial were at Bedford Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. William H. Hart HASTINGS - William H. Hart, age 87, of Hastings, died Sunday. Nov. 19. 2000 at Carveth Village in Middleville. He was bom July 3, 1913 in Orangeville Tow nship. Michigan, the son of George and Lena (Havens) Hart. He attended school at Brush Ridge and Hastings High School. He married Thea C. Gillons, April 29, 1933 and she died Nov. 24. 1998. Mr. Hart was a life long resident of Barry County, where he was an auctioneer for 40 years, a dairy farmer, sheep shearer, cattle buyer and seller, EW Bliss Co. for 15 years and retired in 1979. He enjoyed hunting, and was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by his wife Thea, daughter Patricia Ferguson in 1997, and a sister. Mary Monyon. Surviving are daughters. Joan Allerding of Naples. Florida. Jeanne (John) Schowalter of Richland, 10 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, sister Doris Vrooman of Grand Rapids, many nieces, nephew s and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 24. 2000 at 11 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Dan Graybill officiating, burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are being made by Girrbach Funeral Home. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 23. 2000 - Page 7 Squid dissection provides hands-on learning LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Students in Michelle Benningfield's fifth grade class at Central Elementary got a chance to carve up squid last week during a squid dissection exercise. The exercise was part of the students' study of invertebrates, Benningfield said. Benningfield and Hastings Middle School agriscience and biology teacher Carrie Carl led the students through the dissection process. "This is so much more fun than looking at a picture in a book,* Benningfield said. The squid were obtained from Felpausch, she said. Above, Benningfield assists Kim Main (left) and Sarah Hiiriev. Students had to follow a particular process during the dissection exercise. Above are Troy Burch (left) and Madelynn Hinkle. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Page Kienzle (left) and Nichole Thompson search fortheir squids' eyeoalls. Delton food service workers get wage hike by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Delton Kellogg School Board Monday approved an across-the-board 2.75 percent wage increase for district food ser­ vice workers for the year 2001. Food service employees arc members of Local 547 of the International Union of Operating Engineers. The union is cur­ rently operating under a three-year contract that expires Dec. 31, 2001. The contract al­ lowed the union to renegotiate wage provi­ sions after the second year of the contract, which expires this Dec. 31, Superintendent Marsha Wells said. Also al Monday's meeting, the board voted to join 265 other school districts across the state in a civil suit against the state of Michigan which asks the stale to provide adequate funding for programs the state legislature mandates, such as special education. According to the Headice Amendment, the state has to provide funding for pro­ grams it requires school districts to offer. The suit, called "Durant III," follows two similar suits, Durant I and Durant II, which also asked the legislature to fund programs it mandates. The first suit resulted in a cash settlement made to those districts pressing the suit and an across-thc-state payment by the legislature to other districts. The second suit, which was also decided in favor of those pressing the suit, resulted in lesser payouts that covered the suing districts* at­ torney fees. The third suit seeks to "correct the mech­ anism the state has established for identify­ ing special education funds." Wells said. Wells said the district estimates it is be­ ing underfunded by SI83,000 for special education costs in the 2000/2001 school year. MAkg A QOOP ttSMS GSTTJR! BARRY COUNTY RESIDENTS Owner-Occupied Properties: Home Improvement Loans Interest Rate—0% to8%* depending on income and household size Income Limit —Maximum of $43,575 ‘Annual Percentage Kxlctf APR) "ill be bight:. For cvamplc.» kijn ul $KJIO with an microi rate at 1*. "ould hate an APR of 1.56*.. For information call 616/693-2271 Available through: Barn Count) Home improvement Program Barn Counit Board of Committionert A MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Neil C. Vanderroest, an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis f/k/a Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis, a Federal Savings Bank, Mortgagee, dated May 15.1996. and recorded on May 28.1996 in Liber 661, on Page 751. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is darned to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYTWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND THREE AND 31/100 dollars ($82,203 31). includ­ ing interest at 8.375% pet annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part o. them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1 .-00 p.m., on January 4, 2001. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the point commonly described as Land Contract recorded in Liber 404. Page 699 and tn the Memorandum of Land Contract recorded in Liber 424, Page 172 as being 1.250 23 feet East of and 247.75 feet North of the Southwest comer of Section 6. Town 1 North, Range 10 West. Prairieville Township, Barry County. Michigan; thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West 158 feet to the True Point of Beginning, thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West. 25 feet; thence South 66 degrees 03 min­ utes 38 seconds West 50.60 feet; thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West 7.15 feet; thence North 38 degrees 44 minutes 00 seconds West 294 75 feet, thence North 52 degrees 07 minutes East 100.00 feet; thence South 38 degrees 46 minutes 26 seconds East 218.09 feet; thence South 45 degrees 03 minutes 42 seconds East 52.72 feet; thence South 66 degrees 16 minutes 00 seconds East 126.13 feet to an intermediate traverse line of the shore of Pine Lake; thence along said traverse line South 09 degrees 56 min­ utes 36 seconds West 79.27 feet to the end of said traverse line; thence North 81 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds West 124.25 feet to the point of beginning. Including lands lying between said intermediate traverr® line and the waters of Pine Lake. Subject to an easement for purposes of ingress and egress 12 feet in width, the Southeasterly line of which is described as. Commencing at the point commonly described in Land Contract recorded in Uber 404. Page 699 and in the Memorandum of Land Contract record­ ed in Uber 424. Page 172. as being 1,250.23 feet East of and 247 75 feet North of the Southwest corner of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County, Michigan, thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West 183 00 feet, thence North 14 degrees 21 minutes 44 seconds East (previously described as North 14 degrees 25 minutes East) 88.00 feet; thence North 45 degrees 03 minutes 42 seconds West 29 65 feet to the pemt of beginning; thence South 61 degrees 18 minutes 52 seconds West 104 66 feet to the point of ending The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a m which case the redemption period shall be 30 dnys from the date of such sale Dated: November 23. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Frfe <990909807 Panthers (12/21) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Patricia Maul, of 3513 Bridge Park Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058. to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR­ PORATION. a Michigan Corporation, of 2505 East Paris SE, Suite 200, Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546, dated November 18, 1997, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds 4o< the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on November 20. 1997, in Document No. 1004388, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $94,964.99, and no proceedings hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power nf sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on December 28, 2000, at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 10.51 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation, does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: Beginning at a point 528.58 feet due South and 635 23 feet due West of the East 1/4 post of said Section 26, thence South 15 degrees 49* East 133.31 feet; thence South 65 degrees 10’ West 24.45 feet; thence South 66 degrees 47* 30' West 306.47 feet; thence South 68 degrees 32* 30" West 303.91 feet; thence South 79 degrees 14’ 30’ West 368 55 feet, thence South 68 degrees 4’ 30‘ West 269 50 feet; thence South 71 degrees 54’ 30' West 386 15 feet; thence South 71 degrees 50' 30' West 518 22 feet, thence North 01 degrees 48' 30" East 309.76 feet; thence North 77 degrees 27* 30' East 150 feet to the Place of Beginning; thence South 01 degrees 48* 30" West 135 feel; thence North 77 degrees 27' 30" East 75 feet; thence North 01 degrees 48' 30" East 135 feet, thence South 77 degrees 27* 30" West 75 feet to the Place of Beginning Also known as Lot 36 of an unrecorded Bridge Park Plat. Commencing at the Northeast comet of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 3 North. Range 8 West; thence South to the Thomapple River, thence West 2.689 feet, along Thornapple River, thence North 167 feet, to the Place of Beginning, thence North 135 feet, thence West 75 feet, thence South 135 feet, thence East 75 feet to the Place of Beginning Parties of the sec­ ond part to mamtam road directly in front of their lot at all times. This is known as Lot <31. in sec­ ond row. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale Dated November 14. 2000 BRANDT FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC BY DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 401 Munson Avenue. P.O Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231) 941-9660 Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgagee (12/21) MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey Donald Hause and Dons Z Hause as husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Concord Funding Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 24. 1997. and recorded on October 6. 1997 m Document No 1002481. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to The Bank at New York, As Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as November 1. 1999 among Credit Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC. Financial Asset Securities Corp., Litton Loan Servicing LP and the Bank of New York. C-Bass Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates. Senes 1999-C85 without recourse. Assignee by an assignment dated August 23. 1999, which was recorded on October 17, 2000. Document No. 1050842, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is darned to be due at the Gate hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR AND 85/100 dollars ($141224.85). including interest at 10.750% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 4/1 and 10/1 of each year. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pzn., on December 14. 2000 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this Commitment, situ­ ated in the County of Barry, City of Hastings. State of Michigan, is described as iotows Lot 5 of supervisor Glasgow's Addition to the city, formerly Village ot Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 ot plats, page 3. Also that part of Lot 7 of said Supervisor Glasgow’s Addition to the City, tormerty Village of Hastings, described as com­ mencing on Hanover Street at the Northwest cor­ ner of Lot 7 of said plat, thence Easl 121.8 feet thence North 31 feet tor the place of beginning, thence North 30 feet to the South line of Lot 5 of plat, thence East along the South line of Lot 5 ot said plat 82.5 feet, thence South 30 feet thence West 82.5 feet to toe piece of beginning. Also toe East 132 feet of Lot 7 of said Supervisor Glasgow’s Addition to the City, formerly Vflage of Hastings, except commencing at toe Southeast comer of Lot 7 of said plat, toence West 107 feet to the piece of beginning, thence West 25 feet, thence North 103.7 feet, thence East 25 teeL thence Scuth 103.7 leet to toe ptece ot beginning The redemption period shaH be 6 month(s) from toe date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from toe date ot such sale. Dated: November 2, 2000 FOR IN -ORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-59^1303 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Re *200015815 Ravens (11/30) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A D0T. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the cond it ions of a mortgage made by William J. Alen A Married Man and Linda F. Allen Hie Wife (original mortgagors) to investaid Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 21, 1999, and recorded on July 28. 1999, in Document No. 1033094. Berry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company of California. N.A., as custodian or Trustee. Assignee by an assignment deled July ?6.1909. which was recorded on April 17, 2000, in Document #1043193, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE ANO 90/100 Dollars ($57,943.90). including interest el 11.990% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage Will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1.*00 p m., on January 4. 2001. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 103 of the plat of Hastings Heights, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof. Also commencing at the Northeast comer of said Lot 103; thence North 88 degrees 30' East 20 feet. toence South 1 degree West 100 feet; thence North 88 degrees 30'West 20 feet; thence North 1 degree East 100 feet to the place of beginning, being a part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 8, Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Also, beginning at the Southwest comer of Lot 4 of the Plat of North Ridge Estates #1. according to the recorded plat thereof, thence North 88 degrees 30 00" West on the extension of the South line of said plat 60 00 feet to the East Ime of an alley vacated on October 24. 1966; thence North 01 degree 00' 00* East (measured as North 01 degree 00* 27" East) along said East line 130.0 feet; thence South 88 degrees 30’ 00” East 60.00 feet to the West line oi 'aid plat; thence South 01 degree 00’ 27" West along said West line 130.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the oate of such sale. Dated: November 23, 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Frfe <200023830 Cougars (1221) The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 23. 2000 - Page 15 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 23. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Hiemstra and Victoria Hiemstra husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc dba America's Wholesale Lender Mortgagee, dated December 6. 1999. and recorded on December 20. 1999 in Liber Document No 1039348, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTYFOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR AND 44/100 DOLLARS ($44,274 44) including interest at 12 500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, of some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p m on January 4. 2001 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The East 1/2 of Lots 81 and 82. Rat of the Village of Orangevale, according to the recorded Rat thereof m Liber 1 of Plats, on page 14. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 16. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593 1306 Trott 4 Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200023897 Mustangs (12/14) Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting November 8. 2000 Meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m Board members present Supervisor Goymgs. Treasurer Nottingham. C'erk Nichols. Trustees Herzog, an J Miller and members of the public. Agenda was approved Minutes of Regular Board Meeting held October 11. 2000 were approved as presented Comments and Petitions from public: Trustee, Teresa Miller recommended calling Gove for grants Rebecca Gray and Supervisor Goyings con­ gratulated all newly elected officials and Thanks to members leaving office Supervisor. Treasurer, and Clerk's reports placed on file Approved Budget amendments. Pine Lake Fire Dept Report placed on file. Police Dept. Report placed on file and Police Policies and Procedures placed on table Appro^bd InBat Aid Agreement with Gun Rams TcMnsh^* * * uJ X ' Adopted Ordinance #110. Approved Ford and Karosas to be placed back on SWBCSWA Delmquent Roll with matter to be taken up at the November 20. SWBCSWA Meeting and Clerk to forward information to SWBCSWA and its attorney Tabled Pine Lake Assoc, proposed Assessment District for Aquatic Plant Management Project Approved regulation of signa and billboards along state highways. Approved purchase of bullet proof vest for police dept and budget amendment Approved Delinquent Gypsy Moth Tax Roll. Motion approved to pay outstanding bills in the amouirt of $15.002 64 Meet ■ng adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Normajean Nichols. Clerk Attested to by: Lloyd Goyings. Supervisor (11/23) FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in tne conditions of a mortgage made by BRYCE D BECKETT, a married man and CHARLA D BECKETT a married woman, husband and wife to Concord Funding Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 1. 1997. and recorded on July 10. 1997 in Liber 701. on page 442 Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee by mesne assignments to STERLING BANK AND TRUST. FSB by an assignment dated March 11. 1999. and recorded on March 16, 1999. as document #1038075. Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY SIX AND 90,100 Dollars ($38.246 90). including interest at 11.990% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wdl be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 p.m on January 4. 2001 Said premises are situated m the Townshp of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 1 near Lane Estates Rat #1. according to the recorded Rat thereof, as recorded m Liber 6 of Plats. Page 7. A P N 08-014-140-002-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241? in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 7. 2000 STERLING BANK AND TRUST. FSB Assignee cf Mortgagee DAVID J BENNETT THAV. GROSS. STEINWAY 4 BENNETT 30150 Telegraph #444 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Attorneys (248)645 1700 (12/14) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry AMENDED NOTICE OF INFORMAL PRO­ BATE NOTICE OF CREDITORS Decedont e Estate File No. 2000-229M-DE Estate of: Maxie Whitaker, deceased. Date of birth: 9/4/14. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: The decedent, who lived at 6921 Cambridge. Shelbyville. Ml 49344. died Aug. 11. 2000. ' An application for informal probate was filed by Keith Russell Whitaker. 6921 Cambridge. Shelbyville. Ml 49344 On Nov 2. 2000 the Barry County Robate Court. Court 4 Law Bldg.. 220 W Court St. Hastings. Ml 49058 granted informal probate NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Keith Russell Whitaker, named personal repre­ sentative or proposed personal representative or to both the probate court at Court 4 Law Bldg . 220 W. Court St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice: Date Nov 15. 2000 Stephen M Kantz (P15688) 550 Lincoln Road. M-89 West Ostego. Ml 49078-1071 (616) 694-9482 Keith Russell Whitaker 6921 Cambridge Shelbyville. Ml 49344 (616) 664 3254 (11/23) FREE Seminar Reveals.,. 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AS AN ADDED BONUS, you will receive a free audiotape of your choice! “6 Deadly Mistakes Made In Setting Up a Will or Trust and How to Avoid Them" OR “Mutual Fund Management Secrets Money Managers Don't Want Published” Holiday prayer This lovely prayer appeared in your col­ umn on Thanksgiving Day 40 years ago. I rccilc it every Thanksgiving when I say grace at the table. Please print it again for others to enjoy. - Ann *n Scottsdale. Ariz. Dear Scottsdale: With pleasure. Here it is: Thanksgiving Prayer We come to this table today. O Lord, humble and thankful and glad. We thank Thee first for the great miracle of life, for the exaltation of being human, for the capacity to love. We thank Thee for joys both great and simple For wonder, dream., and hope; For the newness of each day; For laughter and song and a merry heart; For compassion waiting within to be kin­ dled; For the forbearance of friends and the smile of a stranger; For the arching of the earth and trees and heavens and the fruit of all three; For the wisdom of the old; For the courage of the young: For the promise of the child; For the strength that comes when needed; For this family united here today. /h<wila$e. {licenses Ronald Pierre Montague. Hastings Frances Louise Sheflcr, Hastings. Jason Allen Markley. Hastings Karyn Lee Rose. Hastings. Darren Patrick McKinstry, Hastings Brook Lynette Rasmussen. Hastings. Christopher Jon Trumpowcr. Delton Kathryn Ann Mclntrye, Delton. Of those to whom much is given, much is required. May we and our children remem­ ber this Amen Friendly split Dear Ann Landers: After four years to­ gether. my partner and I arc calling it quits. The breakup has been friendly, but I wonder if his reasons arc legitimate. “Phil” has two male friends that he is quite close to. I’ve always gotten along fine with them, but Phil used to invite them to join us every time we went out. I told him it would be nice if just the two of us could have an evening alone occasionally. Phil said he is breaking off our relation­ ship because I don’t care for his friends the way he docs. I have never kept Phil from seeing his friends, nor would I. It would not occur to me to force him to love my friends or even my family. I do not understand why his friends take precedence over his life with me. Do you think Phil had an ulterior motive for breaking up with me, or do you think his friends put the kibosh on our relationships? - Dumfoundcd in Minneapolis. Dear Dumfounded: You went with Phil for four years and think perhaps his friends ruined the relationship? If that’s the case, it must not have been very solid. I hope you will forget about Phil and develop another relationship - one where the fellow docs not put his pals ahead of you. You arc better oft' without him. Always late and and and and LEGAL NOTICES . ' -«U ■ FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Richard Gary Sunior and Debra S Sunior, husband and wife of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagors to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee dated the 16th day of December. A.D , 1999. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 13th day of January. AD. 2000, in document #1039754 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was there­ after on. to-wit the 21st day of December. AD.. 1999, assigned to Banker s Trust Company of California, NA as Custodian or Trustee, thru mesne assignments and recorded on March 17. 2000 m the office of Register of Deeds in docu­ ment #1042197 for said County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. al the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $104372.92 (one hundred four thou­ sand three hundred seventy two dollars and nine­ ty two cents) including interest there on at 13.8% (thirteen point eight) percent per annum. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained m said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute ot the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice rs hereby given that on Thursday, the 14th day of December. AD., 2000. at 1 00 o'clock said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described m said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece of parcel of land situate m the City of Hastings, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and oesenbed as follows, to wit: The North 1/2 of Lots 1166 and 1167 of the City of Hastings, formerly Village of Hastings, accord­ ing to tne recorded plat thereof TAX ID 08-055 201 397-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale D«. ted November 9. 2000 WELTMAN. WEINBERG 4 REIS CO L PA By Daniel E Best (P58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee 755 W Big Sever. Suite 310 Troy. Mi 48084 248-362-6100 (12/7) Dear Ann Landers: How long should I wait for an invited dinner guest to show up? The last time I invited my son and his fam­ ily to dinner, they arrived two hours late. He even called before leaving his house to let me know they were on the way, and the drive should have taken about 45 minutes. I cannot remember a dinner when they ar­ rived on time. I was taught that being late for dinner without a reasonable excuse was rude and an insult to the hostess. My mother-in-law says I should wait for him and reheat the food, even if it ruins the dinner. I say we should wait 15 minutes, and if he doesn't show up. start without him. What do YOU say? - Out of Sorts Out West. Dear Out of Sorts: I say. put the dinner on hold for 20 minutes at the most. When Mr. “Sony I’m Late’’ arrives, stick his dinner in the microwave, and make no apologies. Do the repairs? Dear Ann Landers: My parents have lived very frugally through ’he years, even though their annual retirement income is well over $100,000. My husband and 1 are busy professionals. We make decent money (not fabulous), and we work long, hard hours. Whenever we have a problem in the house or with the car. we call in a profes­ sional. We do not have the time to fix things ourselves, and we arc fortunate to have enough money to pay for these repairs when they arc necessary. My parents, how­ ever. insist on doing everything on the cheap When they were younger, my father used to fix everything around the house. Now that he is too old to do these odd jobs himself, he expects my husband to handle them. I’m talking about painting the house (inside and out), repairing the plumbing, laying title in the bathroom, fixing the roof, and putting up cabinets. My parents can well afford to hire pro­ fessionals to do this work, but they insist that my husband handle the problems. To be honest, Ann. he docs not have the time to do these major repairs. We would offer to pay someone, but frankly, our budget cannot manage repairs for two households, and it seems like something in our house always needs fixing. Also. I resent that my parents refuse to part with a dime, when they know what an inconvenience these repairs arc to my husband. 1 don’t w~ant to be unkind to my parents by saying no to these requests. We need your thinking on this one, Ann. Is there any way we can get them to leave us alone with­ out looking like the bad guys? - Put Out in Oklahoma City. Dear P.O. in O. City: Probably not - so tell your parents when they call about something that needs fixing or replacing that your husband is swamped with work and cannot accommodate them, but you will be happy to call the appropriate repair person for them. Then do it. • Good fortune Dear Ann Landen: This is for “Cyn­ thia." the woman who dislikes your howwc-mct stones because they make her feel inadequate. 1, too, had trouble finding a decent rela­ tionship. I spent a lot of time looking, dat­ ing the wrong men. and feeling sad, lonely and left out. One day. I realized I might NEVER get married. I took a good, long look at my life and decided it wasn't so bad. I stopped yearning for what I didn’t have and focused on what I did have, and con­ cluded that I had more than most people. I filled my life with friends and fun activities. At one of those fun activities, I met the most wonderful man in the world. Wc were married a year later. I don’t want to tell Cynthia she will meet the man of her drcams if she slops looking. She might not. But cither way, she should try to make her life more enjoyable for her­ self and stop worrying about other people. A side effect is that happy people arc more fun to be with; they aren’t “heavy furniture” like the “downers ’’ - Kelly in Indianapolis. Dear Kelly: 1 like your style - optimistic, courageous and adventuresome. It’s no wonder you landed on your feet and met the man of your dreams. I predict a bright and happy future for you and your beloved. Gem of the Day: Just before Super Bowl XXI, a newspaper reporter asked the Den­ ver Broncos’ John Elway, “What’s the stu­ pidest question you’ve ever been asked?” Elway replied without missing a beat, “That* it.” ••••• Do you haw questions about sex. hut no one to talk to? Ann Landers' booklet, "Sex and the Teenager." is frank and to the point. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. HI. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send 54.55.) 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Attractive, Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting November 13. 2000 All Board members and 6 citizens present Approver agenda minutes with corrections, standing reports and bills Approved purchase of bar code scanner for Voter program and small tree removal at Cedar Creek Cemetery Meeting Adjourned at 7 27 p m Linda Eddy-Hough Clerk Attested to by Patnca Albert Supervisor (11 23) New Dimension quality-built homes in a great neighborhood, HOMES with all the beauty, amenities and convenience you could desire! rs 1132 Hunters Glen Blvd Wavland ♦ Michigan 49348 616-792-8888 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 23. 2000 - Page 0 From TIMS to TIMS... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Charies Casey at Amphibious Training Base By Joyce F. Weinbrecht July 24 and 25. 1944: "Dear Mom. Dale and Levi. “It’s hotter than a devil’s den on a holiday and you can't do a doggone thing about it except sit around and perspire until you can feel your cars floating n sweat. The chief put me on a detail painting the skin of a landing barge I had to stand in a barge to paint the sides and every once in a while a large wave would-come up and under-the barge and raise the barge up and let the ship down and then the situation would reverse. “Well, I got duty last night. That was why I couldn’t finish it then, [his letter started on the 25th] so I’ll do it now. I haven't received only the one letter you wrote telling me about your new job down at Wilcox’s. “It’s crowded in the hut. so I just came outside and began to write. There arc so many airplanes here they have to keep half of them in the air so that they can have enough room for those on the ground, and even at that the ones on the ground have to hold hands to have enough space. “This morning I had a real experience. After muster, or roll call, seven other fcllows and myself were selected by a lieu­ tenant to come with him to the engineering department. Well, we went over and then when we got there the lieutenant didn’t know what in tarnation he had gotten us over there for. as he was just told to select some men to bring over for a work detail. The ’looic’ dismissed us and we all sat around for further orders. “The other seven sat near the building talking to the ‘looic,’ when up came, who but the lieutenant commander and finds me sitting on a post some 20 yards away from the building all by my little self, and me without a thing to worry me and feeling fine spirited, too. “Well, he thought that I was in a class Liat, at that moment, v.as tn session in the building and begins io lay down the law to me. although he didn’t use cuss words, but those he did use were very near it. After above five minutes of discussion he finally got calmed down enough to ask me whether or not I was in his class or on a work detail. Then to his dismay, I told him I was on the lieutenants work detail and that mom. taught me a lesson, which is keep quiet and when whoever is criticizing you runs out of wind just tell them where they arc almighty wrong in their opinion of you. Sincerely. Charles" July 31. 1944: Dear Mom. Dale and Levi: “I was out working on the beach only, but just a few minutes ago it [a storm] came in raining cats and dogs. The fellow who brought us down Jo the beach on the bus surmised rain and came back on the double with the bus just two minutes after the rain had started to come down. You could see the ocean out to the horizon change from green to all different shades of blue to shades of black. There were some small boats going to and fro along the beach and you could sec large waves come rolling along and rock them like a small cradle. “I wrote both Emmajcan and Izola last night. Clyde sent me $10 for the leather jacket I sold him w hen I left home from my boot camp leave. “How is your garden or is it nearly all gone? Izola wrote saying that her potatoes were not panning out very well this year, but I kind of think that everything is going to work out all right in their favor. She wrote of how Anna fell down and skinned her nose on the floor. “Is Dale still working over to Spellman’s? And if he is. how long will he be there? I am going to write Spellman [Casey] and I might Hnd time to write to Rex [Casey] also tonight. “We have working details down here and every day there is somebody who will fall out of the detail and duck around the comer Firemen operating the burner controls in the engine room of an oil burning war­ ship. Charles Casey was ranked as Fireman 2nd Class. with his hat in his hand and then he’s off like a shot out of a gun. There is much for the M.A.A. to do but prevent all the others from trying to get away also. “Well then it is almost time for supper, so I’ll sign off for now and remind you I am wishing you luck everybody. Sincerely. Charles.” Aug. 2. 1944: “Dear Mom. Dale and Levi: “Received your letter that was written the 28th and was pleased to hear from you. I am in a unit now and soon will be in a crew; but as yet I am not going to school but expect to in about two or three days. “We moved from the receiving center in our huts that we arc going to be in while we arc in school yesterday forenoon. The only difference in the place is here we have lock­ ers instead of our sea bags and we have to muster only twice a day instead of three, but those who want to go on liberty have to muster three times so as to get on the liber­ ty bus. “Ybur telling of how Frank Granger died and was buried docs look as though whiskey was responsible for his death. “We just got back from the obstacle course only a few minutes ago. The obstacle course is just as the name implies it to be and at the very beginning of the course is a pit about 16-fcct square and thrcc-fcct deep, and it’s filled with water. There arc ropes dangling down from poles and the object is to swing cross on the ropes from one side to the other without getting your feet wet. It gets an awful long story when you get to the end of it. "I might be home in time this winter to get some of your cherries you canned this summer. You say the potatoes arc not turn­ ing out so good. Well. I think the blight is responsible for the faction in the grow ing of the spuds. “No. I haven’t received any of the four [Hastings] Banners you sent to me. although they' might come through today. Good luck to you and all. Sincerely, Charles." Aug. 6. 1944: "Dear Mom. Dale. Levi: “Yesterday was captain's inspection as usual, but it was so hot out there on the dnll field that most everyone was sweating so hard that the sweat ran off of our chins like a dripping caves and every dnp that fell off evaporated before it hit the ground. “In the afternoon we went back to the drill field for mass games, leap frog, relay races and tug-of-war. Wc went through all the games first and had the tug-of-war last­ ly and the physical instructor said that whichever side won two-out-of-thrcc of the pulls were free to get a drink of water from the out-of-doors drinking fountain at the The Engine Room picturing some of the instruments which the crews of naval vessels had to learn to operate opposite end of the field. Well, as luck would have it. I was on the winning side and was allowed to get to the fountain before all the rest got there. “After the games were finished, wc fell in our proper divisions and went back to our huts to stay about 15 minutes, just long enough to get our books and be ready to go to our classes. The classroom wc were in was so hot the flics wouldn’t even bother us because wc were covered with so much sweat they would have had to swim in sweat to get at us. but they figure it best to leave us alone. “The chow house had watermelons for dessert last night, but it wasn't enough to satisfy our appetite, so wc had a fellow go outside of the gate and get a couple water­ melons for us. “I just received another of the Banners you sent me, which brings the total to three. “Well, this morning we did not have to muster until 9:45 and some of the fellows took advance of that and pre^tijj |n their sacksr^yt | couldn’t { sftepjhfty flbngcr because as soon as the sun comes up, it begins to get hot as all heck. We get paid this forenoon, which is a mighty welcome event to most of us. *1 would have liked to have been to the fair this year, but I guess that isn’t to be. but don’t discourage me as the Navy has just opened a park especially for all Naval per­ sonnel and their friends. It has movies, swimming pools, libraries, roller rinks, baseball and football fields and numerous other amusements and sports. “Take good care of yourself and good luck. Respectfully. Charles.” Aug. 12. 1944: "Dear Mother, Dale and Levi: “Well, Dale writes he is having trouble with school already and it looks to me that he wiirhavc trouble all this year. It's getting late and one of the fellows just got back from the tavern here on the base and he is so stewed that he can’t walk and can hardly sit down let alone stand up. He keeps mut­ tering about him writing to his wife, but he’s finally got disgusted and sent to bed. “Our whole crew has started to school today and wc will be in school for about six weeks. I went to Norfolk the night before last and ended up in Ocean View for the rest of the evening. I went to ride on the roller coaster and I met a fellow I went through boot with and he told me not to ride on it because it would scare me out of a year’s growth of beard. Well, before the evening was over I had him on the coaster along with me. ”Say. mother will you send me one of the combination locks I have at home there? Some of the fellows dow n here have gotten so hard up for clothes that they had to take some of my clothes without my permission. Well, that’s all for tonight. Until later. Sin­ cerely. Charles." Aug 13. 1944 "Dear Mother. Dale and Levi. “It seems to me that the WACs were rolling in without me taking any notice of them. We has e special liberty this afternoon and I intend to go to Virginia Beach. I went to Ocean View the night before last and rode the roller coaster. I am really telling you. it took my wind out. "They ha\e us attend school every minute they can spare us and then we have night school four times a week “There isn’t much happening here except the night of liberty and then about three o’clock in the morning you can see some of them struggling back in so sewed up that not a seam on them will leak water. "Emmajcan writes and wants to know of me if it would do to give Dad my address. Well. I don’t think it would be. as because of ii took so long for him to realize, that he had any children that I think he would for­ get all about me overnight It was an awful time for him to come to his senses because the longer he took, the longer it’ll take to make up to him It’s as your father used to say. if you don’t like a person then don’t have anything to do with them. "Well, its almost time for muster so I’ll ring off for now. Sincerely. Charles. P.S. This is getting worse with the weather when the cook don’t feel like working, we don’t cat.” Aug 14. 1944 "Dear Dale. "Well Dale. I don’t know whether I know the combinations to the locks or not. Try right to left past 4 to 36. right to 10. This is the combination of the copper colored one. Try putting the pointer to zero, turn 2 clicks left, two right two left and then right to 10 or the point opposite of the zero. If this doesn’t work on one. try it on the other sil­ ver colored one. the other combination is 2 clicks right. 3 left, and right I click past no. 5. Now if this doesn't work all you need to do is write me about it. On 'he silver ones and the copper one. turn them two or three times left, before working combinations. "Well Dale, I hope you get a good start in school this year and if you need any help just write and I’ll sec what I can do to help you out. Of course. J won’t be around home to help you. but I believe Mom can do bet­ ter than I could in helping you do it. If any of my clothes will fit you, well you arc wel­ come to wear them all. I will be able to send you some money for books and clothes lat­ er on this month. It won’t be much, but I believe it will help a little bit. “If you think you have a bad hole to swim in there you ought to be down to the Navy *Y' where there arc devilfish, jelly fish, the latter being the worst of the two because if he bumps you or you bump him. the place that he touches you will sting like you have to their bellies before they could get over the fence. “Well Levi, I can’t think of much more that would be of interest to you, so I’ll ring off for tonight. Sincerely, Charies. ’ Aug. 14, 1944: “Dear Mom. "In my last letter I wrote 1 asked if you would send me one of the locks. Well. I don’t need one now as I have one and won’t need one of those. Dale wanted the combi­ nation to the locks and 1 gave them to him and you ought to help him with the opening of them and if the locks won’t open with those combinations, then be sure to let me know. "Well mom, I don’t know what 1 can do to help you out in any way. but if you need any money. I believe I can help you out with a little bit. “Wc had mass games today and after that wc had tug-o-war and 1 was on the winning side again. In the mass games, we had to skip rope out to a given point and then skip it back to where wc started at. They then made us fold ropes up until they were no longer tian one foot in length and we had to hold them down far enough to jump through and then bring the ropes over our back and down in front and repeat this work out to the line and back again to the starting point. Our group goes on a hike tomorrow and I hope wc have the same old chief we had the last time. “Wc had five fighting instructions and gunning practice today, which took up a bit of our time today, otherwise I would have more time to write you and all the other folks back home. “I am not going on liberty in this town any more because the people treat all the sailors as if they were dogs and should be put on leashes and tied up to some dog house. “They have signs on the street cars for­ bidding whites and negroes from mixing on the cars and there is a $25 fine to all per­ sons who willfully violate these laws. “The automobile drivers never stop for pedestrians or other vehicles, but just blow their horns and speed right on. Whoever blows first has the right away on all streets. I sec one sailor get his toes run over by a car and the policeman just stood on the corner, never did a thing about it except ask the fel­ low if his toes hurt. “Well, so long for now. Sincerely, Charles.” More next week. poison ivy and it gels red like a drinker’s nose the morning after the night before. Well, so much for that. I must write more to Levi and Izola and Clyde. Sincerely, Charles. P.S. If the combinations don’t work then let me know and I’ll sec what I can do for you.” Aug. 14, 1944: “Dear Levi, “Well Levi, there isn’t much to say except that they arc trying to teach me something about machines and all that and something more, which even the instructors don’t know anything about. We arc getting instructions on centrifugal pumps and many other motors, engines, boilers and lots of the small machines. If I had your knowl­ edge of machines I might be able to get somewhere with the classes. “Well, I will try to finish this letter tonight and send it on its way. The class had some acetylene torch cutting today and sharing classes and some others we aren’t permitted to discuss. ’’ “I sure don’t know what to make of the pigs getting out over the fence except to offer an idea of putting magnets on their stomach so that it would bring the wire up comin9 Auction f — AUCTIONEERS — f KENDALL TOBIAS.........................................................................Hastings 945-5016 2 e FRED and CHARLENE LEWIS Pine Lake Area 664-4564 ★ REAL ESTATE & HOUSEHOLD AUCTION ★ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 AT 11:00 A JI. Location: In Hastings at 1512 S Jefferson Street. PERSONAL ITEMS STARTING AT 11:06 AJI .. REAL ESTATE OPPERED AT APPNOOL 1:36 REAL ESTATE: lovely 3 bedroom ranch style house with double garage on a 99x130 lot, see sepa­ rate ad in this issue for pictures and more details' ANTIQUES 6 COLLECTIBLES: Oak secretary; mantel clock; oak brides cupboard; dining room suite: wagons; desk chair, castor set; pictures and frames; dresser; dishes; spoons and rack; tackle boxes; oil lantern base; Strawberry Shortcake desk and chair and more! HOUSEHOLD: Freezer; washer; dryer; golf clubs; entertainment center Stoneware set of dishes; table and chairs; cookie jars; childrens toys from 1970*s: lamps; Mees; coffee & end tables; disk; kitchen; misc. Also, some tools: lawn furniture; yard sweepers: paint sprayer and more! ALSO, SslO wnnd storage MUbfl and HOCH MORE! OWNER, MARGARET GRONER. ★ ESTATE AUCTION ★ MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27 AT 12:00 PJI. Location: In Hastings al 232 S Jefferson (across from Brian’s Tires) VET SUPPLIES: Surgical lights; oxygen equipment; x-ray machine and table; sterilizer; surgical equipment; oxygen tank; 10 animal cages; vet tods; cattle dehomers; calf puBer; bull clamps; many vet supplies; vet cases; MUCH MORE' ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLES: Pitcher pump, rocker; juicers; Haveiand china; clothes bars; dish­ es; kitchen utensils; records; fruit jars; and more' HOUSEHOLD: Air conditioner; microwave; sm. elec, appliances; beds; dressers; stoves: dark room equipment; animal kick knacks, and more* MISC.: Tools: ladders; scales; tool boxes, and more! ESTATE OP THE LATE DR. FRED HAUSER, VETERINARIAN. ALSO, ITEMS PROM TNE ADVANCED COMMERCIAL PRINTERS OFFICE TO BE HOLD AT THIS AUCTION. ★ COIN AUCTION ★ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30 AT 6:00 P.M. (DOORS OPEN 4:30 PM) Location: From Hastings. W Stale Road (Not STREET). 5 miles west to Iraq* ois Trail, right I mile to Algonquin Lake Lodge. COINS: 350- lots of coins. Large variety. . ★ ANTTQUE/CONSIGNMENT AUCTION * NEW YEARS DAY MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2001 Location: Algonquin Lake Lodge. Hastings Once again we’re conducting a Hobday New Years Day antique auction. We’ve already had many quality antiques consigned, but have room for more Call soon to consign your antiques or collectibles. One or many' During this Thanksgiving season, we're thankful for all the people who've done business with us this year; for all the auctions we've had, for the sellers & buyers & for all the people who we've moved. Thank you and God bless! Kendall Tobias, Auctioneer �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 23. 2000 Pioneers post regional hoop win over Lakewood (cine t< think < I it... by Jim Jensen - There are many things to be thankful for, really Thanksgiving is truly one fine holiday. Thanksgiving ranks right up there with New Year's Day, which features hard­ hitting college football at its finest from dusk 'til dawn, and "Be Nice to Your Sports Editor Day," which we will push for in Congress when the new leaders finally take their places. Don't be perplexed, new holidays are invented every day, many to pad the pocket books of our ever-thirsty business world. What wc like about Thanksgiving the most is the fact that no presents are lequired. You reflect on what you're most thankful for, cat some turkey and catch the second half of the Lions’ game. This year, Detroit attempts to gobble up the New England Patriots on Thanksgiving. Wc may not be a history major, but we're sure that the Patriots are just as important as the Pilgrims in making this world the wonderful place that it has ultimately become. There are many things that we (Dave, that includes my friend. Jack Moss) arc thankful for. Here is the list of some of the most appreciated: 1. WML's Winning Season: Yes, Western Michigan University's football team is making a return visit to the Mid­ American Conference championship game following its 28-0 win over Eastern Michigan last Saturday in Kalamazoo. Two WMU Juds call Caledonia home, Chad Wangerii* and starting defensive end Marty Harig. Harig said to a Grand Rapids Press reporter after Saturday's shutout: "I just stood there for a couple of minutes, thanking God for everything, a great team, a great time here." Marty, we know what you mean. The Broncos are currently 9-2 and will be facing a team, Marshall, that it toppled 30-10 Oct. 5 in Huntington. But the Thundering Herd will be playing at its home field Dec. 2, so don't chalk up a league title yet. Remember Mt. Pleasant! Rumor is that WMU wanted...to clinch, the West Division at home, so that's why coach Gary Darnell dressed all of his walk-ons, put them in starter's uniforms and told them to lake the field and do their worst versus the Chippewas. It's been one great season, we thank Darnell and hope that he will spend a few more years in Kalamazoo. If not, coach a real team, like Oklahoma State, and don't settle for some second rate program like Rutgers. Rutgers? Let's all sing here... Fight on, fight on for Western... (that's all we know, end of music). 2. Shelter From the Storm: As the snow continues to fall and the deer continue to run, we arc reminded how fortunate wc arc to have a place where we can hang out and stay out of the way of all that is destructive in this wot!d. Seriously, we believe that all humans should spend a day old in the cold, to remind ourselves of how important it is to have a roof over our heads. If there are any deer who seek shelter during this trying time, please come down to Kalamazoo or Battle Creek during the Thanksgiving break and we will protect you. For dinner, wc promise not to include alarming specific items. 3. Shelter From Politics: Thanksgiving and football is an opportunistic time as political upheaval goes round in Florida (no we're not talking about Florida Stale and Florida or how stupid it is that Florida State is ranked in front of Miami despite the Hurricanes' head-to-head win over the Seminolcs). Wc realize that both the Republicans and Democrats strongly believe that everybody's vote should matter, but do they have to lay it on so thick. Puke! Wc believe that Andy Rooney has the best suggestion, let "Tweedledum" and "Twecdledee" share this office of president. "Tweedledum" (whichever one he is) can have friends stay over in the Washington bedroom Mondays and ’Twecdledee" (that would be the more intelligent one, we're still trying to figure that one out) can raise some dough Tuesdays. This sharing system will last all week and all important decisions can be made by someone real intelligent, like Jon Gambee's good friend Rush Limbaugh. Belter yet, we hear that Dan Quayle is looking for something to do. 4. Good Health: Thanks in part to the diabetic classes we took this spring al Pennock Hospital and the ever-rising rates we pay to keep our bodies in tip-top condition. (Remember, this is not an ad) Honestly, we realize even more how fortunate we are to have all of limbs in the right places and most of our brain still in working condition. Our short term memory (or is that our long term memory) may be a bit deficient, but we find that to be very valuable most of the time. Sometimes to be really happy is actually to be reilly dumb. Wc can relate. IONIA — Basketball is a game that is dictated by styles of play. Lakewood's girls' basketball team was able to hang with a talented East Grand Ranids opponent for the entire first half and a good portion of the third quarter Monday in Class B regional action at Ionia High School. But the Pioneers eventually look over the contest by playing their aggressive style of ball and the Vikings were not able to rebound from the onslaught. East (20-4) won the game 57-35 to advance to the regional final, also to be held in Ionia against Stockbridge (21-2). Stockbridge beat Ionia 45-41 in the other semifinal contest. The final score, however, was not a very good indicator of how close of a contest it was for most of the way. Lake wood (14-9) actually led 26-25 at the 4:15 mark of the third quarter before East put it in full gear and scored 31 of the final 41 points, us’ng its fast-pace style. "We started playing their tempo," Lakewood coach Mike Maciasz said. "We didn't get the ball into Stephanie (Maciasz) and (Audra) Love. We didn't get into our offense... that was the big killer." After a Stephanie Maciasz basket at 4:15, the Pioneers rattled off 14 of the final 18 points in the third quarter and continued its big run during the final eight minutes. Emily Braseth, the game’s leading scorer with 25 points, spearheaded the Pioneers charge, tallying 11 markers in the third, a total that included a pair of trifectas. f Lady Viking center Stephanie Maciasz led the blue and white Monday night with 14 points and scored 6 in the opening quarter. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Tony Bowne, Hastings' coach Don Schils and Jeff Storrs. 5. College Hoops: On Saturday, wc took a trip to Mt. Pleasant to see Tony Bowne and Jeff Storrs. Bowne is a freshman at Central Michigan University and is a red-shirt on the Chippewas basketball team. Storrs plays for Spring Arbor College. The two teams battled it out at Rose Arena. The game was tied after four minutes 2-2, but the Chippewas streak out to a 41-13 advantage at the half. CMU won 86-44, but Storrs nailed two three-pointers and finished with 6 points. After the game, we spoke to both Bowne and Storrs. Here are some quotes jotted down at courtsidc: Bowne — "This team, we're going to be a tough team. I'm looking at the positive aspects (of being red-shirted), I get an extra year of school and another year to become better. It's real tough for me. I'm not used to sitting on the bench, but I think it's for the best. I'm real excited about this game (with Spring Arbor). (Matt) Magee and (Ryan) Waller (both members of the Spring Arbor team along with Storrs) played on the same AAU team. Il’s great to sec everybody (from Hastings)." THANKFUL Continued page 11 Kim E'sie (12) takes it up strong against a pair of Pioneer defenders during Monday's regional contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Love and Stephanie Maciasz managed double digits for Lakewood's eagers. Maciasz scored 14 points for the night, including six in the first quarter with some nifty inside moves. At the end of the first, the Vikings led 9-6. The half ended tied, 20-20. Love found her mark in the second quarter, making three of Lakewood's five field goals. The last of those three was a shot that she rebounded and went back up strong to pul her team ahead 20-14 with two minutes remaining before intermission. Andrea Koch, Lakewood's senior point guard, picked up her third foul midway through the second quarter, forcing her to take a scat on the Viking bench. That loss, according to her coach, made an impact in how the game was played. "Wc were up six in the first half, then Koch got in foul trouble and we had to take her out," Maciasz said. "That limited our offense." Emily Braseth caught fire in the third quarter, helping the Pioneers to rediscover their winning formula. Brascth's three at 5:01 put her team up 25-24, her threepoint play on a fast break opportunity at 2:15 increased East's advantage to 32-26 and her trifecta with 15 seconds left in the quarter made it a 39-30 contest. "She's (Braseth) a good shooter," Maciasz said of the senior who is headed to Colgate. "We knew she would gel her po;nts." REGIONAL... A young baskethall fan watches his heroes and the action from press row. Continued page 11 Lakewood's Andrea Koch (22) drives in for a lay-up as East's Julia Braseth (30) applies the defense. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lady Vikings win district title with upset of ‘Cats DELTON — Determination, confidence, defense, solid play from its bench and an ability to knock down its shots from the charity stripe helped Lakewood post its first girls' district basketball championship in I0 years last Friday night. The Lady Vikings stunned the heavily favored Wildcats from Wayland Union High School 53-43 in a thriller al Delton Kellogg High School. "That was our big goal (a district title) at the beginning of the year," Lakewood coach Mik. Maciasz said. LakewocJ (14-8) outscored Wayland (17-6) 19-9 during the final eight minutes and for the game knocked down 25-of-31 of its attempts from the free throw line. Talk about personal efforts, the Vikings' Audra Love, Ashley Frost, Kim Elsie certainly came to play. Love, a senior, led Lakewood with 22 points, including nine in the 19-poinl fourth quarter. The district championship is one she and the other three seniors trvlv covet. TITLE... Continued page 12 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday November 23. 2000 - Page 11 Buffalo, Jennings take out Tar Heals Lakewood wins overtime thriller over Hastings DELTON r- One four-minute overtime to determine which team would advance into a district final was the challenge facing Lake wood and Barry County foe Hastings last Wednesday (Nov. 15) in girts* basketball action at Delton-Kellogg High School. And with Audra Love and Stephanie Maciasz leading the way with six and five points, respectively in the overtime session, the Vikings came away with a thrilling 49-44 triumph. Maciasz and Love also led Lakewood for game scoring honors with 21 and 12, points respectively. Maciasz scored just two points in the first half, but came on strong at the end with seven markers in the third quarter, seven markers in the fourth and five more in the extra frame. "Stephanie made some great shots at the end, especially the free throw al the end of regulation." With three s-conds to play in the fourth quarter, Maciasz tallied a basket and converted a free throw for a three-point play that sent the game into overtime, 37-37. Lakewood wasted little time gaining the upper hand. Maciasz scored on a put back at 3:30 to make the score 39-37 Vikings, Love connected on a soft jumper at 2:40 to give her team a 41-39 advantage. Love scored a four-point play at 2:14 to put Lakewood ahead by three (45-42), Love scored on a three-point play with 44 seconds remaining to give Lakewood a 48-42 lead and Andrea Koch sank a free throw in the waning seconds to close out the scoring (49-44). The game’s first half featured few points and plenty of turnovers by both teams. Hastings led at the intermission, 12-10. Coach Maciasz knew his team had to play better if they were going to move on. "I thought that we were really nervous at the start of the game," he said. "We would steal the ball, but then they would steal it right back. I told them at half that if they wanted to win, they could only have five turnovers." The third quarter was faster and more furious. Lakewood outscored Hastings 11-9 during the eight minutes, but a basket by Lady Saxon Kate Martisius with three seconds to go knotted the score at 21-2). A three point play by Maciasz gave the blue and white a 21-17 advantage with 1:57 to play in the third, but Hastings was able to score the final four points. Hastings outscored Lake wood 11-6 during the opening four minutes of the fourth quarter and a layup by Liz Nida put the Saxons in charge at 3:58 32-27. But Lakewood did not left up and thanks to a five-point quarter from Kim Elsie were able to send it to the overtime. Coach Maciasz gave special praise to Elsie and his point guard, Andrea Koch. "Elsie came up with the points that won it for us; we needed that," Maciasz said. "Koch did a nice job when they had (he two press on us and was 4-for-4 from the floor. Our guards contributed by controlling the ball." Lakewood pulled down 33 total rebounds (Love had 13 and Maciasz 11), dished out nine assists (Koch had five) and made 17 steals (Koch Hastings’ Katie Noteboom (22) leaps to save a ball from going out of bounds as Lakewood's Audra Love (24) looks on. (Photo by Perry Hardin) From the field, the Vikings hit 20-of-51 shots (39 percent) and were 8-of-15 from the charity stripe (53 percent). Nida topped Hastings with 11 points, Martisius added nine markers and Laura Dipcrt tossed in 8 points. Nida had lour field goals and three of them were threepointers. In the regular season opener for both teams. Lakewood won 47-32. But this time, Hastings turned in one of its best efforts of the entire season and took it down to wire. "It was the first time all season that we played with everything we had," Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh said. "We executed well and played good defense. We had just two defensive breakdowns in the last couple of minutes... and in a tournament game that's all it takes." But Laubaugh was pleased with his team's final game and looks forward to years to come. "We talked about it, no matter when the season ended, we wanted it to end on our terms," Laubaugh said. "When you look at the whole thing, you’ll see that we did play well. We can’t be disappointed, the girls gave it all on the floor. We’re learning what it takes to be a winning program, we're raising the expectations to win." The University of Buffalo scored its biggest win ever in women’s basketball Saturday, as the Bulls knocked off No. 22 North Carolina 95-89 in its season opener at home. Former Hastings High School athletic star Virginia Jennings was a major contributor in the Buffalo hoop effort. Jennings, a freshman who starts at point guard, played 33 minutes, scored 9 points, dished out 6 assists, pulled down 5 rebounds and made I steal. From the field, Jennings was 4-for-8 with one of the four makes being a three-pointer. Buffalo’s starting lineup includes two others from Michigan: Mari McClure (Rochester) and Katie Blazewski (Plymouth). McClure was the game’s top scorer with 35 points. The Bulls led by as many as 12 points during the first half, but the Tar Heels trailed by just one at the half. Again. Buffalo sailed out to a big lead (16 points) in the second half, but with six minutes to go North Carolina was again within a point. Down the stretch, the Bulls opened up their advantage by knocking down its free throw shots. Press aids team in first victory Hastings* eighth grade Courthouse League girls basketball team opened its season with a 34-25 win over Harper Creek. The area eagers broke open a close game in the second half with a full court press that managed 15 steals. Kayla Arnie had 5 steals, Amber Peck 4 steals, Halie Terrel 2 steals, Mandy Keeler 1 steal and Alex Greenfield 1 steal. Hastings also blocked six shots. Sarah Frantz had two and Keeler. Greenfield, Lawrence and Arnie each had one. Rebounding leaders were Frantz, Lawrence and Terrel with four, Arnie and Greenfield with three, Katrina Jacobs with two and one each from Keeler and Amber Peck. Peck also dished out two assists. Hastings* scoring column included Lawrence with 12, Arnie with 11, Peck with 4, Green.ield with 3, Frantz with 2 and Terrel with 2. Hastings outscored Harper Creek 19-10 the second haff. ' ' YMCA Adult Women's Volleyball Final Fall League Standings A League Bobs Gun and Tackle .38-1 Digit.......................... .24-15 ICS............................... .20-19 Lcfanty Insurance . .. .12-27 Goodncough Goodies .2-34 B League Ranger Die Inc........................................45-3 V-Tec.................................................... 34-14 Cascade Home I mprovement .......... 32-16 Viatcc.................................................... 27-21 The Other Body Shop ...........24-24 Backe Construction .......................... 21-27 Ray James Electromechanical .... 21-27 Viking .................................................. 11-37 Culligan Water Conditioning ............ I -47 YMCA of Barry County 2000 Coed Ifolteyball-MidtDeviUe The Outer Edge ................................... 20-4 Buxton Builders....................................15-9 Ted’s Radiator Service ..................... 10- M Getty Realty.......................................... 3-21 pt The area eagers have the week off, but resume action Dec. 2 at the courthouse. Coach Steve Laubaugh Instructs' his Hastings team during a time-out at DeltonKellogg High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) THANKFUL...continued from Storrs — "Wc (Spring Arbor) just didn’t shoot well (16-for-53). Their defense was tight, but we had our open looks. We just didn’t hit anything. It was great (the game versus CMU) having people here. It would have been better if it was a close game. We need to improve and cut down on the turnovers." CMU coach Jay Smith — "We’re very excited about Tony; he will add a lot to our program." Continuing with CMU, the Chips played at Purdue Tuesday night and will host Illinois Chicago Saturday at Rose. A huge crowd of Hastings fans were in attendance for the Spring Arbor game and that was great to see. It was much better than the trip to the Soaring Eagle. We just don’t like gambling and education in the same city, but that’s just a personal preference. The most memorable remark heard at CMU was from our friend at courtside, "It's nice to come to games and make friends." Our sentiments exactly. 6. Other Area Athletes Getting A College Chance: Virginia Jennings is fitting in quite well as the starting point guard at the University of Buffalo (see story in today’s Banner), Andy Keller is a starting linebacker for Hope College’s playoff football team (see related story) Jennifer Mitchell is re-writing the record books for the CMU volleyball team. Danielle Quisenberry is running at CMU and Jessica Davis is doing the same at WMU. Keep the stories coming, we’ll be sure to get them in the newspaper. 7. A Wonderful Job at J-Ad in a Good Town Like Hastings: Only in a place like this can someone be so little, but feel so important. We felt this sincere message might help us as we near the time of the annual J-Ad Christmas party. No really, with good friends, good sports and many thankful times, who really needs much money? 8. Family and More Friends: As wc have mentioned before the camaraderie of family members and friends makes even the most deepest wounds a bit numb. Wc are reminded about this every­ day and we make sure that the warmth is acknowledged and, hopefully, returned. As Bob Dylan sung, "May you do unto others as others have done to you." — Forever Young 9. Time at Church and Other Happy Places: We truly feel that one is shaped by their surroundings and we have grown immensely from where we have ventured to in, and around, Hastings. We also feel that this town needs a community center where kids can go, so parents don’t need to worry about their location, such as the infamous Devil's Soup Bowl. Even Dr. Atkinson agrees with me, so let’s make this happen. Come on Barry County, Just Do It! 10. The Champions and Others Athletes Who Were Rewarded: It's been a great fall 2000 season. The Middleville girls won another State cross country title, the Hastings tennis team went to Stale, Delton and Maple Valley’s football teams qualified for the post­ season playoffs and many other area jocks and squads also showed their talents. Even the teams and athletes who didn’t win much grew and won from their experiences. Honorable Mention — Joe Smith in a Piston uniform, the Detroit Lions* two-game winning streak under head coach Gary Moeller, good music, great smiles and all else that we sometimes take for granted. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to Grandpa Curtis and to others in need this holiday season. Let’s not forget others, as they are truly more important than ourselves. Think about it. Talk to you soon. Lady Saxon center Kate Martisius (44) scores inside over a pair of Lady Viking defenders. (Photo by Perry Hardin) REGIONAL... eMthMMd from nan IO The Pioneers outscored Lake wood 18-5 in the fourth quarter, thanks in part to an 8-of-12 effort from the charity stripe. Lakewood's final basket of the season came at 2:10 when Love nailed a jumper from the baseline. The Vikings had 10 turnovers in the second half alone and 26 for the entire game. It was a stat that severely hurt its hopes for a regional victory. Lakewood won its first district title in 10 years during the 2000 season, but Monday's loss to East was still tough to swallow. Regardless, the coach was pleased how his team played throughout the season. "You can’t really blame our defense, (but) I thought our offense let us down," Maciasz said. "1 thought we had a great chance to win this basketball game. I'm proud of the girls, they had a great season and hung in against a lot of great teams." East 6 14 19 18=57 Lakewood 9 11 10 5=35 East: Cassie Meircsonnc I 0-0 2, Kelli Cochran 2 0-0 4, Emily Braseth 8 (2) 7-7 25. Julia Braseth 2 3-6 7, Sara Fenton 2 (1) 0-0 5, Audra VanDuincn 4 0-1 8, Stephanie Peterson 1 4-4 6. Totals: FG 20 (3), FT 14-19=57 Lakewood: Brie Tingley 0 1-2 1, Kim Elsie 2 3-4. 7, Audra Love 5 0-2 10. Caroline Cramer 1 1-2 3, Stephanie Maciasz 6 2-2 14. Totals: FG 14. FT 7-12=35 TaH Professional Shopping Kt£] Services, Inc. KCC takes third at NJCAA BIG Y -X- cwuam JL * TUJUPMT -«■ - - TMJUPNT $1,000 Slgn-on Bonus for Lap. Company Drivers Teams Start up to 46* Benefits, we've got ALL . the bolls & whistles Solos 83C Teams 88c Program Director The . YMCA of Barry County is seeking a high­ ly motivated, organized, self-starter, who loves ' sports and wants to make an impact on the lives of Barry County residents. Director would supervise youth and adult leagues. Learn to Swim programs. Barry County’s summer playgrounds and an annual corporate marquis event. Candidates should have a college degree and demonstrat­ ed experience working and supervising youth sport and adult leagues. Special consideration will be given to those with aquatic certifications. YMCA of Barry County is a non-fadhty YMCA that has an excellent reputation in the community. Salary range $21$31,000 and is commensurate with experience. Send resume and three letters of reference to YMCA. P.O. Box 252. Hastings. Ml. by December 15. ■ Experienced Drivers Owner Operators 1-877-848-6615 Graduate Students 1-800-338-6428 THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! KARAOKE Basement Wall Repair by Wall Anchor Basement Waterproofing by B-Dry Full-time. Must be very detail-oriented, have excellent language skills & have full knowledge of EXCEL. Wages negotiable. No phone calls accepted. Send resume. 9 P.M. to 1 A.M. SATURDAY NOVEMBER 25™ Caledonia, Ml 49316 YMCA of Barry County 1-800-441-4394 Shamrock Tavern 7105 Kraft Avenue, S.E. YMCA of Barry County Adult Indoor Soccer Black...................................................... 1-0-0 William M.Doherty Att. at Law .. .1-0-0 Gary’s Hobby Shop............................ 0-1-0 White ................................................... 0-1-0 Grey ......................................................0-0-0 Game Results - Black 5 vs. Gary!; Hob­ by Shop 2; William M. Doherty Att. at Law 12 vs. White 3; Grey bye. Driver CLERICAL Profepaionoi Shopping Sorvicop YMCA of Barry County 2000 Fall Vollevball Standings Dig-lt...................................................... 36-0 Walker & Fluke ................................. 20-16 Hastings Mfg..................14-22 True Value ........................................... 2-34 A fifth game, decided by rally scoring, ended Kellogg Community College’s hopes of gaining a NJCAA national title in volleyball last Wednesday (Tuesday, Nov. 15) at Kellogg Arena. The Bruins lost its semifinal match in the NJCAA tourney to Kirkwood (Iowa) 7-15, 15-7,16-14,9-15 and 15-10. But KCC rebounded with a 15-6, 15­ 12, 15-10 win over Northwest Shoals. In the match against Kirkwood, Lakewood’s Jill Benschoter managed 24 digs, four service aces and a team-high three blocks. Class Block Windows Z 1 New Wmdow Walls MC'dby Mountain Jack Raising Sunken Concrete Regrading' 1-800-237-2379 . ____ . _____ ___ MFf SYSltN Of SOtfWST MCHGAN, NC An moapanowv Jcotw* e/t Dry .'ytfem* me • 10 Iryc-! St • KUcmcuoo. HAcNgon 4W01 • 345 2S3J 124 fait M A.«*us • BcMand. J • 62V-B2! i �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 23. 2000 Flying Dutchmen finish at 8-2 A great season did not end that way for the Hope College football Saturday in Holland. The Flying Dutchmen lost its NCAA Division III battle with Hanover (Ind.) 20-3. Hope closes out the year 8-2. Hanover advances in the North Region tournament. Andy Keller, a graduate of Hastings High, started at defensive end for Hope. Heading into the Hanover, matchup, Keller, a 6-1, 230-pound sophomore, had 19 total tackles and five quarterback sacks for a minus 33 yards. CMU’s Mitchell reaches milestone Central Michigan senior Jennifer Mitchell posted six kills against Northern Michigan last Friday and 15 kills versus Toledo last Saturday. She also achieved 20 digs and 7 blocks in the two Mid­ American Conference matches. For her career, the former Lakewood High School athletic star is sixth at Youngs helps WSU Wayne State University closed out its 2000 football season at 4-6, the team's best record since 1994 Ed Youngs, a junior linebacker from Hastings, played a big pan in the team's success. Youngs had 27 tackles (four for loss), one interception and two pass breakups. Wednesday P.M. Sccbcr’s 28-16. Hair Care 26-18; Girrbach's 25-19; NashChiro 24 1/2-19 1/2; Mace's Ph. 24-20; Misfits 24-20; Eye & Ent 23-21; Nash “5” Plus 21-23; R.R. St Mill 19 1/2-24 1/2. High Games and Series - F. Ruthruff 188-497; J. Rice 173-479; B. Norris 158­ 432; M Dull 155-415; C Shcllenbargei 152-399; G. Potter 160-443; C Bishop 155-411; N. Varney 179; B. Smith 171; M. Snow 160; J. Pettcngill 153; R Murphy 156. Boumcns 167; P. Snyder 169; M. Matson 168. Women's High Series - H. Service 462; M. Wieland 491; Y. Checscman 507; M. Matson 479. Men’s High Game - G. Waggoner 180; D Eduards 208; R Nash 163; W. Birman 157; M. Schondclmaycr 160; R. Schlachtcr 170; C. Jcsick 183; B Terry 171; D. Stuart 210; G. Yoder 191; J. Keller 166; B. Akers 206; L. Markley 160. R. Nash 184; P. Tcrpening 215; G. Forbcy 190. Men’s High Series - G. W'aggoncr 472; Sunday Night Mixed D. Edwards 552; R. Nash 458; R. 4 Horsemen 32; Not Rock Bottom 31 • Schlachtcr 457; C. Jcsick 462; B. Terry 1/2; Thunder Alley 29; Red Dog 28 1/2; 496; D. Stuart 493; G. Yoder 499; J Keller Team 4 26; Happy Hookers 23; Lucky 461; B. Akers 522; R. Nash 482; P. TcrpcnStrikes 20; Thee Froggcrs 19 1/2; Flambays ing 494; G. Forbcy 512. 19; Sunday Snoozcrs IS; Tom's Market 18; Thursday Mixed Fncnds 18; Matrix 17; Side Kicks 17; Dou­ Hastings Bowl 32 1/2-15 1/2; King Pins ble K\ 15; All 4 Fun 14 1/2. 32-16; Just Us 29-19; Brown and Sons 28­ Women’s High Games and Series - K. 20; Team 11 27-17; The Red Eyes 26-22; Becker 211-531; S. Sanborn 201-520; J. Oops 25-23; Daiscd and Confuzcd 23-25; Buckner 171-497; A. Hubbell 175-477: S. Who’s Up 22 1/2-25 1/2; The Heavy Sets Cross 176-452; L. Owen 167-403; P. Key 19-29; The Andersons 18-26; Bye 0-44. 142-399; B. Kirby 181; B. Roush 177; D. Men’s Good Games and Series - C. Dutcher 173; E. Hammontrcc 170; D. Gray VanHoutcn 244-630; C. Mugridge 184­ 166; A. Snyder 155; A. Churchill 150; L. 470; M. Anderson 162-416; C. Haywood Rentz 142. 178; C. Leonard 154. Men’s High Games and Series - B. Women’s Good Games and Series - M. Hubbell 225-573; E. Behmdt 225-563; A. Hodges 168-471; L. Jackson 174-466; L. Thompson 211-560; B. Falconer 203-545; McClelland 155-428; C. Swinkunas 154­ J, Smith 191-541; B. Hammond 190-490; 423; L. Miller 149-416; V. Brown 159-404; R. Bozo 182-459; B. Miller 151-436; R. J. RaHey 146-398; C. Service 137-367; J. Argo 166-404; M. McLeod 208; M. Snyder Anderson 130-309; F. Ruthruff 193; H. Ser­ 202; D. Dutcher 192; D. Snyder I87;C. vice 168; B. Sexton 162; S. Tcuncsscn 161; Shook 185; N. Mead 167; D. Prentice 123. O. Gillions 151; L. Quads 108; B. Hard 93 Senior Citizen’s Bowling Friend 31-13; #1 Senior 29-15; Jcsick 28.5-15.5; Hall's 28-16; Wieland 26.5-17.5; M-MY 25-19; Pin Pals 25-19; Woodmansee 24-20; Nash 23.5-20.5; Butterfingers 2024;Kucmpcl 19.5-24.5; King Pins 18-26; Girrbachs 15-29; Peg Legs 13-31; Lcthcoc 13-31. Schlachtcr 13-31. Women’s High Game - P. Mulford 162; H. Service 167; Y. Markley 168; R. Mur­ phy 157; M. Wieland 172; C. Prudcn 164; G. Scobey 157; Y. Checscman 205; K. Colvin 163; D. Greenfield 158; S. Merrill 170; J. Pettcngill 160; G. Otis 160; C. Saturday Majors Boys High Games and Series - J. Butler 191-510; B. Kirby 171-466; B. Ferris 151­ 427; J. Shoebridge 137-366. Boys Good Games - L. Smith 117; A. Windcs 116; K. Quada 87. Girls High Game and Series - M. But­ ler 145-380; C. Shcllcnbargcr 145-377; R. Pohja 133-335; B. Wescott 135-328; J. Altoft 107-299; J. Quada IU3-299; J. Shocbndge 99-287 Giris Good Games - T. Huss 122; R Burton 116; J. Burton 99; T. Luftus 97; N. Quada 61. SAVE ON YOUR AUTO & HOME INSURANCE... CMU with 1.0117 kills. Mitchell is the second player in Chippewa history to record 1,000 kills (1,117), 800 career digs (824) and 350 career blocks (365). The Chippewas season came to a close Tuesday night with a 15-5, 15-12, 15-11 to Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. The Broncos were the MAC West champions and have a record of 23­ 5. CMU ends its campaign at 15-16. Seasons start for hoop squads The Hastings' seventh grade Blue basketball team defeated Forest Hills Northern 23-18. Scoring for the Saxons were Eric Laurie with 7 points. Andy Miller with 6, Dan Dimond with 4, Craig Sherwood with 2, Matt Courtright with 2 and Steve Bolo with 2 points. 7th Grade Gold... The Gold fell to Grandville Nov. 16 36-32. Eric Gillispie tallied 8 points, Brian McKeough 6, David Peterson 5, Scott Coleman 3, J.J. Quick 3, Brad Mead 2, Chris Timmerman 2. Gregg Cain 2 and Joel Mathews 1 point. Gillispie was the team's top rebounder with 10, Jesse Lemon and Cain each had 5 and Brandon Black collected 4 caroms. Mead and Quick each made 4 steals, while Lemon had 3 steals. On Nov. 14, the Gold dropped a 35-21 contest to Crestwood. Gillispie led the Hastings scorers with 6 points. Peterson tallied 5 and Quick added 4. Gillispie also pulled down 7 rebounds, while Cain and Mead each had 3. Coleman managed 2 assists. 8th Grade Gold... The Gold lost to Grandville 32-23. Scoring for the Saxons were Brandon Johnson with 8 points, Andrew Vincent with 6, Andy Kelly with 5, Andy Griggs with 3 and Josh Maurer with 1 point. Vincent was tops in rebounds with 6 and Johnson made 4 steals. Crestwood won over Hastings* eagers Nov. 14. 43-36. Kelly and Tyler Fulmer topped the Saxons with 7 points apiece. Griggs added 5, Vincent 4, Johnson 4, Scott Allerding 4, Derrick Caldwell 2, Maurer 2 and Joey Gibson 1. Griggs dished out 4 assists, made 4 steals and stood out on defense. Maurer also had 4 assists. Fulmer was the team's top rebounder with 6. 8th Grade Blue... Hastings* Blue eagers lost a 27-23 decision to Forest Hills Northern. Scoring points were Joel Maiville with 7, Michael Newsted with 5, Mike Garrett with 4, Kevin Davis with 2. Derrick Jones with 2, Aaron Fortier with 1, Kevin Dickinson with 1 and Jesse Cappon with 1. Maiville also pulled down 9 rebounds. Ashley Frost (14) shoots over Carrie Rottier in the district championship contest (Photo by Perry Hardin) "Our team played awesome; I’ve wanted this for years," Love said. "We never got down, even when they were up. We had a stretch on them and I knew right then that we wouldn't lose iL" Wayland did hold the early advantage, 11-4, after the first quarter, and 25-18 at the half. But Lakewood continued to fight and claw, knotting the score 34-34 after three quarters. Wayland held a 36-35 advantage early in the fourth quarter, but an inside hoop by Love at 6:30 gave the Vikings a onepoint edge, 37-36. The next four baskets also belonged to the blue and white, as senior Andrea Koch made a sweet dish to Love underneath at 5:45 (39-36), Love drained a jumper at 5:02 (41-36) and Stephanie Maciasz made good on a field goal down low at 4:20 (43-36). Maciasz soon after fouled out at 3:52, but Lakewood refused to lose its intensity and determination. The Vikings continued to frustrate the Wildcats, forcing CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: PUBLIC NOTICE If you hove your personal auto and homeowners insurance with us, both policies will cost you less Exclusively for Michigan drivers and homeowners .. from Form Bureau Insurance. Call now. £ Making Your Future More Predictable BUREAU HMiRft. Ml 49058 Phone: 945-3443 Node, is trereby gMn tut ths Hastings City Council wl b. making an appomtnwnl Io IB a vacancy on Ih. Hastings Board of Rsvlsw. Th, farm of this appointmant w> fun from January 1.2001, through Dacambsr 31.2001. w«h an slac­ ken to ba haldin Novembar 2001. Application, are available at tw City Clerk's office. Any person residing In the Chy ot Hastings who would Mee Io be considered tor this appointment should submit a resume and/or application Io the City Clerk's office at 201 East Stale Street, Hastings. Michigan 49050. or by calling 616 945­ 2468 Evaril G. 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PURCHASE PERMITS! information when it most counted. A Wayland technical with 27 seconds left ended any chance* of a Wildcat comeback Wayland won the first quarter 11-4, but Lakewood did nail the last basket with a pass from senior Caroline Cramer to Frost. The Vikings continued their push during the opening minutes of the second stanza. Hm, .Cramer sank a juniper at <50 (11-6) and later Frost connected on a three-point play off a fast break opportunity to knot the score at the 5:52 mark, 11-11. Frost was second for Lakewood with 14 points. Jessica Merchant countered for Wayland Union with a two trifectas, a block and a couple of free throws that gave her squad a 24-16 advantage with 40 seconds remaining in the first half. Merchant, a senior who will play softball at the University of Michigan next year, led Wayland with 13 points. Likewood began to cut into Wayland’s lead during the third quarter, thanks to an off-balance jumper by Koch at 4:53 (27­ 22), an Elsie score off a fastbreak opportunity at 4:30 (27-24) and a jumper by Love at 3:22 (27-26). Two free throws by Frost at 2:25 tied the score (32-32) and the score remained deadlocked (34-34) heading into the fourth quarter. "The girls off our bench, such as Frost and Elsie, came through tied it and gave us a chance to go ahead," Maciasz said. Love said Lakewood's 49-44 district overtime win over Barry County foe Hastings last Wednesday served as a wake-up call. "The way we played against Hastings, made us realize that we had to come out and play our game," Love said. Winning a district championship was a mission accomplished, accenting to Lakewood senior Stephanie Maciasz. "We've been looking at this one since the beginning of the year," Stephanie Maciasz said. "We knew wc had co play really good defense and we practiced our free throws. We knew we had to come out hard." Her father agreed with her on the hoop team's gritty style. "That’s us, wc play defense," Maciasz said. "We play tough and in the final ^ornapple Esawac Yout Etrfcuws is ‘ Fmur Tuawti. ' 616-948-8000 Today or loll tree 1-888-494-5539 Ezuxscn । Battle Creek You five in a CARING Community! turnovers and hitting their free throws Barry Area United Way Lakewood's Brie Tingley (10) tries to shake Wayland's Jessica Merchant (24). (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 23. 2000 - Page 13 Chippewas dip SA, Purdue Mt. Pleasant — Central Michigan beat Spring Arbor 86-44 in its season opener for men's basketball last Saturday night at Rose Arena. Three Chippewas finished in double figures, David Webber with 16, Mike Mancie) with 15 and Chris Kaman with 11. Kaman, a 7-foot freshman center from Tri-unity, also made four blocks and pulled down five rebounds "Once we got it going it really cranked offensively," CMU head coach Jay Smith said. "Defensively, wc didn’t get them a lot of good looks. A key was our bench; they played with energy ." For Spring Arbor. Jesse Whintly scored 12, Ryan Walter (Ionia) 7, Dustin Scharer 6 and Jeff Storrs 6. "Wc need to improve and cut down on Lions are All-State Maple Valley had three players who were named to the Class C All-Slate football team announced Tuesd-»v. Lineman Eric Goris, runningback Jacob Cole and linebacker Jeff Rhoades were selected as honorable mention for the Class C squad. Goris anchored both lines for the Lions that finished the regular season at 9-0. Cole led Barry County with 1,092 yards and scored 17 touchdowns. Rhodes had 99 tackles, 14 for losses and broke up two passes. Hastings Middle School students collect toys for overseas children Sixth graders at Hastings Middle School who are members of the teaching team of Jan Foley, Carmen Hren, L.ndy Clark, Rich Nauta, and Rebecca Wigg have been busy collecting personal items and toys to fill shoeboxes that will be sent to children in foreign countries. The toy collection is part of ‘Operation Christmas Child,* a project of Samaritan's Purse that reaches out to children in need around the world. Items placed in the shoeboxes include school supplies, personal hygiene items, candy, jewelry, small toys, socks, T-shirts, hair accessories and other items. Pictured holding collected boxes are (front, from left) Justine Robbins, Stephanie Mauer. Jacqui Northrup. Lacy Lancaster. Justin Jorgansen, (second row, from left) Sean McConnon, Tara Totten, Seth Beduhn, Michael McGandy, Danielle Vailancourt, (third row. from left) Eric Quits, Tiffany Edwards, Molly Wallace, and (back) Heather Murphy. Not pictured is Amanda Thomas. Blue basketbailers fall to Lake 0 The Hastings Blue team in the YMCA of Barry County Spirit Basketball League lost its opening game of the season Nov. 18 to Lake Odessa 48-7. Tom Newton, Tyler Eaton, Kyle McNemy and David Jackson all scored for the fifth grade boys team in the fast-pace contest. POOL SCORES B & K Women’s Pool League Scores Shamrock 1 ............................................... 58 Swamp Fox 1............................................ 43 Shamrock 11......................................36-Bye Blarney Stone .......................................... 36 Champs..................... ?’J •........................ 34 Swamp Fox II ......... k ........................ 30 OTT..........'/.....'. .C...... 7..... .30 Congratulations to Tintf Thompson on the Blarney Stone Team for a table run. She will get an award for that! LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Thanksgiving and turkeys... Kindergarten students at Northeastern Elementary School in Hastings had fun learning abou! Thanksgiving and turkeys. This poster was a great reminder during food drives for the less fortunate as well. Learning the difference between the drumstick and the wishbone were from left, John Dtnges, Corey Robbins, Jazmin Morgan. Nou Chu Yang and John James. Celebrating the season MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David E. Pierce and Brenda L. Pierce, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Mid American National Bank & Trust Co, Mortgagee, dated February 12. 1996, and recorded on February 16,1996 in Liber 651. on Page 951, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Second National Bank f/k/a Trumbull Savings and Loan Company. Assignee by an assignment dated July 1. 1996 which was recorded on October 17. 1996, in Liber 675. on Page 753. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of EIGHTY-SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AND 73/100 dollars ($87.955 73). including interest at 7 625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wfi’ be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. al 1:00 p.m., on January 11. 2001 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 20.21 and an undivided 1/4 interest in Lot 29. Streeters Resort, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats, page 37. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month (s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 23. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 . Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200011894 Dolphins (12/21) These turkeys seen on a lawn in Middleville remind area residents to give thanks this Thursday. The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens to serve on the Commission on Aging Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator's office, 3rd floor of the courthouse, and must be returned by December 8, 2000. The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applica­ tions from interested citizens to serve on the Transit Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator’s office, 3rd floor of the courthouse, and must be returned by December 8, 2000. Spring Arbor's Jeff Storrs (20) looks to make a pass down low during his team’s visit to Rose Arena. the turnovers," Storrs said. The trip to Mt. Pleasant reunited Storrs with another former Hastings’ hoop star. Tony Bowne. The two played on the 1998 and 1999 Saxon squads that were in the Class B Stale Final Four. Bowne, a freshman at CMU, is being red-shirted this season, but Smith predicts big things for the future. "Tony will add a lot to our program." Smith said. Central led at half 41-13 and outscored Spring Arbor 45-31 in the second half to run away with its first victory of the season. Todd Schrotenboer hit a layup with no left to give the Chippewas a 67-66 victory over Purdue Tuesday night at Purouc’s Mackey Arena. David Webber drove and dished the ball to Schrotenboer (Wayland. South Christian) for the game-winner. Webber scored 24 and pulled down 10 rebounds. Mike Manciel and Schrotenboer each had II points and Tim Kisner (Hopkins) tallied 7 points and dished out 9 assists. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DeVan LaGrone, Sarah A. LaGrone. husband and wife and Charles W Murphy, a single man (original mortgagors) to CONSECO FINANCE SERVIC­ ING CORP, f/k/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 16, 1998, and recorded on August 24, 1998 tn Document 41016907, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND NINETY-THREE AND 21/100 dollars ($137,093.21), including interest at 11.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage Will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m., on December 7,2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the East 20 acres of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 lying South of the public highway known as Lewis Road, Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, as place of beginning; thence South 600 feel along the East line of said 20 acres; thence West 300 feet parallel with the centerline of Lewis centerline of Lewis Road; thence North 311.14 feet parallel with said East, thence East 140 feel along said centerline to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 montti(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 26. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fte *200013148 Gators (11/23) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Raymond C. Eldred a single man (original mort­ gagors) to Capstone Mortgage Corp , Mortgagee dated September 28. 1998, and recorded on October 2.1996 in Uber Document No 1018846 Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company of California N.A. as Custodian or Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated October 2. 1998, which was recorded on July 22. 1999. in Uber Document No. 1032841, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT AND 02/100 dollars ($48,488.02). including interest at 12.950% per annum. Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 10/1 and 4/1 of each year Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made ana provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pm., on December 21. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the East 1/4 comer of Section 2£. •.. thence 8outfr3l»45 feet, thence West 56 21 feet for beginning, thence South 285 feet, thence West 1920 feet, thence North 285 feet, thence East 1920 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: November 9. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200023833 Cougars (12/7) J-Ad Graphics is Conducting it's United Way Week With a special company-wide United Way Drive Stop in the week of November 27 through December 2 for these Specials $1.OO OFF Each Roll of Film Processed (and J-Ad will donate $1.00 to United Way) S1.OO OFF Each Paid Want Ad (and J-Ad will donate $1.00 to United Way) ’1.00 OFF Each Paid Banner Subscription (new or renewal) (and J-Ad will donate $1.00 to United Way) 1351 N M-43 Highway, Hastings. Ml 49058 1351 N. Broadwav/M-43 at the Gray Bam (616) 945-9554 (616) 945-9105 I �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 23. 2000 COURT NCUJS: In Barry County Circuit Court last Thursday, John Creek, 60. of Delton, was given a 60-day suspended jail sentence, which he will not have to serve if he is successful on one year of probation on his conviction of possession of less than 25 grams of cocaine. He will be allowed to serve the proba­ tion under the terms of the 7411 provi­ sion of the Public Health Code for sim­ ple possession, which gives Creek a chance to keep the felony off his record. Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz noted that Creek has been smoking marijuana all his life and that he does not have much hope ihat treatment will have an effect on him. Defense attorney Tia DeGoa, however, said that Creek merely had cocaine residue in a straw which he said was for "baking and other purposes." "My client has been a long time smoker of marijuana," she said. "That will not be something he falls back to though he's done it all his life." Creek was arrested by the Southwest Enforcement Team April 26 in Barry Township and charged with delivery and manufacture of marijuana, maintaining a drug house, using a firearm in the com­ mission of a felony, possession of co­ caine and possession of oxycodone. "Mr. Creek was convicted only of pos­ session," said DeGoa. "He has not been convicted of anything else." Creek pleaded with Judge James Fisher not to send him to jail. “I’ve never been in trouble before," he said. "I can't handle this." "It's a simple equation, Mr. Creek,” said Fisher. "You quit or you go to jail." "I quit," he said. "Then I'm not going to put you in jail, but if you don't quit. I will," said Fisher. "I'm considering the fact that you're 60 years old and essentially never been in trouble before and you say you quit using marijuana and you say that's your inten­ tion.” He was also ordered to pay $2,000 in court costs and to pay a probation over­ sight fee. In other court business Thursday: • Ruben Vela, 43, of Hastings, was ar­ raigned on eight drug related charges. He pleaded guilty to one count of de­ livery and manufacture of marijuana, a four-year felony, and one count of main­ taining a drug house, a two-year misde­ meanor, in exchange for the remaining six charges being dismissed. Vela admitted to selling one ounce of marijuana to an undercover agent from the Southwest Enforcement Team on May 9. He also admitted to operating a drug house in Carlton Township between May and September. "You were selling pot out of your house?" asked Fisher. "Yes," said Vela. He is scheduled to be sentenced on the convictions Dec. 7 at 8:15 a.m. • Travis Pinks, 21, of Gobles, was sen­ tenced to eight months in the Barry County Jail with credit for 170 days served on his conviction of probation vio­ lation. Pinks was serving probation as part of his sentence on his original 1997 convic­ tion of larceny in a building. "I would ask that the court impose 12 months to provide some impact for him with respect to probation," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. But according to defense attorney Bill Doherty, Pinks "is a young man" and "this is his first violation and I believe it's his first and only conviction as well." 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Priority con­ sideration will be given to applicants who meet the fol­ lowing requirements: 2yrs business experience in cus­ tomer service with some sales exposure, proven abili­ ty to identify problems/ pro­ vide solutions, strong writ­ ten/verba I communication skills, excellent organization­ al and time management skills. Competitive wage and benefit package. Com­ puter experience required, some post secondary educa­ tion recommended. Industri­ al knowledge a plus. Please send resume and wage re­ quirements to: Ad #114 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188, Hastings Mi. 49058. "In that confusion, he thought he had paid his fines and costs when he was ac­ tually $200 short," said Doherty. "He should have followed up. I ask the court to impose less than 12 months." "It was my fault, but it was not all my fault," Pinks told Fisher. "I want to get on with my life for me and my child." Doherty added that Pinks' last name is often associated with more serious crimes. "I'm not going to impose a sentence because of who his father is." said Fisher. "I understand that," said Doherty. "It’s just that Travis Pinks doesn't have the same history as everybody else." "You haven't established the same record as some other members of your family," said Fisher to Pinks. "The jail administrator tells me you've caused some problems at the jail. If there are any more problems, J won't have you sit­ ting in the jail, you will be sitting some­ place less pleasant." • Shawn MacPherson, 29, of Battle Creek, was sentenced to nine months in jail with credit for 151 days served on her conviction of probation violation. The balance of the jail time will be sus­ pended. MacPherson is on probation for a pre­ vious conviction of breaking and entering without breaking with intent to commit a larceny for embezzling from the South End Party Store in Nashville. MacPherson violated probation by leaving a drug treatment program early because her work hours changed, she said, and she was unable to attend. She later re-enrolled and completed the pro­ gram. "I’m glad to see you are complying," Fisher said. "So, if you keep doing what you're doing, you wont have to go back to jail." • Andrew Nauta, 20, of Lowell, admit­ ted to violating his probation by failing to report to his probation agent, failing to complete substance abuse counseling and being a minor in possession of alco­ hol in February and April. Nauta, who was originally convicted of delivery and manufacture of marijuana, was ordered by Judge James Fisher to spend nine months in the Barry County Jail, to spend an additional year on pro­ bation and tofmy $1,000 in court costs. '• -"YBW cif Jja'HeTp .nd drkighten out your life of ydu can waste your life,' said Fisher. “ • Crystal Dickerson, 23, of Dorr, had her sentence delayed for a year on a conviction of larceny in a dwelling for taking jewelry from a Thornapple Town­ ship resident Sept 15. This is the fourth time I believe that we've been here on this case," said Cruz. 'She's just a thief and there is a bench warrant for her in Texas for a similar crime." Cruz said Dickerson originally claimed denied taking the rings which had ex­ treme sentimental value to the victim. "I find it preposterous that six items were stolen and she says she only stole two. but she was found Io have one more two days later.' said^ruz. "I think it's a ridiculous proposition, that six items were taken and she onljSjpok three. According to defense attorney Tia De­ Goa. Dickerson admitted to taking three bracelets, that Dickerson thought the matter in Texas hsd been resolved and that the thefts were 'an impulsive thing.' 'She was there to use the bathroom, she acted on impulse and she feels horri­ ble about it." said DeGoa. "She wants to write a letter to the victim to apologize. My client has been very forthcoming.* DeGoa said her client admitted she hsd been drinking the day the incident occurred, and that she uses marijuana and alcohol sporadically because of fam­ ily problems. "The day this happened, I had been drinking. When I went to her bathroom. I had no intent to take anything," said Dickerson. “I have no problem with drugs or alcohol. I'm vary sorry for what I did." Dickerson waa ordered to pay $500 court costs. She was scheduled to be sen­ tenced on Nov. 15. 2001. . i’ • Woman dies in weather-related crash PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A 29-year-old Kalamazoo woman is dead and another 26-year-old woman suffered serious injuries Saturday at 9:43 p.m. when a car spun out of control on a slushy road, according to a report by the Prairieville Township Police Department. Chief Larry Gentry said Barbara Schau was driving east on M-89 just west of Kane Road when she apparently lost control of her car on the icy roadway causing the car to rotate several times, ending up in the westbound lane. A westbound car, driven by Jeremy Bogan. 25, of Kalamazoo, struck the Schau vehicle in the driver's door area. Schau and a passenger in the Bogart vehicle, Darla Bardwell, were taken to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Schau was airlifted by West Michigan Aircare Helicopter and Bardwell was taken by AMR Ambulance of Plainwell. Bardwell was treated and discharged on Wednesday. Schau died three hours after the crash. Bogart was wearing a seat belt and was not injured. Gentry said. Alcohol was not a factor in the cause of the crash and Schau and Bardwell were not wearing seat belts, police said. Prairieville Police were assisted by an accident reconstructionist from the Barry County Sheriffs Department, Gentry said. Injured girl’s condition improves HASTINGS - A 10-year-old girl injured in a Nov. 14 crash near Hastings, which killed her 7-year-old brother, has shown improvement at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids, a hospital spokesperson said. Andrea Jones, a fifth grade student at Northeastern Elementary School, had her condition upgraded this week from serious to fair. Jones was admitted to the hospital's intensive care unit after the accident in which the Jeep Wagoneer she was in crossed the centerline of South M-43 and struck a Delton ambulance head-on on the slippery road. Her brother, Kyle Jones, a first grade student at Northeastern Elementary School, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle, Mark Lundquist, is still listed in serious condition in Spectrum's intensive care unit. Attempted credit card fraud reported HASTINGS - The Hastings City Police Department has been receiving complaints from citizens about individuals claiming to be from credit card companies calling to verify customer credit card numbers. Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said. The police department wants to remind residents not to fall for thia scam,* said Leedy in n press release Tuesday. "Do not give out your credit card number over the telephone to anyone." The city has received approximately three complaints while the county sheriffs office has handled two complaints over the past two weeks, he said. "Individuals are trying to obtain credit car number indicated it's a security issue," said Leedy. "Nobody to my knowledge, in the city, has complained of going through with it" He said the last citizen known to have been contacted by a suspicious caller was an elderly woman. "She had the presence of mind not to do it* said Leedy. "She knew better." Any residents receiving similar calls should contact their respective police department he said. "Sometimes, scam artists are pretty convincing," be said. Prosecutor reports assault in store HASTINGS - A woman for whom assistant Barry County Prosecutor Rebecca Hawkins had just issued an arrest warrant allegedly punched her in the arm while shopping at Kmart Nov. 12, according to a report by the Hastings City Police Department. Kathy Hess, 47, now faces an additional charge of assault and battery. She was arraigned on all of the charges, which include five counts of furnishing alcohol to minors, Nov. 20 and is free on $500 personal recognizance bond awaiting a Dec. 12 pre trial hearing. Hawkins told police the went to the Kmart store on that Sunday to shop and was waiting at the checkout lane when she spotted Hess at the front of the line talking to a cashier. Hess then allegedly began to push a shopping cart toward Hawkins and said something Hawkins could not decipher. Hawkins told police that as she moved over to avoid the shopping cart, Hess hit her left arm near her elbow with her fist. "Rebecca said at first she was shocked and confused because Hess kept on walking away and Rebecca heard her laughing," police reported. “She said she knew Hess was not happy with her because of comments she had made at a recent hearing regarding her daughter ” Police said Hess is employed at Kmart, but was not working at the time of the incident Hess told police she was merely amazed by how long the lines were in the check out lanes and that she only tapped Hawkins and said "what a crazy day." Deputies investigating safe, cash theft NASHVILLE - A break-in at Clay's Dinner Bell in Nashville sometime between 10 p.m. Nov. 19 and 4:50 am. Nov. 20 resulted in the theft of the restaurant's safe and the nearly $5,000 inside, according to Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer. DeBoer said the rear door to the restaurant had apparently been forced open to gain entry to the building. The safe has not been recovered and police have no suspects, he said. The incident remains under investigation. Zion Lutheran Church break-in reported WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - Barry County Sheriffs Deputies are investigating the apparent forced entry of the office at Zion Lutheran Church at 6338 Velte Road, according to a police report. Deputies said two computer speakers were taken from the office and that a storm window and screen had been removed on the west side of the building. Five windows on the west side of the building were also damaged when a rock was thrown through each window, police said. ■ • Shire Wilkins, 43. of Hastings, is charged with embezzling $20,000 or more in lottery tickets, cigarettes, money and personal property from Granny's General Store in Baltimore Township while an employee there between Jan. 1, 1999. and July 6. 2000. She is also charged one count of em­ bezzling between $200 and $1,000. A restitution hearing will be held Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. prior to sentencing on that same date. • Karyn Morris, 37. of Plainwell, was sentenced to six months in jail with credit for 74 days served and the balance suspended if she is successful in com­ pleting a drug treatment program. Morris pleaded guilty to violating her probation by being unsuccessfully dis­ charged from her drug treatment program July 26. She is serving probation as part See COURT NEWS, continued page 16 Speeding driver holds drugs, money ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - A man stopped for speeding Nov. 4 was later arrested for delivery and manufacture of marijuana after Barry County Sheriffs Deputies found two bags of marijuana and $1,500 cash hidden under the dash board of his rental car. Desmond Keayon Joseph, 21, of Aho, also was arrested for driving on a suspended license. Deputies had stopped Joseph for allegedly driving 88 mph in a 55 mph zone on M-66 near Butler Road, they reported. The drug sniffing dog. Kahn, owned by Michigan State Police Trooper Lane Booms, helped find the second bag of marijuana after deputies initially recovered the first bag and the money. Joseph was arraigned on the charges and was scheduled to appear for a preliminary examination Wednesday in Barry County's 56-B District Court. Get Your News INSTANTIM! Logontowww.jadnews.com �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 23. 2000 Page ’5 JlaJee OdeMa N EWS Varney-Reid exchange vows Fullers celebrate 50th anniversary Julie Marie Varney and Scott Michael Reid, both of Nashville, were married on July 15. 2000 Pastor Dean Lamphcrc was the officiator of the ceremony at Nashville Baptist Church in Nashville. Maid of honor was Lcncc Kelley. Brides­ maid was Kristen Sherwood. Bestman was Greg Burghdoff. Grooms­ man was Ed Gonano. Ushers were Mike Dccmtcr and Jeff Burghdoff. The reception was held at the American Legion in Charlotte. Julie is the daughter of Victor Varney of Hastings and Jcri Varney of Lake Odessa. Scott is the son of Thomas and Jean Reid of Nashville. Julie and Scott will reside in Nashville, on the family farm. Charles and Mary Fuller were married in Hastings on November 25. 1950. A surprise “Almost 50th” celebration was attended by family and friends when the family was able to be all together in July. Children of the couple include Bruce and Lynne Fuller of Hastings. Kalhy and Ed­ ward Wright of Rocklin. Calif, and Douglas Fuller (deceased); grandchildren. Jill Fuller. Jason and Christopher Fuller. Sara and Jacob Wright. gress. Hastings. Mich. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foraclosura Sala THIS FIRM IS A DvBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Howard Shattuck and Demse Shattuck husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee, dated October 27,1989. and recorded on October 30. 1989 n Uber 490. on Page 464, Barry County Records. Michigan, and re recorded on November 22. 1989 in Uber 491. Page 540, Barry County Records and was assigned by mesne assignments to Midfirst Bank, a Federally Chartered Savings Association. Assignee by an assignment dated October 1. 1997. whch was recorded on August 26. 1998. m Uber 1017007. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of THIRTY THREE THOUSAND NINETY-EIGHT AND 36/100 dollars ($33.098 36). including interest at 10 000% per Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m on December 21. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 144 of Lakewood Estates according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of plats. Page 19 Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated November 9. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 246 593-1310 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200023920 Gators (127) SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD NOVEMBER 8. 2000 All Board Members and 15 guests present Approved agenda, treasurer s report and min­ utes of previous meeting Personnel changes and revised By-Laws for Fire Department approved Special Assessment Resolution for Fine Lake Aquatic Plant Control approved Contract with Architect Neal Jones approved Approved payment of vouchers June Doster Township Clerk Attested to by Barbara Earl Township Supervisor (11/23) Christmas ‘Round the Town! A repeat with new vendors, new crafts, the tried and true, comes for two of *hc biggest days in Lake Odessa each November. The days arc Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24 and 25. While others may head to the cities to join the maddening throng to jam the stores and parking lots, a few hundred or maybe more head for Lake Odessa. It is a treat to see how the vendors’ homes are decorated and to sec the decorating items for sale, along with some of the practical gifts on sale. The Depot/Museum will have its annual sale of baked goods. New this year is an assortment of gift package pickles. They were brought from Indiana forthis sale after proving their worth in years past when a businessman bought them by the dozens as an appreciation gift for his allies in busi­ ness. The glass trinket boxes picturing the 1922 Lake Odessa High School have been a popular gift item ever since they arrivvd in August. There are also centennial history books and mugs from five of the six years of the scries. Each has a unique color and view of one of the railroad buildings or engines. There also will be a guest crafter at the depot. United Methodist Women of Central UMC met Monday. Nov. 13. Vice President Marguerite Dick introduced Trooper Larry Cannon of the Ionia post of the Michigan State Police, who spoke for the many edu­ cational programs of which he is a pan. He was highly entertaining while emphasizing some of his safety thrusts. He left T-shirts, key rings, maps of Michigan and the local county pencils for his audience. Upon being queried if he was available to speak to oth­ er groups, he referred the questioner to suit­ able persons in other districts who do simi­ lar educational messages. Youth members of Central UMC met Sat­ urday with their mothers, grandmothers and additional helpers to make about a hundred apple pics. They had taken orders the previ­ ous week. Their aim is to raise funds toward a July mission trip to Elmira, N.Y. The fin­ ished pics were ready for the oven or the freezer. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met for the first time at Lake Manor, with 31 present. The speaker was Shirty Hodges. The next meeting will be in January. Roger Hamp was taken by ambulance to Pennock Hospital early Monday morning. Congratulations to the Lakewood girts, who won their district basketball champi­ onship game at Delton Friday night by a <2 ovcrWayland. Tbcwmcxt meeting was at Ionia again# Grand Rapids. The Santa parade here will be on Satur­ day. Dec. 2 Lynette Hohrbacher and Jean McDaniels peel apples tor a Methodist Youth Fellowship pie project while (background) Robin Barnett, Dawn Deardorff, Cole Barnett and Chris Clark peel more apples at another work station. LEGAL NOTICE State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FHo No. 2000-22M6-DE Estate of Fannie Hanson. Date of birth: 02/09/16. TO ALL CREDITORS. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Fannie Hanson. Deceased, who lived at Tendercare, 240 North St, Hastings. Ml 49058, Michigan died 4/26/00 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate w* be forever barred unless presented to Marilyn Ellinger, named per­ sonal representative or proposed persona) 'epresentaiive. or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: Nov. 13.2000. Jeffrey L Youngsma (P40393) 9952 Cherry VMey Ave., SE. Ste. A Caledonia. Ml 49316 (616) 891-9310 Marilyn Elinger 2059 Island Drive Wayland, Ml 49348 ’«> .aili' - ♦ FA > ’OH G6F Trooper Larry Cannon with his teaching telephone in a kit used to show children how to call 911. 1 • Gumz-Ferris to be wed June 9 Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ferris of Dowling an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Amy Ferris to Mark Gumz. son of Marcus Gumz of Baraboo, Wis., and the late Norma Anderson Gumz. Amy is a 1991 graduate of Delton-Kel­ logg High School and a* 1995 graduate of Hope College. Mark is a 19X9 graduate of Baraboo High School and a 1993 graduate of Wabash College. Both are I99X gradu­ ates of Valparaiso University School of Law. . A June 9. 2001 wedding is planned. Click to Palmer’s \ Christmas Tree’s Online • Bank! ng at Scotch Pine & Douglas Fir «J Fresh • Pre-Cut & Between Middleville & Caledonia On M-37 & 108th 616-795-7667 616-891-8313 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE wwv/.1 : ' ' 7 : Evert I G. Manshum CftyCtorfc i tybank . com Online Banking Now you can do yoca banking and pay bills ontine and on time, any time. Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council wifi hold a Public Hearing m the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street Hastings Michigan, on November 27. 2000 at 7:30 p.m The purpose of tN. Public Hearing is for the Hastings City Counci' to receive wntten and or oral comments from the pub.ic concerning the possibility of renaming of State Street within Hastings City limits Wntten comments will be received at Hastings City Han. 201 East State Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 Requests for information and or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and ser­ vices upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1 -800-649-3777 . Access and review your Hastings City Bank accounts Trenetor funds UH0CK oatances All you need to a PC. Internet access and a secure Internet Browser. For a free demonstration and to sign up, tog on our website or stop by any office today. And you wiil discover just how easy It is to manage your finances... with just a cfick ot a mouse. Confirm dspoetis Piyt* tor pennies a day. It pays to sign up soon...tor a tintitod tima.„youtl gat Online Banking free tor three months. M There is no software to Install. More importantly, It is safe and secure since all transactions are encrypted and password protected. fastings Op Sank Member FDIC I �Page 16 The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 23. 2000 SNOW, continued from page 1 during the winter, motorists should take extra precautions on the roads. First, mo­ torists should clear ice and snow from windows, mirrors, hoods, roofs, head­ lights. taillights and trucks. Drivers should slow down when the visibility and road conditions are bad. Remember, if you have anti-lock brakes, you should apply steady pressure — never pump the brakes. "Use caution and common sense when driving in the winter. Vehicles cannot stop as fast on icy and snowy roads. Watch for scattered slippery spots, espe­ cially on overpasses, bridges and under­ passes. Motorists who change lanes or merge on icy or snowy roads should pro­ ceed with caution and watch out for other drivers. Always wear your seat belt. Keep the gas tank and windshield washer reservoir full. Make sure wiper blades and snow tires arc in good condition prior to the start of the winter season. Keep telephone numbers for local tow service or roadside assistance in case your vehi­ cle become* disabled or stuck in the snow." People should keep emergency sup­ plies in their vehicles in case they slide off the road and are stranded, the written materials advise, including a shovel, blankets, windshield scraper, container of sand, battery booster cables, tow chain or rope, flashlight, battery-operated radio, first-aid kit and high-energy snacks. Hislop also recommends having a cell phone in the auto to call for help. Early Monday afternoon, local resident Ben­ jamin Bolthouse did not have a cell phone when he slid off Nashville Road into the ditch. Fortunately, however, a passing motorist with a cell phone stopped to assist Bolthouse, and he was able to call his road service for assis­ tance. Written materials from Hislop recom­ mend that those stranded in a vehicle at­ tach a cloth to their antenna to attract at­ tention and then remain in the vehicle. Run the motor about 10 minutes each hour for heal. However, open the window slightly for fresh air and make sure that the exhaust pipe isn't blocked. Get atten­ tion by turning on the dome light and emergency flashers when running the en­ gine. And exercise by moving arms, legs, fingers and toes to keep blood circulating 9000 GMC Yukon GMC and to keep warm. Those caught outside during severe winter weather arc advised to prepare a lean-to, wind break, or snow cave for protection from the wind, build a fire for heat and to attract attention, try to stay dry. cover all exposed parts of the body and do not eat snow, as it will lower your body temperature. Melt it first. Hislop also recommends that people use a NOAA weather radio to check for weather information. Such radios are available for $30-540 at electronics stores such as Radio Shack, he said. The weather radio "will tell people severe weather is on the way and is geographi­ cally specific.” he said. The Michigan State Police also have a special toll-free number people can call to obtain the latest road conditions and weather updates, according to Lt. Greg Krusinga. That number, 1-888-677-7623, should be used instead of calling the state police post. Krusinga said. "Please leave our lifies open for emergency calls." People can also familiarize them­ selves with the meaning of various win­ ter weather warnings and advisories. His­ lop said. A winter storm watch indicates that severe winter weather conditions may affect your area. A winter storm warning indicates that severe winter conditions arc imminent. A winter storm warning for heavy snow indicates snow­ falls of at least six inches in 12 hours or eight inches in a 24-hour period are ex­ pected. Blizzard warnings are issued when sustained wind speeds or frequent gusts ol at least 35 miles per hour arc accompanied by considerable falling or blowing snow. Snow advisories are is­ sued when snowfalls of four to five inches arc expected in a 12-hour period. Wind child advisories arc issued when wind chill temperatures are currently or arc forecast to range from 30 to 50 de­ grees below zero. Wind chill warnings arc issued when wind chill temperatures are currently or expected to fall to 50 degrees below zero or colder. Hazardous driving conditions isn't the only worry for those enduring severe win­ ter weather. Hislop said. Winter snow and ice storms can down power lines and leave people stranded in their homes. "I stress having enough equipment and supplies to support yourself for at least three days in the event of loss of power," Hislop said. Such supplies include a flashlight and extra batteries, a NOAA battery-powered weather radio, extra food and water, extra medicine and baby items, first aid supplies, heating fuel. 2000 GMC YUKON SLE 4X4 FEATURING bucket seats, rear end locking differential, REAR CONTROL AUDIO CD 8> CASSETTE, TRAILERING PKG WAS $37,497 ’BE,997 PIUS TAX A PLATES Dreisbach Cares... Community by Community During th« month ot Novombor, w» will donate 1100 to Barry County Unltod Way tor every new or used vehicle told H Dreisbach UW TWoe Pontiac Oldsmobile 328 North Michigan Avenue GMC Eric Drestxxh President Don Gentry. Soles Mgr GMC Truck Hastings, Michigan 49058 Call (618) 948-8000 Today Exceeding Yow Expectations is a Family Tradition. ’ Dove Wauey. Business Mgr Chns Sttverman. Soles Tony Larson. 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Hislop has a pamphlet available that tells people how to assemble a "Family Disaster Supply Kit.” Not only should people prepare such a kit, he said, they should make a plan for what to do in a weather emergency that includes such things as deciding where the family will assemble if their home is inaccessible and deciding what is going to happen to the family pet(s) in the event family members have to leave the home. While animals will stay warm if they have a place to go that's sheltered from the wind, Hislop said, they still need ade­ quate quantities of food and water to get them through an emergency. As head of the county's emergency management services, Hislop has devel­ oped a plan for how local emergency services will respond in case of severe winter storms or other emergencies. If a storm has become so severe that it's be­ yond the capacity of local emergency personnel such as police, fire and ambu­ lance workers to handle, an emergency operations center will be activated, His­ lop said. That center is set up in the basement of Barry 911. Various local of­ ficials are assigned to specific duties in the center. For example, a representative from the Barry County Equalization De­ partment will work to determine the amount of property damage caused or be­ ing caused by the storm. A road commis­ sion representative can give information on road plowing, etc. Health department officials, police and fire officials, and representatives from human service agencies who render assistance to those in need are also on hand. In rare instances, Hislop said, a decla­ ration of a state of emergency will have to be called, in which case state and federal aid and assistance is available. The only time Hislop can remember such an emergency being declared was when the Algonquin Lake dam was threatening to collapse several years ago. Every year emergency personnel stage an exercise to practice their readiness for an emergency situation, Hislop sa»d. In the exercises, various emergency per­ sonnel and support services are given a maximum amount of imaginary emer­ gency problems to solve so that re­ sources are tested to their limits and any emergency resource needs are identified. With county emergency personnel and individual county residents, Hislop stresses, the best defense against an emergency is to "recognize the threat" and prepare for it beforehand. COURT NEWS of her sentence on a conviction earlier this year of delivery of controlled sub­ stances. "I don't know how we can force her to meaningfully engage in treatment," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. Morris said she enrolled in Barry County Substance Abuse classes, but Fisher noted that her probation agent doesn't feel she is committed to getting off drugs. "This is what I see day after day, week after week," Fisher told Morris. "People don't go to counseling and they start us­ ing again and are back in front of me. It's your life. You have to decide how you are going to live ft." • Jay Allerding, 18, of Hastings, pleaded not guilty to violating his proba­ tion by using marijuana three times and failed to complete substance abuse counseling. Mark Doster was appointed to represem Allerding and a Nov. 30 probation violation hearing was scheduled. In August, Allerding was granted three years probation under the terms of the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Status to give him a chance to keep a felony con­ viction off his record. He was ordered to spend 90 days in jail with credit for one day served and to pay $3,198.47 restitution, plus $500 costs after being convicted of one count of conspiracy to commit breaking and en­ tering with intent to commit a larceny in connection with the theft of more than $3,000 from the safe al the Hastings Burger King April 12. Allerding was the night manager and admitted to authorities that he gave the combination to two accomplices. In a discussion Thursday about how much bond Fisher should set, Allerding said he docs not have a driver's license and is between jobs. "I don't feel I need one to get back and forth to where I need to go," said Allcrding. "I don't want a driver's license sir. I don't know why." "How did you get to your job at the Country Club?" asked Fisher. Allerding explained that he lives on Woodlawn Avenue and was able to walk to work. "I live in Barry County and I don't want to leave it," said Allerding. A $500 cash or surety bond was set. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-11-30.pdf 3130ce543b231b6b7cdf47a56d0103ee PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBUCUMMT U1SCHURCHSI kings w mhn — New principal joins Southeastern Hastings’ boxer plans to go pro State police colonel visits See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 10 See Story on Page 15 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Bas i INGS JjANNER News Briefs: Next 1st Friday Is on health care The next First Friday foram will be held al noon Dec. 1 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, coater of Green and Jefferson streets in Hast­ ings. There was no First Friday program on Nov. 4 because it was moved up to Oct 26 to enable County Board of Commissioners candidates to talk about issues well before the Nov. 7 election. The Dec. I First Friday will fea­ ture Dr. Jeff Chapman, a local urolo­ gist associated with Pennock Hospi­ tal. who win talk about what he be­ lieves should be done about Ameri­ ca's current problems with its health care system. Thornapple Wind Band concert set Members of the Thornapple Wind Band will present a special Christ­ mas concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Delton Kellogg High School auditorium. The 50-pIus ensemble, made up mostly of local musicians, will pre­ sent a number of holiday selections under the leadership of Lakewood High School band director Dave Macqueen and Hastings High School band director Joe LaJoye. They have been practicing Thursday evenings throughout November. Included on Sunday afternoon's program will be marches, symphonic music, ballads and Christmas carols. An added attraction will be a guest performance by the Kellogg Community College Band. The concert is free to the public, but donations will be used to pro­ mote and support the continuance of the Thornapple Wind Band. A reception with the musicians will be held immediately after the concert For more information, call Kim Domke at 945-9181. Delton Hometown Christmas Dec. 5 The sixth annual Delton Home­ town Christmas will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5. Local businesses will have open bouses, dinner will be served at St Ambrose Church, there will be horse-drawn wagon rides at Mc­ Cormick's, a visit from the Holly Trolley, a Live Nativity by Inter­ Lakes Baptist at Chappel Realty, the Delton Kellogg schools' choir concert at the elementary gym, Santa and kids’ crafts by Bernard Historical Society at the library, and dulcimers at Katy's and Christy's. There also will be a lightning con­ test for homes that will run until Saturday, Dec. 16. The home has to be in a radius of one mile from the four cornea of Delton For more in­ formation, call 623-6787. (Additional] News Briefs (appear on page 2) ■ PRICE 5<r THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30,2000 VOLUME 147, NO. 48 Steps taken for new health dept, building by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Wanting to leave a legacy of having a positive thrust for a proposed new BarryEaton District Health Department build­ ing, the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners Tuesday voted 6-1 to have Fi­ nance and Property committees study funding options to pay for the structure and recommend a site by July. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey, who made the motion, said it "doesn't have a lot of teeth," but he believed it was a step in the right direction so the proposed project won't be forgotten when the new board takes office in January. Five of the eight commissioners will be new in 2001. County Board Vice Chairman Sandy James cast the only dissenting vote and Commissioner Emmet Herrington was absent during that portion of the meeting. James, who is supportive of the pro­ ject. said she couldn't vote for the mo­ tion because she thinks the July date is unrealistic. Instead, "I would say in the next year that we ’/ill have a plan... We want our projects to be done correctly, we want to be cautious and we're still working on the 2001 budget," she said. Bailey said the budget is basically com­ plete and the July date is only a goal. Health Department officials asked the County Board in October to consider building a new two-story Health Depart­ ment building in downtown Hastings on property recently purchased when the county bought five houses on the block bordered by State Street, South Broad­ way, West Court Street and Park Street. Proposed costs for the new brick and masonry veneer structure range from $1.24 million for a 12,000-square-fool fa­ cility to $1.63 million for 16,000 square feet. The current building's 9,533 square feet at 110 W. Center St. is not sufficient to meet the basic needs of current pro­ grams, health department officials have said. Future needs are expected to re­ quire between 11,000 to 12,000 square feet. More space will be needed if the County Substance Abuse Services moves into the Health Department, as some of­ ficials are discussing. The current building's space limitation creates "awkward client flow situations, especially in the clinic, and has inade­ quate waiting room space," according to a report by health officials. Other build­ ing liabilities include a possibility that accreditation may be hurt, design and construction that does not allow changes, difficulty in cleaning because of its age and furnishings, and inadequate space for district staff who frequently have to work in the Hastings facility. The District Health Board and staff have asked the non-profit Northern Health Foundation to help with a solu­ tion to its current hiding needs. The foundation s purpose u to support public health within Michigan and offers cost effective building techniques and plans to improve health and human service agencies. Bailey said at this week’s meeting, the County Board's Finance Committee does not want to commit a future County Board to a financial commitment or a site for a new health department building but he wanted "to do something to take a positive step forward" while giving "lati­ tude" to the new board. "The new board can scrap it," be said of any action taken by the current board or if the new board thinks the county can't afford it. "If they set a different pri­ ority, that is their choice." Bailey said one idea to pay for the See BUILDING, continued page 2 The gnnual Hastings Christmas parade, organized by the Hastings Lions Club, will roll through town at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. Many other hoMay activities are planned this weekend and information is included inside this issue. State Street name \ change still undecided by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council Monday night decided not to decide on a proposal to change the name of State Street. Council members agreed to withhold action until a second public bearing could be held Jan. 22, 2001. They had received a written request from the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce to delay a decision until after the busy hol­ iday season so chamber members could voice their opinions. However, there were more than a few chamber members who appeared at Monday night's hearing to state their op­ position. Dorothy Conklin, who said she owns three businesses along Stale Street, said, Tm totally against this. It will be a lot of work and expense (for local businesses on State Street). Wouldn't it make more sense to change the name of State Road?" Anne Ellis, a health food store owner on State Street, said the expense would involve changing stationary addresses, for business cards and in the phone books. "It would be a lol of work to do for an address change," she said. "One of these roads needs to be changed, but we should take into account which change would have more impact," she added later. Luanne Cru’tenden commented, "I'd like to see the name for Stale Street to stay the same and consider State Road to be changed." See STREET, continued page 7 City will not join county’s Renaissance Zone effort by David T. Young Editor The City of Hastings has decided not to be a part of Barry County's efforts to apply to the state for Renaissance Zone designation, at least not for now. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners earlier this fall agreed to work with Ionia County in applying for state help in funding a Renaissance Zone that would include five subzones in the two counties. Each of these defined subzones would be eligible lor tax abatements in an effort to revitalize industrial areas and expand existing businesses. Bill Weisgerbcr, a consultant working on the economic development program for Barry County, told the City Council Monday night, "This is a decision you have to make for the betterment of the city, not necessarily the county." Mayor Frank Campbell replied, "We're not a community for tax abatements. Good management has kept this town up for almost 200 years. We're very forceful about not letting things get out of hand." Council members said Hastings has re­ lied on programs such as community de­ velopment block grants to establish the industrial incubator and industrial park rather than offer tax abatements to indus­ tries. Furthermore, no one could come up with an area within the city that would seem to be appropriate for the Renais­ sance Zone program. Councilman Barry Wood asked if Re­ naissance subzones in Barry and Ionia counties would lure businesses and in­ dustries that might otherwise come to Hastings. "We have the infrastructure (waler, sewer and roads),” Campbell answered. And Hastings docs not have any de­ pressed economic areas... I don't see where we've got anything within our city." Weisgerbcr and Barry County Admin­ istrator Michael Brown said four of the five subzones have been identified, and the fifth would be the last one designated for a number of years. Brown said, "We're just a geographical boundary put together for the application to the state. If you're interested, just let us know. "We aren't asking you to do anything (tonight), but to consider what's best for you and let us know... This has to be a decision for you." Though the city took no vote to get in­ volved, Campbell acknowledged that it isn't impossible that something could be worked out down the road. The mayor said, "rd like to leave the door open." In other business at Monday night's meeting, the council: • Decided to advertise for bids for auc­ tioneering services to sell the house at 236 W. Marshall St, which the city took See ZONE, continued page 2 Battle Creek couple die in head-on crash by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A two-car, head-on crash on M-37 near Adams Road Monday which left a Battle Creek couple dead and a Hastings couple hurt is still under investigation by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. According to Trooper Sanora Larsen. Battle Creek residents Charlotte Walter, the driver, and passenger Donald Walter, both 68, were pronounced dead at the scene after their southbound 1990 Cadillac crossed the center line for an unknown reason al about 3:13 p.m. The vehicle collided with a northbound. 2000 Honda Odyssey, driven by Gracia Veldman, 62, of Hastings, said Larsen, and the Walter car overturned, coming to rest in a ditch on the north side of the roadway. "Witnesses indicated at least one other vehicle swerved to miss the... Cadillac," Larsen said. "According to witnesses, Charlotte Walter just stared straight ahead as it happened and took no evasive action." Veldman and her passenger. James Veldman, were taken to Pennock Hospital by Thornapple Township Emergency Services, where they were treated for their injuries and released. All four victims had the use of airbags while Charlotte Walter was the only victim not wearing a seat belt when the crash occurred. Though it is not known why Walter crossed the centerline, no autopsy was performed and alcohol was not believed to ha*'e been a factor, Larsen said. The couple had been Christmas shopping in Grand Rapids that day and were on their way home when the crash occurred, a source said. A Hastings couple escaped life threatening injuries in a head-on crash Monday. See CRASH, continued page 18 �th** Uli Mi UMtidUI Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 30. 2000 Jeff Stalter joins Lakewood Board by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Jeff Stalter of Lake Odessa was ap­ pointed to the Lakewood Board of Edu­ cation al Tuesday night's special meet­ ing. Stalter was selected to fill the scat va- Lakewood board this year. Ramona Stambaugh resigned earlier this fall and her seal was filled by Thomas Posschn. Seven candidates vied for Smith's seat — Steve Louthan of Sunfield, Larry Steward of Sunfield, Robert Hyvarinen of Vermontville, Gary Mattson of Lake Odessa, Jeff Stalter of Lake Odessa, Bruce Lincoln of Lake Odessa, and Dr. Terre Davis of Freeport. Louthan is a design systems engineer. Steward is a retired teacher and coach from the Ionia Public Schools, Hyvarinen is a supervisor at GM in Lansing. Matt­ son is a financial advisor, Lincoln is a lawyer in Lake Odessa and Davis is a re­ tired superintendent of DeWitt Public Schools. Four of the candidates — Lincoln, Stalter, Louthan, and Davis had previ­ ously interviewed for Stambaugh’s seat. Davis was not present for Tuesday's se­ lection process because c»f previous con­ tractual commitments, but was consid­ ered for the position. Each candidate was asked to review his educational and work experience. They were then asked to explain the role of a school board member, name priori­ ties they would like the school board to undertake, list the strengths they would bring to the board and explain why they would be the best candidate. Board Pres­ ident Joel Pepper then asked why they wanted to be on the board. Stalter said he is a 1977 graduate of Lakewood and has 22 years with General Motors, holding a journeyman's card as cated by Dennis Smith, who had re­ signed for personal reasons. The term ex­ pires in June of 2001, so Stalter or any­ one else may run for a full, four-yea: term in next year's annual school elec­ tion. This is the second resignation from the tnclude fresh cut Christmas m family ride*, (pnmea wnue ye a too) and die maker. He said the role of a school board member is to work as a team. The members bring their own opin­ ions to the board, gather ideas from the community, weed through them and work out differences. He said one of the board’s priorities is to start looking at long term concerns of the district, including the possibility of a bond for the high school. "We need to pay attention to the trades in our children’s education," he said. Stalter stressed the importance of CAD and other technologies. He praised the role of Hartlands, but said the high Rachel Jordan swears in newly selectee elected board member Jeff Stalter. Stalter takes the seat vacated by the resignation Dennis Smith. school should have some technology training, too. He said he would bring ded­ ication to the district. Because he has three children in the district, he has a sincere interest. He also said he has in­ volvement in the community, having worked for Habitat for Humanity and for Art in the Park When asked why he was the best can­ didate, Stalter ?aid "I can't say I'm the best, but I'm an option. I am running for the seal so the board can have more choices in the person they choose to fill the seat." He said he wants to be on the board because he feels he represents a positive value system and has good relations with children. After the interviews, the names of the seven candidates were listed on a large piece of paper and a hand vote was taken. Board members were asked to cast up to three votes for the candidate or candidates they would include as one of their first three cho.ces. After the first round, Davis had no votes, Lincoln had one, Steward had one, Mattson had one, Louthan had two. Hyvarinen had six and Stalter had six . There was then a second round of voles for Hyvarinen, Louthan and Stalter. Each board member could vote for two candidates. In the second round, Louthan received no voles. Hyvarinen received five votes, and Stalter received six. At that point, a motion was made to appoint Stalter to the seat, which was passed unanimously. Pepper thanked all the candidates and said it was a difficult decision because each candidate was so well qualified. Newly chosen board member Possehn said it was easier to be one of the inter­ viewees than to be listening to the re­ sponses and making the decisions on be­ half of the Lakewood voters. Board member Pam Christensen echoed the sentiments, saying that is why it is an elected position. The board then chose new officers. Joel Pepper remained president, David Bulling was elected vice president. Perry Strimback remained secretary and Pam Christensen was elected treasurer. Both Possehn's and Stalter's seats ex­ pire in June of 2001. The next school board meeting will be Thursday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Lakewood High school Academic Cen­ ter. BUILDING...Steps taken for new health dept, building (cont.) atiamr all ext originality and Motorist* are reminded by local workshop Th* Barty Canty Ana Chamber »:30 pan. Monday. Dec. 4, at the Fehsenfeld Center of the Halting* campus of Kellogg Community Col­ lege. The workshop is designed to help people develop strategies for dealmg with stress. Topic* will include the definition of stress, identifying Stres­ sors, practice of stress management techniques and development of a personal action plan. Joan Ezinga. instructor, has a mas­ ter of science degree in the family nurse practitioner program and a master of arts degree in communica­ tion arts and science*. She special­ izes in stress management as ba* taught course* a Jackson Commu­ nity College. Fees are $10 to chamber member* ’ and $12 to non-member*. and Village will have ha am The Gift* of Christmas Paet" c btatiou from noon to 5 p.m. weekend* of Dec. 2 sad 3 and De Included will be dm Bristol Imf* "Doll House" display of coUectkM of bisque, china and plastic doB* dating back to the U50s; the "Boyh Toy Box," featuring tin and cast boa and a collection of functioning toy steam engines; end period decoration* and gift display* at th* Sixbetry House. There also will be display* of jew­ elry and watches at the village'* general store, mechanical and still bank* at the City Bank, and handHouse. ‘ . W Visitors will be invited to sample holiday treat* and try their band at making old-tuhioned craft* and or­ naments, corn husk dolls and candle dipping Guest choirs and carolers, includ­ ing tbe Hastings elementary chil­ dren. tbe Lakeside Baptist Church choir, the In His Name Choir and dm Middleville United Methodist Hand­ bell Choir, will entertain with holi­ day music each afternoon. Admission is $5 per sdult and $3 for each child ages 5 to 12. For more information, call 945­ 3775. ' new building is to lake funds from the couaty's umbrella |m fund, derived from delinquent tax penalties and interest. James said the need for a new health department building is certain because of its current inadequacy and inefficiency. Commissioner Robert Wenger agreed and said he thought the current board could recommend that the next board act on the health department building as soon as possible. He also said he didn't feel comfortable directing the new board to do anything specific, but later he said, with a laugh, "why not go to the jugular vein and just say we're going to have one..." Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie, who chairs the board's Finance Committee, suggested that perhaps the current board could hire an engineering firm to evalu­ ate the current building cither for renova­ Herrington) who has a (law) suit out against whether or not we can make a (Road Commission) appouiinieM," Bai­ ley said. "I think we're all walking around on eggs, saying we can't do this, we can't do that. With the federal gov­ ernment. there's going to be a change in the presidency and all the staff and they're making decisions today, they'll make decisions Dec. 30... Government has to go on. You have to make deci­ sions. 1 don't think it's wrong to set a time on this... The new board comes on, they've got as much flexibility as they need. Their hands aren't tied... They need five votes to say no that's not a priority... I'd support whatever they do... I would like something a little more solid (for tion and a possible addition or possibly demolition and construction of a new one on the same site, consider a site near Kellogg Community College or look at other proposals. Commissioner John Barnett said he would like to take a good look at the cur­ rent site and he questioned the wisdom of demolishing the five homes the county purchased because of the income it re­ ceives from the 11 rental units within those homes. He said he thought the rental income was supposed to help pay for the purchase of those homes. Wenger said building at the same site as the current health department building would be expensive because the county would have to rent space at another loca­ tion to relocate the staff while construc­ tion was under way. Barnett also wondered if the county budget for 2001 would be in jeopardy if the county loses the rental income. "That’s a good point," MacKenzie said. If the county's financial status depends on 11 rental units, "we al) better run," Wenger quipped. "We have a commissioner (Emmet page one ZONE.. .continued from page one over from the previous owner because it was declarea to be a drug house. City Manager Jeff Mansfield said inmates of the Barry County Jail will be used to clean up the place before it is sold. • Agreed to purchase a 3,200-pound hydrostatic roller for compacting asphalt in road patching from Colwell Equipment of Canton for SI4,900, including al­ lowance of $1,000 for trade-in of the old roller. • Approved a new one-year lease for the Andrew McDonald family to rent the city-owned home at 1013 W. Green St. near Fish Hatchery Park. The rent will be increased from $450 to $550 per month. • Had a joint workshop with the Local Development Finance Authority prior to the council meeting. STREET...cont. from The reason for the proposed name change for State Street is the potential for misunderstandings for emergency per­ sonnel. State Street and State Road run parallel (east and west) through Hast­ ings, but State Road to the north has a mostly rural residential character while State Street is the main artery in the city, which includes a lot of businesses. Charlie Nystrom, director of Barry County 911 services, said his agency too often has received inaccurate location information on emergency calls because of confusion over the two roads. He said his fear is that someday a location error might lead to a delayed response and cost someone a life. Nystrom told the City Council Monday night that about 150 errors had been re­ ceived in calls to 911. "I'm just bringing this information to iiic council," he explained. "If we lose one person because of this (inaccurate) data, I would feel responsible." Nystrom later added, "I'm not saying we have to change this. I'm saying this is the challenge we face. If we don’t change (the name), we will continue to do the job." Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Jim Brown told the council. "I'd like to see a change (in the name) for other rea­ sons. but this is the best one. Health and safety far outweighs business." Some members of the audience con­ tinued to press for answers on why the name of State Road shouldn’t be changed instead. Nystrom acknowledged that "From a public safety standpoint, it's easier to keep State Road addresses the same" because the rural residential area is more spread out and it’s called State Road throughout Barry County. Cruttenden held that Kent County’s 100th Street and Ionia County's Price Road have different names in other places and there doesn't seem to be a lot of confusion over them. Residents along Stale Street naturally agree with businesses and don't want to recommendations from the current board)... . "WoftMed 'i&^ok/m evcvyihing," be said in reference to the existing site. "...We need all the information we can get and I think it would be an excellent idea to look into the building and see what we could use it for," Commissioner Clare Tripp said. "I think it's worth looking at...," Com­ missioner Rod Goebel said. Tripp and Wenger noted that some of the current commissioners will be part of the new County Board and she was sure the health department building would continue to be a high priority. "It won't fall to the ground," she said. have to change their addresses. Margaret Cook very simply reported, "I don't like the idea of changing it.” But Mike McComb, who said he lives on East State Street, said, "I wouldn't necessarily have a problem with chang­ ing Stale Street because of the safety factor. I've already been through this con­ fusion before and I understand where the downtown business owners are coming from." City Manager Jeff Mansfield told au­ dience members that a two- to four-year "phase-in" period could help make the transition to a new name a lot easier. He said businesses and residents on State Street could even use the new address and include the old one as an alias dur­ ing the interim period. Mayor Frank Campbell presented a lit­ tle local history at the hearing, noting that Stale Street existed here when Hast­ ings was established as a village more than 125 years ago. However, Slate Road was called such because in its earliest days it was a stale highway. He noted that the two have coexisted for a long time without too many problems and blamed the Ameritech phone company for displaying incorrect addresses on computer screens when emergency calls come in. "I'm very much opposed to this (changing the name of State Street)," he said. I think the (current) system works real good." Campbell later in the hearing said, "We're going to be the bad guy, whichever way we go on this." Councilman Don Tubbs suggested that a "B" be placed in front of all State Road addresses to denote that they are not on State Street. Nystrom agreed that Tubb's idea could be explored. Councilman Donald Spencer asked to have the matter referred back to city staff to find out how many residences and businesses would be affected by a name change on cither Stale Road or State Street. And then a second public hearing is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Mon­ day. Jan. 22. I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 30. 2000 - 3 New Southeastern Elementary principal welcomed by Mary McDonough Staff Writer When new Southeastern Principal Susan Linacre assumed her duties Oct. 2, any worries she might have had about having to take over a position held for the last 16 years by former Principal Chris Warren were quickly dissipated. "The entire school community — stu­ dents. staff, parents and community members — have been so warm and welcoming that it’s been an extreme pleasure to make the move." she said. "There wasn't anything I couldn't get help doing." Warren left Southeastern this summer to take a position with the Caledonia School District. Former high school principal Bob Vanderveen filled Warren's position temporarily until a new principal could be hired. "I think they miss him very much." Linacre said of Warren. "He was here for a very long time." When Linacre. who hails from the Owosso school district, took over as principal, she said, "my first goal was to learn not only the names of 294 students and 35 staff members, but also to put those names with the correct faces. I'm still working on it." Linacre also consulted with staff members to find out their goals and desires for the school. "I wanted to make sure I listened to what they thought was necessary here, because some of them have been here a very long time. They were very definite about their goals and objectives." Three main goals for the school, estab­ lished long before Linacre arrived, she said, have been to "provide a safe, positive, mutually respectful learning environment, help students to become increasingly capable readers and problem solvers, and help each student become a responsible citizen." The staff has recently begun "a concerted effort to teach and practice respect and responsibility." she said. "It's not that the children aren't respectful or responsible," she said. However, she and the staff felt it was important "to continue to develop those characteristics." Teaching respect and responsibility will help foster good relationships among the students, between students and staff, and between students and their families and members of the community, she said. The goal, she said, is to "work on building a family atmosphere at Southeastern." If students have a "sense of belonging" at school, she said, it .nay help them better tolerate the stresses that could potentially lead to violence and other problems. In addition to explaining in school assemblies what it means to be respectful and responsible, the staff will talk to the students about some of the ways they can solve problems that may prevent them from being respectful and responsible. Linacre said. For example, she said, students will be taught how to manage their anger so it does not get out of con­ trol. "I think everyone has to control their anger," she said. "We are all angry from time to time. To just assume children can do that without being taught (how) is doing them a great disservice." The staff will also emphasize that "there are consequences to every choice you make." she said. In her former position as an eighth grade English and history teacher in Owosso, she said, she emphasized to students that "every action carries the potential for good and bad consequences" and students should "make sure they consider the consequences before they make a choice." Linacre said parents of Southeastern students have also helped contribute to building a sense of community in the school. "One of the things I think is phe­ nomenal about here is the amount of parental involvement." Many parents volunteer to help out in the classroom, she said, and the school has an active PTO. As part of the staffs goal to improve students' reading and problem-solving skills, literacy groups have been started consisting of small groups of students from every grade level who meet every day to practice their reading and problem­ solving skills. "The more we can work with small groups the more we are able to address their individual needs," she said. The literacy groups were begun before Linacre arrived, she said. "I think a lot of what (the staff) knows needs to be done for children is already being worked on." she said. "The staff here is really capable and competent." Having been a teacher for many years, she is sensitive to the needs of staff and also aware of those qualities required of a good teacher. While in Owosso, she spent seven years acting as a mentor to beginning teachers through the Michigan Slate University intern program. The program, a year-long form of student leaching, helped Linacre become a better teacher, she S’ud. "You had to be extremely organized and a mode) of good teaching in order to help (the student teachers) become the same." Toys for Tots collection continues New principal Susan Unacre will work with staff members to build a family atmosphere at Southeastern Elementary. The new teachers learned the importance of hands-on learning. "I'm very much a proponent of active learning," Linacre said. "I think in educa­ tion today many if not most teachers have come to the understanding that you need to provide experiences that help students to relate to the content" (of what's being taught). At Owosso, she said, she used a history curriculum called "Living Through History," where the presentation of text­ book information was supplemented by hands-on projects. "We would role-play throughout the year. The students were colonists. They had to set up a colony. They had to establish a government, hold joint sessions of congress, pass bills, and elect a president and vice president." In her English classes, she said, she had students write children's story books. While students initially thought writing kids* books would be easy, she said, they discovered it was "a very lengthy, involved process" in which the students learned the importance of editing and proof-reading and stretched their creative skills making illustrations and cover designs. The students would then travel to elementary schools and read th-tr stories to students there. Like many teachers, Linacre is not fond of teaching just for the sake of having students get good marks on state pro­ ficiency tests. "I am very much opposed to leaching to the test,'" she said. "However. I do very much understand the need to have goals established. I think you can teach children strategies and techniques for taking tests without teaching to a specific test I think you can emphasize in your curriculum areas that are going to be tested without teaching to the test. I think it's all a matter of aligning your school's curriculum to meet students* needs." Linacre is a 1967 graduate of Elmwood Park Community High School in Illinois, received an undergraduate degree in el­ ementary education from Western Illinois University in 1971, and obtained a master's degree in curriculum and teaching from MSU in 1997. She taught sixth grade in Illinois and various elementary grades in Morgantown, W. Va. She was a part-time word processing instructor at Baker College in Owosso, taught high school English, speech and drama at Spring Vale Academy in Owosso, and spent nine years leaching in Owoaao Middle SctaW prior tn coming to Souffieasiern. ”r She has two children. Grant, 23, and Erin, 20. Village of Middleville considering joining Renaissance Zone by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Middleville Village Council Tuesday night agreed to a spe­ cial meeting to consider joining the Ru­ ral Renaissance Zone effort of the Ionia and Barry County Commissions. Consultant Bill Weisgerbcr explained the Renaissance Zone concept being proposed. He said there is a very short time line involved since applications for this last zone must be in Lansing by Dec. 13. A Renaissance Zone is a tool for eco­ nomic development that uses tax for­ giveness and abatements at the slate and local levels to encourage development. Middleville Village Council members were concerned that participating in the Renaissance zone might have a negative impact on the effort, of the Local Devel­ opment Finance Authority to leverage tax capture for infrastructure improve­ ments. Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck told the council that on first looking into the Renaissance Zone proposal, he had planned to suggest that this was not an option for the village at this time. However, after further research and re­ view, Gruesbeck instead suggested there were ways for this to be a positive de­ velopment for the village. Village Planner Geoff Moffatt attended a meeting Monday in Ionia with the con­ sultant working on the proposal and Ionia and Barry County officials. Following that meeting and doing more research. Middleville officials now believe that the LDFA can be protected at the same time as participating in the Renaissance Zone. The subzone in Middleville is recom­ mended to be a 10-acre area in the Mid­ dleville Industrial Park that does not in­ clude the parcels currently owned by Bradford White. According to Weisgerbcr. this is a de­ velopment tool that can attract different types of industry to a community. If the Barry-Ionia proposal is accepted, it would begin Jan.l, 2002, and would would be in effect for 10 years. Weisgerber said that it usually takes at least two years for Renaissance zones to take effect Usually the tax abatements are phased in over a three-year period. County Commissioner Bob Wenger told the council, "Thanks for giving this a shot. This will be a benefit to us all if it is accepted." Council has scheduled a special meet­ ing for 7 p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 6. to dis­ cuss final details of the proposal. According to Weisgerber. three other areas in Barry County are considering joining. In Ionia County, Lake Odessa, including the Sunny Fresh Plant and the cities of Ionia and Belding have decided to sign on. Hastings earlier this week elected not to participate for now (see related story in today’s edition of the Banner). The collection of toys and gift items for children ages 0-16 through the Toys for Tots program continues in Barry County. Above, staff from Coldwell Banker Classic Realty, 319 N. Broadway, Hastings, display some of the toys dropped into the Toys for Tots box located at the real estate office. From left are real estate consultant Jean McDaniel, realty owner Maggie Benjamin, real estate agent Bev Wilkins, real estate agent Kimberly Parker, and office manager Jeanette Martin. Other dropoff locations are Felpasuch Food Center in Hastings and Delton, Bob's Grill, Plumb's, Bill Seif Chevrolet. True Value, Walmart, Big Boy, Blarney Stone, Hastings High School, Chrysler Superstore, Bradford White Corp., Pastoor's, Middle Villa Inn, and Good Time Pizza. Marines from the Naval Marine Corps Reserve in Battle Creek will also be accepting toys during the Hastings Christmas Parade, which begins at 2 p.m. this Saturday About 30 Marines will be marching, and those who wish to donate toys can present them to the soldiers as they proceed along the parade route. Natalie Lenz is pictured with some of the materials students wil use with the now science curriculum. New DK science program provides hands-on learning by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Staff members at Delton Kellogg Ele­ mentary will be teaching a new science curriculum that promises to give students more hands-on learning experiences and also has the goal of improving students' scores on slate proficiency tests. Kindergarten teachers began learning the new curriculum Wednesday in a day­ long training session led by Natalie Lenz, new elementary science coordina­ tor at DK. Subsequent training sessions will be held for the rest of the DK Ele­ mentary staff. Lenz began her duties with the district in mid-October, and since then has taken training in the new curriculum, has pre­ pared for teacher training sessions, and has put together kits full of materials that students will use when participating in science projects. Lenz, who has a degree in biochem­ istry from the University of Illinois and a teaching license from the University of Minnesota, worked as a specialist teach­ ing science to Minnesota elementary students prior to coming to DK Elemen­ tary. Her new position is part-time. She's working Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Her role as science coordinator will primarily be to provide training and sup­ port to DK Elementary staff members, she said. She was hired because the dis­ trict felt students' science education could be better aligned with Michigan science standards and benchmarks as set by the stale Department of Education, she said. The new curriculum, called The Bat­ tle Creek Area Common Core Science Curriculum, is directly aligned with Michigan standards, she said. "The whole intent is that, because the MEAP test is based on those Michigan stan­ dards and benchmarks, this curriculum should improve (student) scores over time." The larger goal, however, is to use hands-on learning to help students learn and retain material being presented. Re­ search has shown that hands-on, inquiry­ based science education is "the most ef­ fective way* to reach students. Lenz said. "The idea is that students learn by do­ ing and that scientific concepts are diffi­ cult to understand without concrete ma­ terials and manipulating those materi­ als." T can tell you from my experience be­ ing a science specialist that the kids are really motivated when they get to do things hands on." She quoted an expression that says. Tell me, I forget. Show me, I remember. Involve me, I understand." Thera are four parts to the curriculum, she said. Parts A and B involve physical science. Part C involves earth science, and Part D involves life science. This year students will be given lessons on Part A of the curriculum, she said. Eventually the district hopes to teach all four parts of the curriculum. With Part A. kindergartners will learn about their senses, doing such things as identifying different sounds and tastes. Hrst-graders will learn about tbe proper­ ties of waler. Second-graders will learn how things move, such as simple ma­ chines like pulleys and levers. Thirdgraders will learn about sound — bow it travels, how vibrations make sounds, and how sound vibrations move through string. Students will be making a teed in­ strument. Fourth-graders will learn about magnetism and electricity. They will study magnets and compasses and do in­ vestigations with bulbs and batteries. Much of the instruction will involve students conducting investigations and answering scientific questions, Lenz said. "The teacher is there to guide stu­ dents," she said, rather than give direct instruction. Staff will direct students via teacher guides, and students will use journals and various materials to conduct their investigations. �from our readers... We must understand the consequences of our actions To the editor: In the mid-1850s, England lay defense­ less, as the stranglehold of the dreaded cholera plague once again clutched at that nation's throat. Dr. John Snow’s belief in a medical theo­ ry that had not yet gained popularity - the germ theory - caused him nevertheless to act decisively. History tells us that he creat­ ed a map of the deaths attributed to cholera in the Broad Street area of England in 1854. He then determined that the single greatest factor contributing to the spread of that deadly disease was, in fact, the handle on the neighborhood public water pump. He obtained permission to remove the handle, and sure enough, the evil tide of disease was turned back. Amazingly, the man who single-handedly turned the tide of this horrible disease was hounded, criticized and ridiculed by the mouthpiece of the medical profession at that time, the British medical journal known as The Lancet, Skeptics have worked to discredit John Snow for his beliefs and his actions since then as well. But of two things there can be no doubt: first, that subsequent research has only strengthened the case for the tiny, invisible organisms and their spread of disease; sec­ ond, that if even one person’s Hfe was saved by the removal of the pump handle at Broad Street, then Dr. John Snow was right. The far reaching consequences of the beliefs and actions of such medical pio­ neers have so pervaded our society that washing one’s hands before and after vari­ ous activities, for example, is very close to being reflex action. We reap the positive benefits of these changes in our culture without even being aware we do so, unless we happen to encounter a history book and refresh our memories with past horrors such as skyrocketing infant mortality and mass graves during epidemics. Consequence, however, is becoming a foreign concept in our society. I will be the first to admit that I drive through for my banking transactions almost exclusively, and found it more convenient to research for this letter on the Internet instead of checking out a stack of books at the local library. But in our time of microwaves, instant coffee and e-mail, we are losing touch with the concept of cause and effect. Discoveries such as the one outlined ear­ lier, interestingly enough, are frequently characterized by the following factors: • Their positive impact is in direct pro­ portion to the amount of ridicule, scorn, and even persecution suffered by its propo­ nent. • Their positive effect, over time, contin­ ues to multiply and expand until, as I men­ tioned earlier, it is no longer possible to ful­ ly account for all the good done. • Only as the cause itself continues to be held forth as the reason for the positive effect can we hope to continue to enjoy its presence. Mankind has a short memory, even under the best of circumstances. Now... what does this have to do with the unprecedented state of affairs demonstrated in the year 2000 presidential election? Sim­ ply this: I propose that a single decision made in this country almost 40 years ago has continued to have far reaching effects in our nation until this very day. But instead of the multiplication of positive effects, the negative consequences continue to multiply and build upon each other in an increasing­ ly destructive pattern. What I am describing is the spiritual equivalent of the second law of thermody­ namics. which in essence states that every­ thing is degenerating into a state of decreased disorganization and breaking down into a lower form. Nationally, we are at the point where we are sure of nothing because we have forfeited the foundation for our beliefs - our spiritual "germ theory,” so to speak. Wc arc no longer able, for example, to ascertain if the highest office in our land has been filled, even after due process has occurred. This, of course, is not the first wave of consequence that has battered our national shores. It has happened again and again, at the Lewinsky hcanngs, at Fort Worth and Columbine, at Waco, at Rue Vs Wade, at Kent State, and at countless other points in our very recent history. (It is a consequence, if not in kind, at least in national impact, equivalent to these.) There are those who. like John Snow's opponents, scoff at the concept that remov­ ing the Bible and prayer from our public schools in 1963 has set off a spiritual epi­ demic of gothic proportions. They will say that there is no more connection between the absence of God’s Word and the ever increasing rise of alcoholism, drug abuse, suicide, crime, violence and despair than between, say, the spread of death and a neighborhood pump handle. But history is its own best commentary. In 1963, the worst infraction for which a high school student was punished was chewing gum in class or being in the halls without a pass. The carnage reflected in newspaper headlines and high school hall­ ways is the evidence that we have thrown away our anchor because we found it too restrictive, and now stand bewildered as our drifting children are battered against the rocks. Consequences. They echo in the grayness of our cemeteries, and mock from the Oval Office, as we scratch our heads and try to decide what to do next. Read the instructions. Ginger Drake, Nashville November 23.2000 J-Ad Graphics Letter To the Editor Know Vour L€G ISLFYFO U^. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington DLC. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. UA. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton. Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. AU Rutland Township Residents, and all area governmental bodies: As the newly elected officials of Rutland Township, we wish to thank the voters of Rutland for their-'support We look forward to representing udi of you during the next 4 years. As we begin this new year, we pledge to reinforce our campaign positions with actions, and to earn your continued support. We strongly encourage all residents who would like to be more active participants in township government, to call and volunteer their services. Please call township hall Mondays or Thursdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at 948-2194. For those in our surrounding area; we look forward to a new era of sharing and cooperation. We hope that strategic partner­ ships will blossom and new avenues of communication can be opened. Again, to the hundreds of area residents who supported the change. WE THANK YOU! Michigan Legislature Gov John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. HastingsBaNNER Roger Vilmont. Supervisor Robin McKenna, Clerk Sandy Greenfield. Treasurer Dorothy Flint, Trustee Gary Rogers, Trustee Joe Lyons, Trustee Monica Rappaport, Trustee Elect Why is Sen. Abraham an elector? To the editor: The recent election controversy has opened up a whole can of worms, not only in Florida but all across our country. While it is not my intention to deliver a cram course in Civics 101. nor to engage in partisan rhetoric and finger pointing, I have discovered at least one other worm still squirming in the bottom of the can and it has raised some rather serious questions, to which I seek an answer. Article II, Section I of our Constitution, along with the Twelfth Amendment, dearly maps out the manner in which wc are to elect our president. This is done through a slate of electors, designated for each major party and equal in number to each state’s number of representatives plus their two senators. The manner in which the electors are chosen is left to the legislatures of the separate states themselves, as is the final authority to determine the legality of its choice of electors. Electors are most often selected by the parties of each state at their state conven­ tions, or they may be appointed by party leaders. The names of the slate of electors designated for each party must then be sub­ mitted to each spate’s chief election official, generally the secretary of stale. The Consti­ tution is quite clear in stating that Mno sen­ ator or representative, or person holding an office of trust or profit under the United States, shall be appointed an elector.” The Detroit Free Press published a list naming the slate of electors for both the Democratic and Republican parties in Michigan Nov. 9. The name of State Sena­ tor Spencer Abraham appears second on the list of Republican electors. According to the information I have gath­ ered, then. Senator Abraham was appointed as an elector for the Republican party in the State of Michigan in direct conflict to the clear mandates set forth by Constitutional law and approved as an elector by the sec­ retary of state in direct conflict with that same law. As I believe that people's opin­ ions are based on their information. I am seeking correction or clarification regard­ ing this conflict before I form an opinion. So here are my questions. • Is my information incomplete? Perhaps a key piece of the puzzle that would offer a wholly different rendering has escaped me. • Is my information inaccurate? Perhaps I misread the Constitution or the Free Press article. (Both of these suggestions have been offered by everyone from my daugh­ ter s high school teacher to a man who insists that the senate is not part of Con­ gress and therefore not subject to this pro­ vision, a moot point, as the language is clearly stated as quoted above.) • Is my information incorrect? My sources include the college textbook ‘Democracy Under Pressure” published by Harcourt & Brace, 1997 (8th edition), from which I give the direct wording of Constitu­ tional law as stated in Article II, Section I. Perhaps there was a typo. My sources also include an article that can be found on the home page of the Fed­ eral Election Commission and written by the deputy director of the FEC. Perhaps there was an effort in cyberspace transmis­ sion of the article. If my information is. as 1 believe it to be, complete, correct and accurate, then I would seek clarification regarding the fol­ lowing questions: How did it come to pass that the Repub­ lican party allowed. Senator Abraham accepted and the state's chief election offi­ cial approved an appointment that is in direct conflict to federal law, as expressed in the Constitution? And how did it come to pass that not only the Detroit Free Press, but also every major news organization in Michigan did not make the connection? If a 42 year old ex-drunk who hasn't been in school in over 20 years can discern this information from the appendix of a college textbook and a few newspaper articles, how did it get it by all these folks? I patiently await a clear and direct answer. Anna Piscopo, Hastings GOP tramples on U.S. Constitution To the editor: The Germans used to overtake countries by replacing their leaders overnight and never firing a shot. , ,, For the GOP to.pcpsidcr the slock market and deadlines more important than counting a person’s vote, and for the Florida legisla­ ture to believe it can send electors at “their will” instead of the "will of the people" is a .takeover! Fowl! For them to ignore a Flori­ da Supreme court ruling tramples our Con­ stitution. Yes, I believe Gov. Bush when he signed a Texas law that requires hand counts in close elections and the dimple is a vote. When he calls his opponent a cheat and a crook and deny his opponent the right of due process which is instituted by Florida law and it matches Texas’ law, he is smash­ ing the Constitution of the United States of America. But he said he would uphold the Constitution. I know the Supreme Court is Republican, and Bush feels he can overturn an election with a Florida Republican Legislature and Republican Congress which represents only 25 percent of the people but I hope for our country’s sake, they smash his takeover attempt. The GOP has already violated tJje Consti­ tution by denying-* citizen of tftc U.S. due ’’process by attempting to overturn the last election in escalating a civil offense to impeachment, by using illegal wiretapping to convict, by releasing Grand Jury infor­ mation, and by entrapping the President when he was summoned into civil court on a sexual harassment case, which allegedly happened years before his term, and asking him about his consensual adultery which is not pertinent evidence. All these things violate a person^ right to due process. Republicans hive violated the due process rights of the president and now arc attempting to violate our rights of citi­ zens by denying votes. You may find me in jail, but remember people shed their blood for our freedom and our right to due process. Where is the outrage? Bill Byrne, Hastings Paid Political Advertisement 1805 Irving Road, Hastings, Mt 49058 PUBLIC OPINION: Devoted to tAe interests of Barry County Since 1856 Uniform voting equipment? Do you think that all polling places in the U.S. should be required to have the same equipment to count ballots? Why or why not? Published by...Hastings Banner, Inc. A Ov.$»on O1 J-Ad Graphics me. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 (616) 945 9554 John Jacoba Frederic Jacoba President Vice President Joyce Ryan Stephen Jacobs Treasurer Secretary • NEWSROOM • Davio T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilb-*-.! (Assistant Eator) Shelly Sulser Helen Mudty Patricia Johns Mary McDonough James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Jason Casarez, Lake Odessa: Allison Siegel, Kalamazoo Charles Hager, Sunfield: Brittney Cinco, Hastings: Susan Garbow, Dutton: Evelyn Barnum, Lake Odessa: "Yes, we need a more uniform procedure for voting." "Yes. because it would make n easier for everybody and they wouldn't have the confusion they had this year with the election." "Yes. It should be easier and not as complicated. It should be clear. People might have made mistakes on an untested ballot." "Yes. I think if everyone had a set system, we wouldn't be confused. It could be taught in school." Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday Bam io 5 30 p m . Saturday 8 30 am - Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnsen Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year in Barry County S27 per year m adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 "Yes, they should all be "Yes, so everybody can be the same to avoid exactly the same." discrepencies and general confusion." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 30. 2000 - Page 5 Wild markets spur need for investment expertise When the stock market keeps going up, it’s easy for investors to feel confident about their abilities to pick “winners.” But what happens when the going gets rocky? That’s when it’s time to tum to the experts. At least, that^ one of the findings of the Investor Confidence Index, a semiannual survey sponsored by the Forum for Investor Advice, a nonprofit association of finan­ cial-services firms. During the extreme volatility of the market earlier this year, many people lost confidence in their own investing abilities, according to the survey. At the same time, the number of investors who expressed a great deal of confidence in investment representatives rose sharply. Many investors came to realize that they could benefit from professional financial expertise during times of market volatility. Financial FOCUS Furnished By...MARK D. CHR!ST€NS€N of Edward Jones and Co. However, good investment representatives will prepare their clients for every type of investment climate. In fact, if they do their jobs correctly, they won’t get a flood of calls when the market is choppy. That’s because their clients know the financial markets will always fluctuate — and they don’t panic when the “ups” tum to “downs.” They follow personalized, long­ term investment strategics instead of mak­ ing vain attempts to “time" the market. They build diversified portfolios instead of chasing today's “hottest” stocks. Where can you find an investment repre­ sentative who will show you these things? Here are some suggestions: Ask for referrals — Ask your friends or relatives who they use for professional financial expertise. Find out what it is they like about the person with whom they work. Dale Crowley brought dignity to office To the editor: I’d like to use this forum to publicly rec­ ognize a long-time public servant of Barry County. The man l*m speaking of is Dale Crowley, our recent prosecutor. I’ve worked with Dale during the last 1 1/2 years on our County Child Death review team and have personally observed his concern for the children of our county, all of them, but especially those who had no voice. Dale's efforts were instrumental in start­ ing this program to prevent, as much as pos­ sible, all types of childhood deaths. I have also observed over the years the competence, excellence and dignity that Dale brought to the prosecutor’s office. 1 have often wondered how someone could work in this job day after day and not get disillusioned. Dale once told me over lunch at a Kiwanis meeting that he strives to remember that a person and the deeds he commits are two separate things. He can hate the criminal acts, but maintain faith in human beings. This allowed him not to become bitter toward people in general. I can say that I always saw in Dale a gen­ tle friendliness, concern, and a strong desire to do his job well. As a resident of Barry County, I would like to acknowledge him on behalf of everyone. Lastly, but maybe first. Dale is a good family man. Because of this and for his family, he has moved to another location. We will all miss him, and I wish Dale and his family the very best. Jeffrey P. Chapman, M.D., Barry County Medical Examiner Presidential election was a disgrace To the editor: This ycart election for president will go down in history as being the year the loser । wouldn’t admit that he lost, even after it was proven he ha^u mesover. It will also be known as the year that illit­ erates didn’t know how to fill out ballots! There"s a lot of talk going around about what should or shouldn’t be done to resolve the votes in the state of Florida. It has gone farther than it should’ve. The secretary of state of Florida had the right idea, when she tried to put a stop to the hand recounts that were going on! How many more times do they have to count or recount, just to appease an obviously spoiled brat! As for the voters in Palm Beach, Fla., I only have this to say: “Can’t you read?” On every ballot I’ve ever voted on, wnen it came to voting on the choice for who to vote for president, it\ always said pick one! It does not say to mark it twice or more! They obviously did­ n't have any trouble voting for the other people or issues on the rest of their ballots! You don’t hear anyone saying that, do you? Before anyone jumps to conclusions 1 am neither a democrat nor Republican! I wouldn’t associate myself with being Democrat in this day and age for nothing. They have done more damage to this coun­ try than they have done to help it, most of it having been done under the current admin­ istration. They have compromised the national security of the United States by selling sophisticated technology to commu­ nist countries, namely China! Republicans and Democrats alike are intent on only one thing, to tell you what you want to hear just to get elected. You are a fool if you believe they really want to help you. They only want to help themselves io a piece of the pie! What would really be nice, is to have moral people running for office again. This election has shown some faults in the system that need to be changed. Start with manual recounts, which should be abolished. Are wc not in the computer age? Second, absentee ballots need to be in before the actual election day to ensure they get counted at the same time that the elec­ tion votes arc counted. Absentee ballots from overseas need to be one uniform bal­ lot, and as long as they arc sent by a given date, postmarks should not be necessary because most embassies overseas have no postmark. There is talk, mostly by Democrats that we should abolish the electoral college. This would be a grave mistake. The elec­ toral college has served this country well since its beginning, and was put into effect to ensure that every state would be counted, not just the big cities of the country. ThereY an old saying: “If it isn’t broke don’t fix it! You’ll just have to fix it again down the road cause something else went bad!" There arc things that do need to be changed with the qualifications for presi­ dent though, so that the integrity of the office remains intact and honorable. The minimum age needs to be raised because an older person thinks more rational than a younger. The person running for president should’ve served in the U.S. military. How else arc they going to have a clue on how to be commander in chief of it? The president­ elect can be either male or female, that should not prevent them from qualifying. Morality should be brought back into the ova! office to avoid another embarrassing fiasco like the Lewinsky affair. This country can not afford to have its national security compromised any farther than it was over the past eight years with the current administration. The elected presi­ dent should also have a degree in law, and be held accountable for actions violating said laws of the United States (i.c., no par­ dons of presidents for crimes). We now have been told that George W. Bush is our 43rd president! It is time for Mr. Gore to concede defeat. Mr. Gore has accomplished a few things, mainly to embarrass the United States as a whole to the world. He has made himself, the Demo­ cratic Party, Democrats, and various parts of Florida iook like complete imbeciles. I’m sure ills not over. Gore hasn’t got the couth to back down. He is a loser who just won’t lose even when there’s no point in continuing. Paul Clous, Hastings Is he or she a good listener? Knowledgeable about new products, services and laws? Accessible? If you get glowing reviews, you may decide that this is someone you’d like to talk to. Interview prospective investment repre­ sentatives — Don’t be afraid to ask for interviews with financial professionals. Find out how they work, how they get paid and if they’ve had experience with people whose financial situation is similar to yours. Learn what areas, if any. they specialize in. Ask what licenses they hold. If they work for a com­ pany, find out the company r investment philosophy. Above all else, see if you sense a rapport between the two of you. If you become a client, you'll be divulging some of the most personal details of your life — so you’d better feel comfortable with this person. Hold a "tryout" — Even after you’ve chosen an investment representative, don’t just assume that you're set for life. In your mind, give the person you choose a set time period — say one year — to prove that he or she is truly providing you with a valued service. And base the “tryout” on the investment representatives’ ability to under­ stand your needs and objectives — not just on his or her short-term performance. If, at the end of the tryout period, you’re not sat­ isfied. then find someone else. Remember, you ’re the client, and you 're the one whose needs have to be met. Once you find someone who docs a good job on your behalf, stick with him or her. Don’t bolt for somebody who promises stratospheric returns. If they sound too good to be true, they’re probably neither. — STOCKS — The Adventures of Numberman Todays Adventure Where to stay in London London is divided into districts. Central London includes the following: • Westminster, the area of Parliament. Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall. • St. James: the area of parks. Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, St. James Palace. • Knightsbridge: the area of Harrods and Harvey Nichols. • Kensington: the area of Royal Albert Hall, Victoria and Albert Museum, Kensington Palace. • Mayfair: the area of expensive hotels, smart shops, Dodi’s apartment. • City of London: the area of the stock exchange. Bank of England. • St. Marylebonc: the area of Madame Tausndk • Bloomsbury: the area of the British Museum. • Soho: the area between Oxford St. and Piccadilly Circus. SBC Communications Anhecser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola i. DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mlg. IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kmart Kellogg s Company McDonald's Sears Simpson Industries Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pharmacia & Upjohn Wal-Mart Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 18-11/16 55-3/4 48 27-1/2 60-7/16 36.62 , 29-3/4 93-1/16 19-7/16 16-5/16 24-1/8 48-13/16 5-7/8 97-7/8 10-1/16 100-1/8 6 25-3/8 3T-1/4 32.76 12-9/16 16-1/4 2-3/4 39-7/16 59-1/4 49 $269.65 $4.70 10.507.58 1B -1/4 -3/16 -1-13/16 -1-1/2 +M/16 +£7 -1-1/4 -1/16 -3/8 +3/16 -1/4 -2-1/2 -1/8 -5/8 -1/4 +2-3/8 -1/16 -3-1/16 -2-11/16 +2.71 +1/8 +9/16 +1/8 -5/16 -3/8 +1-7/8 +$3.70 +$.07 +13.08 -100M These rates arc subject to change and there may be discounts for certain dates and days. Next adventure: London Prices Note to readers: To book a trip to London with a travel agent who has been there, email: patschuuring@aol.com. Fax # 616­ 878-9503 Copyright. Numberman 2000. All rights reserved. TUBE STATION HOTEL NAME WALK TO TUBE Hyde Park or Marble Arch Hilton London Mews The Ascot Mayfair The Chesterfield The Forum Millenium The Cranley The Montague Parkes Hotel John Howard Momington Hotel Commodore Hotel Park Court Charles Dickens Atlas-Apollo Hotel Mostyn Hotel Bryanston Hotel 7 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 1 minute 1 minute 7 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes Gloucester Road Russell Square Knightsbridge Lancaster Gate The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T There arc more, but 1 wanted to show you there are many options as to where to stay. The more central your hotel location, the more expensive it is. You must decide if you’re willing to trade off a longer tube ride, taxi ride, or bus ndc to save a few pounds. The main streets are busy, and if you arc a light sleeper, triple glazing on the windows may not stop traffic noises from entering your bedroom The sirens may blare at any time! London hotels arc graded from one to five stars or diamonds. Five being the most deluxe On lop of this, the government adds an additional VAT tax of 17.5%! To give you some idea of pricing, a recent ad shows the Ashley Hotel, located two minutes from Paddington Station, and rated two stars, would cost 73 pounds for a dou­ ble room. At the luxurious Rubens Hotel, located behind Buckingham Palace, on a very busy street, the cost is 170 pounds! For the super deluxe Ritz, the price for a double is 285 pounds... a suite 525 to 985 pounds! (These rates vary, and there may be dis­ counts for certain days and dates.) Since I am a light sleeper. I prefer hotels on side streets in quiet locations, within walking distance of the tube station. Using the criteria of a quiet location, here a few possibilities: Earl's Court Marble Arch SAMPLE RACK RATE (for Double room) 178-221 pounds inquire 150-229 pounds 140-180 pounds 165-185 pounds 160 pounds 135-180 pounds 210-265 pounds 119-129 pounds 105-137 pounds 105 pounds 120 pounds 104 pounds 85 pounds 150-175 pounds 110 pounds Nashville council candidates file Nominating petitions have been filed for Nashville Village Council elections, which be held March 12.2001. The deadline for filing was Tuesday. Carroll Wolff has filed for a one-year term for village president. He has served as president for the past year, having been elected from the council in the ab­ sence of a presidential candidate in the previous village election. Incumbent Steve Wheeler and Gary White will vie for one, one-year tn stee's position. Incumbent Frank Dunham and Ralph Kirk have filed for two, two year terms as council trustees, leaving one two-year term open. Council members Bonnie White and Mike Beachnau have not filed for re­ election. Write-in candidates must file with the village the Friday before the general election to be included on the ballot. Aaron Matthew Plymire, Austin, TX and Joy Ana Criner, Austin, TX. Jasper Frank Travis, Hastings and Sharon Kay Nienhuis, Hastings. J-Ad Graphics is Conducting it's United Way Week With a special company-wide IS GIVING AWAY HIS & 1121 S WATCHES FOR THE holiday: Name: — Address: lb. Stop in the week of November 27 through December 2 for these Specials *1.00 OFF Each Roll of Filin Processed Sign up for the FREE DRAWING now! 1^. United Way Drive (and J-Ad will donate $1.00 to United way) *1.00 OFF Each Paid want Ad 3 3 (and J-Ad will donate $1.00 to United way) *1.00 OFF Each Paid Banner Subscription (new or renewal) (and J-Ad will donate $1.00 to United way) Deadline for drawing, Monday, Dec. 18. No purchase necessary. Need not be present to win. Must be 18 years or older. Gilmore Jewelers “In the Heart of Hastings" 102 E. State Street, Hastings, _______ 945-9572 1351 N M-43 Highway, Hastings. Ml 49058 1351 N. Broadway/M-43 at the Gray Bam (616) 945-9554 (616) 945-9105 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 30. 2000 Mildred I. (Klooistra) Reeves WOODLAND - Mildred I. (Kooistra) Reeves, age 83. of Woodland, went to be with her Lord early Tuesday morning. November 28, 2000. Mildred was born to Claude and Addie (Bamhouse) Hickey on August 27. 1917 in Fowlerville. She graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1934. She was employed and retired from Michigan Bell Telephone Company in Kalamazoo, and was an active member of the Michigan Bell Telephone Pioneers and a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church. Mildred was a vital part of her family and its many get-togethers. Her deviled eggs will be sorely missed at family dinners and potlucks. Mildred maintained correspondence with her extended family and the many friends she developed over the years. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands. Clarence Kooistra and Clarence Reeves; and her sister. LaDonna Nethaway. Mildred is survived by her children, Gary (Connie) Mosher. Wesley (Janet) Mosher. Norine (Ron) Enz, Raymond (Donna) Kooistra, and her stepson. Richard Kooistra; several other step-children; 16 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild; her brother. Clifton Hickey; brother-in-law. Lloyd Nethaway; and many other loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa on Thursday. November 30. 2000 from 3:00 - 5:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. The funeral service will be held at Koops Funeral Chapel on Friday. December 1, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be in Woodland Memorial Park If you cannot attend the visitation or service, please sign the family's Memory Book at www.webobit.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Lakewood United Methodist Church Kids Camp. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel. Worship Together... .-at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South, Pas­ Lacey Road, Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 am.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 ajn.; Evening Service at p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 pm 6:00 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m.; Worship II ajn.; P.O. Box a.m. and 1100 a m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Sine Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10.45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. arc: Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODUTCHVRQl 3185 N. BfoafM. HMtu*. Ml 49051 Paflar Phone 367-4061 Worship Ser- School, 10 a.m for all ages. 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd ind Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121. Sunday 9:45 a m. Sunday School; 10:45 am. Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all Wednesday. 6:30 p.m.. Kidt Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade; Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9:00 a m.. Senior Adult Bible Study. For fur­ ther information call the church office. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549. Saturday services are at 6:00 p.m. Sunday Service Times are 8:30 am.. 9:55 a.m. and 1120 a.m. Tuesday prayer and share time ' ,,,. . . Wednc^y evening -Arv.cc 6 30 p m Youth group mots Wednesday 6:30 p m aiib Nuncry and children's activities thru the 4th grade available for Sunday and Wednesday services; THE BIBLE, THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH THE BIBLE," 600 Powell Rd . M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard (One mile cast of Hastings at cor­ Moore. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours, WedJThurs. 9 a m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 a m Sunday School. 10:45 ner of Mill St) Affiliated Conservative Grace -th Brethren Churches. International Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday School Classes 9:45 am.. SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 a m ; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study and Prayer come SPECIAL: CREATION SCIENCE EVANGELISM VIDEO SERIES (very imfbrma- tive. but light-hearted) by Dr. Kent Hovind. Sundays 7 pm. starting EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion " 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broad­ way and W Center St.) Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director cf Musk Sunday Worship Ser­ a.m. Morning Wonhip; Sun. 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship (Gr. 6-12); Sun. evening service as announced in weekly bulletin 6 p.m.; Wed. 6­ 8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5th), (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m ); Wed 7 p.m Prayer Mlg. (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 p.m. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T Hustwick 948-9604 Rev Deacon David S. Mohrhardt 517-627­ 9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all ser­ vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). vices - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m Chil­ FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH dren^ Chapel and Sunday School 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor; Pas­ at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Avail­ able at 10 a.m. Wednesday Choir CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9 45 a m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries 9:30 a m Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am., Morning Worship Service. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service. 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m. Aware, Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a m; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m. 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DcAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077. Service Times: 9 45 a.m. Traditional. 10:15 a.m. Sun­ day School; 11:15 a.m. Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided. Junior church Youth group. Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office nursery thru age 3 for Saturday service. Bring the whole family. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grose Rd Pastor Ben Herring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a.m; Church Service 10:30 a m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing This information on worship services is pro­ vided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Piescnptions” - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan J GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. Dec 3 8:00 A 10.45 a m Worship, 9:30 Sunday School (all ages); Com­ mitment Sunday Brunch after 2nd iiiunittn ' “ 740 pm ( Praise M up Fnday. Dec I - 5 00-7 00. SoupSandwich Supper. Saturday. Dec. 2 - 2.00-5.00 p.m. Drama Disciples; 8.00 Narcotics Anony­ mous Monday, Dec. 4 - 6:30 p.m.. Brothers of Grace. Tuesday. Dec. 5 - 7:00 pm.. Worship Planning; 7:30 Overeaters Anonymous. Wednesday. Dec. 6 - 10:00 a.m.. Word watchers, 9:00-4:00. Painting Class in Fellowship Hall; 6:00 p.m.. Supper. 7:00. Worship. Sarah Circle after at Morgans HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Church Pone: (616) 945 9574. Barrier Free building will elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship service over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a.m. Interim Pastor David B. Nelson. Music Director is Karen Vander Goot Sunday, Dec. 3 - speaker will be Margaret Hollenbeck; 8:30 a m. - Alterna­ tive Worship Service. 9:30 a m Sunday School - every Sunday, classes are available for everyone Classes for children and youth are based on grade level. Three classes: Goodwill. Genesis. In His Steps and Young al Heart - arc taught for adults. 10:30 a.m.-Cof­ fee Fellowship. Radio Broadcast 11 00 ».m. - Traditional Worship Services - childcare available for nfants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade. We have Pioneer clubs every Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. directed by Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Ed­ ucation. Wednesday. Dec 6 - Fam­ ily Night - Spaghetti Supper - 6 30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Thursday. Nov. 30 - 8:30 a.m. Women s Bible Study. Saturday. Dec 2 - 9:30 a m . Noah’s Ark Coffee. Sunday Dec 3 • 8:30 a.m. Chancel Choir; 9:00 a m Traditional Worship Ser­ vice; 9.20 a m Gulden's Worship. 10 00 a m. "Coffee Hour" in the Dining Room. 10.10 a.m Sunday School for all ages. 11.20 a.m Contemporary Worship Service. 11:50 am Children's Worship The 9 00 Sen ice is broadcast over WBCH-AM The 11 20 Service appears on local cable throughout the week Nursery is provided dur­ ing both senices Children’s Wor­ ship is available during both ser­ vices. 12:30 p.m. - Senior High meet for pizza - then go cut Christmas tree 6 00 p m Church Staff Christmas party Monday. Dec 4 - 9 00 a m . Staff meets for prayer Tuesdav. Dec 5-6 15 a m. Men's Bible Study at the YMCA Office; 6 30 p m . MaryEilcen Cir­ cle Christmas potluck and gift ex­ change. 7 00 p.m.. Girl Scout Leaders meeting Wednesday. Dec b - 9:30 a.m . MarthaMary Circle meets at Barb Burkholder's. I 30 pm. Circles 3 4 4 meet at Pon­ derosa. 4 30 pm. Children's Christmas Musical practice. 6 00 p.m Ruth Circle potluck at Mari­ lyn Oaster's. 6 00 p m . Church Night Supper - Dining Room this week'. 6 30 p.m. Drama Team • Senior High Classroom. 6 45 p m. Praise Team - Sanctuary. 7 00 pm.. Chancel Choir • Choir Room Norman Brown WOODLAND - Carl G. Enz. age 85. of Woodland, went to be with his Lord on Thanksgiving Day. Nov. 23. 2000. Carl was bom in Woodland Township on July 22.1915 to George and Belle (Kinyon) Enz. Carl had fanned on Woodland Road since he and his family moved there in 1941. He also worked at General Tire where he retired in 1980. Carl loved to be outdoors and enjoyed the beauty of the forest. He was a member of the Nashville Baptist Church. Carl is survived by Ethel, his loving wife of 64 years; his children, Carlene (Dennis) Bates of Cary. IL. Duane ‘’Whitey” (Carol) Enz of Woodland. Lany (Brenda) Enz of Woodland, and Linda (Norman) Myhre of Hanover Park. IL; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and many other loving relatives and friends. Carl was preceded in death by his par­ ents; his brothers and sister. Leland Enz, Pauline Enz, and Ford Enz. Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 26 at the Nashville Baptist Church. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. If you wish, please sign the family^ Memory Book at www.webobit.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Baptist Church or the charity of donor's choice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Raymond D. Thayer DELTON - Mr. Raymond D Thayer passed away Nov. 23. 2000. Mr. Thayer was bom on Jan. 3. 1927 in New Bedford. Mass., the son of Don and Laura (Pelletier) Thayer. He was a veteran of WWII serving his country in the US Navy. On Sept. 28, 1946 he married Jacqueline Fausey, and she preceded him in death on July 2. 1998. Mr Thayer was a yard foreman for the Grand Trunk Railroad, retiring in 1988 with 34 years of service. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed bowling. He is survived by a son, Michael (Sue) Thayer, of. Portage, daughters, Linda (Dexter “Bill'’) Andrews of Kalamazoo and Susan Thayer of Mattawan; a brother. Art (Pal) Thayer of Missouri; sisters, Jeanette Starring and Donna Noble both of Battle Creek; grandchildren, Lisa and Jeff Rhoades. Kristen Andrews, Adam and Kairee Thayer. Sean and Christopher Thayer, Kan and David Borr. a great grand­ daughter. Sierra Lucas; and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his par­ ents, a son. Raymond in 1965 and brothers Charles. Phillip and George. According to his wishes cremation has taken place. A private family memorial service will be conducted. For a lasting memorial, please consider memonal contributions to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Eunice I. Elliott HASTINGS - Mrs. Eunice I. Elliott, age 88, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday. November 28. 2000 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Mrs. Elliott was bom on February 18, 1912 in Barry County, the daughter of Ray and Effie (Ruth) Hull. She was raised and attended schools in Hastings. Mrs. Elliott was married to Bert Elliott on July 31. 1934 in Angola. Indiana. She was a homemaker, she enjoyed gardening, and her favorite flowers were roses and pansies. Also, while living in the country, she had pct deers. Mrs. Elliott was a caring, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband. Bert Elliott; daughters, Betty Bass and Carol Bell; son. Pat Elliott; and grandson. David Elliott. Mrs. Elliott is survived by two daughters, Isabell (Ben) Herring of Hastings, and Ruth (Dan) Kosbar of Hastings; three sons. Bcmie (Carol) Elliott of Atlantic. Iowa. John (Linda) Elliott of Paola. Kansas, and Mike (Kye) Elliott of Hastings; one daughter-in-law. Sherry Elliott of Hastings; 16 grandch-ldren; many great grandchildren; four nieces. Visitation will be Thursday. November 30. 2000 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Funeral services will be held Friday morning. December 1, 2000 at 11:00 A M. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend James Dutr officiating. Interment will be al Irving Cemetery. Irving Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Richard C Sherman NASHVILLE Mr. Norman Brown, age 73. of Nashville, died Wednesday. November 29, 2000 in Grand Rapids. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Maple Valley Chapel. HASTINGS - Richard C. Sherman, age 78. of Hastings died Thursday. Nov. 23, 2000 al Pennock Hospital. Mr. Sherman was bom on Feb. 22. 1922 in Hastings, the son of Nathan and Vida (Webb) Sherman. He moved to Grand Rapids in 1923. returning to Hastings in 1935. He attended Grand Rapids and Hastings schools, gradu­ ating in 19*-1 from Hastings High School. He was a L S. Army veteran serving from October 1942 until January 1946 with the 31 st Inf. Div. 114 FA. BN., two yean in the South Pacific Theater. He was married to Bonnie Joyce Voorheis on Jan. 24. 1953 and she survives. Mr. Sherman was employed al E.W. Bliss Co. in Hastings for 30 yean, retiring in 19gI. Previous employment included the City of Hastings for a brief dme and two yean with the Barry County Road Commission. He was a member of Boy Scouting for 25 years Entered scouting as Webelos Leader in 1967. Pack No. 3175; entered Troop No. 175 in 1971 as Asst. Scout Master, became Scout Master for three yean and then Asst. Master while serving at the District and Council levels. Received numerous awards and honon including: Cub Scouten Training Award. Scourers Training Award. Scout Masters Key. District Award of Merit. Wood Badge Stouter and Silver Beaver Award in June 1989. He was a member of the Hastings American Legion Post. U.A.W. Local No. 414 and a Band Booster. He is survived by his wife. Bonnie; daughten. Sylvia (Tony) Kidder of Hastings. Karen Sherman of Grand Rapids. Joyce Sherman of Chicago; son. Bruce (Kelly) Sherman of Coming, CA; five grandsons; one granddaughter, one great grandson; and sister. Ardith Bliss of Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law Terry Dull. Services were held Monday. Nov. 27, 2000 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiated. Burial was at Irving Twp. Cemetery, Barry County. Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to tbe Alzheimers Disease Foundation-West Michigan Chapter, .ri j.—r.eri srti Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Victor Eckardt LAKE ODESSA - Victor Voelker Eckardt was bom on April 18. 1905. the eldest child of Frederick Albert and Bertha Voelker Eckardt on the farm where he lived most of his life. In spite of Dr. McIntyre's statement at this birth. The child is dead", he managed to celebrate his 95th birthday by the permissive will of Providence. • He attended the Eckardt Elementary School and Lake Odessa High School. In 1926, he was married to Eulah Schneider who was tragically killed in an automobile accident in 1957. In 1927, he was drawn for duty on the Federal Grand Jury in the Western Division in Grand Rapids, and he served in that capacity for eighteen months. Together, he and his father served a total of 60 years as Financial Secretary of the Zion Evangelical Church. He also served the church as Administrative Board Secretary and as usher. He also was the church custodian for over 25 years. He was elected to the Woodland Township Board in the 1930's (when Franklin Roosevelt was elected President) and served as Justice of the Peace and as Trustee of the Board for 18 years. Elected as Woodland Township Supervisor in 1952. he served 16 years in that capacity followed by 10 years as Barry County Commissioner representing Woodland and Carlton townships. Under his leadership, about 60% of the roads in Woodland Township were hard-surfaced. He had a very good township board to work with. In the County, he was a member of the Mental Health Board from its inception until he retired, and he was also a member of the Barry-Eaton Health Board for many years. He was Chaimtan of the Board of Commissioners in I960 and again itr 1970. and served on the commission to get the State Police Post in Hastings. He was a member of the Tri County Consortium at Coldwater and served six years on the EBI Breakthrough for handicapped individuals in Eaton, Barry and Ionia Counties. Elected as a Director, he served on the Lake Odessa Cooperative Elevator Board while Fred Bulling was manager. He had a high regard for Mr. Bulling's ability. In 1940-1941, while president of the Parent Teacher Association of Woodland Township School, he was invited to participate in a two-week seminar for fathers at the University of Chicago sponsored by the Kellogg Foundation. In 1953. he was elected to the Board of Directors of the Michigan Township Association, became President of that board in 1957. and. after his retirement, a Life Member. He was a member of the Grand River Valley Watershed Council for many years. He was Secretary-Treasurer of the Southwest Michigan Key Men's Association, and. upon the retirement of Frank Poorman, he served as its chairman until his retirement. He served the Woodland Mutual Insurance Company for 16 years, first as a director and later as its president. He was a long time member of the Woodland Lions Club and various community groups. He was preceded in death by his wife, Euiah; a sister, Cornelia Bloomer. RN. of Los Angeles. California; a brother. Glendon (Fred) Eckardt of Hastings. Mr. Eckardt is survived by two daughters, Phyllis Tholin of Evanston, Illinois, and Marilyn Nelson, an attorney of Bethesda. Maryland; four grandchildren. Kathryn Tholin of Chicago, David Tholin of Evanston. Barbara Tholin of Minneapolis, and Geoffrey Nelson of Preston. Washington; a great granddaughter, and his housekeeper of 28 years. Elizabeth (Betty) Smith. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 1:00 P.M. at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa Burial will be in Woodland Memorial Park. If you cannot attend the service, please sign the family's Memory Book at www.webobit.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Pennock Home Health Care, or the donor's favorite charily. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel. More Obituaries Appear on Page 12 ■ Marjorie J. Schultz HASTINGS • Mrs. Marjorie J. Schultz, age 81. of Hastings and formerly of Grand Rapids. Caledonia and Middleville died Thursday. Nov. 23. 2000 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Schultz was bom on March 23. 1919 in Grand Rapids. ML She was raised in the Grand Rapids area and attended schools there. She was married to Edward Schultz in 1948 and he died in 1997. Mrs. Schultz moved to Hastings in April 2000. She is survived by a son, Roger Schultz of Grand Rapids; daughters, Linda Niles of Grand Rapids and Judy houghland of Howard City; 10 grandchildren and IS great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and son, Harry Marler in 1995. A memorial service will be announced at a later date Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Keith L. Graham BATTLE CREEK - Keith L. Graham, age 88, of Battle Creek (formerly of Nashville), died Saturday, Nov. 25. 2000 in Battle Creek. Mr. Graham was bom on Dec. 26,19! 1 in Nashville, Ml, the son of George and Flo (VanNanan) Graham. He was raised in the Nashville area and attended local schools there, graduating in 1932. He was married to Edna Rich on March 13, 1944 in Battle Creek. The couple lived in the Battle Creek area where he was employed as a Mill-Wright with tbe Clark Equipment Company. He retired from the Clark Equipment Co. in the late 1970^ with over 30 years of service. Mr. Graham is survived by daughters, Jackie (Lavem) Nelson of Bellevue, Maijorie Jackson of Battle Creek and Dawn (Steve) Harvey of Lititz, PA; sister, June (Bernie) Martin of Florida; six grandchil­ dren; and 16 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Flo (VanNanan) Graham; wife, Edna (Rich) Graham; brother, Richard Graham; and sister, Margret Clouse. Graveside services were held Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000 at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Rev. Gail Patterson officiated. Burial were at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made' by Maple Valley Chapel. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 30. 2000 - Page 7 JlaJee OdeMa, NEWS Wohlfert-Bowen to wed next month Misaks to celebrate golden anniversary Linda Wohlfcrt of Grand Rapids and Joe Wohlfcrt of Williamston along with Mark and Sandy Bowen of Hastings announce the engagement of their children Angela Wohlfcrt to Craig Bowen. The bride-to-be is a graduate of East Kentwood High school and Aquinas Col­ lege. She is currently attending MSU where she will graduate in 2001 with a masters de­ gree in human resources and labor rela­ tions. The future bridegroom is a graduate of Hastings High School and Olivet College. He is employed at Ovid-Elsie High School where he enjoys teaching math and coach­ ing wrestling. A December 2000 wedding is planned. Frank and Nita Misak will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Decem­ ber 2, 2000. Frank Misak and the former Juanita Grabau were married at St. Cyril’s and Methodius Catholic Church on Decem­ ber 2. 1950. They have lived in the Hastings and Middleville area most of their married life. Frank and Nita have four children: Frank and Martha Misak. Hastings; Jack and Cindy Misak. Dallas. Texas; Tina and Skip Aragon. Albuquerque. New Mexico; Tom and Nancy Misak. Grandville. They also have six grandchildren and six great­ grandchildren. Anyone wishing to send them a card or note of congratulations may do so to their winter address: 2305 W. Ruthrauff Rd. B-15. Tucson. Arizona 85705. Live nativity drama planned for Saturday "Joteph: Step-falher of Jesus," an orig­ inal Christmas drama written and per­ formed by the Rev. Steven L. Reid with a full cast of performers, will be pre­ sented outdoors in downtown Hastings at 12:30 pjn. Saturday. Dec. 2. Written, by Reid in 1983. the drama covers rhe heartache and jayi.Joseph dealt with in witnessing the birth of Jesus Christ. The drama ends with Joseph walking through modem day Hastings and having to understand the changes of celebrating Christmas. This is the seventh year the drama has used a full cast of shepherds, angels, wisemen and animals in its performance in downtown Hastings. Other than Reid, the only other person to participate in all seven events is Cathy Newsted who plays the part of Mary. Prior to doing the drama throughout downtown Hastings, Reid did a solo ver­ sion at Barlow's Christian Book Store for WQ xencs.;He.ba* aUo taped the drama (or television in Lansing and Battle Creek. "This will probably be the final year we do this with the large cast." Reid said. "I hope everyone that is coming to the parade will come a little earlier and see the drama. When 1 go across the na­ tion, I tell people Hastings is the place where tbe first Christmas still lives." Santa plans to bring holiday music to area Live Christmas music is a big part of many of Santa's appearances in Barry County this holiday season. Since in 1987 Santa has been inviting "elves" to play music with him on the Holly Trolley on certain nights. This year, there will be nine nights featuring Santa and elves who will entertain in all musical styles in Hastings. Middleville and Nashville. Rides on the Trolley are 50f per person, per ride. The Trolley boards on the north side of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. There will be other appearances of Santa with his elves at stores and restau­ rants in the Hastings area. Special guest elves appearing with Santa are: • Monday, Dec. 4, 6 to 9 p.m.. Holly Trolley (boarding at Good Time Pizza in Nashville, elves Julie Wiles, Paula Brawdy and Sid Rogers. • Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. Ponderosa in Hastings with elves the Taylored Pennies and from 7-9 p.m. Holly Trolley, Hastings with the Tay­ lored Pennies. • Friday, Dec. 8, 4 to 6 p.m. Burger King, Hastings with Harlan Nye and Don Reid. • Sunday, Dec. 10, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.. Bay Pointe Restaurant, Gun Lake, with elves In His Name. • Monday, Dec. 11. 6-8 p.m.. Holly Trolley, Hastings, with the Thornapple River Boys. • Tuesday, Dec. 12, Holly Trolley, Hastings, with Torch. • Wednesday, Dec. 13, 6-8 p.m.. Holly Trolley, Hastings, with In His Name. • Monday, Dec. 18. 5-6 p.m.. Apple­ bees, Hastings with Tammy Richardson and 6-8 p.m. Holly Trolley, Hastings with Dave Dickerson and Tammy Richardson. • Tuesday, Dec. 19, 5-6 p.m.. Apple­ bees, Hastings with Mr. Blues and 6-8 p.m.. Holly Trolley, Hastings with Mr. Blues. • Wednesday, Dec. 20, 6-9:30 p.m.. Holly Trolley in Middleville, with elves that will be announced later. • Friday, Dec. 22, 6-8 p.m., Holly Trol­ ley, Hastings with Lonesome Moonlight Tno. (The schedule is subject to change, Santa said.) Log on at Jadnews.com Melody LaNew and mother Rose John­ son returned home after a two-week visit with Melody’s son, Matthew, wife Jody and 3-month-old Shelby Lane in Germany. They visited places of interest, including Trier, one of the oldest villages of Germany, Luxembourg, Bitburg, home of the Bitburg beer, Bemkasel and the Mosel River and Piesport, where the grape vineyards and wine is made. Burial services were held at Lakeside Cemetery last week for Mrs. Essalie Titus, whose funeral was held in the Grand Rapids area. Her children, Ted and Barbara, attend­ ed Lake Odessa High School years ago. Her maiden name was Hulliberger. Walter Johnson, son of Curt and Patricia of Fourth Avenue, was married at St. Louis, Mo., during Thanksgiving weekend. The MCA, a church publication, listed the death of Eleanor Williams, surviving spouse of the Rev. Wilbur Williams on Nov. 11 at Chelsea. Her memorial service was held at the Chelsea Retirement Community, a church sponsored facility. During the Williams years here, when her husband was pastor of Lakewood EUB Church (1967­ 71) she was very active in the Youth Fbr Understanding program. She accompanied European students as they came to Michi­ gan for home stays during a school year and accompanied them on boat trips to return home. Mr. Williams was the first pastor of the combined church which included the former Lake Odessa United Brethren Church and the one on M-50. Condolences max be sent to her granddaughter. Kelly Ciarkowski. at 2130 Scio Church Road at Ann Arbor, 48103. She had also served as Michigan Conference president of WSWS. Jack Mitchell is open for business with his Red Wing shoes on Fourth Avenue in a brick building formerly used as a beauty/barbershop. In a letter to friends, Sherman Lepard of Porter Hills Presbyterian Village near Grand Rapids has his daughter, Judy from Alaska, do his writing. They had flown to Washington D.C. a month earlier where they visited Judy’s daughter and a new baby. Sherman spent much of his time on the visit with daughter Joan, whose hus­ band maintained a beautiful 66-acre farm on a branch of the Potomac River. While there. Sherman had his first canoe ride to check on a friend’s fishing. A first at age 98! Judy planned to fly to Germany for Christmas with an exchange student who had lived with the Lepards in Grand Rapids in 1954 and ‘55. Sherman knew Dr. Gary Peabody in Lake Odessa many years ago and they live at the same place, but he sel­ dom sees Gary and Marian due to living in different parts of Porter Hills. Mr. Lepard was a pharmacist, owner of Medical Arts Pharmacy and a Grand Rapids school board member. He has close tics with his Lake Odessa nieces from the Hesterly family. Ed and Carole Reiser were joined by their whole family Monday at the Barry County Courthouse to see son-in-law G. Shane McNeil sworn in as a county prosecutor. Kathy and Tim Warren and girls came from Delton. Marla and Tim Matthews came from Hudsonville. Son Tom and wife Michelle and their young sons also attend­ ed. Ed and Carole made the airport run to pick up Judge John McNeil, who came from New Jersey for his son^ ceremony. Shane’s mother had come earlier for Thanksgiving. Others from Lake Odessa attended. Notice of Mortgage Foredoaura Sala THM FIRM IS A DOT COLLECTOR FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made m me conaraon* ex a mongage maoo oy rwenaru niomstra ana vexona rnemen nusoana ana wee (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loens, Inc. dha America's Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated December 6, 1999, and recorded on December 20, 1999 in Liber Document No. 1039349, Berry County Records, Micnigan, on wmen mortgage mere is cmimou to be due at the 'Jete hereof the sun-. af FORTYFOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTYFOUR AND 44/100 DOLLARS (844.274.44) including internet al 12.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in ouch case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w» be forectooed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, of some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1X p.m. on January 4,2001. Said premises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are The Eaat 1/2 of Lots 91 and 82, Plat of the Vtiage of Orangevtie, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on page 14. The redemption period shaB bo 9 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1949CL 800.3241a, in which case the redemption period rhal bo X days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19,2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 249-593-1309 Trott 9 Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors X150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 49025 Flo 1200023997 Mustangs (12/14) Prescription Convenience... VISIT US on the HET with up to the moment information on news items rooms at the depot Nov. 21. With a theme of “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas,’' they made all their decorations with white paper. The rooms were festooned with white paper chains, stars, angels and white trees. Each year they arc given a slide show of the town’s history a walking tour of the village to see historic sites and a visit to the depot. The decorating two months later is their gift to the historical society. On Saturday, Richard and Gayle Haddix of Charlotte. Ross and Janet Thomas attended the funeral at Portland for Ellen McCormack of Danby Township. The Had­ dix family had their young years across the road from Ellen’s Barnes family. Burial was in the Danby Cemetery, w here her late hus­ band. Duncan McCormack, had been buried 28 years ago. The McCormack farm is on Musgrove Highway along the bend of the Grand River as it makes a W shape in its course between Grand Ledge and Portland. One of Ellen’s survivors is her aunt, Gladys Barnes Dyke, age 99, of Holland. The Lansing paper listed Sunday the wedding back in June of Andrew Smith, son of Gary and Terry Smith of Darby Road and Tracy Gusey of Vermontville. Also, the State Journal listed a few days earlier the marriage license of Nikki Brooke, daughter of Cindy Brown Brooke and the late Ray­ mond Brocke. The GR Press has listed the death of Lyle Mutschler of Saranac, 86, brother of Lloyd Mutschler of Clarksville and Helen Strick­ land of Bliss Road, Lake Odessa. On anoth­ er day it had a story about the selection of Donna Secor of Lake Odessa as the Michi­ gan School Social workers of the year, cho­ sen by her peers. She is a social worker at Forest Hills Central High School. She is the wife of Steve Secor and mother of two sons. Donna Secor has been with Forest Hills schools for 12 years but has worked in the social services field for nearly 30. She received her award in October in Min­ neapolis. Roger Hamp returned home on Thanks­ giving morning after three days in Pennock hospital. He is to have therapy. Dallas Braden underwent hip replace­ ment surgery in Grand Rapids last week. He has been transferred to another facility for therapy and further recuperation. Rebecca Shuert came from Houston, Texas, to spend Thanksgiving with her extended family. However, she was too ill to eat and next morning her sister, Patsy Cole, took her to Pennock Hospital wht^e she had emergency surgery for appendicitis. She is to recuperate at the Lake Manor apartment of her mother, Ruth Shuert. The Thanksgiving Eve service at Lake­ wood UMC was well attended. Rev. Ward Pierce was the host pastor. He was assisted in the service by George Speas, the new pastor at Church of the Nazarene, Todd Batzloff, by Don Ferris, who brought the mes­ sage. Mrs. Haesan Yoon, wife of the pastor of Woodland UMC sang “He Shall Feed His Flocks” from Handels Messiah. The ladies of the host church served refreshments. The service was prefaced by the Praise Bund of the host church. The Santa parade, arranged by the Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce, will be held Saturday, at 10 a.m., starting at Fourth and Tupper Lake. Likely children can meet Santa at the end of the parade route. Lakewood United Methodist Church is having its annual theatrical production, combining drama, music, puppetry under the direction of John Waite, pastoral assis­ tant, who wrote and produced the play. It will be performed at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and again on Sunday. This year’s title is “The One.” Central UMC is having its Christmas program Sunday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. This will include the chancel choir with a cantata. All the children of the church school will be included. Mrs. Robert Kruisenga is choir director. Sharon Rohrbacker is directing the children. The Ionia County chapter Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will meet Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Commission on Aging building with a noon luncheon followed by music from an Ionia choral group. The chapter has adopt­ ed four needy families in the Ionia area and members will bring gifts to be used for Till­ ing the needs of the recipient families. This includes clothing. Each set of gifts will be packed in a usable container that will be very helpfol for family storage in the future. Reservations are to be telephoned to 374­ 8420 by Saturday, Dec. 2. Next week is the major week of the year for Lakewood Community Council. The Christmas Basket project is directed by Alan Goodemoot of Woodland and Kay Barcroft of Carlton Center. The packing, sorting and distribution is carried out at Central UMC’s Fellowship Hall. Any mem­ bers of the Lakewood community are invit­ ed to come and share in the fellowship of workers on the following days: Wednesday. Dec. 6, sort canned foods and gifts; Thurs­ day, sort and pack; Friday forenoon, wrap; Saturday, Dec. 9, deliver boxes at 9 a.m. Apples come from the MSU Experimen­ tal Station at Clarksville. Many items come from Second Harvest in Grand Rapids, where the council buys items at 14 cents per pound. Carl's Supermarket always lends a fleet of shopping carts for the week. Local dentists provide toothbrushes. Twin City Foods provides sturdy uniform packing boxes. Lakewood High School National Honor Society memberc come on Friday to assist with wrapping. The football coach and his varsity players came on Saturdays lend ’their brawn" delivering the boxes. Recently the council received a check from Church World Service, representing 25 per­ cent of the proceeds from the spring CROP Walk in Lake Odessa. People from across the entire Lakewood school district partici­ pated in the walk, knowing that their pledges will provide help for the worlds hungry people and help for those in our own district. On Monday evening. Rev. John Ellinger of Okemos came to Central UMC for the annual “Charge Conference” at which some business matters of the parish are handled according to church discipline. Christmas ‘Round the Town was a great success this year, with mild weather after some very cold days early in the week of Nov. 19. Traffic was heavy at some of the homes on the tour with cars lining the streets. At the Depot/Museum, the two guest crafters vere Janice Leak of Sebewa Township and Ernest Rivera of Portland. Both were pleased with the response to their presence, which was merely listed as guest crafters. New at the depot, along with the baked goods, as did the usual baskets of osage oranges, which are practically guar­ anteed to rid one’s rooms of spiders. Many of the visitors were from out of town. There were door prizes given to lucky winners who turned in their flyers stamped with insignia from at least ten of the vendors. On Thanksgiving, John Stassck of Bloomingdale, daughter Larissa, son Rob and friend were guests of his wife’s brother at Carlton Center. Debbie was ill with flu and could not attend. Her parents also were present. Fourth-graders chosen from their class­ rooms, along with teachers Ellen Coppess and Miss Bazner, decorated the trees and THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Basement Wall Repair byWall Anchor Basement Waterproofing by BDry Location Drive-thru Internet Close to Your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com Glass Block Windows New Window Wats Raising Sunken Concrete Pennock Pharmacy Regradmg 1-800-237-2379 Drive-thru and Walk-in Open 7 Days (616) 948-3136 VI24 tort Di Axnue •IhcNono, McNpan. 152 1005 W. Green St • Hastings �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 30. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Neil C Vanderroest an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis f ka Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated May 15. 1996. and recorded on May 28. 1996 tn Liber 661. on Page 751. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there rs claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYTWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND THREE AND 31/100 dollars ($82,203 31). includ­ ing interest at 8.375% per annum Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p.m.. on January 4. 2001 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Commencing at the point commonly described as Land Contract recorded in Liber 404. Page 699 and in the Memorandum of Land Contract recorded in Uber 424. Page 172 as being 1,250.23 feet East of and 247.75 feet North of the Southwest corner of Sectton 6. Town 1 North, Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County, Michigan: thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West 158 feet to the True Point of Beginning, tnence North 01 degree 45 minutes West. 25 feet; thence South 88 degrees 03 min­ utes 38 seconds West 50.60 feet: thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West 7.15 feet; thence North 38 degrees 44 minutes 00 seconds West 294.75 feet; thence North 52 degrees 07 minutes East 100 00 feet, thence South 38 degrees 46 minutes 26 seconds East 218.09 feet; thence South 45 degrees 03 minutes 42 seconds East 52 72 feet, thence South 66 degrees 16 minutes 00 seconds East 126.13 feet to an intermediate traverse line of the shore of Pine Lake; thence along said traverse Ime South 09 degrees 56 min­ utes 36 seconds West 79.27 feet to the end of said traverse line: thence North 81 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds West 124.25 feet to the point of begnnmg. Including lands lying between said intermediate traverse Ime and the waters of Pine Lake. Subject to an easement for purposes of ingress and egress 12 feet in width, the Southeasterly line of which is described as: Commencing at the point commonly described in Land Contract recorded in Uber 404. Page 699 and in the Memorandum of Land Contract record­ ed in Uber 424. Page 172, as being 1.25023 feet East of and 247 75 feet North of the Southwest corner of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West 183.00 feet; thence North 14 degrees 21 minutes 44 seconds East (previously described as North 14 degrees 25 minutes East) 88.00 feet. J/Vest 2905feeTt6 the point of beginning, thence south G^pegrees iSJpitetg 52 seconds West 104 66'fe«t to the pant ohmdmg The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 23, 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL; 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bogham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie 4990909807 Panther (12/21) FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Richard Gary Sumor and Debra S Sumor. husband and wife of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagors to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee dated the 16th day of December. A D . 1999. and recorded m the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 13th day of January. A.D. 2000. in document 41039754 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was there­ after on, to-wit the 21st day of December. A.D.. 1999. assigned to Banker s Trust Company of California, NA as Custodian or Trustee, thru mesne assignments and recorded on March 17, 2000 in the office of Register of Deeds in docu­ ment *1042197 for said County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of ths notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $104372.92 (one hundred four thou­ sand three hundred seventy two dollars and nine­ ty two cents) including interest there on at 13.8% (thirteen pomt eight) percent per annum. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 14th day of December, AD.. 2000, at 1 00 o’clock said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a rale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described m said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece of parcel of land situate in the City of Hastings, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows, to wit: The North 1/2 of Lots 1166 and 1167 of the City of Hastings, formerly Village of Hastings, accord­ ing to the recorded p4?< thereof. TAX ID 08-055-201-397-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. November 9, 2000 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO., LRA. By: Daniel E Best (PS8501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee 755 W. Big Sever. Suite 310 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-6100 (12/7) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedont’a Fetate Estate of BEN L FALCONER. Date of birth: AprfBtWT TO AU. CREDITORS: ~ -NOTICE-VO CREDITORS: The decedent. Ben L Falconer, who lived at 4700 Fighter Road, Hastmgs, Michigan died October 10. 2000. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Darlene J. Pickard or Donald J. Falconer, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street. Suite 302. Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. November 20. 2000 Robert L. Byington (P27621) 222 West Apple Street Hastings. Ml 49058-0248 (616) 945-9557 Darlene j Pickard and Donald J. Falconer 3650 Figh.er Road & 1940 Ryan Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (11/30) FREE Seminar Reveals... THE TEN DEADLY FINANCIAL MISTAKES RETIREES MAKE AND EASY WAYS TO AVOID THEM • How to eliminate long term care insur­ ance premiums • How to receive investment income that is 85% Tas Free • How to reduce taxes on vour Social Security Income • How to avoid the costs and delays of probate • Why most mutual funds don’t beat market averages and what you can do about it & much, much more!!! Hosted by David Garrett, Investment Adviser Representative and Owner of the Mid-Michigan Group/Insurance Center Where: The County Seat Lounge 128 S. Jefferson Hastings, MI 49058 When: December 5.2000 jfo S«*c* preselth’^0’* 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Free dinner for attendees Served at 6:00 p.m. How: infonn-Ho" Onto" Call today for your free Seminar/dinner tickets on our 24 hour automated line: 1-800-381-1659. Reservations will be taken on a first come, first served basis until capacity is reached. PLUS! AS AN ADDED BONUS, goo will receive a free audiotape of four choices “6 Deadly Mistakes Made In Setting Up a Will or Trust and How to Avoid Them” OR “Mutual Fund Management Secrets Money Managers Don’t Want Published” Ann landers Dolly parade? Dear Ann Landers: I am a divorced woman with a young son. For the past sev­ eral months. 1 have been dating "Craig." He is also divorced, and has teenage children from a previous marriage. Wc all get along extremely well. The only problem wc have is Craig’s mother. When I tell you what the program is. you arc going to be surprised. Believe me, I was. "Gladys" is a lovely woman and very close to her children. Craig no longer brings any of the woman he dates to meet his par­ ents. Two weeks ago. Craig asked if he could bring me home for dinner. Gladys said she did not want to meet any woman unless the relationship was serious. Craig was annoyed by this, and insisted they in­ clude me. The dinner was fine, and I thought everything went well Last week, Craig asked his mother if I could come for the holidays, and she said. “No." She said she likes me well enough, but refuses to have me in her home again unless there is a firm commitment between us. Craig *s furious. I don’t want to be the cause of a family rift, but I can’t help feel­ ing uncomfortable. What should I do? - At a Loss in the Southwest. Dear Southwest: Apparently, Craig's mother is very eager for him to be married, and is using everything she can think of as leverage. Stay out of it. Be pleasant to the woman, but not obsequious. Do not show any interest in going to the woman’s home The ball is in her court, and you know the ground rules. I must say. however, this situ­ ation is most unusual. Apparently, her son has had a parade of dollies over the years, and she is sick and tired of it. Enough said. Photo advice Dear Ann Landen: On April 19. 1995, my wife of nine years was killed along with 167 others in the Oklahoma City bombing. In the days and weeks that followed her fu­ neral. 1 faced extremely tough times. Whenever I closed my eyes, all I could sec was my wife in her casket. I could not re­ member how she looked when she was alive and vibrant. I began searching the house for recent photographs, and to my sorrow. I found very few. You see, Dolores never liked to have her picture taken. She NOTICE i always said she didn't look right or her hair was a mess or she wasn’t dressed properly. As a result. 1 have a very few pictures to help me remember my beloved Dolores in better times. Please. Ann. tell your readers no matter how terrible they' think they look at the mo­ ment. someone is going to cherish that pic­ ture in the future. Let your spouse, relatives and friends take your photograph in the faded apron with your hair a mess. They will cherish it as a reminder of happier times. Thankfully, time is a great healer of wounds. Over the past several years, my broken heart has mended, and 1 now have a wonderful woman in my life. We plan to marry. She knows no matter how she thinks she looks, to me she looks beautiful, and I’m going to take her picture at every op­ portunity. - Charles Stratton. Moore. Okla. Dear Charles Stratton: Thank you for a sweet letter and permission to use your named am pleased to know you have a sec­ ond chance at happiness. I am sure many husbands and wives feel as you do about their spouses. It doesn’t matter how they are dressed or what their hair looks like. Those photographs arc trea­ sured keepsakes, and looking at them, re­ gardless of how unflattering they may be. brings warm memories of shared times to­ gether. The same goes for photographs of children, parents, relatives and dear friends. Your counsel to my readers to allow their pictures to be taken no matter how they think they look is wonderful. I hope they listen. took nothing from his estate His selfish sons will never know how much they hurt their father by not accepting his wife. They punished him because he found happiness. I hope what goes around, comes around. Daughter in Norman. Okla. Dear Daughter: Your story is an old one. I have heard it time and time again. I hope you realize that your mother may be enti­ tled to pan of Allen’s estate (they were mar­ ried almost 18 years), and she would be foolish not to go after it. Perhaps you should revisit this situation and sec that jus­ tice is done. As for Allen’s sons, they will live to regret their selfishness. You can count on it. Sick shopper Dear Ann Landen: My husband has threatened to divorce me because I cannot slop spending money. I’ve already maud out all my credit cards, and he says heh fed up. I have really tried hard to control my spending, but I can't seem to do it. When­ ever I feel lots-. I go shopping. It cheers me up a lot. I do have a decent job. but I don't make much money. My husband is a tight­ wad. and wc argue about money a lot. Right now. I am so far in debt that he says I have used up all my second chances. He is ready to move out. How can I stop spending and get my hus­ band back? I want him to trust me again. Feeling Stupid in Alabama. Dear Alabama: Your real problem is not spending, it's depression. You go shopping when you arc depressed and, as you said, it "cheers you up ” h may also be your way of asserting yourself against your husband's "tightwad" tendencies. . I urge you to seek professional help to get you out of the depressed state. You need it desperately in order to get your life on the right track. Don't delay. Tell your husband, you arc going to get help for your "spend­ ing sickness." then DO IT. Get moving, and good luck. Mistreated step Toothpick terror Dear Ann Landen: 1 am writing in re­ sponse to "Dad in San Francisco,’’ who wants to remarry, but doesn't want his two sons to know about it until after the wed­ ding. My stepfather could have written that letter. Twenty years ago, my mother married "Allen,” a kind man who had cared for his sick wife for several years before she died. Allen had two grown sons from that mar­ riage. They hated my mother f(o^n(^ jj^ ment A 'k.n introduced her to thcip. They never u .nted their father to remarry. They refused to acknowledge my mother’s pres­ ence, and sent cards and gift§ only to Allen. Mom was never invited to their homes, even though they were married for almost 18 years. When Allen became sick. Mom and I cared for him around the clock. When he died, my mother followed his wishes and had him buried next to his first wife. She Dear Ann Landers: Will you print one more letter about spanking? I think my fa­ ther had the right idea. Whenever any of us kids misbehaved, my father would tum us over his knee and spank us with the side of a toothpick. This, of course, would bring down the house laughing, and believe me, the humiliation was worse than any beating. If wc ever acted up. all my father had to do was pat his shirt pocket .ufcre (he toothpick was, and wc would settle dawn. When my first child was bom. Dad sent me a "paddle" carved from a tongue de­ pressor with instructions on how to use it. Sweet? - Whipped in Wyoming. Dear Wyoming: Your father sounds like a dear man with a delightful sense of humor. Consider yourself blessed, and pass it on to the next generation. That original toothpick should be a family heirloom. Encase it in glass, and frame it Node® of Mortgage Foradosur® Sal® THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has b®en mad® in the conditions of a mortgage made by William J. Aten A Married Man and Linda F. Aten His Wife (original mortgagors) to Investaid Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 21. 1999. and recorded on July 28, 1999. in Document No. 1033094, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Benkers Trust Company of California. N.A., as custodian or Trustee, Assignee by an assignment dated July 26,1999. which was recorded on April 17, 2000. in Document 41043193, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE AND 90/100 Dollars ($57,943 90). mdudng interest at 11.990% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 .-00 p.m.. on January 4. 2001. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry Countv, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 103 of the plat of Hastings Heights, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof. Also commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lol 103; thence North 88 degrees 30’ East 20 feet; thenre South 1 degree West 100 feet; thence North 88 degrees 30' West 20 feet; thence North 1 degree East 100 feet to the place of beginning, being a part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 8. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Also, beginning at the Southwest comer of Lot 4 of the Plat of North Ridge Estates 41. according to the recorded plat thereof, thence North 88 degrees 30’ 00’ West on the extension of the South :me of said plat 60 00 feet lo the East line of an alley vacated on October 24. 1966; thence North 01 degree 00’ 00" East (measured as North 01 degree 00’ 2T East) along said East line 130.0 feet, thence South 88 degrees 30' 00' East 60.00 feet to the West line of said plat; thence South 01 degree 00’ 2T West along said West line 130.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 23. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200023830 Cougars (12/21) Variety off people offer variety for library Northeastern teachers and staff were among the 15 variety performances on stage at Central School Auditorium Nov. 10. in a benefit tor the new community library. Hastings area teachers, students and friends entertained more than 400 people with jazz, opera, the blues, country, dogging, juggling, melodrama, vocal comedy and bluegrass. Tim Newsted, emcee, encouraged the audience to purchase real bricks as Grace and Laken Meade and Katie Secord "buiir the library one cardboard brick at a time. More than S1700 in ticket sales and numerous brick sales all will go toward building the new library. ecial of the We 97 GMC 1500 SLT EXT CAB 4X4 3RD DOOR. LEATHER. 49K S17,888 SALES HOURS: Monday 4 Wednesday until 8 Saturday unW 3 W« Exchdwg Tout Ejoycmhow 0 4 Fmmf Tuan*: Call 616-948-8000 Today or toll frea 1-888-494-5539 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 30. 2000- Pag* 9 Ito TIMC Charles Casy in the Navy, sends letters home By Joyce F. Wrinbrecht Aug. 21. 1944. “Dear Mother. Dale. Levi. “We are getting pretty well along in school. It will be only a couple more weeks before we will be out of school altogether. After we leave school we go on our 71-hour liberty and then when it expires we come back here to get some more training. “I am sending you a pillow slip 1 bought here on the base. Our Coxswain had some English coins that he got tired of carrying with him so 1 got them off him for 50 cents. The English coins are all totaled worth about 70-some cents. I am sending $5 in the pillow case along with the English coins. 1 want you to, if you will, put the money, the coins 1 mean, in the can along with the och­ er coins. It is in the Nack record case under Levi’s bureau. • “You can use the $5 any way you see fit I’m sorry it cant be more, but 1 may be able to do better next pay day. Anyhow, 111 try. “Aunt Goldie, Spellman and Robert (Casey) have started writing to me. They say the more the merrier, and I do believe it's so. “1 had a dental appointment for today, but they stood off off until Friday of this week. The only work to be done was one tooth to be filled. “Our crew has a ball team and last night had a taste of their first victory and I do believe that if they don’t watch out they’ll get a good trimming because one swell head made an announcement that our crew would challenge ary crew on the Unit 727. “How is everybody out around the neigh­ borhood? I hope Bert is getting along better than he was before. From the looks of the headlines, it will be only a short time before 1 will be able to help him again. "There isn’t much more to write about, seeing as to how this class is almost over, we have night school about three times a week, but all wc do is write and it is Iocs better than trying to write at the huts. Right here it is cool and quiet. Well, good luck and all that. Sincerely, Charles.’’ Aug. 27, 1944 “Dear Mother, Dale and Levi, “Well, it’s Sunday again and to see every­ one around here you wouldn’t know, but what it was just another weekday. I have written this morning, but I didn’t wash last night, so I got up early this morning and washed what clothes I had. Our crew made a 3.6 on our inspection last Saturday, which is pretty good compared to what some of the crews received. Our officers arc all on their cruise this week. They only left their chief petty officer in charge of us. Wc have a 38-hour liberty coming up tomorrow night and 1 ir.’cnd to go to Cape Charles for the liberty. “They have fountain pens selling here for $5.25, which if you bought them o*_*tside, they would cost right around $35 bucks. They arc Shacfcr fountain pens and arc a real honey. 1 am going to send Dale one the first of next month. “Well, 1 will try to finish this letter tonight in the wash room. Taps just New only a few minutes ago and they turned out the lights, so I made up my mind to finish this letter anyway. Wc went on a hike this afternoon down the road about a half mile and then back. Wc have athletics fifth peri­ od instead of the third period. We had a softball game last night between our crew and another crew in the same unit. They won over us by only one run (seven to six). “Our Bos’ns mate came in tonight sober for the first time since he has started going on liberty. Wc are all looking forward to our coming 71-hour liberty, but only about onethird of us can go home. When wc go to pick up our ship more than likely will get delayed orders or leave, in other words. “I went to the out-of-doors movie they had tonight, but it crapped out long before the evening was over. Well, the mosquitoes arc beginning to move up their reinforce­ ments. so I’ll just ring off for tonight. Sin­ cerely, Charles. P.S. Write me if you received my package all right ” Sept. 13. 1944 “Dear Mom, Dale. Levi. “We have to get another shot today some­ time this afternoon. Now that we have had our 71-hour liberty wc will have our final instructions and schooling. Wc go out on our two-wccks cruise the 20th of this month. After wc come back from the cruise, we will go to some Naval yard to pick up our ship. “Everything is just the same down here, except that Norfolk gets worse every day as time goes by. “Well, enough of this. I. nor anyone else here, can do anything about it. except to sit around and twiddle our thumbs. After being in Washington for just two-and-one-half days, it was just like stepping out of a palace into a hog pen. only it’s much worse. “Everyone in Washington treated me and all the service men and men like as though wc were human beings instead of some escaped convicts. There arc about two Negroes to every three white men in Wash- well they came back in feeling no pain. “Well mom. its almost time to fall out so will say ‘Adieu’. Sincerely, Charles.” Oct. 30. 1944 “Dear Folks, Yesterday 1 started a letter, but I had a chance to go on a ride up the harbor in a 40-foot motor launch. We went so far as to see the one mile long bridge on the cast end of Charleston. “I am sitting in the rec hail writing and out on the stage there is a band practicing for some dance or show. “Haven’t been doing much lately and I am awfully rusty in my joints. Wc even have football games in our spare time, which we arc well supplied with and then wc can also shoot on the archery range, play baseball and softball, volleyball and check­ ers, and while I’m on the subject of check­ ers, going full swing and 1 am trying to coach one of the fellows and he doesn’t seem to respond very good. “Maybe Dale can wear the socks I left at home, and don’t go through the trouNe of sending them to me as I already have a full sea bag and every added ounce don’t make it any lighter to tote around on a fellow’s back. “Will you see to it that the next time Levi kills a rabbit he does it while he has a wit­ ness, because when 1 told the fellows about h they sounded very skeptical and even went as far as to call me a prevaricator and imaginary. “How is Dale doing in school or is he just riding along like I did when I first attended a city school and if he is, I suggest you straighten him out before he gets too dis­ couraged and wants to quit school, as I did. If at any time you need any* help and if it is possible for me to be of any aid, then just drop me a line “Am pleased to hear that you are helping Mom with the work, Levi. I knew you could do it all along. I was called off my writing yesterday, but I think I can make it up this morning before muster. I just got back from chow and I thought it would be * good idea to get this letter writing off my hands. “Today is my day off. You see 1 am enti­ tled to a 48 hour liberty, but liberty in Charleston just doesn’t appeal to me. Besides 1 have a large washing to get out before I go back to the old grind again tomorrow. “Are your little chicks taking to the cold? If they are not doing so well, I would sug­ gest you put some mufflers on them. Sin­ cerely. Charles. P.S. write soon and have Levi write some too, as well as Dale. I also made a mistake on my return address. It is Charles Casey F2c. LSM 194 Detail, R/S Navy Yard, Charleston, S.C.“ Next week: Charles Casey goes on sea. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP r*agu*T Board *Fa*tkig Nov*mb*r 14,2000 - 7*0 pjn. The pillow which Charles Casey sent home to his mother from the Amphibious Training Base in Little Creek, Va. ington, where in Norfolk there arc about five Negroes to two white people. “I went up to the top of the Lincoln Memorial the day , before yesterday and from there a person can see, on a clear day. almost every building in Washington. Well, there I went to the Jefferson Memorial and from there to the Museum of Aeronautics. In that one building they had almost every kind of planes from kites to old War World models. In another museum only a block or so from the Aeronautic building they had the “Spirit of St. Louis” hanging overhead. They also had the “Winni Mae” hanging in the museum. They also had stamp collec­ tions, a large collection of rugs, furniture and dishes of all descriptions and sizes and ages. In fact, they had everything from the history of the nail to the history of F.D.R. “I also had a chance of seeing the capitol building, the treasury department, the bureau of courts and boards, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and numerous oth­ er important buildings here in Washington. “The policemen in Washington don’t tol­ erate a person walking on a red light or jay­ walking. “Well, I haven’t had any classes or prac­ tices this morning, so I think I will just get down to the business of washing my dirty clothes. Sincerely, Charles. P.S. write as often as possible if you can. lots of luck to all* Sept. 19. 1944 “Dear Mom, Received your letter today, but I don't know whether I will have much time to write very much in this letter as I have to get my gear all shipshape by 7:30 tomorrow morning. “Wc are going aboard a ship to execute a shakedown for the next two weeks, so 1 will not have much time to sit down and write you and all the rest of the family. Wc don’t know and if wc did know wc still wouldn’t be allowed to write you about it. The captain on the training ship may not even allow any mail to be sent off the ship. “Mom will you send me my brown work shoes, the ones that come up over my ankles, and will you get Clyde to send me my large sheath knife too? I will send you some money in my next letter to cover the postage on the package. “When wc go to the shipyards, that is to pick up our ship wc will most likely get delayed orders and if wc do and we arc not so farm from home. 1 will be home for a short time. “I hope you w ill be able to get a good job in Battle Creek and better yet. maybe you can get Levi worked up enough to get a job. “Well, its getting pretty late so I’ll sign off for now until later in the week. Here’s wishing you arc all in good health and feel­ ing well. Sincerely. Charles.” Sept. 27. 1944 ' “Dear Folks. I hope you won’t feel too disappointed if I do not come home from this base as the skipper just found that no leaves arc granted from this base, although there was some mistake earlier in the month and all the crew were getting leaves without the consent of the commandant of the base. “Looking down the room of bunks, it looks as though all the fellows are out on liberty or over to the show in the rec’ hall. I’ve been down to the sick bay and they arc doing some work on my lip. ,r,“$cqttlc butt, scuttle putt and more scut­ tle butt is all a person can hear around any camp. “Well mom. I will try to finish this letter before our boats call us to fall out. Chow was pretty good this morning and to make it better wc had real grapefruit and that back home 1 guess would be a real novelty. “On our way down here on the train we [RS Navy Yard, Charleston, S.C.] had occa­ sion to sec several cotton gins. From a dis­ tance we could see some of the mansions that we all have read about in history books and the like. Instead of using horses for work, they use mules entirely for most all their work. “The fellows that went out on liberty last night came back this morning bragging up the town of Charleston as one good liberty town, and there were a few who liked so Six Board Members present; four guests. Amended th* minutes of October meeting Received treasurer 's and deputy’s reports. Approved signing of contract with Hall ifax Services for three years. Adopted resolution to purchase land. Adopted resolutions to allow 1% administration fee on 2000 tax bills Adopted resolution to omit township penalty on taxes paid between Feb. 14 and March 1, 2001. Adopted resolution to pay expenses of board members attending MTA Convention. Approved letter of understanding with Walker and Fluke. Amended the budget in township han account. Adopted Resolution in Honor of Richard C. Thomas' Retirement. Paid outstanding biRs Adjourned at 830. Bonnie L Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by. Richard C. Thomas, Supervisor (11 /30) Barry County Orcutt Court-Family DMetoc PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FBa No. 200B-22MMIC In the matter of Amber Marie Birrfeel TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS inctudfog: whose addrecs(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or aftected by the fofcwing: TAKE NOTICE: On Tueaday, Dec. 19.2000 al 10 a.m. in the Famky Division Courtroom, 220 W. Court St. St*. 202, Hastings. Ml, before the Honorable Richard H. Shaw, Judge, a hairing wB be held on the petition for change of name of Amber Marie Birdsall to Amber Marie Morgan. November 21.2000 Arnoer Mane ososaN 306 State Street MiddlevB*. Ml 49333I 795-3755 (1W Coll 616-948-8000 Today or toll free 1-888-494-5539 Nolle* of Mortgag* Foreclosure Sals THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Howard Shattuck and Denise Shattuck husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 27,1989. and recorded on October 30. 1989 in Liber 490, on Page 464, Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on November 22. 1989 in Liber 491. Page 540. Barry County Records and was assigned by mesne assignments to Midfirst Bank, a Federally Chartered Savings Association. Assignee by an assignment dated October 1, 1997, which was recorded on August 26.1998. in Liber 1017007, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND NINETY-EIGHT AND 36/100 dollars ($33,098.36), including interest at 10 000% per annum. Under L‘»e power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreckx-ed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on December 21. 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 144 of Lakewood Estates according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 4 of plats. Page 19 Barry County Records The redemption period shat! be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated November 9. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 Fde *200023920 Gators (12.7) Live the way T you want to I TA TT"1 I \/ p ... atHimtersuIen Hunters Glen, Sun Communities’new 1 beautifully ... at a price that's surprisingly affordable. Home prices from the S30s A variety of floor plans to choose from, with model homes on display. Planned community amenities indude a clubhouse, swimming pool, and recreation area. Large home sites provide 3-car, off-street Our profarionsl retailers are ready to ndp! parking—in some cases, room for a detached garage. Conveniently located near major SUN HOMES expressways, minutes from Grand Rapids, just south of Moline. What more could you ask for? Attractive, quality-built homes in a great neighborhood, with all the beauty, amenities and convenience you could desire! 1132 Hunters Glen Blvd Wayland ♦ Michigan 49348 616-792-8888 I �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 30. 2000 Sarver wins at Evansville; ready to start pro career < < IIIC h lliink < I il Deja vu at WMU? Could it really be deja vu all over •fain... or our we just dreaming. Back in 1988 (yes, some 12 moons ago), the footbell team at Western Michigan University won a Mid­ American Conference championship and the school's volleyball program was also tops in the league and one of the best in the entire nation. Now in 2000, the two WMU programs are enjoying similar championship success. Coach Cathy George's volleyball team won the conference tournament last Saturday in Kalamazoo to earn the MACs automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. The Broncos were 25-5 overall and beat Ball State three games to one in the title match. WMVs lootball team is also winning and hoping for a birth in the post-season. The Broncos (9-2 overall and 7-1 in the MAC) won the league's West title with a 4-1 record and will face Marshall (6-5,5­ 3) this Saturday in the MAC Championship Game. "We are very proud of this team coming to this point as West Division champions," WMU head coach Gary Darnell said. This one is so special, because there was not much faith (in our team) beyond ourselves." This is the fourth year of the MAC Championship Game and all four have been at Marshall University Stadium in Huntington, W. Va We guess this is the league's way of saying thank you for joining our ranks. ABC Sports will carry the MAC Championship Game live at 1 p.m. The coverage is believed to be the first full national, over-the-air network broadcast of an MAC football game in the conference's 56-year history. Some things change and that's good. Nobody, outside of Muncie, Ind., got to see the Broncos' gridder clincher in 1988 against BaB State. If it would have been a pay-per-view, we're sure that David Letterman would have paid to watch the Broncos and his Fighting Canaries. So might have WMU grad Tim Allen, although his television hit. Tool Time" possible may have kept him away. Back to 2000, the Broncos enter this game as the favorite, having beaten Marshall in Huntington 30-10 Oct 5. But being a favorite can be a teal dubious pre-game honor. Remember WMU went to Mt. Pleasant Nov. 11 as BIG favorites versus Central Michigan University and the Chipu won the game 21-17. We know it's a clicbd, but you must play every down of every game if you aspire to be a true champion. "People were writing off Marshall early in the season, but they won the games when it counted most" Darnell said. They're a team to be reckoned with and they certainly have our full attention. We have to be prepared to take our game to another level." Translation — WMU must come to Huntington with its A Game intact What the Broncos have accomplished in 2000 is truly amazing. Three shutouts, fourth in the NCAA in total defense (270.1 yards per game, defensive coordinator Chuck Driesbach deserves an award for this accomplishment) and just 45 points away from setting the school's record for most points. Let's see, there's the MAC Championship and the Motor City Bowl, two games, must average 23 points. WMU is also in search of its first 10witt season. There's one good reason why you should have a conference championship contest The team has great stars, although they might not be as known as Anthony Thomas, Drew Henson or even Ryan Van Dyke. Running back Robert Sanford needs 39 yards to become WMU « leading all-time ground gainer and is seventh in the NCAA with 1337 yards during the 2000 campaign. Wide receiver Steve Neal is five receptions and eight yards shy of becoming the MACs all-time leader in both categories. Linebackers Garrett Soldano and Mario Evans have combined for 205 total tackles and 17 of those were for losses. Talk about a great 1-2 punch. Can Michigan or Michigan State compare? By the way. the Broncos arc the only Division I team in Michigan battling for a conference championship. So even if you're not a Bronco fan, tune into ABC 1 p.m. Saturday to help boost the ratings. WMU also has some local flavor as Caledonia gridders Many Harig and Chad Wangerin now wear the brown and gold (or is it black, gold and silver). Harig starts al nose guard and made two pass I After a successful stint as an amateur boxer. Hastings' Candi Sarver says that it is time to go pro. Sarver. 28. won Nov. 18-19 in Evansville. Ind. at the Women At Work boxing event. On Nov. 18 she posted a 5-0 winning decision against her "heavier" opponent in the 125-pound weight class. "She was 12 more pounds than me," Sarver explained. "1 was very aggressive in that bout; I had her against the ropes several limes." Eventually, Sarver's persistent style paid big dividends. "I threw a straight right and she flew across the ring." Server said. Candi Sarver connects with a sold shot to her opponent's head at the Evansville event. (Photo by Angie Seeber) WMU's Steve Neal (1) looks to become the MAC'S top all-time receiver for receptions and yards this Saturday against Marshall. (Photo provided) break ups versus Eastern Michigan and ran an interception back for a touchdown against Toledo. Wangerin has played in eight games and has made five tackles. Great sports are making Bronco sports fans giddy as we start this wonderful holiday season. For $150. Bronco fans can travel to Huntington and take in the excitement. If interested, contact WMU Athletic Corporate Relations immediately at (616) 387-3062 or (616) 387-2057. Tickets are going fast, so don't hesitate. Happy days are truly here again... that's unless we're dreaming. No. Which leads us to a recent omission. When mentioning • number of area athletes now competing in college last week we utissed tbe name of Ryan Hesselink. Hesselink. from Middleville, ran third this fall for the University of Michigan mens’ cross country team. Some of our readers help to keep us straight from time to time. Thanks Ray. We're happy to have the holiday season here again. Remember to think of others who are less fortunate and help those in need. Our prayers go out to Grandpa Elwin Curtis and others who could benefit from the words of God. Talk to you soon. Mitchell named All-MAC Senior Jennifer Mitchell was named second team All-Mid-American Conference because of her stellar 2000 campaign with the Central Michigan University volleyball squad. Mitchell averaged 3.44 kills, 2.63 digs and 0.96 blocks per game and finished her four-year Chippewa career with 1,117 kills, 824 digs and 365 blocks. She is only the second player in CMU history to record 1,000 career kills, 800 digs and 350 blocks. "Jennifer has been a phenomenal player for us since day one," CMU coach Elaine Piha said. "Jennifer did her job quietly and gave 100 percent day in and day out. She is an ideal player to coach." In the MAC Tournament, CMU fell to rival Western Michigan University 15-5, 15-12, 15-11, but Mitchell performed well. Versus the Broncos Mitchell registered 10 kills, 7 digs and had a block assist. WMU (25-5, 17-1) went on to win the tournament and the MACs automatic bid into the NCAA championship by defeating Ball State three game to one in the title match. CMU concluded its 2000 season with a 15-6 overall mark and a 9-9 record in the league. Chippewa eagers start 3-0 A 3-0 start has Central Michigan University men's basketball fans wondering how good this team can really be. The Chippewas knocked off Spring Arbor (88-44) Nov. 18, Purdue 67-66 Nov. 21 and Illinois-Chicago 70-56 Nov. 25. But, head coach Jay Smith and the Chippewas realize these three games do not make a season. The action at Women At Work 2000 helped to prepare Candi Sarver tor her upcoming professional boxing career. (Photo by Angie Seeber) The Hastings athlete has enjoyed great success as an amateur. Now Candi Sarver looks to make her mark as a professional boxer. The decision was an easy one for the judges to make. It gave the Hastings athlete something to smile about after the very uneasy feaing she had going into the contest. "I was nervous about that, (but) I was slipping, jabbing and throwing all kinds of stuff." Sarver’s win Nov. 18 set up a "winners versus winners" fight the following day against a very popular opponent, Tricia Hill. Hill, according to Sarver, is a title holder in kick boxing. She is quick as well as strong. "I tried to stay inside because she was very, very strong," Sarver said. "In tbe first round, she was very aggressive and hit the top of my head. That threw my concentration off." But Sarver altered her style in the final two rounds and made it a one paint decision, 3-2 Hill. • A "1 was a bit more aggressive land) connected with several hooks and st aight rights," Sarver said. "I even had her against the ropes; I just didn't stay on her." Sarver, who holds a 20-8 record, will next test her boxing skills as a professional. She plans to sign a threeycar contract with Dave Packer, a Grand Rapids native who works out of the gymnasium on Leonard Street Tm real pleased." Sarver said of her big opportunity. There will be no head gear, so my mom's a little nervous." Sarver spends roughly four hours a day training, lifting weights, running and spending time in the ring. She works hard and says her success could not be possible "All of my family and friends have been very supportive," Sarver said. "I work hard, but the real thing is my faith." Women's hoop stars in Showcase's spotlight Sunday The women will take to the Van Andel court Sunday, Dec. 3 in a college doubleheader featuring four of Michigan's top Division I basketball programs. The first game of the Women s College Basketball Showcase at the Van Andel Arena will feature the Eagles from Eastern Michigan University against the Spartans from Michigan State. Tip-off is slated for 2 p.m. The second contest at the Grand Rapids location will pit the Broncos from Western Michigan University against the Wolverines from the University of Michigan. Action should begin around 4 p.m. Starting at center for EMU is junior Joni Daniels, who attended Lakewood High School and began her college career at Central Michigan University. She has helped the Eagles to leap out to a 3-1 start. At 6-5, Daniels started in the team's first tour games, averaging 2.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.8 steals. EMU began its season with wins over Chicago State (79-53), Coppin State (75­ 55) and Indiana-Purdue (77-70). Daniels tallied 6 points versus Chicago State, pulled down 3 rebounds against Coppin State, dished out 2 assists versus Coppin State and made 2 steals against Chicago State. WMU and EMU were both picked to be two of the top teams this season in the Mid-American Conference. The Broncos were the pre-season favorite in the MAC West, while the Eagles were tabbed for second among the six West programs. The goal of the Van Andel event is to "showcase" to sports fans in West Michigan the excellence that has been attained in women's NCAA Division 1 basketball. The Michigan team includes LeeAnn Bies and Katie Dykhouse. Bies is a 6-1 center who prepped at Lakeview High School. Dykhouse is a 6-3 captain who prepped at Grand Rapids Christian. The Wolverines finished second in the Big 10 last season. Michigan Stale has a new coach for the first time in 24 years. Joanne McCallie takes over for Karen Langeland and inherits 10 returning letterwinners. WMU's roster includes a number of local hoop stars such as former Miss Basketball, Grandville's Kristen Koetsier, Brooke and Brianne Gallert who prepped at Grand Rapids Christian, East Grand Rapids' Lisa Brower and another former Christian star, Karen Deuloo. The Broncos evened thexr 2000-2001 season record at 1-1 Nov. 25 with a 79-77 triumph over Wake Forest in Winston Salem. N.C Senior transfer Sarah Hurrie burned the Demon Deacons with 32 points and Lisa Brower had a career best 25 points which included seven threepointers. Koetsier did not play versus Wake, but is expected to be ready for action at Van Andel. Brianne Gallert practiced with the team for the first time Monday after being out of setion because of pregnancy. Her return to game action is indefinite. Joni Daniels (shooting the ball here for Lakewood in a 1996 league game against Lumen Christi) is one of a number of area hoop stars who will show their talents Sunday at the Van Andel Arena. The game between WMU and Michigan is a rematch of the 1999 NTT first round game at WMU’s University Arena in front of 2.572 fans. Long term plans for the Women's College Basketball Showcase are to develop the event into an annual doubleheader featuring other top women's programs while maintaining its Michigan hoop roots. Wrestlers ranked by MHSCA Two area wrestlers are ranked as the best in their class in the first release this week of the Michigan High Schoo) Coaches Association individual wrestling rankings. Lakewood's Greg Seeber is ranked as the No. 3 112-pounder. Seeber was a State champion in the Division II 103-pound weight class last season. Delton's Bill Ferris is ranked No. 6 at 275. Ferris was fifth in the Division III 275-pound finale last winter at the Joe Louis Arena. Other area wrestlers ranked in this week's poll are Wyoming Rogers* Chris Smith (fifth at 119), Cedar Spring's Nick Emery (sixth at 119), Forest Hills Central's Justin Sinclair (first at 140), Jackson Northwest's Chris Edward* (second at 125), Eaton Rapids' Matt Cataline (sixth at 135), Portland's Jonah Lynn (second at 160), Martin's Josh Hildebrand (fourth at 160), Galesburg-Augusta's Mike Walden (sixth at 189), West Catholic's Dan Kliphuis (first at 275) and Portland’s Andy Pohl (fifth at 275). Lakewood's wrestlers open tonight (Thursday, Nov. 30) at home against Maple Valley and Hanover Horton, while Hastings faces Holland, Mona Shares and Ionia. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 30. 2000 - Page 11 • BOWLING SCORES • Monday Mlxerx Gutter Gals; Tracy's Day Care 31.5; Freeport Body Shop 28; B&R Testing 27; Hastings Bowl 22; T.M. Lassies 21; Dewey’s Body Shop 19.5; Gutter Gals 19; Girrbachh 17; Rowdie Girls 17; Ball Busters 10. High games and Series - D. Dutcher 191-514; C. Beckwith 203; J. Kasinsky 168-425; D. Anders 133; T. Behrens 169­ 465; T Pennington 227-567; T. Smith 159­ 365; M. Snowden 167; D. Kelley 190-506; A. Jones 143; P. Bender 154-393; S. Smith 175; H. Service 180-492. Tuesday' Mixed TVCCU 33-15; Hastings Bowlers 30-18; Plumba 27-21; Consumers Concrete 24-24; Just For Fun 24-24; Alley Cats 23-25; Wel­ ton's 19-29; Misfits 14-34. Mens High Game and Series - D. Salazar 223-612; D. Thompson 206; P. Scobey 227; G. Heard 218; L. Porter 243; R. O'Dcefe 208; S. Hause 204-540; L. Burch 200; L. Johnson 205. Womens High Game and Series - S. Salazar 160; E. Vanasse 192; R. Burch 167; D. Johnson 163. Recreation Bowling league #3 Hastings Bowl 34, Kevin's Kronics 28.5; The Kruncher 27J; Freeport Elevator 27 and Tom’s Market 20. High Series and Games - J. Cook Jr. 221-552; H. Wattles 224-214-618; K. Wanland 512; Nate K. 541; S. Anger 235-231­ 645; and T. Gray 247-609. Tuesday Trios 3 Blind Mice 29-15; Shirley’s Chuckwag­ on 25.5-18.5; Need Help 24-20; CBBC 22.5-21.5; Hastings Bowl 22.5-21.5; Cook Jackson 21-23; 3 Fates 21-23; Just 4 Fun 21-23; Trouble 17.5-26.5; Secbers Auto Body 16-28. High Games and Series - L. Trumble 171; P. Cogswell 176; J. Conger 192; S. Vandenburg 217-575; R. Miller 184; J. Clements 200-504; S. Zalewski 170; W. Main 182; T. Redman 212-520; P. Ramey 151; V Green 172; D. Pennington 151; S. Reid 151; D. Dutcher 172; B. Hayes 157; L. Potter 203; D. Seeber 150; T. Franklin 169; G. Kienutske 153. ' Friday Night Mixed We Doo t Care 35-13; Cook Jackson 31­ 17; Bad Habit II 29-15; One Olde One 26­ 22; Late Comers 25-19, Mercy 24.5-19.5; Whok Up 24-24; Rainbow Warriors 24-24; We’re a Mess 23-25; Heads Out 22-26; ten Pins 21-27; Viatec 21-73; Piece of Cake 19­ 29; No Name Yet 19-21; Gutter Dusters 18­ 30; Brushworks 17-31; Rocky 4 15.5-32.5. Ladies Good Games and Series - J. Lancster 176; T. Pennington I9I.R. Lydy 183-498; J. Madden 176; S. Marsh 165­ 386; B. Roush 185; K. Ruid 154; B. Keeler 174; L. Potter 203; P. Bender 145. Meas Good Games and Series - D. Ser­ vice 210-561; M. Lawson 188-501; B. RuthrufT2l6-609; H. Pennington 216-611; J. Bartimus 194; M. Lydy 176-496; J. Smith 193-512; K. Hammontree 224-583; E. Keeler 244; K. McDonald 202-509; D. Marsh 248-600; C. Grey 198-556; J. Bar­ num 214; B. Ripley 208-573; D. Tinkler 203-528. M. Kasinsky 204; S. Peabody 240-623; G. Cooley 201; M. Martin 204­ 576. Thursday Angels Pet World 30 1/2-17 1/2; Cedar Creek Groc. 29-19; Richies Koffec Shop 28-20; True Value Hardware 26-22; Mill’s Landing 26-22; Coleman Agency-Hastings 24 1/2­ 23 1/2; Shamrock Tavern 24-24; Hastings Bowl 22-26; Fanners Ins. 21-27; Miller's Excavating 18 1/2-29 1/2; Stefano’s Pizza 17 1/2-30 1/2; B&R Testing 17-31. High Games and Series - M. McCarty 140; T. Pennington 198-538; D. Staines 172; C. Boster 125; C. Gates 141; A. Arends 164; S. Snider 183; P. Fisher 187­ 521; T. Waller 120; L. Kendall 186-511; L. Irvin 187; B. Cuddahee 186-525; D McCollum 177; D. Grunert 127; L. Perry 151; P. McLaughlin 193; E. Hammontree 185-540; J. Gasper 181; B. Collier 169; A. Smith 162; C. Groff 153; T. Harrington 157; W. Barker 175; T. Phenix 153; S. San­ born 196; C. McGinn 169; L. Barnum 202; N. Kloostcrman 169; T. Daniels 183; J. Conger 177. Bowlerettes Carlton Center Bulldozing 26-14*; Hamilton Excavating 24-20. Bennett Indus­ tries 22.5-21.5; Kent Oil and Propane 21­ 23; Hecker Agency 17.5-26.5; Railroad Street Mill 17-23*. Good Games and Series - J. Rice 174­ 480; M. Dull 148-369; L. Ellison 202-555; B. Wilson 1*5. G. Potter 166-451; C. Hur­ less 170-490; B. Hathaway 201-495; N. Goggins 175-421; T. Redman 150-422; S. Merrill 202-542; B. Scobey 188-450; J. Mittelstaedt 165; S. Dunham 191-477. * Games to be made up. Senior Citizen’s Bowling League Friend 34-14; Hall’s 31-17; Jesick 30.5­ 17.5; #1 Senior 30-18; Wieland 29.5-18.5; M-M’s 27-21; Nash 26.5-21.5; Pin Pals 26­ 22; Woodmansee 25-23; Butterfingers 24­ 24; King Pins 21-27; Kucmpcl 20.5-27.5; Girrbach’s 16-32; Lcthcoc 15-33; Schlachtcr 15-33; Peg Legs 13-35. Women’s High Game - S. Pennington 167; G. Otis 202; D. Keller 192. E. Mesccar 174; N. Bechtel 175; C. Bonnema 170; L. Yoder 155; C. Stuart 157; S. Merrill 165; H. Service 158; F. Girrbach 159; N. Boniface 185; K. Colvin 168; M. Maison 175. Women's High Series - G. Otis 517; D. Keller 463; E. Mcsecar 458; N. Bechtel 460; S. Merrill 467; N. Boniface 468; K. Colvin 479. Men’s High Game - J. Beckwith 155; J. Mercer 166; R. Nash 166; P. Terpening 167; G. Forbey 170; G. Haywood 180; R. Boni­ face 175; G. Yoder 178; D. Stuart 156; B. Adgatc 182; R. Wieland 160; B. Terry 236; D. Bcduhn 185; R. Schlachtcr 191; D. Edwards 204; B. Akers 173. Men's High Series - R. Nash 455; G. Forbey 468; G. Yoder 452; B. Adgate 473; B. Terry 545; D. Beduhn 507; R. Schlachtcr 522; D. Edwards 517; B. Akers 457. Sunday Night Mixed 4 Horsemen 34; Thunder Alley 33; Red Dog 32 1/2; Not Rock Bottom 32 1/2; Team 4 29; Happy Hookers 26; Tliec Froggers 22 1/2; Matrix 20; Lucky Strikes 20; Friends 20; Flambays 20; Sunday Snoozers 19; Side Kicks 18; Tomb Market 18; All 4 Fun 17 1/2; Double Kb 16. Womens High Games and Series - S. Sanborn 190-542; A. Snyder 179-475; S. Cross 154-450; B Cantrell 148-439; L. Rentz 184-409; D. Reeves 160-362; D. Dutcher 201; K. Becker 193; K. Kuhlman 187; B. Kirby 180; D. Krallman 177; E. Hammontree 175. Mens High Games and Series - C. Shook 234-606; M. Cross 275-602; S. Krallman 222-590; C. Pennington 209-566; B. Hubbell 205-542; B. Falconer 188-522; G. Snyder 174-517; J. Smith 178-511; B. Miller 190-489; B. Miller 167-484; M. Sny­ der 223; B. Rentz 222; E. Behmdt 210; A. Thompson 210; C. Sanborn 203; K. Win­ land 188; B. Allen 187; B. Cantrell 165; CW Simpson 156. Top YMCA volleyball teams 22; Ginbach’s 20; Gutter Gals 20: Rowdie Giris 20; Ball Busters 10. High Games & Series S. Pennington 153; D. James 187-453; C. Etts 128-321; T. Dewitt 163; R. Hawkins 136-356: T. Behrens 162; S. Lancaster 236-517; P. Sny­ der 160-424; P. Bender 150; M. Lemmon 189; C. Allen 152; C. Beckwith 178; D. Larsen 175; V. Carr 174-483. D. Kelley 188-191. Saturday Majors Boys' High Games & Series - J Butler 239-542; B. Kirby 174-455; J. Smith 159­ 437; B. Ferris 142-409; J. Shoebridge 167­ 404 Boys' Good Games - A. Windcs 138; L. Smith 134; K. Quads 131; L. Laubaugh 130; T. Kirby 124. Giris’ High Games & Series - C. Shellenbarger 124-346; T. Huss 126-339; T. Loftus 121-326; B. Westcott 107-287. Girts’Good Games - J. Shoehridge 121; J. Burton 102. The A league champions in the YMCA Women's Volleyball League was Bobs Gun 8i Tackle. Team members were (front row, from left to right) Brenda Dawe, Kathy Sherman, Sheila Morway; (back row) Samantha Hudson, Debbie Williams, Sue Owen and Sarah Hayes. Missing are Terri Cooley, Kelly Yoder and Becky Wieland. (Photo provided) YMCA of Barry County 2000 FaU Vollevball Standings W/L Dig-lt.................................-..................... -42-6 Walker & Fluke.............-.................... 29-19 Hastings Mfg............. -3----------------- 20-28 True Value.......... ........... .5-43 Morgan winning for Comet wrestlers Wednesday P.M. Seebcrs 31-17; HairCare 30-18; Eye and Ent 27-21; Misfits 27-21; Nash Chiro 25 1/2-22 1/2; Girrbachb 25-23; Mace's Ph. 24-24; R.R. St. Mill 23 1/2-24 1/2; Nash “5" Plus 21-27. High Games and Series - L. Elliston 172-516; M. Garber 189-507; E. Ulrick 177-464; B. Miner 158-445; T. Poll ISO426; I. Yoder 154-424; C. 161-469; B. Nor­ ris 153-424; G. Otis 160-447; N. Varney 164-422; J. Leo 161-448; S. Drake 169­ 445: R. Kucmpcl 149-421. ...................... - ■- r Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 37-15; Hastings Bowlers 32-20: Plumb's 29-23; Consumers Concrete 25­ 27; Alley Cats 25-27; Just for Fun 24-28; Welton's 21-31; Misfits 17-35. Men’s High Games & Series - G. Sny­ der 198; D. Thompson 212; R. O'Keefe 258-580; L. Miller 262-604; G. Heard 222; L. Burch 213-526; L. Johnson 197-529; M. Yost 514. Women's High Games & Series - B. O'Keefe 158; C. O'Keefe 211. Kevin Morgan, a graduate of Hastings High School, has opened his senior season on the Olivet College wrestling team with a 6-2 record. Morgan is wrestling at 184 pounds for the Fighting Comets squad that is currently 19th in NCAA Division III. His 6-2 record includes one win that came on a pin. Olivet (7-1) wrestles in the Scranton (Penn.) Tournament Saturday and the Ohio Northern Tournament Saturday. Dec. 9. Monday Mixers Tracy’s Day Care 34; B & R Testing 31; Freeport Body Shop 29.5; Hastings Bowl 23; Dewey's Body Shop 22.5; T. M. Lassies Winners in the YMCA Women's B League was Ranger Die, Inc. Team membets were (first row, from left to right) Kim Schmidt, Kart Shepler, Julia Power, (second row) Susan Campbell, Jennifer Cusack. Tricia Eldred and Stacey Price. (Photo improvement," Smith said. "Wc need to continue to play with confidence, but not feel good about ourselves. We've got to continue to march because we've got a long schedule ahead." CMU received one vole in the Associated Press Top 25 poll and three votes in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll. Team leaden after three games are David Webber (21.3) and Mike Manciel (12.3) for points, Manciel (6.0) and Webber (5.3) for rebounds and Hopkins' Tim Kisner (13 total) for assists. The Chippewas next home game is Sunday (Dec. 3) at Rose Arena. CMU will battle Illinois State at 3:30 p.m. INVITATION TO BID The Hastings Area School System win be accepting bids for the replacement of approximately 17,500 square feet of flat roofing on the Central Elementary School building Qualified applicators may pick up a bid document at the Hastings Area School System Administration Office, located at 232 W. Grand Street. Hastings. Michigan. Appointments can be made to examine the site when the bid document is picked up. or by calling Mark Rushlord. Supervisor of Maintenance Services, at 616-9456151. Deadline for submitting bids: December 11, 2000. 3:00 p.m. Sealed bids should be sent to: Second place in the B League went to V-Tec. Spikers on that team were Jane VanDenack, Lauren Rugg, Brenda Noteboom, Jean Stavale, Kathie Billmire and Karen Myers. (Photo provided) YMCA continued on page 13 YMCA of Barry County CITY OF HASTINGS Program Director PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Qty Council will be making an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Hastings Board of Review. The term of this appointment will run from January 1,2001. through December 31.2001. with an elec­ tion to be held in November 2001. Applications are available at the Qty Clerk s office Any person residing in the Qty ol Hastings who would like Io be considered for this appointment should submit a resume and/or application to the Qty Clerk's office at 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigsri 49058. or by calling 616 945­ 2468. Evwrril G. Manahum City Clerk Steven Harbison - Director of Operational Senrices Hastings Area School System 232 W. Grand Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 The Hastings Area School System reserves the right to select any bid which serves its best interest and further reserves the nght to reject any and all bids. CHECKING SERVICES MADE TO ORDER! Makeover 4 Portrait Day HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP QUALITY CAR CLEANING The YMCA of Barry County is seeking a high­ ly motivated, organized, sell-starter, who loves sports and wants to make an impact on the fives of Barry County residents. Director would supervise youth and adult leagues. Learn to Swim programs, Barry County's summer playgrounds and an annual corporate marquis event Candidates should have a college degree and demonstrat­ ed experience working and supervising youth sport and adult leagues. Special consideration wfl be given to those with aquatic certifications. YMCA ol Barry County is a non-fsc*ty YMCA that has an excellent reputation in the community. Salary range $21$31,000 and is commensurate with experience. Send resume and three letters of reference to YMCA, P.O. Box 252, Hastings, Ml, by December 15. 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Michigan 945-3437 l Cun Lake Office Receive a 8x10 Portrait at Viewing M X [Hastings 12850 W. M-l79Hwy. 795-7116 or 792-4406 www.nationalbankofhartinip.com �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 30, 2000 Delton’s Christmas Home Tour is Saturday Tim and Kathy Warren’s homo, a 131-year-old Greek Revival, is located at 324 Leinaar Rd. Notice of Mortgage Forectoeurw Sale THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has been rrwte « tw conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey Donald Hauee and Doris Z. House as husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Concord Fundfrig Corporation, A Michigan Corporation. Mortgsgso, datsd September 24, 1997. and recorded on October 6, 1997 in Document No. 1002481. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to The Bank of Now York, As Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as November 1, 1999 among Credl Baaed Aseet Servicing and Securitization LLC. RnantiaJ Asset Securities Corp., Litton Loen Servicing LP and the Bank of New York. C-Bass Mortgage Loan Aaoot Backed Certificates, Sorias 1999-C85 without recourse. Assignee by an assignment dated August 23. 1999, which was recorded on October 17,2000, Document No. 1050642, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof tw sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR AND 85/100 dollars ($141,224.85). totiuding interest at 10.750% per annum. Ad|ustabie rate mortgage. Interest rate may change 4/1 and 10/1 of each year. Ur^ ^poww ofaaie conteinod m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB bo foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premisos, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on December 14, 2000. Said promisos are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described ar The land referred to in this Commitment, situ­ ated in the County of Barry, City of Hastings, State of Michigan, is described as follows: Lot 5 of supervisor Glasgow's Addition to the city, formerly VNage of Hastings, according to toe recorded piat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of plats, page 3. Also that pert of Lot 7 of said Supervisor Glasgow's Addition to the City, for­ merly Wage of Hastings, described as com­ menting on Hanover Street at the Northwest cor­ ner of Lot 7 of said piat, thence East 121.8 feet, thence North 31 foet tor toe piece of beginning, thence North 30 feet to the South line of Lot 5 of plat, thence East along too South line of Lti 5 of said piat 82.5 feet, thence South X fe< thence West 82.5 feet to toe place of beginning. Also toe East 132 foet of Lot 7 of said Supervisor Glasgow’s Addition to the City, formerly Wage of Hastings, except commencing at too Southeast comer of Lot 7 of said plat toonce West 107 foot to toe piaca of beginning, toonce West 25 foot, toonce North 103.7 foot toonce East 25 foot thence South 103.7 feet to too place of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from too date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case toe redemption period shaa be X days from toe date of such sale. Dated: November 2.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-563-1333 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors X1X Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fie *200015815 Ravens (11/X) Dennis and Barb Freeland's home, a brick Victorian, is located at 10420 Norris Rd. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THB FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default haa been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Patricia Maul, of 3513 Bridge Park Road, Hastings. Michigan 49058. to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR­ PORATION. a Michigan Corporation, of 2505 East Paris SE. Suite 200, Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546. dated November 18.1997, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds-for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on November X, 1997, in Document No. 1004388, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $94,964.99, and no proceedings hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby toe power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on December 28,2000, at 1OO p.m., on the slops of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being toe piece for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there wll be offered for sale and sold to too highest bidder, at public eale. for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 10.51 percent par annum, legal ooats, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee, Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation. does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are described in eaid Mortgage as follows, to-wit: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: Beginning at a point 528.58 feet due South and 635.23 foet duo West of too East 1/4 poet of said Section 26: toonce South 15 degrees 49* East 133.31 foot: thence South 65 degrees 10* West 24.45 feet; thence South 66 degrees 47 3CT West 308.47 feet; thence South 68 degrees 32* 30* West 303.91 foot; thence South 79 degrees 14* 30* Wsst 368.55 fest, toonce South 68 degrees 4* 30* West 269.X feet; thence South 71 degrees 54* 30* West 386.15 foot; thence South 71 degrees X* 30* West 518.22 foot: thence North 01 degrees 48* 30* East 309.76 foet; thence North 77 degrees 27 30* East 1X foet to toe Place of Beginning; thence South 01 degrees 48’ 30* West 135 foot; thence North 77 degrees 27 30* East 75 foot; thence North 01 degrees 48* 30* East 135 feet: toonce South 77 degrees 27 30* West 75 foot to the Place of Beginning. Also known as Lot X of an unrecorded Bridge Park Plat. Commenting at the Northeast comer of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 3 North, Range 8 Wed. thence South to the Thomappie River, thence West 2.889 feet, along Thomappie River, toonce North 167 feet, to the Place of uegmnmg. mence Nonn iso reel, mence west 75 feet toonce South 135 foet. thence East 75 foot to toe Piece of Beginning. Parlies of the evcond part to maintain road directly in front o' their tot at al times. This is known as Lot *31. in sec­ ond row. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless toe property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (X) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment, if abandonment occurs after sale. Doted: November 14. 2000 BRANDT RSHER ALWARD & ROY. P.C. BY: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 401 Munson Avenue. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse Qty, Michigan 49696 5817 (231)041-9660 Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgagee (12/21) Bernie and Deb Tobias' vintage farmhouse, 7496 Guernsey Lake Rd. Elizabeth (Betty) O'Leary |______ Carmen L. Ebersole NASHVILLE - Mrs. Carmen L. Ebersole, age 88, of Nashville died Tuesday. Nov. 28. 2000 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Mrs. Ebetsole was bom on Dec. 4, 1911 in Ft Wayne. IN. the daughter of Floyd and Bessie (Tuttle) Thomas. She was raised in Ft. Wayne and attended schools there. She was married to Burton Ebersole on July 5, 1929 in Ft. Wayne, IN and remained married 64 years until his death on Oct. 11, 1993. She was employed at Blue Ribbon Dry Cleaners in Battle Creek as a seamstress for 20 years, and they fanned in Maple Grove for 35 years, retiring to St. Augustine, FL. She enjoyed crafting, knitting, crochet­ ing. cake decorating, sewing and flower gardening. Mrs. Ebersole is survived by daughters, Rosetta Perry of Jacksonville. FL, Bessie (Tint) Smith of Nashville, Betty (Kendal) Wilcox of Nashville; sons. Burton (Marge) Ebersole of Rockford. Richard (Lucille) Ebersole of New Hampshire. James Ebersole of Green Cove Springs, FL; and many grandchildren and great grandchil­ dren She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Bessie (Tuttle) Thomas and her husband. Burton Graveside services were held Wednesday. Nov. 29. 2000 at Wilcox Cemetery, Maple Grove. Burial was al Wilcox Cemetery, Maple Grove Memorial contributions may be made to Maple Valley Scholarship Fund or Putnam Library. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville, Ml. Driver Executive Home for Rent Large 3-bedroom residence close to Hastings. Home has large kitchen and adjoining living room, family room with bar area, 2 full baths and 2-car garage. Send written reply to Box Z, Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 BNS $1,000 Slgn-on Bonus for Exp. Company Teams Start up to 46F Solos 830 Teams 880 Experienced Drivers 1-800-441-4394 Owner Operators 1-877-848-6615 Gradual* Students 1-800-338-6428 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A variety of homes, ranging from a 131year-old Greek Revival to a 102-year-old farmhouse and a new apartment complex, will be open to the public Saturday, Dec. 2 during Delton's second annual Christinas Home Tour. The tour lakes place from 4 to 8 p.m and is sponsored by the United Methodist Women of Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. To compliment the tour, refreshments will be served at the church, located at M­ 43 and Bush Street, from 3 to 6 p.m. Tour tickets are $6 per person or two for $10 and are available at the church office or by calling 623-2954 or 623-8108. (Maps and directions are available at the church during the refreshment time on the day of the tour). Those who would like to attend and don't have a ticket may pay $1.50 at each home. Proceeds will go towards re­ modeling the church kitchen. Featured on the tour are the homes of: ■ Jerry and Shir Fleser, 13998 South Wall Lake Road (M-43). • Dennis and Barb Freeland, 10420 Nor­ ris Rd. - Bernard and Deb Tobias, 7496 Guernsey Lake Rd. . - Tim and Kathy Warren. 324 Leinaar Rd. • Terry and Renee Watt and Gary and Judy Walkinshaw, 7991 N. Rose Rd. • Country view Apartments, specializing in subsidized housing for senior citizens, located on Scribner and Bush streets by the church. FREEPORT - George W Overholt, age in I93l. Feb. 23, 1913 to John W. and Adeline (Bleam) Overholt. He attended Rosenberger School and had fanned on Freeport Ave. in Bowne Township since 1941. George also worked as a carpenter and helped build the General Motors plant in Grand Rapids. He thoroughly enjoyed his family, fish­ ing, and woodworking. All of his children and grandchildren treasure the clocks he made for them. The little children in his family always loved George's continually playful spirit George had been a member of the Church of the Brethren for over 60 years. He was an active and supportive member of his church, and his quiet and committed faith was deeply influential Io his family and friends. George is survived by Marian, his loving wife of 62 years; his children, Connie (Don) Falconer, Imogene Kauffman, Arlan (Michelle) Overholt John Overholt, and Wanda (Tom) Burnell; 23 grandchildren. 41 great grandchildren; his sistero-in-law, Ima Overholt. Elma Miller and Esther Sackitt; his step-sister, Ruth Christophe!; his brothers-in-law. Carl (Elva) Miller, Lester (Mary) Miller, and Phillip Lott; many nieces and nephews; and many other loving family members and friends. George was preceded in death by his par­ ents; his step-mother. Ella Kauffman Overholt; his sister, Lily Emerick; his brother. Homer Overholt; his step-brothers, Paul Kauffman. Niles Kauffman, Glenn Kauffman. Glenn Kauffman, and Norman Kauffman; and his great great grandson Jacob Allen Mutschler. Jr.; sun-in-law, Wayne Kauffman The funeral service was held on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at the Hope Church of the Brethren. Interment was.in Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or the Alzheimets Society. If you cannot attend please sign the fam­ ily's Memory Book at www.webobit.com. Arrangements were made by Koops Clarksville Memorial Chapel. Part-time Laundry Positions Includes weekends and various shifts. Willing to train the right candidate. Vacation and sick benefits are available, as well as dental and/or medical insurance. Wages based on experience. To apply for this position, fill out an application at our facility or contact Marcia Hause at 616-945-2407, ext. 212 Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings. Ml 49058 PEORIA. ARIZONA - Elizabeth (Betty) Mae Wensley O'Leary, age 94, of Feoria, Arizona passed away Nov. 11, 2000. Mrs. O'Leary was bom June 15. 1906 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Mathew and Mary Antis. She was employed by the J-Ad Graphics North Of Hostmai on rtghuray M-43 ' They lived in Philadelphia until 1947, and then moved to Charlotte. Michigan. After her husband^ death in 1953. Elizabeth took up residence at Gun Lake, Michigan. From 1953 until 1967 she was employed by Doctors Finney and Phelps in Hastings, Michigan In 1967 she married Douglas O'Leary of Marshall, Michigan. They split their time between Gun Lake and Marshall until mov­ ing to Sun City, Arizona in 1972. After Mr. O’Leary's death in 1991, Mrs. O'Leary moved to the Forum at Desert Harbor in Peoria, AZ. She was a life member of Eastern Star as welt as a member of the United Church of Sun City in Sun City, AZ and the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, Ml. She is survived by two children, Anne Lindeman of Peoria, AZ ano Jim Wensley of Playa Del Rey, CA, three stepchildren, 20 grandchildren. 32 great grandchildren and eight great, great grandchildren. Memorial services were held on Monday. Nov. 20, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at The Forum with Rev. Luther Abraham presiding. |______ Hugo F. Anderson______ | DELTON - Mr. Hugo F. Anderson, of Delton, passed away Nov. 21, 2000. Mr. Anderson was bom m Hastings, MI on May 10, 1915, the son of Swen and Violet (Turner) Anderson. He was a 1933 graduate of Hastings High School and for 41 years he was a qual­ ity control supervisor at Hastings Manufacturing, retiring in 1974. Mr. Anderson was a very active member of the Faith United Methodist Church of Delton, and enjoyed talking and visiting with friends. On April 8. 1939 he married Blanche Springer and she preceded him in death cm Aug. 13. 1967. On Jan. 28, 1972 he married Princess Morse and she also preceded him in death on March 6, 1994. He is survived by a son. Vince (Suzy) Anderson of Salem. OH; daughters, Georgia (Steve) Gain of Rochester Hills, MI, Patricia (Samir) Homsi of Ft. Myers, FL; step daughters, Mary (Wilbur) Sager of Delton. Lois (Richard) Baylor of Delton, and Cynthia Knotts of Lawton; a sister, Florence Crosby of Portland, MI; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; seven step grandchildren; several step great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at Faith United Methodist Church. Delton on Friday. Nov. 24. Pastor Elmer Faust, offici­ ated Interment was at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions to the Faith United Metho-dist Church Building Fund will be appreciated. Arrangements were by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton \ �Th® Hawing* Banner - Thursday. November X. 2000 - Page 1S County board wants changes in ordinance for accessory buildings by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Should a property owner have the right to build an accessory building, such as a pole-type structure or garage, on less than 20 acres without first having a primary structure, like a house, or plans to build a primary one? That question resulted in a lengthy dis­ cussion at Tuesday's Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting because the cur­ rent county zoning ordinance denies that option without plans to build a primary structure or having a house or farm. Commissioners voted 7-0 to instruct the County Planning A Zoning Department to redraft the ordinance denying construction of an accessory building on less than 20 acres. “...In order to have an accessory use pole buildings, garages, things of this na­ ture - it is proper and required to have some type of principal use approved on the piece of property," County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus told the board. "In the A (agricultural district) and AR (agricultural, rural residential) zoning dis­ tricts, where most of the people want these kind applications, the two principal uses that are authorized by right are either houses or farms. If somebody has a bona fide farm operation, they are absolutely en­ titled to get a farm building," McManus said. "In our ordinance the bona fide farm op eration occurs after 20 acres in size. If somebody has less than 20 acres then they would not be considered a bona fide farm operation and so in that case they would even need more as a residential structure in that case a principal structure would be a residential home. The ZBA (zoning board of appeals) chose to state the policy that is in place in the department is a correct policy based on the writing of the ordinance. They cited several examples, including location within the or­ dinance, where the placement of an acces­ sory structure was determined, the setbacks determined, by the yard which is on the ba­ sis of where the house is located. So in or­ der to truly determine where the pole build­ ing is set, we have to know where the house is going to set...," he said. "If somebody comes into my office and they say on a five acre parcel 'I want to build a pole bam this fall and then get my house started next spring,' we tell them that's fine, what yru need to do is go get your health permits, go get your house plans so that I can approve a principal use, your house, and your accessory use at the same time. That way we know all the in­ formation we need to know. If you choose to obtain a building permit for the acces­ sory use, based on that zoning approval, that's fine, too...basically a zoning permit is good for up to two years. People in good faith do have the opportunity to build pole buildings once they receive their zoning approval. In some cases, unfortunately people are not interested in that time frame so they leave the office being unsatisfied." McManus said Michigan has adopted new legislation under the Right to Farm Act that a bona fide farm is not necessarily determined by acreage. "In other words, somebody could have a bona fide farm on five acres if they can meet certain criteria that the state man­ dates," he said. He said that perhaps the 20 acre local concept is no longer valid because of changes at the state level. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said he brought the issue forward because he can't understand why a bona fide farm is re­ quired because a person with 10 acres, for example, should be able to build a pole building "to store his kids* tricycles or whatever. I don't know why wc require 20 acres, whether it's a bona fide farm or not to me is almost irrelevant.." Bailey said he knew one of the concerns was to keep people from living in a pole bam and never building a house. "...If they want to live in something that's not set to Scot star Ross medals in midwest cross regional Caledonia senior Tim Ross had a sensational run at the Mideast Foot Locker Cross Country Championship last weekend in Kenosha. Wise. Ross finished 13th in a field of 304 runners with a time of 15:28 on a muddy course at the University of Wisconsin Parkside. The meet included state champions from 15 midwestem stales. Ross ran as a member of the Michigan standards according to the health code, you tell them they can't. But if they live in a pole bam that has running water and a bathroom and meets the health code. 1 ques­ tion why they couldn't live in that," he said. Bailey cited 11 acres on Stale Road where lhe owner wanted to build a pole bam to store a tractor, but was told he couldn't. McManus said lhe county's ordinance states that "accessory uses are only allowed "We're not forcing people to buy 20 acres." McManus responded. A residential area would have to have a primary use first or plans to build a house when requesting accessory buildings, too. he said. 'If it (a rule) fils tne majority of the population then 1 think it’s a good rule.* He also said people can ask for a vari­ ance. "The problem with that is they have to spend $200 and if they don't get the vari­ ance. they are still out $200," Bailey said. incidental or as part of or after the primary use." The County's Planning and Zoning policy is an interpretation of that ordi­ nance. "..I think it’s good policy in some ways that there are limits because we Jo run into situations where people have been living in buildings illegally and that provides safety hazards for people and in many cases the people have children that are in unprotected homes." McManus said. "It's a health con­ cern. We had the health department actually take people to court recently for not fol­ lowing through with proper well and septic systems. Wc had a situation arise where somebody took a farm building and made it into a party bam and we had to deal with that," McManus said, noting that are 500 open cases regarding zoning. McManus said he would be willing to draft a more lenient exception to the 20 acre requirement to present to lhe Planning Commission and added that lhe slate's changes may take care of it automatically. "To have a law that says you can't put a utility building on five acres, seven acres or 10 acres, that's ridiculous," Bailey said. "When there's a health issue...I for one def­ initely would be in all kinds of support of protecting, especially children, people who would be living in a building that would be unsafe," he said. Commissioner Robert Wenger said he too has a problem with someone owning acreage for recreational pu:*poses and not being able to construct a building to store a picnic table, tractor, etc. "You've got enough safeguards in this dam planning and zoning to keep the good Lord out of living in a house in this county." Wenger said. Commissioner Sandy James said she tiunks- the restrict ions'should be Mwietied because she thinks a 20 acre requirement is "extreme in the year 2000." "The acreage amount is kind of landowner’s rights." "We're not in any way putting a guide­ line on it or anything, just for you folks to redraft it...," Commissioner Robert Wenger said to Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus. Bailey noted the key roles Planning and Zoning Commission members have in or­ dinance amendments and said that's why "you want people who are going to think somewhat the way you think on issues" when appointments are made to those posi­ tions..." team that look first place honors. Michigan totaled 39 and Indiana was second with 73. The Michigan squad also included Rockford's Dathan Ritzenhein (first overall in 14:35). Novi's Tim Moore (second, 15:08). Saline's Sean Moore (sixth. 15:17). Zeeland's Brian Maat (18th, 15:37) and St. Joseph's Adam Ludwig (19th, 15:38). "No ordinance the Planning Commission passes or requests to be passed can go into affect without your approval." McManus said. "But because this board would like something doesn't mean the Planning Commission has to hear that They could make changes to what you requested. They may come out and say we're not going to hold it (a public hearing) and they would have the right not to." "I would say that the fact the Board of Commissioners wants an ordinance (change), we would hold a public hearing," McManus said. "It may not be the way you want it written. That would be kind of the difference between where your power lies and where their duty lies.' "I don't look at it as power and duty,* Commissioner Sandy James said. I look at is as respect for one another between the two boards and if they ask us to consider something, we do and if we ask them, in lhe past, they have." The next steps to redraft the ordinance may take between six to eight months and involve having McManus write an amend­ ment for consideration by the County Planning and Zoning Commission. If the ^.Commission "decSfes the ainaSifijit'is County commends 911 director for state award YMCA...continued from page 11 Barry County 911 Director Charlie Nystrom (left) receives a plaque of commendation from the Barry County Board of Commissioners, presented by Commissioner Robert Wenger, because Nystrom has been named the state's 911 Director of the Year. The County Board "recognizes the contribution he has made to the well being of Barry County citizens and congratulates him on receiving such a state honor," the board's resolution said. The 911 Board also gave Nystrom a plaque praising his qualities and for receiving the state award. Nystrom said his state award is "a reflection of the county, the County Board, the dispatchers and supervisors and all the county's public safety agencies "who have worked and really earned this award with me." UnIom Christmas CM! MO1ORI (>\( H rot RS wnon HD WINGS OOUM SUCXHAWIS FM<V. LIGHT DM nrvAyrvtNNG DEC. 29 CMDALE AT Finishing third in the B League was Cascade Home Improvement. Team members were (front row, from left to right) Stacy Maurer, Jane Blough, Alice Cruttenden; (back row) Kathy Maurer, Bonnie Wierenga, Kay Acker and Jan Day. (Photo provided) (Ml (6 Hi) 222 1OOO < >R (NOO) 3 73 7 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held November 28, 2000, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applica­ tions from interested citizens to serve on the Substance Abuse Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator's office, 3rd floor of the courthouse, and must be returned by December 8, 2000. The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applica­ tions from interested citizens to serve on the Transit Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator's office, 3rd floor of the courthouse, and must be returned by December 8, 2000. The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens to serve on the Parks & Recreation Commission. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator's office, 3rd floor of the courthouse, and must be returned by December 8, 2000. The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens to serve on the Commission on Aging Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator's office, 3rd floor of the courthouse, and must be returned by December 8, 2000. The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested attorneys to serve on the Building Authority. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator's office, 3rd floor of the courthouse, and must be returned by December 8, 2000. The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applica­ tions from interested citizens to serve on the Mental Health Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator’s office, 3rd floor of the courthouse, and must be returned by December 8, 2000. worthy, it will then set a public hearing date after which it would vote on whether to approve a change. "Once the process works its way through, we could have more than one pub­ lic hearing or more than one draft," Mc­ Manus told the board. The Planning Commission's decision is then Ibrwarded to the County Board's County Development Committee which would than make a recommendation to lhe County Board for approval or denial. The County Board also could send the proponed amendment back to the Planning Commis­ sion for further study or approve or deny it. If the County Board approves the amend­ ment, :t would go to the Michigan De­ partment of Consumers A Industry Ser­ vices for its approval or denial. In other business, the county board: • Approved a map change for some prop­ erty in Baltimore Township's Section 9, designating an area of South M-37 near Brogan Road from a single family residen­ tial district to agricultural, rural residential. The request was made on behalf of Mike Waters who wants to build and operate a kennel. An additional bearing has to be held to approve a special use permit for a kennel. • Approved a revision to the Job Train­ ing and Workforce Development Agree­ ment between Barry, Branch and Calhoun counties. Elaine Furu-Baker, Workforce Development director, told the board that the Michigan Attorney General's office and the Department of Career Development have reviewed the original document and that one of the counties or the Chief Exec­ utive Officer's Board (CEOB) would have to serve as the grant recipient The grant recipient has been the Calhoun Intermediate School District (CISD) which admintstere the grant. The revision, previously ap­ proved by Branch and Calhoun's county boards, designates the CEOB as the grant recipient and the CISD as sub-grant recipi­ ent. The change will allow funds to flow directly to a separate account at the CISD, Funi-Baker said. She also praised the consistant attendance of Commissioners Emmet Hartington and Robert Wenger al the Workforce meetings. • Adopted a cost of increase far county retirees, Jan. 1. • Heard Commissioner Clare Tripp say that the closing between the county and County Humane Society for the new Ani­ mal Shelter was to take place at 2 p.m. Nov. 28. State of MteMgan 9th drain Court Barry County Ciulto.O&®KH Hon. James H. Ficher Courthouse. 220 W. State SI.. Hastings, Ml 49059 618-948-4814 BF Partners. LLC Plaintiff, vs. Eva Reno Lister, deceased; Mary Belle Snyder. Nadine Cobb. Patricia Rop. spouse of Patricia Rop and the unknown heirs, devisees and assignees of any who are d s ceaserl. Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff PhyBs D. Groanawoud (P27369) Law Offices of Phyflia D. Groenewoud P.O. Box 086 East Lansing. Ml 48826-0866 Telephone: (517) 340-3888 ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE To: Eva Reno Uster, Mary BaBe Snyder, Nodine Cobb, end the unknown hobs, devteooc and assignees of any who are At a session of the Court, heid in the courtrooms In Hastings. Barry County. Michigan. on Nov. 16.2000 Present: Hon. James H. Fisher 1 Plaintiff claims ttte to reel estate through a tax deed. The real estate ts located off Lewis Road, Orangeville Township, Michigan, and is described as: Barry County. Michigan, Orangeville Township. Town 2 North Range 10 West Section 29 W 3/4 SW 1/4 NW 1/4 30 AC 2. Eva Reno Lister was granted a life estate In the above real estate in her father’s will. The remainder was left to her chldren on her death. Mary Belie Snyder and Nadine Cobb may have a claim as children of Reva Reno Lister. Additional children of Eva Reno Lister, if any. or others who may daim through her may have a daim to the real estate. The unknown 'lews, devisees and assignees of Mary Bale Swde and/or Nadine Cobb may have a daim if either of them are 3 A copy of the Summons and Complaint may be ottered by contacting PiamtifFs attorney The parties named in paragraph 2 must fee an answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before 30 days after the last publication and posting of thd Order Failure to comply with this Order may result In a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the compiamt filed in this court. 4. A copy of this Order shal be published once each week for three consecutive weeks In a newspaper of general circulation in Barry County, Michigan, and proof of publication shall be fted In this court. 5. A copy of this Order shall be posted at the courthouse for three continuous weeks by a per­ son authorized to do so under MCR 2.103(B) (1). (2). or (3) Such person shal file proof of posting with the Court The first publication and posting shall be made withm 20 days from the date of entry of this Order. Hon James H Fisher (12/14) �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 30. 2000 Police, 911 join state radio network by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Michigan's 800 megahertz, digital ra­ dio network is about to sign on eight Barry County police agencies and 911 Central Dispatch as local officials make plans to "go online." "When we get down by Doster and M­ 89. we can just faintly hear dispatch sometimes." said Prairieville Police Chief Larry Gentry, whose department will be one of the first in the county to obtain the new radios. The Michigan Public Safety Commu­ nications System is a state-of-the-art ra­ dio system that provides the infrastruc­ ture (towers) for an "information high­ way" capable of transmitting voice mes­ sages, images, data or other critical law enforcement information instantaneously between the hundreds of public agencies comprising Michigan's criminal justice system, said Col. Mike Robinson, direc­ tor of the Michigan State Police. 7 FT. CHRISTMAS TREE: regular price - $149.97 ask­ ing $60. Bread maker, used twice, $50. (616)623-2603. EXPERIENCED CENA IS looking to do home care for you or your loved one. Days, nights, & weekends availa­ ble. Can do personal care, meals, companions, & more. Covering all areas of Barry County. Reasonable prices, (517)852-0494 or LM. "This system is the largest being built anywhere in the world." said Robinson in Hastings Monday. "There are some oth­ ers coming online behind us but Michi­ gan is way out ahead on this." "It's just a much better system." said Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer who secured a grant to finance the project lo­ cally. "We did testing in the county and where the old radios could barely get out, the new ones were much better." DeBoer said the county had the option of constructing its own 800 mhz digital system, but opted to join the MPSC sys­ tem instead. "The grant made the money available and they (the state police) did al) the work by building the towers so lhe infras­ tructure is already there." said DeBoer. "In Allegan County, they decided to build their own system and they're spend­ ing $3 million. We're spending far less." The Law Enforcement Block Grant of $192,624 is the third installment of a SIBERIAN HUSKY PUP­ PIES, AKC champion blood­ line, all males, $400 each, bom 11/18/00, call now to get your pick of litter, (616)623-3409. I m Ki ill LARGE ONE BEDROOM apartment. Renovated 2nd oor. 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Priority con­ sideration will be given to applicants who meet the fol­ lowing requirements: 2yrs business experience in cus­ tomer service with some sales exposure, proven abili­ ty to identify problems/ pro­ vide solutions, strong written/verbal communication skills, excellent organization­ al and time management skills. Competitive wage and benefit package. Com­ puter experience required, some post secondary educa­ tion recommended Industri­ al knowledge a ?lu». Please send resume and wage re­ quirements to: Ad .‘*114 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188, Hastings Mi. 49058. I Z love today. ' BLACK 1998 GRAND Am GT: 1 owner, excellent con­ dition inside 4c out. Power everything, sunroof 4c CD player. Grey interior, 86,000 miles, $9,795. (616)891-7874 PRINTING PRESSMAN: EXPERIENCED Sheetfed operator needed for 40” Hei­ delberg 5 color perfector with Aqueous Coater. Sec­ ond shift position. Full time with excellent benefits. 39 year old Lansing company with steady growth. Call Personnel Director @ Mill­ brook Printing Company, 1­ 800-992-9653, ext. 1206 or send resume’ to: P.O. Box 70133, Lansing, Ml 48907­ 0133. VENDING COMPANY IN need of route drivers. To $1923/Hr. (Cube Van) Local route! Training provided, lots of hours! 616-949-2424 Jobline. THE FAMILY OF RUTH COO LEV would like to thank Doctors Wildem, Parker and Brown, also the nurses on second floor for her care while at Pennock Hospital. Thanks also to Wren Funeral Home and Reverend Michael An­ ton. Thanks to the relatives, friends and neighbors for their support, cards, flowers, food ana donations. Thanks also to the Hastings Moose Lodge for the nice luncheon. Everyone's thoughtfulness was greatly Lawrence 1983 SKYLINE MOBILE home, 14x60, 2BD, 1 bath with walk-out deck, shed, stove, refrigerator 4t dish­ washer. Asking $5000. (616)374-8403. ABANDONED REPO- Bank need someone to assume payments on huge 3 bed­ room home. Will move if necessary. 1-800-672-9604. ABANDONED REPO: BANK needs someone to as­ sume, will move if necessa­ ry. Call Delta Homes, 1-800­ 968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968­ 7376. FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repos­ sessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800­ 672-9604. REPO: MUST SELL Will look at any offer, 3 bedroom^ bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800-672-9604. STUMP GRINDING: BEST rate around. Fully insured. Call (616)765-3450._________ CUSTOM SEWING- AL­ TERATION to zippers. Call 945-9712 for appointment. GUITAR/BASS LESSONS AND minor instrument re­ pair. For appt, call (616)962­ 2131 HANDYMAN SERVICES RESPONSIBLE: 'LOW RATES.' HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODEL­ ING PROJECTS!! CALL (616)948-4093. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. {Joe Mix Piano Service.| Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE; Tkw acaipvtr will "« Kcrfrt My n>< trus in f for rul num wfort u ia TiofoOM of the Ox rtxdrn irt here­ by tafomrd tfe> all durellxp mJ.trtjxd is dHt arvipipu yoa m rmI apyanaairy fraan To report dumrrixunoa call *« Fm Crmcr ■ frlfr-4512W0 Tte HUD toil-free trieptom Mapfre for Ac hcanaf aapantd u I-KO 917 9275 four-year technology grant to Barry County from the office of Drug Control Policy, which DeBoer will dedicate completely to the radio upgrade, he said. The Michigan Department of Man­ agement and Budget recently passed a decrease in the user fees from $250 per radio and $300 per year to $25 per radio and $200 per year, Lt. Don Arbic of the Michigan Slate Police Communications Division said. Local law enforcement will receive 21 mobile car radios, 35 portable (hand held) radios. II vehicle adapters which will make it possible to use a hand held as a mobile radio and one control station each for lhe sheriffs office and the Hast­ ings City Police. Four control stations will be installed and some console modifications will be required in the 911 center. Because local fire and ambulance agencies will not be included in the ra­ dio upgrade and because lhe network can not be used to page (tv'e) those depart­ ments, dispatchers will continue to use the current equipment too,. DeBoer said. Additional funds for the radios will be provided by Barry County Central Dis­ patch, DeBoer said, though he did not know how much. "We've been saving money at Central because we knew we’d want to go with a different system," he said. "The one we have now is becoming antiquated be­ cause each agency has its own frequency and it's becoming very crowded. So we're adding that to the grant." After training and installation is com­ pleted in late January, interference radio traffic will be non-existent because only one user at a time will be able to trans­ mit. Users will be assigned to one of 16,000 "talk groups" in lhe network. Local users can communicate in the local talk group but will have the option of switching to regional or other talk groups as needed. They can event talk to other users in a Tony Millsap, 33. of Dowling, was arraigned on a charge ofprobation violation Nov. 16 for allegedly failing to report to his probation officer, failing to attend treat­ ment. possessing and consuming cocaine and failing to maintain his employment. The probation officer requested that MiHsap be held-without bond because if convicted, the violation would be his third since being convicted of taking meat from the Delton Felpausch last year while working for a cleaning crew. Millsap claimed he had problems complying with the terms of probation because he suffered a cardiac arrest on Oct. 20 and was in the hospital. He asked for a persond recognizance bond. "I don't even know why Pm here," said Millsap. "It's about you continuing to use co­ caine." said Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher. Millsap denied knowledge of a "dirty urine" sample and said he has a heart condition. "I bet you do because a lot of people die of heart problems because of cocaine," said Fisher. "There are many instances of people dying of heart problems at a young age because of cocaine." Millsap is being held on $1,000 bond and was scheduled for a probation violation hearing Nov. 30. Frank Hillary was appointed to represent Millsap at the hearing. In other recent court business: • Josh Mayhew, 19, of Hastings, is charged with stealing a firearm, disposing of lhe stolen firearm, receiving and concealing a stolen safe and the cash inside, larceny in a building by stealing cash, a safe and guns, being a felon in the possession of a firearm and being a habitual offender. Mayhew, convicted on May 17, 1999, of larceny in a building, is also charged with probation violation. A pretrial hearing is scheduled for Nov. 30 in Barry County Circuit Court. LEGAL NOTICE! Start* of Michigan Probate Court Barry County Circuit Court - Family Division PUBLICATION OF NOTICE File No. 2000-23007-NC in the matter of HAROLD THORNE WIGENT. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS mdudrg whose address(es) are unknown and whose mtefcs; m the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday. Dec. 21.2000 at 11:00 am. r the Family Division Courtroom. 220 W Court St.. Sle 302. Hastings. Ml before the Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Harold Thorne Wigent to Harold Thome Lee. This change of name is not sought for fraudu­ lent intent. November 28. 2000 Harold Thome Wigent 100 Coats Grove Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 616-945-5509 statewide talk group. And, each radio transmits a code iden­ tifying the user when the radio is used. "You're going to have capabilities that far exceed anything you have today," a representative from Motorola told De­ Boer and police chiefs from Hastings, Woodland, Freeport, Nashville, Prairieville and Barry Township attend­ ing an implementation meeting Tuesday. The Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police, however, has been using 800 mhz radios and portables for about one year as a backup system and for use when communicating with other officers in their department and their district. The State Police have also continued to use the older, analog radios to com­ municate with other local police agen­ cies, 911 and emergency services not yet online. What it means to the public is the be­ ginning of the end of "scanner land," said DeBoer. "The technology is there to scan this but it's quite expensive," said DeBoer, noting that one Lansing television station is paying Motorola $6,000 to monitor just one 800 megahertz digital fire channel. Robinson not only heads the Michigan Stale Police which oversees the network but he is also a member of the Public Safety Wireless Network Executive Committee, a federal advisory commit­ tee trying to "get better interoperability between law enforcement and public safety agencies across the country," he said. "Michigan is an example to other states." said Robinson. "It's important to have police officers. EMS personnel and fire personnel and when you have a major disaster like they had in Oklahoma City, unfortunately, we had police officers who couldn't talk with one another." Robinson commended Barry County's efforts to join the network. “Barry County has agreed to come on the system and I think that's a very, very positive move," he said. "We should have the ability to communicate with one another between agencies and do that in a fashion that improves our col­ lective efforts." Thanksgiving day fire kills dog, cat HASTINGS - A Thanksgiving day fire caused about $40,000 damage to a Colfax Street home while the occupants were away, according to the Hastings Fire Department. Firefighters said lhe fire appeared to have started in the bathroom, though tbe exact source has not been pinpointed. "It destroyed the bathroom and they lost a dog and a cat," said firefighter Bruce Coenen. Thomappie Township Emergency Services assisted the Hastings Fire Department in dousing the flames after 911 was called by a Colfax Street neighbor. The insured home was not declared a total loss, Coenen said. Damage to lhe home was estimated at around $25,000 while damage to lhe contents was estimated at $15,000. Traffic stop leads to drug arrest ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A late-night traffic stop for improper lane usage on Thanksgiving Day led to tbe arrest of the 34-year-old driver on suspicion of methamphetamine trafficking, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. "He appeared to be under the influence of something, though there was no odor of intoxicants," troopers reported. After initially arresting the Shelbyville man for driving on Marsh Road near Keller Road without a license, troopers searching the vehicle found baggies containing methamphetamine residue rolled up inside a large amount of money. Police also found methamphetamine in several vials, in the man's wallet and in his pockets, along with marijuana, nitrous oxide cartridges and paraphernalia that might indicate be was producing methamphetamine, troopers reported. The man claimed he had just purchased tbe car from another Orangeville area resident and that he did not know the drugs were in the vehicle. Teen may face false police report charge MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP - A 17-year-old Maple Grove Township boy who was apparently angry that his mother and step-father took his compact disks away may be arrested for filing a false police report, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police. Trooper Scott Sharrar said the boy allegedly called police Saturday to report that his step-father was in the possession of acid then planted paper blotters in the man's belongings. Sharrar went to the home and found the paper but was told by the victim that die paper possibly belonged to tbe boy instead. The boy admitted to planting the blotters but claimed it was only paper soaked in bleach, Sharrar said. A search of tbe boy's room turned up an amount of mariju-na, Sharrar said. Charges are pending at the Barry County Prosecutor's Office and the paper has been sent to a police laboratory for testing. 'Big ticket' construction tools taken YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Two, high-priced pieces of construction equipment were taken from a tool trailer in Yankee Springs Township on or about Nov. 15. Trooper Scott Sharrar said. The perpetrators apparently broke the lock to gain entry to the trailer, though only two items, worth about $2,000. were taken. Police have no suspects and lhe incident remains under investigation. Hastings man arrested for assault try HASTINGS - Police responding to a report of a domestic assault in the 300 block of South Jefferson Street Nov. 21 arrested a 19-year-old Hastings man instead for attempting to assault a police officer. When officers arrived at the scene, the suspect had fled. "Officers stayed and spoke with the victim and while they were interviewing her, the victim suffered a medical problem unrelated to the assault and (the officers) ended up assisting EMS who took her to the hospital," said Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. . After officers left the residence, they received information that the male subject was at the Hastings skate park. As one officer responded to the scene, he found the subject struggling with an acquaintance who told the officer the man had taken some type of pills. "The officer told the acquaintance to let go and when he confronted the subject he (the suspect) attempted to strike the officer," Leedy said. The subject was arrested and taken to Pennock Hospital for treatment for a suspected overdose before being lodged in the Barry County Jail. The man's name is being withheld pending arraignment on the charge. Shoplifters get away with merchandise HASTINGS - Three juveniles who allegedly fled the Hastings Fashion Bug clothing store with $40 in shoplifted merchandise Nov. 21 have been identified by police, Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said Tuesday. Police were able to locate one of the suspects at his home in Nashville after a witness gave a license plate number to authorities. "One subject did return the property to the store," Leedy said. Dog killer could face charges PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A man who allegedly shot two beagles to death for chasing a deer across his Crum Road property could be sentenced to a four-year prison term, according to the Prairieville Police Chief Larry Gentry. Gentry has requested that the Barry County Prosecutor's Office authorize a felony charge of malicious killing or injuring of dogs, he said Tuesday. Gentry said the dogs were not chasing livestock at the time they entered the 02/7) suspect's property. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 30. 2000 - Page 15 Juvenile crime escalating, state police director says efforts to recruit new troopers have re­ sulted in the elimination of the residency restriction that eliminated many inter­ ested candidates in the past. "We did require people to have a year's residence in the slate before they could apply for membership in the de­ partment," he said. "Wc found that was limiting us, especially in the area of mil­ itary personnel who were legally in the military. Frankly they make good police officers, so we've relaxed that standard." As a result, the state police recruit school will graduate 145 troops just after the first of the year which he said "is a rather large school for us." When fully staffed, the Hastings post has 18 troopers. With recent retirements, transfers and resignations, the depart­ ment is down to 13. Commander Krusinga plans to obtain two additional troopers in December and he is hoping to gain two more in January, he said. LEGAL NOTICES Notice OF Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Michigan State Police Director, Col. Michael Robinson, second from left, talks with Hastings troopers Scott Sharrar, let, and Aaron Steensma, right, while Com­ mander Greg Krusinga looks on during Robinson's visit to Hastings Monday. by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer While the Michigan crime rate is at its lowest in 30 years, an increase in juve­ nile crime is an emerging trend, Michi­ gan State Police Director, Col. Michael Robinson said Monday. "The perpetrators are becoming younger and younger and they are en­ gaged in often times more brutal and senseless crimes," said Robinson while making a brief visit to the Hastings State Police Post, headed by Lt. Greg Krusinga. "We need to deal with that in the years ahead." Robinson said his department is not only working with the Michigan Depart­ ment of Community Health and the Fam­ ily Independence Agency to study the is­ sue, but is working on education and prevention techniques to confront the problem of juvenile crime. "The State Police works very closely with those departments especially in lhe area of juvenile crime and what to do with juveniles, how to build families and build respect amongst one another at a younger age," he said. Robinson's visit to Hastings was part of a day long tour of west Michigan posts, which included stops in Wayland, Grand Haven and at the Ottawa County Sherif­ fs Department whpre a Police drug . interdiction unit is based. , . .1 . The Hastings post was described by Robinson as "unique" from other posts because "our officers arc involved in more criminal investigative work than they are traffic work,'’ he said. "And that just suggests, frankly, that you don’t have the serious traffic problems that other ar­ eas do. That gives us the time to work on other criminal investigations that wc otherwise might not have an opportunity to do. ' Robinson pointed out that a close working relationship between the Hast­ ings post and other local law enforce­ ment agencies is exceptional. "Here in Barry County, they're some of the best working relationships anywhere in the state," he said. "It’s important for us to find solutions to community prob­ lems. working with the community as a whole to identify what those might be in a given area and to put some of our re­ sources into those efforts." The fact that Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer is a former Michigan State Police trooper and post commander has helped foster that relationship, Robinson said. "We have an excellent, excellent working relationship with that agency." Robinson said. "He's very involved in our efforts in the state to coordinate criminal justice information better. He’s been a very strong advocate of that, he's been an advocate of the 800 megahertz sys­ tem so we’re really pleased with that. They are setting the trend and they are an example for other counties in the state." Aside from the problem of juvenile crime. Robinson said his department is also trying to address public concerns about racial profiling and use of lethal force. "I was in Detroit talking about racial profiling and on a break, a woman ap­ proached me and said Tvc seen one of your cars in my neighborhood. Why are they always in my neighborhood? I’ll bet they don’t patrol your neighborhood like that.’" Robinson said. "I said ’no. but I wish they would.' Why is it that police presence can cause fear? It tells me we have a lot to do to overcome that percep­ tion." He said he is in favor of turning back the clock on community policing, ex­ plaining thf.t the automobile and air con­ ditioning in those cars have taken offi­ cers off of the streets and separated them from the citizens. "Why in certain urban areas do we have poorer relationships between the police and the community than we've had in 20 years?" Robinson said. "It's how you treat people. Wc put officers there, but wc don't change outcomes. We're trying to get back to outcome based impact." As an example, Robinson pointed out that a cry for help from the City of Ben­ ton Harbor resulted in the assignment of troopers who walked the streets and talked with citizens and merchants. "The city was in shambles," said Robinson. "There were 11 homicides there in one, 10-day period. Wc put 50 troopers there to clean up the streets. " He said that although the Michigan State Police is a predominately white male organization, citizens were happy to see them in their Benton Harbor neighborhoods. "I was there recently and I had people coming onto their porches to tell me how happy they were that they have troopers and that the troopers took it upon them­ selves to stop and talk to people in the community," he said. "Before, people were afraid to step onto their porches." Another issue on his mind is what he called a need for a national commission to study the criminal justice system to determine how people are being sen­ tenced and who is on death row. He added that 911 Central Dispatch has been positive for law enforcement, but also negative. "It helps get police resources to the scene and on the other hand, there is no sergeant on desk to decide if you really need law enforcement," Robinson said. "Therefore,Jhc, police officer; are run-, nmg from call to call and taking a'Teport but not interacting with you the way you'd expect." Robinson was quick to add, however, that "it's not so bad here in Barry County where you’ve got one of the oetter sys­ tems because of cooperation, but when you consider those big dispatch systems, all the dispatcher wants to do is get that call off their desk." Among the newest developments in the department is more use of DNA test­ ing, DNA profiling and fingerprint identi­ fication, Robinson said. "Wc are in the process of adding live scan devices to many lockups and its one of our strategic priorities to ensure we have that capability in every lock up in the state. That will help us identify people much faster than we do at the present time," Robinson said. "And, again, of the things we will be asking for where DNA is concerned is to increase lhe number of crimes to which we can take samples or profile those individuals and put them in a database and identify those criminals much faster and save us a tremendous amount of investigative work." As a member of the Public Safety Wireless Network Executive Committee and chairman of the Global Criminal Jus­ tice Information Network Advisory Committee for the United State Justice Department, Robinson is working to use technology to more efficiently fight c .me. "I do believe that the future of law en­ forcement here and in the country is to­ ward a greater use and reliance on tech­ nology than what we have engaged in in the past," he said. "While it’s important for us to have enough officers to do our work, hiring more officers without giving them the tools they need in a modem in­ formation age to do their job'is the wrong path to take so we've concentrated on the use of technology in this state. I think you're going to see that at the federal level with the next administration. It will save you the human resources." Along those lines, Robinson added that MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gerry E. Hathaway, single man (original mortgagors) to MCA Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated October 18. 1995. and recorded on October 24. 1995 in Uber 643. on Page 372, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Mortgage Company­ West. F/K/A Mellon Mortgage Company. Assignee by an assignment dated December 19. 1995. which was recorded on February 23.1996. in Liber 652. on Page 693.Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 78/100 dollars ($35,170 78). including merest at 8 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastrgs. Ml at 1:00 p m . on January 11.2001. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6 of Block 6 of Samuel Roush s Addition to the Village of Freeport, accordrig to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats. Page 23. The redemption period shall be 6 month (s) from the date of such sale, unless determned abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 30. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 46025 Fio #200025588 (12/28) Stallions NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS O* BARR’/COUNTY Notice ts hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear- LOCATION: At 11840 Sprague Rd. on the West side between S. Shore Dr. and S. M-43 Hwy. in Sec. 7. Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a dog kennel CASE NUMBER SP-33-2000 - Larry Lantis, (applicant). LOCATION: At 8380 Hayward Rd. on the North side between Norris and Miller Rds. in Sec. 26. Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a dog kennel. CASE NUMBER SP-34-2000 - Brian L. Choeeeman, (applicant); Harold W. LOCATION: At 5180 Bird Rd. on the Northwest comer of Worgess and Bird Rds. in Sec. 11, Baltimore Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for temporary immediate family supplemental housing for son. daughter-in-law and 3 children to take care of health impaired parents. CASE Benner, NUMBER SP-35-2000 - Shawn (applicant*' Kryn 8 Catherine LOCATION: At 5001 E M-79 Hwy. on the North side between Morgan and Barryviile Rds. in Sec. 31. Castleton Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a permanent sawmill operation in an existing building. MEETING DATE: December 11,2000. TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Law Building at 220 West Court Street. Hastings, Michigan. Site inspection of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning commis­ sion members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal eitner verbally or m writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below Of faxed to (616) 948 4820 The special use applications are available for public inspection at the Bany County Planning Office. 220 West State Street in Hastings, Ml 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Plannng Office at (616) 948-4830 for fur­ ther information The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary ads and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, the County Administrator at 220 West State Street. Hastings. Mi 49058. (616) 946-4891 Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk (11/30) FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by BRYCE D. BECKETT, a marned man and CHARLA D. BECKETT, a marned woman, husband and wife to Concord Funding Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 1, 1997. and recorded on July 10. 1997 in Uber 701. on page 442 Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee by mesne assignments to STERLING BANK AND TRUST, FSB by an assignment dated March 11. 1999. and recorded on March 16. 1999, as document #1038075, Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe date *:ereof toe sum of THIRTY EIGHT THOUSANC TWO HUNDRED FORTY SIX AND 90/100 Dollars ($38.246 90). including interest at 11 990% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained in saxl mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage wit be foreclosed by a sale of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1XX) p.m. on January 4. 2001. Said premises are situated in toe Township of Thomappie, Barry County. Michigan, and are desorbed as: Lot 1 near Lane Estates Plat #1. according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded In Uber 6 of Plats, Page 7. A.P.N. 08-014-140402-00 The redemption period shall be six months from toe date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which ca»r the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 7.200C STERUNG BANK AND TRUST. FSB Assignee of Mortgagee DAVID J. BENNETT THAV, GROSS. STEINWAY & BENNETT 30150 Telegraph #444 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Attorneys (248)645-1700 (12/14) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Raymond C. Eldred a single man (original mort­ gagors) to Capstone Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated September 28. 1998, and recorded on October 2.1998 in Liber Document No. 1018846 Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company of California NA, as Custodian or Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated October 2,1998, which was recorded on July 22, 1999, in L«ber Document No. 1032841, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT AND 02/100 dollars ($48,488 02) including interest at 12 950% per annum. Adjustable rate mortgage. Interest rate may change 10/1 and 4/1 of each year. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in suet case made and provided, notice :s hereby given hat said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sals of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on December 21. 2000. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the East 1/4 comer of Section 28, thence South 319.15 feet, thence West 5621 feet for begxmtng. thence South 285 feet, thence West 1920 feet thence North 285 feet, thence East 1920 feet to toe point of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 monto(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: November 9, 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200023833 Cougars (12/7) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WKX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED * . FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David E. Pierce and Brenda L. Pierce, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Md American National Bank & Trust Co.. Mortgagee dated February 12, 1996. and recorded on February 16.1996 in Uber 651. on Page 951, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Second National Bank f/k/a Trumbull Savings and Loan Company, Assignee by an assignment dated July 1, 1996, which was recorded on October 17. 1996. in Uber 675. on Page 753, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of EIGHTY-SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AND 73/100 dollais ($87,955.73). including interest at 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, at pubHc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1XX) p.m., on January 11, 2001. Said premises are situated r TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 20. 21 and an undivided 1/4 interest in Lot 29, Streeters Resort, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats, page 37. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month (s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 23, 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593-1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200011894 Dolphm (12/21) HASTINGS 4 MORTGAGE INMMMBMMaR in the conditions 6t amortgage rWde’Sy Richard L Hamilton Jr., an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to AAA Mortgage and Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 24, 1996. and recorded on July 29. 1996 in Uber 667, on Page 827, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., Assignee by an assignment dated July 24, 1996. which was recorded on December 30.1996. in Uber 681. on Page 939. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the dale here­ of toe sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND 14/100 dotars ($63. 256.14), including interest al 9.500% per annum. Under the power uf sale contained in said mortgage and toe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wfl be foreclosed by a safe of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1XX) p.m., on December 14, 2000. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and m The South 4 Rods of toe North 1/2 of Lot 5. Block 1 of the Village of Woodland, according to toe recorded Plat thereof, in Uber 1 ol Plats, on Page 21. The redemption period shall be 6 month (s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from toe date of such sale. Dated: November 2.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #97053412 Mustangs (11/30) Invitations Resutnes/Cover Letters Baby Announcements Christmas Cards/Letters Custom Stationery Products Contact Judy: 616-471-5599 tvdGmeLnet CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW More Greet Look what you can do on our web site1 Request policy changes Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. • Initiate a toss report Chech clam status • Subscribe to free e-neersietters Larry Neil, CLU, CHFC Hartinp. Ml 49058 Phone: 945-3443 Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of the City of Hastings will convene on December 12, 2000. at 9:00 AM. The board will meet in the Second Floor Conference Room, City Hall, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, for the purpose of review­ ing and correcting clerical errors and mutual mistake of fact. Eligible taxpayers who have not filed their homestead affidavit may do so at this time. Taxpayers wishing to appear in person, please telephone 945­ 2468 for an appointment. Everil Manahum, City Cleric �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 30. 2000 Charlotte Walter Donaid Walter James H. Rogers CRASH... NAPPANEE, IN - James H. Rogers. 60, of Nappanee, IN passed away at his resi­ dence on Nov. 29, 2000. He had been ill since July 2000. James was bom in Portland, MI on March 28, 1940, the son of Carl and Ellajean (Cramer) Rogers. He moved to Nappanee in 1995 from Goshen, IN. He graduated from Grand Ledge High School, Grand Ledge, Ml. He had worked at Meijer in Goshen. James was a member of the Breckenridge Friday Night Bowling League and an avid hunter and camper. He is survived by his wife, Sandra continued from page 1 Funeral arrangements for the Walters are pending at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home in Battle Creek. The couple were co-owners of Orbit Enterprises and AAA Enterprise, both construction companies in Battle Creek. They were also the owners of Walters Adult Foster Care Homes located in three Battle Creek locations. They are survived by three children, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. A Battle Creek couple died instantly when their vehicle crossed the centerline on North M-37 in Thomappie Township Monday. Our Christmas Gift to You... Drive a New Oldsmobile FREE* for a year! APR GMAC financing up to 60 months* & no payments until January 2001 quaHAod buyers Dreisbach Cares... Community by Community , During the month of November, we wffl donate $100 to Barry County UnNod Way lor every new or used vohido sold . ■ Dreisbach Enc frwstxxfi Prodert 328 North Michigan Aminl* Mon&WM<rM8 Don Gantry. Sates Mgr Dave Wattey Business Mgr Chns Silverman. Sates Pontiac Oldsmobile CMC Truck Hastings Michigan 49058 Call (616) 948-8000 Today "Mter Exceeding Your Expectations is a Family Tradition." or toll free 1-888-494-5539 Tim. Thu 4 Fh until 6 SaArto/ unit 2 Tony Larson. Sates Bdi Farkas. Sates PatnckCamptM Sates Mon4W«J8-7 Tua Thu li Fn 8-5 Be Ready for Bld Man SHOP DREISBACH! - Where Exceeding Your Expectations is a Family Tradition." 2000 USED PONTIAC GRAND AM 98 CHEVY A BMC EXTENDED CAB 4X4*S 3800 V-6. CLOTH MTER10R. FULLY LOADED I •7 JEEP WRANGLER •7 OLDS CUTLASS SUPREME SL 4X4 LOCAL TRADE FULLY LOADED. LOW MILES s249 «>. »S12,995 BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY, CD. AUTOMAX. AJR. 2 DOOR OR 4 DOOR YOUR CHOKE. . ■ *13,995 •7 MIC BORA 1800 4X4 ONE OWNER. P DRhERS SEAT CD . CASS . HILLY LOADS). LOWWLES I s249 98 OLDS BBLS 94 GMC 1800 4X4 3800 V-6. POWER STEERING. POWER WW00WS4.0CXS 350. LOADED, LOW MMES. EXCELLENT CONOfDON &Jl 2,995 99 CADILLAC DE VILLE ■ S12,995 98 CHEVY TAHOE LT LEATHER. FULLY LOADED s17,995 99 CHEVY CAVALIER M PONTIAC GRAND AM AUTO. AMI CASS. ONE OWNER. BAL OF WARRANTY V-6. AUTO. AR. CRUSE. CD $259 —. ■ s209 ALL OF OUR PRE-OWNED VEHICLES ARE DREISBACH CERTIFIED BY GM MASTER TECHNICIANS! 99 0LDSALER0 AUTO. Ml C.D. POWER LOCKS (Chokey) Rogers. whom he married on Nov. 13, 1997 m Goshen; sons: Kevin (Pam) Rogers of Mason. Jeff (Dawn) Rogers of Delton and Jimmy (Missy) Rogers of Goshen, IN; a step son, Dustin Buchanan uf Nappanee, IN; six grandchil­ dren; his mother, Ellajean Rogers of Mulliken; a brother. John Rogers of h'ulliken; and a sister. Mrs. Lloyd (Judy) Reed of Grand Ledge. He was preceded in death by his father. Carl Rogers. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home. Nappanee, IN. Interment will be at Union Center Cemetery. Pastor Ron Lewellen, a family friend, of Paw, Paw, MI will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the James H. Rogers Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by ThompsonLengacher & Yoder Funeral Home of Nappanee, IN. WinterFest will be Feb. 3 There are some new events and some familiar activities being planned for this year's Gun Lake WinterFest, sponsored by lhe Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce. Most events are scheduled for lhe area in and around the Allegan County Park. Broomball returns, as does the Chili Cook-Off at O’Neil's and the ever-invigo­ rating Polar Bear Dip. New this year is a Bed Race on Ice and Ice Age Bingo for adults and children. The chamber encourages its members to sponsor events al WinterFest Banners will display the name of the sponsoring business at all events. Sweatshirts and raffle tickets are available at area businesses. Volunteers are needed to help make this year's Win­ terFest a success. Anyone who would like to assist the chamber should call (616) 792-4396 to volunteer or for more information. Chili Cook-off information is available at O'Neil's. This event benefits the Barry County Commission on Aging. Call 795-3600 for more information. 'Holiday Trail' newest addition to celebration The "Holiday Trail" is the newest addi­ tion to the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce's holiday celebration. Beginning at the chamber office at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, children can pick up the map for the "trail." Then Joe Booher, school liaison officer, will lead them, along with costumed characters, such as Pooh, Tigger and the Elves, to various businesses downtown to receive small treats. The trail will end at the Hastings Public Library at 5:45 p.m. Businesses participating in the first annual Holiday Trail will be Great Lakes Mortgage and Investment, Secondhand Corners, Hodges Jewelry. WBCH radio. King's Electronics and Appliances, Bosley's Pharmacy, Dreisbach Motors and the Hastings Public Library. Chairwoman Laura Pierson of Great Lakes Mortgage and Investment says the trail is ready for all the children in the county. They are invited to a fun hour of celebration and then urged stay to help with the lighting of the Christmas trees on the courthouse lawn later that day. Still time to enter holiday lighting contest Judges from the Thomappie Arts Coun­ cil will be soon be traveling throughout Barry County to determine winners of the residential and business decorating competi­ tion. sponsored by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. The theme this year is "Of Christmas Past - Barry County Rejoicing Together." Applications and guidelines for the con­ test may be obtained at the Chamber office in Hastings or by calling 616-945-2454. The deadline to enter is Dec. I. Color Film PROCESSING (Same Day Service) 95 SUBURBAN 4X4 350 LOADED. DUAL AMI & HEAT. SUPER CLEAN 2000 BUICK CENTURY i..$16,995 EXCLUDE I00K* VEHICLES Payments zero down best term & rate just odd tax & plates •7 DODGE 1500 4X4 SPORT PK8. V-8. LOADED) J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on M-43 Printing • Copies � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-12-07.pdf 84a76219ae3f5a02bb365e2ed4a2245d PDF Text Text Local urologist offers prescription Prep hoops have tipoffs Hastings has holiday events See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 14 See Stories on Pages 15 and 17 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 KM*** Hastings BANNEff THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2000 VOLUME 147, NO. 49 PRICE 50* Monthly rate increase approved News Briefs: The next Legislative Coffee pro­ gram will be held at I a.m. Monday, Dec. 11. at the County Seat Restau­ rant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear are Slate Senator Joanne Emmons; Stale Rep­ resentative Ten? Geiger. Rick Truer, representing Third District Con­ gressman V-rrn Ehlers; and Greg Moore, representing Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns constituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken ai the end of the session to give legislators feedback on the diacnwed. , The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. Chairman loses sewer authority seat by Mary McDonough Staff Writer A long-running controversy over the operation of the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System has resulted in the removal of the chairman of the sewer system's governing board. At a special meeting Nov. 29. the Prairicvilie Township Board changed its original intention to re-appoint board trustee Lloyd Goyings to the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Waler Authority and appointed newly elected Prairieville Supervisor Mark Doster to the position instead. Also at a special meeting of the sewer authority Nov. 20, a $1.50 per unit rate increase of the current $17 monthly op­ erating and maintenance fee was ap­ proved. Goyings has served on the sewer au­ thority for the past eight years, during which time the sewer system has come under Tire for not meeting state pollution control standards. Sewage wasn't staying warm enough to allow bacteria to break down the sewage properly, and the sewer authority has had to take several mea­ sures to try and remedy the situation, in­ cluding installing additional equipment The 14th annual Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance and Hope will be held at 7 pm. Saturday, Dec. 9, on the west steps of the Barry County Courthouse. Anyone is welcome to lake pan in the ceremony, but those who plan to attend are urged to dress warmly be­ cause the vigil will take place out­ doors. Candles will be lit in memory of loved ones killeo and in honor of those who have survived skohol-relatad crashes. The vigil is sponsored annually by the Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drank Driving (MADD). For more information, call 765­ 3322 or 948-3388. Because of the approaching holi­ day season, two Hastings city governroent-related meetings have been rescheduled this month. The Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) meeting originally planned for Dec. 20 has been rescheduled to 8 a.m. Wednesday. Dec. 13, on the second floor of City Hall. The Downtown Development Au­ thority (DDA) meeting originally set for Dec. 21 has been rescheduled to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, on the second floor at City Hall. Bernard society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Dec. 11, at the Delton Kellogg Middle School Library in Dellcn. The public is invited. "We're going to have an evening of fun, sharing memories and singing Christmas songs." said Margery Mar­ tin of the Historical Society. Those who attend are asked to bring a $3 gift to exchange. (Additional) News Briefs (appear on page 2) the sewer were as important as how they felt people were being treated." Doster, who just look office Nov. 20 af­ ter being elected supervisor Nov. 7, said he called the special meeting because the township board needed to make a number of appointments to special com­ mittees, and some of those appointments had to be made before the next regular meeting of the board Dec. 13. Also, Doster said, there was already a crowded agenda for the December meeting. Doster gave public notice that the spe- See SEWER, continued page 2 Church music director dies in single-car crash MJWeandMUht vigil is Saturday Meetings reset for DDA, LDFA at the treatment plant and filing suit against the designers and builders of the system. Doster said that some 15 Prairieville Township residents showed up at the special meeting, the majority of them to oppose Goyings* re-appointment to the sewer authority. Doster said most of those voicing opin­ ions at the meeting didn't object that much to the fact that the sewer system has had problems. "I think they were more upset about the lack of good public relations," he said. “I don't know that the mechanics of ‘Grinch’ joins the parade The Grinch put in an appearance at the annual Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce holiday parade Saturday afternoon in Hastings. However, he was unable to steal Christmas from local enthusiasts. County hires architect to renovate old City Hall by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commissioners will spend $32,000 for architectural and engineering services to renovate the former Hastings City Hall building to house the County Friend of the Court. Voting 7-1, the County Board last week hired Landmark Design Group of Grand Rapids to do the work. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey cast the lone dissenting vote, saying that Circuit Court Judge James Fisher had told him that renovating the old City Hall for Friend of the Court would not be a long term fix. but lather "a five- to 10-year maximum fix.” "...I cannot see spending that kind of money for a five-year fix. That's me. personally." Bailey said. Commissioner Jeff Mackenzie, chairman of the board's Finance Committee, said he had some concern that the board is talking about having a 20-year debt for the renovation of a building that might only be used by Friend of the Court for five years. However. Commissioner Robert Wenger said he didn't feel the renovation expense would be a loss because another department could be moved into the building if Friend of the Court became cramped in the former City Hall and had to relocate. "I don't see it as a throwaway...," Wenger said. The County Board voted 5-2 last September to relocate Friend of the Court from its crowded, outdated quarters in the County Annex Building to the former City Hall at 117 South Broadway. (Bailey and Mackenzie voted against the City Hall location because county judges had indicated a preference for Friend of the Court to occupy space in the Courts & Law Building. Commissioner Rod Goebel was absent when that vote was taken.) The county purchased the old City Hall building in 1998. primarily for its parking spaces, and the structure has been vacant since then. Before the move takes place, commissioners anticipate spending in the neighborhood of $650,000 to remodel the City Hall quarters, including installing an elevator and other handicapped accessible features. Two-thirds of the costs will be paid by the state. Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James has said. Lankmark's president. Robert Van See ARCHITECT, cont. page 2 by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Though authorities do not know why Sharon J. Olson's car left M-37 near Tcbo Road Friday night and rolled over, church and family members are assum­ ing that "something ran out in front of her," said pr-wling Country Chapel Pas­ tor Paul Frederick. Olson, 50, was taken to Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids where she was pronounced dead and autopsy reports are pending. The Dowling Country Chapel music and choir director for the past 15 years, Olson was at the church Friday evening along with other volunteers to build a float for Saturday's Hastings Christmas parade, which she planned to attend, said Frederick. "She went out to get food for the peo­ ple," he said. Olson was on her return trip to the church at about 6:30 p.m. when for some unknown reason, her car left the roadway to the right and re-entered the roadway, causing her to lose control. The car then left the roadway to the right a second time when, it overturned several times. Troopers reported that Olson did not appear to have been wearing a seat belt and was thrown from the car as it rolled. At the church, Olson was not only the adult and children's* choir director, but played piano "very well," often serving as an accompanist for other musicians in the Barry County area. "She was real.y outgoing," said Freder­ ick, the interim pastor at the church who had known Olson for one month. Frederick was in the process of work­ ing with Olson to plan the church's an­ nual Christmas Eve Cantata, he said, and called her "the leader of the band." Olson was originally from St. Johns, grew up in Elsie and moved to Hast- Sharon J. Olson ings/Dowling area in 1985. She had attended Adrian College, re­ ceiving her bachelor of arts degree in education with a minor in music in 1972 and was pursuing her master's degree from Michigan State University at the time of her death. She was married to Carl Olson m 1976, the marriage ending in divorce. Professionally, Olson had been affili­ ated with Summit Pointe Behavioral Health Care of Calhoun County as a Master Social Worker, lecturer and trainer for the past 15 years. At her funeral Wednesday, attended by more than 200 people, three of her for­ mer pastors "talked about the joy she had, her giving spirit, her sense of humor and the ways in which she would sacri­ fice for others," said Frederick. Olson's brother, David, read a poem at the service, said Frederick, and sang a See CRASH, continued page 19 ‘Happy Trail’ makes debut The newest addition to the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce holiday activities last weekend in Hastings wa> a combination follow the leader" and Trick or treat" for youngsters called "Holiday Trail." Kids received treats, such as coloring books here from Eric Dreisbach. I �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 7. 2000 SEWER, continued from page 1 Area pastor detained in Canada on visa issue by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Dr. Soo Han Yoon, pastor at Woodland United Methodist Church and Welcome Comers Church in Hastings, has been de­ tained indefinitely at the Canadian borA|n Martin, head of the Committee at the Wood­ Coon, a citizen of Aus:enl . visited his daughter Sutralia, _ san in Montreal, Canada, where she is studying cosmetology. When he tried to re-enter the U.S., he was stopped at the border. Apparently his visa had expired, he had failed to renew it and was in the U.S. illegally. Martin said the Methodist Conference NEWS BRIEFS Blood drive set at First Baptist The American Red Cross today is conducting a blood and bone marrow drive from 1 io 6:43 p.m. al the First Baptist Church, 309 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. * Because of the upcoming holiday season, blood supplies often are be­ low average, but the situation may be even more critical this year in the wake of the worst summer of short­ ages ever. Appointments may be made by calling 945*3122. Blood donors must be at least 17 yean old, weigh at least 110 lbs., be in reasonably good health and haven't given blood within 56 days at the date of the drive. 'Ohristmas Past* celebrations set Historic Charlton Park Museum and Village will have its second -The Gifts of Christmas Past* cele­ bration from noon to 5 p.m. this weekend, Dec. 9 and 10. Included will be the Bristol Inn's ' "Doll House* display of collections of bisque, china and plastic dolls dating back to the 1850s; the ’Boy's Toy Box.* featuring tin and cast iron vehicles, toy guns, sports equipment and a collection of functioning toy strum engines; and period decoraticns and gift displays at the Sizbeny House. There also will be displays of jew­ elry and watches al the village's general store, mechanical and still banks at the City Bank, and hand­ made goods and gifts at the Hall ’House. Visitors will be invited to sample holiday treats and try their hand at making old-fashioned crafts and or­ naments. com husk dolls and candle tnpptng. Guest choirs and carolers, includ­ ing the Hastings elementary chil­ dren, the Lakeside Baptist Church choir, the In His Name Choir and the Middleville United Methodist Hand­ bell Choir, will entertain with holi­ day music each afternoon. Admission is $5 per adult and $3 for each child ages 5 to 12. For more information, call 945­ 3775. Historical Society holiday event set The Birry County Historical Soci­ ety will have its annua! Christmas event at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dre. 13, in the dining room of the Commis­ sion on Aging. 120 Michigan Ave., Hastings. The date is a departure from the society’s usual third Thursday of the month meetings. Dave Storms, director of the Barry County YMCA program, will present an evening of magic, illusion and fun. Those attending are asked to bring a holiday treat to share. The society again this year is col­ lecting non-perishable food items that will be distributed to needy fam­ ilies in Barry County by Love Inc. AH Barry County Historical Soci­ ety programs, meetings and events are open to tlx public. in Lansing is working with immigration lawyers to try to weed through the paper work. But that may lake six months to a year. Yoon since the border incident oc­ curred has returned to Montreal and is staying with his daughter. Church officials from the Lansing con­ ference met with the Woodland congre­ gation Sunday to discuss the church’s op­ tions. Martin said chances are Yoon will not be coming back to the Woodland parish. ”Wc all enjoyed having him here and enjoyed his sermons," Martin said. Yoon’s wife Haisan is a U.S. citizen She was in California trying to straighten out the title of the family car and re­ turned Saturday. Holiday Is focus at next Showcase A Christmas show featuring Ray and Millie Overholt, Hosea Humphrey and Faye and Barb Free­ man will be held at 6:30 tonight (Thursday. Dec. 7) at the Arby's Mu­ sicians' Showcase. All three of the different sets will feature Christmas music plus some gospel songs. Ray and Millie Overholt with Bill Drake on fiddle are known for their gospel songs, Ten Thousand An­ gels* and "Hallelujah Square.* At this special concert, they will in­ clude some original Christmas num­ bers Ray has written. They have re­ leased numerous albums that will be available at the concert. Opening the evening will be Hosea Humphrey, host of WBCH ra­ dio's "Gospel Song Roundup." He will sing such songs as "Star of the East." "Mary's Boy Child* and his original "Christ is Bom.* Faye Freeman and her daughter­ in-law, Barb, will be singing Christ­ mas favorites as well as some other gospel music. Seating at the concert is available on a first-come, first-served basis. CWtrnuyst MUI series continues Historic Bowens Mills' "Christmas al the Mill" weekend series will con­ tinue from noon to 5 p.m. this Satur­ day and Sunday. There is no admission charge to the activities, which will take place each Saturday and Sunday afternoon through Saturday, Dec. 23. Highlights for each weekend will include fresh cut Christmas trees, horse-drawn family rides, photos with Santa (printed while you wait), hot chocolate and Christmas cook­ ies. Co-owner Carleen Sabin said Bowens Mills offers a 'fairyland* atmosphere with many decorations, cut Christmas trees, garland wreaths, lights and Santa by the fire. Bowens Mills also offers private parties, family gatherings and small group lours at the Bowen House. The mill is a state historic site lo­ cated in the heart of Yankee Springs, two miles north of the Gun Lake Stale Park. A huge grindstone marker welcomes visitors at its site on Briggs Road. Owen and Carleen Sabin are hosts. For more information, call 795­ 7530. OUR-Land group will meet Dec. 14 OUR-Land Committee members and people interested in the future land uses in Barry County will meet Thursday. Dec. 14, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Courts and Law Building. At the last meeting, committee members discussed creating a Barry County Guidebook with input from the county, townships and villages, and using tlie Grand Traverse County Development Guidebook as a model. The guidebook would be used to provide education and promote con­ sistent county-wide and intergov­ ernmental cooperation. OUR-Land is an acronym for Our Ultimate Resource-Land. Members will be deciding the pro­ posed directions for the OUR-Land Committee in the coming year. Sev­ eral different areas of interest and methods for informing residents, fa­ cilitating communication between county groups and bringing land use experts to public forums was dis­ cussed at the last meeting. The public is welcome. Questions may be directed to 945-9866 Pastor Soo Han Yoon Yoon assumed the role of pastor in Woodland and Welcome Corners on Aug. 1, taking over for Carl Litchfield Litchfield and his wife Geri moved to tbj Boyne area this past summer. ARCHITECT, cont. from page I Putten, has told the county that his firm anticipates having the plans and specifications ready for contractor bidding in January. Landmark's fee includes approximately $5,000 of time the firm has already spent on the project. A breakdown of the total architectural and engineering costs (including mechanical and electrical) includes $5,000 for the schematic design phase, $5,000 for the design development phase, $14,000 for the construction documents phase. $2,000 for bidding (or negotiation) phase and $6,000 for the construction phase dealing with duties affiliated with the administration of the construction contract. In addition to the $32,000. "reimbursable expenses will be limited to the cost of printing the bid documents (plans and specifications)." Van Putten said. "There will be no charge for travel, long distance communication, etc." and the firm includes interior design services such as the selection of interior finishes and colors. Landmark was the architectural firm the county hired previously for the Courts & Law Building, the County Central Dispatch (911) Center and for renovation and expansion at the county jail. Before the vote, Bailey said he was concerned about making a final commitment to hire an architecturd firm for the city hall building because of other pending projects suoft as the proposed for a new health department building. "We have not spent a dollar on the (city hall) project yet...," he said. Commissioner Sandy James reminded him that the board had already spent $5,000 with Landmark "for the (preliminary) work they've already done". James, who heads the county's Facilities & Property Committee, said the Friend of the Court relocation project was evaluated this year and "looked to be the biggest need and, therefore, I stand on moving forward." "I'm not disagreeing with that," Bailey said. James also said she believes the project is more than a five-year fix. Landmark Design and Friend of the Court Director Mike Keeler have noted that the city hall basement could be used for future expansion, James said. "The elevator will go to all three floors." "I'm not disagreeing with you," Bailey said. "Mr. Keeler made it very plain he wouldn't go in a basement in the other building (the Courts & Law building, which was considered as a possible Friend of the Court location) and now he's thinking this basement might be suitable for the future. I won't support it. I think we have to look at the whole package." Commissioner Clare Tripp said, "The Friend of the Court is not getting any smaller, but there is plenty of room in that building. There is adequate office space... The basement will be virtually empty when they move in. So there will be plenty of room. "...There will never be a building where all three courts will be in the same building. There will always be the campus effect in Barry County — at least as long as I'm alive," Tripp said. "I'm not trying to throw cold water on this." Bailey said. Wenger said consideration should be given to future use of the other property the county owns on the city hall block to avoid any future surprises. "First of all. I’d like to see those houses tore down as fast as possible," Wenger said, noting that there would be less liability if there was only a lawn to worry about. James reminded him that the board already approved relocating Friend of the Court in the former City Hall and that her motion was just to approve a contract with Landmark Design. "We have had a very good history with Landmark Design... They have been very helpful... They have been hers whenever we've asked them," she said. Commissioner Emmet Herrington said the board's conversation pointed out "the need for management to prioritize the many things that come before us. and we don't do that. I think we should do that. cial meeting was going to be held, he said, and indicated that Goyings* ap­ pointment to the sewer authority would be on the agenda. At the special meeting, the township board discussed the various appoint­ ments, members of the audience w'ere al­ lowed to comment, and then a motion was made to approve all the committee appointments. At that point Goyings was still nominated as the sewer authority representative. That motion died tor lack of a second. Doster said, and after more discussion by the board and those attend­ ing the meeting. Goyings suggested that "it would probably be beneficial i£, the supervisor sat on (the sewer authority)." "I had not nominated myself for that (position)," Doster said. Instead, he nom­ inated Goyings and newly elected trustee Becky Gray to the sewer authority. Prairieville Township had to appoint two people to the sewer authority because the four townships are required to appoint one member of the authority apiece from their board, and then the townships take turns appointing a fifth authority member. It was Prairieville's turn to appoint the fifth member, Doster said. He said he wanted Goyings and Gray on the author­ ity because ’’with Lloyd's eight years of experience and with Becky not having any experience, I thought they could learn from each other." The at-large seat on the authority is only a one-year term, Doster said, while the other s*at is a four-year term. The township board did not specify whether Doster or Gray would serve the four-year term, since both positions will have to be reappointed next March. Goyings has served as Prairieville Township supervisor since 1992, but de­ cided to run instead this year for a trustee's position. The decision to appoint Doster and Gray to the sewer authority board was unanimous, Doster said. The township board made a number of changes in its planned appointments, Doster said, and one of those was to make Goyings the board's representative on the Gull Lake Sewer and Water Au­ thority. Originally, Doster said, he'd planned on having Gray serve on both the Southwest Barry authority and the Gull Lake authority. Other appointments made by the board included naming Township Clerk Normajean Nichols to the township's Planning and Zoning Commission, Goyings to the township Zoning Board of Appeals, Doster to the Library Board and as alter­ nate on the Southwest Barry County De­ velopment Team, and Delton resident Dan Anson to the park board. The town­ ship treasurer will be the main delegate to the Southwest Barry County Devel­ opment Team, according to Nichols. Who the treasurer will be, however, has not yet been determined because Sheri Armintrout, who was elected treasurer in November, is considering staying on as assessor for the township, Nichols said, in which case another treasurer will have to be appointed. Also at the special meeting, Doster suggested board members draw up a 30­ year plan for the township. Doster picked the 30-year figure, he said, because 30 years from the year 2001 will mark the bicentennial of the arrival of the first set­ tler in Prairieville Township in 1831. "I wanted a long-range plan for the township that would exceed all of our terms that future boards could build on," Doster said. Such a plan would address such things as how many roads the town­ ship wants paved, what kind of services the township will be providing, how large the fire and police departments should be, how much property the township should own, how many parks the town­ ship should have, whether a new township hall will need to be built, what kind of general character the township should have in terms of whether it should re­ main agricultural or become more of a bedroom community for Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, and whether commercial and industrial development should be encouraged. According to Don Row. manager of the SWBCSWA. the operating and maintenance rate increase passed by the sewer authority would generate some $36,000 a year. Goyings has said in the past such an increase is necessary to offset rising operating and maintenance costs of the sewer system and to build up a reserve so money in the future doesn't have to be borrowed from other sewer funds to pay for operating and maintenance costs. Row said the boards of the four town­ ships belonging to the authority also will be voting on the rate increase, but those votes may not be binding. The sewer au­ thority has received an opinion from the law firm Mika, Meyers, Beckett and Jones of Grand Rapids that if any of the townships do not improve the increase, they will have to pay an amount equal to what a rate increase would have gener­ ated out of their general fund. Barry Township has already approved the increase, he said. Hope and John­ stown townships will be voting on the matter next week, and Prairieville will be considering the matter at the township board's next meeting. There has been talk in the past of de­ creasing the monthly fee charged to sewer system users for debt retirement. But Row said the authority's auditor ad­ vised against any such decrease. Row said a boiler installed last De­ cember to heat the sewage at the treat­ ment plant is finally working. Progressive Engineering of Grand Rapids was re­ quired to purchase and install the boiler as part of a settlement agreement be­ tween Progressive, Barry County, the sewer authority, and others involved in a lawsuit in which the designers and mak­ ers of the system were charged with de­ signing and building a defective system. However, since the boiler was in­ stalled, there were problems with buildups of minerals on the inside of the boiler, and problems with some of the burners not firing. Those problems have been fixed, Row said, and the boiler has passed a Nov. 14 inspection by the boiler division of the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services, and a Nov. IS mspec?// tion by Donahue and Associates of Wis­ consin, an cuvironncntal coMuluag firmii hired by the sewer authority's law firm. Cohl, Stoker and Toskcy of Lansing. Donahue said in a letter to the author­ ity that except for the mineral build-up problem (which has since been fixed), and "several minor modifications," that "the newly installed boiler is acceptable for its intended purpose." As part of the lawsuit settlement agreement. Progressive was supposed to have the boiler working properly by March 1. 2000, but the firm has been given several extensions of that deadline. Now the firm has two years in which the new boiler will be tested to see if it can consistently heat the sewage to 10 de­ grees Celsius. If it does, then the suit will be dropped against Progressive. Row said a September test of wells around the sewage treatment plant indi­ cated that all of the water tested con­ tained less than the maximum amount of inorganic nitrogen allowed under state law. He also said the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has asked the authority to apply for a new permit to operate the sewer system. The old permit expired three years ago. Homeowners charged in arson, insurance fraud conspiracy J-Ad Graphics News Service A former Yankee Springs Township couple first thought to be victims of racial intimidation and arson last summer are now accused of planning the crimes in an attempt to defraud their insurance company. Felony arrest warrants were authorized Friday for Phalona Goree and her husband, Chauncey Edwards, and Goree's uncle. Ronald Goree, said Det. Sgt. Terry Klotz of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Edwards and Phalona Goree were the owners of one of two homes in the Yankee Springs Meadows trailer park spray painted with racial slurs June 27 and set on fire 10 days later. "We believe the racial intimidation and malicious destruction of property was done as a diversion with iegard to the arsons," said Klotz, who has worked on the case for the past six months. Edwards turned himself in to police Friday on a two-count warrant for con­ spiracy to commit arson and conspiracy to commit insurance fraud. A Dec. 13 preliminary examination was scheduled at his arraignment Friday and a $500,000 personal recognizance bond was set in Barry County District Court. Ronald Goree, 42, was arrested by the Rockford Post of the Michigan Slate Police at a home in Wyoming on a two-count warrant for arson of a dwelling and arraigned on the charges Tuesday in Barry County District Court. He is being held in the Barry County Jail on $250,000, 10-perccnt bond awaiting a Dec. 13 preliminary examination. Phalona Goree, 24, is being held in the Kent County Jail on $1 million bond awaiting trial on a charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. She is also charged in Barry County with two counts of conspiracy to commit arson and conspiracy to commit insurance fraud, said Klotz, though she has not yet been arraigned. Police in Kent and Ionia counties are also investigating the apparent murders of two of Goree’s alleged accomplices in the Kentwood assault, though little information on the circumstances of those cases has been released. In Ionia County, Det. Sgt. B J. Roach of the Ionia Post of the Michigan State Police has been investigating the killing of a 19-year-old Grand Rapids See ARSON, cont. page 16 I , | | �The Hastings Banner - Thursday December 7. 2000 - Page 3 Local urologist outlines his Rx for health care troubles by David T. Young Editor Dr. Jeffrey Chapman told a First Fri­ day audience last week that the keys to solving America's current health care troubles can be found in competition and personal responsibility. Chapman, a urologist who is associ­ ated with Pennock Hospital, essentially presented a conservative approach to dealing with medical issues, such as more than 40 million people in America being without health insurance and costs skyrocketing out of control. Health care was one of the top issues in this past presidential, senatorial and congressional campaigns "No one has all the answers," Chap­ man said. "But we need a civil debate without calling names. It's time we stop castigating people with differing opin­ ions. We’re ali Americans, that’s what binds us." Chapman held that. "No one wants anyone to go without medical care. The vast majority of Americans want the best for people.” But he held that an alarmingly in­ creasing number of people are becoming more dependent on the government. "We see people who have a lot of problems and wonder, How did we get to this point? Whose responsibility is it to take care of your family?' When are Mom and Dad too old to care of them­ selves?* Whose responsibility is it to see that the kids have food on the table, a good education and medical care?*" Chapman attacked the "myth" that doctors are rich and only care about money. "That's false," he said. "I haven't seen that once in my 14-year medical career. "I make a good living, but my kids get sick like everyone elsc’s," he added. "It's my responsibility for my kids’ medical care. We have been duped into thinking it's no longer my responsibility to take care of myself.” One of the biggest drawbacks of gov­ ernment's increasing involvement in health care. Chapman said, is that "You give up your freedom when you let someone else take care of you." He insisted that many people are will­ ing today to give up their freedom in ex­ change for security and that the two are in opposition to one another. He said in health care too many Americans have essentially become wards of the state. He argued with the notion that collec­ tive "public money" takes care of those who can't afford health care. "There is no such thing is 'public* money," Chapman said. It is private money given by citizens to their gov­ ernment." Dr. Jeffrey Chapman, a urologist who is associated with Pennock Hospital, presented his prescriptions for America's health care problems at the First Friday forum Dec. 1. The doctor said a big factor is modem families breaking down, with people giv­ ing up too quickly on their marriages and young women who don't think it's wrong to have casual sex, resulting in too many "babies having babies." Chapman said the roots in widespread third party medical insurance are in the 1960s, when companies began to offer it to workers’ unions instead of higher pay increases. "So now it's expected that when you get a job, you get medical insurance." Until the 1960s, people had different perceptions of medicine and many didn't go to the doctor if they couldn't afford care In days gone by, "We used to live life differently. The funeral used to be in the living room and Mom and Dad lived with the kids. But people today are much more mobile. We have to make a start to become closer as a family." Medicare became a reality in 1965, and opponents estimated that it would cost $9 billion by the year 2000. Life ex­ pectancy then was 67 but now people routinely live into their 80s. "We made wrong assumptions in the 1960s," Chapman said. "Most doctors in 1965 took what people could pay them, then Medicare wrote checks to enrich them." The visiting doctor called Medicare "one of the best programs for our elderly people. One of the most consistent pro­ grams I've dealt with. But it’s been bad for the country. Il’s become too large and too costly." Chapman had even harsher words for Medicnid, which talk' supposed t<» have been health care for thbponr. "MedicMid tt lhe,cl'0Wil '• the universe," he said’ "It doesn't work. Il’s a scam." The doctor said people today too rou­ tinely expect the health insurer to pick up the lab for even the most minor ill­ ness. He said that in auto insurance. "If you claim a minor fender bender, your insurance rate skyrockets. Medical insur­ ance isn't any different... Patients have to stop thinking about medical insurance as just another insurance.*' As an example. Chapman noted that his daughter had to have surgery for ap­ pendicitis. "I'm going to pay that bill, and I'm go­ ing to say thank you.'" he said. He suggested that medical insurance is there to keep the client from going bankrupt if a large and costly health problem arises. But the doctor said patients need to do a better job of shopping around for their health care. He said he was taught that "a little competition is a good thing, severe com­ petition is a lesson.” But he said, "You don’t care (about the cost) when you’re not paying the bill. You must take an active role in choosing and make doctors compete with each other. Then a wonderful thing happens — prices go down. "You've got to trust your doctor. If you don’t, you'd better get another doctor. Be aware and concerned about the quality of health care you're getting." Dr. Vera Morkovin. a retired emer­ gency room physician, then rose from her scat in the audience and said, "I have the highest regard for Dr. Chapman, but he does not speak for all physicians. There arc alternative systems. There arc 40 million children without health insur­ ance in this country. "Pharmaceutical companies put their resources into products that will have the greatest reward, that are the most prof­ itable." She spoke in favor of Canada's "single player" system, which she said is far less costly, noting drugs cost one-third to onehalf less than in the United States. Chapman said there were a lot fewer children without health care when fami­ lies stayed together. He also defended the pharmaceutical companies, saying they have done a lot of research leading to medicines that have made a differ­ ence. For example. Squib was credited with playing a major role in finding drugs to control tuberculosis and drug compa­ nies have saved millions of lives. "I've never seen a company that de­ nies medication to people without ijtoncyfl (Jtapmaiksaid.. 4 rff) । He sdid the legal profession Has.had a profound inrpsdu bn n<Mfth carVMSIs' iff the last several decades. "Our medical profession is terrified of lawsuits," he said. "Pharmaceutical companies get sued every day. It's asi­ nine. You pay for that, whether you like it or not." He acknowledged that there may be times someone's making obscene profits, but because he doesn't have the inside story . "I'm not going to make assump­ tions for them." Citizen Robert Dwyer took issue with many of Chapman's comments and staled. "There is a difference between profits and gouging." accusing pharma­ ceutical companies of the latter. "Be careful about generalizing," Chapman answered. Besides competition and personal re­ sponsibility. the guest speaker suggested that all workers be paid what they cam rather than in-kind. such as health care benefits. "Let me spend those dollars the way I want to. "I think you can do a better job buying your health care than your employer," he added. Chapman said if people set aside money for their health care, but still don't have enough for a procedure, doc­ tors probably would be willing to work out something like a payment schedule. "Il’s not in my best interests to make you well and then take the shirt off your back." he said. Another action that needs to be taken in the U.S., Chapman said, is that money shouldn't be given by the government to people who do not need it. "When I'm 65. if I don't need it, 1 don't plan to take it (social security and other government entitlements)... If I can lake came of myself. I'll forfeit my gov­ ernment check. If you don’t need it. then consider it patriotism (to give it back)." Otherwise, he contended, about 30 years from now, there won't be any money for entitlements. Chapman said he's not a fan of the Canadian "single payer” health care sys­ tem, at one time referring to it as ra­ tioning care. "It's a different society," he said. "England and Canada accept the fact that people die waiting for health care... Americans value life more than anybody. Il’s one of the most valuable assets we have." So, how to take care of the poor and the 40 million without health care? "Throw out Medicaid, bank all that money and put it back in the treasury," Chapman answered. Doctors will take care of them." He also suggested giving doctors and nUr«S a lie service of providing free health care to those who cannot afford it, which would "save a ton of money." This would mean, however, that the public would have to get past the percep­ tion that "rich" doctors wouldn't have to pay taxes or very little. Arts Council receives grants for Information Quest Program by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Two grants totaling $15,000 have been awarded to the Thornapple Aris Council of Barry County to enrich the community through enhanced access to a variety of artists and art forms. That goal will be achieved by using the grant funds to create a database of artists and a website for the Arts Council's new Art Information Quest Program. The combined grants amuunt to the most funding the Arts Council has received in its 15 year history for one project. Arts Coun­ cil Managing Director Lyn Briel said. A $ 10,000 grant was awarded to the local Arts Council from the Michigan Rural Arts & Culture Program of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs for expenses involved with the database, web­ site and collecting information from artists and a $5,000 grant was received from the Barry Community Foundation for com­ puter hardware. The grant presentations were made Tuesday night at the Arts Coun­ cil's downtown Hastings office. "It going to be a contribution to the community because it's going to involve a countywide collection of artists, both per­ forming. visual and crafts," said Arts Council President Don Williamson. "It's going to really launch us into a kind of a new era of communication for the county as far as the arts," Williamson said. "The Arts Council will begin to have a web site and that will allow all the artists to website into the connection. I think one of the areas that we're going to be dealing with is the traditional art, whether it is folk art or traditional craft that people have that we don’t know about...For our own benefit I think we're looking at something that might be used for teaching purposes, ex­ hibits and for performances so that if we have something in mind we will know ex­ actly who we can contact, know who plays what, who paints what, etc." capture some of that art before the artisans arc no longer here...With this grant we'll be able to find those people and then with the technology, we're not only going to be able to preserve the past, but we're taking a huge step into the future. Am I excited? Yes!" Briel said. Though the program will be available for all artists, she said in the grant application that it will be "a way to open up an avenue into the Internet for artistic residents who could not support individually the hosting of a website." John Fehscnfcld, Briel and Norma Jean Acker had the idea for the grant and Art In­ formation Quest Program. Fehscnfcld and Acker are the project directors and Rricl is the project coordinator. The Art Information Quest Program is intended to assist the community in access­ ing area artists and create a network for artists to connect, Briel said in the grant application. Currently, the Arts Council "has no access to those who enrich our lives through their art and art forms.” Through the program the Arts Council wants to collect detailed information about county artists and those in the surrounding areas. "The information will be inputted into a database to be broken down by art form and medium, accreditation, interest in teaching, ability to demonstrate art or craft, project participation, exhibition prospects, ability to instruct and age group preferences, per­ forming capabilities, etc.," Briel said. "The database will also include area teachers and instructors from private and public schools, colleges and academic centers." Along with the database, the Arts Coun­ cil wants to create a web page which would bring the organization into the Internet in­ formation age. "This web site will offer in­ formation about the Thornapplc Arts Council, its calendar, projects and pro­ grams. A key factor within this site will be a service to artists and instructors listing The program will allow the Arts Council to be more visible, he added. Briel, who wrote the grants, said "it means a great deal to the Arts Council and even more to the community..."Hopefully, well be able to interweave the artists with the ones who want to learn." She hopes that people who are skilled in some of the nearly lust or dying arts will be part of the program so that "we can bring that back into the schools, or have classes here and information gleaned from the database about their availability to teach, course summaries, artwork they have to sell, a space where they can list exhibition or per­ formance information and links back to their e-mail. "We would also like to be able to offer links to the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs site, the National Endow­ ment of the Arts web page, granting in­ formation for individual and organizational On hand for the two grant presentations were (from left) Arts Council President Don Williamson. Art Quest Project Director Norma Jean Acker, Rural Arts and Culture Program development and other websites that will assist local and global interest in finding and supporting area artists," she said. "The Thornapplc Arts Council sees this program as an invaluable resource to our community." Bncl continued. "Businesses, schools, community groups, fellow artists, art seekers and individuals will have the ability to dow nload this information for in­ house enrichment programs, classe demonstrations, art sales, festivals, side­ walk sales, exhibitions, performances, so­ cial gatherings and celebrations. The artists will gain exposure and world wide support from their local Arts Council. "Studies inuicaled that when a commu­ nity cares about the art and humanity of its 'place.' the health and welfare of that area increases." Bncl said. "This project will give us the opportunity to support our community, our place.’ our area Michigan artists and our educators as never before. "Impact (of the program, will be appar­ ent when we are able to locate a drawing an Coordinator Julie Avery, Arts Council Managing Director Lyn Briel; Art Quest Project Director John Fehsenfeld and Barry Community Foundation Executive Director Bonnie Ballinger. teacher for a special nine year old boy or a performing group of musicians for an opening of a business. Because it is so hard for the organizations to find artists to teach classes for groups, such as the YMCA, COA or Girl Scouts, success will be seen in the increased number of classes being of­ fered to the elderly, to the young people, to those who want to keep learning through continuing education. Connecting Kellogg Community College with artists, so that they can have a variety of art on their walls, is an example," Briel said in the grant application. "Success will be an artist who is able to quit their 'day job' because exposure through the website has created so much interest that hc/shc could concentrate solely on their art form. Achievement of this pro­ ject will be measured by the growth in Barry County, a rural setting with currently very limited art exposure, when it becomes The SI0,000 grant will enable the Arts Council to hire an intern to handle data en­ try. create brochures, conduct surveys of artists and pay for mailings as well as the most expensive portion of the project - the creation and development of the website. Before presenting the grant. Julie Avery, coordinator of the Rural Arts and Culture Program, which she helped create, com­ plimented the Thornapplc Arts Council for receiving its second grant from the pro­ gram. (The first grant was $7,000 for the local Youth Theater Program earlier this year). "That says a lot about what you do and where your goals arc." Avery Cold the Arts Council Board of Directors. Avery also praised Bncl for her grant writing skills. Briel explained that the Rural Arts and Culture Program was started two years ago by the state "to help fund low income and under-served communities, and Barry alive with the realization of the talent that lies behind closed doors,” she said. See ARTS, continued page 19 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 7 2000 LETTERS from our readers The Babylonian Talmud reveals the jewish creed To the editor: Today, as throughout most of recorded history. Jewish people hase been persecuted due to our religion and other anti-semitic stereotypes We have been s lewed as being "vulgar." “shameless." “aggressive." “imposing." "domineering." “shrewd" "verbal." “dis­ honest." “money-grubbing." and exploita­ tive of the decency and civility of gentiles ' While some of us realize that anti-Semi­ tism and other forms of prejudice all have their roots tn ignorance, there arc still oth­ ers who would argue otherwise What most don't realize is that the real essence of the Jewish creed is not the Old Testament. The Pentateuch of the Book of Moses, as such, but the basic creed as set forth in the Babylonian Talmud The Talmud is a vast piece of literature. 63 books in 524 chapters and is often print­ ed in 18 large volumes. It was written by rabbi's between the years 200 and 500 A.D. The Talmud contains much detailed advice about the use of fruits, seeds, herbs, trees, etc. It goes into much detail about Jewish festivals, when they are to begin, when they arc to be ended and how they are to be cel­ ebrated. 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Know Vour LEGISLATORS U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20J10, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Blinding. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503,. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope . Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. HastingsBaNNER anon of wives. their duties, relationships, sickness and many other subjects in this field. The fields that it covers is almost unlim­ ited. It takes in the penalties and compensa­ tions in regard to damages It deals with sacred rites and holy days. It also goes into the subject of purifications in great detail. The Talmud further goes into great length about the laws themselves. It has a treat­ ment of laws concerning buying and sell­ ing. laws concerning real estate and com­ merce. It goes into the treatment of courts and their proceedings, including the pun­ ishment of capital enmes. It also deals with different kinds of oaths and the breaking thereof. It has a collection of traditional laws and decisions gathered from the testi­ monies of distmguishe I scholars and Jew­ ish teachers. It is my belief that if more non-Jews would just take the time to read at least por­ tions of the Babylonian Talmud, they would truly understand what we Jews arc really all about. Due to the vastness of the Talmud. I have taken the liberty of compiling 26 different passages that summarize basic Jewish teachings. I challenge all gentiles (especially school teachers and Sunday school teachers) to look up and read the following passages from the Babylonian Talmud. It is the only way you will come to a true understanding of the Jew ish people: I) Sanhcdnn 54-B and 54 A-1; 2) San­ hedrin 59a; 3) Libbrc David. 37; 4) Ycbhamoth lib; 5) Schaboulh Hag. 6d; 6) Hilkkoth Akurn XI; 7) Choschcn Hamm 266.1; 8) Choschcn Hamm 388,15; 9) Szaaloth-utszabot. the book of Jore Dia 17; 10) Baha Nccia 114.6; 11) Simeon Haddarscn, fal. 56-D; 12) Nidrasch Talpioth. p.-255-L; 13) Abodah Sarah 37a; 14) Gad. Shas. 2:2,; l5)Toscfta. Aboda Zara B.5; 16) Schulchan Aruch. Choszcn Hamiszpat 388; 17) Schulchan Aruch, choszcn Hamiszpat 348; 18) Toscfta. Aboda Zara VIII, 5; 19) Scph. JP. 92,1; 20) Schulchan Aruch, Choszcn Hamiszpat 156; 21) Schulchan Aruch. Johrc Dcah. 122; 22) Ncdanm 23b; 23) Abodah Zara 26b; 24) Gittcn 57-a; 25) San­ hedrin 106 and 26) Kcthboth I and 6. David Kaplan Battle Creek West side speed limit should decrease To the editor: This letter is in reference to the posted 50 mph speed limit on West M-43/M-37 (south side across from the state police post.) It might be ‘old fogey" me. but the 50 mph posted speed limit on in-bound west M-43/M-37 seems a bit much at this point of congestion. Some cast-bound drivers reach this point at speeds exceeding 50 mph. Before arriv­ ing at the 40 mph posting (near the middle of the mall area). The results may be in my opinion, risky speeds all the way to the Broadway/Statc Street intersection. Because of the growth and congestion in the mall area. I believe it’s just a matter of time before serious accidents occur. I believe the speed limit should be a max­ imum of 40 mph at the location noted above. I realize speed limits on M-43/M-37 arc not under the jurisdiction of our Hastings officials. Should the state review it. Duane Bower, Hastings PUBLIC OPINION Trio of writers was a real threat To the editor: In the Banner of Oct. 19. we were treated to the Gore-loving pens of Carl Mcllvain. Joseph Lukasiewicz and Robert Dwyer. Mcllvain’s statement "How could one heart hold so much hatred" comes from a "back to the farm" Farmer's Union officer who is not bashful about begging the go\ emment for money Maureen Dudley was right on large!. Gore is pan of the reduction of govern­ ment? You bet. our armed forces arc reduced, while Clinton and Gore’s White House and administration have grown. Spending was mentioned. Clinton has held Congress hostage to up-spending. Congressional Democrats in Reagans day did the same. The Democrats are greatly at fault for debt in the 1980s. Name me one Democrat who tried to hold back spending back then. We arc paying more in taxes today than at any time. I like Joseph Lukasicwiccz’s summary of George Bush's military record. Did Joe look up Clinton’s or Gore’s six months in Vietnam with a bodyguard? If he was there, let us know. Lukasiewicz’s statement that “Republi­ cans gave us control of the House and Sen­ ate, is a fabric of imagination " You can’t do anything unless h is signed by president. By the grace of God, I hope as you read this, that the House. Senate and Presidency arc al! Republican, so we can take back our country. First, is to clean White House. Oval Office, etc. Four more years like last eight will be the end of our country and freedom that wc know. From Lukasiewicz’s letter, he could write a book about the life of George W. Bush. Maybe he should include a chapter or so on his life. too. I had hope Proposal I would pass, just to short Robert Dwyer's sheets in this case. Dwyer s statement. “Teacher bashing has become recognized nght-wmg sport. You left-wing folks have names for everything. One thing for certain. I know you don’t have any law yer jokes in your house. Some sure get tall, though! We have in our midst, people who move in. and first thing they want is the road paved. Take a job at 911, which wants to change State Street or State Road. After that change, how long will it take before 911 will have to ask: “Is it the current Stale Street or road, or non-existing one?” I wish some of these “goody, goody" people had looked for other addresses. Bar­ ry County wasn't so bad 15 years ago. Yes. we have people trampling the Con­ stitution and government. Welfare is sup­ posed to be done, but we have our whiners who hang in there and get their pensions for God only knows! The right doctor and a lit­ tle acting can do wonders in a lot of cases. Like Helen Wenger said, she “wished the Medical Center Millage had passed by more votes than it did." I wish she would put that up for another vote. Today, 1 think they feel pretty fortunate that it passed. I sure wish I had one of those county pen­ sions and health care that l*m helping to pay for some undeserving people. Bush still isn’t in for sure, as I write, now. Donald W. Johnson. Middleville No justice in shooting incident Dear editor: I am writing this letter about a shooting that occurred in April of the year 2000.1 am concerned about justice not being served. One morning in April. Lance Guy broke through a 75-ycar-old woman s door and cursed at her. Then he walked into her kitchen were Jason Marshall was standing and began shooting him. He shot four times, hitting him in the leg and knee. Jason was living with his grandmother. Vina Marshall, at the time. Lance Guy did­ n’t seem to care that she was watching him shoot her grandson and her house up. Lance was later arrested and took to jail' and was released on a small bond. Now wc just found out that Circuit Judge Jim Fisher and the so-called prosecuting attorney, let him out with five months on a tether and 18 months probation. Is that justice? I don’t think so. They want to take the guns away from the people, but will this help? Should­ n’t we enforce the original law. which is two years in prison flat? Jason is now deceased, not as a result of the incident. He was not there to sec that justice was served in court. Actually, I don’t believe it was. Barney Fife would have put more people in jail for a longer period of time for jay walking than what Judge Fisher gave Lance Guy. So if this is what kind ofjustice wc get in Barry County. I might as well move to mid­ dle of Detroit and pay taxes there. Next term I will not be voting for Judge Fisher. I will vote for Jack Kevorkian. Do you feel this is justice? This man is; loose and I am sure he still hrs a gun because it is registered in his girlfriend’s name. Think about it this way, if it was your grandson and someone came in your house right in front of you and shot him. how would you feel? Thank you. Dana Marshall, Plainwell PR A 2001 meeting set A special meeting is planned for this Saturday (Dec. 9) to discuss ideas and concerns about the Personal Responsibility Amendment which would establish a right to farm industrial non­ intoxicating hemp for legitimate purposes. The meeting will be held at the Tick Tock Restaurant (2160 S. Bedford Road in Hastings) Saturday from 4:30 to 6.30 Leading the meeting will be Larry Lippert, the president and founder of the Mid Michigan Marijuana Movement and the chapter director of the Barry County NORML program. Donations, information on PRA 2001 and voter registration will be addressed or handled at the meeting. "This is an issue that has been a long time coming,** Lippert said. The PRA 2001 amendment would allow for personal use of small amounts of marijuana for adults over the age of 21. The amendment would establish a right to farm industrial non-intoxica’mg hemp for legitimate purposes, such as paper, cloth, rope, oil, and other legal products. The issue may also be addressed at the First Friday program in March, according to Lippert. PRA 2001 will focus on industrial hemp, medical marijuana, personal use and asset forfeiture. For more information concerning the issue, call Lippert at 948-0163. Where’s silver lining? There are some people who say there is a silver lining to the election mess in Florida. Do you agree and what would you say it is? Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division o» J-Ad Graphics inc 1351 N. M-43 Highway Hastngs. Ml 49058 0602 (616) 945 9554 Jotin Jscotis Treasurer Frederic Jacoba Vice President President Jc/ce Ryan Stephen Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert /Assistant Editor) Helen Mudry Shelly Sulser Mary McDonough Patricia Johns Shawna Hubbarth James Jensen Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Jacob Page, Hastings: Michelle Pappas, Middleville: "It prepares us for future problems in the elections." "I don't know what the "I think Al Gore is a sore silver lining is. but I am sure loser. Obviously he lost that there is one. People are twice. There is no silver thinking more about the lining." election process and taking it seriously." Matt Thorne, Vermontville: Erik Rishel, Lake Odessa: Becky Phillips, GrandRapids: Dianne Kehrle, Kalamazoo: "The silver lining may be that now people know that their vote counts and we may gel some more efficient voting machines." "No. I don't think there's any good coming out of this election. I feel this has drawn out long enough and it’s time to let whoevei is ahead now be president." "No. 1 don't agree. The wrong guy won." CiatxBW aos acc^rtM Mcnoay mrougn F<a»y BamtoSJOO- Saluntty 8 30 • m ■ Nooo Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Jerry Johnson Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County S27 per year tn adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 i �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 7. 2000 - Page 5 County awaits state decision about housing funds by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor In February. Barry County will know whether it will receive $500,000 in state funds to help low income residents pur­ chase and/or rehabilitate homes. “We’re trying to help people who nor­ mally wouldn't be able to get a conven­ tional loan from a bank. We’re excited about it," said Cheryl Barth, the county's housing grants administrator. The County Board of Commissioners re­ cently held a public hearing and approved applying for $500,000 of Housing Re­ source Funds for Acquisition/Development/ Resale (ADR) and Home Purchase Rehab (HPR) Funds from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. The funding would help provide down payment assistance, rehabilitation, demoli­ tion and/or construction and mandated pre­ purchase counseling for perspective home buyers. HPR assists home buyers who already have identified property and need assistance in the purchase and with home ownership. The program involves "down payment as­ sistance for the purchase of a single family home by households with incomes below 80 percent of area median income." Barth said. "The down payment is generally lim­ ited to $5,000. The purchase price is gener­ ally limited to $80,000. After the low-in­ come buyer purchases the home, up to $15,000 can be invested in the rehabilita­ tion of the property." She noted that many of the homes that low income people can afford are in a state of disrepair. NICK SMITH Electoral uncertainty: 1876 This presidential election has been a learning experience for many Americans. A few weeks ago. many voters thought they were voting for President. But that isn’t quite right. Article II. Section I of our Con­ stitution is quite specific about how the president is chosen. "Each state shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors, equal to whole Number o] the Senators and Representatives to which the Slate may be entitledin the Congress."Today, every state appoints electors based upon the vole for president. For example. Florida law will assign all that state’s electors to the winner, when the winner is determined. The Florida legislature, however, could choose to assign the electors proportionally (as is done in Maine and Nebraska) or in other ways. While wc may think this is the most con­ tentious election in history, it must probably take a back scat to the election of 1876. In that year. President Ulysses Grant, who did not seek a third term, sent federal troops to South Carolina and Louisiana to protect the rights of black voters and to gain support for Republicans. Democrat Samuel Tilden won the popular vote, 4,288.546 to 4.034,31 i, over Rutherford B. Hayes. Four states submitted two sets of Electoral Col­ lege returns, one for each party. These states were Louisiana. South Carolina. Florida and Oregon. When the Electoral Bradford White controlling nickel by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Charlie Miller of Earthtech told the Middleville Village Council last week that Bradford White "has been doing something right," since there were no traces of nickel in the testing he com­ pleted recently. "I don't know what they arc doing, but I will be telling them to keep doing whatever it is they arc doing," Miller said. Miller said he will be meeting with Bradford While early this month. He also told the council that sludge removal should be completed by the first week in December and that the plant is working well. The Village Council also approved the snowmobile trail through town. The local Snowmobile Association was praised for dealing with any problems that occur. The association has worked with local landowners to provide a trail. One of its members, Bruce Bender, told the council that they really appreciate being able to use village streets to link the trails. College met on Dec. 6. Tilden had 184 elec toral college votes, one short for the major­ ity needed for victory, compared to 165 for Hayes. The 20 remaining electoral votes were from the states that had sent conflict­ ing sets of electors. In January 1877, Congress appointed a 15-mcmbcr commission to settle the issue. Its decision was final unless both houses voted to reject it. During the debate, mem­ bers of Congress from both parties threat­ ened to take the government by force. With Inauguration Day closing in, the leaders of both parties met privately and the Southern Democrats agreed not to oppose the deci­ sion of the commission. In exchange. Republicans agreed to withdraw the federal troops from the South enforcing Recon­ struction. On March 2. 1877. just 56 hours before the Inauguration day, Rutherford Hayes was declared the winner of the 1876 election. This year’s election has turned attention to some of the fundamental principles of our republican form of government. This in itself can be a valuable experience if wc take the time to understand how our system of government actually works 2nd why the founders assembled a federal government from independent states - not the other way around. All states, even states with small populations arc represented by two senators under the Constitution. Likewise each state gets two electoral votes (one of each sena­ tor) in addition to a vote for each member of the U.S. House. These features of our Constitution illustrate the importance of states under our system of government. The nation survived that electoral contro­ versy and will survive this year’s. The elec­ tion has also presented us an opportunity to recall history and come together in much the same way wc did some 125 years ago. Partly because of this, I look forward to serving you again in the next Congress. The ADR program is intended to revital­ ize neighborhoods through the county's purchase of deteriorating property and pro­ viding funds for rehabilitation and selling the home to a low income family. The ADR program "combines home buyer subsidy and development subsidy by funding acquisition and rehab (could include demolition with new construction) and permitting sufficient funding to be retained to provide a portion of the down payment and/or principal reduction for the buyer." Barth said. "Households must be at or be­ low 80 percent of the area median income, adjusted for family size. The maximum de­ velopment cost is capped at $115,000 or 115 percent of the home per unit subsidy limit, whichever is greater, but must be limited to the amount reasonable and pru­ dent for the area." Barth told the County Board that she is hoping for funds for eight homes. The program is intended to sene low and moderate income people who have limited ability to purchase a home from conven­ tional lenders due to one or more ractors: lack of down payment but arc employed and have a history of paying bills, inability to make home repairs, and inexperienced with real estate transactions and options. There arc many beneficial aspects of the program that arc unusually helpful to low income people such as the possibility of getting assistance of up to $10,000 for a down payment and closing costs for those who meet certain criteria such as having a minor child in the home or being a single, working pregnant woman. Improving housing, improves the com­ munity, said Marilyn Smith, who assists Barth. For instance, the local tax base in­ creases and often there is more motivation and encouragement for others in the neigh­ borhood, including homeowners and land­ lords, to improve the housing they own. ‘ People are affected by the neighbor­ hoods in which they live," Smith said. The grant funds being sought also may be coordinated with the work of other agen­ cies such as Habitat for Humanity and the Family Independence Agency. Commissioner-elect Tom Wing, who was in the audience at the County Board meeting, asked how the program would en­ sure that prospective recipients could afford a home. Barth said they will go through home ownership counseling and she has many state guidelines to follow to make sure the people qualify. The program also includes 10 hours of home maintenance education so the new homeowners can take a proactive stance when caring for their home. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners and Barth have been instrumental in helping low and moderate income people in the county to have safe and healthy places to live since 1993 when they began to ob­ tain Michigan Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). As a result, many homes have been rehabilitated with the grant funding and many have been helped with emergency grants for new furnaces, roofs, septic tanks, etc. Financial FOCUS Furnished By...MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Stay calm in a volatile market There arc two things we can be fairly sure of m the investment world. The first is that prices will sometimes go up. The second is that prices will sometimes go down. When the ups and downs become too volatile, many investors may be tempted to make snap decisions based on short-term events. But the secret to successful investing dunng jittery markets is to stay calm. Of course, that’s easier said than done. However, you can do it. Here arc a few suggestions that may make it easier Concentrate on long-term objectives — It’s important to develop an investment strategy, stick with it over time and keep your long-term objectives in sight. You may want to adjust your portfolio to reflect changing circumstances, but don’t abandon proven principles of investment success, such as diversification and striking the proper balance between risk and reward. Look for opportunities — During choppy markets, many people turn to “defensive” industries, such as consumer staples and drugs. These sectors arc rarely out of favor for extended periods of time, for the simple reason that people will always need these products and services. Other sectors, while struggling along with a down market, may still be poised »o do well dunng the next upturn. Accept normal market adjustments — Sometimes when the market appears to be going through convulsions, it’s actually “shaking out” excesses of one kind or another in a move toward equilibrium. Such may have been the case this past spring, when overpriced technology stocks fell shaipi). causing a drag on the market. While these shakeouts can seem unsettling at the time, they’re often healthy for the Put your idle money to work— It’s prob­ ably not a good idea to ever get totally out of the market, no matter how turbulent things may get By being on the sidelines, even for a short time, you're likely to miss out on opportunities for growth, especially given the speed with which markets can turn around. But if you do have money that's not invested in the market, at least make sure it’s working for you — in a money market account, for example. Your money will earn a decent rate of return and. more importantly, will be available to invest when you're ready. Shelter money in qualified retirement accounts — Put as much as you can afford into tax-qualified retirement plans, such as an IRA or a 401 (k). The money you invest in these plans is certainly not immune to market fluctuations, but it will grow on a tax-deferred basis — which means it will grow much faster than if it were placed in an investment on which you paid taxes each year. (And. if you have a Roth IRA, your money will grow tax-free, provided you meet certain conditions.) By following these suggestions, you should be able to keep your composure, no matter what the market throws your way. And when it comes to investing, the less emotion that’s involved, the better. Visit Us on www.jadnews.com market in the long run. Subscribe TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in; the Hastings Banner. CM...945-9554 The Hastings Banner evi’s deans Mafawr 4 Portrait Dau Sunday, December 10 215 E. High Street, •^Cut Above Hastings 616-945-0162* Jufawr 5 $25.00 Complete Includes licensed hair stylist, make-up artist. wardrobe, photo sitting andfun experience. 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Company Drivers Owner Operators Solos 83c Teams 88c No CDL No Problem This rate is much lower than most credit cards. 550™ & 505® West State Street (Adjacent to Ponderosa & Kmart) Mos 12/11 S<T 12/16 10-9. Sis 12/17 11-6 Mos 12/18-Thi r 12Z21 10-9, Fri 12/22-SaT 12/23 9:30-9:30, Christmas Eve 9-5 ________ Closed Christmas da$, Tt es 12/26 9-9_________ Free Gift Wrap 8 Extended Holiday Hwrs December 3I. 2000 ••Atwmes $5,000 borrowed 35 montM repayment 241 W. Stale Street Hastings Ml 49058 12850 W. M l 79 Hwy W.jland Ml 49348 (616) 945-3437 (616) 792-4406 ERational [Hastings �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 7. 2000 John J. McDonald ALTO - Mr. John J. McDonald, age 92. of Alto, went to be with his Lord Friday. December I, 2000 at home. John was bom on March 25. 1908 in Bowne Township. Kent County, the son of John and Ellen (Troy) McDonald. He was a long time resident of Bowne Township and a 1926 graduate of Catholic Central High School in Grand Rapids. John married Mary K. Burns on August 25. 1937. He had enjoyed his 92 years on his farm, on the Cold Water River, where he enjoyed hunting, fishing and especially the beauty of Cold Wafer River, with the changing seasons. His outgoing nature led to many good times with relatives, friends and neighbors. John will be missed. As stated by his grandson Aaron, we all loved grandpa, he showed us what it meant to live, love, and respect others, and cherish life. Thank you grandpa, we love you. John was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. He was preceded in death by his son. Jim in 1999. John is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary K. McDonald; six daughters. Sister Maryellen McDonald. Pastoral Minister of St. Charles/St. Henry churches. Rosebush. Mt. Pleasant, Ann (Joe) Druekc of Grandville, Theresa (Tom) Powers of Kalamazoo, Bernadette (Bob) Nun is of Hastings, Martha (Terry) Cliff of Grand Rapids, Judy McDonald of Wyoming. Michigan; 13 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Tuesday morning, December 5, 2000 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. Reverend Father David E. Le Blanc as Celebrant. Interment was at St. Patrick Cemetery, Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to God's Kitchen. 303 South Division, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. Arrangements were by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Obituaries Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice * Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758*3021 church phone Sunday Service 9.30 am. Sunday School 11 00 am, Sunday Lvening Service 6 00 p m . Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 30 p.m tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School al 10 00 a.m. Worship 11 00 a m . Evening Service at 6 00 pm. Wednesday Bible 7 00 p m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH Prayer Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 805 S k(Tenon Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4 30 pm. Sunday Masses 8 30 a m and 11 00 am; Confession Saturday 3 30-4 15pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Slate Road. Hastings. Mich W Clayton Garrison, Pastor. Sunday SchooH 1 9:30 am. classes for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 a m Nursery provided. Sun­ day Lvening Service, 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. arc Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49*158 Pastor Soo Han Yoon. Phone 367-4061 Worship Ser­ vices- Sunday. 11 00 a.m.. Sunday School. 10 a.m for all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH a m . Worship 11 a m.. PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 9 Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times: 9 45 a.m Traditional. 10 15am Sun­ day School; 1115 am Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provide,. Junior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Saturday servtses are at b 00 pm Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a m.. 9:55 a.m and 11 20 am Tuesday prayer and share time 10:00 a.m , Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nuncry and children's activities thru the 4th grade available for Sunday and Wednesday services; nuncry thru age 3 for Saturday service Bnng the whole family *:. -Tin: bibli the whole BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH THE BIBLI," 600 Powell Rd. M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 945­ (One mile cast of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St ) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International Sarver. Pastor Rus Emcnius. 945­ 9224 Sunday School Classes 9:45 am.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10 45 am. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study and Prayer 7 30 p.m All ages always wel­ come SPECIAL CREATION SCIENCE. EVANGELISM VIDEO SERIES (wry imformalivc. but light-hearted) by Dr Kent Hovind. Sundays 7 pm. starting Sept 10 thru December EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the H'urfil. Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W Center St (corner of S Broad­ way and W Center St) Church Office (616) 945 .3014 The Rev Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr I William Voctbcrg. Director of Music Sunday Worship Ser­ vices - 8 a m and 10 a m Chil­ drens Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am Sunday Nursery Avail­ able at It) am Wednesday Choir Practice al 7 p m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 am Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6:00 pm evening Service. Wednesday 7 00 p in Sen ices for Adults. Teens and Children H ASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor Dav id Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ Sunday School 10 am. 2667 Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 pm. Thursday Bible Study 7pm It in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details 4995 Office hours. Wed Thun 9 a m to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9:30 a m. Sunday School. 10 45 am Morning Worship. Sun 5-7 p.m Youth Fellowship (Gr 6-12). Sun evening service as announced in weekly bulletin 6pm. Wed 6­ 8 pm Pioneer Club (Gr K-5lh). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p m ). Wed. 7pm Prayer Mtg. (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices -9 !5 a m. Morning Prayer. 1100 a m Holy Communion Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices (00pm For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev David T I lust wick 948-9604 Rev Deacon David S Mohrhardt 517-627­ 9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all ser­ vice* Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr Adult Min­ istries 9 30 a m Sunday School for all ages. 10 45 a m . Morning Worship Service. 6 00 pm. Evening Service. 7 00 pm Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p m. Awana. Sr and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMl N1TY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry leadership train­ ing This inforntution on worship services is pro­ vided by The Hustings Bunner, the churches and these local businesses: "REN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLENFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F D I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY •'Prescriptions" - I IS S Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan OLIVE HILL. KY - Joseph G. Morrow. 41. of Olive Hill. KY. formerly of Nashville, died Fnday. Dec. 1. 2000 at his residence. Mr. Morrow was bom on Aug. 7. 1959 in Lansing. Ml. the son of Raymond and Shelva (Hawkins) Morrow. He was raised in the Nashville and Vermontville areas and attended local schools. He was employed as an independent artist, whose work included a book illustra­ tion. as well as an artistic rendition of Fred Bear, which he donated for auction to ben­ efit Ted Nugent Kamp for Kids. He we well known for his artistic ability which he used to create Native American paintings, crafts and tatoos. He enjoyed painting, playing his guitar, and Harley Davidson motorcycles. He was also known as “Indian Joe” and “Tatoo Joe.” He touched many lives with his wonderful sense of humor. Mr. Morrow is survived by his wife. Tonya (Romanek) Morrow; daughters. Amanda Jean. Harley; son, Cody; step­ daughters. Lauren Brasington. Ashley Brasington; step-son, Zachery Brasington; sisters. Kimberly Morrow. Jane (Sean) Sprinkle. Yolanda (SI ion) Chapman. Tonya (Joe) Salois. Ronda (Dave) St. John. Jennifer (Jason Wells) Smith; mother, Shelva Smith; step-father. Ron Smith; and many nieces and nephews. He w^s preceded in death by his father. Raymond Morrow; grandparents, Roy and Elizabeth Hawkins.' Charles and Rosanna Dashner; and an infant son, Charles. Public visitation will be Thursday. Dec. 7, from 5 until 7 p.m Services will be held at 10 a.m.. Fnday, Dec. 8. 2000 at Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville. Committal service will be at Maple Grover Cemetery. Mason. Ml. 12:30 p.m.. Friday. Dec. 8. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 a m . Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Bollwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday9:45 a m Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. 6 00 p m Evening celebration for all Wednesday. 6:30 p m_. Kid's Alive for ages 2 through fillh grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9:00 a m.. Senior Adult Bible Study For fur­ ther information call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E Nonh St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. Dec 10 8 00 & 1045 a m Worship. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages). 12 45 p m . Jail Worship. 6:00-8 00. Middle School Youth. Thursday. Dec 7 II 00 i nt, Worship. 7 00 p m. Baptismal Preparation Fnday. Dec 8 - 6 30-10 00 m . Rock Group Saturday. Dec 9 II 00-12 30 p.m, Christmas Prog. Reh . I 00-4 00. babysitting. 8 00 Narcotics Anonymous Monday. Dec 11 - 7 00 p m . Women of Faith Tuesday. Dec 12 7 00 p.m.. SS Staff. 7 30 Overeaten Anonymous Wednesday. Dec 13 10 00 a m . Wordwatchers, 6 (M) p.m . Supper. 7 00. Worship HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Church Pone (616 ) 945­ 9574 Barner Free building will elevator to all Boors Broadcast of worship service over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a m Interim Pastor David B Nelson Director of Christian F.ducation is Lisa Stevens Music Director is Karen Xander Goot 8 30 a m - Alterna­ tive Worship Service 9 30 am • Sunday School - every Sunday, classes arc available for everyone Classes for children and youth arc based on grade level Four classes Goodwill. Genesis. Ift His Steps and Young at I lean arc taught for adults 10 30am - Coffee Fellow­ ship Radio Broadcast 11 00 a in - Traditional Worship Services childcare available for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade Wc have Pioneer clubs every Wednesday from 4 Wpm to 5 00 p m Thursdays at 7 30 p m Choir Rehearsal Tuesday. Dec 12 • HiNooncrs Potluck. Program • bring a dish to pass and come join the fun FIRST PRESS' TERI AN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Willard I! Curtis. Parish Associate Thursday. Dec 7 - 8 30 a m Women s Bible Study Friday. Dec 8 - 5 (X) p m . Dress Rehearsal for Christmas Musical. 6 00 p m . Mender* Christmas Dinner and Program Sunday - Dec 10 • 8 30 am Chancel Choir. 9 oo a nt Tradi­ tional Worship Sen ice. 9 20 a m Childen's Worship. 10 00 am "Coffee Hour" in the Dining Room. 10 10 am Sunday School lor all ages. 11 20 a m Contempo­ rary Worship Scrv ice. 11 50 a m Children's Worship The 9 (Ml Ser­ vice is broadcast over WBCHAM The 11 20 Sen ice appears on local cable throughout the week Nursery is provided during both services Children's Worship is available dunng both services The Children's Christmas Musical will be presented tn both Worship ser­ vices Monday. Dec 11 - Q (MJ a m . Staff meets for prayer. 12 <M> nixm. Joint Service Club Lun­ cheon. Sharpe Hall. " 00 p m . Session meeting Tuesday. Dec • 615am. Men's Bible Study al the YMC A Office Wednesday. Dec 13 -6 00 pm. Concern Group "ID at Casters*. 6 ini p m . Church Nigh: Supper - Dining Room this week'. 6 30 pm. Drama Team - Senior High Class­ room. 6 45 p nt. Praise Team • Sanctuary. ” (KJ pm. Chancel Choir - Choir Rawi | HASTINGS Mr. Kenneth L. Pennington, age 72. of Hastings, died Sunday. Dec. 3. 2000 at home. Mr. Pennington was bom on Feb. 13. 1928 in Castleton Twp, Barry County. Ml. the son of Lloyd O. and Reatha Mae (Elliston) Pennington. He was raised in the Nashville. Ml area and attended the Shore School and Nashville High school. He had lived in Barry County most of his life and since 1978 at his present address on Mixer Road. He was marned to Etta (Roe) Tallent on Sept. 3. 1977 and she survives. He was emploved for 33 years as a heavy equipment operator in road and bridge con­ struction throughout Michigan, retiring in 1987 He was a member of Thomapple Valley Church. 40 year member of the Operating Engineers Local No. 324. member Moose Lodge No. 628. avid outdoorsman enjoying especially ice fishing and hunting. He enjoyed playing Euchre. Mr. Pennington is survived by his wife. Etta; daughters. Reathea Pennington of Hastings. Beckie Bass and friend Kevin of Hastings. Robyn (Gary) Snow of Hastings; sons. Rick (Karen) Pennington of Hastings. Ron (Lorraine) Pennington of Freeport; step-son. Jim (Winnie)Tallent of Battle Creek; step-daughters. Robin Tallent of Hastings. Vicki (Ron) Thomas of Hastings; 17 grandchildren. 23 great grandchildren; brothers. Men Pennignton of Hastings. Gaylord (Patsy) Pennington of Hastings; sisters-in law. Elaine Pennington of Hastings and Susan Pennington of Hastings; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, brothers. Lloyd (Junior). Herman, and Charles Pennington; sisters. Vera Abbott and Pauline Eggleston. Services will be held Thursday. Dec 7, 2060 at W ren Funeral Home Chaplain Carla Smith officiating. Bunal will be at the Dowling Cemetery Memorials mav be made to the Barrs community Hospice. Diabetes Association, or American Heart Association.; Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. ! NASHVILLE HASTINGS - Mr. Carl R Conrad, age 80. of Nashville/Hastings. died Monday. Dec. 4. 2000 at Tcndcrcarc of Hastings. Mr. Conrad was bom on Jan. 21. 1920 in Coals Grove. Ml. the son of Clyde and Ida (Hilton) Conrad. He was raised in the Coats Grove area and attended the Coals Greve School, gradua.ing in 1937 from Hastings High School. Mr. Conrad was a U.S. Navy veteran serving from Sept. 18. 1941 until Sept. 11. 1945. He was married to Zoe E. (Reynolds) Enzian on March 23. 1945 and she sur­ vives. He was employed at Clark Equipment Company in Battle Creek for 30 years, retiring in 1975. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 45. Life Member Sub. Vets of WW2, member Nashville V.F.W. Post No. 8260. Moose Lodge No. 628. enjoyed golfing, playing cards, traveling and especially the grand­ children. He served on the Clark Credit Committee and Board of Directors for 16 years on the Clark Employees Credit Union. He held many offices and Chairmanships in the Hastings American Legion. Mr. Conrad is survived by wife. Zoe; son. Dale Conrad of Kalamazoo. Donald (Chunhc) Conrad of Battle Creek; daugh­ ter, Carla Chisum of Orangevale, CA; step­ daughter. Madeline (Larry) Ricglc of Gobles. Ml; 11 grandchildren; several great and great great grandchildren; sister. Crystal (Paul) Barlow of Kelcva. Ml; broth­ er. Robert (Betty) Conrad of Lowell. Ml; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, two sisters, one brother, and step-son. Charles Enzian. Visitation will be held Fnday 10 a.m. until funeral time. Services will be held 11 a.m. Fnday. Dec. 8. 2000 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard E. Davis officiating with Flag Presentation by the Hastings American Legion Post No. 45. Burial will be at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Julia M. Shaw MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Julia M Shaw, age 89. of Middleville, passed away Sunday. December 3. 2000 al Tendercare, Hastings. Mrs. Shaw was born on July 12. 1911 in Charlotte, the daughter of Carson D. and Clara E. (Bishop) Moyer. She was raised in Charlotte anu graduated from Charlotte High School. She wcut on and earned a teaching certificate from County Normal and taught school for one year. Mrs. Shaw was employed at General Motors, during World War II. She also drove the ice-cream truck for Blue Ribbon Dairy until retirement. Mrs. Shaw was a homemaker, loved cooking, was an avid reader. She was ar. outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for fishing. gardening and the friendship of many. She was preceded in death by her husbands. Keith Cline and Milo Shaw; and a sister. June Marie Peters. Mrs. Shaw is survived by her nephew. Armand and Trcssa Peters of Central Lake, Michigan; two grand nephews; and a special friend, Samuel McKeown of Middleville. Funeral and committal services were held on Wednesday morning. December 6. 2000 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Lee F. Zachman officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Tendercare of Hastings. Arrangements were by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. HASTINGS - Mrs. Sh?ron J. Olson, age 50. of Hastings, died Friday. Dec. I. 2000 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on south M-37 north of Dowling. Mrs. Olson was born on June 14. 1950 in St. Johns. Ml. the daughter of Lyle and Ruby (McCullough) Dun-ham. She was raised in the Elsie. Ml area and graduated in 1968 from Ovid'Elsie High School. She went on to attend Adrian College, receiving her bachelor of arts degree in education with a minor in music in 1972. She was pursuing her master’s degree through Michigan State University. She was married to Carl Olson on March 28. 1976. marriage ending in divorce. She moved to the HastmgsDowling area in 1985 from Elsie. Ml. Sharon had been affiliated with Summit Pointe Behavioral Health Care of Calhoun County as a Master Social Worker, lecturer and trainer for the past 15 years. Through “Character Unlimited*’ as Community Training Director, she has conducted work­ shops in the field of ethics and character development in communities throughout Michigan and in numerous other states. She had worked in the Juvenile Court System and served as an adjunct professor at Western Michigan University. She had received numerous accolades from local, slate and federal authorities for her work. Prior to her joining Summit Pointe she was a teacher in the Woodland. Ml school for eight years teaching music and history. Mrs. Olson was a member of Country Chapel United Methodist Church. Church Board of Trustees, church Music Director, organist and special events co-ordinator. She also enjoyed sewing for family and friends. Mrs. Olson is survived by son. Carl (Kelli) Olson of Hastings; daughter. Bethany Olson of Hastings; granddaughter, Raclcc; mother. Ruby Dunham of Elsie. Ml; brother. David (Deb) Dunham of Elsie. Ml; and three nephews. She was preceded in death by her father. Services were held Wednesday. Dec. 6, 2000 at the Country Chapel-United Methodist Church in Dowling. Rev. Kay Pratt. Rev. Merlin Pratt. Rev. Mary Hom and Rev. Paul Frederick officiated. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan. Memorials may be made to the Sharon J. Olson Memorial Music Fund at Country Chapel or Tri-County New- Start Extended Family Services Program. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. |_______ Edward F. Cooley______ LAKE ODESSA - Eduard F. Cooley, age 84. of Lake Odessa, went to be with his Lord. Sunday morning. Dec. 3. 2000. Ed was born in Odessa Township on Feb. 29. 1916 to Ray and Verna (Fought) Cooley. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1933. and for most of his life worked for the Lake Odessa Canning Company. Ed was an avid Detroit Tigers fan and spent mans enjoyable hours working cross­ word puzzles. He was a long-time member of the Lake Odessa Lion’s Club. One of the most recent thrills in Ed’s life was being named the Grand Marshall, along with his wife. Susie, of the 2000 Fourth of July Parade in Lake Odessa. Ed is survived by Susie, his loving wife of 56 years; his children. Donald (Sue) Cooley of Grand Rapids. Peggy Coppess of Lansing, and Marilyn (Rob) Flessner of Onstead; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild, all of whom Ed loved dearly; his sister. Janet (Dale) Schairer of Birming­ ham. Ml; and many other loving relatives and dear friends. The funeral service was held on Wednesday at Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. If you cannot attend please sign the fam­ ily’s Memory Book at www.wrbobit.com. Memorial contnbutions may be made to the Lakewood United Methodist Church or the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel MORE OBITUARIES, continued on page 16 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 7. 2000 - Page 7 MCNEWS Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries, and Births... Keller-Middleton united in marriage Colemans celebrate 50th anniversary Jim and Carolyn Coleman were married in Ann Arbor, Michigan June 15, 1950. In June of this year, their family hosted a small gathering to celebrate their 50th an­ niversary. Children of the couple include Dave and Maggie Coleman. Sally and Jeff Keller and Mitch Coleman (deceased); grandchildren include Scott Coleman, luiuren Stineman. Andy Keller. Joey Keller and recently married Sarah Keller Middleton and her husband Bob. Sarah Ann Keller and Robert LcRoy Middleton, Jr. both of Hastings. Michigan were married in an evening candlelight cer­ emony on March 25, 2000. Pastor Kent Keller was the officiator of the ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. The maid of honor was Megan Kaiser and the bridesmaids included Lauren Triblc of Rochester Hills, Liz Lapckcs of Hastings and Amy Mcrntt of Sterling Heights, Michigan. The best man was Ty Middleton and groomsmen included Adam Hoisted of Freeport and Andy and Joey Keller, broth­ ers of the bride. The ushers were Jason Mc­ Cabe, Luke Warner and Jeremy Pond. Flower girl was Erikka Makowski, niece of the groom and Brian Albro. cousin of the bride. The master and mistress of ceremonies was sister and brother-in-law of the groom. Trade and Jason Makowski. Scripture readings were done by Jenny Middleton, sister of the groom. Music was done by Bob Oster with vocalists Mary Williams and John Merritt. The reception was held at Middle Villa in Middleville. Sarah is the daughter of Sally and Jeff Keller of Hastings. Robert is the son of Beverly and Robert Middleton. Sr. of Mid­ dleville. Sarah and Bob reside in Hastings. Michutka-Fraser to marry in April Edna Edwards to mark 90th Ms. Diane K. Michutka and Dr. Thomas G. Fraser. Maj.. USAF MC. both of Alexan­ dria. Virginia, announce their intent to marry. Ms. Michutka is the daughter of Delores and the late Victor Michutka of Lake Odessa. Michigan. She is a graduate of Lakewood High School. Eastern Michigan University, and the Washington Theological Union, she is currently a Catholic campus minister and assistant to the University Chaplain at Georgetown University in Washington. DC. Dr. Fraser is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Fraser of Youngstown. New York. He is a graduate of Lewiston-Porter High School, the University of Notre Dame, and Northwestern University Medical School. He serves in the United States Air Force Medical Corps at Andrews Air Force Base. Maryland. The couple will reside in Chicago after an April 2001 wedding. Edna Edwards will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Dec. 10. If you wish to help her celebrate, please send a card to 509 W’. Colfax. Hastings, co Tom Edwards. Her family is Tom and Noh. Scott. Jane. Christopher. Kelsey, Tiffany. Mike, Sandi. Alex. Tim. Kim. Jcrin, Justin and Julie. licenses Troy Aron Schradci. Lake Odessa and Amy Lee Adams. Lake Odessa. Richard Lee Stamm. Jr.. Hastings and Jessica Ann Pachuta. Hastings Kevin Douglas Stowell. Woodland and Heather Elizabeth Kauffman. Woodland. MATERIALS MANAGER Local Manufacturer in the automotive industry has an immediate opening for a highly motivated materials Manager. Primary responsibilities include materials planning, inventory control, supplier development, and cont-act negotiations. Qualified candidates will have 3-5 years experience in materials management, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of standard automotive practices. We offer a competitive wage with an excellent benefit package. Send written response to: Ad #117 Reminder c/o J-Ad Graphics. Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 The Ionia County Genealogy Society is having a break this month and will not meet until January at Lake Manor. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday. Dec. 14. at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. Vice President Richard Heaven has arranged for a musical program for this Christmas meeting. The Thornapplc Dul­ cimer group will play. The society will have open house at the Depot/Museum Dec. 31 with Tom Pickens the host. The depot still has dated mugs, centennial history books and a few cartons of gourmet pickles for sale. The cantata production at Central United Methodist Church will be Sunday, Dec. 10. at 7 p.m. All children from the church school will be included in the program. Then there will be the traditional Christmas Eve service Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. An Ionia item from a recent publication listed the death of Howard Allen. 76. of Ozark. Ark. His wife, Patricia, formerly lived in Lake Odessa and Woodland. She is the daughter of Leon and Betty Steams. Howard was survived also by a son, Greg, who lives in Colorado. The Allens formerly owned a sporting goods store north of Ionia before their move south for health reasons. The same edition listed the death of Mil­ ton Lusty, 87, formerly of Lake Odessa. He is survived by a half-sister. May Gallup, of Woodland, his guardian, nieces and nephews some of whom live in Hastings. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Another death of one with local connec­ tions is that of Sherman Gerald Pranger, 83. of Portland. His mother, Christena, and sis­ ter, Marge Carr, lived here. Ionia county council of VFW is looking for Pearl Harbor survivors. This annual din­ ner is being held t-.day, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. For details, call 527-6424. The new physician at Saranac is Charles Barker Jr. Both sets of grandparents lived in this area. His maternal grandparents were the late Rev. M. Luther and Edna Brokaw, who served parishes at Middleville and Lake Odessa. His paternal grandparents were the late William Barker Sr. of Clarksville Road and wife. Geraldine, who still resides in the family rural home. The new doctor graduated from MSU in 1992. He then continued his studies at the Osteo­ pathic college in Kansas City and graduated with his D.O. degree in 1996. Since then he has had his internship and residency at Met­ ropolitan Hospital inGrand Rapids. He. with his wife and children, live in Belding. World War II veterans still seek their comrades. The Army 2nd Division landed on Omaha Beach two days after D-Day. The next meeting is to be in Peoria, III., July 11­ 14. The Santa parade was held Saturday forenoon. It started at the fairgrounds with noisy Tire trucks, police escort, floats, a few horses and Santa riding on a tractor drawn rig. Youth from Central UMC passed out “snowballs" as they marched along the route, but they were actually edible popcorn balls. Their float won first prize. The Red Cross Bloodmobilc will be in town for the sixth time this calendar year. Hours arc from noon until 5:45 Monday, Dec. 18. Marian Durkee is in charge of details. Michigan relatives of Dr. Robert Somers, formerly of Payne Lake, received word of his death on Saturday evening. His wife Jeanette (Quayle) died toward the end of his years in western Barry County. The Somers were members of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Two of his surviving grandchildren arc Patty (Mrs. Norman) Knorr of Wayland and Michael (Karen) Morse of Richland. His daughters are Mrs. James (Jean) Morse of Fremont and Mrs. Tom (Carolyn) McPherson of Georgia. Dr. Somers had been in a retirement home in Georgia in recent years and recently in a nursing home. He had worked for the USDA in Beltsville, Md., following his graduation from MAC in veterinary medi­ cine. Sharon Dunlnm Olsen, who died in an auto accident on Friday evening was a Lakewood teacher in the 1970s. From Florida comes the health news that Roberta King is to have a knee replacement on Dec. 6. Marge McDowell will have the same procedure Dec. 27. Don and Marge have a new address, same park, but now on drive A-46. Retired teacher Leah Abbott will have a birthday anniversary on Dec. 12. "Fiddler on the Roof” was very well done by the orchestra, vocal groups, dancers and speakers on three nights last Eager fourth-graders brought decorations made at school to the Depot just before Thanksgiving to add their touches for "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas.’ Customer Thelma Curtis inspects a decorated shovel al the sales booth of Jan­ ice Leak and her sister Donna Tyler during Christmas Round the Town. Customer Nina Butler of Darby Read makes a purchase- from Historical Society member Richard Heaven at the Depot. Laura Smith finishes her long stint of accompanying the orchestra at the first per­ formance of the school musical. She and husband, teacher Ken Smith, live at Pot­ terville week - Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The music was Russian in style, different than the western European music to which we are accustomed. Band Director David McQueen was one of the directors. New band instructor Jane Detweiler led the orchestra. Vocal instructor Valone Bunday was a key figure in the production. Dec. 7 is Pearl Harbor Day! Thank a vet­ eran for his involvement in World War II. CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS REAL ESTATE AUCTIONEERING SERVICES The Crty of Hastings is soliciting Proposals fix Real Estate Auctioneering Senrices to facilitate the sale of a residential property located within the City of Hastings. Proposals may be submitted to the Office of the Hastings City Clerk. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Please dearly note on the outside of the bid submittal documents Proposal for Auctioneenng Services Questions regarding this Request for Proposals should be directed to Jeff Mansfield by mail at the above address or by phone at (613) 945-2468 Proposals are due at the above address no later than 5 00 p.m. on December 19.2000 The City of Hastings reserves the nght to award a contract for these senrices in a man­ ner which the City deems to be in its best interest, price and other factors considered QUALITY COLOR FILM PROCESSING • J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on Broadway ♦ » �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday December 7 2000 LEGAL NOTICES Notice OF Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Gerry E Hathaway, stngie man (original mortgagors) to MCA Mortgage Corporation mortgagee dated October 18. 1995 and recorded on October 24, 1995 in Liber 643. on Page 372. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Mortgage Company West. F.'K/A Mellon Mortgage Company. Assignee by an assignment dated December 19. 1995 which was recorded on February 23. 1996 in Liber 652. on Page 693.Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is clamed to be due at the da n hereof the sum of THIRTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 78100 dollars (S35.170.78). including interest at 8 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1 00 p.m . on January 11.2001 Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 6 of Block 6 of Samuel Roush's Addition to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof m bber 1 of Plats. Page 23. The redemption period shall be 6 month (s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated November 30. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200025588 Stallions (12/28) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Raymond C Eldred a single man (original mort­ gagors) to Capstone Mortgage Corp Mortgagee dated September 28. 1998 and recorded on October 2. 1998 in Liber Document No 1018846 Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company of California NA as Custodian or Trustee Assignee by an assignment dated October 2. 1998. which was recorded on July 22 1999. m Liber Document No 1032841 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT AND 02/100 dollars (548,488 02). including interest at 12 950% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 10/1 and 4/1 of each year Under the power of sale contained in sad mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 100 pm., on December 21. 2000 Sad premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Beginning at the East 1/4 corner of Section 28. thence South 319 15 feet, thence West 56.21 feet for beginning, tnence South 285 feet, thence West 1920 feet, thence North 285 feet, thence East 1920 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated November 9. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Frte *200023833 Cougars (12/7) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Hiemstra and Victoria Hiemstra husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. dba America s Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated December 6. 1999, and recorded on December 20. 1999 in Liber Document No 1039348. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTYFOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTYFOUR AND 44/100 DOLLARS ($44,274.44) including interest at 12.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, of some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1 00 p.m. on January 4. 2001. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The East 1/2 of Lots 81 and 82. Plat of the Village of Orangeville, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on page 14. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 16. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fde *200023897 Mustangs (12/. 4) State of Michigan Probate Court Barry County Circuit Court * Family Division PUBLICATION OF NOTICE File No. 2000-23016-DE In the matter of Julia M Shaw. Deceased SS« 368 26 5680 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS tndudrg whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following Take notice on December 21. 2000, at 11:30 am., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Hastings City Bank requesting that W Scon McKeown, of 500 Edward Street. Mddleville Michigan and Hastings City Bank of 150 W Court Street. Hastings. Michigan be appointed Co-per­ sonal representatives of the Estate of Julia M Shaw, deceased who resided at Hastings Tendercare. 240 E North St.. Hastings. Michigan with a residence located at 7220 Middleville Road. Middleville. Michigan, and who died December 3. 2000, and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated August 18. 1994 be admrtted to probate. It is also requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented W. Scott McKeown or Hastings City Bank, named/proposed co-personal repre­ sentatives within 4 months of the date of publica­ tion of this notice December 5. 2000 SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE A LONGSTREET Richard J. Hudson (P15220) 607 North Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 945 3495 Hastings City Bank 150 W Court Street Hastings. 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Last weekend, our b-year-old son came home from his visitation with Jerome and told me he had had dinner at Grandma's house and that "Daddy brought a nice lady ." I am so angry with my parents I could spit nails. How could they put my son in such a position and be friendly lo this woman be­ hind my back-’ Please help me handle this before it destroy s w hat left of our relation­ ship. Black Sheep in Atlanta Dear Atlanta Apparently, your parents are very fond of Jerome and have decided that they will continue to see him regularly They have every right to do this \ow that Jerome is no longer married, he is free to sec another woman and include her when­ ever he chooses While it is somewhat in­ sensitive for your parents to invite this woman to their home, it is their choice, not yours. I understand your anger, but your attitude makes you appear mcanspinted and vindic­ tive. The bitterness you arc harboring is go­ ing to destroy you unless you give it up and learn to be more accepting of the situation I recommend counseling. You need help NOW Uninvite guests? Dear Ann Landers: I am planning a small wedding, which will take place in six weeks. My fiance and I are in our late 30s. Here’s the problem: Some invited guests cannot attend and have passed their invita­ tions along to their grown children and grandchildren. I can live with that, but now my niece wants to bring her four sons, all under the age of 9. A woman I work with has informed me that she is bringing her two grown children. Another co-worker, who was not invited, cornered my fiance and had the nerve to ask him for an invita­ tion. He said. ‘•Fine Please come”' It isn’t that wc don't like tHCAc people. Ann. it s just that wc wanted our wedding to be small and intimate. People keep inviting themselves, and the guest list is getting to­ tally out of hand. How can wc tell these people "no" without alienating family members and losing friends? Pre-Mari­ tal ly Stressed. Dear Stressed: Since you have already told these people it is OK if they come, you cannot tell them they are no longer wel­ come. There is no acceptable way to "untnvitc" friends and family members And now for the lesson: Unless you re­ place that macaroni where your spine should be. you are destined to have this sort of trouble all your life. When someone in­ forms you they arc bringing extra guests, the response should be. "So sorry. Wc -im­ ply do not have the space." You must leant how to say NO. and refuse to let others im­ pose their wishes on you. This will take a lot of gumption, but the rewards will be worth it. ♦ Dear Ann Landers: Vour columns helped me quit smoking after 15 years of being a tobacco addict. 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Ann landers a Dear Ann Landers: I liked your sympa­ thetic response to “Need Some < iuidance." the Catholic woman whose ex-husband made her promise before a statute of st Mary that she would never remarry I am a Protestant pastor, but I believe that anyone with good theological training would tell the woman that an oath made un­ der pressure is neither valid nor binding Perhaps she could go bjvk to the statute o! St. Miry. explain that the oath was not her idea, and ask to be released from her promise to uphold it She sound' like a good woman, and I think perhaps God may have arranged something better for her R.G. in Boston Dear Boston And you sound Ilk. i good man. Any husband who would insist his wife promise that m the event of hi* death she would never remarry is selfish and con­ trolling Ixyond the point of decency Mak­ ing n a religious oath is particularly despi­ cable Thank you for coming to her de­ fense She needed help, and you provided it Student hurt Dear Ann Landers: Mom divorced Dad three year ago I was 15. They had not got­ ten along tor quite some lime, and when they finally split. I was relieved. A tew weeks ago. I was awarded an aca­ demic scholarship, and a dinner was held to honor all scholarship recipients Dad said he would like to come, but he might have to work late and couldn't promise anything. Mom said she wouldn't come if there was any chance that my father might show up Die result was neither one of them came. All the other scholarship winners had their families present, and I was embar­ rassed and hurt that nobody was there for me I hadn’t asked them to sit together. Il would have been perfectly fine if they sat on opposite ends of the auditorium. Is there anything I can say to make my parents realize that their bchav ior is hurtful /fed to me and it would help a lot if they could be civ il to each other ’ New Jersey Daugh­ ter. Dear Daughter How sad that some di­ vorced parents use their children to punish one .mother Please clip this column and make two copies Send one to vour father and another to your mother You don't need to enclose a letter of explanation. Just make sure vou put your name and address on the envelope This will be more effective than anything you might say I hope all divorced parents will pay close attention to what you have written. You spoke for a great many children today. Don’t cheat Dear Inn Landers: I've been married five years and have two beautiful daughters. I love my wife, but I'm not "in love" with her anymore. This past year. I've grown close to a fe­ male co-worker "Minnie" and I talk about everything and anything. Our relationship is very open, and we have lots of fun to­ gether The problem is I'm starting to have feelings for her. but I don't want to cross that line Minnie is also married, and she has already told me she cares deeply for me. I am afraid of what might happen - and I’m not sure I am strong enough (or will­ ing) to resist What should I do? Name­ less in the United States. Dear Nameless: Douse that flame before it burns your house down. Workplace flirta­ tions are difficult to extinguish, but you must do it or suffer dire consequences. Pray for strength, and good luck. T&’ith Announcements GIRL, Zoic Mane Uff. bom on Sept. 18th. 2000 at Sacred Heart Hospital. Yankton. South Dakota to Stacy Allen Humphreys and Enc Uff. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 3 4 inches long. Proud grandparents arc Valery Allen of Spring Hill. Florida and Larry Allen Sr.. Glasglow. Kentucky, and Rob and Deb Uff. New York. Welcoming baby Zoic home is big sister Alicia Rose. GIRL, Dcstincy Mane, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 20. 2(XX) at 12:48 p.m. to Katie Jo Moms of Vermontville. Weighing 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRI.. Allison Iiospriai on Nov. 20, 2fxXJ at 4.13 pan. to Steve and Amy Collins of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 14 oz. and 7 I inches long. GIRU Paige Mane, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. IS. 2<MM) at 6:00 a.m. to Dou­ glas and Tanya Wocm of Freeport. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOW Brady Ross, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Nov. 17. 2000 at 11:56 p.m. to Sandi and Brent Eckardl of Lake Odessa. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Kailyn McKenna, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 16. 2000 al 5:58 p.m. to Robyn and Jeff lolkersma of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Joseph Edward II. born at Pennock ho>pjuiifon ^i*,J4. 2(|00ui. 12.02 p.m. to JulK Moy ofNiuhvilte. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Nathan James, bom at Pennock I lospital on Nov. 21.2000 at 8:20 a.m. to Kecia and Mike Dillon of Alma. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 1 '2 inches long. GIRL, Stacie Skylcr. born at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 10. 2000 al 9:29 a.m. lo Har­ ry and Cheryl Ellison of Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Bryce Daniel, born at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 23. 2000 at 3:05 a.m. to Anne and Doug Klein of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21.5 inches long. GIRL, Emmalcc Maureen, bom at Bennock Hospital on Nov. 14, 2000 at 12:10 a.m. lo Tammie and Chad VanSycklc of Dowling. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Devin Troy. bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 17. 2000 at 7:12 p.m. to Luke and Renee Haywood of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRU Cassandra Ann, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 14. 2000 at 11:30 p.m. to Gayland and Donna Adkins of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6.5 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. For Your Convenience... Use the NEW SERVICE at <!-Ad Graphics Quality PHOTO PROCESSING! Fast, Quality, Convenient! NEWS of the LOCAL AREA can be read each week in The Hastings BANNER Call Us at 945-9554 to subscribe Published by...J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Contact Us...ON LINE at: www.Jadnews.coni for up to the moment news information. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday December 7. 2000 - Page 9 Charles A. Casey F/2c writes from the R/S Navy yard at Charleston, S.C. By Joyce F. Wcinbrecht Sunday. Nov. 5, 1944. “Dear Folks, It seem like I am always ready to do something or have just finished with something of a different nature. Well, today I have been so busy I have not had time to start a letter. One-third of the crew is gathered around the table playing cards or poker to make it more clear, and spacious as the table is, I still can't get a seat within a foot of the scats around the table. So I fig­ ured something would have to come to a head, so I am here in my sack, writing. “I got up the nerve yesterday to wash my clothes, but the skipper changed that in a flash. He had me over to the pre-commis­ sioning building correcting soir.t books that had to be changed, and then last night I went on liberty, so I forsook my duty. “The other day I heard a Limey and an American sailor discussing the relative size of their country’s largest flag ship, and as I strove to hear it all the argument became so heated that I did not have to get any nearer to them, to hear plainly. The Limey had the floor at the mon>ent and he said, *Our flag ship is so long that our captain has to drive up and down the deck with a jeep to inspect his men on Saturday.' Quote the surprised American sailor, 'Some ship ain't it, but you ought to see ours. It is so large the cap­ tain had to put an extra set of tires in the back seat and put gas stations at regular intervals with which to refuel his jeep while on his inspecting tour.’ “One of our boys that is working in the chow hall had a conversation the other day, and the fellow said he was from Hastings, and had moved from there to Battle Creek. He didn't know me, but said he knew Rex Casey. I haven't met the fellow yet and I don't know his name, but I think I can arrange it so I can meet the fellow and introduce myself. “I have been over to the gymnasium this afternoon playing and getting a workout out of it too, but it is all in the game of basket­ ball. The base also has a swimming pool, which is newly painted and tomorrow is the day it reopens. It will be the first fresh water I have been swimming in since last fall. By the way. have you seen any snow yet or is il too early yet? Down here in Charleston, the inhabitants don’t know what a snow is until the last of December, or rather they don’t know what a frost is until Dec. 15th. “I went to a show this evening and it was a fair picture, but the seats were so hard that when one skinny fellow came in and sat down, I would have sworn on a stack of Bibles that someone had deliberately dropped a bunch of rocks on a board plank. “Don't expect too much from me this year because I cannot live up to it, but I will try to do my best. We may not have many more pay days here in the states and I will not have much time to shop around. 'The lights are about to finish the finale, so will bring down the curtain on a perfect day. Sincerely, Charles.” Nov. 13, 1944. “Dear Mother, “Aunt Daisy must be running competi­ tion with Russell. I don’t want to be a non­ committal fool, but who did she name the baby after? Kenneth Allan is a name that seems to fit him like a glove. “From the figure you gave me on the amount of pistons, it sounds as though you were doing a first rate job of mass produc­ tion. I am inclined to be a little skeptical about your working on the big punch press. “I was anxious to sec a change in the White House this fall also, but I guess that there arc a lot more people who arc blinded by little good he has done, that they are blind to the mistakes, which arc aplenty! “Christmas is just around the comer and because of that the ten spot I intended to send Dale, will be only five because I would like to get a few presents for you folks back home. “Dear Dale, Your helping mother is the best thing that can be expected of you. As long as I am not home you ought to be able to attend to the few details, which I did. I know you will be well able to carry on with­ out my help. “Our engineering officer came back just this morning and that will mean I will have to get on the ball and I may even be put back in school, which means pushing a pen­ cil again. “Dear Levi, the cellar sure keeps you busy don’t it? I think to do a job right a per­ son has to take a little time in doing it. “The puppies must be thriving under you and mom and Dale's care. “Well, seeing as to how everything back home is okay I can sleep in peace tonight. Sincerely, Charles. P.S. Dear mother, do not make any effort to get me anything for Christmas as I have everything I need." Nov. 16. 1944. “Dear Folks, I am very appreciable of you getting me an iron. I never expected you would be able to get an iron as it is 1 didn’t actually need it. as the whole crew chipped in together and bought three steam irons. “Lctha surely can’t have forgotten your TN HONOR OF F STUDENTS > a *■ OF^R HIGH UH001. ■■I SI iTtl.M! S'-CRIFICl ‘' ;<: .v \ p !: ■ ’ ' -- * F rt A \ r ’ A detail from the Soldiers Monument at Johnson Field, honoring the 33 Hast.ngs High School students who lost their lives in World War II. address, but she might be just holding you all in suspense. “I’m not been doing much today, but to go to school for a little more training in gunnery and this afternoon I played casino till around three o'clock. “I may not be able to get you a present for Christmas this year Dale, but I think that by the time your birthday is at its peak I may be financially substantial to get you a fairly decent present. “I had to lay off a minute to protect my interests. There is one crew moving out tomorrow and I went to the storeroom and got my hammock and mattress so I would have it when we move out. “A busy day tomorrow coming up so will ring off for now. Sincerely, Charles. P.S. I haven't received your iron as yet, but expect it in the near future." The next letter, dated Dec. 12, 1944, has an address of U.S.S. L.S. M. (R) 194. Fleet P.O., New York. N.Y. on the front side of the envelope. On the back of the envelope the return address is: Charles Casey, F2/C, 313­ 93-09, U.S.S.L.S. M(R) 194, do Fleet P.O., San Francisco. California. “Dear Folks, Just a line to let you know that all is going fine here and that now more than ever I do sincerely wish that I could sec some snow. “We have been moving around quite a bit lately and just arrived in Panama only yes­ terday. I received the iron and fruit cake and am glad to hear that you got the handker­ chief all right. “Am pleased to hear that Levi is pro­ gressing with the cellar wall. I am on mess cook now and it is much better than bilge diving? “I sec the first flying fish I ever will on the sea on our trip down. “Is Dale doing all right in school? Pana­ ma is so hot in December it makes the Fourth of July back home seem like a cold winter day. Bui that is nothing. You can lay an egg in your palm and it will get boiled in record time without having to use any water at all. “Not much doing here and I have to be moving so will ring off. Sincerely. Charles.” Jan. 4. 1945. “Dear Folks, Have been busy as a hen scratching for gravel on a tin roof. I missed being home at Christmas this year, but will make it all up to you next year. I received your fruit cake last month and it was all ok. It was a little stale the second day. “The iron works perfectly, except it gets all heated up over nothing at all. “Sure wish I could sec some snow this winter, but I guess that little wish will have to be denied me. “Dale may have my skiis. as I have no further use for them or the ice skates. The skates may be overly large, but he can wear them next year, with a couple pair of woolen socks. “Wc have been getting good chow all along, compared to the regular Navy chow. Maybe it is because we have the best cook in all the whole fleet. “Liberty in this town is as good as can be expected for an old sailor’s town. In com­ parison to our home town, you go down Hastings streets looking for the few ser­ vicemen. Here in San Diego a sailor goes down the streets noting the few civilians. “Am pleased to bear that Dale is improv­ ing in his scholarship. I hope he turns out to be twice the best in school this year. “Keep up the good work on the home front and a Happy New Year to all. Sincere­ ly. Charles. P.S. Am sending you a pillow case from San Diego.” Jan. 12, 1945. Somewhere in the Pacific. “Dear Mother. Dale. Levi: In grateful memory of ftprlrs A. £asetj WHO DIED IN THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY AT 5fa. Pacific Area, attached Cfffi (S) 194, 21 jfturaarjj 1945 The flag raising on Iwo Jima. Six Marines took part in this ceremony: Pfc. Ira Hayes, Pfc. Franklin Sousley, Sgt. Michael Strank, Navy Pharmacist Mate 2nd/C, John Bradley, Pfc. Rene Gagnon and CpI. Harlon Block Only three of the six men left Iwo Jima alive. This photo was taken by Associated Press photographer, Joe Rosenthal. “I find it hard at times to write to you, that is to say it is difficult to write about nothing in particular without indulging in little out of the way and discuss some mili­ tary matter of some sort. “Everything is so calm and peaceful out here in the wide expanse where you don’t sec anything green except the lighter shade of green in the vegetables. “It has taken me a long time to realize what a home of my own would be like, but this being tied dow'n is what I don't believe I can ever get accustom to. “There is one lonely albatross that has been following us all the way from our last port, and strange as it seems, I believe he hasn't rested for any length of time at all. The bird during the day, flics around the ships and through them ceaselessly all day and every now and then his wing tips will touch the water and send the salt water spraying over himself, as if he were lousy and doing the little maneuver to rid himself of the lice. “Well, the days seem like months. The monotomy is so intense, but the ship in itself is like a woman. If you do not give it your undivided attention, it is apt to go to pieces or go bad. “Don’t feel slighted if I don’t write every day, as that is quite impossible, as there are no mailboxes, no morning postman, or last but not least, there are not any morning papers. Not much more to add so will ring off. Charles “A” Casey F2C." The final letter in this series was written on Jan. 26, 1945, on U.S.S. LSM (R) 194 stationary in red ink. He writes: “Dear Folks, Will drop you a line to let you know that al! is well with me. I am sending you two pictures I had taken in town. I want you to keep one and give the other to Grandmother Johncock as she said she would like to have one. "Everyone on board ship is just now beginning to get acquainted enough to get along well with one another. “I have been in the gallery for the past few days and I like it so much better than the engine room that I think that I will strike for cook instead. We have two good cooks and they really know their stuff when the crisis comes. “How is Dale doing in school? The last letter from you sounded as though he were on the top rail and still climbing. He docs not go to the Wilkins’ as much as he used to. docs he? I have picked up some more foreign money as of lately and will have more in the near future, if I can locate it. “I am pleased to hear that you had a real Christmas holiday this year. Wc also had a turkey, but the catch was, I had to help clean it. Wc... this is the end of a perfect day. so will hang up. Sincerely. Charles." Letters written by Alice Casey Card to Charles Casey dated Jan. 19. 1945. Jan. 25, 1945, Feb. I. 1945. Feb. 18. 1945, and Feb. 25, 1945 and April 5, 1945, were returned to the family unopened all post marked and dated in Washington, D.C. Iwo Jima. a volcanic island, five miles long and two miles wide at its widest point, located 750 miles from the capital of Japan, was considered to be of great importance to the American forces and a movement was made to capture it. It was a costly prize however. The cave covered island was well fortified by the Japanese. The attempt to put American Marines on the land led to a long hard fight beginning on Feb. 19. 1945. The night of Feb. 21-22 and the day of Feb. 23 there was a senes of violent battles with counter attacks from the Japanese. The total losses for this invasion, which lasted from Feb. 19 through March 26 had an estimated loss of 20.000 Japan­ ese. American Marines. 26,000 killed and the U.S. Navy lost 900 sailors and had 2,000 men wounded. Charles A. Casey was one of those sailors killed. He died on Feb. 21 and was buried at sea. He would have been 18 years old if he had lived until April 27. Sources: Letters and materials saved by his mother Alice Johncock Casey Hard; his brother Dale Casey wAn shared the materi­ als with us; The Story' of World War II. Total War. Random House; History of World War !/. Francis Trevelyan Miller; Universal Book and Bible House. Philadelphia. PA; The World Book Reid Enterprises. Inc.. Chicago Hl.. The Great Battles of World War II. Volume I. the Pacific Island, Charles E. Pfannes and RctorA. Salmone. Kensington Publishing Corp. The letters and the materials, along with the pillow and pictures from this series will become property ofBernard Museum, cour­ tesy of Dale Casey and his family. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire. Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 Special of the Week HE STANDS IN THE UNBROKEN LINE OF PATRIOTS WHO HAVE DARED TO DIE THAT FREEDOM MIGHT LIVE. AND GROW AND INCREASE ITS BLESSINGS FREEDOM LIVES AND THROUGH IT HE UVES- The Memorial received by the Casey family honoring Charles A Casey Call 616-948-8000 Today or toll tree 1 -888-494-5539 �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 7 2000 Barry County gridders create havoc on the fields J-Ad’s All-Barry County one wonderful occasion There were iwo limes lhai I experienced a glowing feeling inside of me this week. The first was Sunday when my good friend Luke Howell decided to sil by me during church service. As I’ve gotten older. I've learned how to deal quite well with being alone, but when others arc by me. it sure makes life that much more enjoyable. I guess that's where the importance of a family really comes into play. The second time I felt wonderful inside was Monday when wc held the annual JAd Giaphics All-Barry County event at Hastings High School and Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. During this time, I reunited myself with over 125 of Barry County’s finest athletes, took their pictures and took them out for a scrumptious lunch at Arby's. (Thanks to all of the restaurant workers who helped us lo gel through a very busy hour) It was a great day and the athletes made Il a very special event for me personally. Many came ur to me. thanked me. thanked J-Ad and spoke lo me about other things going on in their athletic careers or in their lives. To stay young all you really need to do is look inside the mind of the youth. That is why I decided long ago lo pass over the news world for one J find much more pleasurable and less dramatic, youth sports. For over 10 years this has been my career, and despite the crazy hours and the other tough situations. I remain content with the world that I have chosen. But I have a lol of people to thank. The J-Ad outing Monday would not have been possible without the assistance of J-Ad Graphic's sports sponsors, my bosses at J-Ad who help to finance this great opportunity, the athletic directors and assistants from the five Barry County high schools, the helping hands at Hastings High School (such as coach Jeff Keller) and the athletes who arc the reason why wc have such an event. In today's Hastings Banner you will find stories and photos for All-Barry County. Wc realize that this probably should have been in the newspaper a couple of weeks ago and it is our goal to possibly arrange that for the years to come. Still, wc arc happy that wc can have such a gathering and I hope that everyone realizes how important it is to not just the athletes, but to all involved, especially this sports editor. (It was even more important this week, since the Broncos lost in the Mid-American Conference football championship) There it is. short and sweet and without any left-wing (what?) political opinions. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out lo Grandpa Elwin Curtis and to the family of Lani Forbes. Thanks again... We'll talk to you soon. J-Ad eagers have lots of skill and savvy The talent pool for selecting this years J-Ad Graphics' All-Barry County girls' basketball teams made the process a tough one to complete. All five schools had players who could shoot the rock, crash the boards, make sweet dishes in the paint or dazzle the crowds by hustling for loose balls. The Lakewood Vikings won a district title and placed two athletes on the first team. It was definitely a great season and without further adieu, here are the All­ Barry County hoop stars: freshman leader of the Delton squad. Was No. 1 in scoring (10.0), rebounds (6.0), assists (2.2), steals (2.5), three-point field goals (8) and field goal percentage (42.25). Also was one of the team's top defensive players. • Katie Noteboom (Hastings): A senior forward. Noteboom had averages of eight points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 3.1 blocks. Was named All-O-K While Conference first team and is an MHSAA Scholar Athlete. Led the Saxons in minutes, field goals, rebounds and blocks. • Erin Palmer (Middleville): The senior guard was the team's top scorer. 1st Team • Sarah Cook (Maple Valley): A three-year varsity starter who played point guard for the Lions. A junior. Cook led the team in assists (75) and steals (106). Set the school record for steals. Was second in scoring (238 points, 11.9 average) for Maple Valley and third in blocks. • Laura Dipert (Hastings): Averaged 8.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3 steals and 1.5 assists as a sophomore guard. Was first for Hastings for points, free throw attempts, free throw makes and steals and second for assists. Connected on 31 percent of her field goal attempts. • Audra Love (Lakewood): The senior forward averaged 15 points per game. 8 rebounds. 2 steals, shot 52 percent from the field and was first team Capital Circuit. • Stephanie Maciasz (Lakewood): The senior center, who will play volleyball next season at Grand Valley Slate University, averaged 14 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocked shot and shot 50.1 percent from the field. Was second team Capital Circuit. • Kortni Matteson (Delton): A 2nd Team • Megan Garvey (Maple Valley): A first year varsity starter, the freshman forward lopped her team in scoring (254, 12.7), was third in rebounding (106) and steals (62) and fourth in assists (40). ■ Jessie Grant (Maple Valley): A first year varsity player, the sophomore guard was second in rebounding (108), second in blocked shots, second in steals (83), second in assists (44) and third in scoring (233, 11.1) for the Lions. • Andrea Koch (Lakewood): As a senior point guard, Koch averaged 6 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals. A leader on the floor for the Vikings. Made third team Capital Circuit. • Erin Robertson (Middleville): Was Middleville's top rebounder and also finished second in scoring. CAGERS... Cont. on page 13 Girls' basketball honored athletes for Barry County, (starting front row from left) Katie Noteboom, Sarah Cook, Audra Love. Steph Maciasz. Enn Palmer, Kortni Matteson, 1 aura Dipert, Sara Williams. Andrea Koch. Erin Robertson, Amanda Welker, Meagan Garvey and Jessica Grant. J It was a gridiron campaign that featured a number of area standouts and two area teams — Delton and Maple Valley — that represented their schools in the post­ season playoffs. To close out the season. J-Ad Graphics has announced its 2000 All-Barry County football teams. The stars arc abundant on both offense and defense. Some of those stars even gained recognition on the All­ State teams. Listed below are football standouts from the five area high schools. Hastings. Delton. Maple Valley, Lakewood and Middleville. Enjoy: OFFENSE 1st Team • Dan Roth (Delton): At 6-0, 270, Roth was All-KVA J offensive tackle. • Jay Hillard (Lakewood): The 6­ 0, 210-pound senior had an 86 percent blocking grade and -nade the Capital Circuit first team. • Bill Ferris (Delton): A big reason why the Panthers averaged 400 yards rushing per game. Can bench press 450 and runs the 40 in 5.0. The 5-11, 278-pound senior was named All-Stale. • Kyle Lackscheide (Maple Valley): The 6-3, 286-pound senior was named to the All-SMAA squad. • Eric Goris (Maple Valley): A two-way player, the 6-3, 220-pound senior made first team all-league as well. • Tony Harmer (Lakewood): The 5- 8, 180-pound senior had the highest blocking grade on the team at 90 percent Was first team Capital Circuit. • Dan Brinks (Middleville): The senior is said to be one of the strongest on the team. Was an O-K Blue selection as a center. • Jeff Ellenbaas (Lakewood): A 6-0,175-pound junior Ellenbaas hauled in 21 passes for 399 yards and scored two touchdowns. Was second team Capital Circuit. • Jake Schrock (Lakewood): Was named the best signal caller in the Capital Circuit for a senior season that included 725 rushing (10 touchdowns) and 859 passing (five touchdowns). • Rod Reynolds (Delton): A two­ time KVA performer, Reynolds not only could block, but caught 11 balls for 118 yards. • Sean Tefft (Hastings): Started three years and was all-league twice as a defensive back (eight interceptions in his prep career). As a senior running back, averaged 5.4 yards per carry (809 yards), with 12 touchdowns and 72 total points. Was 6-of-7 passing (two touchdowns) and caught 13 passes for 144 yards. • David Overbeek (Delton): The 6-1,205-pounder ran for over 1,051 yards and scored 18 touchdowns. Coach Rob Heethuis said he "earned every yard; he’s a hard nose kid." • Jacob Cole (Maple Valley): Named All-SMAA, Cole ran for 1,102 yards and scored 17 touchdowns. Tallied 126 total points. • Zac Fulmer (Hastings): Had five field goals over 30 yards and scored 46 points during the last two seasons. Was 25-of-27 on points after touchdowns and 8-of-10 on field goals. Had a kickoff average of 54.8 (five-yard-line). DEFENSE 1st Team • Joe Keller (Hastings): A twoyear starter, Keller was an all-league linebacker this season as a junior and made honorable mention as a sophomore. Has five interceptions in his career, including one he returned for a touchdown versus Forest Hills Central. Leading tackler in Barry County the last two years with 122 this season. Was also the leading punier in the O-K White with a 38.9 average. • Nathan Rounds (Hastings): Showed "outstanding improvement" and "outstanding dedication," according to Saxon coach Jeff Keller. Managed 83 tackles. • Brett Vernon (Middleville): Al 6-1, 225 Vernon was a dominant player from his nose guard position. Was named to the All-O-K Blue team twice. This season had three and a half sacks, a fumble recovery and 56 tackles and 77 assists. • Bill Ferris (Delton): Was a oneman wrecking machine in Delton’s triumph over Pennfield. Had 13 sacks. 56 tackles and five fumble recoveries for the season. • Wyatt Federau (Lakewood): The 6-3, 210-pounder had 69 tackles, two fumble recoveries, five sacks and was named to the Capital Circuit squad. • Dan Slaughter (Hastings): Was Hastings* second most frequent tacicler the last two years, collecting 113 as a junior linebacker in 2000. • Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley): Was fourth in Barry County with 99 tackles. The senior linebacker had 14 tackles for losses and broke up two pass attempts. Was All-SMAA. • J.T. Charron (Delton): Led Barry County with eight interceptions. A three-year starter. • Jeremie Coplin (Delton): A senior linebacker, Coplin made 57 First team offense for Barry County football, (starting with front row from left) Dan Roth. Jay Hillard. Bill Ferris. Kyle Lackscheide, Eric Goris. Dan Brinks, Jeff Ellenbaas. Jake Schrock, Rod Reynolds. Sean Tefft. David Overbeek, Jacob Cote and Zac Fulmer. Not present. Tony Harmer. Defense first teamers, (starting with front row from left) Joey Keller, Jeremie Coplin, Nathan Rounds. Brett Vernon, Bill Ferris, Wyatt Federau, Dan Slaughter, Jeff Rhoades. J.T. Charron. Tim Wawiemia, Aaron Lalone, Scott Secor and Scott Styf. tackles, had four fumble recoveries and one quarterback sack. Was honorable mention All-KVA. • Tim Wawiemia (Maple. u:!6><)£? an ' . wu lo aoo so lltw bM Valley): An All-SMAA pick. Wawiemia made 25 tackles and broke up three pass attempts. . xMq --aaxaUKX, ... . tn uia*u GRIDDERS...continued on page TC' Tennis team includes many court-proven athletes With the Hastings tennis team making a return visit lo Slate and a number of area netters compiling impressive win­ loss records, the 2000 J-Ad Graphics All­ Barry County tennis team certainly has plenty of punch. Both the singles and the doubles players on this fall's squad came away with league honors, regional accolades and even mention at the stale level. Here arc the top netters in Barry County: Singles • Erin Bradley (Hastings): As a junior, finished third at No. 3 singles in the O-K While Conference. Finished second at regionals and captured a first round triumph at Slate. • Kristi Anne Eldridge (Lakewood): Played four years at No. I and collected 40 wins. Voted team's "MVP" all four years and was a captain as a senior. • Erin Holmes (Hastings): Had a 2000 record of 16-3 and was an O-K Blue Conference at No. 2. Made all league and was a regional semifinalist. • Kim Karmes (Hastings): Set Saxon records for most wins (70) during her four years of playing No. 1 singles. Qualified for the State finals all four years and won a first round match at State in 2000. Finished third in the O-K White Conference as a senior. • Amanda VanBuren (Hastings): Finished second at regional' playing No. 2 singles as a sophomore and won her first round match at the State finals. • Teresa Venton (Middleville): Went 13-6 al No. 1 and finished third in the O-K Blue Conference. Named to the all league team. Doubles • Jessica Price and Veronika Villa (Middleville): Compiled a record of 15-6 and were all-league honorable mention. Made it to the regional semifinals. • Cary Middlebush and Brittany Pflug (Middleville): The Trojan team were runner-up at regional. Had an overall record of 18-4. J-Ad's All-Barry County tennis team, (starting with front row. from left to right) Kristi Anne Eldndge. Teresa Venton. Erin Holmes. Jessica Price, Veronika Villa, Cary Middlebush. Brittany Pflug, Kim Karmes. Amanda VanBuren and Erin Bradley. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 7. 2000 - Page 11 Soccer standouts aid teams in a variety of ways There were plenty of top goal scorers, defenders, play makers and a couple of standout goalkeepers playing boys prep soccer in Barry County this past fall. The team that went the farthest in the post-season was Middleville. Coach Many Wusunan's squad tied for first place in the O-K Blue and then enjoyed some additional success in the post-season tournament. The Trojans had eight players named to the J-Ad Graphics All­ Barry County teams. Here is a look at the accomplishments of all of the honored hooters: 1st Team * Andrew Cook (Maple Valley): A sophomore forward. Cook led the Lions with seven goals and was also looking lo create scoring opponunities. • Dave Devormer (Middleville): A junior fullback. Devormer made few mental mistakes according to his coach and strengthened the Trojans defense. He was selected to the O-K Blue team as well. • Josh Lamphere (Barry County Christian): A junior wing, Lamphere set the school record with 50 goals and also notched 14 assists. • Adam Lucas (Middleville): A senior midfielder. Lucas scored three goals and made four assists. He was all-district. All O-K Blue and won the team's "Sportsmanship" award. • Matt Norris (Hastings): A senior stopper/attacker, Norris "always played hard" and was a good leader according to his coach. He had two goals and two assists. • Charles Phelps (Lakewood): A junior goalkeeper, Phelps allowed just 27 goals and contained State-ranked Mason in a 2-1 contest. Was voted Lakewood's "Most Valuable Player." • Kyle Preslar (Middleville): A senior, Preslar led the Trojans varsity in scoring the last three years. This season, Preslar scored 30 goals and made 10 assists. Was a first team O-K Blue selection. Had nine game-winning goals in 2000 campaign. • Adam Rairigh (Lakewood): A junior fullback/sweeper Rairigh was voted the Vikings’ "Best Defensive Player" and was considered reliable by his coach. • Luke Shook (Middleville): A senior stopper. Shook was regarded as being "tenacious on defense." Was a main reason why Middleville managed 10 shutouts and had just five goals scored on them in conference play. Made the O­ K Blue first team. • Eric Smith (Middleville): A sophomore center-midfielder. Smith led the team with 18 assists and was second on the squad with 13 goals. Was first team O-K Blue. • Jake Williams (Middleville): One of the Trojans* top scorers and emotional leaders. Middleville earned a co-championship in the O-K Blue and made it to a district final contest with two wins during the post-season. • Isaac Weeks (Hastings): A senior defender. Weeks was named the "MVP" for the Saxons, along with accolades for being the best defender and a great leader. Notched two assists. 2nd Team • Eric Aten (Middleville): A First team soccer, (starting front row, from left) Kyle Preslar, Adam Lucas. Luke Shook, Eric Smith, Dave Devormer, Isaac Weeks, Matt Norris, Charles Phelps. Adam Rairigh, Josh Lamphere. Andrew Cook and Jake Williams. Second team soccer (beginning with front row, from left) Eric Aten, Jay Lantinga, Jake Heuss, Konstantin Hubrich. Mike Nitz. Justin Goodwin, Tyler Harms. Carl Harms. Adam Burkett. Jerry LaDere, Ken Hayes and Mike Hill. senior standout, Aten was third for Middleville with 12 goals and he managed five assists. Not only was one of the team's tallest players, but also possessed great speed according to his coach. • Adam Burkett: (Barry County Christian): A senior defender, Burkett was a key in keeping the opposition away from the Eagles' goal. Had seven assists and two goals. • Justin Goodwin (Lakewood): A junior who played a number of spots, fullback, stopper, forward and outside half. Received the team's "Player With Heart" award. • Carl Harms (Lakewood): A junior standout who played al center­ midfield and forward. Had three goals and three assists. Was regarded as the Vikings "Best Midfield Player." • Tyler Harms (Lakewood): Named Lakewood's 'Best Offensive Player" for a season that included five goals. A freshman forward/ccnlermidfieldcr who has plenty of potential, according to his coach. utility player who played stopper, sweeper and even midfielder. "Worked • Ken Hayes (Maple Valley): A junior goalkeeper, Hayes was the "MVP" of the Lions team, reccided the first shutout ever for the program, stopped two penalty kicks and was regarded as a defensive leader. • Jake Heuss (Hastings): A sophomore centcr-midfielder, Heuss tallied three assists. Was a "workhorse" and will be one of the Saxons' captains next season. • Mike Hill (Maple Valley): A junior midfielder who had a "great ability on the corner kicks to make a header" his coach said. Second on team with four goals and was "solid" on both ends of the field. • Konstantin Hubrich (Hastings): A senior forward. Hubrich was Hastings* lop scorer with four goals and three assists. Was an athlete who "played to win." • Jerry LaDere (Barry County Christian): A junior wing, LaDere managed 12 assists and 13 goals. He also made 82 saves as a goalkeeper. • Jay Lantinga (Middleville): Played midfield for the Trojans and scored four goals and made four assists. Was regarded as two-way player by his coach. • Mike Nitz (Hastings): A junior Area golfers awarded for course efforts The 2000 golf season may have concluded awhile ago, but the lasting memoric." from a banner season remain for many to this day. The memories include the running of the first annual J-Ad Graphics Barry County Fall Classic which included a number of area teams and talented golfers. The honored athletes not only posted solid season averages, but did so by representing their programs well. Here is a look at the 2000 fall All­ Barry County golf teams: 1st Team • Dan Burbank (Middleville): The sophomore had an average of 42.2 and made the O-K Blue Conference team. Was the match medalist in the Barry County Invitational with a 71. That score also tied the school record for the lowest 18-hole round ever managed by a Trojan golfer. His 34 in a match at Mullcnhurst tied the second best individual nine hole round in the program's history. • Brian Bur4 (Maple, Valley);.. Was the lop golfer in tbc SMAA as-«| senior with a 40.0 stroke average. Played three years for the Lions* team. Was ninth at the J-Ad Fall Classic, eighth at Mullenhurst and just missed placing at the Mid-Way Tournament. • Jake McClelland (Hastings): The senior managed a 40.5 average (85.6 in tournaments) and was a unanimous All-O-K White Conference selection. Finished sixth at the Wayland Invitational, 11th at the Barry County Tournament, eighth at the J-Ad Graphics *.ard" stated Jagclsingcr. Fall Classic and 10th in the O-K While tournament. • Bob Rousch (Middleville): Like Burbank, a unanimous All-O-K Blue selection. Was the match medalist at the Wayland Invitational with a 77. Was third at the Barry County Invitational with a 75 and shot the second best individual nine hole round with a 34. Ranked ninth in the league for power points. 2nd Team • Tim Cole (Hastings): A threeyetir letter winner, Cole posted a 2000 a* erage of 44.25 (88.9 in tournament play), finished second at the Wayland Invitational and !0lh at the J-Ad Fall Classic. • Brian DeVries (Hastings): The sophomore earned his second varsity letter in a season that included a seventh place finish at the Wayland Invitational, a seventh place finish at the Barry County Tournament and an 18th place finish at the J-Ad Barry County Fail Classic. Had an average of 45.8 (86.2 for tournaments). • Tyler Pyke (Middleville): Named hotiorablc mention in the O-K Blue. Was a match medalist once and was the Trojans' low scorer in both the fall conference tournament and the regional. • Pete Swiatek (Hastings: A letter winner as a freshman, Swiatek was fifth at the J-Ad Fall Classic, eighth at the Barry County Tournament, 18th al the Wayland Invitational and posted a 46.2 league average (87.7 in tournaments). 8th Grade Blue... Mapie Valley beat the Blue 47-27 at Maple Valley. Scoring for the Saxons were Newell Heath with 6. Michael Newsted with 5, Paul Wanland with 4, Joel Maiville with 4, Aaron Fortier with 2, Mike Garrett with 2, Kevin Dickinson with 2, and Heath Helmer with 2. Jesse Cappon pulled down 9 rebounds. The Blue shot their way past Forest Hills Central 39-34. Mike Garrett scored 9, Josh Maiville 6, Michael Newsted 4, Newell Heath 3, Jesse Cappon 3, Heath Helmer 5, Kevin Davis 2, Derrick Jones 2, Aaron Fortier 3 and Jeremy Smith 2. 8th Grade Gold... Grandville beat the Gold 40-29. Andrew Vincent scored 10 points, Scott Allerding 6. Andy Griggs 2, Eric Frith 2. Josh Maurer 2, Brandon Johnson 2. Jacob Elliott 2, Andy Kelly 2 and Tyler Fulmer Tyler Fulmer also pulled down 5 rebounds, while Andy Kelly had 2 assists Dennis The Hastings Courthouse girls' basketball team upped its record to 2-0 Saturday with a 44-40 victory over Lake Michigan Catholic. Hastings led the entire way until late in the fourth quarter when Lake Michigan went ahead. Hastings, however, secured the win with key baskets by Kayla Arnie, Mandy Keeler and Halie Terrel. Amber Peck made some key passes to notch assists on those hoops. Terrel led the squad in scoring with 17 points, seven of those coming in the fourth quarter. Arnie tallied 10, Peck 7, Keeler and Katie Lawrence 4 and Sarah Frantz 2. Arnie also made 6 steals, Lawrence 3, Peck and Terrel 2 and Frantz and Arnie each made 1 steal. Terrel collected 12 rebounds. Arnie, Frantz and Lawrence 4 each. Peck 3, Keeler 2 and Greenfield 1. Peck also dished out 5 assists, while Arnie and Terrel each made 2 assists. Lawrence and Terrel both blocked opponent's shots. Katrina Jacobs was unable to play because of participation in a music competition. Quality Printing ...depends on experience and equipment. and 4 steals. 7th Grade Blue... Let Us QUOTE YOUR WORK! The seventh grade eagers beat Forest Hills Central 25-16 and Maple Valley 23­ 16. Scoring in the FHC contest were Eric Laurie with 7 points, Andy Miller with 6, Steve Bolo with 4, Kyle Girrbach with 2, Dan Dimond with 2. Mike McPhillips with 2 and Brandon Curtis with 2. Bolo had 8 versus Maple Valley, Austin Hurless 5. Andy Miller 5, Dan Dimond 3, Mike McPhillips 1 and Tim Bowerman I. Bolo also grabbed 8 rebounds. coach Courthouse eagers now 2-0 Middle school eagers obtain early victories The seventh grade Gold basketball team at the Hastings Middle School defeated Grandville 41-29. Scoring for the Saxons were Eric Gillispie with 9 points, Chris Timmerman with 8, J.J. Quick with 7, Brad Mead with 6, Brian McKeough with 6, David Peterson with 2 and Brandon Black with 2. Jesse Lemon had 6 rebounds as did Gregg Cain. Brad Mead dished out 3 assists as did Scott Coleman and Dave Gallagher. Nate Hodges made 3 steals. Saxon J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 Golt standouts tor Barry County, (starting with front row from left) Brian Burt, Jake McClelland, Bob Roush. Dan Burbank, Tyler Pyke. Tim Cole. Brian DeVries and Pete Swiatek. ..............___ ____ „ ,_™__ Special of the Week ^oltbaps Pennock Pharmacy will be open on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 92 GMC 1500 EXTENDED CAB 4X4 350. 5 SPEED. SLE PKG. 74000 1 OWNER MILES SALES HOURS: Drive-thru only Monday & Wednesday unbl B Tue. Thu & Fn until 6 Saturday until 3 1005 W. Green St., Hastings 948-3136 $«g ft AAE g j J f(t$r ~Wntu [lattMC Yom Emcrmu is i Funr Tumoi ’ Coll 616-948-8000 Today or toll tree 1-888-494-5539 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 7 2000 Champion Middleville has seven runners honored Middleville repeated as State champions in girls cross country this season, running away with top honors in Brooklyn. The Lady Trojans had seven runners who gained All-Barry County accolades and five of those were named to the first team. Also awarded were the best distance runners from Delton. Hastings. Lakewood and Maple Valley. Listed below are the names r.nd the statistics on this fall's first and second team athletes: The season is off to a fine start for the Hastings High School wrestling program. The Saxons scored wins over Muskegon Mona Shores (43-24) and Holland (56-16) Nov. 30 and then finished second in lhe nine-team invitational in Ionia Saturday. Hastings' winners against Mona Shores were Chad Ferguson at 103 (pin in 5:25). Ryan Ferguson al 112 • Melissa Quisenberry (Middleville): Ran 19:11 at State, achieved a season best of 19:03 in the regionals and ran 20:13 at Johnson Park. Was an O-K Blue athlete. • Katie Richter (Middleville): Ran a PR 19:59 at State and a 21:47 at Johnson Park. An O-K Blue athlete. • Heidi Schroeder (Hastings): Qualified for the State finals. Had a season best of 19:33. • Jessica Stortz (Middleville): A freshman who ran a PR 19:42 at State and managed a 21:59 at Johnson Park. An O-K Blue athlete. • Natasha Tamminga (Delton): The junicr had a season best of 20:41. All-Barry County girls' cross country, (starting front row. from left) Christine Dood. Melissa Quisenberry. Stacey Carpenter. Katie Richter. Heidi Schroeder, (middle row) Jessica Stortz. Camille Wieland. Elise Nyland. Amber DeMaagd, Karey Schlachten (back row) Sarah Gray, Jessica Kellogg. Natasha Tamminga. Jennifer Verkerke, Christy Barcroft and Beth Ludema. was second team KVA, finished 14th at regionals and 94th in the Slate finals. • Jen Verkerke (Middleville): Had a 2000 PR of 19:53, a State time of 20:01 and a Johnson Park best of 20:47. An O-K Blue runner. 2nd Team • Christy Barcroft (Lakewood): The junior posted a season best 22:33. • Amber DeMaagd (Middleville): Had a Slate and 2000 PR of 20:49 and a Johnson Park best of 22:15. O-K Blue honorable mention. • Sarah Gray (Delton): The sophomore had a season best of 21:48 and was one place shy of making the All­ KVA squad. • Beth Ludema (Lakewood): The junior had a season best of 22:41. • Elise Nyland (Middleville): Had a 2000 PR of 20:14, a State lime of 20:17 and a Johnson Park best of 21:50. An O-K Blue runner. • Karey Schlachter (Hastings): Had a season best of 21:33. • Camille Wieland (Maple Valley): Made the All-SMAA squad. Finished ninth at the conference meet and had a best time of 22:59. Vikings land four thinciads on area’s first team Lakewood's boys' cross country team made the Barry County running fraternity proud this past fall by finishing eighth at the State finals held at the Michigan International Speedway fn Brooklyn. The Vikings also led the area for first team selections on the J-Ad Graphics All­ Barry County squad with four. But Hastings, Delton, Middleville and Maple Valley also had runners with impressive efforts. Here arc the runners and their statistics: 1st Team (9-8 decision), Chris Brown at 125 (pin in 2:13), Ryan Rowse at 140 (4-2 decision), Mike Case at 145 (pin in 5:03). Patrick Stephens at 152 (6-2 decision). Rob Baker al 171 (pin in 4:24), R.J. Williams at 189 (18-7 major decision), and Nick Stricklaft at 275 (pin in 4:30). SAXOCS cont. on page 13 GRIDDERS...cont. from page 10 1st Team • Stacey Carpenter (Lakewood): The senior finished fifth at rcgionals and had a season best of 19:45. Finished 65th at State. 27th at the Greater Lansing and was second team Capital Circuit. • Christine Dood (Middleville): One of six Lady Trojans to be named to the All-O-K Blue. Had a 2000 PR of 20:20, a State time of 20:43 and a Johnson Park best of 21:18. • Jessica Kellogg (Delton): The senior finished second in the KVA. second at rcgionals. 28th at State and received Aii-KVA honors. A four-time Slate medalist. Kellogg had a 2000 PR of 19:25. Saxons start mat season on fire; youth steps up the O-K Blue individual champion. Had a 2000 PR of 17:18 and ran a 17:49 at Johnson Park. • Richard Gretsky (Lakewood): Was 141st at State in 17:201 The senior a season best of 17:53. • Dave Stuart (Lakewood): The junior finished 45th1 at State with a time of HWJ.-Was l6thlU regionals and was named honorable ^Mention Capital was honorable mention Capital Circuit. • Dan Morris (Lakewood): The sophomore finished 97th at State with a lime of 16:59. Was 18th at rcgionals and honorable mention Capital Circuit. • Billy Roberts (Delton): The junior had a season best of 17:01. Was named All-KVA. • Chris Rounds (Hastings): Had Circuit. • Kyle Williams (Delton): The junior finished second in the KVA, second at regionals and was 67th at the Stale finals. Earned All-KVA honors. His best for 2000 was a 16:40. • Travis Williams (Lakewood): The junior finished 63rd at Stale (16:42), made the Capital Circuit first team, finished 12th at regionals and was 23rd in the Greater Lansing meet. • Tim Brog (Middleville): Was • Aaron Lalone (Middleville): A senior defensive back. Lalone was selected to the O-K Blue first team. Made 14 tackles (48 assists), broke up 10 passes, had one interception and blocked two passes. • Scott Secor (Lakewood): Second team All-Capital Circuit, the sophomore defensive back had 39 tackles, one fumble recovery and four interceptions. • Scott Styf (Delton): A punter who averaged 38.1. His longest was 51 yards. OFFENSE 2nd Team • Randy Neff (Lakewood): The 6­ 0, 200-pound junior had a blocking grade of 82 percent. • Gabc Warren (Lakewood): On the Vikings' offensive line, the 6-0, 240poundcr managed a blocking grade of 88 percent. • Matt Thorne (Maple Valley): Was an All-SMAA lineman for lhe Lions. • Chad Spears (Maple Valley): Was picked to the second team for lhe SMAA post-season awards. • Yon Bucher (Middleville): A versatile player. Bucher ran for 525 yards in 2000, scored four touchdowns, completed four passes for 78 yards and ran back kickoffs for 116 yards. • Adam Schrntz (Hastings): The senior Averaged i2.3 yards per catch, 5.5 yards per carrv and is a thrce-year starter for the Saxons. Runs the 100 meters in 10.9. • J.T. Charron (Delton): At quarterback, Charron scored 21 touchdowns and ran for 696 yards. Accounted for 92 points, ft•....... • Harrison King (Lakewood): The 5-1 i, 165-pound senior made 15v receptions for 275 yards and scored two touclidowns. • Zia Shook (Middleville): A thrce-year starter at running back. Shook collected 538 yards in 2000 (6.4 average) and scored four touchdowns. • Jeremie Coplin (Delton): Scored 42 points and ran 89 limes for 549 yards. • Shannon Kirkestue (Delton): Made 22-of-24 extra points and connected on field goals from 27 and 25 yards. DEFENSE 2nd Team • Travis Kersjes (Maple Valley): Made the All-SMAA first team for lhe Maple Valley gridders as a lineman. Had 34 tackles, three for losses. • Jeff Jones (Maple Valley): Collected 42 bone crushers. 11 of those for losses. • Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley): Earned first team honors in the SMAA. On defense, Abfalter had 27 tackles, seven for losses. ■ Jeff Ellenbaas (Lakewood): As a defensive end, Ellenbaas had one fumble recovery, 52 tackles, four sacks and blocked one kick. • John Terberg (Maple Valley): Broke up two passes, had four tackles for losses and 29 total tackles. Second team All-SMAA. • Nick Erridge (Delton): Was second for the Panthers with 74 tackles. Made the All-KVA team. • Chris Finkbeiner (Middleville): Had 19 first hits, five sacks, two fumble recoveries and was named honorable mention All-O-K Blue. • Jeff DeGoede (Delton): In the words of coach Rob Hcethuis. "he runs like a deer." Was the team's leading tackler with 100. • Matt Aldrich (Lakewood): A 5­ 10, 185-pound junior, Aldrich had 794 tackles, one fumble recovery and one sack. * • Cole Barnett (Lakewood): The Vikings' defensive back had 38 tackles, one sack and one interception. • Chris Ripley (Maple Valley): Received special mention from the SMAA for a season that included 27 tackles and one sack. 2nd Team • Joel Gibbons (Hastings): Had a season best of 19:33. • Pattrick Jannsens (Middleville): Had a 2000 PR of 18:26 and a best of 19:08 at Johnson Park. • Michael Mead (Maple Valley): Made ? II-SMAA. Finished seventh at the conference meet and had a best time of 18:19. • Phil Plowman (Lakewood): The senior had a best time in 2000 of 17:22. Was 170th al State. • Isaiah Thaler (Middleville): Had a 2000 PR of 18:21 and ran 18:45 al Johnson Park. Was named to the O-K Blue squad. • Justyn Yager (Lakewood): The sophomore finished 142nd at Slate and had a season best of 17:21. Advertise in the Top boys in cross country for Barry County, (starting with front row from left) Travis Williams. Dave Stuart, Kyle Williams. Tim Brog, Billy Roberts, Dan Morris, Chris Rounds, Richard Gretsky, Joel Gibbons, Isaiah Thaler. Pattrick Jansens, Michael Mead, Phil Plowman and Justyn Yager. Graphic Artist Typesetter Needed J-Ad Graphics is looking for a typeset­ ting machine operator. Must have good typing skills - and knowledge of graph­ ic arts computer programs. Full time position, benefits, immediate opening. Send resume to: 1351 North M-43 Highway, Hastings MI 49058 or call 616-945-9554 Chosen to second team defense are (starting with front row from left) Travis Kersjes, Jason Abfalter, Jeff Ellenbaas, John Terberg, Nick Erridge, Chris Finkbeiner. Jeff DeGoede, Matt Aldrich, Cole Barnett and Chris Ripley. Not pictured, Jeff Jones. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call 945-9554 Executive Home for Rent Large 3-bedroom residence close to Hastings. Home has large kitchen and adjoining living room, family room with bar area, 2 full baths and 2-car garage. Send wi itten reply to Box Z, Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Second team offense for Barry County footbaH. (starting with front row from left) Randy Neff. Matt Thome, Chad Spears. Yon Bucher, Adam Schantz, J.T. Charron, Harrison King. Jeremie Coplin and Shannon Kirkestue. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 7. 2000 - Page 13 BOWLING SCORES Wednesday P.M. Hair Care 33-19; Sccbcr’s 33-19; Eye & Ent 31-21; Misfits 30-22; Nash Chiro 29 1/2-22 1/2; Girrbachls 26-26; Macc\ Ph. 26-26; R.R St. Mil! 24 1/2-27 1/2; Nash “5" Plus 21-31. High Games and Series - K. Becker 190-515; S. Merrill 168-482; L. Yoder I VO475; B. Miner 166-465; F. RuthrufF 190­ 476; M. Garber 189-458; B. Hathaway I VO457; Y. Markley 180-443; S. Drake 162­ 436; M. Snow 157-434; C Shcllcnbargcr 151-383; E. Moore 155-411; B. Norris 155­ 419; E. Ulrich 161-434; C. Bishop 143­ 409; P. Snyder 159-388; J. Rice 170; J. Decker 176; D. Sccbcr 165; R. Kucmpcl 156; L. Friend 132; J. Gardner 134. Recreation Bowling Hastings Bowl 37; Kevin's Kronics 32.5; Freeport Elevator 30; and The Krunchcrs 28.5. Good Games and Series - H. Wattles 205-562; S. Anger 278-571; T Gray 221­ 201-597; D. Lambert 513; K. Wanland 214­ 565; and Nate K. 201-212-566. Sunday Night Mixed Thunder Alley 36; Red Dog 35 1/2; 4 Horsemen 35; Not Rock Bottom 33 1/2; Team 4 30; Happy Hookers 29; Thee Froggers 23 1/2; Matnx 23; Lucky Strikes 23; Sunday Snoozers 22; All 4 Fun 21 1/2; Friends 21; Double K\ 20; Flambays 20; Side Kicks 19. Womens High Games and Series - M. Simpson 184-501; J. Buckner 184-499; D. Dutcher 179-491; P. Key 157-431; S. Pen­ nington 165-390; B. Kirby 195; D. Snyder 192; V. McLeod 191; L. Falconer 189; L. Bozo 172; A Hubbell 168; D. Gray 167; K. Stenberg 161; B. Cantrell 159; D. Reeves 124. Mens High Games and Series - B. Kir­ by 241-642; A. Thompson 232-587; S. Krallman 204-551; M. Eaton 193-498; B. Miller 194-496; D. Dutcher 173-456; D. Key 224; E. Bchrndt 215; B Rentz 213; B. Hubbell 210; K. Wanland 202; B. Falconer 191; R. Bozc 186; D. Snyder 183; M. Cross 180; M. Keeler 179; N. Mead 150; R. Argo 146. Thursday Mixed Hastings Bowl 35 1/2-16 1/2; King Pins 35-17; Brown and Sons 32-20; Oops 29-23; Just us 29-23; Team 11 28-20; The Red Eyes 27-25; Who's Up 25 1/2-26 1/2; Daised and Confuzed 24-28; The Heavy Sets 22-30; The Andersons 19-29; Bye O48. Men’s Good Games and Series - C. Van Houten 212-573; J. Hansen 208-523; F. Wagner 157-442; C. Mugndge 168; S. Fauncc 158; M. Anderson 137. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. Tcuncsscn 161-452; S. Lambert 166-441; J. Rablcy 154-410; L. Miller 152-395; J. Anderson 127-300; E. Gillespie 85-195; S. Merrill 180; H. Service 171; M. Hodges 164; L. McClelland 155; L. Jackson 155; C. Lewis 147; R Brown 134; D. Hansen 127; R. Hoffman 125; B. Hard 88. Bowlerettes Carlton Center Bulldozing 26-18*; Ben­ nett Industries 25.5-22.5; Kent Oil and Propane 25-23; Hamilton Excavating 25­ 23; Railroad Street Mill 20-24*; Hecker Agency 18.5-29.5. Good Games and Series - L. Dawe 154­ 398; J. Doster 156-421; B. Scobey 159-415; K. Fowler 176-498; J. Hamilton 173-489; J. Rice 181-511; L. Elliston 201-535; G. Pot­ ter 170-441; B. Maker 210-479; K. Eberly 185-478; E. Ulrich 180-501; T. Redman 144; S. Merrill 170-491. •Games to be made up. Senior Citizen’s Bowling Friend 37-15; Hall's 35-17; Wieland 32.5-19.5; Jcsick 31.5-20.5; #1 Senior 31­ 21; Woodmansee 28-24; M-M's 28-24; Nash 27.5-24.5; Butterfingers 27-25; Pin SAXONS... cwfiunutoo from mg* 12 Scoring triumphs over Holland were Chad Ferguson at 103 (pin in 1:28), Ryan Ferguson at 112 (pin in 1: 21), Chris Brown at 125 (pin in 3:39). Justin Carley at 130 (pin in 2: 38), Matt Lipstraw at 135 (pin in 16 seconds), Ryan Rowse at 140 (pin in 43 seconds), Mike Case in 145 (15-3 major decision), Lucas Waters at 152 (pin in 3:36), Patrick Stephens at 160 (11-2 major decision), and Nick Stricklan at 275 (pin in 1:11). Winning JV matches were Richard Harper. Kyle Hess. Cody White, John Mix. Scott Redman, Dan Blair, Andrew Bolthouse. B.J. Donnini, Jake Armour. Travis Traister, Andrew Ferguson. Heath VanBelkcn and Dan McKinney. In Ionia, Hastings r cored 141 points, trailing only Portland s 156. First places went to Chad Ferguson at 103, Ryan Ferguson at 112 and Mike Case at 145. Chris Browning was second at 125. At the Lakewood JV tournament (also last Saturday) Hastings came away with 14 medals. Winning weight class titles were Tom Rouse. Jake Heuss. Nick Storm and Mike Keiffer. Pals 26-26; Kucmpcl 24.5-27.5; King Pins 24-28; Girrbachs 19-33; Lethcoc 16-36; Schlachtcr 16-36; Peg Legs 13-39. Women's High Game - S. Pennington 180; H. Service 164; F. Girrbach 160; Y. Chccscman 169; E. Dunham 168; H. Cocncn 160; J. Kasinsky 160; K. Colvin 171; N. Bum face 177; G. Potter 204; S. Merrill 178; P Mulford 158; C. Pruden I75;Y. Markley 172. Women’s High Series - S. Pennington 492; H. Service 467; E. Dunham 464; K. Colvin 467; N. Boniface 454; G. Potter 469; S. Merrill 516; Y Markley 475. Men’s High Game - J. Beckwith 159; M. Schondclmaycr 163; D. Murphy 156; B. Akers 172; G. Waggoner 163; G. Yoder 170; R. Nash 169; P. Terpening 167; G. Forbey 176; C. Haywood 158; R. Schlachtcr 173; D. Hall 159; K. Schantz 169; W. Bir­ man 164; C. Jcsick 201; B. Terry 204; R. Wieland 191. Men’s High Series - B. Akers 457; G. Waggoner 472; R. Nash 471; G. Forbey 458; C. Haywood 464; W. Birman 453; C. Jcsick 481; B. Terry 581; R. Wieland 502. Friday Night Mixed Cook Jackson 35-17; We Don’t Care 35­ 13; One Olde One 30-22; Bad Habit 11 29­ 19; Mercy 28.5-19.5; Late Comers 28-20; All But One 26-26; Heads Out 25-27; Rain­ bow Warriors 25-27; Ten Pins 24-28; Who's Up 24-28; Viatec 24-24; We’re a Mess 23-25; Brushworks 20-32; Piece of Cake 20-32; No Name Yet 20-24; Gutter Dusters 19-33; Rocky 4 16.5-35.5. Ladies’ Good Games & Series - A. Keillor 195; G. Meaney 176; L. Gray 133; G. Cochran 152-423; J. Lancaster 154-483; D. Pennington 189-462; T. Pennington 213­ 547; D. Bartimus 203-548; R. Lydy 203­ 531; S. Keeler 191. Men’s Good Games A Series - R. Roush 204-549; T. Ramey 147; R. Kay 235­ 609; S. Peabody 213-627; D. Tinkler 199; M. Kasinsky 203; B. Ruthruff 213-578; B. Madden Jr. 211-563; H. Pennington 223­ 605; J. Bartimus 200-550; R. Bender 155­ 416; G. Cooley 170-479; E. Keeler 204; C. Martin 197; S. Guy 166; A. Taylor 207. Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 39-17; Hastings Bowlers 32-24; Plumb’s 32-24; Alley Cats 29-27; Con­ sumers Concrete 27-29; Just for Fun 25-31; Welton's 22-34; Misfits 20-36. Men’s High Games - D. Blakely 267; K. Phenix 233-618; L. Johnson 275-638; D. Clements 175-447; D. Thompson 206-574; L. Miller 207. Women’s High Games - J. Steeby 154­ 427; J. Scobey 167; V. Thompson 166; E. Carter 195; C. O'Keefe 200-526. Monday Mixers Tracy’s Day Care 34; B & R Testing 33; Freeport Body Shop 32.5; Dewey’s Body Shop 26; T & M Lassies 25; Hastings Bowl 24; Rowdie Girls 24; Gutter Gals 22; Gir­ rbach ’s 21; Ball Busters 10.5. High Games & Series - B. Anders 162­ 466: S. Cole 182-486; D. Kelley 188-516; T. Waller 133-350; D. Larsen 177-485; T. Dewitt 155; R. Hawkins 137; T. Behrens 156; S. Moore 156; A. Hoffman 141; M. Wieland 183; M. Matson 170-482; D. Dutcher 174; S. Pennington 138-380; F. Girrbach 164-416. Thursday Angels Pct World 31.5-20.5; Richie’s Koffec Shop 31-21; Tire Value Hardware 30-22; Cedar Creek Groc. 29-23; Mill’s Landing 29-23; Coleman Agency Hastings 25.5­ 26.5; Shamrock Tavern 25-27; Stefano’s Pizza 23.5-28.5; Hastings Bowl 23-29; Miller Exc. 21.5-30.5; Farmers Ins. 21-31; B & R Testing 20-32. High Games & Series - B. Hayes 182; C. Buster 141; S. Snider 177; L. Miller 175; B. Faul 177; P. Fisher 181; S. Varney 174; J. Varney 203; J. Madden 172; D. Staines 169; C. Keller 167; 1. Harrington 155; L. Kendall 167; L. Irwin 190; D. Curtis 140; B. Cuddahet 194; A. Smith 195-510; J. Hurless 190-517; T. Soya 159; C. Nichols 170: L. Perry 157; K. Covey 186; J. Lewis 180; C. Burpee 169; J. Conger 189; C. Guernsey 163; T. Phenix 172; K. Ward 144; C. McGinn 168._______________________ Color Film (Same Day Service) J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on M-43 Printing • Copies BgC.19 ( \ii (GIG) 222 4000 I Hi (SOO) 585 3737 Hastings* YMCA’s third and fourth grade Blue basketball team scored a 27-15 win over Haslett Saturday. Dec. 2. The team was led by Dylan McKay (8 points and 5 rebounds). Ty Kalmink (7 points and 2 assists), Dustin Bateson (6 rebounds and 2 steals). Ethan Angus (2 rebounds). Jerred Rabin (1 rebound and 2 points). Luke Howell (2 rebounds and 4 points). Tyler Nelson (1 assist and 2 points). Chase Delcotto (1 rebound) and Phillip VanZyle (1 steal). The Blue eagers will play at half of the Hastings High School varsity game Dec. 15 (Hudsonville) before traveling to Waverly Dec. 16. 3rd and 4th Grade Blue... The girls opened its season with an 11 -0 win over Portland. Ali Howell scored 3 points. Katy Pierson 2 points, Jessica Lord 2 points, Alex deGoa 2 points and Nicole Frantz 2 points. Lexi Dakin. Marie Hoffman, Kelsi Herrington, Lindsey Johnson. Becky Gahan and Emily Parker helped out on defense. Blue vs. Gold... The Hastings fifth grade Blue team lost its second game of the year 30­ 10 to Hastings Gold. Tyler Eaton led the Titans in scoring, while Dylan Bowman. David Jackson and Tom Newton also aided the offensive effort Ryan Bouma and Chris James contributed rebounds to the Blue's cause. YMCA of Barry County 2000 Coed VoUeyball-Middleviile Standings The Outer Edge ....................................29-7 Buxton Builders................................. 21-15 Ted’s Radiator Service.........................16-20 Getty Realty...........................................6-30 YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketball League Standings A League Flcxfab Black........................................... 1-0 Varney Construction................................1-0 Blair Landscaping.................................... 1-0 Bivens ...................................................... 0-1 Other Body Shop ................................... 0-1 11 th Frame Lounge................................. 0-1 B League Tony's Pizza ............................................. 1-0 Drill Team ................................................1-0 Bennett Industries.................................... 1-0 Richies Koffec Shop...............................0-1 Viking ...................................................... 0-1 Flcxfab Red .............................................0-1 Game Results 11 th Frame Lounge 61 vs. Blair Land­ scaping 67; Flcxfab Black 64 vs. Bivens 56; Richies Koffec Shop 43 vs. Drill Team 78; Flcxfab Red 27 vs. Tony’s Pizza 89; Bennett I industry 64 vs. Viking 20; Varney construc­ tion 67 vs. Other Body Shop 66. YMCA Adult Women's Volleyball Winter Standings ICS............................................................. 5-1 Dig It .........................................................5-1 Viatcc.........................................................3-3 CascadeHome Improvement ................ 2-4 Ranger Inc...................................................1-2 V-Tcc ......................................................... 1-2 Viking .................................................. 1-5 CAGERS... continued from page 10 Panthers open at 4-1 The wrestling team at Delton Kellogg High School has won four of its first five matches and are anxious to keep its winning trend alive as we enter the second week of action. The Panthers last week beat Galien 63­ 18, River Valley 57-20, Lawton 60-24 and Hartford 53-23 at Saturday's Lawton Invitational. Going undefeated for the Panthers at Lawton were Bill Ferris at 275 (5-0), Jeff DeGoede at 215 (4-0) and David Overbeek (4-0). Scoring three wins in four matches were Gary Herbert at 130 and Joel Crookston at 135. Posting 3-2 records were Trevor Pease at 103 and 112, Tyler Harris at 112 and Eighth graders prevail in hoops Hastings eighth grade A team defeated Gull Lake 39-24. Ali Cooney led Hastings with 10 points. Betsy Acker had 9. Courtney Robinson 7. Kelsey Howell 5 and Stacey Slocum 4 points. • Amanda Welker (Delton): Welker was second for Delton in rebounding (4), was first in blocks (11) and fourth in points (46). Her play improved as the season went on and she was an instrumental player in the games the Panthers won. • Sara Williams (Middleville): Williams led the team in assists, was considered the best defender on the squad and ended the fall campaign second for the Trojans in rebounds. In Memory of EVERETT POLL, JR. Quietly remembered every day Sadly missed along the way Just as you were, you will always be Treasured and loved in our memories. 103, Jon Heethuis at 145 and Jeff Erb at 171. Jim Sweat was 2-1 at 152 and Clayton Drewyor 1-0 at 140. Banner Sports Week: Hastings (varsity) Wreitllng — Saturday. Dec. 9 — al Wyoming Park Invitational; Thunday. Dec. 14 — at Lowell Basketball — Friday, Dec. 8 — Lakewood; Tuesday, Dec. 12 — at Lowell Volleyball — Saturday, Dec. 9 — al Otsego Tournament; Wednesday. Dec. 13 — Delton Delton Kellogg (vanity) Wrestling — Thursday, Dec. 7 — Allegan. Mattawan and Vicksburg at Vicksburg; Saturday. Dec. 9 — DK Invitational Basketball — Tuesday. Dec. 5 — Lawton; Friday. Dec. 8 — Kalamazoo Christian Volleyball — Saturday. Dec. 9 — at St. Philip Tournament; Wednesday. Dec. 13 — at Hastings LEGAL Stare of Michigan Probate Court County of Burry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Fite No. 2000-12996-DE Estate of WILLIAM R. GETTY. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent. Wiliam R. Getty, who lived at 6770 Rivers Edge Lane. Middlevine. Michigan died 10-18-00 Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Hastings City Bank, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at Ste. 302. 220 W. Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49056 and the named/proposed personal repre­ sentative within 4 months after the date of publi­ cation of this notice November 28. 2000 Frednc A Sytsma (P21223) Bridgewater Place, P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids. Ml 49501 -0352 616/336-6000 Hastings City Bank 150 West Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (12/7) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nel C. Vanderroest. an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis f/k/a Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated May 15.1996. and recorded on May 28,1996 in Uber 661. on Page 751. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYTWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED ANC THREE AND 31/100 dollars ($82,203.31), includ­ ing interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pm.. on January 4.2001. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the point core xxily described as Land Contract recorded in uber 404, Page 699 and in the Memorandum of Land Contract recorded in Liber 424, Page 172 as being 1.25023 feet East of and 247.75 feet North of the Southwest comer of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West 158 feet to the True Point of Beginning, thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West. 25 feet; thence South 88 degrees 03 min­ utes 38 seconds West 50.60 feet; thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West 7.15 feet; thence North 38 degrees 44 minutes 00 seconds West 294.75 feet: thence North 52 degrees 07 minutes East 100 00 feet; thence South 38 degrees 46 minutes 26 seconds East 218 09 feet; thence South 45 degrees 03 mnutes 42 seconds East 52.72 feet, thence South 66 degrees 16 minutes 00 seconds East 126 13 feet to an intermediate traverse line of the shore of Pine Lake; thence along said traverse line South 09 degrees 56 mm utes 36 seconds West 79 27 feet to the end of said traverse Ime; thence North 81 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds West 124.25 feet to the point of beginning Including lands lying between said intermediate traverse Ime and the waters of Pme Lake Subject to an easement for purposes of ingress and egress 12 feet m width, the Southeasterly Ime of which is described as Commencing at the point commonly described in Land Contract recorded tn Liber 404, Page 699 and in the Memorandum of Land Contract record­ ed in Liber 424. Page 172. as being 1.250 23 fee* East of and 247 75 feet North of the Southwest corner of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West 183 00 feet, thence North 14 degrees 21 minutes 44 seconds East (previously described as North 14 degrees 25 minutes East) 88 00 feet, thence North 45 degrees 03 minutes 42 seconds West 29 65 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 61 degrees 18 minutes 52 seconds West 104 66 feet to the point of ending The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined who passed away 3 years ago, December 6,1997. abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated November 23 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 LiH’tngly remembered by Thelma. Children. Grandchildren. File 4990909807 ________________ Mam. Brother*. Sifter and friends________________ Panthers (12/21) PROCESSING UiiiqiK Christmas Gift! YMCA hoopsters defeat Haslett NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARBIG ON PROPOSED ZOMNG AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Ptanning/Zoning Commission wB conduct a pub­ lic hearing on Monday. December 11. 2000 M 730 pjn. in the Community Room. Courts and Law Bidding at 220 W. Court St. Hastings. Michigan. The following Sections Of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. wfll be considered for amendment: A-6-2000 136. Acesee Lot - A type of waterfront lot pro­ viding for private or common (semi-privwte) access to a waterway tar one or more access lot beneficiaries. 137. Access Lot Beneficiary - The ownerfoccupant of a waterfront lot and any other person with a right of access to a waterway endtar use of a waterway through a waterfront loL in whois or in part by tee ownership, tease, license, gift, business invitation, or any writ­ ten form of conveyance, dedication, permis­ sion. or access/use rights. Members of the same family as defined by this ordinance In al cases where a lot has water frontage and is therefore on access lot: A) Access lots shaR have continuous waterway frontage that is not less than the minimum lot width requirement for the zoning district wRNn which the lot is located. Waterway frontage shall ba measured by a straight lino, which connects each sideline of the lot at a point where the sidelines intersect the high water line. B) No waterfront lot In any zoning district shafl bo used as an access lot unless it complies wtih all of the foflowvig regulations and condtaons: 1) An access lot providing waterway access to more than one access lol beneficiary shal have a minimum lol depth of al least 100 feet and a minimum lot wtath and waterway frontage of 150 test or larger H the zoning district requires a wider lot width and an additional lot width and waterway frontage for each additional access lot beneficiary above two in number. Areas consisting of swamp* maroh. or other type of wet­ land, as commonly defined, she! not bo counted towards the minimum waterway frontage required heroin, except to the extent of the minimum required buBsr stripe. 2) An access lot serving more than two access lot beneficiaries shall include a buffer atrip of 20 feet on each side of the access lol psrailei with each side lot tine extending the entire depth of the access taL a) No use or structure of any kind other than fencing shall be allowed in the buffer strip 3) An access lol shafl be permitted no more than one dock tar each 75 feet of waterway frontage. No portion of any dock shafl bo located within 10 feet of the nearest proper­ ty line as projected into the waterway. 4) Site plan review shall be required for al access lots serving more than two access lot beneficiaries a) A minimum of one off-street parking space shall be required for each access lot beneficiary of the access tat. . C) In all cases where a let has water frontage the front lot line shall be the boundary line of the tat immediately opposite lo the street right of way with the narrowest frontage, and the rear lot Ime shall be adjacent to the street right of way with the narrowest frontage In no case, except as specified in the NR end CR zoning districts, no structure or fence shall be allowed to be constructed in the setback area that would restrict the view of the occupants of the dwellings on the adjacent properties. Interested persons desring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either ver­ bally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to 616-948-4820 The proposed amendment o‘ the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St. Hastings. Michigan 49058, between the hours of 8 am. to 5 p.m (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Bany by wriirg or call the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948-4891 Debbie S Smith, Barry County Clerk (11/16 & 12/27) �Page 14 - The Haslings Banner - Thursday. December 7. 2000 Basketball season opens for area high school teams "They played defense better and ran their system better.” Those were the words uttered by Hastings coach Don Schils after his varsity squad lost its season basketball opener to future O-K Gold Conference rival Caledonia Tuesday night at home 63-43. The Saxons led after the first quarter 19-17, but were outscored 18-8 in the second quarter to fall behind by 8 points, 35-27. After three quarters, the Scots led 49-35. "We didn't defend very good," Schils said. "They got a lot of rebounds and putbacks... we're not very big." Dustin Terrel topped Hastings with 19 points. No other Saxon scored more than four points. Hastings shot 17-of-52 from the field and 3-for-9 from lhe free throw line. Schils said he was not concerned about his lack of scorers, but rather the overall effort that his team turned in. "I'm more concerned that they did not play hard enough,” Schils said. "They didn’t come out ready lo play. We’ll get better." Hastings plays at home again Friday against Barry County foe Lakewood. the Lions a four-point winner. Of his game-winner Terberg said, "(Nick) Jones took the ball hard. I was open and he made a good pass." The win gave coach Jeff Webb a 1-0 record as varsity coach lor the Lions. Webb, an Olivet graduate, coached for three years at Bellevue and spent last season as Maple Valley's junior varsity coach. "This was a game that had just about everything," Webb said. "I expected il to be a war. fortunately we came out on lop this year." Middleville out-scored Maple Valley 29-11 in the third quarter to go up 58-44, but Maple Valley returned the favor in the fourth quarter, outscoring the host Trojans 29-11. Maple Valley received 18 points from Darin Thrun (8-for-8 from the free throw line), 10 points and 12 rebounds from Terberg and 11 points and 9 rebounds from Eric Goris. For Middleville, Chris Finkbeiner scored 19 points. Jeff Forbes 17 (three 3pointers) and Jay Lantinga 10 points. Middleville plays host to rival Caledonia Friday, while Maple Valley returns to action next Tuesday at Morrice. Maple Valley 73, Middleville 69 Scott Styf added 12 points for a Panther squad thai had every player score points. The Panthers made 32-of-68 shots from the field and !2-of-2l from the free throw­ line. Delton 79, Lawton 49 The Panthers began their campaign impressively with a 30-point win at home over the Blue Devils. Robert Boyle led the way with 16 points, 5 assists and 3 blocks. John Terberg hit a jumper in the lane with 21 seconds left to give Maple Valley a 71-69 lead and then sank two free throws with three seconds left to make Saxon Josh Desvoignes (22) looks to make a pass inside with his coach Don Schils watching from the sideline. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton also dominated on the glass, outrebounding Lawton 32-22. "It was a real good first game for us; our guys played very unselfishly." Delton coach Jim Hogoboom said. Delton was in charge the entire game, leading 19-13 after the first quarter, 45-20 al lhe half and 59-35 after three quarters. Delton takes on Kalamazoo Christian at home on Friday. Lowell 49, Lakewood 34 The Vikings struggled from the field in this non*league defeat at lhe hands of the Red Arrows. Lakewood scored 6.11.7 and 10 points in lhe four frames compared to Lowell's 4. 14. Band 18. Scott Secor paced the blue and while with 14 points. Junior Varsity Hastings 46, Caledonia 43 David Eltzroth scored 14 points, Chris Rounds 12 and John Deming 11 for a Saxon squad that scored just two points in lhe first quarter, but IS. 10 and 19 in the final three frames. Defense paves way for Gold Zac Fulmer (54) powers his way inside and puts up a jumper during Tuesday's contest between the Saxons and the Fighting Scots. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Having just three turnovers the entire game, Hastings third and fourth grade Gold beat Waverly-Gold last Saturday 26­ 14. Tough defense was turned in by Ron Allerding, Travis Adams, Devon Armstrong and Paul Guenther. Hastings held Wavely to just six points in the first half. Dane Schils led Hastings with 12 points. Adam Skedgell and Adam Schwartz each scored 6 and Brandon Courtney added 2. Chris DeVries crashed lhe boards for 3 caroms. Get Your Copies of The Hastings Banner at any of these Area Locations.. Hastings Other Delton Hotra Pharmacy Dowling Corner Store Capixm Quick Mart Cloverdale General Store Prairieville General Store Banflcld General Store Prairieville 66 Country Store (Bellevue) Fclpasuch Gillett's Bait & Tackle Delton Short Stop A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Cedar Creek Grocery • Northview Grocery Orangeville 66 • Penn-Xuok Gifts Pine Lake Grocery Middleville • Plumb’s Goldsworthys Inc., Dowling •R&J’s Goldsworthys. Inc.. Hickory Comers • Middleville Speedy Mart • Superette Illinois Convenience Store (Taco Bell) • Crystal Flash • Greg's Get It and Go • Toni’s Market • Middleville Marketplace Lake Odessa • Thornapplc Lake Trading • A'illagc Grocery • Crvstal Flash Post • Lakc-0 Shell • Granny’s General Store Gun Lake • Carl's Market • J-Ad Graphics • Gun Lake .Amoco • Hamlin's Quik Stop • G & K Corp. • Wcick's Food Town • Middle Lake Grocery & Deli Nashville • Sam's Gourmet Foods • Little's Country Store • Capixm's Quick Mart • Carl's Market • Cappons Quick Mart • Mace Pharmacy • L & J’s • South End • Our Village General Store • • • • • Admiral Back Door Deli Bosley's Hastings Speedy Mart Fclpausch • • • • • • • • • • • Hastings' Dustin Terrel (50) dribbles past a Caledonia defender in the varsity basketball opener at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Ten of Eltzroth's points came in the second half. Rounds tallied 8 points in the final two quarters, while Deming minutes. Caledonia was led by Greg Jousma's 6 points. tossed in 8 of his 11 in the final eight Keller named All-State Hastings* gridiron star Joey Keller was recently named first team All-State in Division III. Keller, a junior, was selected as one of three linebackers on lhe All-State team printed in the Detroit Free Press. The last time a Saxon made first team All-State was 1991 when Chris Youngs was selected for the honor. Keller made 124 tackles in 2000, recovered two fumbles and picked off three passes. He also earned All-O-K While Conference and All-Barry County honors. "This was a surprise; I was shocked," Keller said. "I am pleased and very happy. Keller gave credit to his coaches and his fellow honors who made his achievement possible. To be named All-State, coaches other than your own have to nominate you. J-Ad AU-Barry County SNAPSHOTS �The Hastings Banner - Thursday December 7. 2000 - Page 15 NOTICE Friday's holiday festivities have musical note NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Patricia Maul, of 3513 Bridge Park Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058. to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR­ PORATION. a Michigan Corporation, of 2505 East Paris SE, Suite 200, Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546. dated November 18. 1997. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on November 20. 1997. r Document No 1004388. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $94,964.99. and no proceedings hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt now remaning secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on December 28. 2000. at 1:00 p.m.. on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, al public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 10 51 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation, does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wrt: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 3 North. Range 8 West, described as: Beginning at a pomt 528.58 feet due South and 635 23 feet due West of the East 1/4 post of said Section 26; thence Scuih 15 degrees 49* East 133.31 feet; thence South 65 degrees 10* West 24.45 feet; thence South 66 degrees 47 30" West 306.47 feet; thence South 68 degrees 32* 30* West 303.91 feet; thence South 79 degrees 14* 30" West 368 55 feet; thence South 68 degrees 4' 30" West 269 50 feet; thence South 71 degrees 54* 30" West 386 15 feet; thence South 71 degrees 50* 30* West 518.22 feet; thence North 01 degrees 48* 30" East 309.76 feet; thence North 77 degrees 27 30" East 150 feet to the Ptace of Beginning; thence South 01 degrees 48* 30" West 135 feet; thence North 77 degrees 27 30’ East 75 feet, thence North 01 degrees 48 30’ East 135 feet; thence Souti 77 degrees 27' 30’ West 75 feet to the Place of Beginning. Also known as Lot 36 of an unrecorded Bridge Park Plat. Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 3 North. Range 8 West; thence South to the Thomapple River, thence West 2,689 feet, along Thornapple River, thence North 167 feet, to the Place of Beginning, thence North 135 feet, thence West 75 feet, thence South 135 feet, thence East 75 feet to the Place of Beginning Parties of the sec­ ond part to maintain road directly in front of their lot at all times. This is known as Lot #31. in sec­ ond row. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property re aban­ doned. m which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale Dated. November 14. 2000 BRANDT FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. BY. DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 401 Munson Avenue. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgagee (12/21) Many retail businesses in downtown Hastings Held open house on t-noay evening. He e. Deb Button ot Hodges Jewelry serves refreshments. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell (left) and Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jim Bailey deliver a proclamation and turn on the Christmas lights on the courthouse grounds in downtown Hastings. (Photos by Perry Hardin) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY •(FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William J. Alen A Marled Mon and Linda F Alien His Wife (original mortgagors) to Investaid Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 21, 1999, and recorded on July 28. 1999. in Document No. 1033094. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bankets Trust Company of California. N.A.. as custodian or Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated July 26. 1999. which was recorded on April 17. 2000, in Document #1043193. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE AND 90/100 Dollars ($57,943 90). tndudrg merest at 11.990% per annum. Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol lhe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00 p.m., on January 4. 2001. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 103 of the plat of Hastings Heights, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof. Also commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 103; thence North 88 degrees 30* East 20 feet; thence South 1 degree West 100 feet; thence North 88 degrees 30' West 20 feet, thence North 1 degree East 100 feet to the place of beginning, being a part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 8. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Also, beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 4 of the Plat of North Ridge Estates #1. according to the recorded plat thereuf. thence North 88 degrees 30' 00’ West on the extension of the South line of said plat 60.00 feet to the East line of an alley vacated on October 24, 1966; thence North 01 degree 00' 00" East 'measured as North 01 degree 00* 27 East) along said East line 130 0 feet; thence South 68 degrees 30' 00’ East 60 00 feet to the West line of said plat; thence South 01 degree 00' 27 West along said West line 130.00 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated November 23. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie #200023830 Cougars (12/21) Kellogg Community College singers entertained the crowd. The public was invited to go caroling downtown and Barlow's Christian Book Store was one of the stops. The fountain and courthouse are lit up in white lights for the holiday season. Many groups, organizations, agencies and businesses decorateo trees on the County Courthouse lawn. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031. REWARDS OFFERED! Families gathered for the annual Fnday evening event. �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 7. 2000 'W' 1 =”■ ObltuAttes 1 Carlton A. Fuller DEWITT - Carlton A. Fuller, age 97. of DeWitt, formerly of Lake Odessa, had his many prayers answered when he was taken Home to be with his Lord Jesus, on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000. Carlton was bom in Allegan on Oct. 22, 1903 to Samuel and Cornelia (Weare) Fuller, he was a long-time farmer m the Lake Odessa area and had also worked for Fisher Body/General Motors for 30 years. Fur many years. Carlton was active in the United Brethren Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances; his sisters. Pansy Myers and Lilly Jones; and his brothers, Roy Fuller. Arthur Fuller, and Elmer Fuller. Carlton is survived by his children, David I. (Judith) Fuller of Olivet, Carlene (Clifford) Schooltz of DeWitt, and Robert E. (Patricia) Fuller of Hastings; 12 grand­ children; 24 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and many other loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa on Sunday, Dec. 10. 2000 from 2-5 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Koops Funeral Chapel at 11 a.m. on Monday. Dec. II. 2000. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. If you cannot attend visitation or the ser­ vice. please sign the family’s Memorial Book at www.webobit.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. Arrangements are being made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Henry E. Eaton HASTINGS - Henry E. Eaton, age 82, of Hastings, ded Sunday. Dec. 3, 2000 at Hastings Tendercare. He was bom Feb. 16. 1918 in Hastings, the son of Herbert and Myrtle (Blocher) Eaton He graduated from Hastings High School in 1936. then received a degree in office machine repair from Pine Lake School. Mr. Eaton served in the United States Army Air Corp from 1940-1945. He mar­ ried Maxine Kuball March 25,1946. He was an office machine technician for many years, he retired from S.C.M. Corp, in Grand Rapids in 1979. He was a member of the Hastings VFW Post. He was preceded in death by parents, brothers. Chester. Dale. Herbert and George Eaton. and sister. Henrietta Martin. Surviving arc hts wife. Maxine Eaton of Hastings, in-laws. Lawrence and Jean Allen of Bradley. John and Freda Morgan of Hastings, Marjorie Haight of Middleville, Floyd Martin of Jackson, many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Dec. 6. 2000 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Timm Oyer officiatied. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Robert N. Fuller SAN FRANCISCO. CA - Mr. Robert N. Fuller, age 70. of San Francisco. CA and formerly of Hastings, died Thursday. Nov. 16. 2000 at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. Mr. Fuller was bom on April 3. 1930 in Hastings. Ml the son of Clair and Hallie (Houvener) Fuller. He was raised in the Saginaw. Ml area and attended schools there, graduating in 1948. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force following high school graduation. He had lived in San Francisco for the past 32 years in the same apartment for many years allowing him a terrific view of the Golden Gate Bridge. He was employed at KGO-TV station in San Francisco for 26 yean. He is survived by his aunt. Patricia (Roy) Blough of Hastings and cousins. Susan (Brian) Stuart and sons and Phillip (Susan) Blough and family. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial graveside services will beheld at 11 a.m. Dec. 9. 2000 at the Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Woodland. Ml with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Bunal will be at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Woodland. Ml. Memorial contributions may be made to the chanty of one s choice. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings ■Mjatteg=g"", " legBtBBgg Dora M. Johnson LaVeme R Kahler HASTINGS - Dora M. Johnson, age 102. of Hastings, formerly of Prairieville passed away Dec. 4. 2000. Dora Johnson was bom Feb. 21, 1898 in the Doster area, the daughter of Jacob and Sarah (Bailie) Johnson. She lived at home until the death of her father in 1940, when she and her mother moved to Cloverdale and then to Prairieville. After her mother’s death in 1959, she lived near her brother and sister­ in-law; Lewis and Doris Johnson. She had been a resident of fhomapple Manor in Hastings since 1989. Dora attended Calkins Grade School, Hastings High Scnool and the Barry County Normal and taught school for a short time. Dora enjoyed doing farm work with her father, she always hsu beautiful flowers wherever she lived and she also enjoyed cooking and sewing. Dora was a life mem­ ber of the Prairieville Rebecca Lodge and was a member of the Inter-Lakes Baptist Church. She is survived by her sister-in-law. Doris Johnson of Delton; her niece, Loraine (Robert) Pike; her nephew Norman (Jean) Johnson; and their children who were very dear to her and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Harold and Lewis. At her request cremation has taken place. Interment in the family plot at Prairieville Cemetery. A memorial service will be con­ ducted at a later date. Memorial contributions to Prairieville Bible Church. 12711 S. M43. Delton will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. TUCSON. ARIZONA - LaVeme R (Shorts) Kahler of Tucson. Arizona and for­ merly of Hastings, passed away on Saturday. Nov. 18. 2000. She was bom in Chicago. Illinois on March 31. 1916. LaVeme was preceded in death by her husband, of 60 years. Merle C. Kahler who passed away on June 6. 2000. She is survived by her son Chris (Melanee) Kahler of Hudsonville; son Richard Kahler of San Jose. California; daughter. Margo Kahler of Tucson. Arizona; daughter, Linda (Ron) Kahler/Freemire of Bay City; grandson Bryan (Diane) Kahler, great granddaughter Molly Kahler and granddaughter Kathryn Kahler, all of Hudsonville; and brother-in­ law Glenn (Jane) Kahler of Tucson. Arizona. A Memorial Service for LaVeme and Merle will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9. 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Hudsonville, Michigan. Carl W. Nelson MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Carl W. Nelson, age 82, of Middleville, went to be with his Lord, Friday, Dec. I, 2000 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Nelson was bom June 20, 1918 at Rudyard, Michigan the son of Louis and Caroline (Huntley) Nelson. He was raised and attended school in Rudyard, Ml. He was married to Bessie M. Whitford on March 3, 1941 in Sault Ste. Marie. Ml. They lived at Rudyard and Middleville. Mr. Nelson was employed at Brickyard in Rudyard, B’iss Co. in Hastings for two years, the Thornapplc Kellogg Schools for 10 years as a bus driver, and he retired from General Motors Co. after 28 years of ser­ vice. He served in the United States Army dur­ ing World War 11 and was in Northern France. Ardennes. Rhine-land, and Central Europe. He received the American Defense Service Ribbon. European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon w/4 Bronze Battle Stars. Good Conduct Medal and two Overseas Service Bars and one Service Stripe. He was a member of the Middleville Baptist Church, was Sunday School teacher and was on church board. He was a member of Whitneyville Bible Church Carl enjoyed gardening, singing to his grandchildren, most of all he was a loving, caring husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Bessie M. Nelson; three daughters. Penny Brown of Kentwood, Carole (Norman) Barlow of Hastings; Dorothy (Wayne) Tabbcrer of Kingsley; one son. Walter (Cheryl) Nelson of Wyoming, Ml; daugh­ ter-in-law, Linda Frasier of Hastings; 12 grandchildren. Star and Tim Swift. Tanya and Darrel! Peacock. Taunc Barlow, Seth Tabbcrer. Indya and Brian Morton, Sarah and John Rasmus. Michelle and Dennis Williams. Laura and Chris Black, Rachel and John Gantner. Theron Barlow. Esther Tabbcrer. Jamie Jo Nelson; nine great grandchildren. Erica Swift, Dakota Cooper. Chantal Swift. C.J. Morton. Corine Morton. Cathcri’-’ Morton, Timmy Williams, Andre Black; three brothers. Ernest (Car4clson of Georgia, Donald (Barb) Nelson of Rudyard, Gerald (Loretta) Nelson of Capac; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday morning at Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Pastor Thomas Sluys officiat­ ed. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Preceding him in death were his parents. Louis and Caroline Nelson, brothers. Raymond and Oliver Nel-son; sisters, Mabie Elis-worth and Marion Lamneck. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Michigan. Use BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to search for buyers, renters, employees...or just to say THANKS! Call us at 945-9554 Frederick “Lyle” Norris BLOOMINGDALE - Frederick “Lyle” Norris, of Bloomingdale, formerly of Cressey, passed away Dec. 4, 2000. Mr. Norris was bora Nov. 14, 1913 in Dowling, Michigan the son of Chalmer and Cleo (Van Sykle) Norris. On Oct. 9, 1934 he married Doris Campbell who preceded him in death on Aug. 29, 1996. Mr. Norris retired from Clark Equipment in 1978. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially smelt fishing on Gull Lake, yard work and be especially enjoyed going out to dinner. He is survived by his son, Jim of Kalamazoo; his daughter, Wennonah Stout of Bloomingdale; a brother, Willard (Maxine) of Kalamazoo; a sister Eileen Birman of Battle Creek; a brother-in-law, Merwin (Pauline) Campbell of Delton; sis­ ters-in-law, Autumn La Pine of Florida and llah Norris of Dowling; seven grandchil­ dren; several great grandchildren; and sev­ eral nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his par­ ents and a brother, Lynden Norris. The family will receive visitors Thursday. Dec. 7, 2000 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton where funeral services will be conducted Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, 2 p.m.. Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Private interment. Memorial contributions to a charity of one's choice will be appreciated. Diane J. Lydy HASTINGS - Mrs. Dune J. Lydy, age 57. of Hastings died Wednesday, Nov. 29,2000 at her residence. Respecting her wishes, there will be no services. Mrs. Lydy was bora on June 15, 1943 in Miami, Florida, the daughter of Harold and Naomi (Cain) Johnson. She was raised in the Miami area and attended schools there. She was married to Shannon L. Lydy on July 10, ’982 and he survives. She moved to Hastings in May 2000 from Las Vegas. NV For those who didn’t know Diane, she was a beautician, food server, lawn and landscape business owner, and wholesaled house plants to florists in South Carolina for five years. Her last eight years she was a foodserver in Las Vegas. NV at "Harrahs Casino." She fought ovarian cancer for the last 2 1/2 years. She traveled in 42 states, loved the Western states and the Michigan snow. She enjoyed all sports and spent many nights with her husband watching all sports on TV According to her husband she was his “M.V.P. and the wind beneath my wings." She was a jack of all trades and master of three. Love. Affection and Courage. She will leave us with a lot of love in our hearts for her. Everyone who knew her will have a lasting memory of her. She would want all of us to go on with her optimistic views on life and to always look ahead and never look back. To face life with the belief that there is nothing too tough to do. We will all miss you Diane and always love you. She is survived by her husband. Shannon; daughter. Nancy Little of Pem-brooke Pines. FL; son. Harold Currier of Holly­ wood. FL; step-children, Kathy Edwards of Battle Creek, Kelly Chadwick of Grand Rapids. Steve Lydy of Hastings. Doug Lydy of Hastings and Lori Lydy of Hastings; 12 grandchildren; brother. Jerry Johnson of Miami. FL; brothers-in-law, Gary (Betty) Lydy of Hastings. Mike (Rebecca) Lydy of Hastings. Wayne (Jan) Lydy of Hastings; ard mother-in-law, Reba Lydy of Hastings. A Memorial Gathering will be held 1:00­ 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9th at the Mike Lydy home. 937 S. Hanover St. in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Representatives from the BISD and area schools who are sponsoring the Skilled Trades Career Expo met for a planning session Wednesday. From left are BUI Baker of KCC, Sheree Newell of Hastings High School, Dave Wilcox of the BISD. Tom Mohler of the BISD and Mike Kwasny of Delton-Kellogg Schools. Students to learn about jobs in skilled trades by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Area employers' continued need for more workers who can perform skilled trades has prompted the Barry Intermediate School District and area schools to collaborate in a first-ever Skilled Trades Career Expo. The expo will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Barry Expo Center. Students in grades 9-12 from the Lakewood, Maple Valley, Hastings. Delton and Thomapple Kellogg school districts will be invited to attend. Parents of stu­ dents will also be invited. Mike Kwasny, School to Work coordi­ nator for Delton Kellogg High School, said there are currently "tremendous opportuni­ ties' for students in the skilled trades. "Most of the jobs now are in skilled trades,' he said. 'One of the biggest de­ mands of employers now is finding quali­ fied candidates for these skilled trades. Companies are looking to foster and en­ courage apprenticeships, and there are some great, good-paying jobs available. We want to make students and parents aware of this and lo hopefully get kids more focus on ca­ reer pathways which include one of these skilled trades." He said research indicates skilled labor positions now make up 60 percent of the workforce, whereas in the 1950s 60 percent of the workforce was unskilled labor. Only 20 percent of jobs now or in the past 50 yean require or have required a college de- gree, he said. However, skilled labor posi­ tions still require some son of training, whether it be through technical or trade schools or apprenticeships. At the expo in February, students will have a chance to meet both potential em­ ployers in the skilled trades and schools of­ fering training in those trades. Kellogg Community College. Ferris State Univenity. Western University. ABC Associated Builders and Contractors, and some local manufacturers will be in atten­ dance. Three areas of skilled trades will be em­ phasized at the expo: 1) construction trades such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, and healing and air conditioning; 2) manufacturing trades such as welding, plas­ tics, robotics, millwright/maintenance work, electronics, and refrigeration; and 3) transportation, such as aviation and aircraft/automotive mechanics. After the expo. Kwasny said, additional activities will be offered to make sure those students who are interested in going into a particular trade are doing lhe things they need lo do to achieve their career goal. Such activities could be career shadowing, making sure students are taking the right classes, and visits to various employers of­ fering skilled trades. Later on this year, Kwasny said, seniors at lhe schools may be offered seminars that will give them the opportunities to lake re­ quired tests for their future training, help them with interview skills, and otherwise "help them make connections to gel them into their chosen profession." The expo was made possible by a gram given to the BISD by the state of Michigan. Kwasny said. ARSON, continued from page 2 man whose body was found by a passerby in a ditch south of Ionia last May, "It was determined it was a homicide, the victim was shot," said Roach. Roach said her investigation into that crime is ongoing and no charges have been authorized. Sabrina Jones, whose Yankee Springs Meadows home also was spray painted with racial slurs June 27. was asleep July 5 along with her husband, Joe, and their 19-year-old daughter, Ashia, at about 7 a.m. when a neighbor alerted them that their house was on fire. "We went outside and saw that the side of the house had been set on fire and it had fizzled itself out," said Jones. Jones said a neighbor also informed them that fire trucks were already in the mobile home park battling a fire at the unoccupied Goree residence. The Goree house, a $60,000, 28-by80 modular home built in 1999, was gutted by the fire, said SpIJSgt. Rick Kempski, who said it appeared both fires were started with gasoline. Firearm deer harvest 2nd best ever in U.P. Preliminary harvest estimates for the firearm deer season in the Upper Penin­ sula show hunters took an estimated 58,000 bucks and 21,000 antlerless deer this fall. Last year, hunters took 39,564 bucks and 15,120 antlerless deer. The buck harvest exceeds the 1995 record harvest of 54,287 antlered deer, while the total harvest was the second highest. Most U.P. hunters noticed that deer numbers were up. "Hunters were seeing a lot of deer, and chances for success was excellent," said Jim Hammill, Wildlife Management Unit Supervisor for the western U.P. "Year­ ling bucks were reported in abundance, and there were good numbers of older bucks." The condition of deer being checked is excellent again this year in the U.P., with impressive yearling antler development. "Hunting conditions were very good throughout the region," said Tom Weise, Wildlife Management Unit Supervisor for the eastern U.P. "Some snow fell every day, providing tracking snow in all areas. A few hunters left early because of snowfall and possible problems getting out of their camps." Bridge counts of vehicles with deer throughout the deer season were up more than 47 percent from last year (14,146 vs. 9.611). Statewide, estimates show hunters took 334,000 deer, of which 194,000 were antlered and 140,000 antlerless. These harvest figures rank this year’s firearm season as the second highest on record. The record statewide harvest occured in 1998 when 351,475 deer (187,632 antlered. 163,843 antlcrless) were taken. The harvest during the firearm deer season generally comprises about 60 percent of the total annual harvest of deer. The archery seasons contribute about 25 percent, muzzleloading about 5 percent and special antlerless seasons about 10 percent. The total deer harvest from all seasons is expected to be about 505,000 for 2000. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources uses a combination of several sampling methods to prepare its preliminary firearm season harvest es­ timate. Data for the estimated harvest for the Upper Peninsula and the northern Lower Peninsula is obtained from a survey of southbound traffic during the 16-day firearm deer season. DNR Wildlife personnel, located at strategic locations on the state's major highways, record the number of vehicles with harvested deer seen during each counting period. The DNR-operated highway deer check stations also provide additional information on the ratio of visible/not visible deer coming through these stations. This data is incorporated into mathematical models and, along with qualitative information from DNR wildlife biologists, the estimate of total harvest for the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula is made. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 7. 2000 - Page 17 Hastings, as always, loves a parade LEGAL NOTICE State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 2000-23008-NC in the matter of Aaron Daniel McGuire. Social Security No 373-94-7087 NOTICE A hearing will be held on Thursday. Dec 21. 2000 at 4 30 pm m the probate court­ room. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the petition for change of name ot Aaron Darnel McGuire to Aaron Michael Pinks. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent November 29. 2000 Kimberly A Pmks 10845 Enzian Delton. Ml 49046 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Many Scout groups, including the Cub Scouts ot Pack 3175, rode in the parade. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Howard Shattuck and Dense Shattuck husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 27.1989. and recorded on October X. 1989 in Uber 490. on Page 464. Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on November 22. 1989 in Uber 491. Page 540, Barry County Records and was assigned by mesne assignments to Midfirst Bank, a Federally Chartered Savings Association, Assignee by an assignment dated October 1. 1997. which was recorded on August 26.1998. in Uber 1017007. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND NINETY-EIGHT AND 36/100 dollars ($33,098.36), including interest at 10 000% per The Hastings High School Band marched and delighted listeners as they went. (Photo by Perry Hardin) YOU ALWAYS PROTECT THE ONES YOU LOVE The security of life insurance, the smiles of your children, the help of your Form Bureau Insurance agent. The best things in life are really pretty simple. Coll today. X.LarrjaNeg. 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December 7. 2000 COURT NEWS: A Yankee Springs Township man ac­ cused of attacking his wife with a weed whacker last Aug. 31 walked away from court Thursday a free man when Judge James Fisher dismissed a four-year felony charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. Jay Henry Boss. 70. of Yankee Springs Township, will not be tried on the charge as a result of Fisher’s ruling that lhe "ex­ amining magistrate (Barry County Dis­ trict Court Judge Gary Holman) abused his discretion in binding the case over for trial. "It seems to me there’s little to be gained with going ahead with prosecu­ tion." said Fisher in Barry County Circuit Court. "It’s arguable whether the burden BEAT (of proof) was established. I really don't think it’s there." Fisher said defense attorney Steven Kantz and assistant prosecutor Natalie Clinkscales "are both being bullheaded about it.” and **I really don't see any pur­ pose in going any further." Boss was arrested by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police the day af­ ter the incident in which his 69-year-old wife reported she sprinkled water on Boss because he used a weed whacker too close to her in their yard. Boss was accused of then striking the woman in the face with the still running machine, knocking her unconscious. The victim testified she had not known Boss to be violent in the past and that Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER * 945-9554 !h Wttnti d MATERIALS CLERK: LO­ CAL manufacturer in the au­ tomotive industry is seeking a Materials Clerk. Primary responsibilities include ma­ terial scheduling, inventory control, and maintaining purchasing records. Quali­ fied candidates will have 1-3 years experience in purchas­ ing, strong communications and organization skills, and knowledge of standard auto­ motive practices. We offer a competitive wage with an excellent benefit package. Send rewritten response to ad #117 c/o J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. 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Clinkscales replied that because the victim reported the incident more than 24 hours later, her initial claim he had intended to strike her did not constitute an "excited utterance." "It’s 26 hours later but at the same time, it is not in the presence of the de­ fendant," said Clinkscales. The victim reportedly told authorities later however, that "we should go home and forget about it." "Should we disregard the wishes of the victim? That’s in the public interest?" Fisher asked Clinkscales. "Yes, it is, your honor, the defendant should be held accountable for his ac­ tions," she replied. "Just because she’s in love with him and is still living with him doesn't mean a crime wasn’t committed.” Clinkscales explained that Boss may not have intended to strike the woman in the face, but had a stranger committed the act, "a stranger would be entitled to no less intent of the law." "I don't think Mildred Boss should be entitled to say we all should forget that a crime was committed," Clinkscales ar­ gued. "So you are going to spend a couple of thousand dollars for a jury on a case that can’t be proven," Fisher said. "I believe it can be proven, your honor," Clinkscales replied. Kantz told the court that the couple has continued to live together and that no other incidents have occurred. In other court business Thursday: • Lance Fontain Guy, 37. of Allegan, was sentenced to five months in jail with credit for two days served with the bal­ ance of the jail term suspended. He will he allowed to spend the five months on a tether in lieu of jail if he is successful on 18 months probation. Guy pleaded no contest to one count of discharging a weapon causing injury or death stemming from an April 6 incident in which he fired a gun at Orangeville Township resident. Jason Marshall, 28. Police said Guy and Marshall's aunt. Eva Brower, 43, of Allegan, had stopped at lhe Marshall home that day to-prck -up Browefs child before the couple planned to continue to Grand Rapids. Brower allegedly stayed in the car with another child white Guy approached the Rook Road home. "Apparently Marshall answered the door and made some remarks that led to a verbal argument which escalated into gun shots," said police then. "He (Guy) stated he was not trying to kill him. It was in self defense, were his state­ ments." Marshall was shot with a .380 caliber handgun which police later recovered. "They ditched the gun on their way to Grand Rapids," said police. "They got nabbed on their way back from Grand Rapids by South Haven troopers." Marshall was wounded in the knee and the ankle and suffered non-life threaten­ ing injuries in the confrontation though he Inter died from a cause reportedly un­ related to the shooting. "He (Guy) currently has a good job... and is a business owner, a rib business,” said defense attorney Alan Harbaugh, adding that his client served from 1988 to 1992 in Operation Dessert Storm. "Before the victim passed away, I did apologize to him and to his family," said Guy. "I’m going to treat this as being out of character for you and as something that was precipitated by the actions of the victim," said Fisher. Guy was also ordered to pay $1,500 court costs, $500 fine, a $150 forensic fund fee and a probation oversight fee. • Kenneth Tuttle, 32, of Delton, will be tried on two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct, second offense; two counts of fourth degree criminal sex­ ual conduct; two counts of furnishing al­ cohol to minors; one count of delivery of marijuana to a minor; one count of ac­ costing children for immoral purposes, and one count of distributing obscene matter, habitual offender. According to a court record, it is al­ leged that sometime between June 1 and Aug. 3, 1998, Tuttle furnished alcohol and displayed pornographic videos to a 10-year-old-boy and a 15-year-old boy and then engaged in sexual contact with both. Tuttle was previously convicted in 1992 of fondling a 10-year-old boy. At a motion hearing Thursday. Fisher denied a motion by court appointed de­ fense attorney David Makled to withdraw from tne case citing a breakdown in communication. When asked why he had not ques­ tioned certain witnesses, Makled ex­ plained that more investigation into the case is needed. "Interviews with the two alleged vic- CONTINUED on page 20 Hastings man accused of 5 rapes HASTINGS - A 69-year-old Hastings man has been arraigned on three counts of first degree and one count of second degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly raping at least five girts under the age of 13 al his Walnut Street home, according to the Hastings City Police Department. William Franklin Little is being held in the Barry County Jail on $100,000 total bond awaiting a preliminary examination on the charges, which stem from incidents alleged to have occurred over the past several months in the 400 block of East Walnut Street. Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy said the victims are acquainted with the suspect's family and the allegations came lo light when one of the victims complained that a physical assault had occurred at the Little home. "These other incidents then came lo light al which time we contacted our CSC team," Leedy said. Little is also charged with one count of assault with intent to commit sexual penetration, habitual offender, second conviction, and with one misdemeanor count of indecent exposure. First degree criminal sexual conduct carries a maximum possible penalty of life in prison. Ragla Road house destroyed by fire CARLTON TOWNSHIP - A Ragla Road home worth $165,000 was destroyed by fire late Friday when sparks and embers from a chimney landed on the roof, according to Hastings Fire Department Chief Roger Caris. Homeowner Tom Ratcliff was asleep downstairs when his brother, sleeping upstairs, awoke to the smell of smoke and got his brother out of the house. Caris said his department was called to the scene at 11:09 p.m. and arrived to find the roof of the home fully engulfed in flames. He soon called for help from Woodland, Nashville and Freeport Fire Departments, though they were unable to save the structure nor its $65,000 in contents, Caris said. After three hours dousing the flames, the department was called back to the scene at 5:49 a.m. Saturday when the fire rekindled itself, and all four departments reunited for another three-hour battle, Caris said. The home and the contents were insured and no one was injured. Trooper unhurt in single car crash ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A Michigan Suue Police trooper on routine patrol Monday evening found himself upside when he lost control of his patrol vehicle on a slippery road. Lt. Greg Kntsinga said Wednesday. Trooper Brad Martin was driving a Chevy Tahoe north on Norris Rond in the curves near Guernsey Lake Road at about 7 p.m. when the right side of the car apparently "dropped off the shoulder," said Knuinga. "It looks like when it dropped off the right shoulder, he overcorrected. it spun and slid on the snow and couldn't regain it," said Kntsinga. The Tahoe then apparently left lhe right side of the roadway again, struck a ditch, rolled over and came to rest upright. Kntsinga said, noting that th* investigation is not complete. ** Martin, who was wearing his seat belt, apparently was not responding lo a cal! al the time of the crash and speed is not believed lo have been a factor, said Kntsinga. Martin was not injured. "The road was snowy and it was blowing," he said. The incident is still under investigation and will be reviewed by Kntsinga nt a later <1*le’ . i.„ Traffic officer foils burglary in progress YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A Barry County Sheriffs deputy who thought he was tagging an abandoned car on Briggs Road Nov. 29 instead interrupted an apparent home invasion, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Deputy Gary Pearson encountered the vehicle one-tenth of a mile north of Chief Noonday Road on the west side of Briggs Road. As he radioed the license plate number to Barry County Central Dispatch and tagged the car as abandoned, he looked up and saw two teen-aged males run from a home in the 200 block of South Briggs Road into a wooded area, just one tenth of a mile from the car, police said. Troopers said Pearson gave chase, catching one of the boys while the other got away. The suspect told police that he and his companion had been to lhe home to ask for permission to hunt on lhe property. "He gave the perception of cooperation." police said. Police soon learned, however, that lhe boys did not have hunting licenses nor hunting gear in the car. The other boy fled lo the Cappon Shell Station, where he made a phon- call and got a ride home to Wayland, where he then called authorities to report his car stolen. He was then apprehended by Wayland Police Department officers, troopers said. Police searched the car and found a long gun belonging to the car's owner, along with a number of items taken from another home invasion which had not yet been discovered and reported to police, officers said. Police suspect lhe pair may be involved in a number of other unsolved residential break-ins in Barry County and the case remains under investigation. Man arrested for beating wife BARRY TOWNSHIP - A recovering alcoholic who began beating his wife last July after admitting that he is a sex addict was arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail Nov. 27, according to the Barry County Sheriffs Office. The 42-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly struck the woman in the head with his fists during an argument in bed. The man then allegedly tossed a cold cup of coffee on the woman, then punched her in the back three to four times during which the victim reported hearing a "cracking" sound. After the woman turned over, the man then sat on her. pinned her arms down and flicked cigarette ashes on her. Deputies said the woman screamed and the man struck her several more times on the side of the head. "She screamed to wake her daughters but he put his hand over her mouth," police reported. He then unplugged the telephone and hit her on the side of the head with it, deputies said. The woman told police he hits her on the head so the bruises will not be visible through her hair, deputies reported. The man had been arrested three times since July for domestic violence, deputies said. Orange Juice theft leads to beating THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A 33-year-old Middleville man who became enraged when he learned that his girlfriend’s son had drank his orange juice Nov. 29 was arrested and jailed for domestic violence by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Deputies said the man had been having trouble adapting to the woman's two sons and told them to call their father to pick them up after the incident The man then locked himself in the bedroom, police said. When the woman "jimmied" the lock to retrieve a blanket and a pillow, the man met her at the door, dragged her down the hallway, through the dining room and onto the outside landing of their apartment where he allegedly dropped her and locked the door. The woman's son unlocked the door and let the woman back inside where she called police. She suffered a small, red mark on her wrist, carpet bums on her let ankles and a sore armpit. Police said the man had drank seven beers prior to the incident. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 7. 2000 - Page 19 Woman seriously hurt when two cars collide J-Ad Graphics News Service Police received a report at 10:18 a.m. Friday to be on the lookout for a silver Lexus passenger car that reportedly was swerving all over the roadway. At 10:28 a.m.. they received another report, this time that two cars had col­ lided and rolled over on Freeport Avenue south of 100th Street. "The Lexus was reportedly all over the roadway," said Kent County Sheriffs Department spokesperson B.J. Richie. " Wc think the driver was a diabetic." The southbound 1999 Lexus, driven by 54-ycar-old William Andro of Grand Rapids, apparently had crossed the cen­ ter line and struck a 1995 Chevy Blazer, driven by 61-year-old Mary Wenger of Alto, which caused both vehicles to overturn "several times." Richie said it appears that Wenger suf­ fered incapacitating injuries and that a preliminary investigation revealed she was not wearing a seatbelt. Her passen­ ger, 32-ycar-old daughter. Katherine Schmuchcr, was not hurt. Andro and Wenger were taken from the scene of the crash to Spectrum Hos­ pital in Grand Rapids by Aeromcd medi­ cal helicopter, Richie said. Wenger was listed in serious condition at Spectrum on Wednesday, while Andro reportedly was treated and released on Sunday. Police said alcohol was not a factor and that both Andro and Schmuchcr were using safety belts al the time of the crash. No citations have been issued pending the outcome of an investigation into the cause of the crash. AeroMed transported two patients from the scene of a two-car collision on Freeport Avenue Friday. Here. Freeport First Responders assist the flight crew as they prepare to lift off. CRASH, cont. from page I "fantastic solo." Olson also was honored in song by the Country Chapel United Methodist Church Choir, of which she had been di­ rector. and the church band played dur­ ing the service. Frederick said. "And a gioup of three young men in their early 20s, who had grown up with her as their children's choir director sang." said Frederick. "One of them was her son." The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Count!**) MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by BRYCE L) BECKETT, a married man and CHARLA D. BECKETT, a married woman, husband and wife to Concord Funding Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 1. 1997. and recorded on July 10. 1997 in Liber 701. on page 442 Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee by mesne assignments to STERLING BANK AND TRUST. FSB by an assignment dated March 11, 1999. and recorded on March 16. 1999. as document #1038075. Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY SIX AND 90/100 Dollars ($36 246 90). including interest at 11.990% per annum Under the power of sale contained n san! mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 p.m. on January 4. 2001. Said premises are situated m the Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 near Lane Estates Plat fl. according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 6 of Plats, Page 7. AP.N. 06-014-140-002-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 7.2000 STERLING BANK AND TRUST. FSB Assignee of Mortgagee DAVID J. BENNETT THAV. GROSS. STEINWAY A BENNETT 30150 Teiegraph 8444 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Attorneys (248)845-1700 (12/14) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Robert A. Tramain A Associates, P.C. la a debt collector and wo are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any Information obtained will bo used for that purpose. Rescuers prepare to transport a Grand Rapids man to Spectrum Hospital after he allegedly suffered a diabetic seizure and crossed the centerline striking an oncom­ ing car near Freeport Friday. ARTS, cont. from page 3 County is one ot 37 counties that qualified for this program," Briel said. Bonnie Ballinger of the local Commu­ nity Foundation is also enthused about the Arts Council's latest project. "We're excited to be able to help this wonderful Arts Council in reaching their technology stage,” she said during an inter­ view before the presentation. "What’s really important to us is really helping organiza­ tions build sustainability and part of the sustainability for the Arts Council is hav­ ing the technology ’.o be able lo have a web site, to connect to other Arts Coun­ cils. to have e-mail, t*» have an instanta­ neous connection to the rest of the world. We're just really excited about that," Ballinger said. The Arts Council expects to have Art In­ formation Quest Program guidelines and database forms available at its Hastings of­ fice and at oilier places around the county in early 2001. "Wc will also ask the support of sur­ rounding art councils, businesses and other agencies to have these forms available to maximize the chance of securing as many artists and forms of art as possible. This will be a free service to the participants," Briel said. She and other Arts Council board mem­ bers will be attending service club meet­ ings to inform the community about the program. LEGAL NOTICES A 61-year-old Alto woman suffered serious injunes Friday when ner vehicle, pic­ tured. was struck by an oncoming car which crossed the centerline on Freeport Avenue. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MARIA I. WALSH and DARRYL T. WALSH. HUSBAND AND WIFE to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS. HOME ADMINISTRATION. U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICUL­ TURE now known as USDA. RURAL DEVELOP­ MENT Mortgagee, dated July 10. 1992, and recorded on July 10,1992. in Uber 549, on page 176, BARRY County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of seventy nine thousand seven­ ty six and 59/100 Doilws ($79,076.59), including interest at 0.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that stid mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Ml. at 1D0 pjn. on January 11. 2001 Said premises we situated in RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY County. Michigan and are LOT 48 AND THE S 1/2 OF LOT 49 OF SMITHS LAKEVIEW ESTATES NO. 1. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 2. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated* December 7 2000 USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (12/28) MORTGAGE FORCLOSURE SALE Robert A. Tremain A Aaoociatee, P.C. is a debt collector and wa are attempting to col­ lect e debt end any Information obtained win bo ueed for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DAVID L BARNES and MYRENE E. BRIGGSBARNES. HUSBAND AND WIFE to DAN BANK, a Federal Savings Bank Mortgagee, dated Sept. 30. 1997. and recorded on October 2. 1997. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum at ninety eight thousand four hundred eight and 62/100 Dollars ($98,408.62). including interest at 10.250% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. a! 1 DO p.m. on January 11.2001. * Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 33. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DISTANT SOUTH 89 DEGREES 58 06’ EAST 1596 98 FEET FROM THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 33' 24" WEST 268 00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 58' 06‘ WEST 80.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 33 24’ WEST 1052 06 FEET TO THE SOUTH UNE OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 53‘ 10" EAST 416.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 33’ 24" EAST NORTH 00 DEGREES 33 24’ EAST 750 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 58" 06" WEST 132 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 33 24" EAST 268 00 FFET TO SAID NORTH SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 58 06’ WEST 66 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING EXCEPT THAT PORTION DEEDED TO THE MICHIGAN STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AS EVIDENCED IN LIBER 291 ON PAGE 498 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale Dated December 7. 2000 DAN BANK, Mortgagee Attorney for: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain and Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (12/28) Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 13. 2000 - 7:00 p.m. Called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present. Hause. Palmer Hansford. Walters. Munjoy. McKenna. Edwards. Zoning Administrator Muma. Commissioner James, and fifteen (15) guests Minutes of the special meeting held on Oct 3. 2000 approved and placed on file Minutes of the regular meeting held on Oct 11. 2000 approved and placed on file Treasurers report received and placed on He Zoning Administrator's report received and placed on file. PCI Building/Electrical Permits report received and placed on file Barr/ County Sheriffs report received and placed on file Motion to adopt Resolution No 2000-79 to appoint Tom Thompson as Building Offioal/lnspector Motion to .dopt Resolution No 2000-80 to appoint Tom Thompson as Electrical Official!nspector Motion to purchase eight (81 maple trees for the cemetery. Motion to pay vouchers and payroll vouchers. Motion to accept letter of resignation from Martin Waiters as Township Board Liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission Motion to adjourn Adjournment at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna. Clerk Attested to by. Robert M Edwards. Supervisee (12/7) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Safa THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David E. Pieroe and Brenda L. Pierce, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Mid American National Bank & Trust Co , Mortgagee, dated February 12. 1996, and recorded on Febr jary 16. 1996 in Uber 651. on Page 951, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Second National Bank f/k/a Trumbull Savings and Loan Company. Assignee by an assignment dated July 1. 1996. which was recorded on October 17. 1996. in Liber 675. on Page 753. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due al the date here­ of the sum of EIGHTY-SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AND 73/100 dollars ($87.955 73), including merest at 7 625% pet annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of tliurn. at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1 ^X) p.m., on January 11,2001. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 20.21 and anundmded IfasAsiest in Lol 29. Streeters Resort, as recorded to Uber 2 of Plats, page 37. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 6003241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Doted: November 23. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors , 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie #200011894 Doiphns (12/21) State of Michigan 5th Circuit Court Barry County Case No. 00-832-CH non. uames n. rrsner Courthouse. 220 W State Sc . Hastings. Ml 49058 616-948-4814 BF Partners. LLC Plaintiff. vs. Eva Reno Uster, deceased; Mary Belie Snyder. Nadine Cobb, Patricia Rop, spouse of Patricia Rop and the unknown heirs, devisees and assignees of any who are deceased. Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff: Phyllis D. Groenewoud (P27369) Law Offices of Phyllis D. Groenewoud P.O. Box 866 East Lansing. Ml 48826 0866 Telephone: (517) 349-3889 ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE To: Eva Reno Lister, Mery Belle Snyder, Nadine Cobb, and the unknown heirs, devisees end assignees of sny who are At a session of the Court, held in the courtrooms in Hastings. Barry County. Michigan. on Nov 16. 2000 Present: Hon. James H. Fisher 1. Plaintiff claims title to real estate through a tax deed. The real estate is located off Lewis Road. Orangeville Township, Michigan, and is described as: Barry County. Michigan. Orangevale Township. Town 2 North Range 10 West Section 29 W 3/4 SW 1/4 NW 1/4 30 AC 2. Eva Reno Lister was granted a life estate in the above real estate in her father’s will The remainder was left to her children on her death Mary Belle Snyder and Nadine Cobb may have a datm as children of Reva Reno Uster Additional children of Eva Reno Uster, if any. or others who may claim through het may have a daim to the real estate. The unknown heirs, devisees and assignees of Mary Belie Snyder and/or Nadine Cobb may have a claim if either of them are deceased 3. A copy of the Summons and Complaint may be obtained by conlactmg Plaintiff's attorney The parties named in paragraph 2 must file an answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before 30 days after the last publication and posting of this Order Failure to comply with this Order may result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint filed m this court. 4. A copy of th® Order shall be publshed once each week for three consecutive weeks m a newspaper of general circulation in Barry County, Michigan, and proof of publication shall oe filed in th® court 5. A copy of th® Order shall be posted at the courthouse for three continuous weeks by a per­ son authorized to do so under MCR 2 103(B) (1). (2). Of (3). Such person shall file proof of posting with the Court. The first publication and posting shall oe made within 20 days from the date of entry of this Order Hon. James H. Fisher (12/14) �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 7. 2000 COURT NEWS POLICE BEAT Act. which will give him a chance to keep a felony conviction off of his record. Snell was among a group of five teenagers accused of obtaining alcohol from an adult and then engaging in a drunken crime spree around Algonquin Lake last Aug. 6 that left nearly 40 vic­ tims with damaged or stolen property. The spree led to Snell being charged with six counts of breaking and entering a building with intent to commit a larceny, each carrying a maximum pos­ sible penalty of 10 years in prison. He was also charged with one count of breaking and entering a vehicle to steal property worth between $200 and $1,000. a one year misdemeanor; one count of larceny less than $200. a 93-day misde­ meanor; one count of malicious destruc­ tion of personal property worth between $200 and $1,000. a one year misde­ meanor; and one count of malicious de­ struction of property worth less than $200, a 93-day misdemeanor. CONTINUED from page 18 Pillow talk leads to couple's arrests PRA1RVILLE TOWNSHIP - A husband and wife who got into a fight over money after going to bed Nov. 28 both arc facing possible charges of domestic violence, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Deputies said that after the two began to argue, the man demanded the woman sleep in another room, which she refused to do. "He tried to push and then kick her out and they began to scratch and grab at each other's faces and eyes," deputies reported. "At one point, (the man) grabbed her by the throat." The woman swung her elbows and a phone at the man in an attempt to gel free and out of the room, but soon returned throwing numerous items at her husband while demanding that he leave. The man suffered a cut to the bridge of his nose and the fight continued with the couple "clawing and scratching" at each other's faces. The woman told police the man grabbed her in a choke hold and said "I know­ how to take care of you,” and put his thumb in her left eye during the fight. Police said the 32-ycar-old woman suffered a swollen and bruised eye and marks on her throat while the 55-year-old man had two swollen fingers from being bitten during the altercation. tims who experienced the incident to­ gether were significantly different in their versions of lhe events." said Mak­ led, adding that it was believed the vic­ tims had not communicated prior to speaking with police. "I would like an investigation to sec if there was an op­ portunity for the two lo communicate." Fisher granted Makled’s request for in­ vestigator Vance Hoskins to conduct an estimated 10-hour investigation at a rate of $40 per hour. Fisher also granted a prosecution mo­ tion lo allow evidence of other acts at the trial with a precaution that the prior conviction will not be allowed. "The purpose is lo rebut any claim of fabrication," said Chief Assistant Prose­ cutor Amy Kuzava. • Chad Milo Snell, 17, of Hastings, was granted three ytvs probation under terms of the Holmes Youthful Trainee Our Christmas Gift to You... Drive a New Oldsmobile FREE* for a year! ‘0 DREISBACH Interest Payments for a year Down Payment •for qualified buyers teskjac 328 North Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan 49058 Call (616)948-8000 Today ■Where Exceeding Your Expectations is a Family Tradition.' or toll free 1-888-494-5539 Dave Walley, Business Mgr Chns Srtv«man. Sotos Tony Larson. Sotos iMHHQUtS: N Enc Dretsboch, President Don Gentry, Sotos Mgr BMC Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck Oldsmobile. 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He found himself in a situation he didn't in­ stigate," said Mierendorf. "How can I tell whether he's a follower or a leader?" said Fisher. "By looking at him," replied Mieren­ dorf. "I can’t tell that by looking at him, he’s sober today." said Fisher. Mierendorf explained that Snell was not among the defendants who entered the homes of the victims and damaged the victims' property. "Mr. Snell took a cooler and some pop and smashed some mailboxes," Mid Mierendorf. "He immediately came to me and told me what happened prior to any arrest. He took the appropriate ac­ tion. This is very much a speed bump in his life." He added that Snell's mother took the car from him upon learning about the crimes. "fm sorry for everything that happened and it wont happen again," Snell said. "I hope you realize what you've done," said Fisher. "You have to take responsi­ bility for that." • Michael Wesley Harrington, 26, of Hastings, was sentenced to serve three to five years in the Michigan Department of Corrections on his conviction of proba­ tion violation. Harrington was serving probation on a1999 conviction of third degree criminal sexual conduct for having sex with a 14year-old girl. "This court, this county, has had a sig­ nificant problem with criminal sexual conduct and predatory acts against chil­ dren." said Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. "Mr. Harrington (allegedly) at­ tempted to assault an individual who tried to stop him from going after another child.” McNeill went on lo say that "predators go after the most helpless people in so­ ciety, they take advantage of them as they see fit for their own needs." McNeill said Harrington "should be held responsible for his actions." But according to defense attorney David Kuzava, "there are some good points to point out about Mr. Harrington." Kuzava said the violation was his first since being placed on probation, that he paid more than he was ordered on his fines and costs and that he had no posi­ tive drug screens. "The comments about Mr. Harrington being a predator are unfounded." said Kuzava. "There has been no expert tes­ timony on that particular subject." "I don't need testimony to see that a 26-year-old has impregnated a 13- to 14year-old girl who had a child and now he's engaging in the same behavior with a middle school girt,” said Judge Fisher. Kuzava argued, however, that Harring­ ton was 15 years old when he had sex with the 13-year-old girt who became pregnant. "It's not like that occurred while he was in his mid 20's," said Kuzava. He added that the girl he had sex with last year which led to his 1999 convic­ tion "is the only girl that has that age dif­ ference." Kuzava also pointed out that Harring­ ton has not been charged with assault. "He's not the type of person the (probation) report makes him out to be,” Kuzava said. Harrington was accused of violating his probation by being in the company of a 14-year-girl he said he was picking up from school for her parents. "I'm very regretful for what I did," he said. "I figured I'd do a favor for a friend. I don't want my kids growing up knowing Dad's a loser. After I get off probation, I want to get out of this town so I can do better. I'm sorry for everything that's hap­ pened." • Micheal Bourdo, 38, of Delton, stood mute charges he violated his probation by consuming cocaine in October and by , terminating his substance abuse counsel-1 ing without the permission of is probation agent. , If convicted, he could be sentenced to a maximum penalty of eight yean in> prison. A not guilty plea was entered on behalf. He is being held without bond the Barry County Jail and was schedi for a probation violation hearing last I day. • Jay Allerding of Hastings pleai guilty to violating his probation by ©_ suming marijuana on Sept. 6 and Oct. 1 and to failing to follow through with sul stance abuse treatment. If convicted, he could spend a maxi mum of 10 years in prison. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-12-14.pdf e0822eea4c4a9dae2c78e79701b70dc4 PDF Text Text •nwGspwumm _ 121 S Church a Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER THURSDAY.Docwnbw 14, 2000 VOLUME 147, NO. 49 PRICE 50* Blizzard 2000 briefly shuts down county News Briefs by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A winter storm the National Weather Service declared a blizzard late Monday and early Tuesday caused many school, business and government functions to grind to a halt after dumping more than 15 inches of snow onto Barry County and most of West Michigan. Several public schools dismissed early on Monday while all five public school districts along with the private schools in Barry County stayed closed Tuesday. Delton Kellogg and Lakewood Public Schools remained closed Wednesday and the Hastings-Barry County Airport was closed for two says, said manager Jim Cool. "We had about 18 inches of snow out here," said Cool. "It was drifting quite a bit. It filled the whole thing (runways) solid.** Cool said luckily, however, to one was stranded as a result of the shutdown. The airport reopened Wednesday, he said. Also closed Tuesday were the Barry County Courts and Law Building and the Barry County Courthouse, along with lo­ cal Commission on Aging Friendship sites. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners postponed its meeting by one day and the USDA service center and the Barry-Eaton District Health Department also closed. The National Weather Service office in Grand Rapids said blowing and drift­ ing x*now overnight Dec. 11 made totals difficult to ascertain in all areas, as well as making travel difficult. "The storm that came into our area was a result of a low pressure system which started in the Plains," said local National Weather Service Climatologi­ cal Station observer Dave McIntyre. "As it moved slowly on a northeast track, it began to snow at about 5:30 a.m. on Monday and quit at 1 a.m. on Tuesday." One Wall Lake couple reported they were unable to travel Monday night to greet their new granddaughter born dur­ ing the bizzard at a Kalamazoo hospital. The couple had to hand shovel their driveway before they could make the trip on Tuesday. Supermarkets in Hastings were filled with shoppers stocking up on last-minute items on Monday afternoon and lawn and garden stores experienced steady busi­ ness. as customers purchased shovels and snow throwers. "Our trucks haven’t come in yet," said Delton Post Office mail carrier Alonda Pratt at 10 30 am. Tup^ay. “We’re Ju’t delivering packages jight how. If the trucks come, then we'll do our routes." The mail trucks normally arrived in Delton at 5:30 a.m.. but did not arrive un­ til shortly after 10:30 a.m., a postal spokesman said. Pratt was among a number of people trying to carry on with business as usual but not before spending several hours shoveling driveways and digging their cars out of deep snow. "It's hard to see where the driveways are so we can back in and turn around." said Pratt. The weather is blamed for a number of minor accidents reported all over Barry County Monday, including one in which a Barry County Transit bus carrying at least 10 passengers slid into a swamp on Harris Creek Road in Irving Township. More^han 15 inches of snow created back breaking work for many people throughout Barry County in the aftermath of Monday night’s blizzard. Here, Rick Williams of Delton works to lend a helping hand to dear a neighbor's driveway. Evan Way takes his afternoon •stroll” through the foot-deep snow in Lake Odessa. Way and his friends. Mike Black, Fabio Hildebrandt and Matt Black, spent Tuesday afternoon in a hot tub jacuzzi on Ken Cote’s back porch. When they got too hot, they cooled off with a run in the snow. (Photo by Helen Mudry) BLIZZARD 2000 continued on page 6 County Board approves application Four Renaissance Zone sites proposed in county New library site, size plans change ha it m 1mm 17 jmn of at tan 110 pnoaii, u r «00d teoHi Md taMft widda 36 dqr« of <he Mve io eligible Io coo- (Additional! News Briefs Cappear on page 2) 4 by Mary McDonough Staff Writer A new library in Hastings will be built in a different location and will be 40 percent smaller than originally planned because a contributor who originally pledged upwards of $1 million to the pro­ ject has significantly reduced the amount of money he will be donating. The contributor initially committed to giving $500,000 to the library with no strings attached and another $500,000 if the second amount was matched by do­ nations from the community. However, the amount was pledged when the com­ mittee was trying to form a district li­ brary. Plans were to have Rutland and Hastings townships and the city of Hast­ ings form the core of the district library, and then have other townships become part of the library later. The concept of a district library was scrapped, however, when Rutland and Hastings townships decided they did not want to participate in the project. The reason given at the time was that the townships would not be able to control the amount of millage requested of town­ ship residents. When the library commit­ tee went ahead with plans for a new building anyway. John Fehsenfcld, a member of the steering committee work­ ing to get the new library built, said he did not know if the $1 million donor would still contribute the funds, but said at the time that. "1 don’t think the donor's not going to go along with it if it’s not a district library." Committee members have since been able to meet the donor's stipulation that at least $500,000 be matched by dona- See LIBRARY SITE, continued page 3 by Eiaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Areas designated in Woodland, Barry and Hope townships and the village of Middleville will get an economic devel­ opment boost if the state approves the Barry County Board of Commissioner's application for a Renaissance Zone. The County Board of Commissioners Wednesday gave its approval of the sites and formally requested that the state des­ ignate those areas as a Renaissance Zone to help attract new business, in­ crease economic development and ex­ pand business and employment opportu­ nities. Barry County is applying for the state designation as a joint effort with Ionia County. The Ionia County Board of Commissioners Tuesday voted unani­ mously to approve the Renaissance Zone application. Barry’s vote was 6-0 with commissioners John Barnett and Emmet Herrington absent. Should the area be designated a Re­ naissance Zone, for IO years, beginning Jan. 1, 2002, people and property within the identified sub-zones would be ex­ empt from taxes levied by village, town­ ship, county and other governmental units. The state would then take on the responsibility of reimbursing local schools, community colleges, intermedi­ ate school districts and public libraries for any revenue lost during that period. Estimated tax loss in Barry County "would be a small fraction of the benefits the designation of a Renaissance Zone will bring the community." the County Board said in its resolution. The pro­ jected tax loss for all four sites is close to $10,000 per year in Barry, based on the 2000 tax rale. New business and industry sites pro­ posed in Barry's subzones are expected to create about 136 to 156 new jobs, ac­ cording to County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus. He has been ac­ tive with William Weisgerber, who has been hired by the Barry County Board to help forge a new economic development plan; County Administrator Michael Brown, David Shinavier of the mapping department and others to work on the Renaissance Zone application. Key reasons commissioners are hoping to get the Renaissance Zone designation are to increase the number of jobs and income available to local residents, as well as to expand economic activity. "Certain areas within our county have suffered from depressed economic activ­ ity for some time, including low in­ comes, lack of employment opportunities and depressed business expansion, the County Board said in the resolution. The proposed Renaissance sub-zones in Barry are: • 27.7 acres on West Eaton Highway near M-50 and M-66 and the CSX Rail­ road in Woodland Township for a pro­ posed ethanol plant or agricultural pro­ cessing plant for fanners in Barry, Ionia and Eaton counties. "We're talking about probably process­ ing com into another product, except an­ imal feed," Weisgerber said. Previous studies, involving former State Rep. Robert Bender and Commissioner Robert Wenger, have been conducted in the past about such a plant. Some studies See RENAISSANCE, continued page 2 �.................. '’’rW •Hl u«s» * Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday,December 14. 2000 More Blizzard 2000 shots... Hastings City Council hears about new library plans A change in plans for a new Hastings Public Library dominated discussion at Monday night's Hastings City Council meeting. The council was one of the very few public bodies having a meeting Monday evening during the worst snowstorm since January of 1999, which called off just about all other events. Don Drummond made a Powerpoint presentation on the revised library plans and fellow steering committee members, including new Hastings Township Super­ visor Jim Brown, John Fehsenfeld and Neil Gardner, were on hand to make points and answer questions. The new library, necessitated by lack of space at the current site across from Snowblowers were a qodsend for many people digging out of the blizzard. • Approved a lease for more space in the industrial incubator for Hastings High School classes to use for the Opportunity Center, at a cost of $2.53 per square foot. • Agreed to contract with Barry County, through the Soil and Conserva­ tion District, for gypsy moth suppression services next year. City Manager Jeff Mansfield said though gypsy moths were a big problem in recent years, suppres­ sion efforts weren't as critical last year within the city and he expects more of the same in 2001. No costs were given yet. • Was told that the Downtown Devel­ opment Authority is considering revision of the DDA district's boundaries. Hastings Twp. may buy land for cemetery by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Hastings Township Board is con­ sidering expanding the township ceme­ tery by purchasing property owned by township resident Jack Lenz located ad­ jacent to the cemetery. Township Clerk Bonnie Cruttcnden said the board isn't sure exactly how much land would be purchased. A pur­ chase price also needs to be negotiated, Ray Smith had the benefit of a tractor with a snowblade to move snow and clear streets and driveways in his neighborhood Tuesday morning. the Barry Couniy Courthouse, originally was to be comtructed at an old Hastings Manufacturing site along the Thornapplc River on the cast side of the city. How­ ever, plans likely will have to changed (sec more detailed story in today's Ban­ ner) and the new library may instead be located just to the nonh of the fire sta­ tion. The size of the building also may have to be scaled down from the original plans. in other business at the meeting, the council: • Agreed to have the T.J. Miller Tree Service of Moline once again perform tree trimming and removal services within the city next year, for a price not to exceed $32,750. she said. She said the purchase is being consid­ ered because "some day we’ll run out of cemetery space and we know eventually we'll need more land." Currently about 60 percent of the five acres of land on which the cemetery sits is in use or has been purchased for plots, she said. The cemetery is located on McKeown Road north of the Thomapple River. The board Monday voted to put up "no parking on the grass" signs in the ceme­ tery because an open grassy area has been used for parking by cemetery visi­ tors in the past and the area has gotten tom up, making it difficult to mow. Also at the meeting, the board decided to buy a new computer that will allow the township Internet access. Cost of the computer was originally estimated at $775 noi including a printer, which will also be purchased, Cruttcnden said. Board members asked that certain up­ grades also be included, such as updated software, so the final price will be higher, Cruttcnden said. The board also discussed whether it will approve a request by the YMCA of Barry County for $3,000. For the past three years the YMCA has asked all the townships in the county to contribute to the YMCA so program costs could re­ main low for users. Cruttenden said 1,172 township residents used YMCA services in 2000 so far. Last year the township gave $2,859 to the YMCA. The request will be voted on at a future meeting, Cruttenden said. Also at the meeting, the board voted to sign a contract with the Barry Conserva­ tion District that would allow property in the township to be sprayed for gypsy moths next spring. Cruttenden said that there probably won't be any spraying done because no complaints about gypsy moth infestations have been received from township resi­ dents by the conservation district . But the contract is a precautionary measure in case spraying is necessary, Cruttenden said. The township will assume no financial liability for the spraying as a result of the contract, Cruttenden said, but will as­ sume responsibility for billing residents for spraying and then turning the money over to the conservation district. Gypsy moth infestations have caused problems in Barry County for the past several years, prompting the county to begin a gypsy moth suppression program administered by the conservation district. //lose... Dog house straw available tSSXlSK OUR-Land group will meet today OUR-Laad Committee members and people interested in the future land uses in Barry County will meet Thursday, Dec. 14, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Courts and Law Building. Al the last meeting, committee members discussed creating a Barry County Guidebook with input from the county, townships and villages, and using the Grand Traverse County Development Guidebook as a model. The guidebook would be used to provide education and promote con­ sistent county-wide and intergov­ ernmental cooperation. 'OUR-Land is an acronym for Our Ultimate Resource-Land. Members will be deciding the pro­ posed directions for the OUR-Land Committee in the coming year. Sev­ eral different areas of interest and methods for informing residents, fa­ cilitating communication between county groups and bringing land use experts to public forums was dis­ cussed at the last meeting. The public is welcome. Questions may be directed to 945-9866 Lakewood's band to be on television The Lakewood High School con­ cert band and choir's performance of "Do You Hear What I Hear" at the Peacock Tree Farm in Bath was filmed by Channel 6 WLNS and trill be shown twice during the Christmas season — once at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, and again at 5 p.m. Christ­ mas Day. Because of the cold temperatures and brisk wind, the musicians and their instruments and voices stayed on the bus until it was their turn to perform As performance time ap­ proached, the band and choir quickly set up chairs and music stands in front of a rustic shed- There were a few sound checks for the Channel 6 film crew and stage directions for musicians. During the setup, the band and choir members wore their coats and hats, but when it came time to film, they had to brave the elements in their band/choir tuxedos and dresses. Then it was time for "lights, camera action." from 9 a.m. to I p.m. at the new animal shelter. The shelter is located at the end of Industrial Park Drive in Hastings. The straw will be available on a firstcome. first-served basis. The Humane Society recommends that all dog owners, whose pets remain outdoors for long periods of time, should furnish adequate covered pro­ tection and bedding, as well as food and water. DDA meeting reset for today Because of the approaching holi­ day season, the Hastings DDA meet­ ing has been rescheduled this month. The Downtown Development Au­ thority (DDA) meeting originally set for Dec. 21 has been rescheduled to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14. on the second floor al City Hall. The Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) meeting originally set for Dec 20 was held instead on Wednesday. Dec. 13. Christmas at Mill series continues Historic Bowens Mills' "Christmas at the Mill" weekend series will con­ tinue from noon to 5 p.m. this Satur­ day and Sunday. There is no admission charge to the activities, which will take place each Saturday and Sunday afternoon through Saturday, Dec. 23. Highlights for each weekend will include fresh cut Christmas trees, horse-drawn family rides, photos with Santa (printed while you wait), hot chocolate and Christmas cook­ ies. Co-owner Carleen Sabin said Bowens Mills offers a "fairyland" atmosphere with many decorations, cut Christmas trees, garland wreaths, lights and Santa by the fire. Bowens Mills also offers private p'- ties, family gatherings and small group tours at the Bowen House. The mill is a state historic site lo­ cated in the heart of Yankee Springs, two miles north of the Ger. Lake State Park. A huge grindstone marker welcomes visitors at its site on Briggs Road. Owen and Carleen Sabin are hosts. For more information, call 795­ 7530. County honors Jack Lenz for service Gflbert man Jack honored and thanked Wednesday at'the County Board of Com­ missioner* meeting for his 21 years of "dedicated service to county citizens as a member of the Road Commission and Parks and Recreation Board." Commissioner Clare Tripp, chairwomen of the County Board's Central Services Committee, presented Lenz with a certifi­ cate of appreciation. "We do appreciate your service and wish you a happy retirement," Tripp said. Lenz, who retires at the end of the month, thanked the board, saying "I appre­ ciate the relationship that the Board of Road Commissioners has had with this board and past boards. Intergovernmental relationships are a nice way to be a pan of iL The contributions that this board has made to the road system have been a real blessing There have been times when I was serving on that board that we couldn't get that same kind of cooperation and it was very much needed." Compared to the road system when Lenz began his service to the way it is today, he said, "I feel there liave been some great ac- Barry County Commissioner Clare Tripp presents Jack Lenz with a certificate of appreciation for his many years of service to the County Road Commission and County Parks and Recreation Board. See RETIREE, cont. page 5 RENAISSANCE ZONE SITES, continues from page 1 show that the payback could be $6 mil­ lion to $7 million with the current federal supplement and state appropriations. Eaton Highway is currently a gravel road, but Weisgerber said he is sure that the counties could cooperate by convert­ ing it to a Class A road access to M-66, which is just six miles from the 1-96 ex­ pressway. "What we're hearing around the county is that people would like to preserve our agricultural heritage in this county and give farmers a better access to market." Weisgerber said. • 34 acres in Hope Township on South M-43 Highway near Ashby Road for three new proposed businesses: a trans­ mission business similar to B.J. Hy­ draulics which is already there; Reliable Tool and a large equipment rental and sales business, McManus said. Weisgerber said there currently is no infrastructure, such as sewer and water, in place at the Hope Township sites, but that by bringing sewer and water to those proposed businesses, there will be bene­ fits to Cloverdale and the lakes in that area. • 42 acres with 266-feet of frontage on South M-43 Highway in Barry’ Township (Delton) for expansions for Barry County Telephone Co. and McCormick Enter­ prises' new proposed fabrication facility. • 12.7 acres by Grand Rapids Street and Crane Road in the village of Mid­ dleville to expand facilities for a lamp­ shade manufacturer. There is a possibil­ ity of four businesses that could benefit in that sub-zone, McManus said. "These can be expanded because there's more than one possible site. This is just a start," McManus said. Ionia's Economic Alliance Board Di­ rector Wayne Beyca learned about the Renaissance Zone possibility last November and told Weisgerber about it. Both have been working "on a fast track" to meet the state's deadline. Weisgerber said his work with town­ ships. villages and counties has been gratifying "to have them come together and coalesce so quickly around this ap­ plication. It's been a pretty dizzying four weeks of going from meeting to meeting. We're still on a fast track because the application is not totally completed with all the letters of endorsement...It may be transported by car or snowmobile to Lansing before 5 o'clock this Friday, which is the deadline." he quipped. Three sub-zones were needed from each county in the application, but up to five are allowed. If the application is ap­ proved by the state. Barry can add an additional sub-zone and Weisgerber said some of the newly elected township su­ pervisors arc very interested in the prospects of that. The boundaries of the zones can be modified during the next two years, but the property has to be con­ tiguous. "It's a project that had to be now or forget it - that's why it's on the fast track." Wenger said. "This zone is the 21st the state has awarded and they don't anticipate ex­ panding this opportunity further for a number of years," Weisgerber said. At least 11 other communities around the state are competing with Barry-Ioni­ a's application for the one remaining Re­ naissance Zone. Commissioners in Barry and Ionia agreed in November to split the $20,000 cost to hire the Anderson Economic Group of Lansing to prepare the applica­ tion. Anderson recommended the best four potential Renaissance sub-zones from all the inquiries received. Weisgerber said. A state review board makes recom­ mendations for designation based on a competitive review of applications re­ ceived. and the State Administrative Board makes the final zone designations, subject to rejection by the legislature. Weisgerber had high praise for Barry's Mapping Department. Employees of the consulting firm in Lansing "indicated that these, out of all the applications they have ever done, are the most com­ plete. thorough, comprehensive maps they have ever seen in an application. It's your staff here that put them together for both counties because Ionia County did not have the extensive mapping ca­ pacity that you have in Barry County. Your staff should be congratulated and you should be congratulated" for having that kind of service in the county," he said. See RENAISSANCE ZONE SITES, continued page 3 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.December 14. 2000 - Page 3 New library site, size plans change.,.continued from tions from the community. Thus far $1.75 million has been raised via a variety of fund-raisers and individual donations. Fehsenfeld said Wednesday he did not know why the donor decided not to con­ tribute the amount to which he initially committed. Fehsenfeld said the donor will still give a "significant'' amount, but less than the initial $500,000 pledged. Fehsenfeld called loss of the money "a major setback” for the steering commit­ tee. which has been working since the summer of 1998 to try and raise funds fpr a new library. Proponents of the new building say the old building is too old. too small, and has an inadequate amount of space for computers. Fehsenfeld said loss of the money meant the project could not afford the cost of getting the origins! five-acre site ready for construction. Site preparation would have meant demolishing two ma­ jor structures, an old foundry and an old factory building. The original site is located on the Thornapple River south of East Mill and east of Hanover. The property is owned by Hastings Manufacturing. Before the steering committee decided not to build there. Hastings city officials were nego­ tiating with Hastings Manufacturing to try and swap property so the library pro­ ject would not have to absorb the cost of purchasing the land. The library committee is now propos­ ing to build on the Thornapple River north of Mill Street just west of Michi­ gan Avenue on property owned by the city of Hastings. A vacant building that used to house the city waterworks sits on that property, and would also have to be taken down, Fehsenfeld said, but the cost of the demolition for that building would be much less than it would for the two buildings on the original site. The library committee is proposing to close Mill Street between Michigan and Jefferson so that a portion of Mill Street could be turned into a parking lot for the library. Fehsenfeld said a certain number of parking spaces are required for the new library, making it necessary to use part of the street for parking. The library on this site would be 12,000 square feet, as opposed to the 20,000-squarc-foot building the commit­ tee proposed to build on the Hastings Manufacturing property. Fehsenfeld said the committee still plans on having a number of special fa­ cilities inside the new library; however, those facilities may be smaller than orig­ inally planned. Plans are to still include a children's reading room, an area for teens, an adult reading room, research rooms and a community room. However. Fehsenfeld said, the com­ mittee won't be able to decide what's go­ ing into the building until the Hastings City Council approves the new site. At Monday's City Council meeting, the council approved taking the steps neces­ sary to determine if such an approval can be given. The city will have to do re­ search to decide if closing Mill Street is feasible. A traffic flow study will have to be done, and a determination made whether fire trucks will still be able to easily enter and exit the fire bam, which is located between Mill on the north and Apple Street on the south. Fire trucks now exit onto Mill Street and turn either west or east, depending on where they're going. If the street is closed, the trucks would still have an area south of the library where they could travel east to Michigan Avenue, but would not be able to go west on Mill. Jerry Sarver, Hastings police chief and deputy city manager, said the library committee suggested closing off the street because such a suggestion had been made previously when the city was discussing whether to build a new police station at the site. The police department was later moved to the second floor of a new city hall building at the corner of Michigan Avenue and State Street. Sarver said there are no other busi­ nesses fronting on Mill Street where it would be closed off. The new proposed site does not allow room for future additions, unless a sec­ ond story was added, Fehsenfeld said. However, there has been talk of building a new fire barn in a different location, and should that occur, the library could be expanded into the area where the fire barn is located. Fehsenfeld said the concern right now is to "concentrate on getting a new li­ brary for the community as soon as pos­ sible." Admittedly, according to Hastings Li­ brary Administrator Barbara Schondelmayer, the scaled-down library may not meet the needs of the community for as long as the originally proposed library would have. "We were looking forward to building a larger building that would meet com­ munity needs for the next 20 years," she said. The scaled-down library may need to be expanded within 10 years, she said. "We keep hearing that once you open a new building circulation goes up 40 per­ cent and slays there," she said. However, she said, "I truly believe that once you get the building up. people are going to want to be a part of it and help it grow." Fehsenfeld said the current library has some 4,000 square feet of space open to the public. Even the scaled-down new building will have three times that much space, he said. "Given the amount of money we are able to raise, we'll be happy with 12,000 square feet," Schondelmayer said. Fehsenfeld said at Monday's council meeting that, "I got the impression they (council members) were very positive" about the new site. Hastings Township Supervisor Jim Brown, who serves on the library steering committee, brought the revised plans be­ fore the Hastings Township Board Tues­ day. and that group was also positive about the change, according to clerk Bonnie Cruttcnden. "I think the general consensus is that we like this plan better." she said. "It's page 1 RENAISSANCE, from page 2 more central to the downtown. It's going to be smaller, but will be more energy efficient and efficient space-wise. It's still three times the size of the library they have now." Fehsenfeld said the library committee still hopes to have the new structure built and open by 2002. "I think we can make it" by that time, Schondelmayer said. "The only thing that might delay it is construction problems." The library committee originally had a goal of raising $3.5 million. That goal will not change, Fehsenfeld said, be­ cause construction costs have gone up since the goal was originally set two years ago. The committee hopes to raise $750,000 in grant money from various foundations. The rest will have to be raised through various fund-raisers and by continuing to sell $100 and $1,000 "bricks" as a form of donation. Admittedly, Schondelmayer said, the committee will have to continue innova­ tive fund-raising efforts. Plans are to hold a "Great Gatsby" party for middle school students and their parents Jan. 13, she said. Fehsenfeld said the committee will continue to solicit large donations from individuals. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey and Wenger also expressed appreciation to everyone who worked so hard to pre­ pare the groundwork for the application. Ionia County subzones are in the city of Ionia, city of Belding, the village of Lyons and Odessa Township. In other business, the County Board: • Set II a.m. Dec. 28 as the date for a public hearing for the county's 2001 pro­ posed budget of $10,091,303, which rep­ resents a 3.5 percent increase over the current year's budget. • Picked the date, with consultation of commissioners-elect in the audience, for the organizational meeting of the new County Board at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 2. The new commissioners will be sworn into of­ fice at 10 a.m. that day. Current commis­ sioners' terms expire Dec. 31. Three of the eight have been re-elected to new terms. Four chose not to seek re-election and one was defeated in a bid for another term. • Heard that a coffee and punch recep­ tion will be held for the outgoing com­ missioners at the board's next meeting Dec. 28. • Decided to have a County Develop­ ment Committee meeting of the entire County Board ("committee of the whole") at I p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 20. Fehsenfeld said exact plans on what will be included in the smaller library won't be made until the committee gets the go-ahead from the city on the new site. Then the committee will have to work with its library consultant and ar­ chitect to nail down details. Fehsenfeld said the library committee remains positive about the project. "The steering committee and all the hundreds of people working on this are still very supportive and willing to work hard to achieve this for the community." Commissioners will be discussing rec­ ommendations from Weisgerber on poli­ cies regarding the county's new Eco­ nomic Alliance Board and the economic development director the Alliance Board hopes to hire in the coming weeks. The discussion will include whether to grant autonomy to the Economic Alliance Board even though the county is footing the expenses, whether to increase repre­ sentation on the Alliance Board to a pos­ sible 17-member group and who will be "the boss" of the future county economic development director. The county is hop­ ing that eventually other governmental units will help pay the costs of the eco­ nomic development program. • Appointed attorney David Tripp to a three-year term on the County Develop­ ment Authority Board. Geiger attends last ‘Coffee’ as state rep. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer 87th District State Rep. Terry Geiger, who has repauatd «U nf iwiy County for the past six years, attended his last Legislative Coffee session in that capacity Monday morning. Different opinions about the status of the presidential election and the need for a new concealed weapons bill were aired at the session. State Senator Joanne Emmons, a Republican, and Eileen Oehler, who ran unsuccessfully for county commissioner as a Democrat, disagreed over whose votes weren't counted or were counted three times. Emmons told the audience that she hoped that the dispute would soon be settled so that the new president could prepare to take office on Jan. 20, 2001. (The U.S. Supreme Court decision wasn't handed down until Tuesday night.) Emmons told the audience that Michigan has strict rules which would keep what occurred in Florida from happening. She said, "Our elections in Michigan do very well." Geiger discussed the election briefly, saying, "This is no way to start the millenium." He and Emmons agreed that Congress faces a huge challenge in dealing with the urban and rural polarization evident from election results. Both Emmons and Geiger said they support a new concealed weapons bill now being discussed in the State Legislature. Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer questioned whether state-wide legislation was the best choice for Barry County. Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver also questioned the state-wide legislation since he believes that this issue is best controlled locally. Sarver mentioned that local police organizations would better know about individuals who have never been arrested for a felony, never been treated for a mental illness, but who should never be given a concealed weapon permit. At the state level, Sarver said. "No one will know this individual and may approve a permit." Sarver said, "I am not convinced that the CCW (carrying a concealed weapon) bill will keep Barry County's low violent crime rate low." Geiger reiterated his support for a uniform standard and that this bill has been under discussion for more than five years. Geiger also mentioned the large number of Michigan citizens who see carrying weapons as part of their Second Amendment rights. Emmons also discussed living wage ordinances now in effect in four cities in the state. She is advising her colleagues to be very careful when considering local issues. She also discussed the "adult entertainment" package of rules which should strengthen local ordinances. She Terry Geiger said she is amazed that the requirement that the women and customers stay six feet apart (no lap dancing) has caused such problems. Geiger discussed budget related issues being discussed in this last week (lame duck session) of the legislature. He expects the legislature to approve funding for the new bovine tuberculosis laboratory at Michigan State University. "I do think the state has a compelling interest to complete work on the EPIC (Elderly Prescription Insurance Program) this year,". Geiger sakL This program would help tow income senior citizens in Michigan pay for prescription drugs. Greg Moore, speaking on behalf of Congressman Nick Smith, said Smith expects that continuing resolutions will be approved until the new congress can finish the budget. Funding for local fire departments was approved and includes money for technical research. Smith's office is moving to the Raybum Building in Washington D.G Moore said that Smith will play a part in the rewrite of the Right to Fann bill in the next session of the congress. The meeting ended with applause for Geiger who must leave the legislature due to term limits. Emmons said. "You can be so proud of the way he has served this county." The next Legislative Coffee, sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, will be at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 2001, at the County Seat Restaurant. New State Rep. Gary Newell is expected to replace Geiger as one of the guests. Oldsmobile’s demise won’t affect Dreisbach by David T. Young Editor The news Tuesday that Oldsmobile has reached the end of the road was disappointing to Eric Dreisbach, but for his Hastings dealership, it's still business as usual. "We really don't know much more right now than what General Motors announced at their press conference," Dreisbach said. "They said they would handle each local dealership on a caseby-case basis. We hope to receive a letter that's being sent to all Olds dealerships in the next few days." He stressed that this development in no way will cause Dreisbach OldsPontiac-GMC to cut back or cease operations. Even if Oldsmobiles eventually are discontinued, Dreisbach sells a lot of Pontiacs and GMC trucks. GM Tuesday announced that the oldest brand name car in the U.S. will be retired over the next few years, according to the Associated Press. "The AP reported, "GM executives admitted they had failed to erase the stodgy image of a brand that once with synonymous with American prosperity and dependability... "GM also announced production cutbacks and a series of moves that will eliminate 13,700 jobs in North America and Europe next year." Olds three years ago celebrated its 100th birthday and it had been part of the General Motors family since 1908. The company was started by Ransom E. Olds in Lansing in 1897. Officials said the 2002 Olds Bravata, which will come out next spring, will be the last new model in the line. "Of course, we're disappointed," said Dreisbach, who has held the Hastings dealership for nearly three years. "But it's not going to have immediate impact on us. They (GM) still have a commitment... And we're still committed to servicing our customers as we always have. "Olds at one time was the most owner loyal model on the market. We feel that Eric Dreisbach and his wife, Marie, and their two daughters, as they appeared in front of the dealership almost three years ago when the family became a part of Hastings. we still have some strong, quality products to sell." Dreisbach said the irony of GM's announcement was that the Hastings dealership sold more Oldsmobiles than Pontiacs in 1999 and "we were feeling pretty optimistic about the line." He said GM will have to make up somehow for the loss of 2 percent of the market share that will be caused by retiring the Olds line. "They’ll have to strengthen the other divisions," he said. The Olds dealerships that may be in trouble as a result of GM's decision will be the "single point" types that sell only the Oldsmobile line of cars. "I'm not sure what's going to happen to them,” Dreisbach said. When asked if Dreisbach would take on a new line of cars down the road to replace Olds, the local dealership owner wouldn't rule out that possibility. "Getting another franchise is possible, it's an option," he said. "Perhaps it could be something like Cadillac, or Saturn," but he noted the latter tends to be more of an independent-style franchise. But other GM models, such as Chevrolet and Buick, are sold in the immediate area by Bill Seif ChevroletBuick. Meanwhile, regardless of the announcement by GM. Dreisbach intends to go about its business and take a "wait and see" attitude about what it might add to its offerings in the future. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday.December 14. 2000 LETTERS... from Our Readers The Adventures of Numberman Do you know whose birthday it is on Dec. 25? Dear editor: Who is He? may be the most important question that you’ll ever be required to answer. At the dawn of human history some 6.000 years ago. it was foretold that, the seed of the woman shall bruise the serpent’s (Satan’s) head. Some 3.300 years later it is written, "Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall con­ ceive and bear a Son. and shall call His name Immanuel" Isaiah 7:14. Then 700 years later, about 2.000 years ago. wc have this recorded, as told to Joseph, a man betrothed (promised to marry) to a virgin named Mary. "Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as fol­ lows: ’After his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 1:18. These things don’t just happen, they arc caused. Every effect must have its sufficient cause. What then is the cause of these things? It is the providence and miracle working power of the eternal, almighty God who created heaven and earth by the Word of His mouth. Chance, plus time, could nev­ er produce this, because wc cannot make anything, much less everything out of noth­ ing. There is more to follow in this awesome record of the providence and miracle work­ ing power of the God who is. and was. and is to come. This child was bom to the virgin named Mary some 2.000 years ago in Beth- Write Us R letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Know Vour LCGISlfiTORS: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, □Washington D.C. 205W. phone (202) 224-4822. . x.Carl Levin, Democrat.Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 31610, phone (2O2>*W4<221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving. Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Ichcm as foretold some 7(X) years earlier by Micah the prophet. "But you. Bethlehem Ephrathah. though you arc little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to Me the One to be Ruler in Israel. Whose goings forth are from of old. From everlasting " Micah 5:2. This child was providentially protected from the wrath of King Herold and his infanticide. As it is written, this child grew and "increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men " Luke 2:52. He is called the carpenter, the Son of Mary, brother of James. Joses. Judas, Simon, and at least two sisters. He apparently worked with Joseph who also was a carpenter. After His baptism by John the Baptist, the Spirit of God came upon Him like a dove, and a voice came from heaven saying. “This is My Beloved Son in whom I am well pleased." Matt 3:17. After this He was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, after fasting 40 days and 40 nights He was then tempted by the devil. He answered each temptation with a Scripture portion, saying, "it is written.” He was about 30 years old at the time of His baptism. He then began His public ministry of leaching and preaching with parables and miracles. He taught, saying. “I am the light of the world I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep; I am the Way. the Truth and the life, 1 am the door; I am the true vine; I am the bread of life; I am the Resurrection and the Life." I am the Messiah. "... I am going away and coming back to you..." Who else could have said such things about Himself? He performed these miracles - cleansing a leper; stilling the storm; raising the ruler’s daughter from the dead; healing two blind men; healing a man’s withered hand; feed­ ing the five thousand; walking on the sea; healing the epileptic boy; temple tax in the fish’s mouth; raising of w idow’s son at Nain from the dead; cleansing the ten lepers; restoring a servant’s car; healing the man born blind; raising of Lazarus from the dead; and many more "...that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ of Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name." John 20:31. “And declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness by the resurrection from the dead ” Romans 1:4. John, JohriOt Bap-lftist, Ptter, MartlMftabricL and the-Diseiriw railed fflrtrWfcn ortftar^-- ”*•* His enemies said. He made Himself the Son ofGod" John 19:7b. “Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak <o you J do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does the works." John 14:10. “In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him. and without Him nothing was made that was made." John 1:1-3. “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him." 2 Corinthians 5:21. Jesus said “There I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He. you will die in your sins." John 8:24. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16. What do you call Him? Do you know the One whose birthday we celebrate Dec. 25? Rus Sarver, Hastings London Prices (Exchange rate: it will cost you about SI .50 for each English pound) THE SIGHTS: Admission Price per person Hours/Datcs Buckingham Palace 10 pounds 50 pence 6 August to I October Changing of the Guard Free (get there early) 11:30 a.m. daily in summcr/altcmatc days in winter The Royal Mews 4 pounds 30 pence 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday Cabinet War Rooms 5 pounds 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily The Dome 20 pounds before 5 p.m. 9 a.m-8 p.m. Sun-Thursday 10 pounds after 5 p.m. 9 a.m.-l I p.m. Fri &Sat Kensington Palace 9 pounds 50 pence 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily London Dungeon 9 pounds 95 pence 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily London Zoo 9 pounds 10 a.m.-5:3O p.m. daily Madame Tussaud's 11 pounds 10 a.m.-5:3O p.m. daily St. Paul’s Cathedral 5 pounds 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Sat Southwark Cathedral free 8: 30 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily Tower of London 11 pounds 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily, except Sun opens at 10 a.m. Westminster Abbey 5 pounds 9: 30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Mon-Fri 9:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Sat. (closed Sunday) St. Martin in the Fields free lunchtime concerts Mon, Tues, Fri at I p.m. Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre 7 pounds 50 9 a.m.-12 p.m. House of Parliament from 2:30 p.m. for sittings of Lords and Commons guided tours must be purchased 4 days in advance HMS Belfast 5 pounds 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily Hampton Court Palace 10 pounds 50 pence 9: 30 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily, except Mon opens at 10: 15 a.m. BBC Experience 7 pounds 50 pence 10 am.-6 p.m. Daily, except Mon opens at 11 a.m. AIRPORT TRANSFERS From HEATHROW: Train Airbus . Underground Private Car 12 pounds one way per person every 15 minutes to Paddington Station 7 pounds one way per person two buses per hour 3 pounds 4Q pence per person every few minutes 35 io 40 pounds total reserve in advance iximsni brcott •: , w | CJhU»l ".T from GATWICK Train 10 pounds 20 pence per person Airbus 8 pounds per person GUIDED WALKS London Walks 5 pounds... discounts for students and seniors MUSEUMS British Museum Free Banksidc Gallery 3 pounds 50 pence Dickens House Imperial War London Transport 4 pounds 5 pounds 50 pence 5 pounds 50 pence National Gallery Free Tate Victoria & Albert Free 5 pounds every 15 minutes to Victoria Station 16 times per day 5 a.m9 p.m. two hour walks of pubs, haunted sights, history and culture. Highly recom­ mended!!! 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Sat 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m.5 p.m. Tue-Sat 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat-Thur open 11 a.m. Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues-Thur 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Wed 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Daily Next adventure: London Theatre - Current Shows Note to readers: To book a trip to London with a travel agent who has been there, email: patschuunngfojaol.com Fax # 616-878-9503. Copyright. Numberman 2000. All rights reserved. 74a Week'l SmUuui... nr HastingsBaNNER PUBLIC OPINION: Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 What about casino? What do you think of the prospects of a Native American casino coming to an an area near here, in Dorr just north of Wayland? Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Dnns>on of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N M-43 Highway Hastngs. Ml 49058 0602 (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs President Joyce Ryan Treasurer Frodoric Jacobs Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary McDonough James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a m lo 5 30 p.m , Saturday 8 30 a m Noon Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Jerry Johnson Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year in Barry County S27 per year m adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Bo« B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 Mike Bouchard, Hastings: Rev. Andy Frey, Lake Odessa: ’’Yeah, it gives the people "Casino gambling brings a place to go to and spend crime, plays on people s their extra money." greed and doesn’t support biblically based good stewardship of money. Through clever bookkeeping, the money raised does not add to education funding." » Luke Larsen, Freeport: Melissa Sowulewski, Kalamazoo: Pam Sanders, Hastings: Rick Palmer, Woodland: "I wouldn’t mind seeing it in the area. It would bring more jobs, business and recognition to the area." "There arc so many gambling places now, plus the state-run lotteries, I don't think one more is a big deal." "Yeah, I think we should. Doesn't hurt a bit." "I’m kind of for it. I think it would be interesting." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday,December 14. 2000 - Page 5 Communication from... Congressman NICK SMITH The budget challenge This week. I had a “job interview" with the House leadership for Chairman of the House Budget Committee. I pledged to reestablish the hard line wc took against wasteful spending in our first three years in the majority. By contrast, discretionary spending has been increasing at about twice the rale of inflation over the last three years: Year Pollan (bil l SChangc CPI Inflation 1999 2000 2001 $575 $616 $640 3.6% 7.1% 4.5% I 9% 3.0% 2.7% Mandatory spending (i.c. programs for the low income, seniors, transportation, etc.) is also growing significantly faster than inflation. Within 12 to 14 years. Medicare and Social Security costs will skyrocket, adding to the problem. Taxes arc already at an all-time high. These trends arc not good for the country and will eventually lead to fiscal disaster. One reason for the shift to higher spend­ ing has been a progressive weakening of the Budget Committee and budget resolution. This year, for example, the $540 billion spending cap set in 1997 evolved to the $600.3 billion target for discretionary spending set in the budget resolution and has now crept up to 3637 billion. I told the leadership that we must have more resolve to control spending and reduce waste, fraud and abuse. Cutting the growth of spending is also a prerequisite to the tax cuts and debt reduction needed to keep the economy strong. I also laid out my agenda for the commit­ tee next year. With the (apparent) election of RETIREE, continued from page 2 complishments made on both parties* part. When you see that over the long term, whether our constituents see it or not, we have made great strides and progress within the road system. Not that we couldn’t have made more, but wc just ran out of dollars. That's just how things are,” Lenz said. "Il was a great honor to serve this county," he said. County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James congratulated Lenz on his tireless effort to the Park Board. "You have been one of the board mem­ bers who...have helped beyond the descrip­ tion of a Park Board member." James said, noting that Lenz "helped with anything that went on at the park...You've always been with your hand up volunteering." She also praised Lenz for following up on citizens* road questions and complaints. "That's a lot of years that you’ve done that. Most people bum out after so many years, but you never burned out. I thank you so much." James said. Don Willcutt. vice chairman of the Road Commission, told Lenz that " all of us from the Road Commission congratulate you and thank you for your leadership, guidance and wisdom. "He's done a great job over the years...This is kind of an end of an era," Willcutt said of Lenz's farming back­ ground. In January, the Road Commission will not have a fanner on the board for the first time in many years. Road Commission Engineer-Manager Brad Lamberg also thanked Lenz and noted that Lenz had been instrumental in hiring lim to replace retired Jack Kineman. When Lenz first announced his retire­ ment plans, he recalled that some of his 1979 goals during his first year of service have been accomplished, such as establish­ ing a "teamwork-type of attitude that is ongoing with our employees." "I would take our total staff and put them against any other county in a game of soft­ ball to building roads, and I know we could come out winners," Lenz has said. During his early years on the Road Commission, he said there were county dairy fanners who couldn't get their cream or milk off the farm when roads were muddy. "All it needed was gravel. In a couple of years we had enough money to build, pro­ duce and to lay neatly 100,000 tons of gravel, where we had been doing about 30. That was new road construction," Lenz said. Sixty-four miles of new roads have been built during his years on the Road Com­ mission Board, lie noted. Governor Bush, there will be no more excuses for excessive spending. With that in mind. I urged the following: Rescission legislation next year to reduce spending and cut waste. Strengthen spending controls. Specially, wc should I) Extend the statutory spending caps I helped enact for three more years; 2) Budget fur emergencies to end the evasion of spending controls with dubious "emer­ gency" declarations; 3) Make committees stick to the budget. Optimistic authonza-' tions pul unnecessary pressure on the Appropriations Committee and leadership to increase spending; and 4) Consider a Constitutional amendment to limit federal spending to a percentage of GDP. Wc have this in our Michigan Constitution and it has been successful. Increase oversight in Budget Committee to uncover waste, fraud and abuse. Focus on long-term budget challenges. Wc should: I) Develop procedures to bud­ get for guvcmmcnt-backcd insurance so wc avoid nasty surprises like the Savings and Loan fiasco; and 2) Confront the long-term problems for Social Security. Medicare and other entitlement programs posed by the retirement of the large baby boomer genera­ tion. Doing better on the budget will be impor­ tant if wc are to leave our children and grandchildren less debt and a stronger America. LETTERS...from Our Readers Man shouldn’t be judged by his name To the editor: I am writing this letter in regards to what attorney Bill Doherty staled in court about my family’s last name that was very slan­ derous to me, "statements that deliberately docs harm to another’s reputation.*’ He’s abused the authority as a lawyer of the court, "an abuse done by an improper or ‘Dog killers’ rude name To the editor: I didn’t like the Banners recent article calling people "dog killers." That was very rude of you. Ygu don’t call dogs "sheep killers" when they kill sheep, do you? Aren't dogs supposed to be cn leashes or kept inside of a fence? Rutland Town­ ship has that law out. Those dogs probably were chasing deer. Isn't that against the law? About five miles away arc sheep. Do dogs have the right to kill sheep, or make a mess in your yard? The police don't go out and pick up dogs when they are running loose. I buy the Hastings Banner every week at the store here. Marion Watts, Plainwell wrong way” and by dragging the “whole Pinks’ name" through the courts as this it. seems to be done a lot by some statements that the Pinks' last name is often associated with more senous crimes. That’s ludicrous or you may say. “amus­ ing or laughable through obvious absurdity” like me and my family are gangsters from the !940s and '60s just as John Dillinger, No. I desperado, or Ma’ Barker and her boys, or Pretty Boy Floyd. I'd like to thank Judge James Fisher for stating what he did that “He’s not imposing a sentence on my son because of who his father is." I respect him for that statement and I do pray Travis Lee learns from this, as I’ve told him in a letter. Mr. Doherty should know Travis was being sentenced for proba­ tion violation, not me, my brothers and may God rest Ronnie and Davie’s souls and my dad, who as a father that no one ever could imagine, as he did his best to raise a big family and never once was in jail. I totally feel the Banner is wrong by hav­ ing the words said in court put in the paper. Doherty knew it would be published and I feel he should be apologetic to the whole Pinks family. This has got to stop, as I’ve heard it time and time again about the Pinkses, wno no one knows what they’re talking about, only what lies and gossiping that has been said and no one in my family has done any serious crime, so where do you get that? Rape, robbery, murder, kidnap­ ping, carjacking, arson or any other kind of gruesome crimes you can think of, wc have never and will not ever do and if you call a probation violation of dnnking in bar. (that I’m serving a six to 20 years sentence for) is a senous crime as I was on probation for B&E of a motor vehicle, fourth felony, then you don’t know a senous crime when you see one. I’m not saying I’m an angel, as 1 have some felonies. I’m not proud of, such as fighting, B&E and forgery of a check. These arc my so-called senous crimes. 1 have no one to blame but myself, along with the abuse of alcohol I’ve done for years. But thank God I’m learning to serve Him totally and not the evil alcohol or the sins I was doing. Mr. Doherty should judge not a man by who he once was or his last name, as I’m proud and have great honor with what name I have of a Pinks and I do pray that he will read this and apologize, as that would be an honorable thing to do. Terry Pinks, Marquette Branch Prison Subscribe TODAY! ttl i I I \ I .ill tin n tin IJ.ii i » < ..tints H. II...tin. -- |..i in । in Il ...... i i all.. 945-9554 ake it from one of our most famous customers. I II. 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Oh what fun it is to save during the holidays... and every day. Open your account today! Give the gift of knowledge...a subscription to The BANNER 945-9554 Why Settle For Free? Expect More. MAIjN/TREET SAVINGS t«ANk Member FDIC MainStreet Checking �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday,December 14. 2000 either plowed around them or called tow trucks for removal, Lamberg said. At Barry County Centra) Dispatch, no major incidents were reported and the power stayed on, said telecommunicator Randy Yates. "Our calls were more like, 'When are they going to plow my road? 'What's the weather like? 'My husband or wife is not home yet, can you tell me where they are?," said Yates. Dispatchers and police also handled "dozens" of reports of vehicles having slid off of roadways, said Yates. "We ran out of officers," he said. BLIZZARD 2000, continued... Four of the passengers were taken to Pennock Hospital with minor injuries, while the remaining passengers were picked up by another bus and taken home, according to reports. In Kent County, however a 22-ycarold Lake Odessa woman was killed early Monday in the westbound lane of 1-96 when her car collided with a semi truck tractor near Scgwun Avenue in Lowell Township. Troopers from the Rockford Post of the Michigan State Police said Angela Coates McDiarmid died at the scene of the crash and that blowing snow and icy roads contributed to the crash. (See re­ lated story inside today's edition of the Banner.) Also on Monday, a Barry County Road Commission plow truck became stuck in a ditch and nearly tipped onto its side, said Road Commission Manager Brad Lamberg. "Sometimes it's very difficult to sec where they're plowing," said Lamberg of the accident. "It's just one of those things that can happen." The driver was not hurt and the truck was not damaged, he said. Road Commission crews stopped plow­ ing the main roads shortly after 4 p.m. Monday to give drivers a chance to rest before their return to snow plowing Tues­ day al 4 a.m.. Lamberg said. "Wc worked a lot of overtime," he said, noting that the fleet's 20 full-sized plow trucks, four graders and 24 pick-up trucks were called into service. "We had at least 20 trucks out at a time." Lamberg said his crews began with the main routes, then plowed secondary paved roads and finally gravel roads. The pick-up trucks were used to plow lake plat roads, he said.* Plow truck drivers often encountered abandoned vehicles in the roadways and Judy Ann Bussema HASTINGS - Mrs. Judy Ann Bussema. age 59, of Hastings, formerly of Middleville, passed away Dec. 7, 2000 at Spectrum Health-East. Grand Rapids. Mrs. Bussema was bom on July 19, 1941 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Herbert and Gladys Hall. She was raised in Home Acres in Grand Rapids. MI and attended Kelloggsville Schools all her life. She was married to David Bussema on Nov. 21, 1957 at Metropolitan Baptist Church, Grand Rapids, MI. Mrs. Bussema was employed at Smith Is Phar-macy and Pharmacy Care in Middleville for 13 years and Thomapple Kellogg schools for 10 years. Judy was a seamstress, good cook, furri­ er, good listener, first to help her family and friends in need and most of all. she was “Granny.” She is survived by her husband of 43 years, David Bussema; three daughters, Linda (Bryan) Porritt of Hastings, Julie (Ted) Coon of Middleville. Joyce (Way-ne) Morford of Middleville; five grandchildren, Joshua and Aaron Porritt. Max and Amy Coon, and Riley Mor-ford; one sister. Bud (Iola) Proudfit of Caledonia; two brothers, Jerry (Elsa) Hall of Cedar Springs, Jay (Judy) Hall of Wyoming; sisters-in-law, Barbara Hall, Ruth (Jim) Tanis. Carol Jean (Tom) Bendokaxis, Rosemary (Larry) Thelen. Nancy (Alan) Rausch and Sally Bussema; several nieces and nephews; very special friends, Ed and Judy Skiba and r^y acquired fricgU throughout her years . ..at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HXASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH Lacey Road. Do*ling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Sieve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m . SundaySchool 11 00 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd ., 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham, Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 SundaySchool at 10 00 a m.; Worship 1100 am, Evening Service at 6 00 p m. WednesdayBible 7:00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH nights 6 30 p.m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Charles Fischer, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4 30 p m.. Sunday Masses 8:30 805 S Jefferson a m and 11 00 a m . Confession Saturday 3 30-4 15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Slate Road, I hating*. Mich W Clayton Garrison, Pastor Sunday Schrol 9.30 a m . classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a.m Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m are Rainbows or J.J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WFIXOME CORNERS UNITED METHOOLST CHURCH 3185 N. BriuvKvay. Hastings, Ml 49058 Pastor S<»o Han Yoon4 Miorft is-aorr w..r.h1p Ser­ vices Sunday. 11 00 a m . SundaySchool. 10 a.m for all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE.” 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings at cor­ Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday School Classes 9 45 a m. SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10 45 am. Sunday Evenin’ Bible Study 6:00 p.m., Thursday Bible Study and Prayer 7.30 p.m All ages always wel­ come SPECIAL CREATION SCIENCE EVANGELISM VIDEO SERIES (very imformative. but light-hearted) by Dr Kent Hovind. Sundays 7 p.m. starting Sept 10.thru December EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church 0/ the WorldUiJe Anglican Communion" 315 W ( enter St tcomer of S Broad­ way and W Center St ) Church Office (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr Charlo P McCabe III. Rector Mr. I William Voctbcrg. Director cf Music Sunday Worship Ser­ vices - 8 am and 10 am Chil­ dren's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a m Sunday Nursery Avail­ able at 10 am Wednesday Choir Practice at 7 p m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 am Sunday- Schoo! Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 pm evening Service, W ednesday ~ 00 p m Sen ices for Adults. Teens and Children Sunday Morning Worship Ham. Sunday Evening Service 6 pm. Thursday Bible Study 7pm If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for mt-c details ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a m.; PO. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ’ COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Ken Vaught 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 45 a.m Traditional. 10:15 a m Sun­ day School. 1115 a.m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided. Junior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd.. Jeffrey A. Ar­ nett, Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549. Saturday services arc at 6:00 p.m Sunday Service Times are 8:30 am. 9.55 a m. and 11 20 am Tuesday prayer and share time 10 00 a.m . Wednesday evening service 6:30 pm: Youth group meets Wednesday 6.30 p.m ahtv Nursery and ch.idrcns activities thru the 4th grade available for Sunday and Wednesday services, nursery thru age 3 for Saturday service Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore, Pastor. Church nhone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thurs 9 a.m. to 12 noon Sunday Morning. 9 30 am Sunday School. 10 45 a.m. Morning Worship. Sun 5-7 p.m Youth Fellowship (Gr. 6-12); Sun. evening service as announced in weekly bulletin 6 p.m.. Wed 6­ 8 p.m Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5th), (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m); Wed. 7 p m Prayer Mtg. (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9; 15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11:00 a m Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 p.m For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hustwick 948-9604. Rev Deacon David S Mohrhardt 517-627­ 9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all ser­ vices Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). Corner of State Rd and Boltwood St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday ■ 9 45 azn Sunday School. IC.45 a m Morning Worship. 6.00 p m Evening celebration for all. Wednesday. 6:30 p m.. Kid’s Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9:00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study For fur­ ther information call the church office. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St.. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. Dec. 178 00 & 10 45 a m Wbrship. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages). AAL Branch after 2nd service.. 1;453:00 pjn Christmas Prog Reh, 3 Off 5b0Flying Doves, God's HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Church Pone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barner Free building witl elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship service over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a m Interim Pastor David B Nelson Director of Christian Education is Lisa Stevens. Music Director is Karen Vander Goot. 8:30 a m • Alterna­ tive Worship Service. 9 30 a.m • Sunday School - every Sunday, classes are available for everyone. Classes for children and youth arc based on grade level. Four classes: Goodwill. Genesis. In His Steps and Young at Heart are taught for adults. 10:30 a m - Coffee Fellow­ ship. Radio Broadcast. 11:00 a.m. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor; Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr Adult Min­ istries 9 30 a m Sunday School for all ages. *10 45 a m . Morning Wednesday from 4 00 p.m. to 5:00 p m Thursday s at 7 30 p.m Choir Rehearsal Worship Service; 6 00 pm, Evening Service. 7.00 pm Sr. High Youth Wednesday Family­ Night 6 30 p.m . Awana. Sr and Jr High Youth, Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing This information on worship services is pro­ vided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses U REN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C* THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan 4 Preceding tertfwth were her parents, her brothers Ja$k tnd Gene Hall and a host of friends ana relatives who have been patiently waiting for her. Funeral and committal services were held Monday morning at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middle-ville. Rev. Lee Zachman officiated. Interment was at Sherman/Mesick Cemetery. Mesick. Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Children Thursday. Dec 14 11.00 a.m . Worship. 7:00 p.m.. Baptismal Preparation. Church Reh Fnday. Dec 15 - 7 00pm. God s Children Holy Trolly Ride Saturday. Dec 16 1100-12 30 p.m., Christmas Prog Reh . 8:00 Narcotics Anonymous. Tuesday. Dec. 19 - 7:00 p.m.. (Congregation Council; 7:30 Ovcrcaters Anony­ mous ' Wednesday, Dec 20 10:00 a.m.. Wordwatchers; 6:00 pm.. Supper. 7:00. Worship - Traditional Worship Services childcare available for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade. We have Pioneer clubs every FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 5<>2 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 266? Sunday Schoo! 10 am.. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. Church Service 10 30 a.m.; Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High. Nashville Father Charles Fischer, Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m M-79 Wes: “Till- ner of Mill St.) AtfUialed with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International Rus Prayer FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Willard H Curtis. Parish Associate Thursday. Dec 7 - 8:30 a m WomenY Bible Study Friday. Dec 8 • 5 00 p.m. Dress Rehearsal for Chnvtmas Musical. 6 00 p m.. Menders Christmas Dinner and Program Sunday - Dec 17 - 8 30 a m Chancel Choir. 9 00 a m Tradi­ tional Worship Service. 9 20 a m. Childcn's Worship. 10:00 a m "Coffee Hour" in the Dining Room. 10 10 a m Sunday School for all ages. 11 20 a m Contempo­ rary Worship Service. II 50 a m Children's Worship The 9 00 Ser­ vice is broadcast over WBCHAM The 11 20 Service appears on local cable throughout the week Nursery is provided during both services Children's Worship is available during both services The Children's Christmas Musical will be presented in both Worship ser­ vices According to news reports. West Michigan's total snowfall for the season is up to 42 inches already, with 20.75 accumulating this month alone. The total average snowfall is 73.1, making the cur­ rent total more than half the entire sea­ son average. The area's last heavy snowfall oc­ curred on Jan. 2. 1999, when Mother Na­ ture dumped 10 inches of snow on the area. Another two to five inches of snow was expected Wednesday afternoon and snow was in the forecast again for Thursday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Obit tccciles Worship Tocjetlier... 2601 "People were leaving their cars in the middle of the roads. The Road Commis­ sion had to stop and call a wrecker, then the owners would call and say. ’Where’s my car?’" Yates said (he snow was so deep Mon­ day night after 6 p.m. on South M-37 that it was "like a cow path and if you en­ countered another car, it was tough get­ ting over so you could get around each other." At about 7 p.m., he said "it was like the world shut down. We got no calls," he said. "People were cither staying home or couldn't get through." | Gaylord W. Gould | MAPLE GROVE - Mr. Gaylord W. Gould, 91. of Maple Grove died Tuesday. Dec. 12, 2000 in Bedford. Mr. Gould was bom on May 7, 1909 in Maple Grove, the son of Lee and Laura Etta (Eno) Gould. He was raised in the Maple Grove area and attended the Norton Country School. He was married to Esther Hoffman on April 8. 1936 in Maple Grove and later moved to the family farm in Maple Grove Twp. He spent the majority of his career as a heavy equipment operator with Hoffman Brothers, Inc. where he retired after 32 years of service. He was a member of Operating Engineers Union Local 324. Mr. Gould is survived by his wife, Esther (Hoffman) Gould; four daughters, Barbara (Larry) Hawblitz, Betty (Mark) Pierce, Loretta (Wayne) Neil and Beverly (Tom) Oleson; one son, Wayne (Sherry) Gould; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Preceding him death were his parents, Lee and Etta Gould; a daughter, Alice (Gould) Dingman; an infant sister. Thelma Gould; sisters Vera Sheldon. Fem Keech. Greta Cheeseman and Mildred Weaks; and one brother. Leon Gould. Visitation will be Thursday. Dec. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. Services will be held Friday, Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. at Nashville Baptist Church in Nashville. Pastor Lester DeGroot will offi­ ciate. Burial will be in Wilcox Cemetery. Maple Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Baptist Church or Grace Community Church. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. Barbara Ann Williams HASTINGS Mr. Thomas W. Frenthway. age 71, of Hastings died Sunday, Dec. 10,2000 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Frenthway was bom on April 4,1929 in Kalamazoo, Ml, the son of Abraham and Cora (Snow) Frenthway. He was raised in the Kalamazoo area and attended schools there, graduating in 1946 from Kalamazoo Central High School. He went on to attend Western Michigan University for two years. He served in the U.S. Marines two terms, September 18,1946 to August 13,1948 and September 20,1950 to September 12.1951. He was married to Jeanne E. Sharum on Jan. II, 1957 and she died Oct. 14. 1992. He moved to Hastings in th from Pine Lake. MI. Mr. Frenthway was ownerfoperetdrw Culligan Water Conditioning Service in Hastings from 1963 until he sold the busi­ ness in 1986. He had previously worked with the Peerless Water Softner Co. in Kalamazoo and as a surveyor for the Wilkins and Wheaton Engineering Co. in Kalamazoo. He was a former member of Hastings Rotary Club. Hastings Elks Lodge, Hastings Moose Lodge, Hastings American Legion Post No. 45 and the V.F.W He is survived by son, Steve (Kim) Frenthway of Hastings; daughter. Sue (Tim) Browne of Hastings; brother. Richard Frenthway of Kalamazoo; and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sister, Eleanor Jako, brother. Robert Frenthway. Visitation will be Wednesday 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Services will be held I p.m. Thursday. Dec. 14. 2000 at Wren Funeral Home with the Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial will be at Irving Township Cemetery, Barry County, Ml with full mili­ tary honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomas W. Frenthway Memorial Fund. Arrangements arc being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Elwin Curtis LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Elwin Curtis, of 78, of Lake Odessa died Wednesday, Dec. 13 2000 at home. Funeral arrangements are pending. Brenden Hahn Bell MIDDLEVILLE - Brenden Hahn Bell, infant son of Ray and Cassie Bell of Middleville, died Dec. 7. 2000. He is survived by his parents, grandpar­ ents Nelson and Pam Appelman of Nashville. Dan and Joanne Bell of Hastings; great-grandparents Ray and Esther Grant of Charlotte; aunts and uncles Dan (Phoebe) Bell of Hastings, Thomas (Stacey) Bell and Ashleigh Hale of Grand Rapids and Tony Appelman of Nashville. Graveside services were held Monday, Dec. 11. 2000 at Gresham Cemetery in Charlotte. Pastor Robert Mayo officiated. Further information available at www.legacy.com. Arrangements were by Pray Funeral Home. Inc Keep your family and friends who moved away, INFORMED about what's happening back home. Give them a subscription to the Banner. Call 945-9554 for details. HASTINGS - Barbara Ann Williams, age 38, of Hastings, died Thursday. Dec. 7, 2000 after bravely living with cancer. She was bom March 11, 1962 in Hastings, the daughter of Gerald and Arlene (Tietz) Clark. She was raised in the Woodland area and graduated from Lakewood High School in 1980. Barbara agreed to be the bride of Steven L. Williams, Sept 27,1980 and they settled in the Hastings area where Barbara designed and landscaped their present^ home. i Barbara was active with the St. Rote Church and School, and making deliveries to many area shut^ns. , Barbara greitly loved het fitahdy and looked after their needs. She also loved to garden and brought out the best in everyone who was fortunate to be acquainted with her. She was preceded in death by sister, Cindy in 1957. and brother, Mark in 1968. She leaves behind her husband, Steven L. Williams and sons, Benjamin F. and Alexander P. Williams of Hastings, parents, Gerald and Arlene Clark of Woodland, two brothers, Tom (Deb) Clark on Woodland, Brad Clark of Clarksville, mother-in-law, Thelma Williams of Hastings, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Services were held Monday. Dec. II. 2000 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church m Hastings, Fr. Charles H. Fischer officiat­ ed. Burial was at Striker Cemetery. Memorials may be made to lite Barbara Ann Williams, Children Scholarship Fund. Arrange-ments are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Angela Kay (Coates) McDiarmid LAKE ODESSA - Angell Kay (Comes) McDiarmid, age 22, of Lake Odessa, went to be with her Lord, Monday, Dec. 11, 2000. Angie was bom in Hastings on July 17, 1978 to Gary and Kay (Yonkers) Coates. She had lived in the Lake Odessa area most of her life, and graduated from Lakewood High School in 1996 Angie was an honors student currently attending Grand Valley State University pursuing a degree in special education. Music was a special interest of Angic^ and she loved to play the violin. Angie was a spirited and playful young lady who was always willing to extend her hand to others. Her family and friends knew they could count on Angie to recognize the positive and to bring out the best in them. Angie was a member of the Sunfield United Brethren Church, as well as partici­ pating in several academic groups. She is survived by Corey, her loving hus­ band who she married on Jan. 30, 1999; her parents, Gary and Kay Coates; her brothers, Joseph and Yvetta Coates and their son Evan, and Andrew Coates, her sister, Jamie Coates; her mother and father-in-law, Ron and Marlene McDiarmid; her sister-in-law, Angie Sue McDiarmid; her grandparents, Lester and Virginia Yonkers; and many other loving relatives and dear friends. Angie was preceded in death by two infant brothers. Visitation will be at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Friday at 3:30 p.m. at the Sunfield United Brethren Church. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. If you cannot attend visitation or the ser­ vice, please sign the family’s Memory Book at www.webobit.com. Arrangements are being made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday,December 14. 2000 - Page 7 Sawyer-Dietsch to celebrate marriage Harrises celebrating 60th anniversary The marriage of Deanna L. Sawyer and Eric R. Dictsch will be celebrated on Jan. I, 2001. The couple are the children of Gary and Marilyn Sawyer of Hastings and Kurt and Janet Dictsch of Rockford. The bride-to-be attended Hastings High School and will graduate in December from Western Michigan University. The groom­ to-be attended Rockford High School and will graduate in March 2001 from ITT Technical Institute. William R. Harris and Ruth (Rogers) Harris. 11635 64th St.. Afto. MI 49302. will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Dec. 14. 2000. They were married Dec. |4. 1940 in Grand Rapids. Thev have two children. Roger B. Harris. Alto and Patricia Midkiff. Delton; 5 grand­ children; and 2 great-grandchildren. Their anniversary will be celebrated on Dec. 14 with a family dinner hosted by son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Leigh Ann Harris of Alto, and daughter and son-in­ law, Patricia and Jerry Midkiff of Delton. Weather permitting, the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 tonight (Dec. 14) at Lake Manor for a musi­ cal program with the Thomapplc group. The monthly immunization clinic for Ionia Ccdiity will be held as scheduled on Wednesday, Dec. 27, at 9 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church on Fourth Avenue. There will be a major concert at Lake­ wood High School gym Sunday afternoon, Dec. 17. This will feature both vocal and band groups from the high school. Monday, Dec. 18. is the date for another bloodmobile at Fellowship Hall, with hours from noon until 5:45. Blood supplies are always needed. If you can spare a pint, please do so. “Wonderful Wednesdays" continue at Fel­ lowship Hall from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. for children from kindergarten through fifth grade. Sixteen members of Central Church’s United Methodist Women’s Unit met for breakfast at Sisters* Restaurant Dec. 7. Cards were signed for several shut-in mem­ bers of the unit and of the church. Michael Thomas Clark, Freeport and Tracey Lyn Miller, Freeport. Gerald Allen Hines, Lake Odessa and Sonya Kay Gardner, Lake Odessa. Cotants observe 25th anniversary Richard and Shirley Cotant were married in Hastings on December 10. 1975. They celebrated with a trip to the North­ east and Nova Scotia, Canada in early fall. Children and «trp-children include Jim (Chris) Cotant of Mason, Ron (Jill) Cotant of Ft. Wayne. Ind.. Nancy (Lou) Burroughs of Delton. Amy (Tom) Tuenessen of Freeport and Judy (Ken) Brown of Hastings and 14 grandchildren. The Ionia chapter of the Michigan Asso­ ciation of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) met Dec. 7 with five tables filled. Sev­ enth-graders from Ionia Middle School entertained for half an hour under the direc­ tion of the vocal teacher. They sang old favorites and several new pieces of Christ­ mas music. When they left, they handed out red apples for the teachers and others pre­ sent wrapped in red paper. There were small gifts for the students from the chapter. The chapter had adopted five families of the Ionia community. Sturdy storage containers were used to hold the gifts brought in. The officers would have the fun of buying more gifts with money contributed from mem­ bers. The next chapter meeting will be in March. Fellowship Hall was a beehive of activity most of last week. Two youth groups had repackaged some bulk items into family size packages. In addition to the usual canned goods, which had been collected from the schools, there was a bag of pota­ toes for each family, along with a frozen pic and a bag of salad mix. Gifts for each child included cap, mittens and socks along with age appropriate toys. There were finally a total of about 180 families served. Delivery day came Saturday. The Sunfield SPYS came in numbers as is their custom. The Clarksville Lions Ciub came to handle deliveries in their area and some for Lake Odessa rural homes toward the northwest. The Lake Odessa volunteers were a youth group from Living Bible Church, and many individuals. Several pairs of workers made three runs. There were many boxes to go to Woodland but no one from any Woodland group came to help. Alan Goode moot from Woodland and Kay Barcroft from Carlton Center are co-chairs of the project, which is under the supervision of Lakewood Com­ munity Council. Most of the drivers returned with stories of excited children who await their coming. Tim Brodbeck brought a semi-truck load of goods from Second Harvest in Grand Rapids. Twin City Foods contributes all the packing boxes. Carlt Supermarket provides shopping carts for the four days when canned goods are sorted and then put into the boxes. Dr. Aaron Freeman provided plastic gloves for the packers to use. The gifts come mostly from churches, which arc assigned an age group and the number of toys needed. One church may be asked for ten gifts for girls ages 5 and 6. Another church may be asked for ten gifts for boys ages 11 and 12. Smaller churches are given a lesser number to fulfill. Some of the churches also sent in dozens of cans of food. Workshop mid-week came from a variety of Wrapping gifts for Manor At their recent annual Holiday Tea, members of the GFWC-Hastings Women's Club brought gifts they had purchased for every patient at Thomapple Manor, the Barry County-owned medical care facility in Hastings. Boxing up the gifts for delivery to the patients are club members Lorene Wellman (left) and Marie Grinnell. churches. Keefer Highway in Ionia County was closed for months for rebuilding the south two miles of the road. The barricades are now gone and the road is open to traffic. At the south terminus, it connects with Eaton County s Dow Road. North of Sebcwa Vil­ lage. the road has been hard surfaced for years. It is the dividing line between Sebcwa and Danby townships. A Monday story in the State Journal relates the combination of fine music and fine food, which draws people to concerts. This year’s concert was to be on Tuesday at University Lutheran church because of its fine acoustics. Dale bartlett, professor emer­ itus of music at MSU. is a Lake Odessa native. He directs the Arts Chorale of East Lansing. Some members of the Chorale Wk re quoted and one is Louise Bartlett Peppel. who has sung since its inception 18 years ago. Louise always docs her part towa-d the goodies by making her mother Alice Hoffs’ recipe for Gum Drop Cookies. There arc six charter members, including Louise. There are now 47 voices in the ensemble. In a separate article on the foods page, the recipes are given for some of the goodies which the singers provide for the pleasure of their audience. The community was saddened on Monday morning with the word of the accidental death on 1-96 near the Kent County line of Angela Coates McDiarmid, daughter of Gary and Kay Coates. She was a grand­ daughter of Lester and Virginia Yonkers. Her parents were notified at noon by a mem­ ber of the Ionia County Sheriffs department just after classes closed for the day because of the heavy snowfall. She was married nearly two years ago to Corey McDiarmid of Sunfield. He is on the Ionia City Depart­ ment of Public Safety. Angie was an accom­ plished violist, a student at GVSU where she was headed on Monday morning. The McDiarmids had lived in a Fifth Avenue apartment. Death came Dec. 8 to Helen Frances Fitzgerald of Lansing at age 79. Among her survivors is a brother Leo (Jerilec) Mazurek of Woodland. She was also survived by a son. Robert, granddaughters, three sisters and brothers Joseph and Henry. Services were Wednesday at Holy Cross Church in Lansing. The Sage of the Shoreline has made his semi-annual report. The first lake freeze of the 2000-2001 season came on Dec. 9. The average date is Dec. 23. The ice breakup this year came on March I, which is one of the earlier dates. Last year the ice came to stay on Dec. 22. • A RETIREMENT INCOME FOR ! LIFE... AND BIO I AN SAVINGS Mp* . 1 Our annuities and IRAs offer lax advantages, high interest earnings, and a lifetime retirement income. It's not who you call after retirement, it's who you call BEFORE that makes the difference. Call today! Larry Neil, Mung Your Future More Predictable CLU, CHFC Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THtS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Johnson and Marion Johnson, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Saxon Mortgage, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated December 10, 1999, and recorded on December 20. 1999 in Liber 1039340. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to The Chase Bank Manhattan, successor by merger to Chase Bank of Texas NA, f/k/a Texas Commerce Bank NA; as Custodian. Assignee by an assignment dated December 10. 1999. which was recorded on December 20. 1999, in Uber 1039341. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-EIGHT THOUSAND AND EIGHT HUN­ DRED FIFTY-FOUR AND 90/100 dollars ($58,854 90: including interest at 11 000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on January 25. 2001 Sard premises are situated r TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, described as com­ mencing at the West 1/4 post of said Section 10. thence East 57 rods for the place of beginning, thence North 06 degrees East to the center of Highway M-37, thence Southeasterly along the center of sad highway to the East and West 1/4 line of said Section, thence West along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning, excepting there from beginning at the intersection of the center­ line of Highway M-37 and the East and West 1/4 line of said Seaion 10. thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes West 534.03 feet along the said 1/4. thence North 27 degrees 36 minutes East. 250.64 feet to the centerline of said highway M­ 37. thence SouYi 62 degrees 24 minutes East 471 65 feet »o the place of beginning. Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shail be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: December 14. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bogham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie 4200015207 Gators (1/11) Notice OF Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gerry E. Hathaway, single man (original mortgagors) to MCA Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated October 18. 1995, and recorded on October 24. 1995 in Uber 643. on Page 372. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Mortgage Company­ West, F/K/A Mellon Mortgage Company. Assignee by an assignment dated December 19. 1995. which was recorded on February 23.1996, in Uber 652. on Page 693, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 78/100 dollars ($35,170.78). including interest at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on January 11. 2001. Said premises are situated tn VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 6 of Block 6 of Samuel Roush's Addition to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats. Page 23 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated November 30. 20C0 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bmgnam Farms. Ml 48025 File #200025588 Stallions (12/28) FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by BRYCE D. BECKETT, a married man and CHARLA D. BECKETT, a married woman, husband and wife to Concord Funding Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 1, 1997, and recorded on July 10. 1997 in Uber 701. on page 442 Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee by mesne assignments to STERUNG BANK AND TRUST. FSB by an assignment dated March 11. 1999. and recorded on March 16. 1999, as document #1038075, Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed io be dee at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY SIX ANO 90/100 Dotlars ($38,246.90), including interest at 11.990% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 p.m. on January 4, 2001. Said premises are situated in the Township of Thornapple. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 near Lane Estates Plat #1. according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 7. AP.N 08-014-140-002-00. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 7. 2000 STERUNG BANK AND TRUST. FSB Assignee of Mortgagee DAVID J BENNETT THAV. GROSS. STEINWAY & BENNETT 30150 Telegraph #444 Bingham Farms. Ml •*8025 Attorneys (248)645-1700 (12/14) 333 W. State Si Hauinp. Mt 4903 Phone 945-3443 WWW tar mtwreaumsunnce-mi com MATERIALS MANAGER Local Manufacturer in the automotive industry has an immediate opening for a highly motivated materials Manager. Primaiy responsibilities include materials planning, inventory control, supplier development, and contract negotiations. Qualified candidates will have 3-5 years experience in materials management, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of standard automotive practices. We offer a competitive wage with an excellent benefit package. Send written response to: Ad #117 Reminder do J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Special of the Week Use BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to search for buyers, renters, employees..,or just to say THANKS! Cal! us at 945-9554 cr.il 616-948-8000 Today or roll fra. 1 -888-494-5539 �Page 8 The Hastings Banner - Thursday.December 14. 2000 something wc could not have done before. Giving up smoking was not a sacrifice. It was a gift wc gave to each other so that wc could have more healthy, happy years to­ gether. - Homestead. Fla.. Seniors. Dear Florida Seniors: Congratulations on your new. healthier life. I hope your letter will provide inspiration for those who need additional encouragement. LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE FORCLOSURE SALE Robert A. Tremain & Associatas, P.O. la a debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DAVID L BARNES and MYRENE E BRIGGS BARNES. HUSBAND AND WIFE to DAN BANK, a Federal Savings Bank Mortgagee, dated Sept 30. 1997. and recorded on October 2. 1997 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ninety eight thousand four hundred eight and 62/100 Dollars ($98.408 62). including interest at 10.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and approved notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on January 11.2001. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 33. TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST. DISTANT SOUTH 89 DEGREES 58' 06" EAST 1596.98 FEET FROM THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 33' 24" WEST 268 00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 58 06' WEST 80 00 FEET THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 33 24' WEST 1052 06 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 53' 10’ EAST 416 00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 33 24’ EAST NORTH 00 DEGREES 33’ 24’ EAST 750 FEET. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 58’ 06" WEST 132 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 33' 24" EAST 268 00 FEET TO SAID NORTH SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 58' 06’ WEST 66 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING EXCEPT THAT PORTION DEEDED TO THE MICHIGAN STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AS EVIDENCED IN LIBER 291 ON PAGE 498 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale Dated December 7. 2000 DAN BANK. Mortgagee Attorney for Mortgagee Robert a. Trernam and Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (12/28) Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Dec. 5, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. Board members present: Cook. Harper. Ritchie. Blackmore. Absent: Lewis. Also 8 others present. Dept reports and correspondence received. Snowplowing bids requested by Dec. 15th. Board of Review members appointed Approved Gypsy Moth Suppression Program Bills read and approved. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to tjy; Lee Cook. Supervisor (12/14) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Wt OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Patricia Maul, of 3513 Bridge Park Road, Hastings. Michigan 49058. to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR­ PORATION. a Michigan Corporation, of 2505 East Paris SE. Suite 200. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546. dated November 18, 1997. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds-for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on November 20. 1997, m Document No. 1004388. on which Mortgage there s claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $94,964.99. and no proceedings hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt now remaning secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained m said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on December 28. 2000, at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse m the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the C’cji! Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 10.51 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation, does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: Beginning at a point 528.58 feet due South and 635 23 feet due West of the East 1/4 post of said Section 26. thence South 15 degrees 49' East 133 31 ffeei. thence South 65 degrees 10' West 24 45 feet thence South 66 degrees 47' 30’ West 306.47 feet, thence South 68 degrees 32' 30’ West 303 91 feet, thence South 79 degrees 14* 30" West 368 55 feet, thence South 68 degrees 4' 30’ West 269 50 feet; thence South 71 degrees 54 - 30" West 386 15 feet, thence South 71 degrees 50' 30’ West 518 22 feet; thence North 01 degrees 48' 30" East 309 76 feet; thence North 77 degrees 27' 30" East 150 feet to the Place of Beginning, thence South 01 degrees 48' 30’ West 135 feet; thence North 77 degrees 27’ 30" East 75 feet, thence North 01 degrees 48' 30" East 135 *eet. thence South 77 degrees 27' 30’ West 75 feet to the Place of Beginning. Also known as Lot 3€ of an unrecorded Bridge Park Plat Commencing at the Northeast comer of 'he Southeast 1 4 of Section 26 Town 3 North Range 8 West, thence South to the Thornapple Rn/er. thence West k.689 feet, along Thornapple River, thence North 167 feet, to the Place of Beginning, thence North 135 feet, thence West 75 feet, thence South 135 feet, thence East 75 feet to the Place of Beginning Parties of the sec­ ond part to maintain road directly in front of their lot at all times This is known as Lot *31. m sec­ ond row The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban donment. if abandonment occurs after sale Dated November 14. 2000 BRANDT FISHER ALWARD & ROY PC BY DONALD A BRANDT iP30183) Attorneys 'or Mortgagee 401 Munson Avenue PO Box 5817 Traverse City Michigan 49696 5817 (231) 94’ 9660 Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgagee (12/21) Notice of Mortgage Foroctoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Neil C. Vanderroest. an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis f/k/a Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated May 15. 1996. and recorded on May 28,1996 in Uber 661. on Page 751. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYTWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND THREE AND 31/100 dollars ($82,203.31). includ­ ing interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 100 p.m., on January 4. 2001. Said premises are situated r TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing at the point commonly described as Land Contract recorded m Uber 404. Page 699 and m the Memorandum of Land Contract recorded in Liber 424. Page 172 as being 1.250 23 feet East of and 247.75 feet North of the Southwest comer of Section 6. Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence North 01 degree 45 mmules West 1£b feet to the True Point of Beginning; thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West. 25 feet; thence South 88 degrees 03 min­ utes 38 seconds West 50.60 feet; thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West 7.15 feet; thence North 38 degrees 44 minutes 00 seconds West 294.75 feet; thence North 52 degrees 07 minutes East 100.00 feet; thence South 38 degrees 48 minutes 26 seconds East 218.09 feet; thence South 45 degrees 03 minutes 42 seconds East 52.72 feet; thence South 66 degrees 16 minutes 00 seconds East 126.13 feet to an intermediate traverse line of the shore of Pine Lake; thence along said traverse Ine South 09 degrees 56 min­ utes 36 seconds West 79.27 feet to the end of said traverse line; thence North 81 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds West 124.25 feet to the point of beginning Including lands lying between said intermediate traverse line and the waters of Pine Lake. Subject to an easement for purposes of ingress and egress 12 feet in width, the Southeasterly line of which is described as: Commencing at the point commonly described in Land Contract recorded in Uber 404, Page 699 and in the Memorandum of Land Contract record­ ed in Liber 424, Page 172, as being 1.250.23 feet East of and 247.75 feet North of the Southwest comer of Section 6. Town 1 North, Range 10 Wes*, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West 183.00 feet; thence North 14 degrees 21 minutes 44 seconds East (previously described as North 14 degrees 25 minutes East) 88.00 feet; thence North 45 degrees 03 minutes 42 seconds West 29 65 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 61 degrees 18 minutes 52 seconds West 104.66 feet to the point of ending. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dab of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated November 23. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *990909807 Panthers (12/21) Notice of Mortgage Foredoaura Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by WJliam J Allen A Mamed Man and Unda F. Allen His Wife (original mortgagors) to Investaid Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 21. 1999, and recorded on Jufy 28. 1999, in Document No. 1033094, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company of California, N.A., as custodian or Trustee, Assignee by an assignment datad July 26. 1999, which was recorded on Apri! 17, 2000, in Document *1043193. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE AND 90/100 Dollars ($57,943.90), including interent at 11.990% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage Will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p m., on January 4, 2001. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 103 of the plat of Hastings Heights, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof. Also commencing at the Northeast comet of said Lot 103; thence North 88 degrees 30' East 20 feet; thence South 1 degree West 100 feet; thence North 88 degrees 30' West 20 feet; thence North 1 degree East 100 feet to the place of beginning, being a part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 8, Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Also, beginning at the Southwest comer of Lot 4 of the Plat of North Ridge Estates *1. according to the recorded plat thereof, thence North 88 degrees 30 00’ Wes! on the extension of the South line of said plat 60.00 feet to the East line of an alley vacated on October 24. 1966; thence North 01 degree 00' 00’ East (measured as North 01 degree 00' 2T East) along said East line 130 0 feet thence South 88 degrees 30' 00’ East 60 00 feet to the West line of said plat; thence South 01 degree 00' 27" West along said West line 130 00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated November 23. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200023830 Cougars (12/21) The reasons: Dear Ann Landers: My husband left a copy of your column on my night table. It was the one from "Divorcing Her in Mass­ achusetts.” The writer said his wife has be­ come a “sloppy mommy" and shows no in­ terest in sex. Here’s my response: Dear Husband: Yes, you are absolutely right. I have a negative attitude about inti­ macy. When we have sex, I do so grudg­ ingly and without enthusiasm. Why would I want to be sexually intimate with a man who belittles me on a daily basis? Twenty years of your tantrums have worn me down. You have humiliated me so many times in front of family and friends that wc barely have a social i?1e. Our daughter is afraid to have you around her friends be­ cause your idea of “discipline” is verbal abuse. I am glad you have started taking med­ ication, which now allows us to enjoy your company from time to time. But I fear the alcohol you drink negates the effect of the medicine - and you refuse to stop drinking. It is becoming harder and harder to tolerate your boozy behavior. I am exhausted from doing everything at home and at work. Your criticism drains my energy. Wc have tried counseling. It didn't help because you rejected all the recom­ mendations. You will not agree to a separa­ tion, and a divorce would be financially and emotionally harmful to our daughter, so I will stick around until she is grown. How sad that such a potentially wonderful life should have come to this. - Leaving Even­ tually, When the Time is Right. Dear Leaving: Your life with your hus­ band sounds like a nightmare. Since you do not want to divorce him, get back into coun­ seling - with or without him - and learn how to live with that man. It may be that you need to develop outside interests that do not include him. If that is the case - do it. Pronto. flection than she actually feels. My kids have asked me to let them know when Grandma is coming so they can leave the house. Any advice on how to deal with this? - Getting Crushed in Colorado. Dear Crushed: Tell Grand-ma is a tactful and loving way that her hugs arc precious and should be doled out more sparingly — that too much hugging makes them seem ordinary. I realize it is awfully hard to get Grandma to cut back, but do make the ef­ fort. Meanwhile, try to get the children to be more receptive. Explain that Grandma loves them very much, and they should show her they love her, too. Gift of quitting Dear Ann Landers: Words cannot ex­ press the impact your columns on smoking have had on my life. My husband is 58, and 1 am 54. Wc both smoked for over 40 years. My husband has extensive cardiovascular disease, lung disease, bladder cancer, and needs surgery. When I asked the doctor what wc needed to do to prepare him for surgery, his response was. “Stop Smoking.” I finally realized three things: First, my husband would never quit smoking as long as I continued to smoke, and second, my love and concern for him far surpassed my desire to smoke. Last but not least, I wanted to have my husband around so we could en­ joy our retirement years together. When I read the column you wrote about the man who set a date to stop smoking, my husband and I decided to try the same thing. Wc selected our granddaughter's birthday, and discussed the date every time we lit a cigarette. We made a list of all the things wc could buy with the $400-a-month wc had been spending on cigarettes. When the day finally arrived, we were so excited about quitting that wc couldn't wait to do it. Our friends arc amazed that wc both quit smoking so easily. We now walk over a mile every morning without huffing and puffing. Disinheritance Dear Ann Landers: I read the letter about the mother-in-law who kept taking various family members out of her will when they displeased her. She sounds a lit­ tle balmy. A relative who uses her money as a sledgehammer to keep family members in line also has a mean streak. Where was that son's backbone when his mother said she was taking him out of her will? I would have told the old lady to take her inheritance and put it where the sun don’t shine. - No Pushover in Cazenovia, N.Y. Dear Cazenovia: I don’t know how many of my new spaper editors arc going to print your response, but I hope all of them will, because it was perfect. Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. GIRL, Shyann Alexis, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 28. 2000 at 11:23 a.m. to Kristin and Steven Lamb of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 172 ozs. and 20 1/2 inch­ es long. BOY, Aaron James, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 28,2000 at 4:55 p.m. to Bud­ dy and Jaime Gorman of Vermontville. Weighing 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Ainsley Shay, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 28.2000 at 4:02 p.m. to Geoff and Stephanie Gibson of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Molly Maisie, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 28. 2000 at 8:21 a.m. to Bev­ erly and Mike Macleod of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. Gift horse? Dear Ann Landers: Every year at Christmas, my brother sends me frozen steaks from a catalog company. The steaks cost him at least $60.1 can buy those same steaks at my local grocery store for $15. How can I tell him that I do not appreci­ ate his expensive, totally impersonal gift? I know he sends the same thing to his clients and business associates. Is he so lazy that he cannot shop for his only sister? Maybe I should keep my mouth shut, but every time I think about it. it bums me up. Any sug­ gestions? - Big Sister. Dear Big Sister A gift is whatever some­ one chooses to send. These days, many people prefer to “shop” via catalog or over the Internet. Kwitchcrbecfin’ about the beef, and don’t sweat the small stuff. Sis. At least he is thinking about you. Cashier do’s Dear Ann Landers: You recently printed a letter from a grocery clerk with hints for customers. May I offer a suggestion for the clerks? Please give us change in the correct man­ ner. Most cashiers return change by putting the paper bills in your hand first, then dumping the change on top of it. Some­ times, they put the receipt on top of the change. This creates i “handling" problem. We need both hands to remove the receipt and the change before both slide off the bills and onto the floor. If cashiers would put the change in our hand first, and then the bills, wc could grab it all with one hand. This would save us a lot of time and trouble, and spare the cashier a lot of frustrated customers. Please tell them, Ann. - Moon Township, Pa. Dear Moon Township: I don’t have to tell them. You did, and 1 thank you. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Moown ire^nam ai ^^asocBSxaa, is a debt collector and wo are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any hifu* iiiatlon obtained will bo used for that purpoee. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MARIA I. WALSH and DARRYL T. WALSH. HUSBAND AND WIFE to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS. HOME ADMINISTRATION. U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICUL­ TURE now known as USDA, RURAL DEVE LOP MENT Mortgagee, dated July 10, 1992. and recorded on July 10,1992. in Liber 549. on page 176. BARRY County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of seventy nine thousand seven­ ty six and 59/100 Dollars ($79,076.59). mdudng interest at 8.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in sad mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given, that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on January 11, 2001. Said premises are situated in RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: LOT 48 AND THE S 1/2 OF LOT 49 OF SMITHS LAKEVIEW ESTATES NO 1. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN UBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 2. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 7. 2000 USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (12/28) Notice of Mortgage Foredoaure Sale THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David E. Pierce and Brenda L. Pierce, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Mid American National Bank & Trust Co. Mortgagee, dated February 12. 1996, and recorded on February 16.1996 in Uber 651, on Page 951. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Second National Bank f/k/a Trumbull Savings and Loan Company, Assignee by an assignment dated July 1. 1996. which was recorded on October 17. 1996. in Uber 675, on Page 753, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed Io be due at the date here­ of the sum of EIGHTY-SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AND 73/100 dollars ($87,955.73). including intereat at 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) p.m., on January 11,2001. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 20.21 and an undivided 1/4 interest In Lot 29. Streeters Resort, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats, page 37. Barry County Records The redemption period shaH be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such cate Dated: November 23. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200011894 Dolphins (12/21) Too huggy Dear Ann Landers: My mother-in-law, “Ellen,” moved back to town after living away for five years. She is a lovely woman, but there's a problem 1 can’t deal with. Ellen is a “hugger.” She insists on hugging me and my children every few minutes. If my son wants to call a friend on the phone, Ellen “needs a hug first." If my daughter wants to watch a video, her grandmother “needs a hug first." She hugs me before wc sit down for dinner, and again after dessert. This is entirely too much hugging for me. I don’t feel comfortable with it, and neither do my children. I also suspect that a lot of this hugging is an attempt to show more af- THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Basement Wall Repair by Walt Anchor Basement Waterproofing by B-Dry Glass Block Windows Z 1 New Wmtfow Wells Raising Sunken Concrete Regrading' Advertise in the Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call 945-9554 1-800-237-2379 MRY SYSHN OF SOUTIMBT MGCM. ML • ID feyc-il Si. • Kucmoxoo. kfccNgan 49i *126 tert M • RcNond Mchagan. 152 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.December 14. 2000 - Page 9 LEGAL NOTICES From TIMS to TIM€... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Barry County’s election that went to court By Joyce F. Weinbrecht It was April I, 1957. G. Mcnncn Williams was the governor of Michigan. It was a biennial election. Republican candi­ dates won the vote in Barry County How­ ever. the Democratic Party won significant­ ly in the state. The biggest upset in the county was the defeat of Democratic veteran John Usbomc. Supervisor, by Republican Ernest Hoffman in Carlton Township. John Osborne had served the township for 26 years on the County Board of Super­ visors. Hoffman received 134 and Usbomc had 133. The election results for Carlton Township were: J. Usbomc (D) 133; E. Hoffman (R) 134; Clerk. G. Lydy (D) 136; L Snyder (R) 132, Treasurer. A. Benner (D) 79; R. Yarger (R) 185; Trustees; M. Nichols (D) 99; F. Aspinal (D) 124; K. Marlow (R) 168; C. Andrus (R); 141, Justice J. Usbomc Jr. < D) 111; L. Barry (D) 132; B. Enmrcs (R) 151; I. Scudder (R) 129; Board of Review. M. Brcchscn (D) 118; C. Tooker (R) 146; Highway Commissioner. J. Wing (R) 175. The votes were counted. Members of the board of election included Roy Allcrding, Violet Smith. Margaret James and Joyce Weinbrecht. Lawrence Snyder was the township clerk. It was a quiet spring day. although it was April Fool’s Day. Carlton Grange, which had served election day dinners for many years, was busy in the brand new Grange Hall on M-43 preparing and then serving the traditional election day dinner. The Methodist Ladies Aid Society had started this custom in the early 1900s serving it at the Grange Hall, which had been located on the northwest comer of what is now M-43. The election was held in the Carlton Township Hall on M-43, now a historic site. It is a building, 25 ft. by 50 ft., and it was heated with a wood stove. There was no well on the site or inside plumbing. Wood­ en benches lined the sides of the room. There were wooden tables and wooden chairs used by the township officers at their meetings. The windows were covered with wooden covco, that could be swung open when^hc town*hall was In use amHhcn back over to cover the windows when the building was not in use. School was being held in Carlton Township. District No. 2 next door on the cast side of the town hall. On the west side of the tow n hall was Carlton General Store and the home of Lawrence Snyder, who was the township clerk. Across M-43 to the north was the gas sta­ tion and store owned and operated by Mar­ ian Clem. This was a gathering place for the men of the community. The election was going along in a routine manner when Scot Lydy came in to cast his vote, asking for a ballot. A check of the reg­ istered vo’ers file failed to find a registra­ tion for Mr. Lydy, but the clerk indicated that it was possibly pulled from the files accidentally. Voters who have not voted for a period of four years must be notified by mail. If there is no response from the delinquent voter, he or she may then register or declare his/her intent. Mr. Lydy denied ever having received such a notice. His registration card was procured from Mrs. Lawrence Snyder and was checked and no notation of such notification appeared on the registration and Mr. Lydy was allowed to exercise his voting privilege. That could have been the end of it. except the contest between Mr. Usbomc and Mr. Hoffman was very close. 134 to 133. It would probably never have been a problem if Mr. Lydy hadn’t made a state­ ment cither at the Grange dinner or at the Clem Garage, that he had cast an illegal vote and that he had voted for Ernest hoflman. When Mr. Usbomc found that he had lost the election by one vote and that this vote was possibly illegal, he was quite upset. (From left) Ernest Hoffman, newly elected supervisor of'Cartton Township. William Cridler. Thomapple Township, newly elected chairman of the board of supervisors; Floyd Miller. Assyria County and Jack O'Conner. Hastings Township, newly elected supervisor to the County Board of Commissioners. Banner photo by Richard Waite (4/11/1957). Prosecutor J Franklin Huntley filed *undcr the statue in the nature of a quo warranto proceeding in Barry County Circuit Court to test ^hc^y^lidgy of C arlton Tbwnships April I election. * This was brought at the request of John Usbomc. wb.) alleged that an elector. Scott Lydy was permitted to vote after his regis­ tration had lapsed. An injunction was put in place to prevent Township Clerk Lawrence Snyder from fil­ ing the returns of the April I election, charging that it was illegal. Itis injunction was dismissed by Circuit Judge Archie McDonald. This injunction would have pre­ vented the county board from seating Mr. Hoffman on the county board on Tuesday. April 16. 1957 The legality of the election was to be decided by Judge McDonald w ith the suggestion that removing one vote (Lydy’s) would create a tic. The election night then be decided by drawing lots. The election board had been summoned to the courtroom and heard this verdict, but Mr. Usbomc still felt that it was not a tic vote and still didn’t feel that drawing lots would solve the question. Judge McDonald then suggested that Mr. Usbomc should begin an application pro­ ceedings case to determine and test the quality of the election and instructed Prose­ cutor Franklin Huntley' to file the necessary proceedings. Judge McDonald also ruled that Hoffman, the Republican supervisor elect, be allowed to take his scat with the board of supervisors when the board con­ vened for its April session. Preventing the township clerk from filing the returns for the Hoffman-Usbomc race would also prevent the seating of the other township officers, banging township busi­ ness to a halt. Hoffman also indicated that it was only a matter of hearsay that the alleged unregis­ tered voter's vote was the one that won or lost the election for Usbomc. Pennock Pharmacy will be open on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Drive-tbru only 1005 W. Green St., Hastings 948-3136 A Pennock Healthcare Services One report filed in the Hastings Banner indicated that Mr. Usbomc learned of the incident of Mr. Lydy being allowed to vote even without a toniial.registration .when he sat on the township canvassing boatd en April 3. Mr. Snyder, the township clerk, denied any knowledge of the incident, stat­ ing that he had been absent from the town­ ship hall when other election workers sought to find the man’s registration card and succeeded in finding a card dated 1952. without the necessary notation that Mr. Lydy had been notified that he was not reg­ istered, as was required by law. Once again the people who served on the election board and township clerk, Lawrence Snyder, were called back into the circuit court in Barry County. Lucien F. Sweet, of Kalamazoo, was the presiding judge. The Hastings Banner reported on June 6. 1957. that Judge Sweet dismissed the quo warranto proceeding brought by John Usbomc. This article alleged that Mr. Usbomc told the court that a voter identified as Scott Lydy told him he cast his vote for Hoffman, though he was not a regi acred voter. In dismissing the case. Judge Sweet not­ ed that to suspend a man’s voting privileges, the township clerk is required by state law to send a notice in writing to the voter’s last known address after four years of failure to vote. He may then cancel the voter’s regis­ tration after waiting 30 days for him (the voter) to re-register. In as much as the pro­ cedure was not followed in the Carlton Township case. Judge Sweet said he ruled that Lydy was therefore a qualified voter and that the original election tally should stand, with Hoffman declared the winner. Needless to say this did not please John Usbomc and his supporters. There was much discussion of the election for weeks to come and many hard feelings about the whole matter. However, the sitting election board was now unseated and served again in the next several elections, which was the presidential election of the 35th President. John F. Kennedy. Robert Montgomery, state elections supervisor of the attorney general’s stafl. sent out a bulletin to all.election officials in Michigan, stressing the necessity of going through the proper steps in cancelling regis­ tration of voters who have not voted in four ycjrs. Sources Archives of the Hastings Ban­ ner. Archives of The Grand Rapids Press, the scrapbooks of Lawrence E Barnett State of Michigan 5th Circuit Court Barry County Caaa No. 00-832-CH Hon. Jamas H. Fiahor CourtT.ause. 220 W State St. Hastings. Ml 49058 616 948 4814 BF Partners. LLC Plaintiff. vs Eva Reno Lister, deceased. May Belle Snyder. Nadine Cobb. Patricia Rop. spouse of Pat >cia Rop and the unknown heirs, devisees and assignees of any who are deceased Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff Phyttts D Groenewoud (P27369) Law Offices of Phyllis D Groenewoud P.O Box 866 East Lansing. Ml 48826 0866 Telephone (517) 349-3889 ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE To: Eva Reno Uster, Mary Balta Snyder, Nadina Cobb, and the unknown helra, daviaoes and assignees of any who are At a session of the Court, held in the courtrooms in Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, on Nov. 16. 2000 Present: Hon. James H Fisher 1 Plaintiff claims title to real estate through a tax deed The real estate is located off Lewis Road. Orangeville Township. Michigan, and is described as: Barry County. Michigan. Orangeville Township. Town 2 North Range 10 West Section 29 W 3/4 SW 1/4 NW 1/4 30 AC 2. Eva Reno Uster was granted a life estate m the above real estate m her father s will. The remainder was left to her children on her death Mary Belle Snydei and Nadine Cobb may have a dam as childrer. of Reva Reno Lister. Additional children of Eva Reno Lister, if any. or others who may dam through her may have a dam to the real estate The unknown heirs, devisees and assignees of Mary Belle Snyder and/or Nadine Cobb may have a dam if either of them are deceased 3. A copy of the Summons and Complaint may be obtained by contacting Plaintiffs attorney The parties named in paragraph 2 must fie an answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before 30 days after the last publication and posting of this Order. Failure to comply with this Order may result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this court. 4. A copy of this Order shall be published once each week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Barry County, Michigan, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court 5. A copy of this Order shall be posted at the courthouse for three continuous weeks by a per­ son authorized to do so under MCR 2103(B) (1). (2). or (3) Such person shall file proof of posting with the Court. The first publication and posting shall be made within 20 days from the date of entry of this Order. Hon James H Fisher . (12/14) State of Michigan Probate Court Barry County Circuit County - Family Division PUBLICATION OF NOTICE F>« No. 2000-22952-NC In toe matter of Genie Carpenter Coe. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS tncludtog whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE. On Wednesday. Jan. 10. 2001 at 2:00 p.m. in the Family Division Courtroom, 220 W. Court St. Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml before the Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge, a hear­ ing will be held on the petition for change of name of Genie Carpenter Coe to Jean Elizabeth Coe. This change of name « not sought for fraudulent intent December 5. 2000 Genie Carpenter Coe 935 North Taffee Drive Hastings. Ml 49058 616-945-2343 (12/14) State of Michigan Probete Court County of Barry NOTICE OF CREDITORS Decedent's setate File No. 2000-23013-DE Estate of VICTOR V. ECKARDT Date of Beth: 4/18/05 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. VICTOR V. ECKARDT. who lived « Woodland Township. Barry County. Michigan, died November 27. 2000. Creditors of the decedent are notified that ail claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Phyllis E. Tholm and Marilyn E. Nelson, co-personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. and the named co-personal representatives within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. December 8. 2000 James L Banks (Pl0405) Attorney at Law 821 Fourth Avenue P.O. Box 592 Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 616/374-0844 Phyflis E. Tholm Co-Personal Representative 824 Ridge Terrance Evanston. IL 60201 Marilyn E Nelson Co-Personal Representative 4990 Sentinel Drive. Apt 106 Bethesda. MD 20816 (12/14) Notice of Mortgage Forsctosur* Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert J. Augustine, a married man a/k/a Robert J. Augustine H. a’k'a Robert J Augustine. JR and Cynthia L Augustine, the undersigned has exe­ cuted this mortgage sdeiy to create a valid lien against the marital homestead and to subordinate her dower rights to the lien of this mortgage (orig­ inal mortgagors) to The Bradford Group Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 18. 1998. and recorded on July 1. 1998 to Document #1014363. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Mortgage Company - West, f/k/a Mellon Mortgage Company, a Virginia Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated May 14. 1999, which was recorded on June 11. 1999, in Document •1031018. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT AND 16/100 dollars ($101,378.16) including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Ccu.thouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 DO pjn.. on January 25.2001. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Land situated m the Township of Woodland, County of Barry. Michigan. Beginning at a point on the South line al Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 7 West, distant East. 330 feet from the Southwest comer of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 32, thence North 1452 feet parallel wth the West line of said East 1/2. thence East, 360 feet parallel with said South line, thence South 1452 feet to said South fine, thence West 360 feet to the Point of Beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: December 14. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593 1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fie • 200025590 Stallions (1/11) T T A TT-1 “•“Llvh Live the way ... at Hunters ulen Hunteis Glen, Sun Communities’ new manufactured home community in Wayland, offers the opportunity to live conveniently and beautifully ... al a price that's sumrisingly affordable. Home prices from the $30s. • A variety of floor plans to choose from, with model homes on display. ♦ Planned community amenities include a clubhouse, swimming pool, and recreation area. * Large home sites proside 3-car, off-street parking—in some cases, room for a L detached garage. * Conveniently located near major expressways, minutes from Grand Rapids, bUN nUMto just N)o|jne What more could you ask for? Attractive, quality-built homes in a great neighborhood, with all the beauty, amenities and convenience you could desire! Read about Barry County SPORTS in the Hastings Banner EACH WEEK! 1132 Hunters Glen Blvd Wayland ♦ Michigan 49348 616-792-8888 a �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday.December 14. 2000 < < me |< think 11 ii... Winter wonderful thoughts on a warm computer screen Plowing out front the Blizzard of 2000. Since it's not very pleasurable to talk about the weather (or even the bigger mess that surfaced in the political arena), maybe we should turn our thoughts to something more pleasant... like sports. • It is great to see the number of quality wrestling programs in the Barry County area this winter. Lakewood is Stateranked, Hastings is 2-0 in duals and won at Wyoming Park last Saturday. Delton has fared well in the early going and should be a solid contender for a KVA title. Maple Valley has make great strides and is probably the most improved squad in the entire area and Middleville is loaded, like always, and showed its depth and talent last Saturday with a first place performance al its own tournament. Even better than that are the quality coaches who run these mat programs. Mike Goggins. Chris Ricketts. Bob Veitch. Aaron Tabor and Tom Lehman aren't just great coaches, but care about their kids and are the best of leaders • Speaking of greatness, success continues for Lakewood's volleyball program. Last Saturday, coach Kellie Rowland's spikers won al Creston and this Saturday they set their sights on Stevensville Lakeshore Anyone acquainted with Lakewood volleyball understand the rivalry between the blue and white and their Lancer foes realize that this is more than just an everyday matchup. ' • For the record, we re all for Alex Rodriguez and his $252 million dollar contract with the Texas Rangers. You ask what's wrong with professional sports, all you have to do is glance at the greed and the attitudes of today's superstars. If Rodriguez is worth $252 million then Steve Yzerman's value is $260 million and Bobby Higginson is around that same ballpark. Free agency is reined professional sports as us fans no longer can endear ourselves to heroes without wondering where whose dollar bills they will take a year down the road. More than anything else, dial's what wrong with pro sports. • The Detroit Tigers took a step backward Monday when they traded All­ Star catcher Brad Ausmus, setup man Doug Brocail and reliever Nelson Cruz to the Houston Astros for outfielder Roger Cedeno, starting pitcher Chris Holl and catcher Mitch Meluskey. We like Cedeno's potential and bloodlines, but Holt wii! be fortunate to become a No. 4 starter and Meluskey has put up some good stats, but can also be a bit of a hothead. Anyone who goes after Matt Mieske (a former WMU great) is no friend of mine. Replacing leaders like Ausmus and Brocail is the biggest tragedy of this whole deal. We are not pleased and just when we thought the Tigers were headed down a very promising road. • Professional hockey has received a couple of sparks in the last couple of days. First, "Super" Mario Lemieux decided that he was coming out of retirement at 35 to add jolt to the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup. Second, a group that includes the "Great" Wayne Gretsky. bought the Phoenix Coyotes. Lemieux and Gretsky not only have been terrific players, but they have also provided a positive image for their game. Let the NHL celebrate their return. • Wc know that the season is just starting, but we're already liking what we see from coach Gina McMahon and her Saxon volleyball program. McMahon is certainly accurate when she says ■Volleyball is a game and games are fun. We are going the have fun this year." We couldn't have said it better ourselves. • It was great seeing former WMU star athlete and Hastings educator Lew Lang al the Hastings basketball game Friday night Not only were the hoops awesome (last second jumper wins the JV game for the Saxons and a double overtime triumph for the varsity), but the crowd support was just as impressive. Back to Lang, truly he is one of the greatest Broncos/Saxons that I have met. • Speaking of the Broncos, WMU hockey is ranked No. 6 in the most recent NCAA Division I poll and lake on No. 12 Ohio Stale Friday at the Lawson Ice Arena. There's not much better than college hockey and many fun nights were spent as Lawson during my hey days. By the way, we were saddened by the retirement of former WMU icer Keith Jones. Jones played 10 years in the NHL and was the greatest suitemate that we ever came in contact with. • As far as college hoops are concerned nobody can match the talent of Duke and Michigan State. Maybe. Arizona... but the style of ball that the Blue Devils and the Spartans play is way above anyone else. Mark it down on your NCAA Tourney sh'-ets. Spartans versus the Dukies in the final... baby. • Last opinion, no player really deserved the Heisman Trophy this year. Still, our choice would have been Drew Brees. My sister being a Boilermaker had nothing to do with this selection. Go Purdue. • Driving back from the high school Wednesday we were reminded what a great Christmas song The Little Drummer Boy sung by David Bowie and Bing Crosby, truly is. The classics are hard to replace. A happy 150th (oh. that's just 50th) birthday to our good friend Brian Reynolds. Lunch today is on us. During this holiday reason, our prayers go out to anyone in need such as Grandpa Curtis' family and hope for inner peace for everybody. Remember what the holidays are ali about Talk to you soon. Hastings wrestlers finish first at Park Four Hastings wrestlers upset No. 1 seeds as the Saxons scored first place honors at last Saturday's Wyoming Park Invitational. Matt Lipstraw. Mike Case. R.I. Williams and Nick Stricklin upset No. Is and went on to win medals Hastings (2-0) totaled 170 points to out-do Wyoming Park (147). Traverse City Central (130), Grand Rapids Catholic Central (122). Hudsonville (111). Haslett (86). Pine River (81), Godwin (80). Cadillac (50) and West Ottawa (25). "It's early in the season, but this was our best showing so far." Hastings coach Mike Goggins said. "We are wrestling with great poise and confidence even though we arc very young with five freshman starting and only two seniors in It didn’t take long for Lakewood High Schools varsity volleyball team to earn its first trophy of the season as the Lady Vikings took first place honors at last Saturday's Creston Tournament. Coach Kellie Rowland's squad defeated West Catholic 15-7, 15-9 in the finals and knocking off Oakridge 15-3.15-5 in a semifinal match. "I was pleased with how the girls played for an opening day," Rowland said. "They all stepped up and did a decent job." In pool play. Lakewood knocked off Creston 15-0, 15-2, Tri County 15-3, 15­ 1 and Oakridge 15-3,15-10. The best improvement that Rowland saw from her team came in serve receive as Lakewood made just three mistakes. Leaders were statistics were Linsey Buche (21 blocks, 17 digs), Audra Love (8 blocks, 21 digs, 19 kills), Ashley Frost (8 blocks, 80 assists, 25 service points), Stephanie Maciasz (10 blocks, 30 digs, 49 kills), Keagan Krauss (33 digs, 18 kills, 32 service points) and Shawna Buche (39 service points). Rowland said that the "reluming leaders are leading this team" but also made mention of the number of players who contributed to the victorious first outcome. Lakewood travels to Stevensville Lakeshore this Saturday and then plays host to the Lakewood Tournament Saturday, Dec. 30. Hoop Shoot set for Dec. 23 The Elks National Hoop Shoot contest, sponsored by the local Elks Lodge 1965, will be held Saturday, Dec. 23 beginning at 10 a.m. in the Central Elementary School gymnasium. There will be three age divisions for SA eagers win Spring Arbor upped its record to 2-6 Dec. 5 with a 79-75 win over Olivet in college basketball action at Spring Arbor. Jeff Storrs, a former sports star at Hastings High, contributed to the Cougars victory Storrs scored 6 points, dished out 2 assists and pulled down 4 rebounds. Dustin Sharer led Spring Arbor with 19 points. Bruce Lawrence was tops for Olivet with 15 points. both boys and girls. Age groups are 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13. Contest winners will advance to the District Hoop Shoot in Albion Jan. 13, 2001. Spikers’ camp offered USA Michigan Volleyball announces its four-week volleyball camp beginning Jan. 21 for players in grades 8-12. Session times and locations are Sundays at Northview High School. Attacking will be from noon-2 p.m. and setting from 2-4 p.m. If you have any questions contact USA Michigan Volleyball at (616) 342-0029. tournament's Most Outstanding Wrestler award. "Case looks belter and better and remains undefeated at 8-0." Goggins explained. Placing second for the Saxons were Chad Ferguson at 103, Ryan Ferguson at 112. Malt Lipstraw al 135, Rj Williams at 189 and Nick Stricklin at 275. Finishing third were Dan Cary al 130. Lucas Waters at 152 and Rob Baker at 160. Chris Brown at 125 and Patrick Stephens at 160 took fourth places in their weight classes. "This was a great team effort with everyone who wrestled earning at least one win and points for the team." Goggins said. Junior Varsity... No team points were kept at Delton, but mat men from Hastings won 10 first place medals. Winning weight class titles were Tom Rouse, Jake Heuss, Nick Storm. Mike Keiffer. Richard Harper. Andrew Ferguson. Caleb Case, Jake Armour Justin Carley and Heath VanBelkem. ’ Earning seconds were Richard Force Andy Rice. Ben Jacobs, Joe Hinkley^ Tom Girrbach. Kyle Hess. Cody White. Travis Traistcr. Dan McKinney and Lucas Covey. Today (Thursday. Dec. 14) Hastings travels to Lowell for its conference opener. Saxons beat Vikings by one in double overtime Both head coaches agreed. LakewoodHastings hoops not only makes for a lol of fun, but it also makes for some exciting basketball action. Last Friday's Barry County matchup at Hastings High School certainly was that, and more, as the host Saxons (1-1) squeaked out a 61-60 double overtime triumph over the 0-2 Vikings. "Mark (Lakewood coach Mark Farrell) and I talked about it (the hoop meetings between the two schools): It makes for a great rivalry and for fun basketball." said Hastings coach Don Schils. A Dustin Bowman three-pointer with 51 seconds remaining in the second overtime put Hastings up by three points 61-58. "We knew he (Bowman) had a great stroke, we just needed for him to hit them in a game." Schils said. Lakewood s Chris Clark scored a hoop inside with 38 seconds remaining to cut the Vikings' deficit to one (61-60) but a last chance opportunity for the blue and white came up short and Dustin Terrel pulled down the rebound to secure the Saxon victory. The Saxons had four players who scored in double figures: Eric VanDerMolen with 15, Bowman with 14. Terrel with 14 and Zac Fulmer with 13. VanDerMolen's total included a pair of three-pointers. "He (VanDerMolen) has to attack for us," Schils said. Dustin Bowman (10) hit some clutch shots in the Saxon victory over the Vikings including a trifecta in the second overtime. Eric VanDerMolen (24) drives past Josh Farrell (10) en route to the hoop. Lakewood wins at Creston the lineup." Mike Case won a weight class championship at 145 and also received the Fulmer made good on a free throw attempt with 1:27 remaining to tie the score at 58-58. Four eagers tallied double figures for Lakewood: Jake Schrock with 19, Derek Coppess with 14, Jeff Elenbaas with 12 and Scott Secor with 11. Coppess and Ellenbaas both fouled out in the second overtime. For Lakewood the second game showed great improvemen over its opener last Tuesday when Lowell prevailed 49-34. Coach Farrell said his team showed "patience in our offense" and "when something wasn't there" his Vikings realized that it was better to pull it out and begin another clan. Schils also saw a great amount of improvement from his club in game two compared to game one. In the Saxons* season opener last Tuesday versus Caledonia, the visiting Scots won 63-43. "A ton (of improvement); we set one goal to play with heart," Schils said. "Wc did not come ready to play against Caledonia. Our overall hustle and defense improved." Hastings led by one 10-9 Friday night after the first quarter, but expanded its lead to six, 27-21, at the half. A big *hrecpoint play by Terrel with 36 seconds remaining in the firs’ half made the score 26-21. Terrel led Hastings' seven-member scoring attack in the first two quarters with 7 points. Schrock topped Lakewood with 8. while Secor tallied 7. "In the first part of the game, we got the ball into Jake easily, but then they started double teaming him," coach Farrell said. "We made adjustments in the second half and defended Schrock." Schils said. Lakewood outscored the home team by five (10-5) in the third quarter to narrow the gap again to one, 32-31. Down by seven midway through the third, the Vikings began to fire back. Coppess made a leaner al 4:58 (30-25), Coppess scored on a putback at 4:40 (30-27) and Schrock hit a jumper at 4:02 (30-29). A sweet dish by Ted Greenfield to Josh Desvoignes at 2:40 put the Saxons ahead by three (32-29) and a relentless drive by Secor that resulted in a scoop for two with 40 seconds left in the third made it a one-point battle again, 32-31. Neither team could muster a lead of more than four points in the fourth quarter. Two free throws by Fulmer with 1:15 left in the frame gave Hastings a four-point edge (42-38), but a basket by Schrock with 47 seconds to go made it a two-point game (42-40) and another jumper by Schrock with 10 seconds knotted the score at 42-42. SAXONS... Continued on Page 11 BANNER SPORTS WEEK Delton Kellogg (varsity) Basketball — Friday. Dec. 15 at Parchment: Tuesday. Dec. 19 Schoolcraft Volleyball — Wednesday, Dec. 20 Kalamazoo Hackett Wrestling — Friday. Dec. 15 at Eau Claire; Thursday. Dec. 21 al Pcnnfield Hastings (varsity) Basketball — Friday. Dec. 15 Hudsonville; Tuesday, Dec. 19 Forest Hills Central Volleyball — Thursday. Jan. 4 al Hudsonville Wrestling — Tbutsday. Dec. 14 al Lowell; Saturday. Dec. |6 at Coldwater Invitational; Thursday, Jan. 4 Hudsonville Comet eagers beat Panthers Jim Deeters scored 18 points as Kalamazoo Christian knocked off Delton in high school basketball Friday in Delton. The Comets tallied nearly two-thirds of its points from die free throw line where it went 24-for-27. Robert Boyle scored 17 points for the host Panthers, a total that included three 3-pointers. J.T. Charron was second for Delton with 8 points. Delton made 7-of-12 attempts from the free throw line. The Panthers biggest obstacle in the varsity contest was getting past the Comets' press. "We just didn't have an answer to their press," Delton coach Jim Hogoboom said. Eagles soar; score wins Barry County Christian School's boys' basketball team has jumped out to a 2-1 start and hope to chalk up another win this Friday against East Martin. The Eagles beat St. Matthews' 76-46 Dec. 8. Charity 76-53 Nov. 28 and lost to the Grand Rapids Homeschoolers 63­ 52 Dec. 5. In the win over St. Matthews, junior Josh Lamphere scored 40 points to put him over 1,000 points for his prep career. St. Matthews led early 15-13. but a 26-2 BCCS third quarter decided the final outcome. Eric Lamphere was second for the Eagles with 15 points. Joe Cook was the team's lop boardsman with 10 caroms. BCCS actually led Grand Rapids 12-1 early on before the Homeschoolers pulled away. Josh Lamphere tallied 31 points, Eric Lamphere 12 and Joe Cook pulled down 7 rebounds and dished out 4 assists. The Eagles coasted out to a 29-8 advantage over Charity and eventually won by 23 points. Rob Holley pulled down 9 rebounds and Joe Cook 8. Josh Lamphere was the team's top scorer with 29 markers and Eric Lamphere added 15. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.December 14, 2000 - Page 11 Middleville's A team first at Lehman Memorial Following his team's first place performance at last Saturday's 2000 Jeffrey Lehman Memorial Tournament, Middleville wrestling coach Tom Lehman gave this assessment of his talented and enjoyable squad. "I am very happy (with the way they wrestled); this is a nice, neat group of kids," Lehman said. "This was a good tournament team-wise (and) three times wc had our kids wrestle each other in the finals." On Saturday, Middleville's A team captured four firsts in the 14 weight classes and three second places to come away with a first place team score of 212 in the eight-team event. FIRST... continued on page 13 Middleville's Mark Thompson met his Trojan teammate, Phil Corson, in the weight class final Saturday at 140. Middle School eagers' action heats up Hastings* eighth grade Blue basketball team defeated Forest Hills Northern 40­ 32. Scoring for the Saxons were Kevin Davis with 12, Michael Newsted with 6, Chris Katje with 5. Newell Heath with 5, Mike Garrett with 3, Kevin Dickinson with 2, Jeremy Smith with 2, Jesse Cappon with 2, Joel Maiville with 2 and Heath Helmer with I. Mike Garrett tallied 15 points as Hastings shot past Middleville 33-31. Kevin Dickinson added 4, Aaron Fortier 3, Michael Newsted 2, Newell Heath 2, Jeremy Smith 2, Heath Helmer 2, Jesse Cappon 1, Chris Katje 1 and Joel Maiville I. Fulmer 3, Jacob Elliott 2. Andy Kelly 2, Derrick Caldwell 2 and Josh Maurer 1. Allerding pulled down 6 rebounds. Griggs made 6 steals and Vincent 5. 7th Grade Blue... Forest Hills Northern beat the Blue 25­ 21. Andy Miller tallied 7 points, Dan Dimond 6, Steve Bolo 4, Tim Bowerman 2 and Austin Hurless 2. Austin Hurless scored 8 in a 32-10 win over Middleville. Andy Miller added 5, Mike McPhillips 4, Steve Bolo 4, Dan Dimond 4, Eric Laurie 3, Dan Sccord 2 and Matt Courtright 2. 7th Grade Gold... 8th Grade Gold... The Gold eagers lost to Valleywood 42­ 37. Andrew Vincent scored 16 points. Derrick Caldwell with 5, Brandon Johnson with 5. Andy Kelly with 4. Andy Griggs with 3, Jacob Elliott with 1, Scott Allerding with 1 and Tyler Fulmer with 2. Kelly made 5 steals, Caldwell 4 and Brandon Johnson 4. A last second score gave Pinewood a 43-42 win over Pinewood last week in middle school hoops. Andrew Vincent scored 21, Andy Griggs 4, Brandon Johnson 4, Scott Allerding 4, Tyler Eric Gillispie scored 10 points as the Gold beat Valley wood 22-17. J.J. Quick added 5, Brandon Black 2, Brad Mead 2, David Peterson 1, Dave Gallagher I and Jesse Lemon 1. Peterson also had 8 rebounds (5 on the offensive glass), Gillispie 7 boards and Gallagher 7. Chris Timmerman made 3 steals, Mead 2 and lemon 2. Gillispie tossed in 16 as the Gold knocked off Pinewood 47-24, Brian McKeough added 9, Chris Timmerman 8, Brad Mead 4, Scott Coleman 3. Nate IkOWLINC SCORES Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 43-17; Alley Cats 34-28; Plumb's 33-27; Hastings Bowlers 32-28; Consumers Concrete 31-29, Welton’s 26­ 34; Just for Fun 25-35; Misfits 20-40. Men's High Games & Series - L. Miller 230; L. Johnson 213; G. Heard 248-631; D. Blakely 211; L. Porter 210; M. Yost 197­ 541. Women’s High Games & Series - D. Johnson 166; B. Norris 176. Senior Citizens Friend 40-16; Hall’s 37-19; Jesick 35.5­ 20.5; Wieland 34.5-21.5; #1 Senior 33-23; Woodmansee 32-24; Nash 29.5-26.5; But­ terfingers 29-27; Pin Pals 28-28; M-M’s 28-28; Kuempd 25.5-30.5; King Pins 24­ 32; Girrbach’s 22-34; Lethcoe 17-39; Schlachter 17-39; Peg Legs 16-40. Women’s High Games - H. Service 212; M. Dull 161; B. Moore 155; J. Kasinsky 156; K. Colvin 155; E. Mesecar 178; R. Kuempel 160; S. Merrill 167; M. Matson 176; B. Hathaway 156; V. Brown 158; N. Bechtel 160; Y. Cheeseman 181. Women's High Series - H. Service 506; S. Merrill 469; M. Maison 494; Y. Cheese­ man 463. Men’s High Games - B. Terry 195; D Stuart 223; N Thaler 171; R. Wieland 163; K. Schantz 157; W. Birman 164; R. Nash 195; D. Edwards 236; J Mercer 189; G. Yoder 206; R. Nash 188; P. Terpening 165; G. Forbey 195; C. Haywood 146; B. Akers 178; R. Schlachter 174. Men’s High Series - B. Terry 558; D. Stuart 541; R. Wieland 466; R. Nash 501; D. Edwards 606; J. Mercer 524; G. Yoder 565; R. Nash 534; P. Terpening 464; G. Forbey 476; B. Akers 504; R. Schlachter 505. Recreation Bowling #3 Hastings Bowl 40; Kevin's Kronics 36; Freeport Elevator 34 and The Krunchers 29 1/2. Good Games and Series - G. Mcscar 233-561; M. Gicsclcr 250-554; S. Anger 227-216-633; T Gray 236-‘>ni-632; D. Lambert 2402-01 -202-607; J. Cook Jr. 204­ 567; K. Wanland 558; W. Mallckootc 525 and Nate K. 222-528. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care 35-21; Secbcr’s Auto 34-22; Eye & Ent 33-23; Misfits 33-23; Nash Chiro 31 I 2-24 I 2; Girrbach’s 29-27; Mace’s Ph. 28-28; Nash “5” Plus 25-31; R.R St. Mill 24 I 2-31 I 2. High Games and Series - L. Elliston 214-203-200-617; B Smith 207-494; S Merrill 192-484; K. Becker 179-496; B Miner 167-466; D Sccbcr 174-469; B Hathaway 173-477, C. Watson 152-429; N. Varney 155-428; C Bocncm 155; E Dun­ ham 168; J. Leo 148 Giris High Game and Series - M. Butler 195-415; R. Pohja 143-403; T. Huss 145­ 355; C. Shcllcnbargcr 156-364. Giri* Good Gaines - J. Quada 130, J. Shoebridge 108. Thursday Mixed King Pins 39-17; Hastings Bowl 35 1/2­ 20 1/2; Brown and Sons 35-21: Just Us 32­ 24; Who's Up 29 1/2-26 1/2; Oops 29-27; Team 11 29-23; Daiscd and Confuzcd 28­ 28; The Red Eyes 27-29; Heavy Sets 26-30; Andersons 19-33; Bye 0-52. Men’s Good Games and Series - J. Hancsen 201-595; B. Kirby 205-575; C. VanHoutcn .'99-543; F. Wagner 155-436; M. Anderson 138. Women’s Good Games and Series - H. Service 188-490; O. Gillons 179-452; D. Hansen 166-438; C. Service 146-386; C. Lewis 126-334; B. Hard 114-260; R Hoff­ man 122-321; J. Anderson 135-283; E. Gillespie 82-205; S. Merrill 177; M. Hodges 165; S. Lambert 163; V. Brown 136; L. Quada 104 Sunday Night Mixed 4 Horsemen 38; Thunder Alley 37; Not Rock Bottom 37; Red Dog 36-1/2; Team 4 31; Happy Hookers 29-1/2; Thee Froggers 26-1/2; All 4 Fun 25-1/2; Sunday Snoozers 25; Friends 24-1/2; Flambays 24; Double K’s 23; Matrix 23; Lucky Strikes 23; Side Kicks 19-1/2. Women's High Games & Series M. Snyder 201-545; S. Sanborn 221-544; B. Roush 205-413; J. Buckner 178-496; V. McLeod 180-477; D. Gray 178-476; L. Boze 175-461; S. Reid 179-448; B. Kirby 205; D. Snyder 192; K. Stenberg 167; P Key 152. Men’s High Games & Series B. Rentz 258-608; K. Wanland 215-572; J. Smith 178-513; B. Miller 194-508; R. Argo 144­ 406; K. Hammontrec 214; A. Thompson 213; S. Krallman 208; B Hubbell 206; C. Sanborn 205; B. Kirby 205; D. Key 202; C. Pennington 196; R. Boze 171; D. Dutcher 162. Hodges 2, JJ. Quick 2, Brandon Black 2 and Steve Peurach 2. In the rebounding category, Timmerman and Gillispie each had 6, while Black pulled down 4 caroms. Austin King dished out 3 assists, Mead made 4 steals and Coleman 4 steals. YMCA girls’ eagers fall The third and fourth grade YMCA girts basketball team last Saturday to Portland 22-6. Alex deGoa had 3 points and 3 steals, Katy Pierson 3 points and 4 rebounds, Ali Howell 4 steals and a rebound, Jessica Lord 2 rebounds, Nicole Frantz 2 rebounds, Lindsay Johnson 2 rebounds and a steal, Em Parker 2 rebounds. Kclsi Herrington 2 steals, Marie Hoffman a rebound, Lexi Dakin a rebound and Becky Gahan helped out on defense. The Southern Michigan Street Rod Association is offering an $800 scholarship to a 2001 graduate, or first time college student, who is pursuing an undergraduate degree in an auto-related field. The Southern Michigan Street Rod Association promotes an interest in all types of street rod activity. Therefor, all interested parties may apply by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to Sandi Summers; 4081 D Drive South; East Leroy MI 49051; c/o scholarship or to Peggy Leggitt; 9360 N. Drive South; Burlington MI 49029; c/o scholarship. SAXONS...Cont. from page 10 In the first overtime, VanDerMolen opened the extra session with a Michael Jordan-like soaring hoop at 3:20 and the scoring went back and forth after that. A pass from Bowman to Fulmer with 2:20 left gave Hastings a 48-46 advantage, a leaner by Elenbaas with 40 seconds to go put Lake wood up by one (49-48) and a free throw by VanDerMolen with 17.6 left on the clock sent the game into a second overtime, 49-49. "From Lowell (first game) to here, I believe that we made some great strides," coach Farrell said. "I thought our press was pretty good... we pressed them and they (Hastings) turned the ball over. I thought we shot a lot tetter. Our goal was to try to hold them to under 50 points." For the game. Lakewood made 25-of-54 field goals (46 percent) and were 10-of-15 from the free throw line. Elenbaas and Secor each pulled down 9 rebounds, Schrock dished out 5 assists and Cole Barnett made 2 steals. Hastings also won the junior varsity game by one point (46-45) as Eli Schmidt sank a three-pointer with no time remaining. Hastings 61, Lakewood 60 (2OT) Lakewood 9-12-10-11-11-7-60 Hastings 10-17-5-10-12-7=61 Lakewood: Josh Farrell 0 2-2 2, Jeff Elenbaas 5 2-6 12, Derek Coppess 7 0-2 14, Chris Clark 1 0-0 2, Jake Schrock 8 3-7 19, Scott Secor 4 3-3 11. Totals: FG 25, FT 10-20=60 Hastings: Dustin Bowman 6 (2) 0-0 14, Tyson Qualls 1 (1) 0-0 3, Josh Desvoignes 2 0-0 4, Eric VanDerMolen 6 (2) 1-3 15, Leland Jennings 1 0-1 2, Dustin Terrel 4 6-10 14, Zac Fulmer 4 5­ 9 13. Totals: FG 22 (5), FT 12-23=61 i YMCA NEWS YMCA of Barry County Adult Indoor Soccer William M. Doherty Att. at Law . . . .3-0-0 Black...................................................... 1.1-0 Grey ....... Gary's Hobby Shop ................... .1-1-4) White......................................................0-3-0 Game Results - Grey 2 vs. William M. Doherty Att.-at-Law 3; Gary’s Hobby Shop 2 vs. White 1. Black Bye. Bowlerettes Carlton Center Bulldozing 33-19; Kent Oil & Propane 26-26; Hamilton Excavating 26-26; Bennett Industries 25.5-26.5; Rail­ road Strcc Mill 24-28; Hecker Agency 21.5­ 30.5. Good Games and Series - D Cocnen 154; J. Dommini 204-548; E. Ulrich 185; J. Gardner 146-406; J. Rice 169-486; M. Dull 138; S. Drake 157-410; J. Doster 169-446; K. Doster 149-366; B. Scobey 157-425; N. Potter 173-466; K. Fowler 176-467; B. Maker 170-465; K. Kirchhoff 131-349; D. Snyder 183-530. YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketball League A League Varney Construction ...............................2-0 Blair Landscaping................................... 2-0 Flexfab Black ........................................... 1-1 11 th Frame Lounge..................................1-1 Bivens........................................................ 0-2 Other Body Shop......................................0-2 B League Tony’s Pizza .............................................2-0 Drill Team................................................. 2-0 Bennett Industries................................... 2-0 Richies Koffcc Shop ...............................0-2 Viking........................................................ 0-2 Flexfab Red .............................................0-2 Game Results - Flexfab (Black) 45 vs. Varney Construction 58; Other Body Shop 56 vs. Blair Landscaping 57; Richies Koffcc Shop 33 vs. Bennett Industries 47; Bivens 74 vs. 11th Frame Lounge 76; Viking 40 vs. Tony’s Pizza 72; Drill Team 81 vs. FlexFab (Red) 42. A collision results down low as the teem area teams crash for a rebound. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Pubic Hearing will be held by the Prainevtlle Township Planning Commission on December 20.2000. at Special of the Week 7:X P.M. at the Prainevtlle Township Han. 10115 S. Norns Road, within the Township PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at the Public Hearing include, in brief, the following: 1 Special Land Use Permit filed by Thomas Guthne of 7301 Milo Road. Delton, to anew the building ol a home lor daughter and husband, who will be managing and expanding farm martcet and garden operation. Properly in question is located at 7775 Milo Road (approximately 1/4 mile south of Milo, home to be located on Parker Road). Parcel »012 024-011-00. The properly in question is located m the “A" Agricultural District. Property is currently in PA116. 2. Such other and lurther matters as may property come belore the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on these spe­ cial land use permit applications at the address below. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio 98 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT 4X4 ww KKK LEATHER, HEATED SEATS, 1 OWNER, FULLY SERVICED NADA $26,100_____________________________________ SM.C » SALES HOURS Saturday Majors Boys High Game and Series - J. Butler 164-446. J Smith 181-441; B Fems 178­ 422, M Spidcl 150-419 Boys Good Games - K. Quada 138; T. Kirby 133; J. McKee 110. Scholarship offered Portland was second with 147, Holland third with 108, Fruitport fourth with 103, Maple Valley fifth with 101 1/2, Middleville B sixth with 83, Grandville seventh with 71 and Olivet eighth with 61 points. Maple Valley, another-up-and coming Barry County wrestling program, had one first place finish and three second place performances. Monday & Wednesday un’.l 8 Tue Thu & Fn until 6 Saturday until 3 -Whih liaitM Ym Immms is i Fun’Tivum.’ Call 61 6-948-8000 Today or toll free 1 -888-494-5539 tapes ol pnnted materials being considered at the hearing upon live(5) days nonce to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary axis or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. Prairieville Township Planning Commission Robert Kull, Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Road Delion, Michigan 49046 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday,December 14. 2000 Saxon spikers aim for fun, improvement this winter A goal of the Hastings High School volleyball teams is to increase its overall performance — strength, agility and ability included — through conditioning, competition and helping players to become more well-rounded in c” facets of the sport. Firs:-year varsity coach Gina McMahon says that all three teams are engaged in a conditioning program. The players are also benefiting from the recent purchase of a setting machine (from the Boosters Club) which improves their passing skills. McMahon says the Lady Saxon spikers have come a long way in such a short "Many of our players have the ability to play all-around (front and back row), are able to run the offensive plays and have positive communication skills." Five athletes who look to lead the Lady Saxons are seniors JoAnn Bailey. Katie Noteboom, Larissa Carr, Kristen Wildem and Jenni Cook. Bailey, an outside hitter, was honorable mention all-conference last year and is considered "a player the team can count on when in trouble." Another upperclassman who looks to make an impact is middle hitter Katie Noteboom. Note is "aggressive in the front row" and has improved her passing time. and digging talents during the off-season. "She is working hard as a first time middle hitter at the varsity level," McMahon said. Carr, an outside hitter, should help the team in a number of areas. In her coach's estimation, Carr is an aggressive front row player, is a strong and consistent passer and possesses positive communication skills. Wildem is playing her fourth year on varsity. The setter, according to McMahon, "makes things happen on the court." Cook is another spiker with setter skills. Her coach says "she has a good understanding about the game” and is able "to read opponents' offenses or defenses." There are a number of seniors on the team, but just four juniors will return next season. McMahon says this is a concern because the "players need to adapt to another coach and the coach's philosophy." Improved passing will be essential if Hastings' spikers are to get better. McMahon states "inconsistent passing decreases the opportunity to run offensive plays." McMahon says that all 14 varsity players are competitive and the coaches hope to make each athlete into spikers who can excel in both the front and back row. With expected improvement comes bigger season goals. "Our goal is a .500 record (and) working towards a third place finish in the conference," McMahon said. "It is a good working goal and is possible to obtain. We arc upbeat and optimistic about a successful season.” Above all McMahon says that volleyball is a game and games equal fun. "We are going to have fun this year * McMahon said. That fun style of play will be on display Feb. 10 when Hastings plays host to a round-robin tournament. It is the first for program in many years and McMahon says they are "very excited about this." Wrestling squad at Hastings has O-K White Conference title hopes Hastings High Schoofs varsity volleyball team, (first row, from left to right) Kailey Lyons, Cathy Anderson, Kristen Wildem, Katie Noteboom, Larissa Carr, (second row) Ashley Deline, Jenni Cook, Kelsey Viher, Danielle Swift, Erin Bradley. Liz Nida; (third row) coach Arnie Conklin, Kala Friddle, Kate Martisius, JoAnn Bailey, Chelsea Evans and head coach Gina McMahon. Lowell may be the "slight" pre-season favorites to win the G-K White Conference wrestling championship this winter, bu: also look for a young and talented Hastings team to play a factor in how the title is decided. "We feel we (Hastings), Forest Hills Central and Grand Rapids Northview could also make a run at it," said head coach Mike Goggins. Goggins' first two years as the Saxon varsity wrestling mentor have produced some impressive results. His 1999 squad won a district championship. In those two seasons, the Saxons have had four State qualifiers and three of them have placed. This year's team also has its share of stars. Senior Chris Brown had 20 wins at 125 a season ago. Sophomore Justin Carley notched 15 wins at 119 a season ago and is now out to succeed at 130. Junior Mike Case is coming off a 26victory season. The junior captain already is making a name for himself, being named the Outstanding Wrestler at the Wyoming Park Tournament last Saturday and winning a weight class title at the Dec. 2 Ionia Tournament. "He has been wrestling better than anyone on the team so far this year." Goggins said. "He has a great work ethic." Junior Rob Baker managed 23 wins at 171 last winter and this season moves to 160. "He is a team captain with an aggressive style and dangerous throws," Goggins said. The Saxons should also benefit from the work of three freshmen, twin brothers Chad and Ryan Ferguson and Matt Lipstraw. Chad Ferguson will start at 103, while Ryan Ferguson will open at 112. "These two will be great openers for us in the lower weight classes," Goggins said. "Both wrestled all summer and are proving they are ready for the varsity level." Lipstraw, whose brother Mike was a State qualifier, is already making an impact at 135. In Goggins' words he has a "cool head and great technique." Hastings' team consists of nearly 50 wrestlers, virtually al) of them with experience. Leadership is also solid with captains such as Case, Baker, junior Jake Friddle (171) and senior Lucas Walers (152). The numbers and talent makes for plenty of competition. "Our lineup is very competitive throughout with no real weak weight classes," Goggins said. "We have many wrestlers that are varsity quality who will not even break into the lineup and an outstanding freshman class." Hastings has a couple of spots that it will need to fill if it is to battle for the title. State placer Gabe McCarty graduated, so sophomore Nick Stricklin or Mike Kieffer must prove solid at 275. Junior Joe Keller is still being treated for a football injury and hopes to be back at 2)5 following the Christmas break "We are very pleased with our early performances and feel that we will only get belter," Goggins said. "We hope to be competitive everywhere we wrestle." Olivet College matmen fourth at Ohio Northern Oliwl College, naked 19th ja NCAA Divinoo III Couchex Poll, finined fourth in a 24-team tournament al Ohio Northern last Saturday. The Fighting Comets (7-1) finished behind three nationally ranked Division n teams and outpaced all Division III schools including No. 17 Muskingum. No. 25 Manchester and No. 26 Ohio Northern. "I was very happy with the effort of our wrestlers." said coach fare Klein. "Ordinarily, fourth place would not make me happy. But against this stiff competition, we competed extremely well." Three Comets placed in the finals. Dustin Cichocki (Fenton) finishing first al 165 pounds after defeating Lucas Mackesy of Findley (ranked No. 2 in Division II) 3-2. John McCurdy (Milford) lost 6-2 in the 125-pound final to a Division II ranked opponent. McCurdy is ranked No. 7 in Division DI at 125. McCurdy did become the 22nd Comet to reach 100 career wins with his victory over West Liberty State's Saxon volleyball coaches Amle Conklin and Gina McMahon. Doug Cumes. Scott Campbell (Marlette) lost 3-1 in the championship at 141 to another Division II ranked foe. Olivet expects to move up in the Coaches Poll this week after their efforts at Ohio Northern. This Saturday, the Comets host Rose-Hulman (Terre Haute. Ind.) al MacKay Gymnasium. The mat action begins al 11 a.m. Members of the wrestling team for Hastings are (first row. from left to right) Matt Lipstraw, Cody White. Chris Brown. Ryan Rowse, Ryan Ferguson, Chad Ferguson, Justin Carley; (second row) Jeremy Redman, Dara Carpenter, B.J. Donnini, Ben Jacobs, Richard Force, Kyle Heuss, Andrew Bolthouse, Jake Heuss, Leslie McKay, Matt Donnini; (third row) Andrea Bolthouse. Tom Rowse. Tom Girrbach, Caleb Case. Amanda Lee, Dan Cary. Joey Hinckley. Richard Harper, Grant Endsley, Ted Knuppenburg; (fourth row) Broc Reaser, Michael Kieffer, Andrew Ferguson, Lucas Waters, Mike Case, Lucas Covey, Rob Baker, Isaac Weeks, Nick Stricklin, Andy Rice; (fifth row) coach Slaughter, Dan Blair, Scott Redman, Dan McKinney. Nick Storm, Patrick Stephens, Jake Friddle. R.J. Williams, Travis Traister. Evan Anderson. Heath VanBelkum and Jake Armour. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.December 14. 2000 - Page 13 FIRST...continued from page 11 "The kids that wc expected to be in the finals were there," Maple Valley coach losses in the finals were there too. Middleville’s B team also acquired some Chris Ricketts said. "The wins and the Smiles surface from the first place Middleville wrestling team after Saturday's tournament title performance. COMMENTARY Trojan grapplers Bret Vernon and Eric Cueneo square off in the championship match at 215. Elwin Curtis was a great friend to many, so it was a great loss when he died Wednesday afternoon in Lake Odessa. Curtis 1 found to be caring, loving, a hard worker, a devoted husband, a devoted father, a devoted grandfather and a devoted friend. I will never forget the conversations, the volleyball matches, the tree cutting adventure and all of the quality time that I was able to spend with him in too short of time. Often I wonder what are the most important qualities in one's life and I do believe 1 found them all in "Grandpa" Curtis. I'm sure that many close to him feci the same way. Those associated with Lakewood High School sports could often find Curtis at the Viking athletic events. He was a great fan and a gxat all-around person. We pray for his family, his loved ones and all who realized his love. hardware, gamering two second places. Middleville not only is a deep team with tons of talent, hut much of the talent is still a bit green. Take freshman Josh Bowerman who won the 103-pound championship with a pin over Holland’s Ramiro Pedron that took just 1:28 "He did an excellent job; he’s just plain tough," Lehman said. "When he thinks he's going to win. he’s vicious." Another "solid wrestler", Michael McKeown won a weight class title for the A team at 112, pinning Holland’s Frank Sallis in 2:38. Sophomore Kyle Fletkc, al 119, won a 1-0 decision versus Fruitport’s Adam Clarke and caught Lehman's attention as well. "He (Fletkc) is another sophomore who has made major improvements." Lehman exclaimed. A sophomore, Pat McKeown, and a freshman, Brian Cuneo, ended up second and third for the Trojans at 125, while junior Ben Sevald managed a third place at 130. For Maple Valley, its first appearance in a final came at 130 where Randy Silsbee placed second. Portland's Chris Pulling pinned Silsbee in 1:34. Nick Otto helped Middleville's B team by placing second at 135. In the championship at 140, the title match was all Trojans as Mark Thompson, from the A team, won an 11­ 5 decision over Phil Corson, who grappled Saturday for the B squad. Lehman admitted tnat his team at 140 is "solid there." A second place was earned by Maple Valley at 152, as Jeff Rhoades lost a 4-2 decision to Portland's Jonah Lyon in the finale. Rhoades recently collected his 100th career win as a Lions* wrestler. Chad Spears scored the Lions' lone weight class title at 160, getting the better end of a 6-4 decision against Middleville A's Kyle McKeown. McKeown is a senior and a first-year starter for the black and orange. Spears* teammate Jason Silsbee was second at 171 as Holland's Elijah Jackson prevailed in an 11-4 decision. Middleville's Matt Erb also placed second, losing to Portland’s Adam Carr in the championship at 189 12-8. "He’s (Erb) improving; he’s a scrapper," Lehman said. And in the championship match at 215, again it was two Middleville wrestlers squaring off as Bret Vernon won a 9-2 decision over Eric Cuneo. Both Barry County wrestling programs — Middleville and Maple Valley — came away from the event satisfied with their performances, although the season is still young and more improvement is still expected. "We still have a lot of work to do, but we're getting better," Ricketts said. The tournament was named for coach Lehman's son, Jeff Lehman, who died last Jan. 18 in a car accident. Jeff Lehman was actively involved in all of the sports programs in Middleviile. Cagers plan to contend and defend "To defend" is the rallying call for this year's Hastings High School varsity basketball team. Head coach Don Schils says that if his Saxons defend, they can be a force in the O-K Conference and during the post­ season. "If we defend, we'll be solid," Schils said. Leaders on this year’s team includes a pair of seniors — Dustin Terrel and Leland Jennings — and a pair of juniors — Eric VanDerMolen and Zac Fulmer. Terrel averaged 15.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 1999-2000. This will be Terrel's third year on the varsity. Last season, VanDerMolen dished our 2.2 assists per game and tallied 5.1 points. Fulmer returns with averages of 1.7 points and 1.8 rebounds. And Jennings a season ago posted norms of 5.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists. Key additions include Sean Tefft and Dustin Bowman. Bowman was the top scorer last winter on the freshmen team. The Saxons' squad has plenty of sharp shooters, but size and depth will be the major concerns. Schils* track record with the Saxons has been stellar. During his eight years in charge of the program, Hastings' cagers have won four district titles, two regional championships and they have been to the State Final Four twice. Zeeland looks to be the favorite in the O-K White Conference this season, but there are a number of teams that could also figure into equation including the blue and gold. Hastings opened the year with a 63-43 loss to Caledonia, but rebounded well last Friday with a 61-60 double overtime triumph over Barry County rival Lakewood. This Friday, the Saxons play host to Hudsonville. NOTE: The league game that was to be played Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Lowell has been re-scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 13. Hastings' Varsity Cheerleaders The varsity cheerleaders for the Saxons look forward to an exciting winter. Members of the 2000-2001 squad are (in no specific order) Genia Lear, Amanda Zalewski, Nicole Baird, Dani Roberts, Sara Wank, Jessica Rose, Olivia Pare, Lindsay Overmire, Keli Misak, Tasha Jones, Janna Jackson, Amanda Hawthorne, Kristen Harper, Brandi Colvin, Becky Brisboe, head coach Amy Hubbell and coach Jenni Allerding. PARTS PLUS BARRY AUTO SUPPLY, INC The Saxons' 2000-2001 varsity basketball team, (front row, from left to right) Ted Greenfield, Josh DesVoignes, Leland Jennings, Dustin Terrel. Sean Tefft, Eric VanDerMolen; (back row) coach Jeff Denny, David Wilson, Zac Fulmer, Tyson Qualls, Dustin Bowman, Cory Pettengill and head coach Don Schils. BOSLEY PHARMACY Complete Machine Shop Service DREISBACH PONTIAC, OLDS, GMC TRUCK 304 N Broadway. Hastings 328 N Michigan. Hastings 948-8046 "A Full Service Independent Pharmacy serving Hastings & Barry County" 118 S. lefferson, Hastings 948-8000 945-3495 HASTINGS FLOWER SHOP MacLEOD CHIROPRACTIC FILLMORE EQUIPMENT GAVIN FORD - MERCURY 402 N. Michigan. Hastings 128 W Center, Hastings 2900 N. Broadway. Hastings 1310 N. Michigan. Hastings Farm Bureau Insurance 333 W. State St. Hastings 945-3484 948-3170 945-9526 945-2421 945-3443 DEWEY’S SALES & SERVICE AND AUTO SALES FHI FLEXFAB HORIZONS INTERNATIONAL CINDER'S HALLMARK MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT SIEGEL, HUDSON, GEE 8 LONGSTREET LLP 110 W State St. Hastings 1111 W Green. Hastings 102 Cook. Hastings 735 E. Sherman, Nashville 945-4915 945-4700 945-9551 517-852-1910 Attorneys at Law 607 N. Broadway, Hastings mvt@mvcc.com 945-3495 “Your Lorn/ Aulo Purls Shop" TRADEMARK REALTY, INC. COLEMAN AGENCY 312 E. Court, Hastings 945-3412 PERFORMANCE PLUS QUICK LUBE 430 W. State St. Hastings 948-8558 LARRY NEIL PONDEROSA STEAKHOUSE WELTON’S HEATING & COOLING BILL SEIF CHEVROLET, BUICK & GEO PROGRESSIVE GRAPHICS 401 N Broadway. Hastings 1435 S Hanover. Hastings 115 S.lefferson St, Hastings 945-5352 945-2425 945-9249 JONNY CONOON'S ARBY'S Italian Eatery 201 S. lefferson. Hastings Open 7 Days a Weeh °l 1 W State St. Hastings HASTINGS MANUFACTURING GIRRBACH FUNERAL HOME CHASE-GEIGER-IRONSIDE INSURANCE AGENCY 325 N. Hanover. Hastings 328 S. Broadway, Hastings 129 Division, Freeport 945-0100 948-9210 945-2491 945-3252 765-3445 “Your Real Estate Connection" lQ75 Ole Cutters Pass. Hastings 945-0514 "Take Another Taste" 220 S. Market. Hastings 948-3700 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thuraday.December 14, 2000 Hastings’ First United Methodist will have first woman pastor State Police collect Toys for Tots The Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police is a collection site for the Marine Corps Reserve annual Toys for Tops campaign. Anyone wanting to donate newly purchased toys for underprivilieged children can leave their donations at the post, located on State Street next to McDonald's. Here, Tooper Scott Sharrar supports the holiday effort. The Rev. Kathy Brown by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor When the Rev. Kathy Brown, daughter of a United Methodist pastor, was growing up she had no intention of following in her father’s footsteps. That changed when she was in the midst of her college studies. Brown didnT consult with her parents about her plans to switch future career paths, but they naturally were very supportive and happy about her choice to serve the Lord by becoming a pastor. On Feb. 1, Brown will begin serving her third church since entering the ministry in 1985. She is moving from Litchfield to Hastings to accept the duties of pastor at First United Methodist Church. "We all were very genuine with our wel­ come for her," said Mary Brown of the church's Staff-Parish Relations Committee. "We're very ready to accept new leadership and to have a first for our church - which is a female pastor. We're very excited about it. "She brings to us many, many talents and skills that wc will use and we will ap­ preciate," Mary Drown said. "Hopefully, we will be able to be equally lhe right spot for her and her pastoring." The Rev. Kathy Brown succeeds the Rev. Buford Coe who accepted an ap­ pointment as pastor of the Vicksburg United Methodist Church several months ago. "He (Coe) was moved because of a need in Vicksburg at an unusual time because usually ministers in the United Methodist Church move in the month of June, but they had a pastor there with an illness who needed to take an early retirement. That started the ripple effect (of changing pas­ tors)," Mary Brown said. In the meantime, before the Rev. Brown's arrival. First United Methodist in Hastings has filled the pulpit with guest pastors and now the Rev. David Nelson is serving as interim pastor. He formerly served the Hastings church in the 1980s and then left to take an administrative posi­ tion with the church Conference in Grand Rapids before his recent retirement. Brown is looking forward to serving the Injunction sought to block referendum on rezoning issue Lynch receives ‘Hastings Highest Award’ from Hastings Mutual Pamela J. Lynch has been named the first annual recipient of the "Hastings Highest Award" by Hastings Mutual Insur­ ance Co. The Hastings Highest Award is the most prestigious award in Hastings Mutuai's Award and Recognition Program. Lynch, an employee since 1996, was nominated for her outstanding performance as a systems programmer in the Informa­ tion Services Department of Hastings Mu­ tual. She was integral in initiating a signif­ icant improvement to the Hastings Mutual computer system, resulting in major cost savings and efficiencies while simultane- ouily providing outstanding customer ter­ vice. Hastings Mutual President Bill Wallace presented the award to Lynch at the compa­ ny's recent annual Service Awards Pro­ grain. All the company's quarterly "PRIDE" award recipients are considered when deter­ mining the Hastings Highest Award. The program was established to formally honor and recognize Hastings Mutual employees who demonstrate behaviors identified as key to the continued growth and success of Hastings Mutual. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by GER­ ALD E. WALLACE. A MARRIED MAN. SELMA J. WALLACE. A MARRIED WOMAN to LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee dated December 20. 1999. and recorded on December 28. 1999 *1039564. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mort­ gagee to NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA. NA, AS TRUSTEE, by an assignment dated November 9, 2000. and recorded on November 20. 2000 *1052142. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum fifty two thou­ sand five hundred fifty two and 98/100 Dollars ($52,552.96). including interest at 13 250% per Under the power of sale contained si said mortgage and tiie statute in such case made and approved, notice ® hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part-of them, at public vendue, at the Barr; County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on January 18. 2001 Said oremises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as LOT 1209 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VIL­ LAGE. OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 14. 2000 NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA. N A . AS TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (IM) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Hiemstra and Victoria Hiemstra husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. dba America's Whcfawo Lender. Mortgagee, dated December 6. 1999. and recorded on December 20, 1999 in Uber Document No. 1039348, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date ha>eof the sum of FORTYFOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTYFOUR AND 44/100 DOLLARS ($44,274.44) including interest at 12.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, of some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 10O p.m. on January 4. 2001. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of Lots 81 and 82. Ptat of the Village of Orangeville, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on page 14. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dats of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale. Dated: November 16. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200023897 (12/14) Mustangs by Shelly Suber Staff Writer An effort to block a controversial re­ zoning decision by the Rutland Charter Township Board was launched in the form of a ballot referendum, according to a flyer circulated to township citizens in August. A group calling itself the "Concerned Citizens Committee of Rutland Charter Township," which includes narrowly de­ feated primary election trustee candidal; Sandra Freese, wants the citizens to de­ cide whether 10 acres of land owned by Bob McKay on South M-43 should be rezoned to allow for the parcel to be di­ vided into 2.3-acre lots or remain as is. McKay wants to prevent the referen­ dum from occurring and filed a com­ plaint seeking a temporary and perma­ nent restraining order against Rutland Charter Township Dec. 7 in Barry County Circuit Court. Judge James Fisher ruled that same day that Rutland Charter Township must appear in court on the matter on Jan. 24 at 3 p.m. to show cause why a temporary restraining order should not issue, re­ straining the township from conducting an election on the passage of Ordinance 79 as passed on Aug. 14. The Rutland Charter Township Board put its unanimous stamp of approval on McKay's request to rezone the 10 acres from agricultural to R-E rural estates in spite of a recommendation by a majority of the Planning and Zoning Commission to keep the agricultural zone intact. Zoning Board Chairman Larry Hay­ wood, however, voted in favor of lhe re­ Toning request. A "letter of intent" presented to the township four months ago has automati­ cally put a hold on McKay's request until it has been voted on by the residents of this township. The flyer claims the citizens* group is opposed to lhe rezoning because the move will encourage commercial and housing developments. "Since this date, there has been com­ mercial businesses pop up in this same area, even though this is still zoned 'agri­ cultural,'" the flyer stated. "There are also rumors that a manufactured home park may go into this area. Do wc want our entire township consumed by devel­ opers and built up into subdivisions and > ommercial businesses?" According to the flyer, lhe township's master planner, Ken Dettloff, has rec­ ommended that the zoning ordinance be changed to allow lhe agricultural zone to be sold in parcel and lot sizes of one to 2.3 acres. Ballot language for a Nov.7 referen­ dum would have had to be submitted to the county by the end of August, but the township board has yet to act on the mat­ ter because the petitions were not pre­ sented to the township until after the deadline. According to McKay's complaint, the petitions were not circulated pursuant to law because the signature of the elector on the petition was not signed in his or her presence. McKay charges that the purported cir­ culator, Sandra Kay Freese, made a false statement on the certificate within the petition by signing the petitior as the person circulating the petition "when in fact she was not." McKay says he also has reason to be­ lieve that additional signatures were ob­ tained on different pages of the petition outside the presence and as a result of efforts of a person othe.” than Freese, the person signing the petition as circulator. McKay is calling for the petitions to be deemed "null and void and of no ef­ fect,’’ according to the complaint. "Without the petitions signed by the purported 'circulator' Sandra Kay Freese, there are insufficient signatures to re­ quire a referendum on the amended ordi­ nance," McKay states. The complaint claims that a referen­ dum seeking to overturn the ordinance passed by Rutland will cause, "if not adopted," immediate and irreparable harm to the plaintiff by diminishing the property value, that lhe value McKay for the property will be deemed excessive and that his use of lhe land will be "un­ duly and wrongfully limited and re­ stricted, creating an unlawful and uncon­ stitutional wrongful governmental taking without just and due compensation." Freese could not be reached for com­ ment Wednesday. Township Clerk Robin McKenna, who was on the Rutland Township Board when the ordinance change was ap­ proved in August, also was not available for comment Wednesday. Your Convenience... the NEW SERVICE at PHOTO PROCESSING! Fast, Quality, Convenient! Hastings church. "This is an exciting opportunity for me and I hope for the church," Rev. Brown said. She views the change as "a new ad­ venture awaiting for all of us." Coming to Hastings "just feels very right," she said, adding that she has only had that feeling very few times in her life. Rev. Brown earned a master of divinity degree from Garrett-Evangelical Theologi­ cal Seminary in 1985. She graduated magna cum laudc in 1981 from Hope Col­ lege where she majored in communications and ancient civilizations and had a minor in music. In a telephone interview this week. Brown said her original career intentions while at Hope were to teach musicology at the college level. However, in the middle of her college years, the goal she was pur­ suing didn't seem right anymore and noth­ ing made sense but to pursue the ministry. She recalled that she had been feeling tense and felt that her pursuits were "in turmoil" and that once she made the decision to be­ come a pastor "everything eased up and opened up." From 1985-90, Brown served as associ­ ate pastor of Central United Methodist Church in Traverse City. She has been the pastor at the Litchfield United Methodist Church since 1990. In the Litchfield community. Brown cur­ rently is a member of the School Im­ provement Committee for the Litchfield Community Schools, a member of the Litchfield Police Administration Board and accompanist for the high school choir. With the church Conference, she is cur­ rently serving her eighth year on the Board of Ordained Ministry and for seven years has served as the registrar for those seeking probationary membership toward Elder's Orders. In the past, with the Conference, Brown was vice chairwoman of the Board of Church and Society, registrar of the Dis­ trict Committee or. Ordained Ministry, co­ ordinator of district camping and a member of the Board of Christian Camping. Brown is a trained leader in the Disciple Bible Studies series and has taught all three levels. In addition, she is trained as a Stephen Ministry leader and has taught and facilitated Stephen Ministry programs in Traverse City and Litchfield. Her other professional qualifications in­ clude administering and interpreting the Myers-Brigg* Type Indicator I and IL which is”a personality type indicator in wide use in business, colleges, churches, therapy and other institutions," she said. Over the years, Brown has pursued other educational opportunities, including three courses in public administration at the master's degree level at Michigan State University and many continuing education courses, ranging from Family Process and Natural Systems through the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago to AIDS Ministry Consultation through the General Board of Church and Society. When Brown has time for hobbies, they include playing piano, walking, reading, theater, concerts, travel, perennial garden­ ing and spending time with friends and family. Brown has local ties in Barry County, which is the home of her brother Ken Brown and his family. Ken is the manager of Wesley Woods United Methodist Camp near Dowling and his entire family is in­ volved in working at the camp. Brown's mother, Esther, before her retirement as as­ sociate director for Church World Service in Michigan, worked closely with Hastings and Delton CROP Walk leaders. Esther also was a church secretary for a number of years as well as being the hunger coordina­ tor for the Annual Conference. Brown's father. Dale, is a retired United Methodist pastor who has served in such places as Edmore, Comstock, Evart, Grandville, St. Joseph and Battle Creek. He retired several years ago. Rev. Kathy Brown quipped that she often has identified herself as Ken's sister, Es­ ther’s daughter and Dale's daughter. She graduated from high school in SL Joseph when her father was pastor of St. Joseph First United Methodist Church. Brown's parents currently live south of Bat­ tle Creek. Hastings First United Methodist mem­ bers are currently redecorating the parson­ age for Brown. A welcoming party will be held for her on the first Sunday of Brown's new tenure with the church. RAISE E CASH F Use the BZ Sell, Rent, I Hire, Find V etc. Call Us �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.December 14, 2000 - Page 15 Exchange Club announces Young Citizens of the Month Nate Newton, selected by the Exchange Club ol Hastings as Young Citizen of the Month lor November at St. Rose School, is shown here with teacher Diane Brighton. Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for November, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Nicole Moser and Brendan Lomas, shown with teacher Jamie Murphy. Star Elepentary's Young Citizens of the Month for November are Derrick McKee and Lacey Kubek, shown with teacher Tammy Nemetz. Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors for November from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Andrew Conklin, Ashley Grelarowski, Dawn Winans, assistant Principal Mark Martin, Brandy Rancour, Nate Hodges and Nikki Meredith. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for November are (from left) Katherine Partridge, Hayley Tuinstra and Shane Henry, shown with teacher Beth Stevens. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for November, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Hannah Wood, Kelsey Stevens and Hollie Baker, shown here with teacher Melissa Daniels. The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held December 12, 2000, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Should You Have LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE? BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS For Free Brochure Call 1-800-286-0812 PUBLIC HEARING The Barry County Road Commission will hold a Public Hearing for its proposed 2001 Budget. The Hearing will be held in the Commission Room located at 1725 W. M­ 43 Highway. Hastings, Michigan, at 10:00 A.M. on December 19, 2000. A copy of the proposed Budget is available for public inspection at the Road Commission office. Megan McClelland, shown here with Principal Mary Vliek, is Young Citizen of the Month for November from Pleasantview Elementary School. Former cop pleads guilty J-Ad Graphics News Sen-ice Eight months after breaking into the home of a sleeping Nashville family, stealing their property and pepper spray­ ing and biting the homeowner, former Nashville police officer and Eaton County Sheriffs Deputy Terry Johnson pleaded guilty Thursday for the second time. And for the second time, Johnson is scheduled to be sentenced, this time on Jan. 4 in Barry County Circuit Court on the charges stemming from the April 20 incident in which he admitted to stealing a laptop computer. Johnson’s original sentencing date Aug. 24 resulted in Johnson withdrawing his guilty plea to one count of breaking and entering a building with intent to commit a larceny when Judge James Fisher an­ nounced he intended to deviate from the one-year sentencing agreement and send him to prison for five to 10 years. Now, Johnson has a new plea agree­ ment in which he admitted guilt to one count of second degree home invasion and one count of unlawfully using a self­ defense spray device in exchange for no more than 2 l/2-years in prison. The maximum possible penalty for second degree home invasion is 15 years in prison and/or a $3,000 fine while the maximum possible penally for unalwful use of a self defense spray device is five years in prison and/or a S2.000 fine. Sentencing is scheduled for 8:15 a.m. Now hiring student staff! Applications are now being accepted for a part­ time dietary associate position Must be available to work between the hours of 4:30 and 8:30 p.m. weekdays and scheduled weekends. Food Service experience is a plus. Further on-site training pro­ vided Rates starting from $8.06 per hour and based on experience. If you desire to be part of an outstanding service team, apply in person at Thomapple Manor 'Qibrnapple 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 • EOE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2001 BUDGET Please take notice that on December 28, 2000, at 11:00 a.m., the Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2001 coun­ ty budget during the regular Board of Commissioners meeting in the Commission Chamber. Courthouse, Hastings, Ml. The proposed 2001 budget is avail­ able for public inspection during normal business hours at the County Administrator s office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse. 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BLISS ____________ 616/945-5607____________ ••Assumes $5,000 borrowed. n ank 13[3 AT I O N A L of [Hastings 36 months repayment �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday.December 14. 2000 COURT NCUJS: A Lakewood School District student who allegedly became intoxicated, took a car without permission and then wrecked the vehicle, was granted proba­ tion under the terms of the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Status in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday. Casey Lehman was not ordered to spend time in jail, though she was or­ dered to spend two ynra on probation. "She said it was an incredibly stupid thing she did." said attorney Frank Hillary. "She hurt these people and she does feel badly about it. I don't believe there is going to be another violation. I feel she’s learned a lesson." "I don’t disagree with the HYTA," said Judge James Fisher to Lehman. "But I do have some question about the part of the plea agreement that requests no jail time. I really don't agree with that when you get drunk, you take someone's car and you smash it up. That deserves some punishment." Fisher said, however, that he would go along with the agreement "though I don't agree with iL" In other court business Thursday: • Ruben Vela, 43, of Hastings, was sentenced to six months in jail with credit for 10 days served and three years on probation. He originally had been charged with eight drug related charges. Vela pleaded MATERIALS CLERK: LO­ CAL manufacturer in the au­ tomotive industry is seeking a Materials Clerk. Primary responsibilities include ma­ terial scheduling, inventory control, and maintaining purchasing records. Quali­ fied candidates will have 1-3 years experience in purchas­ ing, strong communications and organization skills, and knowledge of standard auto­ motive practices. We offer a competitive wage with a ex­ cellent benefit package. Send rewritten response to ad *117 c/o J-Ad Graphics, Inc, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, P.O. 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You are still young, I hope you decide its time to grow up." • Thomas Beazely, 20, of Plainwell, was scheduled to appear for a pretrial hearing today, Dec. 14, on one count of assault with intent to commit sexual penetration and one count of second de­ gree criminal sexual conduct with a per­ son under 13 years of age. • Sean Kelley, 21, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to one count of operation a vehicle under the influence of liquor, third offense, and was sentenced to 68 days in jail with credit for 68 days served. He was also ordered to spend three years on probation. The offense occurred on July 7 on Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings. Kelley was also ordered to spend three years on probation and to pay $500 costs and a $1,000 fine. Referring to a letter to the court on Kelley's behalf written by his aunt, Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane Mc­ Neill said she blames Kelley's situation on others. "Yet Mr. Kelley is the one who contin­ ues to drink and drive," said McNeill. "I’d like the court to stress to the defen­ dant that any violation involving alcohol with be treated with the utmost severity." According to defense attorney Mark Doster, "Mr. Kelley recognizes he has a serious, serious, serious drinking prob­ lem." Doster said his client plans to attend intensive outpatient treatment and to at­ tend Alcoholics Anonymous. "He has a girlfriend who does not drink who is a good influence on him," Doster said. "That's all great," said Fisher, "But the fact that his father, his girlfriend or his aunt are determined that he is going to quit isn't the problem. He has to be de­ termined he's going to quit." Kelley told Fisher he was sorry. "I'm seriously quitting drinking," he said. "I realize it's messing up my life." • Michael Ray, 30, of Saginaw, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by committing the offense of car theft in Saginaw County on May 25. He was sub­ sequently sentenced to 249 days in jail with credit for 249 served. Ray said the incident was a misunder­ standing between he and his girlfriend though he was sentenced to one year in jail on the conviction in Saginaw County. "They wouldn't hear what 1 had to say," Ray said. "I had just had a squab­ ble with my girl, she reported it stolen." "If you don’t get this cleared up, you are looking at 40 to 60 months in prison,” said Fisher. • Dr. Scott Holley of Battle Creek, a plastic surgeon, pleaded guilty to con­ tempt of court for failing to comply with a subpoena to testify at the October trial of James Reeder. Holley was fined $250 on the criminal offense. Cruz said it was important to hold Hol­ ley in contempt because his testimony was needed to convict Reeder of one felony count of mayhem for biting a onequarter size piece from the lip of another man while fighting in Nashville last spring. A jury found Reeder not guilty of the charge. "It was a 10-year felony," said Cruz. "Witnesses who are subpoenaed are es­ sential to effect an effective administra­ tion of justice. When witnesses don't show, they should be held accountable." In a joint statement, Cruz and McNeill said witnesses who disregard their sum­ monses disrespect to the court. "The innocent could be convicted and the guilty could be set free," the two said in their statement. "He (Holley) disre­ spected not only the court but the people of Barry County because a person we felt was guilty was found not guilty because wc were unable to prove our case. Wc were not able to demonstrate all the facts wc expected to." • William Owens, 46, of Marshall, was sentenced to five months in jail with credit for 106 days served on his convic­ tion of second offense drunk driving. • Robert Woldhuis was arraigned on a two-count probation violation petition al­ leging that he violated his probation by possessing and consuming cocaine and marijuana on Nov. 27. A no. guilty plea was entered, a proba­ tion violation hearing was scheduled for Dec. 14 and bond was denied. Five hurt in transit bus accident IRVING TOWNSHIP - Five people were hurt and four others escaped injury Monday when lhe Barry County Transit bus they were riding left Parmalee Road near Harris Creek Road and struck a ditch at 3:45 p.m., according to police and transit officials. State Police said the bus driver. Harold Lawrence Gray, 73 of Shelbyville, reported that the vehicle was "acting funny" when it went too far off the right shoulder on lhe snowy roadway where it hit the ditch and "nearly landed on its side," troopers reported. "Passengers were all removed via emergency windows on the bus," Trooper Bryan Fuller said in his report. "Several were transported to Pennock Hospital for minor injuries." Gray suffered a broken ankle when he released his seat belt and fell into the stairwell area in the passenger entrance, said County Transit Manager Joe Bleam. Also hurt were passengers Michelle VanKampen of Shelbyville, Beverly Hunter of Plainwell, Mae McKeown of Middleville and Grace Walton of Middleville. Father may be charged for slapping son HASTINGS - A 47-year-old Hastings man who allegedly slapped his 18-ycar-old son on lhe face with an open right hand during an argument could be arrested for domestic violence, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Office The pair reportedly entered a heated dispute Dec. 9 when the man allegedly made remarks about the boy's mother and the man's ex-wife. The father told police the mark on his son's face occurred while the pair was wrestling. Man arrested after alleged wife beating HASTINGS - A 31-year-old Hastings man who allegedly left two marble sized lumps on the sides of his wife's eyes and cut her lip during an altercation Dec. 8 was arrested by the Hastings City Police Department. The man allegedly told lhe woman after an argument that he was leaving with their 2-year-old child and that as she tried to stop him, he turned and struck her. Another man in lhe home tried to stop the man but he allegedly "kept fighting past him and hitting her," police reported. The man then left with the child and was later located and arrested on domestic violence charges in Nashville. The 28-year-old victim was taken to Pennock Hospital by ambulance far treatment of her injuries. The man told police the argument was over the couple's son not playing with a friend who was visiting. He reportedly stated that his son became unruly and angry and he took a hold of him, prompting the mother to allegedly hit the man on the head with a closed fist from behind. He said he then turned around and slapped the woman and pushed her down, police reported. Purse snatching reported at Kmart HASTINGS - An 85-year-old woman shopping at the Hastings Kmart store Dec. 5 fell victim to a purse snatching, according to a report from the Hastings City Police Department. Officers reported lhe woman said a tall man offered to help her by reaching for a box of cereal on a top shelf. When she returned to her cart, her purse was missing. A Kmart employee later found the woman's purse in the shoe department but nearly $100 in various bills was missing. The incident remains under investigation. Man who pulls woman's hair arrested HASTINGS - A nun who accused his live-in girlfriend of cheating on him. then grabbed her hair and shook her head back and forth Dec. 6 was arrested for domestic violence by the Hastings City Police Department The 52-year-old man was previously convicted of domestic violence in 1995 in Nevada. He is also accused of disconnecting the telephone as the victim called for help. Alleged assault lands man In Jail YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A man who allegedly tried to rape his ex-wife who had moved back into his house with their children Dec. 5 ended up in jail on charges of domestic violence, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Both the man and woman involved had been drinking prior co the incident, in which the man became angry when she refused his advances, held her down and told her she would never see her kids again. He also allegedly told her she should kill herself, the woman told deputies. Shortly after a struggle, the woman began to drink a glass of waler which he allegedly knocked into her lip, causing a cut, deputies reported. The couple's 18-year-old son was also allegedly struck two times in the face by the man. Deputies seized five long guns and one handgun from lhe house and lodged the man in the Barry County Jail. Girls may face home invasion charges RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A 15-year-old Hastings girl and her 16-year-old friend from Grand Rapids could be facing charges of home invasion for allegedly breaking into the home of a neighbor on West State Road and stealing their alcohol Dec. 3. According to a report by lhe Barry County Sheriffs Office, the mother of the Hastings girl called authorities to report that the girls had allegedly walked into the neighbor's home while they were sleeping and stolen the alcohol before returning home and consuming the beverages. The mother had returned home that night and found three empty wine cooler bottles, one empty wine bottle and a half empty bottle of rum in the girl's room where both girls were sleeping. The girls registered a .10 and .13 percent blood alcohol content and were issued citations for being minors in possession of alcohol by consumption. The neighbor man told police he and his wife were in bed when he felt a draft coming into his bedroom door. Ten minutes later, he saw the kitchen light turn on. The couple later found a bottle of Crown Royal sitting on the counter top and noticed a bottle of rum missing from lhe cabinet. The other bottles were taken from the porch, deputies reported. The girls admitted to the crimes. NEWS of Your Local Area Can Be Read Each Week in The BANNER. Call us at 945-9554 to Subscribe. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.December 14. 2000 - Page 17 Hastings man acquitted for rape, cocaine charges three-day trial, Rosenberg would have faced a possible sentence of life in prison. With the not guilty verdict, Rosenberg hugged his mother with his family gath­ ered around while the victim left the courtroom in tears. "I'm really disappointed that people can't sec lhe truth a little more clearly," said the mother of the victim about lhe verdict. "I hope for their sake, they arc never a victim of a crime and have to depend on 12 people to do the right thing." Rosenberg was accused of raping the girl in his bed after she had consented to oral sex and the use of a vibrator before she decided to call it quits by telling him no, "five or six times," she testified. The jury also found Rosenberg not guilty of taking a rock of crack cocaine from his pocket, cutting it into lines and sniffing it with the girl. "I thought this was a group of ex­ tremely conscientious jurors, they took a lot of notes during the course of the trial and seemed to hang on every word of testimony." said Defense attorney Mark Doster. "It was a very complicated case, I think. I think there were simply too many questions left unanswered is why it came down as it did." Doster claimed the girl testified she had used cocaine before and that there was no proof the cocaine found in her system originated with his client. by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer The defense said it was it a case of a jilted teenager sleeping with her boyfriend's best friend for revenge while the prosecution called it a case of a much older man raping a 17-year-old girl after subduing her with cocaine. A seven-man. five-woman jury sided with the defendant. 34-year-old Timmy Allen Rosenberg of Hastings in Barry County Circuit Court Monday when they returned a verdict of not guilty on one count of first degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of delivery of co­ caine to a minor. Had he been convicted during the In his closing argument, Doster said the girl concocted the story about Rosenberg giving her the drug because a urinalyses given to her later tested posi­ tive and "using cocaine is against the law." He added that "The police searched his home and found no evidence of co­ caine or paraphernalia or the mirror she said he used." Doster said. "There is doubt he gave her cocaine that night. If there's reasonable doubt, you have to ac­ quit" He told the jury Friday that she had three opportunities to leave Rosenberg's bed that night - once when he got up to got to the bathroom and two times when she got up to go to the bathroom. "This is not a good case," Doster told the jury. "There are a lot of holes and mixed motives. There is very little evi­ dence. There’s doubt after doubt about; whm oecuried wnd the prosecutor knows' Angie McDiarmid Ice, snow blamed for woman's death in car-seml crash J-Ad Graphics News Service Blowing snow and icy roads have been blamed by Michigan State Police troopers for contributing to lhe cause of a crash on Interstate 96 early Monday that claimed the life of a 22-year-old Lake Odessa woman. Rockford State Police Troopers said Angela Kay (Coates) McDiarmid died at lhe scene of lhe crash in which her car collided with a semi-tractor trailer near h." Doster accused Chief Assistant Prose­ cutor Amy Kuzava of pulling "dirty tricks." by including testimony from two women "who don't like Tim," who talked about incidents which occurred "five to six years ago which have nothing to do with this case." He also noted that the girl did not scream to try and wake Rosenberg's roommate, that she kissed and hugged Rosenberg at her front door later that morning after the alleged rape and that she returned to his home with friends that night. Doster said lhe alleged victim was up­ set with her boyfriend for being away for two days and that she slept with Rosen­ berg because "she wants to find a way to split these two up because her boyfriend would rather spend time with Tim Rosenberg than with her." According to Kuzava's closing argu­ ment, lhe girl was friends with Rosen­ berg and it was not unusual for her to be at his house. "They went and got beer, they did lines of cocaine and played foosball," said Kuzava. "Things were OK, they No other information on lhe crash was available at press time Wednesday. McDiarmid was an honors student currently attending Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, pursuing a degree in special education. The victim was the daughter of Gary and Kay (Yonkers) Coales and was a 1996 Lakewood High School graduate. She had married Corey McDiarmid on Jan. 30. 1999. "Music was a special interest of Angie's and she loved to play the violin," according to her obituary. "Angie was a spirited and playful young lady who was always willing to extend her hand to others." Her family and friends knew they could count on Angie to recognize the positive and "to bring out the best in them," her obituary reads. Visitation will be today. Thursday, Dec. 14. from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Her funeral will be held Friday at 3:30 p.m. at the Sunfield United Brethren Church, with burial in Lakeside Cemetery. were having a good time. She trusted him and thought of him as a friend." Things went sour, she said, when Rosenberg began asking her to perform various sexual acts with him. "She says no, he begs and says, 'Oh come on, you'll like it.' and she says OK." Kuzava said that then Rosenberg wanted to have sexual intercourse and the girl said 'no.* "She leans over to get her underwear and starts to pull them up around her legs and he rips them off of her, rolls on top of her and holds her arms down to her chest and (rapes her,)" Kuzava said. "He never asked her if he could do that, he just did it. She says 'no, get off me. get off me,' and he pushes all of his body weight onto her. She can hardly breathe."' Kuzava said the victim testified that he then rolled over and said, "I'm sorry, I thought you’d like it...." The victim testified that she then feared that Rosenberg would become vi­ olent. "She drives home with him in his car and after she's m her house where she's safe, she breaks down," said Kuzava. "She immediately calls her friend and tells her. *Tim raped me.' Then, she goes in to her dad who testified she was cry­ ing and shaking. He holds her." Still "freaking out," the girl testified, she called her mother, crying and upset. Her mother told her not to take a shower and to call police to conduct an investigation and appeared to be in a state of shock after appearing at the po­ lice station, according to testimony. "I asked you during jury selection how do you expect a rape victim to act and you said, 'they'd report it to police, they'd be upset, they go have an exami­ nation," said Kuzava. "She did every­ thing she was supposed to do. You heard lhe nurse examiner’s testimony. Guess what? She's got vaginal injuries." The girl testified that she returned to Rosenberg's house the day following the incident because she was angry. "I feel wc have no justice system," she said Wednesday, claiming that one juror is an acquaintance of a witness for the defense. "I don't understand how they x. “atll Wf! <• - yjM»l . auulaai 1" -bit. Quality ^Printing ...depends on experience and equipment. Let Us QUOTE YOUR WORKI ♦ ’ J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 Get Your Copies o£ The Hastings Banner at any of these Area Locations.. 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These people do not understand the things I've been through." The girl said she will pursue efforts to try and appeal the verdict, she said. "I will go back to court 18.000 times if I have to." she said. "I would like to think Hastings has a justice system. The way I feel now, there is no justice sys­ tem." Crash causes injuries in Middleville A woman allegedly pul'-ng out of the Middleville Marketplace parking lot Friday is apparently the cause ol a broadside crash at about 3:12 p.m. which sent at least two people to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Sgt. Tony Stein of the Middleville Team of the Barry County Sheriff's Office said Robin Oram, 47, of Middleville allegedly entered the path of a northbound M-37 vehicle, driven by Bryan Dean, 40, of Middleville. Dean's vehicle then struck Oram's van on the driver's side. Stein said. Oram was taken to the hospital in serious condition but her condition as of Wednesday was not available. Information on her passenger was not available. Dean was treated and released. All three people involved were wearing safety belts when the crash occurred. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of William H. Hart, Trust dated July 29. 1997 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. William H. Hvt. who lived at 3985 South M-37 Hwy. Hastings.. Michigan died November. 19. 2000 leaving a certain trust under the name of William H Hart, and dated July 29. 1997, where­ in the decedent was the Settlor and Joan B Allerding and Jeanne C Schowalter were named as the co-trustees serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims agamsl the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless pre­ sented to Joan B. Allerding or Jeanne C. Schowalter the named trustee at 1230 Yesica Ann Circle. Naples. FL 34110 or 6071 E. E Ave.. Richland. Ml 49083. respectively, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice December 7. 2000 Robert L. Byington 222 West Apple Street Hastings. Ml 49058-0248 (616) 945 9557 Joan B Allerding 1230 Yesica Ann Circle Naples. Florida (941) 566-2771 (12/14) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate File No. 0O-22296-DE Estate of LLOYD GOODENOUGH, deceased Date of birth. 01-09-14. TO ALL CREDITORS:’ ■ NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. LLOYD GOODENOUGH, who lived at 3390 W Gun Lake Road, Hastings. Michigan died February 21.2000. Creditors of the decedent are notified that aM claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to CHARLES H. HILTON, named personal representative or proposed per­ sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 and the named/proposed personal repre­ sentative within 4 months after the date of publi­ cation of this notice. December 6. 2000 MICHAEL J. MCPHILUPS (P33715) DEPOT LAW OFFICE. 222 WEST APPLE STREET HASTINGS. Ml 49056 616-945-9557 CHARLES H. HILTOH 3700 MINNIE STREET SW. P.O. BOX 9521 WYOMING. Ml 49509 (12-14) �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday.December 14. 2000 Volunteers sought for frog survey TK Kids get holiday spirit Students in all three Thomapple Kellogg elementary schools held food drives for local food pantries during the week of Dec. 4-8. Hee Lee students Robbie Ensien, Alex Lake, Adriana Guadarrama and Tyler Agostini. also will be presented and. in celebration □f inc survey's fifth anniversary, those oluntcers who have contributed data all five years will be recognized. Everyone is welcome. You do not need prior knowledge about frogs or frog calls, just an interest in the plight of these creatures and a desire to get more involved. Training materials, including a tape of frog calls, will be provided to those interested in participating in the survey. The Michigan Frog and Toad Survey is funded by the Non-game Fish and Wildlife Fund. The survey began in 1988 on a limited basis to increase our knowledge of anuran abundance and distribution, and to monitor populations over the long term. Initiation of the survey was in response to an apparent world-wide decline in frogs, toads and other amphibians that has been documented since the 1970s. In 1996, a statewide system of permanent survey routes was initiated. Each route consists of 10 wetland sites The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteers to join the ranks of its frog observers who have been monitoring the status of these important amphibians in Michigan over the past five years. To help the public learn about Michigan's frogs and toads, the DNR Natural Heritage Program is holding eight workshops throughout the state in January and February to train interested individuals how to recognize the individual calls of Michigan's frogs and toads, and how to conduct a calling survey. The worskhop nearest here will be at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary near Hickory Corners at 10 a.m. Saturday. Feb. 10. Each workshop will last approximately two hours, and includes general information about frog and toad (anuran) biology and specifics about Michigan's 13 species. Live animals representing most of our native species will be on display. 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Authorities seized about 45 pounds of processed marijuana, which they estimated to have a street value of more than $50,000. Also seized were $17,000 in cash, several loaded firearms and a newer pick-up track used to deliver the marijuana. Authorities said the owner of the home in Hope Township also is being investigated for possible charges. 3800 V-8. CLOTH WTERJOR. FULLY LOADED I *249 97 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM observer will identify the species present on the basis of their breeding season calls, and estimate the abundance of each species using a simple calling index value. Over the years, the Michigan Frog and Toad Survey will provide a wealth of information on the status of Michigan frog and toad populations, and help determine if the declines in recent years are caused by normal population changes or if other factors are to blame. Amphibians are excellent indicators to monitor the quality of our environment. 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HASTINGS F'.-BUC UBRAEv Ul's CHURCH ST J H .. •.. •• • ■■ Hi> 1 UNGS Thursday, December 21, 2000 VOLUME 147, NO. 51 PRICE 50* Commissioners look at economic alliance structure by Mary McDonough Staff Writer An economic development consultant will poll township and village officials in the county to find out if they like a pro­ posed membership structure for a Barry County Economic Alliance Board. The structure was proposed to Barry County commissioners by economic de­ velopment consultant William Weisgerbcr at a Development Committee meeting Wednesday afternoon. Some commissioners expressed reser­ vations that all of the geographic areas of the county might not be equally represented on the board. Weisgerbcr proposed that the economic alliance board have 18 members. Two would come from an area in northwest Barry County that includes Thomapple, Irving, Yankee Springs and Rutland townships and the villages of Middleville and Freeport. Two would represent an area in northeast Barry County that includes Carlton, Woodland, Hastings and Castleton town­ ships and the villages of Nashville and Woodland. Two would represent an area of south­ west Barry County that includes Or­ angeville, Hope, Prairieville and Barry townships. And two would come from an area of southeast Barry County that includes the townships of Baltimore, Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships. The proposed board also would include two representatives from the Middlcville/Thomapple economic development consortium, two from the city of Hastings, two from Barry County, one representing See ALLIANCE, Continued on page 2 Viking sponsors Christmas party for seniors Viking employees, Santa Claus, and senior Kate Benett (right) gathered around the piano at the Barry County Commission on Aging Wednesday morning to sing Christmas carols to a group of seniors attending a Christmas party sponsored by Viking. Company employees provided snacks and Christmas presents to the seniors. *We do it every year to help out the community and give (the seniors) a special Christmas,* Mark Larsen ot Viking said. Larsen is pictured above in the Santa suit. Brazilian student dies in traffic crash table le Striae. «B1 r 11k potluck dmoer, then builtex. «Mb by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Brazilian exchange student Emerson Binder was a "fun loving, well-liked stu­ dent," as he attended his senior year at Delton Kellogg High School. On Saturday, his classmates gathered at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton to mourn the 17-year-old boy, who was killed Thursday afternoon when the sport utility vehicle he was riding in rear-ended a flatbed wrecker on M-43 south of Delton. "The entire Delton Kellogg School family is deeply saddened to report that Emerson... was killed...," said high school Principal Paul Blacken in a written press release Friday. "Crisis counselors are on hand to help students through the grieving process." Blacken described Binder as "quiet" and "not flamboyant,” and said the students closest to him are "handling it as well as they can." Many students took advantage of the counseling services on Friday. "Mostly the students in his classes are having the toughest time," said Blacken. According to troopers from the Michigan State Police, Binder was not wearing a seat belt as he and 18-year-o!d Jamie West of Delton traveled south on M-43 near Sprague Road at about 2 p.m. Though school had been canceled for the day due to wintry weather, M-43 was dry and clear, said Blacken. Troopers said a flatbed wrecker owned by Goldsworthy's towing was slowing along the roadway in the southbound lane as the driver made a call on his two-way radio. "He pulled off and had his right tires on the shoulder," said Trooper Phil Vannette. "He said he was getting ready to turn around." West told police that he "just didn't I with the project sad am » te viltaae. The vOtafS «a hopiag te eecnre aroead to 5750.000 in greet sad for te project. _ far teywr 2001, x^eote will reapply far the 2002 id beaefit te eaiire villape. The rater ten om for oac or two > dollars because grant d Street project will hapednled for next year if te available. Deperttneat of PuHie Wotfce Director Scott Decker said that te village win know if tel aril! happen in a couple of weeks. (Additional) (appear on page 2) Binder was pronounced dead at the scene while West, who also was not wearing a seat belt, was taken to an area hospital, treated for minor injuries and released. "He is recovering at home," said Blacken, adding that counseling services have also been offered by the school district to West and his family. Binder was active in the fall theater production of "Our Town" and the ski club, said Blacken. "Emerson was enjoying his stay so much that he had applied for an extension to remain in Delton and graduate in June with his classmates,” Blacken said. "Plans were under way for Emerson Binder See CRASH, continued page 15 Hastings School Board buys Green Street land decided hut News Briefs see it," because he had salt on his windshield. "He had put his wipers on and it didn't take the salt off and he couldn't see,” said Vannette. A sign of the season... Lucille Hecker and Agnes Adrounie enjoy the laughter and energy of the children enrolled in the Wednesday morning Sue Drummond Head Start program. The two "Grandmas* have donated a Christmas tree to the kids, who hanged pine coneson it. The tree will be planted this spring. by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Hastings School Board Monday voted to purchase 20 acres of land off Green Street between Consumers Energy and Flexfab. The school district will pay $200,000 over an 11-ycar period at 4 percent interest via a land contract. School Superintendent Carl Schoessel said the property would be used in the distant future as the site of a new school, or would be used to swap for another piece of property on which to build a school. The land is owned by Felpausch and Lawrence Realty. Because board Vice President Michael Hubert is an employee of Felpausch, he abstained from voting on the purchase. Schoessel said Hubert has also not been a part of past closed-session board discussions about the possible purchase of the land. Schoessel said the board has been in­ terested in purchasing property for future needs for many years. Money to pay off the land contract will be taken out of the district's savings. Also Monday, the board voted to award Quality Roofing and Construction of Hastings a contract to roof Central School. The district will pay Quality's low bid of $35,962 for the job. which will begin as soon as weather permits, Schoessel said. Central's current roof leaks. Schoessel said. The board also heard a proposal to change the high school welding class to "Machine Tool Operation" and "Machine Tool Operation II.” Changing the title will enable the district to receive special vocational education funds from the state of Michigan, Director of Educational Services Dave Arnold said. Arnold also proposed that the Hastings High School Jazz Band be made a for-credit class. Two jazz bands currently meet at the high school as extra-curricular activities, Arnold said. One of them would be given status as a regular class and the other remain extra-curricular. The switch would necessitate the hiring of a part-time instructor. Amok’ said. Arnold also proposed adding a onesemester, half-credit criminology class for students in grades 10-12 and a onesemester, half-credit "Media Literacy for the Social Studies" class for juniors and seniors. The school board will vote on Arnold's proposed class changes at its January meeting. Also Monday, the board accepted a gift of 380 T-shirts worth approximately $2,000 from Bennett Industries for Star School Elementary students, and accepted a gift of $1.675 from the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation to be used for various school projects and activities. �ttMMMJI id Pa9* ——I MlHI Thu,saa»2’ 2000 ALLIANCE... McKelvey and Wenger finish 911 board terms by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer One man who has served Barry County Central Dispatch since before its incep­ tion in 1991 has retired his position as at large member of the 911 Administrative Board. Another man, who has spent the past eight years chairing the board, also has finished his service to 911 as a represen­ tative of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Ted McKelvey, who helped to launch a successful ballot proposal to create Barry County Central Dispatch in 1989 and 1990, and Robert Wenger, who joined the board in 1992, were the hon­ ored guests at a retirement party Dec. 11 when they were lauded by their fellow board members, friends and families. "It’s amazing to me how wonderful these two guys arc," said Central Dis­ patch Director Charles Nystrom last week. According to a certificate of apprecia­ tion given to McKelvey by Nystrom, the Barry County 911/Central Dispatch be­ came a reality because of McKelvey's "positive, proactive attitude that 'service to the public* is and must always be paramount." "Ted is the epitome of leadership," /I'toie... NEWS BRIEFS Christmas at Mill will and Saturday Historic Bowens Mills’ "Christmas at the Mill" weekend series will con­ tinue from noon to $ p.m. this Satur­ day. There is no admission charge to the activities, which have been tak- continued from page 1 said Nystrom, "garnering respect and support from all corners of our county because of his honesty and integrity that is above reproach." Nystrom credits McKelvey for leading by example. "His hours of dedication to the citizens of Barry County and the employees of Central Dispatch is respectfully appreci­ ated," said Nystrom. "His guidance, posi­ tive attitude and gentlemanly, friendly smile will be greatly missed." McKelvey began his tenure on the board as the representative from the Barry County Board of Commissioners and later joined the board as member at large. He could not be reached for com­ ment. Wenger has served as the Board of Commissioners’ representative for the past eight years and resigned his seat on the Administrative Board after choosing not to seek re-election to the County Board. He most recently had been serv­ ing as chairman of the 911 board. Wenger has submitted an application to be appointed to the board, however, to fill McKelvey's scat. Also applying to fill the at large vacancy was retired Michi­ gan Slate Police Hastings Post comman­ der. Ron Neil. • Bob Wenger Ted McKelvey "His common sense approach always centered on service to the citizens of Barry County and support and respect for the 911 telecommunicators,” said Nys­ trom of Wenger. ’’.His guidance, positive attitude and friendly disposition will be greatly missed." "I enjoyed serving on the 911 board for eight years. It is a great group of people to work with and we accomplished a great deal," said Wenger. "I think the county-wide 911 coverage is a signifi­ cant aid to the community." He added that "This is one service which we may all end up using at one time or another (unlike the county jail, which is important, but we never want to have to use it). Future work of the 911 board includes advances in wireless communication and ways to be sure 911 can access it." All governmental agencies have repre­ sentatives serving on the 911 Administra­ tive Board, including Judy Wooer and Don Boysen representing the townships. Police Chief Jerry Sarver from the City of Hastings. Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer, Lt. Greg Krusinga of the Hast­ ings Post of the Michigan State Police, Lani Forbes of Freeport representing small villages, one representing the County Board of Commissioners and one at-large member. (Staff writer Patricia Johns contributed tn this story.) COA chief to speak at First Friday Jan. 5 Bicycle challenge to return In June The National 24-bour bicycle chal­ lenge will return to Barry County over the weekend of June 16-17 next year. ■ John and Diane Obermeyer made the announcement to both the Mid­ dleville Village Council and Thor­ napple Towtuhip Board. The Obermeyers have praised the area com­ munities for the assistance they re­ ceived to help make the event a success. The 376 riders last summer represented 24 states, Canada and France. . There is an economic impact on the community, but the Obenneyers can not estimate exactly how much money the challenge brings into the area. local utilities, one representing education, and two representing agriculture. One of the two representatives from the four areas of the county, the Middleville/Thomapplc consortium, the city of Hastings, and Barry County would be from governmental units within those areas, and one representative would be from business and industry in that area. i Tammy Pennington, director of the Barry County Commission on Aging, will be guest speaker at the next First Friday program at noon Jan. 5. Pennington is expected to talk about what may be in store soon for American society in the next couple of decades as huge numbers of Baby Boomers join the ranks of retired senior citizens. She will discuss possible future trends in health care for the elderly and potential prob­ lems with funding programs for future se­ nior citizens. Pennington also will talk about what the COA may do in the future in the wake of the defeat last September of a millage request for a nevi community ' RMimtldn several ye>rs, win uMfUiiFWr, l.. * .L coa build­ horse-drawn family rides, photos with Santa (printed while you wait), hot chocolate and Christmas cook­ ies. Co-owner Carleen Sabin said Bowens Mills offers a "fairyland" atmosphere with many decorations, cut Christmas trees, garland wreaths, lights and Santa by the fire. Bowens Mills also offers private parties, family gatherings and small group tours at the Bowen House. The mill is a state historic site lo­ cated in the heart of Yankee Springs, two miles north of the Gun Lake State Park. A huge grindstone marker welcomes visitors al its site on Briggs Road. Owen and Carleen Sabin are hosts. For more information, call 795­ 7530. . Lake O', Woodland luminaries slated Lakewood area and Woodland res­ idents once again will be making Christmas Eve a little brighter with luminaries outlining the drives, side­ walks and snowdrifts. Luminaries can be made from gal­ lon milk jugs. Remove the cap, cut a "U" shaped slice on the side, bend it out to make a draft, weigh the lumi­ nary down with sand, place a candle in the sand and enjoy the seasonal effect. Candles are available at local hardware stores in Sunfield or Lake Odessa. Students from The Net have bagged up sand which can be picked up at True Value Village Hardware in Lake Odessa. The luminary tradition began in Lake Odessa in the mid-1980s when Marlin and Marilyn Habecker intro­ duced the idea of placing a candle in an adapted milk jug and lining the driveways, road sides and walkways with the glowing lights. The beauty of luminaries captured the spirit of so many Lakewood resi­ dents that the practice has flourished and has added a few more partici­ pants each year. Woodland residents combine their efforts to make luminaries a com­ munity project. The luminaries will be assembled Friday. Dec. 22. The time and place are yet to be an­ nounced. The luminaries arc then placed on farm wagons for easy delivery. The lighting will commence on the 24th at I p.m. The place will be an­ nounced. route through Middleville. Lakewood's band to be on television The Lakewood High School con­ cert band and choir's performance of "Do You Hear What I Hear" at the Peacock Tree Farm in Bath was filmed by Channel 6 WLNS and will be shown at 5 p.m. Christmas Day. Because of the cold temperatures and brisk wind, the musicians and their instruments and voices stayed on the bus until it was their turn to perform. As performance time ap­ proached, the band and choir quickly set up chairs and music stands in front of a rustic shed. There were a few sound checks for the Channel 6 film crew and stage directions for musicians. During the setup, the band and choir members wore their coats and hats, but when it came time to film, they had to brave the elements in their band/choir tuxedos and dresses. Then it was time for "lights, camera action." Yuletide concert set at Showcase A Christmas concert featuring Jeremy Morris, Yasu Oda and Glowfriends, will be held nt 6:30 tonight (Thursday, Dec. 21) at Arby’s Restaurant in Hastings. Morris, a singer, songwriter and producer, will be opening the Musi­ cians* Showcase evening with a mix­ ture of Christmas favorites and origi­ nal songs. He will be making his Showcase debut, will be performing on keyboard and acoustic guitar. Jeremy has released more than a dozen CDs that will be available at the concert. Oda is making his second appear­ ance at Arby’s. He grew up in Japan and will perform many Christmas songs in his native tongue. He plays guitar and will be joined by Kathy Cobb on flute and vocals and Shawna Diehl on keyboards and vo­ cals. Also scheduled to appear will be Glowfriends from Portage. A brother­ sister duo, April Morris on vocals and Mark Morris on guitar, they have just released their first CD. They will perform some of their orig­ inal songs. Seating at the Showcase is avail­ able on a first-come, first-served ba­ sis. ing at 120 North Michigan Ave. in Hast­ ings is no longer adequate to handle the needs of the agency, which serves Barry County’s senior citizens in a number of ways. The most recent plan to move into a new facility was turned down by the electorate in a special millage vote Sept. 11. In that proposal, the COA and YMCA would have used a new facility behind the high school, which also would have included a pool. Information about that plan was presented at the First Friday forum last June. Pennington has been director of the Barry County COA for the last 13 1/2 Tammy Pennington years. She took over the position after being deputy director of the Mid-Coun­ ties Employment Training Consortium. She is a graduate of Hastings High School and of Central Michigan Univer­ sity. The First Friday series of programs, sponsored by me Barry County Demo­ cratic Committee, is held monthly al noon at the Tramas Jefferson Hall, cor­ ner of Green and Jefferson streets, in Hastings. Those attending may bring their own lunches. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats. Mark Englerth elected Barry Republican chair A familiar face will lead Barry County Republicans for the next two years, as Mark Englerth of Yankee Springs Township was elected chairman of the party at it Dec. 18 meeting. Englerth, who most recently had been vice chair, replaces Vicki Jerkatis, who had served as chairwoman for the past eight years. Also a Yankee Springs Township resident, Jerkatis had served as vice chair and secretary for six years in each position. She was commended for her 20 years of dedication to the Barry County Republican Party. Julie DeBoer of Hastings was elected vice chair. Debbie Smith of Woodland will serve as secretary for the next two years. Jim French of Middleville will return for a second two-year stint as treasurer. The next meeting of the Barry County Republican Party will be on Monday, Jan. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the conference room at the Courts and Law building, 220 W. Court St. in Hastings. Mark Englerth Another NEW SERVICE at J-Ad Graphics... COLOR COPIES 99<t only... each at J-Ad Graphics Printing Plus North of the Hastings City Limit on M-43 Highway Look for the “Big Gray Bam” Commissioner Sandy James said the membership structure should represent each of the four areas of the county equally. Commissioner Clare Tripp said that the Middleville/Thornapple area, for example, could potentially have a disproportionate number of representatives from its area on the board. "We are striving very hard to make this a Barry County" organization, rather that an organization weighted more heavily in certain geographic areas, James said. Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie suggested the board have one representative from each of the 16 townships, four villages, and the city of Hastings, rather than having two representatives from each of four geogr phic areas of the county. However, Weisgerbcr said, doing as MacKenzie suggests might mean that the majority of members on the economic alliance board would be government officials. "I want a board that has a significant number of representatives from business and industry," he said, because "the function (of the board) is to create an environment conducive to business and industry. I want to make sure (business and industry) have an important place around the table." Weisgerber said he considered having representatives from each of the county municipalities and then an equal number of representatives from business and industry, but decided that would make the board too large and unwieldy. Commissioner Robert Wenger was in favor of the proposed membership struc­ ture, saying that he believes the board will be adequately representative of all the geographic areas of the county. "With that many people on it," he said, "you can’t get anyone in a corner. You're not going to have a monopoly vote with that conglomeration of people." Wenger also said if the proposed struc­ ture doesn’t work, the county can always go back and change iL Also, he said, if there are problems with decisions the al­ liance makes, the county is still funding the project. "If we don't like it we can always cut the source of income." Weisgerber will talk to township and vil­ lage officials after the New Year to see if they feel the proposed structure is fair and representative. By seeking their opinion on the matter, James said, the local munic­ ipalities will feel as if they have partici­ pated in the decision and acted as partners in the project, rather than being dictated to. Weisgerber said his goal since the be­ ginning of the economic alliance project was to seek input from all the municipal­ ities in the county and make sure their concerns were dealt with when the final structure was set up. He said that through conversations with government officials, businesspeople and others in the county, he has been able to dispel many concerns about the establishment of a county-wide economic alliance. "Anyone who had doubts about the coun'y doing this — the doubts were erased," he said. Those doublers, he said, "are now our greatest supporters." Weisgerber made other recommendations about the alliance structure. He said the alliance offices should be housed with the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, which fits some of the criteria for an alliance location, such as being cost effective, having a mission similar to that of the alliance, being politically acceptable, and being in an area that inspires trust and confidence. Weisgerber also proposed that the al­ liance include as one of its main efforts a focus on land use issues. "Barry County land use plans, both current and future, provide the foundation for the establishment of an effective economic development effort," Weisgerber wrote in a written summary of rec­ ommendations presented to the Devel­ opment Committee. "The only way to go in Barry County is to base the work of economic development — the direction it takes, how it works — on land use," he told commissioners. Weisgerber said the person hired by the county to head up the economic de­ velopment effort, the Barry County Di­ rector of Economic Development, would spend part of his or her time working with county planner Jim McManus and other municipal planners or planning units in the county to coordinate land use planning and economic development. Commissioner MacKenzie questioned whether the alliance would take over some of the formal land use planning functions now done by the county, townships and villages. Weisgerber assured MacKenzie that "the alliance won't take over any formal land use plan functions from governmental bodies. The two will operate autonomously from each other." Weisgerbcr also proposed some of the See ALLIANCE, continued page IS �The Hasting* Banner - Thursday December 21.2000 - Page 3 Barry County United Way raises *483,591 by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Barry County United Way officially ended its fall fund-raising campaign with a victory celebration at KCC's Fehsenfcld Center last Thursday where it was an­ nounced that the campaign raised $483,591. That is $8,590 above the cam­ paign's goal of $475,000. Campaign co-chair Mark Kolanowski told those in attendance at the celebration that "I appreciate all your efforts'* in this year's campaign and noted that "we've had some fun along the way." He recalled fund-raising efforts that in­ cluded such things as members of the National Bank of Hastings staff receiving pies in the face (part of the prizes given away in a raffle), a wine-tasting party at Jonny Conoon’s, and Celebrity Server Nights at Big Boy. Lani Forbes, executive director of Barry United Way, said that "I wish there was a way for you to talk with some of those we deal with" in order to understand the impact United Way has on individual lives. The agency helps everyone from the homeless to the hungry to victims of domestic vio­ lence to those needing fuel to heat their house she said. It also supports many youth programs. "This has been a very exciting year," she said. "We've had 36 new businesses and 63 individuals get involved with the United Way campaign. It's terrific to sec the community get together the way it has." Awards were handed out in numerous categories, including the Bronze Award for those businesses having 30 percent partici­ pation or a 5 to 25 percent increase in giv­ ing, the Silver Award to those companies with 50 percent participation or a 26 to 50 percent increase in giving, the Gold Award to those with 70 percent participation or a 51 to 75 percent iicrease in giving, the Award of Excellence to those companies with 90 percent participation or a 76 per­ cent or higher increase in giving, the Leadership Award to those contributing $1,000 or more, the Alexis de Toquevillc Award to those companies contributing Campaign co-chairs Mark Kolanowski (left) and Marie Dreisbach (right) are shown with United Way Executive Director Lani Forbes (second from left) and Barry County Volunteer Center Director Sarah Woodward. Gold Award winners are shown. United Way Campaign Cabinet members in attendance at the celebration included (from left) Tom Mohler. Mark Hewin, Robin Welton. Ron Martin, Mark Feldpausch, Patti Woods, Gary Buckland. Gina Blough, Terri Sutherland and Chris Fluke. Representatives of some of the businesses receiving Bronze Awards are pictured. $10,000 or more, the Leadership Award to individuals giving $1,000 or more, the Community Hero Award to companies conducting innovative campaigns, and in­ dividual donor awards. Forbes also announced next year's cam­ paign chairs. Gary Buckland of Buckland Insurance and Mark Feldpausch of Felpausch Food Centers. Leadership Awards were handed out to those contributing $1,000 or more to the campaign. A few of the many individual donors are pictured. Alexis de Touquevflle Award winners are shown. Silver Award winners are shown. Mark Feldpausch accepted the Business Community Hero Award for Felpausch Food Stores. MainStreet Savings Bank won the Financial Community Sendee Award. Hastings Mutua’ Insurance Co. employees accepted the Insurance Community Hero Award . Members of the Flexfab staff accepted Some of those receiving Awards of Excellence are pictured. the Industry Community Hero Award for their company. Keep friends and relatives “INTOUCH’’! with home. Give them a subscription to The Hastings BANNER. CaD 945-9554 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Jhursday.December 21. 2000 LETTERS from our readers Defendant would have been not guilty anyway Dear editor: I am writing concerning an article in the Court News section of the Dec. 14 issue of the Banner. The article pertained to Dr. Scott Holley's plea and sentence for failing to comply with a subpoena issued by the prosecutor to testi­ fy for the state at the trial of James Reeder. I was Mr. Reeder’s attorney. I agree with the prosecutor’s assessment that the failure of a witness to honor a subpoena enhances the difficulty of the Courts to administer justice and should be punished accordingly. However. I must take exception to the pros­ ecutor s implication that Dr. Holley’s failure Rccdcr repeatedly with his fists while pre­ venting him from getting up. At this point, Mr. Reeder bit his assailant’s lip inflicting the mayhem-type injury. The prosecution was required in order to prose Mr. Reeder’s guilt to show that he specifically intended to maim his assailant. The fact of the injury was never contested by the defense. Unless Dr. Holley, besides being a fine plastic surgeon, is also clair­ voyant, as to the stale of Mr. Reeder s mind his testimony would have been superfluous. To make any difference in the outcome of this case. Dr. Holley or someone else would have had to satisfy the jury that the result of the injury occurred not because Mr. Rccdcr wanted to prevent the assailant from beating him senseless, but while being beaten, his only motivation was to maim the com­ plainant. Mr. Rccdcr was fortunate to have a jury that had the common sense to know that when a human being is helplessly being beaten, their likely response would be to stop the assault in any effective manner. Mr. Reeder was found not guilty because he was not guilty. The statements by the prosecutor, implying that Dr. Holley’s testi­ mony would have changed the outcome of this case arc without foundation, defy com­ mon sense and arc a disservice to Mr. Rccd­ cr. James J. Gouloozc, Attorney for James Rccdcr. Hastings to appear, resulted in a guilty man going free. Mr. Reeder was not convicted simply because he was innocent. Dr. Holley’s testi­ mony, or lack of, was immaterial to the ver­ dict of not guilty. Mr. Reeder had the distinction of being the first person in the memory of court house observers, to be charged with "may­ hem." The facts testified to by the com­ plaining witness at trial were that a street fight erupted between him and Mr. Reeder, during which Mr. Reeder was knocked down and while cither on top of or astride Mr. Reeder, the complainant pummclcd Mr. -------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -y Write Us R Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Know Vour LEGISLATORS: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving. Carlton. Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Sewer authority fund use correct To the editor: The Banner has not printed the official Michigan Department of Treasury’s conclu­ sion regarding use of Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority (SWBCSWA) funds. The following is quoted from a Nov. 28 letter from the Michigan Department of Treasury to the Barry County Treasurer: ’’The SWBCSWA has correctly used spe­ cial assessments received in relation to the bonded project. The special assessment 'monies rdceivdd prior to issuance of the Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. bonds were properly used for construction of the project. Special assessment monies received subsequent to the issuance of the bonds were pledged to debt repayment and has been used for that purpose ” Don Row. Manager, SWBCSWA Bush isn’t held to same standard To the editor: Donald Johnson must have slept through the last eight years of economic and social bliss, and more obviously through this past year’s presidential primaries, where George W. Bush's alcoholism, cocaine use and dubious military record were resurrected by his challengers, not Democrats. In his Dec. 7 letter to the Banner, Johnson attacked my previous letter for doing what Al Gore refused to do, that is, make Bush accountable for his past ac­ tions. Johnson challenged me to include a chapter or so on my life, as if what I did in my less than exemplary past legit­ imizes Bush's behavior. I am not running to be the leader of the free world, nor es­ pousing that "I will restore integrity to the White House." One need only go back to ihe previous U.S. House and Senate election and lis­ ten to the pleas of Republican candi­ dates. They said "Give us control of ihe House and Senate and we will get things done.” They got it! They blew it! It is not a "fabric of the imagination," as Mr. Johnson claims. The Republicans only wish it were! Bush's military record, if you want to call it that, is also a matter of public record. All of hi« signed documents, from induction through discharge, can be found on the Web. It’s no mystery after reading them that the disabled Vietnam Vets in Battle Creek ran ad in the En­ quirer calling Bush and Dick Cheney draft dodgers. A Vietnam veterans* group down South even offered a reward to anyone who could prove Bush actually was active in military service. No one stepped forward to claim the reward. I had a chance to confront former U.S. Senator Bob Dole when he visited the American Legion in Battle Creek on be­ half of the Bush campaign. When ques­ tioned how he and retired General Colin Powell, both decorated military veterans, could support a cocaine using, draft dodging alcohol abuser like Bush, he re­ sponded by ignoring the cocaine issue, saying that a lot of people have drinking problems, then essentially called Presi­ dent Clinton a draft dodger. The accep­ tance by the American electorate of this kind of response to probing questions is why George W. Bush is now our presi­ dent. Mr. Johnson's wish for a Republicancontrolled House, Senate and presidency has been granted. He even has the bonus of a conservative U.S. Supreme Court, the majority of whose members were se­ lected by Republican presidents. I wonder who Mr. Johnson intends to blame four years from now. Joseph Lukasiewicz, Hastings Washington defended gun rights To the editor: The liberals’ interpretation of the Second Amendment continues to amaze me. They have a low opinion of the framers of the U.S. Constitution. The Second Amendment states: “A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the peo­ ple to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." This amendment appears in the Bill of Rights, the main purpose of which was to protect the individual rights for which the revolution was fought. Liberals say that this amendment was meant not to guarantee the rights of individ­ uals to own firearms, but of the states to form militias. Ifthis'wcrc so, wouldn’t they have simply said: * The states shall have the right to form militias for their own security?” The framers were very articulate. If they intended the Second Amendment to protect only a collective right of a state, they chose an uncharacteristically clumsy way of doing so. (Michigan gun owners do not belong to a militia since the Michigan Constitution says: "Every person has a right to keep and bear arms for the defense of himself and the state") Even if there were no Second Amend­ ment. there would be plenty of support for private firearms ownership in the Ninth Amendment, which says: "The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." Numerous quotations from those who framed the Constitution make it dear that they strongly supported the right of individ­ ual citizens to keep and bear arms; but none more forceful than a noted gun enthusiast and father of our country, George Washing­ ton: “Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. They are the Ameri­ can people’s liberty teeth and keystone under independence... From the hour the Pilgrims landed to the present day; event, occurrences and tendencies prove that to ensure, peaces security and happiness, the rifle and pistol are equally indispensable... The very atmosphere of firearms every­ where restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all thatV good.” Imagine Washington’s horror if he could see the predicament of today's citizens, i.e. caught between a criminal class that dis­ dains the law and a ruling class^hat disdains the Constitution. Carl Swanson. Delton To the editor: Again, the SOCC (State Officers Com­ pensation Commission) has given a huge Christmas present to Michigan’s elected officials, including State Sen. Joanne Emmons, in the form of a proposed 35 per­ cent pay hike. Senator Emmons and all others now feed­ ing at the Michigan Legislature’s bloated pay trough knew what the salary was before they decided to run for the offices in Lans­ ing. Call Senator Emmons and remind her that the 35 percent increase not only is obscene and smells beyond high heaven, but is an insult to all working families in her district. Let her know that she should work to see that both houses of the legislature reject the proposed increase, as was lai* done in 1991 under heavy public pressure. Elden Shcllcnbarger Nancy Shcllcnbarger Hastings Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS Pay increase means more retirement to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Give a call at.. 945-9554 "7Jut WeJa'l HastingsBaNNER PUBLIC OPINION: Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Lawmakers’ raises fair? The State Officers Compensation Commission has recommended 35 percent pav raises for state legislators. How do you feel about that and what do you think lawmakers should do? Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Ov>sion of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs Frsdorlc Jacobs Vice President President Joyce Ryan Stephen Jacobs Secretary Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor/ Elame Gilbert tA$s*rant Ettor) Shelly Sulser Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary McDonough James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Marion Durkee, Lake Odessa: Erin Palmer, Middleville: Karen Wickham, Delton: Dave Hoek, Alto: Patti Braun, Charlotte: Judy Sarver, Caledonia: “I think it’s way, way too much. I think if they want a pay raise, they should explain to us what they're doing to cam our tax dollars." "If I could give myself a 35% raise. I would agree with the legislators' raise. I think they should take a pay cut since they're already paid too much.." "They could put a capon the raises so they could only get a certain percentage each year." "I don’t think rich people should get any richer." Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8amlo53Opfn Saturday 8 30 a m ■ Noo.> Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County S27 per year »n adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PO Box B Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 "They haven't done "That is just too much of a raise for the time they work anything more important and the ’perks' they already than before, so I don’t sec a need to increase their pay." get" �The Hastings Banner - Thuraday.DactmtMr 21. 2000- Pages Rutland Twp. to help fund thermal imaging cameras by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Of the five townships served by the BIRCH Fire Department, Rutland Char­ ter Township is the first to offer financial support for two thermal imaging cameras recently purchased to help save lives. Rutland Charter Township Board members agreed unanimously last Wednesday (Dec. 13) to pay the differ­ ence between the amount needed to pay off the equipment and the amounts the other four townships agree to pay when they meet to consider the request next month. "We agreed to pay whatever the other township's don't pay, up to $12,000," ex­ plained Township Clerk Robin McKenna. According to Baltimore-Irving-RutlandCarlton-Hastings Fire Department Chief Roger Cans, the total price tag for the two cameras and one external transmitter is $42.500 The Pennock Foundation has con­ tributed $17,000 and the Barry Commu­ nity Foundation has contributed $8,500, said Caris. After those and other donations, the remaining balance is $12,411, Caris said. According to Caris, the two cameras and transmitter have already been pur­ chased and firefighters are set to be trained on the devices next month. One camera will be placed on a fire truck that responds to calls within the city of Hastings, while the other camera will be kept on a truck which responds to rural fires. "The purpose of this camera is to find victims quicker, better increasing the chances of saving their lives," said Caris. The transmitter, he said, will allow in­ cident commanders on the exteriors of fire scenes to see what the firefighter sees using the thermal imaging camera inside the structure, Caris said. "It's another safety feature," said Caris. "We can see if anyone is in trouble and where to go look for them. We can pick that up on the outside." In other business at the Rutland meeting Dec. 13. the board: • Agreed to renew its contract with the law firm of Bauckham, Sparks, Rolfe. Lohrstorfer and Thall and to have attor­ ney James Porter present at all township board meetings. Zoning Board of Ap­ peals meetings and all public hearings of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Porter told the board Wednesday that "I think it's important that I’m here at the board meetings so I can hear all the facts." He added that "sometimes, someone may think the attorney is to serve a board member, but overall, the attorney should be there to serve the board, which in turn serves the township." Porter said his normal billing rate is $150 per hour, but "because I think it's so important that I be at the meetings, my fee is $125 per meeting. "If we can stay out of court for the next four years, I would be the happiest per­ son in the world," said newly elected Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont. • Established and made appointments to three township committees: The Sewer and Water Committee, Vilmont said, will work to identify poten­ tial service areas and to "to try to work things out" with other governmental units in the area. "We're not going to be able to do it alone. We need to establish a long term direction." The Roads Committee, he said, will be responsible for knowing the state of the roads and "getting a good road inven­ tory and with the master plan, seeing where the growth is and bringing the roads up to those standards." Vilmont said. The Communications and Education Committee will have the job of produc­ ing a newsletter and an educational agenda. "They will also work with such groups as the Our-Land Committee and knowing what the other townships arc doing that are doing their own planning and zoning such as Thornapple and Yankee Springs," said Vilmont, "and getting speakers and educators to help us." Vilmont's idea, he said, is to have one board member on each committee end three to six citizens "from the commu­ nity at large." Trustee Joe Lyons and Algonquin Lake Association President Pat Sharpe were appointed to the Sewer and Water Committee. Trustee Gary Rogers was appointed to the Roads Committee and Treasuter Sandra Greenfield was appointed to the Communications and Education Commit­ tee. "These are standing committees, which will be working basically forever," said Vilmont. "I don't see these issues as going away. There will be a constant re­ view of roads, for instance, because they never stay fixed." Citizen John Fehsenfeld suggested the board also establish a Parks and Recre­ ation Committee. No action was taken on that suggestion. • Accepted the resignation of Zoning Administrator Doug Muma, who had filled the position on a temporary basis after the retirement of Bernard Ham­ mond. "He's (Muma) retired and he never planned on being here," said Vilmont. The board agreed to send Muma a let­ ter of appreciation "for the good job he did while he was here (one year.)" Vilmont said that before a new zoning administrator is sought, he will write a new policy for handling zoning com­ plaints. "There will be site visits and talking with the complainant prior to generating paperwork." said Vilmont. “In the past, the township hasn't acted on those deci­ sions until well into it, and then over re­ acted." Vilmont said the new policy will serve as a guideline when searching for a new zoning administrator, whom Vilmonts want to be "non-confrontational." Referring to two zoning enforcement cases which were recently settled in court. Porter said he was surprised that the cases went to court without the town­ ship first establishing "face-to-face" dia­ logue with the accused violators. "Nothing replaces face to face com­ munication," Porter said. One of the cases involved a commer­ cial enterprise operating in an agricul­ tural area, said Vilmont and the other had to do with junk and trash. A third case, handled by Vilmont him­ self, was resolved within three weeks. Porter said. "If you send a letter, it does not have the same effect." said Porter. "You ex­ plain that what they are doing has an ef­ fect on their neighbors, their property value and how people perceive the town­ ship. Just sending letters - that's not ade­ quate." • Agreed to pay new deputy clerk Kathy Stith and deputy treasurer Gene Greenfield, husband of treasurer Sandra Greenfield, $10 per hour and to raise the rate to $12 per hour after a review after their first 90 days on the job. • Adopted Resolution 2091, which pro­ vides indemnification protection for township employees and elected officials in the event of a civil action. • Renewed a thrcc-year contract with cemetery sexton Mike Hallifax for mow­ ing. snow plowing and grave opening. • Agreed to begin all meetings at 7:30 p.m., starting with the Jan. 10, 2001, meeting in the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. • Agreed to discontinue service agreements for telephones, computer hardware and software to save money for the township. Vilmont said the software See RUTLAND, continued page 15 of the Week 98 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT 4X4 < LEATHER. HEATED SEATS. 1 OWNER. FULLY SERVICED ' NADA $28,100 $Mf SALES HOURS: Monday & Wednesday unW 6 Saturday until 3 "Wm Ciamc ru Evmmea t hmn Tuam.' Coll 616-948-8000 Today or toll free 1-888-494-5539 feed Obit tatties |Patricia R. Hoffman Darwin Lewis Wemer WAYLAND - Darwin Lewis Werner, age 72. of Wayland, formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away Dec. 15. 2000 after a long ill­ ness. Darwin was bom in De Kalb County, IN on Nov. 14, 1928 to Albert and Beulah (Gall) Werner. He had served in the U.S. Navy as an air­ craft mechanic. Darwin had worked as an electrician for Keeler Brass in Lake Odessa and Grand Rapids. He spent many hours coaching Pee Wee Football and Little League Baseball in the Lake Odessa area and also enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and birds - espe­ cially the blue herons in Florida. He is survived by his wife, Francelia; his children, Marlene Frizzell of Mickminville, TN, Judy M. Wemer of Hastings, Wanita Davis of Hastings, Duane and Virginia Wemer of Nashville, Susan and Gordon Lubers, Gayle and Dan McGrath. Kevin andMarieann Oly; 12 grandchildren; his sisters. Evelyn and Fred Miller, Shirley and John Shippe; his brother, Howard and Martha Wemer, his brothers and sisters-inlaw. William T. Warner, Paul L. Warner, Neil and Nancy Ezinga; many nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives and dear friends. Darwin was preceded in death by his par­ ents, Louise J. (Warner) Wemer, and Jiis sister and brother-in-law, Bemadene and Herb Zelmer. A memorial service was held at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa on Monday, Dec. 18, 2000 at 2:30 p.m. If you cannot attend, please sign the fam­ ily’s Memory Book at www.webobit.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Tendercare of Hastings in Darwin’s name. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. HASTINGS - Mrs. Doriene E. (White) (Speas) Demond, 91, of Hastings died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000 at Carvcth Village in Middleville. Mrs. Demond was bom on Oct. 9, 1909 in Ithaca, Ml, the daughter of John and Clara (Hendec) White. She was raised in the Ithaca and Owosso, Ml areas and attended schools there, graduating in 1926 from Owosso High School. Attended Cleveland Bible Institute in Canton, Ohio graduating in 1931. Ordained by Ohio Yearly Meeting of Friends as minister of the Gospel in 1934. She was married to Joseph Speas in 1930, marriage ending in divorce. She mar­ ried Leo F. Demond in 1973 and he died Oct. 19, 2000. Mrs. Demond served in Friends Churches in Winono, Ohio and Glidden, Iowa transferring to the Michigan Conference of United Brethren in 1944. As Elder Itinerate served pastorates at Woodbury (Lake Odessa) McCallum (Delton) and Hastings, Ml retiring in 1967. intermittently worked al Pennock Hospital in Hastings as Nurses Aide, retiring in 1971. Also filled pulpits for vacationing pastors, revival meetings and spoke at spe­ cial occasions for many years. She assisted in South Dakota Indian Missions and helped support missions in Haiti and Australia. Served as Consultant Co-ordina­ tor of Stonecraft Ministries in Kansas City, Kansas and spent several weeks in Jamaica helping in Bible Schools. She co-owned and operated the Blue Gill Beach Rcso?1 on Houghton Lake, MI for many years vith her husband Leo. Sue is survived by a son. Rev. George (Nadine) Speas of Woodland, MI; daugh­ ters. Eileen (Red) McIntyre of Okemos. Ml. Sharon (Dr. Mark) Engle of Marquette. Ml, Shirley Wilson of Grand Rapids; Valeric (Ernie) Morgan of Battle Creek; step-daughter, Helen (James) Noble of Battle Creek; step-sons. Rev. Dr. Sterling (Vonnie) DeMond of West Branch, Ml and Douglas (Peg) DcMond of Whitehall, Mi; I9 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 10 step grandchildren; 14 step great grand­ children; sister. Dorothy (Rev. Francis) Ross of Haviland, Kansas; daughter-in-law, Joanne Speas of Lady Lake. FL; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were parents, hus­ band. sisters. Merva Bowen. Leona Speas. Iva Courtney; son, Paul Speas and son-mlaw, Larry Lepard. Services will be held 11 am. Thursday. Dec. 21.2000 at Kilpatrick United Brethren in Christ Church in Woodland, Ml. Rev. Ward Pierce officiating. A memorial recep­ tion will be held at the church immediately following services. Burial will be at Deep Dale Cemetery in Lansing. Ml. Memorial contributions may be made to Kilpatrick United Brethren in Christ Church, The Gideon Bibles or United Brethren Dept, of Missions in Huntington. IN. Arrangements arc being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS - Mrs. Dorcas M. Newton, age 84. of Hastings, was called to the church eternal Tuesday, Dec. 19. 2000 at Carveth Village in Middleville. Mrs. Nelson was bom on Feb. I6,1916 in Richland, Ml, the daughter of William H. and Su»an (Price) Weaver. She was raised in the Hastings area where the family had moved in 1920 and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1934 from Hastings High School. She was married to Howard K. Newton May of 1937 and he died July 8, 1972. She vzas employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for several years and then 25 years as bookkeeper secretary at the Barry County Lumber Co. in Hastings. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, associate member of the United Methodist Women. Former Chairman of the Pennock Hospital Guild and was delegate and spoke at the Hospital Guild’s National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio several years ago. She is survived by a son, Bruce (Betty) Newton of Lansing; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sisters, Elsie Davis of Hastings, Velma Johnson of Hastings. Helen Ganguillet of Hastings, ind Bettie (Robert) Cooper of Arcadia, FL; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, daughter. Darla Jean in 1992, 1 brother. Ralph Weaver and sister. VerneI vc Card. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29. 2000 at Hastings First United Methodist Church with Rev. David Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. A memorial reception will be held at the church imme­ diately following services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are being made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Glen J. McCollum HASTINGS - Glen J. McCollum, age 76, of Hastings, died Wednesday, Dec. 20,2000 at Tendercare in Hastings. He was bom Nov. 1, 1924 in Plainfield Township, Michigan, the son of William and Pearl (Hacker) McCollum. He attended Middleville schools. Glen moved to this area as a young man, he worked at EW Bliss Co. and retired in 1977. He enjoyed his trucks and driving around the country side. Glen was a generous man, to his many friends and family. He enjoyed playing cards and bingo. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Tom. Jim and George, sisters, Laura Smith and Alice Campbell. Surviving are sisters, Marge Mullet: of Hastings, Ruth (Ernie) Miller of Hastings, brothers, Harry (Wilma) McCollum of Benita Springs, Florida. Bob (Pat) McCollum of Hastings, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Memorials can be made to the Hastings Free Methodist Church. Visitation will be held Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral and Committal services will be held Saturday. Dec. 23, 2000 at 11 a m. at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Dan Graybill officiating. Bunal will be in Hastings Township Cemetery. | NASHVILLE - Patricia R. Hoffman, age 63. of Nashville, Ml died Friday. Dec. 15, 2000 at Spectrum Health-East in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Hoffman was bom on Nov. 22. 1937 in Rochester, Ml, the daughter of Omer F. and Doris A. (Mulholland) Carey. She was raised in the Charlotte. Ml area and attended schools there, graduating in 1956 from Charlotte High School. She has lived in the Chariotte/Nashville areas most of her life. She was married to Roy E. “John" Hoffman on Jan. 2. 1970 and he died June 7, 2000. She was employed at General Motors Corp, in Lansing from 1969 until she retired in 1986. She had previously worked for the Michigan National Bank in Potterville for a time. She was a member of Women of the Moose, V.F.W. Auxiliary and enjoyed doing word search puzzles, gardening, bird watching, fishing, and soap operas on TV. She is survived by sons. Kevin (Cindy) Bumford of Battle Creek, Kerwin Bumford of Nashville, Gordon (Cindy) Bumford of Nashville, Jeff Bumford of Nashville; daughter, Lynn (Tom) Leonard of Hastings; stepsons. Bill (Evelyn) Hoffman of Portland, Christopher (Treasa) Hoffman of Charlotte; step-daughters, Reda Hoffman of Eaton Rapids, Cindy Ripley of Detroit; ten grandchildren; eight great grandchil­ dren; ten step grandchildren; one step great grandchild; brothers. Dean (Ruth) Carey of Charlotte, Duane (Carolyn) Carey of Lansing; sisters. Sue (Sam) Satterlee of Charlotte, Fonda (John) Hannaford of Sterling Hgts, Babe (Don) Bridges of Gladwin. Doreen (Harry) Stanton of Charlotte; several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were parents, hus­ band, son Gregg Bumford, grandson Brandon Miser-Bumford and father-in-law Dewey Dull. Services were held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Alan Mettler officiated. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville, Ml. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. ■ ■ . 01 JanetM. Hesseltine MIDDLEVILLE - Janet M. Hesseltine. age 53. of Middleville, passed away Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000 at Thornapple Manor, Hast-ings. Janet was bom on Jan. 18, 1947 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Donald H. and Marie M. (Wiesenhofer) Curtis. She was raised in Middleville and attend­ ed Thomapplc Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1965, then she went on and received her Associate Degree in Accounting from Grand Rapids Community College in 1993. Janet was employed at Mendenhall and Leistra as an accountant. She was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church and 4-H Clubs. She was a homemaker, she enjoyed cook­ ing, sewing and gardening. She devoted her life to her family. Janet was a caring, loving mother and grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She is survived by her two daughters, Robin M. (Chris) Taylor of Middleville and Mary A. Hesseltine of Middleville; one grandson, Anthony Taylor; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceding her in death were her parents, Donald and Marie Curtis. Funeral and committal services were held Wednesday morning at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Lee Zachman officiated. Interment was at Rutland Cemetery, Rutland Township. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by Beekr Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Beatrice L. Eaton HASTINGS - Mrs. Beatrice L. Eaton, age 102, of Hastings, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000 at Carveth Village in Middleville. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home. — For Your Convenience... Use the NEW SERVICE at J-Ad Graphics Quality PHOTO PROCESSING! Fast, Quality, Convenient! .;1 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday,December 21.2000 Mary E. Griffin DOWLING Miry E. (Hanes) Thompson Griffin, age 85, passed away Dec. 17, 2000 at her residence. Mrs. Griffin was bom in Chief, Ml on Dec. 5, 1915, the daughter of Daniel and Grace (Cook) Hanes. She was a former employee of Post Company, where she worked in the packag­ ing department from 1956 to 1972. On Feb. 12, 1944 she married Floyd Thompson, who preceded her in death on May 30. 1952. On Sept. 14, 1963 she married Francis Griffin who survives. Other members of her family include a daughter Marie Griffin of Dowling; sons, Raymond Griffin of Dowling, James Thompson of Indianapolis, IN, Robert Griffin of Hastings, and Jonathan Thompson of Indianapolis, IN; a brother Cirenis Hanes of Birch Run, MI; sisters. Welcome Pollard of Alabama and Bertha Eversdyke of Florida; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a son Floyd Griffin in 2000 and a brother, Wesley Hanes. Mrs. Griffin was a charier member of Level Park Wesleyan Church, the founder of Parents without Partners in Battle Creek, a founding member of the Organic Garden Club and served the Charitable Union of Battle Creek. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, knitting and carpentry. She will especially be remem­ bered for being an excellent cook and baker, as she made homemade breads for family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday. Dec. 19. 2000, 2 p.m. at Level Park Wesleyan Church, 3186 W. Michigan. Battle Creek. Revs. James Thompson. Dennis VeenKant and Mike Lutz, officiat­ ing Private interment in Bedford Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Gideons will be appreciated. Arrangements are being made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Worship Together... ...a/ the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH CEDAR CREEK BIBLE 2601 Lacey Road Dowling, Ml 49050 Pastor. Sieve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a m ; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p m.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jcffcraon. Father Charles Fischer, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m; Sunday Masses 8:30 am. and 11:00 a m . Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Wtest State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayion Garrison, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 am . classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10.45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058 Pastor Soo Han Yoon Phone 367-4061. Worship Ser­ vices: Sunday, I i 00 ajn ; Sunday School. 10 a m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH •THE BIBLE, THE WHOLE BIBLE, AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE," 600 Powell Rd., (One mile cast of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated wfr* Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday School Classes 9:45 am. SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 am. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study and Player 7:30 p.m. All ages always wel­ come SPECIAL: CREATION SCIENCE EVANGELISM VIDEO SERIES (very imformative, but ligh'-hearted) by Dr. Kent Hovind. Sundays 7 p.m , starting Sept. 10 thru December. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion " 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Voctberg. Director of Musk. Dec. 24th, Fourth Sun­ day of Advent. Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. Christmas Eve. Dec. 24th. Chil­ dren^ Service - 4 p m ; Traditional service, 10 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11 00 a.m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South, Pas­ tor Brent Branham, Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p m 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If in­ terested in a frpe Home Bible Study, please call for more details. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m.; Worship 11 a m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings, Ml 49058 Nashville Father Charles Fischer, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Phone 616-721-8077 Service Times: 9:45 a.m. Traditional; 11:15 a.m. Contemporary Service; 11:15 a.m Sunday School. Nurs­ ery provided. Junior church Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. Tor more infor­ mation call the church office Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St . Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, 10:45 aan. Morning Worship; 6:00 p m. Evening celebration for all. Wednesday. 6:30 pm. Kid* Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9:00 a m. Senior Adult Bible Study For fur­ ther information call the church office. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett, Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549. Saturday services arc at b (X) pm Sunday Service Tunes arc 8:30 aun.. 9:55 a.m. and 11.20 am. Tuesday prayer and share time 10:00 a.m., Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 630 pm also Nursery and children's activities thru the 4th grade available for Sunday and Wednesday services; nursery thru age 3 for Saturday service. Bring the whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed/Thurs 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Wbrship; Sun. 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship (Gr. 6-12); Sun. evening service as announced in weekly bulletin 6 p.m.; Wed. 6­ 8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-Slh), (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.); Wed 7 p.m. Prayer Mtg. (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW 4k MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer, 1100 a.m. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 p.m For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev David T Hustwick M8-9604 Rev Deacon David S Mohrhardt 517-627­ 9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all ser­ vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Currie, Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries. 9:30 a m Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a m.. Morning Wbrship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service. 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High. Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St.. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. Dec 24 8 00 A 10:45 a m Worship; 9:30 Sunday School (all ages); Christ­ mas Eve 7:00 p.m.. Worship; 11OO Worriup. Thursday. Dec 21 - 7:00 p m., Church Rch.. Friday, Dec. 22 • 7 00 p.m., Christmas Program. Saturday. Dec. 23 8:00 Narcotics Anonymous. Tues­ day. Dec. 19 - 7:00 p.m.. Congre­ gation Council; 7:30 Overeaten Anonymous Wednesday. Dec. 27 7:00-8:30 p.m. - Overeaters Anonymous. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Church Pone (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier Free building will elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship service over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a.m. Interim Pastor David B. Nelson. Director of Christian Education is Lisa Stevens Music Director is Karen Vander Gont. 8:30 a.m. - Alterna­ tive Worship Service. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School - every Sunday, classes arc available for everyone. Classes for children and youth are based on grade level. Four classes: Goodwill, Genesis, In His Steps and Young al Heart - arc taught for adults. 10:30 a.m. • Coffee Fellow­ ship Radio Broadcast 11:00 a m - Traditional Wonhip Services childcare available for infants and toddler* thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade We have Pioneer clubs every Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal. Christmas Eve Ser­ vices, Sunday, Dec. 24 - at 11:00 p.m. Ephiphany Breakfast Satur­ day. Jan 6. 2001 at 9 00 am. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 4616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Willard H. Curtis. Parish Associate. Thursday. Dec 7 - 8 30 a m W omen 's Bible Study Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Chancel Choir. 9:00 a m Traditional Wor­ ship Service. 9:20 a.m Childcn’s Wonhip; 10:00 am. "Coffee Hour" in the Dining Room, 10 10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 11 20 a.m Contemporary Wonhip Service; 11:50 am Children's Wunhip The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM The 11 20 Service appean on local ca­ ble throughout the week Nursery is provided dunng both services Children's Wonhip is available dunng both services. The Chil­ dren's Chnstmas Musical will be presented in both Worship ser­ vices. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions” - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan LAKE ODESSA - Elwin J. Curtis, age 79, of Lake Odessa, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000. Elwin was bom on Oct. 18, 1921 to Sylvester and Vera (Geiger) Curtis in Woodland Township where he also attended school. During his life Elwin had a variety of jobs. He was the manager of the Hastings Farm Bureau, and along with his wife, Alberta, Elwin was the co-owner of the Wilcox Greenhouse with Wayne and Dorothy Hcnney. After moving to Hastings in 1953, Elwin worked at the Ionia Tire Co., drove school bus, and with his family raised 20,000 chickens. As his family grew, Elwin began working for the Woodland Elevator, and then in I960 went to work for E.W. Bliss, where he retired in 1985. Even in retirement, Elwin was never idle. He cared for the lawn at the Hastings Baptist Church where he was a member and also did yard work for a number of widows and shut-ins. He was always ready and will­ ing to help anyone in need no matter who it DELTON - Emerson Binder, age 17, of Delton, passed away on Thursday. Dec. 14. 2000. He was a Delton Kellogg High School foreign exchange student. Emerson was bom on Sept. 28. 1983 in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil. He attended school in Brazil until arriving in Delton on Aug. 23.2000. He was a senior at Delton Kellogg High School, a member of the ski club and attended Faith United Methodist Church. Emerson enjoyed everything about his United States experience, especially attend­ ing school sporting events, spending time with his host brother and new friends, see­ ing the fall foliage and his first snow. Emerson is survived by his loving parents Glaucio and Eliane Binder, younger broth­ ers, Igor and Yuri, all of Rio de Janeiro; his American host parents, Marie and Jane Herbert and his host brothers, Gary and Benjamin Herbert of Delton. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000 at the Faith United Methodist Church, Delton. Emerson’s body will be returned to Brazil. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delton Area Rotary Club Foreign Exchange Program, P.O. Box 217, Delton, MI. Arrangements by the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. James A. Laux| I HASTINGS - James A. Laux, age 57, of Hastings, formerly of Lake Odessa, went to be with his Lord early Monday morning, Dec. 18.2000 at Spectrum East following a long illness. He was bom in Ionia on June 23,1943 to Harold and Hazel (Brandt) Laux. Jim was a member of the New Life Assembly of God Church in Hastings. Before he was forced to retire because of illness, Jim had worked as a stonemason. He loved his family, and his grandchildren were the light of his life. Jim is survived by his children, James O. Laux. Jeffery Laux, Stacey Laux, and Robert Strouse, all of Sheridan; his sisters, Joan Brock of Lake Odessa. Pamela (Edward) Hull of Ionia. Pauline (Craig) Patrick of Saranac; his brother. Timothy Laux of Hastings; several grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and other relatives; and his long-time friend, Kathy Kidder of Hastings. In keeping with Jim'S wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held at on Wednesday, Dec. 20. 2000 at the New Life Assembly of God Church in Hastings. Please sign the family's Memory Book at www.weobit.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or a group that supports transplant patients. Arrangements were handled by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. | Florence E. McGregor HASTINGS - Miss Florence E. McGregor, age 95. of Hastings, died Thursday. Dec. 14. 2000 at Pennock Hospital. Miss McGregor was bom on Oct. 12, 1905 in Allegan County. MI. the daughter of William H. and Kitty May (Saddler) McGregor. She was raised in Martin and Doster, MI areas and attended schools there, graduat­ ing in 1924 from the Martin High School. She went on to receive a teachers certifica­ tion from the old Kalamazoo Normal in 1926. She taught school for two years in Wayland and Prairieville. She came to Hastings in 1981 from Pontiac. She was employed at Pontiac Motor Car Company for 19 years, retiring in 1968. Respecting her wishes, there will be no services. Burial will be at East Martin Cemetery. Allegan County. Ml. Memorial contnbutions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Airangements were being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. | was or the size of the need. Elwin^ health failed in August, but he never complained. His only concern was that he was forced to give up the work he loved for the people who depended on him. Elwin was an avid sports fan who along with his grandson, Brian, faithfully fol­ lowed - near or far - the Lakewood High School volleyball teams, which were coached by his friend, Kelly Rowland. He was a member of the Wesleyan Church for 38 years and served as Sunday School Superintendent and on the Deacon Board for many years. He joined the Baptist Church in 1972 and was a faithful member until the time of his death. Elwin is survived by Alberta, his loving wife of almost 61 years; his children, Bonnie (Barry) Don-aldson, Betty Scobey. Jerry (Pamela) Curtis; his grandchildren, Brian (Kay) Don-aldson, Brent (Beth) Don-aldson, Brad (Christina) Scobey, Shannon (Ken) Pontius, Jared (Sarah) Cur­ tis; his great grandchildren, Austin Curtis, Sydney Don-aldson, Brandi Scobey, Josealyn Pontius; and so many others who are truly “grandchildren” to Elwin and Alberta. He is survived by five sisters, Thelma Bar-num, Violet Jordan, Mildred Waldron, Joyce Vroman and Barbara Weeks; and three brothers, Ivan, Carl and Glcndon Curtis; and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceding Elwin in death were his parents; his children, Gordon and Sharon Curtis; his brother, Kendal Curtis; and his sisters, Dorothy McLeod, Nellie Wells, Gertrude Darling, Artic Nickerson, Altic Leffcl, Letha Southwell; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation was at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa on Friday. Dec. 15. 2000. The funeral was held at the First Baptist Church of Hastings on Saturday with burial in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Hospice. If you were not able to attend visitation or the service, please sign the family’s Memory Book at www.wc bobit.com. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapels, Inc. Tanner Michael Olczak MIDDLEVILLE - Tanner Michael Olczak, infant son of Brian and Jessica (Townsend) Olczak. died Thursday. Dec. 14, 2000 shortly after birth, at Spectrum Downtown in Grand Rapids. Tanner is survived by his parents. Brian and Jessica Olczak of Middleville, brother Jacob and sister Brittney at home, paternal grandparents. Wayne and Carol Hammond of Middleville. Tim Olczak of Middleville, maternal grandparents. Gary and Kim Townsend of Hastings, paternal grest grandparents. Donna Olczal of Middleville. Thelma Higgens of Middleville, maternal great grandmother. Joann Seeber of Hastings, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial can be made to the family. Private services will be held. Arrangements arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. HASTINGS - Dorothy H. Barnett, age 78, of Hastings died after suffering a hem­ orrhagic stroke on Dec. 8th on Saturday, Dec. 16. 2000 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Barnett was bom on June 15, 1922 in Three Rivers, Michigan, the daughter of Raymond and Roxie (Miller) Rensenhouse. She was raised in the Three Rivers area and attended school there graduating in 1940 from Three Rivers High School. She went on to attend Western State Teacher’s College, receiving a life certificate in the Elementary Education in 1945. She was married to John O. Barnett on Dec. 21, 1947 at the Three Rivers Methodist Church. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, knitting, doing Mother Goose presentations and her grandchildren. She kept up her tics with Northeastern Elementary School by volunteering at the Birthday Club and was a working member of the Barry County Food Co-Op. She continued to study nutrition, recipes, and new ways to use the food she grew in her large vegetable garden. She enjoyed traveling around the country with her hus­ band and sister to visit children and grand­ children. art museums and to sec theatrical productions, but she preferred to stay at home and enjoy life in a country setting. Mrs. Barnett's teaching career began in the Hastings Public Schools as a second grade tpneher, but the major portion of her* teaching was' at the kindergarten level which was her original goal. She look time off to raise ha family of four children and later returned to work after they were in school. All her children attended universities in Michigan and because of her interest in education and young people, she and her husband assisted other students in earning their university degrees. She is survived by her husband, John; daughters, Barbara Scott and Nelson Roberts of Hastings, Nancy (Michael) Kinney of Hastings, Mary Barnett and Betsy Ncisner of Leverett, Mass.; son, David (Tracy) Barnett of Holland; seven grandchildren, John and Alice Kinney, Melaina and Charles Neisner, Foster Barnett, Cameron and Tamara Shuster, sis­ ter, Barbara Rensenhouse of Kalamazoo; sistcr-in-law, Margaret Matson of Hastings; two nieces and families; one nephew and family; and generations of children she taught. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Frances Grace Rensenhouse and grandson. Max Kinney. A Candlelight Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000 in the Wren Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Nelson and Chaplain Becky Jones officiating. A memorial reception will be held at the Hastings First United Methodist Church immediately following services. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Public Library for Children^ Books or Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation. Arrangements are being made by 'Vren Funeral Home of Hastings. Robert Carl Wagner NASHVILLE - Robert Carl Wagner, the 4 month old infant son of Ms. Jacki Wagner, of Nashville, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000 at Pennock Hospital. He is survived by his mother. Jacki Wagner of Nashville; step-father, Mike Brzycki of Nashville; father, Jared Boots of Bellevue; grandparents, Glen (Mari-lyn) Wagner of Nashville. Judy (Charles) Good of Nashville, Steven (Carol) Boots of Charlotte; great grandmother. Sarah Wagner of Nashville; great grandmother, Dorene Dean. Hastings; many aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his great grandfathers. Glen Wagner and Robert Carl Dean; great grand mother. Violet Murdock. Services were held Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000 at Maple Valley Chapel. Pastor Al Dietzel officiated. Burial was Tuesday, Dec. 19 a; Hosmer Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were being made by Maple Valley Chapel. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 21. 2000 - Page 7 Donehoo-Landes united in marriage Jill Donehoo and Martin Landes were married June 24 at the Dimnent Memo­ rial Chapel in Holland. Parents of the bride are John and Jacquelyn Donehoo of Rockford and Martin Landes Sr. of Hastings and Vickie Bruce of Lake Odessa. The couple was wed by the Rev. Richard Sliper. Maid of honor at the ceremony was Roxanne Pacsente. Bridesmaids were Karen Shipley, Beth St. Clair, Shelley Young and Jennie Karr. Junior brides­ maid was Janelie Young. Flower girl was Kri’ten LaRoy and ringbearer was Ryan LaRoy. Best man was Carl Fedewa. Grooms­ men were Tim Bekkering, Jonathan Donehoo, Jeff Donehoo and Ryan Smith. Adam Landes was junior groomsman. Jill is a graduate of Rockford High School and Hope College. Marty is a graduate of Lakewood High School and Hope College. The couple now lives in Grands Rapids. Niewhuis-Travis speak wedding vows Sharon Nicwhuis and Jasper Travis were united in marriage Dec 1,2000. The couple resides on Heath Rd.. Hastings. Nelsons to celebrate 50th anniversary Kenneth C. and Eloyse (King) Nelson of Hastings will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 18. 2000. They were mar­ ried Dec. 18. 1950 in Huron. South Dakota. They have four children: Kathy (Nelson) Beyersdorf. Calif.; Norm Nelson. Delton; Kevin Nelson. Conn.; and Cecilia (Nelson) Wiker. Hastings; and six grandchildren. Their children are hosting an open house on Dec. 23 to celebrate. Moore-Root to wed in February Five generations gather Great great grandmother Mina Adams, great grandmother Joan Grigas, grand­ mother Vickie Hurley, mother, Michelle Meghan, grandson. Calob Martin. Announcing the engagement of Sue Moore, daughter of Delbert and Betty Moore to Mark D. Root, son of Harold and Barbara Root. A February wedding is being planned. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Forecloeure Sale THS RRM SA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the condrtions of a mortgage made by Craig W. Herrera, a single man. MJk Craig W. Herrera (original mortgagors) to GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 29.1999. and recorded on February 4. 1999 in Document No. 1024779, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is dawned to be due at the dale hereof the sum o? ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE AND 89/100 dollars ($101,563.89), including interest at 6.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wM be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some parts of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1.00 p.m., on February 1.2001 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lol begtfining at the Southeast comer of Lot 1 of Cutlers Oak Park Plat, thence West parallel to Lot 1 to waters edge of Cobb (also known as Hoag) Lake, thence 50 feet Southwesterly along the waters edge to iron stake, thence East to iron stake, thence 50 feet Northeasterly to beginning. Section 18. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, also beginning at an iron stake 50 feet Southwesterly of the Southeast comer of Lot 1 of Cutlers Oak Park Ptat; thence West parallel to Lot 1 of the edge of Cobb (also known as Hoag) Lake, thence Southwesterly 50 feet along Lakes edge, thence East to iron stake, thence 50 feet Northeasterly to place of beginning. Section 18. Town 3 North. Range 10 West The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated December 21. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593 1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 FHe #200026577 Dolphins (1/18) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert J. Augustine, a married man a/k/a Robert J. Augustine II. a/k/a Robert J. Augustine. JR. and Cynthia L Augustine, the unoe, signed has exe­ cuted this mortgage solely to create a valid lien against the marital homestead and lo subordinate her dower rights to the lien of this mortgage (orig­ inal mortgagors) to The Bradford Group Inc . Mortgr-_.ee. dated June 18. 1998, and recorded on July 1. 1998 to Document #1014363, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Mortgage Company - West, f/k/a Mellon Mortgage Company, a Virginia Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated May 14. 1999. which was recorded on June 11, 1999, in Document •1031018, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sura of ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT AND 16/100 dollars ($101,378.16) including interest at 7.375% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed oy a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pm. on January 25. 2001 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Land situated in the Township of Woodland. County of Barry. Michigan Beginning at a point on the South ime of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 7 West, distant East. 330 feet from the Southwest cornet of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 32. thence North 1452 feet para'lel with the West line of said East 1/2. thence East. 360 feet parallel with said South Ime. thence South 1452 feet to said South Ime, thence West 360 feet to the Pomt of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated December 14. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1304 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 rue # 200025590 Stallions (1/11) The expected program providers for the Lake Ode:.^a Area Historical Society bowed out last week because of the foul weather, so the meeting was cancelled. Phone calls and two radio stations notified the expected members. The combined vocal and band concert scheduled for last Sunday afternoon was cancelled, but postponed until Wednesday evening. School at Lakewood closes for Christmas vacation Thursday, Dec. 21, and will reopen Monday, Jan. 8. Classes were cancelled on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week after closing shortly after noon Mon­ day. The Church of the Nazarene will hold its Christmas service at 11 a.m. Sunday. Their program involving children was set for Tues­ day evening this week. They cancelled ser­ vices Sunday morning because of the addi­ tional inches of snow that fell over night. The First Congregational Church will hold Sunday morning services at 9:30 and the annual candlelight service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24. Masses at St. Edward \ Church will be at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, at 8 and 10 on Sun­ day, at midnight on Sunday evening with Christmas masses at 8 and 10 Monday morning. Deaths have been very prevalent this month. In Ionia, 91-year-old Agnes Kuhtz died Dec. 14. Her husband, Leon, preceded her by a few months. He was a cousin of Geraldine Klahn and others here. His early life was on the George farm on Haddix Road, cast of town. Services were to be held Monday for Sharon Hoort, 52, of Lake Odessa at the United Brethren Church at Sunfield. She was the wife of Larry Hoort. Her children are Lisa Hayward and Jonathan Hoort of Lake Odessa and Julie Hoort of Arizona. Her mother is Helen Brandsen of Portland. Death came to Shirley Scelye, 48, of Lake Odessa Dec. 14. Her funeral was set for Monday (Dec.18) at the Lake Funeral Home at Saranac. Her children include Sherry Barrone of Hastings and others of Saranac, Aho, Sunfield and Grand Rapids. Rosier Funeral Home at Sunfield had arrangements for the service for Carl Thomas Bailey of Lake Odessa, 75, who died Dec. 11. His children included Lillian Sutliff of Lake Odessa; Bernard Bailey, also of Lake O; Carla Santanna and Barbara Sutliflf. Services were held Dec. 15. Retired teacher Elaine Nelson of Lyons died Dec. 14. She had been homebound in recent years since an auto accident. She had in-homc care after nyMflhyn hnyfofejn the. Grand Rapids area. SheXvas an active com­ munity person with an interest in the local library and in Ionia chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP). Neighbors helped neighbors Sunday after the new softball, just as they had on Tuesday when scrapers, blowers and scoops were put to use to clear driveways. Downtown on Wednesday there was a mound of snow pushed there by scrapers from the village, which covered the space for parking and part of one lane. Gradually, the BPW truck was able to haul the snow away. Union Bank parking lot had a virtual mountain of snow pushed toward its cast edge. Somebody had dug a path to the side­ walk on Fourth Avenue, so those who parked could get to the business district. Usually loads of snow are hauled to the fairgrounds where they can safely melt and gradually get into the drainage system along the curbs. Years ago snow was dumped near the lake but the Department of Natural Resources decided that mchod was putting too much chloride into the lake. Notice of Mortgage Foredoaure Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions ex a mortgage made by Craig V. Joslyn and Tisha A Joslyn, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Homa Loans. Inc. dba America's Wholesale Lander. Mortgagee, dated October 28. 1998. and record­ ed on November 6, 1998 in Document No. 1020417, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgagee there ic claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND 37/100 dollars ($109,256.37), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sa-d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 100 p.m . on February 1. 2001 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 9. Bryanwood Estates, according to the recorded plat there of in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 14. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, h which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 21. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1306 Trott A Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200026294 Mustangs (1/18) The Junior High Youth ride the float that won first place In the Christmas Parade In Lake Odessa Dec. 2. Tony and Christy Barcroft, Marie Haskins and Doris McCaul pack frozen foods for Dec. 9 delivery of boxes to the Lakewood community. Central United Methodist Church is hav­ ing mostly carol singing in the 10:30 a.m. service Dec. 24 and another service with message, singing, anthems and then candle­ light toward the end of the service at 7:30 p.m. The Christmas special program at Central UMC was held Dec. 10. Solos in the canta­ ta, "This Day Is Bom Emmanuel," were sung by Lori McNeil, Von Goodcmoot, Fran Morris and Andrew Mitchell. The offering went to Lakewood Community Council. Children from the church school had acting parts. The youngest person to appear was five-week-old Mitchell Savage, son of Lake­ wood teachers Phil and Christine Savage. He was a model child in the arms of Michelle Rohrbacher. Joseph was played by Alex Jones. Pam Seibel and Sharon Rohrbacher directed the play. Tom Reiser and Ginny Kruisenga directed the children^ choirs. Sharon Rohrbacher and Lori Tromp arranged costumes. Helen Wait of Nash Highway was elated with the birth of a new great-grandchildren born to Paul and Heather Scobey Monday night. Helen had a son and daughter, five grandsons and two great-grandsons, so the new baby girl is the first girl child bora into the Wait family since daughter Kathy Scobey. Grandparents are Mike and Kathy Scobey, and Jim and Vanessa Broc. Other great-grandparents are Rena Broe, Arley and WildaTodd The Red Cross Bloodmobile was held Monday, Dec. 18, when 46 pints were col­ lected. While working in the canteen togeth­ er Joan McDaniels and Elaine Johnson dis­ covered that they had been married a day apart in December 1950 at Camp Atterbury, Ind., while the husbands were in service dur­ ing the Korean conflict. Joan and Ray of Beech Street were married on Dec. 23. Mar­ tin and Elaine Johnson were married on Dec. 24. They had lived in different parts of Michigan at the time. JoanX mother is Mrs. Ruth Shert of Lake Manor. Elaine parents were the late Carl and Elsie Behnke. QA/e QA/isk ou a SJappy SJofiday! We will be closed Saturday, December 23 Monday, December 25 Saturday, December 30 and Monday, January 1 www.haBtmgscitybank.com MfdicR �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday,December 21.2000 Food solution LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS RRM IS A DEB? COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Notice OF Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made David E Pierce and Brenda L Pierce, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Mid American National Bank & Trust Co . Mortgagee, dated February 12. 1996, and recorded on February 16. 1996 in Liber 651. on Page 951. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Second National Bank f/k/a Trumbull Savings and Loan Company. Assignee by an assignment dated July 1. 1996. which was recorded on October 17. 1996, m Uber 675. on Page 753. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due al the date here­ of the sum of EIGHTY-SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AND 73/100 dollars ($87,955 73). including rterest at 7.825% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on January 11. 2001. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lots 20.21 and an undivided 1/4 interest in Lot 29. Streeters Resort, as recorded m Liber 2 of Plats, page 37. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determmed abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 23. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200011894 Dolphins (12/21) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gerry E Hathaway, single man (original mortgagors) to MCA Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated October 18. 1995. and recorded on October 24. 1995 in Liber 643. on Page 372, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Mortgage Company West. F/K/A Mellon Mortgage Company. Assignee by an assignment dated December 19. 1995. which was recorded on February 23, 1996. in Liber 652. on Page 693,Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 78/100 dollars ($35,170.78). mdudmg interest at 8.500% per annum Under the power of safe contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on January 11, 2001 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Lot 6 of Block 6 of Samuel Roush's Addition to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 23. The redemption period shaH be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which case Ihe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 30. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593 1304 Trott & Trrtt. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200025588 Stallions (12/28) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Robert A. Tremain & Associate*, P.C. la a debt collector end we are attempting to col* lect a debt and any Information obtained will bo uaed for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MARIA I. WALSH and DARRYL T. WALSH. HUSBAND AND WIFE to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS. HOME ADMINISTRATION. U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICUL­ TURE now known as USDA. RURAL DEVELOP MENT Mortgagee, dated July 10. 1992, and recorded on July 10.1992. in Liber 549. on page 176, BARRY County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of seventy nine thousand seven­ ty six and 59/100 Dollars ($79,076.59), including interest at 8.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in sqch .case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m. on January 11. 2001 Said premises are situated in RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: LOT 48 AND THE S 1/2 OF LOT 49 OF SMITHS LAKEVIEW ESTATES NO 1. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 2. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 7. 2000 USDA, RURAL DEVELOPMENT. Mortgagee ATTORNEY’ FOR Mortgagee Robert A. Tremai- & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 480094616 (12/28) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we ere attempting to col­ lect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by GER­ ALD E WALLACE. A MARRIED MAN, SELMA J. WALLACE. A MARRIED WOMAN to LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee, dated December 20. 1999, and recorded on December 28. 1999 #1039564, Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mort­ gagee to NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA. NA. AS TRUSTEE, by an assignment dated November 9. 2000. and recorded on November 20. 2000. *1052142. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is clamed to be due at the date hereof the sum fifty two thou­ sand five hundred fifty two and 98/100 Dollars ($52,552 98) including interest at 13.250% per annum. . . Under the power of safe contained in said' mortgage and the statute m such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml. rt 1:00 p.m. on January 18. 2001. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as LOT 1209 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VIL­ LAGE. OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with. 1948CL 600.3241a. m which case Ihe redemption period shall be 30 days from Ihe dale of such sale Dated: December 14. 2000 NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA. NA. AS TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (1/4) Choose what you want Hunters Glen, the newest and finest manufactured home community in Wayland, can help you make it all happen. With home prices beginning in the $30s, it’ll be easy! Just start with these choices: • Floor plans—a variety to choose from with model homes on display • • Dear Ann Landers: Apparently, you said in a recent column that couples should have sex three times a week. Thanks a lot. My husband read that and announced tri­ umphantly, ‘’Ann Landers says we should have sex three times a week.” 1 looked him in the eye and said, “How nice of Ann. When is she coming over?” If you think my husband should have sex three times a week, you had better come by twice a week because once a week is plenty for me. Please stop giving such lousy ad­ vice. Most women have a tough enough time with this problem, and comments like yours don’t help. - Not OK in Oklahoma. Dear Not OK: I’m sorry I made trouble for you. However, your husband misquoted me. I said couples should compromise when it comes to sex. Sexual appetites vary. No third party can determine how much is too much or not enough And THAT is all I am going to say on the suoject. 'Looking Back' Dear Ann Landers: The letter from “Looking Back in Sadness," the man who had no relationship with his grandparents when he was younger, broke my heart. He said his grandparents could manage cruises and trips, but they never bothered to visit their grandchildren. Here's the other side of the story: I have two grandsons, ages 12 and 7. My daughter has not let me sec them for four years. I have no idea why. She won’t tell me. When her sons ask why Grandma and Grandpa don’t come to visit, she tells them we live too far away. They know we have traveled to Mexico and Canada, which means we are perfectly capable of getting to their house. I do not want to put these precious chil­ dren in the middle of their mother^ conflict with her parents. 1 send photographs and write letters, because that is all I can do. There is no way to tell my grandsons that our absence is NOT our choice. Saying so would only make things worse, and I might lose all contact with them. How can I let my grandchildren know I love them dearly and would like nothing better than to spend time w^b them? 1 defp Mnt them to grow up like “Looking Back in Sadness,” believing we don’t care. - Grieving in St. Louis. Dear St. Louis: There will be no healing until your daughter gets into therapy and finds out why she has such hostile feelings toward you. Apparently, a healthy mother­ daughter bond was never established. The problem may go back to your relationship to your mother. 1 hope 1 have opened some doors of thought fur you and your daughter, and that she will consider counseling to help her re­ solve the problems she has had with you all these years. Only then will she realize how important it is for you to be allowed to see your grandchildren. Dear Ann Landers: This is in response to the woman who wanted to start her own tradition of having Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners in her home, but who had to fight her mother-in-law for the priv­ ilege. I once walked in her shoes. 1, too, wanted my children to have memories of Christmas dinners at home. Time takes care of every­ thing. My mother-in-law is now in a nurs­ ing home, and I’m the only daughter-in-lawwilling to cook dinner for 30 people. I wish 1 could go back to the days when all I had to do was show up at my mother-in-law’s with a jello mold. - Cooked My Own Goose in Pennsylvania. Dear Pennsylvania: There’s no “going back,” so thank the good Lord you have the energy to cook for 30 people. That in itself is a blessing. Guilt gifts Dear Ann Landen: We have seven women in our office, and we get along well. There’s an ongoing problem, however, and we can’t seem to put an end to it. Please help. The holidays are just around the cor­ ner. One of the older women (I’ll call her Alma) likes to buy birthday and Christmas presents for everyone in the office. That’s OK, except Alma buys expensive gifts sometimes she spends as much as S50, and the rest of us feel obligated to reciprocate. We know how much Alma spends, because she often leaves the price tegs on. We don’t know why she docs this. Meanwhile, her generosity makes us feel uncomfortable. I have told Alma she works too hard to spend her money on presents for us. but she won’t stop. 1 once tried to return a gift to her, saying, “I cannot accept such an expen­ sive present,” but she refused to take it back. Then she acted hurt, and pouted for a week. Ann, Christmas is coming up soon, and I dread what Alma will purchase this year. We don’t know how to handle her behavior, and we feel like - Emotional Hostages in St. Louis. Dear St. Louis: There is nothing you can do to make Alma stop buying expensive, in­ appropriate gifts. She is desperate for atten­ tion and approval. You are under no obliga­ tion to go into debt in order to reciprocate. The next time Alma gives you a present, say, “Thank you so much,” and then put it aside. If exchanging gifts is a tradition in your office, buy Alma the same type of gift you would purchase for any other co­ worker. If she sees that her extravagance is not impressing you, perhaps she will stop trying so bard. I feel sorry for her. Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Mooting December 12,2000 - 7:00 p.m. 616-792-8888 All Board members present, one guest Minutes approved: reports received from trea­ surer. deputy, clerk and supervisor. Meeting schedule for 2001 approved. Approved purchase of computer Appointed Board of Review 2001-2002. Signed gypsy moth contract for 2001 Approved letter to City Council. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 7:50. Bonnie L. Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown. Supervisor (12/21) Size of damage Dear Ann Landers: I read the letter from the engineer who said an obese person would not cause damage to the floors of an apartment building. I am a property man­ ager. My experience is that obese people regularly damage property. The most com­ mon damage is to staircases, railings, towel rods, handles, doorknobs and sometimes toilets. Less common is damage to vanities, sinks and countertops. The cost of repairing these fixtures can be exorbitant, especially if there is water in­ volved. I would never discriminate against obese people by not renting to them, but I expect them to pay for the damage they cause and not make excuses about shoddy construction. The buildings I manage are well-constructed. As you well know, there are two sides to every slory, Ann. - Renting in the Northeast. Dear Property Manager: Any tenant who damages property, whether it is an obese person who leans too heavily on a towel rod, a child slides down railings or a teenager who jumps on the countertops, should have to pay to repair it. Property damage can be caused by anyone of any size, and the land­ lord has the right to cxpec. compensation. Looking for an uplifting, quick read? "A Collection of My Favorite Gems of the Day ” contains hand-pickedjokes and witti­ cisms from the world over. Send a self-ad­ dressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Collec­ tion, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (In Canada. $6.25). To ftnd out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Cre­ ators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. yfytea ISittk Announcements BOY, Carson LaMonte, bom on Oct. 6, 2000 at Bronson Methodist Hospital at 1:23 p.m. to Brian and Amy (Strong) Dole of Gun Lake. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. Proud big sister is Carley Paige. Grandparents are Henry and Vicki Dole, James and Kathy Misner, and Roy Strong. Great grandmothers arc Helen Vallicr and Helen Barton. BOY, Charles Edward Knorr IV “Chaz ”, bom at Spectrum Health East on Dec. 2, 2000 at 11:38 p.m. to Chip and Stacy Knorr. Weighing 9 lbs. 13 ozs. and 22 inch­ es. BOY, Connor Alan Danncnberg, bom at Spectrum East on Dec. 3, 2000 at 12:47 p.m. to Kim and Eric Danncnberg of Grand Rapids. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Proud grandparents are Harold and Mary Lou Jameson of Lake Odessa and Mitch and Kathy Danncnberg of Belmont. BOY, Logan Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Dec. 7, 2000 at 2:54 p.m. to Moncllc and Darren Cobb of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Planned community amenities—so much to enjoy—the clubhouse, swimming pool and the recreation area Parking—take advantage of the 3-car off-street parking or build an optional detached garage Commuting—zip to either Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo with ease So go ahead, what could be easier? Hunters Glen professional retailers will be glad to explain your options and help arrange financing. 1132 Hunters Glen Blvd. • Wayland. MI 49348 • How often? Going back Go ahead-be in charge, make decisions • Rnn landers Dear Ann Landers: I read your response about “Diane,” who kept bringing food to her new sister-in-law's dinners. Instead of putting her food in the freezer. I have a more subtle suggestion that will spare her feelings. . I believe Diane wants to contribute and feel a part of the dinner planning. Her inap­ propriate offerings arc the result of being kept in the dark. When arranging a dinner. Mom ought to phone Diane and say, “I am fixing such-and-such for dinner. Would you mind bringing a dessert?” This way, Diane can be a participant, and will no longer feel the need to ovcrcompcnsate. What do you say, Ann? - Annie in Oahu, Hawaii. Dear Oahu: I say you arc much more diplomatic than I am. Thanks for trumping my acc. GIRL, Savannah Rebecca Jean, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 7, 2000 at 2:02 a.m. to Scott and Jennifer (Willette) Stocpker of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Lane Eugene, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 5, 2000 at 8:42 a.m. to Keith and Joncssa Hughes of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Annika Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 5, 2000 at 1:43 p.m. to Samantha McNutt and Gregory Comer of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. .5 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Christian Ray, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 4, 2000 at 7:07 p.m. to Stacy Huddleston and Dean Johnson of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inch­ es long. BOY, Robert Dale, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Dec. I, 2000 at 10:32 p.m. to Rudy and Christin Othmcr of Woodland. Weigh­ ing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Mikel James, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Dec. 8, 2000 at 6:19 a.m. to Kcischa Strimback of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. Christmas Holiday Deadlines ews — Display Advertising Deadlines — Synopsis of the Regular Meeting of the Johnstown Township Board December 13, 2000 Ail Board Members and 12 guests present Approved agenda, treasurer s report and min­ utes of previous meeting. Resolution for sewer rate increase adopted. Board of Review appointments approved Approved appointments to Building Commit­ tee Estimate for tree and stumps removal for Cemetery approved Approved payment of vouchers June Doster Township Clerk Attested to by Supervisor Mack (12/21) for The Reminder, The Sun and News, The Lakewood News and the Maple Valley News will be Thursday, December 21 at 5 p.m. - Classified Deadlines for The Sun and News, Lakewood News and Maple Valley News, will be Friday December 22 at Noon. Deadline for The Reminder will be Friday December 22 at 5 p.m. The Reminder offices will be closed Saturday, December 23 and December 30th. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 21. 2000 - Page 9 LEGAL NOTICES . .om TIME to TIME... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Charles M. Hendershott: Pioneer, soldier and citizen By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Charles M. Hendershott was bom in Athens, Bradford County, Pa. on May 7, 1839. He was the son of Isaiah and Maria Johnson Hendershott. His father. Isaiah, was German and his mother was of ScotchIrish descent. The Hendershotts left Pennsylvania, known as the Quaker State, and headed for the State of Michigan, making the journey entirely by team. It took them nearly six weeks to make the journey, which was in 1854. Isaiah Hendershott had sent his sons, Charles and William, and his mother on ahead to the village of Hastings. They had come to Michigan on a train to Battle Creek and from Battle Creek had walked to Hast­ ings. Here, the family was again together. This family consisted of Isaiah, his wife, his three sons and four daughters and the grandmother. Charles M. Hendershott was one of the three sons. Sons Charles and William remained on the farm with their mother after Isaiah Hendershott died in January of 1874. Maria Johnson Hender­ shott died on Jan. 26, 1885. Isaiah and Maria were buried in Striker Cemetery, Baltimore Township. The family members spent their first winter in Michigan at Blivens' Comers, Baltimore Township. In the spring, Isaiah bought a farm on Section No. 8, Baltimore Township, from Lorenzo Mudge and the comer became known as Hendershott Cor­ ners. The family built a small log house on the land and began to clear away the trees so that they could plant some crops. The first crops put in on the new farm were com, potatoes, rutabagas and turnips. All of these products were used to feed the pioneer famiiyHunting was very good in those days, so meat was not hard to find. Deer were thick as were wild turkeys and other game. Charles M. Hendershott told about shooting 16 squirrels in two hours. The Hendershott women became very adept at preparing wild game for their meals. The Hendershott boys, however did not stay at home most of the time. They worked out by the month to help pay for the farm. The costumes of the times were blue den­ im pants and leather boots. They worked on neighboring farms to cam money and sometimes were paid in commodities to help support the family. In 1857, Charles M. Hendershott was working near Galesburg. Here he met William Shafter, who later gained fame as a general of the United States army in the Spanish-American War. In those days, he was a fighter of considerable fame. Wrestling was his forte and Mr. Hender­ shott told that Bill Shafter could throw any man in Kalamazoo County two out of three LEGAL NOTICE Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting December 13,2000 Meetng was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Board members present: Supervisor Doster, Treasurer Nottingham. Clerk Nichols. Trustee Goymgs. and Trustee Gray and members of the public. Pledge of Allegiance. Agenda was approved Approved minutes of Regular Board Meeting held November 8. 2000 as presented. Approved minutes of Special Meeting field November 29. 2000 with corrections. Comments and Petitions from public: Sharon Ford stated her disagreement with the anicle in the Hastings Banner. Ken Hovenkamp presented petition to the board for a possible special assessment district of South Crooked Lake (Schultz Park) Road Improvement. Ken Kornheisef. Chairperson of Planning and Zoning introduced himself to the board and dis­ cussed what the Planning and Zoning Committee has and is currently working on. Clerk Nichols announced a Christmas get together December 19. 2000. Supervisor, Treasurer, and Clerk s reports placed on hie Pine Lake Fire Dept. Report placed on file. Passed a Resolution to Authorize the Financing of Property by Installment Purchase Agreement for Fire Truck Approved bid from Hastings City Bank for financing of Fire Truck. BPH & Hickory Comers Fire Dept. Reports placed on file and approval to pay annual charges to each. Police Dept Report placed on file. Approved radio agreement with 911 for Police Dept Approved signing off easement for Ritchie on Delton Road Approved PCI contract and new rate schedule. Approved Mark D Doster bid for snowplowing of township parking lot Approved participation in Gypsy Moth Suppression Program Approved cost, meals, and mileage for board members attending MTA conference Motion approved to pay outstanding bills in the amount of $15.002 64 Meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m. Normajean Nichols. Clerk Attested to by Mark Doster. Supervisor Charies M. Hendershott, circa 1912. times. Saturday was a big day in Galesburg. There was always a Tight, a horse race or a wrestling match. Wagers were placed on the event and Bill Shafter always drew down the money in the wrestling contests. Charles worked at Galesburg until 1859 and then returned to Barry County, still working out for other people until the beginning of the Civil War. On April 23, 1861, he enlisted for three months in the Third Michigan Infantry. He then enlisted in the Illinois Artillery, Waterhouse Battery E, on Jan. 9, 1862. He was mustered out of this unit on April 29, 1863, due to illness. On Aug. 25. 1864, he again enlisted, this time in the Eighth Michigan Cavalry, Com­ pany L. He was in the battle at Henryville. Tenn, and on the Lewisburg Pike on Duck River in the same state. He also fought at Nashville and Columbia. He mustered out at Pulaski. Tenn, on June 10. 1865 and returned to the farm in Baltimore Township. Barry County. Charles Hendershot: was a Republican. He cast his first presidential ballot for Abraham Lincoln and never missed voting in a presidential election during his life­ time, always voting for the Republican can­ didate. He always took an interest in com­ munity affairs, both socially and in civic failed to pass. The school building also housed the ser­ vices of the Methodist Episcopal Circuit. The school was also the social center of the community. The school finally closed in 1962-1963 and is now a private home. During the Civil War. on Jan. 28. 1863, he married Jane Elisabeth Garrison, who died on Aug. 23, 1894. They had five chil­ dren, four of whom grew to adulthood. There were three daughters and one son, Charles I. The daughters were Laura E., Adel la M. and Ella. Charles I. Hendershott married Altha Hammond and they raised two children on the family homestead. Charles M. Hendershott worked very hard and was a very industrious man. He was very prosperous, never was afraid to express his convictions, always ready to help out his fellow man and was ready to aid the needy in the community. He made many wise investments and enjoyed a comfortable life until his death on Jan. 7, 1933, at age 93 years and 8 months. He and his wife, Jane Elizabeth (Libbie), are buried in Striker Cemetery in Baltimore Township along with their infant daughter and other members of the Hendershott famiiySources: History of Barry County by Hon. W.W. Potter. Nov. I. 1912; Archives of Hastings Banner. Kital Records of Barry County and the Bull Scrapbooks. Hastings Public Library. Striker Cemetery Records. matters. He served a couple of terms as jus­ tice of the peace in Baltimore Township. The first school house at Hendershott Comers was built prior to 1858. when the first records show Thomas Basler as the director. The school was named for the Hendershott family and became Hender­ shott School. Baltimore District No. 4. The first school building was built in 1861 opening for the fall term of that year. At the first annual meeting there was a motion to access 50 cents for each student to help defray the cost of the school. The motion SCHOOLS OF CHOICE HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM The Hastings Area School System is participating in Schools ol Choice lor the 2000-2001 school year. Students who reside in adjoining intermediate school dis­ tricts are eligible to be accepted There aie limited open­ ings available at the secondary level, in the alternative education programs, and elementary grades. There are no openings in special education. Please make your request in writing by January 12,2001 to: Superintendent's Office Hastings Area School System 232 West Grand Street Heatings, Ml 49058 THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Basement Wall Repair by Wall Anchor Basement Waterproofing by B-Dry Z Glass Block V/indows 1 New Window Walls la-sing Sunken Concrete Regrading' 1-800-237-2379 BORY SYS1EN Of S0U7WMST MKHGAN. 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Doherty (P41960) 221 South Broadway Hasting*. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Ermine M. Brown 920 Greenwood St. Middlevile. Ml 49333 616-795-9325 (12/21) Estate of James Edward Brown TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. James Edward Brown, who lived at 21 Roseneath Avenue, Battle Creek, Michigan died 08/31/93. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Timothy L. Tromp, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street. Hasting*. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the oate of publication of this notice. December 13,2000 David L Smith (P20636) P.O. Box 8 Charlotte. Ml 48813 Timothy L. Tromp 501 West Slate Street Hasting*. Ml 49058 616-948-9400 (12/21) YOU ALWAYS PROTECT THE ONES YOU LOVE The security of life insurance, the smiles of your children, the help of your Farm Bureau Insurance agent. The best things in life ore really pretty simple. Call today. J Larry Neil, ’ vCLU, CHFC Mating Your Future Mon PntetMe ▼ 333 W. State Street ▼ Hatbe*!. Ml 4905* CLUB ^0 Horizons Club and Hastings City Bank would like to thank all the local merchants who participate in the Horizons Merchant Discount Program. We encourage our members to shop locally and support their hometown merchants. Acorn Art Gallery Acorn Chiropractic Family Health Clinic Al Fresco Art Meade Auto Sales, Inc. B-B’s Shoe Repair B&K Discount Babylon Hair & Tanning Back Door Deli Back Street Kitchen Barlow Florist Beijing Restaurant Bdlevnc Glass Service Bentley’s Party Store Big “C" Fish House Restaurant । Bishop’s Income Tax Bob’s Grill & Restaurant Body Images by Choice Bos Discount Auto Brian’s Tire Sen ice ( CJ’s Pizzeria Caledonia Auto Parts Caledonia Hardware Caledonia Subway Cappon’s Quick Mart Shell Oil Cinder Hallmark Clayton’s Auto Sales Cloverdale General Store > Cone Zone Country Town Floral County Seat Lounge Creative Juices Pollen Studio & Gifts Crocl’s Automotive Dakota Country Crafts ) Denny's KP Saloon t DeVries Insurance Agency Diana's Place Dorothy’s Hair Styling Dreisbach Pontiac/OIdsmobi lc/ GMCTruck Electronic Sen ices Inc. Essential Bean ' Famous Flooring & Interiors Faro’s Pizza Finch's Auto Alignment Floral Designs of Hastings Fortune Chef Restaurant Frost Healing & Cooling 4-Star Video f Fruin’s Pharmacy & Radio Shack Furniture Repair & Rcfinishing by Stuart Gavin Chevrolet/ Buick/Pontiac, Inc. Gavin Ford/Mcrcury, Inc. Gilmore Jewelers Golf Etc. Greg’s Get-lt-N-Go Hair We are Harlequin Hair Fashions Harrison's Marine & Storage Hastings Antique Mall, Inc. Hastings Bowl Hastings Cinema 4 Hastings Hower Shop Hastings Office Supplies Hastings Radio Shack & Computer Center Hastings Sweeper Shop Heart's Desire Gift Boutique Home Style Buffet Honey tree Farms Hulst A Sons Dry Cleaners ICS Travel J&K Yard and Sport Jackson Western Wear & English. Too J-Ad Graphics Jensen Marine JH Photographic Studio Jolly’s Bar & Grill J.P.’s Hair Gallery K-C’s Footwear & Sports Kent Oil & Propane Kenyon Sales & Sen ice Kevin's Draperies & Fine Furniture King’s Music Center Kleaniew Replacement Windows Lcgacv for a Lifetime M-66 Tire Mace Pharmacy . Inc. Maple Valley Computer Center Maple Valley Concrete Products. Inc. Maple Valley Implement. Inc. Mar-Jay Collectibles MC Auto Repair & Towing Mexican Connexion Restaurant Michael Kinney Plumbing Middle Villa Inn Middleville Hora! & Gift Miller's Carpet & Furniture Mills Landing. Inc. Mostcllcr Graphics. Inc. Movie Station Mulberry Fore Mussers Service Nashville Family Chiropractic Center Nashville Medical CenterDeborah Dell. D.O., Eldon Newmyer. D.C. Nashville Subway Northland Optical Overholt & Assoc.-Art 1 Pct World Petersen Enterprises, Lid. Pharmacy Care-ftetoors Market Plezall Restaurant & Lounge Professional Pharmacy Progressive Graphics Rainbow's End Yam, Crafts &( Variety Razor’s Edge Ritsema Trailer Sales & Service River Bend Travel Agency ( Bruce A. Sexton, D.D.S. Scoop Ice Cream Shear Pleasure Hair Designers Shell Quick Mart-Nashvillc Sherman Street Auto Parts Sherry’s Hair Care Short Cuts Sing’s Country Store Sisters Fabrics Snider Communication Inc. Something Special by Kathy SOS Office Supply Styles R Us Superette Thomapple Floral Thomapple Lake Trading Post । Tires Plus Touch of Country Lid. Two Js Van’s Auto Service Vermontville Hardware Robin Vaughan, D.D.S. Village Grocery Vitale’s Pizza Wayland Carpet & Appliance Wayland Chevrolet Wayland Dry Cleaners Wayland Floral & Gifts Inc. Wayland Phillips 66 Service Welton’s Heating & Cooling White’s Photography Wilder Auto Service Yankee Springs Golf Course �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursaay.Decetnoer 21. 2000 Area spikers meet on court < «me h lliink 11 il Let love be in your hearts during this time of year Christmas is all about love. Words such as sharing, caring, giving and thinking could be used to describe this great holiday, but if you want to get right down to it, love is the only word you need to describe what Dec. 25 is ail about. I am reminded of this during shopping visits (seeing how people feel inside by giving to others), through listening to the words of friends, co-workers, family members or other common folk (one co­ worker and friend even told me that his Christmas was made perfect by taking his grandson to Disney World), by seeing those who brave the extreme cold to help others change a tire or by listening to Christmas carols and reflecting upon what this time of year truly means. Love is everywhere and Christmas is full of it. Embrace the feeling and try to remember it all year long. Remember why we celebrate this time of season and help others to do the same. One's love for an entire world can truly be amazing as we learn each and every day. Our wish for all is peace and happiness for 365 days this year. Help others lives to become a little warmer and happier. Help others to smile, Christmas reminds us how therapeutical smiling can actually be. Remember those people in dire need, make yourself a present and pass that present on to others. This year’s Christmas Um is very long, but it should be even bigger. Each night when we give thanks to all who have touched us, there is always at least one that we forget To do an entire year would be an impossible task, but the attempt in this case will just have to do. So here are gifts from Santa, and his special helpers, to those he and they have remembered: Dan Ruerge: A custom CD that includes Merle Haggard's "When You're Running Down Our Country", "The Girl from Ipanema", "Candy Man" and "Daddy's Drinkin' Up Christmas", a big bone for Milt, the first basket in 2001, a house planted right by the Devil's Soupbowl and an all-expense paid trip to next summer's Chicago Blues Festival. Hal Buerge: A Saxon roster that includes sizes and weights, a golf game with Bo Schembechler, a publisher for your book, inspiring poems to last a whole year long and a Wolverine victory in the Citrus Bowl versus Auburn. Jolie aud Corey Crittenden: A coffee maker for the bam, a pairing with Tiger Woods in 2015, more Pok-e-Mon cards, time together and an autographed color photo of Congressman Nick Smith. Jon Gambee: A radio talk show with your good friend Rush, a Maple Valley State championship in football in 2001 and a Bil’y Bass that continually says "I'm a Uniter, Not a Divider." Bob, Carol and Maeve Dwyer: An expense paid trip to the great town of Ann Arbor on a beautiful fall day, some interesting court cases for Barry County, five sponge tosses free of charge if thr Chamber lets me return and tickets to George W. Bush's inaugural ball. Elaine Gilbert: Even more thrilling Reminder fronts, valuable time with your grandchildren, a VHS tape of "Annie" and a spot in Garden City’s Hall of Fame right alongside Mike Maciasz, Kevin Kramis and that guy who planted the first K Mart. Jeanette Healy: A Stanley Cup for our Wings in 2001 with the game-winner being tallied by our man "Shanny." Perry Hardin: A Lions win over da Bears this week and a run at the Super Bowl title, a special degree so we can call vou Dr. Hardin and my expert picks for the pigskin as we held closer toward crunch time. Hastings Presbyterian Church: Improved service in the coming year, improved softball play for the upcoming season and plenty of smiles as we shake hands each Sunday. Joe Williams: A job as a curator of an art museum, an autograph copy of Ws memoirs, power for an improved Green Party and center ice tickets to see the hockey Wings and those Broncos. Carrie Hendershot: Plenty of warm blankets, bottles. Furbys and cuddly clothing, a Dy-Dee diaper service and plenty of cool music such as Pearl Jam. Shawna Hnbbarth: A cool car that gels you from story A to story B. additional free time and awesome tasting cookies like the ones that you gave to Santa. Fred Jacobs: Tickets to a farewell party for Bill Clinton, good news for Rotary 2001 and maybe a singing engagement at George Ws inaugural ball. (Maybe you can hitch a ride with that Dwyer guy) John Jacobs: A wrestling handbook, cool fronts for the Ad-visor and a couple of Redskin championship moments in the upcoming seasons. Steve Jacobs: A lunch date with Wayne Fontes, warmth inside that new house and a trip to this spring's Final Four which your Spartans will win (73­ 71 over Duke). Joyce and Jim Ryan: A happy and restful retirement which includes plenty of time with the grandchildren and a return to glory for our Maize and Blue. Jon Jacobs: A trip to the "Big Apple** (since the first one was spoiled), a new road that runs from Kalamazoo to Hastings, a playoff appearance for our Detroit Pistons and a new basketball coach for ihe University of Michigan. Walt Jemison: Decaf that doesn't taste like useless, warm, brown water, an expense paid trip to Mardi Gras and a new golf game that comes with a trip to this spring's Masters. Patricia Johns, Mike and Elena: Some award-winning assignments (for both the current journalist and the one in training), a segment on NPR, crayons for our banner in the 2001 Corporate Games and plenty of cute Pets of the Week to last an entire year. Steve Steward: More time with Mason, some hitting tips for softball 2001 (just kidding, maybe Tim Newsted should help you with this), muze that never losses its wonderful beat and thanks for helping me to find a solid home. Bill Love: A return to glory for the Michigan State football program, many dingers for the Charlotte baseball team in 2001 and hole-in-ones at both the Hastings Country Club and River Bend. Mary McDonough: A publisher for your book, a man that you will meet on those Colorado slopes, ai intellectual equal and great security for he future. Helen Modry: A man with smarts, money and compass on, more scats at the "Big House**, a free ticket for lunch every day at Wendy's and men in the near buff to put on the front of those Lakewood News. Jenni Cook served for 15 straight points to guide Hastings High School's varsity volleyball team past Delton Kellogg last Wednesday in play in Hastings. Cook, a senior, opened the second game serving for the Saxons and by the time she was through, so was the match. Hastings prevailed 15-7,15-0. Cook's 15 service points included 8 aces. Jenni Cook (1) gave the Saxons great service in the second game with the Panthers. "Our serving was there in the second game and our talking increased," Hastings coach Gina McMahon said. Senior Katie Noteboom had 2 kills in the second and finished with 4 in the match. Senior Larissa Carr added 3 kills, all in the First game. Cook had 7 assists in the First game and ended with 9 assists. McMahon said her team.in the First game "started off very slow and did not play Hastings volleyball," as they had hoped to do. A Hg crowd, a first home match and n&hoSgpnctMaasMhMwo days leading up to the match could have been factors, she said. "We needed to pick it up and in the second game that showed." McMahon said. Still there are areas that the Fust-year coach feels her Saxons need to improve in. "We're still looking for more consistent passing to our setter," McMahon said. "That prevents us from running play, and scoring off of them. We also need to increase our blocking." The Saxons have a few days to work on those things as their next competition is Thursday, Ian. 4, at Hudsonville. Jennie Weyenberg (13) pushes the ball over the net as Lisa Wilcockson (5) stands by her side. Varsity Saxons break out; beat Rangers in hoops Lisa Wilcockson (5) sets the ball for Delton in action last week at Hastings High School. .... ... =s=aaasi ";nr. a J-Ad Graphics SPORTS DEPT, wishes everyone... oiuoems at Delton Kellogg Tuesday night wanted to wish everybody a Merry Christmas. Hastings’ Katie Noteboom (7) goes for a block versus Delton’s Lisa Wilcockson (5). Christmas! Hastings basketball fans are hoping that Tuesday’s 83-57 home triumph over Forest Hills Central is a breakout performance that the blue and gold can use for its future hardcourt battles. The Saxons (2-2, 1-1 in the O-K White) did just about everything right in the 26-point win: rebound, defend, attack and contribute as a team. It was no surprise that Hastings coach Don Schils had few concerns to speak about. "We played like a totally different team,** Schils said. "We attacked and took it strong to the hole, our defense was stifling and we beat them on the boards." Schils said his squad has been "passive" in recent outings such as last Friday's 57­ 40 home defeat to Hudsonville. But on Tuesday, the Saxons showed a little bit of everything, receiving big efforts from a number of players. SAXONS, cont. on page 11 Dustin Terrel (50) tallied a team-high 29 points in the Saxon win on Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.December 21.2000 - Page 11 Eagles last second shot punishing for Delton Pather eagers A Robert Boyle basket with 11 seconds left gave the host Delton Kellogg basketball team what appeared to be the game-winner Tuesday night versus nonconfcrence foe Schoolcraft. Boyle's hoop put the Panthers ahead 64-63, but the Eagles were not finished. First Matt Kragt made a free throw with five seconds left to tie the score, 64­ 64. Then Jason Ballentine rebounded Kragt's second free throw attempt and sank a short jumper as time expired to give his squad a 66-64 triumph. It was a tough defeat for coach Jim Hogoboom's crew as the effort was certainly one of a winner. It was also tough to swallow because it was the second straight game that Delton has seen its hopes dashed in the final seconds. Against the Eagles, four Panthers scored double figures as Boyle tallied 19, Rod Reynolds 14, Scott Styf II and Chris Gillfilian 10. Ballentine topped Schoolcraft with 16 points, 12 coming in the second half. Delton held a 17-13 lead after the first quarter and was up 31-28 at the half. Six Panthers scored in the first half with Gillfilian leading the charge with 6 markers. A Ballentine three-point play tied things up 31-31 with 7:49 to play in the SAXONS...continued from page 10 Eric VanDerMolen scored a season-high 17 points including five in the first quarter as the blue and gold went ahead 17-15. Schils also liked the fact that his 5-11 junior guard "penetrated" and "passed for easy baskets." Senior center Dustin Terrel also received high marks for his 29-point effort. Terrel was 4-for-5 on three-pointers and scored 20 of his markers*during the senior guard pulled down 4 rebounds, dished out 2 assists and "made good decisions," according to his coach. On the defensive end, Hastings double teamed FHC's star, Kevin Murphy, and that paid dividends. Murphy was held to just 17 points. From the free throw line, the Saxons also found success, canning 23-of-30 attempts. "We clicked in all areas tonight," Schils said. The win was huge, coming off Hastings' 57-40 "tentative" loss at home last Friday to Hudsonville. Top scorers in that game were Bowman with 12 and Fulmer with 10. Hastings plays at Wayland Union Friday and then returns to the court Friday, Jan. 5, to face Zeeland at Zeeland. second half. Two other Saxons tallied double figures, as Zac Fulmer pushed across 13 and Dustin Bowman added 10. But defense was also a key factor. Schils said. "All the way around, it was our best defensive effort" Hastings led by 10 at the half, 41-31, but held FHC to just six points in the third quarter to sprint out to a 62-37 advantage. "The defense was stifling and we were rebounding," Schils explained. Fulmer collected 12 caroms, Terrel 8 and Leland Jennings pounded the glass for 7. Schils said Jennings* play was his best of this season thus far. Josh DesVoignes also had a strong outing, especially in the second half. The Delton's Rod Reynolds (50) takes it In hard to the hole as a pair of Eagles defend third quarter, but Delton managed the next seven points with an powering score by Reynolds inside (33-31), a jumper by Boyle (35-31) and a sweet dish from Boyle to Reynolds (38-31) being the key plays in the drive. Reynolds and Boyle combined for Delton's first 10 points during the third quarter. Still, Schoolcraft was able to hang close and a basket by Lee McNally with four seconds remaining in the third put the Eagles in charge. 5149. ’ The Eagles connected for the first two baskets of the fourth quarter (55-49 with seven minutes to play), but Boyle and Reynolds continued to fire and connect. A Reynolds putback at 5:38 cut Schoolcraft's lead to two (55-53) and a Boyle trifecta at 4:20 made it a one-point Eagle advantage, 58-57. Eric VanDerMolen (24) takes it to the hole in Friday's game versus Hudsonville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Zac Fulmer (54) has been doing a banner job offensively as well as on the glass. (Photo by Perry Hardin) StM. ot Michigan Probate Court Barry County Circuit Court-Family Division PUBLICATION OF NOTICE File No. 2000-2301B-DE In the matter of Leslie M Raber. Deceased S.S.# 366 20 2302 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose inter­ est in the matter may be barred or affected by the following Take notice on January 10. 2001. at 2:30 p.m.. BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Construction Season has Ended Jack Lenz 21 Years of Service The 2000 construction season final­ ly ended on November 30th. The good weather allowed all sched­ uled construction work to be com­ pleted before winter. The final quantities for the 2000 construction season are listed below. jack Lenz will retire on December 30. 2000 from the Barry county Road Commission. His 21 years of dedicated service Is appreciated by tne employees at the Road Commission, jack served on the Charlton Park Board as part of his Road Commissioner duties and Is retiring to pursue his personal Interests. Good luck and leave some fish for the rest of us. Mlles Paved I I Mlles sealed I1 I 1 / I i , I Mlles Paved and Sealed (not included above) Total Mlles Repaired Bridge Decks Replaced Yards of Cravei 7.81 71.45 18.14 97.40 1 89.506 the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition requesting that Judy DeGroote of 1100 Coats Grove Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058 be appointed personal -apresentative of the Estate of Leslie M Raber deceased, who lived at 3192 Woodruff Road Hastings. Michigan 49058. and who died Aug 18. 2000. and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated May 9. 1995 be admitted to pro bate It ts also requested fret the heirs at law of said deceased be determined Creditors of the decedent are notified mat all claims against me estate wiH be forever barred unless presented Judy DeGroote. named person­ al representative, or to bom me Probate Court at 220 W Court Street. Sute 302. Hastings. Ml 49058. and the named1 proposed personal repre­ sentative wrthri 4 months of me date of publica­ tion of this notice December 20. 2000 SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE & LONGTREET Richard J Hudson (P15220) 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945 3495 Judy DeGroote by Richard J Hudson 1100 Coats Grove Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945 3684 (12/21) Robert Boyle led the Panthers with 19 points, with a relentless approach on the offensive end. When plowing your driveway... The employees of the Road Commission would like to thank all residents of Barry County for their cooperation with the detours and delays that were necessary to safe­ ly repair the roads. A big thank you to all 16 townships for their continued support of the local road system as well as to the county board of commissioners. Without this help tne work shown above would not have been possi­ ble. THANK YOU The Barry County Road Commission would appreciate your help when plowing, shoveling or Plowing snow from your driveway. Please do not push snow across county roads, inevitably snow gets built up on the opposite shoulder and creates a hazard for our drivers. Also for your convenience, if you place the snow from your driveway on the right hand side when facing the county road, our plow trucks won't throw as much snow back into your fresh­ ly cleaned drive when they plow the shoulders. Thank you. your cooperation Is greatly appreciated. FALL-WINTER 2000-01 Did You Know mat the Barry County Road Commission uses approximately 5200 tons of salt for snow and Ice control each winter? used approximately 10.300 yards of sand for snow and Ke control each winter? uses a mixture of 6 parts sand to 1 part salt as well as straight salt on paved countv roads’ uses a mixture of 9 parts sand to 1 part salt pn all gravel country reads? uses up to 20 tandem nxle ten yard trucks. 4 motor graders. <- 1-ton trucks and 3 front end loaders all at one time to clear winter storms? performs many other duties when not plowing snow In the winter Including cutting trees and brush from the road­ sides. patching roads, fixing washouts and drainage problems, maintaining all equipment, facilities and grounds’ aoJIsfejy-s Are you Building a Public or Private Road? The Road commission has specifica­ tions for all newly constructed roads if the Road Commission is to assume maintenance, if the new road you are building is going to be private, then you need to consult tne planning and zoning office for your area where you can obtain pri­ vate road specifications specific to your location. Mailboxes vs. snowplows Contrary to popular belief, the truck drivers at the Road Commission do oat alm for your mailbox when plowing the roadsides. It is very difficult tn see when plowing snow In these trucks, and more often man not It Is the snow that hits the mailbox rather than one of our plows your understanding, that this is not intentional and that tne drivers do not keep score or nave betting pools to see who can claim the most mailboxes. Is appreciated Driveway Permits Driveway Permits are permits Issued by the Road commission that allow landowners access to countv roads. These permits allow tne Road commission to determine If a culvert Is required and mat tne driveway is visible for oncoming traffic Landowners are allowed to choose the location of tnelr driveway as long as tne sight distance requirements are met Culverts for driveways on public ruad right of ways can be purchased from the Road Commission 2000 Road commissioners Norman Jack Lenz, Chairman Donald F. willcutt, vice-Chalr David Dykstra. Member The County Board of commission­ ers appoints the Road commis­ sioners to slx-year terms. The Road Commissioners meet every other Tuesday at tne Road Commission at 9:00 a.m. The public is always wel­ come. �Pafl« 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday.December 21.2000 Lakeshore spikes Lakewood Once again it was classic confrontation between volleyball rivals Lakewood and Stevensville Lakeshore Saturday afternoon in the finals of the Lakeshore Tournament. The two teams have met frequently in recent yean in matches that have gone the distance and a few of those battles have even been staged in the post-season tournaments. Saturday's match went three games before the host Lancers prevailed 15-11, 14-16 and 15*12. To reach the finals the Lady Vikings ousted St. Joseph 15-7. 15-5. Mendon 15-6, 15-4 and Three Rivers 15-1, 15-5 in pool play Niles (in the Gold divuion) 15­ 1, 15-9 in the quarterfinals and Hanover Horton 15-1, 15-7 in the semifinals. "I was real pleased with our overall play,** Lakewood coach Kellie Rowland said. "We made great improvement." Leading the team in attacking was Stephanie Maciasz (55 kills), Keagan Krauss (16) and Audra Love (16). PANTHERS...continued from page 11 A Boyle block led to a Scott Styf basket at 3:51 which gave the home team a 59-58 lead. Styf also powered one in at 2:20, again putting his squad up by one, 62-61. Ballentine was relentless down the stretch and his hoop with 55 seconds to play tied the score at 63-63. Later he would sink the shot that dashed the Panthers' hopes. Schoolcraft also won the junior varsity game, 69-58. Delton: Robert Boyle 6 (1) 6-11 19, J.T. Charron 2 0-0 4. Chris Gillfilian 5 0-0 10. Kevin Lillibndgc 0 1-2 1. Jud Stephens 2 1-2 5, Rod Reynolds 5 4-6 14. Scon Stvf 5 1-3 11. Totals: FG 24 (1), FT 13-24=64 KVA Panthers square off... Two free throws made during the final seconds gave Parchment a 56-54 win over Delton Kellogg last Friday in Kalamazoo Valley Association varsity basketball action in Parchment. "It was a tight ballgame all the way through," Delton coach Jim Hogoboom said. "It was a pretty well played basketball game." Delton led by seven points (43-36) after three quarters, but the host Panthers tallied 20 markers in the fourth quarter to earn the victory*. Robert Boyle led Delton with 17 points and made a basket with seven seconds remaining to knot the score at 54-54. Rod Reynolds added 12 points including 10 in the third quarter. It was Panthers pin two to mat Delton's wrestlers pinned two area opponents Dec. 19, defeating Maple Valley 45-34 and Lakewood s B team SO27. Winnen against Maple Valley were Tyler Harris at 103 (pin in 27 seconds), John TerMeer at 119 (pin in 2:21), Joel Crookston at 135 (pin in 3:20), Jason Erb at 140 (5-2 decision), Jon Heethuis at 145 (pin in 44 seconds), David Overbeek at 189 (pin in 1:50), Aaron Schallhom at 2:15 (pin in 1:38) and Bill Ferris at 275 (pin in 43 seconds). Panther victories against Lakewood came from Trevor Pease at 103 (pin in 3:21), John TerMeer at 119 (7-6 decision), Gary Herbert at 119 (pin in 29 seconds), Jon Heethuis at 145 (pin in J :49), Jim Sweat at 160 (void) Jeff Erb at 171 (14-1 decision), David Overbeek at 189 (pin in 1:22), Aaron Schallhom at 215 (pin in 5:08) and Bill Ferris at 275 (pin in 1:07). Schoolcraft 66, Delton 64 Schoolcraft 13-15-23-15=66 Delton 17-14-18-15=64 Schoolcraft: Dave Murrey 0 2-2 2, Mike Garrison 2 5-6 9, Shane Santek 5 1-2 11, Jesse Tien 4 3-5 11, Matt Kragt 1 4-8 6, Mark Rasmussen 1 0-0 2, Jason Ballentine 7 2-3 16, Lee McNally 4 0-1 8. Totals: FG 24. FT 18-29=66 Gold team’s Grapplers third at Coldwater In a six team tournament in Coldwater last Saturday, Hastings wound up third with one wrestler going 5-0 and three other wrestler* going 4-1. GRAPPLERS, cont. page 13 Hastings as a team went 3-2. Allegan finished 5-0, Stevensville Lakeshore 4-1, Battle Creek Central 2-3, Coldwater 1-4 and Union City 0-5. Chris Brown was a perfect 5-0 at 125. Three other Saxons, Chad Ferguson, Matt Lipstraw and Rob Baker, went 4-1. Mike Case and Jake Friddle each collected three wins. streak continues The seventh grade Gold basketball team defeated Grandville 30-21, its fourth consecutive win. Scoring for the Saxons were Eric Gillispie with 12 points, David Peterson with 6, Jesse Lemon with 5, J.J. Quick with 3, Brian McKeown with 2 and Steve Peurach with 2. Scott Coleman pulled down 6 rebounds, David Gallagher 4, McKeown made 3 steals and Brandon Black was stellar on defense. The Gold is now 4-2. 8th Grade Gold... "We wrestled fairly well considering several missed practices during the week because of the weather." Hastings coach Mike Goggins said. "Mike Case suffered his first losses of the year to State qualifiers from Coldwater and Allegan." Head coach Mike Goggins and assistant Dennis Redman evaluate the wrestling between the Hastings Saxons and the Lowell Red Arrows. Grandville won a 47-29 game versus the Gold. Andrew Vincent scored 11 points, Derek Caldwell 6, Andy Griggs 4, Tyler Jiles 2, Chad Girrbach 2, Scott Allerding 2 and Andy Kelly 2 for Hastings. Brandon Johnson had 6 rebounds and Vincent made 3 steals. Sixth graders move to 3-2 The Hastings sixth grade girls basketball team in the YMCA Spirit League have opened with a 3-2 record. Hastings first win came against Gull Lake, 23-20. Free throws helped Hastings next to score a 17-16 triumph over Lakewood. The third and fourth games were defeats to Battle Creek Lakeview (21-9) and St. Philip (35-15). In the fifth contest. Hastings pulled out a last minute win over Coldwater. 15-12. All players have scored during the first five games. Season totals are Dana Shilling (22), Erica Swartz (18), Leanne Pratt (17), Nicole Mead (9). Molly Wallace (5), Katee McCarthy (5), Kaleigh Delcotto (2) and Ashley Hartman (1). Mike Case waits for the referee to make the call during his match at 145. The Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission will accept applications from interested citizens for a vacant position on the Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission. Applications may be obtained at the Barry County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, and must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on January 4, 2001, floppier flohdays * [ ^9^15796503701 ' Earn $9.65 per hour while you learn loin the nursing assistant class at Thomapple Manor and make a difference in the lives of others. The class will be held January IS through January 30and is not in session on weekends After successful completion of state testing, wage will increase to $10.65 per hour To ensure the safety of our residents and staff, all appli­ cants are subject to criminal background checks and drug screens. Apply for this opportunity in person by January 9 at: Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 c&ibrnapplc LOVE...continiMMl from page 10 Mark Nabozny: My build and strength to help guide the Panthers to more post-season glory in the coming campaigns. Also more title moments for our Broncos and a whistle that always makes the right calls. Ray Page: More glory for the athletic teams in Middleville, more victories for the Victors and a Talk Show with Hal Buerge that we can call From Reed City's finest. Brian Reynolds: A cabinet post under your good friend George W. and seats behind home plate at opening day at Comerica Park. Brad Scobey, Chris and Brandi Sue: A role in a Mafia movie that is a Should You Have LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE? For Free Brochure Call 1-800-286-0812 ‘Riverview ‘Balloons Scenic Fights Oner Barry County • BALLOON RIDES • COMPANY PICNICS • SALE PROMOTIONS • SPECIAL EVENTS (Jilt Certificates - - Get a a < Qi ’ Panther Chris Gillfilian was one of four Delton players who scored double figures versus Schoolcraft. 616/948-8847 Holiday _ ^w^Jrk J j ~ Loan up to $5,000 at National I — Bank of Hastings. I 2 Y We’ve made it easy. Just see a loan x \ [ I g 0 gg j, \ \ \ I J officer and fill out an application for same-day approval / S 11.25% Simple Interest* 11835% APR** We will be closed Sot, Dec. 23, and Mon., Dec. 25, and Jan. 1,2001. •All loans subject to credit appro* al $125 00 prepaid finance charge » ill impact Annual percentage Rale (APR) For example, on a S5.000 loan for 36 months, with OPTIONAL single credit life u,d accident and health insurance, the payment would be 5179.45 with an effectne APR of 12 835%. total finance charges of SI 121 T7 Offer docs not apply to cur­ rent NBH leans Offer expires December 31. 2000 •‘Assumes $5,000 borrowed O AT IO N A L (Hastings 36 months repayment NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2001 BUDGET Please take notice that on December 28, 2000, at 11:00 a.m., the Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2001 coun­ ty budget during the regular Board of Commissioners meeting in the Commission Chamber, Courthouse, Hastings, Ml. The proposed 2001 budget is avail­ able for public inspection during normal hours al. the County business '--floor of the Administrator's offio Courthouse, Hastin Executive Home for Rent Large 3-bedroom residence close to Hastings. Home has large kitchen and adjoining living room, family room with bar area, 2 full baths and 2-car garage. Send written reply to Box Z, Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 sure box office hit (that will also bring in some helpful money), crossword puzzles, shopping trips at the mall, dinner out (every once in awhile) and many happy times to keep things well, happy. Alberta Curtis: Special moments with the grandchildren, beautiful flowers and special thanks for things such as cookies, a button sown and time with a very special friend. Shelly Sulser: Photo credentials for an Indigo Girls concert, a new truck and maybe a cabinet post in W'x administration. Jodi Taggart, Carrie and Austla: Again... plenty of warm blankets, boules and cuddly clothing. We also give you a "real" landlord who can lake care of things... right away. 3-oa-3 Basketball Players and Fans: A vastly improved tournament in 2001 that will include appearances by Tony Bowne, Joe Smith, the national champion MSU Spartans and a great Saxon legend. Lew Lang. Mike Vickery: Dual processors and Via Voice, an expresso machine for work, cool music and games for the computers and a well-deserved vacation to someplace warm like Jamaica. Bobbi Wilkins: Great direction for Summerfest 2001, a Gold medal for the Corporate Games bowling event that you are sure to win and a flow of ads that never stops for our J-ad publications. Don Wilkins: A second week of doer camp so you can finally shoot a deer and a bigger apartment. WML Broncos: Great success (with many MAC tides) from track (saw hello to coach Shaw), to gymnastics, to football, to hoops, to baseball and to everything else in a banner 2001 sports year. David Young: More time to spend on your computer, teaching in the classroom and al the athletic events plus fifty cents for the hard work that you put in every day, especially Wednesday. Ruth Zachary: Brisk sales of your art. a house that doesn't fall apart and a magic notepad that makes even the worst board meeting bearable. We also want to give presents to all the young adults we meet along the way, all the people we encounter on our special journeys and all the people who make life so special and lovable. To all we have mentioned and to all we have not: Merry Christmas... Happy New Year... All You Need Is Love... Well Talk To You Soon. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday December 21. 2000 - Page 13 GRAPPLERS...continued from page 12 Goggins said improvement can be seen every time his young squad hits the mat. "We are young (starting five freshman and just two seniors), but we are gaining confidence." The remaining Sixon wrestlers traveled to Olivet last Saturday with 17 of the 23 placing in their respective weight classes. Tom Rowse won a championship at 103, while Mike Kieffer (275), Caleb Case (119), Justin Carley (140), Drew Richardson (145). Andrew Ferguson (160), Nick Storm (171) and B.J. Donnini (215) were runners-up. Hastings' next mat competition is Jan. 4 with a home dual versus Hudsonville. On Saturday, Jan. 6 the Saxons will host the L.H. Lamb Tournament. Arrows dart Saxons... Hastings' Scott Redman attempts to lock up his competition in a match at 125. SCORES Thursday Mixed King Pins 41; Brown and Sons 36; Just Us 36; Hastings Bowl 35 1/2; Who’s Up 33 1/2; Team 11 33; Daiscd and Confuzcd 32;Oops 31; Heavy Sets 29; Red Eyes 27; Andersons 19; Bye 0. Men’s Good Games and Series - C. Van­ Houten 231-613; B. Kirby 216-576; J. Hansen 199-545; C. Mugndgc 171; F. Wag­ ner 153. Women’s Good Games and Series - C. Swinkunas 210-487; H. Service 176-474; L. McClelland 187-445; D. Hansen 135­ 363; E. Gillespie 72-205; S. Tcuncsscn 177; S. Merrill 176; M. Hodcs 167; J. Rablcy 155; V. Brown 148; B. Sexton 146; L. Miller 136; R. Brown 127. Tuesday Mixed Welton’s 4-0; Just For Fun 4-0; Hastings Bowl 3-1; Plumbs 3-1; Alley Cats 1-3; TVCCU 1-3; Consumers Concrete 0-4; Misfits 0-4. Mens High Game and Series - L. Porter 237; G. Heard 236-640; J Maurer 1X4-514; K. Phenix 266-6X4; L. Burch 190; T. Carter 207. Womens High Game and Series - E. Vancssc 211-554; E. Carter 179; L. Salazar 187-466; V. Thompson 155-412. Senior Citizens Bowling Fncnd 42-18; Hall’s 40-20; Jcsick 37.5­ 22.5; Wieland 37.5-22.5; #1 Senior 35-25; Woodmansee 34-26; M-M’s 30-30; But­ terfingers 30-30; Nash 29.5-30.5; Pm Pals 29- 31; Kucmpcls 27.5-32.5; King Pins 26­ 34; Girrbach s 24-36; Schlachtcr 21-39; Peg Legs 20-40; Lcthcoc 17-43. Women's High Game - V. Brow n 161; C. Bonnema 158; G. Potter 191; D. Greenfield 161; S. Merrill 168; C. Stuart 168; N. Boni­ face 196; Y. Chccscman 160; N. Bechtel 156; M. bames 156; M. Wieland 165; M. Matson 167; S. Pennington 187; H. Service 159; F. Girrbach 159; J. Kasinsky 166; K. Colvin 158. Women's High Series - G. Potter 45i; S. Merrill 457; C. Stuart 466; N. Boniface 560; Y. Chccscman 462; S. Pennington 503; H. Service 452; F. Girrbach 453. Men’s High Game - D. Stuart 190; N. Thaler I9X; R Wieland 175; J. Beckwith 172; M. Schonddmaycr 169; G. Yoder 195; R. Nash 161; L. Markley 174; W. Birman 179; B Akers 201; B. Terry 216; R. Nash 169; G. Forbes 191; C. Haywood 202; R. Schlachtcr 172; G. Waggoner 179; D. Edwards 167. Men's High Series - D. Stuart 485; N. Thaler 505; R Wieland 451; J. Beckwith 4X8; G. Yoder 512; W. Birman 483; B. Akers 503; B. Terry 616; R. Nash 472; G. Forbcy 493; C. Haywood 470; R. Schlachtcr 468; G. Waggoner 473; D Edwards 455. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care 39-21; Sccbcrs 38-22; Misfits 36-24; Eye and Ent 34-26; Girrbach s 32­ 28; Nash Chiro 31 I 2-28 I 2; Mace s Ph 30- 30; Nash "5” Plus 27-33; R R St. Mill 24 I 2-35 I 2. High Games and Series - R. Murphv 198-478; J Decker 177-478; G. Kicnutskc 179-471; D. Sccbcr 166-466; S. Pennington 175-496; L Elliston I9X; K. Becker 178; G Otis 172; E Ulrich 160; J. Doster 141; L. Yoder 163. Thursday Angels True Value Hardware 37-23; Cedar Creek Groc 36-24; Pet World 35.5-24.5; Richies Koffce Shop 35-25. Coleman Agency-Hast­ ings 33.5-26.5; Mills Landing 30-30; Farm­ ers Ins. 28-32; B&R Testing 28-32; Sham­ rock Taxcrn 25-35; Hastings Bowl 24-36; Millers Excaxating 22.5-37.5; Stefano’s Piz­ za 21.5-38.5 High Games and Series - S Greenfield 103; T. Lofuts 205-577; C Gates 130; A Xrcnds IXO-5O2; P Fisher 180; J. Varney 169; N. Kloostcrman 166. T Daniels 191; D. McCollum 188-500; D Gruncrt I47. T Cross 183; B Collier 166; S. Reid 163; V. Goodenough 164; B Cuddahcc IX6;T Pen­ nington 199-516; D Bartimus 196; C. Hay­ ward 181; L. Perry 177; M. Winick 143; V. Brown 167; C. McGinn 173; L. Barnum 191-528; J. Gasper 200-^27. Recreation Bowling #3 Hastings Bowl 43. Kevin Kronics 37. Freeport Elevator 36 and The Krunchcrs 31. That ends the first half of our season. Good Games and Series were: J. Cook Jr. 20X-547; H. Wattles 500; S. Anger 500; T. Gray 236-211-639; Danni D. 205-535 and Nate K. 236-594 Sunday Night Mixed Not Rock Bottom 40; Red Dog 39 I /2; 4 Horsemen 38; Thunder Alley 37; Team 4 35; Happy Hookers 30 1/2; Thee Froggcrs 30 1/2; Flambays 28; Matrix 27; Double K’s 26; Sunday Snoozcrs 26; All 4 Fun 25 1/2; Friends 25 1/2; Lucky Strikes 23; Side Kicks 20 1/2. Women’s High Games and Series - D. Snyder 207-580; K Kuhlman 182-515; L. Falconer 211-510; E Hammontrcc 187­ 495; D Gray 172-488; S. Sanborn 214; B. Kirby 185; M. Simpson 162; K. Stenberg 162; S. Pennington 161; L. Bozc 149. Men’s High Games and Series - C. San­ born 286-632; B Hubbell 204-575; A. Thompson 212-557; C. Pennington 217­ 555; M. Cross 212-553; B. Miller 202-545; R. Argo 186-503; L. Bchrndt 222; B. Kirby 215; D. Snyder 1X6: C. Shook 185; R. Sny­ der 179; E. Gates 166; P. Valdez 135. State-ranked Lowell took down Hastings 61-12 last Thursday in O-K White Conference wrestling action in Lowell. The two winners for Hastings were Chad Ferguson at 103 and Mike Case at 145. Goggins, however, was not too disappointed. ’’Despite the final score, we wrestled fairly well," Goggins said. "Several matches we lost were very close. Lowell has too much experience for our young team." Case’s victory was an impressive one, according to his coach. "Mike continues to lead the team with a very aggressive style, pinning State qualifier J.J. Wider in the first period," Goggins said. Saxon Dan Cary looks to keep his Red Arrow foe on the mat in action at 119. Hastings hoopsters finish second The Hastings fifth grade YMCA girls basketball team took second place at the St. Philip pre-season tournament in Battle Creek Dec. 9-10. The tournament included teams from Hastings. Coldwater. Marshall at St. Philip. In the first game. Hastings defeated Coldwater 16-12 in overtime. Leading the way for Hastings for Audrey Wakley (8 points and 4 rebounds). Hanna Wood (4 points and 2 rebounds). Brittany Howell (2 points and 4 rebounds). Stephanie Manning (2 points). Calli Carpenter (defense) and Sarah Heuss (defense). Wakley scored ail four of Hastings points in the overtime. In the second game, Hastings met up with St. Philip and fell to the eventual tournament champion 25-12. To earn second place honors. Hastings beat Marshall 12-10. Shinning for Hastings were Hanna Wood (6 points), Audrey Wakley (4 points and 5 rebounds), Megan Lipstraw (5 rebounds). Chelsea Siska (2 points). Danielle Thompson (aggressive play) and Heidi Bustance (aggressive play). YMCA eagers beat Haslett The YMCA third and fourth grade White team won over Haslett Saturday 20-12 to even its season record to 1-1. Bobby Steinke scored 10 points and had 4 rebounds and 2 assists. Ryan Burgdorf tallied 6 points to go along with 6 rebounds. Brad Hayden added 2 points and 8 rebounds, Matt Lewis 2 points and 4 rebounds, Troy Dailey 3 steals and I rebound, Trevor Hcacock 3 rebounds, Jimmy Thompson 2 rebounds. Jacob Bailey 3 rebounds and Ryan Pennington 2 steals and 1 assist. The young Saxons will be home to face Haslett's Gold squad (middle school west gym) Jan. 6. 3rd and 4th Grade Blue... The Blue lost to DeWitt's fourth grader,^ , Leading tne Blue in storing were Dustin Bateson (14 points), Ty'Kalmink (6), Ethan Angus (2) and Dylan McKay (2). Tops on defense against a much taller team were Luke Howell, Chase Delcotto, Riley McLean, Tyler Nelson, Phillip VanZyle and Jerred Rambin. Rebounding was a key factor in the outcome, according to the team’s coaches. Special of the We MATERIALS MANAGER Local Manufacturer in the automotive industry has an immediate opening for a highly motivated materials Manager. Primary responsibilities include materials planning, inventory control, supplier development, and contract negotiations. Qualified candidates will have 3-5 years experience in materials management, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of standard automotive practices. We offer a competitive wage with an excellent benefit package. Send written response to: Ad #117 Reminder c/o J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058_____________________ 95 CHEVY S-10 V-6, STICK. SHARP! < SAW Tkuci- SALES HOURS: Monday A Wednesday untt 8 Tua Thu 8 Fn until 6 Saturday unM 3______ Ym CmcumiK b t Funr Tiuanai.' Call 616-948-8000 Today or tolHroo 1 -888-494-5539 F “O COME, LET US ADORE HIM!” t » FIVE SERVICES ON CHRISTMAS EVE at the Hastings Presbyterian Church Broadway at Center Street “And the Word became flesh and lived among us” (John 1:14) MORNING Traditional Service Contemporary Service HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Message by Pastor Kent Keller "And the Word became flesh" 9:00 a.m. 11:20 a.m. 2001 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE The regular monthly meeting of the Township Board will be held on the second Tuesday of the month at the Township Hall. 885 River Road. Hastings, at 7:00 p.m. January 9 February 13 March 13 April 10 May 6 June 12 July 10 August 14 September 11 October 9 November 13 December 11 Hastings Charter Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services to any disabled individual who wishes to attend a township meeting if notice is given to the Clerk seven days in advance. • NIGHT ■“....... . L Family Service (all ages!) t) - drama: "The Other Wise man" A - (artificial) candle-lighting 7:00 p.m. - Carols - children’s mitten offering * Contemporary Service 8:30 p.m. y - drama. "Stolen Jesus.” by the Drama Team special music by the Praise Team Iff candle-lighting 11:00 p.m. BT Cantata by the Chancel Choir - written by Ryan Casey candle-lighting - directed by Christy LaJoye - broadcast over WBCH �Page 14 - The Hastings Bannei - ThursOay.December 21.2000 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER * 945-9554 ( uni nf / hdiik \ WE HAD A lovely day, celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary. Thank you to al) our friends and family, who we hold dear, sharing this special time with us. We will cher­ ish these memories forever. Merry Christmas and Many Blessings for the New Year. Bob and Donna Kenyon. / or Rciif FULL TIME WORKING, KIND smoker 4c social drinker; looking for room­ mate of same qualities. 2bdr apt, furnished, room for more Have med-lg dog and 2 cats. Sm. pets only. 5250/month includes rent, utilities, possible cable and phone. Call (616)945-3994 leave message for Margo Di­ ane. Day or early evenings only. A’< ill I \ldlt BAY MEADOW CONDO­ MINIUMS: new exciting condos in Gun Lake area. Features of these condos in­ clude 1 or 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, daylight windows, ca­ thedral ceilings in kitchen, great room, oak kitchen, 4 season porch is available and much more. Call Jack Grashuis, 974-6150, 291-4269 or Greenridge Realty 281­ 2100. GOVT FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW or $0 down! Gov’t 4c Bank Repos being sold! OK credit! Call for list­ ings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. < lldlh oll\ LUXURY CONDO IN Or­ lande. Avail. January, Febru­ ary, March?? 1, 2 or 3BDR. Book ASAP. Details (616)945-8739_____________ ( ominunth \ottci\ HOME OWNERS! CREDIT problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improve­ ment, quick closings. Call 7 days/24 hrs. Allied Mort­ gage Capital Corp, 1-800­ 611-3766. Wiiiih (I WANTED TIMBER, top Call today for (517)852-0903 0729. STANDING prices paid. free estimate. 4c (616)838­ CONSTRUCTION/UNEMAN - TO $24 (Cable Hook­ up) Fiber optics, training provided, (616)949-2424, Job- FACTORY/PACKAGING LINE PRODUCTION - to $14/hr., + benefits, 2 shifts, major plant, hiring now, (616)949-2424, Job-Line POSTAL JOBS 59-14.27/HR. + Federal Benefits. No expe­ rience, exam info. Call 1-800­ 461-4987 x F646 8am-9pm Local not guar. WILDLIFE JOBS S8-1WHR. + Federal Benefits. Park Rangers, Security, & Mainte­ nance. No experience for some. For info cal) 1-800-461­ 4987 x F647 8am-9pm Local not guar. Wanltii lt> FREE LOT RENT for 1 yr. 3 BR. $350/mo. Call (616)945­ 8997. FREE CHRISTMAS KITTENS, nice present, tiger, litter trained. (616)948- FREE FULL BRED Rottweil­ er. lyr 4c 4mo. Has all shots. For more information call (616)948-8942. / omul / LOST: FEMALE GOLDEN LAB IN DOWN TOWN HASTINGS AREA. FAMILY DOG. REWARD FOR HER RETURN. (616)948-3079 / dim WANTED TIMBER, top Call today for (517)852-0903 0729. STANDING prices paid. free estimate. 4c (616)838­ \iilumiiti\ i 1991 FORD EXPLORER Ed­ die Bauer series. 4wd, brand new tires, runs great. $4500 (616)948-2348 BLACK 1998 GRAND Am GT: 1 owner, excellent con­ dition inside 4c out. Power everything, sunroof 4c CD player. Grey interior, 86,000 miles, $9,795. (616)891-7874 IN HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDER: 15 years expe­ rience caring for elderly 4c disabled people. For further information 4c appointment, please call Tracy at (616)792- P1ANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. (Joe Mix Piano Service.) Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. STUMP GRINDING: BEST rate around. Fully insured. Call (616)765-3450. CUSTOM SEWING- AL­ TERATION to zippers. Call 945-9712 for appointment. GUITAR/BASS LESSONS AND minor instrument re­ pair. For appt, call (616)962- HANDYMAN SERVICES RESPONSIBLE -LOW RATES." HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODEL­ ING PROJECTS!! CALL <616)948-4093. Mohlh lloilti \ ABANDONED REPO- Bank need someone to assume payments on huge 3 bed­ room home. Will move if necessary. 1-800-672-9604. ABANDONED REPO: BANK needs someone to as­ sume, will move if necessa­ ry. Call Delta Homes, 1-800­ 968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968­ 7376. FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repos­ sessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800­ 672-9604. REPO: MUST SELL Will look at any offer, 3 bedroom^ bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800-672-9604. Dr ivor 4HRISTMAS 4K CWfNANT jrf* TBANSPORT $1,000 Sign-on Bonus for Exp. Company DriverX Teams Start up to 46* Benefits, we'va got ALL the bells A wh/sWes Owner Operators Solos 83e Teams 88c No CDL ■ No Problem Wc School No Money Doxn 1-800-842-0853 Experienced Drivers 1-800-44*1-4394 Owner Operators 1-877-848-6615 Graduate Students 1-800-338-6428 : A’< nl CHRISTIAN FAMILY WITH 2 children, one who had open heart surgery, needs ground level home near Delton schools as soon as possible. The home they're in has no heat, please call (616)623-4069 or 616-623­ 4542. RN 4c LPN positions availa­ ble. Ask about our per diem. Apply in person at tender­ care Hastings, 240 E. North Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. DRIVER- additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Full-time, part-time, benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hiring for night/weekends. 248-7729. ___ MATERIALS CLERK: LO­ CAL manufacturer in the au­ tomotive industry is seeking a Mrrerials Clerk. Primary responsibilities include ma­ terial scheduling, inventory control, and maintaining purchasing records. Quali­ fied candidates will have 1-3 years experieiKe in purchas­ ing, strong communications and organization skills, and knowledge of standard auto­ motive practices. We offer a competitive wage with a ex­ cellent benefit package. Send rewritten response to ad #117 c/o J-Ad Graphics, Inc., 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml, 49058. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: This position is responsible for maintaining communication with client base through tel­ ephone contacts, quality control, site visits, assisting in maintaining current busi­ ness as well as developing new business through the sales process. Priority con­ sideration will be given to applicants who meet the fol­ lowing requirements: 2yrs business experience in cus­ tomers service with some sales exposure, proven abili­ ty to identify problems/ pro­ vide solutions, strong writ­ ten/verbal communication skills, excellent organization­ al and time management skills. Competitive wage and benefit package. Com­ puter experience required, some post secondary educa­ tion recommended. Industri­ al knowledge a plus. Please send resume and wage re­ quirements to: Ad #114 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings Mi. 49058. FOOD SERVICE/CAFETERIA- to $11.62/hr (permanent), entry level (hospital). Needed now. (616)949-2424. Jobline. HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS/BILUNG: TO $12.7D/Hr. ♦ benefits pkg. Entry level, great ad­ vancement potential. 616­ 949-2424 Jobhne. MAINTENANCE TECH- to $1923/hr plus great benefits. Major company, great advancement potential. (616)949-2424 Jobline. WANTED: RESPONSIBLE, PLEASANT person to help mix feed at Freeport Elevator Co. Full time position. Phone (616)765­ 8421 or stop in to our Main Street, Freeport store. COURT NEWS: A snag over whether Barry County Commissioner Emmett Herrington and his co-Plaintiff James Frazier have standing to pursue a complaint against the County Board of Commissioners over its recent appointment to the Road Commission prevented a judicial opinion on the matter Wednesday. Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher heard arguments for both sides on the issue of whether it is legal for the county's Board of Commissioners to make prospective appointments to terms which do not begin until a newly elected Board of Commissioners is constituted. "The court only has jurisdiction if a case is in controversy and a case is only in controversy if the Plaintiff has stand­ ing,” said attorney for Ihe county Board of Commissioners, Richard McNulty dur­ ing his argument. After hearing arguments from both sides, Fisher announced that "I’m con­ cerned about standing and I hope there is an appeal because I think the higher courts need to face up to this issue," he said. Fisher then asked Herrington's attor­ ney, Carol Jones Dwver, to file a sup­ plemental brief on the matter of standing and jurisdiction and gave her until Jan. 26 to do so. McNulty will have up to 14 days after that date to respond. Fisher said he ex­ pects to issue his opinion on the issue in February. Fisher noted, however, the "I have to follow the law regardless of the practical difficulties it creates for the county." Herrington took the question of the road commission appointment to court asking for a preliminary injunction to block an appointment to the Road Com­ mission by the current Board of Commis­ sioners, which consists of five members whose terms expire Dec. 31. Jones Dwyer, however, withdrew the request for a preliminary injunction at a hearing on the matter Nov. 16 because the Road Commission vacancy had been filled. In other recent court business: • Chad Szmoniak, 30, of Hickory Cor­ ners, pleaded guilty to one count of re­ sisting and obstructing police officers Aug. 14 in Prairieville Township. He was sentenced to four months in jail with credit for 123 days served, two years probation, $500 court costs. Szmoniak, who attempted to commit suicide that night by hanging, was ar­ rested after he allegedly bit one trooper, kicked another trooper and a deputy and struck yet another trooper. Two of the officers were treated for minor injuries. Officers had responded to his home af­ ter a suicide note was found by his mother. Szmoniak, who was reportedly intoxi­ cated, became combative when the offi­ cers attempted to take the man into pro­ tective custody for treatment and the of­ ficers were hurt trying to restrain him, troopers said. Deputy Rob Horrmann and Trooper Greg Hubers were kicked in the chest by Szmoniak, who is a third-degree black belt in karate. Trooper John Hoffmeister suffered a bite wound which broke the skin and Trooper Dan Cook suffered a cut above his right eye. "They had to spray him with pepper spray and it had no effect," said T’ooper Sandra Larsen. "They had to tie his legs together to transport him to jail." The man had been released from a 24­ hour mental health treatment facility the day before the incident occurred and was reportedly despondent that he has no in­ surance. "There are R and Os (resisting and ob­ structing incidences) and there are R and Os," said assistant Prosecutor Jeffrey Cruz last Thursday during Szmoniak's sentencing. "This is the latter. He as­ saulted all four police officers, one was bitten, one was kicked in the chest." "Then why did you enter into this plea agreement, that I sentence him to time served?" asked Fisher. Cruz replied that "it was a sentence I felt was appropriate though I feel it's a serious matter." Defense attorney Frank Hillary said Szmoniak committed the act while in a "stupor" after police arrived and woke him from a sound sleep. He indicated that Szmoniak was off of his prescribed medication when the incident occurred. "I believe the recommendation is suf­ ficient to each the lesson that this is in­ appropriate behavior," said Hillary When Fisher asked Szmoniak about his plans for his life after getting out of jail, Szmoniak replied that he was going to live with his mother and continue to compete in karate competition*. Szmoniak said he uses brass knuckles and a steel blade with a woe den handle (cycle) in his karate competitions. Fisher ruled he could possess a cycle and brass knuckles only during his tournaments. "I hope things work out for you," said Fisher. "I'm afraid that if you get back in this situation again, you are going to jail." Szmoniak was released from jail and then arrested for allegedly fighting with police while intoxicated later Thursday night. (Sec related story.) • Josh Mayhew, 19. of Hastings, was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 194 days served on his conviction of probation violation. And, he was sentenced to eight months in jail with no jail credit on his convic­ tion of stealing a .22 caliber pistol, dis­ posing of the stolen firearm, receiving and concealing a stolen safe and the cash inside, larceny in a building by stealing cash, a safe and guns, being a felon in the possession of a firearm and being a habitual offender. Both sentences will be consecutive. pleaded guilty to two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and one count of resisting and obstructing po­ lice officers. Sutherland was arrested after he al­ legedly beat, terrorized and held a woman captive using a loaded shotgun, a machete and handcuffs in his Pike Road home Sept. 23. Sutherland allegedly confessed to po­ lice that he "snapped” and tried to "beat it out of her" when he suspected his mar­ ried girlfriend was cheating on him. Sutherland was charged with felonious assault with a machete, two counts of possession of a firearm in the commis­ sion of a felony, resisting police, aggra­ vated assault and habitual offender, sec­ ond offense. Though police had also requested a • Brian Sutherland, 29, of Delton, POLICE See COURT NEWS, page 16 MtS Drunken man breaks patrol car window HASTINGS - A man sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday to four months in jail with credit for four months already served for attacking and biting police is back in jail on charges of resisting and obstructing police. Chad Thomas Szmoniak of Grand Rapids was released from the Barry County Jail Thursday after his Circuit Court sentence to time already served. At 9:45 p.r».., Hastings City Police officers were called to the Felpausch Grocery Store on a report of a disorderly person. Szmoniak was found to be under the influence of alcohol and shouting at the store manager at the front counter, police reported. When he allegedly refused to leave the property, police handcuffed Szmoniak and placed him under arrest for being a disorderly person, at which time Szmoniak allegedly kicked Sgt. Jeff Pratt, causing him to fall to the floor. Szmoniak allegedly continued to kick the officers as they led him to the police car and at one point bit officer Cleon Brown, he reported. "I then administered a palm heal strike in Szmoniak's mid section near his stomach area... this caused (him) to let go of my hand with his mouth," Brown reported. After Szmoniak was in the car, police said he immediately laid on his back and gave three quick kicks to the rear driver's side window causing the window to shatter completely. At the jail, officers said he continued to head butt, spit at and fight officers and had to be physically carried into the building, during which time Szmoniak struck his head and began to bleed. An arrest warrant for three counts of resisting and obstructing police and malicious destruction of police property was authorized by the Barry County Prosecutor's office Dec. 15. Sir !!ia■ . aabutz :• < - Birds stolen from Middleville home YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Three valuable, exotic pet birds were reported missing from a Manitou Drive home Nov. 18, according to a report released by the Barry County Sheriffs Department Tuesday. Deputies reported that the family had left the home to go shopping at about 12:15 p.m. that day and returned al 10 p.m. to find the birds missing from their cages. "The birds, though very expensive, were very much members of the family and could not be replaced," deputies reported. Missing is one three-year-old green and gray, Quaker parrot worth $350, one twoyear-old Quaker parrot worth $350 and one seven-year-old green, yellow and red Amazon bird worth $1,500. Family left homeless by electrical fire CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - The home of Diane and Keith Ward and their two children. Lacey, 15. and Clifton. 11. was destroyed by a Saturday fire they believe was caused by faulty electrical wiring, said Diane'r mother, Lue Smith. Nashville-Maple Grove-Castleton firefighters were called to the scene in the 6000 block of Hager Road at 12:09 p.m. when a neighbor noticed smoke emitting from the structure. None of the Wards were home when the fire occurred, said Smith. , The family not only lost their home and contents but several of their pets, said Smith. "They lost three dogs, two cats and Clifton had a couple of turtles and a ferret," said Smith. The family also lost several antiques and family heirlooms though they were able to salvage some of their clothing. Smith said the Woodland community has donated ample clothing and other necessities for the family. The home and contents were insured. Smith said. Fire Chief Bill Wilson could not be reached for comment Woman, children found living in tent YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A Grand Rapids woman and her two children reported to the Wyoming Police Department as missing on Dec. 7 were located living in a tent in the Yankee Springs Stale Recreation Area Dec. 13, according to the Wayland Post of the Michigan State Police. A spokesperson for the Michigan State Police said the family was located by Trooper Lane Booms and his search dog, Kahn, after a group of snowmobilers encountered an abandoned vehicle in the park. The group recorded the license plate number and reported the finding to a park ranger who learned the car was connected with a missing woman and her children. Booms was then contacted by Wyoming police and asked to search the area for the missing family. Though one of the children complained of sore feet, no injuries were reported. Sgt. Steve Grunewald of the Wyoming Police Department's Detective Bureau was unavailable for comment Wednesday. Two women confess to embezzling HASTINGS - The former business manager of Art Meade Auto Sales who confessed to embezzling nearly $20,000 from the business was arrested and charged this week after a year-long investigation. Police said the woman admitted she had used business checks to pay some of her personal credit card bills. Deputy Chief of the Hastings City Police Department Mike Leedy said. "She indicated she did a lot of shopping," said Leedy. "She bought clothes, gas and toys for her children." . While investigating the suspected embezzlement case, police interviewed an office clerk who also confessed to taking nearly $100 in petty cash from the business. Leedy said the two women had resigned from the dealership in October of 1999. "Right after they left, the dealership started receiving statements from creditors that payments had not been made, though the books indicated they had been made.” Police were then contacted and the investigation ensued, Leedy said. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 21.2000 - Page 15 ALLIANCE...continued from page 2 functions of an independent economic development entity. They include: • Visiting each industry in the county two times a year. • Providing a sole point of contact for all economic development activities in the county. • Providing support for new business site/ facilities visitations. • Implementing a county-wide training program • Establishing and implementing a Re­ naissance Zone, which would enable certain areas of the county to be exempt from taxes levied by local governmental units. Such a zone would allow areas within it to attract new business, increase economic development and expand business and employment opportunities. • Establishing and implementing a county-wide Brownfield District, which would give state financial assistance to rehabilitate areas in the county that have had environmental problems, such as leaking underground gas storage tanks. • Providing technical assistance in the inclusion of economic development ac­ tivities options in the local unit land use plans and county land use plan which could result in new industrial parks. • Establishing a web site for Barry County. • Implementing a marketing plan. • Coordinating economic development in all areas of the county. • Operating an economic development corporation. • Enabling grant funds to be received by governmental agencies in the county. • Providing administrative support for the newly formed Barry County Economic Alliance. • Working with all co*-nty agencies which impact economic development. • Encouraging the development of joint governmental agreements for economic development between local governmental agencies. • Encouraging the development of a Barry County Manufacturers Organization. • Obtaining E-Commercc bid boards for use by small business. Weisgerber told commissioners that he has received a number of applications for the position of economic development director, but does not want to start inter­ viewing candidates until the structure of the alliance is formalized. See ALLIANCE, continued page 16 Michigan State Police troopers from Hastings investigate a collision Thursday which took the lite of 17-year-okj Delton Kellogg foreign exchange student Emer­ son Binder of Rio de Janiero, Brazil. CRASH...continued from page 1 Emerson's new friends to return home with him to Brazil next summer.** He added that, "it's a difficult kind of loss. Though he was not a student who had lived here all of his life, he was only going to be here a year, there was a group of people who spent a lot of time with him. It's a very impactful event.’’ According to his obituary. Binder was bom on Sept. 28. 1983, in Rio de Janiero and attended school there until arriving in Delton on Aug. 23. 2000. "Emerson enjoyed everything about his United States experience," his epitaph reads, "especially attending school sporting events, spending time with his host brother and new friends, seeing the fall foliage and his first snow." He is survived by his parents. Glaucio and Elaine Binder, his younger brothers. Igor and Yuri, his American host parents, Mark and Jane Herbert and host brothers, Gary and Benjamin Herbert of Delton. His body will be relumed to Brazil. No citations have been issued. Vannette's report will be sent to the Barry County Prosecutor's office for review. RUTLAND... continued from page 5 service agreement alone was $5,000 per year. • Agreed to reimburse Talmadge Township Treasurer Frank Sessions $100 for spending a day in Rutland Township training Greenfield, who was elected to replace former Treasurer Blanche Munjoy who did not seek re-election. LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made m the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by DAVID MICHAEL DIMMICK and DAWN MARIE BROWNELL-DIMMICK. bus band and wife, of 14454 South KH'ogg School Rd.. Hickory Corners. Ml 49060 Michigan. Mortgagors to TMS MORTGAGE INC. DBA THE MONEY STORE. Mortgagee, dated the 26th of March. 1997. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the Count; of Barry and State of Michigan, o. the 8th day of April, 1997, in Liber 690 of Barry County Records, page 465. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Thirty Nine Thousand Eight Hundred One and 31/100 ($39,801 31). and no suit or proceed­ ing at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 1 st day of February. 2001 at 1 o’clock P.M Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at tne Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court of the County of Barry is heid). of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 12 00% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum a sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest m the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece of parcel of land situated in the Township of Barry. County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Commencing at the 1 /4 line of Section 28. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, 6 chains and 81 links North of the center of said Section, running thence North on said 1/4 line. 1 chain and 25 links, thence West 3 chains, thence South 1 chain and 25 links, thence East 3 chains to place of beginrung All being in the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed during the 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 12/7/00 TMS MORTGAGE INC . DBA THE MONEY STORE Mortgagee JONATHAN L. ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for The Money Store 888 W. Big Beaver. Ste. 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 269-8684 (1/18) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Wtalfw been mode m the conditions of a mortgage made by Neil C. Vandenoest. an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis f/k/a Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis, a Federal Savmgs Bank. Mortgagee, dated May 15.1996. and recorded on May 28,1996 In Uber 661. on Page 751. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYTWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND THREE ANO 31/100 dollars ($82,203.31). includ­ ing interest at 8.375% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 DO p.m., on January 4, 2001. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the point commonly described as Land Contract recorded in Liber 404. Page 699 and m the Memorandum of Land Contract recorded m Uber 424, Page 172 as being 1.250 23 feet East of and 247.75 feet North of the Southwest comer of Section 5. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence North 01 degree 45 mxiules West 158 feet to the True Point of Beginning; thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West. 25 feet, thence South 88 degrees 03 min­ utes 38 seconds West 50 60 feet, thence North 01 degree 45 mnutes West 7.15 feet; thence North 38 degrees 44 mmoles 00 seconds West 294.75 feet; thence North 52 degrees 07 minutes East 100 00 feet; thence South 38 degrees 46 minutes 26 seconds East 218 09 feet; thence South 45 degrees 03 mrutes 42 seconds East 52 72 feet; thence South 66 degrees 16 minutes 00 seconds East 126.13 feet to an intermediate traverse line of the shore of Pine Lake; thence along said traverse line South 09 degrees 56 min­ utes 36 seconds West 79 27 feet to the end of said traverse line, thence North 81 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds West 124 25 feet to the point of begmnmg Including lands lying between said intermediate traverse line and the waters of Pine Lake Subject to an easement for purposes of ingress and egress 12 feet in width, the Southeasterly Ime of which is described as Commencing at the point commonly described in Land Contract recorded in Uber 404, Page 699 and m the Memorandum of Land Contract record­ ed m Uber 424. Page 172. as berig 1.250.23 feet East of and 247.75 feet North of the Southwest corner of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan, thence North 01 degree 45 minutes West 183 00 feet, thence North 14 degrees 21 minutes 44 seconds East (previously described as North 14 degrees 25 minutes East) 88.00 feet; thence North 45 degrees 03 mmutes 42 seconds West 29.65 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 61 degrees 18 minutes 52 seconds West 104 66 feet to the point of ending The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated November 23. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Frfe *990909807 Panthers (12/21) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE A sale of the following property to the highest bidder will be held at 10C o'clock p.m on Thursday. January 25. 2001 at the East door of the courthouse of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUN­ TY. STATE OF MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 18. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59’00" EAST 660 00 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 UNE OF SAID SECTION 18: THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 24 48" EAST 442 24 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 47" EAST 324 84 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 47* 10" EAST 220 02 FEET. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59’ 47" WEST 326 27 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 48’ WEST 220 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A PRI­ VATE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS. AND PUBLIC UTILITIES PURPOSES FOR DAL MATION DRIVE. DESCRIBED AS. BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 UNE OF SECTION 18. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST, DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 00" EAST 660 00 FEET FROM THE WEST 1/4 COR­ NER OF SAID SECTION 18; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59' 00" EAST 66.00 FEET ALONG SAID 1/4 UNE; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 24' 48" EAST 442 27 FEET; THENCE SOUTH­ EASTERLY 42.50 FEET ALONG A TANGENT CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 50 00 FEET. THE DELTA ANGLE OF WHICH IS 48 DEGREES 42' 00", AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 24 DEGREES 45 48" EAST 41.23 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY. WESTERLY AND NORTHERLY 199.58 FEET ALONG A TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 50.00 FEET. THE DELTA ANGLE OF WHICH IS 228 DEGREES 42’ 00". AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 65 DEGREES 14’ 12" WEST 91 10 FEET, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 48‘ WEST 517.85 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING. The sale being held to foreclose the mortgage given by Roger D. Carlton and Jamie A. Hemenway on July 7. 1998. recorded on September 8. 1998 at 1017591 of Barry County Records. The amount due on this date is $98,555.42 as of December 21. 2000. The redemption period will be 30 days as this proper­ ty has been abandoned December 21.2000 Gary C. Rogers Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Foster. P.C. 1000 Michigan National Tower Lansing. Ml 48933 517-377-0828 (1/18) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Eugene C. Lockyer Sm^e and Cheryl Heers Single (original mortgagors) so First -Union National Bank Of Delaware f/k/a First Union Home Equity Bank. NA. Mortgagee, dated July 16,1999. and record­ ed on July 29, 1999 in Document No. 1033141, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTYTHREE AND 78/100 dollars ($143,323.78), including interest at 6.770% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1 00 p.m., on February 1.2001. Said premises are situated in RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25. Town 3 North, Range 9 West. Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 25; thence South 89 degrees 09 minutes 04 seconds East 1033.18 feet along the centerline of Quimby Road and the South Ime of said Southwest 1/4 of Section 25 to the place of beginning, thence Northeasterly 241.29 feet along the centerline of Quimby Road *nd a 200 foot radius curve to the left the long chord of which bears North 56 degrees 17 min­ utes 10 seconds East 226 92 fee), thence North 21 degrees 43 minutes 24 seconds East 54 80 feet and along the centerline of Quimby Road; thence Northeasterly 286 61 feet along the cen­ terline of Quimby Road and a 250 foot radius curve to the right, the long chord of which bears 54 degrees 33 minutes 58 seconds East 271.17 feet; thence Easterly 397.91 feet along the cen­ terline of Quimby Road and a 1000 foot radius curve to the right the long chord of which bears South 81 degrees 11 minutes 30 seconds East 395 29 feet; thence Easterly 271 50 feet along the centerline of Quimby Road and a 280 foot radius curve to the left the long chord of which bears North 82 degrees 25 minutes 47 seconds East 260.99 feet; thence Northeasterly 35.31 feet along the centerline of Quimby Road and a 1090 foot radius curve to the left the long chord of which bears North 53 degrees 43 minutes 24 seconds East 35.31 feet; thence South 50 degrees 34 min­ utes 57 seconds East 553 59 feel, thence North 89 degrees 09 minutes 04 seconds West 1535.71 feet along the South line of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25 to the place of beginning. Being the same Real Estate conveyed from Barbara S. Lockyer to Eugene C. Lockyer, by Deed dated November 6. 1998 and recorded November 20. 1998 in Document Number 1021206. in the Barry County. Michigan. Records Property Address: 1645 W. Quimby Road, Hastings. Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: December 21.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File *200026739 Cougars (1/18) MORTGAGE FORCLOSURE SALE Robert A. Tremain & Associate*, P.C. to a debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by DAVID L BARNES and MYRENE E BRIGGS BARNES. HUSBAND AND WIFE to DAN BANK, a Federal Savings Bank Mortgagee, dated Sept 30. 1997, and recorded on October 2. 1997. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ninety eight thousand four hundred eight and 62/100 Dollars (598.408 62). indudtng •nterest at 10 250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml, al 1.00 p.m. on January 11.2001. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 33. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DISTANT SOUTH 89 DEGREES 58 06" EAST 1596 98 FEET FROM THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 33 24* WEST 268 00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 58’ 06• WEST 80 00 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 33’ 24" WEST 1052.06 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 53 10" EAST 416 00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 33 24" EAST NORTH 00 DEGREES 33' 24" EAST 7.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 58- 06- WEST 132 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 33 24" EAST 268 00 FEET TO SAID NORTH SECTION UNE. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 58 06‘ WEST 66 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING EXCEPT THAT PORTION DEEDED TO THE MICHIGAN STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AS EVIDENCED IN UBER 291 ON PAGE 498 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: December 7. 2000 DAN BANK. Mortgagee Attorney for: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain and Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (12/28) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha been made m the conduces al a certain mortgage made by Patricia Maul, of 3513 Bridge Park Road. Hastings. M.chrgan 49058. to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR­ PORATION. a Michigan Corporation. rd 2506 East Parrs SE. Suae 200, Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546. dated November 18. 1907. and recorded In the Office of the Register of DeedsJor the County ol Barry m the Stale of Michigan on November 20. 1907. n Document No 1004388. on which Mortgage there is daxned to be due at the dale of this Notice, lor principal and interact, the sum of $94 964 99. and no procaedtngs havng been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained In said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on December 28. 2000. al 1;tO p.m . on the steps of the Courthouse in the C«y of Hastings, that bang the place tar holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, there w* be ottered tor sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satistyng the amounts cfoe and unpaid upon saxl Mo.lgage, together with citerest at 10.51 percent per annum, legal coats, attorney tees, and any taxa and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation, does pay on or prior Io the date of said sale; said premises are described In said Mortgage as follows, to-wfl A parcel of land in tha Southeast 114 of Section 26. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, desorbed a: Beginning at a point 526.58 feet due South and 635 23 feet due West rd the East 1/4 poet cd said Section 26. thence South 15 degrea 49' East 133.31 leal; thence South 65 degrea 10' West 24 45 teet; thence South 66 degrea 47 3(7 Wat 306 47 feet, thence South 68 degrea 32’ XT West 303.91 Met; thence South 79 dogrsa 14' 30 ■ West 368 55 feet; thence South 68 degrea 4' 30- West 269 50 teet; thence South 71 degrea 54' 30- West 386 15 teet; thence South 71 degrees 50' 30' West 51822 test; thence North 01 degrea 48' 30" East 309 76 feet; thence North 77 degrea 27 3(7 East 150 foci te the Place of Beginning, thence South 01 degrea 48‘ 30’ Wat 135 teet. thence North 77 degrea 27 W East 75 teet; thence North 01 degrea 4030" East 135 feet; thence South 77 degrea 27' 30' West 75 teet to the Place of Begnnng Also known a Lol 36 of an unrecorded Bridge Park Plat. Commencing at the Northeast comer of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 3 North, Range 8 West, thence South to the Thomapple River, thence West 2889 teet. along Thomapple River, thence North 167 teet. to the Place rd Begxinmg. thence North 135 teet. thence West 75 teet. thence South 135 teet. thence East 75 feet to the Place of Beginning. Parties of the socend part to mamtavi road directly in front cd their lot at all lima. This is known a Lof 431, in sec­ ond row. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property Is aban­ doned. m which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date ol sale or abandonmenl. if abandonment occurs after sale Dated. November 14. 2000 BRANDT FISHER. ALWARO & ROY. PC. BY DONALD A BRANDT (P3O1B3) Attorneys for Mortgagee 401 Munson Avenue. PO. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231) 941-9660 Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgage BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS OFFERED! (12/21) �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday.December 21 2000 Ameritech settlement of customer credits to be taken up by MPSC LANSING. Mich. (AP) - Ameritech Michigan customers who went without telephone service at least two days over this year would be entitled to at least a $14 credit under a proposal being considered by the Michigan Public Service Commission. At its Wednesday meeting, BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT 1 OBSERVER the commission was scheduled to decide whether to accept Amcritech’s settlement proposal, which is retroactive to Jan. I. 2000. Commissioners also will decide whether to approve the company’s new requirements for dealing with situations like those experienced during the summer 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME and fall, when thousands of Michigan Ameritech customers called the commission complaining about lengthy waits for their service to be repaired or in­ stalled. Ameritech is a regional phone company that's now part of San Antonio-based SBC Communications Inc. It serves phone customers in five Midwestern states, including 5 million in Michigan. The company submitted the settlement agreement to the commission last week. Under Ameritech's plan, customers without service for 48 hours would receive a $14 credit on their next bill. No service for six days would mean a $35 credit, and $10 a day for every day longer than six days. Those waiting longer than five days for new service would be entitled to a refund of half of the one-time installation fees. The fee would be entirely waived for those waiting longer than 10 days for new service. Customers who report that an Ameritech technician failed to make a scheduled appointment and didn't give any notice would receive a $25 credit. The credits are in addition to others customers may be eligible for under existing commission rules that allow customers to receive $5 a day for every day their service is out after a four-day grace pcncJ Ameritech customers won't have to wait longer than 36 hours for repairs by Dec. 31, company spokeswoman Amy Wood said Tuesday. That's better than the plan Ameritech submitted to the commission in September. According to a progress report Ameritech released Tuesday, the company reduced the backlog of orders for new service in Michigan by 15,503 since September and lowered orders for repairs by 20.985. There are 14,720 outstanding orders for new service in Michigan and 9,171 outstanding repair orders, Ameritech said. While the company has a target of repairing service within 24 hours of receiving a complaint, customers are Dreisbach CUSTOMER LOYALTY APPRECIATION REBATE SPECIAL BONUS $1500 'LOYALTY 1500 2001 ALERO CUSTOMER CASH $750 BONUS $1000 •LOYALTY 1500 2001 INTRIGUE CUSTOMER CASH $750 BONUS $1000 2001 BRAVADA CUSTOMER CASH $1000 BONUS $1000 •LOYALTY 1500 ‘LQYA1JY 1500 $3000 *3250 ‘3250 ‘3500 2001 AURORA Dreisbach *3500 OR SPECIAL LEASE PAYMENTS AVAILABLE - HURRY* WHILE SUPPLIES LAST1 328 North Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan 49058 Call (BIB) 9484000 Today or loll free 1488-494-5539 Excaome You* Expectations b a Family Turnon." WH HWfr MoniWUwMB Tut, Thu & Fn tx* 6 Sckxdoy tr* 2 Enc DreatXJCh. President Don Gentry Sotos Mgr Dave WWtoy. Busnas Mgr Crins Siiwman. Sotos Tony Lomon. Sotos EWi Forties. Sotos Pctnct ComptM. Satot AjW Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck "Mar 2001 SILHOUETTE CUSTOMER CASH $1000 BONUS $1000 Mon* Wed 8-7 Tut. Thu * Fil 8-5 "Where Exceeding Your Expectations is a Family Tradition. " waiting about two and a half days for repairs, the company said. The average wait for new telephone service to be installed is almost four days, which is lower than Ameritech’s target of seven days. COURT HEWS CONTINUED from page 14 kidnapping charge against Sutherland, the request was denied when prosecutors felt the elements of the incident did not meet the criteria for kidnapping. According to Volosky. the 27-year-old woman, who had dated Sutherland "off and on for several months." went to Sutherland's home al about 10:30 p.m. when he began to accuse her of infi­ delity. "He flew into a jealous rage and began to beat her." police said. "He (allegedly) held a shotgun over her head and threat­ ened to beat her with it if she didn't admil to having affairs." Police said Sutherland accused the woman of sleeping with her husband, a girlfriend and a male roommate and al­ legedly beat and kicked the woman be­ fore letting her curl up onto-a love seat in the home. "He (allegedly) loaded the gun and said she didn't deserve to live," said po­ lice. "He paced back and forth and gave her sudden looks, making her think he was going to shoot her." The woman told police Sutherland did not point the gun at her, however, police said. Sutherland also allegedly used a ma­ chete to smash the entertainment center. "She was scared he was going to chop her with it," police said. Sutherland then allegedly unloaded the weapon and the victim asked permission to go to the bathroom. Volosky said. "He took her and handcuffed her to the cabinet," said police. "He forced her to sit on the commode while cuffed to the cabinet under the sink. At that point, he held her against her will for about half an hour." He then allegedly released her and forced her to pray with him. "She said his prayer was, ’Lord, thank you for not letting me kill...' her and he compelled her to say the Lord's Prayer out loud," police said. Sutherland said the woman was too exhausted and too scared to leave that night and the two "cried themselves to sleep." When she left early the next morning, Sutherland allegedly threatened revenge on her and her family if the police were notified. He will be sentenced on the conviction Jan. 18. 2000 HONDA CMC tn new. muMoa or wabraaty 99 CHEVY * 9MC EXTENDED CAD 4X4*S • Scotty Maury, 40, of Kalamazoo, was sentenced to 18 months to five years in prison on his conviction of third of­ fense drunk driving. Maury was arrested after he was caught driving under the influence of al­ cohol on Gun Lake Road May 5 in Hast­ ings. 88 BUICK FARK AVE. 3800 V-6. CLOTH BfTERJOR. FULLY LOADED oooo nus -11,995 87 BMC SIERRA 1500 4X4 97 OLDS CUTLASS SUPREME SL 87 JEEP WRANGLER 4X4. LOCAL TRADE twin 10MBL MMX OF KBtCl MC mOBMS RUY LOAOtO tow MUS ONE OWNER. P0MBB SEAT. CD. CAS. FUUY LOADED. LOW KES I ’249 97 BUICK LESAME CUSTOM 82 GMC 1500 EXT 4X4 88 OLDS BBLS 92 CHEVY 2500 M.D. 4X4 350. 5 -PEEO SLf PKG 74.000 1 0WNE4 MUS 3800 ¥6 POWER 5TEEHNG. POWER WMXJWS/LOCKS AUTOtWK. SLYERADO. 350. LOOKS GREAI MM GRttT -|Jl2,995 *10,995 88 CHEVY S-10 EXT. CAB 4X4 99 CADILLAC DE VILLE 86 CHEVY TAHOE LT UAW. N09TN STM BHMCE 0» 4MMMITV 1ST NEW MJ 000 LEATHER. FULLY LOADED ONLY 840® an w. poww wwoowi won LAST AT... spot bench ■ ’22,777 ONLY • Thomas Beazely, 20, of Plainwell, was scheduled to be tried Jan. 22 and 23 on charges of assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct, a 10­ year felony and second degree criminal sexual conduct, a 15-year felony. He is accused of sexually molesting a 12-year-old South Haven girl in his car after approaching her in a park in Prairieville on July 30. Defense attorney David Kuzava said his client hopes the victim will recant, "which would affect the bindover deci­ sion." • Jerry Gray, 52, of Dowling, is sched­ uled to be sentenced Jan. II on one count of fourth degree criminal sexual conduct. He is also charged with one count of first degree and one count of second de­ gree criminal sexual conduct, which could be dismissed at the time cf sen­ tencing in exchange for his guilty plea to the lesser charge. The alleged incidents occurred be­ tween Aug. 1 and Nov. 9 in Baltimore Township. ALLIANCE... continued from page IS 2000 GMC 2500 EXT. CAB 4X4 99 CHEVY CAVALIER 99 PONTIAC GRAND AM M. AUTO. AR CUBE. CO AUTO. AIR. CASS. ONE OWNER. BAL OF WARRANTY ’259 S ‘209-o ALL OF OUR PRE OWNED VEHICLES ARE . c DREISBACH CERTIFIED' 07 BMC SAFARI AWD m.. 2000 BUICK CENTURY . ' BY GM MASTER TECHNICIANS'' MAY EXCLUDE I00K* VEHICLES 88 GMC SPORTSIDE X-CAB 4X4 SIT W/LEATHER. 3RD DOOR. LIKE NEW M * OUT »< VUT9ENCM POMIMDOM BALMCA tN MCTON* 9MIBANTY 9 -14,995 Payments zero down best te*m & rate just add tax & plates 17,995 PtWtGE 1500 4X4 SPORT PKG V-8 LOADED* ’15,888 The position, which will pay up to $55,000 a year, was advertised on the In­ ternet and elsewhere this fall. By now, Weisgerber said, some of the applicants are no longer available. Commissioner James said the position may have to be advertised again. Weisgerber said one of the new economic development director's key functions will be to "encourage and enable local governments to implement collaborative arrangements that facilitate expanded economic development" Weisgerber has a contract with the county for his services that is about to run i out, he said. Wenger said the consultant will have to work with County Ad­ ministrator Michael Brown on terms for I extending that contract. i j � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/527/HastingsBanner_2000-12-28.pdf ab4b9eee7be97b2352f93d22e3b182ea PDF Text Text iimics mw ub«*h UHCHuncxn reflects on 6jJears Couple rescues family in fire See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 4 P A look back at sports 2000 See Story on Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings ISANNER VOLUME 147, NO. 52 PRICE SOT Thuraday, December 28, 2000 News Briefs: lytftatntlvR ' finKhaat wnv* aut Lcgbtariw Coffee pro- «tn wffl be bold M 8 a.m. Monday, fa t, at the County Seal ReatauHfaedtatetFio appear are State ScMIor Joanac Esunmu; Stale RepHMMMha Gary Newell; Rick Truer. * Third District Coa- Ehlers; and Oreg -----------**utsma »’ - «—■ sevcmn Stakh. They will may wish fticAock the itMM discussed. The Legislative Coffee aeries is tponaored by the Barry County Chanter of Commerce. Dowling Library open house set The Dewing Public Library will have an epea boose from 5:30 So 7 pja. Friday, Dec. 29. Me mb err of the community are hrrited m atop hr and meet new fan! members, who will be swum la 4(6:30. Tte faary is located at 1765 East Doirtfa Rood. Hanmp. First Friday plans talk by COA chief Tammy tacfaMa. director of dm Bony Coaaty Cwnmiasion oe Agfa, will be guest speaker the next RM Hriduy program at noon Jan. 5. Baamagtoo s expected to talk steal what may be ia store soon for Aamriaaa society ia the next couple af decades as huge numbers of Baby Boonen join the ranks of retired se­ nior chinas. She will discuss possi­ ble faaro trends in health care for the elderly and potential problems wtth funding programs for future seator fjftiyw Ptaaiagton also will talk about what the COA may do in the future ia the wake of the defeat lest September of a millage request for a aew commaaity center. Peaaiagton for the last several yean has waned that the current COA building at 120 North Michigan Ave. ia Hastings is no longer ade­ quate Io handle the needs of the agency, which server Barry County's senior citizens in a number of ways. The most recent plan to move into a new facility was turned down by the electorate in * special millage vote Sent. 11. In that proposal, the COA and YMCA would have used a new facility behind the high school, which alsd would have included a pooL Information about that plan was presented at the First Friday forum last June. Pennington has been director of the Barry County COA for the last 13 1/2 yean. She look over the posi­ tion after being deputy director of the Mid-Counties Employment Training Consortium. (Additional] News Briefs (appear on page 2) Two industrial buildings’ prospects good by David T. Young Editor A Wayland developer wants to put up twin industrial buildings next door to the Hastings Industrial Incubator on East State Street. First, J.C. Carlson Associates must buy the land from the City of Hastings, and it appears that local officials intend to help make that happen by the end of next month. Though the City Council Tuesday night tabled a proposed agreement for purchase of one parcel and a proposed option agreement for another, prospects for the deal are looking good. Carlson wants to construct two. 23,400-square-foot buildings that would house industrial tenants in operations similar to. but not in competition with the neighboring incubator, which has been a place to go for fledgling start-up businesses and industries for the last eight yean. Hastings Economic Development Di­ rector L. Joseph Rahn said the two new industrial buildings will not compete with the incubator because they will at­ tempt to attract more established buxi­ nes:;, they nil! include larger have fo; the tenants and will charge market rates of between $2.50 to $3.50 per square fool. The cost for businesses that "grow" in the incubator is $2.53 per square foot, plus tax. The purchase agreement calls for the parcels to be sold at $5,000 per acre, which would mean a total of $7,500 for one and $4,000 for the other. Councilman Donald Tubbs offered a mild objection. "I think $5,000 an acre is cheap,” he said. "Why do we give it away so cheaply?" "To encourage economic develop­ ment," answered City Manager Jeff Mansfield. "It isn’t much less than what we have invested in the property," he added. Rahn pointed out that Allegan sells property like this under similar condi- See BUILDINGS, continued page 2 Community center panel studying results of survey Proponents of the drive for a new community center are mulling over re­ sults of a survey of Hastings school dis­ trict residents on why the millage pro- A Clarksville firefighter descends a balcony at a Freeport home destroyed Tuesday despite the efforts of five area fire departments. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Five departments battle house fire in frigid temps by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer It took five departments seven hours to snuff what one medical first responder called "the fire that just won’t quit" Tuesday in Freeport. Freeport firefighters are still in the dark about the cause of the blaze, which destroyed two cats and the $90,000 home of Ema Bolen and her companion. Bob Cole, at 326 Oak St., said spokesperson Lani Forbes. Also lost was $65,000 in contents lo­ cated inside the recently remodeled, insured home. "It started in the area of the living room, but the cause is unknown," said Forbes Wednesday. The fire was discovered when an off duty Sunfield fireman who is an em­ ployee of Buskirk Lumber noticed smoke emitting from the roof of the house across the street, said Kathy Enz of Buskirk Lumber. "I had the fire department on the phone and he told me Freeport was going to need mutual aid," said Enz, adding that the employee then went to the home to make sure no one was inside. "He CONTINUED on page 16 posal failed in a special election Irst September. Students enrolled in a political science class at Kellogg Community College have completed the telephone survey, which included 124 people, 50 men and 74 women. The students originally con­ tacted 200 households. The Hastings Area School System, the YMCA of Barry County and the Com­ mission on Aging joined forces to come up with a plan for a new community cen­ ter with a pool and senior citizens* activ­ ity center on the Hastings High School campus. However, the millage proposal to fund the facility was defeated in the Sept. 11 vote by a 56 to 44 percent mar­ gin. Some of the demographic information was that: • Men were much more inclined to support the ballot issue, while women were almost equally divided. • More than 60 percent of the voters in the election were over 50 years of age and no longer had children attending school. • Nearly 90 percent of the survey re­ spondents were homeowners. • Three of four of those surveyed had used services of the YMCA in the past. • Fewer than 25 percent of the respon­ dents had used services of the Commis­ sion on Aging. Of the 124 who responded to the sur­ vey, 61 percent had supported the pro­ posal, 39 percent were opposed. When those who supported the pro­ posal were asked why, the five most fre­ quent replies were: • Senior citizens’ activities. • Student extra-curricular activities. • Personal use of the facilities. • Use of the facility for learning activi­ ties. • Location, job opportunities and child care. Respondents also said they supported the proposal because it would benefit everyone in the community, a pool was needed, it would be more economical if the project was done with the schools, it would serve as a good meeting place for senior citizens, and it would be a chance for the schools, COA and YMCA to ex­ pand their program activities. Those opposed to the ballot proposal essentially had two big reasons — the cost of the project and combining the three organizations at one location. The top three responses to the question of why they voted against the proposal were: • It would cost too much to maintain and operate the facility. • Opposition to a tax increase. • Opposition to the location of the community center. Other comments made as to why the proposal was defeated were: • It was too costly as proposed. • The facility is not needed. • Concerns about mixing senior citi­ zens with youths in the same building. • The entire county wasn’t being asked to help finance the project. • Concerns about "turf* wan among the schools, COA and YMCA over gov­ ernance, availability and finances. • Charging memberships. When asked, "Would you be more or less likely to vote ’yes’ on a future pro­ ject if the millage covered not just the cost of the building, but a family mem­ bership fee as well?" the responses were: • 51 percent more likely to vote affir­ matively. • 33 percent less likely to support it. • 16 percent undecided. When asked, "How much additional tax would you be willing to pay for this facility (if memberships were in­ cluded)?" the responses were: • 40 percent willing to pay from $50 to $150 more per year in taxes. • 34 percent unwilling to pay any addi­ tional taxes. • 26 percent undecided. Results of this survey are being re­ viewed with members of the Barry Community Center Planning Committee and the boards of the three coalition partners (COA, YMCA and the schools) for further consideration. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday.Decembef 28. 2000 '' Delton High to go to block schedule by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Work is moving forward on plans to switch to block scheduling at Delton Kellogg High School next fall, members of the DK School Board were told at their meeting last week. A presentation on the switch was given by high school Principal Paul Blacken. Blacken said that one of the areas still being worked on is getting more parent input on the new scheduling. A scries of student/parent informational meetings will be held this coming spring. The new scheduling will have students take classes in four 90-minute sessions per day. Students now take six 40- to 60minutc sessions per day. According to an executive summary of the proposed new scheduling, "for nearly three years, the Delton Kellogg Schools staff has been investigating new ways of restructuring the school day. Research from across the country reveals that there arc numerous benefits in engaging students in longer blocks of time." The new schedule will fulfill four primary needs, the summary said. First, it will increase student choices and options. Louise Angelo, director of the Office of Special Programs, said that college-bound students have difficulty finding the time to take electives such as band with the current schedule. "By restructuring the day there arc more ways for students to add what they want to take." The new schedule will also improve school-wide achievement, she said. "The Semester Block Plan allows teachers to Final plans being made for Feb. 3 Winterfest by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce Winterfest Committee have been hard at work making final plans and adjustments to the Saturday, Feb. 3, Winterfesl schedule. Last minute details will be ironed out at a meeting Wednesday. Jan. 3, but so far the committee has planned a mix of new and familiar events. Members of the committee hope that the recent heavy snowfalls have aroused the creative juices of local snow sculp­ ture artists. Judging is scheduled for Jan. 30 so sculptors must pre-register by 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, at the chamber of­ fice at 2491 Patterson road in the ERA Dynamic Real Estate building. The Winterfesl Dance is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 2. from 8 pm until midnight at the Orchard Hills Golf Course at the corner 125th Avenue and 7th Street in Shelbyville, The cost is $10 per person and this event is for adults 21 years old and older. The winner of the snow sculp­ ture will be announced. The pancake breakfast returns to the Gun Lake Community Church on west M-179 between Patterson and Briggs roads. The all you can eat breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 11 a.m. The Gun Lake^ Women’s Club (GFWC) hake sale will be licld during the same hours at the church as well. Broomball returns. Prc-rcgistration is required by calling Alex Liccaga at 672­ 5886 to register. Cost is $50 per team and participants will receive T-shirts. New this year is arm wrestling compe­ tition. Registration and weigh-in will be at the bark beginning al 10 a.m. Wrestling starts at noon and there is a $10 registration fee required. Each wrestler will receive a T-shirt. NEWS BRIEFS Humane Society will meet Jan. 8 The Barry County Humane Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, at its office at 106 East State St. Nominations for board members will be accepted and voting will take place. Dues paying members have until Jan. 8 to nominate, and may do so by either writing the Humane Society at P.O. Box 386, Hastings, Mich. 49058 or by calling 945-0602. HHS musical set in February The Hastings High School Music Department will present "Once Upon a Mattress" Feb. 22. 23 and 24 at the Central School Auditorium. Margaret Schirmer will portray Queen Aggravain, Jeff Baker will be Prince Dauntless, Jerry Cottrell Princess Winifred and Craig Laurie King Sextimus. Also featured will be Carrie Bolt­ house, Joe Miller, Mike Swainston, Justin Schultz, Sarah Haines, Brent Chappelow, Samantha Allerding and Jill Dimond. "Once Upon a Mattress" is the retelling of the old family tale "The Princess and the Pea," with several original twists. It was performed lo­ cally in 1984. with the leading roles taken by Suzi Francik, Kristi Orlick, Paul Service and Eric Anderson. Participants in the talent show must pre-register at the registration tent on the day of the event. There will be a registra­ tion fee of $10 for each act. Participants must provide stage manager with music prior to the performance. Some events arc perfect for the current wintry weather. These include ice bowl­ ing. Participants will try their luck at winging frozen poultry across the glacial alleys to win prizes donated by area mer­ chants. Chances to win prizes are the goals of "Chilly Willy Golf* and the Frisbee loss into the Frigid winners circle. For adults with a fascination with lady luck. Ice Age Bingo will fill the pavilion on the lake side of the park. The area will be heated, but the committee ad­ vises players to dress warmly. Cost is one card with three games for 25 cents a game. Players must be at least 18 years old. The Polar Bear Dip will be back. Reg­ istration is required at the event from 11 a.m. to I p.m. The dip is scheduled for 4 p.rn. The registration fee is $5 and partic­ ipants receive a T-shirt. The chamber uses the proceeds from a raffle to pay for Winterfest. First place prize is a Lakota Sports Quad, $1,000 will go to the second place winner and $500 to the third place wjnner. * Tickets arc available now at the Chamber office and other Gun Lake area merchants. The mayoral candidates will be selling tickets between now and Feb. 3 as well. The names of the mayoral candidates will be released to the public in January. For more information about any of the Winterfest events or membership in the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce, call 792-4396. New Year's Day potluck planned The Nashville Strings and Maple Leaf Grange will have their annual New Year's Day potluck dinner at noon Monday. Jan. 1. Those planning to attend are asked to bring along a dish to pass and their own table service. The Nashville Strings will furnish the meat. After the potluck dinner, there will be music performed in the upstairs portion of the Grange building, with round and square dancing. Organizers ask that no electrical instruments be brought to the event. The Maple Leaf Grange is located south of Nashville. Bicycle challenge to return in June The National 24-hour bicycle chal­ lenge will return to Barry County over the weekend of June 16-17 next year. John and Diane Obermeyer made the announcement earlier this month to both the Middleville Village Council and Thornapple Township Board. The Obermeyers have praised the area communities for the assis­ tance they received to help make the event a success. The 376 riders last summer represented 24 states, Canada and France. There is an economic impact on the community, but the Obermeyers can not estimate exactly how much money the challenge brings into the area. The Obermeyers will meet with Sgt. Tony Stein of the Barry County Sheriffs Department to clear up any difficulties from last year with the route through Middleville. spend more time with students and individualize instruction," the summary states. "Students can repeat classes more quickly and many are able to accelerate their progress so they can take college level or advanced placement classes. Academic achievement is equal to, and in many cases better than that of the traditional schedule." The schedule will also increase the quality of instructional lime and enhance the school climate and culture, Angelo said. According to the summary, "One clear benefit of extended teaching blocks is a healthier school climate. Most students like school better than they did on a six-period day. Related to this are improved teacher-student relationships, lower dropout rates, less absenteeism, and a dramatic drop in discipline problems." Angelo said in 90 minutes there is more lime for students to collaborate on projects and more time to get such projects completed. She said a seminar period will be built into the new schedule. Such periods allow students to study independently, retake tests, seek help from teachers in their various subjects, do I sb work, or do homework. Other districts using block scheduling, including Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg, said they adopted a seminar period in part because students are so busy with extracurricular activities and outside work that they find it difficult to complete homework at night. The other schools also wanted to give students a chance to get help from teachers if they are struggling with a subject. The block scheduling summary states that "clearly the time has come for Delton Kellogg (High School) to restructure its day. In the past, it was not important to have high-level engagement from our students. Today the school's mission is to design a school program for our students that challenges all to be active learners and demonstrate success in an expanding core curriculum that ia the past would have been offered to only a few students. This challenge cannot be adequately met by doing what we have always done. Less than satisfactory grade-level retention rates, proficiency test scores, absenteeism and a general lack of engagqflpr^in the learning process <11 indict great need for increased Vlexibfi^Kind a new and better WaJf of prg^^ng Ate school's ’ resources. ’ FL-'1 "Althoi/gh it is obvious that restructuring the school day is essential to address the need of our school community, it is also a fact that any change is difficult, time-consuming and often painful. Many concerns regarding staff development, budget, the structure of the day, and policy and procedures are being addressed, but there will undoubtedly be issues and challenges along the way. The Delton Kellogg Schools community is accepting these challenges and moving toward a new and better way of learning that encourages our students to be active, engaged learners." One of the problems teachers in other districts faced with block scheduling was having to modify the way they deliver information to students. The longer class periods can’t just be devoted to lecturing, but must include hands-on activities and some movement of students during the class sessions. "We’ve already had a number of teachers attend professional development as to how to teach in the block," Angelo said. More professional development opportunities will be given to staff membeis so they can adjust their teaching styles, she said. "It's important for our parents to know that we will be very thorough as we approach this." In other action at Monday's meeting, the school board approved a 2.75 percent wage increase for cafeteria cashiers for Jan. 1, 2001, through Dec. 31, 2001. Cashiers are not a part of the food service workers union, Angelo said, but have traditionally received the same salary increases as the union workers. Also at the meeting, the board approved the purchase of a 1995 Dodge Caravan for $5,500 that will be used to transport pre-primary impaired students home at noon. The vehicle replaces an older vehicle that is no longer usable. Hastings has 400 fire hydrants most of which are currently covered with snow. Ron Harriman (center) decided to help "save a life and save a house" by contributing orange-colored rods to mark the hydrants. The rods are available at the Hastings fire station between 8 and 5 p.m. Fire Chief Roger Caris (left) asks that you sign up so the department can keep track of which hydrants are adopted. Presenting the sticks to Chief Caris are Ron Hamman and Shidey Fox. Citizen helps effort to adopt fire hydrant by Helen Mudry Staff Writer "To save a life or save a house," is the idea behind Hastings* designer Ron Har­ riman's "adopt a fire hydrant" campaign. The city of Hastings has 400 hydrants and most of them now are hidden under several layers of snow. Harriman decided to make a contribu­ tion to the city and donated 200 orange­ colored fiberglass rods to stick in the snow near each hydrant. The four-foot rods have light-reflecting tips to make .vm more visible at night. Firefighters then will be able to better locate the hydrants and go about their jobs of saving lives and rescuing property rather than using precious minutes searching for a hydrant. Harriman said he hopes the many community organizations — Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, church groups — will adopt a fire hydrant for the season and keep it shoveled clear of snow. He also encour­ ages homeowners to clear snow away from hydrants near their homes saying, "The homeowner stands to benefit the most when a hydrant is cleared, accessi­ ble and visible." Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris in­ vited groups or individuals to visit the Hastings fire station between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to get an orange rod and to indi­ cate which of the city's 400 hydrants they are adopting. That way, the depart­ ment will know which hydrants are ac­ cessible and which ones may need a clearing. BUILDINGS, continued from page 1 tions for $1 in an obvious attempt to at­ tract industry. Councilman Donald Spencer said he supports a program in which the result is more jobs. Mayor Frank Campbell said that if the deal goes through, the recycling site at the incubator will have to be moved and he suggests the old animal shelter site at the end of North Cass Street. Mansfield said, "I have a concern with putting it down there where it's isolated from view." The council tabled the purchase agreement proposals and referred them to City Attorney Stephanie Fckkes. It is ex­ pected that the matter could be resolved in the first meeting of the new year Jan. 8. "I don't anticipate any problems," he said. "There's really no pressing urgency to resolve this tonight." In another matter at Tuesday night's meeting, the council voted 6-1, with David Jasperse and Joe Blcam absent, to extend the city's contract with Con­ sumers Energy for water meter reading services, at a cost of 62 cents per month per meter in 2001 and 64 cents per meter per month for the followin’ year. Under the agreement, a Consumers Energy employee reads residential v.atcr meters while making rounds to read gas and electric meters. Campbell said he opposes the proce­ dure, saying that in days gone by city employees handled it. 1 "Meter reading is not a ful^me job." he said. "I think there ought to be a (city) employee in place." The mayor said because he has worked for Consumers Energy he knows that as many as 5C0 meters can be read in a day. Because the city has about 2,700 water meters, he believes meter reading can be accomplished in a little more than a week, leaving the remainder of the month for the city employee to per­ form such tasks as mowing lawns in warmer weather and removing snow in the winter. Mansfield noted that indeed the city used to handle its own water meter read­ ing, but when a person left a couple of years ago and wasn't replaced, the agreement with Consumers was given a chance. “I don't anticipate any problems. There's really no pressing urgency to resolve this tonight" -|eff Mansfield The city manager sa d the city is sav­ ing money and getting more consistent reading services now. Councilman Barry Wood said that with the arrangement, "We’re getting readings on a more consistent basis at a lower cost," so he couldn't sec why the city should go back to the old way of doing it. Tubbs asked, "Why change something that's really working well? If we really need another city employee, let's hire one, but not to read meters." In the eventual 6-1 vote, Campbell cast the lone dissenting vole. The Hastings City Council meeting was held Tuesday rather than the cus­ tomary Monday evening because the lat­ ter was Christmas Day. Middleville man faces domestic assault charges J-Ad Graphics News Service A fight Dec. 21 between two men and a woman who are roommates in Mid­ dleville landed one of the men in jail facing felony charges for assault. Jesse LaSeur, 21, was arraigned on one count of felonious assault and one count of misdemeanor domestic assault Thursday in Barry County District Court. He isaccused of biting a male victim on the nose and threatened him with a 20 gauge, pump shotgun. According to a report by Deputy Jeff Nieuwenhuis, police were called to the 400 block of Tanglewood Drive in the Cider Mill Estates trailer park at about 11:50 p.m. Dec. 20 after receiving a re­ port of an assault. Upon the deputy's arrival, he was greeted by a woman who claimed that nothing was wrong at the residence. "She called her boyfriend, (LaSeur) to the door he was very rude and told the deputy to leave the... house, that no one had called." Nieuwenhuis reported. Nieuwenhuis was unable to determine who had made the call until he was called to the home a second time by an injured man using a neighbor's telephone. According to police, the male victim had made the original phone call using a cellular telephone from inside the * *home after LaSeur allegedly began to attack the girlfriend. The fight supposedly began when the woman protested LaScur allegedly punching the dog for growling After Nieuwenhuis responded to the first call and left, LaSeur allegedly found the male victim hiding in a bedroom and began to beat him. ' The assault occurred after the deputy left. They both fought and (the victim) was bitten." said police. "Jesse then got what sounded like his 20 gauge. Moss­ berg. pump action shotgun and loaded it." The victim told police he was in fear of his life, fled the home and called 911 a second time from a neighboring resi­ dence. Five deputies responded the second time shortly after midnight and found the victim bleeding, deputies reported. "(The victim) said he ran for his life because he felt Jesse was going to shoot him," deputies said. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday December 2B. 2000 - Page 3 Bailey steps down after six years at helm of County Board by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Jim Bailey has three more days left as chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. By the lime most readers peruse this story, he will have attended the last board meeting of his term. Bailey, at the age of 39, had the un­ usual distinction of being elected County Board chairman at his very first board meeting in January 1995 and was re­ elected by his peers to serve tn that ca­ pacity for six consecutive years. A neophyte commissioner at the helm of a county board is somewhat unusual, according to Michigan Association of Counties Legislative Coordinator Scott Dzurka. Checking the MAC’S database, Dzurka said he found only four new and inexperienced commissioners who were elected chairpersons in the state's 83 counties during the last two years. Most of the. time, county commissioners elect incumbents as chairpersons. Some of his fellow commissioners have noted that Bailey seriously tackled the challenge of preparing himself for that first county board term. As soon as he won the 1994 primary election, de­ feating incumbent Gordon Fuhr, Bailey regularly attended County Board meet­ ings and committee meetings to keep abreast of the issues facing commission­ ers and took lime to research issues that were pending as well as to indoctrinate himself in the Robert's Rules procedures and other governmental formalities. However, when Bailey’s term expires this Sunday, he’ll be saying good-bye to county government because he forfeited running for re-election to his District 4 scat to seek election to a state represen­ tative post. That dream ended after the August primary election when Bailey was defeated by fellow Republican Gary Newell. Newell went on to win the November general election and will soon become the new state represenU’.tve to replace Terry Geiger, who could not seek re-election due to stale term limits. New that Bailey will have time on his hands, he’s frequently asked about his fu­ ture career plan:. He is exploring several options, including going back to college. "I'm also contemplating a couple of new business ventures,’’ Bailey said. "We still have the home business,” he said, adding that he will have an active role in that with his wife. Debbie. Deb’s Day Care business operates around the clock at their Boulder Drive home in Hastings. Bailey was an independent sales dis­ tributor for Rexall Showcase Interna­ tional. a division of Rexall Drug, when he first took county office. "I’m not leaving Barry County," he said during a recent interview. "There arc a few sales opportunities out there. I don’t know if I’ll go back to sales or not. I haven't made those decisions. Deb and I have talked about a lot of the options. We’ll take a look at all of them and the right one will fall into place." Summing up his tenure as commis­ sioner, Bailey said, "h’s been an honor and. a privilege to serve in Barry County." He recalled that right after being elected chainnan for the first time, he had talked about how hard it is to accept change. "If you don't believe it, think about something as simple as people’s diets. They cannot make that change. And change is tough. A lot of times we did change over the last six years and it was hard for people, hard for individuals, hard for departments. Certain groups of people had hard times accepting those. But, I think all in all things have worked very good. I don't know of any area in Barry County that has changed for the worst or went downhill." Bailey said. "There may be areas that commission­ ers or other interested parties would have liked to see grow faster... All in all, I think we've made awful good progress. Our trial court system is excellent; you can attribute a lot of that to the judges, but you can also attribute a lot of that to the County Board as a whole. When the commissioners get behind departments for a project and even if they don't get behind it and push it forward, but if they allow it and aren't a stumbling block in the way of the progress, it's appreciated. "I give the credit for the projects to departments, but I realize that a lot of things would not have happened without the County Board authorizing or allowing it to happen. I think you'll see the same thing with the new board of commission­ ers Every group of commissioners has their accomplishments; maybe there arc better years than others, but I really don’t think we have bad years or bad boards. I don’t see how you can have a bad board of commissioners when you've got eight people. It's kind of hard to have eight bad apples," especially when county voters are the ones who have selected them to their positions. One of the biggest controversies during his County Board years was the county animal shelter. Bailey had originally proposed an extensive remodeling of the current facility when he didn't think suf­ ficient county funds were available to build a new- one from scratch. Volunteers of the Animal Shelter 2000 Committee took over the project, with some funding help from the county and fantastic community outpouring. The building was recently completed, but even though differences between the Shelter Committee and County Board were ironed out on paper, the relation­ ship never was the same after the County Board, without warning, tried to impose what volunteer committee members thought was an unrealistic deadline on the project. "I am glad to have a new animal shel­ ter," Bailey said in a recent interview. "It's all said and done and I’m glad the way it actually worked out. We didn't spend half a million dollars in taxpayer dollars. They've still got a half million dollar building. The people who had that interest area put that in... rather than tax the whole community..." The biggest disappointment in his six years on the board was not succeeding in providing a new sports complex or com­ munity center to provide more recre­ ational opportunities for youth, Bailey said. He had proposed that the county pur­ chase about 50 acres in the Hastings area for a complex with soccer fields, baseball diamonds, a football field and picnic areas. The theory was to spend money for young people who aren't in trouble with the law or the court system and to hopefully give all youngsters op­ portunities for more activities to keep them out of trouble. Some opponents didn't think people from outlying areas in the county would want to drive all the way to Hastings to use the complex while some proponents said parents are already driving their children further dis­ tances because not enough facilities are available in the county. "There was a statement made before me," Bailey said, that the youth don't make up 100 percent of our population but they do make up 100 percent of our future... There's more to it than just recreation, but there’s a lot to recreation for them. I hope that's something the new board will look at. I think I will commit that I will stay active in the community in those types of areas and do all that I can do. I will still probably coach (youth sports). I've coached as long as I've had boys," said Bailey, the father of 12 chil­ dren. "I've still got boys who haven't even started (sports) and I’ve got two grandsons." He was also a proponent of a millage that was defeated this year for a pro­ posed community center for the YMCA, County Commission on Aging, Hastings Schools and the county general public. In Bailey’s opinion, the County Board has had a number of significant accom­ plishments in the last six years. "One of the best things the board did while I was there was hire Michael Brown" to be county administrator, Bai­ ley said. The board in *95 was faced with the resignation of the county's first coor­ dinator, Judy Peterson, at its first meet­ ing. Praising Brown, Bailey said, "I give him a lot of credit as not only a fine man in the community and as a person, but Michael's been able to come in and work with every single department head. Michael’s been able to come in under the restraints of a very, very tight finan­ cial budget and sort through the problem areas and the issues." (The County Board learned ;n early 1995 that instead of in­ heriting a projected $526,309 fund bal­ ance to begin the year, it had only $60,217, which was the lowest county fund balance since the 1970s.) Brown "has been able to give his ex­ pert advice to the county board on fi­ nances and how we should do those...I’m sure the new board is going to appreciate him just as much as commissioners the last six years have appreciated him." "He's a good man," Bailey said, "con­ scientious about the community, his work and the accomplishments of where thc county is going." The county's current financial status is another top accomplishment. "When you look at the financial graph oventhe ovenine years, it had nao been occn going nothing nounng but edownhill for whatever reasons. Jim Bailey Michael has made recommendations, but yet the commissioners have to make the decisions. We made enough gooo deci­ sions and did them right that we were able to build our revenues back. This yjar for the first time in all those years, you may sec a dip the other way. A dip like that is not something that’s bad if you can put a notation right out from that drop and say $470,000-somc for the pur­ chase of homes" the county purchased adjacent to the former City Hall that the county also owns. "History will say they didn't over budget, they made a consci­ entious purchase... So finances was a big one. He's also pleased that the county re­ cently received an "A-" overall financial rating from Standard and Poors. In previ­ ous years the county’s rating has always been in the "B" category. Bailey said. Economic times arc good, but Bailey marvels how the county board didn't in­ crease taxes but citizens voted to in­ crease taxes by nearly $1 million this year to help the financially ailing county-owned medical care facility, Thornapple Manor. "That says a lot," he said. "Just being able to work (well) with the judges and the County Courthouse Employees Association" is an accom­ plishment that Bailey named. Commis­ sioners made a decision early in his County Board tenure to determine that the judges were to be the 'bosses' of the employees, but then die state changed that after the "judges had pur everything in place", he said. "ItMp nothing is go­ ing to change." I/ailcypatd. "We left it as you’re running yourwepartments. I’m not sticking my nojc in, Michael (Brown) doesn't want it. and Io and be­ hold the state reversed it and went back the other way. In Barry County, we really didn’t care what they did; we weren’t go­ ing to fight over it. I think that built a lot of faith between the judges with their employees and the County Board... "You're not seeing a lot of grievances filed between the county and the em­ ployees," Bailey added. One of the ex­ ceptions, he said, is that "I’m sure no­ body is ever satisfied with their benefit package or their wage." Unity with department heads had been established before the current commis­ sioners* tenures, "but we have improved upon it." Bailey said. "There is probably still room for improvement. The new board can move in and gain the confi­ dence of these department heads and they can keep that process moving for­ ward. As long as you’re moving forward in a positive direction, that's good. Sometimes you’re not moving forward, you’re staying status quo, but you're not going backwards. As long as you don’t go backwards, you’re gaining ground." "The county has good department heads; they really do," Bailey said. *Wc within your tax base." Providing additional funding for county roads, for the first time in many years, has been an accomplishment, Bailey said because of the county’s better finan­ cial picture. "They (Road Commission Board members) were pleased with it and I’m glad we were in a position to be able to do that for them. That's a positive," Bai­ ley said. Helping to bring the first community college branch to the county is one of the County Board's lop achievements since 1995, Bailey said. Kellogg Com­ munity College opened in 1996 off Gun Lake Road in Hastings. The County Board’s role in the KCC project, spear­ headed by the County Futuring Commit­ tee, was to approve county-backed mu­ nicipal bonds for $2.95 million to finance construction. KCC is repaying the county for the principle and interest on the bonds and all related-project expenses over a maximum 20 years. "People from Middleville and Caledo­ nia (and other places) are coming to KCC here," Bailey said. "Kellogg Com­ munity College has been very good for our community. It was just perfect tim­ ing. "Tim Sleevi (KCC director of Barry County operations) has been good for the community, working at the college. I re­ spect him a lot and appreciate his help in bringing it here as well as Dr. (Paul) Ohm," KCC president. Bailey praised "their foresight and their wisdom to say that this will work in this community. I was glad to see us get that. That's a big plus." A credit to Bui Icy and the county board as a whole was the "host agree­ ment" between the county and owners pf the county's only landfill, located in Hastings. The local agreement to govern the landfill is considered to be a safeguard for the county because it supersedes any state action which may eliminate some restrictions. Volume restrictions in the local contract are considered the most important issue. After countless hours of negotiations between Bailey, officials connected with the landfill and attorneys for both sides, the host agreement was finalized in 1996. "It relieved a lot of tension and set a precedent," Bailey said of that accom­ plishment. • During the term of the agreement, landfill owners may expand the active landfill area up to a maximum 48 acres. The landfill firm currently owns nearly 350 acres at the site. Any additional ex­ pansion would have to be agreed to in writing by the county and landfill owners. Landfill owners have recently asked permission to use more acreage, saying they may have to close the facility if they can't have access to more land, Bailey said. He cautions the new board that landfill officials may be among the first to visit new commissioners. "I didn't buy it then and I don't buy it now," Bailey said of the need for more acreage. "If they shut down, they have guaranteed they will take our waste for a period of time." Asked if be had other advice for the new County Board, which will meet for the first time on Jan. 2, Bailey quipped: "Don't read the letters to the editor.*' "I think the new commissioners are go­ ing to do fine." Bailey said. "I’d tell them that they've heard a lot of things and a lot of people complain, but it's easy to get on a negative bandwagon. They (complainers) get them all hyped up... 1 think when they get in and they start looking and look al the whole issue, they arc going to say they (current commis­ sioners) were trying to do what is right for Barry County. I have full confidence that these new commissioners will do the same." "...A lot of the commissioners had cer­ tain areas they were strongly concerned Bailey's advice to new board: "Don't read the letters to the editor. " about. I did. loo (when I came on the board). Solid waste was a big issue then. In that first year, we worked out that host agreement and you don't hear about solid waste (issues) now. They (new commis­ sioners) are going to realize the same thing. They are going to come in and they've heard a lot about some issues If they’ve hung their hat on making all the changes with the (Southwest Barry) sewer authority, they are going to get in and say. 'there’s not a lot we can do. We can keep going along like they were to get the best we can possibly get.' Are we going to get what we initially wanted as a county? No, but we’re not going to get that cither way. whether we sue or whether we don’t sue. no matter what happens, whether the boiler (to help the sewer plant) works or doesn’t work and we do something else. They are not go­ ing to get what they initially wanted to get and that's because what we initially wanted was a perfect, dream system that would work. So I think with the new commissioners, I would tell them to take a good long look." Bailey said. "You've got some fine people still on the board and some good commissioners coming in. If they are conscientious and they are concerned with serving the pub­ lic, they will learn that they have to vote according to what is best for the entire county. "I wasn't there to vote on what was best for (District 4) Hastings Charter Township. Carlton Township, a little piece of Woodland (Township) and the first precinct in Irving Township. You arc there to represent them and voice their concerns and opinions and then act ac­ cordingly to what's best for the whole county." Predictions on who will be the next County Board chairperson? "I’m not sure," Bailey said. "I think (current commissioner) Jeff MacKenzie is looking at chair. I think Jeff MacKen­ zie would do a fine job as chair. He's a very conscientious, articulate commis­ sioner and level-headed. I’m not telling them who to vote (for) or how to vote." Bailey added. "He (MacKenzie) would do an excellent job as chair, but there arc several others who would do a good job as well." 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Coll 616-948-8000 Today or toll troo 1-888-494-5539 HASTINGS (West M-43) �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner Thursday.December 28. 2000 l€[T€RS...from Our Readers Know Your Schools: by Carl Schoessel, Superintendent Christmas party for kids is wonderful To the editor; Let’s give credit where credit is due for the annual Elks Christmas Party for Kids. It is my understanding that to fund this party, David Neeson collects deer hides and donates all of the proceeds to the local Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks so they can put on the party. There are also donations from individuals, as well as school teachers who hold auctions and donate proceeds to the Elks. The local Elks have invited the children from the Barry Intermediate School District (BISD) and their families to the party. Gifts arc purchased for the BISD kids and their siblings, as well as for different CBI. TMI, SMI and PPI classrooms in Hastings and Delton. All fo the gifts arc presented the kids by Santa Claus. There always lots of snacks donated by members of the Elks. And after Santa has finished presenting gifts to the children, a lunch is served to everyone. This year, there were about 65 to 70 kids who attended the Christmas party. Each one of the people who takes part in putting this all together deserves the community’s best wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. God bless them all! Loretta Smith. Hastings LUrite Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Know Your LCGISIATORS: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington DC. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. .Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. • President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing, 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. ’ Hastings 13ANNER Barry Mich. Barry Mich. Information about the Hastings Area School System Burglars stole Christmas gifts To the editor: It’s not enough that so many people have to pinch pennies these days, but for anyone to break into someone elsc’s home and steal everything is simply wrong. My own flesh and blood sister was married only three months ago, and she had a lot dreams, only to see them shattered just three days before Christmas. In broad daylight, my sister's was broken into and cleaned out. Not only was the essential stuff taken, but also Christmas gifts for other people. My sister and brother-in-law work very hard for their money. Whoever the buglars arc, they can thank them for their nice Christmas. I guess that as far as they're concerned, someone else can just go without, as long as it's not them, right? The only good thing that has come of this situation is, thank God this took place while they were not at home. At least I still have my sister and brother-in­ law. Candi Sarver, Hastings Couple rescues family in fire by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A Drake Road couple who saved three aduhs and a child asleep inside a burn­ ing mobile home early Friday are thank­ ful they arrived when they did. "We were coming home from Delton when we came over the hill," said Kim Skidmore, who lives with her husband Steve, across the road from the mobile home. "We could see the fire from a long ways away.” Kim said she and Steve quickly made a plan, parked their truck in the driveway and leaped into action. "I went inside and called Steve’s par­ ents and told them to call 911 and he went across the street," said Kim. "They were all asleep and he got the little boy out and put him in our truck and then got the three adults out. When he opened the door, all he couldgpt was smoke." According to An. hiat tapd inside a pump house next ® the mobile Is thought to have started the!fire inside the shed. But straw bales positioned around the base of the mobile home caught fire, which in turn spread to the 12-foot by 54foot home. "They thanked us and we all stood there and waited for the fire trucks," said Kim. "He did real good.” The Kim then carried the child to an­ other trailer behind the burning structure where the family is now staying with rel­ atives. "He didn’t have any shoes on because he had been sleeping," she said. Kim said she is sure her husband is re­ sponsible for saying the lives of the sleeping family. "It was weird," she said of the timing. "We could have stayed in Delton a little bit longer." Firefighters from the Hastings Fire De­ partment battled the blaze from 1:22 un­ til 3 a.m. with the help of the Johnstown Township Fire Department, but were un­ able to prevent some $7,000 damage. The home was owned by Don Bailey, though the names of the residents were unavailable. Students show holiday generosity, compassion In keeping with the holiday spirit of giv­ ing. students and staff members of the Hast­ ings Area School System have been in­ volved in several projects that have helped area residents and need) families have a happy holiday season. At Hastings High School, students in the Business Professionals of America Club conducted a “mitten drive” for mittens and gloves to be distributed to area children through LOVE Inc., while staff members made a donation to support the Hastings Elks Club’s Christmas part) for handi­ capped children. Also at the high school, the Rotary Inter­ act Club members took some elementary school students shopping and provided money so that they could buy gifts for their families, and the Kiwanis Key Club mem­ bers helped to support the Mel Trotter Mis­ sion. Students from the Turn Around Center also collected canned food to be distributed through LOVE Inc. Of course, a very important part of help­ ing the community’s residents enjoy the holiday season is the Christmas parade, and the members of the Hastings High School jind Middle School bands provided holiday music for parade watchers again this year, as has been the tradition for many years. Students and staff members from nine of the teams at Hastings Middle School col­ lected several hundred dollars worth of food and gifts for distribution to needy fam­ ilies in Barry County through LOVE Inc.. and in other holiday activities the students of Middle School teachers Cindy Clark. Jan Foley, Rich Nauta and Becky Wigg partici­ pated in “Operation Christmas Child.” This is a program in which shoeboxes are filled with personal items, toys and candy for dis­ tribution to children in many countries throughout the world. The collection of food was a project that also was big in the elementary schools this year. Students and staff members ?t all of the elementary schools collected canned goods for needy families, which was dis­ tributed thr&igh L(M/E lae.. or al Pleas­ antv iew School, was put with items do­ nated by the schools' parent-teacher organi­ zation and the Felpausch Corporation, the school's business partner, to make holiday baskets for three of the school's needy fam­ ilies. Southeastern School’s staff members “adopted” a needy family, and besides col- lecting more than 900 cans of food for those in need, the Southeastern students made Christmas cards, which were deliv­ ered to nursing home residents. Al Central School, the B-4s students sang holiday songs to the residents of Tendercare and Thomapple Manor, second-graders made turkey napkin rings to decorate the Thanksgiving dinner trays of Pennock Hos­ pital patients, and the student council col­ lected food items and money for “adopted” families. Not to be outdone by the students, the Central School staff members also col­ lected money and food items, and prepared baskets for distribution to two needy fami­ lies. Northeastern students and staff members also donated items to help area families in need, collecting canned goods to be distrib­ uted through LOVE Inc., and the school's staff members donated money to help with winter bills to one of the school's families. The Northeastern parent-teacher organiza­ tion also purchased a Christmas tree, which was decorated with ornaments made by special education students... the tree cur­ rently is on the Barry County Courthouse lawn, but will be planted at the school in memory of a Northeastern student who died earlier this year. At Star Elementary, students prepared food baskets for four of the school’s fami­ lies and gave four boxes of food to LOVE Inc. Students also participated in the U.S. Marine Corps’ “Toys for Tots” campaign, which was a charitable project done for the first time last year. And staff members working at the ad­ ministration office collected food and pur­ chased clothing and toys for a needy family. Holiday music is one of the nicest things about this time of the year, and many of the students have been spending time sharing their musical talents with the school dis­ trict’s residents by performing for several of the local agencies, clubs, and organiza­ tions. Often, the performance turned into a “sing-a-long” as residents joined the stu­ dents in thdir favorite Christmas carols. These examples of the projects and activ­ ities conducted in the schools illustrate the compassion and generosity that the students and staff members have for those less for­ tunate than themselves, and a sincere desire to make this a happy Thanksgiving, a very Merry .Christmas, and a most Happy New Year for all! Goebel to lead local Democrats Melvin Goebel was elected to chair the Barry County Democratic Party at the local Democrats December meeting earlier this month. Goebel had been the previous vice chair for two years while John Loftus was chairman. Blanche Munjoy was elected vice chair at the Dems' meeting and Ruth Pino is the organization’s secretary. Ralph Smith was elected treasurer. The next meeting of the Barry County Democrats will be on Wednesday, Jan. 3, at 7 p.m. The group will focus on their goals for the coming year. See RESCUE, continued page 14 PUBLIC OPINION: Melvin Goebel New Year’s resolution? What is your New Year's Resolution for the year 2001? Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings tanner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N.M-43 Highway Hastngs Ml 49058 0602 (616) 945 9554 John Jacoba President Joyca Ryan Treasurer Fradaric Jacoba Vice President Staphan Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Emot) Elaine Gilbert (Asustant EOrtot) Shelly Sulser Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary McDonough James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Jenna Teunessen, Freeport: Ben Wickham, Hastings: Janice Higgins, Hastings: Angela Stahl, Lake Odessa: Beverly McManaway, Hastings: Alice Martin, Woodland: "I want to be an A student.” "To succeed in life and achive my goals." "To be a little more patient." "I want to keep my room cleaner and get my life more organized. And stop procrastinating.” "I'm making a resolution to spoil my soon-to-be grandchild." "I don't do resolutions. Why should 1 make promises which may be impossible to keep?" Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a m to 5 30 p m Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Saturday 8 30 a m ■ Noon Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year in Barry County S27 per year in adjoining counties S29 00 ner year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.December 28. 2000 - Page 5 Man killed as cars collide in ‘white-out’ |Kelly L Morgan| DELTON • Kelly L. Morgan, of Delton, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 23. 2000. Kelly was bom in Ionia, Ml on Jan. 29. 1957. the son of Ben and Ellen (Whipple) Morgan. He was a member of the Operators Union Local 324. a .member of the Delton Moose Lodge No. 1649 and the Masonic Temple of Hickory Comers. Kelly enjoyed playing the harmonica, singing, operating radio controlled air­ planes and cooking. He had a talent of bal­ ancing objects on his chin. Members of his family include a daugh­ ter and son-in-law Jessica and Travis Williams of Bellevue; sons. Kelly and Eric Morgan of Delton; sisters. Kay (Bill) Baker of Delton, and Knstina (Jeff) Chapman of Delton; brothers. Kevin (Barbara) Morgan of Hastings, and Keith (Belinda) Morgan of Delton; his former spouse. Linda Morgan of Delton; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his parents Funeral services were conducted Wednesday. Dec. 27. 2000 at the Faith United Methodist Church. Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Interment took place at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Kelly's memo­ ry may be directed to Hickory Comers Bible Church Building Fund. Arrangements were by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. J’Ad Graphics News Service A Christmas Eve, head-on collision Sunday took the life of a 34-year-old Nashville man and left two other victims in the intensive care unit of Pennock Hospital, according to police. Dead is James Allen Symonds, whom police said was on his way to work at the Old Towne Tavern in Hastings when the crash occurred in a 'white-out' on M-66 between Butler and Dowling Roads at about 11:20 a.m. Suffering broken ribs and a bruised heart was 58-ycar-old Jo Beth Bridleman of Hastings while the passenger in her van, Catherine J. Davenport. 51. of Hastings suffered a broken leg, broken ribs and a broken toe. Police said the two women were cn route to Marshall, where they planned to visit a friend in the hospital. Trooper Brian Roderick said Bridle­ man was driving south on M-65 behind a snow plow and that Symonds entered the Our roadway from Butler Road heading north. "She attempted to pass the plow," said Roderick. 'She got partly around it when a white out occurred and they met in the middle." Roderick said Symonds, who was not wearing a scat belt, was killed instantly from multiple injuries while Bridleman and Davenport were extricated by the Nashville Fire Department. "I commend the Nashville Fire De­ partment for their response and their handling of the scene," said Roderick. "JoBelh and Catherine were trapped from the vehicle being crushed and they got them out pretty fast." Roderick said seat belts and a driver's side airbag saved the lives of the two women. "JoBeth's airbag had gone off and that's what 1 think saved her life,” said Roderick. "Catherine's shoulder harness snapped but her lap belt stayed secure. Seatbelts saved the lives of both vic­ tim*.** Roderick said it is unclear, however, whether a seat belt would have saved Symonds. Alcohol and speed were not factors in the cause of the crash and a report will be sent to the Barr)* County Prosecutor's office for review, he said. "I guess a lesson to be learned here is no matter anxious you are to get around a snow plow, you should take your time and always wear a seat belt." said Rod­ erick. Both Bridleman and Davenport arc in Pennock Hospital's intensive care unit, where they were listed in stable condi­ tion Wednesday. Symonds' funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. today (Thursday, Dec. 28) at the Nashville Church of the Nazarcnc. He is remembered as a "doting son," who had recently moved in with his par­ ents, Donald ano Ena Symonds to help take care of the farm throughout the win­ ter, said a relative. "He was a student and a very intelli­ gent person." said a relative who asked not to be identified. "He kept to himself and didn't try to draw attention to him­ self. He was very active with the family and was very involved with his mother and father." Symonds had never been married, had no children and as the youngest of four children, he often spent time on the fam­ ily farm. "He took great pride in the land," the relative said. "He will be greatly missed." Symonds was raised in the Nashville area and attended and graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1985. He then continued his education at Kellogg Community College, where he received his associate's degree in ac­ counting and continued attending classes at Grand Valley State University. thoughts circle around our customers. LEGAL NOTICE Motic* OF Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gerry E. Hathaway, snqle man (original mortgagors) to MCA Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated October 18, 1995. and recorded on October 24. 1995 in Ube; 643. on Page 372, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Mortgage Company­ West. F/K/A Mellon Mortgage Company, Assignee by an assignment dated December 19. 1995. which was recorded on February 23.1996, in bber 652. on Page 693.Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is darned to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND ONF -HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 78/100 dollars ($35.1 .*0.78). including interest at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute n such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastngs. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on January 11,2001. Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6 of Block 6 of Samuel Roush's Addition to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 23. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aba..:Ioned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated November 30. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. 246-593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Tdeg. aph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farm.v Ml 48025 File #200025583 Stations (12/28) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Safe THtS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig W. Herrera, a single man. A/K/A Craig W. Herrera (original mortgagors) to GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 29.1999. and recorded cn February 4, 1999 in Document No 1024779. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE AND 89/100 dollars ($101.563 89). including interest at 6 750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some parts of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m.. on February 1. 2001 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot beginning at the Southeast comer of Lot 1 of Cutlers Oak Park Plat, thence West parallel to Lot 1 to waters edge of Cobb (also known as Hoag) Lake, thence 50 feet Southwesterly along the waters edge to iron stake, thence East to iron stake, thence 50 feet Northeasterly to beginning. Serbon 18. Town 3 North. Range 10 West; also beginning at an iron stake 50 feet Southwesterly of the Southeast comer of Lot 1 of Cutlers Oak Park Plat: thence West parallel to Lot 1 of the edge of Cobb (also known as Hoag) Lake, thence Southwesterly 50 feet along Lakes edge, thence East to iron stake. !h«nce 50 feet Northeasterly to place of beginning. Section 18. Town 3 North. Range 10 West Fhe redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 21. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1309 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200026577 Dolphins (1/18) At Hastings City Bank, our thoughts circle around our customers. We are proud of our employees and their commitment to putting the customer first. After all. we’re here for you with all the services you need and the personal attention you deserve. To all of you. from your friends down at the bank, have a safe and prosperous 2001. Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 www.hastingscitybank.com �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday.December 28 2000 MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Donna L. Fox. age 79, of Middleville, passed away Saturday. Dec. 23. 2000 at home Mrs. Donna L. Fox was bom on Aug. 21. 1921 in Hastings, the daughter of Floyd O. and May Belle (Oliver) Holes. She was raised in Middleville and attended Thomapple Kellogg School, graduating in 1939. She was married to LeRoy B. Fox on Nov. 8. 1944. Donna was a homemaker. She was a life­ time member of the Middleville United Methodist Church and the United Methodis? Women. She devoted her life to her family, was a canng. loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. Donna enjoyed cooking, sewing and gar­ dening. She is survived by her three daughters. Susan (Daniel) Rietman of Middleville. Chrystin Fox Rietman of Wayland. Claire Ann (Gordon) Golden of Middleville; one son. LeRoy b. Fox Jr. of Middleville; five grandchildren, Samantha Vander Bosch. Jerrod Hirons. Tim Fox. Daniel Fox. Josh Golden; five great grandchildren. Adam Vander Bosch. Eric Vander Bosch. Kyle Vander Bosch. Aiyssa Vander Bosch. Jordan Vander Bosch; three brothers, Charles Holes of Lynden. Washington. Floyd (Mildred) Holes of Kalamazoo. Eli (Henrietta) Holes of Bay City; two sisters. Virginia Lovett of Tucson. AZ; Anna May (Herb) Thorpe of Haines City. FL; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. LeRoy Fox. granddaughter Anmssa Greenman. sister Ruth Boley. Funeral and committal sen ices were held Wednesday morning at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Lee Zachman officiated. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville United Methodist Church, or the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Worship Together. ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Sieve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9:30 a.m . Sunday School 1100 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p.m . Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 30 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mich W Clayion Garrison, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a m . classes for al) ages Morning Worship 10.45 a.m Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 p m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m are Rainbow* or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or First grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ayes 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Soo. Han Yoon Phone 367-4061. Worship Ser­ vice*’ Sunday. 11:00 a.m.. Sunday School. 10 am for all ages WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE.” 600 Powell Rd. (One mile cast of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Brethren Churches. Iniemaiional. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945­ 9224 Sunday School Classes 9:45 a m. SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10 45 am. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m; Thursday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 pm. Al! ages always wel­ come SPECIAL: CREATION SCIENCE EVANGELISM VIDEO SERIES (very imformativc. but light-hearted) by Dr. Kent Hovind, Sundays 7 p.m , start.ug Sept 10 thru December Conservative Pastor Ken Vaught a m . Worship II am. PO Box Grace EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Auglicuu ComriuiiMi 315 W Center St. (corner of S Broad­ way and W Center St) Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Voctbcrg. Director of Music Dec 24th. Fourth Sun­ day of Advent. Worship -8am and 10 a.m Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a m Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a m Christmas Eve. Dec 24th. Chil­ drens Service - 4 p.m . Traditional service. 10 pm CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Sen ice* Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 p m evening Sen ice. Wednesday 7 U0 p m Sen tees for Aduh*. Teens and Children 9 45 am COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling Phone 616-721-8077. Service Times: 945 a.m. Traditional. II 15am Contemporary Service; 11:15 a m Sunday School Nurs­ ery provided Junior church Youth group Thursdays senior meals 12noon Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p m. For more infor­ mation call the church office THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd.. Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Saturday services are at 6:00 p m Sunday Service Times are 8 30 a m.. 9:55 a m and 11 20 a m Tuesday prayer and share tunc 1000 am. Wednesday evening service 6.30 p m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p m also Nursery and children^ activities thru the 4th grade ava-lablc for HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Re* Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thur* 9 a m to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9 30 a m Sunday School. 10 45 a.m. Morning Worship. Sun 5-7 p m Youth Fellowship (Gr 6-12); Sun evening service as announced in weekly bulletin 6pm. Wed 6-« 8 p m Pioneer Club (Gr K-5lh). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 pm ). Wed 7 pm Prayer Mlg. (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9 15 a m Morning Prayer. 1100 a m Holy Communion Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 p m For inorc informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev Dav id T. Hustwick 948-9(4)4 Rev Deacon David S Mohrhardt 517-627­ 9830 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all ser­ vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Stale Rd and Boltwood St.. Ro Daniel Graybill, Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday 9 45 a m Sunday School. 10:45 a m Morning Worship, 6:00 p m Evening celebration for all Wednesday. 6.30 p.m., Kid¥ Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade; Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 a m. Senior Aduh Bible Study. For fur­ ther information call the church office. GRACE LLTHERAN CHURCH 239 F. North St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. Dec 24 8 00 & 10 45 a m Worship. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages). Christ­ mas Eve 7:00 p m . Worship. 11 00 Worship. Thursday. Dec. 21 7:00 p m. Church Reh Friday. Dec 22 - 7.00 p.m. Christmas Program Saturday. Dec. 23 8 00 Narcotics Anonymous Tues­ day. Dec. 19 7 00 p m . Congre­ gation Council. 7:30 Ovcrcatcrs Anonymous Wednesday. Dec 27 7 00-8 30 pm • Overeaters Anonymous HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Church Pone (616) 945­ 9574 Barrier Free building will elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 a.m Interim Pastor David B Nelson Director of Christian Education is Lisa Stevens Music Director is Karen Vander Goot 8 30 a m - Alterna­ tive Worship Service 9.30 a m Sunday School - every Sunday, classes arc available for everyone Classes for children and youth arc based on grade level Four classes Goodwill. Genests. In His Steps and Young at Hran arc taught for adults 10:30 a m - Coffee Fellowship. Radio Broadcast 11 00 a.m. - Traditional Worship Services childcare available for infant* and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade We have Pioneer clubs every Wednesday from 4 00 p.m to 5 00 p m Thursdays at 7 30 p.m Choir Rehearsal Ephiphany Breakfast Saturday. Jan 6. 2001 at 9 00 a m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Cume. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr Adult Min­ istries 9 30 a m Sunday School for all age*. 10 45 am. Morning Worship Service. 6 00 pm. livening Service. 7 00 r» m Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p m . Auana. Sr and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladie* Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 309 |- GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH H VSTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 L Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship 11 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 pm. Thursday Bible Study 7pm If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more detail* WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 am. Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058 Sunday and Wednesday services; nursery thru age 3 for Saturday servicc Bring the whole family GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH THE QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8:30 am and 11:00 a.m . Confession Saturday 3 30-4:15 p m BIBLE. 1100 am . Evening Service at pm. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 pm 6 00 M-79 West ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH -THE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morntrig Celebration 10 am Fellowship Tunc before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 ( 6161 945-5463 G. Kent Keller. Pastor Willard II Cur­ tis. Parish Associate Thursday. Dec 31 - 9 00 am Traditional Worship Service. 9 20 a.m Childcn's Worship. 10 00 am "Coffee Hour” in the Dining Room. 10 IG am Birthday Party for Jesus in Sharpe Hall (All Ages'). 11 20 a i.; Contemporary Worship Service. Il 50 am Chil­ dren* Worship The 9 00 Sen ice is broadcast over WBCH-AM The 11 20 Sen ice appears on local ca­ ble throughout the week Nursery is provided during both services Children's Worship is available dur­ ing both *erv ices Monday. Jan I Church Office Closed Tuesday. Jan 2 - 6 15 am Mens Bible Study at the YMCA office Resume normal office hours Wednesday. Jan 3 - 645 pm Praise Team Sanctuary. 7 00 pm Chancel Choir • Choir Room This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member ED I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 Nonh M-43 Highwav - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions” - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan /Jzea OAltteazles Eugene Jr. Kidder MIDDLEVILLE - Eugene Jr. Kidder, age 71. of Middleville, passed away Thursday. Dec 21, 2000 at home. Mr Kidder was bom on May 21, 1929 Barry County. Hastings, the son of Eugene and Gertrude (Karcher) Kidder. He was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings Schools. He was married to Lois June Wilson on Oct. 6. 1950 in Hastings. Michigan. He was employed at Kist Company. Royal Coach Company. Oliver Aviation and retired from Bradford-White Corporation after 37 years of service. Mr. Kidder proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion for 49 years. Eugene Jr. was an outdoor enthusiast, enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting in the spring of the year, berry picking, collector of coins and an avid read­ er. He was a caring, loving husband, father, grandfather, doing kind deeds for his fami­ ly and friends Survived by his wife of 50 years, Lois (Wilson) Kidder, two daughters Patti Jo (Michael) Sinclair of Hastings. Lorrie Jill (Steven) Sherman of Middleville; two grandchildren. Courtney Sinclair and Nicholas Sinclair; four sisters. Yvonne (Paul) Edwards of Florida. Arloa Newton of Hastings. Irma Patterer of Battle Creek. Doris (Ray) Swan of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene S. and Gertrude E. Kidder; two brothers, Lawrence and Burdette (Mike) Kidder. Funeral and Committal Services were held Sunday afternoon at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middle-ville. Rev. Richard Taggart officiated. Interment was at Freeport Cemetery, Freeport, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings American Legion Post 45. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. |James A. Symonds| NASHVILLE - James A. Symonds, age 34. of Nashville died Sunday. Dec. 24.2000 in Maple Grove Township. Mr. Symonds was bom on Feb. 23. 1966 in Jackson. Ml. the son of Donald and Ena Mae (Gears) Symonds. He was raised in the Nashville area and graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1985. He then con­ tinued his education at Kellogg Community College, where he received his associates degree in accounting. He was employed at Carl's Market throughout high school, and worked at the Kellogg Company pan-time while attend­ ing Kellogg Community College. He was also employed by various contractors in Georgia and Florida. He was currently employed at the Old Towne Tavern while preparing to finish his education at Grand Valley State University. He enjoyed all sports and was an avid Michigan State fan. He also loved Blues music, and was learning to play the guitar Mr. Symonds is survived by his parents, Donald and Ena Mae Symonds of Nashville; brothers. Jeffrey Symonds of Battle Creek and Scott (Thelma) Symonds of Hastings; sister. Julia Symonds of Battle Creek; grandfather. Malcolm Symonds of Nashville; six^piece^and nqphews. He was preceded in death by his grand­ mother. Lillian Symonds of Nashville. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28. 2000 at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene. The Rev. Alan Mettler offici­ ating. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery. Nashville. ML Memorials may be made to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. ' Paul R. (Jack) Blossom MIDDLEVILLE - Paul R. (Jack) Blossom of Middleville, age 66. passed away Tuesday, Dec. 19. 2000 at home. Mr. Blossom was bom on April 10. 1934 at North Adams. Ml the son of Glen Roland and Lucy (Raidt) Blossom. He was raised in Hastings and attended and graduated from Hastings High School. He was married in 1953 to Helen Bryans and that marriage ended in divorce. Then he married Patricia A. Adgate in 1978. Mr. Blossom was employed at E.W. Bliss Co. in Hastings. Lescoa in Middleville, and he retired from Cascade Engineering in Grand Rapids after 10 years of service. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Hastings. Jack was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for fishing and hunting, enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and sports. He devoted his life to his family, children and grandchildren, would give his shirt off his back for them. Jack enjoyed the friendship of many and a good game of cards. He is survived by his wife Patricia A. Blossom; two daughters. Judy (Chns) Cathcart of Kalamazoo. Kathy (Larry) Shcppcrly of Bolivar. Missouri; three sons. John (Annette) Blossom of Chennery, Indiana. Ronald (Angie) Blossom of Nashville. Donald (Cheryl) Blossom of Crosville. Louisiana; 14 grandchildren, four great grandchildren; his mother. Lucy Ypma of Clearwater, Florida; two brothers (Rev. David Blossom of Reading. Michigan and Rev. Glen Blossom of Philadelphia. Pennsylvania); three step-daughters. Debra (Billy) Leonard of Edwardsburg. Ml. Julie (Jack) Honeysett of Battle Creek. June (Leo) Lux of Athens; one step-son. Robert (Lisa) Wagner of Bremerton. Washington; eight step-grandchildren; one step-great grandchild; his father-in-law. Robert Adgate; two sisters-in-law. Judith (Fred) Kidder. Jacquelyn Lewis all of Middleville; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral and Committal Services were held Saturdav morning at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. David Blossom and Rev Glen Blossom officiated. Interment was at Robbins Cemetery. Yankee Springs Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomapple Ambulance Service. Arrangements by the Beeler funeral Home. Middleville. Ml. Another Obituary Appears on page 5 Ruby Grace Heai<en J CLARKSVILLE - Ruby Grace Heaven, age 87, of Clarksville, went Home to be with Her Lord on Tuesday evening. Dec. 19, 2000. Ruby was bom in Lowell on Feb. 4, 1913 to Bert and Luella (Traverse) Willette. She graduated from Lowell High School and had lived in Clarksville for over 60 years. Ruby will be remembered by her loving family and dear friends in Clarksville as a kind Christian woman. She is survived by her sons, Gerry Heaven of Clarksville, and Dan (Linda) Heaven of Kentwood; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and many other rel­ atives and friends. Ruby was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her husband. Gerald; her brothers. Chet. Guy, and Royale Willette; her grand­ son. Daniel Lee Heaven II; and her great granddaughter. Brooklynn Heaven. A memorial service was held on Wednesday. Dec. 27, 2000 at the Gateway Community Church in Clarksville. Burial took place in Clarksville Cemetery. If you were unable to attend, please sign the family's Memory Book at www.webobit.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Bank in Clarksville for the con­ tinued support of Gerry. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapels. Inc. Mabie H. Foote HASTINGS - Mabie H. Foote, age 80, of Hastings, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000 at Spectrum Health East, in Grand Rapids. She was bom April 30. 1920 in Hastings, the daughter of. Roy and Tread a (Barber) Seeber. Mabie attended Wood and Red Brick country school, and graduated from Hastings High School in 1938. She worked for Montgomery Ward Dept. Store. Tyden Car Seal then Kroger store in Hastings for 30 years, retiring in 1980. Memberships include. Lady 38 Club, and Women of the Moose in Hastings. She married Robert Foote. Oct. 7. 1938 and he died May 4. 1999. Also preceding in death was a son. Bernard, Jan. 31. 1999. brothers. Leo. Floyd and Lloyd Seeber. Surviving is a daughter. Janet (Gary) Reigler of Grand Ledge; two grandsons. Perry- Reigler of Holt. Dennis (Kathy) Reigler of Holland; two great-grandchil­ dren. Jennifer and Aaron of Holland; broth­ er Richard Seeber of Grand Rapids; sisters. Irene Cutchall of Texas. Elaine Lewis of Delton; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral and Committal services will be held Saturday. Dec. 30. 2000 at I p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home m Hastings. Rev. John E. Hetherington officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery-. Memonals can be made to Paws With A Cause or The Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements are being made by the Girrbach Funeral Home. Im** ■ J Beatrice L Trixie'Eaton HASTINGS - Mrs Beatrice L. “Trixie” Eaton, age 102. of Hastings, died Tuesday, Dec. 19. 2000 at Carveth Village in Middleville. Mrs. Eaton was born on April 19. 1898 in Chatham. Ontario. Canada, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Muir) Gammage. She was raised in Chatham and the Middleville'Hastings areas and attended school there. She had moved to Hastings in 1917. She was employed at the old Hastings International Seal and Lock Co. for six years and did practical nursing in Hastings for many years, retiring in 1969. She was a member of the Welcome Comers Ladies Aid Society. Mrs. Eaton is survived by one nephew and one niece. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and two sisters. Services were held Friday. Dec. 22. 2000 at Wren Funeral Home. The Rev-. Willard H. Curtis officiated. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Bernice G. Stehr HASTINGS -Mrs. Bernice G. Stehr, age 83. of Hastings and formerly of Freeport, died Friday, Dec. 22. 2000 at Spectrum Health-East Campus in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Stehr was bom June 28. 1917 in Alto. Michigan, the daughter of Frank and Sarah (Dipp) Walton. She was raised in the Alto/Freeport areas and attended'Freeport school, graduating in 1936 from Freeport High School. She was married to Wellington Closson in 1938 and he died in 1950. She was mar­ ried to Harry R. Stehr on June 9, 1951 and he died Oct. 9, 1998. She moved to the Hastings area in 1976 from Freeport. Mrs. Stehr served as postmaster in Freeport from 1942 until she retired in 1972. She was a member of Freeport Order of Eastern Star, Michigan Travel Trailer club, and enjoyed flower gardening and playing the organ. Mrs. |tehr is survived by her daughters. Nancy 4Richard) Striegk . of Hastings. Donna (Stephen) Fox of Hastings, Gayelynn (Michael) Goodenough of Hastings; sons. Rick (Lillian) Stehr of Middleville. Michael (Valerie) Stehr of Wayland; eight grandchildren. Kimberly Miner. Jack Miner. Sarah Woodward. Chad Nixon, Bernice Hough. Michael K. Stehr. Lacey Sanders, Brandon Sanders; several great grandchildren, step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, husbands, brothers. Ralph. Floyd and Claude Wahon. Services were held Tuesday. Dec. 26. 2000 at Wren Funeral Home. The Rev. Douglas Riechenbach officiated. Burial was at Hastings Riverride Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Trail Association, P.O. Box 393, Middleville, MI 49333. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Hilda Dees HICKORY CORNERS - Hilda Dees of Hickory Comers, passed away Dec. 22, 2000. Mrs. Dees was bom May 25, 1914 in Hickory Comers. Michigan; the daughter of Vere and Eva (Storr) Williams. As a young child, Mrs. Dees worked in the family general store in Hickory Comers and graduated in 1932 from W.K. Kellogg Agricultural High School. She was a school bus driver for Gull Lake Public Schools retiring in 1976 after 19 years of loyal ser­ vice. Mrs. Dees was a life member of Eastern Star Prudence Nobles No. 366 and a life member of Hickory Comers American Legion Auxiliary and a member of Hickory Comers Bible Comers American Legion Auxiliary and a member of Hickory Comers Bible church. She enjoyed mowing lawns, gardening, caning chairs, had a great love of dogs, and was proud that she rode in a Biplane and cm the back of a motorcycle. More than any­ thing else, she loved fishing with her friend Freda Butler. She is survived by her son. Louis Dees of Hickory Comers; nieces. Sandra Hubbell of Delton; Shaunc and Allyson Zander of St. Charles, MO; and her nephew. Steven Hubbell of North Hartland, VT. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Francis Kent, her brother Louis Williams, a nephew Zachary Zander and best friend Gert Sinclair in 1999. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Saturday. Jan. 6. 2001; I p.m. at Hickory Comers Bible Church, Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Private interment. Memorial contributions to Hickory Comers Bible Church Building Fund will be appreciated Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. �The Hastings Banntr - Thursday.December 28. 2000 - Page 7 Social/Me/vs Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries, and Births... Kensington-Joppie plan June 2 wedding Mr. Kenneth L. and Carol A. Kcningston of Hastings arc proud to announce the en­ gagement of their daughter Jennifer Lynn Kensington to David Scott Joppic, son of the late Ray E, Joppic of Sunfield and the late Judith E. Joppic of Hastings. Jennifer is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1996 graduate of Aquinas College. She is currently employed by Hastings Area Schools as a third grade teacher at Star Elementary. David is a 1984 graduate of Lakewood High School and a 1988 graduate of Aquinas College. He is employed by the Oakland Athletics Professional Baseball Club as a Minor League Manager. He is also employed in the off-season by Gull Lake Public Schools and officiates NCAA men's college basketball. A June 2, 2001 wedding is planned at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Kent­ wood. Michigan at 1:30 p.m. with a recep­ tion following at English Hills Country Club. The couple will reside in Grandville. Michigan. Four generations gather (From left, back) mother, Christina Quimby. Grandmother Connie Guthcndgc, (front) Great Grandmother Joan Rohrbacher. fourth generation granchild Jayson Quimby, 2 years old. LEGAL STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION RLE NO. 00-904-CH ORDER TO ANSWER HONOR. JAMES H. FISHER WILLIAM WARREN. Plaintiff. vs. CHARLES J BASSO. LOUISE CHADOERDON, SADIE BRYANT. LOUIS BASSO. JR.. RAMONA B FISHER. DONNA DENO. MARIAN COSS. LEAH WALTERS. EDWIN BASSO. RUTH EVEREST. JOHN BASSO. DAVID BASSO, and/or ANY INDIVIDUAL CLAIMING UNDER CHARLES J. BASSO OR THOSE NAMED ABOVE. Defendants David H Tnpp (P29290) 206 South Broadw<.v Hastings. Michigan 49058 Phone (616) 945-9585 Attorney for Plaintiff TO: CHARLES J BASSO LOUISE CHADOERDON SADIE BRYANT LOUIS BASSO. JR RAMONA B. FISHER DONNA DENO MARIAN COSS LEAH WALTERS EDWIN BASSO RUTH EVEREST JOHNBASSO DAVID BASSO Based on the pleadings filed m the above enti­ tled case, it is ordered that Charles J. Basso and/or any heirs or individuals claiming under Charles J. Basso, whether those named above or not shall file a Notice of Interest in the vacant real property located in the Township of Baltimore. County of Barry, State of Michigan, more fully described as follows: PARCEL IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 28. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. POINT OF BEGINNING AT INTERSECTION OF HIGH WAY M-37 AND EAST AND WEST 1/8 LINE IN SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4. THENCE NORTH 100 FEET. THENCE EAST 218 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 100 FEET. THENCE WEST 218 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING TAX ROLL NUMBER 13-18-006-124-50 by the 14th day of February. 2001. to essert any interest m the above described property. If the Defendants tail to do so that shall constitute a default m the above entitled matter, and on the 15th day of February. 2001 at 2:00 odock in the afternoon, this Court shall take proofs and shall terminate whatever interest CHARLES J BASSO and any individuals who daim under Charles J Basso, including, but not limited to: Louise Chadderdon. Sadie Bryant. Louis Basso. Jr. Ramona B Fisher. Donna Deno. Marian Coss. Leah Walters. Edwin Basso. Ruth Everest. John Basso. David Basso may have in and to the above described property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property is Wed or unless Defendants or their representatives appear in Court on that date JAMES H FISHER. Circuit Judge DRAFTED BY DAVID H TRIPP (P29290) 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49058 (616) 945 9585 CjDHT Client Ftles/Warren, William/Motion and Affidavit for Substituted Service.doc. (1/11) Maupin-Moore to wed in March Mr. and Mrs. Larry Maupin of Delton, Ml and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Moore of Hastings, Ml arc plc-tscd to announce the engagement of their children, Thcrcsc Joan Maupin and Travis Alan Moore. Thcrcsc is a December 2000 Western Michigan University graduate and is em­ ployed at National City Bank. Travis is a 1999 Kellogg Community College graduate and is employed by the Barry County Sher­ iff’s Department. A March 2001 wedding will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. Ml. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christopher Piper and Jodi Piper, husband and wife, a/k/a’ Christopher A. Piper, and Jodi L Piper, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to North American Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated December 8. 1998. and recorded on December 22. 1998 in Document » 1022730. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company. Trustee Secuntization Series 1999-2. Agreement dated 3 15 99. One M & T Plaza. NY 14203-2399. Assignee by an assignment dated December 18. 1998. which was recorded on December 5. 2000. in Document m 1052600. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed tn be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUN­ DRED TWELVE AND 51/10C dollars ($77.812 51). including interest at 10 550% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml al 1 00 p m., on February 8. 2001 Said premises are situated m CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The South 3 rods of Lots 9 and 10 and the North 1 2 Rod of Lots 108 and 109 of the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated December 28. 2000 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200022588 Tigers (1/25) Jlake- Odeida. by Elaine Garlock Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday. Jan. 2, at 7 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Com­ munity Library Plans arc afoot for a return of “Lunch at the Library" sometime in Jan­ uary. with a quilt theme. Yankee magazine devoted its winter is­ sue to the chowder topic. It has recipes to suit ever taste. Each region seems to know which is best. When president Reagan was to be inaugurated, he chose to have tastetested foods from across the nation. Clam chowder from Boston was selected as one of the foods. Two-hundred gallons were sent with 30 gallons headed for the White House table and the rest to be sold to visi­ tors on the mall. The same chowder ap­ peared at the second inauguration and re­ mained on the menu for the George Bush Sr. dinner. Come 1993, the question was raised if it would be too partisan, but again with a Democratic president. Bill Clinton being sworn in, the chowder won and again in 1997. Chowder mavens are waiting to see what a Texas-style president will select. Within the past year, the local Shell sta­ tion has acquired property next door. The house and garage were razed and the lot cleared. Since then Shell has a double garage with storage space built or the rear of the lot. Now new walls are in place for expansion of the existing building. The coolers for pop and milk will be relocated or replaced against the new east end of the building which will yield far more floor space for the sales area. The walk-in cooler will be much larger than the current cooler. The present sales area used to be the service bays for auto work when the station was owned by Homer Bartlett and Dean Cun­ ningham. Back in the 1920s a house stood on this site. When the first station was built, the house was moved north and given a one-quarter turn to face west. This has been the home of Lyle Dickinson until the recent sale of the house to new owners. Roger and Bemice Hamp hosted their sons and spouses at a Lansing restaurant last week. Allen and wife Mary came from Leslie. LaVon and Marsha came from Sun­ field. Doug and Georgia, Jerry and Barbara came from Lake Odessa. On Dec. 23, the Hamps entertained their sons and grand­ children at their Johnson Street home. Word comes from Herbert and Noreta Nagelk irk, who spend summers on Lake­ view Drive near the bowling alley, that they were leaving for Texas Dec. 23. In the fall they moved a quarter of a mile to another house which had been in the family for years. She has been afflicted with asthma for months, so the daughters did the sorting and sifting for the move. They hope that Texas weather will help her. Roger and Bemice Hamp entertained all their family on Saturday. With streets so narrow, hemmed in by snowbanks, parking can be a problem. They had more than 30 for their first Christmas in their home on Johnson Street. Luminaries were again a beautiful sight on Christmas Eve, but there were less on display. Definitely the cold weather af­ fected the people who usually place more. At Lakeside Cemetery at dusk, there were vehicles along the roadside since only two of the drives were plowed. Still there were flickering lights much in evidence. The postponed high school Collage Con­ cert was held Wednesday night, Dec. 20 in the school gym. This time bleachers on both south and north sides were used. At the start, director David McQueen called Lake­ wood News reporter Helen Mudry front and center to receive a beautiful bouquet in appreciation of the fine publicity she gives the music program in her work. For once she was the subject of a camera or two. The program had the jazz band, women’s cho­ rus, Viking Vagabonds, bell choir, concert band, men’s chorus. The program went from one side to the other without missing a beat for most of the evening. Applause had to wait for the intermission and the pause while the alumni singers found their spots around the perimeter of the gym to join this year’s crop of singers. This is al­ ways a dramatic closure to the program with the singing done in darkness and fi­ nally their exodus into the central hallway where the singing resumes for a final cho­ rus of "Silent Night." Many families that had gathered for Christmas Eve took advantage of the ser­ vice at Central United Methodist Church. It is interesting to see how some families have expanded over the years from filling one pew to needing three pews, for instance the VanZyls. The Don Goodemoots had many LEGAL NOTICE Synopsis BARRY TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting December 5. 2000 Called to Order at 7:30 p.m 5 Board members present 14 guests Adopted Renaissance Zone Resolution 0-10 Adopted $1.50 rate increase for SWBCS effect­ ive 4-01-01 billing Authorized December bills for $39,837 09. Meeting adjourned at 9 17 p m Respectfully. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Attested to oy: Richard Barnum. Supervisor (12/28) I\l EW S family members present as were all of the Delos Johnson family from Miles and Lake City. Death came recently to Christopher Fletcher of Adrian. 12-1/2 years after his in­ jury in an ofT-road accident which left him needing total care. During this time his fa­ ther Calvin Fletcher died while caring for him. He is survived by his mother Carol (Klomp), three siblings, his grandmother Eleanor Klomp. his paternal grandparents, his aunts and uncles Kathy Butts. Gail Pep­ per, Gary Klomp living here and Ken Klomp. lire deep snows have settled a bit but there is still a great amount on the ground. Strangely tree limbs on deciduous trees still have inches of snow holding fast. Ever­ greens are weighted down with heavy loads of snow. The street department has done a good job of keeping streets plowed but has little time between blows to haul away the stockpiles downtown in the parking lanes on Fourth Avenue and Second Street. Fore­ cast of temperatures in the low 20s for this week is very welcome. An unusual situation has arisen for vil­ lage government, with none of three incum­ bent trustees whose terms expire having filed for being on the March ballot. Wouldbe candidates are advised to file by March 9 their declaration of intent. Those whose terms expire are Allen Swift, Delos John­ son and Raymond Dykhouse. Each has served terms previously to the current term. The seed catalogues began arriving be­ fore Christmas this year. Can the income tax blanks be far behind? LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE FORCLOSURE SALE Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.O. is a debt collector and wa are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DAVID L BARNES ano MYRENE E. BRIGGSBARNES. HUSBAND AND WIFE to D&N BANK, a Federal Savings Bank Mortgagee, dated Sept. 30. 1997. and recorded on October 2. 1997. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mort­ gage there is darned to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ninety eight thousand four hundred eight and 62/100 Dollars (SC3.40862) including interest at 10.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foredosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on January 11, 2001. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH UNE OF SECTION 33. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DISTANT SOUTH 89 DEGREES 58 06* EAST 1596 98 FEET FROM THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 33. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 33 24’ WEST 268 00 FEET, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 58 06* WEST 80 00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 33’ 24" WEST 1052 06 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST ’ 4 OF SAID SECTION 33. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 53 10* EAST 416.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES ' 33 24* EAST NORTH 00 DEGREES 33 24* EAST 7.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 58* 06* WEST 132 FEET. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 33 24* EAST 268 00 FEET TO SAID NORTH SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 58 06* WEST 66 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING EXCEPT THAT PORTION DEEDED TO THE MICHIGAN STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AS EVIDENCED IN UBER 291 ON PAGE 498 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: December 7. 2000 D&N BANK. Mortgagee Attorney for: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain and Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (12/28) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert J. Augustine, a married man a/k/a Robert J. Augustine II. a/k/a Robert J. Augustine, JR. and Cynthia L Augustine, the undersigned has exe­ cuted this mortgage solely to create a valid lien against the marital homestead and to subordinate her dower rights to the lien of this mortgage (orig­ inal mortgagors) to The Bradford Group Inc . Mortgagee, dated June 18, 1998, and recorded on July 1. 1998 to Document #1014363, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Mortgage Company - West, f/k/a Mellon Mortgage Company, a Virginia Corporation, Assignee by an assignment dated May 14, 1999. which was recorded on June 11, 1999, In Document #1031018, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT AND 16/100 dollars ($101,378.16) including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1XX) pm., on January 25. 2001. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Woodland. County of Barry, Michigan. Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 7 West, dstant East. 330 feet from the Southwest comer of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 32, thence North 1452 feet parallel wih the West line of said East 1/2, thence East 360 feet parallel with said South line, thence South 1452 feet to said South tone, thence West 360 fee! to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated December 14, 2000 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie • 200025590 Stallions (1/11) Hastings City Bank would like to cordially invite you to stop in and congratulate Janet on her retirement after almost 30 years with the bank. Stop in to the Hastings Office at 150 W. Court Street and wish her well from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, December 29, 2000. actings €itp JBatifc Member FDIC l �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday.December 28. 2000 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgaga Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR A rTEMPT1NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eugene C. Lockyer Single and Cheryl Heers Single (original mortgagors) to First Union National Bank of Delaware f'k. a First Union Home Equity Bank. N.A., Mortgagee, dated July 16,1S99. and record­ ed on July 29. 1999 in Document No 1033141. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTV-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTYTHREE AND 78'100 dollars ($143.323 78) including interest at 6.770% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro vided. notice is heieby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p m . on February 1.2001 Said premises are situated in RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. Barry County. Michigan, . xl are described as Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25. Town 3 North. Range 9 West Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan described as Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 25 thence South 09 deg*ees 09 minutes 04 seconds East 1033 18 feet along the centerline of Quimby Road and the South hne of said Southwest 14 of Section 25 to the place of beginning; thence Northeasterly 241 29 feet along the centerline of Quimby Road and a 200 foot radius curve to the left the long chord of which bears North 56 degrees 17 min­ utes 10 seconds East 226 92 feet, thence North 21 degrees 43 minutes 24 seconds East 54 80 feet and along the centerline of Quimby Road; thence Northeasterly 286 61 feet along the cen­ terline of Quimby Road and a 250 foot radius curve to the right, the long chord of which bears 54 degrees 33 mmutes 58 seconds East 271 17 feet thence Easterly 397 91 feet along the cen­ terline of Quimby Road and a 1000 foot radius curve to the right the long chord of which bears South 81 degrees 11 minutes 30 seconds East 395 29 feet; thence Easterly 271 50 feet along the centertine of Quimby Road and a 280 foot radius curve to the left the long chord of which bears North 82 degrees 25 minutes 47 seconds East 260 99 feet, thence Northeasterly 35.31 feet along the centerline of Quimby Road and a 1090 foot radius curve to the left the long chord of which bears North 53 degrees 43 minutes 24 seconds East 35 31 feet, thence South 50 degrees 34 min­ utes 57 seconds East 553 59 feet; thence North 89 degrees 09 mmutes 04 seconds West 1535.71 feet along the South line of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25 to the place of beginning Being the same Rea Estate conveyed from Barbara S Lockyer to Eugene C Lockyer, by Deed dated November 6. 1998 and recorded November 20. 1998 in Document Number 1021206. in the Barry County. Michigan. Records Property Address 1645 W Quimby Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: December 21.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593-1301 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200026739 Cougars (1/18) Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Spacial Board Maeting December 1, 2000 All Board members and 3 citizens present Approved additional Christmas decorations Discussed for next meeting, tree selections for Cemeteries and delinquent Gypsy Moth pay­ ments. Approved Renaissance Zone Resolution 2000 13. Meeting adjourned at 11 08 a.m. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE A sale of the following property to the highest bidder will be held at 1 00 o'clock p.m on Thursday. January 25. 2001 at the East door of the courthouse of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUN­ TY STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1 4 CORNER OF SECTION 18 TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 00’ EAST 660 00 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 18. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 24 48’ EAST 442 24 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 47" EAST 324 84 FEET THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 47 10' EAST 220 02 FEET. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 4r WEST 326 27 FEET. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 48’ WEST 220 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING together WITH AND SUBJECT TO A PRI­ VATE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS. AND PUBLIC UTILITIES PURPOSES FOR DALMATION DRIVE. DESCRIBED AS. BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 18, TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 59' 00* EAST 660 00 FEET FROM THE WEST 1/4 COR­ NER OF SAID SECTION 18, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 00' EAST 66 00 FEET ALONG SAID 1/4 LINE. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 24 48‘ EAST 442.27 FEET THENCE SOUTH­ EASTERLY 42 50 FEET ALONG A TANGENT CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 50.00 FEET THE DELTA ANGLE OF WHICH IS 48 DEGREES 42' 00". AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 24 DEGREES 45 48* EAST 41 23 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY, WESTERLY AND NORTHERLY 199.58 FEET ALONG A TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 50 00 FEET.*THE DELTA ANGLE OF WHICH IS 228 DEGREES 42' 00'. AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 65 DEGREES 14' 12" WEST 91 10 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 48* WEST 517 85 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING The sale being held to foreclose the mortgage given by Roger D Cartton and Jamie A. Hemenway on July 7. 1998. recorded on September 8. 1998 at 1017591 of Barry County Records The amount due on this date is S98.555 42 as of December 21. 2000 The redemption period will be 30 days as this proper­ ty has been abandoned December 21.2000 GaryC Rogers Fraser Trebrlcock Davis A Foster, PC 1000 Michigan National Tower Lansing. Ml 48933 517-377-0828 (1/18) State of Michigan Probate Court County o' Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Hie No. 2000-23026-DE Estate of SHARON JUANITA OLSON Date of Birth 6-14-50 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. SHARON JUANITA OLSON, who lived at 1975 BROOKFIELD DRIVE. HASTINGS, Michigan died 12/1/CO Creditor- of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to DAVID DUNHAM, named personal representative, or proposed personal representative or Io both the probate court at 220 W. STATE. SUITE 202. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 and the named proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication ol this notice. Date 12/19/00 DAVID H TRIPP (P29290) 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616) 945 *585 DAVID DUNHAM 8587 ALLEN ROAD ELSIE. Ml 48831 (517) 862-5725 (12/28) Ann landers Reunion anger Dear Ann Landers: A while back, you primed some rules for high school re­ unions. They were good, but I am NOT at­ tending my high school reunion, which will take place in a few months. I would like to tell my former classmales why: Dear Former Classmates: Sou made my four years of high school a living hell. You never took the time to get to know me. I was a new student, coming from a small school. You laughed at my hair, my clothes, and the strict rules laid down by my parents. You had a ball at my expense. 1 was miserable and tned not to show it. But I stuck it out and graduated. That was 20 years ago. With time and help. I have overcome the emotional abuse you inflicted on me. Should I now attend an event so you can ridicule me further? Years of counseling have taught me that one docs not voluntarily rc-cn.^r abusive situations. I do not bear any ill will, but I don't want to sec any of you again. I hope your lives arc going well. I also hope you have raised your children to be less cruel than you were. Your Former Classmate in Illinois. Dear Illinois: You say you’ve had years of counseling. Pine - but you need more. I don’t blame you for being upset about the treatment you received back then, but 20 years is too long to stay angry. Please get additional professional help, and let the wounds heal. Long lunches Dear Ann Landers: My co-workers and I work in a restaurant, and have a problem we haven’t been able to deal with. Where docs one draw the line between a business lunch and conducting an entire day’s busi­ ness in a restaurant? Don’t these men have offices? They come in at noon, order a cup of cof­ fee. and sit for two or three or even four hours. They set up their laptops and calcu­ lators. make and receive calls on their cell phones, close real estate deals, write wills, prepare taxes, and do their payroll. Then thc>- leave a dollar tip. There isn’t a dam thing we can do about these guys. Maybe if they sec themselves in your column, it will help. - Pat in Miami. Dear Pat: Here’s your letter, but don’t ex­ pect it to change anything. The people who need to sec it have hides like elephants. Try asking. “Is there anything else I can get you?” every time you walk by - and walk by often. At least they will know they arc being observed. Maybe they’ll get the mes­ sage. Lost thanks Dear Ann Landers: You have printed several letters about how rude it is not to ac­ knowledge a gift. Well, hear this. I just re­ ceived a thank-you note for a wedding gift I had sent over a year ago. Here’s what hap­ pened: I spent a great deal of money on the gift because this friend was dear to me. I was upset when she did not send a thank-you note. I chalked it up to bad manners, and never mentioned it to her. When I received the thank-you note last week, it was tom and d rty, and had been placed in a plastic bag by the post office, along with a note /Ka.viui$e £icense.s Paul Albert Brouwers, Sr., Wayland and Kimberly Jeanne Stickney. Kcntwuod. Brian Jay Sommcrdykc, Caledonia and Lorena Isabel Rodrigucz Ocompo. Caledo­ nia. Scott Neil McLean. Hastings and Jodie Marie Wolfe, Hastings. Michael James Kennedy. Delton and Lenora Faith Rawlings. Plainwell. Willis Edward Orman, Sr.. Middleville and Elta Sue Orman. Middleville. Craig Antony Edward Carter. Hastings and Lorraine Juana Palmer. Hastings. Larry James Griswold, Hastings and Alv­ ina Helena Weller. Hastings. Edward Leroy Christensen. II. Hastings and Stormic Jo Souter. Hastings. Keith Alden Thayer, Plainwell and Debo­ rah Lynn McKenzie. Plainwell. Rick Leroy Ogden. Middleville and Nan­ cy Ann Fryer. Middleville. Daniel Roy Adams, Delton and Daniela Heike Schedonc. Delton. saying the card had been caught in a mail sorter and mangled The postmark on the card indicated it was mailed 10 days after the wedding. From now on. I’ll give people the benefit of the doubt. If I don't hear w ithin a year. I will phone and ask if the gift was received. - Cheryl in Austin. Texas. Dear Cheryl: Many brides mistakenly be­ lieve they have up to one year after the wed­ ding to send out thank-you notes. Not true. People have one year after the wedding to send a gift. Thank-you notes must be writ­ ten immediately. If you don’t receive an ac­ knowledgment within three months, phone and ask if it was received. If the bride and groom are embarrassed, fine. They deserve to be. Pillar neglect Dear Ann Landers: I just read the letter from “Hurting in the Midwest ” She was bewildered and upset that her father-in-law. who lives only 20 miles away, sees his grandchildren only twice a year and shows little interest in them. She described how he declines all invitations to be with her chil­ dren. yet he joined the Big Brothers and Big Sisters mentoring program. He now takes a 9-ycar-old boy everywhere. I recognize her father-in-law. because he is a lot like my Dad. This man is only inter­ ested in his public image and the reputation he maintains by “doing good.' A man who spends time with his grandchildren is just another grandpa, but a man who mentors a Little Brother attracts attention, gets lots of compliments, and everyone thinks he’s a great guy. When this father-in-law took his 9-ycarold charge to his son\ house and bragged about all the fun he and the boy were hav­ ing, he was oblivious to his grandchildren’s envy and pain. He expected to be admired that was the real purpose of his visit. If his grandchildren were to tell him how they felt, as you suggested. Gramps would cither feign ignorance, or accuse them of selfish­ ness for taking time away from someone who needed it more. Millions of people who spend time doing good deeds in their turrimumty artso find time to spend with their families. My father was not one of them. He was a pillar of the church, did lots of volunteer work, and was a confidante to people who worked in his office. Everyone told me he was a wonder­ ful man and I was lucky to have him for a father. Yet if I asked him to drive me to the home of a sick friend or help me with a school project, he was always “too busy" or “too tired.” People like “Huttings" father-in-law get their gratification from the adulation of strangers Family love means nothing to them. The woman is fighting a losing battle. Her children have no grandfather. I say they are better off without him. - Also Fatherless in London. Ontario. Dear London. I don’t know if your father will sec my column, but if he does, would he recognize himself’ Please keep reading for more on this subject: From Lincoln. Neb.: Any grandfather who joins a national organization for kids instead of developing a relationship with his own grandchildren has a screw loose somewhere. There is a reason he has reached out to strangers. Maybe the family doesn't roll out the welcome mat for Grandpa, or they squelched his early at­ tempts to be closer to the grandchildren. Ill bet his son knows more about what's going on than he's saying. I sensed a lot of gaps in that story. Akron. Ohio: Read that letter again. Ann. and look between the lines. Know what I sec? I see a child molester at work. This world is a lot uglier than you might believe. I am worrkd about that little boy. Suddenly, this older man brings a 9-year-old to com­ pany picnics, and they stay overnight at his son’s house? Something’s wrung with this picture. I sure hope I’m mistaken about this. Ann. but you should have raised the possibility and warned those parents that Grandpa may be avoiding his grandchildren for a good reason. Montreal: You’ve written about “funny uncles." well, it’s time you focused on “funny grandpas." I sec something un­ wholesome going on with that old geezer. Somebody should keep an eye on him. . Dear Readers: “The people" have spo­ ken. and I say, once again, everybody knows better than anybody. Thanks for all the input, folks. Du ivu haw questions about sex. but no one to talk to? Ann Landers' booklet. "Sex and the Teenager." is frank and to the point. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size enwlope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens. c/oAnn Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send 54.55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns. visit the Cre­ ators Syndicate hvA page at www.creators.com Copyright 2000 Creators Syndicate, Inc. GIRL, Rhiannon Karalynn. bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Dec. 13. 2000 at 9:10 p.m. to Karen and Scon Burri of Mid­ dleville and Caledonia. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Elise Sue Ann. bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 15. 2000 at 1:53 p.m. to Tabatha and Mike Smith of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 1/4 ozs. and 21 1/4 inch­ es long. BOY, Cade Marshall, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 12. 2000 at 11:43 p.m. to Wayne and Barbara Wright of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 13 ozs. GIRL, Madison Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 14. 2000 at 10:48 p.m. to Candy Wilson and Josh Bell of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. II ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Camcron Lee. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 15, 2000 at 12:08 a.m. to Rachelle Sober and Travis Winter of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21.5 inches long. GIRL, Madison Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 11, 2000 at 8:06 p.m. to Christina and Rodney Hess of Wayland. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 22 inches long. 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He was the son of William Upjohn and Mary Stan­ dard Upjohn, the grandson of James Upjohn of Shaftsbury. England. The Reverend William Upjohn was a civ­ il engineer by profession, combining his preaching and his engineering career In 1830, he and Mary came to America, set­ tling first at Hyde Park, N. Y., Where they stayed a short time and then purchased a farm in Pittsford Township, Monroe Coun­ ty, New York. He preached the Gospel for over 40 years, wrote for various newspapers and publication of various religious works. He and Mary Standard were married in Shaftsbury, Dorsetshire, England. They had three sons, William A., Uriah and Erastus, and nine daughters, Mary, Rhoda, Martha. Lois, Edna, Keturah, Anna. Sarah and Helen. All of the children were born in Shafetsbury except Uriah, who was bom in Rumney, Monmouthsirc, South Wales, where they were temporarily residing at the time. All of the sons of the couple chose to follow professions in medicine and all became successful physicians and sur­ geons. The family was well educated, particular­ ly the boys, and were prepared for the work which they would do in America. In 1828, William A. and Uriah came to America, traveled and looked over several places with the intent of finding a place to settle in the new world. They chose Hyde Park, New York, and their parents soon fol­ lowed them to the state. In 1835, William A. and Uriah traveled to Michigan, which was still a U.S. territory. They came to Kalamazoo County and William purchased a farm and spent the next two years in clearing the land and doing other pioneer work. He was not hap­ py as a farmer, however, and united with Uriah in the practice of medicine, practic­ ing there for the next four years. He came to Hastings, Barry County, fol­ lowing a blazed trail to the home of Mr. Leach. He did what he could for Mr. Leach, who was quite near death, then went to the village of Hastings, where he visited sever­ al other sick persons in the little village. There was a little stone building near the southeast comer of Creek (now Michigan Avenue) and Stale Street. Here he met Hen­ ry A. Goodyear and Alvin Bailey, early pio­ neers of the village. These men, both civic minded leaders, prevailed on Dr. Upjohn to settle in Hastings. There was no physician there and one was badly needed. This was in 1841. In 1842 he married Affa Connett. She died in the first year of their marriage. Dr. Upjohn then married her sister, Lydia Amelia Connett, in 1847. They had three daughters, two living to maturity. Afla Upjohn Davis and Mane (Minnie) Upjohn Beamer. He opened a medical practice in an office in Levi Chase's tavern on the river’s bank and had ample business. He was the only physician in the county and it kept him rid­ ing through the county on his horse day and night. After Dr. William A. Upjohn decided to take up residence in Hastings. He pur­ chased property on the banks of the Thor­ napple River just east of the business por­ tion of the village and a piece of property near where the present water works is. His first home was on the corner of Apple Street and Creek Street (now Michigan Avenue). He built a house on the banks of the Thomapple and developed an English gar­ den of some extent on the site. This was near where the current City Hal! now stands. Then the Grand Valley River Rail­ road began looking for right of way lands along the river for a route from Grand Rapids to Jackson and then on to Detroit. This railroad effort was interrupted by the C ivil War and the railroad wasn’t built until after the war was over, however, reaching the village of Hastings in 1868. This line ran along the Thomapple River through the land owned by the Upjohns. They traded this property for property on South Broad­ way with a Greek Revival style house already on it. This house was probably built by Hiram Kcnficld, a well known pioneer and a car­ penter of skill, probably around 1852. Hiram Kcnficld^ name appears on the deed in 1848. Prior to the building to the house, there was a log cabin. This log house was believed to be occu­ pied by Hiram Greenfield and his family in about 1847. Mr. Greenfield served as jus­ tice of the peace, county judge and prose­ cuting attorney. When he was justice of the peace, he married Dr. William A. Upjohn and Affa Connett in 1841. A description of this residency and its history is interesting. It reads: “Nov. 14, 1834. to Erastus Hastings from United States to Erastus Hastings. NE 1/4 and E 1/4 of Section 18, Township 3 North Range 8 West in the District of Lands, Subject to sale at White Pigeon Prairie, Michigan Ter­ ritory containing 240 acres according to the provision of the Act of Congress on the 24th of April, 1820 entitled, ’An Act making fur­ ther provision for the sale of the Public Lands,’ instrument signed by Andrew Jack­ son, president, by AJ. Donalson, secretary, Elija Hayward, commissioner of the Feder­ al Land Office. “Aug. 8, 1836: To Samuel Camp, Andrew L. Hayes, Phio Dibble, Cornelias Wcndall. Lansing Kingsury, Clarison S. Hayes and Fanny Camp. “Hastings Village Company. The compa­ ny to Platt out the 240 acres into village lots, 66* wide by 132’ long. "Jan. 14. 1839: to John Hulbert; from Lansing Kingsbury Trustee of the Hastings Village Company by Warranty Deed. “Nov. 18, 1844: to Oliver Newbury LL from John Hulbert and wife. “Nov. 18, 1844: to Lucius Lyon from Oliver Newbury. “May 10. 1845: to Levi S. Humphrey. United States Marshall by R. Gilvert from Lucious Lyon. “May 10, 1845: to United States by R. H. Gilbert, Solicitor of o rccor. of al. S. from the United States of America. “Dee. 28, 1847: to William W. Corcoran from R. H. Gilbert, Solicitor.” In 1847 and 1848, it appears to have been owned by Hiram Kcnficld. In 1850, Robert J. Grant is listed as own­ er. He sold it, including lot 657, to J.B. Foote in 1854. J.B. Foote sold it to Henry Edgecomb in 1856. _ In 1856, the property is deeded to Sophia Kcnficld. The property, including lot 657, was deeded to Lydia Upjohn in 1858. “Feb. 2, 1867: to Uriah Upjohn LL from Lydia Upjohn. “Dee. 5, 1867: To William Upjohn from Uriah Upjohn and wife. “April 16, 1887: to Mane E. Upjohn by his will, from William A. Upjohn. “Feb. 26. 1900: to George W. Lowry. Warranty Deed from Mane E. Upjohn; Lot 656, 721,722, 723. ■ OIMIC GREEN A pen and ink sketch of Dr. William A. Upjohn that appeared in "The History of Allegan and Barry Counties, 1880." “June 17. 1915: to Philo Sheldon Lots 723, 722, 721 from George W. Lowrey. “June 17, 1915: to Archie and la McCoy, Lots 656 and 723. “May I. 1937: Lot 657 and Alley, to: Francis L. Bauer from Ida F. McCoy Wid­ ow. “May I, 1937: to Peter Fedawa from Francis L. Bauer. “April 10, 1952: to Charles Erway Lot 657 and Alley from Francis L. Bauer. “Oct. 5, 1985: to Duane A Bower Lot 657 + 3 foot on north side and 66 feet on west end of lot, from Charles Erway. “Aug. I. 1986: to the City of Hastings Lot 657 + 3 feet + 66 feet, from Duane A. Bow­ er. ’ " “Jan. 26, 1987. to the Barry County His­ torical Society, house only which must be moved. From the City of Hastings. “Feb. II, 1987: to Charlton Park Barry County Parks Commission, house only, which must be moved from Barry County Historical Society.” It was moved to Charlton Park in the spring of 1987. It has become a part of Chariton Park Historic Village and is cur­ rently being restored for use by the Park Commission and staff. The Upjohns became a part of the Village of Hastings and Barry County as the parents of two daugh­ ters, Affa. bom in 1849 and Mane, bom in 1850, and members of the various organiza­ tions of the community. In 1852, Dr. Upjohn was elected Regis­ trar of Deeds and was elected to the first Board of Regents of the State University. Hr acquired several pieces of property in and near Hastings. When the country went to war in 1861, the Village of Hastings rallied around Pres­ ident Lincoln. When in 1862, Governor Austin Blair made Upjohn a surgeon in the Seventh Michigan Cavalry, he accepted this as his duty to his adopted country. He went with his regiment to the war front. From regimental surgeon he was promoted to sur­ geon in chief of the First Brigade, First Cavalry Division of the Army of the Potomac. He was with Kilpatrick during his raids on Richmond and accompanied Gen- original site ran ■ arnritr EE1. A detail of a Hastings village plat map showing the location of the Upjohn House on South Broadway. eral Sherman up the James River. He took his own horse with him. the one he had ridden in his practice in Barry' Coun­ ty. This horse carried him through his many experiences with the cavalry. He rode with General George Armstrong Custer to the West to aid in the Indian trou­ bles in that territory into the Black Hills. He and his horse were mustered out in 1865 and both returned to Hastings, Barry Coun­ ty. where he resumed his practice once again. During the years when Dr. Upjohn was serving in the Army his family, Lydia, Affa and Mane remained in Hastings. They lived in the house on South Broadway across from the County Courthouse... Lydia Upjohn and the girls wrote to him often and he saved their letters enabling us to follow what it was like in Hastings during the war. Lydia Upjohn took over management of the Upjohn properties, which included farm lands and other properties including lots 656, 657, 658 and 659. She also accepted payment from patients he had served before he entered the Cavalry. This was often in the form of products from the farms. She took a cow in payment from one family, thinking it would be good to have their own cow and milk products. The cow was something of a problem as she didn’t stay within the fenced area too well. Lydia also kept a horse and buggy so that she could travel about the village and out to the farm, or the prairie, as she called it. Next Mrci. Some of Lydia Upjohn s letter Io Dr William A Upjohn while he mus serv­ ing during the Civil War. LEGAL NOTICES hot lew or Montage rorvaovurv <miw THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Robert A. Tremain A Associates, P.C. to a debt collector and wo are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gregg A Shaeffer and Jennifer L Shaeffer, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loens, Inc. dba America's Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated April 5, 1999. and recorded on April 9. 1999 m Uber 1027850. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY AND 34/100 doters ($82,730.34), includ­ ing interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p.m.. on February 8.2001. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 82 feet of Lots One. Two and Three, excepting the East Sixty-Six feet of Lot One, of Block Sixteen of Daniel Striker's Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, Page 11. The redemption period shall 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 28. 2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200026188 Mustangs (1/25) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MARIA I WALSH and DARRYL T. WALSH. HUSBAND AND WIFE to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS. HOME ADMINISTRATION. U.S. DEPT OF AGRICUL­ TURE now known as USDA. RURAL DEVELOP­ MENT Mortgagee, dated July 10. 1992. and recorded on July 10.1992. in Uber 549. on page 176. BARRY County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of seventy nine thousand seven­ ty six and 59/100 Dollars ($79,076.59). including interest at 8 250% par annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastngs, Ml. at 1 DO pm. on January 11.2001 Said premises are situated in RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: LOT 48 AND THE S 1/2 OF LOT 49 OF SMITHS LAKEVIEW ESTATES NO. 1. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 2. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 7. 2000 USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremam & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (12/26) make... COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES just 99C at J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on Highway M-43 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHP 2001 BOARD METMG SCHHMJLE The regular monthly meeting ol the Township Board will be held on the second Wednesday of the month at the Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, at 7:30 p.m. January 10 March 14 May 9 July 11 September 12 November 14 February 14 April 11 June 13 August 8 October 10 December 12 Rutland Charter Township will provide reason­ able auxiliary aids and services to any disabled individual who wishes to attend a township meet­ ing it notice is given to the Clerk seven days in advance. I �Page 10 - The Hastxigs Banner - Thursday.December 28. 2000 It < me i< think < I it... by Jim Jensen The sports world in 2000 featured many of moments The first year of the new millennium certainly was packed with plenty of moments, both good and bad. The good included a number of great athletic achievements in Barry County, a repeat State championship for the Middleville's girls* cross country team... a State mat title for Lakewood's Greg Seeber... a remarkable season for the Lake wood's girls volleyball season that ended with an emotional loss in the Stale quarterfinals... high school football playoffs that included both Maple Valley and Delton... and the end of a remarkable Saxon basketball career for Tony Bowne, who was named one of the top roundbailers in the entire State. These are a few of the moments that will never be erased from our memory bank. But memories come from more than just those teams or individuals who win championship titles. They also come from seeing efforts that are worthy of accolades. Wins and winners are not always found on a scoreboard. (While we're at it, let us take a brief time out to thank all of the coaches out there who make these opportunities for our athletic youth possible. Their work is greatly appreciated and often done greatly.) The bad included tragic deaths which took the lives of some of Barry County's greatest sports. In 2000, one of those wonderful people (Jeff Lehman) left us during the first couple of weeks and another (Elwin Curtis) passed on during tiie final weeks of the year. They will never be replaced and I think of them often. Still, we chxjse to look toward the positive, reflecting upon their help in making this a better world to live in. Champions do no not become champions unless they have that championship support around them. Here at J-Ad, we had a number of great sports contributions in the past 12 months. Hosting the J-Ad Fall Golf Classic at the Hastings Country Club­ hosting the Buzz Youngs Legends Outing at River Bend... taking part and contributing in the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing- running yet another successful Hastings Summerfest 3-on-3 basketball tournament... opening Printing Plus that helps people to get their awesome sports photos quickly and professionally... winning a softball game and faring well at the YMCA Corporate Olympic Games... and having a chance to honor many super athletes through our All­ Barry County events. These are moments that make us the most proud and there are many people whose names should go here, people who made it all possible. The sports world has provided us with many moments in 2000. Michigan State's national championship in basketball... Tiger Woods’ mastery on the links... "Super" Mario Lemieux's return to the Pittsburgh Penguins after undergoing radiation treatment for cancer... seasons of disappointment for the Detroit Tigers (in their new home at Comerica Park) and the Detroit Lions, the firing of Coach Bobby Knight from the Indiana University basketball program, the successful campaign of the WMU Bronco football program that concluded with a bit of disappointment... the $252 million contract signed by Alex Rodriguez with the Texas Rangers... the $6 million contract of Anna Kournikova that guarantees that she will be back playing tennis next year and looking for her first professional tournament victory... Lance Armstrong's win at the Tour de France, overcoming his own battle with cancer... the Olympics (or what little I watched of them)... Jack Nicklaus' wonderful moments (alongside Tiger) at Augusta... our rise and fall in Fantasy Football... and WMU's return to the NCAA volleyball tournament were a few of the moments that remain in us. So all in all, it has been a good year. There is a lot to build on here and we certainly plan on it. If you do make a New Years Resolution, make one that means something. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all. Happy New Year. Here's to an even better 2001. Talk to you soon. Trojans top Red Arrows by three in overtime Middleville's varsity basketbail entered the holiday break on a 2-0 streak, thanks to a 67-64 overtime win over Lowell last Friday in non-league play at home. The Trojans (now 3-2 overall) opened the game with a barrage of three-pointers and closed it out with two free throws by Brian Yeazel that iced it with 17 seconds remaining in the extra session, 67-64. Lowell had a couple of opportunities to tie it in the waning seconds, but the Trojans were able to hold on with souse solid defense down the stretch. Yeazel led the Trojans with 24 points, a total that included three, three-pointers and a 9-of-10 effort from the charity "Yeazel got that stroke going and that was a big key for us," Middleville head coach Kurt Holzhueter said. Chad VanSpronsen tallied 19 points with three, three-pointers and Jeff Forbes added 12 points, including three, threepointers for the black and orange. In total, Middleville canned nine threepointers in the game, five of which came in the opening eight minutes. But there was more to the win than just offense, according to Holzhueter. Best of 2000 area sports remembered by Hastings Banner Individual and team State champions, athletes being recognized for being the best at their sport, and area teams that pulled off major upsets helped to make 2000 an exciting sports year in Barry County. Numerous championships were obtained by squads and jocks that represented Hastings. Delton Kellogg, Lakewood, Maple Valley and Thomapple Kellogg High Schools. A group of athletic "experts" from J-Ad Graphics voted on the top achievements to come up with the Top 10 of 2000. It was not easy (and the selections may not be perfect). So here it is. J-Ad's Top 10 Barry County Achievements for 2000. Enjoy. No. 1: • "Lady Trojans State champs again" — Hastings Banner, Nov. 9 — Middleville's girls cross country team repeated its feat as Division II State champions with a team score of 170 at the finals held at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. The Lady Trojans were 16 points better than second place Flint Powers, a team that also gave the black and orange a run for its money in 1999. Junior Melissa Quisenberry led Middleville with an 1 Ith place 19:11, but she had plenty of help. Jessica Stortz was 23rd with a school freshman record of 19: 42, senior Katie Richter was 39th with a season best 19:59, fellow senior Jen Vcrkcrke was 41 st in 20:01 and sophomore Elise Nyland was 56th in 20: 17. Despite losing its fop runner from the season before to graduation (Melissa Quiscnberry's sister Danielle, who now Delton's David Overbeek (10) finds an opening and darts outside in the playoff game with Byron Center. (Photo by Perry Hardin) runs at Central Michigan University), Middleville coach Tammy Benjamin said she had faith all season that her team could win back-to-back State championships. Her team proved her assumption correct. No. 2: • "Bowne tabbed as one of state's basketball best" — Hastings Banner, March 23 — Hastings' Bowne was not just one of the Tony Bowne’s basketball career as a Saxon helped in to become one of the very best in the entire state. best basketball players in the West Michigan area, he was considered one of the finest in the entire state. The Saxon forward, who now is a member of the Central Michigan University basketball squad finished sixth in the Hal Schram Mr. Basketball Award balloting, an honor won by Waverly’s Marcus Taylor, who now wears the green and white at Michigan State University. In his career as a Saxon, Bowne scored 1.245 points TROJANS... Couth mod nm 11 stripe. (414 as a senior), 130 three-pointers, pulled down 117 rebounds, made 54 steals, had 18 blocks and dished out 97 assists. He also led the blue and gold to the Class B State Final Four in both his sophomore and junior seasons. No. 3: "State championship a just reward for Seeber" — Hastings Banner, March 16 — It was fitting that Lakewood's Greg Seeber won a weight class State championship at the home of the feisty and talented Detroit Red Wings team. Seeber, a junior fur the Vikings at the time, scored two points in the waning seconds of the third and final period to beat Mt. Pleasant's Phil Schafer 6-4. Seeber, who began his prep career as a Saxon, ended his season at 34-3. He was the fourth Viking to win an individual Slate championship. He was confident of his chances, staling. "I knew I could do it; it was just a matter of who had the bigger heart." His coach. Bob Veitch, said: "He has been a spark since he started. He's a champion." The Lakewood mat team also had a banner year, winning first place honors in the Capital Circuit. No. 4: "Panthers on their way..."; Last Second Field Goal Ends Banner Season" — Hastings Banner, Nov. 2 — Some great football was played by the prep teams in Barry County during 2000. Delton and Maple Valley both qualified for the State playoffs and bowed out of the post-season tournament on last second field goals. Valley lost to Hopkins 25-22 in the first round despite going undefeated in the regular season at 9-0. Delton won its first round game over Edwardsburg 48-20, but saw its campaign come to a close at 8-3 with a 3-0 loss to Byron Center at B.C. The Panthers' triumph over Edwardsburg was its first in the playoffs since 1978. Quarterback J.T. Charron ran for two scores and threw fc. another. Runningback David Overbeek ran for two scores. Coach Rob Hcethuis said, "We attack, we don't kid around with our style of defense." The only score in the Byron Center game came on the final play, helping us to see "Who Let The Dogs Out." Hastings, Lakewood and Middleville also had some shining gridiron moments in 2000, such as the Saxon win over FHC on its rescheduled homecoming game on a Saturday afternoon. Individuals such as Middleville's Eric Vernon, Delton's Bill Ferris and Hastings’ Joe Keller had big seasons and earned All-State acclaim. 2000 Middleville's Brian Yeazel (12) drives toward the hoop with Red Arrow James Bossard (34) sticking close on defense. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Lady Vikings once again were one of the best volleyball teams in the State. Here, senior Katherine Shellenbarger pushes one across the net. Continued on page 11 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.December 28. 2000 - Page 11 TROJANS...continued from page 10 "The key to the game was rebounding and Zeb Truer was outstanding down low," Holzhueter said. Dave Rozema and Andy Curtis led Lowell with 14 points apiece. Middleville led 22-17 after the first quarter, 31-30 at the half. 46-43 after three quarters and the game was tied 58-58 at the end of regulation. Forbes gave the Trojans a 63-61 advantage at the two-minute mark of the overtime and Yeazel sank two free throws with 23 seconds left to put his team within one (64-63 Lowell) and two more with 17 seconds to play to ice the victory for his team (67-64). "To stick in there and pull it out is what this team needed.'' Holzhueter said. "Lowell is a real good defensive team and we had to fight through it all of the way." Lowell won the junior varsity game 54-47. National Challenge will return Basketball blue by Patricia Johns Staff Writer John and Diane Obermeyer have an­ nounced to both the Middleville council and the Thornapple Township trustees that the National 2-*-hour bicycle chal­ lenge is returning to Barry County over the weekend of June 16-17. The Obermeyers praised the area communities for the assistance they re- squad prevails 2000...continued from page 10 No. 5: "Hastings Netters Second at Regional; Qualify for State" and "Lady Saxons 16th at State" — Hastings Banner, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26 — The tennis team at Hastings High School returned to the State finals, finishing 16th in Division III. "I was happy with how it came out... Everybody played hard. Just getting to Stale was an accomplishment for us," first-year coach Sarah Johnston said. Scoring points at the finals were Kim Karmes at No. I singles, Amanda VanBuren at No. 2 singles and Erin Bradley at No. 3 singles. The Saxons totaled four points. To gel to the finals, Hastings placed second at regionals, receiving points from all of its singles and doubles standouts. The four athletes playing singles all wound up with second places, as the team totaled 19 points. No. 6: "Lakeshore Beats Lakewood in State Quarterfinal Match" — Hastings Banner, March 16 — For a second consecutive winter season, Stevensville Lakeshore won a volleyball thriller in the Class B State volleyball tournament over Lakewood. This time the score was 9-15, 15-7, 17-15. The Barry County Vikings played as champions all season long with a final record of 61-6. It was a year that included numerous tournament titles including district and regional feats. In the quarterfinal match. Lake wood held leads of 4-1, 7-3, 10-6 and 12-9, but were unable to hold off the Lancers' attack at the end. The loss ended the prep careers of Kat Shellenbarger, Amanda Blough and Jill Benschoter. Schellenbarger and Benschoter now play volleyball at Kellogg Community College and the Vikings are once again winning titles in their 2000-2001 campaign. No. 7: "McCarty Shines as West Scores All-Star Pigskin Win" — Hastings Banner, Aug. 3 — Gabe McCarty made his school and the town of Hastings proud when he not only participated in the 20th annual Michigan High School Football Coaches Association All-Star Game, but played a key role in helping his team post a 28-17 win at Michigan State University. McCarty, a senior defensive lineman had 8 tackles and helped force two East fumbles. As McCarty explained, " I had a few tackles'. I was in there." His coach Jeff Keller said, "He's a star in many respects because of his desire and work ethic." As a senior, McCarty helped lead his Saxon squad to the post-season playoffs. No. 8: "Saxon Golf Championship a Welcomed, Happy Surprise" — Hastings Banner, June 8 — Yes Hastings, won the O-K White Conference girls' golf championship in 2000 and its star LEGAL j NOTICE | NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Robert A. Tremain * Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and wo are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by GER­ ALD E. WALLACE. A MARRIED MAN. SELMA J WALLACE. A MARRIED WOMAN to LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee, dated December 20. 1999. and recorded on December 28. 1999 »1039564. Barry County Records Michigan, and assigned by sad mort­ gagee to NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA. N A . AS TRUSTEE, by an assignment dated November 9. 2000. and recorded on November 20. 2000 *1052142. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts clamed to be due at the date hereof the sum fifty two thou sand five hundred fifty two and 98 100 Dollars ($52,552.98). mdudrg interest at 13 250". per annum. Under the power of sale contained m sad mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved notice is hereby given that sad mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some oart of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastngs, Ml. at 1 00 p m on January 18 2001 Said premises are situated m CITY OF HAST­ INGS, BARRY County. Michigan and are described as LOT 1209 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VIL­ LAGE, OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated December 14. 2000 NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA. NA. AS TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (1/4) swinger. Katie Welton qualified for Slate. In the dual season, the Saxons were 12-2 and tied for first. Al the conference tournament al L.E. Kaufmann, Hastings tied for second. Combining those two results made Hastings No. 1 in the While. Coach Bruce Krueger stated. "We were the second team (at HHS) of any kind to win an O-K White title outright... I feel pretty good about that Welton made a return trip to the Division II Stale finals and hopes this spring to go back to East Lansing... along with her team." No. 9: "Saxon Cheerleaders Headed to State" — Hastings Banner, March 9 — Hastings' varsity cheerleaders won a regional championship and qualified for the Class B Slate finals in 2000. In the competitive cheer competition, the Saxons scored 348 to place in front of Kelloggsville, Portland and Hamilton at the regional event. Il was Hastings' third appearance in the Slate cheerleading finals and its coach, Amy Hubbell, was proud of her team. "They are wired for sound," Hubbell said. "It was awesome... the biggest thing was their sportsmanship." The team included two seniors. Lisa Wiltrout and Mary Wright, and a number of talented juniors. No. 10: "Area Athletes Fare Well at Division II State Meet" — Hastings Banner, June 8 — A number of thinclads from Barry County made the most of their State appearances by finishing near the top in their respective events. The group included Middleville's Jessica Crowley (seventh in the long jump). Hastings' Susan Hubbard (fifth in the shot put). Lakewood's Andrea Koch (eighth in the 400-mcter dash), Middleville's Danielle Quisenberry (seventh in the 1600-meter run and sixth in the 3200-mcter run^and Middleville's 3200-mctcr relay team (third). Delton and Maple Valley both competed in Dh'sion III and netted some lop results as well. Delton's Jamie Collier was sixth in the 300-meter hurdles and his Panther teammate, Kody Louden, was eighth in the 1600-meter run. For Maple Valley. Troy Sloan was eighth in the 200-meter run, the boys' 400-metcr squad was eighth, Bneann Treloar was seventh in the high jump and Rebecca Wilson ended up fourth in the pole vault. ceived to help make the event a success. The 376 riders last summer represented 24 states, Canada and France. There is an economic impact on the community, but the Obermeyers can net estimate exactly how much money the challenge brings into the area. "This was the best route, many of the riders told us," John Obermeyer said. "We are really happy to be returning this year." The Obermeyers will meet with Sgt. Tony Stein to clear up any difficulties from last year with the route through Middleville. Area coaches honored by MHSFC Delton Kellogg football coach Jon Greenman recently was selected as a 2000 Assistant Coach of the Year by the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association. Greenman has coached 25 years and 12 as an assistant at Delton. The Panthers compete in Class B. Greenman joins Maple Valley's Guenther Mitlelstaedt as a Barry County football coach honored during the 2000 season. Mitlelstaedt was a Region 8 Coach of the Year. 8th Grade Blue... 8th Grade Gold... The Goid squad dropped a 47-29 decision to Grandville. Scoring for the Saxons were Andrew Vincent with 11 points, Derek Caldwell with 6, Andy Griggs with 4, Tyler Jiles with 2, Chad Girrbach with 2, Scott Allcrding with 2 and Andy Kelly with 2. Brandon Johnson pulled down 6 rebounds, while Andrew Vincent made 3 steals. YMCA NEWS A League: W/L Blair Landscaping........................ 3-0 Varney Constriction............................. ..3-1 I Ith Frame Lounge................................... 2-2 Flexfab Black......... ............................ —1-2 Other Body Shop................................ Bivens —......... i...............................0-3 The Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission will accept applications from interested citizens for a vacant position on the Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission. Applications may be obtained at the Barry County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, and must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on January 4, 2001. B League: W/L Tony’s Pizza............................. -............... 3-0 Drill Team................................... 3-0 Bennett Industries.......... .............-........... 2-1 Richie's Kofiee Shop................................ 1-3 Viking...........................................................1-3 Flexfab Red............................................... .0-3 Dawnie Loftus ft’s that time of the year again! And your turn to buy! TRUCK DRIVER POSITION AVAILABLE SCHOOLS OF CHOICE HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM Ti>e Barry County Road Commission has an opening for a truck driver. Please submit a resume or fill out an application at the Barry County Road Commission by January 10, 2001. A CLD A is required. The Road Commis­ sion is located at 1725 West M-43 Highway. Hastings, Ml (behind FlexFAB on M-37/M-43). An equal opportunity employer. The Hastings Area School System is participaling in Schools of Choice for the 2000-2001 school year. Students who reside in adjoining intermediate school dis­ tricts are eligible to be accepted. There are limited open­ ings available at the secondary level, in the alternative education programs, and elementary grades. There are no openings in special education. A successful start to the Kalamazoo Valley Association wrestling season was how Delton Kellogg fared last Thursday (Dec. 21) in Battle Creek. The Panthers knocked off Pennfield 44­ 27 winning nine of the 14 weight class matches. Victors for Delton were Tyler Harris at 103 (16-5 decision over Jon Wright), Trevor Pease at 112 (void), John TerMeer al 119(11-0 decision over Ryan Bowers), Gary Herbert at 130 (void), Joel Crookston at 135 (7-5 overtime decision over Aaron Nasars). Jason Erb at 140(11­ 9 decision over Toby Messinger), David Overbeek at 189 (pin in 4:24 over Nick Bibbings), Aaron Schallhom at 215 (pin in 5:14 over Josh Goheen) and Bill fenis at 275 (void). Delton will next wrestle Saturday, Jan. 6 at the L.H. Lamb Tournament in Hastings. • NOTICE • Earn $9.65 per hour while you learn ’ will be held January 15 through January 30 and is not In session on weekends After successful completion of state testing, wage will increase to $10.65 per hour. To ensure the safety of our residents and staff, all appli­ cants are subject to criminal background checks and drug screens Apply for this opportunity in person by Thomapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 C&brnapplc S r^nor Lit km i» I >urjthemi. I kirothcrnf* Juki. vctIk al liber* Munpri-M les*. prtt ding Canadian U xnbiiK-x CmxvIcxtahrK with Duntthcrm uuuLitioii in a lull ’KK’k buotir llut ctnd»<fx.> u»ur kH»t. ikl flu lx-M Ikh<< ■it tin- m4J. < k1 the < Jn.idian I ’.in. kt winkd u uh the uakTprixil and brcalhabk<.'«wvlex' tal>TK lo nuke the hru hoot uith uiMilalion culmndy lor ItxMuear. The BOB’S GUN AND TACKLE SHOP. INC. ■ Prescription Convenience... Location Drive-thru Internet Close to Your Physician's Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com Pennock Pharmacy Drive-thru and Walk-in Open 7 Days 2208 West M-43 Hwy.. Hastings. Ml 49058 . j (616) 948-3136 2 Miles West of Hastings on M-37 & M-43 Phone 616^45-4106 fS 1005 \V. Green St. • Hastings ’ loin the nursing assistant class at Thomapple Manor and make a difference in the lives of others The class lanuary 9 at. Superintendent's Office Hastings Area School System 232 West Grand Street Hastings, Ml 49058 diinuut mg ihe Panthers pin Panters on mat The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held December 26, 2000, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please make your request in writing by January 12.2001 to: Mgncd k»r mderwar lu* J»miI4ed as inwbtum tor lixtfwuir. Oulenivar iiwulUKNi has kmg. luniAXital IiIkts tlu! u«mprev» under the 7th Grade Gold... The Gold posted its fourth consecutive win over Grandville. 30-21. Eric Gillispie tallied 12 points, David Peterson with 6, Jesse Lemon 5, J.J. Quick 3, Brian Me Keough 2 and Steven Pcurach 2. Also helping the Saxons' cause were Scott Coleman with 6 rebounds, David Gallagher with 4 rebounds, Eric Gillispie with 5 steals, Brian McKeough with 3 steals and Brandon Black on defense. The team's record is now 4-2. The Blue eagers fell to Middleville 40­ 16. Mike Garrett scored 5 points, Newell Heath 4, Heath Helmer 4. Joel Maiville 2m and Paul Wanland I. YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketball Game Results: Bivens 59 vs. Varney Construction 73; Other Body Shop 74 vs. I Ith Frame 57; Flexfab Black 50 vs. Blair Landscaping 63; Richie's Kofiee Shop 44 vs. Tony's Pizza 76; Drill Team 63 vs. Ben­ nett Industries 57; Viking 69 vs. Flexfab Red 52; Vamey Construction 66 vs. 11 th Frame Lounge 69; Richie's Kofiee Shop 69 vs. Viking 34. Greg Seeber earned a State title on the mat for the Lakewood Vikings. The seventh grade Blue basketball team defeated Middleville 22-19. Scoring for the Saxons were Steve Bolo with 10 points, Eric Laurie with 5, Austin Hurless with 3, Tim Bowerman with 2 and Andy Miller with 2. ^7504013246730 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday.December 28. 2000 BOWLINC SCORES \ Legends inducted into Michigan Hall of Fame The rolls of ihe greatest athletes in the history of Michigan were recently expanded with the announcement of the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 2000 inductees. Those inducted include Dan Dierdorf. former All-American tackle at the University of Michigan, George Gervin, of Eastern Michigan University and National Basketball Association fame. Jack Morris, a former pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, Wayne Walker, an All-Pro for the Detroit Lions, John Herrington, the record-setting football coach at Farmington Hills Harrison High School and J.P. McCarthy, the radio personality Delton Kellogg Little League starts Jan. 8 Anyone interested in playing on a summer baseball or softball team in the Delton area must sign up in January. Those who don’t may miss out on an opportunity. Sign-ups will be Monday, Jan. 8 and Monday, Jan. 15 from 7-9 p.m. in the Delton Kellogg High School cafeteria. There will also be sign-ups on Saturday, Jan. 20 and Saturday, Jan. 27 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Delton Kellogg Middle School. A copy of a birth certificate is required. There is a need for parents to help serve as volunteers in running the program. The YMCA of Barry County, which has run the run the baseball/softball program in Delton since 1993, will suspend offering programs on a direct basis to the residents of the Delton area according to a letter sent by the YMCA to little league participants and coaches. The Delton Kellogg Little League will be chartered through the National Little League Association and will serve kids ages 5-18 in baseball and softball. Tryouts will begin Saturday. Feb. 10. The next public meeting is Monday, Jan. 8 from 7-9 in the Delton Kellogg L.G.I. For further information, call Delton Little League president John Stevens at 721-8241. from WJR. The six were elected in balloting conducted between Nov. 22 and Dec. 2. The balloting was coordinated by the independent firm of Business Financial Consultants. Inc. of Dearborn. The new members will be joined at the induction dinner by George Yardley, the Hall of Famer who played for the Detroit Pistons. Yardley was elected in October by the Hall’s Legends Council. The dinner will be at the Cobo Conference Center in Detroit Thursday. May 24 2001. Tickets arc priced at Si50 or S’,250 for a table of ten and can be obtained by calling Bill McLaughlin at (248) 374-8455. KCC contains Kirtland eagers Kat Shellenbargcr has now moved from the volleyball courts to the basketball courts at Kellogg Community College. Shellenbargcr scored 11 points and pulled down 6 rebounds as KCC beat Kirtland Community College Dec. 22 in the consolation 'game of the St. Clair County Tournament. The Lady Bruins led at half 23-17. KCC also received double digit scoring efforts from Jen Howcry (20 points) and St Philip’s Andrea Miller (12 points). Amanda Conlan topped the Lady Bruins with 4 assists and Howery managed 4 steals. KCC achieved the win without its top scorer Gina Bauer who is averaging 27 points per game. Bauer is out with a sprained ankle. Tuesday Mixed Just for Fun 3-1; Consumers Concrete 2­ 2; Alley Cats 2-2; Plumbs 2-2; Misfits 2-2: Weltons 1-3. Mens High Game and Series - P. Scobey 279-636; G Heard 216; S Hausc 204-571; M. Christiansen 165; M. Yost 182; J. Bartimus 219; L. Johnson 213-571; J. Vilal 205-523. Womens High Game and Series - J. Steeb} 160; B Wilkins 202; D. Sen ice 171; B. Norris 174-471; V. Thompson 175; S. Salazar 171. Friday Night Mixed Cook Jackson 42-22; One Oldc One 38­ 26. Wc’rc a Mess 38-26; Bad Habit II 38­ 26; Mercy 373-26.5; We Don’t Care 37-27; Late Comers 36.5-27.5; Ten Pins 35-29; no Name Yet 32 28; Rainbow Warriors 32-32; Viatec 30-34; All But One 30-34; Heads Out 29-35; Piece of Cake 27-37; Who’s Up 27-37; Gutter Dusters 24-40; Rocky Four 22-42; Brushworks 21-43. Ladies Good Games and Series - S. Sanborn 193-529; E. Johnson 197-497; B. Roush 268-550; L. Gray 154-422; B Fal­ coner 157-411; G. Mcancy 160; M. Scars 178-487; P. Kelley 190; N. Taylor 143; S. Pennington 175; B. West 215-511; S. Park­ er 165; D. Pennington 161; P. Bender 156; G. Cochran 168; H. Service 177-474. Mens Good Games and Series - J. Bar­ num 211; R. Fay 217-607; S. Peabody 229­ 637; D Marsh 201; C. Gray 186; M. Keeler 207; B Keeler 256-659; K. Mcancy 211­ 583; J. Bartimus 234-602; M. Lydy 181; D. Sears 203-553; T. Ramey 176; A. Taylor 221-568; B. West 201-538; B Falconer 235-549; C. Pennington 204-584; H. Pen­ nington 200-566; R. Bender 183; G. Cooley 178-504; B. Ruthruff 207-584; D. Service 211-513. The Delton Kellogg second grade team from 1999, coached by Paul Brooks, included Clinton Stonebumer, Brandon Humphreys, Mark Loveland, Jacob Brooks, A.J. Hammond and Matthew Loveland. (Photo provided) • 9 P.M. to 1 A.M Former Hastings High School star athlete Virginia Jennings is enjoying her time as a freshman on the University at Buffalo womens' basketball team. Buffalo plays in the Mid-American Conference and opened its season with a victory over nationally ranked North Carolina. Listed in the Buffalo media guide are that Jennings was an All-Barry County performer, was a Buzz Youngs Athlete of the Year, was named All-State by the Detroit Free Press and was recruited by Western Michigan University, Navy, Southeast Missouri Slate and Washington State along with Buffalo. She also list her father, Archie, as her greatest athletic influence. SATURDAY DECEMBER 30™ MCdby Mountain Jack UffliSTMAS Basement Waterproofing by B-Dry Glass Block Windows Z 1 a. New Window WUHt Raising Sunken Concrete Regrading' 1-800-237-2379 $1,000 Slgn-on Bonus for F«p. Company Drivers Teams Start up to 46* Benefits, we've got ALL the bells $ whistles Owner Operators Solos 839 Teams 889 No COL No Problem kVc Schoo' Ho Vonc, Do* n 1-800'842-0853 Bowling Trio Manage Feats... Throe area bowlers, (from left to right) Rick Fay of Middleville, Neil Gardner of Hastings and Rob Mack of Hastings each recently rolled an impressive series. Fay had a 755 series at the Hastings Bowl. He has bowled for 12 years and his previous best was a 740. Gardner rolled a 700 series (and 267 game). He has bowled for 44 years and his best all-time is a 723. Mack rolled an 820 series in Battle Creek. For 36 years Mack has bowled, with his previous best being a 720. All three roll in the Wednesday Classic League at the Hastings Bowl. Experienced Driver* ai A RETIREMENT INCOME FOR ’ LIFE... AND BIG TAX SAVINGS 1-800-441-4394 MRTSYS^M Of SOimWEST MOCAN.lt An moepandtnt tcentee of t-Onr fyuemt; Inc. 810 Kvo-tf ti. • Kctonooo. MichiQon 49iX3T • 346-2903 9126 tetf M Mwu* • fccNond. MteNgon 4)083 • 629-M52 Wednesday P.M. Hair Care 41-23; Eye A E.N.T. 38-26; Seeber s 38-26; Girrbach’s 36-28; Misfits 36-28; Mace Pharmacy 34-30; Nashville Chiropractic 31.5-323; Nash “5” Plus 29­ 35; R.R.S.T. Mill 28.5-35.5. High Games A Series - T. Christopher 181-471; T. Poll 175-425; R. Murphy 169­ 440; B. Norris 157-441; J. Kasinsky 169­ 434; E. Dunham 177-458; B. Estep 165­ 419, R. Kuempel 184-450; C.B. 169; J. Doster 143; S. Pennington 467. Jennings now a Bull eager Freeport Shamrock Tavern Basement Wall Repair by Wall Anchor Tuesday Trios 3 Blind Mice 36-24; Need Help 34-26; Cook Jackson 32-28; Hastings bowl 31.5­ 28.5; Shirley’s Chuckwagon 30.5-29.5; 3 Fates 30-30; Kenny lee Builders 29-31; CBBC 28.5-31.5; Trouble 26.5-33.5; So­ bers Auto Body 22-38. High Games A Series - D. Seeber 162; S. Zalewski 182-531; W. Main 188-513: P. Ramey 220-566; R. Brummel 181; V. Green 203-515; S. Vandenburg 243-625; R. Miller 179-502; J. Clements 159; K. Slenburg 168; D. Dutcher 188; L. Trumble ISO; P. Cogswell 154; B. Haye 241-549; L. Pot­ ter 159; D. Pennington 157; S. Pennington 155; D. James 150; C. Thayer 154; M. Slater 167; T. Redman 162; G. Kienutske 156. Recreation Bowling #3 Sugarbush Lakers A Kevin's Kronies 3; Freeport Elevator 2; The Krunchers A Hastings Bowl 1. Good Games A Series - M Martin 532; Nate K 422; S. Anger 550; T. Gray 209­ 564; R. Nash 200-525; H. Wattles 223-546. KARA BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Thursday Angels True Value Hardware 40-24; Pet World 39.5-24.5; Richie s Koffee Shop 39-25; Cedar Creek Groc. 37-27; Coleman Agency - Hastings 36.5-27.5; B&R Testing 31-33; Mill’s Landing 30-34; Farmers Ins. 29-35; Shamrock Tavern 26-38; Miller’s Excavat­ ing 25.5-38.5; Hastings Bowl 25-39; Ste­ fano’s Pizza 21.5-42.5. High Games & Series - V. Goodenough 178-464; S. Greenfield 178; C. Hayward 166; L. Perry 150; P. Fisher 190-502; S. Varney 179; G Potter 167; D. Curtis 141; P. Van'Jost 128; C. Keeler 162; T. Harrington 143; J. Lewis 185; T. Daniels 223-545; J. Conger 192-515; B. Collier 161; J. Hurless 175; J. Madden 192; N. Taylor 145; D. Staines 198; D. Bartimus 187-519; D. Mc­ Collum 179;C. Nichols 179;T. Phenix 148; V. Brown 152; C. McGinn 157; L. Barnum 183-510. S. Varney picked up a 6-7 split. 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Michigan, on which mortgagee there is cfaimed to be Hue at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND 37/100 dollars ($109,256.37). indudmg interest at 6 875% per annum Under the power of sale contamod in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mad? and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on February 1.2001 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, end ere described as: Lot 9, Bryanwood Estates, according to the recorded plat there of in Uber 6 of Plats on Page 14. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 8003241a. In which case the redemption period shafl be 30 days from the date of such sale. Deted: December 21.2000 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. 248 593-1306 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Brngham Farms. Ml 48025 F4e *200026294 Mustangs (1H6) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.December 28. 2000 - Page 13 <!, Season s greetings We begin a New Year TOGETHER...pledged to the better interests of Barry County. We remain dedicated to a brighter future for all county residents, businesses and industrial interests. Frank Campbell Mayor—City of Hastings Jeff Mansfield City Manager Jerry Sarver Chief of Police Roger Caris Fire Chief Ev Manshum City Clerk/Treasurer Finance Director HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL Dave Jasperse Fourth Ward Barry Wood Robert May Dave McIntyre Donald Tubbs First Ward Second Ward Third Ward Fourth Ward BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP: Jim Rhodes, Courthouse Clock Trustee Barry County Courthouse �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday.December 28. 2000 COURT NEWS: A 22-ycar-old Hastings man who confessed and pleaded guilty to the June 3. 1999, kidnapping and rape of a local woman at knife-point is serving 40 to 100 vears in prison for the rape and 25 years in prison for the kidnapping. Michael Ray Mutchie’s crime was described by Judge James Fisher as "sadistic behavior" at the time he fashioned the sentence. Mutchie was arrested by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police the day after the crime in which he entered the Middle Lake Grocery Store on Barber Road and attacked the clerk after flashing a knife. Mutchie then forced the woman into his car and drove in silence to Saranac where the woman was able to jump from the car when Mutchie stopped for a pedestrian crossing the street. In Circuit Court Thursday. Mutchic's attorney. James Bonfiglio. said Mutchie claims his plea was not voluntary after all. "When I met with him in prison, he Woman reaches for purse, flips car A woman who reached for her purse while driving and lost control of her car T uesday was issued a citation lor careless driving, according to the Hastings Post of the Micnigan State Police. Sgt. Dave Bower said Betty Conley was southbound on North M-43 near Woodlawn Avenue when the accident occurred. She was not hurt and alcohol was not a factor. HOME OWNERS! CREDIT problems? We can help! 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HASTINGS 4 ergy for their gifts and dona­ tions to Amber Fenstemaker. From: Amber Fenstemaker, Kevin and Tracy Phenix. ( nitl I iidiik\ THE FAMILY OF Eugene Jr. Kidder would like to thank the Thomapple Ambulance crew for their quick response when called. Also thanks to the many friends, relatives, our old and new neighbors for the calls, visits and cards. A specnl thanks to Connie and Henrietta Beeler and to Joe and Frank from Ameri­ can Legion Post 45 for pre­ senting the flag. A very spe’cial thanks to a dear friend Anita for all her help and to the Wilson gals for the love­ ly luncheon at the busy Christmas Eve time. Lois Kidder Mike & Patti Sinclair 4c fami ly Steve Sc Lorrie Sherman Mobile \ ABANDONED REPO- Bank need someone to assume payments on hup? 3 bed­ room home. Will move if necessary. 1-800-672-9604. ABANDONED REPO: BANK needs someone to as­ sume, will move if necessa­ ry. Call Delta Homes, 1-800­ 968-7376. 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Looking for dependable customer sen-ice oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Full-time, part-time, benefits (full-time), good working environment Also hiring for night/weekends. 248-7729 COLOR PHOTO COPIES available at J-Ad Graphics (Printing Plus) POLICE BEAT indicated he was told that if he did not plead guilty, he would face 50 years in prison," said Bonfiglio. "So based on that, he didn't feel the plea was voluntary." Bonfiglio said, however, that the transcripts appear that piea proceedings were proper. Fisher responded that he was not aware of any discussions with Mutchie regarding a possible sentence. "My recollection is he wanted to admit he was guilty," said Fisher, who denied Mutchie's motion to withdraw his guilty plea. Fisher also denied Bonfiglio's motion to change offense variable scoring used to fashion sentencing guidelines. Bonfiglio had argued the victim did not suffer physical injury and because she was a very strong woman emotionally, did not appear to have suffered psychological injury. "This woman seemed to have dealt well with the psychological impact," he said. But according to Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill, both issues were raised during sentencing. "The fact that the victim was exceedingly strong up until sentencing doesn't negate the fact that treatment might be needed in the future," he said. "I think that's what the guidelines were taking into consideration." The victim, however, did suffer physical injury when she leaped from Mutchie's car and struck her head on the pavement. She also suffered a leg injury during her escape. "I'll grant you, the bodily injury, was slight." said Fisher. "Clearly under the circumstances, I« don't think for a defendant in this type of case that court should bend over backward to score the guidelines leniently." Fisher explained to Bonfiglio that the guidelines "are simply that - a guideline. "This is an extremely serious case and my opinion is this is a person who needs to be locked up and kept from society for a long time," said Fisher. "Society has a right to be protected from him.” He pointed out that the victim was picked at random, she was raped at knife point and was driven around southwest Michigan "while she wondered if he was going to kill her. "I can’t imagine a more traumatic event in a person's life." he said. In other court business Thursday: • Robert Woldhuis, 24, of Grand Rapids, was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 193 days served on his conviction of probation violation. • Jerime Labrash, 22. of Wyoming, pleaded guilty to violating probation by failing to report to his probation agent, failing to maintain employment, failing to complete his G.E.D. and failing to pay fines and costs. He could be ordered to spend a maximum of five years in prison when sentenced Jan. 18. • David Hurtado, 38, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by committing domestic violence and consuming alcohol on Dec. 10. He could be ordered to spend five years in prison when he is sentenced Jan. 18. • Melinda Thompson, 39, of Wayland, was granted a delayed sentence on her convictions of domestic violence and resisting and obstructing police on May 5 in Yankee Springs Township. She will be sentenced June 28. Moose Lodge death ruled heart attack I HOPE TOWNSHIP - The death of a 43-year-old Delton man found lying facJ down in the parking lot of the Delton Moose Lodge late Saturday, Dec. 23, was thJ result of a massive heart attack. Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer saicl Wednesday. I Deputies originally considered the death suspicious after reviewing the scene ol the incident, but an autopsy later revealed natural causes claimed the life.of Kelly! Leroy Morgan. I "The lot had just been plowed and there were red dots that looked like blood.*] said DeBoer. "They found out. however, that it was hydraulic fluid. And. he was! bleeding from the ears, which is not normal for a heart attack." | DeBoer said that the blood and bruises on Morgan's nose initially added to! suspicion about the circumstances of the man's death. | "He may have fallen face down," said DeBoer, "so the fact that he had blood ini his ears and the bruises were probably from falling." | DeBoer said that after Morgan was found by other Moose patrons, one person! attempted life saving efforts until an ambulance could arrive. ( A window in the ambulance was broken when one apparently intoxicated patron pounded on the vehicle at the scene of the incident. Woman reports assault, kidnapping YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A 20-year-old Wayland woman escaped serious injury Saturday when her live-in boyfriend allegedly beat, threatened and kidnapped her. The woman who asked not to be identified, said her 23-year-old boyfriend became angry when she told him she planned to break up. “He dragged me from one end of the room to another, head butted me and tried to break a bottle over my head." the woman reported, adding that he also tried to kill himself with a knife. After the Tight, the woman said she told him she was in pain. "He said he was sorry and he wanted to lake me out to eat." she said. "He took my car keys but as we were driving, he said I wasn't going to come out of this in one piece, that he was going to break every bone in my body." Police said the man passed by several restaurants before the woman was able to convince him to stop at a Grand Rapids Wendy's restaurant. The woman tried to call for help using an outdoor pay phone but the man ripped the phone from her hands. She then ran inside the restaurant and locked herself in the bathroom with a cellular teleplione and called for help while he allegedly beat on the door, said police. The man then fled, but was captured near the couple's home later that day, the woman said. Trooper Brian Roderick said he has requested one count of kidnapping and one count of domestic assault from the Barry County Prosecutor's office, though he believes the kidnapping charge will not be authorized "She got into the car on her own, so 1 doubt he will be charged with that." said Roderick. The man was released from the Barry County Jail on a $100 personal recognizance bond awaiting arraignment on the charges. Police probing Freeport burglaries FREEPORT - Police from three departments are investigating burglaries al Freeport Enterprises, the Freeport Elevator, The Freeport Body Shop and the Department of Public Works garage discovered Dec. 21. "The first one reported was ktnf garage/.Mitt Sheriff Steve DeBoer. It was discovered by Russ Yarger when he arrived at 4 a.m. to plow snow." Missing were several tools and some gasoline. Deputies then followed tire impressions in the snow to the Freeport Elevatoi where they discovered the second burglary. Taken from the elevator were two handguns, ammunition, four knives, a wooden gun case and change from the cash register, said DeBoer. At Freeport Enterprises, Trooper Dale Lynema said unknown subjects entered the building through a window, though nothing was taken from inside the business. A CB radio, however, was taken from a vehicle. Missing from the Freeport Body Shop was cash, several cases of soda and a camera, said Freeport Police Chief Randy Yates. "We are developing other leads and we are confident that an arrest ii forthcoming," Yates said. Teens confess to vehicle break-ins HASTINGS - Two sets of footprints in the snow led police to the home of I Hastings teen-ager who, along with a friend, ultimately confessed to breaking inU at least two cars in Tuesday night, according to the Hastings City Polid Department. ! Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said officers were called to the 600 block of Eaa Hubble Street to investigate a vehicle break-in when they discovered the tracks ij the snow. j "They began following the tracks and it appears they did stop and check the S] Rose building and the middle school," said Leedy. "It looked like they wen checking the exterior doors to see if they were locked. There was no entry to tn buildings." I The police found the 16-year-old and 15-year-old male suspects in the 300 blod of West Green Street, where officers also found a pair of shoes with tread matching those found in the snow at the crime scene. | Police also found some of the stolen compact disks, along with some dnl paraphernalia and alcohol in the boy's bedroom, Leedy said. 9 • Donald Gibson, 36, of Grand Rapids, was sentenced to one year in jail on his conviction of third offense drunk driving. "We later received a second complaint of a car break-in in which seven compact disks had been taken," Leedy said. I A third victim reported a similar crime to police Wednesday. | The two boys allegedly also took a cell phone, a Christmas gift, and flashlights.! Man shoots foot with muzzle loader and threw it in the snow," said Leedy. "It was recovered by the officers." I Police ask that anyone who has discovered their vehicle has been broken into contact the Hastings City Police Department at 945-5744. "Or, if anyone finds property in their yard or in the snow, please bring it in to (fl A 19-ycar-old Gilkey Lake Road man was taken to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo Dec. 20 after he accidentally shot his foot with a muzzleloader while at home alone in Barry Township, according to a preliminary report. No other information was available at. press time Wednesday. RESCUE... continued from page 4 "I just think it was something that was meant to happen," said Kim of her and her husband discovering the fire when they did. "If it had been 10 minutes more, it would have been too late." Though it is believed that there was no working smoke detector in the home, Kim said her huband is now very insis­ tent that everyone make sure they have one. "Whenever we talked to our friends about it over the weekend, he kept ask­ ing them if they had smoke detectors." she said. Some of the items were tossed into a snowbank, said Leedy. I "They apparently opened the Christmas gift, found out it was dishes and mul I I department," said Leedy. "It could be stolen." I Quick change scam under investigation! WOODLAND TOWNSHIP • Police are investigating ■ report of an appar] quick change scam in which four black males allegedly got away with more tM $100 Dec. 23 at a Woodland Township gas station. The suspects allegedly waited until the store was busy to begin asking change, said they were headed toward Grand Rapids and left in a red van. ■ The man who allegedly perpetrated the scam was wearing a Detroit Tigg Baseball stocking cap and a red and white jacket. He is believed to be in his ml I B thirties or early forties. Residential break-ins investigated g I BARRY COUNTY - A number of residential burglaries were reported to pofl last week and remain under investigation by the Hastings Post of the Michi! State Police. ! Troopers were called to the 12000 block of West M-179 Dec. 19 when a n! reported that his ice shanty was missing from his shed. ■ On Dec. 20, troopers were called to the 3000 block of East M-79 when a wot! returned home and found the back door wide open, while Nashville police v! called to investigate the burglary of a home in the 300 block of Cleveland Street! B On Dec. 21, troopers were called again, this time to the 10000 block of n Avenue, where a VCR and other items were discovered missing from a home. And, troopers were called to 7000 Marsh Road where a home had appareB B B been entered though nothing was discovered to be missing. No other information about the reports were available at press time WednesdaB �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.December 28. 2000 - Page 15 RULES: I. Parent(s) must be resident(s) of Barry County for at least six (6) months of 2000. 2' rare"‘'S'T.USt tS. Bi“"er by mg 945-9554 within 48 hours of birth. Plumb’s Valu Rite Foods 902 W. State St., Hastings sn; m Phone 945*4921 3. Exact date and time of birth must be verified in writing by attending physician or midwife as being the first baby in 2001 bom in Barry County. 4. Gifts must be claimed within 90 days with certification letter from the Hastings Banner. Cinder Hallmark 110 W. State St., Hastings Phone 945*9551 » >>■■■ - s25 Gift Certificate $25 Gift Certificate Mary’s Hair & Nails Penn-Nook Gift Shop 410 W. State St., Hastings Phone 945-5321 Haircut and Hot Oil Manicure Bosley Pharmacy 118 S. Jefferson St., Hastings Phone 945-3429 Vaporizer 1009 W. Green St. Hastings Banner 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings Phone 945-9554 One year Banner subscription PLUS special advertisement with photo to announce baby’s arrival Mexican Connexion 131 S. Jefferson St., Hastings Phone 945-4403 Located on the main floor of Pennock Hospital *25 Gift Certificate s15 Gift Certificate (Ad space provided by J-Ad Graphics) Barlow Florist & Felpausch Barlow Christian Bookstore 127 S. Michigan, Hastings 109 W. State St., Hastings Phone 945-2474 Phone 945-5029 Gift Certificate First Month’s Supply of Newborn Diapers Miller’s Carpet & Furniture 107 E. Woodlawn, Hastings Phone 945-2091 Mini Cedar Chest �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday.December 28, 2000 Five departments battle house fire Paramedic Evelyn Barnum checks out Clarksville fireman Bob Cronk during a seven-hour battle with a house fire in Freeport Tuesday. No one was injured in the blaze. knocked on the door and it opened right up and all he could sec was smoke, thick and black. Bolen was at her job al the Bradford White Corporation when her son and daughter-in-law picked her up and in­ formed her of the fire, said long-time friend Lyle Blough. Cok, said Blough, also was not home Freeport Rescue also were on hand. though no one was injured Her department had no trouble access­ ing fire hydrants, which are routinely maintained by Chief Jim Yargcr and DPW Manager Russ Yargcr Their department poured 40.000 gal­ lons of village water onto the flames and drafted water from the river, said at the time of the fire. Forbes. He was in Florida, said Blough. "He'd gone down there to visit his father for two weeks, but he came back yester­ day." Freeport's all-volunteer fire depart­ ment was called at 12:26 p.m. and was soon joined by the Clarksville and W<xxlland volunteer fire departments, as well as the Hastings Fire Department, in tackling the blaze. "Portland and Lake Odessa brought their Cascade system to fill air tanks, said Forbes. "Portland alone filled 60 tanks." The frigid temperatures created some other difficulties for Ihe firefighters. however. We had frozen Scott packs, frozen gloves and frozen pants." said Forbes. "It was a concern that we kept not only ihe homeowners, but the firemen warm. There was no way to keep them dry. The ambulances served as wanning huts for the firefighters in between shifts battling the blaze, she said. For as long as we were on scene, it all went very well," said Forbes. "All the assisting departments were very helpful." The Freeport business community also has pitched in to help the firefighters and the fire victims, she said. Each air tank contains 30 minutes worth of air, she said, and Lakewood Community Ambulance, Clarksville and Dreisbach CUSTOMER LOYALTY APPRECIATION REBATE SPECIAL All Oldsmobiles come with 60 Month/60.000 Mile Major Guard Senrice Agreement continued from page 1 The community has really done great job." said Forbes. "Wanda B form the Shamrock Tavern had an apartment for them to stay in last ni People have been donated clothes food." Plough and his wife, Judy, owners Village Grocery, provided waler and cof fee for the firefighters during the battle Nadine Smclker and Barker also kept coffee brewing for the firefighters. "Nadine also got Richie's Coffee Shop to make a chili dinner for everybody at the station last night." she said. "One o the firefighters' moms made us a whole dinner, too. Everybody has just been wonderful. In a small community like this added Blough, "you try to help your neighbors out. It's something the commu­ nity strives for when the firefighters are giving up their free time to go and help out" Blough, a former 20-year veteran of the fire department, helped his friend sift through the rubble of her home on Wednesday. | I I I "She did get a few things," he said. I "We dug up a few pictures she really I wanted to salvage. And she really I wanted to find her ring for 25 years of I service to Bradford White and I was able to come up with that ring for her. That I really meant a lot to her.” I The couple is also receiving assistance I from the Barry County Red Cross. The house fire was not the only fire of the day for the volunteers of Freeport, however. • After the department was called out' BONUS $1500 2001 ALERO CUSTOMER CASH $750 BONUS $1000 2001 INTRIGUE CUSTOMER CASH $750 BONUS $1000 2001 BRAVADA CUSTOMER CASH $1000 BONUS $1000 •LOYALTY 1500 •LOYALTY 1500 -LOYALTY 1500 ‘LOYALTY 1500 ♦3000 ■3250 *3250 2001 AURORA *3500 Dreisbach ts2“c ‘3500 OR SPfCMi. LEASE PAYMENTS AVAILABLE Pontiac Oldsmobile CMC Truck 328 North Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan 49058 Exceeding Yow Expectations is a Familt Tradition Call (616) 9484000 Today or toll free 1-888494*5539 2001 SILHOUETTE CUSTOMER CASH $1000 BONUS $1000 •LOYALTY 1500 Enc Drmboch. Pr«sx)sni Don Gantry. Sales Mgr Dovfl Wafley. Business Mgr Cnrre SiNwnxx! Sales Tony Larson, sacs Potck Comptwii Soles HURRY' WXE SUPPLIES LAST MttS MOWS: Mon & Wed trtl 8 Tm, Thu 4 Fnirtl 6 Sdixday until 2 Mon4W8-7 Tut. Thu 4 Fn 8-5 again to assist at the scene of a car ver­ sus tree property damage accident, the department got the call to duty again at 12:21 a.m. to battle a barn fire at the comer of Vedder and Usborne Roads. Forbes said the barn served as the of­ fice of the G & T construction business owned by Brian Smith. Firefighters were again assisted by the Clarksville Fire Department in a battle which lasted over two hours. But a rekin­ dle of that fire prompted the return of both departments to the scene at 11:42 a.m. Wednesday. The barn was a total loss. HOPE TOWNSHIP Al Board members and 4 citizens prr«*nt. Approved: agenda, minutes from 11/13/00 Reg. and 12/01 AX) Special Meeting. Standing Reports Approved SWBCS&W sewer rate increase Resolution 2000-14, Start up monies for SWBCIC. Joint ZBAAPC meeting. Discussed Trees lor Cemeteries, YMCA funding. Meeting adjourned 8 pm. Linda Eddy-Hough. Oerk Attested to by (12^6) Patricia Allen, Supervisor MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and condition? of a certain mortgage made by DAVID MICHAEL DIMMICK and DAWN MARIE BROWNELL-DIMMICK. hus­ band and wife, of 14454 South KeBogg School, Rd., Hickory Comers. Ml 49060 Michigan. Mortgagors to TMS MORTGAGE INC. DBA THE MONEY STORE. Mortgagee, dated the 26th of March. 1997. and recorded in Ihe office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State Jf Michigan, on the 8th day of April. 1997. in| Uber 690 of Barry County Records, pege 466. onl which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at twi date of this notice, for principal and interest. sum of Thirty Nine Thousand Eight Hundred and 31/100 ($39,801.31). and no suit or mg at law or in equity having been instituted recover the debt secured by said mortgage or pert thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the of sale contained in said mortgage, and to the statute of the Slate of Michigan in case made and provided, notice is hereby that on the 1st day of February. 2001 at 1 o' RM. Local Time, said mortgage win be by a sale al public auction, to the highest at the Barry County Courthouse in Michigan (that being the building where the Court of the County of Barry is held), of premises described in said mortgage, or so thereof as may be necessary to pay the due as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with thereon at 12.00% per annum and all legal charges, and expenses, including the lees allowed by law. and also any sum or which may be paid by the undersigned, to protect its interest in the premises Which premises are described as follows All that piece of parcel of land situated in the Township Barry. County of Barry, and State of Michigan, described as foflows. to wit: Commencing at the 1 /4 bne of Section 28. T 1 North. Range 9 West. 6 chains and 81 North of the center of said Section, running North on said 1/4 line. 1 chain and 25 thence West 3 chains, thence South 1 cham 25 links, thence East 3 chains to place of nmg. All being in the East 1/2 of the Northwest of Section 28. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Township. Barry County. Michigan During the six (6) months immediately the sale, the property may be redeemed. that in the event that the property is be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600 3241a, property may be redeemed during the 30 immediately following the safe Dated 127,00 TMS MORTGAGE INC □BATHE MONEY STORE Mortgagee JONATHAN L ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for The Money Store 888 W Big Beaver Ste 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 269-8684 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hastings Banner Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.HastingsBanner Description An account of the resource <strong>The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Hastings Banner.</strong><br /><br /><strong>The Library also wishes to thank all of the community members who donated money to support our digitizing efforts.<br /><br />The Banner Overview:</strong><br />The Hastings Banner newspaper has been published in Hastings, Michigan since 1856. The following history highlights are taken from Richard Cook's history as published in the 1956 Centennial Edition of The Hastings Banner, and recapped by Esther Walton in her From Time to Time column in The Banner dated April 12, 1984.<br /><br /><strong>Links to online copies of the paper follow the history section.<br /></strong><strong><br /><br /><br />Searching the paper:<br /></strong>The Banner, and all other PDF files on this history portal, are fully searchable. To search:<br /><ol><li>Click on the magnifying glass search icon in the upper right.</li> <li>Enter your search term(s) in the simple search box and press Enter or click on Search.</li> <li>Any PDF file on the site that contains your term(s) should be listed. Do not use the Advanced Search.</li> </ol><strong>See <a href="https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/676/How_To_Use_Online_Newspapers_8x11.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Use Online Newspapers</a> for more information about using and searching online newspapers.</strong><br /><br />-----------------------<br /><strong>The Banner History</strong>:<br />C.S. Burton &amp; Co. were listed as the proprietors of the "Republican Banner", which first appeared here on May 1, 1856, with Dr. C. S. Burton as the publisher and Norman Bailey as editor.<br /><br />Publication office was on the second floor of the Rower Block, whose address was given as "corner of State and Church"; which corner was not specified.<br /><br />The objective of this publication was to win support for the newly created Republican party and thus counteract the influence of the Barry County Pioneer, a Democratic journal that had been published here since 1851. No copies of the first three issues of The Banner were saved.<br /><br />Make-up on the first journal corresponded with a pattern typical of most local journals then published. Page one contained a few columns of advertising, fiction (often a continued story), and a short feature of no particular news value. Page one was the "literary" page.<br /><br />Page two contained the editorial barbs, along with state news, political articles, Washington items and news of the national and territorial giovernments. Page three contained a few items of local news, sandwiched inbetween the local and foreign news.<br /><br />Page four was usually solid with advertising and as such was the editor's "bread and butter" page....Locally it was the pattern until the early 1880s.<br /><br />Several changes in ownership and management occurred during the first two years of publication, with J. M. Nevins taking over ownership interests on July 16, 1857. With the issue of May 7, 1862, "The Republican Banner" became "The Hastings Banner". Editor Nevins thought the village had developed sufficiently during the past several years to merit this recognition.<br /><br />Another major change in the management of The Banner came when Nevins sold the newspaper to George M. Dewey of Niles on March 14, 1866, who then took over as editor and publisher. Dewey, an ardent Republican and somewhat of a crusader, gave considerable space to editorial comment and party affairs and also directed pointed paragraphs against the saloons and local traffic in liquor. Dewey was the grandfather of Thomas E. Dewey, Republican presidential nominee in 1944 and 1948. Editor Dewey on May 4, 1870 changed the format (and name) of the paper to "Hastings Republican Banner". <br /><br />A fire in December 1883 burned The Banner plant (located in the middle of the block on the north side of State St. across from the courthouse). Files and back issues from August 1880 to December 1883 and the January 4, 1884 issues are missing.<br /><br />The Banner was purchased by Marshall L. Cook and George Bower on July 21, 1880. They changed the name to "The Hastings Banner". M. L. Cook soon became the sole owner and remained so until July 7, 1887 when Albert Nishern (M. L.'s brother-in-law) joined him. Albert Nishern sold his interest on November 6, 1889 to William Cook (M. L.'s younger brother).<br /><br />The Cook brothers partnership held together (56 years) ... Richard Cook followed his father into the newspaper business, and Richard's son William joined him. So the Cook family ownership continued for 85 years, from 1880 to 1974, when Richard and William sold the paper to High Fullerton. J-Ad Graphics became the owners of "The Hastings Banner" in August of 1981. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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